Southwest Kansas Catholic Newspaper of the CatholicRegister Diocese of Dodge City Vol. XLIX, No. 12 • Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Woman flees October is Respect Life Month An kidnappers; Intentional must prove to U.S. Disciple in Immigration that Prayer her life was at risk + Most Rev. By David Myers John B. Southwest Kansas Register Brungardt he demand was clear: Hand over Bishop of the T$8,000 or the entire family would Catholic be “disappeared” or slaughtered -- one Diocese of implying the other. Dodge City Corina was a teenager living in a rural region of Guatemala at the time. Although settled amongst the ranch country of the herry A. Weddell writes about Central American nation, Corina and her Sher experience in prayer before family were far from impervious to the becoming an intentional Catholic demands of kidnappers, who preyed on disciple: “I walked into Blessed Sac- families – especially those with relatives rament Church (!) and felt a powerful living in the United States. ‘Our mission is to show each presence of God that I had never felt “They knew my parents and aunts and before. … It was that experience of uncles were here, and that they could get person the love of Christ’ God’s presence that kept me coming the money together,” Corina said. back to Catholic Churches to pray. Did they pay? By Cardinal unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of … That Presence-for-which-I-had- “Yes,” Corina said. “They did send it Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. God’s creation, made in his own image, no-explanation… And so I came so that we would be safe.” USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities destined to live forever, and deserving of to regard Blessed Sacrament as my The threats did not end with the delivery ope Francis has captivated the world the utmost reverence and respect.” We see personal prayer place” (Forming of the $8,000 that her relatives were able Pwith his humility, warmth and compas- Pope Francis living out the truth of these Intentional Disciples, p. 165). to scrape together. Less than a year later, a sion for each person. Vivid accounts of words in his actions. Sherry has visited our diocese note was slipped under their door. The gang his tenderness for “the least of these”—the We want to be part of a society that several times, assisting us with Called or cartel members demanded $25,000. elderly, the imprisoned, those with disfig- makes affirmation and protection of human and Gifted, the gifts-discernment “If they didn’t get it, they warned us they uring disabilities, the unborn, and many rights its primary objective and its boast. program she founded. Prayer is a would kidnap me and my grandparents,” more—seize our attention. Why? Yet to women faced with an unexpected key to becoming a profound dis- Corina said. At the heart of each of these interactions pregnancy, abortion is often presented as ciple of Jesus: building trust in each There was no possibility that the family is a truth which resonates in our hearts, their only “choice.” A large percentage of other, fostering curiosity for things could raise such an amount. revealing to us something essential to un- children pre-diagnosed as having Down holy, opening hearts to a deeper So, Corina, her grandparents and four derstanding ourselves and our purpose. syndrome are never given the chance to relationship with our Loving God, cousins packed up their belongings and We are loved. live outside their mothers’ wombs. Elderly seeking this more intense call, and moved from the home they had known In his 2013 Day for Life Greeting, Pope members of our families fear they will finally committing to be an inten- for many years. Although they settled Francis conveyed that “even the weakest become burdensome and seek physician tional disciple (her five thresholds of six hours away, the threats continued and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the Continued on Page 3 conversion). She continues: “Adora- to haunt them. A neighbor Corina’s age tion appeals to postmoderns because was kidnapped and ransomed for several it is experiential, mysterious, and thousand dollars. The art of prayer accessible to everyone” (p. 164). “They have enough power over you to As we continue our Steward- demand the money,” Corina said matter- Complaining to God is okay, says ship Renewal 2014, deepening our of-factly. discipleship in hospitality, prayer, Now 23, Corina arrived in the United formation, and service, we ask God States last year. Her father had left Gua- pope, but let’s not get carried away! how we can re-commit ourselves to tamala when she was still a toddler; her prayer: adoration before the Blessed By Elise Harris mother exited the country when Corina Sacrament, private prayer, prayer atican City, Sept. 30, 2014 (CNA) - In his homily on Sept. 30, Pope Francis was only seven. as a family and community, greater said complaining to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but cautioned When the family made the decision to V devotion to the sacraments of Rec- not to exaggerate our difficulties in front of those undergoing major tragedies. escape their homeland, they quickly real- onciliation and Eucharist, and just “Our life is too easy, our complaints are overdramatized,” the pontiff told those ized that they would have to raise a small resting in the presence of our Gentle in the Vatican’s Saint Martha house during his Sept. 30 daily Mass. fortune to do so. Corina’s father would Jesus. Jesus will be there for us, in “Faced with the complaints of so many people, of so many brothers and sisters go first and then work to earn the money our Churches, in each other, and in who are in the dark, who have almost lost all memory, almost lost all hope – who for his wife to come later. His daughter our hearts, since He loves us more are experiencing this exile from themselves, who are exiled, even from them- would stay with her grandparents until than we can ask or imagine! selves, (our complaints are) nothing!” she was at an age when she could make The Holy Father noted how Job’s prayer in the first reading seems to be a curse the journey. after having lost everything, and “his body had become a plague, a disgusting It was a heart-rending decision with no plague.” assurance of a positive outcome. “He had lost all patience and he says these things. They are ugly! But he was Cornia wouldn’t see her father for Renewal 2014 always accustomed to speak the truth, and this is the truth that he feels at that more than 20 years, and her mother for Joyfully Receiving Continued on Page 16 Continued on Page 3 and SHARING Page 2 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register ‘Another Way’

rancisco de Osuna (+1540) was a Francis- characteristic marks can be found, a cross here, sake of pointing the person beyond himself. Fcan monk much loved in his day, and he did a heart there, a pointing hand in another place. For Osuna, Recollection was Prayer, to the God one extraordinary thing: he taught St. Teresa of The book is about Recogimiento: it is about who made us, to the God who redeemed us, to Avila how to pray. Recollection. Osuna took it for granted that the God who is beyond us. He did so by writing a book called the Tercer that life, and especially sin -- that these always Silence is not just an empty space to be filled. Abecedario. This Third Spiritual Alphabet was scatter. We are always a bundle of competing, It is itself filled with meaning for the one who a kind of handbook for seekers after God. Her conflicting desires that threaten to tear us apart. has ears to hear. You draw yourself toward own uncle guided her to the book, and the Lord He urged his readers to collect the forces of silence by collecting yourself (your faculties, used it to make her the woman he wanted her to their own souls, and to concentrate them into a your attentions, you intentions), but it is Silence be. single focus. itself, with its own Word beyond all human + Most Rev. Ronald Her copy of the book is still preserved in the Recollection is the drawing of a scattered significance, that does the actual drawing. M. Gilmore Convent of Avila. Its pages show the signs person together in focus upon God. But it is Silence has meaning because in Silence there Bishop Emeritus of age and of much study. Passages are un- not principally for the sake of silence, or for is a meeting. of Dodge City derlined, and in the margins some of Teresa’s the sake of internal order. Rather, it is for the

Deadline to register, Oct. 13 Baptizing Wedding Anniversary Mass, Oct. 19 he Catholic Diocese of Dodge ishop John B. Brungardt invites Gilmore. Bishop John Brungardt will be TCity will present “Baptizing Bcouples throughout the diocese out of the country. Harry Potter,” a free “literature celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, and faith” evening for adults, 50th and more years of marriage in 2014 omingo, 19 de Octubre, 2014 Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to the annual Diocesan Wedding An- D~ Misa a las 3 p.m., seguido to 8 p.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 12, niversary Mass, 3 p.m., por una cena Catedral from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the de Nuestra Señora The presenter will be Father Ter- Cathedral of Guadal- de Guadalupe, 3231 rance Klein, parochial vicar of the upe in Dodge City. North 14th Street, Cathedral of Our Lady of Guada- Participants are encour- Dodge City El Sr. Obispo lupe in Dodge City. The evening aged to register online at dcdiocese. John B. Brungardt invita a todas las Father is expected to bring both spirited org (click on the Wedding Anniversary parejas a traves de la diocesis a celebrar Terrance Klein discussion and lively debate re- photo) so that the diocese can receive an su 5-10-25-40-50 y mas años de ani- garding the positive and/or negative influences of the Harry accurate listing of names and dates of versario de boda. El Sr. Obispo Ronald Potter books. marriage. M. Gilmore presidara. Nos gustaría que The program will be presented via Interactive Television Participants may also RSVP by calling los participantes se registren en nuestra at sites throughout the diocese. Participants from through- Georgina Paz, (620) 227-1531. RSVP is página de internet www.dcdiocese.org out the Diocese of Salina will also participate through their required both for a meal count, and so con solo presionar en la foto del pastel ITV service. Registration is not required, and there is no that the couple may receive a certificate que esta ahí. También pueden hacer sus charge. ITV sites include: Dodge City, Great Bend, Garden at the reception to follow. The deadline reservaciones llamando a Georgina al City, Liberal, Pratt, Ness City, Scott City, Sharon, Syra- for registering is Monday, Oct. 13. (620) 227-1531. La fecha límite para cuse, Ulysses, Salina, Colby, Concordia, Goodland, Hays, Celebrating the Anniversary Mass this registrarse es el 13 de octubre. Manhattan, Norton, and Wakeeney. For location informa- year will be Bishop Emeritus Ronald M. tion, call Coleen Stein, (620) 227-1538, or visitdcdiocese. org/interactive-television. St. Anthony Parish, Fowler to celebrate Sacred Heart, Pratt to present St. Anthony Parish in Fowler will celebrate three-day mission, Oct. 26-28 Oktoberfest from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, “Getting Centered - Go- tion for living a peaceful Oct. 18, at the parish hall. What? Meals include turkey legs for $5; bierocks, ing Deeper into our Catho- and resilient life.” $5; and brats, $4. lic Tradition and Spiritual- The Monday evening Parish Side dishes include German potato salad or ity” will be the theme of presentation is on “Liturgy Mission baked beans, $1 each. Pops are $1 each. Kids a three-evening mission and Life: Strengthening the can get an all day wrist band to the games for at Sacred Heart Parish in Connection.” Participants Where? $5. Pratt. The mission will be will “discover how they Sacred Heart presented by Father Norm can experience liturgy in Douglas and Larry Vuil- a more meaningful, faith- Church Dominican Sisters annual Mission Bazaar lemin of Heart to Heart filled, and life-centered way 332 N. Oak Communication of Akron, and how this can positively Pratt, KS he Dominican Sisters of Ohio. impact ‘the liturgy of their Peace in Great Bend host T The event will take place daily life.’” When? their Annual Mission Bazaar Sunday, Oct. 26 through The Tuesday evening on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 7 7-8:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, begin- presentation is “Getting Sunday, a.m, to 2 p.m. at 3600 Broad- ning at 7 p.m. each eve- into the Heart and Soul of way in Great Bend. ning. Father Douglas and Love and Work,” in which Monday, Included are beverage and Vuillemin last presented individuals will look at and Tues- cinnamon rolls in the morn- a mission at the parish in ways to enrich their “love day, Oct. 26, ing, soup and pie for lunch, 2012. and work as two fundamen- 27 and 28 hundreds of handcrafted and The Sunday evening tal faith-based calls to make homemade items, a drawing presentation is on “Getting a difference in the world.” for 19 prizes, unique gift theme Cost? Centered in an Off-Cen- For more information FREE baskets, and a silent auction. tered World.” Participants contact Sacred Heart Par- Participants are invited to en- will explore how they can ish, 620-672-6352 Leave a joy the aroma and magic of this become more prayerfully message and your call will Who’s it festive autumn, pre-holiday centered in “Christ’s real be returned, or visit sacred- for? event. For more information, presence as a solid founda- heartpratt.com. Anyone call (620) 792-1232.

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Are we moved Show each person the love of Christ by the suffer- Complaining to God From Page 1 The Church’s antidote to an As the 2014 Respect Life Continued from Page 1 assisted suicide. We see these individualism which threatens Program begins, let us take a ing of those and many more of our brothers the respect for human dignity is moment to reflect on the theme, without shel- moment,” the pontiff said, noting how the and sisters pushed to the periph- community and solidarity. Are “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of prophet Jeremiah also cursed the day in ery. we moved by the suffering of God’s Creation,” and how this ter? Do we which he was born. These tragedies go directly those without shelter? Do we truth affects both our under- seek to allevi- “But is this man blaspheming? This is my question: Is this man who is so very alone, against respect for life, and they seek to alleviate the fear, confu- standing of ourselves and others ate the fear, represent a direct threat to the sion and panic that women fac- and the way we live. Pastoral blaspheming? Is it blasphemy when Jesus entire culture of human rights. ing unexpected pregnancies may and educational resources of the confusion complains – ‘Father, why have You forsaken Rather than societies of “people be experiencing? Do our hearts program can be found at www. and panic that me?’ This is the mystery.” living together,” our cities risk ache for elderly patients in nurs- usccb.org/respectlife. Pope Francis then said he has listened to becoming societies of people ing homes who feel abandoned Although we set aside women facing many “who are experiencing difficult and who are marginalized, uprooted and unwanted, having no one to October to particularly pray unexpected painful situations, who have lost a great deal and oppressed. visit them? for respect for all human life, or feel lonely and abandoned, and they come What can be done to prevent Our mission is to show each let us never cease this urgent pregnancies to complain and ask these questions: Why? this? We must draw close to person the love of Christ. As work. I’m grateful to the many may be ex- Why?” When he encounters these people, who Jesus in prayer and in the sacra- uniquely created individuals, we parishes and schools nationwide periencing? ments. We must ask the Lord for each have unique gifts which which participate in the program often rebel against God, Pope Francis said he the grace to see ourselves and we are called to use to share during October, Respect Life Do our hearts tells them: “Continue to pray just like this, others as he sees us—as mas- Christ’s love. We are continu- Month, and throughout the year. ache for elder- because this is a prayer. It was a prayer when terpieces of his creation. When ally given opportunities to do Love and justice must mo- Jesus said to his father: ‘Why have You God created each of us, he did so so in our interactions with the tivate each of us to work for ly patients in forsaken me!’” with precision and purpose, and cashier at the grocery store, our a transformation of our own nursing homes Prayer means being truthful before God, he looks on each of us with love spouses, children, friends and hearts so that we can transform he said, adding that we should all “pray with that cannot be outdone in inten- even the people we encounter in the world around us. This is the who feel aban- reality” because “true prayer comes from the sity or tenderness. We must look traffic. Each of these moments is message of Pope Francis. May doned and heart, from the moment that we are living in.” at ourselves and at others in light valuable beyond our realization. the Risen Lord put the Gospel unwanted, of this truth and treat all people We may never know how much of joy in our hearts so that we The pope observed how many are in the with the reverence and respect a simple gesture of compassion may bear witness to the greatest having no one same situation as Job who “do not under- which is due. may affect someone’s life. love story ever told. stand what has happened to them, or why”, to visit them? and there are “many brothers and sisters who have no hope.” “Just think of the tragedies, the great trag- Oct. 30 Scripture Day to look at ‘Job and beyond’ edies, for example, of these brothers and sis- ters of ours who because they are Christians “Can a favored, righteous person hold on to 30, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, were driven out of their homes and left with their faith in God when things go wrong?” In a Dodge City, will examine Job and “The Mystery of nothing: ‘But, Lord, I have believed in you. conversation with Satan, God argues that such a Human Suffering.” Why? Is believing in you a curse, Lord?’” person can indeed persevere, and points out his The event is free and open to the public, but partic- Pope Francis also drew attention to the el- servant Job as an example. God then allows ipants must register for a lunch count (served free). derly, the sick and the many lonely people in Satan to visit terrible trials upon Job to test Presenters include Father Robin Ryan, CP, who will hospitals, assuring that the Church constantly him. present in English, and Father Rafael M. Ramirez, offers prayers for all who walk in darkness. The diocese’s annual Scripture Day, SSD, who will present in Spanish. “The Church prays! She takes this pain from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. To register, call Georgina Paz, (620) 227-1531 or upon herself and prays,” he said. email [email protected]. Deadline is Oct. 24. There are even some who are angry with God, who refuse to go to Mass over some trifling complaint with the Lord, the pope noted. Local seminarians installed as acolyte, lector Pope Francis compared these difficulties odge City Diocese seminarian in prayer to those had by Saint Therese of DJuan Salas (far right) and Jacob Lisieux, who celebrates her feast day on Oct. Schneider (below, right) were installed 1. Sick with tuberculosis at the end of her as acolyte and lector (respectively) by life, the saint struggled to keep her thoughts the Most Rev. Samual J. Aquila at the on God despite serious doubts that emerged John Paul II Theological Seminary in in her heart. Denver. “We all go through this situation, we Once instituted as an acolyte, the experience this situation. There are so many seminarian may assist at the celebra- people who think it all ends in nothing. Yet tion of the Eucharist, purify the sacred Saint Therese prayed and asked for strength vessels and, when needed, assist with to persevere in the dark. This is called enter- the distribution of Holy Communion, ing into patience.” including taking communion to the sick. Bringing to mind the many who have lost The ceremony is an important step cele- everything or live in exile, the Pope ex- brated in anticipation of the seminarian’s plained that “Jesus walked this path: from diaconal and priestly ordinations. Those sunset on the Mount of Olives to the last who receive the ministry of Lector are words from the Cross: ‘Father, why have you called to proclaim the Word at Mass forsaken me!” outside of the Holy Gospel, as well as to Pope Francis concluded his homily by instruct the faithful and to proclaim that giving two suggestions which can help us Word with their lives. in moments of darkness, the first being “to Acolytes are called to service at prepare ourselves for when the darkness the altar with the Deacon and Priest, comes.” dedicating themselves to the service of Secondly, we should “Pray, pray as the the sacrament. While lay people can Church prays; pray with the Church for so be called to either of these ministries, many brothers and sisters who suffer exile they are also integral in the path to the from themselves, who are in darkness and priesthood – through these ministries suffering, without hope at hand.” they are further formed to be ministers This, he said, “is the prayer of the Church of the Lord and serve his people. for these ‘Suffering Jesus’ who are every- where.” Page 4 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Commentary The flying anvil of fate 12 reasons for spending a Holy Hour By DAVID MYERS Marlene. Because his dog recently died, before the Blessed Sacrament Southwest Kansas Register he now has a family of rabbits living in the 1. You are greatly needed! with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, for ave you ever watched one of those backyard feasting on carrots that he took “The Church and the world have a great there is nothing more consoling on earth, “man vs. nature” reality shows? It’s from his fridge and left for them. He has H need of eucharistic adoration.” (Pope John nothing more efficacious for advancing interesting that with all the adversity in the a car, an understanding wife who believes Paul II) along the road of holiness!” (Pope Paul world, we entertain ourselves by sending a him when he says he didn’t eat the carrots, 2. This is a personal invitation to you VI) man out into an adverse situation. pretty good health, and season one-three of from Jesus. 9. Just as you can’t be exposed to the I think the appeal is two-fold: 1) There’s the “X-Files” on DVD. A good life! “Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of sun without receiving its rays, neither no hatred in this adversity. There’s no ha- Yet, there are those times when his life love.” (Pope John Paul II) can you come to Jesus exposed in the tred in nature. 2) It’s him and not me: As becomes like an anvil falling from the sky, 3. Jesus is counting on you because the Blessed Sacrament without receiving he peels open some tree bark looking for a and Wayne has a target painted on his head. Eucharist is the center of life. the divine rays of his grace, his love, his beetle grub, I sit back on my sofa munching He tries to get out of the way, but like a “Every member of the Church must be peace. on popcorn. As he shivers in the middle of woman in a 1950s monster movie, he al- vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of love “Christ is truly the Emmanuel, that is, the night, I fluff my pillow in my air con- ways trips, twisting his ankle, struggling to shall be at the center of the life of the people God with us, day and night, he is in our ditioned/heated living room, contemplating pull himself along as the anvil gets closer of God so that through all the manifestations midst. He dwells with us full of grace and another glass of chocolate milk. (By the and closer! (Of course, today it’s common of worship due him shall be given back truth. He restores morality, nourishes vir- way, you won’t find a “woman vs. nature” knowledge that one should never wear heals ‘love for love’ and truly become the life of tue, consoles the afflicted, strengthens the show; women blissfully lack the testoster- and a skirt to monster-infested woods.) our souls.” (Pope John Paul II) weak.” (Pope Paul VI) one needed to purposely get themselves Nothing, and I mean nothing is going to 4. Your hour with Jesus in the Blessed 10. If Jesus were actually visible in lost in the woods.) stop that anvil from squashing Wayne! Sacrament will repair for evils of the church, everyone would run to wel- I don’t dismiss all reality TV. It occurs And in that instance, Wayne wonders: why world and bring about peace on earth. come him, but he remains hidden in the to me, though, that what we really need is pray? There’s absolutely nothing that can be “Let us be generous with our time in Sacred Host under the appearance of a “man and/or woman vs. reality” reality done, after all! The anvil is coming closer and going to meet Jesus and ready to make show – not the world of the Kardashians closer, whooshing down through the sky, as reparation for the great evils of the world. or whatever the latest incarnation might it zeroes in on Wayne’s noggin’! Let your adoration never cease.” (Pope John be – but a show about a normal person And herein lies the drama for our reality Paul II) dealing with everyday life. For it’s within show -- while most of us can’t relate to being 5. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Renewal 2014 our everyday lives that we find burdens -- lost in the woods, we’ve all felt the rush of Blessed Sacrament because you are the emotional, mental and physical antagonists, an oncoming anvil. That anvil is a loved one Joyfully Receiving most important person in the world to conflict hidden from anyone except those having a frightening disease or illness; the and SHARING him! precious few we allow inside. anvil is being a teenager in a world where “Christ is reserved in our churches as the bread, because he is calling us to faith, Let’s imagine our main character -- we’ll peer pressure has become soooo much more spiritual center of the heart of the commu- that we many come to him in humility. call him Wayne -- ordering a pizza. Let’s pressurized. It’s the anvil of our children nity, the universal Church and all humanity, “The Blessed Sacrament is the ‘Living listen in just as the pizza guy arrives: growing up in a world brimming with more since within the veil of the species, Christ is Heart’ of each of our churches and it is “Where’s the cheese?” Wayne asks and unhealthier preoccupations. It’s the contained, the invisible heart of the Church, our very sweet duty to honor and adore timidly. anvil of the value of money over people the Redeemer of the world, the center of all the Blessed Host, which our eyes see, the “It’s there,” the delivery guy says. “You and good looks over good hearts. It’s the hearts, by him all things are and of whom Incarnate Word, whom they cannot see.” just can’t see it because now we’re … um anvil that convinces us our Loving Lord is we exist.” (Pope Paul IV) (Pope Paul VI) … using cheese the same color as the to- on vacation somewhere, and that he may or 6. Jesus wants you to do more than to 11. With transforming mercy, Jesus mato sauce.” may not get back to us when he returns. go to Mass on Sunday. makes our heart one with his. “But there’s no tomato sauce, either.” Wayne is totally on his own! God’s “Our communal worship at Mass must go “He proposes his own example to those “We use ... white tomatoes. From Tunisia. not going to reach over from his vacation together with our personal worship of Jesus who come to him, that all may learn to be Same color as the crust.” getaway to stop that anvil! He’s got better in Eucharistic adoration in order that our love like himself, gentle and humble of heart, “So, it has cheese and tomato sauce, I just things to do! may be complete.” (Pope John Paul II) and to seek not their own interest but those can’t see them. Or smell them. And it has We see Wayne curl up in a ball, cover 7. You grow spiritually with each mo- of God.” (Pope Paul VI) nothing to do with, say, someone forgetting his head, and await the unthinkable. Don’t ment you spend with Jesus! 12. If the pope himself would give you to add any toppings to the crust. Or bake it, bother with prayer. You’ll just get God’s “Our essential commitment in life is to a special invitation to visit him in the as it’s obviously raw dough.” answering machine again. preserve and advance constantly in Eu- Vatican, this honor would be nothing “Right. That’ll be $17.50.” And then the unthinkable happens. An charistic life and Eucharistic piety and to in comparison to the honor and dignity I submit that the conflict in this reality old friend appears out of nowhere and grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy that Jesus himself bestows upon you show would prove far more entertaining drags Wayne out of the path. Who saw Eucharist.” (Pope John Paul II) with the invitation of spending one hour than, say, a bear sniffing around your camp, that coming? Or Wayne’s wife embraces 8. The best time you spend on earth with him in the Blessed Sacrament. someone climbing up a waterfall in search of him and whispers in his ear, “We’ll take on is with Jesus, your Best Friend, in the “The divine Eucharist bestows upon the beetle grubs, or the supposed conflict from the anvil together; you and I, for better or Blessed Sacrament! Christian people the incomparable dignity.” a host of stomach-turning reality shows that worse. And just in case, I’ve got Tylenol “How great is the value of conversation (Pope Paul VI) have nothing to do with reality. (I’d name in my purse.” them, but why give them free press?) Most importantly -- even without a friend The reason a reality show about every to pull him away or a wife to whisper her day reality would be a success is because devotion -- is the ever present voice of God: real life, often times, can seem to be more “I will never abandon you.” about survival -- not so different than the Now that I think about it, real life guy in the woods -- than living. Just ask a wouldn’t make very good drama. We’ve parent of teenagers. Or the elderly. got our own personal Savior right here Let’s take another look at Wayne: He with us, each and every moment, loving tries to take life one day at a time, appre- us beyond words, holding us tightly in his ciating the joys of each moment, thanking loving embrace, urging his beloved children God for His many blessings. It’s a good to hold on, for the best is yet to come. feeling! He’s got a wonderful wife named And where’s the drama in that?

Official Newspaper Published Semi-Monthly by the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All material in this newspaper is copyrighted 2014. Bishop John B. Brungardt...... President Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager David Myers...... Editor Daniel Stremel, CPA...... Business Manager Mrs. Margaret Klenke....Editor Emerita The Southwest Kansas Register Service of Editors P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 Phone: (620) 227-1519 Facsimile: (620) 227-1570 Byron Hull 1971-1974 e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 website: www.dcdiocese.org/register Tim Wenzl 1990-2001 “Change of plans ... Drop and give me 50!” The Southwest Kansas Register October 12, 2014 Page 5 ‘Father, I’d like you to Repaying a debt: My journey meet my girlfriend’

“Father, I’d like you to meet my to life as a Dominican sister girlfriend.” By Sister Maximilian Marie, O.P. come full circle. But not just a circle – it was Those are the words a young man uses, t was the year 2000 and I was in Rome. more like cosmological expansion. but sometimes what he really means to IIt was the first homily I had ever heard I was giving back the gift to the institution say is, “Father, I’d like you to meet the about the nature of religious life. I was 26 – a that formed the priest who was the instru- reason I’m not called to be a priest.” single laywoman raised in a devout Catholic ment for me finding my vocation. Now, two I consider it an honor—as a pastor and home. By this point I had been a daily com- years later, the words of St. Pope Pius X as a vocations director—when a guy goes municant for six years. often come to mind: “every priestly voca- out of his way to introduce his girlfriend The priest was an American but familiar tion comes from the heart of God, but passes to me. It says to me that the Catholic with Rome. He was an alumnus of the Pon- through the heart of a Mother.” It is altogeth- Faith is pretty important to him (and tifical North American College, and for those er evident that The Pontifical North Ameri- oftentimes to her too). By introducing By Father 10 days the chaplain for our World Youth can College has rediscovered this key to me to the relationship, they are being up Wesley Schawe Day pilgrimage. He preached about things priestly vocations, as have many American front about the fact that they recognize at Director, Office of like “spousal intimacy,” “Christ the Bride- priests and parishes, bishops and dioceses. some level a need for the Church, not just Priestly Vocations groom,” and “spiritual motherhood.” How many priestly vocations have been as individuals but also as a couple. It also Those words dropped like a ton of bricks inspired and preserved by the lives of Sisters introduces—even if just intuitively—a certain level of accountability. on my searching soul. They resonated with and their prayers? Being a woman religious It’s as if they acknowledge even very subtly that they know they are what had always been tugging on my heart. I among our nation’s seminarians is a constant called to live their relationship in the way the Church is asking them never knew this was the nature of a religious opportunity to encourage them to seek and to live it. sister. It seemed to me a life that was just a search for Him as they journey toward ordi- However, even though a young man may be dating someone, it pile of “no’s.” nation. Moreover, it is a Dominican Sister’s doesn’t mean that God has not made him for the priesthood. Two days later I explained to Father the dream: our love for study compelled by zeal • First of all, the fact that a man is attracted to marriage (and details of my life’s journey over a cheese- for souls finds a nice home in a theological therefore attracted to dating a woman) doesn’t disqualify him burger in an airport restaurant. I described library, even more so for one in a seminary. from the priesthood. It’s a natural, healthy desire. In fact, on the the stirring in my heart in response to his With the charism of St. Dominic we know contrary, a man who does not feel any tug toward the goodness of preaching, the Lord’s beckoning me that that running the library is an important work. marriage and could not even picture himself as a happy husband followed, and the unmistakable desire to re- But in the image our patroness Mary, Mother or father is perhaps not called to the priesthood. spond by giving myself exclusively to Christ. of the Eucharist, we know the more im- • Secondly, dating relationships take on all different levels of He lost all interest in the All-American portant ‘work’ we do here is the witness of seriousness. Until two people make a permanent commitment to burger and fries sitting before him. I knew it spousal intimacy with Christ. marriage, the very reason they are dating should be to discover was serious. He was as surprised as me. When I trace the lines of love in this whether marrying each other is the plan God has for them. He put down his burger, looked me in the story, I see a sketch of Mary, Mother of the Sometimes the answer is yes. Then again, sometimes the answer eye and said, “I think you might have a call Eucharist: the relationship between Mary and is no. Premarital sex and cohabitation make it harder to look for to religious life.” I knew he was right, but her Son; the relationship between Mary and that answer, to want that answer, or to accept that answer. needed to hear the words. I still credit my the Eucharist; the relationship between Mary Those 2 reasons—a natural attraction to marriage, and dating as vocation to him. Thirteen years later, I was and her Priests. And here I am as a Domini- discernment—mean that a guy who is dating or has a girlfriend is no again in Rome, this time as a finally pro- can Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, less likely to have been made by God for the priesthood. fessed religious sister. invited to participate profoundly in that And not only that, but opening a mission relationship and in her Motherhood. We know that all things work for good for those who love God, for our community to serve as librarians at The seminarians, and the priests who serve who are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). the Pontifical North American College. And them, have found a special place in our ma- the cherry on top was the very priest who ternal hearts and prayers. I praise God that In fact, some of the most mature men I know are those who are inspired my vocation now resided in Rome He has brought me full circle to repay Him actively and seriously discerning a vocation to the priesthood even and taught a class at the North American for the gift of my vocation and so live out the though they are currently in a dating relationship. Granted, at some College. heart of our identity as Dominican Sisters of point a man must decide if his discernment needs to take a more My life, and now my religious life had Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. formal step and continue in the seminary—which is not necessarily a call to the priesthood, but a decision to discern it at a deeper level. At that point, he can no longer continue his dating relationship. In fact, one could say that once a man becomes a seminarian he is “dating” He lost all another potential spouse. He is asking the question, “Am I called to take the Church as my only bride, following the example of Jesus interest in Christ?” the All- Of course, a man should be open with his girlfriend that he is still considering priesthood as a possibility for his life. First of all, she American deserves that honesty and openness. But secondly, if she’s a smart girl, then she also should be very interested in him listening to and burger and eventually knowing who God wants him to be. After all, what woman really wants to marry a man who is not called to marriage? fries sitting The irony is that a girl who cares enough about a guy to help him discover God’s plan for his life—even if it doesn’t involve marriage before him. to her—becomes to him an even more attractive girl. Why would I knew it I not want to be with someone who has such a selfless interest in my happiness? Then again, God has consistently used coworkers, was serious. teammates, family members, and yes, even girlfriends to help a man discover the priesthood. We are made for happiness and holiness. Helping one another discover those two things is a true sign of love.

White Collar Workers Needed www.dcdiocese.org/vocations • (620) 227-1533 [email protected] Page 6 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register First woman appointed to St. Anthony, Liberal representatives attend first ever a Vatican congregation Amazing Parish Conference By Andrea Gagliarducci atican City (CNA) - The first woman ever to be appointed a Vmember of a Vatican congregation explains that “women still have much to give to the Church with their personal charisma.” Sister Luzia Premoli, superior general of the Combonian Mission- ary Sisters, was appointed a member of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples on Sept. 13, and spoke recently to CNA. “The appointment took me by surprise, I did not expect it … but I was also joyful, because the appointment is a concretization of Pope Francis’ wish for more women in high ranking positions in the Catholic Church,” Sister Premoli said. Her appointment “shows Pope Francis’ commitment” to having more women as decision-makers in the ranks of the Church. While women served in the Vatican already, as consultants or even under-secretaries and members of pontifical councils, there had never been a woman appointed as a member of a congregation, the higher ranking departments of the Roman curia. A native of Brazil and a Comboni sister from the age of 23, Sister Premoli spent eight years as a missionary in Mozambique, and Deacon Victor Mencos, Father James Dieker, Patrick Lencioni (the main facilitator of another eight in Brazil, where she was appointed provincial. the conference), Matilda Scheurer, and Sister Consuelo Garcia. “Our charism is that of evangelizing peoples who have still not epresentatives of St. Anthony of Padua Curtis Martin, Matt Maher, Christ Stefanick, and received the Gospel, and to help local Churches to be missionaries RParish in Liberal attended the first ever Father. Michael White. in their local environment and at the same time to be open to all the “Amazing Parish Conference,” held in Denver Maher, who had performed at World Youth missionary challenges in the world,” Sister Premoli said. at the Denver Hyatt Regency Tech Center Aug. Day in Brazil, shared a musical spiritual reflec- Asked what she remembered most about her missionary experi- 27-28. More than 120 parishes from throughout tion. Matt Manion, president and CEO of the ence, Sister Premoli spoke of her time in Mozambique. the country participated in the event. A keynote Catholic Leadership Institute, who has provided speaker was the Most Rev. Andrew Cozzens, Good Leaders/Good Shepherd and Tending the Auxiliary Bishop if the Archdiocese of St. Paul Talent Seminars for the Catholic Diocese of and Minneapolis. Dodge City, also gave an inspirational vision talk. Eight other nationally known speakers made The main theme of the two days was forming presentations throughout the two-day confer- a real leadership team and finding a clear vision ence, including Jeff Cavins, Tom Corcoran, for the parish. First ‘Amazing...’ conference highlights need for action NA – A new movement seeking his own, we’re putting him in a posi- “The Church Cto unite the faithful and their pas- tion of great struggle and suffering.” tors in the formation of thriving par- “The laity have to step up.” is everyone, ishes has seen a wide scope of interest The website highlights seven traits, and with throughout the U.S. in the time since it including a foundation of three main was started little more than a year ago. elements: reliance on prayer, team- great respect “The response has been great,” Pat work, and a cohesive vision for the for the au- Lencioni, one of the founders, told parish. The Sunday experience, com- On Oct. 2, Sister Luzia Premoli, Superior General of the Comboni CNA. pelling faith formation, small groups thority of a Sisters (left), and Sister Marisa Zorzan, Vicar General, attended The Amazing Parish movement and evangelization make up the final morning Mass at Santa Marta, where the pope lives, and then seeks to give Catholic leaders, both traits of a strong parish, according to pastor of a met the pope. clergy and lay, the resources and sup- the movement. parish and port they need to create strong, fruitful After the three foundational elements “I was there in 1989, it was the time of a civil war, and I noticed parishes. comes the “Sunday experience.” which for his voca- that people evaluated every little thing they had: a piece of soap, a “For most Catholics, the parish is centers on Mass, and extends to any- tion and his dress … after four years, I went back to Brazil on a vacation, and where they come to know Christ and thing from the greeters at the front door I felt just like I was going to another world, where things were the Church. If parishes aren’t vibrant of the church to the priest’s homily. dedication, wasted, and there was a love for unnecessary things.” and strong, it’s really tough for most Lencioni said the website has been She added that her experience “was a lesson to live a more sober Catholics to connect with their faith,” “put together by a bunch of devout lay we have to life, to be able to evaluate everything we have.” Lencioni said. people who love the Church,” and is recognize During her experience as a missionary, she was also impressed by The foundation of the movement is meant to be “a holistic model and set the fact that “in the midst of tragedies, women always carried their the Amazing Parish website, which of resources that any parish can access that if we children on their shoulders, and that children were quiet and calm, lays out a model of what makes up and utilize for free. think he’s as though the mother’s touch let them feel protected.” an amazing parish as well as related Programs that are recommended Motherhood is the contribution women can give to Church’s life, resources. on the website must be “faithful to going to according to Sister Premoli. “It’s a simple website that says, ‘lis- Church teaching and excellent,” Len- “The Church is called ‘mother’, and a mother must bear the an- ten, all we want to do is make parishes cioni said. do it on his nouncement of this full and joyful life Jesus had given us.” amazing and help you make your par- While many programs geared to- own, we’re She underscored that “although the Church has given an organi- ish amazing,’” Lencioni said. wards parish life are already available, zation with almost exclusively men in the top ranks, the communi- He pointed out the importance of they’re often disconnected from one putting him ties are full of women who give their personal contribution to the encouraging the laity to get more another, he lamented. in a posi- life of the Church.” involved in their parishes to work The Amazing Parish website puts The biggest contribution women can give to Church’s life is alongside their pastors toward the dozens of resources – from adult faith tion of great “the way women gaze at things, and their being heartfelt. Women same goal. formation programs to sacramental struggle and have this peculiar passion, which probably come from their being “The Church is everyone, and with preparation – in one place along with capable of maternity,” explained Sister Premoli. great respect for the authority of a pas- original content explaining how to suffering.” Sister Premoli explained that “missionaries are needed every- tor of a parish and for his vocation and implement them from speakers and where, since mission can no longer be circumscribed to geographi- his dedication, we have to recognize authors such as Matthew Kelly, Chris cal areas. There is a mission within cities, there is a mission in that if we think he’s going to do it on Stefanick, and Jeff Cavins. different countries.” The Southwest Kansas Register October 12, 2014 Page 7 Do fathers matter? November 8-10 Author looks at what science says about fatherhood By Father John Flynn the nocturnal awakenings by the athers play a vital role in the infants. upbringing of their children, Greater engagement by fathers igh school juniors, seniors, and college- F different from that of a mother, is also associated with lower levels Haged young men can spend two nights according to a recent book that of aggressive behavior by young at Conception Seminary College and explore examines a variety of scientific children, including tantrums, biting seminary life through prayer, talks by seminar- evidence. and kicking. ians, and recreation. In “Do Fathers Matter?: What Other research has found that This seminary visit, Nov. 8-10, is free and Science is Telling Us About the fathers who were involved with the transportation is provided by the Diocese of Parent We’ve Overlooked,” (Sci- mother of their child during preg- Dodge City. entific American/ Farrar, Straus nancy led to a reduction in the risk Father Rene Labrador, assistant vocation and Giroux), journalist and author that the children would die in the director, will be driving the participants from Paul Raeburn examines the various first year of life. Meanwhile infants the Diocese of Dodge City. stages of fatherhood. whose fathers were absent and had Come and experience seminary life and join For a long time, he explained, no involvement in the pregnancy with other men your own age who are seeking fathers were not considered to were more likely to be born with God’s will for their lives. have a big role in their children’s lower birth weight and to be born Register at dcdiocese.org/vocations/discern- development, particularly in the prematurely. ment-events by Oct. 30, or call Father Wesley early years. Additionally, depression in fa- Schawe at (620) 227-1533 to reserve your spot. “The irrelevancy of fathers had thers during pregnancy increases become an article of faith among the risk of depression in children, researchers,” he said. just as mothers’ depression does, This opinion started to change in even though fathers have no direct Diocese says mahalo to DREs the mid-1970s, but even as recently connection with the fetus during as 2005 one review of 514 studies pregnancy. Directors of Religious Education thanked with dinner, movie of clinical child and adolescent From babies to teens psychology from leading journals The importance of fathers does found that nearly half of them ex- not cease as children grow up. cluded fathers, and only 11 percent Fathers play a crucial role in focused exclusively on fathers. children’s language development. The topics examined by Raeburn As well, affectionate and engag- cover a wide range. On matters of ing interactions between fathers health he noted that while the link and children lead to better social between maternal health and their skills. children is well known, research in One study found that when chil- the last decade or so has revealed dren were supported by their fa- that the father’s health leading up thers in the transition to school then to the time of conception also has it led to a much better relationship a role to play. between the child and teacher. Factors such as whether or not The positive influence continues the father had a healthy diet, body as children move into their teens. weight, substance abuse, exposure For girls, a warm relationship to toxins and pollution, are a factor with their father means a reduced n Sept. 21, Directors of years,” said Steven Polley, Toni Hernandez of Ulysses had in influencing the health of their risk of early puberty, early initia- Religious Education from Director of Youth Ministry served longest, with more than O children. tion of sex, and teen pregnancy. across the diocese came to the and Religious Formation. “We 30 years. Mary Ann Fair of During their wives’ pregnancy When it comes to sons there cathedral at the bishop’s invita- wanted to find a way to say Syracuse served the second lon- men also experience weight and is evidence that those who have tion for a Hawaiian-themed din- thanks for all you’re doing.” gest amount of time, and Regina hormonal changes, and after birth positive childhood memories of ner and to watch one of Bishop Polley and Father Robert Lix of Wright the third. Togeth- the hormonal changes are higher in their fathers were more likely to John Brungardt’s favorite Schremmer, Vicar General, er, the three DREs represented those men who devote more time be able to handle the stresses of movies, “Molokai,” the story of came up with the novel idea and more than 70 years combined to the care of their child. adulthood. Father Damien. even offered a Hawaiian theme service. While the hormonal changes in The reciprocity between husband The dinner and a movie was for the evening (Hawaiian food “At baptism, the priest or women are related to the physi- and wife was mentioned by Pope a way that the diocese could prepared by Linda Ackerman, minister says to the parents and ological process in pregnancy, Francis in his homily to a group of offer an informal but heartfelt and each participant was pre- godparents that you are the first for men the changes relate to the couples he married on Sept. 21. “mahalo” (thank you) to the sented a Hawaiian lei to wear). teachers of the faith,” Polley hormonal changes in the mother. Marriage, he said, is all about many DREs across the diocese, Polley purchased four copies of said. “Parents are our primary a: “man and woman walking some of whom have served the Father Damian movie which catechists. But the DREs who Wired to children Changes also take place in together, wherein the husband the diocese for more than three were awarded as door prizes. serve our parishes as teachers, fathers’ brains during the first helps his wife to become ever decades. Three DREs were honored they help support parents in that months of a newborn’s life. more a woman, and wherein the “We have DREs who have with a decorative placard for primary role of catechists for “Fathers are clearly wired to re- woman has the task of helping her been doing this for a lot of years of service: (above, left) our young people.” spond to their children; their brains husband to become ever more a are engaged,” Raeburn said. man. This is the task that you both Bishop Brungardt’s Calendar As well, fathers engage with share.” infants in a different way than As the evidence in Raeburn’s Oct. 12 - Oct. 26 mothers. This, Raeburn affirmed, book demonstrates, the father’s is evidence of the importance of role in a family is a vital comple- Oct 10-12: Formal pastoral visit to Barber County parishes, Holy Rosary Church of Medicine fathers spending time with their ment to that of the mother. The Lodge; St. Boniface Church of Sharon; St. John the Apostle of Kiowa babies. One effect of this came trend towards single parenthood Oct 14: Dante Deo College Ministry Group, 8 p.m., Barton County Community College, Great out in a study of couples and the so prevalent in many countries, Bend sleep patterns of their babies. The usually without a father being Oct 17-18: Conception Seminary College Board of Regents Meeting higher the involvement by fathers present, should be a cause of great Oct 19-25: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Mexico with Bishop John in the care of their babies, the lower concern. Page 8 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Papa Francisco: Ángel guardián no es doctrina fantasiosa sino una realidad

ATICANO (ACI) - El ángel guardián o hemos escuchado: ‘Pero… esto… debería Vcustodio sí existe, no es una doctrina fan- ser así, esto no va, debes estar atento…’: tasiosa sino un compañero que Dios ha puesto a ¡tantas veces! Es la voz de nuestro compa- cada uno en el camino de la vida. Así lo indicó el ñero de viaje. Estar seguros de que él nos Papa Francisco en su homilía de la misa matutina llevará hasta el final de nuestra vida con sus celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta, consejos, y por eso dar escucha a su voz, no en el día en que la Iglesia celebra la memoria de rebelarnos … Porque la rebelión, las ganas los Santos Ángeles Custodios. de ser independiente, es una cosa que todos Según señala Radio Vaticana, el Pontífice nosotros tenemos; es la soberbia, la que tuvo destacó que las lecturas del día presentan dos nuestro padre Adán en el Paraíso terrenal: la imágenes: la del ángel y la del niño. Y dijo que misma. No te rebeles: sigue sus consejos”. Dios ha puesto a nuestro lado a un ángel para “Nadie camina solo y ninguno de nosotros custodiarnos. De ahí que afirmara que “si alguno debe pensar que está solo” porque “este de nosotros creyera que puede caminar solo, se compañero” – dijo el Papa – está siempre”. equivocaría tanto”, caería “en esa equivocación “Y cuando nosotros no queremos escuchar tan fea que es la soberbia, o sea creer que se es su consejo, escuchar su voz, es como decirle: grande”, autosuficiente. ‘¡Pero, vete, vete!’. Echar al compañero del Mientras Jesús, prosiguió el Papa, enseña a los camino es peligroso, porque ningún hom- apóstoles que hay que ser como los niños. “Los bre, ninguna mujer puede aconsejarse a sí discípulos discutían acerca de quién era el más mismo. Yo puedo aconsejar a otro, pero grande entre ellos: había una disputa interna… no puedo aconsejarme a mí mismo. Está el afán de hacer carrera, ¡eh! Estos que son los el Espíritu Santo que me aconseja, está el primeros obispos tenían esa tentación de hacer ángel que me aconseja. Por eso tenemos carrera. ‘Eh, yo quiero llegar a ser más grande necesidad. Esta no es una doctrina sobre los que tú…’”. ángeles un poco fantasiosa: no, es realidad. No es un buen ejemplo lo que hacían los Lo que Jesús, lo que Dios, ha dicho: ‘Yo primeros obispos, pero es la realidad. Y Jesús les envío un ángel ante ti para custodiarte, para enseña la verdadera actitud”, la de los niños: “la acompañarte en el camino, para que no te docilidad, la necesidad del consejo, la necesidad equivoques’”. de la ayuda, porque el niño es, precisamente, el Para concluir, el Santo Padre cuestionó “hoy, signo de la necesidad de ayuda, de docilidad para haría la pregunta: ¿cómo es mi relación con el ir hacia adelante… Éste es el camino. No quien ángel custodio? ¿Lo escucho? ¿Le digo buen es más grande”. día, a la mañana? ¿Le digo: ‘custódiame duran- Los que se acercan a la actitud de un niño te el sueño?’.¿Hablo con él? ¿Le pido consejo? están “más cerca de la contemplación del Padre”, Él está a mi lado. Esta pregunta podemos dijo el Papa Francisco, porque escuchan con el “Todos nosotros, según la tradición de la Iglesia, responderla hoy, cada uno de nosotros: ¿Cómo corazón abierto y dócil al ángel custodio. es mi relación con este ángel que el Señor ha “Todos nosotros, según la tradición de la tenemos un ángel con nosotros, que nos custodia, enviado para custodiarme y acompañarme en Iglesia, tenemos un ángel con nosotros, que nos nos hace sentir las cosas.” -- Papa Francisco el camino, y que ve siempre el rostro del Padre custodia, nos hace sentir las cosas. Cuántas veces que está en los cielos?”. La importancia de la oración Si Jesús, el Por Michelle Bauman promete el Reino de los Cielos el no es excepción. A través de la de Dios. Desde el principio de los tiempos, buen ladrón que se arrepiente en el comunicación, ambas partes en una A través de nuestras oraciones perfecto, hombre ha intentado ponerse en Calvario. relación van a conocernos mejor. de acción de gracias, alabanza y contacto con una mayor fuerza Además de escuchar las ora- Sin embargo, puesto que Dios ya adoración, reconocemos nuestra divino Dios sobrenatural o Ser Divino. Los anti- ciones de la gente, Jesús mismo sabe cada uno de nosotros comple- pequeñez y la insignificancia en hecho hom- guos pueblos del mundo lo hicieron se encuentra orando numerosas tamente e íntimamente, incluso más comparación con la grandeza y a través de himnos, canciones y veces a lo largo de los Evangelios, profundamente que nos conocemos poder de Dios, así como nuestra bre oró tan rituales de petición, alabanza y ac- tanto a solas como en compañía de nosotros mismos, ¿cómo pueden dependencia en él por todo lo que frecuent- ción de Gracias. Hoy en día, miles sus discípulos y en la multitud de beneficiarse de nuestras oraciones? tenemos. Nuestras oraciones de de años más tarde, la gente en todo seguidores. Reza antes de las épo- ¿Pueden nuestras alabanzas hacer arrepentimiento nos mantienen emente y con el mundo continúe levantando sus cas más importantes en su vida, in- que Dios fuera más grande, más conscientes de nuestra naturaleza fervor du- mentes y sus corazones a Dios en cluyendo su bautismo, la Transfigu- sabio, más potente o más perfecto humana pecaminosa y permitan ex- oración. La oración es la reacción ración y muchos de los milagros de la que ya es? ¿O pueden revelar perimentar la misericordia de Dios rante su vida natural del hombre para el anhelo que realiza. Durante su pasión, las algo nuestras peticiones a Dios que sin límites. Finalmente, nuestras de Dios que se implantaron profun- horas más difíciles y más difíciles ya no sabía? Por supuesto que no. oraciones de petición nos obligan a en la tierra, damente dentro de él. El Catecismo de su vida, oración fluye otra vez Como un ser Divino Perfecto, com- pensar en lo que realmente quere- ¿cuánto de la iglesia católica nos dice “En la de la boca de Jesús. Él ora por la pleto en el poder y conocimiento, mos y necesitamos. A través de la nueva Alianza, la oración es la rel- fuerza en el huerto de Getsemaní y Dios no tiene nada que ganar con oración diaria, llegamos a un cono- más, como ación viva de los hijos de Dios con continúa rezando hasta sus últimas nuestras oraciones. Sin embargo, cimiento más profundo de nosotros pecadores, su Padre infinitamente bueno, con palabras en la Cruz: “padre, en tus Dios desea profundamente nuestras mismos y de Dios. No oramos por su Hijo Jesucristo y con el Espíritu manos encomiendo mi espíritu” oraciones, no para su propio benefi- Dios, sino para nuestro propio bien, tenemos la Santo” (CCC 2565). (LC 23:46). cio, sino para el de nosotros. Puesto para que sea más completa nues- Jesús nos anima a orar cuando Si Jesús, el perfecto, divino Dios que Dios ya posee un conocimiento tra relación con nuestro Señor y necesidad dice, “Pidan y se les dará, busquen hecho hombre oró tan frecuent- perfecto de nosotros como nuestro nuestra vida pueda estar llena de la de oración y hallarán, llamen a la puerta y les emente y con fervor durante su vida creador y amante, oración no lo bondad de Dios. abrirán” (Lucas 11:9). El luego en la tierra, ¿cuánto más, como ayuda a que nos conozca mejor. Por como parte muestra que esto es cierto por pecadores, tenemos la necesidad el contrario, oración nos permite Michelle Bauman es una estudiante de nuestra varios milagros para la gente que de oración como parte de nuestra obtener un mejor conocimiento de último año en la Universidad se le pide que haga, curación de vida cotidiana? La comunicación es de Dios y al hacerlo, nos ayuda a de Dallas, donde está estudiando vida cotidi- un leproso y un mendigo ciego una parte importante de cualquier obtener un mejor conocimiento de periodismo y política. ana? que acuden a El de buena fe y relación y nuestra relación con Dios nosotros mismos, como imágenes The Southwest Kansas Register October 12, 2014 Page 9 Un Discípulo Intencional en la Oración herry A. Weddell escribe mento como mi lugar de oración más profunda con nuestro Dios servicio, le pedimos a Dios cómo Ssobre su experiencia en la personal” (Forming Intentional de Amor, buscando este llamado podemos comprometernos de oración antes de convertirse en Disciples [Formando Discípulos más intenso y finalmente compro- nuevo a la oración: adoración ante un discípulo católico intencional: Intencionales], p. 165). metiéndonos a ser un discípulo el Santísimo Sacramento, oración “Entré en la Iglesia del Santísimo Sherry ha visitado nuestra dióce- intencional (sus cinco umbrales de privada, oración como familia y Sacramento (¡!) y sentí una pres- sis varias veces, asistiendo con conversión). Continua: “Adoración comunidad, una mayor devoción a encia poderosa de Dios que nunca Llamados y Dotados, el programa atrae a posmodernos porque es los sacramentos de Reconciliación había sentido. …Fue esa experi- de discernimiento de los dones experiencial, misterioso y accesible y Eucaristía, y simplemente des- encia de la presencia de Dios que fundado por ella. La oración es una a todo el mundo” (p. 164). cansar en la presencia de nuestro hizo que me hacía volver a las clave para convertirte en un discí- Mientras continuamos con Dulce Jesús. ¡Jesús estará allí para Iglesias Católicas a orar. …Esa pulo de Jesús profundo: creando nuestra Renovación de Compar- nosotros, en nuestras Iglesias, en Presencia-por-cual-no-tenia- confianza en uno al otro, fomentar tir 2014, profundizando nuestro uno al otro y en nuestros cora- + Reverendo ninguna-explicación…y así que la creatividad para cosas sagradas, discipulado en el sector de la zones, pues Él nos ama más de los John B. Brungardt vine a mirar el Santísimo Sacra- abriendo corazones a una relación hospitalidad, oración, formación y que podemos pedir o imaginar! Obispo de Dodge City

Vamos a ver a ‘Job y más allá’ el 30 de Octubre Misa de aniversario Día de la Escritura de boda omingo, 19 de Octubre, 2014 ~ Misa a las 3 “¿Puede una persona favorecida y honrada man- Guadalupe, Dodge City, va a examinar a Job y p.m., seguido por una cena Catedral de Nues- tener su fe en Dios cuando las cosas no van “El Misterio del Sufrimiento Humano.” D tra Señora de Guadalupe, 3231 North 14th Street, bien?” En una conversación con Satanás, El evento es gratis y abierto para todo el pú- Dodge City El Sr. Obispo John B. Brungardt Dios alega que tal persona si puede perse- blico, pero los participantes se deben registrar invita a todas las parejas a traves de la diocesis a verar, y señala a su servidor Job como para llevar un conteo para la comida (servida celebrar su 5-10-25-40-50 y mas años de aniver- ejemplo. Dios después le permite a gratis). Los presentadores incluyen a el Padre sario de boda. El Sr. Obispo Ronald M. Gilmore Satanás que ponga a prueba a Job. Robin Ryan, CP, en inglés, y al Padre Rafael M. presidara. Nos gustaría que los participantes se El Día de La Escritura un evento Ramírez, SSD, en la sesión en español. registren en nuestra página de internet www.dc- anual de la diócesis, de 9:30 Para registrarse, llamen a Georgina Paz, (620) diocese.org con solo presionar en la foto del pastel a.m.- 3:30 p.m., jueves, 30 227-1531 o por correo electrónico gpaz@dcdio- que esta ahí. También pueden hacer sus reserva- de octubre, en la Catedral cese.org. La fecha límite para registrarse es el 24 ciones llamando a Alba al (620)227-1525. La de Nuestra Señora de de octubre. fecha límite para registrarse es el 13 de octubre.

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rancisco de Osuna (+1540) era un monje franciscano Fmuy querido en su día y el hizo una cosa extraordi- naria: enseño a Santa Teresa de Ávila a orar. Lo hizo por medio de su escritura de un libro llamado el Tercer Abecedario. Este Tercer Abecedario era como un manual para buscadores de Dios. Su propio Tío la guio al libro y el Señor lo usó para hacerla la mujer que él quiso que ella fuera. Su copia del libro aún se conserva en el convento de Ávila. Sus páginas muestran marcas de edad y de mucho + Obispo estudio. Pasajes están subrayados y en los márgenes de Ronald M. Gilmore algunas de las marcas características de Teresa se pueden ver, una cruz aquí, un corazón, una mano señalando en Obispo Emeritus de Dodge City otro lugar. El libro es sobre el Recogimiento: se trata de recolec- ción. Osuna lo dio por sentado que la vida, y el pecado en Francisco de Copyright © 2011 The Zondervan Corporation. especial, que éstos siempre se dispersan. Siempre somos un bulto de competición, deseos contrarios que amenazan Osuna (+1540) Cambio de planes. !Al piso y haz 50! con desgarrarnos. Les urgió a sus lectores a juntar las era un monje fuerzas de sus propias almas y para concentrarlos en un solo centro de atención. franciscano Sesiones de conscientización La Recolección es el dibujo de una persona dispersada muy querido La Diócesis requiere a todos los empleados y voluntarios que trabajan con menores junta la atención a Dios. Pero no es principalmente por el a asistir a las sesiones de conscientización de Proteger a los Niños de Dios. silencio, o por el orden interno. Más bien, es por el bien en su día y el Estas sesiones de conscientización están disponibles en ambos inglés y español. de la persona que va más allá de sí mismo. Para Osuna, hizo una cosa Son conducidos por gente de nuestra Diócesis especialmente entrenadas como la Recolección era la oración, al Dios que nos hizo, con facilitadores. Las sesiones se publicarán en las parroquias, escuelas, el períodico el Dios que nos ha redimido, al Dios que es más allá de extraordinaria: Southwest Kansas Register y la página electrónica de la Diócesis. www.dcdiocese. nosotros. enseño a Santa org/protectingchildren. El silencio no es sólo un espacio vacío que se llena. Esta lleno del sentido para el que tiene oídos para oír. Te Teresa de Ávila a Great Bend, KS –Español atrae hacia el silencio juntándose (tus facultades, tus aten- Domingo, 19 de Octubre, 2014 orar. De: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ciones, tus intenciones), pero es el propio Silencio, con Salón de Reuniones del Auditorio de la Iglesia Santa Rosa su propia Palabra más allá de todo el significado humano, 1412 Baker St., Great Bend, KS 67530 que hace el dibujo actual. Persona de Contacto: Mercedes Helms (620)792-1396 Ext. 115 El Silencio tiene significado porque en el silencio hay Presentadora de Protegiendo Los Niños de Dios: Norma Alvarez (620) 225- una reunión. 4802 Page 10 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Knights of Ransom enjoy semiannual social St. Aloysius, Ransom, Fourth Degree Knights and their celebrated their semiannual social Sept. 20 at Wertz Street Social Emporium at Utica, KS. The evening was spent dining and visiting. Knights who attended included: Andrew Flax, Cletus Flax, Jonathan Flax, Norbert Flax, Todd Luetters, Kenneth Flax, Vernon Flax, Tyler Flax, Marlin Pfannenstiel and Fred Flax. KofC present check to KQSH

St. Joan of Arc, Elkhart celebrates First Communion Five children from St. Joan of Arc Par- ish in Elkhart celebrated their First Communion: L-R front row: Bella Brillhart, Vanessa Molina, Gavin Evans, Ale Gonzales, and Lauren Schum- acher. Also pictured asre catechist Traci O’Hanlon and Father Khoi Nguyen. The Knights of Columbus recently presented a check for $1,000 to Steve Hessman (right) for KQSH, the Catholic radio station in Dodge City. The Knights raised $800 of this amount selling programs at the Dodge City Days Rodeo. DofI helps build playgrounds When it comes to your to-do list, Members of Daughters of Isabella Circle #744, Great put your future first. Bend, present a gift to Dr. Kyle Krebaum for the Makinna Ann Hope Foundation. This donation will go toward the Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s Foundation’s project to fund best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, playground equipment for a Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. special needs access park. Representing D of I are left to A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to right; Judy Krebaum, Vice Re- gent, Jolene Rziha, Regent, and face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and Lenora Keil, Treasurer. Other develop strategies to help keep your finances in line D of I charitable donations with your short- and long-term goals. made this year are to Birthright, Catholic Social Service, Crisis Center, Kans for Kids, Relay To find out how to get your financial goals for Life, and the Food Bank. on track, call or visit today. Jim Armatys Daughters of Isabella Todd J Armatys Lloyd Davis, CFP® Financial Advisor Financial Advisor members honored for . . 1904 Broadway 210 E Frontview Suite B 50 years of service Great Bend, KS 67530 Dodge City, KS 67801 1-888-825-0651620-225-0651 620-793-5481 Daughters of Isabella Circle 1-800-432-8249 #744, Great Bend, Regent Jolene Rziha (far right) hon- ors 50-year members Betty R.T. McElreath, Axman and Maggie Gersten- AAMS® korn at the Sept. 8 meeting. Not pictured but also receiv- Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC . ing her 50-year pin is Nadine 103 West 6th Dreiling. Scott City, KS 67871 1-800-632-3188620-872-3188 The Southwest Kansas Register October 12, 2014 Page 11 Obituaries Father James Baker’s brother, Warren James Ford County Feedyard, Inc. Dr. Ronald Baker, dies Friess, brother of OFFICE r. Ronald G. Baker, 75, of Edinboro, PA, died September Sister Janice, dies 369-2252 or 227-8647 18, 2014, at his home. Dr. Baker is the brother of Father Warren James Friess, 82, of St. D Ford, Kansas James Baker. Aloysius Parish, Ransom, died Sept. He was a teacher at Warren Area High School for five years. 20, 2014. He was the tenth of 19 Mgr. Geo. Herrmann 369-2255 For forty years before his retirement he was a professor of children. He was a cook for most of Cattle Sales & Procurement mathematics and computer science at Edinboro University of his life, including his 20 years in the Pa., where he became the chair of the department. Navy. He served on many ships in- FEEDING CATTLE IS OUR BUSINESS Dr. Baker attended Our Lady of the Lake Church where he cluding the USS Yorktown CVS-10, was a past president of the parish council and the chairman of USS Oriskany CVA-34, USS Orono the building and grounds committee. YTB-190, USS Hornet CVS-12, y n SCHMIDTMONUMENT Survivors include his wife, Patricia, one daughter, three and the USS Coral Sea CVA-43. He a

p sons, a daughter-in-law, two brothers, and seven grandchil- is survived by his brothers, Elmer, e W O R K S c m i o dren. Donald, Harold, Frederick, Maurice, v Honoring a Lifetime for Lifetimes to Come C r

e A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of and Daniel, sisters, Janice Hornung, t S n owner the Lake Church, Wednesday, Sept. 24, with Father Baker - Christian Lutz, e Sister Janice Friess, ASC, Anna l l m concelebrating. Mae Ferguson, Mary Frances Flax, u Toll-free: 1-888-394-5267 • Email: [email protected] F To send condolences, visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com. u Rosella McLain, and Cathy Ator; n Office: (785) 628-6802 • Fax: (785) 628-3472 step granddaughter, Dottie Lynn; o 501 EAST 8TH ST. • HAYS, KS 67601 M www.schmidtmonumentworks.com Bishop John Brungardt joins in offering his step great-granddaughter, Dianna Valin-Ensminger; and two step- prayers and sympathy to all those who are great-great-grandchildren. suffering the loss of a loved one. Career Phyllis M. Briseno, 77, of the Cathedral of Our Penka, Inez Geissell and Bertha Achatz; eight grand- Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, died Sept. 24, children; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- 2014. Phyllis was the head housekeeper at the Silver grandchildren. Father Anselm Eke presided. Opportunity Spur for 37 years. She is survived by a son, Jerry V. Ramon Hernandez, 91, a long-time member of Martinez; a daughter, Dorothy M. Briseno; brother, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, Great Bend, died Knights helping Knights Louis Briseno; sister, Julia Pate; five grandchildren, Oct. 1, 2014. Ramon was born on June 10, 1923 nine great grandchildren and niece Adela Almanza. at Los Alamos de San Antonio, Ojinaga, Mexico Because of the tremendous growth of the Father Terrance Klein presided. to Victor and Ricarda (Armendariz) Hernandez, Costulo Rosas, 91, of St. Mary Parish, Garden and he was united in marriage to Eloisa Tercero on Knights of Columbus Insurance program, City, died Sept. 24, 2014. He was a member of the November 17, 1947 at Ojinaga, Mexico. The fam- we have an opening for an additional full-time Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed riding his adult ily moved to Great Bend in 1991. Ramon enjoyed sized tricycle, entertaining the ladies at Family Dol- reading and music and was an outdoors person who sales representative in this area. lar, rooting for his favorite baseball team, watching loved gardening. Survivors include three sons: Adan, This full-time career opportunity offers: cowboy movies and feeding the squirrels. Although Olevy, and Juan Ramon; four daughters: Teodora he never married, he was a father figure to several Hernandez, Eva Villareal, Elia Rubio and Mayra • Professional level earnings potential nieces and nephews, stepping in to care for them Sanchez; 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, • Non-contributory pension plan when one of his brothers died. Survivors include and three great-great-grand-children; four brothers: • 401 k his niece and nephew Frank and Eva Rosas; sisters Raul, Andrez, Gilberto, and Librado. Father Don • Contributory life and health insurance Modesta Ramirez and Maria Martinez Brownfield; Bedore presided. • Contributory disability plan and numerous other nieces and nephews. Father David Munoz, 3, of St. Mary Parish, Garden City, • A chance to make a difference in people’s lives Charles Seiwert presided. died Oct. 1, 2014. He enjoyed playing with his toy The Knights of Columbus insurance program provides needed insurance Paul J. Heueisen, 84, a longtime member of St. cars, watching Toy Story, and mariachi music videos coverage to over one million policy holders. We currently have $95 billion Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, died on his mom’s phone. He is survived by his parents: of life insurance in force! If you are a practicing Catholic and are eligible Sept. 19, 2014 in Protection. He enjoyed reading. Aurelio Munoz and Soyla Puentes; sisters: Itzel to join the K of C, with or without insurance experience, and would like to Survivors include a cousin, Mary Conley. Father Munoz, Noemi Munoz and Andrea Munoz; Grand- know more about joining our ranks, phone or email your response to: Don Bedore presided. parents: Maria Cruz Garcia, Carolina Hernandez Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 47, Ellis, KS 67637 Ann L. Brack, 83, of the Cathedral of Our Lady of and Antonio Puentes; numerous aunts, uncles, and Phone: 785-726-4899 FAX: 785-726-4799 Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, and St. Joan of Arc cousins. Father Charles Seiwert presided. [email protected] Parish, Elkhart, died Oct. 1, 2014. She was a member Fredrick R. Deal, 68, of St. Dominic Parish, of the Altar Society, Elkhart. Survivors include: three Garden City, died Oct. 4, 2014. Survivors include his Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. sons, Ken, Keith and Kyle “Bud”; seven daughters, wife, Janice; sons Jeffrey, Michael, Kathy Hirschfeld, Connie Scheck, Christy Towle, and Jimmy; a sister Terry Waggle; Karla Crouch, Karen Porrett, Carolyn Suenram, and and eight grandchildren. Fathers NEW DVD – JUST RELEASED! Kim Francis; three brothers; three sisters; 20 grand- Reginald A. Urban and Earl Befort, children; and six great-grandchildren. Fathers Francis OFM Cap, presided. SIGNS FROM GOD Khoi Nguyen and Pascal L. Klein presided. Sharon K. Lampe, 71, of St. Clara M. Bahr, 102, of St. John the Evangelist Raphael Parish, Syracuse, died MIRACLES AND Parish, Hoisington, died Oct. 1, 2014. She was a Oct. 2, 2014. Survivors include: member of the Altar Society, Hoisington. Survivors her husband, Jerome; a son; four Bleeding Statue THEIR MEANING Eucharistic Miracle include five daughters, Patricia McConnell, Luella daughters; her mother, a brother; Call, Jenelda Moore, Rita Bahr, and Frances “Jane” and nine grandchildren. hat science discovers will confront the mind and heart of every person. The Dietz; four sisters, Margaret Reichuber, Eleanor W DVD presents the findings from the investigations of a bleeding statue of Christ in Cochabamba, Bolivia and of a Eucharistic miracle in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the later commissioned by Cardinal Bergoglio in 1999. This Cardinal is now known to the Obituary Policy -- Obituaries are printed free of charge, but must world as Pope Francis! be edited for space. The amount of information provided to the Register varies greatly. The Register sometimes receives incomplete obituaries at press time. In This DVD is great for strengthening the faith of our family and friends. This powerful these cases, the incomplete obituary will be published so as to include a timely witness, given by Tim Francis, has touched and transformed lives, setting souls on fire listing, with a complete version in the next issue. worldwide. This is truly a New Evangelization call for all as we awaken our faith. If you note that an obituary has not been included, or that names have been omitted -- or if any information is incorrect -- contact Dave Myers at (620) 227- To order DVD, visit our Web Site at: www.loveandmercy.org 1519 or [email protected]. Keep all those listed in the Obituaries, as well or send $20 plus $4 (shipping & handling) to: Love and Mercy as their family and friends, in your prayers. Publications, P O Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443 Page 12 October 12, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register AdVantage

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855-392-9333. The Southwest Kansas Register October 12, 2014 Page 15 AdVantage Priests on the Prairie The words of Msgr. George Stewart – October 17, 1999 Pope Francis sgr. George Stewart was born Nov. 5, 1907, at Great MBend. He was ordained June 15, 1935 by Bishop August J. Schwertner at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Wichita. He served as OCT. 4: “...We must lend our ears to the beat of this time and an assistant at Blessed Sacrament, Wichita, from 1935 to 1940. perceive the ‘scent’ of the people today ... so as to remain permeated His pastorates included: St. James, Augusta (1940-47); Sacred with their joys and hopes, by their sadness and distress, at which time Heart, Pratt (1947-60); Immaculate Conception, Claflin (1960- we will know how to propose the good news of the family with cred- 1965); St. John the Baptist, Spearville (1965-73); St. John, ibility.” Meade, and St. Patrick’s, Plains (1973-76), and St. Aloysius, OCT. 2: “How is my relationship with my guardian angel? Do I Ransom (1976-85). listen to him? Do I wish him good morning? Do I say: ‘protect me On May 8, 1959, he was elevated to the rank of domestic during sleep’? Do I speak with him? Do I ask his advice? He is at my prelate by Pope John XXIII and given the title right reverend side.” monsignor. OCT. 1: “A charism is more than a talent or personal quality. It is In addition to his parish assignments, Msgr. Stewart served a grace, a gift that God gives through the Holy Spirit. Not because as a diocesan consultor, vicar forane of the Great Bend Dean- someone is better than the others, but rather so that he puts it at the ery, Spiritual Director of the north Great Bend Curia Legion service of others with the same gratitude and love with which he has of Mary, Rural Life Director, and held several positions in the received it.” Tribunal. sePT. 28: (Referring to Pope Benedict XVI) “I have said many In 1985 he retired to Claflin until 1997 when he moved to the times that it gives me great pleasure that he lives here in the Vatican, Priests’ Retirement Home in Wichita. He died Oct. 17, 1999, at because it is like having a wise grandfather at home. Thank you!” the age of 91. Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore celebrated his funeral His pastorates included: Date Unknown: “I have a dogmatic certainty: God is in every at St. John the Baptist Church in Spearville. Burial was in the St. James, Augusta; Sacred person’s life. God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person parish cemetery. has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything During his eulogy, Bishop Gilmore shared these remarks: Heart, Pratt; Immaculate else - God is in this person’s life. You can - you must - try to seek “When Msgr. Stewart was ordained, on that day he was re- Conception, Claflin; St. God in every human life.” formed, refashioned in Christ. When he was ordained his John the Baptist, Spearville; character was altered. Msgr. Stewart was a priest through and St. John, Meade, and St. through and through. The habit was strong upon him, the char- acter fixed. He lived his priesthood so thoroughly, and we are Patrick’s, Plains; and St. the beneficiaries of his gift to the priesthood.” Aloysius, Ransom.

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Support our Diocesan Seminarians Through Fruit of the Vine — Work of Human Hands round the turn of the cen- How to Participate tury, the Catholic Diocese A Fruit of the Vine Work of Human Hands of Dodge City initiated a program Please pray and discern your type of gift. Please pray and discern the amount of your gift. called “God’s Little Green Acre”. (Proceeds from crops, sale of livestock, oil production, (Cash, life insurance policy, gift annuity, stock options…etc.) God saw that this was good and wind energy generation…etc.) Complete the Work of Human Hands application and send it to: blessed the diocese with faithful Complete the Fruit of the Vine application and send it to: Mark W. Roth farmers, who donated the pro- Mark W. Roth Director of Development ceeds from one acre of land to Director of Development PO Box 137 the Diocesan Seminarian Fund. PO Box 137 Dodge City, KS 67801 Many other diocesan faithful Dodge City, KS 67801 You will receive a plaque for display in your home or place of busi- wished to contribute even though You will receive a metal sign that you can display on your ness. Each year of participation, you will receive a gold, silver, or bronze they were not farmers. Thus, property showing your support of seminarians of the plate stating your level of participation. Fruit of the Vine – Work of Hu- Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. man Hands was created. WORK OF HUMAN HANDS APPLICATION FORM 2014 During the Mass the priest FRUIT OF THE VINE APPLICATION FORM 2014 says, “Blessed are you, Lord, Name: ______Name: ______God of all creation, for through (As it will appear on the plaque. For example: John and (As it will appear on the sign. For example: John your goodness we have received Mary Doe or the John Doe Family, etc.) and Mary Doe or the John Doe Family, etc.) the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it Donation Amount: Type of Donation: will become our spiritual drink.” ( ) $250 - $1,000 Bronze Level ( ) Proceeds from Crops Through the work of our hands ( ) $1,001 - $5,000 Silver Level ( ) Sale of Livestock we have the opportunity to pro- ( ) $5,001 & above Gold Level ( ) Oil Production vide resources for the education ( ) *Other ______and formation of our seminarians ( ) Wind Energy Generation who will become our spiritual ( ) Other______Parish ______leaders. You may pledge a portion of Parish ______Phone ______proceeds from one or two day’s Phone ______Address ______(Street or PO Box) oil or wind generation income, Address ______the sale of one or more head of (Street or PO Box) City State Zip Code livestock, proceeds from an acre ______of land, a portion of profit from a City State Zip Code ______Email Address stock or bond sale, wherever your ______profits are attained. Email Address *Example: Life insurance policy, Gift Annuity, Stock Options…etc.