December 29, 2025
December 29, 2025
Special Collection
Christmas Special Collection Materials
The diocesan Christmas Special Collection is an opportunity to show our support for our diocesan seminarians and infirm priests. You can help raise awareness about this collection by sharing information in your parish bulletin, in the parish building and on parish social media channels. We’ve compiled a folder at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b8esgvhtPWq0EEWxETI5kEbJeDUyd44F
with ready-to-share graphics highlighting the importance of this collection.
Within the promotional toolkit, you will find:
Bulletin graphic
Several social media graphics
Pulpit Announcements
Thank you for your assistance in promoting this important
collection!
Cursillo School of Leaders
The Cursillo School of Leaders second semester starts on January 10, 2026. The location is at Flanagan Hall, OLL parish in Columbia, MO. Social time begins right after the 8AM Mass, with the program starting at 9:10AM. Ron Dunn will present on the “Role of Cursillo Leaders,” followed by Mike Hentges’s presentation on “Temptations of Leadership and Pitfalls of Leaders.” We hope you can join us for this enjoyable and faith-filled morning as we all grow closer to Christ and work to do His work. The program will conclude with a visit to the Blessed Sacrament at 11AM.
Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry
We sincerely appreciate the time you’ve spent with us at previous Women’s Ministry events. Your presence, prayers, and openness made those gatherings truly meaningful—and we would love to invite you to join us again!
This January, the Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry will once again be 'On the Move,' traveling to different parishes across the diocese for an evening of faith, fellowship, and encouragement. Finding Joy: Living in the Spirit.
Join us as Shelley Pichler shares an inspiring message on how the Holy Spirit leads us toward deeper joy, peace, and purpose. Together, we’ll reflect on God’s presence in our daily lives and the joy that flows from living in communion with Him.
January Dates & Locations
- Jan 22 – St. Mary Parish, Shelbina
- Jan 23 – St. Joseph Parish, Westphalia
- Jan 29 – St. Brendan’s School, Mexico
- Jan 30 – SVdP Parish, Sedalia
6:30–8:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Whether you come alone, bring a friend, or gather a group from your parish, we would be honored to have you with us.
Register here:
https://diojeffcity.org/
Link for flyers https://drive.google.
Thank you for being part of our Women’s Ministry community. We hope to see you again soon as we continue this journey of faith—together.
With joy and gratitude,
Diocese of Jefferson City Women’s Ministry
Holy Hour for Vocations
Missouri Catholic Summit 2026
Missouri Catholic Summit (MCS) is a large gathering of Catholic young adults, ages 18-25, from across Missouri. The summit is a day dedicated to celebrating the Christian life and fostering fellowship among faithful young adults. Participants grow together in a warm and lively environment through inspiring talks by esteemed speakers, reflection, and prayer. Please invite young people in your community to join us for the MO Catholic Summit 2026 on February 28, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, MO!
DREYM Winter Workshop January 15th and 17th
The Office of Religious Education, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry will host a Winter Workshop for DREs, Youth Ministers, and parish faith formation leaders on Thursday, January 15th, and Saturday, January 17th (the same workshop will be offered twice). Join us as we expand our knowledge, build community, and share resources to support parish ministry!
Chancery Office Closure in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
The diocesan Chancery office will be closed on the following days for the New Year's holidays.
• Wednesday, December 31
• Thursday, January 1
March For Life
UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
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
Please send your submissions to toswald@diojeffcity.org by noon on Thursday to be included in the following Monday's memo.
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.
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.
Events
Eventos en Español
Upcoming events will be available soon!
