January 14, 2018
St. Joseph Parish
Rectory—573-492-6595
Pastor—Fr. Joseph A. Abah
408 East Kellett Martinsburg, MO 65264
School— 573-492-6283 ELC— 573-492-6398
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church Deacon Ron Deimeke- 573-492-6417 Bulletin info email:
[email protected] Website: stjosephmb.org MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Mon Jan 15-No Mass Tue Jan 16-COR-5:30 pm-Charlie Wieschhaus Wed Jan 17-7:45 am-Mary Anne Wieschhaus Thu Jan 18-7:45 am-Steve Welschmeyer Fri Jan 19-7:45 am-Thomas Pursifull Sat Jan 20—5:30 pm-Clinton Deimeke -SSM-Audrain-7:30 pm-People of the Parishes Sun Jan 21–COR-8:00 am-Mary Elizabeth Brooks —10:00 am-Lester Arens
Weekend Masses: Saturday-5:30 pm SJC Sunday-8 am COR; 10 am SJC Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass
Saturday, Jan 20, 2018-5:30 pm Gavin Allen Mary Jane Nichols Bob & Nancy Mette Clarence & Janis Deimeke Eucharistic Ministers Jim Purvis, Maureen Ehret, Carolyn Stuckenschneider Servers Lector Greeters Offertory Gifts
Sunday, Jan 21, 2018-10:00 am Aaron Carter, Mason Rohan Rita Gangloff Burt & Dawn Miller Family Jordan & Amanda Beshears Family Eucharistic Ministers Jeff & Patty Fennewald Servers Lector Greeters Offertory Gifts
Please Keep in Your Prayers: Karen Brooks, Marie Horvath, Becky Schafer, Amanda Becker Keller, Margo Stuart, Luna Kanwischer, Charlie Jackson, Margie & Corky Weekday Servers Lane Carter, Pacey Cope 1/17-19 Wieberg, Lucy Deimeke, Therese Pursifull Appling, Michelle Lehnen, Greg Wieberg, Elaine Brookshire, Dave Children’s Liturgy None today Horvath, Danielle Doerr, Lee Purvis, Ryan Maskey, Robyn Ushers—Saturday Richard Schafer, Rodney Willingham Schlemmer, Cary Carroz, Clara Schutte, Joe & Shirley Aaron Cope, Jeff Fennewald Ushers—Sunday Russell, Bob & Mary Lou Pearl, Sarah Smith, George David Bertels, Justin Poindexter Sutter, John Beeley, Delaney Walker, Roger Gaston, ON THE CALENDAR: George Schafer, Betz Becker, Carl Ahrens, Mary Dryden, Sat, Jan 13—Ladies Night—K of C Hall at 6:30 pm Darla Shramek, Chris Bohr, Aiden Reichel, Kim Graves, Linda Welschmeyer & family, Bob Bernicky, Douglas Catron, Sun, Jan 14—Annual Bill Becker Pro-life Breakfast—8 am until Nancy Aulbur, Mary Jane Walker, Brian Christopher, Pete & Noon at the K of C Hall -RCIA Session at the rectory following Mass Frankie Stuckenschneider, Rick Gannon, Emma Hopke, Mon, Jan 15-SJ School in Session today! Kenzie Brooks, Bernice Swaim, Bill Fennewald, Dana Tue, Jan 16-Quilting from 1 to 4 pm-Jean Aulbur’s Townhouse Robnett, Joan Garufi, Dominic Cope, Marilyn Schuler -Columbus Club Meal & Meeting—6:30 pm Wed, Jan 17-Scripture Study at the rectory following Mass Mark your calendar: At this time, the only “open Thu, Jan 18-Communion Service-Pin Oaks—11:00 am to the public” event for the Bishop Elect’s Fri, Jan 19—Communion Service-Gamma Lodge-10:30 am ordination and installation is evening Vespers -Communion Service-Veterans Home-1:00 pm Service at 6 pm on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Sat, Jan 20—SJ Home & School Snowflake Dinner & Dance the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jeff City. beginning at 5 pm Sun, Jan 21—Ladies Movie afternoon—3 pm—K of C Hall LOOKING AHEAD: Parish Vitality Prayer Sun, Jan28 thru Fri, Feb 2—Catholic Schools Week! Eternal God, Father most holy, Sunday, February 11-Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—Church of whose Son established the Church, the Resurrection—9 am until 1 pm
promising that the power of evil would never prevail against her, stir up our faith and bolster our perseverance, that our faith may vitalize our parishes and our perseverance maintain our outreach. You have taught us that dying to self and obedience to the Church are essential to holiness, peace and unity. Preserve our unity as one Diocesan Church, and may the spouse of the Holy Spirit, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect us with her mantle and intercede for us with her prayer. Through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
RCIA sessions will resume at the Rectory this Sunday, January 14 following 10 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to attend. If you have questions about our faith, come find the answer here! NEEDED: School Custodian to clean approximately 12—15 hours per week. Contact St. Joseph School for more info! These are current residents of Golden Living Center Gamma Lodge, 250 E. Locust St. Wellsville, MO 63384—If you would like to send a note: Claire Casackkar, Virginia Guibor, Etta Reno, Joe & Shirley Russell, Betz Becker, Carl Ahrens, Deborah Mareschal Missouri Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Drive, Mexico, MO 65265Kathleen Fennewald and Norb Arens Golden Living Center Pin Oaks, 1525 W Monroe, Mexico, MO 65265-Mary Lou Schafer Contact the parish office if you would like someone added!
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS: Winter School Cleaning will be held this Monday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 16th from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Each family is required to clean 2 hours for the winter cleaning. We will supply cleaning agents but ask that you help by bringing rags, buckets and ladders...we have very few of these things and will need them to clean. Thank you! The Carnival Committee for Catholic Schools Week is looking for new or gently used items for the ticket table. These items can be dropped off at school. Thank you! We would like to thank everyone who has been saving their Box Top Labels. We recently received a check for $317 from the Box Top for Education Program. We would also like to thank Mrs. Barb Poindexter for taking care of our labels and submitting them. Keep collecting! THIS WEEK Monday, January 15th School will be in session. Monday & Tuesday, January 15th-16th-Winter School Cleaning from 3 to 9 pm, 2 hours required Tuesday, January 16th-8th graders to the Food Pantry Friday, January 19th-Blue/Gold Day, Baptismal Anniversaries End of 2nd quarter, Bellarmine Speech Meet in Salisbury (7/8) Saturday, January 20th--Snowflake Dinner and Dance
Happy Birthday & Anniversary to: Jan 13-Shirley Fennewald Jan 14-Angela Buckman, Leah Poindexter, Jake Brooks Jan 17-Sherry Stuckenschneider, Justin Duenke Jan 15-Justin Poindexter
Knights of Columbus Ladies Appreciation Night is Saturday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 pm at the KofC Hall. All ladies and widows of KC members are invited to attend. We will have snacks and a good time. The Annual Bill Becker Memorial Pro-Life Breakfast—Sunday, January 14 from 8 am until Noon at the K of C Hall in Martinsburg. To support area Pro-life activities—sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council # 1270. Thanks to Norb Dubbert, Richard Schafer, & Rodney Willingham for donating the hog for sausage and all they do for our breakfasts!
LADIES OF THE PARISH & HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG LADIES -SAVE THE DATE – All are encouraged to come and share time together on Sunday, January 21st, beginning at 3:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, we’ll watch the Retrouvaille is marriage program for couples whose marriage has become off course. It begins with a weekend movie: the YOUNG MESSIAH. Inspired by Scripture and program that can help get your relationship back on track. It's rooted in history, The Young Messiah imagines a year in an effective program that has worked for thousands of couples the boyhood of Jesus. When the mystery of Jesus’ & it can work for your marriage. The next program begins with divinity begins to unfold in His early years. He turns to the weekend of February 2 - 4, 2018. For further info, 800His parents for answers. But Mary and Joseph, in an 470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or contact effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they Kerry (314.753.2022) or Tom (314.409.4199) know. How do you explain the ways of the world to its A catechetical video series is available on the Diocese Creator? Follow the young Messiah as He and His family YouTube channel available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/ take the extraordinary journey from Egypt to Nazareth diojeffcity1956/feed or go to diojeffcity.org and click the red and on to Jerusalem – where His true identity and YouTube button.. The first is presented by Fr. Dylan Schrader profound destiny are revealed. and entitled “What is a Diocese and How is a Bishop Light refreshments will be available to enjoy. Selected?” The second is called “ What is the Relationship of a Bishop to his Priests and Deacons?” It is presented by Fr. Merz. Among the topics that will appear in the video series in the next two weeks are “The Qualities of a Bishop as Presented in the New Testament,” “The Cathedral (Cathedra) and Its Symbolism,” “The Relationship of a Bishop to the Pope and the College of Bishops,” “The Relationship of a Bishop to the Laity,” and “The History and Significance of the Coat of Arms and Motto of the Bishop.”
Catholic Men for Christ Conference—Feb. 3—Archdiocese of St. Louis—Touhill Performing Arts Center—Doors open at 8 am, Conference begins-9 am, Mass-4 pm. Speakers—Curtis Martin, Michael Cumbie, Fr. Godwin Olugbami, and Dr. Scott Sullivan Cost is $40 To register—catholicmenforchrist.org or call Touhill Ticket Office 314-516-4949—Questions—call 314792-7183
Montgomery City Knights of Columbus 52nd Annual Whole Hog Sausage Dinner is Sunday, January 28 from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm at the KofC Hall in Montgomery City. Adults to age 89 $12; Children 6 –10 $5 Everyone else Free. Rain, Ice, Sleet, or Snow-it’s a go!
Our Parish offers automatic giving! You can make your donation automatically every week or on a monthly basis. It’s easy to sign up—contact the parish office for the form and to work out your donation schedule. Good for our parish and helps make your weekend worship less hectic!
Church of the Resurrection Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—Sunday, February 11 serving from 9 am until 1 pm. Serving all you care to eat! Raffle prizes are afghan, quilt, and $50 cash. Tickets are 1 ticket for a dollar or 6 tickets for $5. Catholic Women for Christ Conference—Archdiocese of St. Louis-Saturday March 10 at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Doors open 8:30 am, Conference begins at 9 am. Mass at 4 pm. Cost is $40. Register online catholicwomenforChrist.org or call Touhill ticket office—314516-4949. Questions? Call—314-792-7183
Financial Report:
Expense
Income
December 2017 Fiscal Year—50%
$ 48,002.88 $ 71,868.15 $339,971.36 $379,908.27
Week: December Collection January 7th Building Campaign Catholic Missourian Seminary/Christmas
Actual: $ 32,896.00 $ 8,361.25 $ 82,958.69 $ 1,100.00 $ 3,127.00
Goal: $32,500 $6,500 $70,000 $2,450 $3,469
Difference $23,865.27 $39,936.91 Difference: $396.00 $1,861.25 $12,958.69 ($1,350.00) ($342.00)
Calling list update! If you want to be part of our parish prayer warriors and be notified of prayer requests, please see the sign up list in the church basement. Please indicate if you want a call or text message and list the appropriate phone number.
The Annual Bill Becker Memorial ProLife Breakfast—Sunday, January 14 from 8 am until Noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Martinsburg. To support area Pro-life activities— sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council # 1270.
Ladies of Resurrection, please join St. Joseph Ladies –to come and share time together on Sunday, January 21st, beginning at 3:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Martinsburg. We’ll watch the movie: the YOUNG MESSIAH. Inspired by Scripture and rooted in history, The Young Messiah imagines a year in the boyhood of Jesus. When the mystery of Jesus’ divinity begins to unfold in His early years. He turns to His parents for answers. But Mary and Joseph, in an effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they know. How do you explain the ways of the world to its Creator? Follow the young Messiah as He and His family take the extraordinary journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem – where His true identity and profound destiny are revealed. Light refreshments will be available to enjoy.
Church of the Resurrection Pancake & Sausage Breakfast— Sunday, February 11 serving from 9 am until 1 pm. Serving all you care to eat! Raffle prizes are afghan, quilt, and $50 cash. Tickets are 1 for a dollar or 6 tickets for $5. Catholic Men for Christ Conference—Feb. 3— Archdiocese of St. Louis—Touhill Performing Arts Center—Doors open at 8 am, Conference begins-9 am, Mass-4 pm. Speakers—Curtis Martin, Michael Cumbie, Fr. Godwin Olugbami, and Dr. Scott Sullivan Cost is $40 To register—catholicmenforchrist.org or call Touhill Ticket Office 314-516-4949—Questions— call 314-792-7183 Catholic Women for Christ Conference—Archdiocese of St. Louis-Saturday March 10 at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Doors open 8:30 am, Conference begins at 9 am. Mass at 4 pm. Cost is $40. Register online catholicwomenforChrist.org or call Touhill ticket office—314516-4949. Questions? Call—314-792-7183
MISSION BREAKFAST - Sun, FEB 4-Immaculate Conception Social Concerns Commission will once again sponsor their annual Mission Breakfast and Bake Sale on Sunday, February 4, at the Montgomery City Knights of Columbus Hall. Serving will be from 9:00 AM to Noon. Proceeds to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.
Montgomery City Knights of Columbus 52nd Annual Whole Hog Sausage Dinner is Sunday, January 28 from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm at the KofC Hall in Montgomery City. Adults to age 89 $12; Children 6 –10 $5 Everyone else Free. Rain, Ice, Sleet, or Snow-it’s a go! Retrouvaille is marriage program for couples whose marriage has become off course. It begins with a weekend program that can help get your relationship back on track. It's an effective program that has worked for thousands of couples & it can work for your marriage. The next program begins with the weekend of February 2 - 4, 2018. For further info, 800470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or contact Kerry (314.753.2022) or Tom (314.409.4199)
A catechetical video series is available on the Diocese February 2, 2018 (Celebrated in Parishes February 3-4, YouTube channel available at: https://www.youtube.com/ 2018) In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of user/diojeffcity1956/feed. The first is presented by Fr. Dylan prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebraSchrader and entitled “What is a Diocese and How is a tion is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Bishop Selected?” The second is called “ What is the on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Relationship of a Bishop to his Priests and Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Deacons?” It is presented by Fr. Merz. Among the topics Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consethat will appear in the video series in the next two weeks crated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all are “The Qualities of a Bishop as Presented in the New peoples. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life Testament,” “The Cathedral (Cathedra) and Its Symbolism,” is transferred to the following Sunday in order to highlight “The Relationship of a Bishop to the Pope and the College the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church. of Bishops,” “The Relationship of a Bishop to the Laity,” and “The History and Significance of the Coat of Arms and Financial Report: Expense Income Difference Motto of the Bishop.” or go to the Diocese website: diojeffcity.org and click the red YouTube button. Our Parish offers automatic giving! You can make your donation automatically every week or on a monthly basis. It’s easy to sign up—contact the parish office for the form and to work out your donation schedule. Good for our parish and helps make your weekend worship less hectic! 492-6595
December 2017 Fiscal Year—50%
$ 3,739.40 $ 5,284.39 $ 25,987.84 $28,504.22
Week: December Collection January 7th Catholic Missourian Seminary/Christmas
Actual: $ 4,605.00 $ 646.00 $ 313.00 $ 409.00
Goal: $4,000 $800 $574 $450
$1,544.99 $2,516.38
Difference: $605.00 ($154.00) ($261.00) $41.00
January 14, 2018
Pastor—Fr. Joseph A. Abah Email:
[email protected]
Deacon Ron Deimeke-573-492-6417 Bulletin info email:
[email protected]
Church of the Resurrection
Rectory—573-492-6595 409 East Bates School— 573-492-6283 Wellsville, MO 63384 ELC— 573-492-6398 Weekend Masses: Saturday—5:30 pm Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Sunday—8 am COR; 10 am SJC
Liturgical Roles For Next Week:
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Mon Jan 15-No Mass Tue Jan 16-COR-5:30 pm-Charlie Wieschhaus Wed Jan 17-7:45 am-Mary Anne Wieschhaus Thu Jan 18-7:45 am-Steve Welschmeyer Fri Jan 19-7:45 am-Thomas Pursifull Sat Jan 20—5:30 pm-Clinton Deimeke -SSM-Audrain-7:30 pm-People of the Parishes Sun Jan 21–COR-8:00 am-Mary Elizabeth Brooks —10:00 am-Lester Arens
Sunday, January 21, 2018—8:00 am
Ushers Servers-Candles Offertory Gifts Lector
George Jacobi, Al Keeven Dion Thurman Angela Andrews, Rita Meador George Jacobi Eucharistic Ministers Angela Andrews, Rita Meador, Margaret Nilges Tudy Debo Greeter Collection Counter Jim Gooch & Doug Shramek Mary Kay Thomas Please Keep in Your Prayers: Musician Leanna Thurman Mary Jane Kelly, Doug Dueing, Debbie Horvath, Marie Song Leader Horvath, Gerard Feltmann, Margo Stuart, Michelle Lehnen, Rosary Leader George Jacobi Dave Horvath, Lee Purvis, Ryan Maskey, Robyn Schlemmer, Cary Carroz, Joe & Shirley Russell, Mary Lou Pearl, Sarah Smith, George Sutter, John Beeley, Roger Gaston, Luna Kanwischer, Betz Becker, Carl Ahrens, Mary Dryden, Darla Shramek, Aiden Reichel, Kim Graves, Emma Hopke, Linda Welschmeyer, Bob Bernicky, Douglas Catron, Mary Jane Walker, Pete & Frankie Stuckenschneider, Rick Gannon, Kenzie Brooks, Bill Fennewald, Dana Robnett, Joan Garufi, Dominic Cope, Marilyn Schuler
Pancake Breakfast News: Sign up to work the breakfast is in the entrance to church—please help by filling in all the open slots! Donations to help cover the cost of the breakfast will be collected Sunday, January 21.
ON THE CALENDAR: Sun, Jan 14—Annual Bill Becker Pro-life Breakfast—8 am until Noon at the K of C Hall -RCIA Session at the rectory following Mass Mon, Jan 15-SJ School in Session today! Tue, Jan 16-Columbus Club Meal & Meeting—6:30 pm Wed, Jan 17-Scripture Study at the rectory following Mass Thu, Jan 18-Communion Service-Pin Oaks—11:00 am Fri, Jan 19—Communion Service-Gamma Lodge-10:30 am -Communion Service-Veterans Home-1:00 pm Sat, Jan 20—SJ Home & School Snowflake Dinner & Dance beginning at 5 pm Sun, Jan 21—Ladies Movie afternoon—3 pm—K of C Hall LOOKING AHEAD: Sunday, January 28 thru Friday, February 2—Catholic Schools Week! Sunday, February 11-Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—Church of the Resurrection—9 am until 1 pm
These are current residents of Golden Living Center Gamma Lodge, 250 E. Locust St. Wellsville, MO 63384—If you would like to send a note: Claire Casackkar, Virginia Guibor, Etta Reno, Joe & Shirley Russell, Betz Becker, Carl Ahrens, Deborah Mareschal Missouri Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Drive, Mexico, MO 65265-Kathleen Fennewald, Norb Arens, Rooster Stuckenschneider Golden Living Center Pin Oaks, 1525 W Monroe, Mexico, MO 65265-Mary Lou Schafer Contact the parish office if you would like someone added!
Mark your calendar: At this time, the only “open to the public” event for the Bishop Elect’s ordination and installation is evening Vespers Service at 6 pm on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City. Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes are available from the parish office. $25 each—492-6595
Parish Vitality Prayer Eternal God, Father most holy, whose Son established the Church, promising that the power of evil would never prevail against her, stir up our faith and bolster our perseverance, that our faith may vitalize our parishes and our perseverance maintain our outreach. You have taught us that dying to self and obedience to the Church are essential to holiness, peace and unity. Preserve our unity as one Diocesan Church, and may the spouse of the Holy Spirit, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect us with her mantle and intercede for us with her prayer. Through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
