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, Parish Bookkeeper Laura Villmer, School Secretary Sue Jackson, 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 Sue Jackson, PC President: 438-3645 SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening at 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm at Tiff Sunday morning at 8:00 am & 10:00 am WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8:00 am – Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:15 am -Tuesday morning/ Perpetual Help Devotions & Rosary before the 8:15 am Mass. CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 4:00-4:45 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

JANUARY 11, 2015 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

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Dave Politte

MISSION STATEMENT: We, the Parish Family of St. Joachim & St. Joseph, of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, are a people with a heritage of faith. Encouraged by the Tradition of Christian hospitality, caring, and love towards neighbor, we are committed to continue to support each other on our pilgrim journey to the Father. In response to God’s Word, we strive through a sacramental life to bring all to a fuller understanding of God’s love by praying, teaching, and by witnessing to Christ, in the service of one another.

BLACKBIRD CAFÉ

512 EAST HIGH STREET ** POTOSI,

MO 63664 Wednesday thru Friday: 8 am to 3 pm

Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm 573-324-7772 ** 573-271-7089

“Come on in and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal.”

Pat Koch, Owner Order your Holiday Pies and Cakes early!

We also do Cookies and Candy! “A good vocation is simply a firm and constant will in which the person who is called must serve God in the way and in the places to which almighty God has called him.” —Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)

January 11, 2015 – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Monday, January 12 8:00 am – Hellwig & Delashmit Families Tuesday, January 13 7:45 am – Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am – Joe Richardson Wednesday, January 14 8:00 am – Terry Wilson Thursday, January 15 8:00 am – Thomas J. Portell Friday, January 16 8:00 am – Sr. Mary Howley Saturday, January 17 4:00 pm – John M. Boyer 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Parish Family Sunday, January 18 8:00 am – Dorothy Thebo 10:00 am – Ed Bone Jr. Family EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Feb 6, 2015 (9 am- until 5:45 pm) NURSING HOME: Feb. 6, 2015 @ Potosi Manor, 10:30 am LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR JANUARY 17

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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm –John Z. Coleman, Carolyn Politte, Faye Merseal, Angie Rulo, Volunteer Needed 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Richard & Rae Govero 8:00 am – Jackie O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pratt, Robert Ross, Ed Politte, Mary Catherine Norbut 10:00 am – Al & Ima Veach, David & Monica Pratt, Jeannie Brown LECTORS: 4:00 pm – Carolyn Politte 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Juanita Daugherty 8:00 am – Aaron Ross 10:00 am – Gen-Life Group OFFERTORY 4:00 pm – Bill & Elaine Portell 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am – Gen-Life Group SERVERS 4:00 pm – Volunteers Needed 6:30 pm (TIFF) –Ellee & Amelia Govero 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am –Gen-Life Group CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Laura Villmer UPCOMING MEETINGS: January 13 - St. Anne Sodality, 6 pm January 14 – Knights of Columbus Men, 7 pm January 26 – Home & School, 6:30 pm January 26 - St. Vincent de Paul, 7 pm

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 JANUARY 1

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# of Contributors: St. Joachim – 81 St. Joseph –14 ST. JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Adults: $6127.00 Adults: $307.00 Loose: $226.00 Loose: $93.00 Tuition: $185.47 Other: $462.24 Other: $0 Jan. 1

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Offering: $37.00 Review: $60.00 Review: Maint. Fund: $30.00 TOTALS: $8105.74 $462.00 GOAL: $10,234.72 $319.38 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: St. Vincent de Paul: $201.01 $15.00 January 11, 2015 - Baptism of the Lord “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.” – Mark 1:7 We are put on this earth to love God, love our neighbor and make disciples. How many times does our own pride and ego get in the way on fulfilling God’s plan for us? Humbling ourselves before God and putting Him first in all things should be our top priority. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Wm. Wade Delashmit, Larry & Lucy Scott, George Ponzar, George Pinson, Ashlynn Kamper, Marian Delashmit Watson, Susan Kamper, Margaret Kite, Carol Hinch, Imelda Wilson, Baby Molli Catherine Cooley, Clinton Rulo, Bernadette Bequette, Betty Osia, Celeste Bone, Lindsey Pashia, Carla Miller, Benny Thebeau, Jace Pratt, Dr. Ken Osia, Karleen Osia, Roger McMahon, Mayme Courtaway, Craig Busken, Bob Wollesen, Eddy Robart, Larry Baldridge, Joyce Bouresaw, Chris Mabe, Janice Eukon, Connie White, Premature baby Cameron, , Brenda McGlothlin, Beth McCoy, Leatha Peyton, Rose Ann Richards, Breanna Harmon, Frank Hawkins, Mike Boyer, Janet DeClue, Raymond “Buck” DeGonia, Mike Kogler, Larry Wallasen, Janet Phares, Barb Summers, Norma Poole, Kathy (Barton) Schimmel & Family, Joyce Boyer, Tom Williamson, Annie Saunders, Beverly Osia, Jeff Thompson, Thomas Hale, Mary Ann Bourbon (not Don’s wife), Kevin Thebeau, Shelby Bloomingburg, Theresa Coleman, Xavier Bergmann, Frank Boyer, Don Bourbon, Norma Boyer, Lynn Fox, Shannon Politte, Frank Hellwig, and all who are sick and suffering.

NEWS FROM THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: The Vincentian Family Today: Recognizing that there is strength in unity and numbers, the international leaders have challenged the Vincentian Family to collaborate more effectively to meet the escalating needs of the world’s poor. St. Vincent de Paul was a master of collaboration and organization. His vision of service entailed connections, relationships, and teamwork. “We should assist the poor in every way, and do it by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others,” Vincent advised. “To do this is to preach the gospel by words and by works.” Through collaboration, the Vincentian Family can, more quickly and more efficiently, fulfill Blessed Frederic Ozanam’s dream of embracing the world in a network of charity. The international leadership urge the various branches of the Vincentian Family to use the excellent resources available to them to do spiritual formation in common. Each branch of the Family has much to offer the others in the field of spirituality, and each can benefit from the sharing of the collective wisdom and grace of the others. Eager to strengthen its relationship with the worldwide Vincentian Family, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States recommends the following websites to its members as excellent resources for formation and education: www.famvin.org, www.ozanet.org, and www.svdpusa.org. Washington County Knights of Columbus, Council #5936 Why Join the Knights of Columbus? Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie, it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. If you would like more information about becoming a member please contact Michael Wright, Al Gravatt, Jim Johnston, Bill Portell, or any member of the Knights of Columbus.

2015 Catholic Men for Christ Conference – The Harvest Is Plentiful, But the Workers are Few Please join us for the 8th annual Catholic Men for Christ Conference on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Peabody Opera House. This year’s lineup includes George Weigel, Tim Staples, Terry Barber, Msgr. James J. Ramicciotti, and Emcee Zip Rzeppa. For more information and online registration: www.catholicmenforchrist.org Nearly 2,000 men joined us for last year’s conference. Thank you to all who attended; we look forward to seeing you again in 2015! Guided by the Four Pillars of Conversion, Reconciliation, Discipleship, and Evangelization, the Catholic Men for Christ

Conference is dedicated to building the Kingdom of God in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and beyond.

Sixth Annual Catholic Women for Christ Conference "If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire." March 21, 2015 - Doors Open 7:45 a.m. - Keynote 9:00 a.m. - Mass 4:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $45 during Jan. and Feb.; $50 after Feb. 28 Groups of 10 or more: $35 per person High School and College Women: $15 Clergy and Religious: Fee, but registration is required. Lunch is included with all registrations. Please register at “CatholicWomenforChrist.org” St. Charles Convention Center, One Convention Center, St. Charles, MO 63303

Dynamic Catholic.com Be Bold. Be Catholic Are you struggling to see what Faith has to do with everyday life? Is Catholicism still relevant? What does this mean for our relationships and our families? Get these answers...and so much more! Free copies of the “Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic” by Matthew Kelly, are still available at the side door and on the self in the back of Church. This book promises to answer questions and stir a new energy within you. Do not miss this opportunity to join Catholics across our Archdiocese in reading this inspiring book! The Prayer Process (Taken from The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic) 1 Gratitude: Begin by thanking God in a personal dialogue for whatever you are most grateful for today. 2 Awareness: Revisit the times in the past twenty-four hours when you were and were not the-best-version-of-your-self. Talk to God about these situations and what you learned from them. 3 Significant Moments: Identify something you experienced in the last twenty-four hours and explore what God might be trying to say to you through that event (or person). 4 Peace: Ask God to forgive you for any wrong you have committed (against yourself, another person, or Him) and to fill you with a deep and abiding peace. 5 Freedom: Speak with God about how He is inviting you to

change your life, so that you can experience the freedom to be the-best-version-of-yourself. 6 Others: Lift up to God anyone you feel called to pray for today, asking God to bless and guide them. 7 Pray the Our Father.

Our Sympathy: All of us at St. Joachim & St. Joseph join in offering our sympathy and prayers to the families of Larry Payton, brother of Vicki (Dave) Johnson; Thomas E. Bequette (Jr), brother of Glenn, Mark, Alma Allen & Mary Cracciolo. May God continue to comfort their families in the coming days!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS – Jan. 4, 2015. Serving is from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm (unless they run out!) Your support is very much appreciated! Desserts & Workers are always needed. Please help if you can! KC SHOOTING MATCH schedule: January 11

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THIS WEEK’S READINGS: On this celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, one obvious way to interpret the readings is through the lens of our own baptism. The first reading (another Christmas reading from Isaiah) starts off with water and an invitation to come to the Lord. The second reading, from the First Letter of John, is full of baptismal imagery. And, of course the Gospel, from Mark, the briefest account we have of Jesus’ baptism. So let’s put on our “baptismal glasses,” listen to these readings, and discover what they have to say about our baptism. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Since First John presents three witnesses—Spirit, water, and blood—what are three specific ways in which I can bear witness this week to my baptism into new life in Christ? TONIGHT!! EUCHRE TOURNAMENT & CHILI SUPPER St. Joachim School, Date: January 10, 2015. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tournament begins at 6 p.m. Grab your partner and head to St. Joachim for the Euchre Tournament and Chili Supper. Entry fee is $10 (per person). You don’t have to play cards to eat Chili! Tea and coffee are also provided. If you don’t have a partner, one will be assigned to you. $.50 per Euchre. Cash Prizes!!!! NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

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Life Youth Group of St. James & St. Joachim Parishes, will be having a special sending Mass here at St. Joachim. Our Youth Group and Chaperones will be leaving on Wednesday evening, January 21

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. Special Thanks is given to all those individuals, groups and organizations who have contributed to our fundraising efforts to make this happen again this year! Please continue to pray for our youth, their chaperones and our country as we seek to put an end to abortion. ST. LOUIS REVIEW SUBSCRIPTIONS. The St. Louis Review is a non-profit publication that serves our faith community. As a parish subscriber you will receive the St. Louis Review in your home for $30, for one year, that is .60 cents an issue. Please consider your contribution of $30 or more in your parish contribution or envelope starting Jan 18th. Your contributions are appreciated – Thank you! **Once again we ask that you do not drop your subscription because of cost. If you cannot afford to pay the full donation please send in what you can afford. The St. Louis Review is an important source of Catholic news!

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 providing an excellent religious and academic education that is Alive in Christ for the children of Washington County. FROM THE DESK OF MRS. LITTON Happy New Year Parish Family. After a well-deserved break the students have returned to school and are filling their minds with knowledge. Many were refreshed and ready to work. St. Joachim’s Staff would like to welcome Mrs. Melissa Tindall, a student teacher in Mrs. Pam Boyer’s classroom. Mrs. Tindall will work with students until the end of the school year. We are excited that she has chosen us to do her final assessment before graduating from Central Methodist College. Many thanks to all the wonderful people that have been so kind to our school this past year. To those that donated funds for the new stove/oven, given donations for teacher supplies, volunteered in the building, assisted with tuition cost, attended and supported our fund raisers or have prayed for our success, we thank you. Your generosity is appreciated. Catholic School Week is scheduled for January 25-February 1. The staff and I have planned many activities and we would like for parents, grandparents and family to join in. Open House is Sunday, Feb. 1 (9-11:00) to finalize a great week praising and showing thanks for our catholic school and education. Please plan to visit the school that Sunday. Coffee and donuts will be served. I am always available to speak with parents about enrollment of your child. It truly IS affordable and our team is willing to work with you financially. Please consider St. Joachim’s School for your child’s education. GOD BLESS!

Religious Education News Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service

Parish School of Religion (PSR) Classes are held each Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Please pray for continuing conversion for RCIA Catechumens, David Gann, Kailee Lawson, and Clayton Engelage, Chase Marler and Kaitlyn Marler, and Candidates for Full Reception into the Catholic Church, Chelsea Gann, Rachel Heifner, and Charlene Hedrick.

Joy of the Gospel (An Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis) Chapter 3 Proclamation of the Gospel Salvation is a gift; we cannot earn it, and it is for everyone. Being Church means that we are God’s leaven in the midst of humanity. It means proclaiming and bringing God’s salvation into our world. The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel. By reason of our Baptism, we are all called to be evangelizers or missionary disciples. This how one evangelizes; with respect and gentleness. 1) Begin with a personal dialogue 2) Listen. 3) Bring up God’s Word. 4) If appropriate, end with a prayer. However, to be able to communicate the truth, one must Pray, Study, Love, Understand the Meaning of Scripture, and Discover the Message. There is one particular way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us in His Word and of letting ourselves be transformed by the Spirit, Lectio Divina, the prayerful reading of Scripture. In the presence of God, it is good to ask, Lord, what does this Scripture text say to me? What is it about my life that you want to change by this text? What troubles me about this text? Why am I not interested in this? Or perhaps: Why do I find pleasant in this text? What is it about this word that moves me? What attracts me? Why does it attract me? When we listen to the Lord, temptations usually arise. We may feel troubled or burdened, and turn away. We may think about what the text means for other people, and so avoid applying it to our own life. We might look for excuses to water down the clear meaning of the text. Or we can wonder if God is demanding too much of us. But, God is patient. He is willing to wait, and invites us to take a step forward, but does not demand a full response until we are ready. And so we are called to be joyful messengers and guardians of goodness and beauty as we accompany each other with love on the journey of life to eternal life. Life in the Spirit Training for Small Group Leaders will be on Sunday, January 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Life in the Spirit Seminar begins Feb 1 from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome. Invite your friends and members of other parishes. Note: The Life in the Spirit Seminar will replace Bible Study during the Spring of 2015 in the school cafeteria.

St. Joachim Parish, Old Mines, MO., will be hosting a Life in the Spirit Seminar beginning Sunday, February 1

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continuing each Sunday evening until March 15

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7:00 pm and will be held at St. Joachim’s School Auditorium.

What is a Life in the Spirit Seminar? A Life in the Spirit seminar is an instrument to stir into flame the gifts that we received at Baptism and Confirmation. The Spirit gives us wisdom, knowledge, and courage to shout from the roof tops that Jesus is Lord, and that “Jesus loves you, and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.” The Life in the Spirit Seminar begins on February 1 from 5-7 p.m. Training for small group leaders at St. Joachim on January 11 from 5-7 p.m. Snow date is January 18. Mark your calendars and plan to participate. If you would like to be a small group leader and have not been asked, come to the training. Date Presentation Teacher Feb 1 God’s Love Jane Guenther Feb 8 Salvation Kathy Whitlock Feb 15 New Life Cheryl Nelson Feb 22 Receiving God’s Gifts Anne Hruz March 1 - Baptism in the Holy Spirit/ Sr. Charlotte Struckhoff March 8 Growth Gary Whitlock March 15 Transformation in Christ/ Bishop Herman **Bishop Herman will celebrate Mass and give his teaching as part of the homily. (Each date is a Sunday evening from 5-7 pm in the school auditorium except for March 15

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Mark your calendars and spread the news to other friends and parishes. All are welcome!!! Contact info: Joyce Politte, 573-438-6181 at St. Joachim Parish

There are still some Contribution Envelopes for 2015 on the table by the back door. We encourage you to pick up your box if you have not done so. If you are not receiving envelopes but wish to, please call the rectory office. 2014 Contribution statements will be ready for mailing at the end of January. If you need yours before that time, please call the office. Thanks.

THANK YOU! Sincere thanks to all those who gave of their time to sing or play at the funerals during Christmas break! Thanks, also, to all those who helped prepare and serve at the Funeral Luncheons! One of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to bury the dead. Thank you all for being a comfort to our grieving families!

“The concerns for non-violence, sustainable development, justice and peace, and care for our environment are of vital importance for humanity. They cannot, however, be understood apart from a profound reflection upon the innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death: a dignity conferred by God Himself and thus inviolable.” — Pope Benedict XVI, “Welcoming Celebration by the Young People,” July 17, 2008 © 2008 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.