August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025
New
Women's Ministry Newsletter
New
Official Appointments
Reverend Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, Diocesan Administrator of Jefferson City, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments, made to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson City:
PRIESTS
- VERY REVEREND JASON T. DOKE, STL, VF, appointed Dean of Southeast Deanery, effective 30 July 2025.
- VERY REVEREND STEPHEN W. JONES, VF, appointed Dean of See City Deanery, effective 30 July 2025.
- VERY REVEREND GREGORY P. OLIGSCHLAEGER, VF, to continue as Dean of Central Deanery.
Given at the Chancery in Jefferson City on the 30th day of July in the Jubilee Year of Our Lord 2025.
New
More than $130,000 given to universal collections in the second quarter of 2025
The Diocese of Jefferson City has made the following gifts to universal collections during the second quarter of 2025.
- $37,500 to Peter’s Pence
- $65,000 to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
- $12,000 to the Catholic Communication Campaign
- $20,000 to the Commissariat for the Holy Land
Under our diocesan model for Catholic Stewardship, the Diocese of Jefferson City provides funding to these important needs as a collective gift from all the faithful of the diocese. Your tithe to your local parish and gifts to our diocesan mission office enable this support.
Any parishioner who would like to provide an additional gift to a universal collection can do so at www.diojeffcity.org/donate.
Peace in the Middle East
Let Us Pray Together for a Just Peace
O God of Peace, "You are the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Heb 13:8). You have said: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid" (Jn 14:27).
We lift our weary hearts to You, Lord, Longing for Your light amid the shadows of fear and unrest. Teach us to be peacemakers, For "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" (Mt 5:9). Sow in us the seeds of reconciliation, and make us instruments of Your peace in a wounded world.
Grant us the grace to live as You have commanded: "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all" (Rom 12:18). Let there be in our cities and lands: "Peace within your walls, and security within your towers" (Ps 122:7). In the midst of trouble, we proclaim:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" (Ps 27:1). "I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Ps 4:8).
We trust in Your everlasting promise: "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Mt 28:20).
Amen.
New
Summer Workshop
Do you work or volunteer in youth or women's ministry?
If so, have we got an opportunity for you!! Join us at our summer ministry workshop and get ready to make plans for your best year yet! Get tips on how to stay motivated, avoid burnout and recruit the help and participation you've always dreamed of. Also leave with concrete ideas to make your parish ministry programs better than ever!
This week
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/
This week
Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training
The Office of Marriage Ministries is hosting a Marriage Preparation Facilitator training on Saturday, September 27 in Jefferson City. The training is primarily for new clergy and lay facilitators, though experienced facilitators who want to brush up on their skills are welcome to join. See more information in the attached flyer and register at https://diojeffcity.org/
Reminder
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.
Let us Pray
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Reminder
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.
Reminder
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:
Reminder
Upcoming Events in Faith Formation
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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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!
