St. John Paul II Parish
Newsletter
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SATURDAY, MAY 6th MASS CHANGE
We will NOT have 5:30 P.M. Mass at Madison Place Elementary
School on Saturday, May 6th. We will have a 6:30 P.M. Mass at
Divine Mercy Parish in Gardner (555 W. Main Street).
Message from Fr. Andrew:
Each Wednesday when the Holy Father is in Rome he usually
has a General Audience that includes a specific teaching. Our
patron St. John Paul II used these moments to great
effect. During this month of May that is dedicated to Mary, I
wanted to highlight a teaching from November 15, 1995. St.
John Paul II reminds us that Mary's role always points to Jesus:
"The development of Mariological thought and devotion to the
Blessed Virgin down the centuries has contributed to revealing
ever better the Church's Marian aspect. Of course, the Blessed
Virgin is totally related to Christ, the foundation of faith and
ecclesial experience, and she leads to him. That is why, in
obedience to Jesus, who reserved a very special role for his
Mother in the economy of salvation, Christians have venerated,
loved and prayed to Mary in a most particular and fervent way.
They have attributed to her an important place in faith and
piety, recognizing her as the privileged way to Christ, the
supreme Mediator.
The Church's Marian dimension is thus an undeniable element
in the experience of the Christian people. It is expressed in
many ways in the life of believers, testifying to the place Mary
holds in their hearts. It is not a superficial sentiment but a deep
and conscious emotional bond, rooted in the faith which spurs
Christians of the past and present to turn habitually to Mary, to
enter into a more intimate communion with Christ."
Community of the Lamb
The Little sisters and brothers will join us for Mass on May 6 & 7.
We will have a 2nd collection to assist the Little Brothers of the
Lamb build their monastery. Please make donations payable to
the Community of the Lamb.
MASS TIME CHANGE BEGINNING JUNE 3RD
Thank you to everyone who took our survey. We asked; you
answered: we’re changing. Beginning on Saturday, June 3rd,
our evening Mass will be at 4:00 P.M at Madison Place
Elementary School. We will NOT have a 5:30 P.M. Mass.
Ushers Needed
Both men and women are invited to volunteer as
ushers. We need assistance at all Masses. Please
contact Pete Majerle at [email protected]
or 913.375.6693 to sign up.
May 6-7, 2017
Weekend Masses at Madison Place Elementary School
16651 S Warwick; Olathe, Kansas 66062
Saturday - 5:30 P.M. and Sunday - 8:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.
Quick Calendar
5/6
Saturday Mass at Divine Mercy in Gardner 6:30 P.M. - NO 5:30 P.M. Mass
5/7 World Day of Prayer for Vocations - Rosary before 8:30 and 10:30 Masses
5/7 Baptismal Preparation Class @ Rectory 2:00 P.M.
5/9 JP2Moms 7:00 P.M. Location TBD
5/13 Our Lady of Fatima - Holy Hour and Rosary following 5:30 Mass
5/13-14 National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception special collection
5/17 Respect Life Committee Meeting @ Rectory 7:00 P.M.
5/20-21 JP2 Adult & Kids Clothing Drive to benefit TurnStyles Thrift Store
5/21 Pancake Breakfast @ Madison Place following 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. Masses
5/25 Youth Team Meeting 7:00 P.M.
5/25 Knights of Columbus Meeting @ Rectory 7:00 P.M.
5/28 JP2 & St. Paul serving at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen
5/30 JP2 Book Club @ Rectory 7:00 P.M.
6/3 Saturday Mass Time Change to 4:00 P.M
6/4 Baptismal Preparation Class @ Rectory 2:00 P.M.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations - May 7th
Pope Francis has a personal message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations:
you are called to be a missionary, to share the Gospel of Jesus with the world!
He explains that to be a missionary disciple means sharing actively in the
mission of Christ, including praying for vocations.
Join us prior to the 8:30 and 10:30 A.M Masses on Sunday, May 7th to pray the
Rosary for World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
2017 Financial Stewardship
As members of St. John Paul II Parish, we have a special
responsibility to help shape and support our new parish. Out of
584 registered households, we have received 237 completed
Stewardship Pledge Cards. Please return a completed card at
Mass or to the parish office by May 8th. If you have misplaced it, the form is
available on our website, at weekend Masses or email [email protected]
Help us reach our goal of 100% participation.
As of May 1, 2017: 237 of 584 (41%)
St. John Paul II Magazine
Lighthouse Catholic Publishing (LCP) will soon be
publishing a monthly magazine for our parish. We are the
first in the area to have such a magazine! LCP is looking
for businesses who would like to be a part of the
magazine as an inaugural sponsor. If you would like to
learn more about a sponsorship, please contact Lisa
Weinand at [email protected] or (913)558-3477.
Membership
Sacraments
Registered Families: 584
(Registration forms are available after Mass,
online at jp2kc.org, or email: [email protected])
2017 Stewardship Pledges:
As of May 1, 2017: 237
Collections
April 29-30, 2017 - $8,776.50
End of Apr ACH - $4,438.50
Tithing
Partnering with God
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone that prepared food and
served at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen on Friday, April
28th. We served 294 people. Our next serving day is Friday,
May 26th. Please watch the newsletter for sign up information.
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Special Collection
The US Bishops approved a special collection to be taken on
Mother’s Day to assist in the completion The Trinity Dome at the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Trinity Dome
will be adorn with The Most Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin Mary
and a procession of saints, all of whom have an association with
the United States. Envelopes are available at Mass for your gift.
Thank you for your generous donations.
4th Annual Pitching for Priests Softball Game
WHAT: Come see Fr. Andrew and the priests from our Diocese
battle against the priests from the Kansas City - St. Joseph
Diocese in a softball game.
WHERE: Community America Ballpark - TBones Stadium
WHEN: Friday, June 2nd, 7:00 P.M.
WHY: All ticket sales support vocations.
HOW: Tickets are $12/adults and $6/child
can be purchased at pitchingforpriests.com
JP2 Book Club
The JP2 book club is reading
Saint John Paul The Great His Five Loves
by Jason Evert.
Join us on Tuesday, May 30th at the rectory at
7:00 P.M. We will be discussing chapters 5-8.
JP2 Knights of Columbus: [email protected]
Loss During Pregnancy: [email protected]
JP2 Moms Group: [email protected]
JP2 Respect Life Committee: [email protected]
JP2 - St. Mary’s Food Kitchen: [email protected]
JP2 Youth: [email protected]
Baptism—Baptismal preparation class is required before a Baptism.
Classes are held the first Sunday of each month. Please contact the
parish office to register for a class and schedule a Baptism.
Wedding—The Bride or Groom should contact the parish office for
an appointment with Fr. Andrew at least 6 months prior to an
anticipated date. Weddings can’t be scheduled before meeting with
Fr. Andrew.
Confession—4:30-5:15 P.M. Saturday evening and 7:30-8:15 A.M.
Sunday morning at Madison Place Elementary cafeteria.
JP2 Clothing Drive
Tired of your wardrobe? Ready for spring cleaning? It’s time to clean out
those winter clothes and figure out what doesn’t work any longer. We will be
collecting new and clean, gently used clothing to donate to the TurnStyles
Thrift Store on the weekend of May 20th and 21st. Please bring children AND
adult clothing items to Madison Place before and after all Masses.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus and Ewert family and friends are
hosting a pancake breakfast after the 8:30 & 10:30 A.M.
Masses on May 21st. Dollars raised help fund a FOCUS
Mission trip to Uganda for Abby Ewert where she will be
assisting with building projects, holding community events
such as adoration and Mass and working with children.
Prince of Peace Early Education Center Enrolling
Prince of Peace Early Education Center is enrolling for the 2017/18 school
year. Openings are available in the FT child care classroom for 3 year olds and
PT preschool classroom for 3 year olds and Pre-K classrooms. If you are
interested in these opportunities for your children, please call 913-829-2728.
Respect Life Committee
Guest speakers, Ron and Donna Kelsey from the Wyandotte Pregnancy Center
will join us at our next meeting to talk about the services they provide and their
efforts to open an Olathe Pregnancy Center. Our next meeting will be
Wednesday May 17th at the rectory at 7:00 P.M.
100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
One-hundred years ago, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in
Portugal. Over several months, she told them many things, including:
* the world should be consecrated to her Immaculate Heart,
* a greater war than WW I was to come and the Church and
* the world was in danger of persecution through Russia.
The prophetic nature of Our Lady’s revelations to the children have made
Fatima the most famous Marian apparitions. Join us on this 100th anniversary,
for prayer and adoration following the Saturday 5:30 P.M. Mass.
FORMED Parish Code for access to Formed.org
St. John Paul II Parish: JVJ96Q
Our Staff
Pastor
Parish Director
Evangelization and Worship
Parish Secretary
Accountant
Fr. Andrew Strobl
Cindy Quirk
Mikey Needleman
Jenna Wombwell
Ann Ecklund
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Contact us
Facebook: St. John Paul II Catholic Parish
Parish Office Phone: (913)747-9636
Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Rectory and Parish Office Address:
16680 S. Lind Rd; Olathe, KS 66062
Website: jp2kc.org
Email: [email protected]