News
July 8, 2019
Bishop’s message
The appeal for our diocesan Missions is set for the weekend of July 20-21. We have many resources to help parishes promote this collection, which gives each of us an opportunity to reflect on the question of who is our neighbor. You can find a letter from me in English and Spanish, graphics for use in bulletins and on social media, videos that can be shared and more on the Missions landing page of our website. If you think a separate insert is more effective for your parishioners, please feel free to print the copies you need and deduct the cost from the collection proceeds. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Saucier. Thank you for your generous support of this important way not only to support our neighbors, but for all of us to live our call to stewardship.
The deadline of July 22 is quickly approaching to finalize the schedule for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation in 2019-2020. Attached is a form every parish needs to submit to schedule confirmation in the year ahead. This confirmation cycle marks the first year in our transition process to lower the age. Thus, there are several changes to the response form and age policy. In addition, I have approved three options by which parishes can choose to administer the sacrament during the three-year transition phase. Please read the cover letter carefully and complete the form at your earliest convenience. It is due in our Office of Youth Ministry no later than July 22. Finally, the attachment includes a “frequently asked questions” section intended to provide clarification on common questions that may arise. Please contact John DeLaporte with questions at 573-635-9127, ext. 233, or jdelaporte@diojeffcity.org.
As a reminder:
- Bishop’s prayer intention for July
- Breaking the Silence of Abuse – resources for bulletins and web. Also, please publicize upcoming Protecting God’s Children (Virtus) workshops.
Notices
New Chancery Staff
Amada Garcia has joined the Faith Formation Department of Hispanic Ministry. She has previous experience working for St. Joseph Catholic Academy as well as serving as an interpreter for Central Missouri Community Action.
Kimie Bax, R.N. Has assumed the ministry of Wellness Coordinator. This is a part-time contractor position with a focus on assisting our priests in the area of health and wellness.
As previously announced, Kenya Fuemmeler has begun work as interim superintendent of schools and LeAnn Korsmeyer begins work as part-time coordinator of Women’s Ministry. You can find more information about this new ministry here. Please also consider using this announcement to promote a survey on Women’s Ministry:
Through the generosity of a donor, our diocese has launched a Women’s Ministry. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJC_Womens_Ministry so the coordinator, LeAnn Korsmeyer, can be of greater assistance. You are also welcome to email her at lkorsmeyer@diojeffcity.org to learn more.
The printed Diocesan Directories have arrived at the Chancery! Priests, deacons, religious, principals and parish staff are welcome to stop by the Chancery between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to pick up their directories.
Of course, there will be out-of-date information and incorrect information in the Directory. As you review your information, please use this page to alert us of updates/changes. This is the ONLY way we can ensure we are providing these changes to the proper offices and databases!
Please note all the information in the printed Directory is also available on our website!
A parishioner in Marshall has a Wurlitzer organ in excellent condition; she would like very much to donate it to a parish or school. Please call Diane Dudenhoeffer for more details at 660-631-0696.
Please consider printing this bulletin announcement or including the attached flyer:
Do you have a loved one or family member who is incarcerated? Are you looking for a safe, welcoming community? Kolbe Family Ministry is a support group designed to accompany family members on their journey. All are welcome, regardless of faith affiliation, as are children, although advance notice of children is encouraged. Meetings are confidential and there is no cost to you. Contact us at 573.635.7719, ext. 7, or kolbefamilyministry@gmail.com. KFM is a ministry of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
Attention, new pastors, administrators and parish life collaborators: The IRS requires the completion of the attached Form 8822-B when there is a change in responsible party for business entities. If you are a new pastor, administrator or parish life collaborator of more than one parish, complete the form for each of your parishes.
To assist in your completion of this form, some areas of the latest form are check marked and other areas are highlighted to expedite completion. The address listed for the highlighted area will be the current parish address.
Your immediate attention to this form is requested as the form needs to be completed within 60 days of change in responsible party. The deadline is fast approaching. Send the completed form directly to the IRS at the address indicated.
If you have already completed this form, please disregard this notice. If you have any questions, you may contact Deacon Joe Braddock at cfo@diojeffcity.org or Kathy Smith at financeks@diojeffcity.org.
Any priest interested in learning how to offer the extraordinary form of the Mass is invited to attend one of the training sessions offered by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter: http://www.fssptraining.org/ Due to generous donors, funding is available. Please contact Father Dylan Schrader at extraordinaryform@diojeffcity.org for details.
Helias Catholic needs a wooden confessional for the St Pius X Chapel. The area which had been identified as a reconciliation room has been necessarily converted into storage. A portable and traditional confessional is being purchased to place in the back of the chapel. If a parish has such a confessional available, please contact Father Stephen Jones at frjones@heliascatholic.com.
As a reminder:
- Parishes are asked to publish in their bulletins the need for relief parents at St. Nicholas Academy. You can find the listing here.
- New job openings at the Chancery – please post!
- How to identify email and text scams.
Upcoming events
Please consider promoting these events in your bulletins, other print publications, on your website and in other digital sites. Please use the description in our online event page (links provided for each event) for your print products. You may find more events on our diocesan website.
Protecting God’s Children workshops
The Catholic Church in the United States is committed to providing safe environments in all of our ministries and activities, especially those involving children and youth. One aspect of our commitment is that anyone who works with minors in our parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations in the Diocese of Jefferson City receive training. For a full list of trainings currently available, please visit our Virtus site and select “Jefferson City, MO (Diocese),” or go to our Events page and filter by “Protecting God’s Children.”
This summer, Father and son duo, Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr, will travel to the Lake of the Ozarks to perform a summer concert tour on July 26 at the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church in Laurie! For more details visit www.yapsody.mothersshrine.com.
Please consider publicizing the Creighton Introductory Session available in your area. The links below provide more information.
July 13 in Kirksville
July 13 in Jefferson City
July 15 in St. James
Parishes are asked to use the following bulletin announcement or the attached flyer:
NFP AWARENESS WEEK KICK-OFF with a LIVE-THE-LOVE CELEBRATION at the Chancery on Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Curious about what the church teaches on contraception and natural family planning (also called NFP)? How are they different? And just how does Pope Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae speak to us – clergy and laity alike – after 50 years of prophetic insight bearing down in Truth unfolding? With the Church facing serious crises around the world, a renewal of purity in all vocations is revitalizing today’s Catholics. Many feel alone and scared in today’s culture, making that leap of faith out of the wilderness of contraception …. And into the arms of Grace with NFP. Get answers to your questions and find fellowship with the NFP Family. Lunch provided, with great speakers, NFP faith witness and lots of time for networking and fellowship … all are Welcome! And this event is FREE to all. You can find registration at MidMoNFP.org or by contacting midmonfp@gmail.com. Register today!
CHRISTpower needs you! Please feel free to use this video to promote this wonderful camp for young people!
CHRISTpower is an authentically Catholic service retreat for high school students to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church where a safe environment is created for each retreatant to ask the question, “Who is God the Father creating me to become?” Retreatants are divided into teams. In the course of a week, each team goes to five different service sites. In the evening, everyone is brought back together where spectacular life nights filled with uplifting Christian music and activities allow the retreatants to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, each other and themselves. Camp is at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City on July 14-20. For more information visit https://www.oymdiojeffcity.com/christpower.
