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, dfbarnes@gmail.com

Diocesan Victim’s Advocate Kathleen Chastain 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org

Ombudsman Joe Crayon, 816-812-2500

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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 29, 2019 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Artwork by Lily, 3rd grade

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M I WEEKLY READINGS - DEC. 30, 2019 - JAN. 5, 2020

Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Sat., Dec. 28 - Vigil of The Holy Family 4:00PM +Mary Therese Carroll -Oscar & Margaret Byrd Sunday, Dec. 29 - The Holy Family 8:00AM + Betty Mascal 10:30AM Tom & Helen Przybylski 50th Anniversary Monday, December 30 8:30AM Communion Service Tuesday, December 31 - St. Sylvester, Pope 8:30AM + William Riley Wednesday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary 10:00AM For a Blessed New Year Thur., Jan. 2 - St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 8:30AM For the Poor Souls in Purgatory Friday, January 3 - Holy Name of Jesus 8:30AM Nativity Parish and School Sat., January 4 - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary

4:00PM + Mary Kay Seller Sunday, January 5 - The Solemnity of Mary

8:00AM + Mary Parks 10:30AM + Betty Mascal

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.

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 chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.

Feast of the Holy Family-Music Outline (12/28-12/29)

Readings may be found beginning on G #1007

Gathering: G #440, Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Gloria: A Joyful Christmas Gloria by T. Alonso Psalm: G #86, Psalm 128: Blest Are Those Who Lover You Offertory: G #455, Once in Royal David’s City Mass Setting: SS #33-38, Mass of a Joyful Heart Communion: G #466, What Child Is This Song of Praise:G#435, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

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

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THE NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT was not available this week because of the

early transmission of the bulletin. It will be in next week’s bulletin.

St. Mary’s Outreach Center

St. Mary’s Food Pantry is always in need of donations for our clients. However, they receive a lot of canned vegetables and are asking for help in collecting the following food items for their pantry.

Creamed Soups Tuna Helper Tuna Boxes of Oatmeal Oatmeal Packages Ramen Noodles Instant Mashed Potatoes Pasta Sides Canned Meats Pork and Beans Canned Fruits Canned Chicken Mac & Cheese Pasta Sauce Jelly Manual Can Opener

There is a barrel in the back of church where you can drop off your food items. If you have cash donations you can mail them directly to St. Mary’s or give them to an usher and we will be sure to get them to St. Mary’s for you.

Also, if you are interested in volunteering to help out at St. Mary’s Outreach please call 252-8649. We can al-ways use an extra pair of hands.

Please continue collecting the UPC labels off of Best Choice Products. You can drop them off in the Hospital-ity room in back of church, mail them to St. Mary’s or take them by St. Mary’s Outreach Wednesday or Thurs-day between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Did You Know…

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SAVE THE DATE:

Please help us spread the word about our wonderful school by talking to your friends and neighbors about our annual Open House that will be taking place this year during Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 26th, after the 10:30 Mass. Word of mouth is an excel-lent opportunity to let people know who we are!

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CALENDARS FOR NURSING HOMES

Thanks to everyone for your donations of calendars, note pads, pens, stickers & greeting cards. We will find a home for all of them!

Our school is helping us with our deliveries again this year. They visited (3) nursing homes this week and will include our calendars with their Christmas tins to the residents of The Groves in Independence, MO and Meyer High & The Summit in Kansas City, MO.

Our calendar team will make deliveries to: Little Sisters of The Poor, Carmel Hills in Independence, Mo and Carroll Manor in Grandview, MO. We will also make deliveries to The Seton Center and Bishop Sullivan Center.

We will make another delivery to a nursing home in mid-January to deliver all donations left after this original deliver date.

A Blessed Christmas to all of you, our generous parish-ioners and Many Blessings in the New Year.

Nativity of Mary School & Calendar Team

God is still writing Your story,

Quit trying to steal the pen.

Trust the author.

Sunday 29 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass

Monday 30 8:30AM Communion Serv.

31 8:30AM Mass

January 1 10:00AM Mass

Thursday 2 8:30AM Mass

Friday 3 8:30AM Mass

Saturday 4 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

5 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass

6 8:30AM Communion Serv.

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11 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

12 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Choir

13 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00PM 7PM - Book Club

14 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 6PM - Ministry Council Meeting 7PM - RCIA

15 8:30AM Mass 4:30PM - Finance Council Meeting

16 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Capital Campaign Volun-teer Meeting 6:30PM - Choir

17 8:30AM Mass

18 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

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CONFIRMATION RETREAT

December 29, 2019 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph It seems appropriate that we celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph during the Christmas sea-son, just after families have gathered for Christmas, frequently with stress over gift-giving, travel drama, and the intricacies of meal preparation for people with their various dietary needs and preferences. Today’s read-ings ask us to put family and life in their sacred and holy perspective. When we take care of aging parents we care for Christ, who is with all and in all. When we approach one another with compassion, kindness, gentle-ness, and patience, we communicate Christ’s love. Even when the Lord leads in ways we cannot quite appreci-ate or understand, we must follow God’s will, knowing that in doing so, we cooperate with God’s grace in our midst. Every family is called to be a holy family. YOUR HOLY FAMILY Families come in all shapes and sizes. When asked to describe your family, you might begin by telling people about a parent, sibling, or extended family members. You might even describe what you have learned from a genealogical study. You are unlikely, however, no matter how wonderful your family may be, to describe your family as “holy.” And yet, this is our primary call. Each of us as people of God, and each of our families, is called to be holy. We are called to live as God’s people in the world, to communicate God’s love and presence through the way that we live together and in relationship with others. Every family, no matter what their circum-stances, is called to be a holy family. Even Mary, Joseph, and Jesus faced challenges and trials. And yet they rose to the occasion, listened to and followed God’s will, and were assured of the love of the Lord through it all. LISTEN TO YOUR ANGEL Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads? One direction may be momentarily advantageous or easy, an-other more challenging but right or good. It is not always easy to know which direction to choose. Discerning our path of life necessarily involves prayer, the guidance of others whom we trust, and the promptings of the Holy Spirit within us. The example of the Holy Family is that they followed the will of God, trusting in God’s abiding presence even when they knew that doing so involved risk and uncertainty. Mary trusted the voice of the angel, although the message was beyond comprehension; Joseph listened to the voice of the Lord in dreams and proceeded, assured of God’s guiding spirit in the midst of troubling circumstances. This is what our families must do as well. Being Christian people in today’s world is not always easy, even when we know it is right. This is the meaning of holiness. This is what it means to be a holy family.

SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON (1774-1821) JANUARY 4 Though her liturgical designation is “Religious,” Elizabeth Seton, her feast-day prayer reminds us, was also wife, mother, educator, foundress. Born into a wealthy Episcopalian family, Elizabeth married William Seton, whose untimely death in Italy where the young family sought healing for William’s tuberculosis, left her, at twenty-nine, a widow with five children. Inspired by the faith and charity of the Italian family with whom they stayed, Elizabeth embraced Catholicism despite her family’s disowning her and ceasing financial support. This woman of many firsts (and several vocations!) opened the first free Catholic school, beginning the American Catholic educational system, and founded the first American religious com-munity for women, the Sisters of Charity. The tuberculosis that claimed her husband took also her oldest and youngest daughters and, finally, at just forty-seven, Elizabeth herself. Another first: in 1975 she was canonized the first native-born American saint. Once asked to summarize her spirituality, she replied: “Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side, hope supports it on the other, experience says it must be, and love says let it be!”

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