St. Joseph Catholic ChurchApr 14, 2019 · St. Joseph Catholic Church 10 N Long Street, Farmington,...

St. Joseph Catholic Church

10 N Long Street, Farmington, MO 63640 573-756-4250 www.stjosephfarmington.com

Visit the Women of MaryBakesale TODAY in the parish center

after all Masses

Join us for the K of C Breakfast TODAY

in the cafeteriafollowing 7:30 & 9:00 Masses

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WelcomeWelcome to St. Joseph in Farmington!

We believe every individual is on a journey to become closer to God – where you are on that journey is unique. We seek to welcome each person regardless of the stage of their spiritual life, their struggles, failings, or faults. Join us each week as we worship God in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

God is working in your life. He is guiding you on this journey in life. This journey is never meant to be one you take on your own. We hope and pray that you will reach out, sign up and attend any of our parish activities. This journey is meant to be shared. Thank you for coming.

Join us so we can journey together toward a closer relationship with Jesus Christ!

From the Pastor’s Pen

Parish Directory Rev. William Thess .......................................Pastor email: [email protected] Deacon Mark Byington ............ Permanent Deacon email: [email protected] Abe AuBuchon...........................Pastoral Associate email: [email protected]

Shirley Bieser........................................... Principal email: [email protected] Michelle England ...................Co-Directors of PSR Lisa Pratte email: [email protected] Lisa Cartee................... Office / Business Manager email: [email protected] Agnes Hinkebein ...................Pastoral Health Care email: [email protected]

Connie Grindel ..............................................RCIA email: [email protected] Scott Watson ................................Pastoral Council Jim Eaton.............................Financial Commission Rob Grindel ..................Property and Maintenance Ed Brown............................. Cemetery Association Mike Ward .............................Knights of Columbus Parish Business Office Hours

Monday thru Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pmPhone (573)756-4250 • Fax (573)756-6938

10 North Long Street • Farmington, MO 63640

Sacramental Life Daily Mass Tuesday thru Friday................... 8:00 am Friday (All School Mass Aug-May)............... 8:00 am Sunday Mass Observance - Saturday......... 5:00 pm Sunday ..... 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am Holy Days of Obligation ........ check inside of bulletin

The Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturdays 4:00-4:45 pm, Sundays 7:00-7:15 am

or by appointment

The Sacrament of BaptismBaptisms are held the first Sunday of the monthafter the 10:30 am Mass. Baptismal preparation

class required. Contact the parish office.

The Sacrament of MarriageCelebrated after meeting the bride and groom and

beginning preparation six months before the wedding, in accordance with Archdiocesan Wedding Policy.

Happy Birthday

Happy Anniversary&

To All of Our Parishioners Celebrating This Week!!!


Reminders for Holy week...No RCIA on Tuesday, April 16

No Rosary on Wednesday, April 17No Daily Mass on Holy Thursday or Good Friday

No Adoration on Holy ThursdayParish Office will be Closed on Good Friday

Ministersof the Liturgy

Saturday, April 20The Easter Vigil of the Holy Night

8:00 pm MassPriest: Fr. William ThessDeacon : Deacon Mark ByingtonLectors: David Brickler, Sandi Brooks, Vickey Damba Phyllis LaPlant, Helen ThurmanExtraordinary Ministers: Pam Brickler, Ron Brooks, Rob Grindel, Cindy Kelso, Mike KelsoUshers: Ron Carrera, Corey Hulsey, Dylan Kelso Zach KelsoServers: B. Howard, C. Howard, C. WatsonCantors: Tom Berkbigler, Judy Davis, Terry Guiley, Susan McMann, Michelle Podolak

Sunday, April 21Easter Sunday of the Resurrection

of the Lord7:30 am Mass

Priest: Fr. William ThessLector: Norene Leonard Extraordinary Ministers: Jim Eaton, Jack Neiner, Kathy Neiner, Dottie Reeves, Jayne WooldridgeUshers: Ed Brown, Gerald Hulsey, Bill Jokerst, Ed WooldridgeServers: A. Cummings, S. SchaferCantor: Jane Ramos

9:00 am MassPriest: Fr. William ThessLector: Vanessa TrokeyExtraordinary Ministers: Jane Allen, Jill Patton, Jennifer Rhodus, Joe Rhodus, Charlotte Vander BolUshers: Mike Backer, Dan Combs, George Kracke, John PodolakServers: T. Benoist, A. Hubbard, J. PikeyCantor: Dawn Fuemmeler

10:30 am MassPriest: Fr. William ThessDeacon: Deacon Mark ByingtonLector: Chad Speakar Extraordinary Ministers: Shirley Bieser, Katie Rhodes, Terri Roney, Kelley SpeakarUshers: John Bieser, Corey Hulsey, Nick Hulsey, Tim MastersServers: P. Cruse, A. Masters, J. MastersCantor: Michelle Podolak

Ministersof the Liturgy

Holy Thursday, April 187:00 pm Mass

Priest: Fr. William ThessDeacon: Deacon Mark ByingtonLectors: Sandi BrooksExtraordinary Ministers: Ron Brooks, Mitch Fuemmeler, Rob Grindel, Chuck HaydenUshers: Mike Backer, Tom Donze, Mike Kelso, Jack NeinerServers: A. Masters, J. Masters, C. WatsonCantor: Judy Davis

Friday of the Passion of the LordApril 19

7:00 pm MassPriest: Fr. William ThessDeacon: Deacon Mark ByingtonLectors: Vanessa TrokeyUshers: Tom Donze, Mike Kelso, Jack Neiner, Don TrokeyServers: A. Cummings, C. WatsonCantor: Dawn Fuemmeler

Your Gifts to God and ParishSunday, April 7, 2018

Due to the holiday printing deadline,we could not include the offerings for April 7 in this issue.

They will be published in next week’s bulletin.

Thank You For Your Faithfulness!!!


Monday, April 15, 2019Sacristans

Pat Beussink, Jana Doré,Jo Rustemeyer, Judy Alig

Money CountersDonna Black, Sue Brown,

Kathy Neiner, Debbie Thomure

How many times have you heard someone make a disparaging comment about Jesus or our Catholic faith? How did you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturbance? Or, do you remain quiet because you believe people will think negatively about you? Pray for the courage to speak up and enter into a respectful dialogue when the opportunity arises.

St. Joseph Catholic ChurchParish Mission Statement

We are called by our Lord Jesus Christ,to be His church and live His gospel.

We strive to fulfill our baptismal callingby prayer, worship, teaching and insharing our faith and serving others.

Guided by the Holy Spirit andthrough our patron St. Joseph, we

commit ourselves to the responsiblestewardship of all God’s gifts.

St. Catherine of AlexandriaCoffman, Missouri

Mass: Saturday 7:00 pm Holy Day of Obligation:

Vigil Mass 7:00pm

Founded in 1887Canonical Parish 1919

No Mass on Easter

Weekend.Mass will

resume on April 27

Your Gifts to God and Parish

“I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will

deny three times that you know me.”

(Luke 22:34)

Saturday, April 6, 2019Due to the holiday printing deadline we could not include the offerings

for April 6 in this issue. They will be published in next week’s bulletin.

Thank You For Your Faithfulness

Happy Birthday!April 17

Jimmy Herzog

Easter TriduumScheduleHoly Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper..................7:00 pmAltar of Repose until 12 midnight

Good FridayStations of the Cross ..........................2:00 pmThe Lord’s Passion.............................7:00 pm

Holy SaturdayEaster Vigil .........................................8:00 pm

Easter SundayMass...................7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am

Annual Catholic Appealwill begin on April 27 with desserts following Mass


Hannah (Bobby) GawfLauren (Nathan) Stein

Alyssa (Alex) TrautmanKathy (Mitch) Weddle

Let us pray for those who are carrying the gift of life. . .

If you are carrying the gift of life and would like the prayers of your parish family please call the

parish office.

Together we pray for those who are sick. (Parishioners names are in bold.)

Please pray for: Karen Blair, Barb Thebeau, Easton Rustemeyer, Josh Harrison, Keith Hutson, Jeff George, Vince Block, Jeff Dickhaus, Tara Parmley, Jack Parmley, Kathy Gerardo, Jason Eastman, Gerri Sisson, Lori Bryan, Glenda Guenther, Pat Wofford Sandra Hoehn, Rose Petinga, Loretta Forsythe, Mark Wallace, Chuck Davis, Dan Stott, Ronald Bailey, Haley Hays, Erik Bolhafner, Jack Weber, Bob Bone, Ken Palmer, Rhonda LaPierre, Gil Kennon, Kenny Barber, Debbie McCarver, Jewel Cox, Chaeleigh Hayes, Cindy Zinker, Carmen C. Hall, Michelle Evans, Carl Pruetzel, Ronald Poncet, David Dews, Ruth Denton, Warren Lodholz, Beulah Carrow, Pat Kernan Family, Jason Kernan Family.

To add someone to the prayer list contact Pat Boatright at [email protected] or 756-4169.

Please Pray for our TroopsPrivate Beau Brandt

grandson of Debbie Thomure

Private James Bishopgrandson of Judy Carriere

Sergeant Gregory T. Corcoranson of Tom Corcoran and

grandson of Romana Corcoran

Major David Brewer son of Louise Brewer

Sergeant Gerald Hafnerson of Richard & Mary Hafner

CW4 Steve Howellson-in-law of John & Michelle Podolak

Specialist Corey Jonesson of Dale and Arlene Jones

1 LT Olivia M. Klinkhardt niece Mary Lou Brady

Tech Sergeant Amber Kammerersister of Brian & Mandy Hubbard

Captain Tessa J. Klinkhardt MD niece Mary Lou Brady

CW1 Evan (Jessica) Lunsford son-in-law of Jay (Shelly) Ellis

Sergeant Timothy MastersParishioner

LCpl Austin Pattonson of Jill Patton

Lt Cmdr. Catherine (Wolo) Perezdaughter of Mike and Jo Anne Wolo

MSgt E-7 Chris (Jill) Perkuhnson-in-law of Jay (Shelly) Ellis

CW3 Nicholas Andrew Riceson of Nick and Margaret Rice

Patrick Rudroff son of Greg & Susan Rudroff

ET2 Josh Rustemeyergrandson of Jo Rustemeyer

Ryan Turknephew of Steve and Cynthia Paroski

BJ Waltz nephew of Steve and Cynthia Paroski

2nd LT Christopher Hafnergrandson of Richard and Mary Hafner

E-4 Mark BieserParishioner

Sergeant Grace Jonesdaughter-in-law of Dale and Arlene Jones

2nd LT Jacob Roneyson of Kevin and Terri Roney

Maj Chris Henryson-in-law of Frank and Sandy Laramore

and son-in-law of Susie Rohrer

HM1 Adam Huskeyson of Frank and Sandy Laramore

Logan Methenianephew of Tracy Millstead

Spc James Wolf grandson of James Rose

SSG Justin Wolf grandson of James Rose

Prayer to St. Joseph Blessed Joseph, husband of Mary, be with us this day. You protected and cherished the Virgin; loving the Child Jesus as your Son, you rescued Him from the danger of death.Defend the Church, the household of God,purchased by the Blood of Christ. Guardian of the Holy Family, be with us in our trials. May your prayers obtain for us the strength to flee from error and wrestle with the powers of corruption so that in life we may grow in holiness and in death rejoice in the crown of victory. Amen.


Know Someone Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Contact Connie today at 573-756-4250 [email protected]

Maybe you, or someone you know is looking for

peace, needing hope or wanting to feel God’s love.

Come join us!

Welcome CandidatesThose who will receive full initiation into our Faith Community

RCIA“Come as You Are”“Come as You Are”

Kim is the wife of Matt Amsden. Matt and Kim were married at St. Joseph and she always knew that she would someday join the Church. Kim loves learning and teaching. She has been working as an educator for over 30 years and is currently teaching first grade in our parish school. Kim looks forward to deepening her faith by participating fully in Mass.

Jamie has one daughter, RosaArami Chavez. She grew up and graduated from Fredericktown High School and was baptized when she was 13. She is currently working towards her AA degree in accounting. Jamie is joining the Church because she was at a time in her life that had been very low. She felt God reach out and called to her while attending Mass.

Philip’s parents are Gary and Carol Hoffman. Philip grew up in the Caledonia area. He graduated from MAC and CMU with a B.A. in accounting and currently works at Crouch, Farley, & Heuring. Philip has never been a member of a church but said that when God called him, He called him to the Catholic Church.

James is married to Tracy Millstead. James grew up and lived in Farmington until he left to serve the military in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army until 2004. He lived in Kansas until returned here and became a police officer. He is currently employed by the Department of Corrections as a sergeant. James looks forward to sharing the Faith with his wife.

Kimberly Amsden Jamie Henson Philip Hoffman James Millstead

May God welcome him home, fill him with peace and bless those who will miss him.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...We pray for the repose of the soul of

Ben Schlagerparishioner

Loc Phanparishioner


Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intentions

Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones

For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their

lives to save the lives of others.

OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop’s Retired Religious Letter

OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop’s Holy Land Letter

Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,

During this Lenten season, we seek to strengthen our relationship with God through prayer and sacrifice, and it is in that light that I write to you today.The annual Archbishop’s Collection for Retired Priests will be taking place on Easter Sunday.This collection serves to provide support and care for the priests who have sacrificed so much for our parishes and communities. The Archbishop’s Collection for Retired Priests is an opportunity to give back to those who give so much.Through spiritual milestones and decades of service, our priests are there when you, your family and your fellow parishioners count on them. But in retirement, it will be the priests who count on you for prayers and support so that they can continue to serve in the name of God. Your individual contributions help meet the needs of our priests during this period of aging and disability. For the continued prosperity of our parishes and our archdiocese, it is essential that we support our priests and provide them with the peace of mind that they will be cared for in retirement. With our support, they can continue to give the entirety of their effort towards serving you, your loved ones, and your faith.Please help to ensure that this care is available for retired priests now and in the future bycontributing to the Archbishop’s Collection for Retired Priests on Easter Sunday. You can also contribute online by visiting Arch-stl.org/RetiredPriests. The Archdiocese and our priests are so deeply grateful for your support.Please know that I and our retired priests are praying for you and your families during this Easter Season.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Robert J. CarlsonArchbishop of St. Louis

Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,

On Good Friday, April 19, 2019, the annual collection for the Holy Land will be taken up inparishes throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis.The Gospel message of compassion confirms the need for the Good Friday collection in support of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. We must recognize how much the generous concern of Catholics around the world has already accomplished in this tumultuous area of the world.Our financial assistance supports the Holy Places but also social and charitable activities,educational and scientific activities, and pastoral activities. In addition, the collection supports liturgical, ecumenical and communications programs.It is important that we assist in providing care for the Christians living in the Holy Land.I want to ask you for your generous support of the collection for the Holy Land on Good Friday, April 19.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Robert J. CarlsonArchbishop of St. Louis


Would you like to honor your mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, or friend in a special way this Mother’s Day? The Respect Life Committee, along with the Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center, is sponsoring unique Mother’s Day cards for you to send to someone special in your life and at the same time make a donation in her honor to the Parkland PRC.

The cards are located in back of church, along with a letter of explanation and an envelope for sending your donation. Simply pick up as many cards as you would like, send the cards to those you would like to honor, and send a donation to the Parkland PRC in the envelope included with the card.

Thank you for your support!

Respect Life Committee

Mother’s Day Cards

Our collection continues...the next collection deadline is

May 16!Please support our school

and children!

Box Tops for EducationVisit unplannedfilm.com for locations, times and

ticket information.

Eucharistic Celebrationsand Mass Intentions

Week of April 15 - 21Monday: Monday of Holy Week Readings: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 7:00 am: Communion Service Tuesday: Tuesday of Holy Week Readings: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab,15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 7:00 am: Dorothy Wulfers Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week Readings: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 7:00 am: Loc Phan

Thursday: Holy Thursday Readings: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 7:00 pm: Fred & Jean Bach Friday: Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Readings: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordSaturday: Easter VigilReadings: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a] b) Gn 22:1-18 8:00 pm: Wulfer Family

Sunday:Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Lk 24:1-12 7:30 am: Vel Schnurbusch 9:00 am: Todd Jokerst 10:30 am: St. Joseph Parishioners

visit www.stjosephfarmington.com and click on “daily mass readings” for easy reference.

c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1d) Is 55:1-11e) Rom 6:3-11


Saturday, April 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bring Your Easter Basket!

Preschool Egg HuntSt. Joseph “Little Saints” Catholic Preschool will be hosting an egg hunt for all area preschool aged children ages 2-5!

The egg hunt will take place in the field behind the preschool (if it rains, we will move to the school gym).

Please RSVP to principal Shirley Bieser, at [email protected] or call 756-4250.Please include child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, phone number and email address.

St. Joseph Catholic SchoolStrong Academics in the Catholic Tradition

501 Ste. Genevieve AvenueFarmington, MO • 573-756-6312

www.stjosephfarmington.com/education

Now EnrollingPreschool - 8th Grade

for the 2019 - 2020 School Year

St. Joseph Catholic School provides a rich and challenging

curriculum in a community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus

Christ and the Traditions of the Catholic Church.

St. Joseph Catholic School seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic math teacher for middle school for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Applicants must be Catholic, possess proper Certification, be familiar with Chromebook technology and be willing to work toward religious certification. Duties include assisting with after school activities.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume by April 26 to principal, Shirley Bieser, at [email protected].

Employment Opportunities at St. Joseph Catholic School

for the 2019- 2020 School Year

We are looking to fill the following position for next school year:

Certified Math Teacher

St. Joseph School Spotlight


How to Share Your Faith With AnyoneRecent popes have challenged all Catholics to participate in the New Evangelization. But most Catholics feel ill-equipped to take up the challenge. Terry Barber, founder of St. Joseph Communications, has written a practical guide that takes much of the pain and uncertainty out of sharing one's faith. Based on Barber's decades of personal experience as an effective evangelist and masterful communicator, and drawing on the perceptions, examples, and lessons of other great evangelists and apologist, How To Share Your Faith With Anyone informs, entertains, and inspires would-be, as well as, seasoned evangelists and teachers.

Book of the Week:

New for our Children:Saint Snippets!

Bernadette Soubirous was born in 1844, the first child of an extremely poor miller in the town of Lourdes in southern France. On Feb-ruary 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a cave above the banks of the Gave River near Lourdes. Berna-dette was known as a virtuous girl though a dull student who had not even made her first Holy Communion. In poor health, she had suffered from asthma from an early age.

There were 18 appearances in all, the final one occurring on the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16. According to Bernadette, the Lady of her visions was a girl of 16 or 17 who wore a white robe with a blue sash. Yellow roses covered her feet, a large rosary was on her right arm. In the vision on March 25 she told Bernadette, “I am the Immaculate Con-ception.” It was only when the words were explained to her that Bernadette came to real-ize who the Lady was.

During her life, Bernadette suffered much. She was hounded by the public as well as by civic officials until at last she was protected in a convent of nuns. Five years later, she petitioned to enter the Sisters of Notre Dame of Nevers. After a period of illness she was able to make the journey from Lourdes and enter the novitiate. But within four months of her arrival she was given the last rites of the Church and allowed to profess her vows. She recovered enough to become infirmarian and then sacristan, but chronic health problems persisted. She died on April 16, 1879, at the age of 35.

source:https://www.franciscanmedia.org

Saint Bernadette SoubirousApril 16 - (1844 - 1879)

Our Garden Club Needs You!Our Garden Club Needs You!The Garden Club is looking for anyone interested in helping to maintain our flower pots around church during the summer. Volunteers

would only have one week during the summer to be responsible to water the flowers. We have no meetings!

If you are interested in helping out, call or email Pat Boatright at

[email protected] (756-4169) or Dotty Bach (756-1357); we will be making out the schedule in the next few weeks.

Welcome...We warmly welcome to our Parish Community

the following Parishioners...

Larry and Deborah Goff


Lenten Diaper DriveWeekend Masses

March 30 - April 14The Permanent Deacons in conjunction with the Respect Life Office, will be collecting diapers for infants and toddlers as part of our fourth annual diocesan-wide Pro-Life service project to assist families in need. Last year we collected over 277 thousand diapers and we would like to exceed that total this year. All diapers collected will be donated to the Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center. Diaper sizes most in need are sizes 4, 5, & 6. For more information, contact permanent deacon, Mark Byington, any Respect Life Committee member, any St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry member, or call the parish office. We ask you to pray for the success of this project! You can drop off the diapers in the parish center or parish office at your convenience.

Due to the Diaper Drive, there will not be a collection of baby items for Easter this year. We appreciate everyone supporting the Diaper Drive!!! - Respect Life Committee

Thank You for Supporting Our Bake Sale!!!

St. Joseph's Parish

Annual Spring Bake SaleApril 13 and 14

after ALL masses • in the Parish Center

All parishioners are asked to donate baked items.

Items may be brought to the parish center after 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 13 or after 7:00 am on Sunday, April 14.

All types of baked items are appreciated, but we ask that you do not bring anything that needs to be refrigerated.

Please label what the item is, but you do not need to price it.

Proceeds go to bereavement luncheons, church linens and supplies.If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Podolak at 573-915-5132

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What’s Happening in Other Parishes:

Queen of HeartsRaffle Journey

Every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30Knights of Columbus Hall in Bloomsdale

Drawings will be held at 7:45 each week.Call (573) 483-2555 for more information.

Palm Sunday Chicken & Sausage Dinner

Sunday, April 14 • 11am-6pmSt. Vincent de Paul Church, Dutzow, MO

All you can eat chicken & sausage, beer garden, raffles, games & much more!Call (636) 433-2678 for more information.

Project Rachel RetreatMay 1 from 9am - 5pm

Archbishop Rigali Center, St. Louis

The retreat, which takes place in a confidential, home-like setting, is open to any women who

are suffering from an abortion experienceCall (314) 792-7596 for more information.

Risen Jesus PartyApril 20, Holy Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Pauline Books & Media, Crestwood

A joyful way for little ones to prepare their hearts for Easter!

Call (314) 965-3512 for more information.

All Parishioners. . .We Need YOU!!

Saturday, May 188:00 am until clean!

It’s that time of the year again! We need your help to give our beautiful grounds a

good spring sprucing up! We are very

proud of our facilities and grounds and want

to keep them maintained. All

families are welcome!

St. Joseph Annual St. Joseph Annual Parish PicnicParish Picnic

June 30, 2019

Dinner Auction October 19, 2019

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From the proclamation of the Gospel at the beginning of the liturgy, we know that today is different, not only because we hear two Gospel passages, or because we hold palms and process. Today begins Holy Week, a time set apart, a week in which to listen, pray, reflect, and take to heart the truth of Christ’s passion, crucifixion, death, and ultimately, resurrection. It takes a week, and a lifetime, to truly hear the message of Christ’s love. It is difficult for us to comprehend that Jesus willingly sacrificed himself, so we must hear the story again and again. Let this week be for us a new moment of faith in which we, together with the criminal who was crucified with Christ, cry out, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

JESUS ANNOUNCES GOD’S KINGDOM OF LOVEJesus had walked, healed, forgiven sins, performed miracles, and eaten with the people. His message was simple yet profound: in Christ, the kingdom of God is at hand. Jesus announced God’s kingdom of love, teaching all who would listen. In God’s kingdom, the greatest is as the youngest; the leader is the servant. Those who follow Jesus are called to wash feet, attend to the last and the least, show mercy to the sinner, and love enemies. Even in the hour of his passion, Jesus did not turn away from his mission of love. He healed the ear of one who had come to arrest him, did not lash out at Pilate or Herod, consoled the women who wept, and forgave those who crucified him. He heard the cry of the criminal who called out to him from the cross, and promised him a place in Paradise. Jesus shows us that God’s way is the way of love at all costs, even when it means giving more than we think appropriate or possible.

WE SHARE CHRIST’S MISSIONLet us not be mistaken. Jesus’ mercy and forgiveness led him to the cross, and we who follow him will surely experience trial and be misunderstood in our determination to live as disciples. We will be called to make difficult decisions about the way we live our lives, serve others, give of our time and money, show patience, and favor those who are poor and vulnerable. Friends may turn away, family members may question our commitment to Christ above all else. Jesus remained singularly focused on God’s will. And so must we. Jesus gave without counting the cost, and so must we. In Christ, we also have a mission of love. We, too, are called to stay focused on God’s will. In this, we will announce God’s kingdom and be assured of our place in it when Christ returns in glory. In this Holy Week, let us reflect deeply on the mystery of God’s love for us in Christ and renew our commitment to live as Christian disciples in the world.

Today’s Readings: Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 -- 23:56 [23:1-49]

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Weekly Parish Rosary on Wednesday at 7:15 pm

Wednesday Rosary

“When you give a sermon, urge people to say my Rosary, and in this way

your words will bear much fruit for souls.”

~Our Lady to St. Dominic

This Week at St. JosephTuesday, April 16

No RCIA

Wednesday • April 17No PSR

Rosary7:15 pm • Church

Holy Thursday • April 18 No Eucharistic AdorationMass of the Lord’s Supper

7:00 pm • Church

Altar of ReposeAfter Mass - 12:00 am

Good Friday • April 19Stations of the Cross

1:00 pm • Church

The Lord’s Passion7:00 pm • Church

Holy Saturday • April 20Easter Vigil

8:00 pm • Church

Easter Sunday • April 21Masses • 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am

Coming up in our Parish...

April 13 &14WOM Bakesale

April 19-21The Sacred Triduum

April 27First Communion

April 28Our Father’s Table

May 5Senior Breakfast

May 6Athletics Banquet

May 18Parish Clean Up

May 178th Grade Graduation

Thanksgiving Prayer after Mass

Prayer of St. Thomas AquinasI thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy servant, with the precious body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from condemn-ing me to punishment, may bring about my pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience, humility, obedi-ence, and every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invis-ible, allaying for me every distur-bance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, won-derful past all telling, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

“For our elect who are preparing to be initiated into

the Church”

Recovery International helps people improve their lives.

Joining or supporting RI enables us to help people achieve Better. Mental. Health.

Mercy Hospital South - Hyland Education Building

10020 Kennerly Rd., Room 2009Phone: (314) 525-1000


Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays

8:30 am - 6:30 pm

First Friday of the Month 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Agnes Hinkebein, RN

[email protected]

If you are currently homebound or are

hospitalized or know of a parishioner who is, please contact me at

756-4250 or email me at:

Advertiser of the Week...

Please patronize our Advertisers!Try Bulletin Advertising call

800-876-7000, Ext. 295.

Open Tuesday and Friday, 9-12 pmFor assistance call 756-0997

Our food pantry serves people in the St. Francois county regardless of race,

sex, national origin, religion, or age.

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.

St. Joseph Parish’sSt. Vincent de Paul

Food Pantry

For more information contact Charlie and Rita Boyd at

760-7887 • [email protected]

5. Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will

increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal

relationship and friendship with him.

We are in need of 2 adorers for First Friday Adoration from

10:30-11:30. Please call the parish office to sign up.

As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul envelope, know that

you are a sign of God’s love to those who carry their

cross of suffering and pain.Timothy R. McMann, DDS

573-218-9696Parishioner

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