Church of the Annunciation
Join us in the Parish Center this weekend for our Get Acquainted Gathering!Meet downstairs after every Mass for food and fellowship.
Advent Soup Suppers
Advent Soup Supper Series will begin on Monday, November 28th for the First week of Advent! All Mondays in Advent at 6pm. We will start with soup! December 5th, December 12th, & December 19th Come explore the themes of the Advent Candles that will give you a great opportunity to prepare spiritually for Christmas, even though the world wanted us to start in October!
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Vigil Mass: Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00pm Mass: Thursday, December 8 at 8:00am
Richard J. MaurerJanuary 14, 1936 - November 5, 2022Livestream link: Funeral Mass for Richard Maurer
Visitation on Monday, November 14 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, presided by Fr. Al Ebach (a friend of Rich's), November 15, 2022, at 10:00am at the church. Rosary will begin at 9:15am.Luncheon to follow Mass, all are welcome & encouraged to attend.
On November 5, 2022 the heart so big we thought it may go on forever, stopped suddenly. Richard James Maurer, went to bed after phone calls with his oldest son and sisters, and instead of waking up, went to a better place – to rest in eternity with his Savior. Richard (Rich, Dickie, RJ) was born on January 14, 1936 to Richard and Mildred (Sandidge) Maurer in Freeburg, Illinois. He was followed by 2 sisters and 1 brother, Ann, Janet, and David. He was a large baby, and he grew and he grew. While working in Illinois corn fields he was forced to walk the rows while the others rode. His height was used to reach the top of the corn plants that others could not.
Sports would play a major role in his life but not until he was cleared to participate when he was 16. The doctors told his parents that he had "grown too fast" and had a heart problem. His height finally started to work in his favor, as a member of the Freeburg basketball team (mascot Midgets – yes that is the real name and still is), where he still holds school and conference records for most points scored in a game, 60. As a result of this accomplishment and others, he was inducted into the Freeburg High School Hall of Fame. His 6'7" height continued to prove to be an asset as he was awarded a full-ride basketball scholarship to Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri, at that time, an all-boys college. In his junior year, he attended a "mixer" with an all-girls nursing school, St Teresa's. He spied a tall blond, Joyce Rolston, and asked her to dance. Back in his dorm room, he told his roommate, "I am going to marry that tall blond". He had to overcome another hurdle to date Joyce, she didn't date anyone who was not Catholic. Not a problem for Rich, he took advantage of the Jesuits at Rockhurst and converted to Catholicism. And he did more than convert – after marriage to Joyce on May 16, 1959, he lived his religion well, was dedicated to God and a great example of a faithful, Catholic man and devoted husband.
Their time as young newlyweds was short-lived, becoming parents nine months later. Over the next 16 years nine more children would follow. Shortly after the family started growing, they moved to Roeland Park, Kansas. They met their neighbors, Kerm and Stella Dyer, who remained lifelong friends. The family kept growing so they moved to Mission, Kansas, becoming members of St Pius X Parish.
Despite a busy work schedule and home life, he served as the St Pius X Athletic Director, and coached many sports teams, usually with more than one Maurer as a player. Early in his career, while working as an accountant, Rich was recruited by Bill Willhite, Sr. to come to work for his recently acquired enterprise, Schock Transfer. Rich had to wear a suit every day, even while working on the docks - hoping to someday have a desk. He stayed with Schock for 55 years, becoming Vice-President as ownership passed to the younger Wilhites. Rich retired with an epic party and a nice parting gift - a Lincoln Navigator, which he appreciated more than a gold watch.
As empty-nest time approached, Joyce went to school to obtain her Nurse Practitioner degree. This took her to a clinic in Jamesport, Missouri. So, after 30 years in Mission, they loaded up a Shock Transfer truck(s) and moved to a few acres in Kearney, Missouri. They settled in well in their new community at Church of the Annunciation and made many new friends. They felt at home and even after Joyce was gone, Rich refused to move and said he would "not leave until he was carried out". This proved to be a true statement.
He attended countless Royals games, and without exaggeration - hundreds of basketball games. He had several sons; a daughter and granddaughters attend college on basketball, softball and volleyball scholarships. Rich was a great husband, father, father-in-law, friend, chef, and coach. He liked to cook in large quantities and the larger the group the better. Sunday brunch was his specialty, although he was good at anything that had to do with food. He liked his beer and welcomed all to share.
When Joyce passed in December 2015, after 56 years of marriage, we thought his light may go out, but it merely dimmed. He came back strong, spending his 85th birthday in intensive care with Covid. He enjoyed grandkids' sporting events and spending time with his kids and watching sports on his gigantic television (that he was very proud of).
In later years, after decades of hard work supporting 10 kids, endless hours, and sleep deprivation, he reflected on his life and stated that he had no regrets. He was very proud of his children's and grandchildren's accomplishments. He felt blessed beyond measure by all of the frantic activity and family and friends who came to eat and have a beer with him. Besides sports, he enjoyed watching birds on the deck and puttering around in his yard.
Although we know he was at peace, we were not ready to say goodbye and we know he was not ready to leave. He would never have left us on a weekend that had a World Series game, both KU and K-State football games, and a Chiefs game! Besides Joyce those who preceded him in death - his parents; his brother, David; and brother-in-law Dick Snyder. Surviving siblings - Ann Snyder of MinnesotaArizona, and Janet Thrasher, Freeburg, Illinois. His surviving aunt - 101-year-old Leona Parrish, still doing well in Freeburg. All ten children survive, they and their spouses- Greg (Rita) Dayton, Ohio, Mark (Michelle) Roeland Park, Kansas, Steve (Dawnlee) Overland Park, Kansas, Kevin (Donnette) of North Kansas City, Missouri, Angela (Brian Hall), Lake Weatherby, Missouri, Michael (Patty) Gardner, Kansas, Andrew (Stephanie) Lawrence, Kansas, Thomas, West Des Moines, Iowa, Mary (Charles Wall), Soquel, California and David (Nicole) Overland Park, Kansas. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Church of the Annunciation (the funds will be used to offset costs of religious education and youth ministry for grades K-12. Visit https://secure.myvanco.com/YJB6/home) or the Joyce Ann Maurer Nursing Scholarship https://gkccf.kimbia.com/maur04
Early in his career, while working as an accountant, Rich was recruited by Bill Willhite, Sr. to come to work for his recently acquired enterprise, Schock Transfer. Rich had to wear a suit every day, even while working on the docks - hoping to someday have a desk. He stayed with Schock for 55 years, becoming Vice-President as ownership passed to the younger Wilhites. Rich retired with an epic party and a nice parting gift - a Lincoln Navigator, which he appreciated more than a gold watch.
As empty-nest time approached, Joyce went to school to obtain her Nurse Practitioner degree. This took her to a clinic in Jamesport, Missouri. So, after 30 years in Mission, they loaded up a Shock Transfer truck(s) and moved to a few acres in Kearney, Missouri. They settled in well in their new community at Church of the Annunciation and made many new friends. They felt at home and even after Joyce was gone, Rich refused to move and said he would "not leave until he was carried out". This proved to be a true statement.
He attended countless Royals games, and without exaggeration - hundreds of basketball games. He had several sons; a daughter and granddaughters attend college on basketball, softball and volleyball scholarships.
Rich was a great husband, father, father-in-law, friend, chef, and coach. He liked to cook in large quantities and the larger the group the better. Sunday brunch was his specialty, although he was good at anything that had to do with food. He liked his beer and welcomed all to share.
When Joyce passed in December 2015, after 56 years of marriage, we thought his light may go out, but it merely dimmed. He came back strong, spending his 85th birthday in intensive care with Covid. He enjoyed grandkids' sporting events and spending time with his kids and watching sports on his gigantic television (that he was very proud of).
In later years, after decades of hard work supporting 10 kids, endless hours, and sleep deprivation, he reflected on his life and stated that he had no regrets. He was very proud of his children's and grandchildren's accomplishments. He felt blessed beyond measure by all of the frantic activity and family and friends who came to eat and have a beer with him. Besides sports, he enjoyed watching birds on the deck and puttering around in his yard.
Although we know he was at peace, we were not ready to say goodbye and we know he was not ready to leave. He would never have left us on a weekend that had a World Series game, both KU and K-State football games, and a Chiefs game!
Besides Joyce those who preceded him in death - his parents; his brother, David; and brother-in-law Dick Snyder. Surviving siblings - Ann Snyder of MinnesotaArizona, and Janet Thrasher, Freeburg, Illinois. His surviving aunt - 101-year-old Leona Parrish, still doing well in Freeburg. All ten children survive, they and their spouses- Greg (Rita) Dayton, Ohio, Mark (Michelle) Roeland Park, Kansas, Steve (Dawnlee) Overland Park, Kansas, Kevin (Donnette) of North Kansas City, Missouri, Angela (Brian Hall), Lake Weatherby, Missouri, Michael (Patty) Gardner, Kansas, Andrew (Stephanie) Lawrence, Kansas, Thomas, West Des Moines, Iowa, Mary (Charles Wall), Soquel, California and David (Nicole) Overland Park, Kansas. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Church of the Annunciation (the funds will be used to offset costs of religious education and youth ministry for grades K-12. Visit https://secure.myvanco.com/YJB6/home) or the Joyce Ann Maurer Nursing Scholarship https://gkccf.kimbia.com/maur04
Cora L. Collins
December 23, 1939 — November 6, 2022
Visitation is Thursday 11/10/22 at 10am. We will pray the Rosary at 10:30 and Mass will be at 11am.
Cora Lea (Rice) Collins, 82, of Lathrop, MO, passed away November 6, 2022, at her home with family at her side.
Cora, also known as "Corky", was born December 23, 1939, in Wichita, KS, the eldest of eight children of Doran Lee Rice and Erma Martha (Freund) Rice. Her parents preceded her in death.
Cora was united in marriage to Larry Garland Collins on June 11, 1960, and they are blessed with three children, Larry Jr., Lori and Curtis.
Cora worked for Variform in Kearney before she retired. She was a lifelong Catholic and member of Church of the Annunciation in Kearney.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Larry; children, Larry Collins, Jr. (Judy), Lori Collins and Curtis Collins (Nicole); grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Michelle, Cassandra, Jonathan, Cody, Ashley and Curtis Lloyd; ten great grandchildren and her first great-great grandchild is on the way. Cora also leaves her siblings, Bob Rice, Donald Rice, Doris Rice, Karen Rubenich (Jerry), Kathy Keiter (Steve), Harold Rice (Melanie), and Marvin Rice (Huong); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
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CLOW/PreK Sundays 10:30am
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Jr High/7-8th grade
Wednesdays 7:00pm
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Monday morning 9:00am
Thursday evening 6:45pm
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Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am
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Mass at Oak Pointe 10:15am 1st Thursdays
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