ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC CHURCH 10120 Crest Rd Old Mines, Mo. 63630

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH TIFF, MO

STAFF Rev. Anthony A. Dattilo, Pastor

Carmen Litton, Principal Joyce Politte, DRE Mary Ann Pratt, Parish Secretary Vicki Thurmond, Bookkeeper Laura Villmer, School Secretary Karrie Boyer, Parish Council President Office Hours / Telephone Numbers Rectory: 438-6181 / FAX 438-3685 Office Hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (M-F) School: 438-3973 / FAX 438-3161 Rural Parish Workers: 636-586-5171 Karrie Boyer, PC President: 438-0091 SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening at 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm at Tiff Sunday morning at 8:00 am & 10:00 am WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8:15 am – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. *7:00 pm on Thursday evening *Tuesday morning Perpetual Help Devotions & Rosary before the 8:15 am Mass. CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:30 pm or by appointment. HOLY DAY SCHEDULE: Please check the Bulletin inside for Mass times. FOOD DRIVE of non-perishable foods for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry on the 1st Sunday of each month. Please bring your items and put in the box by the front door of the Church. THANK YOU! E-Mail & Web Sites: Parish – stjoachimparish@hotmail.com School – stjoachimschool@yahoo.com Parish Web Site – http://stjoachim.org School Web Site – http://stjoachimschool.com Rural Parish Workers Web Site – http://rpwck.com

JULY 14, 2013 15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WORD OF LIFE: I would also say emphatically that we must all commit ourselves with clarity and courage to every human person, especially children, who are among the most vulnerable, that they might always be defended and protected. ~ Pope Francis, Regina Caeli Address, May 5, 2013 I ask everyone to continue to pay special attention to this most important issue of respect for human life from the moment of conception… safeguarding every human being from the very first moment of his or her existence. ~ Pope Francis, Regina Caeli Address, May 12, 2013

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by

Dave Politte

July 14, 2013 – 15th

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, July 15 8:15 am – Leona Guther Tuesday, July 16 7:45 am – Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am – Amelda Marie Pratt Wednesday, July 17 8:15 am – Donald Lynn Portell Thursday, July 18 8:15 am – Howard DeGonia Friday, July 19 8:15 am – Ruth Barton Saturday, July 20 5:00 pm – Parish Family 7:30 pm (TIFF) – John & Ada Greenlee Sunday, July 21 8: 00 am – Jesse Bourbon 10:00 am – Emma Fox EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Aug. 2, 2013 (9 am- 1pm); Aug. 3

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6:30 pm at St. Joseph’s NURSING HOME: Aug. 2, 2013 @ Potosi Manor, 10:45 am LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR JULY 20

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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 5:00 pm –John Z. Coleman, Carolyn Politte, Faye Merseal, Volunteers Needed 7:30 pm (TIFF) – Richard & Rae Govero 8:00 am – Jackie O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pratt, Arthur Boyer, Robert Ross, Ed Politte 10:00 am – Al & Ima Veach, David & Monica Pratt, Jeannie Brown LECTORS 5:00 pm – Volunteer Needed 7:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteer Needed 8:00 am – Mary Ann Pratt 10:00 am – Aaron Ross OFFERTORY 5:00 pm – Mary Boyer & Nancy Peyton 7:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am – Charles & Laura Villmer Family SERVERS 5:00 pm – Wade & Allyson Coleman, Wade Mercille 7:30 pm (TIFF) –Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am –, Hannah Villmer & Jade Coleman & Tiffany Sampson CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Laura Villmer UPCOMING MEETINGS July 22

nd – St. Vincent de Paul, 7 Pm

July 23rd

– Baptism Meeting, 6:30 pm July 25

th – Liturgy/Musicians Meeting, 6:30 pm

(No Meetings for Parish Council, Advisory Board, St. Anne in July)

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE SO FAITHFUL IN THE SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH AND SCHOOL! GOD SEES YOUR SACRIFICE AND BLESSES YOU ABUNDANTLY!

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JULY 6

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# of Contributors: St. Joachim – 96 St. Joseph – 14 ST. JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Adults: $7689.00 Adults: $214.00 Loose: $508.00 Loose: $2.00 Tuition: $4290.27 Other: $1483.00 Other: $ TOTALS: $13,970.27 $216.00 GOAL: $10,636.00 $335.00 *(other is: Review, Stole fees, Mass stipends, advertising, rentals, Fall Festival, candle money, etc.) SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: St. Vincent de Paul: $319.14 $20.00 Future & Beyond: $55.00 $0.00

July 14, 2013 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time “…go and do likewise.” Luke 10:37 This was Jesus’ simple command to all of us at the end of the Good Samaritan story. How do we do “likewise?” By sharing our skills. By reaching into our pockets when financial help is needed. By taking the time to help when we are needed, not when it’s convenient for us. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Wm. Wade Delashmit, Larry & Lucy Scott, Randy Politte, Fr. Joe Welschmeyer, Dawn Thompson, George Ponzar, Barb Dickerson, Judy Moyers, George Pinson, Betty Barlett, Tony Davis, Jan Gillam, Bud Dorlac, Dennis Portell, Jim Portell, Ashlynn Kamper, Theresa Sampson, Marian Delashmit Watson, Mary Boyer Drake, Cindy Ware, Susan Kamper, Norman Jean Wilkinson, Jean Leclerc, Marilyn (Red) Emily, Carolyn Sue Bequette, Joseph R. Politte, Dennis Politte, Brian Blair, Helen Villmer, Vera Thebeau, Tom Wilson, William Boedecker, Ali Hayes, Margaret Kite, Thomas E. Bequette, Carol Hinch, Jason Thompson, Sr. Marilyn Janson, Janet DeClue, Tom Cheatham, Bill Boyer, Jeff Thompson, Jimmy Hammond, Imelda Wilson, Dorothy (Coleman) Politte, Leonard Boyer, Marcella Sansoucie, Evelyn Jinkerson, Baby Molli Catherine Cooley, Justice Rogers, Wayne Pratt, Clint Rulo, Betty Osia, Margaret Rulo, Daniel Coleman, Andy Kincaid, Mary Jane Lawson, Robert Helms, Megan Boyer, Fran Boyer, Sandy Politte, and all who are sick and suffering.

CALL TO PRAYER FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY In this Year of Faith, the Catholic Bishops of the United States have called for a nationwide effort to advance a movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty through prayer, penance, and sacrifice. Catholics across the nation are being encouraged to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and marriage and for increased protections of religious liberty. This call to prayer is prompted by unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation, particularly the HHS Mandate and current trends in government and culture toward redefining marriage. The goal of this call to prayer is twofold: (1) to increase awareness of these challenges and (2) to build spiritual stamina and fortitude among the faithful so that we can be effective and joyful witnesses of faith, hope, and charity and agents of the New Evangelization.

WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

Attend our monthly Eucharistic Adoration

Pray the Rosary daily.

Fast and abstain from meat on Fridays

Join the movement! Pray for our nation. Pray for life, marriage and religious

liberty.

Marriage: Love and Life In The Divine Plan: Helpmates “Marriage is a unique communion of persons. In their intimate union as male and female, the spouses are called to exist for each other. Just as Genesis describes Eve as a helper for Adam, we can see that in marriage, a husband and wife are meant to help each other through self-giving.” To read the document go to http://www.usccb.org/laity/loveandlife/. EVENTS TO WHICH YOU ARE INVITED: NOVENA TO ST. ANN – July 18-26, 2013. St. Ann is the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. Go to her for family needs. There are 3 daily Masses at 6:30 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. On Sunday (July 21) there is only one Mass at 9:30 am, featuring the excellent choir of Visitation/St. Ann’s Shrine, 1405 N Taylor Ave in St. Louis. Call 314-775-8811 or 535-8804 for more information. OLD FASHION COUNTRY PICNIC at Holy Family Church at Port Hudson, 8 miles south of New Haven on Highway C in Franklin County on Sunday, July 21

st. Chicken dinners are served from

11:30 am to 5:00 pm. Adults $9.00, children 6-12 $5.00. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH, LUEBBERING MO parish picnic on Sunday, July 28, 2013, noon to dark. Chicken & Mostaccioli Dinners served from noon to 6:00 pm. Live Entertainment all day, Antique Car & Tractor Display, Games for all ages. Take Hwy 30 to Hwy FF in Lonedell, three miles south on Hwy FF at Luebbering Road on the right.

OUR LADY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH PICNIC on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Weingarten, MO. Chicken & Kettle Beef Dinners with Live Dumplings & Trimmings. Serving from 11:00 am to ??. Horseshoe Tournament, Quilt Bingo, Country Store, Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit & Demonstration, Games, Live Music. Marriage Encounter: You can put the fireworks back into your marriage when you and your spouse attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend. It can bring bright ‘sparklers’ to you forever. The next weekend dates are August 9-11, September 27-29 and October 25-27. Just call 314.469.7317 or go to www.stl-wwme.org. Married Couples Weekend for couples undergoing difficulties in their relationship. "Retrouvaille" is a program designed to provide help and support for those hurting in brokenness and loneliness. It has also proven helpful to couples who are separated and divorced. Although Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin, couples from all or no faith traditions are welcome to attend. The next program begins with the weekend of September 20-22, 2013. For further information, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. Well, the Dog Days of summer have officially started; imagine, if you will, the difficulties and challenges you and your family would encounter if you did not own a car. Vinnie’s Autos, a car donation and transfer program of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, provides cars to families in need. If you would like to donate a car, motorcycle, boat, or other item or to assist us by using your interpersonal skills to broaden our donation base, please telephone the program coordinator, Greg Marino, at 314-881-6005. RECOMMENDED READING: • A HEART ON FIRE – Catholic Witness ad the Next America; Charles J. Chaput • LORD, I HURT! – The Grace of Forgiveness and the Road to Healing; Anne Costa • TRUE FREEDOM – On Protecting Human Dignity & Religious Liberty; Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York • GOD’S ON THE PHONE – Stories of Grace in Action; Regis Flaherty • NEVER GIVE UP – My Life and God’s Mercy; John Janaro • A PLACE OF HEALING – Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain and God’s Sovereignty; Joni Eareckson Tada

Our Good Neighbor God God sent Jesus to re-form our hearts, to re-create them, to transform them into more loving and open hearts. The Gospel challenges the old saying the poet Robert Frost once quoted, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Jesus educates us into another vision of what makes a good neighbor.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: RCIA. If you are looking to develop a personal relationship with Jesus, a community where you can belong, worship experiences, knowledge about the Catholic Church, service opportunities, or sacraments. Look no further. Call Mrs. Joyce Politte at 573-438-3213 or 573-438-3973 or Mrs. Mary Ann Pratt at 573-438-6181. MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: “I would like to form a Maintenance Committee to assess the physical needs of the parish property, so a meeting is being planned for Tuesday, July 16

th at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. If you are interested in

being on the Maintenance Committee please come to the meeting or call the parish office.” Fr. Tony Beginning with August Parish Meeting nights will be moved to Tuesday evening instead of Monday evening. For August only the Parish Council meeting will be held on the 3

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St. Joachim School

“Your Future Begins With Us” News from St. Joachim School & PSR

Mission Statement The mission of St. Joachim Catholic School is to assist the parents and parish community in the shared responsibility of educating God’s children to be knowledgeable, responsible, loving Christians. From Principal’s Desk Enrollment is underway for the 2013-2014 school year. There are limited Pre K seats. Consider St. Joachim School as an alternative to public education for your children or grand children. St. Joachim is an accredited school that provides an excellent spiritual and academic formation. Reminder to School Parents: Payments for 2013-2014 began on July 1st. All tuition and payment of fees for 2012-2013 are due before enrollment for 2013-2014 is final. If you are having difficulty meeting your tuition payments, please call the parish office at 438-6181.

Parent Baptism Meeting will be held in the Parish Building (up the ramp) from 6:30-8 p.m. on July 23. Both parents and godparents must be present. At least one godparent must be 16 years of age and a practicing Catholic. A non-Catholic witness is called a sponsor. If attending, please call the rectory at 438-6181. Liturgy Meeting for liturgy committee, all musicians, sacristans, church decorators, and other interested persons will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 in the school cafeteria. SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND FOR THE MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE APPEAL FOR THE MARIANIST MISSIONS: Please welcome Rev. David J. Paul, S.M. who will be speaking about the Marianist ministry in Karonga, Malawi where, through skills training, the Marianist empower orphans who are victims of the AIDS pandemic. He will also talk about their ministry in Nairobi, Kenya where, through primary education, they empower 2,000 children to hope for a better future that life in the terrible slums of Nairobi. Please be generous. WANTED: MUSICIANS who would be willing to lead the people to life up their hearts in song & praise to God. If interested, call Joyce Politte at 573-438-3213. St. Joachim Parish will have a CYC volleyball team for girls in grades 3-6. Girls must be enrolled in St. Joachim School or PSR. For information, contact Laura Villmer, 573-760-3968, by July 25. Roster must be submitted to CYC by August 1.

SAVE THESE DATES TO YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN ON ATTENDING: Friday, July 26

, 2013, Feast Day of St. Joachim & Ann. Mass at

7:00 pm. A potluck meal will be served in the school cafeteria following Mass. Plan on attending and visiting with your fellow parishioners! Saturday, August 24, 2013, 5:00 PM MASS, Formal Installation Mass for our pastor, Fr. Anthony Dattilo, celebrated by Bishop Edward Rice. A reception will be held in the cafeteria following the Mass. Parish Membership: We welcome new members to our parish family and ask that you formally join us and share your time, talent, and treasure. A registration form is available at each of the doors of the church. Current parishioners are asked to inform the Parish office of any changes in the family (i.e., change of address, moving out the parish, additions o the family, etc.) Thank You! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: begins tomorrow at the Rural Parish Workers from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm. Everyone is invited to the BIG VBS Party at St. Michael House on Friday, July 19th, at 7 p. m. It's the finale of the week long VBS. It's always fun to see the children perform and an ice cream social will be provided. Servants of the Lord are needed! Pray and ask God to show you where you can help out in lay ministry within our parish. We have a great need for Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Readers, Parish Council and Finance Committee members. God is calling you …. Are you listening? THANK YOU…to some special ladies for all their hard work these past few weeks! We appreciate all you’ve accomplished! Thank you to Don Trokey for some work he did on the garage and to the Busken Family for work done on the church parking lot!

**CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS–Aug. 4, 2013. Serving is from 10:00 – 2 pm (unless they run out!) Your support is appreciated! Desserts & workers are always needed! Please help if you can!

**PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – July 28, 2013 - Serving is from 7:30-11:30! Stop by before the 10:00 Mass for a great breakfast! Workers are always needed and welcome!

This Week’s Reading: Today we will hear the familiar story of the Good Samaritan. In the first reading, we learn that God’s command is already in our hearts—we have only to carry it out. At the end of the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus says that we are to “go and do likewise.” As you listen to God’s word today, try to hear what God has written in your heart, and allow God to help you know how to carry it out. Question of the Week: When was the last time I saw someone in need and passed on by, or stopped to help, and what made the difference in my choice?

Our Annual Fall Festival is September 8, 2013. Call 573-438-6181 and say:

“Where can I help out?” YOUR HELP IS WANTED!

GREATEST NEED: Parking & Horse Shoes

Last year’s Booth Chair people we need to hear from are: Soda (canned); Bingo, Parcel Post, Children’s Games, Bounce Houses – please give us a call if you are still interested in helping in these areas. There are several areas of the festival that need HELP. If you did not work last year but are willing to help out this year please call the office, too! We still need all the volunteers we can get! If you are interested in being part of this year's Fall Festival please call the rectory office as soon as possible. [no calls this week ] We are now accepting donations of Canned Cut Green Beans & Country Time Lemonade for the Fall Festival dinner.

SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 17, 2013 In August of 1813, Washington County became the fifth county in the State of Missouri. A committee has been working for two years to celebrate this bicentennial. Our parish grounds have been chosen as the place for this great celebration. The day will start at 10:00. An opening ceremony will be held at 11:00 with flag raisings of the French, Spanish and American Flags. A French Diplomat will be present to say a few words and other representatives will be on hand. Old time crafts, foods cooked by Old Mines Area Historical Society, games for kids, and many other activities. A PIE JUDGING CONTEST in school cafeteria – so get your favorite recipe out and get those pies entered. Our own Old Mines area Ambassador will be on hand to play the music our parents, grandparents and ancestors loved to listen to. Everyone is welcome!!! Please come and enjoy the day with family and friends.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: As Catholics, we believe that, at the Mass, the bread and wine offered by the priest become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, which we receive in Holy Communion. After Mass has ended, however, the Body and Blood remain, and the Sacred Host is reserved in the tabernacle of every Catholic Church (while the Precious Blood is consumed rather than reserved). Pope Benedict pointed out that spending time in prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle is necessary for spiritual growth: "In modern life, so often noisy and dispersive, it is more than ever important to recover the capacity for inner silence and prayer. Eucharistic adoration enables this to happen . . . " Here at St. Joachim, Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Friday of the month. We would like to have someone praying in Adoration from 9 am until 6 pm with Benediction held at 6 pm. Could you not pray an hour with our Lord? Please sign up to spend an hour in prayer! More than one person can sign up for any given hour! ___9-10 am ___10-11am ___11-Noon ___12-1 pm ___1-2 pm ___1-2 pm ___2-3 pm ___3-4 pm ___4-5 pm ___5-6 pm Name_____________________________________