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9 October 2023

October 7, 2023 |

Thank you — Women’s Ministry Fall Events

Thank you to the hundreds of women from across our diocese who attended our Women’s Ministry Fall Events this weekend! We also greatly appreciate the many parishes who helped promote this program. Details about upcoming Women’s Ministry events are coming soon.

Catholic Stewardship Renewal resources

As our parishes begin the Catholic Stewardship Renewal, the Diocese of Jefferson City is providing a number of resources that help explain the spirituality of stewardship and the call to commit ourselves to our parishes at this time.

This week, the diocese is sharing six short videos intended to help explain and promote the Catholic Stewardship Renewal. These videos can be downloaded and shared on social media or used in other settings. Click here to access the video files.

Additional Catholic Stewardship Renewal Resources

Oct. 16-18: Protect Young Eyes workshops

In the latest promotional video for the upcoming Protect Young Eyes program, Founder Chris McKenna shares a message encouraging parents to attend and learn more about creating digital trust in their households.

We continue to encourage participation in these upcoming events that will educate students about safe online practices and help parents create tech-ready homes.

Both promotional videos are available for you to download and share at this link.

Chris and his colleagues from Protect Young Eyes will be in the diocese for a series of presentations in seven communities over the course of three days in October. The events are free to attend and all parents are encouraged to join the evening sessions.

Monday, Oct. 16

  • 6:30 p.m. — St. Brendan School, Mexico
  • 6:30 p.m. — Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center, Jefferson City
  • 6:30 p.m. — Immaculate Conception School, Macon

Tuesday, Oct. 17

  • 6:30 p.m. — St. Pius X School, Moberly
  • 6:30 p.m. — Holy Rosary School, Monroe City
  • 6:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School, Columbia

Wednesday, Oct. 18

  • 6:30 p.m. — St. Joseph School, Westphalia

Click here to register.

Please promote these events in your parish. A promotional flyer and social media graphics are available here.

Ron Vossen appointed President of Helias Catholic High School

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has appointed Ron Vossen as president of Helias Catholic High School. The appointment comes with the support of the school’s advisory council and at the recommendation of its board of directors.

Vossen had been serving as interim president since May. He was previously the Helias Catholic director of alumni relations, a role he assumed following a 43-year career in teaching and administration at the school.

“I thank Bishop McKnight and our school community for placing their trust in my leadership at this exciting time in our school’s history,” said Vossen. “As we move forward together, I want to invite our students, teachers, staff, families, alumni, and partner parishes and schools to unite in spirit as we build on Helias Catholic’s traditions of faith and pursuit of excellence.”

Read the full release.

Matrimonial Tribunal Office closed this week

The Matrimonial Tribunal Office will be closed for vacation from Monday, October 9, through Friday, October 13.

If your parish needs more 2% envelopes please click here to order more. The 2% envelopes are offered as a way to help our faithful as they move forward in their personal growth during our process of stewardship renewal.

It is important to remember that the biblical tithe is 10%.  As all of our parishes move forward in the stewardship way of life, we are asking each Catholic individual and family to prayerfully tithe 8% of their first fruits to their parish and 2% to charities of their choice which promote the common good through Catholic values.

These envelopes address the 2% piece of the equation.

For any parishioner already giving in support of their 2% obligation, these envelopes are not intended to change those giving practices. 

But some parishioners may wish to contribute to a charity, national collection or in support of a disaster relief effort using these 2% envelopes. When donations are made via these new envelopes, the parish supports them in making these gifts by forwarding the contributions to the correct recipient.

Oct. 28: Diaconate information session

The Office of Diaconate Formation will be hosting an information session for anyone interested in learning more about the permanent diaconate. The session will include insights into the life and ministry of permanent deacons. It will also offer information on the application and formation process. 

The session is open to anyone who has wondered if they were being called to the vocation of the diaconate and to their spouse. 

It is going to be held on Saturday, October 28 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Diocesan Chancery in Jefferson City. Please email Deacon John Schwartze at jschwartze@diojeffcity.org for more information and to RSVP.  

  • Where: Diocesan Chancery, Rooms 306 and 307
  • Date: Saturday, October 28
  • Time: Begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon

St. Mary’s Hospital Partners with Helias High School for Keep Warm Drive

St. Mary’s Hospital and Helias High School have partnered for a Keep Warm Drive through the month of October. The drive will collect warm clothing to be donated to the Samaritan Center and provide protection for those in need from the cold months ahead. 

St. Mary’s Hospital will have drop off locations throughout the campus including the main visitor entrance, the outpatient entrance, garden level employee elevators, and the Health Plaza entrance. These drop offs are available all month long. 

Helias High School will also be collecting warm clothing at the main office, the crucifix entrance, and the commons. Their drop off locations are available October 9-18. 

Requested items include new or gently used coats, new stocking caps, new gloves or mittens, and new socks. All items will be delivered to the Samaritan Center before the Thanksgiving holiday. 

St. Mary’s Hospital is honored to serve the Jefferson City community. Please bring in your items during the drop off times and help keep those in need warm for the upcoming winter season. 

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori style religious education program. That means we have beautiful materials kids and adults can touch, move and manipulate to learn and wonder about God through scripture and the sacraments.

Join us Saturday, October 28 from 9am to 4:30pm at Newman Parish in Columbia for a workshop on CGS and the Eucharist and discover what CGS can bring to you and your community. Click here to Register.

Oct. 11: CPR Training

The Immaculate Conception Health Ministry Team is hosting CPR Training on October 11 from 5:30-8:30 pm in Pleus Hall at Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City. Cost is $75.  Contact Debbie Hilke at dhilke@icangels.com or 573-690-8077.

Please note the new date for this upcoming event at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City:

Eventos en Español

Retiro para Preparación de Quinceañera: San Pedro, Marshall (14 de octubre, 10am-4pm) 

DESCARGAR GRÁFICO

Formación de Ministerios de Música – Parte II: San Pedro, Marshall (11 de noviembre; 9am-12pm)

Todos los músicos litúrgicos, coros, ministerios de música y ministerios de alabanza están invitados a la parte II de esta formación. Es una oportunidad formarse y obtener conocimiento y herramientas prácticas para poder brindar un mejor servicio a través de ese gran regalo de Dios, la música.  

Para más información contacte a Liliana Ruano al (660) 202-0317 o por correo electrónico a nellymruanorn6@gmail.com.

Retiro de Crecimiento: Escuela Sacred Heart, Sedalia (18 y 19 de noviembre)

Este retiro es para mujeres y hombres que ya vivieron el retiro de vida en el Espíritu. Es una experiencia de fortalecimiento y reencuentro con Jesús para renovar su compromiso bautismal. Así, los participantes pueden contribuir de una manera más comprometida en la misión de la Iglesia compartiendo sus dones y talentos en sus comunidades. Para más información contacte a Ilsi Palacios al (316) 530-1004 o por correo electrónico a ComiteDiocesanoRCCH@gmail.com.

PEREGRINACIÓN A ROMA Y TIERRA SANTA del 20 de noviembre al 1 de diciembre del 2023 – Diócesis de Jefferson City (Pilgrimage in Spanish)

¡Acompañe al Padre Cesar Anicama en una gran peregrinación a Roma y Tierra Santa! Volaremos a Roma para visitar sus basílicas, y lugares culturales, audiencia con el Papa, Asís y más. Después volaremos a Tierra Santa donde caminaremos por los lugares santos donde Jesús vivió, incluyendo Tiberíades, Belén, Jerusalén, Galilea y más. 

Para hacer una reservación, póngase en contacto con Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours HOY al: 1-800-653-0017. También por WhatsApp/textos/llamadas al (347) 463-3998. 

Contacto local: Diacono Enrique Castro (573) 680-3650. 

Employment opportunities

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has several openings within its agency.

All employees of Catholic Charities must possess a strong commitment to the mission of the agency, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic; and as such, Catholic Charitiesadheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.

All positions require the utilization of common software and digital applications (Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, Teams, timekeeping software, etc.)

We invite you to review our current opportunities. Applications and resumes can be submitted through our job posting on Indeed.com.

Welcome Center Specialist – Jefferson City, MO

Essential duties include answering the phone and welcoming clients to the agency. The Welcome Center Specialist will provide client intake or referrals for programs (internal or external) as required and provide administrative support and volunteer coordination as requested. High school diploma or GED required.

Director of Community Services – Jefferson City, MO

This position oversees strategic planning and program management as it pertains to developing annual budgets, determining staffing needs, monitoring execution of program objectives, ensuring adherence to applicable policies/procedures and evaluating program outcomes. An advanced degree from an accredited college or university plus three to five years’ experience in management and delivery of social and/or disaster relief services and programs at a leadership level is required.

Director of Counseling Services – Jefferson City, MO

This individual serves as a liaison and maintains positive working relationships with agency leadership, program staff, therapeutic service providers, local and regional service partners, and regional and national agencies to ensure provision of quality services for clients. The Director of Counseling Services will also oversee strategic planning and program management as it pertains to developing and implementing clinical services. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, or clinical social work plus three to five years’ experience in management and delivery of clinical services is required.

Director of Refugee Services – Columbia, MO

This leadership position oversees strategic planning and program management by overseeing and enhancing the resettlement efforts for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the submission of grant requests, financial reports, data tracking, and narratives to local, state, and national funding entities. The Director will ensure that refugee staff resettlement staff receive orientation, training and ongoing supervision, providing quality services for our clients. An advanced degree from an accredited college or university plus three to five years’ experience in management and delivery of resettlement services and programs at a leadership level is required.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Child Development Center is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Early Childhood Center Staff in a LEAD Position. A successful candidate is committed to providing a safe, Christ-like environment for the children, where they are loved, safe, and encouraged to learn. As part of our center, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Your primary responsibilities will include engaging in age-appropriate activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, promoting their social and cognitive development, and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the center. Starting pay for a lead position is $18.00 per hour for a qualified employee. Click here to apply online.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Music Director.

  • The Music Director is a professional who holds specialized credentials in music and who has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. This person of faith is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish.
  • The ideal candidate will be familiar with both traditional and contemporary music suitable for the Catholic church
  • Will help facilitate with the Spanish Mass
  • Will develop an adult choir for the parish
  • The Music Director will be available for parish weddings and funerals

The employer offers a full range of benefits including life insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental, vision and a matching 403(b) retirement plan.Requirements: College degree in Music or Liturgy, Ability to lead a choir, Professional skill with many instruments, including organ and piano or keyboard, Flexible with schedule to accommodate office needs as well as mass, weddings and funerals, Knowledge of appropriate music for Catholic church. Apply on Indeed.

St. Joseph (Westphalia) Seeks Secretary/Bookkeeper

St. Joseph Parish in Westphalia is seeking a parish secretary and bookkeeper, to begin fully in January of 2024, with training to begin in the final months of 2023. This could be a 30-hour-a-week position with potential for 40-hours. It could also be two part-time positions, depending on applicants. There is some potential for flexibility of hours.

For more information, see: www.stjosephwestphalia.org/parish-secretary.html

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume to Fr. Dylan Schrader at dschrader@diojeffcity.org

The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City has a career opportunity for a Controller who will manage the accounting department for the organization. Duties include managing chancery accounting personnel, Sage accounting and investment portfolio platforms, cash flow, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, PP&E, GL level and general accounting platforms. Specific duties include monthly accounting period closings and reconciliations, preparing monthly trial balance, preparing monthly financial analysis and quarterly financial statements. This individual will also manage the annual financial audit process and oversee all chancery bank accounts and supervise maintenance of budgets. Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Accounting
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of job-related experience preferred, but not required
  • 501(c)(3) fund accounting experience preferred, but not required
  • Public accounting experience helpful, but not required
  • Strong computer skills and ability to easily work in Sage, MS Excel and MS Word

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through our job posting on Indeed.com or send resume and cover letter to hrdir@diojeffcity.org

St. Peter Catholic Church is seeking a Custodian to serve in a full time position that will include cleaning of the school and Selinger Hospitality Center. The custodian will need good communications skills to interact with teachers, parents, students and priests. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position will require an 8-hour workday with the starting time to be determined in consultation with the supervisor. It could include work on Saturday/Sunday, if needed, such as when we have inclement weather or a special event. Complete job description at https://www.saintpeterjc.org/employment/

Sacred Heart School in Sedalia MO has an opening for a Communication and Technology Director. This is a full-time, exempt position. All interested persons should complete the application and contact the Principal, Nancy Manning at nmanning@gogremlins.com.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Communications (website management, social media, event photography, videos, create graphics, newsletter writing, etc.).
  • Technology (Google, PC, FACTS logins, copy machines, monitor solar panels, daily tech issues, audio system, e-rate management, teacher tech training, update technology, google domain management, iPad, Chromebook cart management, tech security, etc.). See this ad on Indeed.

St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia is seeking a Director of Music. Click here for more details and application information.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Child Development Center is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Early Childhood Center Staff. A successful candidate is committed to providing a safe, Christ-like environment for the children, where they are loved, safe, and encouraged to learn. As part of our center, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Your primary responsibilities will include engaging in age-appropriate activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, promoting their social and cognitive development, and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the center. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Click here for more information.

Seeking a Highly Skilled Administrative Assistant: The Administrative Assistant for the Stewardship office is responsible for assisting the Director and Associate Director in implementing the Bishop’s vision of spirituality of stewardship throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City, which covers 38 counties in central and northeastern Missouri.

  • Prepares presentation materials and strategic briefings for deans and pastors
  • General administrative and office management duties
  • Meticulously plans, coordinates and executes events and activities
  • Provides administrative support for the department
  • Works closely with the Director of Stewardship and Associate Director of Stewardship as a team partner to educate parishioners on the spirituality of stewardship and convey the impact and importance of supporting their parish and sharing their gifts for the common good
  • Ability to travel within the diocese (no overnight travel); fleet vehicle provided for day trips

Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Event planning and management is desired.

We are seeking a confident, competent individual to manage the stewardship office. Please apply through our job posting on Indeed.com or send resume to hrdir@diojeffcity.org.

Holy Family Parish in Hannibal is seeking a Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist the pastor in the responsibility for the Catholic faith formation for parish youth and adults
  • Implements the Bishop’s confirmation preparation policy
  • Organizes, schedules and oversees religious education in the parish
  • Administers a formation program for catechists that leads to certification and tracks completion
  • In cooperation with Diocesan Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister, orders approved textbooks, liturgy materials and other works that complement the religious education efforts of the parish
  • Provides resources and programs for adult formation

A Bachelor’s degree in theology or religious education is preferred. The pastor is willing to consider either one (1) full-time candidate or possibly two (2) part-time individuals. Resumes can be sent directly to Fr. Alex Gabriel, Holy Family Parish, 218 S. Maple Avenue, Hannibal, MO 63401 or applicants can apply on Indeed.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School Positions:

  • Cafeteria Supervisor: OLLIS is looking for three adults (parents, grandparents, friends) who like children and want to make extra money. Qualifications include love of children, practicing Catholic preferred, ability to lift 50 lbs., and standing on feet for extended periods. This is a position that follows the students’ calendar. You are off when students are off. The essential duties include supervising students and assisting them with their needs during lunch, such as opening things, sweeping up the floor, and washing tables between shifts. This would be fun if you could find two other friends to join you. We would love to see a group that can help us with our ROAR expectations and makes our dining experience something students continue to enjoy. Hours are 10:30-1:30. If interested, please email Elaine Hassemer at ehassemer@ollisk8.org.