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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
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
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 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, 353-2184, ext 407 Parish Ministry Council Chris Walter - Chair Diocesan Victim’s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or [email protected] Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti, 816-812-2500 or [email protected]
NOVEMBER 26, 2017 - THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK FOR NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3, 2017
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass.
We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today we have a modern feast, less than a century old, and placed at the very end of the liturgical cycle of Sun-days only in 1969. In 1925, the world was in a sorry state from the vantage point of Pope Pius XI. The winds of war had swept the map of Europe raw, and ancient Christian dynasties had fallen in Russia and Spain. Al-though the Great War had ended, wars were breaking out everywhere. Fascism was already in control in Italy, and Nazism was on the horizon for Germany. The disor-der making its claim on the human race was, the pope felt, an insult to the Divine Order. Pius XI designated the last Sunday in October as a day of universal recognition of the kingship of Christ. Creating this feast was an act of bravery by the pope, who was standing up against idolatry of the state and the dehumanizing forces of the modern world, things that are not hard to detect in to-day's world as well. In 1969 it seemed fitting to move the feast to a place of honor at the end of the year, a way of summing up the whole movement of the liturgical year toward the perfection of the Kingdom of God. In recent decades, many Protestant churches have adopted this day from the new Roman calendar, so it is shared now with the Church of England, the Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches, and others. -Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Sat., Nov. 25 - Vigil of the Feast of Christ the King
4:00PM + Donald & Ruth Gordon
Sunday, Nov. 26 - The Feast of Christ the King
8:00AM + Virginia McMenamy & Mike Pott
10:30AM + Zachery Weiland & Caterina DiGaetano
Monday, November 27
8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE
Tuesday, November 28
8:30AM Intentions of Arlene Stiles
Wednesday, November 29
8:30AM Intentions of Mary Vitt
Thursday, November 30 - St. Andrew the Apostle
9:00AM + Pietro Tusa
Friday, December 1
8:30AM Nativity of Mary Parish & School
Sat., December 2 - Vigil of the 1st Sunday of Advent
4:00PM + Donald & Ruth Gordon
Sunday, December 3 - The 1st Sunday of Advent
8:00AM + Kathryn & Ode Nauser
10:30AM + Pete Quiroga & Caterina DiGaetano
Vern/Margaret Ault Cynthia/Dennis Jones Jeromy Rothove
Maxine Breunig Paula Kienberger Grace Rottinghaus
Steve Christensen George Lambros Patrick Singleton
John Clarke Dan Mangold Bernice/Norm Steffen
Kelly Cook Betty Mascal George Timko, Jr.
Bob DeSchepper Jack McEnroe Annette Torbert
Roni Durkee Mary Pappas Margaret Trigg
Mary Enyart Juan/Mary Perez John Tuccillo
Erica Gonzales Carlos Pinon Mary Vitt
Barbara Garrett Steve Reasoner Carol Byrd Weaver
Mike Guthrie Mike Rooney Alyssa Webb
Marla Herbst Justin Rothove Daniel Wheeler
Vicky Hohlbaugh Ayden Wright
NOVEMBER 26, 2017 - PARISH NEWS
NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 11/11/2017 & 11/12/2017
Devotional candles are kept in the kiosk. If you would like to light one just ask an usher for assis-tance. There is a slot and envelopes available in the kiosk to place your $5 donation.
If you have a suggestion, concern, or com-ment 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.
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 [email protected], 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 heal-ing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more information.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST FROM 9AM TO NOON
All are invited to come spend some quiet time with Jesus. Come anytime during the 3 hours and stay for as long as you wish. If you would like to sign up for a specific time there is a sing up sheet on the kiosk in the back of church.
Calendars for Nursing Homes
We are collecting 2018 calendars to be delivered to nursing home residents in mid-December. If you would like to do-nate a 2018 calendar, note pads or stick-ers, please drop them in the receptacle in the hospitality kitchen in the back of
church. We will pick them up weekly. All sizes in every description are appreciated.
Did You Know…
There is a group of people who pray the rosary every Monday through Friday before
the 8:30 a.m. Communion Service and weekday masses? They start at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs-days, our all school masses. All are invited to come pray the rosary together. They are open to praying for any particular intention you may have.
LOVE NEEDED HERE No one needs love more than
someone who doesn't deserve it. --Anonymous
Nativity of Mary Altar Society Raffle and Champagne Brunch - December 3rd
V’s Restaurant - 12:30 p.m.
Stop in the narthex to see the Nativity of the Holy Family that is being raffled on December 3rd at the Altar Soci-ety Christmas Champagne Brunch. Raffle tickets are available at $1.00 a ticket or 6 for $5.00.
All are invited to join us as we celebrate the Season.
Brunch is $24.50 and includes tax & tip.
ATTENTION LECTORS
The new lector workbooks have been delivered. Please stop by the vesting sacristy when you come to mass to pick up your workbook.
Envelopes $ 7,304.00 Plate $ 839.00 Worship Space $ 587.00 Pisces Fund $ 125.00 Utility Fund $ 5.00 EFT $ 1,020.00 Credit Card $ 101.50 Online Giving $ 790.00 Poor Box $ 55.00 Total $ 10,826.50
Tuition/Registration Fees 17-18 $ 7,409.90
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 16, 2017 CALENDAR
26 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM Choir Rehearsal
27 8:30AM Communion Serv.
28 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA
29 8:30AM Mass 7PM Choir Rehearsal
30 8:30AM Mass
December 1 8:30AM Mass 9AM-Noon Eucharistic Adoration
2 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass
3 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 12:00 - 4:00 PM Nighthawk holi-day Sale - Winder Wonderland
4 8:30AM Communion Serv.
5 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 6PM - PTO Mtg. 7PM - RCIA
6 8:30AM Mass 5PM - Parish Finance Council 7PM Choir Rehearsal
7 8:30AM Mass 6PM - Christmas Program 7PM - Altar Society Meeting
8 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM Mass Feast of the Immaculate Conception Ministry Center and School Closed
9 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass
10 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM Choir Rehearsal
11 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00 p.m. 7PM - Book Club
12 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA
13 8:30AM Mass 1:30PM - School Reconciliation Service 7PM Choir Rehearsal
14 8:30AM Mass 7PM - Ministry Council Meeting
15
16 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 1:00PM - First Reconciliation Practice
Once again we have the Giving Tree to help Seton Center make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate.
1. Pick out a gift tag(s) from the Giving Tree.
2. Purchase the gift(s).
3. Place the UNWRAPPED gift(s) under the Giving Tree.
4. Hang the gift tag(s) on the Giving Tree.
The deadline to have your gifts under the Giving Tree is Sunday, December 3, 2017.
When purchasing children’s gifts please think about things that will help build motor skills and social skills and help them to be creative (no batteries). One on one handheld games are discouraged. Also, things that can be done together as a family are good choices.
Thank you for your generosity towards those in need.
SCHOOL - NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Dear Lord’s Shut-Ins
Each year the Middle School students prepare 165 containers for the needy residents of inner-city nursing homes. This is the only Christmas gift these resi-dents receive. Please help fill the containers. We need the following travel size items:
Lotion wrapped hard candy Conditioner 5-stick pack of gum Shampoo cheese/peanut butter crackers Powder Chocolate peppermint patties Soap bite-size chocolate candy Sugar free gum Pocket size Kleenex Deodorant toothbrush Toothpaste Also cash would be greatly appreciated in order to pur-chase some of these items and craft supplies. We will accept donations now through December 8th.
December 2017
4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass
Lectors Penny Baylie Joe Foley
Mike Fetters
Barbara Garrett Joe Harris
Eucharistic Ministers
*Loretta Bates Chuck Denton Sherri Eaton Loretta VanBibber Theresa Walter Volunteer Volunteer
*Denotes Captain
Mike Fetters Jeff Rosenberg Margaret Ruiz *Vanessa Wiegman Volunteer Volunteer *Denotes Captain
Becky Adkins Lisa Dec *Barbara Garrett Diane Locascio Sam Locascio Anne Reilly Ardith Scheer *Denotes Captain
Servers Henry Becker Erica Eaton
Amy Ryan Jack Ryan
Isabella Wiegman Vincent Wiegman
Ushers Ed Bruehl Marilyn Mineart Sue Reiser Bernie Schulte
Charlie Bellman Ron Galvan Mary Ann McClure Volunteer
Donnie Duffey Karen Miller Mike Monley Volunteer
December 2017 Ministry Schedule
NOVEMBER 26, 2017 - THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
Imagine a place where no one is hungry or thirsty, homeless or in need. In this place, people would willingly offer care to those who are ill or in prison; no one would be lonely or displaced. Everyone would be honored as people who possess inherent dignity as children of God. This is the image Jesus paints of his kingdom. Christ has established his kingdom here on earth, and yet there is much in the world that awaits its full and eternal expression. We see glimpses of it in the selfless care of people for the poor, imprisoned, sick, and lonely. These glimpses, and the words of Christ himself, urge us to be people who care for the least ones among us. Jesus tells us that in doing so, we care for Christ himself, who is our Lord and King. JESUS, SHEPHERD AND KING Jesus is our Good Shepherd. The shepherd gathers and protects the sheep, feeding them, and tending to their needs. "I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark," the Lord tells Ezekiel (Ezekiel 34:12). The shepherd also guides the sheep that do not follow as they should: "but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly" (Ezekiel 34:16). As sheep in God's pasture, we are to listen and respond to the voice of the shepherd, growing in obedience and following him. Jesus Christ is also the king of the universe. As king, Christ will judge our actions or lack of action. To live as people who belong to Christ, we must allow Christ to be the king of our hearts, minds, and actions. COME, YOU WHO ARE BLESSED As people under the kingship of Christ, we must also be shepherds who tend to the flock. It is upon this that we will be judged. Yet how many times do we pass a person on the street without taking notice of his or her distress? Perhaps they are homeless, hungry, in need of psychological help or emotional support, and we walk by, maybe with a nod or a brief greeting, perhaps with eyes averted, not knowing what to say or to do. We might offer a silent prayer as we move along to our destination. We may wonder why someone has not offered aid or taken the person to the nearest shelter. In our hearts we know that we could be that someone. Each of us has some particular something we must do in word, deed, or prayer, in person, or through the local and world-wide organizations that serve the poor. This is who we are to be as fol-lowers of Christ, who is king of the universe.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company
In today’s Gospel, Saint Matthew offers a compelling vision of the end-time, when the people of all nations are brought before the Lord to give an account of their lives and actions.
Interestingly, the sheep, the righteous ones, are re-warded for having acted with love and compassion with-out having recognized the face of Christ in others. Good stewards recognize those in need of their care as gifts from God. They know that they are instruments of Christ’s active, loving presence in the world. How will we treat others this week: our family members, neighbors, customers, strangers? What accounting will we make to the Lord for their care? Catholic Stewardship November 2017 e-bulletin
If we use God's talents, we shall find that they become multiplied in the use.
We thought we had two; we find we have five.
--Richard Meux Benson
Retreat- “Living Advent, family style” With Sister Doris Engeman Saturday, 12/2, 9:00 AM—Noon, at Holy Spirit Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. How do you live Advent, in your family home, in your parish home, in the
world? A morning of input on the challenges and beauty of family life, sharing and prayer, for parents and fami-lies, grandparents, any and all adults preparing to live the Season of Advent. It’s been almost a year since we last celebrated Advent, so be reminded, be prepared, be encouraged! Sister Doris is the founding member of the Franciscan Servants of the Holy Family, in the Archdio-cese of Kansas City, Kansas. Their mission, helping families grow in holiness and unity, is fostered through the parent education program, “Families of Hope: Pass-ing on the Faith,” developed by Sister Doris. She holds a BS in Education, a Masters degree in Counseling from Creighton University, and in 2007 earned a Master of Theological Studies degree with an emphasis in Mar-riage and Family from the John Paul II Institute for Stud-ies on Marriage and Family, in Washington, DC.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH SCHOOL RECONCILIATION SERVICE - 1:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE - 2:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23RD 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - 4:00 P.M. MASS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - 9:30 A.M. MASS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH CHRISTMAS EVE MASS - 3:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
MIDNIGHT MASS - 12:00 A.M. CHRISTMAS DAY MASS - 10:00 A.M.
MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST
SOLEMNITY OF MARY MASS - 10:00 A.M.
THE MINISTRY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED: MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH
AND MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST
