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St. Therese Parish 

We envision a community where all witness the Real Presence of Christ in every “little way.” 

Solemnity of the 

Epiphany of the Lord 

January 6, 2013

Mass Schedule — Staff Contacts — Parish Information 

St. Therese Church 7207 N.W. Highway 9 Kansas City, MO 64152 

(816) 741- 2800 www.sttheresenorth.org 

MASSES: Saturday (for Sunday obligation): 4:30pm 

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon, and 5:00pm 

Daily Masses: Monday-Friday: 6:30am, 8:30am; Saturday: 8:30am 

Rosary recited 7:55am Monday-Saturday; 7:25am Sunday; Holy Days: As announced 

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00-4:15pm, Wednesdays: 8:00-8:20am, and anytime by appointment 

BAPTISMS: Please call the Parish Office to schedule BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS: 3rd Monday of each month except December 

MARRIAGES: Please call the Parish Office when engaged. A nine month preparation period is required (diocesan policy). One party 

should be a registered, attending parishioner. 

NOVENAS: Perpetual Help Novena after the 8:30am Mass on Tuesday 

EXPOSITION & ADORATION: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-11:00pm in the Chapel 

Parish Staff 

Reverend Joseph I. Cisetti, Pastor jcisetti@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 236 

Reverend Kevin Drew, Associate Pastor kdrew@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 258 

Reverend Pat Tobin, Senior Priest in Service 

Tony Zimmerman, Deacon tonybarbz@prodigy.net 741-4066 

Steve Theis, Deacon stheis@comcast.net 832-547-9750 

Elizabeth Barmann, Director of Liturgy/Music ebarmann@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 218 

Michael Birkel, Business Manager mbirkel@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 217 

Nancy Borman, Art & Environment nborman@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 239 

Tressa Collins, Support tcollins@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 255 

Jennifer Davis, Director of Religious Education jdavis@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 107 

Susan Klamann, Pastoral Associate/RCIA sklamann@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 212 

Donna Patti, Administrative Assistant dpatti@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 211 

Michael Sirridge, Director of Building & Grounds mikesirridge@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 412 

Susan Tomelleri, Pastoral Associate stomelleri@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 213 

Lisa Meyer, Director of Stewardship & Development lmeyer@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 219 

Tim Volk, Director of Youth Ministry tvolk@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 119 

Barbara Volz, Bookkeeper bvolz@sttheresenorth.org 741-2800, ext. 237 

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry svdp@sttheresenorth.org 741-8661 

St. Therese School 

Carol Lenz, Principal clenz@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 104 

Kathy Teson, Assistant Principal kteson@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 105 

Teri Jo Garitz, Executive Secretary tjgaritz@sttheresenorth.org 741-5400, ext. 106 

Early Education Center 

Ann Lachowitzer, Director alachowitzer@sttheresenorth.org 746-1500 

Kelly Carroll, Assistant Director kcarroll@sttheresenorth.org 746-1500 

Safe Environments Diocesan Liaisons 

Trish Peters, Diocesan Victim Advocate tpeters@diocesekcsj.org 361-2666 

Jenifer Valenti, Diocesan Ombudsman 812-2500 

Parish Leadership 

Pastoral Council: 

Rev. Joseph I. Cisetti, Monica Arredondo, Ray Barrett, Diane 

Budke, Tressa Collins, Brad Grill, Angie Hall, Dave Klose, Steve 

Montague, Shelley Reed, Harold Reeder, Judy Springer, 

Frank Stodden 

Parish Finance Committee: 

Bob Borman, R.J. Campbell, Alan Ehlers, Dean Fullinwider, Lisa 

Gioia, Brad Grill, Joseph Mandacina, Matt Schiesl 

Parish Education Committee: 

Rev. Joseph I. Cisetti, Molly Berg, Lisa Corley, Jeff Davis, Ann 

Lachowitzer, Vickie Lamb, Carol Lenz, Kurt Loudon, Rhonda 

Makundi, Kim Revnew, Cyndy Short, Stephanie Sowle, Liz Tomc 

Adoration Chapel Sacrament of Love 

Open your heart—Our Lord so wants to be a 

part of our life...more than just one hour on 

Sunday. He loves you more than you can ever 

imagine. Let Him love you, come spend an 

hour with Him in Adoration. It will be the second 

best hour you will spend in your whole 

week, next to the Holy Mass on Sunday! 

Please especially consider coming to the Adoration 

Chapel during time slots that need to be 

filled by one or more persons: 

Monday 10-11am 11-12 1-2 3-4 4-5 7-8 

Tuesday 9-10am 10-11 4-5 6-7 10-11 

Wednesday 10-11am 11-12 12-1 2-3 5-6 

Thursday 9-10am 10-11 12-1 2-3 4-5 5-6 7-8 10-11 

Friday 9-10am 12-1 1-2 2-3 4-5 

Call Bill 891-2555, Tom 891-9493 or Carolyn 587-9223

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 3 January 6, 2013 

Sunday Gospel 

When Jesus was born in 

Bethlehem of Judea, 

in the days of King Herod, 

behold, magi from the east 

arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 

“Where is the newborn king 

of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising 

and have come to do him homage.” 

When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, 

and all Jerusalem with him. 

Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the 

people, 

he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 

They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, 

for thus it has been written through the prophet: 

And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, 

are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; 

since from you shall come a ruler, 

who is to shepherd my people Israel.” 

Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from 

them the time of the star’s appearance. 

He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 

“Go and search diligently for the child. 

When you have found him, bring me word, 

that I too may go and do him homage.” 

After their audience with the king they set out. 

And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising 

preceded them, until it came and stopped over the 

place where the child was. 

They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering 

the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. 

They prostrated themselves and did him homage. 

Then they opened their treasures 

and offered him gifts 

of gold, frankincense, 

and myrrh. 

And having been 

warned in a dream not 

to return to Herod, 

they departed for their 

country by another 

way. 

Mt 2:1-12 

Scripture Readings for January 7-12 

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 

Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a 

Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 

Saturday: 1 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 

Sunday, January 13 

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 

24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 

Mass Intentions for the Week 

SUNDAY, January 6 

8:00am – Harry McDonald � � 

10:00am – Dorothy Ellis �� 

12:00pm – David Lock Family Intentions 

5:00pm – Community of St. Therese 

Monday, January 7 

6:30am – Mother of Bob Lawrence � 

8:30am – Maria Do To Nu � 

Tuesday, January 8 

6:30am – Pauline Theis 

8:30pm – Thomas Theis� 

Wednesday, January 9 

6:30am – 

8:30am – Ellen Vogliardo �� 

�Thursday, January 10 

6:30am – 

8:30am – Irene Andry � 

Friday, January 11 

6:30am – Anna Klingenberg � 

8:30am – Elaine Sanborn� 

Saturday, January 12 

8:30am – CShelly Ann Volkman � 

4:30pm – Father Linus Link � 

SUNDAY, January 13 

8:00am – Mick Keane � � 

10:00am – Dorothy E. Ellis �� 

12:00pm – Living and Deceased member of John and Nancy 

Petcoff Families 

5:00pm – Community of St. Therese 

St. Therese Memorial 

REMEMBRANCES 

George D. Krug—January 6 Dominick J. Rucereto—January 10 

Leona “Toni” Griggs—January 7 Julia K. Spohn—January 10 

Edward K. Carter—January 10 Dave L. Schuver—January 10 

Virgil H. Scherrer—January 11 

BIRTH DATE REMEMBRANCES 

Maurice R. DeMeulenaere—January 8 Joan Marie Taylor—January 8 

Baptismal Class 

The next Baptismal Preparation Class will be on Monday, 

JANUARY 21ST at 7:00pm in the Wooldridge Center Meeting 

Room. Attendance is a MUST for first-time parents and 

strongly encouraged for those who have had an over twoyear 

interval between baptisms. Both parents are expected 

to attend, even if one is not Catholic. Please contact Susan 

Tomelleri at the Parish Office, 741-2800, ext. 213 or email 

stomelleri@sttheresenorth.org to register for the class or inquire 

about parish registration. 

Recent Baptisms 

Let us welcome into the family of God and into the St. 

Therese family, Amelia Granison Eden, daughter of Wayne 

and Carrie Eden and Vance Anthony Switzer, son of Ryan 

and Andrea Switzer. 

Our Prayers and Sympathy 

To Mary, Chris and Teresa Maag, on the death of husband 

and father, Jerry and to the family of Linda Grove. May they 

know God’s loving consolation, and may all who have died in 

Christ know the fullness of Resurrection Life.


Weekly Parish Calendar — Prayer Intentions 


Babysitting, Early Education Center, 10:00-11:00am 

NO Sunday School 

Breaking Open the Word, 

Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 10:00-11:00am 

Sunday Morning Bible Study, 

Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 11:30am-1:30pm 

First Sunday Prayers, Adoration Chapel, 2:30-4:00pm 

Confirmation Parents Meeting Group 1, Wooldridge Center, 3:30-4:30pm 

LIFE Teen, 3rd Floor, EEC, 6:00-8:00pm 

Monday, January 7 

Eucharistic Adoration, Adoration Chapel, 9:00am-10:00pm 

Prayer Session after 8:30am Mass, Cry Room, 9:00am 

Auction Meeting, Wooldridge Center, 6:30-9:00pm 

Tuesday, January 8 

Eucharistic Adoration, Adoration Chapel, 9:00am-11:00pm 

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Prayer Group, 


Children’s Choir, Church, 3:30-4:30pm 

Confirmation Parents Meeting Group 2, Wooldridge Center, 7:00-8:00pm 

Wednesday, January 9 

Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9:00am-10:00pm 

Library Committee, Wooldridge Center Library, 9:00am-1:00pm 

Women of Faith, 3rd Floor, EEC, 9:00-11:00am 

Parish Office Closed for Staff Meeting, 1:15-3:00pm 

EDGE, 3rd Floor, EEC, 6:00-7:45pm 

RE, Education & Parish Center, 6:00-7:15pm 

Fatima Prayer Group, Cry Room, 6:00-7:00pm 

Music Planning, Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 6:00-9:00pm 

RCIA, Wooldridge Center, 6:30-8:30pm 

Thursday, January 10 

All School Mass, Church, 8:30am 


Queen of Peace Prayer Group, Wooldridge Center Library, 9:30-11:30am 

Mission Sewing, Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 10:00am-2:00pm 

10:00am Choir Rehearsal, Church, 7:00-8:30pm 

SPRED, 3rd Floor, EEC, 7:00-9:00pm 

Love and Respect Seminar, Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 7:00-8:30pm 

Friday, January 11 


Stations of the Cross, Church, 9:00am 

Divine Mercy Devotions in Song, Church, 7:00-8:00pm 

Friday Night Bible Study, Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 7:30-9:00pm 


That Man Is You, Wooldridge Center, 6:45-8:25am 

Confirmation Retreat, Catholic Center, 9:30am-8:00pm 

Harvesters, Meet in Front Parking Lot, 9:15am-12:30pm 


Scouts Chili Supper, Good Shepherd Hall, 11:00am-5:00pm 

Babysitting, Early Education Center, 10:00-11:00am 

Sunday School, Education & Parish Center, 10:00-11:00am 

Breaking Open the Word, 

Wooldridge Center Meeting Room, 10:00-11:00am 

Sunday Morning Bible Study, 


Altar & Rosary Meeting, Wooldridge Center, after 12:00noon Mass 

LIFE Teen, 3rd Floor, EEC, 6:00-8:00pm 

Mission Sewing 

Our next meeting will be Jan. 10th from 10am to 2pm in 

the Wooldridge Center meeting room. Please bring a sack 

lunch. New volunteers are always welcome. Questions: 

Call Ellie at 741-7679 or Carmen at 587-1412. 

Praying for the Sick 

The following parishioners have requested 

prayers: 

(Please note: Due to confidentiality guidelines, only the 

person requesting prayer, or a designated family member, 

may place or remove a name―call the Parish Office at 741- 

2800) 

Please call the Parish Office when a name can be 

removed. 

Paula Acconcia 

Mildred Adamek 

Gerald Babcock 

Patricia Bartholmey 

Dan & Patsy Bax 

Raymond Bevard 

Lawrence & Lois Boeding 

Matt Breen 

Fred Brink 

Lois Broussard 

Audra Brungardt 

Daniel & Jan Burnos 

John Burton 

Keith Carter 

Kate Cearley 

Becky Collins 

Albert Daniels 

Anna DeFelice 

Laura Downey 

Bill & Ellie Edwards 

Kathleen Espinosa 

Carma Fast 

Dale Fick 

Willis Franke 

Thu-Tam T. Freeman 

John & Dolores Gioia 

Chris Godfrey 

Mary Gotschall 

Yvonne Grayson 

Suzanne Grisham 

Anne Grothaus 

Ruth & Tony Guillaume 

Grace Heater 

Marita Heese 

Don High 

Mary Lee Hoffman 

Kevin Isom 

Jack Kalahurka 

Vince Kehr 

Clay Kimsey 

Garrett Krier 

Anita Kupersmith 

Lillian Kupersmith 

Dorothy Lesher 

Joe Lindquist 

Peggy Loelkes 

Mike Long 

John Lopez 

Rosine Lueke 

Ellen Madrick 

Carrol Maslowski 

Betty McDonald 

Dorothy & Jim McKay 

Jessica McLain 

Jerry Maag 

Vernon Meyer 

Margaret Mikulic 

Jean Moss 

Linda Osterhaus 

Mary Rose Palermo 

Doyne Parisi 

Barbara Personelli 

Jackey Pratt 

Gina Reiter 

Sophia Reynolds 

Gerald Rinke 

Amy Roberts 

Larry Ryan 

Jossalyn Sainz 

Natalie Ann Salas 

Shirley Scherrer 

Rene Sebus 

Eileen Shearer 

Karla Simone 

Joanne Smith 

Laverne Smith 

Bill Spink 

Brenda Springer 

Ernest Steffens 

Ted Stephens 

Mary Sutherland 

Richard Troha 

Cheryl Tucker 

Bob Van Haaren 

Samuel Vargas, Sr. 

Sue Vento 

Jesse & Carmen Villanueva 

Lionel White 

Peter Wilke 

Jim Williams 

Trisha Williams 

Carmin Young 

Please remember in your prayers those parishioners and 

relatives of parishioners who are serving in the Middle 

East and their families: (If you know of someone else in the 

parish in the armed forces serving in the Middle East, please 

call the Parish Office: 741-2800, ext. 255. And please let us 

know when your loved one returns!) 

Adam Eiberger 

son of Melanie & Tom 

Jeremy Flowers 

son of Brenda 

Jamie Frates 

husband of Rebecca 

Bill Freund 

son of Bill & Barbara 

Jacob Goldsbury 

son of John & Kim 

Michael Kissinger 

son of Kevin and Patricia Kissinger 

Douglas Lomshek 

nephew of Liz Stine 

James E. McKay 

son of Jim & Dorothy McKay 

Jeremiah Murphy 

nephew of Dodie Murphy 

William Rory & Candice O’Brien, 

brother & sister-in-law of Michael O’Brien 

Tim Pachasa, 

son of Andy & Nancy 

Eric Rawlings, 

husband of Candi & father of Jaeger 

Tyler Reed, 

nephew of Steve & Lynn Daum 

Christian Shattuck 

son of Brian & Laureen Shattuck 

Dillon Vulgamott 

grandson of Leita Mae Vulgamott


Pastoral Care Outreach 

Pastoral Care Ministry 

Mission Statement: 

“Creating space for God’s Real 

Healing Presence in the touching of wounds 

and in the breaking of the bread.” 

Compassionate Friends Support Groups 

Tuesday, January 15 or Thursday, January 17 

"When I lost my child I needed help to regain hope…." 

The death of a child of any age causes a pain only another 

bereaved parent can fully understand. We know. It happened 

to us. We are Compassionate Friends, a non-profit, 

non-secular support group offering friendship, understanding 

and hope to parents, siblings and immediate family 

members. Together we can help lighten your burden. 

Please join us. Bring a friend, your pastor, or family members. 

Share your feelings or just listen. 

January 15, 7pm, Media Center, St. Therese Education/ 

Parish Center. Questions, contact Jan Rivera: 587-9222 or 

e-mail: janrivera@sbcglobal.net. 

January 17, 7pm, Platte Valley Bank Community Room, 

in Smithville, 1 block south of McDonald’s on Hwy 169. For 

questions, contact Denise McPherson: 587-9853 or email: 

smothermom3@gmail.com. 

24-hour help line: 531-6464; Regional Coordinator: Barbara 

Starr, 229-2640. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry 

Knit one, purl two, 

love one, comfort two… 

This ministry combines compassion and 

a love of knitting/crocheting. Persons who 

are ill, in need of solace, or who have 

suffered a loss, receive a shawl enfolded 

in the comforting warmth blessed by 

prayer. The group will meet in the 

Wooldridge Center Meeting Room on 

January 17th at 6:30pm—and the 3 rd 

Thursday of each month. We welcome 

all levels of expertise in knitting or crocheting. Leaders will help and 

support you in creating a shawl. Please contact Susan Klamann at 

sklamann@sttheresenorth.org to learn more about this ministry of care. 

Early Education Center (EEC) 

Our mission is to provide a developmentally 

appropriate, safe, happy, and 

nurturing environment for our children to 

learn, grow, and love in a Catholic 

Christian manner. 

An Easy Way to Support EEC 

Do you shop at Calia’s Sunfresh? If so, please drop your receipt 

in the St. Therese EEC mailbox. The store will make a donation 

to the center based on the total receipts in the mailbox each 

month. It is an easy way to support the EEC while shopping for 

your family! Thank you for your help. 

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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 

As we reflect on this past year, we are humbled 

by the support we received from so 

many in our parish. Whether it's support of 

our facility, cash and food donations or 

volunteers, we could not make the impact 

we do in our community without you. 

A special thanks to all the individuals, 

girl and boy scout troops, parish ministries, 

classrooms and various religious classes 

who gathered donations for us this year. It is because of 

all of you that our ministry has been so successful. 

We wish you a very Happy New Year and thank you in 

advance for your continued support in the coming year. 

Interested in getting involved? Please stop by and 

see us! Any questions, call our office at 741-8661. 

Harvesters This Week! 


Leave at 9:15am—return by 12:15 

Call Karen Knack at 816-584-9749 to confirm 

the number attending and if you can provide transportation. 

We need to let Harvesters know our number in advance. Thanks! 

Youth 

The St. Pius X Placement Test 

The St. Pius X Placement Test 

The test will be on Saturday, January 12, 2013. St. Pius X 

will open at 8:00am and testing will begin at 8:30am. We 

offer several scholarships based upon EXPLORE test results. 

In order to qualify for the scholarships, you must 

take the test at St. Pius X High School on January 12th. 

For more information or to register for the test, please 

visit www.stpiusxhs-kc.com and click on Placement Test 

under the Admissions tab or call 816-453-3450. Melanie 

Martin, Director of Advancement, St. Pius X High School. 

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH 

Sunday Mass 5:00pm 

LIFE Night 6:00pm 

Questions? Call Tim at 741-5400, x 119 or email tvolk@sttheresenorth.org 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

WEDNESDAY, EDGE NIGHT, 

6:00PM 

Contact Jennifer Davis at 741-5400, x107 or email jdavis@sttheresenorth.org


Stewardship 

Altar & 

Rosary 

Society 

Tend and Befriend 

We support many activities and 

functions of the parish community, 

including Our Lady’s Gift 

Shop, care of the altar, providing 

altar wine and bread for Masses, 

and hosting funeral luncheons 

for parish members. Meetings 

are held September through May. Open to all women of 

the parish 18 years and older. For membership information, 

contact Berenice McHale at 746-1345. 

Altar & Rosary Society Calendar of Events: 

January 13: Monthly Meeting after 12:00 Noon Mass 

Visit Our Lady’s Gift Shop to 

find gifts for all occasions. 

The Gift Shop is open before and after 

all regular weekend Masses 

Store Manager: Vanassa Hoffman, 816-673-1156 

Pope John Paul I Council #7199 

Regular Knights meetings are the 2 nd Monday of each 

month at 7pm in the Knights Meeting Hall on the 3rd 

floor of the Early Education Center. The Knights Officers’ 

meeting is the 1 st Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the 

Knights Hall. 

All KoC members are welcome! 

Knights of Columbus Calendar of Events 

January 14: Monthly General Meeting, Knights Hall, 7:00-9:30pm 

January 20: Donuts and Coffee after 8:00am and 10:00am Masses 

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all 

Catholic men age 18 years and older. It’s a great way to 

help serve your parish and community. For information 

about joining our St. Therese KoC Council, please contact 

Dave Tracewell, Membership Chairman, at 668-4641. 

Visit Our Website: www.kofc7199.org 

Newsletters available in the Usher's Room 

TROOP 261 

Boy Scout Chili Supper 

January 13th, 11:00am-5:00pm 

Good Shepherd Hall 

�� $5.00 per Person – Under 5 Free 

�� All you can eat chili, beverages, and desserts 

�� Giant Screen with NFL Playoffs 

Tickets available from Troop 261 scouts after 

Masses this weekend 

Proceeds to fund equipment, supplies and activities. 

Questions or information, contact Janie McDonald 

at 816-703-9197. 

Watch NFL Playoffs 

on a GIANT Screen TV


Marriage and Family Life 

Faith Formation 

Watch Me Grow–Month Grow Month 5 

Following A Life – Ruthie 

“I’m now twelve inches long. Mommy, you felt 

me kick didn’t you? This month marks 

my half-way point to birth and 

being with you and everyone. 

From that kick, you know I’m 

getting very active. Up to now, 

I’ve been swimming with ease 

in this watery world, but 

I’m big enough now and 

strong enough to kick so hard 

against the outside uterine 

wall that I can dent it. You can 

feel me stretch and move. 

I’m developing sleep habits, but 

you may have to remind me about 

this later—sorry about that, so rest while you can! I’m a 

quick learner, so I’ll soon learn lots of new habits and fit 

right in. It will be so great. Love, Ruthie 

Marriage Encounter 

As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord this weekend, we 

read about the magi bringing gifts to the Christ child. Give 

the gift of time and yourselves to your spouse; sign up 

today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter 

weekend. Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage 

sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect God’s love. 

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are 

February 8th-10th and April 12th-14th. For more information 

contact Tony & Barb Zimmerman, 816-741-4066, or 

visit our website: wwme4youandme.org. 

Faith Formation 

Men Men of of St. St. Therese Therese 

Saturday Mornings, 

Wooldridge Center 

6:45—Breakfast 

Men of 

7:00—Presentation 

8:25—Ending (Mass at 8:30) 

St. Therese 

All Men are Invited! 

Theology of the Body 

If you’re wondering if there’s more to life 

than just “getting by” and are ready to 

focus on what really matters. . . 

Discover the extraordinary Catholic teaching 

known as the Theology of the Body. It will give you a revolutionary 

and fulfilling vision for life, as it offers a new way to 

authentically see yourself, your faith, your relationships, and 

your world. 

St. Therese Book Club 

We meet on Monday, February 4 at 7:00pm in the 

Wooldridge Center Meeting Room. Our selection is The 

Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae). The book is available in 

Our Lady’s Gift Shop or the Parish Office (during regular 

business hours). The recommended offering is $10.00 

St. Therese Faith is your bread of Life 

– come to the Library to 

partake of it… 

…to walk in faith 

St. Basil the Great 

(329-379) 

Feast Day January 2 

--Unknown 

Basil was on his way to becoming a 

famous teacher when he decided to 

begin a religious life of gospel poverty. After studying 

various modes of religious life, he founded what was 

probably the first monastery in Asia Minor. He is to 

monks of the East what St. Benedict is to the West, and 

his principles influence Eastern monasticism today. 

He was ordained a priest, assisted the archbishop of 

Caesarea (now southeastern Turkey), and ultimately became 

archbishop himself, in spite of opposition from 

some of his suffragan bishops, probably because they 

foresaw coming reforms. 

One of the most damaging heresies in the history of 

the Church, Arianism, which denied the divinity of Christ, 

was at its height. Emperor Valens persecuted orthodox 

believers, and put great pressure on Basil to remain silent 

and admit the heretics to communion. Basil remained 

firm, and Valens backed down. But trouble remained. 

When the great St. Athanasius (May 2) died, 

the mantle of defender of the faith against Arianism fell 

upon Basil. He strove mightily to unite and rally his fellow 

Catholics who were crushed by tyranny and torn by internal 

dissension. He was misunderstood, misrepresented, 

accused of heresy and ambition. Even appeals to the 

pope brought no response. “For my sins I seem to be 

unsuccessful in everything.” 

Basil was tireless in pastoral care. He preached twice 

a day to huge crowds, built a hospital that was called a 

wonder of the world, (as a youth he had organized famine 

relief and worked in a soup kitchen himself), and 

fought against corrupt business. 

Source: American Catholic.org 

More information on St. Basil and other saints may 

be found in the Catholic Encyclopedia and saints 

anthologies located in the Parish Library. 

Celebrate the Year of Faith 

October 11, 2012– 2012 

November 24, 2013 

The Library has wonderful resources in a variety of media 

to help you celebrate this Year of Faith as you explore and 

learn about the rich history and tradition of our church.


Stewardship and Development 

Starting January 7, 2013 

Day & Evening 

Class Options 

St. Therese 

Education and Parish Center 

Contact Lisa Meyer 

LMeyer@sttheresenorth.org 

or call 741-2800, ext. 219 

www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ 

locations/org/43443/ 

class/220102 

Our Goal is full participation 

No gift is too small or too large 

Pledge cards received (as of 12/21/2012): 728 out of 3,350 families 

Total pledges: $2,145,447


From the Pope’s Pulpit and the Pastor’s Pen 

I am also repeatedly struck by the 

Gospel writer’s almost casual remark 

that there was no room for 

them at the inn. Inevitably the 

question arises, what would happen 

if Mary and Joseph were to knock 

at my door. Would there be room 

for them? 

The great moral question of our 

attitude towards the homeless, towards 

refugees and migrants, takes 

on a deeper dimension: do we 

really have room for God when he 

seeks to enter under our roof? 

We are so “full” of ourselves that there is no room left 

for God. And that means there is no room for others either, 

for children, for the poor, for the stranger. By reflecting 

on that one simple saying about the lack of room 

at the inn, we have come to see how much we need to 

listen to Saint Paul’s exhortation: “Be transformed by the 

renewal of your mind” (Rom 12:2). 

December 24, 2012 

Stewardship 

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH 

Weekly Contributions: 12/28/12 $ 116,137 

Budgeted per Week $ 75,000 

Difference $ 41,137 

Year-to-Date Weekly contributions $ 1,814,263 

Year-to-Date Budget $ 1,950,000 

Difference 

“Living a Faith, Building a Future” 

$ (135,737) 

Weekly contributions: 12/28/12 $ 29,051 

Budgeted per Week $ 4,808 


Year-to-Date Weekly contributions $ 169,146 

Year-to-Date Budget $ 125,008 


Current loan balance is $5,062,913. 

A blessed new year to all. May 

2013 be a year of peace and many 

blessings. 

Our quarterly St. Therese Book 

Club will be meeting in February 

and our selection is The Gospel of 

Life (Evangelium Vitae) by Pope 

John Paul II. Copies are available 

at the Parish Office and in the gift 

store. The recommended offering 

is $10.00. Please join us as we examine this beautiful and 

challenging document. We will gather on Monday, February 

4th from 7:00-9:00pm in the Wooldridge Center Meeting 

Room. 

One fine and enjoyable program we have in the parish 

is Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner? On the first Saturday 

evening of the month, people gather at someone’s home 

for a pot-luck dinner. There is no commitment beyond brining 

a covered dish and having a good time. It is a very enjoyable 

and inter-generational way to bring people together. 

I have shared in a number of these dinners and 

found that they make for a very pleasant evening. For 

more information, please contact Gail Davern at 891-6540 

or gaildavern@yahoo.com 

If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time in 

prayer, remember that our Eucharistic Adoration takes 

place Monday through Friday at our parish from 9:00am to 

10:00pm. We still need help covering all the time slots. 

Please consider helping out. Even if you cannot commit to 

an hour right now, please stop by and make a visit when 

you can. For more information, please call Bill at 891-2555, 

Tom at 891-9493, or Carolyn at 587-9223. 

Father Joe Cisetti 

Lost and Found 

Each year, we start off the new year by clearing out 

“old items” in the Lost and Found cabinet and drawer 

located in the Usher’s Room. Things that we find include 

keys and glasses, kid’s toys and books, coats, 

hat and gloves, rosaries and prayer books, and tons 

of umbrellas. We could go on and on but you get the 

idea. Remember, throughout the year, this is the 

place to find that missing ‘lost treasure.” 

Visit our website for 

more information on 

all our many 

ministries and 

programs: 

www.sttheresenorth.org


Programs and Events — Off Site 

Living Our Faith Retreat 

January 12th 7:30am-3:00pm, St. Andrew’s Parish - Gladstone, 

MO. A Retreat you won’t want to miss. It 

will nourish your soul and deepen your faith. 

Two Great Speakers - 

Michael Gaitley with the Marians of Divine Mercy in 

Stockbridge, MA. He is the author of two wonderful book, 

Consoling the Heart of Jesus and 33 days to Morning Glory. 

Dr. Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries, 

dedicated to Catholic Renewal and Evangelization. He is 

the author of numerous acclaimed Catholic books, such as 

The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey 

to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints. Dr. Martin 

received his doctorate in Theology from the Pontifical Faculty 

of St. Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum) in Rome. 

Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door, teens $15, 

and priests and religious - free 

LUNCH is $6 - provided as a fundraiser by the Youth Group 

of St. Andrew’s 

(must register in advance for lunch) 

Confessions will be offered throughout the day. 

For more information or to register go online 

www.thecatholicradionetwork.com or call 816-630-1090. 

National Vocation Awareness Week, Jan. 13-19 

You are invited to pray this prayer with both your faith 

community and your family each day. We rely on parents 

to be the main educators of their children, and we hope 

that you will be inspired to encourage a vocation in your 

own family. 

God bless. Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth www.scls.org 

Prayer for Vocations 

Loving God, during this Year of Faith 

you call us through our baptism in the Spirit 

to continue the mission of your beloved Son, Jesus. 

Open us to listen attentively for your invitation. 

Empower us to respond to your call. 

Inspire women and men 

to follow the path of service. 

Together may we build up the Church to be a 

vibrant sign of your presence in our world. 

We offer this prayer 

in the name of your Son, Jesus, 

through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen 

Support our Seminarians 

The 20th annual “Support our Seminarians” Dinner is 

dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and is 

scheduled for Friday, January 25. 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 two wonderful speakers, Msgr. William 

Blacet, and Fr. Rick Storey, with Fr. Mike Mulhearn, C.M. 

enrolling anyone who would like in the miraculous medal 

at the conclusion of the evening. SOS will be held at the 

Muehlebach Hotel, 12th and Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO. 

Programs and Events — Off Site 

“NFP and the Virtue of Hope” 

All who are interested in the blessings that Natural Family 

Planning brings to married life are invited to attend a reception 

hosted by the Couple to Couple League of KC on 

Saturday, January 26th, 7:00pm, at St. Patrick Parish in 

the Jubilee Room, 1357 NE 42nd Terr, KCMO. 

Enjoy an evening of wine & cheese and new or renewed 

friendship with couples who share your appreciation 

for NFP. Highlighting the evening will be a presentation 

by Dino Durando, the director of the Office of Family 

Life of the Diocese of Kansas City—St. Joseph, and his 

wife Cathy on the gift that NFP has to offer our world in 

these challenging times for marriage. 

Please RSVP by January 18th to Bill & Margie Stump 

at 816-436-7145 or wpalcher7@gmail.com, or to John & 

Shannon Rasmussen at 785-749-1015. Suggested donation 

is $10 per couple. For more info about NFP, go 

to www.ccli.org or to live-the-love.org. 

Sophia Center Retreat Lectio Divina 

Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 am through 

Wednesday, January 23, 2:00 pm 

Come to learn about and practice this ancient art of 

prayerful reading. The time will include sharing, solitude 

and reflection. This retreat will be conducted by Sister 

Micaela Randolph, OSB, a member of the Sophia Center 

staff, director of the Souljourners’ program, a spiritual director 

and retreat leader. 

The fee is $100. For more information or to register, 

call 913-360-6151 or visit Sophia Center’s website at 

www.mountosb.org/sophia.html 

St. Louis Marian Conference 

Millenium Hotel (220 S 4th St.), January 11, 12, 13, presenting 

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson; Bishop Robert J. 

Hermann, DD; Bishop Thomas Paprooki; Deacon Alex 

Jones; Carolyn King; Fr. David Meconi, SJ; Melissa Ohden; 

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ; Fr. Ralph Wright, O.S.C.; Fr. Charles 

Becker; Msgr. John J. Hickel; and Mark Forrest. 

For information, please call 314-423-1075 or visit 

www.marianconferences-catholicevents-midwest.com. 

Registration fee $35.00; enclose a copy of bulletin notice for 

$5.00 discount. 

Catholic Lawyers Guild Lunch Lecture 

The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kansas City welcomes all 

attorneys, legal professionals, law students, and professors 

to join us at noon on Friday, January 11th, for our 

lunch lecture at the Kansas City Club at 918 Baltimore in 

downtown Kansas City. 

Bill Quatman, General Counsel of Burns & McDonnell 

and President of the Ephesus Foundation, will tell us the 

exciting story of a new film being made on the discovery 

of Mary's final home in Ephesus, Turkey. Cost is $15, payable 

to the Kansas City Club, which includes a plated 

salad, entrée, and drink, and parking next door. 

Please RSVP and direct questions or topic or speaker 

suggestions to the Guild by emailing Eddie Greim 

at edgreim@gbmglaw.com.

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