Annulments
Persons have a right to have their status clarified in relationship to the Church. As there
are many questions, concerns, and even some false information about the work of the diocesan
tribunal, Deacon Jerry Williams, and his wife, Jackie, are trained advocates to assist those
seeking an annulment. They are open and willing to walk with you during this time, by
listening, caring, and helping you to complete the paper work as needed by the Church. It
remains the Church's hope that healing and some level of closure is attained through this process.
Contact Deacon Jerry and Jackie Williams at 816-454-2529.
Connecting with Care
This ministry provides help for everyone with basic needs regardless of age or economic
status. These basic needs could vary in range from fixing a leaking faucet to washing windows
to raking leaves. If you have a need, call Connecting With Care. You will be connected with a
fellow parish member who has volunteered to be on call for small repair, handy-person projects
and general help.
For help, or to volunteer to be a handy-person, contact Katherine Smith at
816-436-2389 or kes11@mindspring.com, Shirley Duello at 816-436-1123
or snduello@juno.com, or Barbara Sloan at 816-769-4893.
Hospital Ministry
A group of volunteers regularly visits and takes Communion to North Kansas City Hospital.
The Northland parishes rotate days of the week to visit North Kansas City Hospital. Tuesday and Friday
are the days for St. Charles's visitation. If you are hospitalized, please call the parish office to
inform us at 816-436-0880. This is even more important because of the changed federal laws of
privacy.
If you are hospitalized at one of the other Kansas City hospitals and would like a visit,
please call the parish office at 816-436-0880.
If you wish to participate in this ministry,
please contact Keith and Kathy Altenhofen at 816-452-5076 for training and scheduling.
