Fr. Kevin Schmittgens, Pastor
September 22-23, 2012
Saturday:
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
(636) 583-2806
Web: www.stjosephneier.com
Email: kevin.schmittgens@borgia.com
Chris: cbstjoe@yhti.net
Rev. Kev’s Cell Phone (314) 960-4745
Rev. Kev’s Thoughts: “Wise and Otherwise”
I am looking for some volunteers!! We need some new readers and some new communion
ministers. I ask all of you to prayerfully think about offering yourself for these vital
ministries. In the past, we have had some fantastic readers. Some of them were very shy
about getting in front of a congregation, but then they eventually became incredibly selfassured. So, don’t be shy. If you know anyone who would be good at this ministry – like
YOU – please talk to Fr. Kevin. We hope to have a workshop on both ministries in October.
We are also going to begin RCIA in October as well. If you know anyone who might be
interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Kevin. There is NO OBLIGATION to
buy at first. You can just “come and see” and then decided whether this is right for you.
We are still looking for some auction items for the Dinner Auction at the end of October.
Please contact anyone on the committee or the rectory if you have anything that you would
like to donate.
At the last Parish Council meeting we discussed whether or not we wanted to put down any
more rock on the field for parking. As of this writing, we have decided to NOT change
anything on the field. There were two thoughts involved in this decision. First, we were not
sure whether or not we could afford to do that at this moment. Second, and more
importantly, we did not feel if it was necessary at this time to do that. I am still interested in
hearing from you. One of the things we did discuss is that if this happens again on
Homecoming Day, we would try to get the parishioners parked in some auxiliary parking
lots so that our parking lot could be used for our guests. A rain like we had this past month
was something that happens every 35 years or so, but it would be good to prepare for it
again.
Finally, thanks for all that you do for our parish. This past week we had the priests of our
deanery come out to St. Joe’s for a meeting. For a couple of them, it was their first time
here. They marveled at all that we had accomplished, especially the Parish Center and the
Chicken Shack. I felt proud, as I always do, to show them around and explain all that has
happened here at this amazing parish. So, as always, THANK YOU!
Quick Inspiration: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't
matter.”
-Mark Twain
Excerpts from Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff by Richard Carlson
Be the First One to Act Loving or Reach Out So many of us hold on to little resentments
that may have stemmed from an argument, a misunderstanding, the way we were raised, or
some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us –
believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.
A woman, whose health is not good, recently said that she hasn’t spoken to her son in almost
three years. She said that she and her son had a disagreement about his wife and that she
wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. She resisted the idea that she call first.
She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After some gentle
encouragement, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son
was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the
case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.
Holy Humor: “A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never
remembers her age.”
A Bit of Useless Information : Theodore Roosevelt was the only President not to use the
word “I” in his inaugural address.
100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families:
#47 Caregiving is Personal When you dedicate yourself to the care of someone –whether a
child or an adult who needs assistance – you must take strength from your bond with this
person. Ultimately the success of your care and your ability to sustain it over time will be
based on love, because nothing else will be as constant and nothing else will be as
important. The relationship between a caregiver and the person being cared for is three
times more important in determining feelings of satisfaction and of being burdened than
other factors, such as how much outside support the caregiver receives.
NOTE: The Homecoming Sales reported did not have the start up cash deducted. The
published figure was the total deposited amount.
The total revised figure is $42,103 (less the start up cash)
Thank you from the K of C for a successful tractor cruise…over a 1000 lbs of food
was collected and the total $$ to be published later. All will be divided amongst
the local food pantries.
St. Joseph News & Events
Sunday, Dec 16th
St. Joseph Christmas Party, mark you calendars
The cemetery road project is near completion. We would like to thank Bob Wilhaber
for the straw, Leroy Birke for the seed, Union Rental for the use
of the straw blower; Troy Wildhaber, Mark Straatmann and
Lester Swoboda for providing the labor.
INVITATION TO CELEBRATE
5TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP US CELEBRATE THE 5TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
WE WILL HAVE JUICE, DONUTS AND COFFEE IN THE PARISH CENTER, AFTER
FIRST MASS AND BEFORE SECOND MASS, SUNDAY, SEPT 30TH.
THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OF US TO SHARE COFFEE &
DONUTS AND IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR PARISH, TO MEET SOME OF US
OLDIES, AND FOR US OLDIES TO GET TO KNOW SOME NEW FACES. PLEASE
COME.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
The St. Joseph Dinner Auction for Oct. 27, 2012 is fast approaching. ‘Save the Date’ cards
are in the back of Church. We are selling individual seats or tables of 8-10 persons, tickets
are $30 a person, which includes Fried Chicken/Pork Loin Dinner, Drinks and lots of fun.
Must be 21 or older. Reservations are on first received basis. NO reservations taken after
Oct. 20th. Make checks payable to St. Joseph Dinner Auction and mail to Cheryl Voss—
3720 Fox Creek Rd.—Beaufort, MO 63013. Any question please contact Cheryl Voss at
573-484-3126. BIG RAFFLE TICKETS are in back of church. We need for oral auction
any CANNED GOODS, such as salsa, jelly, or any specialty item. Place in back of church
and we will make up a basket. Thank you.