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Kansas 2024 Abortion Statistics

Please see this important press release by Kansas Catholic Conference sharing the newly released but long-overdue Kansas 2024 abortion statistics. The tragic, yet not unexpected, takeaways in Kansas include a record number of abortions, a nearly 50% increase of abortions on minors, and continued loss of oversight and laws protecting women from the harms of abortion. Click HERE for report. Please share this information broadly with your parishioners. Mary, Mother of God, please pray for us.
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Prayer Warriors Needed! - KCK PP Mass & Prayer

Fr. Keith Chadwick is the new pastor at Christ the King in KCK.  He is asking for our help to pray to end the violence being done to unborn children and women at the KCK Planned Parenthood. Christ the King Parish hosts a Mass & rosary procession to PP every third Saturday of the month ( See “Ongoing Events” below for more details. Johnson County parishes, we are calling on you for help!  Each parish is being asked to take one month of the year to invite your community to join in the third Saturday prayer. See the schedule for when your parish is invited (some may call it an assignment 🙂) All are invited to pray!
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More Upcoming Events Throughout the Archdiocese

There are many wonderful events happening throughout the Archdiocese.  Click HERE for more information!

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BREATHE Respite Event

 "BREATHE is a respite care service for parents/guardians of a child with a special need to give them a break from caregiving. Virtus trained Adult, college and high school volunteers are needed to be a “buddy” to a person with a disability. Volunteers needed - please share!

For more info, click link below, then select EVENTS > BREATHE

https://archkck.org/special-needs/home/

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KCK Monthly Mass & Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood

Fr. Keith Chadwick is the new pastor at Christ the King in KCK. He is asking for our help to prayerfully end the violence being done to unborn children and women at the KCK Planned Parenthood. Please promote this Monthly Third Saturday prayer opportunity to your parish communities and let’s show up to storm the heavens with prayer!

Moving forward we have scheduled two area parishes per month to offer an “Invitation to Pray” to your communities. Thank you for working with us to support this important, life-saving witness! See the schedule below. Use the attached sign up to share with your communities. Our Lady of Guadalupe, please intercede for us!

Our Lady of Guadalupe, please intercede for us!

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INVITATION SCHEDULE:
Nov 15 - All Parishes invited!
 
Dec 20 - Caroling for Life 
 
Jan 17
1-Ascension
2-St. Ann
 
Feb 21
3-St. Agnes
4-Cure of Ars
 
March 21
5-St. Francis de Sales
6-Good Shepherd
 
April 18
7-Holy Angels
8-Holy Cross
 
May 16
9-Holy Spirit
10-Holy Trinity
 
June 20
11-St. JP II
12-St. Joseph
 
July 18
13-St. Michael the Archangel
14-Nativity
 
Aug 15
15-St. Paul
16-St. Pius X
 
Sept 19
17-Prince of Peace
18-Queen of the Holy Rosary - OP
 
Oct 17
19-Sacred Heart Shawnee
 
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Pro-Life Ministry Updates

Walking with Moms in Need Ministry Update

Please help us share the incredible fruit coming from the Walking With Moms in Need initiative that helps make the Church and our parishes places of compassion and support for women and families experiencing challenging pregnancies. 

Below is a graphic to share promoting a new video that highlights the life-changing experiences taking place!  Thank you to the Church of the Ascension, Holy Trinity Lenexa, and Queen of the Holy Rosary O.P. Walking With Moms programs featured in this video. 

Walking With Moms was launched five years ago in the Archdiocese and we invite more parishes to get involved.  If your parish would like to learn more about starting a WWMIN program or Embrace Grace support group, please contact Debra Niesen at dniesen@archkck.org.

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The Gabriel Project

At the Gabriel Project, one of our Angels recently delivered a Welcome Diaper bag filled with diapers, wipes, sleepers and self-care items for a mom whose baby boy will be born right before Thanksgiving.  Another Angel delivered sleepers and clothing for a mom whose baby girl came early.  We have two Angels working with moms at St. Mary's Home for Mothers, two who are working with a bi-Lingual Angel and one who just contacted us and will be getting her Angel soon!  We are thankful for all the healthy babies being born and for the moms who have chosen life amidst difficult circumstances.  Please pray for our moms and their babies, both born and unborn.  

On October 25th, Gabriel Project KC had a Day of Formation and Retreat for our Volunteer Angels.  We are grateful to our speakers, Fr. Timothy Skoch of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Clark Massey of "A Simple House" ministry for sharing their insights, tips and reflections on working with those in need in our communities.  We are also very grateful for all the Community organizations who created table displays and shared what they have to offer to those needing services.  A big thank you to: Borrowing Baby Basics, Catholic Charities in KS and MO, Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City, Embrace Grace from Ascension and Holy Trinity, Keeler Women's Center, Lutheran Family and Children's Services, Nativity House & St. Mary's Home for Mothers and Resource Health. All of these groups assist us, as we assist our mothers, in getting the services they need.  And hats off to all our Angels, without which we would not have this ministry.  They are the ones who deliver the help needed to the moms that reach out to us, bringing them hope during a difficult time. They truly are Angels! 

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Project Rachel / Project Joseph

This week Project Rachel will begin a new program - a Drop-In group for any woman affected by abortion.  It will be on the first Thursdays of every month through May.  It is a place to listen and learn, ask questions and find support.  Please contact Ann Marie Alvey at projectrachelkc@archkck.org or call/text at 913-621-2199 for further details.  

Project Rachel will be hosting its Fall Retreat on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30am - 4:00pm. We are praying for a day of hope and healing for those who have signed up.  Please keep this ministry and its participants in your prayers, as some people are dealing with this issue for the first time in decades and seeking help is very difficult. 

We would like to add more Men's Retreats to our schedule.  Please make sure your church foyer has information cards for Project Joseph.  We have prayer cards for the Confessionals as well. If your church needs those, please contact me and I will get them to you: projectrachelkc@archkck.org or 913-621-2199.

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Embrace Grace Support Group

Church of the Ascension just hosted a third baby shower!  Three Brave women were honored and showered upon with love and gifts!

Thank you to Margaret Bristow and the women of St. Pius X for hosting a “Love Box Packing Party” to increase awareness about Embrace Grace support groups for single pregnant women in the Archdiocese.

We need parishes outside of Johnson County to start EG support groups too! Contact us if you’re interested!

Host a "Love Box Packing" Party!

Local Pregnancy Resources centers are asking for more parishes to offer the Embrace Grace support group for single pregnant women. Thank you to St. John's - Lawrence, the Church of the Ascension - OP, and Holy Trinity - Lenexa for being EG parishes.  The Holy Spirit is doing amazing things through this program and we'd like you to be a part of it!

Here's why Love Box Packing Parties are beneficial for program introduction:

  • Hands-on Engagement: These parties involve individuals in a tangible way by having them assemble Love Boxes filled with items meant to empower and encourage single, pregnant women.
  • Program Awareness: The process of packing and preparing these boxes provides a direct connection to the Embrace Grace program and its purpose – helping women facing unexpected pregnancies find support and choose life.
  • Community Building: Love Box packing parties are an excellent way to bring together friends, church groups, or coworkers for a joyful evening of service, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
  • Outreach and Recruitment: Each Love Box contains an invitation to a local Embrace Grace group, serving as a direct outreach tool for women who may benefit from the program's support.
  • Inspiring Life Decisions: The items in the Love Box, such as handwritten letters, journals, and baby essentials, are designed to inspire hope and encourage women to choose life. 

Does your parish want to host a Share the Love Party?  Click HERE for more information.  Reach out to us if you have any questions!

Melissa Joerger | mjoerger@archkck.org

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The Culture Project

“The Culture Project is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue.  We proclaim the dignity of the human person and the richness of living sexual integrity, inviting our culture to become fully alive.” – From The Culture Project website (thecultureproject.org).

So far the CP Missionaries have had 4,107 student encounters, 672 Adult encounters and have completed 85 presentations.

Thank you to all of the schools, parish religious education, youth ministry, and campus center leaders who have booked a presentation with The Culture Project Missionaries last semester.  We are receiving good feedback from host parishes on the impact that The Culture Project is having with their youth.

To read the full report that includes survey statistics, feedback from students and teachers, and a list of participating Archdiocesan parishes, and to book CP presentations in the upcoming months, please visit www.archkck.org/prolife/activities/the-culture-project.

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THRIVE Foster Care Ministry

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November 16th |Foster/Adopt Family Appreciation Event - Chief's Watch Party! | 3 - 7:30 pm | Savior Pastoral Center| 12601 Parallel Pkwy, KCK

December 2025 - Cookies with Santa | Church of the Nativity - Leawood

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Fertility Awareness

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Coalition Life

Coalition Life is hosting a 9 day prayer vigil- the Coalition Life Circle will be from 8:00am- 12:00pm, November 13-21 in front of the Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St.

This is an opportunity to pray for life, witness, and evangelize by your presence and by calling down the Holy Spirit through nine intense days of prayer. If your church/parish would like to sponsor one day of the Circle and commit to covering each of the 4 shifts that day, that would be great.  Either way, any individual may sign up for any shift.

Feel free to pass this email along to anyone who you think might be interested in participating, whether as an individual or  group.

https://circle.coalitionlife.com/

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40 Days for Life

Thank you to all who participated in the 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign!

We want to give a SHOUT OUT to all the parishes and schools that participated in 40 Days for Life:  

Benedictine College, Bishop Miege, Church of the Ascension, Church of the Nativity, Cure of Ars, Holy Angels,  Holy Cross, Holy Spirit, Most Pure Heart of Mary School, Prince of Peace, St. Ann, St. Francis de Sales, St. James Academy, St. Joseph, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Rose Philippine Duschene, St. Thomas Aquinas

Also, please note that David Bereit - the founder of the 40 Days for Life Campaign, will be the keynote speaker at IGNITE for LIFE - our biggest event of the year on January 28 in Topeka!  REGISTER today!

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Pregnancy Resource Centers

Selah Home

(maternity home in Lawrence)

We are excited to share an important opportunity here at Insight Women’s Center. We have an opening for a Fatherhood Coordinator, a part time position, to help lead and support our growing Fatherhood Initiative.

God is doing incredible work among the men who walk through our doors. We currently have 10 dedicated volunteer fatherhood coaches who meet individually with dads and facilitate group classes. We are looking for someone with a heart for discipleship, strong leadership skills, and a passion to see fathers learn how to love and lead their families well.

If you have a part time pastor, ministry leader, or someone on your team who might be a great fit for this role, please pass along the attached job description and encourage them to reach out. I would love to visit and answer any questions they might have.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in this Kingdom work. Together we can strengthen families, encourage fathers, and help ensure every child has a strong foundation of love and support.

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Kansans for Life

Kansans for Life has just recently launched AFTERMATH, a first-of-its-kind, traveling memorial never before seen in the United States. This immersive, walk-through exhibit was created to awaken Kansans to the reality of abortion in our state and invite them to learn, reflect, and respond. 

What is AFTERMATH

  • AFTERMATH is a first‑of‑its‑kind, traveling memorial created by Kansans for Life (KFL). Kansans For Life+1

  • The exhibit spans roughly the size of a basketball court and features 19,467 fetal models, each representing a child lost to abortion in Kansas during 2023. Kansans For Life+1

Its Purpose and Message

  • The intent is to “awaken Kansans to the reality of abortion in our state” — making visible what the creators consider a hidden human cost. Kansans For Life+1

  • By giving a visual, physical representation of nearly 20,000 lives lost, the exhibit seeks to evoke emotional and moral reflection rather than presenting only numbers. The Heartlander+1

  • The exhibit invites people to learn how Kansas got to this point (citing legal/policy changes), reflect on the human impact, and — for those moved — respond (e.g. through support, advocacy, or personal reflection). Salina Post+1

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