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Our Lady of Lourdes 7049 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, Missouri 64133 www.ollraytown.com [email protected] 816-353-2380 (Priest Emergency—816-356-3700) August 25, 2019
Parish Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
8:00 am & 11:00 am
Confession ~ Saturday ~ @ St. Bernadette 3-3:30 pm
Devotion to Sacred Heart
& Benediction
~ Wednesday ~
6:00 & 6:20 pm
Parish Rosary
30 Minutes Before each Mass
Regular Parish
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Deadline for Bulletin submission is 10 days prior to Bulletin date .
9300 E. 75 th Raytown, MO 64138
816-356-0054 [email protected]
@raytownreap
https://raytownreap.org/volunteer/
We continue to collect non parishable items to give to REAP. The container is in the vestibule (area on Blue Ridge side of church).
Pastor Fr. David Holloway ~ 816-356-3700 ~ [email protected]
Rev. Philip Luebbert ~ [email protected]
Deacon Richard Gross ~ Cell 816-679-8974 ~ [email protected]
Deacon Joe Zagar ~ Cell 816-304-3020 ~ [email protected]
Our Lady of Lourdes Page 2 Raytown, Missouri
Staff Members
Parish Secretary—Cathy Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(816-353-2380)
Adoration Chapel—Mother Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(816-353-2177)
Buildings & Grounds—Gerry Sharkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816-686-9477)
Parish Hall Rental—Gerry Sharkey. . . . . . . Call Parish Office for availability
Bookkeeper—Anita Helgenberger, OSB. . . . . . [email protected]
PSR Leader —Mother Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(816-353-2177)
Catechis of the Good Shepherd—Wanda DeMoss. . . . [email protected]
Please direct Parish Council communications to either Deacon Richard
Gross or Deacon Joe Zagar.
Classes RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sundays after 11 am Mass. . . . . . . Contact the Office
PSR & Sacramental Prep Classes . . . Enrollment Open. . . .Contact the Office
Report Abuse Diocesan Diocesan Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816-812-2500)
Victim Advocate
Kathleen Chastain ………………………[email protected] (816-392-0011)
Newsletter Submittals
Committee/Organization information, birthday/anniversary, and news. Please
send to [email protected] or bring to the parish office by the 20th of each
month.
From Father Holloway
Dear Parishioners,
My trip to Alaska was a great experience. Travel is something I enjoy even though flying for instance can be a hassle. Some are not travelers preferring to stay home or not take much vacation at all. However, we all need to restore our batteries, to refresh ourselves in some way.
We Americans tend not to make use of all our vacation days. You notice that I don’t have that issue. Over the years I have found it is better for you well being to take some time away from your routine, retired or not retired.
Now I know that those who are homebound or taking care of someone it is difficult to find time but even then, I would encourage you to be mindful of the need to find some time to take a breather. It is helpful not only physically but spiritually as well. Setting time for prayer for instance is one way.
I pray we can all find rest from time to time.
God Bless,
Fr. Dave
MONTHLY MEMORIAL
The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Monthly Memorial and Intentions is a special offering made by parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. These intentions will be listed on the back of the bulletin for an entire year. One weekend Mass each month will be dedicated to those listed.
Pick up the form from the tiered cabinet along south wall of church or contact the office for more information.
Baptism~ Please contact the parish office in advance for baptism preparation Information.
Marriages~ Arrangements are to be made through the parish office at least nine months in advance, but a year is preferred. You must be a registered, practicing, contributing member of the parish.
Bulletin~ Deadline for submissions is Monday, 10 am, for the next Sunday’s edition. NOTE: Please submit at least four days earlier for holiday bulletins.
New Parishioners ~ Welcome! Please pick up a registration form in the back of church or stop by the office to ensure we have your information. We are glad you are here. Call the office for sacrament inquiries.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse: 1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, 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 the Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more information.
JOIN the Trusted Servants in the Parish Hall for the next Our Lady of Lourdes Luncheon & Meeting ~ August 28th
The Lunch will be catered by ‘Neighborhood Café’ $12 each MENU: Fried Chicken; Mashed Potatoes Green Beans; Rolls/Cinnamon Rolls Cherry & Apple Pie
RSVP by August 25. Mary O’Leary @ 816-353-2342 or Marge Brooks @ 816-509-9832
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 3 August 25, 2019
What’s Happening This Week . . . . . . Aug 25— Sept 1
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament available 24 hrs. every day
† Aug 25 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Garden Angel Meeting ~ Parish Rectory after 11 am mass
† Rental ~ No Collection of Garage Sale Items
† Aug 28 Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 6:00 pm † Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:20 pm † ‘Feed Your Faith’ (AFF) ~ TBA
† Sept 01 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Rental ~ Collection of Garage Sale Items –12-2pm
What’s Coming Up . . .
† September 8 ~ RCIA Classes begin after 11 am mass
† Grandparents Day
† September 10 ~ Scam Education Seminar for Seniors ~ PH. 3-4:30 pm
† September 14 ~ Eucharistic Adoration Conference @ Coronation
† September 15 ~ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & PSA begins
† September 27-29 ~ OLL Garage Sale
~ August 25~
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time
Is. 66:18-21; Ps. 117; Heb. 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk.13:22-30
8:00 am Mass
Lectors ~ Stephanie Ward & Sr. Damiana Extraordinary Ministers ~ Ralph Hodapp & Jean Brogdon
11:00 am Mass Lectors ~ Mindy Zagar & Karen Arredondo
Extraordinary Ministers ~ Cliff & Jalayne Miller
~ September 1~ Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sir. 3: 17-18, 20,28-29 ; Ps. 68; Heb. 12:18-19, 22-24A; Lk.14:1, 7-14
8:00 am Mass
Lectors ~ Stephanie Ward & Cindy Sweetland Extraordinary Ministers ~ TBA
11:00 am Mass Lectors ~ Mindy Zagar & Debbie Sommer
Extraordinary Ministers ~ TBA
Sunday, August 25 8:00 am Trusted Servants 11:00 am Monthly Memorial
Sunday, September 1
8:00 am Charles Mooney † 11:00 am Robert Slusher
Sunday, September 8
8:00 am Bob Arredono † 11:00 am Steve Hollo †
Sunday, September 15
8:00 am Prayer for the
Intercession of Our Lady 11:00 am Charles Mooney †
Sunday, September 22
8:00 am Monica Hancock †
11:00 am Steve Hollo †
Mass intention cards are in a basket at the back of the church or you can call the parish office to
request a mass to be said for a family member or loved one.
Please remember in your prayers those
who have died.
May they rest in peace.
† Denotes Deceased
L/D Living & Deceased
StB ~ St. Bernadette
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who
came out to Catholic
Charities Special Luncheon
featuring Lamar Hunt, Jr. The words he shared regarding his faith,
family, and giving back to the community were especially inspiring. It
was a beautiful day on campus and the support of multiple businesses
and individuals in the community made for a very real example of
giving back.
Thank you also to everyone who helped to provide school supplies
through the Catholic Charities School Supply Drive. The month of
August, with all the back to school obligations, can put a real strain on
many of our area families. Your support helped to relieve their burden.
School supplies are needed throughout the year. If you’re interested in
donating, please contact Nancy Butters, Development Manager, at
[email protected] or 816-659-8266.
Senior citizens-Education Scam Seminar ~ Tuesday September 10
3:00 pm—4:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Come listen to a representative of the First Federal Bank give a
financial seminar to help educate our parishioners against Scammers.
We encourage you to attend this free event to learn more about how we
can better protect ourselves from financial fraud.
REMINDER ~ We are still collecting Clean,
undamaged, sellable items for the September
garage sale. Every Sunday (Except today) from
12 pm—2pm until September 15.
Contact the office at 816-353-2380 or Katei Gross at 816-547-0016 to set up an appointment to drop off items
Our Lady of Lourdes Page 4 Raytown, Missouri
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection: August 25, 2019 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is. 66:18-21; Ps. 117; Heb. 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk.13:22-30
Today’s readings show us that it is not enough to be Christ’s disciples in name only. To be a real disciple, we must live for Christ every day and in every aspect of life. This kind of life takes strength and discipline. Intentionally and consistently offering the Lord
the best of our Time, Talent, and Treasure
through a stewardship way of life is a form of
spiritual discipline. These spiritual disciplines
teach us to become ever more aware of God’s
constant provision for us and they keep us on
the narrow path towards the Kingdom of
Heaven. The more we embrace this way of life,
the more we can be “trained” by the Lord in the ways of true discipleship.
Though difficult, these disciplines become a source of spiritual strength.
Our Lord Himself speaks of the difficult path to the Kingdom of Heaven in
today’s Gospel passage from Luke. He is asked, “Lord, will only a few be
saved?” Jesus responds, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell
you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Showing up for Mass
on Sunday while living as if Christ is an afterthought the rest of the week does
not make us disciples. What’s more, this approach to our faith is an unjust and
unloving response to our good God who has given us all that we have and are.
Jesus does not want us to merely go through the motions of faith. He wants much
more from us and for us. He wants to know us deeply and for us to get to know
Him so that we become His holy disciples. This is not a burden; it is a privilege.
But it does take discipline, the discipline of a stewardship way of life.
Please keep the following Parishioners in your prayers :
Gwen Ashby; The Brooks Family; Marge
Campbell; Margaret Curry; Grace Diaz; Kay
Flanagan; Greta Hauer; Dolores Hopfinger;
Richard Hornbeck; Henry Hoss; Mary Hugunin;
Regina Jones; Pat Kilgore; Harold & Dorothy
Klote; Howard Koesterer; Fr. Phil Luebbert;
Tom & Doris Mauer; Ann Monaco; Sylvia
Mooney; Tom O’Brien; Mary O’Leary; Doris
Panagakos; Lorraine Powers; James Rouchka;
Bill & Catherine Schroder; Kathy Sommer;
Cindy Sweetland; Pam Thurston; Cynthia Todd;
Larry & Theresa Tholl; Steve & Jocelyn Webb;
Louise Weber; James Westhusing; Lisa Witte;
Sheila & Pete Zegers
Contact the parish office at 816-353-2380 to add or remove names from our prayer list.
Bold = Newly added
Continue to Pray for the following Family & Friends
Phillip Beck; Ben Bongers (friend to Marie
Bowman); Bill Briggs; Emma Brown; Audrey
Casassa; Michael Crews; Margaret Dale; Eric
Davis; Barbara Fightmaster (sister-in-law to
Regina Jones);Marcia Felici; Georgia Gerling;
Peter Graeff; Ryan Hancock; Shirley Hill;
Amy Jesaetis; Bonnie Jones; Michelle Kaiser;
Tom Kilgore (brother to Cathy Gordon);
Kathy & Don Lee; Richard Lorimer;
Crescentia Luetkemeyer (Friend to Cindy
Sweetland); Lana Martinez; Bob Slusher;
Clyde Styron (Father to friend); Vicky
Wright (Sister to Patty Vest); Ruby Turner
(Mother to Cindy Sweetland); Jim
Underwood; Phyllis Weber; David Zegers;
Robert Zegers.
As a parish family, we at Our Lady of Lourdes pray for all the members of our parish, especially for our parishioners’ family members serving in the military:
Tyler Griggs, Buck Roberts,Cathy Roberts,
Holy Hour for Priests on Thursday,
August 29th, at 7:00 p.m.
Sisters of St. Francis
2100 N. Noland Road
Independence, MO
All are welcome to join in a Holy Hour to
pray for priests; for those who are
discerning, those in formation and for
those who have given their lives and
currently serving and those who have
retired from active ministry.
Hosted by Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy
Eucharist
The World Apostolate of
Fatima is sponsoring the
First Saturday
Devotions at
St. Therese North
7207 NW Highway
9 Kansas City, MO 64152 on
September 7, 2019
Confessions 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Holy Mass Rosary and
devotions follow completion of Mass
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: COPING WITH LIFE ALONE ~ A peer-to-peer grief support program that meets each week for 7 weeks. The program helps those who have lost a love relationship due to death, divorce or separation, move through the experience of grief and loss into a future with renewed hope.
Next session will meet Saturdays, September 7th – October 19th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., St. Therese Parish, North, Lower Level, Birkel Room, 7207 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, 64152. Contact Donna at 816.305.3760 for information and registration.
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 5 August 25, 2019
“He won me over entirely by giving Himself entirely to me.”
If you have any comments about this page, please contact the Sisters in Jesus the Lord. (816) 353-2177 www.cjd.cc Like us on Facebook. 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown MO 64133-5629
Quotes of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Feast Day: August 20
“Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son.”
“True love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.” “To have a restful or peaceful life in God is good; to bear a life of pain in patience is better; but to have peace in the midst of pain is the best of all.” “A saint is not someone who never sins, but one who sins less and less frequently and gets up more and more quickly.” “The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.” “God will either give us what we ask, or what He knows to be better for us.” “We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.” “The rivers of grace cannot flow uphill, up the steep cliff of the proud man’s heart.” “He rightly reads scripture who turns words into deeds.” “If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself if you have resolved to abandon your sins.” “The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.” “Your actions in passing, pass not away, for every good work is a grain of seed for eternal life.’
“The Eucharist is that love which surpasses all loves in Heaven and on earth.” “If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool.” “I have ascended to the highest in me, and look, the Word is towering above that. I have descended to explore my lowest depths, and I found Him deeper still.” “The more I contemplate God, the more God looks on me. The more I pray to Him, the more He thinks of me too.” “Theirs is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.” “Many of those who are humiliated are not humble. Some react to humiliation with anger, others with patience, and others with freedom. The first are culpable, the next harmless, the last just.” “Ingratitude is the soul’s enemy...Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.” “The peacemakers shall be called the sons of God, who came to make peace between God and man. What then shall the sowers of discord be called, but the children of the devil? And what must they look for but their father’s portion?” “So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!” “It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment.” “There is no greater misery than false joys.” “Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man.”
Help Support the Parish by Supporting your Chiefs.
Go to the link below. Scroll down the page to choose which game you would like
to purchase tickets for and use the
Promo Code: OLLRAYTOWN
Care for Creation ~ Sunday September 1
Within creation, “human life is grounded in three
fundamental and closely intertwined relationships:
with God, with our neighbor, and with the earth
itself,” Pope Francis writes. Care for the Earth Day
slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called
to protect people and the planet, living our faith in
relationship with all of God’s creation. This
environmental challenge has fundamental moral and
ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
Our God-given role is not to dominate the Earth, but
to “till and keep” it: to make wise use of its
resources, while preserving its health for all
creatures and for future generations, since all of us
share (and none of us owns) this planet. In our sinful
attempt to refuse the limits and responsibilities God
gave us, we have ruptured our original harmony with
creation. Jesus, however, showed us what restored
relationship can look like. And as the risen Christ, he
holds all creatures and directs them toward their final
fulfillment.
OLL CONTRIBUTION REPORT
August 11, 2019
Envelopes: Checks: $ 2,211.00
Cash: $ 465.00
Plate:
Checks: $ 40.55
Cash: $ 250.00
Total:$ 2,966.55
Charity $ 185.54
Maintenance ~ $141.00
August 18, 2019
Envelopes: Checks: $ 1,464.00
Cash: $ 358.00
Plate:
Checks: $ 305.51
Cash: $ 281.00
Assumption ~ $ 250.00
Life/Justice ~ $ 336.01
Total:$ 2,994.52
Maintenance ~ $7 .00
