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

STAFF Rev. Theodore X. Pieper, Pastor Joyce Politte, Principal/DRE Mary Ann Pratt, Parish Secretary Laura Villmer, School Secretary Karrie Boyer, 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 Day Care: 438-5406 Rural Parish Workers: 636-586-5171 Karrie Boyer, PC President: 438-0091 SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening at 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm at Tiff Sunday morning at 8:00 am & 10:00 am WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8:15 am – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. *7:00 pm on Thursday evening *Tuesday morning Perpetual Help Devotions & Rosary before the 8:15 am Mass. CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:30 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 front 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.com Deacon Steve: http://www.openmyeyeslord.net

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY

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Increase our Faith (Luke 17:5) Holy God, We thank you for the gracious gift of faith. With the apostles before us, we ask that you open our hearts to the power of your Word and increase our faith that we may be bold followers and joyful witnesses to the message and mission of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen

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September 23, 2012 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, September 24 8:15 am – Hellwig & Delashmit Families Tuesday, September 25 7:45 am – Rosary 8:00 am- Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am – Jamie King & King Family Wednesday, September 26 8:15 am – Jimmy Bone Thursday, September 27 in Chapel 7:00 pm – NO MASS Friday, September 28 8:15 am – Catherine Politte Saturday, September 29 5:00 pm – Madeline Coleman 7:30 pm (TIFF) – Gladys Hinch Sunday, September 30 8:00 am – Joe Boyer 10:00 am – Parish Family/Cathy & Leo Reuter EUCHARISTIC ADORADION: October 5, 2012, (9 am- 1pm) NURSING HOME: October 5 @ Potosi Manor, 10:45 am LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for SEPTEMBER 29th & 30th: EXTR HOLY COMMUNION: 5:00 n Politte, Faye Merseal, Angie Rulo7:30 ero 8:00 ry Ann Pratt, Arthur Boyer, Robert Ross10:0 vid & Monica Pratt, Jeannie BrowLECT5:007:308:0010:0OFFE5:007:308:0010:0SERV5:007:308:0010:0CHIL UPCOct.Oct.Oct.Oct. Our offebrot

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

WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 15 & 16: # of Contributors: St. Joachim –86 St. Joseph – 12 ST. JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Adults: $2820.00 Adults: $195.00 Loose: $116.62 Loose: $14.50 Tuition: $1073.21 Other: $2455.25 Other: $ TOTALS: $6465.08 $209.50 GOAL: $12,675.00 $335.00 *(other is: Daycare fees, Stole fees, Mass stipends, advertising, rentals, candle money, etc.) SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: St. Vincent de Paul: $52.00 $0.00 Future & Beyond: $42.82 $5.00 Catholic Comm.: $93.00 $0.00 “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) Throughout the Gospels, Jesus teaches us through His words and through His life that we are called to serve one another. We can serve through our sacrifices of time, talent and treasure. Sacrifice is not a word that many people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal meaning of sacrifice is “to make holy,” from the words “sacer” = sacred and “facere” = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by giving up some of our time, talent and treasure in the service of God and His

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: RCIA. If you are looking to develop a personal relationship with Jesus, a community where you can belong, worship experiences, knowledge about the Catholic Church, service opportunities, or sacraments. Look no further. Call Mrs. Joyce Politte at 573-438-3213 or 573-438-3973 or Mrs. Mary Ann Pratt at 573-438-6181. Jesus' object lesson How many times have you found yourself seeing children as a bother, a burden? How many times do we say, "Grow up! Act your age!" And all the time; Jesus is telling us to step back and observe how children can teach us about the Kingdom of God. What childlike characteristics does Jesus wants us to develop? Is it their spontaneous joy at simple pleasures, their insatiable desire to find answers to life's questions, their total trust of a parent who has protected and provided for their needs? All these qualities Jesus invites us to learn from our children, to become like them so that we too can enter and live in His kingdom. THE OLD MINES AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY will celebrate their annual Fete de L’Automne on Sunday, October 7th , on the

It is not too late to join the Catholicism Program that is offered to adults of the parish. The program is a rich, multimedia experience that covers 1) The Revelation of God become Man 2) Teachings of Jesus, 3)The Mystery of God 4) Mary, the Mother of God 5) Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure, 6) A Body Both Suffering and Glorious, 7)Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven, 8) The Communion of Saints 9) Prayer and Life in the Spirit 10) The Last Things: World Without End. You will journey with Fr. Robert Barron, author, speaker and theologian to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. The program is in the RCIA room on Wednesdays at 6:30. Come for one or all sessions. The program will be at the same time as PSR classes. PSR parents are invited and encouraged to participate while you wait for your children. You may join at any time. Come for one or all sessions. Note: An additional session of Catholicism is offered on Tuesday mornings at 9:15 after Mass in the RCIA room across from the chapel. MCC ANNUAL ASSEMBLY, SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2012, MISSOURI CAPITOL Religious Liberty in The Public Square: This is the theme of the Missouri Catholic Conference’s 2012 Annual Assembly. The Assembly will be held Saturday, October 6 at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Baltimore Archbishop William Lori will be the keynote speaker and there will be workshops on a variety of current issues, including the new health care law, school choice, the influence of money in politics and how church-state relations were shaped by early founders like Thomas Jefferson. Registration is free and lunch is free. The day ends with a Mass concelebrated by the bishops of Missouri. To register visit

**CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS–Oct. 7, 2012. Serving is from 10:00 – 2 pm (unless they run out!) Your support is appreciated! Desserts & workers are always needed! Please help if you can!

**PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – Sept. 30, 2012 **Serving is from 7:00-11:30! Stop by before the 10:00 Mass for a great breakfast! Workers are always needed and welcome!

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Church. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: All our Nursing Home Residents. Steve Politte, Bill Heifner, Jackie Johnston, Kristyn Miller, Ellen Govero, Baby Curtis Brewer, Zeb Pinson, Celeste Bone, David Boyer, Bernard & Regina Hall, Johnny Price, Ina Mae Boyer, Veronica Juliette, Veronica Missey, Cindy Barron, Marcella Sansoucie, Wm. Wade Delashmit, Anna Daugherty, David Kite, Rhoda Eckhoff, Marcella Pinson, Bud & Dorothy Dorlac, Larry & Lucy Scott, Coty Evans, Russell Coleman, George Pinson, Kevin Scott, Jeff Pashia, Larry Gillespie, Ashlynn Kamper, Goldie Boyer,

Archive Building grounds at the junction of Hwy 21 and CC, across from Washington State Park. Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for 11 am. Old Mines French-Style Chicken n’ Dumplin Dinner will be served at St. Michael House from 11:00- 3:00 pm. All are invited! Check out their booth today at the Fall Festival!! FETE NEWS: Cooking of the first batched of apple butter will take place on the Society grounds by the Rural Parish Workers on Saturday, September 29, 6 am or any time after. A crew to jar the apple butter is needed around 2 pm. Come when you can.

Mocatholic.org or call the MCC at 1-800-456-1679 LITURGY MEETING on Tuesday morning, Sept. 25th at 9:15 in the Rectory. NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN on Sunday, October 7, 2012, 2:30-3:30 pm. Parking and sign pick-up at Karsch Boulevard, Farmington, MO. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful stand against abortion. It is held each year in cities all across the nation on the first Sunday in October. People simply gather along a major street in their town and hold signs protesting abortion. For more information

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OMING MEETINGS 1 – Parish Council, 6:30 pm 8 – St. Anne Sodality, 6:00 pm 8 – School Advisory Board, 6:30 pm 10 – Knights of Columbus Men, 7 pm

Sympathy: All of us at St. Joachim & St. Joseph join in ring our sympathy & prayers to the family of Clifford Pruitt, her of Janie (Jim) Skiles.

Keirrah Hill, Kathy Mosier, Penny Walburn, Beth McCoy, Norma Poole, Mayme Courtaway, Tracy Hanger, Loren Moss, Harold Rawe, Sr., Raymond Thebeau, Rose Missey, Jimmy (Toast) Politte, Diane Halsted, David Courtaway, Mark Osia, Karleen Osia, Vicki Thurmond, Carol Hinch, Jimmy (Buck) Dunlap, Jane Mann, Sr. Margaret McCormack, Kyle Hughes, Chrystal Manchue, Carol Politte, Margaret Kite, Josh Aubuchon, Hattie Richards, Lucy Alma DeClue, Paul Pratt, Shirley Dalton, Vicki Brooks, Phyllis (Dale) Portell, Ken Osia, Dalton Hacker, Mike Crist, Jim Horton, Quinn Sansoucie, Theresa Ladd, Randy Politte, Ronda Ford, Brittany Ballard, Tammy (Randy) Boyer, Mary Jane Yates, Rueben & Sue Lawson, Ray Merseal, Kenny Sansoucie, Joyce & Alvin Kitchel and all who are sick and suffering.

LOOKING FOR HELP! Janie Skiles is looking for helpers to make dumplings for the Fete on Wednesday, Sept. 26th at St. Michael House at 8:00 am. Bring your rolling pin and apron for a fun morning of rolling that dough! PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR! The St. Anne Sodality will be sponsoring a Turkey & Ham Bingo on December 9, 2012. More information will be posted at a later date!

call Dotty Bach at 573-756-1357 or visit nationallifechain.org Alive in Christ! 36th Annual Respect Life Convention The annual Respect Life Convention will be held at the beautiful St. Charles Convention Center on Sunday, Oct. 28th. The day begins with the Sacrifice of the Mass at 9:30 am. Keynote speaker, Msgr. Philip Reilly, has spent more than 50 years as a priest passionately involved in respect life ministry. To make reservations contact the Respect Life Apostolate at 314-792-7555 or prolife@archstl.org

September 23, 2012 St. Joachim School

“Your Future Begins With Us” News from St. Joachim School & PSR

Mission Statement The mission of St. Joachim Catholic School is to assist the parents and parish community in the shared responsibility of educating God’s children to be knowledgeable, responsible, loving Christians. From Principal’s Desk Today, we are celebrating Catechetical Sunday at St. Joachim/St. Joseph Parish and will focus on the theme “Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization.” Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church’s teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. “Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.” (Archbishop David Ricken) Catechetical Sunday invites the entire church community to think about our responsibility to share our faith with others. Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. We commend parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their Catholic households a place where faith is passes on to the next generation. We name and pray for the catechists of St. Joachim/St. Joseph parish. School: Pam Boyer, Debra Koch, Krista Heddy, Abby Johnston, Yvonne Rill. PSR: Regina Pinson, Vicki Haynes, Carolyn Politte, Vicki Thurmond. RCIA: Joyce Politte, Linda Lewis, Monica Pashia, Mary Ann Pratt. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Debbie Phipps, Laura Villmer, and Vickie Haynes. On October 8 at 6:30, there will be a Protecting God’s Children Training at St. Joachim. I encourage parents and grandparents to attend. All who work with children must attend one training. To register, call the rectory at 438-6181 or school at 438-3973. Home & School Meeting on Monday evening at 6:30. Topics: Good Nutrition and Obesity, Girl Scouts Recruiter, Boy Scouts Recruiter, Orientation for Safe Touch and Family Life. Fundraiser: St. Joachim students are selling items from Abbey Press Christmas Collection & Snail’s Pace (Christmas cards, note cards, and flower bulbs). Consider making a purchase to help the school. Call the school, visit the website, or see a teacher or student.

Calendar CYC Volleyball – Sept. 29 at 9:30 at Assumption, Mattese Catholicism Program - Sept 26 at 6:30 (Mystery of God) Protecting God’s Children – Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Mother/Daughter Program – Oct. 14 from 1-4 at Mercy Hospital Father/Son Program – Oct. 21 for 11 & 12 year old 1-4 at Mercy Father/Son Program – Nov. 11 for 13-17 year old boys 1-4 at Mercy School Lunch Menu: Sept. 24th – 28th: Monday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Corn, Tater Tots, Pears Tuesday: Pigs n’ Blanket, Green Beans, Potato Wedges, Peaches Wednesday: Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad, Pineapple Thursday: Chili, Peanut Butter & Syrup Sandwich, Celery Sticks, Grapes Friday: NO SCHOOL This weekend, parishes across the country will honor those who share in the evangelization and teaching mission of the Church through a special rite of commissioning and blessing. Here at St. Joachim the following catechists and teachers will be commissioned to share the faith of the Church with the adults, families, youth, and children of the parish and school this year:

Pamela Boyer Vicki Haynes Krista Heddy

Abby Johnston Linda Lewis Debra Koch

Monica Pashia Debbie Phipps Regina Pinson Carolyn Politte Joyce Politte

Mary Ann Pratt Vicki Thurmond Laura Villmer

Natalie Villmer

Year of Faith: Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013 During this time we will need to keep our gaze fixed upon Jesus Christ, the “pioneer and perfecter of our faith”

(Heb 12:2): in him, all the anguish and all the longing of the human heart finds fulfilment. The joy of love, the answer to the drama of suffering and pain, the power of forgiveness in the face of an offence received and the victory of life over the emptiness of death: all this finds fulfilment in the mystery of his Incarnation, in his becoming man, in his sharing our human weakness so as to transform it by the power of his resurrection. In him who died and rose again for our salvation, the examples of faith that have marked these two thousand years of our salvation history are brought into the fullness of light.

By faith, Mary accepted the Angel’s word and believed the message that she was to become the Mother of God in the obedience of her devotion (cf. Lk 1:38). Visiting Elizabeth, she raised her hymn of praise to the Most High for the marvels he worked in those who trust him (cf. Lk 1:46-55). With joy and trepidation she gave birth to her only son, keeping her virginity intact (cf. Lk 2:6-7). Trusting in Joseph, her husband, she took Jesus to Egypt to save him from Herod’s persecution (cf. Mt 2:13-15). With the same faith, she followed the Lord in his preaching and remained with him all the way to Golgotha (cf. Jn 19:25-27). By faith, Mary tasted the fruits of Jesus’ resurrection, and treasuring every memory in her heart (cf. Lk 2:19, 51), she passed them on to the Twelve assembled with her in the Upper Room to receive the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 1:14; 2:1-4).

By faith, the Apostles left everything to follow their Master (cf. Mk 10:28). They believed the words with which he proclaimed the Kingdom of God present and fulfilled in his person (cf. Lk 11:20). They lived in communion of life with Jesus who instructed them with his teaching, leaving them a new rule of life, by which they would be recognized as his disciples after his death (cf. Jn 13:34-35). By faith, they went out to the whole world, following the command to bring the Gospel to all creation (cf. Mk 16:15) and they fearlessly proclaimed to all the joy of the resurrection, of which they were faithful witnesses.

By faith, the disciples formed the first community, gathered around the teaching of the Apostles, in prayer, in celebration of the Eucharist, holding their possessions in common so as to meet the needs of the brethren (cf. Acts 2:42-47).

By faith, the martyrs gave their lives, bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel that had transformed them and made them capable of attaining to the greatest gift of love: the forgiveness of their persecutors.

By faith, men and women have consecrated their lives to Christ, leaving all things behind so as to live obedience, poverty and chastity with Gospel simplicity, concrete signs of waiting for the Lord who comes without delay. By faith, countless Christians have promoted action for justice so as to put into practice the word of the Lord, who came to proclaim deliverance from oppression and a year of favour for all (cf. Lk 4:18-19).

By faith, across the centuries, men and women of all ages, whose names are written in the Book of Life (cf. Rev 7:9, 13:8), have confessed the beauty of following the Lord Jesus wherever they were called to bear witness to the fact that they were Christian: in the family, in the workplace, in public life, in the exercise of the charisms and ministries to which they were called.

By faith, we too live: by the living recognition of the Lord Jesus, present in our lives and in our history.

(An excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI Apostolic Letter, “Porta Fiedei”

AN ACT OF FAITH O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Person, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths that the holy Catholic Church teaches, because you have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen