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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ombudsman Joe Crayon, 816-812-2500

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

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

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

December 8, 2019 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

Artwork by Sterling, 1st grade

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M I WEEKLY READINGS - DEC. 9 - 15, 2019

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47,or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19;Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

Sat., Dec. 7 - Vigil of The Second Sunday of Advent

4:00PM + Francisca Vasconcellos

Sunday, Dec. 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent

8:00AM + Emil & Mary Yancik

10:30AM + Mary Kay Seller & Frances Spitaleri

Monday, December 9 - Immaculate Conception

8:30AM Communion Service

Tuesday, December 10

8:30AM + Bertha Kelley & Art & Loretta Judy

Wednesday, December 11 - St. Damasus I, Pope

8:30AM + Elvera Hensley, Alice & James Turner

Thursday, December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe

10:00AM For the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Friday, December 13 - St. Lucy

8:30AM Nativity Parish & School

Sat., Dec. 14 - Vigil of the 3rd Sunday of Advent

4:00PM + Fr. Philip Luebbert & Katherine Gebo

Sunday, Dec. 15 - The 3rd Sunday of Advent

8:00AM + Francisca Vasconcellos

10:30AM + Helen Vitt

2nd Sunday of Advent - Music Outline (12/7-12/8)

Readings may be found beginning on G #994

Gathering: G #837, Gather Your People Psalm: G #60, Psalm 72: Every Nation on Earth Offertory: G #876, No Wind at the Window Mass Setting: G #358-360, Missa Emmanuel Communion: G #415, My Soul in Stillness Waits Song of Praise: G #409, People, Look East

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Margaret Ault Karen Langer Laura Mae Riley

John Edward Cianciolo Marla Herbst Judy Rynish

John Clarke Marlene Irwin Alyssa Schell

Shelly Clemons Cynthia Jones Mike Shaw

Catherine Danna Dennis Jones Susie Smith

Bob DeSchepper Deanna Kunzweiler Bernice/Norm Steffen

Kevin Eimer Don McClellan John Tuccillo

Cody Ellis Anna McNeil Carol Byrd Weaver

Mary Enyart Joe & Mary Pallo Katie/Lauren Winbinger

Kristine Fahy Juan/Mary Perez Kathleen Winbinger

Garry/Emily Gagnon Skye Pendelton Ayden Wright

Marilyn Gatz Ann Reilly Dave/Alice Zapien

Mary Gulick

We will be purchasing flowers to decorate the church for Christmas. If you would like to help de-fray the cost you can make a contribution in your name or in memory of a loved one. There are enve-lopes for Christmas flowers in your envelope packet or you can fill in the information below, drop it in the collection basket or bring it by the Ministry Center. All names of those who donated in their name or in the name of a loved one will be listed in the bulletin Christmas weekend. Your Name __________________________________

____________________________________________ In Memory of _________________________________

____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

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

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

If you have a suggestion, concern, or com-ment you would like the Parish Ministry Council to address there are cards on the kiosk for you to fill out and drop in the slot.

NATIVITY OF MARY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 11/23/2019 - 11/24/2019

Did You Know…

Cinnamon Buns and Sticky Buns will be available next Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. Stop by the

cafeteria and take home some homemade rolls.

Thank you for supporting our Parish Community and Catholic Education!

We have 2 wheelchairs and hearing assist devices available for your use during mass. Please contact an usher.

Calendars for Nursing Homes

We are collecting 2020 calendars to be deliv-ered to nursing home residents in mid-December. If you would like to donate a 2020 calendar, note pads or stickers, please drop

them in the receptacle in the hospitality kitchen in the back of church. We will pick them up weekly. All sizes in every description are appreciated.

Attention!!! Nativity Parish and School Families!

A Parish Party Tailgate Style in the Parish Hall, Sunday, December 8th

Kansas City against the New England Patriots

Come @ 2:00 P.M. or any time after until this Game is WON by the Chiefs!

Game Starts @ 3:25 P.M. & Father Bob has Approved this Party and this WIN! Bring a Crockpot of Soup, Chili, Snacks or a Dessert to SHARE. Bring your own drinks and we will provide the paper goods. There will be some cans of beer and soda leftover from the Mouse Races for a Free Will Donation. The Knights of Colum-bus will set up the game on TV and have some betting games to play.

OVER 55 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

NOON - 2:00 P.M. - MINISTRY CENTER

The luncheon will be catered by the Nativity 8th grade class. Come enjoy lunch and have some fun playing bingo with our 8th graders.

2ND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Support aging religious. Many senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for little or no pay. Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your gift helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. It also help en-sure younger members can continue the good works of their elders.

Envelopes $ 6,434.50 Plate $ 773.00 Church Debt $ 354.00 Pisces Fund $ 201.50 Utility Fund $ 234.00 EFT $ - Credit Card $ - Online Giving $ 2,345.47 Poor Box $ 9.00

Total $ 10,351.47 Tuition/Registration Fees 19-20 $ 8,074.42

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

1PM - Advent Penance Service 2PM - Chiefs Tailgate Party in the Parish Hall

Monday 9 8:30AM Communion Serv. Noon - 2:00PM Catered by 8th gr.

Tuesday 10 8:30AM Mass 9AM - Quilters 6PM - Ministry Council Meeting 7PM - RCIA

Wednesday 11 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir

Thursday 12 8:30AM Mass 6:00PM - School Christmas Program

Friday 13 8:30AM Mass

Saturday 14 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

15 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass

9AM - Choir Cinnamon Buns available at 9AM

16 8:30AM Communion Serv.

17 8:30AM Mass

9AM - Quilters

1:30PM - School Penance Service

7PM - RCIA

18 8:30AM Mass 4PM - Finance Council Meeting

19 8:30AM Mass 6:30PM - Choir

20 8:30AM Mass

21 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

22 8:00AM Mass 10:30AM Mass 9AM - Youth Choir

23 8:30AM Communion Serv.

24 3PM - Mass 10:30PM Readings & Carols

25 12:00AM Midnight Mass 10:00AM - Mass

26 8:30AM Mass Ministry Center Closed

27 8:30AM Mass

28 3:00PM Confession 4:00PM Mass

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Dec. 14 & 15 4:00 PM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass

Lectors Marilyn Fellows Brian DeMarea

Nancy Ronan Grace Arnone

Barbara Garrett Sam Locascio

Eucharistic Ministers

Loretta Van Bibber Carol Deveney Mary Burns Sherri Eaton Erica Eaton Volunteer Volunteer

Larry Nauser Mike Fetters Pat Clark Sandy DeSchepkper Margaret Ruiz Amber Hougland

Larry Lamb Mary Singer Ray Singer Jean Samyn Lauren Wahlen Aleah Brost Susie Kenney

Ushers Marilyn Mineart Sue Resier Bernie Schulte David Fisher

Mary Ann McClure Charlie Bellman Ron Galvan Henry Giraldo

Chris Samyn Bob Murphy Michael Monley Mark Bishop

Servers Darren Britt Jonathan Ramirez

Zack McClain Beau Flickner

Lucia Brost Matt Lakin

Cantor Mike Van Bibber Nancy Nauser Jim Fleming/Choir

Accompanist JoAnn Ishmael Michelle Proen Michelle Proen

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Congratulations to the 8th grade volley-ball team who placed third in their divi-sion. The players are: Carli Schulte, Katelynn Thomas, JoMarie Britt, Ken-nadie Gregg, Aliyah Wahlen, Elizabeth Crabtree. and Gabbi Jones. Coaches are Steve Holtgrieve, and Dave Schulte! We are proud of our players and grateful to our coaches who are so giving of their time. Go NightHawks!

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The last SCRIP order before Christmas will be placed December 10th. Order forms are available in the school office or online by going to our parish website and clicking on the school link (nativityofmary.org). If you would like to place orders online for ecards and re-loads sign up at glscrip.com and use enrollment code 526D255A7978.

Remember, these make great stocking stuffers!!

HyVee Gift Cards in $25, $50 & $100 denominations are located on the bottom left hand corner of the order form.

OUR DEAR LORD SHUT-INS Each year the Middle School students prepare 150 containers for the needy residents of inner-city nursing homes. This is their Christmas gift! Please help us fill the containers. We need the following items:

Crew socks (one size fits all) Candy Canes Wrapped hard candy Gum Cheese/peanut butter crackers Pretzel snack packs Chocolate peppermint patties Sugar free gum Bite size chocolate candy Sugar free candy Instead of hygiene products, the nursing homes have asked for puzzle books (crossword, jigsaw, word search) and decks of cards. Also cash contributions would be greatly appreciated in order to purchase some of these items and craft supplies. We will accept your donations now through December 13th. Thank you for your help and kindness.

December 8, 2019 - Second Sunday of Advent

Have you ever known a moment when, just for a brief instant, you felt that all was right with the world? It is just such a moment, stretched into eternity, that the writer of Isaiah describes in today’s first reading: the perfection of everything, centered in God’s spirit, where knowledge, justice, and awe in God’s presence reign. In such a paradise, everyone sees eye to eye and thinks in harmony with each other, as Saint Paul describes in his letter to the Romans. Even animals with a natural animosity toward one another coexist peacefully. John the Baptist understood that such harmonious rela-tionships do not simply happen. They are the fruit of living in right relationship with God and others. EDEN, REVISITED Remember Eden? God created humans and all creatures in love, for love. The failure of humanity recorded in the book of Genesis is that from the beginning people have tended to desire, not to be like God, but to be gods. Instead of seeing the fingerprint of our creator in others, we tend to see them as competition. Where there is abundance, we see scarcity. We seek the things of this world rather than seeking and finding God’s life and goodness in our midst. The writer of Isai-ah paints a far better picture, which Christians have seen as a foretelling of the Christ, the Anointed One of God, Jesus. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND Knowing Jesus as the One for whom the people of God have longed helps us to understand John the Baptist’s strong words to the Pharisees and Sadducees in today’s Gospel passage. They had the responsibility to lead the people to-ward right relationship with God and others, and instead had failed to produce the fruits of faithful living themselves. John did not prevent them from approaching him for the baptism of repentance, but asked them to turn their lives more faithfully to God and live accordingly. John understood himself as the forerunner of the One for whom the people had been waiting—the one upon whom the spirit of the Lord rests, the spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel and strength, knowledge and fear of the Lord. In Advent, we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Lord. Not that Jesus has not already come, or that the Lord is not already in our midst; rather, we take this season to appreciate in a new and fuller way that God’s coming as a child in Bethlehem and Christ’s promised return are about the establishment of the kingdom of God—already in our midst and yet not known in its fullness until the Lord returns in glory.

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HAPPINESS

“Do you remember the poor widow who gave her last penny to the temple treasury. Her behavior makes us consider our possessiveness. What do we tell ourselves all the time? That we’re not happy because we don’t have all the things that we should have or that we want to have. What follows from this is that life becomes a constant quest to get, to acquire, to attain possessions. Do you remember the parable about the foolish rich man? When his barns were filled with all his possessions, he decid-ed to tear them down and build bigger ones. Why is he a fool? Because (and I want you to repeat this to yourself as I say it) you have everything you need right now to be happy. What makes you happy is always right in front of you because what makes you happy is love. Love is willing the good of the other, opening yourself to the world around you. Love is not a feeling. It’s an act of the will. It is the great act of dis-possession.”

From A Daily Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron

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