Nativity of Mary Church and School 10017 E 36th Terrace Independence, MO 64052

Parish: (816) 353-2184 Fax: (816) 358-4155 School: (816) 353-0284 Web: www.nativityofmary.org

“My attitude must be Christ’s.” - Philippians 2:5

Parish Staff Rev. Robert Stone, Pastor Melissa Clancy, Business Manager Paula Cassity, Administrative Assistant Maria Milazzo, Director of Music & Liturgy Becky Winbinger, Youth Minister Mary Singer, Sacristan Mary Jo Nafus, Secretary

School Staff Mrs. Mary Parrish, Principal Susie Addison, School Tours and Registration Info

New Parishioners If you are new to our parish and would like more information please contact the Parish Office.

Pastoral Care Sacraments for the Sick. Rev. Bob Stone, 353-2184, ext. 404

Pastoral visits to the Homebound and Hospitals. Paula Cassity, 353-2184, ext. 401

Emergency Assistance Contact St. Mary’s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet - 252-8649

Youth Ministry Becky Winbinger, 353-2184, ext. 408

Sacrament Preparation Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Adult Initiation (RCIA), and Matrimony Contact the parish office for information

Parish Ministry Council Danny Barnes, 816-507-5171, dfbarnes@gmail.com

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

Ombudsman Joe Crayon, 816-812-2500

Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/ nativityofmaryparish/

Mass Schedule Monday: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Day: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Confessions Saturday: 3:00 p.m. or by Appointment

OCTOBER 6, 2019 - THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS WEEKLY READINGS - OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2019

Monday: Jon 1:1 -- 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Gluten-free hosts are available. Talk to Fr. Bob before Mass.

Sat., Oct. 5 -Vigil of 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00PM + Giuseppe Tarantola & Mike Danna

Sunday, Oct. 6 - The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00AM + Virginia McMenamy

10:30AM + Don Schulte

Monday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary

8:30AM Communion Service

Tuesday, October 8

8:30AM Intentions of Carole Byrd Weaver

Wed., October 9 - Sts. Denis & St. John Leonardi

8:30AM + Paul Currivan

Thursday, October 10

8:30AM + Don Schulte

Friday, October 11 - St. John XXIII

8:30AM Nativity Parish & School

Sat., Oct. 12 - Vigil of 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00PM For prayers answered

Sunday, Oct. 13 - The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00AM + Julie Marshall

10:30AM + Mildred Draskovich

Devotional candles are kept in the kiosk. If you would like to light one just ask an usher for assis-tance. There is a slot and envelopes available in the kiosk to place your $5 donation.

NEW PARISHIONER INFORMATION Please print your name and address below to receive registration information. Please drop in collection basket or mail to Parish.

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27th Sun in Ordinary Time-Music Outline (10/5 & 6)

Readings may be found beginning on G #1172 *4:00PM Mass - please see provided Worship Aide

Gathering: WA #8, All Are Welcome Gloria: G #218, Mass for a New World Psalm: G #66, Psalm 95: If Today You Hear God’s Voice Offertory: G #655, Increase Our Faith Mass Setting: G #222-228, Mass for a New World Communion: G #932, One Bread, One Body Song of Praise: WA #13, Alabre

Margaret Ault Marla Herbst Bernice/Norm Steffen

Irene Black Marlene Irwin John Tuccillo

John Edward Cianciolo Cynthia Jones Ricardo Vasconcellos

John Clarke Dennis Jones Francisca Vasconcellos

Shelly Clemons Deanna Kunzweiler Carol Byrd Weaver

Catherine Danna Don McClellan Daniel Wheeler

Bob DeSchepper Joe & Mary Pallo Katie Winbinger

Kevin Eimer Juan/Mary Perez Kathleen Winbinger

Cody Ellis Alyssa Schell Lauren Winbinger

Mary Enyart Mary Kay Seller Ayden Wright

Garry/Emily Gagnon Mike Shaw Dave/Alice Zapien

OCTOBER 6, 2019 - PARISH

NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 9/21/2019 - 9/22/2019

Did You Know…

If you have a suggestion, concern, or com-ment you would like the Parish Ministry Council to address there are cards on the

kiosk for you to fill out and drop in the slot.

The Checkered Flag Drops Saturday! Do you have your tickets

to attend the Mouse Races? Would you like to have

a chance to win a 3 day stay in Eureka Springs?

Members of the Mouse Races Committee will be in the back of church selling race day tickets, raffle tickets for a chance to win a 3 day stay in Eureka Springs and an-swering any questions you may have. The winner of the raffle will be drawn at the Mouse Races. You do not need to be present to win.

Qualified Charitable Distribution Presentation

Sunday, October 27th 1:00 P.M. Parish Center

Do you have questions about planned giving? Do you have questions about Qualified Retirement Accounts eligibility and requirements? Join us for an informative presentation that will provide you the basics to consider in making donations through a Qualified Charitable Dis-tribution of your eligible IRA’s, SEP and SIMPLE Tax Qualified plans and related requirements. Joseph Arnone, CPA, President; Arnone & Co,. PA and member of Nativity of Mary Parish will present informa-tion on this important topic. Illustrations will be provided, and a review of real-world strategies and benefits will be presented. This will help to inform you about how you can help both yourself and your parish. Don’t miss this opportunity! Snacks and drinks will be available. Sponsored by the St Mark Administra-tive Services Commission.

Thanks to my Nativity family for every card I received wishing me a Happy 90th birthday. Each card meant so much to me and they reminded me how lucky we are to have one another to share our

lives together. Many blessings to each of you. Madge Sutherlin

Envelopes $ 6,314.00 Plate $ 501.00 Church Debt $ 9.50 Pisces Fund $ 131.50

Utility Fund $ 7.00 EFT $ 200.00 Credit Card $ 451.50 Online Giving $ 866.28 Poor Box $ 26.00

Total $ 8,506.78 Tuition/Registration Fees 19-20 $ 6,495.27

Sunday 6 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass

Monday 7 8:30AM Mass Communion Serv.

Tuesday 8 8:30AM Mass

9AM - Quilters

6PM - Ministry Council Meeting

6PM - PTO Mtg.

7PM - RCIA

Wednesday 9 8:30AM Mass

Thursday 10 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir

Friday 11 8:30AM Mass

Saturday 12 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass 5PM - Mouse Races

13 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Choir

14 8:30AM Mass Communion Serv.

Noon - 2:00PM

7PM - Book Club

15 8:30AM Mass

9AM - Quilters 6PM - Liturgy Mtg. 7PM - RCIA

16 8:30AM Mass 4:30PM - Finance Council Meeting

17 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir

18 8:30AM Mass

19 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

20 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass

9AM - Youth Choir

6PM - Confirmation Sponsor Night

21 8:30AM Mass Communion Serv. 3:30 - Flu Shot Clinic

22 8:30AM Mass

9AM - Quilters 6PM - Christian Mysticism 7PM - RCIA

23 8:30AM Mass

24 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir

25 8:30AM Mass

26 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

10AM - Halloween Parade

6PM

OCTOBER 6 - 26, 2019 CALENDAR

OCTOBER 12TH & 13TH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Hello Parishioners:

Have you wanted to help by do-nating something to an event you are not able to attend? Well, here is your chance! The 8th Annual Mouse Race Committee is looking for donations of Canned Soda Pop, 6 pack or 12 pack, regular size cans.....Wish List is: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper and Pepsi (no Diet Pepsi). If you would be SO gra-cious to donate, please bring to church and leave it in the Church Kitchen Marked: MOUSE RACES and one of the Commit-tee Members will get these. Also, you can take your "Cans of Donation" to the Parish Office and Mary Jo and/or Melissa will be happy to accept, as they are both on the Mouse Race Com-mittee. Thanks in Advance for your continued generosity. We are a Superb Parish and TEAM. Thanks, Mary Vitt - 2019 Mouse Races Committee Chairperson!

Oct. 12 & 13 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass

Lectors Lyda Steiert Marilyn Fellows

Vanessa Wiegman Nancy Ronan

Bob Steiert Helen Austin

Eucharistic Ministers

Cindy Mosbauer Mike Mosbauer Theresa Walter Mike Fetters Sarah Gonterman Donna Arnone Mary Burns

Mary Ann McClure Ron Galvan John Felz Carol Morris Vanessa Wiegman Sandy DeSchepper

Barbara Garrett Manny Martinez Rosa Milazzo Aleah Brost Becky Winbinger Carol Deveney Carla Brewer

Ushers Rich Carroll Mary Healzer Danny Barnes Volunteer

Bridgette Kahman Jeff Rosenberg Ed Bruehl Volunteer

Chris Samyn Mark Bishop David Fisher Michael Monley

Servers Lucy Barnes Anna Barnes

Zack McClain Lily Wiegman

Grant Beck Volunteer

Cantor Naomi Gonterman Isabel Wiegman Larry Morris/Choir

Accompanist JoAnn Ishmael Michelle Proen Susan Walker

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authori-ties, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500, if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, em-ployee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at 816.392.0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.

OCTOBER 6, 2019 - SCHOOL

Nativity is Hosting a Flu Vaccine Clinic Monday, October 21st - 3:30 - 5:00p.m.

in the Parish Hall

The clinic is opened to all students, school families and parishioners.

Insurance plans that are accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna/Aetna Meritain, Cigna, Humana/Humana Medicare, United Healthcare/ United Medicare, All Savers, Medicare Part B (must be primary), Medi-

care Advantage Plans. For those without accepted in-surance, $30 for the Flu shot. No on-line registration this year.

To sign-up please contact Susie Addison by email, saddison@nativityofmary.org or call the school office, 353-0284.

Respect for Life Month!

Please join us in celebrating Respect Life Month during October. The Liturgy Committee will be hosting a Re-spect Life bulletin board in the narthex. All parishioners are invited to participate by bringing in items that reflect this year's theme, "Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life." You can add items to the bulletin board that help you to see Christ's presence in all the seasons of life. Examples of items you may consider adding to the display could include: an ultrasound photo of a new fam-ily member; a birth announcement; a prayer card from the funeral of a loved one; a note about volunteer oppor-tunities at a local pregnancy center; or a sticky note with a prayer request. Be creative! Materials will be on hand in the narthex to help you get started. If you would like to have your item returned, please pick it up from the dis-play by October 30. Contact Maria Milazzo for more in-formation, mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org

FIREBall Cup Raffle

We are excited to participate in the 6 th Annual FIREBall Cup raffle, a fundraising effort and friendly competition among schools in our diocese to benefit the FIRE Foun-dation and students with special needs. Each school family received 5 tickets to sell. The last day to turn in tickets is Oct. 7 th.

The Community Blood Bank and Pat and I would like to thank those who helped us with our blood drive on Sept. 16th.

We collected 26 units of blood.

Special thanks to Ed and Loretta Krawczyk, Susie Addison, Mary Jo Nafus and Carmen Wolfgeher. Donors: Susie Addison Ed Krawczyk Pete Allard Loretta Krawczyk Katy Andes Rachel Lamborn Beverly Araujo# Valerie Lamborn Michael Bergman Patsy Lorimer Kathy Bishop Keith Ludwig James Buckley Daniel Marra Teresa Carroll Jen Noland Pat Clark Julie Pocock Donald Duffy Bob Steiert Gary Hatfield John Thornton Eric Hougland Mary Vitt Roger Hughes Theresa Waller #Denotes a 2RBC Donor Thanks!! Pat and Beverly Baker

OCTOBER 6, 2019 - THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Faith is a gift. When the disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith, they were going to the source of that faith with their request. God is the giver of all good gifts, including faith. When we put our faith in Christ, we believe that God is with us, even though we cannot physically see God. Or can we? If we are attentive, we see the evidence of God’s presence in the love of family and friends, care poured out in service of our neighbors, the living beauty of creation. This is not blind faith, but rather is the result of seeing with the eyes of faith. Followers of Jesus look beyond what is apparent to see what is possible with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit within and among us. FAITH THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT Jesus and the disciples had been together for quite some time when the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith. Even though they had witnessed the miracles, heard Jesus teaching, and eaten with him at table, they sought greater faith in him. The same might be said for us. In the waters of baptism, we were drawn deeply to Christ and filled with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, and still we often struggle to have faith, or enough faith, or the faith that we need in the circumstances of our daily lives. In his second letter to Timothy, Saint Paul urges us to rely on the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit, as we are challenged to live in faith and witness to the love of Christ. We hear this same sort of reli-ance in faith in today’s first reading from Habakkuk: For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. WHAT IS YOUR MULBERRY TREE? We often limit what we believe we are capable of, rather than trusting that God will guide and strengthen us to do what we are called to do. A familiar phrase captures this sentiment: God does not call the equipped, but equips the called. Uprooting a mulberry tree may seem impossible. So, at times, may living as a Christian in the world. What is your mul-berry tree today? What situation needs you to take a leap of faith in order to respond in Christ’s name? With faith and through the presence of the Holy Spirit, there is no limit to what we can do as Christian disciples. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Company

You are invited to be a voice and presence for the unborn by gathering with us in prayer every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood, 815 N Noland Road, in Independence, MO. Resent happenings in our country make it apparent that we need to be a light to the world. If you can, please step from the side lines of this issue by joining us in standing up for life.

For questions contact Dixie, 816-461-3752 or Geri, 816-509-8070.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS

Sometimes human relationships go awry, but Christ’s choice for us is irrevocable. In marriage celebrations, the Church always recalls God’s faithfulness to help prepare married couples for enduring the inevitable rough spots. The Byzantine liturgy does this by adorning the couple with crowns that remind them of the martyr’s crown. The couple therefore takes on a vocation of witnessing to the sacredness of life in all of its suffering and joy, and of keeping their eyes fixed on the banquet of heaven. In Eastern theology, people have a liturgical vocation to give God praise, and marriage fits within that plan. It is not so much saying prayers that counts, but becoming prayer. Interestingly, in this liturgy the couple never utters a word other than joining in the community’s chants; there are no marriage vows as such. There is therefore not a hint of our Western Christian sense that marriage is a legal contract. Rather, it is all about living out one’s baptismal vocation, embracing the cross, pouring oneself out in love, and opening to the grace of the Holy Spirit. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.