JANUARY 19, 2019= 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME= Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 10:00am Weekday Masses Monday M Friday 7:00am Wednesdays 8:30am (September M May) Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am New Parishioners, Welcome! Our next parish registration is Sunday, February 2, 2020. W e w ill meet after the 10:00am Mass in the church. You must be a registered parishioner for sacramental preparation. Sacraments Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00pm M 4:00pm or by appointment.
Preparation for Infant Baptism Our next Baptism Preparation is Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 8:45am. We meet in the church by the Baptismal font. Marriage Registered parishioners who wish to be married need to contact Deacon Mike McLean nine to twelve months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Our Mission Statement St. Elizabeth Catholic Church is a vibrant, Christcentered community whose primary purpose is to celebrate the sacred liturgy and the Sacraments. Empowered by the Sacraments, we are called to personal Ministry Spotlight: holiness, to spread the word of God, and to actions of generosity and compassion Trivia Night toward all of God's people. 2 | WELCOME TO ST. ELIZABETH PARISH • KANSAS CITY, MO Trivia Night= School Corner=
Q: What event fills Seton Hall with tables of smarty January Christskills pants eating, drinking and answering questions the night away? Cooperation A: Trivia Night! Trivia Night is an annual adultonly (21 and up!) event atSt. Elizabeth. Teams are comprised of eight of your nearest and dearest friends or the smartest people you know.The evening is structured with categories of questions that teams answer together.Teams bring their own food and drink. It is traditionally held on the firstSaturdayof February.This year is no exception! The date isSaturday, February 1st; doors open at6:15 pm, questions begin promptly at7:00 pm. Proceeds in the past have been donated to families in need, 8th grade graduation scholarships, specific parish or school needs at the time, the St. Vincent DePaul fund, the St. Elizabeth food pantry or the El Salvador Ministry. There will also be an opportunity to buy an answer for $20.Those Taking Initiative funds will be donated to theSt. Elizabeth School Endowment Fund. The registration fee of $120 must be paid in full at the time of registration. The registration form can be found atwww.stekc.org. This event often sells out, tables must be purchased in advance,there are no walkups. If you have any questions, please call or text Sam Pierronat 7852183636 or email[email protected].
Pray for the Sick & Homebound= Raul Acevedo, elder and community leader in the Romero Community of El Salvador; Suzanne Berger, sister inlaw of Mary Beth Denzer; Jim Buckley; Olivia Cameron, granddaughter of Ed & Mary Webb and greatgranddaughter of Tom & Joanne Laughlin; Mike Faeth; Flora Haug, daughterinlaw of Kathy Haug; Doug Henry; Angela & John Hirte; Jan Irick; Tina Jinkins; Lucy Koch, daughter of Kevin & Beth Koch and granddaughter of Michael & Hanna Cusick; Lucy Luce, mother of Kelly Logan; Joseph Ludwikoski, son of PJ and Mary Ludwikoski; Carol Lynn; Louis Mandl, stepfather of Nancy Miller; Marsha Mangold; Kathleen Matthews; Pearl Mayanja, daughter of Judith Mayanja; Manuel Pray for our Military = Medina; John Miller, father of Victoria Blume; John O’Toole; Ron Rode, father of Kay Kremer; Elizabeth We remember in our prayers the loved ones of our Root; Mary Jayneen Ross, sister of Jim VanDyke; parish family who serve in the military: Clara Rowan, mother of Joe Rowan; Bernie Rupp, Major James Harris, soninlaw of John and Kieran brother of Mary McNamara; John Salas; Frank Schloegel; Cullinan; John Kelly, son of Joe Kelly; Pvt. Michael Muraski, Heather Volker, sisterinlaw of Staci Courter; Marie nephew of Phillip Muraski; Jeremy Rice, son of Mike and Wood, sisterinlaw of Peggy VanDyke; Beverly Yancey, Catherine Rice sister of Janet Garnett
Please notify the parish office when a loved one is serving in and Please notify the parish office when a friend or loved one is in returning home from the military. need of prayers, Eucharistic Minister, or is in the hospital. 2ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Pastor’s Corner= Building Our Legacy=
Dear Parishioners, I used to be a person who moved slowly and did things deliberately.When I was a kid, I did homework and took tests methodically and slowly, and I cherished the chance to think things through before making a decision.I think this is just the way I'm made.I'm not one to act or speak impulsively, nor do I like to make decisions quickly. Pledged: $5.68 Million Total Collected: $3,850,750.02 Unfortunately we live in a world that doesn't have time to wait, and quick action is often required.We don't always Let’s Continue the Momentum have the luxury of taking our time or thinking things through completely.I've made peace with that, realizing We are just $320,000 short of the $6 million needed to that the complexities of daily life sometimes require all of us complete phases one and twoof Building Our Legacy. We to make quick decisions and respond by instinct to the are committed to making these transformations to our demands of daily life.It's just how things go, and I've campus withoutincurring any longterm debt. learned to live that way.Maybe too well… If you have yet to join the campaign, it is not toolate to be Toward the end of 2019 I started to think about how often an importantpartof the Building Our Legacy projects. Go I'm rushing or making haste with a task or decision that towww.stekc.orgto make a gift online orcontact the doesn't require it.I catch myself rushing through morning parish office for more information. prayer or a leisurely car ride.I notice that I'm eager just to finish something sometimes, even if I'm enjoying it, because I want to move on to the next thing.While life often requires that kind of haste, it's not true every moment of every day. I have decided in the new year that it's time for me to reclaim some of my natural slowness and patience, to try to slow down when time is not of the essence. I have a renewed sense of the old adage that "we become what we practice."If I'm rushing constantly, evenwhen I don't have Stewardship= to, then rest and relaxation are going to be difficult, necessary as they are.I hope in 2020 to be more In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist shows us how what we intentional about the pace of my life when I have the do and say reveals to others what we really believe. He has freedom to choose it. I might be moving a little slower, but a clear sense of who he is and who he is not, and by his I believe I'll also be doing my work much more faithfully at life’s work he gives testimony to God’s active presence in that pace. people’s lives. He challenges us to examine how our actions reveal our attitudes, testify to our beliefs and show how Peace, those beliefs reveal our true selves to others. Good Fr. Greg stewards of their faith are aware of the sort of God they reveal to the world by their words and actions. Do our acts witness to a God who takes away that which alienates people from God and each other? Do our actions truly reveal God’s presence in the world today? ~International Catholic Stewardship Council Dollars and Sense= Stewardship ShoutOuts: In an effort to increase awareness and understanding of our parish’s finances, each week in this column we will To all members oftheCPTA (Community Parent provide updates and information regarding a variety of Teacher Association) who so generously share their topics: gifts of time, talent and treasure to help enhance our school's sense of community and raise funds to “I commend you for your generosityto our parish supplement the budget andcelebratewith you the continued and everdeeper spirit of stewardship that is so alive in this parish community. Thank you." ~ Fr. Greg 2019 yearend contribution statements will be mailed to all parish householdsby the end of January. 4 | WELCOME TO ST. ELIZABETH PARISH • KANSAS CITY, MO Faith Formation= Parish News & Notes cont.=
Sunday Brunch Inspiration Social Services Notes Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Adult Faith Formation Thank you for your continued support of the St. Elizabeth Join us after 10:00am Mass in Seton Hall on these dates: Food Pantry and our utility assistance program. Your generosity goes far in helping our neighbors in need. January 26: Bishop Sullivan Center, Tom Turner February 16: Journey to New Life, Cenyeaa William and/or Susie Roling, February 23: Seton Center, Paul Hoffman Immediate Food Pantry Needs: Pasta sauce, March 1: JerusalemFarm, Jordan Schiele, muffin/cake mix, meal helpers (Hamburger Helper), soup, March 15: Urban Rangers, Eric Dickinson and guest canned fruit, rice/pasta packets Eat, drink, and hear from inspiring leaders who are serving our neighbors in a variety of Kansas City ministries. Q&A follows each brief talk. St. Elizabeth Green Team Anyone interested in joining in conversation to discuss Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si'NOn Care for Our Parish News & Notes= Common Homeand furthering our commitment to our environment and Social St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Blood Drive Justice in our community is invited to get Monday, January 20 involved.All generations are welcome! 3:00pm M 7:00pm School Gym Please contact Martha Kauffman at 16 W 75th St [email protected] or Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, 8165228911. enter Group Code: JN For additional details contact David Brown at [email protected].
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TEXAS HOLD'EM FUNDRAISER The St. Elizabeth Knights of Columbus Council #14163 presents a night of fun, benefiting Knights of Columbus Charities. Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Seton Hall Registration from 6 M 7pm Games Begin at 7pm Visit stekc.org for more information. To reserve a spot, email[email protected]with the subject "Poker 2020 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Reservation" and the list of players’ names. All parishioners are welcome to join us and support our Catechumens and Candidates seeking a deeper understanding of our Catholic Faith. The topic this week is Living in Christ: Justice and Mercy. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest We meet in Seton Hall Tuesday, January 21, 7:00 M The annual Knights of Columbus Free 8:30pm. Throw Contest will be held Sunday, January 26 at 6:30pm in the School Gym for boys and girls ages 9 M 14 (as of Jan 1). Chili Bingo Night Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 684 Winners will move on to the district Friday, January 24, 2020 contest (vs Visitation and St. Peter's) 5:30pm to 8:00pm with the opportunity to go to regional Seton Hall and state competition.Grandsons, granddaughters, nieces and nephews from outside the Get your tickets from your favorite Girl Scout of Troop 684 parish are welcome! or at the door. Adults $8, kids/seniors $6, and family max $28. For more information contact Tara Fitzgerald at Please contact Jim Berry ([email protected]or [email protected]. 8162100993) if you have any questions. JANUARY 19, 2020 | 5 Parish News & Notes cont.= School & CPTA News=
Experience Pietra Fitness… 2020 M 2021 ECC Registration A fitness class that stretches, strengthens and tones the The Early Childhood Center 2020 M 2021 school year body while refreshing the soul with prayer.In only one registration, including Kindergarten, began hour you will feel calmer, stronger, refreshed and Wednesday, January 15!Registration forms can be renewed!Classes for Women are offered on Mondays at downloaded from the school website,www.stekcschool.org. 6:00pm in the School Library. Current school families will have priority registration for the first two weeks. It is a requirement for school families to Registration is required!For information or to register have a current pledge card on file to register as a for classes,contactMary Beth McClain, Certified Pietra parishioner. For your convenience, your 2020 pledge can be Fitness Instructor, at[email protected]. made online atwww.stekc.org. We are so excited to see so much progress with our new ECC! There is so much to look forward to with 8 new El Salvador Corner classrooms and our stateoftheart facility. We expect our Youth Trip to El Salvador new space to be filled to capacity for the 2020 M 2021 The St. Elizabeth El Salvador Ministry is planning a youth school year and our Kindergarten Information Night interest trip to El Salvador June 1 M 8, 2020 for students in Grades definitely is indicative of all the strong momentum of our 7 M 12. Scholarship assistance is available for St. Elizabeth parish school. Studentsand St. Elizabeth School Alumni in Grades 9 M 12. Over the past several years, Salvadoran students STE Auction Rock the Red Carpet 2020 sponsored by St. Elizabeth have traveled to Kansas City February 29, 2020 and have enjoyed visiting with students at St. Elizabeth. Starlight Theatre Now St. Elizabeth students have the opportunity to The St. Elizabeth school auction increase their understanding of the daily lives, challenges, relies heavily on the donations and and dreams of the youth in El Salvador through unique and sponsorships of businesses, friends immersive opportunities. and families. Please consider supporting the annual auction in one When:June 1 M June 8, 2020 of four ways: Who: Students currently in Grades 7 through 12 (a AttendNBuy individual tickets parent or guardian is asked to accompany each student in or purchase a table grades 7 or 8). Participants do not need to be members of St. Elizabeth Parish or School. SponsorNChoose from one of Cost:Approximately $1,700 per person (includes airfare, five sponsorship opportunities including sponsoring a meals, lodging and transportation). teachers’ table Scholarships: Youth Scholarships are available for DonateNItems are needed for silent and live auctions; St. Elizabeth students and St. Elizabeth Alumni in Grades monetary donations are also appreciated 9 M 12. VolunteerNWe are looking for individuals to help us Registration:In order to facilitate travel arrangements, set up and tear down interested individuals are asked to confirm their participation byFebruary 15, 2020. Questions? Send us an email at: [email protected]. For more For more information, please visit the parish website. information, check out our website at www.stelizabethauction.com or follow on Instagram/FB @stelizabethauction.com
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Avila University 44thAnnual Steer Dinner & Auction Join the Avila University family and celebrate at the 44th annual Steer Dinner & Auction for Student Scholarships on February 1, 2020. Kansas City Marriott Downtown: Basie Ballroom 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City,Missouri RSVP at Avila.edu/Steer 6 | WELCOME TO ST. ELIZABETH PARISH • KANSAS CITY, MO
January 25/26 Schedule of Events= January 20 M January 26 Servers Monday January 20/Martin Luther King, Jr 4:30pm Charles Mohn, Avery Arredondo, Day Delaney Fitzgerald All Day Parish Office Closed 7:30am Bob Johnston 10:00am MassNFr. Mahoney (PMC Chapel) 3:00pm Blood DriveNGym 10:00am Ralph Klem, Kennedy Hopson, 6:00pm Pietra FitnessNLibrary Piper Hopson Tuesday January 21 7:00am MassNFr. Mahoney (PMC Chapel) Lectors 11:30am MassNFr. Mahoney (PMC Chapel) 7:00pm RCIANSH 4:30pm Betty Bauers, Joe McShane Wednesday January 22 7:30am Doug Kinney, Anne Randolph 7:00am MassNPMC Chapel 10:00am Penny Graham, Gina Crawford 8:30am School MassNChurch Thursday January 23 7:00am MassNFr. Mahoney (PMC Chapel) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 11:30am MassNPMC Chapel 4:30pm Jeff Hodes, Paula Slocomb, Cathleen Lillis, Friday January 24 Vicki Saviano, Terry Lord 7:00am MassNPMC Chapel 7:30am Barbara Levitt, Betty Novak, Mark Tapko, 5:30pm Girl Scout Chili Bingo Saturday January 25 Anne Marie Sulzer, Mike Hayes 3:00pm Confessions 10:00am Tom Laughlin, Joanne Laughlin, Dan Fish, 4:30pm Mass Joyce Fish, Nancy Miller, Kathy Haug, 7:00pm KoC Poker TournamentNSH Denise Reavey Sunday January 26/Sunday of the Word of God 7:30am Mass Greeters 10:00am Mass/Catholic Schools Week Kickoff 4:30pm Kathy McShane, Joe McShane, 11:15am AFF Brunch SeriesNSH Yvonne Quirk, Betty Bauers 6:30pm KoC Free Throw TournamentNGym 7:30am Kathy Hoferer, John O’Toole, Loretta Hayes, Gary Lakey Mass Observations & Intentions Jan 20 M Jan 26 10:00am Deanna Sack, Alan Sawyer, Monday St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr; St. John Gromowsky, Stacy Gromowsky Sebastian, Martyr; Martin Luther King Jr. Day 7:00am Todd Bintliff Gift Bearer Tuesday St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 4:30pm Frank Slocomb 7:00am James and Dorothy Flanagan 7:30am Jeff Randolph 11:30am Mary Ford Wednesday Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of 10:00am Teresa Medina Unborn Children 7:00am Robert and Marietta Munkers 8:30am Dana Munkers Thursday St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 7:00am James and Cora McNeive & Family 11:30am Jerry Taylor Friday St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 7:00am Louis Clairmont The Diocese of Kansas CitySt. Joseph is committed to Saturday The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle combatting sexual abuse in the Church.If you are a 4:30pm Jack Teske victim of sexual abuse, orif youobserve or suspectsexual Sunday 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic abuse: Schools Week 1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738(if the 7:30am St. Elizabeth Parish Family victim is currently undertheageof 18), and 10:00am Pilar Perez 2.Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3.After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, Readings for the Week of January , 2019 report suspectedsexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adultto M: 1 Sm 15:1623/Ps 50:89, 16bc17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mk 2:18 the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500 22 or[email protected],if the abuse involves a priest, Tu: 1 Sm 16:113/Ps 89:20, 2122, 2728 [21a]/Mk 2:2328 deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas CitySt. W: 1 Sm 17:3233, 37, 4051/Ps 144:1b, 2, 910 [1]/Mk 3:16 Joseph. Th: 1 Sm 18:69; 19:17/Ps 56:23, 910a, 10b11, 1213 [5b]/ Mk 3:712 The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and F: 1 Sm 24:321/Ps 57:2, 34, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:1319 healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Sa: Acts 22:316 or Acts 9:122/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk Please contact the Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at 16:1518 816.392.0011 or[email protected]for more information. Next Sunday: Is 8:23N9:3/Ps 27:1, 4, 1314 [1a]/1 Cor 1:10 13, 17/Mt 4:1223 or 4:1217 JANUARY 19, 2020 | 7 Church/School Directory= Parish Office: 2 East 75th St. Kansas City, MO 64114 Office Hours: Monday M Friday 8am M 4:30pm Social Services Teresa Medina..…………………………………………….ext. 3148 Website: www.stekc.org Email……………………………….……………[email protected] Office…………………………………………………....(816) 5232405 School of Religion Fax…………………………………………..…………...(816) 4449858 Amy Wantz…….………….…………[email protected] Pastor Confirmation Fr. Greg Haskamp……………………………………….……ext. 3149 Erin Gabert…..……………………[email protected] Email……………………………………………[email protected] RCIA Pastoral Associate Mary Cary…………………………………………….(816) 3336036 Dcn. Mike McLean………………………..…………………..ext. 3154 School Office Email………………………………………………[email protected] 14 West 75th St., Kansas City, MO 64114 Secretary Website: www.stekcschool.org Beth Cressey…………………………………………………...ext. 3170 Office………………………..…………..…………...(816) 5237100 Email…….………………………………………[email protected] Fax……………………………………..….……….....(816) 5232566 Business Manager Principal Vicky Kinney……………………………………….…………...ext. 3157 Mike Riley……………………….………[email protected] Email………………………….……………………[email protected] Assistant Principal Director M Music/Liturgy Joann Aubuchon…………………[email protected] Susie Adams…..………………………...…………………….ext. 3155 Administrative Assistant Email…………………………………………………[email protected] Pat Dennis………………………….…[email protected] Director M Stewardship/Development Receptionist Heather Solis…………………………………………………..ext. 3147 Maeghan Miller…………………..…[email protected] Email…………………………………………………[email protected]
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