St. James Catholic Church 309 S Stewart Road, Liberty MO 64068 Office (816) 781-4343 Fax (816) 792-8691 School (816) 781-4428 Office Hours in June: Mon-Fri 8:30-1100am On the web @ www.stjames-liberty.org https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/stjamesliberty/ Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Monday - Friday, 8:15am Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 8:00am and 10:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4pm and Anytime by request Saint James Catholic Community Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12, 2020 11 God Church Community Together We Can Do Great Things The Seed Is The Word Of God ~ The Seed Is The Word Of God ~ The Seed Is The Word Of God ~ All Who Come to Him All Who Come to Him All Who Come to Him Will Have Life Forever Will Have Life Forever Will Have Life Forever
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St. James Catholic Church 309 S Stewart Road, Liberty MO 64068
Office (816) 781-4343 Fax (816) 792-8691 School (816) 781-4428
Office Hours in June: Mon-Fri 8:30-1100am On the web @ www.stjames-liberty.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4pm and Anytime by request
Saint James Catholic Community Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2020
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God Church Community Together We Can Do Great Things
The Seed Is The Word Of God ~The Seed Is The Word Of God ~The Seed Is The Word Of God ~ All Who Come to HimAll Who Come to HimAll Who Come to Him Will Have Life ForeverWill Have Life ForeverWill Have Life Forever
Our Pastoral Team St. James Catholic Church Page 2
We, the community of St. James, are a prayerful and Eucharistic people who treasure our Catholic traditions.
We strive to grow in our faith by being good stewards of the gifts God has given us; sharing God’s truth with all.
As the Body of Christ, we are called to love and serve every-one, especially the marginalized, with joy and hospitality.
Mission Statement
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, 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, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500 or [email protected], 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 [email protected] for more information.
LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES - Every Thursday
All are invited to attend our “Lunchtime Recital Series” fea-turing musicians from St. James and all across the Kansas City area. These free and open to the public recitals are held in the church and live-streamed on our Facebook page.
Mark your calendar!! This year's 10th
Annual Holy Smoke BBQ Contest will be held on the St. James Campus on August 28-29. Registration is now open for BBQ teams!
We are also currently looking for participants from the parish in the following areas: advertising/sponsor ship, entertainment, BBQ judges, and vendors. If you have a business of any kind, we would like for you to be involved!
Please also check out our website at www.holysmokebbqcontest.com.
It should have all the information and forms you will need.
You may also email Troy Sheeley at [email protected] or call 816-679-0425
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 4pm until finished; any time requested. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptismal Preparation Classes: Once a month Contact Kirsten Maggi in the parish office, ext. 202 or [email protected] Religious Education: For Preschool through adult spiritual development, please notify office of needs. New Parishioners: Please register at the parish office.
We Welcome You!
St. James School: PS-8th grade offered. Call the School Office, to inquire, 781-4428
Sacrament of Marriage: 9 months advance notice
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office.
All Bulletin articles must be submitted by Monday 12Noon to: [email protected]
Contact Info
Mass Intentions From the Pastor’s Pen As we journey into the month of July we here at St. James are gearing up for our Fall programs. We have every intent to begin our school year on August 19 at St. James School and also to begin our Fall RE programs as well as our Youth Ministry activities.
We are undertaking the necessary precautions and following the guidelines from the County, the CDC, and our Diocesan offices to enable us to offer these opportunities for our young people this Fall in our buildings.
Obviously, maintenance and disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces in areas used is going to be a 'constant' process (and expense). But we certainly want to support our parish families, in providing quality Catholic education, as well as our wonderful Faith formation opportunities for our young people and their parents.
These next few weeks we are celebrating First Communions with our young people who were scheduled to approach the Table of the Lord during the Easter season. Now, with new precautions, we will be welcoming them in Masses over the next couple weeks.
Also, once again our Knights of Columbus are offering a 'Curbside meal' – this time on Friday, July 31, with a pulled pork sandwich meal. Our parish is the benefactor of this fundraiser, the goal of which is to upgrade the technology in the church, making it much easier to have a high quality of broadcasting, particularly for our "Livestream Mass".
The attendance of our Livestream Mass has grown since the church was shutdown the end of March. Danny and our technolo-gist Quinn Knabe have brought livestreaming a long way in just a few months. We will continue to offer this Mass because so many homebound and those unable to attend Mass depend on it each and every week. It is such a blessing to them.
Naturally, the necessary technology is very expensive. The total cost of the upgrade that we would like to have would be $6,000. So, our K of C, who are so very generous in offering their gifts of stewardship to our parish, have agreed to support Quinn and Danny to be able to upgrade to the quality that we need.
So, please mark your calendar for Friday, July 31 for a great meal and a great opportunity to support our parish community along the way! And, if you cannot make it you can always send a donation, earmarked "technology upgrade", to the parish.
Blessings to you and your families.
Peace, Fr. Mike
Week of July 13 - July 19
Monday 8:15am John Pfeiffer, Jr. Jim Pfeifer
Tuesday St. Kateri Tekakwitha 8:15am Deceased Loved Ones of the Terry Rigg Family
Wednesday St. Bonaventure 8:15am Barbara & George Malson Susan & Duane Hearting
Thursday Our Lady of Mount Carmel 8:15pm Kelsie Hensley Bret Hensley
Friday 8:15pm Fred Nosal Caroline Nosal
Saturday 5:00pm Charles Curtis
Sunday 8:00am Viola Ginther Herman Meyer 10:30am Beth Heidi
We Livestream Our Sunday 8:00am Mass
on Facebook Live Video available later on our website
and You Tube Channel.
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Are you a good listener? I find myself asking this question more and more frequently, especially when trying to have any type of in-depth or even casual conversation. More
often than not there seems to be so many external dis-traction: texting and various social media platforms with alerts sounding on smart phones, televisions running nearly continuously, background music often played loudly, or a myriad of other noises, even the swirling noises found only in my mind such as the never ending to-do list. At times, I even find difficulty in blocking out all the ambient noise and distractions during my prayer time.
For Jewish people there are two prayers specifically commanded in the Torah: the Birkat Ha-Maxon which is the prayer of grace after meals and the Shema. The Shema is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism and has been prayed morning and night since ancient times. This prayer consists of three parts and is prayed both liturgically, during morning and evening services, and in individual homes, with a series of passages included before going to bed at night. The first part begins with one of the best known and fundamental expressions of Jewish beliefs: “Sh'ma Yisra'eil Adonai Eloheinu Adonai echad. Hear, [O]Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” Perhaps you recognize these words as a passage found in the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy (v. 4). The scripture continues: “Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest. Bind them at your wrist as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead. Write them on the door-posts of your houses and on your gates” (v. 5-9). I feel these words also proclaim a fundamental expression of what it means to be a Christian, yet I wonder how often I take the time to follow them. In my busyness do I seek out a place and time to just listen and hear the words God speaks to me? Where is that place where I can block out the noise and just listen?
The simplest answer for place is an easy answer for me: everywhere but especially in nature. To answer the sec-ond part of the question is more difficult: hear and listen, really listen without a ready reply forming in my mind. I think that is the whole point of the Deuteronomist teach-ing: hear, listen, take His words into the very center of my being, and follow them in word and deed. Let the words transform each of us into the body of Christ, so that we become a source of His love in the world. I hope you also find that place and listen.
Your Sister in Christ, Sandy Gagnon
Someone is Watching and Wondering
All ages are welcome to join us for an untimed 2 mile Run/Walk
Details and the Registration Form is on the St. James website
www.stjames-liberty.org
Saturday Morning Faith Sharing Jesus and the End Times
A Catholic View of the End Times Begins July 18 - 10am in the Parish Hall
Have you ever wondered what the Bible teaches about what will happen at the End of Time?
In this detailed Bible study on the end times, Dr. Brant Pitre brings clarity and precision to the confusion that frequently surrounds the doctrine of the end times.
Please join us. We practice social distancing and have class in the parish hall - only 3 per table.
The Militia of the Immaculata meeting will be held prior to this class at 9:30am.
Thank You For Supporting HOPE
We so much appreciate your support of our HOPE Gift Card ministry.
HOPE is a win-win program. Your cost is no more than you would normally spend and St. James earns a profit.
HOPE Gift Cards can be purchased in the Parish Office Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 11:00am. If these hours are not convenient, please contact the parish office (816-781-4343 ext 200) and we will get in touch with you to arrange a safe drop/pickup.
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We Pray to our Lord Jesus for healing Jolynn Distasio Kathy Peters
Helen Pete Gardner Dan Habiger
George Katzer Mauricia O'Brien
Carol O'Brien Janet Ward & Jeff
Julie Miller James Filippe Alicia Paredes
Mike Mall Bob Pezlman
Jack & Sue Schwarz George Polsdofer
Patty Larson Denise W.
David Roach Marina
James Gubera Tina Helm
Hazel Lewis Dan Tomc
Laurie Beach Rachel Johnson Wanda Finnigan Geralyn Hosticka
Beth Atwater David Butel & Family
Eric Cummings Ciara Davis
Pat Neibergall-Timm Brian Akers
Janice Brimer Audria Martin Jose Torres Erma Brecht
Dan & Bibi Chadwick Pat Aten
John Vrocato John Barrington Donnie Smith
Eddie & Teresa Rogers Philip Pernice
Don Taylor Leo Oberfoel Kai Bennett
Jacob McKay Nick Peters
Dwain Jones Joanna Mooney
Desmond Arciga-Quenga Colette
Kathleen Amos Frances Parker Michelle Bacus
Gabrielle Brian Glaser Baby Brooke Helen Finn Anna Kain
Mark Schweitzer Jennifer Goens
Lucy Arthur Fr. Joe Miller Bill Kirwan
Jamie Martin Stivers Family
JoLynn Distasio Deacon Bud
Jackson Erwin Pat Carey & Family
Gavin McKenna James Fulton
Helen Szczech Angie Parnacott Eddie Campbell
Joe Witherow, Jr. Ricky Gisi, Jr. Adam McCray
Melissa Andrasik Randi Arness
Tom Biggs Diana Marchisio
Wilfredo Crespo, Jr. Sandra Hensley
Rachelle Pomfrey Ron & Peggy Pettz
Paul Gossett Julie Rush
John & Susan-Kelly Corsione Tony & Jo’s Family Colleen Kearney
Walter Ruby Lynn & Monica Nelson
Ricky Deese Michael Amos Alice Hosticka Hannah Taylor Carol Rakoczy
Ellen Wentz Rodriguez Family
Ralph & Jan Peters Scott Neibergall Bob Leonardo
Margo Eastland Adalina Simmons
Margie Myers Jean and Richard Jackson
Steve Decker Linda Smith
Pamela & James Anderson Travis Shay
Barbara Meigs Tony and Tet So
Travis and Sarah Shay Julie Sildeck Stan Carver
The Curiel Family Reba and Debra Sutlief
Alice Rusch Hanna Carver
Jeff Richardson, Sr. Monica Barrington
Anna Jackson Kari and Jesse Rainey
Louise Andrasik Barbara Fortier Barb Schwery
Nichole Stewart Doug Schuster
Adolph Barringhaus Kelly Gentrup Denny Farrell Nancy Carr
The Hollomon Family Trivino Family
Jacke & Enike Hayes Jeanette and Roberta Casel
Catherine Finley Loren Wolken Carla George Sue McKnight Kyle Sellmeyer
Margarita Mendoza Family Bob Hedrick
Marie Brancato Rich Curasi
Tricia Kauffman Bob Roach
John Brocato Barbara (Roach) Still
Debbie Pickett Kathleen Haines
John Phannenstiel Mike Sheeley Rick George
Saree Morely Christy Mock John Findlay
Duane Sander Mattie Mae Weaver
Troy Cronkite June Bender
Matt Biskup Family Kim Lackey Pam Fink
John Nausea Bill Roach, Jr.
Jacob & Dana Lansford Roberta McCallum
Keith Newman Gary Andrew Reese
Emma Shay Joseph Greenwald
Sam Porter Mary Alice Worth Amy Villarreal
Lori and Sam Dale Mary Kaye Masnado
Louie & Carole Bussjaeger John Amaro
Randy Baumert Jackie Plack Pelling
Kennedy Noel Holcumbrink
Rita Lowe / Megan Tony V. Sr.
Deric DeMasi Sarah Rupp Chris Alvey
Carol Yeager Laplant Patrick O’Neill
John McMahon Eddie Ansalmo Les VanBibber Maria Giannelli
Kenadee Gallagher Shawn Adkins
Jason Robinson Leah Biskup Coady Olivia Hernandez
Darleen Farnan Kenny Laura Ann DiGiovanna
Robert Doleshal Jersey & James Hicks
Please notify us to remove your name from our prayer lists when it is time.
In respect of HIPAA we will add names to the prayer list only by request of the
person or immediate family.
Birthdays this week: Today we celebrate all that you with God’s help, have accomplished.
Richard Bayless Lucas Deere Gavin Giddens Sophia Giddens Michael Mason Joanne McMahan Janice Russell Leonardo Vargas Michael Weishaar Theresa Welsh Jason Witte Steven Wolcott Jennifer Bagy Charles Dunn Jessica Fogle Mallory Gatson Robert Kline Allison Lobb Greg McAlexander Kathy McAlexander Caroline Murphy Corey Murphy Daisy Rapp Aaron Richards Saly Rothery Brent Taylor Jax Taylor Jose Villegas Carson Armour Richard Curasi Samantha Fernandez Janel Giglio Elizabeth Holmes Michael Latham Adelaide Little Deon Mallett Rachel Mundhenke Jamie Phelan Alexander Reilly Barbara Rumsey
Robin Sandt Jamie Siedlik Sarah Slentz Jackson Usher James Windsor William Benson Christine Bohr Jonathan Boteler Cameron Brown Julie Camp Joseph Catagnano Brittany Crabtree Eric Cunningham Matthew Dierkens Salvatore DiGiovanni James Donnici Mary Duffin Louise Fager Sharrye Hagins Logan Heutinck Jody Kittell Joseph Malm Lauren Schnoebelen Abigail Schulte Theodore Stipanovich Shawn Adams Max Curnow Milagros Fichter Vickie Greufe Luke Kernell Michele Kernell Daly McKay Regan McKay Hugo Mendoza Chris Murphy Kathy O'Brien Alexander Richardson
Blakely Sahlfeld India Schropp Santosh Sequeira Jeffrey Sorrell Heidi Thomas Lisa Young Nicholas Bartlett Anastasia Bischoff Clint Elliott William Gray Michael Hernandez Grace Hubbard Carilee Lakebrink Jay Miller Nicholas Nielsen Charles Ortman Benjamin Probst Amy Ricono John Roberts Jacob Sorrell Michelle Sousley Jane Stadler Julie Adams Mark Adams Edward Caballero Sharon Callahan Amanda Crocker Jude Crossett Jennifer Downing Debra Feldhaus Barbara Henry Robin Huber Jeffrey Lea Amanda North Marin Schaub Benjamin Unterreiner John Vernickas Mateo Villegas
The Knights Of Columbus Thank You …
A big thank you to everyone who sup-ported their Curbside Shrimp Boil last month. A total of 427 delicious shrimp and/or tilapia meals were served.
Coming up on Friday, July 31, the Knights will be holding another Curbside Meal event. The menu will be a pulled pork sandwich meal, complete with all the trimmings. Proceeds will go to upgrad-ing the video technology in the church.
Save the date! Details in next weekend's bulletin.
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The Weeds Are Winning
Do you enjoy working outside in the yard? Do you have some free time? The weeds are prolific this year on the St. James grounds and we could sure use your help.
Consider joining our Garden Keepers team as we care for the landscaping here. Our normal work time is on Tuesday mornings but other times can be ac-commodated as well. No special skills required, just be able to do some common yard work like weeding, watering, deadheading, and pruning and if you have the strength, mulching .
If interested, please contact Gretchen Lathrop (816-223-6636)
Parish Religious Education First Communions
Please pray for the 83 students sched-uled to receive First Holy Communion in the upcoming weeks of July. These chil-dren are eager to receive the Body of Jesus, having waited an extended time after preparing.
The children will receive in special invitation only masses this year, which will be live-streamed on July 13, July 14 and July 27. Experiencing the gift given only in the Eucharist will far outweigh any re-striction or change the pandemic has put upon us this season.
Your prayers are requested that each child experi-ence Jesus as never before as they receive their First Holy Communion.
Hillcrest Hope Apartment We are in the process of welcoming a new family into the Hillcrest Hope apartment that is sponsored by St. James. Please pray for this couple and their teenage son, that they are successful in beginning this second chance as they have recently faced se-vere insecurity in their living situation.
We offer support to Hillcrest monetarily, as well as in furnishing and maintaining the apartment as needed. We take time to pray for, and even with, our supported residents. We can offer visits to those who request it and have opportunities to clean and restock the apartment between residents. Hillcrest also offers financial guidance and life-skills counsel-ing through their volunteers.
If you would like to be more active in this ministry, please contact Lori Tajchman.
A Big Thank You
The recent clothing/household goods drive, spon-sored by the St James Altar Society benefiting the Cornerstones of Care organization was a huge success.
Thanks to all who donated items and/or helped at this event. Cornerstones of Care greatly appreciated all that was given. Two BIG trucks came and picked it all up. Thanks also to Jeanne Greenwald for orga-nizing this and also to her wonderful grandsons who gave their time for helping.
