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ST. THE CATHOLIC PARISH November 24 2 0 1 9

Our Lord Christ, King of the Universe

Our Pastoral Priorities:

-Deepening Spirituality -Evangelization -Strengthening Marriage and Family Life

A simple Thanksgiving :

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opportunities on page 6 “Dear Lord, thank you for this food we are about to eat. We are especially grateful this time of year, as we reflect on Your provision, all You have given us — and the love you have placed in our lives.” Make this your best Advent yet! Bring your food to get blessed for your Thanksgiving meal during our Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 am on Thurs. Nov. 28.

stmichaelcp.org WELCOME

Pastor Parochial Vicar Seminarian Fr. Brian Schieber Fr. Dan Weger Thomas Maddock frschieber@ frweger@ thomas.maddock@ stmichaelcp.org stmichaelcp.org stmichaelcp.org 913-402-3932 913-402-3914 913-402-3923

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH OFFICE LET’S STAY CONNECTED Deacon Mark Stukel 14251 Nall Ave. Want to receive our weekly email [email protected] Leawood, KS 66223 with parish news? Change in email 913-402-3929 or phone number? (913) 402-3900 Contact Denise Greene at [email protected]. Parish Office Hours Deacon John Weist Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Find us on Facebook! [email protected] 913-402-3939 SCHOOL OFFICE (913) 402-3950 PRE-SCHOOL OFFICE ǟǥǢ ǣǤǑǖǖ HOW TO JOIN OUR PARISH (913) 402-3970 Our staff is ready to assist you! If you are new to the area and would CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE like to become a member, please join For a listing of all staff members, go to (913) 402-3940 us on Sunday mornings at 10 am for stmichaelcp.org/contact-us. our New Member Welcome and Registration in the St. Uriel Room Need to reserve a room at the parish? ǟǥǢ ǜǕǑǔǕǢǣ Go to stmichaelcp.org/facility- (lower level of the ). 70+ leaders of our ministries are scheduling-information. Or, contact Sara Kuhn: happy to answer your questions about Need a after hours for an [email protected] or 913- how to get involved ...whether it’s 402-3912, or just stop by the Parish emergency? serving the community or leading a Office. Contact the rectory at 913-402-3980. group here at the parish. Go to stmichaelcp.org/ministry- HǑǦǕ Ǒ QǥǕǣǤǙǟǞ ǖǟǢ Ǒ leaders-committees for their

contact info. PǢǙǕǣǤ? Our new Ask A Priest section will ad- dress the questions that you have BULLETIN DEADLINE: THURSDAY about our Catholic faith or the Church. AT 5 PM - 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE Questions will be answered here in the SUNDAY PUBLICATION bulletin - your name will remain anony- Please send your copy to mous - but we will share your question Please join us in welcoming these [email protected]. Include with everyone since many of us are new members: the dates you would like your item to probably wondering the same thing. appear. Bulletin staff reserves the right Fr. Weger, our Associate Pastor, will Jeff & Amy Dodson to edit contributions for space, content, review the questions and select one James & Laurie Jo Holmes grammar and spelling. every week to be answered here. To submit your question, send it to: For bulletin guidelines, please go to [email protected] stmichaelcp.org/bulletin- Be sure to check back to see if your communications-information. question gets printed.

2 WORSHIP

Questions about Worship and Sacred Arts? MASS ON THE LORD’S DAY Contact Kevin Vogt at [email protected] Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 5:00 pm (Nursery provided at 9:00 & 10:30 Masses) Questions about Music Ministries? Contact Dan Klocke at MASS ON WEEKDAYS [email protected] Monday - Friday, 6:40 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:15 am

Questions about Liturgical Ministries ? CONFESSIONS Contact Janel Butler at Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:05 am, [email protected] Sat. & Sun., 3:30 - 4:50 pm First Sat./month 7:15-8:05 am THE WORD OF THE LORD There are six candles lit around the altar on Sunday, but

RǕǑǔǙǞǗǣ ǖǟǢ NǟǦǕǝǒǕǢ 24 when I come during the week, it’s often just two. Why 5:1-3 ( 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 don’t we use all of them? Colossians 1:12-20 ( Luke 23:35-43 RǕǑǔǙǞǗǣ ǖǟǢ DǕǓǕǝǒǕǢ 1 Candles are an important symbol in 2:1-5 ( Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 the Mass. In the early days of the :11-14 ( Matthew 24:37-44 Church, in the catacombs, they used candles as their light source because they were literally driven OǥǢ LǑǔǩ ǟǖ GǥǑǔǑǜǥǠǕ NǟǦǕǞǑ underground by the persecution. December 3 - 11, 7:00 pm The light of the candle symbolizes St. Church Campus Christ, who is the Light of the World. Over the centuries, customs 2910 Strong Ave. KCK 66106 and patterns with the candles have The novena is a beautiful Catholic developed not only to denote the of the occasion, Hispanic of praying the rosary along with music and but also to help you know what is going to happen in the dance. Our Lady of Unity (Our Companions in Faith) invites Mass. On Sundays and (such as All Day, you to join them for the novena; hot chocolate and Mexican , Sacred Heart, etc.), six candles are pastries will be served afterwards. lit. Both the Gloria and the Creed are said at these Masses.

The next level down is for Feasts (like the Feast of an Apos- St. Michael Night is on Sunday Dec. 8, 7:00 pm tle). For Feasts, four candles are lit and while the Gloria is You are welcome said, the Creed is not. The last level is for Memorials (most any evening at the ’s Feast days are actually Memorials) and ferial days novena, but on this (meaning just a regular weekday with no special celebra- special night some tion). Only two candles are lit for Memorials and ferial days, English translations and neither the Gloria nor the Creed are said. So based on will be available. If the number of candles, you can tell how important the cele- you would like to bration of that Mass is, and whether you should expect to carpool or have say the Gloria or the Creed. questions, please contact [email protected]. For more information: companionsinfaith.weebly.com Bonus: If the Mass is being celebrated by a , one ad- ditional candle is added. So if it is on a Sunday, there would be seven candles. If it is a ferial day, you should expect three to be lit.

3 CALENDAR, NEWS & EVENTS

AǞǞǥǑǜ AǝǕǢǙǓǑǞ HǕǢǙǤǑǗǕ GǙǢǜ SUNDAY 11/24 10:00 am New Member Welcome St. Uriel Room PǟǙǞǣǕǤǤǙǑ SǑǜǕ FǥǞǔǢǑǙǣǕǢ 6:00 pm Dinner/FLOCK Youth Room Poinsettias will be avail- able starting MONDAY 11/25 6:15 am Men’s Group Study Fr. Porter Hall Sat. Dec. 7, 4 - 5 pm, in Fr. Porter Hall, and after 9:00 am MOYC Book Study Fr. Porter Hall all Masses, Dec. 7 & 8 TUESDAY 11/26 4:30 pm Rel. Ed K-6 Church A portion of the proceeds 6:15 pm Rel. Ed. K-6 Church from this fundraiser will go 7:00 pm Respect Life Ministry Meeting St. Room to the Honduras girls orphanage. Our American Heritage Girl ministry supports "girls helping girls". Get first choice! Re- WEDNESDAY 11/27 serve and prepay ($12 suggested donation) via PayPal: No Events [email protected].

THURSDAY 11/28 Include, your name, phone number and color choice (red or Parish Office closed white). Thank you in advance for your support! 6:40 am Mass/Donuts -Youth Church/Youth Room 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass Church

FRIDAY 11/29 Parish Office closed

SATURDAY 11/30 No Events

SUNDAY 12/1 10:00 am New Member Welcome St. Uriel Room 6:00 pm Dinner/FLOCK Youth Room 6:45 pm The Interior Castle Fr. Porter Hall

3Ǣǔ AǞǞǥǑǜ CǘǢǙǣǤǝǑǣ SǑǦǕ ǤǘǕ DǑǤǕ BǟǥǤǙǡǥǕ ̂ BǜǙǞǗǟ Annual Defenders’ Ball Trivia Night TǘǥǢǣ. DǕǓ. 5, FǢ. PǟǢǤǕǢ HǑǜǜ Saturday, January 25, 7:00 pm, Fr. Porter Hall Check the bulletin in mid-December for registration infor- Join the Women of St. Michael for an evening of mation and further details. shopping and blingo!

Shopping begins at 5:00 pm; Blingo at 7:30 pm There are close to 30 different vendors this year.

Come and bring your mom, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor and enjoy appetizers, a hot cocoa & coffee bar, wine and desserts. All women are welcome. Admission is free.

4 STEWARDSHIP

Questions about getting involved at the parish? Contact Sara Kuhn, Parish Life Coordinator at COLLECTION REPORT [email protected] or 913-402-3912. COLLECTIONS FOR NOV. 11 - NOV. 17

Envelope & Plate Collections $57,485 SǑǦǕ ǤǘǕ DǑǤǕ: CǑǜǜǕǔ ǑǞǔ GǙǖǤǕǔ Electronic Fund Transfers $64,597 Total Operations $122,082 Begin a journey to discover the unique call has for you, $1,215 and the gifts He gives you to fulfill your mission in life! It all Building Fund starts with the Called & Gifted workshop. A teaching team Emergency & Charitable Assistance Fund $150 from the Institute in Colorado Springs will offer the introductory workshop, on Saturday, February 29. Year-to-date Operations Summary for Fiscal Year 7/1/19- 6/30/20

Budget through 11/17/2019 $1,831,504 To find out more, visit stmichaelcp.org/called-and-gifted. Actual Collections (7/1-11/17/19) $1,801,674 Excess/(Shortfall) ($29,830) HǟǞǔǥǢǑǣ MǙǣǣǙǟǞ PǢǟǚǕǓǤ - Hǟǧ ǑǢǕ YOU ǓǑǜǜǕǔ Ǥǟ ǣǕǢǦǕ? The total annual budget for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 Operations: $5,531,320 Are you looking for ways to live out your faith to love and serve one another? Our parish mission in Honduras offers multiple opportunities for you (and your family) to deepen your faith and help to improve the life for those that are often marginalized - children and elderly. As we are preparing for our next trip in January - please consider donating items for our trip by using the link below (items may be dropped off at the parish office anytime until Dec. 16). Thank you for your support of our mission in Hon- duras! TǘǑǞǛ Yǟǥ ǖǟǢ RǕǤǥǢǞǙǞǗ YǟǥǢ To sign up to bring donations SǤǕǧǑǢǔǣǘǙǠ FǟǢǝǣ! please go to: stmichaelcp.org/

honduras-mission . As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded of our many blessings. We are thankful for our parishioners’ gifts of time and talent, and we are grateful for your gifts of treasure that allow us to offer our many programs and events at St. Michael.

SǤ. MǑǢǩ’ǣ Fǟǟǔ KǙǤǓǘǕǞ NǕǕǔǣ CǟǖǖǕǕ If you haven’t yet returned your stewardship renewal, there is ǖǟǢ ǤǘǕ Cǟǜǔ WǙǞǤǕǢ MǟǞǤǘǣ still time. Simply go to the “Focus on Faith” section located on the bottom right of our homepage (stmichaelcp.org) to find The food kitchen is in need of ground links to our online forms. Or you may place your card in the coffee (30.5 oz.) offertory basket, mail it, or bring it to the Parish Office. Our Please consider picking up a contain- hope is that all parish families will participate. So far we have er and bringing it to the donation bin received almost 500 renewal forms. in our parish hall. Thanks for helping warm up If you have questions about our ministries or how to complete someone's day! the forms, please contact Sara Kuhn, our Parish Life Coordi- nator, at 913-402-3912 or [email protected].

5 ADULT FAITH FORMATION

AǞ EǦǕǞǙǞǗ ǟǖ GǢǑǓǕ Questions about Christian Formation? Contact John Williams, Dir. of ǑǞǔ LǙǗǘǤ Christian Formation and Evangelization, [email protected] Friday, December 6, 7:00 pm in the church, reception to follow AǔǦǕǞǤ BǟǟǛ SǤǥǔǩ Experience Christ's presence in prayer This Advent, don’t get caught up in the busyness or lost in the through Scripture, reflection, song, and anxiety of preparing for a day. Joyfully anticipate the coming of Eucharistic Adoration. Fellowship will the person of Jesus and experience the true transformation of follow in the Parish Hall. All are wel- this powerful season by engaging in this Advent program. come! In the program Rejoice! Advent Meditations with we This might be the best pre- have the opportunity to walk with Joseph and the Holy Family sent you give yourself as you experi- on their journey to . ence a peaceful respite from the hectic nature of the season to reflect on the This journal allows for daily reflections and meditation. We will beauty, grace, and light of our Lord gather weekly for prayer, small group discussion and to watch a Jesus, and share the faith and fellow- short engaging video. Register for the class (journal $5) at stmichaelcp.org/small- ship with other parishioners. groups. There is still time to sign up!

Evening Session: Monday (Dec. 2, 9, & 16), 7:00-8:15 pm (School library) BǑǝǒǙǞǕǜǜǙ SǥǞǔǑǩ Sunday, Dec. 15 at the 10:30 am Mass, church DǟǞ’Ǥ MǙǣǣ FǢ. HǑǑǛǕ’ǣ PǢǕǣǕǞǤǑǤǙǟǞǣ! Children are invited to Fr. Haake, Oblate of the Mary (Rome, Italy), is living in residence at our par- come up to the altar ish while he guides a second round of parishioners through a 20–week Ignatian with a Baby Jesus retreat. Fr. Haake holds a doctorate in moral theology, has taught theology at the figurine for a special largest Catholic university in the world, and has travelled the world to give Ignatian blessing during Mass. retreats and made mission trips to Myanmar (Burma-12 trips), USA, Belgium, Po- Then, place Baby land, Germany, Spain, Italy and Nigeria. Jesus in your manger at home. The Interior Castle Sunday, December 1, 6:45 pm (approx. one hour) Parish Hall NǑǢǤǘǕǨ ̂ NǑǤǙǦǙǤǩ: TǘǕ The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, the first female doctor of TǘǢǕǣǘǟǜǔ ǟǖ EǑǢǤǘ ǑǞǔ the Church, is known as one of the most celebrated and accessible works on prayer life. Join us as Fr. Haake outlines this important HǕǑǦǕǞ teaching on contemplative prayer. Friday, Dec. 13, 6:45 pm, Parish Hall

Hasna Sal, glass sculptor and architect, Getting to Know Burma reflects on the relationship between art and architecture, Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 pm, shares her vision of Parish Hall (approx. one hour) transitional spaces in Burma (Myanmar) is known as the sec- ecclesiastical architec- ond-most isolated country in the world tures, and introduces (after North Korea). Burma is about 1% her own art of glass Catholic; many Buddhists celebrate sculpture, The Nativity Christmas without knowing why! Learn Triptych. Wine and more about the Burmese culture and the cheese to follow! mission field.

6 YOUTH & FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

Questions about Religious Education? Contact

Shawna Davidson, Director of Religious Education, HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜǕǢǣ - FǜǟǓǛ [email protected] or Jane Gregory, Religious Education Coordinator, High School [email protected] teens - come grab a bite to eat with us in Questions about our Youth Ministry? the Youth Contact Alli Petty, [email protected] or Room at Nick Johnson, [email protected] 6 pm this Sun- day! After din- ner we invite the parish to join us in XLT to adore A MǕǣǣǑǗǕ ǖǢǟǝ RǕǜǙǗǙǟǥǣ EǔǥǓǑǤǙǟǞ our Lord in this season of thanks.

Each RE session begins in our beautiful church and allows children and catechists to have quiet time with Jesus. Students are taught to quiet their voices, calm their minds and control their bodies so as to show respect to God Our Heavenly Fa- ther, and to His House. We also work on these disciplines so as to focus on open- ing our hearts as we gaze on the image of Jesus in the mural and directly below his image, to focus on the beautiful gold- en tabernacle where Jesus Christ is truly When eating a meal with your fami- present and waiting to meet us in prayer! ly this week, just ask:

Each week we work on speaking with Jesus, who is so pleased to have his little What does it mean to give children present in the quiet church. It’s quite moving to see their very sincere fac- thanks? What are some ways we es and small hands folded as they lovingly speak to the Good Shepherd, our Lord can show our thanks to God, family, Jesus Christ. This “prayer of simplicity” is much needed for all of us, in which we try and our friends? to simplify our prayer life so that it has some silence and the ability to "listen" to God. The "flowering" of this ability to "listen" to God is called the contemplative life. In speaking of contemplative prayer, the Catechism quotes St. Teresa of Avila, the Doctor of Prayer: "Contemplative prayer in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who MǙǔǔǜǕ SǓǘǟǟǜǕǢǣ: we know loves us" (CCC, 2709). The key phrase is "close sharing between CǟǝǕ Ǥǟ EDGE! friends." Are you a friend of Christ? Are you so close to him that he shares his se- crets with you? This is the goal of contemplative prayer - to gaze at the beloved We will be off this Wednesday for the and in that gaze to reveal the secrets of the heart. This is the ultimate goal of Reli- Thanksgiving holiday. Go and be with gious Education. your family and friends. We are so thankful for you and the families that love you. For more information about contemplative prayer, come to Fr. Haake’s talk, The Interior Castle, on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 6:45 pm in the Parish Hall. More info on page 6 of this bulletin.

7 MINISTRY TO THE SICK

PǜǕǑǣǕ PǢǑǩ FǟǢ TǘǕ FAMILY MEMBERS OF PARISHIONERS SǙǓǛ Oǖ TǘǕ PǑǢǙǣǘ ̂ LǟǦǕǔ OǞǕǣ Kyle Anderson, son of Andy Anderson Michael Gomez, father-in-law of Emily Ken Babb, husband of Dawn Babb Gomez and grandfather of Georgie and Praying for the sick is of utmost Steve Basile, son-in-law Gregg & Suzy Parker importance to us. Please contact the Svoboda Bud Harvey, father of Noelle Caldwell Parish Office at 913-402-3900 to add Dale Belshe, father of Sherrie Propeck Quinn Keller, grandson of Anne & Mi- a family member (parishioner or non- Michelle Berson*, sister of parishioner chael Keller parishioner) to the sick list. We only Valerie LeBourveau Ethan Larimer, great nephew of Patrice place names on the list if requested by Allison Bingham*, daughter in law of Eckhart family to avoid any confusion or parishioner Mary Jo Hinton Larry Lazinek, brother of parishioner misunderstandings. Those on the sick Monica Boeckmann, mother of Gerry Joyce Tuttle list will be prayed for during the Boeckmann Joseph Ludwikoski, grandson of Stef Universal Prayer at a Sunday Mass. Nickie Boltz, daughter of Paul and & John Ludwikoski Your loved one will be in the bulletin on Mary Harvey Sal Marquez, brother-in-law of Mary a rotating basis. Mike Caswell, father of Brian Caswell Harvey Patrick Cooney, brother of Carolyn Loew If the person has recovered, please let * = Newly added Kevin Crawford, cousin of Maria Loon- us know so we can remove them from ey (Names are listed on a rotating basis, our sick list. Sick parishioners will be , niece of Molly Mary DesCombez in alphabetical order in addition to listed in the weekly bulletin indefinitely. Mincher those newly added each week) Please call us if you recover and we will Melissa Garcia, niece of Mary Harvey remove you from our sick list.

OUR PARISHIONERS

Ellen Ashcraft Tami LeBlanc Ursula Trent Garett Barazza Terry Lynch Mike Van Hoecke Cynthia Barrington Danna Maloney Charlie Walsh Paul Becker Ana Sofia Martin Amanda Wilkinson Dan Bodenhamer Kathy McWherter Jackie Wing Rosemary Bothwell Rose Merchant Linda Woods Kevin Burlin Finnegan O’Keefe Barbara Zimmerman Mary Margaret Burke Marie Pham Charles Elias Disney Lucas Rafanan Alex Fraser Barbara Ryan Todd Fries Carmela Scaduto Renee Nowak Gioeli Pamela Schandler Jason Goergen Michael Schweikert Art Good Amanda Schlup Marissa Gutherie Paul Sinclair Roy Heilman Marie Sweeney Linda Hopfinger Presley Shelman Suzanne Hopkins Gregg Svoboda Janet Klug Swyer Kathy Komatz Bill Textor

8 CARE & SUPPORT

Need help with grief support, ministry to the sick and dying, or help with planning MǑǣǣ IǞǤǕǞǤǙǟǞǣ a funeral? Contact Mary Connor at [email protected] or 913-402- 3920. NǟǦ. 24 - DǕǓ. 1 MǟǢǕ ǧǑǩǣ ǩǟǥ ǓǑǞ ǣǥǠǠǟǢǤ ǤǘǕ KǑǞǣǑǣ

CǟǞǣǤǙǤǥǤǙǟǞǑǜ AǝǕǞǔǝǕǞǤ EǖǖǟǢǤ Sun. November 24 Thank you to all who have supported the KS Constitutional Amendment petition 7:30 am Mike Feder† drive rejecting abortion as a constitutional right in Kansas. Below are additional 9:00 am Parish actions that you can take now to help reverse the ruling of our Supreme Court and keep life-saving limits on the abortion industry. Our Legislators will be voting in 10:30 am Joe Schloegel† January on whether to allow Kansans to decide at the ballot box if they support 5:00 pm J.D. Goodwin† this Amendment. 1. Pray! We are consecrating our efforts to the intercession of Our Lady of Gua- Mon. November 25 dalupe, so please pray the rosary for the passage of a State Constitutional 6:40 am Joseph Heinen† Amendment. Go to www.KansasRosaryCrusade.org to learn more. 2. Contact your elected officials! Signing the petition was just the first step. Tues. November 26 Next, please contact your state representatives and senators directly by 6:40 am Frank J. Franko† phone, email, or a handwritten letter. 2020 is an election year, and your repre- 8:15 am Group Intentions sentatives appreciate when a constituent takes the time to reach out personal- ly with a respectful, clearly written letter expressing their opinion on an im- Janet Kile portant issue. a. To find your State Senator and Representative, go to: https:// Wed. November 27 openstates.org/ks/legislators 6:40 am Mike Feder† b. Visit archkck.org/prolife under the Kansas Amendment tab to see an 8:15 am Estella Castro† example letter and suggested key points to include in your personal message. Thurs. November 28 SǤǕǠǘǕǞ MǙǞǙǣǤǕǢǣ CǑǢǕ - TǘǕǢǕ Iǣ Nǟ NǕǕǔ Ǥǟ 9:00 am Addie Laznick† SǤǢǥǗǗǜǕ AǜǟǞǕ Fri. November 29 We’re brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to 6:40 am Elinor Bax† think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. How- 8:15am George Bromberek† ever, that’s not God’s plan. God wants us to care for oth- ers—and allow others to care for us in our time of need. Sat. November 30 8:15 am Marsha Sullivan† If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for 5:00 pm Adeline Lazinek† help. Our parish has a team of trained Stephen Ministers

who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. And bring God’s warm love and joy Sun. December 1 back in your life. For more information call our parish’s Stephen Ministry confiden- 7:30 am Paul Barber† tial line, 913-402-3999. 9:00 am Parish 10:30 am The Willnauer Family MǕǑǜǣ ǖǟǢ ǤǘǕ SǙǓǛ 5:00 pm Jed and Sharon Ervin If you or your loved one needs assistance with meals, we are here to help! Our dedicated volunteers can set up a one-time or recurring delivery, depending up-

on the specific need. Whether you have a sick family member, or are struggling to cook during a difficult family situation, please let us know! Contact our Pasto- ral Ministry Coordinator, Mary Connor 913-402-3920 or [email protected]

9 MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Need to schedule a Wedding or Baptism? Please contact Mary Connor at [email protected] or 913-402-3920.

SǑǦǕ ǤǘǕ DǑǤǕ ǖǟǢ ǟǥǢ ǞǕǨǤ TǟǗǕǤǘǕǢ MǑǢǢǙǑǗǕ ǠǢǕǣǕǞǤǑǤǙǟǞ

“Making Margins” Abby Upah & John Corkery Sat. January 11, 6:30 – 8:15 pm Church of Nov. 30 the Ascension Parish Hall

Stacie Cordell, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT. MARRIAGE MINUTE

More info coming soon! Husbands, are you up for a mission?

Why is it so important to understand the nature of Christ’s kingship? In it, AǢǕ Yǟǥ EǨǠǕǢǙǕǞǓǙǞǗ DǙǖǖǙǓǥǜǤ IǣǣǥǕǣ WǙǤǘǙǞ YǟǥǢ husbands see the model and receive MǑǢǢǙǑǗǕ ǟǢ FǑǝǙǜǩ? the call of who they should strive to be. If we misunderstand Christ’s mission

toward His Bride, we as husbands will Whether you want support in navigating complex problems, want to create a more misunderstand our mission to our bride. holy marriage, or need to find help for a family member, the Archdiocese of KCK The King and Bridegroom we celebrate provides an extensive list of Catholic counselors. These counselors/ this weekend: psychotherapists have pledged to follow Catholic teachings in their lives and can help strengthen and support you on your spiritual and emotional journey.  Always puts the good of His Bride Contact Sam Meier, MA, LPC at the Archdiocese of KCK on his confidential num- first. ber 913-952-2267. Or, for more information about Catholic counselors in northeast  Accepts His Bride just as she is, Kansas, or go to: archkck.org/family-life/mfl---catholic-counselors and encourages her to improve through His patient love.  Passionately pursues His Bride, never giving up on her.

 Enthusiastically listens to His Bride.

 WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED Generously shares His heart with His Bride

 Lays down His life for His Bride, in Gabrielle Marie, daughter of Andrew & Petz thousands of tiny ways that lead up

to the ultimate sacrifice of the cross. Joseph Paul, son of Edward & Erin Ysusi

Husbands, our task is bigger than we baptized on Nov. 17 are, but so is the King we emulate. For more info: JoyfulMarriageProject.com

10 PARISH COMMUNITY/OUTREACH

CǟǜǜǕǗǕ CǑǢǕ PǑǓǛǑǗǕǣ GǙǖǤǣ ǖǟǢ ǤǘǕ CǘǢǙǣǤ CǘǙǜǔ: NǟǦ. 30. ̂ DǕǓ. 1 SǤ. MǙǓǘǑǕǜ CǟǜǜǕǗǕ Choose an ornament from the trees in the Narthex and purchase the needed item. Your selection and donation of everyday essential items will make many CǑǢǕ PǑǓǛǑǗǕ SǙǗǞǥǠ families' and kids' lives easier in the new year. These items help support of Grace and Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program by providing fam- Deadline is Monday Nov. 25! ilies with basic essentials to start and stock their new households with items that we take for granted, such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper and brooms. Do you know a SMA college student Please drop off your unwrapped items to the bins in the Narthex from De- who would enjoy getting a care pack- cember 15 through Christmas. age from our parish for finals? Sign them up! Please remember to update your col- lege student’s address even if you have given us the address in the past spring or fall. Go to stmichaelcp.org/college-outreach -1 to sign up. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Gunderman at kgunder- [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 913-402-3900.

TǥǢǛǕǩ DǢǙǦǕ - NǟǦ. 23/24: GǟǑǜ Ǚǣ 500 TǥǢǛǕǩǣ! The Knights will donate a frozen turkey for every five collected!

The Knights will be collecting frozen turkeys and non-perishable food items before and after all Masses. Thank you for helping to provide an abundant meal for those in need and for making a difference in the lives of others!

Save the Date - The St. Michael JOYS MOYC'ǣ AǞǞǥǑǜ BǢǕǑǛǖǑǣǤ ǧǙǤǘ SǑǞǤǑ (Just Older Youths) "White Ele- Sunday, December 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Fr. Porter Hall phant" Christmas Party Please join us for crafts and photos with Santa! Friday, December 20, 6:30 PM. Hosts are Mike and Loy Flanagan, The Knights of Columbus will be serving a pan- 16021 Grandview St, OP, KS cake breakfast for a free-will donation. Please bring an appetizer and bottle of American Heritage Girls will have poinsettias wine to share and a "White Elephant" for a $12 suggested donation gift for the gift exchange (if a couple, please bring two gifts). Other "spirits" and soft drinks will be provided. Questions? Email [email protected] RSVP to Loy Flanagan by December 16 at 913-685-4642, or [email protected]

11 ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL

SǤ. MǙǓǘǑǕǜ PǢǕǣǓǘǟǟǜ NǕǧǣ SǤ. MǙǓǘǑǕǜ SǓǘǟǟǜ NǕǧǣ

St. Michael's Preschool gives thanks with a Congratulations to the following students who participated in Mathletics on grateful heart for each of our preschool and Thursday, November 14 at Queen of the Holy Rosary-Wea. parish families! We wish you all a blessed

Thanksgiving. th 4 graders: James A., Isaiah B., Brennan H.

5th graders: Michael D., Hannah S.

6th graders: Andrew H., H., Chase O.

7th graders: J., Elyse J., O.

The 7th graders earned 2nd place. The 4th, 5th and 6th graders each earned 1st place. Congrats to all!

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LǙǦǙǞǗ NǑǤǙǦǙǤǩ SǙǞǗǜǕǣ ǟǖ NǑǤǙǦǙǤǩ PǢǑǩǕǢ ǑǞǔ FǑǣǤǙǞǗ CǘǢǙǣǤǝǑǣ DǑǞǓǕ SǙǜǕǞǤ RǕǤǢǕǑǤ Please join the Franciscan Servants Friday, December 13, 5:30 pm of the Holy Family for a family event - Saturday, December 14, 7 – 11 pm Sunday, December 15, 12:00 pm The Living Nativity Parish Hall Christ’s Peace House of Prayer Church of the Nativity December 8, 4-8 pm 22131 Meagher Road 3800 W. 119th St. Leawood, KS Easton, KS 66020

Community Indoor Arena at the Doug- Retreat for healing of the family. All are Admission of $20 includes food, drinks las County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, welcome to participate in part or in all of and dancing to live music by Loose Kansas. the retreat. Retreatants will be encour- Change. aged to fast on bread and water

throughout weekend for the intentions There will be live animals, carolers, and Contact Ana at [email protected] of the Church. Mass, confession, per- more! Admission is FREE. with questions. petual adoration, praying the liturgy of the hours and various prayer services will be offered throughout the week- end. Suggested donation is $170 for individ- uals, $250 for couples and $80 for the smaller rooms. Info at: [email protected] or call 913-773-8255.

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