Fr. Donald Henke, Pastor
November 18-19, 2017
636.583.2806
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Web: www.stjosephneier.com Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am Email: Confessions: Chris:
Saturday 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm Rich’s Cell: 636.283.8332
From your Pastor
Well, ready or not, our annual celebration of Thanksgiving is happening this week! Just so you know, I’m definitely in the “not ready” categoryJ For some reason, the holiday just kinda snuck up on me and I’m finding it a stretch to wrap my mind around the fact that the month of November is slipping away. In any case, these are blessed days in which we all have the chance to stop and be deliberate in expressing our gratitude to God and to family and friends for the life and love they bring into our lives. I am so grateful to you for the kindness and generosity you have shown me this year; know that I will remember your intentions at Mass on Thanksgiving Day. In closing, I thought I would include a thought I discovered some years back that might.
When we say, "Thank you" to people, they usually make some response. If God did that, what would He say? Some today say, "No problem," which sounds as if they would not have done it if the gesture had been a problem. Of course, it is no problem to God, but that seems a bit casual and off-putting. We say, "You're welcome," which effectively means “you are under no obligation.” But we always are under obligations while God never is. In Spanish, De nada means "It's nothing." God's gifts are never nothing and never to be taken lightly. In Greek, Para Kalo means "With pleasure." In Romanian, Cumple Cherie means "With pleasure." God might say that. If God loves a cheerful giver, then we must assume He Himself is a cheerful Giver. The Hungarians have the best response: Szeveshan, which means "From the heart." God never gives grudgingly. It is always from His heart.
Surprisingly, this little passage did not include the Italian response. When people say, “thank you,” “Grazie” the normal response is “Prego” from the verb pregare which literally means “I pray” as in I pray for you. And I do…
Have a blessed week, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Pray for our Parishioners, Adam Amato, Taylor Donner, Jamie Brueggemann Murphy & Michael Murphy serving in the Armed Forces
St. Joseph Christmas Party is Friday, Dec. 1st sign-up sheet is in back of church if you plan to attend. Would like to have a count by Monday, Nov. 20 to order meat. Doors will open at 6:15, meal starts at 6:30 pm. Each family is asked to bring a large dish and a dessert. Call Kathy Feth @ 636-583-2649 if you have any questions.
Hello, my name is Josh Straatmann. I attend Beaufort Elementary School.
Students of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office DARE Program at Beaufort Elementary 5th Grade classes are participating in a community service project called DARE KIDS FOR VETS!
They are asking for toiletry items for those that have served our country and cannot afford them. All items collected will be delivered to St. Clair VFW and then brought to the St. James Veterans Home to be distributed.
I am asking for your help in this community project to collect donations of new/ unopened items consisting of:
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Soap, Shampoo, Nail Clippers, Band Aids, Deodorant, Feminine Products, Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Q-tips, Razors, Shaving Cream, Combs, Pens, Notebooks, Socks, Stocking caps & Gloves.
If you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated! Items will be collected until Sunday November 26th. I have placed a box marked in the back of church for donations to be dropped off.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted at 636-221-2080.
Thanks for your support,
Josh Straatmann
The Sick of the Parish who need your prayers
Anna Marie Brueggemann Ryan Elbert Bernice Jacquin Diane Schwentker Jane Sturm Susan Lampke
Zachery Gossage Stephanie Lindemann
Karen M Bobbitt Shirley Beckman Jerry (Nick) Kimbler Walt Coble
Ray Koester Ben Hammer Sr.
Nicholas Baravik Brandon Huels
Karen Waters Joan Carroll
Walter Schmidt Christine Grus
Marvin Van Leer Henry Tobben
Jacob McMullin Dale Straatmann
Neighboring Activities
Sunday, Nov. 19 Community Thanksgiving Service with Combined Christian & Children’s Choir at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 3 pm. Free-will offering to benefit Food Pantries.
Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 Free Dinner to anyone who would otherwise be alone at SFB Grade School Cafeteria, serving 11:30 am – 1 pm
Call by 11/21 for a carryout meal at 314-603-2385
Annual Turkey Dinner at St. Ignatius, Concord Hill,
Serving 11 am – 5 pm. Cost $14, S - $12, Children $5
Under 5 free
Saturday, Dec. 2 5K Run to benefit St. Gertrude & St. Ann Pro-life Trip. Check in time, 7 am with more info in back of church.
Contact the school office at 636-239-2347 ext. 221
Sunday, Dec. 3 WCU Christmas Party at IC, 5 pm. For reservations please call Gerry Dueker (6035 Hwy V) @ 636-583-4683
St. Joseph Events
ATTENTION NEW & CURRENT SERVERS:
Sunday, Nov. 19th Server Training after 10:00 am Mass for all children 5th Grade through High School Senior. This training is for new servers and a
Re-fresher for all current servers. Sign-up sheet in back of church.
Ø A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY! Call Jeanne Dierking at 573-484-3194 to set up your appointment. Slots are filling fast!
Ø Also, if you have photos you have taken at St. Joseph in the past year contact Karen McCarty-Wright or 636-744-5298. She is wanting to make a picture collage in the directory.
LADIES SODALITY IS SELLING DINNER ROLLS, CINNAMON ROLLS AND PEANUT BRITTLE- ORDERS MAY BE PICKED UP AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND – ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OR TEXT ERICA @ 636.584.4297
On Saturday after mass, please use the first classroom (homecoming carry out room) for your pick up…there is a wedding reception in the main hall!
ST JOSEPH LADIES SODALITY IS WORKING WITH THE MO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO BRING A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS TO LOCAL CHILDREN. THE ANGEL TREE ORNAMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 11TH. GIFTS WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED UNWRAPPED WITH ANGEL ORNAMENT ATTACHED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 3RD. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OR TEXT ERICA @ 636.584.4297