theleaven.com | vol. 34, no. 21 | january 11, 2013 St. Benedict’s Abbey elects new abbot n Abbot James Albers praises influence of What is an family, monastic abbatial election? community An abbatial election is a dem- ocratic process in which the By Vaughn Kohler monastic community gathers to Special to The Leaven cast ballots to elect a new abbot, the spiritual father of the com- TCHISON — When James munity. Albers was a boy in Bend- To prepare for the election, ena, his parents would of- monks pray for discernment, ten point to his longtime read to become more acquainted parish pastor, Benedictine with the process, and dedicate AFather Augustine Rottering, as a shin- their prayers to God’s blessing on ing example of the joyous experience the election. In addition, a com- of religious life. mittee is appointed to oversee “My mom and dad would often say the process, and presenters from outside the abbey are invited to ‘Look at Father Augustine,’” he said. address the community on ques- “‘Doesn’t he look happy being a monk tions like “What kind of elector and priest?’” should a monk be?” or “What Years later, when Albers entered the kind of electee should the future monastery, he was the youngest mem- abbot be?” ber of the St. Benedict’s Abbey com- The actual election is a two- munity — and Father Augustine was day process. It begins with the oldest. prayer; confirmation of the offi- “On my first day in the monastery, cials of the election and voting he pulled me aside,” he recalled. “He members; the naming of proxies said, ‘I’ve been praying for this for a for those absent; roll call; the long time.’” taking of oaths; and the naming Now, Father Augustine has reason of candidates. to be prouder still. On Dec. 28, 2012, On the evening of the first day, the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey in there is a nominating ballot. Each Atchison elected Father James Robert monk may name two candidates Albers, OSB, their ninth abbot. by secret ballot. No candidate is If you asked Abbot James how he allowed to campaign for votes. came to that position, he would be The community discusses each quick to say he has accomplished noth- nominated candidate to see who, ing on his own. God brought him to they believe, has the qualities that place in his life because of the love necessary to lead the abbey. On the second day, after the and support of others. Mass of the Holy Spirit, the offi- “I owe so much to my family,” he cial voting process begins. Once said, “not just my biological family, but the man is elected, the choice is also my confreres at St. Benedict’s Ab- left to him whether or not to take bey.” on the role. It is not forced upon Abbot James was born in Ost, a anyone. small town west of Wichita, but grew After he accepts and the elec- up northwest of Atchison in Bende- tion is confirmed, he is immedi- na, where his family belonged to St. ately the new abbot. The com- Benedict Parish. He graduated from munity goes to the church for a Midway-Denton High School in 1990 thanksgiving service. and Benedictine College in 1994. He Abbot James will receive the entered the novitiate at St. Benedict’s liturgical abbatial blessing from Abbey in December 1995 and made Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann his first profession on Dec. 8, 1996. on March 17. Three years later, he made his solemn Photo by JD Benning Father James Albers was elected as the ninth abbot of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison on Dec. 28, >> See “New” on page 5 2012. He succeeds Abbot Barnabas Senecal who served in that role for 16 years.

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Life will be victorious Join archbishop in consecrating yourself to Jesus through Mary Lawsuits advance against contraceptive mandate t was the prepare a person spiritually that the total consecration By Joe Bollig to make this total conse- to Jesus through Mary is a calendar [email protected] end of the cration to Jesus through his life-changing experience. In- first semes- mother. Father Gaitley adapt- deed, this Marian consecra- archbishop ANSAS CITY, Kan. — A “I ed St. Louis de Montfort’s tion can bring us to a whole Naumann growing list of injunctions ter of my freshman methodology in an effort to new level in our spiritual granted and the certainty of continuing court challeng- make it more accessible to life. Recently, some friends Jan. 11 year in college. Ear- esK greet the first anniversary of Pres- archbishop Catholics today. For the 33- from St. Louis wrote to tell Mass for Apostles of the lier that semester, a day self-administered retreat, me what a powerful impact Interior Life Spiritual Men- ident Barack Obama’s announcement Joseph F. Naumann Father Gaitley provides daily Father Gaitley’s book and torship Program of the contraceptive mandate. friend had given me meditations drawn not only the total consecration to Je- Currently, there are 43 lawsuits a copy of St. Louis de Mont- from St. Louis de Montfort, sus through Mary had upon Jan. 12 challenging the mandate, with 110 fort’s book, “True Devotion would be rediscovered and but also from St. Maximilian their lives. St. Philippine Duchesne plaintiffs represented in those law- to Mary.” When I saw the become an inspiration to an Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of To join me in these 33 Latin Mass Community suits. Some of the lawsuits are by church blessing words on the back cover, army of great saints. Both of Calcutta and Blessed John days of prayer, you will need nonprofit religious institutions, and declaring that it presents a these prophecies proved to Paul II. to acquire a copy of Father some are by for-profit businesses. Jan. 13 The mandate, which was an- short, easy, secure, and per- be true. This past summer, the Gaitley’s book. While it can Mass and pastoral visit — nounced on Jan. 20, 2012, was written fect way to become a saint, I The unpublished manu- Apostles of the Interior Life easily be ordered online, I Holy Trinity, Lenexa was sold. I thought to myself, script for “True Devotion to invited me to use Father encourage you to patronize by the U. S. Department of Health and ‘Hey, this is the kind of way I Mary” was lost for more than Gaitley’s book to prepare one of our local Catholic Jan. 15 Human Services as part of the Afford- need!’” 100 years. Though he only to make the total consecra- bookstores: Trinity House, Administrative Team able Care Act of 2010. Father Michael E. Gaitley lived 43 years (1673-1716) tion to Jesus through Mary 7287 W. 97th St., Overland meeting The mandate requires nearly all makes this confession in the and was just a priest for 16 on Aug. 22, the feast of the Park, (913) 652-0080; Soul private insurance plans to include introduction to his book, en- years, St. Louis de Montfort’s Queenship of Mary. St. Louis Supply and Hardware, 704 Priests Personnel meeting coverage of a variety of preventive titled “Thirty-Three Days writings powerfully influ- de Montfort recommended, Cherokee St., Leavenworth, services for women — including to Morning Glory.” Father enced several popes, e.g., Leo if possible, that the conse- (913) 682-6868; Touch of Vespers and dinner with all Federal Drug Administration- Gaitley is a member of the XIII, Pius X, Pius XII, and cration be made on a Marian Heaven, 119 S.E. 18th St., recently ordained priests approved contraceptive drugs and Marians of the Immaculate John Paul II. Blessed John feast. Topeka, (785) 232-2543; — archbishop’s residence devices, surgical sterilizations and Conception, founded by St. Paul described his reading As part of the Year of Lumena Books, 2201 W. 25th abortion-inducing drugs. Louis de Montfort, who orig- of “True Devotion to Mary” Faith, I am inviting Catholics St., Suite G, Lawrence, (785) Jan. 16 All health plans, except those that Presbyteral Council meet- inated the method for total as a turning point in his life. throughout the Archdiocese 842-1338; or The I. Donnelly are “grandfathered” or fall under a ing CNS photo/Theresa Laurence, Tennessee Register consecration to Jesus through The importance of the influ- to join me in making or Company, 6601 Troost Ave., very narrow exemption for religious Dominican Sister Mary Diana Dreger, a physician, sees a patient at St. Thomas Family Health Center South in Nashville, Tenn., in this file photo. Mary. ence of St. Louis de Montfort renewing this total conse- Kansas City, Mo., (816) 363- employers, must cover these preven- Open house for clergy The Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate requires all employers, including most Catholic employers, to provide employees with St. Louis de Montfort on Pope John Paul II was ev- cration to Jesus through 2823. These days, it is good tive services without co-pays or cost free health insurance coverage of contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, and sterilization even if the employer is morally was a gifted and energetic idenced by the fact that the Mary. The feast I propose in general to support small sharing. Jan. 19 opposed to doing so. Although the Obama administration has announced an accommodation for religious institutions such as hospitals, the preacher. He spent a good pope’s motto, “Totus Tuus” for the day of consecration businesses, but particularly The mandate is “one of the great- “Catholic Way” taping Catholic Health Association rejected the administration’s accommodation for religious employers. The CHA said the suggestion to have insur- portion of his priestly min- — “Totally Yours” — was is the Annunciation, which to patronize these or other est attacks on religious liberty that we have seen in a lifetime,” said Em- ers pick up the costs would be “unduly cumbersome” and “unlikely to adequately meet the religious liberty concerns.” istry giving parish missions. inspired by “True Devotion is celebrated this year on specifically Catholic enter- Catholic Charities Snow ily Hardman, communications direc- God used his talents as a to Mary.” Mon., April 8. Normally, the prises. Ball preacher to inspire a renewal St. Louis was convinced solemnity of the Annunci- If you have never had a tor and an attorney with the Becket “The First Amend- when the U. S. District Court allowed the business owner’s religious liberty. of faith in the hearts of many that Mary’s role, as the spiri- ation is observed on March very strong Marian devotion Fund, a nonprofit religious liberty law the Archdiocese of New York to pro- “We’re building toward a vindica- who had grown tepid in the tual mother of all the disci- 25, precisely nine months before, this will be a wonder- firm based in Washington, D.C. ceed with its lawsuit despite the “safe tion of our First Amendment rights Our Lord’s continued bless- ment does not require practice of their Catholicism. ples of Jesus, was to help her before Christmas. However, ful opportunity to develop In a response to a storm of protest, harbor” and the Obama administra- in court and the consciences of all ing upon the Faith Initiative St. Louis de Montfort, by his children to become saints. St. this year, March 25 is the a beautiful friendship with on Feb. 10, 2012, President Obama an- tion’s promise to consider future ac- Americans would be protected,” said in the Archdiocese. I en- citizens to accept preaching, motivated many Louis knew that Mary always Monday of Holy Week. Thus, Our Blessed Mother. If nounced an accommodation for re- commodations. Hardman. courage you also to select a to consecrate their lives to leads others to her son Jesus. the feast is transferred to the devotion to Mary is already ligious institutions (such as colleges “The First Amendment does not In a letter to Catholic business personal intention for your assurances from the Jesus through Mary. Thus, St. Louis mapped out first day after the celebration an important part of your and hospitals) that were not grand- require citizens to accept assurances owners on Dec. 18, 2012, Archbishop Marian consecration. I am St. Louis de Montfort a method for individuals of the Octave of Easter. Our spiritual life, this will be an fathered or did not meet the narrow from the government that, if the gov- Joseph F. Naumann outlined some op- convinced that the total con- government that, if the authored what has become to develop a close spiritual 33 days of prayerful prepara- opportunity to renew and religious exemptions. ernment later determines it has made tions they could take. secration to Jesus through a classic on Marian spiri- relationship with Mary. The tion will, therefore, begin on deepen friendship with Our The accommodation was that the a misstep, it will take ameliorative One option is that Catholic em- Mary is one of the best ways government later de- tuality, “True Devotion to total consecration proposed Wed., March 6. Lady. religious institution’s insurance com- action. There is no ‘Trust us, changes ployers could discontinue health care in which we can love, learn Mary.” In this book, St. Louis by St. Louis de Montfort is to Father Gaitley entitled I will be making this panies would pay for the objection- termines it has made are coming’ clause in the Constitu- coverage, but this would present mor- and live our Catholic faith predicted that his manu- Jesus, but through Mary. his book, “Thirty-Three renewal of my own total con- able services. Also, religious employ- tion,” wrote Judge Brian Cogan. al and practical problems, and still during this special Year of script would disappear for St. Louis de Montfort Days to Morning Glory,” secration to Jesus through ers who were not grandfathered and a misstep, it will take There are no “safe harbors” for leave them subject to fines beginning Faith. many years, but eventually developed a 33-day retreat to because he is convinced Mary for the intention for did not meet the exemption criteria private, for-profit firms, and many in 2014. Another option is temporary were granted a one-year “safe harbor,” ameliorative action.” Catholic businesspersons who object compliance joined with legal opposi- delaying enforcement of the mandate. to the mandate face the prospect of tion. The Obama administration also made victory achieved with lawsuits filed violating their religious beliefs or in- “I would propose that you consid- statements about the possibility of fu- by Belmont Abbey College in Char- curring huge fines. er the possibility of filing a lawsuit Mud Jacking ture, possible accommodations. lotte, N.C., and Wheaton College in Although the mandate took effect against the HHS mandate, asking to KEATING “The harbor is neither safe nor is Illinois. in August 2012, new insurance plan be relieved of the requirements of the FOUNDATION REPAIR it a harbor, because [the entities] are “[These lawsuits] were dismissed years for many of these firms began mandate on the basis that it violates Cracked • Bowed • Settled Wall M U D J A C K I N G still subject to the mandate through at the trial court level for that very this Jan. 1. That is why several law- your conscience rights and the free Repair Raise & Level private lawsuits,” said Hardman. reason,” said Hardman. “The courts suits were filed before that date. exercise of your religious beliefs,” v Wall Bracing v Patios v Drives “They still have to make budgeting said, ‘You’ve been promised an ac- According to the Becket Fund, wrote the archbishop. v Waterproofing v Garage Floors decisions way in advance to comply, commodation, hold off and come there have been 12 rulings regarding The archbishop also recommend- v Steel Underpinning v Slab Houses and so there are a number of things back later if they don’t actually ac- lawsuits by for-profit firms against the ed that if businesspersons go this Kansas City Lawrence Topeka impacting them now.” commodate you.’” mandate. Nine firms had their injunc- route, that they seek assistance from (913) 262-9352 (785) 865-0006 (785) 246-0128 Thanks to the so-called “safe har- “The District of Columbia Court tions granted, and three were denied. the Becket Fund and the Alliance De- bor,” a number of lawsuits have been of Appeals reinstated our cases and One of those firms whose lawsuit was fending Freedom. dismissed, because the courts said . . . held the administration’s feet to denied at the circuit court level was “The government’s actions have the cases were not “ripe” since the the fire,” she continued. “[The court] Hobby Lobby, which is now subject to created a real moral dilemma for con- Obama administration promised to said, ‘You must give us a status report penalties of $1.3 million per day. scientious Catholic and non-Catholic consider future, possible accommo- every 60 days on the new rule; you Hobby Lobby will appeal the rul- employers alike,” the archbishop wrote. dations. This is what happened to the must issue something by March; and ing, and its future prospects are good. “All Americans should be concerned challenge by the Diocese of Peoria the final rule must be in place by Au- That’s because of a ruling by a dif- about these mandates and should work and the University of Notre Dame. gust.’” ferent circuit court in a similar case, so that our nation’s heritage of religious There was, however, a significant Another significant victory was which found that the mandate violates liberty is protected.”

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The Leaven 01-11-13.indd 2-3 1/9/13 10:57 AM 4 local news theleaven.com | january 11, 2013 january 11, 2013 | theleaven.com local news 5 Sister Mary Corita Conlan, SCL Q & A with the Taking a stand for life topeka — Sister Mary Corita new abbot Conlan, 85, a Sister of Charity of Leav- n Pharmacists say enworth, died on Jan. 1 in her convent Kansas Monks magazine ed- home here. itor Vaughn Kohler had a few rosary bolstered Sister Mary Corita was born on questions for the newly elected May 12, 1927, in abbot: faith, courage Butte, Mont. Her By Joe Bollig parents, Leo H. [email protected] and Marguerite Q. What lesson(s) have you Lundgren Con- learned from your predecessor T. MARYS — It had been lan, named their that you hope to carry with you weighing on the hearts of only child Lona as you serve as the new abbot? Dan and Mary Sutherland for Lee. She attended years: Should we stop selling Lincoln, St. Pat- Scontraceptives? rick, and McKin- A. Abbot Barnabas’ greatest To do so could cause a lot of trou- ley grade schools, gift to our community was his ble. and graduated compassion. What I see in him The Sutherlands are small busi- Sister Mary Corita from Girls’ Cen- is someone who listens and who tral High School ness owners, not activists. Conlan avoids a hasty response, so to al- in Butte. “How could we do that?” Dan re- low the virtue of wisdom to de- In February 1949, she joined the Sis- calls thinking. “We’d be jeopardizing scend. our livelihood. And is it our place to ters of Charity of Leavenworth. After thrust this upon our public?” professing her vows on Feb. 14, 1951, Sister Mary Corita began her teaching The Sutherlands, both pharma- Is there any counsel from cists and members of Christ the King career at Cathedral School in Kansas Q. City, Kan. sacred Scripture or the Rule of Parish in Topeka, have owned a phar- St. Benedict that comes to your macy in St. Marys since 2004. In the fall of 1951, she began teaching mind right now? If so, what is Their dual mission has always at Assumption School in Topeka. She it? been to care for their family — and also taught at Sacred Heart and Most their customers. And that was what Pure Heart of Mary schools in Tope- ka, Immaculate Conception School in Photo by JD Benning they thought they were doing. Brother Leven Harton (left) and Father Gabriel Landis look on as Father Marion Charboneau signs the document confirming the election of Father James St. Marys, St. Rose of Lima School in St. Benedict uses the Gos- But that persistent doubt kept Albers as abbot of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison. A. coming back, and they wondered Kansas City, Kan., St. Mary School in pel of John in the prologue to the if they really could reconcile their Lee’s Summit, Mo., and was principal Rule, charging the monk to “run Catholic faith with selling contracep- at Sacred Heart School in Leavenworth while you have the light of life.” tives. before returning to Assumption Grade We each have been given that “We compartmentalized our lives,” School, now called Mater Dei, in 1967. light through our baptism and, explained Dan. “We regularly attend- Sister Mary Corita was principal at New abbot’s ties to abbey go back a century for the monks in our monastic ed Mass, sent the kids to Catholic Assumption until she retired in 2006. profession, I ask myself: How am >> Continued from page 1 about what I wanted to do in life, they “All of my brother monks have school, and followed natural family For four months in 2008, she was the I running this race and allowing always mentioned a vocation to the re- served and supported me in so many planning in our personal lives. But in administrator of Sacred Heart School, the light of Christ to guide me? Leaven photo by Joe Bollig profession on Oct. 2, 1999. ligious life,” said Abbot James. “They different ways,” he said. “My hope and our business life, our pharmacy was Emporia, and St. Joseph School in Olpe. That understanding of Christ as A deeper commitment to their faith, thanks in large part to praying the rosary as a family and After having studied at the Pon- wanted all of their children to know prayer is to faithfully serve them as a dispensing contraceptives.” She earned a master’s degree in ele- eucharistic adoration, led Dan and Mary Sutherland to take a big step. They decided to make tifical University of Sant’Anselmo in that a vocation to the religious life was spiritual father.” light offers to me a sense of guid- “As pharmacists, it was so trou- mentary school administration from the their pharmacy part of the culture of life by not selling contraceptives. Rome from 1997-2000, he was ordained as viable as any other option.” As he begins his tenure, Abbot ance and protection. bling,” said Mary. “We both knew University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth. to the priesthood in July 2000. Follow- The Albers family has ties to the James is humbled by the demands of that all contraceptives could be abor- tions? They’d already taken several Life. They urgently needed medical As well as being a skilled educator ing his ordination, he did a pastoral Benedictine monks reaching back the position. tifacients.” steps to make theirs a “pro-life phar- professionals to testify at a hearing and administrator, Sister Corita was a year at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in more than 150 years. As Abbot James’ “I would be lying if I didn’t say I Do you have anything The Sutherlands might have con- macy.” Wasn’t that enough? before the Kansas House Judiciary gifted musician and directed choirs in Q. Seneca and served as alumni director family has influenced him, the monks am a little scared by the responsibili- special to say to the commu- tinued to straddle the fence if they The Sutherlands decided no, it Committee for expanding conscience Topeka since 1952. at Benedictine College from 2000 until have influenced his family. ties that are ahead of me,” he said. “I nities at Benedictine College, had not received motivation from wasn’t. protection for Kansas pharmacists, She began taking violin lessons at his appointment as prior of the St. Ben- “There are so many connections am very much counting on the prayers Maur Hill-Mount Academy and an unexpected source — their daily “Doing the will of God, whatever nurses and doctors. age five and claimed that the beauty of edict’s Abbey community in July 2002. between my family and the Benedic- of many people and the support of my your sister institution, Mount family rosaries. that was, became more important to They’d told God they’d do whatev- music was a gift that started with the Abbot James believes his path from tines,” said Abbot James. “It is impossi- confreres.” St. Scholastica? In 2007, the Archdiocese of Kan- both of us — regardless of the cost,” er he asked, said the Sutherlands. So “squeaking and squawking” of the violin. small-town Catholic boy to monk, ble to name all those who have greatly At the same time, he moves forward sas City in Kansas and the Diocese of said Mary. this came like a tap on the shoulder. She began taking piano lessons from Sis- priest and now abbot of the institu- impacted us.” with resolve. Kansas City-St. Joseph cosponsored The Sutherlands took a big step How could they say no? ter Rose Cecilia Sillers when she was a tion that co-founded Benedictine Col- In addition to Father Augustine, for “In the Rule [of St. Benedict], the a living rosary rally in Kauffman Sta- forward in 2011 when they contacted “We’re thinking this is part of the freshman at Girls’ Central. She has writ- A. I just ask for their prayers lege and Maur Hill-Mount Academy example, “Father Meinrad Miller invit- abbot is responsible for the souls of his dium, the home of the Kansas City the National Catholic Bioethics Cen- answer to our prayers, and Kathy Os- ten that her relationship with Sister Rose and offer mine. I look forward to is owed, firstly, to the influence of his ed me to come to a weekend retreat in brothers — to challenge the strong and Royals in Kansas City, Mo. ter in Philadelphia. trowski [of Kansans for Life] said to Cecilia was part of the divine providence the journey together with them, family. Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth 1995 and encouraged me to discern my to give the weak nothing to run from. As part of that effort, families “When we talked to [staff bioeth- me jubilantly, ‘You’re an answer to that guided her. as well as working with those in (Betty) Albers raised five children and vocation,” said Abbot James. “And my We are on a journey together toward were encouraged to pray the rosary icist] Father Alfred Cioffi, we told our prayers,’” said Dan. “I sat down “It was her influence, friendship, pa- our other apostolates in the arch- gently encouraged each one of them to predecessor, Abbot Barnabas Senecal, salvation, and my responsibility is my together for the success of the living him, ‘Here we are. This is our busi- that night, said a prayer to the Holy tience, and kindness that proved to be diocese and Brazil. consider the religious life. gave me a great example of compas- brothers.” rosary rally. The rosary had played a ness. What do we do?’” said Dan. “We Spirit, and typed out my testimony.” the catalyst for me to attend Saint Mary “Whenever my parents talked to me sion.” part in the conversion of Dan, who thought we’d get a ‘do this’ and ‘don’t His testimony, and that of many College and enter the community,” Sister had been raised a Missouri Synod do this’ answer. We didn’t get that at others, contributed to the passing of Corita said. Lutheran, but became a Catholic in all.” the Healthcare Rights of Conscience In addition to her love of children 2003. Rather than an easy, black-and- Law in Kansas. It was signed by Gov. and strong belief in Catholic education, GARAGE DOOR “It really just has helped us with so white answer, Father Cioffi walked Sam Brownback in June 2012. Sister Mary Corita reached out to the many graces and has brought Christ them through the issues and the The Sutherlands then explained in disadvantaged. She was tireless in dis- AND OPENER and his church to the center of our church’s teachings, to help them letters to customers that they were tributing money, clothing and food to married life and our family life,” said form their own consciences. making a business decision not to the poor, and was involved with and SALES & SERVICE Mary. Father Cioffi gave them six steps sell contraceptives. On July 1, the St. administered the sandwich ministry at on all types of garage doors, openers, and Soon, the Sutherlands discovered for discernment. The last was to find Marys Pharmacy truly became a part Mater Dei Parish until her death. entry type doors. Also repairs on patio that the strength and unity that grew out if Kansas has conscience protec- of the culture of life. doors. Over 35 years of experience. Call out of their bolstered prayer life tion laws in place for pharmacists in July 1 came and went — and noth- (913) 227-4902. Let us weatherize all the helped them address their inner con- their situation. Their progress was ing much happened. Youth choir seeking doors of your home. flict. halted again in January 2012 when “I had two our three people ask “Before we began praying the ro- they discovered that Kansas had en- me,” said Dan. applicants sary, occasionally the thought [of acted only very limited conscience But for the Sutherlands’ faith life The National Catholic Youth Choir their contraceptive dilemma] would protection laws. and consciences, the impact has been is seeking high school students to au- come into my mind, and honestly I’d “That was a huge thing for Dan, tremendous. dition for the 2013 camp and multi- push it out fast,” said Mary. because he’s the primary breadwin- “We had to come to a point in our state concert tour. Applications are due “It was a threat to our livelihood,” ner for the family,” said Mary. “What lives where we could say, ‘What if we March 18. said Dan. “It was fear. What would do we do now?” lost our house and business because Catholic students entering grades 10- [discontinuing the sale of contracep- They continued to pray and trust of this decision?’” said Dan. 12 in the fall of 2013 are eligible to try tives] do to our business, our liveli- that God would show them the way. “And we got to the point where out. The camp and tour are June 17 - July hood, our professional lives — if we Then, only a month later, Mary re- we could say, ‘It’ll all be OK. If we 2 at Saint John’s Abbey and University, say we’re not going to do that?” ceived an email from a friend, who do lose it all, so be it. But we’re liv- Collegeville, Minn. The cost of $900 in- Would they alienate their custom- knew nothing of their struggle. ing according to our faith life,” he cludes meals, lodging and tour expens- ers? Would there be legal ramifica- The email was from Kansans for added. es. Scholarships are available. Apply online at: www.CatholicYouthChoir.org.

The Leaven 01-11-13.indd 4-5 1/9/13 10:57 AM 6 local news theleaven.com | january 11, 2013 SOS benefit promises the Miraculous By Joe Bollig iarity means no one is afraid to say, Benedictine monks of Conception Ab- Today, the Archdiocese of Kansas [email protected] “That’s a crummy idea,” without of- bey. Although there will not be a live City in Kansas has 30 men in the sem- fending each other, said Nagle. auction, there will be a small VIP silent inary, and the Diocese of Kansas City- ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The This year, SOS will be held on Jan. auction for six items and a raffle for a St. Joseph has 25 men in discernment annual Support Our Semi- 25 at the Muehleback Hotel, located mink garment. and formation. narians benefit dinner has at 12th and Wyandotte in Kansas City, After the dinner, both Archbishop As the numbers have risen, so, too, always been a top Catholic Mo. Funds raised at the event benefit Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Rob- has the need to pay for their education. socialK affair with a purpose. seminarians from the Archdiocese of ert Finn will speak briefly, followed by “This is a great cause,” said Michael This year, it’s also a family affair Kansas City in Kansas, the Diocese of Msgr. Blacet and Father Storey. The McInerney. “Higher education costs a with a purpose. Kansas City-St. Joseph, and Concep- program will be followed by socializ- lot of money. I know, because I have The event co-chair couples — Mi- tion Seminary College, Conception, ing with clergy and seminarians, wrap- kids in college. Seminarians have five chael and Patti McInerney, and Jack Mo. ping up by 10 p.m. or so. or six years of studies, and that’s ex- and Mimi Nagle — have a special con- The SOS benefit dinner has been “Last year, people stayed around lat- pensive.” nection. updated slightly for its 20th anniver- er while Father Mulhearn played the Matthew Nagle is proud of what his Michael and Mimi are siblings, and sary run, said Martha Hodes, the SOS piano,” said Hodes. parents and aunt and uncle are doing Jack and Patty are in-laws. executive director and treasurer. Slightly over 600 persons attended with SOS. But it doesn’t end there. Beginning this year, each event last year, but Hodes hopes that even “I’m really grateful for the SOS in Jack and Mimi Nagle are the parents will be dedicated to the Blessed Vir- more will attend this year. As a sign general,” said the seminarian. “With- of Matthew Nagle, in his second year gin Mary under a different title, this of her optimism, she’s prepared to dis- out financial support, I think it would of theology at Kenrick-Glennon Semi- year being Our Lady of the Miraculous tribute an additional 200 Miraculous be hard for a lot of guys to go to [the] nary in St. Louis. Medal. There will be a display about Medals with prayers. seminary.” Michael and Patti McInerney are the Miraculous Medal, and Father Mike Tickets are $150 per individual, or “I hear that, at other seminaries, not only the seminarian’s aunt and un- Mulhearn, CM, will be there to enroll $1,500 for a table of 10. Donors are en- they ask [the students] to take out cle — they’re his godparents as well. anyone who wishes to join in the Mi- couraged to give at three levels: $5,000 loans,” he continued. “[The prospect of Both couples belong to Curé of Ars raculous Medal Society. Everyone who for guardian angel; $10,000 for angel; debt] can be a real deterrent for a guy Parish in Leawood. Both were recruit- attends will receive a medal. and $15,000 for archangel. if he’s not sure about his vocation. The ed to be co-chair couples by mutual Another change is that the live auc- Over the past 19 years, the SOS has fact that our seminarians don’t have to friends Pat and Louise Meyers. tion has been replaced by a program raised $2,845,727. Last year, the net was worry about this is really big.” “It’s been fun,” said Mimi Nagle. featuring two speakers — Msgr. Wil- roughly $135,000. If you would like to attend the 20th “Fortunately, we all get along well, so liam Blacet from Missouri, and Father The SOS events were begun at an annual SOS, contact Hodes at (913) it’s been fun and easy to do. We already Rick Storey, pastor of Holy Spirit Par- absolute low point for vocations for 207-9893, or by email at: mmmh66@ know each other, and we’ve been to- ish in Overland Park. the two dioceses and the seminary. sbcglobal.net. Or contact Mimi Nagle gether for other things, so we’re able to The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with Slowly, through a lot of prayer and by email at: [email protected]. bat ideas back and forth.” cocktails and a market featuring donat- hard work, the numbers have steadily Already having that level of famil- ed items and baked goods made by the risen.

Local Catholics help with immediate, long-term needs after disasters By Jessica Langdon to Haiti, where more than 50 people The collaboration resulted in the others, such as Sacré-Coeur Church [email protected] died and homes and crops were lost. Partnership for Church Reconstruc- in Port-au-Prince, are in the design It was the second major natural di- tion, and its construction unit began stage. ANSAS CITY, Kan. — saster to hit Haiti within three years. operating in late 2011. Since then, When the call comes to An earthquake in January 2010 result- more than 100 project applications help people affected by ed in hundreds of thousands of deaths have been submitted. disaster, Catholics in the and widespread devastation. The USCCB’s Subcommittee for Streets and homes damaged during Hurricane ArchdioceseK of Kansas City in Kansas The archdiocese reached out to the Church in Latin America has Sandy are seen Nov. 10 in Ortley Beach, N.J., af- respond generously. help then, as well. approved more than $10 million in ter the hurricane made landfall Oct. 29 in the To date, the archdiocese has col- Parishes took up a collection for grants to fund 15 projects, with more state. CNS photo/Tim Larsen, governor’s lected $86,084.15 for the victims of Haiti in January 2010, and, to date, the than 90 percent of those awards office handout via Reuters Hurricane Sandy. archdiocese has collected $611,660.23. granted in 2012. When the powerful storm devel- Nationwide, after a call from the Some of the construction unit’s oped in late October 2012, it first U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops projects, such as the reconstructed struck a number of nations outside to help Haiti that same January, Cath- St. Francis of Assisi Church in Grand the United States, including sever- olics gave more than $85 million to Goave, are almost complete, while al in the Caribbean, before moving the cause in one weekend. north and devastating states along CRS received 60 percent of those the East Coast. funds for humanitarian work, includ- New Jersey and New York were ing proving food, water, medical help among the states hardest hit. and temporary housing, according to Parishes nationwide — including the USCCB. those within the archdiocese — took The USCCB decided the other 40 up special collections soon after the percent would help fund reconstruc- hurricane hit. tion of the infrastructure of the Cath- Catholic Charities USA is handling olic Church in Haiti. the funds to help victims of the storm The bishops in the United States in the eastern United States. have partnered with the church in Hai- Catholic Relief Services has been ti and in many other parts of the world helping those in other countries. on those efforts to rebuild in such a Sandy delivered a powerful blow way as to withstand future disasters.

When you hear from Paul in upcoming weeks, keep in — to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles. Kernel of truth mind that this man, whose words are so familiar to you, Paul’s vision is important for reasons beyond his own Ever see what happens when you add Mentos to a never knew Jesus in the flesh. He converted a year or two mission. It establishes that even those who did not know two-liter bottle of Diet Coke? after the Resurrection; he helped persecute the first mar- Jesus in the flesh can still encounter him personally. It Well, that’s what happened to the faith when the last tyr, St. Stephen. is through these kinds of encounters that saints down major player in the first generation of Christianity hits the So how did a persecutor of Christians become the through the ages have come to know the Lord. stage: explosion. faith’s leading proponent? Paul appears to be the first per- More importantly, we see in the reactions of the Twelve There is no scriptural reference to Paul falling from his son to encounter Christ after the ascension. But unlike all that they, who did know Jesus in the flesh, accept the au- horse. But everything else appears in multiple passages of those who saw Christ after the resurrection — on the thority of Paul’s vision. No longer would legitimate author- — the bright light, the voice, the conversion. Paul’s subse- road to Emmaus, in the Upper Room — Paul does not “see” ity, or “knowing” Christ, be limited to the generation that quent missionary activities spread the Gospel so far and so Jesus in a physical form. Instead, he has a vision so pow- lived when he lived. well that he remains one of the most important figures in erful, so authoritative, that he repents of his persecutions Christ was now for the ages. the history of the western world still today. and accepts the mission he’d been given directly by Christ — A.M.

The Leaven 01-11-13.indd 6-7 1/9/13 10:57 AM If you do nothing else . . . 1. Dial it down. Falling off your own fiscal cliff? Contact your local energy company and ask if it is running any promotions. Some are installing free thermostats in exchange for the ability to adjust that ther- mostat by two degrees in times of excessive usage. You, in turn, get a thermo- stat that you can program to automatically raise or lower the temperature in your DOUBLE DOWN ON DEBT FOR A HAPPIER NEW YEAR home, enabling you to save energy day or night. By Anita McSorley enough, even downsizing housing or cars should be considered. So we’ll leave 2. Start a nest egg. housing and car payments alone — and Run, don’t walk to your company’s accounting office. Fill out the requisite pa- poster used to adorn my office. shop insurances, trim the utility bill, and perwork to have a small amount of your paycheck directly deposited to an account other than your main checking account. Start with $25 or $50 if you must, but set It pictured a ship at sea, sinking slowly compare gas station prices later. Now carefully examine the categories you up the deduction, then forget about it. You’ve just started your emergency savings beneath the waves. can do something about. How much are account. you paying for your cable package? Your The caption read: cell phone plan? Your groceries? How about clothing and household supplies? 3. Trash the ads. Mistakes: It could be that the purpose of Christmas is over. And the good news is you can now trash everything but the Kids’ sports programs and equipment? grocery ads. If you actually need something — like kneepads for your basketball your life is only to serve as a warning to Entertainment? And finally, the dreaded star or rock salt for your driveway — you don’t need an ad to tell you where to find others. dining out/fast-food bill. Shocked? Well, them. Missing the “sale” price on a necessary purchase won’t cost you nearly as at least you know where all your money much as purchasing stuff just because it’s on sale. A is going now. I am here today to serve as a warning to you. And to invite 7. The next step is up to you. If you you, as the new year begins, to learn from my mistakes. successfully transferred most or all of 4. Shop generic. your debt to cards with low-interest Stick with your Jif peanut butter if you This article is for folks with debt. rates for a specific amount of time, take must or your favorite pop. But like generic No, I don’t mean you’re poor. In fact, you’re probably not. the total amount owed, divide it by the medications, most generic dry goods, paper number of months you have to pay it off goods, etc., are cheaper than name brands, You’re probably a middle-class American who at some point at the low interest rate, and you’re left and you’ll never know the difference. Start with the amount you need to come up with just one product. Add one per week, started spending more than you’re making. with each month. Since you’ve proba- returning to your name brand favorite if a It might be for a sad reason: Perhaps you’re spending like bly rolled several smaller bills into one, family member actually notices the differ- you’ll free up some money from not ence. Soon, you’ll be netting a little grocery you’re a two-income family, when at the moment you’re not. having to make those individual pay- savings without ever feeling the pinch. ments. But you probably still have cuts It might be for a happy reason: Maybe your daughter got into to make — some of which will be pain- the college of her dreams — and your nightmares. ful. And you might have to get creative. 5. Shop used. Do you really need your landline? How I’m one of those people who is afraid to die — without having read all the good Regardless of whether it’s for a good or a bad reason, you’ve about a lot of shared minutes when your books in the world. Fortunately, I’ve discovered that even books not available at my library are available used online — often for only a penny plus shipping and kids only use text anyway? Can you do handling. Sure I miss that new book smell — but I don’t miss the $24.95 hardcover got to get out of debt — for your financial, psychological, and without cable? Can the kids take their price tag. Leaven freelancer Jill Esfeld, meanwhile, has furnished two kids’ apart- spiritual health. lunches instead of buy them at school? ments in style entirely from thrift stores. Unless you specifically need something And what about the fast-food bill? Some new, consider shopping used and, when you do, award yourself points to be re- families might decide to outlaw the deemed on something new at a later date. Financial balances on your family’s credit cards drive-thru until the goal is reached; oth- off the top of your head; if you’re paying ers might decide to make the most of all double-digit interest on ANYTHING AT How this will help your financial the dollar menus now available and lim- ALL in this time of low-interest rates; or 6. Ask. health is self-evident. But I will explain it their purchases to that. If you’ve missed a payment, are reconsidering switching service providers, or if you’ve ever decided against a car re- it anyway. 8. The important point is that you all just want something cheaper, always, always ask. First, most credit card compa- pair or a doctor’s visit because of the First, you will stop having to pay a agree that the goal is a worthy one and nies will waive the fee on a tardy payment if the rest of the year’s payments were cost, your debt is affecting your mental high percentage of your hard-earned the time is now. If you’re like me, it will on time — but only if you ask. Phone, cable, and Internet companies are operating health — and your common sense! money to other people, simply for the be harder to institute changes that af- in a fiercely competitive environment. If you tell them too much of your budget privilege of using their money. (In earli- fect the kids than yourself. By the time is going to your cable bill, they’ll probably find a way to make it less. Finally, local er centuries, this practice was so vilified the draconian measures came along at retailers are far more open to negotiation than most people realize. Shop during it was called usury and was outlawed by Spiritual our house, however, my kids were old off hours, ask for a manager and offer a reduced price for a display model. All they the Catholic Church.) enough to understand that they’d really can say is no. Secondly, the money you have now I’m no theologian. But if you spend rather take their lunches to school now freed up can be used to make you more more than you make buying things you than have Mom come live with them in financially secure — able to weather a don’t need, I’m guessing you’re trying to But if you have not, or if for some it, record the balance owed and the in- her old age (which no doubt seemed to 7. Keep a list. A wish list, that is. If you love to shop online and think it will be a hard habit to major car repair or even a brief period of fill empty spaces that even a big-screen reason this is hitting you at a time when terest rate you’re being charged. There is nothing as them only a few years off). TV or the latest Uggs just won’t fill. 9. Next, once you’ve cut all you can break, use Amazon’s wish list or the shopping cart at various retail sites to “save” unemployment — without having to pay you’re open to the message when you 4. Next, get on the phone. Call every your purchases — before purchasing them. Revisit them for an entire week before money in order to borrow money from Whether it’s to keep the kids happy weren’t before, read on. What follows is single credit card company with a bal- stressful to the human cut, look for ways to increase your in- or to keep up with the Joneses, the price come as well. I’m always surprised by making your purchase. By the end of the week, you might have discovered you’ve other people again. a step-by-step process by which you can ance. Explain that you are consolidat- body as to feel totally moved on to a new heart’s desire. Thirdly, it will increase your credit you’re paying is too high. get your debt — and your life — back un- ing your bills and might be transferring people who are drowning in debt, but score, so you will be a more desirable Nor is it really who you are. Think der control. balances as you prepare to pay them off out of control. You can’t wouldn’t think of getting a part-time “risk” to the lenders offering the lowest back to the happiest period in your own 1. Start off by recording every single faster. Ask them whether you are cur- job. Think how much faster you can pay life — the time when you were at the 8. Keep receipts. rates on items — like houses and cars cent you spend in the month in which rently receiving the very lowest interest down your debt if you’re cutting expens- I’m sure neither brick-and-mortar nor online stores would ap- greatest peace with yourself and your sleep at night if you’re — that you pretty much have to go into you start. Make this a family project if rate you qualify for. Also ask what your es and increasing your income at the preciate this recommendation. But oftentimes we purchase debt for. place in the world. Did it have anything you can — but a nonthreatening one. credit limit is and if they have any pro- . . . mentally robbing same time! in a fit of self-indulgence and repent at our leisure. In- Finally, the extra money can now be to do with the material possessions you You’re not looking at cutting right now. motional offers for balance transfers. 10. Finally, if you’ve stuck with me stead, keep your receipts, and be careful to order online used to build long-term security, through had at the time? Of course not. You’re just trying to identify where your (Accept an increase in your credit lim- Peter to pay Paul. this far, you now know this stuff is not only when shipping is free. That way, you can return the both emergency and retirement savings. How about the people you admire money is going. You’ll decide later — it only if you are very, very certain you rocket science. But it can be complicat- items and turn your buyer’s remorse back into cold hard most in life? Do you admire them for hopefully as a family — whether you still are serious about paying everything off, ed. And it’s not something most of us cash. It’s not the ideal way to save money — but it sure beats their wealth? Or did they model for you want to keep it going there. or you will only be compounding your were taught in school or learn on the keeping a lot of stuff you don’t need. Psychological something more important? 2. Next, go through every bill you re- problem.) This can be complicated and job. For that reason, you need to find Finally, there’s no getting away from ceived this month and confirm that it’s even discouraging, but persevere. It is — and busy — 18 months. your Beth. Some folks, like archdiocesan There is nothing as stressful to the the fact that we can’t go to church ev- accurate. With active credit card ac- one of the most important steps in the 5. OK. Your first mission is accom- director of accounting Beth Coleman, 9. Switch shoppers. human body as to feel totally out of con- ery Sunday and hear the Gospel message counts, in particular, check for add-ons process. plished. You’re no longer hemorrhaging just get this stuff. As easily as proof- This one takes some effort, but can yield some serious savings. If someone in trol. You can’t sleep at night if you’re that we’re supposed to be spreading, — $1.99 a month here, $3.99 a month Here’s the goal. Ideally, you’re going money in the form of high interest rates. reader catches a typo, they catch mon- your family is more able to stick to the shopping list than your regular shopper, busy juggling payment schedules, men- walk out the door for a week of personal there — for various “insurances” or to transfer all of your credit card debt, or It’s time to take a look at what you’re ey mistakes — it’s the language they trade out tasks for a month and see if it makes a difference. It’s not generally tally robbing Peter to pay Paul. consumption that rivals Imelda Marcos, “services.” Then call and cancel those as much of it as possible, to the card(s) spending. Group your expenses into cat- speak. Now I’m not saying you should what’s on your list that breaks the bank, but all the great “deals” you spot making But that’s nothing compared to the and then be surprised that we’re not get- services unless you have an overriding with the lowest interest rate(s). You egories — housing, utilities, insurance, call Beth with all of your financial ques- your way in and out of today’s superstores. Fortunately, some shoppers seem ge- netically indisposed to notice them. They’re usually called men. emotional stress it creates. Ever put ting much out of Mass. reason for keeping them. Also note how will pay a transfer fee (probably 2-5%), groceries, gas, car payments, car mainte- tions. But I am saying that everybody off paying something down or saving the various credit cards are being used but if you’re successful, you’ll transfer nance, household, clothing, medical, and like me needs somebody like Beth. So for retirement “just until the kids are — are you charging only major purchas- debt with an 18%-plus interest rate to a investment/savings, for a start — but find your Beth, and every time you are launched” then wind up practically add tuition, lessons, etc., when appropri- preparing to make a major financial de- 10. Learn to cook. Where to start? es? Online purchases? Or is gas and fast card(s) with 18 months of something like Consumer debt just hit a historic high. And the average American eats fast food wishing their childhood away because food being charged to the card as well? a 3.99% interest rate. You can usually do ate. What you’re trying to do is identify cision, ask him or her what would be where your money is going. the wisest choice. Then comes the hard four-to-five times a week. Think there’s a connection? Fortunately, thanks to web- you’ve grown so panicked by your lack Any faithful follower of Dave Ramsey 3. For now, set the grocery, cable, util- this over the phone, once you’ve decided sites like allrecipes.com, it’s easier than ever to learn to cook. Start with a $15 of savings and your growing debt that or similar TV or radio financial gurus ity and other bills aside. Take your vari- on the creditor to use. Then you’re going 6. For purposes of this article, we’ll as- part. LISTEN TO THEM. sume that certain costs are pretty fixed crock pot and a cheap cut of beef. The savings you’ll realize eating at home will you can’t wait until they’re grown? can stop reading now, because you’ve ous credit cards in hand, and record the to stop using the other cards. Yes, really. astound you. If you can’t name the approximate heard this a hundred times before. name of each credit card. Right next to And you’re going to have a very austere — although if your situation is serious

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“Today . . . there is a need for stronger ecclesial commitment Nation Leo and Linda Burton, members of to evangelization in order to rediscover the joy of believing Sacred Heart Parish, Shaw- and the enthusiasm for communicating the faith. Faith grows Pro-life movement nee, celebrat- when it is lived as an experience of love received and when it ed their 50th is communicated as an experience of grace and joy. strengthens its resolve wedding an- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Forty years niversary on — Pope Benedict XVI, “The Door of Faith,” No. 7 after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized Jan. 5. They abortions, the pro-life movement hasn’t were married stepped back in its resolve to see the de- on Jan. 5, 1963, Pledge your support in this Year of Faith cision reversed. Each year near Jan. 22, the at St. Margaret day of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton Mary Church uring the Year of Faith, the decisions on abortion, tens of thousands of in Wichita. Holy Father asks for a re- protesters march in Washington and San Their children and their spouses are: newed commitment to Francisco and also take part in local events Debbie and Chris Seymour, Shawnee; evangelization. The annu- across the country hoping to change abor- Mike and Cathy Burton, Marietta, Ga.; Dal Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal tion laws. This year will be no exception. and Chris and Alayne Burton, Shawnee. provides the resources to proclaim the The annual March for Life in Washington They also have eight grandchildren and will take place Friday Jan. 25 — instead of Gospel and helps meet the material two great-grandchildren. Jan. 22 — to accommodate participants and spiritual needs of others. Catholics because the anniversary date is the day af- in northeastern Kansas are becoming Suzy (Waeckerle) and Gregg ter public ceremonies for the presidential Svoboda, re-energized with a love for the faith. inauguration, which would have made it members It is our faith, as Christians — our joy difficult to secure enough hotel rooms for CNS photo/Ulises Rodriguez, Reuters of St. of believing — that creates a sphere of mation about the appeal in January. Pledges and gifts may be returned to the thousands expected to descend on the Members of street gangs take part in a cleaning effort to remove graffiti during an event organized Michael happiness, enthusiasm, serenity and nation’s capital. Jeanne Monahan, the new by the church in San Salvador Jan. 4. In March, in a deal backed by the Catholic Church, rival gangs the Arch- peace. This joy gives force and vigor to the parish using the envelope provid- ed. Additional information is available president of the March for Life Education called for a truce as the Central American country confronts a plague of violent crime, according angel our actions. & Defense Fund, which organizes and runs at: www.calltoshare.org. Online pledg- to a statement issued by the gangs. Parish, the rally and march each year in Washing- es are accepted as well. Please prayer- Leawood, ton, told Catholic News Service that ho- interests in the upcoming round of budget celebrat- fully consider how your family might German bishops criticize Who benefits? tels reserved for march participants filled negotiations? “We’re worried that the only ed their 50th wedding anniversary on be able to increase your gift this year. a month earlier than usual, serving as just thing left are the cuts, and they’re being country’s arms industry Jan. 5. The couple was married on Jan. Each year, parishioners are invited one indication that this year’s event will pitted up against the debt limit,” Saile told 5, 1963, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sa- BERLIN (CNS) — Germany’s Catholic to make a sacrificial gift to support the draw record crowds. She said she expects Catholic News Service Jan. 3. “We have to lina. The couple celebrated with family CNS photo/courtesy Jan Fallo bishops criticized the country’s growing Archbishop’s Call to Share. The Crosier Society a bigger turnout this year because of the be sure we have a circle of protection that at Christmas and with a Mass at St. Mi- “[People] come to celebrate their happiness and hope — baptism, marriage, graduation and many arms industry and urged greater commit- “Many people come to the archdi- “huge pro-life loss during the election” and helps poor and hungry people at home and chael. Their children and their spouses other moments of joy — and we are here for them because so many people generously support this ment to settling the world’s armed con- The Crosier Society members sup- the “somber reality” of the 40-year anni- around the world.” are: David Svoboda, Kansas City, Mo.; ocese for assistance with their heart- flicts. The message was included in a 24- annual appeal,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. port the Archbishop’s Call to Share by versary of the Supreme Court’s decisions. Brian and Jill Svoboda, Wesley Chap- breaks and fears — a death in the page bishops’ conference brochure for the we are here for them because so many ly offer care and comfort, wisdom and pledging one percent of their annual el, Fla.; and Ruthie and Steve Basile, family, marriage problems, addictions, Jan. 1 World Day of Peace. “Peace isn’t just understanding, knowledge and peace. income (self-reporting) or $1000 as a world Olathe. They also have three grandchil- loss of work, grief over an abortion, people generously support this annual Budget deal still leaves U.S. a job for politicians,” said the conference and every imaginable pain,” said Arch- appeal.” patron. These sacrificial gifts are rec- dren. ognized by the archbishop at a special president, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch of bishop Joseph F. Naumann. “They also It is at these important moments in at the edge of the cliff Freiburg. “It must shake us awake when Mass and reception each November. SSPX head says Vatican sent come to celebrate their happiness and the lives of our families and neighbors How to give we realize arms exports are such a flour- Presently, over 1,500 households con- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The American hope — baptism, marriage, graduation — those we know and those we will Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 — and 2013, mixed messages ishing business, as military and paramili- Each household will receive infor- tribute at this level. Anniversary policy and many other moments of joy — and never meet in this life — that we joyful- considering when the House of Repre- ROME (CNS) — The head of the tradi- tary demands increase,” he said. “Images • The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th sentatives passed it — will be known as tionalist Society of St. Pius X said he has from the world’s conflict zones show how notices. much by what it doesn’t include as what been receiving mixed messages from the far we are from peaceful coexistence.” • Announcements are due eight days be- it does include. The legislation, among oth- Vatican for years over if and how the group Archbishop Zollitsch said 2012 had wit- fore the desired publication date. er things, puts off until March 1 all of the might be brought back into full communion nessed “worldwide terrorism, devastating • Announcements must be typed. wars in Africa and escalating conflict in • They are for parishioners of Catholic par- elements that could have been part of a with the church. Bishop Bernard Fellay, su- ishes in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in the Middle East.” He said economic global- “grand bargain” on budget and deficit is- perior general of the society, claimed that Kansas, or for those who have resided in sues to avert the so-called fiscal cliff but top Vatican officials told him not to be dis- ization required a “further development of the archdiocese for a significant period. were cast aside in the interest of nailing couraged by official statements from the international order,” which took account Include the following Information: down a last-minute deal. “We’re glad they Vatican, because they did not reflect Pope of “the global common good as a horizon • The couple’s names were able to come together and we didn’t Benedict XVI’s true feelings. The Vatican for local actions. Although world peace is • their parish go over the cliff, but we’re still at the edge press office declined to comment Jan. 4 on generally recognized as a political goal, it • the date they were married of the cliff,” said Kathy Saile, the U.S. bish- the claims. According to an audio record- often lacks the necessary commitment • church and city where they were married ops’ director of domestic social develop- ing posted on YouTube Dec. 30, the bishop of power, especially when entrenched • what they are doing to celebrate ment. The call, she added, is for “Congress gave a nearly two-hour talk Dec. 28 at Our economic interests and ideological blind- • date of the celebration ness fuel warlike confrontation,” he said. • names of children (if desired) and the [Obama] administration and both Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in New • number of grandchildren and great-grand- “Every individual can and must contribute parties — particularly leadership — but Hamburg, Ontario. He spoke about the children; both parties to work together with the society’s three years of discussions with to a more peaceful world, benevolent- Photo specifications: White House.” As for the March 1 deadline, the Vatican over the society’s future and ly embracing families, neighborhoods, • Emailed photos need to be 200 dpi. “we’ll have to wait and see,” Saile said be- explained how he interpreted behind-the- schools and workplaces. Where conflicts • Mailed photos can be any size. fore quickly correcting herself: “Not wait scenes communications about the talks. erupt, every means should be used to help • If you would like your photo returned, in- and see, because we’re going to be active Apparently speaking without a text, he also them de-escalate.” As demands from the clude a self-addressed stamped envelope. in that.” It does remain to be seen, she called the Jewish people “enemies of the German army decreased, German arms Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Par- added, whether the next deadline brings church,” saying Jewish leaders’ support of exports increased and now account for allel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: forth a comprehensive accord or “just an- the Second Vatican Council “shows that three-quarters of national arms produc- anniversaries; or send an email to: Todd@ theleaven.com. other temporary extension.” The bishops’ Vatican II is their thing, not the church’s.” tion.

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Mike Hammer local moving - A full-service mover. Fall Cleanup Retired nurse - With 20-plus years of caregiving ex- Burak Room at Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Kan., on Jan. 23. Father Mike Hawken, 436-7145 or send an email to: wpalcher7@ Employment Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage con- Leaf Removal. Tree/Shrub Trimming perience is seeking to care for an individual and their January Mission Rd., Leawood. For more informa- pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee, gmail.com. The cost to attend is a suggest- tainer load/unload, and in-home moving. No job too Aftin Lawn And Landscape home on a full-time basis. Will consider live-in. I will tion, call (913) 649-2026. will be the guest speaker. ed donation of $10. Service representative - Do you love to help people small. Serving JoCo since 1987. St. Joseph, Shawnee, Free Estimates/ Insured/ Refs provide caregiving, meal preparation, housekeeping, The College of St. Benedict and solve problems? Great listener? Enjoy challenges, prob- parishioner. Call Mike at (913) 927-4347 or send an Local Parishioner (913) 620-6063 laundry, errands, etc. My goal is to keep your loved lem solving, and making things better? Enjoy working St. John’s University symphony A course in the sympto-thermal method A course in the sympto-thermal meth- St. Philippine Duchesne Knights of Co- email to: [email protected]. one in their home. Reasonable rates (will negotiate orchestra will present a program of natural family planning will begin on od of natural family planning during lumbus, Assembly No. 2260, are hosting in an office? Do you bank, buy, read, and transact much Perfect Roof - Free estimates; roofing repairs if need- salary) and excellent references. Willing to relocate. 12 of opera overtures and dances at Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Parish, 900 the postpartum period will be held Jan. a winter formal from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. of your life online? If you know the answer to all of Let’s lose weight together! - Mary Sheridan, LMSW, ed. Hail and wind damage inspections. Insured and rea- Call (913) 579-5276. these questions is yes, we want to meet you! We have Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioner, is hosting a “Wag- sonable. Call (816) 288-1693. 8 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Church of the Na- S. Honeysuckle Dr., Olathe. Call Dana or 23 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Evange- on Jan. 26 at Holy Trinity Parish, 9150 part-time hours available: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and full-time: ing War on Weight” class at the Shawnee Civic Center Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- tivity in Leawood. Admission to the per- Eric Runnebaum at (785) 380-0062 or the list School, 1208 Kentucky St., Lawrence. Pflumm Rd., Lenexa. Knights of any de- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon-Fri. Administrative experience a in Shawnee starting Feb. 13. This extraordinary class Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo panionship, care management, and transportation to formance is free. Couple to Couple League of Kansas City at Contact Shannon or John Rasmussen at gree or any council/assembly are invited. plus. Send your resume and tell us how your back- offers mindfulness training, cognitive behavior skills, and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and (913) 894-3558 for more information. On- (785) 749-1015 or the Couple to Couple The cost is $15 per person, which includes ground and passion relate to what we’re doing to: HR@ hypnotherapy, and so much more! We are address- nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main St. Ann Boy Scouts will host a line preregistration is required by visiting League of Kansas City at (913) 894-3558 food and drink. For more information or COBRAGuard.net. ing the entire mind, body, and spirit! Only $75 for five STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daugh- pancake breakfast on Jan. 13 the website at: www.ccli.org. for more information on all CCL classes in to purchase tickets, contact Art Ercolani weeks. So . . . what do you have to lose? Find out why finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior re- ters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the metro area. Online preregistration for at (913) 764-3190 or send an email to: Director of youth ministry - Immaculate Conception we overeat and learn lifelong skills to fight the bat- pairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and Laurie, Debbie or Gary. Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Ark., is looking for the St. Ann School cafeteria, St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, the class is required by visiting the web- [email protected]. tle. Please join us for lots of fun and great support! window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village. All- will host a morning of reflection, site at: www.ccli.org. a full-time director of youth (7th-12th) and young adult For more information, email Mary at: MSheridan@ or (913) 579-1835. Email: [email protected]. CNA – Would you like to keep your senior loved one in you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with 19 featuring a presentation “Pilgrim- The SociaLIGHTS from Christ the King ministry. Candidates must be Catholics in good stand- InsightfulLiving.org, or to sign up, call Shawnee Civic Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. the comfort of their own home? Those who bring sun- ing with the church and preferably have a bachelor’s Center at (913) 631-5200. shine into the lives of others cannot keep it from them- coffee and orange juice. The cost is $15 age of Faith: How to live a faith- Sanctuary of Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kan- Parish, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, degree. Please email your resume to Father Tom Elliott Exterior painting, drywall projects, wood rot repair, selves. Compassionate, nurturing, attentive home health for families; $5 for adults. filled life in this crazy world!” onJ an. 19. sas City, Kan., will host a “prayer shawl” Kan., are sponsoring their annual chili at: [email protected] by Feb. 28. Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelm- bathroom and kitchen remodels, and tile work - care professional provides quality service and personal Mass is at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast afternoon of reflection from 2 - 4 p.m. cook-off and dinner on Jan. 26 after ing you, seek hope and help from compassionate, Quality products. 20 years experience. References. Call assistance for over 20 years. Available anytime. Live-in St. Mary’s Parish, Hartford, will host a and the presentation in the parish center. on Jan. 23. The time will include sharing, the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Cash prizes will be Staff accountant needed - Small family office located experienced Catholic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a (913) 206-4524. optional. Non-smoker. Excellent references and reason- beef and noodle dinner on Jan. 13 from information, reflective prayer, and light re- awarded for the best chili. The cost is $5 in south Johnson County seeking FT accountant/book- free consultation, call (913) 422-0610; send an email able rates. Call Rosalyn at (816) 830-7455. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Neosho Rap- A memorial liturgy for deceased loved freshments. Learn how to begin a prayer for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. keeper. Assist with monthly financial statement prepa- to: [email protected]; or visit the website at: www. Adept Home Improvements ids Grade School. There will be a drawing ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Jan. 19 at Curé shawl ministry in your parish or area. Care ration, bill paying and budgeting. QuickBooks and Excel bankruptcylawinkansascity.com. Where quality still counts! knowledge a plus. Send resume to: UPS Store, 12120 for prizes. The cost to attend is $7 for of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood. and the ability, or willingness to learn, to Advice and Aid Pregnancy Cen- Basement finishing, vacation adults; $4 for children ages 10 and under. Following the Mass, the bereavement min- knit or crochet combine into a prayerful ters, Inc., is in need of volun- State Line Road #374, Leawood, KS 66209. Kitchens and baths, istry will have a monthly support meeting ministry that reaches out to those in need teers, and will be offering a vol- Home Improvement Electrical and plumbing, Ski cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully fur- 29 Licensed and insured. nished; sleeps four. View of Continental Divide from Friends and former parishioners of Father in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be: of comfort and solace. Facilitators include unteer informational meeting Services xDENNISBILT CUSTOM WOODWORKING (913) 599-7998 deck. Close to points of interest and activities. $115/ William Fisher are invited to celebrate the “Looking Ahead to the New Year.” For more Pat Callaghan and Sister Antonella Bayer, on Jan. 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. The meeting will Kitchen and Bath Specialists night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visit the web- 20th anniversary of his ordination to information, call (913) 649-2026. CSJ. The cost is a suggested donation of be held at 11644 W. 75th St., Shawnee. For MEDICATION SETUP & MANAGEMENT Reface or Brand-New Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full site at: www.tillmancabin.com. the priesthood on Jan. 13 at Sacred Heart $20. To register, send an email to: julie@ more information on volunteering in this RN support visits for filling weekly pill boxes & 20 years experience line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — re- Church, 408 S. Cedar, Ottawa. Mass at 11 Christ’s Peace House of Prayer in Easton sanctuaryofhope.org, or call (913) 321- ministry or to RSVP, contact Mary New- managing medication. Affordable and convenient. (913) 850-3956 / www.dennisbilt.com model! Johnson county area. Call for a free quote. (913) Colorado ski vacation - Winter Park. 2 BR, sleeps 6. a.m. will be followed by a reception. will host a contemplative prayer retreat 4673. comer at (913) 962-0200 or send an email To learn more, call Home Connect Health Services 709-8401. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center with pool & hot day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Jan. 19. Instruc- to: [email protected]. (913) 627-9222 Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, assemble, tub. Bus to ski area. $135/night; $800/week. Call Joe The Social Concerns Committee of Prince tion will be provided on request. Full- or The 20th annual Support Our clean! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional orga- House painting - Interior and exterior; wall paper re- Frederick at (913) 385-5589. of Peace Parish, Olathe, is sponsoring a half-day options are available, with a noon Seminarians benefit dinner is Need a ride? Where do you need to go? I can get nizing handyman. For a free consultation, call today moval. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call Joe movie and discussion on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. meal included. The cost is $25 per partic- dedicated to Our Lady of the Mi- you to your doctor’s appointment, hairdresser or (913)271-5055. Insured; references. Visit the website at (913) 620-5776. 25 February shopping. Maybe you aren’t driving anymore or just at: www.koatindustries.com. in the St. Luke/Mark Room in the parish ipant. The retreat may be extended for an raculous Medal and is scheduled prefer a chauffeur, I’ll get you there. I can also run for sale hall. The movie is called “Black Gold” and overnight stay. For information or to regis- for Jan. 25. The event benefits seminari- The Daughters of Isabella of Holy errands, pick up your prescriptions or groceries. John- Swalms Organizing Service - Reducing Clutter - EL SOL Y LA TIERRA Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, deals with the unjust conditions in which ter, call (913) 773-8255 or send an email to: ans from the Archdiocese of Kansas City Trinity Parish, Lenexa, will host son County only. Call (913) 469-6211 or (816) 806- Enjoy an Organized Home! Basement, garage, attic, *Commercial & residential ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equip- coffee is produced. [email protected]. in Kansas, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. 9 their fifth annual Valentine’s 0564 to discuss your needs. shop, storage rooms - any room organized! Belongings * Lawn renovation *Mowing ment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Joseph and Conception Seminary College. dinner, dance and silent auc- sorted, boxed and labeled, items hauled or taken for re- * Clean-up and hauling Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. St. Michael the Archangel Par- A course in the sympto-thermal SOS will be held at the Muehlebach Ho- tion on Feb. 9. A silent auction begins ALL AREA CATHOLICS WELCOME cycling, trash bagged. For before and after photos, vis- * Dirt grading/installation ish, Leawood, will sponsor a 12- method of natural family plan- tel, 12th and Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo. at 6 p.m., and a buffet dinner starts at 7 Christ the King Parish Federal Credit Union it: www.swalmsorganizing.com. Over 20 years of orga- * Landscape design For sale - 2 side-by-side individual crypts (#30 and 5417 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, Kan. 14 week Light Weigh Bible study 20 ning will begin on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. The cost is $150 per person for tables of p.m. in the Quigley Center, 9201 Summit, nizing experience; insured. Call Tillar at (913) 375-9115. * Free estimates #32) in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, Queen of Heav- weight-loss program on Mon- at the Topeka and Shawnee Coun- 10 people. To reserve your place, or an en- Lenexa. Seating is limited. Prepaid admis- Good Car Loan and Share Loan Rates Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! en Court, Level “D.” Current selling price at this level days, starting Jan. 14, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ty Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Call tire table, or to donate to the marketplace sions only. Attendees must be at least 21 (913) 287-8448 or (913) 980-2192 Ugly tile? 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Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and at (913) 526-4490. of service, I provide compassionate personal caregiv- I buy old pocket & wrist watches; sets of silverware; money management, credit, large pur- ing. This retreat will be conducted by Sis- of St. Paul Parish, Olathe, will be held beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem er services to you or your family member. Please call souvenir spoons; advertising signs; coins; and Native chases, landscaping basics, home repair ter Micaela Randolph, OSB, a member of The Couple to Couple League of KC is Feb. 9 in the parish center. The event will trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, profes- Get a jump on your home repairs! - I specialize in me to discuss your individual needs and how I can as- American turquoise jewelry, arrowheads & rugs. Call and insurance. A light supper is provided the Sophia Center staff. 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mark my words Scripture Readings Something to ‘thank’ about in 2013 FIRST WEEK IN ordinary time ere, I know Each morning, for example, that you’d like to thank. Then you like I rely on “someone” to make set a specific day, maybe the Jan. 13 this!” sure that there is electricity 1st or the 11th, to actually do the baptism of the lord With coming into my house so it. Think, too, beyond just Is 42: 1-4, 6-7 “Hthose words, the waitress that my lights and coffee family and friends. Have you Ps 29: 1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10 scooped another spoonful of maker function. Someone ever thanked your postal Acts 10: 34-38 delicious pasta onto my plate else ensures that there’s carrier, the garbage man or Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22 during a rehearsal dinner. Father water for showering and the person who delivers your Someone at the table com- drinking. Others grow the morning newspaper? Ever Jan. 14 mented, “Wow, you sure are Mark Goldasich coffee that I use, process it, expressed appreciation to Monday her favorite.” That certainly Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of and get it to the store. Yet the person who rounds up Heb 1: 1-6 seemed to be true, as not Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He another someone made the the shopping carts in the Ps 97: 1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9 only did she make sure I had has been editor of The Leaven since cup that I pour the coffee in . parking lot, the one who Mk 1: 14-20 plenty to eat, but my iced tea 1989. . . well, you get the idea. How bags your groceries, or the and water glasses never ran blessed we are and how truly employee who stacks the dry. we rely on each other. fruits and vegetables at the Jan. 15 Afterwards, I popped over lished in 1994 by Adrienne So many times our lives store? Ever thank the choir Tuesday to the serving station to say Sioux Koopersmith. are filled primarily with wor- at your parish, the lector, the Heb 2: 5-12 “thanks” and discovered why “Life is too short, and we ries — some important, like decorator of the sanctuary, Ps 8: 2a, 5-9 the service to me had been do not [adequately] appreci- the fiscal cliff; others not so the janitor, or the ushers? Mk 1: 21b-28 not just wonderful, but ex- ate the people who have giv- much, like the sorry season And for those good folks ceptional. It stemmed from en us so much to be thankful the Chiefs had this year. Be- who have died, ever visit Jan. 16 the ending to the prayer that for,” she said. “I feel there coming more grateful people their graves to say a prayer Wednesday I said before we ate: “Lord, is a great need for [the day] can change our perspective or leave some flowers? Heb 2: 14-18 we thank you for the food since we really must return and our mood significant- As you can see, this Ps 105: 1-4, 6-9 we will share, for those who to a simpler, softer and safer ly, as it’s impossible to be gratitude thing can keep us Mk 1: 29-39 have prepared it and for all time.” worried and thankful at the so busy that we won’t have who serve it to us.” January 11 was chosen same time. much time in 2013 to fret or Jan. 17 The waitress thanked me because its numerals — 1/11 What better way to start complain. So, no matter how Anthony, abbot for praying for the workers — “automatically make you this new year than by cele- you say it — hvala, danke, think of yourself and the Heb 3: 7-14 who are often forgotten and brating International Thank- gracias, ni wega, merci, taken for granted. I left the various other number-one You Day? And even if your mahalo, takk or arigato — or Ps 95: 6-11 restaurant that night deter- folks in your life,” said Koop- Leaven doesn’t arrive on the how you express it — in per- Mk 1: 40-45 mined to be even more vocal ersmith. day itself, who cares? Dedi- son, by email, in a handwrit- in my gratitude to others. I’m humbled when I think cate yourself to making 2013 ten note, by phone — say it Jan. 18 Of course, this isn’t a about all the people who an International Thank-You often and with all your heart. Friday novel idea. In fact, Jan. 11 have made my life richer and Year. And, by the way, thanks to Heb 4: 1-5, 11 is known as International all those I depend on each At the very least, make a each of you for reading this Ps 78: 3, 4bc, 6c-8 Thank-You Day. It’s believed day, usually unknowingly, to list today of a dozen people column! Mk 2: 1-12 the celebration was estab- make my life run smoothly. — one for each month —

Jan. 19 In the beginning Saturday Heb 4: 12-16 Ps 19: 8-10, 15 Mk 2: 13-17 Messiah brings justice in an unexpected way opular culture often God’s justice. The Lord’s servant will characterizes the Israel already knows not impose justice through courts and the law God’s will, that is to say, strong-arm tactics, but Find The Leaven enforcement system justice, which has been through very gentle means. Pas ineffective. Crime and revealed to Israel, above all That gentleness lies behind in these places chaos rule in the streets. But through the Torah, the first the images of a bruised reed fear not! Someone is coming five books of the Bible. The and a smoldering wick in Online to the rescue, whether it is Father Mike Stubbs prophets have reinforced the verse: “A bruised reed www.theleaven.com Batman, Superman, or some those teachings and ex- he shall not break, and a other comic book figure. Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of plained them to the people. smoldering wick he shall That superhero will estab- Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and But the gentiles lack the not quench.” Facebook lish justice on earth. has a degree in Scripture from Harvard Torah — in fact, the whole The Lord’s servant, the University. www.facebook.com/ The person presented in Bible. That is where the Messiah, will bring justice theleavenkc Sunday’s first reading — Is Lord’s servant mentioned in to the world by means of his 42:1-4, 6-7 — appears to fit We should remember our reading steps in. teachings. That is the pre- Twitter that description. It is the that “the nations” refers to The Lord’s servant will diction made in our reading @theleavenkc servant of the Lord, who the gentiles, the peoples bring justice to the nations and what we see happening predicts about him that “he outside of Israel. Similar- by instructing them about through Jesus Christ. He shall bring forth justice to ly, the coastlands that will God’s will. That is the teach- was known as a teacher YouTube the nations.” That predic- receive the teaching of the ing referred to where the and was often addressed as www.youtube.com/ tion is repeated only a few Lord’s servant are inhabited reading says: “the coastlands such in the Gospels, which user/theleavenkc verses later: “A bruised reed by the gentiles. They live will wait for his teaching.” recorded his sayings and he shall not break, and a on the shores of the Medi- The Hebrew word trans- parables. smoldering wick he shall terranean. In other words, lated here as “teaching” is Through them, Jesus not quench, until he estab- the Lord’s servant will bring “Torah.” That word not only Christ continues to bring Who to contact about . . . lishes justice on the earth; justice to the gentiles, not refers to the first five books justice to the world, to make the coastlands will wait for to Israel. That is not neces- of the Bible, but also can known God’s will for us. Story ideas his teaching.” sary, since Israel already has mean “teaching” or “law.” [email protected] Calendar notices THE PRACTICAL CATHOLIC Real Simple magazine. [email protected] For example, sprinkle a handful of salt over a broken egg to Growing up, a broom and a bottle cap doubled as a “baseball make cleanup easier. Or use rubber bands to create patterns on Anniversary notices bat and ball.” A plastic lid from a coffee can was a Frisbee. And the Easter eggs before dipping them in dye. Or use a coffee filter to [email protected] coffee can became a receptacle for house keys, assorted tools or protect hands from a drippy Popsicle by pushing the sticks through multiple nuts, bolts, nails and screws. Years ago, you “made do” its middle. Eagle Scouts and got creative with the things that you already had on hand. Let’s be responsible stewards of our possessions by making [email protected] Perhaps that can be a goal for the new year: to buy as little new them work as hard for us as we do to acquire them. as possible and instead to repurpose items. There are many books Advertising to help you think creatively, like “869 New Uses for Old Things,” by — M.G. [email protected]

The Leaven 01-11-13.indd 14-15 1/9/13 10:57 AM 16 local news theleaven.com | january 11, 2013 Ministry named volunteer group of the year By Jill Ragar Esfeld Often, the volunteer prays with the [email protected] resident while family is traveling to get to the bedside. HAWNEE — Good Shepherd But that’s not always the case. parishioner Penny Volmer was “Often, there’s the situation where surprised when she heard her no one is coming,” said Volmer. “We parish ministry was named Life stay with that person, pray with them. SCare Centers of America’s Volunteer And even in the different phases of con- Group of the Year. sciousness, we believe that they know After all, it’s a national award pre- someone is with them.” sented to one group out of thousands Volunteers bring a Bible, prayer at more than 200 care facilities nation- cards and soothing music. They make wide sure the resident never feels alone. “So many volunteers do so much to “Sometimes they’ll wrap their fin- help,” she said. “Why would our group gers around my hand and give me a lit- be singled out?” tle squeeze,” said Volmer. “And in that But then she thought about the moment, you know they know you’re Butterflies-Are-Free Program. there.” And she understood. Volunteers are called for the Butter- flies Program several times a month. “Some months we might get three or Caring Ministry four calls,” said Volmer. “Some months we might get a couple. Butterflies-are-Free is an offshoot of “And then we go every day until that a ministry started by Good Shepherd person passes away.” parishioners many years ago at Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center in Over- land Park. The gratitude is mine Every Friday, volunteers with the Good Shepherd Caring Ministry lead Sometimes those who are dying, residents in a rosary prayer service and through the years of shared prayer ser- distribute the Eucharist. vices and Masses, are close to the hearts Once a month, they assist at Mass. of volunteers. “A handful of parishioners provide Malis recalled recently praying for music and singing,” said Volmer, who such a person. has headed the ministry for the last two “It was my privilege to pray the Di- years. vine Mercy chaplet for Toni today in More than 40 residents attend the the presence of her family,” she said. Mass on a regular basis. “Dear Toni passed around 12 a.m.; God Megan Foland, recreation director called her home and I am sure she rests at Garden Terrace, said the group does next to his sacred heart. much more than pray with the resi- “She taught me many life lessons dents. They also bring homemade treats over the years and how to die peaceful- and distribute handmade prayer shawls. Leaven photo by Jill Ragar Esfeld ly, while trusting in the Lord.” “This group is the most considerate Before the monthly Mass begins at Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center in Overland Park, Dawn Ma- The Butterflies-Are-Free Program and loving group of people I have ever lis, a member of the Good Shepherd Parish Caring Ministry, hands out music sheets to residents set Good Shepherd apart from other encountered,” she said. who want to join in singing with the volunteers. care ministries to earn them this na- The motivation for the ministry is tional award. “love of God and love of neighbor,” ac- ing the joy of elderly. creating an end-of-life care ministry of Volmer said she and Malis were cording to Dawn Malis who assists Vol- “We have the honor of serving them,” its own,” said Volmer. “Working togeth- humbled to receive the volunteer award mer and traveled to Cleveland with her he said. “We learn about their wonder- er with the staff, we were able to join in on behalf of Good Shepherd’s Caring to accept the award. ful lives, their lives of service and their from the prayer side of it.” Ministry. “There is a special connection be- lives of involvement in the church. Now, when a resident is in the final “The group award is a wonderful ac- tween the residents, staff and volun- “And we celebrate that on a monthly stages of life, Garden Terrace calls Vol- knowledgment of the many people who teers,” she said. “All work together for basis at this Mass.” mer, who reacts as she would if a close have devoted years to this ministry,” she the good of the residents.” Malis has experienced that joy and family member needed her. said. “The volunteers who quietly love, Bernadine Asher, who’s been with considers it a privilege to witness the “I usually try to drop everything and care for and minister to the often-for- the ministry for 20 years, recalled one residents’ devotion. go,” she said. “Or I call a handful of vol- gotten. of her first experiences at Garden Ter- “Often a family member is with their unteers that do the same — we go to “As Christ’s disciples, they are his race, when resident Howard Singler loved one at our weekly prayer service,” them, we pray with them.” hands and feet here on earth.” asked if he could become Catholic. she said. “Day after day, week after Father Ludwikoski is proud of his “I was given the commission to in- week, they sit together. parishioners and grateful that they are struct Howard,” she said. “And in the “What a beautiful testament to love Butterflies are free able to celebrate life at every stage. months that followed, in his lucid mo- and devotion. It inspires me to be grate- “Life is special at all ages,” he said. ments, he would tell me of his life. ful for my family and to value my time When that time comes, a large but- “So it is wonderful that we can accent “I talked to Howard about Jesus’ love with them.” terfly is placed outside the resident’s both sides and everywhere in between.” for him and slowly went through the Shortly after Volmer began head- door indicating this person is in the fi- Volunteer Ellen McAndrews remem- Apostles’ Creed, line by line.” ing the ministry, she noticed there nal stages of life. bered when she was first training for the Howard was baptized in his wheel- were times when people were sick and “The staff knows when that butter- Garden Terrace ministry, and someone chair at a Mass at Garden Terrace with couldn’t come to the Mass. fly goes up, this is a room where they cautioned her that she may not receive all the residents as witnesses. “We got to know the residents and should be respectful, walk quietly,” said a lot of gratitude from the patients. “He was smiling all the time,” said recognized when they were missing,” Volmer. “She may have meant we would not Asher. “He died shortly afterward.” she said. “We would stop by and visit “In the Butterfly Program,” said Ma- receive the traditional thank you,” she and pray with them.” lis, “We help prepare and comfort the said. “But I see gratitude in each resi- Gradually, through that process of members of Christ’s mystical body who dent’s eyes when I place the host on his Joy and prayer praying with people when they were are headed homeward. or her tongue, or smile when I reach out sick, the group decided to start an end- “The chaplet of Divine Mercy is and hold a hand. Good Shepherd pastor Father Jim of-life care program. prayed for the dying to prepare the soul “The real gratitude is mine.” Ludwikoski sees the ministry as accent- “The facility was in the process of to meet Jesus.”

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