Feast Day of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars | |
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"The soul hungers for God, and nothing but God can satiate it. Therefore He came to dwell on earth and assumed a Body in order that this Body might become Food for our souls."
Jean Baptiste-Marie Vianney was born in the tiny village of Dardilly, France, the son of French peasants. Feeling a vocation to the priesthood, young Jean entered the seminary to begin his studies. Academics did not come easy for the young man and he almost didn’t make it. But persevering with the help of God, through many trials and years of labor and study, Jean Vianney was ordained to the Priesthood.
Almost all of his priest life was spent as pastor for a small parish in Ars, France. He became well-known for his pastoral zeal, especially as a patient and comforting confessor. He spent many hours in the confessional, reconciling and unburdening all who came to him. In the French language, the word for “pastor” is “Curé.” Hence, St. John Vianney has become known as the Curé of Ars. He is the patron of our parish and the patron of seminarians and parish priests.
Holy Hour and Mass - Friday, August 4
Our First Saturday Holy Hour for August is moved to Friday, August 4th to celebrate the feast day of St. John Vianney. Our celebration will begin at 5:30 pm and include Adoration, Benediction, and Confessions with Mass following at 6:30 pm.
Novena to St. John Vianney - July 27 - August 4
Please join our parish family and turn with one mind and one heart and one voice for the intercession of St. John Vianney, Curé of Ars. Each day starting July 27, we will post the reflection and prayer at 7 am on our Facebook and Instagram accounts leading up to his Feast Day on August 4th. The Novena prayer and daily reflection can also be found on our website at https://cureofars.com/coanovena
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August 15 is the feast day that celebrates Mary's Assumption into heaven. It is one of three feasts of Mary that are Holy Days of Obligation for Catholics in the United States. January 1 is the feast of Mary, the Mother of God, and December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven has long been held as an important Catholic belief. The belief was not defined as dogma, however, until 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The dogma teaches that Mary, who was without sin, was taken, body and soul, into the glory of heaven.
Mass Times for the Assumption at Curé
- August 14 - Vigil Mass at 6:00 pm
- August 15 - Masses at 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 12:10 pm, and 6:00 pm
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I am Fr. Maclean Aaku from Ghana, West Africa. I am a Priest of the Diocese of Damongo, a primary evangelization area. My Father and my Mother are still alive. I have three Sisters and I am the only boy. I arrived in the US on 5 May 2023. I am at Curé of Ars Parish as a resident Priest and working as a Chaplain at Donnelly College. I will be helping out at the weekends in this Parish sometimes. I am happy to be here and to be part of this wonderful family of God. I am looking forward to working with you.
Thank you,
Fr. Maclean
We welcome you, Fr. Maclean, to Curé of Ars parish! May your stay here be filled with joy and many of God’s blessings.
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Coffee and Donuts at Curé | |
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Thank you to the Englert Family for hosting coffee and donuts after 7:30 am Mass this past Sunday! Our next coffee and donuts will be on August 27th after the 9 am Mass. We hope to see you there!
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School of Religion Registration | |
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Do you have a child attending school outside the Catholic school system?
Registration for School of Religion opens July 5th online!
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Paper Drive for Holy Name | |
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It is time again to help our sister school with our annual copy paper drive.
During the weekends of August 5th and 12th, please leave reams or boxes of copy paper in the Curé of Ars Church vestibule. Checks and cash are also acceptable. Please make checks payable to Holy Name School. You can leave this in an envelope marked for Holy Name. This is also the easiest way for us to get paper to the school. We can order direct from the vendor and have the paper delivered.
If you have any questions, please call Denise Perry at 913.706.7315
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The School of Religion is in need of Catechists and Aides for the upcoming School year, 2023-24. Please prayerfully consider sharing the Catholic faith and love for Jesus with our children. Training, materials, and support will be provided. We also need Substitutes and Special Project Volunteers which require less time commitment.
Our parish School of Religion utilizes a flipped-classroom approach. Children attend classes twice monthly during the School year. For more information, check out our webpage at www.cureofars.com/religioused.
If you are interested, contact Bernadette Myers at 913.521.9361 or bernadettemyers@cureofars.com.
*Must be VIRTUS compliant or willing to be VIRTUS trained before September 2023.
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Catholic Charities Food Drive | |
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Summer Food Drought
Our food pantries are in urgent need of food. With the rising cost of groceries, supply chain issues, and an increase of those accessing our food pantries (up 25% since February 2022) the demand to feed our neighbors in need is critical. At a time when food pantry visitors need us the most, our pantry shelves are growing empty. All our food pantries are experiencing what we call a food drought. Supply chain issues are making it difficult to purchase the food we need, and this summer our donations are down almost 20%.
Curé of Ars Food Drive - August 12-13
Thank you so much for helping us to support Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and their programs and services! Our next Food Drive is August 12-13! Listed below are the top needs for food - Remember only standard sizes, low sodium, pop top on cans (if possible), & no glass.
Food Most Needed:
- Tuna/Canned Meat
- Canned Fruit (low sugar)
- Boxed Meals
- Peanut Butter
- Tomato/Pasta Sauce (no glass)
Make a Financial Donation:
- Cash/Check: Mail to 9720 West 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 or drop off at the Food Drive
- Make check out to: Catholic Charities of NE Kansas
- Memo: Food Drive - Curé of Ars
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Backpacks for KVC Foster Children | |
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KVC is the organization that provides ongoing case management, therapy, family education and support, transportation, and aftercare services impacting thousands of children and family members each day. In addition, KVC sponsors resource families across Kansas, providing supported placement options for children in foster care. Leading up to every new school year, KVC works to ensure that every child in its care is fully prepared to return to school.
The Respect Life group at Curé of Ars is sponsoring a school supply drive for KVC. The items can be dropped off in the Church vestibule anytime during the week of July 24 - 30 or handed to a representative after all Masses on July 29 & 30.
If this time doesn’t work for you or if you have any questions, please contact Gunnar Henning at gunnarhenning11@gmail.com or Ted Henning at teddyghenning@icloud.com.
Needed items:
backpacks
3-ring binders
Black/blue/red pens
Highlighters
24-count crayons
Pencil bag or box
Markers
Colored pencils
Erasers
Glue sticks/bottles
Pocket folders
Loose-leaf notebook paper
Spiral notebooks
Index cards
Gift cards/cash are welcome
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BSA Troop 395 Trash Bag Sales | |
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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.
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Holy Hour - Friday, August 4, Feast Day of St. John Vianney
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5:30 pm: Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation; Benediction
- Priests available to hear confessions from 5:30 – 6:10 pm
- 6:30 pm: Mass
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Holy Hour - Tuesday, August 1
- 6:00 pm: Novena, Exposition, and Adoration; Silent Meditation
- 6:30 pm: Benediction; Closing
Novena and Rosary - Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22, and 29
- 5:30 pm: Rosary
- 6:00 pm: Novena
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Knights of Columbus Council 9856 receives top award | |
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Curé of Ars Knights of Columbus Council 9856 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils. The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs, and service-oriented activities.
Some of our accomplishments this fraternal year include
- $10,000 and over 1,600 volunteer hours to support our Faith programs which include the financial support of 5 seminarians from our archdiocese, the rosary program, and Spiritual Reflection activities.
- 35,000 pounds of food and over $36,000 for food purchases for Catholic Charities during monthly food drives.
- 2,950 hours to support our Family programs.
- $6,700 and over 2,950 volunteer hours to support Community programs including the St. Mary’s Food Kitchen, the Rose Brooks Shelter, the Lazarus House, Coats for Kids, and the Global Wheelchair Program.
- $9,950 and over 120 volunteer hours to support our Life programs which include Special Olympics, Pregnancy Center Support, Marches for Life, and our annual Tootsie Roll Campaign.
For information on joining the Knights of Columbus contact local Membership Director, Ray Wilson at ray.wilson.kc@gmail.com.
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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.
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Eucharistic Adoration Chapel | |
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“Let the Children come to me…“ (Luke 18:16)
Each of us is a precious child, called to an intimate relationship with God through friendship and love. We are called as His children to open our hearts in trust, and to gaze upon the beauty of our Redeemer in awe. When we come to Adoration, we are handing God the keys to our hearts, allowing the rays of His love and grace to bathe our souls in the light of His Presence. Like Mary of Bethany, we are seating ourselves at the feet of Christ and letting His very essence pour down upon us. It is here that we find the better part.
Have you considered spending an hour of your time at the feet of Jesus? Many hours are currently open in the Adoration Chapel. The schedule is now online at https://cureofars.com/adults-eucharistic-adoration. Or contact Lisa at 913.558.1187 or at lisawhi@gmail.com.
Within the quiet of our hearts, we find God. Within the whisper of our souls, He speaks.
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August 1
Holy Hour
6:00 pm
August 4
Holy Hour
5:30 pm
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August 12-13
Food Drive
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