The Heart of Grainfield - Organizations & Churches

Derek Herl

785.673.6023

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2589267841461624

Mini Hawks Recreation offers young athletes the chance to develop skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in soccer (K-6th), volleyball (4th & 5th), flag football (4th - 6th), basketball (3rd-5th), t-ball (Preschool - K) , baseball (1st - 6th), and softball (1st  - 6th). Our teams compete against other Northwest Kansas towns, providing exciting opportunities for growth and competition. Join us and be part of the action.

Andrea Hargitt, Coach

785.299.0185

andreagpn@live.com

Assistant Coaches:  Kim Broeckelman Kara Cooksey 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/753650487988077

Gove County Track Club – Sponsored by Castle Rock Health & Fitness, we bring fitness and community spirit to all of Gove County.  Based in Quinter, our club utilizes the new, state-of-the-art track, runways, and throwing rings to help young athletes develop their skills and love for the sport.

Open to kids ages 5-12 (age 5 as of January 1, 2025), GCTC fosters friendships, teamwork, and sportsmanship as they prepare for future competition in separate high schools.

• Parent/Participant Meeting: March 24, 5:15-6:30pm, QHS cafeteria
• Cost: $25 (includes club uniform, t-shirt, and meet entry fees)
• Participants must fill out a registration form/waiver.

Practice schedule (all practices will be at the QHS track or the gym in case of bad weather):· 

Monday, March 24, 5:15-6:30pm 

Monday, March 31, 5:30-6:30pm· Monday, April 7, 5:30-6:30pm· 

Monday, April 14, 5:30-6:30pm· 

Tuesday, April 22, 5:30-6:30pm· Tuesday, April 29, 5:30-6:30pm - Parents participate in events with kids and ice cream party

Schedule of meets: (additional meets will be added as info becomes available)

Hill City Youth Track Meet – April 26th, Hill City High School

Quinter Youth Track Meet – May 3rd, Quinter High School - 9:00am registration

Rooks County Youth Track Meet – May 10th, Plainville High School

Oakley Youth Track Meet – TBD, Oakley 

Jaime Kinderknecht

785.673.6160

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028064997825191

 Our Gove County Post 301 American Legion Baseball team provides an opportunity for players ages 15-19 to compete at a high level while building teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Now in our 4th season, we’ve welcomed athletes from Oakley, Grinnell, Dighton, Park, Quinter, Ness City, Ellis, and Hoxie.    We are open to any young man who wants to join our team, including those from Grainfield, the proud home of Post 301.  

• Season: Late May – Mid-July
• Games: Wednesdays & Sundays, plus weekend tournaments
• Travel: Regular season games up to Smith Center (2 hours away); potential State Tournament in Hiawatha
• Practice Location: TBD (Previously in WaKeeney due to Quinter field availability issues)

Join us for another exciting season of competitive Legion baseball! ⚾

Don Hartman, Commander

785.673.4832

Main Street Grainfield 

Stag/Stagette Supper:  Every last Wednesday of the month: 5:30-7:30pm

The American Legion is a veterans organization that supports veterans and their families, promotes patriotism and Americanism as well as American Legion Baseball.

Without the support of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and Auxiliary, accomplishing even half of their work wouldn’t be possible. 

Ticha Altman

785.953.0846

Meetings:  Twice a month after school @ Wheatland Elementary School

Girl Scouts Troop #10202 – A multi-age troop welcoming girls in kindergarten and up from all across Gove County.

Our members enjoy fun meetings, exciting campouts, and small trips that create lasting memories.

Be a Girl Scout and be a leader, an explorer, and a friend.

Girl Scouts Troop #10202 - building confidence, learning new skills, and making lifelong friendships.

Dee Foster, President

785.673.9559

Meetings: 2nd Sunday of month September through May

All ladies who belong to St. Agnes Parish are members of St. Agnes Ladies Organization whether single or married.

The St. Agnes Ladies Organization is to further the mission of the church.  Each member, by performing spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

The organization provides for the needs and beautification of the altar and sanctuary.   The ladies also provide a funeral meal for the family of a deceased member, and provide receptions to celebrate joyous occasions in our parish.

Jerri & Tyrel Beesley, Sponsors

CYO brings our high school youth together in hopes that they will share their enthusiasm for their Catholic faith with youth their own age.

Its goals are: fostering the total, personal and spiritual growth of youth and young adults; and drawing youth and young adults toward responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community. 

St. Agnes CYO offers meetings, fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and participation in spiritual presentations to help teens grow in their faith and serve their community. 

They also have the opportunity to participate in various Diocese of Salina events, including:

• CYO Convention (November) – A weekend of faith, fellowship, and fun with other Catholic youth.
• Junior CYO Camp – An exciting summer camp for younger members to build faith and leadership skills.
• NCYC (National Catholic Youth Convention) – A life-changing experience gathering thousands of young Catholics nationwide.
• Prayer and Action – A mission-driven program focused on service and spiritual growth.

These events provide incredible opportunities for teens to strengthen their faith, build friendships, and make a lasting impact.

Amy Gassmann

785.673.3375

https://govecountycommunityfoundation.org/

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month

The Gove County Community Foundation is dedicated to empowering a thriving community rich in opportunities and an exceptional quality of life for everyone. Rooted in the heart of Northwest Kansas, their foundation is committed to fostering a vibrant, connected, and resilient community where every individual can flourish.  

The goal of the Gove County Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Gove County through philanthropy, to increase economic and community development opportunities. We are driven by a mission to create a prosperous future for our community by supporting collaborative and innovative initiatives that address today’s needs while paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Sheyenne Dillehay, Director

785.673.3112

 info@govecountycommunityfoundation.org

The Gove County Community Foundation (GCCF) Youth Board is dedicated to empowering the next generation of community leaders. Relaunched in 2024 under the leadership of Sheyenne Spresser, the Youth Board provides local students with opportunities to engage in philanthropy, leadership development, and community service.

Students from both school districts in Gove County come together to learn about the importance of giving back, review grant applications, and make funding decisions that directly impact their schools and communities. The board also participates in leadership activities designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and a passion for community improvement.

By equipping young people with hands-on experience in charitable giving and nonprofit work, the GCCF Youth Foundation is shaping future leaders who are committed to sustaining and enhancing the small-town quality of life in Gove County.

If you know a student who would be a great addition to the Youth Board, or if you're a student interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact information: Sheyenne Spresser, Director 

Emily Leiby, Director

Gove

402-649-3835 

Meetings:  Wednesday nights in Gove throughout the school year

Club 3:16 is a youth group based out of the Gove Community Bible Church.   Our goal is to provide a welcoming and safe place for kids in grades 5-12 to come and meet with other kids who love Jesus. Our doors are open to any child from any church and school. If you don’t have a church home that’s okay you are welcome here!

We have a meal and fellowship followed by worship and a Bible lesson.

Our hope is that we can provide a reprieve for our students in the middle of the week where they can freely love God and form friendships with other kids from school who also love God which will ultimately make school and life just a bit easier.

Transportation is provided from Quinter with a pick up location in Grainfield.

Chris Thomas, 217.785.8225

Tyler Tuttle, 785.673.3069

Marlan Wente, 785.754.8172

All calls are confidential

Meetings:   Monday, 7pm 

Grainfield Supply, 4649 Old Highway 40, Grainfield, KS.   Enter on the southern most door on the west side.

WHAT ARE HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS?

-Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
-Growing up in family dysfunction
-Addictions like drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food, or anything else we idolize
-Emotional hang-ups like anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem
-Anything that causes you shame, guilt, despair, depression, anger, or pain

**We all experience brokenness from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups, but we can find freedom in Christ when we allow His power to change us.**

++Breaking Free uses the Celebrate Recovery step studies for its journey to freedom.++

Breaking Free Group Rules:

*Keep your sharing focused on your own thoughts and feelings.
*Limit your sharing to three to five minutes.
*There is NO cross talk.
*Anonymity and confidentiality are basic requirements. What is shared in the group stays in the group.
*We are here to support one another, not “fix” one another.

296 Main Street, Grainfield, KS

Meetings:  4th Monday of each month, 7pm

The Opera House was built in 1887 by the community.   The Opera House features an iron facade.  It is one of only two remaining.   The Opera House was said to be "the finest between Salina and Denver" after it was built.   It was the  major entertainment site for miles around.   After many years had passed it became vacant and deteriorated.   In 1997 citizens began efforts to preserve and restore the Opera House.   Today it is fully restored and hosts many functions.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. 

Tours are available.

Diana Kaiser, President

785.938.4416

In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. 

The American Legion Post 301 Auxilary assists the American Legion with the monthly Stag/Stagette meal, provides poppies Memorial Day and prayer at funeral services to name a few. 

PO Box 156,  266 Cedar

Grainfield, KS

Parish Priest
Fr. James M. Thomas, C.M.I., Ph.D. (Biochemistry)
785-673-4684
shcpark@ruraltel.net  

Mass Times 

Sunday 8:00AM

Tuesday:8:00 AM 

Thursday:8:00 AM 

Confession Times

Sunday:  7:30 - 7:50 AM 

Tuesday:  7:40 - 7:50 AM

Thursday:   7:40 - 7:50 AM

Adoration Times

Sunday:  7:00 - 8:00 AM 

Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:30 PM 

Thursday:  8:30 - 9:30 AM  Thursday

Parish Secretary, Diane Wetter

Home phone     785-673-4255

Cell phone        785-673-3176

stagneschurch256@gmail.com

Education Center 785-673-5550 (only answered when events held)

To use Education Center contact Diane Wetter at 785-673-3176.  

New parishioners register by using the Parish Registration Form or by contacting the parish secretary.  

Parish Council Don Hartman (chairperson), Jolene Schuster, Kevin Luman, Rhonda Bainter, Charlotte Manhart, Butch Weber.

Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month

Religious Education

Cammie Heier, DRE

CCD classes:  7pm Wednesdays

Additional Information
https://govecountycatholicparishes.org/st-agnes