Faith news

Originally published Sept. 12, 2015

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel, will hold a Parish Fiesta on Saturday, Sept. 19. A bilingual Mass will be held at 4 p.m., followed by the Parish Fiesta from 5 to 9 p.m. The Fiesta will include Mexican food, games, music, and dancing.

Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., is planning a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the church basement.

Holy Family Church is planning the annual Slovenefest from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Holy Family Club, Msgr. Mejak Hall, gym and school grounds, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kan. The 7th annual Slovenian festival is dedicated to the memory of Mike Waliczek, a long-time Holy Family church member and volunteer. The celebration will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 274 Orchard St., Kansas City, Kan. Ethnic food, booths, a silent auction, and activities for children will be available. For more information, visit www.holyfamilychurchkck.com.

A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will sponsor a clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Those involved with this community event include M.J. Powell, coordinator; Ruby Stewart, mission president; and Jaunice Henson, vice president.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the 17th Sunday in Pentecost Sept. 20. Services in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. The parish will learn of the Presiding-Elect Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, at a Christian formation class at 11:30 a.m.

A free Health Fair will be held at White Church Christian Church, 2200 N. 85th, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Health Well Mobile will be there at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will give free bone density tests, as well as hearing, vision, blood pressure and other tests. White Church Christian Church is sponsoring this as a community event, to increase residents’ access to health care. There will be a free healthy lunch, and many advisers on topics from dental hygiene, Medicare plans, to anything of a spiritual nature. The public is invited.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will hold an all-church breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The church trustees are sponsoring the breakfast, and a freewill donation will be accepted. The church will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the church fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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