St. Joseph Parish

Cottleville

May 13, 2018

WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH - COTTLEVILLE

Thank you for your interest in joining St. Joseph Parish. We are very happy that you have chosen to become a member of our parish family, and we welcome YOU!

Our registration process:

Print out the “St. Joseph Parish Registration Form” from our website www.stjoecot.org or stop by the Parish Center to pick up a new Parishioner packet and registration form.

Bring your completed form to our ”Registration & Orientation Sunday” following the Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass on one of the following dates:

2018: May 20 June 24 July 29

We ask that you PLEASE MEET AT THE ALTAR immediately after Mass. We will head to our Adoration Chapel and then begin our short walking tour, highlighting points of interest. We will then end at our Parish Hall where we will have coffee and donuts and collect registrations. You will meet a member of our “Guardian Angels” welcoming committee who will be available to assist you in your transition to our parish. Thanks again and we look forward to meeting you face to face at our next Registration & Orientation Sunday following the Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass.

2 | St. Joseph Church—Cottleville

1355 Motherhead Road • St. Charles, MO 63304 stjoecot.org | parish@stjoecot.org

Parish Office Monday-Thursday ....................................... 8:00am-8:00pm Friday .......................................................... 8:00am-5:00pm (636) 441-0055 | Fax: (636) 926-7341

P.S.R. Office Hours Monday-Thursday ....................................... 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday ........................................................................ Closed

STAFF DIRECTORY

Rev. Msgr. James P. Callahan, Pastor ................... ext. 107 Rev. Mark A. Chrismer, Associate ........................... ext. 109 Rev. John W. Schneier, Associate .......................... ext. 108 Deacon Michael Piva, Permanent ........................... ext. 104 Deacon Gene Schaeffer, Permanent ...................... ext. 129 Deacon Thomas Burke, III, Permanent ................... ext. 100 Deacon Glennon Schultheis, Permanent (Retired) . ext. 100 Jane Brown, O.P.A., Pastoral Associate ................. ext. 113 Joan Cleaveland, Business Manager ...................... ext. 103 Mary Doerr, P.S.R. Coordinator .............................. ext. 301 Gina Beach, P.S.R Secretary .................................. ext. 300 Sister Mary Sheila, O.P., School Principal .............. ext. 200 Donna Meyer, Music/Liturgy Director ...................... ext. 106 Danny Zink, Youth Ministry ...................................... ext. 151 Bob Emery, Maintenance ........................................ ext. 123 Parish Office Staff .................................................... ext. 100 School Office ........................................................... ext. 200 Protecting God’s Children ........................................ ext. 102 St. Vincent de Paul ........................................ 314-286-5137

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday .......................................................... 6:30am Monday-Saturday ..................................................... 8:00am

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday ................................................................... 5:00pm Sunday.............................. 7:00, 8:45, 10:30am, & 12:15pm

Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday - 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Tuesdays - 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and by appointment.

Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday after 6:30 am and 8:00 am Masses.

Eucharistic Adoration Monday 7:00 am until Saturday 7:45 am

Baptism - Sundays at 1:30 pm except during Lent Family Must be registered in the Parish prior to attending a Preparation Mtg. Call Parish Office for details.

Matrimony Please call one of the priests/deacons at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding.

Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life: If interested, please contact one of the priests or call the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-792-6460.

Communion for the Homebound Friday mornings after 8:00am Mass, if needed, contact 636-441-0055 ext. 100

Bulletins Please e-mail requests to bulletin@stjoecot.org By the prior SUNDAY at 12:00 Midnight

Crisis Pregnancy Help Birthright St. Charles, 636-724-1200 Birthrightstcharles.org

Post-Abortion Counseling Project Rachel & Project Joseph, 314-792-7565

The people of St. Joseph Parish will be most grateful if you remember your Parish in your Will.

ST. JOSEPH EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY Next Meeting: Monday, May 14, 2018

7 p.m., St. Joseph Room, Church Contact Paul Van Dillen: 314-997-1212, x112.

COME PRAY THE ROSARY - ANY EVENING IN MAY Sundays-Fridays at 6:30pm

Saturdays at 6:00pm May is the month of the Rosary. God wants us to have

devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our Lady said, "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that

will lead you to God." You are invited to join your fellow parishioners in prayer to the Blessed Mother during the month of May. Bring a lawn chair & your rosary – children are always welcome! If you would like to

lead one evening, call Kevin at 314-308-8032.

MAY BAPTISM PREP CLASS RESCHEDULED

The Baptism Preparation Class has been reschedule for Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00pm in the St. Joseph Room due to St. Dominic’s high school graduation being on the 3rd Wednesday of May.

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

Today is Mother’s Day. So, I hope all of our mothers and grandmothers will be enjoying their special day. Today is a good day to pray for our mothers. For our mothers who are still living, let us pray that God will continue to bless them. For our mothers who have died, let us pray that they are enjoying eternal happiness in heaven.

During this time of year, many students are graduating from their schools. On Wednesday, May 16th, St. Dominic High School will hold its graduation ceremony in our church. About thirty of those graduates are from our parish. On Thursday, May 24th, the eighth grade students from St. Joseph School will be graduating. Our eight grade PSR students will also be graduating from their schools in the near future. So, to all of our graduates on the elementary, secondary and college levels, I congratulate you. Let’s pray for all our graduates that they will recognize and use their talents and gifts to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth.

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3 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

PRAY FOR PRIESTS

PLEASE PRAY WITH US IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL

Every Monday morning 8:30-9:30 & Tuesday evening 7:00-8:00 as we Pray for the Sanctification of Priests

& Holy Vocations to the Holy Priesthood & Consecrated Religious Life. Questions, call: Sharon

636-447-3673

� Eucharistic Ministers � How are you being called to serve? Is your heart willing, but your schedule just too busy? Eucharistic Ministers serve with little time commitments out-

side of weekly Mass. We commissioned over 20 ministers in 2017, yet our rosters at the end of the year were smaller than at the beginning of the year. Ministers leave for many reasons: a move, growing families, retirement, or going home to our Lord. Regardless, thinning ros-ters mean that we must continually refresh our

ranks. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend Eu-charistic Minister training Monday, May 21, at 7:00

pm in the St. Joseph room.

Parishioners interested in becoming Eucharistic Minister for our liturgies, or for taking Communion

to the homebound should attend.

For more information, please contact David Frie-drichs d_friedrichs@yahoo.com

(314) 703-5541.

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ADORATION OF OUR LORD

Give Our Blessed Mother a great Mother’s Day present, spend time with her Divine Son. This is the gift she will love, and keep close to her Immaculate Heart. Adoration begins Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday at 7:45 a.m. There is always a need for faithful committed adorers, will you be one? Various hours are in need of an additional committed adorers, can you help?

"Eucharistic adoration is the greatest of actions. To adore is to share the life of Mary on earth when she adored the

Word Incarnate in her virginal womb, when she adored Him in the Crib, on Calvary, in the divine Eucharist,”

St. Peter Julian Eymard

SUNDAY, MAY 13 MONDAY, MAY 14 TUESDAY, MAY 15 WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

8:40am - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Parish Hall

1:30pm-Confirmation Instruction for Adults, Conf. Rm.

16, Parish Ctr.

6:00pm-8:00pm - Life Night, Youth

Rm., Parish Hall

9:00am-St. Dominic Graduation Rehersal-Church

12:00pm-9:00pm - Quilters, Quilting Rm., Parish Ctr.

3:00pm - Daisy Scouts Rm. 21B & C Parish Ctr.

5:00pm - PSR Final Classes & Social, Grand Hall, Parish Hall

7:00pm-Book Club, Rm 24D

7:00pm-Employment Ministry-SJR, Church

2:30pm - Jr. Legion of Mary, Rm. 17, Parish Ctr. & Church

7:00pm - RCIA, SJR, Church

7:00pm - We are Family Choir, Music Rm., Parish Ctr.

7:00pm-Jonah Prayer Ministry

-21B, Parish Ctr.

7:00pm Boy Scout Tr. 918-

School Cafeteria

8:00am-3:00pm - Quilters, Quilting Rm., Parish Ctr.

9:00am - Fr. Chrismer & Fr. Schneier’s Bible Study, Rm. 21B, Parish Ctr.

3:00pm - Girl Scout Troop 1854, Rm. 21B & C Parish Ctr.

6:00pm - Divine Mercy Cenacle, SJR, Church

7:00pm - Word Wide Open, Youth Rm., Parish Hall

7:30pm-St. Dominic High School Graduation-Church

THURSDAY, MAY 17 FRIDAY, MAY 18 SATURDAY, MAY 19

3:00pm-Girl Scouts-Pezold Rm

7:00pm - Young Adult Bible Study, Northeast Hall, Parish Hall

7:00pm - Adult Choir, Church

7:00pm - Fishers of Men, Music Rm., Parish Ctr.

6:30am - Men’s Bible Study, Rm. 21B,

Parish Ctr.

8:00am - Legion of Mary,

SJR, Church

9:00am-Jonah Prayer Ministry-21B & C

6:00pm-Men’s Club, Grand

Hall , Parish Hall

4 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT

PRAY FOR THE SICK

PRAYER CHAIN

“If you have a prayer request or would like to join our Ministry, please contact, Joyce Kluge at 314-324-7490 or email Jane Trende at jctrende@gmail.com

Brian Bresnahan John Caito Danielle Carbrey Holly Carbrey Tim Cechin Angela Cole Jackie Crawford Millie DePyper Rose Englert Carole Frierdich Janet Gasper

Rodney Gremaud Greg Gross Joan Benson Helms Trudy Kijowski Joe LaMartina Renee Le Curu Pat Mann Kevin Martin Patricia Martinez Donna Meyer

Mary Moceri Z.W. Montgomery Kyle Nuetzel Julie Patterson Jordyn Piercy Betty Roewe Elaina Schmitz Tom Schuette Rick Sefcik John Westenberger

...and those on our St. Joseph Prayer Chain.

4 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for the repose of the souls of:

† Charles Smith, husband of Betty Smiith, father of Janet (Anderson) Clutter, and grandfather of Eliza-beth, Gregory, Katherine, and Lauren Clutter of our Parish Community † Florence Eufinger, mother of Denise (Brad) Lipinski and grandmother of Cale and Owen Lipinksi of our Parish Community

† May they rest in peace

4 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 4 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 4 | November 19, 2017 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

WEDDING BANNS (3) Mandy Rood and Mitch Padkins will be married here on Friday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. (3) Abbie O’Mara and Scott Feldt will be married here on

Saturday May 19th at 2:00 p.m. (2) Jenny Orzel and Leonardo Ochoa will be married here on Saturday, May 26th at 12:00 p.m. (2) Katherine Bailey and David Fitzpatrick will be married

here on Saturday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION

Volleyball registration will be open from May 1st - June 15th. Register on SIPlay accessible through our parish website: stjoecot.org/athletic-association/volleyball/

“When one comes in touch with money, one loses con-tact with GodA.One day there springs up the desire for money and for all that money can provide-the superflu-ous, luxury in eating, luxury in dressing, trifles. Needs increase because one thing calls for another. The result is uncomfortable dissatisfaction”. – St. Theresa of Cal-cutta

5 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, May 14-St. Matthias 6:30 am John Havey 8:00 am Denise Monia Tuesday, May 15-St. Isidore the Farmer 6:30 am John Kimmick 8:00 am Morgan Vetter-—School Mass Wednesday, May 16 6:30 am Barbara Dwyer 8:00 am John Havey Thursday, May 17 6:30 am Noraro Family 8:00 am Bob & Cleta Schutte Friday, May 18 6:30 am Robert Czajkowski 8:00 am Bob & Elaine Yuede Saturday, May 19 8:00 am Bill Kelly 5:00 pm Marilyn Hubbard Sunday, May 20—Pentecost

7:00 am Shirley McDonald 8:45 am Kevin Parker 10:30 am Netha Martin 12:15 pm People of the Parish

MASS SERVERS

Saturday - May 19 5:00 pm Dawn Susek, Brennan Short, Lily O’Brien

Sunday - May 20 7:00 am Michael Smith, Alexis Edgar, Mya Edgar

8:45 am Kyle Granquist, Brittany George, Amelia Ward

10:30 am James Gerdes, Libby Gerdes, John Gerdes

12:15 pm Riley Carney, Chloe Carney, Myer Pistorius

LECTORS

Saturday - May 19 5:00 pm Sean Cohen, Maria Kilmer

Sunday - May 20 7:00 am Steve Griese, Joanne Pierro

8:45 am Michelle Coovert, Kathleen Stone

10:30 am Lola Sexton, Alice Sinak

12:15 pm Bryan Maurer, Lexi Maurer

EMHC –CHALICE WASHER

Saturday - May 19 5:00 pm Joe McCarthy, Jack Shannon

Sunday - May 20 7:00 am Judy Ambrose, Tony Ambrose

8:45 am Tammy Coveney, Patricia Farley

10:30 am Christy Kaplan, John Rhodus

12:15 pm Robert Zeik, Becky Zerillo

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33a]/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [7b]/Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

ST. JOSEPH PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS

May 6 Offertory Envelopes ............................................ $ 36,381.50 Matching Gifts (School Support) ............................. 1,800.00 Debt Reduction ........................................................ 1,807.00 Loose Cash Collection............................................. 1,411.25 Catholic Communications ........................................... 100.00 Other Special Collections ........................................... 113.00 Total Envelope Gifts ......................................... $ 41,612.75

5 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 5 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday

“The LORD has made his salvation known; in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.” - Psalm 98:2

5 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 5 | November 19, 2017 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Let your preschooler learn the Catholic faith through The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program. Where your child will learn to fall in love with God! Registration is open. Come visit us in the lower level of Parish Hall after 8:45 & 10:30 Masses through May 6 or find the registration form at stjoecot.org/parish-news/

Questions, contact Julie Moeller or Dawn Hamilton @ email: cgs@stjoecot.org.

Who: 3 (by Aug. 1), 4 & young 5 yr. olds (not in kindergarten)

When: September 9, 2018– May , 2019 Class Time: 8:40 & 10:25

Where: Parish Hall

Cost: $50 per child/ $75 per family; check made to St. Joseph Parish education to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. $10 deduction if received before May 31, 2018 $10 late fee if received after July 31, 2018 Scholarships available; Registration fee is nonrefundable.

If you are a youth looking for service hours please fill out the volunteer form at stjoecot.org. Follow religious education to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

6 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Knights of Columbus council 7198 are having a membership drive after Masses May 12th & 13th. Please see them in the gathering area of church. For more information Call Jim Welby 314-852-3103

6 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 6 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 6 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 6 | November 19, 2017 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

ST. JOSEPH PARISH TITHING PROGRAM ENTERS ITS SEVENTH YEAR

Since 2012, the Tithing Outreach Program has awarded over $900,000 in grants to many local charities. We will once again make grants to worthy local charitable organizations in 2018. We value your input. All parishioners are invited to nominate one or more charities you think deserve consideration. National organizations are not eligible.

Due to the number of requests, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. The charity can be religious or secular, but the charity’s philosophy must be consistent with Catholic teaching. The money awarded must be used for services for the charity’s beneficiaries. The organization must also be a 501©(3) charity & not a for-profit company.

Our application form can be found at stjoecot.org/about/finance-council/. All organizations requesting funds must have a St. Joseph-Cottleville parishioner supporting them.

If you have any questions, please call Mark Forhan, the head of the Finance Council’s Tithing Outreach program, at 314-373-2952

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL When: June 25th-29th 9:00am-12:00pm

St. Joseph Parish presents “BIRTHDAY BLAST VBS” this summer! Students entering PK-5th grade for the 2018-19 school year may register. Students entering 6-12th grade & adults are welcome to volunteer. What an ex-cellent way to earn service hours! All volunteer & student registration forms are available for print at stjoecot.org, the ITK newsletter, & the Parish Office. Registration Deadline is Fri., May 18th. Questions? Contact Jeannette Koch at stjoecotvbs@gmail.com

MOTHERS’ DAY ROSE SALE Today in honor of Mother’s Day, St. Joseph’s Pro-Life Committee is selling roses after all Masses. Beautiful red, yellow, and pink roses are available

for only $1.00 each, and all proceeds benefit local prolife agencies which help mothers and families in crisis pregnancy situations. Please stop by

one of the tables near the church entrances to purchase a rose for Mom!

GREAT ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY! Paul VI Institute of Catechetical & Pastoral Studies is accepting registration for summer classes. These college-level courses help adults pursuing a greater understanding of the Catholic Church.

Summer semester begins June 4th-August 3rd. Deadline to register is May 25th for online & June classes. Visit archstl.org/paul6 or call 314-792-7450 for more information.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

Making sure you are complaint with Protecting God’s Children program is necessary for volun-teering to work around children. If you believe you

may want to get involved make certain you follow the proper procedures at least 2 weeks prior to an event. To verify

compliance, call us at 636-441-0055 ext. 102.

For more information, check the

website stjoecot.org/protecting-gods-children/

2018 YOUTH SUMMER FUN CAMP!

When: June 18th-22nd 9:30am-12:00pm

Where: St. Joseph Soccer Field & Gym

St. Joseph Life Teen Christ Power will host

Summer Fun Camp! Come & play some exciting & fun games & activities designed to get your heart pumping! Indoor & outdoor activities, snow cones & T-shirt included!

Ages 6-10 (co-ed)

Cost: $20/child, space is limited! To register, please visit stjoecot.org/youth-summer-fun-camp/

2018 PENTECOST NOVENA When: Fri., May 11th - Fri., May 18th at 7:00pm

Please join us for the Pentecost Novena, which will be held simultaneously at 7:00pm at Immaculate Conception-Dardenne Prarie.

On Thursday, May 17th of the Novena, our very own St. Joseph Parishioner, Dolly Rhodes, will be speaking on the Holy Spirit’s Gift of Counsel.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Guenther at janeguenther@archstl.org or 314-792-7734

For a complete schedule, visit stjoecot.org/2018-pentecost-novena/

HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS When: Saturday, May 19th at 8:00am

Mass will be at the Cathedral Basilica, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & a peaceful rosary procession to the Planned Parenthood and Benediction after

returning to the Cathedral.

Fr. Jim Holbrook will be the celebrant.

A Morning with Mary, Mother of Priests

with Fr. Joseph Aytona, of the Fathers of Mercy,

(appears on EWTN speaking on spiritual maternity for priests)

Saturday, June 9, 2018 - All Women are invit-ed on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of

Mary

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"To the carnal eye, the priest looks like other men, but to the eye of faith he is exalted above

angels."

7 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 7 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 7 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 7 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy

ST JOE’S YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday, May 13 No Life Night ............................ No Life Night (Mothers’ Day) Wednesday, May 16 7:00pm, Youth Room, Parish Hall ............. Word Wide Open Saturday, May 19 9:00am .......................... Mass & Breakfast (after 8am Mass) Sunday, May 20 6:00pm, Youth Room, Parish Hall ......................... Life Night

Find us on Flocknote: https://new.flocknote.com/stjoecot/youth-ministry

Christ Power 2018: Don’t miss out on this incredible, weeklong service retreat! The dates are June 17-23 & the cost is $200. Spots are limited, so sign up today via this link: https://goo.gl/forms/ISsmm4QvngG9TPgj1

Steubenville Conference 2018: Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to praise the Lord & hang out with thousands of Catholic teens. The dates are July 13-15. The cost is $250. Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/jzngR6lN18keIDlq2

7 | November 19, 2017 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

Calling all Women of the Parish, ages 18 & up! In honor of Mother's Day, the Walking with Purpose Bible Study will be offering a discounted rate for our Catholic Women's Bible Study this fall! What better way to treat yourself than signing up for a Bible study that will deepen your faith? Find out why “80% [of women] say their relationship with Christ is stronger” (Walking with Purpose 2018 St. Joseph Cottleville Survey Results) Find the special registration details on flocknote, and sign up to receive alerts from Catholic Women of Faith.

Tuesday Mornings 9:30 AM Thursday Evenings 7:00pm

https://bit.ly/2vemExw https://bit.ly/2JJGT9I

MONTHLY DOSE OF GRACE CRAFT NIGHT When: Sunday, May 20th at 6:30pm in the

St. Joseph Room

Join us to celebrate the end of the year with a DIY craft! Sara Huelsing will be helping us to make decorative intention boards! These are not only cute, they also remind us of those that need our prayers throughout the day! There will be dessert & great conversation!

We hope to see you there, but space is limited! Please sign up by Friday, May 11th using the link below. Cost is $15/person, & checks should be made out to Sara Huelsing, & brought the evening of the event.

https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/org/184

The Parish Pulse “Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.”

~ Proverbs 8:33

A LIFESAVING

CHECKLIST

Thousands have died in vehicle crashes because drivers are distracted by cell phone conversations, emails, text messages and social media. Do not become a statistic.

Here are some tips to keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel and your mind on the drive

•• First and foremost, turn off your cell phone. Put it in the glove compartment, in your purse or in your trunk. There is no safe way to make a call while driving – not even hands-free.

•• Send and read text messages and emails before you start driving.

•• If you’re going on a longer drive, schedule breaks to stop, park safely, and respond to messages.

•• Using voice features in your car’s infotain-ment system is also distracting. Take care of communications before you start driving.

•• Know where you’re going before you put the car in “drive.” Put your destination into your GPS so you do not need to touch it while the car is moving.

•• Social media can wait. No update, tweet or video is worth a life.

•• Park in a safe area if you must take a call, return a text or check email.

•• Do not call or text friends or family if you know they are driving.

Distracted driving is an epidemic.

Be part of the solution, Just Drive.

8 | St Joseph School Information

Calling all Women of the Parish, ages 18 & up! Happy Mother's Day!! Register today & receive a Mother's Day discounted rate for our Catholic Women's Bible Study this fall! What better way to treat yourself than signing up for a Bible study that will deepen your faith? Find out why “80% [of women] say their relationship with Christ is stronger” (Walking with Purpose 2018 St. Joseph Cottleville Survey Results) Find the special registration details on flocknote, and sign up to receive alerts from Catholic Women of Faith.

Tuesday Mornings 9:30am: https://bit.ly/2vemExw Thursday Evenings 7pm: https://bit.ly/2JJGT9I

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Witness of the Week

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witnessesofChristinourschoolbyshowingthevirtueofthe

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9 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 9 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 9 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 9 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 9 | November 19, 2017 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

MYPARISH APP Go to your app store and download

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weekly bulleting along with much more.

St. Joseph Parish School of Religion

Calendar Corner

May 14 Monday: Class # 33: LAST session of the Year~

► MAY 14 5:00 pm Holy Mass & May Crowning of Blessed Mother Mary

Parents and siblings are invited to attend Holy Mass & May Crowning with their child(ren). Ice Cream Social to follow in NEW Church Hall

The Parish School of Religion is a religious formation program for our Parish children who are enrolled in Public school. We offer Kindergarten through 8th grade religious studies.

St. Joseph PSR is committed to providing a solid foundation in Faith and Knowledge of the Catholic Church, Morals, and Discipline.

4 Ways to Thrive as Catholic Parents

by Jim Otremba, MDiv, MS,- “Peanut Butter & Grace”

3. Pray with Scripture Daily

This is our daily bread, and we need to immerse ourselves in the holy, powerful Word of God daily. If you don’t know where to start, today’s technology makes it rather easy. In fact, I read the Scriptures more on my smartphone than I do on paper (I love the ease of it — and for eyes that are almost 50 years old it is really easy to make the font larger without the bifocals) It is easy to download Relevant Radio App for free and click on daily readings.

No matter the format, I know that when we shut the TV off and open up the Word of God, Abba loves it! Abba desires to share his life-giving Word with us daily in the Eucharist, & in the Word of God. Some of us cannot make it to Mass during the weekday because of busy schedules. But, all of us can shut off our TV’s after the kids are in bed, open up the Word & be refreshed. Once again, if you are doing this beautiful ritual, our calling is to humbly pray for more Catholic parents to devote time to praying with Scripture daily. It will transform our nation! 3. Start Tithing

On the bell curve, Catholics are weak in this area. The Lord has given us everything and we are called to be stewards of our time, talents and treasure. If you have never tithed in the past, think about starting it this year. Give 5 % to your local parish, & the other 5% to a charity that’s doing God’s work.

What people notice all the time when they start tithing is how good it is, and how much God honors and blesses it. If you are thinking that you can’t afford it, my invitation is to start somewhere. Maybe you start at 5%: give 2.5%to your parish & 2.5 % to another good charity. God will bless our efforts and before you know it, you will be at 10%..

Once again, if you are a tithing Catholic — praise the Lord! Our calling is pray for those who are not, and never in judg-mental way. Only a humble way that the Holy Spirit can move our hearts to give more as a Church. We are sorely lacking in this area, and we need much prayer and fasting to overcome this myopic vision that we sometimes have.

9 | May 13, 2018| Seventh Sunday of Easter

YOUNG ADULTS! CROSSROADS ST. CHARLES Thursdays: Bible Study at 7:00 pm - St. Joe Parish Hall 3rd Tuesday: Pious Points Speaker at 7:00pm at 109 Brewhouse (Page & K & N) More details at facebook.com/CrossroadsStCharles

Parent Safety Patrol May 14 Monday: Holy Mass & May Crowning

► No Safety Patrol on May 14th as Parentsare asked to attend Mass with their child(ren) and bring them straight to Church - DO NOT DROP OFF at School doors !*!

ARRIVAL: PARENTS—Report to Main School entrance 20 minutes prior to start of Classes.

DISMISSAL: PARENTS—Report to Cafeteria 20 min. before students are released.

Thank You for keeping

our students safe!

REGISTRATION FOR

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION packets for this upcom-ing FALL 2018-19 School Year were distributed to Return-ing Families in students backpacks! PARENTS: Please look for packets to complete & return on one of the following dates: ♦ May 20th—after 8:45, 10:30, & 12:15 Masses in St. Joseph Room in Church

NEW Families / students: please call Mary Doerr or Gina Beach at 636-441-0055, ext 300 or 301 or email:

Singles Again support group for separated, divorced

and widowed people. Singles Again meets at St. Cletus Church the

LAST Thursday of each month at 7:15 PM. Come and meet for friendship and support. All

faiths are welcome. Contacts are Rick Pass 618-520-0966 rick-

goblues@yahoo.com

Save the Date

June 3

Pancake Breakfast

In the Parish Hall