March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
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Preparing for Lent
This week we enter the season of Lent, embracing a time of prayer, fasting, and penance as we prepare our hearts for the resurrection of Christ at Easter.
This sacred season invites us to reflect on our faith, repent from sin, and grow closer to God through acts of sacrifice and devotion.
Please click here to review the Lenten Regulations and Admonitions for 2025.
Let us Pray
Prayer for Pope Francis
Please join us and keep Pope Francis in your prayers during this time.
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favorably on your servant Pope Francis,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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Thank you for participating in the Sacred Music Consultation
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who took part in the first stage of our diocesan Sacred Music Consultation. More than 6,600 faithful across our diocese completed online and paper surveys, and nearly 400 individuals participated in live listening sessions held in both English and Spanish.
We deeply appreciate each of you for sharing your voice in this important process. A special thank you to our priests, parish staff, and volunteers who helped facilitate the survey and to those who served as hosts and facilitators for the listening sessions. Your dedication made this effort possible.
In addition, we thank the members of the local chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) who will be involved in the next phase of the consultation. If you would like to participate in this phase, and are not yet a member of NPM, please email jeffersoncitymo@npm.org to register.
For more information about the consultation, please visit the Sacred Music Consultation webpage. We will continue to share updates through the Monday Morning Memo and The Catholic Missourian.
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Cathedral renovation featured during television program
The renovation of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, which was rededicated and reopened in 2023, was highlighted during the Feb. 27 episode of Living Divine Mercy on EWTN. The program specifically highlighted the work of architect Bill Heyer on our cathedral renovation.
Reminder
OCIA implementation
As we move forward with the new OCIA process and translation, the Diocese of Jefferson City is issuing a plan and timeline for our diocesan implementation. Our plan has been formalized in a decree from Bishop McKnight and detailed in an accompanying letter.
We encourage you to review these materials and begin parish discussions, prayer and planning for these important changes. As noted in the letter, the diocese will be providing education and resources throughout the implementation timeline.
Save the Date
Parish Secretaries' Workshop
The next Parish Secretaries' Workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding no later than noon.
The Zoom link will be provided closer to the date; in the meantime, please mark this training opportunity on your calendar and send topics or questions that we should cover to Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org.
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Women's Ministry March Newsletter
Reminder
Discovering God's hope during a Year of Jubilee
This holy year invites the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope. As we embark on this year of Jubilee, there will be numerous opportunities to experience grace, including by participating in special Jubilee Masses or joining a pilgrimage.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Jubilee by visiting: https://diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year/
The diocese has recently published a new handout in English and Spanish with information about the Jubilee indulgence. Click here to download the handout.
Reminder
Singing the Creed
The following is a message from Fr. Dan Merz, Chair of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission:
In the link below, you can hear a recording of the Nicene Creed in two part harmony, then in unison; then the Apostles Creed in two part harmony, then in unison. Since 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea (AD 325) when the Nicene Creed was composed, it seems fitting to suggest and encourage that the Creed be sung at least on occasion during the Jubilee Year (and beyond). We hope you find this a helpful suggestion as a way to honor and celebrate this central expression of our faith.
Reminder
Youth Opportunities Available
- Camp Registration for summer 2025 is now live! https://diojeffcity.org/
youth-camps/ To access advertisements that can be used on social media or bulletins immediately click here: https://drive.google.com/ drive/folders/ 1L78R9KwTQGsx1GvFqDeWwVEMnCS9X YIJ?usp=drive_link We will be adding more resources for advertisement in the coming weeks. - Totus Tuus has 3 available spots for parishes for this next summer: 2 spots for June 15-20 and 1 spot available for July 6-11. If your parish is interested, please register here: https://diojeffcity.
org/totus-tuus-parish- registration/ - NCYC Registration is now open for November 20-23. NCYC 2025 Parish Info Packet has all important information for group leaders: https://diojeffcity.org/wp-
content/uploads/2025/01/NCYC- 2025-Parish-info-Packet.pdf. To register your group and access other info and resources check out the diocesan website: https://diojeffcity.org/ national-catholic-youth- conference/
Seeking Summer Camp Missionaries
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Liturgical Preparation Aid for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and the Easter Season 2025
FDLC is pleased to offer this collection of free resources to assist in your parish and diocesan preparations for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and the Easter Season in both English and Spanish (coming soon):
This Liturgical Preparation Aid includes:
- The Order for Reconciling Several Penitents with Individual Confession and Absolution (Readings, Sample Penances, Music Suggestions)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A Liturgical Calendar for Lent, Triduum, and the Easter Season
- The Lectionary for Mass – Year C
- Preparation Sheets for the Rites belonging to the Period of Purification and Enlightenment
- Preparation Sheet for Palm Sunday
- Preparation Sheets for the Sacred Paschal Triduum
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Young Adult Pilgrimage to Uganda
Reminder
Marriage Retreat
Help us promote the upcoming Marriage Retreat — and please encourage married couples in your parish to attend!
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. Registration is open now at diojeffcity.org/marriage-retreat.
We have social media and bulletin graphics available for you to use in your promotions at this link. There are two sets of graphics: general graphics and graphics asking for volunteer host homes. If your parish is in the Jefferson City area, please use the volunteer host homes graphics. Thank you for sharing!
Questions? Contact Julie Gramlich at julie.g@cathedraljc.org or 573-635-7991.
Apply now
College Scholarships Available
Applications for college scholarships are now available! Through a generous donation from the families of William H. (Bill) Simon and John L. Warack, funding is available to high school seniors or current college students with financial needs who commit to practicing their faith. The deadline to apply is March 26. Find eligibility details and applications at diojeffcity.org/scholarships
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Heart of a Hero Men's Conference
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Pilgrimage opportunity
Pray with us
Bishop McKnight's March Prayer Intention
Bishop McKnight's prayer intention will be published at this link every month for easy access.
For a spirit of humility and repentance, that we may confess our sins and seek reconciliation in preparation for the Easter feasts. May our hearts be purified and opened to the grace of God. We pray to the Lord.
Por un espíritu de humildad y arrepentimiento, para que confesemos nuestros pecados y busquemos la reconciliación en preparación para las fiestas de Pascua. Que nuestros corazones sean purificados y estén abiertos a la gracia de Dios. Roguemos al Señor.
Diocesan Events
2025 Marriage Retreat
March 14-15
Cathedral of St. Joseph
(Jefferson City)
Women's Ministry Spring Pilgrimage
April 5
Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows
(Starkenburg)
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.
