November 17, 2025
November 17, 2025
Safe Environment
Diocese's Safe Environment Policy
As parishes and schools start planning their Advent and Christmas events, please remember that all volunteers whose duties include contact with minors must be fully compliant with the safe environment requirements of paragraph 1.2 of the Diocese’s Safe Environment Policy. Prior to volunteering, these volunteers must: Complete a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children workshop on line or in person; AND Agree to a national background screening that evaluates any history related to criminal charges, and agree to automatic rescreening every three months; AND Read and consent to the Code of Pastoral Conduct. And, yes, these requirements apply to those volunteers portraying St Nicholas and/or Santa Claus.
Paragraph 1.2.1 of the policy requires all the K-8 Catholic school parents and guardians be compliant with the requirements of paragraph 1.2. Paragraph 2.2.1 of the policy requires that employees and volunteers under the age of 18, or 18 and still in high school, must read and sign the Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children. The parents or guardians must also sign this form. They must also attest that the young person has nothing in his or her history that would render them not suitable to work with or near minors.
You can find this code and the form at: chromeextension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://diojeffcity.org/wp content/uploads/2020/11/Code-of-Conduct-For-Minors.pdf
You can find the entire Safe Environment Policy at: chrome extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://diojeffcity.org/wp content/uploads/2023/01/Safe-Environment-Policy-English-revised-2022.pdf
If you have any questions,contact Regina E. Quinn Director of Safe Environment, at safeenvironment@diojeffcity , or (573-635-9127, ext. 240.
UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Digital Experience with Pope Leo XIV at NCYC - Nov. 21
For the first time ever, a pope will engage directly with young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)—and for Pope Leo XIV, this will be his first-ever digital dialogue with young people in the United States. A group of 265 will be attending NCYC from the Diocese of Jefferson City but ANYONE can tune in to this digital experience.
The encounter will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 9:15 am CT during NCYC’s morning general session. Pope Leo XIV will participate in a 45-minute real-time dialogue with young people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and with thousands more joining from around the world via livestream. Broadcast globally by EWTN, the exclusive multi-cast provider, this event isn’t just a speech; it’s a true encounter. Consider tuning in to EWTN this Friday!! For more info checkout https://nfcym.org/
Christmas Nativity Celebration at the Capitol
Celebrate the true “reason for the season” at Nativity at the Capitol on December 2, 2025, from 11:00 
a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy Nativity displays and live music in the Capitol Rotunda and on the South Lawn. (Weather date: December 14.) For details, call 573-619-6322.
Way of the Star: An Advent Night of Worship and Encounter
Join us at St. Joseph Cathedral on Dec 8th for a one-of-a-kind prayer experience for all ages! The Vigil Project will be leading us through "The Way of the Star", a prayer experience that uses music and art to walk through the emotions of Mary leading up to the birth of Jesus. This event will take place after the 5:30 Immaculate Conception Mass at the Cathedral. Come and pray with us!
Save the Date: Parish Secretaries' Workshop
Upcoming Parish Secretaries' Workshop
The Parish Secretaries' Workshop will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, beginning at 10:00am and concluding no later than noon. The Zoom link will be provided closer to the date; in the meantime, mark this training opportunity on your calendar and send topics or questions that we should cover to Bernadette Adams at badams@diojeffcity.org.
St. Cecilia Sing
ALL are invited to attend the St. Cecilia Sing!
¿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
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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/
Monday Morning Memo and Event Submissions
To submit announcements for the Monday Morning Memo, please send all submissions to toswald@diojeffcity.org by noon on Thursday.
If you would like to have an event featured in the "Events" section of the Monday Morning Memo and added to the Diocesan calendar, please use this link https://diojeffcity.org/event-listing/ . The event link can also be found on the Communications page of the diocesan website.
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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