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Employment

Sacred Heart in Shawnee is hiring a marketing and communications specialist! – Are you bubbling with creativity and have professional experience in creating strategic marketing and communications plans that effectively engage and inspire diverse audiences? Are you skilled in graphic design and crafting compelling written communications to support parish events, campaigns and ministries? We may have the perfect role for you! Please go to this link to submit you application: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/JpSrpgMyZvMd.

Guest services concierge – Jury & Associates is in search of a friendly and professional guest services concierge to provide personal services and security on-site at The Catholic Center, downtown Kansas City, Missouri. We’re searching for an experienced individual who can provide high quality service to our clients and understands the importance of superb customer service. The successful candidate will have a confident personality, enjoy networking with clients and be equipped with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). For more information and to apply online, go to: https://kcsjcatholic.org/job-openings.

Care coordinator – Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate care coordinator or social worker to join our team. As a care coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring individuals receive the highest quality of care and support. You will work closely with health care providers, families and clients to create personalized care plans that promote well-being and independence. This opportunity is open to new graduates. To learn more and to apply, visit: https:// recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3045125/Santa-Marta-Retirement/Care-Coordinator.

Catholic elementary school principal – Saints. Peter & Paul School in Seneca 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 Father Arul Carasala at: acarasala@hotmail.com.

Catholic elementary school principal – John Paul II 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 Carla Mills at: cmills@archkck.org.

Loan officer position – Exchange Bank & Trust, Atchison, is seeking a full-time loan officer to join our team. As a loan officer, you will be responsible for evaluating loan applications, determining creditworthiness and making loan decisions. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients and provide exceptional customer service. The primary markets served include Atchison, Leavenworth and Doniphan counties in Kansas and Buchanan and Platte counties in Missouri. Qualifications include bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field. Prefer at least two years’ experience in the banking industry. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous bonus potential, health insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing. Salary based on experience. For more information or to apply, email resume to: bhawk@ebt.bank.

Director of medical services – Wyandotte and Olathe Pregnancy Clinics are hiring a director of medical services. This full-time director will be responsible for the management of the medical staff, including nurses and sonographers, in both clinics. Responsibilities include handling personnel matters, ensuring shifts at both clinics are staffed, and providing ultrasounds and other clinic services for patients. This is a critical position to our organization, requiring dedication to the mission and vision of WPC Inc. We are looking for a registered nurse and will provide training to the right person to obtain their sonography certification. Please contact Leah Conner at (913) 207-0186 or email at: lconner@wpcnetwork.org.

Staff job openings – Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served. Job openings:  assistant director of nursing, director of admissions  and nursing intake coordinator. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.

Catholic foreign missionary – Does your heart burn to share the good news of God’s love with others? Has your life been radically changed by encountering Jesus in his beloved poor? For nearly 30 years, Family Missions Company has helped form and send over 1,000 missionaries across the globe to preach the Gospel, serve the poor and make disciples. We are authentically Catholic, lay families and singles willing to follow the Holy Spirit wherever he leads. The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few. If God is stirring your heart, please contact us today to start a conversation. Jonathan Oakes – cell: (913) 725-0220; email: jon@familymissionscompany.com.

Faculty and adjunct faculty job openings – Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, is a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not other wise be served. Faculty job openings – Nursing faculty. Adjunct faculty job openings – psychology adjunct instructor for nursing and clinical nursing adjunct. Adjunct faculty Lansing Correctional Campus – Psychology adjunct. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.

Administrative assistant – Come join our team! A small family-owned company located in Lenexa is looking for an assistant to answer phones; invoicing; product ordering; some shipping/receiving and to assist the owner. 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.

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 hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.

Part-time assistant teacher – St. Michael the Archangel Preschool in Leawood is seeking a part-time assistant teacher for our 4’s classroom for the 2025-26 school year. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This position aids the lead teacher in conducting daily activities, carrying out licensure rules and regulations, and maintaining principles of sound Catholic education. See the full job description at: stmichaelcp.org/employment. Send a cover letter and resume to: jennie.wente@stmichaelcp.org.

Wanted to buy

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.

$$Paying Cash$$ – Antique Furniture, crocks, tin and cast iron toys, old tools,  glassware, American coins, jewelry. Most anything old. Please call Patricia at (913) 515-2950.

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

Home Improvement

Popcorn ceiling texture removal  
Call Jerry at (913) 206-1144. 30 years’ experience.
Interior painting specialist.
Member St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.

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.

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.

Haus To Home Remodeling – Let’s give that room a nice face-lift! Specializing in affordable room remodeling. From small projects to bathrooms and basements. Tile, paint, carpentry, wood rot, decks, drywall, etc. Free estimates. Call Cole at (913) 544-7352.

Services

CZ Handyman service – 25+ years working in home improvement. Painting, carpentry, flooring, wood rot and much more. Quality work with attention to detail. Clean, honest and fair. Please call Craig at (913) 980-9163.

Garage door repair expert
New Garage Doors
Garage Floor Coatings
A Total Door Inc., Since “83. Leaven discount
joe@atotaldoor.com or (913) 236-6440.

!!Early 2025 painting discount!! – At Stone Painting we offer interior & exterior house painting services. Check out our work at: www.stonepaintingkc.com.

AKC Pros roofing, siding, gutters, insulation – Did you get tired of the door-knocking and constant calls from different roofing companies after the storms this year? Now that the dust has settled, let’s talk. If it’s new damage or old damage, just give me a call. I’ll walk your roof and we will decide together whether to file a claim. Locally owned and operated, licensed and insured. Call Josh at (913) 709-7230.

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.

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.

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 send an email to: dandeeconst@aol.com.

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimages – Medjugorje is approved by the Vatican, receiving “nihil obstat” and encouraging people to go. The next pilgrimage date with visionary Mirjana Soldo as our hostess is March 12-20 and April 16-23, 2025. I am also available to speak to groups about Medjugorje. Call Grace at (913) 449-1806.

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.

Looking to buy or sell a home? – Buy or sell a home with someone who understands your values. We are a Catholic-owned, faith-driven team of Realtors, dedicated to helping fellow Catholics buy or sell homes in our community. We bring integrity, compassion and a commitment to your needs. Let us be part of your journey. Call Kevin Holmes (owner) at (913) 553-0539.

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.

Caregiving

Need caregiving at home? Don’t want to move? – For nearly 20 years, we have helped seniors stay in their home with personal care, med management and household assistance. We also specialize in dementia care with free dementia training for families, all at reasonable rates and terms. Call Benefits of Home Senior Care at (913) 422-1591.

Home Care – Can provide home care for those needing assistance. CNA, 15 years’ experience, background check available from past employers. Call (913) 526-0797.

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.

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 – Modular wheelchair ramp, used — like-new condition. Very clean, was installed in a garage. Originally purchased from Lifeway Mobility. EZ Access Pathway 3G Modular Access System. Ramp system is 80 square feet: two 4×4, two 3×6, one 4×3. Asking $3000. Call (913) 908-7343.

For sale – Sit-to-stand lift, used — like new. Used for less than one month. Already assembled and cleaned! Designed for active participation and for adults and seniors to lift and support themselves from a seated position. It promotes mobility by requiring users to participate in standing, transferring and sitting with caregiver assistance. Call (913) 908-7343.

For sale – Single mausoleum crypt at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.  Located inside in the Chapel Corridor. The cost is $7600. Currently all inside crypts are sold out. If interested in purchasing this inside crypt, call Linda at (913) 631-9962 and leave your name and phone number and she will return your call.

For sale – Burial plot for sale located in Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas. Queen of Heaven Garden, lot 92, section A. The original price was $2157 plus $338 for perpetual care, I am selling the plot for $2100. Please contact A. Leigh by texting (913) 309-7481. 

For sale –  Single (can be double deep for two) burial plot for sale located at Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. Located in block 8, lot 148, space 6. Asking $2100 (over $3100 if purchased at the cemetery). Call Gary at (913) 220-1335.