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

APRIL 24, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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!

BENNY THEBEAU CONCRETE WORKS *Flower Pots * Bird Baths*

*Stepping Stones * *Portable Waterfalls*

For more information call: 573-438-3020

(All rock from local creeks!)

APRIL 24, 2016 – 5th Sunday of Easter MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 25 8:00 am – Joseph G. Pahia Tuesday, April 26 7:45 am – Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am –Glen & Catherine Daugherty Wednesday, April 27 8:00 am – Stanley Portell Thursday, April 28 8:00 am –Marcella Pinson Friday, April 29 8:00 am – Mayme Courtway Saturday, April 30 4:00 pm – Bernadette Bequette 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Virgil Bone Sunday, May 1 8:00 am – Parish Family 10:00 am – Ann Schwendemann EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: May 6, 2016 (9 am- until 5:45 pm); May 7th at St. Joseph’s, Tiff, at 5:30 pm NURSING HOME: May 6, 2016 @ Georgian Gardens @ 10 am LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR APRIL 30th & May 1st: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm –Denny Dalton, Opal Johnston, Carolyn Politte, Angie Rulo, Faye Merseal 6:30 pm (Tiff) – Richard Govero & Annette Goff 8:00 am – Jackie O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pratt, Ed Politte, Cody Ross, Volunteer Needed 10:00 am – Monica & David Pratt, Jeannie Brown, Volunteers Needed LECTORS: 4:00 pm – Benny Merseal 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Gail Boyer 8:00 am –Linda Lewis 10:00 am – Laura Villmer OFFERTORY PROCESSION: 4:00 pm – Volunteers 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Laura Busken Family 10:00 am –First Communicants SERVERS: 4:00 pm – Jared Hedrick & Volunteers Needed 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am –Brenden Luna, Nathan Hahn, Mckenzie Coleman-Portell CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: None May 1st MUSICIANS: Jeff Boyer (4 pm); Tina Courtway (8am); Joyce Politte (10 am)

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 APRIL 16th & 17th: # of Contributors: St. Joachim- 86 St. Joseph-14 ST JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Loose: $222.27 Loose: $58.00 Adults: $2952.00 Adults: $444.00 Tuition: $609.81 Other: $ Other: $2200.25 Other: $ TOTALS: $5984.33 $2502.00 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS :( Restricted Funds) St. Vincent de Paul: $ $0.00 Bldg. Fund: $232.00 School Roof Fund: $500.00 Parish Roof Fund: $3500.00 April 24, 2016 - 5th Sunday of Easter “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." JOHN 13:34 It is easy to love someone when they love us back. But it takes courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know or someone who doesn’t look like me. 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, Breanna Harmon, Beverly Osia, Kevin Thebeau, Theresa Coleman, Don Bourbon, Marsha Jones, Linda Ross, Norman & Imelda Wilson, Lyndsey Cardwell, Pat Schumer, Eli Robart, 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., Jeremy Winick, Cody Battreal, Anthony Ward, Mike Boyer, Rick Blasé, Steve Politte, Loretta Golden, Jiggs Thebeau, Cindy Ware, Renna Eckhoff, Jimmy Hammond, Donna Tallis, Reva Politte, Russell Thebeau, Michael T. Boyer, Mary Politte, Bob Hahn, Regina Martin, Lisa Hopwood, Patricia DeGonia, Debbie Phipps, Ronda DeGonia, Alma June Boyer, Debbie Crump, Terry Estes, Rose Ann Richards, Doris Ann Bequette, Carl McGeorge, Roger McMahon, Jean Anselman, Kyleigh Lawson, Ronnie Baker, Paul & Ina Mae Boyer, Nathan Boyer, Kaitlyn Govero, Larissa Boyer, Monica Pashia, Tim Harris, Mikalia Christian, Judy Moyers, Christine Buckley, Pam Pounders, Patricia Laws, Mona Reeves, Margaret Mary Bequette, Ruby Miller, Cathy Daugherty, Margaret Bone, Barbara Luther, Opal Johnston, Colin Canetary, Gabriella Clapp and all who are sick and suffering. (If there are any names that can be removed please let me know. Thanks)

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – The Human Person Christ has commanded us to love one another. As part of BeOne, the Archdiocese is making a special effort to promote human dignity and social responsibility. Each and every human person is endowed with a spiritual and immortal soul, intelligence, and free will. This is why the Church protects and supports life from conception until natural death. Because we are endowed with free will, freedom of religion and freedom to pursue the good must be protected. Have you embraced the Church’s teachings on the human person? archstl.org/dynamic

WORD OF LIFE: “By radiating charity and mercy to all our neighbors, we provide those much-needed islands of mercy. Together, we stand against the wind of the throwaway culture, and brave its sea of indifference, sustained by Jesus who is, as Pope Francis has called Him, ‘the living face of the Father's mercy.’” “Life Issues Forum: After Marching, Acting as Islands of Mercy” Caitlin Thomas, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities www.goo.gl/QNBGZp

”The Courage to Love” The Great Commandment of Love In the Gospel reading, Jesus challenges his followers, “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). This great commandment of love lies at the heart of our Catholic faith. Each of us is called to love others – especially those in need – as God loves us. Jesus is the perfect example of love. His life and ministry teach us that love is selfless, generous, patient and forgiving. His suffering and death reveal the depths of His love for us. Jesus offered Himself on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. Before we experience the joy of the resurrection, we must die with Him on Calvary. We die to our human sinfulness, selfishness and pride. We learn to draw close to Him through sacramental hope and healing. Then, we reach out in loving service of our brothers and sisters. In his pastoral letter, Jesus Christ – the Divine Physician, Archbishop Carlson offers this invitation: “Let the Lord’s healing love penetrate to the roots of sin in your life.” During this Holy Year of Mercy, we are invited to become even bolder witnesses of this healing love as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. The Annual Catholic Appeal is an important way to witness the love of God to others in our community. Through the many ministries, agencies and apostolates supported by the Appeal, we reach out to those in need, extending the love and mercy of Jesus to the least among us. During this Easter season, we encounter Christ, the risen Lord, receive His healing love and witness that love to all we encounter. Then, in the words of Jesus, “all will know that you are my disciples” (John 13:35). Our Goal this year: St. Joachim - $10,447 with a challenge goal of $19,290.00 (which we always exceed!). St. Joseph’s goal is $959.00. Pledge cards for St. Joachim are available in the school cafeteria beginning this weekend following all the Masses. At St. Joseph they will be available on the table in the back of Church. Everyone is encouraged to take a few minutes to make their pledge.

IMPORTANT DATE!! ST. JOACHIM FALL FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

It’s not too early to start thinking about our Annual Fall Festival! Please put the date on your calendars and plan on helping out! CURRENTLY, we are looking for someone to chair our main raffle. This person would be responsible for planning the prize layout and securing additional prizes for the raffle. If you are interested in chairing this position or have any workable ideas or concepts please feel free to call Mary Ann at the Rectory office or write them down and put your response in the Sunday collection basket. Thanks! EXPECT MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FESTIVAL IN FUTURE BULLETINS! IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!

THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Today’s Easter season scriptures paint a picture of God who loves us so much that the divine dwelling is now among us, with the human race. Jesus was the first physical manifestation of that new reality. As we listen to these sacred scriptures today, let us reflect on how God’s dwelling is within each of us and how we manifest that to the world around us.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: To whom do I need to show mercy this week? How?

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS – May 1, 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!

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: Greetings Parish Community. Our yearly parent breakfast was held on Wednesday with a great turnout and very hungry students. This is an opportunity for parents to visit school and have quality time with their child and contact with other parents. It is our way of saying "thanks" to parents. School is now in its fourth and last quarter. Staff and students are spending time completing assignments and participating in end-of-the-year activities. * Students were offered time at the book fair to purchase extra books for summer reading. * April 25 Fine Art's Night. Students are performing. * April 27 Happy Secretary's Day Mary Ann, Vicki, Laura and Maggie. You're the Best! * May 1 First Communicants will make their First Communion at 10:00 Mass. * May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week. A schedule will be included next week of activities. * May 6 is Field Day. 12:00 dismissal * May 6 & 7 is the bake sale. Profits will be put in the School's Roof Account. * May 13 is Eight Grade Graduation @ 6:30. * May 16 PreK & K Graduation @ 6:30. * May 18 Last day of school. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and other workers that assisted in roofing the parish's buildings. Only two more roofs to complete. What a team!!!

Religious Education News Serve Him with Joy and Gladness

Encountering Christ Every Day

RCIA. If interested in becoming Catholic, being fully received into Catholic Church, or receiving sacrament of Confirmation call Joyce Politte, 573-438-3213 or 636-328-1343. Come and See. Infant Baptism (birth to age 6) Meeting for Parents and Godparents on Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age, a baptized, confirmed, and practicing Catholic who has no marriage difficulties. RSVP by calling the rectory. Mission Planning Meeting with Father Pete for Planning Committee and Other Interested Parishioners is on Tuesday evening, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Incarnate Word Building.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES: April 25 – St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 9 am April 25 – School Fine Arts Night, 6:30 pm April 26 – Parish Mission Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm April 27 – Beyond Sunday Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm April 29 – Liturgy Meeting, 9 am May 1 – First Communion @ 10 am Mass May 4 – May Crowning May 8 – School Bake Sale following Masses May 12 – Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, MO. May 13 – 8th Grade Graduation Mass & Celebration May 14 – St. Vincent de Paul Walk-a-thon May 15 – Knights for Neighbors BBQ @ KC hall May 16 – Baptism Meeting, 6:30 pm May 18 – Last Day of School May 21 – Prayer Blanket Ministry Blessing Mass, 4 pm May 21-22 – Rendezvous Weekend & Breakfast June 4-5 – Krispy Crème Donut Sale for Youth Group June 12 – St. James Parish Picnic June 19 – St. Stephen Parish Picnic Sept. 11 – St. Joachim Fall Festival

WALK-A-THON: Bring the whole family to the Annual St. Vincent de Paul Walk-a-thon on parish grounds Saturday May 14th to benefit the works of the Society in helping those in need in our parish boundaries. You are invited to walk, name your own distance, and collect pledges. Free hot dogs, chips and soda for the walkers. Any age can walk or be pushed in a baby stroller. Funds are used to help families with electric bills, supply food for the Pantry, transportation, housing and medicine. Look for the Pledge Sheets coming soon!

Please call the rectory office and make your reservations for the May 12th Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, MO. We will need to carpool, so if you can be a driver please let us know. We will leave here at 9:00 am. We should arrive at the Shrine about 11:00 where we will pray the Rosary and then enter the Holy Doors for the Year of Mercy Indulgence. Afterwards we will travel to St. Joseph’s Church at Apple Creek where a meal is being prepared for us. Following lunch we will pray the Rosary and celebrate Mass in the Church. We expect to return home by 5:30 pm at the latest. Each person will be responsible for paying for their lunch which is $10 per person. The menu will be Kettle Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert and drinks.

IN YOUR KINDNESS AND PRAYERS, please remember the family of Raymond “Boonie” Ward, wife Linda, sisters and brothers: Donna Laramore, Ann Cain, Lucy “Belle” Ward, Tony, Larry, Christopher, and Robert Ward. May God continue to comfort them in their sorrow.

REMINDER OF CEMETERY FLOWERS: Just a reminder that during the summer grass cutting season to please limit the number of decorations placed on graves in our cemeteries. It is very difficult to cut and weed-eat around too many decorations and flowers. And, because the people who do the grass cutting & weed-eating are parishioner volunteers, we ask you to take into consideration the work that needs to be done. We are always looking for more help! Call the rectory office if you can volunteer a few hours. Thank you! Also, we will remove old decorations as necessary.

Prayer Blanket Ministry is in need of Prayer Blankets! If you are able to make a few it would be greatly appreciated! They will be having a Blessing Mass on May 21st at 4:00 pm. Please call Rachel Politte (438-4434) or Georgia Veach (438-3637)

Beyond Sunday committee meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the rectory. Please call if you are unable to attend. Thanks!

You are Invited: The American Veterans Traveling Tribute, (The Wall) will be on display at West City Park, Festus, MO from 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 5th, until 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 8, 2016. All are Welcome!

WAYS TO SPEND AN HOUR WITH JESUS: • Promise to trust Him. • Imagine Mary or one of the saints sitting next to

you and praying with you. • Renew your loyalty to His Church. • Lean on Him. Tell Him you love Him. • Thank Him for the sacraments. • Tell Him your failures, Ask for help. Then LISTEN. • Slowly recite the Beatitudes. • Say one Our Father slowly. • Say one Hail Mary slowly. • Say the Creed slowly. • Pray for vocations. • Ask Him to show you the next step. • Look at yourself. Count your gifts. Then thank

Him. • Ask Him to show you if you have hidden any

talents, and to help you to use them in a way that pleases Him.

• Pray for the world. • Enjoy just being in His presence and in His peace. • Visit Him in His house.