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 Reuben Lawson, 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 Reuben Lawson, PC President: 438-6446 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 - Perpetual Help Devotions & Rosary before the 7:45 am CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:00-3:45 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 side 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 3, 2016 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Looking for God?... “Come To Your Senses!” Inspiring and Uplifting

Reflections on God www.reflections-on-god.com

by

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!

JANUARY 3, 2016 – THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 4 8:00 am – Shirley Dalton Tuesday, January 5 7:45 am – Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am – Rachel Coleman Wednesday, January 6 8:00 am – Eric Lawson Thursday, January 7 8:00 am – Donald Lynn Portell Friday, January 8 8:00 am – Benefactors of the Rural Parish Workers 10:00 am – Ethel Boyer Saturday, January 9 4:00 pm – Joseph Pashia 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Karlene Osia Sunday, January 10 8:00 am – Theresa Sampson 10:00 am – Parish Family EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Jan. 8, 2016 (9 am- until 5:45 pm) NURSING HOME: Jan. 8, 2016 @ Georgian Gardens 10:00 am LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR JANUARY 9th & 10th:

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm –Mary Etta Boyer, Ken DeGonia, Volunteers Needed 6:30 pm (Tiff) – Rae Govero & Volunteer 8:00 am - Catherine Dickey, Glenn Bequette, Laura Busken, Barb Bequette, Volunteer Needed 10:00 am Charles & Laura Villmer, Dave & Vicki Johnson, Rita Kamper LECTORS: 4:00 pm – Bill Portell 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Juanita Daugherty 8:00 am – Mary Ann Pratt 10:00 am – Vicki Thurmond OFFERTORY PROCESSION: 4:00 pm – Opal Johnston & Rose Ann Richards 6:30 pm (TIFF) – John & Gail Boyer 8:00 am – Ed & Nancy Politte 10:00 am – David & Monica Pratt Family SERVERS 4:00 pm – Volunteers Needed 6:30 (TIFF) – Ellee & Amelia Govero 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am – Anndi McGinness, Hannah & Clara Villmer CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Debbie Phipps MUSICIANS: (4 pm) Ken Portell & Krista Coleman (8 am) Ron Boyer Family (10 am) Tina Courtway UPCOMING MEETINGS: Jan. 5 – Parish Council, 6:30 pm Jan. 10- OMCET Meeting, 9:00am Jan. 11 – Baptism Meeting, 6:30 pm Jan. 12 – St. Anne Sodality, 6 pm Jan. 12 – School Advisory Board, 6:30 pm Jan. 13 – Knights of Columbus Men, 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 WEEKEND OF DEC. 26th & 27th: # of Contributors: St. Joachim- 85 St. Joseph-12 ST JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Christmas Day Collection: Loose: $ 697.00 Loose: $ 80.00 Adults: $ 3313.00 Adults: $ 197.00 Sunday Collection: Loose: $ 197.43 Loose: $ 25.00 Adults: $ 2935.00 Adults: $ 185.00 Other: $ Other: $ 200.00 TOTALS: $ 7142.43 $ 410.00 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:(Restricted Funds) St. Vincent de Paul: $ 0.00 $ 100.00 Bldg. Fund: $ 25.00 Seminary: $1045.00 $ 27.00 January 3, 2016 Epiphany of Our Lord “…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6) Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He made us all one body with Him. We were all given different gifts; we all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all “be one” in this Year of Mercy. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Lucy Scott, George Ponzar, George Pinson, Ashlynn Kamper, Margaret Kite, Baby Molli Catherine Cooley, Benny Thebeau, Dr. Ken Osia, Joyce Bouresaw, Beth McCoy, Leatha Peyton, Rose Ann Richards, Breanna Harmon, Beverly Osia, Jimmy DeClue, Kevin Thebeau, Theresa Coleman, Don Bourbon, Marsha Jones, Linda Ross, Norman & Imelda Wilson, Lyndsey Cardwell, Pat Schumer, Eli Robart, Ina Mae Boyer, Ann Schwendemann, Mary Catherine Portell, Ellen Pashia, Celeste Bone, William W. Delashmit, Marion Delashmit Watson, Matt Eaton, Jessica Gough, Paisley Tate, Ruth Ann Lambing, Blanche Thebeau, Theresa Soutors, Stephanie R., Cindy Boyer, Rachel Coleman, Jeremy Winick, Cody Battreal, Anthony Ward, Mike Boyer, Rick Blasé, Steve Politte, Loretta Golden, Jiggs Thebeau, Myrna Boyer, Cindy Ware, Renna Eckhoff, Jimmy Hammond, Donna Tallis, Natalie Manning, Reva Politte, Shirley Boyer, Raymond Ward, Russell Thebeau, Michael T. Boyer, Lynn Coleman, Steve Ritter, Arminte Wiggins, Mary Politte, Bob Hahn, Nadine Morgan, Regina Martin, Lisa Hopwood, Patricia DeGonia, Debbie Phipps, Ronda DeGonia, Alma June Boyer, Steve Boyer and all who are sick and suffering.

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – Introducing the Year of Study As part of Dynamic Catholic, Alive, 2016 will be devoted to study. Matthew Kelly talks about the Genius of Catholicism, the intellectual riches produced by centuries of saints and scholars. We encourage you to learn as much as possible about the faith this year. Do you have a Catholic study Bible and Catechism? The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a great starting resource. We have lists of recommended books at archstl.org/dynamic.

St. Joachim Youth Group Update Mark Your Calendars!

We ask you to please keep these dates in mind for our Pro-Life Trip:

Jan. 7th – Chaperone Meeting, 7 pm @ Cardinal Rigali Center

Jan. 13th – Parent meeting & Reconciliation Service

Jan. 16th – Trivia Night, 5:30 pm, $10 per person

Jan. 20-24 – Pro-Life Trip to Washington DC. We have 12 teens & 8 Chaperones going to the Pro-Life March in January. Please support us in our endeavors to raise money for the trip and please continue to pray for all the youth in our Archdiocese who will be attending (over 2500). Thank you. P.S. – we will gladly accept donations!

THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Listening to the readings proclaimed today, it will become apparent that God intends for the Good News of salvation to be shared by everyone. From the expansive vision of Isaiah to the radical inclusion of Saint Paul, we are to understand that the journey of the magi is one that we all can undertake. The signs are there, in the heavens and in God’s word. Let us all pack our bags and seek the Lord wherever the journey takes us.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What “recalculation” of my schedule or priorities must I make to answer the challenge of today’s Gospel to chart a direct route to a personal encounter with God-made-flesh?

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS – January 3, 2016. 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! SHOOTING MATCH at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Sunday, January 10th, beginning at 12:00 noon.

EPIPHANY PARTY at St. Michael House today, Sunday, January 3rd beginning at 2:00 pm. Adults and children are welcome!

I would like to thank all our parishioners who have sent me Christmas Cards and gifts. I appreciate your kindness and generosity during this Holy Season. I wish all our parishioners and their families a very blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Holy New Year 2016. God bless,

Fr. Tony Dattilo

There are still some Contribution Envelopes for 2016 on the book shelf by the front door entrance. 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.

REMINDER: OMCET meeting on Sunday, January 10th at 9:00 am in the school cafeteria!

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: THE POPE FRANCIS LIST 1. Don’t Gossip. 2. Finish your meals. 3. Make time for others. 4. Choose the ‘more humble’ purchase. 5. Meet the poor ‘in the flesh’. 6. Stop judging others. 7. Befriend those who disagree. 8. Make commitments, such as marriage. 9. Make it a habit to ‘ask the Lord’. 10. Be happy.

ST. JOACHIM & ST. JOSEPH PARISHES JANUARY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES: Birthdays: Lucy Merseal January 1 Debbie Miller January 1 Theresa Pashea January 1 Gene Lawson January 3 Irene Thebeau January 3 Dorothy Yarbrough January 4 Terri Chazelle January 5 Karen Bequette January 8 Dorothy Pashia January 9 Joyce Politte January 9 William Bourbon January 10 Andrea Coleman January 11 Anna Pratt January 11 Bill Yates January 11 Donald Bourbon January 13 Paul Boyer January 13 Jayne Lawson January 13 Richard Govero January 14 Phyllis Koch January 14 Walter Paul Luther January 17 Arlene Boyer January 19 Garlyn Kirby January 19 John Thebeau January 19 Benny Thebeau January 20 Judy Coleman January 22 Lindell Sampson January 22 Barb Coleman January 24 Christopher Engelage January 24 Jeff Pinson January 25 Jim Politte II, January 26 Jerry Juliette January 27 Randy Pinson January 27 Dillon Bouse January 28 Aaron Ross January 29 Sharon Sansoucie January 29 Mary Coleman January 30

St. Joachim School

“Your Future Begins With Us” News from St. Joachim School

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: CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4th. EUCHRE TOURNAMENT & CHILI SUPPER St. Joachim School, Date: January 9, 2016 Early registration is encouraged. 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. Dinner is $5, or dinner and a tournament entry is $10 (per person). Tea and coffee are also provided. If you don’t have a partner, one will be assigned to you. $.50 per Euchre. JANUARY 31- FEBRUARY 5 IS CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S WEEK. AN AGENDA IS BEING PREPARED TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE SCHEDULE AND PLAN TO ATTEND SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES.

Religious Education News Serve Him with Joy and Gladness

Encountering Christ Every Day

CLASSES RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6th. RCIA. If interested in becoming Catholic, being fully received into Catholic Church, receiving sacrament of Confirmation call Joyce Politte, 573-438-3213 or 636-328-1343. Period of Inquiry and Catechumenate are in session. Come and See. Note: A sponsor meeting has been scheduled for January 7 at 6:30 p.m. for sponsors of catechumens and candidates. Parent Baptism Meeting on January 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Both godparents and parents are required to attend. To register, call the parish office at 573-438-6181. Mark your calendar. A Parish Mission with Redemptorist, Father Pete Chavitz, is scheduled for September 24-28, 2016. Next Life in the Spirit Monthly Prayer Meeting is February 21 at 5 p.m.

Resolve to make your marriage even better in 2016 – attend a Marriage Encounter weekend and your good marriage will be better. Just ask any couple who has attended the weekend. The next weekend dates are February 5-7 and April 22-24. To learn more, click on www.stl-wwme.org or simply call 314.649.7317. Why not give your spouse a gift certificate for a Marriage Encounter weekend as a Christmas present? This gift will let them know you truly love them and want to make the most of your marriage. Weekends are being presented on February 5-7 and April 22-24. For more information call 314.649.7317 or see our website at www.stl-wwme.org.

God's Family, Our Family Today is the feast of the Holy Family but it's also the feast of all families. We all have families. We're all called to be holy. More to the point, we're all God's children and a part of His family, whether we're married or single, parent or child. And like the obedient children He calls us to be, let us remember the “rules” of this holy family: Wives and husbands, be submissive to each other. Love one another. Parents, listen to each other and to your children. Young people, don't nag your fathers or mothers. Parents and children, husbands and wives, forgive each other's faults. The wonder and joy of being a family comes when we follow the example of the Holy Family, being kind and loving, generous and patient toward each other, keeping faith with each other and with God.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held on the First Friday of each month from 9 am -5:45 pm at which time there is Benediction. PLEASE TRY TO FIND TIME IN YOUR DAY TO SPEND SOME PRAYER TIME WITH THE LORD, EXPOSED IN THE BLESSED EUCHARIST on this one day a month! *Note changed date due to holiday – January 8th.