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We are called to be disciples in mission to the world.
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Catholic Charities Food Drive
Curé of Ars sponsors a monthly food drive for Catholic Charities on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed to staff the collection truck during the weekend Masses. Learn more at www.cureofars.com/catholic-charities-food-drive
Lisa Myers 913.341.2422
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Communion for Homebound and Nursing Homes
Volunteers take communion to the area nursing homes and to parishioners who are homebound. To volunteer and be trained, sign up HERE or contact:
Cary & Charlotte Shaw 913.649.1337
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Communion for JoCo Hospitals
Volunteers bring communion to those in the hospital. To volunteer and be trained, sign up HERE or contact:
Chaplain Kate Zon 913.341.3428
Funeral Luncheon CommitteeServing and/or preparing funeral luncheons for bereaved families.
Judith Ann Mereghetti 913.642.9618
Karen Flournoy 816.824.2518
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Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
Curé of Ars is a supporting church to this interfaith homeless intervention program in Johnson County. There are many ways to volunteer, from helping at the host churches who provide sleeping areas and meals for the families, to driving guest vans. Training is provided. For more information or to volunteer, call:
Tom & Marsha Bryon 816.863.3027
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Meals on Wheels
Working with the local Meals on Wheels Program, volunteers deliver meals 5 days a week to the homebound. Volunteers are needed to cover the route we have been assigned. To volunteer, contact:
Judith Ann Mereghetti 913.642.9618
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Ministry to the Bereaved
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
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
Christina Gyllenborg 913.220.9803
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Prayers for Special Intentions
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
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Respect Life
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. Past activities include Respect Life Month in October, Children’s Rose Procession, and participation in local prayer events. Many parishioners also volunteer to support pregnant mothers in need through Gabriel Project KC, Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center, and the St. Mary’s Home for Mothers. Future plans include support of foster care and adoptive services. New members and ideas are welcome!
Contact Kent & Sandra Scheuler at respectlife@cureofars.com or 816-885-4037 / 816-916-0097.Rosary Repair
Drop off your damaged rosary for repair or donate a rosary to be used to repair others.
David Elbert 913.558.1206
Serra ClubJoane Wilkerson 816.564.6919
St. Dismas Prison Ministry
Vicki Price 816.589.1411
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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-ministryTom Bryon 816.863.3027