Calendar

Wine & Wisdom: Tax Reducing Strategies for Pre- and Post-Retirees
St. Joseph Parish
11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee
March 14 at 5:30 p.m.

This event will begin with a social and wine tasting, followed by a presentation by Bill Eckert who will speak on tax-reducing strategies. Register online at: www.cfnek.org/events/wine-and-wisdom-1.

Stations of the Cross
Church of the Ascension
9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
March 15 from 4 – 5:45 p.m.

The Church of the Ascension is hosting Stations of the Cross for adults with special needs ages 16 – 18 and over. There is no cost, and no need to make reservations. The church is handicap accessible. For questions, call Cathy Oxley at (816) 210-8181 or send an email to: 3oxleys@gmail.com.

Bereavement Meeting
Curé of Ars Parish (Father Burak Room)
9405 Mission Rd., Leawood
March 16 at 8:30 a.m.

The bereavement ministry at Curé of Ars will have a grief support meeting after the 8 a.m. Mass. A grief counselor will speak. For more information, call (913) 649-2026.

Mater Dei Topeka Irishfest
Evergy Plaza
630 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka
March 16 beginning at 10 a.m.

Enjoy Irish food, a beer garden, whiskey tasting and live music as well as the annual IrishFest 5K. For more information, go online to: topekairishfest.com.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
St. Patrick Parish
1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas
March 17 from 8 – 11 a.m.

There will be pancakes, sausage patty, scrambled eggs, and biscuits and gravy along with juice and coffee. The cost is a freewill offering. Breakfast is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Bicentennial Council.

Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle
Mater Dei-Holy Name Parish
910 Clay, Topeka
March 17 at 8 a.m.

The day will begin with Mass and corporate Communion. After Mass there will be a Knights of Columbus breakfast in the parish hall. If anyone knows of a member or family member of Daughters of Isabella in need of the circle’s prayers, call Shirley Gustafson at (785) 554-3028 or chancellor Gen Orozco at (785) 230-2473.

26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration
St. Patrick Parish
33721 N.W. Crawford Rd., Williamsburg
March 17 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Enjoy traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, pies and more. Music by The Lintners. The suggested donation is $15. Raffle prizes include a queen-size quilt, stained glass and much more. Tickets are available at three for $5, or $2 each. The church is located 6.5 miles south of Williamsburg on Colorado Rd., or 8 miles east of Waverly on Hwy 31. Follow  the signs!

Rosary Rally
Church of the Holy Cross
8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park
March 17 from 3 – 4:15 p.m.

Please join us to honor Our Blessed Mother and Our Lady of Fatima. We will pray the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of the rosary followed by Benediction and the opportunity for attendees to enroll in the brown scapular. For driving instructions or future dates for the Kansas City monthly rosary rallies, visit the website at: www.rosaryrallieskc.org.

Widowed Women of Faith
Perkins Restaurant
1720 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka
March 19 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join other “Widowed Women of Faith” for lunch and companionship. No RSVP is needed, just come and feel free to invite other widowed women of faith. We meet every month on the third Tuesday. For questions, send an email to: WidowedWomenofFaith@gmail.com or call (913) 558-0191.

Dining to Donate Carondelet Jasper’s Restaurant
1201 W. 103rd St., Kansas City, Missouri
March 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Jasper’s Restaurant will once again donate 20% of all lunch and dinner sales to benefit the good works of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Enjoy a delicious meal at Jasper’s with your friends and family, and help the Sisters at the same time. Reservations are encouraged. Contact Jasper’s at (816) 941-6600 or online at: jasperskc.com. For more details, visit the website at: www.csjsl.org.

Lenten Devotions
Resurrection Cemetery
8300 Quivira Rd., Lenexa
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
801 S.W. Westchester Rd., Topeka
March 21 at 5 p.m.

Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas invites everyone to join us in Lenten processions, Stations of the Cross,  a rosary and prayers for the souls in purgatory, for an end to abortion and for the families of those who have experienced miscarriages. For more information, visit the website at: www.cathcemks.org or send an email to: information@cathcemks.org.

40 Hour Devotional and Adoration
St. Pius X Church
5500 Woodson Rd., Mission
March 22 at 4 p.m. – March 24 at 8 a.m.

The evening will begin with a Mass at 4 p.m. on Friday evening and end at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Now is the time to come spend some quiet time with our Lord and prepare ourselves for Palm Sunday and Easter. To select a time please, visit the website at: spxmission.org then go to “Upcoming Events.” You may also call the parish office at (913) 432-4808.

7th Annual Iftar Dinner with the Dialogue Institute of Kansas City
Precious Blood Renewal Center
2120 Gaspar Way, Liberty, Missouri
March 22 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Iftar is the meal that breaks the daylong fasts Muslims practice during their holy month of Ramadan. Join us this night for a meal hosted by our Muslim friends, sharing traditional iftar foods. Register online at: www.pbrenewalcenter.org and then click on “7th Annual Iftar Dinner.”

Holy Week Silent Retreat: ‘Have You Not Heard?’
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
March 22 – 24

Have we actually deeply heard the good news of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection? Have you been transformed by God’s holy fire of selfless love? On this silent retreat over Palm Sunday weekend, we hope to enkindle within you the desire to accept this tremendous gift accessible to those with ears to hear. The readings from the Triduum liturgies will be the match to set us ablaze. There are conferences, spiritual direction, eucharistic adoration, Mass, confession, and time for private prayer, reflection and walking. Cabin/courtyard rooms: $170 singles/$250 couple, or single guest rooms: $100 (meals included). To attend, fill out the Individual Retreat Form online at: ChristsPeace.com or call (913) 773-8255.

Day of Reflection
Holy Trinity Parish (Gast Social Room)
13615 W. 92nd St.
March 23 at 8 a.m.

The Daughters of Isabella, Circle 421, are having a day of reflection. The cost is $20 per person. The day will begin with Mass, followed by brunch, a speaker and prayers. Send reservation checks to Jeannine DeMoss, 8800 Gallery St., Lenexa, KS 66215. For more information, send an email to: jcdemo2112@yahoo.com.

Saturday Volunteer Days at Resurrection Cemetery
Resurrection Cemetery
8300 Quivira Rd., Lenexa
March 23 from 1 – 4 p.m.

Join us in performing a corporal work of mercy while beautifying the sacred grounds of the cemetery. The Global Foundation for Peace through Soccer and Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas invite you to our inaugural fourth Saturday volunteer day. Meet at the Veterans Memorial Garden any time between 1 – 4 p.m., weather permitting. Educational and volunteer credits will be available. Participants will receive a free soccer jersey, snacks and drinks. The volunteer session will begin and end with prayer. For information, contact Keith or Lupe at by email at: information@cathcemks.org or call (913) 371-4040.

St. Joseph Table Meatless Pasta Dinner
Christ the King Parish
3024 N 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas
March 23 after 4 p.m. Mass

All you can eat pasta, salad, bread and drink. $5 children over 3 and $10 adults. Desserts can be purchased off the St. Joseph Table. $1 Bingo starting at 5:30 p.m.

“Profiles of a Cyrenean” Performance
St. Pius X Parish (Kelly Hall)
5500 Woodson, Mission
March 23 at 7 p.m.

Vivify Catholic Arts Collective will host a performance of Pope John Paul II’s poem, “Profiles of a Cyrenean.” All are welcome to attend. The performance will last about 30 minutes and will be followed by a 15-minute talk-back session with actors. Similar to Stations of the Cross, this performance is meant to lead you to deeper prayer, a more intimate encounter with Christ and his cross. For more information, please reach out to: lweisharwriting@gmail.com.

‘Reflections on the Seven Last Words from the Cross’
St. Mary Parish
9208 Main St., St. Benedict
March 24 at 7 p.m.

Join us for an evening of reflection in word and song. No greater homily has ever been given than the one Jesus delivered when he mounted the pulpit of the cross. He considered each of his seven last words to be worth what he suffered to give them to us. Join us to accompany the Lord in his final hours. What was Jesus saying to you?

Holy Week Parish Mission Retreat
Holy Angels Parish
15408 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor
March 25 – 27 from 7 – 8 p.m.

Each evening, a retreat talk of 45 minutes will be followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction and confessions at 8 p.m. by retreat director Father Anthony Mastroeni and Father Richard McDonald. The talk on Spy Wednesday ends with a renewal of baptismal promises, consecration to Our Lady and an apostolic blessing for all who attended faithfully. After Benediction on Wednesday, there will be veneration of the True Cross relic once owned by St. John Bosco, followed by confessions.

Encounter School of Healing
St. James Academy
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa
April 12 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
April 13 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jesus never proclaimed the Gospel without demonstrating it in power and love. Jesus’ healing ministry is at the heart of his Gospel of power and he expects his disciples to minister his healing on the earth. The Encounter School of Healing will teach and equip you to partner with the power of the Holy Spirit to experience healing miracles in the world around you. Healing is Jesus’ idea and it is essential to the effective evangelization of our city and nation. Come experience the greater works Jesus has in store for you. Information and registration can be found online at: encounterschool.org/kansas-city.

Camp Tekakwitha Women’s Retreat
Prairie Star Ranch
1124 California Rd., Williamsburg
April 26 – 28

This is a weekend for you! You will find speakers that inspire you, sacraments that draw you to the heart of Christ and fellowship with other women. This retreat offers large group and breakout sessions, individual reflection, Mass, eucharistic adoration, reconciliation, free time, friendship, laughter and joy. Here you will find the space to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect. Come enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and the gift of sharing life with other women seeking the heart of Jesus. Information and registration can be found online at: archkck.org/camp-tekakwitha.

Annual Golf Tournament
Tomahawk Hills Golf Course
17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee
May 10 at 8 a.m.

All are welcome to the Church of the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus annual golf tournament. The cost is $125 per player; $500 for a foursome. Price includes coffee, donuts, beverages, the award reception and a luncheon. Questions? Contact Rick Guinn by email at: rg@ksmolaw.com or call (913) 424-9084.

Donnelly College Blood Drive
Donnelly College (Event Center)
608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas
April 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

One donation can save up to three lives! Be a hero and schedule a donation now. For an appointment, visit the website at: redcrossblood.org/give and type in “Donnelly” or call 1 (800) 733-2767.

Creating Your Legacy
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School
530 E. 4th Ave., Garnett
April 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Is it time for you to create or revise your will or trust? Join us at Holy Angels Parish in Garnett to hear from estate attorney Casey Connealy about best practices for estate planning and how to create your legacy. For more information, go to the website at: www.cfnek.org/events/wills-and-trusts-workshop.

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