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August 23, 2015
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Pictured above we have Deacon Dwayne Katzer
speaking about Manos Amigas at our Sunday
Mass on August 9th.
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
Fr. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
Fr. Curt Vogel, Associate Pastor
Deacon Dwayne Katzer
Deacon Mike Gates
Bridget Hernandez, Stewardship and Social Justice
Kris Larkey, Pastoral Associate
Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate
Zuiri Pacheco, Receptionist & PSR Assistant
Susan Ratigan, Liturgist
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. of Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry
Marta Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Jeff Shields, Finance Coordinator
Tracy Wheeler, Maintenance
Bonnie Kane, Diocesan Victim Advocate
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
Weekend Mass Schedule
816-979-3157 X57
816-979-3156 X56
816-979-3159
816-979-3151
816-979-3153
816-979-3150
816-979-3158
816-979-3155
816-979-3154
816-979-3152
816-392-0011
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
PARISH CALENDAR
INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST 24-28, 2015
Sunday, August 23 - Domingo, 23 de Agosto
Mon. 8am
Tues. 6pm
Wed. 8am
11am
9:00am
Pupusa Sale after Masses
11:00am
Ensayo del Coro Hispano
†Robert J. Lewis
†Teresa Link
†Fr. Robert Cameron
†George Bleier & his deceased family
(Carnegie Village)
Thurs. 8am
Friday 8am
†Teresa Link
†Lola Barrios
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
4:00pm
Intentions of Jeanne Patterson
Intentions of Georgene Caoile
Monday, August 24 - Lunes, 24 de Agosto
8:00am
Mass
10:00am
Uplift Meal Prep - Gym
5:30pm
Marian Prayer Group
6:00pm
Cub Scouts
7:00pm
Boy Scouts - Gym
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
Tuesday, August 25 - Martes, 25 de Agosto
8:00am
†Teresa Link
10:30am
†Leonissa Fenske
12:30pm Spanish Intenciones de las Familias Parroquiales
4:30pm
Confessions
6:00pm
Mass
7:00pm
Taller de Oracion y Vida
Wednesday, August 26 - Miércoles, 26 de Agosto
EVENTS
8:00am
Mass
9:00am
Legion of Mary
11:00am
Mass at Carnegie Village
7:00pm
Adult Faith Formation Facilitator Training
LADIES NIGHT OUT FUNDRAISER!
Thursday, August 27 - Jueves, 27 de Agosto
On August 29th at 7pm we will gather the ladies of the
parish and any guests they would like to bring for some
drinks, snacks and shopping with Thirty-one! Thirtyone sells purses, totes, accessories and organization
tools for home and work. A large portion of the profits
will be donated to the Youth Program for our high
school youth to attend the National Catholic Youth
Conference in Indianapolis this November. For more
information or to learn how to shop for this party online,
please contact Kirstie Roberts in the Youth Office or
pick up an invitation in the back of church.
8:00am
Mass
9:30am
Quilters
6:00pm
RCIA Welcome Meal
8:00pm
Choir Practice (8am Choir)
PUPUSA SALE - AUG 23
There will be samples to try
so you can purchase your
favorite variety. The cost will
be $2 each and you can
purchase them to go.
Friday, August 28 - Viernes, 28 de Agosto
8:00am
Mass
Saturday, August 29 - Sábado, 29 de Agosto
St. Sabina Feast Day
3:00pm
Confessions
4:00pm
Mass
7:00pm
Ladies Night Thirty-one Fundraiser
Sunday, August 30 - Domingo, 30 de Agosto
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10:30am
Knights Corporate Mass & Breakfast
11:00am
Ensayo del Coro Hispano
STEWARDSHIP
“When they stood in ranks before God, Joshua addressed
all the people: ‘If it does not please you to serve the
LORD, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your
fathers served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are now dwelling. As for me
and my household, we will serve the LORD.’ ”
Joshua 24:1b-2a,15
Many parishes have an annual stewardship renewal during which people are given the opportunity to “renew”
their involvements in prayer, in ministry, and in giving
through the offertory. These “renewals” may involve a
commitment or pledge card. This is what has occurred in
the Church for centuries. It is vital that we revisit our assurances to the Lord. As Joshua addresses the people in
today’s reading, he states, “As for me and my household,
we will serve the LORD.” This quote is relatively familiar
in the Christian world. Yet, this is exactly the kind of
pledge and covenant each of us needs to make. - See
more at www.catholicsteward.com/blog/.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - AUG 16
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
Assumption of Mary:
Diocesan Life & Justice:
$9,281.74
$ 907.50
$ 550.00
$ 941.00
$ 741.00
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT:
WELCOMING MINISTRY We are looking to improve
our Parish Welcoming Ministry and could use your help!
We are building a team of parishioners that can help welcome our new parishioners by delivering a welcome basket to them. What an easy way to make our newest members truly feel like a part of our parish family! If you are
interested in helping with this ministry, contact Bridget
Hernandez, 816-979-3159 or [email protected].
UPLIFT THANKS A great big thank you to Ed Yeater
for all the time he has dedicated to cleaning the donated
bottles in which Uplift distributes water to our homeless
brothers and sisters this last couple of years. Your time
and hard work is greatly appreciated!
COLLECTION FOR ST REGIS SCHOOL-AUG 30
We will have a special collection on the weekend of August 29 and 30th for St. John Francis Regis School. The
school is located at 8941 James A Reed Rd in Kansas
City and offers Catholic education to children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Sabina has several families
whose children attend St. Regis School.
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER - OCT 10
This year the Christmas in October workday will be held
on Saturday, October 10th. If you are interested in participating, please contact either John Ryan at [email protected] or Pete Muenks at [email protected]
or sign up in the gathering space. It is very helpful for
John and Pete to know in advance how many helpers we
will have so they can determine how many houses our
parish volunteers will be able to help with.
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Dolores “Lola” Barrios, wife of George Barrios
† Carol Perniciaro, cousin of Bonita Mackedanz
† John Grimm, friend of Fr. Curt Vogel
† David Gordy Vogel, uncle of Fr. Curt Vogel
†John Henry, nephew of Marguerite Cummings, Ann
Cummings, Barbara Davis and Quin Henry
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. QUE DESCANSEN EN PAZ.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN
Peg Agnew
Frances Andregg
Marilyn Avalos
Jennie Baylor
Mary Ann Bays
Beverly Bell
Sheryll Bentley
Allie Biondo
Joe Birkenbach
Joan Boots
Maxine Bremer
Gretchen Butler
Art Camara
Elaine Cantanzaro
Pamela Castor
Georgene Caoile
Marvin Cohen
Joseph Coots
Tyler Corlew
Mary Curtis
Cathy Davis
Margo Dellaguardia
Paul DeMar
Frances DiGeorge
Mary Lou Enos
Richard Estes
Dick Garnier
Laverne Harlow
Cherie Hatfield
Bart Henke
Ella Hemmen
Mary Ellen Hermann
Richard Hoedl
Kelly Jordon
Jerry Keating
Ray Kemna
Mary Carol King
Vern King
Bill Locke
Debbie Locke
Jo Locke
Gloria McLaughlin
Fabiola Morales
Priscilla Moran
Helen Muenks
Jerry Nowak
Gary Palmer
Chuck Ramsey
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Jean Tate
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Sarah Wilburn
Carmitia Yust
Berenice Zayas
Pablo Zayas
WHAT IS GRIEF? Grief is the normal response to loss.
Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.
WHAT IS A “GRIEF RECOVERY GROUP”?
At St. Sabina our Adult Grief Recovery Group consists
of 6 sessions, 90 minutes in length. It is based on an adult
mutual self-help grief recovery model. It is a safe place to
recognize and acknowledge a painful loss. The participants are grievers that are courageous and have chosen
to be proactive rather than passive. It’s a place to give
your grief it’s voice. Your grief is important!
WHEN? WHERE? HOW? Sessions at St. Sabina
begin Tuesday, September 22, 2015 and continue for six
weeks. We will offer an afternoon group and an evening
group if we have enough participants. Group size is limited to 9 and we must have 5 to have the sessions. Advanced registration is important. To register or for more
information contact Marta Roper in the parish office at
816-979-3154 or [email protected].
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Aug 26
Sept 2
Sept 9
Sept 16
11:00am
10:30am
10:00am
10:00am
Carnegie Village
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation of Raymore
Foxwood Springs
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
PARENTS LOOKING FOR A SUPPORT GROUP
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT PROFILE
In response to our needs survey, the Love Thy Neighbor
team is hosting an informal gathering for the parents of
our parish to determine specific areas of support our families may need, such as, tutoring, parents night out, behavior issues, single parent issues, etc. If as a parent you've
ever needed information, advice or just another parent to
talk to, please plan on attending. We will meet in the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 27, during PSR (910:00). A light breakfast of fruit, pastries, coffee and juice
will be served. To help us plan for food and babysitting,
sign up slips are in the gathering space.
Tania Bellini Bernabé Alvarenga
Tania is in her 5th and final year of study at
the University of El Salvador. She began the
scholarship program in 2010 and is on track
to graduate in 2015, majoring in English.
Tania lives in Cinquera with her mother and her sister and
2 brothers. Her mother is a teacher and Tania has a sister
in 10th grade, a brother in elementary school and a sister
in Kindergarten. They live in a brick home with no indoor
bathroom, however they do have access to drinkable water and electricity.
Each student in the scholarship program is required to do
a community project each year. Each year Tania works
with the community of Cinquera helping to organize children’s activities.
Tania describes her greatest difficulties and challenges as
the distance that she has to travel to get to school and the
insecurity that she feels leaving Cinquera to go to school
in San Salvador. Tania has classes every Monday and
Wednesday. She leaves her home at 5am and her first
class begins at 9am. She gets home from school each
night at 7pm and the bus ride costs her $3.50.
Tania is grateful that “many young people are being supported by the scholarship program and that many of these
young people are working inside and out of the community.”
Please keep Tania in your prayers during her last year of
scholarship study. If you are interested in taking part in
our 2016 delegation to Cinquera, El Salvador, please contact Kris in the parish office at 816-979-3151 or
[email protected].
2016 DELEGATION TO EL SALVADOR
Our parish will be taking its second delegation to El Salvador to learn more about the scholarship program there
and to have the opportunity to meet and visit with our
scholarship students and their families. We will travel to
Cinquera and also to El Mozote. El Mozote was the site of
one of many massacres that occurred in El Salvador during their Civil War. As of now we are planning to travel to
El Salvador on January 5 and staying approximately 8
days. If you are interested or would like more information,
please contact Kris at 816-979-3151 or by email at
[email protected].
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONS
We now offer
confessions every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30pm. Confessions are also offered every Saturday from 3-3:30pm.
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES are groups of
Christians who gather on a regular basis to build community among themselves while at the same time reaching
out in concern and justice to others. Community building
and manifesting God’s love to others are the two feet that
keep small Christian communities grounded. At St.
Sabina we have 8 groups currently meeting. If you are
interested in joining one of our existing groups, please
contact the leader listed below. Many of our groups would
like to have additional members. We are also open to
forming new groups. For more information, please contact Biagio Mazza or Kris Larkey at 816-331-4713.
Core Leader
Meeting Time
Contact Number
Jim Agnew
Monday PM
816-331-1427
Nancy Amfahr
Thursday PM
816-322-3230
Sonja Bornheimer Thursday PM
816-718-1664
Kathy Griggs
Sunday AM
816-322-7945
Joe Lager
Monday AM
816-331-5333
Kris Larkey
Wednesday PM
816-979-3151
Al Gebauer
Thursday AM
816-322-2007
Jim Ruffini
Tuesday AM
816-331-0643
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LIVING STONES: Foundations for Living Stones
A Faith Formation Program for interested Adults
“Come to him, a living stone...chosen and precious in the
sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourself be built
into a spiritual house...” (1 Peter 2:4-5)
St. Sabina is offering an adult faith formation program
titled, Foundations for Living Stones. The program explores in greater depth and knowledge the basics of our
faith. All the sessions focus on the ministry that we are
called to in and through our baptism. Communication
skills, group development, leadership skills, bible study,
church history, prayer and sacraments are some of the
many areas explored and examined in depth. Adult methods of learning and reflection are employed throughout.
The sessions are scheduled on Tuesday evenings, from 7
-9:30 PM, beginning in late August and ending in late
May. This is a 9-month commitment to deepen one’s skills
and knowledge so as to become a more effective and
engaging minister. We hope to work collaboratively with
our neighboring parishes, inviting them to be part of this
mutual learning process. For more information, please
call or e-mail either: Biagio Mazza 816-979-3153
[email protected] or Kris Larkey 816-979-3151;
[email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME , YEAR B
part ways with Jesus is his
affirmation that he is the one
come down from heaven. They
hear Jesus declaring himself to be
divine, and they find it extremely
The readings focus on choices that have to be difficult to accept.
made in relation to God. The first reading has Joshua Jews affirm the oneness of
challenge the people who have just entered the God. Jesus is human yet he
Promised Land to remember that God has done great claims to come from God, claiming divinity for himself.
things for them. Will they commit themselves to serve This goes against everything most Jews believed. They
the Lord or will they go after other gods? Joshua and find it an extremely “hard” claim and cannot continue to
his tribe proclaim the powerful words, “As for me and follow Jesus. The conflict centers on faith, and their
my house, we will serve the Lord.” That sort of willingness to believe what Jesus was proclaiming
commitment involves the reality that serving the Lord is about himself. They are challenged to believe that
not always easy or convenient. Faith is the key Jesus came down from heaven and will return to
component in our relationship with our loving God, heaven. Jesus has come to nourish us as the “bread of
trusting that God will always be there no matter what life.” Do they believe that or not? Obviously some do
not, while others affirm that Jesus has “the words of
happens.
The letter to the Ephesians talks about eternal life.” Therefore, in the name of all believers,
relationships among different groupings and then and now, Peter proclaims “We have come to
classes of people. The key to understanding all believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of
relationships centers on the opening phrase, “Be God.”
Today is the last of the “Bread” Sundays, bringing to
an end five Sundays of semi-continuous proclamation
of John’s sixth chapter, the “Bread of Life” discourse.
Next Sunday we resume the proclamation of the gospel
according to Mark.
subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
This manner of relating demands that all relationships,
especially that of spouses, be modeled on how Christ
deals with the other, no matter who or when.
Relationships demand a choice that leads one to be
attuned to the needs of the other, and be willing to be
“bread of life” for the other. Christ is the model of the
one who came so that we all might have life. As
disciples of Christ, we too are called to be nourishment
for one another, so that all might have life.
The reading from John has some of Jesus’ own
disciples reject the “hard words” that he is saying,
and deciding to part ways with Jesus. Usually, this is
understood to be a rejection of Jesus’ affirmation that
they are to eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to
be united with God and have eternal life. While this is
partially true, the real reason that some of the disciples
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These “Bread of Life discourse” readings invite us
to reflect on how we share our “bread” with others,
on how we respond to our baptismal call to reach out
and show care and concern for the other. Jesus came
down from heaven to model for us what true loving
relationships demand.
Do you believe in Jesus and what he demands? If,
like Peter, you can affirm that belief, then continually
challenge yourself to be “bread of life” for others, no
matter how demanding or costly. Such a “hard” saying
is the core of our baptismal commitment. How do you
affirm your baptismal commitment in your daily
encounters? Jesus is the model. So sing joyfully the
refrain of responsorial Psalm 34, “Taste and see the
goodness of the Lord,” and commit yourself to sharing
“bread” with others at all times.
Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate
BIBLE STUDY
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015
BIBLE STUDY AND SUNDAY READINGS
1st Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b
Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32
Gospel: John 6:60-69
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 August 23rd, September
13th and 27th at 10:30am. All are welcome. Bring a
Bible and a friend. To register for these sessions,
please call Biagio at 816-979-3153.
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READINGS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
1st Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8
Psalm: Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
2nd Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
YOUTH MINISTRY
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE!
Our parish will be taking a group of High School youth
to Indianapolis over the weekend of November 19th
through the 21st. NCYC is full of amazing speakers,
liturgical experiences, music groups and interactive
areas for youth to meet other young Catholics from
around the United States. If your child will be in 9th
grade or older next school year and would like to
attend this once in a lifetime conference for Catholic
Youth, please contact Kirstie Roberts in the Youth
Office. More information is available at: http://
ncyc.nfcym.org/program/.
HARVESTERS!
This local food bank provides food to needy families
around the KC area. Volunteers are needed to help
sort food donations and pack weekend food bags for
kids to help fight hunger in our community. We will be
taking a group of 5 people on the third Thursday of
each month. If you would like to volunteer, call or
email Kirstie Roberts in the Youth Office to sign up.
This ministry is open to all ages!
UPLIFT ORG.
needs volunteers! If you would like to
bring meals to the homeless on the 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. Volunteers must report to the Uplift Warehouse
by 5pm and will be finished around 9:30pm.
UPLIFT COOKS!
Anyone who
would like to help prepare a meal
for the homeless is welcome to join
our team on the 4th Monday of
each month at 10am in the gym. It’s recommended
that you bring a good cutting knife and vegetable
peeler. Our next cooking day will be August 24th.
PRAYER
PRAYER FOR THE ELECTION OF A BISHOP
O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with
unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church who will please you by his
holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever.
Amen
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SCHOOL OF RELIGION
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
REGISTRATIONS HAVE BEGUN!
(PSR)
Forms are now available in the back of church and
in the Youth Office. If you have a child preparing for
sacraments this year, please be sure to take a
sacramental prep registration form as well as the
PSR form. If you have any questions, please contact
Kirstie Roberts in the Youth Office.
PSR begins Sunday, September 20th!
PSR TEACHERS!
All teachers are asked to please attend an evening
of renewal, supper and mini-workshop to prepare for
the upcoming school year on Wednesday,
September 9th at 6:30pm. Registrations for teachers
for the upcoming school year are available in the
back of church. Please return them to the Youth
Office by no later than September 2nd.
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.
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).
CHILD SAFETY
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to
combatting 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 healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and
their families. Please contact Victim Advocate Bonnie
Kane at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more
information.
AREA INFORMATION
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOC
PROJECT RACHEL
Join the American Business Women’s Association
(ABWA) for an opportunity to network with other working
women at the ABW Day Celebration on Sept. 22, 2015
from 11am-2pm at Hallbrook Country Club, 11200 Overbrook Rd in Leawood, KS. Special guest speaker will be
Karen Hoyos will inspire you to become your best self!
Karen Hoyos’ mission in life is to help people turn their
lives around so they can achieve the things they really
want, not just the things they think they should want.
Hoyos transformed her life from one of despair. Now
she’s telling the world how everyone can achieve their
own dreams. Her infectious enthusiasm overflows as she
continues her mission to help others find their true purpose and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Hoyos trains
employees and executives of Fortune 500 companies and
also serves as a personal coach to politicians, athletes,
and other celebrities.
You are invited to “An Evening for Project Rachel” on Saturday evening, September 19, 2015 after the 5pm Mass
at St. John Lalande Parish in Blue Springs. Listen to a
man and a woman bravely share their stories of abortion,
God’s forgiveness, and healing. We will talk about our
ministry as well as ways that the faithful can become involved. Pope Francis has declared a Holy Year of Mercy...come, see what our Church is doing. For more information, contact Teresa at 816-756-1850 or email [email protected].
DCCW (DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN) All ladies of the parish are invited to attend
the DCCW Quarterly meeting, to be held on September 2
at St. Monica’s Parish, 1616 Paseo Blvd. KCMO 64108.
Registration begins at 9:30am with coffee and goodies
followed by a business meeting, Mass, catered luncheon
and guest speaker. Please bring new school supplies of
any kind to be given to the Bishop Sullivan Center for distribution to inner-city children. Luncheon is $11 and reservations must be made no later than Sunday, August
30th, by calling Carolyn Huff ay 816-690-4278 or by email
to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing
you!
RCIA
ST. SABINA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS – 2015-2016
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the RCIA, is a
process which welcomes all who are interested in becoming Catholic, or any Catholic wishing to deepen their understanding of the faith. The Rite involves the formation of
a community that learns, shares, builds community and
prays together to deepen their relationship to God and to
the parish family. During the next few weeks, we will be
asking if you are aware of anyone who would benefit from
participation in this faith learning process. Below are
some of the values that we hold as Catholic Christians,
which we readily share with all who desire to journey with
us through the RCIA.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in this program, please fill out the contact information sheet located
in the gathering space and we will personally contact and
invite all those interested to our RCIA Meal which will be
held on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at 6:00pm.
For more information: Contact Biagio Mazza at 816-331
-4713 or by e-mail: [email protected]
K OF C ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -SEP 19
Come play golf and join the fun at the Knights of Columbus’ 14th Annual Paul Vargo Golf Tournament at Eagle’s
Landing Golf Course in Belton on September 19, 2015.
It’s only $75, which includes green fees, cart, lunch, BBQ
buffet dinner, golf prizes and contests. If you don’t play
golf, be a sponsor ($25 cart or $100 hole). All proceeds
will benefit Missouri Special Olympics, St. Sabina Youth
Group and Lord of Love Community Meals. Questions?
Call Bob Coshun at 816-304-0570.
INTERPRETED MASS SCHEDULE – AUGUST
If you have questions or need more information, please
contact Rhonda Scott, Coordinator of Disability and Deaf
Services at 816.797.2622 or [email protected].
August 23rd: 10:30 a.m. OPEN DOOR MASS at Holy
Spirit Parish, 1800 SW State Route 150, Lee’s Summit,
MO 64082.
August 30th: 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish,
2200 N Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO 64058.
CUB SCOUTS
The Cub Scouts are looking for new
members! If you have a son in first
through fifth grade and would like more
information, please contact Rodney
Stoverink, [email protected], Mike
McDowell, [email protected],
or Corey Pointer, [email protected].
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Dewey Adams, Siomara Alvarez, Colton Anderson, Dave
Anderson, Juana Arroyo, Larry Barberis, Beverly Bell, Carole Biver,
Blanca Bonilla, Sr. Lucille Buhl, Armando Campos Valdez, Ofelia
Castillo, Kathleen Coleman, Zac Cooper, Megan Coovert, Angel
Cortez, Shelby Dailey, Blake DeRosear, Herman Escobar, Jorge
Estrella, Hannah Ewbank, Cesar Fabian, Becky Fenske, Yasmin
Flores, Rose Foster, Maynor Gallardo, Jesus Garcia, Catherine
Gates, JoAnn Gerant, Kylie Giacone, Yessenia Gonzalez, Camden
Goulding, Paulina Gracida, Beth Griesemer, Sebastian Guerrero,
Bianca Guillermo, Ron Gullberg, Mallory Harshner, Donnie Henry,
Logan Horstman, Deacon Dwayne Katzer, Daniel Landaverde,
Dustin Lingenfeller, Esmeralda Lopez, Robert Lynn, Nick Macias,
Samantha Mackey, Leticia Martinez, Gene McEwen, Jose Medina,
Martha Medina, Juan Medina Vazquez, Jose Mejia, Wilian Mena,
Norabel Molina, Diana Morales, Lydia Moulder, Carlos Nateras,
Andres Orozco, Alejandro Ortiz, Erik Palomares, Kendall Perkins,
Maria Preuss, Kelly Ranes, Dee Raya, Agustin Reyes, Caleb
Richardson, Amanda Rickard, Valeria Rodelo, Rebecca Rodriguez,
Teresa Rodriguez, Jimmy Rosales, Ashley Salinas, Brandon
Salinas, Jerry Scego, Mary Schmidt, Michelle Schoenberger, John
Sellmeyer, Martha Sosa, Mandy Squires, Robert Squires, Jerry
Stella Carol Strickler, Armando Tenorio, Jose Tenorio, Brianna
Velez, Tessa Velez, Gerardo Venzor, Michael Ward, Alma Yanez,
Fred Yonker IX
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Lonnie & Trish Schieszer
John Noel & Donna Yeager
Polo Gonzales & Belem Cardenas
Erik & Sonya Swenson
Jerry & Marie Wilburn
Eduardo Guzman & Juanita Leon
Damian & Beth Griesemer
Mark & Sherry Lopez
Archie & Shannon Herndon
Michael & Mary Mize
Marco & Catalina Guillermo
Monte & Pamela Crosby
Jack & JoAnne Davis
1 Year!
3 Years!
6 Years!
8 Years!
10 Years!
10 Years!
11 Years!
15 Years!
25 Years!
25 Years!
31 Years!
34 Years!
49 Years!
08/29/2014
08/24/2012
08/29/2009
08/25/2007
08/27/2005
08/27/2005
08/28/2004
08/26/2000
08/25/1990
08/24/1990
08/26/1984
08/29/1981
08/27/1966
CONGRATULATIONS
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to David Lopez and Brenda Arenivas who
were married on Saturday, August 22nd.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
Beckett Kauffman Stock, son of David and Erica Stock
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WELLNESS CENTER
WHAT IS WELLNESS COACHING?
Wellness coaches help you develop a vision for your
personal well being. Coaches are trained to develop
strategic, appropriate and meaningful wellness plans to
help people move closer to living a life of robust health.
The goals can include improving one’s energy level,
healthy eating, being fit and strong, and having a positive
and optimistic state of mind. Sound good? Let the
Wellness Center support you in living your best life
through engagement with our wellness coaches. The
coaching sessions can be done either in person or over
the phone. We want to meet you where you are today to
guide and inspire you to be the best you can be for
yourself, your family and your faith.
Do you or someone you care for have diabetes,
asthma, heart disease, back pain, cancer, arthritis,
fibromyalgia, depression or ANY other ongoing health
condition? Join us for...
“Getting Back to Better” 6 WEEK WORKSHOP:
September 9, - October 6, 2015
1:30 - 3:30p.m. Receive the book Living a Healthy
Life with Chronic Conditions and the CD
Relaxation for the Mind and Body.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Email [email protected] or call (816) 979-3090
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Role of nutrition & exercise in self-management.
• Managing pain, fatigue, difficult emotions &
depression.
• Medications & making treatment decisions.
• New ways to communicate with family, friends &
healthcare providers.
• Weekly action planning & problem solving and more!
CLASSES ARE:
♦ Open to family members.
♦ Interactive, where support and success builds
confidence in your ability to manage your health while
maintaining an active and fulfilling life.
♦ Confidential and protected by the Privacy Act. We
follow strict privacy policies to protect personal
information.
WELLNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday:
Yoga Basics 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Yoga 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday:
Strength & Stretch 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Gentle Stretch & Strength 2:00 - 3:00pm
Wednesday: Yoga Basics 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Restorative Yoga 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday: Stretch & Strength 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Gentle Stretch & Strength 2:00 - 3:00pm
Strength & Stretch 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday:
Yoga Basics1:00 - 2:00 pm
Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Boxing Beats 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: Open Workout 8:30 - 10:00 am
Refit Cardio Class 10:00 - 11:00 am
JIM’S DISCOUNT
MUFFLERS
Repairs by Jorge
> Painting
HARDWARE-BUILDING MATERIALS-PAINT
617 North Scott
Belton, MO 64012
P.O. Box 619
331-2211
Fax 331-0981
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-1 PM
BELTON
TRANSMISSION
AND REPAIR
Domestic & Foreign
Ron Gardella, Parishioner
(816) 318-8955
315 N. Scott,
> Drywall
> Carpentry
> Furniture Repair
> Cleaner
> Handyman > Etc.
Great Service • Great Prices
• Brakes
• Shocks
• Mufflers • Struts
Discounts to Seniors
Free Estimates & Low Prices
903 N. Scott - Belton, MO
Ph. 331-0566 • Fax 322-2231
Jorge 816-521-9509
se habla español
Eckhard Preuss
Agent
Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise
starting as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and
Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person
will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785
8009 E. 171st PO Box 645
Belton, MO 64012-0645
Bus 816.331.4288 Fax 816.331.2907
[email protected]
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
12800 2nd St., Grandview, MO 64030
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Minudo (Sat & Sunday only)
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Tel: (816) 318-8500
Residential-Commercial-Industrial
816-966-2290
FOURWAY
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P L U M B I N G
PARKING IN BACK
MITS LAWN SERVICE
Like its my own yard
DREW MITSDARFFER
Parishioner / Owner
816-694-0475
[email protected]
DRAIN CLEANING
GARBAGE DISPOSALS
FAUCETS • SINKS • TUBS
TOILETS & SUMP PUMPS
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607 N. SCOTT, BELTON
Free
Insured
Estimates
Roofing
Specialists
AND SONS
ROOFING
(816) 331-8909
Daniel Meissen
New • Re-Roofs
Repairs
Saint Margaret
Sunday Missal
An ideal companion
for personal prayer.
(816) 322-1013
Phone: (816) 331-0061
Fax: (816) 331-0443
17232 Bel-Ray Place
1001 E. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(58 Hwy) • Belton, MO
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-12:00noon
Air Conditioning • Furnaces
Humidifiers • Air Filters
In Stock & Ready to Order Today.
CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95
800-566-6150 • www.wlpmusic.com
OPENING SOON!
The Area’s Best
Mexican Taqueria!
Featuring Authentic
Mexican food, cakes,
bottled beer & Sports TVs
in a casual atmosphere
We cater events too!
To Schedule, Please Call
816-425-3282 Ext. 0
524 N. Scott Ave.
Belton, MO 64012
The same location as
La Lupita Productos Mexicanos
522260 St Sabina Church
Teresa M. Kelly, D.V.M.
NICK & MARION BIONDO, JR.
www.jspaluch.com
COLLISION REPAIR CENTER
20203 Holmes Rd., Belton, MO 64012
RICK HOWARD
816-322-1900
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISHIONER
FAX 322-0705
COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-945-6629
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
TIEMPO Y TALENTO:
MINISTERIO DE HOSPITALIDAD
Estamos tratando de mejorar nuestra Ministerio de
Hospitalidad de la parroquia y necesitamos su ayuda!
Estamos formando un equipo de feligreses que
pueden ayudar a dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos
feligreses mediante la entrega de una canasta de
bienvenida. Que manera tan fácil de hacer que
nuestros miembros más recientes de verdad se
sienten como una parte de nuestra familia parroquial!
Si usted está interesado en ayudar con este ministerio,
póngase en contacto con Bridget Hernández 816-9793159 o [email protected]
GRACIAS POR SU AYUDA A UPLIFT
Muchísimas gracias a Ed Yeater por todo el tiempo
que ha dedicado estos últimos años a lavar las
botellas donadas que Uplift usa para distribuir agua a
nuestros hermanos quienes viven en la calle.
Apreciamos mucho su tiempo y trabajo!
ORACION
ORACION POR LA ELECCION DE UN OBISPO
O Dios, pastor eterno, que gobiernas de tu rebaño
con cuidado infalible; concede en tu amor paternal
sin limites a un pastor para tu Iglesia, un pastor
quien te agrade por su santidad y para mostrarnos
atención vigilante. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu
Hijo, quien vive y reina contigo en la unidad del
Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los
siglos.
Amen.
LECTURAS
LECTURAS DEL DOMINGO, 23 DE AGOSTO
Primera Lectura: Josué 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b
Salmo: Salmo 33:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23
Segunda Lectura: Efesios 5:21-32
Evangelio: Juan 6:55, 60-69
INFORMACION
CONFESIONES LOS MARTES
Ofrecemos confesiones los Martes por la tarde de las
4:30-5:30pm.
2016 DELEGACION A EL SALVADOR
Nuestra parroquia llevara a su segunda delegación a
El Salvador para aprender mas sobre el programa de
becas allí y para tener la oportunidad de conocer a
nuestro estudiantes becados y a sus familias.
Viajaremos a Cinquera y a El Mozote. El pueblo de
Mozote fue uno de los muchos donde ocurrieron
masacres durante la Guerra Civil en El Salvador. Por
ahora, planeamos viajar a El Salvador el 5 de Enero y
quedarnos aproximadamente 8 días.
Si usted esta interesado o quiere mas información, por
favor comuníquese con Kris al 816-979-3151 o por
correo electrónico, [email protected].
RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS
Estamos tomando nombres de las personas quienes
están interesadas en unirse a la iglesia Católica. Si a
usted le gustaría que invitáramos a alguien a nuestro
programa de Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos,
por favor llene una forma de referencia, que se
encuentran en el espacio de juntas en la parte de atrás
de la iglesia. O comuníquese con Biagio o con Kris en
la oficina parroquial para darle su referencia.
NAVIDAD EN OCTUBRE - 10 DE OCT
Este año, nuestro día de trabajo
para Navidad en Octubre será el
Sábado, 10 de Octubre. Si usted
esta interesado en participar, por
favor comuníquese con John Ryan
a su correo [email protected] o
con Pete Muenks a su correo
[email protected] o también puede enlistarse en el
espacio de reunión de la parte de atrás de la iglesia.
Es muy útil para John y Pete saber antes de ese día
cuantos ayudantes tendremos para determinar
cuantas casas podremos ayudar este año.
DONACION DE SANGRE - 13 DE SEPTIEMBRE
Nuestra próxima donación de sangre será el Domingo,
13 de Septiembre de las 8am - 1pm en el gimnasio.
Reserve su cita hoy en la pagina web
savealifenow.org, ponga el código de patrocinador
saintsabina. Para mas información por favor contacte a
Michael Dailey al 816-853-8386 o a su correo
electrónico [email protected].
LECTURAS DEL DOMINGO, 30 DE AGOSTO
Primera Lectura: Deuteronomio 4:1-2, 6-8
Salmo: Salmo 14:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5
Segunda Lectura: Santiago 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27
Evangelio: Marcos 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
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INFORMACION
FELICIDADES DE BODA
Felicidades a David Lopez y a Brenda Arenivas,
ellos se casaron el Sábado, 22 de Agosto.
VENTA DE PUPUSAS
El Domingo, 23 de Agosto
nuestra comunidad Salvadoreña estará vendiendo
pupusas después de las
Misas. Las pupusas son
un platillo tradicional de El
Salvador, son echas de tortilla de maíz, en por lo
general están llenas de variaciones de queso, puerco, y frijoles refritos. Habrán muestras para que usted pueda comprar su variedad favorita.
El costo será de $2 cada una y las puede comprar
para llevárselas a casa. Todos los fondos recaudados serán para nuestra celebración anual en honor
al Obispo Oscar Romero.
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES – 12 DE SEPTIEMBRE
Normalmente cada Segundo Sábado del 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.
PRÓXIMOS BAUTISMOS: llamar Kris al 816-9793151. Favor de llenar su aplicación antes de asistir
a las platicas. No se ofrece cuidado de niños.
NUEVA PÁGINA WEB DE LA PARROQUIA
Hemos remodelado nuestra página web! En nuestra
página podrá encontrar noticias, oportunidades de
voluntariado, hojas de permiso y los formularios de
inscripción para sus hijos, información sobre el ministerio hispano, y mucho, mucho más. Por favor,
échale un vistazo ya que creemos que nuestra página nueva será una herramienta útil para los feligreses: www.stsabinaparish.org.
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ATADO A SU CASA DEBIDO A ENFERMEDAD
O VEJEZ?
Si usted o un miembro de su familia esta atado a su
casa debido a enfermedad crónica o vejez y le gustaría recibir la Sagrada Comunión por favor póngase
en contacto con María Palomares al 816-838-1138 o
con Kris Larkey en la oficina parroquial al 816-9793151 o [email protected].
HOSPITALIZADO
Si usted esta hospitalizado y le desea hacernos saber, por favor llame o que un miembro de su familia
se comunique con nosotros. Llámele a María Palomares al 816-838-1138 o con Kris Larkey en la oficina parroquial al 816-979-3151 o por correo electrónico: [email protected]. Debido a las leyes de
privacidad, los hospitales no pueden contactarnos al
menos que usted se los pida.
TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA
Comienza el Martes, 25 de Agosto del 2015, de 7 a
9 de la noche en los cuartes de clases. Participantes
aprenderán 14 diferentes maneras de orar.
10 Puntos Clave
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Basado en la Biblia
Con Cristo como centro
Fuente de Vocaciones Apostólicas
Servicio excesivamente Laical
Carácter totalmente práctico y experimental
Actividad Orante paso a paso y adaptada a la persona
Taller liberador y sanador a través del conocimiento
de Dios y de uno mismo
Transformación a la luz de la Palabra
Compromiso con los pobres
Promoción de los Valores del Evangelio
Los Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV) son una nueva forma de Evangelización. Mas viva y con una visión mas positiva de lo que se ha mostrado siempre.
Es una presentación mas vibrante y activa de Jesús
que posee una mayor adaptación a las necesidades
de la sociedad actual y a lo que las personas realmente necesitan. Esta basada en el amor y lo que
este es capaz de realizar, no en el temor ni en el
castigo.
Por eso decimos con pleno convencimiento que los
Talleres do Oración y Vida son una respuesta al
mundo de hoy. El Taller es gratuito, solamente es el
costo del material de $12. No se requiere preregistración, pero esto ayudara a saber la cantidad
de material necesaria para todos los participantes.
Favor de comunicarse con Arturo González al teléfono 817-807-0494 o al [email protected].
Para mas información acerca de los TOV, visite
nuestro sitio de internet a www.tovpil.org.
23 de Agosto del 2015
Vigésimo primero Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
En esta aparecen Gustavo Morales, Dina Agüero, y
Araceli Solís, quienes atendieron a nuestras Platicas
Pre-bautismales de este mes. Las próximas platicas
son el 12 de Septiembre.
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
Padre Curt Vogel, Pastor Adjunto
816-979-3156
Diácono Dwayne Katzer
Diácono Mike Gates
Bridget Hernandez, Corresponsabilidad y Justicia Social 816-979-3159
Kris Larkey, Asociada Pastoral
816-979-3151
Biagio Mazza, Asociado Pastoral
816-979-3153
Zuiri Pacheco, Recepcionista y Escuela de Religión
816-979-3150
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, Coordinador de Finanzas
816-979-3152
Tracy Wheeler, Mantenimiento
Bonnie Kane, Diocesan Victim Advocate
816-392-0011
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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Centro de Salud - 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092