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Twice Blessed God’s will be done, says father-to-be. But ‘God has too much confidence in me.’ By Jill Ragar Esfeld pregnant,” said Amy. “He wouldn’t [email protected] give us a kid without the means to support a kid.” ENEXA — When Holy Dustin was in the process of look- Trinity parishioners ing for a better job, and they were Dustin and Amy Eichler hoping to manage with the baby in headed to a 12-week so- their small one-bedroom apartment nogram together, they until they could save enough to buy were expecting routine a home. newsL about the progress of their first After all, how much space could child. one baby take up? What they got instead was a big But two? That was a different story. surprise. After the examination, Amy ‘Why us? stepped out to use the restroom. The technician waited until the When Amy returned to the exam- door closed, then turned to Dustin ining room, the technician excused and said, “I’m glad you’re sitting herself and left Dustin to deliver the down.” news. Before Dustin could ask why, she “I didn’t blurt it out right away,” he recalled. “I said, ‘Amy, I’ve got some- rushed on. Leaven photos by Jill Ragar Esfeld “I think there are two in there,” she Dustin and Amy Eichler recently got the news that they’re expecting twins in mid-February. thing to tell you.’ said. “I just sat there for a minute, and Dustin didn’t faint, like the tech- serious?’ out how they would afford just one then I said, ‘There are two of them.’” nician thought he might. But his jaw “I was thinking — two? We were addition to the family. Amy’s reaction was a giggle. dropped and the first words out of his planning on having kids, but starting “We don’t have a whole lot of “A giggle like when people are ner- mouth were, “Are you serious?” with just one.” money,” said Dustin. vous,” said Dustin. “And I’m not going to lie,” he re- As a matter of fact, financially, the But they trusted God had a plan. called. “It wasn’t a joyful ‘Are you young couple was struggling to figure “God provided us with me being >> See “couple” on page 6 2 local news theleaven.com | october 25, 2013 october 25, 2013 | theleaven.com second front page 3 Life will be victorious May year’s efforts fuel a lifelong journey to deepen our faith have been very people in faraway northeast confident that you will come Kansas. away from the day with calendar gratified by the The Year of Faith official- many practical strategies response of so ly concludes with the cele- and tactics on strengthening archbishop I bration of Christ the King your marriage and improv- Naumann many to our Year on Sunday, Nov. 24. How- ing your parental skills. If ever, I hope that in some you made a Living in Love of Faith Initiative: Oct. 25-26 archbishop way the Year of Faith never weekend this past year, this Seminary visit — Kenrick- “Faith — Love It, concludes for us. Hopefully, enrichment day will be the Glennon, St. Louis Joseph F. Naumann we will continue to strive to perfect follow-up to that Learn It, Live It.” grow in our efforts to learn experience. Oct. 27 As we enter into the final more about our Catholic Your marriage and your Installation of Father weeks of the Year of Faith, couples. Many couples faith and, through persever- family are the most import- Gerardo Arano-Ponce — I pray many will choose to wrote to tell me how much ing prayer, continue to deep- ant relationships in your Our Lady of Guadalupe, renew their commitment to these weekends help to en our friendship with Jesus. life. There is nothing that Topeka work intentionally at grow- strengthen and renew their In the end, knowing our would be a better invest- ing in their knowledge of marriages. faith better and strength- ment of your time than to Anniversary Mass for their Catholic faith and their I was particularly grati- ening our relationship with spend a few hours learning Fraternity of Missionaries, friendship with Jesus. fied that last year more than Jesus will inevitably lead us how to strengthen and re- The Poor of Jesus Christ I was thrilled by more 30,000 individuals made to live the faith we profess new your marriage. You can than 3,500 participants in personal commitments to with our lips with greater register online at: https:// Project Andrew — Church the School of Faith cate- specific ways to pray more passion and integrity. www.archkck.org/coleen- of the Ascension, Over- land Park chism course. I am hoping frequently and live their faith The archdiocese and our kelly-mast. this year that even more more fervently. I am very parishes will continue to of- Next weekend, Jeff Cav- Oct. 28 interested in hearing how fer opportunities to become ins will also be in the arch- will take advantage of the Confirmation — Holy the Year of Faith touched more knowledgeable about diocese at St. James Acad- School of Faith classes. This Angels, Garnett course is designed to walk and perhaps, in some cases, your Catholic faith and to emy, giving a workshop on one through the Catechism changed lives. I invite you enrich your prayer life. In the Bible. He is a nationally Oct. 29 of the Catholic Church, pro- to write a brief testimonial fact, on Saturday, Nov. 2, Dr. recognized expert on the Bi- Catholic Charities annual viding participants with a of how the Year of Faith Coleen Kelly Mast — a pop- ble and on applying biblical meeting, vespers and re- Photo courtesy of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center comprehensive and integrat- has made a difference in ular Catholic Radio person- lessons to everyday life. ception — Savior Pastoral The team at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center is Lawrence is focused on creating greater awareness of the center and bringing more people through its doors. They are, from left: assistant chap- ed understanding of what your life. You can mail your ality — will be leading a day These are just two exam- Center lain Father Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap.; chaplain/director Father Steve Beseau; assistant director of campus ministry Tim Chaptman; director of sacred liturgy and music Brian Nelson; and development we believe as Catholics and testimonies to Year of Faith, of enrichment for engaged ples of excellent opportuni- director Laurel Sharpe. why we believe it. Chancery Offices, 12615 and married couples. She ties to grow in your knowl- Oct. 30 Similarly, I was also Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, will offer some practical sug- edge and practice of your Convocation of parish pleased by the number of KS 66109 or send an email to: gestions on how couples can Catholic faith. Though this ministries — Savior Pasto- people who took advan- [email protected]. keep growing in their love special Year of Faith may ral Center tage of the parish/regional I would like to publish for each other throughout conclude in a month, our missions conducted by the some of these testimonies the years of marriage. She ongoing quest — to learn Confirmation — Sts. Peter Apostles of the Interior in The Leaven. I would will also offer some helpful more about our faith, to and Paul, Seneca Life. These missions were also like to gather the best advice to parents on how to love more deeply Jesus and campus center reboots designed to help individuals of these testimonies into a teach your children about his bride, the church, and Oct. 31 develop and deepen their little booklet to send Pope their sexuality in a way that to live our faith with integ- Quarterly Independent prayer life, which is essen- Emeritus Benedict XVI as respects their innocence rity and passion — needs Review Board meeting — St. Lawrence Center looks to create greater awareness an expression of gratitude and yet will not leave them to continue for the rest of chancery offices tial if we want our friend- By Jill Ragar Esfeld echetical program. I think I was in the ful things about working for a Catholic for his leadership in calling ignorant. our lives. We must never ship with Jesus to grow. [email protected] first class to have the actual catecheti- organization is the understanding that Coming up for this Year of Faith. I am The title for the program grow complacent in our life archbishop Upcoming events at St. Lawrence Of all the programs and cal certificate. it’s God first, then your family and then certain that it will be a great is “God’s Plan for Life and of faith, but instead must Catholic Campus Center: activities that the archdi- keleher AWRENCE — About a “Now I’m here with Father [Steve] your job,” she said. source of encouragement to Love.” I have known and ad- constantly strive to learn, to • KU alumni tailgate KU vs. KSU (across ocese provided this past thousand students, staff Beseau. I have an understanding how For his part, Chaptman had nothing Pope Benedict to hear how mired Colleen Kelly Mast’s love and to live our Catholic Oct. 28-30 from Memorial Stadium on Maine St.) — year, the one about which I and faculty come through the center is both the same, and mov- but praise for his new co-worker. his challenge to the entire ministry for many years. faith with greater fidelity Bishops’ prayer group — Nov. 30, time TBD received the most positive the doors of the St. Law- ing in a new direction.” “I think she’s fantastic,” he said. church to observe the Year I can guarantee that you and intensity. Louisville • 25th annual Lessons in Carols — Dec. feedback was the Living in rence Catholic Campus After graduation from KU, Sharpe “She’s got this incredibly kind heart, of Faith touched the lives of will not be bored, and I am 7, 6:30 p.m. Love retreats for married Center here each week. married fellow St. Thomas Aquinas and she brings a lot of energy to the LHundreds more participate in the graduate Steve Sharpe, who played position. student ministry programs. baseball for the Oakland Athletics. “The students have commented on Concrete Work But for the center’s new develop- She spent a number of years travel- how helpful she is. I think they’ve real- ready on the horizon. Any type of repair and new work ment director Laurel Sharpe, that’s not ing with him. ly taken to her as well.” A new brochure is being produced Driveways, Walks, Patios enough. “She knows more about baseball Sharpe and Chaptman both empha- as a point-of-sale piece, helping staff Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish “We want to bring more in,” she said. than I do, and I consider myself a fan,” sized that the focus in re-branding the and board members spread the word Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 “We want to create more awareness.” said Sharpe’s co-worker, assistant di- center is not on changing, but improv- Father Beseau has created a Catholic Re-branding is the main focus of the rector of campus ministry Tim Chapt- ing. liberal arts education program accred- center now that Sharpe is on board. man. An important part of that effort is es- ited through the University of Kansas “Revamping and revitalizing the de- During the baseball offseason, tablishing a broader board of directors. that he hopes to roll out next year. velopment process here at the St. Law- Sharpe helped the Society of Our Lady “We hope to build it up to about 20- Chaptman is equally excited about rence Center really begins with cre- of the Most Holy Trinity run its Mon- plus people and have seven commit- a program being developed that will ating better awareness and outreach,” tessori school in Kansas City, Kan., tees that are far-reaching,” explained give students an opportunity each she said. honing her skills in administration, de- Sharpe. week to come together for some praise Sharpe is committed to connect- velopment and fundraising. With the board’s assistance, new and worship music, an inspiring mes- ing with both alumni and benefactors, Sharpe’s husband is now a scout for events will be created to bring aware- sage and fellowship. which means bridging generations. the Oakland team. When she accepted ness to the center. “It’s really a way to reach out to stu- She feels uniquely suited for the job. the position at the center, the couple “We are dealing with a demographic dents who need a way back into the “I’m a graduate of St. Thomas Aqui- settled in Lawrence with their eight- of people that changes faster than any faith,” he said. nas [High School in Overland Park],” month-old adopted son Sam. other demographic,” said Chaptman. As always, the main goal of the St. she said. “And I graduated from KU in Imagine Sharpe’s relief when direc- “So we want to make sure we remain Lawrence Center staff is to create a 2004 — about the time Msgr. [Vince] tor Father Beseau saw no reason her fresh, that we remain new. parish for students away from home. Krische and Mike Scherschligt were role as development director should “But we also want to remain true to “We’re all here for the students, to here, and the School of Faith was interfere with her responsibilities as a our traditions.” create awareness, to bring in funds, to formed. new mother. Both Sharpe and Chaptman ex- support what they need to do to keep “I went through that whole cat- “Probably one of the most beauti- pressed excitement about what’s al- their faith alive,” said Sharpe.

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Naumann [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, KS 66109. 4 local news theleaven.com | october 25, 2013 october 25, 2013 | theleaven.com LOCAL NEWS 5 Dedicated missionary served homefront, too By Joe Bollig [email protected] Assignments • 1957 – Chinese language study in Hong Kong ANSAS CITY, Kan. — If • 1958 – Assigned to Vincentian mis- you’re going to be a mis- sion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan sionary, you’ve got to have a • 1961 – Returned to the United States sense of adventure — and a for medical treatment, temporary assign- willingnessK to take on the strange, the ment to a high school seminary in Lemont, new and the difficult. Ill., and then Central Catholic High School From left, St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village, Holy Family Parish in Eudora, and St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood will be recognized with Gold Status Father Thomas Francis Cawley, a in Beaumont, Texas. Returned to Taiwan. as part of the Planned Giving Initiative. native son of St. John the Evangelist • 1962 – Appointed pastor of St. Vin- Parish in Lawrence, was a missionary cent de Paul Mission in the Lin TeKuan with the Congregation of Mission (the District of Kaohsiung Honorees not one bit proud (but very grateful) Vincentians) for 36 years before taking • 1968 – Appointed pastor of St. Mary a tip from Dorothy Gale that “there’s Mission in Kaohsiung; assigned civilian By Joe Bollig for people who want to help the church no place like home.” chaplain to Military Assistance and Advi- [email protected] now and far into the future. He returned to Kansas in 1993 and sory Group This year, CFNEK is celebrating its served faithfully until his failing health • 1972 – Assigned to become Congre- ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Bernie 25th anniversary with an art exhibit, forced him into hospice this year. gation of the Mission (Vincentian) mission and Jackie Madden will re- Marian pilgrimage, and establishment “He loved the Mass,” said a sibling, procurator for Asia in Hong Kong; assisted ceive their Deo Gratias Award of the Mary, Star of the New Evangeli- Marie Ice. “Even though he could bare- St. Anne mission parish in Stanley (Ckek on Nov. 7. zation Endowment. Chu Village) on Hong Kong Island, later as- KThey are not proud of it. “The foundation serves as a trust for ly get out of bed, he still celebrated dai- ly Mass until five days before he died.” signed parish administrator; also served “The word ‘pride’ is a word that the the funds that have been established by More than anything else, he loved as civilian chaplain to British Armed Forc- Benedictine nuns told me I could never our Catholic schools, parishes and other es at Stanley Fort being a pastor, said Father Pete O’Sulli- use in my lifetime,” said Bernie. organizations serving the archdiocese,” • 1988 – Assigned to become Econome van, pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosa- So the Maddens will receive their said Knop. “Those funds are pooled and General of the Congregation of the Mis- Sacred Heart Parish ry in Overland Park. award with thanks, gratitude and humil- invested in the archdiocesan deposit sion (Vincentians) in Rome ity. They admit to being an active Cath- and loan fund and a managed portfolio “Tom as very dedicated, very happy • 1993 – Returned to the United States is endowment star olic family — but not the only ones, so of equity investments.” to be a priest,” said Father O’Sullivan. for sabbatical at Santa Barbara, Calif. When it comes to good endow- they aren’t quite sure why they deserve These funds earn interest from the “He found being a priest and pastor to • 1994 – Assisted at Church of the Na- ment stewardship, one of the shin- be very fulfilling.” tivity Parish in Leawood; later named pas- it. investments, and the interest is used to ing examples in the archdiocese is Father Thomas’ brother married Fa- tor of St. Joseph Parish in Nortonville and “There are a lot of people who are fund all sorts of things that aren’t part Sacred Heart Parish in Emporia. ther O’Sullivan’s sister, so the two cler- St. Mary Parish in Valley Falls probably more deserving,” said Bernie. Bernie and Jackie Madden will receive the Deo of operating budgets. For example, the That’s why the parish is one of ics occasionally traded notes over the • 2001 – Assigned chaplain for the Every year the Catholic Foundation Gratias Award from the Catholic Foundation of weekly Sunday offerings people give the two 2013 Deo Gratias Award years. Daughters of Charity at their retirement of Northeast Kansas presents the Deo Northeast Kansas on Nov. 7. are used for parish operating expens- winners, given by the Catholic Foun- “He was very fluent in Mandarin and home in Evansville, Ind. Gratias award to one couple and one es, but interest from foundation invest- dation of Northeast Kansas. other languages,” said Father O’Sulli- • 2003 – Appointed senior associate at Catholic organization at the Deo Gra- olic schools, from grade school through ments could be used to replace a worn- Sacred Heart was one of the van. “He spent 30 years on mission in courage his vocation to the priesthood. priesthood on June 2, 1957, in the sem- St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee tias dinner. high school. The Maddens’ service in- out boiler, repair an old roof, or build a first archdiocesan organizations Taiwan, and I think he really enjoyed “He always said he wanted to be a inary chapel, by Archbishop Joseph E. • 2004 – Retired to Vincentian Parish The 2013 dinner will take place on cludes the school board, CYO, parish fi- new building. to establish an endowment, when those years of being a missionary and priest from eight years old on, and it Ritter of the Archdiocese of St. Lou- Home Mission Residence in Independence, Nov. 7 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 nance committee, food kitchen, hospital CFNEK has grown the assets from Archbishop Ignatius J. Strecker es- a Vincentian.” may have been one of the Sisters [at Im- is. He celebrated his first Mass at his Mo.; assisted at numerous parishes in the Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan. ministry, eucharistic adoration, booster $2 million when it was founded in tablished the Archdiocesan Founda- Not unlike the circuit-riding priests maculate Conception] who influenced home parish, St. John the Evangelist in Greater Kansas City metropolitan area The evening will begin with an in- club, drama club and other activities. 1989, to $16 million in 2003, and then tion (now CFNEK) in 1989. The cul- of pioneer Kansas on horseback, Father him,” said sibling Phyllis Forchee. Lawrence, and spent time with family vestment portfolio report at 4:30 p.m. Bernie serves on the Bishop Miege to $45 million in 2013. In 25 years, the ture of giving nurtured in the parish Thomas would navigate the byways of He became acquainted with the before taking his first mission assign- in the St. Luke Room, a reception at Foundation. endowment has grown from five to 188 has built that initial investment of impoverished Taiwanese neighbor- Congregation of the Mission (Vincen- ment. Father Thomas was preceded in 6 p.m., and the invocation and award The Maddens are one of the 341 indi- donor-advised funds and gift annuities. $5,000 to more than $1 million. Some parishioners are mem- hoods on his trusty bicycle. tian) religious order when he entered Father Thomas was respected by death by his parents and a sister, Eve- presentation at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will viduals and families who are members “But the real measure of what we do bers of the Catholic Legacy Society, Father Thomas, 83, died on Oct. 18 St. John Preparatory Seminary in Kan- his brother priests, not only for his 36 lyn N. (Cawley) Desch. He is survived follow at 7 p.m., with a keynote ad- of the Catholic Legacy Society. is the earned income of the assets dis- whereby they make provisions for a sas City, Mo., which was operated by years of mission experience spanning dress by Father Pete O’Sullivan, pastor “The [CFNEK board] wanted to tributed back into the parish commu- at the Vincentian Parish Home Mission by siblings Marie Ice of Lawrence; gift to the parish or school in their the Vincentians. the world from Asia to Europe and of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in honor an organization and individual nities,” said Knop. “Last year, we were Residence in Independence, Mo., from Robert Cawley of Eudora; Galen Caw- wills. Overland Park. or family that demonstrates to others able to distribute back to our organiza- throat cancer. He graduated from St. John in 1948 America, but also for his service to his ley of Coloma, Mich.; Dennis Cawley “The Catholic Legacy Society is The Deo Gratias (Latin for “thanks tions more money than we’ve ever dis- Father Thomas was born on Jan. 14, and entered the novitiate of the Vin- home archdiocese. of Shawnee; and in-laws, nephews and the importance of leaving a legacy of an opportunity for a person, through 1930, the eldest child of Thomas and centian Fathers at St. Mary of the Bar- “I very much appreciated his priest- nieces. be to God”) Award is given in recogni- their faith,” said Lesle Knop, executive tributed before — $1,624,694.” their estate, to give back something Frances (Seifner) Cawley. He and his rens Seminary in Perryville, Mo., and hood, both as a Vincentian working so Arrangements were by the Por- tion of outstanding achievement, ser- director of the archdiocesan office of Also during the dinner, three parish- to the Lord,” said Jim Muckenthaler, seven siblings were raised on the fami- pronounced his vows in 1950. many years in the Orient, and here,” ter Funeral Homes and Crematory of vice and support of Catholic institu- stewardship and development and of es will be recognized with Gold Status president of the parish foundation ly farm, which was located in far south- He graduated with a bachelor of arts said Msgr. Robert Bergman, pastor Lenexa. A Mass of Christian Burial was tions that are CFNEK fund-holders, as CFNEK. as part of the Planned Giving Initiative. advisory board. “It’s important that west Leavenworth County, three miles in philosophy in 1953. That year, he of Immaculate Conception Parish in celebrated on Oct. 22 at St. John the well as Catholic Legacy Society mem- “We’re not looking necessarily The status ranking is in recognition we educate our parishioners about east of Lawrence, overlooking the Kan- continued his studies at Southeast Mis- Louisburg. Evangelist Parish in Lawrence. Buri- bers, such as the Maddens. for people who will leave incredible for having put into place practices that these opportunities, so they can set sas River. The family attended St. John souri State Teacher’s College in Cape “He brought a great deal of experi- al was at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Indeed, the Maddens do deserve amounts in an estate,” she said. “We’re build a culture of planned giving in the an example for future generations.” the Evangelist Parish in Lawrence. Girardeau, Mo., and then returned to ence and wisdom to serving the church Lawrence. The family suggests memo- the award. They’ve been very active in talking about people who passed on the parish. The Gold Status winners are St. He attended first grade at Immacu- Perryville to study theology for four at St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee,” Msgr. rial contributions to the Vincentian their parish and Catholics schools since faith, so generations from now that faith Ann Parish in Prairie Village, Holy Fam- late Conception Parish in Valley Falls, years. During the summers from 1954 Bergman continued. “And he had a Parish Mission Center in Indepen- they moved to the Kansas City area and will continue in the lives of their prog- ily Parish in Eudora, and St. Michael the are welcome to attend the event at no and then the Mackey Rural School. The to 1956, he studied for a master’s de- good sense of humor, and I appreciated dence, Mo., or Catholic Community became members of St. Ann Parish in eny.” Archangel Parish in Leawood. charge, but they must register online at: teaching Sisters at Immaculate Con- gree in Latin at St. Louis University. that very much, and a very good sense Hospice. Prairie Village in 1963. CFNEK, originally established as the All parish leaders who are committed www.cfnek.org/deogratias. ception may have been the first to en- Father Thomas was ordained to the of prayer.” All six of their children went to Cath- Archdiocesan Foundation, was created to good stewardship of parish finances

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We said Dustin. “You have to go to confes- KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Catholic Ceme- sometimes go to confession together. sion, receive the Eucharist. teries of Northeast Kansas will host special The couple drove home in shock, Sometimes we do the daily readings to- “You have to pray. All Souls’ Day Masses in three of its cem- trying to absorb the idea of two babies gether.” “Or, not only will you not know God’s eteries Nov. 2. The Masses commemorate in their tiny apartment. will, but that fear is going to stay. It’s persons who have died in recent months Dustin finally voiced the question never going to go away, it’s not going to and are buried in Catholic cemeteries in that was on both their minds. God’s will be done be calmed.” Johnson and Wyandotte counties and To- “Why us?” he asked. The couple faced some fear recently peka. He was speaking to God as much as The couple practiced natural family when it was suggested they have their Persons are invited to attend Mass at to Amy. But it was Amy who answered. planning when they were first married babies tested for Down syndrome. They the location most convenient to them: • 9 a.m. at Holy Family Chapel, Resur- “Well, Dustin, God won’t give us any- and then decided they were open to refused. rection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Rd., thing we can’t handle,” she said. “He having a child. “What are we going to do if it’s posi- Lenexa; Father Jeremiah Spencer, cele- gave us these twins for a reason, be- But they had no idea it would happen tive?” asked Dustin. “Change our minds? brant; special remembrance of persons cause he thinks we can handle it.” so fast — or be so prolific. “I pray it doesn’t happen — but if buried between July 9 through Oct. 11. “Amy, you’re right,” said Dustin. “God “When you find out you’re pregnant, there’s anything wrong with one of our • 9 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Chapel, Gate obviously isn’t going to give us some- there’s joy,” said Dustin. “But when you kids, it’s the way it is. of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel, thing we can’t take care of. find out there’s two of them, it isan “We’ll accept it.” Kansas City, Kan.; Father John Riley, cele- “I just wish he wouldn’t trust us so overload. Amy agreed. brant; remembering persons buried be- much sometimes. “It is like a slap up the side of the “If that’s what God wants to give us,” tween July 9 through Oct. 11. “He has too much confidence in me. I head — Oh, wow!” she said, “maybe there’s a reason. We’ll • 10 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 801 don’t have that much confidence in my- That slap sent Dustin’s need for a bet- just learn from it and keep going.” S.W. Westchester Rd., Topeka; Father Ger- self.” ter job into overdrive. He doubled his ald Volz, celebrant; commemorating per- search efforts and his prayers. sons buried between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30. “I prayed all the time,” he said, recall- Never alone For more information, call (913) 371- Match made in heaven ing his petition. “I said, ‘God, where do 4040 (Kansas City area) or (785) 272-0820 you want me to be? You know our situa- Amy’s prayer for the future is that (Topeka), or send an email to: information When Amy and Dustin met in 2008, tion, and you know I don’t make enough she will be able to carry the twins to @cathcemks.org. Amy knew immediately he was “the money, and you know we’ve got two ba- full term, and that she can give them her one.” bies on the way.’ greatest gift. Announcement “I’d never before had anyone I could “I prayed for God’s will because I “I hope we raise them to be faithful talk with, and just keep talking, and nev- wanted to be happy. And I know I’m like Dustin and I are,” she said. “I want Recently, the archdiocese received a re- er run out of things to talk about,” she not going to be happy if I’m going in my to raise them like I was raised, to go to sponse from the Congregation for the Doc- said. own direction instead of his.” Mass and pray and go to confession.” trine of the Faith in Rome regarding three It took Dustin another seven months Last week, Dustin’s prayers were an- They know the twins are identical, distinct allegations of sexual abuse of a mi- and a trip to confession to figure it out. swered when he started a new job that but they’ve chosen not to know the sex nor made against Father John Wisner. “I knew she wanted us to be a cou- will allow him to apprentice as a me- — although a girl’s name has already The alleged incidents date back to the 1980s, but were first reported to the arch- ple,” he said. “I went to confession this chanic for construction equipment. been chosen. diocese in May 2012. Last December, based one time and was talking to Father about “I’ve never been in the construction “You’re going to laugh at me proba- dating this girl for seven months. upon the findings of the investigation into field,” he said. “But I was looking for bly,” said Dustin. “But I thought about the allegations and the recommendation And he said, “Seven months!? That’s something [where] I can acquire a skill, this before Amy and I ever met. issued by the Independent Review Board, a very long time!” a trade, and something I know will be “Every time I say Mary’s name, it Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann referred The priest told Dustin he needed to long term. sounds pretty, it sounds beautiful. And I the matter to the congregation for review make a commitment or let Amy go. “That’s what attracted me to this job.” want to honor her in some way. as prescribed by church law. “I went home,” said Dustin. “And I “So I told Amy when we started The congregation, deciding not at this prayed about it for a whole week, won- A change of plan talking about kids that I want our first time to waive the statute of limitations dering — ‘God, was that you talking to daughter to be named Mary Elizabeth, prescribed in canon law, advised the arch- me through the priest?’” The couple has postponed their and I don’t want to budge on that.” bishop of his authority to determine an ad- Apparently it was, because the cou- dream of owning a house. Instead, “I agreed with him,” said Amy. “Mary ministrative remedy. ple got engaged a year later and married they’ve upgraded to a two-bedroom deserves the honor.” The archbishop has decided to leave a year after that in Amy’s home parish, apartment and will continue to save. Amy and Dustin feel like they’re on a in place the restrictions placed on Father Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca. “That’s how life is sometimes,” said blessed journey, but they’re glad they’re Wisner in May 2012. Father Wisner is re- They decided to settle in Lenexa, Amy. “It changes, and you have to just not traveling alone stricted from any public exercise of his where Amy was already working as a go with it.” “Twins is kind of scary,” admitted priestly ministry and will hold no pastoral receptionist. Though they trust in God’s plan, they Amy, “but God will guide us through it. appointment or office in the archdiocese. So Dustin moved from St. James Par- know that trust can be fragile. “We’re just going to keep going and ish in Liberty, Mo., found interim work “We know this is what God wants,” see where life takes us — where God Correction to help pay the bills, and started looking explained Dustin, “but we still do have takes us on this journey with our twins.” for a more permanent job he could turn worries and anxieties about how we’re “Because you can’t do it on your A recipe printed in the Oct. 4 issue in- into a career. going to provide for these babies. own,” said Dustin. “I know Amy and I correctly identified the can size of two They weren’t wealthy, but they were “I think that’s OK — Jesus was afraid. have no delusions that we’re going to do ingredients called for in Oven Stew. The recipe for Oven Stew from Mildred Rieke happy — part of it due to their shared He had anxieties about the crucifixion.” this on our own. requires a #2 can — 15-16 ounces — each commitment to their Catholic faith. And the couple has a formula for “Once these babies come, I’m going of tomatoes and tiny peas. The Leaven re- “We both try to live our faith as best dealing with their fears. to be spending more time in [eucharis- grets the error. we can,” said Dustin. “We pray and go “You have to have a spiritual life,” tic] adoration saying, “OK, help us out!”

Hesburgh Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 6 Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo.

he Notre Dame Club of Kansas City announces Rev. Robert Dowd, C.S.C., Ph.D., professor of polit- ical science at the University of Notre Dame, will speak about “Notre Dame and the Fight Against TExtreme Poverty” as this year’s speaker for the Hesburgh Lecture. Dowd specializes in African politics. He will dis- cuss Notre Dame’s efforts in the service of human devel- opment, and describe it’s new partnerships with African universities, as well as non-governmental and intergov- ernmental organizations in Africa. He will speak at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, in the Kauffman Founda- tion Conference Center, Town Square Conference Room, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri (east of The Country Club Plaza in Kauffman Legacy Park, between The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and UMKC). Admis- sion is free to the public and refreshments will be served. Rev. Robert Dowd, C.S.C Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Teaching keeps emeritus Young at

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UNDELEIN, Ill. — “And at 82, you know, it’s still work- After he retired in 2005, Archbishop James P. Keleher was talked into returning to Mundelein Sem- Archbishop Keleher now teaches a course on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, a class On a recent fall day ing!” inary, where he was once the rector, to teach a course on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. he first taught at Mundelein in the 1970s. in the basement of The students, especially the seminari- the library at the ans from the Archdiocese of Kansas City University of St. in Kansas, enjoy having him there. And Mary of the Lake/ they look after him, making sure he gets MundeleinM Seminary here, Archbishop from place to place and sometimes car- Emeritus James P. Keleher stood at a po- rying his bag. dium in front of a blackboard discussing Deacon Adam Wilczak of St. Matthew the Second Vatican Council with a group Parish in Topeka first met the archbish- of pre-theology students from around op when he was in junior high, at a voca- the country. tions event. Now, as a seminarian, he has That day’s topic was “Dei Verbum,” taken both the archbishop’s catechism the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine class and now the one on the documents Revelation. This is just one of the 16 doc- of Vatican II. uments taught in Archbishop Keleher’s “Theologically speaking, he’s one of “Documents of Vatican II” class — the the successors to the apostles, so it’s an same class he began teaching more than awesome thing to have him teaching our 30 years ago as rector of Mundelein in class. But he’s also very dynamic, very the late 1970s. charismatic,” said Deacon Wilczak. “You The class meets once a week from 9:15 can feel the love that he has for Christ a.m. to noon. And though there is cer- and his people as he’s teaching the class.” tainly plenty of material to cover each The Kansas City seminarians see day, there is plenty of laughter to accom- Archbishop Keleher each week in class. pany the learning. Archbishop Keleher, But they also see him at meals and Mass- whose lecture style is breezy and full of es and he usually joins them for their jokes and personal stories, also doles out weekly Holy Hour for the Archdiocese advice to the future of Kansas City in Kansas. The archbish- “He loves teaching. To see priests along with op also takes them out to dinner a couple the theology. of times when he’s at Mundelein. him be able to return to In the past, the “Every time I encounter him, or I meet archbishop taught him or I talk to him, it makes me want the seminary after serving at Mundelein for to fall deeper in love with Our Lord. [I nine weeks each want] to spend more time in prayer, and as archbishop after being fall. This year, just become a better man and prepare for however, the uni- the priesthood,” said Deacon Wilczak, rector of the seminary, you versity switched “because I can see what it looks like after from a quarter to it’s been lived well for many decades.” can tell that he’s returning a semester system, Like Deacon Wilczak, Dan Morris from so he now teaches Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish in Topeka to something that he’s very eight weeks of the had the archbishop for class twice. course and another “He loves teaching,” said Morris, a passionate about.” professor will fin- third year theologian. “To see him be ish the semester. able to return to the seminary after serv- Archbishop Keleher spends three or ing as archbishop, after being rector of At age 82, Archbishop Keleher still has a passion for teaching. He spends three to four days a week at the seminary. The seminarians from the archdiocese enjoy having him around. No other group of Although the topic is serious, Archbishop Keleher’s lectures are peppered with four days a week at the seminary during the seminary — you can tell that he’s re- seminarians has their retired archbishop or bishop for class. jokes and plenty of advice for the future priests. this time and the weekend with his sister turning to something that he’s very pas- in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette. sionate about.” “She loves it,” he said. All of the guys love him, said Morris. Archbishop Keleher first returned His style of teaching is one that begins to seminary teaching in 2005 after he with a story. retired and was succeeded as archbish- No other group of seminarians at op by his coadjutor, Archbishop Joseph Mundelein has their bishop or archbish- F. Naumann. He recalls being at Holy op emeritus there for class, an advantage Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago that has not escaped archdiocesan sem- following an event for seminaries when inarians. the then-rector Father John Canary ap- Having Archbishop Keleher around proached him. helps keep home closer, said Morris. “I was sitting in a pew after the cere- “We’re not as removed from the arch- mony and Father Canary came up to me. diocese and benefit from having one of He said, ‘Jim, since you’re now retired our own archbishops present here on please come back and teach.’” The rest campus with us,” he continued. is history. Being present to the seminarians is For the first few years, Archbishop important to Archbishop Keleher. Keleher taught a course on the Catechism “The [Second Vatican] Council says of the Catholic Church. But since at the that the bishop is to be a shepherd for his time, no one was teaching his old “Docu- priests and his seminarians, and he is to be ments of Vatican II” course, he suggested a friend to them,” he said. “He should teach it be put back in the curriculum. — that’s the primary office of the bishop Why does the archbishop enjoy teach- — and the priest’s [role] is to proclaim the Michael Metz, center, a seminarian from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, asks the archbishop a question ing? Gospel. But also there has to be a bond — during class as John Lamansky, left, from the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, and Austin Quick, right, “My theory is that as long as I can very important — between the bishop and from the Diocese of Rockford in Illinois, listen. teach fine young people like these semi- his priests and his seminarians. narians, I will stay young,” he said. “I feel “While I’m not the active archbishop, Archbishop Keleher enjoys a meal at Mundelein with archdiocesan seminarians. They are, from left, Kenn Clem; Dan young at heart when I teach. I help him by being here.” Weger; Deacon Adam Wilczak; Michael Guastello; Gerard Alba, and Dan Morris. 10 rome theleaven.com | october 25, 2013 october 25, 2013 | theleaven.com world 11 Money is God’s gift to use to Manila cardinal apologizes help others, pope says Catholic school students caught in for sins of Catholic Church Understanding Francis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Money by it- MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Ma- self isn’t a problem, but greed and an nila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle apolo- Vatican’s media adviser offers ‘Top 10’ ways to understand the pope attachment to money cause evil and de- drama of Australian bush fires gized for what he called the sins of the stroy families and relationships, Pope By Sharyn McCowen Catholic Church against non-Catholics Francis said. “Money is needed to bring and the poor. The apology came on the By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Catholic News Service about many good things,” he said in his last day of the Philippine Conference on 1. Mercy morning Mass homily Oct. 21, “but when New Evangelization during a program YDNEY (CNS) — As 2,000 ATICAN CITY The story of the prodigal son is a recurring theme, and the your heart is attached [to money], it de- on interfaith dialogue as the cardinal pope repeatedly says that God never tires of forgiving and wel- firefighters in the state of New (CNS) — No stroys you. How many destroyed fam- addressed representatives of different coming his lost children back home. “The church is waiting here South Wales battled the re- matter how ilies have we seen because of money religions in an audience of about 5,000 for you with open arms,” is the message, Burke said. problems, sibling against sibling, father gion’s worst bush fires in more people from across Asia. “In memory of some media may Sthan 40 years, students at Catholic wantV to spin it, Pope Fran- against child,” he said during the Mass Blessed Pope John Paul II and his collab- in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, accord- schools found themselves caught in orators before the year 2000, including cis won’t fit into the po- 2. Moxie or courage ing to Vatican Radio. “When a person is the drama. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, I humbly, litical categories of left or “We’re all going to get challenged by Pope Francis. Get attached to money, he destroys himself, In Springwood, St. Thomas Aquinas humbly, in the name of my brothers and right, and he will challenge ready!” People who live comfortably or live in developed na- destroys the family” and destroys rela- primary school was evacuated Oct. 17. sisters in the Catholic Church or even the everyone with the truth of tions will be especially challenged, Burke said, adding “This is tionships, he said. Principal Sergio Rosato led students Christian communities, I beg for pardon,” the Gospel, said the Vati- good. This is the Gospel.” and staff more than two miles to safety Cardinal Tagle said. “We want to say how can’s media adviser. as his own home was destroyed by fire. sorry we are for the sins, the hurts, that “Pope Francis is not a St. Thomas Aquinas Church sus- we have inflicted on non-Catholics and politically correct pope,” 3. Margins & missions tained minor damage from a small em- non-Christians,” Cardinal Tagle said. “We rather, he is “a loyal son Francis is continuing with his predecessors’ criticism of a world divided into the haves and ber fire. want to say, we want to ask forgiveness of the church” who pres- have-nots. The pope “is not a fan of cheap grace and feel-good religion. He wants to see Chris- Students and staff of nearby St. to the poor that have been neglected, the ents the hard truths with a tians who are not afraid to get their hands dirty,” Burke said. Columba High School initially were hungry, the thirsty, that we did not see heavy dose of mercy, said instructed by fire authorities to shel- or hear. We want to ask forgiveness from Greg Burke, senior com- ter in place, and the historic Elmhurst the women who have been degraded, de- munications adviser to 4. Prayer house, part of the former seminary, CNS photo/David Gray, Reuters humanized,” he said. Nonbelievers often don’t notice how important prayer is for religious life. For example, CNS photo/Paul Haring Alan Seaman walks through the remains of his home that was destroyed by a bush fire in theB lue the Vatican Secretariat of was destroyed. Blessed Mother Teresa was often looked upon by the secular press as “a social worker wear- Pope Leo XIII is seen giving a blessing in a frame Mountains suburb of Winmalee, Australia, Oct. 21. Australian authorities have declared a state of State. On Oct. 20, New South Wales Pre- ing a habit.” But, he said, the pope has constantly been stressing the importance of prayer and from an 1896 film in theV atican Film Library. emergency for New South Wales as 2,000 firefighters battle the region’s worst bush fires in more Cardinal’s arrival in New The former U.S. jour- mier Barry O’Farrell declared a 30-day nalist, who has been based urging people to pray. The short film of Pope Leo is the oldest in the than 40 years. Zealand marked by miscues Vatican’s collection of more than 8,000 films. state of emergency, which affords spe- in Rome the past 25 years, cial powers to emergency services, as their homes,” said Springwood parish The St. Vincent de Paul Society WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CNS) — gave a behind-the-scenes 5. Encounter bush fires raged north, south and west office administrator Chris Joy. “It’s like launched a fundraising appeal to sup- A miscommunication between the Vat- talk at the apostolic pal- How popes took church, of Sydney. nothing I’ve ever seen.” port those affected by the fires. ican and New Zealand church officials ace Oct. 18 to hundreds of The pope is asking people to embrace a “culture of encoun- ter” where they experience God and meet with others, includ- More than 56 bush fires, including At St. Finbar Parish in Glenbrook, “Vinnies members live and work in resulted in an adventurous arrival for the benefactors celebrating Gospel to the big screen ing nonbelievers. This attitude of encounter and communion 12 uncontained, were still burning the Father Wim Hoekstra praised local these communities, which means we prelate who coordinates a key commis- the 30th anniversary of the also starts at home, with your family, Burke said. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope morning of Oct. 21. More than 200 teachers and thanked firefighters for will be there for the long haul, helping sion of cardinals that advises Pope Fran- founding of the Patrons of Benedict XVI joined Twitter in 2012 and homes in the Blue Mountains had been their efforts in the face of the “devas- people rebuild their lives in any way cis. Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez the Arts in the Vatican Mu- Pope Francis appeared on Instagram the destroyed, and the number was ex- tating fire.” possible for as long as they need, but Maradiaga arrived in Wellington Oct. 9. seums. 6. Joy following year, media watchers may have pected to rise as high winds and tem- “Everyone really supported each we can only do that with the generous But New Zealand Catholic Church offi- In trying to describe his The pope “gets a thumb’s up on that,” he said, because he’s thought they were witnessing a Vatican peratures in the high 80s and low 90s other and helped each other,” he said. support of the public,” said the St. Vin- cials were expecting him to arrive the papally appointed role as able to show his joy so plainly. According to Pope Francis, he revolution. In both cases, however, the were forecast. “The firies (firefighters) have been ter- cent de Paul state council president, next day, after being given the wrong in- the Vatican media strate- said, the biggest dangers and temptations in life are “discour- pontiffs were merely following in a long “A lot of our parishioners have lost rific.” Ray Reynolds. formation by Vatican authorities. Cardi- gist, Burke, who is an avid agement, discord, the doldrums and the devil.” tradition. The Catholic Church has a his- nal Rodriguez Maradiaga, who on Oct. 3 soccer fan, said, “We kick tory of taking on major technological in- finished a meeting with Pope Francis and the ball to Francis and novations that promote mass communi- the so-called Group of Eight commission Francis scores the goals.” 7. Service cation, such as the printing press in the of cardinals, endured the not unusual “We let the pope do his By paying his hotel bill in person (even though he had just been elected pope), phoning 15th century and radio and television in At Caritas home, orphans find a sense of belonging “bumpy” arrival into Wellington because thing,” he said. people who write to him and doing other tasks that aides could do, the pope is leading by the 20th. In fact, one of the very first mo- of high winds, but there was no one to Pope Francis clearly example, Burke said. The message is: “It’s not about power or privilege; if we’re here, we’re tion picture films ever made was an 1896 By James Martone in psychology and studied theology. we cook together. I know how to boil meet him at Wellington airport. So the knows how to commu- here to serve.” reel of Pope Leo XIII. The brief black-and- Catholic News Service He spoke to Catholic News Service meat,” he said. polyglot cardinal caught a taxi and asked white silent movie shows the elderly be- the driver to take him to the Catholic ca- nicate, Burke said, and at the group house where he works, Both Museridze and Eradze said spectacled pope sitting with guards and thedral. The taxi driver went to a Baptist his effectiveness comes BILISI, Georgia (CNS) — near a bustling Tbilisi bus hub. they remembered the larger state or- attendants at his side, adjusting his skull- church, and Cardinal Rodriguez Mara- from his authenticity. “It’s 8. Simplicity & humility Georgian children of parents Chachkhalia said that each of the phanages in which they lived before Living in a Vatican guest house instead of the apos- cap and blessing the camera. In another who could not — or would Caritas group houses is supervised by social workers brought them to the diaga had to advise him to use his GPS not charm. It’s Christian scene, the pope gets off a horse-drawn device to find theC atholic destination. charity, which is a whole tolic palace, carrying his own briefcase on a trip are just not — care for them were a caregiver like himself at all times, Caritas house in 2009. part of how the pope is and people will have to “get used carriage and walks slowly with his cane Tgetting ready for the day on a recent to assure that the children make it to “That was just an institution for or- When he finally arrived, the cardinal was lot more attractive than to it because we’ll see more of it,” Burke said. to a bench, where he takes off his sun hat, weekend morning in their group house school each day, that they eat and sleep phans. Here we are in a small family let into Viard House near Sacred Heart charm.” adjusts his glasses and again blesses the run by the Catholic charity, Caritas. on time, do their homework, learn to situation,” said Eradze. Cathedral by the parish priest, Father Burke said he believes camera with long, liquid movements of James Lyons. Archbishop John Dew was Among them was Alexandr Muse- take care of themselves and each oth- “They screamed at us, and we were “the pope wants to get be- his frail hand. It was a blessing, not just to shopping at the supermarket at the time, ridze, 16, who goes by “Sandro” and er, and relax and have fun “like all oth- many in the same room, boys with yond left and right” by get- 9. Compassion the world, but perhaps also to the birth of and when he returned with his shopping “Compassion and suffering with others is something ting people to focus on the this new means of mass communication, was an infant when his mother gave er children.” girls, and the food was bad,” recount- bags, he found one of the most influential Pope Francis has a knack for,” Burke said, and it’s es- Gospels, on God and his said Claudia Di Giovanni, manager of the him to her mother, who in turn hand- As he spoke, some of the children ed Museridze of his days in the now- cardinals in the Catholic Church waiting pecially evident when he embraces people and is total- Vatican Film Library. ed him over to social services when he he cares for were doing regular Sat- defunct state institution for orphan- in his kitchen. New Zealand church offi- truth and mercy. ly present one-on-one with an individual, even in large was 3. urday morning chores in their home ages in Tbilisi. cials checked if the other details of his “He’s a loyal son of the crowds. church,” who sees its task There were also Darina Eradze, 17, on the second floor of a building in “But when that place closed, I dis- visit were correctly supplied by Rome — as being like “a field hospi- Pope encourages people to whose mother put her in a state-run the middle of a compound. Within the covered this place. It was like a para- and they were, much to everyone’s relief. tal” that runs to and helps visit retired priests, nuns orphanage four years ago and moved compound, Caritas also offers free vo- dise for me,” he said. 10. Energy to Greece, and Anri Abashidze, 18, who cational training centers for neighbor- Chachkhalia, the caregiver, said he’d people who are hurting, he Burke said for a 76-year-old, the pope “has a lot of energy and we’re going to be in for an VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Calling homes was 10 when his godmother took him hood children 18 and under who want left a higher paying job in a govern- Bishops take fight against said. interesting ride!” for retired priests and nuns “sanctuaries The pope is not advocating from his vagrant mother and placed to study auto mechanics, woodcarving ment ministry in order to work at the corruption into the pews of holiness,” Pope Francis asked Cath- him in state care. and iconology. Caritas group houses, because helping a “feel-good” religion of “I’m olics to visit those who spent their lives CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) — OK-you’re-OK-Catholicism,” “These are children who have no The compound has classrooms for the children fulfilled him more. sharing the Gospel and caring for others. mother or father, or a father who is al- English and other language lessons, a “We don’t stay here as guards, we The bishops of southern Africa said Burke said, but talks about the In his morning Mass homily Oct. 18, the corruption is rampant in the region and coholic or a mother who is in a bad sit- dining hall where the neighborhood’s are teaching them the experiences of truth of the Gospel that in- pope described retired clergy and reli- called on all Catholics to take a pledge uation, who has no place to stay,” said elderly can get free meals, and an Or- life, and when the kid has nobody and cludes mercy and forgiveness. gious as “good priests and good Sisters, not to pay or offer bribes. “If you expe- “The Gospel is not there aged and bearing the weight of solitude, one of the group house’s five caregiv- thodox Church built by Caritas in 2010 he wants to have somebody and no rience corruption, report it,” the bishops to make us feel good. The waiting for the Lord to knock on the doors ers, 26-year-old Jimmy Chachkhalia. for the home’s children who, like most one is around, I can be a friend. It gives of South Africa, Botswana and Swaziland Gospel is there and makes of their hearts. Let’s not forget them,” he He said Georgia’s government in- Georgians, are Orthodox Christians. me a good feeling. We are not here for urged in a pastoral letter, noting that very practical demands on said during the Mass in the Domus Sanc- stitutions for children without parents “When I came to our house, I liked the $200 (monthly) payment,” he said. “bribery, collusion and all other forms of us,” and one of those de- tae Marthae, according to Vatican Radio. closed in 2009, and that organizations it because it was small,” said Eradze, Chachkhalia said he was tired be- corruption thrive in conditions of secre- mands is to “tell people the Pope Francis spoke about how Moses, like Caritas and other nongovernmen- who was cleaning the group house’s cause he had worked the night shift cy and concealment, and they persist be- truth and walk with them John the Baptist and St. Paul all endured tal organizations had been filling the long exterior balcony, sharing a mop and was waiting for a colleague to re- cause we allow them to continue.” Cor- to the Lord,” Burke said. suffering, but the Lord never abandoned gap by creating the family-oriented with another girl. place him so he could go to his own ruption “destroys our trust” and harms “The pope’s picture them. They were filled with energy when group houses for children, using pri- “We are like brothers and sisters, home for the day to spend time with the community, they said, noting that should have one of those they began their service, he said; then vate as well as government funds. and this home [is] ours,” said Muse- his wife and their 3-year-old daughter. “when bribery becomes a way of life for warning labels” much like challenges came and eventually the end Caritas runs five different such ridze, as he unpacked a bag of grocer- He yawned, paused a bit, then said civil servants, business people or church a pack of cigarettes, he of life. Pope Francis said when he thinks houses in the capital, Tbilisi, where ies in the house’s spacious and sunny the group house job “in reality . . . is a personnel, their real responsibilities are said, but with the words, of the closing days of St. Paul’s life, “My 50 children ages 8-18 live together in kitchen. struggle; I cannot be the biological fa- put aside in pursuit of making money for heart remembers those sanctuaries of themselves.” “Danger: This man could groups of 10, with separate bedrooms “We are like at home, and every day ther or mother, and I am always say- apostolicity and sanctity, rest homes for change your life.” for boys and girls, mostly three to a in the morning, we write a list of who ing [to the children], ‘I am just your priests and Sisters.” room, said Chachkhalia, who majored will do what and who will cook, or friend.’” 12 classifieds theleaven.com | OCTOBER 25, 2013 october 25, 2013 | theleaven.com calendar 13

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Registration closing Mass will begin at 7 p.m. on the fi- annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. A Taize prayer will be held Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. includes paid vacation and sick leave, as well as health, den- resentative in the Kansas City metro, Lawrence, Topeka begins at 8 a.m., followed by the run at 9 nal evening. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 3. The cost to attend is a in Annunciation Chapel on the campus of tal, optical insurance in addition to other benefit options. To and the Seneca - Sabetha area. Ideal for a determined, high Have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Inquire a.m. To register, visit the website at: www. freewill donation. the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity apply, submit resume by email to: [email protected]. energy, high expectation, professional, self-disciplined, Home Improvement about our fresh, unique approach to care. ComfortCare saintmatthews.org or call (785) 232-5012. Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leaven- independent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn a Homes, a local, family-owned care option, opened its first 119th St., Leawood, will host a par- Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas City, Kan., worth. For more information, visit the web- Federal funding coordinator (grant writer) - Catholic better-than-average income. We provide top-rated financial Adept Home Improvements home in 2005. We have now grown to four homes located 28-30 Charities of Northeast Kansas is looking for a full-time products to our members and their families and will provide Where quality still counts! in Overland Park and Leawood. All of our homes are located St. Matthew Church, 2700 S.E. ish mission from Oct. 28 - 30 at will host a musical concert by recording site at: www.marillaccenter.org or call (913) federal funding coordinator (grant writer) who will obtain excellent benefits and training. Please contact John A. Ma- Basement finishing, minutes from highways I-35 or I-435, allowing easy access Virginia, Topeka, will host its fall 7 - 8 p.m., followed by a social in artist Amanda Vernon on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. 680-2342. financial resources to meet the organization’s goals and ob- hon, general agent, for more information or an interview by Kitchens and baths, from anywhere in the Kansas City metropolitan area includ- 27 festival celebration on Oct. 27 the parish hall. Father Jim Sichko, who has at Sacred Heart Church, 2646 S. 34th St., jectives. Secures funding from government sources (includ- sending an email to: [email protected], by phone at Electrical and plumbing, ing Lee’s Summit, Shawnee, Liberty and Olathe. To learn from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A homemade been referred to as the “voice of laughter, Kansas City, Kan. Vernon has appeared on St. Agnes School, Roeland Park, ing federal, state, county, and city) as well as the tracking (785) 408-8806 or at 1275 Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612. Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 more or take a tour, call Courtney Minter at (913) 609-1891 turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be storytelling and praise,” will lead. Father Jim EWTN’s “Life on the Rock” and has released class of 2014, will host a bingo and reporting requirements for funds received. EEO. Duties: or visit the website at: www.Comfort CareKC.com. Researches and identifies federal funding prospects. Works House painting served. The cost to attend is $9 for adults; currently serves as pastor of St. Mark Par- five albums. Vernon will perform original 8 night on Nov. 8 starting at 7 p.m. with appropriate staff to obtain information needed to write Services Interior and exterior; wall paper removal. $3 or free with a donation of two nonper- ish in Richmond, Ken. This is a family event, songs from her new album “Interior Gaze,” Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost to and submit proposals to funding agencies. Compiles, writes, Power washing, fences, decks. vacation ishable food items for children ages 10 and with stories for all ages. which was inspired by Blessed John Paul II’s attend is $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Cost and edits grant proposals and applications from conception Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, 30 years experience. References. Reasonable rates. under. There will also be games for adults theology of the body. There is no cost to at- includes admission, five bingo cards and through submission, exhibiting strong writing skills and ex- 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace broken Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully ceptional command of grammar, spelling and punctuation. and children, bingo, a sweet shop, jewelry tend. free popcorn. All proceeds go toward the springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry and pa- furnished; sleeps four. 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Call Schedule for winter months and save some money. 25 years bazaar and turkey, beef and homemade host their 4th annual 5K and turkey and ham dinner will be served from vides an experience and format to allow the director of institutional funding. Develops appropriate (913) 940-2959. experience and fully insured. You won’t find better work out Pilgrimage to France with St. Thérèse - Lourdes, Paris, Li- chicken and noodles dinner on Oct. 27 one mile fun run on Nov. 2. Reg- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Carryout dinners are avail- Christian men to develop a deeper and more contacts/relationships with funding representatives. Works 2 there. I personally take pride in every job, no matter the size. sieux, Normandy. Sept. 8 - Sept. 18, 2014. From Kansas City, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost to attend istration is open on the website able. 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There will also be a country store, si- Men for Christ weekend will be held Nov. 8 Responds to strategic organizational priorities as expressed (816) 322-0006 (home) or (816) 214-0156 (mobile). expert. Call Mike at (913) 991-3955. For rent be raffle drawings, baked goods, and crafts ceeds will help with the interior face-lift of lent auction, bingo, kids’ games, a beer gar- - 10 at the Tall Oaks Conference Center, by the director of institutional funding. Participates in busi- for sale. Curé of Ars Church. den, cakewalk, basket and jewelry booths, Linwood. To register, visit the website at: ness development outreach activities as appropriate. Quali- Quilted Memories - Your Kansas City Longarm shop is STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement finish, For rent - 410 Myers Drive, Tonganoxie. $1,400 a month. 3 fications: Demonstrates passion for the mission of Catholic and much more. www.markedmenforchrist.org or call Marc open in downtown Overland Park! Machine quilting ser- bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: paint- BR, 2.5 BA. Approximately 2,010 square feet with a finished Sacred Heart Parish, Paxico, will host its The Catholic Education Foundation’s Charities of Northeast Kansas. Bachelor’s degree and a vices. Custom designed memory quilts from your T-shirt ing, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glaz- walk-out basement. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and Williams at (913) 306-2803. minimum of three years of successful federal grant proposal collections, photos, baby clothes, college memorabilia, etc. ing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579-1835. a large, fenced yard. Enjoy an easy commute and a quiet annual old-fashioned home-smoked Ger- Gaudeamus dinner will recognize past The St. Anthony’s Guild of Sacred Heart - writing experience. Preserves the ethical standards of Cath- We specialize in memorial quilts – wrapping you in your Email: [email protected]. Member of Holy Trinity, neighborhood. Call (913) 232-6797. man sausage supper from noon - 5 p.m. on “Angels Among Us,” the CEF school of ex- St. Joseph Parish will host its annual bake Holy Family Altar Society will host olic Charities of Northeast Kansas and the development cherished memories. For information or to schedule a free Lenexa. Oct. 27 at the parish hall in Newbury, one cellence and celebrate Catholic education and craft sale from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. its annual chili supper and turkey profession. Effective communication skills: written, verbal, consultation, call (913) 649-2704. To see samples, visit the mile north of Paxico. The cost to attend is: at the 10-year reunion of Gaudeamus at 6 3 at St. Joseph’s Church basement hall, 227 bingo on Nov. 9 at Mejak Hall, 513 nonverbal, presentation. Ability to listen and take direction. 9 website at: www.quiltedmemoriesllc.com. Swalms Organizing Service - Reducing Clutter - Enjoy an Roommate $9 for adults; $3.50 for children ages 6 - 12; p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Overland Park Con- SW Van Buren St., Topeka. Ohio, Kansas City, Kan. Doors open Self-starter and ability to work well independently and with Organized Home! Basement, garage, attic, shop, storage diverse individuals and groups. Experience working with the Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block rooms - any room organized! Belongings sorted, boxed and Roommate - Roommate wanted in a gated community. $2.50 for children ages 2 - 5. There will also vention Center. Catholic education may be at 5:30 p.m., the chili supper begins at 6:15 budgeting process. High motivation for success coupled and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation labeled, items hauled or taken for recycling, trash bagged. Beautiful home with a finished basement, full BR, private be bingo, games and a silent auction. beyond the reach of many, but it is within St. Leo Church, Horton, will host its fall p.m., and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost with diplomacy, tact, excellent organizational, project man- bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 829- For before and after photos, visit: www.swalmsorganizing. BA, partial kitchen, and walk-out basement entry. Brand- yours. After all, it’s our children’s future! soup luncheon from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Nov. to attend is a $15 donation. For tickets, call agement, and customer relations skills. Ability to set priori- 4336. com. Over 20 years of organizing experience; insured. Call new/remodeled. No pets and nonsmoker. Lenexa. $850 per The Leavenworth Region of ACCW quar- Every dollar raised funds scholarships for 3. There will be religious articles, prizes, a Sandy Cannon at (913) 396-1564 or Cathy ties and meet deadlines while working under pressure. Will- Tillar at (913) 375-9115. month. If interested, call Marie at (913) 744-1709. ingness to work during evenings and weekends as needed. terly luncheon and meeting will be held children in need. For more information, country store, bingo, and fun games for all Schneider at the church office at (913) 371- CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Organize, fix, assemble, call (913) 647-0344 or visit the website at: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, install! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional organizer and Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full line on Oct. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Par- ages. 1561. No one under the age of 21 is admit- Outlook. Located in Overland Park. Benefits include medical, “HONEY-DO-LIST” specialist. Call today for a free consulta- of home remodeling services. Don’t move — remodel! John- for sale ish hall, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth. www.cefks.org. ted. dental, vision, life and disability, 403(b), paid time off. To tion at (913) 271-5055. Insured. References. Visit our web- son county area. Call for a free quote. (913) 709-8401. Bring a covered dish, used cards, used Holy Trinity Church, Paola, will host its fall apply, complete application, and job-specific questions can site at: www.KOATINDUSTRIES.com. For sale - Exclusive rights for two burial easements at Res- stamps, items for the ditty bags, and pen- Holy Angels Parish, Basehor, will host its bazaar on Nov. 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. “Encounter With God’s Call” is a campus be found on the website at: www.catholiccharitiesks.org. Perfect Roof - Free estimates; roofing repairs if needed. Hail urrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Rd. These easements nies for the seminarians in our archdiocese. annual craft fair from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on There will be a turkey dinner, bingo, cake- visit to Conception Seminary College, Brick mason - Brick, stone, tile and flat work. 19 years of and wind damage inspections. Insured and reasonable. Call are located in the mausoleum, corridor Queen of Holy Rosa- For more information, contact Judy Brose Nov. 2 at Father Quinlan Hall, 154th and walk, country store, and children’s games. Conception, Mo., the weekend of Nov. 9 - Director of institutional funding (grant development) - residential/commercial experience. FREE QUOTES - KC met- (816) 288-1693. ry, tier C, crypts 107. Today’s selling price at this level would Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is looking for a full- ro area. Small and large jobs accepted. Call Jim at (913) 485- be $12,000. We are offering this space for $9,000 (or best by email at: [email protected] or call Leavenworth Rd., Basehor. Twenty-five The cost to attend is $8 for adults; $4 for 10. Men ages 16 and older are invited to go time director of institutional funding (grant development) to 4307. www.facebook.com/faganmasonry. The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your drywall offer). Contact Ambrose Kelly at (913) 649-9691. (913) 773-8334. booths will feature items ranging from children under the age of 10. Takeout din- with Father Scott Wallisch to sample col- work to obtain financial resources to meet the goals and ob- problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall damage — dried flower arrangements to woodwork- ners will be available from noon - 2:30 lege seminary life. There is no cost and no jectives of CCNEK. Directs all Catholic Charities grant writ- ALL AREA CATHOLICS WELCOME from water stains and stress cracks to texture repairs and For sale - 1998 BMW 635. $2,000 or best offer. New radia- The “Exploring the Gifts of the Holy Spir- ing and wreaths to jewelry and Christmas p.m. The cost for a takeout dinner is $9 for pressure. For more information or to regis- ing activities by securing funding from institutional, gov- Christ the King Parish Federal Credit Union skim coating. We provide professional, timely repairs and tor, belts, brakes and oil change. Call (913) 579-5276. ernment (federal, state, city and county) and United Way it” seminar will continue from 2 - 4 p.m. on crafts. The event is sponsored by the Cath- adults; $5 for children. ter, visit the website at: kckvocations.com. 5417 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan. leave the job site clean! Lead-certified and insured! Serving olic Women’s Organization of the parish sources as well as the tracking and reporting requirements Good Car Loan and Share Loan Rates the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655. Heirloom quality American Girl doll furniture Oct. 27 in the Glowacki Room at St. Pius for funds received. EEO. Duties: Researches and identifies (913) 287-8448 or (913) 980-2192 Bedsandthreads.com X Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission. The and is planned to coincide with the annual Brian J. Nelson, a Catholic com- The 11th annual Gift Gallery of Kansas City new public, private, and government funding prospects. Hours: 7 - 9 p.m., Mon., Wed., Fri. Exterior painting, drywall projects, wood rot repair, Avoid shipping charges; pickup in Shawnee topic is understanding God’s unconditional craft fair at Basehor High School. For more poser and convert to the faith, will will be held Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Supervises grant development staff responsible for writing bathroom and kitchen remodels, and tile work - Quality Call John Hember at (913) 631-4060. love. Call Jim Fisher at (913) 236-4534 for information, contact Annie Clark at (913) 4 appear on “The Journey Home” Curé of Ars School, 9401 Mission Rd., and monitoring grants. Evaluates individual and team per- Tim the Handyman - Small jobs, faucets, garbage dispos- products. 20 years experience. References. Call (913) 206- St. Joseph, Shawnee, parishioner 724-2212. formance, provides feedback/coaching to ensure plans are more information. If you missed the first program on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. on Leawood. The gift gallery is a shopping als, toilets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, painting, wall ceiling 4524. session, you will be brought up to date. EWTN to discuss his journey to the Cath- event that brings together more than 40 achieved, and supports staff in development of career goals. repair, wood rot, siding, decks, doors, windows, and gutter Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceil- Works with appropriate staff to obtain information needed cleaning. Call (913) 526-1844. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA ing lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. Mem- A pancake breakfast will be held olic Church. Nelson currently works as the artisans and vendors selling unique and to write and submit proposals to funding agencies. Com- *Commercial & residential ber of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. Call Silver A Daughters of Isabella meeting will be from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 3 at St. director of sacred liturgy and music at the upscale items in a festive atmosphere. All piles, writes, and edits grant proposals and applications Quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price! - Wood rot * Lawn renovation *Mowing Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Rossiter Hall, 3 Peter Parish center, 425 N. 15th St. Lawrence Campus Center in Lawrence. proceeds are donated to local nonprofit from conception through submission, exhibiting strong and house painting. Fiber cement siding/James Hardie. Win- * Clean-up and hauling Assumption Church, Topeka. The covered St., Kansas City, Kan., to benefit children’s charities. The cost to attend is $3 writing skills and exceptional command of grammar, spell- dow replace or repair, decks, basements and baths. Interior * Dirt grading/installation ing and punctuation for private foundations. Researches dish luncheon will being at noon. the Sisters, Servants of Mary. The Sisters, Benedictine Sister Mary Irene at the door. For more information, visit the and exterior painting. Call Mike at (913) 991-3955. * Landscape design MISCELLANEOUS Servants of Mary are a religious community and remains apprised of poverty trends and public policy * Free estimates Nowell will lead a retreat, entitled website at: www.giftgallerykc.com. changes that impact the agency’s clientele. Participates Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo and Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! Donate a vehicle. Make a difference. Donate your vehicle All are invited to attend the Sacred that provides in-home nursing care for per- 7 “Pleading, Cursing, Praising: The in the agency’s advocacy efforts. Works with appropriate south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 to Catholic Charities to support those in need. Your tax-de- Heart - St. Joseph Parish mission, sons who are dying or terminally ill. They Psalms Teach Us To Pray,” on Nov. St. Rose School, Garnett, will host its an- staff to ensure required reports are submitted in a timely ductible donation of a vehicle helps children and families 27-30 titled “Work Out Your Salvation,” provide these services free of charge. The 7 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Sophia Spir- nual craft show and bierock sale on Nov. manner for all grants received. Maintains internal tracking Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming you, Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. served by Catholic Charities and is an environmentally wise cost to attend is $6 for adults; $4 for chil- system for this function. Prepares reports on the grant presented by author, speaker, ituality Center, Atchison. Sister Irene was a 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vendor booths are seek hope and help from compassionate, experienced Cath- Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive prices, de- way to recycle your vehicle. Cars for KC Kids is a partnership and television host of EWTN Father Wade dren ages 10 and younger. Tickets can be member of the committee on illuminations still available. funding efforts as requested by business development and olic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a free consultation, call (913) pendable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. between Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Catho- senior management. Develops and stewards appropriate 422-0610; send an email to: [email protected]; or visit the Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. lic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Call (866) 430-9499 contacts/relationships with funding representatives. Works website at: www.teresakiddlawyer.com. We moved! Come or visit our website at: www.cars4 kckids.com. with program and service sites staff to position the business check out our new office in Lenexa. Heating and cooling repair and replacement - Call Joe Stair lifts & More We’ll lift you up! development department as the centralized grants man- with JB Design and Service. Licensed and insured with Scooter/bath/wheelchair/pool agement area for all private and government grant funding MEDICATION SETUP & MANAGEMENT - RN support visits 20 years experience. Member of Divine Mercy Parish. wanted to buy for the organization. Responds to strategic organizational for filling weekly pill boxes & managing medication. Afford- Call Joe at (913) 915-6887. 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Scripture Readings mark my words thirtieth week of ordinary time

Oct. 27 Thirtieth SUNDAY Hear’s proof I’m not such a good reader IN ORDINARY TIME Sir 35: 12-14, 16-18 o parking • A political ad in the last to the mistake bug. A couple Ps 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23 aloud.” presidential campaign sug- of weeks ago, the Vatican 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 16-18 I got a gested a particular candi- had to yank from the shelves Lk 18: 9-14 good laugh date for A Better Amercia. some 6,000 medals marking “Nout of seeing this sign in “I • Residents who drive the the pontificate of Pope Fran- Oct. 28 Judge You When You Use roads of Los Angeles should cis. The front featured the SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES Eph 2: 19-22 Poor Grammar,” by Sharon have been very comforted pope; the reverse side had a Ps 19: 2-5 Eliza Nichols. Father by a sign touting road im- rendering of Jesus calling St. Lk 6: 12-16 Well, I shouldn’t have provements that read: Your Matthew, a favorite Scrip- been so amused at the above Mark Goldasich Tax Dallors At Work. ture passage of Pope Fran- Oct. 29 error. Little did I know that, • A school in Pentuck- cis. Unfortunately, the Ital- Tuesday Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of on Oct. 4, a similar mistake Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He et, Mass., no doubt needs ian state mint made a “little” Rom 8: 18-25 would find its way into the educational help as its sign error in the Latin wording Ps 126: 1-6 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. Lk 13: 18-21 pages of The Leaven. Did outside reads: Support Pen- around the scene: Jesus was you catch it? A few readers tucket Scolarship Fund. spelled “Lesus.” While some Oct. 30 did and brought it to our saw my slip-up. • An ad in a newspaper blamed the error on the “Le- Wednesday attention. Seeking to salve my offered help for under- suits,” Jesuit author Father Rom 8: 26-30 Naturally, the error wounded pride, I went achieving students through Jim Martin wondered in a Ps 13: 4-6 was on the front page, in a in search of others in the “A Guide to Pinpointing tweet “how Mary’s husband Lk 13: 22-30 headline, and in BIG letters. newspaper business and Your Child’s Leaning Prob- Loseph feels about it.” Oct. 31 The story was about Joyce elsewhere who have public- lems.” Mistakes will happen in Thursday DiDonato, an international- ly embarrassed themselves. • A newspaper (maybe life, no matter how careful Rom 8: 31b-39 ly famous mezzo-soprano, It didn’t take long to find at Atlanta’s Centers for we are. And many of those, Ps 109: 21-22, 26-27, 30-31 who visited her alma mater, some fellow flubbers: Disease Control and Pre- thank God, are not that big Lk 13: 31-35 St. Ann School in Prairie • A couple of (former?) vention?) had this mangled a deal. Rather than beating Village. The headline read: street department workers headline: Championdip ourselves up over being Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS “Here Me Roar.” If you say wanted to keep citizens plague presented. less than perfect, we should Rv 7: 2-4, 9-14 it out loud or sound it out in safe by painting SOTP and • Another newspaper ran take to heart the soothing Ps 24: 1-4ab, 5-6 your head, it seems fine. But SHCOOL at intersections. this memorable correction: advice of St. Jane Frances de 1 Jn 3: 1-3 when you look at it closely, Guess they figured this “Henninger’s band mate Eric Chantal: “No matter what Mt 5: 1-12a it doesn’t make any sense. might get people to notice, Lyday ‘was on drugs,’ should happens, be gentle with Yes, I was done in by a more than the “traditional” have read ‘was on drums.’” yourself.” Nov. 2 homophone — words that • A newspaper arti- Still, I pledge to watch THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE spelling of these words. FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS’ DAY) are pronounced the same, • A sign for the village of cle boasted the following out for those homophones Wis 3: 1-9 but have different spellings Crestwood had this to say: headline: “Want to spell like in the future, because you Ps 23: 1-6 and very different meanings. “English is our language. No a champ? Read Wenster’s can never be two careful, Rom 5: 5-11 Obviously, the correct word excetions. Learn it.” I hope dictionary.” rite? Occasionally, though, Jn 6: 37-40 for that headline was “hear,” the citizens there took their • And perhaps the person won mite slip inn. And wen not “here.” Since I don’t like own advice. who wrote this headline that happens, theirs nothing to do anything in a mediocre • A flyer for a weight read that dictionary above: ewe can due about it. fashion when it comes to loss program posted on a “Missippi’s literacy program The Leaven, it’s fitting that telephone pole wanted 75 shows improvement.” Find The Leaven some 52,000-plus readers peaple. Sadly, no one is immune in these places In the beginning Online www.theleaven.com God works his justice through us Facebook figure sits in front for the poor. At the time that paign fund could make a www.facebook.com/ of the courthouse. Sirach was written, wid- big difference on how that theleavenkc She holds scales in ows and orphans especially judge rules on a case. In that one hand. And she lacked economic and polit- situation, Lady Justice must Ais blindfolded. ical clout. In that patriar- not be blindfolded. Twitter That is how we often chal society, they were lost In general, transparency @theleavenkc picture justice. We want all without a man. and openness help to create persons to be equal in the Father Mike Stubbs In our own day and age, an atmosphere in which eyes of the law. To do that, there are still groups of peo- justice can flourish. And we seek to ignore their sta- Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of ple who lack economic and God wills justice. That is the Who to contact about . . . tus, the details of their life. Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and political clout. They may point that our reading from That way, we believe that has a degree in Scripture from Harvard not necessarily be widows Sirach is making. It calls us University. Story ideas we can avoid favoritism. and orphans. Instead, im- to be aware and knowledge- [email protected] On the other hand, migrants, low-pay workers, able about those seeking Sunday’s first reading — Sir nor to the widow when she unwed mothers, and single justice, especially the Calendar notices 35:12-14, 16-18 — takes the pours out her complaint.” parents come to mind. Their underprivileged. That way, [email protected] opposite approach to arrive The rich and the pow- voices also must be heard, if God can work through us to at justice. It proclaims that erful find it all too easy to we are to have true justice bring justice to our world. Anniversary notices “the Lord is a God of justice, make their voices heard. in our world. “The prayer of the lowly [email protected] who knows no favorites.” They can drown out the For that to happen, pierces the clouds; it does But to avoid favoritism, pleas for help that come perhaps we need to open not rest till it reaches its Eagle Scouts God purposefully listens to from the poor. That is why our eyes, rather than close goal, nor will it withdraw [email protected] the voices of those whom the reading from the Book them. For example, the fact till the Most High responds, society typically would ig- of Sirach expresses special that someone has made a judges justly and affirms the Advertising nore: “The Lord is not deaf concern for widows and significant contribution right” (Sir 35:17-18). [email protected] to the wail of the orphan, orphans — in other words, to a judge’s political cam-

to the director of the United Nations’ Food mately a third of worldwide food production, Pope francis and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. “one of the fruits of the ‘throwaway culture’ Pope Francis denounced widespread “The tragic condition in which millions of that often sacrifices men and women to the hunger due to wasted food as a symptom hungry and malnourished people, among idols of profit and consumption; a sad sign of a “throwaway culture,” and called for them many children, live today” is “one of of the ‘globalization of indifference,’ which greater effort to build a worldwide “culture the most serious challenges for humanity,” is slowly ‘habituating’ us to the suffering of of encounter and solidarity” instead. The Pope Francis wrote. others, as if it were something normal.” pope’s words appeared in his annual mes- The pope called the waste of food, which, — CNS sage for World Food Day, Oct. 16, addressed according to the FAO, accounts for approxi- 16 Local news theleaven.com | october 25, 2013 Teach us to pray Christ’s Peace House of Prayer offers something for everyone

By Joe Bollig [email protected] Fees and support To support the ministry, the ASTON — The woman had House of Prayer charges fees based left the Catholic faith years on length of stay and meals. ago as a teenager. As far as she “We have a standard rate, but was concerned, that door was no one is turned away for financial closedE and behind her. reasons,” said Eimer. “If you can’t Nevertheless, when she was invit- afford the standard rate, give what ed to accompany a group to Christ’s you can afford. We want you here. Peace House of Prayer near Easton, she We’ve had people stay for a dollar, agreed. while others who are generous have And then the unexpected happened. given more to support us. People There, seated under the Divine say we’re inexpensive.” Mercy image in the chapel, she heard Donations to the ministry are a voice calling her back to Christ and gratefully received. the church. “The Holy Spirit reached out to her while she was here and she came How to get there home,” said Vince Eimer, director of The House of Prayer is only an the House of Prayer. “She is now re- hour’s drive from Lawrence, Topeka, most of Johnson County, and some ceiving the sacraments again.” Leaven photo by Joe Bollig Not everyone who comes to Christ’s parts of the Greater Kansas City The relaxing atmosphere of Christ’s Peace House of Prayer offers a place of quiet and rest in a metropolitan area. Peace House of Prayer will have such a spiritual setting. dramatic experience. It’s only 40 minutes from Kan- They will, however, have an oppor- something of shorter duration, the enced a day of silence and solitude,” sas City, Kan., and 20 minutes from Atchison and Leavenworth. tunity to experience prayer in a way House of Prayer also offers daylong re- said Eimer. “I’ll sit down with a person Christ’s Peace House of Prayer and setting that is today quite rare. treats. These have been used for small and ask questions and listen to their groups, parish staff, Serra Clubs and responses. I’ll look at where they are is located at 22019 Meagher Road, Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, situat- two miles from Easton. For direc- lay communities affiliated with reli- spiritually and what they’re looking ed on 120 acres of fields and woods, is tions, call (913) 773-8255. the archdiocesan ministry of contem- gious orders. One group was as small for.” plative prayer. as five, and another was as large as 45. Non-Catholics are welcome and can “What we are offering is a place of “One of the things we have done to find something for them, too. make the chapel more attractive is to Prayer powerhouse quiet and rest, of peace and prayer, and “Everyone is welcome, except for “Our main mission here is to pray also a venue for groups and individu- add pews and kneelers to facilitate eu- hate groups,” said Eimer. “We really for the archdiocese, the people of als to come and have a retreat,” said charistic adoration,” said Eimer. want to be an aid for all people to find the archdiocese,” said Eimer. “If peo- Eimer. “[They] may either participate Of course, a person doesn’t have to Christ in their life and God’s path for ple can’t come to us, we will pray for in a retreat we offer or bring their own be part of a group to visit the House them.” their individual needs. They can call retreat master.” of Prayer. Persons can make individual “Our spiritual direction and teach- or email us a prayer request.” The House of Prayer has a great deal visits of any duration. Visitors are al- ing is Catholic, and everything is Call the House of Prayer at (913) of flexibility in terms of accommodat- ways welcome. deeply rooted in our Catholic path- 773-8255 or send your requests to: ing groups and individuals in a vari- “Tours are always available, if peo- way,” he continued. “We believe any- [email protected] or info ety of spiritual exercises. People may ple are curious and just want to drop one can find the value of a nice, restful christspeace.com. come for an afternoon, a day, a week- in and see what the place is like,” said place that is about spiritual truths and end, a week or even longer. Eimer. matters, even if they are not Catho- Recently, the House of Prayer be- Contemplative prayer days are on lic.” love him and love their neighbor more, gan offering specialized weekend re- every third Saturday of the month, and The goal of a stay at the House of and become more a channel of his treats once a month, which are open all are welcome to participate. Prayer is for every person to take grace,” he continued. “We want them to anyone. Past retreats have focused The House of Prayer can “custom something valuable home. to develop skills to become deeply on themes of prayer, discernment and design” a retreat for groups or individ- “Hopefully, people will [come here spiritual people.” virtue. uals that can include eucharistic adora- and find] a spiritual exercise that is re- For information about Christ’s The next weekend retreat, Nov. 1 to tion, the Liturgy of the Hours, spiritual ally beneficial and that they can take Peace House of Prayer, call (913) 773- 3, will be an intensive contemplative reading, contemplative walks and indi- home and make part of their daily life,” 8255, visit the website at: www.christs retreat. The Dec. 13-14 retreat will be vidual spiritual direction. said Eimer. peace.org, or the Facebook page at: on St. Thomas Aquinas as a spiritual Sometimes people aren’t sure what “We want them to develop tools so www.facebook.com/ChristsPeace guide. to do and just need a little guidance. they will become more intimate with HouseOfPrayer. For individuals who would like “A lot of people haven’t experi- Jesus, because by [doing this] they will

Mary Margaret (Ormsby) and Bob Malley, “We are proud to be a locally members owned family funeral home of Curé of Ars Parish, serving our community.” Leawood, will cele- brate their 65th wed- ding an- niversary on Oct. 25 with a dinner hosted by their eight children. The couple was married on Oct. 23, 1948, at Visitation Church in Kansas City, Mo. Their children and their spouses are: Rob Malley; Betsy and Randy Funeral home • crematory • Memorial chapels McWhirter; Terry Malley; Susan and Jim Eagan; Peggy and Charlie Collins; Mary Anne and Gary Wilson; Dennis and Nancy 10901 Johnson Drive Malley; and Maureen and Kevin O’Toole. Shawnee, Kansas 66203 They also have 19 grandchildren and three Telephone 913-631-5566 great-grandchildren. Fax 913-631-2236 Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversaries; or Gregg Amos www.amosfamily.com send an email to: [email protected].