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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! We continue our celebration of Christ’s birth this week-end with the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we rejoice at the miracle of Chr ist’s bir th, God becoming one of us through Jesus, we also remem-ber that Jesus spent human life among a family. As we hear in the Gospel today, Jesus was brought to the temple by his parents and revealed by Simeon as a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for the people of Israel. Through Jesus, the human family, the family of the Church, and all of our families have been transformed. As we begin a new year, let us turn to the example of the Holy Family in our lives, give thanks for the gift of our families, and remember that the favor of God is also upon us as we seek to live the path of holiness. I hope your celebrations of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were blessed ones. Don’t forget that we Catholics celebrate Christmas for a season. Even though the decorations may come down and the lights may be put away, we continue to rejoice at the light of Christ coming in to our world. You might consider leaving up some symbol of Christmas, like your Nativity scene, for the full season, which includes the Feast of the Epiphany next weekend and ends with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 8. Let’s keep the light shining for all to see. We are grateful for all those who share of their time and talents to make our Masses for Christmas Eve & Day so beautiful. A special thanks to our Mass Coordinators, Lectors, Communion Ministers, Greeters, Ushers, Servers, Musicians, Cantors, members of our various Choirs, and those who helped decorate the church. We are blessed by the generosity and service of so many. At our Christmas Masses last week, we gave out the Matthew Kelly book, Perfectly Yourself. Please take time to read the book and mark your calendars for our faith formation evenings to discuss the book. You can attend either February 8 or March 15. The book will serve as a resource throughout our Lenten journey. If you were not here for our Christmas Masses, please check with the Parish Office to see if any books are still available. Also, during January we will be offering a formation series on King David, beginning with a movie night this Thursday, January 4. This will be a great way to grow in your faith for the new year. Please see the bulletin for details. This Monday, January 1, we usher in the new year and celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. We will have a special Mass at 9:00 a.m. What a great way to start the new year and give thanks to God for the blessings of the past year. May 2018 be filled with many blessings for you and your family!

Monday, January 1, 2018 (New Year’s Day)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass, 9am, Church Parish Office Closed. No Eucharistic Adoration.

Tuesday, January 2

Confirmation 2018 Peer Minister Retreat Team, 10am, Yellow House Rosary, 5pm, St. Ann Chapel Stewardship Hospitality Meeting, 6:30pm, Mulligan El Salvador Meeting, 7:30pm, Cooper

Wednesday, January 3

Eucharistic Adoration, 9am to 8pm, St. Ann Chapel Children’s Faith Formation Catechist In-Service, 5:30pm, Etue Separated/Divorced Support Group, 6:45pm, Log House Men’s Basketball, 9pm, Gym

Thursday, January 4

St. Joseph Guild Meeting,12:30pm, Mulligan Bishop Sullivan Center-Troost Kitchen, 3:30pm, Offsite Confirmation 2018 Peer Minister Retreat Team, 4pm, Yellow House Hispanic Prayer Group, 6pm, Auditorium Choir Practice, 6:30pm, Church Movie Night, 6:30pm, Mulligan

Friday, January 5

Eucharistic Adoration, 9am to 8pm, St. Ann Chapel

Saturday, January 6

Ensemble Practice, 3:30pm, Cooper Rosary, 4pm, St. Ann Chapel Blood Pressure Checks, after Mass, Mulligan LS Social Services Food Drive Weekend

Sunday, January 7

LS Social Services Food Drive Weekend Choir Practice, 7am, Cooper K of C Parish Breakfast, 7:30 to 11:30am, Auditorium Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30am, 11am & 1pm, Mulligan Sunday School, 10am, Classrooms Adult Volleyball, 5:30pm, Gym Men’s Basketball, 8pm, Gym

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The Parish Of ice will be closed for New Year’s Day

on Monday, January 1, 2018. May you and your family have a joyous New Year!

To add or remove a name from the bulletin prayer list, contact the Pastoral Care Office, 251-1102.

To request daily prayer, call Darlene, Prayer Chain

Coordinator, 994-0256.

Michelle Arreguin Bob Boland Louis Bosso Ken Davis

Cathy Dugan Rita Flanders

Bill Foster Rosalia Gonzalez Chip Hennequin Jim Hennessey Shirley Hirning

Mary Keller Diana Kennedy

Jackson Kozisek

Phillip Kozisek Mike Lancaster Carrie Landtiser

Todd Long Mary Ann Morie Lukas Nedelco John Palmer Chad Shaffer John Sidoti

Terry Simonin Howard Stayton Audrey Stramara Vivian Venezia

Betty Wright

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4:30PM 7:00AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 5:00PM (Spanish)

MaryJo Axtell Skip Axtell Alisha Bailey Rick Brown Vickie Drehle Jean Hill Regina Hogan Jim Hogan Mary Mahoney Sherri Morehead RT Ryan

David Ewigman Sue Jacobi Joy McKee Jack Morasch John Ulett

Bob Arredondo Tim Clifford Colleen Daugherty Terry Downs Kathy Gladden Andrea Harrington Jim Harrington Bridget Rebori Mary Jane Stiens Robin Wankum Tom Wankum

Len Danaher Sean Danaher Kevin Emmendorfer Kim Emmendorfer Rose Marie McColpin Rick Pycior Larry Reynolds Pat Reynolds Mary Villella Charlene White Steve White

Claire Beavers Kathy Boas Assunta Griffin Kay King Mike King Tamara Knepper Linda Lancaster Janet Sanchez Mike Sanchez Beth Tilling Roger Tilling

Padre Indelisa Alejandra Rebeca John Jr. Pedro C.

Marcia Cotter John Tyler

Roberta Fields Pat Gavin

William Berberich Steve Swaters

Michael McEnany Karen Spitznagle

Kent Noel Grace Quinlan

Hilda R. Infancia M.

Chong Lonergan Jill Long Sue Munsterman Steve Pello John Sakmar Pat Sharbel

JoAnn Cook Karen Arredondo Mike Chamberlain Marge Jankowski Robin Wankum Tom Wankum

Carmen Bisacca Domenick Bisacca Pat Bisacca Rose Marie McColpin

Valerie Rhodes Diane Russell Linda Skaith

Lorenzo S. Olga V. Infancia M.

Mary Grace T. David K. Carly L.

Leo M. Jacob C.

Aidan J. Alli M. Elizabeth R.

Jack W. Clara S. Joe T.

Quint R. Dulce A. Robby G.

Adonnis Juan Luis Lupita Allison

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Monday, January 1, 2018 (New Year’s Day) 9:00am, Neil Patton by Alex & Luisa Pagnani Tuesday, January 2 8:15am, Bill Bass by Patrick & Mary Haake Wednesday, January 3 8:15am, Larry Daugherty by Bea Daldrup Thursday, January 4 8:15am,Joan McCauley by Andy & Jim Harrington Friday, January 5 8:15am, Benny Cardello by Linda Theno Saturday, January 6 4:30pm, Shirley Mueller by Arnold & Helen Meysenburg Sunday, January 7 7:00am, Vittorio S. Matturro by Family 8:30am, Patricia Gauld by Jack & Dorothy Lintz 10:00am, Donna Kavanaugh by Violet Kavanaugh 12:00pm, Jerry Meiners by the McNamara Family 5:00pm (Spanish) The People of Presentation

STEWARDSHIP “Whatever you do,” says St. Paul to the Colossians, “. . . do it in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through Him.” And so it is that we offer our gifts in the Eucharist “through Him, with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.” - Stewardship By The Book

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Our Lady of the Presentation offers an “Online Giving”

option for parishioners. This is an easy, safe and secure way to make contributions online and to update

your contact information.

To Register: ► Go to the parish website, www.olpls.org ► Click “Online Giving” button at the top right ► Click Online Giving Link to complete registration form

Coming January 2018...look for updates to Online Giving!

Stewardship Giving 12/11/17 - 12/17/17

Envelopes: $26,901 Online Giving: $11,679 Plate: $ 1,438 IRA Contributions: $ 895 Future Projects: $ 7,950

Ways to Leave a Legacy Prepare or amend your living will or living trust,

naming charities that have made a difference in your life. “I give, devise, and bequeath to Our Lady of the

Presentation Parish, 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 ______% of my estate or

$______ sum of money, or “described” property to be used for its general purposes, as part of the Catholic

Diocese of KC/St. Joseph.

Responding to God’s call to Stewardship in 2018… Begin the year by prioritizing and making notes on how you hope to grow spiritually in the coming year. Make a commitment to practice the sacraments on a consistent basis. List clear goals that will help bring growth and peace to your spiritual life. List concrete ways you want to grow in relationship with family and friends. List specific goals that will create quality time within these relationships. Think of someone who might be in need of your kindness and time. Make an effort to write them a card each month, pray for them or visit them and be a listening presence. Reflect on how you share your gifts with others or even your failure to do so. Make a note of one concrete way that you will share one of your talents in the coming year. Put this note in a place where you see it regularly as a reminder to follow through. Become more aware of the people around you. Lift them up in prayer rather than seeing them as an obstacle or interruption to your goals. Cultivate a spirit of gratitude and joy. Take time to reflect on your life, your gifts and blessings and give thanks to God for the small blessings that unfold throughout the course of your daily life. Foster a spirit of joy with family, friends and strangers so that you reflect God’s presence to all those you encounter in the coming year.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION

BEGINS JANAURY 13 and 14

with a blessing at Mass.

Pick up books after Mass.

Children’s Faith Forma on

Upcoming Events

Teacher/Catechist In-service

January 3 (5:30-7:30)

Classes Resume January 10

Sunday School Classes Resume

January 7

Children’s Liturgy Schedule

January 14 8:30am, 10am and 5pm

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SCHOOL NEWS

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ECC NEWS

Christmas Joy! OLP’s 3rd and 4th grade students recently performed a Christmas musical tled, “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen.” The students sang, danced, and told the story of Jesus’ birth through the perspec ve of the Peace Officer, Joe Sabbath. Not only did the blossoming musicians inspire other students with their amazing performance, they also brought the joy and wonder of Christmas to the en re audience. Merry Christmas from the OLP Music Department!

It’s hard to believe 2017 has come to an end. We have had another amazing year at Presentation ECC. I am so blessed to be a part of this community and myself and all of our staff are looking forward to another great year in 2018. Keep your eyes open for our Open House in March (exact date to be determined soon). This will be new families first opportunity to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year. Have a safe and happy holiday and many blessings for the new year!

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Please go to www.olpls.org and click on the Adult Faith Formation tab for details and more information!

Daily Mass Readings Wednesday, January 3 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Jn 1:29-34

Thursday, January 4 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42

Friday, January 5 Saint John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51

Saturday, January 6 Saint André Bessette, 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38

Did you know that you can read the full text of Daily Readings on your Apple or Android phone with myParishApp? Download and enter 64081 to find Our Lady of the Presentation’s App.

Sunday, December 31 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/ Lk 2:22-40 Monday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday, January 2 Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28

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Sunday, January 7 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

in the Auditorium

Family: $15 • Adults: $5 Kids: 3-12: $2.50 • Kids under 2: Free

Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring: eggs, sausage,

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Free Blood Pressure Checks January 6-7 Parish nurses will provide free blood pressure checks next weekend, January 6-7 after the 4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses in the Mulli-gan room.

Separated & Divorced Support Group Presentation Parish offers a weekly support group for persons who are separated or divorced. The ongoing group meets Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. in the Log House and offers a confidential, supportive environ-ment to share and listen with others. For more infor-mation call the Pastoral Care office, 251-1102.

Please note: First Sunday Bunco and the Widows Group will not meet in January.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9am to 8pm intheSt.AnnChapel

To sign up for a speci ic time, call Roger or Beth Tilling, 524-8572

Note: No Adoration on Monday, January 1, 2018.

PASTORAL CARE

MINISTERIO HISPANO - HISPANIC MINISTRIES

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La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José Queridos hermanos y hermanas, este domingo cele-bramos el ultimo día del año. Este fin de semana también celebramos el día de la Sagrada Familia. En este pasaje, San Lucas combina dos tradiciones judías: 1) Cuarenta días después del nacimiento de un varón, la madre tenía que hacer un ritual para su purificación. Según Levítico 12,1-8: “Cuando una mujer conciba y tenga un hijo varón, quedará impura… el niño será circuncidado en su carne al octavo día, pero ella esperará cuarenta días para ser puri-ficada de su sangre. No tocará ninguna cosa santa, ni entrará en el santuario, hasta que se cumplan los días de su purificación…presentará al sacerdote, a la entrada de la Tienda de las Citas, un cordero de un año como holocaus-to… Si la mujer no puede ofrecer una res menor, ofrecerá dos tórtolas o dos pichones…” 2) el otro ritual era la redención del primogénito con un pago de cinco monedas al sacerdote (Éxodo 13,15). María y José fueron obedien-tes a la ley de Moisés y Jesús fue criado en este ambiente familiar y religioso. La lectura de hoy nos presenta tres ideas importantes: • El énfasis de la narración es la presentación de Jesús en el templo donde será reconocido como el esperado salvador de Israel. • Bajo la inspiración del Espíritu Santo, Ana y Simeón identificaron al Mesías como una luz para todas las naciones. Aquí comienza una nueva era que proclama la salvación universal. • Jesús provocará contradicción y así se proclamará la necesidad del sufrimiento del Mesías en su misión salvífica. Era tradición en Israel que la madre que daba a luz debía presentarse en el templo a los cuarenta días después de su parto para "purificarse", pues era idea común entre los judíos que la madre, al parir, quedaba "manchada" según la Ley, y debía presentar una ofrenda al Señor para purificar su alma. Y era entonces cuando las madres apro-vechaban para ofrecer a Dios a sus primogénitos. María no necesita purificarse, porque Dios la había adornado de una pureza inviolada y la había preservado de toda man-cha de pecado desde su concepción inmaculada. Y el Niño Jesús, por su parte, tampoco necesitaba ser ofrecido a Dios, porque era ya todo de Él desde el instante mismo de su encarnación y desde la eternidad. No obstante, María se somete libremente a las prescripciones de la ley mosaica y acepta purificarse. Y Jesús ofrece al Padre el acto de su filial obediencia y devoción presentándose a Él en el templo a los pocos días de su nacimiento. ¡Qué hermoso gesto de humildad y de obediencia amorosa a Dios de estas dos almas santísimas! Nos narra el Evangelio que, cuando José y María entraban en el templo para cumplir con estos dos ritos de la ley, Simeón, hombre justo y piadoso, que esperaba la consolación de Israel –o sea, la llegada del Mesías–, por una inspiración especial del Espíritu Santo,

reconoció en ese pequeño Niño al Mesías enviado por Dios, al salvador y redentor del mundo. Lo tomó en sus brazos y pronunció aquella bellísima oración: "Ahora, Señor, según tu promesa, puedes dejar a tu siervo irse en paz, porque mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador, a quien has presentado ante todos los pueblos como luz: para alumbrar a las naciones y gloria de tu pueblo Israel". Este hombre bueno había reconocido al Mesías en ese Niño indefenso y lo proclamaba ante el mundo como luz. En casi todas las religiones de la historia se ha visto la luz como el símbolo de la divinidad y de la vida, y ha sido como una representación del mismo Dios. Los mitos del antiguo Oriente abundan en esta simbología. Una antiquísima leyenda sumeria, recogida en el poema Enuma Elish, narra cómo el héroe Marduk tuvo que luchar encarnizadamente contra el dios caos, Tiamat, representado en forma de mostruo. Marduk lucha contra las tinieblas y, después de una batalla titánica, las vence y lleva a cabo, finalmente, la gran obra de la creación del hombre. En la mitología grecolatina aparece también la luz como el símbolo de la divinidad y de la vida. En la Roma pagana, al inicio de nuestra era cristiana, entre el 23 y el 24 de diciembre se celebraba una fiesta muy sonada, con ocasión del solsticio de invierno: el nacimiento del "nuevo sol" y se festejaba así al dios Saturno, padre de todos los dioses. El cristianismo tomó entonces esta fiesta y este simbolismo y lo aplicó al nacimiento de Jesucristo, el auténtico "Sol nuevo", el único Dios verdadero. ¡Era la Navidad! Con la presentación del Niño Jesús en el templo aparece una vez más la imagen de la luz para indicar a Jesús. Ya Isaías y los profetas habían empleado mucho este mismo símbolo, y lo seguirán haciendo luego los escritores sagrados del Nuevo Testamento y los Padres de la Iglesia. Jesucristo es "la luz de las gentes".–"lumen gentium", como lo llama el primer documento del Vaticano II–. Cristo mismo se autoproclama la "luz del mundo" porque Él es el único capaz de disipar todas las tinieblas del mundo y de nuestro corazón. Cristo es de verdad nuestra LUZ, nuestra vida y resurrección, nuestra paz y fortaleza, nuestro triunfo y nuestra esperanza cierta. ¡Con Él podemos volver a vivir!

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

Help serve the homeless and

working poor on behalf of our

parish

Meet at the Parish Office by 3:30 p.m. or meet at Bishop Sullivan Center Troost Kitchen by 4:00 p.m. Serve an already prepared meal to the homeless and working poor, help with clean up and return to Presentation by 7:00 p.m. Carpooling preferred due to limited parking. Minimum age 12. Volunteers must sign up in advance by contacting Christy, 251-1107 or e-mail cgruenbaum@olpls.org. Thank you for your service!

Presentation Parish partners with the following agencies through various service projects during the year:

Bishop Sullivan Center • Catholic Charities • Lee’s Summit Social Services Operation Breakthrough • San Rafael Cedros, El Salvador • Uplift Organization, Inc.

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Share your gi of me & compassion with the homeless

Meet at OLP at 4:00pm, carpool to the warehouse at 16th and Prospect, help load trucks, serve the homeless near their “camps”, unload, re-stock bins, clean up. Approximate me: 4:30 to 10:30pm. Volunteers should be 15 and older. Please call 251-1107 to volunteer or e-mail Christy, cgruenbaum@olpls.org.

Monday, January 8 OPEN Need 1 volunteer Monday, February 12 OPEN Need 6 volunteers Monday, March 12 OPEN Need 4 volunteers Monday, April 9 OPEN Need 7 volunteers

Taking Care & Compassion to Kansas City’s

homeless since 1991 “For I was hungry and you gave me food…”Matthew 25:35

Thursday, January 4 FULL Thank you parishioners! Tuesday, January 16 OPEN Need 5 volunteers Thursday, February 1 OPEN Need 6 volunteers Tuesday, February 20 FULL Confirmation Candidates

Josue has graduated from the University!

I think there are no words to express what I feel. After many years of effort, now I can say “I ACHIEVED!” I thank God, my family, CIS, Our Lady of the Presentation Church, friends and all the people that in one way or another have supported me and always been there when I needed them. I can say the journey, that one day I started, now I have seen it finished. One more stage in life, a goal fulfilled, the result to all this is the satisfaction that it feels to have that title in my hands. I ask God to give me wisdom and intelligence to be able to use my knowledge with the people who need it and in the best way. Thank you friends for all your support. Thanks for the words of encouragement that I was given when I was about to faint. Now I can say once again, that I am happy to be happy!

A letter from our scholarship student Josue.

SHOP FOR THE JANUARY FOOD DRIVE!

The monthly Food Drive for LS Social Services is next weekend, January 6-7. Items need this month:

Jelly, Corn Muffin Mix, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent

(Plastic or brown paper grocery sacks)

Please drop off donations the weekend of the drive in the bins located at the south church entrance. Thank you for your donations!

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Celebrating and Honoring Our School's Teachers!! The Sisters of Charity Excellence in Education Award

Join us in celebrating the 9th year of honoring a teacher at Our Lady of the Presentation School for excellence in Catholic education. Here is a way for you to let a teacher know that they are making a significant difference in the life of a child.

Why is this program called The Sisters of Charity Award? The Sisters of Charity were instrumental in founding our school in 1939. Members of the Sisters of Charity taught our first students and with the help of Father F. E. Hagedorn, Pastor, helped create the amazing school we have become today. The Sisters of Charity Award for excellence in Catholic Education bridges the accomplishments of our past and the promise of our future by recognizing outstanding performance by one of our talented teachers. This honor is awarded annually.

Previous Year's Recipients (not eligible to receive award again for 5 years)

2013 - Mrs. Maureen VanBecelaere 2014 - Mrs. Becky Lynch

2015 - Ms. Kathy Coleman

2016 Mrs. Brigid Oberkrom 2017 Terry Nyhan 2018 Teacher of the Year

Anyone may submit a nominee to receive this award. In order to nominate a teacher, please visit our school website www.olplsschool.org, complete the form, and submit it prior to the deadline of Monday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. Although you must include your name and contact information with your nomination, this information will be kept confidential throughout the process. Forms may be submitted electronically or sealed and placed in the secure box at the school office marked SOC Teacher of the Year Nominations. Once collected, nomination forms are submitted to a Review Panel consisting of professionals with no direct connection to our Presentation school or parish. The recipient is announced during the Catholic Schools Week spirit assembly this year planned for Friday, February 3, 2017. In addition to the recognition, the PTO also awards $1000 to the teacher. If you have any questions about the program, you may contact Suzie Wiley, buckeyeroo4@gmail.com, Carrie Cooper, 4carriecooper@gmail.com or Kathy Washeck, kathy@washeck.com. Thank you for taking this opportunity to express your appreciation to the teachers at Our Lady of the Presentation School.

Nominations Deadline is January 8, 2018, 3:00 PM. Sponsored by Our Lady of the Presentation Parent/Teacher Organization

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Our Lady of the Presentation Parish Office 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

816-251-1100 • Fax: 816-251-1199 WWW.OLPLS.ORG

Office Hours: 8:15am to 4:45pm, Monday-Friday

MASS SCHEDULE: Weekday Mass: 8:15am (Monday - Friday)

Weekend: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00am, 12pm & 5:00pm (Spanish)

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Sundays: 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

or by appointment.

Rev. Thomas Holder, Pastor E-mail: frtom@olpls.org

Rev. Olvin Giron, Associate Pastor E-mail: frolvin@olpls.org

Rev. Mr. Keith Hoffman, Deacon Rev. Mr. Mike Peterson, Deacon

Vision Statement:

Our Lady of the Presentation is a vibrant, Eucharist-centered community offering all Catholics participation in sacraments, social action

and Christian education.

Mission Statement: To share our gifts by providing opportunities for spiritual growth in

worship, service, education and community activities, is our mission.

SACRAMENTS

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Involves preparation of adults and unbaptized children 7 and older for the sacra-ments of initiation which include Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. To learn more about becoming Catholic and/or RCIA, contact Mary Pat Storms, 251-1113 or mstorms@olpls.org.

BAPTISM: Parents seeking baptism for their child should register with Mary Pat Storms, 251-1113 or mstorms@olpls.org.

CONFIRMATION: Our Confirmation process begins with registration in the fall of the candidate’s sophomore year with Confirmation usually in the spring. For information, call the Youth Ministry Office, 251-1107.

MARRIAGE: Please contact the Parish Office, 251-1100, nine months prior to your desired wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament of the Sick is for those who are ill, hospitalized or facing surgery. Call the Pastoral Care Office, 251-1102. Hospitalization: Due to privacy laws, hospitals can no longer notify parishes when a parishioner is admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office, 251-1100, with admission information.

REPORT ABUSE: The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting 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, & 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 Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, 816-392-0011 or chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.

OUR PARISH STAFF

David Armstrong, Director of Liturgy & Music, 251-1110 E-mail: darmstrong@olpls.org Jodi Briggs, Principal of OLP School, 251-1150 E-mail: jbriggs@olpls.org Carolyn Christianson, Parish Administrator, 251-1108 E-mail: cchristianson@olpls.org Jo Engert, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, 251-1135 E-mail: jengert@olpls.org CFF Assistant: Diana Hennessey, 251-1146 E-mail: dhennessey@olpls.org Sunday School Coordinator: Diana Hennessey, 729-6410 E-mail: sundayschool@olpls.org Christy Gruenbaum, Director of Youth Ministry, 251-1107 E-mail: cgruenbaum@olpls.org Youth Ministry Assistant: Peggy Foster, 251-1103 E-mail: pfoster@olpls.org Cathy Koob, Director of Early Childhood Center, 251-1140 E-mail: ckoob@olpls.org Jane Krawczyk, Director of Stewardship, 251-1119 E-mail: jkrawczyk@olpls.org Lisa McNamara, Receptionist, 251-1100 E-mail: lmcnamara@olpls.org Joe Mendoza, Hispanic Ministry, 913-620-6699 E-mail: jmendoza@arvest.com Anna Mitchell, Director of Communications, 251-1105 E-mail: amitchell@olpls.org Bulletin deadline: Fridays - one week prior to issue date Marilyn Schmidt, Director of Pastoral Care, 251-1102 E-mail: mschmidt@olpls.org Pastoral Care Assistant: Lori Doran, 251-1134 E-mail: ldoran@olpls.org Mary Schmidt, Office Assistant, 251-1115 E-mail: maschmidt@olpls.org Karen Storck, Finance Coordinator, 251-1109 E-mail: kstorck@olpls.org Mary Pat Storms, Director of Adult Faith Formation, 251-1113 E-mail: mstorms@olpls.org

Presentation Parish Pastoral Council: Julie Banderas, Mike Chamberlain, Doug Coleman, Karen Davis, Joe Herrera, Jean Hill, Regina Hogan, Dave Kimminau, Mary Rose Marquart, Russ Melchert, Karen Norton, John Tyler. Like Us on Facebook Follow on Twitter @FatherTomHolder Parish App: download from App Store - 64081