Annointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered to bring deep spiritual, emotional, and even physical strength to those facing serious health challenges. It is a powerful conduit of Christ's healing presence during an illness, before a major surgery, or as one approaches the end of life.
As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us:
“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.” (CCC 1514)
Parishioners and families are warmly encouraged to seek this sacrament before entering the hospital or undergoing medical procedures.
How to Schedule an Anointing
To Schedule an Anointing: Please contact the St. Thomas More Parish Office directly at (816) 942-2492. Our staff will coordinate a time for one of our priests to administer the sacrament.
In the Event of an Emergency: If you or a loved one are in immediate danger of death and require an emergency anointing (Last Rites) outside of normal office hours, please call the main parish number and follow the urgent prompt instructions to reach the priest on duty.
For general, non-urgent questions regarding sacramental pastoral care, you may also reach out to Kyle Kuckelman at kyle@stmkc.com.
Funeral Ministry
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone we have loved. As a parish family at St. Thomas More, we experience every part of our spiritual journey as a united community of God—none of us have to walk through grief alone. Together, we gather for the Mass of Christian Burial to pray with you and your family, entrusting your loved one to the mercy of God. We would be deeply honored to walk beside you and support your family during this difficult time.
Planning & Resources
Our parish community and staff are here to support you and your family whether you are planning a service for a recent loss or pre-planning a future celebration of life. We will guide you through every step of the process, help you select readings and sacred music, and be on hand to assist you on the day of the service.
We understand that planning a funeral in a time of grief can feel overwhelming, and making decisions is rarely easy. We are here to listen, to help you understand the beautiful, comforting funeral rituals used by the Catholic Church, and to handle the logistical details so you can focus on prayer and family.
Contact for Funeral Planning: Jylian Hudson For assistance or questions regarding funeral liturgies, please contact the parish office or email Jylian directly jylian@stmkc.com.