September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025
Memoriam
Rest in peace — Fr. Russell Judge
Fr. Judge was a retired priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City. He was a priest for 47 years. Click here to read his obituary.
Please keep Fr. Judge, his family and his former parish communities in your prayers.
Visitation will be at Baue Funeral Home, 311 Wood Street, O’Fallon, Mo., on September 23, 2025, from 4 – 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
The concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be the September 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 221 First Capital Drive, St. Charles. A luncheon will follow the Mass.
Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in St. Charles at a later date.
Reminder
October Mass Attendance Count
“It was stated that all parishes would submit Mass attendance numbers for a period of one year, rotating every three years, and conduct the October count for the other years.”
Since our most recent attendance count spanned a full year, we will conduct the October count in both 2025 and 2026. The diocese will then resume a full 12-month count in 2027.
For more information — including the form you will use in November to submit your parish counts — please visit: https://diojeffcity.
Special Issue of The Catholic Missourian
Please join us in congratulating Bishop-elect Ralph B. O'Donnell on his October 28, 2025 ordination and installation as the Fifth Bishop of Jefferson City!
The Catholic Missourian will be publishing a special commemorative issue on October 24, 2025, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to help us welcome him by reserving your ad space in this special issue. Place your order by contacting Kelly Martin at advertize@diojeffcity.org.
Click here to download the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsqruM9_WcBTxo1t5scIobxuxpHaRajI/view?usp=sharing
Catholic Directory Update
Coming Soon! Official Catholic Directory Updating Cycle:
The annual Official Catholic Directory online update system is scheduled to open on or about September 17th, allowing updates to be submitted for the 2026 edition.
Notifications and instructions will be emailed directly from the publishers so please make sure you have nrpdirect.com included on your email ‘safe senders’ list.
Upcoming Highlights & Events
Ladies Night Out and Retreat
It is time for the Women's Ministry's 3rd annual Fall Ladies Night Out and Retreat. Please help us spread the word in your parishes.
Ladies are welcome to attend one or both events. Encourage them to enjoy this time of fellowship, prayer and faith formation!! For additional information contact Barb Prasad, women's Ministry Coordinator at bprasad@diojeffcity.org
Religious Education of Youth 2025-26 Form
- Confirmation Scheduling Form: This is in response to the news of Bishop O'Donnell and the memo that came out from Monsignor Kurwicki about Confirmation. It is vital that every parish completes this form so we know who has scheduled a confirmation already in the parish, who needs delegation, who desires to have Bishop Elect be present, and who needs confirmation scheduled. If you are not scheduling a confirmation until 2027, you still must complete the form and inform us.
- PSR Program Data Form: We are hoping to get stats on PSR as a whole and have a better understanding of what is going on throughout our diocese. Finding trends and common resources is helpful to us to better serve our parishes.
This form can be filled out by 2 separate people in a parish, allowing the person who completes the form to only complete one section. For example if one person in the parish oversees confirmation and another oversees PSR, both individuals can complete the applicable section and submit the form separately.
To ensure information that is submitted is accurate, please communicate with all involved parties before the form is completed. This could include but is not limited to the Pastor, DRE, Youth Minister, Principal, school teacher for confirmation age, PSR coordinator, PSR teachers, etc.
New Podcast
Women's Ministry Quarterly Book Study
Join our upcoming Women's Ministry Quarterly Book Study at the Cathedral of St Joseph in Jefferson City.
Too far to drive? Reach out to get help in starting a book study in your area.
We have discounted books for purchase and can also help with flyer creation and promotion of your study. Visit our Quarterly Book Study page for additional information or to order your discounted books.
¿Está listo para dar el siguiente paso en el conocimiento de tu fe católica?
Te invitamos a ser parte del programa de Formación Diocesana-Parroquial para Ministros y Laicos el cual te ayudará a profundizar el conocimiento tu fe católica, a crecer espiritualmente y a fortalecer tu ministerio y servicio en tu comunidad parroquial.
¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad de formarte para continuar ofreciendo tus dones y talentos con un espíritu renovado! ¡Los cupos son limitados! ¡No esperes más!
Inscríbete en línea en el siguiente enlace: https://diojeffcity.org/
Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training
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:
Upcoming Events in Faith Formation
OCIA
OCIA Seminar
- November 7 in Jefferson City
- November 8 in Columbia
This intensive workshop serves as a first step in renewing the vision of Christian Imitation in our diocese. Participants will receive an overview of the four stages of initiation and the accompanying rituals. Additionally, we will examine the pastoral principles associated with this ministry, as well as the role of the baptized faithful.
Anyone involved in OCIA is invited to attend. For more information and registration, visit diojeffcity.org/ocia-formation
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/
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.
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