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
JANUARY 7, 2018 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK FOR JAN. 8-14, 2018 Sat., Jan. 6 - Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord 4:00PM + Celestine Pioch Sunday, Jan. 7 - The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00AM Intentions of Carole Byrd Weaver 10:30AM + Thelma Bruehl & Pete Quiroga Monday, January 8 - The Baptism of the Lord 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, January 9 8:30AM + Virginia McMenamy Wednesday, January 10 8:30AM + Hilaria Timko Thursday, January 11 8:30AM + Phillip Pappas Friday, January 12 8:30AM Nativity of Mary Parish & School Sat., Jan. 13 - Vigil of the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Ruth & Steve Divine Sunday, January 14 -The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Evan White 10:30AM + Caterina DiGaetano PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Cynthia/Dennis Jones Mike Singleton Maxine Breunig Paula Kienberger Patrick Singleton Steve Christensen George Lambros Bernice/Norm Steffen John Clarke Dan Mangold George Timko, Jr. Kelly Cook Betty Mascal Annette Torbert Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe John Tuccillo Roni Durkee Mary Pappas Mary Vitt Mary Enyart Juan/Mary Perez Carol Byrd Weaver Garry Gagnon Carlos Pinon Alyssa Webb Barbara Garrett Steve Reasoner Beth Whorton Mike Guthrie Mike Rooney Daniel Wheeler Marla Herbst Justin Rothove Ayden Wright Vicky Hohlbaugh Jeromy Rothove Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20;1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city's cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city's possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick's in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as "an exceptional work of human creative genius." This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Did You Know We have gluten free hosts? Just talk to Fr. Bob before mass. Also, we have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Contact an usher if you wish to use them. 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... Creamed Soups Tune Helper Tuna Boxes of Oatmeal Oatmeal Packages Ramen Noodles Instant Mashed Potatoes Pasta Sides Canned Meats Pork and Beans Canned Fruits Canned Chicken Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce Jelly 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. JANUARY 7, 2018 - PARISH NEWS The 25th annual Support Our Seminarians Benefit Dinner Dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of the Americas Friday, January 26, 2018-5:30-10:00 p.m. Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri This event benefits seminarians from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Conception Seminary College. It promises to be an evening filled with fun and laughter, celebrating our Catholic faith, dining on wonderful food, and socializing with our priests and seminarians! We have wonderful speakers this year, Archbishop James P. Kelleher, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, Fr. Jerry Arano-Ponce, and Paul Sappington who is in Pre-Theology II at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. The reservation price is $175 per person at tables of ten people. To reserve your place, or an entire table, or donate to the marketplace or VIP silent auction, contact: Martha Hodes (913-207-9893 or mmmhsos512@gmail.com. Check our new website: www.supportourseminarians.com. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 12/23/2017 & 12/24/2017 Devotional candles are kept in the kiosk. If you Envelopes $ 9,050.00 Plate $ 1,696.00 Worship Space $ 8,028.00 Pisces Fund $ 5.00 Utility Fund $ 18.00 EFT $ - Credit Card $ 250.00 Online Giving $ 273.86 Poor Box $ 15.00 Total $ 19,335.86 Tuition/Registration Fees 17-18 $ 18,523.40 Holy Day $ 3,217.00 Thank you for supporting our Parish Community and Catholic Education! 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. Please continue to recycle your junk mail, office papers, newspapers, etc. Our recycle bin is in the south parking lot behind school. Please save pop tabs, boxtops and Best Choice barcodes for our school. You can drop them off at the school or church.
JANUARY 7-27, 2018 CALENDAR Sunday 7 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass Monday 8 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2PM Tuesday 9 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA Wednesday 10 7PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 11 6:30PM - PTO Mtg 7PM Ministry Council Friday 12 Saturday 13 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 7PM - Book Club 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM Choir Rehearsal 14 15 8:30AM Communion Serv. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Ministry Center and School Closed 9AM - Quilters 5:30PM - Liturgy Committee Mtg. 6PM - PTO Mtg. 16 5:30PM - Finance Council Meeting 17 18 19 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 20 7PM - RCIA 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM Choir Rehearsal 21 22 8:30AM Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 23 7PM - Theology On Tap 24 25 26 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 27 January 2017 Ministry Schedule January 2018 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass Lectors Marilyn Fellows Grace Arnone Nancy Ronan Helen Austin Brian DeMarea Eucharistic Ministers Grace Arnone Ed Krawczyk Loretta Krawaczyk Cindy Mosbauer *Mike Mosbauer *Denotes Captain John Felz Ron Galvan *Mary Ann McClure Laura Rosenberg *Denotes Captain Michelle Hix Susie Kenney Larry Lamb Frank Milazzo Rosa Milazzo *Madge Sutherlin *Denotes Captain Ushers Pat Baker Rich Carroll Mary Healzer Julian Huff Henry Giraldo Bridgette Kahmann Julie Kahmann Mark Bishop Jerry Wickey Servers Naomi Gonterman Gabe Gonterman Amy Ryan Jack Ryan Cale Johnson Luke Johnson
JANUARY 7, 2018 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Isaiah, probably the greatest of the prophets, prophesies extensively on the coming of the savior, the Messiah. His prophecies are so specific it is hard not to believe that he is telling a contemporary story rather than proclaiming the future far in advance. "Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you." This proclamation about the coming of the Gentiles and all nations to worship the Lord is wonderful news indeed, for it presages our own worship of Jesus the Christ. Saint Paul says that "the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel." We who are Gentiles can rejoice in our loving acceptance by our God. NATIONS SHALL WALK BY YOUR LIGHT "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.' " These words are joyous news for those through the ages who worship Christ, but bad news to those who, like Herod, selfishly guard their own prominence and kingship. "Herod called the magi secretly..." Those who act in secret often have evil motives, and like Herod, are full of lies--"... that I too may go and do him homage." Herod has no such intent, but plans to murder the Christ child and, he thinks, protect his own rule. Evil is always at work in the world, but God protects the innocent, in this case sending the magi home by a different route rather than back to Herod. YOUR HEART SHALL THROB AND OVERFLOW The magi "were overjoyed at seeing the star." So many of the words of Isaiah positively glow at the prophecy of the shining light of Israel, Jesus. "Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance... Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow." Christmas day, with all of its light and glory, has passed, and yet we forget that the Christmas season continues until tomorrow. The glory of the Lord continues to shine and manifest the glory to all nations. We who are members of these nations of the earth should continue to celebrate and rejoice at the coming of the Lord into our lives. We are indeed the Gentiles who have come to worship Christ, and to be saved by his glorious appearance. Blessed be the God who reaches out to us in mercy and love, and may the joy of his coming fill our hearts forever. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company Today s Gospel reading reveals the story of the magi who come from the east to pay homage to Jesus, the newborn king. The story of the magi teaches Christian stewards three Christmas truths: God, in the person of Jesus Christ, is present and active in the world, and good stewards strive daily to follow his star. Second, each of us, no matter our circumstances or station in life, has a gift to bring to the Lord. And finally, our life s journey always leads to Christ, even when at times we do not know where the road is taking us. Catholic Stewardship January 2018 e-bulletin May I never forget on my best days, that I need God as much as I did on my worst days. Amen. 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.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Mission Advancement Part-time Job The Kansas City Mission Advancement Office of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, has an opening for a part-time Mission Advancement Assistant. JANUARY 7, 2018 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD The Mission Advancement Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Kansas City Mission Advancement Office, reporting to the Kansas City Regional Director of Mission Advancement. The successful candidate will have experience in Microsoft Office, internet, ability to learn and use fund-raising software program, knowledge of basic accounting, planning, categorizing and filing, excellent oral and written communication skills. Before applying, please read entire job posting at: http://www.csjsl.org/job-openings.php. Please apply directly broberts@csjsl.org Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2018 St. Regis Trivia Night 8941 James A Reed Road, KCMO January 20, 2018 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall $15.00 per person Tickets available at the door Cash Prize for the 1st Place Team Door prizes to be raffled BYOB and Appetizers Beer/Wine/Soda available for donation Decorate your table with favorite trivia theme Snacks will be provided Hosted by St. Regis Knights of Columbus Council 13671 For the benefit of St. Regis Parish...May the footprints we leave, lead them to believe. A line from the song Find Us Faithful Loving and merciful God, You are the Lord of new beginnings. You sent us Your Son so that we may begin a new and enjoy new life in Your Spirit. We ask you to bless this new year, to guide and direct our plans, and to show us how to find the resources necessary to carry out these plans. Give us the wisdom to take advantage of opportunities we may have to help and serve others, to bring peace to the hearts of those who are troubled, and hope to those who suffer. Help us approach this new year as good stewards of your abundant gifts, with an awareness of your daily presence, and the obedient spirit we need to be your faithful servants. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen Stewardship January 2018 e-bulletin