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09/09/2026

FAITH NOTES 9/9/26 (8 of 8 )
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS HAVE NEW DAY, PLACE, TIME

GriefShare meetings are changing their day, place, and time. The grief support group will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays in Room 121 of North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak St.

The group will meet weekly in the new location beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 22. The group is for any adult who has lost a loved one.

Organizers said the group has finished sessions 1 and 2, but individuals may still register at find.griefshare.org and view those sessions online.

The $25 workbooks are available in the church office, which is across the street from the church at 3002 Northridge Court. It is open weekdays. Financial assistance is available.

GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.

09/09/2026

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‘SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK’ SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 12

The “Out of Darkness Su***de Prevention Walk” will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, in North Frontier Park. Check-in time is at 1 p.m., with the event lasting from 2 to 4 p.m.

The event is being sponsored by the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

According to the group’s website, “Su***de is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.”

The walk will be 1 to 3 miles and will be non-competitive. It is “an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together,” the website said.

Individuals are asked to raise funds by inviting friends and family to sponsor them with donations. Registration is available at https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Hays.

“Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness Hays Area Walk directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across Kansas,” the website said.

The program will include an opening ceremony, activities of hope and healing, resource tables, and complimentary honor beads for every participant.

More information is available from Grace Englehart at (816) 536-9280 or [email protected].

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/09/2026

FAITH NOTES 9/9/26 (6 of 8 )
‘GERMAN FEAST’ FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD IN SCHOENCHEN

SCHOENCHEN—The St. Anthony Altar Society will host a “German Feast” fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Community Center in Schoenchen.

On the menu will be green bean dumpling soup, sauerkraut soup, creamed noodles and beans, German sausage, homemade bread, pies, kuchens, cakes, and tea or coffee. Cost is $15. Children ages 8 and under will eat free.

A 50-50 raffle will be held, and individuals need not be present to win, a news release said.

Proceeds will be used for the St. Anthony Community Center repairs and maintenance, the news release said.

09/09/2026

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PLANS TWO-DAY GARAGE SALE

Hays First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall St., will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Pastor Ben Houchen said proceeds will go to the church’s youth group. Donors needing volunteers to help move large items to the church may text Houchen at (785) 259-2851.

09/09/2026

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HOLY CROSS CHARITIES TO CELEBRATE SESQUICENTENNIAL

PFEIFER--Holy Cross Charities of Pfeifer will host a Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1606 Sarratov in Pfeifer.

Activities will begin at 11 a.m., when participants in a poker run organized by the Victoria Fire Department are expected to stop in Pfeifer.

A cemetery blessing is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the cemetery west of town and will include a military memorial service.The cemetery is noted for its ornate, historic Volga German iron crosses, a news release said.

Bishop Gerald Vincke of the Salina Diocese will hold Mass at 4 p.m.

A meal, consisting of roast hog with all the trimmings, will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Freewill donations will be accepted. A hamburger and brats stand also will be available. Polka music will be provided by the Hotshots.

Throughout the evening, there will be a 50-50 raffle, antique farm tractor and vehicle display, a beer garden, a memorabilia booth, and a limestone quarry demonstration. Organizers are also planning a country store where homemade noodles will be available.

Crazy Horse, a country and classic rock band, will begin performing around 8:30 p.m. The evening will wrap up with a fireworks display at dark, weather permitting.

Both live and silent auctions will be held, including an online component. According to a news release, there will be about 40 items in the live auction and close to 100 in the silent auction. Proceeds will go to the preservation of the stained-glass windows at the church, estimated to cost in excess of $600,000, the news release said.

The Gothic-style church was built in 1915 by Volga German immigrants. Its website said, “Voted one of the ‘8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture,’ the inactive Catholic parish features a 165-foot central spire and ornate interior details.”

More information is available from Janice Seib, Holy Cross Charities Board member, at (785) 623-7955.

09/09/2026

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MASON’S MOURNING LIGHT TO HOLD POKER RUN FUNDRAISER

Mason’s Mourning Light Foundation will hold a “Community Poker Run” on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Contestants will travel to designated poker stops in Hays to collect poker cards. Participants will select their own route and will be able to drive any street-legal vehicle.

The entry fee is $30 for one hand or $100 for four hands. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst poker hands, a news release said. Poker hands may be purchased at https://www.masonsmourninglight.com/events.

Mason’s Mourning Light is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation started by Kayla Taylor and her family after their son, Mason, was stillborn at 33 weeks in 2021. The foundation, located in Hays, provides personalized care packages and listening ears to families who have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, or the death of an infant.

Discover community events and support opportunities hosted by Mason's Mourning Light Foundation, including fundraisers, awareness events, and gatherings to connect and foster healing.

09/09/2026

FAITH NOTES 9/9/26 (2 of 8 )
BREAD FOR THE WORLD OFFICIAL TO VISIT HAYS FIRST BAPTIST

Hays First Baptist Church, 1111 Fort St., on Sunday, Sept. 13, will be visited by Dr. Greg Hunt.

Hunt is the lead volunteer coordinator in Kansas for Bread for the World, a nonpartisan organization that helps fight food insecurity around the world.

“Hunt will briefly share with us about Bread for the World and then join us for lunch to answer any questions individuals might have,” according to the church newsletter. The weekly fellowship lunch will immediately follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

“Hunt is a nationally respected coach, relationship expert, and leadership consultant based in Olathe,” a news release said. Along with his wife, Priscilla, he is the co-founder and president of Directions, Inc., a nonprofit organization “dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and organizations navigate life with purpose, clarity, and connection.”

He also serves as a supplemental faculty member at Central Seminary, headquartered in Overland Park, where he teaches courses in theology, leadership, and spirituality as well as supervising students in the Doctor of Ministry program.

Hunt has more than 45 years of experience in pastoral ministry, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. He is the author of two award-winning books: “Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night: What to Do When God Won’t Answer” and “Leading Congregations through Crisis.”

The community is invited to his presentation. The church pastor is the Rev. G. Chris Prater.

09/09/2026

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9/11 MEMORIAL CLIMB WILL TAKE PLACE AT STADIUM

The “6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb” will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, at Lewis Field Stadium.

The free event will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. The event will begin at 7:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the first tower. Participants may Pre-register here: A waiver release is required to participate.

Organizers said in a news release, “May we never forget the tragic events on 9/11 and the many sacrifices that were made by the countless heroes that day. Each step we take honors the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the heroes and victims of Sept. 11, 2001. This event is not a race--it is a remembrance.”

That day first responders, many of them members of the New York City Fire Department, climbed 110 flights of stair to reach victims in the World Trade Center.

Participants in the Hays event may choose the challenge of their choice from either climbing stairs, walking, or combination of both.

Breakfast will be provided. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information is available [email protected].

09/02/2026

FAITH NOTES 9/2/26 (3 of 3)
ELLIS COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE TO MEET ON SEPT. 9

The Ellis County Ministerial Alliance (ECMA) will meet at noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Hays First Baptist Church, 1111 Fort St.

Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the organization must schedule it in advance with the ECMA president, Cheryl Glassman, at [email protected].

09/02/2026

FAITH NOTES 9/2/26 (2 of 3)
CHURCH PLANS ‘SWING FOR A CAUSE’ GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish “Swing for a Cause” Golf Tournament will take place Friday, Sept. 18, at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Tee-off time will be 9 a.m.

Players may sign up as individuals or as part of a team for the four-person scramble. Cost is $100 per player, which includes green fees, refreshments, prizes, a light breakfast, and a BBQ lunch. Split-the-pot tickets will be sold separately, the church’s website said.

Team mulligans are $10 per four-person team to be used per nine holes. Golf cart rental is $40 per cart. No outside carts are allowed unless a yearly trail fee has been paid.

Registration is available at https://www.ihm-church.com/giving/parish-golf-tournament. Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 4.

More information is available from Lester Robben at (785) 625-9356.

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