Official appointments
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, makes the following appointments on 27 October 2020: Msgr. Gregory L. Higley, from adjutant judicial vicar to judicial vicar, and continuing as pastor of St. George Parish, Hermann and Church of the Risen Savior Parish, Rhineland, as well as rector of the diocesan Shrine of…
Director of Faith Formation/Youth Ministry
The Diocese of Jefferson City is seeking a Director of Faith Formation/Youth Ministry to provide direct support for and development of parish-based youth ministers in the outreach and evangelization to faith formation and pastoral care of their youth. This support includes training, consul-tation and providing resources for a comprehensive program for all parish-based youth. The…
26 October 2020
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19 October 2020
Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2021 Parishioners have received in the mail information on the Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2021. The brochure (English and Spanish versions), poster, logo, bulletin inserts, Mass announcements, and prayer intentions may be found at www.diojeffcity.org/csa. The gold “Donate Now” button resides at the top right corner of every page on the website –www.diojeffcity.org.…
Online Giving Guide for Parishes Using Blackbaud’s Merchant Services Application
Our communications team has put together this Online Giving Guide for Parishes to help you communicate the process and usefulness of using these services in your parish. Please consider using this guide to help your parishioners understand how online giving works, the security measures that protect their information, and the importance of continuing their stewardship goals in-person or digitally.
12 October 2020
All things audio are new to today’s Monday Morning Memo. Are they music to your ear, so to speak? Read more to find out!
5 October 2020
Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2021 launches The Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2021 for our diocese is beginning. Materials for parishes will be available at the Priests’ Institute this week (or mailed to those not attending). The brochure (English and Spanish versions), poster, logo, bulletin inserts, Mass announcements, and prayer intentions may be found at www.diojeffcity.org/csa. The gold…
28 September 2020
Today’s Monday Morning Memo has stuff good for our body, mind and souls: Rosary Across America, Walk with Ease, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship and more
The times that try our souls
By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight During an historic pandemic, our country faces one of the most contentious presidential election campaigns in recent memory. Some of our fellow Americans may be wondering if they are living in the apocalypse, with fire, drought, hurricanes, flooding, riots and other stresses added to the mix. Just where is our…
21 September 2020
Deadlines for ordering vocations material, an upcoming workshop for planning in the midst of uncertainty and more events are in today’s Monday Morning Memo.