PARISH STAFF Rev. Basil Eruo Pastor [email protected]573-201-6701 Deacon Robert Leake [email protected]573-248-7640 Cheryl Hirner, Secretary [email protected]217-779-2593 Cathy Fohey, Director of Religious Education [email protected]573-231-6362 Rose Hudson Parish Council President 573-769-2585 Elizabeth Bradley, Altar Society President 573-769-2972 Dale Gervais Knights of Columbus 573-769-2653 Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am –Noon and 1:00-4:00pm HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR MARCH That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected. LOCATION 400 S. Lane / PO Box 606 Palmyra, MO 63461 p: 573-769-3270 e: [email protected]w: www.stjoepalmyra.org fb: facebook.com/ StJosephCatholicChurchPalmyraMO/ MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am and 10:30am Tuesday: 6:00pm Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am Friday: 10:00am at Maple Lawn Nursing Home Holy Day Mass Times: Contact the office Confession: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am & 10:00am or by appointment SACRAMENT PREPARATION SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2019 MISSION St. Joseph Catholic Church is a faith community, guided by the scriptures and traditions of the church, whose mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through celebration of the liturgy, sacraments, prayer, faith fellowship, and service to others. Marriage: Contact Father at least six months in advance to schedule an appointment. Baptism: If you are expecting or need information about Baptism. Classes will be offered only once a quarter. Please contact Father or office ASAP. BISHOP MCKNIGHT’S INTENTION FOR MARCH For a penitential spirit: that our observance of Lent may open our own hearts to greater sorrow for sins that offend our love of God and neighbor.”
MISSION St. Joseph Catholic Church is a faith community, guided by the scriptures and traditions of the church, whose mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through celebration of the liturgy, sacraments, prayer, faith fellowship, and service to others.
Marriage: Contact Father at least six months in advance to schedule an appointment.
Baptism: If you are expecting or need information about Baptism. Classes will be offered only once a quarter. Please contact Father or office ASAP.
BISHOP MCKNIGHT’S INTENTION FOR MARCH For a penitential spirit: that our
Please continue to pray for everyone that is in the RCIA Program, Sponsors, & The RCIA team.
Shane & Lacey Timbrook Richard Donelson Lauren Foster Clayton White
MARCH 30TH & 31ST
5:30 PM MASS
USHERS: David Bradley & Steve Conoyer
GREETERS: John & Jacque Hess
LECTOR: Chase & E lla Goldinger
SERVERS: Luke, Augustine, & Joseph Mahsman
EUCH MINISTERS: Jon & Jane Wellman & Luke Mahsman
GIFTS: Dale & Cindy Gervais
7:30 AM MASS
USHERS: Derek & Karen O’Brien
GREETERS: Volunteers
LECTOR: Trish Frey
SERVERS: , Daniel Dames, Isaac Krekemyer, & Wyatt Foster
EUCH MINISTERS: Karen & Ross Dames & Mike Wolfmeyer
GIFTS: Justin Krekemeyer family
10:30 AM MASS
USHERS: Greg & Kathy Tierney
GREETERS: John & Jean Buckman
LECTOR: Kevin DeHaan
SERVERS: JT Dodd, Rafe & Westin Jones
EUCH MINISTERS: Craig Illa; Tim Serbin; Becky & Dwayne Goodwin, & Joe Jones
GIFTS: Jason Wisehart Family
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE CHURCH EARLY AND IF YOU CANNOT FULFILL
YOUR MINISTRY DUTY, PLEASE BESURE TO FIND YOUR OWN
REPLACEMENT
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 6:00 PM Mr. & Mrs. Robert Slates +
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM
Robert & Pauline Crane +
THURSDAY 8:00 AM Joseph Buck White +
FRIDAY 10:00 AM Father Edward A. Doyle +
SATURDAY 5:30 PM Herman Hudson +
SUNDAY 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Joseph Church +
SUNDAY 10:30 AM Donna Gail +
March 25th-6 PM Lenten Study @ St Joseph All are welcome
March 26th-RCIA @ 6:30 PM
March 29th– LIVE Stations of the Cross @ 7 PM
Adoration Sunday, April 7th
Parker Murphy March 25 Anthony Hudson March 26
Bethaney Wisehart March 26 Mason Hudson March 27 Linda Corey March 28 Joe McElvain March 29 Richard Jones March 29 Janet Barnes March 30 Jeff Massman March 31
WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE "There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and
when he came in search of fruit on it [he] found none." We live in a results-
driven society. It can be easy to put pressure on ourselves to succeed. If
we're not keeping up with the perceived "good life" of those around us,
we feel anxious and disappointed. Some of the Gospel stories about
fruitfulness can seem to play out in this fashion. "For three years now I have
come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it
down." The message seems to be clear. Abide in God and bear fruit!
Stand apart from God and be barren. But what happens when we're
trying, but the growth we wanted doesn't seem to be coming our way?
What if it feels like life just isn't bearing fruit?
Jesus repeatedly warns against
the dangers of not repenting.
How do you keep the need for
repentance part of your spiritual
exercises?
PRAYER REQUESTS
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
JOIN US FRIDAYS FOR
STATTIONS OF THE CROSS
@ 7 PM ST JOSEPH CHURCH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
If you would like to buy a St. Joseph Catholic Church Mug for $5
please contact an Altar Society Member or the Church Office during
regular office hours
Ladies Spring Banquet has changed its Date to May 19th
PALMYRA COMMUNITY NEWS
Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry Friday, April 12th from 4:30 PM to??? (whenever they run out of food)
Adults $10; Children 4 -12 $5; under 3yrs free. Family price $30.00 We are asking
the women of the parish to donate a pie or cake for dessert Please have desserts at the hall by 4PM FRIDAY
Next Knights of Columbus Meeting will be on April 9th @ 7:30 PM
Food Pantry: This month the food
pantry needs are Cake Mixes,
Stuffing, Baking Soda, Powdered
Sugar, & Canned Tuna!
PAMA LENTEN STUDY GROUP
Mar 27-Park Chapel-Palmyra
April 3-Methodist Church-
Palmyra
April 10-Presbyterian-Palmyra
*All events start @ Noon Please
bring a sack lunch with you ,
drinks & Desserts are provided
by the hosting Church.
9th Annual Race for
H.O.P.E. 5K fun run/walk
on April 6th - The story
of H.OP.E. (Hope
Opening People’s Eyes)
is a non-profit organization which raises
awareness about suicide and self-
injury. Suicide is the 10th leading
cause of death in the US—in 2017
47,173 Americans died by Suicide.
There were an estimated 1,300,000
suicide attempts in 2017. Registration
forms are in the back of church.
YOUR STORY MATTERS. Suicide is 100%
PREVENTABLE.
Memorials are now being accepted for Easter. If you would like to donate towards flowers for Easter please put your donation in an envelope and on the outside of
the envelope please mark who you would like to memorialize. Donations being accepted until April 14th
Mr. Luke Garrett Mahsman of this parish is currently in formation and will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. by the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City. If you have any questions or comments concerning this, please contact Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, VG at the Chancery.
ORDINATION BANNS
CCD Class– SPRING BREAK-NO
CCD or High School Classes or
Youth Groups the week of
March 24th & March 31st
CCD CLASSES & YOUTH GROUPS
WILL RESUME ON APRIL 7th
May Crowning Date has changed
to May the 12th from 9 AM-10AM
Breakfast & Honoring our Mothers
Details to be released soon!! Save
the Date.
• Parish Penance Services for St.
Joseph Church/1st Communion
Candidates/ RCIA Members will
be held on April 4th @ 7 PM
Entire parish welcome several
priest will be here for services.
• 1st Communion will be held on
April 28th @ 10:30 AM Mass
Divine Mercy Sunday
• Class of 2019 Senior Breakfast &
Celebration will be on May 19th
from 9-10 AM. The Senior Class
will be honored during the 10:30
AM Mass
• Scholarships for Seniors are due
in the office by March 31st
*May 5th– St Joseph will be
hosting a reception for Luke
Mahsman after the 10:30 AM Mass –
All Parish Families are invited to
attend the lunch after 10:30 AM
Mass-Sign up sheets & More Details
will follow in the next few weeks.
ALL SERVICES START @ 7 PM
Thur, March 28th @ Kahoka Wed, April 3rd @ St. Clement-Bowling Green Thurs, April 4th @ Palmyra (2nd Grade Families & RCIA Families meet in the Hall at 6:30 PM Penance is for the entire St. Joseph Church Parish
Wed, April 10th @ 7 PM
Vandalia
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & YOUTH GROUP NEWS
LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS MARCH 29th @7 PM
Live Stations of the Cross will be performed at here St. Joseph church on Friday, March 29, at 7pm. This performance brings people to the foot of the cross to experience Jesus’ final hours in a way that becomes a personal and profound encounter with our Savior. The Stations of the Cross is a powerful prayer that reflects deeply on the Scriptural accounts of Christ's Passion to prepare Catholics & Protestants alike, for Holy Week.
