Archive for August 2020
31 August 2020
New pro-life ministry resources and a discernment process for parts of our diocese are in today’s Monday Morning Memo.
Read More24 August 2020
Bishop McKnight has updated the diocesan decree regarding safety measures during the pandemic, including the wearing of face coverings during Mass.
Read MoreA path forward: A discernment process for ten counties
By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another (Romans 12:4-5) This past year we began the process to develop a diocesan pastoral plan based…
Read MoreSobre las actividades pastorales en la Diócesis de Jefferson City durante la pandemia del COVID-19 y después del 11 de septiembre del 2020
Considerando que el Departamento de Salud y Servicios para Personas Mayores del Estado de Missouri y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades del Gobierno Federal de los Estados Unidos continúan recomendando observar el distanciamiento social y el uso de mascarillas en las reuniones; que las personas de 65 años de edad…
Read MoreDecree on pastoral activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and after 11 September 2020
Whereas the Department of Health and Senior Services of the State of Missouri and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States federal government continue to recommend the observance of social distancing and the use of face masks when in gatherings; that persons 65 years of age and older, as well as…
Read More17 August 2020
This week’s Monday Morning Memo includes official appointments, upcoming meetings for musicians, job openings and more…
Read More10 August 2020
Yes, those nasty scams are still with us… learn how you can safeguard yourself and your parishioners from bogus requests for help in today’s Monday Morning Memo
Read MoreOfficial Appointments
Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, makes the following appointments: Deacon James Kliethermes, from diaconal ministry at Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City, to retirement, effective from July 29, 2020. Deacon Edwin J. Schepers, from diaconal ministry at Annunciation Parish, California, and St. Andrew Parish, Tipton, to retirement, effective from July 25,…
Read More3 August 2020
A reminder that the post office no longer delivers to the PO boxes for the Chancery, a request for orders for CSA in-pew envelopes and information on Aug. 15’s feast day is in today’s Monday Morning Memo.
Read MorePreventing email and text scams
JEFFERSON CITY — The Diocese of Jefferson City warns the public of an ongoing phishing scam involving emails and texts purportedly from Bishop McKnight, diocesan priests or parish/Chancery staff. This scam has hit many parishes across the United States, as well as other faith communities. The Federal Trade Commission provided information on this scam in…
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