growing as disciples of jesus and making disciples for jesus
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Mass Schedule/ Horario de Misas
Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:30 a.m. Wed, Fri (Mie, Vier) 12:15 p.m. Saturday/Sábado 8 a.m., 5 p.m. Sundays/Domingo: English 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m. Español 12:45 p.m.; Burmese 2:30 p.m.
School of Religion K-8
Catecismo K-8 Wednesdays/Miercoles 7 p.m.
(September—April)
RCIA Classes (Adults) Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Sept—Easter
Adoration
Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Marriages/Matrimonios Please notify the pastor
8-10 months prior to wedding. Favor de notificar a la parroquia
8-10 meses antes.
Baptisms/Bautismos By appointment only; Por cita solamente.
Confessions/Confesiones
3:30 p.m. Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays or by appointment
Español– Martes a las 5:30 p.m. Sabados a las 3:30 p.m.
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1086 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112 913-299-3370 www.stpatrickkck.org
Pastor Father Mark Mertes ([email protected])
Vicar/Vicario Burmese Ministry Father Shawn Tunink Father Michael Van Lian www.ShawnTheBaptist.org
Deacon/Diácono Dave Cresswell
From St. Paul Center: www.stpaulcenter.com 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Last week, Jesus announced the king-dom of God is at hand. This week, in mighty words and deeds, He exercises His domin-ion—asserting royal authority over the ruler of this world, Satan (see John 12:31). Notice that today’s events take place on the sabbath. The sabbath was to be an everlasting sign—both of God’s covenant love for His creation (see Exodus 20:8–11; 31:12–17), and His deliverance of His covenant people, Israel, from slavery (see Deuteronomy 6:12–15). On this sabbath, Jesus signals a new creation—that the Holy One has come to pu-rify His people and deliver the world from evil. “With an unclean spirit” is biblical lan-guage for a man possessed by a demon, Sa-tan being the prince of demons (see Mark 3:22). The demons’ question: “What have you to do with us?” is often used in Old Tes-tament scenes of combat and judgment (see Judges 11:12; 1 Kings 17:18). And as God by His Word “rebuked” the forces of chaos in creating the world (see Psalms 104:7; Job 26:10–12), and again rebuked the Red Sea so the Israelites could make their exodus (see Psalm 106:9), Mark uses the same word to describe Jesus rebuking the demons (see Mark 4:39; Zecha-riah 3:2). Jesus is the prophet foretold by Moses in today’s First Reading (see Acts 3:22). Though He has authority over heaven and earth (see Daniel 7:14, 27; Revelation 12:10), He becomes one of our own kins-men. He comes to rebuke the forces of evil and chaos—not only in the world, but in our lives. He wants to make us holy in body and spirit, as Paul says in today’s Epistle (see Ex-odus 31:12). In this liturgy, we hear His voice and “see” His works, as we sing in today’s Psalm. And as Moses tells us today, we should listen to Him.
Scripture Readings for Week of February 1-7 Mon/Lun: Hebrews 11:32-40; Mark 5:1-20 Tue/Mar: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Wed/Mie: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Mark 6:1-6 Thur/Jue: Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13 Fri/Vie: Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 Sat/Sab: Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Mark 6:30-34 Sun/Dom: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Tuesday, February 2, and in par-ishes the weekend of February 6-7. Please pray for all who have made commitments in the conse-crated life, and thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.
“The Leaven” is available in audio format
Do you know someone who is blind, low vision, or has a reading disability? Do you prefer to listen to an audio book rather than read one? If so, there are three ways to access an audio version of each issue of “The Leaven”. The University of Kansas Audio Reader Service offers a telephone reader service or an audio reader service for people who are blind or low vision. For information, contact www.reader.ku.edu. An audio version of “The Leaven” is also accessible on the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas page at www.archkck.org. For questions or for more information contact the Special Needs Ministry at 913-647-3054 or [email protected].
Calix Society: National Association of Catholics Active in 12 Step Recovery
The Calix Society (www.calixsociety.org) is a na-tional association of Catholics in 12-Step recovery (AA, NA, OA, AlAnon’ etc.). For us, the spirituality of the 12-Steps is greatly enhanced when prac-ticed in the context of our Catholic Faith. If you have been active in your 12-Step group for six months or more, and would like to talk with other Catholics about how they’ve incorporated their Catholicism into their Steps, The Calix Society meets the 1st Friday of each month at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. The next meeting will be Friday, February 5. For details on time and meeting format, call Neil at 913-645-7244 or Mary at 913-747-5039.
Desde St. Paul Center:
La semana pasada, Jesús anunció que el reino de Dios está cerca. Esta semana, con poderosas palabras y hechos, ejerce Su do-minio - afirmando la autoridad real sobre el gobernante de este mundo, Satanás (vea Juan 12:31). Tenga en cuenta que los eventos de hoy tienen lugar en sabbath (sábado). El día de reposo sería una señal eterna, tanto del amor del pacto de Dios por Su creación (vea Éxodo 20: 8-11; 31: 12-17), como de Su liber-ación de la esclavitud de Su pueblo del pacto, Israel (vea Deuteronomio 6: 12-15). En este sabbath (sábado), Jesús se-ñala una nueva creación - que el Santo ha venido para purificar a su pueblo y liberar al mundo del mal. “Con un espíritu inmundo” es el len-guaje bíblico para un hombre poseído por un demonio, siendo Satanás el príncipe de los demonios (vea Marcos 3:22). La pregunta de los demonios: "¿Qué tienes que ver con nosotros?" se usa a menudo en escenas de combate y juicio del Antiguo Testamento (vea Jueces 11:12; 1 Reyes 17:18). Y como Dios por Su Palabra “re-prendió” a las fuerzas del caos en la creación del mundo (vea Salmos 104: 7; Job 26: 10-12), y nuevamente reprendió al Mar Rojo para que los israelitas pudieran hacer su éxodo (vea Salmo 106: 9), Marcos usa la misma palabra para describir a Jesús reprendiendo a los demonios (Marcos 4:39; Zacarías 3: 2). Jesús es el profeta predicho por Moi-sés en la primera lectura de hoy (vea Hechos 3:22). Aunque tiene autoridad sobre el cielo y la tierra (vea Daniel 7:14, 27; Apocalipsis 12:10), se convierte en uno de nuestros parientes. Viene a reprender a las fuerzas del mal y el caos, no solo en el mundo, sino en nues-tras vidas. Quiere hacernos santos en cuerpo y espíritu, como dice Pablo en la epístola de hoy (vea Éxodo 31:12). En esta liturgia, escuchamos Su voz y "vemos" Sus obras, como cantamos en el Salmo de hoy. Y como nos dice Moisés hoy, debemos escucharlo.
Limpieza de la Iglesia La limpieza de la iglesia a sido pospuesta.
Ministerios SI usted desea inscribirse o informamrase so-bre los ministerios de Lector, Ministro Extraor-dinario de la Comunion, Hospitalidad, limpie-za de los viernes, Coro, o Monaguillo, por fa-vor de mandar un correo electronico a [email protected]. Su parroquia los nece-sita. Si le gustaría hablar con el Padre Mark por favor de llamar al 913/299-3370 en la oficina parroquial. También, si necesitan ayuda en español por favor de llamar al 913/299-3370, ext. 104.
Winter Weather Cancellations When St. Patrick School is canceled due to winter weather, all parish activities are also canceled, in-cluding daily Mass and Adoration. If school is open but weather conditions worsen throughout the day, parish groups and classes will decide whether to cancel. Please use caution before heading to the parish during dangerous weather!
Mass Intentions (Intenciones) SUNDAY, JANUARY 31—4th Sunday in Ordi-nary Time; Catholic Schools Week Begins 7:30 a.m. Int: Ursula Orlich †; John Crilly † 9:15 a.m. Mass Int: People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Mass Int: Jesse Blancarte † 12:45 p.m. (Spanish) Int: Roberto Lara Viniegra † 2:30 p.m. (Burmese) Int: People of the Parish MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6:30 a.m. Mass Int: Ray Hamilton † TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2—The Presentation of the Lord 6:30 a.m. Mass Int: Marty Ammon † WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3—St. Blaise; St. Ansgar 8:10 a.m. Mass Int: Holy Souls in Purgatory † 12:15 p.m. Mass Int: Terry Heffron † THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 6:30 a.m. Mass Int: Ella Lory 8:10 a.m. Mass Int: Janice Kaminski † FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5—St. Agatha 12:15 p.m. Mass Int: James Commane † SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6—St. Paul Miki and Companions 8:00 a.m. Mass Int: Jeanette Porter † 5:00 p.m. Mass Int: Lucille Denton † SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7—5th Sunday in Ordi-nary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life 7:30 a.m. Mass Int: Msgr Thomas Culhane † 9:15 a.m. Mass Int: People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Mass Int: Frank Struzzo † 12:45 p.m. (Spanish) Int: Special Intention of Ma-nuel Soto 2:30 p.m. Burmese Mass Int: People of Parish
Confession Schedule: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. (English and Spanish) Saturdays 3:30 p.m.
Thank You!
We continue to be amazed by the generosity of our parish! Thank you to all who have donated disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizers and masks for use in Church. Thank you, too, for donations to offset the cost of the solution for the disinfectant mister used after every gathering in the Church. May the Lord bless you for your generosity!
FORMED: FREE in English and Spanish The parish has a subscription to FORMED, an amazing site for Catholics. Download FORMED app to your phone or visit FORMED.org, click “I belong to a parish” then put in parish name or zip code. Follow instructions to access our subscrip-tion and enjoy movies, Bible studies, e-books, documentaries and much more!
Interested in receiving the COVID vaccine? Want to know more about it?
Wyandotte County residents are encouraged to complete a form at bit.ly/WyCoVaccineForm to let the Health Department of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS know that you would like to receive the COVID-19 vac-cine. The questions in the form help the Health Department know how many Wyandotte County residents and workers are in different critical popu-lation groupings. They will use the contact infor-mation to send you vaccine availability and loca-tion updates. When filling out the form, please sign up as "individual." We have signed up as the Par-ish to be able to provide further information to you as it becomes available. More vaccine availability and eligibility information can be found at the web-site, www.wycokck.org/COVID-19.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17!
Lenten Reflections With Archbishop Naumann Archbishop Naumann will offer Lenten reflections for our journey to Easter Joy. Reflections will be available the week of Ash Wednesday, as well as the 5 weeks of Lent. Each 30-minute audio ses-sion will include the Archbishop’s reflection on the upcoming Gospel (Ash Wednesday/Sunday) and a short personal witness from a member of the Arch-diocese. Please visit the Archdiocesan website and Enflame Facebook page soon to access these Lenten offerings. For questions, please call April, Office of Evangelization, 913-647-0373.
St. Patrick School Now Enrolling Current Families!
New Family Enrollment Opens February 9! St. Patrick Catholic School is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Please call us if you have any ques-tions or would like a tour. To make an appointment with our Enrollment Specialist, please call 913-299-8131 and ask for Jessy. We look forward to meet-ing your family and welcoming you to ours.
La Escuela Católica St. Patrick La Escuela Católica St. Patrick se complace en anunciar que las inscripciones para el año escolar 2021-2022 ya están abiertas. Póngase en contac-to con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta o desea visitar nuestra escuela. Para hacer una cita con nuestra Especialista de Inscripción, llame al 913 / 299-8131 y pregunte por Jessy. Esperamos conocer a su familia y darle la bienvenida a la nuestra.
Please contact Theresa Smith, 913-299-3370 or [email protected] to add or remove a name. Only family may add names because of privacy.
Please pray for the sick: Vincent Anderjaska, Andrew Becker, Donna Bileck, Ann Bolden, Ray Bond, Douglas Braman, Victor Braman, Mary Ann Bush, Hannah Buttaccio, Bob Butters, Bernie Cal-laghan, Cindy Cigich, Owen Cigich, Raymond Cote, Vernon Cox, Margo Evans, Keith Geary, Bill Ghale, Cora Grant, Teresa Green, Blia Her, Randy Herrington, Shirley Imhoff, Waylon Irons, Mike Kerns, Mary Elaine Kohler, Sophia Kovacs, Joyce Leiker, Debbie Martin, Martha McCarty, Fred McClain, Angela McDonald, Andrea McNeely, Laraun McNeely, Willetta Minters, Belinda Ogan, Josephine Ogan, Mary Jo Prock, Father John Reynolds, Jim Salamon, Mary Lou Schmalz, Den-nis and Stephanie Seuferling, Linda Shalz, Helen Sims, Jack Sixta, Tom Sixta, Leo Storm, Margaret Struzzo, Joseph Tayler, Jake Vestal, Deacon Charlie Voss, Glenn Waltsak, Bob Williams, Joe Wingerter
Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office, 299-3370, to receive
the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. If your con-dition worsens, you recover then become ill again
or you face new challenges due to aging, it’s appropriate to be anointed again.
Please pray daily for those who have died:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Home Visits If you are homebound (for any reason) and would like to receive Holy Communion and/or the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation, please contact the parish
office, (913) 299-3370 to arrange a time for one of our priests or the deacon to visit.
Grief Support Group Suspended Until Further Notice
Our parish Grief Support Group will resume meet-ing when possible. God bless you and know that
you will be remembered in prayer.
Lenten Silent Retreat Retreat is offered at Christ's Peace House of Pray-er, 22131 Meager Road, Easton, KS on February 12 at 5:30 pm- February 14 at 4:30 pm. Our Len-ten Silent Retreat will focus on our spiritual nature and how our lives are part of a spiritual combat between God and the demonic forces. We will ex-plore how we can live in such a way as to claim our places in heaven as co-heirs with Christ. There will be conferences, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession and time for private prayer, re-flection and walking. Cabins/Courtyard Rooms: $170 Single/$250 Couple or Single Guest Rooms: $100 (Meals Included). To attend, send an email to: [email protected] or call 913-773-8255.
Reporting Suspected Abuse Archdiocese remains committed to investigating any allegation of abuse of a minor made against any member of the clergy or any church employee or volunteer—no matter the age of incident or cur-rent age of the victim. Individuals are encouraged to call confidential report line at 913-647-3051 or archkck.org/reportabuse to make a report to Jan Saylor, archdiocesan report investigator, and to call law enforcement directly. If a child or vulnera-ble adult is in immediate danger, call 911.
Training is required before volunteering with children at the parish or school.
To volunteer with children in the parish or school, you must first attend a Virtus “Protecting God’s Children” session and pass a background check. Trainings can be found at www.virtusonline.org. Your account must remain current with assigned articles. Contact Betty Ann Battson, Virtus Coordi-nator, 299-3728 or [email protected].
Archbishop’s Call To Share
Have you ever met someone, had a teacher or coach, listened to a speaker or been to a concert and been blown away by the person in charge or leading the event? You walk away thinking “Wow! That was excellent!” What was it about that per-son? It’s not so much what they said, but HOW they said it. Well, that’s what it was like when Je-sus spoke in the synagogue. He blew people away…even the evil spirits! We should be blown away too. Maybe we need to listen more closely. He speaks to us every day. He’ll drive out what needs to driven out of you as well. Let’s begin to-day to listen more intently, and ask for his help to cleanse us from the things that keep us from him. Ask him to be the authority in your life and for his guidance in your participation in the Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal.
January 17
Total Weekend Collection (Online)
$6,569
Weekday Receipts mail or electronic: Recibido en fin de semana
$12,741
School Support $30
Guardian Angel Fund 0
Maintenance $125
Food Kitchen $72
Total Collection Collecta Total
$19,537
Other Collections: 1/17 Bishop Ward $— “The Leaven” $— Extra Parochial Collections for Archdiocese:
A parishioner donated $750 and his employer matched it with an additional $750 this week. Double win for St. Patrick Parish! Ask your employer if they
have a matching gift program. You and your employ-er can both give to St. Patrick Church! Double your
donation! You make a difference to St. Patrick’s with your prayers and donations. Thank you!
In Christ, Laura Haeusser, Business Manager
“Each of you should give what you have decid-ed in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Contribution Options: 1. Envelopes mailed or brought to Mass or dropped
in mail slot at office. 2. Your bank account—Set up St. Patrick’s KCK in
your bank’s Online Bill Payment Center. Our ad-dress is 1086 N. 94 Street, KCK 66112 (Use your envelope # as your account #).
3. Online giving (one time or recurring) - Secure online giving link is at www.stpatrickkck.org or on Facebook (stpatrickkck). Click “Give now.”
4. Bank EFT/ACH Electronic Funds Transfer (recurring on set date) set up through parish. Forms available upon request, 913-299-3370.
Like us on Facebook for Parish Updates! @StPatrickKCK
Father Mark Mertes will post Sunday Masses and reflections or discussions on our page
including Spanish content.
Father Mark’s Bible Study! Thursdays, Facebook Live, 7 pm
You’re welcome to ask questions in the comments! If you can’t join him live, watch
the video to prepare for Sunday Mass!
Father Shawn Tunink’s Morning Message! Join Father Shawn every morning via Facebook live (parish page or Shawn the Baptist) for a brief
message to start your day!
Shawn the Baptist Show! Join Father Shawn every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm via Facebook live (parish page or Shawn the Baptist) for an interactive discussion of a topic
of faith!
www.stpatrickkck.org: Online giving is now available! Click “Give Now.”
Masses live streamed! Saturdays 5 p.m.
Spanish Mass Sundays 12:45 p.m.
Starts February 19! We are doing 6 weeks of fish dinners starting
Friday, February 19 beginning at 4:30 pm each week.
This is a drive up. Please enter off 94th Street into the school parking lot and head to the parish center. Volunteers will be there to take your order.
Order will be delivered to your car.
Menu (Choose one for each meal): Fried Shrimp Boiled Shrimp
Cat Fish Cod Fish
All meals come with Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, and Roll.
$11.00 per adult meal; $6.00 per child’s meal Family meals will be available at $30.00 (2 adult and at least 2 children).
Purchase meals with cash, check, or credit/debit cards with chips.
For more information, please contact Fritz Vertz at 913-515-0621.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Patrick Church #742600 1086 N. 94th Street Kansas City, KS 66112 TELEPHONE (913) 299-3370 CONTACT PERSON Theresa Smith SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Deskjet 950C SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 31, 2021 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:15 am E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 650 copies
Parish Staff/Personal
Pastor Father Mark Mertes
Parochial Vicar: Father Shawn Tunink www.ShawnTheBaptist.org
Parish/Chin Burmese Ministry Father Michael Van Lian
Deacon/Diácono David Cresswell [email protected]
Administrative Assistant—Abby Drath
Church Office Email/Correo electrónico parroquial [email protected]
Business Manager/Administrador Parroquial Laura Haeusser: [email protected]
Assistant: Rachel Davis, [email protected]
Maintenance Director/Director de Mantenimiento Steve Smith, [email protected]
School Principal/Directora Escolar—Tim Conrad
Director of Religious Education; Virtus Coordinator/Directora de Educacion Religiosa y Virtus
Betty Ann Battson: [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries/Directora de Musica Cynthia Bounds: [email protected]
Director of Adult Faith Formation; RCIA; Wedding
Coordinator; Annulment Advocate; Spiritual Mentor Theresa Smith: [email protected]
Contact Information/Contacto
Parish Office/Oficinas parroquiales 299-3370 Office Hours/Horas de Oficina: Mondays-
Thursdays, 8 am—4:30 pm; Fridays, 8—Noon (Office is closed 12:15-1:15); Ayuda en espaṅol con
Jessy solo los miercoles de 3-6 pm Office Fax/Fax de las Oficinas 788-2644 School/Escuela 299-8131 School Fax/Fax de la Escuela 299-2845 Early Education Center/Preescholar 299-3051 Religious Ed/Ed. Religiosa(K-8) 299-3728 Parish Center Reservations 299-3370 Parish Center Kitchen/Cocina 299-2286
Parish Ministries/Ministerios
Pastoral Council / Consejo Parroquial:
Nominations for Members will be accepted soon.
Altar Society President/ Presidente Sociedad del Altar
Mickie Miller
CYO Director Ashley Calderon
Finance Council / Consejo Financiero:
Caroline Brown, Bob Charbonneau, Joe Globoke, Ron Green, Moe Kancel, Diane Linder, Deacon
Charlie Voss, and Eugenia Winkelbauer
Green Club Fritz Vertz (913-515-0621)
Knights of Columbus Caballeros de Colon
Chad Wiggans
Prolife Coordinator Coordinador Pro-vida Kim Wetzel-Williams
PTO Chairperson
Gina Nick, [email protected]
Shamrock Club Regina Seuferling
Social Concerns
Consejo de asuntos sociales Carroll and Katie Macke
Vocations Ministry/Comite de Vocaciones
Glenn Miller
Parish Mission Statement/Misión
St. Patrick Parish is called to love and serve the Lord, to grow in knowledge,
virtue and holiness and to spread the Gospel.
La parroquia de San Patricio esta llamada a amar y servir al Señor, a crecer en conocimien-to, virtud y santidad y a compartir el evangelio.
Core Values: Christ-Centered, Evangelization, Formation for All Ages, Family (Individual Fami-
lies and Parish Family), Stewardship