News
12 August 2024
Official email addresses for deacons
The Diocese of Jefferson City has issued new email addresses to all deacons. The email addresses provided to deacons are the same official @diojeffcity.org addresses used by priests, seminarians and Chancery staff.
The deacons have all been given the credentials needed to access their new accounts.
Moving forward, we are asking that all communications to and from deacons relating to their service to the Church utilize their new diocesan email accounts. We are phasing out communications to the deacons’ prior email addresses, which were largely personal accounts or accounts tied to their employers.
Contact information for deacons is available here: https://diojeffcity.org/deacons/
Official Decree of Appointments
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City:
PRIESTS
- REVEREND MONSIGNOR MARION J. MAKAREWICZ, granted medical leave of absence, effective 9 August 2024.
- REVEREND SIMEON ETONU, to temporary Parochial Administrator of Mary Immaculate Parish, Kirksville, and the Mission of St. Rose of Lima, Novinger, effective 13 August 2024.
Given at the Chancery in Jefferson City this 9th day of August in the Year of Our Lord 2024.
The decree is also available online at this link.
Announcing the 2024 Catholic Stewardship Renewal Theme
The theme for the 2024 Catholic Stewardship Renewal is:
“Without cost you have received, without cost you are to give.” Matthew 10: 8b.
This verse comes from the Commissioning of the Twelve in Matthew 10: 5-15. Jesus sends his disciples out to find and help the lost sheep, proclaiming ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ They are to “cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.”
And why are they being called to do this? Because we were created in the image of God and are all called to be his hands and feet to love and serve the Lord using the gifts he has given us. Jesus sends his disciples to teach the way to salvation. Without cost we have received God’s love and grace. Therefore, we are also called to give to others without cost.
As we enter this season of Catholic Stewardship Renewal, may we each seek the Lord and discern how we can pray more, actively participate in the life of our parish families and the universal Church, and sacrificial give our first fruits to support the work of the Gospel. Commitment weekend for our diocesan Catholic Stewardship Renewal is October 19-20, 2024. Please visit the diojeffcity.org/stewardship to learn more or contact Patricia Lutz, director of stewardship at plutz@diojeffcity.org.
“We met at the parish picnic”
Parish picnics and fall festivals are long and storied traditions in parishes throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City. They’re also great opportunities to meet people.
The editor of The Catholic Missourian would like to interview married couples who met at parish picnics and are now active in their parishes.
This could become a happy and uplifting story for the paper if enough people respond and share their stories.
Contact Jay Nies at editor@diojeffcity.org (subject line: “met at parish picnics”) or at 573-635-9127.
Items available to Parishes and Ministries
Recently, the Chancery made a few renovations to its space and now has several items that are not being used. A list of these items may be found here and pictures are provided where one is available. If your parish or ministry can use any of these items, please contact Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org, as soon as possible to reserve them. Reservations of the items will be “first come-first-served.”
The items will be available for pick up at the Chancery on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please note: on-site staff will be limited, you will need to make your own arrangements for loading large/heavy items.
Save the Date: Parish Secretaries’ Workshop
The next Parish Secretaries’ Workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding no later than noon. The Zoom link will be provided closer to the date. In the meantime, mark this training opportunity on your calendar and send topics or questions to Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org.
Women’s Ministry Traveling Speaker Event
Don’t miss out on our women’s ministry traveling speaker event September 5-8. Attend one of Sterling Jaquith, author of Catholic Mom Calm’s, presentations at one of the four host parishes. All women of the diocese are invited! Pick your date, location and topic and spend some time with other women hoping to find peace and fruitful prayer in their life.
Parishes please help us get the word out by either choosing to post the overall event brochure and/or the event brochure closest to your parish.
We are asking women to register in order to help the host parishes know better how many women to plan for. We hope to see you all at one of our events.
Women’s Ministry Fall Retreat
Graphics are ready to start sharing ahead of our Women’s Ministry Fall retreat, November 1-2. Click here to download the graphics for your bulletin and social media. Help us get the word out!
Rural Life Mass
Rural living is an integral part of Missouri life. To recognize and celebrate God’s blessings, a rural outdoor Mass will be celebrated by Bishop W. Shawn McKnight along with priests throughout the diocese on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at the beautiful Maries Creek Farm,10327 Maries Road 614, Vienna.
A picnic-style meal will follow at 4 p.m., courtesy of the Diocese of Jefferson City. All are welcome!
Guests are asked to bring their own chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Knights of Columbus Hall, 206 6th Street, Vienna, Missouri.
Please RSVP by Aug. 23 at diojeffcity.org/event/rural-life-mass or call 573-308-9665 or 573-202-4592. We hope to see you there!
Note: This updated version of the flyer includes dates and times for training sessions in each of our deaneries.
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Women’s Conference of Healing and Forgiveness
We all have something in our lives that is broken — that needs to be mended, fixed or healed. When we turn to Jesus and align our hearts and minds with Him and trust in His mercy, He comes to us and wraps His arms lovingly around us. He gently reminds us that “together, we can fix this!” Christ can heal broken relationships with God, broken relationships with others and broken parts of ourselves. Come join us to experience Jesus’ Divine Mercy through His Healing and Forgiveness which is freely offered to all. The 3-day Women’s Conference of Healing and Forgiveness, entitled “Women of Hope,” will be held September 5-7, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, Kansas. Click here to learn more.
Attention All Engaged Couples, MPFs and Pastors:
2024 Pre-Cana Conference date & location:
September 21st @ Chancery Offices: 2207 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Eventos en Español
The 2024 Quinceanera Retreats for quinceañeras, damas and chambelanes are now available in the following parishes. Registration required.
To review our diocesan Quinceanera Preparation Policy, to find your parish contact, and for more information visit: https://diojeffcity.org/ministerio-hispano/preparacion-de-quinceaneras/.
Por favor publique el siguiente anuncio para los retiros de Quineceañera disponibles junto con uno de los gráficos disponibles. Haga clic en el botón “Descargar gráfico” a continuación.
Los Retiros de Quinceañera 2024 para quinceañeras, damas y chambelanes ya están disponibles en las siguientes parroquias. Es necesario inscribirse.
Guía Diocesana para la Preparación de Quinceañeras, contactos parroquiales y más información en el siguiente enlace: https://diojeffcity.org/ministerio-hispano/preparacion-de-quinceaneras/.
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Curso Introductorio de Planificación Familiar Natural
Las parejas aprenderán sobre cómo concebir o posponer embarazos de una manera natural, sin los dañinos efectos de todos los métodos artificiales anticonceptivos. Es un curso gratuito, ideal para todas las parejas en preparación matrimonial, casadas o que están viviendo juntos.
Para información y registrarse contacte a Enrique Castro al 573-680-3650 o por correo electrónico a ecastro@diojeffcity.org.
Para registrarse siga este enlace: https://diojeffcity.org/natural-family-planning/natural-family-planning-registration/
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Capacitación de Equipos de Quinceañeras: St. Louis (10 de agosto) Esta es una gran oportunidad para capacitar a los equipos parroquiales en su tarea de proveer una preparación adecuada a quinceañeras (junto con sus damas, chambelanes y papás) en sus comunidades.
Para más información contacte al Diácono Enrique Castro al (573) 680-3650 por su celular o en WhatsApp o por correo electrónico a ecastro@diojeffcity.org.
Capacitación para facilitadores de VIRTUS: CAMBIO DE LUGAR: Columbia: Sagrado Corazón (17 de agosto, 9am-5pm) Esta capacitación en español es para empleados y voluntarios que deseen aprender y desempeñarse como facilitadores del Programa de VIRTUS en su parroquia y en nuestra diócesis. Es necesario tener la aprobación de su párroco/sacerdote e inscribirse al curso. Para inscripciones y más información contacte al Diácono Enrique Castro al (573) 635-9127 o por correo electrónico a ecastro@diojeffcity.org.
Retiro de Crecimiento de Jóvenes: Marshall: St. Peter Parish | Parroquia San Pedro (17-18 de agosto)
Este Retiro brinda a los jóvenes de 12 a 17 años de edad que han vivido un retiro de vida en el Espíritu un espacio para reencuentrarse con Jesús y embarcarse en la misión de servirlo compartiendo los dones que Dios les ha dado con los demás.
Para más información contacte al José Almazan a (660) 202-7575.
Encuentro Regional: Kansas City (23-25 de agosto)
Este encuentro está dirigido al liderazgo de las comunidades de las diócesis que componen la región VI (Missouri, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota y North Dakota). Es una oportunidad para aprender y profundizar el carisma que caracteriza al movimiento, actualizarse como movimiento y renovarse junto con otros líderes en la renovación.
Para más información contacte Ilsi Palacios al (573) 658-0642 o por correo electrónico a a ComiteDiocesanoRCCH@gmail.com.
Noche de Talentos y Alabanza: Sedalia: Sacred Heart School | Escuela Sagrado Corazón (31 de agosto)
Al Señor le gusta que su pueblo le brinde alabanza, unámonos en familia a bendecir el nombre de Cristo como nuestro Salvador. Será una noche familiar en la que también habrá venta de comida para apoyar los proyectos diocesanos del movimiento de Renovación Carismática. ¡Entrada gratuita! Para más información contacte a Ilsi Palacios al (573) 658-0642 o por correo electrónico a ComiteDiocesanoRCCH@gmail.com.
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Peregrinación a Italia: Roma, Asís y Más (11-22 de noviembre)
Esta peregrinación a Roma, Asís y más brindará a todos los peregrinos la oportunidad de conocer los lugares en donde están las raíces de nuestra fe católica. Sobre todo, será una oportunidad para experimentar la presencia y gracia de Dios de una manera especial al visitar, caminar, orar y celebrar la Eucaristía en esos lugares santos.
Para más información vea este enlace del itinerario, información e inscripción: https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/tour/italia-con-el-diocesis-de-jefferson-city/#included
Si necesita más información contacte al Diácono Enrique Castro al 573-680-3650 en su celular o en WhatsApp o por correo electrónico a ecastro@diojeffcity.org.
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Employment opportunities
St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish is seeking to fill the position of Office Assistant. To see a full job description, go to: https://www.comonewman.org/job-openings/
The Cathedral of St. Joseph is seeking energetic, service oriented, and qualified individuals to join the Parish Office staff in the following roles. Both positions will be expected to work within a framework of shared ministry and Catholic values. These positions may require, at times, frequent evening, and weekend work, after-hour calls and call-out to the Cathedral of St. Joseph and Cana Hall if necessary to assist or remedy a situation involving an event or facility.
- Parish Events Coordinator
- Facilities Coordinator
The Parish Events Coordinator will assist the pastor and staff in every aspect of planning, coordinating, and implementing significant events which take place on parish property (particularly Cana Hall). This position which requires a strong customer service focus, organization, problem-solving, team building, dependability, and punctuality. This position will work closely with a wide-variety of volunteer coordinators, Diocesan staff, and others requesting use of Cathedral facilities.
The Facilities Coordinator will assist with the ministry of the parish by overseeing the general operations of all management and operation of all parish buildings and grounds (Cathedral/Cana Hall, St. Joseph Cathedral School, Adoration Chapel, Sacred Heart Center, rectory, etc.), including emergency situations after normal working hours. The Facilities Coordinator will direct and manage the work of custodial and maintenance staff, as well as work closely with contractors and Diocesan facilities staff. This position requires a solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as other crafts.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Cathedral pastor, Fr. Stephen W. Jones, (sjones@diojeffcity.org).
The Rolla Catholic Newman Center is seeking a Director of Development to build a strong community of diverse stakeholders who provide the spiritual, visionary, and financial support required to bring the ministry to the next level. This community includes students, alumni, parents of students, alumni, parishioners, and benefactors. This individual must also establish a long-term fundraising program supported by regular, special, and planned giving from the stakeholder community and other philanthropic sources. This position will develop with the ministry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Expand the stakeholder community by identifying, reaching out to, and establishing/ maintaining relationships with current, former, and new stakeholders.
- Plan, execute and grow the annual giving program including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and close gifts with prospective donors. (May include overnight travel.)
- Establish and maintain a social media presence to reach ministry stakeholders.
- Plan, promote, and execute special giving programs and special events.
Qualifications:
- Practicing Catholic with a passion for developing young disciples.
- Experience reaching out to and establishing relationships with diverse populations and individuals.
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public relations, communications, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Fundraising experience with demonstrated success is preferred
- Proficiency in database software, Office 365, and website programs or applications
- CFRE certification desired
Application materials cane be sent to Dcn. Matt McLaughlin: mmclaughlin@stpatrickrolla.org.
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 Charities adheres 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.
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.
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.
SS. Peter & Paul School in Boonville, MO has an opening for a Classroom Teacher (Junior High or 4th Grade). This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. A successful candidate is a practicing Catholic in good standing who can minister to students regardless of subject area or a teacher who, consistent with the Mission of SS. Peter & Paul School, promotes and teaches the Catholic faith as reasonably determined by the principal. Applicants should hold the appropriate Missouri teaching certification, or its equivalent. This position is either for a junior high opening (6-8 Religion & one other subject depending on team strengths) or 4th grade. All interested applicants (for either grade level) are requested to submit their application here and contact principal, Abby Martin (amartin@ssppschool.net).