Archive for November 2024
The Mass: The Liturgy of the Eucharist, Part VII and The Concluding Rites
The priest celebrant himself is the first to receive Holy Communion, praying quietly “May the Body / Blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life” before consuming the host…
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First Sunday of Advent! As Advent starts it ushers in a very busy December. This Month can create worry and anxiety. Here are a few scripture verses to help us…
Read MoreFeast of the Immaculate Conception
Normally, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 and in the United States is a Holy Day of Obligation. However, December 8 is a Sunday…
Read MoreMeet Fr. Christopher Hoffmann
Earlier this year, Christopher Hoffmann was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City.In the latest episode of our diocesan podcast, we introduce Fr. Hoffmann as he begins his…
Read MoreChristmas Flower Donations
It’s not too late to donate money for Christmas flowers. If you don’t receive giving envelopes, place your check or cash in an envelope and note on the envelope if…
Read MoreChristmas Special Collection
The Diocese of Jefferson City is conducting a Christmas Special Collection for the benefit of the education of our seminarians and for our infirm priests. Keep your eyes posted for…
Read MoreThe Mass: The Liturgy of the Eucharist, Part VI
After the Doxology and the Great Amen which conclude the Eucharistic Prayer, we begin the Communion Rite. This includes not only the actual reception of Holy Communion, but also the…
Read MoreFestival of Lights with Mary
One of the longest running Christmas light displays at the Lake of the Ozarks returns this year, beginning Nov. 28, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025. The National Shrine of Mary,…
Read MoreThe Mass: The Liturgy of the Eucharist, Part V
After a long break, this weekend we return to our reflections on the parts of the Mass. Since it’s been about eight weeks since the last installment of this series,…
Read MoreStill Need Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteers
We are still in need of volunteers to help with the Thanksgiving Dinner For Those In Need. Our greatest needs are volunteers to bake cookies, droping them off by Tuesday,…
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