GIVING TREE HELPER (ADVENT)
This ministry facilitates the process of collecting and giving gifts to the needy at Christmas. Contact the Parish Office, 816-232-8449.
HOUSE OF BREAD FOOD PANTRY
Help fill grocery orders for the needy as often as you are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30am-10:30am. Contact Martha Frank, 816-279-0732.
OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN
Help serve monthly at the community food kitchen. Contact Larry Bahr, 816-364-3422.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
We are called as Catholics to advocate for the sanctity of life whenever and wherever it is threatened. To educate and inform one another on the preeminent importance of defending all human life, inviting all parishioners to share their gifts of time, talent and treasure, as they feel God calling them in this important work of standing up for the Right to Life. Contact Parish Office at 816-232-8449
PRISON MINISTRY
Mass is offered at the local prison three times a month. Bible study is offered every Tuesday. Contact Nyla Bitunjac, 816-752-8766 or John Mallon, 816-248-1630.
RECTORY COOKS
Parishioners bring food to rectory for the priest's dinner once or twice a month. Contact Teresa Rampola 816-238-0829, teresa.rampola@mymlc,com
SFX Knights of Columbus
Saint Francis Xavier Council #15126. This council meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Contact Jim Lindsay, 816-390-1688, jlindsay@barlowtruckline.com
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing
A non profit transitional housing program designed to aid families and youth from homelessness to self sufficiency. Contact the Parish office at 816-232-8449.
Community Garden
Help with planting in the spring and weeding, hoeing and general maintenance through the growing season.
TIP- Tied in Prayer quilt ministry
Quilts are made for someone who is in need of our prayers. Contact Ruth White, lruthiew@yahoo.com, 816-262-2146.
Faith in Action
Several opportunites to serve the community. Contact Faith in Action office, 816-271-7279, nadienne.hoffman@mymlc.com