Curé of Ars February eNewsletter

February 2024

Ash Wednesday - February 14, 2024

Mass times:

6:30 am
8:15 am (live stream available)
12:10 pm
6:00 pm

Our 2024 Lenten Schedule is available online at https://cureofars.com/lenten-schedule. Our printed 2024 Lenten Schedule Booklet will be available in the vestibule starting February 10.

Curé of Ars Parish Mission

All are welcome to attend any or all events!

Encountering and Experiencing the Lord in the Eucharist:

Food for the Journey with Fr. Joseph McCabe, M. M.

Reinvigorating our Worship - Recognizing CHRIST in our Worship

Sunday, February 25th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Fr. McCabe gives family-friendly Mission talk followed by cookies and punch in the Fr. Burak Room. Bring your children.
Sponsored by MOYC

Our Personal Encounter with Christ in the Eucharist

Monday, February 26th, 6:00-8:00 pm

Eucharistic Rosary lead by the Knights of Columbus with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (6:00-6:30 pm)
Mass (6:30-7:00 pm)
Fr. McCabe gives Mission talk followed by wine and cheese in Fr. Burak Rm (7:00-8:00 pm)
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus

The Eucharist Sends us out as Missionaries

Tuesday, February 27th, 6:00-8:00 pm

Novena (6:00-6:20 pm)
Mass (6:30-7:00 pm)
Fr. McCabe gives Mission talk (7:00-7:40 pm)
Conclude Mission with Adoration (7:40-8:00 pm)
Sponsored by Liturgical Ministries

About our Speaker

Father Joseph McCabe, M.M. entered the seminary in 1967 for philosophy training. After

completion of his theology studies and advanced studies in Liturgical Research, he was ordained a Maryknoll Father in 1977 and was a missionary in Tanzania until 1990. He has since held diverse roles, including an official in the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples at the Vatican from 1991-2000 and 2007-2009. Fr. McCabe was the pastor of the Catholic community in Khabarovsk, (Russian Far East) from 2001-2007 and Director of the Mission Office in Rockville Centre from 2009-2013. He received a Canon Law degree (JCL) from the Catholic University of America in 2015 and returned overseas as a missionary in Hong Kong, China from 2015-2022 while serving as the Regional Superior for Asia from 2019 to 2022. From 2022 until present, Father McCabe transitioned to the role of Canon Lawyer for the General Council of Maryknoll, dedicating weekends to assisting a local parish in Shrub Oak, NY and neighboring parishes. His lifelong commitment reflects a journey of faith and service to Jesus and His Church.

St. Blaise Blessing of the Throat

Catholics often participate in the tradition of having their throats blessed. To do this, the priest consecrates two candles, generally by a prayer, and then holds each in a crossed position on the throat of the person being blessed. At the same time, the following blessing is given: “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from ailments of the throat and from every other evil. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” Why does the blessing of the throat take place on St. Blaise Day? St. Blaise, a physician, and bishop, asked God to cure a child who was choking to death on a fish bone and the child’s life was saved. Thus, St. Blaise is the patron saint of healthy throats.

The Blessing of Throats will take place at Curé of Ars Parish after all Masses the weekend of February 3-4.

Curé of Ars Men's Retreat

Adoration Chapel Closed

The Curé Adoration Chapel will close for maintenance on February 12. We anticipate the work will take approximately 5 weeks to complete. The church will be open for private prayer and Eucharistic Adoration will be available at the Tuesday novenas and the monthly holy hours. You can also check our Lenten Schedule for additional opportunities coming up.

Coffee and Donuts

Join us for Coffee and Donuts after the 9 am Mass on February 25! All are welcome to this free event!

Liturgical Ministry Training

Usher Training

We need additional volunteers to join our Usher Team! We will hold a training session for new volunteers or anyone wanting a refresher on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm. Anyone 8th grade through adults are welcome.

What do they do: Usher

The Ushers provide hospitality to all who attend our Masses, welcoming visitors, answering questions and assisting those who need help. Ushers guide guests to pews, direct people to the Cry Room and bathrooms, lead the congregation to the Eucharist, pass around the collection baskets and collect the offering.

To be an Usher, you must be in at least 8th Grade and complete a short training session. We encourage all parishioners to consider this wonderful ministry.

Sacristan Training

We will be holding a training session for new volunteers or anyone wanting a refresher on Saturday, February 10th from 8:45 am - 9:45 am. Anyone who has been confirmed may attend.

What do they do: Sacristan

The Sacristan provides invaluable assistance to the Priest, allowing him to enter into his own prayer before, during and after Mass, by preparing the gifts of the altar. The main duties of the Sacristan are to set up the host, wine and vessels needed to celebrate the Mass and then to clean them and return them afterwards. Sacristans also maintain Altar Linen cleanliness and refill candle oil.

To be a Sacristan, you must be a confirmed Catholic and complete a short training session. Feel free to sign up for the training if you are interested in volunteering at Weekday, Weekend or special Masses or even if you're just interested in what a Sacristan does.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)

We will hold a training session for new volunteers or anyone wanting a refresher on Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 am. Anyone who has been confirmed may attend.

What do they do: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the clergy and serve the people of the parish in this vital ministry. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life because in it is contained Christ himself. An EMHC presents the Eucharist to the church community during the Mass. EMHCs must be at least 16 years old and have been confirmed.

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.

The Leaven Subscriptions

Our Parish is required to pay for a subscription for each registered family, please prayerfully consider donating the $25 to cover the cost of your family's subscription.

Leaven Subscription

Late Night Live!

Join us at Late Night Live with SPO to see famous author, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jeff Cavins! Come be a part of inspiring conversion, transforming lives, and forming young Catholic leaders! Every ticket purchased helps young adults encounter God and builds life-changing Catholic community on college campuses through the ministry of Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO). Tickets available at spo.org/kcevent. Event info: 7:00pm at the Polsky Theatre, Johnson County Community College on MARCH 20TH!

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Tax Statement for 2023

We are deeply grateful for our parishioners' generosity and support of Curé of Ars Parish in 2023. 2023 charitable contribution statements have been mailed. If you have not received your statement by Friday, February 2nd, please notify Sandy Drake in the Parish Office at 913.521.9363 or send an email to GIVING@CUREOFARS.COM

Thank you for your past contributions and we look forward to your continuing prayers and support.

Holy Hours and Novenas

Holy Hour, Saturday, February 3, 2024

2:30 pm Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation
3:00 pm Rosary; Benediction; Closing

Priests available for confession from 2:30-3:30pm; Anointing of the Sick from 3:30-3:45pm

Holy Hour, Tuesday, February 6, 2024

5:30 pm Rosary
6:00 pm Novena, Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation
6:30 pm Benediction; Closing

Novenas, Tuesday, February 13, 20, 27

5:30 pm Rosary
6:00 pm Novena
6:30 pm Mass on February 20 & 27

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