Holy Spirit Catholic Church 11300 W. 103rd Street

Overland Park, Kansas 66214

December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Our Mission Statement Holy Spirit is a community of believers that aspires to be formed by the values of the Gospel and finds its strength in coming together to celebrate Eucharist and to be trans-formed into the Body of Christ. As a Eucharistic People, we who are being nourished must share the bread we have with others, wash the feet of our brothers and sisters and wel-come all who come, as Christ Himself.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:30 pm Weekdays 6:45 am Monday through Friday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am Tuesday 6:00 pm Holy Days see inside of bulletin

CONFESSIONS Tuesday 5:15-5:45 pm Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm

ROSARY Saturday 3:30 pm Sunday 7:00 am, Daily 7:15 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 am-4:00 pm (913) 492-7318 FAX (913) 492-7370 www.hscatholic.org

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR Fr. Tom Dolezal PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Karl Good PASTORAL MINISTER Deacon Jim Lavin PARISH MANAGER Laura Weber FACILITIES MANAGER Tim Stewart PARISH ACCOUNTANTS Anne Morrissey & Kathleen Kaufman SECRETARY Rochelle Johnson OFFICE AIDE Pat Maiorano DEVELOPMENT Amy Naab BULLETIN NOTICES lcrowder@hscatholic.org

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (913) 492-2582 PRINCIPAL Michele Watson ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Eileen Colling SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER Kathleen Rodgers SCHOOL MARKETING ASSISTANT Anita Pauls

SCHOOL of RELIGION (SOR) (913) 492-7382 DIRECTOR of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sr. M. Teresa Pandl, FSGM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Cathy Madrid DIRECTOR of YOUTH MINISTRIES Lynn Mayer SOR SECRETARY Sandy Drake

MUSIC LITURGY COORDINATOR Denise Slaven (913) 492-7318

MARRIAGE CASE ADVOCATE Sr. Mary Ann Bartolac, S.C.L. (913) 894-1456

STEPHEN MINISTRY David Chaffee (913) 317-8393

ADORATION CHAPEL George & Maggie Lents (913) 492-3239 or Parish Office between 8am-4pm Monday through Friday (913) 492-7318

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Baptism Class for parents is the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Call the Parish Office to register (913) 492-7318.

CONFIRMATION: A two year program for Seventh and Eighth graders.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance to complete the necessary paperwork/requirements. Please contact the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT of HOLY ORDERS: Contact Fr. Scott Wallisch, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese at (913) 647-0303 or e-mail frscott@archkck.org.

SACRAMENT of SICK / ANOINTING: Call the Parish Office if someone is hospitalized or ill at home and would like us to visit with Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Sick.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Jason Forge, Chairperson

FINANCE COMMITTEE Don Watson, Chairperson

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“Silent Strength” prayer group is dedicated to praying for our Catholic children, friends and rel-atives who have fallen away from the church. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7:20am in the Martha & Mary Room. The group is open to all members of the parish.

Weekly income needed is $ 41,050.00 Collections, 4 week moving average

$ 41,931.28 Date Transactions Amount

December 12-13 $ 32,810.44 December 5-6 $ 35,881.36 November 28-29 $ 31,226.58 November 21-22 $ 32,681.49 December 10(264 EFTs) $ 37,519.00 EFTs (Quarterly) 6 $ 1,600.00

Data for a four week moving average is provided due to implementation of Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs). If you have any questions, please call the parish office.

Endowment Funds (9/30/2015) Church Endowment $ 69,513.00 School Endowment $ 62,081.60

Thank you for your generosity!

Quotes to ponder

From the Saints:

“‘ Eat my flesh,’ [Jesus] says, ‘and drink my blood.’ The Lord supplies us with

these intimate nutrients, He delivers over His flesh and pours out His blood, and nothing is lacking for the growth of His children.”

~ St. Clement of Alexandria

Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve

Masses at 4:00 pm, Church and Gym 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm and Midnight in the

Church. Friday, December 25, Christmas Day 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the Church. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Masses December 31, at 6:45 am, 8:30 am, and New Year’s Eve at 4:00 pm.

Friday, January 1, New Year’s Day Masses at 8:00 am and10:00 am for the Holy Day.

11:00 am for the First Friday Holy Hour.

DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER 27 BULLETIN HAS PAST, DEADLINE FOR THE JANUARY 3 BULLETIN IS

NOON ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22.

Venite Adoremus There will be no Venite Adoremus this month.

Instead we will be going to Adoration with the Archbishop. See the youth ministry website for details.

Holiday Office Hours -The Parish Office and the School of Religion Office will close on December 24 and 25. We will re-open on Monday, December 28, 29, and 30 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. We will be closed December 31 and January 1. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, with regular hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The new annual subscription rate for the Leaven is $21 per year. There is an envelope in your packet.

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Monday, December 21, Advent Weekday 6:45 am † Jeanne Moser 8:30 am Doris Westhusin, Sp. Int. & † Tuesday, December 22, Late Advent Weekday 6:45a m † Sister M. Huberti 5:15-5:45 pm Confessions 6:00 pm † Bill & Mary Lou Schleicher & † John Schleicher Wednesday, December 23, Late Advent Weekday 6:45 am † Mary J. Donohue 8:30 am † Ed Larcom & † Bob Clarke Thursday, December 24, Christmas Vigil 4:00 pm (Church) Trudell Family, Sp. Int. (Gym) † Luella Doherty 6:00 pm † James & Michael Zimmerman 8:00 pm † Peggy Booth & † Robert & Tim Dugan Midnight Mass † Song Kim & † Leo & Cathy Ernst Friday, December 25, Nativity of the Lord 8:00 am † Kristine Porch & † Joe Kain 10:00 am † Bernadine Zikes & † Scott Henry Saturday, December 26, St. Stephen, 1st Martyr, The Holy Family 2:30-3:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm † Winters Family & † Darlin Jarvis Sunday, December 27, The Holy Family 7:30 am † Loretta Bisacca 9:00 am † Therese Powell 10:30 am † Dennis Fitzgerald 6:30 pm † Daulton Simmons

Sunday, December 20, Choir Peanut Brittle 7:30 am Men of Faith and Spirit 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Chapel 3:30 pm Youthful Spirits 7:30 pm High School Youth Group Monday, December 21 7:20 am Silent Strength Prayer Group 5:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm RCIA Tuesday, December 22 6:30 am Perpetual Help Devotions 1:30 pm Women of Spirit Book Club 5:15-5:45 pm Confessions 5:45 pm Perpetual Help Devotions 6:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:30 pm Scouts Wednesday, December 23 7:30 am Team Seven Prayer Group 4:30 & 6:30 pm NO School of Religion 7:00 pm Ensemble 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Adoration Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve

Parish Offices closed Christmas Masses at 4:00 pm (Church & Gym)

6:00 pm, 8:00 pm and Midnight Friday, December 25, Christmas Day,

Masses at 8:00 am & 10:00 am Saturday, December 26, Feast of the Holy Family 2:30-3:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm Mass Sunday, December 27, Feast of the Holy Family 7:30 am Men of Faith and Spirit 11:30 am Marian Medal Meeting 11:30 am High School Youth Group 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Chapel 3:30 pm Youthful Spirits

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First Reading, Micah 5:1-4a (12C) In the first reading, David’s royal line leads to the birth of a worthy king. He will be a good shepherd for the people of Israel. Second Reading, Hebrews 10:5-10, In the second reading, we hear that Christ came into the world to do the will of the Father. This reached its climax when He died on the cross. Gospel, Luke 1:39-45, In the Gospel, Mary hastens to visit her relative Elizabeth. John the Baptist pays homage to Jesus while both are still in the wombs of their mothers.

NEW TO THE AREA? WELCOME! Holy Spirit Parish Registration Forms are available after weekend Masses at the Welcome Podium lo-cated in the Narthex. The Welcome Podium is by the Parish Office and is staffed by parishioners who can answer your questions about our parish. If you would like to join the Holy Spirit Family, please fill out the Parish Registration Form or come to the Parish Office during business hours. If you have any questions, call the Office at 492-7318.

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CHURCH ANNULMENTS • Any divorced person, Catholic or not who seeks possible remarriage in the Catholic Church, will need to pursue the process for annulment. • For information, contact the

Marriage Case Advocate for Holy Spirit Parish: Sr. Mary Ann Bartolac, S.C.L. at 913-894-1456.

CHRISTMAS, A GLAD TIME or A SAD TIME The holiday times are joyous for most people, filled with good times with family and friends. Some people, however, experience sadness and pain during Christmas over memories of lost loved ones. Do you need a friend to help you at this time? To listen, to be understanding, and just be there for you? If so, consider calling

upon Stephen Ministry. We care. Our ministry is confidential. To get more in-formation or to arrange for a Stephen Minister call David Chaffee at 913-317-8393, Leader of Stephen Ministry. God Bless.

Spirit Movers

Next Meeting

Sunday, January 10, 2015

(Meeting after 10:30 Mass)

Guest Speaker Tim Carmody,

Attorney at Law

Long Term Care Insurance, Reverse Mortgages, Medicaid,

VA benefits.

Don’t miss it! Bring a friend!

Parishioners of All Ages

are invited to Holy Hour of Adoration

Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of

Jesus for Fostering

Vocations to the Priestly and Consecrated Life.

Every First Friday Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament 11:00 am to Noon in the Church

Concluding with Benediction

RELIGIOUS GIVE THANKS.

“We cannot begin to repay all who contribute,” writes a Catholic sister. “So we pray to God, who is never out-done in generosity, to reward

you.” Heartfelt thanks for your donation to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. May God bless you for your goodness!

The Year of Mercy Began on December 8, 2015- ARE YOU PARTICIPATING?

Pope Francis is inviting us to grow in mercy and holiness during this liturgical year. Join your fellow pilgrims at Holy Spirit on the journey toward the cross this Lenten Season by participating in a Group Retreat based on the second book in the ALL HEARTS A FIRE Parish Program, Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley. The theology of the book focuses on the Divine Mercy Devotion of St. Faustina and St. John Paul II and provides an insightful and spirit filled reflection for the Lenten

Season. Group retreats include self-study and reflection in the book and work-book companion and 90 minutes weekly meetings that include discus-sion and a teaching DVD by Fr. Gaitley. This session will conclude two weeks before Holy Week, to allow for Spring Break. Already read the book or participated in a group retreat? Perfect! This book is written in text that is both easy to understand and rich with spiritual depth. Most retreatants request an opportunity to participate in the retreat again as soon as the group concludes. Why? Spiritual growth takes time, practice and discipline. Your faith life will be enriched by making the retreat again with new friends and you will have the opportunity to perform works of mercy by encouraging others to make the retreat alongside you. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS: JAN 6 – MARCH 9 - 1:00-2:30 pm in the MARTHA & MARY ROOM WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: JAN 6 – MARCH 9- 7:00-8:30 pm downstairs in the MULTI PURPOSE ROOM To register or for more information contact Anne Kinskey 33days.holyspirit.opks@gmail.com If you are unable to find a time that works with your schedule contact me and we will try to find a parish that has a retreat that does or coordinate a retreat group in home.

HOLY SPIRIT PARISHIONERS. Thank you sincerely for your participation in our peanut brittle sales. While you hopefully are enjoying the scrumptious taste sensations, please know that your sweet efforts do benefit the entire music ministry including new music, instrumentation, and anything musically adding to the beautiful litur-gies. Holy Spirit is an awesome parish! Thanks again...looking forward to next Christmas! Holy Spirit Singers, 10:30 am Choir

Please remember in your prayers Donna Penson, whose funeral was at Holy Spirit.

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A Journey Through Advent: Get the most out of Advent and Christmas by

following along with Fr. Robert Barron's homilies as he unpacks the profound Scripture readings

for Liturgical Cycle C. Suggested Donations $3. Questions? Ask Denise Slaven at 913-492-7382, ext. 151.

FLOWER MEMORIALS

In your envelope packet is an envelope marked Memorial Flowers. This is for a donation to help with the cost of Christmas flowers. If you wish, you may make the gift in memory of a loved one.

FLOWER MEMORIALS

Cold weather is upon us. We are still collecting donations of all types of boots, thermal under-wear, flannel clothing, socks, boots, etc.–anything to stave off the cold weather is greatly appre-ciated. There is a collection box in the Narthex, by the SOR door.

Ladies – A new Bible Study starts Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, 9 - 11:15 am in the Martha/Mary room, at Holy Spirit Church. We have an 8 week study –Mary- A Bibli-cal Walk with the Blessed Moth-er, written by Edward Sri. Our study includes a 4–part process of home preparation, small group discussions, a DVD presentation and review. Costs for materials will be $25. For questions or to register, contact Judy Weeks at: bible.study.holy.spirit @gmail.com Or call 913 385-0089. Scholarships available.

Hundelt and Malon Families William & Rose Hudson J. Lance Hudson Bob Clary Ray & Kay Pogge Bill & Mary Lytle Frank & Karen Hashman Peter Menery Fred, Agnes & James Lipp Donald & Mildred Troughton John & Mary Dora Family Herman & Anna Lipp Family Beverly Denk Wilmesmeier & Wellman Family Members

Lents and Crouch Families Emil Kuhn Irv & Estelle Muller Bev & Lloyd Banks Joseph & Dorothy Goodwin George & Mary Zellers Gene Zych Frances Haas Michael & Laura Rzepczyk Lyons & Hellman Families Joseph Lenart, Sr. Dale and Spreitzer Families Bernard Schroepfer

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Holy Spirit Youth Ministry

If you are interested in helping with youth ministry or you are a parent

with questions about youth ministry please contact Lynn Mayer

lmayer@hscatholic.org or call the SOR office 913-492-7382.

LYNN MAYER

SISTER M. TERESA, FSGM School of Religion

From Pope Francis Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, is born

for us, born in Bethlehem of a Virgin, fulfilling the ancient prophecies. The Virgin’s name is Mary, the wife of Joseph. Humble people, full of hope in the goodness of God, are those who welcome Jesus and recognize Him. And so the Holy Spirit enlightened the shepherds of Bethlehem, who hastened to the grotto and adored the Child. Then the Spirit led the elderly and humble couple Simeon and Anna into the temple of Jerusalem, and they recognized in Jesus the Messiah. “My eyes have seen your salvation,” Simeon exclaimed, “the salvation prepared by God in the sight of all peoples” (Lk 2:30). Yes, brothers and sisters, Jesus is the salvation for every person and for every people! Pope Francis, Excerpt from 2014 Christmas Message

TO SIGN UP FOR ADORATION Thank you for your support of the Adoration Chapel renewal! Sign ups are still open online: 1. Go to the Holy Spirit Website: www.hscatholic.org 2. Go to "Liturgy" across the top and down that column go to "Perpetual Adoration." 3. Click on "Sign up for Adoration." 4. Pick out your own day of the week and Holy Hour Time and then fill in "Schedule.” 5. Fill in your information! If you have a question or would like to sign up over the phone, you can con-tact the Lents at 913.492.3239 or call the Parish Office 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday at 913.492.7318 and ask for Cathy or Amy.

Cathy Madrid Director of RCIA Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults

913-492-7382

cmadrid@hscatholic.org.

Please continue to pray for our 15 participants in our RCIA class who continue on the journey towards the Catholic faith. They participated in the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance... "Assembling publicly for the first time, those who have completed the period of pre-catechumenate declare their intention to the Church and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons who intend to become its members. God showers His grace on the candidates, since the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks their reception and first consecration by the Church... The prerequisite for making this first step is that the beginnings of the spiritual life and the fundamentals of Christian teaching have taken root in the candidates."

High School Youth Ministry 2nd and 4th Sunday 7:30 pm

Middle School Youth Ministry 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm

Want the perfect gift for Valentine’s day? Bring your spouse to the Holy Spirit Living in Love retreat. Revitalize your relationship, grow deeper in love. February 13 and 14, 2016.

Congratulations to Melissa Coultis and James Rankin, who were married at Holy Spirit.

No youth group this week! High school Virtus lesson offered this Monday at 5pm in the Youth Room.

Please note this is NOT training.

Adoration with Archbishop There will be no Venite Adoremus this

month, instead join us on December 30th for Adoration with the Archbishop at

Reach KCK. We will meet at Holy Spirit at 5:45 pm. See website for details and

permission form.

Our next EDGE is Wednesday, January 6th.

We will be talking about the lives of the saints and why they matter to our lives today.

Hope to see you there!

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Holy Spirit Mathletics Teams Shine Congrats to our mathletes!!

7th grade (1st place) Sean, Ethan and Jimmy 6th grade (1st place) Akhil, Nick and Joseph

5th grade (3rd place) Anthony, Austin and Elizabeth 4th grade (2nd place) Liam, Owen and Logan

Hour of Code December 7-13 was Computer Science Week. Holy Spirit participated in the Hour of Code to help celebrate the week and spark an on-going interest in computer science with our students. During computer class, the students in grades 1 through 6 completed tasks on the website code.org. The Hour of Code pro-gram is a one hour tutorial that introduces them to computer science and cod-ing. Their progress is monitored through a teacher website. Once they have completed an hour of coding, they receive a certificate to recognize their ac-complishment. There are close to 200,000 Hour of Code Events going on around the world. Holy Spirit is excited to be one of them!

Scrip NEWS!-Buy your holiday grocery items through Scrip and help Holy Spirit at the same time! We have HyVee, Walmart and Target cards available. Buy your gift cards and stocking stuffers through Scrip too! We have a limited number of small denomination cards available, perfect for stocking stuffers: $5 cards-Barnes & Noble, Panera, and Starbucks; $10 cards-Amazon.com, Applebee’s, IHOP, Outback, Target and Walmart. Orders can be placed in person (and cards received at the same time) at the Scrip (Religious Education) office during office hours and after all weekend Masses. If you prefer to order electronically, it’s easy! Just go to Pages 21 through 23 of your Holy Spirit Parish Guide Book & Directory and make a list of your selections. Then simply send an email to hsscrip@gmail.com noting merchants, denominations, and quantities. If your email is sent by 7:00 pm on Sunday, your order will be ready for pickup after noon on the following Wednesday. Cash and checks accepted. THANK YOU for the extra time it may take you to use Scrip to support Holy Spirit! That’s using two of the BIG T’s … Time and Treasure! Scrip is gift cards/certificates from national and local retailers. Purchase Scrip during the week from 8am-4pm (when staff is available) in the School of Religion Office. Scrip will continue to be sold after all Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses and before Sunday evening Mass. Please vis-it shopwithscrip.com to see the hundreds of gift cards available. Please feel free to email hsscrip@gmail.com with any questions about the Scrip program or to place an order.

Ways You Can Help Holy Spirit School- Box Tops for Education: Clip and save Box Tops from various products. Each Box Top earns the school 10 cents. For a list visit www.boxtops4education.com. Labels for Education: Clip and save Labels from Campbell’s food and other products. Each Label earns points for the school, which can then be used to purchase materials for the school. In the hallway outside the Parish Office are containers for the Labels and the Box Tops. Cell Phone Collection: Holy Spirit Student Council needs your help in col-lecting cell phones to help raise funds. We ask that you donate any inactive cell phones. If you know of any businesses that provide cell phones to em-ployees, please ask if they have cell phones to donate. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Holy Spirit School. All phones will be recycled. Just bring your cell phones to the drop box located next to the Box Tops for Education bin.

Trash Bags For Sale! The Holy Spirit Parents Association will be selling trash bags in the School Office, Parish Office, and SOR Office. Stop by and stock up, $10.00 per roll Blue–Extra Large Bags, 55 gal-lon(22”x16”x58”x2mil.), 16/roll Yellow - Heavy Duty Bags, 39 gallon (32”x45”x2mil.), 25/roll White - Kitchen Bags, 15 gallon (24”x33”x1.3mil.), 65/roll Yard Waste Bags $3.00 per 5 bag bundle-Brown Paper Yard Waste Bags (16”x12”x35”/ 2 ply- Wet strength

913-492-2582 Michele Watson, Principal mwatson@hscatholic.org

school.hscatholic.org

Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful. Luke 6:36

The Mission of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to develop independent,

life-long learners, who can and will live for Christ.

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LEAVING A LEGACY HOLY SPIRIT ENDOWMENT FUNDS If you are interested in contributing to the Holy Spirit Endowment Funds, please contact the Holy Spirit Parish Office 913-492-7318. The Endowment Funds provide you an opportunity to make a perpetual gift to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church or School.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Nearly half of American households are one emergency away from financial disaster. That could be the neighbor on your left; the one to your right. Maybe it’s you. Angie and Larry were living modestly, working to make ends meet and pro-vide for their family. In June, Larry had a health crisis that resulted in emer-gency surgery that left him unable to work for several weeks. They struggled paying the bills that were quickly mounting. Then, the unthinkable happened. Just before Larry was cleared to return to work, he suffered a series of small strokes that caused seizures. The doctor deemed it unsafe for Larry to return to his line of work at all. When the couple met with a Catholic Charities case manager their utilities were on the verge of being disconnected. The summer heat had resulted in a very high electricity bill that the couple was desperately trying to pay down. With the assistance of Catholic Charities and the cooperation of the utility company, a manageable payment plan was negotiated to ensure their utilities would remain in service. Your support enables Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas to continue to serve our neighbors in need.

“Martha Mary Ministry”- Do you like to cook for those in need? Or do you know someone or a family who is experiencing a medical crisis or a period of bereavement and would benefit from meals pre-pared by others? The Martha Mary Ministry is using the website www.takethemameal.com. If you know of someone who would like to cook or receive meals, contact Ellyn Tyrell at emtyrell@gmail.com and put “Martha Mary Ministry” as the subject.

ATTENTION MOMS! SAINT GERARD’S CIRCLE

Saint Gerard’s Circle, SGC, is a min-istry for mothers and moms-to-be. Our goal is to provide friendship and support within our parish, to provide a Catholic foundation for our chil-dren, to continue spiritual guidance for ourselves and our families, and to encourage community involve-ment. New members are always welcome! Questions? Contact Erin Fuhrman, erinfuhrman@gmail.com. January Meeting: Thursday, January 21st 7-9 pm in the Martha & Mary Room. Please join fellow moms for a night of fellowship and a speaker who will discuss children with special needs.

Every Wednesday Evening at 7:00 pm, Knights meet in the Adoration Chapel, Rosary at 7:30 Thank you for your generous support of our very successful Breakfast with Santa! Great Times! Be on the lookout for future announcements regarding the Free Throw Contest in January! Congrats to new members: Cyril Muckenthaler, Jon White, Witold Grzmala-Busse, Tony McKelvy, Dan Noonan and Nick Barron, Doug Burleigh and Matt Wengert. Welcome Aboard, Gentlemen! We are encouraging your participation in an hour of adoration on Friday evenings from 8 - 9:00 pm. Have questions or a suggestion for the Knights, Contact Greg Davis at 913-800-0581

WOMEN OF SPIRIT The ministry of the Women of Spirit is to reach all women of our parish community with an expression of friendship and spiritual growth. Contact Terri Kilgore at terrikilgore505@gmail.com or 913-206-6994 with any questions or if you need a ride to any of our events. For more information on our organiza-tion and our activities, please view our newsletter (located on the Organiza-tions tab) on the Holy Spirit Church website: www.hscatholic.org. Women of Spirit now have a Facebook page to keep you informed of WOS activities, prayer requests, needs within our parish family and a way for women of our parish to communicate with each other. It is a private group for women within Holy Spirit Parish. Just go to the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holyspiritwos/ and request to join. Happy Hour for all Women of the Parish hosted by WOS- Join us Tues-day, January 19, 6-8 pm, M/M room for fun and fellowship. No rsvp is required, but please bring a prepared appetizer to share. Drinks will be provided. This social event is a wonderful way to get to know other women of the parish. All women of the parish are invited.

K N I G H T L I N E W W W . K O F C 1 1 6 6 1 . O R G H O L Y S P I R I T K N I G H T S ’ A C T I V I T I E S

Volunteer Cashiers needed at TurnStyles Thrift Store

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kan-sas is seeking volunteers interested in working as Cashiers at TurnStyles Thrift Store in Overland Park, KS. Morning and afternoon shifts available Monday through Saturday. Interested in volunteering or have questions? Please contact Michelle Carlstedt at 913.433.2080 or mcarlstedt@catholiccharitiesks. org.

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Effective 1/1/13, if the parish and school offices are both closed for a holiday or holy day, the building will also be closed and unavailable for meetings. Please schedule accordingly. Please note, if the office is closed for “bad weather,” the building will also be closed.

OUR LADY’S PRAYER GROUP Meets on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 am and evenings at 5:45 pm in the Church. All are welcome.

PRAYER CHAIN If you have a need or concern, please call the Parish Office, 492-7318. After office hours you may call 495-9802.

PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church that offers forgiveness, hope and healing to those who have taken part in an abortion. For information contact Patricia at: projectrachelkc@archkck.org or www.projectrachelkc.com or call 913-621-2199.

Recited Monday through Friday after the 6:45 am Mass, Thurs-days at 2:50 pm, Saturdays at 3:30 pm and Sundays at 7:00 am. Also, please join us each Friday morning at 7:45 am to pray the Rosary for our parish, our school and your intentions at 10100 Barton Street. Children are welcome. Call Denise Slaven @ 913-963-5633 for details.

THE GABRIEL PROJECT

The Gabriel Project is an Archdiocesan program that provides, through a mentor-like relation-

ship, emotional, spiritual, and material help to women in un-planned pregnancies. For more information please call 913-602-0306 or email Bev at beveber@kc.rr.com or http://gabrielprojectkc.com

The 23rd annual “SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS” Benefit Dinner is dedicated to Our Lady of Kibeho, Rwanda, and the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. It is scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2016. This event benefits seminarians from the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Conception Seminary College. It promises to be an evening filled with fun and laughter, celebrating our Catholic faith, dining on wonderful food, and socializing with our priests and seminarians! We have a wonderful speaker this year, Msgr. Stuart Swetland, who is President of Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas. SOS will be held at Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri. The reservation price is $175.00 per person at tables of ten people. To reserve your place, or an entire table, or donate to the marketplace or VIP silent auction, contact: Martha Hodes (913) 207-9893 or mmmhsos512@gmail.com

St. Philippine Duchesne 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2260 cordially invites all Knights and non-knights, and their ladies to their Winter Formal on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Prince of Peace Parish Hall, 16000 W. 143rd St. Olathe, Kansas from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Doors open 6:30. Prime Rib dinner catered by “Talk of the Town” and drinks are included in the $25.00 per person ticket price. Tally Hobbs, “Oldies 95 DJ” will provide dance music for the evening. Dress: Gentlemen: Dark Suit & tie. Sir Knights Tuxedo & Social Baldric; Ladies: Evening dresses or gowns. Advance ticket purchase necessary for caterer. This is a chance to socialize as we celebrate the start of a new year. Tickets may be purchased at our website: www.kofc2260.org. or contact Richard Witthar at 913-897-7227.

Catholic Charities is collecting new items for newborn babies. Wish list includes newborn diapers, formula, bottles, lotion, diaper rash cream, onesies, blankets and any other baby essentials. The items are distributed to pregnant women participating in Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative (PMI) program developed to help monitor the health of low-income women during pregnancy. Donations should be marked “PMI” and may be dropped off at the administrative office, 9720 West 87th Street, Overland Park. For more information, contact Donda at 913-433-2063 or dmclaughlin@catholiccharitiesks.org

Volunteer Cashiers needed at TurnStyles Thrift Store-Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking volunteers interested in working as Cashiers at TurnStyles Thrift Store in Overland Park, KS. Morning and afternoon shifts available Monday through Saturday. Interested in volunteering or have ques-tions? Please contact Michelle Carlstedt at 913.433.2080 or mcarlstedt@catholiccharitiesks.org.

Attention Quilters and Sewers of all ages: We would like you to join us in sewing pieced charity quilts (quilts that are giv-en to Children's Mercy Hospital, Fire and Police Departments, Catholic Chari-ties and various other charitable organizations). Last year, one of our group, Martha Andeson, bequeathed to our group all of the fabric she owned. We have the fabric, but we need your hands and hearts to use it. Starting 21 January, we will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at the north end of the Martha and Mary room (by the windows), Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 West 103rd St, Overland Park KS. Questions? E-Mail me at bpsarts@sprintmail.com.

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 26 & 27, 2015

Servers

4:00pm Gretta Hauk-Sub? Grace Krone Sam Mauro-Sub? Kalin Palmer 7:30am Gabrielle Keating Parker Stoecklein Austin Turner Henry Weinhardt 9:00am Ethan McLenon Kolbe McLenon Roan McLenon James Wannamaker 10:30am Anthony Bohm Eric Delantonas Ethan McLenon Jimmy Mendoza 6:30 pm Justin Gallagher Trevor Gallagher Luke Timiney Owen Timiney

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic

4:00pm Roger Belanger Dave Gilbert Debby Harrington Shirley Hoover Derek Knoeferl Zachary Knoeferl Karen Newcomb Esther Okere-Sub? Bill / Kay Wietharn Terry Wintering 7:30am Jim / Karen Chladek Madeline Keating Erin Sturd Paula Voelker 9:00am Mary Bickimer Mary Ann Bixler David / Sue Chaffee Jeanine Cindrich Michael Coleman Stephanie Cook Joan Hughes Maureen McAnamey Steve / Jayne Vehlewald 10:30am Glenda Adame Emily Anderson Mary Campbell Jennie Chambon Brian Delantonas Clarita Halling Bud / Linda Maskill Joseph Rost Paul Scharnhorst Randy Scharnhorst Eva Skahan 6:30pm Aubrey Colvin Robbi Leno Morgan Magee Emma Morrissey Camron Zerr

Sacristans 4:00pm Vicki Townsley 7:30am Greg Miller 9:00am Chris Schwery 10:30am Elizabeth Willer 6:30pm Peg Hiles

Ushers 4:00pm Andy Bolin Paul Dent Tom Koehler Dan Kongs Leroy Schmidtberger 7:30am Sam Datteri Mark Huppe Kelly Mages Bill Mechler 9:00am Lyle Beckman-Sub? Bob Burns Tom Maillard-Sub? 10:30am Craig Bergeron Curtis Holland Matthew Pesely David Roth 6:30pm Brook Maese Asha Molina Trinidad Molina

Lector 1 / Lector 2 4:00pm Joan Carney Joseph Bellafiore 7:30am Dick Siebs Larry Ruder 9:00am Bob Willer Emily Dierking 10:30am Bonnie Mendoza Laura Logan 6:30pm Rachael Morphew Ralph Leno

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 26 & 27, 2015

Music Ministry 4:00pm Hart Bernard 9:00am Featherston Featherston 10:30am Spikes S. Martin Family 6:30pm Bellau Scheffe

Welcome Ministry

4:00pm Ellyn Tyrell 7:30am Bev Rowden 9:00am Shelley Gerstberger Jerry Gerstberger 10:30am Rosemary Weber 6:30pm John Rysavy

Rosary Leaders

December 26, 2015 Greg Davis December 27, 2015 Kelly Mages

Delmar Gardens December 27, 2015 Joe Kolich Irene Lewis Dee Koeppen

Overland Park Regional December 22, 2015 Minister Needed December 23, 2015 Millie De Keyser

GUARDIAN ANGEL FUND In each monthly packet of Church envelopes that you receive is a Guardian Angel envelope. This fund pro-vides assistance to families that have difficulty in making tuition payments for the Holy Spirit School and the School of Religion. Please consider making a monthly contribution using the Guardian Angel envelope.

Knights of Columbus Raffle Drawing Results

Winners for Week 14 Drawing winners for 12-13-2015

Not Available at Publication!

Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc. is in need of volunteers, including bilingual volunteers, and will be offering a Volunteer Informational Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2016 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm). The meeting will be held at 11644 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS. For more information on volunteering in this ministry or to RSVP, please contact Mary Newcomer at 913-962-0200 or email volunteer@adviceandaid.com.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Holy Spirit Church #003274 11300 W. 103rd Street Overland Park, KS 66214 TELEPHONE 913 492-7382 CONTACT PERSON Lyn Crowder SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2013 Adobe DC Windows 10 PRINTER HP Officejet Pro 8620 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 12:00 Noon SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 20, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Not at this time.