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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. Mass Schedule Monday: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Day: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Confessions Saturday: 3:00 p.m. or by Appointment 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/

2 SEPTEMBER 30, THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 1-7, 2018 Sat., Sept. 29-Vigil of the 26thSunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM For a Special Intention Sunday, Sept The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Tony & Michelle Galvan 10:30AM + Caterina DiGaetano & Josefina Guzman Monday, October 1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus Tuesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels Wednesday, October 3 Thursday, October 4 - St. Francis of Assisi Friday, October 5 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Nativity Parish & School Sat. Oct. 6 - Vigil of 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Donald & Ruth Gordon Sunday, Oct. 7 - The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM For the Homebound and Sick of our Parish 10:30AM + John Hank Rys PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Garry/Emily Gagnon Carlos Pinon Judy Bohner Barbara Garrett Mary Kay Seller Jason Bulloc Joey Gray Patrick Singleton Shannon Casey Marla Herbst Bernice/Norm Steffen Steve Christensen Cynthia/Dennis Jones Patricia Stone John Clarke Debbie Haney Kubiak Breit Maureen Sutera Jean Covey Katie Lesmeister Zeniada Torres Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe John Tuccillo Sharon Dudley Anna McNeil Carol Byrd Weaver Kathy Dunbar Jim Miceli Alyssa Webb Roni Durkee Arnold Muzquiz Daniel Wheeler Beth Ann Eimer Juan/Mary Perez Gerard Wickey Mary Enyart Eric Parvin Ayden Wright Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MUSIC OUTLINE Gathering: G #789, Blest Are We Gloria: G #322 Psalm: G #32, Psalm 19: Words of Everlasting Life Offertory: G #588, O God, You Search Me Mass Setting: G #211-16, Mass of Joy and Peace Communion: G #943, Bread of Life from Heaven Song of Praise: G #775, Go Make a Difference 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. Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher. NEW PARISHIONER INFORMATION Please print your name and address below to receive registration information. Please drop in collection basket or mail to Parish. Name Address City/State Zip Home Phone

3 SEPTEMBER 30, PARISH NEWS Did You Know Did you know that the black numbers on the hymnal boards indicate hymns in the Gather hymnal and the white numbers on the hymnal boards indicate hymns in the Spirit & Song hymnal?! The top number will always be the readings number located in the Gather hymnal. If the top number is left blank, that indicates the readings are not found in the hymnal. Parent Meeting October 14th After 10:30 Mass There will be an informational meeting for parents of sophomores and above about the confirmation process. If you are unable to make the meeting please contact Becky Winbinger in the ministry center, , or at beckywinbinger@nativityofmary.org EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH FROM 9AM TO NOON All are invited to come spend some quiet time with Jesus. Come anytime during the 3 hours and stay for as long as you wish. If you would like to sign up for a specific time there is a sign up sheet on the kiosk. PLYWOOD NEEDED The music department needs a larger area for their productions. To enlarge our current stage we need at least 10 sheets of plywood, 4 x 8 and 5/8 thick. New or used would be welcome. Anyone who might be able to donate to this project, please contact George George at NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 9/15/2018 & 9/16/2018 Envelopes $ 9, Plate $ Church Debt $ Pisces Fund $ 7.00 Utility Fund $ - EFT $ - Credit Card $ Online Giving $ Poor Box $ Total $ 10, Tuition/Registration Fees $ 4, Latin America 2nd Collection $ Thank you for supporting our Parish Community and Catholic Education! NATIVITY OF MARY IS HOSTING A FLU VACCINE CLINIC MONDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 3:30-5:00 P.M IN THE PARISH HALL The clinic is open to all students, school families and parishioners. Insurance plans that are accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna/Aetna Medicare, Cigna, Coventry of Kansas/Advantra, Humana/Humana Medicare, United Healthcare/UMR/United Medicare, All Savers, Medicare Part B/Medicare Advantage Plans. For those without accepted insurance, $30 for the Flu shot. No on-line registration this year. To sign up please contact Susie Addison by saddison@nativityofmary.org or call the school office, HELLO MOUSE RACE FANS!! 7th Annual Mouse Race FUNdraiser October 13, :00 p.m. Parish Hall Just wanted to let everyone know we are switching up the Dinner Menu a bit this year. On A Roll Catering, by Ann Thomason, will be catering a Taco bar. Ann is part of the Henry Family here at Nativity. Looking forward to seeing all of you with your bids ready! If you would like to purchase tickets, a VIP table, sponsor a mouse, or sponsor a race, committee members will be in the back of church after all the masses. All proceeds benefit our Special Needs Programs at Nativity School. We thank you in advance for your continued support of our parish school.

4 SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 20, 2018 CALENDAR Sunday 30 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Choir October 1 Tuesday 2 9AM - Quilters 6PM - PTO Mtg. 7PM - RCIA Wednesday 3 7PM - Choir Thursday 4 7PM Altar Society Friday 5 Mass 9AM - Noon Eucharistic Adoration 8AM - Coffee with the Principal Saturday 6 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass K of C Tootsie Roll Drive 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass K of C Tootsie Roll Drive 7 8 Noon - 2:00PM 7PM - Book Club Mass 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 7PM - Ministry Council Mtg. 9 Mass 7PM - Choir 10 Mass 11 Mass 12 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 5PM - Mouse Races 13 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Choir 14 11:30PM - Parent Confirmation Mtg. 15 Mass 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 16 Mass 7PM - Choir 5:30PM - Finance Council Meeting 17 Mass 6:30PM - Liturgy Committee Mtg. 18 Mass 19 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass Cookies after Mass 20 Dignity of All - Leah Darrow October 26th - 7:00 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel High School 2901 NW Lee s Summit, Rd., Lee s Summit, MO Leah Darrow, a former contestant on America s Next Top Model, is coming to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School to present on The Dignity of All during SMA s Respect Life Day. Leah will be giving a secondary talk open to ANYONE in the evening in SMA s gymnasium. Her story of life and redemption has been inspiring thousands of people across the nation. We hope to see you there! Join Religious Ramblers on a Pilgrimage to Wisconsin Oct Visit the Cathedral of St. Mary, where Archbishop Fulton Sheen served as a young altar boy and was later ordained; Holy Hill National Shrine; the site of the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the U.S, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin s fall colors and its rich cultural heritage. Space is limited. For more info or to sign up: religiousramblers@gmail.com or 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. Also, if you are interested in volunteering to help out at St. Mary s Outreach please call We can always use an extra pair of hands.

5 SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 If you would like to keep up with what is going on in our parish school you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Here is all you need to do: 1. Go to the parish website: nativityofmary.org 2. Under the heading Events and News Click on School newsletter 3. On the left hand side of the page (under the picture of the kids) click on subscribe to school news 4. Enter your name and and click submit Tour the State-of-the-Art Expansion at St. Teresa s Academy Open House October 14, Main St., Kansas City, MO 10:00 a.m. Mass (optional) in the Chapel of St. Joseph 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Campus Tours leave every ½ hour from the Windmoor Center You re invited to Open House at St. Teresa s Academy, the premier, all-female, Catholic high school in Kansas City. Your Open House visit includes: Student-led tours through the beautiful, historic campus Visits with dedicated St. Teresa s Academy teachers and administrators Brand new enhancements to the Goppert Center, the result of an $11 million investment on campus Additional information on athletic programs, fine arts and communication programs, extracurricular activities, service programs, college counseling, and much more. For questions, please contact Becky Flores, Admissions Director, at bflores@stteresasacademy.org or SAVE THE DATE and Join us! Coffee with the Principal on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 8:00 am in the Parish Hall Our topic this quarter will be "Dollars and Sense." Business Manager, Melissa Clancy, will be present to discuss where exactly tuition money goes and any other financial factors in Catholic Schools. The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to inform parents and community members of current events, curriculum trends and any other topic that is vital to our school. These meetings are open to school families and parishioners! Please join us and help spread the word. Did you know that 45% of our middle school students started off the school year reading at an advanced reading level for their grade? 67% of those reading at an advanced level are reading a complete grade level above their current grade! Notre Dame de Sion High School for Girls Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO Open House Dates Wednesday, October 10th Open House 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 Mass at 11:00 a.m. Open House 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sion s Open Houses are a wonderful opportunity to see what we are all about! With a Sion Student Ambassador as your guide, you will tour various departments and have a chance to speak with faculty, admissions staff, and current parents and students! To RSVP for either open house, visit: Ndsion.edu/openhouse

6 SEPTEMBER 30, THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME In these times of increasing disparity between the richest among us and the poorest, and the decline of the middle class, much discussion goes on over what constitutes a "living wage." With employers crying that higher wages will bankrupt them, and politicians warning that paying a living wage will destroy jobs, we see a dilemma over the treatment of the poor and the middle class. Unions, which once assured workers a voice in negotiations with employers, are becoming weaker and are besieged by corporations and politicians. Where is God in all of this? The Letter of James speaks clearly and forcefully about the fate of the rich in their dealings with the poor and with workers. "Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers... are crying aloud... and... have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts." Those who are oppressed are equated with the suffering Christ, as the rich are addressed, "You have condemned, you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no resistance." Clearly, what we have done to the least ones, we have done to our Lord. ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE LORD When Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp, away from the other prophets, Joshua, Moses' beloved aide, urges Moses to stop them. Moses replies "Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets!" He proclaims that grace abounds for all and that the word of the Lord should be proclaimed by all the people. We see a similar situation in the Gospel of Mark. John tells Jesus that someone who does not follow him with them is driving out demons in Jesus' name. Jesus replies "Do not prevent him... For whoever is not against us is for us." In other words, Jesus is saying the same thing as Moses: Would that all the people prophesied in God's name! THE DEVASTATION OF SIN Jesus goes on to teach about sin and its consequences. "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea." By "little ones," Jesus means the humble followers as well as innocent children who love him. Certainly those who have abused children have not caused the children "to sin," but have made them victims of the worst kind of abuse. These people are worthy of condemnation. Jesus next points out something so strong in its condemnation of sin that it alarms us when we hear it, knowing that we all are sinners. But Jesus often speaks in metaphors and parables, and it is not necessary to take his teaching about cutting off hands and feet and gouging out eyes literally. It can be taken to mean that if we are guilty of sin, we should make an immediate break from our sinfulness and return to God. Better to cut sin out of our life than to enter into eternal darkness. There is so much to learn from these readings that we have many things to ponder and to pray about. Take advantage of these wise teachings to become closer to Christ and to treat one another with love and care. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION From its earliest days, the Church has had an interest in the education of young people. In ancient Rome, teachers of boys had to resign their posts in order to become catechumens, since the education of boys was so keyed to the lore and worship of the gods. In other ages, public education has been so attuned to other values that creative solutions have arisen. In late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Ireland, government schools had a goal of "Anglicizing" the Irish in culture and religion. Most Irish Catholics opted out in favor of "hedge schools." In these largely secret schools, meeting not just in the shadow of hedges but also in cottages and barns throughout Ireland, schoolmasters provided eager students with a classical education grounded in Greek and Latin, Irish literature, the banned Gaelic language, and the catechism of the Church. The so-called penal laws forbade Catholics from teaching young people publicly or privately, and "civil disobedience" ruled the day. In 1826, a British government study showed that of half a million Irish children enrolled in schools, 403,000 were in hedge schools! A woman named Nano Nagle defied the law by opening schools for the poor. Eventually her companions became the Presentation Sisters. A layman named Edmund Rice, inspired by her courage, founded the Irish Christian Brothers for the same purpose. By 1820, the situation eased, since Irish Catholics had shown that they would defy any law that diminished their love of learning and threatened their faith. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

7 SEPTEMBER 30, THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 7TH - 3:00 P.M. This is an international rosary prayed in sync on Sunday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. Central Time for the spiritual battle of life, marriage and religious freedom. Live-stream viewing on EWTN. North Kansas City will host an outdoor Rally at 6520 NW 64th (Hiway 45) starting at 2:30 p.m. Meet at the NW Bible Church. Liberty, Missouri will have a Rosary Rally at 9300 NE Barry Rd. in front of the Qdoba Restaurant at 2:30 p.m. Make or Renew 5 First Saturdays This Year WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA FIRST SATURDAY COMMUNIONS OF REPARATION & TRIUMPH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY St. Mark Church 3736 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO Saturday, October 6, :30 a.m. - Opportunity for Confession 8:00 a.m. - Pray the Rosary and 15 Minutes of Meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary 9:00 a.m. - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass O C T O B E R S C H E D U L E October :00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Ushers Servers Grace Arnone Marilyn Fellows Grace Arnone Sara Breunig Ed Krawczyk Loretta Krawczyk Cindy Mosbauer Cindy Mosbauer *Denotes Captain Rich Carroll (L) Mary Healzer Julian Huff Gabe Gonterman Nancy Ronan Sandy DeSchepper John Felz Ron Galvan Mary Ann McClure Ed Seufert Judy Seufert *Denotes Captain Henry Giraldo (L) Bridgette Kahmann Julie Kahmann Amy Ryan Jack Ryan Brian DeMarea Barbara Garrett Carla Brewer Michelle Hix Susie Kenney Larry Lamb Manny Martinez Rosa Milazzo Madge Sutherlin *Denotes Captain Helen Austin Mark Bishop (L) Ben Winbinger Matt Lakin 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.