Saint Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave. Belton, MO • www.stsabinaparish.org • www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish • 816-331-4713 Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Thursday and 9:00am-1:00pm, Friday Thank you to Rob Kottenbrock who facilitated the presentation on the Sacred Triduum on March 10th. Mass Times Saturday: 4:00pm in English Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am in English, 12:30pm in Spanish Visit our website for Holy Day and special Mass times Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Call to Discipleship A six-session series on the basics of our faith and how we are called to take ownership of our faith in and through our baptismal vocation will be offered this spring of 2016. We have all been blessed with gifts given to us by God. In and through our baptism, we are called to use those gifts for the good of the whole people of God. Come and see how you can use your gifts for building up the body of Christ. See page 4 for more details. March 27, 2016 Parish Staff/Mass Intentions Fr. Jeff Stephan, Pastor 816-979-3157 X57 [email protected] Fr. Curt Vogel, Associate Pastor 816-979-3156 X56 [email protected] Deacon Mike Gates [email protected] Bridget Hernandez, Stewardship and Communications/Corresponsabilidad y Comunicaciones 816-979-3159 X59 [email protected] Kris Larkey, Business Manager/Gerente de Operaciones 816-979-3151 X51 [email protected] Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate/Asociado Pastoral 816-979-3153 X53 [email protected] Susan Ratigan, Liturgist/Liturgista 816-979-3158 X58 [email protected] Kirstie Roberts, Dir. of Religious Ed. & Youth Ministry/Dir. de Educación Religiosa y Ministro de Jóvenes 816-979-3155 X55 [email protected] Marta Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator/Coordinadora Pastoral 816-979-3154 X54 [email protected] Jeff Shields, Finance Coordinator/Coordinador de Finanzas 816-979-3152 X52 [email protected] Tracy Wheeler, Maintenance/Mantenimiento [email protected] Berenice Zayas, Family Life & Hispanic Ministry/Vida de la Familia Parroquial y Ministerio Hispano 816-979-3150 X50 [email protected] Kathleen Chastain, Diocesan Victim Advocate 816-392-0011 Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman 816-812-2500 Wellness Center/Centro de Salud Jeannine Midgett Patricia Moreno [email protected] [email protected] 816-979-3090 816-979-3093 816-979-3092 From Death to New Life De la Muerte a la Nueva Vida †Chuck Regnier, husband of Linda Regnier Intentions for March 28—April 1, 2016 Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Friday 8am 6pm 8am 8am 8am †Linda Ireland †Gregory Winter †Loretta Woods †Eileen Cigich †Robert J Lewis Saturday, April 2, 2016 4:00pm †Mary Teresa Grosko †Charles Bybee Jr Sunday, April 3, 2016 8:00am 10:30am 12:30pm Spanish Page 2 †Corey Smith †Geneva Newkirk †Narciso Gonzalez †Genaro Guzman †Linda Ireland, niece of Jo Locke †Gregory Winter, grandson of Rose Martinez †Loretta Woods, wife of Roland Woods †Eileen Cigich, mother of Leah Moulder †Corey Smith, son of Patty Smith †Geneva Newkirk, sister of Michael Davis †Susan Wiget, sister of Beverly Bell †Josephine Gramlich, sister of Quin Henry †Vernita Linenberger, mother of Gail Schmidt Calendar/Parish Happenings Sunday, March 27 - Domingo, 27 de Marzo Easter Sunday Monday, March 28 - Lunes, 28 de Marzo Easter Monday 10:00am Uplift Meal Prep. 4:00pm Uplift 5:30pm Marian Prayer Group 6:00pm Entrenamiento de Guías para los Talleres 7:00pm El Significado de la Resurección Tuesday, March 29 - Martes, 29 de Marzo 4:30pm Confessions 7:00pm Foundations for Living Stones 7:00pm Talleres de Oración y Vida Wednesday, March 30 - Miércoles, 30 de Marzo 9:00am Legion of Mary 7:00pm Choir Practice (4:00 & 10:30 groups) Thursday, March 31 - Jueves, 31 de Marzo 9:30am Quilters 6:00pm Ensayo de Quinceañera de Deisy Reyes 7:00pm RCIA/RICA 8:00pm Choir Practice (8:00 group) Friday, April 1 - Viernes, 1 de Abril 8:30am Adoration Happy Easter! Fr. Jeff, Fr. Curt and the staff would like to wish all a Happy Easter! Bilingual Story Time The Belton Library is coming to St. Sabina the second Thursday of every month to present story time in English and Spanish for preschool age children. Please plan on joining us on April 14th at 10am in the Juan Diego Room in the Education Wing. You are invited to bring a toy and stay for an hour of play after Story Time. Charity Dinner & Paddle Auction Saturday, April 16 in the Gym Dinner served at 5 pm Paddles Up at 6:30 pm How it works: Purchase numbered paddles for $3 each or 5 for $13. Vendors will have items to auction. Bid price of .25-$1.00 depending on value of item. Your bid buys you the chance to win auction item. If your paddle number is called you win auction item. This is a super fun exciting night benefiting Angels Left Behind Animal Rescue. So invite your friends, come hungry and don't forget your QUARTERS!! Spaghetti Dinner to include your choice of meatless sauce or sauce with meat, garden salad, bread and dessert all for $8.00 per plate. $6.00 for children 3-12 years. See you there! Hosted by: Terri Standley at 816-277-5250 Heather Thurston Becky Fenske at 816-401-0707 Saturday, April 2 - Sábado, 2 de Abril A Note from Dwayne Katzer 12:00pm Quinceañera de Deisy Reyes 3:00pm Confessions Dear Parish Family, Many of you have noticed that I have not been present as deacon at Mass lately. I need to let you know that I’ve been on a leave of absence from the Diaconate and, for personal reasons, I am stepping down from active ministry in the Church. Please know that I have treasured my years here at St. Sabina’s and the people I have gotten to know. I do plan to remain here at the parish as a member of the church and so I will be seeing you. Thank you all for the love you have shown me, and please keep me and my family in your prayers as I will continue to pray for all of you. God’s blessings to you all, Dwayne Sunday, April 3 - Domingo, 3 de Abril Donut Sunday 9:00am Parents Lounge 9:00am PSR 11:00am Escuela de Religión 1:00pm Dave Ramsey FPU 2:00pm Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios 7:00pm High School and Confirmation Youth Group Page 3 Parish Happenings and Information Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Over 55 Congratulations to all receiving sacraments at the Easter Vigil: March Gathering - March 31 Catechumens - Catecúmenos On March 31 we will take a tour of the United States District (Those preparing for Baptism) Court for the Western District of Missouri. The tour is designed Bayron Felipe Cedillo, Jackelin Rocío to help people better understand how cases get to our court Pocasangre, Tucker Wade Wiatrek, and Isabella and the different agencies who participate in the judicial Rugerio process. The tour consists of speakers from the Clerk's Office Children Catechumens - Catecúmenos de of the U.S. District Court, an Investigative Agency (FBI, Secret Service, ATF or DEA), the U.S. Attorney's Office or Federal Niños Yahir López, son of Juan López and Socorro Public Defender's Office, the Probation or Pre-Trial Services Offices, the U.S. Marshal's Service and a personal visit with a Cortinas Janet Arellano, daughter of Florencio and Judge in his/her courtroom. If time permits, a visual walk through of other areas of the courthouse can be conducted. We Liliana Arellano Jenifer Arellano daughter of Florencio and will meet at St. Sabina at 8:30am to carpool, and our tour begins at 9:30am. After the tour we will eat lunch at BRGR Liliana Arellano Osvaldo Arellano son of Florencio and Liliana Kitchen and Bar in the Power and Light District. The tour is free, so the only cost will be your lunch. Cell phones are not Arellano allowed in the courtroom, but will be kept safe by the guard Candidates - Candidatos (Those baptized in other faith traditions, but outside the courtroom. No pictures will be allowed in the preparing to make their Profession of Faith, courtroom, but the tour guide will take a group picture. Please RSVP to the parish office at 816-331-4713 and please let us Confirmation and First Communion) Jeffery Dale Lewis, Ellen Lovelace, Cheryl know if you can help drive. Rugerio, and Brandi Sue Wiatrek Renewal - Renovación or e-mail Biagio at [email protected]. A flyer (Those renewing their Catholic faith) Octavio Enríquez Carvajal, Armando Enríquez Carvajal, describing the sessions and further information is Yennifer Saray Escobar Gálvez, Leny Logan, Jesús available in the gathering space. Eduardo López Cortinas, Elmer Armando López Rivera, Need Help with Your Home? Olinser Luna Aguilar, Jenni Martínez, José Manuel We are gearing up for our second St. Sabina Helping Martínez Martínez, Wilian Antonio Mena Orellana, Hands work day. We are accepting applications until Stefany Yamileth Mena Orellana, Carlos Antonio June 13 for those who need help with minor home Rodríguez Carbajal, Gerardo Rugerio, Nicolasa Trejo repairs and yard maintenance such as: some painting, Martínez, and Mariana Monroy gutter work, minor plumbing, etc. Applications and more information are available in the gathering space. If you Upcoming Adult Faith Formation Offering Call to Discipleship: A six-session series on the basics need help with your home, please look over the of our faith and how we are called to take ownership of information provided in the gathering space, as this is our faith in and through our baptismal vocation will be not a complete list of what we can do. offered this spring of 2016. We have all been blessed with gifts given to us by God. In and through our baptism, we are called to use those gifts for the good of the whole people of God. Come and see how you can use your gifts for building up the body of Christ. The sessions will be directed at all who would want to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of our Catholic faith and heritage, and respond to God’s call in their lives. All that is required is a desire to enter into learning and reflection on God’s love for us, and what God is calling us to do with our gifts. The sessions are scheduled for Wednesday evenings, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 and 11, from 7-9 PM. For more information, and/ or to register please call Biagio Mazza at 816-979-3153 Natalie and Ava took up the gifts at Mass on March 13th. Page 4 Pastoral Care Nursing Home Mass Schedule Mar 30 8:00am Apr 6 10:30am Apr 13 10:00am Apr 20 10:00am At St. Sabina (5th Wednesday) Beautiful Savior Rehabilitation of Raymore Foxwood Springs Interested in Ministry? ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ We meet Jesus in the sick and aging. Special Ministers to the Sick and Homebound are always needed at our parish. No experience necessary, just great faith in the Most Blessed Sacrament and a loving heart. For more info contact Marta Roper in the parish office. 816-979-3154 Parkinson’s Support Group Carnegie Village now hosts a Parkinson’s Support Group. The group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm. Please RSVP to 816-331-7848. This group is open to the public and will include hosts from the aging and healthcare professions. Bulletin Prayer Request List Parishioners who are ill, or who have a loved one who is ill, may request to have the person remembered on the Prayer Request list published in our bulletin. Names will remain on the list for two months but may be resubmitted upon request. Please remember permission must be given by the individual before the name can be published. To add or remove a name from the list contact Marta Roper, in the parish office. 816-979-3154 Prayer Requests/Peticiones de Oración Diana Avery Beverly Bell Pauline Bellm Sheryll Bentley John Bidondo Allie Biondo Richard Borris Gretchen Butler Mark Butler Tom Butler Georgene Caoile John Caoile Marvin Cohen Joseph Coots Donna Dailey Paul DeMar Butch Ford Pat Ford Emily Frezza Dick Garnier Antonio Garcia Wilma Gaines Jason Hart Jeanette Hart Cherie Hatfield Bob Heffernan Pat Heffernan Bart Henke Mary Ellen Hermann Lisa January Frances Jeffries Kelly Jordon Kelsey Krum Beverly Little Jo Locke John Malena Gloria McLaughlin Denise Mehlo Alice Miller Nadine Monnig Helen Muenks Mona Neighbors Gary Palmer Thelma Palmer Leona Ragsdale Linda Regnier Mary Renfro Austin Richards Msgr. William Schultz Kathy Shields Patricia Smith Joe Stanley Noah Stanley Lois Stogsdill Jean Tate Ruth Tayler Kaley Wagner Bob Westfall Mary Westfall Brandi Wiatrek Carmitia Yust Berenice Zayas Pablo Zayas Who should receive Anointing of the Sick? If you suffer from a chronic illness, the affect of advanced years or have a upcoming surgery and wish to receive this sacrament let Fr Jeff or Fr Curt know before the Mass you attend and they will be glad to anoint you after Mass. If you would like to schedule it in advance or make an appointment for a weekday contact Marta Roper in the parish office at 816-979-3154. Wellness Center Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Your Risk for Cancer The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that about onequarter to one-third of all cancer cases could be eliminated with dietary changes and increased physical activity. Your actions can have a real effect on your health. Minor changes can have a major impact. Start with: A long walk instead of sitting all day. Abundant research has shown that people who exercise regularly have a lower risk of certain cancers, and when it comes to breast and lung cancer, two recent studies presented this year at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting clearly show why you should really get moving. In a study of more than 130,000 postmenopausal women, those who spent more time exercising were less likely to develop lung cancer. Benefits were seen even among smokers. Exercise also seems to influence breast cancer risk: Researchers in France found that women who were the most physically active were 12 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who moved the least. Wellness Center Class Schedule Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Yoga 6-7pm Stretch & Strength1-2pm Gentle Stretch & Strength 2-3pm Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Strength & Restore 6-7pm Stretch & Strength 1-2pm Gentle Stretch & Strength 2-3pm ReFit® 5-6pm Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Circuit Training 5-6pm Open Workout 8:30-11:30am Health Screenings 8:30-11:30am Refit® 10-11am MASS SCREENINGS: Thursday April 7 through Sunday April 10 Page 5 Area Information St Thomas More Catholic School Enrollment Enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year at St. Thomas More is now underway. To make an appointment to register your children, please contact the school office at 816-942-5581. For questions regarding tuition, please contact Tim Waris, business manager, at 816-942-2492. St Thomas More School is a Catholic elementary school for grades K-8. It is located in South Kansas City, Missouri, in a quiet residential area. The yearly enrollment is approximately 600. The class size is a maximum of 26 students. Students are encouraged to achieve their best and to participate in community service. High School Principal: St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel (SMAHS) is scheduled to open the fall of 2017, and the Principal position will be open July 1, 2016. During the 2016-17 school year, the principal will establish and implement a plan to transition students, faculty and staff from Archbishop O’Hara High School to SMAHS. With the 2017-18 school year, the principal will have full responsibility for all operations, academics, and programs at SMAHS. This position is full-time, and includes benefits, paid time off, and a retirement plan. To see the full job description, or to apply: http://app.hireology.com/s/111348 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass A Mass honoring all couples in the diocese celebrating 50 years of marriage in the year 2016 will be celebrated by Bishop Johnston at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The liturgy will be followed with a dessert reception at the Catholic Center, 20 W 9th St, KCMO. This celebration will include all couples who have celebrated or will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. If you were married in 1966, please call Kris in the parish office at 816-979-3151 so that you can be acknowledged. You can be acknowledged even if you cannot attend this special Mass. Couples celebrating their 50th anniversary are listed below. If you are celebrating your 50th anniversary in 2016 and your name is not listed, please contact the parish office so we can correct our records. Jack and JoAnne Davis August 27, 1966 Jerry and Carolyn Folz January 15, 1966 Jim and Ann Morales December 31, 1966 Jerry and Jan Stella May 21, 1966 Diocesan Healing Prayer Services The diocese continues to reach out to those impacted by abuse by offering healing services. The next service will be held at St. James Parish, 309 South Stewart Road, Liberty, 64068 on Thursday April 21st at 7:00 p.m. Page 6 Max Adams, Daniel Alas, Teresa Alvarez, Marlyn Anderson, Roberto Arellano, Isabel Arreola, Juan Arroyo, Lisa Ashbaugh, Kimberly Baird, Marsha Benton, Marion Biondo, Courtney Brown, Claudine Butscher, Yane Campos, Marcos Castillo, Lesli Cervantes, Jim Deschenes, Oscar Escamilla, Jake Ewbank, Lidia Ferman, Christine Figge, Ted Fiocati, Mark Galant, Juan Garcia, Jake Gibson, Malcolm Goswell, Derek Harshner, Bridget Hernandez, Valeria Hernandez, Angeline Herrera, Javier Hinojos, Luis Hinojos, Brittney Jacoway, Joel Jaimes, Maria Jimenez, Kris Larkey, Michael Laughlin, Shannon Lautner, Pauline Lehman, Eric Lopez, Ricardo Lopez, Ruben Lopez, Caleb Martinez, Yovannie Martinez, Jacky Mendez, Elizabeth Meza, John Miller, Jeff Moore, Esmeralda Moreno, Sharon Moss, Antonio Munoz, Maribel Munoz, Amber Ochoa, Nick Olson, Ana Osuna, Joel Perez, Andrew Phillips, Steve Pope, Mario Quezada, Jamie Quinn, Ramon Ramirez, Ofelia Ramos - Escalante, Karen Ratterree, Brooklyn Roe, Taylor Romero, Logan Ruby, Edgar Ruiz, Scott Sadaro, Shirley Salcedo, Noemi SanJuan, Matthew Scali, Nathan Schwarz, Noah Schwarz, Jennifer Snell, Rylee Spiller, Pam Stine, Fernando Suarez, Karen Tierney, Jair Tobias, Nick Turnese, Marco Vargas, Katie Vides, Diana Ward, Tracy Wheeler, Jaeden Wilkes, Lauren Wilson, Miguel Zamora, Berenice Zarco, Diana Zarco Jorge Castro and Judith Carrera 17 Years! Al and Mary Ellen Hermann 9 Years! Alfredo and Ashli Hernandez 2 Years! 03-28-1999 03-31-2007 03-30-2014 Quinceañera Congratulations Congratulations to Deisy Odette Reyes, the daughter of José and Sandra Reyes, who celebrates her Quinceañera on Saturday, April 2nd. Baptism Congratulations Congratulations to those being baptized this Easter: Ángel Rosalio López Cortinas, son of Alejandra López and Olinser Luna José Francisco Rojo Arellano, son of Francisco Rojo and Liliana Arellano Javier Arellano, son of Florencio and Liliana Arellano Emiliano Damián Vargas, son of Damián and Jenessys Vargas Katherine Jazmin Perez Cartagena, daughter of Joel Perez and Roxana Cartagena Dani Castillo, son of Iván and Damaris Castillo School of Religion/Youth Ministry Donut Sunday! Please join us for doughnuts and orange juice on April 3rd after the 8 and 10:30 Masses which will be hosted by the 5th grade class! Easter Break There will be no PSR classes or Youth activities on March 27th. The PSR staff and teachers wish you all a blessed and peaceful Easter! Children’s Liturgy Sunday Children from our parish are invited to be Lectors, Ushers, Greeters and Gift Bearers at a Mass each month. Our next Mass date is April 10th at the 10:30am Mass. Please contact Kirstie Roberts if your child would like to sign up for this ministry. 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. Parent Survey Parents Lounge is looking for your input and we have created this 5-question survey. We ask you to take a few short minutes to fill it out: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79B6C9K. Thank you! Gaby and Alicia getting crafty at youth group! Junior High Youth! Our next meetings will be on April 6th & 20th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. We’re looking forward to seeing you! High School & Confirmation Youth Group Your next meeting will be on April 3rd from 7-8:30pm. Confirmation Sponsor Night Your next meeting will be April 13th in the Church at 7pm. If your sponsor is unable to attend, you must still be present. Volunteer Opportunities Uplift Org. If you would like to bring meals to the homeless on the 4th or 5th Monday of any month, please contact Kirstie Roberts! 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. We recommend that you bring a good cutting knife, vegetable peeler and can opener. Our next cooking date is March 28 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 in our community. We will be taking a group of 5 people on the third Thursday of each month. Our next date is May 19th 6-8pm. If you would like to volunteer, call or email Kirstie in the Youth Office. 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 1.800.392.3738(if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and *Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 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 Kathleen Chastain at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more information. 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). More info at http://www.diocese-kcsj.org/content/protecting_children/ Page 7 Stewardship “They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” John 20: 4-9 It is difficult for us to fully comprehend the importance of this day and its meaning for us, its fulfillment of hope for us. We consider this to be the most important day on our Church calendar. If we have properly approached the Lenten period, this day comes at the end of a period of prayer and fasting and almsgiving. We should have been prepared to spiritually die with Christ, and to rise as He did on this day to the promise of new life both in this world and the next. Christ has saved us, and that alone is reason for our joyous celebration. By receiving the Eucharist (communion) on this day, we make a visible sign of our faith and our participation in the Kingdom of God. — See more at www.catholicsteward.com/blog/ March 13 Contributions 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal. As of March 8th 99 families from St. Sabina have contributed a total of $13,903.00. Please contribute generously to “Blessed Are the Merciful”, the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal (in past years, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal) in support of parish and diocesan programs and ministries. Go on-line to www.kcsjgives.org for more information or use the form available in the Catholic Key. To make a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund shares or gifts of grain, call Greg Vranicar at 816.714.2363. Hungering for Celebration We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord—and in the lives we’ve changed this Lent in Colombia, Laos, Rwanda, Honduras, Madagascar, and all over the world! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the gathering space this weekend or next weekend. Ministry Fair Spring is approaching and that means we’re nearing our parish’s Stewardship Sundays. This year, we will be Envelopes/Sobres: $9,427.48 bringing back our ministry fair. Please plan on attending Plate/Canasta: $1,023.01 the ministry fair after Mass on the weekend of May 1st Maintenance-Upkeep: $3,548.33 Due to early bulletin deadlines, the March 20th con- to learn about the many opportunities our parish offers for living a Stewardship lifestyle. tributions will be listed in our April 3rd bulletin. Easter Lily Thanks Thank you to all that made donations for Easter lilies in honor of your loved ones this Easter season. Donations have been made in the memory of: Walter Zmuda, Karen Dorval, George Pierce, Bob Meiron, Francis Storm, Albert Storm, James Iseman, Michael G. Roth, Karen Taylor, Harold Oliver, Ken Oliver, Erma Xiomara Ruiz, Emelina Sanchez, Barbara Schmidt, Dixie Stretz, Justin Chrane, Joseph Falco Sr., Elaine Catanzaro, Robert Rose Sr., Greta Sellmeyer, John Sellmeyer, Juan Rose, Ida Barberis, Ed Fleetwood, John Mayabb, Jim Wolfe, Lisa Ninci-Denney, Ralph Richardson, Ruth Richardson, Lupe Martinez Torres, Salome Garcia, Ivan Dull, Arthur, Martha and Cierra Anthony, Martin Rosas, Jorge Rosas, Candelaria Mancilla, and Esperanza Moran. Donations were made in honor of: Al and Kathleen Gebauer, the Littler Family, and the Morrison Family. Page 8 Mowing Help Needed Spring is coming soon and our grounds crew needs volunteers that can help with mowing the grass. If you are interested, please contact Dennis Squires at 816679-6014. Adopt-A-Flower Bed We are seeking volunteers to help maintain the flower beds on our parish grounds. If you are interested in adopting a flower bed, please sign up in the gathering space. St. Sabina Helping Hands We are currently looking for volunteers to help on Saturday, May 7th. Volunteers will help other parishioners with minor home repairs and yard maintenance such as: some painting, gutter work, minor plumbing, etc. Volunteer sign up sheets, and more information are available in the gathering space. Reflection on the Readings We have journeyed through Lent and we enter the great fifty days of Easter, a week of weeks in which we celebrate the victory of Christ over evil, sin and death. The seasonal Sundays are referred to as the Sundays “of” Easter, in contrast to the time when they were called the Sundays “after” Easter. Easter is celebrated for fifty days, culminating with the feast of Pentecost. During these fifty days, the first reading, usually taken from the Old Testament, is now replaced by selections from the Acts of the Apostles. This shift helps us focus on the reaction of the early communities of believers to the resurrected Christ, along with their enthusiasm and passion for mission in response to the gift of the Spirit. The refrain of responsorial Psalm 118 captures the focus of the Easter season when it proclaims: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” It affirms the joy of Easter, the gift of new life and the possibilities offered to us as pure gifts from God. The psalm verses speak of God’s mercy enduring forever, and of God’s great power which rescues the psalmist even from death’s clutches. These verses prefigure Christ, the rejected stone that “has become the cornerstone.” Today we praise and thank God for the rich gift of Christ, the incarnation of God’s love and mercy which “endures forever.” The first reading from Acts narrates a portion of Peter’s sermons to the early communities of believers which speak of the Easter events, and what those events mean for all humanity. These early communities responded with enthusiasm and joy to the commission that Jesus gave them through the power of the Spirit to testify and witness to Jesus as the long awaited messiah, and as “judge of the living and the dead.” Peter shares the great joy they have experienced in Jesus with all people when he affirms that “everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sin through his name.” “Let us rejoice and be glad.” The letter to the Colossians stresses that in the Risen Christ we are called to a new mindset, a new worldview and a new way of acting. By committing ourselves to the risen Christ, we die to our old selves and seek only what is above, the mind and heart of Christ. Persisting in our union with Christ, we too will rise in glory, and be ever united with God in Christ. How can we not “rejoice and be glad?” The gospel reading from John recounts how Mary Magdalene, the beloved disciple and Peter all try to make sense of the reality of the empty tomb. Each in their own way struggles to see, to comprehend what has happened and to come to belief. As we experience the Easter season, we too enter into that same struggle to make sense of the Resurrection reality. What does resurrection mean to us, and what difference does it make in our lives? Resurrection essentially communicates God’s reality that evil, sin and death are not the last word on the ultimate meaning of life. Rather, God can and does transform even the most limiting and debilitating human experiences into occasions for new life and meaning. Death is not the end. Rather death is the way to new life. Jesus walked that path, and invites us to join him on this journey to God. Readings Do you really believe that God can and does bring new life and meaning even out of our most limiting and debilitating experience of life? This is what we are proclaiming when we claim to be Easter people. May the Lord’s Easter joy be yours in abundance. Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate Bible Study 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 Sunday, April 3 to reflect on how to apply the readings to 1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16 Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (1) our lives. We will gather on April 10th and 24th at 10:30am. All are welcome. 2nd Reading: Revelation Bring a Bible and a friend. To register for 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 these sessions, please call Biagio at Gospel: John 20:19-31 816-979-3153. Sunday, March 27 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23(24) 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-9 Page 9 JIM’S DISCOUNT MUFFLERS EVERY MILE, EVERY MILESTONE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. Great Service • Great Prices CALL ME TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE. 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Scott, MASTER PLUMBERS Insured Since 1959 Domestic & Foreign Ron Gardella, Parishioner SAME LOCATION 31 YRS Free 8009 E. 171st PO Box 645 Belton, MO 64012-0645 Bus 816.331.4288 Fax 816.331.2907 [email protected] 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. 1-855-685-5703 Reflexión Sobre las Lecturas Hemos pasado por la Cuaresma y entramos en los grandes cincuenta días de Pascua, unas semanas en las que se celebra la victoria de Cristo sobre el mal, el pecado y la muerte. Los domingos de esta temporada se les conoce como los domingos "de" Pascua, a diferencia del tiempo cuando fueron llamados los domingos "después de" Pascua. La Pascua se celebra durante cincuenta días, que culmina con la fiesta de Pentecostés. La carta a los Colosenses enfatiza que en el Cristo resucitado somos llamados a una nueva mentalidad, una nueva visión del mundo y una nueva forma de actuar. Al comprometernos al Cristo resucitado, morimos a nosotros mismos y buscamos sólo lo que está en lo alto, la mente y el corazón de Cristo. Persistiendo en nuestra unión con Cristo, también nosotros resucitaremos en gloria, y estaremos siempre unido a Dios en Cristo. ¿Cómo no "sea nuestra alegría y nuestro gozo?" La lectura del Evangelio de Juan relata que María Magdalena, el discípulo amado y Pedro todos tratan de dar sentido a la realidad de la tumba vacía. Cada uno a su manera les cuesta ver, comprender lo que ha pasado y venir a la creencia. Mientras que experimentamos la temporada de Pascua, nosotros también entramos en esa misma lucha para dar sentido a la realidad de la Resurrección. ¿Qué significa la resurrección para nosotros, y qué diferencia hace en nuestras vidas? Durante estos cincuenta días, la primera lectura, generalmente tomado del Antiguo Testamento, ha sido sustituido por selecciones de los Hechos de los Apóstoles. Este cambio nos ayuda a centrarnos en la reacción de las primeras comunidades de creyentes a Cristo resucitado, junto con su entusiasmo y pasión por Resurrección comunica esencialmente la realidad de la misión en respuesta al don del Espíritu. Dios que el mal, el pecado y la muerte no son la última palabra sobre el significado último de la vida. Más bien, El estribillo del Salmo responsorial 118 captura la Dios puede y transforma incluso las experiencias atención del tiempo de Pascua cuando proclama: "Este humanas más limitantes y debilitantes a ocasiones para es el día en que actuó el Señor: sea nuestra alegría y la nueva vida y significado. La muerte no es el fin. Más nuestro gozo." Afirma la alegría de la Pascua, el don de bien la muerte es el camino a la nueva vida. Jesús la nueva vida y las posibilidades que se nos ofrece caminó ese camino, y nos invita a unirnos a él en este como regalos puros de Dios. Los versos del salmo viaje a Dios. hablan de que la misericordia de Dios permanece para siempre, y del gran poder de Dios que rescata el ¿Realmente cree que Dios puede y trae nueva vida y salmista incluso de las garras de la muerte. Estos significado incluso fuera de nuestra experiencia de la versos prefiguran a Cristo, la piedra rechazada que "se vida más limitante y mas debilitante? Esto es lo que ha convertido en la piedra angular." Hoy alabamos y proclamamos, cuando declaramos que somos una damos gracias a Dios por el rico don de Cristo, la gente de Pascua. Que la alegría de la Pascua del Señor encarnación del amor y la misericordia de Dios, que sea suya en abundancia. "permanece para siempre." Biagio Mazza Asociado Pastoral La primera lectura de los Hechos narra una parte de los sermones de Pedro a las primeras comunidades de creyentes que hablan de los eventos de Pascua, y lo que significan esos eventos para toda la humanidad. Lecturas del Domingo, 27 de Marzo Estas primeras comunidades respondieron con Primera Lectura: Hechos 10:34a, 37-43 entusiasmo y alegría a la comisión que Jesús les dio a Salmo: Salmo 118:1-2, 16ab-17, 22-23 través del poder del Espíritu para dar testimonio de Segunda Lectura: Colosenses 3:1-4 Jesús como el Mesías tan esperado, y como "juez de Evangelio: Juan 20:1-9 los vivos y los muertos." Pedro comparte la gran alegría Lecturas del Domingo, 3 de Abril que han experimentado en Jesús con toda la gente Primera Lectura: Hechos 5:12-16 cuando afirma que "cuantos creen en él reciben, por su Salmo: Salmo 118:2-4, 22-24, 25-27a medio, el perdón de los pecados." Que "sea nuestra Segunda Lectura: Apocalipsis alegría y nuestro gozo." 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 Lecturas Evangelio: Juan 20:19-31 Pagina 4 Información Local/Ministerio Juvenil Alcohólicos Anónimos El Grupo Fe y Decisión se reúne cada Lunes, Miércoles, y Viernes de 7:00pm-8:30pm en esta dirección: 708 Main St., Grandview, MO. Para mas información, llame 816-721-0594 o 816-682-7210. Cree tener problemas con las bebidas alcohólicas? Venga, nosotros te podemos ayudar. Vacaciones de Pascua No habrán clases de religión ni actividades de jóvenes el 27 de Marzo. El personal de la escuela de religión y los maestros deseamos a todos una Pascua bendecida y pacífica! Jóvenes de Junior High! Nuestras próximas reuniones serán el 6 y 20 de abril de 7-8:30pm en el Salón Parroquial. Aquí les esperamos! Inscripción de la Escuela Católica St Thomas Jóvenes de High School y Confirmación More La inscripción para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017 en St.Tomas More ya está en marcha. Para hacer una cita para inscribir a sus hijos, por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina al 816-942-5581. Para preguntas con respecto a la matrícula, por favor, póngase en contacto con Tim Waris, gerente de negocios, al 816-942-2492. St Thomas More School es una escuela primaria católica para los grados K-8. Se encuentra en el surdedeConfirmación Kansas City, Missouri, en una Noche de Padrinos zona residencial tranquila. anual Su siguiente noche de PadrinosLa deinscripción Confirmación será es el de aproximadamente 600. de El tamaño de Su la próximo clase es de un Miércoles, 24 de Febrero 7-8:30pm. máximo de 26deestudiantes. Se anima a los estudiantes encuentro será febrero de 24º en la Iglesia a las 7 pm. todo su potencial y participar en el Sia sudesarrollar patrocinador no puede asistir, todavía debe estar servicio comunitario. presente. Este encuentro es especial porque es parte de nuestra Misión Parroquial y que estará presente en la masa Presentación sobre Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe juntos. También vamos a poner una mesa de aperitivo El Viernes, 1 de Abril, todos están invitados a una Misa caliente en elpor salón parroquial después de la misa. Estoy celebrada Mons. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez a las pidiendo a todos en la clase que por favor traigan un City, 6pm en la Parroquia de Holy Cross en Kansas aperitivo compartir familia MO. El para próximo día, con 2 nuestra de Abril en parroquial Kansas City después de la misa. Dejarlos en el salón parroquial nos Convention Center Lobby 2200, 8am-6pm, yMons. vamos juntos a misa. Por favor haga planes para estar Chávez presentará una historia de Nuestra Señoraunde poco más tardeAdultos de lo habitual para ayudar a servir Guadalupe. $20, Jóvenes 13-17 añosy $10. limpiar. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, Programa para niños 7-12 años $5. Para dar boletas, Kirstie una llamada o enviar un correo electrónico a llame Roberts 816-714-2301. su. Ministerio Juvenil Noche de Deportes para los Jóvenes de Junior High! Felicidades a la Quinceañera El 20 de Febrero tomaremos un viaje a Legacy Park en Felicidades a Deisy Odette Reyes, hija de natación, José y Lee’s Summit para una noche de diversión! Habrá Sandra Reyes, quien celebra sus quince años el baloncesto, voleibol, racket ball, una sala de cine, sala de sábado, 2 de Abril! juegos y sala de pizza y bocadillos. Saldremos de Santa Sabina a las 8pm el 20 de Febrero e iremos a la iglesia St. Margaret para la Misa esa noche y después iremos al parque que se encuentra al lado de la iglesia. ¡Feliz Legacy Pascua! Regresaremos a SantaySabina el Domingo a las 6:30am. El El P. Jeff, P. Curt, costo por persona el personal deserá la $20. Los muchachos deben traer dos litros de soda para compartir y las muchachas un bocadillo parroquia les como chips o galletas para compartir. gustaría desear a Le invitamos a un amigo, todas la personas que todos unaa traer Pascua asistan deben tener una forma de permiso firmada por sus muy feliz! padres, estas formas se encuentran en la oficina y también en nuestra pagina web. Sus próximas reuniones serán el 3 y 17 de abril de 78:30pm. Noche con Padrinos de Confirmación Su próximo encuentro será el 13 de abril en la Iglesia a las 7pm. Si su padrino no puede asistir, tu todavía tienes que asistir. Todas las personas que son voluntarios con los jóvenes o niños de nuestra parroquia deben atender a un taller llamado Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios, también necesitaran someterse a una verificación de antecedentes y deberán firmar la póliza sobre Éticas e Integridad en el Ministerio (EIM). Más información en http://virtus.org Seguridad Infantil La Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph esta comprometida a luchar contra el abuso sexual en la Iglesia. Si usted es victima de abuso sexual, o si usted observa o sospecha de abuso sexual, por favor: 1) Llame a línea directa de Abuso Infantil en Missouri al 1.800.392.3738 (si la victima tiene menos de 18 años de edad), y 2) Póngase en contacto con su departamento de policía local o llame al 911, y 3) Después de informarle a las autoridades de la orden civil y de leyes, reporte el abuso sexual del menor o del adulto vulnerable al Defensor del Pueblo Diocesano, Jenifer Valenti, al 816.812.2500 o a su correo electrónico, [email protected], si el abuso implica a un sacerdote, diacono, empleado o voluntario de la Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph La Diócesis tiene un sincero compromiso con los recursos del cuidado y la curación para las victimas de abuso sexual y a sus familias. Por favor póngase en contacto con la Defensora de Victimas, Kathleen Chastain al 816.392.0011 o [email protected] para mas información. Pagina 3 Información/Corresponsabilidad Platicas Campaña Católica Anual 2016 Gracias a todos los que han contribuido a la Campaña Católica Anual 2016. A partir del 8 de Marzo 99 familias de Santa Sabina han contribuido con un total de $ 13,903.00. Por favor, contribuya generosamente a la Campaña Católica Anual 2016 (en los últimos años, la Campaña Anual del Obispo) "Bienaventurados los Misericordiosos" en apoyo de los programas y ministerios diocesanos y parroquiales. Visite en línea a www.kcsjgives.org para obtener más información o utilice el formulario disponible en el periódico Catholic Key. Feria de Ministerios Platicas Pre-bautismales 9 de Abril Platicas Matrimoniales 9 y 16 de Abril 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: llame a Kris al 816-979-3151. Favor de llenar su aplicación antes de asistir a las platicas. No se ofrece cuidado de niños. Platicas Matrimoniales se ofrecerán los sábados, 9 y 16 de Abril a las 10am-3pm en el cuarto de conferencia abajo del templo chico. Todas las parejas necesitan asistir a las dos platicas. Para mas información, llame a Martina y Abelardo Arreola a 816-269-4956 o Kris a 816-979-3151. La primavera se acerca y eso significa que estamos cerca de nuestros Domingos de Corresponsabilidad parroquiales. Este año, regresa nuestra Feria de Ministerios. Por favor planee asistir a la Feria después de las Misas el 30 de Abril y 1 de Mayo para aprender sobre las muchas oportunidades que ofrece nuestra parroquia para vivir un estilo de vida corresponsable. Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios Cuentos Bilingües La Diócesis de Kansas City-Saint Joseph está comprometida a luchar contra el Abuso Sexual de la iglesia, por lo tanto, todas las personas que integran nuestra iglesia o los que son voluntarios y trabajan con los jóvenes, Niños o adultos vulnerables al abuso, se les invita a la clase “Protegiendo los Niños de Dios” dentro de esta clase necesita someterse a una verificación de Antecedentes, lo mismo que firmar la Póliza de Éticas e integridad en el Ministerio (EIM). La forma de Registro se hace Solo en línea en http:// virtus.org y allí escoge la opción “Español: Acceso o Inscripción” esta clase será impartida en Español, si no cuenta con un número de seguro social solo escribe 000, la clase está programada en el horario de la Diócesis, esa sería la que escogería. La Biblioteca de Belton viene a Santa Sabina el segundo Jueves de cada mes para presentar la hora del cuento en Inglés y Español para niños en edad preescolar. Por favor planee unirse a nosotros el 14 de Abril a las 10am en el Salón Juan Diego en el Área de Educación. Traiga un juguete con que jugar la hora después. Los que han recibido esta clase en el pasado, tienen ya una cuenta hecha, y su proceso de registro es diferente. Si necesita ayuda para su registración o el uso de una computadora, le podemos brindar esa ayuda en las oficinas de la iglesia, la clase será impartida el 03 de abril, 2016 a las 2:00 pm en el gimnasio de la Iglesia Santa Sabina. Por favor aproveche esta gran oportunidad para aprender de como estar alerta a ciertas señales de abuso a nuestros hijos, u otras personas a su alrededor. Su registro debe ser antes del 03 de abril. Para mayor información comunicarse con Berenice Zayas en el 816-979-3150. Pagina 2 Presentación del Año de Misericordia - 4 de Abril La noche del 4 de Abril a las 7pm en el Salón Parroquial, Padre Chuck Tobin nos dará una presentación sobre el Año de Misericordia. El Padre Chuck fue a Roma y estaba comisionado como un Misionero de la Misericordia de nuestra diócesis por el Papa Francisco. Todos están invitados a esta presentación para aprender mas sobre lo que el Papa Francisco nos esta diciendo sobre el Año de Misericordia. Parroquia Católica de Santa Sabina 700 Trevis Ave. Belton, MO • www.stsabinaparish.org • www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish • 816-331-4713 Horarios de la Oficina: 9:00am-5:00pm, Lunes - Jueves y 9:00am-1:00pm, Viernes Gracias a todos quienes asistieron a nuestra Celebración Romero. En esta foto aparece el Monseñor Gregorio Rosa Chavez con los niños representando a los 14 departamentos de El Salvador. Horarios de Misa Sábado: 4:00pm en Ingles Domingo: 8:00am y 10:30am en Ingles, 12:30pm en Español Visite nuestra página web para el horario de Misas especiales y Días Santos Domingo de Pascua de Resurección 27 de Marzo del 2016
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