PARISH 9401 MISSION ROAD, LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66206 • Office: (913) 649-1337 • Fax: (913) 649-1339

Website: www.cureofars.com • Email: cureparish@cureofars.com

SCHOOL 9403 MISSION ROAD, LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66206 • Office: (913) 648-2620 • Fax: (913) 648-3810

Website: www.cureofars.org • Email: school@cureofars.com

Pastor Fr. Richard Storey

Associate Pastor Fr. Justin Hamilton

Senior Priest Fr. Tony Lickteig

In Residence Fr. Quy Ta

Deacons Dcn. Steve White Dcn. Phillip Nguyen

Mass Schedule

Weekend Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am, 12:00 & 6:00 pm

Weekday Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:15 am Saturday 8:00 am

Confessions Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm Sunday 4:30-5:30 pm First Saturday of every month following the 8:00 am Mass

Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Curé of Ars Catholic Church Lead all to the Church through the Word, the Sacraments and the Mass.

January 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord

DEACON’S REFLECTION MASS INTENTIONS

Be A Light

Today, as we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we learn how God revealed Himself to all people of all nations, not just a chosen few. Our readings focus on light: “Rise up in splendor Jeru-salem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. ...Nations shall walk by your light.” Is 60:1-3. The beginning of the second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel announces the arrival of the three Magi in Jerusalem, seeking the newborn king of the Jews.

These three men were astronomers by vocation, and for many years they had been studying the stars in the firmament. When this un-usual new star rose, they knew that an extraordinary event had to have taken place. They were determined to find the cause of this star.

Led only by the light of this new star, they then set out on their trek. Their journey had to have been uncertain and perilous. After all, they had no maps, no one to guide them, only the light of this star. We can only imagine how they must have felt when the star disappeared from their sight in Jerusalem. They began to ask around, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?”

King Herod met secretly with the Magi to find out what they knew. Herod then sent them to Bethlehem and instructed them to return to him after they had seen the child. Amazingly after they left Herod’s palace, the star reappeared to guide them, to lead them to the place where Jesus was. When they entered the house, “They prostrated them-selves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and of-fered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Mt 2:11.

Like the Magi opened themselves to the revelation of God through the guidance of the star, so too, we can open ourselves to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to reveal His plan for each of us. He can help us recognize that God’s plan may not be our plan. His method of leading us to peace and happiness is straight and narrow. It may require us to let go of worldly distractions, change our bad habits, and fight temptations.

We praise and thank the Lord for the revelation of His love and mercy through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. May we be faithful witnesses to His light. May our lives “shine as light in the world.” Phil 2:15.

May we always follow the light that shines from God, and may we reflect that light to all that we meet.

Deacon Phillip Nguyen

SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Candles to burn in the shrine and chapel racks are available for purchase in the candle room located to the left of the statue of St. John Vianney. Enve-lopes for payment are located in a holder on the table and when filled should be put in the drop slot between the closet doors. The cost is $3 per candle or two for $5. Make your check payable to

Curé with “Candles” in the memo line. Case purchases are available and may be made in the church office.

CANDLES

Mon. 1/7 Christmas Weekday

6:30 am Anthony O’Bryan

8:15 am Communion Service

Tue. 1/8 Christmas Weekday

6:30 am Betty Ricket

8:15 am Gene Fibuch

Wed. 1/9 Christmas Weekday

6:30 am Mary Harmless

8:15 am Mary Chapman

Thu. 1/10 Christmas Weekday

6:30 am Anne Wohlrab

8:15 am Jacob Mazurek

Fri. 1/11 Christmas Weekday

6:30 am Intentions of Kelly Crank

8:15 am Elmer, Audrey and Bill Klein

Sat. 1/12 Christmas Weekday

8:00 am John Kasik

4:00 pm Dennis Cowan

Sun. 1/13 The Baptism of the Lord

7:30 am Curé of Ars Memorial Mass

9:00 am John Brooks

10:30 am Nicholas and Paul Santoro

Noon Elizabeth Lo Hoang

6:00 pm Pastor’s Mass for the People

There will be School of Religion (SOR) classes for students on Wednesday, January 9th, 6:15-7:30 pm in the school. We would also like to invite SOR parents and guardians to join us for the Small Faith Groups in the Fr. Burak Room during the same time as the students' classes. We will continue our study on the eight Encounters in the Gospel of John. We invite all parents and guardians to participate at any point during the year.

We invite you to join the parish! To register as a parishioner of Curé of Ars go to www.cureofars.com > About Curé > Register with Curé of Ars or visit the parish office to fill out a registration form.

WELCOME TO CURÉ OF ARS!

SICK AND COMMUNION CALLS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Our Adoration Chapel is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Emergency calls can be made at any time by calling the Parish Office. Please notify the of-fice concerning hospitalization or lengthy illness at home.

Online giving is available for parishioners, mak-ing donations simple, safe, and secure. Visit our website and click on the online giving button from your computer or mobile device. Initiate a one-time gift or set up recurring donations. If you have any questions or need help getting set up, please contact the Business Manager at the Parish Office 913.649.1337.

ONLINE GIVING

The presiding priest will have a separate pyx containing low-gluten hosts. Simply receive from his line at Mass stating “low gluten”.

LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS

Please email all bulletin items by Noon on Monday to curebulletin@cureofars.com

BULLETIN DEADLINE

PARISH EVENTS

In Need of Prayer?

We have a group of people here at Curé of Ars who are willing to pray for your special needs in the privacy of their homes. All is kept confi-dential. Call Jeanne Dervin at 913.648.3214 or Ruthanne Schroeder at 913.341.0653.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Readings for the week of January 6, 2019

Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13

[cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a

[8ab]/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf.

11]/Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf.

11]/Mk 6:45-52

Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and

15bc, 17 [cf. 11]/Lk 4:14-22a

Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-

20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a

and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 3:22-30

Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-

25, 27-28, 29-30 [1]/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-

7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

BOY SCOUT TROOP 395 CHILI DINNER/RAFFLE, SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 - 5-7:30 PM

Everyone is invited to the 9th annual Curé of Ars Boy Scout Troop 395 chili dinner fundraiser on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 5-7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 each (maximum of $25 / family), and the menu includes chili, hot dogs, cornbread, dessert, and beverage. The event will be held in the school cafeteria. The event also includes a raffle with many fun items. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased after all Masses the weekends of January 5-6 and January 12-13, or by contacting Connie Martin at 913.548.5327.

Please support this Curé of Ars Boy Scout Troop fundraiser, as these youth are our future leaders in our community!

Adult Education Classes

Church History in the High Middle Ages

There is still time to join us! Kick off the New Year by learning more about the history of our faith! Church History in the High Middle Ages was an exciting period in which crusaders fought in the Holy Land and Spain, St. Thomas Aquinas and the Scholastics described our faith in great theological and philosophical detail, and papal elections were set down as they still exist today. Join presenter Andrew Lynch to learn about all this and much more in this six-week series that began on Thursday, January 3. The next class meets on January 10th in the Father Burak room at 7 pm. Those interested can register ($10) when they arrive.

Please visit the parish's adult education web page for more information (www.cureofars.com/adult-formation-classes) or email Andrew Lynch (andrewlynch@cureofars.com) with any questions.

PARISH EVENTS

Our Parish Family Weekly Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Please join us every Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm in the church to pray for marriages, families, vocations and for those who have left the faith to return to the Sacraments. This is for the whole family, children included. We will pray this beautiful and powerful prayer as we call on Our Lady’s intercession for these intentions.

Monthly Food Drive on January 12 and 13

Please bring NONNON-PERISHABLE food to the Catholic Charities truck on site after each Mass. Many in need are depending on us. The following are special requests: canned meat (tuna, chicken, salmon), peanut butter, canned or dried beans, canned fruits, low sodium vegetables, pasta sauce and canned tomatoes, cereal (whole grain, low sugar content), whole grains (pasta, pancake mix, etc.), oatmeal or grits, and rice (brown, white or basmati). We will be passing out grocery bags this weekend. Thank you for your help and support!

Check out the CD/Book Kiosk

Check out our Curé of Ars CD/Book Kiosk that is located next to the Fr. Burak Room. CD’s from the best Catholic speakers are available for a small donation of only $4.00. Books from many of the best Catholic writers are available for the small donation of only $5.00! These books and CD’s normally cost much, much more. What great gifts to help you, or someone you love, deepen an understanding and love for the Catholic faith!

Faith Conversations

Faith Conversations, a long-standing adult discussion and social group covering a wide variety of topics, meets Sundays following the 9:00 am Mass. All are welcome.

Special Needs Ministry

Curé of Ars, as a part of the Archdiocese special needs min-istry, offers support and resources so that our parishioners with disabilities can fully participate in the life of our church community. If you need assistance or information on pro-grams, please contact parish liaisons: Joanna Nickson, joana.nickson@gmail.com or Joanna Rivard, joanna-rivard@hotmail.com. For more information go to www.archkck.org/ministries--offices/special-needs

St. Mary’s Kitchen

We will be going to St. Mary’s Kitchen again on Monday, January 21. We leave the church at 8:30 am on the third Monday of each month. For more information on volunteering, please call Jane at 913.383.3573.

Message of Gratitude to Curé Parishioners

On November 29th, I was in a car accident in front of Curé of Ars Catholic church. I would like to thank the persons who came to help me as I was injured and confused. I will never forget the woman who prayed over me--to protect me. If you are reading this, thank you. I know the Holy Spirit is indeed within you.

Jennyfer Malley

Children’s Rose Processions

All children in the parish are invited to participate in the Respect Life Rose Processions Sunday, January 20th to commemorate the 46th anniversary of Roe V. Wade. The processions are scheduled for the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses. No need to sign up, just come on back when Father announces to "go to the vestibule if you would like to participate in the procession." We also invite any parishioners in the 6th grade or older to walk in the procession and help guide the younger children and any adults to help organize the children to process. Service hours are available. If you have any questions, please call Joanna at 913 620-1758 or joannarivard@hotmail.com

“Listen. Put it into your heart … the thing that frightened you,

the thing that afflicted you is nothing: Do not let it disturb you …Am I not here, I who am your mother? Are you not under my

shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you

not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you

need something more?”

Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1531

As a special dedication to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Rosary will be prayed every Sunday at 7:10 pm in the Cry Room of the Church. Please join us in community to pray the prayer Our Blessed Mother gave to us.

ANNULMENT PROCESS

Curé of Ars is dedicated to supporting those who have expe-rienced a divorce. We are here to give you understanding as well as practical help, and to explain the annulment process and its distinction from civil divorce. We are committed to helping those who have been through a divorce and would like to find out more about the annulment process. For more information, contact Jodie Stockwell at jodiestockwell@me.com. or contact the parish office.

PARISH EVENTS

Bible Study

Our weekly Bible Study meets Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm in the Ars II Room. We are currently reviewing the Gospel of Luke. All are welcome, come as often as your schedule allows. For more information contact Jodie Stockwell or Bill Hobbs

913.568.6300.

Men of Curé

Join us on Friday mornings in the Fr. Burak Room as we discuss the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. The discussions will be 7:00-8:00 am. Coffee will be served. Please contact Doug Leibbrandt at 816.695.3357 if you would like more infor-mation.

Legion of Mary

Please join us as we pray the Rosary, participate in good works for our community, and share in a deeper spiritual relationship with our Blessed Mother. When: Tuesday Morning after 8:15 am Mass and Tuesday Evening 6:30 pm (cry room). All are welcome! For more information, contact Sallie Steele at 816.914.0733.

Join the Auxiliary of the Legion of Mary on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Cry Room. Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm to pray the Rosary and to learn more about the Legion and our Blessed Mother. All are welcome. Call Sallie Steele, 816-914-0733, or Amelia Fitzpatrick, 816-820-1837, for more information.

Rosary Repair

Email David and Jacqueline Elbert at HolyRosaryRepair@gmail.com with questions and to make arrangements or contact Curé of Ars Church 913-649-1337. Repairs are done free of charge with some exceptions. They also will accept donations of old rosaries.

Today Mary is a heaven for us, because she bears God within herself.

The Most High God has abased Himself and made His dwelling in her, so that He might

bring about our salvation. St. Ephrem

Catholic Community Hospice

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past few years, the holiday season can be challenging. Please consider reading our Holiday Grieving: Reflection, Tips and Hopes page on our website: catholiccharitiesks.org/grieving-during-the-holidays/. Please feel free to call us with any questions or comments at 913.621.5090.

Assistance in Receiving Communion

If you need assistance in receiving communion, please notify one of the ushers when you come into the church and they will let one of the Eucharistic Ministers know.

Knights of Columbus

Don't miss the Breakfast Buffet this Sunday. At the December meeting, Alan Frederick was named Knight of the Month for his work at the Breakfast Buffets. The Ray Stolhand family, (especially the grandkids) were named

Family of the Month for their help with Breakfast With Saint Nick and the Tootsie Roll Drive.

New, Easy Online Sign Up to Become a Knights of Columbus Member - Just go to knights.net from a computer or mobile device and select the Join tab. It takes just a few minutes to sign up. The only requirements for membership are that you be a practical (that is practicing) Catholic man and at least 18 years of age. Gentlemen, what are you waiting for? Why not join us? For more information about Our Lady of Peace Council #9856 at Curé, contact Grand Knight, Ed Lewis at grandknight@kofccureofars, or Membership Chairman, Don Catron at dcatron@kc.rr.com, or use go to https://cureofars.com/knights-of-columbus

Are you praying for someone who is struggling? Are you praying about a burden that is weighing you down? You might like to help but do not know what to do. You may feel a need for help but do not want to

bother anyone or do not know who to ask. Consider con-tacting Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk with you, help you carry your burdens, and bring God’s loving care. Don’t hesitate. Be courageous enough to make a call. Contact David Chaffee at 913.317.8393 or Ed Connolly at 913.707.2343.

Office: (913) 649-1337 Email: cureparish@cureofars.com

Pastor, Fr. Richard Storey frstorey@cureofars.com Associate Pastor, Fr. Justin Hamilton justinhamilton@cureofars.com Senior Associate, Fr. Tony Lickteig tonylickteig@archkckcs.org Ministry Assistant, Sister Julie Galan, csj jgalan@cureofars.com Deacon Steve White stevewhite@cureofars.com Deacon Phillip Nguyen phillipnguyen@cureofars.com Parish Manager, Bob Kolich bobkolich@cureofars.com Business Manager, Katy Rocca katyrocca@cureofars.com Parish Life Coordinator, Carol Morris carolmorris@cureofars.com Communications Coordinator, Amy Naab amynaab@cureofars.com Music Ministry, Ellen Tuttle ellentuttle@cureofars.com RCIA, Sister Rosie rcia@cureofars.com School of Religion, Bernadette Myers bernadettemyers@cureofars.com Youth Coordinator, Andrew Lynch andrewlynch@cureofars.com School Principal, Andrew Legler andrew.legler@cureofars.com Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Joni Rundle joni.rundle@cureofars.com Facebook: CureofArsLeawoodKS

Twitter: @CureofArslw

PRAYERS NEEDED

Please pray for those in our parish who are suffering from illness:

Rick Sinclair, Zach Josephson, Brian Titus, Darcy Fowler, Jerry Saale, Dean and Marian Wiseman, Jeannie Bolton, Tom Barry, Ross McVey, Wes Kurre, Dan Monks, Audrey Dhooge, Kathleen Helming, Binish Paul, Jeff Hoffman, Susie Leake Gilbert, Vern Marlo, Sister Ruth, Jim Farmer, Tim Werth, Msgr. Charles McGlinn, Joan Hurley, Bob Bolton, Tim Corbett and Janet Reid.

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms

Baptisms for children are celebrated Sunday following the noon Mass or Satur-day following the 4:00 pm Mass. Please complete the baptism form on the web-site: www.cureofars.com, under Sacraments, or call the parish office.

Marriages

The Archdiocese requires a couple to allow six months preparation before mar-riage by attending preparation/spirituality sessions prior to the date. If you are planning a wedding, please contact Carol Morris in the parish office at carolmorris@cureofars.com

Please pray for all those who have died and for the consolation of their families:

Jeff Petrie, son of Jim and Kathy

PARISH DIRECTORY

CONGRATULATIONS

Baptisms Weddings

Gabriella Rylynn Woolam 12/23

Joseph Robert Knight 12/29

Oliver Lawrence Vessell 12/29

Rose James Konomos 12/29

Liliana Marie Larson 12/29

Goldie Marie Giffen 12/30

Everett Thomas Gage 12/30

Please let us know when your loved one is better!

December 31

Kelsie Marie Fiss

And

Brock Michael Jacobs