Strawberry Hill Museum 5K 8th Annual Run/Walk/Crawl
Strawberry Hill Museum (Courtyard off Ann Ave.)
720 N 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas
April 26, 2025
Enrollment time: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.; start time: 8 a.m.
Cost is $45 when enrolled in advance online and $50 the day of the event.
Called to Love Again Divorce Support
St. Pius X Parish
5500 Woodson St., Mission
April 26 at 6 p.m.
This month Called to Love will have a trivia night. Join us every month at 6 p.m. for fellowship and formation.
‘God Chose You For Me’
Precious Blood Renewal Center
2130 St. Gaspar Way, Liberty, Missouri
April 26 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come and explore the spirituality of the sacrament of matrimony in a one-day retreat for couples. Together, you will write a prayer that is uniquely your own and transform your home into a house of prayer. To register, go online to: wwme4youandme.org/enrichment.php. The cost is $100 per couple and includes lunch and materials.
Spaghetti and Bingo
St. Patrick Parish (center)
1066 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas
April 26 at 6 p.m.
The meal comes with one meatball, one Italian sausage, breadstick, salad, dessert, and tea and lemonade. The cost is: $12 for adults; $7.50 for kids under 12; and $35 for a family (two adults and as many kids you have under the age of 12). There will also be 10 games of bingo for $12. This event is sponsored by the Communio Group and the Knights of Columbus.
Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
St. Patrick Parish (center)
1066 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas
April 27 from 8 a.m. – noon
The cost for breakfast is a freewill offering. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and biscuits and gravy. This event is sponsored by the Communio Group and the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Women’s Day: A Bilingual Benedictine Experience for English and Spanish Speakers
Sophia Spirituality Center
751 S. 8th St., Atchison
April 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Benedictine Sisters invite you to join them for Mass, lunch and a variety of monastery experiences. United in faith, we want to share our home and our hearts with you.
Special Speaker Series
St. Pius X (Glowacki Room)
5500 Woodson Rd., Mission
April 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Brad Grabs from Friends in Faith KC will be presenting a talk. Join your family and friends for information about Friends in Faith KC.
Divine Mercy Free Carnival
Divine Mercy Parish
555 W. Main St., Gardner
April 27 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come and enjoy our carnival. There will be food, games for all ages, two bounce houses, a magic show, caricature artist, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon artist, bingo, fire truck, police car and a visit from KC Wolf. All events at the carnival are free. Come join the fun.
How to be an Easter Person
Keeler Women’s Center
759 Vermont St., Suite 100-B Kansas City, Kansas
April 28 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Come explore Scripture readings about the Resurrection, reflect on your own paschal mystery and identify ways you have been and will be an Easter person.
Suds & Scholarships 2025
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
April 28 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
This event will feature tacos from Ricos Tacos Lupe, drinks from Boulevard Beer and musical entertainment. Suds & Scholarships benefits the students of Holy Name of Jesus School, a small but mighty Catholic school in Wyandotte County, where 95% of students rely on scholarships to attend. Your support will provide life-changing scholarships for students in need. To learn more, go online to: https://one.bidpal.net/holy name25/welcome.
Catholic Advisors Network
Mater Dei Parish (hall)
1114 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka
April 29 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
There will be a legislative update from Chuck Weber, director of the Kansas Catholic Conference. The event will begin with check-in, lunch and networking, followed by the presentation. Register online at: cfnek.org or by contacting Mitch Nolan at (913) 647-3070 or by email at: mnolan@archkck.org.
Wills and Trusts Workshop
Matt Ross Community Center (Crown Room)
8101 Marty St., Overland Park
April 30 at 5:30 p.m.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. for social time and snacks. The presentation on wills and trusts will begin at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Casey Connealy, estate planning attorney, Gaughan & Connealy. Register online at: cfnek.org/events or contact Jane Schmitt at (913) 647-3060 or send an email to: jschmitt@archkck.org.
Date Night
Divine Mercy Parish
555 W. Main St., Gardner
May 2 at 6 p.m.
Spend an evening with your spouse or fiancé or fiancée deepening your commitment to one another. The evening will begin with a Holy Hour, followed by dinner and conversation. Following dinner will be a talk by Father Adam Wilczak, pastor, and then time to discuss what you can take away and put into practice in your relationship. There is no charge for dinner, but please RSVP by calling (913) 856-7781.
Ignatian Weekend: Becoming Pilgrims of Hope
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Rd., Kansas City, Missouri
May 3 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join the Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City as we welcome Carol Ackels, director of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Ackels is a spiritual director in the Ignatian tradition and will lead us in a reflection on becoming “Pilgrims of Hope,” bringing together the vision of St. Ignatius as a pilgrim and the Jubilee Year of Hope. The day will end with Mass in the Mabee Chapel at Rockhurst University at 3 p.m. For more information and to register, go online to: www.ignatiancenterkc.org/events.
Mass with Sisters
Sisters, Servants of Mary Convent
800 N. 18th St.Kansas City, Kansas
May 4 at 9 a.m.
Join the Guild and friends of the Sisters for Mass at the convent.
Wills and Trusts Workshop
Good Shepherd Church (social hall)
12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee
May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
The speaker will be Casey Connealy, estate planning attorney, at Gaughan & Connealy. Register by visiting the website at: cfnek.org/events or contact Greg Alejos at (913) 647-0365 or by email at: galejos@archkck.org.
Tax-Smart Ways to Give
Indian Hills Country Club
6847 Tomahawk Rd., Mission Hills
May 8 at 11:30 a.m.
This luncheon is hosted by the Catholic Education Foundation in conjunction with the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas. Register online at: www.cefks.org/news-events/events.
Healing Mass
Cure’ of Ars Parish (Father Burak Room)
9405 Mission Rd., Leawood
May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Father Anthony Ouellette will preside over a Mass with prayers for healing. For information, call (913) 649-2026.
St. Isidore Feast Day Mass and Blessing of Seeds and Soil
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
May 15 at 10 a.m.
Join us for a day in honor of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, on his feast day. The day will begin with Mass followed by a rosary procession to the St. Isidore Shrine. Bring seeds and soil in a small, decorated basket to be placed at the altar for blessing. A freewill offering will be taken up to support the center. To attend, send an email to: info@christspeace.com or call (913) 773-8255. Let us know how many people will be attending.
Retrouvaille Weekend Retreat
Kansas City area
May 16-18
Do you need Retrouvaille? Has your romance faded? Do you argue without reaching resolution? Are you more like roommates than soulmates? Have you grown apart? Is your marriage in crisis? Retrouvaille can help you to rebuild your emotional connection, learn healthy communication methods, manage conflicts effectively and forgive and rebuild trust. Register online at: www.helpourmarriage.org.
Popcorn with the Pope
St. Pius X (Glowacki Room)
5500 Woodson Rd., Mission
May 18 at 2 p.m.
Join us to watch a movie, “Paul VI – St. Pius X” Join family and friends for this movie about these Popes.
‘Eucharistic Revival: A Mission of Light and Life’
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
May 23 at 5:30 p.m. – May 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a retreat in celebration of the National Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Mission. Rooted in the teachings of “Lumen Gentium” and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this retreat will explore the church’s call to live as missionary disciples of Christ. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Eucharist as the source and summit of their faith. Participants are eligible for a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee Year 2025 through this retreat. There are conferences, spiritual direction, eucharistic adoration, Mass, confession, and time for private prayer, reflection and walking. Cabins/courtyard rooms: $180 single/$270 couple or single guest rooms: $110. Meals are included. To attend, fill out the individual retreat form online at: ChristsPeace.com or call (913) 773-8255.
Virtual Catholic School Advancement Conference
May 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join us for live, drop-in webinars on topics ranging from communication, marketing strategies, student retention, donor engagement, website development and more. This event is open to anyone looking to learn about advancing Catholic education. Register online at: archkckcs.org/register.
Special Speaker Series
St. Pius X (Glowacki Room)
5500 Woodson Rd., Mission
June 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Darryl Burton from Miracle of Innocence will be talking about his experience being falsely imprisoned for 25 years before being exonerated. He has a very powerful message.
Summer Stream Camps
Holy Cross Parish
8101 W. 95th St., Overland Park
June 2 – 27
A variety of camps is offered for incoming kindergartners through eighth-graders. For a short description of camp offerings, with dates and times, go online to: https://holycrosscatholicschool.com/CurrentFamilies/summer-programs.
Blessed Stanley Rother Retreat
Spiritual Life Center
7100 E. 45th St., Wichita
June 6 at 6 p.m. – June 8 at noon
This retreat will explore the journey of Father Rother. Most of us will not be given the mission of pastoral services in Guatemala, nor be required to lay down our lives as witnesses to the faith in the face of murderous circumstances. Most of us are not invited to thread our way through life and death decisions to minister to people in our care. For more information and to register, go online to: www.slcwichita.org. The cost is $205 for commuters; $255 for a single and $235 for a double. Sign up by June 5 at 6 p.m.
Encounter City-Wide Healing Services
June 8 at 6 p.m. – St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas
Are you in need of prayer for physical healing – chronic conditions, broken bones, pain, cancer? Encounter School of Ministry is hosting four upcoming healing services. We have an expectation and faith for Jesus to work physical healing miracles on these nights. The night will consist of a time of worship, Gospel presentation on healing, corporate prayer for healing, and individual prayer for healing. We encourage anyone in need of physical healing to come as well as anyone wanting to encounter manifestations of God’s presence. This is an open event – no cost or registration. Jesus still heals today and desires to demonstrate the truth of the Gospel through healing.
Encounter Summer Intensive
Holy Trinity Parish (Quigley Center)
9150 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa
June 23 – 26 from 6 – 9 p.m. nightly
Eager to encounter the transforming power of Jesus alive and active today? Join us for the Encounter Summer Intensive as we prepare and activate you to more fully participate in the supernatural lifestyle of Jesus Christ and further bring about the kingdom of God here on earth. The summer intensive is a four-evening experience that provides a taste of the lifestyle Jesus has available for every Christian disciple. The topics of each night reflect the teachings offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry: Identity & Transformation, Hearing God & The Prophetic Gifts, Power & Physical Healing, and Inner Healing & Freedom. For more information, go online to: Encounterschool.org/kansas-city.
‘Gospel of Nonviolence: Living the Way of Jesus’
Keeler Women’s Center
759 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas
1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on the Gospel of nonviolence by learning how to live the way of Jesus.
Widowed Women of Faith
Perkins Restaurant (back room)
1720 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka
Third Tuesday of each month
Join us for lunch and companionship. No RSVP is needed, just come. Please invite other widowed women of faith. We meet every month on the third Tuesday and will continue all through 2025. Come join the fun! Questions? Send an email to: WidowedWomenofFaith@gmail.com or call (913) 558-0191.
Strawberry Hill Museum
720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas
Saturdays and Sundays
March though April
Strawberry Hill Museum has re-opened and is ready for guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Come and experience the history and architecture of the mansion built in 1887. Current classes are listed online as well as information about the Tea Room. Please join us for a visit. For more information about tickets and times, go online to: strawberryhillmuseum.org. Questions? Call (913) 371-3264. Guided tours are March through April at the following times: noon, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Divorce Support Group ‘Healing the Divorced Heart’
St. Michael the Archangel (Gabriel Room)
14251 Nall Ave., Leawood
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Those who have experienced a divorce understand, as perhaps few others can. We were sad, lonely, scared and angry, but we have found that with God, time and the support of others, healing is possible. For more information, visit the website at: www.stmichaelcp.org/divorce-support.
St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School Summer Camps
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
11411 Pflumm Rd., Overland Park
May – early August
Our summer camps give students entering grades K – 8th the chance to discover their potential in both sports and other activities like STEM camp, baking, cheer, crafting and more! Camps fill up fast, so register today online at: www.stasaints.net/athletics/summer-camps. We look forward to providing a positive camp experience for your camper! For questions, call the student life office at (913) 319-2416 or send an email to: btriggs@stasaints.net.
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