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

STAFF Rev. Anthony A. Dattilo, Pastor

Carmen Litton, Principal Joyce Politte, DRE Mary Ann Pratt, Parish Secretary Vicki Thurmond, Parish Bookkeeper Maggie Hagee, Parish Office Staff Breanna Juliette, School Secretary Reuben Lawson, Parish Council President Office Hours / Telephone Numbers Rectory: 438-6181 / FAX 438-3685 Office Hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (M-F) School: 438-3973 / FAX 438-3161 Rural Parish Workers: 636-586-5171 Reuben Lawson, PC President: 438-6446 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. 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

JANUARY 1, 2017 MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

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.

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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 meal.”

Pat Koch, Owner

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

Praying the Rosary: On the third Thursday of each month a group meets at Potosi Manor to say the Rosary at 10:00 am. You are more than welcomed to join them! Also, Each month on the 13th, a group meets at noon at the Shrine to Our Lady of the Rosary, 7762 Richardson Road, Bonne Terre, MO to recite the Rosary. All are invited. For more information please call Paula Pace at 573-330-9416.

JANUARY 1, 2017 – MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 2 8:00 am – Richard Dickey Tuesday, January 3 7:45 am – Rosary & Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am – Opal Pratt Wednesday, January 4 8:00 am – Tim Pinson Thursday, January 5 8:00 am – Madeline Coleman Friday, January 6 8:00 am – David Kite 10:00 am – Georgian Gardens – Tim & Tom Wilson Saturday, January 7 4:00 pm – Eric & Gene Lawson 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Parish Family Sunday, January 8 8:00 am – Ms. LaDonna Hermann 10:00 am – Shayley Akers EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Jan. 6, 2017 (9 am- until 5:45 pm); Jan. 7th at St. Joseph’s, Tiff, at 5:30 pm NURSING HOME: Jan. 6, 2017 @ Georgian Gardens LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR JAN. 7th & 8th: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm – Mary Etta Boyer, Ken DeGonia, Susan Mathis, Dave & Vicki Johnson 6:30 pm (Tiff) – Rae Govero & Volunteer 8:00 am – Catherine Dickey, Glenn Bequette, Laura Busken, Barb Bequette, Volunteer Needed 10:00 am – Rita Kamper, Charles & Laura Villmer, Volunteers Needed LECTORS: 4:00 pm –Bill Portell 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Gail Boyer 8:00 am – Becky Johnston 10:00 am – Mark Bequette OFFERTORY PROCESSION: 4:00 pm –Dorothy Yarbrough & Volunteer 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Ed & Nancy Politte 10:00 am –Nancy & Steve Peyton SERVERS: 4:00 pm – Jarrod Hedrick & Rachel Heifner 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am – Volunteers Needed 10:00 am , Anndi McGinness, Brenden Luna, Hannah Villmer CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Debbie Phipps MUSICIANS: Ken Portell & Krista Coleman (4 pm); Ron Boyer Family(8am); Tina Courtway (10 am) MONEY COUNTERS: Nancy Peyton & Debbie Miller (Jan. 9)

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE SO FAITHFUL IN THE SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH AND SCHOOL! GOD SEES YOUR SACRIFICE AND BLESSES YOU ABUNDANTLY!

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR WEEKEND OF DEC.24th and 25th: # of Contributors: St. Joachim- 86 St. Joseph- 15 ST JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Loose: $ 625.51 Loose: $ 58.60 Adults: $5,237.00 Adults: $832.00 On-Line: $ 110.00 Tuition: $ Other: $ 25.00 Other: $ 5.00 Christmas: $969.00 Christmas: $120.00 TOTALS: $8,301.51 $1,101.60 RESTRICTED FUNDS: St. Vincent de Paul: $145.00 $20.00 Bldg. Fund: $195.00 Seminary: $1,105 $65.00 January 8, 2017 - Epiphany of Our Lord “Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to follow all year long. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be the most generous with that one thing that means the most to us. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: George Ponzar, George Pinson, Ashlynn Kamper, Baby Molli Catherine Cooley, Benny Thebeau, Dr. Ken Osia, Joyce Bouresaw, Beth McCoy, Leatha Peyton, Breanna Harmon, Beverly Osia, Kevin Thebeau, Don Bourbon, Linda Ross, Norman & Imelda Wilson, Eli Robart, Celeste Bone, William W. Delashmit, Marion Delashmit Watson, Steve Politte, Rose Ann Richards, Doris Ann Bequette, Paul Boyer, Tim Harris, Opal Johnston, Joey Barton, Laura Busken, Anna Thebeau, Judy Moyers, Marsha Jones, Brian Skiles, Betty Osia, Larry Joe Portell, , Margaret Kite, Harper Coleman, Charlie Mercille, Kelly Griffen, Lee Phipps, Rita Bone, Steve Jolly, Mary Govero, Martha Saunders, Carol Hinch, Marsha York, Keri Riddle, Tamara Boyer, John (Bull) Politte, Mike Riddle, Jeff Graves, John DeClue, Isabella Henderson, Jerry Miller, Janice Turntine, Jason Turntine, Gary Kincaid, Rae Govero and all who are sick and suffering. (If there are any names that can be removed please let me know. Thanks)

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – Introducing the Year of Genersosity The year 2017 focuses on the element of generosity in our lives as part of Dynamic Catholic, Alive! In his thoughts of generosity, Matthew Kelly mentions that the happiest people he knows are also the most generous people he knows. This is not a coincidence. Generosity is not merely a financial plan for distributing our money to help others. It is about how we spend each moment of every day. It is about how we maximize the gifts that God has given us as good stewards and faithful servants. During this year of focusing on generosity, we encourage you to stop and think how you are managing your time, gifts, and finances so that you may serve others. How much time are you spending using technology instead of with family and friends? Are you using your gifts to spread the faith or for personal gains? How are you spending your money? Let us be like Mary, the Mother of God, the lowly handmaid who brought forth Christ, the salvation of the world. May we imitate her generosity in opening herself to become a vessel for the Lord. archstl.org/dynamic

WORD OF LIFE: Sunday, January 1, 2017 “Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. … Your support might be the only support she receives. Even if we never know how, the smallest things we do can change someone's life.” — “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities (www.goo.gl/e60H2Z)

I would like to take this time to thank my church family and friends for making my Thanksgiving

so special in Colorado with my son’s families. Thanks also to my church family for making Christmas so wonderful, and for making my

birthday magical. It was all so good! May the good Lord bless you all.

Love & prayers, Mary C. Boyer

Retrouvaille of St. Louis …A Lifeline for Married Couples: YOU Can Help Your Marriage – 25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else there is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with each other? Are you constantly fighting? Or so you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? For information on the Retrouvaille Program, visit the website www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. The next Program begins the weekend of FEBRUARY 3, 2017.

ST. JOACHIM BASKETBALL SCHEDULES 2016-2017

BOYS BASKETBALL

Friday, January 6 – 7 p.m. vs. St. Agnes Blue (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, January 7 – 5 p.m. vs. Valle White (at Kingston Primary) (BOYS ONLY) Friday, January 13 – 6 p.m. at St. Rose Red (at De Soto K.C. Hall) (BOYS ONLY) Saturday, January 21 – 6 p.m. at Valle White (Ste. Genevieve) (BOYS ONLY) Thursday, January 26 – 7 p.m. vs. St. Rose White (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, January 28 – 6 p.m. at St. Agnes Blue (at the Ste. Genevieve Community Center) Friday, February 3 – 7 p.m. vs. St. Joseph (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, February 4 – 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd (at Hillsboro Junior High) Thursday, February 9 – 8 p.m. at Valle Blue (Ste. Genevieve) Friday, February 10 – 7 p.m. vs Valle Blue (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, February 11 – 1 p.m. at St. Paul (Farmington) Friday, February 17 – 6 p.m. at St. Agnes White (at the Ste. Genevieve Community Center) (BOYS ONLY)

GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday, January 6 – 6 p.m. vs. St. Agnes Blue (at Kingston Primary) Thursday, January 26 – 6 p.m. vs. St. Rose White (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, January 28 – 5 p.m. at St. Agnes Blue (at the Ste. Genevieve Community Center) Friday, February 3 – 6 p.m. vs. St. Joseph (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, February 4 – 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd (at Hillsboro Junior High) Thursday, February 9 – 7 p.m. at Valle Blue (Ste. Genevieve) Friday, February 10 – 6 p.m. vs. Valle Blue (at Kingston Primary) Saturday, February 11 – 12 p.m. at St. Paul (Farmington)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS – Jan. 8, 2017. Serving is from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm (unless they run out!) Your support is very much appreciated! Desserts & Workers are always needed. Please help if you can!

St. Joachim School

“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. School resumes tomorrow, January 2, 2017 Upcoming:

Jan. 5 Report cards will be sent home Jan 10 School Advisory Meeting at 6:30 Jan 13 Faculty Meeting with 12:00 dismissal

School Euchre Tournament is January 14th at 5:00 pm. Plans are for a chili supper too. Please call Ms. Breanna to register at 438-3973. Entrance fee is $10. Hopefully we will have many teams. Breanna Juliette and Kaitlin Govero are coordinating this event with volunteer parents assisting. Jan 29-Feb 4 is Catholic School's Week. More information will follow at a later date.

Wishing you all the blessings of a New Year filled with happiness!

Religious Education News

Serve Him with Joy and Gladness RCIA and Adult Faith Formation. If interested in becoming Catholic, being fully received into Catholic Church, receiving sacrament of Confirmation call Joyce Politte, 573-438-3213 or 636-328-1343. Come and See. Sessions meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. in the lower room of the Incarnate Word building. RCIA Classes will resume on Thursday, January 5th.

PSR News. Classes will resume on January 4th. Life in the Spirit Prayer Group will meet on January 22nd

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES:

Jan. 2 – School Resumes Jan. 3 – Parish Council Mtg., 6:30 pm Jan. 8 – Knights of Columbus Chicken Fry Jan. 8 – Epiphany Party at St. Michael House, 2 pm Jan. 10 – School Board Mtg., 6:30 pm Jan. 11 – KC Men Mtg., 7 pm Jan. 14 – School Chili Supper & Euchre Tournament, 5 pm Jan. 16 – NO SCHOOL Jan. 17 – St. Anne Sodality Mtg, 6 pm Jan. 18 – KC Ladies Auxiliary Mtg., 6:30 pm Jan. 30 – St. Vincent de Paul Mtg., 9 am

THIS WEEK’S READINGS: The sacred scriptures we hear proclaimed today continue our celebration of the Christmas season. We still have shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus at the manger in Bethlehem. The first reading recounts a very beautiful blessing from our ancient tradition, and Saint Paul proclaims that we are adopted children of God through Jesus Christ. Let us ponder these readings today, reflecting on them in our heart.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: To whom do I need to bring a special greeting of Christ’s peace, with the assurance of supportive friendship, this New Year’s Day?

There are still some Contribution Envelopes for 2017 on the book shelf by the front door entrance. We encourage you to pick up your box if you have not done so. If you are not receiving envelopes but wish to, please call the rectory office or fill out one of the cards that are lying on the table and drop in collection basket.

Resisting Happiness Are you happy? It may be the wrong question. Most of us think we are relatively happy, while at the same time knowing that we could be happier-maybe even a lot happier. Ordinary people and the finest philosophers have been exploring the question of happiness for thousands of years, and theories abound. But this is not a book of theory. Resisting Happiness is a deeply personal, disarmingly transparent look at why we sabotage our own happiness and what to do about it. What is resistance? It’s that sluggish feeling of not wanting to do something that you know is good for you. It’s the inclination to do something that you unabashedly know is not good for you. It’s the desire and tendency to delay something you should be doing right now. It is resistance that stands between you and happiness. In the pages of Resisting Happiness you will learn not only what it is, but how to recognize and conquer it in your own life. Receive your free copy at one of our Masses this weekend!

EPIPHANY PARTY at St. Michael House on Sunday, January 8th beginning at 2:00 pm. Adults and children are welcome!

SINCERE THANKS AND SPECIAL BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN ANY WAY MAKE OUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SO BEAUTIFUL: *OUR CHURCH DECORATORS – WHAT A WONDERFUL

DISPLAY - INSIDE & OUT! *OUR MUSICIANS AND CHOIRS – ALL MASSES WERE BEAUTIFUL! *OUR

SERVERS, SPECIAL MINISTERS, READERS, AND GIFT BEARERS! SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR

PARISHIONERS WHO WELCOMED THE NEW BORN JESUS WITH OPEN ARMS!

MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE FILLED WITH MANY BLESSINGS AND JOY!

Our Pro-Life Group will be having a bake sale today following all the Masses. Stop by and pick up a

delicious goody or make a donation!

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: THE POPE FRANCIS LIST 1. Don’t Gossip. 2. Finish your meals. 3. Make time for others. 4. Choose the ‘more humble’ purchase. 5. Meet the poor ‘in the flesh’. 6. Stop judging others. 7. Befriend those who disagree. 8. Make commitments, such as marriage. 9. Make it a habit to ‘ask the Lord’. 10. Be happy.

RENOVATIONS AND CHANGES: A lot of renovations and changes have happened around the parish & school campus during 2016! New roofs have been installed on all our buildings throughout due to the generosity of parishioners and businesses! We sincerely thank everyone who had a hand in accomplishing these much needed renovations! We have two projects going on presently. With so much technology being incorporated into our school learning environment and being required in our business office we are having to upgrade our campus wide internet service. In the coming weeks you will see CenturyLink installing a fiber optic cable line. This will require them to lay line from their access point on Pat Daly Road, up through the field, tunneling under the cemetery road at the parking lot and around to the back of the school. Also in January, the parish business office will be moving to the upstairs of the Incarnate Word Center from the Rectory. Work is almost completed on the main office side (which is on the left when you enter from the ramp door). Please be patient with us as we make the transition from the rectory office to the Incarnate Word Center which will take several weeks I’m sure, to get what we need moved over. We will be looking for a good used refrigerator and microwave. We will keep you updated as the work progresses!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held on the First Friday of each month from 9 am -5:45 pm at which time there is Benediction. PLEASE TRY TO FIND TIME IN YOUR DAY TO SPEND SOME PRAYER TIME WITH THE LORD, EXPOSED IN THE BLESSED EUCHARIST on this one day a month!

THANK YOU to the St. Anne Sodality and an anonymous donor for donating funds to the Prayer Blanket Ministry for quilt batting for the prayer blankets.

St. Joachim Prayer Blanket Ministry