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Nativity of Mary Church and School 10017 E 36th Terrace Independence, MO 64052
Parish: (816) 353-2184 Fax: (816) 358-4155 School: (816) 353-0284 Web: www.nativityofmary.org
“My attitude must be Christ’s.” - Philippians 2:5
Parish Staff Rev. Robert Stone, Pastor Melissa Clancy, Business Manager Paula Cassity, Administrative Assistant Maria Milazzo, Director of Music & Liturgy Becky Winbinger, Youth Minister Mary Singer, Sacristan Mary Jo Nafus, Secretary
School Staff Mrs. Mary Parrish, Principal Susie Addison, School Tours and Registration Info
New Parishioners If you are new to our parish and would like more information please contact the Parish Office.
Pastoral Care Sacraments for the Sick. Rev. Bob Stone, 353-2184, ext. 404
Pastoral visits to the Homebound and Hospitals. Paula Cassity, 353-2184, ext. 401
Emergency Assistance Contact St. Mary’s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet - 252-8649
Youth Ministry Becky Winbinger, 353-2184, ext. 408
Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information
Parish Ministry Council Danny Barnes, 816-507-5171, [email protected]
Diocesan Victim’s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or [email protected]
Ombudsman Joe Crayon, 816-812-2500
Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/ nativityofmaryparish/
Mass Schedule Monday: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Day: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Confessions Saturday: 3:00 p.m. or by Appointment
December 22, 2019 - 4th Sunday of Advent
Artwork by Sterling, 1st grade
D 22, 2019 - T F S A
M I WEEKLY READINGS - DEC. 23 - 29, 2019
Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14;Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab,16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass.
Sat., Dec. 21 - Vigil of The 4th Sunday of Advent
4:00PM + Frank & Bill Baker
Sunday, Dec. 22 - The 4th Sunday of Advent
8:00AM + Mary Haug
10:30AM + Kenneth F. Johnson & Int. of Gary Johnson
Monday, December 23 - St. John of Kanty
8:30AM Communion Service
Tuesday, December 24
3:00PM + Barney & Maxine Breunig, Lucille Payne
Wednesday, December 25
12:00AM + Jay Totta
Thursday, December 26 - St. Stephen
8:30AM + Virginia McMenamy
Friday, December 27 - St. John the Apostle
8:30AM Nativity Parish and School
Sat., Dec. 28 - Vigil of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
4:00PM +Mary Therese Carroll -Oscar & Margaret Byrd
Sunday, Dec. 29 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
8:00AM + Betty Mascal
10:30AM Tom & Helen Przybylski 50th Anniversary
10:00AM + Al & Mary Flowers - O.L. & Kathryn Nauser
+ Jackie Crabtree
+ Harriette Geraldine Edewards
Devotional candles are kept in the kiosk. If you would like to light one just ask an usher for assis-tance. There is a slot and envelopes available in the kiosk to place your $5 donation.
4th Sunday of Advent - Music Outline (12/21-12/22)
Readings may be found beginning on G #1000
Gathering: G #395, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Psalm: G #1000, Psalm 24: Let the Lord enter Offertory: G #876, No Wind at the Window Mass Setting: G #358-360, Missa Emmanuel Communion: G #415, My Soul in Stillness Waits Song of Praise: G#423, Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Margaret Ault Karen Langer Judy Rynish
John Edward Cianciolo Marla Herbst Alyssa Schell
John Clarke Marlene Irwin Mike Shaw
Shelly Clemons Cynthia Jones Susie Smith
Catherine Danna Dennis Jones Bernice/Norm Steffen
Bob DeSchepper Deanna Kunzweiler John Tuccillo
Kevin Eimer Don McClellan Carol Byrd Weaver
Cody Ellis Anna McNeil Katie/Lauren Winbinger
Mary Enyart Joe & Mary Pallo Kathleen Winbinger
Kristine Fahy Juan/Mary Perez Ayden Wright
Garry/Emily Gagnon Skye Pendelton Lisa Yates
Marilyn Gatz Ann Reilly Dave/Alice Zapien
Mary Gulick Laura Mae Riley
D 22, 2019 - P
NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 12/7/2019 - 12/8/2019
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No Shredded Paper, No Styrofoam, No tires, No hazardous products and food containers must be clean of debris.
If you have a trailer or large amount of recycling to drop-off, please let us know by contacting us so that we can make special arrangements. This will help keep the bins from being filled too quickly which prevents others from utilizing and creates debris to pile up.
Envelopes $ 8,001.00 Plate $ 711.99 Church Debt $ - Pisces Fund $ - Utility Fund $ - EFT $ 695.00 Credit Card $ 745.00 Online Giving $ 301.94 Poor Box $ 16.00
Total $ 10,470.93 Thanksgiving Collection $ 896.00
Tuition/Registration Fees 19-20 $ 9,644.45
In Giving We Receive
In the Welcome Center, we see the life-changing impact generosity has on the lives of our clients. In gratitude for what they receive, many clients give back to the agency with the time, talent, and treasure they gain through our services, thereby creating a continuous cycle of gener-ous giving. In this season of giving, we boldly ask you to consider becoming a monthly donor to Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Just $50 per month provides food for a family who didn’t otherwise know where their next meal was coming from. Your gift, no matter the amount, quite literally saves lives. To become a monthly donor please contact Lynn Lichte, Donor Stewardship Specialist at 816-659-8243 or [email protected].
Sunday 22 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Youth Choir
Monday 23 8:30AM Communion Serv.
Tuesday 24 3PM - Mass 10:30PM Readings & Carols
Wednesday 25 12:00AM Midnight Mass 10:00AM - Mass
Thursday 26 Communion Serv. Ministry Center Closed
Friday 27 Communion Serv.
Saturday 28 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass
29 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass
30 8:30AM Communion Serv.
31 8:30AM Mass
January 1 10:00AM Mass
2 8:30AM Mass
3 8:30AM Mass
4 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass
5 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass
6 8:30AM Communion Serv.
7 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 7PM - RCIA
8 8:30AM Mass 6:00 - 8:00PM Eucharistic Adoration
9 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir 7PM - Feasibility Management Meeting
10 8:30AM Mass
11 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass
D 22, 2019 - J 11, 2020 C
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12/21 & 22 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass
Lectors Marilyn Fellows Joe Harris
Nancy Ronan Larry Morris
Barbara Garrett Sam Locascio
Eucharistic Ministers
Loretta Van Bibber Rosa Milazzo Joe Arnone Becky Winbinger Sarah Gonterman Carol Deveney Sara Breunig
Larry Nauser Mike Fetters Pat Clark Margaret Ruiz Sandy DeSchepper Amber Hougland
Larry Lamb Mary Singer Ray Singer Mary Vitt Laruen Wahlen Michelle Hix Paul Smith
Ushers Marilyn Mineart Sue Reiser Bernie Schulte Trevor Beck
Mary Ann McClure Charlie Bellman Ron Galvan Henry Giraldo
Ed Bruehl Michael Monley Chris Samyn Bob Murphy
Servers Gabe Gonterman Grant Beck
Theresa, Jack and Anna Ryan
Lydia Smith Lucas Smith
Cantor Mike Van Bibber/Choir Nancy Nauser Youth Choir
Accompanist JoAnn Ishmael Chris Rupprecht Susan Walker
Dec. 24 & 25 3:00pm Mass Midnight Mass 10:00 AM Mass
Lectors Nancy Ronan Patsy Lorimer
Barbara Garrett Joe Arnone
Marilyn Fellows Danny Barnes
Eucharistic Ministers
Rydel Van Dyke Mary Vitt Cindy Mosbauer Mike Mosbauer Amber Hougland Volunteer Volunteer
Rosa Milazzo Mary Singer Ray Singer Donna Arnone Grace Arnone Sarah Gonterman Carol Deveney
Mercy Kimbrough Rydel Van Dyke Mike Fetters Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Ushers Mary Healzer Mary Ann McClure Jackson McGee Volunteer
Rydel Van Dyke Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Servers Zack McClain Volunteer
Darren Britt Gabe Gonterman
Volunteer Volunteer
Cantor Youth Choir Choir Maria MIlazzo
Accompanist JoAnn Ishmael Chris & Susan Michelle Proen
C H R I S T M A S
M A S S E S
December 22, 2019 - Fourth Sunday of Advent What great lengths God will go to in loving and saving us! Think of the most outlandish circumstance you might conceive. That seems to be what the Lord is saying to Ahaz in today’s first reading. “A virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” Not only is the idea of a virgin conceiving beyond compre-hension in Ahaz’s time, so would the concept of God wanting to be with us be, as the name Emmanuel indi-cates. And yet, this is what we celebrate in the Incarnation—God wants so completely to be one with us that God came to be with us in a son born to a virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is more to this story than even these amazing and outlandish occurrences, however. God wants to be one with us so deeply that God part-ners with us to make God’s presence known. MARY AND JOSEPH Mary and Joseph play a key role in our Catholic devotional and spiritual life. No doubt, much of our devotion to Jesus’ mother, Mary, and his foster father, Joseph, is rooted in our appreciation of their willingness to put themselves at the disposal of the will of God, to seek what God most desired of them and to carry it out. We find their example inspiring, and their proximity to the Lord consoling and encouraging. Knowing that they said yes to God in such dramatic and pivotal ways, even when there was so much at stake and there were so many obstacles to take into account, gives us much to ponder. Yet there is something else we must not forget: while God could have come to be with us as a child in any manner at all, God chose to be with us through the active and humble cooperation of a woman and a man, Mary and Joseph. EMMANUEL Of all of the names connected to our Lord, two stand out in the ways that they describe the identity and mission of the Lord: “Emmanuel: God is with us” and “Jesus: God saves.” The most stunning thing about our Christian faith is that God is not distant, abstract, demanding, a god of wrath and military might. Rather, God desires to be near to us, in relationship, one with us in our challenges and in our joys. God is with us even when remain-ing with us will lead to betrayal, persecution, and violent death. God who is beyond all of this struggle remains with us so that we might transcend the limitations of our human nature in order to become more like God, to embrace the divine light that resides within each of us. As we approach the celebration of Christmas, consider this: what does it mean to you that God is with us, now and always? What does this call you to be and to do as a Christian, as a follower of God’s Son, Jesus, who is with us and who saves us? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company
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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:
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 authori-ties, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500, if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employ-ee 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.
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