• St. Pius X Women's Circles

    All women are invited to consider joining one of the Women's Circles. Develop friendships, find community, pray and serve together with others. As the Circles grow, people can branch off and form new Circles.

    St. Anthony’s

    Patron Saint of: Lost things

    When do you meet: Second Monday of the month at 6:30pm

    Where do you meet: A Mexican restaurant located in Mission

    Age range: 35 to 75

    What is your circle’s philanthropy: Angels of Grace Family Services Annual Baby Shower, St. Pius X Church Easter Vigil Mass and Reception, and John Paul II Catholic School Auction Donation

    Anything else: We are a fun group of women who enjoy getting together monthly.

    Contact: Diane Schmidt 913-488-3934 dsschmidt1@aol.com

    St. Monica’s

    Patron Saint of: Mothers

    When do you meet: Last Monday of the month at 6pm

    Where do you meet: At a local restaurant

    Age range: mid 30s to mid 60s.

    What is your circle’s philanthropy: Our main focus is supporting John Paul II school. We provide food at the annual holiday shop and donate the money we make to John Paul II. We also make donations each year to the school auction. Though the school is our focus we also have coat, sock, and underwear drives which we donate to local shelters.

    Contact: Nancy Burchstead 913-710-0948 bburchstead@yahoo.com 

    St. Philippine (prayer circle)

    Patron Saint of: Perseverance amid adversity

    When do you meet: First Monday of the month

    Where do you meet: in members homes

    What is your circle’s philanthropy: prayer

    Anything else: Members seek to strengthen themselves, the parish and our community through a consistent prayer life. We are all at different stages in our prayer lives and welcome anyone who wants to explore the vast richness of Catholic prayer in its many forms and practices.

    Contact: Carla Mills 913-908-5056 ckaym2@gmail.com or

    Beth Vance 913-915-3831 bethavance4@gmail.com 

    St. Charlotte (craft circle)

    Patron Saint of: Crochet, Jewelry and Gifts

    When do you meet: Friday mornings 10am-12pm

    Where do you meet: St. Pius Room 202

    What is your circle’s philanthropy: Our goal is to create items that can be donated to people in need. For example, rosaries, prayer shawls, baby blankets, lap blankets, and hats for those in need at St. Pius and the greater community.

    Anything else: Do you enjoy crafting? Are you interested in learning how to knit or crochet? If so, this is the circle for you! The focus will be crafting a variety of items including the rosaries we currently make. Our circle welcomes anyone who enjoys crafting such as knitting, crochet, cross stitching, loom knitting or quilting.

    Head person: Kathy Bauer 913-963-7128 blkhwkmom@yahoo.com or Ginny Pilarz 913-302-1305 Gingerginny@sbcglobal.net

    St. Cecilia & Our Lady of Perpetual Help 

    Patron Saint of: Music and Musicians