ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC PARISH 6020 Old Antonia Rd., Imperial, 63052 | stjosephimperial.org | 636-464-1013| Founded 1905

Kenrick-Glennon Days is an overnight camp where boys can learn more about the Catholic faith and life as a priest. Sign up today!

Location: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary 5200 Glennon Drive St. Louis, MO 63119 Session I: June 4-June 6, 2018 for 6th and 7th graders (Fall 2018) Session II: June 7-June 9, 2018 for 8th and 9th graders (Fall 2018) Times: Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. Check out is at 11:00 a.m. Cost: $100

Registration closes on May 25th or when camp is full. Mail registration forms, the medical release form and a $100 check, payable to the Office of Vocations to:

Office of Vocations -- Attn: KGD-Renae Novak -- 5200 Glennon Dr. -- St. Louis, MO 63119

Once registered, additional information and a packing list will be sent to you. Information is available online at www.stlvocations.org/kgd. Questions? Call Renae Novak at 314.792.6465 or [email protected] ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC PARISH CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MASS 6020 Old Antonia Rd., Imperial, MO Saturday: 8:00 a.m. / 4:30 p.m. Phone: 636-464-1013 | Fax: 636-461-0411 Sunday: 7:00 a.m. / 8:30 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 4:30 p.m. Weekdays: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. / 8:00 a.m. stjosephimperial.org Facebook: /stjosephimperial | Instagram: stjoeimperial_1905 Sacrament of Reconciliation Parish Office Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. Thursday: 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. CLERGY Saturday: 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

Reverend Daniel G. Shaughnessy [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration Sunday—Saturday: Anytime except during Mass Pastor Ext. 224 Sacrament of Baptism Reverend John C. Nickolai [email protected] Attendance at a Baptismal Preparation Class is required prior to Baptism. Classes Associate Pastor Ext. 225 are held the 2nd Thursday of the month. Please call Leslie to register and schedule a baptism. Reverend Mr. Brian Selsor (636) 464-6901 Deacon Sacrament of the Eucharist and Confirmation For those who have been baptized Catholic or wish to enter the Catholic Church, Reverend Mr. Donald Kintz (636) 464-5837 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes are required. For more information contact Sr. Rosemary. Deacon– Grief Support Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Reverend Mr. Roland Kaiser (636) 282-1187 If you or a loved one is seriously sick and would like a visit from one of the Deacon parish priests, please call the parish office to request a visit. Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer call to notify churches of parishioners who are ill so we need to be notified by a family member.

PASTORAL STAFF Sacrament of Marriage Sr. Rosemary Buttice, ASCJ [email protected] Contact the rectory office to begin your marriage preparation at least nine months before the anticipated wedding date. Pastoral Associate Ext. 234 Sacrament of Holy Orders and Vowed Religious Life Beth Throm [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood or Coordinator of Youth Ministry Ext. 222 consecrated life, please contact one of the parish priests or the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at stlvocations.org or (314)792-6460.

PARISH STAFF Holy Communion for the Homebound Anyone in our parish who is homebound and would like to receive Adrienne Griffard [email protected] Holy Communion please call Valerie Maddux at (314) 440-9370 to make arrangements. Parish Ministries Manager Ext. 221 St. Vincent de Paul Society Helpline Carol DuBuque [email protected] (636) 464-1013 Ext 300 Parish Secretary Ext. 227 Sr. Christine’s Food Pantry Leslie Dawidowski [email protected] (636) 464-7580

Parish Receptionist Ext. 223 Parish Cemetery Bill Regelsperger, (314) 808-2522 Keith Newbury [email protected] Facilities Manager Ext. 310 Knights of Columbus Mike Vickery, (314) 374-8754 Mary Truetken [email protected] FORMED – The Catholic Faith. On Demand. Child Safety Coordinator Ext. 226 www.formed.org | Parishioner code: Y3GV6R PARISH SCHOOL | PRESCHOOL | PSR OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 6024 Old Antonia Rd., Imperial, MO 63052 As Catholics in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis under the patronage of Phone: 636-464-9027 | Fax: 636-464-8792 Saint Joseph, in communion with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and Archbishop Carlson, we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Sr. Carol Sansone, ASCJ [email protected] Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal Principal Ext. 232 calling by fervent prayer and worship, sound teaching and sharing our faith, serving others and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Beth Joedicke [email protected] Spirit, we commit ourselves to be responsible stewards of all God's School Receptionist Ext. 230 gifts.

Sr. Ellen Cronan, ASCJ [email protected] Administrative Assistant Ext. 231 If you have been inactive in the practice of your Catholic Faith, we encourage you to come home. If you would like to speak with someone Torri Halbert [email protected] please do not hesitate to contact us. PSR Director Ext. 402 If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we Facility requests: [email protected] invite you to contact one of the priests. In many cases we can work with Bulletin announcements: Email announcements for the bulletin to you toward a favorable solution so you can again receive the [email protected] by Monday at 12 Noon. Sacraments in the Catholic Church.

From the Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today in the Gospel we see the humanity of Christ powerfully on display. Often times, I think we as Catholics focus more on the divinity of the Christ rather than his humanity. We have to remember that Jesus is fully God and fully man, fully divine and fully human.

When we read this Gospel passage from John, it is powerfully evident that Jesus is a real hu­man being, son of God, God of heaven, man of the earth, weep­ing over a friend.

His heart is fully divine … YES … but it is also fully human. He enjoyed friends and he found a home and a safe place with them, over the hill and away from the mob. We can picture him there – the talk, the chat, the prayers, the love; meals with other friends who dropped in … and times of prayer and silence.

The one who can share a laugh, eat a scone, have a drink or a cup of coffee. The one who’d give a wink at the sign of peace! Not always so serious. There’s no such thing as a sad saint! A joyful heart radiates the love of Jesus.

Jesus is the very best friend. Friendship gives new spirit.

When life is ending we will give thanks for friends. Real friendship is when another’s thoughts and life become at least as or more im­portant than our own. So the resurrection and the life is not just for after death. It is for now. We raise each other up in friendship and in love. In that is the grace of the Lord, himself a friend, for when we love, God lives in us.

Enjoy the rest of Lent! God’s blessings on you all!

In Christ,

Fr. Shaughnessy

Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Friday, March 30 Good Friday Regular Holy Mass Schedule 8:00 AM Morning Prayer

Monday, March 26 Monday of Holy Week 3:00 PM The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 PM The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 6:30 & 8:00 AM Holy Masses

Tuesday, March 27 Tuesday of Holy Week Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday 6:30 & 8:00 AM Holy Masses 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Wednesday, March 28 Wednesday of Holy Week 6:30 & 8:00 AM Holy Masses Sunday, April 1 Resurrection of Our Lord –Easter 7:00 AM Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Thursday, March 29 Holy Thursday 8:30 AM Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11:30 AM Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Please note there will not be a 4:30 PM Mass on Easter.

ARCHDIOCESAN LENTEN REGULATIONS Ash Wednesday (Wednesday February 14, 2018) and Good Friday (March 30, 2018) are days of abstinence for all Catholics over the age of 14. On these two days, fast, as well as abstinence, is also obligatory for those from the ages of 18-59. Abstinence means refraining from meat. Fast means one full meal a day, with two smaller meals and nothing between meals (liquids are permitted). No Catholic will lightly excuse himself or herself from this obligation.

All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat. Here again Catholics will not hold themselves lightly excused, but if there is a serious health problem, this obligation would not apply. Ministry Schedule Mar. 24, 4:30 pm Mar. 25, 7 am Mar. 25, 8:30 am Mar. 25, 10 am Mar. 25, 11:30 pm Mar. 25, 4:30 pm J. Dixon C. Nason J. Donaldson C. Thomas S. Hobbs K. Rumping M. Dixon M. Peetz C. Donaldson F. Vonderhaar C. Limmer B. Throm Extraordinary R. Hentrich A. Peetz M. Hostetter S. Wagoner S. Partney M. Throm Ministers S. Nash C. Schilly V. Maddux J. Withrow J. Schlecht Volunteer C. Schaefer P. Mueller R. Withrow T. Tanner

Nicholas & Peetz & Schilly Hostetter & Brotherton & Hobbs & Schurk Kollar & Lectors Simms Szewcywk Munsell Seminarian S. Lepper C. Berry G. Roach A. Tanner I. Murie B. Cappazzo S. Meyer B. Naes M. Hassbaum J. Tanner M. Murie R. Cappazzo Servers S. Meyer S. Naes L. Knobbe C. Balsman M. Hoffmeister J. Jantosik S. Hoffmeister

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday March 19, 2018 Girl Scout Sunday Mass & Celebration—Cafeteria 6:30 a.m. Henry Macke RCIA 7-11:30 a.m.—UBB 8:00 a.m. Sister Nadine Peloso Sunday School 10-11 a.m.—LBB Tuesday March 20, 2018 SUN Baptisms 12:30 p.m.—Church 3/18 Youth Ministry 3-9 p.m.—Cafeteria & LBB 6:30 a.m. Kitty Todt Games 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.—Gym 8:00 a.m. Robert Schweigert Spring Musical Prep All day—Gym Wednesday March 21, 2018 Athletic Association Mtg. 7 p.m.—Food Pantry Rm. 6:30 a.m. Gary Kramer Choir Practice 7-9 p.m.—Church MON 8:00 a.m. Jean Schmidt Basketball 3:30-10 p.m.—Gym 3/19 Thursday March 22, 2018 Spring Musical Prep All day—Gym 6:30 a.m. Robert J. Cenar Bible Study 10-12 p.m.—UBB Basketball 3:30-10 p.m.—Gym 8:00 a.m. Will Fogarty (special intention) TUE Made for Heaven Mtg. 7 p.m.—Food Pantry Rm. Friday March 23, 2018 3/20 Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m.—Nursery 6:30 a.m. Barbara Goodwin (special intention) Spring Musical Prep All day—Gym 8:00 a.m. Fr. Larry Richards (special intention) Quilters 8-2 p.m.—Nursery Saturday March 24, 2018 PSR 5 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.—Parish Campus 8:00 a.m. Mispagel Family (special intention) WED Prime Timers Mtg. 1 p.m.—Cafeteria 3/21 4:30 p.m. John DuBuque School Board Mtg. 6:30 p.m.—Food Pantry Rm. Sunday March 25, 2018 Spring Musical Prep All day—Gym 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Joseph Gym Cleaning 3-5 p.m.—Gym D.O.C. Hangout 3-6 p.m.—Food Pantry Rm. 8:30 a.m. Helen Zelenak THU Basketball Practice 5-10 p.m.—Gym 10:00 a.m. Luke Horn 3/22 Home & School General Mtg. 7 p.m.—Cafeteria 11:30 a.m. Werner Family Intentions Spring Musical Prep All day—Gym 4:30 p.m. Robert T. Cenar MOMS Prayer Group 9-11 a.m.—Nursery NA Meeting 7:30-9:30 p.m.—LBB FRI Fish Fry 4-7 p.m.—Cafeteria 3/23 Stations of the Cross 7 p.m.—Church Parish Stewardship: 2/26/18--3/4/18 Spring Musical 1 & 6 p.m.—Gym SAT Athletics Uniforms 1-4 p.m.—Gym General Fund Offertory: Current Fiscal YTD 3/24 Rise Up Middle School Ministry 6-8 p.m.—Gym Total Collected: $23,100.15 $668,098.05 Amount Needed: $25,862.51 $702,048.23 Net Surplus/Shortage: $2,762.36 $33,950.18 Early Bulletin Deadlines due to Easter Last Year YTD $667,746.74 3/25 Bulletin has been submitted.

Special Collections: 4/1 Bulletin articles due Tues., 3/20 at Noon

Tuition Assistance $ 311.00

Sr. Christine’s Food Pantry $ 642.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 695.00 All other bulletin deadlines are Monday at noon. 1909 Society $ 125.00 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 5

SCHOOL’S CORNER

Update on “Hearts for Life” During February, St. Joseph School students took part in the annual American Heart Association Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart events to raise funds for research and care for heart patients in the United States. Mrs. Lori Brandhorst, SJS P. E. teacher organized and conducted the fundraiser with the students. Over $7000. was raised in this all

-school fun activity. In addition, some 6th graders added to the funds with a special donation. A few weeks ago, a girl named Makenna who plays for Our Lady, Festus’ 6th grade girls team, was playing basketball here at our gym against one of our 6th We are very proud of our students who thought of someone grade girls teams. else in a special way. That is the spirit of giving that is taught Makenna collapsed and in our Catholic faith--to give and not count the cost and to went into cardiac arrest give without seeking a reward. The reward is in giving to and thus, began her someone in need. journey of healing due Thank you to Mrs. Brandhorst, all our students, their families, to her special heart. friends and parishioners who contributed so generously to the While she has been re­ AHA fundraiser to help adults and children with special covering and improving hearts. every day in the hospi­ tal, our St. Joseph 6th graders made her cards and collected $100. in extra donations to give to the American Heart Association in Makenna’s name.

Basketball uniform returns will be on the following days in the gym - Sunday, March 25th 1pm to 4pm Athletics Uniform Sunday, April 8th 1pm to 4pm Dates & Info Monday, April 9th 5pm to 8pm All uniforms must be returned clean and in good condition to receive your deposit check back. All players who do not return their uniforms at one of these day will forfeit their $50 deposit check. All checks will be deposited on April 10th. If you are unable to make it to these return dates please have a family member or friend return your uniform. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Baseball and uniform hand outs for grades 3rd through 8th will be in the gym on - Saturday, March 24th 1pm to 4pm Sunday, March 25th 1pm to 4pm Sunday, April 8th 1pm to 4pm

Instructional and T-ball uniform hand outs for Pre-K through 2nd grade will be in the gym on - Monday, April 9th 5pm to 8pm

Uniform numbers and sizes are on first come first serve basis. In order to receive a uniform you must participate in the spring fundraiser, only cash or checks accepted. More information on this fundraiser to come and will also be listed on the St. Jo­ seph Athletic Association website. As always you will also be able to opt out of the fundraiser for $15. The fundraiser is for each child participating in or softball. Each player getting a uniform will need to provide a $50 deposit check. This check can not be a previously used check from another sport unless there is no date on the check. This deposit check will not be cashed unless your uniform is not returned. This year there will be a separate table at uniform handouts where you can drop off or pick up baseball/softball equipment that is no longer being used. If you have shoes, gloves, pants or anything else baseball/softball related that you would like to get rid of just bring it up to the gym and place it on the table for others to use. Any items not claimed by the end of uniform hand outs will be donated. All uniform hand out and return dates along with the St. Joseph Athletic Association Uniform Policy can be found on our website. www.sjs.siplay.com 6 MARCH 18, 2018 School Board Elections This Weekend! The St. Joseph Board of Education will be holding an election for three new members after all masses this weekend. Please see bios of candidates below.

MATT SCHUTTE - Parish member since 1998. Wife Ellen, daughter Abigail (5th grader at St. Joseph). Started as Director of Admissions and Enrollment at St. Pius X High School in June 2017. Before that, 21 years of experience in higher education enrollment management, including eight years as Assistant Director of Admissions at and various roles up to Associate Director of Admissions in 11 years at . Involvement at St. Joseph includes serving on the Enrollment Management Committee in 2016- 17 and coaching girl's basketball. Education: BS in English, State University; MA in Communications/Public Relations, Webster University; currently writing dissertation for PhD in Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University.

My name is Aaron Mathis, and I’m seeking a position on the St. Joseph School Board. I’ve been a member of the St. Joseph parish my entire life. My wife Wendy and I have a daughter, Haley, who’s in first grade at St. Joseph School. I’ve worked for a brokerage firm in St. Louis for 13 years, and I’m also a member of the Knights of Columbus. I’m driven to make our great school even better for all of our children. I’d appreciate your consideration for this position, and I’d be honored to have the opportunity to serve our school community.

My name is Rick Dierker and I am running for the St. Joseph school board. My family and I have been a member of St. Joseph's parish since 2016, but we were members from 2001 to 2011 until my previous job moved us to the Atlanta area. A new job moved us back into the area in 2016 and we are glad to be back. My wife Kimberly and I have been married for 18 years and we have 4 daughters: Mikayla is a Sophomore at St. Pius, Mackenzie is in 8th grade at St. Joseph's and will be attending St. Pius in the fall, Annaliese is in 4th grade at St. Joseph's, Ameilia is in 1st grade at St. Joseph's. My undergraduate degree is in Administration and I have an M.B.A. My career has been in Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis. I am currently a Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. I am a product of Catholic education. I attended Our Lady of Fatima for grade school and St Thomas Aquinas-Mercy for high school and for college and graduate school. I decided to put my name in for the school board because our family has been enrolled in 9 different schools over the years, most of which were in the Atlanta area, and we have seen various ways of doing things. I believe this experience would allow me to bring a different perspective that would benefit the school. Thank you for your consideration.

My name is Jennifer Wallis. My husband, Nick, and I have been parishioners at St. Joseph for 8 years. Our two daughters attend St. Joseph School. Addie is in the 4th grade and Faith is in the 3rd grade. I attended where I double majored in psychology and sociology and then went to St. Louis University where I earned my master’s in social work Degree. I currently work as a school social worker for the Fox C-6 School District and also teach adjunct at Jefferson College and Fontbonne University. My family is active in the parish. I have been a room mom in the past, I coach CYC every fall, and also volunteer for the Helping Hands Committee. I attended Catholic Schools K-12 and truly value Catholic education. I would be honored to serve on the Board of Education. Food Pantry Thank You! Palm Sunday Crosses Thank you to the students of Seckman and Windsor On March 25th, Palm Sunday, the JC Orioles Black baseball schools for their March for Hunger Food Drive. team (made up of parishioner coaches and players) would Great job! Your donations are very much appreciated!! like to help you turn your palms into crosses. The players will be providing this service at tables set up in the breeze­ way following all Palm Sunday morning masses. Anyone Made for Heaven wishing to make a donation will be helping the boys fund­ raise to offset tournament costs. Plan to stop by and go Did you know that 1 in 4 home with a Palm Sunday cross this year! women have experienced a pregnancy loss? You are not alone. Please join other women who know the heartbreak in this new support group offering a place for hope and healing after miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Our first group will be held on Tuesday March 20th at 7:00 pm in the food pantry meeting room. Please contact Andrea Lang [email protected] with any questions. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7

EASTER DECORATIONS Stations of the Would you like to help decorate the church for Cross Easter in memory of your loved ones? If so, please put $13 in an envelope marked with your Every Friday name, and the name of your loved one. During Lent Please submit by Monday, March 26.

At 7 PM We will list all of your loved ones in the bulletin on April 8.

Check out Fr. Nickolai's Lenten "Daily Doodle" on his The Parish Office will be closed Instagram page @ frnickolai

March 19th & 20th to move the offices Also, for Christian news articles, games, quizzes, and more, to the Upper Bridge Building. check out ChurchPOP. ChurchPOP can be followed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, and daily emails. Prime Timers St. Joseph Fish Fry 2018 Our next meeting will be held on March 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the SCHOOL CAFETERIA. Please make a note of this Dine in or Carry Out! change in location. Dates: 3/23 Time: 4-7 P.M. in the Cafeteria All parishioners 55 and over are most welcome to join us.

NOTE: We will not be serving on Good Friday Questions can be directed to Judy 636-333-2720 or Donna 636-464-5453, or just come to the meeting. **We are now accepting credit/debit cards.**

Fish Tacos! You loved them during the trial basis last year so Save the Date! we made them a part of the menu this year. SPRINGTIME INSIDE FLEA MARKET A non-alcoholic drink is included with every meal! & TREASURE SALE Seniors still get free dessert! Sponsored by St. Joseph Prime Timers If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer June 9, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (students for service hours or adults), St. Joseph Imperial Gym please contact AJ Gajdosik. 636-287-2068 or Food available by Knights of Columbus [email protected] Reserve your space now! Call Donna 314-640-1062 SVDP will have a trailer available for all Society of St. Vincent de Paul leftovers or just drop offs!

In the Gospel today, Jesus says "Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant Friends of Troop 413 is hosting a be. The Father will honor whoever serves me." Know that Trivia Night when you help our neighbor in need you are truly followers of Jesus, servants of the poor! When you support The Saturday, March 24, 2018 Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you are a sign of God's love to those who are suffering and you give them Easter hope St. Joseph’s Cafeteria and joy! Doors open at 6 and Trivia Begins at 6:30 Our next meeting is on Monday the 26th of March at 6:30pm in the Nursery. Consider serving with us! Soda and light snacks will be provided. There's no better feeling than to see Jesus through His poor $20/person and tables of 8. and know that we are serving Him! Reserve your table by emailing Ralph at For inspiration during the Lenten season listen to Catholic [email protected] radio on KHOJ AM 1460. Listen to daily Holy Mass, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet along with other inspiring programs. For a program schedule and a free CD, please call 314-752-7000. 8 MARCH 18, 2018 St. Joseph Catholic School Registration PSR REGISTRATION

We welcome all families in Pre-K 3 Registration for PSR classes is open for the to Grade 8 to enroll their children in 2018-2019 school year. Registration is St. Joseph School. Registration is open to current and new families registered currently open for all grades for the in the parish. All students should be registered by August 2018-2019 school year. Please call 15, 2018 for the 2018-2019 PSR school year. We will not the school office at 636-464-9027 for have an open house this year. Our first class will be more information--ask questions, visit, schedule a tour, August 22, 2018. enroll in our wonderful program soon! Fr. Shaughnessy PSR Sessions recently sent a special invitation to all our families in the Classes are held on Wednesday evenings during two parish. He asked that families take a look at our day school sessions: program. In his words, “our children today need to be both Early Session 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm well-prepared academically while being trained in the Late Session 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm school of virtue to have a strong moral compass.” Tuition is to be paid in full by August 16, 2018. You will If tuition is an issue, assistance grants are available through receive your PSR calendar via email before August 22 both the Archdiocese and St. Joseph Catholic Parish. These which include your child’s catechist. grants are limited and sometimes offered on a first come basis. All families that have unpaid tuition from this year (2017- One of the best ways that children can experience our 2018) need to have their balance paid in full before register­ ing or preferred session placement will not be guaranteed. program is to “shadow” at St. Joseph--children in the Windsor and Fox School Districts have some days off in Tuition: Effective for the 2018-2019 School Year. March. Please consider visiting us on one of those days. We $130.00 – 1 child invite all families to give their children the opportunity to $230.00 – 2 children learn and grow at St. Joseph! $330.00 – 3 children Maximum amount due for 3 or more

*$10.00 - Book fee per student St. Pius X Buck Knob 5K Hill Climb Challenge *$25.00 - Sacrament fee for students in 2nd and 8th Saturday, March 24, 2018 9 a.m. grade.

Proceeds benefit Project Prom * A minimum payment of $80.00. We will no longer have Race from St. Pius X High School to the cross on Buck Knob required service hours. Hill and back! You will gain 300+ foot elevation in 1.5 miles on your way up! The downhill is the best in town! Enjoy plenty of refreshments when you hit the finish! Are you still looking for something to do or give up Online registration is available at - this Lent? https://www.active.com/festus-mo/running/distance- How about praying, fasting, and giving alms to the 40 running-races/buck-knob-5k-hill-climb-challenge-2018 Days for Life campaign? For more information, go to: This campaign runs throughout Lent and in­ https://www.stpius.com/03-24-18-buckknob5kevent.html volves praying daily for those faced with an unplanned pregnancy and considering an abortion, that they may choose Spring "Come and See" Weekend March 23-25, 2018 life. All high school young men are invited to Kenrick-Glennon It also means praying for those working in the abortion Seminary for a "Come and See" Weekend in March. "Come industry, that they may have a conversion of heart and leave and See"....learn more about Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and that job. the programs sponsored by the Office of Vocations. Spend a Finally, you can join fellow St. Joseph parishioners on Tuesday, March 20, for 1-2 hours between the hours of 7 weekend exploring the seminary and visiting with seminari­ am and 7 pm, and pray at Planned Parenthood on ans who are discerning a call to the priesthood. The week­ Forest Park Blvd. There we pray peacefully for all of the end begins on Friday with check-in at 4:30 p.m. and con­ above, but also give peaceful witness to those entering and cludes with 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Parents and families driving by Planned Parenthood that we stand for LIFE and are welcome to attend Mass. This is a free event, but that there is another choice. registration is required. For more information, to sign up for a 1-2 hour shift, or to Invite high school young men to attend with a note or donate, go to: coalitionforlifestl.com/40-days-for-life/ Magnificat Women’s Breakfast personal contact http://archstl.org/vocations/page/ Sign ups are also available in the Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic Women, is celebrating their vocation-events-guys back of church, or 10th anniversary in St. Louis. contact: Kelly Lehn 314-608-9866 Come join the celebration at the Saturday, March 24 breakfast. Dr. Carol Razza, a national and international speaker, will be sharing her faith journey in her talk “God Has A Plan For Your Life!” FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 9 Carol is a faculty member at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. She was a speaker at the Catholic Women for Christ conference in 2017. Please join us in this opportunity to praise, pray, share and celebrate with other women in the community as we journey together in faith. The breakfast will be held at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr. St. Louis 63119 Registration starts at 8:30, the breakfast and program are from 9am-noon. Cost is $20. Register online at www.archstl.org/renewal or call the Catholic Renewal Center at 314-731-6100. St. Joseph Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, promptly at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Come early to take your child(ren)'s picture with Easter Bunny and make a craft. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. with the 0-2 year olds, followed by 3-4 year olds, and finally the 5 year olds and kindergartners. Each age group includes a "prize egg." Refreshments served. No reservations necessary. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Kelly 314 -608-9866 or Karen 314-406-7926.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Art Ade Diane Erickson Maria Kertz Brian Murray Cindy Thomas Ryan Armistead Frances Eyermann Deacon Don Kintz Dorothy Naes Mary Thomas Sandy Ashlock Russ Eyermann Mackenna Kirn Sharon Partney Beverly Tedeschi William J. Aubuchon Doug Finley Teresa Kirn Michael Perks Stephanie Wade Jonathan Ballantine Donna Fischer Erna Kist Julie Picard Katie Waltershield Rob Bitter Chris Gang Cindy Lahmann Glennon Portell Nick Weiland Frankie Boxdorfer Dean Gilliam Scott Layton Phillip Rakowiecki Jane Werner Jordan Brown Joanne Grasle Larry Louderman Rebecca Rapp Jo Ann Wieczorek Christine Byerley Dave Greco Jay Mahadevan, Sr. Jim Schaefer Mary Wiles Rick Byerly Tim Harris Sarath Mahadevan Dylan Schindler Fr. Ricky Valleroy Antoinette Cissell Dawn Hassbaum Brandon Main Barbara Size Carole Voss Donald Cissell Mary Herbert Carol McKay Jennifer Staggenborg Mary Voss Donna Cissell Adelaide Herrell John Miles John Staggenborg Evan Yoder Amy Crawford Audrey Hopkin Kelley Mount Judy Staggenborg Danny Doss Eileen Kaiser Charles Mueller Arnold Stratman Grace Kasal Pat Mueller Brandon Thomas PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS

Bryan Becker Adam Fritz Mary Margaret Moloney Gregg Schaefer Zachary Breakfield-Bousquet Martin Fritz, Jr. Stephen Miloscia Jr. Jarred Schaefer

Robb Breck Steven Ijames Christopher Mueller Michael Schmelig Jeremy Michael Bryan Sean Johnson Matthew Nowak Ryan & Lauren Slough Jason Davis Cheryl Kedro Matthew Powell Grant Staggenborg Christopher Evetts Darien Laymon Jake Presley Brendan M. Tringale Jon Evetts Tyler Lehnig Tony & Elise Rich Nathan T. Tringale Allen Free Eric Meadows Daniel Roberts Joshua Warren Ben Moloney Colin Wolfslau 10 MARCH 18, 2018

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #449650 6020 Old Antonia Road Imperial, MO 63052

TELEPHONE 636 464-1013 Ext 227

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