07-19-13 Vol. 35 No. 2

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Members of the Keeler Women’s Center Theatre Troupe perform a song celebrating women for the 10th anniversary of the ministry. The center supports women of urban Kansas City, Kan.

Celebrating Women Keeler Women’s Center celebrates a decade of serving the women of Kansas City, Kansas

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Story by Joe Bollig | Photos by Elaina Cochran

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Just about everything you need to know about the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Keeler Women’s Center here could be summed up in the song of the Keeler Theatre Troupe that performed July 12 at the Jack Reardon Convention Center: “Celebrate the stories of women.

Celebrate and gather and listen.

Side by side, we stand with you, To celebrate the best of you.”

And celebrate they did.

More than 600 people attended the event, including Benedictine Sisters, Keeler volunteers, supporters, community leaders and well-wishers.

Last, but certainly not least, were women that have benefited from the services Keeler offers — like the members of the troupe.

The event served a double purpose, since it also represented one of many events held throughout the archdiocese as part of the yearSister Carol Ann Peterson, OSB, director of the Keeler long 150th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Center, celebrates its anniversary with guests, Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in friends, and fellow Benedictines.

Atchison. The center is a ministry of the Atchi>> See “Keynoter” on page 2 son Sisters.

3 Freedom Fighters

Archbishop Naumann leads prayers for religious liberty over the Fourth of July.

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4 Learning to Lead

Kansas nuns host a leadership camp for young women.

PARenT ADVISORY

Descriptions of abortionist’s practice make for new legislation, but graphic reading.

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On the Green

Sisters, Servants of Mary head to the green for their annual golf tournament.

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Keynoter lauds Keeler’s investment in women

Wanjira Mathai, a board member of the Green Belt Movement and daughter of Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai, presented the keynote address at Keeler’s 10th anniversary celebration. >> Continued from page 1

Keeler works with in this community — women and men, families and comMount St. Scholastica prioress Sismunities that have lost a sense of hope ter Anne Shepard offered the opening for whatever reason. prayer, followed at the podium by 41 Ac“The challenges that they face seem tion News evening anchor Christa Dubill, insurmountable. The challenges they who served as emcee of the event. She face seem beyond their capacity to be introduced a video history of the center, addressed by what they have. But [we which included a tribute to 2004 Nobel remind] them that within them is the Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. capacity to address those issues.”

Maathai, a Kenyan environmental activMathai said she was moved by what ist, graduated from Mount St. Scholastishe saw during her tour of the Keeler ca College in the Center, located early 1960s, but at 2220 Central returned for visits in Kansas City, even after achievKan. ing world renown “You offer so for her work. much that changMaathai died es people’s lives,” of ovarian canshe said. “You cer on Sept. 25, have 108 coun2011. In honor of seling sessions her mother and Wanjira Mathai, speaking of — unbelievable as a tribute to — 400 men and Keeler Center’s efforts women monththe Benedictine Sisters, Wanjira ly served at the Mathai gave the luncheon’s keynote adcenter. Especially poignant was a comdress. ment by [Benedictine] Sister Barbara “Empowering women, as we believe McCracken when she told me everyin the work that we do, is the biggest, one at the Keeler Center is a volunteer. greatest work, and there can be no greatNothing is a greater gift than service to er investment than that,” said Mathai, a others. And you serve so many people board member of the Green Belt Movein this community.” ment and the Wangari Institute for Sister Carol Ann Petersen, OSB, Peace and Environmental Studies. (The director of the center, spoke next, reorganizations, founded by her mother, counting the founding of Keeler Cenare concerned with environmentalism, ter. In 2000, the Benedictine Sisters community development, and empowwere undergoing a long-range planning ering women.) process, she explained. The process “I spoke at the Mount, celebrating was led by Sister Mary Collins, OSB, the Mount, but here is an extension to prioress at the time. celebrate the outreach that the Mount “The result was, we reaffirmed our Sisters are doing through the work at commitment to women, to empowerKeeler — a manifestation, in my opining women, and to starting a center in ion, of your hope and belief that a better Kansas City,” said Sister Carol Ann. world is possible, a better urban Kansas To much applause, she told Sister is possible, a better Kansas, is possible,” Mary Collins, who was in the crowd, she continued. “Certainly, your country “You really are the mother of Keeler.” is much better for having Keeler.”

The luncheon concluded with the “In so many ways,” said Mathai, “the Benedictine Sisters praying a blessing women that we work with [in Kenya] over the luncheon-goers, and with an are no different than the women that invitation to tour the Keeler Center.

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“Nothing is a greater gift than service to others. And you serve so many people in this community.”

The Keeler Women’s Center

The Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, was opened in 2003.

The center, currently at 2220 Central in Kansas City, Kan., is named for Sister Jerome Keeler, OSB, who founded Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan. The purpose of the center is to empower women in the urban core of Kansas City, Kan., by offering a number of classes, programs and services. Although its focus is on women, men are served, too.

Three Benedictine Sisters and some

100 volunteers provide a wide range of services to hundreds of women each month. Many of the center’s clients find the center by way of referrals.

Through partnerships with other nonprofit organizations, the center offers a wide variety of free programs and services — some of which are only offered to women. These include individual and couple counseling, addictions and domestic violence education, parenting classes, tutoring in basic literacy, and many other classes.

For more information, call the center at (913) 906-8990, or go to the website at: www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Sister Devota Klamet, OSB Atchison — Sister Devota Klamet, 93, a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. Scholastica died June 24 at the monastery here.

The vigil was held on June 27 at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection was celebrated June 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Born to Louis and Florence Gail Klamet on April 21, 1918, Sister Devota spent her early years in Tonganoxie and Bonner Springs. Baptized Grace Josephine at Sacred Heart Church in Bonner Springs, she attended Dafer Grade School in Tonganoxie and the Bonner Springs High School until her senior year. She graduated from Mount St. Scholastica Academy, Atchison, in 1936 and entered the Benedictine community there in 1937.

She made monastic profession in August 1938.

Sister Devota earned a Bachelor in Education with a minor in history from Mount St. Scholastica College and a Master of Science in education from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. She taught in grade and high schools in five states for some 70 years.

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Naumann July 20 “Catholic Way” recording July 21 150th anniversary of St. Joseph of the Valley, Easton Installation of Father Mathew Francis July 23 Radio talk show “Good Book Club” interview Vespers and dinner with recently ordained priests July 25 Pro-life boot camp Mass — ­ St. Patrick, Kansas City, Mo.

She was a founding member of the Benet Hill Community in Colorado, a daughter house of the Mount. She was principal and teacher in Monte Vista and Antonito, Colo., and librarian at the Benet Hill Academy. After fifteen years in the Colorado community, she transferred back to Atchison in 1980. She was librarian at Maur Hill Prep School, on staff at Benedictine College library, and continued that service in the Mount St. Scholastica community library as technical services assistant. She directed The Mount Community Center Gifts and Books for ten years.

Sister Devota was predeceased by her parents, by her brothers Charles and Vincent, and by her sisters Rita Klamet, Anne Willie, and Blanche Murphy. She is survived by her sisters Regina Jennings of Bonner Springs; Mary Seufert, Tonganoxie; Teresa Griffin, Batavia, N.Y.; and Ruth Martin, Kansas City, Kan.; and by her monastic family.

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Praying for religious liberty Archbishop leads celebration of Fortnight for Freedom

By Jessica Langdon jessica@theleaven.com

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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Fireworks celebrating America’s freedom weren’t the only events that drew crowds this summer.

Catholics filled Kansas churches to pray for religious liberty from June 21-July 4 during the Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week celebration of religious freedom that began June 21, the vigil of the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, and ended on Independence Day. “Historically, the United States has been the world’s beacon of hope for liberty,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann in his homily July 2 at a Holy Hour for religious freedom at St. Francis Xavier Church in Burlington. “Today, however, Catholics and others are experiencing unprecedented threats to religious freedom and conscience rights.”

Health and Human Services mandates requiring Catholic employers to include contraceptives, sterilizations and abortifacient drugs in their health plans as part of the Affordable Care Act remain a pressing concern, he said.

The archbishop also celebrated Holy Hours at Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park and St. Matthew Parish in Topeka, as well as a Mass on July 4 at Church of the Nativity in Leawood.

He also blessed motorcycles at Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence.

“We need to beg the Lord to give us wisdom, strength, courage, prudence, energy, compassion and love,” he said. “We need to be on our knees petitioning God to open the hearts and minds of the president, legislators, judges and justices, but, even more, of the common ordinary American.”

“Humanae Vitae” Mass — Holy Spirit, Overland Park July 28 Installation of Father Gabriel Landis ­— St. Benedict, Atchison archbishop

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Clockwise from top: Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann drives home the importance of religious liberty and conscience rights during a Mass July 4 at Church of the Nativity in Leawood during this year’s Fortnight for Freedom. n Archbishop Naumann blesses motorcycles outside Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence during a “Ride for Life and Blessing of the Bikes” on June 22. n Catholics crowd into St. Francis Xavier Church in Burlington July 2 for a Holy Hour for religious freedom. It was one of three Holy Hours designed to bring together as many people as possible across the archdiocese between June 21 and July 4.

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Camp creates friendships, future leaders Kansas nuns host leadership camp for girls

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Four Charity Sisters celebrate 50 years

By Jessica Langdon jessica@theleaven.com

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EAVENWORTH — Take a long piece of knotted rope.

Then untie the knots.

Sounds easy enough,

right?

At this camp, there’s a catch.

Several people are holding onto the same rope — and no one can take her hands off, even for a second.

The undertaking kept groups of girls’ hands full — at least until they learned to communicate and collaborate to complete their mission.

Teamwork and communication are just a couple of the leadership skills girls honed June 26-28 in Leavenworth at the annual Leadership Camp sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison and the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.

In its 14th year, the three-day camp brings together girls entering sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The location alternates each year between Leavenworth and Atchison.

Leadership Camp’s name doesn’t even hint at all the fun the girls have there.

But 11-year-old Lauren Biritz, a member of St. Peter Parish in Kansas City, Mo., already knew that.

“I was excited, because my sister came two years ago, and I wanted to go, but I was too young,” said Lauren.

Now old enough, she had a blast making new friends and figuring out what it means to be a leader.

“It means to be a nice person and to have good qualities,” she said.

Working together, growing individually Ashley Krause, who will be a sophomore at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan., attended the camp all three of the summers she was eligible.

Like many former campers, she has now returned as a counselor.

“You can’t get through life alone,” said Ashley, emphasizing how important teamwork is at camp and in the real world. “There’s no way a team can be a team without working together.”

Maddy Rieck, 11, a parishioner of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church in Leavenworth, liked the challenge of fishing as a team for objects on the ground.

Using ropes, the girls moved a wooden block with a hook underneath to make their catches.

“I think it’s fun because you get to hang out with this group of girls you haven’t known and you get to have new friendships,” said Maddy.

And she learned a few things about herself.

“I’ve grown out of my shyness and I can be more up with people and cooperate,” she said.

Her roommate, 11-year-old Valencia Rodriguez, a parishioner of Holy Name Church in Kansas City, Kan., was impressed with the work the Sisters put into the camp.

“They go through a lot to make this happen,” said Valencia.

Sister Suzanne Fitzmaurice, OSB, was entering the religious communi-

From left, Sisters Eileen Marie Johnson, Therese Bangert, Susan Yerkich and Judith Jackson, SCL, celebrated their golden jubilees June 23.

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From left, Sister Rosann Eckart, OSB, offers guidance as campers line up according to birth month without stepping off a beam. Lifting Emily Chmidling of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church, Leavenworth, across to her correct spot are, from left, Kaley Coffman of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Shawnee; Veronica Dervin of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee; Maegan Koch of St. Patrick Parish, Corning; Erin Dulac of Sacred Heart Parish, Atchison; and Sydney Howell of Sacred Heart Parish, Leavenworth. ty when she was asked to design this camp.

She and Sister Vicki Lichtenauer, SCL, have worked on it together every year since then.

“I think [the girls] learn to think differently,” said Sister Suzanne. “I think it’s giving them [a] foundation at a key time in their life when they’re becoming young women.”

Sister Vicki cherishes this opportunity for women of all ages to interact.

The camp gives girls a personal experience with Sisters and religious life.

Past campers have shared how this camp helped them choose college courses or opened up leadership opportunities in high school.

“That’s, for us, really exciting — to make sure we empower women to use all their time, talents and treasure and not be scared to be a leader,” said Sister Vicki.

LEAVENWORTH — Four Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCLs) marked their golden anniversaries this year with a special Mass and receptions on June 23. Honorees included Sister Therese Bangert, Kansas City, Kan.; Sister Judith Jackson, Leavenworth; Sister Eileen Marie Johnson, Oakland, Calif.; and Sister Susan Yerkich, Lawrence.

Sister Eileen Marie grew up in Lansing. As an SCL, she taught elementary and high school students; was a child care worker at Mount Saint Vincent Home, Denver; and

did music and youth ministries in Anaconda, Mont. She recently received certification as a massage practitioner.

Originally from Falls City, Neb., Sister Therese is the social justice coordinator for the religious community. In the past, she has ministered at the former St. Vincent’s Home in Topeka and served as a lobbyist seeking to impact public policy affecting persons who are poor. She also currently volunteers as a police chaplain with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department.

Confidence and Catholicism Anna Powell, 16, is a student at Bishop Ward.

Though she didn’t attend Leadership Camp as a camper, she returned this summer for a second year as a counselor.

One of her favorite parts has been bringing the girls together on the first night to name their small groups.

Campers have come up with everything from Giggling Rainbow Monkeys to Discombobulated Minions.

They’re not afraid to be silly with each other, said Anna, and she sees the ability to relate as a key leadership quality.

It is exactly those qualities that campers develop in their short stay with the Sisters.

“You believe in yourself,” she said.

“Things you didn’t think you could

Sydney Howell, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish in Leavenworth, tries to replicate a shape while blindfolded by following a fellow camper’s verbal instructions. Communication is one of the skills campers enhanced during the three-day Leadership Camp June 26-28. do, now you can; you’ve solved problems.”

Thirteen-year-old camper Maggie Overfield of Raytown, Mo., agreed.

You leave the program “more confident in yourself,” she said.

Maureen Kennedy, a camp counselor who is studying at Washburn University in Topeka, remembers the influence her counselors had on her as a camper.

“I wanted to give these kids the same experience I had,” she said.

“One of the most important parts of this camp is knowing that their faith

isn’t only about going to church and praying. It’s about meeting people and talking about it and experiencing it in new ways.”

Kristen Owsley, now 25, discovered her own confidence as a camper when she attended the first-ever session.

She was forced out of her comfort zone. And now, as a counselor, she loves watching younger girls emerge as leaders.

“It brings out the best in you,” she said. “It’s really fun just to get away and share time together and grow as a person — and in your faith.”

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A native of Butte, Mont., Sister Susan began her ministry teaching school. She transitioned to being a child care worker at the former St. Vincent’s Home in Topeka and then joined the staff of Ancilla Center, the daycare/preschool on the campus of the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth. In 1982, she joined the faculty of St. John School in Lawrence, where she continues to teach.

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For more information The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth community was founded in 1858. Sisters currently serve in the continental United States, Peru and South Sudan. For more information, visit the website at: www.scls.org.

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Gosnell case goads governments Abortionist’s conviction raises issue of fetal pain to national stage

This sketch depicts the court proceedings of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s trial. Gosnell (far left) was convicted on over 243 counts, including first-degree murder, infanticide, involuntary manslaughter, and performing illegal late-term abortions.

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Students at Sacred Heart Church in Emporia begin a day of intensive summer religious education with a song about Noah and the ark. Rather than the traditional religious education paradigm — where students attend class each week — students at Sacred Heart attend a two-week session each summer.

Intensive summer religious education gets results

By Katie Hyde Special to The Leaven EMPORIA — It’s 8:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish here and most grade-schoolers in this east-central Kansas town are still in bed, soaking up every precious hour of summer break.

Not these kids. Despite the early hour, Sacred Heart’s parish hall is full of 175 youngsters, ranging from kindergartners to eighth-graders, ready to learn.

Deacon Mark Ostrowski, who looks much more awake than most of the students, stands in front of the crowd, leading them in a rendition of “Rise and Shine.”

“Would you like to sing?” he asks the group excitedly.

“Yeah!” they yell.

“Let’s stand up!”

Halfhearted groans are their first response, but the kids slowly rise out of their chairs. With a bit of encouragement, they’re loudly singing minutes later.

These students are participants in Sacred Heart’s intensive summer religious education program.

The program, which began eight years ago in the parish, squeezes a year’s worth of religious education for public school students into two weeks, offering a consistent, challenging, and fun alternative to the traditional weekly class paradigm of most Catholic parishes.

“The advantage is that children are fresh in the morning,” said director of religious education Linda DeDonder. “They haven’t been in school all day, and their school days are so jam-packed. They’re a little more receptive here.”

While most religious education programs are held on Wednesday evenings during the school year, Sacred Heart holds its intensive program during the summer.

Classes meet for three hours a day for two weeks. Especially for kids and parents who are busy during the school year with homework, sports, and other commitments, this program works well.

“It’s much easier to get kids here for two weeks in the summer than compete with all of their other activities during the year,” said Terri Sturm, a catechist with the program.

Despite the different time format, the Sacred Heart program works much like other religious education programs. Students are divided into classes where they receive age-appropriate instruction on everything from the Real Presence to the Catholic Church’s teaching on forgiveness.

But there are a few add-ons for older students. The eighth-graders go on field trips to St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison and to the Sisters of Charity in Leavenworth, for example, to see how men and women religious live in community.

The program also now teaches seventh- and eighth-graders theology of the body — the church’s teaching on love, sexuality, and marriage — rather than church history, a change that was made recently.

Amy Scheller, who has taught catechesis at the summer program since its inception, believes the move to teaching more relevant theology is important, especially for older students.

“We used to teach the history of the church for seventh- and eighth-

graders,” Scheller said. “But there was so much vocabulary to learn, we didn’t have time to connect the faith elements. With this program, it connects the kids in such a relevant way.”

“It’s a curriculum that allows us to answer what it means to be a Catholic middle-schooler in 21stcentury America,” she added.

According to DeDonder, Sacred Heart’s way of teaching religious education has been a huge success.

In fact, the program is so popular at Sacred Heart that it is spreading to other parishes within the archdiocese, including Corpus Christi in Lawrence, which got the idea from DeDonder.

Most importantly, DeDonder says, the students have responded well to the two-week format, including Sydney Spellman, a seventh-grader at Emporia Middle School and a student in Scheller’s theology of the body class.

“You learn about where we came from,” Spellman said. “It has given me a better appreciation for the past.”

By Joe Bollig joe@theleaven.com KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Weeks of demonstrations, disruptions and a 10-hour filibuster by a pro-abortion senator couldn’t stop a Texas Senate committee from passing a new prolife bill on July 11.

The battle of the bill became high-profile news reported by major news mediums.

The bill requires abortion clinics to meet the same health and safety standards as do other surgical centers in Texas and bans aborting fetuses after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Pro-abortion legislators and their supporters opposed the bill ferociously.

To protest the bill, they hung coat hangers on a podium to warn that crude, dangerous and illegal abortions would be a consequence of the bill, and denounced the bill as part of a “war on women.”

The irony was lost on the proabortion activists that a major inspiration of the legislation was a Philadelphia abortionist who did crude, dangerous and illegal abortions and who was responsible for the deaths of at least two patients.

It wasn’t only Texas that saw legislation inspired by the case of the gruesome Philadelphia abortionist, but also Ohio, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

Kansas passed a law in 2011 banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and this year passed another law that required doctors to tell women that unborn children can feel pain by 20 weeks.

In June, the Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a fetal pain law banning abortions after 20 weeks, but it is expected to fail in the U.S. Senate and President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the bill.

So far, nine states have passed fetal pain capable laws, and Texas could be the tenth.

Shattered myth If ever there was a watershed moment in the history of abortion in America, it would be Feb. 18, 2010.

That was the day the myth of “safe and legal abortion” in America was shattered in a matter of minutes.

On that date, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and state law enforcement agencies entered the Women’s Medical Society in Philadelphia, where Dr. Kermit Gosnell performed abortions.

They were investigating tips about illegal prescription drug use, but within moments it became clear that other things were very, very wrong at the clinic besides illegal drug activity.

In a later grand jury report, Philadelphia district attorney R. Seth Williams described discoveries in the clinic that has become known as the Philadelphia House of Horrors: “The clinic reeked of animal urine, courtesy of the cats that were allowed to roam (and defecate) freely. Furniture and blankets were stained with blood.

Instruments were not properly sterilized. Disposable medical supplies were not disposed of; they were reused over and over again. Medical equipment — such as the defibrillator, the EKG, the pulse oximeter, the blood pressure cuff — was generally broken; even when it worked, it wasn’t used. The emergency exit was padlocked shut. And scattered throughout, in cabinets, in the basement, in a freezer, in jars and bags and plastic bags, were fetal remains. It was a baby charnel house.”

But that wasn’t the worst of it.

Further investigation revealed that Gosnell endangered women by overdosing them with dangerous drugs, spreading disease with infected instruments, causing injury (perforated bowls and wombs) and even caused the death of two women.

And then something truly horrifying was discovered.

Gosnell had regularly performed illegal, late-term abortions of viable babies.

Pennsylvania law prohibits abortions after the 24th week — a time when

babies, if they are born premature, can survive.

When some babies survived Gosnell’s abortions “live, breathing, [and] squirming,” Gosnell killed them by jabbing scissors into the back of the babies’ necks, and snipping their spinal cords.

He called it “snipping.”

Gosnell performed hundreds of “snippings” over the years, but the exact number is unknown because he destroyed his files.

A few cases, however, could be documented. Gosnell, his wife, and eight clinic workers faced murder and other charges.

Gosnell himself was convicted this past May 13 of three counts of first-degree murder of three babies, involuntary manslaughter of a patient, one count of infanticide, 21 counts of performing illegal lateterm abortions, and many other crimes — a total of 243 convictions.

He made a deal with prosecutors, waiving his right to appeal so he would not face the death penalty. In exchange, he got life in prison without parole.

A look behind the curtain The Gosnell case tore down the curtain that hid some brutal realities of abortion in America, said Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee.

“For [Americans] to hear stories about this man who delivered babies shortly before birth and snipped their necks was horrifying, because they didn’t know something like this was going on,” said Tobias.

Despite the gruesome nature of the charges, the Gosnell trial received scant attention from national news mediums until pro-life activists launched a social media shaming campaign that included rows of empty seats in the press gallery.

“I think there was a definite attempt to ignore the story,” said Tobias.

By contrast, the major news outlets were all over the trials of George Zimmerman, Casey Anthony, Jody Arias and others, she said.

“But we are seeing now, because the

U.S. Congress took up the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and other states like Texas working on it, it has gotten more attention,” she continued.

“Even if people didn’t hear about Gosnell [then], they are now, because [he] is one of the reasons we need to pass this legislation.”

Although pro-abortion advocates claim that legalization took abortion out of unsafe “back alleys” and into safe clinics, the Gosnell case proves otherwise, said Tobias.

“Making abortion legal through [the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case] Roe v.

Wade did not make abortion safer,” she said.

Besides, abortion always kills the baby and, in many cases, causes physical and psychological harm to women, no matter how sterile or well-run the clinic.

The Gosnell trial led several states to undertake long-overdue clinic inspections, which led to the discovery of many shortcomings and problems. For example, the Maryland state health department found unsanitary conditions and deficiencies in 12 of the state’s 16 surgical abortion clinics.

“There is an abortionist in Texas who is reported to have killed babies by inducing birth and then twisting their heads off,” Tobias said.

Eventually, Gosnell himself will fade into obscurity and become a footnote.

The ripple effects, however, will continue, said Ron Kelsey, archdiocesan consultant for pro-life ministry.

“The Gosnell case has raised the discussion of late-term abortion and fetal pain to the national level,” he said. “It has given us an opportunity to see lateterm abortion — and we don’t like it.

Most people, once they understand, are opposed to late-term abortions.”

“This case has laid the groundwork for future legislative efforts,” he continued. “It has created an awareness in the public mind. We may have to wait until elections restructure the U.S. House and Senate to pass pro-life legislation, and we have a president willing to sign it, but the pro-life movement is working toward it.”

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Sisters, Servants of Mary take to the greens for their 19th annual golf tournament

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By Jessica Langdon jessica@theleaven.com

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Sisters, Servants of Mary stand deeply united in their ministry of caring for the sick and dying and their commitment to Christ.

But there’s room for a little friendly competition.

The Sisters picked up their golf clubs and laughed their way through a putting contest June 28 during the 19th annual golf classic benefiting the Sisters.

The event drew 104 golfers to Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas City, Kan. Jim Wilson and his wife Doris, parishioners of Holy Cross Church in Overland Park, have supported the Sisters for many years. Working with the golf classic committee is a highlight for him.

“There are golf tournaments like the one we have all over the country, but I bet ours is unique,” said Wilson.

“I bet ours is the only one in the country where, when you’re playing golf, two nuns will drive past you on a golf cart.”

Proceeds will help renovate the Sisters’ decades-old convent in Kansas City, Kan. No one really emphasizes winning at this classic, which draws loyal sponsors and golfers each year.

By spending the day supporting and getting to know the Sisters, Wilson knows everyone goes home a winner, anyway.

“They just represent to me the very best in people,” he said. “They just give you a lift when you’re with them.

They’re so giving and full of love for everybody, especially for Christ.”

From left, Mother Superior Alicia Hermosillo, Sister Lucero Garcia, Sister Ema Muñoz, and Sister Catherine Bussen applaud the putt of another Sister. The putting contest, in which many Sisters participated, was followed by the golf tournament, which drew over 100 golfers and was emceed by John Holt of Fox 4 News.

The Sisters, Servants of Mary compete in the putting contest of their annual golf tournament, held this year at Dub’s Dread Golf Club in Kansas City, Kan., June 28. The tournament benefits the religious order, which provides nursing for the homebound and seriously ill in Kansas City.

A Sister takes a swing during the putting contest.

Sisters, Servants of Mary prepare to putt at their 19th annual golf tournament.

Sister Carmen Arenas takes home the prize for the putting contest.

Mother Superior Alicia Hermosillo enjoys the rare day out with so many of her Sisters. This year marks the 19th golf benefit for the Sisters, whose monastery is located in downtown Kansas City, Kan.

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Church leaders weigh in for migrants were among members of the House targeted by a campaign the week of July 15. Dozens of Catholic university presidents directly appealed to Catholics in the House to draw moral courage from their faith in supporting broad-based reform.

Those who ground their appeals for immigration reform in the teachings of Christianity about migrants got a timely and photogenic boost from Pope Francis July 8, as he visited Lampedusa, an Italian island where immigrants who try to reach Europe by sea are detained. He said he was moved to make the trip after he saw news stories describing the drowning of immigrants at sea.

“Those boats, instead of being a means of hope, were a means of death,” he said.

In a homily given from a lectern built out of the hull and wheel of

boats, the pope said he chose to make the Mass a penitential liturgy to “ask forgiveness for our indifference toward so many brothers and sisters” and for the ways in which well-being has “anesthetized our hearts.”

The pope prayed for the forgiveness of “those, who with their decisions at the global level, have created situations that lead to these tragedies.”

A couple of days later, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez compared those migrants lost at sea to those who die trying to start new lives in the United States by crossing the the border illegally.

Archbishop Gomez called on the House to pass “just and humane” immigration reform, adding that “the current immigration system, which causes so much human suffering, is a stain on the soul of our nation.”

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Pope Francis greets immigrants at the port in Lampedusa, Italy, July 8.

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ASHINGTON (CNS) — As pressure to pass an immigration reform bill shifted to the House of Representatives in July, the voices speaking out for more humane treatment of migrants included Pope Francis and former President George W. Bush.

Scores of advocates for comprehensive immigration reform swarmed over Capitol Hill day after day, visiting congressional offices and staging events such as a mock naturalization ceremony for wouldbe citizens who are currently in immigration limbo.

President Barack Obama met with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus one day and the next with two key senators, John McCain, R-Ariz., and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. Both times the conversation was primarily about immigration reform, which Obama has made a high priority.

Meanwhile, a closed-door caucus of House Republicans July 10 was reported to have underscored just how the path to a comprehensive bill is overgrown with conflicting political interests.

House Republicans gave reporters varied versions of what they took away from the session.

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said the majority of his party’s caucus members agree they need to address immigration, but that they prefer to do it piece-bypiece, focusing first on enforcement measures, rather than take up the comprehensive bill the Senate passed. Other Republicans said that while they want enforcement to come first, they might accept the legalization and citizenship path.

Still others, including Rep. Steve King of Iowa, were sticking to the notion that any path to legalization, even for people brought in as children who have no ties to another country, would destroy “the rule of law,” as The New York Times reported.

The Times said King conceded that support for his point in the caucus session was weaker than it has been in the past.

Backers of comprehensive reform, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a coalition of evangelicals and other faith groups argue that only by dealing with all the pieces of immigration — border enforcement, legalization, fixes to the process for bringing in workers and family members and changes to requirements for verifying employee immigration status — will any part of it work.

Meanwhile, Bush, in a rare public appearance in which he referenced public policy, at a naturalization ceremony urged Congress to take a broad approach to reform. He advocated for comprehensive reform when he was president.

In June, the Senate voted 68-32 for a bill that includes billions of dollars of new spending on border security and addresses a wide range of problems in the current systems, including: family immigration; various types of worker visas; and legal status for people who were brought to the United States as children. It includes a 13-year path to citizenship for many of the estimated 11 million immigrants who lack permission to be in the country. They would be required to speak English, pay fines and any taxes owed and meet other benchmarks.

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An altar containing images of Blessed John Paul II is pictured in the house of Floribeth Mora Diaz, the Costa Rican woman whose inexplicable cure has been attributed to the intercession of the late Polish pontiff, July 4 in Cartago, Costa Rica. The Vatican announced July 5 that Pope Francis has signed the decree approving his sainthood.

News of canonizations has ‘gladdened hearts’ of faithful, cardinal says

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A S H I N GTO N (CNS) — The two popes whose canonizations received final clearance July 5 “each had a profound impact on the church and the world,” as New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan put it.

Pope Francis signed a decree clearing the way for Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII to be canonized, possibly later this year.

In a July 5 statement, Cardinal Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said: “I know that today’s news has gladdened the hearts of the faithful throughout the world, just as it did for me.”

Blessed John, known most widely for having convened the Second Vatican Council, will be canonized without having met the normal requirement of having a second miracle attributed to his intercession.

The cardinals and archbishops who are members of the saints’ congregation met at the Vatican July 2 and voted in favor of the pope recognizing as a miracle the healing of Floribeth Mora Diaz, a Costa Rican who was suffering from a brain aneurysm and recovered after prayers through the intercession of Blessed John Paul.

The congregation members, according to news reports, also evaluated the cause of Blessed John and voted to ask Pope Francis to canonize him without requiring a miracle.

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According to church rules — established by the pope and subject to changes by him — a miracle is needed after beatification to make a candidate eligible for canonization.

Cardinal Dolan said that by convening Vatican II, “Pope John XXIII helped present the timeless teaching of Jesus and his church in the modern age. And, Pope John Paul II helped to bring that teaching to every corner of the globe, as a tireless missionary for the faith.”

Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr noted that as director of the 1993 World Youth Day in Denver, he met with Pope John Paul II many times.

“When Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, the cry immediately went up from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square of ‘Santo Subito’ — ‘Saint Immediately!’” Archbishop Schnurr said in a statement.

“In addition to resolve, kindness, a sense of humor and many other fine qualities, I observed in him that sanctity which the crowd proclaimed.

I am grateful that the church’s careful process of canonization has confirmed what we all felt in our hearts.”

Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski said the news of the canonizations, while not unexpected, “is nevertheless received with great joy.”

Linking the announcement to the other major Vatican news of the day, the publication of “Lumen Fidei”

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(“The Light of Faith”), the first encyclical published under Pope Francis, which was begun by Pope Benedict, Archbishop Wenski said the two future saints “were shining witnesses to the ‘lumen fidei,’ the light of faith, in the second half of the 20th century.”

He said both popes “spoke frequently and urgently about the need for a new evangelization directed towards those who once had received the faith but now seem to be ‘tired’ of it. They will certainly be the patron saints of the new evangelization that we — disciples in faith and missionaries of hope — are called to announce to our contemporaries in this 21st century.”

The Knights of Columbus in a statement said the Blessed John Paul II Shrine in Washington would be offering a series of programs and events to mark Blessed John Paul’s canonization.

The shrine was established by the Knights at the former Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, which the fraternal organization purchased in August 2011.

“John Paul II was a champion of the rights and dignity of every human person, and his witness and legacy continue to speak important messages to our world today. Similarly, his life of holiness and devotion to God continue to be an example to us all,” said Patrick Kelly, the shrine’s executive director.

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VATICAN CITY ­— Blessed John Paul II rallied young Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI instructed them and Pope Francis is preparing to send them out on mission.

When he travels to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day, Pope Francis — the former archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina — will be continuing a tradition begun by Blessed John Paul in Buenos Aires in 1987, gathering Catholic youths from around the world together for several intense days of faith-building and celebration. In cities from South America to Europe, Asia to North America and back again, each World Youth Day with the pope has been different in size and in the culture the youths experienced and shared. But the contributions of each pope — because of both personality and personal emphasis — also have left striking marks on the 11 international gatherings held since 1987. With Pope Francis, that tradition of the evolving World Youth Day is bound to continue in Rio July 23-28.

World Youth Day gatherings are so much a part of Catholic life now that it is hard to imagine just how innovative Blessed John Paul’s idea first seemed.

The Polish pope invited young people to his Palm Sunday celebration at the Vatican during the 1985 U.N.-proclaimed Year of Youth and Vatican officials were shocked when some 250,000 young people showed up; they had planned for 60,000 pilgrims.

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Cuts to SNAP, once known as food stamps, were four times bigger in the House version of the farm bill than in the Senate version. The House voted down the farm bill in June, and observers cited the size of the SNAP cuts as one reason behind the bill’s defeat.

House Republican leadership then split the bill, forcing a vote July 11 — the day after it was introduced — on an agriculture-only measure that would accept no amendments. The nutrition and agricultural sections of the farm bill have long been joined together in an effort to amass votes from urban and rural lawmakers for each other’s interests, but the House leadership said it would be dealing later with nutrition issues. The agriculture measure passed 216-208. “Although the USCCB does not take a position on the procedures or processes for advancing this important agriculture legislation, the House must prevent cuts and harmful structural changes to nutrition programs such as SNAP that will harm hungry children, poor families, vulnerable seniors and workers who are underemployed or unable to find employment,” Bishop Blaire said.

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Wood rot and house painting - 25 years experience painting houses and working with wood rot and window repairs. I honestly believe you cannot find a better job out there. Up to 15-year warranty on your paint job! No job too big or small, and I will be on your job working every day - no subcontracting out work to someone else.

Fully insured and plenty of references. Call me today!

Mike at (913) 991-3955.

House painting - Interior and exterior; wall paper removal. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call Joe at (913) 620-5776.

Exterior painting, drywall projects, wood rot repair, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and tile work - Quality products. 20 years experience. References. Call (913) 206-4524.

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) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com.

Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.

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.

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.

Caregiving 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.

Caregiving wanted - Seeking gentle caregiver/CNA for elderly gentleman in home. Atchison area, evening and nights. References required. Must be patient and kind as well as honest and reliable. Call (913) 426-4068.

Would you like to keep your senior loved one in the comfort of their home? Experienced seasoned CNA provides quality care in the comfort of your home. Livein optional. References/reasonable. Call (913) 999-5073.

Need some help? - Maybe I am the answer. I can get you to your doctor’s appointment, hairdresser or shopping. Perhaps you aren’t driving anymore or just prefer a chauffeur. I’ll get you there. I can also run errands for you such as picking up your prescriptions or groceries.

Just give me a call to discuss your needs. Johnson County only. Call (913) 469-6211 or (816) 806-0564.

Two semi-retired exceptional nurses with 57 years combined nursing experience – Offering the best private duty, respite, and companion care. Specialize in Alzheimer’s, diabetic and geriatric care. Licensed, references and background check. Let us keep your loved one in their home. Call (913) 710-5412 or (913) 226-5385.

Have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Inquire about our fresh, unique approach to care. ComfortCare Homes, a local, family-owned care option, opened its first home in 2005. We have now grown to four homes located in Overland Park and Leawood. All of our homes are located minutes from highways I-35 or I-435, allowing easy access from anywhere in the Kansas City metropolitan area including Lee’s Summit, Shawnee, Liberty and Olathe. To learn more or take a tour, call Courtney Minter at (913) 609-1891 or visit the website at: www.

ComfortCareKC.com.

Palliative care - Retired nurse, massage therapist, will give palliative care to meet the physical needs and tender loving care for your loved one. $25 per hour. References. 12-hour shift available. Call (913) 384-2119.

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JULY 19, 2013 | theleaven.com << continueD from previous page Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re looking to introduce care for your family or simply looking to improve your current home care quality, we can help. Our unique approach to home care has earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family-owned, with offices in Lenexa and Lawrence. Call Benefits of Home Senior Care, Lenexa: (913) 422-1591 or Lawrence: (785) 727-1816 or www.benefitsofhome.com.

vacation Bahamas beachfront condo - Enjoy the crystal clear waters, beachfront pool and beautiful sunrises from our newly remodeled condo that sleeps four. $125/night; $750/week. Local owner will rent to mature adults and families. To view, visit the website at: www.coral beach1602.com or send an email to: coralbeach1602@ gmail.com.

Lake of the Ozarks - 7 nights for $500! Beautiful time share in the Horseshoe Bend area near the Lodge of the Four Seasons. Available from Sept. 6 - 12, 2013. Many amenities. Sleeps up to 8. Refundable damage deposit required. For details, call Jack at (913) 226-4476.

Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully furnished; sleeps four. View of Continental Divide from deck. Close to points of interest and activities. $95/ night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com.

for sale For sale - Resurrection Cemetery crypts. Located in Queen of the Holy Rosary Corridor, tier A, crypt 107. Selling today for $10,465; asking $8,900. Contact Jean at (913) 449-5007.

For sale - Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, prime burial space, Henry addition. Relocated and need to sell. Asking $1,200. Call (785) 249-5482.

For sale - Exclusive rights for two burial easements at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Rd. These easements are located in the mausoleum, corridor Queen of Holy Rosary, tier C, crypts 107. Today’s selling price at this level would be $12,000. We are offering this space for $9,000 (or best offer). Contact Ambrose Kelly at (913) 649-9691.

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.

Real estate For sale - Move-in ready farmhouse in Winchester with fruit and nut trees. 2 (possible 3) bedrooms, 1 bath on 15.5 acres with 32 x 40 outbuilding. Upgrades within last 3 years include fully remodeled bath (with tile), hardwood floors, roof, windows, hot water on demand tank, and painted inside. Earth wood stove, propane tank (owned, not rented) and rural water, security gate, good school district. Motivated seller. Call (913) 683-4488 or (913) 362-3024.

Leawood home - Close to Sprint campus. Walk to Nativity; split level 5+ BR, 4 full BA, 2 1/2 BA. Lots of space, almost finished walkout basement, screen porch, deck, patio with fireplace; treed; cul-de-sac; sits on beautiful 1/2 acre. Great value at $265,000. No signs. 11912 Canterbury. For sale by owner. Call (913) 620-0163.

Fun in the Flint Hills! – Lakefront home on beautiful, friendly, family-oriented Lake Wabaunsee. Modern 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, open floor plan home with private dock. Across the street from community golf course. Only 30 minutes southwest of Topeka. Call (785) 608-9008 or send an email to: bandersoa@gmail.com.

July A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be at 8 a.m. on July 20 at Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood. Following the Mass, the bereavement ministry will have its monthly support meeting in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be: “Writing Out Grief.” For more information, call (913) 649-2026.

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Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, Easton, will host a daylong contemplative retreat on July 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes lunch. For more information, send an email to: directorcp@hotmail. com or call (913) 773-8255.

The archdiocesan monthly pro-life Mass will be held at 8 a.m. on July 20 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 44 N. Mill, Kansas City, Kan. Immediately following Mass is a rosary procession to an abortion clinic approximately four blocks away. Eucharistic adoration is available for those not processing. Benediction concludes services by 9:45 a.m.

St. Augustine Parish, Fidelity, will hold its annual picnic on July 21. A chicken and ham dinner will be served family style starting at 4:30 p.m. The air-conditioned hall is handicapped accessible.

The cost to attend is: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 4 - 10; and free for children under the age of 3. Games, lunch stand and much more.

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The 150th anniversary jubilee of the founding of St. Joseph of the Valley Parish, 31151 207th St., Leavenworth, will be held on July 21 with a 9 a.m. Mass at the church, followed by a reception in the church hall. The public is invited. For more information, call (913) 682-4904 and ask for Ms. Brown.

Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will present “Landscaping and Simple Home Improvements” in partnership with Heartland Habitat for Humanity on July 24 from 6 - 8 p.m.

A cookout will be provided at 5:30 p.m.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Men and women are welcome.

No children. There is no cost to attend.

To register, Call (913) 906-8990.

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The guest speaker will be Abbot James Albers of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, for the KCK Serra Club’s meeting at noon on July 24. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan. Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, Easton, will host a weekend retreat on discernment from July 26 - 28. The cost to attend is $170 for individuals and $250 for couples. All meals are included. There will be six conferences, discussion, time for reflection and spiritual reading, along with daily eucharistic adoration and Mass at the local parish Saturday night.

Check-in will be between 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday. For more information, send an email to: directorcp@hotmail.com or call (913) 773-8255.

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Training for new respite volunteers will be held on July 27 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital in the education center, located at I-435 and State Line Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Men and women are needed to provide companionship and care and allow a caregiver some much needed time away. Respite-trained volunteers are insured against liability and serve in their own parish. For more information or to make a reservation, call Pat Scheibel at (913) 897-6589 by July 24.

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A recital will be held by Matthew Winterhalter at St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, at 3 p.m. on July 21. The concert will feature works for the piano and organ by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Saint-Saëns and more.

Annunciation Parish, Frankfort, will host its summer picnic on July 28 from 5 - 8 p.m., serving beef or pulled pork sandwiches with all the trimmings, ice cream and cake. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 10 and under. There are games for all ages, a raffle, and a quilt auction.

A course in the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning begins July 21 at 1 p.m. at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. A reasonable course fee is charged and online registration is required on the website at: www.ccli.org. Call Dana or Eric Runnebaum at (785) 380-0062 or the Couple to Couple League of Kansas City at (913) 894-3558 for more information.

The Leavenworth Region of ACCW quarterly luncheon and meeting will be held on July 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish hall, 1401 2nd Ave., Leavenworth. Bring a covered dish, used cards, used stamps, items for the ditty bags, and pennies for the seminarians.

For more information, send an email to Judy Brose at: brosej2002@yahoo.com, or call (913) 773-8334.

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St. Benedict’s Circle at Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will host a card party luncheon (or any game of your choice) on July 30 from 11:30 a.m.

– 3 p.m. The cost is $12 per person. For information or to RSVP, call Helen at (913) 381-4295 or Doris at (913) 381-2781.

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St. Joseph Church, Flush, will host its annual picnic and bazaar on July 31. A chicken dinner will be served from 5 - 8 p.m.

The air-conditioned hall is handicapped accessible. Concessions will also be offered on the grounds.

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August St. Casimir Church, Leavenworth, will host its annual dinner on Aug. 4 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $9 for adults and $5 for children. Carryouts are available.

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Our Lady of Fatima Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will host an area-wide picnic for circle members and guests on Aug. 7 at Christ the King Parish, 53rd and Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan. Registration begins at 6 p.m., followed by the meal at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will follow. Meat will be furnished; bring a covered dish to share. To make a reservation, call Pat at (913) 334-1399 by Aug. 4.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas High School will host its Saints Stampede and Family Fun Day on Aug. 10 from 8 - 11 a.m. at the high school, 114th and Pflumm Rd., Overland Park. The day includes a 5K run/walk, pancake breakfast, games and activities with prizes. For more information, visit the website at: www.stasaints. net/saintsstampede5K.

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Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys, will host a picnic and reunion on Aug. 11, serving a chicken dinner and all the trimmings from 4 - 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $7.50 for adults; $4 for children ages 12 and under. Games and prizes will start at 5 p.m. and drawings will begin at 8 p.m.

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St. John the Baptist, 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual festival beginning at 4 p.m. on Aug. 17. There will be games, fun and prizes for all ages as well as lots of food and drink, with a traditional sarma dinner in the gym. A free outdoor polka dance, featuring Don Lipovac, will be on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds from 9 - 11 p.m. For more information, call (913) 371-0627.

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wanted to buy Wanted - Lionel trains. Call (913) 485-6700.

Wanted - Old drugstore soda fountain. Apothecary and candy jars, signs, slot machines, Coca-Cola. Spool, thread, dye. Nut and bolt cabinets. Advertising clocks, small antique display case and store displays. Hunting and fishing old duck decoys and fishing lures. Autographed baseballs.

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

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Scripture Readings Sixteenth week of ordinary time July 21 Sixteenth sunday in ordinary time Gn 18: 1-10a Ps 15: 2-5 Col 1: 24-28 Lk 10: 38-42 July 22 Mary Magdalene Ex 14: 5-18 (Ps) Ex 15: 1-6 Jn 20: 1-2, 11-18 July 23 Bridget, religious Ex 14:21 – 15:1 (Ps) Ex 15: 8-10, 12, 17 Mt 12: 46-50 July 24 Sharbel Makhluf, priest Ex 16: 1-5, 9-15 Ps 78: 18-19, 23-28 Mt 13: 1-9 July 25 JAMES, APOSTLE 2 Cor 4: 7-15 Ps 126: 1-6 Mt 20: 20-28 July 26 Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex 20: 1-17 Ps 19: 8-11 Mt 13: 18-23 July 27 Saturday Ex 24: 3-8 Ps 50: 1-2, 5-6, 14-15 Mt 13: 24-30 Seventeenth week of ordinary time July 28 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Gn 18: 20-32 Ps 138: 1-3, 6-8 Col 2: 12-14 Lk 11: 1-13 July 29 Martha Ex 32: 15-24, 30-34 Ps 106: 19-23 Jn 11: 19-27 July 30 Peter Chrysologus, bishop, doctor of the church Ex 33: 7-11; 34: 5b-9, 28 Ps 103: 6-13 Mt 13: 36-43 July 31 Ignatius of Loyola, priest Ex 34: 29-35 Ps 99: 5-7, 9 Mt 13: 44-46 August 1 Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, doctor of the church Ex 40: 16-21, 34-38 Ps 84: 3-6, 8-11 Mt 13: 47-53 August 2 Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; Peter Julian Eymard, priest Lv 23: 1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 Ps 81: 3-6, 10-11 Mt 13: 54- 58 August 3 Saturday Lv 25: 1, 8-17 Ps 67: 2-3, 5, 7-8 Mt 14: 1-12

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What to do when feeling powerless

ourney back with me a couple of weeks ago when I got a snazzy new iMac. Although I’d owned a laptop for four years, I rarely used it as such. In other words, it almost never sat on my lap or even moved from its spot on my desk. Therefore, I decided to go back to a desktop computer.

Believe me, the iMac (as most Apple products) is stylish and attractive. After unpacking the new computer and all of its accessories, including a wireless trackpad and keyboard, all was looking good.

I went to the Quick Start Guide which read: “When you start your iMac for the first time . . .” Yeah, that was a problem. I couldn’t figure out how to turn the thing on. For readers who think I am a total incompetent, rest assured that the first thing I checked was that the machine was properly plugged into an electrical outlet.

I tried pressing a few keys on the keyboard but, unless elves had magically synced it to the computer, that did nothing. Likewise, pressing

Father Mark Goldasich Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. on the trackpad was fruitless.

I pressed the Apple logo on the bottom of the monitor.

Zip. Putting to good use my many hours of watching police procedurals on TV, I did a thorough “pat down” of the computer. Not only was it not carrying any weapons, it also apparently didn’t possess a power button.

I then tried pushing on various areas of the screen, succeeding only in covering it with fingerprints. Desperately, I even attempted to give the unresponsive monitor a voice command, “Start!” It paid me no mind.

Finally, inspiration struck.

I hauled out my trusty iPad,

headed to YouTube and typed in: “Turning on an iMac.” Sure enough, there were several videos on the subject.

Was there a power button on the machine? You bet. It was “sleekly integrated” (read: effectively hidden) near the bottom right of the computer’s back. I pressed the magic button and a new world opened up.

I know I’m not alone in keeping up with technology.

One of my favorite emails lists some trials of living in a “connected” world: 1. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

2. You email your son to let him know it’s time to eat. He texts you back from his bedroom: “What’s for dinner?”

3. You chat several times a day with a stranger from South Africa, but you haven’t spoken with your next-door neighbor yet this year.

4. You consider second-day air delivery painfully slow.

5. You wake up at 2 a.m. to go to the bathroom and check your email and Facebook on your way back to bed.

6. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. :)

Seriously, despite its craziness, drawbacks and dangers, there continues to be great potential for doing good works through technology.

We can now keep in touch easily and economically with even faraway family and friends through email and Skype. Websites abound with Catholic news (like theleaven. com or catholicnews.com), prayer resources and videos.

Lately, I’ve used a simple way to reach out to others at a time of need, even if I’ve lost touch over the years and don’t have a current snail mail address or phone number for them. Many people, like me, check the obituaries each day. Almost all funeral homes nowadays have a website where you can leave a message of sympathy for the family of a deceased loved one. This easy and effective way to minister to the grieving takes just a few minutes, but speeds condolences when most needed and appreciated.

This summer, learn some creative ways to use technology to unleash the power of God’s love on the world. And, if you need help turning on an iMac, I’m your guy.

In the beginning

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God’s perspective is an eternal one

hroughout my life, I have lived in many different places. I grew up in the small town of Bonner Springs, just outside of Kansas City. I studied at KU in Lawrence for three years, one year in France, then four years in Rome as a seminarian. I spent one summer in London, where I worked at a parish.

As a priest, I have served both in country and city parishes. These experiences have taught me that the pace of life can vary greatly, according to the location.

In the city, life tends to rush by. On the other hand, in the country and in small towns, life moves very slowly.

Out in the desert where Abraham and Sarah were living as nomads, dwelling in tents, life must have been

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. moving at a snail’s pace. We hear it described in Sunday’s first reading, Gn 18:1-10a.

When three strangers appear in this isolated spot, Abraham is eager to welcome them as guests. He throws himself into the necessary preparations.

Accordingly, he hastens to tell Sarah: “Quick, three measures of fine flour! Knead

Pope francis According to Pope Francis, the pursuit of social justice is inseparable from faith in Christ, and ultimately impossible without it.

“Confess Jesus,” he told the College of Cardinals in his first homily as pope.”If we don’t do that, we will be a compassionate NGO (nongovernmental organization).”

As the pope writes in his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” released July 5, modern

it and make rolls.” Anyone who has ever made bread can attest to the fact that it is a process which takes a considerable amount of time.

Besides the bread, Abraham picks out a steer from the herd, has it slaughtered, butchered and roasted.

Once again, this process would have taken a long time.

It was not like visiting the local McDonald’s to pick up a few hamburgers. But the reading assures us that the servant “quickly prepared it.”

Clearly, the reading’s assessment of “quick” differs from that of our Western, largely urban culture. Abraham and Sarah move at a different pace. They view time in a different perspective.

While visiting Abraham, the three strangers predict that Sarah will bear a son within the year. This predic-

tion prompts laughter, since both Sarah and Abraham are elderly. The prediction disregards their advanced age.

But this is appropriate, since it originates from God, who sees things from the perspective of eternity: “A thousand years in your eyes are merely a yesterday” (Ps 90:4). To God, Abraham’s and Sarah’s advanced age is nothing.

There is no need to take it into account.

The disparity between God’s perspective and our human approach to time far exceeds the difference between the laid-back lifestyle of the desert dweller and the rush of the city. It is the difference between now and eternity: “As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts” (Is 55:9).

Joan (Rudolph) and Vincent Hrenchir, Berryton, members of Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 23. They were married June 22, 1963, at Sacred Heart Church, Topeka. Their sons are: Tim Hrenchir, Topeka; Dan and Jane Hrenchir, Shawnee; Bob and Nancy Hrenchir, Paola; and Pat and Liz Hrenchir, Atchison.

They also have nine grandchildren.

Bernard and Emily (Sax Wiederkehr) Schroeder, members of Good Shepherd Church in Shawnee, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20 with a Mass of thanksgiving and a family dinner. They were married on July 20, 1963, at St. Mary Church in Altus, Ark. Their children and spouses are Dennis and Sharla Wiederkehr, Altus, Ark.; Cheryl and Mike Poulin, Omaha, Neb.; Kathy and Jeff Lamas, Shawnee; Kristi and Larry Livingston, Shawnee; David and Kristine Schroeder, Olathe; and Eric and Amy Schroeder, Olathe. They also have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Theresa (Wolters) and

Ray Miller, members of St. Louis Parish, Good Intent, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30.

They were married May 30, 1963, at St. Benedict’s Church, Atchison. Their children and their spouses are: Joe and Liz Miller, Gilbert, Ariz.; Skip and Traci Miller, Atchison; Dan and Peggy Miller, Independence; John and Nikki Miller, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; Angie and Jerry Truman, Gilbert, Ariz.; Joanie and Christ Foster, Trinity, Fla.; Jeanie Miller, Independence; Greg and Jeni Miller, Denver; and Rob Miller, Denver. They also have 13 grandchildren.

Marvin and Kathryn Gish, members of St. MarySt. Anthony Parish, Kansas City, Kan., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 1. They were married on Aug. 1, 1953, at Church of the Assumption in Topeka. Their children and their spouses are: Phillip Gish; Teresa and John Breitenstein; James and Joy Gish, and Loretta and Brian Scott.

They have seventeen grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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and Joe Hovorka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 28 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, Topeka, following the 11:30 a.m.

Mass. The couple was married on June 23, 1963, in the bride’s hometown of Pratt. Their children and their spouses are: John and Wendy Hovorka, McAllen, Texas; Anna and Michael Ramirez, Topeka; Susan and Scott Martin, Kirkwood, Mo.; and Mary and Mark Brazier, Alexandria, Va. They also have 11 grandchildren.

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secular ideologies have failed to bring justice and peace because they “sought to build a universal brotherhood based on equality, yet we gradually came to realize that this brotherhood, lacking a common reference to a common father as its ultimate foundation, cannot endure.”

Pope Francis celebrates social action as laudable in itself not because he considers it a good separate from evangelization, but because he considers it a form of evangelization.

He writes in his encyclical that St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, iconic exemplars of charity, both “found mediators of light in those who suffer.”

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Brush with fame

Leaven newcomer’s painting talents are on display

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Julie Holthaus was inspired to paint while growing up on a cattle ranch near St. Benedict. “There is an integrity and salt-of-the-earth-type humility that often accompanies working the land and working with livestock,” Holthaus said. “And art can be a way to give that a greater voice.”

By Jessica Langdon jessica@theleaven.com KANSAS CITY, Kan. — By day, advertising coordinator Julie Holthaus pours herself into her inkand-paper profession at The Leaven.

But off the job, her small-town upbringing, Catholic faith and artistic passion play out through a different medium: usually oil or acrylic paint on canvas.

In fact, a few of Holthaus’ paintings are on public display at the 2010 Gallery in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City, Mo. “I think art is meant to be a light in the world, and I basically want to bring appreciation to the good around us,” said Holthaus.

Leaven editor Father Mark Goldasich was surprised — and impressed — to learn of Holthaus’ artistic side.

“I’m so used to journalists painting pictures with words that when I found out Julie paints pictures with, well, paints, it blew me away,” he said. “Since the extent of my artistic ability doesn’t go much beyond stick figures, I’m in awe of talented people like Julie who can translate what they see onto a canvas.”

A native of St. Benedict, Holthaus incorporated her rural roots in one of the paintings on display at the gallery.

Entitled “1912 American Farm House,” the piece depicts the house in which she grew up, the family

history of which runs deep. Her great-grandfather Frederick Holthaus was the first to live there. Her grandfather Aloy Holthaus grew up there, and so did her father Arlyn Holthaus.

It’s where she took some of her first steps as an artist.

“My parents were probably my first creative influence,” said Holthaus. “My dad and I would draw and build things like birdhouses together. My wonderful mom was more of a stick figure artist, but always very loving and encouraging.”

Her art often features structures — churches, barns and even the familiar Anderson Hall at her alma mater, Kansas State University in Manhattan — and she describes architectural art as “art expressing art.”

It was the architectural features of her work that resonated with Tim Morrison, gallery director, when it came to the young artist.

“Just the perspectives and the architectural work is what catches my eye for those pieces,” said Morrison.

“They’re very detailed.”

The gallery likes to highlight local artists, as well as artists from different parts of the world.

Holthaus’ Anderson Hall painting is one of those displayed at 2010 Gallery, as is a recently completed rendition of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver.

“I’m drawn to old architecture for the unique history that often goes with it,” said Holthaus.

Her home parish, St. Mary Church in St. Benedict, has inspired much of her work. She even displays a photograph she took of the church’s interior in her office at The Leaven.

Renowned for its architecture and artwork, St. Mary has been voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Art and boasts a number of treasured pieces.

“My favorites are the 14 huge oil paintings and the intricate statues of the saints along the nave of the church,” said Holthaus. “The settlers took great efforts in building beautiful churches and homes. They put their faith in action quickly, and we continue to benefit from their work.”

If Holthaus’ paintings seem very lifelike, there’s a reason for that.

“I base my work on photographs I’ve taken, so it is more of a realism style of art,” she said. “I use the photo as a guide and sort of freelance where I see fit.”

Holthaus keeps her eyes open to the beauty of life in the world around her.

One of her acrylic paintings features a Charolais cow.

“I grew up on a cattle ranch, so I do enjoy doing livestock art,” she said. “There is an integrity and saltof-the-earth-type humility that often accompanies working the land and working with livestock. And art can be a way to give that a greater voice.

“Hard work goes into great steaks!” she added.

How Great Thou Art See more of Julie Holthaus’ art at the 2010 Gallery, located at 2010 Main St., in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City, Mo. The gallery is open for First Fridays — the first Friday of each month — from 5 to 10 p.m., and otherwise by appointment.

More information about the gallery is available online at: www.

2010gallerykc.com.

Holthaus has a website that showcases some of her art and has information about how to arrange for commissioned pieces. Visit her website at: www.julieholthaus.com.

You can also find her by searching for “Art by Julie Holthaus” at: www. facebook.com.

Holthaus took art classes in high school and college and painted during the summers in college.

She continues to paint and hopes to one day use her art to give back to the community.

Holthaus says art and beauty are all around us, and draws inspiration from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who said: “Art is like a door opened to the infinite, opened to a beauty and a truth beyond the every day.

And a work of art can open the eyes of the mind and heart, urging us upward.”