Catholic Calendar of Events in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
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October events:
Mexican Supper
Sacred Heart Catholic School
102 Cottonwood St., Emporia
Oct. 2 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy 2 tacos, rice, chips, salsa and a dessert. Advance donation: $12. At the door: $15. Dine-in, carry-out, and drive-thru available. Bring the whole family! For tickets call: (620) 343-7394.
Catholic Community Health Fall Ball
Fiorella’s Event Center
9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park
Oct. 3 at 5:15p.m.
Join Catholic Community Health for its 4th Annual Fall Ball, a benefit dinner supporting Catholic Community Health and Villa St. Francis. This year’s St. Francis Service Medal will be presented to Archbishop Emeritus Joseph F. Naumann and Msgr. Stuart Swetland. The evening begins with a social hour at 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. For questions, email mnolan@catholiccommunityhealth.org, or register online at CatholicCommunityHealth.org/fallball.
Transitus of St. Francis Celebration
Cure of Ars Church
9401 Mission Rd., Leawood
Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
From the earliest days of the Franciscan Order, the followers of St. Francis have gathered on or near October 3rd , the anniversary of his death to celebrate his transitus, that is, his passage from earthly life into everlasting life. Come join us as we hear from Lady Clare, brothers Angelo, Leo and Elias as they share their memories of Francis.
Fall Festival
Divine Mercy Church
555 W Main St., Gardner
Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and enjoy a fried chicken dinner, brats, hot dogs — bierocks and tamales to go. There is entertainment for young and old alike. Join the fun and fellowship. Tickets at divinemercyks.org.
Fall Bazaar
St. Theresa Catholic Church
203 E. 3rd Str., Perry
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ham and cheesy potatoes, plus pies/cakes, will be available in the parish hall. Carry out meals will be available also. The cost of the meal is $15 for adults and $5 for kids age 10 and under. Outdoor activities are open until 3 p.m. and include games for kids, silent auction, bingo, cake walk, country store, baked goods, beer garden, raffles and more.
Fall Bazaar
St. Boniface Church
32292 N.E. Norton Rd., Garnett
(Carmel Hall)
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Roast beef, potatoes, gravy, chicken and noodles, sauerkraut, green beans, salad, homemade bread and pie. Adults: $18; children 5 to 10: $5. Carry-out available to 1 p.m. There will be bingo, bake sale, craft sale and kids games too.
Strawberry Hill Golf Tournament
Sunflower Hills Golf Course
12200 Riverview Ave., Bonner Springs
Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.
Fee $100/player ($125 after 9/25). Tournament benefits the altar societies of Holy Family, St. John and St. Mary-St. Anthony Parishes. For reservations or questions contact: Carol Shomin (913) 897-4833 or cshomin@everestkc.net
Parish Mission
Good Shepherd Church
12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee,
Oct. 5 to 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
All are welcome as Father Richard Gielow, C.M. leads us to choose Christ in an anxious divided world. Confession will be offered at the end of Tuesday evening’s session.
Jason Evert Speaking Event
St. Michael the Archangel Church
14251 Nall Ave., Leawood
Oct. 7 from 6 to 9:15 p.m.
Jason Evert has a great gift of speaking to youth about current cultural issues are your face each day: questions about gender, our identity and the sacredness of our bodies. This is a retreat-style experience designed to help families discover God’s beautiful plan for love, identity, and the human person. Admission is $25 and includes a bundle of books and resources to help your family continue these important conversations at home. Visit the website for more info and to register.
Polka Dance Fundraiser
St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Hall
11221 Johnson Dr., Shawnee
Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.
Live music and a professional dance instructor to teach you how to polka — free admission! Sausage dinner and drinks available for purchase with proceeds benefiting preschool construction project.
Bingo Night
Sacred Heart Church
2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
The Sacred Hearts Knights of Columbus will be hosting bingo for cash prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshment available for purchase. For more information, call Kevin at (913) 207-0900.
Fall Festival
Sacred Heart Church
408 S. Cedar St., Ottawa
Oct. 11 from 12 to 4 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus will grill hamburgers, hotdogs and brats. Event features Mexican food, crafts, desserts, petting zoo and activities for the whole family. For more info email bbirzer@yahoo.com or call/text (785) 418-5701.
Cub Scout Car Wash
Country Club Bank
9400 Mission Rd., Leawood
Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and support the Cub Scouts of Cure of Ars Pack 3395 with our annual car wash. Funds go to the Cub Scout pack to provide their pinewood derby cars, Blue & Gold Banquet and awards. Those who come to the car wash also receive a buck slip with discounts at local restaurants. $10 per car.
Soup Supper and Auction
St. Bede’s Catholic Church
7344 Drought St., Kelly
Oct. 11 at 4 p.m.
Serving chili, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, ham sandwiches, hot dogs, pie and cake for a free will donation. Auction of handmade quilts and many other items. Games for all ages, country store and refreshments. The supper, silent auction and auction will be held in the parish hall.
Breakfast with the Knights
Divine Mercy Church
555 W. Main St., Gardner
Oct. 11 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
The breakfast will include eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles and drinks. Join us for great fellowship. The cost is $7 for those over the age of 13; free for ages 12 and under. Proceeds are used for charitable works, such as scholarships and other giving throughout the year.
Rosary Rally
Church of the Ascension
9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
Oct. 11 from 3 to 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 followed by benediction and the opportunity to enroll in the Brown Scapular. More info: rosaryrallieskc.org.
Retreat on St. John’s Gospel
Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center
4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth
October 12 to 18
“The Beloved Discipleship,”presented by S. Mary McGlone, CSL, will examine the Gospel of John as the way of entering to the call we have to become the beloved disciples of Jesus in today’s world. The rhythm of prayer will include times for silence, personal prayer and individual accompaniment, if requested. Please visit MarillacCenter.org for more information and to register.
Candlelight Healing & Remembrance Mass
Queen of the Holy Rosary Church
7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park
Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Have you or someone you know lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, early infant death or death of a child at any age? If so, please join us to honor the children we’ve lost. A light reception will follow in the church hall. For more information, please contact Queen of the Holy Rosary Walking With Moms in Need. Email: qhrwalkingwithmoms@gmail.com or Call/Text: (913) 735-0583.
American Trivia Night
Father Quigley Center
9201 Summit St., Lenexa
Oct. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Join Regina Caeli Academy trivia night and silent auction benefiting student scholarships. Tickets: single $40, couple $70, table of 8 $250, online-only $10. For more information, email: jakescott161@gmail.com.
Trivia Fundraiser
St. Terese Little Flower
(Parish hall)
5814 Euclid Ave., Kansas City, Missouri
Oct. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Doors open 6 p.m. $160 for table of 8 or $20/person (10 rounds of trivia, 2 individual games, 10 mulligans). BYO food/drink. RSVP trivianight2000@gmail.com.
Holy Spirit Golf Tournament
Heritage Park Golf Course
16447 Constance St., Olathe
Oct. 16 at 9 a.m.
Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council #11661, the tournament is 18 holes with a cart in the format of a 4 person team scramble. If there are individuals, we will pair you up with a team. $80 per golfer (includes 2 drink tickets and lunch). This is a fundraiser for the Council’s Religious Fund that provides support to the priests, seminarians and sisters.
Bereavement Meeting
Cure of Ars Church
(Father Burak room)
9405 Mission Rd., Leawood
October 17 at 8:30 a.m.
The Bereavement Ministry will have a grief support meeting after the 8 a.m. Mass. For more information call (913) 649-2026.
Responding to the Call Retreat
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
Oct. 16 to 18
Designed for those exploring faith or growing in discipleship, this retreat reflects on the foundations of the Catholic faith and God’s invitation to relationship. Guided by Peter Kreeft’s writings, it offers a welcoming space to listen, reflect, and respond to God’s call. Cabins/courtyard rooms: $180; single/$270; couple or single guest rooms: $110 (meals included). Fill out the individual retreat form at ChristsPeace.com or call (913) 773-8255.
Holy Name of Jesus 150th Anniversary
16 S. Iowa St., Kansas City, Kansas
October 17 to 18
The anniversary weekend will feature special Masses with honored guests, unique events that honor our legacy and look forward to the future as well as entertainment and many types of food. Visit our website for more information. RSVP required for Oct. 17 events.
Parish Festival
St. Catherine Church
205 S. Lawrence St., Emporia
Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled day for all ages. Enjoy delicious food, lively entertainment, exciting prizes, games, face painting and a festive celebration of our community and culture. Bring your family and friends and come hungry for a great time!
Pro-Life Dinner
Fiorella’s Event Space
9000 West 137th St., Overland Park
Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Keynote speaker: Brandon Tatum, Turning Point USA Contributor. $100 per person. All proceeds benefit Vitae Foundation. Register at vitaefoundation.org/events or call (573) 634-4316.
Fall Craft and Bake Sale
501 S. Willow Dr., Olathe
Oct. 22 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proceeds support pregnancy centers, Care Portal at Prince of Peace, The Little Sisters of the Poor nursing center and Starfish. Cash and checks only.
A Worship Night with Matt Maher & Sarah Kroger
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13615 West 92nd St., Lenexa
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Join for a night of music from Matt and Sara’s Cathedrals Tour: A Proclomation of the Kingdom of God. Tickets: cathedrals.live
Community Harvest Festival
St. Dominic Catholic Church
416 Ohio Ave., Holton
Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.
Join St. Dominic Church’s growing community in celebrating its First Annual Community Harvest Festival! Pulled pork and fresh cut fries, games for all ages, live music and fellowship. Festivities begin immediately after the 4 p.m. Mass. Live auction begins 8:15. Proceeds of the event support the future of St. Dominic Church.
Morning of Reflection
The Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City
Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice
5401 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Missouri
Oct. 24 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Led by Br. Carl Caceres, S.J., this morning of reflection will invite participants to view and reflect on selected scenes from The Chosen, the multi-season series about the life of Jesus and the apostles. The selected scenes will highlight a variety of important spiritual themes in the Gospels and be used as the gateway to reflect on how the imaginative rendering of material from the Gospels invites us to reflect on aspects of our own faith journey, spiritual life, and relationship with God. There will be time for individual reflection as well as small and large group discussion. For details and to register visit: https://www.ignatiancenterkc.org/events/https://secure.qgiv.com/for/preret/event/fmor2026
Silent Retreat
Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center
4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth
October 26 to 31
Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center will be a quiet, peace-filled space, open to receive those looking for prayer, rest and renewal. All are welcome to come and make silent personal or directed retreats. Please visit MarillacCenter.org for more information and to register.
Fall Luncheon & Card Party
St. Ann Catholic Church
7231 Mission Rd., Prairie Village
Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Women are invited to enjoy lunch, games and a cash raffle for gift cards. Tickets are $25/per person at www.stannpv.org/lunchandcardparty. Questions? Call event chairs Paddi at (913) 406-7252 or Suzanne (913) 638-7987.
November events:
Turkey Dinner
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
102 Exchange St., Emporia
Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Serving turkey dinner with all the trimmings: turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sauerkraut, cranberry and other assorted salads, dinner rolls and assorted homemade desserts (most especially pumpkin pie). Cost: $15.
Soup Luncheon & Fall Bazaar
Holy Family Church
W. 1st St. & Kansas Ave., Alma
Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Serving choice of soup: chicken noodle, potato, chili, vegetable beef and ham & bean soups with homemade pie for dessert. Country store, bingo, bounce house and raffle with awesome prizes and lots of cash! See Facebook event or email holyfamilyparishalma@gmail.com for more info.
Turkey Dinner
St. Benedict Parish
676 St. Benedict Rd., Bendena
Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All are welcome to come enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. There will be a wide variety of salads and desserts all for a free-will offering. Take-out meals available in the parish garage. Raffle for a beautiful quilt, cash amounts and other donated items. Be sure to look for the giant turkeys on Highway 20, just West of Bendena on your way to the church.
Rising from Grief to Hope Retreat
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
Nov. 6 to 8
Enter a sacred space of healing and hope as you reflect on life, death, and eternal life. Guided by the Church’s teaching and the promise of Christ, this retreat offers comfort, faith-filled perspective, and hope in the midst of grief and loss. Cabins/courtyard rooms: $180; single/$270; couple or single guest rooms: $110 (meals included). Fill out the individual retreat form at ChristsPeace.com or call (913) 773-8255.
Gen-X Catholic Singles Meet-Up
Funky Town
8300 Blue Pkwy., Kansas City, Missouri
Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.
For single Catholic men and women born 1965 to 1980 who want to build a fun community! Come as you are to dance and enjoy drinks, food and company. No need to RSVP. Find us on Facebook: Gen-X Catholic Singles of Kansas City (XCS).
Recurring Events:
Breakfast with the Knights
Divine Mercy Church
555 W Main Street., Gardner
Oct. 11 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
The breakfast will include eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles and drinks. Join us for great fellowship. The cost is $7 for those over the age of 13; free for ages 12 and under. Proceeds are used for charitable works, such as scholarships and other giving throughout the year.
Family Lodge Volunteer Days
reStart
3517 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri
Ongoing
We are welcoming individuals and groups to help clean, paint, organize and prepare rooms before families move in to the Family Lodge. Volunteers can serve for as little as an hour or stay for several hours, depending on their availability. Interested individuals or groups can sign up here.
Seasons of Hope
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
411 Pioneer, Seneca
Sundays at 5 p.m.
Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered support group that is a nurturing link to the church, the almighty and anyone of faith who are mourning. Anyone mourning a lost ins invited to come and bring a guest. For more information, call or text: Julie Strathman, (785) 294-8360, Roger Becker, (785) 364-6393 or Janet Hermesch, (785) 294-0779.
Widowed Women of FaiTh Lunch
Perkins Restaurant
(back room)
1720 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka
3rd Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us for lunch and companionship. No RSVP needed, just come. Invite others. Questions? Email: Widowed WomenofFaith@gmail.com or call Julie at (913) 558-0191.
Theology of Dating Event
St. Pius X Church
5500 Woodson Rd., Mission
First Wednesday of the month
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a potluck meal followed by a presentation on how to navigate dating struggles. Come meet new people, socialize and get practical dating tips from a Catholic perspective. Questions: katie@findingadamfindingeve.com. More info: https://findingadamfindingeve.com.
Santa Marta Tour
Santa Marta Retirement Community
13800 W. 117th St., Olathe
Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Join us and enjoy a small sample of what life is like at our community. On Walk-in Wednesdays, learn about the Santa Marta community. To RSVP or find a complete list of our upcoming events, call (913) 489-2683; visit the website at: SantaMartaRetirement.com/Events; or call (913) 489-2683 for more information.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Queen of the Holy Rosary Church
7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Join for adoration and benediction. Please use the S.W. doors of the church. Call Judy at (913) 963-3191 for information.
Divorce Support Group ‘Healing the Divorced Heart’
St. Michael the Archangel Church
(Gabriel room)
14251 Nall Ave., Leawood
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Holy Face League
Holy Spirit Church
11300 103rd St., Overland Park
2nd Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Regional monthly meeting to pray, learn, share and together offer reverence to God through his Holy Face. Send questions to: David at holyfaceop@gmail.com.
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 www.stmichaelcp.org/divorce-support.
Millions of Monicas Prayer Group
Church of the Ascension
9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
2nd Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Join with other mothers as we pray to grow in holiness and humility and for our children’s return to the Catholic Church. For more information contact Veronica at (913) 481-8113 or visit www.millionsofmonicas.com.
Divorce Support Group
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
From ‘Called To Love Again’: Divorce isn’t the end of your story. Join us for formation and community to prepare you for what is next. Make new friends and get tips for healing and hope. Questions to: katie@thecall2love.com. More info on website.