About Holy Spirit · Lees Summit, Missouri
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lees Summit, Missouri, is a vibrant parish serving approximately 1,100 families. Established in 1979, it began in a school cafeteria before growing into a modern campus with a 980-seat church, chapel, classrooms, and multipurpose spaces. The parish offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and community programs, including youth, adult, and children’s faith formation, outreach, and liturgical ministries. It is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and is led by Pastor Rev. Mark Famuliner and a team of clergy and staff dedicated to spiritual growth and service.
- Established
- 1979
- Rector
- Rev. Mark Famuliner
- Diocese
- Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers strong faith formation for children, adults, and youth, active liturgical and music ministries, and a welcoming community life. Participate in sacraments, outreach programs, and spiritual activities that foster growth in faith and service. The parish also hosts events like the October Marketplace, Summer Lunch Program, and golf tournaments, creating opportunities to connect and serve.
Mass times at Holy Spirit
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesdays 7:30-7:50 AM
- Wednesdays 7:30-7:50 AM
- Saturdays 3:30-4:45 PM
- Sundays 7:45-8:15 AM
- By appointment with the pastor
Adoration times
- Every Friday morning from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM in the chapel
- First Friday morning from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the chapel
Our History
Holy Spirit Parish was established in 1979 and initially met in the cafeteria of Greenwood Elementary School. From the eventual construction of the Butler building (affectionately known as the 'Hay Barn') to the building of the first church in 1993, Fr. Roger Miller, founding pastor, led Holy Spirit Parish through its early years. Fr. Miller retired in 1998; he died in 2005. Fr. Michael Tierney was assigned as the second pastor of Holy Spirit Parish. Shortly thereafter, a planning process was initiated and eventually the decision was made to construct a new campus to accommodate the rapid growth of the parish. In April of 2005, the congregation broke ground for the present structure. The new church was dedicated in September 2006 by Bishop Robert Finn. The tower that you see as you approach the building is intended to be a 'beacon' drawing people to the Church, and to a relationship with our Lord. The gathering area (narthex) was planned to be large enough to accommodate the many activities that happen both before and after Mass. The church proper (nave) seats 980 people. The weekday chapel serves as a prayer space for small groups as well as overflow seating at Christmas and Easter. Along with the office area, the multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, and classrooms, we have a building that is intended to house the many meetings, classes, and activities of a growing parish. On April 1, 2011, the former church facility at 800 SW State Route 150 was purchased by Heart of Life Church. The parish currently has about 1,100 families.
Our Staff
Our Clergy: Rev. Mark Famuliner (Pastor), Deacon Rich Akins, Deacon Don Schmidt, Deacon Fred Lange. Our Office Staff: Business Manager Cary McIntosh, Director of Religious Education Kathy McKernan, Director of Liturgy & Music Justin Hurst, Youth Minister Brigeete Kurtenbach, Office & Communications Manager Rachel Nave, Maintenance Larry Antey, Pastoral Associate Ben Bongers.
Ministries
Ministries at Holy Spirit include Liturgical Ministry, Music Ministry, Spiritual Life, Outreach, Community Life, Faith Formation (Children’s, Adult, Youth), Sacraments, Adoration, and events like the October Marketplace, Summer Lunch Program, and Golf Tournament.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Roger Miller1979-1998
Founding pastor; retired in 1998; died in 2005
- Fr. Michael Tierney1998-2005
Second pastor; led planning for new campus