Pastoral Ministries
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Pastoral Ministries
Finance Committee
Consults with and advises Pastor and Business Manager regarding budget and other parish financial matters. Contact the church office (816) 353-2184
Parish Ministry Council
Our purpose is to minister to parishioners, as well as our neighbors outside the parish, by listening to their needs and ideas. We work to provide fellowship, spiritual growth and education, as well as promoting the work of other ministry groups.
School Ministries
F.I.R.E.
Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education. Provide the opportunity for an inclusive Catholic education for children with special needs.
School Board
Responsible for long-range planning, policy development, finances, public relations, evaluation of the administration’s relationship with the board, major curriculum changes, and facilitation of communication among school-related groups.
PTO
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.
Athletic Program
Students in grades K-8 may participate in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country and Track.Ministries Of Community Spirit
Hospitality Committee
Members of the Parish Ministry Council who provide coffee & cookies/doughnuts once a month following all Masses and at other social gatherings throughout the year.
Funeral Dinners
Volunteer team that prepares and serves a meal following funeral services.
Welcome Committee
Carol Brumbaugh 816-590-9171 or 816-254-2522
Mary Ann McClure 816-739-3763 or [email protected]
Carol Morris (chair) 816-721-3409 or [email protected]
Mary Vitt 816-520-1575 or [email protected]
Glenn Young 816-589-3360 or [email protected]
Ministries Of ServiceOver 55 Club
Programs include once a month social times, ceramics, transportation and planned outings. Contact Loretta VanBibber . (816) 223-2769
Ministry to the Sick, Hospitalized and Homebound
Volunteers who visit and take communion to those unable to attend Mass.
Contact Paula Cassity (816) 356-4467.
Workers of Mercy
Volunteers who offer a community breakfast the third Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall.
Contact Wendy Snow
Emergency Services
Volunteers assess and meet utility, rent and food needs of people in our parish boundaries. Contact St. Bernadette Food Pantry (816) 356-3700 EXT 228.
Knights of Columbus
Men who serve fraternally Church and community.
Bob Grabau (816) 799-1715
K of C Ladies Auxiliary
If you are a female, practicing Catholic, 18 years or older, you may join the Knights of Columbus ladies Auxiliary.
Contact Sherry Garcia (816) 844-2628.
Food Pantry
Volunteers help solicit, stock, and distribute food through the parish food pantry.
Items are collected at Nativity and transported to St Bernadette Food Pantry.
Contact St. Bernadette Food Pantry (816) 356-3700 EXT 228.
Blood Bank
Twice each year we sponsor the Mobile Blood Bank. Nativity has hosted the blood bank since 1975. Contact Loretta Krawczyk (816) 836-4193
ResourcesDiocesan Family Life Office
Engaged Encounter, Marriage Encounter, Widowed Persons, Support Groups, Singles, Retrouvaille, Retreats, Respect Life -
(816) 756-1850
Catholic Charities
Emergency Assistance, Employment Services, Children & Family Services, Housing Services, Veteran Services, Deaf and Disability Ministries, Counseling Services
(816) 221-4377 [email protected]
To report spiritual, emotional and moral abuse call:
Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect hotline 1-(800) 392-3738
The Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (816) 361-2666