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September 13, 2022 In General

Holy Hour for Life

Join us in the church on Sunday, September 18th from 4:00-5:00 PM as we pray thanks to God for the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Unfortunately, abortion remains legal in many states, including Illinois & Kansas. Join us as we pray for an end to all abortions in our nation and throughout the world.

Please bring your family to pray for an end to all violence, terrorism & abortion. For more information, please contact Fr. Nord (636-441-0055) or Mimi (636-926-9311).

September 8, 2022 In Church

Johan Prayer Ministry-An Archdiocesan parish based ministry

Jonah Prayer Ministry

Jonah Prayer Ministry is an Archdiocesan parish-based ministry in which parishioners encounter Christ in each other through prayer.  Trained Jonah Prayer Ministers pray with expectant faith with fellow parishioners, and serve as an extension of Jesus, as we present the holy desires of fellow parishioners to God and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.  This is a safe and confidential venue for prayerfully supporting parishioners who would like to be prayed with and for in a personal way.

If you are discerning the call to become a Jonah Prayer Minister please contact Nick Cook at  nickcook77@gmail.com or Margie Korb at ladykorb@sbcglobal.net.  You must complete an application to obtain pastoral approval, and attend a JPM Training Seminar.  To receive an application and a list of scheduled training seminars, please see the Catholic Renewal Center website: www.archstl.org/renewal, call 314-801-8688 or email martiochs@archstl.org.  All Jonah Prayer Ministers must complete Protecting God’s Children training in compliance with Archdiocesan directives.

September 8, 2022 In General

Mass of Remembrance 2022

You are invited to participate in the Mass & Candle Lighting Ceremony on All Souls Day, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM to honor loved ones who have died.

  • You may request a candle for each individual person you want to be remembered

**If there are 5 or more family members with the same last name you’d like to have remembered, we encourage submitting them under 1 surname**

  • You may request just one candle for all deceased members in a family by using the surname of the family
  • You may choose not to purchase a candle, but have a person or family remembered

Name to be remembered with candle = $3

Name to be remembered without candle = Free

You may take the candle(s) home with you as a remembrance. Please fill out the registration no later than Wednesday, October 19th. All names submitted by October 19th will appear in the Mass of Remembrance program. Any names submitted after October 19th will be read at Mass, but WILL NOT appear in the program. A gathering of refreshments will immediately follow the Mass.

Contact Maria Kilmer at 636-541-0231 with any questions.

You can submit names by clicking HERE or filling out the paper form in the Parish Office.

September 8, 2022 In Community, General, Religious Education

Walking With Purpose-Opening Your Heart

A Women’s bible study.

The Opening Your Heart bible study is a great starting point for the ladies that really want to find a way to build a relationship with Jesus Christ.
We are offering this book on Thur at 7PM and Tues at 9:30AM.
Watch this short video about Walking With Purpose.
Walking With Purpose Video

Please click the link below to join us.  We look forward to meeting you!

Thurs 7PM:

https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=d132edc7-6bef-4e59-bb3a-6123fc28c16a

Tues 9:30AM:

https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=ae6d4e58-a936-46bb-ab89-95624d6d34f3

September 8, 2022 In Community, Events

St. Joseph Country Breakfast

Sunday, September 18

7:30-10:30 am

In the Parish Hall

All You Can Eat, Adults-$8, Kids $4 (6-12), Kids 5 and under free

Reminder-If you had your photo taken for the parish photo directory You can use your Free Breakfast Coupon!

 

September 2, 2022 In General

Parish Ministry Fair

Everyone is invited to the Parish Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 25th from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall!

Come and see all the different opportunities to get involved here in this wonderful parish! Also, get a chance to meet some of the great parishioners we have here that make up these ministries! There will donuts and coffee too!

September 2, 2022 In General

Gold & Silver Wedding Jubilee Mass

Mass is on Sunday, October 9th at the Cathedral Basilica. This Mass celebrates couples with 25, 50 or over 50 years of Marriage. Couples will receive a certificate of congratulations and their names & wedding date will be printed in the Mass program.

Register by September 9th at archstl.org/jubilee

 

September 2, 2022 In General

Our Lady Queen of Peace Monthly Outdoor Mass

On Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 PM, our very own Fr. Dane Westhoff will be celebrating the monthly outdoor Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Shrine in O’Fallon, MO (301 Coronation Drive). Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair. This will be the last Mass of the year. They will resume in May.

August 25, 2022 In General

IGNITE Man’s Retreat

IGNITE Men’s Retreat 2022

When: Friday, Oct. 21st – Sunday, Oct. 23rd

Where: High Hill Christian Camp

Cost: “Early Bird” Registration (till 9/1/22): $149.99 per person

Registration 9/2/22 or after: $169.99 per person

 

Any questions, please contact Brian Fox at (815) 343-8598 or via email at bpfox@me.com. Scholarships are available! Please contact Brian for more details.

 

You can register by clicking HERE

August 24, 2022 In General

19th Annual Priest & Religious Appreciation Dinner

Join us to celebrate vocations to the religious life & show our appreciation to our priests & religious on Monday, September 12th here at St. Joseph!

Rosary for Vocations begins at 4:30 PM in church with Mass beginning at 5:00 PM. Celebrant is Bishop Mark Rivituso.

Banquet will follow at Piazza Messina. Keynote speaker is Fr. Charles Samson on “The Priestly Vocation in and from the Holy Land”

Banquet tickets are $55. Proceeds support our Seminarians & Serra vocation programs. Call Mimi McDonough (636-926-9311) or Geoff Waldron (636-578-7011) for tickets.

August 24, 2022 In General

RCIA Introductory Night

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic, receiving the Sacraments of Initiation or have questions about what it means to become Catholic?

RCIA is beginning for the year with an Introductory Night on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph Room. Classes will continue on Tuesday nights, led by Fr. Nord & the RCIA team.

Those interested should contact Fr. Nord by email at anord@stjoecot.org or call 636-441-0055 ext. 109.

We look forward to welcoming you home to the Catholic Church!

August 11, 2022 In General

CWOF Tuesday Morning Bible or Book Study

The Catholic Women of Faith are offering an opportunity to choose one of the studies listed below for the Tuesday Morning Bible or Book Study this fall!

When: Tuesdays from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Parish Hall

**Please refer to studies for start date**

  1. “The Word on Fire Bible (Volume 1) The Gospels” (Aug. 30 – Dec. 13)
  2. “Walking with Purpose – Opening Your Heart” Book (Sept. 27 – Nov. 8)
  3. “Walking with Purpose – Discovering Your Dignity” Book (Sept. 27 – Nov. 8)
  4. “Blessed is She – Blessed Conversations – Rooted” Book (Aug. 30 – Dec. 13)
  5. “Catholic Book Study – Rediscover Catholicism” (Aug. 30 – Dec. 13)
  6. “Catholic Book Study – Time for God” (Aug. 30 – Dec. 13)
  7. “Catholic Book Study – Other” (Aug. 30 – Dec. 13)

Get more information on these studies and sign up by clicking HERE

For questions, please contact Mary Pat Weiss at cwof@stjoecot.org

 

August 3, 2022 In General

Parish Blood Drive

Our Parish Blood Drive is this Sunday, August 7th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the school cafeteria.

Snacks and drinks will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome. You can make an appointment by clicking HERE.

July 13, 2022 In Events

Bubbly & Bunco with Catholic Women of Faith

When: Thursday, August 4th 7:00-10:00 PM

Where: St. Joseph Parish Hall

Women 21 & older are invited to a fun, social girls’ night out hosted by St. Joseph’s Catholic Women of Faith.

Sip something sparkling, chat with other women and play some Bunco (if you’ve never played, we will happily teach you!)

We will have drinks & snacks. We look forward to meeting you! Please RSVP by clicking HERE.

Contact Mary Pat Weiss with any questions at 636-591-4195 or CWOF@stjoecot.org

July 12, 2022 In Ministries & Organizations

Catholic Woman of the Year 2022

The Catholic Woman of the Year lives out her faith by sharing her time and talent for the good of others.

Nominations are due by August 20th.

The award dinner will be on September 25th at the Hilton St. Louis in Frontenac. Archbishop Rozanski will present this special award.

Nomination forms are available at HERE or at saintjosephradio.net or by calling 636-447-6000

Sponsored by St. Joseph Evangelization Network – St. Joseph Radio

July 11, 2022 In Events

Women’s White House Retreat

Our annual parish women’s retreat at the White House Retreat Center will be Nov. 14th-17th. The September retreat is full. This is a silent, guided retreat filled with good rest, food and inspiring conferences to bring you closer to Christ. You will come away with a new perspective on your life and a wonderful inner peace to face problems with new courage. Give it a chance and see what it can do for your life. For more info or to reserve your spot, please call Dolores Klaesner at 636-541-3998.

 

July 11, 2022 In Events

Men’s White House Retreat

Only 6 spots left!! This year our retreat director is Fr. Anthony Wieck. He came to the White House Retreat Center in 2017 and has also taught classes on the Trinity and prayer at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and acted as a Spiritual Director. You can sign up for Retreat 42 online at  whjesuits.com/retreats or call: Geoff Waldron (636-578-7011) or  Don G’Sell (636-441-3248).

 

July 11, 2022 In Community, Religious Education

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

If you child(ren) have not been Baptized or have not received First Sacraments please take heart! Saint Joseph Religious Education Program has special classes for these children to prepare them for Reception of the Sacraments.

We welcome children beyond the age of reason (7 years old) who have NOT been Baptized to attend the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) classes for preparation of Baptism, Communion & Confirmation, which they will then receive at Mass on April 2023.

Likewise, we welcome children who are validly Baptized in another Christian tradition (that is recognized by the Catholic Church) to attend the RCIC class, and who will be prepared to make a Profession of Faith and receive Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion also on April 2023.

Lastly, we welcome children beyond the age of reason (7 years old) who have been baptized Catholic but not yet received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation/First Communion to attend the RCIC classes & prepare for Reception of these Sacraments on April 2023.

Classes begin in September 2022 – If you would like to inquire or register your child (ren) for classes please call the Religious Education Office at 636-441-0055 ext. 300/301 or email Mary Doerr, Director of Religious Education at mdoerr@stjoecot.org.