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New priest assignments announced

ather John A. Riley, vicar general/chancellor, announced the following appointments made by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, effective July 1 unless otherwise noted:

Pastors Father Gerard Alba, from parochial vicar for Church of the Nativity, Leawood, to pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Mission, with residence at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Overland Park.

Father Gerard Alba

Father Bruce Ansems

Father Nicholas Ashmore

Father Francis Bakyor

Father Mohan Bathineni

Father Kenneth Clem

Father Daniel Coronado

Father William Fisher

Deacon Andrew Gaffney

Father Colin Haganey

Father Ken Kelly

Deacon Sudeep Kodigandla

Father Ray May

Father Anthony Mersmann

Father William McEvoy

Father John Samineni

Father Daniel Stover

Father Anthony Williams

Father Nicholas Ashmore, from parochial vicar for Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, and chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park, to pastor of St. Catherine Parish, Emporia, and St. Joseph Parish, Olpe. Father Kenneth Clem, from parochial vicar for Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Ottawa. Father Daniel Coronado, from pastor of St. Catherine Parish, Emporia, and St. Joseph Parish, Olpe, to pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Topeka. Father Colin Haganey, from parochial vicar for Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood, to pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Burlington; St. Patrick Parish, Emerald; St. Joseph Parish, Waverly; and St. Teresa Parish, Westphalia. Father William McEvoy, from priestly sabbatical, to pastor of St. Joseph–St. Lawrence Parish, Easton, and chaplain of University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth.

Parochial administrators Father Francis Bakyor, from pastor of St. Joseph–St. Lawrence Parish, Easton, to parochial administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Louisburg. Father Daniel Stover, to parochial administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Burlington, St. Patrick Parish in Emerald, St. Joseph Parish in Waverly, and St. Teresa Parish, Westphalia, effective May 12 through June 30, and continuing as pastor of Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, and St. John the Baptist, Greeley.

Parochial vicars Father Mohan Bathineni, from

parochial vicar for Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park, to parochial vicar for Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood. (Note: A parochial vicar will be appointed for Church of the Ascension in early June.) Deacon Andrew Gaffney, from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to parochial vicar for Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, and chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Overland Park. Deacon Sudeep Kodigandla, from completion of seminary formation and ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to parochial vicar for Church of the Nativity, Leawood. Father Ray May, from parochial administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Topeka, to parochial vicar for Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park,

and chaplain of Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas. Father Anthony Mersmann, from parochial vicar for Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, to parochial vicar for Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, and continuing as chaplain of Bishop Miege High School, Roeland Park.

Retirements Father William Fisher, from priestly sabbatical, to retirement from parish administrative responsibilities, effective May 1. Father Ken Kelly, from pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Mission, to retirement from parish administrative responsibilities. Father Anthony Williams, from pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Ottawa,

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to providing sacramental assistance to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, Topeka, and retirement from parish administrative responsibilities.

Sabbaticals and leave Father Bruce Ansems, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Louisburg, and adjutant judicial vicar, granted a priestly sabbatical.

Other Father John Samineni, from parochial administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Burlington, St. Patrick Parish in Emerald, St. Joseph Parish in Waverly, and St. Teresa Parish, Westphalia, to returning to his home diocese, the Diocese of Cuddapah, India, effective May 12.

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Help the church provide real choices to pregnant women

t has been reported that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his family have been relocated because of death threats. Why? Because Justice Alito authored a draft majority opinion that, if adopted, would overturn the Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The other justices who are believed to support the overturn of Roe have been subjected to hostile demonstrations at their homes. On Mother’s Day, Wisconsin Family Action Office — a group that advocates for policies supporting marriage, family, the protection of human life and religious liberty — was firebombed. Graffiti on the side of the damaged building threatened: “If abortions aren’t safe, then you aren’t either.” Jane’s Revenge, a pro-abortion group, claimed responsibility. With the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding a Mississippi statute to be issued between now and the end of June and the vote on the Kansas “Value Them Both” amendment occurring in early August, the national and local news is filled with articles pertaining to abortion. With the vast majority of the secular press having become abortion advocates, it is nearly impossible to find fair, objective and factual reporting. Once again, I encourage every member of the archdiocese to vote in favor of the “Value Them Both” amendment. While I earnestly hope that someday Kansas will protect every mother and unborn child from the tragedy that results from every abortion, the “Value Them Both” amendment will not ban abortion. What it will do is return to the people of Kansas through their elected representatives the ability to determine public policy

LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN regarding abortion. It will correct the false claim of the Kansas Supreme Court that the Kansas Constitution contains a right to abortion. It will allow the state Legislature to protect Kansas from becoming a destination state for abortion. “Value Them Both” will allow the people of Kansas, not a few unelected judges, to decide whether taxpayers should be coerced to fund abortion; whether parents have a right to know about their minor daughter’s pregnancy; whether women have a right to know about the possible physical and psychological consequences of abortion; whether mothers have a right to see ultrasound images of their child; and whether abortion facilities are required to observe health and safety standards. It is important not only to vote in favor of “Value Them Both,” but to be knowledgeable about the amendment in order to be able to encourage family, friends, neighbors and co-workers also to vote in favor of “Value Them Both.” With the disinformation originating from the abortion industry and being disseminated by a complicit media, we should not be surprised that many people are confused about abortion. Legalized abortion has been sold as a foundational right for the health and equality

of women. Abortion has been promoted as a woman’s right to choose. This slogan is an incomplete sentence. No one is in favor of all choices. Every law limits our choices. We must ask the question: What is being chosen? Every abortion destroys a unique human life. Ironically, we know more about the beginning of human life today than at any previous point of human history. Follow the science. We know today that at the moment of conception a new, unique human life has begun. The tiny embryo has a unique DNA, different from the genetic code of both mother and father. There is no authentic scientific confusion about the beginning of human life. Consider modern fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). There are significant moral problems with in vitro fertilization, but this technology illustrates that fertilization of the female egg by a male sperm is the necessary beginning for a new human life. What is chosen in every abortion is the destruction of a unique human being who can never be replicated. Current public policy places all the responsibility upon the woman in the so-called choice of abortion. In so doing, it absolves men from any responsibility to care for and support his child and his or her mother. It should not surprise us that the legalization of abortion was led and

initiated by men, who recruited high profile modern feminists to become the face of the pro-abortion movement. The reality is that most women who have abortions do so because they believe they have no other choice. Abortion does not value women and their unique ability to nurture a new human life within their womb. Abortion liberates men from any responsibility to mother and child and entices and encourages women to attack an essential part of their femininity. In addition to supporting “Value Them Both,” this is also a moment for Catholics to renew and deepen our commitment to supporting abortion alternative ministries. The bishops of the United States initiated Walking with Moms in Need two years ago, challenging every Catholic to help provide real choices for pregnant women. We need to support our pregnancy resource centers — not only financially, but with our time and talent as well. Abortion advocates accuse pro-lifers of only caring about the birth of the child. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our pregnancy resource centers not only accompany mothers through the pregnancy but for several years after the birth. Our church and the pro-life community strive to surround every woman experiencing an untimely pregnancy with a community of support and love. We are committed to helping mothers and children, not only survive but thrive. If you are experiencing a difficult pregnancy or know someone who is, come to one of our Catholic parishes or to Catholic Charities. Give us the opportunity to connect you with resources to assist you with good prenatal care and

ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN’S CALENDAR May 20 Holy Hour and dinner with those to be ordained deacons — Christ the King, Topeka May 21 Transitional deacon ordination — Christ the King, Topeka May 23 Archdiocesan Finance Council board meeting — chancery May 24 Envisioning Team meeting — chancery Administrative Team meeting — chancery Holy Hour with those to be ordained priests — archbishop’s residence May 25 Confirmation — Our Lady of Unity, Kansas City, Kansas May 26 Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas meeting — chancery Confirmation — St. Mary-St. Anthony, Kansas City, Kansas May 27 Rehearsal, Holy Hour and dinner with those to be ordained as priests — Cathedral May 28 Priesthood ordination — Cathedral May 29 Archdiocesan adult confirmation — Cathedral May 31 Basic Theology graduation — Hispanic Ministry — Savior Pastoral Center June 1 Wyandotte Pregnancy Center lunch June 2 Catholic Education Foundation board meeting — Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kansas June 3 CFNEK continuing ed program Mass — Savior

help find solutions to economic, housing, educational or employment challenges. We are eager to walk with you at this special moment in your life. Our church also wants to help those who have had an abortion or who assisted someone else to have an abortion and now deeply regret their choice. We want to help you find healing and reconciliation. The Gospel of Jesus is all about mercy. Contact our Project Rachel or

Project Joseph ministries. The Lord wants to heal the wounds of grief and guilt that result from abortion. This is a moment of great promise and opportunity for our nation and state. The pro-life path is not one of violence, threats and intimidation. It is one, rather, of compassion, love and mercy. The Lord wants to empower each of us to be part of building a culture of life and a civilization of love, where abortion will be unthinkable.

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann blessed a veterans memorial at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Topeka on May 5. Assisting the archbishop is master of ceremonies Father Anthony Saiki, left, and Father Peter Jaramillo, SSA, who grew up in the parish and served as an Army chaplain.

Our Lady of Guadalupe veterans memorial blessed By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org

OPEKA — It was the last place Richard Vasquez, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish here, visited before he left for the Vietnam War. Vasquez, a member of the 9th Infantry Division that served in the Tet Offensive of 1968, said he — like so many other parishioners who have served in the nation’s military — stopped at his church specifically to ask the parish’s patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, for her protection. Arriving home from the war but prior to going anywhere else, he said he and countless others returned to the church to offer prayers of thanksgiving for their safe return. Now Vasquez and all military veterans of the parish have a place of honor there. On May 5, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann blessed a veterans memorial on the church property’s south side. The $10,000 granite monument stands six feet high and features the emblems of the country’s various military branches. Between the emblems and an American flag is a depiction of St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the military. Money for the monument was raised

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Members of the U.S. military were on hand for the blessing of the new veterans memorial. The granite monument stands six feet high and features the emblems of the country’s various military branches. Pictured from left are: Chris Hernandez, Roger Wilson, Robert Romero and Chris Ortega. by selling memorial bricks. The bricks sit at the monument’s base and are engraved with the names of military veterans from the parish, as well as their service dates, ranks, places they served and military honors. “We were able to sell approximately 150 bricks. So, that was very fortunate for us to do so. Now that the monument is up and displayed, more

and more families want to purchase a brick,” Vasquez said. Applications for memorial bricks will be accepted for the foreseeable future. After paying for the monument, the bricklaying work and other expenses, Vasquez said the remainder of any funds raised will be donated to the parish. President Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann

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During the actual dedication, Father Peter Jaramillo, SSA, who hails from the parish and who served in the Army, said many of the veterans who worked tirelessly toward the memorial’s completion served during the Vietnam War era. “It was a time when there was a lack of appreciation for our nation’s veterans, and these men gave thanks to almighty God for their service and were grateful to come back home alive and so thus the inspiration for this monument is the story that they tell,” he said. This monument, he added, symbolizes an awareness of and a pride in the vital contribution of the Guadalupe community. “It says look at what the MexicanAmerican people have done, continue to do, and [how they] are proud of their history and love for this country and love for the church,” he said. For Vasquez, who first approached then-pastor Father Jerry Arano-Ponce in 2019, and saw the project through from conceptualization to dedication, the memorial is a dream come true. “My dream is now fulfilled,” he said, “and we have a place of honor in our community where our soldiers who gave everything for our country can be remembered. “I am so thrilled the monument was erected on our church property. It’s an honor for us.” Managing Editor Anita McSorley anita.mcsorley@theleaven.org

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Democrats for Life head campaigns for ‘Value Them Both’ By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — “It ain’t necessarily so,” isn’t just an old Broadway show tune. It’s also something to keep in mind when considering Democrats and the pro-life movement. The common assumption, based on a kernel of truth, is that Republicans are pro-life and Democrats are pro-choice. But it ain’t necessarily so, according to Kristen Day, president of the national organization Democrats for Life, based in Fairfax, Virginia. Day was in Johnson County on May 10 to build support in her party for the “Value Them Both” vote this coming Aug. 2. This amendment to the state constitution would restore the power to regulate abortion to the Kansas Legislature. That power was taken away by an April 26, 2019, interpretation of the Kansas Constitution by the Kansas Supreme Court. “We have been working with some Democrats in Kansas to mobilize and support the ‘Value Them Both’ amendment,” said Day. “This issue has become so politicized. People assume that if you’re Democrat, you shouldn’t vote for anything promoted by the pro-life movement.” “This, what is happening in Kansas, is so egregious that we thought it was important that Democrats understood that it was the right thing to do to support this amendment,” she continued. “It’s not a partisan agenda. There’s nothing here other than to make sure legislators have the right to enact laws to provide health and safety regulations to protect women when it comes to abortion.” Admittedly, pro-life Democrats struggle to make their voices heard in their party, said Day. On the national level, pro-life Democrats have been told that they have no place or vote in their party, said Ann Marie Alvey, archdiocesan coordinator for Project Rachel and Project Joseph, two post-abortive healing ministries for women and men. The recent meeting of Kansas prolife Democrats didn’t have a huge turnout — but some pro-life Democrats did

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Kristen Day, left, president of the national organization Democrats for Life based in Fairfax, Virginia, was in Johnson County on May 10 to build support in her party for the “Value Them Both” vote on Aug. 2. Here, she talks with Danielle Underwood, director of communications for Kansans for Life. show up, said Alvey. And it’s the same story all over the nation, said Day. Here and there, swimming against the current of official party opposition, pro-life Democrats are taking strong, principled stands. Alvey believes more Democrats would vote for pro-life legislation — especially for “Value Them Both” — if they really understood the issues. The Democrats for Life have produced two statements explaining their support for “Value Them Both.” They’re being used to good effect. “One woman I invited [to the May 10 meeting] said she already got two votes [for ‘Value Them Both’],” said Alvey. “She said, ‘I gave [two other Democrats] the sheets and they said, ‘Nope, we’re voting no.’ She told them, ‘Please, just read these, please,’ and they did. And then they said, ‘You’ve got our vote.’ “That’s because it was explained to them. They saw the issues in truth.

I think that there is a lot of fear and a lot of assumptions about what ‘Value Them Both’ is, and people are operating off those assumptions, and they are not true. When you do a little bit of digging [they see] ‘Value Them Both’ doesn’t ban abortion. It really protects women by regulating the abortion industry.” Although much has been written about political polarization between Democrats and Republicans, the issue is nonpartisan, according to Lucrecia Nold, public policy specialist with the Kansas Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the Catholic bishops of Kansas. “Our research shows that there are a sizable number of members of the Democrat Party who support ‘Value Them Both,’” said Nold. “We desperately need pro-life Democrats to show other pro-life Democrats who are living in the shadows of our current political scene that it’s not only

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OK to support ‘Value Them Both,’ but it is a reflection of what used to be a core tenet of the Democrat Party — protection for the most vulnerable in our society.” Nold called Day “fearless and principled, while also being strategic in how she works behind the scenes.” She can be a real force to unite pro-life Democrats in Kansas and make a difference in the “Value Them Both” campaign. “Kristen Day has been to Kansas twice in the past few months, listening and working closely with us on getting our message out about ‘Value Them Both,’” said Nold. “We certainly hope she comes back to Kansas as the campaign heats up. She has a standing invitation from the Kansas Catholic Conference. It’s safe to say we haven’t seen the last of Kristen Day.” For more information about the amendment, go to the website at: value themboth.com.

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Tomorrow’s nursing students learn the hard way By Susan McCabe Special to The Leaven

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Benedictine College senior nursing student Sarah Daskiewicz (left) takes instruction from Jackie Harris, DNP, APRN, director of the department of nursing at Benedictine College, Atchison, during a training session.

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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Training to be a nurse is a challenge in itself, given the nature of the work. But add a global pandemic to the mix, and the training that today’s nursing students receive just got that much more rigorous. Two local Catholic colleges recognized the impact the pandemic would have on training the next generation of nurses and quickly made adjustments to prepare students for a new normal. Although the schools cannot change the curriculum without approval from the nursing faculty, college curriculum committee and Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), their delivery of clinical experiences has changed — a critical part of a nursing education, according to Jackie Harris, DNP, APRN, director of the department of nursing at Benedictine College in Atchison. “Our faculty members have been working hard to meet the needs of our students. We have lost clinical sites because they have become COVID units. It has been difficult to find qualified clinical nursing instructors since the pay for nurses in the hospital have increased significantly. Competing with these wages is a challenge,” Harris said. To address the shortage of clinical sites, Benedictine has increased its simulations and hired an adjunct faculty member to help with increased lab hours. Similarly, Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, has added more classroom simulcasts so that instruction can flow from room to room and allow for in-person lessons and clinical simulations, said Patty Palmietto, MSN, RN, Donnelly’s director of nursing. Over the course of the pandemic there have been other challenges, too, including a shortage of COVID tests, N95 masks and other equipment, as well as illness among the students who contracted the virus. Additionally, nursing schools have faced the same challenges to vaccinate their population that all institutions have dealt with. But there have been some silver linings, said Palmietto. “We have become very involved with the Unified Government [of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas] and have taken over some of their vaccination clinics starting in May of 2021 to help ease the stress of their normal vaccination people,” Palmietto said. “We also have given vaccinations and COVID-19 tests from Donnelly to the community, and the nursing department took over COVID-19 screenings for Bishop Ward High School when the

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students were able to return to school.” For nursing students, such as Benedictine College senior Sarah Daskiewicz, there have been personal challenges as well. “It’s not uncommon that people will ask me what nursing school is like [amid] the COVID-19 pandemic. I never quite know how to answer this question because I never had the chance to experience nursing before the pandemic,” Daskiewicz said. But she admits that she experiences the stress of the “more highly regulated clinical experiences,” due to COVID, and there’s always the fear of getting sick. But perhaps the greatest challenge

is all about her patients: “the decreased ability to truly connect with others face-to-face, without masks blocking our smiles.” However, it has also made Daskiewicz appreciate and admire those who have fought for students to obtain clinical placements. Nursing school in a pandemic has not been easy, she said, but the struggle has provided her with a renewed opportunity to redefine why she is studying nursing. “I believe that those of us who graduate from nursing school at this time will be equipped with uniquely shaped skills of perseverance and determination,” she said. “It is my hope that we can take our experiences as students and allow them to form us as nurses who are unafraid to let the craziness of the outside world affect our patient care and help us focus on what is important in our individual interactions with our patients and with our team.” Our communities will need more nurses, as more leave the profession, said Stephanie Sisk, APRN, a nurse with Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. In fact, more nurses who were employed in other roles are now being asked to return to bedside, patient care, she said. “We’ve lost plenty of nurses to retirement or to burnout,” Sisk said. “Now that we’re in [another] round of the pan-

demic, our staffing crisis is extremely serious. It’s going to take years to come back to a place of ‘good’ staffing.” Moving forward, nursing schools will continue to adjust, Palmietto said. She believes that even if the pandemic ended today, new protocols and practices have emerged that will benefit staff and patients in the years ahead. That’s not to say the schools don’t need resources — one of which is prayer, Harris said. “All health care workers need your prayers — we are exhausted. Parishioners can support health care workers by acknowledging their sacrifices and provide a listening ear to hear our struggles,” Harris said. “We need more nurses. We need nurses educated by Catholic schools,” she added. “Ethical issues will get more complicated. We need nurses to support Catholic values and advocate for those patients who are unable to advocate for themselves. It is challenging to be a nurse, but it is rewarding.” It’s a sentiment echoed by Palmietto. “Health care workers are very similar to Catholics in that we rally around each other, we pick each other up, we pray together, we get through it and meet on the other side,” Palmietto said.

Holy Family Parish, Eudora, receives grant to restore windows

UDORA — Holy Family Parish here received a grant of $29,000 from the Douglas County Natural and Cultural Heritage Council for the restoration of stained-glass windows in the original Holy Family Church. The church, at 301 E. Ninth St., was built in 1864 and added onto in 1897. It is the oldest Catholic church in Kansas still in use and listed on the National Historic Register. The 18 current windows and 2 transoms were installed in 1943. Project plans include major restoration

of six extensively damaged windows, repair of minor holes and cracks in eight windows, cleaning of all windows, removal of the windows to repair the openings, and installation of a vented frame system and clear protective coverings. The total cost of the project is estimated at more than $80,000. The work is expected to be completed in early 2023. For church tours, call the parish office between 9 a.m. and noon, Mondays through Thursdays, at (785) 542-2788.

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Theresa and Dan Springer, members of Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas C i t y , Kansas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3. The couple was married on June 3, 1972, at St. Mary Church, Clifton. They have two sons — Marc and Chris — and four grandchildren.

Martha “Susan” (Hensler) and Richard Soenen, members of Holy Spirit Parish, Overland Park, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family. The couple was married on May 26, 1972, at St. Agnes Church, Roeland Park. Their children are: Mark and Jill. They also have five grandchildren.

Terri and Greg Jones, members of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family. The couple was married on June 3, 1972, at St. Lawrence Church, Indianapolis. Their children are: Chad Jones, Westminister, Colorado; and Chris Jones, Overland Park. They also have six grandchildren.

Mary and Glenn “Frank” Sander, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20. The couple was married on May 20, 1972, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca. Their children are: Christina Wertenberger, Jamie Akin, Jill Watt and Kimberly Sidarous. They also have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Loueen and Glen Swoyer, members of Good S h e p h e r d Parish, Shawnee, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. The couple was married June 1, 1957, at St. Dominic Church, Holton. Their children are: Greg Swoyer, Bob Swoyer, Janet Chancellor and Linda Slaven. They also have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Ken and Judy (Schunk) Buschow, members of Holy Angels Parish, B a s e h o r, will celebrate their 60th we d d i n g anniversary on May 26. The couple was married on May 26, 1962, at Holy Trinity Church in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Their children are: Julie Newman and Brenda Blunck. They also have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Daniel and Judy (McGovney) Paulsen, members of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20. The couple was married by Father William Vogel on May 20, 1972, at Sacred Heart Church, Pratt. They have a son, Christopher. Gary and Susan Henry, members of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Seneca, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3. The couple was married on June 3, 1972, at St. James Church, Wetmore. A family celebration will be held at a later date. Their children are: Jason Henry and Christen Robinson. They also have five grandchildren. Francis and Carol Hefner, members of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 26. The couple was married on May 26, 1962, at St. Joseph Church, Topeka. Their children are: Craig and Keith Hefner. They also have five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Nun to celebrate being a founder of NETWORK In the winter of 1971, Ursuline Sister Angela Fitzpatrick left for a trip to Washington, D.C., which convinced her to be socially active for the rest of her life. She was an Ursuline Sister of Paola for six years at the time, serving as a pastoral associate at Holy Trinity Parish in Kansas City, Missouri. Sister Angela Sister Helen Fitzpatrick Marie Neal, a member of her community’s peace and justice committee, asked Sister Angela to join her for this meeting of women religious who wanted to create a group to engage in political activism for social justice. After a few days of discussion and debate, The Network was formed in April 1972. Now called NETWORK, the organization opened its doors in Washington. Its early lobbying priorities included: international poverty, congressional reform, minimum wage, child care, consumer protection, the environment, farmworker rights, health care, opposition to the Vietnam War, prison reform, tax fairness, welfare reform and women’s rights. On April 21-23, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Justice Ablaze Gala in Washington with Sister Angela in attendance.

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School of Faith hosts rosary rally to kick off week of activities By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org

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VERLAND PARK — On Pentecost, June 5, the Holy Family School of Faith is hosting a rosary rally in support of the “Value Them Both” amendment at Fiorella’s in Overland Park. Although gates open at 4 p.m., said Chris Hillyer, membership director of the Holy Family School of Faith, the actual event begins days earlier on May 27. It is then that the School of Faith, through its daily podcast, will start a novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the unborn, asking for “an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to come through Mary to convert the hearts and minds of all of Our Lady’s children throughout the world to reject the culture of death and create a culture of life.” The Fiorella event will serve, however, as the event kickoff to a week’s worth of activities planned around the state, all aimed at encouraging people to pray and mobilize in support of the “Value Them Both” amendment, which will

Date: Pentecost Sunday, June 5 Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.; program begins at 6 and ends at 8 p.m. Place: Fiorella’s Event Venue 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park Bring: • Food for your family • Lawn chairs • Flowers for Our Lady of Guadalupe

LEAVEN PHOTO BY KATHRYN WHITE

The Holy Family School of Faith is hosting a rosary rally in support of the “Value Them Both” amendment at the Fiorella’s Event Center in Overland Park on June 5. Last year’s event drew a large crowd as it prayed its 1000th rosary. appear on the primary ballot for Kansas voters on Aug. 2. The evening, according to organizers, will allow people to tailgate, meet former Kansas City Chiefs kicker Dustin Colquitt and his wife Christia, play lawn games, listen to live music and enjoy some fellowship while

learning about the amendment. Most important, though, Hillyer said, the evening will allow everyone to come together in prayer for the passage of the “Value Them Both” amendment. At 6 p.m., Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and the Holy Family School

of Faith will lead everyone in praying the rosary followed by eucharistic adoration. “It will be powerful,” said Hillyer. “It’s amazing when we have thousands of people gathered around Jesus in the Eucharist praying together as family and friends. It’s a

powerful witness, and it’s an encouraging experience.” To learn more about the “Value Them Both” amendment, other events and ways you can get involved, go online to: archkck.org and click on the “Offices” button, select “Pro-life Ministry,” then scroll down to “Current Key Issues/Value Them Both Amendment” and click “Here.” Or go to the website at: valuethemboth.com.

RIGHT ON TRACK T

PHOTOS BY JAY SOLDNER

he Catholic Youth Organization of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties held its annual City Championships on May 7 at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park. Hundreds of kids from the area competed in several track and field events. Leaven freelance photographer Jay Soldner was on hand to catch some of the action. For more photos from this event, check out The Leaven’s Facebook page.

EYES ON THE PRIZE

Seventh grader Jaydon Lee of Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, looks calm, cool and collected as she rounds the run in the 800-meter race. Lee finished third at that distance. She also competed in the 1600, finishing second, and the softball throw, finishing third.

THEY’RE OFF

The 120-meter race is off to a blistering start. Bursting around the corner are: (from left) Molly Benes of St. Agnes, Roeland Park; EmmaRose Muhelberger of Holy Trinity, Lenexa; Emery Walters of St. Joseph, Shawnee; Ainsley Switzer of St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood; and Addie York of St. Joseph. Walters would end up winning the race with a time of 17.12 seconds.

CHANGING HANDS

Sacred Heart, Shawnee, eighth grader Jack Carpenter makes a perfect handoff to teammate Brody Bruggeman in the 4x100 meter relay. The Sacred Heart boys finished in third in the race.

FLYING

St. Agnes’ Paul Olson goes soaring in his long jump attempt. The seventh grader landed 12 feet, 3 inches away, good for 11th place in a highly competitive field.

POWERBALL

Elliot Weaver, an eighth grader representing St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood, dominated the softball throw with a toss of 120 feet, 2 inches. Weaver showed off her versatility in winning the 1600 meter and also finished second in the 800 meter.

IN THE PACK

Sam Lueger, a fifth grader running for Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, keeps pace with the leading pack of runners in the 400-meter race. Lueger would finish second in the event. He also ran the 1600 and finished first.

SHOELESS HENRY

Henry Morgan, an eighth grader representing John Paul II School in Overland Park — and jumping shoeless we might add — clears the high jump at 4 feet, 10 inches, a personal best for him and good for second place.

THE OTHER BRADY

Brady Boydston of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, gives his best Tom Brady impression with a toss in the football throw competition. He did the other Brady proud with a second place throw of 141 feet.

WIND IN HER HAIR

With her red hair flying, Emma DeVader of Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence gives it her all on the track. DeVader competed in the 400 meter (first place), the long jump (second place) and the 1600 meter (third place).

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GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING Curé of Ars Parish 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood May 21 after the 8 a.m. Mass

The bereavement ministry will have a grief support meeting after the 8 a.m. Mass. The topic will be: “Dealing with Stress During Grief.” For more information, call (913) 649-2026.

CHICKEN DINNER AND BINGO St. Patrick Parish 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas May 21 at 6 p.m.

There will be a two-piece chicken dinner with potatoes and gravy, corn, salad, roll and dessert. The cost is: $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12; and $30 for a family of two adults and more than two children. Bingo is $10 for 10 cards. For more information, call Fritz Vertz at (913) 515-0621.

CALLED TO LOVE AGAIN DIVORCE MINISTRY: HEALING LOVE SUMMER SATURDAY SERIES Stone Pillar Winery 11000 S. Woodland St., Olathe May 21 from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

CALENDAR POTLUCK-HOEDOWN Most Pure Heart of Mary (Culhane Room) 3601 S.W. 17th St., Topeka May 26 from 5 - 7 p.m.

The Christian Widow and Widowers Organization will host the hoedown. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call (785) 233-7350.

FAMILY PLANNING CLASS St. John the Evangelist (extra building) 200 W. 13th St., Lawrence May 27 at 6:30 p.m.

To attend this class in premenopause natural family planning, call Shannon or John Rasmussen at (785) 749-1015 for more information about this class or other Couple to Couple League classes in the metro area. Online preregistration is required at: www.ccli.org.

“HEALING THE DIVORCED HEART” DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP St. Michael the Archangel Parish (Gabriel Room) 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood June 1 at 7 p.m.

Join us for conversation, meet new friends and learn tools to heal from this difficult situation and prepare for what’s next. The other dates in this series are: June 18 and July 16.

We who have experienced divorce understand, as perhaps few others can. We too were sad, lonely, scared and angry, but we have found that with God, time and the support of other, healing is possible. For more information, go to: www. stmichaelcporg/divorce-support.

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA LITTLE FLOWER CIRCLE Christ the King Parish (Yadrich Hall) 5972 SW 25th St., Topeka May 22 at 12:40 p.m.

ST. THOMAS MORE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM Savior Pastoral Center 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas June 3 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A rosary will be followed by the business meeting and social time. If anyone knows of a member or family member of the Daughters of Isabella in need of the circle’s prayers, call Diana Ortiz at (785) 554-4356.

REPLICA SHROUD OF TURIN DISPLAY Mater Dei Parish (hall) 10th and Clay, Topeka May 22 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.

A full-size, licensed, professional replica of the Shroud of Turin will be on display in the Mater Dei Parish hall. The cost is a freewill donation. Dr. Mark Zia, professor of Sacred Theology at Benedictine College, Atchison, will make a presentation of the “Body of Christ.”

The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas is providing a Catholic-centered continuing education program for those in the fields of law, accounting, financial planning and insurance. The cost is $80. Credits are available. For more information about the program schedule or to register, go online to: www.cfnek.org/ events/thomas-more.

HOLY ROSARY, WEA, GARAGE SALE Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus June 4 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 5 from 8 a.m. - noon

On June 5, all items that fit in a trash bag will be $5 a bag (except furniture and certain marked tables). Questions? Call (913) 244-2403.

TAILGATE AND ROSARY FOR ‘VALUE THEM BOTH’ Fiorella’s 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park June 5 at 5 p.m. — tailgate 6 p.m. — messages from Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and the VTB team 7 p.m. — Eucharistic adoration

Join Archbishop Naumann, the Holy Family School of Faith rosary team and local “Value Them Both” grassroots leaders for an evening of community prayer and action for the successful passage of the “Value Them Both” amendment. Bring your family, a flower for the Our Lady of Guadalupe display and an open heart to join the largest Kansas grassroots effort to protect the unborn and women facing unplanned or challenging pregnancies. To learn more, visit the website at: archkck.org/ValueThemBoth.

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE RETREAT Savior Pastoral Center 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas June 10 - 12

Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and wife rediscover or reawaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. For more information or to register, go online to: www.helpourmarriage. org or call (800) 470-2230.

PROJECT RACHEL/ PROJECT JOSEPH RETREAT Location given once enrolled June 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Needing help coping with a past abortion? Start your summer on a path to healing by attending a one-day retreat. All

11 communication is confidential. Call/text (913) 621-2199 or send an email to: project rachelkc@archkck.org.

CHICKEN DINNER Sacred Heart Parish (hall) 22298 Newbury Rd. June 12 from noon - 3:30 p.m.

The cost will be: $15 for adults; $7 for ages 5 - 12; and free for kids ages 4 and under. Mass is at 10:30 a.m. There will be bingo, games, raffles and a silent auction.

ST. MARY ANNUAL PICNIC St. Mary Parish 9208 Main St., St. Benedict June 25 at 5 p.m.

There will be a fresh fried chicken supper with all the sides, served in an air-conditioned hall. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages 4 - 10. Concession stand and meals to go available. There will also be games and activities for children of all ages and an auction at 8 p.m.

ENCOUNTER KC SUMMER INTENSIVE St. Agnes Parish (hall) 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park July 11 - 14, 6 - 8 p.m. each evening

This summer intensive is an evening school that provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry launching in Kansas City in September. With two teachings each night, this quick-paced course will educate, equip and activate you to partner with Jesus and further bring about the kingdom of God here on earth. To register and for more information, visit the website at: encounterkc.regfox.com/ encounter-kc-summer-intensive or call Lee McMahon at (785) 218-2708.

CLASSIFIEDS

12 EMPLOYMENT Administrative assistant, office of evangelization - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time position of administrative assistant for the office of evangelization. Qualified applicants must have experience handling general office duties; assisting with travel arrangements; creating and maintaining databases; using software platforms to create fliers and promotional materials; must be proficient using the Microsoft Suite of Office Products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, internet and the ability to learn other software and social media as required; file management of both paper and electronic files; must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and an active and faithful steward in their parish. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of three years’ prior experience working in a professional office environment. Must have strong writing and creativity skills. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. For a complete job description and to download the job application, go online to: archkck.org/jobs. Position open until filled. Director of advancement - The monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey are seeking a full-time director of advancement to represent St. Benedict’s Abbey and ignite benefactors and potential benefactors to passion and action to support the monks’ lives of prayer and work. Learn more and apply at: Kansasmonks.org/jobs or call (913) 360-7908. Caregiver needed - Curé of Ars parishioner needs someone to care for husband with dementia 12 hours per week. Two six-hour days from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No meal preparation needed. Light housekeeping on first floor. Husband stays in recliner on first floor. Dogs to be let in and out. If interested, respond by text to (913) 481-5169. Business manager - John Paul II School in Overland Park is seeking a business manager. The business manager is responsible for the business processes such as accounts payable, payroll manager, tuition and student enrollment. Primary lead for communication/marketing administration and school website. Assist the school principal with student and/or personnel matters and serve as liaison to the school fundraising committees. Basic to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Intuit QuickBooks Online. Experience using online applications such as Canva, GoDaddy, Mail Chimp and OneCause; and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The business manager is responsible for all financial, human resources and facilities matters and is charged with the overall responsibility for optimizing the fiscal strength and efficient operation of the school. This director level position must work collaboratively with the principal and other department directors including preschool, cafeteria, PTO, CYO and QHR/SPX to assure that, as a team, they effectively manage all aspects of the educational opportunities, programs and activities offered at the school. To apply, please send a resume/cover letter to: Jenny Yankovich, principal, at: jyankovich@archkckcs.org. Front desk coordinator - This person performs clerical tasks in support of Advice & Aid’s mission. This person acts as the “first impression,” greeting clients and answering the phone in a professional and respectful manner, presenting Advice & Aid as a life-affirming organization qualified and desiring to serve them. Works in cooperation with the entire client services team to assure that every client receives all appropriate services. This position meets with clients, providing information about their options, and supports the center manager with a wide variety of office tasks. The successful candidate needs excellent communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to organize and prioritize work; and the ability to approach people easily. Bilingual preferred. Experience working in a Christian/nonprofit ministry a plus. Must be a committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus who actively participates in a local, Biblebelieving church, demonstrates a consistently life-affirming philosophy, and subscribes to and supports the vision, mission, statement of faith, and policies and procedures of Advice & Aid. Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrea at: andreac@adviceandaid.com by May 30. No calls, please. Maintenance person - St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is looking for a maintenance person. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the ability to do minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction and painting repairs. Cleaning as needed, activities setup, the ability to lift 60 pounds and work off a ladder or lift are also required. We will train the right person. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Contact Joe Keehn at (913) 200-2639. Cafeteria worker - John Paul II School in Overland Park is seeking a cafeteria worker. The main duties of the position include, but are not limited to, preparation, cleaning and maintaining the salad bar; washing dishes; and cleaning and closing the kitchen. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on school days, beginning with the 2022-23 school year. To apply, please send a resume/cover letter to Kristy Metzger, cafeteria manager, at: kmetzger@archkckcs.org. Administrative assistant/receptionist - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position of administrative assistant for the office of the Tribunal and receptionist for administrative services. Qualified applicants must have experience handling general office duties; creating and maintaining databases; must be proficient using the Microsoft Suite of Office Products, including Word and Excel, internet and the ability to learn other software and social media as required; file management of both paper and electronic files; operating main switchboard; receiving calls and visitors; must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and an active and faithful steward in their parish. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of three years’ prior experience working in a professional office environment. Self-motivated candidates with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are encouraged to submit their information for consideration. To apply, please visit: archkck.org/jobs. Position open until filled.

Part-time caregivers for person with special needs Want to earn some extra money, meet a cool kid and aid a family? Seeking adult caregivers for my son (age 21) with autism. Olathe area. VERY competitive pay and flexibility. Ability to be active with him, while providing a safe environment, kindness and companionship during time together. Help with personal hygiene and some food. Safe driving record and willingness to take him into the community (library, restaurants) is a plus. Bless you and thank you for considering! More information available for serious inquiries. Text or call Judi at (913) 488-2309. Scientific equipment technician - Would you like to make a difference in a small growing company? Seeking individuals looking for flexible part-time work maintaining and repairing small equipment for our family company, which has been in the local area for over 40 years. Service is completed at customers’ locations locally and within a four-state area. Dependable transportation is a must. Positive attitude, dependability, time management and self-motivation skills, as well as being quality and customer-oriented, are required. Mostly OTJ training. Electrical knowledge a plus. Please send resume to: Yourcareer101@gmail.com. Need a summer job? - Beauty Brands is looking for seasonal help June 13 - Aug. 8 at our eCommerce Fulfillment Center in Lenexa. Sign-on bonus, day/evening shifts, potential overtime and end of season bonus! Must be 18 years old. Visit: https://bit.ly/37iPRes to learn more and apply today! Director of human resources - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of director of human resources. This position is both challenging and rewarding! The archdiocese provides shared services for 120 associated organizations employing 5,000 full- and part-time positions. Shared services include benefits administration, workers’ compensation, retirement plans and a standardized payroll process. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and an active and faithful steward in their parish. Applicants must have expertise in creating and implementing HR policies and processes; client employee services and support; legal compliance; HRIS and data management; employee benefit management and administration; workers’ compensation, leave management and related processes; employee relations and performance management; and employer/employee communications. This position manages a staff of four HR professionals; is the chief human resources consultant to parishes, schools and other archdiocesan organizations; and manages all human resource functions at the chancery. The successful candidate will have expertise in multiple HR disciplines, demonstrated skill with innovation and process improvement and have excellent people skills. For a complete job description, please visit: www.archkck.org/jobs. Position open until filled. Instructional assistants - St. Ann School, Prairie Village, is seeking both full- and part-time instructional assistants for the 2022-23 school year to help in various grade levels. Interested applicants should email principal Liz Minks at: lminks@stannpv.org. Eighth grade English/reading teacher – Ascension School in Overland Park is seeking a full-time eighth grade homeroom and English/reading teacher for the 2022-23 school year. This candidate will join an awesome team of junior high teachers! Applicants should send their resume, references and teacher’s license to Becky Wright at: bwright@acseagles.org. Spanish teacher – Ascension School in Overland Park is looking for a Spanish teacher for grades preK - 8 for the 2022-23 school year. Negotiable for part-time or full-time position. Applicants should send their resume and references to Becky Wright at: bwright@acseagles.org. Coordinator of youth religious education - Most Pure Heart of Mary in Topeka is seeking candidates for the position of coordinator of youth religious education. This part-time, year-round position will facilitate faith formation for preschool through 8th grade, including sacramental preparation for reconciliation, first Communion and confirmation. This position works in conjunction with the director of faith formation regarding planning and evaluation. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Sarah Holthaus at: sholthaus@mphm.com. Kindergarten teacher – Ascension School in Overland Park is looking for a full-time energetic kindergarten teacher for the 2022-23 school year. This candidate will be joining an awesome team of teachers! Applicants should send their resume, references and teacher’s license to Becky Wright at: bwright@acseagles.org. Fourth grade teacher - Nativity Parish School in Leawood is seeking a fourth grade teacher for the 202223 school year. Applicants should apply online through the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org and email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org. Music teacher K - 8 – Ascension School in Overland Park is seeking a full-time multi-talented individual who will teach music to K - 8th grade classes, prepare choir students for Mass and other singing programs for the 2022-23 school year. They might also assist in our drama productions as well, if interested. Applicants should send their resume and references to Becky Wright at: bwright@acseagles.org. Content marketing specialist – Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is looking for a gifted storyteller to join the marketing team. This position requires an excellent writer with strong editing skills who can create impactful digital and print content for a variety of communications. The content marketing specialist is primarily responsible for building awareness for programs, special events and social enterprises including TurnStyles thrift stores. In addition, this role will manage and help drive engagement across all social channels. To learn more or apply, visit: catholiccharitiesks.org and click on “Careers.”

Staff job openings – Hermes Landscaping has been a premier full-service landscaping provider throughout Kansas City for over 50 years! The company is growing and has the following job openings available: controller and seasonal staff accountant. Come work where passion and creativity collide to create breathtaking landscapes and hardscapes. At Hermes, we consider ourselves innovators and leaders in the green industry. Join us and you’ll be joining a company that has helped carve and create much of the scenic landscape in Kansas City. To find job descriptions and details, go to: hermeslandscaping.com/professional-job-listings or give us a call at (913) 888-2400. Music director - St. Agnes Church, an active and vibrant parish community of close to 1,300 families in Roeland Park, is seeking a music director to facilitate worship experiences that celebrate and strengthen our parishioners’ faith journey. Five Masses are celebrated each weekend. Duties would include: Easter week, Christmas and other holy days; communal sacramental celebrations of first Communion, confirmation and reconciliation. The director is responsible for a range of ministries, including: volunteer recruitment and support; musical direction of vocal choirs, both adult and children’s; hand bell choirs; accompanist responsibilities; and art and environment direction. The director will be responsible to collaborate and coordinate with families on music for weddings and funerals. The director must be flexible and demonstrate collaborative skills with staff and music volunteers. Hours are negotiable. Qualifications: must be a practicing Catholic in good standing; bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent program of study required; knowledge of and prior experience as music director a plus; supervisory experience and ability to speak Spanish helpful. To see a full job description go to: www.stagneskc.org, and look for the “Career” tab. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of interview with key members of staff, background check and attendance at a Virtus Protecting God’s Children program at the first available opportunity. Send resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Director of Parish Ministries, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park KS 66205. Email: gomez. mike@stagneskc.org. Please apply by May 25. Parish business manager - Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence is seeking a full-time business manager. This person must have accounting/financial management expertise; management/supervisory experience; and computer and business skills. This person will be expected to be a proactive leader in managing and operating the business side of the parish; the annual budget; overseeing parish grounds and building maintenance; and working closely with the pastor, principal, staff, parish committees and parish members. Good oral and written communication are mandatory along with good organization and prioritization skills with attention to detail. A full job description can be found at: www.cccparish.org/ our-parish/employment-opportunities. Restoration supervisor - An industry leading cleaning and restoration company is looking for a restoration supervisor. This position will work on water mitigation projects, mold remediation, fire cleanup and restoration, and air duct cleaning. The desired candidate will be a self-starter, motivated, reliable and have a good work history. Must also be able to lead a team of employees. Benefits include a 401(k), bonuses, two-week paid vacation, paid holidays and a positive work environment. Email resume to: sp9721@servpro-lawrence-ottawa.com. Grant accountant - Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking an organized, passionate accountant. This position is responsible for managing all payable functions; analyzing and verifying documentation for proper approvals; authenticity; account coding designations; and vendor statement reconciliations. Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Apply at: www.catholiccharitiesks.org/careers. Part-time handyman - Hermes Landscaping is looking for part-time handyman work with flexible hours as needed for our organization. This position will help with miscellaneous projects throughout the year. Those projects include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance; electrical; masonry; painting; and work throughout our main building in addition to our multiple facilities. If you are skilled in these areas and have a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply! Please visit: hermesland scaping.com/professional-job-listings or give us a call at (913) 888-2400 to learn more. DSPs needed - Direct care professionals needed in Overland Park in an intentional living community for adults with intellectual disabilities. Training provided. Live-in or live-out options. Weekends, evenings and overnight shifts available now. $13 - $15 per hour. Email: heartland@larcheks.org. Office manager - Nativity Parish School in Leawood is seeking an organized office manager to oversee and support all administrative duties. This person will work with the principal and school staff to manage special projects and daily operations. Duties include: managing the tuition database; reconciling receipts and disbursements; assisting with human resources; arranging for substitute teachers; managing title funds; assisting PTO with their initiatives; maintaining student record files; and providing a warm, loving Christ-centered professional environment. Resumes can be sent to: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org. Drivers and aides - Assisted Transportation is now hiring safe drivers and aides to transport students with special needs in Johnson, Wyandotte and Clay County, Missouri, in company vans. Drivers earn $14 - $16 per hour. Aides earn $12 per hour. Part-time and full-time schedules available. CDL not required. Retirees encouraged to apply. Make a difference in your community by helping those in need. Call (913) 521-4955 for more information. EEO Nonmedical caregivers - Saint Rita Home Care is hiring nonmedical caregivers for seniors. Seeking compassionate individuals to fill all shifts. Call or text Renee Margush at (913) 229-4267, or rmargush@saintritahc.

MAY 20, 2O22 | THELEAVEN.ORG Full and part-time assistant preschool teachers – St. Ann Young Child Center is currently seeking assistant preschool teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Interested candidates should have a love for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education. We offer competitive wages based on education level and experience. If you are interested, please contact Cara Schwarz, preschool director, at (913) 362-4660 and/or send resume and cover letter to: cschwarz@stannpv.org. Seventh/eighth grade science teacher - St. Ann School, Prairie Village, is seeking a seventh grade homeroom and science teacher for the 2022-23 school year. This teacher will also teach eighth grade science classes through a rotation. Applicants should apply online through the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org and email principal Liz Minks at: lminks@stannpv.org. Nativity Day School open positions - Our school is growing! We are a private preschool in Leawood that provides a premier school experience. We are open from August-May. We are seeking teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Desired skills and experience: must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency; previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred; four-year degree in early childhood or related field required; must meet all KDHE requirements; must be Virtus trained; if not Virtus trained, will be asked to take class and to complete all required bulletins in accordance with the archdiocese. Nativity Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Open positions: lead pre-kindergarten teacher, M - F, full time; lead preschool teacher, M - F, full time; assistant preschool teacher, M - F, part time; and special education teacher, M - F, part time. Interested applicants, please email our day school director Katie King at: Katie.King@kcnativity.org. Full and part-time lead preschool teachers - St. Ann Young Child Center is currently seeking lead preschool teachers for the 2022-23 school year. The lead teacher is responsible for creating lesson plans and implementing teacher-led activities. All potential candidates should have a love for children and for maintaining the principles of Catholic education. We offer competitive wages based on education level and experience. If you are interested, please contact Cara Schwarz, preschool director, at (913) 362-4660 and/or send resume and cover letter to: cschwarz@stannpv.org. Caregivers - Daughters & Company is looking for several compassionate caregivers to provide assistance to seniors in their home, assisted living or in a skilled nursing facility. We provide light housekeeping/light meal preparation, organizational assistance, care management and occasional transportation services for our clients. We need caregivers with reliable transportation and a cellphone for communication. A CNA background is helpful, though not mandatory. We typically employ on a part-time basis, but will strive to match up hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team. Part-time companions needed - Perfect job for any kind-hearted, energetic person wanting to be a team player in a small growing family company. Must have reliable transportation. Job entails driving clients to appointments and running errands. Person must be personable, able to talk, do puzzles, play cards and entertain. We are not a hands-on caregiving company. Some clients may be standby assist. Driving around metro area may be required. Trip charge or mileage also given. Drug, background checks and COVID vaccine are mandatory. Call Jen at (913) 530-1795. Clarkson Companion Care. Part-time teacher in our after-school care program - Prince of Peace Early Education Center is seeking a year-round, part-time teacher in our after-school care program who has a love for children and a background in early childhood (education and/or experience preferred). Job duties include: care and supervision of children at all times; face-to-face parent communication; closing and cleaning procedures; and implementing activities. We offer competitive wages based on education level and experience You may find the application on our website: popolathe.org/early-education-center. Director of marketing and communications - The monastic community of St. Benedict’s Abbey is seeking a full-time director of marketing and communications to lead and oversee communications initiatives that effectively describe and promote the abbey and its mission. To learn more and apply, go online to: Kansasmonks.org/ jobs or call (913) 360-7908. Early childhood educators – With multiple locations in Johnson County, Special Beginnings Early Learning Center provides high quality child care in a safe, loving Christian environment. Our classrooms are full, and we are looking to add to our amazing team. We are looking for both full-time and part-time teachers for all ages of children. If you have an excellent work ethic, a heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education, we would love to meet you. For more information or to apply, call Carolyn Andruss at (913) 894-0131, ext. 102. Faculty/adjunct faculty positions available - Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served, has the following faculty job openings include: Director of Baccalaureate programs. Adjunct faculty job openings include: biology, clinical nursing, math, and sociology. Find job descriptions and details on: www.donnelly.edu/careers. Physical education teacher - Nativity Parish School in Leawood is seeking a full-time physical education teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Interested applicants should apply online at: archkckcs.org and please reach out to principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org. >> Classifieds continue on page 13

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MAY 20, 2022 | THELEAVEN.ORG >> Continued from page 12 Part-time lunch coordinator - St. Ann Young Child Center is seeking a lunch coordinator for the 2022-23 school year. Hours and wages are negotiable. If you are interested, please contact Cara Schwarz, preschool director, at (913) 362-4660 and/or send resume and cover letter to: cschwarz@stannpv.org. Full-time lead teacher - Prince of Peace Early Education Center is seeking a year-round, full-time, lead teacher in our two-and-a-half-year-olds classroom who has a love for children and a background in early childhood (education and/or experience required). Job duties include: care and supervision of children at all times; face-to-face parent communication; closing and cleaning procedures; and creating and implementing lesson plans and activities. We offer competitive wages based on education level and experience. This position will be available for training in May and teaching at the end of May. You may find the application on our website at: popolathe.org/early-education-center. Full-time assistant teacher for preschool classrooms - Prince of Peace Early Education Center is seeking a yearround, part-time assistant teacher in our preschool classrooms who has a love for children and a background in early childhood (education and/or experience preferred). Job duties include: care and supervision of children at all times; face-to-face parent communication; closing and cleaning procedures; and implementing activities. We offer competitive wages based on education level and experience. You may find the application on our website at: popolathe.org/early-education-center. Financial representatives - Knights of Columbus has full-time openings in northeast Kansas and western Missouri for full-time financial representatives. Ideal for determined, disciplined, professional, high-expectation individual desiring to serve others. We work exclusively with the families of brother Knights and Catholic gentlemen who are eligible to join the Knights. We have established territories where agents devote their working day to the needs of the members in their assigned councils. Excellent, multi tiered training and benefits are provided, allowing the successful field agent to earn a professional level income. This is a career opportunity that may be the right fit at the right time for you, or possibly for someone you know. For further information, contact John A. Mahon, general agent, at (785) 408-8800 or email: john.mahon@kofc.org. Staff job openings - Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, has the following staff job openings available: systems administrator; admissions counselor; ADN specialist; assistant registrar; business office controller and nursing intake coordinator. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.

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DAILY READINGS SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER May 22 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29 Ps 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8 Rv 21: 10-14, 22-23 Jn 14: 23-29 May 23 Monday Acts 16: 11-15 Ps 149: 1b-6a, 9b Jn 15:26 – 16:4a May 24 Tuesday Acts 16: 22-34 Ps 138: 1-3, 7c-8 Jn 16: 5-11 May 25 Bede the Venerable, priest, doctor of the church; Gregory VII, pope; Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, virgin Acts 17: 15, 22 – 18:1 Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14 Jn 16: 12-15 May 26 Philip Neri, priest Acts 18: 1-8 Ps 98: 1-4 Jn 16: 16-20 May 27 Augustine of Canterbury, bishop Acts 18: 9-18 Ps 47: 2-7 Jn 16: 20-23 May 28 Saturday Acts 18: 23-28 Ps 47: 2-3, 8-10 Jn 16: 23b-28 SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER May 29 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1: 1-11 Ps 47: 2-3, 6-9 Eph 1: 17-23 Heb 9: 24-28; 10: 19-23 Lk 24: 46-53 May 30 Monday Acts 19: 1-8 Ps 68: 2-3b, 4-5acd, 6-7b Jn 16: 29-33 May 31 THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Zep 3: 14-18a (Ps) Is 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Lk 1: 39-56 June 1 Justin, martyr Acts 20: 28-38 Ps 68: 29-30, 33-36b Jn 17: 11b-19 June 2 Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11 Ps 16: 1-2a, 5, 7-11 Jn 17: 20-26 June 3 Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Acts 25: 13b-21 Ps 103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20b Jn 21: 15-19 June 4 Saturday Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31 Ps 11: 4-5, 7 Jn 21: 20-25

Good Luck? Bad Luck? Who Knows?

ho woulda thunk? That’s the feeling I had this past Monday . . . and it all began with a tornado and a story from Catholic News Service. But let me digress for a moment and tell another story: Many years ago, there was an old man who had one son and a horse. One day, the horse broke out of the corral and fled to the freedom of the hills. “Your horse got out?” said the neighbors. “What bad luck!” The old man replied, “Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?” Sure enough, the next evening the horse came back to its familiar corral for its usual feeding and watering, leading 12 wild horses with him. The farmer’s son saw the horses in the corral, slipped out a side door of the house and locked the gate. Suddenly, the farmer and his son had 13 horses instead of none. The neighbors heard the good news and rushed to the farmer saying, “Thirteen

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FATHER MARK GOLDASICH Father Mark is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989.

horses! What good luck you have!” The old man replied, “Good luck? Bad luck? Who knows?” Some days later, the man’s son was trying to ride one of the wild horses, only to be thrown off and break a leg. The neighbors came back that night and said, “Your poor son broke his leg! What bad luck!” Again, the old man replied, “Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?” Sure enough, a few days later, a warlord

came through the town and conscripted every able-bodied young man, taking them off to war, never to return to their homes again. But the old man’s son was spared because of his broken leg. (Story found in Father Brian Cavanaugh’s “More Sower’s Seeds: Second Planting.”) Good luck? Bad luck? Who knows? I’d suggest there’s one person who knows: God. While we humans see only a fraction of reality, it’s God who sees the whole picture. And often, something good can emerge from something bad. This past January, The Leaven ran a CNS story about the devastating December tornados that hit Kentucky, killing scores of people

and causing some $3.5 billion in damages. One Catholic church was destroyed, according to the story, and its pastor was Father David Kennedy. Long story short, that name rang a bell. I remembered a seminarian from Owensboro Diocese who was a year ahead of me at Savior of the World Seminary in the early 70s. After a quick internet search of that diocese’s website, I got his email address and wrote, asking if he was indeed the guy I remembered. It was! (You can read a longer account of this in my Jan. 21 Leaven column.) From that tragic event of the tornado, an old friendship was rekindled. Father Kennedy and I have traded emails over the past few months catching up. In that January column, I suggested that readers who perhaps had not contributed to the tornado relief effort at their parishes might want to send a check directly to Father Kennedy. And respond they did, to the tune of over $8000! Father Kenne-

dy was stunned and wanted to express his deep thanks and prayers for all who contributed to his rebuilding efforts. But an email was not enough. This past Monday, Father Kennedy and a parishioner, Donnie Mills, drove to Kansas to deliver their thanks in person. It was a joyful and humbling reunion. Over a delicious barbecue lunch at Jousting Pigs in Kansas City, Kansas, both men told stories of all the help that poured into their parish and community. By the way, Father Kennedy’s parish has been meeting in an outbuilding for Masses and gatherings since the tornado, made available by his traveling companion, Donnie. Only God knows that from tragedy — bad luck — good and miraculous things can emerge: goodness, compassion, solidarity and generosity. Incidentally, Father Kennedy’s parish is called Resurrection, proving yet again that from apparent destruction, God will bring forth new and abundant life.

John struggles to describe heaven in earthly terms

ur second reading on Sunday, from the end of the last book of the Bible, gives us a picture of the end of all things — indeed, of what follows the end. But what kind of picture is it? The author of Revelation sees an image of God’s ultimate intentions: a city coming down from the sky. It has high walls. In fact, in a further description, not included in our reading, the height of the city is said to equal its length. It is a cube. On each of the four sides it has three gates. The author, John, wants the image to

KEVIN PERROTTA Perrotta is the editor and an author of the “Six Weeks with the Bible” series, teaches part-time at Siena Heights University and leads Holy Land pilgrimages. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

activate our hope. But I would have to say it does not resonate with

me. An immense stone box does not speak to me like an old sweet song or surf thundering on a rocky shore. I understand that the cube-ness of the city alludes to the cube-shaped Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple, symbolizing God’s presence in it. I know that the foursided-ness betokens the whole world — meaning that the city has room for all of

humanity, and that the 12-ness of the gates is a way of saying that the promises to 12-tribed Israel are fulfilled here. But frankly, the picture leaves me cold. Never mind, John indicates. God’s final dwelling with humanity isn’t really in a stone city. John says that the city is “like jasper, clear as crystal.” But he knows that jasper is opaque. One might just as well say, “like granite, soft as a baby’s cheek,” or, as John does say further on (not in our reading), “pure gold, transparent as glass.” John is alerting us to the inadequacy of his images. Our destiny with God is no more

like earthly city life than jasper and gold are like potatoes. “I can give you only the slightest sense of what it will be like,” John signals. John also says there will be no temple in the city — no place where people need to go to be with God. Means of being with God will no longer be necessary, because God will be in us and we will be in God. We will be closer to him than friend to friend, than husband and wife, than mother and nursing baby. These images, too, fall infinitely short of what God has prepared for us.

Pope tells grandparents to leave grandkids their legacy of wisdom VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told older people to use retirement as a time to serve others and to sow the seeds of their wisdom. When people retire, starting the new chapter in life requires “a creative attention, a new attention, a generous availability,” the pope said during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square May 11. “The previous skills of

active life lose their constraint and become resources to be given away: teaching, advising, building, caring, listening . . . preferably in favor of the most disadvantaged who cannot afford any learning or who are abandoned in their loneliness,” he said. Communities, he said, must understand “how to benefit from the talents and charisms of so many elderly people who are already retired, but who are a

wealth to be treasured.” The pope continued his series of talks dedicated to the meaning and value of “old age” and reflected on the biblical figure of Judith, a pious widow, who, as a young woman, “had won the esteem of the community with her courage” in killing the commander-in-chief of the threatening armies of Nebuchadnezzar.

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Your support makes life-changing programs possible

ave you ever heard someone say, “It’s the same people that are always doing the work or leading the committee?” We have all heard this from time to time, and it is probably true sometimes. And, that is a good thing; folks who are committed, loyal and dependable. Those in church leadership must recognize and thank these committed, loyal and dependable people. They help our parishes, schools and ministries thrive. We are blessed with many such donors to the Archbishop’s Call to Share.

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BILL MALONEY Bill Maloney is the executive director of the archdiocesan office of stewardship and development. You can email him at: wmaloney@ archkck.org.

Our database has records dating back 26 years. This week, I sent notes to a few donors who have

made gifts to Call to Share for all 26 years. And, not to my surprise, these donors also participated in our capital campaigns and other fund drives. I am grateful for their unwavering support. What impresses me most about these loyal Catholics is that their willingness to give

does not waver. Think about it: The church has been through a lot over the last 26 years. I am sure there have been times when these donors agreed with the archbishop and times when they may not have approved. I am sure there were times when they were disappointed or saddened by some of the news about our church. But, they still said “yes” and made a gift. They made their gift out of their love for the Lord and thanksgiving for their blessings. In this week’s Leaven, you can see our current results for the Archbishop’s Call

to Share. Our parishes were all challenged with increased targets this year, and as you can see, many have surpassed their goal. We are very close to reaching our target for this year — thanks to not only our longtime loyal parishioners but to 398 new donors. I hope this is the first gift of many for these first-time givers. Your gifts are making an impact on people’s lives: They help college students deepen their faith at our Catholic campus centers; fund the education of our next generation of priests; grant tuition to young families so they can afford a Catholic education for their children;

and assist women who are experiencing the personal struggle of an unplanned pregnancy. Your gift is making a difference. On behalf of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, thank you for your support. Thank you to those who have been so loyal and for those who have made their first gift. If you have not yet made your gift, please join the 13,000 already committed this year, and help make this the most successful year in Call to Share history. You can make a one-time gift or a recurring gift by visiting the website at: arch kck.org/donate.

This summer, make time for each other — and your marriage

ach year, the archdiocese offers a Mass and reception celebrated by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann to honor all couples married 50 years. Imagine witnessing over 100 couples standing in the presence of their children and grandchildren as they hold hands and face one another, reaffirming the promises they made to one another on their wedding day! Examples of committed, lifelong married love give a powerful witness to the joy that marriage offers. Our next 50th anniversary Mass and reception will be held on June 12 at Church of the Nativity, Leawood, at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow. Contact your parish for an invitation to this celebration for yourselves

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DEACON TONY ZIMMERMAN Deacon Tony Zimmerman is the lead archdiocesan consultant for the office of marriage and family life.

or your parents. Family members are welcome to attend the Mass and reception. For more information or to request an invitation, call Kristin Lacy with the archdiocesan office of marriage and family life at (913) 647-0345. Fifty years of joyful

marriage does not just “happen.” It requires an investment of couple time to learn and sharpen good relationship skills, and to recall the dreams that first fueled your love and lights the way for your future. We invite you to experience the Evermore in Love Weekend Immersion Retreat, Aug. 20-21 at Christ the King Church in Topeka. Couples have shared that it left them

feeling like newlyweds. Spending a day-anda-half away from your normal schedule can transform the rest of your life. Over the retreat weekend, you will: • reconnect with your personal love history • clear away obstacles that prevent you from loving your spouse well • discover your spouse’s preferred means to achieve intimacy • experience profound affirmation • understand the importance of your sacrament • leave with strategies to grow ever more in love The retreat begins Saturday morning and includes a romantic dinner on Saturday evening. You return home on Saturday evening.

The retreat continues with Mass on Sunday morning and concludes Sunday afternoon. For more information and to register, go to the website at: www.archkck.org/ livinginlove. You may also call Brad DuPont at (913) 647-0301 for more information. Also this summer, you have a chance to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, July 15-17, an overnight retreat at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The weekend is a skill-building, enrichment program where together — you as husband and wife — learn how to be the best couple you can be. The weekend is a private time, between husband and wife, where you are given the tools for good communication. You

“I am proud to continue the legacy of service my grandfather and father began in 1946.”

will be able to reignite that spark that you had as newlyweds, and recapture the love you felt back then. This will carry over to being the loving parents that your children need to see so they feel secure as a family. As you become empty-nesters, you can use the same tools to continue growing and thriving in your relationship, living a lifetime of love. For more information or to apply, go online to: www.wwme4youand me.org. This is the time of year we all want to get away and be refreshed. Be sure that time away includes time for each other and your relationship. These two opportunities will put you on track to have a 50th anniversary celebration yourselves.

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann — assisted by Michael Rebout — blesses a replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà on May 7 at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The archdiocese is seeking funds to keep the Pietà there permanently.

MICHELANGELO MASTERPIECE Life-size replica of beloved sculpture comes to KCK

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — An exact replica of one of the most renowned sculptures in history has made its way to Savior Pastoral Center

here. This Pietà, the original of which was created by Michelangelo between 14981499, now allows visitors to the Kansas City, Kansas, facility to view the artistry of the piece that millions travel to Rome to see each year. “This is a master who created some of the world’s greatest art ever,” said Tim Chik, director of Savior, of Michelangelo. “His sculptures have stood the test of time and have been appreciated for their sheer beauty and artistic integrity. “But he himself felt [the Pietà] was divinely guided, and his hand was moved by the Spirit.” The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas unveiled the Pietà during a blessing ceremony with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann on May 7. Now, the archdiocese is eager for more Catholics to experience in person the life-size marble sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after his death. The opportunity came about thanks to Pat Kerivan, director of sales at Arte

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By Moira Cullings moira.cullings@theleaven.org

THESE ARE INDIVIDUALS, PROBABLY A LOT OF PEOPLE, WHO WILL NEVER GET TO GO TO ROME AND WILL NEVER SEE PIETÀ IN PERSON. HERE, YOU CAN GET REALLY CLOSE. TIM CHIK DIRECTOR OF SAVIOR PASTORAL CENTER

Divine, a distributor of exact castings of several of Michelangelo’s sculptures and other works of art. “Before World War II,” said Kerivan, “the Vatican was scared all of the sculptures in Rome would be stolen by the Germans or the Russians. “So, they made molds of all the sculptures in case they did, so they could recreate them.” The sculptures were never stolen, but Arte Divine was curious about the molds’ potential. The organization approached the Vatican 20 years ago, asking if it could utilize them for reproductions. The team received permission to

recreate 112 castings of the Pietà. The first 12 were sent out for approval, and now Arte Divine is attempting to spread its remaining 43 out across the country. Chik explained that when he was first approached by Kerivan four years ago about procuring a casting, the archdiocesan capital campaign was in full swing, and it wasn’t the right time. But now, the 57th casting of the Pietà has found a home at Savior, and the archdiocese will seek to raise enough funds to keep it there permanently. “It’s a very exciting time to be a part of this endeavor,” said Chik. “We really think that our prime location in the Midwest is a key part of this.” Chik hopes visitors from Kansas and neighboring states will make the trip to Savior to view the Pietà, touch it, pray in front of it and take pictures with it. “These are individuals, probably a lot of people, who will never get to go to Rome and will never see Pietà in person,” he said. “Here, you can get really close. “You can reach up and touch it. You can put your hand on Jesus’ leg and hold Mary’s hand as she’s holding Jesus. That tactile experience is what stays with you.” Kerivan emphasized the powerful emotions the Pietà can elicit. “For our youth,” he said, “the Pietà

serves to focus the hearts and minds of our students toward God and keep him ever-present in their daily lives. “For our sick and elderly, the Pietà serves to inspire healing, hope, peace and compassion. There’s so many things for so many people to get out of it.” Those who visit Savior will not only encounter the Pietà, but dozens of other high-quality reproductions of artwork — a collection gifted to the center by Edward D. McCarthy in 2020. “When you do contemplate these beautiful pieces,” said Chik, “I think it really can help us to rise above some of the petty and mundane issues that sometimes seem to divide us. “Appreciation of the arts and appreciation of beauty can elevate our minds to God.” Chik encourages those interested to contact Savior to arrange a time to see the McCarthy collection and the Pietà. “[The] Pietà really is a special piece for the history of humanity,” said Chik. “And we get to have a little part of that right here at Savior Pastoral Center.” To schedule a visit, call the pastoral center at (913) 721-1097. If you are interested in becoming a benefactor to keep the Pietà at Savior, send an email to: savior@archkck.org.