Mass Schedule 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday. Confessions 3:00 p.m. or by Appointment

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1 Nativity of Mary Church and School E 36th Terrace Independence, MO Parish: (816) Fax: (816) School: (816) Web: My attitude must be Christ s. - Philippians 2:5 Parish Staff Rev. Robert Stone, Pastor Melissa Clancy, Business Manager Paula Cassity, Administrative Assistant Maria Milazzo, Music Ministry & Liturgist Becky Winbinger, Youth Group Mary Jo Nafus, Secretary School Staff Mrs. Mary Parrish, Principal Carmen Wolfgeher, Secretary New Parishioners If you are new to our parish and would like more information please contact the Parish Office. Pastoral Care Sacraments for the Sick. Rev. Bob Stone, , ext. 404 Pastoral visits to the Homebound and Hospitals. Paula Cassity, , ext. 401 Emergency Assistance Contact St. Mary s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Youth Ministry Becky Winbinger, , ext. 408 Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information Parish Ministry Council Marilyn Mineart /minmar23@att.net Diocesan Victim s Advocate Kathleen Chastain or chastain@diocesekcsj.org Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, or JeniferValenti@att.net Visit us at nativityofmaryparish/ Mass Schedule Monday: Weekday: Saturday: Sunday: Holy Day: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Confessions Saturday: 3:00 p.m. or by Appointment

2 NOVEMBER 11, THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK - NOV , 2018 Sat., Nov Vigil of 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Isabella Johnston Sunday, Nov The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Rose Cerniglia 10:30AM + Don Hodes Monday, November 12 - St. Josaphat 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, November 13 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:30AM + Roy McClure Wednesday, November 14 8:30AM For the intentions of Tiffany Diane Thursday, November 15 - St. Albert the Great 8:30AM + Patricia Stone Friday, November 16 - St. Margaret of Scotland 8:30AM + Nativity of Mary Parish & School Sat. Nov Vigil of 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Maxine Breunig Sunday, Nov The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + John Kramer 10:30AM + Pete Quiroga Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Barbara Garrett Carlos Pinon Shannon Casey Joey Gray Alyssa Schell Steve Christensen Marla Herbst Mary Kay Seller John Clarke Cynthia/Dennis Jones Patrick Singleton Shelly Clemons Debbie Haney Kubiak Bernice/Norm Steffen Jean Covey Jack McEnroe Zeniada Torres Bob DeSchepper Anna McNeil John Tuccillo Roni Durkee Jim Miceli Carol Byrd Weaver Mary Enyart Arnold Muzquiz Daniel Wheeler Ally/Shannon Fowler Cheryl Owen Gerard Wickey Garry/Emily Gagnon Juan/Mary Perez Ayden Wright Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13: nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Music Outline Readings may be found beginning on G #1186 Gathering: G #789, Blest Are We Gloria: G #322 Psalm: G #1186, Psalm 146: Praise the Lord, my soul Offertory: G #631, We Give You Thanks Mass Setting: G #211-16, Mass of Joy and Peace Communion: G #933, With This Bread Song of Praise: G #758, I Send You Out IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 2018 You may be wondering whether December 8th (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception) is a Holy Day of obligation this year since it falls on a Saturday. See the following answer from Fr. Paul Turner (Director of the office of Divine Worship for the Diocese): Mary is patron of our country under the title of the Immaculate Conception. So even though in the United States the obligation is usually lifted from Holy Days that fall on a Saturday, it will not be on December 8, Catholics will be expected to participate at Mass on Friday night the 7th or Saturday morning the 8th and then return to participate again at Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent. Nativity of Mary will celebrate a Mass for the Holy Day on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Please note that the 8:30 am Mass on December 7th is not the Holy Day Mass.

3 NOVEMBER 11, PARISH NEWS Did You Know We have changed envelope companies. Envelopes will still be mailed bi-monthly. You will receive the new envelopes soon for the months of December and January. With the new company we have decided to include just one envelope for Nativity Notes, Heating Assistance, Contributions to the Poor, Scholarship Fund and Capital Fund. All these will be listed on the one envelope and you just put the amount you would like to give next to each one and then write one check for all of them. Nativity of Mary Altar Society Raffle Stop in the narthex to see the Nativity Set the Altar Society is raffling off on December 2nd. Raffle tickets are available at $1.00 a ticket or 6 for $5.00. Need not be present to win. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 10/27/2018 & 10/28/2018 Envelopes $ 4, Plate $ Church Debt $ Pisces Fund $ Utility Fund $ EFT $ - Credit Card $ - Online Giving $ Poor Box $ 5.00 Total $ 6, Tuition/Registration Fees $ 3, October Figures Total Offertory income Budgeted $ 46, for September Total Contributions received $ 40, for October Over/(Short Fall) of Budget ($5,998.14) ALTAR SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR HELP Please consider donating a baked item for the Holiday Mart Bake Sale on November 17th. Homemade or purchased cakes, pies, cobblers, breads, cookies, brownies, or cupcakes needed. Deliver treats to the Parish Office on November 16th by 3:00 p.m. or to the Parish Hall the morning of November 17th. Call Wilma, with questions.

4 NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 1, 2018 CALENDAR Sunday 11 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 4:30PM - Nativity Band Concert 7:00PM Confirmation Class Monday 12 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00p.m. 7PM - Book Club Tuesday 13 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 7PM - Ministry Council Meeting Wednesday 14 7PM - Choir Thursday 15 6:30PM - Liturgy Committee Mtg. Friday 16 Saturday 17 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 9AM - 3PM Holiday Mart and Winter Wonderland 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass :30AM Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA :00AM Mass 22 Ministry Center Closed 23 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 24 Available 8:00AM Ministry Center Closed 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AMC - Choir :30AM Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA December 1 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass NOVEMBER 17TH & 18TH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Nov. 17 & 18 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass Cantor Mike Van Bibber Martha & Jean Kathy Bishop Accompanist JoAnn Ishmael Michelle Camacho Susan Walker Lectors Lyda Steiert Mike Fetters Brian DeMarea Marilyn Fellows Joe Harris Helen Austin Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Mineart Becky Winbinger Theresa Walter Loretta Bates Sherri Eaton Loretta Krawczyk Volunteer Laura Rosenberg Jeff Rosenberg John Felz Ron Galvan Margaret Ruiz Bob DeSchepper Bob Steiert Mary Vitt Mercy Kimbrough Mary Singer Barbara Garrett Carla Brewer Ray Singer Ushers Teresa Zaner Loretta Polzin Bob Murphy Ed Bruehl Richard West Larry Nauser Nancy Ronan Bridgette Kahmann Janet Duffey Donnie Duffey Mark Bishop Mike Monley Servers Katie Winbinger Ben Winbinger Bella Rosenberg Sam Rosenberg Jack Ryan Anna Ryan

5 SCHOOL - NOVEMBER 11, 2018 Bedding Drive for Sleepyhead Beds Search your closets or go shopping! The Nativity of Mary School robotics teams are collecting donations for Sleepyhead Beds, an organization that provides beds and bedding to children who do not have them. They are in need of new or gently used sheets, blankets and comforters (queen, full, twin-xl and crib sizes) and new pillows. So far in 2018 they have given out 2,300 beds to needy children and there are 1,200 families on the waiting list. Please place your donated items in the box in the back of church or in the front hall of the school. We will be collecting items from November 1 st through November 15 th. Thank you in advance for helping these children get a better night s sleep! If you have questions, contact Annette Beck at or ambeck7992@comcast.net. If you would like to donate a mattress or box springs, contact Doug Keen at Sleepyhead Beds at or fill out the online donation form at Please continue to recycle your junk mail, office papers, newspapers, etc. Our recycle bins are located in the church parking lot just off of 36th Terrace. Please save pop tabs, boxtops and Best Choice barcodes for our school. You can drop them off at the school or church. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse: 1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Jenifer Valenti, at or JeniferValenti@att.net, if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at or chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information. WHAT S NEW AT NATIVITY? Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. This year Nativity School has 10 girls and 5 coaches participating in the program. The team practices three hours a week. The lessons are based on three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Running is integrated throughout each lesson. The team is also participating in a service project for Free Hot Soup. The team is making sandwiches for the homeless. The culminating activity is a 5K at Sporting Park on November 10th! What a wonderful opportunity for the girls to set and meet goals, work together and support each other in a challenging event! ALADDIN, JR. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Nativity of Mary Theatre presents Aladdin, Jr. the end of November! Tickets may be reserved in advance through a cast member or be ing Maria Milazzo at mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. Admission is as follows: $5/adult, $3/HS & College students, FREE/ Middle School students. Directed by Maria & Katia Milazzo, this show promises more music, dancing, and excitement than ever before. You will NOT want to miss this magic carpet ride! (See the insert in this week s bulletin) ALADDIN, JR. ~ PRESCHOOL PERFORMANCE Nativity Parishioners, do you have a preschool-aged grandchild in your life you would like to come see our production of Aladdin, Jr.?! We are have a special performance on Wednesday, November 28th at 10am for area preschools and would love for your to bring your little ones! Please Maria Milazzo at mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org today to reserve your tickets for this very special performance! Seats are limited and you won t want to miss this fabulous production!

6 NOVEMBER 11, THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The readings this Sunday seem to focus on generosity. The prophet Elijah asks an impoverished widow, who has almost nothing, to be generous. And she is. The letter to the Hebrews states that Jesus' offering of himself is an act of giving so substantial that it does not have to be repeated. In the Gospel a widow gives of her substance, in contrast to the rich who give a lot from their abundance but who have a lot more to give. The first reading hints that these scriptures are not only about giving. They are also about fear. Elijah tells the widow, "Do not be afraid" to give your all. The depth of generosity that God asks of us is only possible if we let go of our fear. GIVE EVERYTHING In First Kings, Elijah meets a widow and immediately makes a request that she promptly fulfills; then he makes another that she resists. His response is not to chastise her lack of charity but instead he says, as Jesus will say repeatedly say in the Gospels, "Do not be afraid." He recognizes that it is not lack of charity that prevents her from giving him a little food, it is fear, fear that she will not have enough for her son and herself given their dire straits. Elijah looks beyond the obvious. He asks something of her and then gives back to her, from God's abundance, something even greater. The same is true in Hebrews. Christ offers himself, not as the priest does with a life not his own, but as the genuine Son of God. Again in the Gospel, the substantive generosity of the impoverished widow is contrasted with the apparent generosity of the wealthy. The wealthy are found lacking. BE NOT AFRAID It is clear that God prefers the widow's generosity because it displays a lack of fear about what will happen if she leaves her life entirely in God's hands. The widow, who lacks material goods, still fears for her welfare and that of her family but both widows, in Mark and in Kings, overcome that fear to place their reliance on God. The wealthy, as we have seen before in the Gospels, have a lot more to give away before they would need to put their reliance entirely on God. Many cannot find the strength and courage to do so. They give big gifts to the temple thinking this will bring them favor, as it does in the world. But God asks more of us than the world does. God asks that we live our lives as if they depended entirely on God and not our own accomplishments. Because they do. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Veterans Day began with the signing of a symbolic treaty between the Allies and Germany ending World War I (then called the "Great War") on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The auspicious date was actually a well-established religious holiday, the feast of Saint Martin of Tours, a beloved soldier saint of the army of Rome. After World War II, Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Britain, but of course the feast of Saint Martin endures. Martin was named after Mars, the god of war, and against the advice of his parents he went on his own to church. He became a catechumen at the age of ten. By fifteen he was enlisted in the cavalry in France. Coming across a poor man, Martin had an impulse to divide his bright red soldier's cape and clothe him. He later had the insight that he had served Christ, and the other half of his cape became a lifelong sign to him of his duty to serve the poor. Housed in a tiny church capella or "chapel," the cape became a great object of pilgrimage on the way to Compostella, and a favored place for the prayers of soldiers. Martin was not so eager to serve as bishop as he had been as a soldier, and legend says that he hid in a barn filled with geese to avoid episcopal election. To this day, the customary meal for November 11 is goose! Traditionally, this is the last feast day before winter closes in, and begins a period of fasting once known as "Saint Martin's Lent" or "Martinmas," that later developed into the season of Advent. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

7 NOVEMBER 11, THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Creamed Soups Tuna Oatmeal Packages Instant Mashed Potatoes Canned Meats Canned Fruits Mac & Cheese Jelly St. Mary s Food Pantry St. Mary s Food Pantry is always in need of donations for our clients. However, they are overstocked with canned vegetables to last for years, so they are asking for help in collecting the following food items for their pantry... Tune Helper Boxes of Oatmeal Ramen Noodles Pasta Sides Pork and Beans Canned Chicken Pasta Sauce Manual Can Opener There is a barrel in the back of church where you can drop off your food items. If you have cash donations you can mail them directly to St. Mary s or give them to an usher and we will be sure to get them to St. Mary s for you. OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THOSE IN NEED Have you ever had food left over from a wedding, funeral or church/scout/sports event and not known what to do with it? Well, I have a solution to your leftover issues! I belong to a group called Free Hot Soup. Every Sunday, from 2-3 at Winner Park in Independence, we feed our homeless neighbors a hot meal, we also have hot soup available in the Fall, Winter and Spring, and we give a sack lunch to each person. We also provide clothing, shoes, coats and hygiene for those who need it. And then, after we serve at the park, we serve those who are not able to get to the park at various homeless camps. 100% of this group is run by volunteers. We feed about 80 people each week. There are so many ways you can help. You can provide a casserole or hot entrée, side dish or dessert. You could sign up to make sandwiches, we make 75 per week. Hygiene items can be donated. A classroom could have a peanut butter drive and collect 16oz. Jars of peanut butter...or hand warmer drive. Right now we are focused on collecting winter weather gear. If you can help in any way, or would like to volunteer, contact Wendy Snow at Thank you! Calendars for Nursing Homes We are collecting 2019 calendars to be delivered to nursing home residents in mid-december. If you would like to donate a 2019 calendar, note pads or stickers, please drop them in the receptacle in the hospitality kitchen in the back of church. We will pick them up weekly. All sizes in every description are appreciated. Devotional candles are kept in the kiosk. If you would like to light one just ask an usher for assistance. There is a slot and envelopes available in the kiosk to place your $5 donation. If you have a suggestion, concern, or comment you would like the Parish Ministry Council to address there are cards on the kiosk for you to fill out and drop in the slot.