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11/27/2009
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Religious Events

Fourth Annual Mass of Forgiveness and Healing, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7, St. Louis Church, 5930 Swope Parkway, Kansas City. Bishop Robert W. Finn will celebrate Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass intention: all those who suffer grief or loss and need healing or forgiveness in their lives. For more information, contact the church at (816) 444-6535 or Jim Dougherty at (816) 914-9449.

First Saturday Devotions, St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Dec. 5, Mass at 8:15 a.m. followed by confessions, rosary & meditation. Questions call: Dee, (816) 942-0333 or Dennis, (816) 810-3801.

The Friends of St. Dymphna (Patron Saint of the Mentally Ill) monthly gathering, Dec.13, Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas CIty. Mass at 11:30a.m., followed by Christmas party until 2:30 p.m. For further information, please call (816) 941-7275 or (816) 943-1631.

An interpreted Mass for the Deaf will be offered Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 2200 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence. For further information, please call (816) 217-8284.

Taize Prayer Service, Enter into Advent and prepare for Christmas , 7 p.m., Dec.5, Sanctuary of Hope Retreat Center, 26 th and Ridge Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Refreshments following service.

Meetings

Militia of the Immaculata Ave Maria Village meets 10:30 a.m., the first Saturday of every month at the Redemptorist Senior Center, 207 W. Linwood, Kansas City.

Tabernacle Society, 1st Friday, Dec. 4, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Hall. Enter from back parking lot. Meeting 10a.m., Adoration and confessions in the church at 11a.m., Holy Mass at noon, followed by our Christmas Luncheon by the Society at First Watch on Westport Road. Free but RSVP: Elizabeth at (816) 478-9039 by Dec. 1.

A course on computers, software, peripheral equipment, (e.g. printers, keyboards, etc.), Coronation of Our Lady Parish Hall, 13300 Bennington, Grandview. Taught by Richard Brown, Coronation parishioner. Wed. evenings from 7-9 p.m. Free.

Special Events

Reserve holiday Stollen Bread and Fruitcakes, Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36th Terrace, Independence. Pick-up days: Dec. 3th, 4th and 5th.To order call: Esther Cunningham (816) 373-0168 or the Nativity Ministry Center (816) 353-2184. Christmas Cookies, Candies, and other Holiday Treats will also be available Dec.3-6. (These do not need to be reserved and will be sold on a first come first served basis.) Bread will not be available again until Jan. 23, 2010. For more information contact Tom Ruzicka 816-853-1397 or thomas_ruzicka@yahoo.com.

Shop for the holidays and support Keeler Women’s Center Nov. 29, from 1 – 5 p.m., at Ten Thousand Villages, 7947 Santa Fe, Overland Park, Kan. 15% of all sales will help the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica fulfill their mission of empowering women in the urban core of Kansas City through education, advocacy, personal and spiritual development.

Parish Mission, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, St. Matthew Apostle Parish, 8001 Longview Rd., Kansas City, beginning at 7 p.m. Father Victor Karls, C.Ss.R. will speak each evening. Advent Reconciliation on Tues. evening and concluding Mass on Wed. evening.

John Rutter’s Magnificat in concert, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, Our Lady of the Presentation Church, 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit. The concert features a 40-member choir comprised of choir members from Our Lady of the Presentation, Holy Spirit and St. Margaret of Scotland parishes, under the direction of David Armstrong, Director of Liturgy and Music at Presentation Parish. A 40-piece orchestra will accompany the choir. Free-will donations. The concert is the first of several events planned at Presentation Parish during its 125 th Anniversary year.

The University of Saint Mary will hold an information session at its Overland Park campus, 11413 Pflumm Road, 6-7:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Learn about USM’s new evening RN-to-BSN program and accelerated undergraduate degree-completion programs and graduate programs in business, education, and psychology. Prospective students will also be able to speak with a counselor about financial aid options, meet with the faculty program director who will be working with them individually. Free, open to public.

Soup-er Bowl Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 1. Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th St., Kansas City. The luncheon recognizes Kansas Citians for work they are doing to assist the hungry in our community. Four awards will be handed out at the ceremony. Tickets $25/ per person; call (816) 363-3300 for more information and to purchase tickets

DCCW Christmas/Craft Bazaar Dec. 2, St. Peter’s Basement Hall, Meyer & Holmes, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To reserve a table to sell craft items call Georgia Thomas, (816) 453-6980. Luncheon, $10, RSVP to Reba Bradbury, (816) 741-5665 by Nov. 30. Bring a new warm item for the needy & used jewelry for the DCCW Jewelry table. If you wish a gift from Mrs. Santa, bring a gift (under $5.) to exchange. Holy Mass at 11:30 followed by lunch & entertainment. Questions call: (816) 924-4898.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, Olathe, Kan., Dec. 4 – 6 . For more information or to register call (913) 469-8453 or on the Web at www.neksme.org.

2nd Annual Holiday Dinner with Father Rogers, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Our Lady of Lourdes School Gym, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown. Advance Tickets Only / Adult Event . Mark Your Calendars.

17th annual “Support our Seminarians” Dinner and Auction, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Marriott Downtown, 12th and Wyandotte, Kansas City.SOS benefits seminarians from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan. $150/per person at tables of 10. To reserve a place, an entire table, or donate to the auction, contact: Martha Hodes (913) 649-9013 or mmmh66@sbcglobal.net

Retreat

Advent Retreat for Women, Waiting with Hope, presented by Sister Bridget Dickason, OSB, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 2, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (light refreshments at 6 p.m.) Call ( 913)906.8990 or register on-line at www.mountosb.org/kwc. Free.

Calendario de Eventos

Retiro para Formación de Catequistas y Aspirantes a Catequistas, El 16 y 17 de enero de 2010 el Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph tendrá un Retiro para Formación de Catequistas y Aspirantes a Catequistas de 8:00 de la mañana a 5:30 de la tarde, en el Franciscan Prayer Center, ubicado en 2100 N. Noland Road, Independence. La donación es de $10. Para mayor información pueden llamar a los teléfonos (816) 714-2350 / (816) 756-1850, ext. 278.

Programa “Ven, Señor Jesús,” Todos los lunes a las 6:30 p.m. se reúne un grupo en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Paz ubicada en 1029 Bennington Ave., Kansas City, para compartir una hora en el Programa “Ven, Señor Jesús”. Estás invitado a participar.

Novena para la Virgen de Guadalupe,La Parroquia San Patricio ubicada en 1813 South 12th St., St. Joseph, MO 64503, tendrá del 4 al 12 de diciembre a las 7:00 de la noche una novena para la Virgen de Guadalupe en la parroquia.

Obra, Misa, Homenaje, Cena y Mañanitas para la Virgen de Guadalupe, La Parroquia de Santa Sabina ubicada en 700 Trevis, Belton, va a celebrar el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 11 de diciembre de la siguiente manera: A las 6 de la tarde habrá una obra representando las apariciones de la Virgen de Guadalupe a San Diego. Estarán presentes los Matachines. Luego a las 7 de la noche se celebrará la misa, habrá un homenaje, cena y se cantarán las mañanitas con la Banda Centinela. Están todos invitados.

Misa, Serenata y Convivio para celebrar el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, La Parroquia San Antonio ubicada en 318 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, tendrá misa y serenata para celebrar el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 11 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. Al día siguiente, 12 de diciembre, habrá misa a las 7:00 p.m. y luego habrá un convivio en el salón parroquial.

Misa, Serenata y Cena para Festejar el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, En la Parroquia de la Santa Cruz ubicada en 5106 St. John Ave., Kansas City, se celebrará el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe de la siguiente manera: 11 de diciembre, de 6 p.m. – 12 de la noche – Serenata12 de diciembre, a las 10 de la mañana, celebración de la Santa Eucaristía ofrecida por el Obispo Robert W. Finn. 12 de diciembre, a las 6 de la tarde cena gratis tradicional ofrecida por los comerciantes del área.

Adviento en la Parroquia de Santa Sabina, La parroquia de Santa Sabina ubicada en 700 Trevis, Belton, va a tener un taller de adviento reflexionando el tema con la Biblia. Inicia el taller el 23 de noviembre, lunes, a las 7:00 de la noche. Los siguientes días serán el 7 y 15 de diciembre.

Posada en Nuestra Señora de la Presentación, El viernes, 11 de diciembre de 2009, de 6:30 a 8:30 de la noche, la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Presentación en 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, los invita a celebrar el tiempo de Adviento y Navidad con una Posada, una tradición cultural latina similar a Caminos de Belén. Este será un evento familiar con oración, cánticos, comida y una piñata. No dejen de asistir.

Posada en la Parroquia San Antonio, La Parroquia San Antonio ubicada en 318 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64124, tendrá una posada el 19 de diciembre. Se reunirán a las 5:30 p.m. en el salón parroquial para ir de casa en casa. Todos están invitados.

Posada en la Parroquia de Santa Sabina, La Parroquia Santa Sabina ubicada en 700 Trevis, Belton, MO 64012 tendrá una posada comunitaria el 19 de diciembre a las 7:00 de la noche en el gimnasio.

Calendar Information and Deadlines

Calendar items are published free on a space-available basis and at the discretion of The Catholic Key. Submissions should be low cost events that are open to the public. Items must be received no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, eight days before the desired publication date.
Items for the December 11, 2009 issue must be received by Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Items for the calendar of events must be submitted in writing by sending e-mail to denzer@diocesekcsj.org; by fax at (816) 753-6205, attention Marty Denzer; by mail to Calendar of Events, The Catholic Key, P.O. Box 419037, Kansas City, Mo. 64141, or in person at the Catholic Chancery, 300 E. 36th St., Kansas City. Please include the name of a contact person and a daytime telephone number, with an area code. Photos submitted for this page must be e-mailed in .jpg or .tiff format, or actual prints from film cameras may be mailed. We cannot use prints of photos made on home photo printers.

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