Religious Events

November Reflection Mornings at St. Patrick Parish North, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, registration 8:30 a.m., activities and conferences with Father Patrick Caveglia, OSB and Karen Ceckowski from Conception Abbey, 9 a.m.-noon. $10 donation/person. People of all faiths and walk-ins welcome.

"Forgiveness is the Balm that Heals Us," a conference on forgiveness and healing, 7-9 p.m., Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to closing Mass at 4 p.m., Nov. 22, St. Louis Church, 5930 Swope Parkway, Kansas City. Keynote speaker Peter Kleponis. $15/person, box lunch $6. For information and to register, call Margaret Spotzer (816) 444-6535.

"Preparing for Christ at Christmas," Advent guided prayer program, Call to register before Nov. 19. Meet with a spiritual adviser before first Sunday in Advent, receive prayer/Scripture guide for Advent. Free, but donations accepted. For information, visit www. Ignatiancenterkc.org, under programs. To participate call Jeanne Langdon, (816) 361-7456 or e-mail Jeanne. Langdon@rockhurst.edu; or Joseph Cirincione, (816) 501-4109 or e-mail jcirincione@sfx-kc.org.

Memorial Mass for Barbara Zanin, 7 p.m., Nov. 13,St. Patrick Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City. Reception follows. All are welcome. For more information contact Cele Breen, (816) 483-9747.

March for Life, multi-generational pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., Jan. 21-23, 2009. Cost $200 includes round-trip charter bus trip, embroidered stocking cap, educational materials and more (Priests and vowed religious, $50). Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult. Registration and payment due Nov. 30, 2008. Details at www.RespectLifeMissouri.org. Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Respect Life Office, (816) 756-1850, ext. 544.

Interpreted Masses for the hearing impaired, every Sunday 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 900 N.E. Shady Lane, Kansas City.

Meetings

Seminars/Lectures

Greenlease Gallery Opening: "Menage a Trois: Painting, Abstract and the Image," Greenlease Gallery on the Rockhurst University campus, 54th and Troost, Kansas City. Free. Exhibit continues through Dec. 5.

Creighton Model FertilityCare System Natural Family Planning, various dates and locations in the diocese. For reservations, call (816) 224-1177 in Kansas City, or (816) 232-2258 in St. Joseph.

Special Events

Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23, Sacred Heart Church, 421 W. Third Street, Sedalia. Tickets, $22, can be purchased by sending a check to Sacred Heart Church. For more information call (660) 827-2311 or email shparish@charter.net.

Giant Clothing Sale, 2-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m., Nov. 17-20, St. John LaLande Church hall, 805 NW. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs. Free will donation for the needy.

"Shoppin' at the Ritz," a Ladies of Charity Boutique, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Nov. 11; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Nov. 12; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Nov 13, the Ritz Charles, 137th and Antioch, Overland Park, Kan.

St. Monica Catholic Church annual Health Fair, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 16, following the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses, St. Monica's Ferguson Hall, 1616 Paseo, Kansas City. Flu shots $25, Pneumonia shots $40 for persons over 18. Medicare beneficiaries free, bring red, white and blue Medicare card. Valuable information on dentistry, diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, and more. For further information, call the church office (816) 471-3696.

Ursuline Sisters' final Christmas Boutique and Raffle, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dec. 6, Ursuline Convent, 901 E. Miami, Paola, Kan. Handcrafted gifts and goodies, two raffles, and lunch. For more information and directions, call Heather at (913) 557-2349, ext. 365. No charge for admission.

Sign Language Classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays Nov. 11 through Jan. 20, 2009, Holy Spirit Church, 1800 SW 150 Highway, Lee's Summit. Sponsored by Catholic Charities. Classes are free and all are welcome. To register, contact Maryann Barlett, (816) 217-8284 or email her MBarlett@CCharities.com.

Apple Cider Craft Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Nov. 22, Coronation of Our Lady Church, 13000 Bennington, Grandview. Over 50 crafters, quilt raffle, bake sale, breakfast and lunch.

Help the Little Sisters of the Poor at their Fall Festival, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jeanne Jugan Center, 8745 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City. Spaghetti dinner, holiday craft sale, raffle and bake sale. Questions call (816) 761-4744.

Ham and Beans Dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, St. Ann Parish, 10109 E. Lexington, Independence. Ham and Beans, cornbread, dessert, coffee or tea. $4/person. Bingo, 6 p.m. Theme basket raffles. For more information, call (816) 252-1160.

22nd Annual Turkey Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Nov. 8, St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4313 South 7 Highway, Blue Springs. Tickets: $7 adults, $4 children 5 and up, under 5 free. Turkey and all the trimmings, desserts and beverages. Sponsored by the Men's and Women's Ministries.

Holiday Extravaganza, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nov. 7; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 8, 11809 Troost Ave., Kansas City. Shop for holiday floral decorations, gift baskets and more. For more information, call Mary at (816) 943-0779.

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Our Lady of Lourdes gymnasium, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd, Raytown. $6 adults, $4 children 10 or younger. Hosted by the Class of 2009. Carryout available.

How do I get through the Holidays? A grief support group Mondays, Nov. 10, and 15. 6:30- 8 p.m., Villa Ventura, 12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City. For information or to register, call Grace Hospice, (816) 444-4611.

Healthy Holiday Eating, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Nov. 20, Keeler Women's Center, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Call (913) 906-8990 for information or to register. Register by Nov. 14 to receive a gift certificate to Ball Grocery Store. Free.

Craft Fair, Nov. 7, Noon - 8 p.m., Nov. 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2200 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence.

Kansas City Metro Men's Chorus, directed by Noel Fulkerson, in concert, 4 p.m., Nov. 9, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 600 N. Liberty, Independence. Free will offering. Proceeds go to St. Mary's High School.

Pig Roast, silent auction, live music, Nov. 16, 4-8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 2607 N.E. 92nd Highway, Smithville. Free will donation. All proceeds go to the Sam Cierpiot fund. For information, contact Linda Nelson, (816) 781-4301.

St. Mary's High School Open House, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Nov. 9, 622 N. Main Street, Independence. Middle school students and parents are invited to attend. There will be a drawing for two $500 scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, Nov. 7-9, Olathe Kan. For more information or to register call (913) 469-8453 or online at www.neksme.org.

Rediscover your marriage Retrouvaille offers a chance for married couples to rediscover themselves, their spouse and a loving relationship. For confidential information or to register for the Nov. 14-16 weekend, call (800) 470-2230, or visit www.Retrouvaille.org and select Missouri.

Benedictine Come and See Weekend, 7 p.m. Nov. 21- noon, Nov. 23, Mount St. Scholastica Monastery, 801 South 8th Street, Atchison, Kan. For single women ages 18-45. For more information or to register, contact Sister Suzanne Fitzmaurice OSB, Vocation Director, (913) 360-6219 or vocations@mountosb.org

People Helping People

S.A.V.E.D.Now, (Stand Up Against Violence Especially Domestic) Call to be part of the team, (816) 968-9287, leave a message, including safety instructions and best time to return call. Informational presentations on domestic violence are available.

Calendar Information and Deadlines

Items for the calendar of events must be submitted in writing by sending e-mail to denzer@diocesekcsj.org; by fax at (816) 753-6205, attention Marty Denzer; by mail to Calendar of Events, The Catholic Key, P.O. Box 419037, Kansas City, Mo. 64141, or in person at the Catholic Chancery, 300 E. 36th St., Kansas City. Please include the name of a contact person and a daytime telephone number, with an area code. Photos submitted for this page must be e-mailed in .jpg or .tiff format, or actual prints from film cameras may be mailed. We cannot use prints of photos made on home photo printers.

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