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See City Deanery news
This newsletter is for the parishes and parishioners of the Central Deanery of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The goal is to help foster collaboration and cooperation between parishes — and to share resources to help all parishes thrive as they reflect the light of Christ in our deanery.
Please share the items included in these updates with your parish — by including them in your bulletins, sharing on social media or just passing to your fellow parishioners.
Save the Date! – You are invited to join others from your deanery for Parish Leadership Deanery Meetings which are usually held four times a year (see dates below) from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Undercroft of Cathedral of St. Joseph, 2305 W Main Street, Jefferson City. Currently scheduled Parish Leadership Deanery Meetings are:
- Feb. 25, 2025
- June 3, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025
- Nov. 4, 2025
News to share
There’s much happening in our diocese, including these events related to our pastoral work of Shaping Our Future Together:
Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes – a small group, four-week faith-sharing program available to everyone at no charge.
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- Sign up for the diocesan Monday Morning Memo at this link. Everyone subscribed to the Monday Morning Memo will also receive their deanery newsletter.
Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
A new grief support group is being offered to everyone in the See City Deanery. The next Seasons of Hope group begins on Wednesday, January 15 at 2:00 pm in the St. Martin Parish cry room.
The Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group is for you if any of these statements are true:
- You are looking for friends in Christ to share your journey of sorrow.
- You’ve been trying to figure out the meaning of your grief.
- You want to get on with life but haven’t been able to.
- You find comfort in the teachings of Christ.
- You are open to new ways of coping with your grief.
- You don’t want to feel alone anymore.
Contact the Parish Office at 573-893-2923 or by email at receptionist@stmartinjc.org.

XLT Adoration
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm for XLT Adoration at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. This is an evening meant for time spent with Jesus in praise, worship and reflection. Confession will be available both during our regularly scheduled Wednesday confession times from 5-5:45 and also during XLT from 6-7pm. Music provided by our Praise and Worship band, reflections by the priest, and as always, Jesus exposed in the monstrance at the altar!
Come and pray with us and spend time adoring our Savior!

Pews & Brews

Pews & Brews is a young adult ministry that focuses on the spiritual and social well-being of young adults ages 21-39. We usually meet at 5:30pm on the first Monday of the month for Adoration, Confessions and Mass at 6pm at St. Martin Parish. After Mass we enjoy catechetical formation and fellowship at Last Flight Brewery.
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