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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
St. Sabina
Catholic
Church
Belton, MO
Pictured is Victor with his sponsor, Jeff, at the
November Confirmation Sponsor Night.
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 NOVEMBER 24-28, 2014
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
8am
6pm
11am
Prayer Service
†Bishop Raymond Boland
†Norma Boles (Carnegie Village)
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Thurs.
Fri.
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, November 23 - Domingo, 23 de Noviembre
Christ the King
Tomorrow’s Priests: Vocations Fund
Lord of Love Bake Sale
9:00am
9am
†Fr. Don Cleary
No Mass or Prayer Service
Parish School of Religion
10:00am RICA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014
11:30am Leukemia Fundraiser
4:00pm
†Mary and Francis Hohenschild
8:00am
†Pat Lee
10:30am
†John Gallentine
12:30pm Spanish †Carmen Cedillo
†Sabino Torres
11:00am Escuela de Religión
1:30pm
Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
7:00pm
Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Monday, November 24 - Lunes, 24 de Noviembre
10:00am Uplift Cooks
GENERAL INFO
4:00pm
Uplift
6:30pm
Cub Scouts
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
6:30pm
Marian Prayer Group
Peg Agnew, Rob Kottenbrock, Kayla Roper, Harold
Siglar, and Alex Torres
7:00pm
Boy Scouts
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
2:15pm
Chronic Disease Management Class
John Hagemann, Quin Henry, Wendy Mora, Kathy
Spencer, and Jerry Stella
7:00pm
Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
STEWARDSHIP
9:00am
“‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was
thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you
welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you
cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’”
Matthew 25: 34-36
We must not be unconcerned about the gifts God has
given us; in fact, we need to use those gifts to build the
Kingdom of God. And we certainly cannot show a lack
of care for those in need. Jesus has made this point
throughout His ministry. The cost of indifference is as
great as that of openly mistreating others. Even the
well known author and playwright George Bernard
Shaw once said, “The worst sin toward our fellow
creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to
them: that is the essence of inhumanity.”
See more at: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com/
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - NOV 16
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
Funds on deposit with the Diocese:
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$ 11,098.97
$
626.52
$
409.50
$ 166,155.05
Tuesday, November 25 - Martes, 25 de Noviembre
Wednesday, November 26 - Miércoles, 26 de Noviembre
Legion of Mary
11:00am Mass at Carnegie Village
7:00pm
Choir Practice
7:00pm
ESL (Ingles Como Segunda Lengua)
Thursday, November 27 - Jueves, 27 de Noviembre
Thanksgiving Day
Parish office Closed
7:00pm
Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Friday, November 28 - Viernes, 28 de Noviembre
Parish Office Closed
No 8am Mass or Prayer Service
7:00pm
Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
Saturday, November 29 - Sábado, 29 de Noviembre
Jesse Tree (Unwrapped Toys)
3:00pm
Confessions
Sunday, November 30 - Domingo, 30 de Noviembre
First Sunday of Advent
10:30am RCIA Rite of Acceptance
10:00am RICA
11:00am Ensayo del Coro Hispano
1:30pm
Ensayo de la Obra de Guadalupe
7:00pm
Guadalupe Matachines Dancers Practice
PASTORAL CARE
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
DE LA MUERTE A LA NUEVA VIDA
† Colleen Roeckers, sister of Bob Roeckers
† Wilbur S. Mitsdarffer, father of Drew Mitsdarffer
† Pat Lee, Beautiful Savior
† Julio Flores, primo (cousin) de Betty, Rosa, y Gustavo
Cedillo
† Tom Walsh, husband of Liz Walsh
† Carlos Sanchez, Beautiful Savior
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. QUE DESCANSEN EN PAZ.
NURSING HOME MASS SCHEDULE
Nov 26
Dec 3
Dec 10
Dec 17
11:00am
10:30am
10:00am
10:00am
Carnegie Village
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation Center of Raymore
Foxwood Springs
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED
the WELCOMED AND VALUED presentation by
Catholic Charities last Saturday. Together we can help
end the stigma associated with mental health
problems.
SICK AND HOMEBOUND MINISTERS
I have a few copies of the annual publication “The
Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and
Homebound 2015” available for $6 each. If you would
like a copy please contact Marta in the parish office at
816-979-3154 or 816-331-4713, ext. 54.
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing
all, we ask you to bless your friends who are sick.
Give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and
patience in pain. Let them recover their health, so that
they may join with us in joyfully praising your name, for
you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN
Jim Agnew
Richard M Armstrong
Betty Axtell
Jennie Baylor
Mary Ann Bays
Allie Biondo
Gretchen Butler
Rita Cain
Beth Clark
Marvin Cohen
Jane Coon
Mary Curtis
Nancy Dalton
Mary Deal
Margo Dellaguardia
Paul DeMar
Dick Garnier
Vincent Giacone
Debbie Globoke
Gloria Hall
Frank Hansel
Cherie Hatfield
Ella Hemmen
Richard Hoedl
Teresa Kelly
Bill Locke
Debbie Locke
Jo Locke
Gerzon Medina
Connie Medlock
Paul Miller
Rita Miller
Elta Neumann
Doris Oberste
Jim Ohnemus
Ann Ryan
Lois Simpson
Pat Simpson
Caren Smith
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Lori Stewart
Scott Stout
Nick Sullivan
Jean Tate
Karen Tierney
Cathy Ware
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Pablo Zayas
SOCIAL JUSTICE
JUSTFAITH - SANCTITY 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.
We are looking to begin this program in January. This
program requires a six week commitment. If you are
interested in participating, please get in touch with
Bridget Hernandez by November 30. 816-979-3159
bridget@stsabinaparish.org.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM THE HEART
Are you looking for a way to help families in need this
Advent? Heart-N-Hand helps
members of our community who
are struggling at Christmas time
by providing toys through their
Gifts from the Heart program.
They are needing help with
intake, order filling, and toy pick
ups. Intake dates will be at
Heart and Hand 200 B St.
Belton, MO 64012 : Tuesday,
December 2nd 9am-2pm; Thursday, December 4th
3pm-8pm; and Saturday, December 6th 9am-2pm.
They would love to have some bilingual (Spanish)
volunteers for intake, but it's not necessary to speak
Spanish. They especially need help on Tuesday,
December 2nd. Order filling will be the second week
of December. Dates and times will vary according to
the number of applicants. Toy pick up dates will be:
Tuesday, December 16th 9am-2pm; Thursday,
December 18th 3pm-8pm; Saturday, December 20th
9am-2pm. If you would like to help with this ministry,
please
contact
Bridget
Hernandez:
bridget@stsabinaparish.org
or
816-979-3159.
www.facebook.com/gfthChristmasprogram
OVER 55
PASTOR’S LUNCH AT CARNEGIE VILLAGE
The Seventh Annual Pastor’s Luncheon will be held
on
Thursday,
December
4th
at
noon
at Carnegie Village. The staff at Carnegie Village
would like to extend an invitation to all senior adults
to Carnegie’s Dining Room for lunch and the beautiful
music of Steve, who will be providing Christmas music
during the luncheon. Please RSVP by Friday,
November 28th by calling 816-331-7848.
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STEWARDSHIP
THANK YOU FROM LORD OF LOVE CHURCH
St. Sabina:
Thank you so very much for your contributions of
volunteers (and the proceeds of your bake sale) to our
Wednesday Community Meal.
With your partnership, we passed the “Feeding 5000”
milestone on October 1, just before our 3rd anniversary
on October 5. We have served a total of 5770 meals thus
far this year, and because of your help, we hope to serve
many more!
In His Love, Lord of Love Lutheran Church
COMMUNITY MEALS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Due to the holiday, Lord of Love is short on volunteers for
their community meal on Wednesday, November 26.
Food preparation is from about 2pm - 5pm, they will need
help serving from about 5pm - 6:30pm, and with clean up
from about 6:30pm - 7:45pm. If you can help with any of
this, please contact Bridget Hernandez 816-979-3159.
GENEROSITY
The word generosity comes from the Latin word "birth"
and etymologically means "someone of noble birth." This
may unintentionally give out the involvement of our own
wealth to other people. Now, that's not all bad, but what
we need to do is move beyond generosity, as if we give
what is rightfully ours from birth or what we have earned.
What we need to do is go beyond generosity and toward
stewardship—a belief that everything belongs to God, no
matter how much we have earned, and we are stewards
who represent God.
A very different way to view all our "stuff."
-The Little Burgundy Book on Stewardship Reflections
based on the Gospel of Mark.
JESSE TREE COLLECTION
This Advent we will be having our Jesse Tree collections,
as usual, to help those in need in our community this
Christmas. Our Jesse Tree collections begin next
weekend, November 29 & 30 with toys. The toys will be
given to families in need this Christmas and to Heart-NHand’s Gifts from the Heart program. We are in special
need of gifts for the 10-12 age range and teenagers.
Some ideas would be: (for 10-12) makeup kits, craft kits,
robotics, Legos, remote control toys, speakers, head
phones, (for teens) $10 gift cards for Target/Walmart/etc.,
earbuds, lip balm. Also, on the following Monday at 2pm
we will be moving the donations out of the church. Please
stop by and help if you are available. Thank you!
Here is what we will be collecting each week:
NOV 29 and 30
Toys (unwrapped)
DEC 6 and 7
Gloves, hats, scarves, and socks
DEC 13 and 14
Canned food and non-perishable items
DEC 20 and 21
Special Collection for Religious Retirement
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Our parish office will be closed
Thursday and Friday, November
27-28
in
observance
of
Thanksgiving. The entire staff
gives thanks for all the gifts of
time, talent and treasure given by
our parishioners. May you all
have a blessed Thanksgiving.
LEUKEMIA FUNDRAISER - NOV 23 AT 11:30AM
Please join us Sunday, November
23 in the gymnasium, after
the10:30 Mass for Charity Chili and
BINGO, benefitting the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society.
Win BINGO
prizes and raffle prizes, and support
a great cause with ALL proceeds
going directly to the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society! EVERYONE is
welcome, so please spread the word
to anyone you know in the area. The event will be
from 11:30am to 3pm. Suggested donation is $10
for 10 rounds of BINGO, and $5 for chili/hotdog,
chips, dessert, and a drink.
For over 2 years, parishioner Theresa Humke has
been fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society and running marathons in honor of her
nephew, Rafael Herrador, who was diagnosed with
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 6
years old. Rafael is now 15 years old and cancer
free, thanks to patient care and funding for drug
research from organizations like LLS. Also please
see Theresa’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
fundraising website for more information at http://
pages.teamintraining.org/mid/wdw15/thumke. date!
TV RAFFLE
Our Romero Committee is selling tickets for a 50”
Magnavox LED 1080p HDTV. The tickets are on $5
each and the winner will be drawn before Christmas.
All funds raised will be used for our annual
celebration
in
honor of Bishop
Oscar
Romero,
which will be held
on
Saturday,
March 14th. To
purchase a ticket,
please contact Kris
in the parish office
at 816-331-4713.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
REFLECTION ON THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING, LAST SUNDAY OF YEAR A
Today is the last Sunday of Liturgical Year A. The final
Sunday of Ordinary time celebrates the Solemnity of
Christ the King. For several weeks we have been
listening to passages from Matthew which call us to
readiness and alertness in view of Jesus’ final coming
and ensuing judgment. Today, Matthew’s gospel
reading from chapter 25 makes specific the basis for
that final judgment.
The first reading from Ezekiel articulates how deeply
committed God, our shepherd, is to all creation, caring
in a special way for the sick, the lost, the strayed, the
scattered and the injured. While we ourselves are often
the sheep in need of God’s care, God invites us to be
shepherds who reach out to protect and care for the
sheep. God so cares for and identifies with the sheep
that caring for anyone in need is showing care and
concern for God. Ezekiel claims that we will be judged
on such a lifestyle.
Those paying attention to Jesus example and teaching
will not be surprised by the coming judgment. God,
through Jesus, manifests all that a good shepherd does
for the sheep. Psalm 23 reveals our God as one who
continually guides, cares, feeds, welcomes, hosts and
shepherds us. With the psalmist we are called to
proclaim that “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing
I shall want.” Jesus came to concretize God’s love for
us, calling us to do for one another what God continues
to do for us.
Final judgment will separate sheep from goats based on
care, concern, compassion and kindness towards
anyone in need, most especially the weak and
powerless. In so doing we are acknowledging and
caring for Christ, who intimately and deeply identifies
with all in need. The king’s words “Come” or “Depart”
reflect the lifestyle and choices that others have made
throughout their lives. Ultimately, we choose, through
our everyday actions toward others, what our final
destiny will be.
Going to church, praying, and devotion to God, while
important, is not the basis for final judgment according
to Matthew. Rather welcoming
hospitality
of
care
and
concern for the least of our
brothers and sisters is the true
proof of our lived spirituality.
If our spirituality does not flow
out into such loving care and
concern for others, then it is
for naught.
Paul’s first letter to the
Corinthians boldly claims that
through Christ’s passion, death and resurrection we
have all been given new life. We are called to share in
Christ’s life-giving activity by living the Jesus lifestyle.
Love of others is love of God. In so doing, we partner
with Jesus in bringing about the fulfillment of all
creation, and the eternal establishment of God’s forever
reign, “so that God may be all in all.”
The last Sunday of the Liturgical year is an excellent
time to assess how faithful we have been to Christ’s call
to love as deeply and as intimately as we have been
loved. Take time this week to reflect on how you have
shown care and concern for those in need this past
year. If you have responded with love and compassion
to other this past year, then recommit yourself to
continue the Jesus life style. If you have not done so
well this past year, resolve to do something concrete
and specific for others in need. Make a list of possible
concrete actions that you can follow through on whether
it be in your family, church, community or city.
The beginning of another new year of grace next
Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, is the ideal
opportunity to resolve to do for others what God
continually does for us. This Advent, how will you show
care and concern for all in need? Take time to love
others as intimately and as caring as God loves and
cares for us.
SCC
BIBLE STUDY
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, NOV 23, 2014
1st Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Psalm: 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6(1)
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, NOV 30, 2014
1st Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
Psalm: 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4)
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
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 November 23rd, December 7th and 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 meeting will be December 3rd, 7-8:30pm in
the Parish Hall.
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSES!
AND
CONFIRMATION
December 7th is our service to the community meeting.
We will be making stockings for the homeless and we
need for everyone to help bring gifts to stuff the
stockings. Small toiletries like razors, soap, deodorant,
wash cloths, hand and foot warmers, snacks like beef
jerky, cheese/peanut butter crackers, canned soups or
meat like Vienna sausages or tuna and wooden
matches. All gifts will be greatly appreciated. We will
also be making candles for the homeless and baking
Christmas cookies for them.
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR NIGHT
Your next meeting will be December 10th, 7-8:30pm in
the Parish Hall.
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.
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
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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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.
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 was mailed to each family
outlining the program and it included 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.
THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR UPLIFT
We need volunteers to help prepare several dishes that
will be served to the homeless on November 26th. Please
contact Kirstie Roberts if you would like to help.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
There will be no PSR classes or youth activities next
Sunday, November 30th in observance of the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Pictured are
Jordan Martin
and Jerod
Duncan who
volunteered at
Uplift on
Monday,
November 10.
WELLNESS CENTER
SIMPLE WAYS TO “TURN UP THE
BURN” (INCREASE YOUR METABOLISM)
PART 4
Unwind with a glass of wine. Alcohol can raise your
metabolic rate for up to 95 minutes. In fact, a large
peer-reviewed study found that women who regularly
enjoy a drink are seven to eight pounds lighter, on
average, than teetotalers.
Hit the hay. Irregular sleep patterns can disrupt the
circadian rhythm of your cells, throwing your
metabolism out of whack. Do your best to get a steady
eight hours of rest each night.
WELLNESS SCREENINGS
are offered the 1st and
3 Saturdays of the month from 8:30am-11:30am. The
next Saturday screening will be on November 15th.
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INDIVIDUAL
WELLNESS
COACHING
and
Therapeutic Massage services are now being offered
through the Wellness Center. 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.
Getting to Better 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Zumba Gold 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Restorative Yoga 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving - CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
PARISH HAPPENINGS
TOMORROW’S PRIESTS
COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
SPECIAL
The Vocations Office has wonderful news-we now have
33 young men studying for the priesthood at five different
seminaries around the country and in Rome. This is a
great blessing for our diocese and a great challenge for
us financially. The average cost per seminarian per year
is over $30,000 for tuition and professional training, and
we need your help, your prayers and your generosity to
maintain the momentum. We are blessed to have 9 men
being ordained to the priesthood this spring and more
young men are on the way! So our future, in God’s grace
and in the Holy Spirit’s care, is very bright. Please help us
to support our seminarians.
SCC DINNER - MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
Our Wellness Center is hosting a dinner for all Small
Christian Community members and their families on
Monday, December 1 from 5-7pm in the Wellness Center.
This will be an open house event, so if you can’t make it
at 5pm, please stop by as your schedule allows.
As one of the characteristics of Small Christian
Communities is reaching out to others in need, we are
asking each family attending the meal to bring a blanket,
or bath towels, or kitchen towels that can be given to
families in need this Christmas season. St. Sabina
collects toys, hats, gloves, and food in conjunction with
our Jesse Tree donations to help families with Christmas
gifts, but many times families are in great need of other
practical household items, as well, and we would like to
help in this way. Please plan on joining us for this special
SCC Dinner hosted by our Wellness Center. To help us in
our planning, please RSVP to the parish office at 816-331
-4713 and let us know how many from your family will
attend.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Monday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a holy day
of obligation. Holy Day Masses will be celebrated at
8:00am and 7:00pm that day. Please note that the
7:00pm Mass will be a bilingual Mass.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
PARISH HAPPENINGS
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - DEC 12
All are invited to our parish celebration in honor of Our
Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, December 12th.
♦ 5:30pm: Rosary
♦ 6:00pm: Play Re-enacting the apparition of Our
Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego
♦ 6:45pm: Matachinez Dancers
♦ 7:00pm: Mass
♦ 8:00pm: Reception in the Gym
Christmas Mass times will be:
Wednesday, December 24 at 4:00pm
Thursday, December 25 at 10:00am
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.
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PARISH HAPPENINGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!
Jessica Alvarado, Tailer Armenta, Nancy Baker, Tom Baldwin,
Anthony Beecher, Pauline Bellm, Jim Boike, Debbie Borgman,
George Bremer, Anna Butcher, Doug Butscher, Rosalva Canchola,
Brandon Carmona, Judith Carrera, Barb Carter, Aidee Castillo,
Jasmine Cervantes, Joksam Chimal, Allison Contreras, Gerardo
Coreas, Deborah Croux, Robin Crutcher, Johnathan Cruz, Wendy
Duran, Ximena Duran, Heidy Escobar, Gloria Garcia, Carlos
Garcia, Jason Giacone, Aaron Goldsmith, Violeta Gomez, Julio
Gracida, Victor Guerrero, Carolyn Hedgepeth, Erick Hernandez,
Kathleen Huffman, Clara Jakobe, Leah Jarvis, Nick Lager, Sydney
Latham, Melany Martens, Helen McBride, Bob McDonald, Ana
McIntosh, Aspen Michalski, Anna Morris, Pat Murphy, Michelle
Owens-Fogarty, Barry Park, Jennifer Parker, Joshua Perez, Krisla
Peterman, Joel Pina, Frances Prendergast, Kara Pruitt, Maria
Reyes, Stephanie Reynolds, Teresa Richardson, Virginia Rojo,
John Ryan, Joey Stanley, Bentley Stegner, Yair Trejo, Alejandra
Valles, Brandy Velasco, Brian Velazquez, Sharon Wiglesworth,
John Wooldridge
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! ¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO!
Jim & Peg Agnew
James & Rose Wall
Paul & Mary Jo O’Brien
Mike & Diane Rooney
John & Debbie Borgman
Maurice & Monica Burgin
Gustavo & Dina Morales
Brent & Jeanne Hermsmeier
Omar & Marissa Carbajal
Daniel & Maira Lopez
Franklin & Maria Lopez
Adalberto & Antonia Rivera
Blair & Jennifer Parker
Phillip & Maria Rodriguez
50 Years!
50 Years!
47 Years!
44 Years!
34 Years!
24 Years!
23 Years!
19 Years!
17 Years!
15 Years!
14 Years!
8 Years!
7 Years!
4 Years!
11/26/1964
11/28/1964
11/25/1967
11/24/1970
11/28/1980
11/24/1990
11/25/1991
11/25/1995
11/28/1997
11/27/1999
11/25/2000
11/29/2006
11/24/2007
11/27/2010
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS
It's not too early to begin thinking about
poinsettias for decorating the church for
Christmas. In your November and
December
packets
of
monthly
envelopes you will find an envelope for
donations to our Art and Environment
fund. We use these funds to purchase
poinsettias to enhance our church for
the Christmas season. You may also
make a donation on our website. On the home page,
click on the on-line giving box located at the top right of
your screen. This will direct you to our on-line giving site.
If this is your first on-line gift, please click, don't have a
log in, and you will be prompted for registration
information. If you have any questions about on-line
giving, please contact Bridget Hernandez at 816-9793159 or bridget@stsabinaparish.org.
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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.
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Please join us on Thanksgiving
Day, November 27th at 9am for
our Thanksgiving Day Mass to
give thanks to God for all of his
blessings.
LITURGY
NATIVITY SET
RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to
Deacon
Mike
Gates, whose name
was drawn as the
winner
of
the
Nativity Set Raffle.
Deacon
Mike
offered the Nativity Set to Beautiful Savior Nursing
Home and they have accepted his gift. Special thanks
to Rob Kottenbrock for painting and donating the
Nativity Set for the raffle. Thank you to all of you who
purchased tickets! We raised $464.00 for the purchase
and installation of the new organ. Thank you!
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Sacristans and
Lectors: It is time to begin making the schedule for
January, February and March. Please contact Susan
Ratigan by November 30 if you have any dates for
which you are unable to be scheduled. An e-mail was
sent to all ministers on November 14. If you did not
receive this e-mail, please contact the parish office to
update your e-mail address in the parish census.
Thank you! susan@stsabinaparish.org or 816-9793158.
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JUSTICIA SOCIAL
REGALOS DEL CORAZÓN PROGRAMA DE
NAVIDAD
¿Está buscando una manera de ayudar a las familias
necesitadas en este Adviento? Heart-N-Hand ayuda a
los miembros de nuestra comunidad, que están
luchando en la época de Navidad, proporcionando
juguetes a través de su programa de Navidad Regalos del Corazón. Ellos necesitan ayuda con la
toma de información, el llenado de ordenes, y la
recogida de juguetes. Fechas de la toma de
información serán: Martes, 2 de Diciembre 9 a.m.-2
p.m.; Jueves, 4 de Diciembre 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; y Sábado,
6 de Diciembre 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Les encantaría tener algunos voluntarios quienes
hablan español para la toma de información Ellos
necesitan, especialmente, ayuda el Martes, 2 de
Diciembre. El llenado de ordenes será la segunda
semana de Diciembre. Las fechas y horarios pueden
variar dependiendo del número de solicitantes. Fechas
para la recogida de juguetes serán: Martes, 16 de
Diciembre 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Jueves, 18 de Diciembre 3
p.m.-8 p.m.; Sábado, 20 de
Diciembre 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. Si a
usted le gustaría ayudar con
este ministerio, comuníquese
con
Bridget
Hernández:
bridget@stsabinaparish.org o
816-979-3159.
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ESCUELA DE RELIGIÓN
GRUPO DE JÓVENES
Su próxima junta será el 3 de Diciembre, de 7 a 8:30pm
en el Salón Parroquial.
NOCHE DE PADRINOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN
Su próxima junta ser el 10 de Diciembre, 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
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
GRACIAS, DE LA IGLESIA LORD OF LOVE
St. Sabina:
Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones de voluntarios (y
la recaudación de su venta de pasteles) a nuestra
Comida para la Comunidad los miércoles.
Con su colaboración, pasamos la meta de “Alimentar a
5000” el 1 de Octubre, justo antes de nuestro 3er
aniversario el 5 de Octubre. Hasta ahorita, hemos servido
un total de 5770 comidas este año, y con su ayuda,
esperamos servir muchas mas!
En Su Amor,
La Iglesia Luterana Lord of Love
COMIDAS PARA LA COMUNIDAD NECESITAN
SU AYUDA!
Debido al día de festivo, la iglesia Lord of Love es corto
en voluntarios por su comida comunitaria el miércoles 26
de Noviembre. La preparación de la comida es de 2 pm a
5
pm,
necesitarán
ayuda
sirviendo
desde
aproximadamente 5 pm—6:30 pm, y con la limpieza de
6:30 pm—7:45 pm. Si usted puede ayudar por favor
póngase en contacto con Bridget Hernández 816-9793159.
GENEROSIDAD
La palabra generosidad viene de la palabra latina
“nacimiento” y en su etimología significa “alguien de
noble nacimiento.”
Esto puede, sin pretenderlo, llevar la implicación de
conceder parte de nuestra propia riqueza a otra gente.
Ahora, eso no es del todo malo, pero lo que nosotros
necesitamos hacer es movernos más allá de la
generosidad—como si nosotros regaláramos lo que por
derecho nos pertenece desde el nacimiento o lo que
hayamos conseguido.
Lo que nosotros necesitamos hacer es ir más allá de la
generosidad y llegar a la corresponsabilidad—a la
convicción de que todo pertenece a Dios, no importa
cuánto hayamos conseguido, y nosotros somos
administradores que representamos a Dios.
Una forma muy diferente de ver todas nuestras “cosas.”
-El Librito Granate, 6 minutos de reflexión sobre la
corresponsabilidad a la luz del Evangelio de Marcos.
LECTURAS
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 hoy, Domingo, 18 de Enero.
LECTURAS DEL DOMINGO, 23 DE NOV
DESCANSO DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
LECTURAS DEL DOMINGO, 30 DE NOV
No habrá clases en la Escuela de Religión o actividades
juveniles el Domingo 30 de Noviembre en conmemoración de la celebración del día de Acción de Gracias. Las
clases continuaran el Domingo 7 de Diciembre.
Primera Lectura: Isaías 63:16b-17, 19b;64:2-7
Salmo: 79:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19
Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 1:3-9
Evangelio: Marcos 13:33-37
Primera Lectura: Ezequiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Salmo: 22:1-2a, 2b-3, 5, 6
Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 15:20-26, 28
Evangelio: Mateo 25:31-46
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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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LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL ESTARÁ CERRADA el Jueves y Viernes, 27
y 28 de Noviembre en observación al día de Acción de Gracias. Todo el personal
parroquial les da gracias a nuestros feligreses por su tiempo y talento dado
durante el año. Les deseamos que todos pasen un día de Acción de Gracias
lleno de bendiciones.
VENTA DE PASTELES Y GALLETAS PARA BENEFICIAR LAS COMIDAS PARA
LA COMUNIDAD
Compre sus postres para el Día del Pavo y ayude a una buena causa al
mismo tiempo!
Nuestros voluntarios que ayudan a preparar y servir las comidas para la
comunidad en la iglesia Señor del Amor harán una venta de pasteles y
galletas durante el fin de semana del 22 y 23 de Noviembre después de
cada Misa. Todos los ingresos se ocuparán para comprar comida y
suministros necesarios para las comidas para la comunidad.
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES - 13 DE DIC
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.
COLECTA DEL ÁRBOL DE JESÉ
Este Adviento vamos a tener nuestras colectas del árbol de Jesé, como de costumbre, para
ayudar a los necesitados en nuestra comunidad en esta Navidad. Nuestras colectas del árbol
de Jesé comienzan el próximo fin de semana, 29 y 30 de Noviembre con los juguetes. Los
juguetes serán entregados a las familias necesitadas en esta Navidad y al programa de HeartN-Hand Regalos del Corazón. Necesitamos, especialmente, regalos para la edad de 10-12
años y adolescentes. Algunas ideas podrían ser: (para 10-12 años) kits de maquillaje, kits de
artesanía, robots, legos, juguetes de control remoto, audífonos, (para adolescentes) tarjetas
de regalo para Target/ Wal-Mart/etc. de $10, auriculares, esmalte de uñas, etc. El siguiente
lunes a las 2pm moveremos las donaciones de la iglesia. Por favor, pase a ayudar si está
disponible. Muchas gracias!
Esta es la lista de lo que estaremos recolectando cada semana.
NOV 29 y 30
Juguetes (sin envolver)
DEC 6 y 7
Guantes, gorros, bufandas, y calcetines
DEC 13 y 14
Comida enlatada
DEC 20 y 21
Colección especial de Jubilación de Religiosos
NOVENA GUADALUPANA
Acompáñenos a rezar el Rosario en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe del 4 al 11 de
Diciembre a las 7pm en la Parroquia.
Nuestra celebración en honor a Virgen de Guadalupe será el 12 de Diciembre.
FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE– 12 DE DIC
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5:30pm: Rosario
6:00pm: Obra Guadalupana
6:45pm: Matachinez
7:00pm: Misa
8:00pm: Refrigerio en el gimnasio
23 de Noviembre del 2014
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
La Parroquia
Católica de
Santa Sabina
Belton, MO
En la foto se aparecen Nelson, Marcela y Angélica durante
la ofertorio de la Misa.
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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