Southwest Kansas Go, Proclaim the Good News of Jesus with Great Joy! CNewspaper of the Catholic Diocese atholicof Dodge City www.dcdiocese.org/registerwww.dcdiocese.org/register Vol.Vol. L,L, No.No. 11 •• Sunday,Sunday, MarchMarch 8,8, 20152015 Willy’s Story In the Spirit of Lent Assaults on The homeless human dignity man buried in n a previous column, I Iwrote about Mr. Maxwell, the Vatican an impoverished elderly man to whom I delivered Meals on By Angela Ambrogetti Wheels while I was a student Catholic News Agency at Benedictine College. This illy Herteleer, a homeless man was my first step of charity to Wwho lived on the side streets the outside world, giving my outside St. Peter’s Basilica, made small act of love to a precious headlines after his death, when he re- child of God. ceived a special burial in the Vatican’s A constant theme of + Most Rev. John Teutonic Cemetery. The following is Pope St. John Paul II was B. Brungardt an account of his story as told by Msgr. the dignity of the human Bishop of the Amerigo Ciani, a canon of St. Peter’s person. He wrote and spoke Catholic Diocese of Basilica and painter who had become eloquently of our innate dig- Dodge City friends with Willy. nity as sons and daughters of Everyone in the neighborhood our Heavenly Father, created male and female in the outside the Vatican knew Willy Her- image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). What teleer. a tragedy we face in continued assaults on human The “Borgo” – as the area that bor- Photo by Elizabeth Frasco dignity in our world today: ders St. Peter’s Square to the north Anthony, Simeon, Augustine, and Nicholas Frasco of Spearville show off the • the atrocities of the so-called Islamic is called – has a small-town-feel. goods they collected on their walk about Spearville. One hour of begging equaled State Alongside the monsignors, sisters, almost 200 cans of food for Manna House in Dodge City. • the horror of human trafficking • the desperate plight of refugees • the shock of domestic violence Brothers go door-to-door to • the pain of abortion, including dismember- ment abortion • the agony of homelessness collect food for needy • the distress of a lack of health care for so pearville -- Anthony, Simeon, Au- neighborhood and beg for non-perish- many people Sgustine, and Nicholas Frasco, sons able items for the poor, kind of like St. • the suffering of the poor of Tony and Elizabeth Frasco, took to Francis of Assisi,” Elizabeth said. • the struggle of those who are addicted the sidewalks recently to collect food for “This idea was effective for a number • the abandonment of the elderly Manna House in Dodge City. of reasons, but the top was the reaching • the persecution of persons because of their “Trying to help children get into the out to those in our neighborhood and religious beliefs, and Lenten spirit, I often use the three pillars giving them a chance to give too. • much other suffering of our many sisters of prayer, fasting, and alms giving,” ex- “Also, our children will get the op- and brothers throughout the world plained Elizabeth. Their Lenten checklist portunity to deliver the cans to the Human dignity is a "value that precedes the included: 1) Prayer: a chaplet of Divine Manna house themselves and see how values of freedom, equality, solidarity, citizenship Willy Herteller Paul Badde/CNA Mercy and three extra Hail Mary’s 2) useful their little bit of effort on a Sat- and justice" and is "the fundamental principle of the Fasting: no desserts or television 3) Alms urday morning can be. democratic state, and the person-centered principle cardinals and Romans that live in the Giving.... “If you are looking for a ‘canned Lent’ on which such a state is founded" writes Giovanni neighborhood, there are many home- “How could they help the poor? My for your children, look no further than Maria Flick in his new In Praise of Dignity. less people. You can see them every husband chimed in about a canned food your own neighborhood.” As we continue our Lenten journey, we ask the morning at Mass at the Pontifical Par- drive the school is having. ... A good idea, Lord how we can help to lift up the dignity of the ish of Sant’Anna, just off the Borgo but I want it to affect them personally.” Editor’s Note: June and July are typi- human person. You can find many ideas at the inside the Vatican walls. Elizabeth and Tony came up with an cally months in which Manna House has national/international level by checking out the Willy was one of them. idea that would serve those in need and the greatest need. Elizabeth encouraged U.S. Bishops’ website: www.usccb.org. His austere appearance, the cross allow the children to take a personal people to consider a “Christmas in June/ Locally, Catholic Social Service, celebrating its around his neck and the pull-cart he interest. July” canned food collection for Manna 50th anniversary this year, has many opportuni- had turned into a piece of luggage “We decided that they could walk the House or your local agency. ties for acts of love: www.catholicsocialservice. to carry everything he owned left an org. Your parish, and our community groups, have imprint. programs to reach out to the least of our brothers He participated in Mass every and sisters. morning. “My medicine is Commu- You are reading the first Catholic! Let’s not sit on the sidelines. Let’s not just com- nion,” he always said. He was always plain, or hope someone else does something. Let’s well-groomed, but didn’t seek much he newspaper for the Catho- March 3, 1966. The new name get involved, both in prayer and in action. Pick a con- conventional medical attention. Tlic Diocese of Dodge City defines both our territory and our cern above and spread the Good News of Jesus! Willy was one of the many men and begins its 50th volume year faith identity. (See “A newspaper In the Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent, Jesus women who live on the side streets under the flagSouthwest Kansas by any other name,” Page 4) said: “This is the time of fulfillment. The king- dom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in around St. Peter’s, men and women Catholic. Contact information remains the gospel.” (Mark 1:15). who live on the margins of the tourist The first issue of the paper, the same, skregister@dcdiocese. Let us put this teaching into practice this Lent, routes, who have friends throughout under the flag,Southwest Kan- org, as does the website, www. especially as we care for our siblings in Christ. Je- the neighborhood. sas Register, was published on dcdiocese.org/register. sus loves them, and us, more than we can ask or Continued on Page 9 imagine! Page 2 March 8, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Another Way

he Source and Summit of Christian life, to a line from David Jones’ epic poem, Anath- making the whole Church other, making the Tthat’s how the Second Vatican Council emata. The poem, all 240 pages of it, is built whole world other. described the Eucharist. That’s good to know as on the Mass, on the Eucharist. And the opening How does this work? In the world of the we go deeper into Lent. line is this: We already and first of all discern Sacraments, very simply. It works as the If that is the case, because that is the case, the him making this thing other. The “him” Jones reverse of the normal thing. In life we eat the Eucharist is also the source and summit of Chris- sees is the priest moving toward the consecra- food, and it becomes us. In the Sacrament, we tian prayer. It is “the” Prayer. It is where Prayer tion of the Mass: toward making the offering eat the sacred food, and we become it. More ac- begins. It is where Prayer ends. It is the ideal of bread and wine “different” from what it was; curately, we become Him, we become different form of Prayer. It is the way we should pray. To toward making this thing other. from what we were, by becoming Christ-mind- deepen your understanding of Prayer is to deepen The Mass, the source and summit of prayer, ed, Christ soul-ed, Christ-body-ed. Digestion is your understanding of what happens before, dur- the highest form of prayer, is about “making the humble beginning of Resurrection. + Most Rev. Ronald ing, and after the celebration of Mass. other.” Making the bread and wine other, mak- Making this thing other: our catechumens and M. Gilmore Bishop Emeritus Let me simplify this by calling your attention ing the priest other, making the people other, our candidates, and ourselves. of Dodge City Marlene Clayton of Ellinwood named diocesan ‘Teacher of the Year’ arlene Clayton, lead teacher at St. Joseph, the oldest Catholic school in the “We include daily classroom prayer and MJoseph Catholic School in Ellinwood, diocese,” she said. “I’ve come to learn in twice-weekly students’ Masses, all of which has been named Teacher of the Year for the time that this really is a ministry. To serve help form a well-rounded student. St. Joseph Diocese of Dodge City. children, and to teach about God is a real School boasts a legacy of high academic “I was really surprised to receive the award, honor for me.” achievement with a focus on God.” and very humbled,” she said. Clayton was born and reared near Pilsen, In her nomination letter, Superintendent Clayton received the award at the KAIRS hometown of the future saint, Father Emil of Schools Trina Delgado wrote, “Marlene Teacher of the Year banquet held in Topeka Kapaun -- a point of pride for Clayton. She is an extremely compassionate, level- Feb. 2. is married to John, and has three children: headed, faith-filled woman. She seems to The Kansas native began teaching part-time Maggie, Joseph, and Michael, and a grand- have been made to be a teacher, especially at St. Joseph in 2002, and was soon offered daughter, Emery. Marlene is a 2001 gradu- one in a school where faith is the central the full-time position of Lead Teacher. She ate of Newman University. theme. not only teaches English, Religion, and home- St. Joseph School was founded in 1885 by “Marlene deals with all situations that room classes, but handles the administrative German immigrants. Clayton has continued arise in the position as teacher and school duties typically reserved for a principal. the tradition of keeping the school rooted in administrator with class, diligence and Clayton attributed her teachers and parish/ the teachings of Jesus. humor. ...She personifies the role of faith school secretary Jamie Komarek with help- “Students are nurtured to develop a love leader. The Diocese of Dodge City, and the ing to make it a positive and enriching work Marlene Clayton, right, lead teacher at for others as well as themselves, all along community of Ellinwood are so blessed to environment. St. Joseph School, Ellinwood, and Trina striving towards high academic achieve- have her as one of us. I am blessed to call “For me, it’s a privilege to work at St. Delgado, Superintendent of Schools. ment,” she wrote on the diocesan website. her my co-worker and my friend.” The Southwest Kansas Catholic March 8, 2015 Page 3 Catholic Social Service office opened 50 years ago in Great Bend By Tim Wenzl get underway on March 15, 1965. On that Ed Robl and Keith Rickert, Ellinwood; Paul Southwest Kansas Catholic date the office will be opened. Shramek, Ness City; and Ben Enslinger, La Editor’s Note: Catholic Social Service “How this will work out only God knows. Crosse. hosted a Chamber of Commerce Coffee on Seemingly the various County Welfare Of- The agency offered service in the areas March 5 in Great Bend to mark the 50th an- fices have sought and welcome the diocese’s of “marriage and family counseling, home- niversary of the opening of its office in that going into this work. But give us a prayer maker services, adoptions and aid to unwed community. Coverage of the occasion will that the work that’s done is real charity, and mothers.” When the office opened, it was appear in the March 22 issue. truly reflects the Church’s responsibility to the only agency west of Wichita offering atholic Social Service recognizes March ‘love our neighbors.’ marriage and family counseling on a profes- C15, 1965 as its official founding date. It “As we launch this Social Service venture, sional basis. was on that day that the agency opened its may I add this personal note of thanks to the The agency now has offices located in each doors at an office at 10th and Washington in priests who in the past have carried on the of the three deaneries in the diocese. Articles Great Bend. diocese’s charity program. Mostly it was on the services developed and nurtured over Mining The Father Walter Weiss was the founding a service to unwed mothers and adoptive the last 50 years have been featured in the executive director. He received his master’s parents. Yet Father Gilbert Herrman and diocesan newspaper since November of 2014 Archives degree in social work at Catholic University Father Eugene van Sloun did a magnificent and will continue this year. Tim Wenzl of America in Washington, D.C. His master’s job in serving anyone at any time or place Throughout its history, Catholic Social Archivist, dissertation was an investigation of the need as best they were able.” Service has worked in the areas of adop- Catholic Diocese for a Catholic Social Service agency in the Initially, the Board of Directors was com- tion, child care, housing, troubled of Dodge City Dodge City diocese. posed of 23 members from the areas of Great youth, alcoholism, parenting edu- The office for Catholic Social Service was Bend, St. John, Larned, Albert, Hoisington, cation, refugee services, located in Great Bend due to the fact that in Ellinwood, La Crosse, and Ness City. children and spousal 1965, one third of the Catholic population The first board included: Bob Rychlec, abuse and preven- in the Diocese of Dodge City was within a Frank Schartz, Joseph Mermis, Jr, Clair tion, emergency 25-mile area around that city. Cavanaugh, M.D., Larry Keenan, Frances assistance, preg- The Most Rev. Marion F. Forst, bishop Esfeld, Dave O’Neill, Zenon Lopez, Alfonso nancy counseling, of Dodge City at the time Catholic Social Bricoe, Sister M. Constance, Sister M. An- aging, foster and respite care for children Service was founded, announced the open- cilla, Father Richard Konda, Msgr. George with disabilities, search and reunion services agency advocates social justice with ing of the agency in a circular letter to his Husmann, all of Great Bend; Father Bernard for adult adoptees, birth parents and their the philosophy that people should have priests dated Feb. 27, 1965: Groome and Polly Taylor, St. John; W.R. families and family counseling. equal access to resources, services, and “An expanded Catholic Charities venture Brenner, M.D., and Ron Scott, Larned; R.J. The mission of Catholic Social Service has opportunities that are essential for the by the Diocese of Dodge City will officially Pivonka, Albert; Cody Ochs, Hoisington; been to reach out to those most in need. The accomplishment of life-tasks. Social Work and the Catholic Church Just how involved should the Church be in people’s lives? By David Myers Southwest Kansas Register ust how involved in people’s lives should the JCatholic Church be? Offering financial guidance? Classes for teenage moms? What about helping provide a roadmap to citizenship for undocumented immigrants? “Over the past 50 years, thousands of lives have been positively impacted here in southwest Kansas as a result of the agency and its staff, board members, volunteers and donors,” said Debbie Snapp, Execu- tive Director of Catholic Social Service. “Because of the work and foresight of those who helped to initiate this agency and its activities half a (Left) Rhonda Goodloe of the Garden City CSS of- century ago, children have grown up in loving adop- fice. R( ight) Lori Titsworth of the Great Bend office. tive ‘forever’ homes, the hungry have been fed, the (At right, LtoR) Amy Falcon and Debbie Snapp of homeless have found shelter, individuals and families the Dodge City office. caught in the grip of addictions have been healed, and social workers, she said, “ ‘Each person, regardless those facing a lifetime of poverty have achieved goals of position in society, has basic human rights, such “We primarily distributed the donations that were received and self-sufficiency.” as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of through CSS and the diocese to help individuals build or In other words, there can’t be too much involve- living, health care, and education. Social workers repair homes when they had no other resources to do that,” ment in the lives of people in need. recognize the global interconnections of oppression commented Snapp. “We worked with the South Central Over the years, CSS has employed social workers and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and Kansas Tornado Recovery Organization (a part of the Kiowa who are given the daunting task of guiding, evaluat- strategies to promote human and civil rights. Social Ministerial Alliance) to determine eligibility. We also used ing, and helping individuals and families through a work incorporates social justice practices in organi- some of that money to help with emergency needs -- replacing mountain of emotional, physical, and bureaucratic zations, institutions, and society to ensure that these eye glasses, prescriptions, etc….” issues. It’s not a job for the timid. basic human rights are distributed equitably and If not in the wind-swept borders of Greensburg, Snapp was Rhonda Goodloe, LMSW (Licensed Master Social without prejudice.’ teaching JustFaith, a scripture-based program of workshops Worker) works out of the Garden City CSS office. As “This is one of the competencies that is taught to designed to “form, inform and transform people of faith by “Marriage for Keeps” regional coordinator, she offers social workers,” she explained. “Working at Catholic offering programs and resources that sustain them in their married couples a weekend retreat in which to cel- Social Service, we practice this daily with the people compassionate commitment to build a more just and peaceful ebrate and refresh their marriage. She also directs the we serve.” world.” “Within My Reach” program, which offers individu- Snapp, like the three other social workers em- Through prayer, immersion experiences, books and videos, als management skills for any relationship, whether ployed by CSS -- Amy Falcon, Goodloe, and Lori participants encountered the “face of poverty and were drawn with a loved one or a boss. Titsworth -- can be found serving as a representative to respond to the needs of a broken world.” Why is this program part of Catholic social teach- of the Catholic Church in unexpected places. Though this program is not currently being taught in the ing? Soon after the violent tornado struck Greensburg diocese, its teachings are constantly being put into action. “In the social work field there are many values that and the surrounding region in May 4, 2007, CSS Among Falcon’s ministries is pregnancy counseling, in which closely align with teaching of the Church,” Good- began working with other agencies to provide needed an often young – and often frightened -- parent, or parents, will loe explained. Quoting one of the core teachings of help. Continued on Page 16 Page 4 March 8, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary A newspaper by any other name ... Becoming easy to love bout two months ago, Bishop John Blinky the Clown and ecently in morning prayer I was Aapproached me with the idea of carrot cake. Blinky Rcontemplating the Lord’s goodness, By Mary dropping the word “Register” from the the Clown and car- his mercy, and his tender love. And I was Sharon Moore newspaper and having the name of the rot cake. Blinky the immediately intrigued by a phrase, quite paper become the Southwest Kansas Clown and carrot unrehearsed, that came forth from my lips: Awakening Catholic. cake….” You make it so easy for me to love you. Vocations I know that some of you will have a Did they know of What a tender prayer, I thought. Tender hard time letting go of the Register name, our plans and simply and true. The phrase lingered as I gazed especially considering that there are some beat us to the punch? upon the sacred icon of Christ the Teacher, of you who still call it the Advance, which Perhaps it was just By David Myers and I spoke the prayer again. Editor was the name of the paper in the third some weird coinci- But then … I became confused. Who was path—and God’s plan—clearly? Am I most century AD when southwest Kansas was dence. speaking this phrase to whom? easy to love when I am happy because things still part of the Wichita diocese. I emailed the Denver paper. They Of course, I was speaking the phrase. I are going my way? If that is the case, I will Here’s why I thought the change was a seemed genuinely surprised by the timing, fixed my eyes on the One who fixed his seldom be easy to love. great idea. First, the Register name came leaving me to guess that it was, indeed, a eyes on me first. Being easy to love, I am discovering, from the Register system of newspapers coincidence to put all other coincidences And then … I became quite flummoxed. will require certain things of every one begun in Denver nearly a century ago. to shame, even the one where President To my surprise I realized that the Lord was of us. True, we cannot earn love, most Dioceses across the region would submit Dwight D. Eisenhower had a dog named speaking this phrase to me. especially God’s love. But we do have to their local news, and the Denver office “Chester,” while President Chester Arthur Immediately I felt the sting of this be wholehearted participants with God, would provide national news and do all (1881-1885) had a dog named “Dwight D. arrow of unbidden grace, the sting of true with the Holy Spirit, in the life we have the layout. This is why so many regional Eisenhower.” humility. been given. newspapers have the “Register” name. Regardless, I decided there and then that Perhaps the Lord does not know me the First, and how obvious, you have to turn Having worked at the Denver Catholic we were no longer going to be the “South- way I know me. So easy to love? Well, your face toward the One who loves you Register for six years, the name change west Kansas Catholic.” We were to be the yes, sometimes. When things are going my and not turn away. Especially not turn away represents, for me, the final step in our “Southwest Kansas More Catholic.” way. When others are loving me first for no toward the stuckness or impossibility of your paper leaving the Register nest. Four days later the next issue of the Den- other reason than that they are predisposed circumstances, or toward all the reasons you Secondly, what does “register” really ver Catholic arrived, only it was now called to be loving. tell yourself you are not lovable. mean? It might surprise you. According the “Denver Even More Catholic”! Yes, I am perhaps easy to love when I Second, being easy to love requires your to Webster, “register” is “the vocal sack Not to be outdone, I have now decided to am in the thick of my calling. But catch me total and joyful surrender. Especially your from anurans (frogs or toads) that ex- call our newspaper, the “Southwest Kansas on a day when I am not scheduled to meet surrender of the habit of relying on your pands, enabling their calls to resonate.” It Most Catholic of All the Catholic Newspa- with you and I may have no time for you, strategic mind, that troublesome habit of trying seems that around the turn of the century, pers in the Known Universe” newspaper, no patience. to orchestrate every aspect of your life. the frog was the symbol of a now defunct or, the SKMCACNKU for short. Yet isn’t this “being so easy to love” the Third, and this becomes the stumbling Catholic mens’ organization. Members As we make this transition, please note way our lives should be? Is not “being so block for many: Being easy to love requires would greet each other by puffing out that we will keep the Register email ad- easy to love” the essence of Christian faith a wholehearted submission—intentionally their cheeks in a toad-like manner and dress ([email protected]), both for expressed in daily life? and consistently placing yourself under giving the secret handshake/hop. sentimental reasons, and because I have Is not “being so easy to love” the very (sub) the mission (missio) of the One who With this in mind, the bishop and I absolutely no idea how to change it. definition of the redeemed life, restored as is Love. Submission, in essence, means checked with our consultative bodies, he The website address will continue to we are by the blood of the Lamb to right and placing yourself under the banner of the with the Diocesan Pastoral Council, me be dcdiocese.org/register, largely be- holy and joyful relationship with God? One whose mission is only love and justice with my wife (herself a former Denver cause changing every single reference So I sit with the question: How must I live, and tender compassion and the revelation Catholic Register editor), and the SWK to the Register on the website would and configure my life, so that the Lord finds of the reign of God. Register Council, all of whom approved require me to do far more thinking than it most easy to love me? Being easy to love, I am discovering, the change (except for Morgan Deltran, I am currently allowed to do without a This configuring of a life toward the One requires my gradual disappearance into who wanted to call it “A Do-It-Yourself doctor’s supervision. who is Love is the guiding principle for the Love, becoming Love, so that, purified, all Guide to Home Improvement,” which I Shakespeare said that “a rose by any vocational life we most seek to live. I bear to the world is Love. found oddly fitting). other name still smells as sweet -- unless By virtue of our humanity, every one of us, We decided to wait to make the change dropped in a pail of dirty socks.” (Yes, baptized or not, spiritually awake or not, is from Mary Sharon Moore is a Catholic until the new volume year, which coin- that’s what he said. Look it up.) The God, meant to live fully for God, and destined author and nationally known teacher cided with our 50th year of production. SKMCACNKU will continue to bring you to return to God. Configuring our lives toward and evangelizer. Her best-selling book And this is where the story takes a the good news, the local church events, the One who is Love is both an irresistible Anointed for a Purpose is now available strange and mysterious turn. You see, and the occasionally boring stuff, as it invitation and a sobering challenge. as an audiobook. Learn more about Mary about a month ago, I was talking on the has for the last 49 years. It’s our joy; it’s Honestly, am I most easy to love when I Sharon’s ministry and read sample pages of phone with my mom in Denver: my joy. I’m a lucky guy -- in a blessed have things figured out, when I can see my her books at marysharonmoore.com. “Have you seen the Denver Catholic job, in a blessed place. Register?” my mom asked. Our hope for this newspaper is the same “Why, no, Mom. Why do you ask?” yesterday, today and tomorrow, to: “Go, “They dropped the ‘Register’ and are proclaim the good news of Jesus with just the Denver Catholic now.” great joy.” “Whaaaaa?” After more than a century, the Denver Editor’s Note: The Denver Catholic Catholic Register decided to drop the newspaper representative was actually “Register” at nearly the exact same time very nice, even giving us a “shout-out” that we did. Coincidence? Hmmmmm. in the Denver paper. “Please, tell me you’re joking, Mom! It With respect to the Register in Salina and can’t be. It... just...can’t...be! Why, Lord? the National Catholic Register, “register” WHY? WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?” isn’t really defined as a frog’s vocal sack. “Calm down, Dave,” my mom said In fact, “register” has almost nothing to patiently. “Remember your meditation: do with a frog’s anatomy.

Official Newspaper Published Semi-Monthly by the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All material in this newspaper is copyrighted 2015. 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 Catholic P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Service of Editors Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 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 (¡Ay Adán, tu eres el único hombre para mí!) The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary March 8, 2015 Page 5 In this case, the truth The pornography addiction o far I have focused on the protection of is black and white Schildren and youth from pornography. I Do you need help bat- would not want to leave the impression that tling sexual addiction? Editor’s Note: The following was written prior to the pornography is harmless to mature adults. All Go to catholicsocialser- release of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” It is reprinted here the evidence shows the contrary. because of its important commentary on the dignity of the vice.org/services/coun- human person. It has been edited slightly for timeliness. It When adults turn to pornography, they gradu- seling-services/addic- ally begin to view the opposite sex as objects for was originally printed in The Leaven, the Catholic news- pleasure rather than persons to be loved. tion-counseling, or By Father Ted paper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. Married men tend to become more emotion- contact Hattie Stein, Skalsky By DEACON TONY ZIMMERMAN ally distant from their wives. They often make hstein@catholicso- Moderator of The Leaven demands on their wives that leave the woman cialservice.org, or Marriage, Family feeling degraded. Deacon Tony Zimmerman is the lead consultant for the 620-227-1584. Life and Natural Office of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of Continued use of pornography leads to search- Family Planning ing for more graphic images and can often lead Kansas City in Kansas. to marital infidelity. t is with a little trepidation that I write about the movie Statistics show that pornography plays a sig- I“Fifty Shades of Grey.” I am old enough to know that nificant role in 56 percent of all divorces. The important thing is to ac- instead of persuading you to avoid this movie, I may cre- Like all addictions, being freed from the ad- ate curiosity that nudges you to seek it out. My sincere diction of pornography can be a difficult journey. knowledge the hold that por- prayer is that this column will discourage you from ever Very often the person struggling with the addic- nography has on one’s life and viewing this movie. tion needs to seek help from others. The movie is based on romance novels written by Brit- The important thing is to acknowledge the hold to begin searching for ways to ish author E. L. James. Storylines focus on the relation- that pornography has on one’s life and to begin ship between Christian Grey, a wealthy and successful searching for ways to gain one’s freedom. gain one’s freedom. Seattle-based entrepreneur, and Anastasia Steel, a recent college graduate. Calling these “romance” novels is a stretch for most people because the themes presented focus on bondage, dominance and sadomasochism, which the novels present Got fish? as pleasurable or desirable. ne of my favorite things to do working in the He brought the boy to Jesus. These works represent another step in entertainment that Odiocesan vocation office is helping with Andrew Now at this point, I’m not really degrades and obscures the true meaning and beauty of hu- Dinners. What is an Andrew Dinner, you may ask? sure what happened. Have you man sexuality as created by God. One of the virtues we are Well, I’m glad you asked. An Andrew Dinner is a ever wondered how they got the called to with regard to human sexuality is chastity. gathering of young men. These men are invited by fish and loaves away from the The preparatory catechesis for the World Meeting of their pastor or associate pastor to share a meal with boy? Did they buy them from Families, “Love Is Our Mission,” states: “Chastity is ex- Bishop John and the priests who invited them. Every him? Did they steal that kid’s pressed in different ways, according to whether or not we year we host a dinner for post-college men, another lunch? Or maybe they simply are married. for college men, and three dinners for high school said, “Young man, would you “But for everyone, chastity involves refusing to use our men (one within each deanery). This is done for the be willing to give those fish and By Father Ted own or other people’s bodies as objects for consumption. purpose of inviting them to consider more deeply their loaves to Jesus?” Stoecklein Chastity is the habit, whether married or not, of living vocational call. If they bought them from the Assistant Director, our sexuality with dignity and grace in the light of God’s Why is it named “Andrew Dinner”? I’m glad you boy, that’s one thing. If they Office of Priestly commandments. asked that as well. It was explained to me that it stole the meal from him, that’s Vocations “Lust is the opposite of chastity. Lust involves looking comes from the story of the calling of Sts. Andrew, bad, right? But if the boy of- at others in utilitarian ways, as if the other’s body existed John and Peter (John 1:35-42). The story goes, that fered them to Jesus freely…Oh my goodness! This merely to satisfy an appetite. . . . Chastity is a great ‘yes’ Andrew and John were hanging out with John the is what Andrew Dinners are all about! At a recent to the truth of humanity created in the image of God and Baptist when Jesus walked by. Andrew Dinner I was trying to explain to the young called to live in the covenant.” John the Baptist said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” men what an Andrew Dinner is. At one point I The novels and the movie are about using another John and Andrew then followed Jesus around for a looked over at Bishop John and I said, “Bishop John, person as an object for pleasure. They speak against the while. At some point, Jesus asked them, “What are these guys have fish!” Then I looked back at the dignity of each person created in the image and likeness you looking for?” young men and exclaimed, “Your priests see some- of God. They responded, “Where do you live?” thing in you that Our Lord needs in order to meet the In today’s world, great attention in recent months has Jesus said, “Come and you will see.” needs of his people. Are you willing to offer your been drawn to the ugliness of violence, especially violence After spending time with Jesus, John and Andrew ‘fish’ to Jesus?” against women. This alone is a reason not to patronize figured out that this guy was the real thing. So An- God calls everyone to holiness. We respond these types of works. None of us would want our daughters drew ran to get his brother, Simon. He said, “We have to this call to holiness within specific vocations, or our wives to be treated in such a degrading fashion. found the Messiah”. Simon went with Andrew to whether it is through marriage, priesthood, re- As parents, wouldn’t we be repulsed at the thought of Jesus and Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, thus ligious life or consecrated single life. When we our sons being exposed to this type of mentality of the use making known his vocation. invite young men to an Andrew Dinner it is as if the and abuse of women? It was Andrew who brought Peter to Jesus. Jesus priests are responding to Jesus’ question, “How are If you are looking for a movie for a date with your wife then revealed to Peter his vocation. In a similar way, you going to feed all of these people in the Diocese or sweetheart, consider the award-winning “Old Fash- the priests of the diocese are inviting the young men of Dodge City?” Like Philip we can look at our- ioned” (oldfashionedmovie.com). in their parishes to follow Christ more closely and selves and admit, “there is no way I can do this by Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and discover their vocation, whatever that may be. myself”. At the same time we can be like Andrew author of “The Grace of Yes,” wrote: “Old Fashioned is But this is not the only incident in scripture where who says, “But I see a young man here. He has an amazing film for anyone who is looking to truly love in Andrew brought someone to Jesus. In fact, throughout some ‘fish’…he has a particular set of gifts that Our a way that never goes out of style.” the Gospels Andrew was always bringing someone Lord can use to feed his people.” to Jesus. For example, in the story of the feeding of So I say to each and every young man in the Diocese A few classic romances to consider the 5,000 in the Gospel of John, Andrew encounters of Dodge City…regardless of what vocation God has “Notorious,” an Alfred Hitchcock produced thriller star- someone who may seem to be insignificant at first, but for you, my task as a vocation director is to help you ring Ingred Bergman and Carey Grant. really proves to be a pivotal figure for anyone hoping get to Jesus. I can’t very well steal what you have to “Roman Holiday,” a romance with a twist, starring to discover their vocation in the life of God. offer. It doesn’t work to guilt you or coerce you into it. Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. In John 6:8-9, Jesus asked Philip, “How are you Really the only thing I can do is bring you to Jesus and “Born Yesterday,” romantic comedy with William going to feed all these people?” Philip had no idea. He see whether you will offer your “fish” to Jesus. From Holden, Judy Holliday and Broderick Crawford. said that it was impossible. Andrew on the other hand, there, Jesus will decide how best to use your gift. “Random Harvest,” starring Greer Garson and Ronald saw a boy with two fish and five loaves of bread. I’m And to all the good people in the Diocese of Dodge Coleman. sure Andrew realized that this would not be enough to City. If you happen see a young man with “fish”, “The Shop Around the Corner,” starring Jimmy Stew- feed everyone. Nevertheless he did what he did best. please tell the nearest “Andrew” about him. art in a classic Ernst Lubitsch comedy. Page 6 March 8, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Road trip! Guys invited to ‘Encounter God’s Call’ April 18-20

ttention high school juniors, seniors, and college- gain a fuller understanding of what life as a seminarian Being a part of God’s plan Aaged guys! On April 18, a bunch of young guys entails. will be taking a road trip to Conception Seminary in This seminary visit is free and transportation is Conception, Mo., where they will explore seminary life provided by the Diocese of Dodge City. Father Ted for salvation of the world through prayer, talks by seminarians, and more than a Stoecklein, assistant vocation director, will be driving little recreation. the group from the Diocese of Dodge City to Concep- is a ‘pretty big deal’ This is a chance to get away for free with your peers tion, Mo., and back again. and see what seminary life is all about. Even if you’re By sure and register by April 8 to be guaranteed just curious about the life, and have no intention of a room. For more information, contact Father Ted Brother Mark entering the priesthood, you’re very welcome to attend. Stoecklein at 620-792-1396 or Becky Hessman in the Schenk, OFM Cap And if you are considering the priesthood, you will Vocations Office at 620-227-1530.

Religious Vocation from Bishop Emeritus Gilmore, Jacqueline Loh to St. Ann, Olmitz lead Lenten mission in Liberal, March 19-21 Years in Religious Life: 34 acqueline Loh and the Most Rev. Ron- healing touch,” Bishop Emeritus Gilmore Jald M. Gilmore, Bishop Emeritus of said. She is the founder of “Grace that Current Ministry: Dodge City, will lead the Lenten mission, Reigns (gracethatreigns.com),” a minis- General Councilor “Grace: Another World,” at St. Anthony try devoted to the renewal of the Church for the Capuchin Church in Liberal, beginning at 6 p.m. through prayer, evangelization, and heal- Order, Rome, Italy Thursday, March 19, continuing at 6 p.m., ing. March 20, and concluding with a day-long Loh said she served as a junior landscape gathering from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, architect and urban planner before heeding March 21. a “substantial call from God to bring heal- How did you know God was calling you to religious The retreat, which is free and opened ing to those in need.” life? to the public, will explore the mingling of “In 2003, I was asked to pray for a woman Initially, I was fairly sure that I was not called to religious the two worlds: the “Divine and the human in the United States (in Virginia) who was life so I began participating in vocation meetings to prove it Jacqueline Loh that leads us into Grace.” The Saturday suffering from brain cancer,” she said. to myself. The plan, however, backfired! After many years event includes lunch. Pre-registration is “Physical healing did not come to pass, and of knowing Capuchin friars, sharing in their life, prayer and necessary. Email [email protected] or I went back to designing zoos. Before she ministry, I found myself at peace with them. There was no bolt call: (620) 624-4135. died however, she phoned to say that she out of the blue; just a steadily growing realization that religious The Thursday and Saturday events will and her family had received a better gift, life is where I was meant to be. begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop the Grace of Inner Peace. And then: What do you most like about religious life? Gilmore; Friday’s evening events will “‘Jacqueline, you have a gift. Stop One of the aspects of religious life that excites me is the sense begin with the Stations of the Cross, and building up the physical world as an ar- of purpose it has given me. Being part of God’s plan for the will include a soup supper. For a schedule, chitect. There are thousands of architects salvation of the world is a pretty big deal. On a more mundane go to dcdiocese.org/register. out there in the world. There is only one level, religious life has greatly expanded my horizons, allowing Since his retirement, Bishop Gilmore has you. Become God’s architect to build up me to interact with people from many different cultures and spent most of his time with Spiritual Direc- his Kingdom.’ social strata. When I joined the Capuchin Order, I thought my tion (mainly with priests), and with Days “In 2008, while I was under the spiri- world would shrink, but it has instead become much larger. Bishop Emeritus of Recollection and parish retreats, in the tual direction of Archbishop Raymond What do you find most challenging about religious Ronald M. Gilmore United States, in Canada, and in Ireland. Roussin, then Archbishop of Vancouver, life? Jacqueline Loh of Vancouver, BC, he turned to me in his chapel and said Losing some of my independence and learning instead to be Canada, has visited the Diocese of Dodge softly: ‘surrender your career and work dependent on others has been challenging. Rather than simply City frequently in the past 16 years, “grac- on your mission. God needs you to be his choosing the type of work I want to do, I must see the needs of ing us with her understanding heart and her hands.’” the community and listen to what it wants of me. Sometimes what the community wants is not what I want. However, I must admit that sometimes doing things I was not thrilled about turned out to be great experiences. Deadline April 1 to register for diocesan trip to Were there times when you wanted to leave but through prayer and the grace of God you remained? pope’s U.S. visit, World Meeting of Families I don’t think there was ever a time when I seriously consid- ope Francis plans to visit SCHEDULE of EVENTS: history of the nation was decided. After ered leaving the Order, but there were times when I doubted Pthe United States Sept. Tuesday, Sept. 22: The World Meet- dinner, return to the hotel. my decision. Those were difficult times for me, and probably 22-28, 2015. The Diocese of ing of Families Pilgrimage begins as Friday, Sept. 25: After breakfast par- for those who were living with me. Prayer and the support of Dodge City will be leading participants depart Wichita International ticipants will join other pilgrims in WMF my brothers, however, got me through those times. a pilgrimage to Philadelphia Airport for Philadelphia. Upon arrival, events, including the afternoon closing What brings you peace, happiness, and fulfillment in to participate in the World they will join in Evening Mass, followed ceremony. After a relaxing afternoon, living out your religious life? Meeting of Families and the by hotel check-in. participants will return to their hotel in My best moments have been when I have seen the work Papal Visit. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Today are anticipation of the weekend’s Festival of that my brothers are doing among some of the poorest, most For further information, World Meeting of Families (WMF) Families. abandoned people in the world. Knowing that we are provid- call: 800-653-0017. Per per- events. Time permitting, participants Saturday, Sept. 26: This morning are ing a little hope and human dignity to people that society has son cost: $1,795 (double can visit the St. John Neumann National more Festival of Family events, includ- forgotten gives me a great sense of fulfillment. occupancy). The pilgrim- Shrine and the St. Katherine Drexel ing the anticipated afternoon welcoming How do you witness Christ to others in the church, so- age and the World Meeting Shrine, located on the historic grounds ceremony for Pope Francis. ciety, and the world? of Families require separate of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Sunday, Sept. 27: This morning, par- My hope is that by living humbly, simply and joyfully I can registration. Go to dcdiocese. Blessed Sacrament. ticipants will join other pilgrims from witness to the fact that we are called to something better than org. Deadline to register for Thursday, Sept. 24: Today are WMF around the world for the closing Papal the empty promises offered by a materialistic world. If you were the trip is April 1, 2015, events. If time allows, participants can Mass for the Festival of Families. expecting another Saint Francis of Assisi, you are going to be in order to guarantee hotel take a guided tour of historic Phila- Monday, Sept. 28: Transfer to the Continued on Page 15 rooms. delphia, visiting key places where the airport for the return flight home. The Southwest Kansas Catholic March 8, 2015 Page 7 Despite a dip in the road, Mother Nature doesn’t hinder journey Winter storm diverts Lenten celebration to local parishes

St. John the Catechumens Evangelist, St. John the Evangelist, Hoisington: Hoisington Candidates Catechumen Catechumens: Merri Breit, John Crawford, Alicia Steiner St. Therese, Dighton Merri Breit Candidates: Liana Colson, Candidate: Jorgen Lundgren signs the Randall Dumler, Montana Spires, Cathedral of Our Lady of Gua- Book of Elect Becky Steiner dalupe, Dodge City: as sponsor St. Michael, La Crosse Catechumens: Omar Meja, Madonna Catechumen: Becky Benoit Edgar Gerardo Chacon, Bertha Oborny and St. Anthony of Padua, Leoti Angelica Adame Tagle, Kim- RCIA direc- Candidate: Amanda Gerst- berly Botello, Myah Cole, Delia tor, Judy berger Montes, Janet Morales, Carlos Spangler look St. Anthony of Padua, Ochoa, Alexa Olivares, Franely on. In the Liberal Rodriguez, Brandon Ruiz, Jason foreground Catechumens: Jefferson Bach, Soto Menendez, Miguel Cortez, is Father Erick Alexis Orozco, Adrian Cesar Figueroa, Alex Marquina, Anselm Eke, Orozco, Agustina Jacobo, Juan Gabi Marquina, Bianei Ochoa, MSP, pastor. Jose Rodriguez, Tomas Felipe Evelyn Ochoa, Ruben Rayas, Sebastian, Anisa Falcon, Saul Anthony Valente, Jesus Villegas, Acosta, Cesar Ramos, Carlos Shelor Laws Acosta, Lizbeth Acosta, Darinca Candidates: Eric Slagle, Clyde Dominguez Wade, Hailey Zimmerman, Sili- Candidates: Kimberly Barnes, via Raymundo, Pascual Ray- John Barnes, Preston Jacob mundo, Pedro Jose Juarez, Maria y Saturday, Feb. 21, much of southwest who are seeking confirmation and first Eucha- Barnes, Sandon Hilditch, Greg Calel, Francisca Pablo, Francisco Kansas had been put under a winter storm rist) and catechumens (individuals who have Scruggs, Eric Hernandez, Victor Reyes Solis, Santos Cuin B warning, with snows expected of three inches or not been baptized and who are seeking baptism, Hernandez, Elida Martinez, Syl- St. Joan of Arc, Elkhart more, and winds creating near blizzard condi- confirmation and first Eucharist) declare their via Ann Orozco, Petrona Pablo Catechumen: Rosa Mitchell tions. commitment to entering fully the Catholic Perez, Aldo Rivera Candidate: Ana Barco The call went out, and dozens of catechumens Church at Easter. St. John the Baptist, Meade St. Joseph, Ellinwood and candidates from across the diocese, their During the celebration, the candidates and Catechumen: Alek Holguin Catechumen: Presley Brady, family and friends, as well as many volunteers, catechumens -- along with their families, god- Candidates: Stacy Batchman, Jamie Rowan were told to stay home from the Call to Con- parents, and sponsors -- wait for that special Austin Boggs, Tami Holguin, Candidate: Rodney Weber, tinuing Conversion and Rite of Election, sched- moment when they would be called by name to Roberto Holguin Casey Roberts, Darren Siemsen uled for Feb. 22 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of sign the Book of the Elect, or to dip their fingers St. Joseph, Offerle St. Anthony, Fowler Guadalupe. in the baptismal font. Candidates: Leslie Woods, Ja- Catechumen: Sky Watana, Instead, Bishop John Brungardt decided it At a previous celebration, Bishop Brun- net Woods, Brandon Woods Arteed Watana would be much safer for all involved if their gardt concluded his homily with the follow- Sacred Heart Parish, Pratt Candidate: Fred Boyd local parishes celebrated this important event ing: Candidates: Ross Schiffelbein, St. Dominic, Garden City closer to home. “Let us grow in this faith. Let us ask our Michelle Middleton, Erica Voss Catechumen: Norman Myers, One of the most significant events of the gentle Jesus to assist in our journey of faith to- St. Alphonsus, Satanta Carolina Ruiz, Manuel Gonzales, liturgical year, this is the official moment that ward the Easter vigil and beyond. Let us strive Candidate: Jovany Gallegos Isaiah Gonzales candidates (baptized Catholics or baptized for conversion with God’s grace this Lenten St. Raphael, Syracuse Candidates: Joey Kelch, Tom members of another Christian denomination season. Thank you, dear Jesus.” Catechumens: Andy Thomp- Marchant son, Carly Herrera, Blanca Ta- St. Mary, Garden City lamantes Catechumens: Randy Gon- St. Joseph the Worker, zales, Paris Mustin, Amanda Tribune Asebedo, Fatima Cardenas, Sa- Catechumen: Kelli O’Brien mantha Lopez, Lucia Melendez, Candidate: Vanessa Tarango Fanny Rangel, Axel Alarcon, Mary Queen of Peace, Ulysses Cesar Aarcon, Gisel Arreola, Catechumens: Destiny Peña, Nicholas Asebedo, Jairo DePaz, Marcos Ochoa, Bethsi Nila, Jose Albert Escobedo, Alexa Esc- de Jesus Nila, Jr., Keven Berney obedo, Carlos Jimenez, Kasandra Nila Jimenez, Daisy Lozano, Octavio Candidate: Kelly Wilson Alex Perez, Carlos Roman, Jr., Sergio Sanchez, Jesus Vazquez- Nava Candidates: Abraham Camp- bell, Itzel Arreola, Luis Arreola, Thank you! Michelle Sotero he Catholic Diocese of Prince of Peace, Great Bend TDodge City wishes to offer Catechumens: Mike Johnson, its sincere appreciation to all Sheri Johnson, Alayna Irwin, Holy Family Parish at St. Rose, Great not pictured: Alayna Irwin (catechumen), those many people who had Amy Tu Bend: Bottom row, LtoR: Jayme Mayers Tina DeLong (candidate), and Brian Carroll prepared to volunteer their ser- Candidates: Jayme Mayers, (candidate), Sheri Johnson (catechumen), (candidate). vices on Feb. 22 to help at the Brian Carroll, Bettina DeLong, Mike Johnson (catechumen), Father Don The Rite of Election was held at the Worship Call to Continuing Conversion Zachary Seymour, Lauryn Da- Bedore, Lauryn Davis (candidate), Amy Tu Site at St. Rose on Saturday, Feb. 28. and the Rite of Election. From vis (catechumen), and Zachary Seymour (candi- Father Bedore, pastor, told those gathered food and dining room prepara- St. Joseph, Greensburg date). this was a very important step as they contin- tion, to providing hospitality Catechumen: Patrick Am- Top row, LtoR, godparents and sponsors: ued their journey to be a part of our faith. to those attending, to helping aro, Jr. Pam Jenkinson, Beth Brummer, Todd Won- “Keep the sparks alive” … until all the prom- organize the liturgical celebra- dra, Karen Moeder, Sister Catherine Therese ises have been fulfilled for you and all of us, he tion, the diocese truly appreci- Paulie, Scot Moeder. said. ates your devotion. Page 8 March 8, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

Scouts honored at annual Quest retreat Boy and Girl Scouts called to explore who God wants them to be

he 36th Annual Quest weekend was held on the (Below, left) Spirit Alive recipient: Chloe Spring- Tcampus of Dodge City Community College Feb, field, Sacred Heart, Ness City. This program is 13-15, The Theme was “Alone, But Not Alone.” designed to enable a young woman to understand that There were 11 Girl Scouts, 15 Boy Scouts and 11 the Holy Spirit plays a big role in living out her faith adult leaders participating in the activities and work- daily, and that it is through the Holy Spirit that her ing on religious emblem programs. faith comes alive in witnessing to others. Father George Fajardo, parochial vicar of St. (Below, center) Ad Altare Dei recipient: Esteban Alphonsus Parish, Satanta, was a guest speaker. Garcia, Cathedral parish. This program is designed During his presentation he challenged the scouts to to quip Boy Scouts to take their placed as maturing explore their vocation in life and where God is calling Catholics. The scout lives and applies the things he them. Bishop John B. Brungardt celebrated the clos- believes to his daily life and gains a deeper under- ing Mass for the retreat in the Little Theatre on the standing of what it means to be a follower of Christ. DCCC campus. The scout discovers that through the sacraments, he (Bottom, right) I Live My Faith recipients, l-r: Al- becomes a maturing disciple. lison Haselhorst, Dyamond Salem and Tegan Wenzl, (Top, right) International Catholic Scouting all from the Cathedral parish. While working on this Awareness recipients, l-r: Matthew Haselhorst, Ca- award, scouts learned to appreciate more deeply the thedral parish; Vincent Ricketts, St. Alphonsus, Sa- place that God and religion hold in their daily lives. tanta; R.J. Cooper, Cathedral parish; Hayden Goudy, They become more aware of their potential as a grow- Christ the King, Deerfield; and Alex Pfeifer, St. ing person, a friend, family member, a citizen, and a Stanislaus, Ingalls. The purpose is to help the youths participant in the faith community. understand more about Scouting and Catholicism (Top, left) Marian Award recipients, l-r: Arika Gar- in other countries and how they may differ from cia, St. Mary, Garden City, Morgan Wenzl, Cathedral Scouting and Catholicism in the United States. It parish; and Sophie Lowry, St. Lawrence, Jetmore. contributes to the complete education of young This program is designed to enable young women people through Scouting from the perspective to “proclaim the greatness of the Lord.” It features of the Catholic faith. It develops and enhances active involvement in understanding Mary as a model the spiritual dimension of Scouting in the World of openness and spirituality – a woman in the Church. Scout Movement. Photos by Tim Wenzl The Southwest Kansas Catholic March 8, 2015 Page 9

New to the U.S., Indian priest Willy’s Story impressed by his Kansas welcome The homeless man buried in the Vatican Continued from Page 1 the Teutons and Flemish, a small cemetery Ashland and Coldwater, Father Aneesh Among his closest friends were an Italian in the Vatican. He proposed that Willy – Father moved in. monsignor, an American religious sister who was Flemish – be buried there, among Aneesh Father Aneesh was ordained a priest and a German journalist. the “confreres.” Parap- of the order of the Missionaries of St. More than 80 years old, Willy died one The confraternity is made up of priests panattu, Francis de Sales on Jan. 9, 2010. day in December at the hospital near the and men and women of German descent. MSFS, His parents were farmers, growing Vatican where he would often visit to use German priests reside on campus, in a recently coconut, pepper, cashews and rubber. the bathroom or clean up a bit. residence just next to the cemetery. It is all arrived He has one brother. He had to look good because his days contained all within the Vatican walls, but from India, When a child, Father Aneesh served were spent as a street evangelizer. After is autonomous and independent – a little and is in in a Catholic organization, the Mission morning Mass, he would stop for a while piece of Germany. residence in League, which called upon youngsters and speak with the people. The cemetery dates back to the times of Spearville in seventh to tenth grade to serve the “When did you last go to confession?” he Charlemagne, who gave the piece of land for his ori- poor by building and repairing homes, would ask everyone he met. “Are you going next to St. Peter’s Basilica as a burial plot entation. collecting clothes and linens, and offer- to communion? Do you go to Mass?” for pilgrims from German and Flemish lands He asked the same who perished on their By David Myers ing prayer. of other homeless journey. Southwest Kansas Catholic “We also were altar servers,” he After Mass, he would people, those with Willy’s friends hen Father Aneesh Parappanattu, said. “Our parish priest was such a nice whom he chose to speak with his friend Msgr. organized every- MSFS, stepped off the plane in person. He was inspiring, engaging and W live. thing, obtaining the Wichita “either very late Feb. 9 or very understanding. He supported me and Amerigo Ciani. “Thanks For a time he lived necessary permission early Feb. 10,” it was his first time in was the source of inspiration in my life, in a shelter. “Yes, for your homily pro- from the Vatican, the United States. and still is, even today.” it’s nice, welcom- Italy and Belgium, “Everything is new,” he said a few When asked if he was surprised by his nounced so calmly. I un- ing and clean. Yes, where Willy began days later at the Mass for Consecrated bishop’s request to come to the United you eat well and the derstand it well and it helps his life. They made Life at St. Andrew Parish in Wright. States, Father Aneesh explained that people are nice,” he contact with his fam- “The climate is new; driving on the because he is a “Religious” priest rather me to meditate throughout told people. “But I ily – his four children right side of the road is new. The food than a diocesan priest, the request came need freedom. I love whom he had not is new.” from his provincial superior rather than the day,” he said. freedom!” seen for decades. And yet, the young priest from India a diocesan bishop. He preferred his friends. He preferred the Father Hans-Peter Fischer, rector of the felt oddly at home after setting foot in “Yes, it was a surprise,” he said. streets. He preferred the monsignor who Camposanto Teutonico, celebrated his fu- southwest Kansas. Offsetting all the Like Father Prakash, Father Aneesh brought him oranges, the journalist who neral Mass, along with Msgr. Ciani. Some new experiences were the friendly, will serve a month-long (approximate- took his photo. of Willy’s friends were present, including smiling, and welcoming people of ly) orientation in Spearville before After Mass, he would speak with his Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Sr. southwest Kansas. being assigned to another parish. In friend Msgr. Amerigo Ciani. “Thanks for Judith Zoebelein. “I am so impressed with the welcom- the mean -time, he will most likely your homily pronounced so calmly. I un- “Although he was alone, he didn’t feel ing nature of the people,” he said, smil- encounter several other interesting, derstand it well and it helps me to meditate alone,” said Msgr. Ciani in the homily. ing. “I feel at home.” new experiences as he gets to know throughout the day,” he said. “The presence of God was strong and Father Aneesh arrived from his native southwest Kansas and its people. On Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of alive within him. He prayed and prayed. India literally following in the footsteps (Bierocks and mutton-busting come Guadalupe, Pope Francis was celebrating He prayed for the conversion of everyone, of his close friend, Father Prakash Rao to mind.) Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica when Willy even for strangers to repent.” Kola, who had arrived just a month ear- And he will enjoy one of his favorite left his earthly life. His friends began to And, that’s how Willy’s story on earth lier. As Father Prakash moved out of the sports, basketball, with another basket- search for him when he did not show up to finishes, with a tomb in the Vatican’s cem- rectory after a month-long orientation at ball enthusiast, his host, Father Rene the usual morning Mass later that week. etery, surrounded by the affection of those St. John the Baptist Parish in Spearville Labrador, pastor at St. John the Baptist One of them, a German named Paul who were close to him in life. to serve as parochial administrator in in Spearville. Badde, had only recently become a confrere His was a life lived in the margins, but a in the Confraternity of the Camposanto of life full of love.

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Su parroquia, y fue mi primer paso de caridad con el mundo ex- • el abandono de los ancianos nuestros grupos comunitarios, tienen programas terior, dando mi pequeño acto de amor a un hijo • la persecución de personas a causa de sus para llegar a los más pequeños de nuestros her- precioso de Dios. creencias religiosas, y manos y hermanas. Un tema constante del papa San Juan Pablo II • tantos otros sufrimientos de nuestros muchos No hay que sentarnos fuera del terreno de fue la dignidad de la persona humana. Él escribió hermanos y hermanas alrededor del mundo juego. No nos quejemos solamente, ni espere- + Reverendo y habló con elocuencia de nuestra dignidad innata La dignidad humana es un “valor que precede a mos que alguien más haga algo. Participemos, John B. Brungardt como hijos e hijas de nuestro Padre Celestial, los valores de libertad, igualdad, solidaridad, ciu- tanto en la oración como en la acción. ¡Escoja creados varón y mujer, a imagen y semejanza de dadanía y justicia” y es “el principio fundamental un tema de los mencionados arriba y difunda ¡Qué tragedia Dios (Génesis 1,27). ¡Qué tragedia enfrentamos del estado democrático y el principio centrado en la la Buena Nueva de Jesús! En el evangelio del en los continuos ataques contra la dignidad humana persona sobre el que se funda tal estado”, escribe primer domingo de Cuaresma, Jesús dijo: “Se enfrentamos en en el mundo de hoy: Giovanni Maria Flick en su nuevo In Praise of ha cumplido el tiempo y está cerca el reino los continuos • las atrocidades del supuesto Estado Islámico Dignity (Elogio de la Dignidad). de Dios: arrepiéntanse y crean en la Buena • el horror del tráfico humano A medida que continuamos nuestro camino Noticia”. (Marcos 1,15). Pongamos en práctica ataques con- • la desesperada situación de los refugiados Cuaresmal, le preguntamos al Señor cómo esta enseñanza en esta Cuaresma, especialmente tra la dignidad • el impacto de la violencia doméstica podemos ayudar a elevar la dignidad de la per- al atender a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en • el dolor del aborto, incluyendo el aborto por sona humana. Encontrará muchas ideas a nivel Cristo. ¡Jesús los ama, y nos ama, más de lo que humana en el desmembramiento nacional / internacional visitando la página web podemos pedir o imaginar! mundo de hoy. • el sufrimiento de las personas sin techo de los Obispos de los Estados Unidos: www. Oración y la gracia de Dios ‘Otro Camino’ + Obispo me ayudó a salir de ella la Gracia de Dios, el apoyo y cariño Ronald M. de un Sacerdote y de un teólogo laico y la oración; la segunda Gilmore Nombre: Her- vez por situaciones difíciles comunitarias…no tenía dudas de Obispo mana Con- vocación, sino de no poder responder. El Señor estuvo grande Emeritus suelo García, conmigo y por su amor y fidelidad, y la oración persistente, de Dodge City MCMI aquí estoy! Años de ser ¿Por qué continúa en su vocación cuando las cosas son muy diferentes de cuando entró a la vida religiosa? religiosa: 34 Porque aunque los tiempos y las circunstancias cambien, Ministerio Dios es el mismo, y lo esencial de la vida religiosa también. actual: Minis- ¿Qué le da paz y felicidad y le hace sentirse realizado(a) a Fuente y Cima de la vida Cristiana, así terio Pastoral en vivir su vida religiosa? Les como el Concilio Vaticano Segundo en San Anto- El amor fiel y misericordioso de mi Señor, poder caminar describió a la Eucaristía. Esto es bueno saber nio de Padua, hombro a hombro con mis hermanos en la fe y poder acompa- ahora que profundizamos más en la Cuaresma. Liberal ñar y ayudar con el apostolado que elegí en mi congregación. Si ese es el caso, porque en realidad si lo es, Estoy convencida que soy religiosa, misionera y enfermera la Eucaristía también es la fuente y cima de la por vocación. oración Cristiana. Es “la” Oración. Es donde ¿Cómo sabía que Dios le estaba llamando a la vida ¿Cómo da testimonio de Cristo a otros en la iglesia, en la Oración comienza. Es donde la Oración religiosa? la sociedad y en el mundo? termina. Es la forma ideal de Oración. Es la A mis 16 años no sabía que Dios me estaba llamando…solo Sirviendo con gusto, entusiasmo y alegría en la parro- forma en la que debemos orar. Profundizar en tenía un gran deseo por conocerlo más y encontrar el lugar quia, en el hospital, en la misión o donde mis superioras me tu entendimiento de la Oración es profundizar necesiten. donde llenar este deseo. en tu entendimiento de lo que pasa antes, du- Vemos que la vida religiosa siempre está cambiando. ¿Siempre sabía que quería ser una religiosa/un sacer- rante, y después de la celebración de Misa. ¿Qué ha hecho para continuar con esos cambios? dote/un religioso? Quiero simplificar esto llamando su atención No, siempre he pensado que el deseo de encontrarlo y hacerle Trato de discernir, como dice San Pablo, con inteligencia espiritual, lo que hay que cambiar y procuro estar al tanto de a una línea del poema épico de David Jones, las preguntas que en esa edad hacia y nadie me respondía, me lo que dice el magisterio de la Iglesia; me ha funcionado estar Anathemata. El poema, todas las 240 páginas, llevaron a buscarlo a la familia religiosa a la que pertenezco disponible para lo que sea necesario trabajar. están construidas sobre la Misa, en la Eucari- (Misioneras de la Caridad de María Inmacu- ¿Qué le diría a una persona que está pensando stía. Y la línea de apertura es esta: Ya y prim- lada), fui, vi y me quedé… Él se dio vuelta seriamente en ser religiosa? ero que todo discernimos a él haciendo esta y, viendo que lo seguían, les preguntó: Que se decida a correr el riesgo de vivir esta cosa otra. El “el” que Jones ve es el sacerdote “¿Qué quieren?” Ellos le respondieron: fantástica aventura. Que venga y vea. Que le crea moviéndose hacia la consagración de la Misa: “Rabí —que traducido significa Mae- al Señor. Y si se está sintiendo llamada: ¡Bien- hacia el ofrecimiento del pan y el vino “dife- stro— ¿dónde vives?” “Vengan y venida a esta extraordinaria experiencia! rente” a lo que era; haciendo esta cosa otra. lo verán,” les dijo. Fueron, vieron Después de tantos años siguiendo su La Misa, la fuente y cima de la oración, donde vivía y se quedaron con él vocación, ¿qué es lo que quiere que sepa la forma de oración más elevada, se trata de ese día. Era alrededor de las cuatro la gente? “hacer otro.” El hacer el pan y el vino otro, el de la tarde (Juan 1:36-39). Ojalá todos pudiéramos entender que el amor de hacer el sacerdote otro, el hacer la gente otros, ¿Qué es lo que más le gusta de la vida Dios es fiel y misericordioso y mucho más grande que cualquiera religiosa? el hacer toda la Iglesia otra, el hacer todo el de nuestras preocupaciones. Convencernos de que a Dios se le mundo otro. Que estás llamado a hacer del Proyecto del Padre tu propio entiende de rodillas y que el camino al sagrario tiene que ser proyecto de vida, acoger su verdad y ser libre. Adentrarte en el ¿Cómo trabaja esto? Muy simplemente, en andado por cada uno de nosotros. Hay que aprender a vivir la el mundo de los Sacramentos. Trabaja como proyecto del Reino, de sus exigencias y sus gozos, de sus luchas vida BIEN, y no olvidar que el llamado del Señor no termina en lo opuesto de lo normal. En vida nos comemos y de sus grandes alegrías y no desear otra cosa que hacer la este mundo. Él siempre está llamando y hay que prepararse para la comida, y se convierte en nosotros. En el voluntad de Dios en ti y en tus hermanos. Tener hermanas con la última y gran llamada: “En la casa de mi Padre hay muchas quienes compartir la vida. La libertad que dan los votos. mansiones…voy a prepararles un lugar. Y cuando haya ido y Sacramento, nos comemos la comida sagrada, ¿Qué es lo más desafiante de la vida religiosa? les haya preparado un lugar, volveré y los tomaré conmigo, para y nos convertimos en ella. O más preciso, nos Ser fiel a la historia que te habla y compromete hoy, ser fiel que donde esté yo estén también ustedes” (Juan 14, 1-3). convertimos en El, nos convertimos en alguien a la voz y a los gritos de tus hermanos que te hablan hoy, ser ¿Quiénes son las personas que le dan ánimo y apoyo diferente de lo que éramos, poniéndonos la fiel a tu corazón en el que habita Dios. hoy? mente de Cristo, el alma de Cristo. La Digestión ¿Había momentos en que quería dejar la vida religiosa Mis Padres y mis hermanos, mi familia religiosa, mis amis- es el comienzo sencillo de la Resurrección. pero por la oración y la gracia de Dios continuó? tades, la gente de la parroquia y creo mucho en la oración de Haciendo esta cosa otra: nuestros catecúme- Si, en dos ocasiones y por motivos diferentes. La primera la iglesia. nos y candidatos, y nosotros. vez, por los estudios que estaba haciendo tuve una crisis de fe; The Southwest Kansas Catholic March 8, 2015 Page 11

Jamie M. Lutz, 70, of the Ca- children. Father Wesley Schawe Edwin Eugene “Gene” Eagan, thedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe presided. 79, of St. Anthony of Padua Par- Parish, Dodge City, died Monday, Mary Beth Herrmann, 59, ish, Liberal, died Feb. 22, 2015. In Feb. 16, 2015. She graduated from of Sacred Heart Parish, Larned, 1953 he joined the US Air Force St. Mary of the Plains High School died Feb. 18, 2015. She was a and was stationed at James Con- in 1963. She worked as a speech Registered Nurse and Administra- naley Air Force Base in Waco, technical assistant for USD 443, tor at the Pawnee County Health TX for eight and half years be- and worked and volunteered for Department. She was a member ing discharged in 1962. He was many organizations. She was a of the Daughters of Isabella, in the US Air Force from 1953 member of the Altar Society, as Sacred Heart Pastor Parish Com- to 1962 during the Korean and well as assisted as a communion mittee, and the Past President of Vietnam Era. He is survived by minister and a greeter. Survivors Pawnee Co. Emergency Manage- his wife, Willie Mae Skopik; five include her husband, Tommy; her ment Region. Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Ann Klitzke, daughter Tamara Lutz Moon; three her mother, Lucy Herrmann; a Joyce Chappell, Donna Meek, sons, Sean, Heath and Benjamin; brother, Mike Herrmann; a sister, Sheila Van Vleet, and Jeanne two sisters, Pat Casey Nagy and Dee Kaster; a brother-in-law, Jerry Beer; three sisters, Doris Bailey, Mary Casey Lueck; two brothers, Bates; 12 nieces and nephews and Loretta Rinaberger, and Edna James Casey and Tim Casey; as eight great-nieces and nephews; Gray; 11 grandchildren; and nine well as many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Elizabeth great grand-children. Father James and eight grandchildren. Father Griffin. Father Warren Stecklein P. Dieker and Rev. Rex Petty pre- Remembrance Terrance Klein presided. presided. sided. Margaret Elizabeth (Hughes) Arlene Marie Withers, 72, of Sa- Diane Koontz, 72, of the Ca- When you’ve lost a loved one Marks, 90, of the Cathedral of cred Heart Parish, Pratt, died Feb. thedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe think of us for all your funeral Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 21, 2015. Arlene was co-owner Parish, Dodge City, died Feb. needs. We’ll help you make their Dodge City, died Monday, Feb. and co-founder of Southwest 22, 2015. She most recently was remembrance, a family tribute. 16, 2015. She was a graduate of Truck Parts for 56 years with her a volunteer with Hospice of the Cimarron High School. She was husband, Dale. She is survived Prairie in Dodge City. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed by: her husband, Dale; a daugh- a member of the Daughters of quilting. Survivors include two ter, Debbie Polok; a son, Mitch; Isabella. Survivors include her sons, John and Edward “Ned”; two sisters, Roberta Hughes and husband, Lou; a son, Sean Koontz; two daughters, Frances Kendall Mary Ann Cramer; two brothers, two grandchildren; and a step- Funeral Chapel and Elizabeth “Jo” Stillwell; a Kenneth Dohm and Gary Dohm; granddaughter. Father Terrance FA MILY OWNED & OPERATED sister, Betty Gene Hughes; eight five grandchildren; and six great- Klein presided. 1901 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS grandchildren, 16 great grandchil- grandchildren. Father Floyd McK- Continued on Page 16 620-225-0518 www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com dren and seven great great grand- inney and John Hamm presided. © MTI

Scripture Readings Sunday, March 8, 2015; Third Sun- Monday, March 16, 2015 day of Lent Isaiah 65:17-21 / John 4:43-54 Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17 / Tuesday, March 17, 2015 First Corinthians 1:22-25 / John 2:13-25 Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 / John 5:1-3, 5-16 Monday, March 9, 2015 Wednesday, March 18, 2015 When it comes to your to-do list, Second Kings 5:1-15 / Luke 4:24-30 Isaiah 49:8-15 / John 5:17-30 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Thursday, March 19, 2015; Saint Daniel 3:25, 34-43 / Matthew 18:21-35 Joseph, Husband of Mary put your future first. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Second Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 / Romans Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19 4:13, 16-18, 22 / Matthew 1:16, 18-21, Thursday, March 12, 2015 24, or Luke 2:41-51 Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23 Friday, March 20, 2015 best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Friday, March 13, 2015 Wisdom 2:1, 12-22 / John 7:1-2, 10, 25- Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34 30 Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. Saturday, March 14, 2015 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Hosea 6:1-6 / Luke 18:9-14 Jeremiah 11:18-20 / John 7:40-53 A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to Sunday, March 15, 2015 Sunday, March 22, 2015 face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and Second Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23 / Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Hebrews 5:7-9 / John develop strategies to help keep your finances in line Ephesians 2:4-10 / John 3:14-21 12:20-33 with your short- and long-term goals. St. Sebastian’s Soduko A sudoku puzzle has To find out how to get your financial goals 9 columns, 9 rows and on track, call or visit today. 9 boxes of 3x3 squares. Jim Armatys To solve a puzzle, fill Todd J Armatys Lloyd Davis, CFP® in the table so that the Financial Advisor Financial Advisor numbers from 1 to 9 . . will be in each column, 1904 Broadway 210 E Frontview Suite B each row and each 3x3 Great Bend, KS 67530 Dodge City, KS 67801 1-888-825-0651620-225-0651 box only once. Every 620-793-5481 sudoku puzzle can have 1-800-432-8249 only one correct solu- tion. R.T. McElreath, Reglas De Sudoku Cada fila debe contener AAMS® Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC los números a partir la 1 . a 9; cada columna debe 103 West 6th contener los números Scott City, KS 67871 a partir la 1 a 9; cada 1-800-632-3188620-872-3188 cuadrado 3x3 debe con- tener los números a par- tir la 1 a 9 . Read the Southwest Kansas Catholic for Good News! David Bernard Mick, 64, of St. Joseph Parish, Scott City, died Jan. 2, 2015. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree knights. Survivors include three brothers - Ronald, Richard and John; three sisters, Marilee Cramer, Marlene O’Connor, and Margaret Strouse. Father Bernard Felix presided.

John Edward Stoss, 50, of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hoisington, died Jan. 1, 2015. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his companion, Ola Allen; mother, Darlene Stoss; son, John Rich- ard Stoss; daughter, Shelli Schmidt, Ola’s daughter, Heidi Oetken; sisters Michelle Kultgen and Melissa Cowles; brother, Jerald Stoss; four grand- children; and many nieces and nephews. Father Charles Mazouch presided. Corrine Catherine Finger, 75, of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Hoisington, died Dec. 31, 2014. Survivors include three brothers, Marvin Kaiser, Gilbert Kaiser and Ronald Kaiser; two sisters, Jolene Rziha and Marilyn Ricke; a brother-in-law, Robert L. Finger; 15 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. Father Pascal Klein presided. Elvira Castanon, 69, of St. Mary Parish, Garden City, died Jan. 1, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Luis; five children, Susana Esquivel, Claudia Elvira Munoz, Julio Cesar Esquivel, Jorge Alejandro Esquivel, and Diana Maribel Cedillo; sisters Alicia Jara, Anita Jara, and Beatriz Jara; brother Arturo Jara; 23 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Father Charles Seiwert presided.

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Priests on the Prairie Father Ferdinand Wolf, OSB – March 8, 1914 ather Ferdinand was born Jan. 29, 1834, in Schmied- Fheim, Prussia. He moved to Wisconsin with his par- 105 Layton Street ents in 1851 and entered the Benedictine novitiate at St. Vincent’s Abbey, Latrobe, Pa., in 1852. He made his solemn profession July 11, 1858, and was ordained Dec. 22, 1860. He did parish work in Pennsylvania until 1878. It was in 1878 that Bishop Louis Mary Fink, asked Abbot Innocent Wolf of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, to supply a priest for a big German settlement taking up land west of Great Bend. Abbot Wolf had no priest to send, so he turned to Archabbot Boniface Wimmer at St. Vincent’s Abbey. Since Abbot Innocent’s older brother, Father Ferdinand, wished to go West, he was sent to Kansas to care for the new colony that became the community of Windthorst. (Kansas Monks, p. 184) Father Ferdinand attended the Catholics along the Santa Fe Railroad from Great Bend west to the Colorado state line. He made periodic visits to Camp Supply in the Indian Ter- ritory and Fort Elliot in Texas. His parish territory was 200 Father Ferdinand attended the miles long by 130 miles wide. Catholics along the Santa Fe He was recalled to the Abbey at Atchison in 1881 and Railroad from Great Bend west served in several assignments in northeast Kansas. In 1893 to the Colorado state line. He he became chaplain at St. Gertrude’s Convent, near Ridgely, made periodic visits to Camp Md. He continued in this post for nearly 22 years until his death on March 8, 1914, at the age of 80. Father Albert Supply in the Indian Territory Lang, OSB, was the celebrant of the Solemn Requiem Mass. and Fort Elliot in Texas. His Bishop John Monaghan of Wilmington gave the absolution parish territory was 200 miles and delivered the eulogy. The body of Father Ferdinand was long by 130 miles wide. taken to Atchison for a second funeral. Burial was in the ab- bey cemetery.

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The Southwest Kansas Catholic March 8, 2015 Page 15 Mark your calendar! April 17 Wine Tasting fund-raiser to support ministries of CSS Wine Tasting in Great atholic Social Service is hosting the 14th For information and tickets, contact Re- The event also features the live enter- Bend. Good food, good CAnnual Charity Wine Tasting Event and becca Ford at rford@catholicsocialservice. tainment by classical guitarist, Richard J music, good spirits, Auction---a 50th Anniversary Celebration--- org, or by phone at 620-792-1393. Falcon Jr., live and silent auctions with and plenty of on Friday, April 17 from 7-10 p.m. at the Club This annual wine tasting event features Master of Ceremonies, Scott Donovan, auction items. at Stone Ridge in Great Bend. award-winning wines from local Kansas vint- and Auctioneer, T.R. Esfeld, A block of Tickets are $50 per person, or $350 for a ners, a new selection of wines from around the rooms will be reserved for out-of-town table of eight. All proceeds will go toward world, and friendly connoisseurs to answer all guests who call the Best Western Angus the ministries of Catholic Social Service. of your wine-related questions. Inn before April 1.

A ‘pretty big deal’ Teacher tackles T-shirt ministry Continued from Page 6 To someone who was discerning a disappointed, but hopefully I can have a religious vocation I would say, first of small, positive influence on some of the all, not to be afraid of pursuing it. The people I meet. time spent in trying out religious life We see religious life as ever chang- is not wasted; if nothing else, you will ing. What have you done to keep up come away with a better understanding with the changing times? of yourself. Secondly, I would say to It’s hard to keep up with the changing involve others in your discernment. We times! I tried blogging, but to say that it are often the worst judges of ourselves; hasn’t been a great success would be the other people see things in us that we ith the prevalence of t-shirts with people,” Frasco said. “I’m always interest- understatement of the year. I also have don’t see ourselves. Therefore, it is less than appropriate slogans and ed in promoting the Catholic faith and Lyza Facebook and Twitter accounts, but have important to talk to others and get their W illustrations, Sacred Heart Cathedral School [Frasco’s wife] has said I was probably not really found a way to evangelize with feedback. teacher Tony Frasco of Spearville has em- born with a Catholic T-shirt on.” them. Mostly, I try to read a lot—the After your many years of fol- barked on a ministry of sorts to use t-shirt Many of Frasco’s students can be seen newspaper, church documents, books lowing your vocation, what would slogan popularity to spread the Good News. wearing the shirts on the first Wednesday on spirituality and sociology in order to you like people to know? The father of five has been seen after of the month. stay current, but also books on history, I would like people to know that it is Mass at St. John the Baptist Parish in While the t-shirts are for anyone, Frasco the writings of Saint Francis, and lives worth the risk to commit yourself fully Spearville selling t-shirts and hoodies said he’s particularly interested in provid- of the saints in order to provide a solid to this way of life. Joining religious life with a wide variety of Catholic oriented ing shirts for PSR classes, confirmation theological foundation for understand- necessarily entails saying no to other slogans (just a few are pictured above). classes, and youth groups. ing the world. possibilities, but the only way to find “They say that during the average life For more information, contact Frasco at What would you tell someone who fulfillment in life is give yourself over of a t-shirt, it is read by more than 3,000 [email protected]. was discerning a religious vocation? to something one hundred percent.

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Palm Sunday Retreat: Divine Mercy in My Life March 27 - 29, 2015 This Palm Sunday weekend, we welcome Karla Salp from Divine Mercy Ministries. As we look at the world today, we ask if there has ever been a greater need for God's mercy. Wars, violence, lies, and out-of-control selfishness domi- nate the world. But God has a plan! He is drenching the world in His mercy if only we will turn to him. Join us in prayer and reflection as we usher in Holy Week.

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Father Maurice Cummings’ mother dies Faith-based social work: the alverne, N.Y. - Frances A. Cummings, children: Father Maurice Cummings, O.Carm., heart and soul of CSS Mmother of Father Maurice Cummings, Frances Brown (Gifford) and Nancy Cum- O.Carm, pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Hanston, mings; sister, Margaret Keider; grandchildren: Continued from Page 3 any person, including a pregnant teen and St. Lawrence Parish, Jetmore, died Feb. 21, Henry Brown and Silas Brown; and great come to her looking for alternatives who doesn’t have a neutral place to go. 2015. She was a member of the Rosary Altar grandchildren: Damian Brown and Brendan to abortion. As a church, we are supposed to help Society and a CCD Instructor at Our Lady Brown. The funeral Mass was celebrated in “The counseling helps them to truly and serve in any way we can.” of Lourdes Church for many years. She was the chapel of Ozanam Hall Nursing Home of consider each of their options and helps Like Falcon, Lori Titsworth, who preceeded in death by Howard J. Cummings, Queens, Bayside, NY. Interment was at Calver- them to feel good about their decision, works out of the Great Bend office, her husband of 70 years. Survivors include her ton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. whether it is to make an adoption plan has the joy of bringing children into or a parenting plan,” Falcon said in an the lives of adoptive parents, and help- Obituaries Continued from Page 10 earlier interview. ing someone who is struggling with Florinda Isabel Servantez, 74, of St. Mary Servantez, and Manuel Servantez; brothers, She recalls the occasion when she an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy Parish, Garden City, died Feb. 23, 2015. She Henry Cruz and John Cruz; sister, Jenny Cruz; helped two scared high school students: to find an adoptive family. As Falcon worked at St. Catherine’s Hospital for 20 years, 13 grandchildren;18 great grandchildren; and “They were both high school seniors explained, the birth parent no longer has first as a Nurses Aid and later as a Unit Clerk. numerous other nieces and nephews, and and were involved in sports/cheer- to go through the traumatic experience Survivors include her husband, George; chil- extended family. Father Charles Seiwert pre- leading, etc.... They decided that they of handing their child to an adoptive dren Dina Servantez, Sandy Alarcon, Orlando sided. wanted to make an adoption plan and family, never to see them again. were able to select a family from our “They know their child will be placed program.” in a faith-based family,” Titsworth Falcon only works with open adop- explained. “I believe so many times Students don teachers’ likenesses at talent show tions, in which the birth parent continues that people are interested in adoption to have a relationship with their child, but believe it is too expensive, there even after they’ve been adopted. is a long waiting list, or they have a “They met the family and started misunderstanding of adoption, let alone forming a relationship with them. They an ‘open adoption. We provide a lot of and their families became very close education not only to the mother, but to this adoptive family; the birth mom to the adoptive families. Other orga- even went to college in the town they nizations, even dioceses, offer online lived in. I continued providing counsel- education, but we spend a great deal of ing to this birth mom for a year and a personal time with the families about half after the birth of her child. adoption, which makes them more “I know that this birth mom struggled prepared.” with her emotions for quite a while Titsworth encourages families or after the birth and relinquishment individuals who want to learn more of her child. It takes approximately about adoption to go to visit catholic- a year for them to really go through socialservice.org/services/adoption, the grieving process. I think that the or contact Titsworth at ltitsworth@ counseling helped her to get through catholicsocialservice.org, or by phone This photo has not been Photoshopped or otherwise retouched. These are real fifth those difficult times.” at 620-792-1393. You can contact Amy graders from Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Dodge City wearing real masks with the The Teen Moms program, which was Falcon at afalcon.catholicsocialservice. likenesses of their teachers and school staff, while performing at their Catholic Schools introduced to the Diocese of Dodge org, or (620) 227-1590. Week talent show. While dressed as staff bobble-heads, the children danced to “I Get City by Falcon in 2000, is designed to For information on programs about Around”, “Shake it Off” and “YMCA.” restore the promise, possibilities, and, relationships, go to catholicsocialser- Esta foto no ha sido editada. Estos son verdaderos estudiantes del quinto grado de la Es- not to mention, the sense of fun into vice.org/services/healthy-relation- cuela de la Catedral del Sagrado Corazón en Dodge City usando mascaras verdaderas que se the life of a teenager who is a parent. ships, or contact Goodloe, rgoodloe@ parecen a sus maestros y personal de la escuela, durante una interpretación en la exposición “Part of our ministry – of all the catholicsocialservice.org, or call (620) de talento de la Semana de Escuelas Católicas. Mientras estaban vestidos como el personal ministries of Catholic Social Service 272-0010. de escuela, los niños bailaban a temas como “I Get Around”, “Shake it Off” y “YMCA.” – is to be there for people in need, for