Abbot’s Table VIII

Sharing the Word of God is the mission of every Christian – and on April 10, 2021, the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey, with the help of friends in Kansas City and around the world, honored three people for answering Christ’s commission par excellence. At the eighth annual Abbot’s Table Abbot James Albers and the monks presented the Lumen Vitae Medal to Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB, of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery and to Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn, world-renowned theologians and speakers, for their work in evangelizing and educating the world about Sacred Scripture. Typically, the Abbot’s Table draws more than 800 guests who celebrate the accomplishments of the Lumen Vitae Medal recipients as well as the work of the monks, but COVID-19 presented new challenges. The friends of the Abbey responded by hosting watch parties across the country, including two at the Overland Park Convention Center. From there the Abbot’s Table was shared the monks of st. benedict’s abbey present episode viii20 21 the abbot ’s table april 10, 2021 Monks streaming live, worldwide!presenting the lumen vitae medal to sr. irene nowell, osb and dr. scott & kimberly hahn virtually on YouTube, Facebook, and CatholicTV. The event began with a new video from the Abbey, The Life of a Monk,

Thank you a humorous take on the phases on monastic life (check out all the Abbot’s to our chair persons! Table videos at kansasmonks.org/abbotstable2021). The monks then celebrated the lives and service of Fr. Denis Meade, Abbot Ralph Koehler, and Fr. Blaine Schultz – all who made tremendous contributions to the Abbey, its apostolates,

Frank & Ann Uryasz and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The first Lumen Vitae Medal recipient, Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB, was honored

Terry & Michelle from afar, receiving her medal alongside 110 of her sisters at Mount St. Scholastica Sexton in Atchison. The monks honored Sr. Irene for her many accomplishments as an author, Benedictine College professor, and most especially for her work

Regional Chairs: instructing the monks in formation at the Abbey on Sacred Scripture. Sr. Irene, in her remarks, shared that she was especially gratified to receive the award from Atchison: one of her favorite students, Abbot James, who studied under Sr. Irene as an Joe & Chanda undergraduate student at Benedictine College. Sr. Irene has now retired from public ministry and resides at Mount St. Scholastica. Koechner Denver: Dom & Maggie Cingoranelli St. Louis:

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The Society of St. Benedict for Young Adults – young supporters of the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey – held an Abbot’s Table watch party at the Overland Park Convention Center. (L to R) Br. Karel Soukup, OSB, Isabella Debenedetti, Br. Placidus Lee, OSB, Society member Madeline Abbot, and Fr. Jay Kythe, OSB.

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The Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica hosted an Abbot’s Table watch party at their monastery; Prioress Esther

Fangman, OSB (right) presented the Lumen Vitae medal to Sr. Irene on Abbot James’ behalf. Mike & Theresa Murphy Family Terry & Michelle Sexton Founder’s Table

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The monks then celebrated the evangelical service of Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn. Converts to the Catholic faith, they were chosen to receive the Lumen Vitae Medal for their strong witness to the truth of the Gospel and their efforts in sharing the Catholic faith through their writing, talks, videos and much more. In receiving the award, Kimberly shared a powerful reflection on the Holy Spirit’s work in her life and in the world. Scott followed her, offering an incisive recounting of the Emmaus story from the Gospel. An indefatigable pair, Scott and Kimberly hosted two talks in the Metro area and participated in a live Q & A at St. Benedict’s Abbey the morning after the Abbot’s Table, sharing their story and working to evangelize people in our area – this is but one example of the great work that inspired the monks to celebrate their contributions to the Church at the Abbot’s Table.

Finally, with the 2020 Abbot’s Table having been canceled, the monks looked back at the previous two years of prayer and work in Northeast Kansas and beyond. Abbot James announced the Abbey had received not one, but two, $200,000 challenge matching gifts – enabling donors to the Abbey to triple their impact on the mission of the monks. The friends and benefactors of the Abbey rose to meet the challenge, giving over 600 donations totalling just over $200,000! While they have met the challenge goal, the monks continue to raise funds for the One Legacy – One Future Fund. This fund provides for the education needs of the Abbey’s newest members, currently supporting five monks in formation, and provides for the healthcare and retirement needs of the Abbeys elder members, men who have spent their lives in service to Christ and his Church. To make a donation to the One Legacy - One Future Fund visit Kansasmonks.org or by mail with the enclosed envelope.

The monks have already begun plans for Abbot’s Table IX where they will present the Lumen Vitae Medal to John and Terry Gillchrist and to the founders of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in Spring 2022.

Benedictine College Sean & Julie Doherty John & Teresa Gillcrist Family Rosco Halsey & Jason Hupp Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Loretto Foundation Randy & Mary Schrick Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery Uryasz Family Foundation Prior’s Guild Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Ray & Mary Jo Becker Mark & Amy Begley Equitable Advisors Rich & Trudy Boynton Larry & Tresa Buessing Dr. Paul & Karen Camarata Country Club Bank Delta Innovative Services Exchange Bank & Trust • Kompass Funding • Kuckelman Torline Kirkland Attorneys At Law Little Flower Foundation • MGP Friends of the Abbey • Jack & Kathy Newman JE Dunn Construction & Dunn Family Foundation • Kevin & Coco O’Malley O’Malley Beverage Robert G. Rooney • Stan & Karen Sluder • Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Straub Edward & Debra Trompeter • Bob & Janet Wholey • Frederick & Sydnnia Wulff Rewatch Abbot’s Table Episode VIII at Kansasmonks.org/Abbotstable2021 Table Sponsors listed on page xx Fall 2021 9