October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024
New
Novena for the Electorate: Day 2
Monday, October 28, is Day 2 of our Novena for the Electorate. Please pray with us!
Follow along during our nine days of prayer using the resources on this page: diojeffcity.org/electorate-novena.
Plus, join us as the faithful come together for special prayer events across the diocese during our Novena:
- November 3 at 3:00 p.m. — Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City, Holy Hour
- November 3 at 4:30 p.m. — St Patrick in Laurie, Holy Hour
- November 4 at 6:00 p.m. — St. Mary in Shelbina, Holy Hour followed by adoration until 8:00 a.m. on November 5
We will continue to update this list of events on our Novena webpage.
November Prayer Intention
Bishop McKnight's November Prayer Intention
Bishop McKnight's prayer intention will be published at this link every month for easy access.
For a spirit of unity and Thanksgiving to be cultivated in our lives and in our nation. That we may see God’s light reflected in the blessings of our family, friends and community.
Para que un espíritu de unidad y gratitud sea cultivado en nuestras vidas y en nuestra nación. Que podamos ver la luz de Dios reflejada en las bendiciones de nuestra familia, amigos y comunidad.
Amendment 3 Resources
As we approach the Nov. 5 General Election, the Diocese of Jefferson City continues to add resources to our website as we educate the faithful about Amendment 3, including materials available in both English and Spanish.
Visit www.diojeffcity.org/amendment3 for all of these resources and more:
- Message from Bishop McKnight: "On life, let us be guided by God's mercy"
- Podcast: Understanding Amendment 3
- Stories from The Catholic Missourian
- Social media and bulletin graphics
- Links to resources from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Updated
Mass for Deceased Priests
All are invited to join Bishop McKnight and our diocesan priests for our annual Mass for Deceased Priests on November 6 at 11:00 a.m. at our Cathedral of St. Joseph. This special Mass commemorates the priests who have gone before us and celebrates our unity as one eternal family in the Body of Christ.
Download graphics to use in your parish bulletin and on social media.
New
Notice of Appointments
I am pleased to announce that the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, has recently made the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City:
PRIESTS
- REVEREND MONSIGNOR MARION J. MAKAREWICZ, acceptance of resignation as Dean of North Deanery, effective 15 October 2024.
- REV. R. WILLIAM PECKMAN, appointed Dean of North Deanery, effective 15 October 2024.
From the Office of the Chancellor,
Mr. Benjamin Roodhouse, JD, JCL
Chancellor
New
Women's Ministry Fall Events
Ladies help us get an accurate count for our caterer. Registrations end today! Don't miss these events! Sign up now. We hope to see you there.
New
Hispanic Ministry Youth Survey
The Diocese has created a survey to listen to our Hispanic youth and their families! These responses will help us create a plan that supports them in maintaining and growing their faith. Before we know where we’re going, we need to understand where we are. Your participation is key to the future of our youth! Help us build this path together by completing the survey in Spanish or English.
Updated
Online updating for the Official Catholic Directory now in process
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. 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.
Parishes with Schools: Make sure you open and review the school information by hitting the “Edit” button next to your school’s name (located under “Sub-Entities”).
This year, 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.
Upcoming events for bulletins, social media, etc.
Diocesan Events
Women's Ministry Fall Events
November 1-2
Witness — Fall Youth Rally
November 3
Mass for Deceased Priests
November 6
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.
Parish Events
Eventos en Español
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