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 and Homebound and Pastoral visits to the Homebound and Hospitals. Fr. Bob Stone 816-353-2184 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 Emergency Assistance Contact St. Mary s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet - 816-252-8649 Youth Ministry Debbie Page, Parish Office School School, Early Childhood and Extended Care Carmen Wolfgeher, school office Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information Music Ministry Maria Milazzo, parish office Parish Ministry Council Sue Reiser - Chair Diocesan Victim s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, 816-812-2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net
OCTOBER 9, 2016 - THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS FOR THE WEEK - OCTOBER 9-16, 2016 Sat., Oct. 8 - Vigil of 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + James Gerke Sunday, Oct. 9 -The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Ron Brumbaugh & Angie Beemont 10:30AM + Bud Vitt Monday, October 10 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, October 11 - St. John XXIII 8:30AM + Elvera Hensley Wednesday, October 12 8:30AM Nativity of Mary Parish and School Thur., October 13 8:30AM + Victor Hodes Friday, October 14 - St. Callistus I 8:30AM For those seeking employment Sat., Oct. 15 - Vigil of 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Barney Breunig & Charles & Ann Bates Sunday, Oct. 16 - The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Velma Pott & Dorothy Hodes 10:30AM + Jim Rogers PLEASE PRAY FOR: Angela Arnone Mike Guthrie Gary Reese Vern/Margaret Ault Phillip Heavelow Dan Rottinghaus Rex Bartley Matthew Johnson John Routledge Helen Burkhart Cynthia/Dennis Jones Mike Rooney Jimmy Butler Paula Kienberger Barbara Sarro Pam Casper Lucas Locascio Mary Kay Sellers Steve Christensen George Lambros Sylvia Simone John Clarke Betty Mascal Brittnye Singer Mary Crocker Justin McMenamy Bernice/Norm Steffen Catherine Danna Mary Pappas Annette Torbert Florence Dawson Juan/Mary Perez Margaret Trigg Willie DeJesus Carlos/Eva Pinon Ayden Wright Bernadette Greufe Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 -- 4:2; Lk 18:1-8 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This month, parishes around the country will conduct the "October count," a measure of attendance at Sunday Mass. The measure has been taken for many centuries, and in some European dioceses it is possible to measure the level of engagement in worship by the population over the course of many centuries. Long ago, it was also the custom to track "Easter duty" by a statistical report. Penitents would receive a kind of chit at confession, which they would then turn in at their parish church when they received Holy Communion during Easter time. Long ago, of course, Communion was fairly rare in the life of a Catholic Christian, perhaps only once a year. The chits would be tallied by parish priests and reported to the chancery, which in turn would hold on to the records and include the statistics in a report to the Vatican every five years. Nowadays, the October count has proved especially critical in the life of our Church as bishops use the figures to measure the vitality of church life, to sketch parish boundaries, and even to decide when to close, merge, or form new parishes. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected.
OCTOBER 9, 2016 - PARISH NEWS Did You Know The Over 55 Club will meet Monday, October 10th at Noon in the Ministry Center Basement. Bring a dish to share and stay for bingo and some social time with fellow parishioners. Hope to see you there! Please pray for the repose of the soul of Hilaria Timko. We offer our prayers and sympathy to her family. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 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 you to fill out and drop in the slot. We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher. Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2016 Envelopes $ 7,523.50 Plate $ 486.00 Worship Space $ 1,228.50 Pisces Fund $ 2,840.00 Utility Fund $ - EFT $ - Credit Card $ - Online Giving $ 390.00 Poor Box $ 7.00 Total $ 12,475.00 Tuition & Registration Fees $ 8,617.00 Thank you for supporting our Parish Community and Catholic Education! 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... See list below. Creamed Soups Tuna Oatmeal Packages Instant Mashed Potatoes Canned Meats Canned Fruits Mac & Cheese Jelly 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 some time to help out at St. Mary s Outreach please call 252-8649. We can always use an extra pair of hands. Please continue collecting the UPC labels off of Best Choice Products. You can drop them off in the Hospitality room in back of church, mail them to St. Mary s or take them by St. Mary s Outreach Wednesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 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 2016 Sunday 9 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 1PM-Youth Group Monday 10 Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 11 9AM - Quilters 3:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday 12 7PM - Theology On tap Thursday 13 7PM - Ministry Council Meeting Friday 14 Saturday 15 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass Buns after mass 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 16 11:30AM - Parent Confirmation Meeting 17 Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 18 5:30PM - Parish Finance Council Meeting 19 20 No School Parent/Teacher Conferences No School 21 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 5:00PM Mouse Races & Black Jack Tournament 22 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 1:00PM Youth Group 23 24 Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 25 26 27 28 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 29 2PM - JACOMO Chorale Concert Flu Shot Clinic Nativity of Mary is hosting a Flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 11th 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The clinic is available to the school and parish community. Insurance plans that are accepted: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Coventry of Kansas, Humana, United Healthcare, All Saves, Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans. For those without accepted insurance, $25 fee. Bring insurance card to the clinic. No on-line registration this year. There is a sign up sheet at the back of church or you may contact Susie Addison by email saddison@nativityofmary.org or call the school office, 353-0284.
OCTOBER 9, 2016 - SCHOOL Saturday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m. The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland Our parish school partners with the FIRE Foundation so we can welcome students with special needs. Please consider attending FIRE Ball on Saturday, November 5th at 6 pm at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. Proceeds from this fun and fabulous fall gala support inclusive Catholic education at 13 area schools. Tickets are $125. Sponsorship opportunities are available too. For more info go to firefoundation.org. Donations for the silent and live auctions are needed, especially, tickets to performances and sporting events, sporting memorabilia, dining gift cards, hotel points and airline miles. Contact Julie Rose, rose@diocesekcsj.org or Amy Baker, baker_ae@pacbell.net to donate. Our Kids that Care Campaign to benefit The Bishop Sullivan Center runs from October 10th-October 31st. We will collect gently used hats, gloves, mittens, coats, blankets and other warm winter clothing. There is a drop off bin in the front hall of the school. The project is sponsored by the Middle School Service Group. In the poor and outcast we see Christ s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ. Pope Francis Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for a part-time job? There is an aftercare position open at Nativity of Mary School, Monday-Friday 3:00-5:30. Please contact Mary Parrish at 353-0284 or mparrish@nativityofmary.org for more information. Thank you everyone for joining the Cub Scouts at Panera Bread last week. The best part of the evening was seeing so many school families as well as parishioners together for dinner! We appreciate the support of our teachers and the entire Nativity community. Pack 178 Heifer Project Halloween Carnival The junior high students will be hosting a Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 28th with proceeds going to the Heifer Project. There will be game booths for the children to enjoy. Games cost a dime. Children will receive prizes at all booths. This will take the place of classroom parties. We will need trinkets and candy (please NO peanut or peanut processed products) to use as prizes. If you can help with this, please send to the school office marked Carnival. Praying the Rosary - For the Catholic Church, the month of October is dedicated to our Mother Mary in the form of the Most Holy Rosary. We will be discussing and praying the Rosary as classes, as a school and as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us as a family or in your individual prayers in praying the Rosary during this month. During October the rosary will be recited on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the church. All are welcome! Please continue to collect Box Tops for Education labels for the school. You can turn them in to the school office, the Ministry Center, or leave them in the hospitality room at church.
OCTOBER 9, 2016 - THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The readings today speak of healing and salvation. In Second Kings, Naaman, a commander of the army of the king of Syria, develops leprosy. He goes to a stranger, a prophet from Israel, when no one else can cure his disease. Much to his surprise, after a simple bath in the river, he is cured. In Luke's Gospel, Jesus cures ten lepers and sends them to the priest. Only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus for his cure and only he hears the words, "Your faith has saved you." The psalm and Timothy remind us that salvation involves justice, kindness, and faithfulness and forever links us with Jesus. In a world as broken as ours, both healing and salvation are necessary. HEALING Leprosy is a disease that does not kill but lingers for years, deforming the body and isolating the sufferer. It has been used in the scriptures to suggest the destructive power of sin and its resulting isolation from the community. Jesus acts in marked contrast to this view when he touches and heals those shunned by their community. The focus of the readings today is not on the disease itself, not on sin, but on the response of two who were healed. Both lepers are outside the community of faith. Naaman is a Syrian and the leper in Luke is a Samaritan. Both are healed and experience the wholeness that healing provides. The relief and gratitude that such healing affords are more than enough, as it was for nine of the ten lepers cured in Luke. But for Naaman and the tenth leper, their healing not only makes them whole, it makes them want more. Naaman wants to take this God home with him and the tenth leper wants to thank the one who gave him life. It makes them want a continued connection to this God who brought them back to life. SALVATION Each of us has known the painful breakdown and isolation that comes with sin, personal and social, individual and community. We have known the pain that lingers for years. And we have known moments of healing, of wholeness restored, the compassionate touch of someone who reminds us that we belong not just to the community but to God. We are not only healed of our brokenness, we are also saved from lives of isolation and misery. We receive that salvation when, like Naaman and the tenth leper, we recognize the source of the grace and mercy, and return to it and take it home with us. So not only are we healed, we become a source of healing and salvation for others in a world where the suffering does not seem to end. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company In today s gospel, we hear of the ten men afflicted with leprosy, and the one who glorifies God for being healed. It is a dramatic scene of gratitude. But in order for the miracle to happen in the first place, these men had to start walking in faith before their diseased conditions changed one tiny bit. Good stewards of their faith realize that they cannot wait until their problems are over to start walking in faith. They praise God even in the darkest of nights, and in the worst of circumstances. Do we walk in faith, giving the Lord our gratitude even when we are in difficult circumstances? ACCOUNTABLE It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are held accountable. --Molière FALL FESTIVAL - Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor for an afternoon of family fun on Sunday, October 16th from noon - 5 pm. Festivities will be held at our home at 8745 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, MO and include a spaghetti dinner, bake sale, craft sale and a cash raffle. This year we also have a beautiful handmade quilt to raffle off. All proceeds go to benefit our home for the elderly poor. Call 761-4744 for information. SPAGHETTI DINNER & MISSION WAREHOUSE TOUR - Saturday, October 8th, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist, 2100 N Noland Rd., Independence, MO. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, Italian sausage, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Entertainment provided by Frank and Grace Ancona & The Gumbas. Free will offering. All proceeds will benefit the Mission Shipments. There will be raffle items and baked goods available. Please RSVP by calling 816-786-4328.