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St. Elizabeth Church Main at 75th Street Kansas City, MO 64114 Web site: stekc.org
Parish Staff Rev. Terry Bruce, Pastor .......................................... ext. 3403 Deacon Don Schmit, Deacon Emeritus
Deacon Mike McLean, Pastoral Minister
Deacon Charlie Cecil, Pastoral Minister
Mrs. Sandy Nickel, School Principal
Mrs. Kathy McShane, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Pat Dennis, School Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Vicky Kinney, Business Manager .................... ext. 3409
Ms. Sandi Lombardino, Parish Secretary ................ ext3401
Mr. Steve Christensen, Buildings & Grounds ........ ext. 3414
Ms. Susie Adams, Director of Music ........................ ext. 3408
Mrs. Joanie McLaughlin, Seniors Coordinator Mrs. Rachelle Lawlor, Social Services…………………….ext. 3404 Mrs. Margaret Haik, Confirmation Coordinator…..ext.3405 Mr. Bill Egelhoff, Parish Relations..……………….….816.309.1042 Mrs. Eileen Iammartino, DRE………………………………….ext 3417 Leslie Guillot, Diocesan Victim’s Advocate………….816.361.2666
Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am
Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 7:00 am Wednesdays 8:30 am (September through May) Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 am Reconciliation Individual Confessions Saturday: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Seasonal Communal Penance Services
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (And by appointment) Office Phone.............................................................523-2405
Rectory.………………………………………………………………….523-2155
Office Fax……………………………………………………….……..444-9858
Our Mission Statement
St. Elizabeth Parish March 29, 2009
Fifth Sunday of Lent
St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish answers the call
of God to further His kingdom on earth through
celebrating the sacred Liturgy and in building com-
munity through service.
W E L C O M E T O S T . E L I Z A B E T H P A R I S H • K A N S A S C I T Y , M O 2
Preparation for Infant Baptism
Our next Baptismal Preparation session will be Thursday, April 16th, 7:30 to 8:45 pm in the Parish Ministry Center. If you are a registered parishioner and wish to attend this session call Sandi at 816.523.2405.
Golden Wedding Celebration A Mass honoring all couples in the diocese celebrating
50 years of marriage in the year 2009 will be celebrated by Bishop Finn at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Liturgy will be followed by a dessert reception. This celebration will include all couples who have celebrated or will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. If you were married in 1959, please call Sandi in the parish office to register. Even if you are unable to attend the Mass call the office so you can be acknowledged.
New to St. Elizabeth Parish? Register on April 16th
We invite all those interested in joining St. Elizabeth parish to join us Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm in the parish Ministry Center (northeast corner of Main and 75th Streets). The registration form is quick and painless and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You must be a registered parishioner for sacramental preparation. Come, join our faith community and be part of our growing family. To sign up for this session call Sandi Lombardino at the parish office, 816.523.2405. The next registration will be held in May.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Our parish offers our congratulations and continued prayers and support for the RCIA Elect as they continue their journey toward the Easter sacraments. The next class is Tuesday, March 31st, 7:30-9:00 pm in Seton Hall for an evening or prayer and reflection in preparation for Holy Week. Please pray for our Elect as they prepare to celebrate with us the preeminent mysteries of our faith:
Palm Sunday, April 5: 10 am Mass together; 6-8 pm, Explanation of Holy Week and Evening of
Reflection in Church. Holy Thursday, April 9: 7pm Mass. Good Friday, April 10: 7pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. Easter Vigil, April 11, Rehearsal: 11am-12pm; Easter Vigil Liturgy: 8pm
Marriage Preparation Marriage Preparation at St. Elizabeth is a 9
-12 month process. Your journey towards the Sacrament of Marriage begins at an orientation session. Our next offering will be held Saturday, May 2nd from 8:30 to 11:30 am in the school library. Registered parishioners who wish to attend this session or who have questions about marriage preparation should contact Sandi in the parish office at 816.523.2405.
St Elizabeth Job Club Update The inaugural meeting of the Job Club was held
March 19th. Eleven folks attended, 4 not looking for jobs but offering their assistance being, or having been, responsible for hiring at their companies.
Good discussions on resume development, the importance of networking, networking tips, age discrimination, cover letters and other job clubs and resources available.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 16th, 7-9 pm in Seton Hall. Spread the word.
Young Active Parishioners Friday, April 3rd, 5:30-6:00 pm, The Young Active
Parishioners will have and Easter Egg Hunt in the Parish Community Garden (behind the Parish Ministry Center on Main Street). This makes a great pre-fish fry family activity! Questions? Please call Carrie Madden, 816.361.2918 or [email protected].
Friendship Club We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who
helped us prepare delicious “baked goodies” for our Bake Sale this past weekend. Thank you also for coming down to enjoy Coffee and Donuts and to purchase our baked items. We have always been so well supported by the St. Elizabeth community and for that we are very grateful.
On April 2nd at the 11:30 am Mass there will be an “Anointing of the Sick” for all those who wish to be anointed during the holy season of Lent. The Friendship Club will provide a “Soup & Salad” luncheon immediately following Mass in Seton Hall. If you can join us call Joanie McLaughlin at 816.361.0913 so we can plan accordingly.
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Our Parishioners and Loved Ones
in the Military
We remember in our prayers the following loved ones of our parish family who serve in the military:
Zach Thomas, nephew of John & Rose Robarge; Robert Sowders, son of Jackie Sowders; Jacob P. Hardman, cousin of Manion Kuhns; Tony Mischler, son of Lynn & David Kelly; Vincent C. Orlando, grandson of Louis & Betty Weber; Candace Pence, granddaughter of Louis & Betty Weber; Joe Sweat, nephew of Mary Sweat; Jeff and Joe Clairmont, nephew of Louis Clairmont; Major Ted Houdek, Godfather of Robert Allmon; Nicholas Arnold, cousin of the Antoinette Ishmael family; Jason Kurtenbach, grandson of Anne Kurtenbach; Stephen Sparks, grandson of Mary Ann Sparks; Colonerl Robert Schmitt, son of Teresa Kirschbaum; Peter Maxon , nephew of Jane and Frank McGuire; Major Phillip Stauffacher, brother of Peter Stauffacher; Matthew Derks, nephew of Dan and Alice Brock
Yes, I Can! Do you ever feel like you want to make a difference in
the lives of others, but don’t have the time? Would you like to get involved in a Service Project or Special Event here at St. Elizabeth parish, but don’t know where you belong? The St. Elizabeth “Yes, I Can” program is a great opportunity for you to help others in various programs.
The premise is simple. Each month, we are in touch with the organizations here at St. Elizabeth to see where help is needed. The volunteer requests submitted cannot require more than $10 or two hours of a person’s time. Pick and choose any project to which you feel called. All requests are one-time only commitments.
The first “Yes, I Can” weekend, April 19th. If you are an organization leader and you are not receiving “Yes, I Can” e-mails, please contact the Parish Ministry Cordinator, Sonya Salazar-Emory, at email parish [email protected].
Discount Cards The 2009 Catholic Schools Continuous Discount Card
is still available for sale. The card offers discounts and special pricing offers from local businesses January 1 until December 31, 2009. There is no limit to the number of times the card can be used. Simply show the card to participating vendors and enjoy a discount each time you shop. This is the ultimate coupon for shops in the Waldo, Brookside and Plaza areas. The cost of the card is $10. It is available from Sandi Lombardino in the Parish Office during office hours. Proceeds benefit St. Elizabeth’s Cub Scout Pack 150.
Thank You Thanks to everyone who donated to the book drive for
Operation Breakthrough. Many nice books were received, and they were very much appreciated. The generosity and support of the church and neighborhood helped make my Eagle Scout Project successful. The books will help provide education materials for the Resource Center and Many families will benefit from your kind donations.
Thanks, Brett Jenkins
Wedding Banns Congratulations to Beth Bazin and James Buckley who
will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, April 18, 2009
Hospitality in Time of Need Thanks to all who help with this wonderful ministry
that serves those in need. Thanks to our March volunteers. We are most grateful for all you do.
The names of the volunteers for the month of April are: FOOD COORDINATORS: Maureen Hinken, Joanie McLauaghlin. FOOD PREPARERS: Mila Blair, Ellen Fendler, Shauna Fletcher, Rosemary Harris, Betty Livers, Kathy O’Toole, Jodie Reiter. If you are going to be out of town or unavailable please
notify Sandi, 816.523.2405, in the parish office.
Good Friday: Way of the Cross Kansas City’s annual reflection on the modern-day
suffering of the Body of Christ. Join us on our journey Friday, April 10th at 12pm. The Stations will begin at Washington Park, (across from Crown Center) then will move to several other points throughout the city to reflect on the experience of people in our city struggling with oppression and injustice. Feel free to join us for the whole event, or at any point along the way. For more information contact Holy Family Catholic Worker House, 816.753.2677 or e-mail at [email protected].
Worldwide Marriage Encounter “….whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that
his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” God yearns for us to see the powerful light of His graces in our marriage. The next World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 5-7 and November 6-8, 2009 at the Howard Johnson Plaza in Kansas City, MO. Dates fill fast, early registrations are recommended. For more information contact Shawn & Stephanie Souders at 816.903.1988 or email [email protected]
Please Pray for all the Sick: Bernadine Hiebl, Beth Finn, Dolph Schaefer, Judith
Mayanja, Jana Moynihan, Becky Nash, Helen Chappel, Paul Lark, Virginia Haake, Lois G., Mary K., Susan H., Doris Schworer, Regina Steinbacher, Maria Metz, Steve O’Halloran, Tony Nguyen, Pete Egan, Fairy Palmer, Kathleen Cassidy, Liam Mcgillycuddy, Marilyn, Kathleen Matthews, Clarence Wiedel, Mary Jo & David Ryffe, Anne Quinly, Jacque Curry, Irene Hartl, Marc & Sam Saviano and Helen & Hank Maggard.
Please Pray for the Hospitalized: Kathy Burdolski.
Liturgical Ministries —April 4/5, 2009 4:30 pm Servers: Makenzie Carter, Johnathon
Eisele, Natalie Ismert Lectors: Michael Schaefer, Patrick Tuohey EME: Michael Schaefer, Bob Kelly, Katie Tillman-Cecil, Carl Struby, Jenny Weidler 7:30 am Server: Bob Johnston Lectors: Betty Novak, Bernie VanArsdale EME: Regina Albright, Loretto Hayes,
Bob Johnston, Bun Murphy, Kris Zondca 10:00 am Servers: Lorenzo Gatapia, Virginia Newell,
Courtney Didier Lectors: Sheryl Parham-Ford-Beth Cressey EME: Mary Reichert, Sherry Roschitz,
Laura Short, Charles Gosselin, Mike Jenkins, Peter Stauffacher, Jeff Blasi
Weekday Servers: March 30/Apr. 3 Nikolaus Calia, Madeline
O’Laughlin April 6-10 Billy Purpura, Lauren Lanter
March 30/
April 3, 2009
Monday 7:00 am Kermit Fendler Requested by Kerm & Ellen Fendler Tuesday 7:00 am Allene Wilkes Requested by Richard Wilkes 11:30 am Carl Tripp Requested by The Mulhern Family Wednesday 7:00 am Jim Walters Requested by Jay Strayer 8:30 am Tom Doody Requested by Tessie & Valerie Hoffman Thursday 7:00 am Belle Neenan Requested by Joe Neenan 11:30 am Ed Stockbauer Requested by Katherine Stockbauer Friday 7:00 am Viviene Hasenyager Requested by Ed Hasenyager Saturday 4:30 pm Living & Deceased Members of the
Flanagan/Duffy/Nangle Families Requested by Jim & Dorothy Flanagan Sunday 7:30 am St. Elizabeth Parish Family 10:00 am Anne Fritzlen
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Altar Cleaners for March Mary Dunham, Sue Miller, Kris Zondca
Vocations Cross Exchange March 22 ~ Noah & Bridget Sturr
March 29 ~ Bruce & Debbie Burkhart
Readings for the week of March 29, 2009 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/
Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 /Is 50:4-7/
Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1---15:47 or 15:1-39
Vocations Holy Hour Come join us Tuesday, March 31st from
7-8 pm in the Church for quiet prayer and
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Join us
as your schedule allows to pray for the much
needed vocations.
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Triduum Schedule
Thursday, April 9 9am ~ Morning Prayer
7pm ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper (The collection this night is designated for the works
of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. As a sign of our commitment to feed the hungry, please bring a food item
to stock our food pantry. Items needed are canned meat,
spaghetti sauce, personal products, jelly/jam/peanut
butter and meal helpers. Your gifts will be brought
forward at Offertory by volunteers who minister in our Food Pantry.)
Friday, April 10
9 am ~ Morning Prayer
3pm ~ Stations of the Cross 7pm ~ Death & Resurrection of our Lord
(Veneration of the Cross)
Saturday, April 11 9am ~ Morning Prayer
8pm ~ Easter Vigil
Sunday Masses are
Sunday at 7:30 and 10:00 am
Sunday, March 29th from 4-5:30 pm in Seton Hall we will have Yoga and Pilates practioner Linda Puthoff
leading us through a beautiful quiet time of exploring God within us thru gentle movement, breathing and
centering. Easy stretching focuses our minds on a deeper
awareness of God’s voice within us.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
April 3rd ~ 5:00 pm ~ Seton Hall
All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. (No meat is allowed)
Deanery Communal Penance Services St. Elizabeth ~Wednesday, April 1 ~ 7pm
St. Peter ~Sunday, April 5 ~ 6pm
Visitation ~Monday, April 6 ~ 7pm St. Thomas More ~ Tuesday, April 7 ~ 7pm
Christ the King ~Wednesday, April 8 ~ 7pm
