Happy Birthday to all of you June babies!
Weekly Peace Prayer on Zoom with St. James
Praying for peace as requested by Pope Leo Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for 30 short minutes. This call to prayer has been a very calming and reflective experience for all those who have joined. Please join us as you are able at https://zoom.us/j/2125128395?pwd=i2dLDwv7M4xkaVILxfr6UYMsv5xXwJ.1
Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) is sponsoring a Bubble Party on the Gillham Park Playground from 6 to 7 pm on June 10. See www.hydeparkkc.org/events All are welcomed.
ALSO, St. James is a member of HPNA, and we would welcome any parishioners to attend their Engagement Committee meeting on the second Monday of the month. Please contact Amelia at amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org if you are able and interested!!
Weekday Mass at the Alvin Brooks Center with Fr. Don Farnan
The Alvin Brooks Center now offers weekday Mass Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. We are especially excited to share that starting June 11, Fr. Don will be presiding at the Thursday 12:15 p.m. Mass each week. All are welcome to join for prayer and Eucharist during the middle of the day as we continue building community and faith across our city. Join us on June 11 for Mass and a special reception to follow.
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: June
In 2022, the USCCB wrote a letter to Congress stating: “We urge all members of Congress to reflect on the compassion all of you undoubtedly feel in light of these tragic events and be moved to action because of it. There is something deeply wrong with a culture where these acts of violence are increasingly common…Among the many steps toward addressing this endemic of violence is the passage of reasonable gun control measures.” During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, we stand with the bishops in pro-life solidarity for an end to violence and for common sense reforms.
Action: Use our advocacy guides at www.lifeandjusticekcsj.org/advocacy.
Film for a Cause with Intersect KC and AIRR
Join us on Sunday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m. for a special screening of After the Raid, a powerful documentary exploring the impact of a major immigration raid on a small Tennessee community and the difficult questions it raised about faith, justice, and human dignity. Following the film, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with local leaders who work alongside Kansas City’s immigrant community. Reserve your spot here.
From Georgetown University:
250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges
Monday, June 15, 11:30am – 12:30pm
From Georgetown University: “Catholic teaching tells us that racism is a sin, a national moral failure, and a fundamental test of our faith. As we celebrate Juneteenth and our nation’s two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, this dialogue will look at the Voting Rights Act and its contested future – including the recent Supreme Court decision that significantly altered Section 2, and the redistricting steps some states have since moved to take – and the broader questions these developments raise about civil rights and the health of our democracy. We will also explore how diversity contributes to the strength of our universities, Church, and nation as — together — we seek to build a more perfect union.” Click here to RSVP and view the live discussion online.
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Young Adult World Cup Watch Party
Young adults of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and their friends ages 20–40 are invited to join us for a World Cup Watch Party on Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. We’ll gather to watch Mexico vs. South Korea, enjoy provided food and drinks, and spend time building community with other young adults. Whether you’re a soccer fan or simply looking for a fun evening with peers, we’d love to have you join us! The game begins at 8:00 p.m. and guests are welcome starting at 7:30 p.m. More info and RSVP at bit.ly/sfxworldcup.
Restaurant Take Over to Support STLF
Support St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church by dining at Minsky’s Pizza in Prairie Village on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Through Minsky’s “Slice of Donation” program, 20% of your purchase will be donated to St. Therese when you mention the organization or use the online code SODSTLF. The fundraiser is valid for dine-in, carryout, curbside, delivery, online orders, and even office catering orders placed during the week. Join us for great food while helping support the parish’s mission and ministries.
St. Therese Little Flower Parish Senior Center
The St. Therese Little Flower Parish Senior Center is filled with fun, learning, and fellowship every week. The Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The cost is a suggested $5 donation for seniors; all others $10.00). Weekly activities include: Monday (Gift Card Monday and Arts and Crafts), Tuesday (Random Raffle and War Room Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.), and Wednesday (Bingo and Bid Whist Games and the Luau). Questions? Please contact us at (816) 444-3514. Everyone is welcome!