Nativity of Mary Church and School 10017 E 36th Terrace Independence, MO 64052 Parish: (816) 353-2184 School: (816) 353-0284 Web: www.nativityofmary.org My attitude must be Christ s. - Philippians 2:5 Parish Staff Rev. Robert Stone, Pastor Mrs. Mary Parrish, Principal Melissa Clancy, Business Manager 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. Fr. Bob Stone, 353-2184, ext. 404 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 visits to the Homebound and Hospitals. Paula Cassity, 353-2184, ext. 401 Emergency Assistance Contact St. Mary s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet - 252-8649 Youth Ministry Debbie Page, 353-2184, ext. 408 School School, Early Childhood and Extended Care Carmen Wolfgeher, 353-0284 Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information Music Ministry Maria Milazzo, 353-2184, ext 407 Parish Ministry Council Chris Walter - Chair Diocesan Victim s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, 816-812-2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net
JULY 2, 2017 - THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDAINRY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS FOR JULY 3-9, 2017 Sat., July 1 - Vigil of 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Jackie Crabtree Sunday, July 2 - The 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Doris Schram 10:30AM + Charlotte Santangelo Monday, July 3 - St. Thomas the Apostle 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day 8:30AM For Our Country Wednesday, July 5 - St. Elizabeth of Portugal 8:30AM + Mary Flowers Thursday, July 6 - St. Maria Goretti 8:30AM + Angie Beemont Friday, July 7 8:30AM Nativity of Mary Parish Sat., July 8-Vigil of the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + John Michael Baker Sunday, July 9 - The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Francisco & Candelaria Villar 10:30AM + Eva Pinon PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Cynthia/Dennis Jones Mike Rooney Maxine Breunig Paula Kienberger Jeromy Rothove Judy Brown Clarence Kinney Justin Rothove Carolyn Bernhardy Lucas Locascio Dave Seigler Paula Cassity George Lambros Bernice/Norm Steffen Steve Christensen Betty Mascal George Timko, Jr. John Clarke Jack McEnroe Annette Torbert Florence Dawson Peggy Mynatt Margaret Trigg Mary Enyart Mary Danforth Pappas John Tuccillo Erica Gonzales Juan/Mary Perez Daniel Wheeler Barbara Garrett Carlos Pinon Ayden Wright Mike Guthrie Steve Reasoner Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass "For the Country or a City," nos. 882-886, or "For Peace and Justice," nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It's Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declaration of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning "Charles Carroll of Carrolltown"--a defiant "come and get me if you dare" postscript aimed at the British. Carroll's brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
JULY 2, 2017 - PARISH NEWS DID YOU KNOW that we need volunteers from each of our Masses who have training in the use of the new AED equipment, or who are willing to receive training in their use. Training for CPR and the use of AED equipment will take place in late summer or early fall. Watch the bulletin for more information. Worship Space Debt Hours July 3rd - 7th July 3rd - 9:00 am to 12:00pm July 4th - Closed July 5th - 9:00am to 12:00pm July 6th - 9:00am to 12:00pm July 7th - 9:00am to 12:00pm RCIA classes will begin in the fall. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our church, a baptized Catholic who wishes to be Confirmed or anyone who is interested in learning more about their faith, contact: Debbie Page at the Ministry Center to set up an appointment, 353-2184. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 6/17/2017 & 6/18/2017 Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. Envelopes $ 8,035.00 Plate $ 473.00 Worship Space $ 760.00 Pisces Fund $ - Utility Fund $ - EFT $ 3,343.33 Credit Card $ 526.50 Online Giving $ 282.72 Poor Box $ - Total $ 13,420.55 Tuition/Registration Fees 16-17 $ 318.47 Tuition/Registration Fees 17-18 $ 2,674.09 Save the Date Tuesday, August 15, 2017 All are invited to join the Altar Society on a Summer Day Trip to Bird s Botanicals right here in Independence. Followed by lunch at A Little Barbeque Joint. Watch the bulletin for more details. 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 1.800.392.3738 (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 816.812.2500 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 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.
CALENDAR 2017 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 2 3 Communion Serv. 4 Closed 5 6 7 9AM-Noon Eucharistic Adoration 9AM-3PM - Drop off Rummage Sale Donations 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 9 9AM-3PM - Drop off Rummage Sale Donations 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9 10 Communion Serv. 7PM - Book Club 9AM - Quilters 11 7PM - Theology On Tap 12 7PM - Parish Ministry Council 13 14 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 15 9AM-3PM - Sort Day for Parish Rummage Sale Annual Parish Rummage Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am-Noon Rummage Sale 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 16 17 Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 18 5:30PM - Parish Finance Meeting 19 20 21 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 22 Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your Grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son by the message of an angel, so by His passion and cross we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. Life Line Screening, a provider of communitybased preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Nativity of Mary Church on 7/26/2017. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit http:// lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979.
JULY 2, 2017 - SCHOOL Rockhurst University Volleyball Camps Rockhurst University is offering their annual volleyball camp this summer under the direction of head coach Tracy Rietzke. Volleyball players are encouraged to attend to develop their skills alongside members of the Rockhurst women s volleyball team. For additional information, and to print your camp registration form, please visit rockhursthawks.com. Hope to see you at volleyball camp! All Skills Camp Setter/Defensive Specialist Camp July 18th - 19th July 20th 9:00am - 3:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Grades 5-12 Grades 8-12 Hitter Camp July 21st 9:00am - 4:00pm Grades 8-12 THE SCHOOL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE MONTH OF JULY. THE OFFICE WILL REOPEN AUGUST 1ST. OPENING DAY The first day of school for the 2017-18 school year for Preschool through 8th grade will be Wednesday, August 16th. We will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. on August 16th and start full days on Thursday, August 17th. Walk or jog our beautiful on-campus cross country course by competing in our first ever walk/5k! Cool off by taking the a look at our newly completed building! Tours hosted by SMA faculty & students. Check-in 7:00am, 5K starts 8:00am, Walk starts 9:00am at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School - smacatholic.org/location for directions. Thanks so much for your support! - Alan Burns, Director of Communications, Enrollment, aburns@smacatholic.org
JULY 2, 2017 - THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORADINARY TIME Which should we do? Turn our backs on our loved ones, or offer hospitality to all who come to us as Christ? Today we are told to do both, and yet there is no inherent contradiction here. Following Christ might mean that we need to be aware both that Christ comes first in our lives, and that losing our life for Christ's sake means to find it. We also are reminded that when we were baptized, we died with Christ, to sin and to the pull of the world, and live with him in a new life. No contradiction, no necessary confusion. Just grace and hope. DYING AND RISING The words of Saint Paul hit us smack in the face: "Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?" (Romans 6:3). This epistle is one of the choices to be read at Catholic funerals. It generally comes as something of a shock to the listeners. But the reading goes on to offer great comfort to us as Christians. "[w]e have died with Christ... we shall also live with him... raised from the dead, [Christ] dies no more... [Christ] lives for God... you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus." HOSPITALITY One of the ways we live in God is to extend God's hospitality to all. As an old Irish rune says, "Often goes the Christ in the stranger's guise." The woman of Shunem offered hospitality to the prophet Elisha in the form of dinner and a place to stay. He rewarded her hospitality with the promise of a son. Christ explains to us just what hospitality means: "Whoever receives you receives me" and shall not lack for a reward. As theologian Paul Wadell teaches, when we offer hospitality, we not only offer food and drink, or a place to stay, or other kindness, we offer ourselves; we offer our attention to a stranger's story, wherein we learn another person's perspective, and in doing so we listen to God's story. In warning us that "Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me..." and also, "Whoever finds [their] life will lose it, and whoever loses [their] life for my sake will find it" Jesus proposes that we cultivate detachment from things that we now consider primary in our lives. Christ loves us and wants us to put him first before other commitments or desires. Our hospitality to strangers puts Christ before ourselves in just this way. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company In today s Gospel, Jesus minces no words: whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Few of us will be called to die the way Jesus did. But to be his disciples means having the willingness to lay down our lives with him and for him. Exercising good stewardship of the Gospel requires taking up one s cross daily and following Jesus. There will be dying to do on our way to the Father. It could be unfair treatment, health problems, fatigue, frustration at work, failed relationships, loneliness or sadness. If we, like Jesus, encounter and accept suffering, we will bring the hope of the cross to others. There is no cross the Lord s love cannot transcend. In your reflections this week, consider how your cross, no matter how heavy, might become an instrument of hope and Christ s love. Catholic Stewardship June 2017 e-bulletin
JULY 2, 2017 - THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NATIVITY OF MARY S It s almost time for our annual rummage sale & we will be needing LOTS OF HELP! Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church for times you can help set up, sort, straighten, pick up items or pack up what s left over. Anyone who has worked in the past will tell you that it s a lot of work, but very fun to be there and meet your fellow parishioners and visit while you work! (We always have some good lunches and snacks also!) We also need any items you have to donate for the sale. Drop-off dates Friday, July 7 th & Saturday July 8 th, 9 AM 3 PM Sort day Monday, July 10 th starting at 9 AM. Sale days Tuesday, July 11 th through Friday, July 14 th, 9 AM 5 PM and Saturday, July 15 th, 9 AM 12 PM. $5.00 Bag Day Friday, July 14 th and Saturday, July 15th It would make our job much easier if you would: Please mark any electronic items Working or Non-Working. Please put any hanging clothing on a hanger. Please mark the size on clothing. Please bring extra bags and hangers. Note: Please do not bring any TVs, baby cribs, baby car seats, computers, fabric furniture or mattresses. We will not accept them. Questions or pickup requests may be directed to Mary Ann McClure (816-739-3763) or Terry Carroll (816-737-2327).