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June 15, 2022 In Events

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration

Let your preschooler learn the Catholic faith through The Catechesis of teh Good Shepherd Program, where your child will learn to fall in love with God!

CGS is a religious education program that uses Montessori methods to help formulate a child’s spiritual journey. With the Montessori methods, attendance is vital for children to fully participate in the program. Before registering, please consider how committed your family can be to attending on a regular basis.

***IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE EMAIL cgs@stjoecot.org BEFORE REGISTERING ONLINE***

Register HERE

Who: 3 (by Aug. 1, 2022), 4 & young 5 yr olds (not in Kindergarten)

When: Sundays, Sept. 11, 2022 – May 7, 2023

**Must have 10 students to have a class**

Class Times: 8:40-10:00 AM or 10:25-11:45 AM

Cost: $50/child or $75 per family. Registration is nonrefundable.

If you register after August 15th, there is a $10 late fee.

Questions? Emails us at cgs@stjoecot.org

June 15, 2022 In Religious Education

PSR Needs Teachers!

Our Parish School of Religion is in need of teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. PSR Classes meet on Monday evenings at 5:00-6:30pm or Wednesday evenings at 6:00-7:30pm.

We are in need of 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers.

  • Our Team Leaders will develop your syllabus and lesson plans for you
  • No other formal education is required – just a love of children and Jesus Christ!
  • Stipend offered
  • Free Child care
  • Tuition is free if your own children attend PSR

If you are interested or would like to know more, please call Mary Doerr or Megan Winningham at 636-441-0055 ext. 300/301 or mdoerr@stjoecot.org / mwinningham@stjoecot.org

June 15, 2022 In General

Corpus Christ Procession

Corpus Christi Celebration

Sunday, June 19th at 1:30 PM

Please join us as we honor and adore Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Procession will begin in church, then proceed to three altars on parish grounds for hymns and prayer. Event will conclude with adoration and Benediction.

2022 First Communicants are encouraged to participate, dressed in their First Communion suits and dresses.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Janice Holtmeyer (314-941-1506) or Jody Frey (312-927-1095)

May 25, 2022 In General

2022 St. Joseph Parish Picnic Quilt Raffle

Don’t miss your chance to win one of two beautiful quilts made by our wonderful Quilting Ladies in the Parish Center!

Tickets are available at the Parish Center or you can buy them online by clicking HERE. Cost for tickets is $1 each or 6 for $5.

The winner will be announced at the Parish Picnic on Sunday, July 10th.

1st place quilt (dark blue) & 2nd place quilt (red, white and blue)

May 20, 2022 In Parish

Job Openings at St. Joseph Parish!

PSR Part-Time Secretary

  • St Joseph Parish is seeking an individual to work a part-time secretarial position for the Parish School of Religion.  Applicant must be experienced in Word, Excel and QuickBooks.  PSR responsibilities include maintaining the student/parent database, develop/maintain Sacramental databases, organize/prepare mass mailings; compose various correspondence.  Other duties include telephone & email communications, monitor Tuition invoices/payments, and provide clerical support to the PSR Catechists. Hours :20 hours/week; time will be one evening  from 4:00 to 8:00 and two days 9:00 to 5:00 pm. For full job description/application, contact _Mary Doerr @ 636-441-0055 ext. 301, or email resume to mdoerr@stjoecot.org.

 

May 17, 2022 In Events

2022 Christ Power

Christ Power is a week long retreat that will change your life! We invite you to answer the call from Christ to serve others, grow spiritually with your teen peers, share your faith and grow closer to Christ through praise and worship. Each teen is eligible for 25 service hours upon completion of this retreat. Dates are June 19 – 25. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQwFo505_dI5UwZhp-SJyQAFwUECE_Mh3t1WfnRr6bgSvTdw/viewform

Cost: $225

IMPORTANT PARENT INFO: We ask that every participant’s parent volunteers in some way during the week of ChristPower. We can ensure that all we want to do on ChristPower through many volunteers.

PLEASE NOTE: St. Joseph Cottleville has the right to deny admission to the retreat, as well as the right to dismiss a participant if they do not comply with all participant expectations.

May 17, 2022 In Events

2022 Youth Summer Fun Camp

Come and play some fun, exciting games & activities designed to get your heart pumping! Indoor & outdoor activities, snow cones & T-shirt is included.

When: June 20th – 24th from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: St. Joseph Soccer Field & Gym

Ages 6-10 (coed)

Only $20 per child! Space is limited!

Please complete the attached registration form and health waiver and return it to the Parish Center. You will receive a confirmation email once your spot is reserved. Questions? Email cottlevillechristpower@gmail.com

Youth Summer Fun Camp Registration Form

Christ Power Summer Camp Health Waiver

May 5, 2022 In Church, Community

White House Retreat-Sept. 12-15

Our annual parish women’s retreats at the White House Retreat Center in south St Louis County will be September 12-15 and November 14-17. These are silent guided retreats 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 information or to reserve your spot please call Dolores Klaesner 636-541-3998

May 5, 2022 In Community

“I was a Stranger & You Welcomed Me”-Thursday, May 12th @ 7 pm in the parish hall

“I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”
Please join us at the Parish Hall on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 PM.
Sponsored by St. Joseph Cottleville Ambassadors.
Are you interested in giving drink to the thirsty, food to the hungry, lodging to the stranger, and clothes to the needy? Come and listen to representatives from Archdiocesan St. Francis Community Services who serve those who have nowhere else to turn. As Catholics it is our responsibility to welcome newcomers in our region.
April 25, 2022 In Church

Photo Directory News

SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTO

See Your Family
in the 2022 Parish Directory!

We want as many families as possible and show the great community of St. Joseph Parish!

PICTURE DATES

September 30-October 1
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PICTURE TIMES
Monday-Friday, 2:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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LOCATION
St. Joseph Parish Center, 2nd Floor
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SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTO

Go to:
Universal Church Directories Login

Enter:
church code: mo185
church password: photos
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If you are unable to schedule online, please call the parish office at 636-441-0055 and we will gladly assist you!

Thank You,
Photo Directory Committee

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Spread the Word!

Free Country Breakfast for 4 to each family that has their picture taken.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Pictorial Directory.

Do you have a couple of hours that you could sign in parish families
for their photo shoot?

https://stjoecot.ivolunteer.com/picdirect_002

SUBMIT A FAMILY PHOTO

Submit Your own Family Photo

You can submit your most recent family photo to the St. Joseph Pictorial Directory if you are unable to schedule a photography session. You can submit your photo 2 ways:

  1. Send a hard copy of your most recent family photo to the Parish Office with “Attn: Katie Boehmer” written on the envelope
  2. Submit your photo online using the button above or by clicking HERE

 

Cost: $25 (includes a hard copy of the directory once it’s published)

Guidelines for submitting an outside photo:

  1. Your photo needs to be a JPEG image at a high resolution (300 dpi or less).
  2. Please include names of all family members in the photo
  3. The photo complies with Church standards. The photo does not express opinions, make political statements and is in compliance with Church standards including modesty and honesty.

 

**If there is anything in the photo that is deemed inappropriate, we will contact you for a new photo.**

For any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 636-441-0055

April 22, 2022 In General

Mark your Calendars!

Mark your calendar for May 7th & May 8th for the Diaconate Ordination of Ryan Quarnstrom and Josh Deters from our parish. They will be ordained at the Cathedral Basilica on Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 AM.

Deacon Quarnstrom will assist at his first Mass on Sunday, May 8th at 10:30 AM & greet parishioners at a reception in the Parish Hall afterwards.

Deacon Deters will assist at his first Mass on Sunday, May 8th at 12:15 PM & greet parishioners at a reception in the Parish Hall afterwards.

Please use the following link to help us plan for the receptions if your family will attend: https://forms.gle/w6xAyiZYLCzRWU8e9

April 22, 2022 In General

Sunday Nursery is Back Open!

The Sunday Nursey will be open on Sundays beginning April 24th during the 8:45 AM & 10:30 AM Masses for your child, infant to age 3.

The nursery is in the lower level of the Parish Hall & opens 15 minutes before Mass starts. The guidelines are:

  • Bring diapers, snacks or anything you want your child to have during their care
  • DO NOT bring children that have been ill within the past 48 hours
  • Please enter through the lower level in the back of the Parish Hall

The nursery is not open during holiday weekends – Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email nursery@stjoecot.org

They welcome substitutes and students needing service hours. Prior to helping, adults must be approved through the Archdiocese Prevent & Protect Program & Minors & their parents would need to sign off on the Code of Conduct for minors. For info on Prevent & Protect, contact Marie Turner at 636-441-0055 ext. 134.

April 22, 2022 In General

May Rosary at the Grotto

May is the month of the rosary. Now more than ever our country, church and people need a deep devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our Lady said, “My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” You are encouraged to join your fellow parishioners in prayer to the Blessed Mother in the month of May.

Every evening the rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM in front of the Fatima Grotto & immediately following Mass on Saturday evening. Bring a lawn chair, rosary and a smile! If you feel you are being called to lead one evening, please call Kevin at 314-308-8032

April 7, 2022 In General

St. Joseph Parish Pictorial Directory

This year St. Joseph Parish is publishing a new pictorial directory, but we need your family photo to fill the pages!

Sign-ups for photo sessions will be in the gathering area after Masses on April 9/10, April 23/24, April 30/May 1, and May 14/15.

You can also sign up online. Go to ucdir.com, click “Photography Appointment Scheduling Login”, and enter our parish info (church code: mo185, password: photos)

Photography session dates are April 26-29, May 2-7, May 9-14, May 16-18, May 23, May 25, and June 15-18.

Mondays-Fridays: 2:00-7:30 PM

Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Photos will be taken in the Parish Center on the 2nd floor.

We hope to get as many families as we can to sign-up and have their picture taken! All who sign up and take their picture will receive a complimentary 8×10 photo plus a free copy of the directory when it is finished.

If you need help signing up online, please call the Parish Office at 636-441-0055.

March 29, 2022 In General

Help for our New Pictorial Directory!

Volunteers are needed! All ages from our Parish seniors to students needing service hours. We need help with sign-ups for portraits before & after Mass on weekends, being a host or hostess for photo sessions. Please visit this link to sign-up! https://stjoecot.ivolunteer.com/picdirect_002

We want this directory to be a keepsake for all! To help with planning or for more info please email photo@stjoecot.org or call Alicia at 636-295-1020 or Sheila at 314-707-5892

March 22, 2022 In General

March 25, Friday @ 11:00 am Prayer Service

At the beginning of the recent war on Ukraine, the Latin Rite Bishops of Ukraine asked Pope Francis, on Ash Wednesday, to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  On March 15, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis would do so on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, which is this Friday.

The decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is linked to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Fatima in 1917.  It was one of these apparitions that called for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Such a consecration of the entire world and the human race to the Immaculate Heart was the desire of Roman Pontiffs in 1942, 1952, 1964, 1982, 2000 and 2013.  Pope Francis is inviting all bishops, together with their priests and the faithful, to join in this Act of Consecration, at an hour corresponding to 5:00 p.m. Rome time, which is 11:00 a.m. our time.

Consequently, we will have a prayer service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25th, in our church. This prayer service will consist of The Angelus, the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: The Annunciation of the Lord, a Gospel reading from St. Matthew, Intercessions & the Prayer of Consecration.

If you are not able to make the 11:00 a.m. prayer service, you can pray the rosary at home and conclude with the Prayer of Consecration. You are requested to pray your rosary and the Prayer of Consecration after 11:00 a.m. on Friday
.The Prayer of Consecration

March 17, 2022 In Church, General

Prayer For Ukraine In Time Of War

PRAYER FOR UKRAINE IN TIME OF WAR
Deacon Eugene Logusch
St. Mary’s Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church
O Lord our God, powerful and mighty in war, we who are unworthy to call upon You do yet
humbly pray: take up the arms of Your strength and Your shield of protection and save us. Arise
in our defense and raise the sword of Your victory; put to flight those who war against us and
persecute us and turn away in shame those who plot evil against us. We pray you, hear us
quickly and show your generous mercy.
O Lord our God, powerful and mighty in war, it is You alone who have the power to bring to life
and put to death. You alone have the power to grant strength and valor to whomever You wish
and to grant victory over our enemies in the face of defeat, and to make the vainglorious weak
and cowardly. You alone can destroy the vanity of the conceited and turn their hardness and
arrogance into the cowardice of retreat.
You vouchsafed to Your servant Abraham and his band of warriors, victory over those who held
captive his nephew Lot, and returned him home with great spoil.
You afforded to Your servant Moses the steadfastness of hand to uphold Your staff and rouse
Joshua and the army of Israel to put to the sword the horde of the Amalekites.
Through Your servant Gideon, who placed his hope in Your strength, and his three hundred men
You defeated an innumerable army of Midianites, striking fear in their hearts and putting to
flight the enemies of your people Israel.
Upon your servant Samson You bestowed the strength that comes only of faith and moved him
to topple the den of the Philistine idol low to the dust.
You granted to David Your servant, who contended in many and difficult wars, and who always
placed his trust in You alone, strength, power, valor, and victory over his enemies.
Do now, o All-powerful, All-good, and All-merciful Master, look upon us Your unworthy
servants, who call upon You with faith and trust, and grant us deliverance from our attackers and
foil their haughty plans for our destruction.
Grant to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people the lasting peace of just victory and heal their wounds
and sorrows. Comfort them in their grief and mourning and protect them wherever they may flee.
Grant grace and peace to those who aid them and to those who receive them with open arms.
Return them to their homeland and grant to all citizens of Ukraine the strength and wisdom to
rebuild their shattered land to Your own lasting praise and glory. Amen.

Prayer for Ukraine in Time of War

March 17, 2022 In Church

March 30-40 Days for Life

Please Join us for 40 Days For Life

March 30 7 am – 7 pm @ Fairview Heights

Sign up in the gathering area on March 19-20

Fr. Nord