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February 21, 2021Bulletin notices: [email protected]

February 21, 2021Church of the Nativity3800 W. 119th Street Leawood, KS 66209

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Daily Mass ScheduleM-F: 6:45 a.m. | M-S: 8:15 a.m.

Weekend MassesSaturday: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.Mass posted daily online at

www.kcnativity.org

ReconciliationSaturdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Parish Offi ce HoursM-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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G O O D F R I D A YN O O N

IN THE CHURCH

1st Sunday of Lent 2

Pastor’s Corner…This Thursday, we celebrate the Sacrament of Confi rmation with our 8th graders. We welcome Abbot James Albers, OSB for our celebration of Confi rmation. The same Holy Spirit of Pentecost, the promised Paraclete and Friend, comes to our young people to strengthen them in discipleship, and fi ll them with the gifts needed for walking the journey of life as Christian men and women. We are so proud of our young people as they become fully initiated Catholics in Confi rmation!

Perhaps a little review of the Sacrament of Confi rmation is a good reminder for all of us.Confi rmation deepens the grace of our Baptism, unites us more fully to Christ, intensifi es our relationship as children of God, makes our bonds with the Church more perfect (our sense of belonging and responsibility to the universal Church, as well as our particular parish is deepened), gives us the strength of the Spirit to defend our faith, imprints an indelible character upon our soul.

An increase of the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit comes to us in Confi rmation: Wisdom,

Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord.

Through Confi rmation we are enabled and become capable of living and acting according

to the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,

Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, Chastity.

Come Holy Spirit upon our young people as they are sealed with your presence in Confi rmation. Come anew upon each of us, fan the dull ambers of our hearts, reignite your fi re within us, draw us closer to Christ, make us better Christians, send us as witnesses of Gospel joy to a world in need. Amen!

Beginning Ash Wednesday, you may have noticed a change that has been implemented to the collect (opening prayer of the Mass). Here is the why: In May of 2020, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments wrote to the English-speaking Conferences of Bishops regarding the concluding doxology of the Collects in the Roman Missal. Specifi cally, the Congregation pointed out that the current translation, which concludes “[...] in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever,” is incorrect. There is no mention of “one” in the Latin, and “Deus” in the Latin text refers to Christ. Therefore, the correct translation, which is already refl ected in the Missal in other languages is simply: “[...] in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.”

In addition to so many suggestions we have given for engaging the Season of Lent, you may wish to consider these suggestions as well: Archbishop Naumann invites you to his podcast refl ections for Ash Wednesday and each Sunday of Lent. Archbishop’s refl ections will be based on the Scriptures of the day followed by a layperson testimony of growing in friendship with the Lord and what God is doing in their life. You can access the podcast at www.archkcks.org and scroll down to specifi c podcast.

The Feast of St. Joseph draws near on March 19th. In this Year of St. Joseph, many have decided to do a 33-day Consecration to St. Joseph. Some are using “Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph” by Dr. Gregory Bottaro and Jen Settle. Some are using “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” by Fr. Donald Calloway.

Remember we will have the extra opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation here at Nativity and at every parish in the Archdiocese from 6 - 7 p.m. each Wednesday. Make time to pray, give alms, fast with intention!

Peace,Fr. Mike

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Liturgy and Prayer

Mass Guidelines

Please wear your masks.Please fi ll from the front.Please only sit in open pews or stand at a marked space.An usher will direct you to communion.Maintain proper social distance and limit movement.

Mass Intentions Week of February 15

Monday, February 22 | The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle6:45 a.m. †Jeff Johnson †Shari & Andy Nelson †Marshall Hatfi eld SpI - Diana Hoag8:15 a.m. †Esther Estrada

Tuesday, February 23 | St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr6:45 a.m. †Joe Schloegel8:15 a.m. †Grace Wrape

Wednesday, February 246:45 a.m. †Ward MdDonald8:15 a.m. †Jerry Cahill Thursday, February 256:45 a.m. †Mary Maskill8:15 a.m. †Mickey Effertz SpI- Diana Hoag

Friday, February 266:45 a.m. †Ivan Schottel8:15 a.m. †Jack Davis Ryan

Saturday, February 278:15 a.m. †Jack Denzer5 p.m. †mary Jo Loyd

Sunday, February 28 | 2nd Sunday of Lent7:30 a.m. SpI - People of the parish9 a.m. †Jeanne Scheuerman11 a.m. †Theresa Cheche5 p.m. †John Vivona

Nativity offers Reconciliation each Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. During Lent, Reconciliation is offered each Wednesday from 6 - 7 p.m. as well.

Readings: February 21-27Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/ Mt 7:7-12Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48

Prayer RequestsPlease pray for our parishioners: John Hagan, Jim Horton, Marge Slobodzian, John Burge, Martha Burge, Barbara Burge

Please pray for our family and friends: Jeff Brockhaus

New Online Event Page On WebsiteWe are moving our online events, like Daily and Sunday Mass, from the homepage to an Online Events page. On the homepage, scroll down below the photos and click the button for Online Events.

Or bookmark this link and go directly to the page: www.kcnativity.org/onlineevents

Grant Them Eternal Life, O LordPat Keller,

mother of Dan Keller, grandmother of Gregory,

Jeffrey and Margaret Keller


New MembersKatie Klug

Ben & Baylee ComptonMark & Sarah Sylvester

22Mass at 6:45 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.

Online Mass posted at 8:15 a.m. at www.kcnativity.org

Men’s Book Study, 7 p.m.

23 Mass at 6:45 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.


Adoration, after 8:15 a.m. Mass - 7 p.m.

School Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study, 9 a.m.

24Mass at 6:45 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.


Men of Nativity, 7:15 a.m.

St. Ann’s Group, 9 a.m.

School Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Gospel Gals, 9:30 a.m.

Fr. Gerard Book Study, 10 a.m.

Religious Ed, 6 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation, 6 - 7 p.m.

25Mass at 6:45 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.


Confi rmation, 7 p.m.

26Mass at 6:45 a.m.; 8:15 a.m.


Knights Fish Fry - ONLINE OR-DER/CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY

Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m.

27KOC Leadership, 7 a.m.

Mass at 8:15 a.m.


Women Physicians Bible Study, 9 a.m.

Reconciliation, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

28Mass at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.


*Outdoor Communion 10 a.m.

RCIA, 8:45 a.m.

DNA Couples, 2 p.m.

Week At A GlanceMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Knights MeetingOur next meeting is Monday, March 1 in the Parish Hall. Social hour at 5:45 p.m.; council meeting at 6:15 p.m. Masks required and the meeting will follow social distancing protocols.

Parish LifeLadies Book ClubThe Nativity Book Club will meet to discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi on Tuesday, March 9, from 1 - 2 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Wear your favorite mask. The ladies tackle the 500-page tome, The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson on April 13. Questions? Contact Kathy Hintz Shriwise at [email protected].

The Knights need your help to make the Virtual FishFrys be successful. There are many new jobs this yearbecause the fish frys are online order/curbside pickup.

Volunteer at www.knightsofnativity.com

Lenten Fish FrysVolunteers Needed


Parish Life

Nativity Lenten Fish FryChurch of the Nativity

ONLINE ORDERS ONLY | CURBSIDE PICKUPEach Friday of Lent

February 19 - March 26

PICKUP TIMES5 - 7:30 P.M.

Stations of the Cross will also be held in the Church each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) from 6 - 6:45 p.m. On Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be at Noon.

Menu Items Include:

Fish Fry Menu Scan QR Code to order.

Baked Tilapia GFGreen Beans GFNew Potatoes GFPeel & Eat Shrimp GFCreamy Cole Slaw

Fried CodTater TotsMac and CheeseCheese pizzaDinner Rolls


Nativity Parish School

¡HablemosEspañol!Guau! It’s almost the end of the third quarter ofour school year, and now we are getting readyfor Spring Break diversion (fun)!

It’s been a blessing and honor teachingstudents for another year at NPS. I always feelenthusiastic when I step into your children’sclassrooms to teach Spanish. Our language goalis simple; to communicate effectively andunderstand confidently. In the overall andrelatively short amount of time that studentsare exposed to Spanish, they will be unlikely tospeak perfectly right away. Completeassimilation and accent correction are skills thattake years to perfect. Luckily, native fluency isonly a portion of our objective. Together, we willfocus on and explore what makes languagework; when to use certain speech types, whereit comes from, how it changes, and why it isimportant.

Students are always excited to learn new songs,new vocabulary words, greetings, and all the funthings planned. As always, I’m trying to helpstudents learn in a fun and safe environmentand make them feel confident when they arespeaking and learning Spanish. Thank you forraising such wonderful children. Again, thankyou for another fun year of learning Spanish atNativity Parish School.

Guillermo Maldonado - NPS Spanish Teacher

Dios te salve, Maria.Llena eres de gracia:El Seńor es contigo.

Bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres.Y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre: Jesús.

Santa María, Madre de Dios,ruega por nosotros pecadores,

ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.Amén.

Ave Maria

Padre nuestro que estás en el Cielo,santificado sea tu nombre;venga a nosotros tu Reino;

hágase tu voluntad en la Tierra como en elCielo.

danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día;y perdona nuestras ofensas,

como también nosotros perdonamosa los que nos ofenden;

no nos dejes caer en la tentación,y líbranos del mal.

Amén.

Padre Nuestro


Lent 2021

Online Prayer RequestYou may submit prayer requests online at www.kcnativity.org/Prayer, and fi ll out the simple form. Your request will be sent to our prayer care team.

LENT 2021

Reconciliation: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. | Saturdays at

Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 6 p.m.Daily MassAdoration: Tuesdays after 8:15 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m.Communal Daily Rosary at 6:15 a.m., after 8:15 a.m Mass,before 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and before 9 a.m. Mass onSundayFollow Daily Scriptures in Word Among UsFish Fry: online/curbside Knights Fish Fry - Order atwww.knightsofnativity.com Food Drive | March 13-14

3:30 p.m.

HOW WILL YOU PREPARE?


Christian Formation

Camp Tekakwitha Sets Summer DatesWe are excited to announce the dates for Camp Kateri Tekakwitha for the summer of 2021. Camp Kateri Tekakwithacombines demanding outdoor activities with powerful, spiritual instruction bringing about a unique encounter with God. Although our adventure activities are memorable, often the love that campers experience through prayer is what they remember most. We look forward to spending the summer with you. Visit www.archkck.org/camp for more information. This summer we will be offering a couple of day camp options in addition to our overnight camps.

The Church of Nativity has again been given the opportunity to participate in a 40-Days-For-Life Campaign, February 17 – March 28 in our area. Our parish will provide prayer support at the Center for Women’s Health, 4840 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. February 24 and March 3. We need only 50 volunteers for these two days. Please consider giving an hour of your time. You can sign up online at www.kcnativity.org.Questions? Contact Mike Bartkoski, 913.909.4519 or [email protected].

Archbishop Offers Lenten Refl ectionsArchbishop Naumann will be offering Lenten refl ections that will provide spiritual nourishment for our journey to Easter Joy. Each 30-minute audio session will include the Archbishop’s refl ection on the upcoming Gospel and a short personal witness from a member of the Archdiocese.

To listen to the latest Enfl ame Lenten Refl ection with Archbishop Naumann visit the Enfl ame website at www.archkcks.org. Past episodes will also be available as part of the Shepherd’s Voice podcast at www.archkck.libsyn.com. You can also follow Enfl ame Our Hearts-ArchKCK on Facebook to get links to the latest episodes. For questions, please call April in the Offi ce the Evangelization at (913) 647-0373.


Christian Formation

RE Update: First EucharistChildren in our First Eucharist program will focus this week on thinking and praising God at Mass and on fi nding ways to express their thankfulness for the many gifts that God has given to them.

All parishioners are asked to join with our First Eucharist children in prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God throughout the week.

Outdoor CommunionOutdoor Communion, at left, is offered each Sunday from 10 - 10:30 a.m. This past Sunday proved a little more challenging than others.

1st Sunday of Lent

Christian Formation

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FoodDriveFOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES

MARCH 13-14DROP OFF BEFORE/AFTER MASSChurch Parking Lot

Help our neighbors in need bydonating non-perishable items.

Vaccine InfoThe following is a list of resources for registration for Covid Vaccine. First of all, check with your hospital system and be sure you are registered for alerts on their portal if one is available. Register for several. Must be over 65 or over.

Johnson CountyJohnson County, Kansas Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Form (jocogov.org)

Shawnee Mission/Advent Health | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission | www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-shawnee-mission

HCA COVID-19 vaccine distribution (menorahmedicalcenter.com/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information/covid-19-vaccine-distribution.dot)

Olathe Medical CenterCOVID-19 Vaccine - Olathe Health Information Updates www.surveymonkey.com/r/KBKTGK7

University of KansasCOVID-19 Vaccine Distribution | The University of Kansas Health System: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KBKTGK7

St. Luke's - St. Luke's patients only. View information for patients on website.COVID-19 Vaccine Information | www.saintlukeskc.org/covid-19/vaccine#

This list was compiled by a parishioner for your information only. As always, consult your physician with any questions.

Prayer for the End of the VirusAlmighty and merciful Father, who show your love to all your creation.

We come before you asking for a quick control of the Coronavirus currently ravaging our world.

Hear graciously the prayers we make for those affected by the virus in various parts of the world.

Grant healing to the sick, eternal life to the dead and consolation to the bereaved families.

We pray that an effective medicine to combat the sickness be speedily found.

We pray for the relevant governments and health authorities that they take appropriate steps for the good of the people.

Look upon us in your mercy and forgive us our failings. Amen

St. Edmund is the patron saint of pandemics. Saint Edmund, pray for us!

Rosary RepairTo make arrangements to repair, please email David and Jacqueline Elbert at [email protected] or contact the Cure of Ars Parish Offi ce at 913.649.1337. Repairs are done free of charge with some exceptions. Donations of old rosaries are welcome.


Christian Formation

Good NewsHave some news about all the good things happening around the parish? A great photo? If you have something you want to share, please email Susan Ackerman at [email protected].

St. Thomas Aquinas Summer CampsJune through early August, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School provides a variety of summer camps for students entering grades K through 8 to explore. Our summer camps give students the chance to discover their potential in both sports and other activities. Registration and further information is available online, through our website at www.stasaints.net/summercamps. We look forward to providing a positive camp experience not only for your son or daughter but for their friends as well! For questions, please call the Athletic Offi ce at 913.319.2416 or email [email protected].

Grief SupportProject Chrysalis is a ministry offering hope through Sacred Scripture and community to parents/grandparents whohave lost a child or grandchild. While this ministry is not a bereavement group, our mission is to offer support and hope through scripture in a time of transformation.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday February 23 from 7 - 8:15 p.m. in person in the St. Mark Room at Church of the Ascension, 9500 W. 127th St in Overland Park or online via Zoom. Deacon Bill Graveman will be our guest speaking on the dangers of seeking mediums and psychics.

For more information and the Zoom link, contact Deacon Ken Billinger at 913.634.4210 or email [email protected]. The group is open to parents or grandparents who have lost a child.

Military Prayer ListAir Force: Brian Genelin, Chris Genelin, Shea Pribyl, Sean Murphy, Brian Thibault, William Tyler Keller, Nick DuPre’, Leslie GenarisArmy: Benjamin Heath, Paul Iliff, Ryan Horne, Bradford H. Long, Michael R. Strachan, Margaret Bendorf, Trey Van Hout, Lant B. Fogarty, Matthew Tieszen, Sgt. Jake McCoy, Col. Daniel Walrath, Captain Seth Gulsby, Michael Dean, Daniel O’Reardon Coast Guard: Sean Pribyl, Matthew Matheson, Reed Davison Marine Corps: Jeremy Ludwig, Ronald J. Willy, M.D, Robert Kudelko, Ryan P. Graber, Jake Weller, Demetrie Reed, Ryan Tudas, Luke Blackwell, Travis Able National Guard: Bernard Nicola, John Nicola Navy: Erin Opfer, Duane Opfer, Kristy Rukavina, Randy Weigand Branch not given: Amanda Rutherford, Sgt. Trevor Lutz Space Force: Nicholas Genaris

Please keep these soldiers in your prayers. If you would like to add someone to this list, send their names to Tom Garbach at [email protected] or call him at 338.4367.

St. Joseph Retreat At Prairie StarCome and retreat with the heart of St. Joseph. On Saturday, March 20, you are invited to encounter the overfl owing love of the Father’s heart as you refl ect on the life of Saint Joseph.

Take a day to step away from your pandemic routine, pressures and worries. Prairie Star Ranch is offering a one-day guided retreat entitled Cor : Retreat with the heart of St. Joseph; with options for both in-person or live-stream participation To fi nd our more, register, and review our COVID-19 precautions, visit our website at www.archkck.org/ranch.

1st Sunday of Lent

Parish Contact InformationParish StaffPastor, Fr. Mike Hawken............................................................mhawken@kcnativity.orgSenior Associate, Fr. Al Rockers............................................................fral@kcnativity.orgAssociate Pastor, Fr. Gerard Alba ...................................................galba@kcnativity.orgDeacon, Jim Mullin............................................................DeaconJimMullin@gmail.comDeacon, Ralph Schramp...........................................................rjschramp@sbcglobal.netAccountant, Rebecca Coldicutt.................................................rebecca@kcnativity.orgAccountant, Leslie Chalmers..................................................lchalmers@kcnativity.orgAdministrative Coordinator, Jane Burgett [email protected] Manager, Mark Hyde.........................................................mark@kcnativity.orgCommunications Director, Susan [email protected] of Ministries, Tom Garbach................................................tom@kcnativity.orgIT Director, Nancy West.......................................................................nwest@kcnativity.orgMusic Director, Vicky Neely..............................................................vneely@kcnativity.orgRegistrar, Karen McDonald................................................................karen@kcnativity.orgStewardship Director, Kelly [email protected]

Nativity Parish SchoolPrincipal, David Kearney...................................................david.kearney@kcnativity.orgOffi ce Manager, Sondra Gustafson...................sondra.gustafson@kcnativity.orgMarketing Coordinator, Kelly [email protected]

Christian Formation (Religious Education)Sacramental Preparation, Suzy [email protected] Ministry Director, Liz Hagen...........................................lhagen@kcnativity.orgCatechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sara [email protected] Coordinator, K-8, Suzy [email protected]. Assistant, Karen O’Neil.......................................................koneil@kcnativity.org

Sacramental PreparationBaptism Class Scheduling, Karen McDonald.......................................................491.5017RCIA, Mary Lambrechts.................................... ..........................mlambrechts@kcnativity.orgReconciliation/1st Eucharist, Suzy Meinzenbach............................................338.4367Confi rmation, Suzy Meinzenbach.............................................................................338.4367Marriage Scheduling, Karen McDonald..................................................................491.5017Baptism Scheduling, Karen McDonald...................................................................491.5017

Pastoral CouncilJoan Roethle (chair) Tracy BoschertMike GatesDan HeimanCatherine PowersNancy ReazinRandall StevensonTami TitusDenise VedderTom VopatJennifer Zielinski

Email the Council [email protected]

Finance CouncilSteve Clifford (chair)David CaffreyMike CzinegeElena FallonAndrew GrayReed Murphy Maryanne RoepkeDan Teahan Jim Williams

Church Offi ce3800 W. 119th St.Leawood, KS 66209Phone: 913.491.5017Fax: 913.491.5065

Nativity School Offi ce3700 W. 119th St.Leawood, KS 66209Phone: 913.338.4330Fax: 913.338.2050

Christian Formation 3700 W. 119th St.Leawood, KS 66209Phone: 913.338.4367

Liturgy CommissionPlease use your church directory to fi nd personal phone numbers.

Lectors Teresa Mayor Kathleen Saunders A&E Dana Mullin Sacristans Scott Tampke Greeters Denise Vedder Ushers Vito Carabetta Altar Servers David Pope Ext. Min. of Holy Communion Mike Bartkoski

Music Vicky Neely 491.5017Little Church Suzy Meinzenbach 338.4367Ministry to Homebound/Hospitals/Funerals Tom Garbach 338.4367Intercessory Prayers Tom Garbach 338.4367Pastoral Council Liaison Ed Embree Scheduling Kathy Elson Blessed Margaret of Castello Special Needs Ministry Tom Racunas [email protected]

Please use your church directory to fi nd personal phone numbers.

Parish Outreach CommitteeTom Arrowsmith (chair) Mike Bartkoski Leslie Chalmers Jack Martinosky Joel Voran Tom Garbach Deacon Ralph Schramp

Ignite Nativity CouncilCathy Anderson Emily Gencarelli Kerri George Lee Hillestad Mary Lambrechts Jesdon McCowen Kelly MullinaxMarie Pal Liz Pruett Kelly Samuelson Kathleen Saunders Sharon Schrick Christy Vopat

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