The Catholic Connection

1. No Faith Formation this week, next one will be Wed. Feb. 4th a Formation Night, dinner 5:30 class 6:15-7:30 2. St. Blaze blessing of the throats offered after Masses next weekend. 3. OLF new floor will be coming to the Church, tile will replace the current carpet.  Project will start Mid February. 4. Save the date Men's conference will be held Sat. March 21st at SJ, more details to follow.

Fr. Eli Gives an overview of the Catholic Church's history 33 AD-1965 AD

1. This week for Faith Formation on Wednesday, we have an Encounter night.  Adoration, confession music and prayer teams. 2. KC breakfast is offered after the 2 Masses at SJ on Sunday.  Benefits the Altar Server party. 3. Spanish Mass is next Saturday (January 24th) 4. Catholic Schools week is almost here.  St. Francis school will be offering updates on present and future of the school.  Come expe...

1-15-26 This session focuses on the Catholic understanding of morality.  A look at the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.  

Interview with staff at the mission house of Marian Acres near Salem Missouri where Fr. Eli visited after Epiphany.  

2026  1. No daily Masses this week Fr. Eli will be in Missouri visiting a Madonna House Mission house. 2. Faith formation starts up again this week, this Wed. is Group Night from 6:15-7:30 PM.  All the groups are meeting except Fr. Eli's group.

This episode covers the Catholic teaching on Death, Judgment, Hell and Heaven.

  Office is closed this Thursday, Dec. 24-Jan. 5.   Spanish Mass this Saturday, Dec. 20th at 8AM at SJ.  Evening of Beauty is next Sunday, Dec. 21st. Vespers at 5:45. Confessions at 6PM.  Mass times for Christmas. 4pm Sj; 830 OLF and 1030 SJ 

OCIA Class 12-11-2025   Hi everyone, we are using this podcast platform to help cover OCIA, if you are looking for the regular episodes of the Catholic Connection look for the typical icons.  These other episodes will be for the OCIA candidates, though of course anyone may listen if they like.

1. Our Lady of Fatima party and meal after 10:30 Mass Sun. 14th 2. Night of Beauty on Sunday Dec. 21st.   a. Vespers 5:30 PM   b. Penance service with 4 priests 6 PM    

ANNOUNCEMENTS for December 6-7  1. Faith Formation—We won’t be meeting the rest of December. 2. Masses for the Immaculate Conception: 9am OLF and noon and 6pm at SJ. 3. CCW is hosting a Christmas Market this Saturday, Dec. 6thfrom 9am-2pm.  4. 55+ is having an event on Dec. 6th. See the bulletin for details.  

Announcements: 1. Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8 AM at SJ. 2. No Daily Mass on Friday after Thanksgiving (28th). 3. Christmas Market will be at SJ on Saturday Dec. 6th after the 8 AM first Sat. Mass.  Pick up fresh baked goods and cookies and other crafts.  This is a fundraiser for the CCW. 4. Heads up that Dec. 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Immaculate Conception.  Masses at 9 AM OLF, noon and...

2025 Interview with Kristin Fleming about music at the Mass.

Fr. Anthony and Fr. Eli discuss priesthood and the passing of Fr. Ben Hadrich

ANNOUNCEMENTS for November 1-2 1. Faith Formation—FORMATION Night is this Wednesday. Dinner at 530 and class from 6:15-7:30pm. 2. SJ’s is hosting a 3-part Luncheon Series on Life after Death-both spiritual and practical help in looking at death. The first one is this Tuesday at 1230 in the social hall. Call the office to register-no fee but we’d like to know how many to plan for. 3. The Ministries...

1. Faith Formation—GROUP Night is this Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Several options to choose from. 6:15-7:30pm. Scan the QR code on the bulletin boards for up-to-date details of what each group will be doing each month. 2. OCIA: still time if you’re interested. Contact me or the office if you’re interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith. 3. Book of Remembrance in the narthex. Mass...

Announcements for October 11-12 2025 1. Faith Formation—off the next 2 Wednesdays. ENCOUNTER Night returns on Oct. 22nd. Open to all. 6:15-7:30pm. Music, confession, testimony and adoration. 2. No Mass on Tues and Wed this week. Back to schedule with 8am Mass a SJ on Th and F. 3. KC Annual Fall Dinner is this Sunday, Oct. 12 from 930am-1pm. Tickets available at the door. 4. October is the Month of...

1. Register for the Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 11: Leila Lawler is guest speaker. See the website for details. Day includes lunch, confession and Mass with Bishop Felton at 4pm. 2. Knights of Columbus Fall Dinner is next Sunday, October 12 from 9:30am-1pm at SJ social hall. See the bulletin boards for details. Pre-sale tickets in the office or pay at the door. To go meal are available. 3...

1. FORMATION Night is this Wednesday at SJ. Dinner at 5:30 followed by class for students from 6:15-7:30. 2. Register for the Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 11: Leila Lawler is guest speaker. See the website for details. Day includes lunch, confession and Mass with Bishop Felton at 4pm. 3. Financial statements are available in the table at the back of church for both SJ and OLF.

1. GROUP Night is this Wednesday at SJ from 6:15-7:30. See the board in the back of church to see which groups are currently being offered. 2. That Man is You (TMIY) meets every Thursday, Sept. 18. 6am fellowship, video and discussion. Finish by 7:30 here in SJ social hall. All men are invited. 3. Next Sunday, September 28 we’ll have a rosary procession starting at 2pm from the new church building...

Announcements for September 13th-14th 1. This Wed. we have our first Encounter Night which is a monthly event we will be having at St. Joseph 6:15-7:30 PM on one Wednesday a month (refer to the calendar in the new letter for dates).  This is open to anyone in the parish or community.  It is a night of adoration, prayer, music and confession.  The focus is encountering Jesus. 2. This weekend after...

ANNOUNCEMENTS for August 30-31 1. No Mass on Tuesday or Wednesday this week. First Friday/Saturday Mass schedule. 2. Our Fall Party is this Saturday, September 6th. Mass at 4pm at both SJ and OLF. Parishioners A-K=desserts. L-Z=sides. Please bring your dishes to the food tent before Mass at 4pm. 3. Faith Formation starts Sept. 10 so go online to register or call the office. CGS will have an Open H...

Announcements 8-24-25 1. Our Fall Party is Sept. 6th. We need about 75 bottles of wine/liquor and 2-liter soda for our games again. Please bring to the office or leave in the totes in the back of church. Also, items for the silent auction are needed. See the bulletin for ideas. 2. OCIA will be starting in the fall. Please let Fr. know if you or someone you know wants to learn more about the Cathol...

Announcements for 8/16 and 8/17 1.      If listening before Friday: Feast of the Assumption to Friday. Vigil Mass SJ at 7pm Thursday and on Friday, Aug. 15 OLF at 9am and noon at SJ. 2.      Refer to the bulletin this week for information about changes in our Faith Formation program this year. We’ll also be staring Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Fall, which is a program for 3-6 year olds....

Announcements for 8-3-25 1. There will be no daily Mass this week 8/5-8/8 Fr. Eli is gone on vacation 2. The SJ Fall party is scheduled for Sat. Sept. 6th.  Put it on your calendar.