“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a Southwest Kansas harvest if we do not give up.” atholic Galatians 6:9 C atholic CNewspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City www.dcdiocese.org/register Vol. L, No. 7 • Sunday, July 12, 2015 Laudato Si: Inaugural Golf Classic Three questions; three Praising God Day of friendly competition provides beautiful answers in Rural America needed financial support to Who is God? Who are we? retired priests What is God’s plan for our lives? By Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne Bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne he implications of Pope Francis’ en- n our troubled Tcyclical on the environment, Laudato Iworld, we are Si, are beginning to sink in like a light rain, called to return to or even a drizzle. And like precipitation, our roots, to the this encyclical doesn’t discriminate whom Source of our life. it’s aimed at: it has something to say to This entering into everyone. As The Holy Father made clear, the One who made “All of us can cooperate as instruments of us, heals us, and God for the care of creation, each accord- saves us, will give ing to his or her own culture, experience, us understand- involvements and talents.” ing, hope, and Yet in a particular way, Laudato Si peace. There is no resonates with those in rural areas, those need to “figure it who live and work closest to God’s glori- out by ourselves,” + Most Rev. John ous creation. no consolation if B. Brungardt Pope Francis takes as a starting point we think we have Bishop of the the goodness of God’s creation, a truth “got the world by Catholic Diocese of that rural Americans who work with the tail.” Indeed, Dodge City nature see firsthand every day. God’s we will experience masterful creation is not only good, but desolation if “we think we know better than God.” I preached it works like clockwork, as “everything th is connected.” (#91) This harmonious at the Cathedral on June 28 (13 Sunday in connection certainly exists in nature, but Ordinary Time, Year B) about three questions that will assist us: a central point of Laudato Si is that hu- See the story, photos, Page 7 Photo by David Myers Who is God? man activity has an impact--and is in turn In our first reading impacted--by our natural environment. In from Wisdom, we learn that “God formed other words, there is a fundamental link man to be imperishable; the image of his between mankind and creation. (#66) Bishop Schlarman honored own nature he made him” (2:23). God is Rural people are uniquely situated at the Creator. St. Paul teaches in the second the heart of this relationship. We deal reading: “For you know the gracious act of with the raw materials of nature, just as our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake Jesus Himself did, when as a carpenter he he became poor although he was rich, so worked “in daily contact with the matter that by his poverty you might become rich” created by God, to which he gave form by (2 Corinthians 8:9). Jesus is our Savior. Our his craftsmanship.” (#98) We make our Catechism teaches: “The Holy Spirit, whom homes not in concrete jungles, but in the Christ the head pours out on his members, very fields and forests that sustain earth’s builds, animates, and sanctifies the Church” life. Our livelihoods are directly tied to (747). The Holy Spirit leads and guides us. the integrity of creation. Our Loving God, three Divine Persons in One, As rural people, our relationship with is Beautiful! Who are we? creation is self-evident, not obscured by Pope Saint John Paul degrees of separation, but noticeable in II often began a teaching with “in the begin- immediate and tangible ways. So if Lau- Here’s the photo of the bishop getting the ning,” his reference to Genesis, the first book dato Si is a call to defend God’s creation, award from Billy O’Regan, the executive in the Bible. “God created man in his image; rural men and women need to be the director. in the divine image he created him; male front line of that defense. This is a great and female he created them” (1:27). We responsibility, but it’s also a response are each sons and daughters of God, made in to God’s invitation to be stewards of his His image and likeness. This is an incredible creation. truth! We are beautiful! Each of us is worthy So how can Catholics in the country- of infinite dignity and respect as a child of God. side live out the teachings of this encycli- Photo courtesy of the Belleville Messenger What is God’s plan for our cal? Steven Polley, left, director of Youth Ministry for the Catholic Dio- lives? God’s plan for us is to know, Fundamentally, we need to reground cese of Dodge City, attended the TEC Congress June 13 in Belleville, ourselves in the truth that creation is not love, and serve Him. We are each called Ill., during which Bishop Emeritus Stanley G. Schlarman, right, to holiness. The theological virtues assist something for us to exploit as we see fit, was recognized for his commitment to Teens Encounter Christ. but is instead a reality with which we us: Christ’s “Death we celebrate in love, With the support of Bishop Schlarman, the TEC movement in the his Resurrection we confess with living are called to cooperate. Humility should Diocese of Dodge City began in October of 1995. There have been guide our interactions with nature and faith, and his Coming in glory we await nearly 50 TEC weekends in the diocese since that time. Polley is a with unwavering hope” (Common Preface her resources. We can apply this to the former chairperson of the National TEC Leadership Council. industries that thrive in our rural com- V). God’s plan for marriage and family is Continued on Page 5 See the story on Page 11 Continued on Page 5 Page 2 July 12, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Listen to Him f Visions and Voices are so open to misin- Polish Sister. A private revelation may Such private revelations add nothing new to Iterpretation and misuse, why bother with also rebuke us for falling away from God’s the Gospel message, but they do help us get them? What possible good are they? And, will. The Fatima Apparitions did that 20 a better grasp of it, and live it with better more, why would the Lord ever resort to us- years earlier. In the one case and in the sureness. ing them? There is one reason only. other, prophecy calls us back to the Word When the Church approves such appari- There are times when God wishes to say of God. tions and devotions, she simply permits something to his Church, and he freely Second, prophecy is also given sometimes them. She never imposes them. She does chooses to do so through private revela- to help the Church understand God’s clear not even guarantee their authenticity. Our tion. This is the Gift of Prophecy at work. It will in a concrete moment. The voices of acceptance of them will be on human faith Bishop Emeritus always tends to have two large purposes. Joan of Arc did that for 15th century France. only, not on divine faith. They can help us Ronald M. First, it reminds us of aspects of the Faith The Second Vatican Council’s insistence follow Christ more closely. But even they Gilmore that we tend to ignore. The growing mer- on the universal call to holiness received a can become an obstacle if we substitute cilessness of Europe in the 1930s needed to great, practical, boost from the Charismatic our attachment to them for the Gospel of be reminded of Divine Mercy by a simple Movement that appeared at the same time. Christ.

The Diocese of Dodge City requires (620) 430-0433 Bible series, July 12-16, Spearville all employees and volunteers who work Garden City – English with children to participate in a Protecting Sunday, August 30, 2015; 1 – 4 “Do you want to learn more about the Bible? Does the Bible seem overly complex God’s Children awareness session. Through p.m.; St. Dominic Parish Center, and hard to understand? Do you want to know the ‘big picture’ of the Bible?” the Diocesan Awareness Sessions and 615 J.C. St.; Garden City, KS other educational efforts of the diocese, 67846; Contact Person: Sr. Myra n July 12-16, Sacred Heart Baptist Parish Center in Spearville. all people of the diocese can learn how to Arney (620) 276-3500; PGC OCathedral School teacher Tony You are encouraged to take notes, discuss different aspects of abuse -- includ- Facilitator: Cherry Deges (620) Frasco will present a biblical series in highlight in your Bible, and most im- ing sexual abuse -- with children and how 338-7501 which he will use a “Bible Timeline” portantly allow the Bible to become a hildren to teach them to protect themselves. approach to “make the Bible come to part of your everyday life. C life.” “We hope to have baby-sitting s Upcoming session:

’ If you or someone you know may Pratt (English) have been a victim of sexual abuse “Join us for an exciting event! You provided for the little ones. This is od Monday, July 20, 2015; 6 -9 p.m. by clergy or any employee of the are invited and encouraged to attend designed to be helpful and infor- Sunday July 12 through Thursday July mative for all ages, youth through

G Sacred Heart Catholic School Diocese of Dodge City, you are 330 North Oak, Pratt, KS 67124 asked to contact Dave Snapp, Fit- 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Saint John the adult.” Contact Person: Fr. Floyd McKinney ness Review Administrator: (620) (620) 672-6352; PGC Facilitator: Carol 225-5051 work; (620) 225-2412 Dellinger (620) 786-1295 home; or email dsnapp3@starrtech. Celebration in Odin, Aug. 23 net. You always have the right to oly Family Parish in Odin is cel- Sunday, August 23 with a 10 a.m.

rotecting Garden City (English) directly contact the Department for ebrating the “Year of Consecrated Mass with Bishop Brungardt, during P Saturday, August 8, 2015; 1– 4 p.m. H Children and Families, 1-800-922- Life” by honoring the many vocations which all the names of vocations from St. Mary Parish Center 5330. Sexual misconduct report that have come from the parish, as well the parish will be read. Mass will be 510 N. 12th St., Garden City, KS 67846 forms are available on the diocesan as the congregations that have served followed by a covered-dish dinner. A Contact Person: Lori Nieman (620) 276- website, at www.dcdiocese.org/ the parish over the years. display of historical artifacts of the par- 2241; PGC Facilitator: Sharon Stuart safe-environment. The celebration will take place ish will be available for viewing. Spearville couple open youth center oung people from Spearville and the Ysurrounding communities are invited to spend some quality time at ARK (A Random Kindness), a new youth center opened by Spearville residents Chris and Mandy Weis. The couple purchased the former Strawbales Saloon building and spent sev- eral months refurbishing it with the help and generosity of numerous volunteers. The results are a large, open game and social room with several tables for youth to come and enjoy themselves in the Photos by Tim Wenzl Conferen company of their peers in a safe and non- ip ce God #1! threatening atmosphere. Catholic Extension reps visit cathedral youth sh Weis, a sheriff’s deputy in Dodge City, rd said that there is always an adult on duty Office provides grants for parish, diocesan ministries a Workshops in English and Spanish practical tips to help busy families keep at the center. There is no registration or Saturday, Aug. 22 w Many booths with lots of free stuff! cost at the center. erry Witherell, far right, Senior funding for diocesan youth ministry Young Adult Leadership Initiative e 9:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Hours are from 6-9 p.m. Monday TDirector of Mission, Catholic and for parish ministry to continu- funded by the Catholic Church Ex- t Great workshopsWorkshop and topics keynote include: speakers “Lighting selected the Fire to by give Dating your through Friday during summer hours, and Extension Office, led a delegation ally engage youth with their faith. tension Society. S many other topics. 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday during of representatives from Catholic Gentry Heimerman, left, cen- When Heimerman returns follow- Spouse”, “Marriage and Money -- Where’s the Love,” and “7 the school year. Extension to the Diocese of Dodge ter, visits with Witherell and Dan ing summer classes he will join the 5 Cathedral of Our Lady Steps to Protect Families from Porn,” among Weis, who grew up in Spearville, City June 10 and 11. Above, right, Stremel, CFO for the diocese. The chancery staff as Diocesan Campus stressed that the center is non-denomina- Witherell asks the more than 35 three were discussing plans for Minister to Community Colleges. A 1 of Guadalupe Event is FREE; lunch and refreshments included tional and is open to all young people. Cathedral junior and senior high Heimerman’s departure for the feature on this ministry will appear 0 3231 N. 14th St. It is located on the West side of Main school youth what draws them to the University of Notre Dame where he in a future edition of the Southwest Street across the street from St. John the weekly Youth Group “CAFÉ”. is enrolled in a Master’s of Theol- Kansas Catholic. 2 Dodge City For more information, see the next issue of the Baptist parish center. Catholic Extension provides grant ogy degree program as part of the Catholic, or visit dcdiocese.org/stewardship. The Southwest Kansas Catholic July 12, 2015 Page 3 Continuing education Learning to REACH Pastoral Ministry Formation beyond boundaries Program By DAVID MYERS nation, and includes a strong Christian What they didn’t expect was a bishop Southwest Kansas Catholic presence. who had served as a camp counselor in prepares to EACH is a fitting name for a camp “We have devotions two or three times Wichita -- a bishop who would feel right Rthat allows those with disabilities to a day depending on the day,” Laurie said. at home serving others in the camp set- kick-off new discover ways in which they can stretch “We stress that they don’t have to partici- ting. beyond their perceived boundaries. pate, they do have to be present. We all “The highlights each day were the season For Laurie and Steve Gerber of Gar- pray in our own way and we allow that.” devotions in the mornings and evenings,” den City, the camp represents some 15 The announcement of Bishop Brun- Bishop Brungardt explained. “The camp- he Pastoral Ministry Forma- years of giving their time, talent ers shared thoughts, scripture, and Ttion Program of the Catholic and love to developmentally and song about our Loving God who Diocese of Dodge City will kick- intellectually disabled individuals created them as His precious sons off the fall season Sept. 16 with a who, Laurie said, have given her and daughters.” class taking a look at the Book of and her husband far more then “The bishop was wonderful,” Revelations. they’ve given them. Laurie said. “He canoed with The class, presented by Father Bishop John B. Brungardt par- everybody, offered some prayer Henry Hildebrandt, will be pre- ticipated in a camp June 22-24, times with us, which was really sented Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23, a new “mini-camp” that offers a neat. A couple of campers didn’t 30 and Oct. 7 from 6-9 p.m. three-day experience instead of want to go swimming, so we did The one-hour credit course can the regular five-day camp. Laurie arts and crafts, and he did that right be taken for college credit ($50) or said the mini-camp was created along with us. He was very present for personal enrichment ($25). It is for those “who have a harder with everybody, and everybody, presented at Interactive Television time staying away from home for including the staff, enjoyed having sites throughout southwest Kansas. longer periods.” him here.” The class will present a study of “I was blessed to participate in The greatest reward of serving apocalyptic literature in general and the REACH mini-camp in June,” at REACH? “Seeing the campers the Book of Revelation in particu- Bishop Brungardt said. “Laurie accomplish things they didn’t think lar, using the analytical methods and Steve Gerber lead a team of that they could do,” Laurie said. of contemporary scholarship. The dedicated volunteers in provid- “Being proud of what they could Scriptural text will be studied within ing an enriching camp for adult do. Hugs are the best. You can its own theological, cultural, and persons with disabilities.” really tell when the spirit’s moving socio-political context, as a product Gerber spoke to the Catholic them. It’s indescribable. We get of the early Christian faith commu- from Camp Lakeside near Scott more out of it than they do. nity and as an expression of God’s City where she and Steve were “I didn’t know what to really revelation. (Editor’s Note: Father serving as deans at the annual expect” her first time serving at Hildebrandt’s style of presentation five-day camp. The mini-camp the camp, she explained. “I’ve had takes complex issues and makes was held in late June. experiences with people with dis- them interesting and easy to under- “We have activities; we give abilities from my family, but that’s stand.) For more information, or them choices, like going canoe- one or two people compared to 45 to register, contact Coleen Stein, ing or fishing,” Laurie said. “If or 50 at one time. Coordinator, 620-227-1538; cstein@ they don’t want to have swim “It’s a whole new type dcdiocese.org; or visitdcdiocese. time, they can do arts and crafts of experience and it takes a special org/pastoral-ministry-formation. or watch a movie. It depends on their gardt’s participation in the recent camp kind of person to do it. A lot of people More information, including a abilities, likes and dislikes. This morn- caused a bit of “joyful apprehension” don’t know they have that ability to do description of the upcoming class, ing some went fishing, some hiked, some among the Gerbers. that. It’s a really neat experience. For “Christian Morality and Social watched a movie. We go with the flow. “We didn’t know what to expect,” Lau- anyone going into the teaching or service Issues,” presented by Father James “It is structured, but with Mother Na- rie said with a chuckle. “They didn’t tell profession where they have to deal with Baker, will be in the next SKC. ture, you have to be flexible.” us anything about what he expected from all types of people, this is a great learning REACH camp is open to any denomi- us and what we should expect from him.” experience.”

Conferen hip ce God #1! ds r Workshops in English and Spanish a Saturday, Aug. 22 practical tips to help busy families keep w Many booths with lots of free stuff! e 9:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Great workshops and keynote speakers selected to give t Workshop topics include: “Lighting the Fire by Dating your S many other topics. Spouse”, “Marriage and Money -- Where’s the Love,” and “7 5 Cathedral of Our Lady Steps to Protect Families from Porn,” among

1 of Guadalupe Event is FREE; lunch and refreshments included 0 3231 N. 14th St.

2 Dodge City For more information, see the next issue of the Catholic, or visit dcdiocese.org/stewardship. Page 4 July 12, 2015 Commentary The Southwest Kansas Catholic Car misadventures Part II Remembering God’s constant presence Blessed Savina Petrilli very time I take a long trip, my prayer is that drivers, and we instantly took 1851-1923 God will help me to know that He is with me a liking to him. E avina Petrilli was born in Siena, all along the way. Not to keep bad things from An hour or so later, we Italy, August 29, 1851. Her parents happening, but to help me to recognize and to feel pulled up to the Sisters of S were Celso and Matide Venturini Petrilli. His comforting grace in each moment, even the St. Joseph Motherhouse in When she was ten, she read the life of very difficult ones. Wichita, where the Sisters St. Catherine of Siena and was greatly The other day, my car broke down on an endless kindly put us up for the night, impressed. At fifteen, she was enrolled in prairie highway snaking across central Oklahoma. even throwing together a the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Imagine the sound an elephant makes if he plops supper for us. My individual and was elected president. down on a dozen hefty bags filled with aluminum nerves were a bundle of nerves By David Myers Editor Two years later she made a vow of cans. That’s the sound my car made. Except much, at that point, and being with chastity for a year with the approval of her much louder. It was so loud that a man in China the kind Sisters in their motherhouse offered sweet spiritual director and her archbishop. While awoke from a deep sleep and uttered, 那是什麼? respite. on a trip to Rome, Pope Pius IX encouraged To which his wife responded, 安靜地睡去!! Sarah, the wife of our driver, told my wife that Savina to follow in the footsteps of St. Following the elephant-sitting-on-hefty-bags- she was Catholic. Sarah walked with the help of a Holy Ones of Catherine of Siena. From that time on, sound, an emergency light on the dash came on that thick, plastic leg supporter due to a bout of polio Savina became engaged in helping the poor. Our Time read, “WHAT IN TARNATION WAS THAT?” she suffered as a toddler. She said that a “Sister For many years, she also taught catechism Using my expert power of deductive reasoning, Flo” had taught her to walk at a hospital in Enid, to small children. By Sister Irene I deducted that what was happening was really, Oklahoma, and that a picture of the two of them Savina spoke to her archbishop of her Hartman, OP really bad. still hangs in the hospital. Sarah hadn’t talked to desire to found a religious congregation First came the stuck-in-the-desert panic, with Sister Flo in nearly a lifetime because she didn’t devoted to the poor and uneducated children; later their emphasis 18-wheelers whizzing past us inches away. Then know where she was. Our happenstance trip to the was on abandoned children. The archbishop gave her permission to came the haunting of the ghost of all the money I motherhouse allowed her to follow up on some establish a new congregation and to take the three vows. Savina drew was going to have to pay to get my car fixed. Finally rumors of her whereabouts. up the rules for the new foundation, which was called The Sisters of the came the anxiety of knowing that, being a guy, We have no Sister Flo, our driver’s wife was Poor of St. Catherine of Siena. The primary I’m supposed to know about cars and engines and told by a Sister of St. Joseph, but you might try emphasis of the mission always was on the things like that. What would my wife think of her the Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sisters down the poor in society. husband, who can’t fix a car trapped in the frying way. Minutes later, when we said our good-byes to The new congregation was approved by pan of central Oklahoma? Then again, this could the kind tow-family, Sarah was sitting in the large Rome in 1906 and later spread to Brazil, be why she insisted I enroll with AAA. Reason truck, a wide smile on her face. Clutching her cell Argentina, India, the United States, the number 163 million why I married her. phone, she told us that she had just spoken to Sister Philippines, and Paraguay. We pulled over in the searing hot Oklahoma Flo (Sister Florentia Riebel). Sarah told us that she Sister Savina gave herself afternoon and waited an hour and a half for AAA still had the doll Sister Flo had given her when, as completely to God and lived to send a tow-truck. In times like this, my wife is a a child, she struggled in an iron lung and learned to in sickness and pain without beacon of faith. She takes stock of everything for walk all those years ago with Sister Flo’s help. complaint. Her Sisters were called which we should be thankful, even offering a quick The next day, we had the car towed to a dealer- to serve especially the poor and prayer of thanks. Meanwhile, I’m being my typical ship/garage, where, thankfully, we met some very all who suffered from any form self, wondering what God must be preoccupying kind staff. of oppression. The mission of the Himself with, that He would forget to keep my car in “Mr. Myers,” the man said after glancing at my Congregation also came to include good running order. (“Teacher, can’t you see we’re engine. “The news isn’t good. Why don’t you come hospitals and homes for the perishing?” Mark 4:38) I would have to have a seri- take a look?” We walked to the car where I could elderly, but always retains a focus ous talk with Him. I’ve at times threatened Him with clearly see a large crack in the engine block. It truly on the poor. temporarily losing His “capitol H” status. looked like a bite had been taken out of it. On April 18, 1923, Sister My wife sat next to me proofing my last issue, her “Is this normal?” I asked. Savina died of cancer. Her skin slowly taking on a red glow, which was either “Yes, unless you want it to run your car.” sisters numbered five hundred because of the heat or the abundance of typos. She My four-year-old car, for which I still owe a mint, at the time of the foundresses’ soon became convinced that we were going to have was history. It’s been two weeks now, and I’m still death. She was declared heat strokes, and was about to call an ambulance. awaiting word on the cost of the new engine. I’m Blessed in 1988. Suddenly a giant of a man appeared at my window. stressing over the fact that it will take all my sav- “Whoever looks at us I nearly jumped out of my skin (which probably ings and then some, and the fact that I’m in my 50s must see Jesus in us, for would have been very refreshing, now that I think and retirement is looking more and more like I’ll be charity is the virtue above about it). Shielding his eyes against the neon glow standing over a vat of hot grease with an 18-year-old all others that makes God of our skin, the highway patrolman kindly asked shouting, “We need more fries!” present.” if we were okay. Cops get a bad rap because of a And yet, I can’t help but think about the kindness few rotten apples. There are so many really good we encountered from, well, pretty much everyone, Blessed Savina Petrilli apples. This police officer was a fine apple. We as well as our place in reuniting a woman with a said we were okay, although it was hard for him Sister who meant the world to her. to hear amid the sizzling. Even in some of the most difficult circumstances, Miraculously, the tow truck finally arrived. The God is working his (sorry … “His”) wonderful 60-something driver had a mischievous grin and a magic, making His presence known to us every hearty laugh. His wife and niece accompanied him step of the way! Not to keep bad things from hap- on his run, pressed into the back seats. pening, but to help us to recognize and feel His When he heard from dispatch that we were siz- comforting grace in each moment, even the most zling in the boiling sun, he said he sailed down the difficult ones. (And thanks to Our Lady, “Undoer highway from miles away at about Warp 2 to get of Knots,” a favorite of Pope Francis and ours, too. to us ASAP. He was the Captain Kirk of tow truck We sure keep Our Lady busy!)

Official Newspaper Bishop John B. Brungardt...President Published Semi-Monthly by the David Myers...... Editor Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager material in this newspaper is copy- Daniel Stremel, CPA...... Business Manager righted 2015. 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 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary July 12, 2015 Page 5 One of the best kept secrets for a successful marriage What’s your story? ast April I had the opportu- Lnity to go with three guys to Praying together visit Conception Seminary for hen meeting with a man and a woman discuss the religious and spiritual dimension an “Encounter With God’s Call” Wbefore they get married, I normally of their relationship before marriage may find weekend. It was great! I’m not encourage them to pray together. I sense that after marriage that they are incompatible in an going to give a moment by mo- this encouragement is often not enthusiastically essential aspect of their marital union. ment commentary of the experi- received. The reluctance to pray as a couple Prayer together requires a vulnerability that can ence, but I wanted to share a few is, I suspect, an indication that we have not be frightening but can be very growth producing. observations. conveyed to people the meaning of the Sacra- In prayer, we touch the most profound level of It is a 6 1/2 hour journey, one By Father Ted ment of Marriage. Sacramental marriage is our lives. When this can be shared in the marital way. One guy on the trip spoke Stoecklein different than marriage by a judge or a minister. relationship, the couple can achieve an intimacy only English. Another guy spoke Assistant Director, Sacramental marriage intends to bring God that goes deeper than emotional or physical only Spanish. The other guy and Office of Priestly explicitly into the marriage relationship. In intimacy. This is not to say that all their prayer I speak a bit of both languages. Vocations By Father Ted addition to committing to each other, the man efforts should be shared prayer. Both parties to So conversation in the van was Skalsky and woman are committing before God to form a marriage need to pray alone to develop their limited because of the effort a permanent bond of oneness. They are saying personal relationship with God, but they also do it took to include everyone. Hence, we listened to Moderator of “for better or for worse” we are committed to well to regularly come together to pray. the radio and slept. Well, I didn’t sleep. I drove and Marriage, Family be the one flesh union spoken of in the scrip- Married or engaged couples who would like listened to the radio. We started out listening to the Life and Natural tures. Sacramental marriage also implies that to explore this topic in more depth would do Catholic Channel on Serious XM like good Catholic Family Planning the couple understands that they are entering well to read Spousal Prayer by Deacon James boys. After a while I said, “OK, you guys can listen to into a sacred union. Keating, PhD. Deacon Keating has been mar- whatever you want.” Since all sacraments are intended for our ried for over 20 years and is the father of four We ended up listening to country music. Now, I salvation, a man and woman who children. He is a professor and has given a don’t usually listen to country music (not that there’s receive the Sacrament of Matri- retreat to the priests of our diocese. The book is anything wrong with it), but it seems that a lot of mony are committing to assist very short and is available at IPFPublications. country songs tend to tell stories … stories with titles one another in growing in com. In the next article, I will reflect more on like: “If I Tell You I Love You, It’s The Whisky holiness. They are called marriage as a Sacrament. Talkin’” or the lesser known tune, “If My Nose Was to encourage one another Running Money, I’d Blow It All On You.” Seriously, in growing in virtue and “...Seek first the kingdom of God and those are real titles to real songs. (Not that there’s in the breaking of sin- his righteousness, and all these things will anything wrong with that). Not exactly ballads, and ful habits in their lives. I’m sure that country music has songs with more A couple that fails to be given you besides.” -- Matthew 6:33 depth, but these caught my attention. In a sense, they are very telling about the way we approach life in our society. We want money, pleasure, power and love Three beautiful answers … to name a few things. These are not bad things in themselves, but they are meant to lead to something Continued from Page 1 ing this beautiful plan for marriage between a man and greater. clear: “a man leaves his father and mother and a woman, for their good, the good of children, and the Once we arrived at Conception Abby we heard a clings to his wife, and the two of them become one good of society. different kind of story. It’s a story that everyone has body” (Genesis 2:24). Jesus repeats this plan of God: Three questions. Three beautiful answers from God in access to, but few take time to listen. One does not “Have you not read that from the beginning the the Holy Scriptures, and taught by the Catholic Church need to drive 6 ½ hours to hear it, but I did enjoy hear- Creator ‘made them male and female’ and said, for 2,000 years. There may be a temptation to question ing it at the Encounter With God’s Call Weekend. ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and God, to second-guess Him, to believe we are god and We heard stories of the lives of guys who are seeking mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall should follow our own plan. Let us spend time in prayer God. Seminarians do not all become priests, but all of become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but asking our Lord for illumination, for healing, for for- them are responding to God’s call on their lives. one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, giveness, for humbly loving all. In troubled times, and Now, you don’t have to be a seminarian to listen for no human being must separate” (Matthew 19:4-6). in every time, Jesus our Savior taught us to pray, fast, God’s call, but a seminary is a good place to do so. So This man and woman are called to lovingly be open and give alms (Ash Wednesday Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, much of the world around us in the secular society is to children: “Be fertile and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). 16-18). Let us follow our Beautiful Source: God loves us seeking what the self wants and not necessarily what God We ask God to assist us in understanding and practic- more than we can ask or imagine! wants for us, which is true happiness. It is always good to have someone else help you to seek that happiness. During the weekend we heard the story of Jacob Laudato Si: Praising God in Rural America who seemed to have everything that people are told that we should seek. Jacob had girls after him all the Continued from Page 1 of life, a unique and privileged way of cooperating with time. Jacob was living in a Frat house. He was bright. God’s plan. Catholic Rural Life, a national organization munities, from forestry to mineral extraction. Let us ask He had money and was heading toward great worldly of which I am currently the president, is in the midst of a ourselves: Are we cultivating nature, or dominating it success. But then he could not ignore the invitation of project to help articulate this vocation in the 21st century. into submission? Are the choices we make made with God to something beyond all that. So he walked away In partnership with the Pontifical Council for Justice and the wellbeing of the planet and our neighbors—near and from much of what the world desires to ask God what Peace, we will produce a set of resources that give faith- far—in mind, or are they solely motivated by a desire to God wants for him. based, practical guidance to the next generation of food turn a profit? We may call endeavors that harvest and use We heard the story of Ivan who was raised in a and ag leaders. I believe that this is one way of putting natural resources “businesses,” but the reality is that they pious Catholic family. His faith was greatly informed the teachings of Laudato Si into action in rural America. have social, ethical, and environmental dimensions that from infancy and he felt the call to be a priest at an We may not all be farmers, or have livelihoods that are just as relevant as economic outcomes. early age. Try as though it did, the world could not directly put us in touch with nature. But we all have a This is especially true of agriculture. Although there steal the hope that Ivan had to serve God in every- vocation, a call to holiness. And for all of us—but espe- was not a dedicated section on farming in Laudato Si, thing. Is he called be a priest? We will see. I hope so. cially rural Catholics—that means respecting, cherish- Pope Francis used ag-related terminology over 30 times. He is a wonderful, holy man of God. ing and cooperating with God’s glorious creation. May Clearly, agriculture has to do with more than just making OK, so I missed the other talks. I admit that. I also Laudato Si help bring about the needed conversion in our money. Our Holy Father illustrates how certain farming missed all the social and free time events because I got hearts to live this truth of our faith. techniques injure not only natural ecology—through pol- involved in a book and took a nap or two. But listen- lution and deforestation—but also human ecology—by ing to the other guys’ responses to the other speakers Bishop Etienne, the bishop of the Diocese of Chey- disrupting rural communities and forcing family and and observing the way all the men entered into prayer enne, is the president of Catholic Rural Life, a national proprietary farmers out of business. He suggests alterna- with the monks, I was really encouraged. organization dedicated to applying the teachings of tives that are sustainable, working in harmony not only If you want some help listening to God’s call on Jesus Christ and his Church to rural America. To learn with nature but also healthy patterns of human living. your life, I will be glad to listen to your story. I’m more about Catholic Rural Life, and how to become a The approach to agriculture that clearly informed Pope sure Father Wesley would oblige and I’m betting that member, visit catholicrurallife.org. Francis can only be described as “vocational.” That is to Father Rene would make some time for you too. say, farming is not just a way to make a living; it’s a way Page 6 July 12, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Sacred Heart, Larned celebrates ground-breaking HOLD Com- for Faith Formation and Parish Center

Posing with red panion shovels just before they break ground for a new Sacred Heart Parish Faith Formation Sister Rebecca Otter, OP Camp?? and Parish Center Pastoral Minister, in Larned are (L to R): David Ze- Sacred Heart, Larned cha, Mary Klinge, Years in Religious Life: Sheryl and Tom from entrance date – 59 Giessel, Frank years; from 1st Profession and Vi Prosser, – 56 years Tim Schaller, Pam Hutfles, and How did you know God was calling you to religious Father Warren life? Stecklein. felt the call when I was very young, at least in early I grade school. I admired the Sisters who taught me and wanted to be one of them. I tried to forget it as I entered high school, but it kept haunting me. It was only after I was By Sister IRENE HARTMAN opening of Sacred Heart School in Father Warren prayed an out of high school 3 years that I decided I needed to really Special to the Catholic 1936. intercessory prayer in the names listen to that call and do something about it. ARNED -- After Father Father Warren invited everyone of various saints, asking them to What do you most like about religious life? LWarren Stecklein celebrated to rejoice that God had heard sin- assist the workers in all aspects of Being free to dedicate my life and my talents to the needs Sunday Eucharist on June 14, he cere prayers for a successful cam- the enterprise. Parish representa- of others (teaching, campus ministry, parish ministry, invited all parishioners to gather paign, and would provide wisdom tives were invited to take a shovel formation work, etc.), while being supported by a loving for a parish picnic and ground- to complete the endeavor. The and break ground. Father Warren Community of Sisters rooted in prayer, study, community breaking ceremony just west of the group affirmed that God is indeed then blessed the entire area with and work, so as to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ. present school building. the main builder, and our trust holy water. The ceremony ended What do you find most challenging about religious Praying that no rain would fall is placed in God’s love, mercy, as all joined in singing “All are life? in Larned that afternoon, parish- and guidance. After a Scripture Welcome”. Keeping a healthy balance between ministry and prayer ioners gathered under a large tent. from Genesis 28, Father Warren With hearts filled with grati- life. The choir convened near the mike, and the congregation expressed tude for Father Warren’s dedi- Were there times when you wanted to leave but ready to lead the singing during special thanks to the God who cation to the parish, he was through prayer and the grace of God you remained? the ground-breaking ceremony. has constantly guided the project presented with a beautifully I don’t know that I ever wanted to leave, but I did have In the meantime, the Knights of in the past and will bless it in the decorated cake and cash gifts doubts about whether religious life was the right choice. Columbus were busy preparing to future. to mark the 25th anniversary of It was definitely prayer and God’s grace that kept/keeps serve a roast pork dinner with all A parish representative, Tom his ordination. me dedicated to this life. the trimmings. Giessel, made a promise in the The rain had held off, but there What brings you peace, happiness, and fulfillment in Beginning with “This is Holy name of the parish to follow the was a five minute pause in the cer- living out your religious life? Ground”, all joined in singing process with prayer and coopera- emony as a solitary cloud passed Sharing the love and life of Christ with others, be it in the opening hymn, acknowledg- tion. The architect/contractor, over the tent. The Knights of Co- Community, with school children, parishioners, RCIA, ing that the land is a gift from Tim Schaller, promised to use his lumbus had the serving lines ready or civil community. I try to spread love, joy, and peace God, and the chosen area was best judgment and ability to com- in the school building, and the wherever I am and with whomever I am working. made holy by the children who plete the new facility. The parish crowd came ready for a wonderful How do you witness Christ to others in the church, had played on that area from the affirmed these promises. feast. society, and the world? By living the Gospel message the best I can, showing love, concern, compas- sion, joy, kindness. We see religious life as ever chang- Rachel’sRachel’s VineyardVineyard RetreatsRetreats ing. What have you done to keep up with the changing times? We as Dominican Sisters of Great Healing the pain of abortion . . . Bend and now Dominican Sisters of Peace have always tried to keep up with . . . one weekend at a time the signs of the times and have pro- gressed accordingly through the years through study, prayer, chapters, etc., and living out our commitments. Next retreat: July 24-26 What would you tell someone who was discerning a religious vocation? Pray, listen, study, visit various Com- 1-877-I-GRIEVE or 1-877-447-4383 munities of Sisters to discern where and to what God is calling you. After your many years of following your vocation, what would you like EMAIL: [email protected] people to know? CONFIDENTIAL That I am very happy and very grate- ful for all the people who have been a part of my life through all those years. Peace, healing, We’ve formed each other through all our joys, pains, sufferings, and sorrows mercy are just a of life. We are here for each other and to help one another to be holy so as to phone call away be together forever in the eternal glory of God in heaven. The Southwest Kansas Catholic July 12, 2015 Page 7 First annual golf classic aims at By DAVID MYERS Southwest Kansas Catholic ARDEN CITY -- At precisely 1 p.m., Friday, June 26, a shotgun Gsounded, and the Dechant Foundation Inaugural Golf Classic S upporting to benefit the retired priests fund of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City tournament began. Some 20 teams participated, each taking off in their golf carts a our retired few minutes before 1 p.m.--like racers at the Indy 500, each heading to a different fairway for the shotgun start. Because the classic benefits retired priests–priests whom a multi- priests tude of people in southwest Kansas learned from, benefited from, and were and continue to be blessed by–the event quickly adopted an air It’s been a “beautiful of fun that might be missing from a regular tournament. At hole number 10, a priest who shall remain nameless approached day for enjoying God’s the ball. He peered along the fairway, studying intently the little flag creation, each other’s way off in the distance. He addressed the ball resolutely, concentrat- company, and hitting some ing, and raised his club. Seconds later, the ball bounced a few yards, barely outdistancing the large, flying divot. golf balls, all for the ben- The event actually began at St. Mary Parish at a 10 a.m. Mass cel- efit of our Catholic priests ebrated by the Most Rev. John B. Brungardt, with the assistance of -- the priest that have been Rev. Mr. Juan Salas and Father Reggie Urban. Tournament registra- tion followed at the Golf Club at Southwind, after which participants celebrating Mass, offering were given lunch provided by the Knights of Columbus, Western confessions, anointing the Kansas Agency, before heading out to the fairway. sick, confirmation, bap- At hole number nine, Bishop Brungardt sat under an awning to greet golfers. Just yards away was the green, adjacent to a large pond tism – for these decades and separating the green from the tee. For the entire five-hour tourna- decades and decades, for you ment, Bishop Brungardt greeted each team that came by, cheering and your family....” as the golf balls flew over the pond and bounced along the green, and sympathizing with more than a few whose golf balls plopped -- Bishop John B. Brungardt into the pond or onto a nearby sand trap (and one that landed just a few yards from the bishop’s feet). Once on the green, a few invited the bishop to putt. The bishop jokingly referred to these golfers–the Photos by David Myers and ones who let him putt–as “compassionate scorers.” Charlene Scott The competitors, with their massive array of eye-catching plaid Myers shorts, were playing their best in the tournament, not for themselves, but for the retired priests. Father Francis Jordan, who had a constant A full list of smile glued to his face, was the only one of the 12 retired priests of sponsors, the Diocese of Dodge City able to attend, however. Distances and as well as health issues kept the others away. many more At Father Jordan’s side throughout the day was Jody Newman, photos, are who graciously assisted the elderly priest. Father Jordan celebrated his 55th anniversary as a priest on June 16. At a reception following available the tournament, the Irish priest was given a round of applause. and in color The golf classic was organized by Mark Roth, Development Direc- at dcdio- tor for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. cese.org/ “It went well,” he said from his golf cart as he made his way toward register. the clubhouse. “We had a good turn-out, and the weather was beauti- ful. We couldn’t ask for a better day. The people really came out to benefit the retired priests. Golf course employees went out of their way to make everything special for us, and I think everyone had a good time. It’s a great event; it will continue to grow every year.” Any holes-in-one? “Not from our team,” he responded, laughing. Once inside the clubhouse, the competitors gathered for a social hour, followed by a prime rib dinner, provided through the support of Tim Schaller, architect, Larned; Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City; and Keller and Miller Certified Public Accountants, Garden City. (A full list of sponsors are listed at dcdiocese.org/register.) Deacon Juan Salas was one of many prize winners, his being for the “longest putt.” When asked what the prize was, Juan replied, “I Retired priests hope it’s golf lessons!” After dinner, Bishop Brungardt spoke on Pope Francis’s recent of the Diocese comments regarding the Special Olympics. Bishop Brungardt related of Dodge City the Holy Father’s words that sports are a way to learn “ ‘to participate, to outdo oneself, to strive together. All this helps you to become ac- Bishop Emeritus tive members of society and also of the Church; and it helps society Ronald M. Gilmore itself and the Church to overcome all forms of discrimination and Father James Baker exclusion.’ Father Donald Fiedler “Thank you all for your dedication to this sport and your dedication Father Mike Helms to the retired priests today,” Bishop Brungardt said. Father Gilbert Herman FRONT Page: Golfers ham it up as they let Bishop Brungardt putt. Earlier, as he sat under the awning along the ninth green, the bishop Father Frank Jordan Clockwise from top: Golfers, including Father Charles Seiwert, commented that it was a “beautiful day for enjoying God’s creation, Father John Maes center, share a laugh with Bishop John Brungardt and Father each other’s company, and hitting some golf balls, all for the benefit Msgr. Brian Moore Francis Jordan. Golfers tee-off at hole nine, narrowly avoiding (in of our Catholic priests -- the priests who have been celebrating Mass, Father Ultan Murphy most cases) a large pond. Secretary to the Bishop, Gayla Kirmer, hearing confessions, anointing the sick, confirmation, baptism – for Father Lisle Pottorff applies sunscreen to seminarian, Deacon Juan Salas. Bishop Brun- these decades and decades and decades, for you and your family. Father Anthony Suellentrop gardt, Deacon Juan Salas, and Father Reggie Urban celebrate Mass Let us try to open up our hearts in prayer and assistance to them and Father Dermot Tighe at St. Mary Parish prior to the golf classic. Mark Roth, organizer in alms-giving. Thank you for your support for our retired priests.” of the event, prepares to putt. Page 8 July 12, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic How could the fledgling Catholic Social Service serve such a

Mining The Archives Tim Wenzl Archivist, Catholic Diocese Catholic Social Service offices in (LtoR) Great of Dodge City Bend, Garden City, and Dodge City. VAST TERRITORY?

ow is it that the fledgling Catholic tablished in Garden City in a former From 1985 to 1990 adoption ser- These counseling sessions took place at HSocial Service could serve such a residence at 617 N. Main. Initially staff vices for the Garden City Deanery were the St. Jude Center, a building behind the vast territory as southwest Kansas? in the west office provided counseling provided through the Great Bend office. rectory of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Today, Catholic Social Service has services and additional services to adop- Counseling services were referred to Area at 805 Avenue J. an office in each of the three deaneries tive parents and unwed mothers. The Mental Health and other private practice In 1984 an office was located in the throughout the vast territory that makes staff also conducted group sessions for counselors. Services to victim of domestic Chancery at 910 Central. Social workers up the Diocese of Dodge City. Over the divorced Catholics. Shortly after opening, violence were provided by the Task Force Jane Heavin and Bonnie Martin from the years, these offices have been located in however, this office took on the additional on Domestic Violence and services to Garden City office were available three rectories, former residences, office build- responsibilities of refugee resettlement. the poor those with emergency financial days a week to provide individual and ings and store fronts, each unpretentiously In June of 1982, due to financial needs were provided by the churches in marital counseling, unwed parent consul- tucked into the community. problems, the Board of Directors, voted Garden City. tation and emergency assistance. When first organized, the office for to close the Garden City office. A month In 1990, Joyce Battles from Scott City An office at 903 Central was estab- Catholic Social Service was not located later the Board voted to retain the office was hired as a social worker for the Gar- lished in 1987 in the former rectory at in the see city of the diocese, but in Great and the staff relocated the facility to 116 den City area. She covered the western Sacred Heart Cathedral rectory. Deb- Bend. Demographics in 1965 showed that E. Chestnut. The office remained opened counties of the diocese, working out of bie Snapp worked part time providing one-third of the Catholic population in the three more years until funding cutbacks in her home until office space was secured pregnancy support services. The Catho- Diocese of Dodge City resided within 25 1985 forced its closure. This action was in the Keller Building at 118 ½ Grant. lic Social Service office returned to the miles of that city. announced as a transitional one as reorga- The agency was located at this site until chancery in 1993. By this time Snapp was Father Walter Weiss, the first director, nization was foreseen in future. 1999 when a move was made to 708 N. program director for the Agency. was also an associate pastor at St. Rose of Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) Main. The Garden City Office is currently In 1995 a two story home, just south of Lima Parish. He worked from his office in had been a strong and important focus located at 603 N. 8th St. the chancery, at 906 Central was secured the rectory at 1423 Holland Avenue for a of the Garden City office since 1975. The Dodge City Deanery was the last by the diocese. After the home was reno- time until Catholic Social Service opened Because of the continuing need for these of the three deaneries in the diocese to vated to provide office space, the struc- an office in the Rychlec Building at 1012 services, the Office of Refugee Services obtain a Catholic Social Service office ture was dubbed “the chancery annex.” Washington. Bob Rychlec was a charter remained in operation and moved to 103 location. However, some services prior Initially offices of Catholic Social Service member of the Board of Directors. This N. Ninth. This office also coordinated to the establishment of an office were and the Vocations Office occupied the office served the agency for several years. emergency services as part of its mis- provided out of the Garden City office. annex. When the Office for Vocations The agency was located at 2546 20th sion through 1982. MRS relocated again In the late 1970s, Dominican Sister moved into the chancery, the structure Street from 1969 to 2008, and is currently in 1993 to 1510 Taylor Plaza East. The Frances Biernacki was making bi-month- shed its moniker and it became “Catholic located at 2201 16th St. office has operated as an independent ly trips to Dodge City for counseling Social Service.” The building now houses In 1975 a “satellite” office was es- agency since 1997. couples who were preparing for marriage. the offices of the executive director, so- cial workers, counselors and support staff.

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By DAVID MYERS Sommerset -- despite Som- Southwest Kansas Catholic merset recently having left middle-aged woman peeked into the the federal HUD (Housing Adoor of Bernie Herl’s office at Sommer- and Urban Development) set Place in Great Bend; she was smiling; she program. wanted to offer her thanks, to say that life Sommerset’s 40-year was a little brighter. mortgage was paid off last The woman’s family member, who had year, at which time the stayed at Sommerset Place, was doing well Board of Directors decided following a tumultuous chapter in her life. to leave HUD. Bernie, the resident manager at Sommerset “Every year we would Place, stood up from her desk and embraced have to renew our HUD the woman whose emotions quickly rose to membership,” Bernie the surface. Bernie cried, too. explained. “This happens every day,” Bernie said as Because there was the the woman left. She sat down at her desk, off chance that their con- drying her tears. “This is why I’ve been here tract may not be renewed the following year, Bernie Herl is resident man- Photos by for 40 years.” Bernie would have to send letters to each David Myers ager at Sommerset Place in In a sense, Sommerset Place, which was residence explaining that this year might be constructed just more than 40 years ago, their last with assisted living. Great Bend. Above is a small is like any other apartment complex. Sixty “Every year that we renewed this contract, part of the large expanse of units in seven buildings spread out in a clean, it got scarier and scarier,” she said. apartments that make up open-accessed area are available to the gen- Once Sommerset moved away from HUD Sommerset Place. While the eral public. funding, Bernie and the board worked to complex is just like many What makes this complex special is that, as convert to a voucher system through the Fed- other apartment complexes, a ministry of the diocese and operated under eral Housing Authority. Their efforts resulted people who are most in need the sponsorship of Catholic Social Service, in saving dozens of people from the frighten- are the priority of Sommerset Sommerset Place is also a sort of sanctuary ing possibility of eviction. Place. for people facing a variety of difficult cir- “Nobody lost assistance,” Bernie said cumstances. People in need are the priority. proudly and, all these months later, with a If someone comes along who is home- sigh of relief. “Those who are here less, they are moved to the top of the on low-rent are still on low-rent. Catholic Social Service affects low- waiting list. If someone is elderly It’s much more and on a fixed income, they secure.” will be offered a help- This was the middle income housing in Great Bend ing hand that they second great wouldn’t find in challenge Sommerset dvocacy by Catholic Social Board of Directors. Other members a regular apart- has faced since it opened AService for low cost housing of the original board were Leon ment complex, as will its doors. first surfaced during board meetings Schneider of Albert; and Great Bend those facing physical The first? In 1981, most of in the late 1960s. residents: Josephine Volosin, Mitch and intellectual disabilities. Great Bend found itself under Father Walter Weiss, the first Newell and Francis Keenan. More importantly, other apartment com- water. Bernie, still in her 20s, managed to executive director, mentioned that Construction commenced early plexes don’t have a foundation based on the get to her office only to find her desk, all agencies such as Catholic Social in the summer of 1972 on the west teachings of Christ, and other complexes her equipment and paperwork swimming in Service could stimulate and promote side of Great Bend at 17th Street and don’t have Bernie. 18 inches of water. The great flood of 1981 housing projects for low income Patton Road. The architectural firm “They need help and are scared,” she nearly washed Sommerset Place down the groups. He suggested it would be Williams, Rondeau and Smith of said of those who come through her door. drain. beneficial to have a committee inves- Great Bend designed the seven-unit “Many of them are single mothers. We hear “I came in and cried and cried,” Bernie tigate the need for such a program in complex. of people every day who are in desperate said, showing old newspapers with photos the area and look into what programs The housing complex was com- situations.” of people floating over the street in boats. are available through the govern- pleted by the spring of 1973. A Bernie is the second oldest of nine children With the help of her Board of Directors ment. community open house was held in a strong Catholic family. She was reared -- whom she praised often, along with “Such a program coincides with July 22, 1973. Bishop Marion F. near Olmitz and attended St. Ann Parish. She Catholic Social Service, throughout the social service,” said Father Weiss. Forst attended the open house and has particular affection for Father Ultan Mur- interview -- she found a plumber who “Low income groups, now living in presented Harold Thompson with the phy, who retired last year as the oldest pastor worked some creative magic to drain and poor housing cannot give their fami- Guadalupe Award for his dedication in Kansas after having served for nearly 35 dry the office. It took months – includ- lies the proper care they should have, as president of the Somerset Board. years at the same parish. Bernie is the mother ing countless hours using a blow dryer the children become school drop- The 60-apartment complex, of three and grandparent of four, including on mountains of wet paperwork -- but the outs and eventually are the ones who was constructed under the Na- one due in October. rest of the complex eventually dried out, suffer the consequences of a poor tional Housing Act at a total cost of She began her career at Sommerset Place Bernie explained. housing situation.” $915,000, and included 14 one- only one year after its construction. It wasn’t “Sommerset survived the flood of ’81, and The committee’s interest in a bedroom; 34 two-bedroom; and 12 easy for the young woman barely out of col- I survived it,” she said with a chuckle. housing complex for Great Bend three-bedroom apartments, renting lege, who found herself being asked to evict Suddenly a pretty, young woman shyly did not go unnoticed. In 1969 the for $166, $191 and $216, respective- a family who couldn’t pay the rent. entered Bernie’s office. She held a baby Federal Housing Administration ap- ly. The rental fees, effective June 1, “I cried and cried,” she said. “I told [my girl in pigtails and pink, shiny sneakers, a proached Catholic Social Service to 2013, are now $430, $480, and $530, supervisor] that I couldn’t do it. He said, red sucker affixed to her mouth. Her eyes serve as the non-profit sponsor for a with all utilities paid. ‘Bernie, dry your tears. Every good Chris- were moist from the cold outside. The project. Sommerset Place was established tian pays their rent, and if not, every good toddler looked around curiously before The agency drew upon its own as a separate corporation. The cor- Christian manager should evict them. If you pressing up to her mother for security. The board members to form a separate porate structure was set up to ensure let them get too far behind, you’re not doing young mom signed a few papers. Bernie board for the new ownership corpo- that Catholic Social Service remain them any favors.’” asked how they were doing. She uttered a ration, and engaged the firm of Ken- actively involved in the management Still, it was the toughest of chores for Ber- quiet “fine”. She left and Bernie smiled, craft, Inc., of Topeka as consultants. of the organization. The Sommerset nie. Fortunately, the sadness of that moment saying nothing about the woman and her The “Great Bend Housing Project” board oversees the management of has been offset by her efforts to make sure baby. She didn’t have to. became known as Sommerset Place. the project but can’t make any major each and every family and individual, regard- “Each moment of my day is rewarding,” Harold “Tom” Thompson of Claflin changes or decisions without the ap- less of their need, can continue to reside at she said with a happy smile. served as president of the Sommerset proval of the CSS board. Page 10 July 12, 2015 Around the Diocese The Southwest Kansas Catholic Got a minute? Knights The people of Southwest Kansas are receive. It won’t be too long before our awesome! That’s the word from Diocese seminarians will be heading back to their donate of Dodge City seminarians, who are the studies. Wouldn’t it be great for them to envy of their classmates because of the find a stack of well-wishes for a good year $3,000 to many letters and cards of support they waiting for them upon their arrival? Juan Salas, Jacob Schneider, Joel McClure: Mark Brantley: Birthright Pope Saint Kathy Mease, of Birth- John XXIII right of Dodge City, is National shown receiving a check Seminary, for $3,000 from Joe 558 South Ney, Grand Knight of Avenue, the Hanston/Jetmore Weston, Knights of Columbus MA 02494 Council 3218. The dona- tion was the proceeds St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, 1300 from their annual pro- S. Steele St., Denver, Colo. 80210 Thank you! life campaign. Larned parishioners study questions from the Holy Father Sister Rebecca Otter, and Sister Irene Hart- The study group includes man. Two parishioners from St. Bernard in (back row): Vicki Gil- Belpre also attended. lett, Isaac Lemuz, Helen With the help of the Catholic Catechism, Haberman, Sister Irene McBrien’s book on Catholicism, National Hartman, Pat Schartz, Sis- Catholic Reporter, the America magazines, ter Rebecca Otter, Mary The Catholic Church’s Reform Group Klinge and Natalie Wood. survey, and The Dilemma of Divorced Front Row: Sherry Le- Catholics by Catoir, teachings were of- muz, Agnes Finger, Mary fered on these topics: abortion, remarriage, Smith, Betty Wood and annulments, homosexuality, same sex Inez Giessel. Not Pictured: “marriage”, and ways to show compas- Darlene Orth, Mary Kerns sion to those who “felt left out”. Reports and Vi Prosser. of reflections and suggestions were sent to Bishop Brungardt until the deadline of Special to the Register Feb. 28. he Adult Religious Formation Participants responded with enthusiasm, TCommission at Sacred Heart and ended Lent with a sense of satisfac- Parish in Larned decided to arrange tion. “We were never before asked by weekly study groups to reflect on the a Pope to discuss and offer responses in questions provided by the Vatican in preparation for a general Synod,” said one preparation for the general Synod in participant. “When has the laity ever been When it comes to your to-do list, September. given the opportunity to discuss topics The answers and notes taken dur- of such vital interest and encouraged to put your future first. ing the Lenten activity would then be make suggestions as to how our church can forwarded to Bishop John Brungardt. become more compassionate?” Group leaders were Kathy and Don “Pope Francis called and we responded.” Kazmaier, Regis Lopata, Jack and Jo “We are glad we did…. 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Herbeck is a co-host for son has presented worldwide at Catholic Continued on Page 11 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Around the Diocese July 12, 2015 Page 11 First Communion celebrated, Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend (Photos at right and photo directly below) Seventy-eight children, from both worship sites -- St. Patrick and St. Rose in Great Bend -- received First Eucharist April 25 and 26.

FIRST Communion, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Elkhart -- First row: (l-r): Camila Garcia, Jocelyn Venzor, Diana Gomez, Holly Hollingsworth, and Arasely Campos-Ramirez. Second row: Tristan Ev- ans, Mason Carrillo, Alan Neveraz, Jess Johnson, and Gavin Schumacher. Father Francis Khoi was cele- brant and Traci O’Hanlon was catechist. Bishop Schlarman receives Friend of TEC award Billy ELLEVILLE, ILL - The Most Rev. Stanley G. of TEC with him. With the help of youth director O’Regan, BSchlarman, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Steven Polley, the two created Dodge City TEC in executive Dodge City, was recognized as a Friend of Teens 1994, where it continues to touch lives more than director of Encounter Christ (TEC) at the organization’s na- 20 years later. Bishop Schlarman was present at TEC, pres- tional congress at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine every single TEC retreat in the diocese, showing ents Bishop June 13. his devotion and love for these encounters with Emeritus “Today we honor Bishop Stanley G. Schlar- Christ. Stanley man with the Friend of TEC Award,” stated Billy “Bishop Schlarman’s commitment to TEC mani- G. Schlar- O’Regan, executive director of the TEC Conference. fests itself in many ways. Beyond planting the seeds man with Bishop Schlarman has been an invaluable leader in for both Belleville TEC and Dodge City TEC, he the Friend the formation of TEC throughout the years. Born in was a key leader in the formation of the National of TEC Belleville, Illinois, he was ordained a priest in 1958 TEC Conference. He also served as the Episcopal Award in and appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of his hometown Moderator of the Conference from 1981-1984. In Belleville, in 1979. After attending his first TEC retreat in 2007, he received the Spirit of TEC Award for Bel- Ill., June Quincy, Illinois, he was inspired to bring his experi- leville TEC, and he has continued to be an inspira- 13. ence back home to Belleville, in 1973. Known as tion for those whose lives he has touched with his Sparta TEC, the movement grew and flourished, hard work. His love of Christ is evident in his love Photo courtesy of with Father Schlarman being named as the first of working with youth, to whom he has dedicated so the Belleville chairman of the “Diocese TEC Committee.” much of his religious life. We are pleased to honor Messenger “When he was appointed bishop of Dodge City, Bishop Schlarman for his many years of work and Kansas, in 1983, Bishop Schlarman took his love for his influence in TEC.”

Men’s Conference From Page 10 Congregation of St. Joseph welcome three new associates the weekly EWTN television programs, The Choices We Face and Crossing the Goal. Many parishes use Crossing n May 3, the Congregation of St. Joseph the Goal programming as the format for their men’s small Owelcomed three new Associates dur- groups. He also hosts the daily radio show, Fire on the ing the annual Pinning Mass at the Wichita Earth. He is a frequent conference speaker, has authored Center. After a formation period of several When the Spirit Comes in Power and When the Spirit months, Michael Broas (far left), Margaret Speaks, and has produced CDs and booklets about disciple- Broas (second from left) and Mary Ludwick, ship and life in the Spirit. Herbeck is involved with an (seated) received a pin that designates them outreach to Catholic young adults sponsored by Renewal as Associates, as well as a copy of the Gen- Ministries. Herbeck and his wife Debbie have four children erous Promises. and reside in Michigan. Ann Hughes, Director of Associates The conference costs $35 for adult men and $15 for stu- (second from right), welcomed then as they dents. All food is included in the cost. Registration dead- committed themselves to “living the mission line is July 28; the cost increases $5 after that date. Con- of Christ Jesus through the charism of unity ference begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 4 and reconciliation.” The Wichita Center p.m.. Father Gale Hammerschmidt will emcee the event has 104 Associates, scattered throughout the and Bishop Edward Weisenburger will celebrate Mass. country. At the Pinning Mass, anniversaries Confession and Eucharistic adoration will be available dur- of 20 Associates were also celebrated. ing the event. To register, go to www.salinadiocese.org. Page 12 July 12, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic La familia y los medios Boys enjoy de comunicación faith, fun at Por Norma Alvarez Miembro del Consejo Pastoral Diocesano Note: This article will be presented in English in the next issue. Companion n los últimos años los medios de comunicación han inva- Edido de alguna manera nuestras vidas familiares. Pues si nosotros como padres y madres comparamos la vida familiar de Camp 2015 nuestra niñez, nada se compara con la del tiempo de hoy. Yo recuerdo como fue mi niñez posiblemente similar a la de muchas familias. Por ejemplo, comíamos en familia todos los Youth participants (right): días, pasábamos mucho tiempo juntos, veíamos el mismo pro- Dodge City: Maverick grama de televisión, pues en algunos casos solo había una sola Flax, Guillermo Gallegos, televisión y esa televisión estaba ubicada en la sala de la casa. Joshua Gonzales, Tyler Gon- Jugábamos más afuera con los vecinos y amigos y, de noche, zalez, Jaime Mendez, Jorge jugábamos juegos de mesa con mi padre. Después rezábamos Oriano, Alan Avila; Spear- juntos el santo rosario y lo más importante que recuerdo de mi ville: Jacob Benjamin; niñez cada ocho días a misa y a mi padre le gustaba llevarnos a GARDEN CITY: Alfredo la catedral. Raramente asistíamos a la iglesia del vecindario. Se Ramirez, Christian Wright; puede decir que esa fue mi niñez. ULYSSES: Alex Acosta, An- Ahora el ambiente de las familias de este siglo veintiuno se geluis Hernandez; GREAT vive con diferentes medios de comunicación, por ejemplo, el BEND: Nathan Clair; La- internet, facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube, por mencionar Crosse: Colton Viegra; algunos, sin dejar de mencionar los violentos juegos de video McCracken: Coby Stull donde todos los miembros o la mayoría tienen acceso a estos medios. Tenemos vidas muy ocupadas con los dos miembros principales de la familia trabajando, los jóvenes y los niños ocupados tanto en la escuela como en diferentes actividades de- portivas y sociales y, sin contar, que con todo eso tenemos estos medios de comunicación al alcance de todos. Muy rara vez en la mayoría de las familias de hoy compar- timos una comida juntos, jugamos juegos de mesa, salimos de paseo juntos y, ni se diga, rezamos juntos. Estamos perdiendo el sentido de lo que es una familia de fe. La mayoría de las familias del siglo veintiuno estamos expu- estos a estos medios y ni nosotros los adultos podemos contro- lar eso. A veces o casi siempre se convierte en una adicción estar conectados al celular las veinticuatro horas al día y para nuestros infantes les tenemos las nuevas y modernas niñeras que son la televisión, juegos de video, a veces o la mayoría de las veces, violentos y su pequeño iPod o juego de video. Nuestros jóvenes de hoy están igualmente constantemente en medios de comunicación. En ese mundo al que llamamos mod- erno, están siendo presionados, atacados, a veces hasta abusados por amigos ya no nomás personalmente sino cibernéticamente por personas de las redes de comunicación. Están constante- omp cosas gratis mente viviendo lo que llamamos “bullying”y la mayoría de las a C art veces sin darse cuenta porque para ellos es lo normal. Los estu- ci ir dios dicen que este “bullying” cibernético ha llevado a algunos n jóvenes hasta el suicidio. re puedan mantener a Dios #1! ¿Qué podemos hacer los padres y las madres de este mundo e Talleres en inglés y en español de hoy, cuando a veces nosotros mismos no sabemos cómo usar f Sábado, 22 de agosto Muchas exposicionesconsejos con muchas prácticos a familias ocupadas para que estos medios de comunicación? n ¿Cuándo debemos empezar a hablar con nuestros hijos e hijas o 9:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m. ¡Estupendos talleres y expositores seleccionados para dar de estos medios de comunicación? C Temas de talleres incluyen Reconstruyendo una civilización ¿Cómo podemos instruir a nuestros hijos e hijas para que de amor y vida: la vida familiar, la comunicación, el perdón, la puedan usar estos medios de una manera sana? oración, respuestas a la violencia doméstica y más temas Photos by Norma Alvarez, Goretti Sanchez, and courtesy of Conception Seminary 5 Catedral de Nuestra Como padres y madres de este siglo, aunque hayamos crecido From top: The Most Rev. John B. Brungardt blesses the participants and team members as they en el siglo pasado donde no existían tantos medios de comuni- 1 Señora de Guadalujpe El evento es GRATIS; comida y refrescos incluidos prepare to depart Dodge City for Conception, Mo.; Middle-school aged participants pose with one cación, necesitamos aprender a usarlos para poder estar al tanto 0 3231 N. 14th St.

of the monks of Conception Abbey; Youth take part in a spirited (and cooling!) water fight. Bishop de lo que nuestros hijos e hijas están viviendo. 2 Brungardt stands with the high school helpers prior to departure from Dodge City. A team member Saber qué están viendo y usando, nosotros como padres y Dodge City Para mayor información, vea la siguiente edición del from another diocese shows his enthusiasm during a game of soccer. madres tenemos la obligación y el derecho de saber que hacen y periódico católico, o vistedcdiocese.org/stewardship. a que tienen acceso. ifteen local boys in grades six through eight there’s a great deal of both. Besides the celebra- También es muy importante educar a nuestros hijos e hijas y hit the road June 19 for three days of fun tion of Mass, spiritual exercises, and one-on- F darles una explicación razonable del por qué no es saludable pasar while celebrating their faith at Conception Semi- one conversation time with the seminarians demasiado tiempo con estos medios y más que nada pasar más nary in Conception, Mo. and monks of Conception Abbey, participants tiempo juntos como familia sin los medios de comunicación. The annual Companion Camp event is for enjoyed a spirited game of soccer, and a re- Los medios de comunicación nos brindan muchas ventajas middle school aged boys and is designed to give freshing, old fashioned water fight. si lo sabemos utilizar de manera correcta, ya que están modifi- them a first hand look at the life of a seminar- Team member Goretti Sanchez attended her cando nuestra manera de vivir. ian. The boys and a team of four adults -- Gore- third camp. “It’s a good opportunity for the boys Educar a nuestros hijos e hijas de lo bueno y lo malo al usar tti Sanchez, Norma Alvarez, Manuel Ultreras, to see what the process is of becoming a priest. estos medios será muy beneficioso y, sobre todo, como familia and Father Rene Labrador -- and seven high They think that the seminary life is very boring, debe de haber más comunicación para permitir que nuestros school age helpers set off in three buses (from but then they realize it’s not at all. At camp, they hijos e hijas nos platiquen sus pensamientos, sus dudas, sus Dodge City, Garden City, and Great Bend) get to interact with seminarians. I thought it was preocupaciones y sus sueños del futuro. early Friday, June 19. They learned quickly that interesting for the boys to see the preparation to Que Dios nos dé la sabiduría como padres y madres para while seminary life is not all fun and games, become a priest.” saber cómo crear hogares donde reinan la fe, felicidad y paz. The Southwest Kansas Catholic July 12, 2015 Page 13 Tres preguntas: ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Quiénes somos? ¿Cuál es el plan de Dios para nuestras vidas? n nuestro mundo atribulado, estamos llama- nos conduce. Nuestro Amado Dios, tres Personas plan de Dios: “¿No han leído que al principio Edos a volver a nuestras raíces, a la Fuente de divinas en Uno, es ¡bello! el Creador los hizo hombre y mujer? Y dijo: nuestra vida. Este entrar en Aquel que nos hizo, ¿Quiénes somos? El Papa San Juan Pablo II por eso abandona un hombre a su padre y a su nos sana y nos salva nos dará la comprensión, a menudo comenzaba una enseñanza con “en el madre, se une a su mujer y los dos se hacen una la esperanza y la paz. No es necesario “descu- principio”, su referencia al Génesis, el primer sola carne. De suerte que ya no son dos, sino brirlo por nosotros mismos”, no es un consuelo libro de la Biblia. “Y creó Dios al hombre a una sola carne. Así pues, lo que Dios ha unido si pensamos que hemos “llegado al mundo por su imagen; a imagen de Dios lo creó; varón que no lo separe el hombre” (Mateo 19,4-6). la cola”, de hecho, vamos a experimentar la y mujer los creó” (1,27). Somos cada uno de Este hombre y esta mujer están llamados a ser desolación si “creemos que sabemos más que nosotros hijos e hijas de Dios, hechos a su ima- abiertos en el amor a los niños: “Sean fecundos Dios”. Prediqué en la Catedral el fin de semana gen y semejanza. ¡Esta es una verdad increíble! y multiplíquense” (Génesis 1,28). Le pedimos pasado (13 º domingo del tiempo ordinario, ciclo Somos ¡bellos! Cada uno de nosotros es digno de a Dios que nos ayude a entender y practicar este B) sobre tres preguntas que nos ayudarán: infinita dignidad y respeto como hijo de Dios. bello plan para el matrimonio entre un hombre ¿Quién es Dios? En nuestra primera lectura ¿Cuál es el plan de Dios para nuestras vi- y una mujer, por su bien, el bien de los niños, y de la Sabiduría, nos enteramos de que “Dios das? El plan de Dios para nosotros es conocerlo, el bien de la sociedad. + John B. Brungardt creó al hombre para la inmortalidad” (2,23). amarlo y servirlo. Cada uno está llamado a la Tres preguntas. Tres bellas respuestas de Dios Opispo de Dodge City Dios es el Creador. San Pablo enseña en la se- santidad. Las virtudes teologales nos ayudan: en las Sagradas Escrituras, y enseñadas por la gunda lectura: “Ya conocen la generosidad de Cristo, “cuya muerte celebramos unidos en cari- Iglesia Católica durante 2.000 años. Puede haber nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que siendo rico, se dad, cuya resurrección proclamamos con viva una tentación de cuestionar a Dios, de adivinarlo, orar, a ayunar y a dar limosna hizo pobre por nosotros para enriquecernos fe, y cuyo advenimiento glorioso aguardamos de creer que somos dioses y debemos seguir (Evangelio del miércoles con su pobreza” (2 Corintios 8,9). Jesús es con firmísima esperanza” (Prefacio común V). nuestro propio plan. Vamos a pasar un tiempo de ceniza: Mateo 6,1-6; 16- nuestro Salvador. Nuestro Catecismo enseña: El plan de Dios para el matrimonio y la familia en oración pidiendo al Señor la iluminación, la 18). Sigamos nuestra Bella “El Espíritu Santo que Cristo, Cabeza, derrama es claro: “Por eso el hombre abandona padre curación, el perdón, para amar humildemente Fuente: ¡Dios nos ama más sobre sus miembros, construye, anima y santifica y madre, se junta a su mujer y se hacen una a todos. En tiempos difíciles, y en todos mo- de lo que podemos pedir o a la Iglesia (747). El Espíritu Santo nos guía y sola carne” (Génesis 2,24). Jesús repite este mento, Jesús, nuestro Salvador nos enseñó a imaginar! ‘Otro Camino’ Si las Voces y las Visiones están tan expuestas sencilla Hermana Polaca. Una revelación privada revelaciones privadas no le agregan nada nuevo al ¿a la malinterpretación y el mal huso, porque podría también reprendernos por habernos desviado mensaje del Evangelio, pero si nos ayudan a com- preocuparnos por ellas? ¿Acaso hay algo bueno de la voluntad de Dios. Las Apariciones de Fátima prenderlo y vivirlo de una manera más segura. en ellas? ¿Aún más, porque el Señor las utilizaría hicieron esto algunos veinte años antes. En ese Cuando la Iglesia aprueba tal aparición y de- como recurso? Hay solamente una razón. caso y en el otro, la profecía nos llama hacia la vociones, simplemente las permite. Nunca las Hay ocasiones en que el Señor desea decirle Palabra de Dios. impone. Ni siquiera garantiza su autenticidad. algo a su Iglesia, y libremente escoge hacerlo por Segundo, la profecía abecés también se da para Nuestra aceptación de ellas solamente estará medio de una revelación privada. Esto es la obra ayudar a la Iglesia a entender la voluntad clara de basada en nuestra fe humana, no en la fe divina. + Obispo del Don de la Profecía. Siempre tiende a tener dos Dios ante un momento concreto. Las voces de Nos puedan ayudar a seguir a Cristo más de cerca. Ronald M. Gilmore propósitos grandes. San Juana de Arco hicieron esto para la Francia Pero aun ellas se pueden convertir en un obstáculo Obispo Primero, nos recuerda aspectos de la Fe que del siglo 15. La insistencia del Concilio Vaticano si substituimos nuestra disposición a ellas por el Emeritus tendemos a ignorar. La creciente falta de miseri- Segundo sobre el llamado universal a la santidad Evangelio de Cristo. de Dodge City cordia en la Europa de los años 1930s necesitaba recibió un grande y practico apoyo del Movimiento ¿Porque? Sencillamente: son la manera en que ser recordada de la Divina Misericordia, por una Carismático que surgió al mismo tiempo. Dichas El escogió llamar nuestra atención.

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One Member he Kansas Knights of Columbus had a very successful 2014-2015 Fraternal Year. We enjoyed many high- Per Council Tlights in our six programming areas, as well as mem- Per Month: bership. Our Church Activities Program, in addition to Shooting For sponsoring Parish Rosaries throughout the State, also The Stars pledged and donated over $236,330 for financial support for 110 diocesan seminarians and 40 other religious (sis- ters, brothers, deacons) that have been identified to be sponsored. In addition, the State Council distributed nearly $92,000 for religious education programs, such as CCD and RCIA, to 288 programs in Kansas. The Family Life Program once again gave councils throughout the state the opportunity to recognize Knights’ families that have gone above and beyond the normal call of the family in the parish. This year, 34 of the hundreds of families submitted by councils received “Holy Family” plaques from the Supreme Council. The Annual Free Throw Patrick D. Contests around the state saw 2,368 shooters from the 92 Winchester, councils that hosted a contest. The Columbian Squires, the State Deputy youth auxiliary organization of the Knights of Columbus, STATE KNIGHT OF THE YEAR currently have 14 sponsored Squires Circles and 150 mem- The Kansas State Council is pleased to present the 2014-2015 State Knight of the bers in the State. Year Award to James L. Bell, Concordia Council #1142. The Kansas State Council raised nearly $369,000 in donations from 243 James joined the Order in 1991. Since that time, he has always been available to help reporting councils to help people with physical and/or intellectual difficul- in any activity for the Knights or the parish. He is active in the community and exempli- ties. This program, better known as the “Tootsie Roll Drive,” has raised fies the mission of the Knights of Columbus. James’ life has been about service to the $9,756,508 since its inception in 1970. The Kansas State Council once again Church, family, youth, culture of life, community and council activities. was the Prime Sponsor of the Kansas Special Olympics Basketball Tourna- James sings in the choir and ushers at Masses. He leads rosaries throughout the ment in Hays. This year, 1173 athletes from 114 teams participated. In addi- year, and he leads Stations of the Cross during Lent. He has served as a scoutmaster, a tion, another $6,500 was presented to Kansas Special Olympics for the 2015 storm spotter for the local radio station, and is active in the local Emergency Manage- Summer Games. ment Preparedness Program. In addition, he also assists the Sisters of St. Joseph with The Kansas State Council has an “Emergency Disaster Aid Program,” or their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and various picnics throughout the year. EDAP, that is used to aid and assist victims of floods, fires, tornados, and James also assists with setting up, calling members, donating blood, and taking down other disasters, regardless of religious affiliation. This program is funded by the local blood mobile equipment twice a year. the Pennies From Heaven Fund. This fund uses monies donated from coun- James has helped the council raise money for the Knights of Columbus Sonogram cils throughout Kansas. This fund is capped off at the State Convention in Initiative Program and helps collect, appraise and deliver items for the Pro-Life Baby May with the Pennies Country Store and Auction. This year, the fund raised Shower every year. He is on the First Degree Team and attends other ceremonials in his over $76,000 to help Kansans. District. He has held many offices in his council, including Grand Knight. He is active In 2009, the Supreme Council instituted the Sonogram Initiative Pro- in the Fourth Degree, and is a past Faithful Navigator. James has had perfect atten- gram, whereby the Supreme Council would match local or state council’s dance at meetings until recently, when he was stricken with cancer. Due to his illness, funds towards the purchase of sonogram machines for crisis pregnancy cen- he is not able to attend the Convention this year. However, our thoughts and prayers go ters that met a set of criteria. This year, the Kansas State Council installed out to him and his family. two machines at the Advice and Aid Pregnancy Crisis Centers in Johnson County. These two machines were the sixth and seventh machines that have presented to State Deputy Patrick Win- been purchased and installed in Kansas using this program. chester at the State K of C Convention in While the State Council did not achieve its membership goals for the fra- SONOGRAM PROGRAM Topeka. ternal year, we did grow the order in Kansas by nearly 300 members, bring- The Daughters of Isabella in Kansas ing the total membership in Kansas to 37,360. In addition, new councils have joined with their brother Knights of were added in Wichita, Goddard, and Maple Hill, bringing to the total num- Columbus in support of the Knights of ber of currently active Councils to 259. The groundwork has been laid for an- Columbus Supreme Sonogram Initiative other successful year in 2015-2016. Program to protect the lives of children The State Convention, held the first weekend in May, was a success, with who might otherwise be aborted. At the Archbishop Naumann, Bishop Brungardt, Bishop Weisenburger, and Bishop Daughters of Isabella State Convention Kemme all in attendance. Guest speakers at the Friday workshops included held in March 2015, the delegates of the D Roy Wenzl, co-author of the book, “The Miracle of Father Kapaun,” and Ruth of I unanimously voted to support a volun- Tisdale of the Advice and Aid pregnancy crisis centers in Johnson County. tary donation of $.50 per member per year Kansas Knights of Columbus General Insurance Agents, John Mahon, George to the Sonogram Program to help pur- Spinelli, and Greg Schafer all made presentations to the delegation. Past chase and maintain these machines in or- Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant made a presentation at the banquet, while der to protect human life from conception Archbishop Naumann was the keynote speaker. The Kansas State Council to natural death. The D of I in Kansas has Delegates reelected the officer slate for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year. State supported the right to life efforts state Officers for year are as follows: State Deputy, Patrick D. Winchester, wide for almost 90 years. This effort al- Lecompton; Immediate Past State Deputy, Scott Maurath, Oakley; State Sec- lows both organizations the opportunity to retary, Vincent P. Melvin, Topeka; State Treasurer, Jamey C. Roth, Victoria; work together towards a common goal, an State Advocate, Dale A. Weber, Wellington; State Warden, Gregory E. Lix, effort that we would ask our joint founder, Wright. Serving as State Chaplain will be Reverend Ted Stoecklein, Great Father Michael J. McGivney, to bless. The Vice Regent Lynn Kasper presens a $500 Bend. D of I began their donation with $500.00 check to State Deputy Patrick Winchester. Knight’s-Lite — Kansas State Council, Knights of Columbus — Summer 2015

SQUIRE OF THE YEAR y now Chaplain’s Joseph Naumann at the con- of the things that I cherish. nity and Patriotism. These The 2014 – 2015 Squire of the hope- Corner vention banquet. At one As I did, I recognized that play right into our love for year is Brady Ast. Brady is a mem- Bfully point, Archbishop Naumann these are the things that the family, God, Church and ber of St. Thomas More Circle you have asked me what my involve- Knights of Columbus are country. We love life…at all 5383 in Garden Plain. He is 17 ment was with the Knights of solidly behind… even my stages and in all persons. The years old and a senior at Bishop heard that Carroll High School in Wichita. the 114th Columbus before I became dog! (From the number of list of shared loves between His parents are Brad and Michelle Kansas State Chaplain. I explained to comments I received from the Knights and me are Ast, and Brady has a younger sis- State Con- him that I bought insurance people who saw his picture in abundant and I am not going ter Brianna. His father is an engi- vention was because it was the best deal the convention booklet, I’d to try to list them all, but I neer with Case/New Holland, and his mother teaches at Kansas a success. going, and I went to a meet- say that they appreciate him believe these loves are com- ing once in a while, but for too.) mon to most men and Newman University. Personally I Brady joined the Squires on was not all practical purposes I was a Universally, people make women. I also have come to October 18, 2009. He has held “nominal Knight”. In that time for things and people believe that deep inside each quite pre- most offices in his circle and Rev. Ted moment I paused to remind that they love. Most people man is a desire to spend him- served as the Chief Squire twice. pared for it, myself why that changed. I make sacrifices for the things self for something… to make He held the office of State Notary but the rest Stoecklein, didn’t want to go into a long and people that they love. In a difference. The Knights of during the 2012-13 year. He helps of the state State Chaplain story, but I didn’t want to these last three years I have Columbus do this at every his circle in their various fund officers, Fr. raisers, and along with his fellow leave the story there. And witnessed Knights, their level. squires, donates time by helping Dan Gardner, all four bish- then it occurred to me. wives and families, making What do you love? Where the elderly clean up their yards ops of Kansas and the cast of (Aha!) The words came out wonderful sacrifices and of- do you spend your time and and shoveling snow. hundreds who made things of my mouth before the fering thousands of hours to energy? Chances are that Brady helps the Garden Plain go, made me look good. Even Council with their Tootsie Roll thought fully formed in my make the Kansas State these things and people are Drive, fish fry, and other fund so, my absolute favorite part mind. I said, “When I started Knights of Columbus go. I loved and served by the raisers. He is active in his CYO of the convention was the to work on the state level admire that. I love that. Knights of Columbus. Show and serves on the Wichita Dioce- sporting clay shoot. I vote for with the Knights, I learned Of course not everyone the world what you love. san CYO board as their organ/pi- making that an annual deal. that they love what I love.” has to work at the state level Those who agree will join ano accompanist. He is a member Another favorite moment They love what I love. to see this, but it helped me you. Those who experience of a Praise and Worship band that travels in the Garden Plain area for me was one of those There it was. I hadn’t to see it on a larger scale Knights loving what they love playing mostly contemporary mu- “Aha!” moments that people thought of it that way before, than my local councils. The will join the Knights of sic. He is also involved in most of get from time to time. I was but it is true. The following truth is that all Knights pro- Columbus. the music programs at the school. sitting next to Archbishop morning I began to list some mote Charity, Unity, Frater- VIVAT JESUS Brady is involved in the Liturgy Club, Prolife Club, and God’s Squad at Bishop Carroll High Council Tootsie Roll Drive Jarret, are both extraordinary Their other daughter, Misty School. He became an Eagle Scout and the Council Free Throw ministers of Holy Commu- Grady, and her husband, T.J. in 2015. For his project, he con- FAMILY OF structed an outdoor sanctuary at Contest. nion. They teach 12th grade Grady, belong to bible study St. Rose. He also volunteers for Denny and Vicky serve the CCD at their parish, and serve groups. T.J. takes Holy Eu- the Great Plains Diabetes Re- THE YEAR church in many ways. They as pre marriage counselors. charist to the home bound. search in the Wichita area. are both Mass lectors, extra- Bobbi is on the parish reli- Their son, Father Gale Brady is considering a vocation It is with great pride that to the priesthood and was plan- the State Council announces ordinary ministers of Holy gious education board, the Hammerschmidt, was or- ning a visit to Conception College the 2014-2015 Knights of Communion, and rosary lead- parish building committee, dained a Catholic Priest in after the state squire convention. Columbus State Family of the ers. and is the Christmas Pageant 2012. He started the Prayer in If he does not attend Conception Year: The Denny and Vicky They participate in adora- Director. Jarrett is the head of Action Mission Program in College, he plans to enroll at the tion at the local adoration the parish grounds commit- the Salina Diocese in 2007. University of Kansas as a music Hammerschmidt Family, major. Thomas More Parish, Council chapel and help with parish tee. Bobbi and Jarrett have He was one of only nine final- #8488, Manhattan. funerals. four children. All are Mass ists for the Lumen Christi The Hammerschmidts’ Their daughter, Bobbi Jar- servers, and their daughters Award, sponsored by the SQUIRE CIRCLE have been involved in many rett, and son-in-law, Jason sing in the youth choir. Catholic Extension, in 2013. OF THE YEAR aspects of the Thomas More The Squire Circle of the Year Parish. Denny has been a Award goes to Ascension Circle Knights member for 10 years, 5606 in Overland Park. The circle and currently serves the was established three years ago and continues to grow under the Council as the membership leadership of counselors like Mic director. With Denny’s leader- Giess and Danny Walker. ship, his Council is well on its This year the counselors’ way to achieving the coveted helped the squires set goals of in- Star Council Award for the creasing membership by five new squires and achieving 100 service second year in a row. He helps hours per squire through their ac- with Lenten Fish Fries, the tivities. They have added a new Parish Picnic, the Corned Beef service activity this year with the and Cabbage Dinner, the Catholic Charities Food Drive. Members encourage parishioners at each Mass to place food items in bins at the church. After Mass, the Squires empty the bins into a larger container. Once a month “SHOOTING FOR THE STARS!” they load the larger containers on a truck. As a result of their efforts, July 1 kicked off the 2015- munities. Our goal is to make divided into one of two types. parish health. A growing the Ascension Parish donates the 2016 fraternal year. This year councils grow by giving every One type of a round table is council is almost always iden- most food of any parish in the the Supreme Council theme eligible Catholic man the op- formed when small groups of tified with healthy parishes. It state of Kansas to Catholic Chari- is, “One Member, Per Council, portunity to join the Knights men who are Knights in one is usually in both the councils ties. Per Month.” This theme was of Columbus and, in turn, council located at one parish, and the parishes best interest The Squires continue to sell so- chosen to remind all of us that grow the Order. The Knights but belong to a parish that for councils to advocate mem- da at the local council fish fries, Italian dinners, and Men Under membership is important to of Columbus is firmly sup- does not have a Knights of bership growth. As Pope Fran- Construction events. They raise an the life of the Knights of ported with the four princi- Columbus Council. These cis said, “The fraternal life average of $500 annually from Columbus and that all coun- ples of Charity, Unity, Frater- Knights will establish a round and fervor of the religious these sales. cils should be actively recruit- nity and Patriotism; four prin- table in their home parish to community can awaken in the The circle continues to donate ing new members. The Kansas ciples based in teachings of establish a Knights of Colum- young a desire to consecrate to the Catholic Education Founda- tion and, as of the state squire membership theme for the the Catholic faith. What better bus presence, but still belong themselves completely to God convention, raised 50% of the tu- new fraternal year is, way of strengthening a man’s to and report to their original and the preaching of the ition to fund a child who wants to “SHOOTING FOR THE faith journey then to become a home Council. This allows Gospel.” attend a Catholic school. STARS.” The goal of every member of the Knights of parishes that have small pop- Do you find yourself asking council and Grand Knight Columbus? ulations the opportunity to if there is more that you can COUNSELOR should be to obtain the covet- The Knights of Columbus participate in Knights of do for your parish? More that ed Star Council Award. in Kansas is growing with the Columbus activities. you can do to practice your OF THE YEAR Knights of Columbus Councils addition of three new councils The second type of round faith? More that you can do to The 2014 – 2015 Squires Coun- that obtain their membership last year and the prospects of table is formed when an iden- help your family with their selor of the Year is Mic Giess. Mic quota, insurance quota, and adding new round tables and tifiable ethnic group, possibly faith? More that you can do to is a member of Council 10932 Overland Park - Ascension and complete the necessary forms councils this year. What is a of a different language than help your family with solid fi- works as a managing consultant. are recognized by the round table? The Parish the original Knights of Colum- nancial products as a benefit Mic and his wife, Sue, live in Over- Supreme Council as Star Round Table Program was de- bus Council already estab- of membership? The Knights land Park and have three sons Councils. The Star Council signed to help every parish lished at the parish, wish to be of Columbus may be what you Jake, Jonny, and Cole. Cole was award is the highest award for have a Knights of Columbus members of the Knights of have been looking for. the State Squire of the Year in a council to achieve, and it al- presence in parishes that are Columbus. This allows for lan- Just as we aim to be, 2013, the State Chief Squire for 2014-15, and is the Deputy Chief so means that a council is in not large enough to support a guage barriers to not interfere “SHOOTING FOR THE Squire for 2015-2016. the top 10% of all of the coun- full council. Round Tables are with membership in the STARS,” do you aim to have a Mic is a great leader and men- cil’s in the entire Order. not only a way for a council to Knights of Columbus. better understanding, a better tor to the young men of the circle. Our founder, Father serve a parish, but also a great Membership growth is very way to practice your faith, a He helped recruit five new Squires Michael J. McGivney, envi- way to recruit new members. important to local councils, better method of helping your and is always meeting with par- ents who are interested in their sioned a Knights of Columbus The Order wide average of the State Council and to the family? I ask you to explore sons becoming members. He council in every parish new members recruited per Supreme Council. Member- the Knights of Columbus. Will helped the Squires organize and throughout the world to help active Round Table is three. ship growth is usually a good you join us? participate in council community families, parishes, and com- Round Tables are generally indicator of council and — BOB DUFFIN, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR activities by collecting food for the monthly Catholic Charity food dri- ves. He helped them collect over 4,000 pounds of food, and helped Join the Kansas Knights of Columbus The Knight’s-Lite is the official publication of the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus. them determine a charity to do- It is published three times during the 2015-2016 fraternal year in the Catholic newspapers of Kansas. nate to. So far they have donated NAME $200 to the Catholic Education State Deputy — Patrick D. Winchester, Lecompton Knight’s-Lite Editor — Todd R. Bachamp Foundation. Most of all, Mic finds ADDRESS the time to ensure that the squires State Chaplain — Rev. Ted D. Stoecklein, Great Bend are focused and ready to serve CITY, STATE, ZIP Immediate Past State Deputy — Scott A. Maurath, Oakley Send Knight’s-Lite submissions to: their church and community. PHONE State Secretary — Vincent P. Melvin III, Topeka Todd R. Bachamp Mic is very active in the Ascen- sion Knights of Columbus Council SEND TO : Robert J. Duffin State Treasurer — Jamey C. Roth, Victoria 14420 S. Cottonwood Dr., Olathe, KS 66062 and has held several offices. Mic 6864 NE Hwy 96, Wier, KS 66781 State Advocate — Dale A. Weber, Wellington (913) 735-6679 and Sue are active in their parish OR EMAIL: [email protected] State Warden — Gregory E. Lix, Wright Email: [email protected] and community. Page 16 July 12, 2015 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Obituaries Delores “Snookie” Stucker, 81, of the Cathedral of Our and Maxine Steimel; and seven grandchildren. Father Floyd Pacific Theatre from December 7, 1942, to November 23, Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, died June 7, 2015. A McKinney presided. 1945. His wife, Patricia Menzel, preceded him in death lifetime resident of Dodge City, she worked as an operator Antonio Vera, 82, of St. Joseph Parish, Ashland. of October 28, 2012. Survivors include one son, Marvin for Southwestern Bell Telephone for more than 30 years Englewood, died June 13, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Michael “Mike” Rickett; one daughter, Linda Calvillo; and later worked for the Southwest Kansas Library System. He was born in Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico. After coming five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Father Survivors include her husband, Rolland Werner; her son, to the United States, he worked at a dairy. Survivors include Matthew Kumi officiating. Inurnment will be at a later Dan Stucker; her daughter, Marsha Hedlund; a stepdaughter, his wife of 60 years, Maria; his children, Librada, Valentin, date. Ann Henderson; a brother, Galen Adrian; a sister, Donna and Lupe; and numerous grandchildren. presided. Shumard; three grandchildren; two step-grandsons; five Stephen Thomas Flakus, 64, of St. Joseph Parish, Ellin- victor Manuel Mendoza Garduño, 59, of St. Anthony great-grandchildren; and two step-great-granddaughters. wood, died on June 4, 2015. He was the owner and operator of Padua Parish, Liberal, died June 24, 2015. He was Father Wesley Schawe presided. of a computer web business called “Postrock”. He previously employed by Bruce Well Service as an oilfield derrick Charles Monroe Inslee, 80, of St. Boniface Parish, worked at the Great Bend Tribune as well as newspapers hand. He is survived by his wife, Marta Mendoza Ortiz; Sharon, died June 2, 2015 at his home. He was a member in Dallas and Houston. He is survived by sisters Virginia four Sons: Manuel, Josh, Victor, and Jessie; one daughter, of the Sharon Knights of Columbus, and was an avid trap Shultsand Mary Ann Spangler; two nieces and three neph- Wendy Mendoza; one brother: Jesus Mendoza; one sister, shooter and owner of the Pixley Gun Club. He and his ews. Father John Forkuoh presided. Aurora Mendoza; and 17 grandchildren. Father James P. wife, Josephine, purchased the Blue Goose in Sharon in theresa C. Barragree, 87, of the Cathedral of Our Lady Dieker presided. 1966 and operated it until 1975. Surviving are four sons, of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, died June 18, 2015. She Francisco DeJesus Adame, 77, of Prince of Peace Par- Roland, Larry, Tom, and Steve; three daughters, Yvonne was a graduate of Spearville High School and a lifetime area ish at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, died June 27, 2015. Harbaugh, Jolene Prestien, and Shirlene Shinliver; 24 resident. She was a homemaker and for many years a day He farmed for much of his life, and enjoyed raising cattle. grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Father Firmin care provider. Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death He also worked in a grocery store for many years and Kyaw presided. on January 5, 1999. Survivors include six children, Barbara loved to cook, and was particularly known for preparing Terry L. Jochems, 75, of Sacred Heart Parish, Pratt, died Krasuski, Gene Barragree, Ron Barragree, Kathryn Milhon, Continued on Page 20 June 11, 2015. His wife, Carol Joan Hewes, preceded him Doris Vogel and Dave Barragree; a sister, Bertha Woodard; in death on June 8, 2010. He had taught 5th grade at South- 28 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Father Wesley west Elementary School in Pratt for 28 years. He was a 4th Schawe presided. Emanuel Doll degree Knight with Knights of Columbus. He is survived Marvin O. Rickett, 91, of St. Michael Parish, La Crosse, manuel Doll, 92, of St. Stan- by a son, Jeff; two daughters, Starla Miller and Michelle died June 19, 2015. He was a foreman for the Southern Eislaus Parish, Ingalls, died Jochems; three sisters, Karen Bruggeman, Pat Cupps, and Pacific Railroad for 40-plus years before his retirement. He June 25, 2015. The seventh of Mary Jochems; a brother, Jerry (Martha) Jochems; a brother- was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2970 10 children born to Joseph and in-law, Stan Werner; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Kolbeck and a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Mary Regina (Habiger) Doll, he joined the Navy in 1942 where Scripture Readings he trained to become a pilot and went on to fly TBF and TBM sunday, July 12 inthians 5:14-17/John 20:1-2, 11-18 saturday, August 1; Saint Al- Avenger torpedo bombers from Amos 7:12-15/Ephesians 1:3-14 or Thursday, July 23 phonsus Liguori, bishop and doc- aircraft carriers during World 1:3-10/Mark 6:7-13 Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20/ Matthew tor War II, primarily in the Pacific. Monday, July 13 13:10-17 Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Matthew 14:1- He flew mostly reconnaissance missions in the Pacific, Exodus 1:8-14, 22//Matthew 10:34- Friday, July 24 12; Romans 8:1-4 looking for submarines. After the war ended and Doll -11:1 Exodus 20:1-17/Matthew 13:18-23 Sunday, August 2 was discharged from military service, he returned to farm Tuesday, July 14 Saturday, July 25; Saint James, Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ephesians with his family, which had invested in land in central and Exodus 2:1-15/Matthew 11:20-24 apostle 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 western Kansas. Wednesday, July 15; Saint Bo- Second Corinthians 4:7-15/Matthew Monday, August 3 He married Catherine Feist on Jan. 3, 1949, at Saints naventure, bishop and doctor 20:20-28 Numbers 11:4-15; Matthew 14:13-21 Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Barton County, and Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12/Matthew 11:25- Sunday, July 26 tuesday, August 4; Saint John the couple moved to Wright to begin farming ground that 27 Second Kings 4:42-44/Ephesians Vianney, priest Ezekiel 3:17-21 or the Dolls owned in the area. Within a year, Catherine and Thursday, July 16 4:1-6/John 6:1-15 Numbers 12:1-13; Matthew 14:22- Emanuel had put in their first crops, built their first home Exodus 3:11-20/Matthew 11:28-30 Monday, July 27 36, or Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14 – a house without electrical service located in northeast Friday, July 17 Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34/Matthew Wednesday, August 5 Finney County – and welcomed their first child. Through Exodus 11:10--12:14/ Matthew 12:1- 13:31-35 Numbers 13:1-2, 25--14:1, 26-29, the years, the Dolls added to their farm and their family, 8 Tuesday, July 28 34-35; Matthew 15:21-28 building a new home in 1963, to accommodate what would Saturday, July 18 Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5-9, 28/Matthew Thursday, August 6 eventually be a family of 10 daughters and seven sons. Exodus 12:37-42/Matthew 12:14-21 13:35-43 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Second Peter Doll was active in the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church sunday, July 19 Wednesday, July 29; Saint Mar- 1:16-19; Mark 9:2-10 in Ingalls, serving as president of the church’s first parish Jeremiah 23:1-16/Ephesians 2:13-18/ tha Friday, August 7 council. Mark 6:30-34 John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42 Deuteronomy 4:32-40; Matthew In 2012, Emanuel and Catherine Doll were named Monday, July 20 thursday, July 30 16:24-28 Finney County Pioneers by the Finney County Historical Exodus 14:5-18/Matthew 12:38-42 Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38/Matthew Saturday, August 8; Saint Domi- Society. Tuesday, July 21 13:47-53 nic, priest He is survived by his wife; six sons, Donald, Joe, Eric, Exodus 14:21--15:/Matthew 12:46- Friday, July 31; Saint Ignatius of Deuteronomy 6:4-13; Matthew Jesse, Mark, and Matt; 10 daughters, Sister Gemma Doll, 50 Loyola, priest 17:14-20 Susie Miller, Colette Maune, Julie Doll, Sharon Doll, Lisa Wednesday, July 22; Saint Mary Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34- sunday, August 9 Bonds, Janet Plunkert, Christine Ritchie, Mari Pianalto, Magdalene 37 or First Corinthians 10:31--11:1; First Kings 19:4-8/Ephesians 4:30-- and Amiee Hale; 41 grandchildren and step-grandchil- Song of Songs 3:1-4, or Second Cor- Matthew 13:54-58 5:2/John 6:41-51 dren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Father Reginald A. Urban presided.

St. Sebastian’s Soduko Bishop Brungardt’s Calendar A sudoku puzzle has 9 columns, 9 rows July 12-August 9 and 9 boxes of 3x3 squares. To solve a puzzle, fill in the table so that the num- July 16: Totus Tuus Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City at bers from 1 to 9 will be in each column, 11:30 a.m. each row and each 3x3 box only once. July 17: Curia Director’s Meeting at the Chancery. Every sudoku puzzle can have only one July 18: Sports with the Seminarians at Chilton Park in Dodge City at 10 correct solution. a.m.; Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City at 4:30 p.m. July 23: Totus Tuus Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lib- eral at 11:30 a.m. Reglas De Sudoku July 27: Prayer & Action Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ness Cada fila debe contener los números a City at 5:30 p.m. partir la 1 a 9; cada columna debe con- July 31-August 2: Seminarian Renewal Days at Our Lady of Guadalupe tener los números a partir la 1 a 9; cada Catholic Church in Dodge City. cuadrado 3x3 debe contener los números August 4: Diocesan Building Committee at the Chancery. a partir la 1 a 9 .

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855-392-9333. Page 18 July 12, 2015 A d V antage The Southwest Kansas Catholic Priests on the Prairie Bishop Stephan A. Appelhans, SVD – July 16, 1951

ishop Appelhans was born Dec. 27, 1905 in Pfeifer. His family 105 Layton Street Bmoved to Spearville, where he attended St. John grade school. He began studying for the priesthood at Divine Word Seminary in Techny, Ill. He later attended St. Gabriel’s Seminary near Vienna, Austria, where he was ordained on May 5, 1932 for the Society of the Divine Word by the Most Rev. Franz Kamprath, auxiliary bishop of Vienna. He offered his first Mass at St. John’s Church, Spearville on July 12, 1932. After serving as prefect of students at St. Paul’s Preparatory Semi- nary, Epworth, Ill., and at Holy Ghost Preparatory Seminary, East Troy, Wisc., he volunteered for work in the war-stricken mission of New Guinea. He was Superior of both the eastern and central mission districts. He was appointed Vicar Apostolic of Eastern New Guinea and ordained to the episcopacy by Cardinal Samuel Stritch, archbishop of Chicago, Nov. 30, 1948. Bishop Appelhans served the Church in East New Guinea until his death on July 16, 1951. On that day, when returning from the consecra- ... Bishop Appelhans tion of a new church, Bishop Appelhans and six others died when their airplane crashed into the sea just off the coast of Lac during a storm. and six others died Bishop Leo Arkfeld, vicar apostolic of Central New Guinea, cel- ebrated the funeral July 17, 1951. Burial was at Alexishafen, the See when their airplane City of East New Guinea. crashed into the sea On July 23, 1951, Bishop Carroll celebrated a Pontifical Mass of Requiem at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Wichita. Father Arnold Weller of- just off the coast of fered a Requiem High Mass at St. John the Baptist Church in Spear- Lac during a storm. ville. His sister, Sister Josine Appelhans, was a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ.

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Obituaries From Page 16 Newman University delicious authentic Mexican food every Society. She also belonged to St. Francis of for 20 years before transferring to Sun- Sunday to serve to family and friends. Rome Catholic Parish in Holly, Colorado. flower Electric in Garden City, Kansas. celebrates 75th Survivors include his wife, Librada Tava- She enjoyed gardening, sewing, farming, He was a member of the Knights of Co- rez de Adame; three sons, Oscar, Carlos family, music, crossword puzzles, scrab- lumbus. He is survived by his wife, Vicky; anniversary of and Chris; two daughters: Sandra and ble, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, knitting, son, Phil; daughters Cindy Schmitt and Jasmine Adame; seven grandchildren and reading, collecting sunflowers and key Tammy Brand; brothers Larry, Lou, Dick Father Kapaun’s one great-grandson; two brothers: Roman chains, but her greatest enjoyment was and Tom; sister Sherry Barnett; daugh- Georgina A. Martinez, 83, of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, died July 2, 2015. She was a home- and Guadalupe; and one sister, Mercedez playing games with all of her grandkids. ter-in-law Penny Andrasek; sister-in-law maker and also helped immigrants get legal citizenship. Survivors include sons, Michael, Jeff, and Gerald; a daughter, Marlene Adame. Father Ted Stoecklein presided. She is survived by spouse, Donald Joseph Norma Steffens; 13 grandchildren and 23 ordination Harned; two sisters, Ruth Martinez and Gloria Graff; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one expecting. Father Wesley Jeanette Marie Brown, 68, of St. Mary Gerard; eight sons, Joseph, Edward, Leo, great grandchildren. Father Bernard Felix Schawe presided. Parish, Garden City, died June 29, 2015. Roy, Luke, Matthew, Stephen, and Clem- and Deacon Duane Lampe presided. She moved to Winfield from Garden City in ent; a daughter, Lisa Brown; brother, Georgina A. Martinez, 83, of the Ca- 1963 and had lived in Winfield since. Survi- Thomas Grilliot; two sisters, Ann Smith thedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, vors include her mother Armella Brown; a and Zita Brummel; 22 grandchildren; 16 Dodge City, died July 2, 2015. She was a brother David Brown; a sister Marilyn Ann great-grandchildren; as well as numerous homemaker and also helped immigrants Collins; three aunts, Marcella Ochs, Char- family members and friends. get legal citizenship. Survivors include lotte Baier, and Martina Roth; and 31 first Pete Joseph Steffens, 81, of St. Joseph sons, Michael, Jeff, and Gerald; a daughter, cousins. Father James E. Baker presided. Parish, Scott City, died July 4, 2015. In Marlene Harned; two sisters, Ruth Marti- Barbara Mary (Grilliot) Gerard, 87, 1973 he and his son, Phil started Pete’s nez and Gloria Graff; 12 grandchildren, 6 of St. Raphael Parish, Syracuse, died July Plumbing in Scott City. Pete was also a great grandchildren, and one expecting. 1, 2015. She was a member of the Altar farmer and worked for Wheatland Electric Father Wesley Schawe presided.

By CLARK SCHAFER Director, University Relations ichita -- Newman University holds a Wdistinctive connection with the man who may someday be numbered among the saints of the Catholic Church. Father Emil Kapaun was ordained a priest 75 years ago last June 9, in 1940 in St. John’s Chapel at Newman University. The chapel is located on the second floor of Sacred Heart Hall on the Newman campus in Wichita. Although renovations brought about the removal of the original Gothic-like altar, the chapel that played an integral role in Father Kapaun’s priesthood remains largely the same. One noticeable addition to St. John’s Chapel is a 12-foot mural created by artist Wendy Lewis symbolizing the life of Father Kapaun, who served as an Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War, and died in 1951 in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea. A movement has been underway for many years to have Father Kapaun proclaimed a saint by the Catholic Church for his brav- ery and selflessness in the Korean War, and for miracles that have been attributed to his intercession. Father Kapaun’s cause of beatification, an important step to being named a saint, is currently being considered by the Vatican. In his homily at a 2009 Mass celebrating the unveiling of the artwork, Father John Hotze, the episcopal delegate for Father Kapaun’s cause, shared the following reflection: “Father Emil Kapaun left this chapel a changed man, leaving this chapel a priest, ordained to serve the Universal Church in the Diocese of Wichita. Father Kapaun contin- ued to answer this call to faith that was to take him to the corners of the earth. This call would eventually lead him to lay down his life for his friends. Father Kapaun, building the Universal Church that he was called to serve.” The Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme, Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, declared a Year of Father Kapaun, beginning June 7, 2015 and concluding June 9, 2016.