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THELEAVEN.COM | VOL. 36, NO. 39 | JUNE 5, 2015

THE FANTASTIC FOUR

Four ordained to priesthood on May 23

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By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org EAWOOD — A priest does not become a priest on his own. Starting with his parents, countless people shape his life.

To honor that fact, Fathers Jonathan Dizon, Dan Morris, Matt Nagle and Daniel Stover revived a somewhat lost tradition and presented gifts to their families during their Masses of thanksgiving, celebrated at their home parishes on May 24.

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann ordained all four men to the priesthood on May 23 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood before a crowd of more than 1,000.

In his homily, the archbishop discussed the importance of family life on priestly formation, singling out the ordinands’ parents and family for attention.

“Parents are the first teachers of the faith, and usually the most influential teachers,” he said. “We thank you for being the first to introduce your sons to God, to Jesus, for teaching them to pray, helping them to understand the faith. You were their first theology teachers and spiritual directors.”

The archbishop also reflected on the influence priests have on the families they encounter during their priestly ministry.

“We priests are given the privilege of becoming part of hundreds — and if you live long enough — thousands of families’ lives,” he said. “The Lord will give you incredible opportunities to become part of the lives of so many people, so many families. This is both a great privilege but also a great responsibility.

“As we heard the words of the prophet Isaiah this morning, you are being anointed today to bring glad tidings, to heal the brokenhearted, to comfort all who mourn, to give them a glorious mantle in place of a listless spirit.”

Anointing has a special meaning in the ordination rite. A priest’s hands are anointed with sacred chrism, preparing them for the duties he will perform throughout his ministry. The rite also includes the laying on of hands by the archbishop and the priests in atten>> See “ARCHDIOCESE” on page 8

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Priests of the archdiocese take part in the ancient tradition of the laying on of hands for those to be ordained priests, from left, Deacon Jonathan Dizon, Deacon Dan Morris, Deacon Matthew Nagle and Deacon Daniel Stover.

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LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS

Join us this Corpus Christi Sunday to publicly profess our faith

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ather Walter Ciszek, an American Jesuit priest who spent 23 years in Russian prison camps, wrote in his memoirs about celebrating Mass for his fellow prisoners in Siberia.

In those days, the eucharistic fast was from midnight until the time holy Communion was received. Father Ciszek relates how he and his fellow prisoners would fast all day from the little food that was provided to them in order to receive the Eucharist at a secret evening Mass.

If they were discovered celebrating Mass, they would be severely punished. Yet, Father Ciszek and his fellow prisoners were willing to risk their health, well-being and lives to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist.

This Sunday, June 7, we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi. The church provides this annual celebration, inviting us to deepen our appreciation of the great miracle in which we participate at each and every Eucharist.

Unlike Father Ciszek and his fellow Siberian concentration camp prisoners, the opportunity to receive the holy Eucharist is readily available to all of us. The church asks

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ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN us to fast for only one hour before receiving holy Communion. We risk nothing in order to receive Our Lord in this Blessed Sacrament. Yet, sadly, not because of any risk to our safety and well-being, many choose to absent themselves from participating in the Eucharist, because giving God one hour or so of our week is just too much to ask.

Our annual inter-diocesan celebration of the solemnity of Corpus Christi will take place at the Lumen Christi Monastery of the Little Sisters of the Lamb in Kansas City, Kansas, at 36 S. Boeke.

The celebration will begin with an outdoor Mass at noon, followed by an hour of eucharistic adoration, with the procession beginning at 2 p.m.

Some may prefer or need to participate at Mass in your own parish. Everyone is welcome to come for all or any

portion of the celebration. If you are unable to come for Mass or adoration, I urge you to come for the procession.

It will be beautiful to flood the streets of Kansas City, Kansas, with hundreds of Catholics professing publicly their love for Jesus and his presence in the Blessed Sacrament. After the final Benediction, there will be an ice cream social.

I encourage individuals and families to come and give public witness of your love for Our Lord’s unique presence in the Eucharist.

The liturgy and procession will be beautiful thanks to the careful preparations of Little Sisters of the Lamb and so many others.

Parents, this is a perfect opportunity to encourage your children to develop a deeper love for Our Lord in this Blessed Sacrament. Is there any real reason that prevents your participation?

Is there anything that could be more important than giving Our Lord this small amount of time for prayer and adoration?

Think of the witness of Father Ciszek and his fellow Siberian prisoners! What are we willing to sacrifice to receive and adore Our Lord in the Eucharist?

CALENDAR ARCHBISHOP

NAUMANN June 5 Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas Continuing Education Program — Savior Pastoral Center

Father George Bertels — St. Francis de Sales, Lansing Archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary Mass — Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kansas June 15 “Shepherd’s Voice” recording

Reconciliation, Mass and dinner — Prairie Star Ranch

Priests softball game —Community America Ballpark, Kansas City, Kansas

June 6 Mass — Church of the Nativity, Leawood, and rosary at Planned Parenthood

June 16 St. Lawrence Center advisory council meeting

June 7 Install deacon candidates as lectors — Savior Pastoral Center

Serra Club golf dinner with priests, deacons and seminarians — St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas

Corpus Christi procession — Little Monastery, Kansas City, Kansas

June 17 Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas meeting

June 8 Villa St. Francis annual board of trustees meeting

Catholic Education Foundation board meeting — Chancery

June 9 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Committee meeting — St. Louis

June 10-13 USCCB spring meeting — St. Louis June 11 Religious Alliance Against Pornography conference call June 14 60th priestly anniversary for

June 18 Kansas City-St. Joseph administrative cabinet

Administrative Team meeting

ARCHBISHOP

KELEHER June 7 Mass — St. Sebastian, Florida June 14 Mass — St. Sebastian, Florida

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‘THIS SPECIAL PLACE’ Our Lady of the Snows celebrates 100th anniversary

Story and photos by

OUR LADY OF SNOWS TIMELINE

Joe Bollig

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AY E T TA — Despite living halfway across the country, Deacon Scott L. Aikin had to return to “The Rez” this spring.

Deacon Aikin, from the Archdiocese of Seattle, is a Prairie Band Potawatomi.

He returned for the 100th anniversary celebration of Our Lady of the Snows Shrine on Trinity Sunday, May 31.

“I am one of just a couple of [Catholic] clergy in the tribe,” said Deacon Aikin. “Archbishop Charles Chaput [of Philadelphia] is another tribal member.”

Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, dedicated in 1915, serves Prairie Band Potawatomi Catholics and others who live on or near the reservation, located north of Topeka in Jackson County.

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann was the main celebrant and homilist for the Mass, which was held in a large tent to accommodate the crowd. There was a potluck dinner following the Mass.

The concelebrants were former chaplain Father Bob Hasenkamp; Father Larry Bowers; Father Chris Rossman, current chaplain; and sacramental minister Father Duane Reinert, OFM Cap. Deacon Aikin assisted, and Msgr. Gary Applegate was master of ceremonies.

“We have many, many memories of the way God has used this special place to nourish the lives of all those who have been part of this chapel, this little community of Our Lady of the Snows,” said Archbishop Naumann in his homily.

Jerry Tuckwin, a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Lawrence, was among those attending.

“I was born just a mile south of here,” said Tuckwin. “We walked up here [to the shrine] barefoot during the summer.”

His grandfather James V. Blandin donated the altar, and Tuckwin was baptized at the shrine. One of only two existing photographs he has of his mother was taken outside the shrine.

His cousins — Milton LaClarie, Lawrence Hale and Roy Hale — reminisced how the Jesuits from St. Marys sang hymns and prayed in the Potawatomi language. The Potawatomi language was heard at wakes and funerals, too.

“We had that [prayer] book [in Potawatomi] and had rosaries for the funerals,” said Roy Hale. “They said the prayers in Indian and sang songs. They sang all night long. Milt’s mother could sing that good.”

At one point, it seemed Our Lady of the Snows wouldn’t have a 100th anniversary.

“When I was assigned to Holton and Mayetta [in 1987], this was also a part

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrates the 100th anniversary Mass at Our Lady of the Snows.

Deacon Scott L. Aikin (left) assists him. Concelebrating are Father Bob Hasenkamp, Father Larry Bowers, Father Chris Rossman and Father Duane Reinert, OFM Cap. (not pictured)

Father Duane Reinert, OFM Cap., visits with Carrie Wabaunsee-O’Toole (left), her husband Jim O’Toole, and first cousin Carol Sue Wabaunsee following Mass. Father Reinert celebrates Mass three Sundays a month at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine. of my charge, but the church had been closed for 22 years,” said Father Hasenkamp.

“After talking to some of the people out here, we decided that we needed to restore the church,” he continued. “The great thing is that they have restored the Catholic community here on the reservation. The big credit is to the people here. I didn’t do that much; I was just here. They pitched in and took responsibility for themselves . . . with the help of Sister Therese Klepac, who worked out here for many years.”

Father Rossman, who served at the shrine since 2009 and has been chaplain since 2010, said that its community spirit is strong.

“I think it is a very tightknit and loving community, not just because they share a common heritage and ethnicity as Native Americans and Potawatomi,” said Father Rossman. “There is a really great spirituality here — a Catholic spirit in addition to that Potawatomi heritage.”

Jerry Tuckwin (left) and his wife Terry look over scrapbooks and other items relating to the history of Ours Lady of the Snows Shrine.

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• 1837 — The first Potawatomi came to Kansas. Subsequent groups came in 1838, 1840, 1848 and 1850.

The Mission Band Potawatomi lived at Sugar Creek Mission in Linn County and near Osawatomie from 1837 to 1846.

• 1847 — The Mission Band moved to the Potawatomi National Reserve, living there from 1847 to 1861.

• 1848 — The Prairie Band (Chicago) arrived in Kansas, having left their Great Lakes homeland in 1833 and lived near Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• 1861 — The size of the Reserve was reduced and became the home of the Prairie Band Potawatomi. The Citizen Band Potawatomi moved to Oklahoma starting in 1869.

• 1880s to 1900s — The Potawatomi were served by pastors from Holy Cross Parish in Emmett, St. Joseph Parish in Hoyt and the Jesuit priests at St. Marys.

• 1901 — The Catholic Potawatomi acquired Mount Calvary (Shipshee) Cemetery.

• 1911 – Father John A. Murphy, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Emmett, celebrated Mass at the Blandin School, south of the present shrine.

Funds were raised for a church.

• 1912 – Groundbreaking for the new church took place in early June.

Most construction was finished by late October, but the shrine was not fully completed and dedicated until 1915.

• 1912 to 1918 — The Potawatomi were served by pastors from Emmett, Holton and Mayetta.

• 1918 — Father Francis Geintiz, pastor in Mayetta, served from 1918 to 1934.

• 1924 — St. Joseph Church in Hoyt was closed, and its windows and bell were acquired by Our Lady of the Snows.

• 1934 — The Potawatomi were served by nearby pastors.

• 1938 — The Jesuits of St. Marys began celebrating Mass every Sunday, beginning on Easter.

• 1952 — The parish hall was built.

• 1965 — The Jesuits left St. Marys and ceased serving at Our Lady of the Snows. The shrine was closed for 22 years.

• 1987 — Father Bob Hasenkamp, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Mayetta and St. Dominic Parish in Holton, reopened Our Lady of the Snows.

• 1987 to 1994 — Sister Therese Klepac, SCL, served the Potawatomi until her death.

• 2001 — The parish hall was renovated and named in honor of Sister Therese Klepac.

• 2008 — Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. — archbishop of Philadelphia, Kansas native and Prairie Band Potawatomi — celebrated Mass at the shrine on April 13.

• 2012 — Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrated a Mass on Oct. 21 for the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

• 2015 — 100th anniversary Mass with Archbishop Naumann on May 31.

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Reading spells summer fun for this librarian’s students

By Jill Ragar Esfeld jill.esfeld@theleaven.org

GOOD FAMILY READS FOR THE SUMMER

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LATHE — Students at St. Paul School here don’t have to shout, “You’re the best librarian ever!” to let Sharon Markey know she’s the best librarian ever.

But they do it anyway.

Because they’re psyched for reading, and they love Markey.

And her passionate enthusiasm for books is contagious.

She’s read almost every book in the school’s library, she remembers everything she’s read, and students know from experience if she recommends a book specifically for them, they’re going to love it.

It happens all the time.

Principal Tonia Helm calls Markey a “gem.”

“She has these really neat conversations with kids,” she said. “And if they say they don’t like to read, she kind of steers them.

“She’ll say, ‘Well, tell me all about what you do like.’ Then she can individualize a book based on what they tell her.”

Helm’s children attend St. Paul and she’s seen the Markey magic firsthand.

Her son Luke told the librarian he liked Egyptian history, and she got him hooked on “The Red Pyramid” by Rick Riordan.

“Then Luke comes home with ‘The Hittite Warrior’ [by Joanne Williamson],” recalled Helm. “And he says, ‘Mom, Mrs. Markey, she is amazing.’”

Sometimes, students aren’t immediately receptive to a recommendation; in that case, Markey negotiates.

“I say, ‘You know what? I’m going to need you to read the first four chapters of this book,’” she explained. “’And then you come back and we’ll talk about it a little bit and we’ll see what you think.’

“About 96 percent of the time, they’ll come back and say, ‘I’m going to keep it; this is really good.’”

Experience counts Really good books are key — and the St. Paul library is full of them. Markey has been able to make sure of that because she came to her position with decades of experience dealing with young readers.

As a college graduate armed with an English degree, Markey was headed to law school when she met her husband.

Instead of going to law school, she had 10 children and spent the next 20 years homeschooling them.

“It’s been a long, long journey of doing a lot of reading with a lot of people,” she said. “For me, it was wonderful — I loved it.

“God called me to that.”

Without a doubt, Markey has experience relating to children of every age.

“And all the personalities!” said Helm.

“You know she’s got the strong-willed child, she’s got the pleaser, she’s got the one who doesn’t really want to get up off the couch and do anything.

“So she can really adapt herself beautifully.”

Markey made reading a priority with her own children because that’s the way she was raised.

“My parents were incredible readers,” she said. “My father used to stop at the public library on his way home from work and find books he liked from children’s literature.

“And he would bring them home and

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suggestions from Sharon Markey

• “The Railway Children” — E. Nesbit • “Five Children and It” — E. Nesbit • “Seven Day Magic” — Edward Eager • “Half Magic” — Edward Eager • “Little Women” — Louisa May Alcott “• Jo’s Boys” — Louisa May Alcott • “Freckles” — Gene Stratton-Porter • “A Girl of the Limberlost” — Gene Stratton-Porter • “The Good Master” — Kate Seredy • “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” books — Betty MacDonald • “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” — Richard Atwater • “Hank the Cowdog” books — John Erickson • “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” — Beverly Cleary • “The Borrowers” — Mary Norton • “Swallows and Amazons” — Arthur Ransome • “The Book of Three” — Lloyd Alexander • “Just So Stories” — Rudyard Kipling • “The Phantom Tollbooth” — Norton Juster • “The Wheel on the School” — Meindert DeJong • “The Great Brain” books — John D. Fitzgerald LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD

Librarian Sharon Markey of St. Paul School in Olathe is an expert at recommending books for any interest because she’s read almost every book in the school’s library. read out loud to us. So I grew up with books.”

Eventually, Markey returned to academia. But instead of studying law, she got her master’s in library science and worked for the Olathe Public Library for 14 years.

Diamond in the rough Helm and Markey first met when Markey made the decision to enter her last two children in St. Paul.

At the final check-in, they entered into a long conversation, and Helm was struck

by Markey’s wisdom and spirituality.

“And at the time,” she recalled, “Sharon was talking to me about how she worked in the children’s department of the public library.

“And I just said to her: ‘Would you ever want to work in our library?’”

Markey’s immediate response was, “You know, this is something I really am feeling called to do.”

Markey started volunteering one day a week and then, last year, retired from the public library and accepted a fulltime position as librarian at St. Paul.

“When I first came here,” she said, “I saw that darling little library down there and I thought, ‘Boy, this needs some work.’”

But she soon discovered a jewel.

“There were some incredible books that had been sitting on those shelves for a long time,” she said. “And nobody was opening them.

“I thought, ‘This could be a lot of fun.’”

Markey’s approach as she revamped the library was to make sure content was up-to-date and of the highest quality.

“As something fundamental to St. Paul School,” she said, “we wanted to make sure our library was rich in good materials that were good for our academics.”

But she also kept in mind pastor Father Michael Hermes’ credo that St. Paul

has a sacred mission to educate its children in the faith.

Something different Markey’s favorite place to spend her limited budget is the publishing company Bethlehem Books.

“We really think the books they offer are excellent,” she said. “There’s not a book that I would hesitate to put in the hands of our kids.”

Markey also searched out what she considered the best books in children’s literature — without regard for what was popular or trendy.

“A lot of our books are out of print,” said Helm. “Sharon has gone online and gotten them used because they are just excellent books.

“We don’t want to be trendy; we want quality books.”

Markey is an avid supporter of the public library and encourages students to take advantage of its services and programs.

At St. Paul, however, she wanted to offer students something they might not find anywhere else.

“The public library has lots of money to spend,” she said. “We can do something different.

“There are books at St. Paul that a public library isn’t going to have.

“They’re not Catholic with a big cross on the front of them. But they have that good, solid content that leads readers to the good, the true and the beautiful.”

Markey’s vast knowledge of children’s books has made her an excellent resource for parents at St. Paul.

“I think for me as a mom,” said Helm, “she helps guide me.

“I can go to Sharon and say, ‘[My daughter] is thinking about reading this book. What do you think?’

“And she’ll say, ‘Well, yes, that would be OK, but you need to have

Pick up a good book and start reading together. Many of these are on CD at your public library and make for an enjoyable listen in the car as well.

this conversation with her.’”

Summer reading Now that the school year has come to an end and summer vacation is here, Markey encourages all students to continue reading.

“If kids don’t read in the summer,” she said, “we know they can lose up to two grade levels of reading ability.

“That’s scary. So, we really encourage reading all summer long.”

She counsels kids to tuck a book in their sports bags in case they get some downtime at a swim meet or baseball game.

In addition to the public library, she tells students to seek out books at garage sales and used book stores.

“If you spend fifty cents on a book and you don’t like it,” she says, “nobody’s going to get mad at you for that.”

She also encourages parents to get books on tape for family car trips and to read out loud to their children at every grade level.

“When they go off to high school and college,” she said, “one of the things they’re going to be told to do is sit there in that classroom and listen to what’s being said.

“So, this is helping them build that skill of listening and putting facts together in their heads.”

Thanks to Markey, the small library at St. Paul is a gold mine of great books that are catching the interest of even the most reluctant readers.

And Helm is feeling grateful for that moment years ago when she asked a new mom at check-in if she’d like to volunteer in the library.

“I’m the luckiest principal ever,” she said.

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Exchange student warmly welcomed by Wellsville family

By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org

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ELLSVILLE — Sometimes, it’s better that what happens in Wellsville stays in Wellsville.

At least, that was the case for Indonesian exchange student Widya Pramesti, 18, a junior at Wellsville High School.

On only the fourth day of her physical education class, she was elbowed in one of her eyes during a spirited indoor flag football game.

“We had to take her to the hospital and run an MRI,” said Peggy Carmen, her host mother. “We had her eye checked for three more appointments. It swelled up and was black and blue and bloody for a month.”

This, judged Widya, was one of those things you don’t tell your nervous parents back home. So she swore the Carmen family to secrecy and only sent her parents “strategic” photos until she was mostly healed.

“She waited until it was all cleared and then she told her parents,” said Peggy.

Other than that, the past 10 months have been a wonderful experience for Widya — from the city of Gianyar on the island of Bali — and for Doug, Peggy and Marisa Carmen. The Carmens belong to Annunciation Parish in Baldwin, which is northwest of Wellsville.

Being an international exchange student — and being a host family — is a challenging experience. It’s meant to be — in a good way. Both parties can learn a lot from each other.

That was certainly the case when the Carmens hosted a student from Slovakia during the 2011-2012 school year.

“Because she was Catholic, she was able to undergo altar server training and became involved in the parish with Katrina, our older daughter, and Marisa,” said Peggy. “Sometimes, they all served together.”

When Katrina went off to college, Marisa, 16, a sophomore at Wellsville High School, begged Peggy to sign up for another foreign exchange student.

“I don’t really like being the only child,” said Marisa. “I really want to travel and I’m interested in traveling to other countries. Having an exchange student helps you get into it more. It’s like having another sister.”

They contacted Anita Sass, the Council on International Student Exchange representative who lives in Baldwin, to see what could be done.

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Widya Pramesti, 18, an exchange student from the island of Bali in Indonesia, has been hosted by the Doug and Peggy Carmen family of Annunciation Parish in Baldwin. Widya and her host family learned a lot about each other’s religions during her stay.

Among the many students in the program was Widya Pramesti. Widya has a mother, father and two younger siblings.

She speaks Balinese, Indonesian, English and some Japanese. She won a scholarship to come to the United States.

“Before I came here and knew what America looks like, when people talked about America, what popped up in my mind was a big place like New York or Washington, D.C.,” said Widya. “But I love this place. People are friendly.”

Meanwhile, as the Carmen family was reviewing prospective students, Peggy hoped they’d get another Catholic girl.

“I was skeptical about choosing a

student who was not Christian because church is a weekly thing, and Marisa is involved in church activities,” said Peggy.

But Marisa chose Widya — because she liked math and cats.

“It was a lot of Anita convincing us that a student like Widya would be a good fit, even though religion was the one big thing that held us back,” said Peggy. “We were worried that her religion or ours would be too different and it would be uncomfortable for both of us.”

Actually, the experience has been the complete opposite of that.

Widya, who practices Balinese Hinduism, has been very open to learning about

Catholicism. She goes to Mass with the family, sings the hymns and even goes to Annunciation Parish’s high school youth group.

She practices her own religion privately, although the Carmens hope to take her to a Hindu temple in Johnson County.

“My religion is pretty complex, so I don’t have to go to a temple to pray,” said Widya. “I can just do it in my room — sit down, be calm and pray. That’s enough.”

Indonesia is 87 percent Muslim, so she knew few Christians before coming to Kansas.

“I actually learned a lot in youth group because we do a lot of discussion,” said Widya. “I learned how the Word was created according to Christian belief, and about the theology of the body.”

The Carmens have also tried to explain to her the basic elements of Catholic Christianity.

“In church, although she may not be grasping everything, we tell her the stories of what Easter is all about, and Christmas, and how Jesus is a big part of Catholic belief, and the Bible has stories about his life,” said Peggy. “She follows along in the [missal] and sings.”

At home, there were teaching opportunities as well.

“This family is great because they pray before they eat, and that is not the thing I usually do at home,” said Widya.

“It’s good. My religion commands me to pray before I eat, but not a lot of people do that.”

In school, Widya is taking pre-calculus and has practically taught herself to play the clarinet. She and Marisa are in band, forensics and a business leaders club.

“She went to state with a trio ensemble,” said Peggy. “They won a one in regionals and a two at state.”

“I’d love to continue, but not a lot of people play clarinet at home, unless I go to a music institute,” said Widya.

Widya will return home in June. And she will be taking new skills with her — like baking and playing the clarinet — and a new perspective on Christianity.

She will miss going to school and parish youth group with her “sister” Marisa.

And she’ll definitely miss Peggy’s cooking — especially her goulash.

“Host Mom [Peggy Carmen] is, like, ‘Are you fine with the food?’” said Widya.

“She tried so hard to make the food like my own food at home.

“I feel so loved. It makes me so happy here.”

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Archdiocese announces Pitching Priests roster

he Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has announced its roster of priests and Brothers playing in the Pitching Priests softball game on June 15 at Community America Ballpark at the Legends in Kansas City, Kansas (see below).

The Pitching for Priests series pits

the priests from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph against the priests of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets (parishes can buy in bulk), call (816) 630-1090 or go online to: www.the CatholicRadioNetwork.com.

Father John Pilcher

THE PLAYERS

Pastor, Mater Dei, Topeka

Father Gerard Alba

Brother Nicholas Rich

Abbot James Albers

Father Regie Saldanha

Associate pastor, Holy Trinity, Lenexa

St. Benedict’s Abbey

St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison

Pastor, St. Philip Neri, Osawatomie; Sacred Heart, Mound City; Our Lady of Lourdes, La Cygne

Brother Simon Baker

Father Brian Schieber

Father Nick Blaha

Father Daniel Schmitz

Father Larry Bowers

Father Quentin Schmitz

St. Benedict’s Abbey

Pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood

Director, Didde Catholic Campus Center, Emporia

Associate pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood

Associate pastor, Curé of Ars, Leawood

Associate pastor, St. Joseph, Shawnee

Father Barry Clayton

Father Andrew Strobl

Pastor, Sacred Heart, Sabetha; St. James, Wetmore

Pastor, Holy Name, Kansas City, Kansas

Father Greg Hammes Pastor, Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka

Father Shawn Tunink

Brother Leven Harton

Father Scott Wallisch

Studying canon law, Catholic University of America

St. Benedict’s Abbey

Father Adam Wilczak

Father Mark Mertes

Father Jaime Zarse

St. Benedict’s Abbey

Associate pastor, Prince of Peace, Olathe

Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady & St. Rose, and Christ the King, Kansas City, Kansas Associate pastor, Sacred Heart, Shawnee

Associate pastor, Christ the King, Topeka

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Father Mike Mullen

Father Pat Sullivan

Father Matt Nagle

Archbishop Naumann

Pastor, St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kansas

Associate pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood

Pastor, Annunciation, Frankfort; St. Columbkille, Blaine; St. Monica-St. Elizabeth, Blue Rapids

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The St. Paul Deaf Catholic Community, family, friends and supporters will gather on June 14 to honor Sister Ann Albrecht, CSJ, the foundress of the archdiocesan ministry for the deaf, as she prepares to leave the area to move nearer her order’s motherhouse in Sister Ann Albrecht St. Louis. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

The celebration will begin with Mass at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Parish in Olathe, followed by an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. in the parish activity center, located at 900 S. Honeysuckle.

Remember Corpus Christi The annual inter-diocesan Corpus Christi procession will start on June 7 from the courtyard of the Little Monastery of the Community of the Lamb, 36 S. Boeke St., Kansas City, Kansas.

• Noon — Mass • 1 p.m. — Benediction and eucharistic Holy Hour • 2 p.m. — Procession leaves the Little Monastery and returns more than an hour later. Upon return to the monastery, the Gospel will be proclaimed, followed by a homily by Archbishop Naumann, concluding with Benediction. There will be an ice cream social following the devotions.

Archdiocesan vocations director

Prior Jeremy Heppler

Father Dan Morris

Sister Ann Albrecht will be honored on June 14

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Legatus founder to visit Tom Monaghan, pizza entrepreneur and former owner of the Detroit Tigers, will speak during the Legatus chapter meeting on June 11 at St. Agnes Parish, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park.

The evening will begin with the sacrament of reconciliation and a rosary at 5:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 6 p.m.

Next, there will be a cocktail reception at 6:45 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m. and a presentation at 8 p.m. by Monaghan at Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk Rd., Mission Hills.

Please RSVP by June 8 to Mercedez Rassi by calling (325) 262-7310 or by sending an email to: MRassi@legatus. org.

Legatus is an organization of Catholic business owners, CEOs, presidents, and managing directors or managing partners. For membership, certain business criteria are required. For information, visit the website at: www.legatus.org.

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Welcoming Anglican traditions to the Catholic Church Sunday Mass at 9:15 Our Lady of Sorrows 2552 Gillham Rd KCMO www.ourladyofhopekc.com

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Parish campaigns to restore National Register-listed church n $4 MILLION PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org

T

OPEKA — If the architecture and artwork of a church building is supposed to point to heaven, then one church in Topeka’s downtown literally does just that.

For more than a century, the twin spires of St. Joseph Church, one of two churches utilized by Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish, have dominated the Topeka skyline and are easily seen from Interstate 70 as it winds around the city.

One of Topeka’s three Catholic churches on the National Register of Historic Places, the easily spotted building regularly attracts visitors who exit the highway for an unplanned stop.

“One of the things I’ve noticed being here as pastor the last eight years is I’ve never been in a parish before that I’ve had so many individuals, tour groups — people that are Catholic, Christian, people that are non-Catholic — stop by and see the church,” said pastor Father Tim Haberkorn.

Once inside the church, visitors — both Catholic and non-Catholic — are treated to a church that rivals the great cathedrals of Europe.

“I’ve been in a lot of beautiful places, but I’ve never had so many [visitors],” Father Haberkorn continued. “That says something. I think the spires of this church and the artwork of this church raise our minds, our hearts and our souls to the eternal.”

But that same beautiful building now finds itself in need of some tender loving care.

About 18 months ago, parishioners formed a committee to explore the possibility of restoring St. Joseph’s artwork to its original grandeur. During the course of its work, the committee discovered the building needed structural work done, too, to the masonry, brick-

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Teresa Thomas, Father Tim Haberkorn, and Bruce Danielson, all members of Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish’s restoration committee, stand in the balcony of St. Joseph Church in downtown Topeka. The parish is about to embark on a major restoration/renovation project consisting of two phases, both of which will cost an estimated $2 million.

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work, sandstone, gutters, stairway railings and lighting, as well as repairs to the stained-glass windows.

The project was originally estimated at approximately $2 million. However, the needed structural repairs added another $2 million to the final price tag. Although no one is in danger, the structural repairs are definitely needed before work can begin on phase two.

“We’re trying to catch it before it does become an issue,” said Bruce Danielson, one of the committee’s eight members and chair of the capital campaign.

Having already selected the general contractor, architect and ecclesiastical artist, the committee recently sent a feasibility study to the parish’s 750 families.

With a response rate of 81 percent, the verdict was overwhelmingly favorable.

In fact, with 50 percent of the funds on hand for phase one, Danielson said the parish is eager and excited to start just as soon as possible and is committed to however long it takes.

“The church was completed in 1900, but it took another nine years to furnish it, paint it, decorate it and make it beau-

tiful,” said Teresa Thomas, chair of the restoration committee and a lifelong parishioner.

So, for the committee and the pastor, the work will be a labor of love — not only for themselves, but for future generations.

“We who have been able to grow up with that divine inspiration and artwork,” said Father Haberkorn, “feel it’s important to share that with the generations to come. That’s why we’re doing this.

“We feel we have a treasure that we possess, and we don’t want to keep it to ourselves. We want to share it with everyone.”

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Archdiocese welcomes four new priests >> Continued from page 1 dance, the presentation of the chalice and the paten, and the investiture of the stole and chasuble.

A reception followed the ordination Mass, during which the new priests offered their first blessings. During a break, Father Stover was asked what his ordination day meant.

“I have no words,” said Father Stover.

“I’m just thrilled.”

Father Matt Nagle also seemed overcome with emotion.

“It has been an amazing experience,” he said. “It’s hard to describe.”

For Father Jonathan Dizon, the day brought much joy as it meant the start of his priestly ministry.

“I’m very excited,” he said. “It’s truly a blessed day.” He added that he looks forward to celebrating Mass and hearing confessions, as they represent the heart of the priestly ministry.

Following the reception, the priests were honored at celebratory dinners for their families and close friends. The next day, the four offered Masses in their home parishes, including the Topeka parishes of Sacred Heart-St. Joseph and Most Pure Heart of Mary, the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence, and Cure of Ars in Leawood.

The newly ordained priests will start their first assignments on July 1. Father Morris is assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee and as chaplain of St. James Academy in Lenexa; Father Stover’s first assignment is to St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee and as assistant chaplain of Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park; Father Dizon will serve at Most Pure Heart of Mary and as chaplain of the nearby Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University; and Father Matt Nagle has been assigned to St. Michael the Archangel Parish and as chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park.

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The priests in attendance offer a prayer over the new ordinands from the sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood.

Father Matthew Nagle d His first assignment will

Deacons Jonathan Dizon, Dan Morris, Matthew Nagle and Daniel Stover were all ordained priests on May 23 a

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Father Scott Wallisch, archdiocesan vocations director, lays hands on Deacon Dan Morris as Father Robert Pflumm looks on.

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Archbishop Naumann presents a chalice and paten to Father Matthew Nagle.

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er Matthew Nagle distributes Communion for the first time as a priest. first assignment will be as associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel.

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Monsignor Vince Krische vests Father Daniel Stover. Father Stover will begin his priestly ministry as associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee.

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d priests on May 23 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood.

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Father Stover offers his first blessing as a priest to Archbishop Naumann.

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Father Dizon offers a blessing to his family, many of whom traveled from the Philippines to witness his ordination to the priesthood.

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Archbishop Naumann anoints the hands of Deacon Dan Morris.

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College debt prevents some from pursuing vocation

By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org

“The biggest reason I love the program is that it protects both the donor and the aspirant. By going through the Labouré Society, the money is never in my name.”

K

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Parents and students have heard this pitch for decades: A higher education is the best investment you can make in your future.

Maybe that’s true. But here’s one thing that is definitely true: The debt arising from gaining a higher education can cripple your future.

According to an Aug. 7, 2013, article in Forbes magazine, federal student loan debt totals $16.7 trillion. Because of this debt, young adults are delaying important milestones in life: getting married, having children and buying a house.

And here’s another one you probably haven’t thought about: Student loan debt has become a barrier to young adults joining a religious order or going into the seminary.

That’s right — student loan debt is a vocations killer.

In February 2012, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University in Washington released a report on educational debt and vocations to religious life.

Included among the findings of the CARA report: • One third of serious inquirers had educational debt at the time of their inquiry. This came out to 4,328 seri-

Briana Murphy, a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa

ous inquirers with an average debt of $28,000.

• Seven in 10 religious institutes surveyed — 69 percent — turned away at least some inquirers because of their educational debt.

For Briana Murphy, these aren’t just statistics. They’re her life.

Murphy, a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa, graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison in December 2014 with a bachelor of arts degree in theology.

Murphy began to sense a call to religious life late during her high school years. Later, while attending Benedictine, she learned about an Argentinebased religious order called the Servidoras — the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara.

“I was accepted in the last semester

of my senior year [of college],” said Murphy. “The only thing I need to do before I enter is to account for my student loans.”

That is, pay off $88,000 of college debt (plus interest) or formulate a plan of action for paying off the loan.

Fortunately, she’s found some help from the Labouré Society.

The society, founded in 2003 by a Michigan businessman Cy Laurent, is a merit-based grant program. It has helped more than 257 men and women enter the priesthood or religious life.

Aspirants to the priesthood or religious life are formed into small groups, called “classes.” Members of the class are trained in fundraising and sharing their vocation stories. The funds do not go to the aspirants personally, but to a class fund, with about 10 percent

used to train upcoming classes.

“We fundraise as a class together for six months,” said Murphy. “Each of us has a goal of raising $45,000.”

If she can’t meet her goal by the end of June, she will join the next class. If she can make her goal, she will be free to enter the Servidoras.

“The Labouré Society has done a beautiful job in the way they set up the program,” said Murphy. “A lot of people are hesitant to give to an organization rather than me, individually. A lot of people just want to write me a check.

“But the biggest reason I love the program is that it protects both the donor and the aspirant. By going through the Labouré Society, the money is never in my name.”

This gives her the opportunity to discern her vocation free of feelings of obligation or pressure from her loans.

The donors are protected, too, because 100 percent of the funds are used for vocations. If an aspirant leaves, the money stays to help other aspirants.

For information about the Labouré Society, call Murphy at (913) 486-1297; send her an email at: briana@laboure aspirant.org; or go to the website at: labouresociety.org. For information about the individual aspirants, click on the “Aspirants” tab on the home page, then scroll down and click on “Meet the Aspirants.”

Contemplating the Holy Eucharist June 12 - 14, 2015

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How can we join the Holy Eucharist with a “listening heart” (cf. St. Benedict): pondering, meditating, in silent reverence? Not so much expecting “to get something out of it,” but rather wishing “to get into the mystery” itself? The Lord wants to share his life with us.

FR. MAURITIUS WILDE, OSB, PH.D., is the author of several books and directs retreats regularly. For his reflections on the Holy Rule of St. Benedict, listen to Spirit Catholic Radio or visit www.DiscerningHearts.com. He serves as Prior of our monastery in Schuyler.

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Family life brightens a sometimes dark world

Editor’s Note: Catholics throughout the country have been invited to join in the 10-month preparation for the World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia this September. This reflection is based on the seventh chapter of the meeting’s catechesis “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org

T

he family has been portrayed many ways in films too numerous to count. Among the most memorable of film families is the Corleone family in “The Godfather” trilogy.

The series traces the family from a single orphan boy escaping the violence of his native Sicily to the Corleones’ rise to become the most powerful Mafia family in America.

There is real love in the Corleone family, but it becomes warped and twisted by sin, ultimately leading to tragedy. The Corleone family failed because it became a school of sin, not virtue.

The church holds out a better choice.

“At its best, the family is a school of love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, mutual respect, patience and humility in the midst of a world darkened by selfishness and conflict,” according to “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the catechesis for the World Meeting of Families Sept. 22-25.

Humans are fallen creatures and do not always love as they should. This is true in the family, where the relationship of man and woman is threatened by the “regime of sin.”

The “regime of sin” includes not only personal sin, but also a long list of external forces and situations.

Among those external forces and situations is poverty. Stable marriages and families help overcome poverty, but poverty works against the aforementioned.

The catechesis notes: “If we care for the

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The family is the foundation of society, thus public authorities have a duty to protect and serve the family. poor, we will be serving families.”

Another force against families is the commodification of sex by the mass culture. This commodification sells us a destructive illusion: If we can afford it, it’s consensual and we want it, then we ought to have it.

This commodification is seen in attitudes toward masturbation, pornography, contraception and so-called samesex “marriage.”

The church teaches that the family — and marriage — is something founded on nature, the “antecedent to civil society.”

The family is the foundation of society, thus public authorities have a duty to

organic connection to sexual difference and procreation; that marriage is something negotiable and “accountable only to self-referential human consent,” and merely “a voluntary agreement between autonomous bearers of individual rights.”

By contrast, the church holds out the truth that marriage and the family are a gift of God, a sacrament of the covenant of mercy. The family is a place where its members practice the art of self-giving and sacrifice after the pattern of God’s covenant — everything flowing from Jesus himself.

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The church, for its part, must resist modern efforts to redefine marriage as something “infinitely plastic . . . subordinate and malleable to political will.”

Increasingly, there are attempts to promote the idea that marriage is merely a matter of individual preference, with no

• What are the connections between the church’s care for the poor and its teaching about sex and chastity?

• What are the challenges to chastity in your community? How can your parish support people who want to live according to the church’s teachings?

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12 CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT Annual appeal coordinator - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking an individual with administrative experience in managing fundraising appeals. The position is essential to the successful operation of the archdiocese’s annual appeal and reports to the executive director of stewardship and development. Ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing; have experience working in a fundraising environment; be proficient at data input and analysis; and demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal. Position requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years experience in a fundraising environment, preferably experience utilizing Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database. A complete job description, application and benefits information are available on the archdiocese’s website at: www.archkck. org/jobs. Interested individuals should mail cover letter, resume and application by June 19 to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Office of Human Resources, Appeal Coordinator Search, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, or send by email to: jobs@archkck.org.

Sales professionals - We respect your many years of experience; we value and need your wisdom. We only ask if you are “coachable”? If so, Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas has openings for sales trainees in our Johnson, Shawnee and Wyandotte County area cemeteries. An excellent earning of $40K to $50K+ in commission is legitimate income potential for the first year. Training allowance your first 30 days, then draw + commission with bonus opportunities. Med, life, dental, optical, prescription, 401(k) plans, etc., are some of the many perks our employees receive. Excellent opportunities for women and men interested in sales career and in helping people. Advancement opportunities are available for hardworking and focused individuals. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends when our client families are available to see us in their homes. Once you learn our formula for success, your schedule is determined by you.

Please email your resume and contact information to: rcarr@cathcemks.org or fax to (913) 353-1413.

Early education director - St. Therese North has an opening for the director of the early education center. The highly accredited center cares for about 160 children, ranging in age from six weeks to five years. The ideal candidate will have both educational and administrative experience at this level, with bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (master’s preferred) or equivalent experience. Outstanding people and leadership skills are required, as well as excellent organizational ability. Duties include planning, budgeting, serving as a liaison with parents, supervising and evaluating staff and directing the afterschool program. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a pastor’s letter of recommendation.

Interested candidates may apply online at: http://app.hire ology.com/s/44033.

Pastoral associate - Visitation Parish in Kansas City, Missouri, is accepting applications for immediate hire of a pastoral associate. Responsibilities will include baptism preparation, RCIA, social concerns and seniors ministry. In addition to being a practicing Catholic, a degree in ministry, education or theology and prior experience are important for consideration. Salary will be commensurate with education/experience and includes benefits. Visitation is a vibrant, Vatican II community of 1300 families with a professional staff. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Fr. Pat Rush, 5141 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112. For more information, contact Fr. Pat at (816) 7537422 or frpat@church.visitation.org.

Field supervisor - Catholic Cemeteries is seeking an individual for a full-time field supervisor position for Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, hours Mon. - Sat. The successful candidate will be proficient operating a backhoe and other heavy equipment. This person must be capable of directing and supervising field crew members. Cemetery experience is a plus, but not needed. Must be a fast learner and flexible on hours. Benefits included. Interested individuals should contact Sharon Vallejo at (866) 336-3845 or send an email with resume to: svallejo@ catholiccemeterieskc.org.

Administrative assistant - St. Ann Church, Prairie Village, is seeking an administrative assistant for the ministry office. The position is a 12 - 15 hour per week position and requires a flexible work schedule (select evenings and weekends). The ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive, have the ability to multitask, have good communication and organizational skills, and work well with volunteers. This person must have a love of the youth and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Send resume and letter of interest by email to: mleach@stannpv.org.

Teachers - The Goddard School, 21820 W. 115th Terr., Olathe, is looking for qualified lead teachers and assistant teachers — both full- and part-time positions available. Infant lead teacher, full time; assistant teacher, full-time floating position; preschool teacher, full and part time. In our warm, loving atmosphere our highly qualified teachers support the healthy development of children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on our FLEX program, Goddard developmental guidelines and our monthly school theme. Lead teachers also complete other duties such as electronic daily attendance reports, progress reports and parent conferences. The hands-on efforts of the school owner and directors allow our teachers to focus on their children, their lesson plans and teaching to ensure a fun-filled day of learning.

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THELEAVEN.COM | JUNE 5, 2015 Full-time benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, opportunities for professional development and career growth, and a great working environment. Qualified candidates must meet or exceed Kansas regulations, have strong communication skills and desire to learn and implement the Goddard School programs. Lead teachers should have an early childhood education degree or a CDA or a degree in a related field with an emphasis in early childhood education. Prior experience in a child care setting is preferred. Please specify for which position you are applying. To apply, forward your resume by email to: olathe2ks@goddardschools.com, attention Mandy Ellis, director.

Development director - Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is hiring a director of leadership giving. The ideal candidate will successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by Catholic social teaching, while working to obtain financial resources to meet the organization’s goals and objectives.

This role will manage the major gifts function of the development department which provides a significant portion of total fundraising. Duties include prospect management, solicitations, cultivation, volunteer relations, planned giving and support. The ideal candidate will have five years in development, fundraising and/or planned giving experience. For more information, visit the website at: https:// catholiccharitiesks.applicantpool.com/jobs/35330.html.

Handbell choir director - Talented handbell choir seeks paid director for weekly rehearsals and monthly Masses at Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa. View the job description online at: www.htlenexa.org/music-ministries. Position begins July 1. Contact Dr. Chloë Stodt at (913) 895-0682 or send an email to: cstodt@htlenexa.org.

Accountant - Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, is seeking an accountant to work 20 - 30 hours per week. This position is responsible for managing the financial processes for the parish, including the school, early education center and cafeteria. Functions include maintaining the general ledger, managing offertory/capital income and accounts payable, administering payroll and employee benefits, preparing financial statements for the bulletin and monthly reporting for the finance council, and other general administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a high degree of accounting accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and under time constraints.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field with a minimum three to five years’ experience. A complete job description is available online at: www.htlenexa.org/employment-opportunities. Interested individuals should mail cover letter and resume by June 15 to the attention of the business manager at Holy Trinity Parish, 9150 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS 66215 or by email to: smalone@htlenexa.org.

Montessori certified teacher - St. Agnes Early Education Center is searching for a certified Montessori teacher.

Qualified candidates must also meet the KDHE guidelines for lead teacher. Please submit a resume by email for consideration to Neona Russ at: russ.neona@stagneskc.org before June 12.

Teacher - St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School, Garnett, is seeking a full-time teacher for a 2nd/3rd grade combination class. Applicants must be faith-filled practicing Catholics and be eligible for a Kansas professional license.

Apply online at: archkckcs.org. For more information, call (785) 448-3423.

Drivers - Special Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking part-time drivers for its school-age program located in Lenexa. Candidates must be able to drive a 13-passenger minibus, similar to a 15-passenger van.

CDL not required, but must have an excellent driving record. Candidates would pick up children from area schools and then work directly with them when arriving back at the center. Experience preferred. Must have strong work ethic and the ability to work with children.

Insurance provided. Background check will be conducted. Great opportunity for retired persons or those seeking a second job. Job responsibilities include: ensuring safety and well-being of children who are being transported at all times, including loading and unloading.

Driving short, round-trip routes to elementary schools in Lenexa/Olathe area. Summer only: Driving short, roundtrip routes to two Lenexa city pools. Maintaining mileage log. Keeping interior of vehicle clean. Apply by sending an email to chris@specialbeginningsonline.com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa KS 66215.

Technician - Small office is seeking a full-time service technician. A qualified candidate must be mechanically inclined.

Electrical knowledge a plus. This individual would possess the ability to troubleshoot, must have the ability for overnight travel, up to 50%. This position has part-time/full-time availability. Transportation required. Send your resume by email to: contactus@sheerinscientific.com.

Window and millwork contractor salesperson - MidStates Millwork, Inc., is seeking a sales representative to actively call on and develop window and millwork sales with local professional homebuilders. We are seeking a sales leader with strong self motivational experience, ground up hands on experience and a minimum of five years as a salesperson. The applicant needs to be creative, possess strong communication and people skills.

Accuracy is a must. This is an 80% field position. Drug test required. Send resume by email to: tonykmsm@ swbell.net.

Food service director - St. Agnes School, Roeland Park,

is in search of a food service director for the school cafeteria. The food service director oversees the operation of the food service program, is an authorized representative of St. Agnes School to the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) and is responsible for compliance of St. Agnes School with state and federal regulations and requirements related to the food service program. The director will serve as the head cook and supervisor of all kitchen operations. Ideal candidate would have experience in child nutrition program, institutional food preparations and/or kitchen management. The position is a year-round position. Director would prepare food for early education program through 8th grade during school year and food preparation over summer months for summer child care program. Full job description can be found on our website at: www.stagneskc.org by clicking on the “contact us” button and look for “job openings.” Resumes can be sent by email to the attention of the business manager at: gomez.mike@stagneskc.org.

Assistant to the principal - St. Patrick School, Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking an assistant to the principal. This individual oversees the daily operations of the office, answers phones and mail correspondence, prepares deposits, coordinates daily attendance and substitute teachers and serves as point of contact for students, staff, parents and outside contacts. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management and detail-oriented skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and a desire to serve families. Excellent bilingual skills (Spanish/English) in both written and oral communication required.

A high school diploma is required, college degree preferred; along with three to five years experience with administrative support. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume and application to: Kathy Rhodes, St. Patrick’s School, 1066 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112, or send an email to: krhodes@archkckcs.org. The submission deadline is June 30.

Teacher assistant - Special Beginnings, Lenexa, is seeking full- or part-time teacher assistants at all locations. We are looking for a teacher assistant candidate who has an excellent work ethic, heart for children, and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education. Experience and/or education is a plus but we will train the right candidate. Teacher assistants will work with the lead teacher to care for and educate the children. Primary responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher with: care and supervision of children, lesson plan implementation, parent communication, cleanliness and organization of classroom. Starting hourly pay ranges based on experience and education. Pay increases are based on job performance.

Opportunities for advancement are available as the company prefers to promote from within. Apply by sending an email to chris@specialbeginningsonline.com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215.

SERVICES Cleaning lady - Reasonable rates; references provided.

Call (913) 940-2959.

Complete plumbing and bath Master plumber for your entire home. Painting, tile install, bath remodeling. Onyx Collection Distributor.

Serving Johnson County for 20 years.

Member Ascension Parish; call Mike at (913) 488-4930.

Professional window cleaning - Residential only. Insured and bonded. Over 40 years experience. Free estimates. Contact Gene Jackson at (913) 593-1495.

K-12 tutoring - Tutor is degreed and has experience in the K-12 curriculum in various subjects and can help in test preps (ACT, SAT, GED, etc.) as well as French, Spanish, piano, guitar, voice and music theory. Sessions are fun and meaningful in context. Sessions are one-on-one, and family discount available. For more information, please call or text Kathleen at (913) 206-2151 or send an email to: klmamuric@yahoo.com.

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: mike@mikehammermoving.com.

CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Organize, fix, assemble, install! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional organizer and “HONEY-DO-LIST” specialist. Call today for a free consultation at (913) 271-5055. Insured. References.

Visit our website at: www.KOATINDUSTRIES.com.

Housecleaning - Old-fashioned cleaning, hand mopping, etc. A thorough and consistent job every time.

References from customers I’ve served for over 17 years.

Call Sharon at (816) 322-0006 (home) or (816) 801-0901 (mobile). Serving the 913 area code area.

Quilted Memories - Your Kansas City Longarm Shop - Nolting Longarm Machines, quilting supplies and machine quilting services. We specialize in memorial quilts - Custom designed memory quilts from your T-shirt collections, photos, baby clothes, college memorabilia, etc., neckties etc. For information or to schedule a free consultation, call (913) 649-2704. Visit the website at: www.quiltedmemoriesllc.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 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.teresakiddlawyer. com. Please do not wait until life seems hopeless before getting good quality legal advice that may solve your financial stress.

Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837.

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) 829-4336.

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.

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — remodel! Johnson County area. Call for a free quote. (913) 709-8401.

Brick mason - Brick, stone, tile and flat work. 22 years of residential/commercial experience. FREE QUOTES - KC metro area. Small and large jobs accepted. Call Jim at (913) 485-4307. www.facebook.com/faganmasonry.

NELSON CREATIONS L.L.C. Home remodeling, design/build, kitchens, baths, all interior and exterior work. Family owned and operated; over 25 years experience. Licensed and insured; commercial and residential. Kirk and Diane Nelson.

(913) 927-5240; nelsport@everestkc.net Local handyman and lawn care - Water heaters, garbage disposals, toilets, faucets, painting, power washing,doors, storm doors, gutter cleaning, wood rot, mowing, carpet, roofing, etc. Member of Holy Angels Parish.

Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118.

The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks to texture repairs and skim coating. We provide professional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655.

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) 829-4336.

Helping Hand Handy Man - Home maintenance chores available by the hour. Special rate for senior and singleparent households. Electrical, painting, wood refinishing, deck repair, yard work, shelving and organizing. Most home problems and needs solved. Member of Prince of Peace, Olathe. Call Mark Coleman at (913) 526-4490.

Get the job done right the first time Kansas City’s Premier Services Decks and fences Power washing, staining and preserving Call for a FREE estimate Brian (913) 952-5965, Holy Trinity parishioner Jim (913) 257-1729, Holy Spirit parishioner 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.

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) 252-1391 DRC Construction We’ll get the job done right the first time.

Windows - Doors - Decks – Siding Repair or replace, we will work with you to solve your problems. Choose us for any window, door, siding or deck project and you’ll be glad you did.

Everything is guaranteed 100% (913) 461-4052 www.windowservicesoverlandpark.com drcconswindows@gmail.com >> Classifieds continue on page 13

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June The 4th Motorcycle Ride to End Alzheimer’s will be held June 6, starting at Callahan’s West, 22917 W. 83rd St., Lenexa. Sign up is from 10 a.m. - noon. For more information, visit the website at: www.ridetoend. blogspot.com; send an email to: bdfarra@ yahoo.com; or call (913) 230-7466.

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St. Joseph Church, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth, will host its 14th annual Germanfest on June 6. A German Mass begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a traditional German dinner from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

The cost to attend is $10 for adults; $4 for children. There will also be a beer garden, German silent auction, a raffle and outdoor music by the Festhaus Musikanten Polka Band from 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, call the parish office at (913) 6823953 or visit the website at: www.icsj.org.

St. Patrick Parish, 302 S. Boyle, Scranton, will host a benefit trail ride at Eisenhower State Park, 29810 S. Fairlawn Rd., Osage City, on June 6. Registration and breakfast will be held from 7 - 8:30 a.m. The ride will be from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be a smoked meat meal at 6 p.m. Please RSVP for the meal. All proceeds will benefit the new church building fund. Preregister by May 31 for a free breakfast on Saturday morning. For more information, call Rhonda Stark at (785) 793-2660 or send an email to: horsnaround _12@yahoo.com.

“Swap and Shop” will be held June 6 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Booths are $25 each or $40 for a double.

For more information, call Fritz Vertz at (913) 515-0621.

A 700-family garage sale will be held June 6 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and June 7 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 22779 Metcalf Rd., Bucyrus.

On Sunday, all items that fit in a trash bag will be $4 a bag. For more information, call (913) 244-2403.

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Sacred Heart - St. Joseph Parish, 312 N.E. Freeman, Topeka, will host a Germanfest on June 6

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Adept Home Improvements Where quality still counts!

Basement finishing, Kitchens and baths, Electrical and plumbing, Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 HARCO Exteriors LLC Your Kansas City fencing specialists Family owned and operated (913) 815-4817 www.harcoexteriorsllc.com Last year was a great year, thank you to all my customers! Spring is around the corner and we do decks, windows, doors, house painting (interior and exterior), wood rot, deck staining and siding. You name it, we can do it. No job too big or small, just give us a call. Insured.

Call Josh at (913) 709-7230.

House painting Interior and exterior; wall paper removal.

Power washing, fences, decks.

30 years experience. References. Reasonable rates.

Call Joe at (913) 620-5776.

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.

Concrete construction - Tear out and replace stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, footings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; references. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: dandeeconst@aol.com

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- 7. There will be authentic German food, games, bingo, booths, auctions and drawings for prizes. For more information, visit the website at: www.sacredheartstjoseph catholic.org.

A summer festival to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held June 7 from noon - 4 p.m. at the Sisters’ convent, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be homemade tacos and tamales, Italian sausage and barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream and Spanish desserts to eat. There will also be games, booths, drawings for cash prizes, a variety booth, and tote bags and cookbooks for sale. For more information, call (913) 371-3423.

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“Consecrating Your Life and Sacred Space” conference will be held June 10 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Savior Pastoral Center, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, call Elizabeth Zeller at (816) 8333312.

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Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will 10-13 host a garage sale June 10 from 3 - 7 p.m.; June 11 from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.; June 12 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and June 13 from 8 a.m. - noon. The cost for all-you-can-fit bags are $5 or $10.

A “Medieval Manuscript Illumination Workshop” will be held 11-12 June 11 - 12 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, call Elizabeth Zeller at (816) 833-3312.

A prayer vigil for the feast of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on June 11 at St. Joseph Parish, 11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee. The prayer vigil will include the rosary, vespers, act of reparation, Litany of the Sacred Heart and chaplet of the Sacred Heart.

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St. Mary and St. Anthony Parish, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will host its annual parish ethnic festival on June 13. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m., and the eve-

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Swalms Organizing - Downsizing - Clean Out Service.

Reduce clutter - Any space organized. Shelving built on site. Items hauled for recycling and donations. 20 years exp, insured. Call Tillar: (913) 375-9115. WWW.SWALMS ORGANIZING.COM. Lawn/Landscaping - Mowing, mulch, dirt work, sod, tree trimming, landscape rock, gutter cleaning, and power washing. Mention this ad for special pricing. Call (816) 509-0224.

CAREGIVING Live-in companion/caregiver - 15 years experience providing quality care that includes assisting with bathing and dressing, personal hygiene, cooking, light housework, dispensing medications, keeping doctor appointments, running errands and basically doing everything to keep you happy, healthy and at home. Excellent references available. Call Mary at (913) 526-6235.

Caregiver - 45 year old female. Lots of caregiving experience. Flexible hours. Excellent references. Please call Kara at (913) 909-6659.

Day care openings - Infant to preschool age. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Reasonable rates. Easy access to I-635, I-35 and I-70. Fenced yard. Excellent references.

Many years of experience. Call Sandy at (913) 927-1309.

Caregiver - CNA home health care specialist provides TLC in the comfort of the client’s residence. Available 24 hours or part-time. Affordable, excellent references, 25 years seasoned experience, nonsmoker. Call (816) 8068104.

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 -

ning will continue on the parish grounds until 9 p.m. There will be Hispanic, Irish and German food, a DJ, and more fun for the whole family.

Adam Wilczak as guest speaker on June 18 at 7 p.m. in the faculty lounge. For more information, call Donna Kaberlein at (913) 839-9991.

St. Malachy Church, Beattie, will host its parish picnic on June 14.

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 age 10 and under. There will also be bingo, games, quilts, a country store and raffle. The auction will begin at 8 p.m.

The Knights of Columbus will host a Texas Hold ’em tournament on June 19 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood. Open to anyone 21 years of age and older, the proceeds will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation and the KAMO Adventures Foundation. Check-in begins at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7 p.m. For more information, send an email to Erik Bendorf at: e_bendorf@yahoo.com.

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The Little Sisters of the Poor will host a summer festival on June 14 from noon - 5 p.m. Festivities will be held at 8745 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, Missouri, and include outdoor games, food, a garage sale, entertainment, a silent auction, a bake sale, a craft sale and a cash raffle. All proceeds go to benefit the Sisters’ home for the elderly poor. For more information, call (816) 761-4744.

Sacred Heart Parish, Paxico, will host its annual chicken dinner on June 14 at the parish hall in Newbury, a mile and a half north of Paxico. Buffet-style serving will be from noon - 5 p.m. The cost to attend is: $8 for adults; $3.50 for children ages 4 - 12; and free for children ages 3 and younger. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. There will also be bingo, games, raffles and a silent auction.

St. James Church, 512 Kansas Ave., Wetmore, will host its picnic and auction on June 14. A roast beef and ham dinner will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. The cost to attend is: $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 4 - 10; and free for children age 3 and under. The auction starts at 8 p.m. in the hall. There will also be games for all ages.

The Knights of Columbus Council 3768 will host a pancake breakfast on June 17 at Christ the King Parish, Davern Hall, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas, to raise funds for the Little Brothers/Little Sisters of the Lamb. The cost to attend is $5 per adult; $3 for children under the age of 12.

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Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, bereavement support group will host Father

Senior Care, Lenexa: (913) 422-1591 or Lawrence: (785) 727-1816 or www.benefitsofhome.com.

Caregiver - Caregiver with over 20 years experience wants to care for your loved ones. Energetic, strong and fun, can provide care and transportation for male or female. Excellent references. Call Vivian at (913) 292-4829.

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.

VACATION Great Colorado Getaway! - Completely furnished three- story condo, sleeps 10. 3 BR, Wi-Fi, all cooking facilities, satellite, deck with gorgeous views! Hunting, fishing, hiking, train rides through the mountains and much more! For rates and reservations, visit the website at: www.cucharavacationrentals.com, then Aspen Valley Lookout.

Branson getaway - Walk-in condo on Pointe Royale Golf Course. Sleeps six. Close to lakes and entertainment.

Fully furnished. Pool and hot tub available. No cleaning fee. Nightly rates. Wi-Fi available. Discounts available.

Call (913) 515-3044.

REAL ESTATE For sale or rent - Pinebrook condo, 7428 W. 102nd Ct., Overland Park. Beautiful big living and dining room. 1 BR, 1 BA, sunroom, eat-in kitchen. Almost everything is new.

Furnished. Heat and hot water included. Lots of storage space, walk-in closet. No smoking or pets. $75,000 for sale, or $850 rent per month. Call Mrs. Booker at (913) 341-8273.

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Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 11917 will host a 19-20 barbecue contest June 19 - 20 at 34th and Shawnee Dr., Kansas City Kansas, to benefit Our Lady of Unity Parish and the Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic. For more information, visit the website at: shkofcbbq.weebly.com or call (816) 673-4342.

Holy Name Parish, 1001 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, will host an ice cream social on June 20. There will be live music, games, raffles, a silent auction and drinks.

The social will run from 4 - 11 p.m.

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph will host “Outpace Poverty” on June 20 beginning at 8 a.m. on the north lawn of the National World War I Museum, 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, Missouri. Join the Catholic community — walk, stroll or jog — in this show of support for our neighbors in need. There will be a finish line festival that includes music, food and drink, and visits from the Royals’ Sluggerrr and KC Wolf. Free registration is now open.

Organize a parish or family team today online at: www.outpacepoverty.org.

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Wanted to buy - I NEED HOUSES! I buy them as is, with no repairs. You can even leave behind what you don’t want. We buy houses that need foundation or roof repair.

All sales are cash with no strings attached. Please call Mark Edmondson at (913) 980-4905. Holy Trinity Parish member.

FOR SALE 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.

For sale - Golden Lift Chair, avocado, new remote and new scissor frame, good condition. Back of chair, 44 inches top to floor. Lenexa. Call (913) 894-2825.

WANTED TO BUY 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 - Lionel trains. Call (913) 485-6700.

Antiques wanted Coca-Cola items and old signs.

Indian rugs, turquoise jewelry.

Old wrist and pocket watches, postcards and photographs. Check your attic or basements for treasures.

Call Chris at (913) 593-7507.

Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, pottery, sterling, china dinnerware.

Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179.

St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee

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MARK MY WORDS

TENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 7 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) Ex 24: 3-8 Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18 Heb 9: 11-15 Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26 June 8 Monday 2 Cor 1: 1-7 Ps 34: 2-9 Mt 5: 1-12 June 9 Ephrem, deacon, doctor of the church 2 Cor 1: 18-22 Ps 119: 129-133, 135 Mt 5: 13-16 June 10 Wednesday 2 Cor 3: 4-11 Ps 99: 5-9 Mt 5: 17-19 June 11 Barnabas, apostle Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 Ps 98: 1-6 Mt 5: 20-26 June 12 THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9 (Ps) Is 12: 2-6 Eph 3: 8-12, 14-19 Jn 19: 31-37 June 13 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor of the church 2 Cor 5: 14-21 Ps 103: 1-4, 9-12 Mt 5: 33-37 June 14 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ez 17: 22-24 Ps 92: 2-3, 13-16 2 Cor 5: 6-10 Mk 4: 26-34 June 15 Monday 2 Cor 6: 1-10 Ps 98: 1, 2b, 3-4 Mt 5: 38-42 June 16 Tuesday 2 Cor 8: 1-9 Ps 146: 2, 5-9a Mt 5: 43-48 June 17 Wednesday 2 Cor 9: 6-11 Ps 112: 1bc-4, 9 Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 June 18 Thursday 2 Cor 11: 1-11 Ps 111: 1b-4, 7-8 Mt 6: 7-15 June 19 Romuald, abbot 2 Cor 11: 18, 21-30 Ps 34: 2-7 Mt 6: 19-23 June 20 Saturday 2 Cor 12: 1-10 Ps 34: 8-13 Mt 6: 24-34

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Prayer is your travel insurance

y now, it’s second nature to me: Whenever I step into a hot shower, I say a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving.

Hot showers were something that I took for granted until July 1980. At that time, I was working for several weeks as a deacon in Njabini, a small town in central Kenya. I’d just arrived there when the Italian missionary in charge asked if I’d like a hot shower after I put my things away. Gratefully, I said yes.

“OK,” he said. “Go to that outbuilding over there and you’ll find some wood. Put some in the stove to start the water heating . . .”

I don’t think I heard the rest of what he said; I was so shocked. Where was the faucet that I just had to turn to get hot water? Suffice it to say that my time in East Africa was one cold shower after another. But being in Kenya, and seeing such wonderful people and beautiful sights, will always be a treasured and magical time for me.

These summer months are when most of us take vacations. Not all travelers are prepared for the experience, though, as is seen from these comment cards given to the staff members at the Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming: • “Trails need to be wider

FATHER MARK GOLDASICH Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. so people can walk while holding hands.”

• “Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.”

• “Too many bugs and leeches and spider and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the areas of these pests.”

• “Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them.”

• “A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed?”

• “Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.”

• “A McDonald’s would be nice at the trailhead.”

• “The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.”

Unfortunately, such silly comments are not limited to wilderness areas in Wyoming. Here are some other

tion, remind yourself why you’re traveling. Ultimately, it’s for relaxation and for the opportunity to experience things that you normally wouldn’t find at home — new sights, new people, different foods — and to discover this marvelously diverse world that God has given us.

Almost always, you can depend on some crazy things happening — a delayed flight, a rainy day, a flat tire, an irritable local. Welcome these as part of the adventure. They make great stories later on, so pay attention to all the details!

It’s always a good idea to pray before traveling. I say one written by Father Ed Hays in his book, “Prayers for the Domestic Church.”

It asks God to “spread the road before us with beauty and adventure. May all the highways ahead of us be free of harm and evil.”

In addition to a “heart wrapped in wonder,” the prayer says: “Always awake to Your Sacred Presence and to Your divine compassionate love, may we see in all that happens to us, in the beautiful and the bad, the mystery of Your holy plan.”

Safe travels to all! But if things do get stressful, just shrug and say, “I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”

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Jesus is ‘scapegoat’ for sins of mankind

he Rev. Fred Phelps of local fame, as well as the Rev. Jerry Falwell and the Rev. Pat Robertson, all blamed the attacks of 9/11 on the United States’ tolerance of homosexuals. This recalls how the Nazis blamed German economic hardships on the Jews. These are all extreme examples of scapegoating.

We all tend to scapegoat, albeit to a lesser degree. We might blame the newspapers for reporting news that upsets us. We might stereotype a particular ethnic or racial group, without regard for individual responsibility.

The French anthropologist and literary critic René Girard emphasizes the role of scapegoating in religion.

He maintains that scape-

POPE FRANCIS

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. goating led to the practice of sacrifice. People would blame someone for a problem, then put that person to death. Even with the movement away from human sacrifice to animal sacrifice, the death of the animal was seen as the solution to the problem. Christianity differs from other religions in its understanding of sacrifice.

Church leaders cannot be indifferent to the plight of immigrants, and it is “inexcusable” not to promote cooperation between a host nation and countries of origin, Pope Francis told bishops from the Dominican Republic. “It is important to integrate immigrants into society and to welcome them in the church community,” he said May 28.

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doozies, reported by Wanderlust travel magazine: • “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta’ time — that should be banned.”

• “The beach was too sandy.”

• A hotel guest in Australia complained that his soup was too thick and strong. He was inadvertently slurping the gravy at the time.

• “We bought Ray-Ban sunglasses for five euros (about $5.50) from a street vendor, only to find out they were fake.”

• “No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled.”

• “It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England; it only took the Americans three hours to get home.”

• “The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the accommodation.’ We’re trainee hairdressers — will we be OK staying there?”

• A woman threatened to call police after claiming that she’d been locked in her room by the staff at the hotel. She’d mistaken the “do not disturb” sign on the back of her door as a warning to remain in her room.

I hope that these comments made you smile. If you’re heading out on vaca-

Instead of blaming the victim, it calls us to acknowledge our own guilt.

The classic example of that is Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Through our sins, we are responsible for his death.

Above all, our sins involve our blaming others for the evils and problems of our world.

This Sunday, as we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the readings will emphasize the sacrificial dimension of the Eucharist. The Gospel reading, which describes the Last Supper, reports that Jesus, in taking the cup of wine, said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which will be shed for you.”

Jesus’ words refer back to the sacrifice described in the first reading, Ex 24:3-8, in which Moses establishes

The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican, meeting the pope and Vatican officials to report on the situations in their dioceses. Noting the Dominican Republic each year receives a large influx of immigrants, especially Haitians trying to escape poverty, the pope told the bishops that immigrants need pastoral and charitable care. Such attention “leaves no room for the indifference of church

the covenant between God and the people of Israel.

He tells them, “This is the blood of the covenant.”

By these words, Jesus identifies his death that will take place on the cross as a sacrifice, along the same lines as the sacrifice of Moses at Mount Sinai. He has been unjustly blamed for crimes against God and the people. He is a scapegoat.

That is why he was sacrificed. He was sacrificed once and for all. That is to say, his sacrifice is meant to put an end to all other sacrifices, to the scapegoating of others. At the same time, through the Eucharist, the one sacrifice of the cross is made present to us. That is why we sometimes call it the unbloody sacrifice of the Mass.

clergy,” he said, adding that it was “inexcusable to not promote initiatives of fraternity and peace between both nations,” which exist on the same Caribbean island. The church needs to work with government authorities in order to find “solutions of solidarity” for those who lack the proper documents or are denied their basic rights, he said.

— CNS

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JUNE 5, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM Ginny and Russ Mueller, members of Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 13 with an open house for family and friends. The couple was married June 10, 1950, at St. Peter Cathedral, Belleville, Illinois.

Their children are: Diane Fouraker, Camdenton, Missouri; Linda Slagle, Marietta, Georgia; and Beth Eppler, Olathe. They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Paul and Martina (Deiter) Hiegert, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Paxico, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 31 with a Mass of thanksgiving and a family dinner.

The couple was married on June 4, 1955, at Sacred Heart. Their children are: Douglas Hiegert, Newbury; Keith Hiegert, Eskridge; Gloria Townsend, Topeka; Mary Jane Hiegert, Topeka; Audry Glotzbach, Maple Hill; Dean Hiegert, Topeka; Brenda Gosch, San Antonio; Wayne Hiegert, Topeka; and Brian Hiegert, Wichita. They also have 37 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Patricia and David Isabell, members of Holy Angels Parish, B a s e h o r, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12. The couple was married on June 12, 1965, at St. Anthony Church, Kansas City, Kansas. They have a son, Sean Isabell, and two granddaughters. They will celebrate with their family with a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Judy (Stafford) and Michael Hurla, members of Mother Teresa Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30 with a renewal of vows by Father Tom Aduri at 4 p.m. Mass at Mother Teresa, followed by a reception, dinner and dance in the fellowship hall. The couple was married on May 22, 1965, at Church of the Assumption, Topeka. Their children are: Michelle Shea; Christine Kottman; Brian Hurla; and Bradley Hurla (deceased). They also have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Geri (Pacha) and Melvin Scheller, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Emporia, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows at Mass on May 31 at St. Joseph Church, East Pleasant Plain, Iowa, followed by a family dinner at Lake Darling Lodge in Brighton, Iowa. Their children are: Mike Scheller, Emporia; Sandy Ruether, Leawood; and Dan Scheller, Emporia. They also have nine grandchildren.

Ada (Mondero) and Eugene “Gene” Young, members of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lansing, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3.

The couple was married on June 3, 1950, at St. Francis de Sales

by Father Harry A. Imhof. Their children are: David Young, Michael Young, Ann Hoins and Tom Young. They also have 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Mary (Karnowski) and Bill Dinkel, members of St. Matthew Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 7 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Matthew hall. The couple was married on May 29, 1950, at Holy Name Church, Topeka. Their children are: Billy Dinkel; Becky Norris; Patty Bullock; Tom Dinkel; Susan Brown; and Cindy Billau.

They also have 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mary (Burns) and John Triggs, members of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 21 with a Mass followed by a family luncheon. The couple was married on June 18, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Valley Falls. Their children are: Jim Triggs, Lawrence; John Triggs, Shawnee; Brigid Triggs, Olathe; Tim Triggs, Topeka; and Ann Linder, Lenexa. They also have 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Richard and Dee (Stiefermann) Andra, members of St. Benedict Parish, Atchison, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30.

The couple was married on May 29, 1965, at St. Joseph Church, Westphalia, Missouri. Their children are: Janelle Stamm, Lenexa; Jean Murray, Leavenworth; Cyndy Detlefson, Kansas City, Kansas; and Diane Thompson, Smithville, Missouri. They also have 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A celebration with family was held at their home.

Gary Kevin and Donna (Gooderl) Montague, members of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 15. The couple was married on May 15, 1965, at Church of the Assumption in Topeka.

Their children are: Kerry Beller, Overland Park; Erin O’Reilly, Overland Park; Tara Spiller, Lenexa; Shannon Mailliard, Overland Park; Katie Messer, Olathe; and Kylie Vaughn, Pawleys Island, South Carolina. They also have 13 grandchildren. The 26 family members plan to celebrate by taking a Western Caribbean cruise in June.

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Linnenkamp, members of Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12. A family dinner hosted by their children was held in Arizona. They have planned a trip to the Canadian Maritime Provinces at a later date. The couple was married on June 12, 1965, at Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys, Iowa, by Father Hilary Gaul. Their children are: Brad Linnenkamp, Lawrence; Brent Linnenkamp, Scottsdale, Arizona; and Heather Linnenkamp, Tempe, Arizona. They also have four grandchildren.

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Angels hit the green for golf benefit

By Monte Mace Special to The Leaven

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ANSAS City, Kan. — Don’t be surprised if you see a traffic jam caused by gawkers and paparazzi snapping photos at Painted Hills Golf Course here in late June. And don’t be shocked if you see Sisters dressed in white habits and veils sinking putts on the putting green.

Attracting all the attention will be the annual golf outing to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, an order of women religious with its provincial motherhouse in Kansas City, Kansas.

The 20th golf classic to benefit the Sisters is scheduled for June 26 at Painted Hills Golf Course, 7101 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas.

Proceeds will go toward renovating the Sisters’ convent.

The Sisters provide in-home nursing care for the homebound and seriously ill throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area — and do it free of charge.

But they wouldn’t be able to act as angels of mercy without the funds raised by events such as the golf tournament; a summer festival in June at the Sisters’ convent; a pancake breakfast in October at the Cathedral of St. Peter; a January spaghetti dinner at St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kansas, which has served as many as 2,000 people; and a large biennial gala at Church of the Ascension, Overland Park.

The Men’s Group hosts the golf tournament, and the Mary, Health

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of the Sick Guild hosts the pancake breakfast and summer festival; benefactors and friends of the Sisters, Servants host the other major events. The Men’s Group and the women’s guild have members from parishes in Johnson and Wyandotte counties with support from across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The Sisters are like celebrities at the golf tournament, according to George Gallup, who heads up the Men’s Group.

“It’s the charm of the event,” he said. “People want to see them.

They have a putting contest and, one year, there was almost an automobile accident [from people staring]. One year, a photo taken

by The Kansas City Star won an

Don’t miss the summer festival Enjoy good food and fun at the summer festival to benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary on June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the Sisters’ convent, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

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 booths including dolls from Mexico and povitica; a drawing for cash prizes; raffles; a variety booth; and tote bags and cookbooks for sale.

For more information about the festival, call (913) 371-3423.

award. It showed the Sisters jumping up after a putt.”

The golf classic is a fun event.

But it has a serious purpose. Gallup says the event raises about $25,000 per year for the Sisters and estimates the spaghetti dinner raises approximately the same amount.

The pancake breakfast and summer festival generate another $1820,000.

Those funds allow the Sisters to provide their one-on-one, compassionate care.

Father Harry Schneider, rector of St. Peter Cathedral in Kansas City, Kansas, said he appreciates the support given to the Sisters.

“The Sisters have an incredibly important ministry in this area,” said Father Schneider, who has experienced firsthand the excellent nursing care provided by the Sisters.

“Last summer after my knee replacement surgery, several Sisters came to the rectory for my nursing care,” he said. “Sister Margarita, who is trained in physical therapy, came regularly to lead me in the exercises that augmented my regular outpatient therapy.”

“My doctor was impressed with my recovery,” said Father Schneider. But he knows who deserves all the credit. “I owe it to the ministry of the Sisters.”

In turn, Sister Fabiola Fernandez, SM, who coordinates with the Men’s Group and the Mary, Health of the Sick Guild women’s group, said the Sisters have received “incalculable acts of kindness and generosity of many people in the Kansas City area.”

“These men have truly been

Register to play in the golf tournament Registration and lunch are from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Amino Brothers Co., Inc., is the lunch sponsor. At 12:20 p.m., the Sisters will participate in a putting contest.

The four-person scramble will start at 1 p.m. The hole in one prize is a 2015 Jeep Renegade SUV, with additional par-three prizes sponsored by Overland Park Jeep Dodge Chrysler. The day will conclude at 5 p.m. with beverages, sandwiches and awards.

The golf event is open to men and women. Registration fee is $125 per individual golfer and includes lunch, green fees, golf cart and refreshments. A special family plan of $100 per golfer and sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information or a registration form for the golf scramble, visit the website at: www. sisterservantsgolfouting.com or contact George Gallup at (913) 342-5018 or by email at: ggallup @kc.rr.com.

hands and feet of the guild for all the events that these generous women host to raise funds for us,” said Sister Fabiola. “Lately, some in this group of men have decided to help in a more direct way with our ministry of caring for the sick in their homes free of charge by providing volunteer transportation for some of the families.

“The words of Jesus, ‘I was sick and you visited me,’ certainly apply.”

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