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Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran Lisanne Milford (right), a nurse at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, gets to know baby Julaya Bradley as new mom Ciera Williams gets ready to take her daughter home. Milford was recognized in September for excellence in the workplace at the FIRE in the Workplace Honors Banquet. The Integrity Resource Center presents the awards to recognize people in the community who are honoring God through their work. SPECIAL DELIVERY Nurse honored for care she provides families in times of happiness — and heartbreak

By Jessica Langdon the happy times that come with working in labor and de- Leaven staff livery. “Her obvious training Not every story is a happy one, though, and she feels and expertise make VERLAND PARK — On equally blessed to care for families during their most her own and nervous, heart-wrenching times. her a good nurse. Her Ciera Williams arrived at There are situations when a baby has died in the the hospital in early Oc- womb or has health problems so severe the child will die great attitude, care, tober to give birth to her soon after birth. baby girl. and understanding It was Williams’ birth- Honored for excellence make her a great day, and baby Julaya Bradley was determined Milford’s work in those cases touched the people at nurse. Her obvious to share the special day. Integrity Resource Center in Olathe. The center presents With her family out of the FIRE in the Workplace honors. In September, Milford compassion and her town, Williams was “a nervous wreck,” she admits. That was recognized for excellence in the workplace. didn’t last long. The center was especially drawn to the faith-filled sacrifice of personal OShe quickly found herself in the good hands of the touches she brings when families have lost a baby. and family time for staff of Shawnee Mission Medical Center, including a la- “When the families are willing,” said Integrity Re- bor and delivery nurse named Lisanne Milford. source Center president Rick Boxx, “she actually does the sake of our With Milford by her side, “I felt more secure,” said Wil- a special little prayer dedication for the child that just liams. “And I felt less alone about the situation.” passed away and is able to encourage and honor the family make her an “You weren’t alone,” assured Milford, as she watched families.” the new mom snuggle her daughter, “because we were The FIRE awards honor God by recognizing that he exceptional nurse.” all here with you.” works through people in the community, said Boxx. Milford — a wife, mother of three, nurse and parish- — Excerpt from a letter about nurse Turn to “MARY” on page 4 ioner of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe — loves to share Lisanne Milford’s” care for a family 2 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Lourdes’ baths daunting, but rewarding his summer, while visiting the Little Sisters Archbishop Naumann’s T weekly calendar Oct. 19 of the Lamb motherhouse Meeting of the Curia in St. Pierre, France, I Oct. 14 St. Lawrence board meeting 7 a.m. Mass on “EWTN Live” was able to visit Lourdes Confirmation — Corpus Christ, Lawrence Keynote address at Catholic for the first time. I had Radio Conference — Birmingham, Ala. Conception — a title for Mary which Oct. 20 for many years wanted to her pastor knew Bernadette could not Kenrick-Glennon Seminary board Oct. 15 be familiar — many began to believe meeting visit the famous shrine of Keynote address at Florida Respect Life that the apparitions were authentic. Conference Mary’s appearance to the And the rest, as they say, is history! Oct. 21 For more than 150 years, Lourdes Meeting with seminarians at Kenrick peasant girl, Bernadette. Address youth at Florida Respect Life has attracted millions of pilgrims. In Conference I have always admired the faith the first 50 years after the apparitions, Oct. 22 and fortitude of Bernadette. All of the there were nearly 4,000 recorded Wedding — St. Louis Oct. 16 adults in her life doubted her reports healings. Most everyone who makes Mass and groundbreaking for hall and of apparitions, and most of the towns- a pilgrimage to Lourdes comes back Oct. 23 classrooms — St. Theresa, Perry people thought she was crazy. Never- with renewed and deepened faith. The Daughters of St. Paul benefit dinner theless, Bernadette huge basilica built Oct. 17 knew the truth of atop the grotto is a Vespers/meeting with Pastoral Council what she was experi- ‘The Shepherd’s Voice’ visual testimony of encing and, despite the devotion to Mary rchbishop eleher s programming notes Oct. 18 A K ’ enormous pressure to and the love for her weekly calendar Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann’s Administrative Team meeting do otherwise, she did radio program on KEXS 1090 AM son, Jesus, that have precisely what Mary been engendered Oct. 17-20 airs at 10 a.m. on Sunday and is Catholic Charities member meeting, told her. in the hearts of so Teach class at Mundelein Seminary repeated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday board meeting and reception Bernadette’s family and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. many because of had fallen on hard Bernadette’s simple, economic times. It uncomplicated, but was because of this material poverty also unwavering faith. excitement was mounting for the visit Americans whom I knew, many friends that Bernadette was out gathering Lourdes is a couple of hours drive to Lourdes, my resolve not to go into of the Community of the Lamb, and the baths remained. a multitude of young people on their wood for her family to use as fuel to from St. Pierre, so the Little Sisters and Leaven photo by Joe Bollig warm their home when she encoun- Little Brothers of the Lamb arranged Then Little Sister Marie Jean, one of way to World Youth Day in Madrid, Leon Suprenant is blogging “No Place Like Home” for the archdiocesan communications office. Suprenant tries strike to a balance between the folks who want heavy theological topics and tered — on Feb. 11, 1858 — the one for me to make a one-day pilgrimage. the youngest of the Little Sisters on our Spain. In the afternoon, we were able those who want to hear heartwarming, personal stories about kids and family life. she described as the “Beautiful Lady.” Early one morning in a van with five mini-pilgrimage, shared her experi- to experience the daily eucharistic Bernadette loved her family and was, Little Sisters and two Little Brothers, ences of Lourdes and, in particular, the procession. by all reports, an obedient child. How- we set off for Lourdes. While I was ex- meaning of the baths for her. I recall And, yes, thanks to Little Sister Ma- ever, when her mother forbade her cited about going to Lourdes, I was not her saying: “Ah, the baths! For me, it rie Jean, I went into the baths. I found from returning to the grotto, Berna- enthused about going into the baths. has been a beautiful opportunity to the time of waiting, before entering dette felt inwardly compelled to honor I had heard the water was very cold. humble myself before the Lord. It is a the bath, very peaceful and prayerful. the request of the Beautiful Lady. Even though I knew the physical ar- moment to strip away my pride, place I recalled the many people who had my faith completely in the Lord, and al- asked me to pray for them and their Not just blog-eat-blog When Mary asked Bernadette to dig rangements were such that it was done in the dry ground and to drink from a very discreetly, I was not at all eager low myself to be immersed in his love.” intentions. I remembered, particularly, By Joe Bollig Suprenant spends most of his time evangelization effort. hidden spring, she did as instructed. to have to remove my clothes. I had I am thinking to myself: “Sister, I wish the sick of the archdiocese, recalling as Leaven staff as the pastoral associate for adminis- The new public square is digital, At this moment, even the villagers read in the information about pilgrim- you were not saying these things! How many as possible by name, asking Mary tration in the office of the permanent in cyberspace, and the church has to How to find your who had been sympathetic to Berna- ages to Lourdes how it was not at all can I now not go into the baths?” to bring these intentions for physical KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sure, it’s diaconate, but blogs “No Place Like be there, too. way home dette thought she was crazy. She was necessary to go into the baths to have It was a wonderful day in Lourdes. healing and spiritual strengthening to a blog-eat-blog world out there, Home” for the archdiocesan commu- “The new evangelization has al- subjected to medical tests to determine a very inspiring encounter with the We celebrated Mass in one of the cha- her Son. The easiest way to get to “No but archdiocesan blogger Leon Su- nications office. ways been important to me,” said if she was mentally unstable. When Lord. After all, Bernadette herself had pels of the basilica. We prayed before For me, personally, it was a moment Place Like Home” is by going to prenant hopes that Catholics learn He’s been editor of four blogs and, Suprenant. “I can still hear Pope Bernadette was interrogated by civil never plunged into the spring waters. the grotto and then were able to touch to surrender my life and my ministry the archdiocesan home page and there’s “No Place Like Home.” in addition to “No Place Like Home,” John Paul II saying we need to invest and church authorities, she responded I had resolved in my own mind that the stones beneath the hollow where to the Lord again. It was a moment clicking on the blog button on the Dorothy’s classic line from the runs a vocation blog for the Institute all the church’s energies into a new with a childlike innocence but with the baths would not be a part of my Mary appeared. We had lunch on one to acknowledge my own poverty and right-hand menu. Another way is 1939 film “Wizard of Oz” is also the on Religious Life called “An Undivid- evangelization — an evangelization complete conviction about the truth pilgrimage. of the lush lawns surrounding the grot- helplessness to fulfill my responsibili- by typing the following address name of the official blog of the Arch- ed Heart.” that is new in its ardor, its methods of what she had experienced at the On the drive there, each of the Little to where we also sang midday prayer. ties in the ministry of bishop. into a browser window: http:// diocese of Kansas City in Kansas, of So why another blog? and its expressions.” grotto. Sisters and Little Brothers, who had We visited Bernadette’s family home Yet, it was also a time of great archkckblog.wordpress.com. which Suprenant is administrator Well, this one is for us — the Cath- In terms of his approach to con- Finally, when 1) a spring indeed did already been to Lourdes, recounted as well as the fields outside of Lourdes grace. I understood anew that all and editor, or “blogger.” olics of the archdiocese. Also, it’s a tent, the key words are balance and materialize where Bernadette had dug, the graces they had received from where she tended the sheep. We visited things are possible with God. After Like Scripture, one can find many part of what Pope John Paul II called temperance. verse known as the “blogosphere” 2) miraculous cures began to happen their own experiences of this holy the church where Bernadette was bap- all, the Lord could use the faith of a layers of meaning in the blog’s name. “the new evangelization.” In terms Since the blog is for all archdioce- fuel their blogs with controversy and to some who came with faith to wash place. They also told me of a special tized. There I ran into Steve Angrisano simple, peasant girl to be the vehicle But one is unavoidable: This is the of blogging, this means prudently san Catholics, Suprenant tries strike confrontation, Suprenant prefers to in these waters, and 3) she told the grace the Community of the Lamb had — a well-known American musician, of bringing so much healing, hope and blog of the local church — a cyber- using the entire range of new media a balance between the folks who take an approach he calls “Catholic parish priest the Beautiful Lady had received in its formative years through singer and youth minister. We encoun- joy to so many. home for Catholics, if you will. opportunities in the service of the want heavy theological topics and ecumenism.” No bomb-thrower he. identified herself as the Immaculate a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Though my tered other pilgrims — a few other If you’ve ever wondered, the word Gospel, said Suprenant. those who want to hear heartwarm- “I might say some things that are “blog” comes from a shortened term “With so much stuff out there, ing, personal stories about kids and provocative to get people to think, called “web log,” a category of inter- my goal is to get some good, solid, family life. but my goal is to bring people to Want to help someone heal from an abortion? Concrete Work active website. It’s sort of like a pub- encouraging teaching out there for For topic ideas, Suprenant draws Catholic unity,” he said. Call Toll Free 888-246-1504 Any type of repair and new work lic digital diary. people to use and share, to feel that from his own experiences as a Cath- “I strive for what I call ‘Catho- Driveways, Walks, Patios Blogs began appearing in the late they can engage and ask questions,” olic husband and father, from cur- lic ecumenism,’ meaning I strive to Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish 1990s and have been around ever said Suprenant. rent events, questions sent to him or build the bonds of communion in Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 since. “No Place Like Home” took its The blog was designed to be a those he anticipates, and the liturgi- the visible church,” he concluded. baby steps in May, but really took off feature of the archdiocesan website cal calendar. “There’s enough division within the in September. (archkck.org), which itself is a new While some in the blogging uni- visible church as it is.”

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“That’s an encouragement for all of mandates By Joe Bollig us,” he said. Leaven staff And Milford will tell you the words she shares with the families during KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Following on those moments aren’t her own — they the heels of a letter from the bishops of come from a much higher power. Kansas, some U.S. senators have criticized new U.S. Department of Health Correction Touches of faith and Human Service mandates. In the Sept. 30 issue The Leaven Although Milford grew up Catho- The rules implement part of the 2010 misidentified the two women in the above lic, she really saw her faith come to Patient Protection and Affordable Care photo in the article titled “The Network.” life at the St. Lawrence Catholic Cam- Act. Joyce Tebbe Troyer is on the left and pus Center when she was attending On Oct. 6, a group of 28 Republican Mary Spencer is on the right. The Leaven the University of Kansas in Lawrence. senators — including Kansas’ Pat Roberts regrets the error. At the start of her career, she and Jerry Moran — sent a letter to HHS worked the night shift at another hos- Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. They asked pital. The environment wasn’t always her to redraft the Required Health Plan Sister Ann Louis LaLonde, SCL Coverage Guidelines for Women’s Pre- friendly to Christianity. It was there LEAVENWORTH — Sister Ann Louis — often during the night hours — the ventive Services and to provide information relating to the creation and issuance LaLonde, 99, a Sister of Charity of young nurse began to find a new role. Leavenworth, died “If there was a baby that was dy- of the mandates. The senators criticized the new on Sept. 30 at the ing or soon to die, they would ask me Lisanne Milford (second from left) received the Excellence in the Workplace award from the In- guidelines as a threat to constitutional motherhouse here. to baptize the baby,” she said. She tegrity Resource Center. Milford, a nurse at Shawnee Mission Medical Center and parishioner at rights to religious liberty and personal Bertha Joyce worked to give the patients the re- Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, says her husband Terence (left) and children — (left to right) conscience. The senators accused HHS LaLonde was born spect and care they needed. Emma, Nathan and Addy — give her the support that makes it possible to do the work she does. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig on May 14, 1912, She doesn’t push her faith on any- of failing its obligation to consider the when the baby was delivered. Dan Harriman smokes a cooker full of chicken drumsticks for the Cub Scouts of Pack 3284, which is sponsored by St. Joseph Parish and School in Carrizozo, N.M., one, but lets it flow through her - ac ramifications of the guidelines and said “You could feel the Holy Spirit in in Shawnee. Competition was very close in all categories of the camporee cooking contest. one of four children tions and the way she lives. Heroes of faith the time allowed for public comment that room,” she added. of Louis and Elvira She remembers one morning — was too short. They expressed concerns Milford believes being in medicine FIRE stands for Faith, Integrity, Uderos LaLonde. hours before dawn — when a wom- about abortifacients in the mandates. and believing in God go hand in hand. Relationships and Excellence. She earned her RN an came in with complications. She In their letter, senators included ex- Sister Ann Louis She remembers a couple whose The Integrity Resource Center degree from Method- knew she was pregnant, but not with cerpts from the Kansas bishops’ Sept. LaLonde baby had multiple anomalies. She honors “local heroes of faith” who ist Hospital School of twins. 6 letter to Sebelius and criticized her HOLY SMOKES and another nurse cared for them for carry out one or more of those Nursing, Los Angeles, in 1934, and joined Milford had to tell the mother that characterization of public comments. days. core values in their work. the Navy in 1942, where she served four one of the twins was very sick, and “You seem to suggest that most reli- The baby was born alive, but died During the FIRE in the Work- years as a commissioned officer in the she needed an emergency C-section. gious persons had no concerns with any Scouts know what’s cookin’ at camporee within 24 hours. They showered that place Honors Banquet that Navy Nurse Corps. “So basically within 15 minutes, I requirements that contraceptive servic- infant with all the love they could took place at the Ritz Charles in By Joe Bollig Obituary Her tour included 14 told her how her whole life was going es be included, but this hardly squares during that brief time. Overland Park, one person was Leaven staff months in Caledonia in the to change,” she said. They rushed her with the public feedback that we are To Milford, being there and getting honored in each category, and a South Pacific, after which she returned to to the operating room. hearing from religious persons and in- to know the parents was a gift. They fifth award was presented to a KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jeff Silk- California and treated wounded soldiers Milford hadn’t mentioned faith, stitutions,” wrote the senators. sent her a note saying, “I hope we can minister for his work. The 2011 man had high hopes for his “Choco- coming home from the war. In 1948, she but the patient made the connection. see you again in happier times.” award recipients were: late Lovers’ Delight.” earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing She leaned over the woman and Pastor: Tom Nelson, senior Correction It was one of several dishes that education from Saint Mary College, Leav- told her, “I know this is very scary, but Silkman and his Boy Scout chefs, Offering support, pastor of Christ Community Evan- One of the schools in a caption on the enworth, and a master of nursing degree I just need you to trust me that this is gelical Free Church members of Troop 395 of Curé of Ars in 1967 from the University of Washing- what needs to happen at this time.” front page of the Oct. 7 issue of The Leav- Parish in Leawood, were preparing for not judgment Faith: Scott Rauth, president en was misidentified. The Catholic school ton, Seattle. The woman asked if the medal of Entire Computer Solutions the third annual Holy Smokes Cook- Some women come in alone. And in Olpe is St. Joseph, not Sacred Heart. On Aug. 19, 1948, she entered the reli- Milford was wearing — along with a Bo Govea, Govea off and Catholic Family Campout on Milford is there for them, too. Integrity: The Leaven regrets the error. gious community of the Sisters of Charity cross — was a Miraculous Medal of Insurance Sept. 10 at Savior Pastoral Center in Milford helps deliver the babies of of Leavenworth and was give the name of Mary. When Milford told her it was, Dan Meers, KC Kansas City, Kan. young teens, the homeless, the HIV- Relationships: Sister Ann Louis. She made her profession she touched it and said, “Then I know Wolf (the Chiefs’ mascot) Concert set for Oct. 23 “We won first place [in desserts] of vows on Aug. 15, 1950. From then until this is going to be OK.” positive and those who have had no last year,” he said, pouring a batch Excellence: Lisanne Milford KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The gospel choir her retirement in 1994, she was engaged prenatal care. of chocolate goo into an iron kettle. (Prince of Peace Parish), nurse at of Our Lady and St. Rose Parish here will in the health care ministry. For over 30 She tries to understand the heart “This is something new we’re trying.” Prayers for guidance Shawnee Mission Medical Center present its annual gospel choir concert, years, she was missioned to Sisters of of every patient. Alas, it was not to be. “It’s All About You Lord,” at 3 p.m. on Oct. Charity hospitals in California, Colorado, Milford often drives to work with “I truly believe that you can look at The winner in the dessert competi- someone’s chart and think you have 23 at Our Lady and St. Rose Church, locat- Leaven photo by Joe Bollig Kansas and Montana, where she served the radio off; she takes the time to way. tion this year was a Dutch oven apple Judging barbecue contests was not a part of Father Shawn Tunink’s seminary training. Fortu- an idea of who they are,” said Mil- ed at 2300 N. 8th St. as nurse, clinical instructor, director of pray. “The simple act of reaching out crisp from Troop 46, sponsored by nately, he’s had on-the-job training as a former scoutmaster. The cooking contest was just one ford. “And after a 12-hour shift, you nurses, administrator, and volunteer. She often calls on the Blessed Vir- to someone who may be lonely, who Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in To- activity at the annual Holy Smokes Cook-off and Catholic Family Campout on Sept. 10. find out who they really are.” In the 1970s and 1980s, Sister Ann gin Mary. may be sad, is just as powerful as the Grief support offered peka. She never judges — that’s not why Louis participated in public health pro- She feels an increasingly strong great experiments that have been Don’t feel too bad for Troop 395. units camped overnight on the Savior she’s there. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sanctuary of grams for migrant workers in Colorado, bond with Mary, both as mother of done or the books that have been The Leawood Scouts triumphed in grounds and were joined later Sun- “No matter what their situation is, Hope Prayer and Retreat Center here, at The cook-off winners Texas, and New Mexico. For a short time, 15-year-old Nathan, 13-year-old Addy written,” she tells her kids. “You can the foil dinner and dutch oven dinner day afternoon by others for an out- there’s a story behind it,” she said. 2601 Ridge Ave., will present “Surviving she served in Sisters of Charity clinics in and 10-year-old Emma, and as a nurse be just as powerful in your own life.” categories. door Mass and concert by the Mikey • Dessert category: Dutch “There’s a reason behind it.” the Holidays with Grief” from 7 to 9 p.m. Peru and Bolivia. on the labor and delivery unit. Her husband Terence nominated The Holy Smokes camporee was all Needleman Band. oven apple crisp by Troop 46, She knows circumstances are dif- on Nov. 9. She feels almost called to the her for the FIRE in the Workplace about good food and good fun for the The Scouts and Scout leaders set Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, ficult, and she offers her support to Mary Kay Whitacre, who has over 35 more difficult cases — “not so much award. Her family found out before- Catholic Scouting family. The campo- up their camps and cooking equip- Topeka teens who are giving up their babies years of experience in ministry, including Baldwin Scout earns Eagle as a challenge, but as kind of saying, hand that she would receive the hon- ree was sponsored by the archdioc- ment just before noon. Despite inter- • Foil dinner category: lasagna for adoption. pastoral care and spiritual direction, will ‘What would Jesus do in this situa- or at a banquet, but made it a surprise esan Catholic Committee on Scouting mittent and occasionally heavy rain, by Troop 395, Curé of Ars Parish, BALDWIN — Thomas J. Bollig, a mem- “[You’re] giving the greatest gift to be the facilitator. tion? How would he want me to treat for her. and is the brainchild of Father Shawn the outdoor chefs produced a number Leawood ber of Annunciation Parish here and Boy someone,” she tells them. these individuals?’” Milford believes their support is Tunink, archdiocesan Scouting chap- of entrees and desserts. It was diffi- • Barbecue: ribs, pulled pork Scout Troop 65, sponsored by the Rotary

She asks for guidance and the right what allows her to give so much of USM offers information session lain and associate pastor of Curé of cult to choose winners. and beans by Troop 194, St. Club of Baldwin, was words to say when a family is just be- Ars Parish. “Barbecue judging is a refined skill Joseph Parish, Shawnee presented with the Living her faith herself to her patients. on degree completion ginning to grieve. The idea for Holy Smokes came that requires a lot of practice,” said • Best in show: teriyaki chicken Eagle Scout rank Milford finds reasons in her work She is quick to turn the focus to oth- LEAVENWORTH — The University of “That’s when I pray a lot, ‘Just guide out of Father Tunink’s own Scouting Father Tunink with tongue planted by Troop 46, Most Pure Heart of during an Eagle to be thankful for the big things — ers when she talks about her honor. Saint Mary will hold a free information me, tell me what to do,’” she said. experiences. firmly in cheek. “I may have to prac- Mary Parish, Topeka Court of Honor on and the little things — in life. There are a lot of deserving people, session about degree-completion and Emotion still overcomes her when “I remember as a boy at camp when tice several times before I feel I’m in a Oct. 1. Eagle Scout is To her, living your faith can mean she said, and she knows faith plays a graduate programs at its Overland Park she thinks of one family. I got to [attend] Mass at summer position to be fully warmed up for the the highest rank in holding someone’s hand, just being role in many of her colleagues’ lives. campus, 11413 Pflumm — home of the The lights were dimmed in the camp with all the Catholic Scouts,” responsibilities.” Boy Scouts. there with them, listening to them, But when Williams learned that university’s evening graduate and under- delivery room. Parents had come in said Father Tunink. “I remember be- Father Tunink hopes the event will “We want to get the word out that Bollig’s Eagle and making them feel important. the nurse who had helped deliver graduate degree-completion programs — when labor began, but there was no ing blown away by how many of us grow as more people learn about it. we’ll always have Holy Smokes the project involved She shares that idea with her kids. baby Julaya had been selected for from 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. heartbeat for their baby. there were, and how I realized for the All Scouting units, even those not Saturday after Labor Day,” said Fa- Thomas Bollig clearing brush and “I say you don’t have to cure can- this honor, her face broke into a huge To register for the information session “Nothing you can say can comfort first time that the Catholic Church sponsored by Catholic organizations, ther Tunink. “Ideally, all our Catholic painting three structures at the Baker cer, you don’t have to be a genius,” smile. or to learn more about USM’s evening ac- people at that moment,” said Milford. supports Scouting — that the two re- are welcome to come. Also, Catholics [units] will put this on their calendars Wetlands in south Lawrence, and install- she said. “You deserve it,” she said more celerated programs, call (913) 345-8288 She asked Mary for the words. ally do go together.” in non-Catholic sponsored units are as the Catholic camporee, so to speak, ing 36 animal habitat boxes for three Little acts of kindness can go a long than once. or visit the website at: www.stmary.edu/ “She’s so beautiful,” Milford said, Approximately a dozen Scouting welcome to come as individuals. to begin the year.” wetlands species. success. 6 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011 LOCAL NEWS 7

Mary (Dray) and Deacon Mike Rasins, members of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee, will cel- Former Pentecostal minister converted ‘by the Book’ ebrate their 50th wedding anniversary By Marc and Julie Anderson on Oct. 14. The couple was married in 1961 at St. Andrew Parish, Kenmore, Special to The Leaven ANNIVERSARIES N.Y. Their children and their TOPEKA — What could compel a spouses are: Michael Rasins, Mark Pentecostal minister to leave his pulpit and Susan Rasins, Matthew and Thea and become a Catholic? Rasins, Jason and Shannan Rasins, “I wanted to be in the church of the Mickey Rasins, and Katie Rasins. They Bible,” explained Deacon Alex Jones, also have eight grandchildren. now a globe-trotting Catholic apologist and permanent deacon in the Archdio- Marcia and Norman Hogan, members of Sacred Heart- cese of Detroit. St. Joseph Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding Had someone told this Detroit pastor anniversary on Oct. 15 by renew- some years back that he would leave his ing their vows at the 4 p.m. Mass own congregation to become a Catho- at Sacred Heart Church, Topeka. lic, he wouldn’t have believed it, he said. Supper will follow in the church But from Sept. 18-20, Jones shared hall. The couple also attended the his journey into the Catholic Church archdiocesan golden wedding an- with a crowd of 500 at Most Pure Heart niversary celebration on June 5 at of Mary Parish in Topeka. the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas Deacon Jones’ presentation was spon- City, Kan. They were married on Oct. 14, 1961. Their children and sored by the parish’s formation com- OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY their spouses are: Curtis and Carrie Hogan; Brenda and Mark mittee and is part of an effort to bring Students at Holy Rosary School in Wea celebrated the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7 by forming a rosary out of Beck; Kevin and Mechelle Hogan, and Cindy and Brian Bigenwalt. speakers in to help parishioners learn roses outside the school. The students and faculty then joined together to pray the rosary. They also have 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. about and grow in their Catholic faith. Last year, the series featured well-known Catholic apologist Stephen Ray, who often appears on EWTN and who, with his wife and four children, converted to Ca- tholicism from the Baptist tradition. Deacon Jones said he longed for a church that reflected the Gospel of Je- sus Christ. Leaven photo by Marc Anderson “I wanted to be like the church of the Former Pentecostal minister Deacon Alex Jones visits with Most Pure Heart of Mary parishioner Kem McHugh following his talk at the church. Bible. . . . That was my dream,” he said. He wanted to be part of the church “Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a man Nevertheless, he kept studying. began traveling the world as a Catholic described in the Book of Revelation, who was second from Peter, a man who “The door had been opened, and I be- deacon sharing the story of his conver- which includes people of every race and zealously guarded the faith, a man who gan to read and read,” Deacon Jones said, sion, he attracted much larger crowds color. Although Deacon Jones said his had received the faith directly from the adding that eventually he could no longer than he ever had as a Protestant minister. gift was not in preaching, he loved teach- apostles, was speaking about transub- ignore the call to become a Catholic. More importantly, though, Deacon ing. Never did he imagine one night of stantiation,” Deacon Jones said. “I wanted to be in the church that has Jones said he has been given a call to share teaching would set him straight on a He quickly discovered the same in always been,” he said. “That revelation the Gospel wherever God calls him. In do- course for the Roman Catholic Church. the works of St. Justin Martyr. Not only was so powerful, I could not ignore it.” ing so, he finds himself explaining con- In 1998, he offered his Wednesday that, but he also discovered the early In January 2000, Deacon Jones told cepts such as the Catholic Church’s teach- night Bible study group a genuine ex- church had a hierarchy with bishops, his congregation he could either resign ings on apostolic tradition, the Blessed perience of the early church. With the priests and deacons who led the church or he could spend the next six months Sacrament, Mary as the mother of God, class’ enthusiasm as his motivation, in the celebration of the Mass. teaching them what he had learned so and the new evangelization. Deacon Jones started reading the works Returning to his Bible study class and far. Although many in his congregation For parishioner Julane Hovorka, of the early Fathers of the Church, in- his congregation, Deacon Jones began had left, 62 members voted to jour- Deacon Jones’ presentation helped her cluding St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. making changes in the way his congre- ney with him in studying the Catholic to see the importance of understanding Justin Martyr. gation worshipped, including dividing Church. the church’s teachings and being able to As a Protestant, he had been taught the service into two, bringing the altar And at the Easter Vigil the following explain the teachings to others. to believe the Catholic Church had in- out from the wall, donning vestments year, 53 of them became members of St. “I learned how important it is for us to troduced concepts such as transubstan- and even using a chalice and cruets. Suzanne’s Catholic Church in Detroit. being ready to evangelize,” said Hovorka, tiation nearly 1,000 years after Christ. “The deacons cornered me and asked One of Deacon Jones’ biggest chal- “not necessarily by knocking on doors, but What he learned from his reading sur- me if I was becoming Catholic,” he said. lenges afterward was the loss of his pas- just being ready . . . to share the reasons prised him. “I was insulted.” torate and many of his friends. But as he why we believe what we do as Catholics.”

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Your generosity u Mission is the most precious service that the church will help make a faith-filled difference can render to humanity and to every individual seeking around the world. profound reasons for living his or her existence to the • A gift of $15 is a week’s support full. In fact, the ceaseless proclamation of the Gospel Mission of a young man in a mission seminary. also revitalizes the church. It renews its pastoral meth- • A gift of $20 helps to purchase ods so that they may be ever more suited to new situ- a desk and books for a student in a ations — also those that require a new evangelization catechetical class in a parish in the — and animated by missionary thrust. mountainous region of northern Viet- nam. u All those who have met the risen Lord have felt the • A gift of $75 provides support for need to proclaim him to others, as did the two disciples religious Sisters in Zambia serving at on the road to Emmaus. After recognizing the Lord in a mission hospital there. the breaking of bread, they “set out that instant and Sunday • A gift of $125 will help toward returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven as- food, shelter, clothing, medical care sembled” and told them what had happened to them and an education for one of the 45 on the road. The beneficiaries of the Gospel proclama- young girls in the care of the Good tion are all peoples. Celebrate the hope that saves Shepherd Sisters in Thailand. u This task has not lost any of its urgency. Indeed, “the mission of Christ the redeemer, which is entrusted to the church, is still very far from completion.” We can- not be content when we consider that, after two thou- Missionaries Today ‘The church is missionary by its nature’ sand years, there are still peoples who do not know Christ and have not yet heard his message of salvation. Mission moments matched to the readings of the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time ear Brothers and Sisters in world where people are struggling Pontifical Mission Societies will Christ, to get enough to eat or send their support those 1,150 young mission u The universal mission involves everyone, everything Our Lord, before return- children to school, to nurse the sick dioceses and communities who await and always. All activities are also involved in this. The ing to the Father, announced or to provide basic care to the elderly the good news of Jesus as their sav- church’s missionary dimension is essential; therefore, Dthe gift of the Holy Spirit and charged and disabled. However, the church’s ing hope. Please join me in renew- it must always be kept in mind. World Mission Sunday his followers with being his witnesses missionary activity begins with the ing our archdiocesan commitment is not an isolated moment in the year, but a precious “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). proclamation of faith: “Jesus is Lord!” to embrace the mandate, given by occasion for pausing to reflect on whether and how we We are familiar with He is our common hope Jesus himself, to make disciples of respond to the missionary vocation: an essential re- this fundamental duty of — a hope that not only all nations. I humbly ask you to pray sponse for the life of the church. all Catholics. Each year, clothes and educates, but for the work of the Pontifical Mission we renew this baptismal also saves. Societies and missionaries through- u In missionary animation, particular attention has call, especially during our Blessed Pope John Paul out the world. I encourage you to always been given to solidarity. This is also one of the Easter celebration. And II reminded us that the promote their work in your parishes, objectives of World Mission Sunday, which, through the in October, as the entire church’s mission is “very in religious education programs and Pontifical Mission Societies, appeals for help to carry church celebrates World far from completion.” We in schools. Let us ask the Holy Spirit out evangelizing activities in mission territories. Pro- Mission Sunday, we have a are called to go beyond the to deepen our desire to be on mission claiming the Gospel, the church takes human life to chance to fulfill this duty borders of our parishes and give us the grace to be zealous heart in the fullest sense. CNS photo/Goran Tomasevic, Reuters CNS photo/Reuters CNS photo by Paul Jeffrey in a special way. Through and neighborhoods and in spreading our faith. May God bless Traditionally dressed men take part in a rehearsal for the Inde- Children left homeless by Dec. 26, 2005, tsunamis play at a refu- Children travel by boat through the flooded village of Brahaman- prayer and sacrifice we Archbishop Joseph F. reach out to people who you and reward you for your generos- pendence Day ceremony in Juba, Sudan, July 5. Southern Sudan gee camp near Palattadichchenai, Sri Lanka, Jan. 6. Many children gaon, located about 44 miles from the Bangladesh capital of Dha- are able to support those Naumann still do not know Christ ity. split from the north July 9, creating Africa’s newest nation, the ka. Floodwaters typically sweep over much of Bangladesh every were orphaned or abandoned by the tsunamis that devastated the missionaries who bring the and to those who have Republic of South Sudan. year. country. good news of Jesus to faraway places. abandoned faith in Christ. On World Sincerely yours in Jesus, the Lord In doing so, we are renewing our own Mission Sunday, Oct. 23, I invite you of life, vocation as missionaries. The church to “celebrate the hope that saves” “I LOVE YOU, O LORD, MY “RECEIVING THE WORD IN “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR is, after all, missionary by its nature. through prayer and participation in STRENGTH.” (Ps 18:2) GREAT AFFLICTION . . .” (1 Thes 1:6) NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” (Mt 22:39) Thankfully, there are many or- the Eucharist, and by giving gener- ganizations — some Catholic — that ously to the World Mission Sunday Peter loro Bambu was a seminarian in Juba in Sudan Father Tapan Camillus de Rozario, a local priest in Ban- Ask Sister Ella Espura to describe the community at Jar- extend the treasure and talent of collection. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann during the height of the civil war. Often classes were inter- gladesh, speaks of the ongoing trials of the poor there. The din de Maria Girls’ Center in Ngombo, Sri Lanka, and she’ll Americans to those parts of the Your vital contribution to the Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas rupted by bombings that forced students to flee the build- garo people, for example, make a living from forest cultiva- say “family.” Some of the 20 girls now in residence were ing and hide in trenches. “I came to believe that being a tion, but are plagued by yearly flooding and encroaching orphaned by the tsunami; others were abandoned or left priest was the best way to be a voice for my own people,” development. Local priests are very much a presence in alone through various circumstances. “When they first ar- he explained. Now Father Peter, he said, “The power of God their world, going and living where they are, accompany- rive, the girls are often anxious, hesitant and afraid, under- For more about this important celebration of the universal church, was my strength and remains the strength of the church in ing them during their trials, visiting the sick and, above all, nourished and sick,” said Sister Ella. “We treat them like our new nation of South Sudan.” May the Lord strengthen praying with them and celebrating the sacraments. May family, giving love and care in abundance.” At all times, visit the special World Mission Sunday website at: our own faith witness in our communities and bless those we pray daily for those who suffer and for those who offer may all we do reflect to others God’s compassion and his who offer such witness around the world. them help and the hope-filled message of Jesus. boundless love. www.IAmAMissionary.org.

Immaculate Conception, Valley Falls $259 St. Ann, Prairie Village $728 St. Joseph-St. Lawrence, Easton $334 St. Gregory, Marysville $510 Our Lady of Lourdes, LaCygne $100 St. Francis Xavier, Mayetta $100 WYANDOTTE COUNTY REGION 2010 WORLD MISSION St. Joseph, Wathena $134 St. Agnes, Roeland Park $409 St. Francis de Sales, Lansing $689 St. Vincent de Paul, Onaga $25 Immaculate Conception, Louisburg $287 St. Aloysius, Meriden $225 Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan. $308 TOTAL $2,386 Good Shepherd, Shawnee $617 Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, Sabetha $119 Sacred Heart, Mound City $29 St. Patrick, Osage City $142 All Saints, Kansas City, Kan. $374 SUNDAY: $77,313 Sacred Heart, Shawnee $557 Leavenworth $3,543 St. Mary, St. Benedict $475 St. Joseph, Olpe $123 Sacred Heart, Paxico $80 Blessed Sacrament, Kansas City, Kan. $181 JOHNSON COUNTY REGION St. Joseph, Shawnee $1,834 Sacred Heart-St. Casimir, Leavenworth $654 Sts. Peter & Paul, Seneca $2,729 St. Philip Neri, Osawatomie $112 St. Theresa, Perry $220 Christ the King, Kansas City, Kan. $427 ATCHISON REGION Queen of the Holy Rosary, Bucyrus $232 TOTAL $29,030 TOTAL $5,903 Holy Family, Summerfield $90 Sacred Heart, Ottawa $168 St. Stanislaus, Rossville $115 Holy Family, Kansas City, Kan. $184 Sacred Heart, Atchison $112 Sacred Heart, Gardner $452 St. James. Wetmore $65 Holy Trinity, Paola $630 St. Patrick, Scranton $275 Holy Name, Kansas City, Kan. $219 St. Benedict’s, Atchison $350 Curé of Ars, Leawood $1,541 LAWRENCE REGION NEMAHA-MARSHALL REGION TOTAL $5,856 St. Therese, Richmond $173 Immaculate Conception, St. Marys $652 Our Lady and St. Rose, Kansas City, Kan. $11 St. Joseph, Atchison $195 Nativity, Leawood $8,216 Annunciation, Baldwin $260 St. Michael, Axtell $170 St. Boniface, Scipio $420 Christ the King, Topeka $3,096 Our Lady of Unity, Kansas City, Kan. $251 St. Patrick, Atchison $10 St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood $3,387 Assumption, Edgerton $10 Sacred Heart, Baileyville $412 SOUTHERN REGION St. Joseph, Waverly $50 Mater Dei, Topeka $980 St. John the Baptist, Kansas City, Kan. $400 St. Benedict, Bendena $107 Holy Trinity, Lenexa $885 Holy Family, Eudora $384 St. Malachy, Beattie $249 St. Francis Xavier, Burlington $158 St. Teresa, Westphalia $305 Most Pure Heart of Mary, Topeka $2,438 St. Mary-St. Anthony, Kansas City, Kan. $40 St. Ann, Effingham $194 St. Pius X, Mission $338 Corpus Christi, Lawrence $1,266 St. Columbkille, Blaine $85 St. Patrick, Emerald $55 TOTAL $4,141 Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Topeka $432 St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kan. $124 St. Louis, Good Intent $175 Prince of Peace, Olathe $1,609 St. John the Evangelist, Lawrence $148 St. Monica-St. Elizabeth, Blue Rapids $55 Sacred Heart, Emporia $895 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Topeka $575 Sisters, Servants of Mary, Kansas City, Kan. $500 St. Ann, Hiawatha $412 St. Paul, Olathe $1,539 Sacred Heart, Tonganoxie $277 St. Patrick, Corning $150 St. Catherine, Emporia $125 TOPEKA REGION Sacred Heart-St. Joseph, Topeka $775 Latin Community, Kansas City, Kan. $720 St. Leo, Horton $68 Ascension, Overland Park $3,675 TOTAL $2,345 St. Augustine, Fidelity $178 Didde Campus Center, Emporia University $149 Holy Family, Alma $75 St. Matthew, Topeka $641 Office $12,500 Corpus Christi, Mooney Creek $45 Holy Cross, Overland Park $645 Annunciation, Frankfort $160 Holy Angels, Garnett $210 St. Joseph, Flush $212 St. Bernard, Wamego $111 TOTAL $16,239 St. Joseph, Nortonville $210 Holy Spirit, Overland Park $1,511 LEAVENWORTH REGION St. Bede, Kelly $244 St. John the Baptist, Greeley $57 St. Dominic, Holton $110 TOTAL $11,413 St. Mary, Purcell $30 Queen of the Holy Rosary, Overland Park $1,215 Holy Angels, Basehor $683 St. Joseph, Lillis $140 St. Mary, Hartford $95 St. Francis of Assisi, Lapeer $159 TOTAL for ARCHDIOCESE $77,313 St. Charles, Troy $85 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011 LOCAL NEWS 11 Martin Sheen stars in unusual journey of faith By Father Mike Stubbs Special to The Leaven

year ago, when I began walking the Way of St. James, I was sur- Aprised to discover that not all of my fellow pilgrims were motivated by religious faith. For example, when in- formed about the Mass with the bless- ing for pilgrims that would take place that evening to MOVIE REVIEW kick off the pilgrimage, one of them remarked that they were not interested. A few days later, I engaged in a conversation with a young woman from Japan who was making the pilgrimage. It turned out that she did not even believe in God. I thought that it was very strange. These people were walking several hundred miles across northern Spain, on their way to Santiago de Composte- la, to the shrine dedicated to St. James the Apostle, in a pilgrimage under the supervision of the Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela. CNS photo/Producers Distribution Agency/ARC And yet, some of them had decid- Martin Sheen stars in a scene from the movie “The Way,” a film about a man’s pilgrimage in walking the Way of St. James. The Catholic News Service edly nonreligious motives for doing so. classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some simply liked to hike. Some wanted to lose weight. Some wanted to see The characters in the recently re- for purpose and meaning in their lives. sense of a documentary; it’s a fictional the scenery, to meet people, or to visit leased film “The Way” definitely fit Without realizing it, they are searching story. Nonetheless, it clearly reveals the historic sites along the way. into that category. They include lapsed for God. truth of what can happen on the Way At least, that’s what they said. Catholics and individuals with indeter- And each step of their journey brings of St. James. It points to the mysterious Of course, I did meet pilgrims who minate religious backgrounds, if any. them healing. Each step brings them ways in which life can bring us closer to were clearly motivated by religious rea- At times, they indulge in questionable closer to God. Their real destination God, the mysterious ways in which life sons: the group of nuns in full habit (I practices, which makes the film suitable turns out to be not just the shrine to itself can turn out to be a spiritual jour- believe they were Polish), the group for mature audiences only. They are not St. James, but God. That makes their ney, despite all our protestations. of French youth who were reciting the behaving as good Catholics — even the pilgrimage a spiritual journey, despite rosary one evening, the pilgrims who star, Martin Sheen, who in real life is a themselves. “The Way” is playing at AMC Stu- would attend the evening Mass in the devout Catholic. In that respect, the film very closely dio 30 in Olathe. For showtimes, check local parish. But what about the others? But as they walk together, we learn reflects the pilgrimage to Santiago de the website at: www.amctheatres.com/ What about those pilgrims seemingly that these are individuals who are bro- Compostela as I experienced it. The film Studio. not motivated by religious faith? ken and wounded. They are searching does not pretend to be accurate in the

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Catholic churches learn how to start an Custom countertops - Laminates installed within Office space available - Great location in the Dead Wearing That Outfit,” from 7 - 11 16. The QHR Men’s Club will serve a fried Earth-care ministry. For information A pancake breakfast to benefit the Director- The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kan- Semi-retired arborist - Available for tree and 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competi- Ranchmart area of Prairie Village. Ideal for start-ups, p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Church of the sas is seeking a new director of Christ’s Peace House shrub trimming. Call Bob at (913) 231- 6460. tive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., professional and small businesses. Flexible terms. chicken dinner with all the trimmings. or to register, call Clare Rockenhaus at Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held of Prayer, a contemplative retreat center in Easton, at (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. Call Marek at (913) 461-4491. Nativity Parish hall, 3800 W. 119th St., The cost is: $10 for adults; $5 for children (913) 677-1953. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the St. Kansas, formerly known as Shantivanam House Fall lawn cleanup Leawood. Dress in outrageous and tacky ages 3 - 12; children under three eat free. Peter Parish center, 425 N. 15th St., Kan- of Prayer. The director will be responsible for the Aeration, seeding, fertilizing & leaf removal STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Base- clothing. The cost of $10 for members, There will also be a country store, bingo, sas City, Kan. The cost is $6 for adults; $4 spiritual leadership and administrative oversight of Excellent references; licensed and insured ment finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exte- Vacation $15 for guests, includes appetizers, beer children’s games, raffles and more. For 21-23 Divorced? Widowed? for children under 10 years old. For ad- the 120-acre facility. A successful candidate will be a Local parishioner; free estimates. rior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replace- and wine. information, call the parish office at Beginning Experience Weekend gently vance tickets, call (913) 371-3423. Tickets practicing Catholic who embraces the church’s teach- Insured; excellent references. ment and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) Ski cabin in Winter Park, Colo. – 2 BR, 1 BA, on (913) 533-2462. helps people move through their loss to will also be available at the door. ings on faith and morals as articulated by the church’s Call Tony at (913) 620-6063 491-5837 or (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@ A memorial liturgy for deceased a new beginning in their lives. The next magisterium, and who possesses a comprehensive free ski shuttle route. $110/night. Call (913) 642-3027. hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. To view, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com. loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Oct. St. Benedict’s Parish, 1001 N. 2nd weekend for the Kansas City area will be The gospel choir of Our Lady & St. understanding of the Catholic faith and the traditions Rodman Lawn Care - Lawn mowing, leaf removal, 15 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission St., Atchison, will host a fall festival on Oct. 21 - 23 at Sanctuary of Hope Retreat Rose Parish, Kansas City, Kan., will of the Catholic Church. The position requires compas- hedge trimming, power washing, snow removal. Call Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, -as Rd., Leawood. The bereavement ministry Oct. 16 in the ACES old gym, 201 Division Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, present its annual gospel choir con- sionate, effective communication skills; dedication (913) 548-3002 for a free estimate. Member of Holy semble, clean . . . we do it all! For a free consultation, will have its monthly meeting following to Christian contemplative prayer; and the values of For Sale St. A roast beef dinner will be served Kan. For information or to register, call cert, entitled “It’s All About You, Lord,” Cross Parish, Overland Park. call your professional organizing handyman, Kevin Mass in the Father Burak Room. The top- solitude and hospitality for all guests. Knowledge of from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also John at (913) 219-3465 in Kansas City; on Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at the church. All are Hogan, M.Ed., today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; refer- ic will be: “Managing the Holidays.” For be children’s games, a silent auction, Michelle at (785) 478-3481 in Topeka; welcome. For additional information, or experience in spiritual direction or counseling is ences. Visit the website at: www.koatindustries.com. For Sale - Single burial plot in the Queen of desirable. Administrative/management experience in Heaven Garden at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa. information, call (913) 649-2026. raffles, and more. For information, call Jerry at (785) 843-2079 in Lawrence; call Barbara Bailey at (913) 321-1958 be- Caregiving the parish office at (913) 367-0671. or visit the website at: www.beginning tween 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. a retreat center/house of prayer setting is preferred. Swalms Organizing Service - Basement, ga- Lot 120; section A; space 4. Price of $3000 includes The Altar Society of St. Mary-St. experience.org. A complete job description, application and benefits rage, attic, shop — any room organized! Items taken plot, liner, opening and closing. Call Mary Ann Tatman Looking for high quality home care? Whether Anthony Church, Kansas City, Kan., will information are available on the archdiocese’s web- to donation sites, trash is bagged, and areas are clean at (417) 365-0760. The Little Sisters of the Poor will you’re looking to introduce care for your family or sim- host its annual Oktoberfest from 5 - 8 There will be a Holy Hour for host their annual fall festival and spa- site at: www.archkck.org/employment. Interested ply looking to improve your current home care quality, and neat when job is complete. To view before-and- 17 Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch p.m. on Oct. 15 at Bishop Forst Hall. The life at 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at St. Patrick Bishop Ward High School will ghetti dinner from noon - 5 p.m. on Oct. individuals should mail cover letter, resume, and ap- we can help. Our unique approach to home care has after pictures, visit the website at: www.swalms.com. 22 lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new cost is $9 for adults; $4.50 for children 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, host an on Oct. 22 at the Hilton 23 at the convent, located at 8745 James plication by Oct. 31 to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the Over 20 years of organizing experience; insured. Call Church, auction Kansas, Office of Human Resources, Christ’s Peace Tillar at (913) 375-9115. equipment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Par- 12 and under. Advance tickets are re- Kan. Garden Inn Hotel, Kansas City, Kan. A si- A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, Mo. There will 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family- ish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. Director Search, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS owned and based in Lenexa. Call Benefits of Home- quired. For information or to purchase lent auction and dinner will begin at 6 also be a holiday boutique, a garage sale, 66109, or send, via email, to: [email protected]. Senior Care at (913) 422-1591 or visit our website at: The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to tickets, call the parish office at (913) 371- p.m., followed by a live auction at 8 p.m. and a bake sale. All proceeds will benefit www.benefitsofhome.com. your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall 1408. 18 Marillac Center, 4200 S. 4th Tickets cost $60 per person. For infor- the Sisters’ home for the elderly poor. Financial representative - Due to the success damage — from water stains and stress cracks to texture Wanted to Buy St., Leavenworth, will host “Lingering mation or to purchase tickets, contact For information, call (816) 761-4744. and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are add- Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- repairs and skim coating. We provide professional, timely St. Patrick Parish, 1086 W. 94th St., over Coffee with Challenging Women Amy Nelson in the development office ing financial representatives in the Kansas City, Topeka panionship, care management, and transportation to repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified and in- Cash for your antiques - Coins, watches, silver- Kansas City, Kan., will host a chili dinner of the Bible,” a four-session program at (913) 371-6901 or visit the website at: and Atchison areas. This position is ideal for a deter- the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and sured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655. ware, old rifles and shotguns, pocket knives, old mili- and bingo night in the parish center on held from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, www.cyclonecountry.org/auction2011. 24 Would you like to reach out mined, high-energy, high-expectation, professional, nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main tary items, Zippo lighters, duck decoys, antique toys, Oct. 15. Serving will begin at 6 p.m.; bin- beginning Oct. 18. Sister Kathleen Wood, and make a difference in someone’s life? self-disciplined, independent individual desiring to caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daugh- Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work. old signs, old pine or primitive furniture. Call Chris at go will begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for SCL, who recently retired from teaching The Archdiocesan Council of Catho- The Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic will serve others, yet earn a better-than-average income. (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269. ters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; adults; $3 for children 10 and under. To theology and ministry at the University lic Women (ACCW) will host the Wom- host a volunteer information night We provide top-rated financial products to our mem- Laurie, Debbie or Gary. second-generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul purchase advance tickets or to reserve bers and their families and will provide excellent *** Want to buy *** of Saint Mary, will facilitate the program. en’s Day of Boundless Joy from 9 a.m. from 7 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 24. For informa- Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336. a table, call Sheri at (913) 788-8780 or benefits and training. For information or an interview, Antique or vintage jewelry For information or to register, call (913) - 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Savior Pastoral tion or to RSVP, call Tammy at (913) 287- Margaret at (913) 441-9487. 758-6552; send an email to: retreats@ Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, 8287 or send an email to: volunteer@ contact John A. Mahon, 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; Brick masons - Installation and repair of all Single pieces or entire estate or call (785) 364-5450. Child Care Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 scls.org; or visit the website at: www. Kan. The cost is: $40 for adults; $20 for wpcnetwork.org. types of masonry work — brick, stone, and concrete. marillaccenter.org. young women 17 and under. To register, 17 years of residential and commercial experience. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee Day care openings - Infant to preschool age. Mon. The annual eighth-grade pro- visit the website at: www.archkck.org/ Small and large jobs accepted. KC Metro area. For a 16 - Fri., from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Over 30 years of expe- life forum for School of Religion and Services free quote, call Jim or John at (913) 485-4307. Will buy firearms and related accessories - accw or send a check, payable to ACCW, rience; excellent references; reasonable rates. Located One or a whole collection. 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Email *Commercial & residential submissions to: jennifer@theleaven. ing, or just hanging a flat screen television, turn to * Lawn renovation* Mowing will be celebrated at 5 p.m., followed by Oct. 19 at Church of the Nativity, 3800 ish along with the check. Online registra- a pizza dinner and the forum from 6:30 com or mail to: 12615 Parallel Pkwy., us. With over 25 years of combined installation ex- * Clean-up and hauling W. 119th St., Leawood. Students will tion doesn’t include payment; all pay- Kansas City, KS 66109. perience, we have the tools and know-how to get it Home Improvement * Dirt grading/installation Miscellaneous - 8:45 p.m. Students will learn about pro- learn about pro-life teachings and listen ments must be mailed in advance. done right. Call (913) 904-8935 or visit the website at: * Landscape design Father and son team - We do roofing, windows, www.crsightandsound.com. * Free estimates Donate a vehicle. Make a difference. 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Catholic Press Association OK, so what’s the point? Catholic schools measure ‘outcomes’ differently id you hear about the minister flooring, with a palm-leaf roof. It has Award Winner Sermon on the Mount or the Prayer excelling in colleges and careers. This who did a demonstration sermon one multipurpose room; John sleeps on ear friends of Catho- 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, of St. Francis of Assisi? The belief that is why there are so many Catholic one weekend to get the attention a mattress on the floor. The family uses 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, D lic schools, there is an eternal reward for good- school graduates serving in their com- of his congregation? a community toilet and gets water from D 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, ness is a great motivator in Catholic munities, as noted in The Wall Street At the beginning of the service, he set a community pump. Because John’s dis- Chances are that if you spend time 2010, 2011 schools! Journal. up a table with four jars and a small dish trict consists of small islands, it’s tough in any of our Catholic school class- In addition, when Catholic schools When students are taught in Catho- of worms on it. Dramatically, the pastor to get the essentials of life: clothing, rooms today, you will observe a differ- are praised for truly developing the lic schools that choosing a career and/ raised each container. shoes, education and medicine. ent type of teaching and learning hap- “whole person,” rarely is credit given to or helping others is more about how The first jar contained alcohol. Plop! Even though John lives thousands of pening from what you might remember the fact that, for us, the “whole person” God is asking them to use the gifts and He dropped a worm into it. miles away, Jesus reminds me that he’s when you were students. While the includes the soul that God has given talents he gave them and not so much The second jar was covered and con- thing. How many times in the Gospels still my “neighbor.” And I am called to language (“Differentiated Instruction, schools. While we enjoy and appreciate each of us. Father Richard Jacobs, about what they want to do to make tained cigarette smoke. He unscrewed did the apostles or others not grasp the love that neighbor as myself. Here I am, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and the positive recognition, these articles OSA, stated it eloquently when he themselves happy, the result should be the lid and plopped a worm into the jar. point that he was making? And, yes, often too-well fed, living in a multi-room Positive Behavior System”) may be usually fail to mention the deeper proposed that one of the foundational an intentional and sustained effort of The third jar, containing chocolate we’re the same way. duplex by myself, with clean water and new, the underlying principles are still reason for our success: i.e., the connec- principles guiding Catholic schools is self-giving on their parts. OF THE syrup, also received a worm. Next weekend, Oct. 22-23, we mark indoor plumbing. I lack neither clothes rooted in the Gospels. Today’s teach- QUOTE tion to faith in God and belief in the the belief that “teaching is an intimate Although the outcomes of Catholic The fourth jar was filled with dirt, World Mission Sunday. Like many of nor shoes and sleep comfortably on a ers simply use a variety of approaches Scriptures. communication between souls.” Thus schools, both nationally and in this and the pastor placed the final worm the special collections in the church bed. I was blessed to have an excellent to ensure that each student is able to Likewise, when others speak of “differentiated instruction” in Catholic archdiocese, are indeed noteworthy, WEEK into it. throughout the year, we might see this education and have ready access to multiply his or her talents to give glory “discipline” and the safe atmosphere schools encompasses more than just so, too, are the real reasons behind He prayed silently for a few minutes as just another plea for more funds. It medical and dental care. If I love these to God. of Catholic schools, they often miss the the minds of our students. those outcomes. Thanks be to God! and then returned to the jars. might even take us back to the days of things for myself, the Gospel tells me Recently, there have been articles “The simple act of relationship to Jesus Christ that is the We believe this faithfulness to the ¡Vaya con Dios! “Observe what has happened!” he our childhood when we were encour- that I must love them for John and all published in a variety of publications, foundation of our behavioral expec- true mission — learning to live and reaching out to someone thundered. aged to clean our plates because “there those like him. including The Wall Street Journal, tations. What better “anti-bullying” love as Jesus did — is why there are Kathy O’Hara is the superintendent of He lifted the first jar, and the worm in are starving children in China who What deep wisdom missionaries in that point to the academic success program could there be than Jesus’ so many graduates of Catholic schools archdiocesan schools. who may be lonely, who the alcohol was dead. would love to eat that.” (No doubt a lot foreign lands show when they care for of Catholic schools as a model for all may be sad, is just as The worm in the second jar of ciga- of kids who heard this or something both the souls and the bodies of those rette smoke was also dead. similar would have been more than they serve. They don’t wait for the INSIDE CATHOLIC CHARITIES powerful as the great The chocolate syrup in the third jar happy to supply both the envelope and people to come to them; instead, they killed the worm in it. the postage necessary to mail off the go to where the people are, sharing their experiments that have Lastly, with great enthusiasm, the Brussels sprouts, broccoli or spinach that everyday lives. Missionaries understand pastor lifted high the fourth jar con- sat staring at them on their plates.) well the English proverb that says: “Hun- been done or the books taining the dirt. The worm inside was World Mission Sunday, it seems, gry bellies have no ears.” Bringing the Hospice ministry helps fund good works of Catholic Charities contentedly burrowing deeper. strives to remind us of what it means basic necessities to the poor of this world that have been written. Palliative Care Month and an oppor- and sisters in need. “Now, what’s the point?” asked the to be “church.” Essentially, the church is preaching the Gospel: It is the love of s children of God, we tunity to have that conversation with There is not enough space in this pastor, pleased with his demonstration. is not a physical building; it’s people Christ made visible. You can be just as pow- are called to be faith- your loved one. In your discussions, we short column to tell you about the won- From the very last pew, Maxine raised — “living stones,” as the First Letter of To prepare for World Mission Sun- A hope you will consider consulting with derful care your family will experience. erful in your own life.” her hand and said, “I suppose the point Peter reminds us (2:5). This special Sun- day next week, read about the appeal ful in all that we do, up Catholic Community Hospice. This But what really distinguishes us from is: If you drink, smoke and eat choco- day widens our perspective by putting on pages 8 and 9 of this issue. Then, Lisanne Milford, labor and delivery special ministry of the church has been all the rest is that, by choosing Catho- late, you won’t have worms!” a human face on the church around the sacrifice one small “treat” each day and to and including the day nurse at Shawnee Mission Medical providing compassionate care to termi- lic Community Hospice, you are also Yup, that pretty much ended the world. And that “face” is of Jesus suffer- set aside that money for this special col- we are escorted home to nally ill patients and their families for serving God. Contributions from our Center service! ing, from being orphaned, ill, hungry, or lection. over 10 years. hospice ministry enable many of the See story on page 1 Obviously, the pastor in the story homeless. Finally, consider what you would do heaven. You will find that there are many other good works of Catholic Charities, wanted the congregation to be im- It’s awfully hard not to be generous if a relative or friend approached you all that is physically known and it is We are confronted with hundreds organizations to choose from when including feeding and housing families mersed in the good soil of the Gospel when the poor have a face and a name. for help when in desperate need. We’re the final leap of faith in God and in of choices each day — to get out of bed selecting a hospice — there are over 60 in crisis, educating young children, and and their faith so they could grow and For me, that would be John, a soon-to- called to treat the poor of this world in the promise of Jesus Christ. So most when the alarm goes off or sleep a little in the Kansas City metro area alone. providing mentoring and support to thrive. Alcohol, smoking and gluttony be six-year-old boy in the Philippines exactly the same way — after all, they parents and children never have a longer, eat a healthy breakfast or grab Some are large national organizations young women dealing with an unan- would kill them. He thought the point that I sponsor. John’s father is a laborer really are our brothers and sisters. conversation about their wishes — do a doughnut at the office, stop and help and some are locally owned. Some ticipated pregnancy. was crystal clear. It wasn’t. and his mother is a cook. The family And that’s the whole point. they want to have a DNR (“do not the elderly gentleman across the street operate as for-profit and some as not- “Remain faithful until death, and Jesus, too, experienced the same lives in a house of concrete blocks and resuscitate” directive) if they are criti- or rush past to get to a meeting on cally ill, what type of memorial service for-profit. All of them are required to I will give you the crown of life” (Rv time. Some of our choices are inconse- do they want to have, do they want to provide essentially the same level of 2:10). Make your hospice choice one SECOND THOUGHTS ON THE SECOND READING quential, while others can have eternal be cared for at home, in a hospital or a care because of state and federal li- that is faithful to God’s call. consequences. TWENTY-NINTH WEEK skilled nursing center? And so, it is at censing regulations. Only one, Catholic No one likes to talk about death. the point of crisis that many decisions Community Hospice, has a direct rela- Jan Lewis is the executive director of OF ORDINARY TIME Catholic Charities. Even to a person of great faith, death get made. tionship with the Catholic Church and can be frightening. It is the end of its mission of service to our brothers Oct. 16 November is National Hospice and TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY Paul leads, but does not act alone IN ORDINARY TIME icture St. Paul in your mind. He thinking in terms of three. Is 45: 1, 4-6; Ps 96: 1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1: 1-5b; can look like a very intimidating We see this threefold pattern reflect- Mt 22: 15-21 Pfigure. ed even when St. Paul is writing about KEATING Mud Jacking He stands there fearless and reso- the lives of Christians. He frequently Oct. 17 lute, with a long beard flowing down points to the three virtues of faith, hope, FOUNDATION REPAIR MUD JACKING Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, martyr from his chin and holding a long sword and love, on which Christians should Cracked • Bowed • Settled Wall Repair Raise & Level Rom 4: 20-25; (Ps) Lk 1: 69-75; Lk 12: 13-21 in his hands. The sword represents the base their lives. Those three virtues v Wall Bracing v Patios v Drives sword by which he was martyred. It also appear most famously in 1 Cor 13:13: v Waterproofing v Garage Floors Oct. 18 stands for the word of God, which he “There are in the end three things that v Steel Underpinning v Slab Houses preached, the word of truth, which cuts to the church of the Thessalonians.” last: faith, hope, and love, and the LUKE, EVANGELIST Kansas City Lawrence Topeka These three men are working together 2 Tm 4: 10-17b; Ps 145: 10-13, 17-18; Lk 10: 1-9 like a two-edged sword and penetrates greatest of these is love.” (913) 262-9352 (785) 865-0006 (785) 246-0128 the heart. Those to proclaim the Gospel, to build up the But the first recorded instance in Oct. 19 TWENTY-NINTH are the words church. Even though St. Paul is the which St. Paul mentions those three John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests, SUNDAY IN that have rung leader, he recognizes that he does not virtues appears in Sunday’s second act alone. The team includes all three. martyrs, and their companions, martyrs ORDINARY TIME out clearly over reading, when he commends the Thes- the centuries, The number three plays an impor- salonians on their behavior: “the way Rom 6: 12-18; Ps 124: 1-8; Lk 12: 39-48 1 Thes 1: 1-5b the words of his tant role in St. Paul’s thought. He is you are proving your faith, and laboring writings that still constantly thinking of God in terms of in love, and showing constancy in hope Oct. 20 inspire. three. Thus, in Sunday’s second read- in our Lord Jesus Christ.” He is pleased Paul of the Cross, priest St. Paul can look like a very intimi- ing, he greets the Thessalonians with with the conduct of the Thessalonians. Rom 6: 19-23; Ps 1: 1-4, 6; Lk 12: 49-53 dating figure — self-reliant; a maverick the words: “Paul, Silvanus, and Timo- May God similarly be pleased with even. We sometimes forget, though, thy to the church of the Thessalonians ours. May those three virtues of faith, Oct. 21 that he operated as part of a team, that in God the Father and the Lord Jesus hope and love cooperate in us to bring Friday he did not act alone. Even when he Christ: grace to you and peace.” about lives pleasing to God, lives which Rom 7: 18-25a; Ps 119: 60, 68, 76-77, 93-94; wrote his letters, some of which ended A few verses later, he adds: “For our in their own small way reflect the inner Lk 12: 54-59 up in the New Testament and from gospel did not come to you in word life of the three persons of God: the which we frequently hear at Mass, he alone, but also in power and in the Holy Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Oct. 22 spoke on behalf of others. Spirit and with much conviction.” So, Saturday We see that clearly in Sunday’s in his opening remarks to the Thessalo- Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Rom 8: 1-11; Ps 24: 1-6; Lk 13: 1-9 second reading, 1 Thes 1:1-5b. It nians, St. Paul mentions the three per- Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a begins: “Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy sons of the Holy Trinity. He is constantly degree in Scripture from Harvard University. 16 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 14, 2011

Photo by John Caufield Msgr. Michael Mullen (center), pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan., watches his drive at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate in Leawood at the annual Priests and Seminarians Appreciation Day Sept. 19. Golfing with Msgr. Mullen is Father Frank Burger (right), pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, and an unidentified golfer. In addition to golf, the priests and seminarians played cards and enjoyed a barbecue dinner.

Leaven photo by Doug Hesse Gene Meiners raises the flag on the new flagpole at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in Over- Leaven photo by Joe McSorley land Park, while Patrick Ryan White (left) and pastor Father Don Cullen look on. The servers Football players from the Catholic Youth Organization team at Holy Trinity in Lenexa wear their jerseys are: (from left to right) Oskar Walther, Paul Huynh, and Megan Schulte (obscured). The flag was at the CYO Mass held Sept. 10 at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park. CYO teams from all over the donated by White, a U.S. Marine stationed in San Diego, but a longtime parishioner of Queen. Kansas City metro area joined Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann for Mass.

Leaven photo by Doug Hesse Henry Bloch addresses the crowd at the fifth annual Donnelly College Scholarship Dinner held Sept. 14 at the Jack Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kan. Bloch was honored by the school for his steadfast support of Donnelly students through the Henry W. Bloch Scholars program. The dinner was the largest in the event’s history, with nearly 500 people in attendance and a total of approximately $290,000 in scholarship funds raised.

Father John Pilcher, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Paxico, blesses the land where the parish’s new hall will soon be built. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Oct. 2. Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran photo by Leaven