Faith in Action Volunteer Opportunities

Bereavement Ministry
A monthly Memorial Mass is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month and is followed by a gathering in the Fr. Burak Room for those who have lost a loved one. The gathering has a speaker and is a time of fellowship and support.
 
Leader(s):    Ruth Hogan                                                                                 
Phone:          913-649-2026                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                                


Birthday Cards to Seniors
Send birthday cards are sent to parishioners 75+ years young. Cards, postage and information provided by the parish office.
 
Leader(s):    Sherri Waris                                                                                
Phone:          816-806-8687                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                                


Care Ministry (Communion for the Sick)
Volunteers take communion to nursing homes, residential facilities and parishioners in their homes who are sick within Curé Parish boundaries. Training is required.
 
Leader(s):    Cary & Charlotte Shaw                                                               
Phone:          605-351-4850                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                     


Catholic Charities Food Drive
Our parish sponsors a food drive to support Catholic Charities on the 2nd full weekend of each month. You can support this ministry by donating food items, giving cash, donating online and/or volunteering your time to hand out bags or to work collecting food in the truck. We have volunteer slots available on two weekends a month for anywhere between 15 minutes after Mass (hand out collection bags) to 60 minutes on food collection weekends (receiving donations at the truck.)
 
Leader(s):    Lisa Meyers                                      Kevin Doyle                           
Phone:          785-608-5794                                 913-954-2652                       
Email:            [email protected]                [email protected]        


Catholic Charities Hope Distribution Center
Items in the Food Drive Truck are taken to a warehouse downtown. Volunteers are needed to sort food, greet clients, help them shop, stock shelves, share resources and drivers to pick up donations from area grocery stores. There are many ways to make a difference and serve the hungry in our community. Join other Curé parishioners for a four hour shift Monday - Thursday once a week or every other week  and meet the friends we serve.
 
Leader(s):    Vicki Carson                                   Jeanette Schneider               
Phone:          314-406-8173                                785-214-1682                        
Email:            [email protected]                            [email protected]          


Dental Mission to Guatemala
This group makes an annual visit to Manos Amigas, a home for abused women and children in Guatemala, to provide dental care. If you are a dentist, hygienist, or someone interested in a mission trip, contact them to learn how you can help.
 
Leader(s):    Dr. Mike & Peggy Kahler                 Jeffrey Root                          
Phone:          913-851-9558                                  816-213-4736                        
Email:            [email protected]                    [email protected]            


Funeral Luncheon Committee
This group prepares and serves lunch for bereaved families after a funeral. Volunteers are needed to help in preparation and serving of the meal.
 
Leader(s):    Judith Ann Mereghetti                   Connie Graham                       Karen Flournoy
Phone:          913-642-9618                                 816-738-9014                         816-824-2518
Email:            [email protected]            [email protected]       [email protected]


Holy Rosary Repair
Rosary repair service provided for parishioners and the community. Repairs are free of charge with some exceptions. Donations of old rosaries and parts are welcome.
 
Leader(s):    David Elbert                                      Jacqueline Elbert                  
Phone:          913-558-1206                                   816-520-3620                       
Email:            [email protected]                                                     


Meals on Wheels
Volunteers work with the local Meals on Wheels Program and deliver meals 5 days a week. Members take turns covering the route we have been assigned. We can always use subs!
 
Leader(s):    Judith Ann Mereghetti                   Randy Parker                        
Phone:          913-642-9618                                 913-269-1158                         
Email:            [email protected]                                                          


Operation Breakthrough Adopt a Family
Operation Breakthrough is offers the opportunity for Curé of Ars parishioners to adopt a family for Christmas and support them in a time of need. Curé has helped families with Operation Breakthrough for many years by providing gifts, grocery cards, etc.
 
Leader(s):    Christina Gyllenborg                                                                   
Phone:          913-220-9803                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                        


Prayers for Special Intentions
Volunteers pray in the privacy of their own home for the special intentions of parishioners. All is kept confidential.
 
Leader(s):    Ruthanne Schroeder                                                                   
Phone:          913-909-2353                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                                 


Respect Life Committee
The mission of the Respect Life Committee is to educate and engage our parishioners to build a culture that ministers to and defends the dignity of all life from conception to natural death. Our members support foster care families/children and pregnant mothers with challenging circumstances.
 
Leader(s):    Sandra Scheuler                              Kristin McArthur                    
Phone:          816-916-0097                                  816-719-4350                        
Email:            [email protected]                                                      


Seven Sisters Apostolate
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop - a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ.
 
Leader(s):    Mary Quinn - Fr. Storey team          Mary DeRuyter - Fr. Andrew team  
Phone:          816-665-0380                                   913-461-3964                        
Email:            [email protected]                        [email protected]      


St. Dismas Prison Ministry
The St. Dismas Prison Ministry is a Spiritual Pen Pal program for adults (18 and over) to communicate with inmates in various prisons throughout the country. Volunteers are matched with a correspondent, write to them once a month for a commitment of one year and send Christmas Cards during Advent. These letters are meant to share one's faith journey and to help those incarcerated to grow in their faith and the love of God.
 
Leader(s):    Vicki Price                                                                                   
Phone:          816-589-1411                                                                               
Email:            [email protected]                                                              


St. Mary's Food Kitchen
At St. Mary’s Food Kitchen, we prepare and serve a meal on the third Monday of each month at the food kitchen. Volunteers needed to provide food, deliver and / or serve.
 
Leader(s):    Jacqueline Elbert                                                                        
Phone:          816-520-3620                                                                             
Email:            [email protected]                                                 


Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential prayerful assistance to those experiencing life’s challenges and difficulties. They are trained to walk with you, help you carry your burdens, and bring God’s loving care.
 
Leader(s):    Tom Bryon                                      Jim Gisler                              
Phone:          816-863-3027                                913-940-2519                        
Email:            [email protected]                            [email protected]         
 

A monthly Memorial Mass is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month and is followed by a gathering for those who have lost a loved one. The gathering has a guest speaker and is a time of fellowship and support.  For more information, contact:

Ruth Hogan   913.649.2026; [email protected]
 

Operation Breakthrough Angel Tree

Operation Breakthrough is offering the opportunity for Curé of Ars parishioners to Adopt a Family for Christmas and support them in a time of need. Learn more at www.cureofars.com/adopt-a-family
 

Volunteers pray in their own homes for the special intentions of parishioners. To be a volunteer or for a special prayer intention, contact:

Ruthanne Schroeder   913.341.0653

Aiming to grow a culture that embraces and cherishes the dignity of all human life, members of the parish Respect Life Committee coordinate activities that raise awareness and provide opportunities to support this goal within our community.   Activities include: Respect Life Month in October, Children’s Rose Procession, participating in prayer events, and supporting local pregnancy centers and foster care families. New members and ideas are welcome!   
 

 

Rosary Repair

Drop off your damaged rosary for repair or donate a rosary to be used to repair others. 

David Elbert    913.558.1206; [email protected]

Serra Club

Joane Wilkerson    816.564.6919

 

St. Dismas Prison Ministry

Vicki Price    816.589.1411

St. Mary's Food Kitchen

Prepare and serve a meal once a month at the food kitchen. Volunteers needed for meal prep and for serving. Learn more at www.cureofars.com/st-marys-food-kitchen

Jacqueline Elbert  816.520.3620

 

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who provide confidential prayerful assistance to those experiencing life’s challenges and difficulties. Learn more at www.cureofars.com/stephen-ministry

Tom Bryon    816.863.3027