06-06-09 Vol. 30 No. 39 by The Leaven

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Msgr. Applegate

Father Bakyor

Msgr. Bergman

Father Farrar

Father Fisher

Father Gomes

Father Halvorson

Father Henson

Father Hermes

Father Hund

Father Kiplagat

Msgr. Krische

Father Livojevich

Father Lunsford

Msgr. McGlinn

Father Miriyala

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Father Pennings

Father Pflumm

Priest assignments

Who’s going where?

Father Mandagiri

Father McDonald

Father O’Connor

Father Pachon

Father Riley

Father Rossman

Father Schieber

Father Schiffelbein

Father Schneider

Father Storey

Father Strobl

Father Sullivan

Msgr. Tank

Rev. Mr. Wallisch

Father Warsnak

Father Williams

Father Ziegler

Father Zimmerman

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LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS

Pro-life movement is about saving lives, not taking them

was shocked and saddened when I received a phone call on Sunday from Michael Schuttloffel, the executive director of the Kansas Catholic Conference, informing me of news reports that Dr. George Tiller had been murdered while attending church that morning. On Monday of this week, I offered Mass for the repose of the soul of Dr. Tiller and for comfort and consolation for his family. I have written frequently about the evil of abortion and our responsibility as American Catholics to do everything possible to restore legal protection for unborn children. I have also expressed my profound dismay that because of Dr. Tiller’s Wichita clinic, Kansas has become the late-term abortion capital for the Midwest. It usually troubles me when the media insists on identifying those engaged in attempting to restore legal protection for the lives of unborn children as antiabortion rather than pro-life. When I heard reporters identifying the man suspected of shooting Dr. Tiller as antiabortion, this for once seemed like the correct descriptor. The pro-life movement is about saving lives, not taking them. It is about

providing housing, medical care, educational opportunities and financial help to pregnant women who feel overwhelmed by the circumstances of their pregnancy. It is about providing counseling and support to those who have had an abortion and now deeply regret their past choices. It is about a profound respect for the law, as evidenced by many laboring arduously and perseveringly to reform our present public policy in order to restore legal protection for the lives of unborn children. It is about a belief in the sanctity of each and every human life. Killing those who perform abortions builds up the culture of death, because it embraces its premise that we solve problems by destroying human life rather than honoring the truth that every human being is made in the image of God. Undercutting the authority of the law by acts of vigilantism is an absurdity for a movement that is trying to gain legal protection for the lives of unborn children. What is the point of working for legal reform for our public policy on abortion, if you accept the premise that it is acceptable to disregard the law and kill another human being? Through my involvement with the pro-life movement, I have met several individuals who at one time were involved in providing abortions, only to become ardent pro-life advocates. Dr. Bernard Nathanson was one of the leaders in the 1960s and 1970s of the effort to legalize

abortion. He personally performed more than 60,000 abortions. After his pro-life conversion, prompted by his study of neonatology, Dr. Nathanson developed some of the most effective, pro-life educational materials, presenting the scientific case for the humanity of the unborn child. Carroll Everett was the administrator of a string of abortion clinics in Texas. She became disillusioned with the manipulation of frightened, pregnant, young women in the clinics she helped to operate. After leaving the abortion industry, Carroll Everett became a powerful advocate for protecting both unborn children and vulnerable young women from the tragedy of abortion. Before the 1973 Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion, Dr. Beverly McMillan had interned at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She witnessed first hand, in the emergency room, the harm done to women by botched, illegal abortions. Dr. McMillan opened the first abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi. She was convinced that she was helping women by providing safe abortions. Over time, Dr. McMillan found herself becoming unhappy and depressed over her medical practice. After an abortion, the doctor must reassemble the body parts of the unborn child to make certain none are left in the mother’s uterus, potentially causing an infection. On one such occasion, she relates how she began to marvel at the arm of a child that she had just aborted. She thought this is a perfect arm. It is a child’s arm. At that moment she realized she could no longer continue performing abortions. Several months after she had discontinued her abortion practice, she found out that a group of Christian women had been praying for her for years that the Lord would enlighten her and give her

the courage to stop performing abortions. Dr. McMillan is convinced that those women prayed her out of her abortion practice. Abortionists are not evil people. They are men and women made in the image of God and deemed by Jesus to be of such worth that he gave his life on Calvary for them. They are men and women who are engaged in a very evil activity – destroying an innocent human life, but often for what, in their misguided minds, they believe to be noble reasons. I believe this was true of Dr. George Tiller. We need to pray for doctors and those who assist them in the performance of abortion. We need to pray for their enlightenment. We need to do all in our power to pray them out of the abortion clinics. We need to treat those involved with performing abortions and advocating for abortions with the respect that is due to every human being. We need to love them out of their abortion clinics. There are some pundits who have asserted that anyone who criticized Dr. George Tiller for performing abortions shares some responsibility in his death. Many Americans just wish the abortion issue would go away. They prefer not to know that more than 4,000 American children die every day by abortion. They prefer not to be reminded that every abortion results in the destruction of an innocent human life. We need to continue to speak the truth about abortion, but always with love. Those who perform abortions and those who procure abortions are not our enemies. We must recognize in them the same God-given dignity that inspires us to be so passionate in protecting the lives of unborn children.

New Priest Assignments (All appointments effective on July 10 unless otherwise noted) ARCHDIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION Monsignor Thomas Tank, currently serving as Vicar General for Administration for the Archdiocese and pastor of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, after many years of distinguished service in archdiocesan administration, is freed of his responsibilities as Vicar General for Administration and continues to serve as pastor of the Church of the Ascension. Monsignor Charles McGlinn, currently serving as Vicar General - Vicar for Priests for the Archdiocese and pastor of Cure of Ars Parish in Leawood, after years of distinguished service in archdiocesan administration, is freed of his responsibilities as Vicar General - Vicar for Priests and continues to serve as pastor of Cure of Ars Parish. Father Gary Pennings, currently serving as Archdiocesan Chancellor and priest in residence at St. Paul Parish in Olathe, is appointed Vicar General - Moderator of the Archdiocesan Curia and priest in residence at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood. Father Brian Schieber, currently the pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka and Co-Director of Seminarians, is appointed Vicar General – Vicar for Clergy while continuing to serve as pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. He will no longer serve as Co-Director of Seminarians. Father John Riley, currently the pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys and Emmett, and St. Stanislaus Parish, Rossville, is appointed Archdiocesan Chancellor and part-time parochial vicar (associate pastor) of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee.

PASTORS Father Harry Schneider, currently the pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park, is appointed pastor (rector) of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City. Father Francis Hund, currently the pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, is appointed pastor of the Church of the Nativity in Leawood. Father Richard Storey, currently the pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Osage City; St. Patrick Parish, Scranton; and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in LaPeer; is appointed pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park. Father Richard Halvorson, currently the pastor of St. Dominic Parish, Holton; St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mayetta; and rector of Our

Lady of the Snows Shrine on the Potawatomie Reservation, is appointed pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Paola.

pointed pastor of Assumption Parish, Edgerton, and Annunciation Parish in Baldwin City.

Father William Fisher, currently the pastor of Assumption Parish, Edgerton, and Annunciation Parish in Baldwin City, is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ottawa.

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Father Keith Lunsford, currently the pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Paola, is appointed pastor of St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village. Father Kent O’Connor, currently the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha; St. Augustine Parish, Fidelity; and St. James Parish in Wetmore; is appointed pastor of Our Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas City. Monsignor Robert Bergman, currently the pastor (rector) of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, is appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Louisburg. Father Ben Gomes, currently assisting with sacramental ministry in Topeka and at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, is appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys and Emmett; St. Stanislaus Parish, Rossville; and oversight of the Sacred Heart church in Delia. Father Balachandra Miriyala, on loan from the Diocese of Nellore, India, and currently serving as parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Olpe, and St. Mary Parish in Hartford, is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha; St. Augustine Parish, Fidelity; and St. James Parish in Wetmore. Father James Ludwikoski, returning from service as a military chaplain, is granted a sabbatical effective July 10, 2009, and is then appointed pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, effective February 5, 2010. Father Anthony Williams, returning from sabbatical, is to resume his responsibilities as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Olpe and St. Mary Parish in Hartford. Father Christopher Rossman, currently parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, is appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Osage City; St. Patrick Parish, Scranton; and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in LaPeer. Father Richard Warsnak, currently parochial vicar (associate pastor) of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park and chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Emporia. Father Brandon Farrar, currently parochial vicar (associate pastor) of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee, is ap-

(Associate Pastors) Father Matthew Schiffelbein, newly ordained, is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. Father Andrew Strobl, newly ordained, is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe and chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Father Patrick Sullivan, newly ordained, is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa. Father Clement Cobb, on loan from the Diocese of Damongo in Ghana, Africa, is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of St. Paul Parish in Olathe, effective June 24. Father Jojaiah Mandagiri, MSFS, currently the parochial vicar (associate pastor) of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood, is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Cure of Ars Parish in Leawood effective July 17. Father Anthony Kiplagat, on loan from the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya, Africa, and a student at St. Mary University in Leavenworth, is appointed part-time parochial vicar (associate pastor) at Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, effective July 17.

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS Monsignor Gary Applegate, currently serving as a priest in residence at the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, while continuing to serve as Judical Vicar for the Archdiocese, Director of the Permanent Diaconate and Master of Ceremonies, is appointed parochial administrator of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee until February 5, 2010. Father Francis Bakyor, on loan from the Diocese of Damongo in Ghana, Africa, is appointed parochial administrator of St. Dominic Parish, Holton; St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mayetta and temporary rector of Our Lady of the Snows Shrine on the Potawatomie Reservation.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS Father Michael Hermes, currently the pastor of Our Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas City and president of Bishop Ward High School, while continuing to serve as the president of Bishop Ward is appointed to be a

priest in residence at the Church of the Nativity in Leawood. Father Mitchel Zimmerman, while continuing to serve as Archdiocesan Vocations Director and Associate Director of the University of Kansas St. Lawrence Campus Center in Lawrence, is appointed Co-Director of Seminarians. Father Richard McDonald, currently the parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa and part-time member of the archdiocesan tribunal, is granted six months of academic study to complete a degree in canon law. Father Robert Pflumm, a retired priest, currently a Senior Associate at St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village, is appointed Senior Associate at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Shawnee.

SABBATICALS AND LEAVES Father Tod Ziegler, currently the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ottawa, is granted a sabbatical for personal and spiritual renewal. Father Darren Henson, currently the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Emporia, is granted a leave of absence from active ministry.

RETIREMENTS Father Ronald Livojevich, currently the pastor of the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, is granted retirement from pastoral administration with private residence. Monsignor Vincent Krische, currently the pastor of St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village, is granted retirement from pastoral administration with private residence. As a retired priest, he will assist the chaplain at the University of Kansas St. Lawrence Campus Center in Lawrence.

EXTERN PRIESTS RETURNING HOME Father Liborio Pachon, on loan from the Diocese of Zipaquira, Columbia, currently the parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park, is to return to Columbia for service in his home diocese effective August 4, 2009.

DEACONS Rev. Mr. Scott Wallisch, newly ordained transitional deacon, is assigned as a deacon in residence at Cure of Ars Parish in Leawood and will assist with pastoral ministry there while attending a Clinical Pastoral Education program. Deacon Wallisch will return to the seminary in August to continue formation and study for the priesthood.

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New deacon urged to anchor his life in Christ

LOCAL NEWS

Murder of abortion doctor deplored

By JOE BOLLIG Leaven staff KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The newest deacon in the archdiocese was urged to follow the examples of the church’s original deacons, and to take St. Paul as his patron and model. Scott Wallisch, 31, was ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 16 at St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann was the homilist and ordaining minister. Although brief, the transitional diaconate is an important step toward ordination to the priesthood, and is one of the three ranks of clergy. Archbishop Naumann ordained Deacon Wallisch through the ancient rite of the laying on of hands. With this act, the new deacon received authority in the name of the church to preach, baptize, preside at funerals, witness marriages and serve the faithful through the ministries of charity. “For the deacon, the priest or the bishop to be effective in his ministry, it is crucial for the people of God to be able to recognize a zeal to serve others,” said Archbishop Naumann. “The ordained minister’s eagerness to sacrifice personally is contagious, inspiring those whom he is serving to imitate his generosity.” The archbishop spoke of the spousal nature of his vocation as a celibate ordained minister. He said this commitment to celibacy and other commitments, including praying the liturgy of the daily hours, was not primarily for his own edification but for the good of the church. Archbishop Naumann urged Deacon Wallisch to anchor his life in a personal relationship with Christ, and look to St. Paul as an example.

DEACON SCOTT WALLISCH Age: 31 Born: St. Louis Hometown: St. Louis Parents: William and Elizabeth Wallisch of St. Louis Current Parish: Cure of Ars, Leawood Education: St. Louis University High School, 1996; University of Kansas, bachelor’s of science in architectural engineering in 2001, and bachelor’s of architecture in 2002. Seminary: University of St. Mary by the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann ordains Scott Wallisch a transitional deacon through the ancient rite of the laying on of hands. Wallisch is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 2010, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.

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“I encourage you to embrace Paul as a patron and model for your ministry,” said the archbishop. “As you are all well aware, the direction of Paul’s life was completely changed by his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Paul was not won over by the logical arguments, persuasive rhetoric or even the love of the early Christians for one another. Paul was transformed by an encounter with Jesus.” Deacon Wallisch was vested by Deacons Matthew Schiffelbein and Patrick Sullivan, receiving the stole and dalmatic. Deacon Wallisch entered the University of St. Mary by the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, near Chicago, in the fall of 2005. He has completed his third year in theology. He will continue his studies and will be ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 2010, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.

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By JOE BOLLIG Leaven staff KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Shockwaves continue to reverberate as people on all sides of the abortion controversy consider the controversial career and violent death of Dr. George Tiller, the notorious Wichita abortionist. Tiller, 67, was acting as an usher at his congregation on May 31 at Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, when a man entered the church foyer and shot Tiller once just after 10 a.m. Tiller was soon pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect fled the scene and was later apprehended on I-35 near Gardner. The suspect is Scott P. Roeder, 51, of Merriam. The crime was strongly denounced by leaders of the Catholic Church and members of the pro-life community. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, speaking on behalf of the U. S. Conference of Catholic bishops, expressed profound regret. “Our bishops’ conference and all its members have repeatedly and publicly denounced all forms of violence in our society, including abortion as well as the misguided resort to violence by anyone opposed to abortion,” said Cardinal Rigali. “Such killing is the opposite of everything we stand for,” the cardinal continued, “and everything we want our culture to stand for: respect for the life of each and every human being from its beginning to its natural end. We pray for Dr. Tiller and his family.” A statement was issued on May 31 by the four bishops of Kansas through the Kansas Catholic Conference. “We, the four Catholic bishops of the dioceses of Kansas, unequivocally condemn the murder of Dr. George Tiller,” the statement read. “The Catholic Church believes that every human life is sacred. The murder of a human being is the gravest of crimes and is an intrinsic evil.” The state’s major pro-life organization joined the chorus of condemnation when Kansans for Life issued a

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Late-term abortion doctor George Tiller was murdered May 31 at his church in Wichita where he was serving as an usher. The crime was strongly denounced by members of the pro-life community. statement on the day of the murder. “We wish to express our deep and sincere sympathy to [Dr. Tiller’s] family and friends,” said a statement by Mary Kay Culp, state executive director of Kansans for Life. “Our organization has a board of directors, and a 35-year history of bringing citizens together to achieve thoughtful education and legislation on the life issues here in Kansas.” “We value life, completely deplore violence, and are shocked and very upset by what happened in Wichita today.”

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Archbishop calls upon new priests to

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann’s June calendar 1-4

Priests’ retreat ‚ Benedictine College, Atchison

Mass and meeting —Archdiocesan Pastoral Council

Reception for sponsors of CEF Gift of Catholic Education Event

Noon Mass followed by Holy Hour and 2 p.m. Corpus Christi procession — St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park

The Catholic Way Radio Taping

Administrative Team meeting

Mass and dedication of Logos Lodge — Prairie Star Ranch

Vigil Vespers for installation of Archbishop Carlson — St. Louis

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Committee meeting, San Antonio

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Mass, Homeschoolers’ Conference

Mass and Installation of Archbishop Carlson — St. Louis

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops spring meeting — San Antonio

Project Rachel benefactors reception

7 2 p.m. Mass for 50th wedding anniversaries — Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan.

23 Breakfast meeting — Catholic Education Foundation Mass and barbecue, JoCo Serrans — Prince of Peace Parish

‘IGNITE THE FIRE OF FAITH’

27 Mass and groundbreaking — St. Bernard, Wamego

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Marriage and Family meeting —Chicago

Baptism — Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka

Mass and celebration of the merging of St. Lawrence Parish, Easton and St. Joseph of the Valley Parish, Leavenworth

Mass and dedication of new church — St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood

Mass and dinner — Reunion of North American College sabbatical group

Archbishop James P. Keleher’s June calendar 7

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First Mass, Father Matt Paratore — Washington

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meetings in San Antonio

Ethical Review Board — New York

20-21 Scout Mass — Osceola, Mo.

Executive Committee meeting for the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Mass for the handicapped — Chicago

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28 Mass and baptism — St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood

From left, Pat Sullivan, Matthew Schiffelbein, and Andrew Strobl assure Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of their willingness to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Story by JOE BOLLIG | Photos by SUSAN MCSPADDEN

he Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas started the “Year of the Priest” early May 23 with the ordination of three men to the priest-

hood at Holy Trinity Parish here. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann ordained Deacons Matthew Schiffelbein, Andrew Max Strobl, and Patrick T. Sullivan to the priesthood for the archdiocese through the ancient and apostolic tradition of the laying on of hands. STORY CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE

Continued from previous page In his homily, the archbishop noted that the three were being ordained at the close of the Year of Paul and the eve of the Year of the Priest, which is the 150th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars. “One good, zealous and holy priest can make such an enormous different in the life of the church, and the life of the archdiocese, and the life of our parish communities,” said Archbishop Naumann. “A priest who is first and foremost a man of prayer, and therefore close to Jesus Christ, who will be able to bring Jesus to the people he serves, and bring his people to Jesus.” “One good, holy priest can ignite the fire of faith in the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people,” the archbishop continued. “And if a bishop is able to wisely call and ordain such men to the priesthood, the life of the church will be positively affected for decades within the diocese.” The three priests, each alumni of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, were ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 31, 2008, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. Father Schiffelbein, 29, is a native of Topeka. His parents are Stephen and Teresa Schiffelbein. Father Strobl, 27, is a native of Kansas City, Mo. His parents are Joseph and Phyllis Strobl. Father Sullivan, 39, is also a native of Kansas City, Mo. His parents are William and Rosemarie Sullivan. The three men were being called into a spiritually intense new life and lifestyle, said the archbishop. He quoted Pope Benedict XVI, who described the life of the priest in terms of the Good Shepherd who gives his life to those entrusted in his care, knows his people and lets them know him, and fosters unity within his flock. “The only legitimate ascent toward the shepherd’s ministry is the cross,” said the archbishop. “It is the true way to rise, the true door [to the sheepfold], not the desire to become someone for one’s self, but rather to exist for others, for Christ.” The archbishop thanked the parents and families of the new priests for fostering the faith and vocations of their sons. He thanked Father Mitchel Zimmerman, the archdiocesan vocations director; Father Brian Schieber and Msgr. Michael Mullen, archdiocesan directors of seminarians; and all those who inspired and encouraged the three men to pursue a vocation to the priesthood. Archbishop Naumann was the ordaining bishop and principal celebrant. Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher and approximately 50 priests concelebrated. Also present were Father Albert Brueken, representing Conception Seminary in Conception, Mo.; and Father Jake Beltran, representing the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Ill. Father Schiffelbein was vested by Father William Bruning and Father John Murphy, SJ; Father Andrew Strobl was vested by Father Donald Cullen and Father Jerry Volz; Father Sullivan was vested by Father Douglas Langer and Father Albert Brueken, OSB. Each of the three newly ordained priests received their first assignments as parochial vicars (associate pastors): Father Schiffelbein will go to Ascension Parish in Overland Park; Father Strobl will go to Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe; and Father Sullivan will go to Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa.

ANOINTING Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann

THE BEGINNING Father Patrick Sullivan blesses and

anoints the hands of one of the ordinands with oil.

chats with two nuns following the ordination Mass.

LYING DOWN Deacon Patrick Sullivan lies prostrate

ALL SMILES Teresa and Stephen Schiffelbein, par-

before the altar during the litany of the saints as part of the ordination ceremony held May 23 at Holy Trinity Church in Lenexa.

ents of Matthew Schiffelbein, smile proudly at their son’s ordination ceremony.

WELCOME Father Matthew Schiffelbein is welcomed into the ranks of the archdiocesan presbyterate by Father Albert Brueken, OSB.

HANDING OVER THE BREAD & WINE Archbishop Naumann presents a chalice

LAYING OF HANDS The ancient rite of the “laying of the

and paten to Andrew Strobl with an admonition to be faithful in his priestly ministry.

hands” is performed by archdiocesan priests while they pray for those being ordained.

FIRST BLESSING Father Andrew Strobl offers his first blessing to Archbishop Naumann.

10 LOCAL NEWS Book sees threats to Catholic health care, conscience WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic health care faces cultural, legal, economic and political challenges that may lead to the of its distinctiveBRIEFLY lyendCatholic mission in the not-too-distant future, a Catholic law professor writes in a new book. “Issues related to women’s reproductive rights may provide the most difficult challenges to the ongoing struggles by the sponsors of (Catholic) hospitals in terms of preserving their Catholic identity,” says Leonard J. Nelson III in “Diagnosis Critical: The Urgent Threats Confronting Catholic Healthcare,” to be published in June by Our Sunday Visitor. Nelson, a professor at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., and an affiliated scholar with the Birmingham School of Public Health at the University of Alabama, sees the future of Catholic health care in free clinics; specialized centers focusing on natural family planning and other church-approved reproductive medicine; and hospice care for the dying. “They may need to move out of the hospital setting” to aspects of medical care that are “not subject to extensive government oversight,” Nelson said.

Connecticut officials trying to limit church’s freedoms BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CNS) — Saying its First Amendment rights are being violated, the Diocese of Bridgeport is seeking a court order to stop state officials from what it calls “an unconstitutional application of state lobbying laws” to church activities. Diocesan lawyers filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Hartford May 29 asking that a decision by the Connecticut Office of State Ethics determining the Bridgeport Diocese was subject to laws governing lobbying organizations be overturned. The decision stems from the diocese’s involvement in organizing a March 11 rally at the Connecticut Capitol in Hartford to oppose a bill that would have given laypeople financial control of their parishes. The church maintained that such a law would have been contrary to canon law. “The lobbying law of Connecticut is being used to limit free speech, to limit assembly, to limit freedom of religion,” Bishop William E. Lori said in announcing the lawsuit in a video posted on the diocesan Web site. In a May 30 letter to Catholics across the diocese, Bishop Lori said that the state’s announcement came as a “shock” and that the church in Bridgeport had no choice but to act to protect its constitutional rights.

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Catholic invents new Bible format Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — One of the oldest and most read books in the world now has a new, high-tech look. And it weighs only 5 grams, or onehundredth of a pound. “God on the Go” is a USB flash drive containing the complete Bible in the New Revised Standard Version or the New Testament of the New American Bible. It is currently available only for PCs but a Mac-compatible version is expected out this summer. Inventor Mark Mastroianni, a member of St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights, Ill., said in a telephone interview with Catholic News Service that the idea for “God on the Go” came to him in prayer when he was asking God how he could bring together his Catholic faith and his background in technology and product development. “Why not combine the Bible with commonly used and readily accessible technological platforms?” he recalled thinking. After months of research and talks with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which holds the U.S. copyright on the New American Bible, “God on the Go” was born. CNS photo illustration/Bob Roller Mastroianni was pleased to learn This is the "God on the Go" USB flash drive containing the complete Bible in the New Revised that the device also offers the ecologiStandard Version or the New Testament of the New American Bible. cally aware a “green” alternative to the carry along with the Mastroianni, was a “miniprinted Bible, since Bible. concordance” which gives users the the thin pages of “God on the Go” is availIt also includes a ability to scroll through a list of feelmost Bibles require able through Acta verse/subject index, ings and to be linked to a Bible pasthe use of a specialP u b l i c a t i o n s , allows users to sage relevant to that emotion. ty ink that is “very www.actapublications.com, bookmark favorite “I never thought the Bible could be toxic to users and in and for sale at bookstores. passages and can this cool,” he reported one student as the manufacturing The New Testament of the take users directly saying. process.” New American Bible costs to the daily New Through www.4Marks.com, a “God on the Go” $24.95, with a 1 megabyte American Bible Catholic social networking site, users also has special apcapacity, and the complete readings on the of “God on the Go” also can trade their peal for the millenBible in the New Revised USCCB Web site. lists of favorite Bible passages with nial generation, no Standard Version is $39.95, Mastroianni their friends. longer used to readwith a 2 megabyte capacity. worked with The device can also be customized ing the printed For more information, go to Dominican Father for group sales to parishes, schools word and instead www.WordofGodToGo.com. Jordan J. Kelly, diand universities, Mastroianni said. accustomed to getrector of the Office “The face of the physical drive can be ting all their inforof Evangelization in etched” with a name or logo, he mation in front of a the Archdiocese of Chicago, on the added. computer screen, he said. project “almost from day one” and piMastroianni hopes to have the full The USB flash drive offers a number lot tested “God on the Go” with a New American Bible available on a of advantages over a hefty version of “God on the Go” device by sometime the printed Bible, Mastroianni said. It group of students at Marian Catholic next year, pending the U.S. bishops’ can be carried around on a key chain, High School in Chicago Heights durand Vatican approval of a new translaand because the Bible only takes up 10 ing the fall semester of 2008. The “feature that got the greatest tion of the Old Testament. percent of the space on the flash drive, response” from the 200 sophomores the user can add his or her own photos, songs or important documents to who tested it, according to

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Vatican looks at King Henry VIII’s marital breakdown By SARAH DELANEY Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A meticulous restoration and reproduction of a precious document from the Vatican Secret Archives brings new attention to one of the most complicated annulments in history — that of King Henry VIII and his queen, Catherine of Aragon. The document, a letter written in 1530 by members of England’s House of Lords, other nobility and members of the clergy, urged Pope Clement VII to annul the royal marriage because it had not produced a male heir and warned that, with no clear succession, England could be plunged into chaos and bloodshed. Pope Clement, as history shows, did not grant the annulment, and the ensuing rift with King Henry led to the establishment of the Church of England. During a press conference in May, Bishop Sergio Pagano, prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, gave reporters a rare opportunity to see the restored parchment bearing the letter to the pope signed by 84 nobles and clergy and weighed down with more than six pounds of wax from the seals notarizing each signature. He also unveiled an accurate, handcrafted replica of the document

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Careful scrutiny and research of the seals by Vatican heraldic experts revealed new details about the identity of those who put their names to the document — willingly or not. Signers included two archbishops, two dukes, two marquises, 13 counts, four bishops, a viscount, 26 barons and 22 abbots — some 70 percent of the House of Lords at that time. Knights, courtiers, archdeacons and theologians made up the rest, Maiorino said. When the letter was written in 1530, however, “the spiritual supremacy of Rome was not in dispute . . . the break was still in the future,” when diplomatic efforts failed and King Henry took matters into his own hands, abandoning Catherine to marry Anne Boleyn, Maiorino said. The reproduction will be presented at the Vatican June 24, the 500th anniversary of King Henry’s coronation. It will be accompanied by a volume with the most recent historical research surrounding the letter. Scrinium has collaborated on other projects with the Vatican Secret Archives; the most recent was a reproduction of the documents regarding the 14th-century trial of the Knights Templar. That volume sold for around $8,000.

Pope shares early memories, says being pope is hard VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI offered a rare glimpse into his private feelings, telling a group of children that as a boy he never dreamed of becoming pope and that he still sometimes worries he is not up to the job. The pope answered questions and described growing up in a small German village during an audience May 30 at the Vatican with 7,000 children from the Holy Childhood Association, a group affiliated with the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. The meeting with the enthusiastic young audience gave the pope an opportunity to speak more openly than usual about himself, prompted by the children’s more personal questions. When asked whether as a boy he had ever thought he might one day be pope, he admitted that it had not been one of his youthful plans. “To tell the truth, I never would have thought I might become pope. . . . I was a pretty ingenuous boy in a small village far from the city,” he said. “We were happy to be in the country and didn’t think about much else.” Even today, he said, “it’s difficult for me to understand how the Lord could have thought of me, to choose me for this ministry. But I accept it from his hands, even if it is very surprising and seems very much beyond my means. But the Lord helps me.”

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House for ren t - Recently remodeled home on Long St. in Shawnee, near St. Joseph Parish. 1 entry-level BR, 1 loft BR, kitchen with refrigerator, bsmt. garage with opener, large yard. Very quiet, secure neighborhood. Serious inquiries only. Call (913) 238-2470. Owner is a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee. House in Olathe - 428 Cardinal. 3 BR, 3-1/2 BA, living and dining rooms, vaulted ceilings, fenced yard, large deck, two-car garage, $1095/mo. (913) 768-6447. P ra i r i e Vi ll a g e - Adorable house located at 4006 Prairie Lane. 3 BR, 1 BA, hrdwds, living rm with fireplace, large family room on back of house. $910/mo. Call (913) 768-6447. Lenexa duplex - 8928 Caenen Lake Rd. 3 BR, 11/2 BA, updated carpet/hrdwds., one-car garage. Great hwy. access. $825/mo. Call (913) 768-6447.

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Prince of Peace, 16000 W. 143 St., Olathe, will host a garage sale for 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on June 5 and from 8 a.m. noon on June 6. On June 6 you can receive half price items by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to Catholic Charities.

The annual Croatian Day picnic will begin after 4 p.m. Mass on June 6 on the grounds of the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds which is adjacent to St. John the Baptist Church, 4th and Barnett, Kansas City, Kan. Food, drink and dancing to the Don Lipovac Orchestra and the Hrvatski Obicaj. Free admission.

St. Vincent De Paul Parish, 206 E. 3rd St., Onaga, will host a fried chicken supper from 4 - 7 p.m. on June 6 at the Onaga Community Center. There will also be bingo and games. A summer festival to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held from noon - 5 p.m. on June 7 on the grounds of their motherhouse, located at 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Sisters, Servants of Mary are a community of women religious who are skilled nurses who provide in-home nursing care free of charge. Homemade tacos and tamales, Italian sausage and barbecue beef sandwiches and more will be served. There will be games for children and craft booths. For information, call (913) 371-3423.

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Queen of the Holy RosaryWea Parish, 227th and Old Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host a parish-wide garage sale from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 6 and from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on June 7 in the school gym. On Sunday, all items you can stuff into a trash bag will be sold for $1.

A caregivers support group will meet from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on June 8 at at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Sandy Silva from the Alliance on Aging will offer information about how to reduce stress for caregivers. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

The Marriage for Keeps program will present a free, one-night program based on the Myers-Briggs personality inventory entitled, “I Love You. . .But Why Can’t You Be More Like Me?” at 7 p.m. on June 9 at Catholic Charities, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, contact Jeannie Thurston at (913) 621-5255, ext. 111, send an e-mail to: jthurston@catholiccharitiesks.org, or visit the Web site at: www.catholiccharitiesks.org.

“Four Ordinary Women: a Gathering at Cedar Roe Library” a story of women’s friendship and the writing process, how an idea became an experience that led to the book, Four Ordinary Women, will be held from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on June 11 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, call (913) 9068990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

There will be a bingo fundraiser on June 13 at Sacred Heart Church, Highway 24/40 and Washington St., Tonganoxie. Food will be served at 5:45

p.m.; bingo starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10.

Sacred Heart, Paxico, will host a buffet-style chicken dinner from noon - 5 p.m. on June 14 at the Knights of columbus Hall in Paxico following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will also be bingo, games, a silent auction and a beer garden. The cost is $7 for adults; $3.50 for children ages 6 12; $2.50 for children 5 and under. St. James Parish, Wetmore, will host its annual picnic on June 14 in the parish hall. A family-style roast beef and ham dinner will be served from 4 - 7 p.m. followed by games and an auction at 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Church, St. Benedict, will host a free organ concert featuring Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer, organist at St. Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha, at 2 p.m. on June 14. The program will include selections reflecting the Irish and German roots of St. Mary’s Parish including the glorious music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

17 & 24

“Couples Talk,” a two-part program for girls in their junior or senior year of high school will be presented from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on June 17 and 24 at the at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Learn helpful and healthy ways to communicate with your friends, your parents, or your boyfriend. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

17-20

Ascension Parish, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will host its annual garage sale from June 17 - 20. The early bird preview will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on June 17. The cost is $3 per person; $5 per family. The sale will run from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. on June 18; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on June 19; and from 8 a.m. - noon on June 20.

A pro-life documentary film entitled “Thine Eyes,” which tells the story of the 2009 March for Life and features students from Benedictine College, will be shown at 7 p.m. on June 18 at the downtown Ramada Inn, Topeka. the cost is $5. For information, call (785) 357–4391.

18-20

Benedictine College, Atchison, will host the second annual Midwest Gregorian Chant Workshop from June 18 - 20. This workshop is both an introduction to and continuing education in singing and reading Gregorian chant. Participants will learn the music and be the chant choir at three different Masses. Father Samuel Weber, well-known for his work in the area of sacred music (especially chant), will lead the workshop. The cost is $90 for the conference and meals; $120 for the conference, meals and double-occupancy room; or $140 for the conference, meals and a single-occupancy room. For information or to register, send an e-mail to Lucas Tappan at: ltappan80@ gmail.com.

Sanctuary of Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual Run the Good Race on June 20. Events include the 5K challenge course, 5K road course, ‘do-the-double’, 1-mile walk, and a pancake breakfast. For more information or to register, call Trish Miller or Bill Page at (913) 321-4673 or visit the Web site at: www.sanctuaryofhope.org. Father Tom Hesse will be celebrate the monthly archdiocesan pro-life Mass at 8 a.m. on June 20 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius, 44 N. Mill, Kansas City, Kan., followed by a

rosary procession to an abortion clinic four blocks away. Eucharistic adoration is available for those not processing, with Benediction concluding services at 10 a.m. A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on June 20 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. The bereavement ministry will have its monthly meeting following Mass in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be “Multiple Losses.” For information, call (913) 649-2026.

The Serra Club of Johnson County will be host its annual appreciation Mass and barbecue dinner on June 23 for the archdiocesan priests, seminarians and deacons at Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W. 143 St., Olathe. Archbishop Joseph F. Nauman will celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner catered by Jack Stack in the church hall. The cost is $25 per person. For reservations, contact Jack or Mary Ann Hense at (913) 381-3525. The Catholic Education Foundation will present “The Gift of Catholic Education” breakfast featuring coach Bob Hurley, legendary high school basketball coach from St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey City, N.J. at 7:30 a.m. on June 23 at the College Basketball Experience located in the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Coach Bill Self, 2009 Associated Press Coach of the Year, will be attending the breakfast. Sponsorships are still available, call today. Single tickets are available, but seating is limited. For information, contact Patty Morrisey at (913) 647-0344 or send an e-mail to her at: pmorrisey@ archkck.org.

The 15th annual golf scramble to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be June 26 at Painted Hills Golf Course, 71st and Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, Kan. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. with shotgun start at 8 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., the Sisters will have a putting contest followed by lunch and a brief awards program. The event is open to both men and women. Registration fee is $600 for a team of four or $150 per golfer and includes breakfast, green fees, golf cart and lunch. For more information or a registration form call George Gallup at (913) 3425018 or e-mail: ggallup@kc.rr.com.

26-27

Savior Pastoral Center, 12606 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan., will offer a lectio divina retreat entitled, “Were Our Hearts Not Burning Within Us While He spoke to Us on the Way and Opened the Scriptures To Us?” based on the Gospel writings of St. Luke from 6 p.m. on June 26 - 3 p.m. on June 27. Father Meinrad Miller, OSB, chaplain of Benedictine College, Atchison, will be the retreat leader. The cost is $75 for both days or $30 for Saturday only. Register now through June 15, by calling (913) 7211097 or visit the Web site at: www.savior pastoralcenter.org.

Misc. Notre Dame de Sion, home of the 2008 state champions, will offer all-girl soccer camps this summer. Session I, for 2 -5 grades, will be July 6 - 9, from 8 - 10 a.m.; Session 2, for 6 - 8 grades, will be July 13 - 16, from 8 - 10 a.m. For information or to register, send an e-mail to Matt Darby at: mdarby@rockhursths.edu or visit the Web site at: www.sionstorm.com.

CALENDAR

Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will host youth basketball clinics for students entering 4th - 8th grade this summer. The girls clinic will be held from June 22 - 25. The boys clinic will be held from June 29 July 2. Both clinics will run from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. and will be held at the school. Miege will also host the Little Stags Clinic for boys and girls entering grades K - 3 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on June 15 - 18. For information or registration forms, contact Dolly Foley at (913) 495-9559 or visit the Web site at: www.bishopmiege. com. St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 11411 Pflumm Rd., Overland Park, will offer summer camps for boys and girls in K - 8th grade. Many opportunities to participate in both sports and non-sports activities will be available, including: baseball, basketball, cake decorating, cheerleading/ dance, cross country, football, sewing, soccer, softball, youth speed and agility, and wrestling. For information, call Michelle at (913) 319-2416 or visit the Web Site at: www.aquinascommunity.com/ summercamps.html. The Lay Dominicans, St. Martin de Porres Group, will meet at 4:30 p.m. every third Sunday of the month in the convent at St. Agnes Parish, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park. For information, call Tom Smith at (816) 232-0374. The Marriage for Keeps program will present a free, 10-week program on how to energize your marriage. The program will be held every other Friday from 6:30 7:30p.m. beginning June 12 at Catholic Charities, 9720 W. 87th St., Overland Park. For information or to register, contact Jeannie Thurston at (913) 621-5255, ext. 111, send an e-mail to: jthurston@catholic charitiesks.org, or visit the Web site at: www.catholiccharitiesks.org. Do you or your loved one need support to break free from pornography, infidelity, or lust? The My House Men’s Group provides prayer and accountability for sexual integrity. Sam Meier, MA, LPC, is available for men’s groups and counseling, call him at (913) 647-0378, or send an e-mail to him at: smeier@archkck.org. The My House Women’s Group provides hope and healing for women who are dealing with their loved one’s struggles. Contact Beth Meier at (913) 647-0379, or send an e-mail to her at: bmeier@archkck.org. Sam and Beth work for the archdiocese, and are thankful for the healing they have experienced in their marriage. Support is confidential and from a Catholic perspective. A poetry retreat, facilitated by Sister Mary O’Connor, a Sister of Mercy, will be held from June 18-25 at Marillac Center, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth. This retreat will allow participants to enjoy the images and insights of established and contemporary poets, including the poetry of the psalms. Reading, discussing poetry and poems, and writing will be essential parts of each day. There will be opportunity for Mass, meditation and relaxation. The cost of $360 includes the retreat fee, room and board. If you would prefer to commute, the cost of $200 includes the retreat fee and noon meals. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For information, call (913) 758-6552; send an e-mail to: retreats@scls.org; or visit the Web site at: www.MarillacCenter.org. De-stress your marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held from July 25 - 27. This a powerful weekend where married couples can get away and focus only on each other. For information or to register, call (913) 469-8453, or visit the Web site at: www.neksme.org.

14 COMMENTARY

THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009

MARK MY WORDS President MOST REVEREND JOSEPH F. NAUMANN Editor REVEREND MARK GOLDASICH, STL frmark@theleaven.com Managing Editor ANITA McSORLEY anita@theleaven.com Senior Reporter JOE BOLLIG joe@theleaven.com

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SCRIPTURE READINGS TENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 7 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Dt 4: 32-34, 39-40; Ps 33: 4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8: 14-17; Mt 28: 16-20 June 8 Monday 2 Cor 1: 1-7; Ps 34: 2-9; Mt 5: 1-12 June 9 Ephrem, deacon, doctor of the church 2 Cor 1: 18-22; Ps 119: 129-133, 135; Mt 5: 13-16 June 10 Wednesday 2 Cor 3: 4-11; Ps 99: 5-9; Mt 5: 17-19 June 11 Barnabas, apostle Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3; Ps 98: 1-6; Mt 5: 20-26

How do you keep the third commandment?

t’s the end of “weeklies” here at The Leaven and I’m thinking of buying everyone on the staff a Tshirt. You know, the one that reads: “I have just one nerve left, and you’re getting on it!”

(same menu each week) at my grandparents’ house with extended family, and spent the rest of the day doing . . . well, nothing really. We might read the Normally, we get along Sunday paper, go to the great here . . . but this is not cemetery to pray at the EDITOR’S NOTE: a normal time. Weeklies regraves of loved ones, play Father Mark is on a ally take their toll. Let’s face cards, or just sit on the front pilgrimage to Rome; it: We’re tired, beat and porch, sip a cool drink, this column originally ready for our every-otherwatch traffic go down Fifth appeared in 1999. week summer schedule. Street, visit with the neighDuring weeklies the papers bors (who were also out on come so fast and furious their front porches) and listen to a ball that every day seems like a Tuesday (our game on the radio. There was not the deadline). sense of hurry back then that seems so Of course, things are no calmer at the prevalent today. parish. Take this past Sunday, for examIn case you haven’t picked up on it ple: I had Mass, a visit with a troubled yet, I’m ready for a break! And if recently parishioner, another Mass, a visit with an published books and articles are any inengaged couple, a baptism, lunch with dication, I’m not alone in this feeling. In my mom in Kansas City, and then a fact, there’s a movement afoot in our prayer service back in Tonganoxie for a country to “recover the Sabbath.” parishioner who died. I just finished a very helpful book on After the wake service, I spent the rethis subject, titled “Sabbath: Restoring mainder of the evening preparing the futhe Sacred Rhythm of Rest” (New York: neral liturgy, returning phone calls and Bantam Books, 1999; 241 pgs.; $23.95). proofreading this week’s Leaven pages. I did a lot of underlining and writing in I’m pretty sure that this was not what the margins of this book. So much of God had in mind when he gave us that what the author, Wayne Muller, had to third commandment: Remember to keep say applied to me. Although not excluholy the Lord’s Day. Oh, I’m in church — sively Catholic or even Christian in cona lot — on a typical weekend, but I’m not tent, the book does draw often from sure that I’m keeping the Lord’s Day as Catholic faith and practices. holy and as fully as it’s intended. Muller contends that our frantic I remember the Sundays of my childlifestyle affects not only the present but hood. After going to Mass, we ate lunch also the future. Many times we’re so ex-

THE GOSPEL TRUTH

June 12 Friday 2 Cor 4: 7-15; Ps 116: 10-11, 15-18; Mt 5: 27-32 June 13 Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor of the church 2 Cor 5: 14-21; Ps 103: 1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mt 5: 33-37 ELEVENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 14 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Ex 24: 3-8; Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18; Heb 9: 11-15; Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26 June 15 Monday 2 Cor 6: 1-10; Ps 98: 1-4; Mt 5: 38-42 June 16 Tuesday 2 Cor 8: 1-9; Ps 146: 2, 5-9a; Mt 5: 43-48 June 17 Wednesday 2 Cor 9: 6-11; Ps 112: 1-4, 9; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 June 18 Thursday 2 Cor 11: 1-11; Ps 111: 1-4, 7-8; Mt 6: 7-15 June 19 THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9; (Ps) Is 12: 2-6; Eph 3: 8-12, 1419; Jn 19: 31-37 June 20 The Immaculate Heart of Mary 2 Cor 12: 1-10; Ps 34: 8-13; Lk 2: 41-51

hausted by our schedules that we really can’t think clearly or deeply. Therefore, we seek “quick fixes” to the problems or situations that confront us. Eventually, this leads to new and even more complex problems. Muller insists that it’s absolutely essential to our personal health and well-being, as well as that of our families and communities, to recover the concept of the Sabbath. What makes this book so appealing is not only its central message but the practical activities that the author proposes at the end of each short section, activities that can make the Sabbath a reality. Most of them are very simple, such as shutting down — for at least part of the Sabbath — one appliance that gets a lot of use in your home, something like the TV, stereo or computer. This absence of outside noise will create a more peaceful, meditative atmosphere. Other Sabbath activities might include: writing letters, playing a musical instrument, strolling through a park, playing a board game as a family, or preparing a special, leisurely meal together. How much time should you set aside for the Sabbath? Obviously, the goal would be an entire day, but I suspect that’s a bit much for most of us right off the bat. Maybe we can start with just a Sabbath hour at first, then move to a Sabbath morning, afternoon or evening, and eventually work up to a whole day. Muller reminds us that this is the only commandment that begins with the word “Remember.” The Sabbath is not something brand new that we’ve got to study extensively in order to understand. It’s already something that we hold deep inside ourselves. Our challenge is simply to remember to let it out.

Belief in the Trinity predates discussion of it

n the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often overlook the significance of the words we say.

For example, when we tell another person who is leaving “goodbye,” we are knees to worship him. By that gesture, asking God to accompany that person. they recognize that he shares in God’s “Goodbye” is a contraction of the phrase nature. It has taken them a while to ar“God be with you.” rive at that conclusion. Earlier in Jesus’ Even at church, where we would public ministry, they had witnessed the think that we would pay attention to the miracles which revealed his religious significance of the divine power. Through his words we say, we someTHE ASCENSION OF teachings, they had heard times gloss over them. Our THE LORD Jesus speak on God’s behalf. Catholic prayers, our liturMk 16: 15-20 And now that Jesus is risen gy, constantly refer to the from the dead, the disciples Holy Trinity. And yet, their behold his glory. They recogmeaning often goes over nize that Jesus shares in God’s nature, our heads. To bring us back to that even though they may lack the words to Trinitarian focus, this weekend we obexpress that concept. serve Trinity Sunday, the feast which celSo, as usual, Jesus comes to their aid. ebrates the mystery of the Holy Trinity. He supplies the terminology to describe The Gospel reading for Trinity that belief, in a phrase encapsulated Sunday comes to us from the end of within his instruction to them to baptize Matthew’s Gospel, Mt 28:16-20. It shows “in the name of the Father, and of the the Risen Christ appearing to the 11 disSon, and of the Holy Spirit.” ciples and commissioning them before Notice that while this phrase points to his ascension to heaven. the mystery that we usually call the When the disciples see the Risen Trinity, it avoids the word itself. In fact, Christ, they immediately fall to their

nowhere in the New Testament will the word “Trinity” appear. It will surface only later in the church’s history, to mark further reflection on that mystery and a deeper understanding of it. That reflects the typical order of events in the development of doctrine. First comes the belief. Then, the words to express that belief follow. So often we reverse that order. We teach children the words of the creed, then hope that they will grow into the beliefs that the creed expresses. Why should we be surprised that that sometimes does not happen, and they end up with a hollow faith? On the other hand, if they have already learned the words, they will then possess the vocabulary to express their faith once they arrive at it. In any case, the feast which we celebrate calls us to go beyond the words and to experience the reality to which they point — the mystery of the three persons in one God, the Holy Trinity. Face to face with that mystery, we are driven to imitate the example of the disciples in the Gospel reading and fall to our knees in worship. Father Mike Stubbs is pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lansing and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University.

Annette (Moore) and John Moylan, members of St. Pius X Parish, Mission, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30. The couple was ANNIVERSARIES married at St. Peter Church in Kansas City, Mo. They celebrated with their children and grandchildren. The children and their spouses are: Mark and Lisa Moylan, Lenexa; Margaret and Dennis Johnson, Ft. Worth, Texas; Paul and Alicia Moylan, Shawnee; Mary and Ray Feess, Parsons; and Kathy Moylan, Kansas City, Mo. They have 10 grandchildren.

Mary and Ron Fortino, members of Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood, and St. Paul Parish, Olathe, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6. Family and friends will celebrate with the couple at a Mass and then a dinner and dance in their honor. The couple was married on June 6, 1959, at St. Bridget Church, Scammon. Their children and their spouses are: Ronald and Elizabeth Fortino, North Andover, Mass.; John and Leann Fortino, Olathe; Mark and Sarah Fortino, Overland Park; and Christy and Jerry Meier, Olathe. They also have 13 grandchildren.

Gilbert and Mary Lou Koelzer, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Baileyville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 14 at Valentino’s Banquet Room in Seneca. The couple was married on June 11, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. Hosting the event will be their children and their spouses: Deb and John Bergman, Seneca; Janet Reinecke, Charlotte, N.C.; Laurie and Randy Deters, Lincoln, Neb.; Ed Koelzer, Lincoln, Neb.; Jacque and Dale Stallbaumer, Sabetha; and Carla and Chris Stauffer, Kansas City, Mo. They also have 15 grandchildren.

Anna (Lou) and Al DeGraeve, members of St. John the Baptist Parish, Kansas City, Kan., will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 6. The couple will have their marriage blessed at the 4 p.m. Mass followed by a cake and refreshment reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the church basement. Family and friends are welcome. Their children and their spouses are: Donald and Mary DeGraeve, Omaha, Neb.; Shirley and Larry Verbon, Kansas City, Kan.; and Robert and Mel DeGraeve, Lenexa. They also have six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Marilyn (Starr) and Donald Hartman, members of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6. The couple was married at Assumption Parish, Topeka, by Msgr. Eugene Vallely. Their children and their spouses are: Chris Langer, Littleton, Colo.; Greg and Sarah Hartman, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Laurie Hartman, Lenexa; and Rob and Lisa Wilson, Shawnee. They also have three grandchildren.

Carol and Mark Boyer, members of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniverary on June 6. The couple was married on June 6, 1959, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Their children and their spouses are: Laurie and Kirk Kloepper, Effingham; and Chris Boyer, Natasha Boyer and John Boyer, all of Leawood. They also have two grandchildren. The couple will celebrate with a family dinner.

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Virginia (Sainick) and Wendell Tulp, members of St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13 with a Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a brunch reception in the parish hall. The couple was married on June 13, 1959, at Christ the King Church, Kansas City, Kan. Their children and their spouses are: Patricia Kelly; David Tulp; Kristine and John Meggers; and Bryan and Lisa Tulp. They also have seven grandchildren. Mary Jeanne and Albert Relic, members of St. Mary-St. Anthony Parish, Kansas City, Kan., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 18. The copule was married on June 18, 1949, at St. Anthony Church, Kansas City, Kan. Their children and their spouses are: Jane and Hans Schleimer, Dallas; Joan and Scott Nugent, Houston; Bill and Shelly Relic, Shawnee; Peggy and Edwin Ryan, Kansas City, Kan.; and Patty and Mark Schmidt, Shawnee. They also have 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Kathleen (Kern) and Ray Colgan, members of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and renew their vows at the 5 p.m. Mass on June 20 followed by a celebration with family and friends in the Quigley building next to the church. The couple was married on June 20, 1959, at St. Benedict Church, Atchison. Their children and their spouses are: David and Stephanie Colgan, Lenexa; Karena and Michael Gomric, Olathe; Diane and Dean Striler, Lenexa; Stephen and Dara Colgan, Roeland Park; Thomas Colgan, Olathe; Kevin and Kristi Colgan, Lenexa; and Mary and Tim Heit, Indianapolis. They also have 17 grandchildren.

LOCAL NEWS 15 Correction The May 22 issue of The Leaven mistakenly stated that Father M a t t h e w Schiffelbein attended Sacred Heart Parish in Topeka as a youth. In fact, he attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. The Leaven regrets the error.

Coaches host boys and girls summer basketball camps LEAVENWORTH — Tapping into their years of experience coaching college hoops teams, the head men’s and women’s basketball coaches at the University of Saint Mary are hosting a series of youth basketball camps this summer. The multi-day camps emphasize the fundamentals of the game, and will give all participants a solid grounding in offensive and defensive skills, including shooting, ball handling, passing, and rebounding. Camp leaders will analyze all individual campers’ shots and work one-onone with participants. All of the camps are held at the Ryan Sports Center and McGilley Field House on the campus of the University of Saint Mary, and campers will meet and work with USM’s basketball players. Jon Bishop, head men’s basketball coach, will hold two camps for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 — one from 1 to 5 p.m. June 15-19, and the second from 8 a.m. to noon July 20-24. The registration fee for Coach Bishop’s camp is $70. Call (913) 758-6311 for more information. Mike Basler, head women’s basketball coach, is hosting two camps for girls June 15-18. The morning sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon and are for children in grades 3 - 8. The 1 to 3 p.m. afternoon camp is for children in grades 9 through 12. The registration fee for Basler’s camps is $65. Call (913) 758-4339 for more information.

16 LOCAL NEWS

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Eucharistic adoration

Who? What?

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Robert Finn

lead Corpus Christi eucharistic procession

When? June 14 at 1 p.m.

Where? from St. Agnes Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, to Bishop Miege High School

Taking it to the streets