Curé of Ars April eNewsletter

April 2023

Holy Week Schedule

All times listed below will be in person in the church. Times followed by "Livestream" will be available in person and online at www.youtube.com/c/cureofars.

Stations of the Cross—March 31, 5:30 pm, Good Friday, following the 12:10 pm veneration

Follow in the footsteps of Christ as we pray this traditional devotion of Lent and Good Friday.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion ~ April 2

Regular weekend Mass schedule

Holy week begins as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem followed by his Passion on the Cross.

Seven Last Words of Christ—Tuesday, April 4, 7:00 pm (In person and Livestream)

This Curé of Ars tradition will be presented on the Tuesday of Holy Week. 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.

Holy Thursday ~ April 6, 7:00 pm (In person and Livestream)

On this day we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper. We remember how the Eucharist began and recall Christ’s command of service through the washing of the feet. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows in the church until 11:00 pm.

Good Friday ~ April 7, 12:10 pm and 7:00 pm (In person and Livestream)

On this day we remember the death of Christ and the power of the cross. We hear the story of the Passion according to St. John, venerate the wood of the cross, and partake in Holy Communion. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. Stations of the Cross will follow the 12:10 pm liturgy.

The Great Vigil of Easter ~ April 8, 7:00 pm (In person and Livestream)

The Easter Vigil is the first Mass of Easter and the most glorious Mass of the church year. This is the night of great rejoicing as we light the new Easter candle and listen and respond to the great stories of our faith - the Scriptures; Our catechumens and candidates are welcomed into full communion with the Church; We renew our own baptismal vows, and come to the Eucharistic table, as renewed members of the Body of Christ.

Easter Sunday ~ April 9

7:00 am / 9:00 am(In person and Livestream) / 11:00 am / 1:00 pm

Easter morning begins the 50-day period of celebrating Jesus’ resurrection, the hope of our resurrection, the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, and the joyful conclusion of the season of Easter on Pentecost.

Easter Vigil Reception

Development Update

by Jennifer Harris

Lenten Offerings

About 130 men participated in the Introductory Men’s Retreat! Fr. Don Farnan led the reflection while the Knights of Columbus hosted the event. Thank you to Brian Schorgl and O’Neill’s for providing beer and pretzels!

School of Religion Lenten Project

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Bilingual Speakers needed

Do you speak a language other than English? Our Lectors Ministry is looking for people who are interested in participating in the Readings at Masses on Pentecost May 28th and 29th. Any language is welcome. There will be 3-4 rehearsals in advance, contact the parish office at 913.649.1337 for more information.

Curé of Ars Guatemala Dental Mission

We have just completed our 24th annual visit to Manos Amigas, a home for abused women and children in Guatemala. During the week 564 patients were seen and provided with fillings, extractions, and cleanings as needed. We are planning to return on January 27, 2024. If you are a dentist, hygienist, or someone interested in a mission trip, please contact us at 913.851.9558 to learn how you can help.

Thank you and God Bless,

Dr. Mike and Peggy Kahler

New Career Pages for Curé of Ars

We are hiring! Curé has added Career pages to the Church and School websites. To stay up to date on our current openings, go to www.cureofars.com/careers and www.cureofars.org/careers.

Current Openings:

BSA Troop 395 Trash Bag Sales

Curé of Ars BSA Troop 395 will be selling trash bags throughout the year. Bags are $13 per roll. Sizes available: white: 15-gal (65/roll); yellow: 39-gal (25/roll); blue: 55-gal (16/roll). We also have paper yard waste bags at $5 per pack of 5 bags or 3 packs of 5 bags for $12. Please support this fundraiser to support this parish youth leadership program. In addition, you may contact Connie Martin at 913.548.5327 or martinc1961@aol.com to make multiple roll purchases. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Free delivery within Cure of Ars Church boundaries. Pick up can also be arranged.

Holy Hours and Novenas

Holy Hour - Saturday, April 1

2:30 pm Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation
3:00 pm Rosary; Benediction; Closing
Priests available to hear confessions from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Anointing of the Sick from 3:30 – 3:45 pm

Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday, April 16

2:30 pm Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation
3:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Benediction; Closing
Priests available to hear confessions from 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Novena and Rosary - Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

5:30 pm Rosary
6:00 pm Novena

No April 4 Holy Hour or Novena due to Holy Week.

The Leaven Subscriptions

Our Parish is required to pay for a subscription for each registered family, please prayerfully consider donating the $23 to cover the cost of your family's subscription.

The Leaven Subscription

Fraternal Benefit Night

The next Fraternal Benefit Night is April 13. All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus in a free Zoom seminar, titled “Importance of Whole Life as part of a Retirement Plan” on April 13 at 7pm with retirement specialist, Jim Effner. Effner is a nationally known financial planning expert and serves as managing partner of the Effner Financial Group, managing 117 full-time financial advisors. Sign-up online at: https://tinyurl.com/KofCEffnerApril13

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Brian Tarwater Memorial Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship awards eighth graders who have been accepted at one of the following Kansas City Catholic high schools: Bishop Ward, Miege High School, Notre Dame De Sion, Rockhurst High School, St. James Academy, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Teresa’s Academy, or St Thomas Aquinas.

Amount: $2,500 - Application Deadline: April 15

Learn more and apply at https://www.briansfund.org/scholarship-application/

Curé Choir Clothing Drive

It’s time to clean out your closets for the Curé of Ars Clothing Drive to Support the Music Ministry! We will be collecting clothes, shoes, purses, bedding, and towels!

WHEN: April 24th through May 8th

WHERE: Drop-off trailer in the northeast corner of the school parking lot

TIME: 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. daily

All proceeds benefit the Music Ministry at Curé of Ars Church

WHERE DO THE CLOTHES / ITEMS GO?

The clothes will be sold by The Clothing Fund (now a subsidiary of Thrift World) to thrift store operators and facilities that can properly sort the product and provide sellable goods to shoppers in need. Some of the items will go to bless homeless shelters or veteran organizations domestically. The defective items will be repurposed into rags.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!

St. Mary's Food Kitchen

Curé of Ars has served a meal every month to the hungry at St. Mary's Food Kitchen for over 30 years. This ministry is a great service to those in need and a great opportunity for Curé parishioners to come together as a community. Cure of Ars serves approximately 350+ people every third Monday of each month. We need your help.

Volunteers leave the church at 7:30 am on the third Monday of each month to serve lunch to the hungry in Kansas City, Kansas. Volunteers are also needed to provide food items such as taco meat, shredded cheese, baked goods, and fresh fruit.

How can you help? Please go online at https://cureofars.com/st-marys-food-kitchen to sign up to donate your food, water, time, and/or give a monetary donation.

For more information or questions contact Jacqueline Elbert at 816.520.3620 or smfoodkitchen@cureofars.com