Stewardship

When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all of our possessions?

We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly are His Disciples.

The Parishes of St. Joseph and St. Anne welcome Father Oscar Lukefahr, C.M. who will present a Parish Mission. Father Oscar Lukefahr, with more than forty years experience as a religious educator, is one of America’s most popular interpreters of the Catholic faith. He is the author of numerous books, preaches parish missions, and is dedicated to helping Catholics develop a clear understanding of their faith in an interesting and enjoyable manner.
Our Parish Mission will be held at St. Joseph Church December 4 December 9, 2010.

For more details, please call 358-2112 or visit www.saintjosephchurch.homepagehere.com.

We invite everyone to attend and ask for your prayers for the success of this mission.

Scrapbooking Workshop

The monthly Scrapbooking Workshop will be held this Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. At each workshop there are tools to use, free gifts for attending, a small project to "Make & Take", products to purchase, and the advice of a veteran scrapbooker. Please call Jennifer Hopfinger at 573-358-7073 for
more details

Please sign up to help at our Festival. Our Festival is only 2 weeks away and we desperately need volunteers. Volunteers are asked to work 2-hour shifts. We appreciate your help and faithful support because you make our Festival possible.

Festival News

We need your help! Please help us advertise our Festival by placing a Festival flyer in your car or place of business. Flyers are a great way to promote our Festival. We have extra flyers available in the Parish Office.

Raffle tickets are available. The first place prize is $1,000.00 cash. We encourage you to purchase raffle tickets and promote the sale of tickets to family and friends - a book of 6 sells for $5.00. Please call or visit the Parish Office if you can help us with the sale of raffle tickets.

Festival Desserts

Help needed! We will need 2 desserts from each parish family for the Festival – pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. Please indicate which desserts are sugar free. Desserts may be taken to the Church Hall downstairs Saturday evening or Sunday morning. The sharing of your favorite desserts will be greatly appreciated.

Apartment for Rent

The upstairs apartment in the Old Rectory is available for rent at $400 per month (with a $400 security deposit). The unit includes 2 bedrooms,

2 baths, living room, large kitchen with washer/ dryer/electric stove/
refrigerator/dishwasher. Water, sewer, garbage pickup, and partial electric provided. Tenant provides phone, electric for kitchen, and HVAC expenses. No smoking, no pets, no children (due to open stairways). Interested parties should call 573-330-2287.

In observance of the holiday, the parish office and the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry will be closed Monday, September 6th. Father John and the staff wish you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday.

Bingo
Bingo figures from August 26, 2010:
Gross Receipts: $1,466.00
Players: 91
Workers for Sept. 9 - Team #1 - K.
of Columbu