Ministries

​In the Church
In the Community
Food Pantry
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  • Social Outreach | Contact the main office unless otherwise noted
    • Social Outreach Committee
      • Volunteers coordinate opportunities for assisting the disadvantaged in our community, for example: Outpace Poverty Walk, Thanksgiving Baskets, Giving Tree, etc.
    • Food Pantry/Emergency Assistance | Deanna Ricke
      • Volunteers help with  project serving residents in the surrounding community. Parishioners also donate food as they wish  throughout the year. Friends of the Pantry take on special projects such as home deliveries. See the Food Pantry page for additional information.
    • Green Team | George Niewrzel
      • The Green Team embraces the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ call for environmental justice and hopes to inspire a deeper respect for God’s creation and engage our parishioners and others interested in activities that deal with environmental problems and caring for our God’s creation. More information on the Green Team’s page.
    • Welcoming Committee
      • Parishioners meet to plan welcoming events for new parishioners. These events occur throughout the year. Members are also available for home visits.
    • Funeral Luncheons
      • Volunteers to serve and/or bring food.
    • Need a Ride to Church?
      • Volunteers help parishioners or those seeking transportation to our church with those accommodations.
    • Praying for Special Needs at Home
      • Parishioners often ask us to pray for them in times of need. A group of parishioners helps to offer the additional prayers needed for these individuals.
    • Pastoral Care
      • We are always looking for volunteers to assist at Bishop Spencer, helping administer communion at St. Luke’s, and visiting homes of parishioners.
    Education & Youth
    • Adult Education and Faith Formation
      • Various educational opportunities are offered throughout the year. Please see the Faith Formation portion of the website for the most recent opportunities and events. If you would like to be part of the committee that helps plan, review, and discuss ongoing adult education opportunities, please contact us.
    • Parish School of Religion
      • This includes Family Faith, Pre-School, and Sacramental Preparation. This program is for all children of the parish, especially those in public schools. Children in first through sixth grades are accompanied by their parents. Both groups meet the third Sunday of the month, September through May.
    • RCIA Sponsor
      • An RCIA sponsor accompanies a person who is preparing to become a Catholic. They represent the parish community and introduce the prospective Catholic to the community. This group meets weekly from September through May. More information on our RCIA page.
    • Sacramental Preparation | Fr. Carlito Saballo
      • This includes programs for our children (baptism, eucharist, reconciliation) but also for our teens and adults (marriage, confirmation). We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in serving as a resource in these areas.
    Parish & Community Life
    • Quilters | Mary Stanton
      • Those of any age interested in quilting meet regularly to make their own projects or assist others in completing theirs.
    • Holy Name Society | David Arciga 
      • This is a Catholic men’s group that meets to focus on spiritual growth, service work and social events within the parish. More information on the Holy Name Society page.
    • Small Groups
      • Parishioners gather in groups of 5-8 for a period of about a year for various events, e.g., movies, games, dinner and comraderie in a place of the group's choice.
    • Special Events
      • Guardian Angels is known for being active, and that requires lots of volunteers. Anyone interested in one or more of these activities are encouraged to contact us: June Festival, Attic to Basement Sale, Lenten Fish Fry, Taco Dinner, Spaghetti Dinner, Children’s Christmas Party, Children’s Easter Party, St. Joseph's Table, and Bargain & Breakfast Sale are a few special events.
    • School Volunteer/School Board Member
      • This includes opportunities to assist at Our Lady of Hope grade school.
    • Spanish Speaker
      • We serve many hispanic parishioners and community members, including those families who seek our assistance. If you are interested in serving as a translator or helping us issue bilingual communications, let us know.
    • Womens Ministry | Maggie Kempf
      • This group of women of all ages supports the parish through prayer, reflection and social activities to engage the community.  Watch for our Trivia Night and BINGO!
    • Young Adult Faith Community
      • This group of adults, those in their 20s and 30s, connect for fellowship and service. They also connect with the diocese’s City on a Hill Young Adult Ministry. See the YAFC page for more information.
You can reach us during our office hours, Monday through Thursday,
from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
at 816.931.4351 or email us at [email protected]

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. 
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:
Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18).
Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911.
​If the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, report the suspected abuse to:
the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500 or [email protected].​
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Please contact the Victim Advocate at  816.392.0011 or  [email protected]  for more information.
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