Saint Sabina Catholic Church

Saint Sabina Catholic Church
700 Trevis Ave. Belton, MO • www.stsabinaparish.org •
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish • 816-331-4713
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Thursday and 9:00am-1:00pm, Friday
Last Sunday, February 21, our High School Youth Group visited Comedy City
Mass Times
Saturday: 4:00pm in English
(Confessions at 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am in English,
12:30pm in Spanish
Visit our website for Holy Day and special
Mass times
Third Sunday of Lent
Year of Mercy at St. Sabina
‘I have decided to announce an
Extraordinary Jubilee which has at its
centre the mercy of God. It will be a Holy
Year of Mercy. We want to live in the light
of the word of the Lord: “Be merciful, even
as your Father is merciful” (cf. Lk 6:36).’
-Pope Francis
For more information on the Year of Mercy in our parish
and diocese visit: stsabinaparish.org/year-of-mercy/.
February 28, 2016
Parish Staff/Mass Intentions
Fr. Jeff Stephan, Pastor
816-979-3157 X57
[email protected]
Fr. Curt Vogel, Associate Pastor
816-979-3156 X56
[email protected]
Deacon Mike Gates
[email protected]
Bridget Hernandez, Stewardship and Communications/Corresponsabilidad y Comunicaciones
816-979-3159 X59
[email protected]
Kris Larkey, Business Manager/Gerente de Operaciones
816-979-3151 X51
[email protected]
Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate/Asociado Pastoral
816-979-3153 X53
[email protected]
Susan Ratigan, Liturgist/Liturgista
816-979-3158 X58
[email protected]
Kirstie Roberts, Dir. of Religious Ed. & Youth Ministry/Dir. de Educación Religiosa y Ministro de Jóvenes
816-979-3155 X55
[email protected]
Marta Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator/Coordinadora Pastoral
816-979-3154 X54
[email protected]
Jeff Shields, Finance Coordinator/Coordinador de Finanzas
816-979-3152 X52
[email protected]
Tracy Wheeler, Maintenance/Mantenimiento
[email protected]
Berenice Zayas, Family Life & Hispanic Ministry/Vida de la Familia Parroquial y Ministerio Hispano
816-979-3150 X50
[email protected]
Kathleen Chastain, Diocesan Victim Advocate
816-392-0011
Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman
816-812-2500
Wellness Center/Centro de Salud
Jeannine Midgett
Patricia Moreno
[email protected]
[email protected]
816-979-3090
816-979-3093
816-979-3092
From Death to New Life
De la Muerte a la Nueva Vida
Intentions for February 29—March 4, 2016
Mon. 8am
Tues. 6pm
Wed. 8am
10:30am
Thurs. 8am
Friday 8am
†Betty Gardner
†Bill Sullivan
†Larry Schmidt
†Ed Fleetwood (Beautiful Savior)
†Ray Grosko
†Teresa Loch
Saturday, March 5, 2016
4:00pm
Intentions of the Parish Family
Sunday, March 6, 2016
8:00am
†Virginia Matthews
10:30am
†Ella Hemmen
12:30pm Spanish †Maria Guadalupe Hernandez
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†Virginia Matthews, mother of Laurie Sigman
†Roy Sportsman, father of Marc Sportsman,
Patricia Blair, and Michel Sportsman
†Betty Gardner, Rehabilitation Center of Raymore
†Bill Sullivan, dear friend of Irene Down
†Ed Fleetwood, husband of Louise Fleetwood
†Ray Grosko, father of Mike Grosko, Raymond
Grosko, Tom Grosko and Kathy Buford
†Jim Iseman, brother of Tom Iseman and
Elizabeth Selleck
†Victor Eckart, father of Debbie Hill
and Lori Eckart
†Teresa Loch, wife of Chuck Loch
†David Hedgepeth, son of Carolyn
Hedgepeth
†Marjorie Rhodes, mother of Larry
Rhodes
Calendar/Parish Happenings
Sunday, February 28 - Domingo, 28 de Febrero
9:00am
Parents Lounge
9:00am
PSR
10:30am
First Scrutiny
11:00am
Escuela de Religión
1:00pm
Dave Ramsey FPU
1:00pm
Search Team Meeting
2:00pm
Reunión del Ministerio Hispano
Monday, February 29 - Lunes, 29 de Febrero
5:30pm
Marian Prayer Group
6:00pm
Entrenamiento de Guías para los Talleres
6:00pm
Cub Scouts
7:00pm
Boy Scouts Gym
7:00pm
Entrenamiento para Acólitos
Tuesday, March 1 - Martes, 1 de Marzo
4:30pm
Confessions
6:30pm
Tour of the Church Night
7:00pm
Foundations for Living Stones
7:00pm
Talleres de Oración y Vida
7:00pm
The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children
Wednesday, March 2 - Miércoles, 2 de Marzo
9:00am
Legion of Mary
10:00am
Sing a New Song: Psalms in the Lectionary
10:30am
Mass at Beautiful Savior
6:00pm
Cantor Practice
7:00pm
Choir Practice (4:00 & 10:30 groups)
7:00pm
Junior High Youth Group
7:00pm
K of C Business Meeting
7:00pm
Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home
Thursday, March 3 - Jueves, 3 de Marzo
9:30am
Quilters
10:00am
Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home
7:00pm
RCIA/RICA
Friday, March 4 - Viernes, 4 de Marzo
8:30am
First Friday Adoration
9:00am
Altar Society Cleaning
5:00pm
Fish Fry
6:00pm
Stations of the Cross
7:00pm
Via Crucis
Saturday, March 5 - Sábado, 5 de Marzo
3:00pm
Confessions
Sunday, March 6 - Domingo, 6 de Marzo
9:00am
Parents Lounge
9:00am
PSR
11:00am
Escuela de Religión
12:30pm
Second Scrutiny
1:00pm
Reflexión Sobre el Evangelio (RICA)
1:00pm
Dave Ramsey FPU
Fish Fries
Our Knights of Columbus are hosting their famous fish
fries again this Lenten season. Menu includes fried
fish, baked fish, hush puppies, French fries, corn on the
cob, garlic potatoes, coleslaw and meatless spaghetti.
Desserts will be provided by our Ladies Auxiliary.
Prices are:
Adults (12 and older)
$10.00
Seniors (55 and older)
$ 9.00
Children (ages 5-11)
$ 6.00
Family
$34.00
(immediate family living under the same roof)
The fish fries will continue on Fridays, March 4th - 18th
from 5-7pm in the gym.
Romero Celebration - March 13th - 12:30pm
On Sunday, March 13th our Salvadoran Community will
host our parish’s annual celebration in honor of Blessed
Bishop Oscar Romero. Mass will begin at 12:30pm and
Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez will celebrate the Mass.
Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chávez is the Auxiliary Bishop
from San Salvador. Bishop Rosa Chávez feels a deep
personal connection to Blessed Romero. Many see him
as the carrier of Romero’s torch of justice and peace.
Bishop Rosa Chávez is profoundly connected to the
struggles of his people. Bishop Rosa Chávez has been
the guest speaker at the Romero Celebrations in
Kansas City in 2008, 2010 and 2013. We are humbled
that he accepted the invitation once again to join us on
this 36th anniversary.
Blessed Óscar Arnulfo Romero (August 15, 1917 March 24, 1980) was a prominent Roman Catholic
priest in El Salvador during the 1960s and 1970s,
becoming Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977. After
witnessing numerous violations of human rights, he
began to speak out on behalf of the poor and the
victims of repression. This led to numerous conflicts,
both with the government in El Salvador and within the
Catholic Church. After speaking out against U.S.
military support for the government of El Salvador, and
calling for soldiers to disobey orders to fire on innocent
civilians, Archbishop Romero was shot dead while
celebrating Mass at the small chapel of the cancer
hospital where he lived.
Bilingual Story Time
The Belton Library is coming to St. Sabina the second
Thursday of every month to present story time in
English and Spanish for pre-school age children.
Please plan on joining us on March 10th at 10am in the
Juan Diego Room in the Education Wing. You are
invited to bring a toy and stay for an hour of play after
Story Time.
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Parish Happenings and Information
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays during Lent, February 12 - March 18th. They will be prayed in
English at 6pm each Friday and in Spanish at 7pm. All parishioners are invited to attend.
Lenten Reconciliation Service
Our Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Lent is a time when we
reflect on the ways we have fallen short of living our baptismal call. During this Year of Mercy, it is an especially
good time to recognize that God continually calls us back to Him. He offers us the gifts of mercy and forgiveness.
Please join us as we celebrate this mercy during the sacrament of Reconciliation.
Catholic Jewelry and Religious Article Sale
The Altar Society of St. Sabina is offering a beautiful selection of medals, crucifixes, rosaries, bracelets, and
necklaces after Masses on March 5/6 and 12/13. Orders can also be placed for First Communion gifts. Stop by
the table early for the best selection! All proceeds benefit St. Sabina parish. Cash, checks and credit cards will be
accepted.
Apostolic Blessing of the Holy Father
Couples celebrating anniversaries of a special nature (such as 25th, 50th, 60th) and individuals celebrating
milestone birthdays (80th or 90th) may request an Apostolic Blessing from the Vatican for a cost of $45. The time
required for receiving the papal blessing on parchment is approximately two months. For more information,
please contact Kris in the parish office.
Join Pope Francis and his concern for people in need in Juarez, Mexico
Manos Amigas is the mission in Anapra, Mexico that our parish has helped support with VBS supplies, student
sponsorship, and more. Please consider a donation to Manos Amigas (Friendly Hands) mission during this Year
of Mercy. Your donation to this KC-based mission will provide scholarships to students from elementary through
college, Vacation Bible School for 150 children, food assistance, help for family emergencies and much needed
additional space at the Manos Amigas house in Anapra (Juarez), Mexico. As a bonus, in recognition of Pope
Francis’ recent visit to Juarez, your gift will be matched by an anonymous donor between now and March 17,
2016. Send checks to Manos Amigas, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, MO 64012 or pay by credit card at
https://www.gofundme.com/manosamigaskc Thank you.
Over 55
New Theater Restaurant
Our next visit to the New Theatre
Restaurant will be to see the show Over
the Moon, starring Carmen Roman and
Hal Linden. The show is on Thursday,
April 21 at 6pm.
Tickets are $49 each. If you would like
to go please contact Bridget Hernandez
in the parish office with the number of
people going with you by Tuesday,
March 15.
Pictured above, Yennifer, Selen, Perla, and Tanya, from our youth group joined other St. Sabina volunteers
serving food at the Lord of Love Community Meal on Wednesday, February 17.
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Pastoral Care
Nursing Home Mass Schedule
Mar 2 10:30am
Mar 9 10:00am
Mar 16 10:00am
Beautiful Savior
Rehabilitation of Raymore
Foxwood Springs
Anointing of the Sick
If you suffer from a chronic illness, the affect of
advanced years or have an upcoming surgery and
wish to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick,
please let Fr. Jeff or Fr. Curt know at the Mass you
attend and they will be happy to celebrate the
sacrament with you. If you have questions or would
like to schedule it ahead of time, please call Marta
Roper in the parish office at 816-979-3154 or
[email protected]
Rachel’s Vineyard, Healing the Pain of
Abortion, One Week at a Time
Prayer Requests/Peticiones de Oración
Diana Avery
Beverly Bell
Pauline Bellm
Sheryll Bentley
John Bidondo
Allie Biondo
Richard Borris
Gretchen Butler
Mark Butler
Tom Butler
Chlorine Bunch
Georgene Caoile
Marvin Cohen
Joseph Coots
Tyler Corlew
Donna Dailey
Paul DeMar
Frances DiGeorge
Richard Estes
Butch Ford
Pat Ford
Emily Frezza
Dick Garnier
Antonio Garcia
Wilma Gaines
Laverne Harlow
Jason Hart
Jeanette Hart
Cherie Hatfield
Bob Heffernan
Pat Heffernan
Bart Henke
Mary Ellen Hermann
Richard Hoedl
Lisa January
Frances Jeffries
Kelly Jordon
Kelsey Krum
Vernita Linenberger
Beverly Little
Jo Locke
Gloria McLaughlin
Leonard Meiron
Alice Miller
Nadine Monnig
Helen Muenks
Ramona Neighbors
Gary Palmer
Thelma Palmer
George Panebianco
Melinda Pickens
Joe Pusateri
Linda Regnier
Mary Renfro
Austin Richards
Msgr. William
Schultz
Kathy Shields
Patricia Smith
Joe Stanley
Noah Stanley
Teresa Starks
Jean Tate
Ruth Tayler
Kaley Wagner
Bob Westfall
Mary Westfall
Carmitia Yust
Berenice Zayas
Pablo Zayas
Are you or someone you love suffering the emotional
pain of an abortion? Consider attending a local
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Women and men of all
ages are welcome. This weekend retreat offers a
beautiful opportunity to experience healing. The next
retreat is scheduled for April 22-24, 2016. Call 816-679
-4973 or email [email protected] for confidential Bulletin Prayer Request List
information and to start the healing, or visit Parishioners who are ill, or who have a loved one who is
www.rachelsvineyard.org to learn more.
ill, may request to have the person remembered on the
Join us during Lent for our Wednesday Mass Prayer Request list published in our bulletin. Names will
at area senior centers and nursing homes. Your kind remain on the list for two months but may be resubmitted
presence brings great happiness to those in long term upon request. Please remember permission must be
care. Have questions? Contact Marta in the parish given by the individual before the name can be
published. To add or remove a name from the list contact
office at 816-979-3154.
Marta Roper, in the parish office.
Wellness Center
Wellness Center Class Schedule
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm
Gentle Yoga 2-3pm
Yoga 6-7pm
Stretch & Strength1-2pm
Gentle Stretch & Strength 2-3pm
Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm
Gentle Yoga 2-3pm
Strength & Restore 6-7pm
Stretch & Strength 1-2pm
Gentle Stretch & Strength 2-3pm
ReFit® 5-6pm
Intermediate Yoga 1-2pm
Gentle Yoga 2-3pm
Circuit Training 5-6pm
Open Workout 8:30-11:30am
Health Screenings 8:30-11:30am
Refit® 10-11am
Health Checklist
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Every year, more
than 20,000 Americans end up in the ER after inhaling the colorless,
odorless toxic gas. Install a carbon monoxide detector on each floor
of your home, and make sure all heating sources are properly
ventilated.
Am I getting enough Vitamin D? While doctors have believed for
years that a D deficiency can increase the risk of respiratory
infections, a 2013 study found that people with the lowest D levels
were 2.6 times more likely to develop pneumonia than those with
the highest. All it takes to reach your quota is 10 to 15 minutes in
the sun three times per week. During the winter months, please
consult your doctor for a recommendation on an oral dosage of
vitamin D.
WE OFFER ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH COACHING TO HELP YOU
MEET YOUR WELLNESS GOALS. COME ON IN!
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Area Information
Job Opening at Catholic Cemeteries
Catholic Cemeteries Associated, a ministry of the
Diocese of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph, is currently in
search of full-time Family Service Counselors. These
motivated and energetic individuals will be responsible
for informing and assisting individuals and families in our
faith community with their burial decisions, either at the
time of need or on a pre-need basis. Family Service
Counselors will be based at our Mt. Olivet office, 7601
Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138. They will be
required to work at the three Kansas City Catholic
Cemeteries: Mt. Olivet, Mount St. Mary’s and
Resurrection. To apply, click the following link at
Hireology.com: http://app.hireology.com/s/109102.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Join the National Parkinson Foundation Heartland for
education, information, and support on the third
Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm at Carnegie
Village, 107 Bernard Dr, Belton, Missouri. Please RSVP
to (816)331-7848.
Vocation Rosary with the Little Sisters of the
Poor
As with all religious orders, it is essential that we spread
the word of God through the extension of vocations to
the Little Sisters of the Poor. Weekly the Little Sisters,
residents and friends pray the rosary in the Jeanne
Jugan Center Chapel. It is our hope that more women
consider a life of religious devotion,
through a commitment to the Mission of
the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Please join us in prayer:
Every Wednesday, 4:45PM
The Jeanne Jugan Center
8745 James A. Reed Road
Kansas City, MO
Juan Abundiz, Gaby Aguirre, Cristian Andrade,
Grace Ashbeck, Rogelio Ayala, Jonathan Ayers,
Chris Butler, Gabrielle Byers, Marissa Carbaugh,
Wendy Carpio, Wendy Castro, Alejandro Chavez,
Bill Coleman, Judy Curtis, Brittany DominguezGomez, Tricia Eshleman, Joan Feeback, Jorge
Franco, Emily Galant, Josh Giacone, Yuli Gomez,
Jaqueline Gonzalez, Mike Grantham, David
Guardado, Yahir Guzman, Mark Haus, Paulina
Hintz, Mabel Hopkins, Ronald Hoy, Megan Jones,
Duane Kennedy, Greg Kenyon, Wayne King,
Jennifer Leiva, Arely Lopez, Janeth Lopez, Harper
Maldonado-Clemoens, Maritza Martinez, Vismar
Medina, Maria Mendez, Kristie Michiels, Drew
Mitsdarffer, Mary Mize, Javier Morales, Annette
Motsinger, Jessica Nation, Andres Orozco,
Jennifer Orozco, Dennis Ortiz, Joslyn Ortiz,
Rafaela Piña, Doug Pittman, Rachel Pope, Erika
Ramos, Gabrielle Ramsey, Luis Rios, Albino
Rivas, Jonathan Rivas-Ramirez, Elizabeth Rocha,
Flor Rodriguez, Doriz Rodriguez, Manuela
Rodriguez Chavez, Jovany Rojas, Omar Rojas,
Daniela Rojo, Johana Rosas, Robin Rynard,
Maricela Sanchez, Briseida SanJuan, Mary
Sellmeyer, Stephanie Smith, Oscar Soto, Ava
Spiller, John Stine, Doug Strope, Ursula Suwito,
Pam Thurman, Marcial Trejo, Dionoris VargasArias, Saray Velasco, Manuel Villarreal, Kleber
Viveros, Amanda West
Pete and Renee Kerckhoff
Jorge and Leonar Huerta
Brandon and Melissa Ortiz
Pat and Wendy Murphy
Agustin and Martha Reyes
Adam and Jordan Martin
36 Years! 02-29-1980
27 Years! 03-04-1989
20 Years! 02-29-1996
19 Years! 02-28-1997
10 Years! 03-04-2006
3 Years! 03-02-2013
Diocesan Healing Prayer Services
The diocese continues to reach out to those impacted by
abuse by offering healing services. The next service will
be held at St. James Parish, 309 South Stewart Road,
Liberty, 64068 on Thursday April 21st at 7:00 p.m.
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School of Religion/Youth Ministry
First Communion News!
Parents!If you did not attend the meeting last month,
please contact Kirstie Roberts to get your parent
handbook and to receive information about the
preparation process.
Tour of the Church Night! This special evening is for
our families preparing kids for the sacrament of First
Communion. We will meet in the gym at 6:30pm and
finish around 8:30pm on Tuesday, March 1st. Parents,
please plan to stay with your child during this fun night
and don’t forget to bring a 10”x12” piece of felt, any
color, with you for your child to make their banner.
Donut Sunday!
Please join us for doughnuts and
orange juice on March 6th after the 8 and 10:30
Masses which will be hosted by the 4th grade class!
Team Meetings for Search
All Peer Ministers and
Adult Team members of the Search Retreat are required
to attend the following meetings to prepare for the
Search Retreat. The final meeting is from 1-4pm in the
Parish Hall, February 28. If you have a conflict that
interferes with this meeting, please contact Kirstie
Roberts.
Confirmation Retreat! It’s coming up soon on the
weekend of March 4th, 5th and 6th. This retreat is
mandatory for all confirmation candidates. We will leave
St. Sabina by bus on March 4th at 6:45pm and the
retreat ends on Sunday around 2pm. Permission slips
Volunteer Opportunities
Uplift Org.
If you would like to bring meals to the
homeless on the 4th or 5th Monday of any month,
please contact Kirstie Roberts! This ministry is open to
all parishioners age 14 and older. Volunteers must
report to the Uplift Warehouse by 5pm and will be
finished around 9:30pm.
Uplift Cooks! Anyone who would like to help prepare
a meal for the homeless is welcome to join our team on
the 4th Monday of each month at 10am in the gym. We
recommend that you bring a good cutting knife and
vegetable peeler. The next date will be March 28.
Harvesters! This local food bank provides food to
needy families around the KC area. Volunteers are
needed to help sort food donations and pack weekend
food bags for kids in our community. We will be taking a
group of 5 people on the third Thursday of each month.
Our next date is March 17, 6-8pm. If you would like to
volunteer, call or email Kirstie in the Youth Office.
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.
Children’s Liturgy Sunday Children from our parish
are invited to be Lectors, Ushers, Greeters and Gift
Bearers at a Mass each month. Our next Mass date is
Sunday, March 13th at the 10:30am Mass. Please
contact Kirstie Roberts if your child would like to sign up
for this ministry.
and information are being mailed to your homes. Call
Kirstie Roberts if you have any questions.
Junior High Youth! Our next meetings will be on
March 2nd & 16th from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Hall.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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 call
911, and
*After reporting to these civil and law enforcement
authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor
or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman,
Jenifer
Valenti,
at
816.812.2500
or
[email protected], if the abuse involves a priest,
deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of
Kansas City-St. Joseph.
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to
providing care and healing resources to victims of
sexual abuse and their families. Please contact
Victim
Advocate
Kathleen
Chastain
at
816.392.0011 or [email protected] for
more information.
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). More info at
http://www.diocese-kcsj.org/content/protecting_children/
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Stewardship
“And he told them this parable: ‘There once was a
person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard,
and when he came in search of fruit on it but found
none, he said to the gardener, “For three years now
I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but
have found none. So cut it down. Why should it
exhaust the soil?” He said to him in reply, “Sir,
leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the
ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in
the future. If not you can cut it down.’”
Luke 13: 6-9
During Lent we are all called to repent and to
change. Jesus makes that call to repentance quite
clear in our Gospel Reading from Luke, which
includes the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.
Scholars maintain that God is the owner of the fig
tree, and He looks to each of us to bear fruit, to do
good and righteous works. Are we? Do we? That,
too, is so important to us during this Lenten period.
God is very patient with us but even His patience
has a limit. God grants us this time in His mercy to
indeed repent and to change our behaviors. — See
more at www.catholicsteward.com/blog/
Stewardship of Treasure - February 21
Envelopes/Sobres:
Plate/Canasta:
Maintenance-Upkeep:
Catholic Charities Em. Asst.
$13,031.04
$ 953.37
$ 751.00
$ 3,612.59
Due to processing issues, the following
picture was not included last week. Pictured
below, Becky Fenske donates her time to
feed our hungry and homeless brothers and
sisters with Uplift. Thank you, Becky!
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2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2016 Annual
Catholic Appeal. As of February 8th 56 families from
St. Sabina have contributed a total of $8,323.00.
Please contribute generously to “Blessed Are the
Merciful”, the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal (in past
years, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal) in support of parish
and diocesan programs and ministries. Go on-line to
www.kcsjgives.org for more information or use the
form available in the Catholic Key. To make a gift of
appreciated stock, mutual fund shares or gifts of grain,
call Greg Vranicar at 816.714.2363.
Hungering for a Healthy Start
The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the
African nation of Rwanda, where we’re reminded to care
for the unborn. This week we pray for pregnant mothers,
that they may have the medical and nutritional support
they need to raise healthy, thriving children. Visit
crsricebowl.org for more.
Catholic Relief Services
Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief
Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic
agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around
the world. The funds from this collection help provide
food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and
Christ’s love and respect to all people. Next week,
please give generously to The Catholic Relief Services
Collection and help Jesus in disguise.
Second Collections
Last weekend we began taking up the special
collections after communion. On weekends we do not
have a special collection we will take up the second
collection for our many
maintenance needs that
have to be completed
soon. We will stop the
maintenance collection
hopefully by summer.
This summer we need to
repave our parking lots,
repair all the concrete
sidewalks, and re-carpet
the education wing. Any
help you can give is
greatly appreciated.
Reflection on the Readings
Each liturgical year the third,
fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent
are clustered together having their
own focus and theme. In year A,
clear and strong baptismal themes
are highlighted. In year B, the
focus is on dying and rising with
Christ. In our current year C, the
readings focus on repentance,
compassion and forgiveness.
Within this focus on God’s loving-kindness and
compassion is our need for repentance and change of
heart. God’s love is boundless, but we must desire to be
in relationship with God and work on building up that
relationship. If we choose not to, then we are left to our
own devices. Choosing to live by God’s intentions and
reaching out in love and compassion towards others are
difficult realities for all humans. Conversion of heart is
challenging and often resisted by most of us. We are not
comfortable with change because it forces us out of our
comfort zone, stretching us to think of others beside
These Sundays are also known as Scrutiny Sundays. ourselves.
The initiating community invites the catechumens who
will be fully initiated at the Easter Vigil to scrutinize their Yet, this is exactly the challenge of our readings. Both
lives. On each of the three Sundays the initiating Jesus in the gospel and Paul in his first letter to the
community prays for the catechumens, asking God to Corinthians emphasize the need to repent as well as
give the catechumens strength and courage to put aside rethink our stance before God and one another. Both
anything that would prevent them from fully committing strongly encourage us to work on turning our minds and
themselves to Christ. Because of their strong baptismal hearts toward God. God’s love is always there for us.
focus, the reading for Year A are often used at the But God cannot force love. Failing to repent and
liturgies where the catechumens are present and the respond in love leaves us empty and alone. We also risk
scrutinies are celebrated. This 2016 Year of Mercy, our the dangers that come from being unprepared to
parish community has decided to use the readings for encounter the living God. Always and everywhere,
Year C on the Scrutiny Sundays because they highlight conversion and repentance ready us for the deep
repentance, compassion and forgiveness, the heart of encounter with our God, no matter when or how.
Christian mercy.
While the risk of not being prepared to meet God are
great, the first reading from Exodus concerning the call
The overall focus of today’s readings is set by the refrain of Moses, Psalm 103, along with the fig tree parable in
of responsorial Psalm 103, “the Lord is kind and the gospel, present another aspect of God’s lovingmerciful.” Today, we emphasize God’s loving-kindness kindness and compassion. In the Exodus reading, God
or hesed in Hebrew, as well as the mercy and witnesses the suffering and listens to the cries of the
compassion of God, rahamim in Hebrew. Rahamim is people, and consequently responds with compassion
rooted in the Hebrew word rehem, meaning womb. The and mercy, always faithful to and mindful of covenant
psalm emphasizes that God’s covenant love is as real love. The psalm refrain presents us with a God who is
and as deep as a mother’s love for the child of her faithful to the covenant relationship and who always
womb.
responds with mercy. The Lucan version of the fig tree
parable does not lead to the cursing of the fig tree but
rather
to
patience,
compassion, and caring.
Readings
Bible Study
Catholics are mostly exposed to the
Bible through the Sunday Lectionary
1st Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11(8a) Readings. In order to help us all enter
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 into the Bible through the Sunday
readings, we are offering study sessions
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
that will provide an opportunity to read,
Sunday, March 6, 2016
to study background to the readings, and
1st Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
to reflect on how to apply the readings to
Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a)
our lives. We will gather on March 6th
2nd Reading: 2
& 20th at 10:30am. All are welcome.
Corinthians 5:17-21
Bring a Bible and a friend. To register for
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3,
these sessions, please call Biagio at
11-32
816-979-3153.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Repentance and change are
difficult for all of us. Yet our
God is there continually full of
mercy and covenant love,
always patient, ready to listen,
understand and forgive. How
is our merciful and loving God
part of your Lenten journey
this year?
Biagio Mazza,
Pastoral Associate
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Reflexión Sobre las Lecturas
Cada año litúrgico el tercero,
cuarto, y quinto domingos de
Cuaresma se agrupan juntos
con su propio enfoque y
tema. En el ciclo A, temas
bautismales claras y fuertes
están resaltados. En el ciclo
B, la atención se centra en
morir y resucitar con Cristo.
En nuestro año actual, ciclo
C, las lecturas se centran en
el
arrepentimiento,
la
compasión y el perdón.
Estos domingos son también conocidos como
Domingos Escrutinios. La comunidad de iniciar invita a
los catecúmenos que serán completamente iniciados en
la Vigilia de Pascua a examinar sus vidas. En cada uno
de los tres Domingos la comunidad de iniciar reza por
los catecúmenos, pidiendo a Dios que les dé a los
catecúmenos la fuerza y el valor para dejar a un lado
todo lo que les impediría comprometerse plenamente a
Cristo. Debido a sus fuertes enfoques de bautismo, las
lecturas del ciclo A por lo regular se utilizan en las
liturgias donde los catecúmenos están presentes y se
celebran los escrutinios. Este año 2016 Jubileo de la
Misericordia, nuestra comunidad parroquial ha decidido
utilizar las lecturas del ciclo C en los Domingos de
Escrutinio
porque
resaltan
las
temas
del
arrepentimiento, la compasión y el perdón, el corazón
de la misericordia Cristiana.
El enfoque general de las lecturas de hoy está
establecido por el estribillo del Salmo responsorial 103,
"El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso." Hoy en día,
enfatizamos la bondad amorosa de Dios o ‘hesed’ en
Hebreo, así como la misericordia y la compasión de
Dios, ‘rahamim’ en Hebreo. Rahamim tiene sus raíces
en la palabra Hebreo ‘Rehem,’ que significa útero. El
salmo enfatiza que el pacto de amor de Dios es tan real
y tan profundo como el amor de una madre por el hijo
de su matriz.
Dentro de este enfoque en la bondad amorosa y la
compasión de Dios está nuestra necesidad del
arrepentimiento y el cambio de corazón. El amor de
Dios no tiene límites, pero hay que desear estar en
relación con Dios y trabajar en la refuerza de esa
relación. Si elegimos no hacerlo, entonces estamos
abandonados a nuestros propios dispositivos. La
elección de vivir de acuerdo con las intenciones de Dios
y llegar en el amor y la compasión hacia los demás son
realidades difíciles para todos los seres humanos. La
conversión del corazón es difícil y, muchas veces
resistido por la mayoría de nosotros. No estamos
cómodos con el cambio, ya que nos obliga a salir de
Pagina 4
nuestra zona de confort, nos se extiende a pensar en
otros fuera de nosotros mismos.
Sin embargo, esto es exactamente el desafío de
nuestras lecturas. Tanto Jesús en el Evangelio y Pablo
en su primera carta a los Corintios enfatizan la
necesidad de arrepentirse, así como reconsiderar
nuestra postura ante Dios y entre sí. Ambos nos animan
firmemente en trabajar para convertir nuestras mentes y
corazones hacia Dios. El amor de Dios siempre está ahí
para nosotros. Pero Dios no puede forzar el amor. Al
fracasarnos de arrepentir y responder en amor nos deja
vacíos y solos. También corremos el riesgo de los
peligros que vienen de no estar preparados para
encontrar al Dios vivo. Siempre y en todas partes, la
conversión y el arrepentimiento nos prepara para el
encuentro profundo con nuestro Dios, no importa
cuándo o cómo.
Aunque el riesgo de no estar preparado para
encontrarse con Dios es grande, la primera lectura de
Éxodo con respecto a la llamada de Moisés, el Salmo
103, junto con la parábola higuera en el Evangelio,
presentan otro aspecto de la bondad amorosa y la
compasión de Dios. En la lectura del Éxodo, Dios es
testigo del sufrimiento y escucha los gritos de la gente, y
por lo tanto responde con compasión y misericordia,
siempre fiel a y consciente del pacto de amor. El
estribillo del salmo nos presenta un Dios que es fiel a la
relación de pacto y que siempre responde con
misericordia. La versión Lucana de la parábola higuera
no da lugar a la maldición de la higuera, sino más bien a
la paciencia, la compasión y la preocupación.
El arrepentimiento y el cambio son difíciles para todos
nosotros. Sin embargo, nuestro Dios está ahí
continuamente lleno de misericordia y amor de pacto,
siempre paciente, dispuesto a escuchar, comprender y
perdonar. ¿Cómo es nuestro Dios misericordioso y
amoroso parte de su jornada de Cuaresma de este
año?
Biagio Mazza
Asociado Pastoral
Lecturas
Lecturas del Domingo, 28 de Febrero
Primera Lectura: Éxodo 3:1-8, 13-15
Salmo: Salmo 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8 y 11
Segunda Lectura: 1 Corintios 10:1-6, 10-12
Evangelio: Lucas 13:1-9
Lecturas del Domingo, 6 de Marzo
Primera Lectura: Josué 5:9, 10-12
Salmo: Salmo 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Segunda Lectura: 2 Corintios 5:17-21
Evangelio: Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32
Escuela de Religión/Ministerio Juvenil
Noticias de Primera Comunión!
Padres! Si usted no asistió a la reunión el mes pasado, por favor póngase en contacto con Kirstie Roberts para
obtener su manual para los padres y para recibir información sobre el proceso de preparación.
Recorrido de la Iglesia! Esta noche especial es para nuestras familias quienes están preparando a sus niños para
el sacramento de la Primera Comunión. Nos reuniremos en el gimnasio a las 6:30pm y terminaremos a las 8:30pm
el Martes, 1 de Marzo. Padres, por favor planee quedarse con su hijo durante esta noche de diversión y no se
olvide de traer un pedazo de fieltro 10"x12", de cualquier color, para que su hijo pueda hacer su bandera.
Todas las personas que son voluntarios con los jóvenes o niños de nuestra parroquia deben atender a un
taller llamado Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios, también necesitaran someterse a una verificación de
antecedentes y deberán firmar la póliza sobre Éticas e Integridad en el Ministerio (EIM). Más información en
http://ministerio.diocese-kcsj.org/una-promesa-un-compromiso.html
Jóvenes de Junior High! Nuestras próximas
Ministerio
Juvenil
Retiro de Confirmación! Está llegando nuestro retiro reuniones serán el 2 y 16 de Marzo de las 7-8:30pm en
el
fin de
5, y 6 de Marzo. Este retiro es
Noche
desemana
Padrinosdelde4,Confirmación
obligatorio para todos los candidatos de confirmación.
Su siguiente noche de Padrinos de Confirmación será el
Saldremos de Santa Sabina en autobús el 4 de Marzo a
Miércoles, 24 de Febrero de 7-8:30pm. Su próximo
las 6:45pm y terminaremos el Domingo a las 2pm. Les
encuentro será de febrero de 24º en la Iglesia a las 7 pm.
mandaremos hojas de permiso y mas información a sus
Si su patrocinador no puede asistir, todavía debe estar
hogares
correo. Llame
a Kirstie
Roberts
presente. por
Este encuentro
es especial
porque
es partesidetiene
alguna
pregunta.
nuestra Misión Parroquial y que estará presente en la masa
juntos. También vamos a poner una mesa de aperitivo
caliente en el salón parroquial después de la misa. Estoy
pidiendo a todos en la clase que por favor traigan un
aperitivo para compartir con nuestra familia parroquial
después
de la Si
misa.
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de Juniorpara
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preparar
una comida
El
20
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un
viaje
a
Legacy
Park
en
personas sin hogar está bienvenido a unirse a nuestro
Lee’s
Summit
para
una
noche
de
diversión!
Habrá
natación,
equipo en el 4º Lunes de cada mes a las 10am en el
baloncesto,
voleibol,
racket ball, una
de un
cine,cuchillo
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8pm el 20 de Febrero e iremos a la iglesia St.
es el 28a de
Margaret para la Misa esa noche y después iremos al
Havesters! Este banco de alimentos local proporciona
parque Legacy que se encuentra al lado de la iglesia.
alimentos a las
familias
necesitadas
de atodo
el área de
Regresaremos
a Santa
Sabina
el Domingo
las 6:30am.
El
KC.
Se
necesitan
voluntarios
para
ayudar
a
costo por persona será $20. Los muchachos debenorganizar
traer dos
las donaciones
de compartir
alimentosy ylaspara
preparar
de
litros
de soda para
muchachas
un bolsas
bocadillo
comida
para
fines
de
semana
para
niños
en
nuestra
como chips o galletas para compartir.
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grupolade
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Le
invitamos aVamos
traer aaunllevar
amigo,
personas
que en
el
tercer
Jueves
de
cada
mes.
Nuestra
próxima
fecha
asistan deben tener una forma de permiso firmada por
sus
es
el
17
de
Marzo
de
6-8
pm.
Si
desea
ser
voluntario,
padres, estas formas se encuentran en la oficina y también
llame
a o pagina
mandeweb.
un correo electrónico a Kirstie en la
en
nuestra
Oficina de la Juventud.
Oportunidades para Voluntarios
el Salón Parroquial. Aquí los esperamos!
Reuniones del Equipo “Búsqueda” Todos los
Ministros Jovenes y Miembros Adultos del equipo para
el Retiro “Búsqueda” están obligados a asistir a las
siguientes reuniones para prepararse para el Retiro
“Búsqueda”. La última reunión es de 1-4 pm en el Salón
Parroquial. El 28 de Febrero. Si tiene un conflicto que
interfiere con esta reunión, por favor, póngase en
contacto con Kirstie Roberts.
Seguridad Infantil
La Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph esta
comprometida a luchar contra el abuso sexual en la
Iglesia. Si usted es victima de abuso sexual, o si usted
observa o sospecha de abuso sexual, por favor:
1) Llame a línea directa de Abuso Infantil en Missouri
al 1.800.392.3738 (si la victima tiene menos de
18 años de edad), y
2) Póngase en contacto con su departamento de
policía local o llame al 911, y
3) Después de informarle a las autoridades de la
orden civil y de leyes, reporte el abuso sexual del
menor o del adulto vulnerable al Defensor del
Pueblo Diocesano, Jenifer Valenti, al
816.812.2500 o a su correo electrónico,
[email protected], si el abuso implica a un
sacerdote, diacono, empleado o voluntario de la
Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph
La Diócesis tiene un sincero compromiso con los recursos
del cuidado y la curación para las victimas de abuso
sexual y a sus familias. Por favor póngase en contacto
con la Defensora de Victimas, Kathleen Chastain al
816.392.0011 o [email protected] para mas
información.
Pagina 3
Información/Corresponsabilidad
Platicas
inocentes, el Arzobispo Romero fue asesinado mientras
celebraba Misa en la pequeña capilla del hospital de
cáncer donde vivía.
Platicas Pre-bautismales - 12 de Marzo
Bendición Apostólica del Santo Padre
Normalmente cada Segundo Sábado del 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.
PRÓXIMOS BAUTISMOS: llame a Kris al 816979-3151. Favor de llenar su aplicación antes
de asistir a las platicas. No se ofrece cuidado
de niños.
Cuentos Bilingües
Comidas de Pescado
Las parejas que celebran aniversarios especiales (por
ejemplo, 25, 50, 60) y las personas que celebran
cumpleaños especiales (80a o 90a) pueden solicitar
una Bendición Apostólica del Vaticano por un costo de
de $45. El tiempo necesario para recibir la bendición
papal en el pergamino es de aproximadamente dos
meses. Para obtener más información, póngase en
contacto con Kris en la oficina parroquial.
La Biblioteca de Belton viene a Santa Sabina el
segundo Jueves de cada mes para presentar la hora
del cuento en Inglés y Español para niños en edad
preescolar. Por favor planee unirse a nosotros el 10 de
Marzo a las 10am en el Salón Juan Diego en el Área de
Educación.
Ya viene la Cuaresma, lo que significa que empezarán
las comidas de pescado los viernes.
Continuarán los Viernes de Cuaresma(26 de Feb—18
de Mar) desde las 5-7pm en el gimnasio.
Los precios son:
Adultos
$ 10.00
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Mayores
$ 9.00
El Grupo Fe y Decisión se reúne cada Lunes, Miércoles,
Niños
$ 6.00
y Viernes de 7:00pm-8:30pm en esta dirección: 708
Familia
$ 34.00
Main St., Grandview, MO.
Celebración Romero - 13 de Marzo - 12:30pm
Para mas información, llame 816-721-0594 o
El Domingo, 13 de Marzo nuestra comunidad 816-682-7210. Cree tener problemas con las bebidas
Salvadoreña será el anfitrión de la celebración anual de alcohólicas? Venga, nosotros te podemos ayudar.
nuestra parroquia en honor del Beato Obispo Oscar
Romero. La Misa comenzará a las 12:30pm y el Obispo
Fondo de Asistencia de Emergencia de
Gregorio Rosa Chávez celebrará la Misa.
El Obispo Gregorio Rosa Chávez es el obispo auxiliar Caridades Católicas
de San Salvador. El Obispo Rosa Chávez siente una Durante este año jubilar, los católicos estamos llamados
conexión personal profunda al Beato Romero. Muchos a recordar y realizar Obras de Misericordia Corporales.
lo ven como el portador de la antorcha de la justicia y la Estos incluyen dar de comer al hambriento, dar techo y
paz de Romero. El Obispo Rosa Chávez está limosna a los pobres.
profundamente ligada a las luchas de su pueblo. Ha La colecta especial del Fondo de Asistencia de
sido el orador invitado en las celebraciones Romero en Emergencia de Caridades Católicas (CCEAF) es una
Kansas City en 2008, 2010 y 2013. Nos sentimos oportunidad para hacer eso, apoyando a nuestros
honrados que haya aceptado la invitación una vez más esfuerzos para proporcionar alimentos de urgencia,
a unirse a nosotros en este 36º aniversario.
alquiler y asistencia de servicios públicos a miles de
El Beato Óscar Arnulfo Romero (15 de Agosto, 1917 nuestros hermanos y hermanas que viven en la pobreza
a 24 de Marzo, 1980) fue un prominente sacerdote en todo el noroeste de Missouri. Fondos CCEAF se
católico en El Salvador durante los años 1960 y 1970, distribuyen cerca de 40 bancos de alimentos apoyados
llegando a ser Arzobispo de San Salvador, en 1977. por parroquias y sitios de asistencia de emergencia en
Después de ser testigo de numerosas violaciónes de nuestra diócesis para ayudar a la gente con las
los derechos humanos, empezó a hablar en nombre de necesidades humanas mas básicas.
los pobres y las víctimas de la represión. Esto dio lugar Únase a nosotros en mostrar a otros la misericordia de
a numerosos conflictos, tanto con el gobierno de El Dios a través de este auténtico acto de amor. Por favor
Salvador y dentro de la Iglesia Católica. Después de considere en oración hacer un regalo a la colecta
hablar en contra del apoyo militar de los EE.UU. al especial CCEAF el Sábado 20 de Febrero o Domingo,
gobierno de El Salvador, y llamando a los soldados a 21 de Febrero. O, usted puede dar un regalo ahora en
desobedecer las órdenes de disparar contra civiles www.CatholicCharitiesGives.org.
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Parroquia Católica de Santa Sabina
700 Trevis Ave. Belton, MO • www.stsabinaparish.org •
www.facebook.com/stsabinaparish • 816-331-4713
Horarios de la Oficina: 9:00am-5:00pm, Lunes - Jueves y 9:00am-1:00pm, Viernes
En estas fotos aparecen la jóvenes Yennifer, Selen, Perla, y Tanya quienes ayudaron
sirviendo la cena en la Comida Comunitaria de Lord of Love.
Encuentro Diocesano 2016
Horarios de Misa
Sábado: 4:00pm en Ingles
(Confesiones de 3:00pm - 3:30pm)
Domingo: 8:00am and 10:30am en Ingles,
12:30pm en Español
Visite nuestra página web para el horario
de Misas especiales y Días Santos
3° Domingo de Cuaresma
Le invitamos al Segundo Encuentro
Diocesano para voluntarios y
lideres del Ministerio Hispano el
Sábado, 27 de Febrero del 2016,
8am-3pm en el Centro Católico. El
día incluirá platicas de liderazgo
pastoral, almuerzo, materiales, convivio, oración y la
Santa Misa. Padre Rafael Rodriguez, Presidente
Regional de National Catholic Association of Diocesan
Directors of Hispanic Ministry va a dar la presentación
inaugural. Para registrarse, anote su nombre en el
espacio de reunión o habla con Kris o Berenice, y
favor de pagar $25 antes del 17 de Febrero. Todos los
miembros del coro, ministros de comunión, lectores, y
los que ayudan en el Ministerio Hispano son
bienvenidos a asistir.
28 de Febrero del 2016