06-15-12 Vol. 33 No. 41

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The bishops of Kansas, from left, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City, Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Salina, and Bishop Michael Jackels of Wichita will lead the Rally for Religious Freedom June 29 on the south steps of the state Capitol in Topeka.

Are you ready to rally?

Rally speaker: ‘Look up and take notice’

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By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff

TOPEKA — Now is a critical time for every Catholic to stand up and pay attention, believes Cathy Ruse, senior fellow for legal studies with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. “I think everybody should pay attention when the bishops speak in unison — and forcefully — about an issue of public policy,” said Ruse, who will be the keynote speaker this month at the statewide Rally for ReliCathy Ruse gious Freedom.

The rally will take place on the south steps of the Capitol in Topeka on June 29.

Early this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed details of a health care mandate that will require employers to provide insurance coverage to employees that includes contraceptives, sterilization and drugs that are considered abortifacients.

Catholic entities such as colleges, hospitals and other institutions are included in that requirement, regardless of religious objections.

“Every single [bishop or archbishop] has spoken out and called this a violation of religious freedom,” said Ruse. “Everybody should look up and take notice.”

Thousands are expected to attend the Rally for Religious Freedom June 29 on the steps of the Capitol in Topeka.

The Kansas rally — which will bring together thousands of Catholics from across the state to the Capitol from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on June 29 — is one of many similar events across the country.

It is part of a nationwide “Fortnight for Freedom” called for by the U.S. bishops to heighten the awareness of all Americans to the threat this mandate represents to the religious liberty of all. Running from June 21-July 4, the Fortnight focuses on our American heritage of religious liberty and is intended to be a time not only of prayer, study, and catechesis, but also of public action.

This is an unprecedented occurrence and an important issue, Ruse said.

Ruse, who has written numerous columns on the issue, converted to Catholi-

cism after she graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington. D.C..

She went on to work for some time at the USCCB. And she sees unprecedented unity on this issue.

In her keynote address at the rally, Ruse expects to draw on a “beautiful” idea from Cardinal William H. Keeler, the retired archbishop of Baltimore, who said, referring to the work of Catholic schools, “We don’t educate our students because they are Catholic. We educate them because we are Catholic.”

And Catholics aren’t alone in noting the threat to religious freedom, said Ruse. In one of her columns on the topic, Ruse referred to more than 2,500 religious leaders who, “in solidarity with the Catholic Church,” signed a letter this year opposing the mandate.

Because the parts of the health care act that have caught Catholics’ attention haven’t yet gone into effect, many people might not even realize its full impact of them, Ruse said.

“If this is allowed to stand, we may well see Catholic institutions closing,” she said. And so many of them are a backbone of today’s society, she added. One in six patients in the United States, for example, is served by a Catholic hospital.

“Real people,” she said, “are going to be affected by this ruling if it causes Catholic institutions to close.”

Catholics can be proud that their church has held fast to its beliefs over hundreds of years, Ruse said, and she doesn’t see that changing.

“The church is going to hold onto her beliefs here, too,” she said.

Overview of the rally’s program • Kansas City soprano Rebecca Lloyd will sing the national anthem.

• Cathy Cleaver Ruse, senior legal fellow at the Family Research Council, will offer the keynote address.

• Governor Sam Brownback will offer an address.

• The bishops of Kansas will be present.

• There will be speeches, Scripture readings, excerpts of founding American documents, and prayers.

• A choir will lead participants in singing a selection of faithinspired, patriotic hymns.

• Hand-held American flags, bottled water, and song sheets will be available at the event.

• An event hotline is available for directions, parking options, and other event-related questions. The hotline number is (913) 9067024.

2 LOCAL NEWS Rose Ann (Hoag) and Ralph Steinbacher, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on ANNIVERSARIES June 30. The couple was married June 30, 1962, at St. Joseph Church, Yates Center. They have nine children, 35 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

T and Bob Stockman, members of St. Patrick parishes in Scranton and Osage City, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniver sar y on June 17 with a reception, hosted by their children, at the Scranton Community Park Building.

The reception will begin immediately after the 10 a.m. Mass. The couple was married on June 13, 1947. Their children and their spouses are: Barbara and Larry Schulte; Beverly Harris (deceased); Bruce and Pat Stockman; Brian and Michele Stockman; and Brenda and Kevin Selman. They also have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to the couple at 21508 Shoreline Drive, Lyndon, KS 66451.

Kenneth and Imogene Schmidt, members of St. Joseph Parish, Olpe, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with on open house on June 24 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Olpe. The couple was married on May 24, 1952, at St. Mary Church, Maydale.

Their children are: Scott Schmidt; Jolene Arndt; Steve Schmidt; Stan Schmidt; and Julie Schmidt. They also have 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Queeny (Mayne) and K. Paul Poulose, members of Sacred HeartSt. Casimir, Leavenworth, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 17 with an 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, followed by a dinner and reception at the Overland Park Marriott. They were married on June 11, 1962, at St. Mary Church in Koratty, Kerala state, India. The celebration will be hosted by their children and their spouses: Anil and Clare Poulose, St. Paul, Minn.; Abraham and Mari Poulose, Shawnee; and Benjamin and Michelle Poulose, Nashville, Tenn. They also have 12 grandchildren.

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THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 Walt and Winnie Tracz, members of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 9 at their home. The couple was married on June 14, 1952, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, Mo. Their children and their spouses are: Mick and Gayla Tracz; and Stanley Dean Tracz. They also have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Donald and Mary (Herken) Gwartney, members of St. Lawrence Parish, Easton, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends on June 17 with a Mass of thanksgiving at 9 a.m., followed by a brunch and reception at St. Lawrence Church and parish hall. The couple was married on June 30, 1942, at St. Lawrence.

The couple’s children and their spouses are: David and Juanita Gwartney; Ben and Kathy Tarbe; Doug and Jacque Gwartney; and Dennis Gwartney. The couple has 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Tony and Judy (Huigens) Kostusik, members of Church of the Nativity, Leawood, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23 with a Mass at Nativity, followed by a dinner reception. The couple was married on June 23, 1962, at St. Gabriel Church, Kansas City, Mo. Their children and their spouses are: Jean and Todd Brower, Overland Park; and Jim and Teresa Kostusik, Stillwell. They also have four grandchildren.

Joan (Gursky) and Harry Hennigh, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Atchison, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniver sar y with a private family celebration on June 30 at Mama Mia’s Restaurant in Leavenworth. The couple was married on June 28, 1952, in Racine, Wis. Their children and their spouses are: Patty and Dennis Gardner; Mike and Karen Hennigh; Dan and Robin Hennigh; and Kathy and Terry Chalfant. A son, Mark Hennigh, is deceased. The couple has 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

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Rosemary (Kinsella) Schmiedeler, members of Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, celebrated their 60th wedding anniver sar y on May 31. The couple was married on May 31, 1952, at St. Peter Canisius Church, Chicago. Their children and their spouse are: Mary Jo Schmiedeler (deceased); Patricia and Michael McKenna; Susie and Michael Barnthouse; Dorothy Schmiedeler; Teresa Schmiedeler and Paul Welling; Judy and Phil Donnellan; and Kathy Schmiedeler and Sam Howe. They also have 11 grandchildren.

Gary and Mary Eleanor (Blaufuss) Baugh, members of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23. The couple was married on June 23, 1962, at St. Mary Church, Hartford,

by Father Alfred Pimple. Their children and their spouses are: Michael Baugh, Topeka; Greg and Jennifer Baugh, Lenexa; Marie and Mike Deasy, Plano, Texas; Christi and Bruce Weldon, Olathe; and Kevin and Barb Baugh, Pottsboro, Texas. They also have 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. They will celebrate with a Mass on June 23, followed by a backyard party at their home for family and friends.

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Archbishop Naumann’s weekly calendar

June 15 Catholic Housing of Wyandotte County benefit dinner — Livestrong Sporting Park June 16 Evening of prayer and reflection for young adults — Cathedral of St. Peter June 17 Mass for Junior Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver June 18 Mass and reception at residence — Catholic Charities June 19 Administrative Team meeting Leavenworth Catholic schools corporate meeting

June 20 Hayden corporate meeting Donnelly board social June 21 Catholic Education Foundation meeting Resurrection School board meeting June 25-27 Catholic Leadership Institute for Bishops — Charlotte, N.C.

June 27 Kansas City, Kan., Serra golf dinner — St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kan. June 28 Johnson County Serra Mass and barbecue June 29 Life Teen Mass — Benedictine College Rally for Religious Freedom — Topeka

Archbishop Keleher’s weekly calendar

June 1 Christian Foundation for Children & Aging Mass June 2 “Catholic Way” recording

June 3 Federal prison Mass June 5-6 Labor Review Board — New York June 21 Family Mass — Mayo County, Ireland June 22 Wedding — Mayo County, Ireland June 24 Mass — Bally Shannon, Ireland

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Renovations link history and future Immaculate Conception in Leavenworth reopens after year of work

By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff

LEAVENWORTH — Sue Suwalsky can point to the exact moment she saw a dream turning into a reality.

It was when she saw sunshine streaming from a skylight into the Immaculate Conception Church sanctuary in Leavenworth.

Suwalsky, a longtime member of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish, loved the way the light fell onto the new crucifix.

“That was almost a breathtaking moment for me,” said Suwalsky, part of the committee that saw a list of major renovations — including enhanced lighting and a new 14-foot crucifix — to completion.

For almost a year, all Masses took place at the combined parish’s nearby St. Joseph site, while crews installed new pews, replaced the floor, expanded the lighting, improved the sanctuary, and completed other projects.

A Mass and open house officially welcomed parishioners back into Immaculate Conception Church for services and gave them a chance to see the changes.

Two stained glass windows that survived the fire that destroyed the old cathedral in 1961 have a special place in the renovated church.

‘More prayerful aspect’

Rich history The renovation of the church highlights a rich history in Leavenworth — and in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas as a whole.

The work also shows that the people of this parish believe in their future, said pastor Father David McEvoy, O. Carm.

All of this couldn’t have happened without the help of a lot of people.

Between both churches, he said, there are beautiful facilities and a lot of history.

Immaculate Conception sits on land that played a major role in the history of the archdiocese.

Construction began on the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in 1864 and it was dedicated in 1868.

Pioneering Bishop John Baptist Miege spent many months collecting funds in South America to pay for the construction of the “massive, beautiful, Romanesque” church — his cathedral — that once stood here, said Father David.

Though the see was moved to Kansas City, Kan., in 1947, the church remained open as a parish in Leavenworth until Dec. 30, 1961, when a massive fire destroyed it.

Plans for the present-day church that replaced the old cathedral began soon after the fire.

The modern church — reflecting the architecture of the era — opened in 1964 during the Second Vatican Council.

In 2007, a committee began looking at its needs and coming up with plans

Leaven photos by Elaina Cochran

Father David McEvoy, O. Carm., pastor of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth, shows parishioner Jerry Frietchen some of the highlights of the renovated Immaculate Conception Church.

Substantial work took place between Pentecost 2011 — when things were moved out of the church — and Pentecost 2012 when it was ready to reopen.

From the new wood pews, which are padded, to the copper and bronze touches designed to match the organ pipes, care was taken with every detail.

Father David believes the sanctuary, for example, with its limestone and wood, is an apt reflection of the Kansas landscape.

Other changes were very intentional as well.

“When you come into the church your focus goes immediately to the crucifix,” said Father David.

“I think it’s got a more prayerful aspect,” he added.

Not only is the sanctuary now all on one level, but accessibility was improved throughout the building with an elevator leading to Miege Hall.

The acoustics have been improved as well, and the baptismal area has been expanded. Even the adoration chapel has seen some changes.

Linking past, present and future

Leaven photos by Elaina Cochran

Photos detailing the rich history of Immaculate Conception Parish, which was once the cathedral of the Diocese of Leavenworth, are displayed for all to enjoy. for the building’s first renovation.

In 2010, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann approved a feasibility study, and a capital campaign began that fall.

The parish made plans to take care of some necessary improvements and do some beautification at the same time.

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Archbishop Naumann celebrated the reopening Mass on May 27, and concelebrants were Father David and Father John Maier. Deacons Tim McEvoy and Terrance Mulcare also took part in the Mass.

In the archbishop’s homily, said Father David, “he focused on the site,” which is an important part of the archdiocese’s own heritage.

“We’re not to forget the history of what’s gone before us,” he said.

It was fitting, therefore, that the building features an entire wall displaying photos of the old cathedral.

But the renovated church also showcases the few items from the original cathedral that survived the fire — a couple of stained-glass windows, the baptismal font and the bells.

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LOCAL NEWS 5

‘We’re the lucky ones’

Into the wild blue yonder

Bishop Ward grad cherishes work with students on South Dakota reservation

Father Klingele joins ‘Team’ Air Force

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By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Marcia Charbonneau knows there are plenty of people out there making bad news.

Fortunately, the parishioner of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan., also knows a more inspiring world.

“There are good people out there doing good things,” she said.

In fact, several of those people were relaxing around her kitchen table at that very moment. Among them was her 25-year-old daughter Urse Charbonneau and several of Urse’s friends.

This group has spent years working with kids at the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Beyond statistics There’s a lot of freedom to learn and grow as a teacher at Red Cloud, said Urse, a graduate of St. Pat’s, as well as a 2004 graduate of Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan. Her desire to help others, she said, Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran grew out of her Catholic upbringing.

Bishop Ward graduate Urse Charbonneau, left, has been working with kids at the Red Cloud Indian School in the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota But it was the Jesuit influence she since 2008. To her right is Shannon McConnaughey, a first-year volunteer who took time away from medical school to work with students at the school, encountered at St. Louis University that teaching biology, anatomy and physiology. She believes the experiences she has had there will one day make her a better doctor. led her to discover a unique volunteer opportunity on the large reservation in Cloud. “Seeing a group of 20 people “You say, ‘Guys, we’ve got to come rural South Dakota.

The statistics paint a dismal picture from all around the country I think to work today,’ and they’re there and DEMOGRAPHICS of the they’re ready,” said Tim. of Pine Ridge Reservation: an 80 per- really broadens their view of places PINE RIDGE RESERVATION they could go or The students’ achievements — many cent unemployschools that they of them highlighted on the website at: ment rate, 61 per• As of 2011, population estimates could go to.” www.redcloudschool.org — reflect cent of children More than a school of the reservation range from Despite hav- that. living below the 28,000 to 40,000 Red Cloud Indian School is a ing more responThe school has 54 recipients of Bill poverty line, and a Catholic mission administered by sibilities at home and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholcounty defined as • 80% of residents are unemployed the Jesuits and the Lakota people. than many teens arships, the highest number per capita the second poorIt encompasses a heritage center, elsewhere, Red in the country.

Seniors have received est in the nation • 49% of the residents live below Catholic parishes across the reserCloud students are full scholarships to many colleges. All by its per capita the federal poverty level vation, two elementary schools and still simply kids at the students volunteer. income. a high school. Several hundred stuheart.

But the young • 61% of the residents under the dents are enrolled in the schools.

They hang out adults who volunNot goodbye forever age of 18 live below the federal with their friends. teer on the reserpoverty level “I love going to school every day,” They join teams. vation know that’s said Urse.

“I laugh a lot.”

And basketball? only part of the • Per capita income in Shannon So it was with a broken heart that she “It’s like the biggest unifying force,” story.

County is $6,286 approached the principal this spring to Urse said.

Instead, these adults talk about kids give her notice and inform her that she with hopes, dreams, talents and accom• The infant mortality rate is five plans to pursue something new next plishments.

Making connections times higher than the national year.

Urse started her time at Red Cloud average Although this school isn’t exactly Even when volunteers and employSchool in 2008, first serving in the like the one he went to as a kid, volees leave Red Cloud, however, they’re middle school, running the after-school • Native American amputation unteer Tim Sullivan quickly connected often not saying goodbye forever. program and substitute teaching. rates due to diabetes are three to with the students — especially when he Volunteer Anne Grass taught for She soon entered a master’s profour times higher than the national three years at Red Cloud before leaving gram through Creighton University in drove the school bus. average “I made them cookies and I came to teach in St. Louis.

Omaha, Neb., while continuing to teach running onto the bus and I just hear this “She sends letters every couple middle-school social studies at Red • Death rate due to diabetes is three roar before I get on,” he said. “It’s like, weeks,” said Tim, who took over the Cloud. times higher than the national ‘Tim! Tim!’ And this little 6-year-old girl class Grass taught.

“I get to watch kids’ The community quickly became a average was leading the charge in the front.” faces light up” when they receive one. home, and she loved it so much she was Urse and another teacher hit the One of the tough realities of the hired on and stayed an extra year as a • Life expectancy in 2007 was estiroad for a trip across the state with sev- volunteer program is that most of the teacher. mated to be 48 for males and 52 for eral students in tow after three of the young adults eventually leave after a females kids won an award. few years, he said.

Expanding horizons Instead of sending everyone to bed “Our kids know that and see that and at the end of the day, the group spent understand it better than we do,” said The young adults who serve as teach- hours playing games and laughing. ten to people back home in MassachuTim. ers, aides, support staff, bus drivers, lisetts.

It’s the kind of thing Urse knows the brarians and more share their own life “I always get this sense they think kids will remember for a long time.

‘The lucky ones’ experiences with the kids.

I’m sacrificing something by being “It is a rural setting, so there’s not The feeling of being a volunteer there,” he said. The young adults all inShining stars that much interaction with people from fades quickly for the adults who work sist they’re not giving up a thing. places around the country,” said Liz The fun times make things easier with the kids at Red Cloud.

“We actually get a lot by doing this,” Welch, a second-year volunteer at Red when it’s time to get serious.

Tim finds himself explaining that of- said Urse. “We’re the lucky ones.”

By Joe Bollig

Catholics in the military: Do we have their back?

Leaven staff

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Father Brian Klingele might be changing uniforms, but he’ll still be batting for the same team.

In August, Father Klingele, pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Garnett and St. John the Baptist Parish in Greeley, will trade in his black clericals for the blue uniform of a U.S. Air Force chaplain.

On Aug. 25, he will report to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base near Montgomery, Ala., for five weeks of commissioned officer training. After that, he will undergo a basic chaplain course at Fort Jackson, S.C. Father Klingele’s first assignment will be with the 55th Air Wing at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Neb. Father James Ludwikowski, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee and a retired Air Force chaplain, swore Father Klingele into the Air Force with the rank of captain on April 10 at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. Father Klingele, 37, will remain a priest of the archdiocese during his three-year period of service, but he will also be part of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The decision wasn’t exactly a bolt from the blue.

“It’s something I’ve thought about for a little bit, off and on, for at least eight years, but not in depth,” said Father Klingele, who was ordained in 2002.

“I’ve looked up information about it.

“But really, it was the last year and a half that I more prayerfully, more seriously contemplated this.”

There were two key factors that finally pushed him forward: He felt the call — and he saw the need.

“Ultimately, in my prayer and spiritual direction, I came to the point that I felt it was God’s calling for me to do this, a vocation within a vocation,” he said.

More than a year ago, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, asked his brother bishops for their help in ministering to the vastly underserved military and diplomatic community of Catholics for which he is responsible. “[Archbishop Broglio’s] archdiocese is the whole world, all the U.S. military and U.S. embassies,” said Father Klingele. “He [talked about] the difficulties caused by the lack of priests in the military.”

Father Klingele’s fellow commissioned officers will be other chaplains, attorneys, nurses, doctors, engineers, and other persons who already have degrees and professional experience needed by the Air Force, said Father Kerry Abbott, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Military Services, and a 24-year Air Force veteran.

Father Klingele’s stint in Alabama, said Father Abbott, will serve as his introduction to military life.

“It’s a ‘bluing’ process — to help him understand what it is and how to be an Air Force officer,” said Father Abbott.

“There will be military history courses, physical training, and what it means to be a leader in the Air Force.”

His subsequent training at Fort Jack-

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, serves the spiritual needs of Catholics in the military and diplomatic services, and civilian contractors, all over the globe.

Unfortunately, there are never enough priests. Between Sept. 11, 2001, and today, the number of Catholic military chaplains has declined from 400 to 257. About 25 percent of the people in the U.S. military are Catholic, but Catholic priests are only 8 percent of the chaplain corps.

Thankfully, the number of Catholic chaplains is growing due to cooperation between the Archdiocese for the Military Services and American bishops and religious orders through the Co-Sponsorship Program. This is an education cost-sharing program for seminarians.

The Archdiocese for the Military Services is not part of the military and receives no federal funding. It has no parishes to support its ministry, so it depends entirely on the generosity of Catholics who want to help Catholic individuals and their families in the military and diplomatic services.

To make a donation, go to the website at: www.milarch.org and click on the “Donate” tab.

Leaven photo by Joe Bollig

Father Brian Klingele will join the Air Force in August. While he will remain a priest of the archdiocese, he will also be a part of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. son will teach him what it means to be a military chaplain and help him understand the expectations and responsibilities, said Father Abbott. In many ways, the role of a priest-chaplain is the same as a diocesan pastor.

“What a priest-chaplain does in the military is very similar [to a local pastor],” said Father Abbott. “A priest is called to celebrate the sacraments, whatever branch of the military he is assigned to. That is his primary role.

That’s the reason why he’s there, and the reason the Air Force wants Father Brian.”

But there are some important differences, too.

“Unlike a parish ministry, a chaplain can find himself in a combat zone, under fire, with the men and women he is serving,” said Father Abbott. “Most parish priests don’t find themselves in that circumstance. As a military chaplain, the expectation is: ‘Where your people go, you go, too.’”

Chaplains can find themselves in distant, remote locations. In combat situations, a chaplain might move every two or three days between forward operating bases. They have to remain physically fit and well-grounded in a sense of who they are and where they are from — both as men and as Catho-

“Unlike a parish ministry, a chaplain can find himself in a combat zone, under fire, with the men and women he is serving. Most parish priests don’t find themselves in that circumstance. As a military chaplain, the expectation is: ‘Where your people go, you go, too.’”

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Father Kerry Abbott, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Military Services

lic priests. Chaplains also have to minister to people who have experienced trauma.

Catholic chaplains — indeed, all military chaplains — have an obligation to offer support to military personnel and their families of all faiths or no faith.

“They participate in caring for the religious and spiritual needs of all women and men in the military,” said Father Abbott. “Father Klingele would not be

asked to provide religious services for those outside of the Catholic faith, but he would be asked to provide for the needs of non-Catholic personnel.”

This means that he might help find appropriate clergy for a group or provide resources for worship. Or, for example, he might help Jewish personnel obtain kosher food suitable for Passover.

“The chaplain corps is to provide for the religious involvement, expression, education and worship [for individuals of] all those religions recognized by the Department of Defense,” said Father Ludwikowski, who retired after 29 years as an Air Force chaplain, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, in March 2009.

“He will be in a very ecumenical environment,” he continued. “Likewise, he will be a junior chaplain starting off, with probably senior Protestant chaplains over him. He might have senior Catholic chaplains, but there aren’t as many of us. He might have a senior, Protestant, female chaplain boss.”

A Catholic chaplain has a lot to offer non-Catholics, said Father Ludwikowski. They can pray with them, offer counsel, and just, by their physical presence, be an expression of the holy in their midst.

Drawing from his own experience, Father Ludwikowski offered his recommendations.

“My advice would be to jump in with both feet, be enthusiastic about your Catholicism, and yet be very open and flexible to multiple religious experiences,” he said.

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Wanted: A perfect match

Topeka parish receives second historic designation

Family seeks bone marrow donor for brothers

By Jessica Langdon

Get swabbed

Leaven staff

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — When the Murry family talks about finding the “perfect match” or “the one,” they’re not talking about a great date.

They’re looking for someone — maybe even in the Kansas City area — who might be able to save lives.

Finding the perfect match for a bone marrow transplant could make a world of difference for four brothers: 21-yearold Sean, 17-year-old Patrick, 10-yearold Danny and 8-year-old Timmy.

All four boys, who live in St. Louis, have a rare condition called DiamondBlackfan anemia.

Their grandfather John Murry, retired president of Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan., hopes upcoming donor registration drives will reveal a “genetic twin” who can help give his grandsons long, healthy lives.

And the timing’s getting critical, said Murry, especially for the two older boys.

Sean Murry Age: 21 Sean is active in Lindenwood University’s theatre program in St. Charles, Mo.

Patrick Murry Age: 17 Patrick is an honor student with a strong interest in marine biology.

Those necessary and frequent transfusions are actually what make DiamondBlackfan anemia so dangerous in the long run.

“You have a buildup of iron in the system,” said Murry.

For much of Sean and Patrick’s lives, that meant needles in their thighs every night and hours of pumping to get the Lighting strikes four times iron out. Medicine now does that job.

When Murry’s son Tim and wife MagBut that doesn’t erase all of the iron, gie welcomed their and the excess oldest son Sean eventually destroys into the world 21 vital organs — inWhy get swabbed? years ago, neither cluding the heart had ever heard of According to DKMS, the world’s and liver.

Diamond-Blackfan largest bone marrow donor center: “The older you anemia.

• Every four minutes, someone is get, the more iron Few people had. diagnosed with a blood cancer builds up in the sysTheir baby had the • Every 10 minutes, a blood tem,” said Murry. distinction of being cancer claims a life So finding a only the 151st per• Leukemia kills more children in match for a bone son with the diagthe United States than any other dismarrow transplant nosis. ease, and blood cancer is the second for them is more “Their bone marleading cause of cancer deaths pressing than ever. row doesn’t proThe idea is to duce any red blood basically “install” cells,” explained someone else’s blood system into the boys.

Murry. “Basically, they don’t produce any of their own blood.”

Greater numbers, Lightning struck three more times for the family, with each younger brother greater chances also born with the same condition.

Two potential matches for Sean and The two youngest boys have had it Patrick have already fallen through. easier so far, thanks to medications. But Facing those disappointments, family their family knows that might not always members started thinking about ways be the case. to increase their own chances of finding Sean and Patrick, on the other hand, have both faced blood transfusions ev- a match while also helping the roughly 10,000 others who are waiting for lifeery few weeks for their entire lives. saving bone marrow transplants.

Only about two percent of the U.S. Transfusion dangers population is on the registry from which Because their blood doesn’t renew it- doctors seek matches for their patients.

Unfortunately, six out of 10 people self, it has a short “shelf life” in the body, never receive the marrow transplants Murry explained. that could save their lives, according to So Sean — a student at Lindenwood the bone marrow donor center DKMS University in St. Charles, Mo., who Americas, which works with the Murry dreams of a career in show business — and Patrick — a high school letterman in family to set up donor drives.

“It is very difficult to find that perfect bowling with a passion for marine biolmatch,” said Joyce Jones, DKMS donor ogy — take time out of their schedules recruiter manager. “Only about 30 perevery three weeks for the hours-long cent will find it within their family.” process.

Danny Murry Age: 10 Danny likes books and sports, especially baseball. He’s known for being very helpful.

Timmy Murry Age: 8 Timmy likes soccer and baseball. His brother, Danny, says the girls all like Timmy.

So greater numbers on the registry can only mean one thing, said Murry: “A greater chance of having a match.”

‘Get swabbed’ The boys are part of a big Catholic family — with lots of members in Kansas City. And family members have been busy organizing registration drives, many of them at area parishes.

The family and DKMS encourage people to “get swabbed” and possibly save a life.

Registration involves simple swabs of the insides of both cheeks to collect cells for tissue typing.

To be added to the registry, potential donors must be between the ages of 18 and 55 and meet a few basic health requirements.

It only takes about 10 minutes to register and doesn’t cost the potential donor anything (although DKMS welcomes donations to cover the $65 it takes to add each new donor to the registry).

“It is as simple as filling out a form and getting your cheeks swabbed with a cotton swab,” said Jones.

‘I hope I’m the one’ For years, when someone turned out to be a match, bone marrow was generally taken from the donor’s pelvic area.

That still happens in certain cases.

More often, though, procedures called “peripheral blood stem-cell donations” take place.

A donor’s blood is bolstered by a synthetic protein a few days ahead of time.

Then, on the day of the collection, a needle removes blood from one arm, and a machine separates out the blood stem cells.

The remaining blood is then replaced in the donor’s other arm.

It’s up to the doctors in each case to determine which method will work best.

The procedure is far easier on the donor than it is on the recipient, who must go through a much more intensive process, said Murry.

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Those registering as donors must be between the ages of 18 and 55, in general good health, and should weigh at least 110 pounds and have a body mass index no greater than 40. They must be willing to donate to any patient who is a match.

For more information, visit the website at: www.marrow4murrys. com, or the DKMS site at: www. getswabbed.org.

The following drives are scheduled: • June 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church 309 S. Stewart St. Liberty, Mo. • June 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1357 N.E. 42nd St. North Kansas City, Mo. • June 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Shawnee • July 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

St. Andrew the Apostle Church 6415 N.E. Antioch Rd. Gladstone, Mo. • July 23, 2-7 p.m.

Atonement Lutheran Church 9948 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park • Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Church of the Ascension (lower level of church) 9510 W. 127th St. Overland Park • Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Mary Queen of the Universe Church 230 E. Cloud St. Salina • Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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His family isn’t the only one praying for a match, he said. But having organized these drives, he and his family members always thank profusely everyone who registers.

Still, it seems that the people who register are equally thankful for the opportunity.

“The typical comment we get,” said Murry, “is: ‘I hope I’m the one.’”

Holy Name Church adds its name to the Register of Historic Places

By Marc and Julie Anderson

Special to The Leaven

TOPEKA — If you’re thinking of hitting the historic site circuit this summer, you won’t have to travel far to discover a twofer.

That’s right, Mater Dei Parish in Topeka lays claim to a fame that even San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge isn’t entitled to.

The parish is the proud possessor of not one, but two listings in the National Register of Historic Places as of January 2012.

The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation and is part of a national program to coordinate public and private efforts to identify and preserve historic and archeological resources.

To qualify for inclusion on the register, the property must meet certain criteria. For example, it must be associated with significant events in American history or have an association with the lives of persons who were significant in the nation’s past.

Generally speaking, religious structures and properties used for religious purposes are not eligible for inclusion on the register, although there are exceptions. Mater Dei met an exception.

Mater Dei was formed in 2006 from the merger of the former Assumption and Holy Name parishes. Just two years after the merger, pastor Father Jon Hullinger and parishioners began to research the guidelines and application process for the Church of the Assumption to earn

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Mater Dei Parish in Topeka is comprised of Holy Name Church, left, and Assumption Church, right. Both churches have listings in the National Register of Historic Places. Assumption received its designation in 2008 while Holy Name received its designation this year. a listing on the register.

At the time, the church’s rose window desperately needed repair and funds were limited. Mark Burenheide, then a member of the parish finance council, advised the parish that a historic designation meant that tax credits could be used to help pay for repairs and other future needs.

Despite being a religious building, parishioners learned Assumption Church might meet at least one of the exceptions — that of being in proximity to a historic district.

Assumption Church is located across the street from the Kansas state Capitol, already designated a historic district.

The church, the third built on the site since 1862, was designed in the mission/ Spanish revival and Renaissance styles.

Holy Name Church, like Assumption, falls within or on the edges of a historic district. The parish, founded in 1914, is near two historic districts — the late Gothic-style Topeka High School and the impressive homes of Governor’s Row. Given Holy Name’s proximity to these structures, both Burenheide and Father Hullinger thought it made sense for the parish to apply for another designation.

Holy Name was built in 1925 and is modeled after Chicago’s St. Ignatius Church. Holy Name’s design is in the Renaissance revival style and features a dressed Carthage limestone exterior with Tuscan Doric pilasters at all corners and junctions, and a tile roof.

“One of the interesting things we learned during the application process

is that parishioners held a parish bazaar to raise money to build the church [initially], and [the parish bazaar] is one tradition that survives today,” said Burenheide.

Both churches of Mater Dei represent the faith and sacrifices made by earlier generations of Catholics, said Father Hullinger. He feels called to do his part to hand these structures on to future generations.

“It’s pretty obvious that were building on two wonderful and beautiful traditions and that we’ve been given an opportunity to hand on not only the beauty, intellectually and spiritually of our Catholic faith, but [also] architecturally and artistically,” said Father Hullinger.

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Sanctuary of hope Center helps retreatants take God’s peace back home

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BY SHEILA MYERS

n today’s rat race, a spiritual retreat may seem like an indulgence but, according to Father Dennis Wait, it can be just the thing to restore inner peace.

Father Wait is the spiritual director for Sanctuary of Hope (SOH), an interfaith prayer and retreat center in Kansas City, Kan. SOH’s 27,000-squarefoot facility and 33 acres of beautifully maintained grounds provide space for groups and individuals to reflect and “meet God in their own way,” said Father Wait.

And while SOH caters to all faiths, 60 to 70 percent of its visitors are Catholic.

Father Wait felt called to establish the center in 1996 during a sabbatical in Minnesota when he was pastor of Our Lady and St. Rose Parish in Kansas City, Kan., struggling to meet the deeper needs of the community.

“The Lord said, ‘Dennis, just bring the people to me and I’ll take care of them,’” Father Wait said.

He returned from Minnesota fired up about his inspiration, received approval from then-Archbishop James P. Keleher and set out to transform the 100-year-old facility into a prayer and retreat center.

The building had traditionally been a place for healing — first as an asylum for the mentally ill, then as a nursing home run by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, and finally as a place for Vietnamese refugees. So it made perfect sense to transform it into a place for spiritual healing.

Today, the center contains 22 sleeping rooms for overnight retreats, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and dining room, a chapel, library, youth room with space for 22 cots, and meeting rooms small and large. The property surrounding the building includes wooded trails, a meadow, a water garden and numerous shrines where visitors can meditate and pray.

A nearby residence, the House of Peace, provides space for overflow and a more intimate environment for small groups.

‘Miracle after miracle’ Father Wait said transforming the building into a retreat center over the past 16 years has taken “miracle after miracle.”

“God has sent people — professionals who told us what needed to be done,” he said.

Water lines had to be replaced, electrical systems brought up to code, walls and woodwork painted and refinished.

“We just started at one end — the new end — and moved our way back to the older part,” Father Wait said.

The Sisters of Charity added the “new” end in 1946, including the chapel and elevator.

The center is a work in progress and

The water garden provides a place of quiet solitude. The pond was dug by students at Bishop Ward High School, supervised by members of the Kansas City Water Garden Society.

Father Dennis Wait, founder and spiritual director of Sanctuary of Hope, looks over a book in the day room of the facility.

still falls short of Father Wait’s vision.

Some improvements entail enormous costs, such as replacing the large boiler and the building’s 118 windows.

In case the boiler goes out, Father Wait installed a wood-burning stove in the chapel.

Besides Father Wait, six live-in residents assist with retreats and help maintain the facility and grounds. The group forms a small faith community. Father Wait considers the living arrangement a blessing.

“I love it,” he said. “Being a diocesan priest, it gives me a community so I’m not a lone ranger.”

The residents wear different hats, depending on their unique talents.

Steve Sullivan manages the kitchen and cooks meals. Jeff Stock, a professional landscaper, designs plantings and oversees landscape maintenance. Some residents are bilingual, a valued skill in the Kansas City, Kan., neighborhood.

Anita Martinez, a mother and grandmother, helps with retreats and adds an artistic touch to the facility. She lived alone in North Kansas City before moving to SOH almost five years ago.

“I like the atmosphere,” Martinez said.

“I like the solitude, the prayers in the morning. It’s just a good place to be at peace.”

Sanctuary of Hope, an interfaith prayer and retreat center in Kansas City, Kan., was established in 1996.

The retreat house was constructed in 1898 as a home for the mentally ill. With a front ramp and elevator, the facility is completely handicap accessible.

Providing a depth of peace Visitors learn about SOH from word of mouth. Julie Zimmer learned about the center from one of the volunteers.

“I was looking for a retreat center close in, inexpensive and with a Christ-like environment for a group of women in a Bible study I facilitate,” she said.

Her group ranged from age 47 to 87.

Some stayed two nights; others only one.

The experience caught her group by surprise, as it often does with visitors.

“The outcome was truly amazing,” Zimmer said. “Each came away renewed and refreshed. God seemed to know just how much time they had and met them in unique and special ways. They walked, they prayed, they listened, they heard.”

Zimmer’s experience is exactly what Father Wait had in mind when he established SOH. “It’s bringing this broad depth of peace

to people’s lives,” Father Wait said. “If they have peace in God, in Christ, however they see that, then they can go back into their homes, families and workplaces and live that peace.”

About 600 people visit SOH each year, but the center can accommodate twoto-three times that amount, Father Wait said.

His goal is to book more retreats during the week and to put the center on sound financial footing.

“My hope is that we could establish a financial corpus that would take care of it so it’s always used as a place of healing,” he said.

In addition to spiritual retreats, SOH provides opportunities for youth groups

to log service hours. Students help clean debris and work on landscaping and indoor maintenance projects, such as painting.

SOH’s location in inner-city Kansas City, Kan., also provides opportunities for community outreach to the area’s culturally diverse residents. The center taps resources provided by other charities in the area.

“I’ve never seen so many groups like that now working together,” Father Wait said. “It’s putting a good web around people. We’re not duplicating. We’re enhancing.”

SOH raises most of its $225,000-plus operating budget from two fundraisers.

“Run the Good Race” is a combined crosscountry and road race to be held on June 16. It winds through the SOH grounds and neighborhood and draws hundreds of participants. The event raises about $10,000 after expenses, said Bill Page, race coordinator.

The second major fundraiser, scheduled for Nov. 10, is the Hope Benefit Dinner, Dance and Auction. SOH appreciates donations of cash, new items or gift certificates to be auctioned at the event.

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Newly carpeted and painted bedrooms with bathroom updates. Large, secluded, fenced backyard and threecar garage. Priced to sell at $479,500. For information, call (913) 645-2262.

Home for sale - Full two-story with 5 BR, 3 fulland 2 half-baths. In-ground pool, deck, garage, new paint, carpet, and thermal windows. Near Church of the Nativity, Leawood, and Notre Dame de Sion High School. For information, call (816) 824-4639.

Continued from the previous page Shawnee home - On Long Street, near St. Joseph Church. One entry-level BR and one loft BR; kitchen with refrigerator and dishwasher; basement garage with opener. Home recently remodeled. Large yard and a very quiet, secure neighborhood. Serious inquiries only, call (913) 238-2470. Owner is Sacred Heart, Shawnee, parishioner.

House for rent - Neat freaks! 6347 Outlook Dr., Mission; Milhaven Estates. 4 BR, 3 BA, garage, fireplace, all appliances. Very nice; walking distance to park. Approx. 2200 sq. ft.; $1800 per month; lease with option to purchase is possible. Call (913) 9803559.

Vacation Sanibel Island, Florida - 2 BR, 2 BA, fully furnished condo just steps from white sand beach. Frommer’s travel guide ranked No. 1 tourist destination. For information and rates, call (913) 888-3032.

Summer vacation - Winter Park, Colo. 2 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center w/ pool, fishing, golf, hiking, rafting, close to nat’l park. $100/night; $600/week. Call Joe Frederick at (913) 385-5589.

Lake of the Ozarks rental - Osage Beach; million-dollar view; fully furnished; 2 BR, 2 BA; sleeps six.

No smoking, no pets. For special rates or pictures, call Steve or Sheryl Roederer at (913) 244-2022.

Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully furnished; sleeps four. View of Continental Divide from deck. Close to points of interest and activities. $75/night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com.

Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA; sleeps 6. Sunporch overlooks public golf course. Walkin level (no steps), flat screen TVs, and fully equipped kitchen. Near the Hwy. 76 strip. No smoking; no pets.

Members of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park. Call (913) 851-8886.

Lake of the Ozarks weekly rental - Beautiful Sunrise Beach lakefront home with large dock and gorgeous views. Fully furnished 5 BR, 6 BA, flat screen TVS, barbecue grill, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer. No pets or children. Call (913) 208-8074.

Breckenridge, Colo., condo - 2 BR, 2 BA; sleeps eight. Roomy first-floor unit with washer/dryer, WiFi, cable TV and covered parking. Two blocks to downtown; 30 steps to two hot tubs. For pricing and availability, call (816) 3922730.

For Sale For sale - One lot in the Charity Garden section of Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Includes vault with opening/closing. Current value is $5,460; will sell for $4,000. Call (913) 327-1316.

For sale - Five cemetery lots in the same row at Chapel Hill Butler, Garden of Everlasting Life. Located near St. Patrick Church, at 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Price is negotiable. Discount offered if two or more are purchased. For information, call (720) 244-5141.

For sale - One burial plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Lot 950 - East; $900. Call (402) 768-2173.

For sale – Double-depth crypt in the Faith Lawn area of Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Call Ken Christian at (816) 918-4075.

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.

Home FSBO - 5 BR, 4-1/2 BA home within walking distance of public and private schools and public swimming pool. Partially finished basement with mother-in-law’s or teenager’s area. In-ground pool with landscaping and privacy fence. Located on the 102nd block of Flint. Upper $200s. Call (913) 541-8729 or (816) 223-1571.

Wanted to Buy

For Rent

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.

Houses for rent - Why play the stock market?

Become a passive real estate investor. If you want to discuss the possibility of investing in real estate that produces positive income with a seasoned investor, call (913) 980-3559.

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*** Wanted to buy *** Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings, pottery, prints, sterling, etc.

Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee

Antiques wanted

I buy old pocket & wrist watches; sets of silverware; souvenir spoons; advertising signs; coins; and Native American turquoise jewelry, arrowheads & rugs. Call

Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269.

June 16

The Singles of Nativity will host a Latin dance from 7 - 11 p.m. on June 16 in the parish hall, located at 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. The cost of $10 for members ($15 for guests) includes appetizers, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. For information, send an email to: susa_marcos@yahoo. com.

A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on June 16 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. The bereavement ministry will have its monthly meeting following Mass in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be: “How Grief Shapes Us.”

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Corpus Christi Parish, 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence, will host “Catholicism: The Journey of a Lifetime” DVD presentation and discussions in the Holy Family Hall from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings from June 17 through Aug. 12. For information, send an email to Sister Doris Engeman at: srdoris@cccparish.org.

20-23

Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, will host a parish-wide garage sale from June 20 - 23 in the school cafeteria. The presale will be from 4 - 8 p.m. on June 16 ($3 admission); the sale will run from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 21 and 22 and from 8 a.m. to noon on June 23. Child and adult clothing, books, kitchenware, toys, and much more.

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The Curé of Ars Singles will host guest speaker Nancy Greenlee, a specialist in life transitions. She will speak on relationship building, healthy lifestyles, and how to date in today’s society at 7 p.m. on June 21 at the Catholic Life Center (CLC), located across the street from the church at 9360 Mission Rd. For information, call (913) 631-6873.

Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, will host apologetics workshops featuring Father Andrew Strobl from 9:30 - 11 a.m. and from 7 - 9 p.m. on June 21. A $5 donation for materials would be appreciated. No cost child care will be available for the evening session. For information or to sign up for child care, call Suzanne Goff at (913) 839-2135 or send an email to her at: suzannegoff@hotmail.com.

St. Mary Church, 9208 Main St., St. Benedict, will host its annual picnic on June 24. A chicken and ham supper will be served at 5 p.m. The cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 11 years; children ages 4 and under eat for free. Carryouts will be available.

There will also be games, concessions and an auction at 9 p.m. To view the quilts to be auctioned, visit the website at: www.stmstb.org.

22 & 23

A rummage sale will be held in the parish hall of St. John the Evangelist Church, 2910 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 22 and from 9 a.m. - noon on June 23.

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St. Joseph Church, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth, will host its annual Germanfest on June 23. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m., followed by a traditional German dinner at 6 p.m.

The cost is $10 for adults; $4 for children. There will be a beer garden, live polka music, and raffles with all German prizes. For information, call the parish office at (913) 682-3953 or visit the website at: www.icsj.org.

Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, Easton, will host a workshop on the teachings of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila on June 23. A suggested donation of $25 includes lunch.

For information, call (913) 773-8255 or send an email to: directorcp@hotmail. com.

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In conjunction with the Fortnight for Freedom, five Johnson County parishes will host “The Coercion Mandate,” presented by Ron Kelsey, archdiocesan pro-life consultant, at 2 p.m. on June 24 in the auditorium at Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park. A reception will follow. Freewill donations will be accepted.

The Daughters of Isabella, Little Flower Circle No. 503, will say a rosary for sick and deceased members at 12:45 p.m. on June 24 at Rossiter Hall, 204 S.W. 8th, Topeka. A business meeting will follow at 1 p.m.

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The Holy Family Altar Society will host its annual golf tournament on June 25 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course, Kansas City, Kan. The cost of $60 per person includes greens fees and lunch. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. For information, contact the church office at (913) 371-1561.

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The Serra Club of Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual golf outing and steak dinner for priests, deacons, seminarians and diaconate candidates. The golf outing will be held at Sunflower Hills Golf Course, 12200 Riverview Ave., Bonner Springs.

Tee time is 11 a.m. The steak dinner will be in the parish center at St. Patrick Church, 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to RSVP, send an email to John Muehlberger at: retiredcroc@sbcglobal.net.

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The Christian Widow and Widowers Organization will host a salad potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on June 28 in the Formation Room at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. Stone, Topeka. There is no cost to attend. For information, call (785) 272-0055.

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The Sisters, Servants of Mary Golf Classic will be held on June 29 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course, 126th and Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan. The cost is $125 per player or $400 per team of four. For those that cannot attend, there will be a raffle for a full set of Callaway RAZR woods, irons and bag. Raffle tickets cost $10 each or three for $25. To register for the tournament, call George Gallup at (913) 342-5018 or visit the website at: wwwservingfromtheheart.com. To purchase raffle tickets, call Joannie Muehlberger at (913) 441-5061.

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The Christian Foundation for Children and Aging will host the premiere showing of its inspirational documentary “Rise and Dream” at 7 p.m. on June 30 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. The film highlights the extraordinary gifts of 13 teenagers living with the challenges of poverty in a volatile region of the Philippines. There is no cost to attend. For information, visit the website at: www.riseanddream. com.

Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer a one-day retreat, entitled “A Journey to Healing: A Gentle Walk with Grief,” presented by Stella Ruiz-Corporal, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on June 30. A suggested donation of $25 includes lunch. For information or to register, call (913) 321-4673 or send an email to Julie at: julie@sanctuaryofhope. org.

Misc.

Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offer summer basketball clinics. The girls clinic will be held on June 18 - 21; the boys clinic will be from June 25 - 28.

Both clinics are for students entering grades 4 - 8 and are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also be a Little Stags clinic for children entering grades K 3 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on June 11 - 14.

For information or to register, call Dolly Foley at (913) 495-9559 or visit the website at: www.bishopmiege.com.

Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offer summer baseball clinics from June 20 - 23. Boys entering grades 4 - 6 will meet from 8:30 - 11 a.m.; boys entering grades 7 -9 will meet from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $60. For information or to register, call Coach Kennedy at (913) 262-2700, ext. 524, or visit the website at: www.bishopmiege.com.

Serving the widowed, separated and divorced who are suffering loss and may feel left out by their church, Beginning Experience Weekend gently helps people move through their loss to a new beginning in their lives. The next weekend for the Kansas City area will be June 22 - 24 at Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, call John at (913) 2193465 in Kansas City; Michelle at (785) 478-3481 in Topeka; Jerry at (785) 8432079 in Lawrence; or visit the website at: www.beginningexperience.org.

Rediscover your marriage! The Retrouvaille program offers the opportunity to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is July 13 - 15. For confidential information or to register, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or visit the website at: www.retrouvaille.org.

Calendar submissions:

Are due at noon on Wednesday, nine days prior to the requested publication date. Email submissions are preferred, send to: jennifer@theleaven.com.

14 COMMENTARY

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THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012

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ELEVENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 17 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 18 Monday 1 Kgs 21: 1-16; Ps 5: 2-3, 5-7; Mt 5: 38-42 June 19 Romuald, abbot 1 Kgs 21: 17-29; Ps 51: 3-6, 11-16; Mt 5: 43-48 June 20 Wednesday 2 Kgs 2: 1, 6-14; Ps 31: 20-21, 2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 June 21 Aloysius Gonzaga, religious Sir 48: 1-14; Ps 97: 1-7; Mt 6: 7-15 June 22 Paulinus of Nola, bishop; John Fisher, bishop, and Thomas More, martyrs 2 Kgs 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132: 11-14, 17-18; Mt 6: 19-23 June 23 Saturday 2 Chr 24: 17-25; Ps 89: 4-5, 29-34; Mt 6: 24-34

TWELFTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME

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ou’d better stop or you’re gonna stop, like it or not.

Has this ever happened to you?

You’re in your car and see that you’re running a bit low on gas. You know that you need to stop and get some soon, but because you’re already behind, you don’t want to get “behinder.” So you let it go, knowing that you can get a couple more trips done before filling up. Well, after ignoring the gas gauge for about four or five trips, that little “low fuel” light pops on.

You tell yourself you should stop for gas immediately, but since you’ve got another two gallons in the tank and get, conservatively, 20 miles to the gallon, you’re OK. But then you hit some road construction that reduces traffic to one lane and you’re crawling along at five miles per hour and the air conditioner is on and now you’re kicking yourself for not stopping to fill that tank. You start to worry: What if I run out of gas?

Where do I pull over since there’s no shoulder? Will one of the drivers behind me explode in road rage?

OK, you get the idea, right? One small neglected task — not taking those few minutes to stop for gas — has led to unnecessary stress and a potentially dangerous situation. Why do we let ourselves get into jams like this?

David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done,” calls these items “open loops.” He describes them as “anything pulling at your attention that doesn’t belong where it is, the way it is.”

“Consider how many things you feel even the smallest amount of responsibility to change, finish, handle, or do something about,” he writes. “You have accepted some level of internal responsibility for everything in your life and work that represents an open loop of any sort.”

Sadly, I’ve got literally hundreds of these open loops nagging me. Although writing tasks down helps me to remember, the lists themselves then

June 24 THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Is 49: 1-6; Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80 June 25 Monday 2 Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60: 3-5, 12-13; Mt 7: 1-5 June 26 Tuesday 2 Kgs 19: 9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48: 2-4, 10-11; Mt 7: 6, 12-14 June 27 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, doctor of the church 2 Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3; Ps 119: 33-37, 40; Mt 7: 15-20 June 28 Irenaeus, bishop, martyr 2 Kgs 24: 8-17; Ps 79: 1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7: 21-29 June 29 PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Acts 12: 1-11; Ps 34: 2-9; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 June 30 First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Lam 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74: 1-7, 20-21; Mt 8: 5-17

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become open loops. Right now, I’ve got three small spiral notebooks in my pants pocket with any number of items written on them and seven special, super-duper note cards — each with sections for Things-To-Do, Reminders and Thoughts/Ideas — jammed into my shirt pocket, fighting for space with my iPhone with its additional “list apps.”

Is it any wonder, then, that I’m so (open) loopy?

There are, happily, two ways to escape this stress prison. One is obviously to take some action; the second is not so obvious: prayer.

I’ve already begun work this summer on my lists. The funny thing is that many have only one or two “open loops” remaining on them. Rather than complete that last item, however, for some reason I leave it undone.

But not for long. I’ve been tackling those hanging items with the help of Regina Leeds and her “The 8 Minute Organizer” (Lifelong Books, 2012; 218 pgs.; $13.99). It starts with a quote from St. Gregory the Great: “Those who would climb to a lofty height must go by steps, not leaps.”

Although it seems silly to set a kitchen timer for eight minutes and then work on some “open loop,” you actually get quite a bit done in that focused amount of time. Leeds observes that we often squander these short pockets of time. She’s right. How many times have I checked out what’s happening on Facebook or played another round of Angry Birds for “a few” minutes when I could have checked off something important from my lists?

If you’re still doubtful about the power of eight minutes, ponder these suggestions: • Never let dirty dishes pile up in the sink. Handle them only once: Wash them immediately or rinse them off and pop them in the dishwasher.

• The minute you take off an item of clothing, make a decision about its fate. Does it get rehung in the closet, thrown in the hamper, or tossed in the bag that goes to the cleaner? Stop leaving clothes on chairs, the bed, or the floor.

• Complete every action you start.

For example, if you open a cupboard or drawer, close it when you’ve retrieved the item you need.

Leeds writes that “actions that keep you organized don’t require more time or effort than those that enslave you to chaos.” In other words, I’m intentional now about putting my keys and wallet in the same place when I come into the house instead of just laying them down . . . somewhere.

A good number of my eight minutes involve more than just organizing. I’ve written sympathy cards and thank-you notes; moved paperwork along from my desk to the proper person; sent a little gift and note to recent graduates; and contacted out-of-state friends who often get forgotten.

As for the prayer part, I’ve been calling on a favorite saint (and patron) of my Grandma Modrcin: St. Therese the Little Flower. Most people are well aware of her “Little Way,” which simply means doing the most ordinary of things — like cleaning, closing “open loops” or helping others — with love, in imitation of Jesus. This doesn’t necessarily make them any easier, but it does make them more meaningful and a step toward growing in holiness.

And, after all, that’s the “open loop” that should be at the top of our list.

LOCAL NEWS 15

Archdiocesan couples celebrate 50 years of marriage with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann P H O T O S B Y S U S A N M C S PA D D E N

Kathi and Bob Tully, members of St. Paul Parish, Olathe, renew their wedding vows at the archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary celebration June 3 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.

Susan and Francis Lambrecht, members of Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, receive a gift from Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at the archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary celebration. More than 100 couples attended the event.

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David’s story is fulfilled in Christ

nstead of planting a seed, it is sometimes possible, and even preferable, to take a cutting from a plant in order to propagate it.

That is the image that dominates Sunday’s first reading — Ez 17:2224: “I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar, from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot, and plant it on a high and lofty mountain.” In this passage, God ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN is the one ORDINARY TIME making the Ez 17: 22-24 promise.

The prophet is looking forward to Israel’s restoration as a mighty power. At that time, Israel had fallen under the domination of the Babylonians. Israel was no longer independent, but a vassal state. Although governed by King Zedekiah it was subject to the Babylonian empire.

In place of the weak Zedekiah, Ezekiel hopes for a new king, springing from the line of David. That is the meaning behind the image of the tender shoot, cut from the cedar and replanted on the mountain. The tender shoot stands for the new king, yet to

be named. The cedar, the tallest tree in that part of the world, stands for the family of David.

The dynasty of King David had long loomed large in the imagination of the people of Israel. It represented for them the highest aspirations for their nation, Israel at its best and strongest.

The dynasty of David also reminded the people of Israel how God often brings down the mighty and raises up the lowly. That is what happened in the case of David. As a young shepherd boy, David, against all odds, defeated the giant Goliath in a battle of wits against size. Later, David rose from his lowly position as a brigand/petty war lord to become king of Israel, by all accounts the greatest king, establishing a dynasty which would remain legendary.

Thus, David illustrates the paradigm of God lifting up the lowly and putting down the high and mighty.

Ezekiel envisions this reversal of fortunes happening once again for Israel in its present situation. Things are at an all-time low. They can only improve.

Ezekiel believes that this will take place through a new king, from the line of David. Just as the tender shoot grows into a mighty cedar, the tallest of trees, so also the new king will bring prosperity and peace to Israel.

As Christians, we believe that this has happened in Jesus Christ. The Son of David, he has brought us peace and new life. In the ultimate reversal of fortunes, his death on the cross has resulted in the life of the resurrection.

Once again, the words of the prophet have come true: “I, the Lord, bring low the high tree, and lift high the lowly tree, wither up the green tree, and make the withered tree bloom.”

Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University.

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16 LOCAL NEWS

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Parking plentiful at Religious Freedom Rally

H SATELLITE

(see map above) Free shuttle service from these locations: • Hayden High School 401 S.W. Gage Blvd.

• Most Pure Heart of Mary Church 1750 S.W. Stone Ave. • Holy Name Church 1114 W. 10th Ave.

H FREE PARKING

(see map above) Parking is free but there is no shuttle service from this location • St. Joseph Church 227 S.W. Van Buren St.

H CITY LOTS

(see map at right) • Crosby Place at S.W. 8th & Kansas (233 spots); $1 hourly parking • 9th Street Garage at 215 S.E. 9th St. (760 spots); $1 hourly parking • Park-N-Shop at 615 S. Quincy (390 spots); $1 hourly parking

Germanfest set for June 23 LEAVENWORTH — St. Joseph Church here,

Holy Land Pilgrimage

March 6-14, 2013, $2899 St. Therese Little Flower Parish Father Ernie Davis (816) 444-5406

located at 306 N. Broadway, will host its annual Germanfest on June 23.

Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m., followed by a traditional German dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults; $4 for children. There will be a beer garden, live polka music, and raffles.

For information, call the parish office at (913) 682-3953 or visit the website at: www.icsj.org.