PARISH 9401 MISSION ROAD, LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66206 • Office: 913.649.1337 • Fax: 913.649.1339 Website: www.cureofars.com • Email: [email protected]SCHOOL 9403 MISSION ROAD, LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66206 • Office: 913.648.2620 • Fax: 913.648.3810 Website: www.cureofars.org • Email: [email protected]Pastor Fr. Richard Storey Associate Pastor Fr. Colin Haganey Senior Priest Fr. Tony Lickteig In Residence Fr. Quy Ta Deacons Dcn. Steve White Dcn. Phillip Nguyen Dcn. Kevin Cummings Mass Schedule Weekend Sat. 4:00 pm (Livestream) Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, & 12:00 pm Weekday Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:15 am (Livestream) Saturday 8:00 am Confessions Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Parish Office Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 3 pm Friday 8:30 - Noon First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020
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Pastor Fr. Richard Storey Associate Pastor Fr. Colin Haganey Senior Priest Fr. Tony Lickteig In Residence Fr. Quy Ta Deacons Dcn. Steve White Dcn. Phillip Nguyen Dcn. Kevin Cummings
Waiting We are waiting – waiting for many things. We wait for relief from this COVID-19 virus and all the comparisons to the “once in a hundred years” pandemic of the early 1920’s that took three years to overcome. We wait for knowledge of vaccines and when we might be able to receive them. We are encouraged by the news that there are now two vaccines with effectiveness ranging from 90 – 94.5%; however, we fear the difficulties and extremely low temperatures required to transport them to their target recipients.
We are waiting for Thanksgiving – which as this Pastor’s Notes is being written, is only a few days away. We are waiting for Christmas – the same number of days (27) that crawls by for children, but races away for adults.
Today, the First Sunday of Advent, is the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. We will use readings for Cycle B, and our Gospels primarily will come from St. Mark’s account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
At the blessing of the Advent wreath today, we pray “Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath … May He come quickly and not delay.”
As Our Blessed Mother did some 2000 years ago, during Advent we are waiting to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, God made man, who humbled Himself to become human like us. We must keep an awareness that He will come again as He promised. Mark’s Gospel (13:33-37) for the First Sunday of Advent, reminds us of that. He writes about the Second Coming of the Son of Man: “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come...Watch, therefore; you do not know when the lord of the house is coming.’”
The Gospel for Dec. 6, the Second Sunday of Advent, is from Mark 1:1-8. Describing the role of John the Baptist, Mark quotes from the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’” John, the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, prepared the way for Jesus. He urged all to whom he spoke to be baptized and to repent.
Jesus came to call all sinners, you and me, to repentance. If we are to prepare a way for the Lord, to make straight a path, we must prepare our hearts and souls by removing guilt, shame, pain and sorrow, so that we can see the Lord for who He truly is. We must ask for the forgiveness He has promised us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
We will not have our usual Communal Penance Service at Curé of Ars this year, however our priests will hear confessions during Holy Hour on Tuesday, Dec. 1, starting at 6 p.m.
So let us watch and wait and pray. Keep your rosary handy and continue the good habit of the daily rosary you enhanced during October.
Father Storey
Welcome to Curé of Ars! We invite you to join the Parish! To register as a parishioner of Curé of Ars, go to www.cureofars.com, click on About Curé, then select Register with Curé of Ars. (link: cureofars.com/registration) You can also stop by the Parish Office located to the north of the church to fill out a registration form. Once your form is completed (electronically or in person), the parish office staff will reach out to you with information on how to become active in various parish activities and ministries.
WAYS TO GIVE Envelopes Please mail or drop off your envelopes to the Parish Office at 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS, 66206
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Parish Offering Envelope Collection including EFTs
November Week 1 $ 71,214
Week 2 $ 93,671
Week 3 $ 106,119
Week 4 $ TBD
Envelope Fiscal YTD Actual
7.1.20-11.15.20
$ 1,497,828
Envelope Fiscal YTD Budget
7.1.20-11.15.20
$ 1,605,216
Annual Budget 7.1.20-6.30.21 $ 4,370,000
Faith, Hope and Charity Campaign Pledges Received thru 11.15.20 $ 8,978,059
Mission Road Construction Update Construction work is planned for Mission Road between 83rd Street and 93rd Street that will be ongoing for two years. This project will include replacement of the wastewater pipe under the northbound lane, replacement of curbing and gutters on the east side of Mission Road, and relocation of utilities, street lighting, and sidewalks on the east side of Mission Road. Mission Road will be down to one lane in each direction starting this week. Please use extra caution entering and leaving the Curé Parking Lot during construction and follow instructions on the posted signage.
Please pray for all those who have died and for the consolation of their families:
John Vivona, husband of Pat
Please let us know when your loved one is better!
Worship & Liturgy
Rick Sinclair, Msgr. Charles McGlinn, Constanza Londono, Susan Roth, Darcy Fowler, Megan Freking, Maurya McLellan, Ross McVey, Kennedy Bower,
Heather Moffitt, Denise Brennan, Wes Kurre, Shannon McNeely, Jeannie Bolton, Tom Barry, Dean and Marian Wiseman, Esther Wright, Charles Wright, Jeff Hoffman, Terry Hainje, Jerry Heitz, Thomas Schugel, John Zvolanek, Barry Toms, Jim Cahill, Leah Cajayon, June Dino, John Gallagher, Frances Hines, Eli Skoch, Mike McDowell, Joshua Wolf, Celine Moran, Joan Brown, Bill Freeman, Eugenia Bogdanowicz, Johnny Baker, Betty Joyce, Tom Casey, Ellen Beechwood, Kathie Donnelly, Kevin Tushaus, Bill Tomassi, Linda Rupard, and Jerry Saale.
Please pray for those in our parish who are suffering from illness:
Holy Hour and Benediction Do you know of marriages that are struggling? Families that need strengthening? Do you have loved ones who have left the faith? Please join us this Tuesday evening at 6 pm in the church to pray for marriages, families, vocations and for those who have left the faith to return to the Sacraments. This is for the whole family – children included. We will pray this beautiful and powerful novena together as we call on Our Lady’s intersession for these and your personal intentions, and have adoration and Benediction before the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will also be available on December 1st during the Holy Hour and Benediction.
Stephen Ministry Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative going through a difficult time? A Stephen Minister may be able to offer the support he or she needs. Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to people who ae hurting. To learn how you can help a friend receive care, call Tom Bryon at 816.863.3027 or David Chaffee at 913.317.8393.
Saturday Rosary The Knights of Columbus encourage you to leave home a half-hour earlier for the 4 pm Saturday Mass and join other parishioners in the Church at 3:30 pm to pray the rosary for peace.
Adoration Chapel Open The Curé adoration chapel is back open. Please wear your masks, observe social distancing, and sanitize your area with provided supplies. Thank you!
Project Chrysalis You are cordially invited to join us for the Project Chrysalis Metro Mass for those who have lost children or grandchildren. Church of the Ascension, Monday, November 30th, 7:00 p.m. This Mass is open to all in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. If you would like to celebrate with us and wish to reserve a memory candle, please RSVP no later than Monday, November 23, to Patty at [email protected] or 913.681.3348. Information needed: correct spelling of the name of the deceased, your relationship, your name, and whether you plan to be present.
Sunday Morning Rosary The Knights of Columbus encourage you to leave home a half-hour earlier for the 9 am Sunday Mass and join parishioners in the church at 8:30 am to pray the rosary for peace.
Worship & Liturgy
Mass Intentions Daily Readings
Mon. 11/30 St. Andrew, Apostle Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10] Mt 4:18-22 6:30 am Private Intention
Thu. 12/3 St. Francis Xavier, Priest Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a] Mt 7:21, 24-27
6:30 am Private Intention
8:15 am Ned Boss
Fri. 12/4 Advent Weekday Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a] Mt 9:27-31 6:30 am Mary Harmless
8:15 am Michael Manhoney
Sat. 12/5 Advent Weekend Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d] Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
8:00 am Intentions of Fr. Benjamin Shazad
4:00 pm Al & Lavonne Bauer
Sun. 12/6 2nd Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8] 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8
7:30 am Pastor’s Mass
9:00 am Memorial Mass
10:30 Marie Anderson
Noon Nora Smith
Marian Reflection Reading: To me, the very least of all saints, this grace has been given, to announce to the Gentiles the good news of the unfathomable riches of Christ. ~Eph 3:8 Reflection: The more her children entrust themselves to Mary, the nearer she leads them to the “unfathomable riches of Christ.” And to the same degree they recognize more and more clearly the dignity and the vocation of human beings. ~St. Pope John Paul II Prayer: O Mary, help me to grow in the knowledge and love of your Divine Son Jesus each day and to see Him in all things.
In Need of Prayer? We have a group of people here at Curé of Ars who are willing to pray for your special needs in the privacy of their homes. All is kept confidential. Call Jeanne Dervin at 913.648.3214 or Ruthanne Schroeder at 913.341.0653.
Ushers needed We are needing additional usher for all Mass times. If you are able to help with this important ministry at Curé of Ars, please contact Carol Morris at [email protected] or 913.649.1337 extension 703.
News & Events
Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas magnets and decals will be available again this Advent season. Look for the Knights at their table in the vestibule on the weekends of December 12th/13th and 19th/20th. New this year will be nearly contactless home delivery within the parish boundaries (66206, 66207 and 66208 Zip Codes). To order, email: [email protected]. Cost is $5.00 each for a magnet or for a decal containing three images of the manger scene. To join the largest worldwide brotherhood of Catholic men simply go to: www.kofc.org and click on JOIN (select #9856 as your Council) or look us up on www.cureofars.com under Adult Organizations and Activities.
IHN Christmas Gift Card Collection This year, during the holiday season, Curé of Ars parishioners have the opportunity to bring some relief, joy, and Christmas celebration to qualifying families who have “graduated” from the Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)) Interfaith Homelessness Intervention Program. Johnson County IHN’s program helps restore stability to motivated and capable "situationally homeless" families in Johnson County. The guests in this program meet stringent requirements, and the hard-working graduates are self-sufficient again within 3-6 months. Curé of Ars has supported this IHN program since its inception in 2003. IHN is in need of $25.00 Gift Cards to Walmart and/or Target. Curé of Ars will have a table to collect these Gift Cards in the Church vestibule during Masses on December 5th & 6th. These gift cards will be given to families who have graduated from the IHN network. The gift cards will help these families to purchase Christmas dinner and maybe a gift for their family. Thank you for your compassion and generosity. For questions or more information please contact Jeanette Schneider at 785.214.1682 or Karen McNellis at 913.406.5779.
Christmas Cards for Inmates Bring the Christ Child to someone who rarely receives Christmas cards. After Masses on December 12 and 13, please stop by the table in the vestibule and pick up a card or note paper to send to a Catholic prison inmate. Instructions will be given and you will remain anonymous. This may be the only Christmas wish this person will receive. ‘And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’. Matt 25:40
Virtual Advent Bible Study Are you looking for a way to prepare your heart during the Advent season? Join the Curé Young Adults for an Advent bible study series! The meetings will take place virtually on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00. Each week, the Sunday Mass readings will guide our reflection and discussion.
Thank you Thank you to the many parishioners that donated to our Catholic Charities Food Assistance Program in November. Curé was able to hold a successful monthly food drive, turkey drive, and Thanksgiving dinner drive. Your generosity to these events is greatly appreciated!
News & Events
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen The SignUpGenius is up-to-date with items needed for our serving in December. . Please check it out…There are many slots available; Baked Goods, Fruit, Chips, Cheese, etc. Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4cacaa28a0fd0-stmarys
Hats, Gloves, and Cloth Bags Collec-tion for St. Mary’s Food Kitchen With the weather turning cold and the guests not being able to come inside to eat, we are collecting HATS & GLOVES. Please br ing them, along with Reusable Grocery Bags/Sacks (NO PAPER or PLAS-TIC grocery bags, rather the eco-friendly, clothe, or heavy polyester like Trader Joe’s, Walmart, etc) to the food drop-off day December 19th between 8:00-9:00am.
Holiday Drive By
Saturday, December 5th
Spread some Holiday Cheer to the residents of The Forum in a “mock”
Macy’s Parade! Just a couple of rules:
1. Drive by in the natural U—shape of entrance & exit for the entire campus one time around.
2. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE. We need to maintain 6 ft social distancing. The Forum residents will watch and enjoy.
3. Please no drop offs-at this time to avoid a traffic jam.
4. This is not an organized parade. It is a drive-by.
5. Be creative and have fun with decorations & music!
Questions? Contact Steven Bauer or Shannon Bukaty at 913.648.4500.
Magnificat of Mary Prayer Cards The Legion of Mary has placed baskets of prayer cards in the vestibule. Each family is welcome to take home a card and pray to Mary over Advent. We will also say the Magnificat of Mary as a parish family after all Masses on November 28 and 29.
Magnificat of Mary
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of His arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.
Book of the Dead Names of deceased loved ones may be written in the Book of the Dead located next to the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The church is open daily from 6am to 6 pm so those who are avoiding crowds can enter names between those times as well as before and after Masses. Please bring your own pen. If you are unable to come by, you can call 913.521.9375 and request a name be added. The book will be enshrined there during the month of November.
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc. is a life affirming ministry serving families facing an unplanned pregnancy before, during and after with Christ-like compassion. We will be holding an Informational Meeting on Monday, January 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at our Shawnee office (11644 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS). For more information on volunteering or to RSVP, please contact Mary at 913-962-0200 or email [email protected].
News & Events
BSA Troop 395 Trash Bag Sales Curé of Ars BSA Troop 395 will be selling trash bags throughout the year. Bags are $12 per roll - white: 15-gal (65/roll); yellow: 39-gal (25/roll); blue: 55-gal (16/roll). We also have paper yard waste bags at $5 per pack of 5 or 3 packs for $12. You may contact Steve Wirtz at 914.262.1663 to make a purchase. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards and offer FREE DELIVERY.
The Gabriel Project is a ministry of the Pro-Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Respect Life Office in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in Missouri, providing assistance to pregnant women in need. We provide emotional, material and spiritual support, as well as links to community resources, to support her choice to parent or give her baby to those seeking to adopt. A trained volunteer, called an Angel, is assigned to the mother when she calls for help and is responsible for ongoing contact with her. The Gabriel Project also enlists the church community, through which the mother receives additional love, care, and material, emotional and spiritual support. On November 28 and 29, Curé will have Dcn. Kevin Cummings and Dcn. Doug Hemke speak about how you can support this important ministry.
Saints Christmas Shop Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
11411 Pflumm Rd., Overland Park, KS 66215 December 3, 2020
6:00-9:00 PM Come shop with the Saints for all those on the nice list! Vendors are friends of Saint families ready to provide great gift ideas. Enjoy snacks and beverages while shopping local all in one place! *To provide a safe event, we will be monitoring social distancing, please sign up for a shopping time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4ba9ad2fa1fc1-saints Temperatures checks will be taken upon entry and masks are required at all times during your shopping.
Catholic Planned Giving Have you already made the parish a beneficiary of one of your retirement assets, insurance of property in some way? Notifications are due to the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development by the end of June. Please notify the Archdiocese using the new online Catholic Legacy Society form at www.archkck.org/plannedgiving or contact the parish office at 649.1337 for a form.
Special Needs Ministry The Archdiocese special needs ministry serves and supports parishes in facilitating opportunities for a relationship with Christ by ensuring the fullest participation possible in the Catholic faith for all parishioners regardless of ability. Cure' of Ars is excited to be a part this ministry which offers support and resources so that our parishioners with disabilities can fully participate in the life of our church community. If you need assistance or information on programs, please contact parish liaison Joanna Rivard at [email protected] or Joanna Nickson, at [email protected]. More information available at https://www.archkck.org/ministries--offices/special-needs
News & Events
Operation Breakthrough is offering the opportunity for Curé of Ars parishioners to Adopt a Family for Christmas and support them in a time of need. Curé has helped families with Operation Breakthrough for many years and we are excited to partner with them again this year. However, due to the pandemic, we are unable to set up a tree in the vestibule and are asking people to sign up online. It is a 3-step process to adopt a family: STEP 1: Click on the Sign-Up-Genius link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a9ab22a7ffc43-cure and select from 1-child, 2-child, or 3 child families. Follow instructions on the signup page. STEP 2: Check your email for information on the adopted child(ren), instructions, and a tax receipt. Emails will be sent by [email protected] STEP 3: Drop off gifts on Saturday, December 5th from 10:30- 12:00 at the church. Volunteers will collect the gifts and transport the gifts to the Operation Breakthrough warehouse. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Gyllenborg at [email protected] or 913.220.9803.
Sacrament & Other Information
Baptisms Baptisms for children are celebrated Sunday following the noon Mass or Saturday following the 4:00 pm Mass. Please complete the baptism form on the web-site: www.cureofars.com, under Sacraments, or call the parish office.
Annulments Curé of Ars is dedicated to supporting those who have experienced a divorce. We are here to give you understanding as well as practical help, and to ex-plain the annulment process and its distinction from civil divorce. For more information contact Jodie Stockwell at [email protected] or contact the parish office.
Marriages The Archdiocese requires a couple to allow six months preparation before marriage by attending preparation/spirituality sessions prior to the date. If you are planning a wedding, please contact Carol Morris in the parish office at [email protected].
Confirmation Families seeking Confirmation for their teen should have the student enrolled in a Catholic School or the School of Religion program at Curé of Ars. For more information, contact Bernadette Myers at 913.521.9361 or [email protected].
First Reconciliation The Sacrament of First Reconciliation is usually re-ceived in the 2nd grade for our parish students. Stu-dents actively prepare to receive this sacrament both at home and in the Catholic school or School of Reli-gion classroom. Contact Bernadette Myers at 913.521.9361 or [email protected] for more information.
RCIA RCIA classes will meet on Monday nights (starting October 5th) from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Progress from one stage to the next is marked by liturgical celebrations in the midst of the parish communi-ty. If you are interested or just have questions, con-tact Sister Rosie 913.649.1337 or [email protected].
First Eucharist The Sacrament of First Communion is usually re-ceived in the 2nd grade for our parish students. Stu-dents actively prepare to receive this sacrament both at home and in the Catholic school or School of Reli-gion classroom. Contact Bernadette Myers at 913.521.9361 or [email protected] for more information.
Rosary Repair To make arrangements to repair or to discuss any questions, please email David and Jacqueline Elbert at [email protected] or contact the Par-ish Office at 913.649.1337. Repairs are done free of charge with some exceptions. Donations of old ro-saries are welcome.
Communion for the Homebound To add yourself or a loved one to the list to receive Holy Communion, please contact Sister Julie in the parish office at 913.649.1337 ext. 108.
Anointing of the Sick Please notify the office concerning hospitalization or lengthy illness at home. Emergency calls can be made at any time by calling the Parish Office.
Holy Orders For more information, contact Fr. Dan in the Archdi-ocesan Vocations Office at www.kckvocations.com
Funerals Please contact a priest through the Parish Office be-fore arrangements have begun at the mortuary.
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