January 2023
Thank you for supporting Curé of Ars!

Thank you for your support of Curé in 2022! There is still time to make a 2022 contribution to Curé of Ars Church. Click the red button below to make an electronic donation or you can drop a donation by the church office. We will resume our normal office hours of Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am to noon beginning on Tuesday, January 3.
Development Update
By Jennifer Harris

CURÉ ALUMNI
Over the next few months, we would like to add to our alumni database by collecting emails and addresses. We would also like to establish class representatives and host a meeting to plan an alumni event. You can find the flyer in the bulletin, the newsletter, or on our website. Please submit your information and let us know how you would like to be involved! Sign up below!
CURÉ ON LINKED IN
Did you know that Curé of Ars has a LinkedIn page? Please follow us to get updates and posts from the parish.
COFFEE AT CURÉ
I have met with numerous parishioners to understand the wants, needs, hopes, and dreams for Curé of Ars Parish. If you would like to meet or schedule a phone call, sign up below!
The Deacon White Prayer Corner
We plan to have Stephen Ministers available after all weekend Masses. If you would like to pray for yourself, your spouse, family member, friend, or co-worker who is experiencing a rough spot in life, Please stop by after Mass to experience God’s true love for you through prayer or a special blessing. During a time of need, or even a personal crisis, it can be so comforting to have someone to pray with you and for you. We will be located in the Chapel area in the North part of the church.
Unbound Ministry
Please welcome Rev. Robert McAleer to Curé on January 7 & 8 who will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Unbound, a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 18 developing countries. To learn more, call 1.800.875.6564 or visit Unbound online at www.unbound.org.
BSA Troop 395 Trash Bag Sales
Curé of Ars BSA Troop 395 will be selling trash bags throughout the year. Bags are $13 per roll. Sizes available: white: 15-gal (65/roll); yellow: 39-gal (25/roll); blue: 55-gal (16/roll). We also have paper yard waste bags at $5 per pack of 5 bags or 3 packs of 5 bags for $12. Please support this fundraiser to support this parish youth leadership program. In addition, you may contact Connie Martin at 913.548.5327 or martinc1961@aol.com to make multiple roll purchases. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Free delivery within Cure of Ars Church boundaries. Pick up can also be arranged.
 
The Leaven Subscriptions
Our Parish is required to pay for a subscription for each registered family, please prayerfully consider donating the $21 to cover the cost of your family's subscription.
Respect Life Ministry
Are you interested in an aspect of Respect Life ministry such as Gabriel Project KC, Thrive Foster Care, Walking with Moms in Need, St. Mary's Home for Mothers, Life Chain, and many others? If so, plan to attend a meeting on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm in the Fr. Burak Room. Please bring your ideas to reinvigorate the Curé Respect Life group! We will look at what has been done in the past and what could be focused on in the future. If you are unable to attend but want to be included, email RespectLife@cureofars.com.
Boy Scout Chili Lunch and Raffle Fundraiser
Holy Hour at Curé of Ars
The Holy Hour will span the time normally reserved for confessions on Saturdays. Throughout this time frame, multiple priests will be available to hear confessions. The Holy Hour begins at 2:30 pm with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and then continues with time for silent meditation. At 3:00 pm the Knights of Columbus will lead the recitation of the Rosary. Our Holy Hour will conclude with the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. After the Holy Hour, we will offer the Anointing of the Sick to those desiring it.

We will also continue to have our Benediction and Holy Hour on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. This month's Tuesday Holy Hour will be on January 3. We hope you and your family can join us.
Knights of Columbus News
Everyone is welcome on January 8 to our first breakfast buffet of the new year in the school cafeteria from 8 AM until Noon. The menu consists of pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee, juice, milk, yogurt, granola, and donuts.

Our Lady of Peace Council # 9856 will be holding a membership drive at (all Masses) the weekend of January 21-22. Whether you become an individual member or a member of our council you will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. To join the largest Catholic men’s organization, go to: kofc.org, click on JOIN (select #9856 as your Council) or look us up at cureofars.com under Adult Organizations and Activities.
Tax Statement for 2022
We are deeply grateful for our parishioners' generosity and support of Curé of Ars Parish in 2022. 2022 charitable contribution statements will be mailed the last week of January to all Curé of Ars donors. If you have not received your statement by Friday, February 10th, please notify Sandy Drake in the Parish Office at 913.521.9363 or send an email to GIVING@CUREOFARS.COM

Thank you for your past contributions and we look forward to your continuing prayers and support.
St. Mary's Food Kitchen
Curé of Ars has served a meal every month to the hungry at St. Mary's Food Kitchen for over 30 years. This ministry is a great service to those in need and a great opportunity for Curé parishioners to come together as a community. Cure of Ars serves approximately 350+ people every third Monday of each month. We need your help.

Volunteers leave the church at 7:30 am on the third Monday of each month to serve lunch to the hungry in Kansas City, Kansas. Volunteers are also needed to provide food items such as taco meat, shredded cheese, baked goods, and fresh fruit.

How can you help? Please go online at https://cureofars.com/st-marys-food-kitchen to sign up to donate your food, water, time, and/or give a monetary donation.

For more information or questions contact Jacqueline Elbert at 816.520.3620 or smfoodkitchen@cureofars.com
Save the Date for Suds & Scholarships 2023, Holy Name Catholic School's annual benefit. Learn more about this special event that raises scholarships and education funds for Curé of Ars' sister parish. Go to https://one.bidpal.net/holyname21/welcome for more information!
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