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Praise and Graze events are held on Wednesday evenings for a series of 4-weeks. We gather at 6:00 PM in the parish hall for a short session of prayer and a hymn— “praise” followed by dinner— “graze” at 6:15 PM.
At 6:45 PM, participants are welcome to attend the faith formation session which could include a guest speaker, Bible study, or break-out groups. Topics cover everything from witness testimonies to internet safety to Catholic family life to prayer and spirituality.
Meals are typically catered and guests can stay for as much (or as little) of the evening as they’d like. Children are welcome to attend, and childcare is provided during the “faith formation” portion of the evening. Please check the calendar for additional details on each evening’s specific schedule/event(s).
RSVP - Registration required for dinner. Donations can be made online or at the door. Click the buttons below to RSVP or donate now.Fall Series - October 2021
Oct 6: Dr. David Smithson - Introduction to the Parable of White Fang
Dr. Smithson is a QHR-Wea parishioner, a Kansas City-based rehabilitation medicine physician, husband, and father. He is a local speaker on faith-related topics and is a life-long dog lover and dog owner. During the pandemic, Dr.Smithson was inspired to write the book, The Parable of White Fang, which uniquely compares a dog raised in the wild, gradually becoming a tamed, loving member of a human household, with a human being, gradually growing in holiness and becoming a loving member of God’s house. On Oct 6, Dr. Smithson will read excerpts of his book and lead us in meditation and discussion enlightened by this classic adventure story with Catholic symbolism.
Oct 13: Dr. Teresa Elder - Busy Families: How to Bring Faith Alive Easily!
As a Catholic speaker, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights on faith, family, health, and leadership. She brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in healthcare, business, and education to her presentations. She and her husband have been married for 29 years and are blessed with three amazing children. Dr. Elder will share tips and strategies for busy people who want to bring faith more alive in our families.
Oct 20: Maureen McGrath - Eucharistic Miracles & Blessed Carlos Acutis
Maureen McGrath is a Catholic educator and Confirmation catechist with a contagious love for the Eucharist and Blessed Carlos Acutis. Maureen will share with us how Bl. Carlos Acutis, the youngest contemporary person to be beatified on Oct 10, 2020, has deepened her devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Bl. Carlos was a typical young computer whiz kid in Italy who also had an intense devotion to the Eucharist and fascination with Eucharistic miracles that he shared with the world!
Oct 27: Emily Lopez - Living as a Disciple of Jesus in 2021
Emily Lopez is a Consultant for Evangelization of Adults and Young Adults for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Emily is a wife and mother of five with a passion for people to understand God’s love for them and how to respond to that love as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ in their daily lives—at the dinner table, at the bedside of sick, on the sports field, in line at the store, online, at work, on vacation— everywhere daily life happens. Emily will offer ideas and inspiration to live as disciples of Jesus in our daily lives.