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October 12, 2014
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Pictured are Denise, Diana, Jennifer, Katie and Michelle at the 13th
annual Paul Vargo Golf Tournament.
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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frjeff@stsabinaparish.org
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marta@stsabinaparish.org
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tracy@stsabinaparish.org
bultmann@diocesekcsj.org
jeniferValenti@att.net
Wellness Center 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092
MASS SCHEDULE
INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 13-17, 2014
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
8am
6pm
10am
8am
Fri.
8am
Prayer Service
† Gloria Walters
† Mary Teresa Grosko (Foxwood Springs)
† Norma Boles
† Lynn Glagola
† Lawrence & Layle Wheeler
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014
4:00pm
† Mary Teresa Grosko
† Ed Oberste
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014
8:00am
10:30am
† Mary Roth
Intentions of Jim & Cherie Dougherty
† Norma Jean Boles
12:30pm Spanish † Julio Cedillo
GENERAL INFO
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Peg Agnew, Rob Kottenbrock, Kayla Roper, Harold
Siglar, and Alex Torres
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
John Hagemann, Quin Henry, Wendy Mora, Kathy
Spencer, and Jerry Stella
STEWARDSHIP
“Then he said to his servants, The feast is ready, but
those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go
out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the
feast whomever you find.’ The servants went out into
the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good
alike, and the hall was filled with guests."
Matthew 22: 8-10
God invites us in so many ways to become close to
Him, to answer His invitation and to embrace
stewardship as a way of life. This invitation comes to
us constantly through Holy Scripture and through the
Gospel. How many of us hear the Word, but then just
go back to our lives as they were before? That is what
is happening in this parable. Those invited ignore the
invitation and continue with their lives. The key
message from Jesus is that it does not matter if we
respond to God’s invitation with anger or indifference;
they are equally grave reactions.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - OCT 5
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
Funds on deposit with the Diocese:
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$ 11,530.27
$
842.63
$ 1,935.00
$165,625.97
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, October 12 - Domingo, 12 de Octubre
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Donut Sunday hosted by the Kindergarten PSR Class
9:00am Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
11:00am Escuela de Religión
Monday, October 13 - Lunes, 13 de Octubre
6:30pm Marian Prayer Group
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7:00pm Knights of Columbus Columbus Day Dinner
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:00pm Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
7:00pm Talleres de Oración y Vida
7:30pm Altar Society Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 - Martes, 14 de Octubre
7:00pm Green Team Meeting
7:00pm Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
7:00pm Living Stones
Wednesday, October 15 - Miércoles, 15 de Octubre
9:00am Legion of Mary
10:00am Mass at Foxwood Springs
10:00am Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
7:00pm Junior High Youth Group
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting
7:00pm ESL (Ingles como Segunda Lengua)
7:00pm Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
Thursday, October 16 - Jueves, 16 de Octubre
9:30am Quilters
10:00am Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
6:15pm Girls Scouts
7:00pm Spanish Class, Parish Hall
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
7:00pm
Parish Pastoral Council
7:00pm
RCIA
Friday, October 17 - Viernes, 17 de Octubre
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
10:00am Spanish Class, Double Classroom
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Saturday, October 18 - Sábado, 18 de Octubre
3:00pm Pláticas Matrimoniales
3:00pm Confessions
5:00pm Welcome Dinner
Sunday, October 19 - Domingo, 19 de Octubre
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Special Collection for World Mission Sunday
9:00am Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
11:00am Escuela de Religión
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
7:00 pm Youth Group Hayride/Bonfire Night
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Mary Roth, mother of Leilani Katz, Bill Roth, Kathy
Schnorenberg, and Jan Sirna
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Oct 15 10:00am
Oct 22 11:00am
Foxwood Springs
Carnegie Village
ALL SOULS RECEPTION FOR THOSE WHO
HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE All those who have
lost a loved one are invited to join us for the 8am All
Soul’s Mass on Sunday, November 2, and for a
reception after Mass in the gathering space of the
church. We especially invite all who have lost a loved
one over the past year. All widows and widowers are
also invited to attend.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
RESPECT LIFE - HUMAN DIGNITY
The Catholic Church teaches us that human life is
sacred and that the dignity of each human being is the
foundation of a moral vision for society. Treating all life
with dignity is as simple as the Golden Rule: treat others
the way you would want them to treat you. As imperfect
beings this gets hard for us when it concerns someone
different from us. This week, in observance of Respect
Life Sunday, let’s pray for ourselves. That we may be
able to treat all with dignity: the unborn child, the
mentally ill, the homeless, the unemployed, the
immigrant, and the elderly.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging
our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home
and abroad. Moved by God’s grace and love in Jesus
Christ, we reach out to our neighbors, whether they live
in the next house, the next state, or the next continent.
By changing the policies and conditions that allow
hunger to persist, we provide help and opportunity far
beyond the communities in which we live. Hunger is not
a partisan issue, and Bread for the World works with a
network of thousands of individual members, churches,
and denominations to ensure a presence in all U.S.
congressional districts. Bread equips and inspires its
members to meet with, call, and write personal letters
and emails to their members of Congress.
Every year, our parish participates in an “Offering of
Letters” by signing a petition urging congress to act on
laws that affect the hungry. This year we will have a
petition out on the weekend of October 25 & 26, asking
our members of congress to make changes to US Food
Aid policies that would make our food aid program more
effective. Please consider adding your name to the
petition.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN
Jim Agnew
Mary Ann Bays
Allie Biondo
Rita Cain
Christine Carr
Marvin Cohen
Mary Coleman
Jane Coon
Mary Curtis
Paul DeMar
Joel Fawcett
Dick Garnier
Vincent Giacone
Gloria Hall
Frank Hansel
Cherie Hatfield
Ella Hemmen
Richard Hoedl
Pat Holbert
Teresa Kelly
Eric Knoll
Bill Locke
Debra Locke
Rita Lopez
Beth McKenzie
Scott McKenzie
Tony Morrison
Elta Neumann
Br. Fred Oberrieder
Doris Oberste
Douglas Palmer
Thelma Palmer
Ann Ryan
Lois Simpson
Pat Simpson
Don Standley
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Lori Stewart
Nick Sullivan
David Tate
Jean Tate
Brenda Uhler
Steve VanDee
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Pablo Zayas
A NOTE FROM FR. JEFF
WELCOMED AND VALUED is a new program provided
by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. This
program is designed to create parish communities that
offer support and hope for people with mental illness and
their families. Faith communities like St. Sabina can be of
tremendous help - offering hope, unconditional love, and
support to people who often find themselves stigmatized
and isolated from the community. Over the next six
weeks there will be brief articles in our bulletin, I ask that
you read them and then spend time in prayer and
reflection on how you can better understand and minister
to people with mental illness and their families. On
Saturday, November 15 at 10am Catholic Charities will
be at our parish for the first of a two-part educational
series “Mental Health Basics, Understanding Its Impact
on Families”. For more information contact Marta Roper
in the parish office at 816-979-3154.
FOCUS ON MENTAL ILLNESS
LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLENSS
Many people with mental illness are in recovery and lead
normal lives. Due to the stigma associated with mental
illness, you and I are probably not aware of their illness.
They are not likely to tell anyone at work or in the
neighborhood that they have a major mental illness.
Others with mental illness are able to work, but at times
find the disease debilitating. Tragically, they might have
health insurance while they can work and not need it and
have no health insurance when they cannot work and are
in need of it. Others will never be able to work and have
to rely on public assistance and programs to help them
throughout their life. Still others find themselves in a
constant cycle of crisis due to no insurance or
inadequate or inconsistent systems of mental health
care. As a faith community we can make a difference in
peoples’ lives by being accepting of their illness,
comforting them in time of crisis, and supporting them
when needed. For more information, please contact
Marta Roper in the parish office, 816-979-3154.
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LITURGY
NOW FORMING: ART & ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
What Is Art and Environment? Simply put, it is the
decoration of the church space. But more than that, it
is the way we enhance our worship by highlighting
important areas in the church. You may notice that the
church decorations change as the seasons of the
church year change. It takes a group of people to make
that happen. Many different skills, talents and interests
are needed. You may be a seamstress and desire to
help sew banners or other fabric decoration. Perhaps
you have an eye for design and could help design
banners or seasonal decoration. You might have a
green thumb and be interested in caring for the live
plants on a weekly basis. Maybe you just like to help
out and would enjoy the work of putting up and taking
down seasonal decorations a few times a year.
Whatever your interests, you are invited to attend an
organizational meeting of the Art and Environment
committee on Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 PM in
the parish conference room.
Contact Susan Ratigan in the parish office at 979-3158
or susan@stsabinaparish.org for more information.
LECTORS
2015 Lector Workbooks are available in the sacristy.
Please pick up the book with your name on the
envelope. If you can
make a donation of
$10 to help defray the
cost of the book, it is
appreciated.
Just
place the $10 in the
envelope and return it
to the box. Please
take a book even if
you are not able to
make the donation.
Thank you.
PARISH INFORMATION
HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE - VENDORS NEEDED
Our St. Joseph Table Committee is hosting a Holiday
Craft Sale and Chili Supper on the weekend of
November 15-16. This event will be open to the public
and it will be held in the parish gym. Crafters may rent
space for $35 per 8’ table or $40 per 8’ table with
electricity. We only have 8 spots with electricity
available. Craft sale hours will be November 15 from
10am-5:30pm and November 16 from 9am-2pm. If you
would like to rent space, please contact Gabe
Mitsdarffer at gab212mits@gmail.com.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
OVER 55 OCTOBER DAY TRIP
On Tuesday, October 28th we will be taking a tour of the
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We will meet at
St. Sabina to carpool at 9:30am. The tour costs a total of
$100 for our group, so the more people we have, the
cheaper the cost will be for each of us. After the tour we
will eat lunch at Danny’s Big Easy at 18th and Vine.
Please RSVP to the parish office by Friday, October 24th
at 816-331-4713.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Please join us at the Altar Society meeting on Monday,
October 13th at 7:30 PM in the Juan Diego Room of the
Education Wing. Consider lending your special talents to
this ministry. There are openings for a president and
treasurer in 2015. If interested, please contact Leslie
McDowell at 816-223-9136.
HORSE DERBY AND TACO DINNER
On Sunday, October 12th at 3pm our Knights of
Columbus are hosting a horse derby and taco dinner. All
proceeds will go towards our Boy Scout Troop to help
them purchase new camping equipment. Please come on
out for a fun afternoon and good food!
AREA INFORMATION
LECTURE ABOUT POPE FRANCIS’ PAPACY
On Saturday, Nov. 1, Rockhurst University and National
Catholic Reporter will co-sponsor a daylong
conversation on the milestones and lessons from the
first 18 months of Pope Francis’ transformative papacy.
“Becoming a Church of Mercy” will feature speakers
from both Rockhurst University, including President the
Rev. Thomas B. Curran, and National Catholic
Reporter. In a series of presentations and discussions,
they will discuss and offer reflections on Pope Francis’
call for a renewed commitment to compassion and
social justice and his vision of a “church of mercy and
hope where everyone is welcomed, loved and
forgiven.” Cost for the symposium is $40 and includes
lunch. The symposium begins with Mass (optional) at 8
a.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. Seating is
limited. Information about the day’s schedule and
online registration may be found at www.rockhurst.edu/
popefrancis.
WHAT DOES YOUR VOCATION OF MARRIAGE
MEAN TO YOU?
By offering married couples the beautiful experience of a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, the Catholic
Church is affirming and supporting you in your chosen
vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to
enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend
away together. For more details about a weekend, please
visit our website:wwme4youandme.org or call Tony &
Barb
Zimmerman,
816-741-4066,
or
email
tonybarbz@prodigy.net
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the
readings focus on the end times, the scenarios that
envision what relationship with God will be for those
who respond positively to God’s invitation as well as the
fate of those who reject God’s invitation. Today’s
readings unpack the Jewish image of eternal life with
God as a wedding banquet. Our God is the loving and
generous host and provider who lavishes us with “rich
food and choice wines.” We are invited to be part of
that wedding banquet both now and for all times. How
will we respond to God’s invitation to the eternal
wedding banquet?
God’s covenant with all of creation was often
understood by the Jewish people as a marriage
relationship. God chose to be in close and intimate
relationship with all of humanity, with the depth of love
and intimacy characteristic of a marriage relationship.
The prophets Isaiah and Hosea both express this
intimacy with great tenderness.
The marriage
relationship image led to picturing our life with God in
terms of an eternal wedding banquet, in which God was
the bridegroom and we the bride.
Isaiah in the first reading imagines a time when God,
our host and loving provider, will lavish us with a rich
banquet. God will wipe away all tears and reproach
from the people. This reading is often used at funerals
to convey that our relationship with God not only
continues with our death, but enters a whole new and
more intimate expression, symbolized by a rich and
lavish banquet.
Responsorial Psalm 23 emphasizes our desire to be
always with the Lord by asking us to affirm in the refrain
that “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of
my life.” Psalm 23, like the Isaiah reading, stresses
God’s lavish hospitality as host in providing peace,
security, a home and food for all those who accept
God’s invitation to the banquet. How could anyone
refuse such an invitation?
Matthew’s parable of the king giving a lavish wedding
banquet for his son tells us that the special guests
invited to the feast refuse the
invitation and reject the special
intimacy and relationship that God
invites us to. The king is persistent
in his invitation and does not give
up. He invites any and all who are
willing to come to the wedding
feast. God desires to be in intimate
relationship with all and invites all to the eternal
banquet. But God does not force, leaving it up to us to
accept or refuse.
Accepting the invitation however involves more than
just showing up. Such an acceptance implies that we
are willing to live and act according to God’s will and
desires. Jesus is the bridegroom who shows us how to
live.
If we accept God’s invitation, then we are
responsible for living the Jesus life style and values.
Refusing to do so will automatically render us unsuitable
for the banquet.
In accepting God’s loving and
generous invitation to the eternal wedding banquet, how
will you prepare yourself to be an intimate part of that
banquet?
A good measure of our readiness for the banquet
might be our readiness for entering into the weekly
Eucharistic banquet. How well do you prepare for
entering into intimate relationship with God at our
Sunday
Eucharist?
Could it be an indication
of your readiness to
enter
the
eternal
banquet with God? Ask
God for help and
guidance in living today
in such a manner that
enables you to prepare
for the eternal wedding
banquet in the Lord’s
house.
SCC
BIBLE STUDY
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT 12, 2014
1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Psalm: 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (6cd)
2nd Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT 19, 2014
1st Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Psalm: 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 (7b)
2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
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
on October 12th and October 26th 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
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Your next
meetings will be October 15th & November 5th, 78:30pm in the Parish Hall.
DONUT SUNDAYS
HIGH SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION
CLASSES! Our next meeting will be at a special time
KIDS LITURGY
from 6:30-8:30pm. This is our annual bonfire night!
Permission slips were handed out at the last meeting and
are still available in the Youth Office and online.
Everyone must have one. Please dress appropriately for
being outside! We need parents to help with driving the
4 miles to the bonfire. Please contact Kirstie Roberts if
you can help.
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR NIGHT Your next
meeting will be November 12th, 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.
MEETINGS FOR PEER MINISTERS:
Our next
meeting is October 12th 2-5pm. Contact Kirstie Roberts
if you will be absent.
JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO
WORLDS OF FUN HALLOWEEN HAUNT!
On October 24th we will be getting SCARED at the
haunted houses and on the roller coasters! We will leave
St. Sabina by bus at 5pm and return at 12:30am. We
need a couple chaperones for this event, so please call
Kirstie to sign up. Youth are welcome to bring friends and
EVERYONE must have a permission slip! Permission
slips are online and in the Youth Office. Tickets cost
about $32 online and at the gate. Do not send checks
payable to the church. Each person will be purchasing
their own ticket.
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 1-800-3923738 (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 JeniferValenti@att.net, 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 bultmann@diocesekcsj.org for more information.
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Please visit the Kindergarten class
on Sunday, November 9th after the 8am and 10:30am
Masses for donuts and orange juice.
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 first Sunday will be October 19th.
FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING
If you
missed the parent meeting please contact Kirstie
Roberts to set up an appointment to go over the
program and pick up your parent guide books as soon
as possible. First Reconciliation preparation will begin
in the classrooms on October 19th.
CIRCLE OF GRACE
Our parish is dedicated to
protecting our children and teaching them about
dangerous situations and how to ask for help. To further
that goal, we are happy to comply with the Diocesan
requirement to offer the Circle of Grace training in our
classrooms. We have a trained instructor from our parish
who will present lessons to each grade of PSR on a
schedule of Sundays this fall. If parents do not wish for
their child to receive this training they may fill out an “Opt
Out” form. A letter will be mailed to each family in the next
week outlining the program and will include a copy of the
Opt Out form as well as the schedule of training for each
grade.
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).
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.
TRUNK OR TREAT!
All parishioners are welcome to bring their little monsters,
super heroes and princesses on October 26th from 68pm. Anyone who would like to enter a trunk into the
event should contact Kirstie Roberts in the Youth Office.
Trunks will be judged by the children and ridiculous prizes
will be awarded to the top 3 best decorated trunks. A
concession stand will be available for everyone to enjoy
walking tacos and hot cocoa. Don’t miss this fun night to
see all the kids!
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.
WELLNESS CENTER
LET’S ALL GO TO COSTA RICA AND LIVE A
LONG, HEALTHY LIFE!
If you have been reading this series of articles about
people who live long lives, you may have noticed some
common threads and themes throughout the different
cultures. Costa Rica is no different. Here are her
secrets:
Have a plan de vida: Successful centenarians have a
strong sense of purpose. They feel needed and want
to contribute.
Drink hard water. The area of Costa Rica where
people tend to live a long life, has the country’s highest
calcium content. This perhaps explains the lower rates
of heart disease, as well as stronger bones and fewer
hip fractures.
Keep a focus on family. Costa Rican centenarians tend
to live with their families, and children or grandchildren
provide support and sense of purpose and belonging.
Eat a light dinner. Eating fewer calories appears to be
one of the surest ways to add years to your life.
Maintain social networks. Costa Ricans frequently visit
neighbors. They know how to listen, laugh, and
appreciate what they have.
Keep hard at work. Centenarians seem to have
enjoyed physical work all of their lives. They find joy in
everyday physical chores.
Get some sensible sun. Costa Ricans regularly take in
sunshine, which helps their bodies produce vitamin D
for strong bones and healthy body function. Vitamin D
deficiency is associated with a host of problems, such
as osteoporosis and heart disease, but regular, “smart”
sun exposure (about 15 minutes on the legs and arms)
can help supplement your diet and make sure you’re
getting enough of this vital nutrient.
To your health!!!
STEWARDSHIP
WELCOMING DINNER - NEXT WEEKEND
We will be hosting a Welcoming Dinner on Saturday,
October 18 at 5pm. If you are a new parishioner this
year, or are interested in joining our parish, please join
us for food and fellowship with other new parishioners,
parish staff, and ministry leaders. This will be a potluck so please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to
share.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION
Next weekend our parish will celebrate World Mission
Sunday. This year we are invited to reach out and help
build the Church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest
Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout
the Missions, in the most remote areas across our
world. Through the work of these churches, and their
witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and
experience God’s love and mercy, His hope and
peace. Please keep the Missions in your daily prayers.
Please come prepared next weekend to give
generously in the collection for the Society for the
Propagation of the Faith. For more information, please
visit www.IAmAMissionary.org.
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.
Gentle Yoga 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Restorative Yoga 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Jiu Jets 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Stretch & Strength 1– 2 p.m.
Stretch & Strength 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Yoga 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Family Zumba 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family Yoga 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Pilates 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Dale Amfahr, Arturo Arenivas, Alex Arenivas, Amy Ayala,
Jonathan Ayala, Martha Baez, Teresa Baldwin, Helen Barberis,
Dan Barnes, Jaime Becerra, Jose Bencomo, Jim Bornheimer,
Gary Braley, Bob Burns, Pablo Calles, Sheryl Capper, Antonio
Carpio, Holly Cartagena, Oscar Castillo, Daniela Castro,
Gustavo Cedillo, Nicandro Cervantes, Margarito Chavez, Janie
Cheney, Cesar Curls, Randy Davis, Odalis Duarte, Dania
Espino, Shawn Fuss, Adriana Gastello, Amy Gates, Greg
Gebauer, Carlos Gomez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Leonardo
Guerrero, Samantha Guzman, Sarah Henkhaus, Taylor
Hermsmeier, Kylie Hille, Brenda Hinojos, Maria Hinojos, Sophia
Hirt, Becky Irick, Collin Kelch, Rob Kottenbrock, Franklin Lopez,
Jose Lopez, Gael Loredo, Steve Mackay, Marisol Madrigal,
James Madril, Bill Maedge, Esmeralda Martinez, Sean
McDonough, Molly McGuire, Allan Medina, Jacob Medrano,
Teresa Medrano, Deysi Menjivar, Ben Michiels, Grant Miller,
Jennifer Mitchell, Calixta Morales, Galilea Munoz, Caitlin
Nachbar, Anne Neal, Toni Newton, Bogumilla Oczko, Lilia
Ortega, Jamie Perez, Priscilla Perez, Gary Prendergast, Mary
Putman, Rosa Ramos, Grant Richardson, Jocelynn Rivera,
Maria Rocha, Yennifer Rojo, Marta Roper, Tony Scola, Brandon
Senda, Adam Silkwood, Billy Skeens, Brenda Smith, Wilibaldo
Solares, John Solomon, Peyton Spiller, Chuck Stinger, Sergio
Valdez, Trinity White, Mallory Wilmot, Iginia Zurita
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Our Parish Pastoral Council meets on Thursday,
October 16th at 7pm in the conference room.
DELEGATION TO CINQUERA, EL SALVADOR
On Sunday, September 21 scholarship students from
El Salvador visited St. Sabina and shared their
experiences and expressed their thanks at our 8am
and 10:30am Masses. St. Sabina is working with Our
Lady of the Presentation to organize a trip to El
Salvador in January of 2015, giving parishioners the
opportunity to visit the communities of Cinquera and
San Rafael Cedros, along with other places of
significance within El Salvador. If you are interested in
traveling with this delegation, please contact Kris as
soon as possible. Those interested should begin
application for a passport now.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Darrell & Sandy Littler
Peter & Marcia DiGeorge
Tony & Teresa Medrano
Donn & Kathy Mosman
Kari & Laura Monsees
Adam & Kristie Silkwood
Cooper & Cristina Tracy
Brett & Tricia Dreas
Nelson and Holly Cartagena
Austin and Megan Speer
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44 Years!
36 Years!
34 Years!
32 Years!
13 Years!
10 Years!
10 Years!
1 Year!
4 Years!
3 Years!
10-17-1970
10-14-1978
10-18-1980
10-16-1982
10-12-2001
10-16-2004
10-16-2004
10-12-2013
10-09-2010
10-08-2011
Pictured are the winners of the 13th annual Paul Vargo
Golf Tournament. The team from Cullen Funeral Home;
Kevin Kintner, Kirk Kintner, Les Blackburn and Jake Englebrake
Mary Bauer, Coordinator for Missouri Knights of Columbus Special Olympics and Jennifer, a special Olympic
participant, accept a check in the amount of $3,819.97. This amount is the proceeds from the 13th annual
Paul Vargo Golf Tournament. Thanks to all of the sponsors and golfers.
– BANK –
of
BELTON
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MUFFLERS
MEMBER FDIC
Great Service • Great Prices
Ph. 816-331-4888
• Brakes
• Shocks
• Mufflers • Struts
HARDWARE-BUILDING MATERIALS-PAINT
Discounts to Seniors
617 North Scott
Belton, MO 64012
P.O. Box 619
331-2211
Fax 331-0981
903 N. Scott - Belton, MO
Ph. 331-0566 • Fax 322-2231
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-1 PM
BELTON
TRANSMISSION
AND REPAIR
Eckhard Preuss
Agent
8009 E. 171st PO Box 645
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Bus 816.331.4288 Fax 816.331.2907
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Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise
starting as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and
Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person
will reserve your cabin.
Domestic & Foreign
Ron Gardella, Parishioner
(816) 318-8955
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785
315 N. Scott,
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
12800 2nd St., Grandview, MO 64030
Belton
© GRANNY “GRAN’MA WISE” sez:
“Oh, for cry’in out loud”
Free
Insured
Estimates
• Concrete Steps
• Splash Blocks
• Specialty Products
www.alliedconcreteproducts.com
Roofing
Specialists
“Perfume is to be mildly
discovered, not to overwhelm
AND SONS
ROOFING
someone”
(816) 331-8909
Daniel Meissen
By B.A. Ray (if you can’t b a Ray, b a Sunbeam!)
Ph. 816-966-8836
Doug Thurman — Parishioner
www.heartlandelectric.com
New • Re-Roofs
Repairs
Tel: (816) 318-8500
Residential-Commercial-Industrial
WHY IS IT
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
FOURWAY
P L U M B I N G
Belton, MO 64012
Air Conditioning • Furnaces
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
DRAIN CLEANING
GARBAGE DISPOSALS
FAUCETS • SINKS • TUBS
TOILETS & SUMP PUMPS
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
Consider
Remembering
Your Parish in
Your Will.
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
Humidifiers • Air Filters
Teresa M. Kelly, D.V.M.
SAME DAY SERVICE
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
HOUSE CALLS
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
REASONABLE RATES
Jennifer D. McCallum, D.V.M.
Kenneth A. Vansickle, D.V.M.
SAME LOCATION 31 YRS Phone: (816) 331-0061
Fax: (816) 331-0443
MASTER PLUMBERS
1001 E. North Avenue
NICK & MARION BIONDO, JR. (58 Hwy) • Belton, MO
331-1650
607 N. SCOTT, BELTON
WHY IS IT?
(816) 322-1013
17232 Bel-Ray Place
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-12:00noon
McGilley & George Funeral Homes PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE
Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans - Serving St. Sabina Since 1944
Allen L. Meyer
322-2995
Kibbey A. George
Belton
611 Chestnut
Funerárias McGilley & George
¡Sirviendo a nuestras comunidades desde el 1909!
Directores: Allen L. Meyer y Kibbey A. George
Planes Fúnebres Pre-Arreglados
Benjamin Ortiz, Consejero de Servicios Familiares
COLLISION REPAIR CENTER
20203 Holmes Rd., Belton, MO 64012
RICK HOWARD
816-322-1900
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISHIONER
FAX 322-0705
COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST
522260 St Sabina Church
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
RESPETO A LA VIDA—LA DIGNIDAD HUMANA
CENA DE BIENVENIDA—PRÓXIMO FIN DE
SEMANA
La Iglesia Católica nos enseña que la vida humana es
sagrada y que la dignidad de cada ser humano es la
base de una visión moral de la sociedad. El tratar toda
vida con dignidad es tan simple como la Regla de Oro:
tratar a los demás como uno quisiera que le traten a
uno. Como seres imperfectos esto se pone difícil para
nosotros cuando se trata de alguien diferente a
nosotros. Esta semana, en la observancia del
Domingo Respeto a la Vida, vamos a orar por nosotros
mismos. Que seamos capaces de tratar a todos con
dignidad: el niño por nacer, los con enfermedades
mentales, las personas sin hogar, los desempleados,
los inmigrantes y las personas de tercera edad.
DOMINGO PAN PARA EL MUNDO
Pan para el Mundo es una voz cristiana que
colectivamente pide a los líderes de nuestra nación
que eliminen el hambre en este país y en el extranjero.
Movido por la gracia y el amor de Dios en Jesucristo,
nos acercamos a nuestros vecinos, ya sea que vivan
en la casa de al lado, el siguiente estado, o en otro
continente. Al cambiar las políticas y condiciones que
permiten que el hambre persista, proporcionamos
ayuda y oportunidades más allá de las comunidades
en las que vivimos. El hambre no es un asunto
partidista, y Pan para el Mundo trabaja con una red de
miles de miembros individuales, iglesias y
denominaciones para garantizar una presencia en
todos los estados de los distritos del Congreso. Pan
equipa e inspira a sus miembros a cumplir con, llamar,
y escribir cartas personales y correos electrónicos a
sus miembros del Congreso.
Cada año, nuestra parroquia participa en una "Ofrenda
de Cartas" al firmar una petición instando al Congreso
a actuar sobre las leyes que afectan a los
hambrientos. Este año vamos a tener una petición en
el fin de semana del 25 y 26 de Octubre pidiendo a
nuestros miembros del Congreso para realizar
cambios en las políticas de ayuda alimentaria de
Estados Unidos que harían que nuestro programa de
ayuda alimentaria sea más eficaz. Por favor considere
la adición de su nombre a la petición.
DANZA DE MATACHINEZ
A todas las personas que son parte de la danza de
Matachinez de nuestra parroquia de Santa Sabina: Se
les informa que las practicas darán inicio en este mes
de Octubre. Por favor recoger su esquema con el Sr.
Juan López o el Sr. Gerardo Arenivas.
A las personal interesadas en participar en la danza
por primer ves, por favor hablen con el Sr. Juan Lopez
al teléfono 816-382-7005 o con el Sr. Gerardo
Arenivas al teléfono 816-719-7563.
Tendremos una Cena de Bienvenida el Sábado, 18 de
Octubre a las 5pm. Si usted es nuevo feligrés este
año, o si le gustaría unir a la parroquia como miembro,
por favor, venga a compartir en comida y
compañerismo con otros nuevos feligreses, el
personal de la parroquia, y lideres de los ministerios.
Por favor, traiga una ensalada o postre para compartir.
COLECTA DEL DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS
MISIONES
El próximo fin de semana nuestra parroquia celebrará
el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones. Este año se nos
invita a extender nuestras manos y ayudar a construir
la Iglesia en Mongolia, la iglesia católica más joven del
mundo, como también a iglesias locales en las zonas
mas remotas de nuestro planeta. Mediante el trabajo
de estas iglesias y su testimonio de Cristo, los pobres
reciben ayuda práctica y experimentan el amor y la
misericordia de Dios, su esperanza y paz. Por favor,
rece diariamente por las Misiones y venga preparado
el próximo fin de semana para dar generosamente en
la colecta para la Sociedad para la Propagación de la
Fe.
Para
obtener
más
información,
visite
www.IAmAMissionary.org.
En estas fotos
aparecen
algunos de los
niños de la
Escuela de
Religion.
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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
PLATICAS MATRIMONIALES - 11 Y 18 DE OCTUBRE
Platicas Matrimoniales ofrecerán los sábados, 11 y 18 de Octubre a
las 10am-3pm en el cuarto de conferencia en el abajo del templo
chico. Todas las parejas necesitan asistir los dos platicas. Para mas
información, llame Martina y Abelardo Arreola a 816-668-6621 o Kris
a 816-979-3151.
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES - 8 DE NOVIEMBRE
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. Para mas información, por favor comuníquese con Kris
al 816-979-3151. FAVOR DE LLENAR SU APLICACIÓN PARA ASISTIR A LAS
PLATICAS CON ANTICIPACIÓN. NO SE OFRECE CUIDADO DE NIÑOS.
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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En la foto aparecen los
que asistieron a las
pláticas bautismales en
el 13 de Septiembre.
Felicidades a Eduardo, hijo
de Eduardo y Flor, por su
bautismo.
INVITACIÓN AL RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)
-La catequesis normalmente ha sido orientada a los niños. De ahí que al hablar hoy de
catequesis uno haga referencia directa a los niños y preadolescentes y, a veces, la
referencia es sólo a "primera comunión".
-Últimamente, la Iglesia ha comenzado a recalcar que la catequesis es para todos, y más
principalmente para los adultos, porque de ellos va a depender el que haya una iglesia
adulta y responsable. Hacen falta seglares responsables y bien preparados cristianamente.
-Nuestra sociedad es una sociedad que está reclamando cristianos que sepan "dar razón
de su fe", que testifiquen a un Cristo vivo, que sean constructores de un nuevo mundo.
-Ante estas exigencias de "cristianos auténticos" cabe preguntarse con san Pablo: "¿Cómo
van a invocar al Señor si no creen en El? ¿Cómo van a creer si no han oído hablar de El?
¿Y cómo van a oír hablar si no hay quien predique?" (Rom. 10,14). Esta es la cuestión:
¿Cómo va a haber cristianos comprometidos si casi no han oído hablar de Jesucristo y de la
fe?
-Por eso en nuestra parroquia vamos a comenzar un plan catecúmenal para adultos y
jóvenes adultos. ¿En qué va a consistir, qué es, cómo funciona, etc.? Todo esto lo
explicaremos en la reunión que se tendrá próximamente el Domingo 14 de Septiembre en el
salón de la parroquia a las 10 de la mañana. Quedan todos invitados.
12 de Octubre del 2014
28° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
Felicidades a Brhandon, hijo de Jesús y Heidy por su bautismo el
Domingo, 28 de Septiembre.
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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frjeff@stsabinaparish.org
dwayne@stsabinaparish.org
mikeg@stsabinaparish.org
zuiri@stsabinaparish.org
bridget@stsabinaparish.org
kris@stsabinaparish.org
biagio@stsabinaparish.org
susan@stsabinaparish.org
kirstie@stsabinaparish.org
marta@stsabinaparish.org
jeffshields@stsabinaparish.org
tracy@stsabinaparish.org
bultmann@diocesekcsj.org
jeniferValenti@att.net
Centro de Salud - 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092