BLACKBIRD CAFÉ 124 EAST HIGH STREET ** POTOSI, MO 63664

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

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 Angela Mitchell, Parish Bookkeeper Debbie Miller, Parish Secretary 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

December 31, 2017 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &

Joseph

October 22, 2017 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS

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.

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!

Sunday December 31st , 2017-The Holy Family Monday, January 1 9:00 am –Karen Boyer Tuesday, January 2 7:45 am – Perpetual Help Devotions 8:15 am –Richard Dickey Wednesday, January 3 8:00 am –Regina Brown Thursday, January 4 8:00 am –Judy Moyers First Friday, January 5 8:00 am –Jessica Christopher 10:00 am-Jan Turntine - Nursing Home Saturday, January 6 4:00 pm –Gene & Eric Lawson 6:30 pm (TIFF) –Parish Family Sunday, January 6 8:00 am –Shirley Dallton 10:00 am – Joseph G. Pashia EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: January 5, 2018 (9 am-1:00 pm); January 6 at St. Joseph’s, Tiff, at 5:30 pm NURSING HOME: January 5, 2018 @ Georgian Gardens Mass intention-Jan Turntine LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS For January 6th & 7th: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION: 4:00 pm –Denny Dalton, Opal Johnston, Carolyn Politte 6:30 pm (Tiff) –Richard Govero & Annette Goff 8:00 am –Jackie O’Hanlon, Mary Ann Pratt, Ed Politte 10:00 am –Jeannie Brown, Monica & Dave Pratt LECTORS: 4:00 pm –Benny Merseal 6:30 pm (TIFF) –Juanita Daugherty 8:00 am –Mary C. Norbut 10:00 am –Debbie Phipps OFFERTORY PROCESSION: 4:00 pm –Mary Boyer & Volunteer 6:30 pm (TIFF) – Volunteers Needed 8:00 am –Laura Busken Family 10:00 am –Al & Ima Veach SERVERS: 4:00 pm – Rachel Heifner & Jerod Hedrick 6:30 (TIFF) –Volunteers needed 8:00 am – Volunteers needed 10:00 am –Hannah & Clara Villmer CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Vicki Haynes MUSICIANS: Jeff & Gracie (4 pm); Tina (8 am); Joyce(10:00am) MONEY COUNTERS: Jim Johnston & Bill Portell (Jan. 8th)) Reminder; when counting the offertory please be sure to sign the money count sheet. Thank you!

THANK YOU 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 December 23rd, 24th & 25th : # Of Contributors: St. Joachim – 137 St. Joseph-13 ST JOACHIM ST. JOSEPH Loose: $202.00 Loose: $70.00 Adults: $3352.00 Adults: $424.00 Christmas: 2634.14 Christmas: $289.00 Tuition: $ Other : $245.00 Other : $ TOTALS: $3,311.80 $349.50 RESTRICTED FUNDS: St. Vincent de Paul: $345.00 Building Fund: $45.00 Seminary: $1046.00 $12.00 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: George Ponzar, George Pinson, Kyleigh Engelage, John Kline , Mildred Bourisaw, Ashlynn Kamper, Molli Catherine Cooley, Dr. Ken Osia, Leatha Peyton, Breanna Harmon, Beverly Osia, Linda Ross, Eli Robart, Celeste Bone, William W. Delashmit, Marion Delashmit Watson, Rose Ann Richards, Tim Harris, Opal Johnston, Betty Osia, Margaret Kite , Carol Hinch, John DeClue, Patricia Thompson, Steve Politte, Norman & Imelda Wilson, Anna Thebeau, Mike Boyer, Pat Boyer, Veronica Missey, Joyce Pinson Boyer, Bill Politte, Theresa (Bill) Coleman, Myrtle Missey , Jada Maleway, Mike Pratt, Baby Matthew, Leighton Volner, Richard “Chopper” Boyer, Fr. Ricky Valleroy, Angela Shepard, Phyllis Adams, Kim Lashley, Ashley Crenshaw, Annette Goff ,Peggy Roy, Bonnie Eye, Jean Cain ,Kenny Riddle, Tom Haynes, Stephen Bass, Remy Sansoucie( Steve Jr. wife), John Stuart, Peyton Furry, Cindy Thompson, Randy Politte, Suzanne Merklin, Ron Rulo, Kristian Atchison-Miller, Kim Gaines, Donna Mosier, Rodger Missey, Barb Summers and all who are sick and suffering. (If there are any names that can be removed please let me know. Thanks)

St. Michael Adult Epiphany Party- Thursday Jan. 11. Doors open at 10:30 am. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy provided. Those with last names beginning A-M, are asked to bring a covered dish. Those with last names beginning with N-Z are asked to bring a dessert.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES:

Jan. 1- Mass will be at 9 am.( Not a holy day of obligation) No parish council mtg. in Jan. Next one will be Feb 6, 2018. Jan. 3-Classes resume as well as PSR classes Jan. 3- No St. Anne’s Sodality meeting in January Jan.4-RCIA class Jan. 5- Eucharistic adoration. Please consider spending an hour with our Lord.

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – Fourth Sunday of Advent- Surrender to God (Merry Christmas) Ecce ancilla Domini. Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). This is one of the most beautiful lines in Scripture. It conveys to us the total surrender and power of obedience to God’s will in our lives. Because of Mary’s fiat, the Savior entered the world to save us from our sins and to bring us back to God. As we celebrate Christmas tomorrow, let us do so in the spirit of joy, welcoming the humble Christ-child into our hearts once more and asking Him to conform our hearts to His most sacred heart. In this joyful time, let us show love, kindness, and mercy to our loved ones who have fallen away and never lose hope in their return home. The angel Gabriel tells us, “For nothing will be impossible for God” (Luke 1:37). May God bless you and your family this Christmas! Venite adoremus Dominum! archstl.org/dynamic

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: Next Chicken & Beef Dinner is January 7th. Workers & desserts are always appreciated!

WORD OF LIFE- December 31st “Your own quiet, patient presence can provide important support as your loved one prepares emotionally and spiritually for his or her passing.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Caring for Loved Ones at Life’s End,” www.goo.gl/fvSEYp

Our prayers & Sympathy –to the families of Joyce (Ping) Bouresaw, Mike (Diane) Riddle, Steve Jolly & Burl( Barb) Portell, who was laid to rest this week.

I would like to thank all our parishioners who have sent me Christmas Cards and gifts. I appreciate your kindness and generosity during this Holy Season. I wish all our parishioners and their families a very blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Holy New Year 2018.

St. Michael House Epiphany Party honoring the visit to the crib by the Magi is Sunday Jan. 7, 2-4 pm with free bingo games for gifts.

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held on the First Friday of each month from 9 am -1:00 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!

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS IN MEMORY OF: Dale Pratt, Opal Pratt & Trevor Wild, Jr. – Mary Ann Pratt & Family* Deceased Boyer & Schrum Family-John & Gail Boyer Austin Pratt – David & Monica family* Edwin & Catherine Politte, Kitty Portell, Bill & Kevin Politte – Politte Family* Deceased Young & Dennis Family-Donnie & Judy Arthur Boyer – Arlene Boyer* Dennis Joe Boyer – Sharon Boyer* Jack & Kathleen Juliette – Denny & Frances Aubuchon* Chad & Mary Ellen Aubuchon – Denny & Frances Aubuchon* Bertha & Leo Thebeau – Jerry & Agnes Courtway* Bertha & Daily Courtway – Jerry & Agnes Courtway* Vince Thebeau – Anna Thebeau & Family* Martha & Andrew Sawicki & Bob Lum – Jim & Carolyn Politte* Ina Mae Boyer – Paul Boyer & Family* Jack & Kathleen Juliette – Dennis & Frances Aubuchon* Chad & Mary Ellen Aubuchon – Dennis & Frances Aubuchon* Edith& Martin Miller – Jerry & Debbie Miller* Madeline Villmer – Charles & Laura, Hannah & Clara Villmer* Walter, Virginia & Tommy Reando – Donald Reando* Joy Wm. Boyer, Jeffrey A. Boyer & Krista Brewer – Becky Boyer* Sam & Lucy Boyer, Anna Lea Johnson, Norma Jean , Judy (Macky) & Donald G. Boyer – Becky Boyer* Alex Yarbrough – Dorothy Yarbrough* Mike, Eva, Louis & Paul DeClue – Dorothy Yarbrough* Shirley Dalton - Denny, Deanna, CJ, Cole, Lane, Wade & Gage* Victor& Dale Politte – Rita Politte Family* Richard Dickey – Catherine Dickey and Family* Neil & Helen Thebeau-Catherine Dickey & Family Carl & Mary Catherine Portell – Portell Family* Marilyn Turnbough & Ed Bouse – Jared, Marty, Hallie & Taylen Portell* Harold & Tim Pinson – Richard & Carmen Boyer & Family Carl & Aurelia Boyer – Richard & Carmen Boyer & Family Eileen & Clyde Liverar Sr. – Linda & Lester Pinkston*

Ed, Eddie & Mike Sternard – In Honor of Eileen & Clyde Liverar* Bud & Lucille Osia – Doris Lawson Family* Gene & Eric Lawson – Doris Lawson Family* Walt Golden & Golden Family - Robert Anselman & Anselman Family – Jean Anselman* Joe & Mary Frances Thebeau & Coleman Family Members – Jean Anselman* Daly & Marie Robart & Grandchildren – Harry Robart* Toby & Dee Rae- Harry Robart David Kite & Fannie & John DeClue-Margaret Kite, Donald Hedrick & Family Amber Hedrick-Donald Hedrick & Family Bill Jackson- Sue Jackson & Family Kenny Sansoucie-From the Girls Raymond Ward – Belle Ward, Ann Cain & Ward Family* Anthony “Tony” Ward – Belle Ward, Ann Cain & Ward Family* Charles & Bernita Ward – Belle Ward, Ann Cain & Ward Family* Bill Heifner – Janice & Rachel Heifner* Burgess Barton, Cathy Schimmel, Teeny “Speedy” Hahn – Christine Barton* Winifred & Neal Belt-Ed & Cheryl Belt James & Eathel Davis-Ed & Cheryl Belt Jesse & Catherine Bone-Peg & Ken Portell George & Genevieve Hill, Ronnie Hill, Mayme Coleman, Rosie Coleman-Virginia Hanger & Family Lonnie Murray – Shawn & Alicia Tolar & Family Carl & Karleen Osia –Betty Osia Family of Ansita & Maud Degonia Family (Joe, Jim, Clarice, Clara & Chub) Paul Govero-Mary Govero Family Barney Jackson-Mary Govero Family Deceased Thurman & Daugherty Family-Joe & Juanita Daugherty Deceased Pinson & Daugherty Family-George & Regina Pinson Deceased Govero, Sansoucie & Emily Family-Richard & Rae Govero

THIS WEEKS READINGS: The feast of the Holy Family has a choice of readings. Sirach and Saint Paul’s Letter to the Colossians concentrate on the family and our calling to treat each other as believers in the Lord and as Christians. The alternative readings about Sarah and Abraham tell of God fulfilling the promise to Abraham that he would have descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky. The Gospel then portrays the devotion of Mary and Joseph, traveling to Jerusalem to present Jesus to God. .QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do I display the attributes described in today’s readings when relating to my own family? As we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, do I show these qualities in my relations with friends, coworkers, strangers?

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. FROM THE DESK OF MRS. LITTON: S Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Just a reminder that Catholic School's Week is January 28-February 2. During this week, all grant application tuition assistance for new applicants MUST be fill out on-line with the Archdiocese. Any new student attending has the opportunity to receive up to $2000.00 in tuition assistance. Please call Mrs. Litton for details or review the application at www.ttef-stl.org. Those parents that are already receiving the grant will not need to fill out a new application but will be contacted to verify their acceptance of the grant for next year.

Religious Education News Serve Him with Joy and Gladness

PSR Mission Statement. With the help of Jesus Christ, the Master teacher and power of the Holy Spirit, the Mission of St. Joachim PSR is to assist and support the parents in faith formation, spiritual development, and the transformation of their children to become full, active, and participating Catholics and Missionary Disciples .

PSR Classes resume January 4, 2018

PARISH OFFICE HOURS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Closed – Dec. 28th – Jan. 1st Re-open on January 2, 2018 with our regular office hours

THE HOLIDAYS: Closed – Dec. 28th – Jan. 1st

Re-open on January 2, 2018 with our regular office hours

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE: 2018 boxed envelopes are out in the back (front) of Church. Don’t forget to pick up your box. Thanks!

PARISH BULLETIN NOTICE Catholic School Scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 school year will be online beginning Feb. 1st. 2018-19 Scholarship Application available on January 29th, 2018! Alive! In Christ is first-come, first-served for all new awards and younger siblings that may be eligible, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Approximately 500 new awards will be available. The application deadline for Beyond Sunday, SOAR!, Catholic Families Tuition Assistance (CFTA), and the Parish Employees Endowment Fund (PEEF) is February 28th, 2018. Any family who would like to be considered for these programs, even if you are applying for requalification, must apply between January 29th and February 28th, 2018. Up to 60 new elementary school awards and 35 new high school awards will be available in Beyond Sunday. Siblings attending the same school are not eligible in this program.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE! Several of our parishioners will be traveling with Fr. Robert Rosebrough and 48 other people to the Holy Land in January 2018. Jim & Carol Johnston and Mary Ann Pratt will be leaving on Sunday, January 7th for the Pilgrimage and return on January 20th. The group will be traveling to Israel to visit many of the holy sites where Jesus walked and preached! If anyone has any prayer intentions they would like to send a long with the group you may call Mary Ann at 573-210-6229. Prayer intentions will be prayed for at all the Masses along the Pilgrimage. We wish them all safe travels and an awesome experience!