May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
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Let us pray for Archbishop Shawn McKnight and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Last week, the diocese of Jefferson City bid farewell to Archbishop Shawn McKnight during a Mass of Thanksgiving. Editor Jay Nies describes the scene in a story that will be published in this week's issue of The Catholic Missourian (click here to read the full story):
In procession, Father Stephen Jones solemnly removed Archbishop Shawn McKnight’s Coat of Arms from above the bishop’s chair in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
The chair and the place where the Coat of Arms hung will remain empty until a new bishop of Jefferson City is installed, at a time now known only to God.
“As I leave the Diocese of Jefferson City, I ask that you continue to work together in this time of transition, in the words of St. Paul, with ‘heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another,’” said Archbishop McKnight, who is to be installed as archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas May 27.
He served for seven years and three months as head of the Jefferson City diocese.
“You will always be in my heart, in my thoughts and in my prayers,” Archbishop McKnight stated in his homily during a Mass of Thanksgiving May 20 in the Cathedral.
“We were better together!” he declared, echoing one of his favorite phrases. “May your next bishop find a willing flock to follow the call of the Lord to be united in heart and mind in what we believe, in how we pray, and in the practice of charity.”
Archbishop McKnight then repeated the words, taken from the Preface to the Eucharistic Prayer, that he chose to be his motto when he became a bishop in 2018: “Let us give thanks to the Lord!”
Click below to watch a recording of Archbishop McKnight's homily during the Mass of Thanksgiving.
What comes next?
This Tuesday, May 27, a Mass of Installation will be held in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. At that time, the Most Reverend Shawn McKnight will become the Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Jefferson City will become a vacant see.
The Mass of Installation will be livestreamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/gNmcItaexPs
Continuing this week
Temporary Chancery office closure
The Chancery office continues to be closed due to work on the building's heating and cooling system.
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!
Reminder
June 7: Join us for Ordination Mass
Diocesan Choir for Diaconate Ordination
All singers from parish music ministries are invited to join the Diocesan Choir for the Diaconate Ordination on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. Warm-ups will take place at 9 a.m. on that same day in the Cathedral. Rehearsal will be on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. If you are interested in singing or have any questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Meagher, Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, andrew.m@cathedraljc.org.
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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/
Reminder
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!
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Attention all Cursillistas
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Pray with us
Note: May is the last monthly prayer intention we will publish from Bishop McKnight. More information is coming soon about future monthly prayer intentions.
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.
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!
