Our Mission Statement St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish answers the call of God to further

His Kingdom on earth through celebrating the sacred Liturgy and in building community through service.

St. Elizabeth Church Main at 75th Street Kansas City, MO 64114

Web site: stekc.org

Parish Staff Rev. Terry Bruce, Pastor .......................................... ext. 3403 Rev. Christian Malewski, Associate Pastor………….ext. 3405 Deacon Don Schmit, Deacon Emeritus

Deacon Mike McLean, Pastoral Minister

Deacon Charlie Cecil, Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Sandy Nickel, School Principal

Joann Aubuchon, 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 ..........ext. 3411 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, 10:00 am

Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 7:00 am Wednesdays 8:30 am (September ~ 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

School Office .......................................................... 523-7100

School Fax ..............................................................523-2566

Our Mission Statement St. Elizabeth catholic Parish answers the call of God to further His

Kingdom on earth through celebrating the sacred Liturgy and in building community through service

St. Elizabeth Parish November 29, 2009

First Sunday of Advent

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults All parishioners are welcome to join us and support those who are actively seeking a better understanding of the Catholic Faith. The topic this week is: Sacraments of Vocation-Holy Orders. We meet in Seton Hall Tuesday, December 1, 7:30—9:00 pm.

New to St. Elizabeth Parish? Register on December 17

We invite all those interested in joining St. Elizabeth parish to join us Thursday, December 17 at 6:30pm in the Parish Ministry Center (northeast corner of Main and 75th Streets). The registration form is quick and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You must be a registered parishioner for sacramental preparation. To sign up for this session call Sandi Lombardino at the parish office, 816.523.2405.

Homily Focus Group What it is: St. Elizabeth parishioners meet for an

hour and reflect on the Sunday Readings in the current liturgical cycle. This is done by looking at how the Scriptures apply to concrete situations in our lives and in the world. Reflections will assist the priest to prepare a homily that is suited to the needs of the community. In addition to this, the exercise will help one to grow in deeper appreciation of Scripture and prepare one to better hear the readings proclaimed at Mass. Several parishioners have already been involved in this and have enjoyed it very much. I myself have found it very helpful and enriching to my own spiritual life.

When it is: There are several dates I have set aside for the remainder of the year. The meetings will be from 7 pm to 8 pm on the following days.

Thursday, December 3 Second Sunday in Advent ~ Year C

Wednesday, December 9 Third Sunday in Advent ~ Year C

Wednesday, December 16 Fourth Sunday in Advent ~ Year C

Where it is : In the PMC conference room. I hope to have approximately 7 people at each

meeting. You can sign up for as many or as few as you would like. First come first serve.

Please call me at 816.300.0755 or email me at fr.christian.malewski@gmail.com to reserve a spot or for any questions.

Preparation for Infant Baptism Our next Baptismal Preparation session will

be Thursday, December 17 ~ 7:30 to 8:45pm in the Parish Ministry Center. If you are a registered parishioner and wish to attend this session call Sandi at 816.523.2405.

Tax-Free IRA Gifts Extended Did you know that federal law still allows tax-free

charitable distributions from your IRA? Charitable taxpayers who are 70 and one-half or older can direct ―qualified charitable distributions‖ from their fund administrator directly to the charities of their choice, including one’s parish, school or favorite ministry.

Anyone with an IRA who is 70 and one-half years old or older at the time of the distribution should explore this possibility. This provision was renewed to cover the period through December 31, 2009. For the details, contact your legal or financial advisor or Greg Vranicar at 816.756.1858 x 529.

Youth Ministry Events Sunday, December 6,

7pm at St. Peter’s—Youth Group: ―Advent.‖ Tuesday, December 8, 7:30pm at St. Peter’s :

Theology of the Body—‖Without Shame.‖ Wednesday, December 9,

7pm at St. Peter’s: Mission Trip Prep.

Sunday, December 13, 7pm at St. Elizabeth’s PMC: NCYC Follow-up Meeting.

Monday, December 21, 11am, Bowling at Ward Parkway Lanes

General permission slip: ww.stpetersparishkcmo.org Click on ―Youth Ministry.‖ Cost $10.

Tuesday, December 22 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth’s PMC:

Theology of the Body— ‖Hope and Redemption in Christ.‖

Contact Margaret Haik at the Parish Ministry Center,

816.523.2405, with any question.

First Saturday Devotions The tenth in the year-long series of First Saturday

devotions sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima, that are being held in a different parish each month, will be December 5 at St. Mark Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO. Mass will be celebrated at 8:15m with confessions, Rosary and meditations following Mass. The intention is to make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as was requested in 1917.

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The Gospel of John Fr. Bill Bauman will teach a 7 session course on The

Gospel of John. The first two sessions are in Advent-Wednesday evenings December 2 and December 9, 7 pm in the narthex of Christ the King Church (85th and Wornall Road). No cost. No registration needed. Just come and bring your bible. The remaining sessions will be on 3 Wednesdays of January and 2 Wednesdays of Lent (March). Learn the Gospel of John thoroughly. Read every word of it. It is personal and inspiring and a great help in prayer.

Hospitality in Time of Need Thanks to all who help with this wonderful ministry

that serves those in need. Thanks to our November volunteers. What a great job you all did this month.

The names of the volunteers for the month of December are:

FOOD COORDINATOR: Shauna Fletcher. Vallie Hogan FOOD PREPARERS: Mary Beth Hodes, Lisa Kratofil, Sue Moon, Jeanne

Lancey, Janie Lankford, Kathy McShane, Liz Muleski, Diane Shatto, Maria Ferrell, Sue Rhodes

If you are going to be out of town or unavailable please notify Sandi, 816.523.2405, in the parish office.

First Sunday of Advent Advent provides an opportunity for us to begin again

and to prepare ourselves anew for the coming of Jesus Christ. It is a time of waiting and expectation, of anticipation and preparation. We can use the coming weeks for personal prayer, growth and change in the way we live. Anticipating the Nativity of Jesus, we can dedicate special time toward considering our relationship with Him. As we recall previous Advents, we remember those who inspire us through their faith and actions. We too can be memorable mentors and models to others through our demonstrations of discipleship and stewardship.

Friendship Club Don’t forget that our king size quilt will be raffled off

Saturday, December 5th at the ―Big Twelve‖ championship football game that will be televised in Seton Hall. The Knights of Columbus will be providing dinner and ample ways to watch the game!

Dinner for Eight Please join us Sunday, December 6 in Seton Hall at

5 pm for our annual potluck Christmas Dinner for

Eight. You may bring a dish according to your last

name: A-I ~ desserts, J-L ~ vegetable, M-R ~appetizers,

S-Z ~ salad. RSVP by December 2 to Jeanne

816.942.0444 or Carolyn 816.942.3442.

Please Pray for all the Sick: Pease call back to let us know when your loved one is out of harm’s way...816.523.2405. Bernadine Hiebl, Jana Moynihan, Paul Lark, Virginia Haake, Lois G., Mary K., Susan H., Doris Schworer, Regina Steinbacher, Maria Metz, Steve O’Halloran, Pete Egan, Fairy Palmer, Kathleen Cassidy, Liam Mcgillycuddy, Marilyn, Kathleen Matthews, Clarence Wiedel, Mary Jo and David Ryffe, Anne Quinly, Jacque Curry, Lucas Nedelco, Marc Saviano, Donna Dilks, Ernie Hastings, Dolph and Kathee Schaefer; John and Virginia Baska, Ann Ruisinger, Teresa Kirschbaum and Kaiya Delgado.

Please pray for those who have died and the consolation of their families:

Dee Dee McLaughlin (mother of Jim McLaughlin)

Liturgical Ministers —December 5/6, 2009 4:30 pm Servers: Charlie Gotschall, Emily Burke,

Mikhail Faulconer Lectors: Norma Hagerty, Bill Knipp EME: Maureen Liston, Diana Burdett,

Norma Hagerty, Bill Knipp, Jim VanDyke 7:30 am Server: Mike Gabhart Lectors: Kathy Ronan-O’Toole, Eric Anielak EME: Loretto Hayes, Vince McInerny,

Kathy Colborne, Toni Walters, Betty Novak

10:00 am Servers: Paige Lankford, Maggie McClain, Andrew Craig

Lectors: Charles Gosselin, Steve Williamson

EME: Colleen Crooks, John Storey, Charles Gosselin, Vicki Saviano, Pat Saviano, Laura Short,

Mike Jenkins Weekday Servers: Nov. 30– Dec. 4 Matthew Murphy, Maddie Medina December 7-11 Audrey Voravong and Maureen

Whittaker

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Nov. 30/Dec. 6, 2009 Monday 7:00 am Virginia Nauman Requested by Dorothy Branner Tuesday 7:00 am Vivienne Hasenyager Requested by Ed Hasenyager 11:30 am Sheryl Ford Requested by Ethel Powell Wednesday 7:00 am Belle Neenan Requested by Joe Neenan 8:30 am Virginia Nauman Requested by Anna Nauman, Brett

Williams, and Dawn Becherd Thursday 7:00 am Ed Stockbauer Requested by Katherine Stockbauer 11:30am Peggy McKenna Requested by Peggy Cullen Friday 7:00 am Mary Redman South Requested by Sandi Lombardino Saturday 4:30 pm Michael Mason Requested by Helen Chappell Sunday 7:30 am St. Elizabeth Parish Family 10:00 am Mollie Cullinan Requested by Cullinan Family

Vocations Cross Exchange November 22— Andy and Dana Vohs

November 29— Chris and Shelly Casper

Church Cleaners for December

Mary Grantham/Loretto Hayes/Janice McMahon

Readings for the Week of November 29, 2009

Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12---4:2/ Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35---10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

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Advent Catechetical Series Looking for something special to do this Advent

season? Are you interested in deepening your knowledge of the Catholic faith?

If you answered ―yes‖ to both or one of these questions (or even if you answered ―no‖ to both) then you are invited to come to a series of talks (a total of 3) on the Catholic faith given by Fr. Christian this Advent season

Talks are based on the ―Evangelium‖ catechetical program that makes use of interactive PowerPoint presentations and Catholic art to teach the truths of the faith.

Each session will be approximately 1 ½ hours in length and will also include prayer and some discussion.

The dates, times and topics are as follows: Session I: November 30th—7-8:30pm –The

Meaning of Life/Creation and the Fall Session II: December 7th –7-8:30 pm—Mary and

the Four Last Things/The Incarnation Session III: December 14th –7-8:30pm—Life of

Prayer/Praying the Mass/Lectio Divina (Spiritual reading)

Classes will meet in the PMC conference room.

Holiday Music Music Sacra Chorus and Orchestra, Rockhurst

University’s community ensemble in residence will present its Christmas Concert by performing works from 18th century Italy. Traditional Christmas carols conclude the program. The concert begins at 7pm, Friday, December 4 in St. Francis Xavier Church (52nd and Troost) and preceded by Live Program Notes at 6:15pm. Tickets are $18—adults, $12 students and senior citizens.

Rockhurst University choruses will perform ―Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” 7pm, Saturday, December 5, St. Francis Xavier Church. Following the concert, the choruses will lead the audience in a candlelight procession to a complimentary reception in Massman Hall on the Rockhurst campus.

Admission is free, but please bring either an unwrapped child’s toy, a grooming product or a non-perishable food for families in need. Register your attendance by calling 816.501.4828.

Thanks to all those that contributed to

the Lighthouse Baby Bottle drive. The

ever generous St. Elizabeth parishioners

donated over $500.