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  • Masses for the Week
    Saturday, Dec. 29 5:30 pm Leo Heintzelman Family SH Sunday, Dec. 30 8:00 am Val Blecharczyk SC; 9:30 am Catherine Gonterwitz SC; 11:00 am All SH & SC Parishioners SH Monday, Dec. 31 5:30 pm Leo Emge SH Tuesday, Jan. 1 9:00 am Martha Carnaoli SC Wednesday, Jan. 2 8:30 am Patrick Wright SH Thursday, Jan. 3 8:30 am Steve Nowowiejski SC Friday, Jan. 4 8:30 am Alice Handcock SH Saturday, Jan. 5 5:30 pm Mary Ann Thornton SH Sunday, Jan. 6 8:00 am Eleanor Keller SC; 9:30 am Richard Layton Jr. & Sr. SC; 11:00 am All SH & SC Parishioners SH

  • Dear Parishioners,

    A blessed Christmas and a New Year full of the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be yours from the whole staff of Sacred Heart – St. Casimir Parish. Thanks to all who assist with our prayer and the environment throughout this joyful season. It takes all of us to be the Church and to pray and celebrate and to have beautiful settings in which to gather. May we all grow in love with God more and more each day through this new year.
    Masses for the Holy Day of Obligation -- the Feast of Mary the Mother of God (January 1) are 5:30 PM, Monday, December 31, at Sacred Heart Church, and 9:00 AM, Tuesday, January 1, at St. Casimir Church. The parish office will close at noon on Monday.
    God bless you all.

    Fr. Phil

  • Children's Choir
    Mrs. Forge and Mrs. Lawson are so proud of the following children who sang in the Children’s Choir for Christmas Eve Mass: Beverly Adams, Nate and Kiki Baker, Chloe Berg, Janelle and Samantha Braswell, Anna Cernich, Gabriel Dutten, McKayla Foskett, Angela Mroszczak, Nicholas and Tori Pater, Larkin Reilly, Parker and Taylor Schmitt, Sadie Schubert, Emily Anne and Adam Schwinn, Patrick and Meghan Scott, Laszlo and Marci Taborosi, Grace Thiel, Kelsey Walker, Mary Kate and John Wolken. You Were Wonderful!!!! Hope to see you next year!!!!


  • Please Pray For These Loved Ones Serving In Iraq If you would like for your loved one to receive mail please call Joanne Runyon (at 772-7788) with the address and we will post it for parish use.

    William Connor
    Adam Dye
    James Ehrler
    Kevin Harris
    Geoffrey Jackson
    Chris Jacobs
    Eric Karis
    Brian McCann
    Mike Mroszczak
    Jennifer Reinkober
    Pedro G. Rivera, Jr
    Marty Schnabel
    Daniel Snow
    Keith Thomas

    Prayer works! Thanks for praying.


  • Rosary for Our Overseas Troops
    The St. Casimir Men’s Society continues to hold a weekly Rosary session for our troops serving overseas. We invite all those who would like to join us in praying for our Service men and women. The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm every Sunday at St. Casimir and will be conducted until our troops redeploy out of harm’s way. Prayer request for specific overseas service members, or our wounded or killed in action may be left at the Parish Office or given to Doug Scalard or Bill McNamee prior to each session. We will read and remember in the Rosary every name we receive.


  • Communion to Handicapped People in Church
    Our ministers are happy to bring communion to you in your pew. Just advise the usher when you come in. Also, call the office, 772-2424, if you have family members who are unable to get to Church and would like communion at home. A minister will be assigned.


  • Rest in Peace
    We send our prayers and condolences to Janice & Deanna Layton & family on the recent death of their mother Helen Layton. May she and all our departed loved ones now rest in the presence of Christ.


  • The Friendly Visitor Program
    The Friendly Visitor Program has taken a growth support in the past five years. The needs of seniors in our community are greater than expected, and new volunteers are wanted. The purpose of the program is to alleviate the isolation and limitations o being a housebound senior. Hours and types of volunteer services vary and will be tailored to volunteers’ life-style. Services offered include: Ring-a-Day callers, friendly home visits, phone friends, and assisted transportation. If you are interested please call Sister Arthel Cline @ (913) 651-1407.


  • Children’s Instruction of the Word
    There will be children’s instruction every weekend at Sacred Heart Church at the 11 am Mass. Ages 3 through 2nd grade will be escorted to the parish center by instructors where they will have a 15-20 min. session of a simplified version of the readings and other activities.


  • Interested In Helping Others Through Catholic Works?
    We are looking for a few good Catholic Men!
    Join the Knights of Columbus. Start helping out the Leavenworth community today!
    Contact Alex Fullerton @ 682-6555 if interested.


  • Eucharistic Adoration
    Thank you to all who participated in St. Casimir’s monthly Eucharistic Adoration in December. We appreciate your continued support of and assistance with this most important devotion. Our next Eucharistic Adoration will be on the Second Tuesday, January 8, 2007, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Please check out the sign up sheet in the back of St. Casimir.


  • Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast--Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Education in Leavenworth
    Sunday, January 13, 9:00am-12:00noon, Kinzler Hall, St. Joseph Church. Adults: $6.00, Children (12 & under) $4.00. Hosted by the Xavier PTO.


  • Weekly Parish Activities
    Monday, New Year's Eve
    5:30 pm Mass at SH SH
    Tuesday, New Year's Day
    Office Closed
    9:00 am Mass at SC SC
    Wednesday, Jan. 2
    12:30 SH Altar Society Meeting SH


  • Sacred Heart Altar Society
    The Sacred Heart Altar Society will meet Wednesday, January 2nd, at 12:30 in the Parish Center. Plans for the coming year will be discussed. Thank you to all who contributed money, food and/or gifts for our adoptive family. With your help, this family was able to celebrate a very merry Christmas. A special thank you to Mary Jo Rich for coordinating this effort. The Altar Society also appreciates the generous donations for the Christmas flowers at Sacred Heart Church. Thank you for all your support now and all through the year.


  • End Of Year Contribution Statements
    Each year we print out contribution statements that are never picked up. In an effort to save paper supplies and eliminate having to file unwanted statements we are not printing out any statements unless they are requested. If you are interested in receiving a contribution statement for tax purposes please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket. A statement will be printed out for you. For record purposes an electronic copy of all collections is maintained indefinitely. Contribution statements can be picked up at the back of the church from January 20, 2008 - January 27, 2008.

    Please print information:

    Name: ________________

    Envelope #: _________________

    Church: ___________________


  • RCIA Class
    Are you interested in learning more about your faith? There is a group who meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the basement of St Casimir Church. All are welcome!


  • 15th Annual Support Our Seminarians Dinner and Auction
    The 15th annual Support our Seminarians Dinner and Auction is scheduled for Friday, January 25, 2008. This event benefits seminarians from the Arch-diocese of Kansas City, Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The ticket price is $150.00 per person at tables of ten people. To reserve your place, or an entire table, or donate to the oral auction, contact: Martha Hodes (913) 649-9013 or mmmh66@sbcglobal.net.


  • Project Rachel
    Still hurting from an abortion? Project Rachel (www.ProjectRachelKC.com) will offer small support groups in Overland Park starting Jan. 8th and in Topeka on Jan. 12th. Registration is required. No fee. Confidential. Call Pat at 913-62l1-2199 or toll free 888-246-1504 for more information.


  • Immaculata High School Placement Exam
    Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 8:20 am-11:00 am for eighth graders, including Xavier students, Kinzler Hall, St. Joseph Church. No registration or fee required. Make-up date is Jan. 26 (registration required by Jan. 24). Call 682-3900 for more information. Two scholarships are given to top-scoring students.


  • Feast of Holy Epiphany, “A Celebration of Black History”
    Mark your calendar for Sat. Jan. 5 2008—come share in this special evening! “A Celebration of Black History in the Leavenworth Catholic Community on the Feast of the Holy Epiphany.” 5:30 pm Mass at Sacred Heart Church with St. Monica’s Catholic Church Choir from KC, MO. Potluck dinner and program to follow in the Parish Center. Please bring a dish to share—drinks and tableware provided. Program will have entertainment, presentations of history and memories of Holy Epiphany Church, School and the orphanage, Guardian Angels Home.


  • Immaculata Hall of Fame Dinner and Dance
    Honoring Joe Brown, Coach (1957-1963)and Rev. David McEvoy, O.Carm. Class of 1970. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at University of Saint Mary. Call 682-7801 for more information.


  • Reminder—St Casimir Altar Society Members
    There will be no St. Casimir Altar Society meeting in January.


  • Kansas City Chorale
    The Kansas City Chorale will perform an Epiphany Concert at St. Joseph Church, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Christmas music and “Carmelite Vespers: by Handel will be featured. For more information or for tickets call the parish office (682-3953). Tickets for adults $10; students $5.


  • Immaculata Information Panel rescheduled to January 13
    All 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited to Immaculata High School on January 13, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Come right after the Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast. Learn about Immaculata from administrators, teachers, parents, students and the school counselor. Come see how a Catholic education can change your child’s life. For more information call 682-3900. Immaculata High School is at 600 Shawnee. Please use the Shawnee entrance to the Imac Auditorium.


  • K of C Council 900’s 9th Annual Pro-Life Baby Shower
    The Knights of Columbus Council 900’s 9th Annual Pro-Life Baby Shower will be conducted throughout the month of January, 2008. Donations of clothing, diapers, formula, etc. are very much needed and will be appreciated. Baskets will be located in the entries of both Churches. Call Mike or Mary Noone at 682-8559 for more information.


  • Offertory Gift Bearers:
    Saturday, Dec. 29 5:30 pm Ray/Ann Hrenchir SH
    Sunday, Dec. 30 8:00 am Chris/Edie Alford SC; 9:30 am Wilma Oertel/Peggy Chism SC;
    11:00 am Alonzo/Ellen Dougherty SH
    Monday, Dec.31 5:30 pm Chuck/Eileen Sturgis SH
    Tuesday, Jan. 1 9:00 am Mike/Cheryl Bogner SH
    Saturday, Jan. 5 5:30 pm Chester Burns Family SH
    Sunday, Jan. 6 8:00 am Timothy/Sue Lednicky SC; 9:30 am Martin/Janet Meyer SC;
    11:00 am Finan Family SH


  • Collection:

    Sacred Heart $4,361
    Saint Casimir $4,278.13

    Thanks for the support you continually give.



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  • Giving Opportunity
    In August of 2006, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act. Included in this new legislation is a provision for tax-free distributions from IRAs to qualified charities such as Sacred Heart of Jesus or Saint Casimir through December 31, 2007. Donors must be at least 70 ½ years old and distributions are limited to $100,000 per year. All charitable distributions count toward required minimum distributions. The distribution generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so even if a donor does not itemize his or her tax return, they receive the benefit. For more information please call Gary Pratt, Associate Director/ Planned Giving, Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas, 913-647-0365


  • Leave A Legacy is a program of the Mid-America Planned Giving Council in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Council on Philanthropy and the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, Mid-America Chapter. These organizations are working with professional and nonprofit groups in Greater Kansas City to promote interest in charitable giving through wills or trusts. For more information, please call (816)501-4889.