Curé of Ars April eNewsletter

Message from Father Storey

As we are now halfway through Lent, have you reflected on how your Lenten journey with Christ has progressed? Have you taken time to repent and prepare for Easter? Our Father will receive us with open arms; He will welcome us back to the family and prepare a banquet for us. The love of God is everlasting. He welcomes sinners and eats with them.

We have many opportunities for receiving the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) here at Curé of Ars:

Saturdays 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Sundays 4:30 – 5:30 pm

First Saturday of the month after the 8:00 am Mass

Wednesdays during Lent 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Our Lenten Penance Service will be Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 pm

Times for other Lenten Penance Services throughout the Johnson County Region can be found below

Father Storey

Sunday, April 7 ^th

Curé of Ars 3:00 PM

Queen of the Holy Rosary, OP 3:00 PM

St. Agnes 3:00 PM

St. Paul 7:30 PM

Monday, April 8 ^th

Holy Cross 7:00 PM

Holy Spirit 7:00 PM

Holy Trinity 7:00 PM

St. Michael 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 9 ^th

Prince of Peace 7:00 PM

St. Joseph 7:00 PM

Good Shepherd 7:00 PM

Thursday, April 11 ^th

Ascension 7:00 PM

Sacred Heart 7:00 PM

John Paul II 7:00 PM

St. Pius X 7:00 PM

Sunday, Sunday 14 ^th

St. Ann 3:00 PM

Nativity 7:00 PM

Curé of Ars News

Holy Week Schedule

School of Religion Lenten Project

Please help us with our Lenten Project for the homeless. Our goal is for the students in School of Religion to put together 200 Blessing Bags for the Homeless which will then be distributed through Uplift Org. We will be including a message with the Good News of Jesus’ death and resurrection in these bags. We appreciate any donations!

Please bring donations to the vestibule on the weekend of April 6-7

Food: granola bars, packaged peanut butter or cheese crackers, canned tuna with pop top, fruit cups

Self-care: socks (black or white), toothbrushes, razors, band aids, combs and also personal-sized Kleenex, face wipes, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, lotion, deodorant

Please be sure items donated will fit into gallon-size zip lock bag as a kit for the homeless. Thank you for your support!

Seven Last Words of Christ

This Curé of Ars tradition will be presented the Tuesday of Holy Week in the church at 7:00 pm. The evening is a powerful presentation of scripture, reflection, and beautiful music that places you in the presence of Jesus on the cross. This is a not-to-be-missed presentation for your family and friends.

National Release - Unplanned - March 29, 2019

Make your plans now to buy a ticket and see Unplanned on the opening day, March 29. Please visit www.unplannedtickets.com to confirm if your local theater is showing the film. People are particularly encouraged to view the film on March 29 if they’re free, since that will boost the opening box office and thus keep “Unplanned” in theaters longer.

From the March 22 article in The Leaven-

“I think ‘Unplanned’ is a story about conversion, a story about redemption,” said Archbishop Naumann. “In many ways . . . Abby is a Saint Paul for the pro-life movement today, and her story has the power to open hearts, change minds and inspire people.

“I pray that many will see it and be influenced by it.”

Magnificat Subscription

MAGNIFICAT is a monthly, easy-to-read pocket-sized worship aide for daily Mass, Sunday Mass, personal prayer and meditation. We offer you the opportunity to save on your 12-month subscription through a parish bulk order. The order is shipped to Curé and your copy will be available for pick up at the church each month beginning July 1. Sign-up for your new, or your renewal, subscription during April and May. Registration will be available after all Masses on April 6-7, April 27-28, and May 4-5. Renewal forms will also be available in the parish office during this sign-up period. Please complete one form for each subscription and make your check for $30 per subscription payable to Curé of Ars and note Magnificat in the subject line. Please leave the completed form and payment at parish office. Orders must be placed no later than May 8. Contact Annette Stoerman at 913.649.2211 or jastoerman@gmail.com to request a form by e-mail or if you have questions about this opportunity.

Operation Rice Bowl Collection

Please bring your filled Rice Bowls to Mass on Palm Sunday, April 14. Baskets for the bowls will be located by both set of doors entering the worship space. Curé school students can also bring their bowls to the Holy Thursday Prayer Service on April 18. This program benefits tens of thousands of lives around the world, aiding those in poverty and hunger through Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for participating!