January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
Attention pastors, administrators, parish secretaries, and OCIA coordinators!
The Rite of Election will be held on February 22, 2026. Details regarding the time and location will be shared closer to the event via email and the Monday Morning Memo.
Please complete this participation form as soon as possible and no later than January 23, 2026, even if your parish will not have participants this year. Submitting the form ensures adequate seating for those attending and provides us with an accurate list of coordinators and current contact information.
For parishes with participants, parchment paper, instructions for signing the parchment, and an outline of the Rite of Election will be mailed to the catechumenate coordinator at the parish you designate on the form. Any updates or changes will be communicated by email using the address provided.
At a later date, the Diocesan Communications Office will send a separate email requesting the names of those from your parish who will be received into the Church at Easter. These names will be published in The Catholic Missourian around Easter.
Please direct any administrative questions to me at jnewham@diojeffcity.org. No
Marriage Encounter Weekend
Strengthen your marriage, grow in faith, and invest in each other! Jefferson City Marriage Encounter is hosting its next weekend on February 14-15, 2026, at the Best Western Capitol Inn in Jefferson City. Spend quality time with the most important person in your life, celebrate how far you've come, and learn valuable tools to make your marriage even stronger. The weekend costs only $75, and scholarships are available. Register online at jeffcityme.com
Salt and Light Newsletter - January 2026
January 2026 edition of the Salt and Light Newsletter for updates from the Office of Religious Education, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry.
https://diojeffcity.org/blog/2026/01/06/salt-and-light-newsletter-january-2026/
Totus Tuus Spots Still Available for Parishes
There are still four spots available for parishes interested in hosting the Totus Tuus program for Summer 2026. Totus Tuus is a week-long, enjoyable catechetical program designed for youth entering grades 1-12. This program not only benefits the spiritual formation of young people from parishes across the diocese but also contributes to the development of the Young Adult missionaries who are trained to lead it. For more information about Totus Tuus, please visit https://diojeffcity.org/
Scholarships available if your parish needs them.
Lenten Leader Retreat for DREs, Catechists, and Youth Ministers - March 28
Mark your calendars for a Lenten leader retreat designed for DREs, Youth Ministers, and Parish Leaders on March 28, 2026. Join us for a day of rest, community, and prayer! Register here.
https://diojeffcity.org/
Marriage Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2026 Diocesan Marriage Retreat! Join us March 13-14, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Our retreat will be led by two inspiring couples from the Marianist Retreat Center. Childcare will be available.
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
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!
Registration for Diocesan Summer Camps 2026 opens January 31st
The Diocese of Jefferson City holds Summer Camps for incoming middle schoolers and high schoolers. These week-long, faith-based camps provide young people with adventure, fun, and community. Registration for incoming 6th-12th graders for Summer Camps will open January 31st, 2026.
Summer Camp promotional materials are now available! Click below to access a variety of resources to share with your community about our Diocesan Summer Camps.
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!
March For Life
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.
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