St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
GET INVOLVED
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal and service organization dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Bishop Miege Council 843 meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Room.
Contact Steve Abels at 913-579-2505 or sabelskc@gmail.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
We will plan 3-4 events, such as Taco Trivia Night or Oktoberfest, throughout the year. This is a good committee for people of all ages who want to help plan community and fundraising activities for the parish.
We are currently seeking someone to head this committee. Contact the parish office at 913-432-4808 if you're interested.
ST. PIUS X GREEN COMMITTEE
The Green Committee is committed to promoting environmental stewardship. The purpose is to help the church adopt more sustainable practices, and to educate parishioners on what they can do to help save God's earth.
Contact Steve Schamle at 913-593-7183 or schamles@yahoo.com.
WOMEN'S CLUB
Join in fellowship with all women of the parish in regular pot luck dinners, bake sales, other fundraisers and service events. You many also want to join in a smaller group, called a Circle, which meets monthly. Each Circle has a different emphasis and character. Find one that suits you or start your own. Circle membership is not required to join the Women's Club. Contact Marisa Snook at marisa.r.snook@gmail.com.
MEN'S CLUB
Men's Club is a social and service organization for all men dedicated to fellowship and fun through activities that raise funds for school and parish improvements and youth organizations. Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Jim Bade at 913-432-5686.
CYO SPORTS
Football, volleyball, basketball and track are offered to all children in the parish 3rd-8th grade through CYO. The Catholic Youth Organization allows children to participate and learn about the support with honesty and fair play. We always need coaches who will provide youth with the direction to grow in the image of Christ.
Contact Sasha Bowick at John Paul II School at 913-432-6350.
GAME NIGHT
Bring your family and friends and join fellow parishioners on the second Saturday evening of the month for a good old-fashioned game night - cards and board games.
Contact Rosemary Pappert at 913-831-2517.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FOOD PANTRY
Food Pantry reaches out to others in the broader community by serving those in need. Once a month they collect non-perishable food and other necessities as well as monetary contributions for Catholic Community Services Food Pantry. They need van drivers to deliver once a month.
Contact Marsha Russell at 913-384-3847.
ST. MARY'S FOOD KITCHEN
On the 1st Thursday of every month, parishioners from St. Pius X prepare and serve lunch to approximately 350 adults and children at the Willa Gill Center. Volunteers meet outside the east entrance of the church at 9:30 a.m. and carpool to Willa Gill Center. Parishioners purchase and prepare the food.
Contact Anne Marie Linder at 913-660-8168 or alinde1@yahoo.com.
VILLA ST. FRANCIS
Care for those who are sick and elderly. They need volunteers for the Gift shop, mail delivery, sewing both by hand and machine, snack times and visiting. Commitments vary as to time and frequency. A volunteer is needed to coordinate this.
Contact 913-432-4808 if you are interested.
OPERATION RICE BOWL - CRS
Operation Rice Bowl is a Lenten Program of Catholic Relief Services intended to build solidarity with the poor through prayer, fasting, learning and giving. Materials are made available for individual participation. Of the funds collected, 25% remain in the archdiocese for projects of local needs.
Contact Karin Capron at 913-302-2359.
Learn more about Catholic Relief Services
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Dedicated to proclaiming the sanctity of human life as a gift from God and promoting a culture of life in word and deed. Various activities are scheduled throughout the year to support women and their babies and to reach out to women hurting from abortion.
Contact Karin Capron at 913-302-2359.
HOMEBOUND MINISTERS
Communion is taken to those not able to attend Mass and to area nursing homes once a week on Wednesday mornings after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. We are looking for volunteers for this.
Contact Lou Anne Wagner at 913-432-4808 or or spxchurch@archkcks.org.
CATHOLIC CAREER ROUND TABLE
The CCR job club assists job seekers in their job search. We meet every Saturday morning 8:30-10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Parish, 12800 W. 75th, Shawnee, KS.
Contact Judy Bond 816-536-8839 or judybond32@gmail.com
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MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
Coming soon! Contact Rosemary Pappert at 913-831-2517 if you're interested in being involved.
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Parish Volunteers
LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Help maintain grounds around St. Pius Church, School and Rectory by planting flowers, shrubs and trees, pruning, weeding, watering, shoveling snow, etc.
Contact Kevin Smith at 913-620-2583 or papasmitty2006@yahoo.com.
OFFICE VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help answer phones, stuff envelopes and bulletins and other clerical tasks as needed. Or let us know if you have another skill like marketing, communications, web design, or photography.
Contact Lou Anne Wagner 913-432-4808 or spxchurch@archkcks.org.
FUNERAL DINNERS
Funeral dinners strengthen the social fabric of the parish through service at the time of grief. Volunteers set up and serve funeral dinners, clean up afterwards and arrange for desserts.
Contact: Sheila Egan (913) 722-0957 skegan1949@gmail.com
JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
If you're interested in serving the school and would like to know what their needs are, call the school office and talk to Sasha Bowick at 913-432-6350.
St. Pius X Catholic Church -- 5500 Woodson Mission, KS 66202 -- spx@spxmission.org -- 913-432-4808