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October 19, 2014
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Pictured above are parishioners that delivered the beans and rice
donations to the migrant farm workers in Lexington, MO.
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
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
Wellness Center 816-979-3090
Jeannine Midgett 816-979-3093
Patricia Moreno 816-979-3092
MASS SCHEDULE
INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 20-24, 2014
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
8am
6pm
11am
8am
8am
Prayer Service
† Don Fenske
† Leonissa Fenske (Carnegie Village)
† George Bleier and deceased family
† Vera Hamburg
† Jim Hamburg
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014
4:00pm
Intentions of the Altar Society
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
8:00am
Intentions of the Mary Curtis Family
10:30am
† Joe Falco Sr.
12:30pm Spanish † Alma Romero
† Pedro Lopez
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
“We give thanks to God always for all of you,
remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to
mind your work of faith and labor of love and
endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our
God and Father, knowing, brothers and sisters loved
by God, how you were chosen.
1 Thessalonians 1: 2-4
In addition to God’s help, St. Paul gathered a team
around him, which he used and empowered in many
ways. Sometimes each of us may think we are more
efficient operating alone. Stewardship, on the other
hand, calls us to see that we are part of a community,
and that community can accomplish more as a group
than any one of us can individually. That is the strength
of community stewardship, a faith-filled people working
hand in hand to build the Kingdom of God. - See more
at: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com/.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - OCT 12
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
Funds on deposit with the Diocese:
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$ 9,467.27
$
592.64
$
936.50
$165,625.97
PARISH CALENDAR
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
Monday, October 20 - Lunes, 20 de Octubre
6:30pm Marian Prayer Group
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:00pm Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
7:00pm Talleres de Oración y Vida
Tuesday, October 21 - Martes, 21 de Octubre
7:00pm Boy Scout Committee Meeting
7:00pm Living Stones
7:00pm Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
Wednesday, October 22- Miércoles, 22 de Octubre
9:00am Legion of Mary
10:00am Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus
11:00am Mass at Carnegie Village
7:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Advocacy Team
7:00pm ESL (Ingles como Segunda Lengua)
7:00pm Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
Thursday, October 23 - Jueves, 23 de Octubre
9:30am Quilters
10:00am Rebranding Catholicism: Pope Francis’ Vision
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
7:00pm Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
7:00pm Spanish Class, Parish Hall
7:00pm RCIA
Friday, October 24 - Viernes, 24 de Octubre
10:00am Spanish Class, Double Classroom
5:00pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth to Worlds of Fun
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Saturday, October 25 - Sábado, 25 de Octubre
3:00pm Confessions
Sunday, October 26 - Domingo, 26 de Octubre
9:00 am Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
11:00am Escuela de Religión
6:00pm Trunk or Treat
7:00pm Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Mary Roth, mother of Leilani Katz, William Roth,
Kathleen Schnorenberg and Janet Sirna
† Oscar Humberto Torres, hermano de Obdulia
Chavarria
† Steve VanDee, friend of Rob Kottenbrock
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. QUE DESCANSEN EN PAZ.
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Oct 22
Oct 29
Nov 5
Nov 12
11:00am
8:00am
10:30am
10:00am
Carnegie Village
St. Sabina Day Chapel
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation of Raymore
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A
RECEPTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A
LOVED ONE - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
AFTER THE 8AM MASS
All those who have lost a loved one are invited to join us
Sunday, November 2 for the 8am All Soul’s Mass
followed by a reception in the gathering space of the
church. We especially invite all those who have lost a
loved one over the past year. All widows and widowers
are also invited to attend.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
RESPECT LIFE—ABORTION
This year Missouri legislators passed a law extending
the time a woman must wait to have an abortion after
she is informed of all of the facts and risks involved
from 24 hours to 72 hours. The hope is that this will
reduce the number of abortions in Missouri. This week,
let’s pray for the women making this decision, that they
see the precious life that is their child. Let’s also pray
for all the precious lives that never made it into this
world.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD SUNDAY
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 next weekend, 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. Some of these changes include:
providing more nutritious food through food-aid—
especially to women and children in the 1000 day
window from conception to the child’s second birthday,
and buying more of the food-aid food locally, helping to
support local farmers and to reduce costs of the food
provided. 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
Don Standley
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Lori Stewart
Charles Stinger II
Marie Stinger
Nick Sullivan
David Tate
Jean Tate
Brenda Uhler
Bob Westfall
Br. Fred Oberrieder Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Doris Oberste
Pablo Zayas
Ann Ryan
Lois Simpson
Pat Simpson
Ella Hemmen
Richard Hoedl
Pat Holbert
Teresa Kelly
Eric Knoll
Rita Lopez
Beth McKenzie
Scott McKenzie
Paul Miller
Tony Morrison
Elta Neumann
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK AND
HOMEBOUND OF OUR PARISH FAMILY IN
YOUR DAILY PRAYERS.
REMEMBRANCE TABLE - ALL SOULS
This year in conjunction with All Souls Day and to
honor those who have gone before us we will have an
Area of Remembrance in the north alcove. We invite
you to bring a picture of your deceased loved one
beginning the weekend of Oct. 18-19. This display to
honor all of our Faithfull Departed will remain up
through the Feast of Christ the King, Sunday
November 23rd.
SAVE THE DATE - SAT., NOV. 15TH - 10AM
Plan on joining us for a educational presentation by
Catholic
Charities
“Mental
Health
Basics,
Understanding Its Impact on Families”.
FOCUS ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Impact On The Family
Many families are ill equipped to respond to the
multiple challenges of a family member’s diagnosis of
mental illness. Behaviors can be misinterpreted, and
finding effective resources and medical interventions
may prove overwhelming. The strain on the family can
be significant. The stigma that often accompanies this
illness may cause families to be hesitant to share their
need for support during this difficult time. How can we
be of support to people in our parish community
living with this challenging illness? For more
information contact Marta Roper in the parish office at
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.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
Cristian Abel Amador Guzman, son of Israel Amador
and Abigail Guzman.
Luis Alberto Alonso Guzman, son
of Luis Alonso and Abigail
Guzman.
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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOPE GALA
Please join Chairs Peggy & Mark Schmidtlein on
Saturday, November 8, for the 2014 Celebration of
Hope Gala – A Special 135th Anniversary Celebration.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm,
followed by dinner, auctions and dancing at the Westin
at Crown Center in Kansas City. All proceeds directly
support the mission of Catholic Charities of Kansas
City-St. Joseph, which provides poverty reduction and
prevention programs to more than 150,000 people in
our community each year. To reserve your table,
contact Rachel Larsen at rlarsen@ccharities.com or
816.659.8216. We look forward to seeing you there!
www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A
Responsorial Psalm 96 sets the tone for the focus
of this Sunday’s readings. It acknowledges that God
is king and governs the people with equity or justice.
Because of this we are called upon to “Give the Lord
glory and honor.” All nations are called upon to
worship the Lord, to honor and praise God for acting
with justice and compassion toward all creation. The
other readings enter into dialogue with each other
and the psalm, challenging us to understand and
acknowledge God as the ultimate source of power
and might in the world.
The first reading from Isaiah refers to Cyrus, the
mighty king of the Persians who overwhelmed the
Babylonians and restored the Jewish people to their
land, as God’s anointed.
Cyrus, a Gentile, is
recognized as messiah by Isaiah because Cyrus, by
his actions, accomplished the will and desire of God
for the chosen people. God chose and empowered
Cyrus for this very purpose even though Cyrus did
not know or acknowledge the Lord. Our God is
inclusive beyond anything we could fathom, and we
are called to that same inclusiveness in all our
dealings.
Isaiah concludes by saying that all power rests in
God who uses it justly and expects those who wield
power in the world to use it justly and wisely as well.
God, our guide and model, exercises power for the
common good of all with inclusivity beyond imagining,
most especially toward the poor, the powerless, and
the stranger. All of us, especially those who exercise
power in any fashion, are to attune ourselves to
acting justly, modeling ourselves on our God.
Paul in the beginning of his first letter to the
Thessalonians, praises the community for living lives
of faith, always acting with love and continually
hopeful in Christ Jesus. The gospel, the good news
of Christ Jesus, empowers Paul and his companions
to live lives of conviction, guided by the Spirit, in
modeling the Jesus life style with
all they encounter. For Paul, the
ultimate power in life to live like
Jesus comes from God through
the Spirit. True discipleship for
Paul is our attunement to God’s
power at work in our lives.
Matthew’s Jesus is caught up
in a controversy with some Pharisees and Herodian's,
strange bedfellows who usually would not pal around
together. But in their desire to trap and discredit
Jesus they have teamed up to question him about the
legitimacy of paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus eludes
them by affirming that legitimate human power is to
be respected, as long as God, the ultimate source of
power is acknowledged as well.
In so doing, Jesus affirms that all power is to be
subject to the way God exercises power, namely with
justice and compassion. Whenever human power is
attuned to divine power then both work
collaboratively, accomplishing God’s plans, wishes
and desires for all people.
This week, make time to reflect on how you
exercise power in your life. Is that power aligned to
God’s desire to make justice and compassion a lived
reality? Do we acknowledge God and not ourselves
as the ultimate source of power and might? If so,
how do we manifest that acknowledgment in the way
we live our lives? As we gear up once again for a
lengthy election season, let us pray for the Spirit’s
wisdom and guidance that we, along with all those
who exert power in any way, most especially all our
elected leaders, may exercise power justly and with
compassion.
SCC
BIBLE STUDY
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
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT 26, 2014
1st Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
Psalm: 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51(2)
2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
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 26th, November 9th and November 23rd at
10:30am. All are welcome. Bring a Bible and a friend. To
register for these sessions, please call Biagio at 816-9793153.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP Your next meetings
will be November 5th and 19th, 7-8:30pm in Parish Hall.
DONUT SUNDAYS Please join our First grade class
on November 9th after the 8am and 10:30am Masses for
donuts and orange juice.
HIGH SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION
CLASSES! October 19th will be a special time 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.
November 2nd, 7-8:30, in honor of the holy days of All
Saints and All Souls, we will be meeting at the Belton
Cemetery. Like the meeting before, we will need help
with parent drivers and we will need to be dressed
appropriately for being outside. Permission slips are
available in the Youth Office and on the website.
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.
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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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 November 16th.
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
A TOUR OF THE GREEK ISLES…WHERE
PEOPLE FORGET TO DIE
The common practices of the Greek people who live
long, healthy lives:
Drink some goat’s milk. Researchers found that goat
milk is very similar to human milk and provides
oligosaccharides, which promote healthy intestinal
flora. It’s also hypoallergenic and can usually be
tolerated by people who are lactose intolerant.
The longest lived Greeks tend to live in the island’s
highlands. They exercise by gardening, walking to their
neighbor’s house, or doing their own yard work.
Eat a Mediterranean-style diet with lots of fruits and
vegetables, whole grains, beans, potatoes, and olive
oil. Try cooking with olive oil, which contains
cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats. Never
cook with so much heat that the oil smokes. High heat
breaks down healthy fats, making them much less
healthy.
Drink herbal teas with family and friends. They are
packed with antioxidants and also act as a diuretic,
which can keep blood pressure in check by ridding the
body of excess sodium and water. The key is to drink
herbal teas every day and rotate varieties.
Take a nap. People who nap regularly have up to 35
percent lower chances of dying from heart disease. It
may be because napping lowers stress hormones or
rests the heart.
Make family and friends a priority. Researchers have
analyzed 148 different studies and found that people
who weren’t connected to their communities had a 50
percent greater chance of dying during the follow-up
period of seven and a half years than those who had
strong social networks. So get out there and make
some plans. To your health!!!
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.
STEWARDSHIP
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION
Today is World Mission Sunday! We are invited today
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. Your prayers and generous gift
to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the
collection today help the work of priests, religious and
lay leaders in Mongolia and throughout the Missions
who offer the poor practical help and the experience of
God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. Please
keep the Missions in your daily prayers. Please be as
generous as you can to today’s collection. For more
information, please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org.
BEANS AND RICE DISTRIBUTION
Thank you to the volunteers that went to Lexington,
MO to distribute our rice and beans collection on
Monday, October 6!
Open time Exercise Machines 8:30-10:30am
Yoga Stretch 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Micki Aguayo, Alfredo Aguilar, Sonia Ayala, Kathryn Bell, Pedro
Bonilla, Rylee Bornheimer, Maria Caceres, Brooke Campbell,
Ivan Castillo, Carlos Chavez, Susan Chavez, Craig Cheney,
Trenton Clark, Montana Cummings, Janet Dailey, Diane
Daldrup, Rubi Enriquez, Jacob Fields, Louise Fleetwood, Jimmy
Fuller, Tammy Gagne, Jose Gallardo, Anallely Garrido, Deacon
Mike Gates, Michael Gelatko, Gerardo Giron, Linda Gonzalez,
Laura Hinojos, Trey Hoeper, Jake Jacobs, Maria Keesoon,
Karlie Kennedy, Dave Kratofil, Clemente Landa, Cheyann
Lautner, Marvin Lopez, Gloria Madden, Ricardo Madrid, Jordan
Meckstroth, Adilene Mendoza, Maria Morales, Patricia Morales,
Angela Moreno, Laura Munoz, Maria Orozco, Manuel Ostrom,
Diego Perez, Monica Perez, Heather Poland, Leslie Prieto,
Derek Pritchett, Luz Racela, Emily Ramirez, Gabino Ramirez,
Martha Ramos, Katy Rewald, Heath Rigby, Samantha Rojas,
Nelybeth Rojo, Susan Rolli, Carlos Ruiz, Rudy Schmidt, Anna
Schwarz, Shirley Sears, Maria Segura, Alisson Solares, Manuel
Torres, Marcos Trejo, Selen Valenzuela, Ruth Vazquez, Victor
Vieyra, Kyle Wathor, James Wilson, Madelon Wink, Cece
Wipperman
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Wayne & Darlene Jennings
George & Maxine Bremer
Tom & Michelle Ragsdale
Valiant & Deborah Croux
Jose & Maria Salas
Jeff & Bev Jakobe
Andy & Marsha Puleo
Phillip & Kimberly Baird
Ramon & Stacy Gomez
Randy & Stephanie Dillon
Chris & Emily Bornheimer
Abraham & Yesika Benavides
Don & Lisa Cummings
Shawn & Margaret Fuss
60 Years!
57 Years!
36 Years!
34 Years!
26 Years!
20 Years!
19 Years!
14 Years!
13 Years!
11 Years!
10 Years!
9 Years!
4 Years!
1 Year!
10/22/1954
10/19/1957
10/21/1988
10/25/1980
10/22/1998
10/22/1994
10/20/1995
10/21/2000
10/20/2001
10/25/2003
10/24/2004
10/20/2005
10/23/2010
10/19/2013
Pictured are Miles & Trevor who helped
serve donuts last Sunday.
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DELEGATION TO CINQUERA, EL SALVADOR
We have set the dates of January 13-20, 2015 for our
trip to El Salvador. We are planning this trip in
conjunction with Our Lady of the Presentation Parish.
Those traveling will have the opportunity to visit the
communities of Cinquera and San Rafael Cedros, along
with other places of significance within El Salvador.
Many of you had the chance to hear Zulma speak of her
experience and her thankfulness of being a scholarship
student when she visited our parish in September. We
are pleased that Zulma will be our translator for our
delegation when we are in 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.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26
Next weekend, October 26, we celebrate Priesthood
Sunday. The last
Sunday of October is
designated
as
Priesthood Sunday, a
one-day celebration
of the priesthood
organized by parish
lay
leaders
and
coordinated by the
USA Council of Serra International. In honor of
Priesthood Sunday, we invite you to pray for our Pastor,
Fr. Jeff this week.
PRAYER FOR FATHER JEFF STEPHAN
Most gentle and loving God,
we, your people, thank you for your many gifts,
most especially the gift of your love and presence.
We praise you for the abundant love you bestow upon
us through the many loving and caring people that you
send our way.
As we celebrate Priesthood Sunday
we thank you today, in a special way, for our pastor,
Father Jeff Stephan.
You have blessed him with many special gifts
which he generously and willingly shares
with the whole parish community.
He gifts us with his passion for service to others.
He challenges us with his prophetic dedication to justice.
He enlivens us with his enthusiasm and creativity.
We ask you to bless him as he continues
to live out his baptismal call to minister to your people,
as a priest, pastor, guide, father, and friend.
May you bless him with good health,
continued energy and enthusiasm,
along with wisdom, strength and courage
to continue the work of justice and peace.
May his life be a continued source of blessing for all.
We ask this through your Son and the Spirit, both now
and forever, Amen.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
RESPETO A LA VIDA—EL ABORTO
COLECTA DEL DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS
MISIONES
Este año los legisladores de Missouri aprobó una ley
que extiende el tiempo que una mujer debe esperar a
tener un aborto después de que ella se informa de
todos los hechos y los riesgos que implica, de 24
horas a 72 horas. La idea es que esto reducirá el
número de abortos en Missouri. Esta semana, oremos
por las mujeres quienes están tomando esta decisión,
que ven la vida preciosa que es su hijo. También
vamos a rezar por todas las vidas preciosas que nunca
llegaron a este mundo.
DOMINGO PAN PARA EL MUNDO
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 el
próximo fin de semana, 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. Algunos de estos
cambios incluyen: el suministro de alimentos más
nutritivos a través de la ayuda alimentaria,
especialmente a mujeres y niños en la ventana de
1000 días desde la concepción hasta el segundo
cumpleaños del niño, y la compra de más alimentos de
la ayuda alimentaria a nivel local, ayudando a los
agricultores locales y reduciendo los costos de la
comida proporcionada. Por favor considerar la adición
de su nombre a la petición. Por favor considere la
adición de su nombre a la petición.
¡Hoy es el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones! Se nos
invita a extender nuestras manos y ayudar a construir
la Iglesia en Mongolia, la iglesia católica más joven del
mundo, así como a iglesias locales en las zonas más
remotas de nuestra planeta. Sus oraciones y
generosas donaciones en la colecta del día de hoy
para la Sociedad para la Propagación de la Fe,
ayudarán a la labor de los sacerdotes, religiosos y
líderes laicos en Mongolia y en todas las misiones,
quienes ofrecen a los pobres ayuda práctica y la
experiencia del amor y la misericordia de Dios, su
esperanza y su paz. Por favor, rece diariamente por
las misiones y tenga un corazón generoso para la
colecta. Para obtener más información, visite
www.IAmAMissionary.org.
DISTRIBUCIÓN DEL ARROZ Y FRIJOLES
Gracias a los voluntarios quienes fueron a Lexington,
MO a distribuir nuestra colecta de arroz y frijoles el
Lunes, 6 de Octubre!
En esta foto aparecen los que asistieron a las
platicas bautismales.
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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 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.
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 816-7197563.
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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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.
19 de Octubre del 2014
29° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
El domingo 5 de Octubre, el comité de Monseñor Romero hicieron
pupusas para recaudar fondos para la celebración de Monseñor
Romero el 14 de Marzo del 2015.
En esta foto aparecen Jenny Lopez, María Vilma Cartagena y María Abarca.
700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Teléfono: 816-331-4713
www.stsabinaparish.org
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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
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