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Promote and support active fellowship in your parish and community.
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Adult Sports League - Co-Ed Bowling League
We bowl from the 2nd Sunday in September until early April at Ward Parkway Lanes, 89th and Ward Parkway, from 6 to 8 pm. There are $15.00 dues each week each bowler. This is an adult mixed league. We make donations to the church and school organizations as well. It's a fun league. We are a small group and enjoy the fun and fellowship each week.
Leader(s): Don Catron
Phone: 913-515-0997
Email: [email protected]
Adult Sports League - Co-Ed Volleyball
This recreational league has existed in the parish for 20+ years. League players vary in age and skill level and teams are divided with a distribution of both throughout 8+ teams. We play approximately 2 Sunday evenings per month from October through April in the PAC.
Leader(s): Julie Steilen
Phone: unlisted
Email: [email protected]
Adult Sports League - Men's Basketball
A casual Sunday basketball league for men that meets in the PAC. Drop ins welcome.
Leader(s): Brian Maher
Phone: 913-486-4785
Email: [email protected]
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 395 offers a year-round Scouting program for youth ages 11-18 offering fun, challenging activities that promote character development, citizenship and physical fitness. They meet on Monday nights in the school cafeteria.
Leader(s): Jim Mickelson Scott Schmidt Dan Bilbrey
Scout Master Asst. Scout Master Advancement Chair
Phone: 913-579-9300 913-909-0843 816-585-3646
Email: [email protected]
Bridge Ladies
Our ladies meet in their homes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September to April at 12:00 pm for 18 hands of bridge. We have an awards luncheon in May. Substitutes are always welcome!
Leader(s): Anna Marie Vogel
Phone: 913-269-2366
Email: [email protected]
Bridge Men
Men's Bridge meets every Monday night from 7 to 9 at the Villa Medici Apartments Club House, 9550 Ash St. You do not have to show up every week and it is very informal. All you have to do is show up. No hosting on your part, no drinks, no food, just playing bridge. We rotate partners so you get to play with different players every night. We are always open to new players.
Leader(s): Robert Dougherty
Phone: 913-648-7411
Email: [email protected]
Coffee & Donuts
Sign up to set up and serve coffee & donuts to parishioners after one Mass, once a month.
Leader(s): Carrie Englert
Phone: 913-481-2146
Email: [email protected]
Cub Scouts
Do you have a son or grandson who loves camping in the backyard, venturing through the woods, or roasting S’mores over a campfire? Cub Scouts may be the program for them! Cub Scout Troop 3395 begins with kindergarten and goes up to 5th grade. Scouts join other boys who are in their same grade. Scouting offers boys a lifetime of experience in outdoor adventure, sportsmanship, fitness, recognition, friendship and fun. Young men that go through the Scouting program develop life-long friends and find open doors that help them be successful adults.
Leader(s): Aaron Robben Anh Pham Kyle Rogler
Scout Master Committee Chair Awards Chair
Phone: 816-679-8633 913-244-8137 913-433-6410
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Curé Afternoon Book Club
Calling all readers! This group meets monthly in the Fr. Burak Room from 12:30 - 2:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month, year round. They read a variety of books and then discuss the book of the month. New members always welcome
Leader(s): Becky Emley
Phone: 913-909-7716
Email: [email protected]
Curé Evening Book Club
The Evening Book Club meets on Wednesday evenings in the Ars II Room at the Parish Office monthly from January through November. They read all different genres and then discuss the book of the month. New members 18 – 118 always welcome.
Leader(s): Mary Chapman
Phone: 816-213-5908
Email: [email protected]
CYO - Catholic Youth Organization
Fostering athletics for all students in the parish and school in accordance with Christian Sportsmanship standards. Offering basketball, cross country, boys tackle football, boys & girls flag football, track and boys & girls volleyball. Volunteer adults are always needed. www.cyojwa.org
Leader(s): Kathleen Wynne Matt Devereux
Director of Sports Ministries Treasurer
Phone: 913-318-8126
Email: [email protected]
Gift Gallery
Gift Gallery is an annual event put on by the Curé of Ars Mothers of Young Children (MOYC). Gift Gallery is 100% volunteer run and 100% of proceeds are donated to charities nominated and selected by MOYC members. See Mothers of Young Children
Leader(s): Kayla White Brooke Thome Morgan Novick
Corporate Chair Marketing Chair Vendor/Event Chair
Phone: 913-484-1669 515-450-1521 704-930-9306
Email: [email protected]
Holy Name Sister School
We are a group of Curé parishioners that supports Holy Name School in KCK through a collaborative partnership between our two schools wherein the Curé of Ars community supports access to a Catholic Education at Holy Name School through donations of items, time and funding.
Leader(s): Kristi Ernsting
Phone: 913-485-1165
Email: [email protected]
Holy Smokes BBQ
The Holy Smokes BBQ Contest at Curé of Ars is a successful and well attended social event at Curé. Held the weekend following Memorial Day each year, the reason for our continued success is that our entire event has become not just a BBQ contest, but an event in which everyone can participate.
Leader(s): Kyle Schudy
Phone: 913-314-4688
Email: [email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus hold various activities throughout the year benefiting the Parish as well as other charitable groups. We support faith, family, community, and life.
Events include Catholic Charities Food Drives, Parish Buffet Breakfasts, Lenten Fish Fry, Tootsie Roll Drive, Charity Golf Event, Free Throw Contest, and many more. New members are always welcome!
Leader(s): Terry Radke Don Catron Mike Tuttle
Grand Knight Deputy Treasurer
Phone: 913-648-0256 913-515-0997 913-515-5470
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity of the Kansas City Metro provides opportunities for faith-filled women to assist people living in poverty and at risk through Humility, Simplicity and Charity with a long-term goal of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Leader(s): Anita Dunn Judith Ann Mereghetti
Ambassador Ambassador
Phone: 913-220-9805 913-642-9618
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Mary's Rose Garden
Rose enthusiasts assist the Curé Facilities & Grounds staff in maintaining the rose plants around the Mary Statue between the Church and the Parish Office.
Leader(s): John Martin
Phone: 913-687-6886
Email: [email protected]
Mothers of Young Children
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) is a group for moms with children kindergarten age or younger and their families. The goal is to provide fellowship through our philanthropic work, monthly meetings, faith enrichment activities, and social functions for moms, children, couples and families.
They hold monthly meetings, sponsor the annual Gift Gallery holiday boutique fundraiser, socials and much more.
Leader(s): Brynne Hall Sally Kochtanek
Coordinator Step-Up Coordinator
Phone: 913-207-4535 913-909-5550
Email: [email protected]
Order of Malta
The Order of Malta is a lay religious order of the Catholic Church since 1113 and a subject of international law. It is neutral, impartial and apolitical. The Order of Malta is dedicated to the preservation of human dignity and the care of all those in need, regardless of their origin or religion. Their charism is to serve and care for the sick and the poor, as well as defense of the faith.
Leader(s): Doug & Joanna Rivard
Phone: 913-620-1759
Email: [email protected]
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
The PTO exists at the discretion of the Pastor and Head of School for the purpose of assisting the school with living out the school vision. The PTO plans social activities for school families; parent education; faith building, enrichment and volunteer activities; and works to enhance the student experience. PTO also celebrates and recognizes staff throughout the year.
All Curé of Ars parents are members of the PTO and are encouraged to participate.
Leader(s): Ali Dunn Erin Bradley
President Vice President
Phone: 913-940-5985 616-301-4655
Email: [email protected]
School Auction Curé Soirée
Curé Soirée is an annual event that features dinner, live entertainment and both silent and live auctions. The goal of the auction is to raise 10% of the operating budget for the school. The event relies on numerous volunteers to ensure its success. For more information, visit [email protected]
Leader(s): Jené Noe Angela Witten Amanda Miller
Marketing & Communication Donations & BidPal Event Logistics
Phone: 620-724-0431 816-651-1882 913-475-8267
Email: [email protected]
Serra Club
Serrans are lay Catholics – men and women of all ages and from all walks of life - who are all dedicated to promote and foster vocations.
Leader(s): Joane Wilkerson
Phone: 816-564-6919
Email: [email protected]
Summer Baseball Camp
Under the direction of current Cure students & volunteer parents, children ages 5 & 6 will learn the fundamental skills of America’s pastime. Each day of the camp week is designed to increase individual skills in an atmosphere that is challenging, competitive, and FUN.
Leader(s): JC Knapp
Phone: 314-323-7094
Email: [email protected]
Young at Heart for Senior Citizens
Young at Heart is group for senior parishioners and community members which meets twice a month in the afternoon. Join us for bingo, cards, fellowship and fun!
Leader(s): Norma Burdis Diane Burdis
Phone: 913-327-9977 913-558-2271
Email: [email protected]