The mass times for Sunday, August 18, in both Milan and Unionville will move forward one hour to allow Father Pat and Deacon John to attend the Bishop's Mass in Jefferson City later that afternoon. Milan's mass will begin at 7:30 am and the mass in Unionville at 9:30 am. These changes are for this day only. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

A 55 seat, air-conditioned motor coach will depart from the Milan parking lot at 10 am on Sunday, August 18. The coach should arrive at the Cathedral of St Joseph around 1:30 pm and return to Milan around 7:30 pm. There is no charge for the transportation, but a free-will offering to help defray costs is most welcome.

¡Ven con toda tu familia! Nuestro Obispo, Shawn McKnight, invita a todas las familias Hispanas de nuestra a diócesis a celebrar nuestra herencia Hispana con la celebración de la Eucaristía presidida por él mismo y concelebrada por todos nuestros sacerdotes. Después de Misa tendremos la oportunidad de convivir con familias de otras comunidades. ¡Los esperamos! Catedral San José, 2305 W Main St. Jefferson City, MO

Monday, July 29, begins five days of fun and learning for St. Mary youth from Pre-K through fifth grade. Each day from 5 to 8 pm in the parish hall, our children have the opportunity to learn foundations of our faith and experience what it means to be on mission as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Meals and snacks will be provided and there is no charge to attend.

After some well deserved vacation time, Padre Pat Dolan returns to St. Mary from his native Ireland. Padre will return to preside at our liturgies beginning August 3rd.

Thanks to all who worked so selflessly to make the Annual Unionville Thanksgiving Day Meal such a living demonstration of Christian hospitality, love and generosity. Nearly two hundred meals were served this year to the local community and surrounding areas. Once again, special thanks go to Lois Brummer for her dedicated effort and leadership.

The November General Assembly of Bishops in Baltimore was a difficult but perhaps unavoidable experience for us to move forward as a Church. My reflections on the meeting are available on our website. There is a pdf version which can be easily printed for bulletins or discussion groups. Thank you to the approximately 500 who attended one of the six listening sessions. Your insights and concerns greatly helped me in forming my focus for the General Assembly. We now have the redacted comments from the listening sessions available on our website, diojeffcity.org.

Father Pat will come to Milan to celebrate Holy Mass at 9:00 am Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching. If you would like to assist in the support, preparation or serving of Unionville's annual Thanksgiving Day meal please contact Lois Brummer. The meal is served beginning at noon Thanksgiving Day in the Putnam County 4H Building.

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issues list of those priests or religious brothers credibly accused or removed from ministry in the Diocese of Jefferson City.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the Catholic Steward ship Appeal. If you have not yet offered your support, you can accomplish that online on the Diocesan website.

Twelve children partake Eucharist for the first time at mass August 25.

Una Misa de Resurrección para Nayeli Lizett Baltazar se celebrará a las 5:00 P.M., el viernes 10 de agosto de 2018 en la Iglesia Católica Santa María en Milán, Missouri. La visita comenzará a las 4:00 P.M. en la iglesia. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio católico de Santa María. La Funeraria Schoene-Ruschmeier está gestionando los arreglos.

Erick Chinchilla begins his study at Conception Seminary on August 14. There will be a Parish potluck supper immediately following mass on Saturday the 11th. Please join in thanking Erick for his presence at Saint Mary and wish him well in his new effort.

Welcome Father Pat Dolan to Milan and Unionville at a Meet and Greet Parish Picnic Sunday, July 15, at 2:00 pm in the Milan City Park. Saint Mary will provide the meat, drinks and eating utensils. Bring your favorite picnic side dish or dessert to share. See you there!

Saint Mary welcomes Father Patrick Dolan as its new Sacramental Minister. Father comes to Saint Mary with a long history of service to this diocese in both the Anglo and Hispanic communities. Welcome Father, we are very glad you are here!

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight has given Father Dylan Schrader a new ministry. Effective June 27, Father Dylan will become the pastor at St. Brendan Parish in Mexico, Missouri. There will be a potluck farewell meal for Father immediately following the evening mass in Milan on Saturday, June 23. Everyone is invited to join in thanking Father Dylan for his ministry at Saint Mary and wishing him well on his new assignment.

View photos from the sesquicentennial mass with Bishop Shawn and the BBQ at the Ryan Farm.

Read the message Bishop W. Shawn McKnight delivered at the Sesquicentennial Mass, Saturday, May 26. A Spanish translation follows the English version.

Lea el mensaje que el obispo W. Shawn McKnight pronunció en la misa del Sesquicentenario, el sábado 26 de mayo. Una traducción al español sigue a la versión en inglés.

Mark your calendar to include the Sesquicentennial Mass with Bishop Shawn at 3 pm, Saturday, May 26, followed immediately by a barbeque at the Ryan Farm just north of Milan on "OO". Then save Monday, Memorial Day, May 28. There is a Memorial Service at the cemetery at 9 am with coffee and pastries following the service; an open house in the church, historical display in the parish hall and ice cream in the tent behind the church all starting at 10 am.