www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 32, No. 4 august 13, 2010
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Father Jerry Arano-Ponce, pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park, blesses St. Agnes Child Care director Neona Russ and toddler Ireland Sullivan at the parish’s new infant child care center, .
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ply with the city and state requirements in OELAND PARK — If it takes order get the infant center license.” a village to raise a child, The existing structure of the building consider St. Agnes Parish itself was not changed, but the interior here one such village. was completely remodeled and necessary When the parish decided items were purchased, largely to open an infant with the help of St. Agnes pachild care center, parishioners Story by rishioners. provided the help needed to Kara Hansen “St. Agnes has a group of make it happen every step of handy men who constantly the way. Photo by “The space where the infant volunteer to get things done Elaina Cochran around the buildings — the center is now, was used before as the Montessori program, buildings and grounds comwhich was moved to the St. Agnes School mittee. They donated their time and talent to make the necessary changes,” said building,” said Father Jerry Arano-Ponce, Father Arano-Ponce. “At some point in the pastor of St. Agnes Parish. “In that way the space became available, but it needed a lot Turn to “Parish” on page 6 of repairs and modifications done to com-
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To get out the news of their upcoming gala, the Sisters, Servants of Mary are sharing their story at a parish near you.
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OPEN ARMS
A KCK council of Knights of Columbus is welcoming some new members into the fraternal order — some recently resettled Burmese refugees.
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ON DISPLAY
Abbot Barnabas Senecal is opening the first-ever public exhibit of his photography this week at the abbey in Atchison. For a peek at what you’ll see there, go to pages
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