STAFF: PASTOR: Fr. Angelus Minj

DEACON: Larry Mitchell

DEACON: John DeGraff

SECRETARY: Amanda Durbin

COMMISSIONS:

PASTORAL: David Blackford

FINANCE: Phil Saunders

MAINTENANCE: Joe Dimmitt

FR BUHMAN CTR: Glenn Eagan

RELIGIOUS ED: Deacon Larry Mitchell

SOCIAL CONCERNS: Chris Dimmitt

LITURGY & WORSHIP: Paula Gough

CCD/PSR-Joann Wilcox

YOUTH: Eulynn Keller

ORGANIZATIONS:

K of C: Al Meyers

ALTAR SOCIETY: Milly Rash

Jan 7th

Readings: Jan 14th– First Reading 1 Samuel 3:3b-10,19 Response: Psalm 40:2,4,7-8,8-9,10 Second Reading:

1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Gospel Reading: John 1:41, 17b

Contact: St. Mary’s Catholic Church

307 E. Chestnut St. P.O. Pox 306

Shelbina, MO 63468

Ph. 573-588-4498

Email-stmaryshelbina@gmail.com

Visit: www.stmaryshelbina.org

Office Hours : 8 am—Noon, Monday - Thursday

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

~Feasts & Holy Days~

Jan 25th-Feast of the conversion of St. Paul

Feb 2nd-Presentation of the Lord

Feb 14th-Ash Wednesday

Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and

kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.

Malachi 3:1; 1 Chronicles 29:12

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

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HOLY MASS

Jan 13th & 14th

Sat, Jan 13th-5:00pm-Lenz, Schoene, Hercules family

Sun, Jan 14th– 10:00am - Tony & Ruth Grawe

Confessions:

Saturday-4:30—4.50pm

Sunday- 9.30 – 9.50am

Friday– 8.00 - 8.30am or by appointment

Sacrament of Marriage:

Contact the parish office at least six months in ad-

vance.

Sacrament of Baptism:

Contact the parish office 6 weeks in advance. Bap-

tism classes 1st Wednesday of every month 6:30pm

St. Mary’s Church Basement.

Sacrament of the Holy Anointing of the Sick:

Parishioners facing surgery or struggling with seri-

ous illness may request this Sacrament of Healing by

calling the parish office@ 573-588-4498.

Registering in the parish:

To join our parish, please contact the parish office.

RCIA:

Adults interested in joining the Catholic Church,

contact the parish office 573-588- 4498 or Mark

Gough 573-588-7856. Class starts Oct. 1st.

Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated

Life:

If you are interested in becoming a priest, deacon,

sister or brother, please contact Fr. Greg Oligschlae-

ger 573-635-9127.

Fr. Buhman Center:

For renting Fr. Buhman Center ( FBC) contact Tim

McClintock @573-515-0300

WEEKLY LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Jan 13/14

5.00PM 10.00AM

LECTOR

Roy Hamilton Linda Dobyns

USHERS

Mike Greenwell

Maurice Shuck

Matt McWilliams

Phil Leatherman

SERVERS

Morgan Ratliff

Dylan Durbin

Larissa Larrick, Bella

Gill, Carson Gough

GIFTS

Mike Greenwell Family Matt McWilliams Family

COMMUNION MINISTERS

Deacon

Milly Rash

Pat Greenwell

Deacon

Scott Gough

Kevin Mitchell

GREETERS

K Black & J Hercules

Jason Pollard Family

ELEVATOR

Bob Snider Pat Heathman

ROSARY LEADER

Roy Hamilton Barbara Greenwell

Upcoming Mass Times & Changes

The parish office will be closed the following dates: Jan

11, 17 & 18. Fr. Zimmerman will be replacing Fr. Minj

during his trip home from Jan 5th thru Feb 8th. There

will be NO weekday masses during this time. However,

there will be communion service every Tues & Fri at

7:30am. Adoration will continue as normal.

If you have an emergency during Fr. Minj’s

absence or when office is closed, and are in need

of a priest, you may contact parish secretary any-

time at 660-415-7362 and arrangements will be

made.

MONEY COUNTERS

Joe/Vonda Berti, Norbert Kendrick, Tom Gill

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PRAYER INTENTIONS Prayers: Most Reverend Bishop John R Gaydos, Jenny Angstrom, Veronica Angstrom, Christina Osu, Teresa Minj, Trystin Pratt, Deacon John DeGraff, Caitlin Saun-ders, Bob Bono, Charles Kenna Osu, Steve Sondag, Em-ma Lou Dimmitt, Tim & Pam Sanders, Laura Greenwell, Pam Ross, Rita Stallard, Alice Kuntz, Frances Snider, Patti Greenwell, Margot Eagan, Stephen Bichsel, Ken Broughton, Sherry Mack Munden, Sam Haskins, Gerald Pemberton, Vicki Hastings, Nathan & Lindi Binder Cancer: Susan Bentley, Jen Gordon, Sylvia Power, George Little, Chris Wilt, Traci Rich, Debbie Rudacil, Susie Heathman Spencer, Charles Broughton, Russ Ebb-ing, Bert Greenwell, Jay Thomason, Wayne Thompson, Matt Lorey, Mae Buckman,, Cameron DeGraff, Mark Judy, Doug Harrison, Doris Hickman, George Magers, Riley Maher Long term &/or homebound: Cathleen Hercules, Lu-cilia Bermejo, Josiah Tuley, Mary Lou Bichsel, Charlie Coon, Linda Kempf, Ellen Winkler McGoldrick, Tim Williams, Barb Harlow, Ed Pollard, Donna Shores Broughton, Colleen Tillitt, Bernadette Robison, Linda Acree, Emily Barnes, Cara Baymiller, Sue Roberts, Becky Roberts, Scott Kuntz, Harvey Fifer, Timothy Ri-ley SRCC: John Mojzis, Joan Bierly, Jean Clapper, Vivian Coon, Mary Ricker, Dorothy Howard, Rose- Mary Rozkiewicz, Pearl Little, Karen Baymiller, Bob Green-ing, Linda Fleak, Charlene and Jim Friedman, Kathleen Hall, Minnie Kate Hawkins Shelbina Villa: Lionel Bertrand, Joyce Greenwell Clarence Care Center: Ruth Lowe, Bob Jarboe Note: To add names on prayer list contact parish office.

Catholic Education, Renewal, & Healing

Cursillo– If you or someone you know is interested in participating in Cursillo inquiry at jeffersoncitydiocese.cursillo@gmail.com or visit quincycursillo.com

Retrovaille of St Louis– A lifeline for troubled marriages, for help and healing. Call 1-800-470-2230 or Helpourmar-riage.com

Natural Family Planning– Schedule your class in the JC diocese at http;//register.ccli.org/

Pregnancy crisis/post abortive recovery-www.rayofhopepregnancycenter.com or call 660-395-8099

Adult retreats at Conception Abbey– Visit guests@conception.edu or call 660-944-2885

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS.

Jan 10th-April 15th-2017 Contribution letters available by request.

Jan 14th-CCD RESUMES

Jan 24th-Wednesday Youth Groups RESUME

Jan 17th-20th-March for Life, Washington DC

Jan 21st-Meal with Fr Dandi after mass at FBC

Jan 27th– Midwest March for Life, Jeff City

Jan 28th-Donut Sunday

Feb 2-4-RETROUVAILLE weekend for couples, St Louis

Feb 2-3-QUEST weekend, Quincy

Feb 3rd– Catholic Men for Christ Conference-SLU

Feb 17th-Diocesean Youth ministers/teachers/directors work-

shop at St. Mary’s, Shelbina

March 10th– Catholic Women for Christ Conference-SLU

March 18th-St Patrick’s Dinner

March 25th-Annual K of C Communion Brunch following

Mass.

April 28th– Matthew Kelly in St. Charles, see details at Dy-

namic Catholic website

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YOUR CHURCH SUPPORT

July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018

Total church budget $219,160.00

Total Parish income needed YTD $112,963.01

Total Parish income received YTD $118,045.23

Total Parish Expenses paid YTD $112,188.55

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Offertory Collection Totals:

Dec 2/3 $3262.76

Dec 9/10 $3398.55

Dec 16/17 $3141.00

Dec 23/24 $4230.00

Dec 24/25 $2727.00

Dec 30/31 $2542.25

If you would like a 2017 contribution letter for taxes,

please contact the parish office to confirm & update

your address as soon as possible. Letters will only be

mailed upon request via phone 588-4498 or email

stmaryshelbina@gmail.com.

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Jan– Marlin XT 17HMR

Feb-Glock G42 .380

Mar-Mossberg 500 C & F.410g

Apr-Remington 783 compact .243

May-Springfield Armory XD 40

June– Remington 870 compact 20g

July-Savage Arms Axis .25-06

Aug-Beretta APX 9mm

Sept-Weatherby SA-08 12g

Oct-Ruger #1 6.5 Creedmoor

Nov– Sig Saucer 1911 Emperor

Scorpion 45

Dec-Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen

16g

CCD/PSR-Joann Wilcox, coordinator

*There will be no CCD/PSR Dec 24th-Jan 7th. Classes re-

sume Jan 14th.

K-6th Youth Group-Amanda Durbin, coordinator

*K-6th grade parishioners are invited to attend every Wednes-

day beginning at 4:30pm for fun and games, group prayer,

and supper. We wrap up our evening at 5:45pm. There will

be no youth group Dec 20-Jan 17th. Group will resume Jan 24th.

7th-12thYouth Group-Eulynn Keller, coordinator

*The deadlines are fast approaching for the following events,

please see Eulynn for questions, to volunteer, or to register.

~REIGNITE– HS only, at Fr Tolton High, Jan 6-7

~Steubenville 2018-HS only, July 13-15

*G.L.O.W. meets every Wednesday evening at 7pm in church

basement. All 7-12th grade boys & girls welcome. Discussion

group, games, snacks, and fun.

GLOW will not meet on Wednesdays Dec 20th-Jan 17th. We will begin meeting again on Jan 24th.

*TEC and QUEST –Next TEC is Jan 13-15 at IC Parish, Jeff

City. Contact Eulynn to get signed up today. Quest will be Feb

2-3 in Quincy.

Please keep in prayer our 4 young men from St. Mary’s who

will be making the pilgrimage to the March for Life in Wash-

ington D.C. on Jan. 17th: Jaaron Durbin, Masen Rash, Dylan

Durbin, & Dax Durbin. They will attend with the Jefferson

City Diocese.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS & OUR SEMINARIANS

Have you considered the priesthood or religious

life? If you have questions, contact the vocation di-

rector, Fr. Greg @ 573-635-9127.

Every Catholic Woman is privileged to be a member

of the Altar Society and of the National Council of

Catholic Women.

We are working on updating the Altar Society book for 2018. Please contact Cathy Eagan if your phone number needs to be updated or if you would like to be placed on a different month or committee. We are not planning to make chang-es, unless we are contacted. Also, please contact us if you would like to be moved to the Members At Large page. Con-tact Cathy at 573-633-2112 or 573-819-4322 or by e-mail at geagan@centurytel.net Thank you!

January gun winner will be announced in next weeks bulle-

tin. Drawing held Jan. 4th.

PLEASE KEEP FR. MINJ IN YOUR

DAILY PRAYERS AS HE MAKES

THE LONG JOURNEY TO AND

FROM INDIA. WE PRAY TOO, FOR

THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, BISH-

OP,& OTHERS HE PLANS TO VISIT.