May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
Beginning today
Temporary Chancery office closure
Beginning today, May 19, the Chancery office will be closed for a period of weeks due to work on the building's heating and cooling system.
At the outset, the building and parking lots will be completely inaccessible. Currently, we expect sections of the building to reopen over a two- to four-week period.
Chancery staff will be working remotely during this time.
Please continue to contact staff members for assistance as you would normally. The main Chancery phone line (573-635-9127) will remain operational, though you will have the opportunity to dial staff extensions directly prior to speaking with the receptionist. We encourage you to do so.
For your convenience, we are providing this one-page list of contact information for staff members who typically work in the Chancery office to ensure you can reach the person you need to contact.
Click here to download this resource.
Thank you for your patience during this time!
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Pope Leo begins papacy calling for ‘united Church’ in a wounded world
Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for “a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.”
“In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest,” the new pope said in his homily during his inauguration Mass May 18.
“For our part, we want to be a small leaven of unity, communion and fraternity within the world,” he told the estimated 150,000 people gathered in and around St. Peter’s Square. “We want to say to the world, with humility and joy: Look to Christ! Come closer to him! Welcome his word that enlightens and consoles! Listen to his offer of love and become his one family: ‘In the one Christ, we are one.’”
A version of the quote from St. Augustine is the pope’s episcopal motto and is featured on his coat of arms.
Reminder
Mass of Thanksgiving
Diocesan Choir for the Mass of Thanksgiving for Archbishop Shawn McKnight
All singers from parish music ministries are invited to join the Diocesan Choir for the Mass of Thanksgiving for Archbishop Shawn McKnight on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, Missouri. Warm-ups will take place at 4:30pm on that same day in the Cathedral. Rehearsal will take place on Monday, May 19th, 2025 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.
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June 7: Join us for Ordination Mass
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Pastoral Planning
- The parish’s pastoral plan (templates and other tools are available here, in English and Spanish).
- An explanation of how the plan aligns with the parish’s deanery plan and the diocesan pastoral plan (Deanery plans and the Shaping Our Future Together diocesan pastoral plan are available here).
- An indication of how the lay leadership (pastoral, finance, stewardship and other councils) will be using the parish pastoral plan in their leadership roles.
Jubilee resources
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.
There are several new materials available to parishes, including branded assets, promotional materials, a pilgrimage passport and other handouts for parishioners. Please help us promote these unique opportunities throughout the year!
We encourage you to get started with our parish guide to the 2025 Jubilee Year. This guide includes information on how you can get involved as a parish, what resources are available, and ideas for creating Jubilee events at your parish.
This folder will be updated with resources throughout the year. Please continue to check the Monday Morning Memo for new updates!
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Jubilee by visiting: https://diojeffcity.org/jubilee-year/
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Help promote our P23 Camp
Camp P23 is an overnight summer camp for junior high boys that pulls from Psalm 23 in looking at Christ and his priests through the identity of a shepherd.
Over 3 days/2 nights at this outdoor-focused experience, campers join small groups led by seminarians and participate in games, prayer, and activities that promote openness to the priestly vocation.
Please help us promote this camp in your parish! A promotional toolkit is now available at this link. This kit includes an 8.5x11" flyer, postcard, bulletin graphics and social media graphics and videos.
Thank you for sharing!
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Youth Opportunities
- Updated Camp flyers, bulletin and social media announcements are now available. Click here to access the new materials and please use these resources to help spread the word about camp for those going into 6-12th grade and volunteer opportunities for high school and adults. Registration is now live at https://diojeffcity.org/
youth-camps/ - 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 2 available spots for parishes for this next summer: 2 spots for June 15-20. If your parish is interested, please register here: https://diojeffcity.
org/totus-tuus-parish- registration/
Seeking Summer Camp Missionaries
We are still searching for 3-4 young men to serve as summer camp/Totus Tuus missionaries this summer!
Reminder
Seasons of Hope
The Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group will meet weekly for 6 weeks at St. Martin Parish beginning on May 21. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm in the church cry room. Anyone who is seeking new ways of coping with the loss of a loved one and would like friends in Christ to help with the journey is welcome to join. Just call 573-893-2923 or email receptionist@
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Attention all Cursillistas
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Pray with us
Bishop McKnight's May Prayer Intention
Bishop McKnight's prayer intention will be published at this link every month for easy access.
For all vocations, and especially for those who will be ordained this year. That they may be strengthened by the grace of the Holy Spirit and remain faithful to the call of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
Por todas las vocaciones, especialmente por quienes serán ordenados este año. Que sean fortalecidos por la gracia del Espíritu Santo y permanezcan fieles al llamado de Cristo. Roguemos al Señor.
Diocesan Events
Mass of Thanksgiving
May 20
Cathedral of St. Joseph (Jefferson City)
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
Upcoming events will be available soon!
