1. Healthcare

October 26, 2014
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Pictured above are some of the volunteers who helped with
Christmas in October on Saturday October 11th.
Back Row: Kevin Iseman, Doug Thurman, Corey Morgan, Jim Ruffini,
Tom Iseman, Benni Lipschuetz
Front Row: Tricia Iseman, Karen McDonald and Bob Morris.
700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Phone: 816-331-4713
www.stsabinaparish.org
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish
Fax: 816-322-6196
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 9:00am - 1:00pm, Friday
Our Parish Staff
Rev. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
Deacon Dwayne Katzer
Deacon Mike Gates
Zuiri Galeano, Receptionist and PSR Assistant
Bridget Hernandez, Stewardship and Social Justice
Kris Larkey, Pastoral Associate
Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate
Susan Ratigan, Liturgist
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. of Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry
Marta Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Jeff Shields, Bookkeeper
Tracy Wheeler, Maintenance
Mary Bultmann, Diocesan Victim Advocate
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
Weekend Mass Schedule
816-979-3157 X57
816-979-3150
816-979-3159
816-979-3151
816-979-3153
816-979-3158
816-979-3155
816-979-3154
816-979-3152
816-714-2387
816-812-2500
Saturday: 4:00pm (Confessions at 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am in English, 12:30pm in Spanish
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Wellness Center 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092
MASS SCHEDULE
INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 27-31, 2014
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
8am
6pm
8am
8am
8am
Prayer Service
Intentions of the Dave Fenske Family
†Steve VanDee
†Jim & Vera Hamburg
†Oscar Humberto Torres
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014
4:00pm
†Carmen Barrios
†Jim & Vera Hamburg
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014
8:00am
10:30am
†George Bleier and deceased family.
†Herb Zaccagnini
†Anthony J. Scarcello
12:30pm Spanish †Jesús Félix
†Napoleon Alfaro
GENERAL INFO
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Peg Agnew, Rob Kottenbrock, Kayla Roper, Harold
Siglar, and Alex Torres
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
John Hagemann, Quin Henry, Wendy Mora, Kathy
Spencer, and Jerry Stella
STEWARDSHIP
"And one of them, a scholar of the law, tested him by
asking, ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is
the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord,
your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and
with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first
commandment. The second is like it: You shall love
your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the
prophets depend on these two commandments.’ "
Matthew 22: 35-40
Many misinterpret Christ’s admonition to mean that we
must love ourselves first. He was not saying that we
must love ourselves before we love anyone else. He
was saying nonetheless that our focus as stewards
needs to be on serving and loving others. The good
steward respects, regards, and loves others as he or
she might expect to be treated. Love and stewardship
are very much the same - each strives to put others
before our own interests. - See more at: http://
www.thecatholicsteward.com/#sthash.20xU0WY9.dpuf
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - OCT 19
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
World Mission Sunday
Funds on deposit with the Diocese:
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$ 9,160.77
$
814.98
$
624.00
$ 1,170.00
$165,625.97
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, October 26 - Domingo, 26 de Octubre
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
11:00am Escuela de Religión
6:00pm Trunk or Treat
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Monday, October 27 - Lunes, 27 de Octubre
10:00am Uplift Cooks
6:30pm Marian Prayer Group
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:00pm Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
7:00pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida
Tuesday, October 28 - Martes, 28 de Octubre
7:00pm Living Stones
7:00pm Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
Wednesday, October 29- Miércoles, 29 de Octubre
9:00am Legion of Mary
10:00am Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm ESL (Ingles como Segunda Lengua)
7:00pm Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
Thursday, October 30 - Jueves, 30 de Octubre
9:30am Quilters
10:00am Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
7:00pm Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
7:00pm RCIA
7:00pm Spanish Class
Friday, October 31 - Viernes, 31 de Octubre
10:00am Spanish Class, Double Classroom
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Saturday, November 1 - Sábado, 1 de Noviembre
Daylight Savings Time Ends Tonight
3:00pm Confessions
Altar Society Jewelry Sale after 4pm Mass
Sunday, November 2 - Domingo, 2 de Noviembre
Altar Society Jewelry Sale after Masses
9:00am All Soul’s Reception
9:00am Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
11:00am Escuela de Religión
1:30pm Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
4:00pm Chili Cook-off fundraiser for Lori Stewart
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
7:00pm Confirmation & High School Youth Group
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Oscar Humberto Torres, hermano de Obdulia
Chavarria
† Steve VanDee, friend of Rob Kottenbrock
† Napoleon Alfaro, primo de Miguel Pacheco
† Mary Lopez, mother of Mary Ann Baldassaro
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. QUE DESCANSEN EN PAZ.
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Oct 29 8:00am
Nov 5 10:30am
Nov 12 10:00am
St. Sabina Day Chapel
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation of Raymore
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A
RECEPTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A
LOVED ONE - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
AFTER THE 8AM MASS All those who have lost a
loved one are invited to join us Sunday, November 2 for
the 8am All Soul’s Mass followed by a reception in the
gathering space of the church. We especially invite all
those who have lost a loved one over the past year. All
widows and widowers are also invited to attend.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
RESPECT LIFE—EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED
SUICIDE
Euthanasia is an action or omission that of itself or by
intention causes death in order to alleviate suffering. The
Catholic Church teaches that it is never okay to
euthanize or assist suicide in any way. Dying patients
who request euthanasia should receive loving care,
psychological and spiritual support, and appropriate
remedies for pain and other symptoms so that they can
live with dignity until the time of natural death. -(United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops.)
This week, let’s pray for the terminally ill, that they may
live the rest of their lives with dignity; and for their
families, who may face difficult decisions regarding the
medical care for their loved ones.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY
Every year our parish participates in an “Offering of
Letters” by signing a petition urging Congress to act on
laws that affect the hungry. This weekend we have our
petition available to sign in the gathering space, asking
our members of Congress to make changes to US Food
Aid policies that would make our food aid program more
effective. Some of these changes include: providing more
nutritious food through food-aid—especially to women
and children in the 1000 day window from conception to
the child’s second birthday, and buying more of the foodaid food locally, helping to support
local farmers and to reduce costs
of the food provided. Please
consider adding your name to the petition.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN
Jim Agnew
Betty Axtell
Mary Ann Bays
Allie Biondo
Rita Cain
Marvin Cohen
Jane Coon
Mary Curtis
Nancy Dalton
Paul DeMar
Joel Fawcett
Dick Garnier
Vincent Giacone
Debbie Globoke
Gloria Hall
Frank Hansel
Cherie Hatfield
Ella Hemmen
Richard Hoedl
Pat Holbert
Teresa Kelly
Eric Knoll
Bill Locke
Debbie Locke
Jo Locke
Rita Lopez
Paul Miller
Tony Morrison
Elta Neumann
Br. Fred Oberrieder
Doris Oberste
Ann Ryan
Lois Simpson
Pat Simpson
Don Standley
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Lori Stewart
Nick Sullivan
Jean Tate
Brenda Uhler
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Pablo Zayas
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK AND
HOMEBOUND OF OUR PARISH FAMILY IN
YOUR DAILY PRAYERS.
REMEMBRANCE TABLE - ALL SOULS
This year in conjunction with All Souls Day and to honor
those who have gone before us we will have an Area of
Remembrance in the north alcove. We invite you to
bring a picture of your deceased loved one to display
on the table. This display to honor all of our faithfully
departed will remain up through the Feast of Christ the
King, Sunday November 23rd.
SAVE THE DATE - SAT., NOV. 15TH - 10AM
Plan on joining us for a educational presentation by
Catholic
Charities
“Mental
Health
Basics,
Understanding Its Impact on Families”.
FOCUS ON MENTAL ILLNESS
LANGUAGE
The dignity of the individual is paramount in our belief
that we are all created in the image and likeness of God.
Our language should reflect that belief. When talking
about mental illness, we need to use “people first
language.” We refer to people as the person they are not the disease they have. So we say “a person who has
mental illness” or “a man or woman with a mental
illness.” We avoid referring to people using terms like
“the mentally ill” or “the depressed.” As people of
compassion and justice we should never use
stigmatizing language or demeaning terms. Consider
how we speak about mental illness, how it is referred to
by the media, and any changes that need to be made.
For more information contact Marta Roper in the parish
office 816-979-3154 or [email protected].
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LITURGY
NOW FORMING: ART & ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
What Is Art and Environment? Simply put, it is the
decoration of the church space. But more than that, it is the
way we enhance our worship by highlighting important
areas in the church. You may notice that the church
decorations change as the seasons of the church year
change. It takes a group of people to make that happen.
Many different skills, talents and interests are needed. You
may be a seamstress and desire to help sew banners or
other fabric decoration. Perhaps you have an eye for
design and could help design banners or seasonal
decoration. You might have a green thumb and be
interested in caring for the live plants on a weekly basis.
Maybe you just like to help out and would enjoy the work of
putting up and taking down seasonal decorations a few
times a year. Whatever your interests, you are invited to
attend an organizational meeting of the Art and
Environment committee on Thursday, October 23 at 1:00
PM in the parish conference room.
Contact Susan Ratigan in the parish office at 979-3158 or
[email protected] for more information.
LECTORS
2015 Lector Workbooks are available in the sacristy.
Please pick up the book with your name on the envelope. If
you can make a donation of $10 to help defray the cost of
the book, it is appreciated. Just place the $10 in the
envelope and return it to the box. Please take a book even
if you are not able to make the donation. Thank you.
NEW ORGAN
Our parish has been blessed with the purchase of a new
organ! The current organ was purchased used in the late
1970’s and has served our parish well for all these years. It
is a concern, though, that it is difficult to repair now that
technology has changed so much. The new organ is a
Rodgers Trillium 807 and will be a blessing to our parish
for many years to come. Thanks to those who have made
donations toward its purchase. If you wish to make a
donation, please contact Susan Ratigan in the parish office
at 979-3158 or [email protected].
PARISH INFORMATION
FUNDRAISER FOR LORI STEWART - NOV 2
Parishioner Lori Stewart was diagnosed with breast cancer
in May and has already undergone chemo and
surgery. She will be starting chemo again soon and is not
able to work during the treatments. Her family is holding a
Chili Cook-off fundraiser in the Parish Gym on Sunday,
November 2nd at 4:00 pm. Chili, hot dogs, and pop will be
available. There will be a silent auction, quilt raffle, and a
handmade item boutique. Suggested donation is $5 per
person, families $20 max. We are still in need of Chili
contestants so please let us know if you are interested in
entering. Please contact the parish office or Melanie
Wackly at 816-728-2201 to enter the chili cook-off.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
OVER 55 OCTOBER DAY TRIP
On Tuesday, October 28th we will be taking a tour of the
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We will meet at
St. Sabina to carpool at 9:30am. The tour costs a total of
$100 for our group, so the more people we have, the
cheaper the cost will be for each of us. After the tour we
will eat lunch at Danny’s Big Easy at 18th and Vine.
Please RSVP to the parish office by Friday, October 24th
at 816-331-4713.
NATIVITY SET RAFFLE
Purchase your tickets for a chance to win a beautiful hand
painted Nativity Set created by our parishioner, Rob
Kottenbrock. Tickets are
only $1 each! Proceeds
raised will go toward the
purchase of the new
organ. Tickets will be on
sale after all Masses the
weekends of October
26, November 2 and
November 9. Or, stop
by the parish office.
AREA INFORMATION
LECTURE ABOUT POPE FRANCIS’ PAPACY
On Saturday, Nov. 1, Rockhurst University and National
Catholic Reporter will co-sponsor a daylong conversation
on the milestones and lessons from the first 18 months of
Pope Francis’ transformative papacy. “Becoming a
Church of Mercy” will feature speakers from both
Rockhurst University, including President the Rev.
Thomas B. Curran, and National Catholic Reporter. In a
series of presentations and discussions, they will discuss
and offer reflections on Pope Francis’ call for a renewed
commitment to compassion and social justice and his
vision of a “church of mercy and hope where everyone is
welcomed, loved and forgiven.” Cost for the symposium is
$40 and includes lunch. The symposium begins with
Mass (optional) at 8 a.m. and will end at 3:30
p.m. Seating is limited. Information about the day’s
schedule and online registration may be found
at www.rockhurst.edu/popefrancis.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOPE GALA
Please join Chairs Peggy & Mark Schmidtlein on
Saturday, November 8, for the 2014 Celebration of Hope
Gala – A Special 135th Anniversary Celebration.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm, followed
by dinner, auctions and dancing at the Westin at Crown
Center in Kansas City. All proceeds directly support the
mission of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph,
which provides poverty reduction and prevention
programs to more than 150,000 people in our community
each year. To reserve your table, contact Rachel Larsen
at [email protected] or 816.659.8216. We look
forward to seeing you there! www.catholiccharitieskcsj.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A
God’s teachings given to Moses and to all Jews on
Mount Sinai contained 613 commandments. With so
many rules and regulations, it often meant that some
would get more attention than others. The lawyer’s
question in today’s gospel, while apparently meant to
test Jesus, was a legitimate question: “Teacher,
which commandment in the law is the greatest?”
Jesus responds by quoting two commands from the
law which in his estimation sum up and focus all the
other commandments: love God and love neighbor as
yourself.
While loving God is the first and the greatest
commandment, the second is equated with the first.
Loving neighbor as self is equivalent to loving God.
Jesus concludes by affirming that “the whole law and
the prophets depend on these two commandments.”
The heart of Jesus’ teachings, actions and life are
also summed up in these commandments. For
Jesus, love of neighbor as yourself is the equivalent
of loving God.
Matthew sums up Jesus’ attitude and perspective
in chapter 25, the final judgment scene, the gospel
reading for the upcoming feast of Christ the King, the
last Sunday of our Liturgical year.
This fitting
conclusion to the liturgical year has the Lord declare
that “whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers
and sisters, you do to me.” Our intimacy with the
Lord will be based on the love and intimacy we have
shared with all of God’s people, most especially the
poor and powerless.
The first reading from Exodus clearly concretizes
Jesus’ attitude and perspective. The alien, the
widow, the orphan and the poor are our neighbors. In
most societies, these people are vulnerable in so
many ways because they have little or no legal or
economic rights, privileges or power. Their survival
depends on the goodness, generosity and
compassion of others. Our compassionate God
hears the cry of the poor and
powerless, and demands that we
also be compassionate towards all.
In the second reading Paul
praises his beloved Thessalonian
community for being a “model for all
believers.” Their way of living out the faith is so
manifest in their words and actions that “we have no
need to say anything.”
Their hospitality and
compassion towards Paul, his companions and
others is known by all, for they have turned from idols
and now “serve the living and true God.” In so doing
they manifest the compassion of God to all they
meet.
Why are we commanded to treat others with
compassion? Because our loving God has treated us
with compassion, not counting our offenses against
us while always being gentle and forgiving. When we
are in dire need, God hears and responds with
compassion. We too need to respond in kind, for we
are the living presence and image of God to one
another. How else will others know of God’s love and
compassion unless we manifest that concretely to all
we encounter?
This demand is difficult for us to practice
consistently. We are always in need of God’s help to
follow through on being compassionate. The refrain
from responsorial Psalm 18, “I love you Lord, my
strength,” invites us to proclaim our love of God, while
simultaneously affirming God as our strength. We
acknowledge that only with God’s help strengthening
us can we live lives of compassion and love.
Reflect on how attuned you are to the demands of
love and compassion for all of God’s people, most
especially the weak, poor and powerless. This week
seek out someone who is in need of your love,
compassion and joy. Share with them God’s love
and compassion.
SCC
BIBLE STUDY
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT 26, 2014
1st Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
Psalm: 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 (2)
2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, NOV 2, 2014
1st Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalm: 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (1)
2nd Reading: Romans 5:5-11
Gospel: John 6:37-40
BIBLE STUDY AND SUNDAY READINGS
Catholics are mostly exposed to the Bible through the
Sunday Lectionary Readings. In order to help us all enter
into the Bible through the Sunday readings, we are
offering study sessions that will provide an opportunity to
read, to study background to the readings, and to reflect
on how to apply the readings to our lives. We will gather
on October 26th, November 9th and November 23rd at
10:30am. All are welcome. Bring a Bible and a friend. To
register for these sessions, please call Biagio at 816-9793153.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP Your next meetings
will be November 5th and 19th, 7-8:30pm in Parish Hall.
DONUT SUNDAYS Please join our First grade class
on November 9th after the 8am and 10:30am Masses for
donuts and orange juice.
HIGH SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION
CLASSES! November 2nd, 7-8:30, in honor of the holy
days of All Saints and All Souls we will be meeting at the
Belton Cemetery. We will need help with parent drivers
and we will need to be dressed appropriately for being
outside. Permission slips are available in the Youth
Office and on the website.
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR NIGHT
Your next
meeting will be November 12th, 7-8:30pm in the Parish
Hall. A sponsor is an adult, 18 years or older, who is
confirmed and in good standing with the church. Please
contact Kirstie Roberts if you need help finding a sponsor.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much to Jim and Estelle
Lewis for hosting our Youth Group Bonfire! Once
again you built a beautiful fire and provided us with a
safe place for making new friends and learning the
finer points of roasting marshmallows and hotdogs on
sticks. You’re a wonderful family!!
KIDS LITURGY
Children from the Parish School of
Religion will be sharing their gifts within the liturgy once a
month. If your child would like to be a lector, gift bearer,
usher or greeter please visit the Youth Office and fill out a
sign up form. Our next Sunday will be November 16th.
FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING
If you missed
the parent meeting please contact Kirstie Roberts to set
up an appointment to go over the program and pick up
your parent guide books as soon as possible. First
Reconciliation preparation began in the classrooms on
October 19th.
CIRCLE OF GRACE
Our parish is dedicated to
protecting our children and teaching them about
dangerous situations and how to ask for help. To further
that goal, we are happy to comply with the Diocesan
requirement to offer the Circle of Grace training in our
classrooms. We have a trained instructor from our parish
who will present lessons to each grade of PSR on a
schedule of Sundays this fall. If parents do not wish for
their child to receive this training they may fill out an “Opt
Out” form. A letter was mailed to each family outlining the
program and it included a copy of the Opt Out form as
well as the schedule of training for each grade.
All volunteers with youth and children must attend
one Protecting God’s Children workshop, submit to a
background check and sign the policy on Ethics and
Integrity in Ministry, (EIM).
Pictured above are Priscilla, Milly, Anna, Sophie, and Jenna
at the Bonfire, Sunday, October 19th.
CHILD SAFETY
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:
• Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-3923738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18)
and
• Contact your local law enforcement agency or 911
and
• 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 healing resources to victims of sexual abuse
and their families. Please contact Victim Advocate
Mary
Bultmann
at
816-714-2387
or [email protected] for more information.
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UPLIFT ORG.
needs volunteers! If you would like to
bring meals to the homeless on the 2nd, 4th or 5th
Monday of any month, please contact Kirstie Roberts to
sign up! This ministry is open to all parishioners age 14
and older.
TRUNK OR TREAT!
All parishioners are welcome to bring their little monsters,
super heroes and princesses on October 26th from 68pm. Anyone who would like to enter a trunk into the
event should contact Kirstie Roberts in the Youth Office.
Trunks will be judged by the children and ridiculous prizes
will be awarded to the top 3 best decorated trunks. A
concession stand will be available for everyone to enjoy
walking tacos and hot cocoa. Don’t miss this fun night to
see all the kids!
FORM FOR COMMUNICATION WITH MINORS
Parents and guardians must now sign a form giving
permission for St. Sabina staff, specifically the Youth
Director, Kirstie Roberts to respond to text messages,
emails and phone calls from the youth of the parish.
These forms are available in the back of the church with
the PSR registrations and in the Youth Office.
WELLNESS CENTER
WE HAVE BEEN AROUND THE WORLD…
Lessons learned from those who live the longest:
Move Naturally. Be active without having to think about
it. Build regular, low-intensity physical activity, into your
daily routine. Include a combination of aerobic, balancing,
and muscle-strengthening activities.
Cut down your total calorie consumption. Painlessly
cut 20% of your calories by stopping eating when your
stomach is 80% full and eat slowly. Just losing 10% of
your body weight helps to lower blood pressure and
cholesterol.
Eat more plants than meats. Avoid meat and processed
foods. Genesis 1:29…”Then God said, ‘Behold, I have
given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface
of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding
seed: it shall be food for you.’”
Drink red wine (in moderation). A daily drink or two has
been associated with lower rates of heart disease. It does
appear to reduce stress and the damaging effects of
chronic inflammation. It also contains artery-scrubbing
polyphenols that may help fight arteriosclerosis.
Purpose now. Take time to see the big picture. Have a
sense of purpose and learn something new.
Downshift. Take time to relieve stress. Finding time for
our spiritual side can create a space to slow down.
Practices like yoga and meditation can also give the mind
respite. Reduce the noise from TV radio and the Internet.
Belong. Participate in a spiritual community. Schedule
the time and just go with an open mind.
Loved ones first. Make family a priority. Invest time first
in your family and repeat the dividends.
6 WEEK WORKSHOP-GETTING BACK TO
BETTER Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Six consecutive Tuesday’s
November 18th-December
th
2:15 pm-4:00pm
30
Email [email protected] or call St. Sabina
Wellness Center (816) 979-3090
SATURDAY WELLNESS SCREENINGS
8:30AM-12:00PM The 1st and 3rd weekend starting
November 1st 2014
WELLNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday
Yoga 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Strength & Stretch 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Zumba Gold 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Restorative Yoga 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Jiu Jets 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Stretch & Strength 1– 2 p.m.
Stretch & Strength 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Yoga 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Family Zumba 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family Yoga 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exercise Machines Open 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Yoga Stretch 10:30-11:30 a.m.
STEWARDSHIP
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION
Thank you for your generous response to the Society for
the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday.
Our parish raised $1,170, generous help that will reach
the Church in Mongolia and local churches throughout
the Missions where the poor receive practical help and
the experience of God’s love and mercy, His hope and
peace.
For
more
information,
please
visit
www.IAmAMissionary.org.
MISSOURI CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
If you couldn’t make it to this year’s Missouri Catholic
Conference (MCC) Annual Assembly, don’t worry! We
have highlights from the day posted on the MCC website,
MOcatholic.org, including an audio recording of the
keynote address given by St. Louis Catholic theologian
Dr. Ed Hogan. What is the difference between tolerance
and mercy? Dr. Ed Hogan, a father of 6 children,
answers this question while explaining how families can
promote a culture of mercy, as recently called for by
Pope Francis. On the MCC website you can also read a
transcript of the homily given by Springfield-Cape
Girardeau Bishop James Johnston and view photos from
the day.
AREA INFORMATION
HAVE YOU TOLD YOUR KIDS TO WAIT FOR
MARRIAGE? ARE YOU SHOWING THEM
SOMETHING WORTH WAITING FOR?
Take a weekend to make your marriage the
best it can be! The next opportunity in
Kansas City is February 6-8, 2015. For more
details about a Weekend, please visit our
website: wwme4youandme.org
or call Tony & Barb Zimmerman, 816-7414066 or email [email protected]
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Marisela Aguilar, Katie Ambrose, Hector Andrade, Alexander
Argie, Jack Baird, Melinda Baty, Jose Betancourt, Mike Biondo,
Lance Bittiker, Lucy Brewer, Joyce Brokaw, Joyce Burton, Eddie
Caesar, Jason Canchola, Omar Carbajal, Alicia Cedillo, Alejandro
Chavez, Juaquin Chavez, Jared Chimal, Thomas Clary, Stephanie
Como, Jennifer Coots, Blanca Cornejo, Toby Crookshanks,
AnnMarie Forsythe, Ryan Freivogel, Doug Galant, Rodolfo
Gallardo, Alejandra Garcia, Briana Garcia, Janet Garcia, Oscar
Garcia, Jacob Gibson, Grant Goffoy, Gerardo Gonzalez, Julio
Gracida, Austin Grantham, Holly Hanover, Jeff Helzer, Madlyn
Henkhaus, Eddie Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Jennifer Hirt,
Kristen Hodges, Drew Hoy, Jose Huerta, Lisa Kelch, James
Kennedy, Jan Kimble, Emily King, Gary Krueger, Carol Lacy,
Dariana Lagunes, Andrea Landa, Alex Landaverde, Yessica Lara,
Mary Ann Long, John Mackey, Emmanuel Madrid, Aliyah Martinez,
Victor Mata Franco, Patricia McCollum, Ed McGuire, Gloria
McLaughlin, Al Minnis, Scotti Mizner, Roselin Molina, Angelina
Morales, Maria Navarro, Selene Navarro, Ulysses Noriega, Kevin
Nunez, Seth Orozco, Francisco Pacheco, Miguel Pacheco, Magaly
Padilla, Isaac Perez, Cynthia Peterman, Xiomara Quijada, Rene
Ramos, Margo Ramsey, Nancy Rocha, Rafael Ruiz, Lonnie
Schieszer, Brandon Schoenberger, Katie Shern, Georgia Shively,
Amber Stegner, Ali Strickler, Jayson Tobias, Vincent Turnese,
Graciela Volpe, Daniel Wink, Diane Zarker.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Gary & Frances Prendergast
Gary & Helen Braley
Eddie & Monica Peek
Doug & Susan Ambrose
Juan & Rita Lopez
Mauricio & Patricia Morales
Mark & Veronica Stout
Dan & Hanna Bahrenburg
Don & Lisa Cummings
Shawn & Margaret Fuss
54 Years!
44 Years!
35 Years!
31 Years!
31 Years!
13 Years!
10 Years!
7 Years!
4 Years!
1 Year!
10/29/1960
10/30/1970
10/27/1979
10/29/1983
10/29/1983
10/31/2001
10/30/2004
10/27/2007
10/23/2010
10/19/2013
TOTALLY CATHOLIC JEWELRY SALE
St. Sabina’s Altar Society is offering a beautiful selection
of quality Christian jewelry, including bracelets, rings,
necklaces, Catholic medals, crucifixes, and rosaries after
Masses on Nov 1st and 2nd. Advent wreaths and candles
will also be available to order. These items make great
birthday or Christmas gifts. Cash, checks and credit
cards will be accepted. All proceeds will be used to
purchase materials for new Easter banners and other
items for the parish.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES SALE
On Sunday, October 26th from Noon-4pm
Ten Thousand Villages in Overland Park
will be donating 15% of their net sales to
Catholic Charities. Please stop by to
purchase Fair Trade handmade articles,
as well as to support Catholic
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CEMETERY SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 2, 2014
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
At 2:00PM on Sunday, November 2 a Prayer Service will
be held at each of the Diocesan Cemeteries offering an
opportunity to pray for and remember our beloved
deceased. Join the Community of Faith at:
• Mt. Olivet – 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd
• Resurrection – 5001 NE Cookingham Drive
• St. Mary’s - 2201 Cleveland Avenue
Cemetery staff members will be at all locations to answer
any questions you may have.
DELEGATION TO CINQUERA, EL SALVADOR
We have set the dates of January 13-20, 2015 for our trip
to El Salvador. We are planning this trip in conjunction with
Our Lady of the Presentation Parish. Those traveling will
have the opportunity to visit the communities of Cinquera
and San Rafael Cedros, along with other places of
significance within El Salvador. Many of you had the
chance to hear Zulma speak of her experience and her
thankfulness of being a scholarship student when she
visited our parish in September. We are pleased that
Zulma will be our translator for our delegation when we are
in El Salvador. If you are interested in traveling with this
delegation, please contact Kris as soon as possible. Those
interested should begin application for a passport now.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26
This weekend, October 26, we celebrate
Priesthood Sunday. The last Sunday of
October is designated as Priesthood
Sunday, a one-day celebration of the
priesthood organized by parish lay leaders and
coordinated by the USA Council of Serra International. In
honor of Priesthood Sunday, we invite you to pray for our
pastor, Fr. Jeff this week.
PRAYER FOR FATHER JEFF STEPHAN
Most gentle and loving God, we, your people, thank you
for your many gifts, most especially the gift of your love
and presence. We praise you for the abundant love you
bestow upon us through the many loving and caring
people that you send our way. As we celebrate
Priesthood Sunday we thank you today, in a special way,
for our pastor, Father Jeff Stephan. You have blessed
him with many special gifts which he generously and
willingly shares with the whole parish community. He gifts
us with his passion for service to others. He challenges
us with his prophetic dedication to justice. He enlivens us
with his enthusiasm and creativity. We ask you to bless
him as he continues to live out his baptismal call to
minister to your people, as a priest, pastor, guide, father,
and friend. May you bless him with good health,
continued energy and enthusiasm, along with wisdom,
strength and courage to continue the work of justice and
peace. May his life be a continued source of blessing for
all. We ask this through your Son and the Spirit, both now
and forever, Amen.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
RESPETO A LA VIDA—LA EUTANASIA Y EL
SUICIDIO ASISTIDO
COLECTA DEL DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS
MISIONES
La eutanasia es una acción o una omisión que por sí
misma o en la intención causa la muerte con el fin de
aliviar el sufrimiento. La Iglesia Católica enseña que
nunca es aceptable practicar la eutanasia o el suicidio
asistido de cualquier manera. Los pacientes
moribundos que solicitan la eutanasia deben recibir
cariño, apoyo psicológico y espiritual, y los recursos
apropiados para el dolor y otros síntomas para que
puedan vivir con dignidad hasta el momento de la
muerte natural.—Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de
los Estados Unidos.
Esta semana, vamos a orar por los enfermos
terminales, para que puedan vivir el resto de su vida
con dignidad; y para sus familias, quienes enfrentan
decisiones difíciles en cuanto a la atención médica para
sus seres queridos.
Gracias por su generosa respuesta para la Sociedad
para la Propagación de la Fe durante el Domingo
Mundial de las Misiones. Nuestra parroquia recaudó
$1,155 que será destinada a la Iglesia en Mongolia y a
iglesias locales en distintas partes del mundo, donde
los pobres reciben ayuda práctica y experimentan el
amor y la misericordia de Dios, su esperanza y su paz.
Para
obtener
más
información,
visite
www.IAmAMissionary.org.
DOMINGO PAN PARA EL MUNDO
Cada año, nuestra parroquia participa en una "Ofrenda
de Cartas" al firmar una petición instando al Congreso a
actuar sobre las leyes que afectan a los hambrientos.
Este fin de semana está disponible la petición para
firmar en el espacio de reunión, pidiendo a nuestros
miembros del Congreso para realizar cambios en las
políticas de ayuda alimentaria de Estados Unidos que
harían que nuestro programa de ayuda alimentaria sea
más eficaz. Algunos de estos cambios incluyen: el
suministro de alimentos más nutritivos a través de la
ayuda alimentaria, especialmente a mujeres y niños en
la ventana de 1000 días desde la concepción hasta el
segundo cumpleaños del niño, y la compra de más
alimentos de la ayuda alimentaria a nivel local,
ayudando a los agricultores locales y reduciendo los
costos de la comida
proporcionada. Por
favor considerar la
adición
de
su
nombre a la petición.
Por favor considere la adición de su nombre a la
petición.
RIFA DE SET DE NATIVIDAD
Compre sus tickets para la oportunidad de ganarse un
set hermoso de Natividad hecho a mano, por nuestro
feligrés, Rob Kottenbrock.
Los tickets cuestan solo $1 cada ticket! Todos los
fondos recaudados serán para la compra del nuevo
órgano.
Los
tickets
estarán de venta después
de cada misa los fines de
semana de Octubre 26,
Noviembre 2 y 9. O,
también
puede
comprarlos en la oficina
de la parroquia.
ESCUELA DE RELIGION
GRUPO DE JOVENES
Su próxima junta será el 5 y 19 de Noviembre, de 7 a
8:30pm en el Salón Parroquial.
NOCHE DE PADRINOS DE CONFIRMACION
Su próxima junta ser el 12 de Noviembre de 7 a
8:30pm en el Salón parroquial. Un padrino es un
adulto confirmado que de un buen testimonia de vida.
Por favor contacte Kirstie Roberts si necesita ayuda
encontrando un padrino.
JUNTA DE PRIMERA RECONCILIACION
Si se perdió la reunión de padres por favor contacte a
Kirstie Roberts para hacer una cita para revisar el
programa y recoger su guía de padres lo más pronto
posible. La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación
comenzó en las clases el 19 de Octubre.
CONCURSO DE CARROS DECORADOS PARA
HALLOWEEN
Todos están invitados a traer a sus niños el 26 de
Octubre entre 6-8pm a pedir dulces en el
estacionamiento de la parroquia. Habra un concurso
de carros decorados y también habra puestos de
comida por si en caso no quiera cenar manzanas en
dulce y dulces de maíz. Los niños van a votar por el
carro mejor decorado y habrá premios para los
mejores tres carros. También habra actividades para
los niños en el gimnasio.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Párroco
Padre Jeff Stephan
(816) 979-3157
Bautismos
Berenice Zayas
(816) 799-7768
Rito de Iniciación
Cristiana Para Adultos
Lupe Bencomo
(816) 331-5677
Quinceañeras
Kris Larkey
(816) 979-3151
Grupo de Oración
Allan Medina
(816) 668-0089
Pláticas Matrimoniales
Martina y Abelardo Arreola
(816) 269-4956
Festividades
Maria Rita López
816-382-7005
Coro Parroquial
Arturo Piñon
(816) 291-2742
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES - 8 DE NOVIEMBRE
Normalmente cada Sábado Segundo de mes de las 10 am a 1 pm (Sólo para Niños de 0-6
años) Salón de juntas. Sótano de la Parroquia. Para niños mayores de 7 años requerirán
una formación especial. Infórmate. Para mas información, por favor comuníquese con Kris
al 816-979-3151. FAVOR DE LLENAR SU APLICACIÓN PARA ASISTIR A LAS PLATICAS
CON ANTICIPACIÓN. NO SE OFRECE CUIDADO DE NIÑOS.
DANZA DE MATACHINEZ
A todas las personas que son parte de la danza de Matachinez de nuestra parroquia de
Santa Sabina: Se les informa que las practicas darán inicio en este mes de Octubre. Por
favor recoger su esquema con el Sr. Juan López o el Sr. Gerardo Arenivas.
A las personal interesadas en participar en la danza por primer ves, por favor hablen con el
Sr. Juan Lopez al teléfono 816-382-7005 o con el Sr. Gerardo Arenivas al teléfono 816-7197563.
LECTORES
Los libros para lectores del 2015 ya están disponibles en la sacristía. Por
favor recojan su libro con su nombre en él. Si pueden dar una donación
de $10 para cubrir el costo de los libros, lo apreciamos. Las donaciones
se pueden hacer en el sobre adjunto y deje el sobre en la caja. Por favor
tome su libro aunque no pueda dar su donación. Muchas Gracias.
Ministros de la Comunión
Gloria Garcia
(816) 559-1253
Comunión a los Enfermos
Marta Sosa
(816) 226-3239
Proclamadores de la
Palabra
Alejandro Torres
(816) 699-2887
Acólitos
Gerardo Arénivas
(816) 719-7563
Acomodadores y Orden
Jaime Martinez
(816) 777-8848
Justicia e Inmigracion
Wendy Mora
816-309-0011
Sacristía
Manny Castillo
816-394-1460
Catecismo
Kirstie Roberts
(816) 979-3155
Adolescentes
Kirstie Roberts
(816) 979-3155
Alcoholicos Anónimos
Oscar Castillo
(816) 529-1113
Comite Romero
Hilda Alvarado
816-876-5508
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En estas fotos
aparecen
algunos de los que
atendieron al taller
de Oración el Lunes
13 de Octubre.
INVITACIÓN AL RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)
-La catequesis normalmente ha sido orientada a los niños. De ahí que al hablar hoy de
catequesis uno haga referencia directa a los niños y preadolescentes y, a veces, la
referencia es sólo a "primera comunión".
-Últimamente, la Iglesia ha comenzado a recalcar que la catequesis es para todos, y más
principalmente para los adultos, porque de ellos va a depender el que haya una iglesia
adulta y responsable. Hacen falta seglares responsables y bien preparados cristianamente.
-Nuestra sociedad es una sociedad que está reclamando cristianos que sepan "dar razón
de su fe", que testifiquen a un Cristo vivo, que sean constructores de un nuevo mundo.
-Ante estas exigencias de "cristianos auténticos" cabe preguntarse con san Pablo: "¿Cómo
van a invocar al Señor si no creen en El? ¿Cómo van a creer si no han oído hablar de El?
¿Y cómo van a oír hablar si no hay quien predique?" (Rom. 10,14). Esta es la cuestión:
¿Cómo va a haber cristianos comprometidos si casi no han oído hablar de Jesucristo y de la
fe?
-Por eso en nuestra parroquia vamos a comenzar un plan catecúmenal para adultos y
jóvenes adultos. ¿En qué va a consistir, qué es, cómo funciona, etc.? Todo esto lo
explicaremos en la reunión que se tendrá próximamente el Domingo 14 de Septiembre en el
salón de la parroquia a las 10 de la mañana. Quedan todos invitados.
26 de Octubre del 2014
30° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
En esta foto aparece Dayana, el Domingo pasado. Fue
su primera ves sirviendo con la ayuda de Lucy.
700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Teléfono: 816-331-4713
www.stsabinaparish.org
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish
Fax: 816-322-6196
Horarios: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Lunes - Jueves y 9:00am - 1:00pm, Viernes
Personal de la Parroquia
Rev. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
816-979-3157
Diácono Dwayne Katzer
Diácono Mike Gates
Zuiri Galeano, Recepcionista y Escuela de Religión
816-979-3150
Bridget Hernandez, Corresponsabilidad y Justicia Social 816-979-3159
Kris Larkey, Asociada Pastoral
816-979-3151
Biagio Mazza, Asociado Pastoral
816-979-3153
Susan Ratigan, Liturgista
816-979-3158
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. de Religión y Pastoral Juvenil
816-979-3155
Marta Roper, Coordinadora Pastoral
816-979-3154
Jeff Shields, Contador
816-979-3152
Tracy Wheeler, Mantenimiento
Mary Bultmann, Diocesan Victim Advocate
816-714-2387
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
816-812-2500
Horario de las Misas del fin de semana
Sábado: 4:00pm (Confesiones de las 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Domingo: 8:00am, 10:30am en Ingles, 12:30pm Misa en Español
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