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.

Rev. Anthony A. Dattilo, Pastor Matthew Farr, Principal Joyce Politte, DRE

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

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH TIFF, MO STAFF

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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: 573-436-0580 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

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

BLACKBIRD CAFÉ 124 EAST HIGH STREET ** POTOSI, MO

63664 Monday & Tuesday: 11 am – 3 pm

Wednesday thru Friday: 11 am to 8 pm Saturday: 7 am to 3 pm

573-330-8874 “Come on in and enjoy a delicious home-cooked

NOVEMBER 3RD-31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS

Monday-Nov. 4 8:00am-Todd J. “Jake” Bock Tuesday – Nov. 5 7:45am- Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15am-Edward Thurmond Wednesday-Nov. 6 8:00am–Margaret & Doc Kite Thursday – Nov. 7 8:00 am–David Busken Friday- Nov. 8 8:00 am-Francis & Margaret Bone Saturday –Nov. 9 4:00 pm-Walt, Virginia & Tommy Reando 6:30 pm (TIFF) –Eli Robart Sunday – Nov. 10 8:00 am –Parish Family 10:00 – David Courtway EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Dec.6, 2019 (9 am-1:15 pm) Dec.7 at St. Joseph’s, Tiff, at 5:30 pm NURSING HOME: Potosi Manor Dec.6, 2019 10:00 am Mass Intention-Mayme Courtway

LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR Nov. 9th & 10th

EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm-Deacon Ed, Mary Etta Boyer, Faye Merseal

6:30 pm (Tiff)-Rae Govero & Volunteer 8:00 am-Catherine Dickey, Laura Busken, Barb Bequette 10:00 am- Rita Kamper, Glen Bequette, Susan Broombaugh LECTORS: 4:00 pm-Carolyn Politte 6:30 pm (Tiff)-Gail Boyer 8:00 am- Pam Boyer 10:00 am-Sean Schwendemann OFFERTORY: 4:00 pm-Mary Boyer & Volunteer 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers 8:00 am-Ed & Nancy Politte 10:00 am-Jean Anselman & Jayne Lawson SERVERS: 4:00 pm- Rachel Heifner & Volunteer 6:30 pm (Tiff)- Volunteers 8:00 am- Volunteers 10:00 am- Abby Boyer & Volunteer

CHILDRENS LITURGY-Debbie Phipps MONEY COUNTERS-Monday Nov.4- Jim Johnston & Bill Portell

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 27, 2019 # of Contributors: St. Joachim-60 St. Joseph-10

Loose: $316.00 Loose: $50.00 Adults: $3,237.00 $315.00 On-Line: $ Tuition: $ Online Tuition: Other:$ TOTALS: $3,553.00 $365.00 (Note: Online Giving & Tuition is monthly, not weekly) RESTRICTED FUNDS: St. Vincent de Paul: $$0.00 Maintenance: $68.00 Utility Fund: $50.00 $0.00 Retired Religious: $5.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Brenda McGlothlin, George Pinson, Molli Catherine Cooley, Ashlynn Kamper, Christine Barton, Celeste Bone, Steve Politte, Norman & Imelda Wilson, Theresa (Bill) Coleman, Myrtle Missey, Phyllis Adams, Veronica Missey, Austin King, Leonard (Jigs) Thebeau, Theresa Wickerham, Paul Jr. & Bonnie Grimwood, Charles & Phyllis Portell, Wayne Russell, Opal Johnston, Glen Politte, Ronda DeGonia, Joel Reid, Ken Crocker, Ed Politte, Heather Coleman, Robert & Linda Ross, Leslie Setzer, Jordan Winckel, Barb Thebeau, Bob Bone, Carla Whitter, Charlotte “Cookie” Aubuchon, Ron Miller, Judy Boyer, Annie Saunders, Brenda Boyer(Larry’s wife), Brandon Goff, Martha Saunders, Elaine Baldridge, Richard “Chopper” Boyer, Paul E. Boyer, Tina Ripper, Clyde Walker, Dorothy Boyer, Doris Lawson, Leslie Bone, Connie Warden, Mary Ann Pratt, Ann Pratt, Carroll & Bernice Benoit, Mike Govro, Gail Aubuchon, Roger Guenther, Kristy Cook, Randy Politte, Rachel Politte, Wyatt Horne, Wendy (Bone) Missey, Sheila Missey, Randy Eaton, Regina Pinson, Karen Politte-Corn, Kristie Stamm Family, Cindy & Kent Lanter, Jerry Miller, Mary Maxwell and all that are sick & suffering. (If there are any names that can be removed, please let us know as we have limited space in the bulletin. Thank you. )

ST. ANNE’S SODALITY BASKETS They will be on display at the KC Hall November 3rd

& they will be selling chances during the Chicken & Beef Dinner.

1) Cold Cash 2) Kids Basket 3) Scrap Booking Basket 4) Fishing & Hunting 5) Thanksgiving 6) Snowman 7) Laundry Basket 8) Baking Basket 9) Spa Basket

All chances are 6 for $5 The Craft Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 9th at the KC Hall from 9am-1pm.

THIS WEEKS READINGS Today let us put ourselves in the shoes of Zacchaeus, so eager to see Jesus that he climbed a tree to see over the crowd. Jesus is with us today, in our neighbor, in our midst as we gather together in his name, and in the bread and wine we offer as it is blessed and broken. We don’t need to climb a tree, yet we may find him difficult to see. Let us pray today for the eyes of Zacchaeus, eager to see Jesus wherever he can be found. QUESTION OF THE DAY Given space for repentance, for what failings do I need to seek forgiveness? To whom can I give space for repentance?

YOU ARE INVITED ! The family of Mildred Bourisaw are inviting everyone to an 80th Birthday celebration in the School Cafeteria on November 9th after 4pm Mass. Food & drinks will be

provided. Please RSVP so the family will know how much to prepare.

Call Donna @ 573-701-4043 or Cheryl @ 573-854-0604

CHRISTMAS FOR LIFE - PRO-LIFE FUNDRAISING EVENT A women's only ( age 8th grade-adult) event, Sunday December 8th beginning at 2 PM in the school cafeteria. We are looking for ladies to host tables, each table seats 8. (Round tables this year!) Hostess is responsible for filling their table & decorating in a Christmas theme of their choice. We will provide food, music & a dynamic speaker . Tables must be reserved in advance: $20 per person/$160 per table. Seating is limited- deadline to reserve a table is December 1st

IN YOUR KINDNESS & PRAYERS please remember the family of Donna Mosier, mother of Josh(wife Sarah(Pratt), who passed away this week.

Giving money to support the good works of the Church is part of our faith, just like spending time with God in prayer and performing charitable works in the ministry.

St. Vincent de Paul News We are currently looking for new members to help the poor of our community. We meet at the IWC on the last Monday of each month at 9am. Meetings last about an hour. It is not difficult & is very rewarding work. Please consider helping. Contact Fran Pashia 210-4150 or Laura Busken 438-5061 for information.

Some of you may have noticed that we haven’t had any Church bells lately; well, we need new bells. The cost of the bells is a little over $9,000. If you would like to donate and help offset the cost of the bells, that would be appreciated. We would like to thank those who have already donated. We have collected $1,100 so far.

WELCOME !! William AnthonyCody Henson was baptized here, last Sunday. He is the son of Christopher & Ladina Henson, of our parish.

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE: We are preparing to set up the envelope system for 2020. If you do not receive envelopes but wish to, OR, you are not registered with the parish, and wish to be, OR, you have a change of address, please call the rectory office or send a note through the collection basket. Also, parishioner registration forms are available at the doors of the church for anyone who has not filled one out or if you need to update your information. Please update telephone numbers! We have a good many telephone numbers that are no longer valid. Also, it would be great for you to include your email address! Please update your addresses, also! If you or a family member has changed the way you receive your mail, please let us know. Thanks!

November 3rd-Word of Life “God never stops offering each of us his mercy, ‘a concrete reality with which he reveals his love’ (MV 6).” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Reflection: Moved by Mercy (Excerpt from Misericordiae vultus, © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved.)

“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. I wanted to take time to say THANK YOU to the parish for all your prayers and concerns last week for my brother in law, Justin Harmon. Justin is recovering and is making great progress. I am blessed to be here at St. Joachim in such a caring community! A special thank you to each of you! Christmas Wreath Fundraiser We will be having a quick fundraiser running through November 15th for fresh evergreen Christmas Wreaths. We have order forms available in Church. We would love for you to order one of these beautiful wreaths for your home for the holidays. Delivery will be Dec. 2. Any questions call school 438-3973. Veteran’s Day Mass We will be honoring our parish Veteran’s on November 5th at Mass. We encourage students to invite the special veteran’s in their life for this mass. Book Fair- “Arctic Adventure” Join us for our Fall Scholastic Book Fair November 18th- November 22nd! The book fair will be open all week and during the Community Thanksgiving Dinner! Community Thanksgiving Dinner We cordially invite you to our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21st at 11 a.m. in the School Cafeteria. If you would like to donate a dessert, it is always appreciated! We look forward to hosting you! “The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for that entire He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” St. Gianna Molla

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEXT CHICKEN & BEEF DINNER - November 3rd

Serving is from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm- (unless they run out!). Your support is very much appreciated! Desserts & Workers are always needed & appreciated. Please help if you can! Nov. 13-KC Men’s & Ladies Mtg. 6:30 &7 pm.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & IMPORTANT DATES:

Nov. 3- KC Chicken & Beef Dinner 11-3 pm Nov. 4- St Anne Sodality Mtg. 6pm @ IWC Nov. 5- Parish Council Mtg. 6:30 pm @ IWC Nov. 9-St. Anne’s Craft Bazaar KC Hall 9am-1pm Nov. 21- Community Thanksgiving Dinner at School Nov. 24-St. Ann’s Turkey Bingo beginning at noon Nov. 25- St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 9am, IWC

Religious Education News From: Mrs. Joyce Politte, DRE

Parish School of Religion Mission Statement

With the help of Jesus Christ, the Master teacher and the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of St. Joachim/St. Joseph PSR is to assist and support the parents in faith formation ,spiritual development, and the transformation of their children to become full, active and

participating Catholics and Missionary Disciples. Parish School of Religion Mission Statement With the help of Jesus Christ, the Master teacher and the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of St. Joachim/St. Joseph PSR is to assist and support the parents in faith formation spiritual development, and the transformation of their children to become full, active and participating Catholics and Missionary Disciples. Server’s Training for St. Joachim School students and PSR students who would like to become or who are already altar servers with Deacon Ed on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. Rite of Enrollment for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation is being celebrated today. What is a Rite of Enrollment? The Rite of Enrollment signifies the intent of the candidate to proceed with more intense spiritual formation. The candidates ask the community to journey with them and to support them through prayer and witness. Please pray for the following candidates for First Communion: Jackson Brueggen, Bethany Jo Chazelle, Garrett Chazelle, Christy Cusumano, Cadence Gibson, Grace Gibson, Rylee Hill, Blakely Jacobson, Aly Kirby, Rylee Messex, Layne Pettey, Evan Pinkert, Khloe Pratt, Mason Reeves, Colton Roland, Julee Sampson, Adrienne Thebeau, and Lucas Yarbrough. Please pray also for the following candidates for Confirmation: Anna Boyer, Kalli Boyer, John Coleman, Ethan Foster, Lucas Gann, Allison Hahn, Emily Hahn, Jarod Hedrick, Makenna Jenkins, Brenden Luna, Kaelyn Mosier, Julian Thebeau, Brendan Yates, Cody Yates, Clara Villmer.

ATTENTION ! There are FREE Dynamic Catholic Books available in the church . If you, or you know of anyone who would want one, please feel free to take them one or two.

Few things hold us back more than our excuses for not praying, not attending Mass, and not following Christ’s teachings. All the while, we miss out on what God has to offer us. The story of Zacchaeus has much to teach us about all the blessings that can come our way once we put our excuses aside and take a risk for Jesus.

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! Christ as Son of Man Jesus is like us in all things except sin—a true “Son of Man,” as in a “son of Adam”! The New Adam—Jesus—not only created the first Adam but is also descended from the first Adam according to His human nature. This great act of humility, leading to the humiliation of the Cross, ultimately leads to salvation offered as a gift for the whole human race. If we embrace the Cross, we will find mercy, forgiveness, and redemption. (CCC 504-505, 539) archstl.org/dynamic

WHAT IS A PRAYER BLANKET ? A prayer blanket is a lap blanket made by Parish

volunteers. The blankets are blessed by our Parish Priest with special healing prayers. Those blankets

are then given to individuals who are sick or recovering from surgeries or perhaps mourning the loss of a loved one. They are meant to bring comfort to the suffering. If you need of one of

these blankets, you may pick up one at the Parish Office or you may call Rachel Politte at 854-9290

or Georgia Veach at 438-3637. The prayer blanket ministry would like to thank all

who have donated material to make these blankets, especially the members of the St. Ann

Sodality who have donated funds several times to purchase batting.

21 Benefits of Making the Sign of the Cross The Sign of the Cross is a simple gesture yet a profound expression of faith for both Catholic and Orthodox Christians. As Catholics, it’s something we do when we enter a church, after we receive Communion, before meals, and every time we pray. But what exactly are we doing when we make the Sign of the Cross? Here are 21 things: 1. Pray: We begin and end our prayers with the Sign of the Cross, perhaps not realizing that the sign is itself a prayer. If prayer, at its core, is “an uprising of the mind to God,” as St. John Damascene put it, then the Sign of the Cross assuredly qualifies. “No empty gesture, the sign of the cross is a potent prayer that engages the Holy Spirit as the divine advocate and agent of our successful Christian living,” writes Bert Ghezzi. 2. Open ourselves to grace: As a sacramental, the Sign of the Cross prepares us for receiving God’s blessing and disposes us to cooperate with His grace, according to Ghezzi. 3. Sanctify the day: As an act repeated throughout the key moments of each day, the Sign of the Cross sanctifies our day. “At every forward step and movement, at every going in and out, when we put on our clothes and shoes, when we bathe, when we sit at table, when we light the lamps, on couch, on seat, in all the ordinary actions of daily life, we trace upon the forehead the sign,” wrote Tertullian. 4. Commit the whole self to Christ: In moving our hands from our foreheads to our hearts and then both shoulders, we are asking God’s blessing for our mind, our passions and desires, our very bodies. In other words, the Sign of the Cross commits us, body and soul, mind and heart, to Christ. (I’m paraphrasing this Russian Orthodox writer.) “Let it take in your whole being—body, soul, mind, will, thoughts, feelings, your doing and not-doing—and by signing it with the cross strengthen and consecrate the whole in the strength of Christ, in the name of the triune God,” said twentieth century theologian Romano Guardini. 5. Recall the Incarnation: Our movement is downward, from our foreheads to our chest “because Christ descended from the heavens to the earth,” Pope Innocent III wrote in his instructions on making the Sign of the Cross. Holding two fingers together—either the thumb with the ring finger or with index finger-also represents the two natures of Christ.

Please consider donating old family photos (identified) to the Old Mines Area Historical Society when a relative die and no one is interested in the photos or old papers. Call Miss Natalie at 636-586-5171

Tuesday November 5th the 8:15am Mass will honor our military veterans.

Immaculate Conception Church will be holding their annual Chicken & Dumpling Dinner, with sides & drinks on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2019, from 11am-3pm. $10 Adult, $5 Child, under 5 free. For more information call 573-431-2427