Social Calendar
Feb.
3 Holy Name School, 1007 Southwest
Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., will host a taco dinner from 5:30 - 9 p.m. on Feb. 3 in the cafeteria. The cost
is $5 per plate. There will also be raffles for multiple items including an
Xbox 360, a Kindle e-reader, two overnight hotel stays and more. All proceeds
will benefit the eighth-grade graduation fund.
4 The Militia of
Immaculata will meet on Feb. 4, and every first
Saturday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Redemptorist Social Service Center, 207 W. Linwood, Kansas City, Mo. For more information,
call Christine Rossi at (913) 268-0208.
5 St. Mary Church, St. Benedict, will host its annual soup lunch from 11 a.m. - 2
p.m. on Feb. 5. Chili, vegetable beef soup, and chicken noodle soup will be
served along with relishes and pie. Freewill offerings will be collected.
St. Patrick Parish, 1086 N.
94th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host a spaghetti dinner on Feb.
5 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters, Servants of
Mary. For information or to purchase tickets in advance, call (913) 371-3423.
7 The Atchison
Region Serra Club will meet on Feb. 7 in the ACES
chapel. The evening will begin with a Mass for vocations, followed by a viewing of “Fishers of Men,” a
vocation video sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For
information, call Theresa Jirakks at (913) 367-0560. All are welcome to attend.
The Keeler Women’s
Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., hosts
a monthly book club for women from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. This month’s book is “Dry Grass of August”
by Anne Jean Mayhew. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or
visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.
7
& 14 The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave.,
Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Breast Cancer
Education,” a two-part program, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on
Feb. 7 & 14. The program presenter will be Kandy Powers, ARNP, of the
Breast Cancer Prevention Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center. For
information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at:
www.mountosb.org/kwc.
9 The Holy Women series for February
will focus on Nawal el Saadawi, an Egyptian writer, doctor, and sociologist who
has helped lead the movement for women’s rights in the Arab world. Sister
Thomasita Homan, OSB, will be the presenter from 1 - 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave.,, Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, call
(913) 906-8990, or
visit the website at: www.mountosb.org.
10-12 St. Fidelis Friary, located in Victoria,
will host a vocation discernment
retreat from Feb. 10 - 12 for men from 18 - 40 years of age. For information or
to register, call Father John Lager, OFM Cap., at
(303) 981-1111 or send an email to him at: johnclager@aol.com.
11 Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, will host a trivia night on Feb. 11 at
the school, located at 8101 W. 95th St. The cost of $12.50 per person includes
snacks and beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Organize
teams of 8 - 10 players and register together. Individuals will be placed on
teams. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the trivia contest will begin at 7 p.m. For
information or to register, call Kathleen DeKraai at (913) 599-6395 or send an
email to her at: dekraai@yahoo.com.
Queen of the Holy
Rosary-Wea Parish, 22705 Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host “A Night in Monte Carlo” on Feb. 11. The doors open at 6 p.m. The
cost of $25 per person includes dinner, drinks and gaming. Proceeds will
benefit the school. To purchase tickets, call the school office at (913)
533-2462 or Allison Kanakares at (913) 481-7851 or send an email to:
akanakares@kc.rr.com.
A healing Mass in honor of St.
Peregrine, patron of those suffering from cancer or other serious illnesses,
will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 11 at Holy Spirit
Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland
Park. The sacrament of anointing of the sick will be offered. Special devotions
and blessings will be offered with a first- class relic of St. Peregrine.
Packets containing novena prayer and a third-class relic will be available. For
information, contact the parish office at (913) 492-7318 or Marge Hattrup at
(913) 492-7682.
The Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo., will host a
winter prayer workshop, entitled “Motions of the Soul,” from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on
Feb. 11. Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, will discuss how discernment is a process
of “praydreaming.” By learning how to let God dream in us, we can begin to
touch our deep desires and be more attuned to the movements within our deepest
beings. The cost is $20 per person. Scholarships are available. For information
or to register, send an email to: info@ignatian centerkc.org, or call (816)
523-5115, ext. 212.
Holy Family Church, Kansas City, Kan., will host a Valentine’s Day dance from 7
- 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio. Music will
be provided by The Don Lipovac Orchestra. The cost is $15 per person. Food will be
available for purchase. For
information or to purchase tickets, call Robert Serra at (913) 621-3500 or
Richard Schutte at (913) 669-3677.
Holy Name Church, Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual ragin’ sweet and spicy fest from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the school cafeteria. There will be a chili, soup
and dessert cook-off. Entries are welcome. The cost of $8 includes a meal and
tastings. For information, contact Sharon Staab at (913) 631-1138.
12 St. Bede Parish, Kelly,
will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. All are welcome. Freewill donations will be
accepted.
St. John Catholic
Club, 414 Barnett Ave., Kansas City,
Kan., will host the annual Frank Ladek
Memorial Bowling Tournament beginning
on Feb. 12 at noon and 3 p.m. The tournament will be held on Sundays through
Feb. 26. The entry fee is $15 per person. For information or to register, call
(913) 371-9690.
A Fatima rosary rally will be held at 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at St. Joseph Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee. Join in praying the rosary, followed by Benediction
and enrollment in the brown scapular.
The Multi-Ethnic Education Team (MEET) of Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Rd., Kansas
City, Mo., will sponsor “Faces of Kansas City,” a program on diversity, at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the Rose
Theater on campus. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball
Museum, and Larry Ruby, Rockhurst principal emeritus, will speak on the value
and importance of diversity in our community. This event is free and open to
the public. For information, visit the website at: www.rockhursths.edu.
15 Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Atchison, will host a mini-retreat, entitled “A
Journal for the Journey,” from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Feb. 15. Sister Thomasita
Homan, OSB, will be the facilitator. Spend a day learning private journaling
methods based on Scripture, the Rule of Benedict and life experiences. The cost
is $50. For information or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit the
website at: www.mountosb.org/sophia.html.
16 A healing Mass, sponsored by archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, will
be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Father
Anthony Kiplagat will preside. Fellowship will follow in the Father Burak Room.
For information, call (913) 649-2026.
18 Sacred Heart-St.
Joseph Parish, Topeka, will host its annual German Fasching (Mardi
Gras) on Feb. 18 in the Sacred Heart Parish hall, 312 N.E. Freeman Ave. The
evening will include a German Mass, an authentic German buffet, a dance featuring the Ed Grisnik Polka Band, a silent
auction, and raffles. A cash bar will be available. Advance tickets cost $25
and are available through Feb. 12 by calling the parish offices at (785)
232-2863 or (785) 234-3338.
20 The Keeler Women’s
Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will
offer “How to Make Wise Spending Choices and Live
on a Budget” from 1:30 - 3 p.m. on Feb. 20, presented by Chiquita
Miller of the K-State Extension office. For information or to
register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.
25 Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Atchison, will host a mini-retreat, entitled “Lent and Easter with St. Benedict,” from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Sister Judith Sutera, OSB, will facilitate. This retreat will focus on the
exploration of humility, the tools of good works and other spiritual practices
to refresh the soul in preparation for Easter. The cost is $50. For information
or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit the website at:
www.mountosb.org/sophia.html.
Would
you like to reach out and make a difference in someone’s life? The Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic will host a volunteer
information meeting from 10 - 11 a.m. on
Feb. 25. For information or to RSVP, call Tammy or Nora at (913) 287-8287 or
send an email to: volunteer@wpcnetwork.org.
28 Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St.,
Atchison, will host a mini-retreat, entitled “When
Jesus Smiled,” from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. Sister Sheila Carroll,
OSB, and Sister Gabrielle Kocour, OSB, will facilitate. Come closer to the
mystery of the human Jesus and his life among us. The cost is $50. For information or to register, call
(913) 360-6151 or visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/sophia.html.
Misc.
Rediscover your marriage! The Retrouvaille program offers the opportunity
to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship. The next
Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 17 - 19. For confidential information or to
register, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or visit the website at: www.retrouvaille.org.
Divorced? Widowed? Beginning Experience Weekend gently helps people
move through their loss to a new beginning. The next weekend for the Kansas
City area will be March 9 - 11. For information or to register, call John at
(913) 219-3465 in Kansas City; Kim at (816) 739-4733; visit the website at:
www. beginningexperience.org;
or send an email to: BEWeekendKC@hotmail.com.
In the Gospels we hear that
Jesus went off to a deserted place to pray. He took the time to refresh his
spirit. When was the last time you took time to get away as a couple and renew
your relationship? Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship,
rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend will be held from
March 2 - 4 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, call
Ralph and Jan Lewis at (913) 400-7173 or visit the website at: www.neksme.org.
The FertilityCare™ System (Creighton Model) of natural
family planning is offering monthly
introductory sessions at a variety of locations in the archdiocese. This
medical model fulfills Catholic marriage policy requirements and is helpful for
achieving and avoiding pregnancy. To learn more or to register for a class,
visit the website at: www.fertilitycarekc.com, or call at (816) 858-0198. Para
Español, call Veronica Woodford, RN, CFCP, at (816) 916-2607.
MOCSA provides a support group and counseling for Spanish-speaking women who
have experienced sexual assault. Sessions are held at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave.,
Kansas City, Kan. For information, call Marcela Rogers at
(816) 285-1333.
The Serra Club invites all men of the archdiocese to pray with them to
increase vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Meetings are held at
noon on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Hilton Garden
Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information, contact Jim Conrad
at (913) 432-4162, John Muehlberger at (913) 441-5061, or Bill Peters at (913)
894-6967.