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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
Parish Staff
Rev. Robert Stone, Pastor
Dr. Elizabeth Baker, Principal
Donna Arnone, 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
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
Dr. Helena Vasconcellos, parish office
Diocesan Victim’s Advocate
Mary Bultmann
816-714-2387 - [email protected]
Ombudsman
Jenifer Valenti,
816-812-2500
Mass Schedule
Monday:
Weekday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Holy Day:
8:30 a.m. Communion Service
8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday
4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Confessions
Saturday:
3:00 p.m. or by Appointment
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Jan. 24-Vigil of the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00PM
+Ruth Duvall, and Paul & Lynn Sullivan
Sunday, January 25 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM
+Angela and Paul Lamb
10:30AM
+Joe & Lilah Keval, +Curtis Lee Dotson
Monday, January 26 - Sts. Timothy & Titus
8:30AM
Communion Service
Tuesday, January 27 - St. Angela Merici
8:30AM
+ Ruth Duvall
+ Dorothy Hodes
Thursday, January 29
8;30AM
+ Leonard Goebel
+ Nativity of Mary Parish
Sat., January 31 -Vigil of 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00PM
+Leonard Gobel
Sun., February 1 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM
+Ed & Hilda Krawczyk and Ruth Dekat
+ Victor, Rose Helen & Dorothy Hodes
10:30AM
+Angela & Paul Lamb, Allen McCracken
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Tom/Melody Alewine Kathy Dunbar
Mike Anthony
Barb/John Eimer
Vern/Margaret Ault Lacy Faherty
Rex Bartley
Aidan Gonzalez
Dick Baylie
Bernadette Greufe
Catrina Bellis
Margaret Heckman
Jimmy Butler
Cynthia/Dennis Jones
Bernie Cassity
Debbie Layden
Bill Crystal
Marty Mosbauer
Leann Dandorff
Mary Perez
Willie DeJesus
Carlos/Eva Pinon
Bill Dierkes
Mike Rooney
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Sunday:
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,
17-18a; Mk 6:1-6
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;
Mk 6:7-13
Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9;
Mk 6:14-29
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6;
Mk 6:30-34
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1
Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Friday, January 30
8:30AM
Tuesday:
Saturday:
Wednesday, January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas
8:30AM
Monday:
Betty Rynish
Chris Salas
Grace DeSchepper
Millie Schmitt
Sylvia Simone
Bernice/Norm Steffen
Anthony Trakas
Elizabeth VanBuskirk
Paul Varsalona
Bud Vitt
Ayden Wright
The Oil of the Sick, usually labeled OI (for Oleum Infirmarum), is often reserved with chrism and the oil of catechumens in an ambry. An ambry is a cabinet, often
beautifully ornamented and kept near the baptistery in
the church. Olive oil, with no fragrance added, is blessed
at the Chrism Mass in Holy Week by the bishop, although there is now a provision for a priest to bless oil if
none is available. This restores to our Latin Rite practice
a tradition never lost in the Eastern tradition, in which
priests consecrate the oil of the sick, even at the sick
person's home. Any vegetable oil may be used now,
since olive oil is difficult to obtain in some places. Many
priests keep a small supply of oil close at hand in a small
metal tube called a "stock."
In the former rite, every sense of the body was anointed,
accompanied by a prayer for forgiveness of sin. So, the
eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth, hands, and feet were all
touched. Today, this is simplified to an anointing of the
forehead and the hands, but generally today the oil is
used more lavishly, and the symbolism of touch so central to the rite is enhanced. Often, a priest will invite
everyone present to join in the "laying on of hands." Sick
persons are often pushed aside or feared in our culture,
and to be reverently touched in love can be a profound
experience of God's healing, forgiving, accepting presence through the ministry of the Church.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - PARISH NEWS
DID YOU KNOW…….?
…if your information is wrong in the directory you need to call Mary Jo Nafus in the
Ministry Center to update?
Please pray for the repose of the souls of
parishioner Joe Zapien and Nancy Barlow, daughter of parishioner Ralph Klein.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to
the Zapien and Klein families. May their souls and the
souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
There are no words to express the gratitude we
have toward the Nativity school and Parish. On
January 5, 2015 we experienced a devastating fire,
in which we lost our home, belongings and both
cars. With the support we have received from
the Nativity community, it made the last couple of
weeks much more bearable then anyone will ever
be able to know or understand. To all that have
known us for years and to those who just knew our
name, we can't thank you enough for what you
provided to all of us. We ask for continued prayers
as we begin the rebuild process of home and possessions.
Nativity of Mary Blood Drive
February 23, 2015
3:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Parish Hall
We hope to see you there!
Michael, Keena, Mackenzie & Brock Leochner.
Thank you, Pat & Beverly Baker
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Love One Another
All married couples are invited to come celebrate their
Sacrament of Matrimony at the sixth annual World Marriage Day Mass, hosted by the Archdiocese of Kansas
City in Kansas at CURE OF ARS PARISH, 9401 MISSION ROAD, LEAWOOD, KS. Mass will be concelebrated by Archbishop Joseph Naumann and Bishop
Robert Finn, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
Prizes will be given for the longest married couple and
the most newlywed couple in attendance. For more information, call the Family Life Office, 816-714-2331.
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 can 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
JANUARY 24 & 25, 2015
Envelopes
Plate
Worship Space
Pisces Fund
EFT & Credit Cards
TOTAL
$ 5,587.00
$ 2,066.50
$ 722.00
$ 40.00
$
0.00
$ 8,415.50
Tuition Deposit
$12,528.87
Thank you for your commitment to
Catholic education and our faith community!
CALENDAR 2015
Sunday
8:00AM Mass
10:30AM Mass
1
Monday
2
8:30AM
Communion Serv.
Tuesday
8:30AM Mass
3
Wednesday
8:30AM Mass
4
9AM - Quilters
3PM - Youth Choir
1pm - Liturgy Mtg.
7PM - Choir
Thursday
8:30AM Mass
5
7pm Altar Society
Cinnamon Buns
12:30PM
Youth Group
7PM - PTO
Friday
8:30AM Mass
6
9:00—Noon
Eucharistic
Adoration
Saturday
3:00PM
Confession
4:00PM Mass
7
Noon Dismissal
7PM - RCIA
8
8:00AM Mass
10:30AM Youth
Mass
9
8:30AM
Communion Serv.
10
11
13
12
8:30AM Mass
8:30AM Mass
8:30AM Mass
8:30AM Mass
9AM - Quilters
3PM - Youth Choir
Burning of Palms
7PM - Choir
7PM—Parish
Ministry Council
No School
Professional
Development Day
Denim and Dogs
No Youth Group
14
3:00PM
Confession
4:00PM Mass
Cinnamon Bread
No RCIA
Noon - 2:00PM
8:00AM Mass
10:30AM Mass
15
16
8:30AM
Communion Serv.
12:15PM - NYC
Practice
No School
President’s Day
17
8:30AM Mass
18
8:30AM Mass
6:30PM Mass
9AM - Quilters
20
19
8:30AM Mass
8:30AM Mass
2PM - Stations of
the Cross
Fish Fry
21
3:00PM
Confession
4:00PM Mass
5PM - 8PM
Heifer Project
Begins
12:30PM
Youth Group
3PM - Youth Choir
7PM - RCIA
7:30PM - Choir
Stay tuned for the next music activities at Nativity!
Saturday, April 18th, 7:00 p.m.
The Ancora Chorale with “Habitat for Humanity”
Sunday, April 26th, 6:00 p.m.
The Jacomo Chorale with the Young MAIster Singers
Thursday, May 7th, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Nativity Youth Choir Spring Musical
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - SCHOOL
Open House
Thursday, February 26th
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Round-up
Thursday, March 5th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Please help us spread the word about our wonderful
school by talking to your friends and neighbors about
our annual Open House and Kindergarten round-up that
will be taking place at the beginning of March. Word of
mouth is an excellent opportunity to let people know who
we are!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you from Nativity of Mary School for your support
of Catholic Education in Independence. Our students
benefit, through the PISCES Scholarship Fund and
through your parish support, from your benevolence.
With a student body of 245 students from Pre-K through
8th grade, Nativity of Mary emphasizes that “our attitude
must be Christ’s” with our walking mission statement
from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. We try through our
individual academic goals, our inclusive nature, and our
acceptance of the gifts of each of our students to provide a Catholic education that prepares our students for
the next step in their academic career. We believe that
we have some of the best students in the world. Our
students are loving, kind, caring and hard working. They
are prayerful and practice their spirituality on a daily basis. Our students embrace several subject areas including Religion, Math, English, Social Studies and Science.
They are persons of service in parishes and the greater
community. Our students learn from a highly committed
and professional faculty and staff. We thank the parish
for being so supportive of the choice of Catholic education for our parents and students.
With appreciation,
Dr. Elizabeth Baker and
the Nativity of Mary School Community
JOY
The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything.
--St. Julian
As a leader, I am privy to many
stories of people’s lives-the
happiness and the struggles.
These stories make me humble
in the respect that one can
clearly see at times the Holy Spirit working in the lives of
others. I asked the faculty and staff to reflect on how the
Holy Spirit has worked in their lives to bring them to Nativity and what their mission is for our school and parish
community. The following is a story from Ruth Redding,
who is our 1st grade teacher:
THE WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Teaching has been my passion since I started school as
a first grader. I choose a college that specialized in the
teaching field. Like most college graduates, I wanted to
make the world a better place. I was drawn to the Native
Americans in New Mexico until I learned that it would be
a two hour drive to get to a place that may or may not
have a loaf of bread for sale. That combined with the
fact that English was an uncommon language in the
area told me that that might be a little too remote for a
girl not yet twenty-one. The Holy Spirit led me to the
Catholic Schools in Kansas City. Except for the hills that
were intimidating as someone from the plains of Kansas,
working in Catholic schools seemed to fit perfectly. As
time went on, I was fortunate to always be able to work
in a Catholic school in an area that accommodated my
family’s needs. Blessed Sacrament and Cure of Ares on
the Kansas side and then St. John LaLande, St. Elizabeth, and Presentation on the Missouri side and now
Nativity. I have had the opportunity to teach every grade
(except 8th) but I have fallen in love with teaching first
graders at Nativity. It is amazing how often I have the
chance to grow in my faith as I work with first graders
and their families. I feel very blessed.
PASSANTINO’S SUNFRESH TAPES
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
Passantino Cash Register Tapes need to be turned in
soon. Send them to the school office or put them in the
Hospitality Room in Church. Register tapes dated September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 are the ones
we are collecting. Turn them in as you get them - no
need to wait till the end of the program. Tapes for liquor,
cigarettes and lotto tickets do not count. We will be able
to redeem the tapes for educational equipment for our
school.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Thunderbolts and Lightning
One of the most difficult duties of a disciple is to follow the command of Jesus to spread the gospel to all nations. (Lk
24:47, Mk 116:15, Mt 28:19) I think one reason may be that we don't feel we have the authority to tell someone else
what to believe. Most of us don't think we know the gospel well enough to preach it. Or we are so afraid of offending
atheists, that we use that fear as an excuse to say nothing. But being a disciple means following Jesus. The gospel this
Sunday mentions twice that Jesus taught with more authority than any of religious leaders of Israel. So how can we get
such authority?
First, Jesus didn't get his authority from winning a Messiah election. And he didn't threaten people with thunderbolts and
lightning. He certainly didn't impress people by saying what they wanted to hear. He spoke the truth that he heard from
his Father. His two main actions in his ministry were curing and forgiving people. Since the Jews thought sickness was a
punishment for sins, by curing the sick and forgiving sins, Jesus showed that God loves even sinners. And those actions
showed that Jesus got authority from his Father.
"But you still haven't answered the question: How do we get that authority?" We get it from the Holy Spirit, in Baptism
and Confirmation. And like an athlete, who may be born with strength and abilities, yet has to work-out and practice to
be any good, we still need to grow in that authority. One way is to read the scriptures and pray with them, so that we get
to know God through his Word and begin to listen to him in our prayers. We can consciously decide to see God in other
people, not just those we love, but everyone, even the ones who annoy us. (And especially the ones who challenge us
to be more loving, patient and forgiving.) Most parishes have programs that encourage sharing your faith, such as RCIA,
Christ Renews his Parish, etc. And of course, the Eucharist and other sacraments strengthen God's life in us. You'll
know you have that authority when you can talk about your faith with confidence instead of hesitation, because you will
be speaking from experience, not second hand knowledge.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Sunday, February 8th, Our Lady of Lourdes AFF Invites You to
Our lady of Lourdes Patronal Feast Celebration
8812 E. Gregory, Raytown, MO 64133
We will begin our celebration in honor of Our Lady at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall
with prayer, procession, potluck, and a movie.
Lourdes: a Story of Faith, Science, and Miracles.
Bernard Guillaumet, a non-Christian French journalist, is assigned the job of doing a story on Lourdes in the late 1990s.
Just before he leaves for Lourdes, Bernard learns that his wife is pregnant. However, he is not told that this pregnancy
could put her life at risk and that doctors are suggesting an abortion.
While researching for his report on Lourdes, Bernard comes across the pages of an old family manuscript. The manuscript was written by his ancestor, Henri Guillaumet, a positivist scientist and nonbeliever who met Bernadette at
Lourdes in 1858, a meeting which profoundly affected Henri and forced him to reconsider the miracles performed following the apparitions of the Madonna of Lourdes. One of the most important miracles Giullaumet had to reconsider was
the healing of his wife Claire, who had been on her death bed as a result of tuberculosis, and was completely restored
by the miraculous waters of the grotto in which Bernadette saw the Our Lady.
This intriguing film uses the pages of the manuscript to trace the stories of three lives- Bernadette, Henry and Bernard,
three characters whose lives intertwine as they pursue parallel journeys according to the designs of Providence.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE
The Abbey Guest Center
For more information call the Abbey Guest Center
at 660-944-2809 or email us at [email protected].
The Sisters of St Francis
of the Holy Eucharist,
Catholic Devotions for Couples for Lent
Friday evening—Sunday Noon Feb 13-16, 2015
Independence, MO (formerly of Nevada, MO)
invite you to an Open House, February 15, 2015,
as a celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life.
As Lent approaches, a look at Catholic devotions and
their role in the faith life of a family. Fr. Albert Bruecken
and Karen Ceckowski guide this week and help you see
how devotions can both support and nourish the faith of
your family. You’ll develop a plan for use at home during the coming season of Lent. ($260 per couple.)
Your Pastor and Parish are a part of our History - past,
present and future. They are parishes where we were
born, taught in schools and continue our ministries. We
pray and hope that some of your daughters, granddaughters or sisters may hear and respond to God's call
to also embrace the Consecrated Life.
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
A How to and Why Weekend
Friday eve—Sunday Noon, February 27—March 1
This informative weekend will help you navigate the breviary with its cycles and weeks. Resources and the bigger picture view of how the Liturgy of the Hours is set
up. Learn why this prayer of the entire church is so important in your day to day life. ($160 for single accommodations, $130 per person double accommodations.)
Lenten Day of Reflection:
Lent with Pope Francis
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Join Abbey Guest Center staff for a day of reflection on
the writings of Pope Francis that will inspire and enrich
your Lenten journey. We’ll begin with coffee and rolls at
9:00. Mass and lunch follow, with more quiet time and a
concluding conference at 3:00 pm. ($20 per person.)
Visit with the Sisters and Tour the Convent any time between 1 and 3 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2015. Refreshments will be served. Address: 2100 N Noland Rd,
Independence, MO 64050. Contact: Sr Andrea,
[email protected] or phone; 816-786-4328
O'Hara Shamrockettes Dance Clinic
The O'Hara Shamrockettes will hold a dance
clinic for girls in grades Kindergarten through
8th grade. The clinic will take place on Sunday,
February 15th, from 1 PM - 3 PM in the O'Hara gym,
cost is $25. (Please note: if you have participated in a
previous clinic and still have your shirt the cost is only
$20). Come have fun and learn a dance that is fun and
age appropriate. Those who participate will have the
opportunity to perform the dance at the Boys Varsity
Basketball game on Friday, February 20th.
First Saturday Devotion - February 7, 2015
St. Matthew's Parish, 8001 Longview Rd., KCMO
8:00 a.m. Confession, Rosary & Meditations
9:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Contact Emma Gray at [email protected] or 547-0809
with any questions. Registration due by February 6,
2015.
The request for these devotions was made known
by her and Jesus to Sister Lucia on December 10,
1925. Mary promised to assist those at the hour of
their death, who fulfill the requirements of five consecutive First Saturdays, with the graces necessary for
salvation. The greatest gift to Our Lady is observing this
devotion separate from the Obligatory Mass observance,
however, if one cannot make the earlier Saturday Mass,
this devotion may be fulfilled at any Saturday Vigil Mass or
Sunday Mass, with the rosary and meditations of 15 minutes on the mysteries done individually, and Confession
within 8 days.
Project Rachel Group Forming
If the memory of an abortion still hurts,
Project Rachel is here to help you.
Whether your abortion was recent or a
long time ago; whether you are male or
female; we are here to help. No judging,
just gentle guidance. Programs will be
starting in February, 2015.
Free and Confidential
591-3804 or [email protected].