St. Elizabeth Church Main at 75th Street Kansas City, MO 64114

Web site: stekc.org Parish Staff Rev. Terry Bruce, Pastor .......................................... ext. 3403 Deacon Don Schmit, Deacon Emeritus

Deacon Mike McLean, Pastoral Minister

Deacon Charlie Cecil, Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Sandy Nickel, School Principal

Mrs. Kathy McShane, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Pat Dennis, School Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Vicky Kinney, Business Manager .................... ext. 3409

Ms. Sandi Lombardino, Parish Secretary ................ ext3401

Mr. Steve Christensen, Buildings & Grounds ........ ext. 3414

Ms. Susie Adams, Director of Music ........................ ext. 3408

Mrs. Joanie McLaughlin, Seniors Coordinator Mrs. Rachelle Lawlor, Social Services……………………..ext. 3404 Mrs. Margaret Haik, Confirmation Coordinator…..ext. 3405 Mr. Bill Egelhoff, Parish Relations…………………….816.309.1042 Mrs. Eileen Iammartino, DRE………………………………….ext. 3417 Leslie Guillot, Diocesan Victim’s Advocate……….816.361.2666

Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am & 10:00 am

Weekday Masses Monday—Friday 7:00 am Wednesdays 8:30 am (September through May) Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 am Reconciliation Individual Confessions Saturday: 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Seasonal Communal Penance Services

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (And by appointment) Office Phone.......................................................................523-2405

Rectory ............................................................................... 523-2155

Office Fax ......................................................................... 444-9858

Our Mission Statement

St. Elizabeth Parish December 14, 2008

Third Sunday of Advent

St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish answers the call

of God to further His kingdom on earth through

celebrating the sacred Liturgy and in building com-

munity through service.

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Discount Cards The Catholic Schools Continuous Discount Card offers

discounts and special pricing from local businesses such as Waldo Pizza, Sutherland’s, Eggtc. The cost of the card is $10 and entitles the cardholder to discounts from now until December 31, 2009. There is no limit to the number of times the card can be used. Cards are available throughout the year in the Parish Office. Proceeds benefit the St. Elizabeth Cub Scout Pack 150. If you would like to purchase a card, please contact Laurie DeLong at 816-309-0623. or e-mail lauriedelong@everestkc.com or Sandi Lombardino in the parish office, 816.523.2405.

New to St. Elizabeth Parish? Register on January 15th

We invite all those interested in joining St. Elizabeth parish to join us Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Ministry Center (northeast corner of Main and 75th Streets). The registration form is quick and painless and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. You must be a registered parishioner for Sacramental preparation. Come join our faith community and be part of our growing family. To sign up for this session call Sandi Lombardino at the parish office, 816.523.2405. The next registration will be held in February.

Preparation for Infant Baptism

Our next Baptismal Preparation session will be Thursday, January 15th, 7:30 to 8:45 pm in the Parish Ministry Center. If you are a registered parishioner and wish to attend this session call Sandi at 816.523.2405.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

All parishioners are welcome to join us and support those who are actively seeking a better understanding of the Catholic Faith. The topic this week is . Eternal Life: Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. We will also tour the church. We meet in Seton Hall Tuesday, December 16th , 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

Breaking Open the Word Breaking Open the Word (BOW) for children in grades

K-2 takes place on Sunday during the 10:00 am Mass. We encourage the children to sit with their parents as Mass begins, and then come forward when Father invites them after the Opening Prayers. The children will then have their own Liturgy of the Word in Seton Hall and return to their parents in the church after the Prayers of the Faithful. Many thanks to the volunteers who make this ministry possible. Contact Eileen Iammartino at 816.523.2405 x3417 or eileeniam.steliz@yahoo.com to learn more about BOW.

Greeters Recall Thanks for sharing your time and talent. Anyone who

is interested in welcoming parishioners to Sunday worship call Bill Egelhoff at 816.361.4265.

Friendship Club

As we prepare for our Parish Mission with Fr. Michael Mulhern, please note that the Friendship Club will host a luncheon on Thursday, December 18th, in Seton Hall, immediately following the 11:30 am Mass. All are welcome to come and visit with Fr. Mulhern and one another, plus enjoy a simple lunch with the members of the Friendship Club. The cost is $5.00 per person. Please call Joanie McLaughlin at 816.361.0913 to make your reservation.

Marriage Preparation Marriage Preparation at St. Elizabeth

is a 9-12 month process. Your journey towards the Sacrament of Marriage begins at an orientation session. Our next offering will be held Saturday, January 3rd from 8:30 to 11:30 am in the school library. Registered parishioners who wish to attend this session or who have questions about marriage preparation should contact Sandi in the parish office at 816.523.2405.

Let us know… Hospitals do not call the parishes when a parishioner is

admitted to the hospital, due to issues of confidentiality. If the patient gives permission to the admitting office, the Chaplain or nurse in the hospital to call the patient’s parish then the hospital may call us. Therefore, it is important for the family or close friends to notify the Parish Ministry Center if you, a member of your family, or any parishioner is sick or admitted to the hospital.

Also, a reminder that Fr. Bruce is available and willing to give you the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. If you plan to go into the hospital, please contact the parish office. He can anoint you before you go, or anytime as you need.

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Our Parishioners and Loved Ones

in the Military

We remember in our prayers the following loved ones of our parish family who serve in the military:

Zach Thomas, nephew of John & Rose Robarge;

Robert Sowders, son of Jackie Sowders; Jacob P. Hardman, cousin of Manion Kuhns; Tony Mischler, son of Lynn & David Kelly; Joseph Bugler, nephew of Grace Ebner; Vincent C. Orlando, grandson of Louis & Betty Weber; Joe Sweat, nephew of Mary Sweat; Jeff and Joe Clairmont, nephew of Louis Clairmont; Nicholas Arnold, cousin of the Antoinette Ishmael family; Jason Kurtenbach, grandson of Anne Kurtenbach; Stephen Sparks, grandson of Mary Ann Sparks; Colonel Robert Schmitt, son of Teresa Kirschbaum; Peter Maxon, nephew of Jane and Frank McGuire; Major Phillip Stauffacher, brother of Peter Stauffacher; Matthew Derks, nephew of Dan and Alice Brock.

Please notify the parish office when loved ones return, so we may recognize the event with joy and thanksgiving.

Advent Communal Penance Services Sunday, December 14 ~ 6:00 pm ~ St. Peter

Monday, December 15th ~ 7:00 pm ~ Visitation Tuesday, December 16th ~ 7:00 pm ~ St. Elizabeth

Wednesday, December 17th ~ 7:00 pm ~ Christ the King Thursday, December 18th ~ 7:00 pm ~ St. Thomas More

Christmas Masses Wednesday, December 24th ~ Christmas Eve

3:30 pm & 8:30 pm Thursday, December 25th ~ Christmas Day

10:00 am

Masses for the Solemnity of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

Wednesday, December 31st ~ 4:30 pm Thursday, January 1st ~ 10:00 am

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR PARISH!

St. Elizabeth’s Parish is a community that is defined by it’s tradition of dedicated parishioners who continue to ignite the spirit of Catholic beliefs. We recognize the importance of our 92 year history of dedication to faith, family and community. The founders of St. Elizabeth’s Parish leave a rich heritage. Their faith-filled legacy is a gift to all of us and we will use their commitment as an impetuous to assist us as we implement a plan for the future.

The parish Vision and Planning committee has been diligent in attempting to create goals for the improvement of our parish. Considering the input from parishioners after our recent parish town hall meeting, one of those goals is to strengthen the parish community with the assistance of a parish ministry coordinator. That individual would be responsible for promoting parish ministries by monthly contact with each ministry leader and coordinating with the parish staff to insure that each ministry is successful.

St. Elizabeth’s has six ministries of outreach, eleven ministries of worship, seven ministries that spread the good news of the Word and thirteen ministries that build community. The time commitment for this volunteer position is about 5 hours a month. It is our hope that you might choose to share your gifts with our community to assist us as we endeavor to insure the continuation of our faith-filled parish mission. If you are interested or have questions please call Bill Egelhoff at 816-361-4265 or email billegelhoff@aol.com.

A Stewardship Moment St. Paul offers a timely stewardship message: Pray

always, live a life of gratitude and seek holiness. During this week of Advent, spend some time in prayer reflecting on what it means to be grateful, compassionate and unselfish. Discover opportunities to say, ―Thank you.‖ Go out of your way to do something for someone else.

Calling all 8th-11th Grade Students!

The National Catholic You t h Conf erenc e(NCYC) is coming to Kansas City next November. Even though that’s a ways off, we need to get you signed up to go in January! NCYC is a gathering of over 23,000 teens from around the country. It’s full of music, activities and speakers about our

Catholic faith, and it’s all geared toward YOU! Information meeting: Sunday, January 4 at 11 a.m. in

Seton Hall. This is for students and parents! Call Margaret Haik at the parish office for more information, or check out the promo video at www.nfcym.org/ncycpromo.htm.

Liturgical Ministries —December 20/21, 2008 4:30 pm Servers: Alex McDonald, Virginia Newell,

Madeline Stroder Lectors: Toni Walters, Diana Burdett EME: Bob Kelly, Joyce Fish, Dan Fish,

Michael Schaefer, Diana Burdett 7:30 am Servers: Mike & Mary McNamara Lectors: Mike Gabhart, Betty Novak EME: Regina Albright, Loretto Hayes,

Bob Johnston, Bun Murphy, Kris Zondca 10:00 am Servers : Caitlin Fletcher, Kelly Fletcher,

Nikolaus Calia Lectors: Charles Gosselin, Alex Roschitz EME: Vince Harris, Sheryl Parham-Ford,

Jeff Randolph, Anne Randolph, Mary Reichert, Steve Sears,

Mary Sears Weekday Servers: December 15–19 Manion Kuhn, Janie Sparks December 22-26 Courtney Didier, Michael Hart

Mass Intentions: Week of December 15, 2008 Monday 7:00 am No Mass 7:00 pm St. Elizabeth Parish Family Fr. Mike Mulhearn ~ Celebrant Tuesday 7:00 am No Mass 11:30 am Marjorie Mandl Requested by Mrs. Helen Mahurin Fr. Mike Mulhearn ~ Celebrant Wednesday 7:00 am No Mass 8:30 am Howard Glavin Requested by St. Elizabeth Parish Staff 7:00 pm St. Elizabeth Parish Family Fr. Mike Mulhearn ~ Celebrant Thursday 7:00 am No Mass Requested by Ed Hasenyager 11:30 am Mary Alice McDermott Requested by Mimi Fasenmeyer Fr. Mike Mulhearn ~ Celebrant 7:00 pm Concert & Reflection Friday 7:00 am Mary Buck Requested by Ed Hasenyager Saturday 4:30 pm Mildred Dichiara Requested by Lucy Biondo Sunday 7:30 am Henrietta Nussbeck Requested by Bob Nussbeck 10:00 am Living & Deceased Members of the

Flanagan/Duffy/Nangle Families Requested by Jim & Dorothy Flanagan

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Altar Cleaners for December Mary Dunham ~ Sue Miller ~ Kris Zondca

Please Pray for all the Sick: Bernadine Hiebl, Beth Finn, Dolph Schaefer, Judith Mayanja, Jana Moynihan, Becky Nash, Paul Lark, Virginia Haake, Lois G., Mary K., Susan H., Doris Schworer, Regina Steinbacher, Marie Metz, Steve O’Halloran, Kitty Schultz, Tony Nguyen, Pete Egan, Fairy Palmer, Kathleen Cassidy, Irene Hartl, Rosemary Schmeltz, Liam McGillycuddy, Robert Bryant, Marilyn, Marc Saviano, Sam Saviano, David Ryffe, Kathleen Matthews, Clay Morgan, Clarence Wiedel, Jacque Curry and Hank Maggard.

Please pray for our hospitalized: Kathy Burdolski and Bernetta Lankford (mother of Alan Lankford).

Please pray for those that have died and the consolation of their families:

Donald ―Doc‖ Ritchie, Sr.

Readings for the Week of December 14, 2008

Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Thursday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Friday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Saturday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/

Lk 1:26-38

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Welcome Home Our Parish Mission

December 15-18, 2008 DON'T MISS ANY OF THIS EXCITING TIME

FOR OUR PARISH COMMUNITY! What is a Mission?

Our Mission is much like a parish retreat. It will

be held over 4 nights beginning December 15. Liturgies begin at 7pm each night.

Our mission is being led by Fr. Michael Mulhearn, a Vincentian priest.

The heart of all Vincentian missions is the celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The mission talk is, in essence, an extended homily that incorporates our theme in each liturgy celebrated during the Mission. Fr. Mulhearn will be presider and homilist for each and every liturgy during our Mission week. Essential to our evening celebration during the mission is our social gathering that immediately follows our evening liturgies. It is a time for fellowship among parishioners, as well as a good time for people to make appointments with Fr. Mulhearn.

~ Parish Mass Schedule during the Mission ~

December 13 & 14 ~ Saturday and Sunday 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ Regular Mass schedule.

Fr. Mulhearn will preside and preach at all Masses

Monday, December 15 ~7pm Celebration of the Eucharist

No 7am Mass

Tuesday, December 16 ~ 11:30am Mass

7pm Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation No 7am Mass

Wednesday, December 17 ~ 8:30am Mass for

School 7 pm Celebration of the Eucharist No 7am Mass

Thursday, December 18 ~ 11:30am Celebration of

the Eucharist and ~ Communal Anointing of the Sick Lunch in Seton Hall - time for visiting with Fr. Mulhearn 7pm Concert and Reflection No 7am Mass A Collection for the Mission will be taken up this night!

Social Hour following all evening services in Seton Hall.

Friday, December 19 7am Mass resumes. Regular Parish Schedule resumes