Coats for kids 2024

 

KofC Benefit night

Hello Brothers,

 

KC Benefit night is at 6:30pm on Tuesday please register and come to hall at 6:15pm.  I will provide chili.   Then at 7:30pm will have our “regular” meeting.  I hope to see you both!!

 

Also Friday night is fish fry!!

 

Thanks,

Michael

Help for Fr Francis

Brother Knights, your help is greatly needed. I got the message  below from SK Gary Gray who received it from Linda.  If each of us spends some time helping Father it would mean a great deal to him, I am sure. 

"Could someone send out an email to see if we could get help for Father? I don’t know what else to do and I just now found out that Father is requesting help. “

“Father needs some help for a few days as he is coming home from the hospital this afternoon. I’m sure he would be more comfortable with a man there helping. Can you send out an email to the knights asap? Maybe someone for this evening and tomorrow and probably Sunday until he gets back on his feet. Steve Ciulla has been great to help but he cannot be there tomorrow. Could just be a few hours each if enough men could help. I don’t know how long it will take to get his strength back."

Brothers, Father came to us leaving his home and his family in India. We are his family here and as such we need to stepup and help him out the same as a close family member. 

One other thought, First Saturday Mass happens at 9am but has been canceled this time. How great would it be if everyone still showed up and we pray the Rosary at the garden.  I will be at the flower garden behind Father's house tomorrow at 9am anyone who can and wants to join please do. 

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart 

Prayers Needed

Good morning all. Please add my son in law, Ryan Koehler, to your prayer list. He has multi-lobe pneumonia and was admitted to ICU this morning.  Diane and I are up in Liberty to help out with our granddaughters.  Thanks and God bless,  matt

Brother Knights, happy Labor Day to all of you, I hope each of you had a great day. We have many brothers and their families that are in need of prayers right now. 

Father Francis as many of you know, had surgery last week on a bulging disc that was causing him a great amount of pain.  Please Pray for Father during this time of recovery, as he heals and gets stronger. He will still need another back surgery later on to correct the Spinal Stenosis, that was causing his back issues originally. May the Lord heal and strengthen Father Francis as we need our shepherd to teach us and lead us to Christ. 

Please pray for Jerry Nehl and the repose of his mother's soul. Her name is Verena Sapp, her graveside service will be September 11th at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. After the service there will be a celebration of life at Holy Trinity in Springfield. Jerry is also in need of prayers as he has not been feeling well lately and found out that he has an infection that he has started medication for. 

Please continue to pray for Bob Schultheis as he fractured his pelvis a couple of weeks ago while working in the fields out in Washington. He has made his way back home; I saw him on Friday as he was taking air filters into the hall for the furnaces. He is in a good deal of pain and walking with a walker but is back and doing his job, as he put it. Pray for his pain to go away and for God to heal his injuries.  

Dottie Mezzacapa is also in need of prayers as she has been dealing with health issues as well. I know there are others in need of prayer so please pray for each other. 

When I send out a prayer request, I usually attach a prayer that I feel sums up the request. This email was no different but with all the different needs of so many, I was having a hard time till I found this. The first part is the background to the beautiful prayer that is so short, sweet, and fitting. 

St. Faustina, a Polish nun who lived in the early 20th century, received many private revelations from Jesus and one of the primary messages he relayed to her was trust. He said to her, “The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.”

Jesus gave St. Faustina one of the simplest prayers we can use in times of difficulty.

Jesus, I trust in You! 

Deputy Grand Knight 

William Arehart

KofC benefit night! September 10th

Hello Brother,

 

KC benefit night!  I will host in hall on September 10 and will provide chili at 7:00 pm.  I am checking with Linda so hopefully the hall is open.

 

Please attend!

 

YBIC,

Michael

Installation of Council Officers August 14,2024

Trinity Council #10844 in Marshfield installation of officers by District Deputy #53 Andy Garcia!

 

ACTS retreat

Hello Brothers,

 

Great opportunity!  I am inviting you to a ACTS retreat, there are several guys in our Parish who have attended in the past.   Why? My simple answer it helped me on my journey and I witnessed the Love and Happiness the guys had for Jesus and each other, so much so I wanted to share this with you!  This is the third time I have been “on team” putting on the retreat and hope you will join me!  I have attached a registration form for those who would like to attend. 

 

The Nuts and Bolts:

 

ACTS is a parish-based and lay-led retreat that offers the opportunity to renew our spirituality and prayer life, to strengthen our faith and its application in our daily life and to build lasting friendships among the members. It is presented by Seven Holy Founders parishioners with direction from priests and deacons. Non-Catholics are welcome.

 

The retreat begins Thursday evening (see dates above), with check-in at 6:00 p.m. at Seven Holy Founders Church. Transportation is provided to and from the retreat center.

 

The retreat concludes with the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday and is followed by a welcome home luncheon. Your family is welcome (and encouraged) to join you at Mass and at the luncheon. About a week prior to the retreat, you will receive a letter via email describing what to bring with you (clothing, etc.) for the weekend.

 

The cost of the retreat is $300, with a registration fee of $50 to reserve your place. The remaining $250 is due at check-in on the Thursday of the retreat. Please make checks payable to Seven Holy Founders and include “ACTS” on the memo line. If the cost of the retreat is an issue, please contact one of the people below as scholarships are available. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES SHOULD NOT PREVENT ANYONE FROM ATTENDING THE RETREAT!

 

ACTS Retreat – Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACTS?

ACTS is an acronym that stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. The ACTS retreat was started in San Antonio, Texas and grew out of other retreat formats that already existed. It is centered on how we as Catholics can improve our relationship with God and build a better, stronger faith community. As you might guess, you will hear a little about each of the elements of the ACTS acronym on your retreat.

 

How is the retreat run?

The retreat is run by parishioners of Seven Holy Founders parish —men if you're on a men's retreat and women if you're on a women's retreat. These parishioners spend time prior to the retreat meeting weekly and preparing spiritually for the retreat, as well as handling most all the planning and logistics for the weekend.

 

So what EXACTLY happens on the retreat? What activities? Is it a silent retreat? Will I be called on to talk or otherwise be required to participate?

This is not a silent retreat—it is more participative. While the retreats are planned around the same format, they all happen a little differently and part of the blessing (and enjoyment) of the retreat is discovering what it means to you as it happens. For this reason, it is hard to get into specifics. There is prayer, reflection, liturgy and discussion. You can choose to participate in the discussion as much or little as you like. People are different, so their experience and reaction to the retreat differs, but if you talk to men and women who have been on the retreat, you will see that responses are typically very positive.

 

How long is the retreat? What do I prepare for?

The retreat begins Thursday evening (see dates on reverse side), with check-in at 6:00 p.m. at Seven Holy Founders Church in Affton. The retreat concludes with the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday and is followed by a welcome home luncheon. Your family is welcome (and encouraged) to join you at Mass and at the luncheon. We suggest you take into consideration the time of year and pack appropriately. While most of the activities take place indoors, you will likely spend some time outdoors. Also, pack things you would typically bring for a

short trip—toiletries, medications, etc. Bring clothes appropriate for Mass on Sunday.

 

What about accommodations and meals?

The retreat takes place at Mercy Conference and Retreat Center, Kirkwood, MO. You will have a private room and each room has its own private bathroom. The food is great—three meals are served each day and the retreat team makes certain that snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (water, soda, coffee) are available during the day. If you have special dietary needs, it is helpful if you note them on the registration form when you sign up for the retreat.

 

Will I be required to participate in anything more in the future?

Do I have to do certain things? Do I have to be on a retreat team or be involved in other ACTS centered activities? The short answer is “no”, you don't have to do anything after the retreat. During the retreat you will have an opportunity to learn things about your faith, yourself and the way others practice their faith. The goal isn't more members for a group. The goal is a better, stronger relationship with the Lord. If that relationship moves you to also become more active in our parish community, that's great!

 

Are there any prerequisites or other requirements for making an ACTS Retreat?

The only requirement is a willingness to spend some time with God and with fellow parishioners. Allare invited, Catholics and non-Catholics.

 

If you would like to attend the retreat or would like more information please call me (417) 234-1566.

 

YBIC,

Michael

 

Council meeting Notice August 2024

Hello,

 

Tomorrow Knights meeting at 7pm (no Mass tomorrow)……we are doing the installation of officers. Very  short meeting afterwards few things to clear up.

 

Family is invited to installation, please bring them!!

 

Thanks,

Michael

 

Photos from Fundraiser for Webster county Historical Society Fri Aug 9th....

 

Fundraiser for Webster county Historical Society