Several of our parish ministries are actively engaged during this time of social distancing and welcome you, our parishioner, to join! Please contact Sara Kuhn, Director of Social Mission & Outreach, at 913-402-3912 or by email HERE to learn more.
These ministries are meeting in person:
Gardening Angels - Maintaining the grounds of our campus is a labor of love! Our 16 acre campus is totally maintained by a volunteer crew of ground keepers and families. This ministy is planning for the fall.
Life Teen - Is currenlty meeting in the courtyard. Life Teen SMA is an outreach of St. Michael the Archangel that is leading teens closer to Christ through an authentic community that is rooted in the Eucharist.
Men of St. Michael - Currently meeting in person on Thursday mornings after 6:40 a.m. Mass. Men of our parish growing together in their faith through fellowship and reading and reflecting on scripture.
Honduras Mission - Our project relies solely on the volunteers from our parish. Our committee meets monthly to plan and coordinate all events. All parishioners are welcome to attend meetings and help.
Knights of Columbus - Our Knights council supports our parish community, its families and religious orders by volunteering in support of parish activities and hosting a variety of social events and fundraisers.
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) - SMA MOYC builds active connection between moms with young children and is dedicated to nourishing our own spiritual health as well as that of our families. Mothers with children of all ages are welcome.
Respect Life - Promotes the value of life from conception to natural death and increases awareness of the issues of today that are eroding the value of life and the liberty of conscience.
Women of St. Michael - The Women of St. Michael provides a venue for the women of SMA to gather in fellowship while walking together to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ as His disciples.
Volunteer Service League (VSL) - VSL is the parish-wide volunteer program for our parish school that supports the teachers, staff and students.
These ministries are still communicating via email and some are also meeting virtually:
Companions in Faith - Companions in Faith is a relationship between St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Unity (Kansas City, KS) parishes.
Just Older YouthS (JOYS) - JOYS is for parishioners 50 years of age and over. We offer social functions and events throughout the year. This is a great way to socialize, meet new parishioners and get involved.
These ministries are still serving in the community:
Companions in Faith - Please see above. There are ongoing opportunities to serve.
Meals for the Sick - We are here to help! Our dedicated volunteers in this ministry serve those with a sick family member or who are struggling to cook during a taxing family situation.
Prayer Chain - A ministry committed to praying for special intentions of our parishioners. All prayers are kept confidential by our prayer warriors.
St. Mary's Food Kitchen - St Mary’s Food Kitchen has served over 4.5 million meals since its inception in 1982. SMA parishioners are currenlty serving the first Sunday of each month, and instead of our normal casserole meal we are providing lunches, packaged in plastic bags (grocery store bags).