 Apr 27th Bulletin **[3MB]** Apr 20th Bulletin **[3MB]** 27Apr - Boletin en Español 20Apr - Boletin en Español History Liturgical Schedule - ** Press - Groundbreaking Press - Dedication Press - Generations of Faith Vocations/Discernment Home Page Our Pastor Fr. Chuck Tobin 
Father Chuck Tobin, Pastor, was born in Maryville and ordained in Maryville at Mount Alverno May 25, 1968. He completed his Master's degree in theology at Conception Seminary and later did graduate work in ministry and theology at Catholic University in Washington, DC and at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. (More about Fr. Tobin. REFLECTION Sixth Sunday of Easter The refrain from Psalm 66, “Let all the earth cry out to God with joy,” sums up the key focus of this Sunday’s readings. We are invited in all three readings to come and see the great works that God is doing in our midst. As we witness God’s great works, the most appropriate response is to cry out to God with joy. After Stephen’s martyrdom in the book of Acts, the disciples scatter to various places, with Philip going to Samaria. Since Jews and Samaritans did not get along, this crossing of boundaries could have potentially led to dangerous consequences. However, Philip uses the occasion to proclaim the good news of Christ in Samaria. The people were open to Philip’s words and the marvelous signs he performed in Jesus’ name. Great joy resulted among the people and among the apostles in Jerusalem. The apostles traveled to Samaria, laying hands on the people so that they might receive the fullness of the Spirit’s presence and gifts. Thus previous boundaries are bridged and God’s Spirit unites all. Peter’s first letter encourages us to be people of hope, ever ready to explain the reason for our hope. That reason is focused on our living a life modeled on Christ, who though innocent, willingly suffered so that others might be led to God. In our suffering, we too are to be people of hope. Jesus trusted in God and was brought to life in the Spirit. Those who live like Jesus, especially when enduring suffering for the sake of others, will also be sustained and given deeper life in the Spirit. God is the source of our hope evoking in us cries of great joy. The gift of the Spirit promised by Jesus in John’s gospel is the ultimate source of our hope and the ultimate reason for crying out to God with joy. Jesus promises never to leave us orphans assuring continued presence with us in and through the power of the Spirit, the Spirit of love who nourishes our love of God and others. Spirit-led people will manifest themselves through their actions and dealings with one another. John’s Jesus stresses this reality when he says “If you love me you will keep my commandments.” Our actions are true indicators of our love of God and of others. When anyone manifests love of others, especially towards the poor, the suffering, the neglected, the stranger and the immigrant, then God is made present through the power of the Spirit operating through them. No matter what, God will not leave us orphans and through the power of the Spirit will always “be with” us. As we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, reflect on how you will manifest the presence of the Spirit in all your actions and deeds. Let your actions “cry out to God with joy.” FR. MIKE GILLGANNON TO VISIT Fr. Mike Gillgannon, who continues to work in Bolivia after many years, will speak on the topic of Social Justice issues here at St. Sabina on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm in the Parish Hall. This event is open to all. |
Serving the towns of Belton, Raymore, Peculiar, and Cleveland Missouri. 700 Trevis, Belton, Missouri 64012 A member of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese.
Welcome! Mass Schedule for April 21-25 Mass Schedule for April 28-May 2 Sacraments Baptisms: Contact Pastor for arrangements. Marriage: At least one year notice is required. Applicant must be a registered, practicing member of the parish. Please contact the office for an application, an interview with the Pastor, and to register for a wedding workshop. Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m. or anytime on request. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office before a family member is hospitalized, if possible. Call if you are homebound and wish to have weekly Communion.  Dinner May 24th (6PM) and Mass Sunday at 11AM Over 55 Activities  Pictures from the April Meeting! * * * * * * * * * * * MAY MEETING - Thursday, May 15 Please mark
your calendar for our May meeting on Thursday, May
15th. Our guest speaker will be Larry Moore from
Channel 9 News. I would like to have a REALLY big
showing for this meeting since Larry does not usually
speak to smaller groups. Menu: Lemon Chicken, Rice
Pilaf, Glazed carrots and dessert. $10.00
NEW DINNER THEATRE "Rumors" The PieceMakers meet Thursdays at 9:30am - 1:00pm in the classroom off the parish hall. Bring a project, a lunch and a good sense of humor to join this great group. If this is the first time you will be joining this group, call before you come since they occasionally take field trips.  NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The Belton celebration of the National Day of Prayer will be held at Belton Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 1st at 7pm. At this event our Social Ministry Team will be staffing a station for praying for those in poverty in our nation. Their booth will be located in the grassy area next to the Bank of Belton. After the service, all are invited to attend the prayer walk down Main Street, where more prayer stations (stations for peace, military, education, etc.) will be set up. Come and join us at this National Day of Prayer. |
Youth
News YOUTH GROUP APR CALENDAR Confirmation Mass and Information You Need! May 4th -6:30pm There will be a rehearsal and dinner for Confirmation candidates and their sponsors from both St. Sabina and Coronation to attend on May 4th at 6:30pm at St. Sabina. Please meet in the church. The dinner is potluck and everyone, including sponsors, is asked to bring a side dish, hot or cold, to serve 10 people. The Confirmation Mass is on May 5th at St. Sabina at 7pm. Everyone is asked to arrive by no later than 6:30pm. Pictures will be taken immediately after the Mass. Confirmation Rehearsal Dinner and Mass Volunteers are needed! We need help with the set up of the dinner and reception on May 4th from 4-8:30pm and 5th from 6-9pm. If anyone in the parish would like to help with setting up tables, serving food and clean up, please contact Kirstie in the Youth Office. * * * * * * * * High School & Confirmation Youth Meeting will be April 27th. Confirmation Candidates are required to attend the Youth Meetings although everyone in 9-12th grades are welcome to attend our Peer to Peer ministry with youth. SPONSOR NIGHT-Apr 30th -Parish Hall! The Final Sponsor Night will be on April 30th from 7- 8:30pm in the Parish Hall. Junior High Meetings! Your next meeting is on May 7th from 7-8:30pm. Communion Blessings  Blessings to all who celebrated their First Holy Communion with Fr. Chuck! TEACHER APPRECIATION BRUNCH May 4th- 8:30AM To celebrate a wonderful school year and thank our awesome teachers and volunteers in the school of religion, we are having a breakfast on May 4th at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. This is for all of the teachers and volunteers from Pre-K to 12th grades. Please join us as we express our gratitude for the gift of your faith and your love for the children and youth of our parish. Uplift Org. Volunteers to feed the homeless on the second, fourth and fifth Monday of each month are needed! Sign up in the South Alcove or by calling the youth office. FINAL PSR CLASSES School: BAPTISMS: Expecting a baby? If you are expecting a child, we ask you to begin the
preparation classes now while you are pregnant so that everything is done
when the baby arrives. Please call the office and talk to Kris, fill out
an application sheet and plan to attend the next Baptismal Preparation session.
Baptism Preparation Classes are held on the following
Saturdays in English at 10:00am:
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Weddings and Quinceaneras
Wedding Workshops will be held on the following dates: Quinceañeras Workshops will be held on the following dates: |
WEDDINGS and QUINCENANERAS 2008
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