Curé of Ars September eNewsletter

September 2022

2022-23 School of Religion begins soon!

August 31: Family Gathering: Opening Mass, Backpack Blessing, & Social 6:15-7:30 pm

September 7: First Class and Parent Orientation

Hurry! It's not too late to register for School of Religion classes & Sacrament Prep (2nd & 8th grades). We are finalizing class lists and ordering supplies.

To learn more about registration, programs, and calendars:

School of Religion: www.cureofars.com/religioused
First Communion: www.cureofars.com/first-communion
Confirmation: www.cureofars.com/confirmation

Holy Hour at Curé of Ars

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration have a rich history in the Catholic Church. In 1263, Pope Urban IV established the Feast of Corpus Christi, to be celebrated on the Thursday following the Feast of the Holy Trinity; it was to enable the faithful to see and venerate the consecrated Host. He stressed the love of Christ who wanted to remain physically with us until the end of time. Pope Urban IV commissioned Thomas Aquinas to compose the Liturgy of the Hours for the Feast of Corpus Christi. As part of this Liturgy, Thomas Aquinas wrote three memorable hymns: O Salutaris Hostia, Tantum Ergo Sacramentum, and Panis Angelicus.

The practice of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament started in Naples in 1590 with the Order of the Clerics Regular Minor founded by St, Francis Caracciolo, Fr.

A stated mission of the Eucharistic Revival Movement is to promote awareness of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Beginning September 3 and continuing monthly on the First Saturday of each subsequent month, Curé of Ars Parish will be hosting a Holy Hour honoring the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

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 be on September 6. We hope you and your family can join us.

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.

Knights of Columbus News

The Knights invite the parish to join them in their first Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, September 4 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.

Sunday, September 18, is the 2022 Curé of Ars Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Event. Information can be found at: https://golf.kofccureofars.org.

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.

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.

The Leaven Subscription

Adult Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball League

The Adult Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball League will be starting in the fall. Connect with your friends and form a team, or ask to be placed on a team. We play approximately two Sunday evenings per month in the school gym from October—April. For more information, contact Julie Steilen by September 16 at bsteilen@kc.rr.com.

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.

The Deacon White Prayer Corner

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.

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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