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Weekly Newsletter
May 19, 2022
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When You Gaze Upon The Flag
Pray For Those Who Suffer
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Many flags across the United States, including the one in front of our church, have flown at half-mast during the past week. Most were lowered to commemorate the sadness of one million deaths in America by the COVID-19 coronavirus. People also link it to National Police Week and the need to support them and other basic structures of society after movements to defund or mistreat police or other civil servants.
Still, others see the flag and associate its lowered sail with the Supreme Court’s leaked document on a decision regarding abortion and the millions of babies that have been killed over the past fifty years of legalization. And others tie it to Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, the ramifications of death, destruction, despair, and departures from there, as well as the invasion’s impact on us and the whole world.
With whatever you associate the half-mast standard, it gives us good pause to reflect upon the state of affairs in our society and the sorrow we bear over trials or unfortunate circumstances that surround us. Many people carry personal pain over these and other tragedies in our family, our country, and our world. When you gaze upon the flag, please pray for those who suffer or are mistreated and pray for our great nation to overcome these obstacles.
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Feast of The Ascension of the Lord |
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On May 26, we observe the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, which celebrates the day on which the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven (Luke 24:51; Mark 16:19; Acts 1:9-11). Christ's bodily Ascension foreshadows our own entrance into Heaven not simply as souls after our death, but as glorified bodies, after the resurrection of the dead at the Final Judgment.
Christ’s ascension is crucial to knowing who Christ is and what he did. Watch the video above presented by Bishop Robert Barron as he explains the true meaning and significance of the Ascension.
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MOScholars Program
New Assistance For School Families
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Starting on July 1, MOScholars (Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program) will provide financial assistance to families sending their children to Catholic schools. This offers an excellent benefit for Borromeo Academy and other school families in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
This law provides state tax credits for contributions to approved non-profit Educational Assistance Organizations (EAOs). These EAOs use the contributions to award scholarships to Missouri students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and students living in low-income households. The Diocese Bright Futures Fund has been selected as a certified EAO for this program. Donors will be able to receive special tax credits for their donations, and families will be able to apply for scholarships to attend our Catholic Schools in the Diocese.
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St. Mary's Home For Mothers |
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The Gabriel Project KC will soon open St. Mary’s House for Mothers. St. Mary’s is a two-story, 15,000-square-foot house on 13 acres east of Liberty, Missouri, modeled after successful maternity homes in other cities. In March 2021, it was purchased by generous benefactors to be turned into a home for homeless, pregnant mothers and their children in the Kansas City metro area.
The Gabriel Project helps pregnant women in need and is a ministry of the Pro-Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, and the Respect Life Office in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. More than linking mothers to community resources, they provide emotional, material, and spiritual support for her choice to parent or place her baby for adoption.
To find out how you can help, please contact Deacon Doug Hemke at (816) 390-6386 or dhemke@gmail.com. Learn more about St. Mary’s at www.smhfm.org.
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Your Lost Items Want To Come Home |
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Our parish Hospitality Room is full of lost items, and it’s time to clean it out. Please stop by soon to check the lost and found box; we might have something that belongs to you. Items not picked up by June 10 will be donated to this year’s Garage Sale. |
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Job Opening At Mount Olivet Cemetery |
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The Mount Olivet Cemetery Association has an open position for a General Manager. This job directs the day-to-day business operations of the four Catholic Cemeteries locations and protects the traditions and ministerial aspects of the burying of the dead while leading change and managing the administrative, sales, and grounds crew staff to achieve financial and non-financial targets.
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Job Opening At Saint Charles |
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The parish will soon post a position for a new Pastoral Associate. The ideal candidate will provide coordination for ministry leaders, support youth and adult faith formation, and other liturgical sacramental ministries.
Interested candidates will be asked to respond to the online posting. If you have questions, please contact Beth Harmon-Vaughan in the parish office.
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Garage Sale Needs Volunteers |
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The Saint Charles annual Garage Sale is always a great event, but it takes a lot of volunteer help to make it a success. Your help in any capacity is greatly appreciated. Volunteer help is needed for each sale day, during donation drop-offs, and at event set-up and post-event cleanup. Signup now by clicking here.
The Garage Sale takes place June 14 to 18. Early Bird specials will be offered to parishioners, school families, donors, and alumni from 5-8 pm on June 14, and a free meal (served by Team Rebuilt) at 4:30 pm. The June 18 date will feature Fill A Bag for $2.00. View the flyer here.
Donations are being accepted now and can be dropped off every Friday (3- 6 pm) and Saturday (9 am-12 pm). Donations will also be taken on June 12 (12-6 pm), June 13 (9 am-6 pm), and June 14 (9 am-5 pm). Questions? Contact Cynthia Tomes at (816) 805-9189 or tomescynthia@yahoo.com.
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Join Us At Our May 22 Mass
"The 6th Sunday of Easter"
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We welcome all to join us at our May 15 Mass celebrating "The 5th Sunday of Easter." This Mass will be offered Saturday (May 14, 4 pm) and Sunday (May 15, 8:30 and 11:00 am).
Per CDC and local health guidelines, mask-wearing is not required. A designated seating area is available for those who wish to remain socially distanced. COVID-19 safety preventions, including vigilant cleaning and sanitation methods, continue at every mass.
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Saint Charles Respect Life Updates
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The St. Charles Respect Life Ministry focuses on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters. They continually advocate for the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Learn how you can help by contacting Debbie at ts34379@gmail.com.
This Month's Prayer Focus At Pray For Dobbs
To help men who are told not to have an opinion on abortion understand that they have an extremely important role in the pro-life cause. To encourage and equip men to advocate for the rights of the unborn and properly support and care for the women in their lives who may be facing unplanned or challenging pregnancies. Learn more here.
Stay Informed. Read This Week's Updates
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Weekly Prayer Chain Update |
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gina Rupnow, who passed away this week. She was a dear friend to many at Saint Charles, a long-time parishioner, and a beloved mother. We pray that she receives a glorious welcome in Heaven and is granted enteral rest and peace. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as they endure this tragic loss.
Gina’s Funeral Mass will occur at Saint Charles on May 25 at 10:30 am. Visitation will be on May 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Newcomer’s White Chapel Funeral Home (6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri). Burial will take place at 1:30 pm on May 25 at White Chapel. You can view Gina’s obituary here.
Please keep Ruth Moore in your prayers in the days to come. Pray for strength for Ruth, her family, and her team of caretakers.
Thank you for your support. Your prayers are vital to our continued efforts to seek God's help and guidance for those in need. Please send your prayer requests and questions to prayers@stcharleskc.com.
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1884:
The Ringling brothers opened a small circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1884. By the early 20th century, they had transformed it into the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the leading American circus.
1935:
British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author T.E. Lawrence, whose life inspired the epic film Lawrence of Arabia (1962), died at age 46 following a motorcycle accident.
1994:
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—who, as U.S. first lady married to President John F. Kennedy, became known for her style and elegance—died at age 64.
2018:
Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; unlike any previous British royal wedding, the ceremony mixed pomp and circumstance with African American culture, the latter a celebration of the bride's biracial background.
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Gluten itself doesn't offer unique nutritional benefits. But the many whole grains that contain gluten do. They're rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, iron, and fiber. As part of a healthy diet, Whole grain foods may help lower the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
The legend about why people wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger is quite intriguing. This traditional story dates to the Romans, who claimed that there was a vital blood vessel called vena amoris (the vein of love) that ran from the fourth finger of the left hand straight to the heart.
Horses focus their eyes by changing the angle of their heads, not by changing the shape of the lens of their eyes, as humans do.
Babies often lose hair during the first six months, which is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. The reason for this is hormones. Before birth babies have high levels of hormones in their bodies received from their mothers. After they are born, these levels start to drop and this causes their hair to enter in resting state.
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It must have been awkward being the first historian. You’re writing everything down that’s been happening while everyone is wondering why you’re doing that.
Nobody seems to have an issue with sleeping on a used mattress when they stay at a hotel, but no one wants to accept a used bed from someone else.
Forgetting why you took out your phone is the new forgetting why you walked into a room.
If you work as security at a Samsung store, you are technically the Guardian of the Galaxy.
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Submit your Parish Newsletter items to Lane Lucas by Monday at 10 am at the parish office or via email at llucas@stcharleskc.com.
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