Mothers of Young Children

Curé of Ars’ Mothers of Young Children organization (MOYC) is a very active ministry group for moms with children kindergarten age or younger and their families. Our goal is to provide fellowship through our philanthropic work, monthly meetings, faith enrichment activities, and social functions for moms, children, couples, and families.

We support and serve the children and families of several charities in the Kansas City area through our philanthropic work. And provide a network for mothers with young children and give members opportunities to participate in volunteer, social and spiritual activities.  

Philanthropic Work
MOYC supports many children’s charities through funds raised at our annual Gift Gallery. We also do Christmas Angels through Catholic Charities, collect diapers and wipes for Operation Breakthrough kids during the annual parish Breakfast with St. Nick and help our community right here at home by providing meals to MOYC members with new babies and/or when a family is experiencing a situation where providing meals would be helpful.

Gift Gallery
Gift Gallery serves as MOYC’s only fundraiser and 100% of proceeds are given to charity.  This one-of-a-kind shopping event brings together local artisans and vendors selling unique and upscale boutique-type items.  Over the past 14 years we have been able to donate more than $230,000 to local children’s charities and scholarship funds, and this year our goal is to grow in this tradition of giving! 

Visit the event website, www.giftgallerykc.com or like Gift Gallery on Facebook for more information about dates and times.

Monthly Meetings
The MOYC calendar runs from September through May & the MOYC monthly meetings are in the evenings during the week. The monthly meetings are in the Father Burak Room (off the main sanctuary at Curé of Ars). Each gathering features a different topic—from entertaining tips to parenting with a purpose. It’s a chance for learning and socializing.  

Mom’s Activities
The Mom’s Activities Committee has planned some fabulous events this year just for you! Do you enjoy fun-filled social events with new and old friends? Then you will love what we have in store for you this year. Some of our most popular events are back including the Wine Tasting Party, Christmas Gift Exchange Party, Bunko Night, Spa Night and Cinco de Mayo Party.  

Couple’s Activities
Couples’ activities provide our moms with a chance to spend an evening out with their spouses and get to know other Curé of Ars couples. In addition to the marriage enrichment event, MOYC has a dinner club, and this year members will have a chance to taste some wine, go bowling, and go to a Royals Game!

Children’s Activities
Need something to get your kids out of the house for a while? You’ve come to the right group. MOYC offers numerous kids activities throughout the year to entertain your child and you! Some of our most popular events are back including our annual Breakfast with St. Nick, Easter Egg Hunt & the End of the Year Picnic. Playgroups, park dates outings around the city are also available multiple times throughout each month.

Learn More or Become a Member
We welcome you to our next meeting or one of our many activities. You can even attend a couple of events or meetings on a trial basis before joining the group. Upcoming events are published in the parish bulletin.

Annual membership fee is $35.  Want to know more? Email us at CureMOYC@gmail.com or contact:

2017-2018 Coordinator
Shannon Schmidt
shannonmschmidt@gmail.com
816.655.2153

2017-2018 Membership Co-Chairs
Melissa Wirtz
913.461.9311
Melissa.g.wirtz@gmail.com

Sarah Sullivan
913.951.1596
sarahsullivan1@yahoo.com

Anne Parrott
816.718.0735
anneparrott28@gmail.com