Ministries & Organizations | St. Joseph Catholic Parish - Cottleville (2024)

Contact 636-441-0055 ext. 100 or parish@stjoecot.org

The Catholic Appeal is a yearly drive to raise funds in support of Archdiocesan programs and charities which assist over 100,000 people yearly. Help is needed during April, May, and June to assist members of the parish to secure their pledges and/or make follow-up phone calls. We are looking for new people to join our committee. If interested email parish@stjoecot.org

Brigid Henke, brigidhenke@gmail.com

Adult religious education and faith development encompasses any planned experience, program or process by which adults are enabled to come to a new or deeper understanding and appreciation of their relationship to God and God’s people from the perspective of the Catholic Church. Such experiences include educational opportunities, service projects, and worship in small or large group settings.

Topics for study include the full spectrum of religious life from Church teachings and Scripture study to family and community issues. Adult faith development often takes place in small church communities. These groups meet in homes to pray together, connect the ordinary events of their lives with their faith, learn more about their faith, reflect on Scripture and reach out to others in service.

Fr. Josh Deters
jdeters@stjoecot.org
636-441-0055 ext. 108

Serving Holy Mass is a ministry of the church. Grade school members (boys and girls) of our parish, who are in the 6th grade are encouraged to be trained and assist at the Holy Mass.

Teri Black
ahg.mo1776@gmail.com

This Scouting program emphasizes building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Any girl, age 5-18 can be an American Heritage Girl. All girls are welcome in AHG and are encouraged to join at any/every age! We offer Life Skill enhancement through multi-level achievement badge program, Girl leadership opportunities at all levels of programming, developing teamwork and building confidence through varied outdoor experiences, Character development through community service and citizenship programs, Social development through organized Special Events, Spiritual development through religious awards program.

Scott Pluff at 636-441-0055 ext. 106 or worship@stjoecot.org

“All for the Honor and Glory of God” Decorating our beautiful worship space through the liturgical seasons. All are welcome to volunteer.

CONTACT
sjcaapresident@gmail.com

View the Athletic Association webpage for more information.

The athletic association provides programs of athletic competition in a Christian atmosphere. Primary goals are teaching good sportsmanship and self-discipline.

Team sports include: Soccer-Grades Pre-K through 8, Basketball Grades 3 through 8, Volleyball Grades 4 through 8, T-Ball-Pre-K & Kindergarten, Softball-Girls-Grades 1 through 8, Baseball-Boys-Grades 1 through 8. All adults of the parish are encouraged to join the Athletic Association.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Sports are open to all children in the parish. All coaches, assistant coaches and all those working with children must complete the Protecting God’s Children Workshop and paperwork.

Parish Office
Brenda Collumbien, bcollumbien@stjoecot.org

Parents are required to attend one Baptism preparation session prior to the Baptism of their child. Sessions are offered twice a month. Please call the parish office to register 636-441-0055 ext. 100.

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every other Sunday in the church, except during the Season of Lent and on the second Sunday of July.

Care and Consolation to the Grieving, The Bereavement Caregivers are a compassionate group of people who lend assistance in various ways to parishioners who have lost loved ones. They represent the parish at the wake and Funeral Mass. They send cards to the families, and make phone calls letting them know of their continuing prayer for them and that there is help for them through Seasons of Hope Grief Support Ministry.

During the year, special Masses are offered for those who have lost loved ones, e.g., a Mass of Remembrance in November and a Mass for Naming and Commending of Children Who Die before Birth.

The Bereavement Caregivers meet once a month.

Bible Studies
Monday Morning Bible Study: Jerry Niedringhaus, 307-871-0561, Gerald_niedringhaus@hotmail.com

This Bible study group meets from 9-10:30 am every Monday from Labor Day to Memorial Day in the St. Joseph room. Recently we have been studying the Gospel of Mark using a structured study guide from Ascension Press which includes occasional DVD support. This autumn we will be transitioning to the study of one of St. Paul’s letters. The group meeting size is typically 8 to 15 people and the discussion is usually lively.

Men’s Bible Study
Roger Melton, rmelton7@gmail.com, 314-805-4237

The Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study has been meeting at 6:30AM on Friday mornings in the Parish Center with an optional Rosary at 6:10.
We have found this time works well for us to break open God’s Word and then head out into our daily lives ready to be His disciples to our friends, family, and co-workers. The format is relaxed with different volunteers of all levels of biblical knowledge taking turns leading the discussion, one to three chapters at a time. Over our 13+ years we have covered the Old and New Testament and welcome new members of all ages and experience at any time. We typically have between 6-12 men on any given Friday.

Rick Tolan (Scoutmaster), scoutmaster@cottleville918.mytroop.us
Dan Uhle (Asst. Scoutmaster), dan@uhle.us
Phillip LaBanca (Committee Chair), phillip.labanca@gmail.com

The Scouting program is for boys eleven years old and through their teen years. This program fosters their beliefs in God and helps them to learn new skills while working individually as well as with others.

cgs@stjoecot.org

Our Sunday pre-school program helps parents in their role as the first teachers of their children in the faith. We provide an atmosphere of love while learning about the goodness of God.

Open to all parish children who are three or four years old by July 31st and five year olds not entering Kindergarten.

Classes meet at 8:40 a.m. and 10:25 a.m. on Sunday mornings from September through May.

CWOF@stjoecot.org

The Catholic Women of Faith Ministry was created to lead women to Christ as we journey through scripture, serve others, create community, and support one another in all stages of a Catholic woman’s life.

For more information join our group on Flocknote. www.flocknote.com/

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Or ContactCWOF@stjoecot.org

Kristine Johnson & Stephanie Schicker, clowstjoecot@gmail.com

“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Mt. 19:14.
Children in grades kindergarten through 4th are invited to participate in the Liturgy of the Word at the 5:00 p.m., 8:45, 10:30 and 12:15 Masses. This ministry designed to allow the children to understand the Readings and Gospels in a simpler language.

At the start of the Liturgy of the Word, the children are invited to the St. Joseph Room with a Leader to reflect on the readings, profess their faith and pray their petitions. The children return to the main church after the Presentation of the Gifts. Please check the parish web site to find out which grades are being called at a particular Mass.

Please prayerfully consider becoming a Leader and sharing your faith with the children of our parish.

Mary Ellen Bruenderman,maryellenbr@outlook.com,314-566-6170

If you are homebound (either Long term or Short Term) we would like to visit and pray with you. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion take communion to the homebound each Friday morning and whenever requested.

Anyone who has a desire to minister to shut-ins and is available on Friday mornings is welcome to join this group.

Jaime Ludwig, ludwigboys2@gmail.com

Cub Scouts are boys from the first to fifth grades. A boy may join at any level. Each noncompetitive level has activities to develop the boy at that level. As first graders the tiger cubs meet weekly with their parents. From second to fifth grade the cub scouts meet weekly with their den, which includes scouts and their leader. Monthly pack meetings are held, which includes other dens and parents.

auction@stjoecot.org

The Dinner Auction is held once a year in the Parish Hall the Saturday following Easter Sunday. This is a great opportunity for parishioners to come together for an evening of dinner prepared by a gourmet chef, dancing with music provided by a live band and DJ, and bidding on live and silent auction items to raise funds for the parish, school, preschool and PSR.

Sharon Schultz
ADOREHISREALPRESENCE@charter.net, 636-447-3673

Matthew Lenzenhuber, 636-448-7786

Adoration is encouraged with the intention of increasing vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Pope John Paul II stated that “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration.”

Temporarily, Eucharistic Adoration is offered Mondays 8:30 a.m.-6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-6:15 a.m. Thursday and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m. Saturday. Please commit to spending one hour weekly, so that our Lord is never left alone. Please contact us for more information, to obtain the access code or to schedule a time

Christine Piccioni
ccpiccioni@aol.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in distributing Holy Communion at parish liturgies. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be actively practicing their faith at St. Joseph Parish.

Training is required. Current Eucharistic Ministers are requested to attend one training class at least every two years. Training classes will be scheduled 3 times per year to coincide with the new schedule.

Extraordinary ministers are regularly scheduled with opportunities to volunteer for holy days and other celebrations.

The Fall Festival is a parish fund raiser where people of the parish come together as a working family.

Held on the second Sunday of November it provides an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow parishioners while working in a game booth or serving dinner to our visitors.

A group of parishioners that meet with the pastor on a scheduled basis to review financial reports for the fiscal transactions of the parish. These reports are analyzed to assure adequate operational cash flows, assess potential for new capital assets as they are planned, review/endorse the parish annual report, and advise the pastor on ways to ensure the long-range fiscal well being of the parish.

Finance Council Page

Bob Zeik, 636-387-8193, robertzeik@msn.com
Craig Hundelt, 636-329-8779, craighundelt@sbcglobal.net
Bill Schneider, 636-244-1013, bill_sues2@yahoo.com

The Fishers of Men is a spiritual organization of men; who assist men in their faith journey. As a group we desire to follow Christ’s expresser desire (Matthew 4:19) “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Fishers of Men meet every Thursday in the Parish Center.

Carol Head, cahead47@gmail.com, 314-799-6002

Parishioners support the families having experienced the death of a loved one by providing a meal following the funeral services.

Volunteers are needed to prepare a salad or dessert. Help is needed to setup, serve, and/or clean up.

Cindy Sallwasser, Girlscoutsstjoecot@gmail.com

This program is for girls from kindergarten to senior high school. A girl may join at any level. Each noncompetitive level has activities to develop the girl at that age. Meetings are at various times according to the group.

The parish is assisted by the girls several times throughout the year.

Sandy Halley
greeters@stjoecot.org

Christmas & New Years Greeter Needs

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Greeters are to foster a warm and welcoming environment at St. Joseph Church by personally greeting every person who attends worship. Greeters must be actively practicing their faith at St. Joseph Parish.

Training is required. Greeters are requested to attend training classes when offered.

Greeters are regularly scheduled with opportunities to volunteer for holy days and other celebrations.

Grief Minister Kathy Merrell
kathy_merrell@yahoo.com
314-607-8873

The Grief Support Group, sponsored by Bereavement Caregivers, provides an opportunity to begin the healing process, to learn about grief, and to receive support from others in similar circ*mstances.

The “Seasons of Hope” a six week series is held four times a year.

Mary Feldt, 636-379-3642 maryfeldt@aol.com
Chris Giarla, 314-504-7658 chris.giarla@partners.mcd.com

Guardian Angel’s (GA) is a program developed to welcome new parishioners to St Joseph’s Parish, as well as, familiarize and encourage different ways they can get involved within the parish community. Our goal is to personalize each new member’s “welcome experience” with St. Joseph’s. We want to create an environment where it is easy for people to get involved with our parish thru the stewardship of time and talent.

Our hope is that these GA relationships will also help create social connections for newer parishioners. Our desired outcome is to have a wider parish family that is “on fire” with the Holy Spirit and lives the Catholic faith. Connected through involvement in parish organizations we hope new parishioners will be called to deepen their personal faith and collective altruism in God’s name.

For more information and a list of dates

Lynne Sumers, 636-447-2246 or 636-795-7027

We are caring for our parish community with loving hearts, because Love has hands to help. Providing rides to church, rides to appointments, grocery shopping for the sick, or shut ins, and light home care.

Tom Brotherton
ignitemensministrysjc@gmail.com
314-520-9411

A men’s ministry made up of real men going thru real life together – we are faith-focused & family-first oriented. Our mission is to light a fire in the hears of men, rallying them to the battle of spiritual fatherhood.

We meet every Tuesday morning from 5:30-6:30 AM in the St. Joseph Room in the church to discuss the following Sunday’s readings. Come join us!

For more information, contact Tom Brotherton at ignitemensministrysjc@gmail.com

Go to the IGNITE WEBSITE

Lee Hundelt, 636-448-2863 or jonahprayer@stjoecot.org

An Archdiocesan parish-based ministry. Pastoral approval required. Trained JP ministers pray with expectant faith with parishioners.

Praying as Scripture encourages, “Again, (amen) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted them by my heavenly Father. For where two or more are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Parishioners encounter Christ in each other through prayer-being and bringing the face of Christ to each other.

JP minsters serve as an extension of Jesus-present holy desires and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

A safe and confidential venue for prayerfully supporting parishioners.

Kurt Speckhals (Grand Knight), kurt.speckhals@sbcglobal.net
Craig Lalumandier (Deputy Grand Knight), clalumandier@charter.net
Joe Wolf (Financial Secretary), jwolf3655@gmail.com
Dale Shine (Recruitment), dshine@pncassociates.com

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization that offers social, spiritual and service opportunities to all Catholic men of St Joseph Parish. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.For Pezold Banquet Center rental information call 636-936-1813.

Kathleen Kloos, bckloos@yahoo.com
Wendy Schlum, 636-578-1959

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Council 7198, is an organization of women that assists with the activities of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, the Ladies gather to pray and socialize while supporting many fundraising activities. With the help of St. Joseph Parish and community, the ladies are able to donate to St. Vincent de Paul, the St. Joseph Tuition Assistance Fund, Mary Queen of Angels, Birthright, and many more charities. Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the KC Hall.

Lynn Dery, ldery@stjoecot.org

Adults and older teens who Proclaim the Word at parish liturgies. Lectors must be actively practicing their faith. All new lectors are required to attend a training session with the lector coordinator. Present and continuing lectors are encouraged to attend at least one presentation or workshop per year.

Lectors are scheduled regularly with opportunities to volunteer for holy days and other celebrations.

Katherine Diaz
allofdeabove@gmail.com

An organization of women and men 18 years of age and older that strives for self sanctification of members through prayer and active cooperation with our church’s apostolic work. Members make home visits and census calls. Meetings are held every Saturday at 8:30 in the St Joseph Room of church. You can be an auxiliary member by saying prayers in the privacy of your own home.

Cindy Murley, ckm952@aol.com
314-541-0459

An organization for the spiritual development of young people with an emphasis on the rosary. Meetings are held weekly during the school year in the Parish Center on Thursdays from 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm.