November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024

Reminder

Join us for ordination!

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Diocesan Choir for Rite of Ordination

All singers from parish music ministries are invited to join the Diocesan Choir for the Rite of Priestly Ordination of Rev.  Mr. Gregory Clever. He will be ordained on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 10:00am at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, Missouri. Rehearsal will take place on Monday, December 2nd from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Cathedral. If you are interested in singing or have any questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Meagher, Director or Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, andrew.m@cathedraljc.org.

New

Christmas Special Collection Materials

The diocesan Christmas Special Collection is an opportunity to show our support for our diocesan seminarians and infirm priests. You can help raise awareness about this collection by sharing information in your parish bulletin, in the parish building and on parish social media channels. We’ve compiled a promotional toolkit at this link with ready-to-share graphics and videos highlighting the importance of this collection. 

Within the promotional toolkit, you will find:

  • 8.5″x11″ flyer
  • Bulletin graphic
  • Several social media graphics and videos 
  • Sample text for each graphic/video that you can copy into a social media post

Thank you for your assistance in promoting this important collection!

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Preparing for the Jubilee Year of Hope

The Diocese of Jefferson City is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee. This holy year will invite the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope.

The Jubilee Year will provide opportunities to experience grace, including by participating in special Jubilee Masses or joining a pilgrimage.

The diocese has launched a new webpage with information about how we will be celebrating the Jubilee. Click here to learn more: https://diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year/

New Podcast

Meet Fr. Christopher Hoffmann

Earlier this year, Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

In the latest episode of our diocesan podcast, we introduce Fr. Hoffmann as he begins his priestly service in our diocese.

Learn about how he began to hear God's call as a university student, and how seminary helped him discern his vocation.

Click here to listen now!

Reminder

Decree Dispensing the Faithful from the Obligation to Attend Mass on December 9, 2024

Bishop McKnight has dispensed the faithful in our diocese from the obligation to attend Mass on Monday, December 9. The faithful are still to attend Mass on Sunday, Dec. 8 to celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. The full decree is published at https://ow.ly/Ea7550U4Alh

Click here to download an informational graphic for bulletins and social media.

Save the Date

Parish Secretaries' Workshop

The next Parish Secretaries' Workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00am 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 that we should cover to Bernadette Adams at  badams@diojeffcity.org.

 

New

NCYC 2025 Planning has begun

Right now, we are collecting parish interest forms to gauge how many would like to attend because we have an opportunity to purchase some tickets at a discounted rate. Please click on the link to access the parish interest form by December 6.
 
 
NCYC Registration will open the 2nd week of December.

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.

December Prayer Intention

Bishop McKnight's December Prayer Intention

Bishop McKnight's prayer intention will be published at this link every month for easy access.

For hope to find a home in our hearts as we embrace the joy of Christ’s birth. Amid the jubilation, may we also find time in prayer to experience the calm and peace of God’s presence in our lives.

Para que la esperanza encuentre un hogar en nuestros corazones al abrazar la alegría del nacimiento de Cristo. Que en esta alegría también encontremos tiempo en oración para experimentar la calma y la paz de la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas.

Matrimonial Tribunal

Due to vacation, from November 25-27, there will be no one to answer calls in the Matrimonial Tribunal. 

Upcoming events for bulletins, social media, etc.

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

Encountering Christ Retreat (Conception, MO)

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January 17 - January 19

Knights of Columbus Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast (St. Thomas )

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January 19 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am CST

St. Gertrude Sausage Dinner (Washington)

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January 19 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm CST

Blood Drive at CCNMO (Jefferson City)

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January 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

Divorced Catholic Group (Jefferson City)

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January 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST
Crucifix, Bible

Centering Prayer (Jefferson City)

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January 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Encountering Christ Retreat (Conception)

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January 24 @ 3:00 pm - January 26 @ 12:00 pm CST

Planning Music for Lent and Triduum (Westphalia)

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January 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Annual Candlelight Lasagna Dinner (Fulton)

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January 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST

Divorced Catholic Group (Jefferson City)

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January 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST
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Centering Prayer (Jefferson City)

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January 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Encountering Christ Retreat (Conception)

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January 31 @ 3:00 pm - February 2 @ 12:00 pm CST

Women of God: Uniquely Gifted, Uniquely Called (Loose Creek)

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January 31 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm CST

Women of God: Uniquely Gifted, Uniquely Called (Hannibal)

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February 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

Blacklight Bingo (Fulton)

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February 1 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm CST

ARGYLE/ KOELTZTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL BREAKFAST (Argyle)

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February 2 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am CST

Women of God: Uniquely Gifted, Uniquely Called (Columbia)

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February 2 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST

Women of God: Uniquely Gifted, Uniquely Called (Rolla)

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February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST

CoMo Charismatic Prayer Meeting (Columbia)

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February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CST

Divorced Catholic Group (Jefferson City)

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February 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST

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Employment Opportunities

Director of Service and Justice, St. Thomas More Newman Center Parish (Columbia)

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Communications Coordinator, St. Peter Parish (Jefferson City)

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Database Manager, Diocese of Jefferson City (Jefferson City)

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Director of Pastoral Liturgy, Diocese of Jefferson City (Jefferson City)

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Catholic Tribunal Judge, Diocese of Jefferson City (Jefferson City)

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Accountant, Diocese of Jefferson City (Jefferson City)

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Children’s Choir Director, Cathedral of St. Joseph (Jefferson City)

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Executive Director, Mothers’ Shrine (Laurie)

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Programs Assistant; The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church (Laurie)

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LEAD Position, Immaculate Heart of Mary Child Development Center (Jefferson City)

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