Saint Sabina Catholic Church
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Saint Sabina Catholic Church
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 Rosemary Malena, Joe Malena, and Lois Stogsdill enjoyed each other’s company at the parish mission on February 23rd. Adopt-A-Flower Bed Mass Times 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. 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 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 6, 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 †Ray Grosko, father of Mike Grosko, Raymond Grosko, Tom Grosko and Kathy Buford Intentions for March 7—11, 2016 Mon. 8am Tues. 6pm Wed. 8am 10am Thurs. 8am Friday 8am †Victor Eckart †Marjorie Rhodes †Larry Schmidt †Paul Turnbow (Rehab. Ctr. of Raymore) †Robert J Lewis †June Buechler †Teresa Loch, wife of Chuck Loch †Victor Eckart, father of Debbie Hill and Lori Eckart †Marjorie Rhodes, mother of Larry Rhodes †Paul Turnbow, Carnegie Village †June Buechler, Foxwood Springs Saturday, March 12, 2016 †Chuck Regnier, husband of Linda Regnier 4:00pm †Linda Ireland, niece of Jo Locke †Larry Schmidt Sunday, March 13, 2016 †Gregory Winter, grandson of Rose Martinez 8:00am †Chuck Regnier 10:30am †Ray Grosko 12:30pm Spanish †Maria de la Luz Guzman Intenciones de la Familia Parroquial †Loretta Woods, wife of Roland Woods Page 2 †Eileen Cigich, mother of Leah Moulder †Corey Smith, son of Patty Smith Calendar/Parish Happenings Sunday, March 6 - Domingo, 6 de Marzo 9:00am Parents Lounge 9:00am PSR 11:00am Escuela de Religión 1:00pm Dave Ramsey FPU Monday, March 7 - Lunes, 7 de Marzo 5:30pm Marian Prayer Group 6:00pm Entrenamiento de Guías para los Talleres 6:00pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm Boy Scouts Gym 7:00pm Entrenamiento para Acólitos Tuesday, March 8 - Martes, 8 de Marzo 4:30pm Confessions 6:00pm Girl Scouts 7:00pm Foundations for Living Stones 7:00pm Talleres de Oración y Vida 7:00pm The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children Wednesday, March 9 - Miércoles, 9 de Marzo 9:00am Legion of Mary 10:00am Sing a New Song: Psalms in the Lectionary 10:00am Mass at Rehab. Center of Raymore 6:00pm Cantor Practice 7:00pm Choir Practice (4:00 & 10:30 groups) 7:00pm Confirmation Sponsor Night 7:00pm Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home Thursday, March 10 - Jueves, 10 de Marzo 9:30am Quilters 10:00am Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingües 10:00am Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home 6:30pm Cub Scouts Committee Meeting 7:00pm RCIA/RICA 7:00pm Baptism Prep 7:00pm The Sacred Triduum Friday, March 11 - Viernes, 11 de Marzo 5:00pm Fish Fry 6:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Via Crucis Saturday, March 12 - Sábado, 12 de Marzo 10:00am Pláticas Pre-Bautismales 10:00am Triduum Rehearsal/RCIA Retreat 3:00pm Confessions Sunday, March 13 - Domingo, 13 de Marzo 9:00am Parents Lounge 9:00am PSR 11:00am Escuela de Religión 12:30pm Romero Mass and Celebration 1:00pm Dave Ramsey FPU 7:00pm High School and Confirmation Youth Fish Fries Our Knights of Columbus are hosting their famous fish fries again this Lenten season. Menu includes fried fish, baked fish, hush puppies, French fries, corn on the cob, garlic potatoes, coleslaw and meatless spaghetti. Desserts will be provided by our Ladies Auxiliary. Prices are: Adults (12 and older) $10.00 Seniors (55 and older) $ 9.00 Children (ages 5-11) $ 6.00 Family $34.00 (immediate family living under the same roof) The fish fries will continue on Fridays, March 11th 18th from 5-7pm in the gym. Romero Celebration - March 13th - 12:30pm On Sunday, March 13th our Salvadoran Community will host our parish’s annual celebration in honor of Blessed Bishop Oscar Romero. Mass will begin at 12:30pm and Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez will celebrate the Mass. Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chávez is the Auxiliary Bishop from San Salvador. Bishop Rosa Chávez feels a deep personal connection to Blessed Romero. Many see him as the carrier of Romero’s torch of justice and peace. Bishop Rosa Chávez is profoundly connected to the struggles of his people. Bishop Rosa Chávez has been the guest speaker at the Romero Celebrations in Kansas City in 2008, 2010 and 2013. We are humbled that he accepted the invitation once again to join us on this 36th anniversary. Blessed Óscar Arnulfo Romero (August 15, 1917 March 24, 1980) was a prominent Roman Catholic priest in El Salvador during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977. After witnessing numerous violations of human rights, he began to speak out on behalf of the poor and the victims of repression. This led to numerous conflicts, both with the government in El Salvador and within the Catholic Church. After speaking out against U.S. military support for the government of El Salvador, and calling for soldiers to disobey orders to fire on innocent civilians, Archbishop Romero was shot dead while celebrating Mass at the small chapel of the cancer hospital where he lived. 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 pre-school age children. Please plan on joining us on March 10th 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. Page 3 Parish Happenings and Information Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays during Lent, February 12 - March 18th. They will be prayed in English at 6pm each Friday and in Spanish at 7pm. All parishioners are invited to attend. Lenten Reconciliation Service Our Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Lent is a time when we reflect on the ways we have fallen short of living our baptismal call. During this Year of Mercy, it is an especially good time to recognize that God continually calls us back to Him. He offers us the gifts of mercy and forgiveness. Please join us as we celebrate this mercy during the sacrament of Reconciliation. Catholic Jewelry and Religious Article Sale The Altar Society of St. Sabina is offering a beautiful selection of medals, crucifixes, rosaries, bracelets, and necklaces after Masses on March 5/6 and 12/13. Orders can also be placed for First Communion gifts. Stop by the table early for the best selection! All proceeds benefit St. Sabina Parish. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Apostolic Blessing of the Holy Father Couples celebrating anniversaries of a special nature (such as 25th, 50th, 60th) and individuals celebrating milestone birthdays (80th or 90th) may request an Apostolic Blessing from the Vatican for a cost of $45. The time required for receiving the papal blessing on parchment is approximately two months. For more information, please contact Kris in the parish office. Join Pope Francis and his concern for people in need in Juarez, Mexico Manos Amigas is the mission in Anapra, Mexico that our parish has helped support with VBS supplies, student sponsorship, and more. Please consider a donation to Manos Amigas (Friendly Hands) mission during this Year of Mercy. Your donation to this KC-based mission will provide scholarships to students from elementary through college, Vacation Bible School for 150 children, food The Over 55 group had a lot of fun painting at their most recent gathering on February 25th. Page 4 assistance, help for family emergencies and much needed additional space at the Manos Amigas house in Anapra (Juarez), Mexico. As a bonus, in recognition of Pope Francis’ recent visit to Juarez, your gift will be matched by an anonymous donor between now and March 17, 2016. Send checks to Manos Amigas, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, MO 64012 or pay by credit card at www.gofundme.com/manosamigaskc Thank you. Baptism Prep - March 10 at 7pm Baptism Preparation Class is scheduled for Thursday, March 10th at 7pm in the conference room of the parish hall. To register for this class, please contact Kris at 816-979 -3151 for a baptism application, or download one from our website at http://stsabinaparish.org/sacraments/. 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 816-679-6014. The Sacred Triduum - The Story of Salvation Told by Word and Symbol - March 10 at 7pm Comprising Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, the Triduum is one celebration leading us into the heart of our identity as the Catholic Church. Yet, we do not merely recall a historical event. Through our own dying and rising with Jesus Christ, we are challenged to re-enter Christ’s paschal mystery, that by dying to ourselves, we may receive the promise of Easter and rise to new life in Christ! The rituals of the Triduum use word and symbol to speak to each of us in a unique way. By sharing what the symbols mean to each of us and exploring how they came to be used in our liturgy, each of us can have a richer celebration of how God is using them to speak to us anew this year. This session is being facilitated by Rob Kottenbrock and it will be held on Thursday, March 10th at 7pm in the church. To register please contact Biagio at 816-9793153 or the parish office at 816-331-4713 or sign up in the gathering space. Pastoral Care Nursing Home Mass Schedule Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 8:00am Rehabilitation of Raymore Foxwood Springs Carnegie Village At St. Sabina (5th Wednesday) Join us during Lent for our Wednesday Mass at area senior centers and nursing homes. Your kind presence brings great happiness to those in long term care. Have questions? Contact Marta in the parish office at 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. Rachel’s Vineyard, Healing the Pain of Abortion, One Week at a Time Are you or someone you love suffering the emotional pain of an abortion? Consider attending a local Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Women and men of all ages are welcome. This weekend retreat offers a beautiful opportunity to experience healing. The next retreat is scheduled for April 22-24, 2016. Call 816-679 -4973 or email [email protected] for confidential information and to start the healing, or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org to learn more. Wellness Center Are You at Risk for Diabetes? 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 Marvin Cohen Joseph Coots Tyler Corlew Donna Dailey Paul DeMar Frances DiGeorge Richard Estes Butch Ford Pat Ford Emily Frezza Dick Garnier Antonio Garcia Wilma Gaines Laverne Harlow 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 Gloria McLaughlin Alice Miller Nadine Monnig Helen Muenks Ramona Neighbors Gary Palmer Thelma Palmer George Panebianco Joe Pusateri Linda Regnier Mary Renfro Austin Richards Msgr. William Schultz Kathy Shields Patricia Smith Joe Stanley Noah Stanley Jean Tate Ruth Tayler Kaley Wagner Bob Westfall Mary Westfall Carmitia Yust Berenice Zayas Pablo Zayas 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. Wellness Center Class Schedule Monday: 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 An estimated 86 million American adults are pre-diabetic; they have Tuesday: higher than normal blood sugar levels that, barring intervention, will put most of them on track to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes in the Wednesday: next ten years. The good news: Even if you’re in this group, it’s not too late to shift course, says Elizabeth Venditti, PhD, a principal Thursday: investigator with the National Institutes of Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. Take this quiz to get healthier. Friday: 1. You’re out to dinner. What should you order? A. Salad with salmon B. Chicken and veggies Saturday: C. Chicken, veggies, and a quinoa salad ANSWER: C There’s a lot of talk about plant-based and carb-free diets being the healthiest, but when it comes to type 2 diabetes, the most important thing is calorie control and proportions, “Half your plate should be fruits and vegetables, a quarter can be starches and grains, and another quarter should be protein,” says Venditti. Keep in mind that consuming protein and vegetables before carbs may lead to lower insulin spikes, according to recent research. WE OFFER ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH COACHING TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR WELLNESS GOALS. COME ON IN! Page 5 Area Information 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. Diocesan Fundraiser for Bright Futures Fund, Catholic Charities, and the Fire Foundation Join the Diocese of Kansas City - St Joseph for an evening of inspiration as they raise money to support the missions of three life-changing initiatives, the Bright Futures Fund, Catholic Charities, and the Fire Foundation. For tickets visit www.follytheater.org or call 816-474-4444. The event will be held at the Folly on March 6th at 7pm. The event will include R&B legend, Aaron Neville, who will grace the audience with his uplifting and soulful sounds and share stories about his life, faith, and special moments of being lifted by grace. Also performing will be the Blackberry Winter Band, featured in the Oscarnominated film Winter's Bone, who will open with a mix of Americana and traditional Ozarks ballads. For more information, please contact Jeremy Lillig at the Diocese at 816-756-1850. 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. Joyce Abrams, Johann Aguilar, Daniel Almendarez, Clara Antillon, Joy Banks-Wilson, Jessica Basurto, Eric Bautista, Abraham Benavides, Gabrielle Biondo, Velia Burciaga, Joselin Cartagena, Maria Castillo, Theresa Cervantes, Ashley Cisetti, Helen Cook, Valiant Croux, Joe Cummings, Kenneth Daire, Nancy Daire, Chris Driscoll, Rodrigo Espejel, Stephanie Fowler, Manuel Garcia, Stephany Garcia, Joyce Giacone, Alessa Goldsmith, Alma Gonzalez, JoAnna Gonzalez, Joaquin Gonzalez, Matt Hammack, Nathaniel Hammack, Emily Hanover, Laverne Harlow, Karen Henrich, Hermi Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Stanley Hilger, John Hirt, Jennifer Hooper, Matthew Hooper, Natalia Iniguez, Ashley Jara, Kathy Juarez, Gracie Kathol, Anna Kelsey, Ivy Kelsey, Megan Loch, Sherry Lopez, A.J. Maiuro, Cristian Martinez, Marisol Martinez, Wayne McDougal, Luis Mendoza, Karen Moore, Donn Mosman, Brad Murphy, Ethan Muzic, Noemi NapolesGnad, Cheryl Nichols, Rafael Nieves, Felicia Oakes, Pat Ohnemus, Genesis Olguin, Carina Olivares, Sherrie Ortiz, Elena Ostrom, Donna Owings, Ramiro Palomares, Mia Perez, Nick Persaud, Greg Pruitt, Rodrigo Pulido, Ivan Ramirez, Yoselin Ramirez, Terry Richards, Benita Rodriguez, Roselia Rojo, Diego Ruiz, Deysi Sanchez, Gloria Sanchez, Dottie Seidle, Sofia Serrano, Boyd Simms, Bill Skeens, Michelle Soto, Jesus Tinoco, Evelyn Varela, Xavier Varela, Josefina Varillas, Karlos Vasquez, Logan Vasquez, Aaron Vazquez, Yanira Vazquez, Don Verhaalen, Mary Westfall, Staci Wilson Lenten Penance Services Our Penance Service will be on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm. Other area penance services are as follows: Mar 8 St. Sabina 7pm Mar 8 St. Thomas More 7pm John and Chris Ryan Mar 13 St. Catherine of Sienna 7pm Russell and Susan Sirocka Mar 25 St. Bernadette 7pm Victor and Araceli Lopez Manuel and Cristina Garcia Edgar and Maria Negrete Luis and Edith Caldera Jose Guardado and Ana Flores 43 Years! 33 Years! 17 Years! 16 Years! 12 Years! 11 Years! 8 Years! Alberto Viveros and Marisela Aguilar 4 Years! Page 6 03-10-1973 03-10-1983 03-12-1999 03-09-2000 03-12-2004 03-11-2005 03-08-2008 03-07-2012 School of Religion/Youth Ministry First Communion News! Parents!If you did not attend the meeting last month, please contact Kirstie Roberts to get your parent handbook and to receive information about the preparation process. Donut Sunday! Please join us for doughnuts and orange juice on March 6th after the 8 and 10:30 Masses which will be hosted by the 4th grade class! 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 Sunday, March 13th 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. Junior High Youth! Our next meeting will be on March 16th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. We’re looking forward to seeing you! Parents Lounge Are you looking for a group that offers discussion on "parent-generated" topics, socialization, and participation in creating family friendly events at the parish? If you answered yes to any of these, then Parents Lounge is for you! We meet Sundays from 9-10am (during PSR) in the Juan Diego room. Stop in, check it out, and enjoy some coffee and donuts while your kids are in class. 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 and vegetable peeler. The next date will be 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 March 17, 6-8pm. If you would like to volunteer, call or email Kirstie in the Youth Office. Thanks to Josh, Eliezer, Marcial and Stephany for delivering kindness and compassion to the homeless! 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/Pastor’s Note “So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5: 20-21 Then, as now, an ambassador was one who represented a ruler, at that time most likely a king, in dealing with others. Paul’s meaning is that we are called to represent our King, the Lord, here and now in our dealings with others. We do things representing our Lord and Savior, and we need to recognize both that fact and the responsibility which goes with it. It is what being a steward means — someone who is placed in charge of gifts which come to us from God and which are to be used in God’s behalf. That should be part of our Lenten efforts. — See more at www.catholicsteward.com/ blog/ Stewardship of Treasure - February 28 Envelopes/Sobres: Plate/Canasta: Maintenance-Upkeep: Vincentian Parish Mission $10,041.94 $ 897.11 $ 1,671.00 $ 2,414.77 Mission Thank You Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary, our CINE and RICA Groups (Hispanic Small Christian Community and RCIA), and our High School Youth Group for sponsoring the receptions during our parish mission last week! 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal. As of February 23rd 88 families from St. Sabina have contributed a total of $12,733.00. 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 to Learn We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to the Central American country of Honduras, where we meet students wou are learning that it’s better to help your neighbor learn and grow than to leave him or her behind. To whom are we called to extend a hand this week? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. A Note from Fr. Jeff Easter is rapidly approaching and I pray that we all are sacrificing material needs during this Lenten season. The more we realize how these things of this world do not matter much in the eyes of God, the better we can live as sons and daughters of God. The money we save by not purchasing everything we see and want actually frees us to understand better what Pope Francis is requesting all of us to do; to think about the needs of others. I have noticed that our special collections have been very low during my three and a half years here at St. Sabina. For this reason, we have decided to return the second collection after communion. This allows us to focus not just on the needs of our parish, but also the many needs that our church deems necessary for second collections. Already we have noticed an increase in the first second collection we had. We are going to continue having second collections every week until the summer. On weekends when there is not a mandated collection for the diocese, we will designate all funds for our buildings and maintenance upkeep. This will allow us to set aside funds for the needs around our parish. Our sidewalks are crumbling and the pot holes in our parking lot are increasing. The carpeting in the school of religion and some of the offices is dismal. I am hoping that we can raise the funds in the next few months to offset most of these expenditures. As my good friend in the heart of Chicago always says to his parish, “God loves a cheerful giver!” Fr. Jeff Page 8 Reflection on the Readings The fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as Laetare or Rejoice Sunday, focusing on the anticipated joy of Easter at the heart of the baptismal and penitential season of Lent. This Sunday the priest can wear rose colored vestments indicating our anticipated Easter joy. Reflecting on this Sunday’s readings, the theme of joy that comes from reconciliation and from having been fully restored to God’s loving relationship come through powerfully. Reconciliation involves a willingness to change by letting go of the past and being fully open to the transforming presence of God and others. With the catechumens, those preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil, we resolve to renew our own baptismal promises and recommit ourselves once more to live and act like Jesus. The refrain of responsorial Psalm 34 encourages us to partake in that joy by asking us to “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” The psalm invites us to bless and praise the Lord because of God’s attentive ear to our pleas for help. The psalmist assures us that no matter what, we can trust in the Lord who does hear our cry for help and delivers us. This Sunday, we take great joy in our attentive and life-giving God as we begin our communal gathering with the invitation to rejoice, laetare. The first reading from Joshua celebrates the reality that the Israelites are in the Promised Land after God “removed the reproach of Egypt” from their midst. They are no longer in bondage in Egypt. With God’s help, they have journeyed through the desert with all its difficulties. Finally, they are camped on the land of promise, and can partake fully of the land’s rich food and drink. Such nourishment assures them that God does keep promises and can be relied upon. God heard their cries and did marvelous deeds on their behalf, restoring them once more to fullness of relationship. In many ways, the Israelites can now literally “taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians calls us “a new creation” brought about by God’s reconciling action in Christ. God did not look upon our deeds or what we deserved. Rather God chose to let go of our past offenses and begin anew in Jesus. God’s reconciling action through Christ makes us a “new creation.” We begin our new life in Christ by committing ourselves to the “ministry of reconciliation,” to become living models of reconciliation to the world. What God has done for us, we commit ourselves to do for one another. In this way all “taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” In the loving father/prodigal son parable, Luke emphasizes the reality that God’s love knows no boundaries, loving all equally, completely and totally without restrictions, reservations or hesitations. The loving father does not dwell on the past but rather begins anew, giving new life to his now restored son. This image of God presents many challenges for us simply because it is so different from the way we express love. Often our love is like that of the elder brother – restrictive, resentful, limited and retributive. Yet, we are called to imitate God in our manifestation of love. With Paul, we are all called to the “ministry of reconciliation” without limits or restraints. Today, take time to rejoice in that love, and commit yourself to modeling that love to all, without any prejudice or restrictions. Laetare Sunday is indeed full of joy, allowing us to fully “taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” How will you make that joy your own? Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate Readings Sunday, March 6, 2016 1st Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a) 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday, March 13, 2016 1st Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm: Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) 2nd Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 Gospel: John 8:1-11 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 to reflect on how to apply the readings to our lives. We will gather on March 6th & 20th at 10:30am. All are welcome. Bring a Bible and a friend. To register for these sessions, please call Biagio at 816-979-3153. 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THOMAS MORE PARISHIONER FAX 322-0705 COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-855-685-5703 Reflexión Sobre las Lecturas El cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma se conoce tradicionalmente como Laetare o Domingo de Alegría, centrándose en la alegría anticipada de Pascua en el fondo de la temporada bautismal y penitencial de la Cuaresma. Este Domingo el sacerdote se puede usar vestiduras de color rosa que indican nuestra alegría anticipada de Pascua. Al reflexionar sobre las lecturas de este Domingo, se nota claramente el tema de la alegría que viene de la reconciliación y de haber sido completamente restaurado a la relación amorosa de Dios. La reconciliación implica una voluntad de cambio al dejar ir el pasado y ser totalmente abierto a la presencia transformadora de Dios y otros. Con los catecúmenos, los que se preparan para el bautismo en la Vigilia de Pascua, decidimos renovar nuestras propias promesas bautismales y comprometernos una vez más a vivir y actuar como Jesús. El estribillo del Salmo responsorial 34 nos anima a participar en esa alegría al pedirnos que "gustemos y veamos que bueno es el Señor." El salmo nos invita a bendecir y alabar al Señor por el oído atento de Dios a nuestras peticiones de ayuda. El salmista nos asegura que no importa qué, podemos confiar en el Señor que oye nuestro grito de ayuda y nos libera. Este Domingo, sacamos gran alegría de nuestro Dios vivificador y atento a medida que comenzamos nuestra reunión comunitaria con la invitación a la alegría, laetere. La primera lectura de Josué celebra la realidad de que los Israelitas están en la tierra prometida después de que Dios "quita el oprobio de Egipto" de encima de ellos. Ya no están en la esclavitud en Egipto. Con la ayuda de Dios, han viajado sobre el desierto con todas sus dificultades. Por fin, se asentaron en la tierra de la promesa, y pueden participar plenamente de la rica comida y bebida de la tierra. Tal alimento les asegura que Dios cumple las promesas y se puede confiar en Él. Dios escuchó sus gritos e hizo obras maravillosas en su nombre, restaurándolos una vez más a la plenitud de la relación. En muchos sentidos, los Israelitas pueden, literalmente, "gustar y ver que bueno es el Señor." La segunda carta de Pablo a los Corintios nos llama "una criatura nueva" provocada por la acción reconciliadora de Dios en Cristo. Dios no se fijaba en nuestros hechos o lo que merecíamos. Más bien Dios escogió dejar de lado nuestras ofensas del pasado y empezar de nuevo en Jesús. La acción reconciliadora de Dios por medio de Cristo nos hace una "criatura nueva". Comenzamos nuestra nueva vida en Cristo comprometiéndonos con el "ministerio de la reconciliación", para convertirnos en modelos vivos de la reconciliación para el mundo. Lo que Dios ha hecho por nosotros, nos comprometemos a hacer uno por el otro. De esta manera todos "gustan y ven que bueno es el Señor." En la parábola del padre amoroso/hijo pródigo, Lucas enfatiza la realidad de que el amor de Dios no tiene límites, amando a todos igualmente, completamente y totalmente sin restricciones, reservas ni dudas. El padre amoroso no se detiene en el pasado, sino comienza de nuevo, dando nueva vida a su hijo ahora restaurado. Esta imagen de Dios presenta muchos desafíos para nosotros, simplemente porque es tan diferente de la forma en que expresamos el amor. Muchas veces, nuestro amor es como el del hermano mayor - restrictivo, resentido, limitado y retributivo. Sin embargo, estamos llamados a imitar a Dios en nuestra manifestación del amor. Con Pablo, todos estamos llamados a la Lecturas del Domingo, 6 de Marzo "ministerio de la reconciliación" sin límites ni restricciones. Primera Lectura: Josué 5:9, 10-12 Salmo: Salmo 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Hoy, tome tiempo para alegrarse en ese amor, y se comprometa a Segunda Lectura: 2 Corintios 5:17-21 modelar ese amor a todos, sin prejuicios ni restricciones. El Evangelio: Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo Laetare es ciertamente lleno de alegría, lo que nos permite Lecturas del Domingo, 13 de Marzo plenamente "gustar y ver que es bueno el Señor." ¿Cómo va a Primera Lectura: Isaías 43:16-21 hacer esa alegría su propia alegría? Salmo: Salmo 126:1-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Biagio Mazza Segunda Lectura: Filipenses 3:7-14 Asociado Pastoral Evangelio: Juan 8:1-11 Lecturas Pagina 4 Escuela de Religión/Ministerio Juvenil Noticias de Primera Comunión! Padres! Si usted no asistió a la reunión el mes pasado, por favor póngase en contacto con Kirstie Roberts para obtener su manual para los padres y para recibir información sobre el proceso de preparación. 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://ministerio.diocese-kcsj.org/una-promesaun-compromiso.html Oportunidades para Voluntarios Ministerio Juvenil Uplift Org. Si le gustaría traer comidas a las personas Noche de Padrinos sin hogar en el 4º ode5ºConfirmación Lunes de cada mes, por favor, Los niños del clase de Elvia Mora Cedillo se divierten en la escuela de religión Seguridad Infantil Su siguienteen noche de Padrinos Confirmación será elEste La Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph esta póngase contacto conde Kirstie Roberts! comprometida a luchar contra el abuso sexual en la Miércoles, 24 de Febrero de 7-8:30pm. Su próximo ministerio está abierto a todos los feligreses mayores encuentro será de febrero de 24º en la Iglesia a las 7 pm. Iglesia. Si usted es victima de abuso sexual, o si usted de 14 años. Los voluntarios deben reportarse a la observa o sospecha de abuso sexual, por favor: Si su patrocinador no puede asistir, todavía debe estar bodega de Uplift a las 5pm y se terminan a las 9:30pm. presente. Este encuentro es especial porque es parte de Cocineros de Uplift! Cualquier persona que le 1) Llame a línea directa de Abuso Infantil en Missouri nuestra Misión Parroquial y que estará presente en la masa al 1.800.392.3738 (si la victima tiene menos de gustaría ayudar a preparar una comida para las juntos. También vamos a poner una mesa de aperitivo 18 años de edad), y personas sin hogar está bienvenido a unirse a nuestro caliente en el salón parroquial después de la misa. Estoy 2) Póngase en contacto con su departamento de equipo en el 4º Lunes de cada mes a las 10am en el pidiendo a todos en la clase que por favor traigan un policía local o llame al 911, y gimnasio. Le recomendamos que traiga un cuchillo y aperitivo para compartir con nuestra familia parroquial 3) Después de informarle a las autoridades de la pelador de verduras buenos. El próximo día de cocinar después de la misa. Dejarlos en el salón parroquial y nos orden civil y de leyes, reporte el abuso sexual del es el 28 de Marzo. vamos juntos a misa. Por favor haga planes para estar un menor o del adulto vulnerable al Defensor del Havesters! de alimentos local proporciona poco más tardeEste de lobanco habitual para ayudar a servir y Pueblo Diocesano, Jenifer Valenti, al alimentos a las tiene familias necesitadas el dar área de limpiar. Si usted alguna pregunta, de portodo favor, 816.812.2500 o a su correo electrónico, KC. Se necesitan voluntarios paraunayudar a organizara Kirstie Roberts una llamada o enviar correo electrónico [email protected], si el abuso implica a un las donaciones de alimentos y para preparar bolsas de su. sacerdote, diacono, empleado o voluntario de la comida para fines de semana para niños en nuestra Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph comunidad. Vamos para a llevar grupo de de Junior 5 personas Noche de Deportes losun Jóvenes High!en La Diócesis tiene un sincero compromiso con los recursos el 20 tercer Juevestomaremos de cada mes. Nuestra próxima fecha El de Febrero un viaje a Legacy Park en del cuidado y la curación para las victimas de abuso es el 17 de Marzo de 6-8 pm. Si desea ser voluntario, Lee’s Summit para una noche de diversión! Habrá natación, sexual y a sus familias. Por favor póngase en contacto llame a o mande correo Kirstie baloncesto, voleibol,un racket ball,electrónico una sala dea cine, salaen dela con la Defensora de Victimas, Kathleen Chastain al Oficinayde la de Juventud. juegos sala pizza y bocadillos. Saldremos de Santa 816.392.0011 o [email protected] para mas Sabina a las 8pm el 20 de Febrero e iremos a la iglesia St. información. Margaret para la Misa esa noche y después iremos al parque Legacy que se encuentra al lado de la iglesia. Regresaremos a Santa Sabina el Domingo a las 6:30am. El Jóvenes de Junior High! Nuestra próxima reunión costo por persona será $20. Los muchachos deben traer dos será el 16 de Marzo de las 7-8:30pm en el Salón litros de soda para compartir y las muchachas un bocadillo Parroquial. Aquí los esperamos! como chips o galletas para compartir. Le invitamos a traer a un amigo, todas la personas que a Josh, Eliezer, Marcial, y Stephany por llevar la asistan deben tener una forma de permiso firmada porGracias sus bondad y la compasión a los que no tienen hogar! padres, estas formas se encuentran en la oficina y también en nuestra pagina web. Pagina 3 Información/Corresponsabilidad Una Nota del P. Jeff Comidas de Pescado Ya estamos en la Cuaresma, lo que significa que continuarán las comidas de pescado los Viernes de Cuaresma(11 de Marzo—18 de Marzo) desde las 5-7pm en el gimnasio. Los precios son: Adultos $ 10.00 Mayores $ 9.00 Platicas Pre-bautismales $ 6.00 Niños 12 de Marzo Familia $ 34.00 cada Segundo B e n d i c i ó n Normalmente Sábado del mes de las 10 am a Apostólica del 1 pm (Sólo para Niños de 0-6 años) Salón de juntas. Sótano Santo Padre Las parejas que de la Parroquia. Para niños celebran aniversarios mayores de 7 años requerirán especiales (por una formación especial. ejemplo, 25, 50, 60) y PRÓXIMOS BAUTISMOS: llame las personas que a Kris al 816-979-3151. Favor de celebran cumpleaños llenar su aplicación antes de especiales (80a o asistir a las platicas. No se 90a) pueden solicitar ofrece cuidado de niños. una Bendición Platicas Matrimoniales - 9 y Apostólica del Vaticano por un costo 16 de Abril Matrimoniales se de de $45. El tiempo Platicas ofrecerán los sábados, 9 y 16 de necesario para recibir la bendición papal en Abril a las 10am-3pm en el el pergamino es de cuarto de conferencia en el aproximadamente dos abajo del templo chico. Todas meses. Para obtener las parejas necesitan asistir los platicas. Para mas más información, dos información, llame a Martina y póngase en contacto Abelardo Arreola o a con Kris en la oficina 816-269-4956 o Kris a parroquial. 816-979-3151. Platicas Cuentos Bilingües 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 10 de Marzo a las 10am en el Salón Juan Diego en el Área de Educación. Traiga un juguete con que jugar la hora después. Inscripción de la Escuela Católica St Thomas 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 Pagina 2 La Pascua se acerca rápidamente y oro para que todos nos estemos sacrificando en las necesidades materiales durante este tiempo de Cuaresma. Mientras más nos demos cuenta las cosas de este mundo no importan mucho en los ojos de Dios, mejor podemos vivir como hijos e hijas de Dios. El dinero que ahorramos al no comprar todo lo que vemos y deseamos realmente nos libera a entender mejor lo que el Papa Francisco está solicitando a todos a hacer; pensar en las necesidades de los demás. Me he dado cuenta de que nuestras colectas especiales han sido muy bajos durante mis tres años y medio aquí en Santa Sabina. Por esta razón, hemos decidido volver a la segunda colecta después de la comunión. Esto nos permite centrar no sólo en las necesidades de nuestra parroquia, sino también a las muchas necesidades que estime necesarias nuestra iglesia para una segunda colecta. Ya hemos notado un aumento en la primera segunda colecta que tuvimos. Vamos a seguir teniendo segundas colectas cada semana hasta el verano. Los fines de semana cuando no hay una colecta mandataría de la diócesis, designaremos todos los fondos para nuestros edificios y mantenimiento. Esto nos permitirá dejar a un lado fondos para las necesidades alrededor de nuestra parroquia. Nuestras banquetas se desmoronan y el número de hoyos en nuestro estacionamiento está aumentando. La alfombra de la escuela de la religión y algunas de las oficinas es pésima. Tengo la esperanza de que podemos conseguir el dinero de los próximos meses para compensar la mayor parte de estos gastos. Como mi buen amigo en el corazón de Chicago dice siempre a su parroquia, "Dios ama al que da con alegría!" P. Jeff Campaña Católica Anual 2016 Gracias a todos los que han contribuido a la Campaña Católica Anual 2016. A partir del 23 de Febrero 88 familias de Santa Sabina han contribuido con un total de $ 12,733.00. Por favor, contribuya generosamente a "Bienaventurados los misericordiosos", la Campaña Católica Anual 2016 (en los últimos años, la Campaña Anual del Obispo) en apoyo de los programas y ministerios diocesanos y parroquiales. Visite en línea a www.kcsjgives.org para obtener más información o utilize el formulario disponible en el periódico Catholic Key. negocios, al 816-942-2492. St Thomas More School es una escuela primaria católica para los grados K-8. Se encuentra en el sur de Kansas City, Missouri, en una zona residencial tranquila. La inscripción anual es de aproximadamente 600. El tamaño de la clase es de un máximo de 26 estudiantes. 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 En esta foto aparecen Cesar, Alma, Jean Paul, Wendy, Angel, Montserrat y Fatima quienes asistieron nuestra misión parroquial la semana pasada. Celebración Romero 13 de Marzo - 12:30pm Horarios de Misa Sábado: 4:00pm en Ingles (Confesiones de 3:00pm - 3:30pm) El Domingo, 13 de Marzo nuestra comunidad Salvadoreña será el anfitrión de la celebración anual de nuestra parroquia en honor del Beato Obispo Oscar Romero. La Misa comenzará a las 12:30pm y el Obispo Gregorio Rosa Chávez celebrará la Misa. Domingo: 8:00am and 10:30am en Ingles, 12:30pm en Español Visite nuestra página web para el horario de Misas especiales y Días Santos 4° Domingo de Cuaresma 6 de Marzo del 2016