The Parish Office
is OPEN Monday - Friday
9:00am - Noon
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:
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:
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:
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.
Kelly Douglas
kdouglas@olog.org
(816) 232-2847, ext. 1507
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