08-12-11 Vol. 33 No. 4

www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 33, No. 4 august 12, 2011

Leaven photo by Joe McSorley

Greg Stallbaumer (left), a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Seneca, and Pierce Gross, a member of St. Bernard Parish in Wamego, work at removing old nails from the porch of a house the two were working on as part of Kansas City’s Catholic HEART Workcamp.

From the Heart

By Katie Hyde

Catholic HEART: By the numbers

Special to the Leaven Kansas City, Kan. — Cassidy Mohl holds down the pages of the book on the table while Antalei slowly sounds out the words.

“Rosie the hen,” the second-grader says slowly, “went for a walk.”

Surrounding the pair is a din of noise, and a bustle of students, volunteers and teachers. But Mohl never loses focus, smiling at Antalei when she stumbles over confusing words.

And with Mohl’s encouragement, Antalei quickly finishes her book and immediately moves on to the next one, grinning from ear to ear.

This is a moment like many others this past July, as campers from all over the Midwest participated in Kansas City’s Catholic HEART Workcamp (CHWC), volunteering in small groups with various local service agencies across the metro area.

Catholic HEART Workcamp, a program first introduced 18 years ago in Orlando, Fla., started out with 100 campers.

Since then, the camp has gone on to include more than 12,500 camp-

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HEART camper Cassidy Mohl (right) helps Antalei read “Rosie’s Walk.” This is the first year the HEART Workcamp has been in the Kansas City area. ers in 45 cities and 450 parishes across the country and in Jamaica.

This is the first year that the camp has been held in Kansas City. Due to the many hands eager to volunteer, organizers had to divide the camp into two separate weeks.

The campers, all teenagers, stayed at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park July 17-23 and at St.

James Academy in Lenexa July 2430. The campers undertook home repairs, cleaning, landscaping and tutoring children at local day care centers in low-income communities.

“After 24 hours here, [the campers] realize how much they have at home,” said Kelly Naas, who works

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Consultant’s legacy is one of service, new programs

By Katie Hyde

Special to The Leaven KANSAS CITY, Kan. –– After interviewing for the position of consultant for the archdiocesan office of marriage and family life in 1995, Jacki Corrigan decided the job was not for her.

Then a conversation with her eightyear-old granddaughter changed everything.

When Corrigan said that she was not going to take the job, her granddaughter replied, “But, Grandma, isn’t it about God?” Those words changed everything.

“I didn’t want to deprive her of knowing I trusted in God,” said Corrigan. “It’s one thing to teach about God, but a completely different thing to choose God.” And so Corrigan, who is married with four grown children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, left her job at Enesco, where she got to travel the world, and began working in the archdiocesan offices.

“I went from a totally incredible job as the world would see it to a totally incredible job as those of faith would see it,” Corrigan said.

After working as the consultant for office of marriage and family life for nearly 16 years, Corrigan announced her retirement early last month.

Among her many accomplishments as Consultant is the initiation of many programs in the archdiocese.

She began the women’s Day of Boundless Joy, Marriage Day of Enrichment, Mass of the Innocents, the 50th wedding anniversary Mass, Project Genesis, That Man Is You, She Shall Be Called Woman, ENDOW (Educating on Nature and Dignity of Women), Ministry of Spiritual Care, Impactos (a marriage and family weekend for Hispanic Catholics), As For Me and My House, and participation in World Marriage Day. She also served on city, regional and national boards for the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM).

She traveled to the NACFLM conference annually, where she developed a friendship with Frank Hannigan, director of the family life office in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

“Corrigan is a wonderfully faithfilled woman,” Hannigan said. “She loves the church, and she loves mar-

Aug. 24 “Shepherd’s Voice” recording Finance Council meeting Aug. 25 Vespers and meeting of incorporated schools Aug. 27 Groundbreaking for Little Sisters of the Lamb monastery

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Aug. 20 “Catholic Way” radio taping Aug. 21 Prison Mass Jacki Corrigan, consultant for office of marriage and family life for nearly 16 years, retired in July. Her accomplishments include introducing a number of new programs in the archdiocese. riage. She sees the good in people. I just enjoy being around her.”

Susan Carroll, a close friend of Corrigan’s and previous director of administrative services and human resources for the archdiocese, feels the same way about Corrigan, who she worked closely with to begin As For Me and My House, the Day of Boundless Joy, and implementation of the Virtus program.

“Jacki is pure gift — not only to the people of the archdiocese, but also to those she worked with on the national level through the National Association of [Catholic] Family Life [Ministers],” said Carroll.

“I believe that Jacki has been so successful in this ministry because she has the heart of a wife, mother and grandmother — and a caring which she so beautifully communicated to all whose lives she touched,” Carroll continued. “She communicated her gentle, insightful look into family life in her many columns in The Leaven.”

Her work included anything to do with families and marriage, said Corrigan. This specifically involved strengthening families and conducting marriage preparation classes for young couples seeking to marry.

“I love touching their excitement

and lives, knowing they’ll have a few rocks and pebbles, but it’s not just them and it’s not forever,” Corrigan said.

And the rewards don’t stop when the marriage preparation classes are over.

“Once my husband and I gave a class to six young married couples in our home,” Corrigan said. “A year later, we were driving home and saw a note on our door. It was from one of the couples on their one-year anniversary, saying how much marriage prep meant to them. It’s amazing the connection you have with these couples.”

Despite the benefits of working with young couples, Corrigan said the facet of her work that has touched her heart the most is working with the elderly.

“They have so much wisdom,” Corrigan said. “It is very much a ‘give’ situation, where you give and you also grow at the same time.”

After her many years as the consultant for the office of marriage and family life, Corrigan says she can see God everywhere in her work.

“You [see God] the most when something is complete, and you know that people have embraced God,” she said. “You see joy in their hearts and in their experience.”

ENDOW: This program (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) focuses on the feminine way of expressing and living a Christian faith.

Impactos: This is a marriage and family weekend for Hispanic Catholics.

Marriage Day of Enrichment: A time for married couples to enrich their marriage by learning how to know and accept each other.

Mass of the Innocents: A liturgy to give spiritual solace and strength for parents who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth of a child.

Ministry of Spiritual Care: A program of spiritual enrichment for the elderly, showing that there is no age limit on giving back to God.

Project Genesis: A program that focuses on helping teens to develop a faith outlook in all things, including their developing sexuality. The program is open to adolescents, parents, Catholic doctors, nurses and priests.

That Man Is You: A program for men that focuses on the renewal of marriage and family life by helping men be holy fathers and husbands.

She Shall Be Called Woman: This program, the female counterpoint to

That Man Is You, focuses on the role of holy women in the renewal of marriage and family life.

World Marriage Day: A time, initiated by Pope John Paul II, for Catholic couples to celebrate their marriages by renewing their vows.

A Day of Boundless Joy: A one-day retreat for women that features unhurried time to relax, enjoy fellowship with other women, listen to inspiring speakers and pray.

Cardinal tells Catholics not to fear death and suffering

By Joe Bollig

weekly calendar Aug. 12-22 World Youth Day — Madrid

Marriage and Family Life Programs As For Me and My House: This outreach creates an awareness of the pervasive impact of pornography on society, to educate about the harms of pornography, and to offer counseling to those who struggle with this issue in their lives.

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Doctor Brian Kopp was shocked: His friend, Father Gerard Ream, was being euthanized — starved and dehydrated to death in a hospital.

Kopp, a podiatrist from Johnstown, Pa., tried to tell the attending physician that this was not how Father Ream, a faithful Catholic, would want to die. “[The attending physician] just rolled his eyes,” said Kopp, who related the episode at a July 23 conference at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. “The public has a misconception that death by dehydration is torturous, but that’s not true,” the attending physician told Kopp. “It’s the most humane way to do this, with the least discomfort. We’ll control any discomfort with morphine.

That’s what we’re going to do.”

The attending physician — a Catholic — glared defiantly at Kopp, turned on his heel, and walked away.

The priest became another statistic documenting the infiltration of the euthanasia mentality in both medicine and society in general.

Concern about end-of-life cases was the focus of “Being Faithful Even Unto Death: Catholic Wisdom on the Treatment of the Disabled and Dying,” which Leaven photo by Joe Bollig drew more than 350 people from 15 Human suffering, embraced with the love of Christ, brings immense blessings to the church and the world, said Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect of the states.

Apostolic Signature, the Vatican’s supreme tribunal, on July 23 during a conference at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. Conference attendees included doctainly have a proper and morally good about the routine euthanization of thoutors, nurses, medical administrators, sense, are becoming code words for hassands of people in the United States. lawyers, clergy and others interested in tening the death of an elderly or gravely “What happened to Terri continues end-of-life issues from a perspective of ill or otherwise heavily burdened broth- each and every day in our country,” said Catholic medical ethics. er or sister.”

Vitadamo.

The event was sponsored by the St. “The denial of hydration and nutri“Please understand that we’re not Gianna Physician’s Guild, and hosted by tion to Terri Schindler Schiavo and to talking about end-of-life situations,” she the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas continued. “Terri was not dying, nor was and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Jo- others who are elderly, gravely ill or severely handicapped she terminal. She was cognitively disseph. raises serious quesabled after suffering lack of oxygen to “I think the educaLearn about advance tions about our sociher brain. . . . She was not on machines, tion of Catholics in ety’s understanding of she was not brain dead, nor was she kept medical directives this regard is woefully the dignity of human alive by anything but what sustains us all inadequate,” said Dr. The Catholic bishops of life and the meaning in this room — food and water.”

Paul Camarata, a leadKansas have assembled a of human suffering,” Society is being indoctrinated into ing Kansas City neuroCardinal Raymond Burke free packet of information he continued. believing that persons who are living surgeon and a memabout Catholic advance “The natural and with disabilities should not be cared for, ber of the Church of medical directives. It conincluded Dr. Austin Welsh, a geriatric moral law,” he said, but killed, Vitadamo said. Her sister was the Nativity Parish in tains information about du“teaches us that the killed by discrimination against the dis- specialist and member of the St. PhilipLeawood. rable power of attorney for pine Duchesne Latin Mass Community diminishment of activabled.

“I see a lot of conhealth care decisions, and ity or intensity of sufIn sharp contrast to the tragic story of Kansas City, Kan.; Peter Breen, execufusion regarding end“The Catholic Declaration on fering or approaching of Schiavo was an inspiring talk about tive director of the Thomas More Sociof-life issues,” he said.

Life and Natural Death.” To death can never justify St. Gianna Molla by her daughter, Dr. ety; and Thomas McKenna, founder and “People don’t know receive a packet, write to: president of the St. Gianna Physician’s the taking of a human Gianna Emanuela Molla. Saint Gianna where to turn, [or Ron Kelsey, Archdiocesan Guild. life.

In fact, they all was an Italian pediatrician who died in know] what is right Pro-life Office, 12615 Parallel “I felt it was important for the physicall for protection and 1962. and wrong. The isPkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, cians’ guild to address [these issues],” care.”

Her mother wanted to be a lay missue of feeding and or send him an e-mail at: said McKenna.

“A physician who doesn’t “While society may sionary, said Molla, but her health was dehydration at the prolife@archkck.org. have the moral and ethical [teaching] of consider human sufnot sufficient. So she embraced another end of life is incredthe Catholic Church could fall into some fering to be useless vocation — marriage and motherhood. ibly important, and of these pitfalls . . . [and] many times and a diminishment of “When God called her to the vocation it’s [something] one Catholic physicians aren’t clear on the isour human dignity, we of married life, she embraced it with should really get acquainted with before sues.

I thought it was important that we know the opposite is true,” said Cardigreat joy and enthusiasm,” she said. the moment happens to you or one of form our doctors.” nal Burke.

“Human suffering, embraced Her mother had a deep faith and your loved ones.”

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of with the love of Christ, brings immense a great love of life, she said. The saint The case of Father Ream and that of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kanblessings to the church and the world, was pregnant with Molla when she was Terri Schindler Schiavo, who died in sas offered a welcome, and Bishop Roband sheds an ever greater light upon the diagnosed with a tumor on her uterus.

2005, are not anomalous, said Cardinal ert Finn of the Diocese of Kansas CityRather than abort the child, she opted to Raymond Burke, prefect of the Apostolic dignity of every human life.”

St. Joseph concelebrated a Mass the The siblings of the woman who carry the child to term despite the danSignature, the Vatican’s supreme tribufollowing Sunday at the Cathedral of personified the fight over euthanasia ger to herself. nal. the Immaculate Conception in Kansas also spoke at the conference.

Bobby “She placed her trust in God through “More and more,” said Cardinal Burke City, Mo. Schindler and Suzanne Vitadamo, the prayer,” said Molla.

“My life was saved.” in his keynote address, “the terms ‘hosOther speakers at the conference pice care’ and ‘palliative care,’ which cer- brother and sister of Schiavo, talked

“The natural and moral law teaches us that the diminishment of activity or intensity of suffering or approaching death can never justify the taking of a human life. In fact, they all call for protection and care.”

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Record heat no match for volunteers

Special to The Leaven

Lenexa — On July 16, the heat index here hit 106 degrees.

Overland Park’s Church of the Ascension parishioner Jim Finnegan will tell you it was hotter in the asphalt parking lot of Lenexa’s Hy-Vee. As a matter of fact, he was beginning to wonder why on earth he’d volunteered to stand outside that afternoon, soliciting donations for Catholic Charities’ Johnson County food pantry.

Then a woman approached him, offering a bag of groceries and some inspiration.

“I went through a miserable divorce 10 years ago,” she said. “I had no money and a baby daughter.

“I had to go to your food pantry, and you guys saved my life.”

She handed Finnegan her donation of groceries.

“You can’t put a value on that,” he said of the encounter.

Donations supply 95 percent of the food distributed by Catholic Charities.

And during the summer months, the need escalates.

“Because the food we get in the school programs, we don’t get anymore,” said Holy Trinity, Lenexa, parishioner Lee Weigel, who volunteers as manager of the Johnson County pantry.

Weigel came up with the idea of doing food drives at local grocery stores when donations from parishes that support the pantry couldn’t keep up with the need.

“We had one or two stores initially,” he said. “Now we have five.

“All Hy-Vee stores — they’re the only ones that would let us in.”

Rotating between stores, volunteers collect food every Saturday throughout the year. Lenexa’s Hy-Vee is always the third Saturday of the month.

Assisting Finnegan in the scorching heat was Sacred Heart, Shawnee, parishioner Jenny Vesey and her six-yearold daughter Adison.

“It is very hot,” admitted Adison, “but we are working for the people who need food.”

Adison volunteers as a Salvation Army bell ringer with her dad in the winter months.

“She’s used to being out in belowzero weather,” said Vesey. “So this is a good change for her.”

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St. James Academy freshman Jake Thies, a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa, adds another bag of groceries to the donations he helped collect for Catholic Charities food pantry. younger brothers to opportunities for charitable giving.

“I think the earlier you get them involved, the more likely they are to help others in the future,” she said.

The heat couldn’t dissipate Adison’s enthusiasm as she handed out lists of food-pantry needs.

And Hy-Vee customers couldn’t resist her winning smile.

“Everybody she hands a list to comes back with a donation!” said Finnegan.

At the second Hy-Vee entrance was another family team: Holy Trinity parishioner Pam Thies and her son Jake.

Thies signed up for the food drive because she wanted to help Jake fulfill his Christian Stewardship requirements at St. James Academy in Lenexa, where he’ll be a freshman this year.

“And I thought I would go out with him,” she said. “Kids learn by example, and I think we need to be good role models for them.

“Hopefully, it’s a lifelong thing we’ll do together.”

Jake admitted he had no idea the temperatures would exceed 100 when he agreed to sign up with his mom.

“But you know the interesting thing is, the more you look like you’re toughing it out here, the more generous people are,” Finnegan told him.

“They’re being very generous,” agreed Jake.

“Some people we don’t even have to give the spiel to,” he added. “They just walk up and say, ‘Hey, what do you guys need today?’”

Holy Trinity parishioners Barb and Steve Loughman did just that.

“They always give you a sheet of paper about things they need,” said Barb.

“And I always grab two or three things off the list because, you know what?

We have an abundance in comparison to the rest of the world and we need to share.”

The Loughmans’ charitable nature comes with sacrifice. They have nine children, ranging in age from five to 23. Eight are still at home, and Barb is a stay-at-home mom.

Finances are always tight. Yet the family never misses an opportunity to share what they have.

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the eyes of the world, even though we have nine children, we’re wealthy.

“It’s tight all around, but there are just so many people less fortunate than we are that surely we can give something when people ask us.

“And when it comes to food, that’s pretty basic.”

Finnegan said families like the Loughmans make volunteering worthwhile — even in temperatures that exceed 100 degrees.

“The first thing all the volunteers would like to say is, ‘Thank you,’” he said.

“Not just to Catholics,” he continued, “but to the community, because the generosity here is unbelievable.”

Weigel, in turn, is grateful to his volunteers.

“We truly have such a group of giving folks,” he said, “giving of their time and suffering out there on the extreme weather days just to make sure our neighbors aren’t going hungry.”

“I think it’s neat just coming out and knowing I’m helping people,” said Thies. “We’re just sharing a little bit of God’s love that’s in all of us.”

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ann Connor stepped into the role of associate superintendent for archdiocesan Catholic schools July 1.

And her job description covers a lot of ground.

It starts with a responsibility to help teachers and principals infuse the Catholic faith into every lesson. It then moves onto keeping the schools current with state and advanced education accreditation, providing staff development opportunities for principals and teachers, mentoring new principals, and working with teachers on licensure, just to name a few.

When associate superintendent Karla Leibham left her position with the archdiocese to serve as principal of St. James Academy in Lenexa, the schools office launched a search to replace her. It was looking for a great spiritual leader and a standout Catholic.

Connor’s experience and successes over her 28-year career in Catholic schools stood out. She rose to the top of the list of candidates during the hiring process this past spring.

“She has taught in nearly all elementary grades in both our archdiocese and also in the Wichita diocese,” explained Dr. Kathy O’Hara, archdiocesan superintendent of schools.

And Connor’s two stints as principal of archdiocesan schools gave her some unusual opportunities to distinguish herself.

“When Ann was principal of Xavier School in Leavenworth,” said O’Hara, “there were grades housed in multiple buildings, and this required exceptional organization, team building and other skills of the principal.”

Likewise, in 2007, Connor’s skills were put to the test when she was named principal of a new school that was to be formed out of the consolidation of several schools and parishes in Wyandotte County and would become known as Resurrection Catholic School at the Cathedral.

“In this position, [Ann] essentially built the school from ‘the ground up,’ hiring a new staff and overseeing renovations of the facility,” said O’Hara.

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Education has long been a part of Connor’s life.

“I think that was just something I was called to do from a very early age,” she said. The new associate superintendent loves the fact that in Catholic schools, educators can help their students develop all the gifts and talents they were given.

She encourages school leaders to get to know every student and “just love them as one of God’s children.”

Once you get to know a child and build a relationship with him or her, she said, you see that child learn and excel even more than anyone could imagine.

Children have the opportunity during their years in Catholic schools to learn in a safe environment “all the things Jesus taught us,” she said.

They can put those ideas into practice in a school setting now, and be ready when it’s time to go out into the world to make good decisions based on their Catholic foundation.

Connor’s isn’t a desk job, and she’s excited about what that means.

Used to going from classroom to classroom within a school, Connor most looks forward to visiting each of the 45 schools within the archdiocese and seeing the educators and students in action.

“My goal will be to be out in the schools as much as possible,” she said.

Connor also knows Catholic schools from a parent’s perspective.

She and her husband Joe have four children, all of whom have attended Catholic schools. The Connors are members of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan. Connor is excited about the school year that starts this month and for what this opportunity means for students now and in the future.

“I think that once our kids graduate, they’ve had a faith-filled education,” she said. “They’ve had opportunities to serve on a local basis and to reach out through service to the greater community.”

“They’ve been exposed to a very diverse population,” she concluded.

“And they’ve gotten to know their faith through every lesson they’ve been taught.”

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TOPEKA — Luke Joseph Smith, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 46, sponsored

by Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish here, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

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USM seeks local musicians Leavenworth — The University of Saint Mary Community Band will kick off its new season of rehearsals at 6 p.m. on Aug. 29, in the Walnut Room on the second floor of Mead Hall on USM’s Leavenworth campus, 4100 S. 4th St. The volunteer ensemble community band is made up of USM students, faculty, and staff, as well as selected homeschooled students and students from area high schools and amateur and professional musicians from the surrounding community. This fall, the band will perform at the university’s Halloween and Christmas concerts.

It’s free to participate in the USM Community Band. No auditions are required.

Although the weekly community band rehearsals begin Aug. 29, latecomers are welcome and are encouraged to join rehearsals on any Monday in September.

There will be no rehearsal on Labor Day, Sept. 5.

For more information, contact Freda Proctor, assistant professor of music and USM’s instrumental music coordinator, at (913) 758-6320.

Youth group holds fundraiser BASEHOR — The youth group at Holy Angels Parish here will host a spaghetti dinner and auction, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.

Auction items include gift certificates to various restaurants; spa packages; local wines; tickets to the Kansas City T-Bones, Kansas City Zoo, and Powell Gardens; and much more.

The event helps the youth group to raise funds for NCYC and other community projects. Contact Teresa Fliger at (913) 982-6813 or Lesley Johnson at (816) 2890476 for questions or auction donations.

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Nine Benedictine Sisters celebrate golden jubilees atchison — It was a large and joyful celebration at Mount St. Scholastica here, as nine Benedictine Sisters celebrated the golden jubilee of their profession on July 31. They, and their gifts of service over these past 50 years, are many and diverse. Although they came to the monastery from farms and cities, and chose a variety of fields for their work, all have been faithful and joyful in their life of prayer and community.

Sister Eleanor Suther comes from Blaine. Besides working as a teacher and religious education director, she authored a series of religious education books for rural parishes and homes. Currently, she is director of Sophia Center, the retreat center at the monastery.

Sister Linda Zahner was raised in Shawnee. After some years as an elementary school teacher and principal, she now lives in Harlan, Iowa, where she does retreat and spiritual direction work at Covenant Monastery. She is also trained in massage therapy and energy work.

Sister Martha Schweiger, a Lenexa native, has recently retired after decades as an elementary teacher. Besides teaching, she participated in accreditation visits to schools and developed curriculum materials. She now assists with hospitality to guests of Sophia Center.

Sister Genevieve Robinson, from Kansas City, Mo., has served in the field of education at many levels. She has taught elementary school, high school and college, chaired her division at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo., and is now dean of undergraduate studies at Fontbonne University in St. Louis.

Sister Jeannine Neavitt did not have far to come to the monastery, having

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By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff

Good as gold

Celebrating their golden jubilees as Benedictines are: (front row, from left) Sisters Eleanor Suther, Genevieve Robinson, Martha Schweiger, and Joanne Yankauskis; (back row, from left) Sisters Therese Elias, Mary Margaret Kean, Loretta McGuire, Linda Zahner, and Jeannine Neavitt. been raised in Atchison, but her journey was from a Methodist upbringing to the Catholic Church. Formerly a teacher and principal, she now welcomes guests in the hospitality department of the monastery.

Sister Loretta McGuire, from Barneston, Neb., recently retired from her work as a grief counselor with St. Luke’s Hospice in Kansas City, Mo. She is now the director of pastoral care for the residents of Dooley Center, the long-term

care facility at the monastery.

Sister Mary Margaret Kean had lived in several places across the country before coming to enter the monastery. After serving as an elementary teacher and principal for many years, she is now the office manager for the Mount’s development office.

Sister Therese Elias is also from the Atchison area, where her ancestors had resided as pioneers even before the ar-

rival of the Sisters 150 years ago. She, too, spent many years as a teacher, but now does retreats and spiritual direction in Kansas City, Mo. A latecomer, but welcome, addition to the class is Sister Joanne Yankauskis.

A native of Massachusetts, she has been a part of the Red Plains Benedictines, a monastery in Piedmont, Okla., which recently merged with Mount St. Scholastica. She works in retreat ministry there.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — When Deacon Mike Schreck puts on his collar as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, he expects to get questions.

And not just because many members of the archdiocese have never met a deacon before.

No, as a member of the clergy, answering questions about the Catholic faith is one of the many duties Deacon Schreck will be expected to fulfill.

But that’s only the beginning. The 17 newly ordained permanent deacons in the archdiocese can only expect their responsibilities to grow in number and evolve in complexity in the months and years to come.

Since he was ordained in April, Deacon Schreck has immersed himself in his assignment at Church of the Nativity in Leawood.

A member of Holy Spirit Parish in Overland Park, Deacon Schreck is now getting to know the people of Nativity.

He’s already given several fine homilies, said Nativity pastor Father Francis Hund. And the newly ordained deacon is learning to balance his many responsibilities — family, full-time job, and a new ministry.

To help him, he and Father Hund joined other pastors and permanent deacons from around the archdiocese at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan., for a special session on the role of a deacon in the church.

The June 22 workshop provided a good overview, said Father Hund. And it affirmed that he and his deacon were taking the right approach — a patient one — as they figure out how to work together.

The workshop was presented by Deacon Bill Ditewig, of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and a five-year veteran of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters, where he served as head of its diaconate office.

Deacon Ditewig first visited the archdiocese last January to share some history of the diaconate with the presbyterate.

This summer’s session looked at the specifics of introducing deacons to the parishes and negotiating what responsibilities a pastor would delegate to his deacon.

Leaven photo by Joe Bollig

Deacon Bill Ditewig presents a workshop to pastors and permanent deacons from around the archdiocese about the role of the deacon in the church.

The archdiocese ordained its first class of permanent deacons on April 9.

Deacons are distinct from priests, explained Deacon Ditewig. But, like priests, they are clergy, with their own specific role to play in church life.

“Deacons were renewed at the Second Vatican Council,” said Deacon Ditewig, and not because of a lack of priests.

The renewed impulse for deacons can be traced to World War II, he explained.

While priests are signs of Christ the high priest, deacons are the sign of Christ the servant, and the need for that sign drove the renewal.

Like a priest and a bishop, he explained, deacons are ministers of word, sacrament and charity. Their functions include proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, baptizing, witnessing marriages, and conducting wake and funeral services. Deacons lead in identifying others’ needs and bringing together church resources to meet them. A deacon also works to weed out the injustices at the

root of those needs.

The archdiocesan workshop touched on everything from how often a deacon will preach to how to fulfill obligations in and outside the parish.

This is a two-pronged effort, explained Msgr. Gary Applegate, the head of the diaconate program for the first class of deacons. The deacons have their parish ministry, but will eventually also have a ministry related to charitable work.

That’s because in addition to the deacon’s role in the church, his reach should go far beyond its walls, said Deacon Ditewig.

The church needs “the deacon to be out and about, stirring things up in the street,” he explained.

And just as a priest can never “take off the priesthood,” he said, a deacon cannot step out of his role.

“If he’s a schoolteacher, he’s a deacon

schoolteacher,” said Deacon Schreck.

“If he’s a judge, he’s a deacon judge.”

A team of three is now heading up the brand-new archdiocesan diaconate office. Father Gary Pennings is the director, Father Greg Hammes is the associate director, and Leon Suprenant is the pastoral associate for administration. Father Pennings told the group that as this first class of deacons moves forward, the archdiocese will soon begin the discernment process for a future class.

Men interested in learning more about becoming deacons and about the process can look for information in the months to come through the archdiocese. There will be information nights scheduled and other opportunities to learn more. Those interested in the diaconate can find more on the archdiocesan Web site at: www. archkck.org. Anyone with questions may also send an e-mail Suprenant at: leons@ archkck.org.

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One tip for helping teens rest up for a good day at school is to require them to disconnect every night. Set clear cellphone guidelines to make sure their phones don’t keep them awake throughout the night.

Also work with your children to make sure their phones are charged so they’ll be able to use them if they need them.

— Dr. Judy Warren, Bishop Ward High School

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ABCs of getting enough Z’s

By Jessica Langdon

Sure, bedtime’s not the time of day kids look forward to most. But it’s essential.

Sleep has a direct effect on both mental and physical development.

So the math is simple: Kid + enough sleep = a much better chance of success in school.

The amount of sleep a child needs varies by age.

Here’s how it breaks down: Ages 3-5 Preschoolers generally sleep 11-13 hours a night. But, as any parent knows, it’s not always perfect. Kids this age can have trouble falling asleep — and staying asleep. Active imaginations can open the door to nighttime fears and nightmares.

Help these active little ones sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule and a relaxing bedtime routine that ends in the child’s bedroom.

A child’s room should be dark, cool and quiet — that means no TV — and the environment should be the same every night.

Ages 5-12 School-aged kids need 10-11 hours of sleep. And everything they have going on doesn’t make that easy! From homework to sports to other activities to friends, they’re going in lots of directions, and that doesn’t always include time for homework and other school-related projects.

Factor in caffeine, TV, computers, media and any number of other attentiongrabbers, and it’s easy to understand why kids in this age range might have trouble falling asleep or have nightmares.

To make bedtime easier, clue kids in. Teach them why sleep is so important and how they can develop healthy habits. Keep emphasizing routines and consistent sleep schedules.

And again — keep the bedroom cool, quiet and dark. Avoiding caffeinated drinks after dinner can help, too.

– from the National Sleep Foundation

ounting down the days until the kids go back to school? Mind going in a million directions? (The car probably is, too!)

Well, take a deep breath.

This can be a stressful time of year for everyone.

But there’s help at hand.

Consider this a sort of guide — a few things to think about as

you get ready for the start of a new school year.

Whether your first child — a “big kid” now — is walking into kindergarten or your “baby” will be wearing a cap and gown in a few months, you might find some gems of wisdom from the experts below.

Get in a routine now!

Educators suggest — if you haven’t already — to start getting your family in a routine before school starts.

Emphasize healthy meals and regular bedtimes.

If you’re still school-supply shopping, check your school’s Web site for details about the items your child will need on the first day of school.

A special sign

From someone who knows, here’s an idea for parents of kids starting kindergarten: “Create a special hand sign that lets your child know that you love them and are thinking of them,” suggested Nancy Kennedy, kindergarten teacher at Mater Dei School in Topeka. “This is something subtle that you can use each day and makes your child feel very special.”

In uniform

Michael Cullinan describes himself not only as a principal, but as a “proud principal.”

And he wants his students at St. Michael the Archangel in Leawood to take pride in who they are as Catholic school students.

Wearing a uniform is part of that.

He encourages parents and students to check their schools’ handbooks now, so there are no last-minute surprises. Families still have a few days to get uniforms hemmed — to the knee is the right length for girls at St. Michael — or hair cut to permissible lengths for the guys.

Shaggy might be the story during the summer, but the start of school here means a new chapter.

“There’s nothing worse than having to pull a child aside the first day of school and say, ‘You’re not within the guidelines,’” said Cullinan.

Moreover, at St. Michael’s, hair has to be a natural color.

And the feathers fad? They won’t fly at this school.

(However, that’s not the case at every school. The specifics vary — which is why it’s best to check each school’s handbook for details!)

To Cullinan, the uniform doesn’t inhibit individuality. It fosters it.

When students ask how he knows their name, he tells them it’s by their nametag. Puzzled, they often look down at their shirts and, of course, find nothing written there.

It’s their face, he tells them. He knows each student by face.

Their faces stand out when they’re in uniform, explains Cullinan, and you get to know them — not just the clothes they wear.

Instead, you’re looking at the individual — and seeing the face of God. Catholic school isn’t the same thing as mainstream society, he adds.

“Jesus is the center of everything we do, every subject area,” he said. “Being in uniform, you are stating that fact.”

The uniform — and following the guidelines set out for the students in each school — is part of being proud to be a Catholic school student, he said.

Get organized!

“Make a plan,” says Dr. Judy Warren, principal of Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan. Map out any assignments or projects that are due at the end of the week, in two weeks, in a month.

It’s also a good idea to have a nightly routine and to help students get everything together at night — books, notebooks, even uniforms — so they’ll have an easier time getting ready for school in the morning.

And a parent should never hesitate to contact the teacher or the school with questions or concerns. Check Edline to stay on top of students’ assignments so there never has to be an “‘Oh, I didn’t know that’ moment.”

Got a clingy kiddo?

Separation anxiety happens.

It’s OK to let your little one take along a small — emphasis on small — reminder of home.

Maybe she’d like to carry a small rosary. Or he could take a cross that fits in his pocket.

Just something a child can touch for a second to feel a little link to home.

Even a small family picture can be all the reassurance your child needs that Mom and Dad are with them and everything’s all right.

— Karen Kroh, associate superintendent for student services

Keep faith in focus

With vacations and activities in full swing in the summer, “we don’t pray as much,” acknowledged Michael Cullinan, principal of St. Michael the Archangel. With school starting, this is a perfect time to “reinvigorate that prayer life.”

One simple suggestion is to pray as a family — maybe say the Hail Mary a few times — on the ride to school. That gets everyone settled down, on the same page and focused, and it’s a great way to prepare for the school day ahead.

From the office:

“Surrender to the process. Complete your forms.”

— Lisa Heath and Nicki Hidalgo, office staff at Mater Dei School, Topeka

Start with Sundays

“Take them to Mass,” urged Karen Kroh, associate superintendent for student services with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Associate superintendent Ann Connor agreed that regular Mass attendance is a key part of the picture — and not only “attending Sunday Mass with the kids,” but also “having a discussion about what they heard at Mass.”

F inal note to parents:

• “You’re the first, primary educators for [your] kids,” when it comes to things like holy days and participation in parish activities, said Dr. Judy Warren, Bishop Ward principal.

• “Provide your students with positive reinforcement and give them as much encouragement as you can,” Warren said. “It’s very important that you work together, that you talk. Sometimes a mom can pick up on what a student is concerned or worried about.”

• When there are parties, give the other parents a call to make sure this is a party your children should be attending, and that it will be supervised.

• Be positive, said Michael Cullinan, principal of St. Michael the Archangel.

• From parents of alumni of Mater Dei School in Topeka: “Every parent makes mistakes. The key to parenting is: Don’t quit.”

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THE LEAVEN • August 12, 2011

Immigration is ‘key to American renewal,’ says archbishop NAPA, Calif. (CNS) — U.S. Catholics have a responsibility to bring a “faith perspective” to the current immigration debate and to keep in mind the “whole story” of immigrants’ role in this country’s history, said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez during a talk at the Napa Institute July 28 here.

“When we understand immigration from this perspective, we can see that immigration is not a problem for America. It’s an opportunity. It is a key to our American renewal,” he said. The archbishop was one of several speakers during the July 28-31 annual conference sponsored by the Napa Institute, an organization that promotes Catholic thought and apologetics. Archbishop Gomez urged participants to think about immigration as part of a larger set of questions such as: “What is America? What does it mean to be an American? Who are we as a people — and where are we heading as a country? What will the ‘next America’ look like?” The archbishop also emphasized the need to understand the complete picture of the nation’s founding. He said most people are familiar with the story of the pilgrims, the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. The story of the nation’s Founding Fathers “is not the whole story about America,” he said, pointing out that the “rest of the story starts more than a century before the pilgrims. It starts in the 1520s in Florida and in the 1540s here in California.”

Knights to buy cultural center, establish shrine to late pope DENVER (CNS) — Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced Aug. 2 that the Knights of Columbus will purchase the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington. The announcement came during the business session of the Knights’ 129th annual convention Aug. 2-4. Anderson, delivering his annual report, said that over the next year, the fraternal organization will build a shrine to Blessed John Paul and put up related exhibits on the property. “True to Pope John Paul II’s vision, and using the story of his life as inspiration, the shrine will be an opportunity to evangelize and spread the good news of the Gospel through a new evangelization,” he said. The center, which went up for sale about 18 months ago, sits on 12 acres just steps from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Catholic University of America. It cost $75 million to build and the property has been valued at $37.7 million.

The Knights bought the property for $22.7 million, according to a letter from Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron to priests and laypeople of the archdiocese.

THE LEAVEN • AUGUST 12, 2011

Muslims sorry for 2009 attack that left 10 Catholics dead

Copter crash a reminder ‘of terrible tragedy of war’ WASHINGTON (CNS) — The deaths of 30 U.S. service members and eight Afghanis in the crash of a U.S. military helicopter in Afghanistan are another “reminder of the terrible tragedy of war and its toll on all people,” said the head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.

“No person of good will is left unmoved by this loss,” Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio said in an Aug. 8 statement.

The U.S. service members, who included about 20 Navy SEALs, along with seven Afghan soldiers and an interpreter, were killed as insurgents shot down a NATO Chinook transport helicopter early Aug. 6.

It is the single deadliest loss for U.S. troops in the 10-year-old war.

“I express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the valiant members of the armed forces and the Afghani citizens who perished in the helicopter crash and the recent fighting in the Tangi province of Afghanistan,” Archbishop Broglio said.

He issued the statement on behalf of the archdiocese and its auxiliary bishops, priests and the Catholic communities it serves.

“As we pray for the repose of their souls and the consolation of their families, we also raise our hearts and minds to Almighty God and beg for the elusive gift of peace on earth and harmony among all people,” the archbishop said.

The crash remained under investigation but the spokesman said there was nothing to indicate “anything other than militant fire” brought the helicopter down.

The U.S. military archdiocese is responsible for the spiritual, pastoral and sacramental care of the 375,000 Catholic active-duty U.S. military personnel and their 800,000 family members; 200,000 Catholics in the Reserves and National Guard; 30,000 Catholic patients in 172 Veterans Affairs hospitals; and 66,000 Catholics in government service overseas in 134 countries.

CNS photo/Paul Haring

FILE PHOTO OF ARCHBISHOP SAMBI — Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the papal nuncio to the United States, greets Rev. Richard Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals and Rev. Clark Lobenstine, a Presbyterian minister, outside the Vatican embassy in Washington in this Sept. 11, 2006, file photo. They were participating in an interfaith event on the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Archbishop Sambi, a veteran Vatican diplomat, died July 27 in Baltimore following complications after lung surgery. He was 73.

Archbishop Sambi, U.S. nuncio since 2006, dies at age 73 BALTIMORE (CNS) — Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Vatican nuncio to the United States, died late July 27 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center here after a hospitalization that began with lung surgery. He was 73.

On July 22, the apostolic nunciature in Washington announced that the archbishop had been “placed on assisted ventilation to attempt recovery of his lung function” two weeks after undergoing “a delicate lung surgery.”

A veteran Vatican diplomat, Archbishop Sambi was appointed as U.S. nuncio, or ambassador, in December 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI. After he arrived in the United States Feb. 24, 2006, he said in an interview with Catholic News Service in Washington that he was impressed by the vitality of U.S. Catholicism, the level of weekly Mass attendance among U.S. Catholics and their generosity toward others.

The archbishop was known for his warm and affable manner, sense of humor and being open and ready to listen.

Archbishop Sambi, a native of central

Italy, was ordained to the priesthood in 1964. He was named an archbishop and nuncio to Burundi in 1985, a position he held for six years until being named nuncio to Indonesia. In 1998, Pope John Paul II named him nuncio to Israel and Cyprus and apostolic delegate in Jerusalem and Palestine.

During Pope Benedict’s April 2008 visit to the United States, Archbishop Sambi accompanied the pope and during the pontiff’s stay in Washington hosted him at the Vatican Embassy, or nunciature, where the pope held a historic private meeting with five victims of clergy sexual abuse.

Pointing out the challenges faced by today’s priests and religious orders, the archbishop called the clergy abuse scandal “a horrible experience which has deprived all of us of our credibility before our faithful and before society.”

During his U.S. tenure, Archbishop Sambi traveled throughout the country to attend the ordinations of bishops, celebrate Mass and participate in myriad events.

(CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey)

GIRL HERDS GOATS — A girl herds goats through the Dadaab refugee camp in northeastern Kenya July 25. Considered the world’s largest refugee settlement, Dadaab has swelled with tens of thousands of recent arrivals fleeing drought in Somalia.

Catholic agencies part of aid campaign in Horn of Africa

LUSAKA, Zambia (CNS) — Catholic agencies are reported to be among the leading organizations providing humanitarian aid to the drought- and famine-ravaged Horn of Africa.

The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa reports that Jesuit Refugee Service, Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Ethiopia and Caritas Kenya have helped thousands of refugees in northern Kenya and internally displaced people in Somalia since the water crisis hit in November.

AMECEA spokesman Father Chrisantus Ndaga said that Catholic humanitarian agencies also have worked in Djibouti and Ethiopia, running programs that address agricultural and water needs.

Despite the efforts, Father Ndaga expressed concern that the drought’s severity and insufficient funding are overwhelming the agencies’ ability to make much progress against what the U.N.’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs calls the region’s worst food crisis in 60 years.

About 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya are in dire need of food, clean water and basic sanitation, while about 3.7 million people are

at risk of starvation in southern Somalia, the worst hit area.

Father Ndaga said teams from Catholic organizations are on the ground, particularly in eastern Kenya, home to the sprawling camp at Dadaab that houses about 390,000 refugees and sees 1,300 people arrive each day from droughtstricken Somalia. The agencies also are working in collaboration with international aid organizations such as the World Food Program.

The U.N. officially has declared a famine in parts of Somalia, the first such declaration in two decades. The U.N. added three regions in Somalia to its famine declaration Aug. 3, including the internally displaced communities in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.

The same areas also are plagued by a lack of security because of a week central government in Somalia and the presence of various political factions which control parts of the country. The instability and resulting violence severely limits the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

In Ethiopia, the Catholic Relief Services-led Joint Emergency Operations Plan is presently feeding nearly one million people.

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GOJRA, Pakistan (CNS) — Two Muslims apologized for an anti-Christian rampage in the Punjab city of Gojra two years ago that left 10 Catholics dead.

At an interfaith seminar at Sacred Heart Church in Gojra Aug. 1, marking the second anniversary of the incident, two Sufi masters expressed regret for the violence, saying it went against the “spirit of Islam” reported the Asian church news agency UCA News.

In August 2009, hundreds of Muslims rioted in Gojra and a nearby village, torching buildings and attacking inhabitants.

Authorities said the violence was fueled by a false rumor that a Quran, the sacred book of Islam, had been desecrated.

The anti-terrorism court in Faisalabad in June acquitted all 70 people arrested in connection with the attacks.

Father Aftab James Paul, director of the Diocese of Faisalabad’s Commission for Interfaith Dialogue and Ecumenism, described the apology as “hugely significant.”

In an interview with the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, he said: “Even though they weren’t in any way involved in what happened that day, the peer Sufis (Sufi masters) described Islam as a religion that does not condone killing and condemned the massacre.”

The priest said the bereaved community welcomed the remarks.

Despite the apology, anger over the attacks and the lack of punishment for anyone involved in them still was running high at the seminar.

Victor Babu remembered the day his family was killed when his home was torched.

“Threatening announcements from nearby mosques echoed in our houses,” he recalled. “My wife and pregnant daughter rushed to the home of her inlaws when we heard her father-in-law was shot dead. Both were burned alive.”

Naveed Masih spent more than four months in prison for fighting against the attackers. The former boxer now sells liquor to earn a living.

“It affected my career. We were attacked by terrorists and arrested by authorities,” he said.

WORLD 11

WYD pilgrims’ task: Help pope revive faith in Spain VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI will visit Spain in late August, celebrating the youthfulness and vigor of Catholic faith in a country where the Catholic majority often seems to have little or no impact on modern public life. The primary focus on the pope’s trip Aug. 18-21 will be on Catholic youths from around the globe participating in World Youth Day. But Pope Benedict also will meet with Spain’s royal family and with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, whose government has promoted several policies opposed by the church, including relaxing Spain’s divorce laws, easing restrictions on abortion, legalizing same-sex marriage and allowing gay couples to adopt. The situation is particularly worrying because more than 92 percent of Spain’s 46 million citizens are baptized Catholic and because the country has a long and proud Catholic history. Spain has given the church some of its greatest saints and mystics, and Spanish members of religious orders continue to serve as missionaries around the world, particularly in Latin America. The organizers of World Youth Day 2011, which kicks off Aug. 16, hope the hordes of young Catholics descending on Madrid not only will energize each other’s faith, but that they’ll also be powerful witnesses to the lukewarm among Spain’s Catholics. “I think the impact will be huge; at least I hope so,” Yago de la Cierva, WYD Madrid director, told Catholic News Service July 28.

Jesuits sell historic Gospel for $14.7 million LONDON (CNS) — The Jesuits have sold the historic St. Cuthbert Gospel — believed the oldest intact book produced in Europe — to the British Library for $14.7 million. The British Province of the Society of Jesus agreed to sell the late 7th-century Anglo-Saxon manuscript to raise funds to restore a historic church and pay for educational work in London and Glasgow, Scotland. The book, a pocket-size Latin translation of the Gospel of St. John, was found inside the coffin of St. Cuthbert, bishop of Lindisfarne, when the saint’s grave was opened in 1104. Experts believe the manuscript was placed inside the casket within 10 years of the hermit’s death in 687. Jesuit Father Kevin Fox, spokesman for the British Province of the Society of Jesus, announced the sale of the Gospel in a statement in July.

“It has been our privilege to possess this book for nearly 250 years,” he said. “Now, in order to answer more of the many demands on our resources, the province trustees have decided to sell.”

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Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work. Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; secondgeneration bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336.

Master electrician - Licensed in Missouri and Kansas. 35 years experience in residential and commercial electrical needs. Call Rick, L & M Electric, at (913) 3621501 or (816) 781-1501.

Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896.

Roofing insurance specialist - free estimates, roofing repairs if needed. Hail/wind damage inspections. Insured and reasonable. Call Rob (913) 2064524.

For rent - 1 BR, 1 BA apartment in Shawnee near Nieman Rd. and Johnson Dr. $500/month; utilities included. 10911 W. 59th Terr. For a virtual tour, visit the Web site at: www.shawnee-rentals.com. (913) 649-7596.

Office space available - Great location in the Ranchmart area of Prairie Village. Ideal for start-ups, professional and small businesses. Flexible terms.

Call Marek at (913) 461-4491.

For Sale American Girl-type solid wood doll furniture - Heirloom quality, handmade, built to last a lifetime. In-home showroom. Custom orders welcome.

Call John Hember at (913) 631-4060. Member of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee. www.etsy.com/shop/beds andthreads.

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.

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! Leadcertified and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655.

For sale - Four burial plots in Ascension Garden at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Section A 113. Will split two and two, or sell all four together. $1,700 each. Call Darlene at (913) 322-1946.

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) 4915837 or (913) 579-1835. E-mail: smokeycabin@hotmail. com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.

“Journeys of Ursuline . . . Academy & College, Paola, Kansas” - The latest publication by the Miami County Historical Museum. This hardback, 238-page book includes a brief history, plus lots of pictures, of campus, former students, teachers and Paola citizens whose lives were enriched by the Ursuline community of nuns. Includes many personal memory letters. $35, plus shipping. To purchase, call (913) 294-4940 or visit the Web site at: www.think miamicountyhistory.com.

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.

Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, assemble, clean . . . we do it all! For a free consultation, call your professional organizing handyman, Kevin Hogan, M.Ed., today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; references.

Visit the Web site at: www.koatindustries.com.

Bankruptcy - When debt becomes overwhelming, seek professional help. Experienced, compassionate Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confidential, no obligation consultation, call (913) 422-0610; or send an e-mail to: tkidd@kc.rr.com.

Everything plumbing - Leaks, faucets, toilets, sinks, disposals, repairs and replacements. Over 20 years experience. Fully licensed. Service anytime – days/nights/wknds. Contact Mike at (913) 488-4930.

Member of Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park.

Garage door and opener sales and service 24-hour, 7 day-a-week service on all types of doors.

Replace broken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry and patio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. Call (913) 227-4902.

Elementary tutor - Certified teacher in the Lawrence/Topeka area available to tutor your child in math, reading, or writing. Call Brighid at (402) 3213136, or send an e-mail to her at: bcwalsh8@yahoo. com.

Computer repair and upgrades/virus, spyware & malware removal - Microsoft certified, 11+ yrs. experience. Member of Sacred Heart Parish. Call Matt at (816) 876-6619 or send an e-mail to him at: mattcomputerfix@gmail.com.

Tim the handyman - Small jobs are my specialty! Faucets, garbage disposals, toilets, light fixtures, ceiling fans, handrails, window screen repair, bush trimming and garden tilling. Free estimates. JoCo only. Call (913) 859-0471.

Father and son team - We do roofing, windows, doors, siding, brick masonry, all types of wood rot, fences and decks, retaining walls, landscaping and concrete. You name it, we can do it — no job to big or small. Reasonable prices; fully insured. Call Josh at (913) 709-7230.

Wood treatment and refinishing - We strip, refinish and treat woodwork. Restoration of pews, altars, stairways, cabinets, desks, paneling and more.

Work in churches, homes and businesses. Insured and guaranteed. Family owned. Call (816) 241-1900.

Counseling - Topeka Marriage and family, child, teen, personal Shunga Creek Mental Health Call Ken Zweig, LSCSW, at (785) 969-5308.

Carpet direct – We cut out the middle man and bring the showroom to you! The best place to see your flooring is in your own home or office. Save 40 - 80% on carpet and hard surfaces. Residential and commercial. For a free estimate, call Amanda at (913) 742-4003.

Heating and air conditioning services - For Johnson, Wyandotte and northern Miami counties.

20 years experience. Seasonal tune-ups, full system replacements and everything in between. Call Jon at (913) 850-3376.

DJ’s delivery service - Moving, hauling and deliveries. Low flat rates and same-day service. No job too big or too small. Always on time; affordable and reliable. Excellent service. Contact DJ at (913) 219-1771.

Fall tutoring - For students in grades K - 12 and college level. For information, call (913) 206-2151 or send an e-mail to: Klmamuric@yahoo.com.

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EL SOL Y LA TIERRA *Commercial & residential * Lawn renovation* Mowing * Clean-up and hauling * Dirt grading/installation * Landscape design * Free estimates Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!!

Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376

Real Estate Reverse-ranch home - Maintenance free. Near 135th and Quivira, Overland Park. Located in Church of the Ascension Parish. 3 BR, 3 BA, two-car garage. $2,200/month. Rent includes mowing and snow removal service. Call (913) 302-5810.

Hop, skip and a jump to St. Agnes Elementary or Bishop Miege High School - Charming bungalow in ideal location. 5060 Canterbury, Roeland Park. 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, numerous updates/upgrades, including: heat pump system; all new thermal windows; complete main bath renovation; lead glass front door and storm doors; garage door, opener and transmitter; most lighting fixtures; newer appliances in kitchen, plus new flooring, countertop, sink, plumbing, backsplash and paint; two living areas and in-house laundry room off 1/2 bath. $127,500. Call Kathleen Durkin, Reece & Nichols Realty, at (913) 205-5028.

Overland Park - 15407 Floyd in St. Michael the Archangel Parish. One-and-a-half-story home with 3 BR and 2-1/2 BA. Finished lower level. Lawn care, snow removal and exterior painting provided. $198,900. For information, call Mike Slaven, Windham Realty, at (913) 568-8689. MLS #1735806.

For Rent For rent or sale - 1117 N. 25th St., Kansas City, Kan. Cute, 2 BR, 1 BA bungalow with all hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a sunroom, and a one-car garage. $600/month rent. Would make a great investment property at only $62,000. Call Walter at (913) 302-4051.

For rent - 2 BR condo; Prairie Village. First floor; overlooking pool. DeVille 75, at 75th and Nall. $750/ month; includes water. Call Mike at (913) 961-2421.

Two burial lots - At Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. $2700 cash. Call (913) 523-3291.

Wanted to buy Want to buy Antique or vintage jewelry Single pieces or entire estate 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. ***WANTED*** I buy coins, older watches, silverware, slot machines, old rifles and shotguns, stoneware crocks and jugs, old furniture from basement or attic.

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

Vacation Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA; sleeps 6. Sun porch overlooks public golf course. Walkin level (no steps), flat screen TVs, DVD player, filtered water and fully equipped kitchen. Two blks. from the Hwy. 76 strip. Easy to get to shows, Walmart, groceries, dining. No smoking; no pets. Parishioners of Holy Cross, Overland Park. Call (913) 851-8886.

Misc.

Would you and your spouse like to “tune up” your marriage or improve your communication skills? - Marriage for Keeps, a program of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, offers education, support and resources for married couples seeking to improve their relationship and strengthen their family. Our workshops are open to couples of all faiths.

We are a skills-based program available for lowincome couples. Classes begin Aug. 24 and run for six consecutive Wednesdays. For information, call (913) 621-5775, ext. 1403, or send an e-mail to: marriage@ catholiccharitiesks.org.

Housesitting - Grandmother wanting to be closer to grandchildren this winter is seeking a housesitting arrangement in the KC metro area. Personal references available. Call Lori at (712) 288-5744.

To purchase a classified ad: Send an e-mail to: jennifer@theleaven.com, or call (913) 6470327. The cost is $17.50 for five lines or less. Each additional line is $1.50. Maximum ad size is 25 lines.

Aug. 13

The Singles of Nativity will have a “summer jam” dance from 7 - 11 p.m. on Aug. 13 in the parish hall at the Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. For information, visit the Web site at: www.SON-Ministry.org.

St. Stanislaus Church, 701 Main St., Rossville, will host its annual picnic on Aug. 13. A grilled or fried chicken dinner will be served from 4 - 7 p.m. There will also be pop poker, a silent auction and bingo at 3 p.m.

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St. Gregory Parish, 1310 Carolina, Marysville, will host a parish bazaar on Aug. 14. A pan fried chicken and ham dinner will be served from 4:30 - 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children. Carryouts will be available after 11 a.m.; call (785) 562-2711 to order. There will also be bingo and games for all ages.

Holy Family Parish, 274 Orchard, Kansas City, Kan., will host the Fatima rosary rally at 3 p.m. on Aug. 14. Fifteen decades of the rosary will be prayed, followed by Benediction and enrollment in the brown scapular.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys, will host its annual picnic and reunion on Aug. 14. A chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 4 7 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for adults; $3 for children under 12. Carryout dinners will be available at 3 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and games with prizes.

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The Serra Club of Topeka will offer a presentation, entitled “A Medical View of the Shroud of Turin,” by Robert Conroy, M.D., at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 in the Formation Room at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. Stone, Topeka.

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Are you a young man or woman between the ages of 16 - 24 who wants a bright future? Educational opportunities include earning a high school diploma or GED and taking classes at a community college. Career training and work experience include carpentry, cement masonry, construction craft labor, culinary arts, plumbing, security services, facilities management, dental assistant, nurse assistant and more. The Keeler Women’s’ Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., in conjunction with Job Corps, will offer a presentation outlining the requirements and benefits of Job Corps from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

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A healing Mass, sponsored by archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Father Anthony Kiplagat will preside. Fellowship will follow in the Father Burak Room. For information, call (913) 649-2026.

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St. John the Baptist Church (the Croatian parish on Strawberry Hill), 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual festival, beginning after the 4 p.m. Mass on Aug. 20. A traditional sarma dinner will be served. Other food and concessions will be available outside.

There will be games and fun for all ages, including homemade povitica and apple strudels, handmade strawberry-themed items and more. A free polka dance will be held from 9 - 11 p.m., featuring Don Lipovac, on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds next door.

A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Aug. 20 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: “cumulative Losses.” For information, call (913) 649-2026.

Father Tom Hesse will celebrate the archdiocesan monthly pro-life Mass at 8 a.m. on Aug. 20 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 44 N. Mill, Kansas City, Kan., followed by a rosary procession to an abortion clinic four blocks away. Eucharistic adoration is available for those not processing; Benediction concludes services at 9:45 a.m.

The youth group at Holy Angels Parish, Basehor, will host a spaghetti dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 20. Auction items include restaurant gift certificates, spa packages, local wine, tickets to the T-Bones, KC Zoo, and Powell Gardens, and more. For information or to donate an auction item, contact Teresa Fliger at (913) 982-6813 or Lesley Johnson at (816) 289-0476.

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Would you and your spouse like to “tune up” your marriage? Marriage for Keeps, a program offered by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, provides education, support and resources for married couples seeking to improve their relationship and strengthen their family. The skills-based workshops are open to couples of all faiths and are available for low-income couples. The next six-week session will be held on Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 24.

For information or to register, call (913) 621-5775, ext. 1403, or send an e-mail to: marriage@catholiccharitiesks.org.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Fashion and Flair on a Budget,” a clothing presentation, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Learn about color, style, body image, and how to build a core wardrobe. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

Join the Singles of Nativity for happy hour from 6 - 8 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Blue Moose Bar & Grill, 9100 W. 135th St., Overland Park. For information, view the newsletter on the Web site at: www.

SON-Ministry.org.

25 The Christian Widow and Widowers Organization will host a

pizza party at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 in the Formation Room at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. Stone, Topeka.

For information, call (785) 272-0055.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Summer Samplings: Eat the Rainbow,” a nutrition presentation, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. on Aug. 25. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

27 Christ the King Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual ice cream social from 6 - 10 p.m. on Aug. 27. There will also be cake, povitica, bingo, a raffle, and dancing.

28 Birthright of Greater Kansas City, 6309 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., will

celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house from 1 - 4 p.m. on Aug. 28.

The celebration is open to the public and will include prizes, refreshments, children’s games and facility tours.

St. Joseph Church, 705 Spring Garden, Atchison, will host a bazaar and brisket dinner from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 28. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children. Carryouts and delivery will be available; call (913) 367-4535.

There will also be fancy work, craft booths, bingo and children’s games.

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Benedictine College, 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, will host a presentation by leading conservative political thinker and coauthor of the Manhattan Declaration Dr. Robert George at 11 a.m. on Aug. 30 in the O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium, located on the main campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

31 The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will

offer a program, “Plan for Success: How to Help Kids Get and Stay Organized This School Year,” presented by Lee Stephenson, a professional organizer and educational consultant, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on Aug. 31. Register by Aug. 26 to receive a free organizational tool recommended by the speaker. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

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3-4

The Militia of Immaculata will host a two-day spiritual combat mission on Sept. 3 - 4 at Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Registration begins on Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 9 a.m. The cost of $48 includes lunch on both days. For information, contact Christine Rossi at (913) 268-0208.

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Donnelly College, 608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host “Coffee on Campus,” a casual opportunity to learn about all the exciting advancements at Donnelly while enjoying a free cup of coffee, on Sept. 8. Attendees can also request a tour of Donnelly’s campus. For information or to RSVP, send an e-mail to: advancement@donnelly.edu.

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Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will host a reunion and Jack Weitkamp Memorial Golf Tournament at Deer Creek Golf Course, Overland Park, on Sept. 9. The cost of $135 per player includes a steak dinner catered by Hereford House. For information or to register, contact Allison Carney at (913) 244-5970 or send an e-mail to her at: acarney@holycrosscatholic school.com.

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Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Atchison, will offer a retreat, entitled “The Dream And The Journey,” presented by Sister Therese Elias, OSB, from 7 p.m. on Sept. 9 through 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. This retreat will provide an opportunity to relate to the wisdom and grace found in dreams. Special attention will be given to learning to do personal dreamwork and learning the role

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of prayer in dreamwork. For information or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/ sophia.html.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 2014 N.W. 46th St., Topeka, will host its Holy Smokin’ Jamboree from Sept. 9 - 11. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday evening and continue through Sunday. The annual 5K run/walk, onemile fun run and kiddie run will be held on Saturday morning. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; the races begin at 8 a.m.

There is a discount for registering prior to Aug. 23. For a complete listing of events or to register for the races, visit the Web site at: www.mtcctopeka.org.

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Queen of the Holy RosaryWea, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host an auction on Sept. 10, following the 4 p.m. Mass. A $40 per person donation is suggested. For information and a listing of silent and live auction items, visit the Web site at: www.hrauction.org.

Interfaith Hospitality Network will host its fifth annual golf classic at 7 a.m. on Sept. 10 at Falcon Ridge Golf Course, 20200 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa. The cost of $100 includes greens fees, lunch and contest awards. For information or to register, visit the Web site at: www. jocoihn.org or call (816) 830-0555.

Notre Dame de Sion High School, 10631 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo., will host its annual “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” auction to benefit the Colleen Conway Holloway Scholarship, from 6:30 - 11 p.m. on Sept. 10 in the gymnasium. For information or to purchase tickets, call (816) 942-3282.

Misc.

Women of all ages are invited to study God’s word and enjoy fellowship this fall at the inter-parish Bible study of the Mass, Advent and the Book of Exodus.

There will be a children’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children ages 3 - 12 years; a nursery for younger children; and a study group where young children are welcome to attend with their mothers. The groups will meet during the school year on Thursday mornings, beginning Sept. 8, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 9150 Pflumm, Lenexa. For information or to register, contact Laura Haeusser at (913) 341-9057; Kathryn Burditt at (913) 4513680; or send an e-mail to Kathryn at: tkburditt@hotmail.com.

If you are a Catholic male of Irish descent and being Irish means more to you than just wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, join us to enrich your faith and your heritage in a brotherhood of like-minded men. Apply for membership in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Father Donnelly Division No. 1 of Johnson County. For information or to apply for membership, contact Larry Shepard at (913) 205-6904; send an e-mail to him at: mickeydowd@sbcglobal.net; or visit the Web site at: www.ksaoh.org.

Calendar items must be received nine days prior to the publication date. E-mail submissions to: jennifer@theleaven.com or mail to: 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109.

14 COMMENTARY

THE LEAVEN • august 12, 2011

THE LEAVEN • August 12, 2011

Mark my words

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1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 twentieth WEEK of ordinary time Aug. 14 twentieth sunday in ordinary time Is 56: 1, 6-7; Ps 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8; Rom 11: 13-15, 29-32; Mt 15: 21-28 Aug. 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rv 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45: 10bc, 11-12ab, 16; 1 Cor 15: 20-27; Lk 1: 39-56 Aug. 16 Stephen of Hungary Jgs 6: 11-24a; Ps 85: 9, 11-14; Mt 19: 23-30 Aug. 17 Wednesday Jgs 9: 6-15; Ps 21: 2-7; Mt 20: 1-16 Aug. 18 Thursday Jgs 11: 29-39a; Ps 40: 5, 7-10; Mt 22: 1-14 Aug. 19 John Eudes, priest Ru 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146: 5-10; Mt 22: 34-40 Aug. 20 Bernard, abbot and doctor of the church Ru 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17; Ps 128: 1-5; Mt 23: 1-12

“H

ey, I’m going to run out to my car and get your gift. I hope you won’t hate me for

it.”

Those ominous words, spoken a few weeks ago by the daughter of my godparents, were followed by a nervous laugh. Before I could say anything, off Marilyn went to retrieve the present.

I lost track of her and the gift during the reception. The occasion was something incredible, at least to me: my 30th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Thirty years? Really? How did that happen?

I was a bit distracted while visiting with people because the video screen in the parish center was showing giant images of me. Holy cow, was that a picture of me as an infant? Hey, how did whoever made the DVD get pictures from my grade school days and my first Communion? I stared pointedly at my mom who, for some unknown reason, refused to catch my eye.

I began to catch snippets of comments as those images flashed on the screen: “Look, Father Mark used to have hair!” and “Wow, he was sure skinny . . . . once.” And “Get a load of those highwater pants!”

But that wasn’t the worst of it. Eventually, people began coming up and asking if I’d seen “the book.” Realizing that they probably weren’t talking about the Bible, I glanced at the table where my mom and some other relatives were sitting. They were all engrossed in what looked like a photo album. And there appeared to be a lot of pointing and laughing.

Suddenly, it dawned on me. Apparently, this was the “gift” that Marilyn had brought for me. When I finally got to peek at it myself, I was amazed at the array of pictures displayed there. Most

Aug. 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Thes 1: 1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149: 1-6, 9; Mt 23: 13-22 Aug. 23 Rose of Lima, virgin 1 Thes 2: 1-8; Ps 139: 1-6; Mt 23: 23-26 Aug. 24 BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE Rv 21: 9b-14; Ps 145: 10-13, 17-18; Jn 1: 45-51 Aug. 25 Louis of France; Joseph Calasanz, priest 1 Thes 3: 7-13; Ps 90: 3-5, 12-14, 17; Mt 24: 42-51 Aug. 26 Friday 1 Thes 4: 1-8; Ps 97: 1-2, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25: 1-13 Aug. 27 Monica 1 Thes 4: 9-11; Ps 98: 1, 7-9; Mt 25: 14-30

of the material had come from stuff that my godmother — Kuma Annie (“Kuma” means “godmother” in Croatian; it’s all I ever called her) — had collected over the years.

If I thought the DVD was embarrassing, it was mild compared to this album.

Here were pictures of my baptism, various black-and-white shots of me as a baby, grade school photos, snapshots of the various sacraments I received, a picture of me playing Twister, and on and on. As I turned the pages, I was mesmerized at seeing my life displayed before me.

So, did I hate Marilyn for putting together the album? Or my parishioner Dave who made the DVD? Absolutely not! I was humbled and grateful. In fact, it reminded me of this little story: A certain French marquis was raised to his grand and exalted position from very humble surroundings. He’d been a shepherd in his earlier days and, in his palace, he had one area known as “the shepherd’s room.”

In it were reproductions of hills and valleys and running streams and rocks and sheepfolds. Here were the staff he had carried and the clothes he had worn as a young man when herding sheep.

Asked one day about its meaning, he replied, “If ever my heart is tempted to haughtiness and pride, I go into that room and remind myself of what I once was and from where I came.” (Adapted

from an entry in “Quotes & Anecdotes: An Anthology for Preachers & Teachers”

by Anthony P. Castle.)

It’s valuable and necessary to remind ourselves of our history and our roots.

During my anniversary celebration, I saw people from the various stages of my life: relatives, a former teacher, a “kid” from my days as chaplain at Hayden High School in Topeka, Leaven managing editor Anita and her family.

In seeing them, the faces of my Sacred Heart parishioners, the “little Marky” pictures — many featuring family and friends now deceased — all I could think was: Wow! I am one fortunate guy.

People often talk about how much a priest has influenced their lives. Well, I’m here to remind folks that it’s a twoway street. The Africans have a wonderful proverb that says: “A person becomes a person through other people.” How true! Some people have been in my life for ages, some for a brief time, and some just recently arrived — all, however, have had a part in creating the person I am today. And I am grateful.

I’ve played that DVD several more times (I now have a copy) and I’ve shown “the book” to a number of friends who weren’t able to celebrate with me in person. Each time I do, it’s not just a stroll down memory lane. Instead, it’s a visit to my “shepherd’s room,” to remind myself of where I came from and those who have accompanied me on the journey.

Because we all have tons of pictures tucked away in various locations, maybe this week would be a good time to dust them off, head to our own “shepherd’s room” and ponder what writer Robert Louis Stevenson said so well: “So long as we are loved by others I should say that we are almost indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.”

second thoughts on the second reading

twenty-first WEEK of ordinary time Aug. 21 twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22: 19-23; Ps 138: 1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11: 33-36; Mt 16: 13-20

Do you get the picture?

W

The Jews’ loss became our gain

e always wish to share what we value with those we love.

Parents who are baseball fans will share their enthusiasm for that sport with their children. When I see a film that really impresses me, I tell my friends all about it.

We wish to share what we value with those we love. That is the process at work in Sunday’s second reading, twentieth sunday Rom 11:13-15, 29in ordinary time 32. St. Paul highly Rom 11: 13-15, 29-32 values his faith in Jesus and wishes to share that faith with his fellow Jews, whom he deeply loves.

In last Sunday’s second reading, St. Paul went so far as to write: “I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh” (Rom 9:3). In other words, he would be willing to lose his own faith, if that meant that his fellow Jews would find it.

Specifically, in this Sunday’s second reading, St. Paul is writing about how the Gentiles and the Jews may have started from different places, but how both will arrive at the same salvation.

Because initially many of the Jews had not recognized Jesus as the Messiah, St. Paul turned instead to the Gentiles. In

fact, he describes himself in this letter as “the apostle to the Gentiles.”

His work among the Gentiles resulted in many of them believing in Jesus, and thus believing in God. That is why St. Paul writes that “their (the Jews’) rejection is the reconciliation of the world.”

The world in question is the Gentile world. The Jews’ loss had resulted in the Gentiles’ gain.

At the same time, St. Paul does not believe that this state of affairs will last forever. That is why he adds that “what will their (the Jews’) acceptance be but life from the dead?” St. Paul hopes that eventually his fellow Jews will also arrive at faith in Jesus.

According to St. Paul, that cataclysmic event would turn the world upside down. It will result in the end of the world as we know it. Christ will return in glory, to raise the dead to life. The phrase “life from the dead” refers to the general resurrection.

The imminent second coming of Christ that St. Paul anticipated has not yet happened, nearly 2,000 years later.

Similarly, the Jews’ acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah, which St. Paul so deeply desired, has not materialized. So, what can we learn from St. Paul’s message?

What can still speak to us in the 21st century?

Come what may, St. Paul affirms that God desires salvation for all: “For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all.” God made the offer of salvation initially to Israel, and God will not withdraw that offer: “For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.”

St. Paul holds to his hope that eventually his fellow Jews will also accept Jesus as the Messiah. He wishes them to share in the joy he has found in that faith. After all, we wish to share what we value with those we love.

Meanwhile, St. Paul maintains that God continues to extend to the Jews his mercy and love, the mercy and love which the Gentiles have also discovered in Jesus Christ.

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

Ron and Betty (Gilner) Wellman, members of St. Aloysius Parish in Meriden, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 27 by renewing their vows at St. Aloysius during the 5 p.m.

Mass. A reception in the church hall will follow until 10 p.m. The couple was married on July 20, 1961, at St. John Church in Greeley. Their children and their spouses are: Scott and Cheryl Wellman, Meriden; Jim Wellman, Meriden; Dave and Sherry Wellman, Horton; Rhonda and Chris Baker, Meriden; and Roy and Heather Wellman, Solomon. They also have 18 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.

Leonard and Wilma (Schuetz) Winkelbauer, members of St. Leo Parish in Horton, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Aug. 7 with a family dinner at the home of their son, Father Phil Winkelbauer, in Leavenworth, along with their other children and their spouses: Colette Winkelbauer and Lisa McCartney, both of Lawrence; and Leland and Sandi Winkelbauer of Topeka. The couple’s four grandchildren and one great-grandson were also on hand to help them celebrate. The couple was married on Aug. 7, 1946, in Mercier.

Jim and Sylvia Ross, members of St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 20. The couple was married on Aug. 25, 1951, at St. Augustine Church in Fidelity. They will celebrate with family and friends at a buffet reception in the St. Ann Parish hall after the 4 p.m. Mass.

They have four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Leonard and Mary Jo Mohlman, members of Holy Angels Parish in Basehor, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19. The couple was married on Aug. 19, 1961, at Assumption Parish in Topeka.

Their children and their spouses are: Mark Mohlman, Overland Park; and Michael and Jodie Mohlman, Leawood. They also have seven grandchildren.

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in public relations for the national CHWC office.

Cynthia Gabrish, a camper from Moore, Okla., who spent some time during the camp rebuilding a deck for a Christmas in October home, agreed with Naas. “[CHWC] is life-changing,” Gabrish said. “It makes your look at things differently and realize you have the perfect house.”

Although there are many camps that focus on mission work, Naas said it is the Catholic element of CHWC that makes the camp special.

“The Gospels tell us to serve,” Naas said. “In Kansas City, we are the hands and feet of Jesus. We encourage [the campers] to see God in the

Organizations helped by Catholic HEART • The Upper Room • Operation Breakthrough • ReStore • Catholic Charities • Area Agency on Aging • Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic • Cancer Action • Argentine Betterment Corp.

• Reconciliation Services • Habitat for Humanity • All Saints Parish • Christmas in October faces of others.

“We tell them, ‘You are touching a life, not just a week.’”

USM named a 2012 ‘Best Midwestern College’ Leavenworth — The University of Saint Mary here has been named a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review, an honored distinction earned

by USM now for seven consecutive years.

USM was one of only 153 Midwestern schools to make the cut; only about 25 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year colleges are included on one of the organization’s four regional lists. In the Kansas City area, only USM, the University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City, William Jewell, and Baker earned distinction as a “Best

Midwestern College.”

The Princeton Review selects schools for its regional best-of lists based on the results of independent student surveys and an institution’s record of strong academics. The complete lists can be found online at: www.PrincetonReview.com.

The Princeton Review asks students to rate their own schools on several issues — from the accessibility of their professors to quality of the campus food — and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life.

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I lift up my eyes to the mountains Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann joined several other priests, including Fathers Brian Schieber and Richard McDonald from the archdiocese, for a week of spirituality with the Apostles of the Interior Life at their summer retreat in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a town in northeast Italy, located in the heart of the Dolomite mountain range. The Apostles of the Interior Life are consecrated women doing spiritual direction and evangelization at the University of Kansas.

The archbishop prays before the statue of St. Joseph Freinademetz in Val Badia, near the Italian-Austrian border.

Archbishop Naumann celebrates Mass in the rifugio, or rest area, at the top of Monte Cristallo. Concelebrating is Father Brian Schieber, vicar for priests and pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka.

Archbishop Naumann prepares to climb Cristallo Mountain, part of the Italian Dolomites, rising above 10,000 feet.

The climbing party included both members of the Apostles of the Interior Life and their guests for the week. The Apostles are an Italian community of consecrated women and men, serving as spiritual directors and evangelists.

Photos by Sister Debbie Li, AVI

Cardinal Angelo Scola, who was recently appointed the new archbishop of Milan, and Archbishop Naumann visit while they stroll.