November 2023

Mass Schedule

Parish Survey and Meetings for Campus Master Plan 

Our PARISH SURVEY was launched this week along with two dates for in person Parish Meeting opportunities to provide feedback. We look forward to your participation and offer several convenient ways to access the survey:

• Hard copies are available in the parish office or in the vestibule of the church. Please return to the drop boxes located in the vestibule.

• Via Parish Survey link below

SAVE THE DATE - Multistudio will be hosting two Parish Meetings on November 2nd at 9 am in the Father Burak Room and on November 12th at 6 pm in the Father Burak Room to give all parishioners the chance to provide feedback.

Holy Hours at Curé of Ars

Commemorate your loved ones on November 4th. During our First Saturday Holy Hour, we will hold a commemoration honoring those who have died within the past year. We invite parishioners to remember their lost loved ones by lighting a memorial candle that will remain lit for Sunday's Masses. Please let us know if you would like to participate in this special observance by contacting Lillian Klein in the parish office at 913.649.1337 or lillianklein@cureofars.com.

The Holy Hour on Saturday, November 4 schedule -

• 2:30 pm Exposition and Adoration; Silent Meditation and candle lighting
• 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

This month's Tuesday Holy Hour will be on November 7 at 6 pm due to All Saints' Day. We hope you and your family can join us.

Women of Curé Small Groups

Looking to connect with other women wanting to grow in their faith? Click on the link provided below and sign up for one of our current small groups! Spots are limited, promptly and prayerfully sign up to get plugged in! If you have any questions, please email womenofcure@cureofars.com.

Respect Life Month

Thank you to Curé of Ars parishioners for participating in Respect Life Month activities!



• Prayer: Life Chain, 40 Days for Life & Holy Hours

• Service: Day of Service, cards for the elderly

• Generosity: Donations for moms & babies

• Awareness: Rose Procession, Foster Care Support Ministry, Coloring Contest

You are invited to attend the Holy Hour sponsored by St. Dismas Prison Ministry on Tuesday, November 7th 6:00-7:00 PM at Curé of Ars Church.

Curé of Ars BSA Troop 395 will be selling trash bags in the Vestibule on October 28 & 29. They will also 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. 

Book of the Dead

For the month of November, parishioners are invited to write the names of their beloved family members and friends who have passed away since last year in the Book of the Dead located next to the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The book will be enshrined there during the month of November as we remember and pray for those who have gone before us. 

Little Sisters of the Poor Spaghetti Dinner

Please join the Little Sisters of the Poor for our spaghetti dinner on Sunday, November 5, from noon – 5 pm. Festivities will be held at our home at 8745 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, and include delicious food, a bake sale, and a holiday craft boutique, Dinner tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event: Adults $10 Children $5. All proceeds go to benefit our home for the elderly poor. Call 816.761.4744 for information.

Save the Date

Knights of Columbus News

The Knights invite the parish to join them for their Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, November 5 in the school cafeteria from 8 AM until Noon. The menu consists of pancakes, thick-cut bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee, juice, milk, yogurt, granola, and donuts. We will be livestreaming the Chiefs vs Dolphins game from Frankfurt, Germany which begins at 8:30 am. We look forward to seeing you there.

For Catholic men 18 and older the Knights offer opportunities for furthering your faith, enjoying the camaraderie of other Catholic men, getting to know more people at Curé, and working on things to help the church and school at Cure’, seminarians, and those in need of help. To join the largest Catholic men’s organization simply go to:  kofc.org and click on JOIN (select #9856 as your Council) or look us up at cureofars.com under Adult Organizations and Activities.

CPR Training Classes

"To save one life is as if to save the world."

Join us for a free, non-certification training offered by the Leawood Fire Department. Class includes information, demonstration, and participant's "hands-on" session. Purpose: to learn the steps in saving a life while waiting for First Responders. Classes are on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30-8 pm or 8-9:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044FA8A628A3FE3-45522437-cprtraining.

The deadline for signing up is Monday, November 27 For questions about this training, please contact Mary Imming at 913.461.8256. 

Eucharistic ministers of Holy Communion training and re-training

We have scheduled a retraining session on Saturday, November 18th at 8:30/8:45 am (after the 8:00 am Daily Mass) for any new or returning Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass. Please sign up to let us know that you can make it at https://cureofars.com/volunteer-for-a-liturgical-ministry

Volunteers Needed!

The Arts & Environment Committee is responsible for decorating the altar and inside of the church to coincide with each liturgical season. This committee is currently looking for volunteers to assist them on an ongoing basis. Individuals must be hard working, able to climb a step stool or ladder, able to carry a 30-40 pound box, and must be willing to assemble Christmas trees and floral arrangements. Interested individuals should email Leann Gillespie at blgilleshome@gmail.com or call 913.522.2303 if you have questions. 

Christmas Gift Card Collection 

This year, during the holiday season, Curé of Ars parishioners have the opportunity to bring some relief, joy, and Christmas celebration to qualifying families who have “graduated” from the Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)) Interfaith Homelessness Intervention Program. JoCo IHN’s program helps restore stability to motivated and capable "situationally homeless" families in Johnson County. The guests in this program meet stringent requirements, and the hard-working graduates are self-sufficient again within 3-6 months. Curé of Ars has supported this IHN program since its inception in 2003.



IHN is in need of $25.00 Gift Cards to Walmart and/or Target. Please consider purchasing one or more $25.00 Walmart or Target Gift Cards, and bringing them to our collection table, in the vestibule during Masses on December 2nd & 3rd. We are also able to accept cash donations and checks to purchase gift cards to donate. The gift cards will help these families to purchase Christmas dinner and maybe a gift for their family.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity. For questions or more information please contact Jeanette Schneider at 785.214.1682 or Karen McNellis at 913.406.5779.

Gift Gallery 

Join us for the 20th Annual Gift Gallery

      November 10th & 11th

Buy tickets today at www.giftgallerykc.com

• Miracle on Mission – premiere access shopping event sponsored by Hyde Salon: November 10th 5:30 – 8:30pm. Grab your girlfriends and come join us for a first look at shopping, food, drinks, and fun!

• Gift Gallery General Admission presented by Country Club Bank: November 11th, 9am – 3pm including Santa’s workshop for the kids with a visit from Santa himself!

Gift Gallery is a unique shopping event that features over 60 local artisans and vendors. It is an annual public fundraiser organized by the Mothers of Young Children ‘MOYC’ from Curé of Ars. 100% of the proceeds are given to local charities that are meaningful to our members. 

Attention Lectors!

Deacon Phillip has once again gifted you with your own copy of the Workbook For Lectors 2024 (Year B). Visit the Lectors table in the Vestibule after all Masses on November 4th & 5th or November 11th & 12th to pick up your copy!

We plan to have Stephen Ministers available after all weekend Masses. If you would like to pray for yourself, your spouse, family member, friend, or co-worker who is experiencing a rough spot in life, Please stop by after Mass to experience God’s true love for you through prayer or a special blessing. During a time of need, or even a personal crisis, it can be so comforting to have someone to pray with you and for you. We will be located in the Chapel area in the North part of the church.  

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