Midweek update, June 24, 2026

Weekly Peace Prayer on Zoom with St. James TONIGHT!

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

 

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 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. St. James Discussion Group with Father Don Consider reading the Book “Rebuilt” and join an in-person discussion. Copies of the Book are available through Diane. Please contact her asap if you are interested! Prayer for the United States Check out this great prayer from https://melanniesvobodasnd.org/prayer-for-the-united-states-of-america/ From the Precious Blood Renewal Center Celebrate our renovated guesthouse with us! We’re throwing a party and you’re invited! A chance for everyone who has joined our programs over the last year (especially Zoom folks) to meet and greet each other in person. We’ll grill, have a picnic and loads of fun. Register Now.  We’re having a ribbon cutting and house blessing to celebrate the remodeled guesthouse on Saturday June 27 at 11:15 a.m. That is also the day of our annual summer picnic. Come for the ribbon cutting, stay for the hamburgers and potato salad! To attend the ribbon cutting and the picnic, click on the registration links below.

Summer Picnic Celebration! And Guesthouse Ribbon Cutting! June 27, Saturday 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Tri-Parish News

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. Weekly activities may include: Monday (Gift Card Monday and Arts and Crafts), Tuesday (Random Raffle and Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.), and Wednesday (Bingo and Bid Whist Games). Questions? Please contact us at (816) 444-3514. Everyone is welcome!

Masses June 27-28
SFX has a ministry for parents of LGBTQ youth. Representatives will be available in the narthex at all three masses for those interested in learning more about this family ministry. As a parish which supports marginalized communities and those who are hurting, outcast, or who don’t feel comfortable at church, SFX recognizes the tremendous service given to the church by members who are LGBTQ and extends prayers, support, empathy and welcoming arms to all.

SFX EmbRace Community

Anti-Consumerism Series, Part 1

Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy – Documentary Screening

Monday, June 29 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. | BVM Room

Join the EmbRace Community, SFX’s racial justice ministry, for Part 1 of a conversation on consumerism. We will view Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy, a Netflix documentary that explores how modern consumer culture shapes our habits, impacts workers and communities, and contributes to environmental challenges around the globe. Together, we will reflect on how our purchasing decisions connect to issues of equity, human dignity, and care for our common home. All ages 14+ are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Click here to RSVP to attend. More information on Parts 2 and 3 soon to come.

Diane

Diane Etzel-Wise, Synodal Parish Director

St. James Catholic Church

3909 Harrison St

Kansas City, MO 64110

816-561-8512

Office hours 10am to 2pm, Monday thru Friday

www.stjkc.org