Curé of Ars June eNewsletter

June 2024

Building Committee Update

Dear Curé of Ars Parishioners,

In the following Building Committee report to the Parish, we wish to give thanks and provide you with an update on the overall progress to the campus facilities. Since the development of our Campus Master Plan, the Curé of Ars Building Committee has worked to address the evolving needs of our vibrant parish and ministries. Following that plan, we've completed significant projects over the past decade: renovating the church in 2014, constructing a new rectory in 2018, and finishing the Faith, Hope, and Charity Campaign in 2020 (which included building the Parish Activity Center, renovation of the middle school and school administrative offices, and various site improvements around the campus).

In addition, the Building Committee has focused and prioritized the upkeep of our aging infrastructure by addressing deferred maintenance issues to ensure the functionality of critical systems and building structures, all by following a 5-year maintenance plan. This plan is reviewed annually and approved by the Finance Council. The following pages highlight some of these major improvements made since 2021 and provides a look at the next few years of maintenance needing to be addressed.

A second report from the Building Committee will be available in a couple of weeks as to where we are in the process of updating the Campus Master Plan.

We are humbled by your support as we continue to further the mission of our church, "Lead all to the Church through the Word, the Sacraments, and the Mass.”

Thank you and please reach out to the Parish Office or the Building Committee if you have any questions.

Yours in Christ,

Father Richard Storey

Building Committee

Patrick Smith - Chairperson

Patrick Cisar

Jeff Gorski

Quentin McArthur

Nathan Noe

Mike Patt

Carl Privitera

John Schlick

Marsha Steimer

Katy Unruh

Steve Wendland

Patrick White

Fr. Storey - Parish and School Representative

Matt Rocca - Parish and School Representative

Katy Rocca - Parish and School Representative

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Curé of Ars Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

2023-2024

Mrs. Amanda Clayton

In 1994 a family in the parish wanted to do something special for our teachers at Curé of Ars. They have long recognized the dedication, sacrifice, and continuing

contributions made by all the teachers in our school.

With the goal to foster excellence in education at Curé of Ars school, the McGurren family established the McGurren Family Endowment. Their objective is to recognize, reward, and retain outstanding teachers at our school.

Each spring our teachers are given the opportunity to nominate a teacher they truly believe deserves this honor. A selection committee of several individuals

including members of the McGurren family, Fr. Storey, and multiple Principals from other Catholic schools meet to review the applications and make the difficult decision.

We are excited to announce that the recipient of the Curé Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024 goes to Mrs. Amanda Clayton! Mrs. Clayton is one of our 2nd grade teachers who has dedicated her years of service to Catholic education and is beloved by the entire school community of students and staff. Mrs. Clayton has received a beautiful engraved wooden desk clock recognizing her accomplishment as Teacher of the Year as well as a monetary reward from the McGurren Family Endowment. Congratulations, Mrs. Clayton!

Mission on Mission Road Pilgrimage - June 28, 2024

“The procession with the Blessed Sacrament…reminds us that we are called to go out

and bring Jesus to others. To go out with enthusiasm, bringing Christ to those

we meet in our daily lives.”

~Pope Francis

On Friday, June 28 at 10:30 am, Curé of Ars will be the second stage of the Mission on Mission Road Eucharistic Pilgrimage. You are invited to join this pilgrimage at any point and transportation between stages will be provided as well as transportation back to Curé from Franklin Park. Please see the graphic below for more information or contact Jennifer Harris in the Parish Office at 913.521.9365 with any questions.

Police Training Exercises to be held at Curé

We want to make everyone aware that Leawood Police will be using the Curé school building for training exercises from June 18 - June 21. There will be multiple police vehicles in the parking lot on these days. Leawood is notifying the neighbors that surround the property.

Care Ministry (Communion to the Sick) Training

Inviting ALL interested volunteers to attend an upcoming training session for Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound (outside of Mass). We will be holding a Care Ministry training session for anyone interested in joining this rewarding ministry on Tuesday, June 4th at 8:45 am (following the 8:15 am Mass) in the Fr. Burak Room.

Anyone who is interested in taking Holy Communion to the sick, homebound, or residential facilities should attend. We will be reviewing the Care Ministry program's new procedures and guidelines. Adults 18+ who have been confirmed and wish to be trained as a new volunteer are welcome to attend.

Please sign up to let us know you can make it at: https://cureofars.com/volunteer-for-a-liturgical-ministry See you there!

Monthly Discussion of John's Gospel

Our study of the Gospel of John continues on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in the Fr. Burak room. Please consider joining us for this monthly scripture study, even if you missed the first session. ALL are welcome. In June we will be reviewing several of the great miracles of Jesus, namely; The Samaritan woman, Man born blind, and Raising of Lazarus. BYOB, that's bible, and pad and pen if you wish. For more information, email w_hobbs@sbcglobal.net or tom.graves@firstgroup.com.

Curé of Ars - Troop 395 Newest Eagles!

Jackson Burroughs planned, designed, and led others to clean up and improve the historic Linwood Cemetery located in the Ranchmart Shopping Center in Leawood, KS. Jackson and his team cleared overgrown grass and bushes and restored weathered tombstones creating a more welcoming, inviting environment to honor the memory of those buried there, and renewed awareness of the cemetery's significance.

James Block planned, designed, and led others to collect and donate basic food items for the Food Pantry of Catholic Charities. James and his team collected over 672 lbs of non-perishable food items to benefit the needy and homeless in the KC Metro area.

Curé of Ars Holy Smokes BBQ

The 18th annual Holy Smokes BBQ competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 31 & June 1. This parish-wide event is a celebration of Faith, Fellowship, Food, & Fun and is open to all parishioners, families, and friends. Please note the following:

Additional judges are needed for the event, no experience required. Contact Kevin Hammers at mkhammers@gmail.com. Judges are needed from approximately 2:00 - 6:00 on Saturday.

The BBQ dinner will be served on Saturday evening, 5:00 - 6:30, in a large tent outside between the school and the PAC. Just $5 gets you a pulled pork sandwich, chips and a drink ticket! No advance purchase is required.

All parishioners, families, and friends are encouraged to attend. No need to be part of one of the 35 teams. Come enjoy the fun on Friday night (live band) or on Saturday day or evening. Adults only encouraged on Saturday night.

While team registration is closed, volunteer opportunities still remain. Contact Kyle Schudy (kyleschudy@gmail.com) if interested or with any questions.

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 or Brian Klein at 312.480.6620; brianbklein@gmail.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

Saturday Holy Hour - Saturday, June 1

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

Holy Hour - Tuesday, June 4

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

Novena and Rosary - Tuesday, June 11, 18, and 25

5:30 pm Rosary
6:00 pm Novena
6:30 pm Mass

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.

The Leaven Subscription

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