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Employment
Part-time music coordinator – Do you have a strong knowledge of sacred music and Catholic liturgy? Are you organized and enjoy planning, coordinating, scheduling and collaborating with people? If so, Sacred Heart Church in Shawnee has the perfect role for you! This position is non-playing and focuses on administration, scheduling and volunteer support, but requires a strong knowledge of music and Catholic liturgy to ensure the proper and prayerful selection of music for all parish liturgies. Visit employment opportunities at: www.shoj.org to apply!
Part-time kitchen assistant – Nativity School in Leawood is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant, 8 to 15 hours a week. Duties will include prepping food, serving food, setting up/breaking down food service line and garden bar, cleaning and washing dishes. Any candidate hired will need to pass a criminal background check and attend Virtus training as conditions of employment. Applicants should email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org.
Cafeteria director – Nativity School in Leawood is seeking a full-time cafeteria director for immediate hire. Duties will include leadership and management of the kitchen, menu planning, food ordering, food safety and compliance, financial and inventory management, customer service, fostering a positive work atmosphere and administrative tasks. Any candidate hired will need to pass a criminal background check and attend Virtus training as conditions of employment. Applicants should email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org.
In-home care assistant – Experienced in-home caregiver needed ASAP in Gardner. 35-hr./wk any day/time at $18/hr. Please call (816) 388-0414.
Catholic elementary school principal – Holy Spirit School in Overland Park is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for Catholic education. The principal will continue the school’s tradition of forming disciples, pursuing academic excellence and spiritual growth. The principal will lead by example and inspire a team of dedicated faculty and staff. Applicants must have or be eligible for Kansas licensure in educational leadership. Apply online at: archkckcs.org/apply. For more information, contact Vince Cascone at: vcascone@archkckcs.org.
Director of nursing & math adjunct– Donnelly College is seeking a director of nursing is an exempt, full-time position. Adjunct math instructor position is on our Lansing campus. Please email resume, 3 references and cover letter answering “How do you understand Donnelly College’s mission and how would you contribute to it?” to www.hr@donnelly.edu with your last name and the job title in the subject line.
Administrative assistant – Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are seeking an experienced administrative assistant to provide high-level support for sisters in leadership (three councilors). This role requires organizational skills, professionalism and the ability to discreetly handle a wide variety of sensitive and confidential information. This position acts in a manner that is reflective of the philosophy and mission of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Resume and cover letter required. For the full job description, to review additional open positions and/or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.scls.org/employees/.
Facilities director – Villa St. Francis is seeking a facilities director to direct the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds through maintenance staff, as well as inspect completed work for conformance to standards and policies. Prior maintenance and leadership experience is preferred.If interested, please contact Kendra Unruh at KUnruh@CatholicCommunityHealth.org or apply online.
In-home care assistant – We are looking for an engaging in-home caregiver for our son with special needs in western Shawnee. He loves music, interacting with others, reading books and is learning new life skills. Help needed on Wednesday and Friday evenings and on weekends at $17/hr. Please call (785) 393-1589.
Administrative assistant – COME JOIN OUR TEAM! A small family-owned company located in Lenexa is looking for an assistant to answer phones, invoicing, vendor relations, some shipping/receiving and assist in the sales process. We need a team member who is organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, trustworthy, has a positive attitude and, above all else, gives excellent customer service. Schedule flexibility. Send your resume to: YourCareer101@gmail.com or call (913) 631-3000. Please call me with any questions.
Catholic elementary school principal – St. Matthew School in Topeka is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for Catholic education. The principal will continue the school’s tradition of forming disciples, pursuing academic excellence and spiritual growth. The principal will lead by example and inspire a team of dedicated faculty and staff. Applicants must have or be eligible for Kansas Licensure in educational leadership. Apply online at: archkckcs.org/apply. For more information, contact Vince cascone at: vcascone@archkckcs.org.
Vice-president of mission education and community engagement – Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas has an opening for a Vice-president of Mission Education and Community Engagement. As a member of the executive team. the VP requires a robust combination of theological and ethical knowledge, an understanding of political systems and familiarity with the institutional structure of the Roman Catholic Church. This expertise is necessary to effectively translate Catholic social teachings into practical and impactful employee, volunteer and community education and formation activities as well as policy advocacy. The V.P. provides collaborative, strategic partnership to other ministry-wide functions and key initiatives including but not limited to new hire employee and volunteer formation, volunteer recruitment, advocacy and poverty education. The V.P. coordinates and participates in the agencies ongoing relationships with parishes, other Catholic organizations, civic organizations, businesses and interfaith groups who share a commitment to social justice. The V.P. is directly responsible for increasing the volume of volunteers and other outreach activities like food drives through the building of external partnerships to mobilize others into the mission of Catholic Charities. Please go to https://catholiccharitiesks.org/careers/ for more information.
Catholic financial planners – The Knights of Columbus Mahon Agency has openings throughout all of NE Kansas and western Missouri, including Kansas City, Topeka, Holton, Wamego, Lawrence, Gardner, Liberty and Chillicothe. We have much to offer professional, disciplined and determined men who would like to share needed life insurance, disability income, long-term care and annuity products with other Catholics. This is a full-time position with excellent, multi-tiered training and benefits, allowing the successful field agent to earn a professional level income. It’s an exciting career opportunity that may be the right fit at the right time for you, or someone you know. For more information, contact John Mahon at (785) 408-8800, or john.mahon@kofc.org.
Caregivers needed – Daughters & 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 hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.
Office property manager – Edwardsville Court Apartments is seeking an office property manager. We are willing to train you. Inquiries, please call (913) 441-6007.
College access advisor– Would you enjoy a rewarding career helping youth in foster care prepare for college and careers? Hiring a full-time in Topeka. Please contact Tammy at tammy.katsbulas@wichita.edu or (785) 217-8029 for additional information.
Principal – Lead a school wehre hearts meet the heart of Jesus! Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish school in Shawnee, a vibrant Catholic pre-K-8th grade school of 400 students, is seeking a faith-filled, mission-driven principal to lead our community in partnership with the pastor and parish and school leadership teams. Rooted in our parish mission to put hearts on a collision-course with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and guided by our five foundation stones—Eucharistic encounters, reconciliation, scripture, fasting and the rosary—our school exists to form students in spiritual maturity, academic excellence and a life of joyful service. We strive to live our core values of being unapologetically Catholic, showing grit and serving as joyful servants. If you are ready to inspire faith, lead with vision, drive cultural change and form the next generation of saints and scholars, we invite you to apply at this link: http://archkckcs.org/apply. Full job description can be found at: https://shoj.org/employment-opportunities.
Small equipment cleaning/repair – A locally owned family business is currently seeking part-time candidates to provide cleaning and repair services on microscopes. Expenses paid, work done in the field and each day is different! No previous experience necessary, on-the-job training provided. Needs to be detail-oriented team player, with good time management and customer service skills. Some travel with the team is required. Please contact us at: techneeded23@gmail.com or call (913) 631-3000.
Services
Joe’s Decks & More
Deck and fence repair,
mowing and handyman services
Member of St. Joseph in Shawnee
(913) 449-9848
Pure Touch Cleaning KC
Bringing warmth and comfort back into you home this winter! Locally owned, Woman-led, Family-based care you can trust. Deep cleans, Regular maintenance, Move-in/out, Holiday prep. Call/text: Owner Nicole (913) 999-6267. Let us make your home feel fresh, cozy and ready for the season.
Total Home Repair
All aspects of interior home repairs.
Retired master plumber. Professional interior painting, general repairs, tile work. Handyman services. Lifetime of experience. Army veteran. Ascension parishioner.
(913) 488-4930
Tutor – Pre-K-12-college. All subjects. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sliding scale rates. Text HELP to (913) 259- 4553.
Pro Force Property Cleanout Services – Full home and property cleanouts: furniture, applicances, trash. Yard cleanup including trees or any debris. We do eviction or foreclosure cleanouts, move in, move out. Cleanouts throughout the greater Kansas City area. Call Michael at (913) 565-5206 or email: MichaelMcMahan012@gmail.com.
Jack Harrison Heating & Air Conditioning – Proudly serving Johnson County, Kansas, parts of KCK and KCMO, we’re your trusted local experts in residential and light commercial HVAC. Whether you need a repair, seasonal tuneup or full system replacement, we’ve got you covered — with honest advice, quality work and friendly service. We’re a family-owned and operated company, rooted in the community as members of St. Paul Parish in Olathe. Call Jack Harrison Heating & Air today at (913) 308-3131 or visit: www.JackHarrisonAir.com to schedule online. Let our family take care of yours!
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.
Landscaping
Design or Renovate!
Light tree trimming/gutters
Fall cleanup/leaf removal
Free estimates; local parishioners.
Call Charles or Emily (913) 605-8145.
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.
Double A’s Lawn Service
Mowing, Mulch, Gutters, Leaf Cleanup
Debris Removal & Brush Trimming
Free Estimates & Insured
Alex Spoerre (913) 488-5195
Two men and a brush – Refresh, repaint, renew your home with painting you can trust! Call for a free estimate on your house, deck or fence! Call John at (402) 763-7244.
Popcorn ceiling texture removal
Call Jerry at (913) 206-1144. 30 years’ experience.
Interior painting specialist.
Member St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.
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.
Garage Door Repair Experts
New Garage Doors & Openers
A Total Door, Inc. Since ’83. Leaven Discount
buffy@atotaldoor.com or (913) 236-6440
www.atotaldoor.com
Home Improvement
Haus to Home Remodeling – Transform your space with affordable remodeling done right. Bathrooms, basements and everything in between — crafted with honesty and quality. Family-owned with free estimates. Haustohomekc.com | Cole (913) 544-7352.
Shepaint Cabinets – Looking for a stunning, high-quality cabinet transformation? Shepaint Cabinets is a women-owned and operated business. I bring precision, passion and a personal touch to every project. Detail-driven service with a personal touch, reliable, efficient and customer-focused. Your dream kitchen is just a coat of paint away! Call/text (816) 806-4375 for a free quote. Let’s create something beautiful together!
Father and Son Home Remodeling – We specialize in kitchen/bathroom and basement remodeling, from start to finish. We also do decks, covered decks, porches, sun-rooms and room additions! If you’re not sure we do it, just call. From my family to yours, thank you for supporting my small business. To contact me, call (913) 709-7230 and ask for Josh.
For Sale
For sale – Two plots in Resurrection North Cemetery, off of Cookingham Rd, in Kansas City, Missouri. Both plots are located in the Annunciation Garden, lot 185, section D, spaces 3 and 4. Beautiful location, shaded area with benches close by and easy access from the cemetery road. Value is $2095.00 each, selling both for $4000.00, which includes perpetual care. Please contact Chuck at (816) 519-9288 and leave a voicemail, I will return your call within the same day.
For sale – Glass front double niche at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa; Holy Family Mausoleum, Jesus Son of God corridor, tier A, niche 24. Eye-level, includes 2 Arlington urns. Asking $10,000. Buyer pays $250 transfer fee. Contact Bill at (913) 708-3110.
For sale – Single plot in beautiful area, Mt Calvary, KCK. Section 9, lot 21, space 3. Valued at $2395, asking $1750. I pay $250 conveyance fee. Contact Ann at (913) 530-3490.
For sale – $275,000, lovely 2 bed, 2 bath, 1st floor, 1300 sq. ft., corner unit condo in Fort Myers, Fla. 20 minutes from beaches. Fully furnished, Catholic owned 2nd home, NOT an Airbnb. Used only 4 months/year for the past 15 years. Pet and smoke free. Financially solid, quiet & friendly community. Large pool. Never flooded. Contact Enrico (720) 688-4974 for photos/details.
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)
Small farm/business operation opportunity – STA Home Repair is moving to another state. Looking to sell property and business assets: 1955 Oregon Road, Princeton, Kansas. 3 buildings, 1 Barndo/Shop, RV hookups – 200 Amp service with portable heat and AC – office, kitchen area – 10-foot garage door and entry door, 1 cabin with wood stove and AC/shop, 1 pole barn, 2 sinks, 1 shower, 1 toilet, stocked pond, boat and equipment storage over half fenced, multiple gardens, minifarm, bring the horses. Great for contractor with trailers, 25-30 minutes to Gardner or intermodal facility; 35-40 minutes to Olathe and Overland Park; and less than 10 minutes to Ottawa. Close to the Hillsdale and Pomona lakes. Asking $290,000. Cash and/or pre-approved financing. Showing by appointment only. Text name and number to (913) 579-1835.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – March 15-25, 2026, join our pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Lourdes and Paris. Celebrate Mass at Lourdes, Sacre Coeur overlooking Paris,and at the place where Our Lady gave us the Miraculous Medal. See the incorrupt body of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the updated Notre Dame Cathedral! Traverse the steps of millions who’ve climbed Apparition Hill. For details, email Grace Legaspi at: mgracelegaspi@gmail.com.
Mexico City Pilgrimage – Join Archbishop Emeritus Joseph F. Naumann on pilgrimage to Mexico City Feb. 27 to March 2, 2026. Four-day, life-changing experience! Stand before the miraculous image created by God on St. Juan Diego’s tilma at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and visit the Sisters of Mary Girlstown, where faith and education transform lives. Limited space! Register by Jan. 30 at https://worldvillages.org/events/naumann. Email pilgrimages@worldvillages.org or call 1 (800) 662-6316.
Wanted to buy
BUYING OIL & GAS ROYALTIES
Simplify your life. Paying 48 times
average last 6 months income.
Call Dan (913) 980-0946.
Wanted to buy
Do you have a spare 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.
CASH PAID FOR COIN COLLECTIONS!
Silver dollar coins, half-dollars, quarters, dimes, old pennies. Cash in hand. Also paying cash for old paper currency. Cash in that old dusty box of coins! Call Kirk (913) 213-9843. Member Holy Trinity Parish.
Please sell to local people.
$$Paying Cash$$ – Antique Furniture, crocks, tin and cast iron toys, old tools, glassware, American coins, jewelry. Most anything old. Please call Patricia at (913) 515-2950. A member of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa.
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.
Real Estate
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.
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.
Caregiving
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.