October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025
Installation Mass of Bishop-Elect O'Donnell
Attendance at the Installation and Ordination Mass of Bishop-Elect Ralph O’Donnell is by invitation only due to limited seating at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. All invited guests must present their invitation and ticket upon arrival for the Ordination Mass.
The Vespers service is open to the public and will not require an invitation. Everyone is welcome to attend Vespers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th. A reception will follow the service for all in attendance.
We invite everyone to join us via livestream for both events. Links will be available on the Diocesan website.
Help Share the Word: Catholic Bibles Needed
Catholic Charities currently needs new or gently used Catholic Bibles for one of their ministries. If you or your parish have Bibles to donate, please consider dropping them off at Catholic Charities, the Chancery or mailing them to our office at 1015 Edmonds Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Catholic Charities will arrange for pickup from those locations. Your donation will help share the Word of God with those who need it most. Thank you for your generosity!
Your Voice Is Important: Participate in the Catholic Missourian Survey—Open for Two Weeks!
The Catholic Missourian, our local diocesan newspaper, helps us stay connected with our fellow parishes within the diocese and our Catholic brothers and sisters worldwide. Our diocese wants to ensure you continue to get the most out of this resource.In the following weeks, The Catholic Missourian will conduct a reader survey. There will be pew cards in your church featuring a QR code that will direct you to this survey. You may also receive a link in your email inbox that will take you to the survey.
We invite everyone to complete our online survey and share your feedback. Your input will help us strengthen this community resource. Please click the link below for materials.
Safe Enviroment
Online System for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
To learn how to report online or how to create your account, visit DSS' Mandated Reporters
webpage . Creating an account today means you will always be ready to make report when
needed. If you have already created an account, but your credentials have changed, please go into your account profile and make any necessary changes. Our team members are unable to update your profile information. If you require assistance with your online account, contact our Help Desk at the numbers below.
For password assistance - 800-392-8727, Option 1
For application assistance - 800-392-8725, Option 3
The Safe Environment Policy for the Diocese of Jefferson City also requires mandated reporters to report allegations of child abuse to the appropriate authorities. Paragraph V of the policy states: V.COMMUNICATION OF REPORTING INFORMATION
All Catholic institutions in the diocese must make safe environment compliance
requirements and the following information readily available to employees, volunteers and all other individuals.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE NUMBER
1-800-392-3738 (for Missouri residents) 1-573-751-3448 (for those outside Missouri)
Additionally, if anyone – victim, parent, employee, and/or volunteer – needs to report past or current allegations of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy or by lay employees or volunteers of the diocese, the person should contact Mrs. Jacqueline Baldwin, Victim Assistance Coordinator. Ms. Baldwin can be reached at 5736943199 or reportabuse@diojeffcity.org
Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Elder or Disabled Adult Abuse
At a recent meeting with pastors and principals, the importance of reporting suspected elder abuse—and abuse of disabled adults (ages 18–59)—was raised. We want to remind all clergy, staff, and volunteers of their legal responsibility to report such concerns promptly.
Please click the PDF link below for a summary of Missouri law outlining who is a mandatory reporter and how to file a report. Please review this information and ensure you understand your obligations.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL 2025 KICK OFF
"Hope Does Not Disappoint" (Romans 5:5) This verse has been chosen as the theme for both the Jubilee celebration of our church and the 2025 Catholic Stewardship Renewal (CSR). It’s a powerful and timely message—one we all can reflect deeply upon. Some might ask, “What does this verse have to do with stewardship?” At first glance, the connection might not seem obvious. But let’s consider the full passage from Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” When we understand this verse in its full context, it becomes clear: stewardship is deeply rooted in the spiritual virtues of faith, hope, and love.In fact, these three theological virtues can be seen as the foundation of the stewardship way of life—symbolized through the three-legged stool of active stewardship – prayer, participation and sacrificial giving. The mission of the Church is the salvation of souls. As St. Paul reminds us, “We boast in hope of the glory of God.” Without hope, we cannot fully embrace faith or love. And that is why hope does not disappoint—because it is rooted in the love of God poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. As we prepare for our Catholic Stewardship Renewal, take time to prayerfully reflect on Romans 5:1-5. Let it deepen your understanding of what it means to live a life of stewardship—grounded in faith, driven by hope, and sustained by love.
SHARED FOLDER WITH RESOURCES
This link will take you to the shared CSR 2025 folder, which contains all the materials and resources we'll be using and updating throughout the campaign.
Theme Overview: You can use this in bulletins or as a pulpit announcement.
Reflections Document: This document contains reflections on how the CSR theme is reflected in the Gospels for all 3 CSR weekends.
Pulpit and Bulletin Info: Relevant content for bulletins and pulpit announcements can be found in the same folder.
Graphics: All graphics (available in English and Spanish, color and black & white). You can use these for social media, bulletin, etc.
NEW this week! Please listen and share with others this podcast. A graphic has been added to the CSR shared folder to use in bulletins and social media. Thank you. If you have any questions about the CSR materials, please contact Trish Lutz at plutz@diojeffcity.org.
Please scan the QR Code or click the image to listen.
Important Reminders
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.
Deadline Approaching: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The deadline to submit your Official Catholic Directory updates is Wednesday, October 29, 2025(This is the national directory, not the diocesan directory.)
If you have not already done so, please go to ocdedits.com/login, and enter your email and password. If you do not remember your password, use the “Reset Password”; be sure to check your spam/junk folder in case the reset password email gets re-routed. If your email is not registered, click the “Register” button and follow the registration process.
If you have questions about updating your OCD entry, please contact Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org, or 573-635-9127, x236.
UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
St. Cecilia Sing
Young Adult Ministry
All young adults are welcome.
Our Young Adult Ministry is starting October 16th and I’m very excited to say that our young adults have been working towards building a vibrant young community here at the Cathedral. There will be a 6-week bible study which explores the longing of the human heart: the fall, Christ, His church, His bride, and our inheritance. Gatherings take place on Thursday nights from 6-8pm in Cana Hall, and this initial run goes from October 16 to November 20th . If you have a young adult or know any young adults, please encourage them to join this study. I ask all parishioners to pray for their efforts and that the Holy Spirit will bless them. If you’ve got questions, please contact Jared Horban 574-400-9100
120 Years of St. Mary’s: A Legacy of Care Podcast
¿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/
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:
Share Your Harvest
Tim Scheulen Processing LLC
1968 County Rd 602, Loose Creek, MO
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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