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August 2017
Baby Boomer Festival at St. Leonard (Centerville)
Live music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s; crafts, Classic Car Show, food vendors, more. In the front yard of St. Leonard, Franciscan continuing-care retirement community. Eight bands (headliner: Hotspot) and former sportscaster Ryan Brant will be M.C.; kids area; craft beer; more. Last year's festival drew more than 2,500, come see why!
Find out more »Holy Smokes Barbecue Competition at Our Lady of Victory
Thirty-two local and regional teams will compete for prizes in this second annual event, registered with the KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society) -- which certifies barbecue competitions around the world. BBQ and desert vendors; live music; beer and wine; pig and goat racing; more.
Find out more »St. Mary Church Pig Fest (Bethel)
One day only! Pig roast -- dinners include your choice of pulled pork or chicken, five sides that includes the famous John Spiller corn, lemonade or ice water and your choice of dessert For more see our Festival Guide: http://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/festivals
Find out more »St. Teresa of Avila Fest (Covedale) Begins
5-6. Saturday – Adult Night (21 and up). For more see our Festival Guide: http://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/festivals
Find out more »50th Anniversary Mass at St. Matthias
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will celebrate the 50th anniversary Mass for St. Matthias Church. A brunch will follow.
Find out more »St. Aloysius Summer Festival (Shandon)
One day only! Special all-you-can-eat chicken dinner, car show, grand raffle, more. For more see our Festival Guide: http://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/festivals
Find out more »St. Mary Festival (Arnheim)
One day only! Chicken dinner noon- 4 p.m., homemade ice cream, more. For more see our Festival Guide: http://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/festivals
Find out more »Annual Marian Novena at St. Bernard (Springfield) Begins
Weather permitting, nightly prayer will be held at the Lourdes grotto. In case of rain or extreme heat, it will move to the church building.
Find out more »Youth Activity Preview Night in Maria Stein
All junior high and high school youth are invited to the game area at the Spiritual Center at Marie Stein at for a fun hour of games and a preview of Marion Catholic Community youth ministry programs this year. Sign-up sheets for various activities taking place throughout the year will be available. So will popsicles!
Find out more »Torchbearers Retreat for Girls Begins in DeGraff
Aug. 7-10. For girls ages 14-18. The Children of Mary Sisters invite youth to be "Torchbearers of Divine Love." Retreat includes Mass, Adoration, and praying the Divine Office; games and activities emphasizing the beauty of the feminine. Learn how to relate to one another "In Persona Maria," radiating Christ to all. "We pray the young ladies will go back to their daily lives with 'The Torch' of Divine Love in their hearts burning bright, lighting other torches, preparing the way for the Triumph…
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