News & Events at
St. Therese Little Flower

St. Therese offers vibrant worship, faith, ministry, and life resources and events. We also host many fun and rewarding activities for adults and youth. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Our parish and community friends' latest news and event details are listed below and on our Facebook page.

You can also stay updated by reading the weekly Bulletin. If you have questions, please visit our contact page or submit a message to stlfchurch@stlfkc.org. If the need is urgent, call the parish office at (816) 444-5406 or email etunley@stlfkc.org.

Register For Our
Centennial Jubilee

Join us at the STLF 100th Anniversary Centennial Jubilee Celebration at the KC Marriott Downtown (Nov. 28). Tickets are now available for $100 per person, or you can pay in installments. Space is limited, and no tickets will be available at the event. The Marriott offers a limited number of hotel rooms at a special rate. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit the event page to register and learn more.

Lyke Conference
Was Joyful & Inspiring

The 2025 Archbishop Lyke Conference in Tampa, Florida, was an unforgettable experience for attendees from St. Therese Little Flower. The event was energetic, prayerful, and deeply inspiring as Black Catholics from across the country gathered to celebrate faith, culture, and community. View more details, photos & and video on our Facebook page.

Senior Center Events

The St. Therese Little Flower Parish Senior Center is filled with fun, learning, and fellowship every week. Activities include Crafting (Monday), Bible Study (Tuesday), and Bingo, with prizes (Wednesday). The Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ( 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Lunch is available from 10-11 a.m. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday also includes Senior Center 2.0 from 2-6 p.m. Attendees play Bid Whist. All skill levels are welcome. Upcoming celebrations include: Making Sushi (June 16), Juneteenth (June 19), and the 4th of July (July 4). Questions? Please contact us at (816) 444-3514.

Summer Time

Food Drive

Summer is coming, and that means hungry kids. Please donate to the St. Therese Summer Time Food Drive. You can bring donations of Lunchables, fruit cups, Granola Bars, Pop-Tarts, juice boxes, and peanut butter and jelly to St. Therese through the end of May.

Join The STLF
One City Volunteers

Looking for a way to impact our community? Join the St. Therese One City Cafe volunteers on the fourth Tuesday of every month to help us serve dinner to our neighbors in need.  We meet at 3:15 pm and we are done by 6:15 pm. For more information, please contact John Barry at jbarry@kc.rr.com

Fr. Don Podcast
With Parishioner
Ruth Dakotas

Father Don’s Upon This Rock Podcast Episode #72 features parishioner Ruth Dakotas. Ruth grew up in western Kansas, influenced by family, farming, faith, and food. Honoring her past, she promotes a “kitchen spirituality.” Ruth and her husband, Dan, find nourishment and sacred energy at St. Therese Little Flower, where she is co-chairing the community’s 100th Anniversary celebrations.

STLF Office
Needs Volunteers

St. Therese needs volunteers to help in the Parish Office for one to two hours each Wednesday and Thursday. If you are interested, please contact Estelle Tunley at (816) 444-5406 or etunley@stlfkc.org. Please indicate the dates and hours you are available.

41 News Feature
With Fr. Don

Watch the May 8th 41 News segment featuring Father Don and Michael Sanem (Director of Mission and Ministry and Ignatian Spirituality) expressing their views on the election of Pope Leo XIV. This story was filmed at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kansas City, Missouri.

STLF Spring Newsletter

Read the Spring STLF Newsletter to learn more about our upcoming Journey to 100 events, which will celebrate our first 100 years of worship, love, and service to the Kansas City community. #STLFJourneyTo100

STLF Sunday School

We invite all children to attend Sunday School at St. Therese each Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School is a fantastic opportunity to grow in faith, deepen your understanding of God’s Word, and connect with our loving church community. Questions? Please contact the Parish Office at (816) 444-5406.

Our Blessed
Mother's Corner

Please join us at 8:30 a.m. before Sunday's Mass to pray the Rosary for our parish, your intentions, and your neighborhood. May our Blessed Mother’s Rosary be part of your daily prayer routine.

Senior Center Lunch

The St. Therese Little Flower Parish Senior Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is offered daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is a suggested $3 donation for those over 60 years old and $5.75 for all others.

Reservations can be made at the sign-in table. The Senior Center is located on the lower level of the Church. Questions? Please contact us at (816) 444-3514.