"Out of Business"
When Jesus chased the merchants and money changers out of the Temple, he was sending a message to the church today. It isn't an indictment of rummage sales and bake sales as much as a warning not to allow our places of worship to become commercialized. Jesus is talking about how we function as a church. The important message is for the church not to accept business as its model for how we operate. We are not primarily about money, we are about God -God's word, the worship of God, and God's people. Anything that interferes with that mission, we want to avoid. Our church is a faith community where we gather to worship, to learn, and to praise God, not to invest, stockpile or increase our bankroll. If a decision is to be made, let it be made on faith, prayer and God’s holy Word, not a bank statement. Let’s put God back in the CEO seat and put the bankers out of God’s business.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENTS:
**CHICKEN & BEEF DINNERS–Dec. 7, 2008 Serving is from 10:00 – 2:30 pm. Your support is appreciated!
**PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – Nov. 30, 2008 serving is from 7:30-noon! Stop by before the 10:30 Mass for a great breakfast! Workers are always needed and welcome!
**CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS DINNER – Nov. 15, 2008, sponsored by the Knights to benefit their building fund. Dinners will be served from 4:30 – 7:00 pm and cost $6.00 each. All are invited to support the Knights in this endeavor!
**THANK YOU Norman Wilson and his workers for the recent Tootsie Roll Drive conducted by the Knights! Their hard work made it possible for the Washington County Handicapped Services and Enhancements to each receive $550 for their programs from this important drive.

RCIA Sessions are held each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about the Catholic religion, need to receive sacrament of Eucharist or Confirmation, or want to become Catholic, Come and See.

LADIES DAY OF RECOLLECTION to begin ADVENT on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, here at St. Joachim, from 10 am to 2 pm, conducted by Fr. Joe Welschmeyer. In order to prepare we are asking you to register for this Day of Recollection. Registration forms can be found at the side door on the cabinet. Please return them through the collection basket or by mailing them to the rectory office. Please register by Nov. 26th.

HUGH RUMMAGE SALE on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008,
9 am – 1 pm, at St. Michael House, on the grounds of the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King. Sale will feature items of clothing, shoes, household, linens, purses, toys, furniture, books, lamps, bicycles, etc. Soda, Hot dogs and Hamburgers will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit St. Michael House, a Christian Activity Center.

SCHOOL NEWS:
“Your Future Begins With Us”
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Joachim Catholic School is to assist the parents and parish community in the shared responsibility of educating God’s children to be knowledgeable, responsible, loving Christians.
 

From Principal’s Desk
The St. Joachim Saints Volleyball team playoff schedule is as follows:
• Thursday @ 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
• Friday @ 8 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
• Saturday @ 10 and 12 p.m.
*There is a one game elimination. Friday’s game depends on winning the Thursday game, etc.

November 11th is Veteran’s Day. St. Joachim Ambassadors and students will be recognizing Veterans from St. Joachim Parish, School Community, and surrounding community with a luncheon and activities beginning at 10:30. You are welcome. To RSVP, please call the school office at 438-3973.

We pray for teachers, friends, and benefactors of St. Joachim School, both living and dead who leave an inheritance of Catholic education for the children of Washington County.

Cookie Dough. There are several tubs of cookie dough (white macadamia, oatmeal raisin, snicker doodle, sugar, peanut butter) remaining. Cost is $10. If interested, call the school at 573-438-3973.
Calendar
• Veteran’s Day Activities and Lunch -Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:30
• Faculty Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 13th. Dismissal at 1:30
• Mid-Quarter - Friday, Nov. 14th
• Math Meet - Saturday, Nov. 15th
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, Nov. 20th
• Advent Wreath Party - Sunday, Nov. 30th at 5 p.m.

Thank You
• To friends of St. Joachim for monetary donations.
• To the Knights of Columbus for financially supporting St. Joachim School.
• To Mary Catherine Saffa who organized records, pictures, and historical documents for St. Joachim School.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENU:
November 10th – 14th:
Monday: Pigs ‘n Blanket, Mac & Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, Tropical Fruit
Tuesday: Beef Stew, Corn Biscuits, Cherry Cobbler
Wednesday: Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Apricots/Jello
Thursday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Pears
Friday: Fish Patty on bun, Potato Wedges, Peas n’ Carrots, Peaches

Second Catholic Men’s Conference. Men, mark your calendars for March 21st. More information to follow!

Mission at St. Joseph, Zell. Hector Molina, director of the office of evangelization and speaker at the 1st men’s conference, will be giving a mission at St. Joseph’s, Zell on December 7,8, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. If interested in attending, please notify the parish office as the Rural Parish Workers have offered the use of their van for transportation.

Ministry of Music. Thank you to Krista Coleman and Ken Portell who provide liturgical music for the 5 p.m. Mass on the 4th Saturday of the month. We appreciate their willingness to share their musical talents on a regular basis with the parish.

Baptism Meeting. Next parent/godparent baptism meeting is scheduled for January, 27th. Parents and godparents must be in attendance. Godparents must be practicing Catholics and at least 16 years of age.

Kingston K-14 is organizing their annual Veteran's Day
Assembly for November 10, at 9:30 a.m. (breakfast for Veterans at 8:30 a.m.) in the High School Gymnasium. This year's guest speaker is Ms. Monica Pashia. The district will also be honoring a wounded Iraq Marine. The district invites all Veterans to be a part of the celebration of our American heroes. The public is also invited to attend.

MISSION/REVIVAL TO BE HELD AT ST. STEPHEN CHURCH IN RICHWOODS starting Saturday, November 15, 2008 and ending on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. The services will begin at St. Stephen Church on Saturday, Nov. 15th at the 5:00 pm. A 7:00 pm service will be held each of the following four nights, on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This mission will be given by the Redemptorist Fathers of Liguori, MO and will be led by Fr. Andrew Meiners, C.SS.R.. Everyone is invited and welcome to invite family, friends and neighbors!

A CHICKEN & DUMPLING AND HAM DINNER WILL BE HELD AT St. Stephen Church, Richwoods, MO on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. The dinner is one of the main fundraisers of the parish. Dinners will cost $7.50 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 (children under age 6 are free). Featured will also be a November Quilt Raffle Drawing, Pot-Shot cards, 50/50 drawings, a Religious Goods Booth, A Jewelry Booth and a Christmas Booth. There will also be a raffle for a hand quilted “throw” for readers & TV watchers. Bardenheier’s Restaurant and Winery of Richwoods, MO will provide a free wine & cheese testing for those attending the Dinner.

CHARLIE ANNA FOUNDATION will be hosting a Fundraiser called “Vendor Bingo” on Friday, Nov. 14th at 6:00 pm at John Evans Middle School in Potosi. Flyers can be found at both doors of the Church where more information can be found. All are invited to support their cause!

PARISH INFORMATION

MARRIAGE PREPARATION must begin at least 1 year to six months in advance of date of marriage. Marriage preparation at St. Joachim/St. Joseph Parishes follows Canon Law and Archdiocesan Policy. You must be a practicing member of the parish. All Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation) must be received prior to sacrament of Matrimony. You must be free to marry. Please make an appointment with the Pastor to begin preparation and evaluation. The evaluation must be completed BEFORE the date is set or any arrangements are made. After the date is set the couple must attend one of several pre-marriage programs. Fees set by the Parish Council: Stole Fee (mandatory) $100 / Parish choir w/Musicians (if used) $100 / Parish Musician only (if used) $50 / Use of School to prepare or take pictures (if used) $50. For weddings, Church decorations may not be moved or removed but may be added to.

HALL RENTAL: For Anniversary Dinners, Showers, Birthday dinners, not to exceed 3 hours - $50.00. This price is for current and supporting parishioners only. NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOL allowed in the school building. STAGE IS OFF LIMITS! Please call at least 6 weeks in advance of your event.

BALL FIELD may be rented by contacting the parish secretary at least 6 weeks in advance. You will be required to pay a rental fee for that day.

BULLETIN ADVERTISING RATES: $10.00 per month. Businesses wishing to advertise in our weekly bulletin may furnish the business office with a business card. Call for more information.

MASS STIPENDS are $5.00. Mass Intentions are generally scheduled at least three weeks ahead of publication, so please call the office if you have a specific date in mind as soon as possible.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – for assistance call Ellen Thebeau @ 438-3020

INFANT BAPTISM: For infant baptism, the Catholic Church requires that the parents & godparents be practicing Catholics attending Mass regularly. Parents must be registered in the parish.. To sign up for a baptism please call the Rectory office. One instruction for parents & godparents is required. Baptism meetings are held quarterly. Watch the bulletin or call the office for upcoming dates.