St. Bernadette Catholic Church 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133-2125

Phone: (816) 356-3700 Fax: (816) 737-3447 Priest Emergency: 356-3700, press 4

Special Events: 356-3700, press 3, pause press 3 stbkcmo@gmail.com www.stbernadettekcmo.org

Facebook: St Bernadette Catholic Church KCMO Mass Schedule: Saturday - 4:00 pm; Sunday - 9:30 am

Weekdays: Mass - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:15 am Communion Service: Monday and Saturday, 8:15 am

Annulment Process Contact Advocates Linda Sapenaro or Cathy Weidmaier at the Parish Office.

Baptisms Prior to birth, please contact the Parish Office to register for the preparation class.

Bulletin Notices Please submit in writing to the Parish Office or via email to Vonda@stbernadettekcmo.org and Judy@stbernadettekcmo.org by noon on the Thursday 10 days before bulletin publication. Our bulletin is published weekly, in color, at www.stbernadettekcmo.org

Catechumenate Please contact the Parish Office for more information on the process to join The Catholic Church.

Communion for Homebound We desire community connections. Please call the Parish Office when lifestyle, through age or injury, keeps one from joining our weekend worship.

Food Pantry Monday through Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, by appointment: 356-3700, Ext 228.

Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least nine (9) months before desired wedding date.

New Parishioners Welcome! We are glad you are here. Please see an usher or our Pastor after Mass, or call the Parish Office, to register.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 pm or by appointment.

Religious Education Children Preschool to Grade 8

Please contact the Parish Office for information.

Parish Staff - Servants of God’s People

Pastor .......................... Reverend David Holloway Ext. 212 Daveusn2003@yahoo.com

Pastoral Care Coordinator .... Cathy J. Weidmaier Ext. 232 Cathy@stbernadettekcmo.org

Director of Liturgy & Music ................. Jerry Snow Ext. 214 Jerry@stbernadettekcmo.org

Faith Formation Coordinator ....... Linda Sapenaro Ext. 218 Linda@stbernadettekcmo.org

Business Manager ............................ Vonda Geary Ext. 211 Vonda@stbernadettekcmo.org

Receptionist/Secretary .................... Judy Carneal Ext. 210 Judy@stbernadettekcmo.org Maintenance ................................. Michael Novak Report Abuse Diocesan Victim's Advocate Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti………....……...JeniferValenti@att.net 812-2500 Victim Advocate Kathleen Chastain……...Chastain@diocesekcsj.org 392-0011

Pastoral Council Visioners and Dreamers Mike Cushing .......................................... 358-1527 Jean Fahlstrom ........................................ 358-1827 Bonnie Heck ............................................ 737-2686 Kathy Marlatt .......................................... 217-6638 Tom Padilla ............................................. 645-2781 Noda Scherer .......................................... 358-4644

December 3, 2017

St. Bernadette Parish Page 2 Kansas City, Missouri

Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. Bernadette, strive to better know, love, and serve God, through the teachings of

His Son Jesus Christ and the graces provided to us through His Holy Spirit and the Sacraments.

Dear Parishioners,

The readings for the end of the Liturgical year and the beginning of Advent always focus in some way on being ready for the end of the world or the end of our life. This may seem scary but in Christian thought, going back centuries, this prompting to be alert is also a way to point to hope, hope in the life to come, and hope that God is ultimately in charge of all that will be made good. For a long time, I have thought that the way to be ready for either the end of our own life or the end of time is simply to go about doing those things, the golden rule for example, that we are called to do anyway. We have been given the tools we need, continue to use what the Lord has provided. I have used this example before, but I think it applies. In the military training takes place for an emergency hoping it doesn’t happen, however if something does happen the training kicks in and the task can be done. In a similar way or “training in faith” is with us as well.

God Bless, Fr. Dave

Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY December 4 8:15 am Word/Communion Service

TUESDAY December 5 8:15 am ✝ Larry Kelly by Rosemary Levota

WEDNESDAY December 6 8:15 am ✝ Eva Risser by St. Bernadette Choir

THURSDAY December 7 8:15 am ✝ Ralph Storms by Joseph and Frances Rozell

FRIDAY December 8 8:15 am Tom and Mary Strahan by Joanne Ferdig 6:00 pm ✝ Art Hopfinger by Jerry and Jean Fahlstrom

SATURDAY December 9 8:15 am Word/Communion Service 4:00 pm ✝ Helen F. Grace by Kathleen Grace

SUNDAY December 10 9:30 am ✝ Joseph Saitta by Judy Saitta ✝ Indicates Deceased

From Death to New Life

✝ Celestine Pioch, mother of Cathy Weidmaier

May our beloved deceased rest in peace.

Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017

Sunday First Sunday of Advent Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Monday Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8

Mass times for Our Lady of Lourdes are Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am

All Parishioners Donation Envelopes

If you put your donation envelope in the collection basket at either OLL or St. Berna-dette, it will go to your home parish.

First Sunday of Advent Page 3 December 3, 2017

Holding in prayer…...Homebound

Mary Carter, Phil Dahm, Elmer Friederichs, Richard Kaber, Deanna Kunzweiler,

Kimberly Sanders, Prichard von David

Care Center Residents Benton House of Blue Springs - Ray Rinas

Bridgewood Healthcare Center - Frank Cucchiara Brookdale Wornall Place - Ethelreda Thomas

Good Samaritan Care Center, Cole Camp, Missouri - Mildred Bahner John Knox Apartments - Faye Bloom

Little Sisters of the Poor - Annie Boehm, Redwood Rehab, Independence - Nettie Gaughran

Rosewood at the Groves, Independence - Kay & Catherine Siron The Gardens at Barry Rd - Nancy Rove

The Groves - Mike McMahon Wilshire at Lakewood - Peggy Neger, Patsy Smith

Please Pray For:

Glenn Albin, JoAnn Arrighi, Rosemary Boehm, Esther Brandt, Clifford Bryant, Patrick Chapin, Geralyn Cerveny, Madeleine Fiscus,

Beth Fisher, Charlie Fisher, Susie Franklin, Kathleen Grace, Nettie Gaughran, Pauline Gove, Martha Hodson, David Konecny,

Clara Lenox, Chuck Linton, Danny Maddock, Dorothy Marra, Ron Nye, Joe Pilsl, Petrina Raeder, Doug Rhodes, Jerry Risser,

Bea Robles, Chris St. Germain, Don Tattershall, Liz Tattershall, Levon Taylor, Dora Toledo, Marcella Vaughn, Maureen Williamson

Family and Friends Asking for Prayers

Sam Dempsey, father of Vonda Geary; Jan Rogers, daughter of Mike and Judy Cush-ing; Bo McHenry, brother of Patsy Mitchell; David Flannery, son of Jim and Mary; Sharise Barnes-Vaughn, daughter-in-law of Marcella Vaughn; Kendra Barnes-Albert, sister of Sharise Barnes-Vaughn; Jim Car-roll, brother-in-law of Bob (Jacqui) Rose; Virginia Wood, mother of Karen Wood; Joan Olson, 4 pm Mass; Kathleen Vogel, sister of Tom Lyndon; Monica Sloan, aunt of Geralyn Cerveny; Dennis Randall, brother-in-law of Mary Strahan; Mary Ann Schneider, sister of Cookie Crosby; Marion Saladino, father in law of Rita Saladino; Mark Lutgen former parishioner; Jim Miller and Jodi Hamblin relatives of Clara Lenox; Mindy Horton, daughter of Vonda Geary; Kimberly Ann von David, daughter-in-law of Prichard von David; Bob Boehm, son of Annie and nephew of Rosie; Paul Buckman, brother of Charlotte Cook; Tom Neff, brother of Mary (Jerry) Snow; Richard Habiger, brother of Liz (Don) Tattershall; Andrea Marchese, daughter of Patty Marchese; Marge Sosna, sister-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Robert Sosna, brother-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Rosie Young, sister of Maria Sanchez; Anna Marie Williams, daughter of Betty Medina; Adolph Barringhaus & Larry Barringhaus, brothers of Aloise Barringhaus; Isabella Angotti, former parishioner; Thomas Cardam, uncle of Chuck Linton; Lucille Kobosky, aunt of Chuck Linton; Rosemary Sailler, Godchild of Rosie Sosna; Carmella Giangreco, sister-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Greg Novak, brother of Ed and Mike Novak; Michael Shortino, son of Marguerite Shortino; Lewis Smith, Jr., neighbor of Levon Taylor; Rhoda Slebioda; Phyllis Alquest, cousin of Liz (Don) Tatterhsall; Paul Shortino, son of Marguerite Shortino; Rosemary LeVota, former parishioner; Kevin Fiscus, son of Madeleine Fiscus; Walter Lamb & Robert Lamb, brothers of Esther Brandt; Joe Pruente, brother of Martha Hodson; John Henik, former parishioner; Dana Ruark, daughter of Dee Phillips; Michael Perez, son-in-law of Art & Betty Winter; Norma Ana, sister of Naty (Gary) Pricer; Lisa Medina, daughter of Betty Medina

Did we miss anyone? Call Cathy

Emergency Updates

From time to time, it is a good idea to make sure the parish office has your current emergency contact information. If you’re not certain we are up to date, please call or email the office with names and phone numbers of those you would like us to contact in the event of an emergency you may have. It’s one more way we all take care of each other.

Annual Pantry Turkey Drive

The pantry continues collecting turkeys for Christmas. Donations will be accepted before and after Masses as well as any weekday, during regular office hours.

Memorial Donations for Christmas Flowers This is a nice way to remember loved ones at Christmas time. Money donated is used to enhance the altar and decorate throughout the church with beautiful poinset-

tias and other seasonal plants. Envelopes labeled “Christmas Flower Donation” are available in the vestibule and also at the doors of the church. Place your envelope in the collection plate or drop it off in the parish office.

Inclement Weather and Cancellation Policy When the Raytown School District is broadcast closed on radio and television, our morning weekday liturgies, as well as ALL morning and afternoon events, are cancelled. For evening events, a determination will be made by 4:00 pm and posted on both our voice mail and web site.

First Sunday of Advent Page 4 December 3, 2017

Question of the Week First Sunday of Advent

God’s faithfulness

Reading I Isaiah 63:16–17, 19, 64:2–7 (prayer for the return of God’s favor) Reading II 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 (thanksgiving) Gospel Mark 13:33–37 (need for watchfulness)

Key Passage: God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9) Adult: How do you know when you’re following Christ and living his teachings faithfully? Child: What good thing might God be asking you to do right now?

Reflection

Watching or waiting? Which are we engaged in this Advent? Waiting implies passivity, a tacit acceptance of one’s fate. This is not the Gospel of Mark, the Gospel account that begins today that we will read throughout the year. The sacred author propels his Gospel forward. From his language, to the images he uses, to his style, Mark encourages us to press forward to the Cross. Watching is an active word. We are to be attentive. All our senses are alert and ready for Jesus to come into our lives and our world. So, which are we? Are our lives about a passive acceptance of events, or are we help-ing with the building of the Reign of God?

Help Care for the Elders “Thanks to support from the Retirement Fund for Re-

ligious, we are now in a much better position to care for our elders,” writes a religious sister.

Your donation helps her religious community and hundreds of others provide for aging members and

plan for long-term needs.

Please give to next week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection.

Thank You Thank you to Maureen Williamson and Marie Felz for flowers to display during October in

front of the Blessed Mother.

God Bless God Bless all who helped me chair the Community Dinner on Sat-

urday, November 11, 2017. Thanks to Pat Wilkerson for her presentation on “Mardi Gras.” Food must have been good, as

many went back for seconds. Joanne Ferdig

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule

Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, December 7th 6:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Friday, December 8th 8:15 am & 6:00 pm at St. Bernadette Church Friday, December 8th 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Advent Reconciliation Services • Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 pm

St. Matthew with St. Regis

• Thursday, December 14, 7:00 pm with Our Lady of Lourdes at St. Bernadette

St. Bernadette Parish Page 5 Kansas City, Missouri

Calendar of Events

Week of

December 3 through December 10

Sunday, December 3 First Sunday of Advent Maintenance Fund Collection PSR (Parish School of Religion)

Monday, December 4

Women’s Cursillo

Tuesday, December 5

Exercise Staff Meeting Choir Practice

Wednesday, December 6

Thursday, December 7 Exercise Altar Angels Church Cleaning CCW Social

Friday, December 8

Immaculate Conception Mass 8:15 am and 6:00 pm Parish Office Closed

Saturday, December 9 Religious Retirement Collection

Sunday, December 10 Religious Retirement Collection PSR (Parish School of Religion)

Healing and Hope after abortion. If you have had an abortion and are still grieving, Project Rachel can help. Visit www.ProjectRachelKC.com or call 816-591-3804, 913-621-2199 or 1-888-246-1504. Complete confidentiality is assured.

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman,

Jenifer Valenti, at: 816.812.2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at: 816.392.0011 or Chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.

Hospital Visits

Did you know that hospitals do not call to notify the parish about your stay, even though they may ask for your religious affiliation at admission? Ask your nurse to contact the hospital chaplain if you want to receive com-munion. Each hospital has a different schedule. Did you also know St. Bernadette Parish serves Research Hospital on Fridays? We have six Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve on rotation.

Recycling at St. Bernadette Thanks for all who recycle. Please bring any/all items to

Mass or drop them by the parish office. Best Choice labels…St. Bernadette Buildings and Grounds

Hotel size soaps and lotions…Missions Magazine’s … Bishop Sullivan Center

Medical supplies….Missions Old Christmas cards (fronts only)...Sisters of St. Francis, Noland Road

Plastic containers …Bishop Sullivan Center Printer cartridges …St. Bernadette office supplies

Religious items ...Sisters of St. Francis, Noland Road “Magnificat” & “The Word Among Us” Books ...Sr. St. Francis

“Praise be to you, my Lord.” These words open Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology and care for God’s creation, Laudato Si, quote the canticle of

St. Francis of Assisi. They remind us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.

Make His House Shine Please bring your cleaning supplies and help us do the gen-eral cleaning of the church on Saturday, December 16 at 9 am, after the Communion Service. It’s such an honor to clean the House of the Lord as we prepare to celebrate His birth!

**Ministry Schedules - Deadline**

Planning for ministry assignments for first quarter, January through March 2018, is in the works. If you know dates that you will NOT be able to serve, please leave a message for Linda and Jerry no later than Monday, December 4. Email Linda - linda@stbernadettekcmo.org and Jerry - jerry@stbernadettekcmo.org. You can also leave a voice mail message, 356-3700, ext. 218 (Linda) and ext. 214 (Jerry). You can also contact them via My-Parish app and the St. Bernadette website, stberna-dettekcmo.org as well.. If anyone wishes to change mass times, be sure to let us know that as well, otherwise we will schedule 8 and 10:30 ministers for the 9:30 mass time.