WELCOME to all who have come to worship and pray with us this weekend. We’re glad you’re here! Rev. Bill Peckman, Pastor ………............ frrwp65@gmail.com Deacon Dave Miller, RCIA Director; Marriage Prep ……………………….(660) 888-6827 ………...dkndav0438@yahoo.com Flo Howard, Secretary/Bookkeeper ………..….ssppchurch@socket.net Theresa Krebs, Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry ……….……….ssppdre@socket.net Brian Lutz, Pastoral Council Chairperson ……….…...blutz1970@gmail.com WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, 5:30PM Sunday, 10:30AM WEEKDAY MASSES Wed.-Fri. 8:15AM & Sat. 9AM The Saturday 9AM Mass is followed by the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion. School Masses are held Wednesday & Friday mornings during school year. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Half-hour prior to weekday

Masses

Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:15PM

Holy Days, 45 minutes prior to Mass

Or by appointment HOLY DAYS Holy Day Masses are at 8:15

a.m. and 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Vigils are at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Fayette.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,

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REASON TO REJOICE On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the Lord” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the com-plete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION Joe Herzog, Romey Wirths, Jim Wirths BOY SCOUTS TROOP #67 Joe Baker CEMETERY BOARD Steve Kraus, Sec./Treas., Jody Gramlich, Sexton, Vince Andrews, Monica Pfeiffer, Sarah Ronnfeldt, Greg Johnson CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION Kathryn Schuster, Elizabeth Atkinson, Tina Smith EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Mike Conway FINANCE COUNCIL Mary Beth Conway, Phillip Cottrell, Bob Horne, Cindy Larm, Judy Moser, Heather Rapp FIRST & THIRD FRIDAY ADORATION Deacon Dave Miller FUNERAL DINNERS Marty Twenter (660) 537-9299 LEGION OF MARY Mary Ellen Kosky, President LITURGICAL SCHEDULING Linda Schuster MUSIC SUBCOMMITTEE Beth Rumbaoa, Kristina Hahn PASTORAL COUNCIL Brian Lutz, Chair; Kathryn Schuster, Vice Chair; Elizabeth Atkinson, Secretary PRAYER LINE Thelma Kraus, Phyllis Lauer SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD President: Ashley Wassmann; VP: Brea James; Secretary/Tuition Family Representative: Risa Venable; Members: Brad Atkinson, Allison Frederick, Brent Drummond, Dan Schuster SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION Logan Comegys, Marilyn Vanderfeltz, Mary McCush WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Shelly Chrisman, Brian Lutz, Lillian Oswald YOUTH GROUPS Brian & Trish Lutz, Bradley & Elizabeth Atkinson, Dan & Shelly Schuster

Office Hours: The parish office is open 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m., Monday—Friday. The bulletin deadline is Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Email bulletin items to: ssppchurch1@socket.net

Sacramental and Spiritual Life of the Parish 2ND GRADE CCD Meets Sundays from 8:45-10:15 AM in the parish office. Coordinator: Theresa Krebs, 882-6468 or ssppdre@socket.net. AUTOMATIC TRANSFERS If you would like your giving to be processed automatically, please download the authorization form at: HTTPS://STSPPCHURCH.FILES.WORDPRESS.COM/2013/08/SSPP-ACH-AUTHORIZATION-FORM.PDF or pick-up a form in the back of church. BAPTISM Preparation is required for both parents, preferably during the early months of pregnancy. Contact Theresa Krebs, 882-6468 or ssppdre@ socket.net. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD is offered at the Sunday 10:30 Mass for children ages 4-7. To volunteer with the program, please contact Tina Smith, tinasmith1817@gmail.com, or Kris Stodgel, kreusz10@ gmail.com. CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adults interested in inquiring about becoming Catholic are invited to participate in this process. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings September through May. Contact Deacon Dave Miller, 888-6827, for more information on the process.

The CURSILLO movement is active in our parish. The Women’s Group contact is Ruth Wells, 660-848-2490. They meet Wednesdays at 5:30PM. The Saturday morning group meets in the parish office. Contact Dave or Sue Miller at 888-6827 or 537-0437. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is held on First and Third Fridays after the 8:15AM Mass until 9PM. Please come and pray with the Lord. LEGION OF MARY meets Mondays at 9AM in the Parish Office basement. Their main ministry is to reach out to people to witness the Good News of Jesus. Please call the parish office for more information. MARRIAGE Contact Deacon Dave at least six months prior to your proposed wedding date to begin marriage preparation. MINISTRY TO THE HOSPITALIZED AND HOMEBOUND Please contact the office when a parishioner is hospitalized or sick. Father will schedule a visit and communion call, as appropriate. (Due to patient confidentiality, the parish is not automatically notified of hospital admissions.) Any parishioner in need of transportation to/from Mass may

contact the office and we will attempt to schedule a ride for you. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! Please take advantage of belonging to our parish by getting involved in a ministry! To register, pick-up a form in the back of church, download the form from our website or visit the parish office. PRAYER LINE To place someone on the Prayer Line, please call Phyllis Lauer at 882-6367 or Thelma Kraus at 882-5910. You need not give your name, just let us know who we can pray for. If you want to be a part of our e-mail prayer chain, contact Russell Gerling at rgerling@iland.net. REDUCED GLUTEN HOSTS are available at each Mass. Please check-in at the sacristy so Fr. Bill will know to have it available. You will need to go to the center aisle to receive communion from Father. RELIGIOUS ARTICLES CASE is open every

third weekend of the month. Items are also available by contacting Elaine Gramlich at 888-2252 or Mary Hilden at 537-0077. SSPP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Select “SS Peter and Pauls Educational Foundation” on smile.amazon.com to support this program. For more information about the foundation, contact Mike Conway at 882-5909. VOLUNTEERS Anyone who is volunteering on a regular basis with the Youth at church or the school is required to attend a VIRTUS session. Contact Theresa, 882-6468 or ssppdre@socket. net for more details, or visit www.virtus.org. YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP is for children ages 8-14 who have experienced significant change in their lives. For more information, contact Logan Comegys at 660-537-4777 or logancomegys@ gmail.com.

Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20

Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 22, 2019: Fourth Sunday of Advent They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

— Matthew 1:23 UPCOMING MASS INTENTIONS

Liturgical Ministers: December 28 & 29 In Charge of Altar Linens for December: Marilyn Vanderfeltz Church Cleaning: Patrick & Lindsey Murphy, Melissa Myers, Angie Nave, Bradley & Vicki Nave Families

Sacristan Coordinator

& Lector Servers Offertory

Gifts Greeters/Ushers Musicians Money Counters (Team 4)

Bob & Lucille Horne Mike & Sharon Ivy

Scrip

5:30 p.m.

Scott Thomas

Linda Schuster Nancy Windsor

Regan & Riley Wilson

Kylie Imhoff

Jessica Pulliam Family

Pam Lenz, Matt Rowlett Family (2) Kristina Hahn

Patty Cottrell

10:30 a.m.

Lillian Rohrbach

Pam Rapp Anecita Alvizo

Annika Wadeen Mabry Caton Isabel Alvizo

Mark Neckerman

Family

Steve Brengarth Katy Amos Bob Horst

Jesse Rohrbach Nancy Windsor

Children’s Liturgy No Class

Cindy Larm

Church Cleaning: A team of four families is assigned each week to clean the church. The first family listed is the team coordinator. Please contact Flo Howard in the parish office, 882-6468, for instructions and to set a time to clean the church prior to the weekend Masses.

The timing could vary from week to week, depending on scheduled events (such as weddings and funerals) and other activities. Thank you for your service to our parish family!

If you are unable to serve in your ministry at the scheduled time (including church cleaning), please obtain a substitute or trade assignments with someone. Thank you for all you do to make our Liturgy so special!

SATURDAY, DEC. 21 9AM: Return of the Fallen Away; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion 5:30PM: Mary Alice Straatman SUNDAY, DEC. 22 8:30AM: Mass, St. Joseph, Fayette 10:30AM: Kristi Widmer TUESDAY, DEC. 24 5:30PM: Charles & Jeanne Wesolack 7:30PM: Mass, St. Joseph, Fayette 11PM: People of the Parish WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 9AM: Deceased members of the Hayes & Twenter families 9AM: Mass, St. Joseph, Fayette

THURSDAY, DEC. 26 8:15AM: xxx SATURDAY, DEC. 28 5:30PM: Ruth Koechner SUNDAY, DEC. 29 8:30AM: Mass, St. Joseph, Fayette 10:30AM: People of the Parish TUESDAY, DEC. 31 5:30PM: Mass, St. Joseph, Fayette WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 9AM: People of the Parish 6:30PM: Frankyn Esser FRIDAY, JAN. 3 8:15AM: Martin Castrop 9AM-9PM: First Friday Adoration

SATURDAY, DEC. 21 The Religious Articles Case will be open after Mass. SUNDAY, DEC. 22 9-10:15AM: Children’s Christmas Choir practice, church The Religious Articles Case will be open after Mass.

MONDAY, DEC. 23 6:30PM: Rosary, church THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEC. 26 & 27 The parish office will be closed. SUNDAY, DEC. 29 The church hall is rented.

UPCOMING PARISH ACTIVITIES

Early Bulle n Deadline As the January 1 holiday approaches, please take note of our early bulle n deadline: Friday, Dec. 27, 12 noon, for the Jan. 5 bulle n

Please email bulle n informa on to: ssppchurch1@socket.net.

SAINT STEPHEN (first century) December 26 “A man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5): thus Luke introduces Stephen, first of seven deacons chosen by the community for its ministry of charity, first to lay down his life in witness to Christ. As the church’s first martyr, Stephen’s life and death mirror the preaching and passion of Jesus, “the faithful witness” (Greek, martyr) (Revelation 1:5). Like Jesus, Stephen works “great signs and wonders among the people” (Acts 6:8). Like Jesus, when falsely accused, Stephen’s face radiates angelic serenity (Acts 6:15), though

his tongue, like Jesus’, is a two-edged sword. As the dying Jesus forgave his executioners, even making excuses for them, then commended his spirit into his Father’s hands (Luke 23:34, 46), so Stephen intercedes for his

murderers and begs Jesus to receive his spirit (Acts 7:60, 59). How fruitful both passions! The penitent thief inherits Paradise; Saul, who consented to Stephen’s killing, is transformed into the fearless preacher Paul. Thus Stephen challenges us to bear witness not in words only, but by Christ-like forgiveness toward all.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of Kanty; Hanukkah begins

Tuesday: Vigil of Christmas Wednesday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Thursday: St. Stephen Friday: St. John Saturday: The Holy Innocents

PRAYERS FOR OUR TROOPS Please pray for: Technical Sgt. Matthew A.

Babbitt, USAF San Antonio, TX, son of Tony & Jeanette Babbitt; Chief Paul Bryant, US Navy,

Mayport, FL, son of Robert & Connie Gerling; Spc. Justin Coleman, US Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ, son

of Jim & Laura Coleman; AIC Rory Concannon, USAF at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, AZ, son of Justin and Kristina Hahn and Steven Concannon;

LTJG Austin L. Hein, US Navy, Joint Base, Charleston, SC, son of Linda Hein and grandson of

Gene & Emilie Herigon; PFC Dutch Muder, US Army, Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX, grandson of Tom &

Joyce Adair; Chad Twenter, Marine Corps, Officer Training School, Quantico, VA, son of John & Lori

Twenter, grandson of Ray & Mary Ellen Twenter; Sgt. Johnathan Welborn, US Army, Fort Bragg, NC,

grandson of Rich & Margie Moranville. To have your military family member included in the bulletin, please email the information to: ssppchurch1@socket.net.

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Our Adora on schedule has changed to First and Third Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parishioners are welcome to a end Adora on at any me during these hours, especially as a family! However, we do like to have two people (or families) scheduled each hour to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is never le una ended. On our First Friday schedule we have scheduled openings from 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 noon, 5-6 p.m., and 8-9 p.m. If you can commit to filling one of these Holy Hours, please contact Deacon Dave at 660-888-6827.

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS Derek Hooper: Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Ill. Christopher Hoffmann, & Ryan Bax: Kenrick Seminary, St.

Louis, Mo. Connor McCarty, Jacob Hartman, & John Paul Werner: Holy

Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Ben Klebba & Erick Chinchilla: Conception Seminary College,

Conception, Mo.

Vocation information is available at each of the church entrances. Prayer cards are also available on the bulletin board

in the front church entrance.

Do you want to help those in need? Would you like to grow in faith alongside other Catholic men? Do you strive to be a faithful example to your family, friends, and neighbors? Being a member of the Knights of Columbus is a great way to do all these things! For more information, visit www.kofc.org/joinus or email: boonvillekofc@gmail.com.

The Rosary, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet, is prayed at church on Mondays at

6:30 p.m. Prayers are offered for

victims of abuse, all priests and all religious, and for healing within

the church.

From Father Bill: Some me early in the new year, on a Sunday or Monday, I would like to take some of our high school juniors and seniors and collegians to Concep on Seminary College to at least look at a seminary as a part of discernment. There will be no expecta ons past the visit. There needs to be a minimum of five students and one extra chaperone. Please contact me if you are interested in going or chaperoning.

Merry Christmas from your Scrip coordinators! Thank you for your support during the year! Remember, you can visit shop-withscrip.com for a complete list of cards/e-cards available. SCRIP email: stspp-scrip@gmail.com, or call or text one of us: Julie Lauer: 660-888-1871, Darlene Smith: 660-537-

8638, or Cindy Larm: 660-888-1817.

Looking for a last minute gist idea? The Catholic Wedding Bible

by Fireside Catholic Publishing is available for purchase

in the church office. The cover is white bonded leather. It

includes wedding day readings, family genealog pages and a sacramental record section.

The English version is $28.35. The Spanish version is $21.95.

Please see Flo in the church office, or call 882-6468.

The Bible Teaches It Malachi 3:10-12 We Believe It Acts 4:32-35

God Honors It Genesis 14:18-20

It takes an average weekly collection of $13,560.00 to sustain our current parish mission. If one wants to enjoy the benefits of the parish, one must

invest in the parish. Financial stewardship is everyone’s

responsibility.

We are grateful to you for your presence, your participation and your financial support of

SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish.

Sunday, December 15 Envelopes: $6,631.00

Loose Checks: $1,860.00 Plate: $412.75

School Support: $887.00 Immaculate Conception: $95.00

Christmas $100.00 Christmas Flowers: $90.00

Human Development: $50.00 Seminary: $50.00

TOTAL: $10,175.75

SSPP Care Fund: $155.00 donated

CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP APPEAL 2020 PARISH GOAL UPDATE

Goal: $27,000.00; Received: $19,927.00 Over/(-Under): <$7,073.00>

% Goal: 74% CSA 2019 DIOCESE TOTALS

Goal: $2,450,000.00 Received: $1,779,127.00

SSPP Cares Fund

Distributions Nov. 12 — Dec. 9, 2019 $1,609.62 was collected.

SSPP Care Fund is distributed between four funds:

Boonslick Ministerial Alliance, Walk-in Requests, Parishioners-in-Need,

and Community Assistance. Each fund received $402.40.

Funds were used to assist: Clothing assistance: $50 Food assistance: $100 Fuel assistance: $75

Utility assistance: $185 Parishioner in need: $45

Community Assistance:

CARE Baskets, $250; Central & NE Missouri Food Bank, $300;

Harvest House, $500; Riley Equine Center, $100

DECEMBER FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Envelopes, Checks, Plate & ACH

December 1: $13,277.12 December 8: $16,558.10 December 15: $11,188.75 December 22: $.........0.00 December 29: $.........0.00

Budget Month-to-Date : $44,004.60 Receipts: $41,023.97

Difference: <$2,980.63>

Budget Year-to-Date (5 yr. avg.): $322,066.40

Year-to-Date Received: $310,045.69 Difference: <$12,020.91>

A Steward’s Way A Small Group Faith Sharing Experience

Please join us in the church hall a er the 10:30 Mass! Everyone is invited! Please join us!

Our Advent Small Group Parish Leaders are: Beth Rumbaoa, 660-537-0286 and

Deron Widmer, 573-289-0360

Gi a family member or friend with a copy of “Jesus and the Jew-ish Roots of Mary” Extra copies of our Advent book are at each of the church entrances. Please feel free to take a copy for someone one you know who may not understand why Cath-olics honor Mary. This book will make the reasons clear and compelling, and illu-minates her role in both the Old and the New Testaments!

KofC Ladies Auxiliary Gift Items

Be sure to check out the newest items the Ladies Auxiliary has for sale. These items make wonderful Christmas presents! If you’d like to get an item from the case, please contact Linda Grissum, 660-537-1901, or the parish office, 882-6468.

Select “SS Peter and Pauls Educational Foundation” on smile.amazon.com to support this program. For more information about the foundation, contact Mike Conway at 882-5909.

Church Decorating Everyone is invited to

help decorate the church for Christmas! We will be decorating after the 10:30 Mass on

Sunday, Dec. 22. Please join us!

Fr. Bill featured on EWTN podcast Fr. Bill was recently interviewed for EWTN Radio’s “The Good Fight” program with Barbara McGuigan. In the hour-long interview, Fr. Bill answered questions about priesthood, the growing influence of watered-down Christianity in Western societies, prolife and eugenics issues, and vocations.

To listen to the podcast, go to: www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/good-fight and select the Nov. 23 program.

Ecumenical Handbell Choir Concert at the Cathedral Come watch and enjoy five handbell choirs perform at the Jefferson City Community Handbell Concert on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral

of Saint Joseph. Admission is one canned food item or cash gift, which will be donated to the Jefferson City Samaritan Center. Cookies and punch will follow the concert.

Mass at Cedron Mass will be celebrated at Cedron Assumption Catholic Church Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. The church will be decorated for Christmas. Everyone is invited to attend.

Imhoff Benefit There will be a benefit dinner and auction for Lindsay and Waylon Imhoff on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Pilot Grove Community Building. The free-will donation meal will start at 5 p.m. with an auction to follow at 7 p.m. Donations for the auction can be dropped off at the Pilot Grove Co-op. For more

information, contact Kyle Lorenz, 660-621-3538.

Phyllis White of Fertility Care is available to do a one- or two-hour presentation, “O Beauty Ever Ancient, O Beauty Ever New: Church Teaching and Live Giving Love,” to answer today’s questions for all ages about church teaching regarding contraception, NFP and life-giving

love. The presentation is appropriate for marriage preparation, high school, confirmation, RCIA, clergy or parish staff. The presentation can be adopted to the needs of the group. Contact Phyllis White at fertilitycare.como@gmail.com or 816-550-8789.

With great joy, we announce the following baptism of: Evalyn Charlee Day, daughter of Adam and Patti Day, who was baptized Saturday, December 14, 2019; and Anna Grace Lang, daughter of Jack and Monica Lang, who was baptized Sunday, December 15, 2019 "God, our Creator, cherish these faithful. Jesus, our Savior; protect them. Holy Spirit, our comforter, strengthen them."

Bishop McKnight’s December Prayer Intention for our Local Church:

“As we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Family, may our Churches and schools support parents in the raising of their children in the faith.”

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for December (The Future of the Very Young): “That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.”

Christmas Mass Times SS. Peter & Paul December 24:

5 p.m. and 11 p.m. December 25: 9 a.m. St. Joseph, Faye e

December 24: 7:30 p.m. December 25: 9 a.m.

New Year’s Day Mass Times

SS. Peter & Paul January 1: 9 a.m.

and 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph, Faye e

December 31: 5:30 p.m.

The Diocese of Jefferson City is seeking a full time administrative assistant. Information is available at: https://diojeffcity.org/blog/2019/12/06/administrative-assistant-2/ Job Openings at Tolton Catholic Fr. Tolton Catholic High School is currently hiring for the following positions: School Cafeteria Chef/Manager (full-time), School Cafeteria staff (two part time positions). We are also hiring a full-time math teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Interested applications should contact Gwenn Roche at groche@toltoncatholic.org. Tolton Catholic 2020-2021 Admissions The deadline for 8th Graders to apply for the 2020-2021 school year is January 15! To apply to Tolton Catholic, complete the online application form (available at www.toltoncatholic.org/apply) and pay a non-refundable $65 application fee. Next, submit the student’s most recent grade card and any recent standardized test scores to the school office. Questions? Contact Laura Sasser at lsasser@toltoncatholic.org. Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is seeking a Director of Development & Outreach to lead our fundraising, marketing, public relations, and grant application and management efforts. Applicants must possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. To learn more and apply: https://cccnmo.org/about/careers/

Thank you to all who donated and made cards

for the seminarian Christmas Care Packages!

Your generosity and prayers for our

diocesan seminarians are greatly appreciated!

Thank you to those who made donations providing for the purchase of our

missalette covers! Thank you for your

generosity to our parish!

SINKING FUND ACCOUNT UPDATE January 2018: We opened the “School Renovation/Addition

Fund” account with a $50,000 donation. Current balance is $52,614.12.

November 2018: We opened the “Church Asphalt Parking Lot Fund” account with a $1,050.00 donation. Current balance is $1,073.77.

October 2019: We opened the “Church Organ Fund” account with a $5,000.00 donation.

All of the above accounts are on long-term deposit with the Jefferson City Diocese earning 3.50% interest.

December 2018: We opening the “Church Asphalt Parking Lot Fund” account with a $50.00 donation. Current balance is $7,061.92. This fund account is on short-term deposit with the Jefferson City Diocese earning 1.50% interest.

If anyone is contemplating an end-of-the-year donation, these funds are in place awaiting additional deposits. All donations received for these funds will be used only for the specified project named.

St. Martin School, Jefferson City, Mo., is in search of a certified kindergarten teacher for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants who have a current teaching certificate, active in their faith-life, and have a strong work ethic are perfect candidates for this position. The candidate should have an understanding of the importance of the developmental milestones in a young child’s life, as well as, how emergent reading and math skills are developed. Other skills needed in this position are being able to effectively communicate with parents and work as part of a team with other teachers and staff members. A skill-set on using different platforms of technology is beneficial. All interested persons should send their resume to Mrs. Julie Clingman, principal, at principal@stmartinjc.org along with filling out the application for St. Martin School, Jefferson City, Mo. on the Jefferson City Diocesan website https://diojeffcity.org/employment-opportunities-in-our-catholic-schools/

Now Hiring Totus Tuus Missionaries for 2020 Are you a Catholic young adult interested in bringing the Gospel to kids and teens across our diocese? Please consider applying to be a Totus Tuus missionary. Download the materials (h ps://diojeffcity.org/totus-tuus/) and return your applica on to the Office of Youth Ministry and Religious Ed by Feb. 1, 2020. We do hire on a rolling basis, so the earlier the be er! The applica on packet includes a job descrip on, applica on, and instruc ons for a le er of recommenda on. Totus Tuus Missionaries serve from May 27 – Aug 1. This is a full- me, paid posi on.

SAVE THE DATE! TOTUS TUUS COMES TO SSPP JULY 12-17!

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