The Rhodes Ahead
October 31, 2025
From Mrs. Rhodes
Happy Halloween from all of us at SHOJ! Stay safe and have fun!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Tunes and Togetherness event on Saturday!
Remember to pray for your loved ones who have died especially during the month of November.
Parish Opportunities
Remembrance Mass: We gather to honor and remember those we have lost with a “Remembrance Mass.” The Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8:05 a.m. for those family members that have passed away within the past year. We will honor these deceased souls with a candle set in front of the altar to illustrate the light that burned brightly by your loved one's life. Register here.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Join the Knights of Columbus for their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 8:00–11:00 a.m. in the School Multipurpose Center. Bring your family and friends for a morning of good food, great company, and community spirit — all for an in-kind donation.
Encounter Conference: The conference is two-days at SHoJ to teach, impart and activate Christians to be a more effective minister of Jesus' healing in the world. It is Friday, November 14 (6-9pm) and November 15 (8am-9:30pm.) You are free to attend as much of the conference as you wish. No meals will be included, but there will be mealtime breaks. Find more information and registration here.
Healing Service: On November 15th at 6:30 PM there will be an Encounter Healing Service here at Sacred Heart. The service is completely FREE - you won't want to miss this powerful opportunity for healing!
Family Advent Workshop: Bring the whole family to the Family Advent Workshop on Sunday, November 16, from 1:30–3:00 PM in the MPC! Enjoy an afternoon of Advent story time, crafts, treats, and fellowship while discovering simple ways to celebrate the season at home. Sign-up here.
MINISTRY
OCIA Prayer Partners: We are SO close to filling up our prayer partners! Your prayers are a vital way to support those in the OCIA process (becoming Catholic) and accompany them on their journey of faith. Click here to sign-up.
Christmas Basket Drive: Sacred Heart Parish is helping the Vaughn Trent Community Center provide 200 Christmas Dinner Baskets for families in need. Bring donated food items before or after any Mass Nov. 1–2. Items include canned corn, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac & cheese, stuffing, cake mix, and frosting. Sign-up here.
Verso L'Alto Bonfire: All young adults, ages 21-39, are invited to a night of community and fellowship with a bonfire on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 PM at Blackhoof Park. Bring your own beverage and a lawn chair. Register here.
Project Rachel Drop-In Group: Project Rachel is starting a Monthly Drop-in Group for women. The first group will be Thursday, November 6th, from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Contant Ann Marie at projectrachelkc@archkck.org for location and additional details.
Project Rachel Retreat: Project Rachel will be hosting a Retreat for women harmed by abortion on November 8th at 8:30am – 4:00pm. Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided. To register, please contact: projectrachelkc@archkck.org
SHOJ Rosary Ministry
St. Benedict Rosary Prayer Group will meet on the little playground at 3:06 each Wednesday to pray The Rosary (or at least part of it) for SHOJ school. All are welcome, even littles can come play while you pray. Please join us.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic school
Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool