May 2022
Online Giving Update
Thank you for choosing online giving to support our parish. We appreciate your generosity. WeShare, our online giving provider, will be upgraded on May 3. When you log in, using your current email address and password, you will see the new landing page (example pictured). The appearance of the site will be different but the options for offertory giving and other funds will remain the same. Recurring and scheduled donations will continue without interruption. If you have any questions, please contact our giving coordinator, Sandy, in the parish office at sandydrake@cureofars.com or 913.521.9363. 
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
The Archdiocesan 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 12, at 2:30 pm at the Church of the Nativity. To receive your invitation from Archbishop Naumann, please call the parish office at 913.649.1337 or email us at cureparish@cureofars.com as soon as possible and provide your name, address, phone number, and date of your wedding.
2022 Vacation Bible School
Mornings, June 6-10th
Ages PK4 - 4th Grade
$50/child with a maximum of $150 per family
Please register early! Registration closes May 15 or when FULL!

Adult volunteers are still needed!
ADULT VBS VOLUNTEERS receive one FREE Registration! 

Questions? email: vbs@cureofars.com or call 913.521.9365.
Curé of Ars Holy Smokes BBQ
The 16th Curé of Ars Holy Smokes BBQ is scheduled for June 3rd - 5th. Please contact kyleschudy@gmail.com if interested in participating and note the following:  
  • At least one team representative should attend one of the two team meetings (behind the school): 
  • Sunday, May 1st, 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 4th, 7:00 pm 

  • $125 payments are due at the meetings 

  • At least one participant must be a registered parishioner (preferably at least two)

  • All teams and participants must be at least 21 years of age
Value Them Both
LEARN FROM AN EXPERT - be an informed Kansas Voter

Coming up this week, there are TWO opportunities to hear a knowledgeable speaker explain the history, effects, and importance of this proposed amendment to the KANSAS State Constitution which will be voted on this summer.  

Everyone is invited! Bring non-parishioner friends, neighbors & relatives, too!

WHEN:  
  • Friday, April 29th at Noon  
  • Sunday, May 1st at 6:30 pm

WHERE: 
  •  Fr. Burak Room at Curé
Magnificat Subscription Order
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 1st.

Sign-up for your new or your renewal subscription during April and May.  Registration will be available after all Masses on April 23/24, April 30/May 1, and May 7/8. 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 the parish office. Orders must be placed no later than May 8th. 

Contact Annette at 913.649.2211 or jastoerman@gmail.com to request a form by e-mail or if you have questions.
Curé Young Adults
Our parish is home to a large group of young adults and prior to the pandemic we were building a Curé Young Adult ministry. We invite all young adults (ages 21-35) interested in learning more about being a member of this group to fill out the information form at cureofars.com/cure-young-adults. We are also looking for young adults that are interested in planning meetings, hosting gatherings, and building this community. If you are interested in being involved as a leader in this group, please reach out to Amy in the parish office at amynaab@cureofars.com or 913.521.9375.
Livestream Volunteers
Curé Parish Office is looking for adult volunteers interested in learning and helping run our live stream broadcasts for weekend Masses and special events. If you are interested in learning more about how you can be involved in this ministry, please contact Amy in the Parish office at amynaab@cureofars.com or 913.521.9375. 
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 Curé 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 $23 to cover the cost of your family's subscription.
Holy Name Fundraiser
Advertise in the Curé Bulletin
Have you ever considered advertising in the Bulletin? If you’re a business owner and would like to advertise your business to the Curé community while at the same time supporting the church, please contact James Bradley at 913.596.0118 or jbradley@4lpi.com

If you are a bulletin advertiser or have advertised in the past, we thank you. Your support ensures that the Bulletin is published weekly at no cost to Curé of Ars.
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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
Upcoming Events
May 3

6 pm

Holy Hour, Benediction, and Novena
May 14-15
Food Drive

Curé of Ars
Parking Lot

After Masses and
from 1-3 pm on Sunday
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