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Employment

Teacher openings – Holy Trinity School in Lenexa has the following openings for the 2024-25 school year: second grade; fifth grade science and social studies; and art (first through eighth grade). Interested applicants should complete the teacher application process online at: www.archkckcs.org, click on “Apply,” then “Teachers” and then click on the link that says “Access here” and then email a resume to principal Scott Merfen at: smerfen@htslenexa.org.

Part-time director of music -Divine Mercy Parish in Gardner (Johnson County) is seeking a part-time director of music. This position includes playing organ/piano for up to three weekend liturgies, scheduling music for all liturgies, scheduling cantors, and playing for funerals and weddings as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience playing both organ and piano; cantor skills desired but optional. Email Maria Lopeman for more information at: parish@divinemercyks.org or call (913) 856-7781.

Parish accountant – Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa is seeking an accountant. The parish accountant maintains accounting systems that adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and ensures adequate internal controls for the parish. Responsible for financial statements preparation, maintaining parishioner tithing records, accounts payable, budgeting, payroll processing and benefits administration. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and a working knowledge of QuickBooks or a similar accounting system are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in general ledger accounting, payroll and budgeting are preferred. Position is full time and qualifies for archdiocesan benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401(k) match. A full position description can be found at: htlenexa.org/job-openings. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to: lweber@htlenexa.org.

Receptionist/secretary – The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking to hire a part-time receptionist/ secretary. Responsibilities include operating the main switchboard; receiving all calls and visitors to the chancery; sorting mail and other clerical duties as assigned. For more information and to apply, go online to: archkck.org/jobs, scroll down to “Current job openings” and scroll down to “Openings in our archdiocese” then scroll down and click on “Receptionist/Secretary.” 

Music/band teacher – Manhattan Catholic Schools is looking for a K – 4 music teacher and a 5 – 8 band teacher or to split into two part-time positions for the  2024-25 school year. Applicants can apply online through the MCS website at: www.manhattancatholicschools.org or contact principal Mike Hubka at: mhubka@manhattancatholicschools.org or call (785) 565-5050.

Teachers – Prince of Peace School, Olathe, a faith-filled school of excellence, is hiring for the following positions for the 2024-25 school year: fourth grade teacher and a Spanish teacher for grades 3 – 8. Qualified applicants seeking to help children learn and grow closer to Christ should apply online at: archkckcs.org and scroll down and click on “Apply” then click on “Teachers” and then click on the link that says “Access here” and then email a resume to: Jane Shriver, principal, at: jshriver@popolathe.org.

Office help – KC Lift & Elevator is looking for an individual to perform clerical duties, five to six hours per week. Individual must possess attention to detail to accurately input service tickets into our sales force CRM. Additional possible opportunities to help with designing and executing mailings. Friendly, casual environment with flexible hours. No remote work option; attendance required two times per week. $13 – $15 per hour. Please send resume or inquiry to Maria at: mkoch@kclift.com.

Behaviorist position – Ascension and St. Michael the Archangel schools are looking for a full-time behaviorist to be shared between the two locations. Responsibilities include: implementing behavioral interventions; writing student behavior plans, supporting classroom teachers; providing teacher training; and collecting and analyzing behavioral data. Experience working with children is necessary and BCBA credentials are preferred. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Becky Wright at: bwright@acseagles.org and/or Diana Tate at: diana.tate@stmichaelcp.org.

Scientific equipment technician  – Would you like to make a difference in a small growing company? Seeking individuals looking for flexible part-time work maintaining and preparing small equipment for our family company which has been in the local area for over 40 years. Service is completed at customers’ locations locally and within a four-state area. Dependable transportation is a must. Positive attitude, dependability, time-management and self-motivation skills, as well as being quality- and customer-oriented are required. Mostly on-the-job training. Electrical knowledge a plus. Please send resume to: Yourcareer101@gmail.com.

Kitchen manager – St. Joseph School in Shawnee is seeking a full-time kitchen manager. This position prepares menus, meals, orders necessities and manages kitchen staff for the grade school. State guidelines and regulations are to be followed. To learn more about this position or to apply, please send cover letter and resume to Kelcy McCauley at: kmccauley@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 631-7730.

Administrative assistant – St. Joseph Early Education Center in Shawnee is seeking a full-time administrative assistant. Interested individuals should email cover letter and resume to Kristan Mora at: KMora@stjoeshawnee.org. For more information, call (913) 631-0004.

Maintenance staff member – Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa is seeking a maintenance staff member. This staff member will have primary responsibility for daily cleaning and light maintenance of the church building. This person will assist with other maintenance responsibilities on the Holy Trinity campus as needed. This position is approximately 35 hours per week and qualifies for archdiocesan benefits. A full position description and application can be found at: htlenexa.org/job-openings. Interested applicants should return a completed application to: dleikam@htlexexa.org or 9150 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215.

Early childhood educators – With multiple locations in Johnson County, Special Beginnings Early Learning Center provides high quality child care in a safe, loving, Christian environment. Our classrooms are full and we are looking to add to our amazing team. We are looking for both full-time and part-time teachers for all ages of children. If you have an excellent work ethic, a heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education, we would love to meet you. For more information or to apply, call Anne at (913) 894-0131, ext. 102.

Communication coordinator – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a full-time communications coordinator. The communications coordinator will coordinate and support the St. Joseph Campus with communication projects. This position will work closely with the school principal, EEC director and parish office to develop and implement communications strategies, media relations, social and digital media, article writing, video production, advertising/marketing initiatives and other communication support as needed. A successful candidate should be Catholic, with strong relationship skills and the ability to work in a collaborative setting. The overall goal for this position is to promote St. Joseph Catholic Campus as the go-to source for relevant, reliable, evidenced-based information. Interested applicants should email resumes and cover letter to Father Scott Wallisch: frscott@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 631-5983 for more information.

Victim care advocate – The office of protection and care is seeking to hire one full-time care advocate, who would be responsible for providing support and resources to victims and their families. For more information and to apply, online to: archkck.org/jobs and scroll down to “Current job openings” and scroll down to “Openings in our archdiocese” then scroll down and click on “Victim Care Advocate.”

After-school care lead teacher – Nativity Parish School is looking for an after-school care lead teacher for our day school and grades K – 5. Applicants should be at least 18, and have previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program. Must be Virtus trained and CPR/first-aid certified. Hours are Monday – Friday from 3 – 6 p.m. with one Tuesday a month 1:45 – 6 p.m. Please contact Katie.King@kcnativity.org.

Catholic school elementary principal for Resurrection School – Are you a passionate and visionary leader looking to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you thrive in diverse, culturally rich environments? Resurrection Catholic School in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking a joyfully Catholic school leader with demonstrated skill in the academic and spiritual formation of students. With a board of trustees, the principal will lead a team to advance the school’s academic licensure in educational leadership. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish, but Spanish-speaking not required. Apply online at: archkckcs.org/apply and scroll down and click on “Principals.” For more information, contact Dr. Vince Cascone, superintendent, at: vcascone@archkckcs.org.

Caregivers needed – Daughter & Company is looking for compassionate caregivers to provide assistance to seniors in their home, assisted living or in a skilled nursing facility. We provide sitter services, light housekeeping and light meal preparation, organizational assistance, care management and occasional transportation for our clients. We need caregivers with reliable transportation and a cellphone for communication. We typically employ on a part-time basis, but will strive to match up hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.

Community and family ministry leader – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a part-time community and family ministry (CFM) leader. This leader would be responsible for nurturing and guiding a ministry and evangelism strategy that provides vision, skills and community for single, engaged and married people. The leader will lead a ministry task force responsible for executing this initiative to invite and move church and community through outreach and ongoing engagements into Growth Journeys where relationship skills content is delivered/transformed. The leader will also serve as St. Joseph’s chief liaison with our Communio church strategist. Interested applicants should email resumes to Veronica Quinn at: vquinn@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 244-3909.

Principal – Holy Cross School in Overland Park is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled principal for the2024-25 school year. This individual will lead a team to serve 2000 students in preschool through eighth grade. Students come from 39 zip codes. The student body is diverse, with 27 countries and 4 languages represented. For more information, contact Martha Beisser, secretary, at: mbeisser@holycrosscatholicschool.com. To complete an online application, go online to: archkckcs.org/apply.

Staff job openings – Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served, has the following staff job openings available: front desk receptionist, director of development, part-time front desk receptionist and admissions counselor. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.

Youth and young adult minister – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a full-time youth and young adult minister. The candidate would be responsible for nurturing and guiding teens and young adults, have an evangelism strategy that provides vision, skills and community. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills. Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Veronica Quinn at: vquinn@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 244-3909 for more information.

Faculty and adjunct faculty job openings – Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served, is a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served. Faculty job openings – no current openings. Adjunct faculty job openings –  adjunct instructor for Nursing. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.

Now hiring – drivers and aides – Assisted Transportation is hiring safe drivers and aides to transport students in Johnson and Wyandotte counties, in company vans. Drivers earn $14 – $16 per hour. Part-time and full-time schedules available. CDL not required. Retirees are encouraged to apply. Make a difference in your community by helping those in need! Call (913) 262-5190 or visit www.assistedtransportation.com for more information. EEO.

Services

Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns – Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, licensed clinical professional counselor, at (913) 909-2002.

KC creative photography –  Quinceañera, weddings, family and videography. We offer great results and can build a package for your budget. Contact: www.kc-creativephotography.com. Spanish – (816) 225-1330, ask for Yeny;  English – (816) 509-6024, ask for Sebastian. Text or call.

Memory quilts – Preserve your memories in a keepsake quality quilt, pillows, etc. Custom designed from your T-shirt collection, baby clothes, sports memorabilia, neckties . . . Quilted Memories. (913) 649-2704.

MIKE HAMMER MOVING – A full-service mover. Local and long-distance moving. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage container load/unload. In-home moving and office moves. No job too small. Serving the KC metro since 1987. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, parishioner. Call the office at (913) 927-4347 or email: mike@mikehammermoving.com.

Concrete construction – Tear out and replace stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, footing, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; references. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371, or email: dandeeconst@aol.com.

Ros painting – Transforming your home one paint  coat at a time. Over 20 years of residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. Reliable, professional and affordable. Insured. Call or text Ramiro today for a free estimate. (913) 579-5016.

Custom countertops – Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.

Home Improvement

STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair – Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.

EL SOL Y LA TIERRA
*Commercial & residential
*Lawn renovation
*Mowing
*Cleanup and hauling
*Dirt grading/installation
*Landscape design
*Free estimates
Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!!
Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391

Local handyman – Painting, int. and ext., wood rot, mason repair, gutter cleaning (gutter covers), dryer vent cleaning, sump pump (replace, add new), windows, doors (interior and exterior), honey-do list, window cleaning and more! Member of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118.

Real Estate

We are local people who can buy your house – Big companies from all over the nation come here buying houses, but that’s not us. We are parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish and we enjoy giving you personalized service. We can offer you a fair price and are flexible to your needs. If I can help, call me, Mark Edmondson, at (913) 980-4905.

We buy houses and whole estates – We are local and family-owned, and will make you a fair cash offer. We buy houses in any condition. No fees or commissions and can close on the date of your choice. Selling your house has never felt so good. Jon & Stacy Bichelmeyer (913) 599-5000.

Wanted to Buy

Cash paid – for old tools, old jewelry, old furniture, military items, fishing lures, hunting items, old crocks, arrowheads and old signs. I buy all kinds of older things — house or barn contents, an estate or just one item. Call Patricia any time at (913) 515-2950. Parishioner at Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa.

Wanted to buy 
Do you have a car or truck that you need to get rid of? If you do, CALL ME!
I’m a cash buyer. We’re Holy Trinity parishioners.
My name is Mark. (913) 980-4905.

Wanted to buy – Antique & Collectibles: jewelry, military items, railroad, sterling, OLD holiday/toys and more. Renee Maderak (913) 475-7393. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.

Will buy firearms and related accessories – One   or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee.

Wanted to buy – I buy coin collections, military items, pocket watches, jewelry, class rings, old toys, holiday items and more. Cash in hand. Call Kirk at (913) 213-9843.

For Sale

Residential lifts – New and recycled. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. St. Michael’s parishioners. KC Lift & Elevator at (913) 327-5557. (Formerly Silver Cross – KC).

For sale – Two plots at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Located in section 3 Old, lot 126, plots 6 and 10. Flat markers only. Contact Ann at (913) 620-5687.

Caregiving

Family member with dementia or need help at home? – We specialize in helping seniors live SAFELY at home, where they want to live! We also offer free dementia training and resources for families and caregivers. Benefits of Home – Senior Care, www.Benefitsofhome.com or call (913) 422-1591.

CNA – Can provide home care for those needing assistance. Available Monday – Friday, days or nights. Serving Shawnee, Lenexa and Overland Park. 20 years experience. Call Serena at (913) 526-0797.

Companion and respite care – Retired RN seeking part-time day work caring for your loved ones. Willing to do companion and/or respite care. Light duty nursing, no lifting. Prefer Overland Park , Leawood area.  Call Mary at (913) 710-5412.

Caregiving – We provide personal assistance, companionship, care management and transportation for seniors in their home, assisted living or nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Pat or Gary.

Home-care – Available Monday – Friday days or nights. Serving Shawnee Mission, Gladstone and Overland Park. Background check and references available. Call (913) 999-4340.

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimages – May 14-22, 2024; June 16-28, 2024 (Poland and Medjugorje); Aug. 9-17, 2024; and Dec. 27 – Jan. 4, 2025.  Are you being called? Hosted by visionary Mirjana Soldo. Call Grace Legaspi for details at (913) 449-1806.