Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Lee’s Summit, Missouri • www.olpls.org

Vision Statement: Our Lady of the Presentation is a vibrant, Eucharist-centered community offering all Catholics participation

in sacraments, social action and Christian education.

Mission Statement: To share our gifts by providing opportunities for spiritual growth in worship, service, education and

community activities, is our mission.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 27, 2015

Epiphany Blessing of the Home 2016

This year we celebrate Epiphany on January 3. During the Christmas season, especially on the feast of the Epiphany, it is traditional to bless homes, including passageways and doorways.

Often related to these blessings is a ritual of “chalking” the doors of the home with the numbers of the year separated by the initials, CMB. The letters traditionally refer to the legendary names of the three kings: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar (Scripture neither names them nor says there were three of them). Another tradition refers to it as the abbreviation of the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat, translated as “May Christ bless this house.”

Next weekend we will distribute blessed chalk to take home and bless your home:

Use this blessed chalk and mark on the lintel of your door

20 + C + M + B + 16 saying:

Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar followed the star of God’s Son who became human 2016 years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen. OR

As this household has been given the light of Christ through baptism, let us pray that this home shines radiantly with the love of God to be a shelter of peace for all who visit and dwell in it as we sign all of our doorways.

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Thoughts From Fr. Tom

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope your celebrations of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were blessed ones and that you were able to spend time with family and friends. We continue our celebration of Christ’s birth this weekend with the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we rejoice at the miracle of Christ’s birth, God becoming one of us through Jesus, we also remember that Jesus spent human life among a fami-ly. As we hear in the Gospel today, Jesus shared in the faith of his parents and traveled with them to the temple. We also hear, that like any child, he caused his parents to be worried and concerned. Jesus was missing for three days and after finding him, Mary says: Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety. This story begins to reveal Jesus’ identity when he responds: Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house? Jesus then returns with his family and advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man. As we draw strength from the example of the Holy Family, may our families be blessed and a place for us to grow in holiness. Don’t forget that we Christians celebrate Christmas for several weeks. Even though the decorations may come down and the lights may be put away, we continue to rejoice at the light of Christ coming in to our world. You might consider leaving up some symbol of Christmas, like your Nativity scene, for the full season which lasts until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 10. Let’s keep the light shining for all to see. We are grateful for all those who share of their time and talents to make our Masses for Christmas Eve & Day so beautiful. A special thanks to our Mass Coordinators, Lectors, Communion Ministers, Greeters, Ushers, Servers, Musicians, Cantors, members of our various Choirs, and those who helped decorate the church. We are blessed by the generosity and service of so many. At our Christmas Masses, we gave a book to our parishioners titled Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly. We hope you will use this as a faith formation tool and grow your faith this Christmas season. We will be offering book discussion clubs later in January. If you were not here for our Christmas Masses, please check the Gathering Space or with the Parish Office for any available copies. This week we usher in the new year and celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. We will have Masses for the holy day of obligation this Thursday, December 31, at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, January 1, at 10:00 a.m. What a great way to usher in the new year and give thanks to God for our many bless-ings. May 2016 be filled with daily reminders of God’s abundant mercy and love. Happy New Year!

Parish Events This Week Monday, December 28

OLP School Closed - Christmas Break Eucharistic Adoration, 9am to 8pm, St. Ann Chapel Chair Yoga, 9am, Etue Spanish Young Missionaries, 6:30pm, Etue

Tuesday, December 29

OLP School Closed - Christmas Break No Holy Donuts after 8:15am Mass. Rosary, 5pm, St. Ann Adoration Chapel

Wednesday, December 30

OLP School Closed - Christmas Break Eucharistic Adoration, 9am to 8pm, St. Ann Chapel Divorced/Separated Support Group, 6:45pm, Log House Men’s Basketball, 9pm, Gym

Thursday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve

OLP School Closed - Christmas Break Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day Mass, 5pm, Church

Friday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day Mass, 10am, Church

Saturday, January 2

Saturday Ensemble Practice, 3:30pm, Cooper Blood Pressure Screening, after Mass, Mulligan North

Sunday, January 3

K of C Monthly Parish Breakfast, 7:30 to 11:30am, Auditorium Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 8:30am, Mulligan South Blood Pressure Screening, after the 8:30am, 10am & Noon Masses, MulliganNorth Adult Volleyball, 5:30pm, Gym Men’s Basketball, 9pm, Gym

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation

Mass Times: Thursday, December 31, 5:00pm

Friday, January 1, 10:00am

JKV Bus transportation provided for the 10:00am Mass. Residents must call ahead, 347-2178.

The Parish Office is closed on New Year’s Day, January 1st.

MASS INTENTIONS Pray for the Sick Due to confidentiality guidelines, only the person requesting prayer, or a designated family member, may add or remove a name by calling the Pastoral Care Office, 251-1102. Names remain on the bulletin prayer list for two months. For daily prayer requests, call Darlene, Prayer Chain Coordinator, 524-5720.

Michelle Arreguin Shannon Boland

Max Bresette Rick Brown Ken Davis

Janice Duehren Robert Duehren

Ann Farmer Bill Foster

Cleta Gregg Aiden Hammons Chip Hennequin

Leon Holzer Diana Kennedy

Donna Klug Jackson Kozisek Phillip Kozisek

Carrie Landtiser Todd Long

Ron McColpin Don McGraw

Lukas Nedelco Boston Reid

Bernadette Shaffer Chad Shaffer

Jonathan Seibel John Sidoti

Leslie Swaters Bill Swope

Angela VanNess Mary Weeks Betty Wright

Rosemary Yeater

Monday, December 28 8:15am, George Harding III by Jerry & Donna Sellinger Tuesday, December 29 8:15am, Bill Pesek by Doris Pesek Wednesday, December 30 8:15am, Bill Mabry by Marilyn Mabry Thursday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve 8:15am, Lucille Braden by Beth Pfaff Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:00 pm, Pam Morgan by Jim & Andrea Harrington Friday, January 1 - New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day 10:00am, Rosemarie Erwin by Sue & Larry Kneuven Saturday, January 2 4:30pm, Patricia Redel by Daryl Redel Sunday, January 3 7:00am, Vittorio S. Matturro by Family 8:30am, Michael Hicks by the Erich Family 10:00am, Nancy Koenig by Cecil, Jimmie, Margie & Greg Linnebrink 12:00pm, Special Intention of Bryan Louque by Bob & Sharon Miles 5:00pm, People of Presentation

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4:30PM 7:00AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 12:00PM

Murielle Boule Marcia Cotter Gary Denny Betsy Dodson William Frede Carol Jones Judith Maude Kay Morrissey Ryan Rieger Monica Rieger Gene Zvacek

Joy McKee Jack Morasch Mary Morgan Todd Steele John Ulett

Mike Chamberlain Mike Daniel Cara Haddad Andrea Harrington Jim Harrington Jack Lintz Dorothy Lintz Chad Morehead Diane Shireman Tom Wankum Chris Yasso

Kim Fowler Hunter Garrison Steve Marsh Rose Marie McColpin Dennis McCurren Frank Migliazzo Janet O'Hagan Dennis O'Hagan Pat Reynolds Valerie Rhodes Mandy Smock

Gail Allen Andre Fontcha Assunta Griffin Richard Griffin Mike King Kay King Frank Kratofil Jim Monteil Janet Sanchez Mike Sanchez Roger Tilling

Jean Hill Russ Melchert

Roberta Fields Angie Gonzalez

John Tyler Jennifer Fleschute

Rick Pycior Steve Holdmeyer

Beth Tilling Heather Connors

Virginia Corn Marcia Cotter Gary Denny Steve Pello

JoAnn Cook Janie Daniel The Reddig Family Jennifer Fleschute Bonnie Peterman Jerry Peterman

Jeri Migliazzo Frank Migliazzo Valerie Rhodes Dolie Toczek John Toczek

The Baldwin Family Kay Williams

Travis J. (S) Annabelle G. Lily S.

Aidan L. (S) Jacob C.

Thomas T. (S) Sam T. Mary Grace T.

Caden G. (S) Michael G. Henry M.

Keith M. (S) Luke D. Tanner G.

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2016

Please remember in prayer the family of

Mark Engle, December 15

STEWARDSHIP

The first reading today provides a challenging blueprint for the good stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up? Stewardship by the Book

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A Gift of Gratitude

Express your gratitude for our parish with a “Year End Gift.” All Year End gifts

will go to the FutureProjectsFund. There are Year End Gift envelopes on

the tables at the church entrances. Please place your donation in an

envelope and put it in the collection basket or return it to the

Parish Of ice.

Ways to Leave a Legacy Prepare or amend your living will or living trust, naming

charities that have made a difference in your life. “I give, devise, and bequeath to Our Lady of the Presenta-

tion Parish, 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 ______% of my estate or $______ sum of money, or “described” property to be used for its general purposes,

as part of the Catholic Diocese of KC/St. Joseph.

Our Lady of the Presentation offers an “Online

Giving” option for parishioners. This is a easy, safe and secure way to make contributions online and to

update your contact information.

How do you register?

► Go to the parish website, www.olpls.org ► Click the “Online Giving” button at the top right ► Click on the Online Giving Link to complete the online registration form

Due to early bulletin deadlines, the weekly stewardship financial figures will be published

in the next available bulletin.

IRA Gifts Have you made a charitable gift to Our

Lady of the Presentation Parish from your IRA in the past? Are you interested in doing

so in 2015? If so, there are flyers in the kiosks in the gathering space to explain the

details based on current IRA regulations. To find out more, pick up a flyer, or contact Greg Vranicar, Planned Giving-Diocese of

Kansas City-St. Joseph, 816-714-2363.

Did You Know…

Tuesday mornings after the 8:15 a.m. Mass, parishioners gather for “Holy Donuts” in the

Mulligan Room? This popular, weekly gathering is a great way to get to know other parishioners.

If you would like a parish staff member to introduce you to fellow parishioners at

Holy Donuts, call the Parish Office, 251-1100. A staff member would be happy to get you

acquainted with this ministry.

Charity is the sweet and holy bond which links the soul with its Creator: it binds God with man and man with God.

Saint Catherine of Siena 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 online to www.kcsjgives.org for more information or use the form available in the Catholic Key. To make a gift of appreciat-

ed stock, mutual fund shares or gifts of grain, call Greg Vranicar at 816-714-2363.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Children’s Faith Formation Christmas Schedule

Monday & Tuesday Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Monday, 28; No Atrium & Tuesday, Dec. 29: No Atrium

Wednesday, Children’s Faith Formation Wednesday, 30:

No Classes Wednesday, Jan 6:

No Classes - Catechists In-Service

Sunday School Sunday, Jan. 3: No Classes

Confirmation 2016 Confirmation retreat information and permission forms have been mailed to your home. Please return your forms and retreat fee to the Youth Ministry Office ASAP! You may drop off your forms in the Youth Ministry lock boxes located outside the parish office & yellow house. Please call if you have any questions, 251-1103 The Confirmation retreat will be January 9 & 10, 2016 at Conception Abbey.

Register with the Youth Ministry Office by January 10! Support our teens by chaperoning a shift! 816-251-1103

Upcoming Important Youth Ministry Dates

January 9/10 Confirma on Retreat January 10 Deadline for HS Lock In! January 15/16 Parish Ministry Celebra on a er Masses January 16 High School LOCK IN Legacy Park January 24 NCYC Stockholders Mass & Recep on 12 noon February 1st Applica on DEADLINE for Youth Service Mission Trip! February 8th Applica on DEADLINE for Steubenville Conference in July

SEE WEBSITE FOR FLYERS AND FORMS!

SCHOOL NEWS

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ECC NEWS

Christmas Spirit at Presentation School OLP’s annual Christmas Fair was held on Monday, December 14. The fair is sponsored each year by the school’s PTO and is always a big hit with the children. In advance of the fair, school families donated gently used treasures. Students then had the opportunity to shop at the fair for their family members. Eighth grade student “elves” earned service hours by wrapping all the gifts. It is truly a joy to see the excitement of the children as they choose special gifts for their family members! Thank you to PTO, the 8th grade class, parent volunteers and all who contributed to this special event!

Later that evening, OLP’s 3rd and 4th grade students performed a Christmas Musical titled, “The Case of the Reluctant Innkeeper.” The students were dressed as the Jury of Bethlehem Court. Mr. Benjamin Holiday was accused of breaking Bethlehem Law #982, by not allowing Mary and Joseph stay in the Inn. Judge Jody Justice interviewed sheep from the field and the donkey Mary rode into Bethlehem. After deliberation, the jury’s verdict was “Not Guilty.” With a special guest appearance by Fr. Tom, the students proved that, although Jesus was born in a humble way, he was still our King and came to save us. What a wonderful lesson to remember during this Christmas Season. Great job 3rd and 4th Grade; and special thanks to OLP’s music teacher and program director, Mrs. Amanda Palacios!

OLP ECC staff and teachers would like to thank all of our school and parish fam-ilies for making our preschool one of the best! We all feel very blessed to be able to work at a place where we can express

and teach our faith and be part of a loving and caring community.

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ADULT FAITIH FORMATION

Baptism Preparation Class For parents of infants and young children

Saturday, January 23, 2016 9 a.m. in the Mulligan Room

Renew your relationship with Jesus at Christ Renews His Parish

Our second Christ Renews His Parish

weekends are coming soon!

SAVE THE DATES! Men’s Weekend February 20-21

Women’s Weekend

March 12-13

Thinking about

Becoming Catholic?

The journey to Easter is beginning!

Contact Mary Pat for more information mstorms@olpls.org 251-1113

Save the dates! Developing a Personal

Relationship with Jesus Presented by Dr. Claude Sasso

February 16, 23 and March 1

9:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Join a discussion group—

2 one-hour meetings January 25 &

February 1 7 to 8 p.m.

OR January 27 &

February 3 6:15– 7:15 p.m.

Sign ups January

16 & 17

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

in the St. Ann Adoration Chapel

To sign up for a specific time, please call Roger or Beth Tilling at 524-8572.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Rosary: Monday-Friday, after 8:15am Mass

Tuesdays, 5pm, St. Ann Chapel

Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7pm, Cooper

Spanish Prayer Group, Thursdays, 6:30pm, Etue

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WEEKLY PRAYER

PASTORAL CARE

Keep Calm And Try Chair Yoga A great New Year’s Resolution is to try a chair yoga class for free any Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Etue Room.

Blood Pressure Screening January 2-3 Parish nurses will provide free blood pressure checks next weekend after the 4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and Noon Masses in Mulligan North

Save the Date

Family Game Night Friday, January 29, 2016

Daily Mass Readings

Did you know that you can read the full text of Daily Readings on your Apple or Android phone with myParishApp?

Download and enter 64081 to find Our Lady of the Presentation’s App.

Monday, December 28 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday, December 29 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday, December 30 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40

Thursday, December 31 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Friday, January 1 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Saturday, January 2 Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28

MINISTERIO HISPANO - HISPANIC MINISTRIES

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Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las 6:30pm se reúne el grupo Renacer en Cristo en el Salón Etue.

Invitados a tener un momento de intimidad con Cristo, a escuchar su palabra y recibir la presencia del Espíritu Santo.

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Infancia Misionera Los invitamos a que traigan a sus niños a que participen de la Infancia Misionera y apren-dan más sobre su fe. Todos los lunes de

6:30 a 7:30PM en el salón Etue.

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en el Señor: Hoy contemplamos, como continuación del Misterio de la Encarnación, la inserción del Hijo de Dios en la comunidad humana por excelencia, la familia, y la progresiva educación de Jesús por parte de José y María. Como dice el Evangelio, «Jesús progresaba en sabiduría, en estatura y en gracia ante Dios y ante los hombres» (Lc 2,52).

El libro del Siracida, nos recordaba que «el Señor glorifica al padre en los hijos, y afirma el derecho de la madre sobre su prole» (Si 3,2). Jesús tiene doce años y manifiesta la buena educación recibida en el hogar de Nazaret. La sabiduría que muestra evidencia, sin duda, la acción del Espíritu Santo, pero también el innegable buen saber educa-dor de José y María. La zozobra de María y José pone de manifiesto su solicitud educadora y su compañía amorosa hacia Jesús. No es necesario hacer grandes razonamientos para ver que hoy, más que nunca, es necesario que la familia asuma con fuerza la misión educadora que Dios le ha confiado. Educar es introducir en la realidad, y sólo lo puede hacer aquél que la vive con sentido. Los padres y madres cristianos han de educar desde Cristo, fuente de sentido y de sabiduría. Difícilmente se puede poner remedio a los défi-cits de educación del hogar. Todo aquello que no se aprende en casa tampoco se aprende fuera, si no es con gran dificultad. Jesús vivía y aprendía con naturalidad en el hogar de Nazaret las virtudes que

José y María ejercían constantemente: espíritu de servicio a Dios y a los hombres, piedad, amor al tra-bajo bien hecho, solicitud de unos por los otros, deli-cadeza, respeto, horror al pecado... Los niños, para crecer como cristianos, necesitan testimonios y, si éstos son los padres, esos niños serán afortunados. Es necesario que todos vayamos hoy a buscar la sabiduría de Cristo para llevarla a nuestras familias. Un antiguo escritor, Orígenes, comentando el Evan-gelio de hoy, decía que es necesario que aquel que busca a Cristo, lo busque no de manera negligente y con dejadez, como lo hacen algunos que no llegan a encontrarlo. Hay que buscarlo con “inquietud”, con un gran afán, como lo buscaban José y María. Bendiciones para todas sus familias y que el buen Dios les conceda siempre salud y bienestar para que puedan crecer en Fe y sabiduría Divina. También UN FELIZ Y PROSPERO AÑO NUEVO EN CRISTO NACIDO PARA NUESTRA SALVACION. En Cristo, Padre Andres

MISSION & OUTREACH

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Come Travel With Us To El Salvador!

Come travel with us to El Salvador July 18-25, 2016.

We will be attending the Annual Scholarship Student Retreat and hear firsthand the difference an

education has made in their lives and how the students are making a change in their communi-

ties. Applications to travel with the delegation are due by December 31st. Orientation meetings will

begin in February. The approximate cost for the trip is $1500. This includes travel, meals and lodging.

For an application, e-mail Jo Engert, jengert@olpls.org.

The monthly Food Drive for Lee’s Summit Social Services will be January 2-3. Items needed this month: Corn Bread Jello Pudding Egg Noodles Toilet Paper

Thank you for your donations! Please drop off donations the weekend of the drive in the

blue bins located at the south church entrance.

Our parish serves the homeless and working poor at the St. James Place Community Kitchen on the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Volunteers help serve already prepared food, clean tables and wash dishes. We car-pool from the Parish Office at 3:30 p.m. and return by 7:00 p.m. The following groups will be serving at St. James:

Jan. 7– Danaher Confirmation Group Jan. 19 - Boehm Confirmation Group Feb. 4 - Lancaster Confirmation Group Feb. 16 - Gonzalez Confirmation Group

Thanki Thank You For Your Service!

Our parish helps Project Uplift serve Kansas City’s homeless every second Monday of the month. We leave Presentation at 4:45 p.m. and travel to the Uplift warehouse at 16th & Prospect to load trucks, then deliver a warm meal and homeless camps. Return to Presentation by 9:45 p.m. We are full through March, thank you! Volunteers are needed for: April 11: 1 person

To volunteer contact Christy Gruenbaum, 251-1107 or e-mail: cgruenbaum@olpls.org

The Knights of Columbus

welcomes all Catholic men over the age of 18. We’re an organization of faith formation, charitable

fundraising and social services for our parish and surrounding community.

“Catholic men putting their faith into action”

Contact us: grandknight@kofc6819.org Randy Rotert – Grand Knight

Presentation Parish Monthly Breakfast Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Sunday, January 3 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

in the Auditorium

Family: $15 • Adults: $5 Kids: 3-12: $2.50 • Kids under 2: Free

Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring: eggs, sausage, biscuits, homemade gravy, cheesy

potato casserole, pancakes, orange juice.

Thank you for supporting our parish breakfasts!

Celebrating and Honoring Our School's Teachers!! The Sisters of Charity Excellence in Education Award

Join us in celebrating the 7th year of honoring a teacher at Our Lady of the Presentation School for excellence in Catholic education. Here is a way for you to let a teacher know that they are making a significant

difference in the life of a child.

Why is this program called The Sisters of Charity Award? The Sisters of Charity were instrumental in founding our school in 1939. Members of the Sisters of Charity taught our first students and, with the help of Father F. E. Hagedorn, Pastor, helped create the amazing school we have become today. The Sisters of Charity Award for excellence in Catholic Education bridges the accomplishments of our past and the promise of our future by recognizing outstanding performance by one of our talented teachers. This honor is awarded annually.

Previous Year's Recipients (not to receive award again for 5 years)

2010 Mrs. Carmen Bisacca 2011 Mrs. Emalee Rogers 2012 Mrs. Ann-Marie Novak 2013 Mrs. Maureen VanBecelaere

2014 Mrs. Becky Lynch 2015 Ms. Kathy Coleman 2016 Teacher of the Year

Anyone may submit a nominee to receive this award. In order to nominate a teacher, please visit our school website www.olplsschool.org, complete the form, and submit it prior to the deadline of Friday, January 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Although you must include your name and contact information with your nomination, this information will be kept confidential throughout the process. Forms may be submitted electronically or sealed and placed in the secure box at the School Office marked SOC Teacher of the Year Nominations.

Once collected, nomination forms are submitted to a Review Panel consisting of professionals with no direct connection to Presentation School or Parish. The recipient is announced during the Catholic Schools Week spirit assembly planned for Friday, February 5th. In addition to the recognition, the PTO also awards $1,000 to the teacher.

If you have any questions about the program, you may contact Kathleen Chastain at tandk109@earthlink.net., Carrie Cooper at carrie.cooper@att.net, or Jenifer Valenti at jvalenti20@att.net. Thank you for taking this opportunity to express your appreciation to the teachers at Our Lady of the Presentation School.

The deadline for nominations is January 8, 2016, 3:00 P.M. Sponsored by Our Lady of The Presentation Parent/Teacher Organization

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Rev. Thomas Holder, Pastor E-mail: frtom@olpls.org

Rev. Andrés Moreno, Associate Pastor E-mail: frandres@olpls.org

Rev. Mr. Keith Hoffman, Deacon • Rev. Mr. Mike Peterson, Deacon

Our Lady of the Presentation Parish Office 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816-251-1100 • Fax: 816-251-1199 • www.olpls.org Office Hours: 8:45am to 4:45pm, Monday - Friday

MASS SCHEDULE: Weekday Mass: 8:15am (Monday - Friday)

Weekend: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am, Noon & 5:00pm (Spanish)

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

or by appointment. Sundays: 4:30 p.m. (in Spanish)

OUR PARISH STAFF

David Armstrong, Director of Liturgy & Music, 251-1110 E-mail: darmstrong@olpls.org Jodi Briggs, Principal of OLP School, 251-1150 E-mail: jbriggs@olpls.org Carolyn Christianson, Parish Administrator, 251-1108 E-mail: cchristianson@olpls.org Jo Engert, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, 251-1135 E-mail: jengert@olpls.org CFF Assistant, Diana Hennessey, 251-1146 E-mail: dhennessey@olpls.org Sunday School Coordinator, Diana Hennessey, 729-6410 E-mail: sundayschool@olpls.org Christy Gruenbaum, Director of Youth Ministry, 251-1107 E-mail: cgruenbaum@olpls.org Youth Ministry Assistant: Peggy Foster, 251-1103 E-mail: pfoster@olpls.org Julie Hyde, Finance Coordinator, 251-1109 E-mail: jhyde@olpls.org Cathy Koob, Director of Early Childhood Center, 251-1140 E-mail: ckoob@olpls.org Jane Krawczyk, Director of Stewardship, 251-1119 E-mail: jkrawczyk@olpls.org Teresa Medrano, Hispanic Ministry, 977-3716 E-mail: medranowoman62@gmail.com Anna Mitchell, Director of Communications, 251-1105 E-mail: amitchell@olpls.org Bulletin deadline: Fridays - one week prior to issue date Marilyn Schmidt, Director of Pastoral Care, 251-1102 E-mail: mschmidt@olpls.org Pastoral Care Assistant, Kay Williams, 251-1134 E-mail: kwilliams@olpls.org Mary Schmidt, Office Assistant, 251-1115 E-mail: maschmidt@olpls.org Mary Pat Storms, Director of Adult Faith Formation, 251-1113 E-mail: mstorms@olpls.org Eileen Whiting, Receptionist, 251-1100 E-mail: ewhiting@olpls.org

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SACRAMENTS

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Involves preparation of adults and unbaptized children 7 and older for the sacraments of initiation which include Baptism, Communion and Confir-mation. To learn more about becoming Catholic and/or RCIA, contact Mary Pat Storms, 251-1113 or mstorms@olpls.org.

BAPTISM: Parents seeking baptism for their child should reg-ister with Mary Pat Storms, 251-1113 or mstorms@olpls.org.

CONFIRMATION: Our Confirmation process begins with registration in the fall of the candidate’s sophomore year with Confirmation usually in the spring. For information, call the Youth Ministry Office, 251-1107.

MARRIAGE: Please contact the Parish Office, 251-1100, nine months prior to your desired wedding date.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament of the Sick is for those who are ill, hospitalized or facing surgery. Call the Pastoral Care Office, 251-1102. Hospitalization: Due to privacy laws, hospitals can no longer notify parishes when a parishioner is admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office, 251-1100, with admission information.

REPORT ABUSE:

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combat-ting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-392-3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authori- ties, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulner- able 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 the Victim Advocate at 816-392-0011 or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information.