St. Joachim School
“Your Future Begins With Us”

Mission Statement
The mission of St. Joachim Catholic School is to assist the parent and parish community in the shared
responsibility of educating God’s children to be knowledgeable, responsible, loving Christians.
At St. Joachim, we believe in strengthening values, supporting families, developing partnerships,
enlightening minds, and building foundations.

From the Principals Desk:

Theme: Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly with God. Micah 8:6
Recruitment and Enrollment for 2010 and 2011 are now in progress. St. Joachim will be here. Spread the word about the gem that we have in our midst. By our baptisms, we are called to evangelize our children, our families, our neighbors, and each other. We must be on fire with the mission to tell others about Jesus. Spread the good news about St. Joachim (school spirit). St. Joachim School is a Dividend for Life (Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, and Morals).

Miracles, Miracles, Miracles. Catholic Schools are miracles. In the Archdiocese of St. Louis, schools have a $3,000,000, maintain old buildings, and hire teachers for 75% of public school salaries. Despite all of the challenges, Catholic Schools manage to educate the whole child which the public schools cannot do because the spiritual dimension is missing. (Superintendent George Henry)

Enrolling now new students for the 2010-2011 school year. Visitors are welcome for tours and a first-hand experience of the St. Joachim school program. Call 438-3973 for an appointment.

Wanted: PSR catechist for grades 3 & 4. Must love children, be willing to take catechist courses on-line, help build a faith community, and share your faith. Training available. God may be calling you to this life-giving ministry. Call Mrs. Politte at 573-438-3973 or 573-438-3213.

Wanted: Children’s Liturgy of the Word Catechist. Must love children, be willing to help build a faith community, and share your faith. Training available. Call Mrs. Politte at 573-438-3973 or 573-438-3213.

Remember to visit the school website for the latest news and information http://stjoachimschool.com

Parish School of Religion (PSR) meets weekly from 6:30 pm to 8 p.m. Visit the St. Joachim School website http://stjoachimschool.com under the Faith tab for PSR News. For more information, call Mrs. Joyce Politte at 438-3973.

FALL FESTIVAL 2010 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Fall Festival plans for 2010 continue daily! We have almost all PREVIOUS BOOTH CHAIRPERSONS signed up! We will need someone for the LAS VEGAS BOOTH. Please call Mary Ann if you would like to volunteer to chair that booth. We still need all the volunteers we can get! If you are interested in being part of this year's Fall Festival please call the rectory office or Parish Council President, Phil Pashia (438-4297). Thanks to those who have called and volunteered so far!

Thank you all for your support and cooperation in always making our Fall Festival the successful event that it is each year!

Placemat Sponsorship ads were sent out recently to all those who participated last year. If you are interested in placing an ad on the placemat used at the dinner please contact the parish office at 438-6181. These do not have to be just business ads but also “in memory” of a loved one or a “happy anniversary” or “birthday” ad! These ads are $25! What a way to surprise someone for that special day!

We are now accepting items in good, usable condition for the Country Store. You may contact Steve & Nancy Peyton at 438-3790 if you have anything to donate. Small items can be dropped off at the Rectory.

Parcel Post items are also being accepted. Remember, if you have family living out of state ask them to mail an item to the
Parish. These have proved to be very popular at the Parcel Post Booth!

For the next couple of weeks we will be listing items that are needed for our Fall Festival. The purpose in asking for these items is to cut our expenses. We are now accepting donations of tea & coffee; napkins. Please place these items in the boxes provided in Church or drop off at the rectory. Thanks so much for your help!

Letters, flyers and tickets will be put together and mailed out by the end of July. Donation letters for “attendance prizes” will soon be mailed out. If you know of a business that might be willing to donate prizes let us know!
EVENTS AROUND OUR COMMUNITY:


Our Lady, Help of Christians Parish Picnic, Weingarten, Mo. on Sunday, July 25th. Chicken and Kettle Beef Dinners served Family Style beginning at 11:00 am. Quilt Social, Live Entertainment, Music & Dancing; Antique Farm machinery Display & Demonstration, Country Store; cookbooks for Sale; Quilts for Sale, man more gifts and booths.

Old Fashion Country Picnic at Holy Family Church at Port Hudson, 8 miles south of New Haven on Hwy C in Franklin County on Sunday July 25th. Chicken & Beef dinner served from 11:30-6:00. All are invited.

Marriage Encounter: A Marriage Encounter Weekend is a time for couples to rediscover each other as well as renew the meaning and beauty of their marriage in an atmosphere that is free from distractions. The next St. Louis area weekends will be August 6-8 and September 24-26. You can register at www.stl.wwme.org or by calling 314-469-7317

“Mr.” & “Mrs.” St. Joachim/St. Joseph Award, again this year’s Fall Festival! We would like to recognize a “MR.” and “MRS.” St. Joachim/St. Joseph, a male and female parishioner who is 65 years and older, who has made a difference in our Parish community! This is not necessarily a married couple! To be nominated, someone should write a short paragraph about that person and why they should receive the award. You may send your nomination to the rectory office or give it to Debbie Phipps. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 5^th. For more information contact Debbie at 438-6075.

For Caregivers
Caregiving — Cradle of God's Grace — How to Truly Honor Your Child, Spouse, or Aging Parent Without Losing Yourself in the Process will be presented by Dr. Richard Johnson Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10 AM to 3 PM at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury. This workshop is designed for anyone involved in
Caregiving of any sort, whether this Caregiving involves direct physical care, indirect care, emotional care, support care ... whether your loved one is living here or far. $35 pre registration fee includes lunch. For a brochure or to register, please call the Office of Laity & Family Life, 314.792.7183


Join with Priests for Life in praying an “Assumption Novena Prayer for Life”. The novena will take place from August 7-15. This is part of the Priests For Life year-long prayer campaign through which they help people pray with the Church by praying for a Culture of Life in a way that reflects special days on the liturgical calendar. Prayer cards can be found at side door entrance.

A Protecting God’s Children workshop will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Park Hills, on August 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The workshop will be presented in the parish hall by Deacon Mike Burch. Any adult who intends to volunteer in parish activities or ministries that include children must be in full compliance with the Safe Environment Program of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Attendance at a Protecting God’s Children workshop is required. Registration is encouraged but not required; walk-ins are welcome. Please contact Immaculate Conception rectory office at 573-431-2427 to register or for more information. Ask for Deacon Mike or Brenda Carrow.



WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
We all know the Lord's Prayer by heart, right? How easily it easy rolls off our tongues--but when was the last time you stopped and gave it some thought, phrase by phrase? Jesus' disciples were certainly used to memorized prayer. They were required by Jewish law to say the prayer beginning "Hear, O Israel" (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) every day of their lives. Those words are so sacred that most Jewish people hope to have these words on their lips at death. The disciples, however, have learned that Jesus does not limit himself to what the law requires. So they say, "Teach us to pray." He responds, "When you pray, say 'Father'. . ." This is a shock. Jesus uses a child's version of "Father," the word "Abba," which means "Daddy" or "Papa." No believing Jew says God's name--it is simply too holy--so "Lord" or "The Blessed One" is used instead. Jesus is showing us that we are not distant from God up there in the sky, but close to God's heart like a babe in arms. We can speak in absolute trust, knowing that God will hear us. We honor God for who God is, pray for the Kingdom to be among us, to be fed daily with what we need to nourish body and soul, for the power to forgive others as we know that God forgives us. Finally we pray--and the words in English sound odd--not to be led into temptation. As if God really would. What Jesus' original words meant were more like "Please do not put us to the test" for, as beloved children, we do not want to disappoint our Abba who loves us. This prayer helps us to strip away all complications in our relationship with God and know that God always listens.
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Preparation for a Second Marriage or Remarriage Preparation: A marriage preparation workshop, “Learning from the Past, Building for the Future,” is available for engaged couples, where one or both individuals have been married before. This class will take place on Friday evening August 6 and all day Saturday, August 7, 2010. For more information or to sign up, call Gail McDonough at 314.792.7178 or email gailmcd@archstl.org. Be sure to visit our website at www.stlcatholics.org.

Annual Silver and Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass:
A special Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 2:30 PM at the Cathedral Basilica (4431 Lindell Blvd, 63108). All those celebrating their 25th, 50th or 50-plus
Anniversary during 2010 who register before Tuesday, September 7, will have their name and wedding date
printed in the program and receive a certificate of congratulations. Please call 314.792.7170 to make your
reservation.
Teaching Children the Importance of Mass Attendance
Let’s be honest - all of us have times when we would rather sleep in on Sunday morning or keep doing what we are doing on Saturday afternoon rather than go to weekend Mass. Yet, participating in Mass is an extremely important part of our religious tradition. If you are going to teach a child to grow up to be a strong Catholic, you need to teach them the importance of going to Mass. It is while we are connecting
with Christ through the Eucharist that our faith grows stronger and we can more clearly see the plans God has for us.
If you are having difficulty convincing your children that Mass is important here are some thoughts or suggestions you can share with them.
• God asks us to give the first and best to Him. This includes giving the first hour of our week to Him through participation in the Sunday Mass. Is that too much to give to God who has given us everything?
• We don’t necessarily go to Mass for our own personal enjoyment. We go to praise God and thank Him for all the good things He has given to us.
• The simple act of taking off your watch and leaving it on the dresser before going to Mass can be a symbolic gesture that the time in Mass is a gift of time that you are giving back to God.
• The Eucharist is a banquet to which Jesus personally invites us. It was Christ’s last gift to us before He died. How often should we refuse His invitation?
Words of Life: Families with lots of children are no longer considered examples of generosity, but rather irresponsibility. [Our culture says that] children with severe disabilities are not special angels sent to us by God, but drains on the economy; better that they were not born. And the elderly are burdens. But if we succeed in pushing away everyone who is dependent, then we’re left with ourselves, our ego-centric, sin-rationalizing, defensive, irritable and vain selves. If we never learn to give till it hurts, till the painful reality that we’re not the center of the universe sinks in, we will fail at marriage, at parenthood, at citizenship, even at simple neighborliness.
~ William E. May, “On Being a Burden to One’s Family,” Culture of Life Foundation Briefs (March 26, 2010)

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