theleaven.com | vol. 34, no. 37 | may 17, 2013
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The initial call for volunteers to help at Elijah’s Supper, a free community meals ministry of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth, brought an enthusiastic response — more volunteers than they could use. Jerry Frietchen calls this the “healthy problem” of Elijah’s Supper.
Feeding body and soul
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E AV E N WO RT H — You can see Jerry Frietchen cruising around the tables every time Elijah’s Supper is open. “How’s the food?” he asks one patron. “Are you enjoying your meal?” he says to another. “How can we improve what we’re doing?” is his question to a third. And finally, when people get ready to leave, Jerry is right there. “We’re glad you came, and be sure to come back next month,” he says. You could hardly find a more customer-friendly restaurant manager — except that Frietchen isn’t a restaurant manager, and Elijah’s Supper isn’t a restaurant. Your money is no good there. The meals are free. Elijah’s Supper is a community meals ministry of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth — the obsolete term being “soup kitchen.” It’s open the first Thursday of each month. Your money’s no good at Elijah’s Supper because the currency required here is love, and it’s paid for by diners, donors and volunteers alike. Donations to keep the plates filled, however, are always gratefully accepted.
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Volunteer Meagan Johnson explains the finer points of serving to her younger brother Evan as they wait for the crowd to roll in. The last supper served more than 150 people.
Not empty, not dry The name of the place comes straight from Car-
melite spirituality, said pastor Father David McEvoy, O.Carm. “The prophet Elijah is one of our Carmelite patrons,” said Father David. “The story in the Old Testament is that Elijah
went to the widow of Zarephath and asked her to feed him,” he continued. “She told him she didn’t have enough to feed herself and her son. [Elijah] told her to do what she could, and said, ‘The jar of flour shall
not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry.’” Although the ministry might bear the prophet’s name, the heart, soul and catalyst of Elijah’s Supper is Mitzie Frietchen, Jerry’s wife. She and Jerry had been volunteers at the Leavenworth Assistance Center. “We saw all these people coming in for food, but they needed somewhere to have a hot meal,” said Mitzie. “A lot of them said, ‘I don’t have a stove,’ or, ‘I don’t have a microwave.’” With this in the back of her mind, she talked with some of her family about the need for community meals in Leavenworth. Lutheran, Methodist and Episcopal churches offered free community meals but only one Saturday a month, on a rotating basis. Jerry thought this was the perfect year to do this. “In the Year of Faith, with the concepts of ‘Love It, Learn It, Live It,’ we felt that we should live our faith beyond just going to church on Sundays,” he said. Kinzler Hall, the social hall in the basement of St. Joseph Church, had been used as a school cafeteria. With the consolidation of Catholic schools a few years ago, however, it was no longer used. It was a perfect venue. >> See “parishioners” on page 10
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Life will be victorious
Archbishop grateful for both of his mothers this Mother’s Day
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om spent Mother’s Day in the hospital. She contracted a serious infection on one of her toes.
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Mom is allergic to penicillin and several other antibiotics, so her doctor thought it best to admit her to the hospital where she could receive intravenously the antibiotics her body could tolerate. At moments like this, I regret being out of St. Louis. I called several priest and lay friends, asking them to pray for Mom and, if they were near the hospital, to look in on her. During her first day in the hospital, Mom was visited by three of my priest classmates and several other friends. Though naturally she did not like being hospitalized, she enjoyed holding court with her steady stream of visitors. My brother (Fred) and sister-in-law (Brenda) devote a lot of time throughout the year to shuttling my mother to doctors’ offices and running other errands for her. They took my mother to the hospital and assisted her through the admission process. Brenda’s mother, who lived in a small town about three hours south of St. Louis, died a few months ago. Fred and Brenda had committed this past week to help other members of the family prepare Brenda’s mother’s home for sale. I had not planned on going into St. Louis for Mother’s Day. However, it was a rare Sunday when I had no public commitments. With my mom in the hospital and my brother out of town, I made a last-minute decision to drive to St. Louis on Saturday night. I was not able to get on the road until about 8 p.m. Usually, I stay at the seminary when I visit St. Louis. However, last weekend was graduation at the seminary; consequently, all of their guest rooms were occupied. I decided rather than at the last minute trying to
arrange to stay at a rectory or friend’s home, it was easier to spend the night at a motel. The owners of Drury Inns are devout Catholics who are exceptionally generous to the church. I decided to patronize one of their motels near the hospital. I called their 800 number for reservations. When the woman taking my reservation learned my last name, she commented that her elementary school principal was a “Mrs. Naumann.” I asked her if she attended St. Thomas of Aquin Grade School. When she acknowledged that she had, I informed her that my mother was her principal. She inquired about my mother’s health. I told her that my reason for coming to St. Louis was because my mother was in the hospital. She was excited to tell me about how much she loved my mother. The reservationist lived in Cape Girardeau, Mo., so she regretted that she could not visit my mom. When I arrived at the motel around midnight, the employee at the front desk welcomed me and said: “You must be Mister, I mean Father, Naumann.” I confirmed the accuracy of his intuition. He happily informed me that they had reduced the room charge by $45, giving me a “hospital rate.” I was stunned and, of course, gratified by this unsolicited act of kindness. I was certain that my mother’s former student had advocated for the discount. I had not told my mother that I was coming into St. Louis. She would have worried because I was on the road so late. Plus, I thought it would be fun to surprise her. When I walked into the room, my mother’s expression was priceless. It was a
mixture of shock and joy. A nurse’s aide was attending to my mom when I arrived. We struck up a conversation. She was excited about graduating from St. Louis University’s School of Nursing next weekend. She kept staring at me, like she knew me from somewhere. She asked me if I ever celebrated Mass at the college church. I told her that I no longer lived in St. Louis, but in Kansas City, Kan. She asked me: “What parish?” I told her that I was the archbishop. Suddenly, I could see in her face this light of recognition as she exclaimed: “You confirmed me!” Turns out, she was a parishioner of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She asked if there was anything that she could do for me. I told her that I wanted to celebrate Mass in my mom’s room. She assured me that we would not be disturbed. It was a wonderful grace to be able to celebrate Mass for my mom in her hospital room. After Mass, my mother had several other visitors. One of our deacons (soonto-be priest Nathan Haverland) stopped by. Nathan every week takes my mom shopping or on some other errand. A couple other friends dropped by. Except for the pain in her toe and that she was having a “bad hair” day (my mother was upset that she had been unable to wash her hair for a couple of days), Mom thoroughly enjoyed the day. As I drove back that evening to Kansas City, I received several other phone calls from friends asking if there was anything that they could do for my mom. Every time, I thanked people for all that they were doing for her; they deflected my gratitude by expressing how much they treasured my mother’s friendship. They love my mom’s spunk, wisdom, prayerfulness and humor! I could not help but think how blessed I was with such an extraordinary mother. She never complained about her illness or discomfort.
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May 28 Administrative Team meeting May 30 Installation of Archbishop Michael Jackels — Dubuque, Iowa
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Naumann May 17 Holy Hour and dinner for diaconate ordination — Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka
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May 18 Transitional diaconate ordination of Mark Ostrowski, Anthony Saiki, Adam Wilczak and Jaime Zarse — Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka May 19 Archdiocesan adult confirmation — St. Ann, Prairie Village
Archdiocesan confirmation — St. Ann, Prairie Village May 23 Charismatic Mass — Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka
May 21 Finance Council meeting May 22 Holy Hour, vespers and dinner with transitional deacons to be ordained to the priesthood May 23 Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas board meeting May 24 Holy Hour and dinner with candidates for priestly ordination, families and seminarians — St. Matthew, Topeka
She accepted it with the same faith-filled disposition that characterized her attitude toward life for the past 90 years. Even more, I was so grateful for the many friends who were ready to help in any way possible. All of these friends I had gotten to know through either my seminary formation or priestly ministry. What a blessing to belong to Jesus and his church! The church is a huge spiritual family. From the Drury Inn reservationist to the nurse’s aide
Transitional diaconate ordination of Mark Ostrowski, Anthony Saiki, Adam Wilczak and Jaime Zarse — Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka May 19 Federal prison Mass
May 20 “Shepherd’s Voice” recording
May 25 Priestly ordination of Larry Bowers, Nathan Haverland, Daniel Schmitz and Quentin Schmitz — St. Matthew, Topeka
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May 24 Confirmation for Hispanics — St. Mary-St. Anthony May 25 Priestly ordination of Larry Bowers, Nathan Haverland, Daniel Schmitz and Quentin Schmitz — St. Matthew, Topeka May 26 Confirmation — All Saints, Kansas City, Kan. May 26-29 Bishops’ prayer meeting — Kansas City, Kan. May 30 Confirmation — Our Lady of Guadalupe, Topeka
to the priest and lay visitors, we all had this beautiful connection through our shared faith. What a gift is a loving and faith-filled mother! What a gift also to have the church as a spiritual mother! Our Catholic faith is such a treasure! It not only offers us life in Jesus, but it makes us brothers and sisters with millions and millions of other people. With such a large faith family, even Mother’s Day in a hospital becomes a joy!
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Students celebrate 100 years of Catholic education By Jill Ragar Esfeld jill@theleaven.com
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enexa — It was truly a grand finale as Holy Trinity Parish here concluded the 100th anniversary celebration of its grade school. The official “end” began at an allschool assembly the afternoon of May 3. Principal Martha Concanon kicked off the assembly by telling students some facts about life when the original two-room school was opened by Benedictine Sisters in 1912. “How many of you have cell phones?” she asked — and almost every hand went up. Students voiced surprise when Concanon told them that when their school was first built, only eight percent of the homes had a telephone, and only 14 percent had a bathtub. “And the maximum speed limit?” she said. “It was only 10 miles per hour!” The history lesson continued with a special guest appearance by Octave Chanute, who platted the town of Lenexa along the Sante Fe Trail in the late 1800s. Chanute was convincingly played by former Lenexa parks and recreation director Bill Nicks, who entertained students with his expertise on Lenexa history. After a sneak preview of the commemorative video made in celebration of the anniversary, students got down to the real business of the afternoon — filling a time capsule with mementos for future Holy Trinity students. Representatives from each class and members of the staff and faculty came forward to fill the wooden chest serving as the time capsule with memorabilia from different events. Drawings, pictures, and notes from students and a current newspaper and yearbook were also included. Middle school students put in one of their Holy Trinity sweatshirts and Concanon included a uniform from the elementary grades. Pastor Father Mike Koller added a parish directory and a DVD of the anniversary video, saying, “I hope they’ll be able to play this in the future.” The time capsule was locked in an air-tight vault that will be placed underneath the floor in the school entrance to await a future anniversary. The celebration continued May 4 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and concelebrated by Father Koller, associate pastors Father Francis Bakyor and Father Barry Clayton, and former pastor Father Tom Dolezal. In his homily, Archbishop Naumann told parishioners his love for Catholic schools stems from his own experience as a student and as the son of a Catholic schoolteacher. He talked about the importance of celebrating anniversaries of every kind, because they present an opportunity to reflect, reconnect and recommit. “It is a time to give thanks for many blessings and to give God glory for
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Holy Trinity principal Martha Concannon looks on as third-grader William Ashley adds a collage to the time capsule as memorabilia from Phyllis McEntire’s class.
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Lila O’Hara, left, and Morgan Hartman from Amanda Applebee’s kindergarten class listen intently as Octave Chanute talks about the founding of Lenexa. them,” he said about Holy Trinity and its rich tradition. He told parishioners it’s also a time for Holy Trinity School to “recommit to its mission of helping form the next generation of disciples.” At the conclusion of the Mass, Father Koller invited special guests to stand and be recognized, including Benedictine Sisters, past and present principals and teachers, and alumni of Holy Trinity School. After the Mass, most of the audience remained in the church to watch the 100th anniversary video presentation of the school with historic pictures, video clips, stories and interviews. The evening’s celebration was con-
DVDs available DVDs commemorating Holy Trinity School’s 100-year celebration are available. This 30-minute video is loaded with historical pictures and interviews. The video is available at the parish and school offices. Holy Trinity is asking for a $25 donation to offset the cost of the centennial celebration with any overage going to the school endowment fund. For more information, call the parish office (913) 8882770.
cluded with a barbecue social held in the parish gymnasium.
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• Father Mike Koller, pastor, letter • Martha Concannon, principal, photo and letter • Lisa Blaes, associate principal, photo and letter • Game ball signed by faculty from the last faculty/8th-grade softball game • Angel of God prayer surrounded by pictures of the kindergarten class • Jesus surrounded by children — Kindness Program • “What a Wonderful World” picture book • Picture of students in boy and girl uniforms • Picture of students in Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms • Picture of students in PE uniforms • First Communion banners • Pictures with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann reading to students • First Communion bulletin board • 8x10 collage of the children’s American Hero performance • Booklet with class picture and memories of third grade • Photo album with a description written by the kids for each picture • List of after-school activities and favorite fast-food stops • Letters to seminarians • Infinity symbol with students names and keys to the kingdom • Video of the kids singing the grammar jingles and some pennies • Service pictures • 6th-grade Bible blessed by Father Barry Clayton and class picture • Father Kapaun booklet • Gray hoodie signed by students • Letter listing popular things in 2013 • Apple iPod nano with songs and images • Jump drive with video • Picture of kids in the shape of 100 with a sign below them that identifies them • All-school picture
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Archbishop Keleher to celebrate charismatic healing Mass in Topeka TOPEKA — Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher will be the main celebrant at the quarterly charismatic healing Mass at 7 p.m. on May 23 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish here, located at 3601 S.W. 17th St. The Mass is for the Glory to God Covenant Community, but all Catholics are invited, whether or not they are part of the Catholic charismatic renewal. There will be an opportunity to gather for prayer and praise music before the Mass, as well as a chance to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Prayer teams will be available to offer additional prayer with people after the Mass. The Covenant Community has prayer meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month, as well as monthly community meetings. For information, call the parish office of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church at (785) 272-5590.
Catholic cemeteries to host Memorial Day Masses The annual Corpus Christi procession will be held June 2 at St. Joseph Parish, at Flint and Johnson Drive, Shawnee.
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Procession a witness to ‘source and summit’ of Christian life By Joe Bollig joe@theleaven.com
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HAWNEE — This year, the annual tradition of the interdiocesan celebration of the solemnity of Corpus Christi returns to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, starting at noon on June 2 at St. Joseph Parish here. And in a gesture of spiritual sharing with Catholics all around the world during this Year of Faith, Pope Francis will also preside at an hour of eucharistic adoration at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome the same day. “During this time, the cause of the new evangelization will be invoked before God with prayers for renewal of the faith among Catholics and a greater witness of the church to the world,” said Michael Podrebarac, archdiocesan consultant for liturgy. “As part of our own observance of the Year of Faith, and in union with the Holy Father,” he continued, “our Mass, Holy Hour and procession will be dedicated to the same cause.” Since 2007, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph have taken turns hosting the joint observance, and this year the archdiocese plays host. The solemnity of Corpus Christi (Latin for “body of Christ”), which
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Mark your calendar for the annual Corpus Christi procession June 2 at St. Joseph Parish, at Flint and Johnson Drive, Shawnee. • Noon – Mass • 1 p.m. – Holy Hour • 1:45 p.m. – Bishop Finn homily • 2 p.m. – Procession around St. Joseph Parish, approximately one-half mile. At midpoint, a stational blessing with the Eucharist will be given. The procession will return to the church for a homily by Archbishop Naumann and Benediction.
honors the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, began in the 13th century. In 1264, Pope Urban IV issued the papal bull, “Transiturus de hoc mundo,” making Corpus Christi a universal feast in the church. Although many parishes will have their own Corpus Christi processions, all are also invited to join Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Robert Finn, of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, for this celebration. The archbishop will be the main celebrant at the noon Mass, which will conclude with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and be fol-
lowed by a Holy Hour. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available during the Holy Hour, offered by several priests from both dioceses. Bishop Finn will give a homily near the end of the Holy Hour, after which the procession will be formed. Archbishop Naumann will carry the Blessed Sacrament for the first half of the outdoor route, stopping at a stational altar at midpoint to give a stational blessing with the Eucharist. Bishop Finn will carry the Eucharist for the remainder of the procession, returning to the church for a homily by Archbishop Naumann and Benediction. There will be a reception after the observance. “At the heart of this [solemnity] lies the fact that the Eucharist is — as the Second Vatican Council called it and as subsequent popes have referred to it — the ‘source and summit’ of the church’s life and mission,” said Podrebarac. “Without the Eucharist, we cease to be a church,” he continued. “The Eucharist is at the center of our lives as Catholics: It energizes and animates the activity of the church in witnessing to the Gospel, serving the needs of the poor, and professing the faith of the apostles.”
kansas city, Kan. — Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will host Memorial Day Masses on May 27 at the following locations and times: • Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 9 a.m.; celebrated by Father Michael Hermes; new location: west of St. Joseph Mausoleum in the cemetery. • Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 10 a.m.; celebrated by Father John Riley. • St. Joseph Cemetery, 61st Terr. and Quivira Rd., Shawnee, 9 a.m.; celebrated by Father Scott Wallisch. • Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Rd., Lenexa; flag-raising by American Legion Post 370 at 8:30 a.m.; Mass at 9 a.m.; celebrated by Father Ken Kelly. • St. John Cemetery, Lenexa, 8:15 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church, 89th and Pflumm Rd., Lenexa; celebrant to be announced. • Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 15825 S. 169 Hwy., Olathe, 8 a.m.; celebrated by Father John Torrez. • Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 801 S.W. Westchester Rd., Topeka, 10 a.m.; celebrated by Father Tim Haberkorn with Msgr. Vincent Krische and Father Nick Blaha, concelebrants. For more information, call (913) 3714040 or (785) 272-0820; send an email to: information@cathcemks.org; or visit the website at: www.cathcemks.org.
Festival to benefit Sisters, Servants set for June 2 Kansas City, Kan. — A summer festival to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held on June 2 from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Sisters’ convent here, located at 800 N. 18th St. There will be food, games for children, booths, a drawing for cash prizes, a variety booth, and tote bags and cookbooks for sale. For more information about the festival, call (913) 371-3423.
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Private appeal goal is to keep Catholic education affordable By Jessica Langdon jessica@theleaven.com
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Paulina Subasic knows about sacrifice. Her goal for her three children is straightforward: “For them to have an opportunity to learn about God and their faith in an open and supportive environment by going to school.” She doesn’t believe they would have had the opportunity to attend Catholic school Anyone interestin Croatia, ed in further inforwhere she mation may conlived before. tact Lesle Knop at: Son Tony (913) 647-0326, or will be a seby email at lknop@ nior at Bisharchkck.org; or John op Ward Haske at (913) 647High School 0313, or by email at: jhaske@steiergroup. in Kansas com. City, Kan., Or visit the webin the fall. site at: www.archkck. Son Teo is org/toughquestions. finishing his freshman year there. And daughter Stella is wrapping up fourth grade at St. Patrick School in Kansas City, Kan. “It creates a financial burden on the family, but it’s still such a gift,” said Subasic. “It’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make.” Tuition assistance and scholarships have covered 30-40 percent of the costs over the years. “We do live a very simple life,” said Subasic. “There’s not much that we do that is fun that requires spending money.” They don’t eat many meals out. “Everything we do is focused on that one goal,” she said. “It builds good people for the future.” She is just one of many parents in the archdiocese committed to ensuring a Catholic education for her children. Keeping Catholic high school education accessible to all families is a key goal behind a private appeal that is underway, in which Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann is personally soliciting donations from a select group of people. These gifts will pay down debt, bolster tuition assistance and address endowment needs at archdiocesan secondary schools. “The archbishop believes that the success of this private appeal is critical to our ongoing commitment to form the faith lives of our Catholic high school students and to keep the gift of Catholic education accessible to all — not just the privileged,” said John Haske, vice president of the Steier Group. The development group, based in Omaha, Neb., has been working with the archdiocese for the past few years on planning for the future.
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History of the appeal In 2011, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann assembled a task force of five priests and six lay leaders to explore issues and develop a plan for the future. This task force examined demographic trends, the financial state of the high schools, tuition assistance, support for youth in urban and rural areas, and other topics. With input from a case review advisory council, the presbyteral council, finance council and pastoral council, the task force provided three major recommendations: 1) New assessment The task force and clergy felt this was not an ideal time for an all-parish capital campaign and recommended instead that parishes contribute to a new assessment. That assessment helps fund increased tuition assistance at all archdiocesan high schools. It also contributes to outreach to youth and funds specific needs at Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan. 2) Faith Initiative The archdiocese in 2012 launched an initiative entitled, “Faith: Love It, Learn It, Live It.” It encourages parishioners to take part in the many programs and ministries available to strengthen their relationship with Jesus. 3) Private appeal The task force also recommended that Archbishop Naumann personally solicits funds for the Catholic high schools from a select group to address debt and keep Catholic education accessible to all.
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Bishop Ward High School About me: I am a junior and I am involved in National Honor Society, Cyclone Scholars, PEER (a peer support program), varsity soccer captain, I throw javelin in track and field, and I am involved in many school events. I also spoke at the Gaudeamus CEF dinner this last November. My favorite subjects are math and science. A Catholic education: Having a Catholic education has made a huge difference in my life. I would not be as rooted in my faith if I went to a public school. My character and my beliefs in general would not be as firm if my parents did not sacrifice material things for my education. . . . I am very thankful for everything I have. I have learned to be humble.
Family values Catholic education Mary Kay Eisman felt that her job was to provide her children — Jessica and Bryan — a strong foundation in their faith. “Instead of having the fancy cars and the fancy house, so to speak, we just live a simple life and we gave them the best education we can,” she said. She and her husband John sent them to St. Patrick School in Kansas City, Kan., and then enrolled them at St. James Academy in Lenexa. Jessica graduated in 2009 and Bryan in 2012. “I wanted them to have the background of their religion and prayer in their life because I believe that, through God, all things are possible,” said Eisman. And with help, this family found it possible to keep their kids in Catholic school, even during the hardest years. Both parents worked. When Eisman’s company closed, she approached St. James Academy to find out if there was assistance, because otherwise she wasn’t sure it would be possible to continue there. “St. James helped us a lot,” she said. She believes many families with kids in Catholic schools could use some help to make it possible. “My hope one day is to be able to give back,” said Eisman.
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“It creates a financial burden on the family, but it’s still such a gift. It’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make.” Paulina Subasic A task force of lay leaders and priests in 2011 identified pressing needs on the high school level, and the group recommended this private appeal. It aims to raise a minimum of $14 million by the end of 2013. In just a little more than a year since the appeal launched, donors have already committed $9,020,750. The private appeal’s goals are to se-
Tuition assistance: Tuition assistance is the reason I am able to go to Bishop Ward. Without financial assistance, I would definitely attend a different school, a public school. . . . I know I speak for other families that receive financial assistance when I say that I am sincerely grateful to have such a blessing given to me.
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cure at least the following: • $6 million toward debt at St. James Academy in Lenexa; • $5 million for an endowment at Bishop Ward; • $1.5 million toward debt at Hayden High School in Topeka; and • $600,000 for archdiocesan Faith Initiative programs. “If we, as a Catholic community, intend to provide affordable Catholic education, then removing debt makes the greatest fiscal sense,” said Lesle Knop, executive director of the archdiocesan office of stewardship and development. “The Catholic men and women who are stepping up with generous donations to the archbishop’s private appeal understand that when these schools’ debt burdens are lifted, the entire supporting Catholic community will benefit, especially the kids who may not have otherwise been able to attend a Catholic high school,” she concluded.
About me: I am a freshman and I am involved in PEER, basketball, soccer, and track and field. My favorite subject is history. A special project we just completed was in honors biology class where my group and I observed the process of chicks hatching and are now taking care of them. A Catholic education: Going to a Catholic school my whole life has been a reward — in friendship, in teachers who provided more than teaching us school subjects, but talking about our faith and our relationship with God. Why Ward is special: This is my first year at Ward, but it feels like a family.
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Real men called to get real By Joe Bollig joe@theleaven.com
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Maybe you’ve met him — or maybe you are him. He’s a man who goes to church with his family, but skips occasionally. When he goes, he’s not terribly engaged. He’s just a man who goes through the motions — barely. James Arkell knows that kind of man. In fact, MIMIC 90-day that profile somewhat challenge matched him • Go to Mass as a six years ago family until Lamar • Eat dinner as a Hunt Jr. infamily at least three vited him to a nights a week life-changing • Create a safe digievent. tal environment for “I was a your family cradle Catholic,” said Arkell, a member of Church of the Nativity Parish in Leawood. “My soon-to-be father-in-law (Hunt) suggested we meet at a men’s group [event] at Nativity called ‘That Man is You.’” “It was a perfect gateway for me to get involved on a level I never thought possible,” Arkell continued. “I was kind of on the outside — went to Mass on Sunday, but wasn’t very connected to the church.” Just recently, Arkell and Hunt were talking about the need for a way to get more men involved in their parishes and thus become better husbands and fathers. What they came up with was an
unusual challenge called MIMIC: Men Interested More in Christ. Arkell got the idea from watching his own three children watch him. They would pretend to do the same things Daddy would do — in other words, to mimic him. At that moment, the power of a father’s good example really hit home. So he and Hunt came up with a little, three-part challenge. “Our program (MIMIC) is a 90-day challenge for men to go to church every Sunday as a family, eat dinner with their family three nights a week, and not to look at anything pornographic on the Internet,” said Arkell. To give men a boost to take the MIMIC 90-day challenge, Hunt and Arkell have put together a men’s event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 at the Arrowhead Stadium Club Level in Kansas City, Mo. The event will feature a great venue, great food and great speakers, said Arkell. It will be a chance for men to get real and dig into their calling and the great issues facing them as men. “We want men to be comfortable enough to speak freely, listen, and not to be judged,” said Arkell. “It’s going to be a wealth of information, and it’s going to be powerful.” Hunt believes that men are ready for such a conference — and the challenge. “I think there’s a sense of urgency for men in our culture . . . for men to find what is authentic manhood,” said Hunt. “We have heard so much from the media of a false portrayal of
About the day What: Men’s conference Where: Arrowhead Stadium Club Level, Kansas City, Mo. When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 Cost: $40 per person Speakers: Phillip Cosby of the American Family Association; Sam Meier from the My House program; Jason Steinke from the FBI Internet Investigation Unit; Monica Ashour, TOBET (theology of the body); Matthew Kelly, internationally known Catholic author and speaker. Information and online registration: mimicdad.com or loretto charities.com
what men are called to be.” The culture has, in many ways, become toxic to families, he said. We need to make some cultural changes, and men need to ask themselves some fundamental questions: How are we treating our wives and children? What are we doing with our lives? What role does God play in our lives? Arkell hopes that the conference will offer a measure of mutual support for men of faith. “I want men to take away [the idea] that I owe my children the very best I can be,” said Arkell. “I wouldn’t be the father and husband I am today if it wasn’t for my faith and a lot of really strong men in the Catholic Church.”
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Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher visited the University of Saint Mary campus in Leavenworth on April 24 to meet with students and administration and tour the university’s new health science facilities in Berchmans Hall. Following his tour, the archbishop dined with USM students and leadership. He’s pictured here flanked by students Kristina Hoffman, president of the USM Student Government Association, and Kevin Harvey. To the far right is USM president Sister Diane Steele, SCL.
Carl and Dorothy (Dieker) Rolf, members of Corpus Christi Parish, Lawrence, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family on May 25, followed by a family vacation to Nashville, Tenn., in July. The couple was married on May 25, 1963, at Sacred Heart Church, Emporia. Their children and their spouses are: Karen and Michael Cronin, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Brian and Kathy Rolf, Bettendorf, Iowa; and Jason and Patti Rolf, Winfield. The also have nine grandchildren. Loren and Sara (Kennedy) Mullen, members of St. Pius X Parish, Mission, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 2 with a family party and ski trip to Colorado. The couple was married on Feb. 2, 1963, at Annunciation Church, Frankfort. Their children and their spouses are: Julie Mullen; Mark and Lee Mullen; and Sally Mullen. They also have one grandchild.
Sister Agnes Eileen Dunn, SCL LEAVENWORTH — Sister Agnes Eileen Dunn, 92, died April 28. She served as a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 75 years. Sister Agnes Eileen had often expressed her desire to celebrate her 75 years as an SCL, and her wish was granted. Her jubilee celebration was held on April 27. Lavona Dunn was born to Samuel and Agnes Dowling Dunn on May 10, 1920, in Ellinwood. She graduated from Assumption Grade School in Topeka, Sister Agnes Eileen and St. Aloysius Dunn Academy in Kansas City, Mo. Lavona entered the Sisters of Charity on Aug. 15, 1938, and, as Sister Agnes Eileen, made her profession of vows on March 1, 1940. Sister Agnes Eileen embarked on a teaching career that lasted 46 years until 1986, with 35 of those years as a firstgrade teacher. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, and a master’s in education with a specialization in reading from Eastern Montana College in Billings, Mont. After her teaching career, Sister Agnes Eileen began 14 years of service at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, where she worked in the sacristy and the library. In 2000, she retired to the motherhouse.
Pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje October 14-30, 2013
Hosted by Father Jim Ludwikoski Paid only by check or money order 30 people - $2,790; 20 people - $3,087 Air only May be on credit card. KC to Rome, Rome to Croatia
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Bishop Boland celebrates silver anniversary as bishop By Kevin Kelly Catholic Key Associate Editor
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ANSAS CITY — Applause? During Mass? In a cathedral? Before that many bishops and an abbot? It’s not supposed to happen. But the congregation that helped Bishop Emeritus Raymond J. Boland celebrate the silver anniversary of his ordination as bishop on May 3 couldn’t help it. They burst into applause three times. The first came as the bishop who served the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph from 1993 to 2005 completed a stirring homily, despite the still lingering hoarseness Bishop Emeritus of his successful Raymond J. Boland fight last year against cancer of the vocal chords. The second occurred just before the final blessing when his successor, Bishop Robert W. Finn, brought out a gold-plated Book of the Gospels, decorated on the back cover with the coat of arms and motto of Bishop Boland, that will be now used at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The final ovation came when Bishop Boland, joking that he used to always get the last word as bishop, reminded the congregation that May 3 was also the ninth anniversary of Bishop Finn’s ordination as bishop in the very cathedral in which they were gathered. When the applause subsided, Bishop Boland quipped, “Now, Bishop Finn, you only have 16 more years to catch up.” Bishop Finn, in presenting the Book of the Gospels, told the congregation that it is difficult to buy presents for Bishop Boland because he always gives them away — especially money, which
always goes to the poor. But the Book of the Gospels given in his name to the cathedral that Bishop Boland served for a dozen years will be used for decades. “For years to come, people will see this and people will say, ‘He came to us and he brought the Gospel,’” said Bishop Finn. Bishop Boland’s motto reads: “Euntes Docete Omnes Gentes” — “Go and Teach All Nations.” “You have done that, and we are grateful,” continued Bishop Finn. The congregation included virtually every priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, several deacons, representatives of all four orders of knighthood in the diocese — Columbus, Peter Claver, Malta and Holy Sepulcher — and eight bishops, included Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and Abbot Gregory Polan of Conception Abbey in Conception, Mo. In a voice grown hoarse by a year of radiation treatment, Bishop Boland explained in his homily how he has not only been teaching, but learning as well in the last 25 years. “Some experiences were painful, some were humiliating, but many were also deeply satisfying,” he said. He cited three lessons he has learned. “The first lesson I learned is that one does not have to be a genius to be a bishop as long as one is smart enough to allow the Holy Spirit to do all the work,” said Bishop Boland. “Believe me, the Holy Spirit can fashion the most magnificent of masterpieces from the bluntest of instruments,” he said. “Looking back at the history of our church, I am absolutely and totally convinced that left to the machinations of mere human leadership, it would have disappeared long ago along with the dinosaur and the dodo bird were it not for the abiding presence of the Spirit — the Spirit who was there at the creation; the
Spirit who facilitated the Incarnation; the Spirit of Pentecost who turned the scared and perplexed disciples into dynamic heralds of evangelization,” Bishop Boland said. “We think of the unseen presence of the Spirit at councils and conclaves, but I can testify that he also cares for those of us who are incredibly fragile, too easily broken and vulnerable beyond belief,” he said. “My second lesson was the further realization that faith is really the lifeblood of the church and the Eucharist is the heart which nourishes it,” Bishop Boland said. He recalled St. Philip telling Jesus that the thousands who heard him speak all day had not eaten. “You know what happened. Christ fed the multitudes more than abundantly, a reminder of the manna in the desert and a foretaste of what was to come,” Bishop Boland said. Christ continues to feed the multitudes with the Eucharist and, by doing so, abides in us, Bishop Boland said. “He became our bread and literally placed himself in our hands,” he said. “He also became, as Thomas Aquinas put it so eloquently, ‘our pledge of future glory,’” he said. “We can pray that when our time comes, he will recognize himself in us, even though the resemblance may be less than convincing,” Bishop Boland continued. “But remember, I told you he was merciful.” Bishop Boland said his third lesson was the strengthening of a conviction he held since childhood — “namely, the indispensable role of Mary, Mother of God, in the daily life of her son’s church.” He recalled the hesitancy of Jesus at Cana when Mary told him that wine for the wedding feast was running out. It marked the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and a time when both mother and son knew “he was about to leave his Nazareth home for good and
future contacts would be minimal.” “I have always believed that Jesus changed the water into wine in great abundance, it must be said, simply because he loved his mother and this gesture was a thank you to the one who had brought him into the world, formed his heart and opened his eyes to the wonders of creation and the needs of his neighbors,” Bishop Boland said. “Her directions to the waiters have taken on an eternal validity — ‘Do whatever he tells you’ — and wise are those who follow them,” Bishop Boland said. “I can readily testify as both priest and bishop, Mary has never failed to respond positively to an appeal for help,” he said. “Apparently, she still has a lot of influence with her son.” Bishop Boland concluded with “a message from Blessed Cardinal [John Henry] Newman.” “He may not have written these words, but he certainly made them his own. He reflected: “‘There is an old Christian belief that God sends each person into this world With a special message to deliver, With a special song to sing for others, With a special act of love to bestow. No one else can speak my message, Or sing my song or offer my act of love. These have been entrusted only to me.’” “Now please,” Bishop Boland urged, “don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the good cardinal just meant this rather poetic message for himself or even for me. “He had a wider audience in mind as he concluded: ‘So from my heart, I want to say this to you: Please believe that you have an important message to deliver, you have a beautiful song to sing, and a unique act of love to warm and to brighten the darkness. “‘And when the final history of this world is written, your message, your song and your love will be recorded gratefully and forever.’”
Living in Love retreat refreshes marriages Leaven columnist Bill Scholl and his wife Bethanne share what they learned at one of the recent retreats sponsored by the family life office during this Year of Faith.
He said By Bill Scholl
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ver put off tuning up your car until you finally just do it? The ride gets smooth and you ask yourself, “What took me so long?” That’s how I felt after doing a Living in Love retreat with my wife — and she is so much more important to me than my car. Turns out there were a few simple fixes we didn’t even know we needed that overnight made our marriage a much better place to be. As a guy, I had some reservations that it was going to be touchy-feely or some kind of conflict management workshop — both of which I did not have time for.
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But because of the encouragement of a few friends, I was willing to take the risk of giving a weekend to my marriage. I am so glad I did that I’m telling all my married friends. Living in Love is a fun, jamBill Scholl packed weekend retreat that enables you to sleep in your own bed. It goes all-day Saturday and starts up again Sunday morning and goes through the afternoon. It includes dinner and Sunday Mass. So, you still have a bit of weekend to spend with your family when you’re done. Plus, with the Year of Faith discount, it only costs $30, much less than a good dinner out. After doing the weekend, I’d be willing to pay much more because I got so much out of it. The retreat is a package deal where each talk is presented in an engaging way that builds upon the previous teaching, so I don’t want to give too much away. However, for me the basic concept was a game changer: Being
A husband’s tips for husbands 1. Pray with and for your wife. Praying to God for her and with her is a powerful way to make her feel loved and protected, preferably while you are holding her. 2. Watch out for irresponsibility! Sure, she is willing to pay the bills or do the grocery shopping, but no one should have to do these things alone. Be actively involved in all the affairs of the home. 3. Duh! Women respond to beauty. Respect that you wife needs beauty in her life and don’t dismiss her because it doesn’t seem practical or necessary. 4. You’re not God’s gift to women, but you are God’s gift to her. Take time every day to praise your wife for her feminine virtues. It’s your job to make her feel the love that God has for her through you. Affirm her daily.
married when you and your wife are in love with each other makes the marriage much better and easier, and God wants to help you with that. Living in Love then coaches you to help make that “in love” happen. If I can work first on being in love with my wife, everything else w i l l
A wife’s tips for wives 1. Put your marriage first. Pray for the grace of passion to invest in your husband daily, before anyone or anything else, including the kids. 2. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Let him know all the reasons daily you married him and make sure to give him specifics. 3. Let go of control. As women, we sometimes deal with our anxiety by trying to control things. Make an effort to trust that your husband will take care of you and love you. Men can find it easy to be irresponsible because their wives do it all. Let him know you trust his strength and gifts. Your trust will help him step up to the plate. 4. Get rid of criticism. It is said that criticism is the cancer the kills marriages.
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hat ambition do I have for my marriage? Huh? Do I even think about that? This was one of the first exercises in the Living in Love weekend my husband and I attended at a local parish. We were to dream big about how we would be with each other if we had no constraints. Presenters Ron and Kathy Fehrer talked about being in love with your spouse. Not only that, they stressed that it was possible to be in love every day. Frankly, I was stumped. In the midst of the laundry and kids and bills and planning meals, I was everything but “in love.” I’m busy. I’m tired. And I know we’re not unusual. What couple isn’t busy and tired? And we have a good marriage. But as I thought about what our marriage could be, I was convicted. We love each other, sure. But we’re not in love.
Being in love seemed like the stuff of newlyweds, not 40-somethings outnumbered by their children. I regarded the whole idea as interesting, but not realistic on a daily basis. Through a seBethanne Scholl ries of exercises and talks, we looked at what might be barriers to living in love. We focused on how the culture views sex — as recreation or an activity to be done, not as an intimate conversation we have with our spouse. We delved into how our families trained us to think about marriage. As the day progressed, it became clear that being daily in love was a conscious choice. And one made infinitely
easier through the grace God wants to shower on us to make that happen. So, we decided to press the reset button on our marriage. We decided to stop criticizing one another. Neither of us is ever motivated to change behavior through criticism anyway. We decided instead to lift one another up every day and to think of the other before ourselves. We decided to be in love. The Scriptures at Mass that morning confirmed our decision: “Behold I make all things new” and “I have given you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you.” To decide to start fresh, to put my first focus on my husband and his happiness, to make that the goal of each day gave me peace and hope. It reminded me of how I felt when we first wed. It may sound silly, but I was so excited to see our parish envelopes, because they were addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Scholl. We were together and ev-
fall into place. Some of the coaching I got was challenging. We were shown how our family life and the culture influence our understanding of our roles as husband and wife. Realizing many of these influences was profound for me, but also flying way below my radar. It was great to have a platform that was clear and time-limited to talk to my wife about these things. Conversations like that, while important, can also open a big can of worms, so it was nice to have a way to talk about them without it getting out of control. Living in Love
erything was new and seemed like a gift. Somewhere along the line, I had forgotten. I know we’re all called to be saints, but it seemed out of my reach. Maybe after the kids are gone, I’ve mused. It was only through this weekend that I realized the vehicle for sanctity is right in front of my face. When I married, I was called to mirror the church’s love for Christ. I’ve got the opportunity to make my husband know without a shadow of a doubt that he is loved and lovable — to give him the love of Christ through our marriage. This can only bring good things for him and for my children, to see their mom and dad happy and joyous and loving one another. And the beauty of it is that all the graces I need to succeed are there for the taking. I just have to ask through prayer. But being in love with my husband does more than just improve our marriage and our family. We are a sign to the church and to the world. That’s the greater vision of the Living in Love weekend — that married couples would mirror Christ’s love and joy to the world. That young and old alike would say, “Look at that Catholic couple having fun and being so in love. And they’re married! I want what they’ve got.”
“Living in Love” retreats July 20-21 — Corpus Christi, Lawrence Aug. 10-11 — St. Patrick, Osage City Sept. 28-29 — Holy Trinity, Lenexa Register online at: www.archkck. org/faith/livinginlove
helped me have talks with my wife about my feelings that I actually enjoyed. To my guy friends, I wish I could tell them more about why they really want to do this retreat, but that would be a spoiler. So I just say, “Dude, trust me. You really want to do this retreat. If you go and don’t like it, I will buy you lunch.” Living in Love was a simple way for my wife and me to make some big fixes in our marriage. We are happier. Our kids are happier. And I think God is happier because we are now bringing him into the relationship through really powerful prayer. We took time to tune up our marriage and Jesus has given it turbo.
If w e were madly in love with each other every day, people could see it. Through God’s grace, people might come into the church because of it. People might come back to the church because of it. It’s bigger than just me and Bill. It’s the important thing for the church and God that I’ve been longing to do. And most importantly, it’s doable. I was once at a Mass when a couple was congratulated for having been married for 50 years. The priest encouraged the husband to kiss his bride. He took her in his arms and gave her a big, passionate smooch. No peck on the cheek for them. It was better than any romantic movie. It was a testimony of their passion and joy for one another — and it was real. We can all have that, whether we’ve been married a week or half a century. It’s just a matter of daring to have ambition for your marriage.
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Parishioners ‘Live It’ with concrete charity >> Continued from page 1 All Mitzie needed was a plan, donations and volunteers.
The launch In December 2012, Jerry and Mitzi took the idea to Father David, who gave it his support and its name. Then, Mitzie began to study how a community meal site worked. “We have some friends who belong to the Lutheran church,” she said. “We talked to them about their soup kitchen and we visited the others.” She called for an organizational meeting in January and more than 80 people showed up — a much higher number than the typical call for volunteers yields. “We have a healthy problem right now,” said Jerry. “We have more volunteers than we need. We have a waiting list.” People began to donate dollars and food. One person donated 100 pounds of hamburger, and another gave seven turkeys. Others pledged smaller amounts of foodstuffs and ready-made desserts. Since Saturdays were already covered by other churches, Mitzie decided Elijah’s Supper could help fill in the weekday gap and set the hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on the first
Thursday of each month. Indeed, the flour hasn’t run out or the oil run dry. Thanks to food donations, she’s only had to spend $40 or $50 for food or ingredients. So far, cash donations have been good, several the result of spontaneous giving. “One guy asked me, ‘How’s the food kitchen doing?’ and I said, ‘We’re doing OK,’” said Jerry. “So he said, ‘Here’s $50 anyway.’” People are generous, said Jerry. Also, they like to see the concrete results of their charity right before their eyes. They can see the people they have helped. About 100 people were served during the first dinner service and about 150 were served at the latest.
Food for body and heart As one would expect, many of Elijah’s Supper patrons live lives of economic difficulty. Some are elderly, have health issues, or come from single-parent households. Some are homeless. Some are families who have a parent — usually the father — in one of Leavenworth’s prisons, and they are trying to survive on public assistance. Some come because of the greatest hunger: loneliness. “I know of a couple that could af-
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“One guy asked me, ‘How’s the food kitchen doing?’ and I said, ‘We’re doing OK.’ So he said, ‘Here’s $50 anyway.’” Jerry Frietchen ford a restaurant, but they just come for the company — to have someone to eat with and talk to,” said Mitzie. The watch words at Elijah’s Supper are “comfort level.” Volunteers are encouraged to eat with the patrons, and sometimes parish youth sing songs. Everyone gets a warm welcome. “Our objective is for them not to feel embarrassed by coming here,” said Jerry. The proof of their success is in the thanks that the patrons give. “They do a really good job,” said Jerry Derringer, who brings his ailing in-laws. “They’re all nice, every one of them. When you go, they say, ‘Have a blessed day,’ and ‘God bless you.’ The [priest] says, ‘We’ll keep your family in our prayers.’”
Holy Trinity Girl Scouts achieve Gold Award LENEXA — Catherine Spale and Rachel Hare, members of Holy Trinity Parish here, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. They were recognized for their achievements during Girl Scout Sunday on March 3 at Holy Trinity Church and at the annual Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony on March 9. The Gold Award is Catherine Spale the highest honor bestowed by the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. For her project, Spale redesigned seven employee training manuals for Wayside Waifs Humane Society in Kansas City, Mo. Spale reconstructed the manuals to Rachel Hare be more professional in appearance, more interesting in graphics, clearer in meaning, more coherent in organization and uniform across all departments. She is a junior at Notre Dame de Sion High School in Kansas City, Mo. For her project, Hare made over 30 walker bags for residents at Lakeview Village Retirement Home in Lenexa. She enlisted the help of Lakeview residents who helped cut fabric pieces for the bags. Hare is a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park.
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Abortionist convicted of murder
HILADELPHIA (CNS) — Dr. Kermit Gosnell may have been convicted May 13 of murder at his Philadelphia abortion clinic, but “nothing can bring back the innocent children he killed, or make up for the vulnerable women he exploited,” said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. And, he added, “the repugnance of his clinic conditions” must be remembered. In a May 14 statement, the Philadelphia archbishop said, “Gosnell is not an exception. Others just like him run abortion mills throughout our country.” A Philadelphia jury May 13 found guilty Dr. Kermit Barron Gosnell of murder in the Gosnell is pictured in deaths of three an undated mug shot from the Philadelphia babies born alive Police Department. during abortions Gosnell was found and acquitted him guilty of murder relat- of a fourth similar ed to illegal, late-term charge. He also was convicted of abortions. involuntary manslaughter in the death by a drug overdose of a patient who had an abortion. Gosnell, 72, was charged with snipping the spines of babies born alive during illegal late-term abortions. Pennsylvania law prohibits abortions after 24 weeks of gestation. “We need to stop cloaking the ugliness of abortion with misnomers like ‘proper medical coverage’ or ‘choice,’” Archbishop Chaput said in his statement. “It’s violence of the most intimate sort, and it needs to end.” A few weeks earlier in the six-week trial, after the prosecution had rested its case, Judge Jeffrey Minehart of the Common Pleas Court, dismissed three
other murder charges against Gosnell, saying they lacked evidence. The same jury was to convene May 21 to consider Gosnell’s sentence. Prosecutors were seeking the death penalty. Both supporters of legal abortion and abortion opponents praised the verdict, though they pointed to different underlying problems. Charmaine Yoest, president and CEO of Americans United for Life, said the “self-interested indifference of an unrepentant, unregulated and unmonitored abortion industry stood front and center among the tragic events that led to the conviction of Kermit Gosnell.” Yoest’s statement said “the legacy of Gosnell’s trial will be Big Abortion’s collusion in bringing about America’s ‘red-light district of medicine’ — today’s back-alley abortion clinics and renegade abortion profiteers.” She said “pro-life Americans must fight Big Abortion as they attempt to block commonsense attempts to regulate and monitor abortion clinics where we know that some women and girls have suffered and even died.” Yoest said the case underscores why abortion clinics must be subject to medical standards and regular inspections. Gosnell’s clinic had not been inspected for nearly two decades, she said. “Kermit Gosnell is not the aberration that abortion advocates claim,” Yoest added. “Over the last three years, at least 15 states have initiated investigations into the conditions and practices of abortion clinics. These investigations were triggered by women’s deaths, reports of dangerous and unsanitary practices that exposed women to injuries and infections, and infants born alive following attempted abortions.” Gosnell was arrested in 2011 and charged with seven counts of infanticide and one count of murder in the case of a woman from Virginia who died during an abortion.
Several patients and former employees testified about squalid conditions at the clinic, described by some as “a house of horrors.” Several former workers in the clinic, including Gosnell’s wife Pearl, a cosmetologist by training, earlier pleaded guilty to charges including third-degree murder, racketeering and performing illegal, late-term abortions. Prosecutors said one of the babies Gosnell killed was at nearly 30 weeks of gestation and was so big that Gosnell joked it could “walk to the bus,” reported The Associated Press. The involuntary manslaughter charge came in the death of Karnamaya Mongar, 41, a refugee from Bhutan who lived in Woodbridge, Va., and who was given repeated doses of powerful drugs to induce labor and sedate her. The jury also found Gosnell guilty of infanticide, racketeering and more than 200 violations of Pennsylvania laws, for performing abortions past 24 weeks or failing to counsel women seeking abortions 24 hours before providing the procedure. He still faces federal drug charges over abuse of prescriptions for OxyContin and for letting staff members make out prescriptions to patients who paid cash. The case against Gosnell took shape after a team of health inspectors and investigators looking into the drug trade raided Gosnell’s clinic, known as the Women’s Medical Society, in February 2010. A grand jury report that followed reported on filth throughout, including blood on the floor, cat feces on the stairs and surgical rooms that resembled a “bad gas station restroom.” The investigators gathered the remains of 45 fetuses stored in bags, milk jugs, juice cartons and cat food containers. Gosnell’s license was suspended and he was arrested in January 2011.
Pope asks French Catholics to open doors to poor, suffering LOURDES, France (CNS) — Pope Francis asked Catholics in France to ensure their parishes have “open door” policies so that anyone seeking a listening ear or a helping hand can find it in the church. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, conveyed the pope’s encouragement to some 12,000 French
Catholics meeting at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes May 9-11 to discuss their care of the poor and the sick. “The mission of the church is to bring the light of the risen Christ to the darkest places where suffering reigns in hearts and bodies,” Cardinal Bertone’s message said. “This is why the love of Christ impels us to care for
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those who suffer because of economic, social and psychological poverty. The world today is facing serious financial, economic and ecological crises that cause much suffering, particularly among the most vulnerable,” the cardinal wrote. The roots of the crises, he said, are attitudes “where man is no longer viewed as an image of God.”
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Pope says Christians must learn to endure each other VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Patience in the midst of trials and patiently putting up with other people are marks of Christian maturity, Pope Francis told ushers and other staff members of the office that cleans and repairs St. Peter’s Basilica and watches over the millions of people who visit it each year. Jesus calls his disciples to follow “the path of love, of patience, of putting up with tribulations and — if I may say so — of putting up with each other. We must do this with charity and love because if I have to put up with you, I am sure you will put up with me and we’ll walk together on the path of Jesus,” the pope said in a homily May 7. Celebrating an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis was joined by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, and by basilica staff members. Looking at the Acts of Apostles’ account of the persecution of Sts. Paul and Silas, Pope Francis said their patience and joy in the midst of tribulation are signs of Christian maturity that every follower of Jesus must learn.
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Nun found guilty of ‘intending to harm’ U.S. security KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — An 83-yearold woman religious and two other peace activists were found guilty May 8 in a federal court in Knoxville of “intending to harm national security” by breaking into the nuclear weapon-producing facility and defacing its walls last summer. The group — Sister Megan Rice, a member of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus from Washington; Michael Walli, also from Washington; and Greg Boertje-Obed from Duluth, Minn. — will be sentenced Sept. 23. They appeared in court May 9 asking to be released from prison while awaiting their sentence. A ruling on that appeal could be issued in mid-May. After the July 28 breakin at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, the facility shut down for two weeks. The defendants, part of the group “Transform Now Plowshares,” intended for their actions to be symbolic, according to their attorney. In July, they cut through security fences, hung banners, strung crime-scene tape and hammered off a small chunk inside the most secure part of complex. They also splattered blood on the walls. According to The Associated Press, federal officials said there was never any danger the protesters would reach materials that could be detonated on site or used to assemble a dirty bomb, a position stressed by defense attorneys in the case.
12 classifieds Employment President/CEO - Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking an outstanding executive leader for its $15M+ operating budget/200+ employee organization located in Overland Park. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic committed to the church’s teaching. Looking for a systems thinker who is customer-focused and goal-driven. Strong executive leadership qualities, business acumen and a commitment to the mission are required. For consideration, email letter of interest and updated resume to Michael Shirley Associates at: admin@mshirleyassociates.com. Candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Rural youth outreach coordinator - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking a dynamic individual for a new position in rural youth ministry. The Rural Youth Outreach Coordinator will assist with the creation and implementation of programs, as well as develop training, for those serving the evangelization, youth ministry and catechesis efforts in the Southern, Topeka, Nemaha, and Atchison regions. The ideal candidate will be committed to Catholic teaching, knowledgeable of theology and catechesis, and possess leadership skills with a track record of innovation and collaboration. This position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in youth ministry, theology or related field or equivalent experience, and experience in management and development of Catholic youth ministry programming. Knowledge and experience of rural parish communities is helpful. Knowledge of publishing and developing audio, video and print publications desired. Interested candidates must submit the following: a cover letter expressing your desire to serve the church in this position; resume; letter of support from your pastor; and a completed application form available on the website at: http://www. archkck.org/employment. Send by email to: jobs@archkck. org, or by mail to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Human Resources - Rural Youth Search, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109. Submission deadline is May 31. Housing counselor - Community Housing of Wyandotte County, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) housing counselor to provide homebuyer education, credit and budget counseling to families seeking homeownership. Applicant should have sound financial skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to: hr@ chwckck.org. Are you ready to make a difference? – Do you have a heart for the poor? Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, a Kansas City-based sponsorship ministry, is seeking an outreach call representative to contact Catholic parishes. Position requires good telephone and database skills, along with basic familiarity of Catholic culture. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Outbound call center/sales/ fundraising experience a plus. Range $11/$13 hour. DOE. Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: CFCA HR, 1 Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, KS 66103, or email in PDF or Word format to: hr@cfcausa.org. For more information regarding this position, visit the website at: http://www. hopeforafamily.org/EmploymentOpportunities.html. Principal - St James Parish in St. Joseph, Mo., seeks a principal committed to Catholic education with strong leadership, communication and motivational skills. St. James is a parish school serving approximately 200 pre-K to 8th- grade students with a staff of approximately 15. The qualified candidate must be an active practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church (magisterium), a master’s degree in educational administration, teaching experience and preferably three years administrative experience. Applications may be made to the Catholic schools office on the website at: http://jobs.diocese-kcsj.org/?cid=4&lid=118. All applications must be received by May 31. Inclusive education coordinator - The Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, Mo., is seeking an inclusive education coordinator for the 2013 - 2014 year. The Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, Mo., currently has 9,000 students in 35 schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a special education professional to promote inclusive education in our diocesan schools. Applications may be made to the Catholic schools office on the website at: http://jobs.diocese-kcsj. org/?cid=4&lid=118. All applications must be received by May 31. Director of liturgy, music and communications (DLMC) - St. Matthew Apostle Church, 8001 Longview Rd., Kansas City, Mo., 64134. The DLMC is responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community. This person develops and is responsible for an all-inclusive liturgical ministry and serves as a cohesive force among the various liturgical ministries. The DLMC develops and supervises musical programs for the parish as well as the Web-based communications needs of the parish. Qualified candidates will possess a B.A. (M.A. preferred) in liturgy, pastoral ministry or music, have a working knowledge of Catholic liturgical and theological documents and possess knowledge of sacramental life and the structure of the liturgy. They will be familiar with a wide repertoire of traditional, contemporary and multicultural music. They will possess computer skills, familiarity with modern technology, website tools and social media outlets. They will demonstrate flexibility, sensitivity, compassion, empathy and justice, and have the ability to motivate, mentor and empower others. Call (816) 763-0208 or send an email to: liturgy@stmatthewapostle.org. Activities assistant - Park Meadows Senior Living is looking for a part-time activities assistant to work every Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Experience with activities and seniors helpful. We are looking for someone fun, positive and reliable. Pay is $11.50 per hour. Fill out an application at 5901 W. 107th St., Overland Park, KS 66207.
theleaven.com | May 17, 2013 School positions - Dickinson Catholic Schools, Dickinson, ND, invites applications for the positions of president, primary and secondary principals to assume duties July 1. President qualifications: Candidates must show evidence of a strong commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith and a desire to promote deep Catholic identity within the school based on the teachings of the magisterium. A master’s degree in school administration and supervision, curriculum and instruction, or a similar field is preferred. A minimum of three years experience required. Minimum principal qualifications: Practicing Catholic who believes, professes, and follows the teaching of the magisterium. Master’s degree in education. North Dakota teaching certificate. Three year provisional is offered by ND. Minimum of three years experience. Salary for all three positions is based on qualifications and experience but will be very competitive. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the president of the board of directors of Dickinson Catholic Schools by sending an email to: toodk7@gmail.com and frwaltz@me.com. Ironing - Seeking someone to do ironing of men and women clothing. I’ll deliver and pick up at your house. Expect 3 - 5 items per week. We live in Santa Marta retirement home at 116th St. and Pflumm, Olathe. Prefer someone living within a mile of Santa Marta. Prices to be negotiated. Call Tom Zarse at (913) 440-9890. Carpet cleaning technician - Love interacting with people and being part of a team? Have a passion to serve others and enjoy the benefits of some physical work? Then join one of the most respected, progressive service companies in Kansas City. Make top industry pay and be appreciated for a job well done. Bock’s Steam Star is accepting applications for two positions. $10 - $40K. Call (913) 438-7767 or visit the website at: www.steamstar.net.
Services Lawn Mowing Spring Cleanups/Landscaping Local Parishioner Insured/References Free Estimates Call Tony (913) 620-6063 Quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price! - Wood rot and house painting. Fiber cement siding/James Hardie. Window replace or repair, decks, basements and baths. Interior and exterior painting. Call Mike at (913) 991-3955. Housecleaning - Let me beautify your home. Offering the fees and scheduling that fit your needs. Call me at (913) 669-2327 or send an email to: cppantoja53@yahoo.com. Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace broken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry and patio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. Call (913) 227-4902. House cleaning in the JOCO and WYCO area – We can clean weekly, biweekly or once a month. Organizing, garage cleaning or good spring cleaning. Call Marcia at (913) 7077166. Rodman Lawn Care - Mowing, leaf removal, mulch and more. Call John Rodman, member of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, at (913) 548-3002 or send an email to him at: Rodman.Lawn@yahoo.com. Heating and cooling repair and replacement. Call Joe with JB Design and Service. Licensed and insured with 20 years experience. Member of Divine Mercy Parish. Call Joe at (913) 915-6887. Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. www. GreenSolutionsKC.com. MEDICATION SETUP & MANAGEMENT - RN support visits for filling weekly pill boxes & managing medication. Affordable and convenient. To learn more, call Home Connect Health Services at (913) 627-9222. Brick mason - Available year-round; installation and repair of all types of masonry work — brick, stone, tile and flat work. 19 years of residential/commercial experience. Free quote – KC metro area – small and large jobs accepted. Call (913) 485-4307. Yes, we renovate kitchen/bathroom cabinets and install new floor tile. Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns - Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, at (913) 909-2002. ALL AREA CATHOLICS WELCOME Christ the King Parish Federal Credit Union 5417 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan. Good Car Loan and Share Loan Rates (913) 287-8448 or (913) 980-2192 Hours: 7 - 9 p.m., Mon., Wed., Fri. Mike Hammer local moving - A full-service mover. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage container load/unload, and in-home moving. No job too small. Serving JoCo since 1987. St. Joseph, Shawnee, parishioner. Call Mike at (913) 927-4347 or send an email to: mikehammermoving @aol.com.
Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming you, seek hope and help from compassionate, experienced Catholic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a free consultation, call (913) 422-0610; send an email to: tkidd@kc.rr.com; or visit the website at: www.bankruptcylawinkansascity.com. Agua Fina Irrigation and Landscape The one-stop location for your project! Landscape and irrigation design, installation and maintenance. Cleanup and grading services It’s time to repair your lawn. 20% discount on lawn renovations with mention of this ad. Visit the website at: www.goaguafina.com Call (913) 530-7260 or (913) 530-5661
Home Improvement Exterior painting, drywall projects, wood rot repair, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and tile work - Quality products. 20 years experience. References. Call (913) 206-4524. Spring is here! I do decks, fences, siding, windows, doors, roofing, exterior house painting and can cover all your landscaping needs. I bid and do the work, and am fully insured. Serving the Leaven parishioners for 12 years. Call Joshua Doherty at (913)-709-7230. Swalms Organizing Service - Reducing Clutter - Enjoy an Organized Home! Basement, garage, attic, shop, storage rooms - any room organized! Belongings sorted, boxed and labeled, items hauled or taken for recycling, trash bagged. For before and after photos, visit: www. swalmsorganizing.com. Over 20 years of organizing experience; insured. Call Tillar at (913) 375-9115. Adept Home Improvements Where quality still counts! Basement finishing, Kitchens and baths, Electrical and plumbing, Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 8294336. Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 5791835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. Perfect Roof - Free estimates; roofing repairs if needed. Hail and wind damage inspections. Insured and reasonable. Call (816) 288-1693. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA *Commercial & residential * Lawn renovation *Mowing * Clean-up and hauling * Dirt grading/installation * Landscape design * Free estimates Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376
Caregiving Praying for a companion/caregiver for your parent/ spouse or self? Afraid to make a trip alone? – Would you like to go to the movies, opera, theater, grocery shopping, doctor’s office, hospital, or recovering from surgery? Can hire by 4/8/12/24-hour shift. Week or month or special activity. Retired female nurse. $20/ hour. Excellent references. Last position held 21 years. Have passport, will travel. Your prayers are being heard. Call (913) 384-2119. Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, companionship, care management, and transportation to the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Debbie or Gary. Recent retired recreational therapist - Experienced in rehab and dementia. Would like to work with an elderly couple or individual and assist 10 - 20 hours a week or relief. References available. Call (913) 748-7502. Caregiving - Personal caregiver with 15+ years experience with excellent references. I am CPR-certified in infant, child and adult. Light housekeeping, meal preparation, medications, bathing, feeding tube, transferring, Foley catheter, trach, Hoyer Lift, vital signs, laundry, companionship. Call (816) 786-1794; ask for Ruth Ann. Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re looking to introduce care for your family or simply looking to improve your current home care quality, we can help. Our unique approach to home care has earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family-owned, with offices in Lenexa and Lawrence. Call Benefits of Home Senior Care, Lenexa: (913) 422-1591 or Lawrence: (785) 727-1816 or www.benefitsofhome.com.
for sale For sale - Single burial plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan.; section 1E, lot 29, space 3. Priced under current market value. Call Joann at (936) 582-4826. For sale - 2 cemetery lots at Chapel Hill. 2 spaces, vaults, openings/closings. Valued at $5,200. Asking price $4,000. Call Kevin at (913) 206-8363. For sale - Plot at St. John’s Cemetery, Lenexa. $1,200 or best offer. Call (913) 244-1744. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557.
vacation Sanibel Island condo - 2 BR, 2 BA, completely furnished, newly remodeled. Enjoy the pristine beaches and warm Gulf waters. For more information, call (913) 888-3032 or send an email to: jdpanjada@everestkc.net. Lake of the Ozarks - 2 BR/2 BA house with a large dock. Gravois Arm P-Road. Rent for the summer season, May 1 - Nov. 1. Call (816) 223-3244 or send an email to: johnbrulez@aol.com. Travel to Tuscany, Italy; 9 days, Nov. 5 - 14 – See Florence, Assisi, Rome, Montacatini and much more. Travel from KCI, all inclusive, $2,999. For complete information and travel itinerary, call the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce at (785) 762-2632. Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully furnished; sleeps four. View of Continental Divide from deck. Close to points of interest and activities. $95/ night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com.
Real estate For sale - Ottawa, Kan., 2 - 3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch on full basement. 1-car garage. Fenced. Move-in ready! Ottawa is just 30 minutes S.W. of Olathe off I-35. $99,975. Visit the website at: www.bettybirzer.com or call (785) 4185701. Reece & Nichols TNC, (785) 242-3182.
for Rent For rent - House in Mission, Kan. Two bedroom, one bath, one-car garage. Four miles to KU Med and Plaza. Available June 1. Call Ron at (913) 568-1395.
MISCELLANEOUS Home repair help available through Catholic Heart - Are you in the Kansas City, Kan., or Kansas City, Mo., area? Are you in need of some minor home repairs? Or just some general cleanup around home, or do you know of someone in need who may not see this article? Catholic HEART (Helping Everyone Attain Repairs Today) will be in your area, July 15 - 18. Catholic Heart provides the labor and some materials such as paint, tools, and wood. Requests for assistance must be submitted by June 14. If you miss the deadline, please send in your request anyway. Visit our website at: https://www.archkck.org/ ministries--offices/ecat-youth/ecat-youth---catholic-heart-work--camp for more information and to fill out the work order forms. For information, call Ernest Boehner at (913) 433-2085, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, or Rick Cheek in the youth office at (913) 284-1725.
wanted to buy Antiques wanted I buy old pocket & wristwatches; sets of silverware; souvenir spoons; advertising signs; coins; and Native American turquoise jewelry, arrowheads & rugs. Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269. Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee. *** Wanted to buy *** Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings, pottery, prints, sterling, etc. Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee
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May Christ’s Peace House of Prayer in Easton will host a contemplative prayer retreat day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on May 18. Instruction will be provided on request. Full- or half-day options are available, with a noon meal included. The cost is $25 per participant. The retreat may be extended for an overnight stay. For information or to register, call (913) 773-8255 or send an email to: info@shantivanam.com.
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Mother Teresa Parish, 2014 N.W. 46th St., Topeka, will hold its annual farmer’s market plant, shrubs, perennial plants and limited seasonal vegetables sale on May 18 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Don Akin Memorial outdoor pavilion. Any plants you would like to donate are welcome. All proceeds are donated to the Topeka Rescue Mission. A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on May 18 at Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Following the Mass, the bereavement ministry will hold its monthly support meeting in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be “Ten Commandments of Grief.” For more information, call (913) 649-2026. Overland Park Host Lions Club will sponsor a pasta dinner and silent/live auction on May 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Father Quigley Center, 9201 Summit St., Lenexa. The cost to attend is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 3 - 11. Proceeds will benefit the many service projects of the club. Father Dan Gardner will celebrate the archdiocesan monthly pro-life Mass on May 18. Mass is at 8 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 44 N. Mill, Kansas City, Kan. Immediately following Mass is a rosary procession to an abortion clinic approximately four blocks away. Eucharistic adoration is available for those not processing. Benediction concludes services by 9:45 a.m.
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Holy Cross Parish, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will host a bell choir concert on May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
A class in the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning during the postpartum period will take place on May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Call Dana or Eric Runnebaum at (785) 380-0062 or the Couple to Couple League of Kansas City at (913) 894-3558 for more information. Online registration is required by visiting the website at: www.ccli.org.
The annual charismatic Pentecost Mass will be held on May 19 at 2 p.m. at Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Father Anthony Ouellette will preside. Father Dennis Wait will concelebrate. For more information, call (913) 649-2026. Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will present “Couples Talk” on May 20 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Strengthen your skills in order to communicate better with those who matter the most to you. To register, call (913) 9068990.
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A class in the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning during the postpartum period will take place on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist School, 1208 Kentucky St., Lawrence. Call Dana or Eric Runnebaum at (785) 3800062 or the Couple to Couple League of Kansas City at (913) 894-3558 for more information. Online registration is required by visiting the website at: www. ccli.org.
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A Marian Mass for the right to life will be held at 7 p.m. on May 22 at Sacred Heart Church, 312 N.E. Freeman, Topeka. Father Tom Hesse is the celebrant. Rosary and confession to precede the Mass. A Mass with prayers for healing, sponsored by archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, will be at 7:30 p.m. on May 23 in the Father Burak Room at Curé of Ars, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Father Ken Kelly will preside. For more information, call (913) 6492026.
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The Daughters of Isabella will hold an open meeting, covered dish lunch, Birthright shower, and fashion show on May 26 at Rossiter Hall – Assumption Church, 8th and Jackson, Topeka. The covered dish lunch will begin at noon, followed by the fashion show, open meeting and baby shower.
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Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas will present an estate planning seminar at 9 a.m. on May 29 at Bishop Miege High School. There is no cost to attend. Open to the public. For more information, call (913) 262-2701 ext. 238.
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St. Monica’s homeschool group is hosting a Kansas City Catholic home school graduation Mass and celebration on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th, Leawood. Celebration and snacks will follow at Fitness Plus, 4500 W. 107th St., Overland Park.
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June A summer festival to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held on June 2 from noon - 5 p.m. at the Sisters’ convent, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Homemade tacos and tamales, Italian sausage and barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, and Spanish desserts will be served. There will be games for children and a variety of booths. For more information, call (913) 371-3423.
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Father Tom Hesse will celebrate his golden jubilee at his home parish of St. Joseph Church, Flush, on June 2 at 11 a.m. A celebration at Father Hesse’s first parish, Assumption Church, Topeka, will take place on June 9 at 5:00 p.m. Father Hesse has served in 22 parishes in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, was a prison chaplain for 17 years, and served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve program for 29 years. He is currently retired in Topeka and continues to help out where needed. The parish-wide garage sale at Holy Spirit Church, 11300 W. 5-7 103rd St., Overland Park, will be held June 5 - 7 from 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and on June 8 from 8 a.m. - noon (50% off). Proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity, Uplift, Santa Gertrudis Parish in Honduras, and Alexandra’s House for terminally ill infants. The Kansas City Catholic Homeschool Conference will be held 7-8 on June 7 - 8 at St. James Academy, Lenexa. Preregistration will conclude on May 10. For more information, visit the website at: www.kccatholic homeschooler.org. Advice and Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc., is in need of volunteers 7-9 and will offer a volunteer informational meeting on June 3 from 7 - 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at 11644 W. 75th St., Shawnee. For more information on volunteering in this ministry or to RSVP, contact Mary Newcomer at (913) 962-0200 or send an email to: volunteer@adviceandaid.com. Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, Easton, will host a weekend retreat from June 7 - 9 entitled, “The Three Stages of Prayer: A Practical Guide to Deepen Your Interior Life.” The format will be a series of conferences and discussions, eucharistic adoration, Mass and prayer. Check-in is Friday night between 5 - 7 p.m. The cost is $140 for individuals; $210 for couples. For more information, call (913) 773-8255 or send an email to: directorcp@hotmail.com.
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The Benedictine Sisters will offer an opportunity to begin healing the wounds of your childhood as you seek to understand the impact of your past on your present. The retreat will be led by Benedictine Sister Marie Ballmann from June 7 - 9. For more information or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit the Sophia Spirituality Center’s website at: www.mountosb.org/ sophia.html.
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St. Joseph Parish, 300 N. Broadway, Leavenworth, will host its 12th annual Germanfest on June 8. The Mass begins at 5 p.m., followed by a traditional German dinner from 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner includes sauerbraten and bratwurst with sauerkraut, German potato salad, red cabbage, and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults; $4 for children. There will also be a beer garden, raffle, and outdoor music by Festhaus-Musikanten polka band from 6 9 p.m. For additional information, contact the parish office at (913) 682-3953 or visit the website at: www.icsj.org. Award-winning author and popular EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle will speak at Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, on June 8 at 7 p.m. The topic will be “Living the Virtues in the Family: Guided by Mother Teresa.” She will draw upon her decade-long friendship with this modern-day saint in providing practical wisdom and inspiration for today’s families. There is no cost to attend, but freewill offerings will be accepted. O’Boyle’s books, DVDs, and CDs will be on sale after the presentation. For more information, visit the website at: www. donnacooperoboyle.com. St. Malachy Church, Beattie, will hold its parish picnic on June 9. A beef brisket and pork dinner will be served from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $8 for adults; $4 for children under the age of 12. The picnic will also include bingo, games, quilts, a country store and a raffle. The auction will begin at 8 p.m.
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St. James Church, Wetmore, will host its picnic and auction on June 9. A roast beef and ham dinner will be served family style beginning at 4:30 p.m. The cost to attend is: $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 4 10; free for children under the age of 3. The auction will begin at 8 p.m.
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mark my words Scripture Readings ordinary time May 19 pentecost sunday Acts 2: 1-11 Ps 104: 1ab, 24ac, 29bc-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13 Jn 20: 19-23 May 20 Bernardine of Siena, priest Sir 1: 1-10 Ps 93: 1-2, 5 Mk 9: 14-29 May 21 Christopher Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrs Sir 2: 1-11 Ps 37: 3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Mk 9: 30-37 May 22 Rita of Cascia, religious Sir 4: 11-19 Ps 119: 165, 168, 171-172, 174-175 Mk 9: 38-40 May 23 Thursday Sir 5: 1-8 Ps 1: 1-4, 6 Mk 9: 41-50 May 24 Friday Sir 6: 5-17 Ps 119: 12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 Mk 10: 1-12 May 25 Bede the Venerable, priest, doctor of the church; Gregory VII, pope; Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi Sir 17: 1-15 Ps 103: 13-18 Mk 10: 13-16
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Don’t forget your anniversary
ome stories just stick with you, like this one: At a local hospital, a man was slipping in and out of a coma for several weeks. His wife was faithfully at his bedside every day. One day, when he came to, he looked around the room, noticed his wife and motioned for her to come nearer. She gently sat on the bed and leaned in to hear him better. The man, eyes full of tears, whispered, “You know what? You’ve been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I fell off the ladder painting the house, there you were. When we lost our home, you stayed by me. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. You know what?” “What, dear?” his wife asked softly, stroking his hand. The husband replied, “I think you’re bad luck!” Oh, I would have loved to see the expression on that poor wife’s face. Sometimes we look at things and come up with the wrong conclu-
Father Mark Goldasich Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. sion. Take anniversaries, for example. I’ve just celebrated two in my life: a 40th and a 50th. On May 5, the second-graders at my parish received their first Communion. As I was digging through old memorabilia, I discovered that I’d made my first Communion on that exact same date, way back in 1963! And last Sunday, we honored the high school graduates from the parish. It was fun to watch their eyes widen as I told them that I, too, had been a high school senior sitting in a cap and gown as they were . . . in 1973. Honestly, when I think that I’ve received Communion
some 18,000 times in those intervening 50 years or that my perfectly preserved high school diploma is now 40 years old, it takes my breath away. How did that happen? The temptation is to draw the wrong conclusions from all of this. I can lament that I’m no longer seven or 17 years old. I can look over photos from those events and cry at all of the people pictured there who are no longer on this earth. I can shake my head that my svelte shape is no longer, that I’d sure “fill out” that graduation gown today. I can long for those simpler days and rail against this modern world. But in recalling those “good old days,” we can forget that there were plenty of “bad old days” as well. It seems to me that a better conclusion when it comes to anniversaries is to, first and foremost, rejoice that we’re still “alive and kicking” to even have them. Secondly, though, and more importantly, anniversaries provide us with an opportunity to appreciate our history. We can relish our accomplishments and marvel at the wisdom we’ve
gained from our experiences. Over these past few weeks, I’ve spent quite a bit of time viewing old pictures. I’m humbled at all of the people captured there who influenced my life. In pawing through the “holy clutter” that I’ve come across — my first Communion candle and prayer book, the tassels from various graduation caps, the speech that I gave at my 8thgrade graduation breakfast, some old report cards and Big Chief tablets — I’ve been reminded that I’ve never been alone in life, but have had many companions along the way. Whether you’re celebrating a “significant” anniversary this year or not, haul out some of your life’s memorabilia in these next few weeks. Page through an old photo album or yearbook, make a list of your top 10 memories (so far), or plan to visit the graves on Memorial Day, if possible, of some of the “giants” in your life. How true are the words of singer and comedian Joe E. Louis: “You only live once — but if you work it right, once is enough.“
In the beginning
Pentecost proves good news transcends language barriers
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ectors for this Sunday’s Mass for the solemnity of Pentecost will encounter the annual test of their abilities in the first reading, Acts 2:1-11. A list of tongue twisters will challenge the lectors: Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamia, Cappadocia, Phrygia and Pamphylia. If they can pronounce those names, they can pronounce anything. These strange-sounding names identify the wide assortment of people who have traveled as pilgrims to Jerusalem for the day of Pentecost and have heard the disciples preaching about Jesus. To their amazement, this diverse crowd has understood the message, even though it has not been communicated in a language that they would ordinarily understand. They wonder: “Then how does each of us hear them in his own native language?” As Galileans, the disciples most probably would have
Father Mike Stubbs Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University. been speaking in Aramaic, a Semitic language related to Hebrew. Aramaic was widely spoken in the Middle East. It served for centuries as the lingua franca for the Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian empires, which had succeeded each other. Even after their power had waned, that language continued its hold on the area among the common people. Once Alexander the Great conquered the Middle East, he spread the Greek language and culture. That language remained important in that
region, even after the Romans established their empire, especially for commercial, political and cultural uses. But often, it was spoken as a second, not first, language. If the crowd of pilgrims did not speak Aramaic or Greek as their first language, then what did they speak? They identify themselves as “both Jews and converts to Judaism.” Especially those who were converts most probably relied on the local language or dialect as their first language, before learning either Greek or Aramaic. For example, Acts 14:1 mentions the Lycaonians as speaking their own distinct language, as opposed to Greek. The Parthians and Medes lived in the region that we now call Iran. The Elamites lived near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in the area now called Iraq. Cappadocia, Phrygia and Pamphylia are all now part of Turkey. These different groups would all have had languages of their
THE PRACTICAL CATHOLIC Geez, I’ve been in a contrary mood lately. In direct defiance of Gail Blanke’s neat book, “Throw Out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life,” I actually brought 50 new things into my house . . . and they only cost me $1.79. Actually, they don’t take up much room and they’ve been incredibly helpful in the old organizing task. They’re called clothespins. Here are just a few things that I’ve used them for: • corralling loose papers that belong together
own. The pilgrims in Jerusalem could have spoken those languages as their native tongue, rather than Aramaic. Cyrene in northern Africa had been colonized by Greece, so its inhabitants may have spoken Greek as their first language. Even the pilgrims from Rome may have spoken Greek rather than Latin as their first language. In any case, they would have been amazed to understand the disciples’ preaching. The miracle of understanding that takes place on Pentecost brings together this diverse group to hear the good news about Jesus Christ. Faith in Christ will unite them. Previous human empires often attempted to create unity in their conquered peoples by imposing one universal language on them. But the rule of Christ the king would transcend linguistic differences, to enable all people to proclaim praise to Almighty God.
• clipping the tops of opened snack chip bags • keeping a nail steady (and away from my fingers) as I’ve pounded away • holding a match to light candle wicks It’s also rumored that they can be used for a very “green,” earth-friendly purpose. Apparently, you can go outside at this time of year on a sunny day and use these clothespins to hang wet clothes to dry on a line strung between two posts. What will they think of next? — M.G.
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No surprise
Friends saw the signs of a future priest long before he did By Joe Bollig joe@theleaven.com
Personally Speaking
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — When Deacon Larry Bowers first told some of his closest friends that he thought he should become a priest, they weren’t surprised. They’d seen it coming a long time before he did. Deacon Bowers grew up with two older sisters in a devout Catholic family. “When I was really little, we used to pray the rosary in the morning,” he said. “We always went to Mass on Sunday.” They attended Sacred Heart Parish in Delia, which was only six miles to the south, until the parish became a stational church. Then, the family attended other nearby parishes, but mostly St. Stanislaus in Rossville. “I served Mass [at Delia] for several years,” said Deacon Bowers. “I went to a little grade school in Delia, and sometimes the pastor would get us out of school to serve a funeral Mass.” He had no inkling that the priesthood was in his future until he went to Kansas State University in 1994. “I was helping out with the RCIA program at the St. Isidore Catholic Campus Center at K-State,” he said. “One night, the priest talked about the priesthood. I’ve always known about it, but I realized that night that I never considered it for myself.” After graduation, he worked for three years in computer engineering in Manufacturing Learning Center, part of the department of advanced manufacturing in the School of Engineering at Kansas State. He thought he was on the “settle down, get married and have kids, buy a house” track. “I found what I really liked about my job was working with people,” he said. “At that time, the priest at the student center called me to say he was advertising for a campus ministry position. So I applied and went to work in full-time student ministry.” Working at the campus center was a way for him to test whether ministry in a religious context would be fulfilling, and whether he could relate to people. “When I took that job, more and more people saw that [the priesthood] was where I was heading,” he said. “They didn’t say right away but, when I told people I was seriously thinking of [the] seminary or joining a religious community, a lot of people said they weren’t surprised.
Photo courtesy of Larry Bowers
Deacon Larry Bowers stands in front of Our Lady of the Cape Shrine in Quebec, Canada. He will be ordained a priest for the archdiocese on May 25 at St. Matthew Church in Topeka.
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“I wasn’t exactly wholeheartedly embracing the call. I was more testing and almost hoping someone would say, ‘You should go home now.’”
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Larry Bowers “What I finally decided was that I was at the point where I had to try it,” said Deacon Bowers. “God led me into campus ministry, and that had gone well. All signs were pointing to at least a try.” He sold his house and most of his possessions. He decided to join the Capuchin Franciscans because he was interested in missionary work and liked their mix of the active and prayerful life. “I went into it with the attitude of
‘I’ll jump in with both feet and know it’s not right for me, and I’ll be able to leave and come back, and start over,’” he said. “I wasn’t exactly wholeheartedly embracing the call. I was more testing and almost hoping someone would say, ‘You should go home now.’” Somewhere along the line, he lost interest in missionary work. Back home, the archdiocese was inviting priests from other countries to serve in parishes. He also felt the tension between being available for priestly ministry and commitment to community life as a religious. After consulting with his spiritual director, he decided to go the route of the diocesan priesthood. “I prayed about some other options, but going back home seemed the right thing to do,” he said. “I still felt called to be a priest, so I never had doubts about leaving the seminary.” Many people helped Deacon Bowers find his way down the vocational path and he’s grateful to them all. He’s also grateful for the good examples of
Name: Lawrence (Larry) Bowers Age: 37 Raised: Six miles north of Delia Parents: Larry and Marla Bowers Siblings: Theresa Swisher and Christine Kuestersteffen Education: Rossville High School, 1994; Kansas State University, B.S. in Computer Engineering, 1999. Seminary: Entered St. John Theological Seminary, Denver, in 2008. Tech I can’t live without: Mechanical pencil Favorite musical group/person: Switchfoot My most notable encounter with the famous/infamous: Cardinal Sean O’Malley refilled my coffee. The most inspirational Christians I’ve met: Mother Teresa’s Sisters Favorite saint: St. Lawrence the Deacon Favorite devotion: Rosary Books now reading: “Faith According to St. John of the Cross” Favorite food: Mexican Favorite childhood toy: Legos Dream vacation: Holy Land Worst job I’ve ever had: Cutting weeds out of milo fields Best job I’ve ever had: Campus ministry Hobbies/things I like to do: Play cards: Cribbage, Pitch, Spades, and Five Crowns; racquetball, camping, reading spy novels. If I were sent on a difficult missionary journey, the saint I’d take with me would be: St. Francis of Assisi Qualities I admire in priests I know: Prayer and closeness to people Best advice I received: The three A’s: be approachable, available and adaptable. My advice for someone seeking his or her vocation: Jump in with both feet! What I’m looking forward to as a priest: Continuing to do God’s will.
priesthood he’s seen. “Father Keith Weber, [the campus chaplain] at the St. Isidore Center, inspired me because of his dedication,” said Deacon Bowers. “He’s very dedicated to his work and to being there at the center, and being available to people.” “I’ve met priests who are prayerful, but still human. And it’s something that I try to emulate,” he continued. “They’re the hard-working, prayerful, and fun-loving priests I’ve seen — especially some of the younger guys. It’s very inspirational to me.” Deacon Bowers will be ordained 10:30 a.m. on May 25 at St. Matthew Parish in Topeka.
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