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Curé of Ars Youth Group
Dear Curé Community,
My name is Amanda Marnett. I am the new youth minister at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. We are beginning registration for groups 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th, and High School.

What is youth group? Youth group will provide an opportunity to live the Catholic faith through service, sacraments, and socializing. It will provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment to guide members in their personal faith journeys. Members will have opportunities to grow in their faith, build relationships with peers, and earn service hours. You don’t need to be a member of Curé of Ars Catholic Church to join, everyone is welcome. I hope you consider registering and I cannot wait to begin working with the community! 

Register your students here: https://forms.gle/y6WvtAQSbM6JJrib8
 
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is youth group?
A: Youth group will provide an opportunity to live the Catholic faith through service, sacraments, and fellowship. It will provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment to guide members in their personal faith journeys. Members will have opportunities to grow in their faith, build relationships with peers, and earn service hours.

Q: Does my child need to attend every event?
A: No, they are encouraged to participate as much as they want to.

Q: Who? When? Where?
A: Grades 5th-6th, Grades 7th-8th, and High School students will have their own groups, meetings, and activities. Each group will meet at least once a month. We will meet at the church or at specific locations for activities.

Q: Do you have to belong to Curé of Ars Catholic Church to join?
A: No, anyone 5th grade through high school can join!
Knights of Columbus 14th Annual Golf Tournament
The Curé of Ars' Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Peace Council 9856, will be hosting their 14th Annual Charity Golf Event on Sunday morning, September 19th. The event will be played at Eagles' Landing Golf Course in Belton, MO. It will be a shotgun start at 8:00 am. The cost per golfer will be $100.00. You do not have to be a Knight to play, and women are encouraged to play as well.

This is a charity event, with proceeds going to various charities, seminarians, youth activities, etc. For more information contact Don Catron at 913.515.0997 or Dcatron@kc.rr.com or Richard Steele at 913.212.8545 or rss.enterprises@hotmail.com.

When: Sunday, September 19th
Time: Check-In 7:00 / Shotgun start 8:00 am
Where: Eagles' Landing Golf Course (https://www.eagleslandinggolfcourse.com/)
Format: Four Person Scramble
Entry Fee: $100 per person (Lunch Provided)
Prizes: Multiple Flights - Longest Putt - Straightest Drive - Closest to Pin - Door Prizes
BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, September 16th
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Father Burak Room

Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, enter Group Code: AM. For additional details contact Lillian Klein at 913.649.1337 or lillianklein@cureofars.com. Medical eligibility questions? Call 1.800.688.0900. Appointments are preferred and masks are required for all donors. For a full list of COVID-19 safety protocols, visit savealifenow.org/coronavirus.
Adult Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball
Join in on the fun. The Adult Recreational Co-Ed Volleyball League will be starting up in the fall. Connect with your friends and form a team, or ask to be placed on a team. We play approximately 2 Sunday evenings per month in the school gym from October-April. Contact Julie Steilen at bsteilen@kc.rr.com.
Respect Life and Gabriel Project KC Meeting
The Curé Respect Life and Gabriel Project KC meeting will be on Monday, August 30th at 7:00 pm in the Fr. Burak Room. We will be discussing all the progress that the Gabriel Project has sustained over the summer months as well as updating our volunteer list and sharing information on possible work weekends at St Mary’s Home for Mothers. We’ll discuss an Upcoming Major Fundraiser for this year and committees will be formed. All new volunteers are welcome to come and learn and discover all that the Respect Life office at Curé will offer this school year! Please feel free to bring anyone who supports Pro-Life issues, or would like to learn what Curé has to offer! 

Holy Name Annual Paper Drive
It is that time of year to bring your donations of copy paper to the church the weekend of August 28. Please bring single reams, boxes of paper, or money to help our sister school, Holy Name. These donations make a significant impact on the school’s finances and are greatly appreciated. Cash and checks (Made out to Holy Name School) will be used to purchase paper to be delivered to the school. For questions, contact Denise Perry at 913.706.7315. Thank you for your generosity!
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American Heritage Girls 2021-2022
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.  American Heritage Girls at Curé of Ars will resume in-person meetings every other Tuesday evening from 5:45 PM to 7 PM in the school cafeteria beginning September 7th!

The American Heritage Girls Program enables a girl to grow in her FAITH, cultivate a heart for SERVICE, and have more FUN than she can imagine! Interested? Email the troop at ahgks2206@gmail.com or call Troop Coordinator, Audra McMahon at 816.507.6941. 
Mothers of Young Children
Curé of Ars Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) enrollment is available! MOYC is open to all moms with children kindergarten age or younger. The Fall kick-off event will take place on Tuesday, September 14th at 7pm in the Fr. Burak Room. Come meet other parish moms while learning about all the opportunities MOYC has for 2021-2022!

Find more information and the registration link online at https://cureofars.com/moyc or you can email curemoyc@gmail.com with any questions.
Curé School of Religion Enrollment
Don't miss this opportunity for your children to grow closer to Jesus! Classes and Sacrament Preparation begin soon so register now!


SOR Calendar: https://cureofars.com/sor

For more information, contact Bernadette Myers at 913.521.9368 or bernadettemyers@cureofars.com

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
September 6
Holy Hour and Benediction

Curé of Ars Church
6 pm
September 11 and 12
Food Drive

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Parking Lot

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from 1-3 pm on Sunday
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