We of St. Peters parish
are a faith community who has as our model our Lord Jesus Christ and the
fulfillment of his mission. We profess
who we are by our shared belief and understanding of the Gospel. As people called to conversion, we come
together to celebrate and bear witness to Gods redemptive activity in our
lives. We live out this mission of
Christ through prayer and worship and through our baptismal call, which
challenges us to minister to and with others.
Vision Statement
St. Peters will be
a welcoming parish,
a catalyst for spiritual formation,
the living word for the community,
and an advocate for those in need.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Parish Office............................................................................................................... 816-363-2320
Parish Staff.............................................................................................................816-363-7051
Pastor................................................................................................
Rev. Stephen M. Cook, ext. 112
Adult Faith Formation/RCIA/Infant Baptism...............................................
Kathleen
Madden, ext.115
Social Services.....................................................................................................
Ray
Hain, ext.128
Emergency Assistance, Food Pantry.............................................................. Direct
Line 816-877-0300
Liturgy.........................................................................................................
Mike
Thomas, ext.129
Youth.........................................................................................................
Margaret
Haik, ext.120
Music/Liturgy........................................................................................
Position Open, ext. 114
Bulletin..........................................................................................................bulletin@stpeterskc.org
Development Director....................................................................................
Karen
Conley, ext. 127
Parish Secretary.................................................................................................
Ruth
Davis, ext.110
Bookkeeper....................................................................................................
Gene
Cooper, ext.131
School Administration..........................................816-523-4899
(office)
Principal........................................................................................................
Janet
Spallo, ext. 211
Assistant Principal..........................................................................................
Angie
Meyer, ext. 215
Secretaries......................................................................................................
Sally
Euston, ext.210
...................................................................................................................
Elaine
Kovac, ext. 214
(A
complete list of administration and staff is available through the school
office)
Pastoral Ministries
Parish
Council
Consults with Pastor regarding parish, spiritual and
material needs; assists with implementation
of decisions. Council meets monthly and
members serve three-year terms. Three
new members are selected annually.
Rev. Stephen M. Cook..........................................................................................
363-2320, ext. 112
Mark Hague, Chair............................................................................................................. 361-6290
(Parish Council members names and phone numbers are
listed weekly on the bulletin cover)
Finance
Committee
Consults with and advises Pastor and Business Manager
regarding budget and other parish financial matters.
Tom Nickel.......................................................................................................... 363-2320,
ext. 116
Mark Fitzpatrick, Chair........................................................................................................
444-8229
Building
and Grounds
Volunteer group responsible for maintenance and
beautification of grounds and physical plant.
Tom Nickel.......................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 112
Parish Development
Committee
Responsible
for raising funds to support the short-term and long-term success of the
parish.
Karen
Conley....................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 127
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism
Preparation
Parents of infants meet with a team of parents to discuss
the meaning of Baptism in the community and family. Required for all families
wishing to have their children baptized.
Kathleen Madden................................................................................................. 363-7051,
ext.115
Confirmation
Preparation
Candidates entering their sophomore, junior or
senior year receive Confirmation preparation and opportunities for
community service.
Margaret Haik...................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 120
Matrimony
Preparation
Engaged couples meet with lead couples in preparation for
the sacrament of matrimony. This is a
requirement for all engaged couples wishing to be married at St. Peters.
Couples need to contact the parish office at least nine months in advance.
Rev. Stephen M. Cook........................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext. 112
Karl and Marlys Hougland................................................................................................. 523-5173
Wedding Coordinators
Individuals who are assigned to wedding couples to help them
plan and prepare their wedding ceremony, rehearsal and environment.
Sharon Mohler..................................................................................................................
523-3340
RCIA Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
Formation process for adults and families interested in
exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic.
Opportunity for parishioners to share in initiation process by
sponsoring candidates, serving on the RCIA teaching team, offering hospitality
during sessions, or caring for children of RCIA candidates.
Kathleen Madden................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext. 115
Anointing
of the Sick
This sacrament of healing is offered at liturgies during Advent
and Lent or by contacting
Rev. Stephen M. Cook........................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext. 112
Liturgical Ministries
Liturgy
Committee
Group of parishioners who work with the liturgist and music
ministers to plan liturgical celebrations.
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Art
& Environment Committee
A sub-committee of the Liturgy Committee responsible for
designing and seasonally decorating the Church.
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Sally Sommerhauser........................................................................................................... 942-7300
Funeral Ministry
Ministers who help plan funerals.
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Music
Ministry
Adult and youth parishioners who sing or play a musical
instrument and work with the music director to lead the community in song
during weekend Masses and at special liturgical celebrations.
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Liturgical Ministers
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Kristen Campbell, Scheduler.......................................................................
kacampbe@applebees.com
(Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers)
Lectors
Adult and youth parishioners who proclaim the Word of God
at daily and weekend Masses as well as special liturgical celebrations.
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Usher/Greeters
Ministers of Hospitality who greet and welcome people as
they enter Mass, collect the offerings and assist as needed during the liturgy.
Kristen Campbell....................................................................................
kacampbe@applebees.com
Eucharistic
Ministers
Ministers who assist in the distribution of Communion at
Mike Thomas........................................................................................................ 363-7051,
ext.129
Childrens Liturgy of the
Word
Kathleen
Madden......................................................................................................
363-7051, x115
Kate Bush.........................................................................................................................
333-2874
Altar
Servers
Youth 6th grade and older who assist at the
altar during weekend Masses and special liturgical celebrations.
Mike Thomas....................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 129
Mark Ungashick................................................................................................................. 523-1620
Maria Gillcrist, Scheduler................................................................................................... 523-2184
Altar
Society
Ministry open to all women of the parish. Responsible for the upkeep of the church
altar, vessels, linens and candles.
Mary Buren......................................................................................................................... 822-8085
Nursery
Adults and youth who care for children during Sunday
morning Masses.
Kathleen Madden..................................................................................................... 363-7051,
x115
Julie Swanson..................................................................................................................... 523-0044
Andrea Luby...................................................................................................................... 523-5596
School Ministries
FIRE
Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education
Provide the opportunity for an
inclusive Catholic education for children with special needs.
Carnie & Maura Nulton......................................................................................................
822-1739
School Board
Responsible for long-range planning, policy development,
finances, public relations, evaluation of the administrations relationship
with the board, major curriculum changes, and facilitation of communication
among school-related groups......................................................................................... (To
Be Announced)
PTA
This organization supports activities, events and
functions that benefit all students at our school.
It promotes open communication between teachers and
parents; provides opportunities for students and parents to grow mentally and
spiritually; raises needed funds to support school and
social activities; acknowledges the accomplishments
of our students; recognizes the dedication
of our teachers and staff; and involves the
surrounding community in the life of our school.
Anne and Paul Pautler, Presidents..................................................................................... 333-2975
Athletic Program
Students in grades 5-8 may participate in basketball, volleyball
and track. Instructional basketball
is available to students in grade 4. Soccer
is sponsored through the Brookside Soccer League.
Kathy
Bourque, Athletic Director......................................................................................
thiemann@ku.edu
Childrens and Youth Ministries
Religious education program for
children in grades K-8 who are not receiving religious education in a Catholic
school. Provides sacramental preparation
for First Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Kathleen Madden...........................................................................................................
363-7051,
ext.115
High
School Youth Group
The high school youth group meets on the first and third
Sundays of the month to learn more about our Catholic Faith, share our
experiences, do service and develop friendships that are positive and lifelong.
In addition to our twice-monthly meetings, we have other regularly on-going
meetings for mission trip preparation, service projects, and catechesis. The
full schedule is published in August and available at the parish website. The monthly schedule is published in the
parish bulletin.
Margaret Haik...................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 120
Ministries of Community Spirit
Dinner For Eight
Dinner
for Eight is a monthly potluck gathering which enables many small groups of
adult parishioners to meet in an informal social setting. We meet once a month on the third Saturday
evening, in a parishioner-hosts home. Dinner group members rotate so that
participants meet many different parishioners over time. Our hope is to encourage and nurture personal
relationships across the parish.
Karen
Conley....................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 127
Funeral
Dinners
Volunteer team that prepares and serves a meal following
funeral services.
Ray Hain.............................................................................................................. 363-7051, ext. 128
Hospitality
Committee
Volunteers who support parish social gatherings, including
monthly Donut Sundays.
Karen Conley....................................................................................................... 363-7051, ext. 127
Moms
Ministry
Mothers who gather for social and educational opportunities
as well as for spiritual enrichment and formation. This group is a great way for new parishioners
or new Moms to get connected to the parish.
Kathleen Madden.
.
.363-7051, ext.115
Kate Bush............................................................................................................................ 333-2874
Prayer
Relay Chain
Volunteers who pray for intentions called in by
parishioners.
Mary Kay VandenBoom.................................................................................................... 333-5709
Ray Hain.........................................................................................................................
877-0300
School Alumni Committee
Staff
and volunteers working to keep school alumni connected to St. Peters school
and parish through regular communication and alumni events.
Karen
Conley....................................................................................................... 363-7051,
ext. 127
Mary Hesion
McCalla..........................................................................................................
361-4283
Welcoming
Committee
Volunteers welcome new parishioners who have pre-registered
with the pastor. They meet other new parishioners who are oriented to parish
activities. New families are also invited to a welcome brunch where they meet
parish staff members.
Kate McDonald, Chair ...................................................................................................... 333-6103
Mary Kay VandenBoom, Co-Chair .....................................................................................
333-5709
Communities
Creating
Affiliated with the Kansas City
CCO, members of this group interview individuals in the congregation to
understand their needs and concerns, with the intention of joining together to
improve the quality of life in our community, especially by participating in
and influencing our political and democratic institutions.
Patricia Peebles............................................................................................................ 913-544-2608
Ministries of Service
SPOT
Sister Parish Outreach Team
A group of parishioners who work on the continuing twinning
relationship with our sister parish in
Rev.
Stephen M. Cook.............................................................................................
363-7051, ext. 112
Ray Hain.............................................................................................................................
877-0300
Respect
Life Committee
Volunteers who strive to bring issues of respect and
reverence for all life to the forefront of the parish.
Karen Miller........................................................................................................................ 523-6550
Maria Gillcrist..................................................................................................................... 523-2184
Seniors
Programs
Programs include once a month social times, ceramics,
transportation and planned outings.
Ray Hain..............................................................................................................
363-7051, ext. 128
Ministry
to the Sick, Hospitalized and Homebound
Volunteers who visit and take communion to those unable to
attend Mass.
Ray Hain..............................................................................................................
363-7051, ext. 128
Emergency
Services
Volunteers who assess and meet utility, rent and food needs
of people in our parish boundaries.
Ray Hain.............................................................................................................................
877-0300
Knights
of
A
fraternal and social organization open to all men of the parish, the Knights of
Columbus serve the Church and community.
Bernie
Schneider, Grand Knight
.
..
..............................................
.... 361-8213
Christmas
Baskets
Volunteers collect and prepare food and toy donations for
distribution to local families in need.
Ray Hain..............................................................................................................................
877-0300
Food
Pantry
Volunteers help solicit, stock, and distribute food through
parish food pantry.
Ray Hain.............................................................................................................................
877-0300
Volunteers who help create garden beds then water, weed and
harvest the food for the poor and elderly through the food pantry.
Ray Hain.............................................................................................................................
877-0300
Ministries of Adult Faith Formation
St. Peters Parish offers a wide
range of bible study series, topical studies, and spiritual growth activities
for adults and families. Check the
bulletin for current offerings or contact Kathleen Madden for more information.
Adult
Faith Formation Team
Team of parishioners who meet regularly to assess the spiritual
needs of the parish and plan opportunities for faith development.
Kathleen Madden
...............................................
.363-7051, ext. 115
Scripture Study
Kathleen Madden
................................................
.363-7051, ext. 115
Joan and John Miller
.................................................
...523-0693
Resources
Engaged Encounter, Marriage Encounter, Widowed Persons, Support
Groups, Singles, Retrouvaille, Retreats,
Respect Life
...756-1850
Catholic
Charities
Divorced and Separated Persons
Counseling Services
..................................................
...221-4377