Catholic Calendar of Events in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
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October events:
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.
Little Flower Circle Meeting
Christ the King Church
(Yadrich hall)
5973 S.W. 25th St., Topeka
Oct. 25 at 12:40 p.m.
Join the Daughters of Isabella for a rosary, business meeting and social time. If anyone knows of a member or family member of Daughters of Isabella in need of prayers, call Shirley: (785) 554-3028.
Beer & Hymns
KC Bier Co.
310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, Missouri
Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“Beer & Hymns” has become an international phenomenon, gathering people together in various pub settings to sing both church hymns and secular songs as they eat and drink. Everyone who enjoys singing is welcome! No cost to attend. This event is sponsored by the local chapters of National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Questions, contact Theresa Vitt at npminkc@gmail.com.
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.
Heartache to Healing
Church of the Ascension
(St. John room)
9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Heartache to Healing is a social support group for men and women widowed early in life. We’ve planned a game night with fall snacks and drinks and lots of socializing. Feel free to bring your favorite game and maybe a snack or drink to share. Your emailed RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, to Laura at khaeus1@hotmail.com, or Damon at damon452@yahoo.com.
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.
All Saints Eve Vespers
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
3333 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri
Oct. 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate All Hallows (Saints) Eve at beautiful Redemptorist Church during a grace-filled holy hour, with evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction and a special Litany of the Saints. Join us in honoring the Saints on the Eve of their feast day and asking for their intercession.
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.
Hallowtide Bazaar
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
501 E. Chippewa St., Paola
Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holy Trinity in Paola welcomes everyone to come and enjoy a fabulous meal and fellowship as we celebrate “Hallowtide” (Halloween, All Saints and All Souls day). Join us for a family event of food, games, a raffle that includes gift cards, a quilt, a Blackstone grill, an e-scooter, a fresh meat bundle and other great items, as well as the country store. Lunch will be served from 11 to 2:00 and takeout meals are available.
Parish Mission
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13615 W. 92nd St., Lenexa
Nov. 2 to 4 at 7 p.m.
Join us for this parish mission on Eucharistic Encounter with Jesus through Mary, directed by Fr. Andrew Marshall, chaplain of the Adoratio Foundation. Adoration with beautiful Marian monstrance, devotional music, lectio divina and mission presentation inspired by St. Maximilian Kolbe.
Ignatius Book Fair
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Library)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence
Nov. 4 to 8
Join us for the Ignatius Book Fair hosted at Corpus Christi Catholic School. The book fair provides Catholic books and wholesome titles for students ages Pre-K to 8th grade. Sale hours: Nov. 4 and 5 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Nov. 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
Craft Fair
Holy Angels Church
15408 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor
Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public. There will be 25 vendors with food available for purchase.
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).
Mater Dei Fall Bazaar
Mater Dei Catholic Church
911 S.W. Clay St., Topeka
Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us Nov. 7 for friendship and fellowship,;we will have hamburgers, brats, hotdogs, live music and auction. Nov. 8 join us for a traditional turkey dinner with sides and pie. $15 for adults, $7 for children (6 to 12), children 5 and under are free.
Breakfast with the Knights
Divine Mercy Church
555 W Main Street., Gardner
Nov. 8 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.
Forgiveness Retreats
Topeka-area locations
Nov. 14 and from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Forgiveness is essential for spiritual, mental, and physical health. Inspiration, scripture, prayer and tools are offered to help reach peace through forgiveness. Each is a free event and open to all. Nov. 14 will be at Mother Teresa Catholic Church and Nov. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Event Center. Please register with Pat Carter at (785) 220-0757 or pcarter1223@gmail.com.
Golumbki Dinner
St Casimir Catholic Church
(Parish hall)
715 Pennsylvania St., Leavenworth
Nov. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Dinner includes golumbki (cabbage roll) or meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, red sauce, roll, drink and desert. This event is sponsored by the St Casimir Men’s Society.
Widowed Women of FaiTh Lunch
Perkins Restaurant (back room)
1720 S.W. Wanamaker Rd., Topeka
Nov. 17 from 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.
Craft Show and Bake Sale
Mother Teresa Catholic Church
2014 N.W. 46th St, Topeka
Nov. 19 from 8 am to 6 pm
Nov. 20 from 8 am to 4 pm
Shop for the holidays! Enjoy a large selection of handcrafted items and homemade treats. Many new and unique gifts and decor. Soups and cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase during lunch.
Death Penalty Webinar
Zoom (registration required)
Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m.
When an execution occurs, the impact is not just on the person executed. During this webinar, you will hear from a murder victim family member, a corrections professional and a defense attorney who all have firsthand experience with the death penalty. This is hosted by the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty (KCAPD). For more information contact KCADP at info@ksabolition.org or (785) 235-2237. This is a free event.
Rosary Rally
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church
5035 Rainbow Blvd, Mission Woods
Nov. 22 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.
December events:
Advent Silent Retreat
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer
22131 Meagher Rd., Easton
Dec. 4 to 6
Drawing on God Sent His Son by Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, this Advent retreat invites participants to contemplate the mystery of the Incarnation as a living and personal encounter with Christ. Through Scripture-based conferences, silence and prayer, you will deepen their understanding of why the Father sent his son and prepare their hearts to welcome Emmanuel — God with us — more fully this Christmas. 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.
Forgiveness Retreat
Christ the King Catholic Church
5973 S.W. 25th St. A, Topeka
Nov. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Forgiveness is essential for spiritual, mental, and physical health. Inspiration, scripture, prayer and tools are offered to help reach peace through forgiveness. The event is free and open to all. Please register with Pat Carter at (785) 220-0757 or pcarter1223@gmail.com.
Recurring Events:
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.