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 Melissa Clancy, Business Manager Paula Cassity, Administrative Assistant Maria Milazzo, Music Ministry & Liturgist Becky Winbinger, Youth Group Mary Jo Nafus, Secretary School Staff Mrs. Mary Parrish, Principal Carmen Wolfgeher, Secretary New Parishioners If you are new to our parish and would like more information please contact the Parish Office. 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 Care Sacraments for the Sick. Rev. Bob Stone, 353-2184, ext. 404 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 Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information Parish Ministry Council Marilyn Mineart - 509-1277/minmar23@att.net Diocesan Victim s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, 816-812-2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/ nativityofmaryparish/
OCTOBER 7, 2018 - THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 8-14, 2018 Sat., Oct. 6 - Vigil of the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Donald & Ruth Gordon Sunday, Oct. 7 - The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM For the Homebound and Sick of our Parish 10:30AM + John Hank Rys Monday, October 8 - Columbus Day 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, October 9 - St. Denis & St. John Leonardi 8:30AM For all those who have asked for our prayers Wednesday, October 10 8:30AM + Michael Divine Thursday, October 11 - St. John the XIII 8:30AM For Teachers and Students Friday, October 12 8:30AM Nativity of Mary Parish & School Sat. Oct. 13 - Vigil of 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00PM + Barney/Maxine Breunig & Vito/Gaetana Milazzo Sunday, Oct. 14 - The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM + Velma Pott 10:30AM + Margaret Trigg PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vern/Margaret Ault Garry/Emily Gagnon Carlos Pinon Judy Bohner Barbara Garrett Mary Kay Seller Jason Bulloc Joey Gray Patrick Singleton Shannon Casey Marla Herbst Bernice/Norm Steffen Steve Christensen Cynthia/Dennis Jones Patricia Stone John Clarke Debbie Haney Kubiak Breit Maureen Sutera Jean Covey Katie Lesmeister Zeniada Torres Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe John Tuccillo Sharon Dudley Anna McNeil Carol Byrd Weaver Kathy Dunbar Jim Miceli Alyssa Webb Roni Durkee Arnold Muzquiz Daniel Wheeler Beth Ann Eimer Juan/Mary Perez Gerard Wickey Mary Enyart Eric Parvin Ayden Wright Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27] 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MUSIC OUTLINE Gathering: G #812, A Place at the Table Gloria: G #322 Psalm: G #86, Psalm 128: Blest Are Those Who Love You, Refrain II Offertory: God of Broken Hearts, found in the worship aide Mass Setting: G #211-16, Mass of Joy and Peace Communion: G #699, God Is Love Song of Praise: G #598, O God, Beyond All Praising 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. Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass. NEW PARISHIONER INFORMATION Please print your name and address below to receive registration information. Please drop in collection basket or mail to Parish. Name Address City/State Zip Home Phone Email
OCTOBER 7, 2018 - PARISH NEWS Did You Know The Over 55 Luncheon is this Monday, October 8th, in the Ministry Center Basement, Noon - 2:00 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. After lunch we will play bingo. Come enjoy a fun afternoon with fellow parishioners! ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & PARENTS MISSION TRIP MEETING There will be an informational meeting for High School students and their parents on October 21st at 6:30p.m. in the Ministry Center Basement. We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher. PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR PRAYER LIST If you have put yourself or someone else on the prayer list please let us know when we can take your name off the list. We generally say we will keep a name on the list for 6 weeks but we know many times this is not long enough and we hate to remove a name without someone letting us know it is okay to do so. Please call the parish office, 353-2184, to keep us informed so we can keep the list updated. Thank you. NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 9/22/2018 & 9/23/2018 Envelopes $ 6,310.50 Plate $ 596.00 Church Debt $ 164.50 Pisces Fund $ 31.00 Utility Fund $ 204.00 EFT $ 155.00 Credit Card $ 441.50 Online Giving $ 488.39 Poor Box $ 129.00 Total $ 8,519.89 Tuition/Registration Fees 18-19 $ 5,132.97 Thank you for supporting our Parish Community and Catholic Education! Parent Meeting October 14th After 10:30 Mass There will be an informational meeting for parents of sophomores and above about the confirmation process. If you are unable to make the meeting please contact Becky Winbinger in the ministry center, 353-2184, or at beckywinbinger@nativityofmary.org NATIVITY OF MARY IS HOSTING A FLU VACCINE CLINIC MONDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 3:30-5:00 P.M IN THE PARISH HALL The clinic is open to all students, school families and parishioners. Insurance plans that are accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna/Aetna Medicare, Cigna, Coventry of Kansas/Advantra, Humana/Humana Medicare, United Healthcare/UMR/United Medicare, All Savers, Medicare Part B/Medicare Advantage Plans. For those without accepted insurance, $30 for the Flu shot. No on-line registration this year. To sign up please contact Susie Addison by email: saddison@nativityofmary.org or call the school office, 353-0284. Knights of Columbus Annual Drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities October 6 th -7 th The Knights of Columbus Council 6794 will participate in the 47 th annual Drive by distributing Tootsie Rolls after the weekend masses. State wide, Knights of Columbus council s will be actively participating in the drive. Proceeds from donations go to agencies which work with persons with developmental disabilities. One half of the proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at the Cardinal Glennon Children s Medical Center which was started by the Missouri Knights of Columbus in 1982 and the other half supports local agencies offering programs for those with special needs in our community. All donation proceeds are distributed. None are retained for administrative costs. In 2017 over 230 different agencies in Missouri were supported through these funds.
OCTOBER 7-27, 2018 CALENDAR 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass K of C Tootsie Roll Drive 7 8 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00PM 7PM - Book Club 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 7PM - Ministry Council Mtg. 9 7PM - Choir 10 11 12 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 5PM - Mouse Races 13 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Choir 14 11:30PM - Parent Confirmation Mtg. 15 8:30AM Communion Serv. 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 16 7PM - Choir 5:30PM - Finance Council Meeting 17 6:30PM - Liturgy Committee Mtg. 18 19 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass Cookies after Mass 20 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 21 22 8:30AM Communion Serv. 3:30-6:00 p.m. Flu Shots 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA 23 7PM - Choir 24 25 26 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 27 Available 8:00am Until sold out It s Almost Race Time! Be sure to get your ticket and get in on the fun! Saturday, October 13, 2018 Nativity of Mary Parish Hall $20 per person Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Races & More at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit Nativity of Mary Special Needs Program. Ticket includes dinner, dessert, one nonalcoholic beverage, and Mouse Races. (Must be 21 years or older) Tickets available after mass or at the door. Each school family with a parent/guardian attending the event will be entered into a drawing for $300 off their 2018-19 tuition. There will also be a raffle, silent auction, roulette wheel, and second chance prizes.
SCHOOL - OCTOBER 7, 2018 If you would like to keep up with what is going on in our parish school you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Here is all you need to do: 1. Go to the parish website: nativityofmary.org 2. Under the heading Events and News Click on School newsletter 3. On the left hand side of the page (under the picture of the kids) click on subscribe to school news 4. Enter your name and email and click submit Tour the State-of-the-Art Expansion at St. Teresa s Academy Open House October 14, 2018 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO 10:00 a.m. Mass (optional) in the Chapel of St. Joseph 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Campus Tours leave every ½ hour from the Windmoor Center You re invited to Open House at St. Teresa s Academy, the premier, all-female, Catholic high school in Kansas City. Your Open House visit includes: Student-led tours through the beautiful, historic campus Visits with dedicated St. Teresa s Academy teachers and administrators Brand new enhancements to the Goppert Center, the result of an $11 million investment on campus Additional information on athletic programs, fine arts and communication programs, extracurricular activities, service programs, college counseling, and much more. For questions, please contact Becky Flores, Admissions Director, at bflores@stteresasacademy.org or 816.501.0035. SAVE YOUR CHANGE!! The junior high students will be hosting a Halloween Carnival on Wednesday, Oct. 31 st 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. The carnival will begin at 1:30 and end at 2:15. Parents are welcome to attend. We will need trinkets and candy (please NO peanut or peanut processed products) to use as prizes. If you can help us with this, please send to the office marked Carnival. Notre Dame de Sion High School for Girls 10631 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO Open House Dates Wednesday, October 10th Open House 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 Mass at 11:00 a.m. Open House 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sion s Open Houses are a wonderful opportunity to see what we are all about! With a Sion Student Ambassador as your guide, you will tour various departments and have a chance to speak with faculty, admissions staff, and current parents and students! To RSVP for either open house, visit: Ndsion.edu/openhouse Please continue to recycle your junk mail, office papers, newspapers, etc. Our recycle bins are located in the church parking lot just off of 36th Terrace. Please save pop tabs, boxtops and Best Choice barcodes for our school. You can drop them off at the school or church.
OCTOBER 7, 2018 - THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A dog is a man's best friend. Yes, well, maybe not. While we get quite attached to our pets and other animal friends, it is other persons who are our real friends. "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh." The best marriages, according to studies, are ones in which the husband and wife view each other as equals and share equally in the running of the home and the family. Tasks and decisions are shared, and there is agreement on the raising of children and they always have each other's back when the little ones like to push their buttons. "If Daddy says no ask Mommy." Oh no! You don't get away with that trick, little one! Couples who have been married many years, have seen their children grow up and have seen their grandchildren and even greatgrandchildren, are often seen happily conversing and holding hands in their nursing homes or other residences. It's that lifelong respect for the other that keeps a marriage happy, despite the occasional disagreement. Respect is key. If this respect is missing, especially from the beginning, perhaps a true marriage did not exist. This is a mystery we deal with in sincere prayer. ALL HAVE ONE ORIGIN We hear in the Letter to the Hebrews that Christ is made one with us in his suffering--"he 'for a little while' was made 'lower than the angels,' that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." "He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them 'brothers [and sisters].' " We are all made in the image of God, and therefore are one in Christ. We sometimes forget that Christ is our brother as well as our Lord. The love he has for us is faithful and never ending. "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife." For "God made them male and female," equal in love and respect for one another. LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME Jesus' love extends not only to adults. It extends not only to those in loving and respectful marriages, but extends to all people, especially children big and little. The disciples tried to prevent parents from bringing their children to Jesus for a blessing. Jesus rebuked the disciples and said, "Let the children come to me... for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." His teachings always emphasized humility and trust, and he held up these children as the best examples. "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Children are by nature curious and humble; they know that they are small and depend on their parents for everything. Likewise, we must be humble and recognize that we are small before God and depend on God for everything in our lives that is good. To have this attitude is to look for the kingdom of God and to be ready to enter it. And, like the children, we will be touched and blessed by Jesus and welcomed into his arms. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of our great treasures is the way the Church has frequently flourished under unfavorable conditions, like the grape ivy on the mantel that refuses to die no matter how infrequently you water it or open the drapes. Like the apartheid laws in South Africa in the last century, the penal laws of Ireland were aimed at depriving the majority population of basic human rights. The Protestant parliament of Ireland enacted laws limiting the practice of Catholicism. The goal was to force conversion from "popery" to the Church of Ireland, and additional laws took aim at Jews, non-anglicans, and Quakers. There were laws against intermarriage, laws against Catholics being lawyers (there was a one-hundred-pound fine), a law granting lifelong income to priests who became Protestant, and a ban on weapons. In fact, until 1793, a Catholic man had to recruit and pay a Protestant man to serve in the local militia in his place! As if family life is not complicated enough in any age, the sons of a deceased father could divide his land equally, unless one became Protestant. In that case all would go to him! When allowed, new Catholic churches had to be built of wood, not stone, be off a main road or city square, have no steeple or bell, and be called a "chapel." Catholic "Emancipation" was largely secured by 1829, but even up to the founding of the Irish State in the 1920s, some effects of the laws endured. No wonder that poor Irish immigrants to the United States frequently built gloriously beautiful churches as their first act on free soil! Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
OCTOBER 7, 2018 - THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Join Religious Ramblers on a Pilgrimage to Wisconsin Oct 15-19. Visit the Cathedral of St. Mary, where Archbishop Fulton Sheen served as a young altar boy and was later ordained; Holy Hill National Shrine; the site of the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the U.S, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin s fall colors and its rich cultural heritage. Space is limited. For more info or to sign up: religiousramblers@gmail.com or 816-233-8427. De La Salle Alumni Did you graduate from De La Salle High School, Kansas City, MO? Did you know there is an alumni website? Check out www.delasalletitanskc.org. Posted on the website are yearbooks as well as information about the alumni banquet and class information. Beginning Experience - Grief Support Weekend October 12-24 Sanctuary of Hope, Kansas City, Kansas This invitation is open to men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. It is a time to heal and a time to begin anew. Reservations required. For more info visit: www.beginningexperiencekc.org, email:register.bekc@gmail.com, or contact Lori 913-980-7966 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. Dignity of All - Leah Darrow October 26th - 7:00 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel High School 2901 NW Lee s Summit, Rd., Lee s Summit, MO Leah Darrow, a former contestant on America s Next Top Model, is coming to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School to present on The Dignity of All during SMA s Respect Life Day. Leah will be giving a secondary talk open to ANYONE in the evening in SMA s gymnasium. Her story of life and redemption has been inspiring thousands of people across the nation. We hope to see you there! Creamed Soups Tuna Oatmeal Packages Instant Mashed Potatoes Canned Meats Canned Fruits Mac & Cheese Jelly 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... 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 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.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Nativity of Mary Church #646150 10017 E. 36th Terrace South Independence, MO 64052 TELEPHONE 816 353-2184 CONTACT PERSON Mary Jo Nafus SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows XP Pro PRINTER Konica Minolta C452 Color TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION October 7, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS