The Calix Society (www.calixsociety.org) – Are you currently in a 12-Step Recovery or Support Group?  Would you like to talk with other Catholics about how they have incorporated their Catholicism into the 12 Steps? Welcome to the Calix Society- Shawnee Mission Chapter. We meet one evening each month (usually first Friday of each month) at Church of the Ascension -7:00 p.m. private Mass followed by a meeting & fellowship.  The Calix Society is a national association of Catholics in 12-Step recovery (open to all addictions). Please note: The Calix Society is not meant to replace your current 12-step program…Just enhance it! For information on our local meetings, call Neil at 913-645-7244, or Mary 913-747-5039.


This is a reminder that we will meet in-person and on Zoom on THE SECOND FRIDAY IN APRIL (April 9). We normally meet the first Friday each month; however, Good Friday is April 2. On April 9, Mass will begin at 7:00 pm followed by our meeting about 7:45 pm. 

AGENDA: We will continue to read from the book, "The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments" by Scott Weeman. We will read Chapter Two together and then share our insights. We are all encouraged to read Chapter Two ahead of time. We should then have time to share our God Moments!

In Person & via Zoom (call for the link)
Friday, April 9- 7:00 P.M. Mass, 7:45 P.M. Meeting
Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, Kansas

As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. If [one] part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy.
1 Corinthians 12:12,26
 

Substance abuse can take many forms and have far-reaching impacts. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, we want to help.
 
I am struggling
 Do you depend on alcohol or drugs to get through the day or deal with difficult situations? Is your substance abuse putting your marriage or family at risk? Has your life become unmanageable? There is HELP & HOPE.
  
Talk to Someone
 
If you need someone to talk to, answer questions, or to help you find resources call St. Michael Parishioners, Brant Myers at 913-717-8938 or Cassie Myers 913-717-8933

You can also call the Kansas City Area AA Central office 24-hour Hotline: 816-471-7229. If you are thinking about suicide, call Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255.

Find a Meeting / Community

You are not alone! Connect with a community of others in recovery, who will share their experience, strength and hope.
 

• Find A. A. Meetings
• Find N. A. Meetings

 
Find a Counselor

If you would like to speak with a counselor or psychotherapist, we encourage you to reach out to one of these Catholic Counselors listed by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas.
 
My loved one is struggling
 
Is your spouse, child or loved one struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Does your loved one’s addiction cause you to feel alone, scared and helpless? There is HELP & HOPE.
 
If you need someone to talk to, to support and encourage you by sharing their own experience, or to help you find resources call St. Michael the Archangel Parishioners, Brant Myers at 913-717-8938 or Cassie Myers 913-717-8933

Find a Meeting / Community

You are not alone! Connect with a community of others with a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol, who will share their experience, strength and hope.
 

• Find an Al-Anon/Alateen Meeting
• Find a Nar-Anon Meeting

 

Learn More

With treatment, those in recovery can lead healthy, successful, joyful lives. These are some resources to help you understand more about addiction and recovery.
 

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation
• Addictions - For Your Marriage (an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) resources for those struggling with an addiction
• Shatterproof - A national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America
• Alcoholics Anonymous - Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
• Al-Anon Family Groups - Al-Anon/Alateen helps families struggling with alcoholism of a loved one
• Narcotics Anonymous - Narcotics Anonymous World Services
• Nar-Anon Family Groups - Nar-Anon Family Groups help families struggling with addiction of a loved one.

Local Programs for children/teens
 

• The Crossroads Program
• The Full Circle Program

Other Resources

• Books
• More Books