Religious Events

Mass with Prayers for Healing, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20, Cure of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kan. Father Anthony Kiplagat will preside. Retired members of the Sounds of Joy will lead the music. Fellowship follows. Sponsored by area charismatic groups. For more information, call (913) 649-2026.

"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.

Interpreted Mass for the Deaf, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 23, St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2200 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence. For further information, call (816) 217-8284.

"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.

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 /payment due Nov. 30, 2008. For details visit 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.

Mass of Healing and Anointing of the Sick, 8:15 a.m. the first Friday of the month, St. Peter Church, Meyer and Holmes, Kansas City.

Adoration and Holy Hours, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Christ the King Church, 85th and Wornall; 7 p.m. the last day of each month at St. Elizabeth Church, 75th and Main, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., first Friday of the month, St. John Francis Regis Church, 8941 James A. Reed Road; 11 a.m. - noon Adoration and Exposition followed by Mass, Fridays, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 2552 Gillham Road; 9 a.m., third Thursday of the month, St. Catherine of Siena, 4101 E. 105th Terrace, first Fridays following 8:15 a.m. Mass through 8:15 a.m. Mass on Saturday, St. Thomas More Church, 118th and Holmes, all in Kansas City; first Fridays after 8 a.m. Mass - 3 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by benediction, Our Lady of Lourdes, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown; after the 11:30 a.m. Mass the first Sunday of the month at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist, 2100 N. Noland Road, Independence. 24 hour, 7 days a week Adoration, First Friday Mass 7 p.m., First Saturday Mass, 8 a.m., Holy Hour, Third Sunday, 7 p.m. Mir House of Prayer, 6492 NE State Road 6, St. Joseph.

Meetings

Parish Mission, jointly hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Sorrows Parishes, 7 p.m., Dec. 1 and 4, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Redemptorist), 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, and 7 p.m., Dec. 2 and 3, at Our Lady of Sorrows, 2552 Gillham Road, Kansas City. Redemptorist missionaries Father Rich Boever and John Nolen will lead the mission. American Sign Language interpreted, transportation and child care available. For more information, call Betty Wood, (913) 757-3051 or John Pileggi, (816) 453-3020.

Cenacle of Life Prayer Group, 7 p.m. Mondays at St. John LaLande Church, 801 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs. For information, call Kim Hoffman at (816) 228-3275; or go to www.cenacleoflife.org.

Seminars/Lectures

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 the church at (660) 827-2311 or email shparish@charter.net.

Evening of Giving, 6:30-9:30, Nov. 23, Independence Center, 39th Street and Mo-291, Independence. Exclusive after-hours holiday shopping event featuring Our Lady of Lourdes 6-8th grade choir performing at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, can be purchased from Cathy Jackson at (816) 358-7792 or by e-mail: kcmocath@swbell.net. (Checks payable to OLL.) Participating stores are at www.shopwithscrip.com/retailers/index.aspx.

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.

"Where Stars Shine the Brightest," St. Teresa's Academy auction and dinner, Nov. 22, Goppert Center, 5600 Main, Kansas City. Auction preview, 5 p.m., dinner catered by Garozzo's Ristorante, 7 p.m., live auction with Larry Moore at 8 p.m. For reservations, raffle tickets or more information, call the STA development office, (816) 822-7827.

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.

Sign Language Classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Jan. 20, 2009, Holy Spirit Church, 1800 SW 150 Highway, Lee's Summit.

Sign Language classes held at Christ the King Church (Welcome Room), 8510 Wornall Road, Kansas City, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 20 through Jan. 22, 2009. Sponsored by Catholic Charities. Classes are free and all are welcome. To register, contact Maryann Barlett, (816) 217-8284 or email 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.

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

How do I get through the Holidays? A holiday grief support group, Nov. 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.

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.

People Helping People

Support Groups

Emotional Issues Relating to Pregnancy or Post-Partum Group, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Keeler Women's Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Limited child care available. Inquire when registering. For information, call (913) 906-8990 or register online at www.mountosb.org/kwc/. Free.

Separated/Divorced Support Group, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Our Lady of the Presentation Church (log house), 105 S.W. Murray Road, Lee's Summit. Sharing in a confidential setting; prayer, discussion. Free. Call (816) 251-1102.

Support Group for Women With Addictions or Victims of Domestic Violence, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Keeler Women's Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Reservations required. Free. Call (913) 906-8990.

Pornography Self Help Group, for men who face the temptation of pornography, 7-8 p.m. every Monday of the month, Building D Community Center at the Saint Joseph Medical Center, State Line Road at Interstate 435. For information, call (816) 582-1809.

Grief Recovery Outreach Program, a 12-week program for those experiencing grief, various dates at St. Mark Church, 3736 Lee's Summit Road, Independence. Register by calling Lee Ward, pastoral care director, (816) 373-2600, ext. 226.

Recovery Plus, a contemplative, 12-step prayer support group, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Sanctuary of Hope. For information, call Dave Gibson at (816) 942-3245 or Jerry Verheaghe at (913) 341-2862.

Mothers With Addicted Children, 7 p.m. the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5019 W. 56th St., Roeland Park, Kan. Led by Carol Meyer, a trained spiritual director. Free. For information, call (913) 677-8672.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, for patients and families, at the Parkinson Association, 7800 Foster, Overland Park, Kan. For information, call (913) 341-8840.

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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