Prayer & Liturgy Ministries
Altar Servers
Boys and girls starting in 5th grade assist reverently at Mass by serving at the altar. After a 3-hour training, servers are scheduled for at least one Mass per month based on availability.
Contact: Kathy Clement at 913-422-5700 ext 229 or kathy.clement@shoj.org
Arts & Environment
This ministry enhances the church with liturgically and seasonally appropriate decorations to create a beautiful and reverent worship space.
Contact: Kathy Clement at 913-422-5700 ext 229 or kathy.clement@shoj.org
Eucharistic Adoration
Gift ourselves with a holy hour of reflection to quietly listen and pray in the glorious presence of our dear Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Our Sacred Heart Adoration Chapel is open 7 days a week for 24 hours each day for anyone to adore the Blessed Sacrament. However, we have available weekly Holy Hour commitments if one feels called to participate weekly.
Contact: If you are a guest who would like to pray in the chapel or if you are new to adoring in our chapel, please contact Clara George at adoration@shoj.org for more information about how to access the Adoration Chapel.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME)
EMEs distribute the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass and support the spiritual nourishment of the parish.
Contact: Lisa Aschenbrenner, laschenbrenner24@gmail.com, 785.817.2430
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass, helping bring Scripture to life for the congregation.
Contact: Steve Nelson at stevenelson100k@gmail.com, 913.963.3612
Marian Mantle Prayer Group
This prayer group meets weekly to pray Marian devotions for the return of loved ones to the Catholic faith.
Contact: Kathy Clement, 913-422-5700 ext. 229 to join.
Music Ministry
This ministry enhances the liturgy through song, glorifying God and inspiring the congregation to participate in worship. Weekly choir practice is expected for those involved.
For more information, please contact info@shoj.org.
Prayer Line
Volunteers receive prayer requests and offer daily prayers for those in need. This ministry is a simple but powerful way to serve from anywhere.
Contact our ministry lead to become a member of the Prayer Line Ministry or if you would like to submit a prayer request. Our ministry lead will respond to your request within 24-48 hours.
Rosary Leaders
Rosary Leaders volunteer to lead the parish in prayer 30 minutes before weekend Masses or after 8:15 AM weekday Masses. Here are the links to sign up.
Ushers
Ushers welcome and seat parishioners, collect the offertory, and assist with any needs during Mass.
Contact: Dean Owens at 816-985-4139