Hospitality

The desire for community is etched into our souls by God, who is Relationship Itself. If you're searching for your people, we think you'll find them here at St. John's.

Hospitality is the way in which the St. John's community grows together in relationship with God and one another. Our Hospitality ministries welcome new parishioners, help care for our church, and allow us to grow in friendship together.

To get involved, contact the Ministry Leader listed.

Welcoming New Parishioners | Faith Formation Meal Prep | Parish Picnic | Trunk or Treat | Parish Dinner | Mission Society | Knights of Columbus | Altar Society/Funeral Ministry | Daughters of Isabella

Connect with new parishioners and welcome them to the parish family! Provide new parishioners with helpful information, encouragement, and a friendly face as they make St. John the Evangelist their home. Volunteers visit new parishioners with either a gift bag (provided by the parish) or a home-baked good. 

Ministry Leader: Jill Papsdorf - [email protected]

Different parishioners cook for our 6th-12th grade students every week. Each week 75+ young people gather to learn more about their faith on Wednesday night. They come hungry, and it's our job to feed them physically so they are ready to be fed spiritually.

Ministry Leader: Julie Hubl - [email protected] or 316-648-2519

The Parish Picnic provides an opportunity for parish families to come together every summer. There is a big pot luck meal, and outdoor games for all ages.

Ministry Leader: JP Brunke - [email protected] - 228-313-3795

For Trunk or Treat, children are invited to dress up as a beloved saint. There are different games, a parade of saints, and activities for the children. Parishioners decorate the trunks of their vehicles and hand out treats.

Ministry Leader: Kelly Belton - [email protected] - 620-545-7057

On December 27th each year we gather for an evening of celebration on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. This includes a social, dinner, and entertainment. Help us plan and execute this great evening!

Ministry Leaders: Andrea Kaiser - [email protected] or 715-207-2235 and Juliana Handy - [email protected] or 316-833-9063

The Mission Society exists to raise awareness of the importance of mission at St. John the Evangelist parish. They provide support both financially and spiritually to an array of local and global missions.

Ministry Leader: Monica Maus - [email protected] - 316-772-2844

 This ministry of parish women maintain the Church altar and organize and host parish receptions. This includes funeral vigil receptions and funeral dinners, the graduation breakfast, and the annual Taste of Spring Breakfast.



When there are vigils or rosaries held the evening before a funeral here at St. John's the Altar Society hosts a reception for the family and friends of the departed. They provide cookies, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. 

When there is a funeral, the Altar Society hosts a dinner for the friends and family of the departed. Different members of this ministry prepare the meals, provide salads and desserts, serve, and set up/clean up the parish center.

Altar Society President: Nicole Pracht- [email protected] 316-650-1344
Funeral Ministry Leader: Sandy Youngers - [email protected] - 316-647-5132

As a Knight, you'll have the opportunity to transform your life, support your parish, give back to your community, and grow in your faith. The Knights are a band of brothers, a network of men doing good in the service of God and their neighbor.

Ministry Leader: Colton Ricke - [email protected] - 316-249-8519

This charitable organization of Catholic women is founded on Unity, Friendship, and Charity. They are called by faith to serve, inspired and challenged to do God's work by supporting vocations and working for respect for life from conception to natural death. 

Ministry Leader: Karla Dick - [email protected] 316-772-6925