November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024
Reminder
Join us for ordination!
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!
New
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.
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
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.
