n Above, Father Thomas Maddock, Archbish op Joseph F. Naumann and Serran John Caton, member of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa, share a laugh at the Master’s Cup luncheon.
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Serra Clubs and the archdiocesan vocations office sponsored the second annual Master’s Cup golf tournament and luncheon for semi narians and discerners on Aug. 1 at Ironhorse Golf Club in Leawood.
n Left, Andrew Woir haye, Nick Koca and James Euston, all mem bers of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood, react to a mon ster drive by Nick John son, youth minister at St. Michael.
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Nearly 100 golfers participated in the event, while the luncheon drew about 200. The luncheon featured a talk by the father/son team Stan and Landry Weber. Stan is the color analyst for the K-State radio network, while Landry, a former Kansas State player, is entering the seminary this fall. The two discussed their relationship and how it led Landry to discern a vocation. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Heart to Heart Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to college seminarians and women who are interested in entering religious life.
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n Bottom left, Landry Weber, one of 10 new seminarians for the arch diocese, did a joint wit ness talk alongside his father Stan, highlighting their father/son rela tionship and how that formed his faith and led him to discern a vocation to the priesthood.
n Below, Father Mitchel Zimmerman, chaplain/ director of the St. Law rence Catholic Campus Center at the University of Kansas, tees off as Alex Reyes, an incoming freshman at KU, looks on.
Recently ordained priests vespers and dinner — archbishop’s residence
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Religious Sisters’ appreciation day — St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas
Sept. Missouri7 Right to Life event — St. Charles, Missouri
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Staley’s class was particularly im pacted by eucharistic adoration and being able to touch the cloths that draped from the altar.
Sacred Heart School in Ottawa was one of the first groups to attend the Emmaus retreat in April.
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“One of my kids’ favorite things was when the team retold the story of the road to Emmaus,” she said. “They were talking about it for weeks.”
“We really want them to know that the Eucharist is a person, and that person is Jesus, and Jesus desires to enter into very deep friendship with you,” she continued.
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Second, third and fourth grade class es interested in attending the Emmaus Eucharistic Amazement retreat can send an email to: psrministry@archkck.org or call (785) 746-5693. For more informa tion, visit the website at: Amazementandprairie-star-ranch/retreats/programsarchkck.org/scrolldownto“EmmausEucharisticRetreat.”
Wellnitz believes a first Communion retreat can have a lasting impact on young people who have received or are preparing to receive the sacrament.
To top it off, said Wellnitz, the timing of the national Eucharistic Revival, which kicked off this past June, made the idea even more relevant.
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“And we want to make sure that those events and experiences are crafted and available to all of our parishes and schools here at Prairie Star,” he added.
“We have beautiful cloths that drape off of our altar,” said Malinee. “The kids can come forward to those cloths and hold them, as if they’re touching Jesus’ cloak.”
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Students from Holy Trinity School in Paola and Sacred Heart School in Ottawa sit down at the “Last Supper” while watching a skit performed by Prairie Star Ranch retreat team missionaries.
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“At the very beginning of Prairie Star Ranch,” said Wellnitz, “Father Tom Tank had a desire to make sure that the programming and facility had a eucha ristic
The chapel name, inspired by the en counter of the disciples with Christ on the road to Emmaus in Luke’s Gospel, matched the purpose of the retreat.
Second grade teacher Megan Staley said the retreat was beyond what she anticipated for her students, who were preparing for first Communion.
The Prairie Star team also talked with schoolteachers who regularly pre pare students for the sacrament.
“On their way out of Mass, they were telling their schoolmates all about it. It was beautiful.”
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The idea for the theme “Emmaus” was initially drawn from the inspiration of Msgr. Thomas Tank.
Prairie Star will offer its Emmaus re treat throughout the upcoming school year for second, third and fourth grad ers — an experience crafted to help them build a relationship with Christ in the Eucharist.
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“We want to help them experience the joy of eucharistic amazement at a young age so that fulfillment that comes from encountering him fills their hearts early on,” said Gregory Wellnitz, direc tor of Prairie Star.
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“We work with the knowledge that about eighty-nine percent of Catholics who remain faithful in the church after college can identify a particular event or experience that triggered that faith commitment,” he said.
That message is conveyed during the retreat in ways accessible to young minds through games, skits, contempla tion and Studentsreflection.alsojourney around the ranch searching for saint icons, which include letters from each saint about their relationship with Jesus.
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Malinee said preparation in the class room is critical, but a daylong retreat in a different environment can offer even more.“What we’re hoping is to give them time to step away and remove them selves from those minute details and those practicalities,” she said, like pick ing out a first Communion outfit.
The lasting impact was clear.
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Blair Weidner, a current third grader at Sacred Heart School in Ottawa, prays before the Eucharist during the Emmaus Eucharistic Amazement retreat at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg this past April. The retreat is designed to help second, third and fourth graders grow close to Christ in the Eucharist.
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— It only happens once. First Communion is a special moment for young Catholics — and Prairie Star Ranch in Williams burg doesn’t want the excitement sur rounding the sacrament to fade easily.
“I reached out to friends of mine that are DREs or do faith formation at differ ent parishes to get ideas,” she said.
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This past April, the ranch launched its first Emmaus Eucha ristic Amazement retreat to help the young Catholics understand Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist.
They ultimately end up at the chapel for eucharistic adoration.
“The following week at Mass, Father Joe [Sellas] talked about one of the saints they had met on the retreat,” said Gavin. “You should have seen their ex citement as they smiled and poked each other as they recognized the saint.
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“This helped make it real for my kids,” she said. “It was beautiful for me, as their teacher, to see my students really connect with Jesus in such a real and personal way.”
Holy Trinity School in Paola was also among the first to participate in Emmaus, and principal Michelle Gavin was“Theimpressed.students learn the basics in the classroom,” she said, “but the Emmaus retreat offered an amazing experience that brought their knowledge to life.”
Two things have served Mills well as CFO. The first is her sense of humor and fun. The second is her ability to remain calm. That she learned when she was yelled at by a co-worker while working during college.
The evening opened with a wor ship band playing spiritual songs with words projected on a screen above the stage.Attendees joined in the songs,
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Each quarter in the two-year pro gram consists of eight sessions taught
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. . She makes sure we’re spending the dollars given to us in a way that is effi cient and glorifies God.”
across the archdiocese twice in three years. A CFO must understand the mis sion and the vision of the organization. And a CFO must be a truth-teller. Once, a vicar general told Archbishop Naumann, “It’s not Carla’s job to give you the good news but tell you the truth.”“Groupthink can be very dangerous to any organization and it’s important that the leader have people around who feel comfortable bringing bad news so it can be addressed properly,” said“It’sMills.important to be able to disagree respectfully and to really hear view points different from your own,” she continued. “It’s not always comfort able, but that’s how we grow as indi viduals and how teams work effective ly together for the greater good.”
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Carla Mills was both hum bled and gratified to be named one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s chief financial officers of the year, but as she tells it, “It isn’t my first rodeo.”
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Her immediate superior, archdioc esan chancellor Father John Riley, is very proud of her.
Carla Mills was named one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s chief financial officers of the year. She received her award on July 22 at Loews Kansas City Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Posing with her at the ceremony are Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and vicar general/chancellor Father John Riley.
Mills was one of 16 Greater Kansas City metropolitan area CFOs — eight from for-profit entities, eight from nonprofit organizations — who re ceived the honor during a lunch on July 22 at Loews Kansas City Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Basically, CFOs are responsible for the financial stability of their entity. They monitor the budget, safeguard assets, oversee cash management and do a little crystal ball gazing as they try to assess the future impact of decisions made in the present.
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Mills, who has been CFO of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas since 2013, also won the award in 2013 for her work at Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. She’s been nominated for the award every year since“It’s2018.always
“I focus on remaining calm even when others are yelling or misbehav ing,” she said. “This does not come nat urally to me but is a learned behavior, motivated by that early experience. My leadership style is to praise in public and criticize in private.”
Archdiocesan CFO honored by her peers for outstanding work
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Father Andrew Strobl, Encounter KC chaplain, joins in song with the participants of the program’s Summer Intensive program held July 11-14 at St. Agnes Church in Roeland Park.
And that’s exactly what the program promised.Instructors for the Summer Inten sive had been through the Encounter School of Ministry’s two-year cur riculum designed to teach, equip and
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“Steadfast in her commitment to ad vancing the mission of the church, Carla is a faith-filled, dedicated professional who balances the fortitude and serious ness necessary for her position with char ity and a sense of humor,” he said. “Her competence, wit and solution-seeking approach make her an exceptional CFO, collaborator and valued member of our leadership team.”
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must be an instigator of change — such as the time she led the standardization of the payroll system
The biggest difference between being a CFO for the church and a for-profit firm is that she has the free dom to pray and discuss her faith at work.“[The archdiocese’s] vision and mis sion aligns perfectly with my personal values,” she said.
PARK — The Encounter School of Min istry Kansas City team prayed for a full house at its Summer Intensive program held July 11-14 at St. Agnes Church here.
KC director Eric Womb well and instructor Nick Redd were helping with registration and loved what they heard.
punctuating the lyrics with clapping hands and arms raised in worship.
“She is a great steward of the gifts we receive at the archdiocese,” he said. “All the funds we have, all the monies we spend for the archdiocese, are gifts from parishioners one way or another.
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CFO must be a miracle worker, finding funding for ministries and proj ects. A CFO is a troubleshooter, finding ways to solve problems. A CFO is a re alist, knowing an organization can only do the best it can with what it has, and that she or he will not be able to get it all Adone.CFO
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God answered those prayers.
The crowd was an eclectic mix of gender and ages. The unifying factor seemed to be a desire to encounter the Holy Spirit.
“That’s what we want,” said Womb well. “Just blind, coming in; rock me, Holy“That’sSpirit!what we’re looking for.”
The Encounter School of Minis try is a dynamic training program designed to teach, equip and acti vate individuals in the full supernat ural lifestyle of Jesus so that they can walk with God in intimacy and demonstrate his love and power to theEncounterworld. is open to Christians of all backgrounds — disciples who be lieve God calls them to demonstrate his supernatural love in their daily lives. The curriculum and content is faithful to and rooted in Catholic tradition.Tolearn more about the pro gram, visit the website at: encounter school.org/kansas-city.>>See
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Bill Maloney, archdiocesan director of stewardship and development, sus pects she won the award, in part, be cause of her ability to wear many hats and her faith-filled stewardship.
Almost 200 participants poured into the parish center at St. Agnes for the event.As they entered the hall to pick up name tags and information, many ad mitted, “I don’t know what I’m getting myselfEncounterinto.”
nice to receive recogni tion,” said Mills. “CFOs work hard and it’s nice to be recognized for that, but a little embarrassing. I’m like, ‘OK, let’s move on and get back to work, people.’”
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Learning Club students enjoy playing Uno with their tutor Cathy Eads. The Learning Club has been in operation for 20 years and is expanding so it needs more volunteers.
“It really is not that hard,” said Swan. “What these kids need is not another teacher; they need a support person.
Each session is followed by an acti vation — a spiritual exercise that moves content from theory into practice.
“I like to think that’s because it’s well-run and structured,” said Swan. “So volunteers have the freedom to build those relationships with families and kids.”
“We’ve had volunteers with us for 15 years,” said Swan. “And they keep comingVolunteersback.” get to know their kids
“The kids love it,” said Swan. “They get to know their tutors and their names.“Itreally is the most bang for our buck.”That’s because the reading program, though simple in concept, has result ed in remarkable improvement in stu dents’ school performance.
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by different instructors.
Each evening consisted of two ses sions of talks and activations to help participants walk with God in intimacy.
The Learning Club after-school tu toring program serves first through sixth graders at several locations, in cluding the new Douglas Heights loca tion, Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
The Summer Intensive provided an overview of the content offered in the first four quarters of the two-year program.
In other words, it was an intense four nights that gave participants a taste of what they can experience through the two-year“We’reprogram.soexcited to have you come honor Jesus in a new way over the next four nights,” said Wombwell to those attending the intensive. “We’ve experi enced this transformation.
“There are really clear results,” said Swan. “The teachers have ended up each semester asking if we can switch out kids so more of their kids can get the“That’sbenefit.because [students] are reach ing their reading goals so much faster if they’re working with volunteers.”
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“Our Lord wants this for all of us,” said Father Andrew Strobl, Encounter KC chaplain. “There is no one exclud ed from the kingdom of God.
The tutoring program is expanding to Douglas Heights, a public housing community in Kansas City, Kansas.
“It really is just reading with the child for the love of reading.”
“They need somebody who is in their corner, who shows them that when things are hard, you keep trying.”
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It is a space where children can be with a caring adult one-on-one and have some support while doing homework. The Learning Club staff is always on site to provide help if needed.
Simply go to the Learning Club web site at: learningclubkck.org/volunteers to learn more. Or send an email to vol unteer coordinator Sharan Nagra at: SNagra@LearningClubKCK.org.
In a classroom of 20 to 30 students, if a child can have some personal read ing time with a volunteer each week, it makes a world of difference.
“Everyone was made to experience the power of Our Lord.”
“The activations are where we’re going to see Jesus show up,” explained Wombwell. “We’re going into a prayer posture.“The expectation is that Jesus is going to encounter you, he’s going to speak into your life and then he’s going to do Thesomething.”topicsforthe Summer Intensive
“Our 20th year anniversary was January 28,” said volunteer coordina tor Sharan Nagra. “So this year, we’re really scaling things up.”
Volunteering with the Learning Club is a rewarding experience, proven by the fact that volunteers keep return ing year after year.
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“And we believe that there’s going to be transformation for everyone in this room.”Each evening began with a testimo ny from one of the leadership team
and are rewarded by seeing them shine as they accomplish small goals in a supportive environment.
“If a person can read to a child at bedtime,” said Swan, “they can do the in-school reading program.
“We’re opening a new after-school tutoring site there,” said Nagra. “And we’re still working to get volunteers.”
Though the reading program is a newer offering of the Learning Club, its traditional after-school tutoring program is still going strong at many locations throughout the inner city of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Volunteer tutor Russ Eads reads with Jamarih Basey at Learning Club’s Blessed Sacrament after-school site in Kansas City, Kansas.
Reading “buddies” go to a specific grade school and read with three stu dents for about 20 minutes each.
The Learning Club assures volun teers they don’t have to be scholastic superstars to tutor.
CITY, Kan. – “It is so simple,” said Laura Swan, director of opera tions at the Learning Club. “You literally just show up and read with a kid.”
The reading program is currently at New Chelsea Elementary School and starting up at Banneker Elementary School, both in Kansas City, Kansas — and perhaps more schools as volun teers respond.
Swan is talking about the Learning Club’s in-school reading program that is so effective, it’s in need of more vol unteers to help more children.
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instructors about their experience of a particular quarter within the two-year school.The testimony was followed by a talk and then an activation.
A great volunteer opportunity for re tired individuals, the in-school reading program usually takes place over the lunch hour and involves reading with elementary school children from first through third grade. Volunteers come once a week for about 90 minutes to read with three students in one-on-one shifts. Books are provided.
were: “Identity and Transformation,” “Hearing God and the Prophetic Gifts,” “Power and Physical Healing,” and “Inner Healing and Freedom.”
Throughout the program, partici pants are empowered to walk with God in intimacy and demonstrate his love and power to the world around them.
Summer Intensive offers taste of ways to encounter the Lord
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Previously, I ex plored the vocation to married love; here, I will reflect on fam ily love as a path to holiness. This theme of family love comes from the X World Meeting of Families called by Pope Francis and held this past June in Rome and around the world. The World Meeting of Families is a gathering that happens every three years, initiated by St. John Paul II in 1994.
calling married couples to today.Howdo we do that? How do we build a civilization of love in our homes? The first requirement is that we keep Christ present in our life. He needs to be our point of reference
In 2018, Pope Francis dedicated one of his ap ostolic exhortations to the subject of holiness: “Gaudete et exsultate” (“Rejoice and be glad”). In it, he writes that to be holy we do not have to be bishops, priests or religious: “We are all called to be holy by liv ing our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do.
Each one of us is an imperfect instrument through which Christ reveals God’s love to our community. Our mission is to give a taste of the goodness of God’s love to the people in our life. This mis sion is one that we can accomplish only with the help of God’s grace. Therefore, trying to love our family mem bers like Jesus loves requires us to turn to the Holy Spirit for help.
holy by loving and car ing for your husband or wife, as Christ does for the church” (GE, 14).
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Christ is our model for loving, St. Paul tells us. Whether we love our spouse or our children or our neighbors, Christ shows us the way to give ourselves for the good of others. He grants us the graces we need to grow in love andPopeholiness.Benedict XVI said to a group of young people: “Christ is call ing each of you to work with him and to take up your responsibilities in order to build the civili zation of pathcommunitieshomeszationBuildinglove.”aciviliofloveinourandinouristhetoholinessGod
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I want to focus our attention to this piece of advice that comes from St. Paul, who wrote it to the husbands in Ephesus, but it applies equally to wives and all of us today: “Husbands, love your wives, even as
and the source of guid ance as we go about caring for the people we live with. He is our constant companion, a spiritual member of our family. Through the Holy Spirit, he teaches us to love and helps us become an ever-more brilliant image, sacra ments of his love to the people in our life.
We can ask the Holy Spirit, “What should I do in this situation? How would Jesus re spond to this behavior?”
and my children in the morning when they wakeWhenup? I have a disagreement with my spouse, or my children disobey me, or I am frustrated by recurring behaviors caused by their human imperfec tions and shortcomings, what do you want me to do?What do you want me to do when I make a mistake and do not want to admit it, but would rather hide it with a lie, or when I make a commitment and fail to keep it?
St Paul wrote: “Do you know that you are the temple of the God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor 3:16) With God’s help, as we grow in the way we love, we grow in holiness, and we build a civilization of love.Pope Francis said on May 13 that the family is “the domestic church, in which prayer and love intermingle with the concreteness of daily life.” of love in
How do you want me to act when I feel that I am giving and giving, and I am not being ap preciated, or when I feel misunderstood?WhenIhave been hurt and I want to for give, but the pain is too much to let it go, what do you want me to do? Please help me! What do you suggest I do when a child or a spouse is sick and I am out of energy? How can
I give a little more care and attention? Lord, pleaseWhathelp!do you suggest I do when . . . ? Fill in theThisblank.is how we build a civilization of love in our home with the help of the graces we receive from Christ. His Spirit is always with you.
Are you building a civilization
JOHN BOSIO former marriage and family therapist, director of religious education and diocesan family life coordinator. He is a mem ber of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers.
Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her” (Eph 5:25).
John Bosio is a
Question for re flection: When do you need the Holy Spirit’s help the most in your daily life?
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the simplicity of the daily Mass.
“I was involved in a fatal shooting in Kansas City,” he said. “The FBI sent out a team — a mental health professional, a
Marcie Stenberg is also a convert and though she loves the music and singing at Sunday Mass, she feels at home with
“I was surprised at how hard that was,” she said. “When we were allowed back into the church, I had a new pas sion for Fludererit.” calls the Eucharist her ev erything.“It’s[Jesus’] body, his blood,” she said. “It’s physical, it’s spiritual and it’s unity. Not only are you bringing yourself to him, but he’s giving himself to you and you become one.
A convert, Fluderer remembers how she longed for the Eucharist before she was confirmed. Shortly after her confir mation, the COVID pandemic hit and her church was closed.
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“Because I need it,” she said. “I don’t have the strength on my own to deal with what’s going on in the world.
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“It is such a humbling and spiritual experience,” said Craig.
The crowd is so large, visiting priests have often remarked, “My parish doesn’t have this many people on the week ends!”Those in attendance aren’t surprised. Most have been coming to this particu lar Mass for so long, they’ve created a community.Theycall themselves the “nooners.”
“And we’re even more blessed to serve our parish and the people who come for that wonderful half hour.”
The Arnolds are both retired FBI agents.Judy is a cradle Catholic, but Craig became Catholic in 2006, making the journey to conversion with a priest who counseled him through a difficult time.
Fluderer works full time as a project manager and her schedule can get crazy busy. But she always carves out time for Mass at “Therenoon.are days when I’m getting out of a meeting in my car,” she said. “It’s not easy; but God knows my heart and he knows my efforts.
As eucharistic ministers at noon Mass, Judy and Craig Arnold feel hon ored to receive Christ in the Eucharist each day, and to be a channel for the sac rament they cherish.
“It’s like I’m going to see my dad every day. It’s a bond you have to nurture.”
The chaplain happened to be a Cath olic“Ipriest.tooka life to save a life,” said Craig. “He came out to help me deal with this criticalNineincident.”yearslater, that same priest in vited the Arnolds on a retreat in Rome, and at a small chapel in the Vatican, he formally received Craig into the Catho lic “EverChurch.since that time, we’ve been going to daily Mass,” said Craig. “We are so blessed to be able to do it.
The short answer is yes. Most of the nooners acknowledge their lives prog ress more smoothly when the Eucharist is part of each day.
“Noon Mass is really kind of like a family,” said eucharistic minister Judy Arnold. “When people aren’t here, you worry about them and try to check on them.”Fellow attendee Jamie Fluderer agreed.“We have this unspoken bond when we smile at each other,” she said. “It’s like being on a sports team; we’re all part of this noon-Mass team.”
days at noon you’ll find a crowd in Church of the As censionPeoplehere.ofall ages, back grounds and from several different par ishes pour through the doors daily to celebrate the Eucharist together.
“I’ve got to have . . . the Eucharist, to fulfill what I need to do, God’s will.”
Whether you’re an early riser or a late sleeper, there is a daily Mass available to fit your Dailyschedule.Eucharist is a great treasure of the Catholic Church, and those who make it part of their spiritual practice unanimously recommend it.
Like many of the nooners, when the Arnolds are traveling, they miss their daily“WeMass.really are out of sorts,” said Craig. “We say a daily rosary together, we read our readings and do a spiritual Communion.“Butit’snot the same.”
“I think if people understood what they’re missing — hearing the liturgy, interacting with people who are so strong in their faith, developing that relationship with the Eucharist,” said Judy, “I think they would come more often.“It’s a half an hour out of your day, and the rewards are so great.”
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“You know I love going to Mass and I’m thrilled to be a Catholic” he said. “But do we have to go at six o’clock in the“Can’tmorning?webe good Catholics at noon?”
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A big draw is the convenient time, as Judy’s husband Craig told her after he became Catholic and started joining her for early morning Mass.
“It’s a beautiful thing.”
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“I love the ‘low Mass,’” she said. “You do the Scriptures and you get a good homily and you get the Eucharist.”
Stenberg relies on that formula to meet the challenges of life.
The daily noon Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park has been popular for years. These “nooners” have become something of their own community.
Parish’s noon Mass becomes its own community
Laurie Niehues, who served as KYR co-coordinator with Connie Winkler from 1998-2012, is involved in the rally as a member of the planning committee known as the God Squad. Planning for the KYR has become intergenerational with students on the planning commit tee outnumbering the adults by a 40-23 count in 2022.
Following a quick welcome and a few announcements at St. Bede, Heinen and Haverkamp kicked off their first rally together with the hayrack ride that earned its stripes during that inaugu ral rally. About 20 pickups and trailers hauled students out to the rally site on the Lee and Jade Winkler Farm at about 4:30
Mass is the ultimate finale and the defin ing moment of every rally.”
It has also become more regional, with 16 different parishes participat ing.Niehues said she loves seeing so many kids get excited about learning more and participating more actively in their“It’sfaith.always been the goal of the rally to provide an event for our students locally that is a top-notch rally with top-notch speakers and entertainers,” Niehues said. “That gets them excited about their faith and helps them grow in their faith.”
“I honestly can’t remember who spoke,” she said. “But I do remember eating a good meal and I remember feeling like I belonged.”
Heinen began volunteering at KYR when her daughter Nyah was a seventh grader in 2015. Then, when former coor dinator Leah Hermesch stepped down after organizing the event from 2013 to 2021, Heinen recalls mentally kicking around potential ideas for her replace ment. Then, she had an aha! moment.
“The celebration of the Mass is the highlight of every rally,” explained Heinen. “The entertaining musicians, the inspirational speakers, the engaging interaction of the students who attend — it all leads up to the reception of Jesus in the sacrament of the holy Eucharist. Everything builds to that moment. The
Keynote speaker Cooper Ray keeps the crowd entertained
Although there were no students that qualified in 2022, KYR organizers typically hand out the Kelly Youth Rally Vocation Scholarship which is worth about $1,000 to a student that is going to school to become a priest or a Sister.
— As she sat on a hill side at a small youth rally here in 1998, Leah Heinen, then a senior at Nemaha Valley High School, felt a sense of community — a sense of inclu sion.Now, in her first year as coordinator of the Kelly Youth Rally, Heinen and lifelong friend Michelle Haverkamp played major roles in organizing this year’s 25th anniversary rally held Aug. 20 and designed around the theme “Famous in God’s Eyes.” Heinen’s son Will (a senior at Nemaha Central High School) and daughter Marin (an eighth grader) attended the day’s festivities.
The program paused briefly follow ing the speakers portion of the rally so volunteers could set up for the outdoor Mass, which became a staple in 1999 and was celebrated this year by Arch bishop Joseph F. Naumann.
Nextp.m.up was dynamic speaker Taylor Schroll, president of Forte Catholic, an evangelization and media ministry, who got things started for the almost 500 registered participants. Rally-goers then broke for a supper grilled to per fection by the Kelly Knights of Colum bus before settling in to listen to key note speaker and musician Cooper Ray.
It takes a lot of hard work for an event like KYR to last a quarter of a century, Niehues said.
“We started with something very small, and it grew into something amaz ing because of those parishioners at St. Bede’s Parish that were willing to dedi cate so much time. It was all volunteer,” Niehues said. “Everything is voluntary by the parish, so it took a lot of volun teer“That’shours.who we call on to drive the pickups and the trailers. That’s who we call on at our local Knights of Colum bus to make the food. I give so much credit to St. Bede’s Parish and those pa rishioners for staying with it all of these years.“It’s a lot of work, but I think there are so many wonderful benefits.”
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“I remember feeling like I belonged to something,” Heinen recalled of that inaugural rally, which was organized by St. Bede Parish in Kelly.
“I was sitting in church and looking around, going, ‘Who could take over for [Leah],’” Heinen said. “Basically, I had a big sense of, ‘Why not me? Why can’t I do Athis?’”member of St. Bede, Heinen, who also has a son Grant who will be able to make his first KYR in a couple of years, answered the call. And along with Haverkamp, she took over the rally, which segued from the “Renew 2000” program that was implemented by Archbishop James P. Keleher.
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From left, MacKenzie Howard, Alexis Spring and Rachel Nordhus, Benedict, enjoy the Kelly Youth Rally’s offerings, which included music and a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann.
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Drew Rumbo, of St. Patrick Parish, Corning, left, and Marcus Heinen, of St. Bede Parish, Kelly, right, arrive at the site of the Kelly Youth Rally via a hayrack ride from St. Bede Church. The hayrack ride has been a tradition since the youth rally’s very beginning.
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Above, Bridget Coughlin, a parishioner at St. Joseph Parish in Flush, partici pates in a game led by keynote speak er Taylor Schroll.
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inspirational song. For the past 20 years, Ray has shared his faith through music, story, humor and audience participation.
Nordhus, all members St. Mary Parish in St. included guest speakers, fun and games,
Taylor Schroll, the president of the evangelization and media ministry Forte Catholic, has two youth act out the David and Goliath confrontation from the Old Testament. Benjamin Puvogel, left, a member of St. Patrick Parish, Corning, plays David, while Goliath is played by Sawyer Deters of St. Michael Parish, Axtell.
Left, it is a tradition at the rally to sign fellow participants’ T-shirts. This en courages the kids to meet and talk to members of other parishes.
Topeka parish to host Holy Smokin’ Jamboree
In the July 29 issue of The Leaven, the article “Founding members cele brate 25 years of CEF’s success,” mis spelled the last name of Ashley and Jake Rieke. The Leaven regrets the error.
An invitation is extended to the Sis ters of St. Joseph, former faculty and friends to attend. A special invitation is extended to those who attended Ma rymount at any time.
For more information, contact Marian Labrie Salwierak at: msalwierak@gmail. com or Rich Garrigan at: devq@aol.com.
The gathering that brings together youth from around the world every three years will give attendees ample opportunities to grow deeper in faith and fellowship with other young Catholics.Dailycatechesis, Stations of the Cross, a youth festival and a vigil with the pope are just a few of the offerings attendees can expect.
In the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, a memorial service will be held on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One moment at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, in 2016 summed up Rick Cheek’s entire experience.
“Going up to Communion at the Mass there, I saw a young man car rying his broth er who had no arms or legs,” he said, “and it just brought tears [to my eyes] because that’s what it’s about.“We need to bring each other to Communion, and we need to be that Christ for others.”
ocesan seminarians are ready for the journey.Kmiecik said the number of sem inarians is greater than normal, and she’s excited for the impact World Youth Day can have on their future priesthood.“It’ssuch a beautiful opportunity for them, just like the young people, to witness the wholeness of the church and the universality of it,” she said.
“We’re going to do the simple, basic stuff this time around,” he said. “We’re going to be sleeping on gym floors.”Although the trip can be physi cally challenging, especially with all the walking included in the World Youth Day experience, Cheek said the physical demands are worth the obstacles along the way.
World Youth Day pilgrims hold candles during a prayer vigil with Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland, in this July 30, 2016, file photo. The archdiocese took a group of 109 people to Poland in 2016. Plans are being made now to take a group to Lisbon, Portugal, next August.
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The archdiocese took a group of 109 to Poland in 2016. Cheek said he would be happy with 50-75 next year.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — On Sept. 10, pro-life Americans throughout the country will gather at the gravesites of aborted babies and other memorial sites dedicated in their honor for the ninth annual National Day of Remem brance for Aborted Children.
High school youth in the Arch diocese of Kansas City in Kansas and their chaperones will have the “once in a lifetime” opportunity, said Cheek, to attend a World Youth Day nextThesummer.event will be held from Aug. 1-6 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Young people interested in attend ing World Youth Day 2023 should contact Cheek by email at: youth2@ archkck.org or by calling (913) 2841725.
Archdiocesan group forming now for World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, next year
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This outdoor family-friendly event will include a pancake feed, 5K run and walk, barbecue, bingo, a car show, craft sale, poker run, raffles and silent auc tion. Additional activities include in flatables, face painting and horseshoes.
By Moira Cullings moira.cullings@theleaven.org
Participants will hear a musical per formance featuring The Bash on Sat urday evening and can participate in Mass on Sunday morning.
For a full schedule of events and to register for the 5K, car show and poker run, visit the website at: mtcctopeka.org.
Although she won’t be making the trip herself, she’s ensuring 24 archdi
“The power of being together as one big church is incredible.”
SALINA — An all-alumni reunion and special centennial tribute to Mary mount College is scheduled for Oct. 7–8.
Like Cheek, Kelly Kmiecik, admin istrative assistant for the archdioce san vocations office, is busy making preparations for World Youth Day.
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Marymount College was founded in 1922 as a Catholic undergraduate insti tution for women. The four-year col lege was operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia.
“It can’t be anything but good to witness the people from all over the world there,” she continued, “and the strength that will give them and the growth I think that they will receive from having that experience.”
“If you put that aside and look at the main reason we’re there — we’re there to be a community of one, holy, catholic and apostolic church — that’s the exciting part of it.
TOPEKA — Mother Teresa Church here will host a Holy Smokin’ Jamboree on Sept. 10 and 11 at the church.
was under investigation for “trying to organize violent groups, inciting them to execute acts of hate against the pop ulation, provoking an environment of chaos and disorder, disturbing the peace and harmony in the community with the objective of destabilizing the Nicaraguan state and attacking the con stitutional authorities.” The investiga tion was revealed after Bishop Álvarez vociferously objected to regulators or dering the closure of Catholic radio sta tions in the Diocese of Matagalpa.
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MATAGALPA, Nicaragua (CNS) — Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks. Police raided the curia in the predawn hours of Aug. 19 and took Bishop Rolando Álvarez, according to a social media state ment from the Dio cese of tedationcarriedconfirmedtionalNicaragua’sMatagalpa.NaPolicelaterthattheyout“anoperwhichpermittherecuperation
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of normalcy for Matagalpa’s citizens and families.” Bishop Álvarez was being held under house arrest in the Nicara guan capital, Managua, where he has received family and visited with Ma nagua Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes. The bishop had been holed up in the dioc esan office for 16 days with 11 others as police maintained a constant presence outside. Sirens wailed and church bells tolled as he was taken away at 3:20 a.m. The police statement said the others in the office were taken to Managua, while the curia was left to the dioc esan vicar, Msgr. Oscar Escoto. The bishop’s arrest marked another esca lation in the repression against the Catholic Church in the Central Amer ican country. The National Police said in an Aug. 5 statement that the bishop
Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting In tegral Human Development. Cardinal Peter Turkson greeted conference at tendees on behalf of the Vatican and in particular the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, of which he is chan cellor. As “a noble and gracious minis try,” nursing should be “[rooted] in an authentic human ecology,” the cardinal said.
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DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (CNS) — Catholic nurses are drawing on faith, fellowship and fortitude to navigate an increasingly complex health care environment, said participants at a global conference on nursing held in Doylestown. Members of the Na tional Association of Catholic Nurses USA gathered Aug. 2-4 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa for a world congress that blended spiritu ality with specifics on best practices in the field. Tracing its origins to the early 20th century, NACN-USA pro motes Catholic moral principles in nursing while fostering profession al development through educational programs, spiritual formation, patient advocacy, and the integration of faith and health. The nonprofit organiza tion is part of congress co-sponsor CICIAMS — the French acronym for the International Catholic Committee for Nurses and Medico-Social Assis tants — which works closely with the
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— Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnan cy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with free diapers, wipes, baby clothes, strollers and car seats. Police said vandals early Aug. 18 spray-painted “Jane’s Revenge” on benches located outside of Bethlehem House in Easthampton, near Spring field, along with the message, “If abor tion isn’t safe, neither are you.” Jane’s Revenge is a an organization that sup ports keeping abortion legal. It has claimed responsibility for similar ac tions at churches and pro-life preg nancy centers across the country since May, when a draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health organiza tion case was leaked. The court’s June 24 decision in the Dobbs case ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade, which had le galized abortion nationwide. The ruling allows states to decide their own laws regarding abortion. “I’m nervous be cause the clients are coming here today. We have to give diapers out in the park ing lot,” said Pam Hibbard, Bethlehem House executive director. Bethlehem House, which receives support from the annual Catholic Appeal of the Dio cese of Springfield, Massachusetts, also offers free pregnancy resources, includ ing referrals for employment, health care and educational services. Fami lies receive assistance until the baby is 18 months old. In addition, the center offers post-abortion counseling.
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UVALDE, Texas (CNS) — Thanks to tuition help from Catholic Extension, children who were wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shoot ing in Uvalde can transfer to a local Catholic school. The Chicago-based nonprofit announced Aug. 15 it has awarded 30 full scholarships to sur vivors who want to attend to Sacred Heart Catholic School. Many families are seeking immediate psychological relief by transferring their children from Robb Elementary to the Catho lic school. In a new release, Catholic Extension said the scholarships are part of the organization’s “ongoing ef forts to support the well-being of the children and their families of Uvalde.” To date, about 80 families are looking to transfer to Sacred Heart, so Cath olic Extension responded by imme diately establishing the scholarship fund and is seeking help to meet the demand through outside donations. Contributions can be made online at: catholicextension.org/uvalde.
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Early childhood positions - Wonderful opportunity for adults interested in working with young children! Cath olic preschool seeks caring individuals to work with chil dren in our infant and toddler classes. Positions are full time. Great working conditions and immediate benefits! Call Ms. Theresa, director, at (913) 248-4589, or email: tgavila@stjoeshawnee.org.
Parish business manager – St. Joseph in Shawnee is seeking a full-time business manager. This person must have accounting/financial management expertise; management/supervisory experience; a base of human resources skills; and computer and business skills. This person will be expected to be a proactive leader in: man aging and operating the financial aspects of the parish; the annual budget; overseeing the financial aspects of parish grounds and building maintenance; and working closely with the pastor, principal, early education center director, staff, parish committees and parish members. Good oral and written communication are mandatory, along with good organization and prioritization skills with attention to detail. A detailed job description can be found at: www.stjoeshawnee.org. Interested individuals should mail cover letter and resume to the attention of the pastor at St. Joseph Parish, 5901 Flint St., Shawnee, KS 66203 or by email to: frscott@stjoeshawnee.org. For more informa tion, you can call (913) 631-5983.
Hispanic ministry coordinator - This is a part-time po sition averaging 18 hours per week and will support the work of the office of Hispanic ministry within the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph from the chancery office as well as on-site in parishes. Duties will include the coordina tion of parish programs and courses, and collaboration with parishes in organizing, implementing and evaluating events. Go to: www.kcsjcatholic.org for more information or to apply.
Volunteer engagement admin support specialist – Are you compassionate, motivated, mission-driven and desire to empower others? Do you have experience with office coordination and/or management? Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking a volunteer engagement ad ministrative support specialist to assist our volunteer en gagement team in recruiting and on-boarding initiatives for the 21+ programs at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. To learn more or apply, visit: catholiccharitiesks. org/careers/ and scroll down to “Job opening” to view open positions.
Preschool teacher - Holy Spirit Catholic School in Over land Park is seeking a part-time preschool teacher for our 4-year-olds. The lead teacher is responsible for develop ing, planning and executing all activities/learning expe riences for the children in the classroom. Requirements: must attend Virtus training; college degree required, el ementary education or special education emphasis pre ferred. Contact Tessa Piscitello at (913) 492-2582 or email: tpiscitello@hscatholic.org for more information.
Gearing up for spring! We now offer financing on all your home improvement projects with approved credit. Here is a list of the construction services I offer: flooring; tile; interior/exterior painting, as well as deck and fence stain ing; ceiling scraping/retexturing; bathroom, kitchen and basement remodeling; siding; decks and covered porches. We also do cabinet refinishing! Look me up on Facebook at “Father & Son Home Exteriors & Remodeling.” I work on all jobs, no subcontractors. Thank you to all my clients! (913) 709-7230.
Painting - Diamond Painting, (913) 648-4933, Residen tial/Commercial, Exterior/interior, Free Estimate, Afford able, Decks, DiamondPaintKc.com, Kcmo/Overland Park Metropolitan area.
Director of faith formation - St. John Parish, Lawrence, is seeking a full-time director of faith formation. This person would develop, articulate and administer a vision and direction for parish faith formation programs. He/she would oversee all faith formation programs and evaluate their effectiveness, and develop/implement ideas and programs that would be available for parishioners from womb to tomb. The ideal candidate will be a bilingual (English/Spanish) practicing Catholic who holds a degree in catechesis or theology and/or has equivalent work ex perience relating to faith formation. This person would also have strong knowledge of Catholicism, inter cultural competence in ministry, strong interpersonal skills, prov en organizational and leadership skills and computer/ technology competencies. Two - four years of parish min istry experience preferred. Please see full job description and requirements at: www.sjevangelist.com. This is a fulltime position and eligible for the archdiocesan benefits package with a start date of August 2022. The position will be open until filled. Send cover letter and resume to Father John at: frjohn@sjevangelist.com (use DFF on sub ject line) or mail to St. John the Evangelist Parish, Attn: Father John, 1229 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Early childhood educators – With multiple locations in Johnson County, Special Beginnings Early Learning Center provides high quality child care in a safe, loving Christian environment. Our classrooms are full, and we are looking to add to our amazing team. We are looking for both fulltime and part-time teachers for all ages of children. If you have an excellent work ethic, a heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood educa tion, we would love to meet you. For more information or to apply, call Carolyn Andruss at (913) 894-0131, ext. 102.
Team members - Watko Benefit Group, an Overland Parkbased company specializing in employee benefits con sulting and services, is seeking additional team members to help support the needs of our growing customer base. We have both full- and part-time positions available with specific needs in marketing support, customer service, and various presentation and administrative support type of responsibilities. If you seek a fun, supportive, positive and flexible work environment, reach out to us at: info@ watkobenefit.com. You can also call Greg Watkins, princi pal of Watko Benefit Group, at (913) 685-0043. For more information on our company, visit: www.watkobenefit. com.
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DSPs needed - Direct care professionals needed in Over land Park in an intentional living community for adults with intellectual disabilities. Training provided. Live-in or live-out options. Weekends, evenings and overnight shifts available now. $13 - $15 per hour. Email: heartland@ larcheks.org.
Part-time aide - St. Michael the Archangel preschool in Leawood is seeking a part-time aide for our 4’s classroom for the 2022-23 school year. This position is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Teacher aides assist the lead teacher in conducting daily activities, carrying out licensure rules and regulations, and main taining principles of sound Catholic education. See full job description at: stmichaelcp.org/employment. Send cover letter and resume to the preschool director at: jennie. wente@stmichaelcp.org.
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Drivers and aides - Assisted Transportation is now hir ing safe drivers and aides to transport students with special needs in Johnson, Wyandotte and Clay County, Missouri, in company vans. Drivers earn $14 - $16 per hour. Aides earn $12 per hour. Part-time and full-time schedules available. CDL not required. Retirees encour aged to apply. Make a difference in your community by helping those in need. Call (913) 521-4955 for more in formation. EEO
Stylists needed - Are you addicted to the TV show “Say Yes to the Dress”? Are you self-motivated, love fashion and enjoy helping people look their best? If so, we want to talk to you! Sincerely Susan, a unique destination shop boutique is a warehouse environment where clients come in by appointment only. You must have a sense of style and a great personality to be able to interact with our “moms.” Hours are flexible. Must be willing to work a minimum of one evening per week and weekends. Must be able to stand and walk on con crete for long periods of time and reach overhead to pull gowns. Previous retail experience preferred, but not necessary. Hourly rate is based on experience. If interested, call (913) 730-8840.
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Custodian - The Church of Nativity Catholic Parish School has an immediate opening for a full-time hourly custodian. Qualified applicants should have prior cus todial experience, specifically in a school environment, and must be able to work 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. shift with some holiday work expected. Applicants must have compatible work history, references, dependable trans portation and be willing to participate in a background check. Compensation of $17 to $19 per hour will depend on experience, negotiable with the right qualifications. The Church of Nativity is located just west of 119th and State Line in Leawood. Nativity offers a comprehen sive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, vacation and 401(k). Interested applicants should email resumes and work history to: jobapplication@ kcnativity.org. Resumes welcome by fax or mail. No phone calls please. Fax: (913) 491-5065; mail to: Church of the Nativity, Attn: Custodial Position, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209.
STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior re pairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trin ity, Lenexa.
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Handyman - Home repair; skilled labor; remodeling; handyman work done in a timely manner. References available on request. Call Jeff Mauk at (913) 915-4738.
Extended day care position - Holy Spirit Catholic School in Overland Park is seeking an enthusiastic person to be the group leader in our after-school care program. This well-established program runs from 3 to 5:45 p.m. each school day. We are looking for a faith-filled, responsible, organized and creative person. Applicants should have knowledge of child development and be able to imple ment age-appropriate activities. The ability to commu nicate clearly with children, colleagues and parents is most important in order to foster positive relationships. Applicants must attend Virtus training, ongoing child care training and be at least 18 years old. Contact Tessa Pis citello at (913) 492-2582 or email: tpiscitello@hscatholic. org for more information.
Instructional Assistants - St. Ann is seeking both full and part time instructional assistants for the 2022-23 school year to help in various grade levels. Interested applicants should email principal Liz Minks at lminks@stannpv.org
Staff job openings - Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, has the following staff job openings available: ad mission counselor, advancement officer; Title V business coordinator and Title V liaison. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
Development associate - Bishop Miege High School is seeking an outgoing, mission-driven individual to support event planning, community engagement and general fundraising efforts in our faith-filled community. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 5 years of experience in develop ment, event planning and community relations. Excellent benefits package; salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Molly Peterson at: mpeterson@bishopmiege. com.
Interior painting - Wall repair and painting. Serving John son County for 30 years. Insured. Call (913) 206-1144.
CMA or CNA - Needing a CMA or CNA to assist elderly parent with stroke in the Overland Park area. Will need to assist with light housekeeping, cooking and some transportation. Call (785) 273-4160.
Community engagement admin support specialist –Are you compassionate, motivated, mission-driven and desire to empower others? Do you have experience with office coordination and/or management? Catholic Char ities is seeking a community engagement administrative support specialist to assist our resource bus program in screening and scheduling appointments, volunteer coor dination/communications and other program operations. This position will also provide support to the community engagement team, as needed. To learn more or apply, visit: catholiccharitiesks.org/careers/ and scroll down to “Job opening” to view open positions.
Caregivers - Daughters & Company is looking for sev eral compassionate caregivers to provide assistance to seniors in their home, assisted living or in a skilled nurs ing facility. We provide light housekeeping/light meal preparation, organizational assistance, care management and occasional transportation services for our clients. We need caregivers with reliable transportation and a cellphone for communication. A CNA background is helpful, though not mandatory. We typically employ on a part-time basis, but will strive to match up hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.
Concrete construction - Tear out and replace stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, foot ings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; references. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: dandeeconst@aol. com.
Director of marriage ministry Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park is looking for a catechetical and missionary expert who is passionate about Christian mar riage and committed to fostering a community of love for marriage. This position and ministry will be created from the ground up. This individual must be organized, detail-oriented and have an entrepreneurial spirit. This person must be able to create a community of people at Holy Spirit and train them on how to become mission aries themselves. This requires a solid foundation in the church’s teachings and pastoral ministry. This position must be fully engaged in the life of the parish and will require work on nights and weekends. We are looking for a self-starter and team player capable of interacting with many different groups. This is a full-time, salaried position. This position will work to build a sustainable full-circle relationship ministry for marriage. Singles: establish healthy dating habits and encourage marriage discernment. Marriage preparation: assess compatibility and work with mentors before and after their wedding. Marriage enrichment for married couples to continuously learn skills to strengthen their relationship. Marriages in need: work with couples to access marriage intensives to help save struggling marriages. To apply, submit cover let ter, resume and contact information for three professional references to Shaw Leach at: sleach@hscatholic.org.
Adjunct faculty job openings - Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served. Adjunct fac ulty job openings include: biology; clinical nursing, math; information systems coordinator. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
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on Sept. 1, 1962, at St. Patrick Church, Corning, by Father Patrick Hogan. Their children are: Lori Eisenbarth, Julie Lambrecht, Steven Stallbaum er and Amy Reese (deceased). They also have 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Joe and Marisa Chase, members of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, will celebrate their 50th wed ding anniver sary on Sept. 2 with a atonwasThecelebration.privatecouplemarriedSept.2,1972,Immaculate
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Family member with dementia or need help at home? - We specialize in helping seniors live SAFELY at home, where they want to live! We also offer free dementia training and resources for families and caregivers. Benefits of Home - Senior Care, www. Benefitsofhome.com or call (913) 422-1591.
Residential lifts - New and recycled. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. St. Michael’s parishio ners. KC Lift & Elevator at (913) 327-5557. (Formerly Silver Cross - KC).
Penny (Renner) and Lannie Zweimiller, members of St.saryanniverwedding60ththeirebratewillFlush,Parish,Josephcelon
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Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings, pot tery, sterling, etc. Single pieces or estate. Renee Maderak, (913) 475-7393. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.
POLICY: The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th anniversary notices.
Wanted to buy - Do you have a car or truck that you need to get rid of? If you do, CALL ME! I’m a cash buyer. We’re Holy Trinity parishioners. My name is Mark. (913) 980-4905.
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Conception Church, Leavenworth. Their children are: Candice C. Chase and Joseph M. Chase Jr.
Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, compan ionship, care management, and transportation for seniors in their home, assisted living or nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 3412500 and speak with Laurie, Pat or Gary.
Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 9625058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.
Pressure washing: Driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, fences and garage floors
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.
St. Joseph parishioner & St. James Academy graduate
Wanted to buy - I buy silver and gold coins. Longtime member of Curé of Ars Parish. Call Doug at (913) 9982140.
Sheryl and Bob Nordhus, mem bers of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Seneca, will celebrate their 50th wed ding anniver sary on Sept. 3 with a Mass familytoandthanksgivingofadinnerfollowforand
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Saint Rita Home Care - Compassionate care in the com fort of home. We serve people in Miami and south Johnson counties. Kansas state licensed, nonmedical home care agency. Contact us today for supportive care at: www. saintritahc.com; rmargush@saintritahc.com; (913) 2294267; owner, member of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.
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Catholic counseling - For individuals, couples, fam ilies, adolescents and young adults. Sam Meier, MA, LPC. Call (913) 952-2267 or book an appointment at: StillwatersKC.com, in-person or Telehealth.
Elizabeth “Betty” (Rettele) and Joseph Altenhofen, members of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Sts.Aug.wasTheingfamilyJulyanniversary70thcelebratedSeneca,theirweddingon30withagatherandMass.couplemarriedon16,1952,atPeterand
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For sale - Two plots at Resurrection Cemetery, Char ity Garden, plot 113, section A, spaces three and four. Valued at $2950 each; will sell for $2500 each. Call Ron at (913) 909-6415.
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We buy houses and whole estates - We are local and family owned, and will make you a fair cash offer. We buy houses in any condition. No fees or commissions and can close on the date of your choice. Selling your house as is never felt so good. Jon & Stacy Bichelmeyer (913) 5995000.
Mary Alice (Shea) and Mike Easterday, members of Corpus Chris ti Parish, Law rence, cele brated their 60th es,andfoursonGardenNazareththeanniversaryweddingatReturntoPrayerinAtchiwiththeirchildrentheirspous12grandchil
Call John for a free estimate. Serving Johnson County KS (913) 827-8616
WE WANT TO BUY YOUR HOUSE - There are so many new companies in town advertising to buy houses. But we’re the only ones that have been here and we’re local Holy Trinity parishioners. I will give you a fair price on any conditions you are up against. Call Mark Edmondson. (913) 980-4905.
Companion care - Part-time work for retiree. Companion work preferred. Nursing background. Call (913) 602-1289.
ACT Prep Founded by a Bishop Miege graduate, Pathway Prep has helped over 250 students during the last four years improve their scores. In-person or virtual sessions available. For more information, visit: pathwayprepkc. com and contact Alex Pint at (913) 991-8217 or: alex@ pathwayprepkc.com.
Lynda (Beasley) and Jerry Hut fles, mem bers of St.Sacred4Aug.anniversary60thcelebrateTopeka,JosephHeart-St.SacredParish,willtheirweddingon27withap.m.MassatHeart-Josephand
close friends. The couple was mar ried on Sept. 9, 1972, at Sacred Heart Church, Baileyville. Their children are: Shelly Schmelzle, Rhonda Bachi cha and Jeremy Nordhus. They also have six grandchildren.
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Paul. Their children are: Craig, Bill, Boyd, Dean, Lisbeth and Chris. They also have 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Sept. 1. The couple was married on Sept. 1, 1962, at Sacred Heart Church, Gardner. Their children are: Brian Zweimiller, Tim Zweimiller, Krista Kellogg and Kathy Sargent. They also have six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A family dinner will be held at a later date.
dren and one great-grandchild. The couple was married on Aug. 11, 1962, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina.
For sale - Double marble niche at Resurrection Cem etery in Lenexa. Tier G2; niche 436. Valued at $6185; asking $5985. Call (785) 766-2193.
Jerald and Margaret Straus baugh, mem bers of Holy Trinity Parish, Paola, will cele brate their 60th wedding anni versary with their family on Sept. 3 with a Mass and dinner at Holy Trinity. The couple was married on Aug. 18, 1962, at Holy Family Church, Alma. Their children are: Annette Riley, Karen Vincent and Stephen Strausbaugh. They also have five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
For sale - Spaces at Resurrection Cemetery in Overland Park. Original East Sorrowful Mother columbarium. Double spaces N. 30 A and B. Valued at $6600; asking $6100. Call (913) 754-6684.
Free estimates - We are offering free estimates to all those thinking about painting this year. At Stone Paint ing, we put the customer first. We provide interior, exte rior house painting along with deck staining, fence paint ing, etc. Stone Painting ensures a professional, clean and fair-priced job. Call today for your free estimate. (913) 963-6465.
dinner with family and friends. The couple was married on Aug. 25, 1962, at St. Bede Church, Kelly. Their chil dren are: Mike Hutfles and Jamie Hut fles (deceased). They also have two grandchildren.
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Perrotta is the editor and an author of the “Six Weeks with the Bible” series, teaches part-time at Siena Heights University and leads Holy Land pilgrimages. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
old and young, right? And this one, he has been brave and he’s at ease,” the pope said about his small guest to applause.
Lover of children, hold our grandchildren in safety and wellness. Fill them with joy, the kind that bubbles over daily. Allow their childhood to be free from anxiety, discrim ination, violence and political unrest.
Strengthen all in these pandemic times to regain their stamina in mind and body.
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DAILY READINGS
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Ps 90: 3-6, 12-17
The pope continued his series of talks on old age and reflected on how reaching a ripe old age is a reassurance of eternal life in heaven. The vocation for every older man and woman, the pope said, is to bear witness to the faith and to the wisdom acquired over the years.
the elderly to receive the wisdom of life from them.”
Sometimes a trip down Memory Lane can trip you up. At least, it did me.
God of consolation, bring healing and renewed hope to those grieving the absence of loved ones. . . .
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does a cascade of un employment, medical expenses and rising rent.So many who have become homeless!
hear people call me “Goldy,” a nickname I’ve had since high school and college. The name originated from shortening my last name of Golda sich, making it much easier to pronounce. And, during the times when these wonder ful people first knew me, I had blond curly hair, reminding them of Goldilocks. The
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man named Raymond died recently in my town. For decades, he had spent his days and nights in a bus shelter, a post office lobby and
In Sunday’s psalm we celebrate the fact that God makes a home for the poor. Often, however, his intentions for the homeless are stymied by our failure to participate in what he wants to do. We are paralyzed by the difficulties involved in aiding the Raymonds of our town.
our hosts, Carole and Mike Koch, where they led us in a beautiful prayer. Afterwards, I asked for a copy and have “appropriated” it for the rest of this column. (You can too!) Here’s the prayer, edited a bit for space: We stand this eve ning in the joyful pres ence of dear friends and with our God.
Father Mark is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989.
Spirit of friendship, you who bind our sto ried lives together over so many years, live in our presence this eve ning as we honor our individual and collec tiveLetjourneys.allGod’s people say:AMEN!
We are less than en thusiastic about find ing homes for those who have become homeless by chang es in the climate or violence or economic inequality. We would like them to stay away from us. We would prefer that God would
find homes for them somewhere else than in our country, our neighborhood.Andyet,here we are at Mass, entering into communion with the great Homemaker. So many tangled issues here — some of them in our hearts!
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The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says
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Are we cooperating with the plans of the great Homemaker?
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Kirk Cameron, known as “Mike Seaver” from the television show “Growing Pains,” will be the speaker. His newest film fea ture is about the value of life in the womb and the beauty of adoption. His film “Life mark” is set to hit theaters in September. He and his wife Chelsea have been mar ried for 31 years and have six children. All proceeds benefit the Vitae Foundation. Dinner and the program cost $100 per person ($70 is tax deductible). To regis ter, go online to: vitaefoundation.org or call (573) 634-4316.
16455 S. Lackman Rd., Olathe Sept. 30 at 9 a.m.
We who have experienced divorce un derstand, as perhaps few others can. We too were sad, lonely, scared and angry, but have found that with God, time and the support of others, healing is possible. For more information, go online to: www. stmichaelcp.org/divorce-support.
COMMUNITY COURTYARD SALE
CHICKEN DINNER AND BINGO
Dinner will include chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, roll, dessert and drink. The cost for adults is $10 and kids meals cost $5. If you have more than two kids, take advantage of the family meal (two adults and more than two kids) for $30. Bingo is $10 for 10 games. Questions? Call Fritz Vertz at (913) 515-0621. The event is sponsored by the Green Club.
St. Michael the Archangel (Gabriel Room) 14223 Nall Ave., Leawood Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
There will be a roast beef and ham dinner. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. The hall is air-conditioned and handicap accessible. Takeouts are available at the west door of the parish hall. There will also be bingo, concessions and games as well as a beer garden and auction.
Sept. 29, 2022 - April 20, 2023
10TH ANNUAL UNITY FEST
There will a roast beef and ham loaf dinner. The cost is: $12 for adults; $6 for kids ages 3 - 12; and kids under 3 eat free. Carryouts are available. There will also be cash bingo, a silent auction, a quilt raffle, a cakewalk and games.
ROSARY RALLY IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Christ the King Parish 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 11 from 3 - 4:15 p.m.
Prairie Star Ranch
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
GOLF OUTING
CALLED TO LOVE AGAIN Church of the Ascension 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
DEADLINE: Noon, Thursday, 10 days before the desired publication date.
There will be five speakers giving talks on preplanning for your legacy and prepar ing for end of life. The topics are: “Suffer ing and finishing faithful”; “Advance health care directives”; “Your special-needs child and protecting their interest”; “Wills and trusts”; and “Liturgy options for planning your funeral and burial.” RSVP online to: archkck.org/finishfaithful-registration or call Terri Lynn in the office of stewardship and development at (913) 647-0365.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
ORGAN CONCERT
E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT
The Diocese of Wichita is sponsoring a pilgrimage with spiritual director Father Jim Mainzer. The itinerary includes fun at tractions, lively entertainment and culinary
Drop-off times are Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 28, 30 and 31, and Sept. 4, 6, 11, 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We do not accept TVs, workout equipment or clothes. Make some cash. For $15, you can have your own 12-by-12-foot space to share your own “treasures.” Bring your table, chairs, pop-up tent and have some fun. Reserve your spot online at: www. strawberryhillmuseum.org.
Meals will be dine-in and takeout. The cost for adults is $14 and for kids under the age of 6, $6. Turkey and dressing, chicken and homemade noodles, ham and mashed potatoes and gravy, and sides will be served. Handicap accessible.
The festival includes Sacred Heart and St. John the Evangelist parishes. There will be carnival games and inflatables for kids and all-day entertainment from different musical groups. There will also be mariachi groups, Hispanic dance groups and much more. Food includes barbecue and tradi tional Mexican-style food. There will also be a silent auction. For more information, call Augustine Oropeza at (913) 236-6271.
LABOR DAY PICNIC
delights along the way. Stops include the Ba silica of St. John and the Amana Colonies in Iowa. Pilgrims will then travel to Wisconsin Dells where they will take part in an open-air sightseeing trolley tour, a horse-drawn car riage ride through Lost Canyon and cruise through the upper Dells area. Pilgrims will also visit a cheese company, the photog raphy studio that made the Dells famous and a magic show. The final day will include Mass and a day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A $75 deposit per person is required. For a reservation or a flier, call Vil lage Travel at (316) 721-4455. Visit the web site at: guadalupeshrine.org for details.
Aug. 27 from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
This event is organized by the Holy Name of Jesus School in Kansas City, Kansas. Old computers, TVs, phones, cable boxes, cords, etc., can be recycled. This event is free. During the e-waste drive, Holy Name will be accepting dona tions (cash or Venmo) to help install a new phone/intercom/security system. For a list of items that can be recycled, visit the website at: eduk12.net.emailitems-we-accept.adamscableequipment.com/Questions?Sendanto:electronicsdrive@holynamekck.
1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 25 from 8 - 11 a.m.
St. Columbkille Parish
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN Gate of Heaven Cemetery 126th and Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us at Gate of Heaven Cemetery for a solemn vigil to commemorate the more than 60 million children who have lost their lives to legal abortion since 1973 and to remind our society of the humanity of the unborn child. For more information, contact Tina at (785) 615-8373 by voice or text.
FINISH FAITHFUL CONFERENCE St. Benedict School (common area) 201 Unity St., Atchison Sept. 17 from 9:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mass will be at 4 p.m. and the celebra tion will be from 5 - 10 p.m. We will be cel ebrating over 100 years of Slovenian heri tage. There will be a traditional Slovenian dinner, music, and family and children’s ac tivities. There will also be a cultural booth, souvenirs and a mega-raffle. Music will be provided by The Brian McCarty Band and Hrvatski Obicaj. For more information, go online to: www.holyfamilychurchkck.org.
Holy Spirit Knights invite you to join our golf outing. There will be a fourperson scramble, shotgun start. Knights and non-Knights are welcome and you are encouraged to bring your own four some. Green fees, cart and two beverage tickets — along with prizes for long drive, long putt and closest to the pin — are in cluded in your low price of $55 per golf er. Call Greg Davis at (913) 800-0581 to register or Everett Fritz at (913) 967-9209 to discuss hole sponsorship opportunities for your business.
720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us at Prairie Star Ranch for an opportunity to slow down and enter into a day of prayer, adventure and out door activities. Activities include horse back riding, canoeing, archery, power pole and other activities. Mass in the St. Kateri Chapel will be the culmination of the day. All are invited to this come-andgo-as-you-please event. To register, go online to: www.archkck.org/ranch; call (785) 746-5693; or go to the website at: psrministry@archkck.org.
Savior Pastoral Center
Christ the King Parish 5972 S.W. 25th St., Topeka Aug. 28 at 12:40 p.m.
Our Lady of Unity Parish 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
CALENDAR
Adams Cable Equipment 9700 Widmer Rd., Lenexa Sept. 6 from 4 - 8 p.m.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS
The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 and end on Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m. The goal of contemplation is an encoun ter with God in our depths. We will delve into the teachings of “The Cloud of Un knowing” that takes us to that center and abandonment to divine providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, that shows us how to surrender to God by trusting him from our core. There will be conferences, eucharistic adoration, Mass, confession, and time for private prayer, reflection and walking. Cabins/courtyard rooms: $170 for single, $250 for a couple or $100 single guest rooms. Meals are included. To attend, fill out the individual retreat form online at: ChristsPeace.com.
Atonement Lutheran Church 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Sept. 9 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
ANNUAL BAZAAR
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA LITTLE FLOWER CIRCLE
The Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will be hosting bingo for cash prizes. Re freshments will be sold. For more infor mation, call Bob at (913) 850-3348.
We will pray the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of the rosary. Benedic tion will follow, as well as an opportunity for attendees to enroll in the brown scap ular. For more information, visit the web site at: www.rosaryrallieskc.org.
St. Patrick Parish
13311 Hwy. 16, Blaine
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Dr. Douglas 0’Neill, director of forma tion in sacred music and liturgy at Christ the King School in Kansas City, Kansas, will perform the second in a series of the complete organ works of J.S. Bach.
RETROUVAILLE
Join us for this Catholic Women’s Bi ble Study. We will be explore Philippians and James. To register, go the website at: Womensbiblestudykc.com. Register by Aug. 29 to ensure that your study books are available the first day. For more in formation, contact Theresa Gordzica at (785) 843-0283 or Jenny Kropf at (913) 219-8528 or send an email to: womens biblestudykc@gmail.com. Lap babies and teens are welcome to come. Call Jenny Kropf at the number above to see if there is more room in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for kids ages 1 - 12.
SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: beth. blankenship@theleaven.org.
Is your marriage struggling or do you know a marriage that is struggling? Re trouvaille is a program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. This is a practical program to improve communication and help couples connect. Sign up online at: www.helpour marriage.org or call 1 (800) 470-2230.
BINGO NIGHT
Sacred Heart Parish 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
There will be a rosary followed by the business meeting and social time. If anyone knows of a member or family member of Daughters of Isabella in need of the circle’s prayers, call Diana Ortiz at (913) 554-4256.
Divorced? Feel alone? Need support? Join us for fellowship, formation and fun. The speaker, Father Gary Pennings, will speak about annulments in the St. Luke Room. For more information, send an email to: calledtolove143@gmail.com.
PILGRIMAGE TO WISCONSIN
St. Patrick Parish 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 17 from 5 - 9 p.m.
St. Patrick Parish 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas Oct. 14 - 16
Heritage Park Golf Course
DEEPEST CENTER’
FAMILY DAY AT PRAIRIE STAR RANCH
Holy Trinity Parish (Father Quigley Center)
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish 411 Pioneer St., Seneca Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.
Sept. 12 - 17
1124 California Rd., Williamsburg Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HEALING THE DIVORCED HEART DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP
St. John the Baptist Parish 427 S. Prairie, Greeley Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
All are welcome. The cost is a freewill offering. There will be great food and great fellowship. It is sponsored by the Bicentennial Knights of Columbus Coun cil 6781.
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Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park Oct. 21 from 7 - 9 p.m.
13615 W. 92nd St., Lenexa
From 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Holy Family Parish 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer 22131 Meager Rd., Easton Sept. 9 - 11
SLOVENEFEST
‘ENCOUNTERING ONE’S
PRO-LIFE EVENT
PICNIC AND BAZAAR
Join us after the 4 p.m. Mass for an ice cream social. There will be great food, games and entertainment. All are welcome.
By Steve Johnson Special to The Leaven
There is a person who needs you. This is your chance.”That quote from Mother Teresa (now St. Teresa of Kol kata) was her simple instruc tion on how to make the world a better place. Do simple things on a regular basis to help others.
a caring and dedicated nurse.”
head coach Roblee. “She gives support by cheering on the team at games. She always gives words of encouragement and recognizes reasons to cel ebrate an individual or team moment.”“Shehas hosted a number of players for meals and is always energetic to help ben efit someone else,” she contin ued. “I am very thankful for everything Cindy Dickason does for Benedictine College and the women’s soccer team. Our team is strong, and she makes us stronger.”
— “Do you want to do something beau tiful for God?
“Cindy has been supersupportive of women’s soccer by showing care for the play ers,” said women’s soccer
“During her four years at Benedictine College, Ella’s family stayed at our home in Atchison when they visited,” Cindy said. “I am still very close to her, and it is a friend ship that I still treasure today. Ella now lives in Denver and is
Cindy also had family ties to the nursing program and was a close friend of Jackie Harris, the director of the pro gram.“Jackie’s niece received one of our scholarships that we give each year at Maur HillMount Academy (in Atchison) in memory of our oldest son, Richard R. Dickason Junior, M.D., Ph.D.,” Cindy said. “His untimely death at 31 is one reason my husband and I do nated the statue of the Sacred Heart on the Benedictine Campus. I have met so many students because of their de votion to the statue.”
“She was excited that we won the national champion ship, but she was more excit ed to hear how faith-filled and prayerful our team is. I know she prayed endlessly for us. Cindy is a giver in every sense of the word. We are thankful to know Cindyher!”has also been sup portive of the men of St. Mi chael Hall, a residence facility on Benedictine’s campus. The Dickasons funded the chapel in St. Michael Hall, which they embraced since their youngest son carried the name Michael as his middle name, after the archangel.“Theland that St. Michael is built on was once the Atchison Hospital, where our youngest son was born in 1979,” Cindy said. “We wanted the name ‘Michael’ to be a part of the new residence hall.”
“Like my mother taught me, ‘You get back what you give in life.’ These Benedictine stu dents have given me strength inwardly to accept each day as it comes,” she continued. “Giving and sharing love and appreciation gives me a reason to make the most of each day, so Benedictine College is an important part of my life.”
COURTESY PHOTO
Cindy also made herself available to students and par ents on freshman “Move-In Day” at the college and made additional connections there. One was Gabrielle (Ella) Sipe, who would enter the Benedic tine College Nursing Program and is now a nurse.
Cindy Dickason, pictured with her husband Rich, received Benedictine College’s Do Something Beautiful for God Award. The Dickasons, members of St. Paul Parish in Olathe, lived in Atchison for 48 years before moving to the Kansas City area to be closer to some of their 10 grandchildren.
A few years ago, Benedic tine College in Atchison es tablished an award called Do Something Beautiful for God to honor people and orga nizations who go above and beyond to follow Mother Te resa’s mission. In June, Cindy Dickason, who has acted in many ways to answer that call, received this award on the col lege“Incampus.honoring Cindy today, we recognize the thousands of moments through which she has deeply touched the lives of the students and community of Benedictine College,” said Benedictine College president Stephen D. Minnis during the ceremony. “Through the many times she has adopted students and their families into her heart and welcomed them as one of her own. . . .
Through various family connections, Cindy became acquainted with several female soccer players at the high school level, including Natalie Duque and Rosie McShane. As those players made their way to Benedictine, Cindy cheered for them, invited their families to stay in her home when they visited, and always made them feel welcome and supported.
Heart of Jesus on June 24 this year.In addition to her relation ship with the women’s soccer team, the Benedictine nurses and the Sacred Heart statue, Cindy has also supported the women’s lacrosse team. She nurtured a relationship with lacrosse through a friendship with Clare Hanson, one of the players. Hanson is now the team’s head coach and re cently won the NAIA National Women’s Lacrosse Champion ship.“Cindy is one of the most affirming and joyful people I have ever been around. I first met her as a student through my roommates — Rosie McShane and Katie (Miskin) McDaniel — who were on the women’s soccer team,” Hanson said. “She cares about all the right things.
DOING BEAUTIFUL THINGS
The presentation ceremony for the Do Something Beauti ful for God Award took place in front of the statue on the solemnity of the Most Sacred
IN HONORING CINDY TODAY, WE RECOGNIZE THE THOUSANDS OF MOMENTS THROUGH WHICH SHE HAS DEEPLY TOUCHED THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY OF BENEDICTINE COLLEGE.
STEPHEN D. MINNIS BENEDICTINE COLLEGE PRESIDENT
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Cindy Dickason honored for her dedication to Benedictine College
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All her giving has not gone unrewarded. In addition to the official recognition with the Do Something Beautiful for God Award, her relationship with Benedictine students has brought her peace and happi ness.“When our son Rich Junior, passed away unexpectedly in 2001, I was deeply depressed and sad. As a mother, I never got to say my last goodbye,” said Cindy. “Becoming so close to these students at Benedictine College helps lift my heart because of their sin cere love and understanding. Being involved with them just brightens my days. They give me life and love.”
The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue stands in the center of Raven Memorial Park and is a focal point on campus. It was erected, and the Sacred Heart enthroned on campus, in 2018.
Through her tireless support for Coach Lincoln Roblee and his women’s soccer team, and Coach Clare Hanson and her national champions in women’s lacrosse. Through her compassion for those in physical need and lifting up, of Dr. Jackie Harris, director of the college’s nursing pro gram, and the future nurses of the Mother Teresa Nursing Center.”Cindy and her husband Rich lived in Atchison for 48 years before moving to the Kansas City area to be closer to some of their 10 grandchil dren, where they are members of St. Paul Parish in Olathe. In a twist, it turns out that the two were introduced in 1962 by Minnis’ father Doug, who coached baseball at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas, at the time. The couple are celebrating 54 years of marriage this August.