New 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.

4th Sunday of Easter

“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of
Jesus Christ…’” ACTS 2:38

The word “repent” means to turn from sin to change our thoughts, words and actions.
Change that is permanent comes from within a transformation or conversion of heart.
This requires prayer, discipline and perseverance. Change is hard. The first step is recognizing that we are broken and that we need God’s help. The good news we are not alone in our journey. Ask Jesus daily for guidance and patiently listen for his response.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH OUR GOAL!

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER YOUR DONATION!

Celebrate 200 Years of Faith with the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Please click the document below to learn about this once-in-a-generation Bicentennial Jubilee.

Lenten Bible Study

Session 7: Who is Jesus? - Friday 9am @ St. James
Session 7 - May 8

**If you have any questions, please text or call Vicki at 573-854-1257

Becoming Catholic? (OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

We continue to pray and walk with our neophytes and newly received Catholics during this Easter Season and Period of Mystagog (breaking open the mysteries). We also pray for the 9 candidates who are in the Period of Inquiry.

Note:
It has been a blessing, an honor, and a joy to have served as the OCIA coordinator for many years, but it is time for me to step down as coordinator and just be a team member. My husband, Deacon Steve, and I along with Father Rosey began the OCIA process that was promulgated by Vatican II as the ordinary way to enter the Catholic Church. Beginning in August, Vicki Thurmond will become the OCI A coordinator.
Vicki has been a part of our team for many years and has responded to God's call to continue the process. Pray for all who catechize and share the Word of God with others.

Sincerely, Joyce Politte

Ladies Sodality

Our next meeting is May 5 at 5:30pm. We will not be meeting during June or July. Meetings will resume in August.

We will be having a spring cleaning day at the Parish Hall on April 27th at 9am. We would welcome and appreciate any help on that day. The supply closet will be cleaned out to help accommodate the Knights of Columbus, the Picnic Committee, and the Ladies Sodality.

Bobbie Heifner, President

From Father Tony

We are in need of Adult Altar servers for Daily Mass and to serve with the children on Sunday Masses. Volunteers need to be married in the church (if married) and attend Prevent and Protect Training.

Thank you! Please call or email the office if
interested or need more details.

Mark Your Calendars: June 7th

^CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
We are in need of volunteers for all areas of the picnic. We CANNOT do this without you! Please let us know where you can help. You can contact the office or fill out the sheet in the bulletin and drop it in the basket in church.

PLACEMAT ADS
It's not too early to get your space reserved for
our placemats for the picnic.
1. Small size- $30
2. Medium size- $60
3. Large size- $120
The placemat ads can be for a business or in
memory of a loved one.

Please contact Kim Coleman if interested at
314-808-2207 or email kcoleman2@elara.com.

PARISH FAMILY
The Bottle Game was a HUGE Success last year!! So, we are planning it again this year! It’s not too early to start this year with planning for the Picnic… “the Bottle Game” is back. We are asking all to bring a “bottle of…?” (examples; shampoo, wine, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lotion, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, syrup, 2 liter soda, honey, jelly, vanilla, cooking oil, etc.) that we will use for this fundraiser. The way this will work is, we will sell the same number of “chances” that we have for the number of “bottles” that we receive, the tickets will be numbered, the bottles will be numbered, each ticket will cost $3 to purchase, so you can see that this will be a good fundraiser for the church, just think you might end up with a bottle of …….! 

We would ask that you please make sure when you are making your purchase for these items to please check the expiration date on any perishable food items.

We will put 3 boxes/containers in the back of church, not in the vestibule under the pew in front of the cry room for all to place their bottles in. It’s not too early to start collecting, so bring your bottles.

PICNIC RAFFLE TICKETS
It's time to start selling raffle tickets for the picnic. They are available in the back of church in a basket. Please take some and help us sell the tickets. They can be turned in at the office, through the collection basket or to Don & Jamie
Thompson. There are great prizes available! $1.00/each or 6 for $5.

Thank you all for your support of our Parish!

GUN RAFFLE 2026

Tickets will be sold starting March 1 until the drawing after Mass on May 16, 2026. There are 4 guns being raffled. Cost of the tickets are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $25. Please see Don Thompson or Paul & Nedra Villmer for tickets. They will be selling the tickets after the Masses.

COUNTRY STORE

It's time to start collecting items for the Country Store. We are looking for the following items:

• Baked goods (to be delivered the day of the picnic) such as pies, breads, cookies & jams and jellies
• Home canned goods
• Home decor
• Starter plants for gardening
• Tea towels
• Craft items
• Embroidered or crocheted items
• Anything unique and homemade