In the midst of being socially isolated and with the absence of public Masses being said in our Archdiocese, we can feel pretty separated not only from each other, but from the Eucharist as well. This might just be the time to learn a little more about the Eucharist and Mass.
At the core of Mass isn’t singing or the homily. At the heart of Mass is Jesus in the Word and the Eucharist. This week I am reviewing at talk given by Fr. Mike Schmitz called “True Worship.” Check out my first review, just click here.
If you’ve been back to Mass at St. Joseph recently, you know it is a different experience than it was before COVID-19. We aren’t singing with all our might. We’re spread out strangely. Our voices are muffled by masks. These are all important and good temporary changes for our times. I’ve heard some people say without singing it just doesn’t feel like Mass. I can understand and my heart is with that thought. At the core of Mass isn’t singing or the homily. At the heart of Mass is Jesus in the Word and the Eucharist. This week I am reviewing at talk given by Fr. Mike Schmitz called “True Worship.”
Diaper Drive Time! When: March 21th- April 5th (Palm Sunday) This will be the 15th year that our parish has collected diapers and baby items for Mary Queen of the Angels Ministry, an outreach to needy women and children. Click for details.
The Eleventh Annual Archbishop’s Gospel of Life Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by the St. Louis Chapter of Legatus on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will be the keynote speaker in concurrence with his 50th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood.
Would you like to be on the list to receive emails about pro-life events and activities at St. Joe, or with St. Joe parishioners? Please send an email to prolife@stjoemanchester.org and we'll add you to the list.
Kathy Craven will be the Director for the Women's ACTS retreat this October 22nd thru 25th. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide Kathy as she chooses the leadership and they begin to put the team together. More information about the ACTS retreat is available on the ACTS webpage.
Support legislation to save the lives of unborn children. Join pro-lifers from across Missouri in Jefferson City on Tuesday, March 10th at the State Capitol. Key Note Speaker: Honorable Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. Also hear from state-wide leaders. Registration begins at 10:00 am in the 1st floor rotunda and the rally starts at noon. Missouri Right to Life Eastern Region sponsors bus service.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent is located across the street from Planned Parenthood on Forest Park Blvd. in St. Louis. Two Franciscan Sisters live there and offer prayer and hospitality to visitors and to all who respect life, especially the life of the unborn child.
Listening Devices Are In The listening devices have arrived and they are ready to go. You may pick one up from the Welcome Desk at the entrance to the Church. Please make sure to return them at the end of each Mass.