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December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Congratulations to Adam Matthew; son of Jason and Danielle, who was
baptized on Sunday, December 7.
700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Phone: 816-331-4713
www.stsabinaparish.org
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish
Fax: 816-322-6196
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 9:00am - 1:00pm, Friday
Our Parish Staff
Rev. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
Deacon Dwayne Katzer
Deacon Mike Gates
Zuiri Galeano, Receptionist and PSR Assistant
Bridget Hernandez, Stewardship and Social Justice
Kris Larkey, Pastoral Associate
Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate
Susan Ratigan, Liturgist
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. of Religious Ed. and Youth Ministry
Marta Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Jeff Shields, Bookkeeper
Tracy Wheeler, Maintenance
Mary Bultmann, Diocesan Victim Advocate
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
Weekend Mass Schedule
816-979-3157 X57
816-979-3150
816-979-3159
816-979-3151
816-979-3153
816-979-3158
816-979-3155
816-979-3154
816-979-3152
816-714-2387
816-812-2500
Saturday: 4:00pm (Confessions at 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am in English, 12:30pm in Spanish
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Wellness Center 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092
MASS SCHEDULE
INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER 22-26, 2014
Mon. 8am
Tues. 6pm
Prayer Service
†Nanci Smith
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS, DEC 24
Wed.
4pm
†Vera Hamburg
†Jim Hamburg
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS, DEC 25
Thurs. 10am Intentions of Jeanne Patterson
†Rose Williams
Fri.
No Mass or Prayer Service
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014
4:00pm
†Gloria Walters
†Barney Klaus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014
8:00am
†Greg Cullen
10:30am
Intentions of Altar Society
12:30pm Spanish †Refugio Molina
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Jan 7 10:30am
Jan 14 10:00am
Jan 21 10:00am
Jan 28 11:00am
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation of Raymore
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STEWARDSHIP
"‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of
the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the
child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also
conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth
month for her who was called barren; for nothing will
be impossible for God.’ Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the
handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according
to your word.’”
Luke 1: 35-38
Mary represents everything that a good steward must
be - someone who has put total trust in God regardless
the consequences. On this Fourth and final Sunday of
Advent, it is imperative for all of us to keep that in
mind. Mary’s response is what each of us needs to
strive for. We, too, need to be prepared to place our
lives in God’s hands, and to react to whatever happens
with a sense of thanksgiving and resolve.
See more at: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com/
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CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Due to early bulletin deadlines for the Christmas
holiday, contribution information for the December 14th
weekend will appear in the December 28th bulletin.
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PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, December 21 - Domingo, 21 de Diciembre
Special Collection for Religious Retirement
10:00am
RICA
10:30am
Bible Study
11:00am
Ensayo del Coro Hispano
1:30pm
Las Posadas
2:00pm
Decorating the church for Christmas
Monday, December 22 - Lunes, 22 de Diciembre
10:00am Uplift Cooks
4:00pm
Uplift
6:30pm
Cub Scouts
6:30pm
Marian Prayer Group
7:00pm
Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 23 - Martes, 23 de Diciembre
2:15pm
Chronic Disease Management Class
Wednesday, December 24 - Miércoles, 24 de Diciembre
Christmas Eve
Office Closed
4:00pm
Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday, December 25 - Jueves, 25 de Diciembre
Christmas Day
Office Closed
10:00am Christmas Day Mass
Friday, December 26 - Viernes, 26 de Diciembre
Office Closed
Saturday, December 27 - Sábado, 27 de Diciembre
3:00pm
Confessions
4:00pm
Mass
Sunday, December 28 - Domingo, 28 de Diciembre
10:00am
RICA
11:00am
Ensayo del Coro Hispano
Fr. Jeff and the Parish staff
wish you and your family a
happy Christmas.
Fr. Jeff, Deacon Dwayne,
Deacon Mike, Zuiri, Bridget,
Kris, Biagio, Susan, Kirstie,
Marta, Jeff, and Tracy.
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Don Morrow, husband of Betty Morrow
† Elta Neumann, mother of Debbie Globoke
† Norma Jean Lewis, great aunt of Deacon Dwayne Katzer
† Chris Channer, sister of Cecilia Imming
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. QUE DESCANSEN EN PAZ.
HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS CAN BE
DIFFICULT IF YOU ARE GRIEVING
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
• Allow yourself to feel your emotions on the special
day; don’t feel that you need to just “get over it.” You
may want to write your feelings down in a journal.
Take time for reflection.
• Take time with family and friends and share
memories of the loved one who died.
• Light a candle in honor of your deceased loved one.
Set out a picture and tell stories of his or her life.
• Plan ahead to help you set limits and do what is
meaningful for you and your family.
• Be open to good experiences that the holidays may
bring. Live in the present, honor the past.
• Do something for someone else. Reaching out to
someone else who is in need can help with your
feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
FOCUS ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Resource Numbers
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
816-931-0030 - Support. Education. Advocacy.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN
Betty Axtell
Jennie Baylor
Mary Ann Bays
Allie Biondo
Gretchen Butler
Rita Cain
Beth Clark
Marvin Cohen
Jane Coon
Mary Curtis
Mary Deal
Margo Dellaguardia
Paul DeMar
Robert Duffey
Dick Garnier
Vincent Giacone
Debbie Globoke
Mary Lou Haefele
Gloria Hall
Frank Hansel
Cherie Hatfield
Ella Hemmen
Richard Hoedl
Teresa Kelly
Bill Locke
Debbie Locke
Jo Locke
Gerzon Medina
Connie Medlock
Rita Miller
Doris Oberste
Jim Ohnemus
Ann Ryan
Lois Simpson
Pat Simpson
Caren Smith
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Lori Stewart
Scott Stout
Karen Tierney
Kathryn Ware
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Pablo Zayas
SOCIAL JUSTICE
JUSTFAITH—SANCTITIY OF ALL LIFE
The Catholic Church teaches that, as a gift from God,
every human life is sacred from conception to natural
death. This principle of the worth and dignity of all
human life is at the core of Catholic social teaching.
The JustFaith Ministries Sanctity of ALL Life module
engages this teaching and offers extensive action
ideas and activities for all of the life issues, including
abortion, in vitro fertilization, euthanasia and the death
penalty.
It’s not too late to sign up for this program! We are
looking to begin this program in mid-February. This
program requires a six week commitment. If you are
interested in participating, please get in touch with
Bridget Hernandez. Her contact information is:
[email protected] or 816-979-3159.
COMMUNITY MEALS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Due to the holidays, Lord of Love is short on
volunteers for their community meal on Wednesday,
December 24 and Wednesday, December 31. You can
sign up to help online at
www.signupgenius.com/
findasignup use the email address
[email protected] to see
the available sign ups. For more
information about the meals, you
can contact Patricia McCollum at
816-682-2319.
STEWARDSHIP
JESSE TREE COLLECTION
This weekend we are having a special collection for
religious retirement:
Support religious communities. “Your generous
contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and
enables our younger sisters to continue in active
ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious
provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior
sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also
helps ensure that younger members can continue the
good works of their elders!
LITURGY
CHURCH DECORATION FOR CHRISTMAS
We will be cleaning and decorating
the church for Christmas on Sunday,
December 21 at 2:00 PM. If you would
like to help, please meet in the church
at that time.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
TRIP TO ROME AND AMALFI COAST MEETING
On Monday, January 26th at 6pm in the parish hall,
Fr. Jeff will meet with those interested in joining him
on a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. The trip is
scheduled for October 29-November 7, 2015. A
representative from Colette Travel will be here that
night to explain more about the trip and to answer
any questions.
The trip includes a tour of Rome, including visits to
the Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the
Roman Forum, the Colosseum and more! The tour
of the Amalfi coast includes visits to Ravello, Amalfi,
Sorrento, wineries, Greek temples, the ruins of
Pompeii and more.
For a complete itinerary, please visit https://
gateway.gocollette.com/link/661765#.VIH0HzHF_5W.
AREA INFORMATION
SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS BENEFIT
The 22nd annual “SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS”
Benefit Dinner is dedicated to Our Lady of Knock
and is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2015. This
event benefits seminarians from the Archdiocese of
Kansas City, Kansas, the Diocese of Kansas City-St.
Joseph and Conception Seminary College. It promises to be an evening filled with fun and laughter,
celebrating our Catholic faith, dining on wonderful
food, and socializing with our priests and seminarians! We have two wonderful speakers: Archbishop
James P. Keleher, Archbishop Emeritus, of the
Archdiocese in Kansas, and Fr. Donald P. Farnan of
St. Thomas More Parish in the Diocese of Kansas
City-St. Joseph who will eulogize Bishop Raymond
Boland. S.O.S. will be held at the Sheraton Hotel at
Crown Center, 2345 McGee St. Kansas City,
MO. The ticket price is $150.00 per person at tables
of ten people. To reserve your place, or an entire
table, or donate to the marketplace or VIP silent auction, please contact: Martha Hodes at 913-207-9893
or [email protected].
ST. THERESE LITTLE FLOWER PARISH
Please join St. Therese Little Flower Catholic
Church, 5814 Euclid, Thursday, January 1, 2015,
10am, for their annual Mass dedicated to Kansas
City Police Officers who have died in the line of duty.
Trail of Heroes bench dedication in memory of Sgt.
Frank McNamara. Chris Cakes ($5) and Roasterie
coffee follows in church hall. Contact Cristen Huntz,
816-444-5406 for further information.
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PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Our parish office will be closed
December 24, 25, and 26 in
observance of Christmas. We will
also be closed on January 1 in
observance of New Year’s Day.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Christmas Mass times will be:
Wednesday, December 24 at 4:00pm
Thursday, December 25 at 10:00am
ESL SCHEDULE
English as a Second Language classes are taking a
break for the holiday season. Classes will resume on
Wednesday, January 7th at 7pm.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD
January 1st is the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary,
the Holy Mother of God and is a holy day of
obligation. Holy Day Masses will be celebrated on
Wednesday, December 31 at 6:00pm and on
Thursday, January 1st at 10:00am. Please note that
the 6:00pm Mass on December 31st will be a
bilingual Mass, and we thank Fr. Chuck for
celebrating this Mass.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS IN MEMORY OF...
Thanks to all that made donations to
our Art and Environment fund, which
helps us to provide the beautiful
poinsettias to decorate our church for
Christmas. Donations were made in
memory of the following loved ones:
Lisa Ninci-Denny, Jay Rollins, David
Rollins, Marcella Kinnard, Herschel
Hoskins, Eloise Oldani, Albert and Loritta Verhulst,
Mary Teresa Grosko, Casey Pointer, the deceased
members of the Deschenes Family, Phyllis A.
Griesemer, Carl Parrott, Tom Meiron, George
Pierce, Barney Klaus, Kathleen Muder, Bernard
Muder, Joe Maurer, Walter Zmuda, Joseph E.
McLaughlin, Floyd and Virginia Benton, Albert and
Marie Albrecht, Carter Albrecht, and Richard Bellm.
LAS POSADAS - DECEMBER 21 - 1:30PM
The children of our Hispanic
Community will entertain us with a
Christmas play, we will re-enact the
journey of Joseph and Mary as they
search for shelter in Bethlehem,
and then we will have the Christmas
Pageant, Pastorelas, performed by
parishioners of Sacred Heart Guadalupe Parish.
Bring a dish to share, come and enjoy piñatas,
music, and the wonderful tradition of Las Posadas.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B
This last Sunday of Advent introduces Mary and
Joseph as key players in God’s plan for becoming
one of us. From the beginning, God created and still
creates out of love. By its very nature, love ultimately
seeks oneness with the one loved. God’s plan all
along was to be intimate with all of us. God did not
become human because of our sinfulness. Rather
God chose from the very beginning to become more
intimate with all of creation by choosing to become
fully human.
God could have chosen other ways to become
more intimate with us. Instead, God chooses to
become human and dwell among us by requesting
our openness and cooperation in the plan. It is this
human openness, cooperation and response to God
that we celebrate today in the readings, along with
God’s gracious gift of intimacy with us in the person
of Jesus. Responsorial Psalm 89 captures this
celebratory theme when it invites us to sing, “Forever
I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
The first reading from 2 Samuel recounts David’s
desire to build a house or temple for God. God
responds through Nathan the prophet that God does
not need a house to dwell in because God has been
present with the people in the tent that moved with
them wherever they went. There seems to be an
underlying rejection of a permanent dwelling for God,
lest the people forget that God is in their midst
wherever they are.
If God resides in a sacred space, then when we are
no longer in that sacred space, does that mean that
God is no longer with us? That is the question that
this reading seems to address. God’s response is
that we should not house God in one place but rather
it is God who builds residences for us in which God
chooses to reside. In other words, God chooses
where and with whom God will reside and not
humanity. It is God’s choice to reside with all people
that moves us to sing our psalm
response “Forever, I will sing the
goodness of the Lord.”
The
convoluted
single
sentence reading from Paul’s
letter to the Romans calls us to
affirm the reality that it is God
who strengthens us. For Paul,
God, in and through Jesus, has
become intimate with us, has strengthened us, and
has been made known and proclaimed “to all
nations.” Paul asserts that all this is God’s doing. Our
response to “the only wise God” is to offer praise and
glory to God forever for the gracious gift of Jesus, the
foundation stone to the house that God has built for
all people.
Luke’s gospel account focuses on the angel’s
annunciation to Mary of God’s desire to build a
dwelling place with all humanity in and through her.
While confused and questioning what all this
ultimately means, Mary expresses openness, trust
and a complete desire to cooperate with God. Mary
thus becomes the ultimate model for anyone who
seeks to do God’s will. A deep relationship with God
leads to trust in God, to openness and cooperation
with God’s plan no matter how confused or troubled
we might be.
As we draw closer to celebrating Christmas this
coming week, take Mary as your model. Ask God
for the grace to attune yourself to what God desires
of you along with the strength and courage to be
open, to trust deeply, and to cooperate. Allow God to
lead you, even in darkness, and like Mary you too will
discover the intimacy of God with us in the person of
Jesus, God-become-human.
May God dwell
intimately with you this Christmas and always.
SCC
BIBLE STUDY
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, DEC 21, 2014
1st Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 (2a)
2nd Reading: Romans 16:25-27
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Biagio Mazza
Pastoral Associate
BIBLE STUDY AND SUNDAY READINGS
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
today, December 21st 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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YOUTH MINISTRY
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Your next meetings will be January 7th and 21st, 78:30pm in the Parish Hall.
HIGH SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION
CLASSES! Your next meetings will be January 11th &
25th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. Anyone who
wants to play in the gym before the meeting can come up
as early as 5:30pm.
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR NIGHT
Your next
meeting will be January 14th, 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall.
A sponsor is an adult, 18 years or older, who is confirmed
and in good standing with the church. Please contact
Kirstie Roberts if you need help finding a sponsor.
SEARCH RETREAT
Our Confirmation retreat is
coming up soon! Now is the time to clear your calendar
for the weekend of February 6th - 8th! Details will be
mailed to your home.
ICE SKATING AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!
On December 21st we will leave St.
Sabina at 2pm and go to Crown Center for
some fun at the Ice Terrace and shopping
for anyone who is blade challenged. We
will then head over to Longview Lake to
take in the beautiful lights. This activity is
open to Junior High and High School
Youth. You will need $10 for skate rental
and Terrace admission plus any spending money you
want for snacks or shopping in Crown Center. The lights
at Longview are free but they do accept donations if you
want to bring a dollar to give there. If any parents can
help with driving or chaperoning, please contact Kirstie
Roberts, 816-979-3155.
PEER MINISTRY!
Our team is preparing for the
Confirmation Search retreat soon! Meetings will begin in
January on Sundays from 1-4pm. These meetings are
required for all Peer Ministers. Talks should be ready for a
first presentation on the 11th!
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS LOCK IN!
On January
17th we are packing up and heading to Legacy Park in
Lee’s Summit for an overnight of fun! There will be
swimming, basketball, volleyball, racket ball, a movie
room, game room and room for pizza and
snacks. We will leave St. Sabina at 8pm
on the 17th and go to St. Margaret’s
church for Mass and then head next door
to begin the Lock In. We will return to St.
Sabina at 6:30am. The cost is $20 per
person. You are welcome to bring a
friend and everyone must have
permission slips. If any parents can help with driving or
chaperoning, please contact Kirstie Roberts, 816-9793155.
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SCHOOL OF RELIGION
DONUT SUNDAYS
Please join our Second grade
class on January 11th after the 8am and 10:30am Masses
for donuts and orange juice.
KIDS LITURGY
Children from the Parish School of
Religion will be sharing their gifts within the liturgy once a
month. If your child would like to be a lector, gift bearer,
usher or greeter, please visit the Youth Office and fill out a
sign up form. Our next Sunday will be January 18th.
FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Our service
for the children who have been preparing for the
sacrament of Reconciliation will be on January 20th at
7pm in the church. Please arrive early so we can check
everyone in before the service begins.
UPLIFT ORG.
needs volunteers! If you would like to
bring meals to the homeless on the 2nd, 4th or 5th
Monday of any month, please contact Kirstie Roberts to
sign up! 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. We have
available spots for January!
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.
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).
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 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
Mary
Bultmann
at
816-714-2387
or [email protected] for more information.
HOW TO READ, UNDERSTAND,
AND INTERPRET THE BIBLE
Why is the Bible so difficult to read and understand?
How to Read, Understand and Interpret the Bible (4 sessions)
Monday Evenings – January 5, 12, 26 and February 2, 7-9 PM
Repeated on Wednesday Mornings Jan 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10 AM to Noon
Reading the Bible can and usually is a very challenging experience for most of us. The
history, culture, politics, literary styles, context and origins are so far removed from us that
reading and interpreting the biblical texts poses great challenges and difficulties. These
sessions will expose participants to knowledge that will help them facilitate a more informed
way of reading, understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. Different faith traditions read,
understand and interpret the text differently. These approaches are not better or worse than
other ways of reading the text. They are just different. Differences between Jewish,
Protestant and Catholic reading and use of Scripture will also be examined. Tools and
methodologies that facilitate a more informed reading of the texts will be presented, along
with a process that can be used with any text, leading to a more in-depth understanding of
the passage.
Bring your bible and a friend and let us explore together how to read, understand and
interpret the Bible. These are ideal sessions for any member of a Small Christian
Community who desires a methodology that would help them unpack the Sunday readings
more fruitfully. All faith traditions are most welcome.
Scripture Study is the soul of theology and a solid
foundation for immersion into the Sunday Eucharist.
To register, call either Biagio at 816-979-3153 or Kris at 816-979-3151.
St. Sabina Parish, 700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012
816-331-4713, www.stsabinaparish.org
Sessions will
be facilitated
by Biagio
Mazza,
Pastoral
Associate,
St. Sabina
Parish.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Azucena Abonza, Andrew Aguilar, Pedro Bautista, Emma
Beaver, Blake Biondo, Daniel Calles, Daniel Cartagena,
Natalie Cary, Manny Castillo, Yahir Chavez, Danny
Chevalier, Elizabeth Chevalier, Jose Chevalier, Bobby
Cook, Aaron Coronado, Juliana Cortes, Casandra
Daldrup, Jesus de los Santos, Salvador Duarte Perez,
Mark Emry, Dylan Eppert, Mike Evans, Javier Franco,
Leslie Garcia, Johnny Gastello, Kelsie Giacone, Blake
Hamilton, Dewayne Hammack, Steve Hammack, Bo
Helzer, Cynthia Hernandez, Diane Hirt, Samantha Hirt,
Cassie Hoffman, Virgil Kempf, Paige Kinsey, Jesus Landa,
Michael Logan, Landon Marin, Lency Marin, Rachel
Martinez, Brennen McDowell, Juan Medina, Karla Medina
Vasquez, Ray Miederhoff, Tom Moran, Marcos Navarrete,
Mark Nichols, Edgar Nunez, Jamie Perkins, Kaleb Perkins,
Belinda Peters, Gricelda Ramirez, Edil Ramos, Jo Rangel,
Barb Rewald, Marcela Rivera, Benito Rodriguez, Efren
Rodriguez, Sally Sargent, George Scott, Shelby Shatford,
Lois Simpson, Maria Solares, Laura Lee Solomon, Mark
Storm, Fernando Suarez, Cooper Tracy, Sabas Valle,
Margaret Vargo, Maribel Villa, Amanda Votava, Matt Walt,
Javier Zavala
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Don & Ella Hemmen
Richard & Doris Deschenes
Terry & Mary Eppert
Mike & Kris Larkey
Anthony & Sandra Coyazo
Ed & Gwen McGuire
Alfredo & Elvia Torres
Andres & Maria Orozco
Luis & Maria Hinojos
Jason & Stephanie Jones
Angel & Maria Rocha
Jose L. Castillo & Reyna Razo
Alberto & Maria Mancha
Mike & Janet Kimble
Aaron & Karla Coronado
Tom & Susan Rolli
Jose Damian & Maria Albor
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(Morning aspirin-takers saw no benefits.) At night,
aspirin reduces the activity of renin, an enzyme that
raises blood pressure.
WELLNESS SCREENINGS
are offered the 1st and
3rd Saturdays of the month from 8:30am-11:30am. The
next Saturday screenings will be January 3rd and the
17th.
INDIVIDUAL
WELLNESS
COACHING
and
Therapeutic Massage services are now being offered
through the Wellness Center. This is a great way to take
extra special care of yourself throughout the Holiday
Season! Please give us a call (816) 979-3090 to schedule
an appointment.
WELLNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Yoga 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Strength & Stretch 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve - Closed
Christmas Day - Closed
Closed
Open Workout 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Dewey Adams, who was baptized
on Saturday, December 20th!
BLOOD DRIVE - JANUARY 11
Our next blood drive will be held on Sunday, January
11th from 9am - 1pm in the gym. To make an appointment, visit www.savealifenow.org and enter sponsor
code: saintsabina. Thanks to the Community Blood
Center, and to Michael Dailey and the Knights of Columbus for organizing this blood drive. For more information, please contact Michael Dailey at 816-853-8386
or by email at [email protected].
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SAME DAY SERVICE
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Planes Fúnebres Pre-Arreglados
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JUSTICIA SOCIAL
COMIDAS PARA LA COMUNIDAD NECESITA
SU AYUDA!
Debido a los festivos, le
hace falta voluntarios a la
Iglesia Lord of Love para
las comidas para la
comunidad el miércoles,
24 de Diciembre y el
Miércoles,
31
de
Diciembre. Usted puede
inscribirse para ayudar en
línea en www.signupgenius.com/findasignup utilice
el correo electrónico [email protected]
para ver los “sign ups” disponibles.
ESCUELA DE RELIGIÓN
GRUPO DE JÓVENES
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
COLECTA DEL ARBOL DE JESÉ
Este fin de semana, tenemos una colecta
monetaria especial para la jubilación de
religiosos:
Apoye a las comunidades religiosas. “Su
generosa contribución nos ayuda a cuidar a
nuestras hermanas jubiladas y permite a
nuestras hermanas mas jóvenes continuar en el
ministerio activo,” escribe una hermana
religiosa. Su donativo hoy a la colecta
destinada al Fondo para la Jubilación de
Religiosos ofrece apoyo vital para la jubilación
de hermanas, hermanos, y sacerdotes de
órdenes religiosas ancianos. También ayuda a
asegurar que los miembros mas jóvenes
puedan continuar el buen trabajo que iniciaron
sus mayores!
Su próxima junta será el 7 de Enero, de 7 a 8:30pm
en el Salón Parroquial.
NOCHE DE PADRINOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN
Su próxima junta ser el 14 de Enero, de 7 a 8:30pm
en el Salón parroquial. Un padrino es un adulto confirmado que de un buen testimonia de vida. Por favor contacte Kirstie Roberts si necesita ayuda encontrando un padrino.
LITURGIA DE NIÑOS
Los niños de la Escuela de Religión compartirán sus
dones dentro de la liturgia una vez al mes. Si su hijo
o hija quisiera ser lector, portador de ofrendas, ujier
o la persona que saluda, por favor visite la oficina
del Ministerio Infantil/Juvenil para inscribir a su niño/
niña. Nuestra próxima liturgia de niños será el Domingo, 18 de Enero.
RETIRO DE CONFIRMACION
Nuestro retiro de confirmación se acerca!
Marquen en su calendario y hagan tiempo
para acompañarnos el Viernes, 6 de Febrero al Domingo, 8 de Febrero. Los detalles
serán enviados por correo a sus casa.
SERVICIO DE PRIMERA RECONCILIACION
Nuestro servicio para los niños que
se han estado preparando para el
sacramento la Reconciliación será
el 20 de Enero a las 7pm en la parroquia. Por favor llegue temprano
para poder comprobar todo antes de
que comience el servicio.
LECTURAS
LECTURAS DEL DOMINGO, 21 DE DIC
Primera Lectura: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Salmo: Salmo 88:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29
Segunda Lectura: Romanos 16: 25-27
Evangelio: Lucas 1:26-38
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Párroco
Padre Jeff Stephan
(816) 979-3157
Bautismos
Berenice Zayas
(816) 799-7768
Rito de Iniciación
Cristiana Para Adultos
Lupe Bencomo
(816) 331-5677
Quinceañeras
Kris Larkey
(816) 979-3151
Grupo de Oración
Allan Medina
(816) 668-0089
Pláticas Matrimoniales
Martina y Abelardo Arreola
(816) 269-4956
Festividades
Maria Rita López
816-382-7005
Coro Parroquial
Arturo Piñon
(816) 291-2742
Ministros de la Comunión
Gloria Garcia
(816) 559-1253
Comunión a los Enfermos
Marta Sosa
(816) 226-3239
Proclamadores de la
Palabra
Alejandro Torres
(816) 699-2887
Acólitos
Gerardo Arénivas
(816) 719-7563
Acomodadores y Orden
Jaime Martinez
(816) 777-8848
Justicia e Inmigracion
Wendy Mora
816-309-0011
Sacristía
Manny Castillo
816-394-1460
Catecismo
Kirstie Roberts
(816) 979-3155
Adolescentes
Kirstie Roberts
(816) 979-3155
Alcoholicos Anónimos
Oscar Castillo
(816) 529-1113
Comite Romero
Hilda Alvarado
816-876-5508
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PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES - 10 DE ENERO
Normalmente cada Sábado Segundo de mes de las 10 am a 1 pm (Sólo para
Niños de 0-6 años) Salón de juntas. Sótano de la Parroquia. Para niños
mayores de 7 años requerirán una formación especial. Infórmate.
PRÓXIMOS BAUTISMOS: llamar Kris a 816-979-3151 Favor de llenar su
aplicación para asistir a las platicas con anterioridad. No se ofrece cuidado de
niños.
LAS POSADAS - 21 DE DICIEMBRE - 1:30PM
Los niños de la parroquia nos entretendrán con una obra
de Navidad, vamos a volver a representar el viaje de José y
María en su búsqueda de refugio en Belén, y luego
tendremos la Pastorelas obra de Sacred Heart Parish
Guadalupe. Traiga un plato para compartir, venga y disfrute
de piñatas, música, y la maravillosa tradición de Las
Posadas.
INGLES COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA
Nuestras clases de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma tomaran un
descanso por la temporada Navideña. Las clases comenzaran de
nuevo el Miércoles, 7 de Enero a las 7pm.
OFICINA PARROQUIAL ESTARA CERRADA
Nuestra oficina parroquial estará cerrada el Miércoles
24, Jueves 25, y Viernes 26 de Diciembre en
conmemoración de la Navidad. También estará cerrada
el Jueves, 1 de Enero en conmemoración del día de
Año Nuevo.
HORARIOS DE MISAS DE NAVIDAD
Los Horarios de las Misas de Navidad son:
Miércoles, 24 de Diciembre a las 4:00pm
Jueves, 25 de Enero a las 10:00am
En la foto a
la izquierda
aparece
Oscar y a la
derecha
aparece
Iván.
DECORACION DE LA IGLESIA PARA LA NAVIDAD
Estaremos decorando limpiando y decorando la iglesia para la
Navidad el Domingo, 21 de Diciembre a las 2:00pm. Si a usted le
gustaría ayudar por favor reúnase con nosotros en la iglesia a las
2:00pm.
21 de Diciembre del 2014
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
Felicidades a Lucas Santiago; hijo de Lino y Diana que fue
bautizado en la Parroquia.
700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Teléfono: 816-331-4713
www.stsabinaparish.org
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish
Fax: 816-322-6196
Horarios: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Lunes - Jueves y 9:00am - 1:00pm, Viernes
Personal de la Parroquia
Rev. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
816-979-3157
Diácono Dwayne Katzer
Diácono Mike Gates
Zuiri Galeano, Recepcionista y Escuela de Religión
816-979-3150
Bridget Hernandez, Corresponsabilidad y Justicia Social 816-979-3159
Kris Larkey, Asociada Pastoral
816-979-3151
Biagio Mazza, Asociado Pastoral
816-979-3153
Susan Ratigan, Liturgista
816-979-3158
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. de Religión y Pastoral Juvenil
816-979-3155
Marta Roper, Coordinadora Pastoral
816-979-3154
Jeff Shields, Contador
816-979-3152
Tracy Wheeler, Mantenimiento
Mary Bultmann, Diocesan Victim Advocate
816-714-2387
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
816-812-2500
Horario de las Misas del fin de semana
Sábado: 4:00pm (Confesiones de las 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Domingo: 8:00am, 10:30am en Ingles, 12:30pm Misa en Español
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