Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church

The mission of the PSL Ministry Team is to plan, organize and carry out various events during the year that help build our parish community life.  The team attends approximately 6-8 meetings per year, and take an active role in carrying out what is planned, also inviting others in the parish to join in setting up and serving.  Many of PSL Team are also actively involved in “Miracle at the Manger.”   Ministries and programs under “Parish Social Life” include:

• Sunday Hospitality
• Welcoming New Parishioners - Pam Dougherty, Coordinator (714-727-5961 or 816-689-3004)
• The Guadalupe Breakfast Club
• Annual Potluck Dinner & Bingo Night
• Lenten Soup Suppers and set up for the Seder Ritual/Parish Dinner
• Mardi Gras (the Saturday before Ash Wednesday)
• Friendsgiving held annually around the Thanksgiving holiday
• Any new event that brings the parish together for social interaction
• The Monthly Birthday Luncheon

The mission of the Discipleship Ministry Team is to meet and plan opportunities for continued adult faith formation, discerning a “clear path for discipleship” in the parish, including ways to nurture lives of prayer and nurture ongoing conversion. Under normal circumstances, the team meets six or more times a year and is expected to participate in our programs, which include:

• Bible studies offered on two different days of the week
• Occasional book studies
• Periodic adult faith formation offerings in Marian Hall following the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and/or on ZOOM.
• The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
• The Lenten Speaker Program
• Creating and maintaining Small Christian Communities, AKA “Small Groups”
• Band of Brothers in Christ
• Legion of Mary - Kelly Douglas, President (816-273-6067)

Currently, our parish is involved in two ongoing outreach ministries with peoples of another culture and each are teaching us more about the dignity of human life and enriching us as we continue to serve and learn:
The Padrino Project, facilitated by Ann Miller and Margaret D’Huyvetter.  Our principle work is OLOG’s participation in an Education Assistance Program for needy students at San Miguel Parish in Totonicapan, Guatemala.  Approximately 25 student are financially assisted through this program.  Those wishing to help may contact Ann or Margaret for more information via the church office:  (816)232-2847
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, facilitated by Jim Grechus and Kathy Powers.  Our principle work is to befriend members of the Lakota Sioux.  As witnesses of justice and charity, we provide food several times a year to families known to us on the reservation and take an interest in their lives.  If it is possible for us to do so, through the consistent support of parishioners, we also help with utility expenses.  The families we assist, in turn, then reach out to share with other families on the rez.  Members of the Pine Ridge Team are Ken & Connie Newton, Joyce & Ted O’Meara, Jim Grechus, Jenny Grechus, Alan & Valyne Pochop, Larry Miller & Larry & Lori Zillner.  Jim Grechus networks throughout the community and beyond to secure sources for food for our trips to Pine Ridge.  For more information, contact any team member through the church office:  (816)232-2847

Faith in Action Ministry Team members include:  Connie & Ken Newton, Anne & Doug Frank, Ellen Remick, Diane Ricci, Bunny Newville, Valyne Pochop, Jimalee O’Connor, Ruth Thornton and Marilyn Johnson.  The mission of the ministry team is to create ways for the parish to respond with compassion to the needs of the poor in our local community.  Programs include: the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Sock it to Poverty, Christmas Adoption Outreach & Angel Giving Tree, Food of the Month, Soup-er Bowl Sunday Drive, What Can You Do for a Child Today Food Drive, Soles for Christ, Parish Food Pantry Partner, Open Door Food Kitchen, and Buck of the Month. 

Kathy Powers.
kpowers@olog.org
(816)232-2847  ext. 1505

Mission:  To effectively respond to parishioners who are suffering physically, emotionally or spiritually.  Ministries include the Sacraments of Healing (Confession and Anointing, provided by a priest), and pastoral visitation in a one-on-one setting either at Mosaic Life Care, any care facility, in the home, or at the parish offices.  Pastoral Care ministries also includes bringing Holy Communion to Catholic patients at Mosaic, at care facilities and in the home.  Services include:

• Bereavement Support (one-on-one or occasionally, in a group setting)
• Long Term Care Facility:  Holy Communion is brought weekly to the following care facilities within our parish boundaries:  Carriage Square, Abbey Woods, Vintage Gardens, Riverside Place; Mass at Country Squire on the second Tuesday of the month.
• Mosaic Life Care:  Holy Communion is offered to Catholic patients on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  Parishioners and/or their family are asked to please contact the parish upon admittance to the hospital.
• Funeral Planning:  Upon the death of a parishioner, the family is offered guidance and care from our pastor and pastoral associate in planning the funeral liturgy.  Luncheons following the service are offered to all parish families.  Our parishioners and staff serve as musicians, liturgical ministers, greeters and prepare the funeral luncheon.
• Greeting Cards for Homebound Parishioners: A group of parishioners meet nearly every month to prepare handmade seasonal cards and birthday cards.  New members are always welcome.  Contact the parish office.
• Give Us This Day:  This is a parish-based, free food service for our parishioners upon release from the hospital following surgery, serious illness or accident.  For further information, please contact Kathy Powers or Jane Hausman.
• Prison Ministry is not a ministry of the parish per se, but is provided by some of our male parishioners to those incarcerated at Western Reception Diagnostic Correction Center (WRDCC).  If you are interested in learning more, please contact one of the following:  Mike Harris, Roger Knapp, Jerry Ashlock, or Bob Rzepkowski.
• Visitation in the Home:  In our parish are a few trained “Mary’s Ministers” who can be paired up with a parishioner for a few weeks/months to make a weekly visit in the home or in one of the rooms at church.  Visits are strictly confidential and is based on the idea that we all have our own spiritual wisdom and we can hear it, if allowed to speak while someone is truly listening and providing “caring presence.”  Mary’s Ministers do not try to “fix” the problem, but can, especially if invited, offer their perspective or suggest a referral if requested.  There is no monetary fee.  The meetings will begin and end with prayer.  Situations benefitting from a Mary’s Minister could include grieving loss, divorce or separation, chronic illness, etc.

Kathy Powers
kpowers@olog.org
(816)232-2847  ext. 1505

Formed to unite the women of the parish to serve God and our parish community.  Annual Dues, $5.00, payable at the parish office.  Spiritual Director:  Fr. Christian Malewski; Staff Liaison to the Altar Society:  Kathy Powers.  President:  Dee Holland; Vice-President, Dianne Vollman; Recording Secretary, Jane Hausman; Corresponding Secretary and Parish Council Representative, Debbie Miles; Treasurer, Mary Nold; Prayer Leader, Bobbie Foster; Funeral Dinners: Cathy Crook, Jane Hausman & Jo Ann Christman.
The annual Altar Society Booklets with contact information and dates/events for 2019-2020 can be found the Information Counter in the SE hallway.  For more information, contact Dee Holland or any office listed above.

Kathy Powers
kpowers@olog.org
(816)232-2847  ext. 1505

The parish Respect Life Team is involved in and helps to coordinate in various events throughout the year, such as the Mother’s Day Carnation Fundraiser and the annual Life Day walk & rally, and works with the St. Joseph Pregnancy Resource Center in planning for these events.

parishsecretary@olog.org
(816) 232-2847

The OLOG Parish Choir is a mix of all ages and vocal types. We welcome anyone who enjoys singing and musical commoradorie.  The Choir meets Tuesday evenings at 6:00 in the choir loft of the sanctuary. No extensive musical experience is required, just a joyful heart willing to give praise in song.

Allison Stewart, Director of Music Ministries
astewart@olog.org
(816)232-2847  ext. 1508  

There are a variety of roles that assist in the flow of the Mass:
CANTOR - leads the musical liturgy of Mass
LECTOR - scripture readings
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER - Holy Communion
UNIVERAL PRAYER LEADER - Prayers of the Faithful
USHER - greeting, leads congregation to Holy Communion, collection of offerings
Contact Allison Stewart if you are interested in joining one of these Worship Ministries.

Allison Stewart, Director of Music Ministries
astewart@olog.org
(816)232-2847  ext. 1508