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ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC CHURCH 10120 Crest Rd Old Mines, Mo. 63630 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH TIFF, MO

STAFF Rev. Anthony A. Dattilo, Pastor Matt Farr, Principal Joyce Politte, DRE Angie Mitchell, Parish Business Manager Debbie Miller, Parish Secretary Dana Boyd, School Secretary Reuben Lawson, Parish Council President Office Hours / Telephone Numbers Office: 438-6181 / FAX 438-3685 Office Hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (M-F) Rectory: 436-0580 School: 438-3973 / FAX 438-3161 Rural Parish Workers: 636-586-5171 Reuben Lawson, PC President: 438-6446 Francis Pashia, St. Vincent de Paul President: 210-4150 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 at 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. Meeting is the last Monday of the month. 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.org

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

APRIL 19, 2020

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.

WASHINGTON COUNTY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5936

MEN'S MEETING NIGHT: 2nd Wednesday of month @ 7 pm LADIES AUXILIARY: 3rd Wednesday of month @ 6:30 pm CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS: 1st Sunday of the month. Serving from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Grand Knight: Danny Kincaid Ladies Auxiliary President: Tanya Kincaid Visit our Facebook page @ Old Mines Knights of Columbus Council 5936

April 19: Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)– Mercy Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – Mercy In the Gospel, Jesus institutes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, authorizing the Apostles to forgive sins in the name of Jesus. It is no coincidence that Jesus says, “Peace be with you” more than one time to them as he greets them. When was the last time you went to the Sacrament of Reconciliation? What beautiful peace in our hearts is found in this sacrament! Through the priest, Jesus forgives us of our sins when we are truly contrite. We receive sanctifying grace and actual graces that will help us to overcome sin in the future. Although sometimes we may still be restless and doubt God’s forgiveness, we must remember the words of Christ to St. Faustina: “I am love and Mercy Itself. There is no misery that could be a match for My mercy, neither will misery exhaust it, because as it is being granted – it increases. The soul that trusts in My mercy is most fortunate, because I Myself take care of it.’” God’s mercy is always greater than our sins. Let us approach the throne of grace and mercy, trusting in the goodness of the Lord. archstl.org/dynamic

Please pray for all the Nursing Home residents. Celeste Bone Doris Ann Bequette Norman & Imelda Wilson Theresa (Bill) Coleman Benita Coleman Monica Pashia Myrtle Missey Dorothy Boyer Lucy Merseal PLEASE NOTE !! THE PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC PER THE ARCH BISHOP, BUT WE ARE HERE TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. THE HOURS ARE 7 AM- 3 PM. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL AHEAD & WE WLL ANSWER THE DOOR OR KNOCK LOUDLY . PLEASE LET OTHERS KNOW. THANK YOU !

IN YOUR KINDNESS & PRAYERS please remember the repose of the soul of Hazel (Politte) Pinson & Paul S. Boyer & their families.

Please mail your contributions to the Parish Office, 10120 Crest Rd., Cadet, Mo. 63630 or you can make your contribution on line. Thank you to all those who have sent in your contributions. The parish still has bills to pay as you do.

We now have a metal bucket with a lid for you to drop off your contribution from Friday-Sunday morning on the Rectory porch & Tuesday-Thursday outside the office door. We will check it often or we ask that you call ahead & let us know you’re dropping it off & we can get it immediately. Father Tony checks the bucket often & brings it in the Rectory any time he’s not around or busy.

APRIL 19, 2020- DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS -ALL MASSES OFFERED FOR THE PEOPLE Monday- 8:00 am – Tuesday 8:15 am – Wednesday – 8:00 am Thursday – 8:00 am – Friday- 8:00 am – 7:00 pm- Saturday – 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Sunday – 8:00 am – 10:00am – EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NURSING HOME LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Tiff) – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – LECTORS: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (TIFF) – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – OFFERTORY: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (TIFF) – 8:00 am – 10:00 am- SERVERS: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm (TIFF) – 8:00 am – 10:00am – CHILDRENS LITURGY: MONEY COUNTERS:

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR WEEKEND OF APRIL 5, 2020. # of Contributors: St. Joachim-25 St. Joseph-2 ST JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Loose: $ Loose: $ Adults:$1,573.00 Adults: $140.00 On-Line: $ Tuition: $ Online Tuition:$ Other(Church Donation):$1,000.00 Easter: $1,585.00 Easter:$180.00 TOTALS: $4,158.00 TOTALS:$320.00 RESTRICTED FUNDS: Rice Bowl: $ 100.00 St. Vincent de Paul: $188.00 Rice Bowl :$30.00 Maintenance: $58.00 Catholic Relief:$10.00 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Brenda McGlothlin, George Pinson, Molli Catherine Cooley, Ashlynn Kamper, Christine Barton, Steve Politte, Jim Rundel, Leonard (Jigs) Thebeau, Theresa Wickerham, Paul Jr. & Bonnie Grimwood, Ron Pratt, Jr, Homeless People, Opal Johnston, Ronda DeGonia, Joel Reid, Ed Politte, Theresa Daugherty Smith, Leslie Setzer, Debbie Phipps, Barb Thebeau, Bob Bone, Charlotte “Cookie” Aubuchon, Ron Miller, Judy Boyer, Annie Saunders, Brenda Boyer(Larry’s wife), Richard “Chopper” Boyer, Paul E. Boyer, Danny Rolens, Clyde Walker, Doris Lawson, Leslie Bone, Connie Warden, Mary Ann Pratt, Ann Pratt, Carroll Benoit, Mike Govro, Kristy Cook, Randy Politte, Linda Turntine, Wyatt Horne, Karen Politte-Corn, Kristie Stamm Family, Bill Politte, Dale Portell, Billy Joe Gibson, Cindy Politte Logan, Elizabeth Osia, JoAnn Turner, Annette Goff, Anna Beth Sleeth, Patricia Hedrick, Randy Eaton, Paula Thomson, Jim Sanders, Ron Fryman, Cindy Barron, Jean Anselman, Craig Hill, Tina Ripper, Jeff Newcomer, Kim Coleman and all who are sick & suffering. (If there are any names that can be removed, please call the office. Thanks)

For online giving: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com & type in 3102

The Rendezvous has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY- In light of the current pandemic, Archbishop Carlson has decreed that the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis may gain plenary indulgences while public masses are suspended without actual confession and communion, provided that they have inner contrition and the resolution to go to these sacraments as soon as possible The faithful who cannot pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Divine Mercy Sunday can remember that they, like all the faithful, can gain a plenary indulgence by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet to "implore from Almighty God the end of the epidemic, relief for those who are afflicted and eternal salvation for those whom the Lord has called to Himself" (Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary March 20, 2020). As a reminder, in order to obtain a plenary indulgence, the faithful must, in addition to being in a state of grace: •have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin;•have sacramentally confessed their sins;•receive the Holy Eucharist;•pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.

Religious Education News Serve Him with Joy and Gladness

PSR News: PSR classes are cancelled for the remainder of the year. However, students will continue their religious education studies at home The Newsletter and Lesson Plans will be sent via email. Parents are expected to help their children with the lessons. If lessons are completed satisfactorily, class time will not have to be made up. Assessment: Parents will be required to drop off assignments and completed books at the parish office on or before May 13 for evaluation. First Communion scheduled for May 3 is postponed and will be rescheduled. Date to be determined. Confirmation News: Confirmations scheduled before June 1 are postponed. Pastors have been given a one-time only permission to confirm at their parish church. Date to be determined. RCIA News. RCIA classes are cancelled until further notice. As of now, Baptisms are postponed until the Vigil of Pentecost, May 30. Please continue to pray for Catechumens: Melissa Tindalll, Rebecca White, Lucas Bourbon, Rylee Hill, and Colton Roland and Candidates for Continuing Conversion: Keri Guenther, J Paul Tindall, and Michelle Roland. They have been called by God and elected to join the Catholic Church at the Pentecost. A Diaper Drive sponsored by the Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese and the Respect Life Office is in progress at St. Joachim/St. Joseph. Diapers may be dropped off at the parish office. Diapers collected will be delivered to Caring Hearts Resource Center of Washington County. Please be generous.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES:

ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. THE ST. ANN’S BASKET BINGO HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED.

April 19th -Word of Life If you or someone you know has had an abortion, “be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”* Additionally, other confidential, compassionate help is also available. Select “Find Help” from the menu on www.hopeafterabortion.org to find the diocesan Project Rachel Ministry near you. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities *“Bridges of Mercy for Healing after Abortion”

•All public Masses are to cease immediately. There is no exception to this directive. The dispensation which the Archbishop offered to all Catholics in our archdiocese from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is extended to April 5, at the earliest. •Churches are to remain open for personal prayer, devotions, and confessions. Call ahead so we can let you in. •Holy Communion may still be administered by clergy and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to those who are seriously ill or in danger of death, only. Be sure to follow proper protocols for handwashing and the use of masks or other protective coverings.

THIS WEEKS READINGS A week out from Easter Sunday we have the opportunity to listen to three responses to the Resurrection event. In Acts we hear of the communal practices of the early church. Peter praises God for the “living hope” Jesus brought to all who believe. John tells the well-known story of Thomas, who needed to see the resurrected Jesus before he would believe, and Jesus’ subsequent blessing of those who believe without seeing. Let us listen and believe. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Can I identify with Doubting Thomas, at times unsure of my faith? In what ways has Jesus given me peace to overcome the anxieties in my life?

Mass can be viewed on antenna TV on channel 2.2 at 9am on Sunday, on YouTube, on Satellite TV EWTN several times a day & daily Mass with Bishop Baron @ wordonfire.org/daily-mass. Confessions will be available by appointment only. Please call the Rectory to make an appointment 436-0580

Prayer to Saint Thomas, the Apostle O Glorious Saint Thomas, your grief for Jesus was such that it would not let you believe he had risen unless you actually saw him and touched his wounds. But your love for Jesus was equally great and it led you to give up your life for him. Pray for us that we may grieve for our sins which were the cause of Christ’s sufferings. Help us to spend ourselves in his service and so earn the title of “blessed” which Jesus applied to those who would believe in him without seeing him. Amen.

Diaper Drive. On April 25th, the Permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life Office, will be collecting diapers for infants, toddlers, and adult incontinence products as part of our third annual diocesan-wide Pro-Life service project to assist families in need. Last year, we collected over 185,000 diapers for those in need and we’d like to exceed that total this year. You may drop them off at St. Joachim Church by the side door beginning March 21st. All diapers collected will be donated to assist families in our parish community and the Caring Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center. We ask that you pray for the success of this project and to please be generous. Deacon Steve Politte *Please drop off at the Parish Office, in a box just inside the door.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: NEXT CHICKEN & BEEF DINNER IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 5TH . CANCELLED ! Serving is from 10:30 am- ? or until they run out! Your support is very much appreciated! Desserts & Workers are always needed & appreciated. Please help if you can! ALL EVENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE

CEMETERY CLEANUP: Christmas decorations will need to be removed from the cemetery. If you wish to keep the decorations on your family plot, we ask that you remove them, otherwise they will be removed by our cemetery cleanup group. All the extra decorations NEED to be removed so the grass cutters can cut around the head stones. If not, they will be removed for you & thrown away. Thank you! We need of additional manpower for the summer grass cutting & weed eating season. If you can help, please call the parish office to volunteer.

The weekly bulletins will be available each Friday on the Rectory Porch & on My Parish App. Please pass this along this information to anyone would like to have one. Thank you.

• The Pope's prayer intention for April - we pray for those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

• For a cure of the virus that has impacted so many people world-wide.

"Jesus, Our Savior, your walking among us brought liberation to many: from disease, from unclean spirits, from paralysis and blindness. Today, many of our brothers and sisters are prisoners of so many forms of dependence. We ask you to place on their way attentive people who can help them. May your Holy Spirit give them light to recognize their situation, strength and courage to win this fight, and the joy of helping those who are going through these difficulties. Amen."

Jokes

• My cellphone is so full of information on this virus, it doesn't vibrate anymore, it coughs.

• Gas is finally affordable, and we can't go anywhere.

• Fourteen days without watching sports on TV so I am watching birds fight for worms. Cardinals - 4 Blue Jays - 1.

• If they shut schools down for too long, mothers and fathers are going to find a solution for the virus before scientists.

“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. Dear Parishioners, In accordance with guidelines from Archbishop Carlson. St. Joachim students will be participating in "Distance Learning" for the next few weeks and will not physically be at school. Daily, families will work on studies at home, check in with their teacher, and the faculty and staff will be supporting them remotely. If during this time you need to contact Mr. Farr or his staff please email him at principalfarr@gmail.com. Thank you and God Bless!