Nativity of Mary Church and School 10017 E 36th Terrace Independence, MO 64052 Parish: (816) 353-2184 Fax: (816) 358-4155 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 Becky Winbinger, 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
AUGUST 19, 2018 - THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK - AUG. 20-26, 2018 Sat., Aug. 18 - Vigil of the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + John Hank Rys Sunday, Aug. 19 - The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM 10:30AM + Shirley Durbin + Angelo DiGaetano Monday, August 20 - St. Bernard Communion Service Tuesday, August 21 - St. Pius X, Pope + Al & Mary Flowers Wed., Aug. 22 - The Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary + Jim Rogers Thur., August 23 - St. Rose of Lima Communion Service Friday, August 24 - St. Bartholomew Communion Service Sat., Aug. 25 - Vigil of 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Patricia Giamalva Sunday, Aug. 26 - The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM 10:30AM + Virginia McMenamy + Caterina Di Gaetano PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Barbara Garrett Gary Pricer Michael Bell Joey Gray Mary Kay Seller Judy Bohner Marla Herbst Mike Singleton Jason Bulloc Cynthia/Dennis Jones Patrick Singleton Steve Christensen Debbie Haney Kubiak Bernice/Norm Steffen John Clarke Katie Lesmeister Breit Maureen Sutera Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe Zeniada Torres Sharon Dudley Anna McNeil John Tuccillo Kathy Dunbar Jim Miceli Carol Byrd Weaver Roni Durkee Juan/Mary Perez Alyssa Webb Mary Enyart Arnold Muzquiz Daniel Wheeler Shannon Casey Carlos Pinon Ayden Wright Garry/Emily Gagnon Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd- 36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes the heat of summer translates into unrest in a city's streets. In the summer of 1834, popular sentiment against the presence of the Ursuline nuns near Boston reached a boiling point. An influx of Irish laborers had an impact on the work force in the city, and a deepseated resentment against Catholics fueled the fire. The nuns supported themselves with a school, and most of the young women students were drawn from patrician Protestant families. Nevertheless, rumors fed by the saga of an unhappy junior sister and a later episode of a senior sister fleeing the place increased tensions. The city's selectmen were given a tour by the disgruntled sister, who by then had returned, and found all things in good order. That didn't please the mob, and the mother superior didn't help matters when she said that the bishop had platoons of Irishmen at hand, twenty thousand strong, to do marauders harm. By August 11, the convent had been invaded, ransacked, and burned to the ground. The nuns fled to Maine and Canada. The diocese attempted to recover losses, but the commonwealth offered only ten thousand dollars, which was rejected. Years later, a legislative bill for the state to rebuild the convent and school was roundly defeated. Yet the enterprise of Catholic education had great resilience, and in 1946, more than a hundred years after the riots, the Ursulines returned to Boston to re-establish an academy that endures to the present day. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase. --St. Rose of Lima
AUGUST 19, 2018 - PARISH NEWS Did You Know Nativity of Mary Altar Society and the PTO are collaborating knowledge and forces. We are bringing in at least 28 Holiday Vendors for Shopping and A Lovely Food Cafe' in the Parish Hall. In the Cafeteria will be Pictures with Santa, Kids Cookie Decorating, Gift Wrapping, Coloring, Hot Chocolate and More. Please SAVE the Date Now, Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall and 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Kids Cafeteria Fun Area. The Altar Society needs assistance from a parishioner with carpenter skills to install a cabinet in both the Ministry Center and the kitchenette in the Narthex of the church. If you can help please contact Mary Vitt, 520-1575, for more information. Save the Date KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4962 GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 TEETERING ROCKS GOLF COURSE The 4 person scramble is a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. with proceeds to benefit the various charities donated to by Council #4962. Beverages, lunch, and prizes provided. Call (816) 678-4986 or (816) 356-4962 for additional Information. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 7/21/2018 & 7/22/2018 Plate $ 685.00 Church Debt $ 972.00 Pisces Fund $ 477.00 Utility Fund $ - EFT $ - Credit Card $ - Online Giving $ - Poor Box $ 136.00 Total $ 11,195.00 Tuition/Registration Fees 17-18 Tuition/Registration Fees 18-19 $ 27,162.68 October 13, 2018 Nativity of Mary Parish Hall Be sure to take a bulletin home next weekend. It will have the all the information you will need to be part of this annual FUNdraising event! 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion Parent Meeting August 19th after the 10:30 a.m. Mass There will be an informational meeting for parents of children in 2nd grade or above that need to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion on August 19th in the church after 10:30 a.m. mass. If you are unable to make the meeting contact Becky Winbinger in the Ministry Center at 353-2184 or email at beckywinbinger@nativityofmary.org. Classes will begin in the fall Do you know anyone who is interested in joining our church or that wants more information on the Catholic faith please have them contact Becky Winbinger at the Ministry Canter, 353-2184. They will need to set up an appointment with her before classes begin this fall.
AUGUST 19 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 CALENDAR 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 11:30AM - 1st Sacrament Mtg. 19 20 3PM - Nativity of Mary Band Auditions for placement 9AM - Quilters 21 3PM - Nativity of Mary Band Instrument tryouts 22 23 Communion Serv 24 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 25 Available beginning at 8:00 a.m. 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 26 27 9AM - Quilters 28 29 30 31 September 1 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 2 3 Labor Day Ministry Center and School Closed 9AM - Quilters 6PM - PTP Mtg. 4 5 7PM Altar Society Meeting 6 9AM Eucharistic Adoration 7 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass Nativity 80th Feast Day Celebration 4PM - Mass 5PM Parish Social 7PM - Concert 8
SCHOOL - AUGUST 19, 2018 ATTENTION BOY SCOUT FAMILIES AND YOUTH GROUP FAMLIES! You are all invited to participated in a fun and excellent fundraiser to help you earn credits toward scout expenses or Youth Group Expenses, as well as earn money for our Church. Please join me over Labor Day weekend to make delicious Funnel Cakes at the Santa Cali Gon Days Festival for Nativity of Mary! For each shift worked on behalf of your child, your family will earn credits toward your expenses that will be given directly to the scoutmaster/youth group coordinator. Ask aunts, uncles, grandparents to sign up to earn as many credits for your child as you can! The credit amount per shift will depend on the total profit earned over the weekend, which is very dependent on the weather and the crowd size. Barring thunderstorms that weekend, I would estimate it will be $25 per person per shift. Most shifts are 2 1/2-4 hours. We will fill the slots on a first come, first serve basis. 1) Click the link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com http://signup.com/go/qoatxet 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It s Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SighUp.com. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up. Please let me know if you have any questions! Rosie Johnson - 816-719-9265 or rose.johnson@millercoors.com NATIVITY ATHLETICS HOT DOG BOOTH Nativity Athletics will be running the HOT DOG booth at Santa-Cali-Gon. We need your support! If you are available to work a shift or two over Labor Day weekend please use the link below to sign up. It is a great way to get to know other Nativity of Mary families. Please contact me if you have any questions. https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/60b0f4eacaa28a5fa7-santacaligon UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS AUGUST 19TH Come and give your input on what you would like to do in youth group this year. We want to hear from as many as we can. High School will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Middle School will meet at 2:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. AUGUST 25TH Middle School and High School students join us for an evening at the T-Bones game. We will meet at 5:45 p.m. to carpool to the game. Bring a friend. Permission slips are required. Cost should be around $15 per ticket and the anything you wish to buy at the ballpark. Please RSVP by August 23rd. Adult drivers are needed. To RSVP or more information on any of these events contact Becky Winbinger in the Ministry Center office - 353-2184. Jesus, Others, Yourself Joy: Our Theme for this school year.
AUGUST 19, 2018 - THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wisdom is a quality that appears to be sorely lacking in our society today. Sometimes it seems that our leaders are promoting action after action that is the exact opposite of wise or good. How can our faith survive when so much around us seems to be pulling in the opposite direction? Our readings today encourage us to seek wisdom and learn how to apply it in our own lives and in the world around us. Wisdom (in the first reading) says, "Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." Our second reading urges that we "do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord." Jesus teaches that "the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." For the sake of the life of our world, we must be willing to grow into wisdom. TASTE AND SEE Wisdom is often identified with Christ and with the Holy Spirit. Both are present in today's readings, one as a metaphor, the other as a doctrine. "To the one who lacks understanding, [Wisdom] says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed!" She urges us, "Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." Jesus urges us to be united with him in an intimate way in his flesh and blood in the Eucharist. We are blessed with the quality of wisdom, if only we recognize this and welcome our Lord into our hearts. WELCOME ME AND LIVE "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" In those days, before our understanding of the Eucharist, before the Last Supper when Jesus offered himself to his disciples in the bread and wine, this may have been a reasonable theological question, as well as a logical one. They did not understand. They did not have the wisdom to see the metaphor, or to know that further understanding would be forthcoming. But to those who were open to Jesus' words, the bread of life was offered and accepted as the way to life eternal. They may not have understood that Jesus was speaking of eternal life, not our physical life on Earth, that would be given forever, but they were captivated by the metaphor and believed. "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." It is possible to be puzzled and still believe. So what does this mean for us today? Wisdom is something we sorely need in our world, and it is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Partaking of the Body and Blood of the Lord is to gain wisdom as well as eternal life, to participate in the life of God, the Trinity, and of each other in love and caring. We must abandon our foolish ways and believe. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company Jesus announces that he is the living bread. And we understand that the Eucharist is the center of our life in faith: in our families, parish, local church and throughout the world. We are the stewards of Christ s life in the Eucharist. We are called to put the Eucharist into action. How do we do that? St. Paul enjoins us to be always grateful, to worship, to try to understand the will of the Lord and to watch carefully how we live. What are some of the ways we can put the Eucharist into action this week? Catholic Stewardship August 2018 e-bulletin 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.
AUGUST 19, 2018 - MORE PARISH NEWS Please continue to recycle your junk mail, office papers, newspapers, etc. Our recycle bin is in the 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. 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 for you to fill out and drop in the slot. Protecting God's Children Workshop at Nativity of Mary Parish There will be a Protecting God's Children Workshop held at Nativity of Mary on August 22nd from 6:30-9:30pm in the parish hall. Please use this link Protecting God's Children Workshop to register for the class, or a class at another location if it works better with your schedule. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to providing a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph requires all volunteers, including field trip drivers, who will be in contact with children/youth or who will be supervising minors or vulnerable adults, to comply with our safe environment program requirements by attending a VIRTUS Protecting God s Children workshop. REMINDER: Nativity of Mary Parish has a facebook page. Like our page and share a review of our wonderful parish and community. Visit us at https:// www.facebook.com/ nativityofmaryparish/ Event information and important announcements will be posted! Share with friends and family. Are you or a ministry on campus planning an event? Email Maria Milazzo at mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org with event information to be posted on facebook! The effect of receiving the body and blood of Christ is to change us into what we receive. --Pope Saint Leo the Great