September 13, 2026

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” –ROMANS14:8

This is the essence of stewardship everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God, daily, and ask Him how He is calling you to the live the life that He intended for you.

Our Lady of Sorrows

September is the Month of Our Lady of Sorrows, a time when the Church invites us to reflect on Mary’s deep compassion and steadfast faith. Throughout her life, Mary endured profound suffering—from Simeon’s prophecy to standing at the foot of the Cross—yet she remained completely united to God’s will. Her sorrows were not signs of defeat but moments where love proved stronger than pain. The Church honors her Seven Sorrows to help us see that Mary walks with us in our own trials. She understands grief, fear, and uncertainty, and she brings our suffering to her Son with a mother’s tenderness. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows encourages us to trust that God is present even in hardship and that no tear is unnoticed by Heaven.

May Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, comfort all who carry heavy burdens and lead us closer to the healing heart of Christ.

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Bible Study

Our fall bible study for women will begin Wednesday (St. Joachim) on September 23rd and will be weekly (except for one week) & Friday mornings (St. James) starting on September 18th. The Friday study at St. James will be every two weeks.

Schedule for St. James

Sept 18; Oct 9; Oct 23; Nov 6; Nov 20; Dec 4

Schedule for St. Joachim

Sept. 23; Sept. 30; Oct 7; Oct 21 (meet in church); Oct 28; Nov 4

Sacrament of The Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is one of the Church’s great sacraments of healing. It is not only for those near death—it is offered to anyone facing serious illness, major surgery, chronic suffering, or the frailty of old age. In this sacrament, the priest lays hands on the person and anoints them with the Oil of the Sick, praying that Christ will bring strength, peace, and spiritual healing.

The Catechism teaches that through this sacrament, “the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strengthening, peace, and courage” are given to the sick (CCC 1520). It unites the person to Christ’s own suffering, forgives sins when needed, and prepares the soul to trust more deeply in God’s mercy. Physical healing may occur, but the sacrament always brings grace to endure with hope.

Anointing reminds us that no one suffers alone. Christ is close to the brokenhearted, and through this sacrament He offers comfort and the assurance of His loving presence.

If you or someone you love is ill, consider requesting the Anointing of the Sick—Christ desires to meet us with compassion in our moments of need.

St. James PSR NEWS

PSR Teachers have already started working on activities and curriculum for this school year. Open house for Pastor parents and students is scheduled for September 9th at
6:00pm. There will be paperwork to fill out for the parents and a brief meeting about what we are working on for this year. For the kiddos, they will report to their new
classrooms and meet their teachers for the year. We are looking forward to another great year!

~Dr. Melissa Cordia

Ladies Sodality

Our pantry/hall cleanup was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who helped! It was much needed and greatly appreciated!

Our next meeting is Sept 1.

-Bobbie Heifner, President

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Our next Pantry Distribution day will be September 19th. We thank all our volunteers who help with the distribution and we especially thank all our generous donors who help support the pantry with your money and donations. We couldn't serve the needy in our community without your generosity and dedication to our mission.

St. Vincent de Paul collection:
Canned meat, canned chili w/meat, boxed cereal, powdered milk, breakfast items

September 13, 2026

Your Faith Can Change a Life

What does it mean to live out your Catholic faith beyond Sunday Mass? For Vincentians, it means meeting Christ in our neighbors who are struggling with hunger, loneliness, housing instability, and financial hardship.

This year alone, St. Vincent de Paul volunteers have conducted more than 58,000 home visits and provided over $10 million in direct financial assistance to families in crisis. Behind every number is a child who slept safely, a senior who kept the lights on, or a family that avoided eviction.

The need continues to grow. If you have ever felt called to do more, now is the time. Consider becoming a Vincentian member right here in our parish and serve your neighbors in the spirit of Matthew 25. Contact our parish conference at 573-436-0859 to learn how you can make a difference.

www.svdpstl.org/give

Online Giving Portal

Click HERE for the link to the new online giving portal OR click on the Servant Keeper icon in the Applications segment in the footer section of the page.

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