October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024
New
Novena Prayer for the Electorate — Mercy, Respect, Civility
In a contentious political atmosphere, Christians are called to come together and help foster a sense of peace and unity in society. By making time for intentional prayer, we open ourselves to the grace of God, asking for His guidance, wisdom, and the ability to promote civility in public discourse.
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, is inviting Catholics across our diocese to unite in prayer in the nine days leading up to the November 5, 2024, General Election. By joining in this Novena, we will help cultivate a spirit of mercy in ourselves and in our communities, praying for compassion, understanding, and respect for one another — especially when opinions differ.
The faithful are being asked to offer a petition provided for each of the nine days, followed by reciting the Novena prayer.
This special prayer should be prayed by all the faithful, individually in their homes, at Mass, and at other forms of common prayer in church, throughout the nine days of prayer.
There will also be opportunities to gather together in prayer on the two Sundays during the Novena, beginning with a prayer service at the Proto-Cathedral of St. Peter at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Click here for more information and to access resources to help promote the Novena in your parish.
Update
Catholic Stewardship Renewal website update
As we approach Catholic Stewardship Renewal weekend (Oct. 19-20), the Diocese of Jefferson City has updated the Stewardship webpage to highlight all the resources and materials available.
Visit diojeffcity.org/stewardship to access:
- A video explaining the definition of Catholic Stewardship
- A multi-part podcast series on the Four Pillars of Stewardship
- Promotional graphics and other materials for bulletins, social media and other uses
New
Salt and Light Newsletter
Click here to read the October Salt and Light Newsletter!
- Youth Rally is quickly approaching! Signups thus far are low...if you're planning to bring a group let us know! It's going to be a great day!
- DRE & YM Workshop Agenda included! Will be a great day!
- Parish Visits are starting this fall!
- Protect Young Eyes has led into a new project.
Offered for Free
Breaking Bread books available
St. Bernadette Parish in Hermitage has received a mis-shipment of approximately 90 new Breaking Breads books for the liturgical year 24-25 C from OCP.
The publisher has asked that in lieu of them issuing a call tag and paying the shipping back that we recycle or donate to another church in need.
If there are any parishes that would be able to utilize them and would like to pick them up, please contact Ron at 417-745-6361.
Reminder
This week: Livestream about Amendment 3 (Spanish)
This livestream will be presented in Spanish.
¿Por qué la Iglesia se opone a esta radical iniciativa proaborto?
¡Entérate!
Octubre 17 | 7:00 PM
En Vivo: facebook.com/MinisterioHispanoJC
New
Article: The keys to a bishop's role in a synodal church
The November issue of America Magazine includes an article by the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City.
Click here to read the article in America or as republished in The Catholic Missourian.
New
Confirmation Retreat added: March 1 in Tipton
Reminder
Official Catholic Directory Online Updating Has Begun
Parishes and other Catholic entities listed in the Official Catholic Directory are asked to carefully review, update, and submit your listing for inclusion in the 2025 edition. OCD Contacts should have received an email notice via the editorial staff on October 2nd, it will have come from @nrpdirect.com.
Those responsible for updating your listing, please go to ocdedits.com/login, and enter your email and password. If you do not remember your password, use the “Reset Password”; be sure to check your spam/junk folder in case the reset password email gets re-routed. If your email is not registered, click the “Register” button and follow the registration process.
To help users with the system, the editorial staff of the OCD will be conducting five (5) brief webinars (approx. 30-45 mins.) throughout the update cycle. Please sign up for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5L3R7QXTRoilp7jk_xUyjA
The deadline to complete your updates and submit your information is November 8, 2024.
If you have questions about updating your OCD entry, please contact Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org, or 573-635-9127, x236.
Reminder
Save the Date: Marriage Retreat
Mark your calendars and help us spread the word for the upcoming diocesan retreat for married couples — "Living in the Trinity with Mary!"
The retreat will be held on March 14-15, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph and will be led by two inspiring couples from the Marianist Retreat Center.
Attendees can expect three delicious meals, inspiring talks, engaging prayer experiences, and quality reflection time (reflections can be done as a couple or in small groups).
Registration opens on November 1. More details will be released soon!
Questions? Contact Julie Gramlich at julie.g@cathedraljc.org or 573-635-7991.
Upcoming events for bulletins, social media, etc.
Diocesan Events
Women's Ministry Fall Events
November 1-2
Witness — Fall Youth Rally
November 3
Note: the following lists populate events for the current week. To view all upcoming events, please click "View all events on our diocesan calendar" below.
