www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 33, No. 3 July 29, 2011 ‘I really want to help out’ Holy Spirit seventh-grader has volunteered for homeless organization for five years

Story and photos by John Schultz

Overland Park’s Robert Dupin helps clean up at the Uplift headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. For his tireless dedication, Robert was named Uplift volunteer of the month recently.

aturday morning. For a five years now,” said the Overland Park urday morning childhood activities. lot of kids, it means an boy. “I started when I was seven.” “It makes me feel better to help out all-you-can-eat buffet For his efforts, Robert has accom- homeless people whatever way I can, of sugary cereal, mind- plished something even his older school- so that they can live a better life,” Rob- numbing cartoons, and mates at Holy Spirit School in Over- ert said. “It’s crazy how many homeless a few extra rounds on land Park haven’t been able to achieve: people there are, and I really want to the Xbox. He was named Uplift volunteer of the help out.” For soon-to-be 7th- month. So what drives the 12-year-old to defy grader Robert Dupin, however, Satur- The honor means Robert got a me- the stereotypes of his age group and give Sday mornings sometimes mean a trek morial railroad spike to recognize his up a Saturday each month to help the into the inner city for a six-hour shift at achievement, as well as his name on a homeless? Uplift, a Kansas City, Mo., homeless out- plaque in the Uplift headquarters at 15th “We have a theory in our family that reach organization. and Prospect. It also means ending the you do good, and good comes back to “I volunteer the second Saturday of day feeling a little more fulfilled than each month, and I’ve been doing it about one might with the average slate of Sat- Turn to “young” on page 7

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Team Players end of an era The archdiocese is now requiring all parents After more than 100 years, St. Joseph Parish and coaches of CYO teams to attend a seminar in Lillis has closed. Its last Mass was July 6. 3 8-9 emphasizing sportsmanship. 16 2 local news THE LEAVEN • july 29, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 29, 2011 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

Archbishop Naumann’s Pakistani Christians hold onto hope weekly calendar By Joe Bollig Aug. 1 Leaven staff Evening prayer with the National Assembly of Jesus Caritas — Savior LEAWOOD — Archbishop Evarist Pastoral Center Pinto, prelate of the Archdiocese of Karachi, readily acknowledges that Christians represent only a tiny minor- Aug. 2-7 ity of the population of Pakistan. Visit Apostles of the Interior Life at But he doesn’t let that worry him — their summer retreat — Cortina, Italy or stop him. Emily Boeckman wipes away a tear as she videotapes the last Father Jim Shaughnessy, former pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Lil- Louise Reust, 95, has been a parishioner at St. Joseph for her en- “Minority — we don’t like to use Aug. 7-12 Mass at St. Joseph Church in Lillis. lis, gets a laugh from parishioners during Mass. tire life. that word again and again,” said Arch- Visit motherhouse of Little Sisters of bishop Pinto, who visited Curé of Ars the Lamb — San Pierre, France Parish in Leawood from June 21 to 30. The archbishop was here to thank Aug. 10 parishioners for contributing to con- Visit Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes — Parishioners say goodbye to St. Joseph struction of a new minor seminary in France his diocese. “We are also part of the larger com- Aug. 12-22 munity,” he continued. “We are Paki- World Youth Day — Madrid stani. Our people contribute . . . to the progress and development of the country.” Archbishop Keleher’s Because Pakistan is 97 percent Mus- weekly calendar lim, the contributions of Pakistan’s tiny Christian community often do not Aug. 6 make the headlines. Instead, rather Wedding — Ireland harrowing stories of violence and per- secution do: riots, rape, harassment, Aug. 7 police brutality, and coercive prosely- Mass — Brosna, Ireland tizing. The world was reminded of this re- ality when governmental minister for Catholics are only 1.3 percent of minorities Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic, Muslim-majority Pakistan, but was murdered on March 2 because of they are proud of their positive Want to help someone heal his activism against Pakistan’s notori- contributions to their country, from an abortion? ous, discriminatory “blasphemy laws.” said Archbishop Evarist Pinto of Life for the minority Christians can the Archdiocese of Karachi. Call Toll Free 888-246-1504 be difficult, especially in certain rural Leaven photo by Joe Bollig areas, said Archbishop Pinto. But incidents of violence and dis- the Nestorian, Assyrian, and Eastern tion — he came from a Catholic village crimination, although tragic, are only Orthodox churches. in the middle of the Punjab,” said the part of the story. There is also a great There are also churches — Protes- archbishop. deal of positive Christian and Muslim tant and Catholic — that were found- In a homily he gave at Curé of Ars, interaction, said the archbishop. ed there during the period of British Archbishop Pinto quoted Bhatti: “I am “In Karachi (a large port city on the colonial rule. Catholic missionaries a disciple of Christ who gave his life for Arabian Sea, in the southern part of from Britain, Belgium, Holland and us; I know the meaning of the cross. Pakistan), we don’t have this big prob- the United States established several I am ready to sacrifice my life for the lem living with Muslims,” the arch- parishes. cause of my people.” bishop said. “We grow up together. Now, in more recent years, Pakistan Bhatti lives on as an example and Our children study together. We work has seen the advent of Pentecostal symbol for Pakistani Christians. together.” churches — often referred to as sects. “I think he is a role model for us “Sometimes it can happen,” he con- Today, the 1.3 million Catholics of now, especially our youth,” said Arch- Pakistan are organized into six dioces- bishop Pinto. “He did not marry. He tinued. “Some of your young people Father Pat Sullivan, at the time parochial administrator of St. Joseph in Lillis, celebrates Mass with several former pastors of the parish. Concelebrating with Father Sullivan are: (from left) Father Carl es and one apostolic vicariate. did not think of his own future. For working under Muslims can be ha- Dekat, Father David Smith, Father George Seuferling, Father Bob Hasenkamp, Father Mike Stubbs (partially blocked), Father Phil Winkelbauer, Father Jim Shaughnessy, and Father Arul Carasala. rassed, ‘Why don’t you become Mus- Pakistan’s Christians and Muslims the church to produce such people lim?’ But generally in Karachi we re- often face the same problems, such is a great thing. . . . Our church can as finding adequate employment and also produce men of caliber, of strong spect each other and live together in ILLIS — The final tolling of the bell. Parishioner Robert Bergmann was overcome with difficult in its own way. education. And life beyond the oppor- faith who are dedicated to the com- apartment houses with great respect The last hymn sung. The last Mass cel- emotion reading the petition as he prayed for St. Jo- “But I would have to say that this one is perhaps the tunities city life can offer can be harder munity.” and tolerance.” ebrated at St. Joseph Church here. seph parishioners. most difficult,” he said. on both. Pakistani Catholics are looking for- In fact, Christians are often respect- It was a time for goodbye, and to It was their last time together as a congregation. “That’s right, I said this one,” he continued. “It “In cities like Karachi, people come ward to a future where they will move ed for their work ethic and honesty, remember this parish that would be foolish for us not to see this event for what it there to find jobs and send their chil- beyond the model of the European especially in certain economic sectors would now be closed. really is — or at least what it feels like: We’re suffering dren to school, join a community and missionary. The Catholic bishops of A new reality like banking. There is widespread ap- Louise Reust remembers. a loss.” parish,” said the archbishop. “But, in Pakistan don’t want their flock to al- Story by preciation of the beneficial impact that “It was the seventh of More than one parishioner didn’t think the Then he turned to the topic of baptism. contrast, in the interior provinces, in ways be on the receiving end. They Jessica Christian institutions have on the na- June, and it was hot — it was hot.” reality would really hit them until it was time The gifts we receive at baptism can’t be undone and Sindh or Punjab, life can be more dif- want some self-sufficiency. Langdon tion, especially Christian hospitals and LSo hot, she got sick that day during her to go to Mass again and they couldn’t come are ours forever, he said. Like those, the memories of ficult — economic and social.” “It is our contention that any church schools. first Communion. Her mother hurried her to here. life at St. Joseph belong to the parishioners forever. Despite these difficulties and chal- and community can also contribute,” Photos by “Proof of this is that most of our the pump outside and splashed water in her “It doesn’t feel like it’s sunk in,” said “No one can change or undo the memories cre- lenges, the outlook for the faith is far he said. Elaina leaders, the Cabinet, all went to our face. 19-year-old Rebecca Kohman. She went to ated here,” Father Sullivan said. “For well over 100 from dismal. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Cochran Catholic schools,” said the archbish- Reust, who was born in 1916, remembers the last Mass with her parents, Frank and years, multitudes of baptisms have occurred in these The number of seminarians con- Conferences decided 20 years ago to op. many better days here, too. Like the day her Ann Kohman, and her sister Samantha, 21. waters, thus initiating people into the Christian life. tinues to grow — so much so that the try a new way of being church. They’d Archbishop Pinto was born in the own daughter, Millie Donahue, was baptized. Both girls were baptized here. Their first Many have, like the prodigal son, come back to Je- archbishop just recently completed the keep the traditional Catholic parish, former Portuguese colony of Goa, on Donahue played the organ at St. Joseph for 30 Communion was here. Confirmation, too. sus in the sacrament of reconciliation. Thousands construction of a new, larger minor but also organize their people into the western coast of India. His family years. The last time was July 6, when she and Reust “Wish we could have gotten married here,” Saman- of holy Communions have been consecrated and re- seminary. And, despite discrimination, smaller communities — basic ecclesial decided to live in Pakistan after the joined fellow parishioners for a Mass of thanksgiving. tha said. ceived by the faithful, giving spiritual nourishment the Catholic population is growing as communities. end of British rule in 1947, and sub- Most were keenly aware they were creating their final Father Pat Sullivan, parochial administrator of St. for their weekly journey. And multitudes have been well. “For us, it is the road map of the sequent partition of British India into memories of St. Joseph, which served the Lillis area Joseph, began his homily telling the congregation Moreover, the Catholic Church in apostles, who left small communities Turn to “rocks” on page 6 Hindu-majority India, and Muslim- since 1865. about the funerals he has prepared for, each sad and majority Pakistan and Bangladesh. Pakistan is about to launch its first in Corinth, Athens and Rome,” the The archbishop’s family history, satellite-based Catholic television archbishop said. and that of Christianity in South Asia, channel, appropriately named “Good “Jesus himself called the Twelve to reflects a variety of influences stretch- News.” be around him,” he continued. “Chal- Editor Senior Reporter Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the week after ing from antiquity to the era of Euro- Even the assassination of Bhatti lenges surround us, but I think with Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Joe Bollig Jessica Langdon Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June through August. 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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The time: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In some ways, Lunch hour on a Tuesday. it’s the best of times. The place: Savior Pastoral Center in “It’s wonderful to see these young Kansas City, Kan. people so engaged with the faith,” The players: Six lay leaders, six Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann said. priests. He pointed out the youth groups from The situation: Under investigation. across the archdiocese taking a week Forks and knives were still moving out of their summer to help others when this group rolled up its figurative through Prayer and Action missions. sleeves and got down to business. And then there’s the Catholic HEART Today, the topic was how to best Work Camp that has brought together reach out to youth in both urban and teens from all over during the past two rural areas across the archdiocese. weeks. It’s a key issue, but not the only one And those are just a couple of ex- members of this task force are studying. amples of faith coming to life through Created by Archbishop Joseph F. Nau- young people. mann, this group is delving into several But in other ways, these are difficult issues close to the heart of the Catholic times. Archbishop Naumann remem- community in northeastern Kansas. bers growing up in a culture that was The group has already learned about supportive of at least being a Christian. the need for high school tuition assis- “It is a much more challenging envi- tance and debt reduction. Members ronment,” he told members of a case re- have discussed the assistance required view task force July 19 at Savior Pasto- by Donnelly College in Kansas City, ral Center in Kansas City, Kan. “It’s even Kan., to help make the dreams of higher more urgent, I think, we do everything Leaven photo by Todd Habiger education come true for many students we can to provide our youth with great Deacon Dana Nearmyer (right), lead archdiocesan consultant for evangelization and Catholic formation of youth, and Rick Cheek, consultant with the who might not otherwise have the op- programs and great opportunities.” office of evangelization and Catholic formation of youth, discuss the challenges the archdiocese faces in reaching rural and urban youth — as well as a portunity. And at the July 19 meeting, The session focused on youth out- plan to meet those challenges — with the case review task force July 19 at Savior Pastoral Center. the task force talked about new ways reach in urban and rural areas. Both Leaven photo by Todd Habiger “Those are our Catholic kids that To address the needs, the staff rec- lenges when it comes to hiring qualified to keep hundreds of young people from have their own sets of challenges. Mike Morrissey, chairman of the case review task force, updates the team July 19 on the issues it’s studying today. A feasibility study identified various are school-aged now,” said Deacon ommendation — at this point — is to parish staff. slipping through the cracks. Deacon Dana Nearmyer, lead arch- needs of the archdiocese, and it is the group’s task to map out strategies for addressing those needs. Nearmyer. That figure doesn’t include look at the possibility of a $2.5 million Through research driven by the And they’re not done yet. diocesan consultant for evangelization those who arrived through immigra- endowment, which would provide an- study, Cheek and Deacon Nearmyer Still to come in the next few months and Catholic formation of youth, high- tion or who weren’t baptized here. nual support for a full-time coordinator, learned of a youth program of the Arch- are the topics of maintaining a church lighted the positives first in a presenta- Major areas of study Using the estimated population of stipends for part-time local missionar- diocese of Omaha that could prove presence in urban areas and the needs tion specifically prepared for the task Catholic children, about 12.5 percent ies and operational expenses for urban workable here in the archdiocese. of the diverse regions and parishes in High school tuition assistance force. 1. are enrolled in Wyandotte County youth ministry. Omaha, like the Archdiocese of Kan- the archdiocese’s 21 counties. and debt reduction The youth office and parishes are parish schools or Bishop Ward High The preliminary recommendations sas City in Kansas, has a lot of miles The blue-ribbon task force brings “actively engaged” in the formation of School. to the task force also point to a need for spread over rural areas, and many of together leaders in business and faith about 17,000 children, ages kindergar- The archdiocese and the parishes $500,000 for capital renovation of an the areas are far from the chancery. So to study issues identified in a capital Support for Donnelly College ten through 12th grade. This formation 2. must work together on a youth out- existing Catholic location for meeting in the Omaha Archdiocese, the focus campaign feasibility study. The Steier happens through regular catecheti- reach program to revitalize the Catho- and gathering. This would be in Wyan- has been on placing several part-time Group, a development firm based in cal programs, annual faith formation lic presence in that area, said Deacon dotte County. employees in the rural areas, instead of Omaha, Neb., conducted the study in Urban and rural youth outreach events, Camp Tekakwitha, and other 3. Nearmyer. relying on only one full-time staffer. the summer and fall of 2010. programs at Prairie Star Ranch in Wil- Poverty is the greatest issue facing With that model in mind, the arch- While there was some support for liamsburg. many there, but related issues include Rural issues diocese here is discussing the pros and a possible campaign, the Steier Group Maintaining a vibrant Catholic However, there is a need to reach 4. unemployment, crime, gangs, sub- Rural communities have their own cons of a $2.5 million endowment to has said, it was decided that a year in presence in struggling areas many more. In fact, Deacon Nearmyer stance abuse and poor health. set of issues when it comes to reaching provide income to annually fund one which the leadership could take a new believes there are hundreds — possi- “We need a Catholic presence be- children and teens. part-time youth outreach coordina- look at the issues was in order. bly thousands — of youths within the yond what we’re doing right now that In these areas, travel distances and tor and four part-time animators, who That’s where the task force comes in. and in Topeka that pressure and chal- archdiocese who are not being reached tells these kids there is hope,” said Dea- limited archdiocesan resources are fac- would have regional assignments. This Task force members tackle the issues lenge the church’s strong presence. The by formal faith formation or Catholic con Nearmyer. tors. would also include stipends for volun- one at a time, examining where things group will also discuss the needs of the youth ministry. They are both in urban Of the 11 parishes in the region, only Rick Cheek, a consultant with the of- teer missionaries. are going well, where the biggest needs regions and parishes within the arch- core and rural areas. Many are espe- High school tuition assistance and debt reduction are among the issues the case review task force is three have youth groups, he said. None fice of evangelization and Catholic for- When parishes call the archdiocesan and challenges exist, and what leaders diocese. cially in need of outreach through the studying. A feasibility study in 2010 identified a number of different needs. offers high school-age religious educa- mation of youth, said the archdiocese youth office for help with programs, “they in each of these areas would like to see In addition to the major focus areas church because of the issues that touch tion. One doesn’t even have a compre- has about 59 parishes considered to be don’t want us to send them a program,” happen. identified, the group will consider other their lives. They might face poverty, il- hensive religious education program part of the rural service area. Cheek said. They don’t want something It is ultimately their job to come up This isn’t a matter of waiting for “I think we can all be very excited needs, ranging from outreach to lapsed literacy, drugs, or violence. and another doesn’t have sacramental This area includes the Nemaha- that comes in the mail. They want face to with recommendations for the archdio- someone else to come up with solu- about this year of work,” she said, add- Catholics to establishing multilingual “If we’re not present, then what are preparation for students in kindergar- Marshall, Atchison and Southern re- face contact and something that will help cese on how to address these needs. tions; it’s Catholics taking the lead. ing that it will have a positive impact for radio communication to sustaining our these kids listening to?” Deacon Ne- ten through eighth grade. Two have gions, as well as the northern, western make connections with young people. They then report back their findings “I am grateful that we’ve had these many years to come. Catholic youth camp. armyer asked. part-time youth ministers, but only one and southern areas of the Topeka Re- The presentation concluded with to two larger groups — the archdioc- bright, committed Catholics step for- Part of the process entails looking at The group will ultimately develop a has a full-time youth minister. gion. the opportunity for the task force to ask esan Presbyteral Council and a case re- ward and give so much of their time and the assets that exist in the archdiocese set of recommendations for the arch- “There’s a great need here,” said In pre-kindergarten through eighth questions and with time to discuss the view advisory council. energy to help the church,” Knop said. and using them to their greatest poten- diocese, which the archbishop and his Urban needs Deacon Nearmyer. And the ones most grade, there are 958 students in ru- proposal presented. Lesle Knop, executive director of the A Future Full of Hope and the annual tial. advisors will use to guide the ultimate In urban areas, changing demo- in need aren’t always an easy group to ral Catholic schools. Many children in The group will delve further into archdiocesan office of stewardship and Archbishop’s Call to Share campaigns The task force has more work ahead decision regarding a potential capital graphics and decreasing resources play reach. these rural areas do not have the op- this and many other issues as it works development, is excited about the lead- have addressed many critical needs for of it, including more sessions to discuss campaign. a role in the need. In preparing the presentation for the tion of attending a local Catholic high to come up with its own recommenda- ership involved. Catholics in the archdiocese, but more additional focus areas. Over the next But that is in the future — now is the Some of the greatest urban needs ex- study’s task force, youth leaders con- school, and only a few strong parish- tions for a course of action. This is an opportunity to bring to- needs remain. few months, members will meet again time for research, planning and educa- ist east of I-635 in Wyandotte County. sulted a number of people — includ- run youth ministry programs exist. The task force will meet again in just gether lay and clergy to focus on “sub- “We’re looking at extraordinary situ- to talk about keeping a Catholic pres- tion. Wyandotte County is home to ing Catholic, education and civic lead- Isolation and geographic challenges a few weeks, and members will begin stantive, critical, financial dilemmas” ations that do require everyone in the ence in urban areas, at which Father For the first in a series of stories high- 158,000 people; 44,240 are younger ers — from across Wyandotte County. aren’t the only ones facing youth out- drafting their formal recommendations and to address them in a “comprehen- archdiocese to look at solutions togeth- Gary Pennings, vicar general, will pres- lighting each of the major areas of the than 18. They looked at how the church can be reach in rural areas. Cheek pointed out regarding this and other important sive, overarching, integrated manner,” er,” said Knop. She sees the work these ent information about the changing task force’s efforts, see page 5. There have been 12,235 baptisms relevant and helpful when it comes to that substance abuse and suicide are needs surfaced by the feasibility study she said. groups are doing as inspirational. demographics in Wyandotte County within Catholic parishes since 1993. meeting youth needs. high among teens. And there are chal- in the next few months.

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I don’t see it ever both joy and sadness for her. ‘Good comes back to you’ decreasing.” “I miss her, but I was happy to do it for And the summer heat brings Frank Fiorini believes a lot of good has them,” she said. along with it its own particular set come back to him in the years since he The final Mass wasn’t an easy one. of needs for Uplift. started Uplift. His life, after all, is better “There’s always a need for can- for getting to work with his army of dedi- dles, and for T-shirts and golf shirts, cated volunteers like Robert, he said. History of faith underwear and socks,” said Fiorini. “We recently celebrated our 20th And bug spray. This green, hilly area was originally anniversary,” added Fiorini, another “The pest problem is bad in called Irish Creek. Early Masses were Holy Spirit parishioner. “We started in the summer heat. Bug sprays and celebrated in log cabin homes. ’91 with a few people that either volun- anti-bug repellents, we could really Father William Fitzgerald settled here teered or worked at other agencies and use,” he added. in 1865 and became the first resident saw that enough outreach wasn’t being For more information or to sup- pastor. done.” port Uplift, call (816) 241-0400 or Catholic settlers poured what mon- So Uplift set about the business of visit the web site at: www.uplift.org. ey they could into a church building, a helping to meet the needs of the home- small structure of native wood. A dry Robert is described as having a “heart of gold.” He enjoys volunteering at Uplift and longs for more less where they were. The organization responsibility. goods box became the first altar. collects donated goods, loads them onto A cemetery was added in 1866 and trucks, and routinely shuttles them to said. “They just keep coming back.” prize for speed. and plays soccer, and is a NASCAR fan. expanded in 1893. the homeless along several preset routes. The Dupins, as a family, keep coming “I’ve seen him keep up with teenage (Jeff Gordon is his favorite driver). He Early parishioners found the roads The donations they can’t use go on to the back. boys loading trucks,” said Fiorini. “He’s hopes eventually to become an engineer hard to travel and wanted a church near Sisters of St. Francis in Independence. a very humble little gentleman. . . . But or a mechanic who works on and builds the cemetery. Land was deeded in 1901. “We try to meet all kinds of needs: ‘A little more responsibility’ he’s always just real anxious to do what- car engines. In 1903, the frame church was moved to clothing, hygiene,” said Fiorini. “We ever you want him to do.” In addition to Uplift, he also volun- this new site across from the cemetery. Parishioner Mary Johnson gathers all the priests for a photo following the last Mass at St. Joseph Church in Lillis. They are: (from left) Father Dave make lemonade for them this time of “We foster this program on the sec- Robert said his shifts “can be real busy teers his time at Holy Spirit’s garage sale, Three years later, a new railroad was Smith, Father Jim Shaughnessy, Father George Seuferling, Father Bob Hasenkamp, Father Pat Sullivan, Father Arul Carasala, and Father Carl Dekat. year. ond Saturday for elementary students — I’ve crushed boxes; I do socks, clothes, the Walk for Life, and the Walk for Dia- under construction between Topeka and “Our aim is not to propagate them on so they can get service hours,” explained packing. I’ve had to organize canned betes. Marysville, and a town — named Lillis, hoping St. Joseph’s can go on indefinite- mind. when he was baptized here — just three the street. We just help them get along; Fiorini. “A lot of the high school students goods; make donation tags. There’s a lot Considering his — and his siblings’ — likely in honor of the bishop at the time ly as a mission, although that’s probably “Brothers and sisters, God created us days before the closing Mass. we help them survive.” are old enough to go out on our runs. more stuff. dedication to service, Rita Dupin consid- — was thriving nearby. The congrega- being too optimistic, too. If they close for two simple reasons,” he said. “To give “It’s kind of sad, really,” his dad, Na- Over the years, Fiorini figures his or- The younger ones just stay here and help “But it’s a very fun place. It’s really a ers herself a lucky parent. tion was split on whether to build the our church, we would just ‘move in’ over him honor and glory, and to help each than Caffrey, said. “I don’t know how ganization has done as much good as it load.” fun way to donate my time.” “I’ve really never had to pull or tug at church in Lillis itself or at the current at Annunciation, in Frankfort, I guess.” other get to heaven. That reality stays else to say it. I’ve been going to this could, providing meals, securing eye- The Dupins, in particular, have em- Robert’s mom said her son has “al- my kids to do this,” she said. “If they’re site. They decided to keep it where it A decree of suppression by Arch- the same regardless of what’s going on church all my life.” glasses, getting the homeless to doctors braced the student program. Robert’s ways been excited to help. And now that tired and I think they’ve had too much was. The basement and foundation for bishop Joseph F. Naumann explains the around us.” He always thought his children would and dentists. older brother Richard, now 25, started he’s getting older, he wants to do a little in any given week, I don’t even mention the new church were finished in 1912, pastoral planning process and provides Eight priests concelebrated the final grow up here, too. Baptisms of his kids “We began very humbly. . . . When I with Uplift in the third grade. His sister more. He’s anxious to start taking on a volunteering. I want it to be something but hard times delayed completion until some background for the decision this Mass at St. Joseph. Many had served as — Easton and 8-year-old Aiden — are started, we had one truck. We had ladies Bridget, now a recent high school gradu- little more responsibility.” they want to do.” 1916. year to close St. Joseph. The recommen- its pastor during the past five decades. memories he’ll cherish. doing cooking. We had a cook for each ate, started, like Robert, in first grade. “I’m mainly proud of them, just be- dations for the Nemaha-Marshall Pasto- Some had other ties here. Others who His wife, Casa Caffrey, joined the This region has seen churches close night, and they put the food in pots and The family knows Fiorini well. They’re ‘Heart of gold’ cause they understand who they are. before. Even four decades ago, some ral Region in 2008 suggested closure un- couldn’t make it wanted to be here. Sev- church last Easter. pans and kept it warm in blankets,” he fellow parishioners. Rita went to Bishop They understand their faith, and they’re thought this day might come. der certain configurations, particularly eral shared stories and memories at the “We kind of brought them both into said. “We were serving maybe 30-35 Miege High School in Roeland Park with Robert’s desire for more responsibil- very good to other people,” she added. The Eastern Kansas Register — fore- when it came to the number of priests. In end of Mass. the church,” Nathan said, as Casa cud- people. one of Fiorini’s sons. ity is no secret. Robert said he sees himself sticking runner of The Leaven — ran an article the letter, Archbishop Naumann urged Father Carl Dekat arrived at St. Jo- dled tiny Easton on the church steps. “Now we’re serving 120-130. We’ll And the Dupins’ dedication never fails Michele Watson, principal of Holy around with Uplift for a long time. in February 1970 about the faith that local pastors to help St. Joseph parishio- seph Parish in November 1957. The Father Sullivan further encouraged get as high as 160 people. We have three to impress Fiorini. Neither does Robert. Spirit notes that volunteerism is an es- “There’s a lot I really like there,” he remained in this part of Kansas, despite ners as they turn to new church homes. country church reminded him of the St. the parishioners to keep their focus on trucks, and we’ve just grown by leaps and On a Saturday morning in early July, sential part of education at her school. said. “If someone doesn’t know what to the closure of St. Patrick Parish in Coal Joseph Parish he had known growing Jesus, no matter what happens around bounds as far as our donations. We’re all- Robert weaved his thin frame between In fact, it’s a requirement at some grade do to help, Uplift’s a good way to start Creek. Changes also meant no resident Keeping the faith up. This was his first parish as a pastor. them. volunteer; no paid staff. We don’t get any the dozen or so older (in most cases, levels. helping. priest at St. Joseph in Lillis. A declining “I always felt a close connection to St. “When I first had to inform you of this state or city or federal funding. much older) volunteers in Uplift’s ware- “But that’s for middle-schoolers prep- “I know it was a good start for me.” Father Sullivan hoped the foundation Catholic population and a shortage of Joseph Parish in Lillis because it was my sad news,” he said, “I told you we had a “That’s just how we’ve progressed — house. ping for confirmation,” Watson said. “All His mother says she thinks she knows of faith this congregation built here will priests were factors then. first parish,” he said. great opportunity to grow in holiness. doing a lot with a little.” The mid-July heat wave was just be- the service he does is of his own free why her kids have shown so much inter- stay with them. John Sullivan, who was 74 at the The priests’ memories met with There was also the opportunity to let the Volunteers are the lifeblood of the or- ginning to make itself comfortable in the will.” est in helping the homeless. He told the congregation about words time, talked about the Lillis parish be- laughter and applause. After Mass, there devil get the best of us. ganization. The good news is that people KC metro. Even with its doors thrown “Robert Dupin has a heart of gold,” “My approach is we have always of wisdom Seiwald shared at the last Al- coming a mission of Annunciation Par- were hugs and a few tears. “Because of your love and good char- are drawn to help the program fulfill its open, Uplift’s facility was only mildly she continued. “He’s the boy in the build- looked at what we have. We have a roof tar Society dinner. ish in nearby Frankfort. Reust was one of the first babies bap- acter, I still believe that we will grow in mission. Fiorini said he can never re- cooler than outside. ing who always has a smile on his face over our heads — we don’t have a lot, “Rocks and mortar pass away, but our “Naturally, we’d rather have had it tized in the new church building back in holiness and that you will bring greater member how many volunteers he has at None of that seemed to faze Robert. and is always willing to help whenever but we have a roof and we have a meal memories never will,” she said. “It’s time continue as a parish — we’ll miss having 1916. This church has been part of her life to those communities you choose to any given time, so he always ballparks it He attacked his job with gusto, jabbing it’s needed. . . . He’s just a really great on the table every night. My kids are very to move on.” our own priest right here with us, but whole life. join.” at about 150. donated clothing into plastic sacks like kid. We need more kids like him in our thankful for that, and they realize how Father Sullivan asked the parishio- that’s the way it had to be,” the article That won’t be the case for little Easton “Boy, we’ve got some volunteers that he was working a heavy punching bag; world today.” lucky they are.” ners to pray and keep those words in quoted the parishioner. “So now we’re Caffrey. He wasn’t quite two weeks old have stuck with us for a lot of years,” he hoisting crates of cans like there was a In his spare time, Robert runs track

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ILLIAMSBURG — It’s not every day Staff connection you get to play ninja with an archbishop. To Hunter Hamilton, a seminarian But Camp Kateri who will be a junior at Conception Semi- here in Williams- nary College this fall, there’s just one way burg isn’t your everyday camp. Some to think of the camp staff. W “The best way to describe it is ‘camp pretty extraordinary things happen here. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, for family,’” he said. “The things we do really example, displayed some hidden talents pour onto the kids.” that impressed this summer’s campers The camp counselors lead activities during a recent visit to Prairie Star Ranch. and cheer campers on as they tackle the “So many people look at priests like, rock-climbing wall. They answer ques- ‘Oh, they’re so holy; they’re so perfect,’” tions about the faith they are trying to said 11-year-old Madisen Hane of Church nurture in their young campers. They of the Ascension in Overland Park. “But sometimes serve as a mom or dad sub- they’re really just normal people. Arch- stitute for kids away from home for the bishop Naumann was out here and he first time. And they make a world of dif- was just out playing with us after dinner. ference. He ate dinner with us.” They arrive before camp begins. And 11-year-old Church of the Nativity, “We pray over each other. We pray to- Leawood, parishioner Mary Clare Halpin gether. We talk through things,” Hamil- especially noticed his surprise participa- ton said. tion in the after-dinner activity. Staff members meet in the mornings, “He played ninja!” she said with a and “props” go to those who did some- laugh. thing that stood out. It’s a way to let the Something as simple as his use of a whole staff know the good that’s going smart phone, in fact, made a connection on. with the young campers in an unexpected “Through our love for each other we way. show our love for Christ, and we show And this camp is all about connecting that love to [the campers],” he said. — especially when it comes to linking in prayer Justin Hamilton, a graduate of Conception Semi- faith lessons campers learn here to their nary College in Conception, Mo., who will start own lives. his theological studies at Mundelein Seminary Taking camp home Hundreds of kids from fifth-grade in Mundelein, Ill., leads a group of campers in through high school come here to camp prayer. The experience doesn’t fade as camp- every summer, and go home with new Photo by Doug Hesse ers head home. confidence as Catholics. “It’s just beginning when they leave,” Luke Doyle said. Archbishop at play He pointed to the church’s mission of Connecting with Following a well-played game of ninja, Archbish- evangelization — sharing faith with peo- op Joseph F. Naumann joins the campers for a ple who don’t know the Lord. tasty dinner. Jesus already reigns in the hearts of kids, Catholicism Photo by Susan McSpadden many of the kids and staff members, but some of the campers come from places A staff that includes five seminarians things” like soaring across the zip lines. “where Christ may not come first and for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in “I think the more exposed kids are to foremost — or at all — in their lives,” Kansas guides the experience of all the vocations, the greater their openness be- Doyle said. sessions of camp. Kids in fifth and sixth comes to vocations,” Doyle said. Camp puts everyone in a different grades go to Camp Kateri. Camp Tekak- When asked to boil the camp experi- world for a few days. witha is for junior high and high school ence down to five key components, camp “This is a tremendous place for these students. And a special session called es. They discuss what the scenarios mean come here to celebrate Mass and the rec- leaders chose the following: activities, kids to experience an awakening to their Camp Tekakwitha Extreme is open to He made this wonderful place.” That, explained Maddock, is “kind of Catholic formation in their own lives. onciliation. It’s amazing to see 200 kids Catholic formation sessions, liturgy, the faith, to come to know the Lord more ful- high school ages. If kids felt the activities and location like snowboarding with wheels.” It’s just This session focuses on catechesis, lined up for reconciliation. staff, and how kids incorporate camp into ly — and in very simple ways,” he added, All 11 camp sessions give campers a were “lame,” he said, it would be harder one example of things you don’t find ev- and it’s one of eight Catholic formation The campers who return year after their lives when they go home. sessions “from serving each other at mealtime to chance to see seminarians — who are, it to connect them to God. erywhere. sessions based on the U.S. Conference of year come to know this as a place to have swimming together and having a blast turns out, a lot like them — upclose and “We always start off in prayer, and we “I think it’s really fun because we get to Given just a few minutes to throw on Catholic Bishops’ vision for youth evange- a ton of fun — and grow in faith. out at the lake to the Bible studies we personal. end in prayer. We want to keep God as learn about God,” said Caroline Wilkus, costumes and rehearse, small groups of lization. It’s a place, said Tinker, where “it’s OK have.” “I think it’s cool, because people that Activities our focus, always ask him to be with us, 11, of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, girls got into character. “We draw on the rich Catholic faith,” to express our Catholic faith.” The return home is rewarding, but isn’t are becoming a priest are talking to me, protect us, open us to what he wants us “and we get to do things we wouldn’t get They performed skits including “Broth- Hamilton said. “The cool part about these “Every morning here at camp, we always easy. and they’re letting us have fun and mess- You can’t have summer camp without to experience,” Maddock said. “We try to to do other times. I like doing canoeing. ers leave boy for dead over a coat” and is that you really have a hands-on experi- have the opportunity to spend an hour “It can very much be a struggle for the ing around with us,” said Drew Hicks, 11, summer fun, and Camp Tekakwitha goes bring it back to God and how we can ap- And the challenge course is really fun — “Jose and the party girl.” ence.” in prayer,” he said. There is adoration of kids as they return home, taking the fire of Church of the Ascension. above and beyond in that department. ply it in our lives.” so is archery.” The scenes are based on stories in the the Blessed Sacrament. The campers can of Christ within their hearts back into a “They can mess around and have fun Kids jump on giant inflatables in the Will Eldridge, who celebrated his 11th The challenge course emphasized Bible. light candles and ask for saints’ interces- world that is not necessarily on fire for the with you, and then they can get really lake. They fly through the air on the zip birthday at camp this summer, belongs teamwork, especially when the campers “But they don’t know that yet,” ex- Liturgy sion. Lord,” said Doyle. “But this is a tremen- close to God, like in church and recon- line. They ride horses and try their hand to Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in had to make it through one of the exer- plained Justin Hamilton, a graduate of Comparing his last day at camp to his dous tool that we have here in the diocese ciliation,” agreed Kyle Funke, 11, of Holy at archery. Bucyrus. cises without talking. Conception Seminary College who will Evan Tinker, a seminarian entering his first, Drew said, “I’m a lot closer to God.” to truly build up the young church.” Trinity Parish in Lenexa. “All the activities we have here are pret- “There’s so much stuff to do here,” he “A lot of these things, it’s like once-in-a- start his first year of theological studies second year of pre-theology at Kenrick That’s not surprising. Every activity Luke Doyle, going into his senior year ty extraordinary, which helps so much in said. “It’s pretty awesome.” lifetime,” said Caroline. “You get to learn at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Ill. Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, makes it and Catholic formation session starts and To see and hear more from Camp Kateri, of college seminary at Cardinal Glen- relating back to God,” said seminarian Waiting with Will and Drew to give to be closer to God. You have experiences The kids then gathered as a big group clear — this is not your ordinary summer ends with prayer. check out the video on The Leaven’s Web site non College in St. Louis, said he loves Thomas Maddock, who will be a fresh- the zip line a go, Kyle said he liked horse- hanging out with your friends. You have a to break down what it all meant. The bot- camp. And every night closes with the singing at: www.theleaven.com. the opportunity kids have at camp to see man at Conception Seminary College in back riding best so far. But the camp also lot of fun at the campfire.” tom line in these lessons: God’s love. Each session starts and ends with of “Salve Regina,” which Tinker says is a guys preparing to be priests “doing crazy Conception, Mo. “[God] is extraordinary. opened his eyes to mountain boarding. Leaders read the relevant Bible passag- Mass. Priests give of their own time to beautiful way to wrap up the day. 10 NATION THE LEAVEN • July 29, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 29, 2011 WORLD 11 Archbishop Chaput succeeds WYD: Preparations on track, Cardinal Rigali Graduates find Bishops urge minor problems to be solved WASHINGTON (CNS) — Denver Arch- MADRID (CNS) — With a month to go bishop Charles J. Chaput will succeed before half a million young Catholics Cardinal Justin Rigali as archbishop of time for Sudanese descend on Madrid, “there are an infinite Philadelphia. Pope Benedict XVI accepted number of small problems to solve,” said Cardinal Rigali’s resignation and named the executive director of World Youth Day the Denver archbishop as his successor Catholics to 2011. Yago de la Cierva said July 18 that July 19. In introducing Archbishop Chaput service he has “seven tons of rosaries I have to in a news conference at the Archdiocese By Sara Angle bail out of customs.” The U.S.-based Fam- of Philadelphia offices, Cardinal Rigali Catholic News Service ily Rosary Crusade had the rosaries made also offered an apology “if I have of- put faith at in Ecuador and sent to Madrid for distri- fended” and “for any weaknesses on my WASHINGTON (CNS) — For many bution to participants at World Youth Day, part,” but said he saw no particular con- young graduates, the bleak job market Aug. 16-21. But, de la Cierva said, it is a nection between the timing of the Vatican coupled with the desire to help others center of life bit difficult to convince customs agents accepting his resignation and turbulence is leading them to commit their time to that seven tons of anything shipped in the archdiocese over a February grand service. internationally is meant as a gift and KHARTOUM, Sudan (CNS) — Like not a product to be sold and, therefore, jury report on how sex abuse cases were There are numerous groups that of- the early Christians who were chal- handled. In addition to the announcement fer service programs for graduates, but taxed. A produce company has promised lenged by social pressures and political to donate 25,000 pounds of bananas, but about Philadelphia, the pope also ac- organizations such as the St. Vincent forces, Sudan’s Catholics face modern- CVNS photo/Feisal Omar, Reuters if organizers accept the fruit, “we have to cepted the resignation of Bishop J. Kevin Pallotti Center and Catholic Volunteer day challenges that can best be met by Boland of Savannah, Ga., and appointed DISPLACED PEOPLE WAIT FOR FOOD IN SOMALIA — Displaced people stand in line for food find a way to dispose of all those peels,” Network link Catholics with faith-based (CNS photo/Jim West) “putting Christ at the center of their distribution at a camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, July 16. Pope Benedict XVI urged the inter- he told reporters at a news conference as his replacement Father Gregory Hart- service opportunities. life,” the bishops of Sudan said. DEBRIS SURROUNDS SHACK IN DETROIT — Debris surrounds a shack near the General Motors national community to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the drought-stricken region of in Madrid. More importantly, he said, mayer, a Conventual Franciscan priest “The thing that makes Catholic vol- headquarters in Detroit. After a July 20 meeting with President Barack Obama, leaders of They also called upon their collabo- who currently is pastor of St. John Vian- unteer service unique is that you have eastern Africa, especially Somalia, where tens of thousands have fled drought and famine. the organization is trying to select and the faith-based Circle of Protection urged the president to protect the poor in the budget rators in various ministries to initiate a get security clearance for the 50 young ney Parish in Lithia Springs, Ga. Arch- the pillars for why we do what we do. efforts. period of spiritual renewal, strengthen bishop Chaput is scheduled to be installed It’s based in the Gospel and Catholic so- people who personally will welcome the the spirit of cooperation, communion pope to Madrid Aug. 18, and organizers as Philadelphia’s new archbishop Sept. 8 cial teaching,” Mike Goggin director of and mutual support, share resources at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and the St. Vincent Pallotti Center in Wash- also are deciding which five young people Papal foundation plans expansion and personnel in an effort to better will have the honor of asking Pope Bene- Paul. Bishop-designate Hartmayer will be ington, told CNS. Religious investors want firms serve the Sudanese people. ordained as bishop Oct. 18 in Savannah’s Rooted in community, simple living dict XVI a question during the vigil Aug. The July 16 statement from Cardinal 20. With just a month left to plan six days Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. and prayer, faith-based service is “ap- Gabriel Zubeir Wako of Khartoum, Aux- pealing for people who want to live a of assistance to AIDS patients of activities for the more than 420,000 to look at trafficking links iliary Bishop Daniel Adwok Kur of Khar- young people who already have regis- Fewer priests celebrating more more authentic Christian life,” he said. By John Thavis foundation may open offices on every toum and Coadjutor Bishop Michael “For me, faith and service have al- tered for World Youth Day and for the By Dennis Sadowski timed to coincide with the June 27 re- Catholic News Service continent, which would function in Didi Mangoria of El-Obeid followed Masses at fewer parishes ways been interrelated; my faith has 1.2 million people expected at the pope’s Catholic News Service lease of the 2011 Trafficking in Persons coordination with the central office in Sudan’s partition into two nations as always been really important to me,” final Mass Aug. 21, organizers estimate WASHINGTON (CNS) — More U.S. Catho- report by the State Department. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A papal Rome. South Sudan became the world’s new- said volunteer Caitlin Baummer. Baum- the event will cost more than $70 million. lics are attending Masses at fewer par- WASHINGTON (CNS) — A coalition “It’s not a bad company list. This foundation dedicated to AIDS patients Msgr. Mupendawatu said that while est country a week earlier. mer is finishing her year of service with However, they said they expect to cover it ishes staffed by a rapidly declining corps of religious investors want officials at 27 is urging companies who have been may expand its services to include a more than 25 percent of the global The bishops also called for new Catholic Charities Project SERVE in Bal- all with registration fees and donations, of priests, according to a new report major companies to look deeper into the working in this space to go further,” ex- global program of distributing anti- health care to AIDS patients is provid- pastoral initiatives to foster vocations, timore, a position she received through especially of supplies. on “The Changing Face of U.S. Catholic role human trafficking may play in the plained the Rev. David M. Schilling, a AIDS drugs, a Vatican official said. ed by Catholic institutions, the church form new catechists and provide faith Catholic Volunteer Network. Parishes.” Produced by the Center for Ap- operation of their firms. United Methodist minister who serves The initiative would respond to the needs to do even more in the face of the education for families, especially chil- Catholic Volunteer Network and the plied Research in the Apostolate for the The investors, who are members of as ICCR’s director of human rights and shortage of antiretroviral and other epidemic, which infects about 7,000 ad- dren. Bishop Mazzolari of Rumbek, Pallotti Center publish directories of Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership the Interfaith Center on Corporate Re- resources. drugs in poorer countries, where the ditional people each day. “Ours is a call to respond to new South Sudan, dies during Mass project of five national Catholic ministe- volunteer opportunities and help peo- vast majority of AIDS patients receive One of the church’s priorities is to prospects, to strengthen and accompa- sponsibility and include about 80 Cath- “We see this as a supportive nudge RUMBEK, South Sudan (CNS) — Italian- rial organizations, the report documents ple find a volunteer program that will no adequate treatment, Msgr. Jean- help make “universal and free access to ny our faithful in their spiritual activi- olic religious congregations and health to get companies to look at the issue born Bishop Cesare Mazzolari, known for what it calls the “supersizing” of U.S. match their skills and needs. They also Marie Mupendawatu, secretary of the treatment” a reality for all those infect- ties,” the bishops said. “But this call can care providers, are asking companies and do more,” he said. “We’re interest- rebuilding church structures and commu- Catholic parish life. “Bigger parishes, follow up to ensure volunteers have Pontifical Council for Health Care Min- ed with AIDS, he said. Today, only about only be fulfilled collectively, through such as Costco, American Airlines and ed in engaging in dialogue with com- nities in the Diocese of Rumbek, died July more Masses and ministries in languages positive experiences and to encourage istry, said in an interview July 21 with 5 percent of people with AIDS patients the involvement and cooperation with Kohl’s to stop doing business with sup- panies.” 16 while concelebrating Mass. The bishop, other than English are becoming the personal and spiritual development. the Vatican newspaper. receive adequate care, he said. our sister churches and in dialogue with pliers who violate basic human rights The effort is meant to encourage 74, fell backward, clutching his chest and norm,” said a news release on the report “I definitely wouldn’t call it a year Msgr. Mupendawatu is a delegate to “It’s enough to realize that the majority the other religions.” and to train employees to recognize traf- companies to look deeper into their sup- gasping for air, at the beginning of the released July 18. CARA found that the off,” Baummer said of her service year. the Good Samaritan Foundation, estab- [of AIDS patients] in Africa live on a dol- In addition, the bishops welcomed a ficked people in their midst. ply chains than solely at direct suppli- consecration. He was pronounced dead number of Catholic parishes has declined “It’s a very different kind of work. . . . lished by Blessed John Paul II in 2004 lar a day and cannot afford any treatment. July 12 statement to the Sudanese Par- The ICCR correspondence, in the ers of goods and services, Rev. Schilling at a local hospital, reported Father Don by 1,359 since the year 2000 to 17,784 in It’s a very thankless job. It can be re- to provide economic support to the sick Therefore, it’s necessary to reach the es- liament from Sudanese President Omar form of an investor statement dated added. Bosco Ochieng, director of the diocesan 2010, representing a 7.1 percent decrease. warding, but that’s not why I do it.” who are most in need, particularly those sential goal of no-cost drugs,” he said. al-Bashir, who invited all segments of June 24, offers an explanation of the The travel and tourism industry is be- Radio Good News. Catholics from the The 2010 number is roughly equal to the Goggin said the Pallotti Center has suffering from AIDS. Msgr. Mupendawatu said the society to help rewrite the country’s prevalence of human trafficking in vari- ing particularly targeted by the ICCR. diocese recalled Bishop Mazzolari as a 17,637 U.S. parishes in 1965 and 1,836 heard from volunteer programs that Msgr. Mupendawatu said the foun- church’s insistence that education in constitution. ous industries; details legislative steps “We’re trying to persuade the hotels zealous worker who reopened missions fewer than the peak number of U.S. the number of applications has risen in dation planned to strengthen its activ- responsible sexuality be part of any “This is a positive move and assur- taken to control it; and outlines actions and airlines to sign a code of conduct and negotiated humanitarian assistance parishes in 1990. The average number of recent years. ity, especially in Africa, by increasing anti-AIDS strategy has found apprecia- ance from the president, a sign of rec- the coalition wants the companies to to train their employees to be on the for the diocese which, in 2004, was home registered households in each U.S. parish “It has to do with the economy,” said its promotion of donations of pharma- tion in scientific circles. The church’s onciliation and an appeal to heal our take to end demand for what is widely lookout instead of aiding these perpe- to tens of thousands of refugees from grew to 1,168, and the average number Goggin. “There is a lack of opportuni- ceutical and medical material, and by position is that effective prevention of wounds and an effective request for ev- considered modern-day slavery. trators,” said Sister Patricia A. Keefe, a the Sudanese region of Darfur. He also of people attending Mass at Catholic ties for gainful employment elsewhere,” working more closely with local Catho- AIDS must include the abandonment of ery citizen to rise from the ashes of our The statement was sent to clothing, member of the Sisters of St. Francis in promoted education and health care and parishes was 1,110 in 2010, up from an so recent graduates are looking for lic leaders to place the church in the high-risk behavior and the adoption of a past and recreate our future with peace, food, travel and tourism, agricultural, Rochester, Minn., and a longtime hu- “passionately responded to human need average of 966 a decade earlier. places to build and use their skills. forefront of the care for AIDS patients. “balanced sexuality” based on premari- dignity and equality for all,” the bishops technology and retail firms and was man rights activist. at every level,” they said. To favor these efforts, he said, the tal chastity and marital fidelity, he said. said.

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We hold monthly meetings and tary school for grades preK - 8 with an enrollment [email protected]. call Jim or John at (913) 485-4307. will have its annual roast beef dinner tion, call the parish office at (913) 649- are involved in charitable events and the of approximately 615 students and a faculty and For Rent from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at 917 2026. Kansas City Irish community. For infor- staff of 50-plus, seeks a spiritual leader committed When debt becomes overwhelming, July Pennsylvania, Leavenworth. The cost is mation or to apply for membership, con- Bankruptcy - Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work. Brick, to Catholic education with excellent leadership, com- seek professional help. Experienced, compassionate block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second- For rent - 1 BR, 1 BA apartment in Shawnee near $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 12 and tact Larry Shepard at (913) 205-6904; munication and motivation skills. St. Thomas More is Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confidential, no generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Nieman Rd. and Johnson Dr. $500/month; utilities 30 The Leavenworth region of under. send an e-mail to him at: mickeydowd@ a vibrant parish of almost 2,000 households and is obligation consultation, call (913) 422-0610; or send an Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336. included. 10911 W. 59th Terr. For a virtual tour, visit ACCW will host a quarterly luncheon sbcglobal.net; or visit the Web site at: located in south Kansas City, Mo., in a quiet residen- e-mail to: [email protected]. the Web site at: www.shawnee-rentals.com. (913) and meeting at noon on July 30 in the www.ksaoh.org. tial area. Candidates must be a practicing Catholic, Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. 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Ideal for start-ups, parenting program, from 9:30 - 11:30 Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas Applications are available by calling the diocesan Home/office cleaning - Are you sweating over sas. 35 years experience in residential and commercial professional and small businesses. Flexible terms. a.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 10. City, Kan., is seeking daytime volun- school office at (816) 756-1850, ext. 277. mowing and cleaning the house? Forget about it! electrical needs. Call Rick, L & M Electric, at (913) 362- Call Marek at (913) 461-4491. Jazz It Up Interiors has two cleaning openings. Still 1501 or (816) 781-1501. 31 St. Francis Xavier Parish, 301 For information or to register, call (913) teers to assist with hospitality, answer- Director - The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guada- the same great R’s – results, rates and references. In- E. 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For information, call (785) 11 Hit the links to support Univer- son, will host a silent directed retreat istry is with youth in grades 6 through 12. Fluency in cerns - Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, Licensed the Archangel Parish. One-and-a-half-story home 246-1338 . sity of Saint Mary student athletes at from 4 p.m. on Aug. 2 to 1 p.m. on Aug. Spanish is a plus. Salary will depend upon experience Clinical Professional Counselor, at (913) 909-2002. Tim the handyman - Small jobs are my special- with 3 BR and 2-1/2 BA. Finished lower level. Lawn the annual golf classic being held at 11 7. Come away to the quiet of a monas- and training. For a complete job description, visit ty! Faucets, garbage disposals, toilets, light fixtures, care, snow removal and exterior painting provided. a.m. on Aug. 11 at Dub’s Dread Golf Club, tic setting and experience the sacred the Web site at: www.dodgecitycathedral.com. Send Semi-retired arborist - Available for tree and ceiling fans, handrails, window screen repair, bush $198,900. For information, call Mike Slaven, Wind- resume, by Aug. 15, to: Barbara Straight, Search Com- 12601 Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, through personal prayer and daily meet- shrub trimming. Call Bob at (913) 231- 6460. trimming and garden tilling. Free estimates. JoCo ham Realty, at (913) 568-8689. MLS #1735806. Kan. The cost is $150 per person; $600 ings with a certified spiritual director. mittee, PO Box 501, Dodge City KS 67801; e-mail to: only. Call (913) 859-0471. [email protected]; or call (620) 227-6768. per foursome. Sponsorship opportuni- Give yourself time to listen to the deep Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth Live near St. Thomas Aquinas High School, ties are still available. For information desires of your heart, with opportunities and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or prob- Tile and painting - Complete tile and paint Overland Park - Three amazing homes within a ten- Is Aug. or to register, call athletic director Rob for daily centering prayer, shared lectio Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Shawnee - lem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, repairs and renovation. Ceramic, porcelain, certi- minute drive. For information or to view any of these Miller at (913) 758-6160 or visit the Web seeking a full-time librarian and an after-school di- professional. Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, fied limestone tile master. Complete interior paint properties, call Myra Kanatzar, Prudential Kansas City and a choice of clay, art or tai chi experi- rector for the 2011 - 12 school year. Would consider (913) 378-5872. www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. services and drywall texture finishes. Over 20 years Realty, at (913) 636-6369. 2 The Atchison Region Serra Club site at: www.stmary.edu to register. 20 St. John the Baptist Church ences. The cost is $350. For information one candidate interested in both positions. Submit experience. Fully licensed. Service 7 days a week. 12705 Richards - One-and-a-half-story home with 5 will meet from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 in (the Croatian parish on Strawberry Hill), or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit resume and cover letter, via e-mail, to: nick.antista@ Contact Mike at (913) 488-4930. Member of Church BR and 4-1/2 BA with in-ground pool that backs to golf the ACES chapel, beginning with a Mass 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/so- shoj.org. Caregiving of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park. course. Mid $600s. for vocations. Sister Mary Elizabeth Al- 13 The Singles of Nativity will host its annual festival, beginning after phia.html. 13114 W. 127th Terr. - One-and-a-half-story home bers SOLT, assistant director of forma- have a “summer jam” dance from 7 - 11 the 4 p.m. Mass on Aug. 20, on the par- Maintenance assistant - Villa St. Francis, a 170- Senior assistant – Sitting with a loved one, driv- Interior and exterior painting and wallpaper with possible 6 BR and 4-1/2 BA is updated to perfection. tions from Bosque, N.M., will be the p.m. on Aug. 13 in the parish hall at the ish grounds. A traditional sarma dinner A support group for women deal- bed Catholic long-term care facility located in Olathe, ing, home helper, meals, errands, non-nursing. Expe- removal - 30-plus years experience. Quality work; Low $600s. guest speaker. For information, call Tim Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th St., will be served in the gym. Other food and ing with any type of addiction, at any is seeking a maintenance assistant with at least three rienced; references. Member of Curé of Ars Parish, excellent references; reasonable rates. Senior dis- 12605 Nieman - One-and-a-half-story classic Colonial Leawood. For information, visit the Web years experience. Some HVAC and plumbing experi- or Susan at (913) 367-2227. concessions will be available outside. stage of recovery, will meet from 6 - 7 Leawood. Call (816) 678-5718 (mobile). count. Member of St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village. Call with 4 BR and 3-1/2 BA with a lovely treed yard. Low site at: www.SON-Ministry.org. There will be games and fun for all ages, p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Keeler ence preferred, but will train right candidate. EOE. Joe at (913) 620-5776. $400s. Apply at: Villa St. Francis, 16600 W. 126th St., Olathe All Kansas women without health in- including homemade povitica and apple Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- surance are invited to attend the Early strudels, handmade strawberry-themed Kansas City, Kan. For information or to KS 66062, or fax resume to (913) 829-5399. A unique solution to panionship, care management, and transportation to The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - Detection Works program, which of- items and more. A free polka dance will register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and Wanted to buy fers free breast and cervical cancer be held from 9 - 11 p.m., featuring Don Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc. Child care coordinator - St. Ann Young Child nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks to Center, Prairie Village, is seeking to fill this position screenings for qualifying uninsured Lipovac, on the Strawberry Hill Museum caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daugh- texture repairs and skim coating. We provide profes- Lionel trains – Any condition. Call Donald at (913) 485- for its extended care program. Hours are 3 - 6 p.m., ters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with sional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead- 6700. women in Kansas, on Aug. 2 at the grounds next door. An iconography workshop spon- Mon. - Fri. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a Laurie, Debbie or Gary. certified and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central sored by Good Shepherd Church, minimum of 12 college credit hours in early childhood (913) 768-6655. Will buy firearms and related accessories - One Ave., Kansas City, Kan. No reservations The youth group at Holy Angels 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, will be of- or elementary education. Starting pay is $12 per hour. Looking for high quality home care? Whether or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices are needed; just drop in between 9:30 Parish, Basehor, will host a spaghetti fered from Aug. 4 - 7. This contemplative If interested, call Tati at (913) 362-4660. you’re looking to introduce care for your family or sim- STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Base- paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call (913) dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. workshop will be presented by master ply looking to improve your current home care quality, ment finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exteri- Heart Parish, Shawnee. 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www. 20. Auction items include restaurant gift iconographer, Elizabeth Zeller, in the Prince of Peace Early Full-time lead teacher - we can help. Our unique approach to home care has or repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement mount osb.org/kwc. certificates, spa packages, local wine, traditional method of egg tempera. The Education Center, Olathe, is seeking a lead teacher earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491- ***WANTED*** to work with four-year-olds. Hours are Mon. - Fri., 7 St. Stanislaus Church, 701 Main St., tickets to the T-Bones, KC Zoo, and Pow- cost of $495 includes instruction and all 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family- 5837 or (913) 579-1835. E-mail: smokeycabin@hotmail. I buy coins, older watches, Rossville, will host its annual picnic on ell Gardens, and more. For information materials. The registration deadline is a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A degree in early education or experi- owned and based in Lenexa. Call Benefits of Home- com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. silverware, slot machines, ence is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and 5 Donnelly College, 608 N. 18th Aug. 13. A grilled or fried chicken dinner or to donate an auction item, contact July 26. For information, call Lisa Cum- Senior Care at (913) 422-1591 or visit our Web site at: old rifles and shotguns, St., Kansas City, Kan., will host “Cof- will be served from 4 - 7 p.m. There will Teresa Fliger at (913) 982-6813 or Lesley mings at (913) 221-5928 or send an e- benefits package. Contact Amanda Khemraj at (913) Father and son team - We do roofing, windows, www.benefitsofhome.com. stoneware crocks and jugs, a casual opportunity also be pop poker, a silent auction and mail to her at: [email protected], or 829-2728. doors, siding, brick masonry, all types of wood rot, fee on Campus,” Johnson at (816) 289-0476. old furniture from basement or attic. to learn about all the exciting advance- bingo at 3 p.m. call Elizabeth Zeller at (816) 833-3312 Caregiver – Seeking to care for an elderly person fences and decks, retaining walls, landscaping and Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269 Financial representative - Due to the success or couple. Willing to do housework, including cook- concrete. You name it, we can do it — no job to big ments at Donnelly, while enjoying a A memorial liturgy for deceased or send an e-mail to her at: elizabeth@ and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are add- ing, cleaning, and laundry. Also willing to run errands or small. Reasonable prices; fully insured. Call Josh free cup of coffee on Aug. 5. Attendees The seventh annual Jennifer Duke loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Aug. elizabethzeller.com. ing financial representatives in the Kansas City area. and drive to appointments. Available days/nights/ at (913) 709-7230. Vacation can also request a tour of Donnelly’s Burton Memorial Volleyball Tourna- 20 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission This position is ideal for a determined, high-energy, weekends. References. Call Emma at (913) 422-0733. growing campus. For information or to ment will be held at Volleyball Beach, Rd., Leawood. The bereavement minis- Join the Singles of Nativity on Sun- high-expectation, professional, self-disciplined, inde- Custom countertops - Laminates installed within Naples, Florida - Furnished 2 BR, 2 BA condo. Lo- RSVP, send an e-mail to: advancement@ 13105 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo., on try will have its monthly meeting follow- days at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Nativ- pendent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn - 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive cated two blocks from the beach and two blocks off 5th donnelly.edu. Aug. 13. The cost is $25 per player with ing Mass in the Father Burak Room. The ity, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood, to dis- a better-than-average income. We provide top-rated prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) Ave. South. Rent or sell. To learn more, call Andy at (239) a minimum of six members per team. topic will be: “Cumulative Losses.” For cover the earthly ministry of what Christ financial products to our members and their families Home Improvement 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. 261-6233. All games will be coed. The registration information, call (913) 649-2026. teaches in the Gospels. For information, and will provide excellent benefits and training. For Heating and air conditioning services - For information or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, 5-6 The Hayden High School deadline is Aug. 6. For information or to send an e-mail to Randall Stevenson at: Johnson, Wyandotte and northern Miami counties. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA; 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; or call (785) 364-5450. class of 1961 will host a 50th reunion register, call Todd Carter at (816) 931- [email protected]. 20 years experience. Seasonal tune-ups, full system *Commercial & residential sleeps 6. Sun porch overlooks public golf course. Walk- on Aug. 5 - 6. A social will be held on 7556 or Sonya Vickers at (816) 781-0025. 24 Would you and your spouse replacements and everything in between. Call Jon at * Lawn renovation* Mowing in level (no steps), flat screen TVs, DVD player, filtered Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Hayden cafete- All proceeds will benefit theR ose Brooks like to “tune up” your marriage? Mar- Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Cen- Preschool Spanish teacher - St. Ann Young * Clean-up and hauling (913) 850-3376. water and fully equipped kitchen. Two blks. from the ria, located at 400 Gage Blvd., Topeka. Center, an organization dedicated to riage for Keeps, a program offered by tral Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers regu- Child Center, Prairie Village, is seeking a part-time * Dirt grading/installation Hwy. 76 strip. Easy to get to shows, Wal-Mart, groceries, On Aug. 6, a special Mass, celebrated by ending domestic violence. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kan- lar opportunities for women to deepen Spanish teacher. For information, call Tati at (816) Garage door and opener sales and service - * Landscape design dining. No smoking; no pets. Parishioners of Holy Cross, 716-4676. 24-hour, 7 day-a-week service on all types of doors. * Free estimates Overland Park. Call (913) 851-8886. Msgr. Vincent Krische, will be held at 6 sas, provides education, support and their relationship with God, and to relax Replace broken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! p.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, resources for married couples seeking to and nurture themselves. For information openers, entry and patio doors, and more. Over 32 Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 Lake of the Ozarks rental – Unique treetop 3601 S.W. 17th St., Topeka. A formal din- 14 St. Gregory Parish, 1310 Car- improve their relationship and strength- or to schedule an appointment for spiri- Services years of experience. Call (913) 227-4902. village. Tree loft sleeps up to 8 people. 4 BR, 2-1/2 ner at the Topeka Country Club will fol- olina, Marysville, will host a parish ba- en their family. The skills-based work- tual direction, massage or healing touch, BA. For information, visit the Web site at: http://tree low at 7:30 p.m. For information or to zaar on Aug. 14. A pan fried chicken and shops are open to couples of all faiths call (913) 906-8990. Although programs Looking for in-home treatment for your child Swalms Organizing Service - Basement, attic, For Sale topvillage.org. One week beginning Sept. 9. $1000 RSVP, contact Joan Starr Rossetto at ham dinner will be served from 4:30 - 7 and are available for low-income cou- and services are free, donations are al- with autism? - I graduated from KU with a degree garage, office, shop – any room organized. Items sort- plus $250 refundable damage deposit. No smoking; (785) 233-7350 or Carol Butler Deghand p.m. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for chil- ples. The next six-week session will be ways welcome. in applied behavioral science with an emphasis in ed, grouped, boxed and labeled; areas clean when fin- Max’s rosaries - Custom-made locally for all occa- no pets. Call (913) 226-4476 or send an e-mail to: dren. Carryouts will be available after 11 autism and a concentration in psychology. I have at (785) 286-1153. held on Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 24. ished. 20 years experience. $30/hour. Spring special: sions – first Communion, confirmation, baptism, gradu- [email protected]. a.m.; call (785) 562-2711 to order. There For information or to register, call (913) Healing from pornography? Month- been teaching students with autism at a school in first two hours FREE with any organizing job lasting ation. Rosary bracelets and beaded earrings too! I also the KC metro for the past two years and have also will also be bingo and games for all ages. 621-5775, ext. 1403, or send an e-mail to: ly theology of the body groups and one day or longer. To view pictures of current jobs, visit do repairs. Member of the Church of the Ascension, You can save a life! It’s sim- [email protected]. weekly recovery groups are available been providing in-home therapy. My experience is the Web site at: www.swalms.com. Tillar Swalm (913) Overland Park. Call (913) 839-3106. 6-7 with students ages 2 through 16 years who have been Misc. ple — just a swab of your inner cheek will Immaculate Conception Church, St. for men and women. For information, 375-9115. Insured! determine your tissue type and put you Marys, will host its annual picnic and re- visit the Web site at: LoveIsFaithful.com, diagnosed at all ranges of the autism spectrum. My Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch Grandmother wanting to be clos- Housesitting - in the national registry. Donors must be union on Aug. 14. A chicken dinner with or call Sam Meier, MA, LPC, at (913) 647- goal is to help your child succeed both in and outside Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, assem- lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equip- er to grandchildren this winter is seeking a house- the classroom. Resume and references available. For ble, clean . . . we do it all! For a free consultation, call ment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, sitting arrangement in the KC metro area. Personal between the ages of 18 - 60. The Church all the trimmings will be served from 4 - 0378. information, call Katie Carter at (913) 271-0280 or your professional organizing handyman, Kevin Hogan, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. references available. Call Lori at (712) 288-5744. of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., 7 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for adults; $3 for send an e-mail to her at: [email protected]. M.Ed., today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; references. Overland Park, will host a bone marrow children under 12. Carryout dinners will “Journeys of Ursuline . . . Academy & Col- registry drive after all Masses on the be available at 3 p.m. There will also be Misc. To purchase a classified ad: Visit the Web site at: www.koatindustries.com. Donate a vehicle. Make a difference - Donate Send an e-mail to: jennifer@theleaven. Elementary tutor - Certified teacher in the lege, Paola, Kansas” - The latest publication by your vehicle to Catholic Charities to support those in weekend of Aug. 6 - 7. Bring your driver’s a silent auction and games with prizes. If you are a Catholic male of Irish de- com, or call (913) 647-0327. The cost is $17.50 Lawrence/Topeka area available to tutor your child Adept Home Improvements the Miami County Historical Museum. This hardback, need. Your tax-deductible donation helps children and license and Social Security number. For scent and being Irish means more to you in math, reading, or writing. Call Brighid at (402) 321- Where quality still counts! 238-page book includes a brief history, plus lots of families served by Catholic Charities and is an envi- information, call Sara Baker at (816) 591- than just wearing green on St. Patrick’s per column inch, five lines or less.E ach addi- 3136, or send an e-mail to her at: bcwalsh8@yahoo. Basement finishing, pictures, of campus, former students, teachers and ronmentally wise way to recycle your vehicle. Cars for 4021 or visit the Web site at: www.BeThe 18 A healing Mass, sponsored by Day, join us to enrich your faith and your tional line is $1.50. Classified ads will also be com. Kitchens and baths, Paola citizens whose lives were enriched by the Ur- KC Kids is a partnership between Catholic Charities of Match.org. Monetary donations are also archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, heritage in a brotherhood of like-mind- posted online at The Leaven’s Web site: www. Electrical and plumbing, suline community of nuns. Includes many personal Northeast Kansas and Catholic Charities of Kansas City needed to assist in covering the process- will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at ed men. Apply for membership in the theleaven.com, at no additional charge. Fall tutoring - For students in grades K - 12 and Licensed and insured. memory letters. $35, plus shipping. To purchase, call - St. Joseph. Call 1 (866) 430-9499 or visit the Web site ing costs of donors. Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Ancient Order of Hibernians, Father college level. For information, call (913) 206-2151 or (913) 599-7998 (913) 294-4940 or visit the Web site at: www.think at: www.cars4kckids.com. send an e-mail to: [email protected]. miamicountyhistory.com. 14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • July 15, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 29, 2011 Local news 15 Mark my words Juana and Ramon Vaca, members of Joseph and Delores (Dodd) Urban, Around the archdiocese All Saints Par- members of ish in Kansas St. Casi- City, Kan., mir Parish, will celebrate Leavenworth, Catholic Press Association Hot weather makes me long for that “cool” place their 60th will celebrate Award Winner t’s been so hot here in northeast St. Peter peering at the Book of Life, wedding an- their 50th 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, Kansas, that the other day I actu- and, yes, even harps. But all of those niversary on wedding an- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Ially saw a melted ice cream truck. “things” miss the main point: Heaven anniversaries Aug. 2. Their niversary on 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, Granted, it was only a picture of one in is all about relationships. We are in children are: Aug. 5. The couple was married on Aug. 2010, 2011 an e-mail, but still. the presence of Love (God) and rub- Raymond C. Vaca; Ralph Vaca; Valerie 5, 1961, at St. Joseph of the Valley Church It seems as if this unrelenting heat bing shoulders with what we call the Vaca; Veronica Casper; Ronald Vaca Sr.; in Easton. They will celebrate with fam- wave is on everyone’s mind. It’s all communion of saints. All other things Victoria Vaca; Vanessa Vaca; Venetia ily and friends during an open house at Eighteenth WEEK of ordinary time that we can talk about. People have are really insignificant when you’re Delgado; and Roland S. Vaca Sr. They Sacred Heart Parish hall in Leavenworth observed that it’s been so hot in Kansas surrounded by love. It’s sort of like also have 23 grandchildren and 15 great- from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 6. Their children July 31 that … spending time enjoying a meal with grandchildren. and their spouses are: Ric and Ann Urban; Eighteenth sunday in ordinary time • A coyote was chasing a rabbit and meant to get us to ponder, to create friends: It doesn’t matter if you’re at an Ken and Denise Urban; Tammy Soetaert; our own pictures of the kingdom of Pat (Kopecky) and Al Kolarik, mem- and Mike Urban. They also have seven Is 55: 1-3; Ps 145: 8-9, 15-18; Rom 8: 35, 37-39; they were both walking. expensive restaurant or at Sonic; it’s • The cows are giving evaporated heaven. the company that’s the most important bers of St. grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mt 14: 13-21 milk. It’s always been interesting to me thing. Everything else fades into the Ann Parish • Potatoes are actually cooking in that some preachers spend a whole lot background. in Prairie Vil- Robert and Joan (Roggenkamp) Aug. 1 the ground, and all you have to do for of time and energy describing “the oth- The images that Jesus has been us- lage, will cel- O’Shea, Photo by Amanda Grigsby Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, lunch is pull one out and add butter, er place”; you know, the one that’s the ing tell us that the kingdom of heaven ebrate their members of doctor of the church salt and pepper. opposite of heaven. I suspect that their is valuable — a hidden treasure or a 60th wedding St. Theresa Rosary garden dedication Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher blesses the new rosary garden June 5 at Sacred Heart Nm 11: 4b-15; Ps 81: 12-17; Mt 14: 22-36 • You eat hot chilies to cool your motives are to scare us so thoroughly fine pearl — and it’s definitely “worth” anniversary Parish, Perry, Parish, Tonganoxie. The parish’s Knights spearheaded the project. With the archbishop are: mouth off. that we can’t help but live holier lives. giving our time and energy here on on Aug. 13. celebrated (from left) Thomas Miller, Dylan Deters, Michael Mast, and Father Mark Goldasich, pastor. Aug. 2 • You can make instant sun tea. Because their images seem so detailed, earth — to “sell all we have” — to The couple was married on Aug. 11, 1951, their 60th Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; • A seat belt makes a pretty good though, I sometimes wonder if those possess it. And the most incredible at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Cedar Rapids, wedding Peter Julian Eymard, priest branding iron. preachers have actually spent time in thing is that we don’t even have to Iowa. They will celebrate with family and anniversary Nm 12: 1-13; Ps 51: 3-7, 12-13; Mt 14: 22-36 • The temperature drops below 95 that other place! wait until we die to see heaven. While friends during a dinner at St. Ann Parish with a family dinner, followed by a recep- and you feel a bit chilly. Sadly, we spend far less time reflect- still here on earth, we get glimpses hall after the 4 p.m. Mass. They have 11 tion. The couple was married on July 26, Aug. 3 • Hot water now comes out of both ing on the kingdom of heaven. What of that kingdom of God whenever we children and 27 grandchildren. 1951, at St. Joseph Church, Lillis. Their chil- Wednesday taps. is it like? Here are a few descriptions encounter genuine love, compassion, dren and their spouses are: Tom O’Shea, Nm 13: 1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; • You realize asphalt has a liquid from children in a religious education understanding, peace, joy, or forgive- Duane and Lois (Fox) Smith, mem- Olathe; Tim and Debra O’Shea, Topeka; Ps 106: 6-7, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15: 21-28 state. class: ness. The kingdom of God is breaking bers of St. Diane and Mike Siegler, Fayetteville, Ark.; • It’s noon in July, kids are on sum- • Heaven is up in the sky, and you in all around us . . . if we have the eyes Francis Xavier and Marlene O’Shea and Ernie Shuford, Aug. 4 mer vacation, and not one person is could look down at circuses for free to see it. Parish in Topeka. They also have nine grandchildren John Mary Vianney, priest out on the streets. if you want to, except you have to ask Complaining about this heat won’t Burlington, and two great-grandchildren. Cards may Nm 20: 1-13; Ps 95: 1-2, 6-9; Mt 16: 13-23 • Farmers are feeding their chickens God for permission first. (Scott) make things any better. Instead, let’s will celebrate be sent to: PO Box 181, Oskaloosa KS crushed ice to keep them from laying • Heaven is kind of big and they sit spend some time looking for all that’s their 50th 66066. Aug. 5 hard-boiled eggs. (Found at the Web around playing harps. I don’t know right in the world, catching a glimpse wedding how to play a harp, but I suppose I anniversary The Dedication of the Basilica of site: http://airjudden.tripod.com/fun- of that wonderfully “cool” place — nystuff/funnykansas.html.) should learn how to play that dumb heaven — already present in our lives from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Saint Mary Major in Rome anniversary policy: The OK, OK, I’ll stop. My point, though, thing pretty soon. (David, 7) here and now. And, even better, let’s Ramada Convention Center, 420 S.E. 6th Dt 4: 32-40; Ps 77: 12-16, 21; Mt 16: 24-28 Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th is simple: When we try to describe • I know what heaven is, but I don’t live in such a way that others will ex- Ave., Topeka. The event will be hosted by anniversary notices. Announcements the indescribable, we often resort to want to go there. I want to go to North perience a taste of heaven, by how we the couple’s children and their families. are due by 5 p.m. eight days (Thursday) Aug. 6 pictures or images. Carolina instead. (Tommy, 7) (Found treat them. Their children and their spouses are: Ken before the desired publication date. THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD If you’ve been paying attention to in “Nelson’s Complete Book of Stories, Sorry, but I just heard today’s hot and Kelly Smith, Topeka; Shawn and Wade Announcements must be typed. Send Dn 7: 9-10, 13-14; Ps 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9; notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel the Gospel these past three weeks, you Illustrations & Quotes” by Robert J. forecast and can’t resist one last obser- Coldiron, Priest River, Idaho; Charles and Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: an- 2 Pt 1: 16-19; Mt 17: 1-9 know that Jesus has been teaching Morgan.) vation. It’s said that a sad Kansan once Christine Smith, Dallas; and Susan and New Eagles niversaries; or send an e-mail to: Todd@ Eight boys from Leawood’s Curé of Ars Parish Boy Scout Troop 395 recently became Eagle about the kingdom of heaven, using So, how would you describe heav- prayed, “Lord, I wish it would rain — James Leavitt, San Antonio. The couple theleaven.com. If you would like your Scouts. They are: (front row, from left) Matthew Rusgis, Ian Jolliffe, Michael Donaldson, and images of a man sowing seed, a buried en? Most of us would probably conjure not so much for me, since I’ve seen it, also has 13 grandchildren and 13 great- photo returned to you, please include a John Schissler; (back row, from left) Devin Lincoln; Drew Jurden; David Silkman; and Jesse niNETEENTH WEEK of ordinary time treasure, a fine pearl, and a net thrown up images of angels, wings, streets but for my seven-year-old.” grandchildren. Cards may be sent to: 1455 self-addressed stamped envelope. Rodriguez. into the sea. These vivid pictures are paved with gold, the Pearly Gates with U.S. Hwy 75, Burlington KS 66839. Aug. 7 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19: 9a, 11-13a; Ps 85: 9-14; Rom 9: 1-5; Concrete Work Mt 14: 22-33 Any type of repair and new work second thoughts on the second reading Driveways, Walks, Patios Aug. 8 Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Dominic, priest Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 Dt 10: 12-22; Ps 147: 12-15, 19-20; Mt 17: 22-27

Aug. 9 Christian life makes heroes of us all Teresa Benedicta of the Cross n the typical hero story, incredible dence in Christ’s love by listing forces (Edith Stein), virgin, martyr obstacles stand in the way. But the that might oppose it: “death, life, Dt 31: 1-8; (Ps) Dt 32: 3-4, 7-9, 12; Ihero is able to overcome them — to angels, principalities, present things, Mt 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14 save the world from destruction, to future things, powers, height, depth.” rescue the damsel in distress, to defeat These also cannot keep us from Christ’s Aug. 10 the evil villain. Whether it is Indiana love. LAWRENCE, DEACON, MARTYR Jones, James Bond or Zorro, the hero When St. Paul mentions these 2 Cor 9: 6-10; Ps 112: 1-2, 5-9; Jn 12: 24-26 always is able to rise above the hard- potential obstacles to Christ’s love, he ships that block his way, in order to writes from his own experience. It is Aug. 11 reach his goal. sword.” We should note that these not a theoretical question. He himself Clare, virgin In a sense, St. items add up to the number seven, and narrowly escaped stoning, endured Eighteenth Jos 3: 7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114: 1-6; Paul challenges that the number represents fullness or shipwreck, and eventually was behead- sunday in all Christians to completion. ed. But despite all these, he attests to Mt 18:21 — 19:1 ordinary time see themselves as the power of Christ’s love. Rom 8: 35, 37-39 In other words, these seven ob- Aug. 12 heroes. He encour- stacles stand for all possible obstacles. We ourselves might formulate Jane Frances de Chantal, religious ages us to rise to the The concept of fullness receives further our own list of potential obstacles to Jos 24: 1-13; Ps 136: 1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; occasion. emphasis in the sentence which fol- Christ’s love from our own lives: finan- Mt 19: 3-12 According to St. Paul, the Christian lows, specifically in the phrase: “all cial troubles, health issues, difficulties life demands heroic effort on our part. these things.” That is to say, St. Paul is in personal relationships. Aug. 13 Numerous obstacles stand in the way certain that nothing can stand in the St. Paul, through his word and ex- as we make our journey of faith. But ample, encourages us to work through Pontian, pope, martyr, and Hippolytus, way of Christ’s love. through Christ’s help, we can overcome these hardships and to continue in the priest, martyr In the face of all obstacles, St. Paul them. Through Christ’s help, we can claims victory through Jesus Christ: love of Christ. His faith reinforces our Jos 24: 14-29; Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 11; reach our goal. “We conquer overwhelmingly through own. He assures us of eventual victory Mt 19: 13-15 St. Paul asks rhetorically what can him who loved us.” Just as Jesus Christ in Christ. keep us from experiencing Christ’s conquered death through his resur- love. He then ticks off a list of potential rection, so also we overcome all that Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of obstacles: “anguish, distress, persecu- might separate us from him. Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a tion, famine, nakedness, peril, the St. Paul further affirms his confi- degree in Scripture from Harvard University. 16 local news THE LEAVEN • July 29, 2011

Coaches, like Mike Raunig (above), and parents of all CYO sports will be required to attend a Play Like a Champion Today seminar that will stress sportsmanship and team sport etiquette. Play like a champion CYO seminar to focus on sportsmanship By Katie Hyde Special to the Leaven Parent workshops • Aug. 15: St. James Academy – 7 Kansas City, Kan. — Any fan of p.m. grade school sports has seen it. • Aug. 17: Bishop Ward High Whether they’re cheering from School – 7 p.m. the bleachers of a fifth-grade football • Aug. 20: St. Thomas Aquinas game, pacing courtside during the bas- High School – 1 p.m. ketball championships, or leaping to • Aug. 21: Bishop Miege High spike in a volleyball tournament, a par- School – 1 p.m. ent, a coach or a player gets a little . . . passionate. Often, according to Overland Park’s Coach workshops Church of the Ascension CYO football • Aug 23: St. James Academy – 7 coach Jim Casey, these people some- p.m. times forget one fact: While it is a com- Aug. 24: Bishop Ward High petition, it is a game. School – 7 p.m. To remind CYO parents and coaches Aug. 27: Bishop Miege High of this, the archdiocese will introduce School – 1 p.m. Play Like a Champion Today (PLC), a Aug. 28: St. Thomas Aquinas mandatory seminar to be held in August High School – 1 p.m. for all CYO parents and coaches, focus- Play Like A Champion Today reminds parents that children are in sports not to become professional ing on the similarity between coaching athletes, but to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and sport-specific skills. and ministry. All coaches of fall sports from the Catholic Youth Organization and all parents with children participat- “It’s important we shape our coaches in PLC has grown since its introduction in of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. ing in fall sports are required to attend the Catholic mold, because that’s what 2006 to encompass 30 dioceses, includ- Notre Dame’s research indicates that, in one of the four sessions. we’re all about.” ing 19 diocesan or citywide leagues. many respects, Catholic programs are “We have to remember how we treat Casey Lally, both a CYO coach and According to the program’s Web site: worse than secular athletic programs. others and how we want to be treated,” athletic director at Resurrection Catho- “Over 15,000 coaches and 3,000 par- PLC hopes to change that. said Casey. “The program raises aware- lic School in Kansas City, Kan., agrees. ents have attended PLC workshops im- Although Piscitello said there are ness here that we haven’t had before.” “Play Like A Champion hits today’s pacting the lives of over 500,000 young sometimes difficulties when change At the programs, which will be problems head on and doesn’t shy away athletes.” Next year, those numbers will occurs, he was surprised when he re- held at the archdiocese’s Catholic high from them,” said Lally. “It reminds us also include 5,500 CYO athletes from ceived only favorable responses from schools, parents will also learn how to why our children are in sports — not parts of the Archdiocese of Kansas City priests, principals and parents. effectively communicate with coaches to become professional athletes, but in Kansas. “It has been 100 percent positive,” and work together to put their children to help our children learn teamwork, The program’s research on player, said Piscitello. “I expected even a little in the best environment for success. sportsmanship and, of course, sport- coach and fan behavior at youth sporting kickback with change. You expect folks “This is a very Catholic-based pro- specific skills, while keeping our faith.” events documented “unacceptable” lev- to grumble a little about change. But, gram,” said Peter Piscitello, executive Inspired by the slogan in the Uni- els of unsportsmanlike and aggressive every single person has been thrilled. director of CYO for the archdiocese. versity of Notre Dame locker room, behavior, according to a press release People are very excited about it.”