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THE POWER OF ONE

A combined CYO football team from Kansas and Missouri makes an improbable championship run

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By Jill Ragar Esfeld Special to The Leaven

RAIRIE VILLAGE – They were starting out their season in a hole.

And it promised to go downhill from there.

Last year, the seventhgrade CYO football teams of St. Ann School in Prairie Village and St. Elizabeth, just across State Line in Kansas City, Mo., took a beating. Both finished up with unspectacular records.

When the season started this year, neither school could come up with the requisite 15 players needed to even field a team.

That’s when the CYO folks got creative, and suggested the two combine to form one interstate team.

For the sake of the 11 boys from St. Ann, and the 12 from St. Elizabeth, who really wanted to play, the coaches agreed to give it a try.

The schedule was divided between the two states: Players wore green jerseys for the Missouri games and blue for the Kansas games.

Other teams in the league had no objections. After all, this was a combination of two losing teams.

How competitive could it be?

Coming together In a lot of sports situations, the biggest egos involved aren’t those of the players, but those of the coaches.

Not so with these guys.

Running back Jake Fetters from St. Elizabeth credits the coaching staff for setting — from the very start — an example of unselfish team spirit.

“They took time out of their own schedule to come and coach us,” he said. “They just sacrificed their time to help us.”

Out of seven coaches, assistant coach Scott Schultz from St. Ann was the only one who had a son on the team.

“All my staff is ex-college football players,” said head coach Jason Flood of St. Elizabeth. “They just love the game and want to pass it on to the young men.”

“That’s really not only a love of the game, but a commitment to young people,” added Cindy Craig, a St. Elizabeth parishioner whose son, Andrew, was on the team.

“And the coaches set that tone of ‘we are one,’” she said. “We may not go to the same school, but we are a team.”

See “KIDS” on page 16

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TEAMMATES Members of the St. Ann/St. Elizabeth CYO football team gather to celebrate their season. The highlight of the end-of-season celebration was coaches and players gathering to watch a replay of their championship game.

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Archbishop addresses feedback from earlier column

ot surprisingly, I received quite of bit of feedback regarding my Oct. 21 column about the indictment of Bishop Finn for a misdemeanor by the Jackson County prosecutor.

Among some of the negative communications was one suggesting that any expressions of support for Bishop Finn would cause increased pain to victims.

One of the leaders of the Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) said that I should spend my energy seeking to identify and help more victims, rather than defending powerful individuals like Bishop Finn. Another critic of my Oct. 21 column found my defense of Bishop Finn disturbing because it made him wonder that, given the same circumstances, I would replicate the mistakes made in Kansas City, Mo. It certainly was not my intent to increase the pain experienced by any victim of sexual abuse. On several occasions, I, as well as other officials of the archdiocese, have encouraged any person abused by someone representing the Catholic Church to contact our Victim Assistance coordinator, Dr. Dennis Schemmel at (913) 647-0312 or our Safe Environment coordinator, Father John Riley at (913) 647-0312. I assure you, you will be treated respectfully and your concerns taken seriously.

If you believe that you are a victim of criminal behavior by anyone representing the church, I encourage you to report the matter to the proper law enforcement official. If you report to the archdiocese what appears to be the abuse of a minor, we will report the matter to law enforcement. If we err, it will be on the side of over-reporting to law enforcement.

Moreover, if it is helpful to anyone who has been sexually abused by a representative of the church, I am eager to meet with the victim. I want the archdiocese to do everything within our power to help those — who have been harmed by anyone representing the archdiocese,

our parishes or ministries — to receive the appropriate assistance for healing.

However, I must caution that assistance with healing should not be translated as payouts of huge cash settlements.

If an allegation is made against someone representing the church, our first priority will be to do what is prudently required to protect others from being harmed, and our second priority will be to ascertain the truth. In my limited experience in this area, most allegations have proven to be true. However, there have been a significant number of false accusations. Three of the more high profile false accusations were against: 1) the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago; 2) Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles; and, most recently, 3) Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh.

The church should be more concerned than victims’ advocates for identifying members of the clergy or other church personnel who have abused a minor. The church has an obligation to do everything possible to protect innocent members of the church from harm. Moreover, for the health and vitality of the church, it needs to remove from ministerial leadership those who have violated the trust placed in them by abusing a child or a minor.

Similarly, victims’ advocates should be even more concerned than the church about repudiating those making false accusations. False accusations not only damage the reputation of those falsely accused, but they undercut the credibility of authentic victims.

In my Oct. 21 article, I acknowledged, as has Bishop Finn on numerous occasions, that mistakes were made by the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. My column was not in any way a denial of those errors. My concerns centered on the unfair portrayal of Bishop Finn in the media and questioned the legitimacy of the indictment. Acknowledging that mistakes in judgment were made, based on others’ advice and, in some

cases, a failure to follow internal policies faithfully, is not the same as saying that what happened was criminal.

My concerns with The Kansas City Star’s treatment of Bishop Finn have increased because of its refusal to print a paid ad by the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights that is critical of the paper’s reporting of these matters. According to the league, The Star refused the ad without explanation.

As far as I can determine from reports in the media, it also appears that Bishop Finn and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph might be the only ones ever indicted in these circumstances who actually informed the police about the alleged perpetrator. Remember that the accused priest was not turned in to authorities by a victims’ group or by the media, but by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. The indictment against Bishop Finn and the diocese is not that they did not notify law enforcement, but they did not notify them promptly enough.

What is even more disturbing is that the prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker, has featured on her election campaign website the indictment of Bishop Finn.

It seems apparent that the prosecutor feels that her indictment of Bishop Finn is politically advantageous.

Why not? She knew that she would receive the praise and adulation of the local daily paper. Prosecutor Baker even received accolades from The New York Times. The Times editorial lauded the prosecutor not on the merits of the case against Bishop Finn, but because she had indicted a Catholic bishop. The New York Times felt it was about time a Catholic bishop was indicted, never mind if he is innocent or guilty of the specific charge.

I appreciate better now why the commentator Cal Thomas used to quip that he read the Bible and The New York Times every day just to see what both sides were doing.

Do not believe everything you read in the newspaper — unless, of course, it is in The Leaven.

P.S. I was pleased to learn that the Clay County grand jury and prosecutor chose not to indict Bishop Finn. I hope this may motivate the Jackson County prosecutor to reconsider her actions.

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Archbishop Naumann’s weekly calendar Nov. 18 Task Force meeting “The Catholic Way” recording Nov. 19 Viviano benefit variety show — Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 20 Archbishop’s Call to Share Crosier Mass Mass and presentation of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Award — Sacred Heart, Mound City Nov. 21 Meeting with Fraternity of St. Peter’s newly assigned priests Taping of Archbishop’s Call to Share homily Nov. 22 Administrative Team meeting Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Mass and breakfast with chancery and pastoral center staff Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26 Wedding — St. Louis

Archbishop Keleher’s weekly calendar

Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Mass and breakfast with chancery and pastoral center staff Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27 Mass at prison

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann (right) and Bishop Scott J. Jones of the Kansas Area of the United Methodist Church represented an ecumenical group of Catholic and Protestant church leaders who offered a reflection on immigration reform. The two bishops called for civility and said that the issue should be decided on the federal level.

Bishops call for less heat, more light in immigration debate

By Joe Bollig Leaven staff

TOPEKA — Catholic and Protestant church leaders have sent a message to all combatants in the war of words about immigration reform: More light and less heat, please.

The church leaders struck a moderate tone in a joint reflection on immigration released during a press conference at the state Capitol on Nov. 9.

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and Bishop Scott J. Jones, resident bishop of the Kansas Area of the United Methodist Church, spoke on behalf of the church leaders.

“What we have done in this statement is try to frame the debate,” said Bishop Jones. “We’ve not taken positions for or against any particular proposals but, in framing the debate by paying attention to the values we think leaders should attend to, we hope to shape a more civil conversation.”

In addition to Archbishop Naumann and Bishop Jones, others who signed the reflection were Father Barry Brinkman, diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Salina; Bishop John B. Brungardt, of the Diocese of Dodge City; Bishop Michael O. Jackels, of the Diocese of Wichita; and Bishop Gerald L. Mansholt, of the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The statement attempts to balance two important moral values that seek

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Archbishop Naumann said that mass deportations are neither practical nor realistic. He advocated policies that do not divide families and that help immigrants achieve legal status. the common good, said Bishop Jones.

The first is respect for law; the second, hospitality for immigrants.

Archbishop Naumann denounced the tendency to “demonize” one’s opponents.

“One of the things that has not been helpful to the debate has been a tendency to demonize people on either end of the spectrum,” said the archbishop. “This is one of the things that we’re trying to ask everyone to step back from.”

“Sometimes, for instance, those who

have concerns about protecting the borders are characterized as being racist,” he continued. “And we think that’s not helpful. Although we know there are problems of racism in our culture, we don’t think everyone who speaks in terms of the protection of the integrity of our nation and borders and has that concern is operating out of that basis.”

While acknowledging concerns about protecting borders, Archbishop Naumann also recognized the right of persons to emigrate.

“At the same time, [we] acknowledge

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the rights of individuals to provide for themselves and their families,” he continued. “And where those opportunities are not present in their home nation, they have a right to seek them out.”

Ultimately, this is a federal issue, said Archbishop Naumann. Attempts by the states to get into the fray would result in a patchwork of uneven laws. Pressure for a solution should be directed to the federal level.

Archbishop Naumann and Bishop Jones said they were not legislators or lawyers and did not seek to write public policy.

Rather, the two said the bishops wish to set the moral framework and strike a balance between the goods of law and hospitality. Particular proposals for immigration reform are, for the most part, nondoctrinal and a matter of prudential judgment, they said. As such, people of good will can disagree.

“Our hope is that we can tamp down the politics on this,” said Archbishop Naumann. “Sometimes it feels . . . that neither part wants the other to get credit for a solution. Because of that, we are in this deadlock.”

“So we’re hoping that perhaps this statement will add in a small way to this discussion,” the archbishop continued, “and help us to look at what’s best for our country and maintain our tradition and long history of welcoming immigrants as well as protecting the integrity of our nation and the importance of law.”

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Archbishop tips zucchetto at awards dinner

Southern Region plans men’s retreat

By Joe Bollig Leaven staff

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Zucchetto was not on the menu at the Deo Gratias Awards dinner on Nov. 3 at Savior Pastoral Center here, but it was on the agenda.

A zucchetto (not a zucchini — that’s a vegetable) is the small, round, red skullcap worn by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann during liturgical events.

His zucchetto, unfortunately, was not available when the Deo Gratias Award was given to Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan., and Charles Berkel, of Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee.

“If I had my zucchetto, I would have to take it off to you,” the archbishop told Father Michael Hermes, president of Ward.

And he wasn’t the only one.

“You learned well from your mother, Charlie,” said the archbishop, also giving Berkel a symbolic hat tip. “If there is anything good or noble going on in the community, Charlie Berkel is part of it.”

Both Father Hermes and Berkel walked away that night with a flameshaped, glass Deo Gratias (Latin for “Thanks be to God”) Award, bestowed by the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas. The award recognizes outstanding achievement, service and support of Catholic institutions that are CFNEK fund-holders, as well as Catholic Legacy Society members. About 150 persons attended the dinner.

Father Hermes accepted the award and recognized two Ward alumni who have also been major benefactors of the school: Louie Mufich, from the class of 1942, and Dr. James B. Pretz, of the class of 1941.

With their help, said Father Hermes, “we are ready to grow ourselves.

“We see this Catholic faith formation at Bishop Ward, college prep education, and endowment will be our sustainability. And for the next 10 years, we hope to deliver this to the school for the future of our city.”

Berkel, an engineer who founded and grew Berkel and Company Contractors, Inc., in Bonner Springs, credited his mother and his wife Antoinette for forming his own attitudes toward giving.

In his opening presentation, CFNEK president Larry Strecker recognized the 14 bronze award and three silver award parishes and schools of the Planned Giving Initiative. Each of the 17 winners received certificates after the dinner’s conclusion.

Asking to support the church is a part of building up God’s kingdom, said Lesle Knop, executive director of the archdiocesan stewardship and development office and ex officio CFNEK board member.

“I think, in truth, my brothers and sisters, that it’s awful to think about asking for support for the church as anything but a noble pursuit of building the kingdom of God,” she said.

“We are inviting people to participate in the building up of God’s king-

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Among those who are members of the new priests’ group are: (clockwise, from left) Father Nick Blaha, Father Greg Hammes, Father Scott Wallisch, Father Shawn Tunink, Father Andrew Strobl, Father Pat Sullivan and Father Chris Rossman. Speaking to them are Sister Debbie Li and Sister Loredana Mazzei, of the Apostles of the Interior Life.

Group helps new priests in their new life

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Charles Berkel (above), a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, offers a few remarks as Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Larry Strecker, president of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas, look on. Both Berkel and Father Michael Hermes (right, center), president of Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kan., received the Deo Gratias Award from CFNEK at a dinner on Nov. 3.

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dom,” she continued. “What could be more noble or wonderful than that?

I’m not talking about begging. I’m not talking about fundraising. I’m talking about asking people to give. Everyone has something to give, a lesson I learned very well from the Little Sisters of the Lamb, who are with us tonight. I learned this . . . just in the friendships they form and the dignity they give to others in asking them to give a little bit of what they have.”

Knop also explained that the CFNEK undertook a major revision of its investment policy and investment management.

“Recently, we have added alternative investments to our approved asset allocation classes,” said Knop. “This breakthrough idea is the result of committed leadership by very bright, capable Catholic advisers. . . . To this end, we have hired Prairie Capital Management, LLC. . . . Andrew Klocke, the managing director in the [firm’s] Kansas City office, is our investment consultant.”

She also said that in the last fiscal year, the CFNEK made distributions of more than $1.3 million and ended the

year with total liabilities and net assets of $41,513,047.

Michael Murphy, executive director of the International Catholic Stewardship Council, gave the keynote address.

He had been development director for the Archdiocese of Detroit and its endowment foundation.

Murphy cited St. Paul’s activities raising funds for the Christians in Jerusalem, recorded in 1 Cor 16:1-4, as an early example of fundraising for the church.

“St. Paul . . . saw fundraising as a bridge between the wealthy communities of [Greece and Asia Minor] and the Jerusalem community,” said Murphy.

“For St. Paul, this interaction between giving and receiving is a material ex-

pression of his theology of interconnectedness, the same thing that is being done today.”

He also said the reason donors give is because of their passion for something.

“Donors who establish endowments don’t just have passion, they want communion,” he said. “Why? Because they want to be involved. Because they want to be co-creators. Because they want to be co-ministers. Because they want to help co-redeem.

“And that’s exactly what we do. We are called to participate in the Lord’s redemptive activity.”

The evening ended with a prayer and blessing from Archbishop Naumann and “Salve Regina” sung by the Little Sisters of the Lamb.

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — When a newly ordained priest receives his first pastoral assignment, there’s one thing he knows with absolute certainty: They didn’t teach him everything he needs to know in the seminary.

“We haven’t got it all figured out,” said Father Andrew Strobl, associate pastor at Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe.

Everything changes in terms of lifestyle when you’re ordained, continued Father Strobl, who became a priest in 2009. The new priest has to live on his own outside of an institutional setting.

He has to budget his time and money.

And he has to deal with all sorts of things in a “real world” setting — like pastoral situations — that require a deft touch . . . and paperwork.

Got those documents for the annulment filled out yet, Father?

In order to help young priests navigate those first exciting and difficult years, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann has formed a group for priests who’ve been ordained five years or less. It currently has nine members.

The “Recently Ordained Group” was formed about three years ago.

It meets four times a year and is coordinated by Father Brian Schieber, vicar general for clergy and pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka.

Father Schieber is assisted by Msgr.

Michael Mullen, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan. Msgr. Mullen has decades of experience both as a pastor and in formation. Currently, he’s co-director of seminarians for the archdiocese.

“Just like a newly married couple, the first seven years someone enters a new commitment is a crucial time,” said Father Schieber.

“We want our priests to do well in their ministry,” he continued, “to be joyful in their priesthood and benefit from ongoing formation as part of a group to build fraternity together and with the archbishop.”

A typical group gathering begins with the praying of the Liturgy of the Hours at 3 p.m., followed by a continuing education presentation and discussion, and then dinner at Archbishop Naumann’s residence.

“The archbishop specifically asked for this,” said Father Schieber. “It really shows to me the archbishop’s dedication to spending time with his priests . . . . It’s a priority for him to take time to help form the newly ordained priests, to listen to them and discuss important topics.”

Father Shawn Tunink appreciates the group’s fraternal support and the personal interaction with the archbishop.

“It’s good to have this group while we’re right in the middle of having all these new experiences,” said Father Tunink, associate pastor at Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood and chaplain at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park. He was ordained in 2008.

“The archbishop is wonderful,” he said. “He really wants to know, as well, what are the things the young priests want to learn or are struggling with. So, it’s also a forum for the archbishop to share his own pastoral wisdom.”

The new priests get a lot out of the continuing education component, said Father Strobl. Topics covered so

far have included how to form healthy friendships, how to frame difficult homiletic topics, chastity and accountability, health and exercise, issues in marriage preparation, and spiritual direction.

“At this last meeting we talked about future topics we want to handle, ranging from personal finances, asceticism, and [being the pastor of] multiple parishes,” said Father Strobl.

“It’s really cool to have this great support and not to be expected to be Lone Rangers figuring everything out ourselves,” he continued. “The best part is meeting with Archbishop Naumann. He’s such a good father to us.”

The group supports new priests by reinforcing the four pillars of priestly formation: intellectual, human, spiritual and pastoral.

“We require all the priests in the group to have a spiritual director,” said Father Schieber. “[I tell them,] ‘You’re not in the seminary anymore and you don’t have that structured environment for prayer. What are you going to do to have a solid prayer life?’”

The community and fraternity the new priests now share in the group is not meant to replace what they experience with the other priests they live with. Nor is it meant to compete with other groups, such as Jesus Caritas, that they belong to.

“It’s a beautiful complement to what’s already going on,” said Father Strobl. “I’m also in a Jesus Caritas group. Most of the guys are in Jesus Caritas, too.

“It’s not meant to take the place of that,” he said. “It’s is a complement to that. We also have our spiritual directors and priest friends. It’s not a substitute, but a wonderful complement.”

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OTTAWA — One of the truly great Catholic faith renewal events that George Steinberger has experienced in his life is the Men Under Construction day held annually in the Kansas City area.

Steinberger, a member of a men’s Bible study group at St. Therese Parish in Richmond, was also confident that a lot of his Catholic friends in Ottawa would enjoy it, too.

The problem? He couldn’t get his buddies to go with him.

His solution? Bring the retreat to his buddies.

So he organized his own event — “Let Go, Let God: Southern Region Men’s Retreat,” to be held Dec. 3 at Sacred Heart Parish hall, located at Fifth and Cherry in Ottawa.

“I shot this idea to them and they went for it,” said Steinberger. “We’ve been working on it all summer.”

Let Go, Let God was designed as a smaller version of Men Under Construction. Although it’s regional, it’s also open to whoever wants to attend, no matter from where they hail. All Christians are welcome, he said.

The retreat will feature five talks by local speakers, and Father Bill Fisher will serve as spiritual director. Father Dennis Wait, from the Sanctuary of Hope in Kansas City, Kan., will give the keynote address.

“I think most men are carrying a big bunch of baggage, and they need to let go of it and open themselves to Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit,” said Steinberger. “Once you let go of this baggage, life becomes happier.”

The event will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $15. The registration deadline is Nov. 28. Make checks payable to SR Men’s Retreat and mail to: Lester Wuertz, 2227 Clark Rd., Richmond KS 66080.

For information, call Steinberger at (785) 835-6654, Wuertz at (785) 8356298, or Sam Harter at (785) 248-1494.

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The event is free, but seating is limited.

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IT’S HERE The new English translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal debuts next weekend

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f you remember anything about the new Mass translation, please remember this: Be patient with Father.

Expect a little fumbling when the new translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal is implemented the first weekend of Advent, Nov. said Michael PoSTORY BY 26-27, drebarac, archdiocesan JOE BOLLIG consultant for liturgy.

Sure, it will be difficult for lots of folks to wrap their tongues around new words like “consubstantial” and “incarnate.”

But the changes faced by the average Joe and Jane in the pews is nothing compared to what our priests will face.

“What’s going to be the most challenging aspect of [implementing] the new translation is that we have been praying most of these texts by heart,” said Podrebarac. “The priests have much of the Sacramentary committed to memory.”

The most changes — by far — are in the priest’s part of the Mass. And the changes aren’t limited to words and phrases, as is the case for the congregation, but also includes gestures.

So while he’s trying to read words as new to him as they are to all of us, he will also be trying to process the instructions that appear in red over certain passages. It’s the red type, you see, that directs him when to join his hands, or bow slightly, or make some other sort of symbolic gesture. And they’re as likely to be somewhat different from what he’s done all his priestly life as the words he’s reading.

And that’s not all.

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Old translation ‘has served us well’

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The seminary teaches priests a lot about a lot of things, but it might not have taught your priest quite enough about music. Some priests cannot read music, yet with the new translation, celebrants are being encouraged — make that strongly encouraged — to sing parts of the Mass they haven’t sung before.

Is your pastor or associate pastor tone deaf? If you don’t know now, you’re going to find out.

Joe and Jane in the pew can take advantage of safety in numbers, but the priest can’t. He’s out there, alone. It’s a tough place to be sometimes.

So even if your priest is a veteran and a pro, he’s going to be nervous. It will be kind of like being fresh out of the seminary and newly ordained all over again.

Think of it this way. Let’s say you’ve been doing just great all these years in your career. But all of a sudden, you’re hauled back to high school to take a calculus test, or to gym class, so Coach Bullneck can scream at you to climb that rope.

Given all the new words, phrases, gestures and music, it’s only natural that Father is likely to be a tad nervous, said Podrebarac. So if you want to help, here’s another word for you to remember: Participate.

A touch of nostalgia Certainly, lots of people (maybe your priest, too) will feel a twinge of nostalgia at the last celebration of the “old” Mass.

“It’s the only Mass many of us ever knew,” said Podrebarac. “It is the translation that has raised us in the faith. It has done a good job. It has served us well.”

“Although we now have the opportunity to experience an improved translation in terms of fidelity to the Latin and to the way in which we pray as Roman Catholics, as opposed to Catholics of other rites,” Podrebarac continued. “It is a good thing, this 1974 Sacramentary.

New opportunities await us.”

Those opportunities include a deeper, richer, fuller participation in the Mass.

“There are word changes we can benefit from,” said Podrebarac. “[One is the] replacement of the word ‘fellowship’ with ‘communion,’ which is more of a transliteral rendering of ‘commu-

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Q&A

about the new translation

Q. Why have a new translation?

A. It was assumed by the Holy See and the

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that the English translation used since 1974 would need to be revised at some point. The Third Edition of the Roman Missal, announced in 2000 by Pope John Paul II, provided the occasion to accomplish an entirely new translation. In addition, the theory of how to best translate Latin into the vernacular had changed in the time since the publication of the version we’ve used up until now.

Q. Does this mean that the Eucharist

was not celebrated properly in the past?

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The first eucharistic prayer is seen on a page from a copy of the new Roman Missal in English, published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. New missals are on the way to parishes throughout the United States for use beginning the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27. nio,’ the Latin rendering for the Greek ‘koinonia.’”

“We get to the heart of the matter,” he continued. “We are not simply here by our own election, but by being members of the communion of the Holy Spirit.

While we give our assent to being here, and we may positively will it, we are called to enter into the liturgy.”

“We are all one in Christ, called together by the Holy Spirit — we truly are ‘one body, one spirit,’” said Podrebarac.

“So the term ‘communion’ completes the idea.”

Keep on your toes Another benefit is that people will have to keep on their toes, at least for the first year. And it will help to go like a Boy Scout: Be prepared.

“A good Catholic should, at the minimum, know the words they are expected to say when the First Sunday of Advent comes along,” said Father Paul Turner, pastor of St. Munchin Parish in Cameron, Mo. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.

“Now, the parish will certainly have a card or participation aid in the pew to help them,” he added. “To help get ready, it would be good for them to look over the texts they’ll be saying and be prepared to respond and to say them accordingly.”

Father Turner has travelled all over the United States and six countries to help priests prepare for the new Mass translation. He recently returned from England, where they began to implement the new Mass translation before the United States.

“People notice the style of the translation is more formal than what they have experienced before,” said Father Turner.

“It’s making them pay closer attention to the words at Mass.”

“I think the priests are struggling more than [the laypeople] are, because more of their words have changed,” he continued. “But everyone is in there with a good heart to serve the church and make it work.”

The occasion of the new Mass translation is also an opportunity for Catholics to invite those who might be curious or have fallen out of practice of the faith.

“I would encourage people to invite those who are not churchgoers to come with them and experience the new translation of the Mass,” said Father Turner.

“I think this is the natural time when people will be curious about how Catholics worship,” he noted.

“Some people have not wanted to come to Catholic worship because they didn’t know what words to say or when to stand or sit,” he said. “Well, we don’t know what words to say either! It’s a good time to try out the Mass with us.”

A. Not at all. The Second Edition of the

Roman Missal was approved by the bishops and the Holy See, and it fostered the faith of Catholics for more than 40 years.

Q. Is this a new Mass?

A. Not really. It’s the same Mass, but a new translation. As the U.S. bishops have said, it’s “new words . . . deeper meaning, same Mass.”

layout. It will have less gender-exclusive language.

Q. What about the music?

A. New music for the Mass settings has

been written. Archdiocesan parishes began to use a limited amount of the music for the congregation’s parts since September, but more new compositions for the people’s and priest’s parts will begin to appear over time.

Q. Will the “new” Mass be difficult for me to follow?

A. It shouldn’t be. In fact, you will probably

have a better experience because you’ll have to think a bit more and follow along more carefully.

The archdiocesan liturgy office has made many presentations throughout the archdiocese, and pastors have prepared parishioners in a number of ways — through bulletins inserts, homilies, pew cards, etc. You will likely find some easy-to-follow resource waiting for you in your pew, and a new missalette. Most people will get used to the changes within a year.

Q. What will happen to the “old” mis-

Q. Will the Scripture readings in the

A. They can be burned or buried, accord-

A. No, not at this time. The Lectionary for

sals?

ing to guidelines from the archdiocesan liturgy office. Some will end up in libraries as reference works. In any case, they are to be treated respectfully. Contact the liturgy office if you have any questions about how to dispose of yours.

Liturgy of the Word change too?

Mass, approved for use in 1997, is undergoing some minor revisions. No date of implementation of these revisions has been announced.

Q. Can we continue to use the previous missal anyway?

Q. Do Catholics in the United States who A. No. The bishops have mandated use of speak Spanish also get a new translation?

A. Nothing will change in the Spanish Mass for the time being. A revised Spanish edition of the Roman Missal for use in the United States is in preparation.

Q. What’s new in the new missal?

A. New words, new phrases, some

changed responses, and a more formal and elevated style. It has additional votive Masses, Masses for the Blessed Mother, and Masses for different occasions. It includes 17 additional saints days, an expanded body of orations, clarification of rubrics and better

the new translation at the Masses for the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 26-27.

Q. What’s the bottom line? What are we trying to accomplish with the new translation?

A. The old saying is “Lex orandi, lex

credendi,” or “What we pray is what we believe.” There is a direct relationship between the content of our prayers and our faith. The bishops hope that the new translation will produce a deeper, more thoughtful participation at Mass, and a deeper and richer prayer life.

Glossary of terms you may be unfamiliar with in the new translation

ome of the words used in the new translation of the Mass may be unfamiliar to some Catholics. The following list of definitions may help to increase your understanding of the rich theology that underlies these texts.

Abasement: The lowering of one of higher rank. Jesus abased himself in that, though he was God, he lowered himself and became a human being so that he might save us from our sins (see Phil 2:6-11).

Clemency: The loving kindness, compassion, or mercy that God shows to sinners.

Incarnation: The Son of God assumed human nature and became man by being conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary. Jesus is true God and true man.

As man, the Son of God obtained our salvation. The use of this term in the Nicene Creed indicates that Jesus’ birth has a significance beyond that of any other human birth.

Consubstantial: The belief, articulated in the Nicene Creed, about the relationship of the Father and the Son: that “in the Father and with the Father, the Son is one and the same God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 262).

Ineffable: That which cannot be conceived or expressed fully (see 1 Cor 2:6-9). One cannot, for example, adequately describe in concepts and words the mystery of the Trinity or the mystery of the Incarnation.

Godhead: The mystery of one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Infusion: The Holy Spirit is poured into the hearts and souls of believers, and so they are filled, or infused, with grace.

Homage: The honor, respect, and reverence due to another. Homage is especially due to God, for he is eternal, all good, all holy, and all loving.

Intercessor: One who makes a petition on behalf of others. Our unique intercessor is Jesus Christ, who intercedes on our behalf

with the Father (see Rom 8:34). The priest at Mass, acting in the person of Christ, intercedes on behalf of the whole church.

Justification: The gracious action by which God frees us from sin and makes us holy and righteous before him.

Lord, God of hosts: From the word “sabaoth,” hosts are the invisible powers that work at God’s command over heaven and earth.

Mediator: One who unites or reconciles separate or opposing parties. Thus, Jesus Christ is the “one mediator between God and the human race” (1 Tm 2:5). Through his sacrificial offering, he has become high priest and unique mediator who has gained for us access to the Father through the Holy Spirit.

Merit: The reward that God promises and gives to those who love him and who, by his grace, perform good works. One cannot earn justification or eternal life; they are the free gifts of God. Rather, our merit is from God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. The Father freely justifies us in Christ through the indwelling of the Spirit; and Christians, by

the same Holy Spirit, are empowered to do good works of love and justice. In cooperating with the Holy Spirit, the faithful receive further grace and thus, in Christ, cooperate in the work of their salvation.

Oblation: A gift or sacrifice offered to God. Only-Begotten Son: This title “signifies the unique and eternal relationship of Jesus Christ to God his Father: he is the only Son of the Father” (cf. Jn 1:14, 18; 3:16, 18); he is God himself (cf. Jn 1:1) (CCC, no. 454). Jesus is the Son of God — not by adoption, but by nature.

Paschal: Referring to Christ’s work of redemption accomplished through his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. Through the paschal mystery, Jesus destroyed our death and restored us to life. The paschal mystery is celebrated and made present in the liturgy so that we can obtain the fruit of Jesus’ death and resurrection, that is, the forgiveness of our sins and the new life of the Holy Spirit.

Patriarchs: Title given to the venerable ancestors or “fathers” of the Semitic peoples:

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who received God’s promise of election.

Precursor: One who comes before as a herald. John the Baptist is the precursor of Jesus.

Provident grace: The free and undeserved gift that God gives us as he protects and governs all creation.

Temporal: What pertains to this world of time and history, as opposed to what pertains to God, such as our new life in Christ through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Venerate: To show devotion and respect to holy things and people. Catholics venerate relics and saints. Veneration must be clearly distinguished from adoration and worship, both of which pertain solely to the Trinity and Jesus as the Son of God. Copyright © 2010 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

NEW TEXTS FOR PEOPLE GREETING

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

PENITENTIAL ACT (FORM A)

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary everVirgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

PENITENTIAL ACT (FORM B)

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord.

People: For we have sinned against you.

Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.

People: And grant us your salvation.

GLORIA

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

DIALOGUE AT THE GOSPEL Deacon (or Priest): A reading from the Holy Gospel according to N. People: Glory to you, O Lord.

NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

INVITATION TO PRAYER

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

PREFACE DIALOGUE

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.

PREFACE ACCLAMATION

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

MYSTERY OF FAITH Priest: The mystery of faith.

People: A – We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. or B – When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. or C – Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.

SIGN OF PEACE

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

People: And with your spirit.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.

Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

CONCLUDING RITES

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Copyright © 2010 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

10 LOCAL NEWS

THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Kathleen and Matthew Weir, members of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24 with their immeANNIVERSARIES diate family. The couple was married on Nov. 24, 1951, at St. Mary Cathedral in Wichita by Father Vincent Dillon. Their children are: Steven R. Weir and Joan E. Hinson, both of Olathe. They also have three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Carl E. and Ruth A. (Jacobson) Tharman, members of St. Benedict’s Parish, Atchison, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19 with family and friends. The couple was married on Nov. 20, 1961, at St. Charles Church in Troy by Father Egbert Hall. Their children and their spouses are: Carl A. and Kathy Tharman; Steve and Stephanie Tharman; Ken and Michelle Tharman; Tim and Kelly Tharman; Janet and Len Thooft; Ray and Denise Tharman; Paul and Kim Tharman; and Becky and Jerry Hudgins. They also have 27 grandchildren.

ANNIVERSARY POLICY

The Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th anniversary notices. Announcements are due by 5 p.m. eight days (Thursday) before the desired publication date. Announcements must be typed. They are for parishioners of Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, or for those who have resided in the archdiocese for a significant period of time. Please include the following Information: • The couple’s names; their parish; the date they were married; church and city where they were married; what they are doing to celebrate; date of the celebration; names of children (if desired); number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; photo. Photos that are emailed need to be at least 200 dpi. Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversaries; or send an email to: Todd@theleaven.com. If you would like your photo returned to you, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

to the Crosier Society members who give generously & graciously to the 2011 Archbishop’s Call to Share

CROSIER SOCIETY MEMBERS FOR 5 YEARS OR MORE

NEW EAGLES

Six Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 218, sponsored by Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, have obtained the rank of Eagle, the highest achievement a Boy Scout can get. The new Eagles are: (back row, from left) Ryan Kelly, Scoutmaster John Perkins, and Austin Davis; (front row, from left) Gavin Montalvo, Branden Rosenthal, Nick Martin, and Hayden Andresen. For their Eagle projects, Kelly designed and constructed 20 prayer stools for Little Sisters of the Lamb’s chapel; Davis directed a team of boys in the collection of backpacks and school supplies for the Children Hope Orphanage in Haiti; Rosenthal provided meals through the month of March for patients and families at the Hospice of Greater Kansas City; Montalvo renovated a library; Martin directed a team of boys in the collection of pet supplies to be donated to Wayside Waifs in Kansas City, Mo.; and Andresen designed and constructed a prayer garden located at Church of the Ascension. The new Eagle Scouts were honored on Oct. 16 at an Eagle Court of Honor held at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park.

Scout earns Eagle rank KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Patrick Muder, a member of Boy Scout Troop 304 and St. Patrick Parish here, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank given to Boy Scouts.

For his Eagle project, Muder led a group of volunteers in building a new playground area at Maywood Community Church in Kansas City, Kan.

Generosity funds new fence at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka TOPEKA — Thanks to the generosity of area parishioners, a new black iron fence is being installed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery here.

The Mt. Calvary Cemetery advisory committee recommended this use of the more than $20,000 contributed to a special Memorial Day collection in parishes. As future funds are available, the long-term plan is to install iron fencing around the entire cemetery.

“We are extremely pleased with efforts of Catholic Cemeteries to enhance services and the grounds of Mt. Calvary

Cemetery,” said Steve McCoy, chairman of the advisory committee. “The new fence, made possible through the generous donations of parishioners, represents yet another opportunity to beautify the cemetery while safeguarding the property.”

For more information about Mt. Calvary Cemetery or Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas, call (785) 2720820; send an email to: information@ cathcemks.org; or visit the website at: www.cathcemks.org.

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Laws, Mrs. Sheryl Leavey, Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Ledom, Ms. Grace Legaspi, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Leibbrandt, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Leibham, Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Leins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lemkuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Liebergen, Dr. and Mrs. Paul D. Loney, Mr. and Mrs. David Long, Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Long, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Long, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lowry, Mr. and Mr. Robert W. Loyd, Reverend Keith Lunsford, Mr. Shane Lutz, Ms. Jane A. Macke, Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Madden, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Madden, Mr. and Mrs. Brook Maese, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Gary March, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mareski, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Marino, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Marquardt, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent G. Mattione, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Mauro, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Maxwell III, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mayer, Mr. Jerry Mayne, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. McAnany, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. McAnarney, Mr. and Mrs. James J. McAuliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. McBride, Mrs. Ellen T. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Mike R. McGinley, Monsignor Charles D. McGlinn, Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. McGlinn, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. McGrew, Mr. and Mrs. Brad McIlnay, Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. McIlvaine, Mr. and Mrs. David J. McInerny, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome E. McKenna, Mr. and Mrs. John McKernan, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard B. McKinzie, Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. McKinzie, Mr. and Mrs. Terry McNerney, Mr. Kevin McPartland, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Medved, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Mehrer, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Menghini, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Menghini, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Merwald, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Mike E. Michel, Mr. and Mrs. James Miley, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Miller, Mr. Charles A. Mitchem, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Tibor G. Mohacsi, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Monello, Dr. and Mrs. Scott A. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Morris, Jr., Mr. Luke J. Moylan, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mulder, Deacon and Mrs. Thomas Mulvenon, Ms. Angela Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Murphy, Dr. and Mrs. George H. Myers, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Myers, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Mr. and Mrs. Jason T. Neff, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Nelson, Dr. Gary L. Nesslein and Dr. Susan Nesslein, Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Newman, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John C. Nichols, Mr. Marvin J. Niehues, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Nordstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nuti, Ms. Michele L. Obert, Mr. Michael J. O’Connell and Dr. Sara A. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael O’Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Oddo, Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Donnell, Jr., Mr. James and Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard V. O’Neill, Jr., Ms. Catherine Ormsby, Mr. Robert B. O’Rourke, Mr. Dave Parker, Ms. Cynthia E. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Peal, Mrs. Dorothy E. Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrie, Mr. Robert J. Petsche, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pflumm, Ms. Cynthia Pflumm Watts, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Pickert, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Pickert, Mr. and Mrs. David J. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Pokorny, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Pope, Dr. K. Paul Poulose and Dr. Queeny Poulose, Mr. William and Dr. Catherine Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Pribyl, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Pryor, Jr., Mr. Charles G. Pyle and Dr. Margaret Yoakum-Pyle, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Quigley, Mark and Mary Ramos, Mr. and Mrs. Leo T. Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Redmond, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Reifschneider, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Reintjes, Mr. and Mrs. Dick G. Renneke, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reuter, Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Murray L. Rhodes, Dr. and Mrs. Miguel Rico, Mr. and Mrs. Ted L. Riesinger, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roatch, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm E. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Rogge, Mr. Leonard J. Ronnebaum, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ruby, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Russell, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Rutter, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ruyle, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Sabatini, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sand, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Kent P. Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Scanlon, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schaefer, Mrs. Vida Mae Schell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schellhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Schermerhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Schieber, Dr. Rodney J. Schieffer, Mr. and Mrs. David A. Schlader, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew X. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Jon E. Schnieders, Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Scholz, Mr. James L. Schramm, Sr., Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Schugel, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schulte, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Schulte, Jr., Mrs. Bernadine Schwerdt, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Schwerdt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Schwermann, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Seitzer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Sharpe, Mr. and Ms. David Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shell, Mr. and Mrs. William Sichko, Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Sieve, Jr., Mrs. Helen Sims, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Sleypen, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. Greg L. Smart, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Smoots, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sneed, Dr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Snider, Mrs. Rosemary R. Snow, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Snyder, Mrs. Ruth M. Sobek, Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Spalitto, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spenceri, Mr. and Mrs. David A. Staab, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stanley, Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Stein, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell D. Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Doug R. Sterbenz, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stine, Mr. and Mrs. Don F. Strathman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Straub III, Mr. and Mrs. Philip I. Straub, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Strausbaugh, Mr. Ron L. Stricker, Deacon and Mrs. Mark A. Stukel, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Stuppy, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suarez, Mr. Richard J. Sulzen, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Terrance M. Super, Mr. Raymond Surbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suther, Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Svoboda, Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. James Sweet, Dr. Rita R. Tablante, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Teahan, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Tedder, Mrs. Maxine G. Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Timmons, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Timpe, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Totta, Mr. and Mrs. William Trenkle, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Trum, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Tunink, Rosemarie Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Van Buren, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Vance, Dr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Vander Velde, Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Vanwalleghem, Ms. Patricia M. Verschelden, Mr. and Mrs. John Virgo, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Vohs, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wahl, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Waris, Col. (ret) and Mrs. William J. Weafer, Ms. Melinda S. Wehrle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Weinrich, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Weixelman, Mr. and Mrs. Sean Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. White, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Wierzbicki, Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Wietharn, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Wilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Wilcox, Mr. Patrick A. Wilkerson, Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Williams, Mr. Robert J. Willis, Ms. Cynthia L. Wilson, Mrs. Anne Winterman, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wodtke, Mr. and Mrs. Brad P. Wohletz, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wolters, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wonderlich, Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. Woodward, Mr. John Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Wurtenberger, Mrs. Juanita Wymore, Mrs. Sarah Ye, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Yoksh, Mr. and Mrs. John Yorke, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Zarda, Mr. Wayne Zetzman, Dr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Zieha, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Zielinski, Mr. Sherman B. Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zimmerman A second listing of Crosier Society members who have contributed this year will be published on Nov. 25 . Check the Leaven next week for more faithful Crosier Society members.

The Crosier Society includes all individuals and families who respond by gifting one-percent of their annual income or at least $1,000 to the Archbishop’s Call to Share in a given year. We regret any errors or omissions.

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THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Employment

Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor.

Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837.

Development director - Hayden High School, Topeka, is seeking applications for the position of development director. This position is responsible for all components of advancement at Hayden High School, including alumni relations, the annual fund, planned giving, and fundraising activity. The applicant should be a practicing Catholic and have administrative experience in a development office, preferably in a secondary or higher education setting. For information or to apply, send an email to Rick Strecker at: streckerr@haydenhigh.org.

Custom home and business audio visual - If you need help with a home theater, data networking, or just hanging a flat screen television, turn to us.

Over 25 years of combined installation experience.

Visit the website at: www.crsightandsound.com or call (913) 904-8935.

Principal - St. Thomas More Parish School, Kansas City, Mo., with an enrollment of 600 students in grades preK - 8 and a staff of 50, is seeking a spiritual leader committed to Catholic education with excellent leadership, communication and motivational skills. Our vibrant parish of nearly 2000 households is located in south Kansas City, Mo., in a quiet residential area. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic and have a master’s degree in educational administration, teaching experience and preferably three years administrative experience. To apply, call (816) 7561850, ext. 277, or visit the Catholic school office website at: http://jobs.diocese-kcsj.org/?cid=4&lid=118.

Nurse manager - Advice and Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc., is currently seeking a registered nurse, licensed in the state of Kansas, to assume the position of nurse manager. To apply, submit cover letter and resume, via email, to Brenda Estell at: office@advice andaid.com.

Preschool teachers - The Goddard School, 21820 W. 115th Terr., Olathe, is seeking qualified lead teachers and assistants. Full- and part-time positions available. In our warm, loving atmosphere, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years of age. Candidates should be extremely organized, professional in attitude and appearance, prepared to plan and facilitate lesson plans according to Goddard requirements and able to communicate effectively with children, families, coworkers and administrators. Full-time benefits include competitive pay, benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career growth, and a great working environment. Qualified candidates must meet or exceed Kansas regulations and have a desire to learn and implement the Goddard School programs. Lead teachers should have an early childhood education degree, a CDA, or a degree in a related field with an emphasis in early childhood education. Owners are members of Church of the Ascension Parish.

Director of youth ministry - Immaculate Conception Church, North Little Rock, Ark., is seeking a full-time youth director and young adult minister.

Candidate must be a Catholic in good standing and preferably have a bachelor’s degree. Send resume, via email before Dec. 1, to Father Tom Elliott at: FatherT@FatherT.com.

Financial representative - Due to the success and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are adding financial representatives in the Kansas City, Topeka and Atchison areas. This position is ideal for a determined, high-energy, high-expectation, professional, self-disciplined, independent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn a better-than-average income.

We provide top-rated financial products to our members and their families and will provide excellent benefits and training. For information or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; or call (785) 364-5450.

Services Exercise at home! - Need to get in shape or improve balance and coordination? I offer personal training in the privacy of your home or mine. Certified; 15 yrs exp.; Olathe/JoCo area. Ten-session packages make a great gift. Call Angela at (913) 558-7759.

Housecleaning - Old-fashioned cleaning, hand mopping, etc. A thorough and consistent job every time. References from customers I’ve served for over 17 years. Call Sharon at (816) 322-0006 (home) or (816) 214-0156 (mobile).

Tutoring - Available for grades K - 12. For information, call Kathleen at (913) 206-2151 or send an email to her at: Klmamuric@yahoo.com.

Utility bills skyrocketing? - I can help you save 10 - 30% on your heating and cooling bills and reduce the allergens and dust in your home. The solution is Aeroseal. Call Bryan at U.S. Solar G at (913) 602-2264.

Member of Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee.

Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns - Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, at (913) 909-2002.

QuickBooks® for small business - Setup, customization and maintenance; quarterly and/or yearly accounting; support to your CPA, balance monthly statements, profit and expense tracking. Free consultations! Call Ann Evans Consulting LLC at (913) 4069778.

THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011 Retired nurse - Available to care for your loved one. Days, nights, and weekends. Will consider livein; willing to relocate. References; salary negotiable.

Call (913) 579-5276.

Caregiver/companion – I provide dependable, loving care for the elderly. Part time, a.m. or p.m.

Excellent references. Johnson County area. Call (816) 942-4763.

CNA home health care professional - Provides quality, attentive, personal assistance for seniors and the homebound. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references and reasonable rates. Let me reduce your stress by helping you keep your loved one at home.

Call Rosalyn at (816) 830-7455.

Home Improvement STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@ hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.

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

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

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

Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — remodel! Johnson county area. Call for a free quote.

(913) 709-8401.

The Innovative Event - Wedding and special event centerpieces, event design and décor. Using original creations and artistic flair, The Innovative Event can turn your vision into a very special occasion. Over 10 years experience with parish community events and weddings. Call Marilyn at (913) 707-8009 or send an email to her at: Marilyn@The InnovativeEvent.com.

Semi-retired arborist - Available for tree and shrub trimming. Call Bob at (913) 231- 6460.

Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. www.GreenSolutionsKC.com.

Fall lawn cleanup Aeration, seeding, fertilizing & leaf removal Excellent references; licensed and insured Local parishioner; free estimates.

Insured; excellent references.

Call Tony at (913) 620-6063 Rodman Lawn Care - Lawn mowing, leaf removal, hedge trimming, power washing, snow removal. Call (913) 548-3002 for a free estimate. Member of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park.

Foley’s Lawn Care - fall is here!

Aeration, verticutting & over-seeding Fall cleanup, mowing, mulch, landscaping & gutters. Free estimates; call (913) 825-4353 www.foleyslawncare.com Serving Johnson County for over 10 years.

Member of St. Joseph Church, Shawnee

Caregiving Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, companionship, care management, and transportation to the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Debbie or Gary.

Looking for high quality home care? Whether you’re looking to introduce care for your family or simply looking to improve your current home care quality, we can help. Our unique approach to home care has earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are familyowned and based in Lenexa. Call Benefits of HomeSenior Care at (913) 422-1591 or visit our website at: www.benefitsofhome.com.

Adept Home Improvements Where quality still counts!

Basement finishing, Kitchens and baths, Electrical and plumbing, Licensed and insured.

(913) 599-7998

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

Roofing insurance specialist - Free estimates; repairs if needed. Hail/wind damage inspections. Insured and reasonable. Call Rob (913) 206-4524.

For Rent For rent - 1 BR, 1 BA apartment in Shawnee near Nieman and Johnson Dr. $500/mo; utilities included.

10911 W. 59th Terr. For a virtual tour, visit the website at: www.shawnee-rentals.com. (913) 649-7596.

Merriam - Large, 2 BR unit in fourplex. Private and quiet area, large country kitchen, private patio.

Electricity is only utility. Call Ken at (913) 484-6942.

Vacation Ski cabin in Winter Park, Colo. – 2 BR, 1 BA, on free ski shuttle route. $110/night. Call (913) 642-3027.

To view, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com.

For Sale Max’s rosaries - Custom-made locally for all occasions – first Communion, confirmation, baptism, graduation. Rosary bracelets and beaded earrings too! I also do repairs. Member of the Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. Call (913) 839-3106.

American Girl-type solid wood doll furniture - Heirloom quality furniture, complete with bedding.

In-home showroom. Open house 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 19 at 5619 Widmer Rd., Shawnee. Call John Hember at (913) 631-4060. Member of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee. Visit the website at: www.bedsandthreads. com.

Tile work - Ceramic tile installation/repairs; kitchen or bathrooms; custom showers and flooring projects. 20 years exp.; insured. Free estimates. Call Frank Womack, In Line Flooring, at (913) 485-0745, or send an email to: inlineflooringkc@gmail.com.

For sale – Single burial plot at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. Section 1-E; lot 29; space 3.

Priced under current market value. Call Joann at (936) 582-4826.

Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.

Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557.

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

Wanted to Buy

Swalms Organizing Service - Basement, garage, attic, shop — any room organized! Items taken to donation sites, trash is bagged, and areas are clean and neat when job is complete. To view before-andafter pictures, visit the website at: www.swalms.com.

Over 20 years of organizing experience; insured. Call Tillar at (913) 375-9115.

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

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

Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work.

Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336.

Master electrician - Licensed in Missouri and Kansas. 35 years experience in residential and commercial electrical needs. Call Rick, L & M Electric, at (913) 362-1501 or (816) 781-1501.

Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates.

JoCo and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896.

Nov. 18 & 19

The Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will host its annual marketplace from 7 - 10 p.m. on Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the parish hall. A number of community vendors will offer a wide variety of products for purchase.

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Is the Lord calling you to be a Capuchin Franciscan friar as a priest or a brother? Consider attending a vocation discernment retreat for men ages 18 - 40 at St. Fidelis Friary in Victoria on Nov. 18 - 20. For information or to register, visit the website at: www. capuchins.org/vocations.

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All Saints Parish will host turkey bingo on Nov. 19 at St. Joseph Church, 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Dinner will be served from 5 - 6 p.m.; bingo will follow. The cost is $8 per adult. For information, call Pat Waliczek at (913) 371-4728.

A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Nov. 19 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. The bereavement ministry will have its monthly meeting following Mass in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be: “Looking at Grief with Verse.”

For information, call (913) 649-2026.

The Mothers of Young Children of Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, will host its annual gift gallery on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the school. Over 45 artisans and vendors will offer items for purchase. The admission cost is $3, payable at the door.

A portion of every purchase is donated to local children’s charities. For information, visit the website at: www.gift gallerykc.com.

Cash for your antiques - Coins, watches, silverware, old rifles and shotguns, pocket knives, old military items, Zippo lighters, duck decoys, antique toys, old signs, old pine or primitive furniture. Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269. *** Want to buy *** Antique or vintage jewelry Single pieces or entire estate Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee Will buy firearms and related accessories One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee.

Miscellaneous Donate a vehicle. Make a difference. Donate your vehicle to Catholic Charities to support those in need. Your tax-deductible donation helps children and families served by Catholic Charities and is an environmentally wise way to recycle your vehicle. Cars for KC Kids is a partnership between Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph. Call 1 (866) 430-9499 or visit the website at: www.cars4kckids.com.

To purchase a classified ad

Send an email to: jennifer@theleaven.com, or call (913) 647-0327. The cost is $17.50 for five lines or less. Each additional line is $1.50.

Maximum ad size is 25 lines.

The Mother Teresa Circle of Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will host a friendship tea at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 19 in Lickteig Hall. The cost is $10 per person. To purchase tickets, call Maxine Rodriguez at (913) 383-2014 or Donna Heit at (913) 402-6843.

St. Joseph-St. Lawrence Church will host its annual fall fest at St. Lawrence Church hall, 211 W. Riley, Easton, on Nov. 19. A soup and chili supper will be served from 4 - 7 p.m. Bingo and raffles will follow dinner.

The 27th annual Viviano Variety Benefit Show will be held on Nov. 19 at Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, Mo. The show will feature performances by Joseph Vincelli, flutist and saxophonist; 4’s Company, barbershop quartet; Savannah Miller, baton artist; the Viviano family; and more.

Proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas.

Tickets cost $35 for reserved seating, or $25 for open seating. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7

p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website at: www.catholic charitiesks.org.

The Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host a Texas hold’em tournament and spaghetti dinner on Nov. 19 in the parish hall. Dinner will be served from 5 - 7 p.m. The cost is: $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 6 -12; children under age 6 eat free. The poker tournament (for adults only) will begin at 7 p.m. A suggested donation of $30 per player is appreciated. For information, call (913) 631-0735.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas More Parish, 11822 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo., will host a Texas hold ‘em tournament on Nov. 19 in the parish hall. Registration is at 7 p.m.; tournament play begins at 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation per player is $30 in advance; $35 at the door. To register in advance, call Dave Markus at (816) 9419368.

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The annual John Paul II Holiday Shoppe, featuring over 40 tables of crafts, jewelry and baked goods, will be held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 and from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Nov. 20 at St. Pius X Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission.

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Christ the King Parish, 5973 S.W. 25th St., Topeka, will host its fall festival from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 20.

A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. The cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 3 - 11; children under age 3 eat free. There will also be a silent auction, a holiday store, bingo, a sweet shop, carnival games and more.

The Men’s Society of St. Casimir Church, 719 Pennsylvania, Leavenworth, will host its annual golumbki dinner from noon - 3 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the parish hall. Carryouts will be available beginning at 10 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults. $4 for children. Meatloaf will also be served.

The Daughters of Isabella, Little Flower Circle No. 503, will host a memorial Mass for deceased loved ones at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Rossiter Hall, 204 S.W. 8th, Topeka. A business meeting, the installation of officers and social time will follow.

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The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Career Exploration: What Should I Be?” from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 21. This program is designed as a first step in looking at personal strengths and preferences to make satisfying career decisions. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

26 St. Rose School, Garnett, will host its annual bierock sale and craft

show from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 at the school, located on E. 4th Ave. Frozen bierocks and cinnamon rolls will be available for carryout.

27 Ten Thousand Villages, 7947 Santa Fe, Overland Park, will donate

15 percent of all sales from 1 - 5 p.m. on Nov. 27 to the Keeler Women’s Center. Shop for the holidays and help the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica fulfill their mission of empowering women in the urban core of Kansas City, Kan., through education, advocacy, and personal and spiritual development.

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Scott on Dec. 3. A deluxe motor coach will depart at 8:15 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The day will include a tour of the Lowell Milken Center, lunch at the Lyons Twin Mansion, a holiday homes tour, and shopping at the annual Stocking Stuffer Craft and Antique Show. The cost is $50 per person. The reservation deadline is Nov. 28. For information or to RSVP, call Kathy at (913) 599-2940 or send an email to her at: Kathy.wilson@hei-eng. com.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer a parenting program, entitled “What to Do Instead of Spanking?,” from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. Both men and women are welcome to attend. For information or to register, call (913) 9068990 or visit the website at: www.mount osb.org/kwc.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer a three-part grief program, entitled ”Coping with Grief During the Holidays,” from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 30. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/kwc.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Couples Talk” from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. This program is recommended for women who want to learn more effective communication skills to improve personal relationships. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb.org/ kwc.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer a retreat for women, entitled “Advent: A Way to Hope,” presented

by Benedictine Sister Bridget Dickason from 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Nov. 30. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www. mountosb.org/kwc.

Dec. 2

The Tom Jacobs Ensemble will perform its annual concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets cost $15 if purchased in November; $25 in December. To purchase tickets, call Jacobs at (816) 619-3499; send an email to him at: tbjacobs@earthlink.net; or visit the website at: www.tomjacobs.com.

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The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held from Dec. 2- 4 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan. Don’t miss this opportunity to rekindle the love you have for each other, renew your vows, and recommit to living out your vocation of marriage. For information or to register, call Ralph and Jan Lewis at (913) 400-7173 or visit the website at: www.neksme.org.

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The Women of Spirit at Holy Spirit Parish, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, will host a day trip to Fort

Sacred Heart Parish, 408 S. Cedar, Ottawa, will host the Southern Region men’s retreat, entitled “Let Go, Let God,” from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Dec. 3. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost of $15 includes a barbecue lunch.

To RSVP, send an email to Mike Wheeler at: mikeinkansas@yahoo.com, or call George Steinberger at (785) 835-6654.

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St. Mary, Purcell, and St. Leo Church, Horton, will host their annual festival of lights Christmas luminaries from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. The route begins at 15th and Central. There will be 20 living scenes of the life of Christ.

The Mothers of Young Children of Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, will host their annual breakfast with St. Nick from 8 a.m. - noon on Dec. 4 in the school cafeteria. The cost is: $6 for adults; $5 for children; or $20 per family.

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The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Back to School: The Way to a Better Life,” an education awareness program, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 5.

The program will focus on educational opportunities, including vocational technical training and academic programs.

For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www. mountosb.org/kwc.

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The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., hosts a monthly book club for women every first Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

This month’s book is “Gonzalez & Daughter Trucking Co.” by María Amparo Escandón. Space is limited. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb. org/kwc.

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Are you or someone you love suffering the effects of abortion? A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, for healing after abortion, will be held from Dec. 9 - 11 in Kansas City, Mo. Both men and women are welcome. For information or to RSVP, call (816) 363-9489; send an email to: rvkcmo@gmail.com; or visit the website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Calendar submissions: Are due at noon on Wednesday, nine days prior to the requested publication date.

Email submissions to: jennifer@theleaven.com or mail to: 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109.

14 COMMENTARY

THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011

THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011

MARK MY WORDS

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“Tthe coaches set that tone of ‘We are one.’

We may not go to the same school, but we are a team.”

Cindy Craig, St. Elizabeth parishioner See story on page 1

THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME Nov. 20 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING Ez 34: 11-12, 15-17; Ps 23: 1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15: 20-26, 28; Mt 25: 31-46 Nov. 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dn 1: 1-6, 8-20; (Ps) Dn 3: 52-56; Lk 21: 1-4 Nov. 22 Cecilia, virgin, martyr Dn 2: 31-45; (Ps) Dn 3: 57-61; Lk 21: 5-11 Nov. 23 Clement I, pope, martyr; Columban, abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, priest, martyr Dn 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; (Ps) Dn 3: 62-67; Lk 21: 12-19 Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Sir 50: 22-24; Ps 138: 1-5; 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Lk 17: 11-19 Nov. 25 Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr Dn 7: 2-14; (Ps) Dn 3: 75-81; Lk 21: 29-33 Nov. 26 Saturday Dn 7: 15-27; (Ps) Dn 3: 82-87; Lk 21: 34-36

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SIMPLY STEWARDSHIP

Becoming an old hand at life

K, this is officially scary. People say that time flies by faster the older you get. Honestly, it seems like only yesterday that I was celebrating my birthday and already another one is coming on Sunday. I need a good laugh right now, and this story does the trick: During a trial in a small Mississippi town, the prosecuting attorney called a tiny, grandmotherly woman to the stand.

After being sworn in, the lawyer asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?”

She responded, “Yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a little boy and, frankly, you’ve been a big disappointment to me. You lie, cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you’re a big shot when you haven’t the brains to realize you’ll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher.”

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?”

“Why, yes, I do,” she replied. “I’ve known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He’s lazy, bigoted, and has a drinking problem. He can’t build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women.

One of them was your wife.”

The defense attorney nearly died.

Suddenly, the judge interrupted and summoned both counselors to the bench.

In a very quiet voice, he said, “If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I’ll send you both to the electric chair!”

Way to go, Mrs. Jones.

Although you regularly see this “true” story bandied about the Internet, often complete with a picture of “Mrs. Jones,” it’s just a funny fabrication. Still, it is amusing and reminds me of the uninhibited honesty that often comes with age.

One of the most humbling and rewarding things that I do as a priest each month is to visit the shut-ins of the parish

and to say Mass at an assisted living facility and at a nursing home. Unlike Mrs. Jones, though, these elderly people are candid in a much more charitable way.

Here are some of the life lessons I’ve learned from them: While they’re very aware of their aches and pains — which are often quite severe and challenging — those infirmities pale in the face of their deep faith in God’s help and presence in their lives.

I’m always uplifted by their confident belief in, and eagerness to see, Jesus and their loved ones in heaven.

The elderly have a deep appreciation for the sacraments. Particularly during the anointing of the sick, my eyes often tear up as I put oil on wrinkled foreheads and arthritic hands. So many times, these senior citizens express great dismay that they’re no longer able to come to Mass. They miss the joy and support that comes from gathering with fellow Catholics. Whenever I’m feeling exhausted at the prospect of celebrating “yet another Mass,” I think of those confined to care facilities or home and realize how blessed I am to have the health and opportunity to be at Mass.

These older Catholics also remind me of how much the smallest things can mean to them: Spending a few minutes visiting, singing “Happy birthday” on someone’s special day, or passing out some holy cards — all of these bring a smile and a little light to an often long and lonely day.

Seeing these seniors using a computer or reading books on a Kindle reminds me that we never stop learning in life and that “new tricks” can always be learned if

you’re willing to take a risk.

And they love to laugh and make me laugh. Several years ago at the nursing center, a resident was brought into the room where we had Mass. She’d just gotten out of bed and was still a little foggy.

She practically shouted, “Where am I?” A woman next to her said that she was at Mass.

“What?” the sleepy woman asked. Patiently, her neighbor said, “Mass! We’re having Catholic Mass!”

“Who’s doing it?” was her next question. “Father Mark. Father Mark from Sacred Heart!” came the reply.

“Oh,” she responded, loud enough for the whole room to hear. “He’s so handsome!”

Granted, she was half-asleep and had probably left her glasses in her room . . . but, still, her comment warmed my heart!

Although I’m not there yet, this prayer for the golden years reminds me of how I can better treat the aging: “Blessed are they who understand/ My faltering step and palsied hand.

Blessed are they who know my ears today/Must strain to catch the things they say.

Blessed are they who seem to know/ That my eyes are dim and my wits are slow.

Blessed are they with a cheery smile/ Who stop to chat for a little while.

Blessed are they who never say,/“You’ve told that story twice today.”

Blessed are they who know the ways/ To bring back memories of yesterdays.

Blessed are they who make it known/ That I’m loved, respected, and not alone.

Blessed are they who ease the days/ On my journey Home, in loving ways.”

As I celebrate a new year of life, I pray that I — like these elders — may embody the adage that says: When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced.

Live your life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.

SECOND THOUGHTS ON THE SECOND READING

Christ defeats death through our resurrection

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or years during the 20th century, the United States struggled with the Soviet Union in the Cold War. As the leader of communist forces arrayed against the free world, the Soviet Union clearly stood out as the United States’ principal enemy. That enemy was effectively defeated with the collapse of communism. The Soviet Union dissolved.

Russia and a OUR LORD JESUS variety of other CHRIST THE KING states took its 1 Cor 15: 20-26, 28 place.

But even though the Cold War has ended, we are still dealing with its aftermath. During the Cold War, the number of nuclear arms rose to an extremely high level, because of the arms race. The Soviet Union lost that race, but many of those nuclear arms remain, stockpiled in Russia and in other remnants of the Soviet empire, sometimes under loose security. If any of those armaments were to end up in the hands of a rogue state or terrorists, it could be a disaster for the United States. In a sense, we

still have an enemy from the Cold War to defeat.

This scenario can provide us some insight into Sunday’s second reading, 1 Cor 15: 20-26, 28. It also is concerned about a struggle between good and evil. In this case, Christ the king fights against “every sovereignty and every authority and power.” It is war on a cosmic scale. But even after Christ has defeated them, he still will have one more enemy left to deal with.

Ordinarily, we consider the devil as God’s prime opponent, as the embodiment of evil. After all, the devil is the one who tempts us to sin, to lead us away from God. The devil even dared to tempt Jesus Christ, although unsuccessfully, while he was in the desert

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(Mk 1:12-15; Mt 4:1-11; Lk 4:1-13).

It may come as a surprise, then, to hear death described as the ultimate enemy. But that is exactly the case in Sunday’s second reading. St. Paul writes that “the last enemy to be destroyed is death.”

We tend to think of death as the natural end to the life cycle. It is the way that God created us. Our bodies are not made to last forever.

But in St. Paul’s way of thinking, death comes as the punishment for sin.

That is why he writes: “The wages of sin is death” (Rom 6:23).

That is why, even after Christ has defeated the cosmic forces of evil, he still has a cleanup operation left to perform. The results of sin must be eliminated. Death must be destroyed.

And Christ will accomplish that through the resurrection. We will receive new bodies, glorified bodies, made to last forever.

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

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A community of faith serves love at fundraisers

y mom always said it didn’t matter what you were wearing, as long as you wore a smile.

As the third child of six, hand-medowns were the staple of my wardrobe throughout my growing up years in western Kansas. With an August birthday, I typically received a new school outfit or sweater of my own as a birthday gift and was always eager to wear my new clothes, even if the temperature climbed into the 90s in September.

The fairgrounds in Hutchinson were located about three blocks from our house and I remember a particularly hot Kansas State Fair when, overheated from proudly wearing my new fall sweater and woozy from carnival rides,

I took comfort in the air-conditioned food booth of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of our Hutchinson parishes. The bustling, busy “church ladies” made sure I was well before they let me leave their booth, where the aroma of hot Mexican food compounded my temporary condition.

Last weekend, the good people at St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee conducted their fundraising auction for St. Joseph School. The Nigro brothers did their usual good job cajoling guests into

bidding high on the many donated objects. Father Mike Hawken won a 50-inch plasma television in a game and promptly re-donated it to be auctioned off for an additional $3,000.

My parish, Holy Trinity in Paola, sponsored its annual autumn bazaar on Sunday. I helped with cleanup while Nick Hart and his wife Connie washed dozens of heavy pots and pans that were used to prepare the meal for 768 people, 70 more than the number served last year. The parish deposited more than $10,000 in the bank from its fundraising effort.

These activities are traditions in our parishes, and I hope that everyone supports these causes with as much enthusiasm as any fundraising event: a race or a walk or a charitable gala. These stewardship activities are coordinated by teams of volunteers

who donate hours and hours of service to make them happen. Their commitment to their parishes and schools is a demonstration of their compassion and concern for the people served by the parish. The students in the schools, the adults who receive pastoral care and the sacraments — and all of us — benefit from their time and talent.

I will always remember the kindness of the ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe on that hot September day when I was a child. I will always appreciate the generosity of those who make our parish and school fundraisers successes.

May God bless all the volunteers and the many donors for their love and care for the church in northeast Kansas at this time of Thanksgiving.

Lesle Knop is the executive director of stewardship and development. You can send an email to her at: lknop@archkck.org.

¿QUÉ PASA? — IN HISPANIC MINISTRY

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Catholics need to take missionary mandate seriously

n my last column I began by quoting a series of figures to indicate something of the state of the Hispanic community in the United States and how it relates to the future of the Catholic Church.

Well, I am back to offer a few suggestions about what we might do in terms of the new evangelization and the Hispanic presence in our country.

However, before getting to that, allow me to offer you a few more figures for reflection: • 50 million — the number of Hispanics now living in the United States • 2 — Hispanics in the United States are the second biggest Latino “country”

in the world.

• 2041 — the estimated date when whites will become the minority in the United States • 40 — the percentage of secondgeneration Latino Catholics who give up their faith • 1731 — the date when the cathedral in San Antonio was established What can we say about these new numbers? We can clearly say that the community has been in the United States before George Washington, and that they continue to grow. And so, if we want to see the Catholic Church grow, it

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is time to take our missionary mandate seriously and really embrace Hispanic Catholics.

To make the new evangelization a reality among Hispanics, I suggest the following three key goals: 1) A comprehensive commitment to Hispanic youth — We have invested a lot of money in Catholic schools and they are wonderful institutions for sharing the Catholic faith. I really wish we could send everyone to them but, when it comes to Hispanics, only three to four percent are attending Catholic schools.

What about the other 97 percent? I think it is time to invest money and resources in improving our religious education programs so we do not lose the second generation. How about youth ministry? In our archdiocese, there is not one single Hispanic working full time in youth ministry.

2) A moratorium on immigrant bashing — This attitude is not helping

the cause of the new evangelization.

No doubt we have all sorts of opinions regarding undocumented immigrants.

But let’s be honest for a moment: Even if all the undocumented left tomorrow, we would still have 40 million-plus to offer pastoral care to. So let’s keep this in mind as we go about our missionary mandate.

3) Embrace the Hispanic community — They are 50 million strong in the United States and over 100,000 of them are in the archdiocese. So we as church need to seek out the Hispanic community and truly welcome them with Christian hospitality by opening wide the doors of our parishes.

In the end, we have no choice: We either work with the Hispanic community or we lose them!

Father Pat Murphy, CS, is the archdiocesan animator for the office of Hispanic ministry.

16 LOCAL NEWS

THE LEAVEN • NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Leaven photo by Jill Ragar Esfeld

Seven men generously gave of their time to help coach St. Ann/St. Elizabeth this past season. Of the seven, only one had a son on the team. The coaches are: (from left) Satchel Rhodes, Nelson Young, and Jason Flood from St. Elizabeth; Scott Schultz and Tom Claas from St. Ann; and Ryan Hoshor from St. Elizabeth.

Kids turn losing records into winning attitude Continued from page 1 It was an example the players sorely needed at first.

“I wasn’t totally excited because I wanted to have our own team and just stay with my friends,” said St. Ann quarterback John Schultz. “And I knew it would be kind of awkward meeting a whole bunch of new guys.”

“We wanted to show them how hardhitting a football team we were,” countered Jake. “But eventually, we got to know them better and found out we were actually a pretty good team together.”

The first few practices were challenging. Many boys had to relinquish their former positions and learn a new one in the short time before official play began.

That’s where the boys’ Catholic education came in handy.

The players followed their coaches’ suggestions unselfishly, said John, because they’d learned in school to treat others as they would want to be treated.

“So we knew how to accept each other,” he said.

“It’s great what our Catholic schools have instilled in these young men,” said Flood, “because, when we came together, they were very unselfish.”

“It took about two or three practices,” admitted Schultz, but then “they really came together as a team.”

The unified spirit paid off.

Not only did the combined team win.

It kept on winning.

“This wasn’t about football this year. It was about coming together, giving and taking.

It was about being there for one another and that unity.”

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Jason Flood St. Ann/St. Elizabeth football coach By the end of the season, St. Ann/St. Elizabeth was playing for the championship.

Quarterback down

In the final game against Prince of Peace School from Olathe, St. Ann/St. Elizabeth was leading 14-12 at the start of the fourth quarter.

Then the unthinkable happened.

John suffered a concussion and had to be taken out of the game.

“It was a kick return,” he said. “I returned the ball and I was running and two guys hit me — a bad hit.”

“I was on the sideline and I saw what happened,” recalled his father. “I was sprinting out to the field before he hit the ground. I knew it was a pretty hard hit.”

The team waited tensely as doctors came from the stands to check on John.

After 10 minutes, the cart was brought out to take him off the field.

“The crowd was applauding,” recalled Schultz. “And I told John, ‘You need to let them know you’re OK; give them a thumbs up or something.’

“And he raised his hand up, and the crowd just erupted. It was very emotional.”

Schultz went with his son to Children’s Mercy Hospital.

“I was told after we left that the team was extremely emotional,” he said.

But emotion is a funny business on the football field.

Schultz heard later that his son’s injury left the young team “very motivated to work as hard as they could to get the win,” he said.

Teamwork Derek Lester had played the quarterback position for St. Elizabeth’s team the previous season. But he hadn’t thrown a pass in a game since.

“He ended up having to quarterback in the championship game,” said Craig.

“And he hadn’t quarterbacked the whole season.”

Like the boys had all season, however, Derek rose to the occasion.

The team managed to hold on for the win.

Still, said Jake, it was no longer just about winning. It was also about the teammate he had known only a few short weeks.

“We won it for John,” said Jake simply.

“Our chants were for him when it was over,” he added.

‘So long’ It was that kind of spirit that was expressed by all the boys at a recent St. Elizabeth School assembly when their St. Ann teammates visited to present the championship trophy.

“Each one of the eighth-grade St. Elizabeth boys got up and said a little bit about what the season meant,” said Schultz. “And then we had one young man get up and speak on behalf of St. Ann.” “It wasn’t about just winning the championship,” said Flood. “It was what they gained as individuals.”

“That’s what’s cool about it,” he continued.

“This wasn’t about football this year.

It was about coming together, giving and taking. It was about being there for one another and that unity.”

When the assembly ended, the teammates had a hard time parting.

“They all got choked up,” said Craig.

“The St. Ann kids didn’t want to leave.”

The team coaches, who had more experience parting with friends, told the boys, “It isn’t goodbye.

“It’s ‘So long.’”

“Eight weeks and these young men have memories and friends for a lifetime,” said Flood after the assembly. “As a coach, it was just one of those special years you have.”