Saint Joseph Catholic Church Founded in 1835

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1 Saint Joseph Catholic Church Founded in 1835 Rev. Mark S. Smith, Pastor 125 East Main Street Post Office Box Westphalia, MO fax website: Sister Cindy Weber, Pastoral Minister Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength. Mass Schedule Saturdays 5 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Marriage Catholic statewide policy requires six (6) months of preparation. To set your wedding date, you must contact the pastor first. No date secure without contacting the priest personally. Please call the parish office. Holydays of Obligation for 2015 Jan. 1, Mary Mother of God Nov. 1, All Saints Day Dec. 8, Immaculate Conception Dec. 25, Nativity of the Lord CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; Sundays: 6:30 a.m. - 6:50 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. or any time by appointment. St. Joseph School Principal Tammy Ogden Parish Council President Kevin Huber School Board President Roger Kloeppel Home and School President Nathan Muenks Parish Secretary Janice Plassmeyer Parish Nurse Vicki Sallin , ext. 127 Convent Sister Cindy Weber St. Anne s Sewing Circle Dorothy Fennewald Parish Cemetery Chris Massman K of C Grand Knight Dale Wieberg K of C Ladies Aux Pres. Darla Veltrop Knights of Columbus Hall Rental (Gary Berhorst) Prayer calling tree Alice Reinkemeyer or Dorothy Bock Prayer List Please keep in your prayers: Mark Reinkemeyer, Freddie Wiegers, Clem Schulte, Aaron Fennewald, Leona Eichholz, Father Art Lueckenotto, Tom Burmeister, David Imig, Dolores Forck, Charlie Eckstam, Brad Sites, Leroy Welschmeyer, Marlene Kliethermes, Shirley Corey, Dave Wilde, Betty Luecke, Stephanie Eichholz, Mary Lou Heckman, Kyleigh Phillips, Vernita Woehr, Kellie (Nilges) Bertels, Rose Mary Bishop, M.O., Darlene Massman, Brian Heimericks, Richard Plassmeyer, Anton (Curly) Bure, Margaret Romph, Dionne Reinkemeyer, Dorothy Even, Glen Kloeppel, Patty Antry, Elizabeth Bauer, Bev Plassmeyer, Judy Plassmeyer, Evelyn Thurman and Courtney Eichholz. If you wish to add/remove a name, need a prayer, hospital visit, support in grieving or a difficult pregnancy, call the rectory at Pray for Priests - This week you are asked to pray for the following priests: Monday, Rev. Donald J. Breaker; Tuesday, Msgr. Michael T. Flanagan; Wednesday, Msgr. Donald W. Lammers; Thursday, Rev. Patrick J. Shortt; Friday, Bishop John R. Gaydos; Saturday, Rev. Patrick L. Pierceall; and Sunday, Rev. Gerald J. Kaimann. St. Joseph Cemetery Plot Purchase - If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery plot in St. Joseph Cemetery, please contact Chris Massman at Bulletin deadline - Items for bulletin must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays ( ) prior to the weekend s bulletin. Items can also be ed to bulletin @yahoo.com. Monday, February 16 NO MASS Tuesday, February 17 Mass Schedule for the Week Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:00 a.m. Conrad, Betty and Harold Rehagen Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Viola Hodges 8:00 a.m. Patricia Plassmeyer Scripture study immediately after Mass 7:00 p.m. Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Westphalia Thursday, February 19 7:35 a.m. Rosary Alice Reinkemeyer 8:00 a.m. Jerry Schwartz 7:00 p.m. Rosary Group Friday, February 20 8:00 a.m. Marcella Bax 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 21 5:00 p.m. Living and deceased members of St. Joseph Parish Sunday, February 22 First Sunday of Lent 7:00 a.m. Randy Bexten 9:00 a.m. Ray and Dorothy Maasen SCRIP will be on sale before and after all weekend Masses on February 14-15, 28-March 1. Parish Support Report Last weekend (Offertory), we received $ 9, Total Offertory YTD: $ 402, Total Offertory FY13-14: $ 691, Thank you for your generosity. St. Joseph School is collecting Joe s Market receipts dated from September 1, 2014, to March 30, Please send your receipts to school, place in the box in the church vestibule or the one at the store. The school is also collecting Box tops for Education coupons. These can be sent to school to feed the frog or placed in the drawer in the church vestibule. Thriftway receipts dated January 1, 2015, to April 30, 2015, will also be collected. Please send these receipts to school. Word of Life: Catholics hold that marriage is a vocation, a call. It is a way of life that offers continual opportunities to be in loving service to the other. Life Matters: Marriage, the Sanctuary of Life, 2012 USCCB Respect Life Program Scrip on sale this weekend! This year s goal is $35,000 and 80% has been met already! A HUGE thank you to everyone who is helping St. Joseph School! Do you shop at Aldi s? If so, you can use the Scrip Discover Scrip cards there! They come in $100 increments and earn 1.25%.

2 Ash Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m. Music: Janice Wieberg and Donna Rehagen Servers: To be determined Lector: Patsy Luebbert Offertory Gifts: Russell Voss Family Communion Ministers: Dennis Holterman, Charlie and Margie Luebbert, Kevin Huber, Melissa Conley Sunday, February 22, 7:00 a.m. Rosary: Marilyn Wilde Music: Maria Kloeppel and Teresa Luebbert Servers: Drew Temmen, Grace Rakestraw, Madison Kliethermes Lector: Patrick Steele Offertory Gifts: Robert Brugnone Family Communion Ministers: Darlene Massman, Kristy Luebbert, Larry and Martha Kliethermes, Patsy Luebbert Ushers: Danny Fechtel, Brian Flores, Bill Schulte, Maurice Wilde Collection Counters: Mary Markway, Robert and Dolores Holterman Liturgy Assignments for February 18, 21 22, 2015 Saturday, February 21, 5:00 p.m. Rosary: Judy VanderFeltz Music: Madison Schanzmeyer and Gloria Schmitz Servers: Thomas, Jonathon and Joseph Schwartz Lector: Chuck Schwartz Offertory Gifts: Bill Plassmeyer Family Communion Ministers: Ingrid Buthod, Debbie Kempker, Floyd Reinkemeyer, Angela Stuecken, Mary Wieberg Ushers: Chad and Will Stuecken, Charles and Ethan Williams Sunday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. Rosary: Kathy Stuckenschneider Music: Adult Choir Servers: Lane Brandow, Monica and Abby Corey Lector: Vickie Dickneite Offertory Gifts: Curt Lehmen Family Communion Ministers: Betsy Groner, Mary Corey, Sue Feltrop, Dan Knaebel, Arlene Samson, Anne Cavender Ushers: Eric and Evan Kliethermes, Mark Wilde, Curt Lehmen We welcome Hayden John Drinkard, son of Chad and Keri (Klebba) Drinkard, as a new member of our parish community. Hayden s baptism was celebrated last weekend. Upcoming Meetings and Activities The Diocesan Mass for World Day of the Sick will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. This celebration will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Missouri. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered to those of the faithful of any age whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age and are properly disposed for the Sacrament. The public is invited and all are encouraged to attend and to pray for the sick on this special day. This Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation. St. Anne s Sewing Circle will be quilting on Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays during the day in the school cafeteria. Come join us for whatever time you can spare. A practice quilt has been set up for anyone interested in learning to quilt. Summer Ball Teams meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at the Lions Hall, Westphalia, at 7 p.m. For all local teams, boys and girls, who want to use the Lions Fields this summer for games. Coaches can contact Kenneth Kliethermes for new changes being made this year, prior to the start of the summer season. kliethermessjk@gmail.com or phone and you will be sent a copy of the new rules. Mass for the Nation will be celebrated by Msgr. Greg Higley on Thursday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, Holts Summit. Cursillo A Cursillo Lenten Day of Reflection will be held on Saturday, February 21. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier School cafeteria (Xavier Hall) in Taos. It's a potluck; so bring one of your favorite dishes to share. Tableware and refreshments will be provided. Take this opportunity to pray together and hear suggestions for preparing for Lent. If you have any questions, contact Marcia Doll at or dollmkc@gmail.com. Our Back in Black fundraiser is quickly approaching on February 28! We will be selling tickets next to the SCRIP table on the weekend of February 14 and 15 before and after Masses. Tickets are $25 per person. You can still purchase them on-line at backinblack2014.eventbrite.com but, if you would rather skip the computer and order in person, we will be glad to assist you! Spread the word to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, mailman, etc.! Spiritual Renewal Opportunity St. Joseph Cathedral Centering Prayer Group is sponsoring a morning of guided, quiet prayer on Saturday, February 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Catholic Center, 2207 West Main, Jefferson City. The prayers will be facilitated by Father Matthew Flatley and Sister Laura Jean Spaeth, SSND. Coffee and bottled water provided (free-will offering only). For more information, contact Barbara Poetker at larryblp@mediacombb.net or at Our Spring Chicken Dinner will be on March 15. We will be serving fried chicken and all the fixings family style. The work lists and raffle tickets will be available in the back of church soon. In your Offertory envelopes, you will find one for Spring Chicken Dinner Meat Donation. Pray for good weather! Chairpersons are Gary/Gina Berhorst ( ) or Charles/Sue Schwartz ( ). Spring Chicken Dinner Pie Orders: Don t have time to make pies for the Spring Chicken Dinner on March 15? For $24, Deutsches Heim will bake and deliver 2 pies and 2 loaves of bread for you! Renee Robinson will be collecting orders at February s Home and School meeting and a brown envelope will also be placed in the church vestibule for collecting orders.

3 Dear Parishioners, SCHOOL NEWS We had our Science Fair this week. Fourth through eighth grades participated. There were many well thought out projects that took a lot of time to prepare. The judges were very complimentary of how talented and polite St. Joseph students are. We are all proud of their efforts. Students were out of school on Friday while teachers went to Fatima to collaborate with Fatima s staff on curriculum. We will be out of school on Monday for President s Day. Tuesday the students will get to have their reward for the blood drive. They will get to wear their pajamas and have a movie and popcorn before we head into the Lenten season on Wednesday. We are in need of walkie-talkies. We have a few at school, but they do not charge well and rarely work properly. We use them regularly for dismissal. If you have any that you are no longer using or would like to purchase new ones and donate, we would be very appreciative. We are getting closer to getting started on building lofts in the middle school building closets. If you are interested in donating materials or money to help us get started, please contact me via or calling the school. Thank you in advance! Have a wonderful week! God Bless, ~ Mrs. Tammy Ogden, Principal (togden@stjosephwestphalia.org) Area Social Events Argyle VFW Post 8045 breakfast on Sunday, February 15. Serving whole hog sausage, fried eggs, pancakes and fresh pastries from 7:30-11:30 a.m. St. Andrew Council Knights of Columbus, Holts Summit, fish fries on Fridays February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, at St. Andrew Church, Holts Summit. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Use Center Street exit and follow signs. Argyle-Koeltztown Relay for Life fish fry on Fridays, February 20 and March 6, at St. Boniface Center in Koeltztown. Serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (gluten free) for the benefit of St. Thomas Parish, on Friday February 27, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. Carry outs available. The William H. (Bill) Simon Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Catholic students who are in financial need for the purpose of attending an accredited college or university of the student's choice. The scholarship is $ 1,000 per semester to assist the student in meeting educational needs. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution or to the student upon presentation of receipts paid to the institution for tuition, fees, and/or room and board. It is the intent to award three new scholarships each year; however, the actual number of new awards will be contingent upon the current number of previous recipients that are eligible for renewal. The deadline for submission of the application, Student Aid Report, and letters of recommendation is March 31, (If sending via post, it must be postmarked by March 31, 2015.) All applicants will be notified of the results by May 1, To request an application, please contact the parish office. Seek the Lord while He may be found (Isaiah 55:6). CSA15 Parish Goal Update: We ve crossed the finish line! As of February 6, we have reached 103.8% of goal! One hundred and thirty-five or 28.7% of our 470 parish families have donated $19,648 to meet our parish's Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) goal of $18,925. Many thanks to those who have contributed! Because of the extraordinary generosity of faithful parishioners throughout the diocese, the Catholic Stewardship Appeal has reached $1.9 million or 95.3% of its goal! Let s all do our share to help it reach the final 5% of its $1.995 million goal so that the ministries that serve the people of our Local Church and communities may be fully funded. Message from Sister Cindy Parish Outreach: During Lent we again will be participating in a program through Catholic Relief Services called Rice Bowl. You may make your contribution at any time during Lent. Please put your check/money in an envelope marked Rice Bowl and put it in the collection. I do know that Catholic Relief Services helps people in many areas and your contribution will be greatly appreciated. Adult Religious Education: Our Lenten program will begin on Thursday, February 19, from 6:15 7:00 p.m. in the 8 th grade classroom in the Middle School building. This is the program called, Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues. Fr. Robert Barron has this DVD series and there are books to go with this program that have been ordered. Thanks to those who let me know you were interested in participating in this program. Preschool Sunday School: Their next class will be held on Sunday, February 22, during the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the school cafeteria. Grade School CCD Class: There will not be class on Wednesday, February 18. Students are encouraged to attend Mass for Ash Wednesday. High School CCD Class: There will not be class on Wednesday, February 18. Students are encouraged to attend Mass for Ash Wednesday. Vocation Day: Please pray every Wednesday for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

4 2015 Lenten Regulations & Admonitions For the Diocese of Jefferson City 1. Abstinence: all persons who have already celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. 2. Fasting: everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is generally understood to mean eating only one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent is highly recommended. But please note: when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. These are minimal penitential practices and should not be lightly excused. If in doubt, please consult your parish priest. Other recommended forms of fasting, as regards alcoholic drink, needless television, video games, internet use, and social entertainment, are of true spiritual value and strongly encouraged. 3. Almsgiving: The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a witness of fraternal charity, and an expression of Lenten conversion. Therefore, all Catholics are encouraged to support generously the charitable works of the whole Church: through regular stewardship to their parish, support of charities, and their generous response to the diocesan Catholic Stewardship Appeal. 4. Prayer: In order to deepen one s love for Christ, Catholics are urged all the more to participate in the Sacramental life of the Church during Lent by attending daily Mass and frequent the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. St. Joseph, Westphalia Mini-Mission Trying for a Closer Relationship with God February 22-24, 2015 This Mini-Mission will give us an opportunity to consider how we might develop a closer relationship with God. Knowing a little more about how Jesus lived His life might increase our appreciation of the way that He loved others as He loved Himself. Becoming more aware of the way that God reaches out might enable us to become more receptive to the many ways that God is attempting to speak to us. Choosing to have face-to-face conversations with the Lord might truly make Him a bigger part of our lives. This Lent can be the time when we put a little more effort into our relationship to God. Effort increases our potential for developing that closer relationship. Our mission will begin with the weekend Masses on February 21 & 22. Then Sunday through Tuesday evenings (February 22-24), we will gather in the church at 7:00 p.m. There will be a different talk each evening followed by a time for refreshments and questions. You can go to all of them (which is best) but you will also get something important out of each one. These talks are directed more towards adults and adolescents. Topics for each night are as follows: Sunday: Seeing Jesus s Love for Himself Manifested in His Love for Others Monday: Recognizing How God Has been Breaking Into Our Lives Tuesday: Choosing Where to Look For God in Our Future Life Short Bio: Fr. Ron Kreul, O.P. is a Dominican Priest who is the Minister to Priests in the Diocese of Jefferson City.

5 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE Second Quarter FINANCIAL REPORT: July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 YTD YTD YTD Remaining 07/ / / / / /2014 Budget Budget INCOME GENERAL CHURCH RECEIPTS: 429, , , , , Includes: Offertory Envelopes, Parish Socials, Endowments, Donations from Parish Societies, Donations & Bequests, Donation and Bequest Schwartze, Rentals, Investment Interest, Fuel/AC Reimbursement St George and Our Lady and other receipts SPECIAL CHURCH RECEIPTS 17, , , , , Includes: Catholic Missourian, Sale of Parish Property, Refunds, Cemetery, CCD/Sunday, Adult Education, Otke Building Rent, Stole Fees & Mass Stipends, Votive & Religious Goods, Charities, Lay Retirement, Schwartze Bus Subsidy, Vacation Bible School, Flower Donation and Pro-Life. DIOCESAN /UNIVERSAL 8, , , , (4,361.92) Includes: Vocation Education/Priestly Retirement, Peru Missions, Infirm Priest Fund, Overseas Relief (3 in 1), Rice Bowl, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Communication/Education, Retirement Fund for Religious, Catholic Home Missions Appeal and Middle East PARISH SCHOOL RECIEPTS 135, , , , , Includes: Tuition-St Anthony, St Boniface & St Aloysius, Sustaining Registration Fees, Bus Fares, Donations, Refunds, Registration Fee, DEEF, Misc., After School Program, Summer Care Program & Before School Care Program. TOTAL INCOME $591, $617, $588, $1,219, $631, YTD YTD YTD Remaining 07/ / / / / /2014 Budget Budget EXPENSES CHURCH & RECTORY 62, , , , , Includes: Pastor, Seminarian, Parish Secretary, Parish Nurse, Custodian Salary, Extra Priest, Telephone, Utilities, Church & Rectory Property Insurance, Custodial Supplies, Repairs & Improvements, Lawn Care, New Furnishings/Equipment, FICA & Medicare (Parish Portion), Printing, Sanctuary Expense, Liturgy, Choir, & Music Supplies, Sunday Missals, Votive, Literature/Religious Supplies, Major Repairs/Improvements, Office Supplies, Table & Laundry, Charities, Church Envelopes, Wage Works, Clergy retirement, Health Insurance, Lay Retirement. CHURCH & RECTORY SPECIAL 21, , , , , Includes: Cathedraticum, Catholic Missourian Subscription, Cemetery, Adult Education, PSR, Auto Expense, Continue Education, Schwartze Bus Subsidy In/Out and Misc. DIOCESAN/UNIVERSAL , , , Includes: Seminary, Peru Missions, Infirm Priest, Overseas Relief, Rice Bowl, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Communication/Education, Religious Retirement, Catholic Home Missions Appeal and Middle East SCHOOL EXPENSES 242, , , , , Includes: Salary for Faculty, Salary for Religious Faculty, Secretary, Nurse, Custodian, Substitute Teachers/Secretary, Telephone, Utilities, Property Insurance, Custodial Supplies, Repairs & Improvements, New Equipment/Furniture, FICA & Medicare (school portion), Supplies for Office, Teachers, Library, Audio Visual, Textbooks, Diocesan School Office Fees, School Insurance (cafeteria) Health Insurance/Life (employer portion), Transportation Fees, Faculty & Student Activities, Reimbursement/refunds, Lay Retirement, Educational Services, After School Program, & Before Care Program CONVENT EXPENSE 171, , , , , Includes: Salary for Religious, Retirement, Telephone, Utilities, Property Insurance, Repairs and Improvements, Equipment, Auto Expense, Health Insurance and Convent Purchase ( ) TOTAL EXPENSE $741, $772, $638, $1,247, $609, SURPLUS OR NET LOSS ($150,384.02) ($155,132.45) ($50,002.88) ($27,530.14) $ 22,472.74