Parish Groups
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal and service organization dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Bishop Miege Council 843 meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Room. Contact Steve Abels at 913-579-2505 or sabelskc@gmail.com.
MEN'S CLUB
Men's Club is a social and service organization for all men dedicated to fellowship and fun through activities that raise funds for school and parish improvements and youth organizations. Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Jim Bade at 913-314-8570 or badejim@yahoo.com.
WOMEN'S CLUB
Join in fellowship with all women of the parish in regular potluck dinners, bake sales, other fundraisers and service events. You many also want to join in one of the smaller women's groups, called a Circle. These meet monthly and each has it's own theme and charism. Find one that suits you or start your own. Learn more about the Women's Circles. Contact Marisa Snook at marisa.r.snook@gmail.com.
SCOUTS
Kids in grades Kindergarten-5th are invited to join Pack 3184, which meets at St. Pius X. Contact Carrie Setzkorn at lovemyscouts4@gmail.com. or Kevin Smith at kevinsmith5935@gmail.com for more details, or see their website.
CYO SPORTS
Football, volleyball, basketball, cross country and track are offered to all children in the parish 3rd-8th grade through CYO. CYO, the Catholic Youth Organization, allows children to participate and learn a sport with honesty and fair play. We always need coaches and assistant coaches who will provide youth with the direction to grow in the image of Christ. Contact Dominic Cara at John Paul II School at dominic.cara@gmail.com. Learn more: https://cyojwa.org/current-programs
Community Outreach
ST. MARY'S FOOD KITCHEN
On the 1st Thursday of every month, parishioners from St. Pius X prepare and serve lunch to around 300 adults and children at the St. Mary's Food Kitchen (Willa Gill Center). Volunteers meet outside the west entrance outside the office at 8:45 a.m. and carpool. Parishioners purchase and prepare the food according to a planned menu.
Contact Anne Marie Linder at 913-660-8168 or alinder1209@gmail.com if you would like to come.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD TRUCK
On the first weekend of each month we collect non-perishable food as well as monetary contributions for Catholic Community Services Food Pantry. We need van drivers to deliver once a month. Donations may be made at catholiccharitiesks.org/parish-food-drive-donation or checks mailed to 9720 W. 87th St. Overland Park, KS 66212 (memo line Food Drive - St. Pius X). Contact Marsha Russell at 913-384-3847.
HOMEBOUND MINISTERS
Communion is taken to those who are not able to attend Mass and to area care centers homes. Volunteers go to Trustwell Living on Wednesdays and Wellstone as needed. Most volunteers visit homebound members on Sundays but it could be any day. If you are interested in being a homebound minister or if you know someone who would like a visitor, please contact Deacon Steve Bauer at sbauer@spxmission.org.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
The Mental Health Ministry provides information, resources, awareness and occassional speakers about mental health topics. Contact Rosemary Pappert at 913-831-2517 if you're interested in being involved.
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Parish Volunteers
We all have different gifts and we invite you to share your talents with St. Pius, whatever they are! Please reach out to Dawn Grabs dgrabs@spxmission.org to see how you might use your special talents. Below are some regular needs.
LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Help maintain grounds around St. Pius church, offices and rectory by planting flowers, shrubs and trees, pruning, weeding, watering, shoveling snow, etc.
Contact Neal Dunker by email at neal.dunker@sbcglobal.net. For Facilities, contact Jim Bade at 913-314-8570 or badejim@yahoo.com.
OFFICE VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help answer phones, stuff envelopes and bulletins and other clerical tasks as needed. We also invite other skills like marketing, communications, web design, or photography. Contact Lou Anne Wagner 913-432-4808 or spx@spxmission.org.
MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY
If you can help with any of these, please contact Dawn Grabs at dgrabs@spxmission.org at 913-259-4801.
FUNERAL LUNCHES
Funeral lunches strengthen the social fabric of the parish through service at the time of grief. Volunteers set up and serve funeral dinners, clean up afterwards and arrange for desserts. Contact: Sheila Egan (913) 722-0957 skegan1949@gmail.com
JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
If you're interested in volunteering at the school and would like to know what their needs are, call or email the principal, Dr. Eva Harmon: eharmon@johnpaul2opks.com at 913-432-6350.
