Open Wide Our Hearts

John Shelby Spong

Southwest Kansas The Catholic Church in Kansas History Diocese archivist pens book on Catholic place names in Kansas Page 7 CNewspaper of the Catholicatholic Diocese of Dodge City www.dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Vol. LIII, No. 16 Sunday, December 9, 2018 Autistic child provides lesson to papal audience Advent Set out in haste

The Most Rev. John B. Brungardt, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City

e celebrate the second Sunday of Advent Wtoday. We prepare for the coming of the Lord on Decem- ber 25, in the Eucharist, and at the end of ti me. I refl ect on the powerful and meaningful prayers used at Holy Mass this season. For example, the collect (opening prayer):

Almighty and merciful God, Vati can Media / ACI Prensa may no earthly undertaking (Español, Pagina 9) In an att empt to reign in her wild child, also so free in front of God?” he added. hinder those who set out in uring a General Audience at the the boy’s mother approached the podium He then off ered prayers for the child, haste to meet your Son, Vatican on Nov. 28, one very to apologize and collect her son. She adding “Let’s ask the grace [of God] that but may our learning of Dexcited litt le boy stole the limelight, reportedly explained to the pope that her he may speak.” heavenly wisdom breaking through crowds to play and roll son is mute – and to the surprise of crowds, Notably, the boy and his family came gain us admittance to his around at the pope’s feet. To the horror of Pope Francis told the mother and security from the pope’s homeland, Argenti na. As company. his mother, the boy managed to get free of to let the child conti nue playing. the presumably very embarrassed mother Who lives and reigns with you her clutches and ran onto the podium. The “This child cannot speak. He is mute. But he exited the stage, Francis smiled and could in the unity of the Holy Spirit, child ran on for a closer look – and began can communicate,” the pope told the crowd be seen leaning towards Bishop Georg one God, for ever and ever. pulling on the sleeves of a Swiss guardsman of hundreds. “He is free, free and unruly. But Ganswein, whispering that the boy “is and playing behind the ponti ff ’s chair. he is free. He made me think of myself. Am I Argenti nian. Undisciplined.” -- Reuters We “set out in haste” to welcome Jesus, with enthusiasm and love. We put Jesus fi rst, not Sister Veronice Born, other worldly things. A new litur- OPEN WIDE gical season is a ti me for me to CSJ, dies at 87 rededicated myself to the Lord, as He comes in history, mystery, and majesty. I ask for Jesus’ help OUR HEARTS in putti ng aside my selfi shness, my laziness, my failures to love. — the enduring call to love — “In the Gospel this Sunday John the Bapti st tells us to ‘prepare the way of the Lord’ (Luke 3:4). He is talking not about the babe in the manger but about the adult U.S. Bishops release pastoral Christ soon to begin his public ministry. This prayer presents our lett er against racism response to Christ’s call to join ALTIMORE— The U.S. that have re-emerged in American his company” (from the USCCB Conference of Catholic society in the last few years,” read website). BBishops (USCCB) have a statement by Bishop Shelton Let us join Christ this Ad- released a pastoral lett er, “Open J. Fabre, of Houma-Thibodaux, vent, and set out in haste to Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc meet Him daily in our lives this ister Veronice Born, 87, entered eternal life to Love, A Pastoral Lett er Against Committee Against Racism and Advent and beyond. Our Savior Nov. 30, 2018 in Marian Hall at Mt. St. Mary’s Racism.” Chair of the Sub-committee on will be with us, He loves us so SConvent, Wichita She was born the seventh “The entire body of bishops African American Aff airs within the much! of 11 children to John Philip Born and Anna Frances felt the need to address the Cultural Diversity Committ ee. + Bishop John Paulie in Parsons on Jan. 15, 1931 and given the name topic of racism, once again, aft er “Pastoral letters from the full Christi na Mae. She att ended elementary school and witnessing the deterioration of body of bishops are rare, few and For more Advent resources, see the beginning of her secondary educati on in St. Paul. the public discourse, and episodes far between. But at key moments usccb.org/advent. She entered the Congregation of Sisters of of violence and animosity with in history the bishops have come Conti nued on Page 2 racial and xenophobic overtones, Conti nued on Page 11 Page 2 December 9, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic The fire of prayer:to trust, to watch, to wait he fire of prayer has been a day. He remakes us into Advent- Many do not feel anything in that prayer is Dry because the Lord is Tstranger to me for many years. Catholics. prayer: having no fire, they have no beyond anything you can sense, or An old and dear friend wrote Do not be surprised that there is warmth, no comfort, no expansion imagine, or feel, or rest in. When that to me the other day. It was often nofire in that waiting-prayer. of spirit, no consolation. Do not be these powers seem to fail you, a simple statement of fact. But Many do not see anything in that surprised if your communion with they are really taking you to that it was also a plea for recognition, prayer: having no fire, they have Him is a communion with the Unfelt, same cliff, and that same Mystery perhaps, maybe a cry for help. He no new insight into God, or into a communion with the Dry. beyond it. is not alone, I suspect. You may be Faith, or into Church, or into self. Your prayer is Dark because the So be not surprised. And, espe- there too. Do not be surprised if your com- Lord is beyond anything you can cially, be not discouraged. The fire Our prayer changes as we grow munion with Him is a communion sense, or see, or say, or understand. may not be there, but the Maker Bishop Emeritus and age. We move to a simpler, with the Unseen, a communion When these powers seem to fail of Fire is. Prayer is about him, and Ronald M. Gilmore more silent, often wordless, prayer. with the Dark. you, they are really taking you to what he wants for you. He is invit- We find ourselves waiting for the Do not be surprised that there is the edge of the cliff beyond which ing you to trust, and to watch, and Another Way Lord to come. And, to come each often nofire in that waiting-prayer. there is only the Living God. Your to wait.

Sister Veronice Born From Page 1 St. Joseph in Wichita and received the Special Education Class in Wichita in merging the CSJ Health System with St. Duran. In addition to her Sisters in habit August 15, 1946, professing first vows one classroom at St. Anthony’s School Francis Hospital and the Health System of her Congregation, survivors include her July 29, 1945 and final vows July 26, 1952. for two years, ultimately expanding the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. brothers Alban Born (Janice), William Born With a Normal Training Certificate, her space and staff to the Cathedral School. From 1992-2000, she was elected and (Patricia), sister-in-law Jolene Born and teaching ministry began with kindergarten Eventually the program soon outgrew that served eight years as President of the numerous nieces and nephews. and lower elementary grades. She then space so the program was moved to the Congregation of St. Joseph. After leaving Homecoming was Thursday, Dec. 6 acquired a B.S. in Education from St. Mary former Christian Academy and renamed office she moved to Dodge City, assisting with the Wake/Vigil Service. The Mass of of the Plains College in Dodge City. Holy Family Center. The program also Bishop Gilmore with diocesan activities. Christian burial was Dec. 7 in Resurrection Her interest in special needs children developed into helping parishes make In 2014 until present, she moved to Chapel at Mt. St. Mary’s Convent, began when Bishop Mark K. Carroll their buildings and services accessible Mt. St. Mary’s Convent, continuing her Wichita. Memorial contributions in her asked for someone to be trained in to all, the elderly as well as those with ministry to others though the prayer name may be made to the Retirement Special Education. She then acquired a special needs. apostolate. Fund of the Sisters of St. Joseph or to M.S. in Special Education from St. Louis During this time she was also on the She was preceded in death by her Dear Neighbor Ministries, Inc. at Mt. St. University. General Council of the Sisters of St. Joseph parents, brothers Paul, Harold, Donald, Mary’s Convent, 3700 E. Lincoln, Wichita, Sister Veronice began the first and was instrumental in the process of John H., sisters Loraine Cox, and Rosemary KS 67218.

Got a Wishing you minute? and yours a blessed Send a John Stang Austin Habash Tyler Saucedo Eric Frieb Carson Haupt Esteban Jonathan Hernandez Lemus and holy Christmas he people of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge prayers and support of the people back home! City are awesome! Back a few years ago when Please take a moment to send a letter of support Advent and card or TFather Mark Brantley was in seminary, he had to our seminarians who, if it be God’s plan, will one several letters from well-wishers pinned to his bulletin day serve as a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge letter of board. Other seminarians from much larger dioceses City! The seminarians have said on many occasions how Christmas support and archdioceses noted how lucky he was to have the much these letters mean to them! season! John STANG, St. John Vianney Eric FRIEB, Conception Seminary College Carson HAUPT to our Tyler SAUCEDO, Theological Seminary P.O. Box 502 Esteban HERNANDEZ Austin HABASH 1300 S. Steele St. Conception, MO 64433 seminarians! Denver, CO 80210 Jonathan LEMUS You can now send an electronic greeting directly to our seminarians by visiting www. NEW! dcdiocese.org/vocations, where you will find a simple form to fill out and send electronically. No registration is required. Correction Protecting God’s Children STEPS TO he Diocese of Dodge City requires all em- Abuse Hotline CREATE A SAFE Tployees and volunteers who work with If you suspect abuse or neglect of a child in children to participate in a Protecting God’s Kansas, and the child is in immediate danger, ENVIRONMENT Children awareness session. call 911 or local law enforcement. Through the Diocesan Awareness Sessions If you have suspicion that a child is being 1. Know the Warning and other educational efforts of the diocese, all abused or neglected, make a confidential report Signs people of the diocese can learn how to discuss to the Kansas Department for Children and Fami- 2. Control Access different aspects of abuse — including sexual lies Protection Report Center, 800-285-3219. 3. Monitor All abuse — with children and how to teach them If you suspect abuse by Church personnel, in to protect themselves. addition to making a report to those civil authori- Programs In the last issue, the SKC included a Next Awareness Session: ties, contact Charles Befort, [email protected], 4. Be Aware story about a group of youth from St. Marienthal 620-285-3219. (Behavioral and Michael Parish in LaCrosse helping clean Saturday, Jan. 5, 2018; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. You may submit a report to the Diocese. Physical Signs) the historic St. Joseph Parish Rectory in St. Mary Church, 208 N 2nd St., Marienthal Report forms are available at www.dcdiocese. “Ellinwood”. The rectory is actually in Contact Person: Lisa Ridder 620-379-4427 org/safe-environment. 5. Communicate Your Liebenthal. The SKC strives for accuracy Facilitator: Sharon Stuart 620-225-5164 Concerns and apologizes for the error. The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 9, 2018 Page 3 Children across diocese asked WHO DOES GOD WANT YOU TO BE? hat does God want of the fifth and sixth grade children from all the Catholic schools across the diocese who came to the WVocations Day gathering Nov. 9 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe? To be joyful servants of a loving Lord. With the example of women Religious, seminarians and priests, the children were shown that it’s never too soon to begin thinking not only about who God wants you to be, but where God might be leading you. The day included presentations by Sister June Fitzgerald, OP, four Sisters of the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (LIHM), and Father Juan Salas. The seven diocese seminarians also played a role in the day, providing a strong example to the young people. Father Mike Brungardt, nephew to Bishop John, gave the homily at an 11 a.m. Mass, while his uncle was the main (and proud) celebrant. After a pizza lunch, the children separated into groups where they were able to ask questions of the priests, seminarians and Sisters. Father Salas, who, along with Superintendent of Schools, Trina Delgado, organized the event, said, “It was so hopeful to see so many ‘little’ ones opening up the ears of their hearts to listen to the ‘big’ plans that God may have for them.” Photos by Gentry Heimerman

At left: (L to R) Fathers Aneesh Parappanattu, Ted Stoecklein, Michael Brungardt (Bishop John’s nephew), Juan Salas, and Wesley Schawe. Out of view are Bishop John Brungardt and Msgr. Brian Moore.

Father Wesley Schawe poses with LIHM Sisters (Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary), who include Sister Julissa Sauzameda, who was reared in Ingalls. The visiting Sisters spoke to the children about hearing God’s call. Photo by Trina Delgado Step back with me, if you will, to a ti me when a young whipper snapper named George W. Bush was in offi ce, Pope John Paul II was sti ll our ponti ff , I had a Labrador named Sarah, and my brain was sti ll fully functi oning.

Page 4 December 9, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic COMMentarY License to smile o, a month ago I get the call at 2 a.m. that my were hardly happy-go-lucky. The certainty of doubt Sdad died. Don’t worry – this isn’t going to be So, I brushed back my hair depressing. Dad made it clear to me that if I mourn with my fi ngers (twice, just The doubts of the disciples in all the Resurrecti on his death rather than celebrate his new life, he in case there were some appearances and their slowness to believe is an H ng would come down and bonk me on the nose. Dad lingerers), and smiled just as has never bonked anyone on the nose (as far as the photo snapped. indirect proof of the Resurrecti on. It took them I know), and I sure don’t want him to start now, Moments later she handed ti me to come to understand that Jesus, their rabbi especially since he’s in heaven and that sort of me my temporary license. who had suff ered and died, not only had been thing is probably frowned upon. “What the…?” By Dave Myers Plus, it would really freak me out. My eyes were half shut Editor raised from the dead, but was truly God. When I got the news, I was unable to immedi- and my mouth only made ately rush home to Colorado. I had been up since it one-fourth the way toward a full smile when By MOST REV. 24:38). A week later, he appears 2 a.m., was feeling sick, and in no shape physically the camera clicked! ARTHUR SERRATELLI to them again in the Upper Room. or emoti onally to drive for seven hours. Also, when I realized that there ... there was something Bishop of Paterson, New Jersey This time, he offers proof of his doing my bills the previous day, I saw that my familiar about the look! It dawned on me that it n 1859, Darwin published Resurrecti on to doubti ng Thomas, driver’s license was expired. I checked my wife’s was the exact same look I get 30 minutes aft er On the Origin of Species. His who had been absent the week license; hers had expired, too. Yes, this is true. eati ng a combinati on platt er.Oh, maaaan! Ibook brought into the open before (Jn 20:27). So, with the shocking news of that morning But even worse, I had horns! When I brushed a conflict between science and In his only account of the swimming in my head like a school of electric eels, my hair back, I had inadvertently created two religion that had been simmering appearance of the Risen Lord to the we drove very, very, very carefully to Dodge City horns of hair on either side of my head! They’re below the surface since the days disciples, Matt hew includes a very to get our licenses renewed. both curling toward the right, as if bowing to some of the Enlightenment. It is a blood embarrassing detail. He tells us that, I was apprehensive. The last ti me I had my license unknown force. The Hair Force. feud that many still fight in the when the Risen Lord appears to the renewed, I stepped up to the vision test machine, Aren’t the DMV people supposed to say some- attempt to prove that science disciples and is standing right before set my head against the oddly comforti ng litt le thing? How hard is it to say, “Mr. Myers, you seem is the only avenue to truth with them, they sti ll doubted (Mt 28:17). forehead cushion, and closed my left eye so my to have two tuft s of hair jutti ng from either side certi tude. According to the mindset As Jews, the disciples looked forward right eye could be tested. of your head, making you appear somewhat like of those who see fact and faith as to the resurrecti on as an event of I did okay. For a ti me. Then, suddenly,nothing. a gazelle.” irreconcilable, only what can be the end ti me. For them, all the dead No lights. No lett ers. Nothing! And yet she asked For the next four years, I have to carry a driver’s proven by science is true. would be raised on the last day. It me what I could see! license that makes me look like a gazelle suff ering In reality, doubt is a constant in never entered their minds that one “I think your machine is broken,” I said, wonder- digesti ve problems. every scienti fi c enquiry. The 18th individual would be raised from the ing why I was always the one to get the non-work- Meanwhile, my wife’s picture made her look century physicist James Clerk Maxwell dead before the world ended. And, ing machine: the one bad bumper car; the credit like she’d just walked out of a photo-shoot for actually called science a “thoroughly now in front of them is Jesus, risen card reader at the grocery store that goes blank Vogue. conscious ignorance.” For science to from the dead. It was almost too with nine people waiti ng in line behind me. “Oh, it’s not that great,” she said, humbly. “I make any advance, its practi ti oners good to believe. “The machine is fi ne, sir.” wish I’d had my hair cut. Let’s see yours.” must doubt their own conclusions. The doubts of the disciples in But the screen was black! Nothing! “It’s terrible,” I warned her. “Horrible. The Everything is questi oned. Everything all the Resurrecti on appearances And that’s when I decided to open my left eye worst.” is uncertain. and their slowness to believe is an — the eye she was trying to test. “Oh, I’m sure it’s not nearly as bad as you think. As in science, so too in faith, indirect proof of the Resurrecti on. “Oooohhhh, now it’s working!” I said, wishing for We’re always our own worst criti c.” doubti ng has a role to play. As we It took them time to come to the umpteenth ti me that I could instantaneously I slowly unfolded the temporary paper license try to make sense out of life, so understand that Jesus, their rabbi transport myself to the other side of the planet. and held it in front of her. oft en incomprehensible and fi lled who had suff ered and died, not only “Must have just been … you know ... a blip ... in She gasped and took two steps back. “Are … with suff ering, we fi nd ourselves had been raised from the dead, but the system or something. Heh, heh.” are you okay?” she asked looking up at me. “Do doubti ng truths that we have already was truly God. Their questi oning, The woman just stared at me. I physically shrunk you need some Tums?” accepted. How can an all-good God their hesitation, was the means that day by two inches, just by the power of her And then she began laughing. I smiled, then I allow tragedies to cut down whole that the Holy Spirit used to lead gaze. A lawsuit is pending. laughed, too. And I like to think … no, I know, that groups of people? Is God really in them into a deeper understanding Ever since then, I’ve been a litt le nervous about as we began the fi rst sad step in saying goodbye control? If he is so loving, why does of the mystery of faith. We should, going to the DMV. to my dad, he was laughing, too. he allow cancer to strike a litt le child therefore, never be worried or But this ti me, things went prett y smoothly. The Thank you, Lord, for the gift of my Dad, who or anyone for that matt er? surprised that we ourselves have people were very nice, and when my turn came, I enjoyed few things more than a good belly laugh, Sooner or later, the brutal facts doubts. The same Holy Spirit wills decided I wanted to smile in my photo, you know, and who taught me again and again that God, in of life make us questi on and even us to come to an always greater like I’m a happy-go-lucky guy, even though things His infi nite wisdom, laughs right along with us. doubt. We reach out for certi tude possession of the faith we profess. and fi nd ourselves groping in the In this life, everyone lives by faith dark. And, we are no different in one form or another. The believer Offi cial Newspaper Inherit the Mirth By Cuyler Black Published Semi-Monthly by the than those who knew Jesus during who trusts in God. The scienti st who Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All his public ministry and were even works on experiments. The student material in this newspaper is witnesses to his Resurrection. who accepts what the professor copyrighted 2018. In all the gospel accounts of the teaches as truth. Even the atheist appearances of the Risen Lord, will have misgivings that there is The Southwest Kansas Catholic there is always an element of something more than this material P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 doubt. world. Since we all live by faith, we Phone: (620) 227-1519 When Jesus appears to Magdalene all have doubts. Facsimile: (620) 227-1545 near the empty tomb, Jesus has to As the famous Briti sh novelist C. email: [email protected] reassure her that she is truly seeing S. Lewis once said, “Believe in God, website: dcdiocese.org/ him risen from the dead (Jn 20:16). and you will have to face hours swkscatholic Likewise, he needs to confirm when it seems obvious that this Bishop John B. Brungardt the angel’s announcement of his material world is the only reality; Publisher Resurrecti on to the other women disbelieve in him, and you must David Myers (Mt 28:8-10). Jesus also has to dispel face hours when this material Editor the doubts clouding the minds of world seems to shout at you that it Tim Wenzl the two disciples on the road to is not all. No convicti on religious or Adverti sing Manager Emmaus. Only aft er he explains the irreligious will, of itself, end once Daniel Stremel, CPA Scriptures to them and breaks bread and for all this fifth-columnist in Business Manager with them do they believe in the the soul. Only the practi ce of faith Resurrecti on (Lk 24:13-35). resulti ng in the habit of faith will Service of Editors On Easter evening, when the gradually do that.” In other words, Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 Risen Lord appears to the apostles only living our faith to the fullest Byron Hull 1971-1974 in the Upper Room, he asks them, and handing ourselves enti rely over Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 “Why are you troubled, and why to the Risen Lord will free us from Tim Wenzl 1990-2000 do doubts rise in your minds?” (Lk the certainty of doubt. The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 9, 2018 Page 5

VIBRANT MINISTRIES — UNITING OUR CHURCH APPEAL H ng grow in our knowledge of the Faith By DAVE MyERS she taught PSR classes; and she was was serving,” she said. “I went ahead Stein and the Pastoral Ministry Southwest Kansas Catholic an invaluable support to her husband and enrolled in the classes. I just Formation program to earn a Editor’s Note: Part of this arti cle is reprinted from in operati ng their farm. learned so much. certi fi cati on in Liturgy. a special SKC magazine published in 2017. Yet, when urged by Coleen Stein, Four years after Stein spoke to Was it a challenge to balance the s more priests face reti rement, and others— Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry Gleason, in the Spring of 2016 she classes with her busy schedule? missionary priests—move back to their home Formati on, to commit to four years graduated from the Pastoral Ministry “Not as much as I thought it was Adioceses, the need for lay-people to become of Saturday morning and Wednesday Program with a degree in pastoral going to be,” said the Dodge City involved in Pastoral Ministry Formati on becomes all evening classes as a student of the ministry formati on. nati ve. “My husband Scott was very the more apparent. Pastoral Ministry Formati on program— Since graduating, she’s become supportive. He helped with the Which is one reason why funds from the Vibrant earning a degree in pastoral ministry head of the parish liturgy council. children. He knew how important it Ministries — Uniti ng our Church Appeal are helping formati on—she replied, “Okay!” She oversees “art and environment,” was to me. And I have a lot of family both the PMF program and its students. Well ... eventually. which provides proper church decor in the area. With the partnership of Newman University, the “I didn’t think I would have ti me relati ve to the specifi c feast day or “I really enjoyed the classes,” Catholic Diocese of Dodge City Pastoral Ministry with four kids and a farm to help run,” celebrati on. Gleason added. “I can’t imagine what Formati on Program off ers a series of classes that can Gleason said. “I told her I thought I “I explain to the [other members of it would have been like had I not taken be taken for personal enrichment, for certi fi cati on, or would be interested aft er the kids get the council] why we decorate in this them. I don’t know what I would be even for a bachelor’s degree. out of college.” color, why we have flowers at one doing right now.” Classes are offered at sites across the diocese That’s when Stein said something celebrati on and not at another. through Interacti ve Television. The system allows that hit home with Gleason. What “Knowing what’s behind the history ITV workshops are presented in a student who is from Great Bend, for example, to did Stein tell Gleason that changed makes it so much easier to be in charge the following towns: interact with the instructor who is teaching from her mind? of that.” Wichita or Dodge City. “Coleen said that a good reason Decorating the church is a small Dodge City For more The Pastoral Ministry Formation classes are to take the classes while the kids are part of her overall duties, which Garden City informati on, visit designed to prepare parti cipants to take an acti ve young was so that I could teach them include answering to anyone in the Great Bend www.dcdiocese. leadership role in their parish, whether in liturgical during their formati ve years,” Gleason congregation when their pastor, Liberal org/pastoral- ministry, youth ministry, or others. explained. “And she was right.” Father John Strasser, is out of town. Pratt ministry-formati on, If you look at the description of the program, As secretary at St. Nicholas Parish, She always was a valuable contributor Ness City or call Coleen you’ll see a few key phrases that clue you in to the Gleason realized that she wanted to to the life of her church, but upon Scott City Stein, 620-227- importance of the program: learn more about the Church that she graduati ng, her new knowledge and Sharon 1538, cstein@ “Provides grounding in scripture and theology for served. skills made her an invaluable resource Syracuse dcdiocese.org. See a listi ng of current the laity as they become increasingly responsible for “I was involved in every area of to the parish, and Father Strasser. Ulysses the life and ministry of the Church. Pastoral Ministry our parish, and I wanted more of an Gleason is not stopping with her classes below. Formati on equips parti cipants to fulﬁ ll the roles to understanding of the diff erent areas I studies. She conti nues to work with which they are called by their bapti sm and for which their gifts and the needs of the times challenge them.” How is the appeal aiding the In other words, members of the laity are going to become more and more responsible for the daily necessiti es of the parish. Pastoral Ministry Formati on Program? Kayla Gleason of Off erle is the mother of four; a wife and farmer; and a working devotee of Christ’s • Provides scholarships for those facing fi nancial challenges. church that is the center of her faith. She’s got a full • Provides fi nancial support to bring in guest speakers/instructors. schedule. • Supports the ITV (Interacti ve Television) infrastructure, including upgrades. Six years ago, her schedule was even more hecti c; she was serving as a secretary at St. Nicholas Church • Provides support for instructors/speakers for Spanish-language program in Kinsley; her children ranged in age from 9 to 17; Pastoral Ministry Formation charts new course(s) For more informati on on these courses, Television Sites throughout - $50*; 1 hr. course for enrichment - THeO 4881 navigati ng Charisms (1 hour) or to register, go to www.dcdiocese. Dodge City and Salina Dioceses $25.00* Coordinati ng Instructor: Father Robert org/pastoral-ministry-formati on, or call Cost - 3 hr. course for college credit *Price quotes do not include books. Schremmer Coleen Stein, (620) 227-1538, or email - $150.00*; 3 hr. course for enrichment THEO 4881 RCIA kansas! To take this class for credit, one needs [email protected]. - $75.00* Celebrati ng the Rites (1 hour course) to have parti cipated in a Called and Gift ed THeO 1003 Introducti on to new *Price quotes do not include books. Presenter: Father Tim Piasecki - Workshop. The Workshop would be Testament (3 hour course) THeO 4881 The Why and How of Coordinati ng Instructor: Father Robert benefi cial for those not taking it for credit. Instructor: Father Reggie Urban youth Ministry (1 hour course) Schremmer The Workshop guides one to recognize gift s This course focuses on the literature, Instructor: Gentry Heimerman Students will study and experience given by the Holy Spirit through bapti sm theology and history of the New From Joseph, to Timothy, to Esther their RCIA rites; seek bett er and confi rmati on. These gift s enable one Testament. Students will explore (who won a beauty contest, then understanding of the focus and goal; be to accomplish things for God above and questi ons of authorship and criti cal saved a nati on), God engaged young equipped to go forth celebrati ng them beyond your natural abiliti es. methods of biblical interpretati on people in big ways to do even bigger with the people of their parish. Topics include steps needed for from within the perspecti ve of faith. things. Approaching Youth Ministry as a Workshop is presented by Catherine of discernment of spiritual gift s; clues one Jesus’ questi on, addressed to his missionary disciple leads one to both the Sienna Insti tute. needs to follow God call; the way charisms disciples, “Who do you say that I “why” and the “hows” of youth ministry. *This course is one of the 1-hour can work together uniquely in one’s life; am?” provides the theological center *This course is one of the 1 hour courses needed to obtain the Diocesan release of control to welcome charisms. of the New Testament studies. courses needed to obtain the Diocesan Certi fi cati on in Liturgical/Youth Ministry. Wednesday evening: Jan. 30; 6 to 9 p.m. *This course is one of the 3-hour Certi fi cati on in Youth Ministry. Class Times: March 22 and 23 To enroll in this class for credit, you will courses needed to obtain the Diocesan Class Times: Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Locati on - Heartland Center for need to have parti cipated in a Called and Certi fi cati on in Youth Ministry. Apr. 10; Wednesday evenings - 6 to 9 Spirituality, Great Bend Gift ed Workshop. Class Times - Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, p.m. Cost: 1 hr. course for college credit Cost: 1 hr. course for college credit 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16; Saturday mornings - Locati on - Interacti ve Television Sites - $65.00* 1 hr. course for enrichment - $65.00*; 1hr. course for personal 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon throughout Dodge City and Salina Dioceses - $25.00* enrichment - $25.00* Locati on - Interacti ve Cost - 1 hr. course for college credit *Price quotes do not include books. *Price quotes do not include book.

think often, these days, about the And sti ll more goods I take for granted: slip off the grid and then more things s p a c e . I t i s t h e phrase “the goods of society.” The lifelong benefi ts of a good educati on. happen and they lose what litt le they had space between the I I like the word “goods.” And I like Connecti ons. The ability to speak up and including hope and they can’t keep up and beautiful gospel of the word “society,” too. It means our life to trust that, for the most part, my words the cracks in the pavement are ready to Jesus whom I believe, together, like family. will be heard, that I will be respected, and swallow them alive, where, I have to ask, and a pernicious spirit What are these goods of society? They taken seriously. did humanity go? which chews at the are the good things, I sense, that make a life But from where I stand, the “goods of When I work and earn my keep, it is edges of my soul, feel whole, that give shape and rootedness, society” which I gratefully enjoy look a lot because I have a home and the means to perhaps at the edges possibility and meaning. like privilege. Insti ncti vely, I know that this bathe and feed and care for myself, and of your soul, as well. Jesus might refer to these goods as the is not right. Privilege is a separator, not a healthcare and reliable public transit and I live, and maybe you goods of the kingdom, the goods of the Land of creator, of community. early educati on for which my parents paid do, too, in the tension the Rightside Up, where everyone, everyone, Living the fullness of life should not and higher educati on for which, in part, between the ideal of lives to full measure their image of God. be a privilege available to some. Society my state’s taxpayers generati ons ahead humanity fully alive They are the good things, I discover, that includes more people than those who of me paid. and the reality of humanity gasping for air. for many people are simply vanishing, good can always pay their way. Inclusion in I have breathing space to feel inspired. I live with the burden of these goods things I take for granted … the human community should not be a I have connecti ons and voice and the of society, which I have gained not on … Like a place I call home, with a bed, a moneti zed commodity. But increasingly it means to show up and contribute to the my own. I live with the sobering duty kitchen, a bathroom, clear running water, a is. And this, I declare, is morally wrong. larger conversati on. I have systems in place and irresisti ble invitati on to share justly, place to store and refrigerate and prepare When I am housed and fed and protected that keep me hopeful and encouraged and generously, joyfully, of what has been given my meals. A place that keeps me cool in from the elements and able to seek medical feeling positi ve each day. unbidden to me. summer and cozy in winter. care and to get easily around my town I have looked in the eyes of my peeps on More goods I take for granted: Access and able to reap the benefi ts of educati on the street and listened to their stories and (c) Mary Sharon Moore, 2018. All Rights to healthcare and the means, thanks to and connecti ons, and my peeps Lyla and wept with them and prayed with them and Reserved. Mary Sharon Moore writes Medicare, to pay for it. Goods like mobility, Stephen and Tamara and Richard and held their leathery hands and seen the gaps and speaks nati onwide on the nature both physical and over distances, thanks to Rachel and Ron and Lisa and Isaiah are where teeth used to be. of God’s calling in our ti mes. Visit public transit. All goods of society. not because things happen and then they So I live in a morally uncomfortable marysharonmoore.com Coming Monday

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LIFE ISSUES FORUM An expression of When Roe is no more total self-giving By Greg Schleppenbach Ending the destructive legacy t. Paul, in the letter to the Ephesians (5:25-33) gives the USCCB model for marital love. The model is the self-giving of he replacement of Justice Anthony of Roe is one of the principal Kennedy on the U. S. Supreme Court has SJesus for this bride, the Church. Pope John Paul II taught goals of the pro-life movement, that the sexual union is meant to be an Tinspired hope among pro-life Americans expression of this total self-giving. that Roe v. Wade’s days could be numbered. but contrary to a common The very nature of the sexual union Ending the destructive legacy of Roe is one of is to say with one’s body “I give myself the principal goals of the pro-life movement, but misperception, abortion would totally to you.” When someone contrary to a common misperception, abortion not be outlawed throughout our engages in the sexual union outside of would not be outlawed throughout our nation marriage, they are saying something when Roe is overturned. So, what would the legal nation when Roe is overturned. with their bodies that is not true. They landscape look like when Roe is no more? have not yet made this total gift of Unfortunately, in a post-Roe nation only 11 themselves to the other person. states, comprising about 20 percent of the U.S. Court struck the ban down as unconstitutional population, would immediately ban abortion. Even a couple that is engaged to get By Father and the state of Indiana has asked the Supreme This is because after Roe, only seven states married is still free to withdraw from Ted Skalsky Court to review that decision. the relationship. It is only when they retained their abortion bans “on the books” (but Laws banning second-trimester have made the public marital commitment that their sexual unenforceable under Roe), and four states that “dismemberment” abortions have been enacted expression of unity is expressing the true reality of their had repealed their pre-Roe statutes subsequently in nine states. Two of the laws are in effect and relationship. enacted so-called “trigger statutes” saying that the other seven have been enjoined pending Even when the desire and the intention to give themselves abortion is prohibited immediately upon the outcomes of litigation. Two of the enjoined laws fully to each other is present before marriage, the irrevocable repeal of Roe. are presently before U.S. Appellate Courts in the commitment only exists after the exchange of wedding vows. The other 39 states, comprising about 80 Fifth and Eighth Circuits. Chastity for a married couple is to live faithfully to the percent of the population, would allow abortion In addition, laws requiring abortionists to oneness brought about through marriage. Chastity for post-Roe unless bans were enacted. In addition, have admitting privileges in a nearby hospital those who are not married is to reserve this sacred sexual 10 states face a higher hurdle to overcome in could also soon work their way to the Supreme expression until they have entered into a valid marriage banning abortion post-Roe because their state Court. Such laws were enacted in Missouri relationship. Supreme Courts recognize a “right” to abortion in and Louisiana and were upheld by U.S. When the sexual union is not reserved for marriage, the their state Constitutions. Appellate Courts in the Eighth and Fifth Circuits very meaning of the physical union is cheapened. So, what are the prospects of overturning Roe respectively. in the next few years? It depends upon which It’s important to know that the Court can use pro-life legal expert one asks. any abortion law (even if it doesn’t strike at the Some think that the Court is more heart of Roe) to revisit and repeal Roe, but it likely to attack Roe incrementally takes five willing Justices to do so. Please pray and others think it could overturn and fast that at least five of the justices currently Roe all at once. on the Court would be so willing to revisit and There are some cases in the overturn Roe. WhenWhen it comes it comes to yourto your to-do to-do list, list, judicial “pipeline” now that could When it comes to your to-do list, be taken up by the Court within Greg Schleppenbach is the Associate Director of putput your your future future first. first. the next year or two. One case the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the United involves an Indiana law that States Conference of Catholic Bishops. For more put your future first. prohibits abortions based on information on how you can join in the bishops’ the unborn child’s race, sex, or pro-life activities, please visit www.usccb.org/ DecisionsDecisions made made in the in past the pastmay mayno longer no longer be what’s be what’s disability. The Seventh Circuit prolife. best Decisionsbestfor the for future. the made future. 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The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 9, 2018 Page 7 A Book of Discovery Catholic Church influence found in communities’ names throughout the state By Beverly Schmitz Glass, Ph.D. “An interesting discovery that Special to the Southwest Kansas Catholic Author Tim emerged from the extensive or Tim Wenzl, the Diocese of Dodge Wenzl, who research was the ongoing role City’s archivist emeritus, discovering serves as of the Church in organizing and Fhow settlements and communities diocesan throughout the state came by their names archivist, shows establishing Catholic colonies not only revealed a treasury of historical his newly and settlements in the state by tidbits, but also demonstrated how published book, nationality and language. It wasn’t pervasive the Catholic Church influence “Angelus to an accident that large groups of was and what led to the significant German, Xavier, Catholic Irish and Czech-populated townships that Place Names in Irish, Germans and Czechs settled are still active today. Kansas, Obvious in the same areas.” -- Tim Wenzl In his newly released book, “Angelus to & Obscure,” Xavier, Catholic Place Names in Kansas, to Bishop John 21 for him, is having all of the names from Obvious & Obscure,” Wenzl scoured books, Brungardt. so many different sources documented in parish sacramental registries, 19th century one publication. Catholic directories, parish histories, Photo by Dave Myers “As far as I know, this book is a first of newspapers, magazines, inventories of its kind,” said Wenzl. “Other archivists and current and extinct geographical locations, historians in each of the other 49 states maps and plat books. Now all of that could write a book on the same topic for research and information is documented their own state.” in this one volume of work. national origin and language,” explained that large groups of Irish, Germans and The book is available through Amazon. “This book came about as I have always Wenzl. “The first Catholic naming in Czechs settled in the same areas. And in the com and these bookstores and retailers: been interested in the ‘why’ behind a Kansas occurred during the 1541 Coronado late 1800s, Bishop Louis Mary Fink, OSB, the Boot Hill Museum, the Cathedral Gift Shop, community’s name,” said Wenzl. “The Expedition. Today we know El Rio de Santos first bishop of the Diocese of Leavenworth, and the Shoe Fetish (all in Dodge City); answer to that question can only be Pedro y Pablo as the Arkansas River.” encouraged this approach and priests in Everything Under the Son and Heartland discerned through extensive, methodical Over time, nearly 300 communities different regions of the state served as well, Center in Great Bend; Messenger Bookstore and at times, tedious research. But it was and sites were named—from Angelus in de facto immigration agents.” in Hays; the Spiritual Life Center and Eighth so rewarding when I discovered a link with Sheridan County to Xavier in Leavenworth Wenzl started a list of these names just Day Books in Wichita; and Trinity House in the Catholic Church as the reason for a County. They all bear witness to the to document them, but once this inventory Overland Park. Readers may also order a community’s name. It may sound hokey, Catholic faith. grew to over 300 communities, he knew it copy by mail order through the Cathedral but I really think this project was a gift of The communities and geographical was time to write the book. For Wenzl, the Gift Shop by contacting the author at the Holy Spirit that became a passion to locations in the book are listed in value of this project, which is book number [email protected]. document and share the findings.” alphabetical order together with their Wenzl said it seemed everyone got in on county. There are some specific places, the namings, as many places were dubbed namely buildings, that because of their after saints, popes, a cardinal, bishops, status with the National Register of Historic priests, monks and friars, religious sisters, Places or the Register of Historic Kansas explorers, frontiersmen and ordinary Places, were included and illustrated with Catholics. Readers will also notice that photographs. towns were named by Catholics and “An interesting discovery that emerged Catholic settlements were often christened from the extensive research was the for the emigrant’s former towns and ongoing role of the Church in organizing villages. and establishing Catholic colonies and “The Church had a part in assisting settlements in the state by nationality and settlements of Catholic immigrants by language,” Wenzl said. “It wasn’t an accident

Mark your calendars for 2019 March for Life in Topeka, Washington, D.C. “The Rosary is the ‘weapon’ for these times.” — Saint Padre Pio March for Life invite you to prepare for the Jan. 16-20 March for Life in Washington, D.C., and/or the Kansans for Life march in Topeka, Jan. 22. See below for more information, including who to contact to reserve your space. January 16-20, 2019 — Washington, D.C. Trip includes: Bus transportation — Hotel for two nights — “Life is VERY Good Rally” — Holy Mass — March for Life — Sightseeing Seating is limited, so reserve your space now! For more information and registration, contact Tom or Lisa Ridder, (620) 375-2100 or email [email protected] Tuesday, January 22, 2019 — Topeka On the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade For High School and College Age to Stand-up for the Value of Human Life Pro-Life Pilgrimage with Holy Mass, Other Prayer, Public Witness For more information and to register, contact Gayla Kirmer, (620) 227-1525 Or email: [email protected] Page 8 December 9, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic FORO ASUNTOS DE VIDA Adviento: Acudamos presurosos Cuando Roe oy celebramos el segundo domingo de Ad- la ayuda de Jesús para dejar de lado mi egoísmo, mi deje de existi r viento. Nos preparamos para la venida del pereza, mi incapacidad para amar. HSeñor el 25 de diciembre, en la Eucaristí a, y "En el Evangelio de este domingo, Juan el Bautista Por GReG SCHLePPenBACH al fi nal de los ti empos. Refl exiono sobre las oraciones nos dice que preparemos el camino del Señor (Lu- a susti tución del juez Anthony Kennedy poderosas y signifi cati vas usadas en la Santa Misa de cas 3,4). No está hablando del niño en el pesebre, por el juez Brett Kavanaugh en la Corte este ti empo. Por ejemplo, la oración colecta (oración sino del Cristo adulto que pronto comenzará su LSuprema de EE. UU. ha despertado una inicial): ministerio público. Esta oración presenta nuestra respuesta al llamado de Cristo a gran esperanza entre los estadounidenses Dios todopoderoso y rico en misericordia, que son pro vida de que Roe v. Wade pudiera unirse a su compañía" (traducido tener los días contados. que nuestras ocupaciones coti dianas no nos impidan del sitio web de la Conferencia de Poner fi n al legado destructi vo de Roe Por Rev. JOHN B. acudir presurosos al encuentro de tu Hijo, los Obispos Católicos de los Estados es uno de los objeti vos principales del BRUNGARDT, para que guiados por tu sabiduría divina, Unidos). movimiento pro vida, pero, contrariamente Obispo de la podamos gozar siempre de su compañía. Unámonos a Cristo en este Advi- a una idea errónea común, el aborto no Diócesis Católica Que vive y reina conti go, en la unidad del Espíritu Santo ento, y apresurémonos a encontrarlo diariamente en nuestras vidas en sería declarado ilegal en todo nuestro país de Dodge City y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. cuando Roe quede anulada. Entonces, este Adviento y más allá. Nuestro ¿cómo se vería el panorama legal cuando Salvador estará con nosotros, Él nos Roe deje de existi r? Nos apresuramos a acoger a Jesús, con entusiasmo ama tanto. Por desgracia, en un país post-Roe , úni- y amor. Ponemos a Jesús en primer lugar, no a otras + Msgr. John, Obispo camente once estados, que comprenden cosas mundanas. Un nuevo ti empo litúrgico es un cerca del veinte por ciento de la población ti empo para que me vuelva a dedicar al Señor, ya que Para más recursos de Adviento, ver usccb.org/ad- de EE. UU., prohibirían el aborto de inmedi- Él viene en la historia, el misterio y la majestad. Pido vent (en inglés y español. ato. Esto se debe a que, después de Roe, solo siete estados mantuvieron sus prohibiciones con respecto al aborto “en los ‘...A conﬁ ar, a mirar y a esperar’ libros” (pero inaplicables en virtud de Roe), y cuatro estados que habían derogado sus l fuego de la oración ha sido algo extraño para en esa oración de espera. Muchos no sienten nada en leyes previas a Roe posteriormente apro- mí durante muchos años. esa oración: sin fuego, no ti enen calor, ni consuelo, ni baron “leyes gati llo” que declaraban que E Un viejo y querido amigo me escribió eso expansión de espíritu, ni consuelo. No te sorprendas el aborto está prohibido inmediatamente el otro día. Era una simple declaración de hechos. si tu comunión con Él es una comunión con lo Que- después de la derogación de Roe. Pero también era una súplica de reconocimiento, tal no-se-Siente, una comunión con lo Árido. Los otros treinta y un estados, que rep- vez, tal vez un grito pidiendo ayuda. Sospecho que Tu oración es Oscura porque el Señor está más allá resentan cerca del ochenta por ciento de la no está solo. Puede que tú también estés allí. de cualquier cosa que puedas senti r, o ver, o decir, población, permiti rían el aborto post-Roe Nuestra oración cambia a medida que crecemos o entender. Cuando estos poderes parecen fallarte, a menos que se decretaran prohibiciones. y envejecemos. Nos movemos a una oración más realmente te están llevando al borde del acanti lado Además, diez estados enfrentan un mayor simple, más silenciosa, a menudo sin palabras. Nos más allá del cual sólo está el Dios Viviente. Tu oración obstáculo para superar la prohibición del + Obispo encontramos esperando que el Señor venga. Y, que es árida porque el Señor está más allá de cualquier aborto pos-Roe debido a que la Corte Su- Ronald M. Gilmore venga cada día. Él nos convierte en Católicos del cosa que puedas senti r, o imaginar, o senti r, o des- prema de su estado reconoce un “derecho” Adviento. cansar en ella. Cuando estos poderes parecen fallarte, al aborto en sus consti tuciones estatales. No te sorprendas de que a menudo no haya fuego realmente te están llevando a ese mismo acanti lado, Entonces, ¿cuáles son las probabilidades en esa oración de espera. Muchos no ven nada en y a ese mismo Misterio más allá de él. de anular Roe en los próximos años? Depende esa oración: sin fuego, no ti enen una nueva visión de Así que no te sorprendas. Y, sobre todo, no te del experto legal pro vida al que se consulte. Dios, ni de la fe, ni de la Iglesia, ni de sí mismos. No desanimes. Puede que el fuego no esté allí, pero el Algunos piensan que es más probable que la te sorprendas si tu comunión con Él es una comunión Creador del Fuego sí. La oración se trata de Él, y de corte ataque Roe gradualmente y otros piensan con lo invisible, una comunión con la oscuridad. lo que Él quiere para ti . Te está invitando a confi ar, que se podría derogar Roe de una sola vez. No te sorprendas de que a menudo no haya fuego a mirar y a esperar. Existen casos en el “conducto” legal ahora que podrían ser tratados por la corte el año que viene o el siguiente. Un caso incluye una ley de ¡Que tengan un bendito y Indiana que prohíbe los abortos en base a la raza, el sexo o la discapacidad de un niño por nacer. El Tribunal del Sépti mo Circuito derogó santo Adviento y Navidad! la prohibición por considerarla inconsti tucional y el estado de Indiana le ha solicitado a la Corte Suprema revisar esa decisión. Se han aprobado leyes que prohíben Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios los abortos por “desmembramiento” en La Diócesis requiere a todos los empleados y voluntarios Reportando Abuso el segundo trimestre en nueve estados. que trabajan con menores a asisti r a las sesiones de consci- Si usted sospecha abuso o descuido de un menor en Kansas y el Dos de las leyes están vigentes y las otras enti zación de Proteger a los Niños de Dios. Estas sesiones de menor esta en un peligro inmediato hable al 911 o al departamento siete han sido suspendidas a la espera de conscienti zación están disponibles en ambos inglés y español. de policía local. Si usted ti ene alguna sospecha de que un menor los resultados del liti gio. Dos de las leyes Son conducidos por gente de nuestra Diócesis especialmente esta siendo abusado o descuidado haga un reporte confi dencial al suspendidas están actualmente ante los entrenadas como facilitadores. Las sesiones se publicarán en Departamento de Kansas Centro de Reportes Para Protección de Tribunales. las parroquias, escuelas, el períodico Southwest Kansas Catholic Niños y Familias, 800-922-5330. Además, las leyes que exigen que las y la página electrónica de la Diócesis. www.dcdiocese.org/pro- Si usted Sospecha abuso por parte de personal d la Iglesia, que buscan abortos tengan privilegios de tecti ngchildren. aparte de hacer un reporte a esas autoridades civiles, por favor admisión en un hospital cercano también Próximas sesiones: comuníquese con el Señor Charles Befort, [email protected], podrían abrirse paso a la Corte Suprema. Dodge City 620-285-3219. Si usted o alguien que conoce pudo haber sido Esas leyes se aprobaron en Missouri y Domingo, Disiembre 9,2018 3-6 p.m. abusado/a por parte de personal de la Iglesia, comuníquese con Louisiana y fueron confi rmadas por los Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe el Señor Befort. Puede hacer un reporte a la Diócesis en nuestro Tribunales de Apelación en el Octavo y el 3231 N 14th Ave siti o web. Quinto Circuitos respecti vamente. Dodge City, 67801 El formulario para hacer su reporte lo puede encontrar en la Es importante saber que la corte puede Persona de contacto: Norma Álvarez 620-225-4802 siguiente dirección: usar cualquier ley sobre el aborto (incluso Facilitador: Norma Álvarez 620-225-4802 www.dcdiocese.org/safe-environment. si esta no atenta contra Roe) para revisar y derogar Roe, pero se requieren cinco jueces 1. Conozca la señales de advertencia 4. Esté al tanto del comportamiento de los dispuestos a hacerlo. Les pido que recen PASOS PARA CREAR 2. Controle el acceso niños y jóvenes y ayunen para que al menos cinco de los UN AMBIENTE jueces que actualmente están en la corte 3. Vigile todos los ministerios y programas 5. Comunique sus preocupaciones estén dispuestos a revisar y derogar Roe. SEGURO The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 9, 2018 Page 9 Adviento: Acudamos presurosos Niño con autismo interrumpe audiencia general y el Papa sacó una enseñanza Ver foto, página 1 hablar” y que tenía autismo. Entonces la libertad que tiene un niño delante de que solo después de “liberarnos de la el Pontífice le dijo “dejálo, si quiere su padre. Creo nos predicó a todos este esclavitud de los deseos mundanos” es Por MERCEDES DE LA TORRE jugar acá, dejálo”, mientras el menor se chico. Pidamos la gracia de que pueda posible “recomponer nuestra relación n niño con autismo interrumpió la soltaba para seguir corriendo. hablar”, invitó. con las personas y con las cosas siendo UAudiencia General de este miércoles “Es argentino…indisciplinado”, bromeó Después, el Santo Padre recordó que fieles, generosos y auténticos”. al escaparse de su asiento, llegar hasta el Pontífice con el Prefecto de la Casa con esta catequesis concluyó el itinerario De este modo, el Santo Padre aseguró al Papa Francisco para intentar abrazarlo Pontificia, el Arzobispo Georg Gänswein, a través de los 10 Mandamientos que es posible tener “un nuevo corazón, y darle la oportunidad de enriquecer su que se encontraba a su lado. con el que brota en primer lugar “un inhabitado por el Espíritu Santo, que se catequesis semanal. Minutos después, antes del saludo a sentimiento de gratitud a Dios, que nos da a través de su gracia, el don de El niño, de padres argentinos e los peregrinos de lengua española, el nos ha amado primero, y se ha dado unos deseos nuevos que nos impulsa a identificado por los medios como Wenzel Santo Padre explicó que Wenzel es un totalmente sin pedirnos nada a cambio”. una vida auténtica, adulta, sincera” Eluney, se subió al estrado donde estaba niño que no puede hablar. “Es mudo “Ese amor -añadió- invita a la confianza Por último, el Pontífice dijo que gracias el Papa y comenzó a tocar a uno de -afirmó el Papa- pero sabe comunicar, y a la obediencia, y nos rescata del a que Cristo “da cumplimiento a la ley” el los guardias suizos que custodiaban al sabe expresarse. Y tiene una cosa que me engaño de las idolatrías, del deseo de Decálogo con sus prohibiciones no es “un Pontífice. hizo pensar: es libre, indisciplinadamente acaparar cosas y dominar a las personas, titánico esfuerzo para ser coherentes con Luego corrió donde el Papa a libre. Pero es libre”. buscando seguridades terrenales que la norma”. Si no en cambio, esa ley vista pesar de los ruegos de su mamá El Papa aseguró que ese hecho le hizo en realidad nos vacían y nos esclavizan. desde el Espíritu “muestra el camino que que intentaba llevárselo. “¿Cómo te pensar y se preguntó: “¿Soy también así Dios nos ha hecho sus hijos, ha colmado nos conduce a la vida verdadera. Una llamas?”, le preguntó Francisco al de libre delante de Dios?”. “Cuando Jesús nuestro anhelo más profundo, siendo él, feliz simbiosis entre nuestra alegría de pequeño de siete años; sin embargo, dice que tenemos que hacernos como él mismo, nuestro descanso”, remarcó. ser amados y el gozo de Dios que nos la madre le dijo que su hijo “no puede niños, nos dice que tenemos que tener Asimismo, el Papa Francisco explicó ama”, concluyó. ¿Cuál es la relación de la Virgen de Guadalupe con el grito cristero “Viva Cristo Rey”? Por DAVID RAMOS Para el P. Eduardo Chávez, canónigo ACI Prensa de la Basílica de Guadalupe y postulador os “cristeros”, católicos que se de la causa de canonización de San Juan levantaron en armas frente a las Diego, vidente de la Virgen de Guadalupe, Lduras prohibiciones religiosas del esta relación es producto de “una gran, Gobierno de Plutarco Elías Calles en México maravillosa intuición, una inspiración del a inicios del siglo XX, recibieron el nombre Espíritu Santo”. por su famoso grito de “¡Viva Cristo Rey!”, En diálogo con ACI Prensa, el P. Chávez que exclamaban incluso antes de ser subrayó que “la Virgen de Guadalupe y fusilados. Pero, ¿qué relación guarda con Cristo Rey siempre es un grito desde el la Virgen de Guadalupe? alma, desde el corazón, desde la fe, un grito La guerra cristera se produjo entre 1926 único doblemente grande”. y 1929, luego de que Elías Calles promulgó El sacerdote mexicano, también una ley, conocida como la “Ley Calles”, director del Instituto Superior de Estudios que restringía la libertad religiosa al punto Guadalupanos, señaló que “cuando se ve que los sacerdotes no podían vestir traje la imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe desde talar; además se prohibió la enseñanza de los ojos de los indígenas, ven que ella está religión en las escuelas y la existencia de con un manto azul verdoso. Ese manto congregaciones. azul verdoso solamente los emperadores Muchos católicos fueron martirizados en podían usarlo, porque era el azul del cielo este periodo de persecución religiosa por y el verde de la vida”. parte del Gobierno mexicano. Entre ellos el “Cuando ven a la Virgen de Guadalupe, hoy Beato Padre Miguel Pro y el niño San que tiene este azul verdoso, entienden que José Sánchez del Río. ella es emperatriz, ella es reina. Y cuando El grito de “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” guarda ven que está embarazada, lógicamente el relación con la Fiesta de Cristo Rey, que tiene aquí es un rey, es el Rey”. instituida en 1925 por el Papa Pío XI. Pero Por esto, dijo, esta “única doble los cristeros con frecuencia añadieron a devoción” nos recuerda que Santa María esta exclamación el nombre de Santa María de Guadalupe “tiene como centro de su de Guadalupe. imagen a Jesucristo Nuestro Señor”.

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John STANG, St. John Vianney Eric FRIEB, Conception Seminary College Theological Seminary Carson HAUPT Austin HABASH 1300 S. Steele St. Esteban HERNANDEZ P.O. Box 502 Tyler SAUCEDO Denver, CO 80210 Jonathan LEMUS Conception, MO 64433 Page 10 December 9, 2018 Obituaries The Southwest Kansas Catholic Velma LaVerne Kraft, 85, she married Charles J. Grannell. in Quinter, the son of Bill and Julia Ona Merle “Pat” Stecklein, Lyle Thomas Stein, 70, died of Great Bend, died Nov. 12, He preceded her in death on May (Heier) Zerr. He was a member 86, of Sacred Heart Parish, Ness Nov. 20, 2018. Lyle was raised in 2018. She was retired, having 7, 2001. Gladys worked many of the Knights of Columbus. He City, died Nov. 20, 2018. She the Windthorst area. He attended previously worked for Phillips Oil years for J.C. Penney’s, until worked for Bell and Carlson Inc., was born on May 8, 1932 in Ness grade school and graduated as a bookkeeper and secretary. her retirement from the Pratt for the last 31 years as a Gun County on the family farm 12 from Immaculate Heart of Mary Survivors include daughter, Paula store in 1982. Surviving are a Fitter. Survivors include his wife of miles Northwest of Ness City, the High School at Windthorst. He Robinson; two grandchildren, granddaughter, Amy Ward, and a 37 years, Mary Lou Zerr; children, daughter of Ronald and Phoebe later attended Saint Mary of the John Robinson and Lindsay Penka; great-grandson, Jay Ward. Father Corey Zerr, Shawn Norris, Dawn (Lamoreaux) Snyder. She married Plains College, and served in the and two great-grandchildren, Michael Klag presided. Long, Rob Norris and Elly Norris; Wilber Eugene Stecklein, who Kansas Army National Guard from Blair Penka and Merritt Penka. Donald E. Powers, 79, of sisters, Lorena Ludolph and Connie was in the United State Navy, 1968 to 1972. He is survived by Father Ted Stoecklein presided. Prince of Peace Parish at St. Fahrenz; brothers, Ron, Rich, and on Wednesday, April 21, 1954, two brothers, Leslie and Locke; Bernice Teresa Christopher, Patrick, Great Bend, died Nov. Rex; 11 grandchildren; 14 great- in Ness City. He preceded her three sisters, Lyla Strecker, La 86, of St. John the Evangelist 15, 2018. He married Paula Jane grandchildren; and numerous in death on Jan. 6, 2014. She Rae Slattery, and Lori Snyder; and Parish, Hoisington, died Nov. 17, Danner August 20, 1960; she nieces and nephews. Father is survived by her daughter, numerous nieces and nephews. 2018. She was a bank teller at died Aug. 17, 2016. Donald was Wesley Schawe presided. Lisa Wasinger; sons, Terrance Father Robert A. Schremmer First Kansas Bank, retiring after 38 a salesman, working for John Elmer Nicholas Friess, 93, Lee Stecklein and Darin James presided. years, and was a member of the Hancock, Doonan Specialized of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Stecklein; sisters, Grace Hessman Mary Ann Schmidt, 82, Altar Society. She was the Labor Trailers and Guthrie Trailers. He Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, and Lois Towns; 15 grandchildren of St. John the Baptist Parish, Day Queen in 1951 and then the will be especially remembered for died Nov. 23, 2018. Elmer was and 10 great-grandchildren. Spearville, died Dec. 1, 2018. She Valentine Queen at Country Place his dedication to OPI, working in born in Ransom, the fourth of 19 Donald Raymond Prosser, was born to Paul F. and Veronica Senior Living last year. Survivors sales from 1985 until his retirement children—11 boys, and 8 girls— 78, of Sacred Heart Parish, Pratt, (Meyeres) Mages, and spent her include her five children, sons, in 2005. He was a member of the to Mathias Friess and Mayme died Nov. 21, 2018. He was born childhood on the family farm Rick A. Christopher and Craig Knights of Columbus. Survivors (Roths) Friess. When Elmer was on January 22, 1940 in Nashville, south of Spearville. She attended Christopher; twin daughters, include one son, David; two young, he and his siblings worked the son of John and Teresa high school at Windthorst, Karen Boese and Karla Willis; daughters, Linda Hogg and Colleen tirelessly on the family farm (Meyeres) Prosser. On June 22, graduating in 1954. She worked and son, Brent Christopher; six Gerstenkorn; two brothers, James where they raised livestock and 1963, he married Lorraine V. as a nurse at Dodge City Medical siblings, Gene Beck, Helen Urban, Lloyd Powers and Robert Alan grew a variety of crops to support (Penne) Prosser at St. Rose of Center from 1957-1960. On Kathy Thompson, Elmer Beck, Powers; 10 grandchildren and their large family. He met the Lima Catholic Church in Great May 5, 1960, she married John Elma Stricker and Betty Steiner; seven great-grandchildren. Father love of his life, Ella Mae Bolmer, Bend. Mr. Prosser was a 4th Schmidt. He survives along with 12 grandchildren; and 13 great Ted Stoecklein presided. at the Flour Mill in Dodge City Degree life member in the Knights two daughters, Anna Marie Engler grandchildren. Father Anselm Eke Randall Lee Zerr, 64, of where they both worked. Elmer of Colombus, and had served in and Jane Douglas; a son, Kent presided. the Cathedral of Our Lady of and Ella married on Oct. 15, the United States Army. He is Schmidt; nine grandchildren; and Gladys Marie Grannell, 98, Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, 1945, and added five children survived by his wife of 55 years, five great-grandchildren. Father of Sacred Heart Parish, Pratt, died died Nov. 5, 2018 in Wichita, to their family: Larry, Ronald, Lorraine; children, Ricky Prosser, John Forkouh presided. Nov. 17, 2018. On Dec. 23, 1944, Kansas. He was born Oct. 16, 1954 Linda, Richard, and Joseph. Their Kristine Adelhardt, and Rodney Nicholas J. “Nick” Schmitt, children all attended Sacred Heart Prosser; brothers, Lester and 74, of Prince of Peace Parish, Catholic School. Ella preceded Charles; eight grandchildren; and Great Bend, died Nov. 29, 2018. Elmer in death on Dec. 29, 1997. three great grandchildren. He was born to Victor and Irene Elmer is survived by three sons: Karen Sue Bishop, 78, of (Herman) Schmitt. He married Larry, Richard, and Joseph; his Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Rose Oberle, May 4, 1965. She daughter, Linda M. Meyers of of Lima Church, Great Bend, died survives along with two sons, Eudora; 12 grandchildren; 22 Nov. 21, 2018. She was born Tony and Bill; one daughter, great-grandchildren; brothers Jan. 11, 1940 at Russell County Cindy Funk; five grandchildren; Harold, Frederick, Daniel, and to August and Adelia (Depiesse) two great-grandchildren; and two Maurice; and sisters Sister Schremmer. She married Paul sisters, Shirley Harris and Betty Janice (Bernadette) Friess, Mary R. Bishop on Aug. 24, 1968 at Bender. Father Ted Stoecklein Frances Flax, Rosella McLain, Great Bend. He preceded her in presided. Janice Hornung, and Cathy death May 9, 2016. Karen was OBITUARY POLICY Ator. Father Robert Schremmer a member of the Altar Society. presided. Editor’s Note: The Survivors include brothers, Ron Obituary listings are printed SKC regrets that it had to cut L. Schremmer, Bill J. Schremmer, free of charge. Due to the limited much of Mr. Friess’s obituary and Gene E. Schremmer; two space available for the listings, they for space. See the full obituary sisters, Patricia A. Proksch and must be edited for space. 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AD The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 9, 2018 Page 11 Called & Gift ed Workshop Jan. 12 What are your gifts of the Holy Spirit? t’s true that the Lord works of India from Nepal,” Cesnik said. Iin mysterious ways, but other This is where Maggie’s charism ways aren’t quite so mysterious of faith came in: “At only 18, -- although they may require a bit she travelled to Nepal to see of detecti ve work. why so many children were Take the charism for example. impoverished.” “Charisms” are spiritual gift s given As a result of a long civil war, by the Holy Spirit. On Jan. 12, some one million children had 2019, you are invited to examine been abandoned on the streets. what your charism may be. The One day she met a girl who was Called & Gift ed Workshop will take supporti ng her family by breaking At left (LtoR): Father eric Gyamﬁ , emily Schumacher, katelyn Moore, kaitlyn Clark, kristi na Farber, place beginning at 8:30 a.m. and rocks in a river and selling bags for and instructor: natasha Werth. concluding with 5 p.m. Mass at the a dollar. Heartland Center for Spirituality, “Maggie realized it would Student nurses from Ft. Hays College 3600 Broadway in Great Bend. cost less than $7 to send her to Lunch is provided. school.” lend a helping hand at Liebenthal The day-long program presented One child became five, then by the Catherine of Siena Insti tute seven and more. Before long, Four student nurses from Ft. Hays College the Christmas decorations were sorted, and of Colorado Springs is designed to Maggie wrote home for her baby- and their instructor came to Liebenthal Nov. they were given free rein to decorate as they off er parti cipants a litt le help in sitti ng money -- $5,000 that she 27 to help clean the parish hall and decorate chose. The student nurses also held a pot luck determining just what are their used to buy a plot of land. She came it for the annual tri-parish Christmas party. meal on campus to raise funds for the steeple charisms. home and raised $20,000 and built With joyful spirit and boundless energy, they project. They presented Father Eric Gyamfi , “The charism of faith,” Deacon a home in which she and a couple cleaned and scrubbed, even their instructor pastor, with a check for $200 that was raised Mark Cesnik explained, “is not the house 40 children. The community working side by side with them. Aft erwards, from the pot luck. virtue of faith that we all hope to joined her to build a school, and a practi ce. It’s a gift of extraordinary high school is now in the works. All S�� R�� faith, the unusual trust in the love, of this amid the terrible violence of power and provision of God, and an ongoing civil war. Sunday, Dec. 9; Second Friday, Dec. 14; Saint John of 1:18-24 a remarkable freedom to act on “Now that’s extraordinary faith,” Sunday of Advent the Cross, priest and doctor Wednesday, Dec. 19 this trust.” Deacon Cesnik is from said the deacon. Baruch 5:1-9/Philippians 1:4- First Corinthians 2:1-10 or Judges 13:2-7, 24-25/Luke Corpus Christi Parish in Tucson. While most participants of the 6, 8-11/Luke 3:1-6 Isaiah 48:17-19/Matt hew 1:5-25 A charism is not to be confused program won’t be going off to Monday, Dec. 10 11:16-19 Thursday, Dec. 20 with a talent or skill. Charisms may Nepal to serve the poor, by closely Isaiah 35:1-10/Luke 5:17-26 Saturday, Dec. 15 Isaiah 7:10-14/ Luke 1:26-38 include “giving” – people who fi nd examining their lives, they are either Tuesday, Dec. 11 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11/Matt hew Friday, Dec. 21 great joy in sharing their ti me or given a good idea of what their Isaiah 40:1-11/Matt hew 17:10-13 Song of Songs 2:8-14, or treasure. There is the charism of charism(s) might be, or the tools to 18:12-14 Sunday, Dec. 16 Zephaniah 3:14-18/Luke hospitality – those who derive do so in the days and weeks to follow. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Zephaniah 3:14-18/ 1:39-45 pleasure in providing a welcoming It was a mystery that parti cipants of Isaiah 40:25-31/Matt hew Philippians 4:4-7/Luke 3:10- Saturday, Dec. 22 atmosphere for others. Some rare past workshops have found worth 11:28-30 18 First Samuel 1:24-28/Luke few have the charism of healing. searching for a soluti on. Thursday, Dec. 13; Saint Monday, Dec. 17 1:46-56 Maggie Doyne was just a Registrati on deadline is Jan. 3. Lucy, virgin and martyr Genesis 49:2, 8-10/Matt hew Sunday, Dec. 23; Fourth teenager when she decided to To register, contact Coleen Stein Isaiah 41:13-20/Matt hew 1:1-17 Sunday of Advent visit India. “She noti ced that many 620-227-1538, cstein@dcdiocese. 11:11-15 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Micah 5:1-4/Hebrews 10:5- children were pouring into a part org. Jeremiah 23:5-8/Matt hew 10/Luke 1:39-45 U.S. Bishops release pastoral lett er against racism Conti nued from Page 1 we are all brothers and sisters, all equally almost 40 years. together for important pronouncements, made in the image of God. Because we all In 1979, they approved “Brothers and It is imperati ve to paying att enti on to a parti cular issue and with bear the image of God, racism is above all a Sisters to Us: A Pastoral Lett er on Racism the intenti on of off ering a Christi an response, moral and theological problem that manifests in Our Day.” Among the many things, they confront racism’s full of hope, to the problems of our ti me. This insti tuti onally and systemati cally. Only a deep discussed was the fact that “Racism is a sin: is such a ti me.” individual conversion of heart, which then a sin that divides the human family, blots out root causes and Initi ated by the United States Conference multi plies, will compel change and reform in the image of God among specifi c members the injusti ce it of Catholic Bishops in August 2017, the Ad our insti tuti ons and society. of that family, and violates the fundamental Hoc Committ ee Against Racism was created It is imperati ve to confront racism’s root human dignity of those called to be children produces. The to address the evil of racism in our society causes and the injusti ce it produces. The of the same Father.” The newly approved and Church, to address the urgent need to love of God binds us together. This same “Open Wide Our Hearts” continues the love of God binds come together as a society to fi nd soluti ons, love should overfl ow into our relati onships message that “Brothers and Sisters to Us” us together. This and to support the implementati on of the with all people. The conversions needed to sought to convey. bishops’ pastoral lett er on racism. overcome racism require a deep encounter The full text, as well as many accompanying same love should “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring with the living God in the person of Christ pastoral resources, are available at www. Call to Love,” is a Pastoral Lett er from the who can heal all division. usccb.org/racism. Resources include a overfl ow into our full body of bishops to the lay faithful and “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call bulleti n insert, homily help, prayer materials, all people of goodwill addressing the evil of to Love,” is not the fi rst ti me the U.S. Bishops background informati on on systemic racism, relati onships with racism. have spoken as a collecti vely on race issues and acti viti es for primary, secondary, and all people. The pastoral lett er asks us to recall that in the United States, but it is the fi rst ti me in higher educati on classroom setti ngs.

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Priests on the Prairie May 20, 1910 — Dec. 9, 2008 Father James Kelly ather Kelly was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 20, 1910, the son of William and Catherine (Phelan) Kelly. He was ordained Sept. 10, F1944, for the Order of Saint Camillus by Bishop (later Cardinal) John Dalton of the Diocese of Meath, Ireland. He founded the Camillian House in London in 1945 and served as Superior there from 1946 to 1949. During this same time he served as chaplain of Hillside Institute and LaSainte Union convent, also in Hoefer London. Father Kelly transferred to the Diocese of Dodge City in 1953. He was Stained Glass assigned to St. Mary’s Parish in Marienthal as assistant pastor and cared • Restoration of Antique Stained for the mission churches of St. Joseph, Tribune, and St. Anthony at St. and Painted Glass Theresa. That same year he was named first resident pastor at St. Joseph, • Custom Designed of New Tribune, and continued to serve the mission at St. Theresa. Stained Glass Windows His other pastorates include: St. Theresa, Dighton (1960-63); St. Joseph, Scott City (1963-68); St. Joseph, Ellinwood (1968-79); and St. Joseph, Customer Care and Liebenthal (1987-89). He served as chaplain at Central Kansas Medical Quality Craftsmanship Center in Great Bend from 1979-1987. He founded the Camillian In addition to his parochial appointments, he was named spiritual House in London in 1945 1-800-663-8020 director of the Legion of Mary Comitium on March 31, 1963, and diocesan and served as Superior 910 S. Main • South Hutchinson director of Catholic Hospitals on Sept. 12, 1969. there from 1946 to 1949. Visit our website; View our job sites He retired to Ireland in 1989, but returned to Kansas two years later During this same time and took up residence at the Priests Retirement Center on the campus www.hoeferstainedglass.com he served as chaplain of the Spiritual Life Center. Father Kelly died Dec. 9, 2008 at the Catholic Care Center. Bishop of Hillside Institute and Ronald M. Gilmore celebrated the funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth’s Chapel. LaSainte Union convent, Burial was in Ascension Cemetery. also in London.

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Editor’s Note: Bishop John Brungardt has asked that the SKC conti nue to bring arti cles and Cardinal issues statement commentary about the ongoing priestly abuse crisis to the fore in the ulti mate hope that never again is a child or adult a victi m of abuse, and that those who have been abused can seek healing in the Loving Lord. at conclusion of bishops meeti ng on abuse What does it mean to be a good ALTIMORE—On the final those acti ons steps include: day of the public sessions of • A process for investigating role model for young people? Bthe U.S. Bishops fall general complaints against bishops assembly in Baltimore, Cardinal reported through a third-party By SHARON DOTy, J.D., M.H.R. Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- compliance hotline. We will Nati onal Catholic Risk Retenti on Group Houston and President of the U.S. complete a proposal for a single rom ti me to ti me, when you were growing Conference of Catholic Bishops, national lay commission and a up, you may have heard the phrase: “Do delivered the following remarks. proposal for a nati onal network Fas I say, not as I do.” Oft en children are Cardinal DiNardo’s full address relying upon the established confronted with the confusion at the diff erence follows: diocesan review boards, with between the guidance adults give them and the their lay experti se, to be overseen way those same adults interact with others. Brothers, I opened the by the metropolitan or senior The behavior of adults has a big impact on meeting expressing some suff ragan. children. They see what you are doing. When disappointment. I end it with • Finalizing the Standards of they admire and respect you, they model your hope. Accountability for Bishops. behavior. They want to be like the respected “My hope is fi rst of all grounded • Finalizing the Protocol for adults in their lives—mom, dad, teacher, or in Christ, who desires that the Removed Bishops. youth minister, for example—the people they Church be purifi ed and that our • Studying nati onal guidelines for look up to and care about. You could be one of eff orts bear fruit. the publicati on of lists of names of those people. Knowing this, it is ti me to look manner. In late summer on your behalf, those clerics facing substanti ated carefully at your own acti ons with the children • Don’t bully others. I expressed our renewed fraternal claims of abuse. and adults around you. • Don’t use profanity or sexually explicit affection for our Holy Father. In • Supporting the fair and Being a good role model requires us to rethink September the Administrative ti mely completi on of the various language in the presence of children some of the ways we act and interact. Adults Committ ee expressed for all of us investi gati ons into the situati on have a great deal of freedom in our society, and/or youth and don’t show sex-related our “love, obedience and loyalty” surrounding Archbishop McCarrick and we take pride in preserving that freedom. pictures to children and youth. for Pope Francis. and publicati on of their results. The freedom to act according to our choices • Don’t do things that deliberately hurt Now together with you today, We are grateful for the Holy also includes the responsibility to appropriately others. gathered in Balti more in Plenary See’s Statement of Oct. 6 in this restrict our own acti ons. Someti mes putti ng • Never meet alone with a child in a Assembly, we the members of regard. limits on our own behavior can be a powerful secluded area. the United States Conference of We leave this place committ ed model for children—teaching them how to Catholic Bishops pledge to His to taking the strongest possible • Respect other people’s boundaries. manage their own wants and desires. Holiness our loyalty and devoti on actions at the earliest possible Here are some examples of ways that adults Listen to and respect any person who in these diffi cult days. moment. We will do so in can be good role models for children: says “no.” I am sure that, under the communion with the Universal • Encourage group acti viti es and include leadership of Pope Francis, the Church. Moving forward in concert • Don’t possess, use, or be under the others who are frequently left out. conversati on that the global Church with the Church around the world influence of alcohol at any time while • Speak kindly about others and don’t will have in February will help us will make the Church in the United you are in the presence of children. Be get drawn into gossip. eradicate the evil of sexual abuse States stronger, and will make the from our Church. It will make our global Church stronger. moderate in all use of alcohol. Children and young people want to be like local eff orts more global and the But our hope for true and deep • Don’t possess, use, or be under the global perspective will help us reform ulti mately lies in more than infl uence of illegal drugs at any ti me. the adults in their lives—and they are always watching. They will repeat what they hear here. excellent systems, as essenti al as • Don’t strike, spank, shake, or slap and what they see. In order to be a good role Brothers, you and the speakers these are. It requires holiness: children, youths, or other adults. model, make sure that you are modeling for we have heard from have given the deeply held convicti on of the • Don’t humiliate, ridicule, threaten, them how to do things in a safe manner and me directi on and consensus. I will truths of the Gospel, and the eager or degrade children, youths, or other how to interact with others in a thoughtf ul and take it as a springboard for acti on. readiness to be transformed by Listening is essenti al, but listening those truths in all aspects of life. adults. respectf ul manner. must inform decisive acti on. Let As the nuncio reminded us on • Don’t touch a child, youth, or other Be someone whose acti ons say to children “Do as I say and as I do.” me take this moment to thank the Monday, “if the Church is to reform adult in a sexual or other inappropriate many survivors and experts who herself and her structures, then have given us such good counsel the reform must spring from her and directi on these last few days. mission of making known Christ, Avoid ‘stranger danger’ When the summer’s news fi rst the Son of the Living God.” No he risks to children are greater from We also don’t want to eliminate a key source broke, we committed to three system of governance or oversight, Tsomeone they know. Even though only 10 of help—parti cularly for a lost child. Children goals: to do what we could to get however excellent and necessary, percent of abuse is perpetrated by strangers, should know that most strangers, regardless of to the bott om of the Archbishop suffi ces alone to make us, weak children need to be cauti ous of strangers—on their appearance are safe; but we don’t know McCarrick situation; to make as we all are, able to live up to the street and Internet. for sure. reporti ng of abuse and misconduct the high calling we have received But, saying to a child, “Don’t talk to strangers Teach a child to stay put if lost unless it’s by bishops easier; and, to develop in Christ. or take candy from a stranger,” oft en creates dangerous, and to make a lot of noise to att ract a means of holding ourselves We must recommit to holiness unnecessary apprehension in a child; and, att enti on. In this specifi c circumstance, it’s okay accountable that was genuinely and to the mission of the Church. it implies incorrectly that if someone isn’t a to talk with strangers for help. Abducti ons are independent, duly authorized, and Brothers, I have heard you stranger he/she’s safe. more likely when a perpetrator asks a child had substanti al lay involvement. today. I am confident that in Take note: when asked to describe a for help. Now, we are on course to unity with the Holy Father and in “stranger,” most children say it’s an “ugly or Defi ne strangers, and quiz the child regarding accomplish these goals. That is the conversati on with the Universal mean” person. This highlights an important their reacti ons if someone they don’t know well directi on that you and the survivors Church in February we will move fact: children don’t oft en perceive friendly, asks for help fi nding a lost kitt en/puppy or to of abuse across our country have forward. att racti ve or charismati c people as strangers. get into a car. The child should answer that given me for the February meeti ng There is more to be done, but Nor do they consider someone to be a stranger he/she must ask you fi rst before doing anything in Rome. More than that, in the what we have done is a sign of if the person talks to them once, or is around or going anywhere. days prior to the meeting of hope. them more than once. If a person makes the child uncomfortable or episcopal conference presidents, Commending everything to the We shouldn’t say “never speak to a stranger” tries to detain him/her, the child should try to the Task Force I established this intercession of Our Lady, we pray because it’s unrealisti c and we, as role-models, get away immediately, making as much noise week will convert that directi on together . . . frequently speak to strangers. as possible into specifi c acti on steps. Some of Hail Mary…” Page 16 December 9, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Genetically altered babies? Ramifications of people bent on improving on God ? Editor’s Note: Dave Myers contributed claimed, there’s a good possibility that he DiCamillo said, when used for “a directly integrally personal context of the conjugal to this article. or others will one day do so. therapeutic purpose for a particular patient act. NA – A Chinese scientist recently Dr. He says his goal was to edit embryos to in question, and if we’re sure we’re going In addition, for research on embryos to stirred the ire of the science and give them the ability to resist HIV infection. to limit whatever changes to this person.” be ethical, therapies should be ordered to Creligious communities alike when He says he used a technology known as He pointed to gene therapy trials for treating and benefitting “that particular he said he had created the first genetically CRISPR to edit sections of the human disorders such as sickle cell disease and embryo, not just for garnering scientific edited babies. genome, performing the procedure on cancer that show promise for treating knowledge or seeing what’s going to Chinese researcher He Jiankui claims embryonic humans. difficult disorders. happen,” DiCamillo said. He condemned that he altered embryos for seven couples, Early last year, CNA spoke to John Editing sperm, eggs, or early embryos, policies that see destruction of embryonic resulting in one twin pregnancy so far. DiCamillo, an ethicist at the National however, presents serious concerns, he persons as a back-up if research does not go There is no independent confirmation of Catholic Bioethics Center, about the ethics said. Manipulating sperm and ova requires as planned, as well as current U.S. policies this claim, the Associated Press noted. In surrounding CRISPR technology in general. removing them from a person’s body; if that require destruction of human embryos other words, there’s a chance that Dr. He He stressed that Catholics do not need to conception is achieved with these cells, it as standard procedure. is fudging the facts. automatically consider all gene editing to is nearly always through in vitro methods. Another potential problem is editing Still, the claim alone opens up a moral be problematic, but “need to be attentive This practice of in vitro fertilization is held genes for non-medical reasons, for example debate on the ramifications of gene to where the dangers are.” by the Church to be ethically unacceptable to enhance vision or intelligence. editing. Even if Dr. He didn’t do what he Gene editing may be morally legitimate, because it dissociates procreation from the “There’s any number of things that we could do to change the qualities of human beings themselves and make them, in a sense, super-humans … this is something that would also be an ethical problem on the horizon,” he warned. Human editing occurred long before scientists reached into the genetic depths, and much like genetic manipulation, bodily editing later in life can be drawn into two categories: corrective and cosmetic. Corrective vs cosmetic Humans have long desired to rewrite themselves in their own perceived image of perfection. The face-lift is more than 100 years old, having first been performed by a German surgeon in 1916. Corrective facial surgery, meanwhile, occurred as early as the Civil War in an attempt to correct severe disfigurement occurred in battle. As technology advanced, so too has the desire for people to use the new technology more and more to enhance what they perceive as imperfections. Between implants and Botox injections, people have been busily rewriting themselves into their own image. The result has been a growing dissatisfaction with self – the self that God created in His own image. We reach for eternal youth, going under the knife because we allow society to dictate its version of beauty. As technology grows further, and the genetic formulas reveal themselves such that we can decide if our child will be blonde or brunette, we must be careful to remember that we are each a child of God, created in His image. What of those unborn babies facing physical challenges? We’ve already seen the abortion of babies solely due to their having Down Syndrome. This approaches all too closely the WWII dictate from Hitler to “eliminate the physically and mentally handicapped.” We must be careful to remember that we are, each of us, an original — each a child of God, created in His image, both at conception, and as we live and grow into adulthood. hrough the parish and diocesan commitment to stewardship, the national Retirement Fund for Religious is supported It’s true that we are an imperfect Tthrough sacrificial gifts you place in the offering basket each Sunday. If you wish to donate to the national Retirement Fund creation, but we are an imperfect for Religious, send that gift marked to the Catholic Chancery, P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. Your gift will be sent creation shown beautiful by the Light directly to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to benefit the National Retirement Fund for Religious. of our Loving Lord. o benefit local retired priests, donate to the Vibrant Ministries Appeal: go to www.dcdiocese.org/vibrant-ministries, or Everything about us is beautiful Tcontact Mark Roth, [email protected], 620-227-1535. because we’re a reflection of God.