July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025
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August 9 — Stewardship Conference in Jefferson City
Today is your last chance to register for the FIRED UP TO SERVE Stewardship Conference on August 9 to guarantee a meal!
We must have our meal count on Tuesday, July 29 but wanted to give everyone one last opportunity to register! You can register by clicking this link until midnight tonight!
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Delay in returning from Uganda
Fr. Joseph Luzindana will be delayed in his return from the Diocesan Mission Trip to Uganda. His meeting with the Ugandan Embassy, which he expected would take place during the time he planned to be there, was instead scheduled on August 11. He is expected to return to the parish around the middle of August.
Our Diocesan Administrator, Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, has assigned Fr. Brad Berhorst, Diocesan Judicial Vicar, to live in the rectory at Mary Immaculate and provide sacramental and pastoral ministry until Fr. Luzindana returns. Fr. Berhorst will conduct Tribunal work remotely, and will travel to Jefferson City once a week to work in the Tribunal office.
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Abound in Hope
The Women's Ministry office would like to invite all parishioners, men and women alike, to attend a mini diocesan retreat. Join us as we travel to all three parishes in the Jefferson City area and spend time in reflection and prayer for our diocese in this time of transition as we await our new bishop.
Each evening we will be guided by Father Philip Scott, International speaker and retreat leader, as he offers us a time of reflection and also leads us in prayers of impartation of the Holy Spirit upon our priests, our deacons, our parishes, our diocese and our families! There is power in prayer! Join us and add your voice. We are better together!
Learn more and register: https://diojeffcity.org/abound-in-hope-registration-page/
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Workshop for pastoral musicians
All pastoral musicians of the diocese are invited to join us for a FREE morning workshop with Anna Betancourt, a nationally recognized liturgical musician, composer, and workshop presenter with more than 35 years of experience leading choirs of all ages and styles, in English and Spanish.
Anna will assist us in learning the bilingual Mass setting and music highlighted in the recent “Spirit & Truth” instruction regarding liturgical music for our diocese. The workshop will include time for hands-on training and a presentation on how to teach your congregation new music and engage in worship in different languages and musical styles.
BONUS: Instrumentalists are invited to stay afterwards for Q&A Admission is free. Registration required. Please register at this link.
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Workshop for divorced or separated Catholics
This new mini retreat is designed to help divorced or separated Catholics find their way as through this journey, featuring national expert and speaker Vince Frese.
These free workshops will be available in five locations around the Diocese of Jefferson City from Sept. 12-14.
Please help promote these events in your parish! Click here to register.
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Catholic Charities Community Needs Assessment
- Share Your Wisdom: Please begin by taking the assessment yourself. Your contribution is invaluable. Take just 10 minutes to complete it today.
- Extend the Invitation: Then, please share the assessment link with your networks—parishes, community partners, neighbors, and friends. The more voices we hear, the better we can serve. See below for the links to the Community Needs Assessment, one in English and one in Spanish:
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Upcoming Events in Faith Formation
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Attention all cursillistas
Attention all cursillistas our next school of leaders is August 2, in Flanagan Hall at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. You will not want to miss this fun gathering of Cursillistas growing in their love for Christ and striving to follow His example of service. Beth Schroeder from Moberly will give a presentation on the strategy of the movement and Mike Hentges will present on humility and service. We will begin with a social gathering at 8:45am and the program beginning at 9:15am. We will close with a short visit to Blessed Sacrament promptly at 11am. Hope you can share part of your Saturday morning with this wonderful community of cursillistas.
Excerpt from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Let us Pray
In the name of the Father...
As we await the appointment of the next Bishop of Jefferson City, we invite our parishes and faithful to join us in prayer.
For our diocese as we await the appointment of a new Bishop and for Msgr. Kurwicki as he serves as diocesan administrator in the interim.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Courtesy of Mary Immaculate Parish in Kirksville
Prayer for a new Bishop:
O God, eternal shepherd,
who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.Excerpt from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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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