November 2022

Mass Schedule

Development Update

By Jennifer Harris

I want to thank everyone who has welcomed me to Curé of Ars over the past several weeks. As I talk with people about their experiences and observe the parish in motion, I am convinced that this is a very special place. My role as the Director of Development will focus on community building, parishioner engagement, and donor relationships. I will use this spot in the bulletin and newsletter to keep you informed, but please feel free to reach out to me at any time: jenniferharris@cureofars.com.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER - November 9

Fr. Storey and our Parish Staff will be hosting a gratitude event for past and present volunteers. We will gather in the P.A.C. from 6:00 TO 8:00 PM for drinks, socializing and an incredible spread, sponsored by Victor and Rita Cosentino. Ron Gutierrez and his band will perform throughout the evening. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by calling Lillian Klein at the parish office or by clicking on the link below. Thank you for sharing your gifts with Curé of Ars!

CHRISTMAS AT CURÉ - November 26

This event is for the entire community. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Mass and some good, old-fashioned fun. Fr. Storey will administer a blessing before we count down, together, as the lights magically illuminate the campus. Several ministries are working on food, drinks, popcorn, and hot chocolate. AND you don’t want to miss the outdoor movie, ELF… Bundle up and grab some blankets! Thank you to Matt Rocca (Facilities Director) for his creativity and vision! More details about this event are included in this newsletter below. 

Holy Hour at Curé of Ars

The Holy Hour will span the time normally reserved for confessions on Saturdays. Throughout this time frame, multiple priests will be available to hear confessions. The Holy Hour begins at 2:30 pm with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and then continues with time for silent meditation. At 3:00 pm the Knights of Columbus will lead the recitation of the Rosary. Our Holy Hour will conclude with the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. After the Holy Hour, we will offer the Anointing of the Sick to those desiring it.

We will also continue to have our Benediction and Holy Hour on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. This month's Tuesday Holy Hour will NOT be held due to All Saints' Day. We hope you and your family can join us.

Curé Class of 1972 Reunion

Join us on Friday night, November 25 for a class reunion Contact Art at artchartrand@mac.com or Sharon “Daly" at jadams8046@aol.com for more information. We would like to reach all classmates and any teachers! 

Youth Ministry

Look for more information in an email from Amanda coming soon!

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. 

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. 

Knights of Columbus News

The Knights invite the parish to join them for their Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, November 6 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.

Earlier this month Mother Teresa: No Greater Love premiered across the nation and set records at the box office in its category. Due to popular demand, the Knights of Columbus- produced film will have an encore theatrical release on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Mother Teresa: No Greater Love is a film you will not want to miss on the big screen. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to see this definitive film on a modern saint and be inspired to put your own faith into action. Visit motherteresamovie.com for tickets today.

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.

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.

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 3rd & 4th. 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 

Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Gift Gallery: November 11th and 12th. Friday night’s premiere event, sponsored by Hyde Salon, offers shoppers early access from 5:30-8:30 pm. Saturday’s shopping event runs from 9 am until 3 pm. This highly anticipated event brings more than 50 local artisans and vendors selling unique items representing the area’s latest trends in fashion, home décor, and gifts. 

This philanthropic fundraiser is hosted by Curé of Ars Mothers of Young Children in partnership with Country Club Bank.100% of this year's proceeds are donated to local non-profit charities: Nativity House KC, Gabriel Project KC, Jack's Heart Fund and a charity honoring Aidan Riley.

Admission is $40 for the Miracle on Mission event and includes food, drinks, and access to Saturday shopping; $10 for Saturday entry including Santa’s Workshop! Children welcome for holiday crafts and story time with Santa himself!

Visit www.giftgallerykc.com for more information and advance ticket purchases. 

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.

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.

Special Date - November 4th: Serving Breakfast for Lunch!!

Curé of Ars and the Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast for lunch at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen on November 4th… Would you like to help? Please go to https://tinyurl.com/ru3bd39e to provide Fresh Fruit, Coffee Cake, Yogurt, Juice, etc.

If you prefer, please make a needed supply purchase from our Amazon WishList--

https://tinyurl.com/k4nmvj 

November 21st: Serving our Mexican Feast!

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