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, 985-6498 Parish Ministry Council Marilyn Mineart - Chair Diocesan Victim s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, 816-812-2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net
APRIL 1, 2018 - EASTER SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 2-8, 2018 Sat., March 31 - Holy Saturday 8:00PM + Easter Vigil Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday 8:00AM + Toni Thornton & Don Grasty 10:30AM + Al & Mary Flowers & Ken Stone + Caterina & Angelo DiGaetano Monday, April 2 Tuesday, April 3 Wednesday, April 4 Thursday, April 5 Friday, April 6 8:30AM + Al Schrader Saturday, April 7 - Vigil of 2nd Sunday after Easter 4:00PM + Maxine Breunig Sunday, April 8-2nd Sunday after Easter 8:00AM + Wanda Gibson 10:30AM + Pete Quiroga & Al & Mary Flowers PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Vicky Hohlbaugh Patrick Singleton Michael Bell Cynthia/Dennis Jones Bernice/Norm Steffen Sara Breunig Paula Kienberger George Timko, Jr. Steve Christensen Katie Lesmeister John Tuccillo John Clarke Dan Mangold Mary Vitt Tracey Costanzo Betty Mascal Carol Byrd Weaver Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe Alyssa Webb Roni Durkee Juan/Mary Perez Beth Whorton Mary Enyart Carlos Pinon Daniel Wheeler Garry/Emily Gagnon Steve Reasoner Ralph Wolfgeher Barbara Garrett Mike Rooney Ayden Wright Marla Herbst Mike Singleton Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Paschal Mystery is the key to our Christian faith: the dying and rising of Jesus that is the pattern of our life. In their first steps on the road of faith, the catechumens feel the cross of glory traced over their eyes, on their lips, across their shoulders, on their ears, over their heart, and on their feet. The mystery is that even death gives way to life for those who are held in the embrace of Jesus. Today, many new Christians arise from the waters of the font. Yet the font is not the destination of their journey. The goal is Pentecost, fifty days from now, and a lifetime of praise to the Father, in Christ, in the embrace of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the world. "Neophyte," our ancient word for newly-baptized people, means "newly-planted" in Greek. If someone in your parish has just been baptized, welcome them today. The smiles on their faces and the light in the eyes is a foretaste of heaven Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Nativity of Mary Blood Drive Monday, April 16th - 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall Book your appointment at esavealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: nativitymary. For additional details contact Pat and Beverly Baker at 816-358-1419.
APRIL 1, 2018 - PARISH NEWS Did You Know Katia Milazzo has started a Nativity Nighthawks Team for the Outpace Poverty 5K. If you would like to join her team visit the following webpage to sign up: outpacepoverty.org or Email Katia Milazzo at kmilazzonds@gmail.com with any questions. JOIN WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES About 16 percent of the population in our diocese struggles with poverty, including hard-working parents, retired adults and one in five children. Imagine the powerful image of members of our Catholic community united to help them during the Outpace Poverty Fun Run/Walk, Sat., April 21, 2018, at Loose Park in KCMO! The walk begins at 9 a.m. Catholic Charities invites everyone to participate in this family-friendly event, which features food, fun, sports mascots and music. All proceeds stay in our diocese to support people working to transform their lives through Catholic Charities programs and services. Please register - or start a team to raise funds and deepen your impact - today. Registration is open now at www.outpacepoverty.org. Questions? Contact: Susan Walker at 816-659-8218. KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP APRIL 12TH - 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Thank you to all who volunteered for, donated to, and attended the St. Joseph Table and Dinner! We could not have done it without the help of all those involved. It was a beautiful day for our community to honor St. Joseph! There is still money coming in, but we currently have raised $3,725!!! This money will support families who want to attend Nativity of Mary. Thank you always for your support of Catholic Education! ~The Milazzo family Please join us for Kindergarten Round Up if you have a Kindergarten aged student for next year. We will tour the school, learn about curriculum, and make connections with other parents. The children will be able to socialize with an activity while the parents talk with Mrs. Parrish and Mrs. Everhart. History shows that the more familiar you and your child are with their new school and classroom, the more successful he/she will be in school. We look forward to meeting everyone or introducing you to some new folks. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. Because of an early transmission deadline for the bulletin the Contribution Report is not available this week. We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher. St. Joseph Table
APRIL 1-21, 2018 CALENDAR April 1 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass Monday 2 8:30AM Communion Serv. Tuesday 3 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 7PM - Altar Society Meeting Friday 6 9AM - Noon Eucharistic Adoration Saturday 7 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 8 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00 p.m. 9 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 10 7PM Choir Rehearsal 11 6:00-7:30PM Kindergarten Round Up 12 13 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 14 7PM - Book Club 7PM - Ministry Council Meeting 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM Choir Rehearsal 1PM - First Communion Practice 15 16 8:30AM Communion Serv. 3-6:30PM Blood Drive 9AM - Quilters 17 5:30PM - Finance Council Meeting 18 7PM - Emergency Preparedness Team Meeting 6:30PM - Liturgy Committee Mtg. 19 20 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 11:30AM Altar Society Nativi-Tea Party 21 We form young people and their advocates to maximize their gifts of music and leadership in service to the liturgy. One Call is an institute dedicated to the engagement, empowerment, and ongoing support of young liturgical musicians. Specifically, their mission is to form young people and their advocates to maximize their gifts of music and leadership in service to the liturgy. This summer program is a six day intensive institute designed to provide opportunities for participants to grow musically, theologically, spiritually, and communally. This year, Maria Milazzo will take 3 of our graduating 8th grade students, Naomi Gonterman, Faustina Jackson, and Isabel Wiegman, to this week-long program to form their ministry as liturgical musicians where they can become leaders in our parish as they have been in our school. Led by an outstanding team of clinicians, composers, and master teachers, these girls will experience an exciting series of classes, workshops, break-outs, and rehearsals. The fee for the program is $600 each. This includes housing, meals, tuition, and materials. If you would like to see more youth participation in our church and specifically in our music ministry, please consider sponsoring a student or donating any amount to support their formation! Donations may be brought to the parish office, dropped in the collection basket, or given directly to Maria Milazzo. Please make sure the envelope is clearly marked One Call Institute. Checks made payable to Nativity of Mary. Thank you for your support!
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APRIL 1, 2018 - EASTER SUNDAY At Easter, the Church resumes singing Alleluia at Mass. Our Alleluia celebrates the central events of the Christian faith, and the central turning point of human history. The resurrection of Jesus first revealed the victory of Jesus on the cross. Jesus fulfilled God's promises to rescue Israel and all of humanity from the effects of sin and death. Easter reveals that God's new creation has now been launched, with Jesus' resurrected body as its first demonstration. This new creation will be completed upon Jesus' return, when heaven and earth are fully joined. Right now, in this new Reign of God in Jesus, the Holy Spirit empowers us to join God's project, to renew all of God's beloved creation. And Easter reminds us that wherever we are in life, in whatever difficulties or messes we find ourselves, God offers us a new beginning. Alleluia indeed! FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Today's Gospel begins in darkness. Mary of Magdala comes to the tomb before dawn. She, then the two disciples, see the empty tomb, and are amazed and terrified. The passage stops before Jesus first appears, which allows us to pause and more fully notice their disorientation and confusion. John's Gospel has many images of the passage from darkness to light and from blindness to sight. When Jesus cured the blind man in John 9, and raised Lazarus in John 11, their transition to the light was gradual and difficult. The disciples, too, were often slow and resistant to understanding what Jesus was saying and doing, both before and after the Resurrection. THE LIGHT OF EASTER In the first reading, Peter boldly and clearly proclaims the good news of Jesus' resurrection. Here it's important to observe that Peter, in the verses just before his speech, was profoundly disoriented by a vision. The vision, contrary to assumptions from his heritage, suggested that the Holy Spirit is inviting Gentiles, without obstacles, into the Jesus community. It began to dawn on Peter that the gospel is for everyone, without exception. The barriers between peoples were being blown open by the Spirit. Peter began to see a new and brighter world. Most of us, most of the time, try hard to protect ourselves from being disoriented. Our traditions and past experiences keep us grounded and secure. However, often we grow in maturity and insight precisely because we are knocked off balance. God disrupts us enough to open us to what God wishes to teach us. We move from blindness to sight when we are first disoriented by the light, let go of the comfortable darkness, and open our eyes to new insight. As we begin the Easter season, the light of Easter is indeed bright. Easter reveals a world of opportunities to care for others and an abundance of grace to guide and sustain us. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company Catholic Cemeteries Launch Facebook Page Your Catholic Cemeteries has launched a Facebook page for each of our four Diocesan Cemeteries. The purpose of these pages is to keep our Catholic community, friends and family, better informed of events and special dates. A Facebook page has been established for each of our 4 cemeteries, St. Mary s, Mount Olivet Kansas City, Resurrection and Mount Olivet in St. Joseph, Missouri. We invite you to like each page to stay informed about the events and special dates at each location. You can find our Facebook pages at: Mt. St. Mary s: https://www.facebook.com/mt-saint-marys-cemetery-kansas-city-451710731831238/ Mount Olivet Kansas City: https://www.facebook.com/mountolivetcemetery/ Resurrection: https://www.facebook.com/resurrection-cemetery-kansas-city-794543414033224/ Please visit our website at http://cemeterieskcsj.org/ Plan today not tomorrow, together not alone.
APRIL 1, 2018 - PARISH NEWS REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS AT STA Registration is now open for athletic and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Summer Camps at St. Teresa s Academy. From coding to clay throwing, soccer to softball, or art projects to app development - there is a camp for every girl s interest. Check the STA website for specific dates, times, locations, and recommended ages. Register online at: stastars.org/summercamps. Rosaries and Prayers Cards Needed Research Hospital KC, Pastoral Care Department, is in need of ANY rosaries or prayer cards you can donate. These are given to Catholic patients upon the patients request. Please either leave these at the Parish Ministry Center or put in the basket which will be in the church kitchen. Thanks for your donation. 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. The Nativity Altar Society is starting to plan for the annual sale. Mark your calendars to join us June 19 th 22 nd in our Parish Hall. As you do some Spring Cleaning, please consider saving some items to donate to the sale. More information regarding volunteering, times & drop off dates will follow.