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Employment
St. Mary Food Kitchen manager – Do you have a calling to serve others? St. Mary Food Kitchen in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking to hire a full-time manager. The ideal candidate has a calling to serve the hungry in an urban context; helps church coordinators and volunteers serve a daily hot meal; is willing to work with the Hot Lunch, Inc., board of directors; and is able to communicate well, verbally and in writing. Skills in fundraising, marketing, social media and community outreach are beneficial. Salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 based on experience and education. A college degree is preferred. Interested? Please email your application to: hotlunchserviceinc@gmail.com.
Caregiver needed – Are you looking for an in-home caregiving opportunity? The Shikles family is urgently hiring a dedicated and compassionate caregiver for the care of Stephen Shikles. Pay is negotiable; up to 40 hours per week. For more information, please contact Lisa Shikles at (913) 229-2356 or lisa.shikles@gmail.com.
Director of development – The Catholic Education Foundation is seeking to hire a full-time director of development who would be responsible for cultivating and securing contributions from donors to meet annual fundraising goals. A minimum of seven successful years in fundraising or corporate sales is required. Please visit employment opportunities on the archdiocesan website at: archkck.org, click on “Employment Opportunities,” then “Openings in our Archdiocese” and scroll down and click on “Director of development” for more information and to apply.
Make a meaningful impact today – Join L’Arche Heartland as a direct support professional in our residential homes. Contribute to the empowerment and enrichment of adults with developmental disabilities as they engage in meaningful lifestyles. We have immediate full-time positions available. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision expenses. Conveniently situated in downtown Overland Park. Training provided. Apply now by visiting our website at: www.larcheks.org/join-our-team or by emailing: james@larcheks.org.
Pastoral Minister and Animator – The Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), a community of Catholic women religious with deep roots in Wichita, are looking for two persons to help form theconvent’s community Life Team, which will be comprised of two vacant positions, a pastoral minister and an animator, plus our current center administrator. Qualified applicants would minister to bring vitality and quality of life to the Sisters living at our Wichita Center, a continuum care residence in west Wichita. This three-member team will collaborate on administration, communication, spirituality, community vitality, hospitality and health/wellness for approximately 40 Sisters. Team members may be offered full-time or part-time employment, including benefits. Detailed job descriptions of the two available positions may be requested from the director of human resources at: cuddiheed@adorers.org.
Campus minister – St. James Academy is seeking a full-time campus minister. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a passion for evangelization and discipleship who is experienced in Catholic ministry. Those interested should apply at the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org/apply and send a cover letter and resume to the vice president of faith and mission, Deborah Nearmyer, at: dnearmyer@sjakeepingfaith.org.
Catholic elementary school principal – St. Matthew, Topeka, is seeking an individual with demonstrated skill in the academic and spiritual formation of students, as well as in the recruitment, development and retention of high caliber, joyfully Catholic faculty and staff. The principal must be current regarding best practices in Catholic education and be able to lead a diverse community in continually striving for greatness. St. Matthew has approximately 140 students in grades K-8 and employs 15 teachers. Applicants for principal must be practicing Catholics, understand the mission of Catholic schools and have or be eligible for Kansas licensure in educational leadership. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Please apply on line at: www.archkckcs.org/apply. For more information, please contact Rev. John M. Torrez at: jtorrez@archkck.org. Deadline for applications is Nov. 30.
Bookkeeper/accountant – The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking to hire a full-time bookkeeper/accountant. Responsibilities include all aspects of the accounts receivable functions for the chancery offices and to issue invoices to parishes and archdiocesan institutions. A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience in accounts receivable or other accounting functions is preferred. Please go online to: archkck.org/jobs and scroll down and click on “Current Job Openings” then click on “Bookkeeper/ Accountant” for details and to apply.
Coordinator of vision and campus ministry – The Didde Catholic Campus Center is seeking a coordinator of vision and campus ministry position. The coordinator is responsible for the pastoral and strategic leadership of the campus faith community in an academic setting. The position is full-time exempt, based on 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and some presence during weekend and evening events as necessary. To apply, contact Father Ashmore at: chaplain@diddecenter.org; Vickie Walworth at: vickie@diddecenter.org; or call (620) 343-6765.
Nonmedical caregivers – Saint Rita Home Care is hiring nonmedical caregivers for seniors. Seeking compassionate individuals to fill all shifts. We serve people in Johnson, Douglas, Miami, Franklin and Leavenworth counties. Kansas state licensed, nonmedical home care agency. Call or text Renee Margush at (913) 229-4267, or rmargush@saintritahc.com. Member of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.
Part-time LIFEChoice associate – The purpose of the LIFEChoice intern is to assist in the execution of the Coalition Life mission of “Ending Abortion Peacefully and Prayerfully” through sidewalk counseling activities at the local abortion facility in Overland Park and collaboration with volunteers, churches and donors. Furthermore, the LIFEChoice intern assists with office- and outreach-related tasks as assigned by the intern’s supervisor. Requirements include: pray daily for the mission of Coalition Life; no experience needed; flexible work schedule; 20 – 29 hours per week; work three – four shifts per week; maintain equipment and signs at sidewalk counseling/prayer vigil locations; and assist with banquet and other fundraising or outreach activities. To apply, go online to: coalitionlife.com/jobs.
Catholic high school principal – Bishop Ward School in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking an individual with demonstrated skill in the academic and spiritual formation of students, as well as in the recruitment, development and retention of high caliber, joyfully Catholic faculty and staff. The principal must be current regarding best practices in Catholic education and be able to lead a diverse community in continually striving for greatness. Proficiency in speaking Spanish is preferred! Bishop Ward has approximately 300 students in grades 9 – 12 and employs 33 teachers. Applicants for principal must be practicing Catholics, understand the mission of Catholic schools and have or be eligible for Kansas licensure in educational leadership. Apply online at: www.archkckcs.org/apply. For more information, contact Jay Dunlap, president, at: jdunlap@wardhigh.org. Bishop Ward is accepting applications until the position is filled and will reach out to candidates as applications are submitted.
Part-time accountant – St. Pius X Parish in Mission is looking to hire a part-time accountant. This position usually requires two – five hours per week and requires working from home with a church-provided computer loaded with QuickBooks accounting software. Responsibilities include overall financial management, payroll, accounts payable, posting weekly deposits, preparing monthly financial statements and annual budget, reconciliation of accounts and other financial tasks. The successful candidate will preferably have an accounting degree with five years’ experience along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to: galba@spxmission.org.
Staff job openings – Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, has the following staff job openings available: Chief financial officer, nursing school faculty, admissions counselor, director of development. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
Full-time custodian – The Church of the Nativity Parish School has immediate openings for a full-time custodian. Qualified applicants should have prior custodial experience, specifically in a school environment. Maintenance experience would be a plus. The full-time position is scheduled to work M-F from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the part-time from 4 to 8 p.m. M-F. Some holiday work is expected. Applicants must have a compatible work history, references, dependable transportation and be willing to participate in a background check. The Church of the Nativity expects to pay market compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Nativity has a history of retaining its employees, who enjoy the advantages of working at a vibrant, collaborative, faith-based place of worship and education. Nativity Parish School is located at 3700 W. 119th, Leawood. Nativity offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, vacation and 401(k). Interested applicants should send resumes and work history to: mhyde@kcnativity.org. No phone calls please.
Make a meaningful impact today – Join L’Arche Heartland as an assistant in our Day Service Program. Contribute to the empowerment and enrichment of adults with developmental disabilities as they engage in meaningful daytime activities. Enjoy evening and or weekend hours, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. We have immediate full-time positions available. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision expenses. Conveniently situated in downtown Overland Park. Training provided. Apply now by visiting our website at: www.larcheks.org/join-our-team.
Drivers and riders needed – Drivers needed part time. We take patients to behavioral health facilities around town. Retirees welcomed. Two employees (don’t need to be drivers) ride in the company van on every trip. See Geminitransports.com or call Robert at (785) 766-5763 for more information.
Early childhood educators – With multiple locations in Johnson County, Special Beginnings Early Learning Center provides high quality child-care in a safe, loving Christian environment. Our classrooms are full and we are looking to add to our amazing team. We are looking for both full-time and part-time teachers for all ages of children. If you have an excellent work ethic, a heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education, we would love to meet you. For more information or to apply, call Anne at (913) 894-0131, ext. 102.
Faculty and adjunct faculty job openings – Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, is a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served. Faculty job openings include prior learning coordinator, and nursing school faculty. Adjunct faculty job openings: clinical nursing adjunct, and psychology pool, English adjunct and math at Lansing Correctional Campus. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
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 up hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.
Now hiring – drivers and aides – Assisted Transportation is hiring safe drivers and aides to transport students in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, in company vans. Drivers earn $14 – $16 per hour. Part-time and full-time schedules available. CDL not required. Retirees are encouraged to apply. Make a difference in your community by helping those in need! Call (913) 262-5190 or visit www.assistedtransportation.com for more information. EEO.
Scientific equipment technician – Would you like to make a difference in a small growing company? Seeking individuals looking for flexible part-time work maintaining and repairing small equipment for our family company which has been in the local area for over 40 years. Service is completed at customer’s locations locally and within a four-state area. Dependable transportation is a must. Positive attitude, dependability, time management and self-motivation skills, as well as being quality- and customer-oriented are required. Mostly on-the-job training. Electrical knowledge a plus. Please send resume to: Yourcareer101@gmail.com.
Services
ACT Prep – Founded by a Bishop Miege graduate, pathway Prep has helped over 250 students during the last four years improve their scores. In-person or virtual sessions available. For more information, visit: pathwayprepkc.com and contact Alex Pint at (913) 991-8217 or: alex@pathwayprepkc.com.
Tutor – Instructions available in the following areas: piano, guitar, voice and music theory. Instructor has 18 years’ experience. For more information, call/text Kathleen at (913) 206-2151 or email: Klmamuric@yahoo.com.
Divine Cleaning KC – Divine Cleaning KC is a Catholic, veteran, family-owned cleaning business offering residential and commercial recurring cleans. The typical clean is priced 13.5-14 cents per square foot. For an estimate or to schedule your first clean, send us a text at (913) 374-6332.
WELLERBEEF.COM – Let us be your local farm source for beef for your dinner table. Local, Catholic, family farm. Humanely raised. No antibiotics/hormones. Grass fed and traditional. Starter pack to a whole cow. Free delivery in Kansas City area. We pay the butcher’s processing fees
Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns – Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, licensed clinical professional counselor, at (913) 909-2002.
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 email: dandeeconst@aol.com.
Mike Hammer local moving – A full-service mover. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage container load/unload, and in-home moving. No job too small. Serving JoCo since 1987. St. Joseph, Shawnee, parishioner. Call Mike at (913) 927-4347 or send an email to: mike@mikehammermoving.com.
Masonry work – Quality new or repair work. Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second- generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 271-0362.
Catholic counseling – For individuals, couples, families, adolescents and young adults. Sam Meier, MA, LPC. Call (913) 952-2267 or book an appointment at: StillwaterKC.com, in person or Telehealth.
Double A’s lawn service
Lawn mowing, mulching, gutters, leaf removal, brush removal and hedge trimming
Free estimates, insured and insured.
Alex Spoerre (913) 488-5195.
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.
Home Improvement
Free estimates – We are offering free estimates to all those thinking about painting this year. At Stone Painting, we put the customer first. We provide interior, exterior house painting along with deck staining, fence painting, etc. Stone Painting ensures a professional, clean and fair-priced job. Call today for your free estimate. (913) 963-6465.
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.
EL SOL Y LA TIERRA
*Commercial & residential
*Lawn renovation
*Mowing
*Cleanup and hauling
*Dirt grading/installation
*Landscape design
*Free estimates
Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!!
Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391
Tradesman – I do bathrooms, kitchens, basements, tile and all kinds of flooring, as well as painting, staining, sheetrock, knockdown ceilings, decks and fences. My family and I always appreciate the support. Please call Joshua at (913) 709-7230. Check out my Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FSHome ExteriorsandRemodeling. Call or email Joshua to set up a free estimate at (913) 709-7230 or at: josh.fser@gmail.com.
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. We have lots of other services, too: tile, paint, carpentry, wood rot, decks, drywall, etc. Free estimates. For photos of our projects and to find out more about our company, visit us at: Haustohomekc.com or call Cole at (913) 544-7352.
Local Handyman – Painting int. and ext., wood rot, mason repair), gutter cleaning (gutter covers), dryer vent cleaning, sump pump (replace, add new), windows, doors (interior and exterior) honey-do list, window cleaning and more! Member of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118.
For Sale
For sale – Two plots at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Olathe. Lot 25, plots 3 and 4. One burial vault and one interment fee. Current value is $6200, asking $3000. Seller to pay conveyance fee. Call Bob at (913) 768-0668.
For sale – Two plots at Mount Moriah Cemetery at 19507 Holmes, Kansas City, Missouri. Lot 92, block 26, two spaces. Valued at $9600, must sell. Asking $4000 or best offer. Call JoAnn at (913) 262-9582.
For sale – Two niches/columbarium at Resurrection Cemetery located in the Holy Family Mausoleum, corridor/garden, Nativity section, tier E1, niches 206-208. Original cost $5200, selling for $4000. Call Greg at (816) 944-6886.
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 – Double marble niche at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa. Located in the Prince of Peace section, Queen of Saints tier H2, niche 715. Valued at $6185, asking $3700; will pay $200 conveyance fee. Must sell. Call Dick Weber at (913) 908-1373.
For sale – Two plots at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Section 3 Old, lot 136, plots 5 and 10. Flat markers only. Contact Ann at (913) 620-5687.
For sale – Single plot suitable for regular burial or cremation. Mt. Calvary Cemetery, KCK. Section 11, lot 80, space 3-A. Valued at $2200. Sell for $2100 and I pay conveyance fee. Contact David at (913) 980-0042.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage – Join us for a pilgrimage to Medjugorje March 12 – 20, 2024; May 14 – 22, 2024; and June 16 – 28, 2024 (Poland and Medjugorje). Are you being called to go? Hosted by visionary Mirjana Soldo. Call Grace Legaspi for details 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.
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
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.
Family member with dementia or need help at home? – We specialize in helping seniors live SAFELY at home, where they want to live! We also offer free dementia training and resources for families and caregivers. Benefits of Home – Senior Care, www.Benefitsofhome.com or call (913) 422-1591.
Wanted to Buy
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 – Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings, pottery, sterling, etc. Single pieces or estate. Renee, (913) 475-7393. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.
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.
Cash paid – for old tools, old jewelry, old furniture, military items, fishing lures, hunting items, old crocks, arrowheads and old signs. I buy all kinds of older things — house or barn contents, an estate or just one item. Call Patricia any time at (913) 515-2950. Parishioner at Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa.
Wanted to buy – I buy coin collections, military items, pocket watches, jewelry, class rings, old toys, holiday items and more. Cash in hand. Call Kirk at (913) 213-9843.