www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 32, No. 29 march 4, 2011 the tale of 20,000 Father Arano-Ponce saw the number as a sign to help rebuild a church in Chile Story by Kara Hansen

Father Jerry Arano-Ponce concelebrated the first Mass in the rebuilt St. Ignatius Church in Empedrado, Chile. The original St. Ignatius was destroyed during a tsunami and earthquake in Chile. Father Arano-Ponce led an effort at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park to raise $20,000 for the reconstruction of the church.

he Spirit is said to speak in “I had flashbacks of the Osawatomie flood tongues. (where he was pastor of St. Philip Neri Parish But in Father Jerry Arano- in 2007) and my heart ached,” he said. “I felt a Ponce’s experience, God is strong calling not just to be sad for the tsunami fluent in numbers, too. victims in Chile, but to do something for them.” 20,000 to be precise. Remembering a Chilean couple in his parish, It all started when the pas- Gonzalo and Monica Lagos, Father Arano-Ponce tor of St. Agnes Parish in Ro- asked them whether their family members in eland Park heard the news of the tsunami and Chile were safe. Tearthquake that devastated parts of Chile in Turn to “church” on page 5 February 2010.

Lenten regulations All Catholics 14 years of age and older are obliged to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, March 9, and all Fridays of Lent. Catholics 18 to 59 years of age are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday — a fast consisting of one normal meal and two lesser meals, with no eating in be- Confession tween. It is also recommended that Catholics find New archdiocesan initiative opportunities throughout the Lenten season to makes confession available complement their fasts with prayer, reception of anywhere in the archdiocese the sacraments of reconciliation and the Eucha- every Wednesday from 6-7 rist, and positive works of charity. 8-9 p.m. 2 archbishop THE LEAVEN • March 4, 2011 THE LEAVEN • March 4, 2011 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Absence of mortal sin is no excuse for avoiding confession hen is a Catholic sacrament? This past Sunday, Jesus challenged Archbishop Naumann’s Wobligated to go to his disciples that they could not serve weekly calendar both God and money. Our Lord ex- confession? horted them: “Seek first the kingdom March 4 The Catechism of the Catholic of God and his righteousness.” Have Adoration and Benediction — St. James Church (CCC) states: “According to we given God lordship over our hearts Academy, Lenexa the Church’s command, after having or do we value some things or some attained the age of discretion, each “The Catholic Way” recording pleasures or some relationships more of the faithful is bound by an obliga- lives than we are? than God? tion faithfully to confess serious sins March 5 The problem is not that we do not As a bishop, when I examine my Conference and Mass for the sick and suf- at least once a year. Anyone who is have anything to confess; the problem conscience, I have to ask myself: Have fering — St. James Academy aware of having committed a mortal is that we are unaware of our sin. This I placed the good of my flock — those sin must not receive Holy Communion, is truly a dangerous state. It is compa- entrusted into my pastoral care — over March 5-6 even if he experiences deep contri- Pastoral visit — St. Boniface, Scipio, and rable physically to suffering from an my own wants and desires? Am I will- tion, without having first received St. Therese, Richmond illness that is undiagnosed. A minor ing to lose my life in the service of my sacramental absolution, unless he has ailment left untreated can develop into people? grave reason for receiving Communion March 6 a serious health problem. Similarly, married couples, in Mass for Light of the World group — and there is no possibility of going to I have often thought that it would examining their consciences, cannot Topeka confession”(CCC no. 1457). be good for a person who does not be content with being able to say that What is a mortal sin? “A grave in- believe that they have any “significant” they have not been physically unfaith- March 7 fraction of the law of God that destroys Confirmation — St. Pius X, Mission sins to ask their spouse, their children, ful to their spouse. They have to ask the divine life in the soul of the sinner their parents, their co-workers, their the deeper questions: Have I placed (sanctifying grace), constituting a turn March 8 employees, their boss, if they could the good of my spouse above my own away from God. For a sin to be mor- Administrative Team meeting help them examine their conscience wants and desires? Is my relationship tal, three conditions must be present: and identify some sins. In the liturgical with my spouse the No. 1 priority in my Priest Personnel meeting grave matter, full knowledge of the evil readings for the past several Sundays, life or have I allowed other things or of the act, and full consent of the will” we have been reading Matthew’s ac- people to assume greater importance? Confirmation — St. Agnes, Roeland Park (CCC glossary). count of the Sermon on the Mount, in When examining our consciences, How frequently does the church March 9 which Jesus gives us a rather challeng- we should first begin by recalling God’s recommend that a Catholic receive the Ash Wednesday Mass — Cathedral of St. ing examination of conscience. blessings. We should allow ourselves sacrament of reconciliation/penance? Peter, Kansas City, Kan. Some protest: “I haven’t killed to become as fully aware as possible of “Without being strictly necessary, anybody; I haven’t committed adultery; God’s abundant gifts. Only after having Speak at the National Association of confession of everyday faults (venial I get along well with my family and pondered God’s blessings, should we Health Insurers Underwriters sins) is nevertheless strongly recom- friends! Why do I need to go to confes- then ask ourselves: What have I done mended by the church. Indeed regular March 10 Leaven photo by Marc Anderson sion?” The response of Jesus to such a with all that the Lord has entrusted to confession of our venial sins helps us Mass and blessing of new chapel — Our Internationally known singer, songwriter and storyteller Steve Angrisano performed for a crowd of several hundred on Feb. 23 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka, the second stop on his winter question: “You have heard that it was me? Have I given him thanks by us- to form our consciences, fight against Lady’s Montessori School, Kansas City, tour of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Angrisano has performed at six World Youth Days and several National Catholic Youth Conferences, including the one held in 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. The said to your ancestors, You shall not ing his blessings — life, health, time, evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed Kan. winter tour was sponsored by the archdiocese’s office of evangelization and Catholic formation of youth. kill; and whoever kills will be liable to talents, job opportunities, relationships by Christ and progress in the life of the judgment. But I say to you, whoever is — in ways that truly honor God? In Confirmation — Leavenworth parishes Spirit. By receiving more frequently angry with his brother will be liable to making our examination of conscience, through this sacrament the gift of the judgment” (Mt. 5: 21-22). “You have we should ask the Lord for the grace to March 12-13 Father’s mercy, we are spurred to be Pastoral visit — Sacred Heart, Baileyville, heard it was said, you shall not commit recognize sin wherever it is present in merciful as he is merciful” (CCC no. and St. Mary, St. Benedict adultery. But I say to you, everyone who our lives so that we can surrender our 1458). looks at a woman with lust has already sin to him in the sacrament and receive March 13 magical mystery TOUR I have heard people rationalize that committed adultery with her in his his healing mercy. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults — 3 they do not go to confession because heart” (Mt. 5: 27-28). “You have heard I have heard people say that they p.m. St. Matthew, Topeka they do not have anything, or anything Internationally known Catholic recording artist brings his music to the archdiocese that it was said, you shall love your do not go to confession because they that important, to confess. Praise God neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say do not want to bore the priest! First if we do not have any mortal sins to By Marc and Julie Anderson High School in Topeka as part of a tour ship and tough times, a theme that to you, love your enemies and pray for of all, we should not worry about the Archbishop Keheler’s “At the heart of it, my confess! Yet, this does not mean that Special to The Leaven through the archdiocese. Angrisano can easily relate to. Jenni un- those who persecute you. . . . For if you reaction of the priest, but we should be weekly calendar we should not be using the sacrament That tour included stops at St. James ministry is a call for all derwent several surgeries this past year. love those who love you, what recom- concerned whether we are approach- of reconciliation on a regular basis. TOPEKA — Ever run across a song Academy in Lenexa, Immaculata High “Sometimes in the most difficult of pense will you have? Do not tax collec- ing God with complete honesty, sincer- March 5 School in Leavenworth, St. Thomas times, God is most present,” he said. If Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul Confirmation — Chicago you just can’t get out of your head? of us . . . to be a reflection tors do the same? And if you greet your ity and contrition. As a confessor, I can II, St. John Vianney, St. Therese of It’s happened to renowned youth Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Sponsored by the archdiocese, the brothers only, what is unusual about assure you that I am always edified and of God’s light and love.” Lisieux , etc., derived great strength March 9 minister, songwriter and storyteller Bishop Ward High School in Kansas concert series was the idea of Rick that? Do not pagans do the same? So be inspired by those who have prepared from regular confession, why would Ash Wednesday Mass for chancery staff Steve Angrisano. City, Kan., Bishop Miege High School in Steve Angrisano Cheek, associate consultant for the of- perfect, just as your heavenly Father is for the sacrament by making a good ex- we not avail ourselves of the grace of It just turned out to be one he hadn’t Roeland Park, the Men Under Construc- fice of evangelization and Catholic for- perfect” (Mt. 5: 43-44; 46-48). amination of conscience and who make March 13 the sacrament? Can it be that they had written yet. tion conference held Feb. 26 at Church mation of youth and a personal friend Can we read these words of Jesus a heartfelt confession of their sins. Confirmation — St. Ann, Effingham, and grisano flipped through the Bible’s pag- something to confess and we do not? Angrisano, who has performed at six of the Ascension in Overland Park, and of Angrisano. and still think that we have no sins to St. Louis, Good Intent, at Good Intent es, searching for its red-letter words — Or is it more likely that they were more World Youth Days and several National the junior high youth rally held Feb. 27 Cheek said he was gratified by the confess and do not need the grace of the that is, words Jesus actually said, such attuned to the presence of sin in their Catholic Youth Conferences, including at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg. turnout and enjoyed watching the au- the one held in 2009 in Kansas City, “I wrote the music first, and I thought as those of the Sermon on the Mount. dience’s reactions to the songs and sto- Mo., says almost every one of his re- it was pretty,” Angrisano said of “My God has a sense of humor, Angrisano ries. corded songs has a unique story. Soul is Thirsting for You.” In fact, he said, because within a few minutes, he “It’s the Holy Spirit. It was incred- Holy Land Pilgrimage It was his best-known — “My Soul is played it over and over throughout the found himself reading Psalm 63. ible,” Cheek said. “People just want to with Mike Scherschligt, Thirsting for You” — that ran through next year. In less than eight minutes,” he fin- praise the Lord.” his head for more than a year before he One night, he continued, as his kids ished his most widely published and After the concert, Angrisano was Catholic Theologian and finally put its lyrics to paper. were sleeping and his wife Jenni was performed song. Of course, Angrisano available for photos and the signing of School of Faith Director It was a year in which his constant reading, she asked him to please finish joked, all copyrights belong to King Da- CDs. In between autographs, he dis- strumming of the melody in his head, in the song, because the constant strum- vid, who lived thousands of years ago. cussed the essence of his ministry as a June 1 – 12, 2011 Highlights: Daily Mass, Scripture Teachings and Guided Spiri- fact, began to get on his wife’s nerves. ming of the same melody over and over Among the many songs that Angrisa- performer. tual Reflections: 6 nights Jerusalem, 3 nights Sea of Galilee. $3995.00 per person Angrisano shared the history of that again was starting to get on her nerves. no performed, at least one was a main- “At the heart of it,” he said, “my including airfare from Kansas City, breakfast, light lunch, and dinner daily, airport particular song, along with others, at When he explained his writer’s block stream hit. “Lean on Me,” said Angri- ministry is a call for all of us as faith- transfers, tours, entrance fees as noted on itinerary, tips, gratuities and all taxes. a concert that drew several hundred was getting in the way, in a moment of sano, is a holy song. As anyone knows ful Catholics to be a reflection of God’s Not included: Cancellation Waiver/Trip Insurance $250 per person to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in inspiration, she suggested he open a who has ever listened to the classic hit light and love in a world that so desper- Topeka on Feb. 23. Earlier in the day, Bible and figure out something. first recorded and released by Bill With- ately needs it.” Angrisano had performed at Hayden For the next few minutes, An- ers in 1972, the song talks about friend-

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But can’t be all things to all people Family members and ages: wife, Julia; daughters: Miller said the parish’s hope was to street, or the people who drive by and for Chris Seago, the road was a and that if I can’t be there for Erica, 26; Marissa, 18 MISSION — It’s the Stations of the make the Friday evenings accessible to wonder about the gardens we have Fridays Schedule Deacon little longer. my family, I can’t be there for Occupation: Program Consultant II for the Depart- Cross with a twist. as many people as possible. on our parish property.” profile “Becoming a the church either.” ment of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS). My Each Friday, St. Pius X Parish in Mis- “We’re not wanting to involve just That goal includes Unless otherwise noted, the soup deacon is some- Seago is particularly pas- job is to license and certify private psychiatric hos- sion will host the Stations of the Cross our parish but to reach out to people em- bracing the supper is at 6 p.m., followed by the thing I first thought about 10 sionate about working with pitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities and — just like many other Catholic church- who used to be practicing Catholics p a r i s h ’ s Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m.: or 15 years ago during spiritual people who struggle with men- residential care facilities. es across the country. a n d involve them in this Lenten youngest direction,” he said. “I wanted tal illness. Favorite food: lasagna March 11 – Traditional Stations of But each Friday the traditional Lent- practice,” said Miller. members to do more than I could at the “I have always felt very What I’m looking forward to most about being a the Cross. The Stations of the Cross en prayer will be approached from a “We’re wanting to as well, time, but we didn’t have the called to work with people who deacon: Helping serve the archbishop, the priests and will be led by Deacon Barry Clayton, diaconate here. So I waited are suffering and marginal- slightly different perspective. reach out to said Miller. a member of St. Pius X who will be the people of the archdiocese. “We wanted to get back to the o u r One of the eve- and prayed and thought there ized, especially those who are Something people might be surprised to learn ordained to the priesthood later would be an opportunity some- mentally ill,” he said. richness of the devotion, while at nings includes a this year. about me: When I was little I loved to go out at night the same time making it a tradition “Living Stations” dra- day. He is also looking forward and catch spiders. “It was something I wanted to the other areas of ministry that is accessible to all people,” said maturgy. Additionally, March 18 – For Those Who Suffer. Favorite saint: St. Francis, because he was humble to do, but it was in God’s time.” in which the deacons will be Trish Miller, RCIA director for St. Pius. each week children at the par- Meditations will focus on Christ’s and he loved animals and all of God’s creation. Since the ministry of a dea- serving. One set of Stations, for example, will ish’s school of religion program suffering and crucifixion. Brother If I could visit a period of church history, it would “I’m excited about the idea focus specifically on suffering, and will and John Paul II Elementary School Daryl Charron, a Missionary of the con is often not his only voca- be: the nativity of our Lord, since I would like to tell St. feature a reflection from a Catholic hos- will be asked to participate in a fun, Precious Blood and a chaplain for tion — many deacons have of being a herald of the Gospel, Joseph “thank you” for taking care of Mary and Jesus. pice chaplain. Another will address the Lenten-themed question-and- Catholic Community Hospice, will wives and families, as well as which we all are, but deacons Favorite book (nonreligious): Anything that has to Stations through the eyes of Mary. answer activity. lead the Way of the Cross written by jobs outside the church — Sea- have a unique role with that,” do with astronomy, especially the formation of galax- Mike Debus, live-art performance “This is something Pope John Paul II. go is envisioning a need for bal- said Seago. “It’s amazing and ies and the early universe. painter and someone the staff has we hope will pass ance as his family goes through humbling that God has entrust- Hobby: astronomy long wanted to bring to the the tradition of March 25 – Meditation on the the transition of him taking on ed this work to me.” parish, will be the featured the Stations Face of Jesus. Mike Debus, artist-in- speaker one evening. onto our chil- residence at St. James Academy in “Our parish bud- dren in a way Lenexa, will lead the evening with a get didn’t really that is mean- particular focus on using the sense allow for ingful to them,” of sight in meditation and reflec- Church rebuilding represents ‘hope for the town’ tion. Miller said this evening will bringing said Miller. be of particular interest to young Continued from page 1 “Every year our company allocates a go and see how our financial gift was h i m Back in the summer, we Catholics. certain percentage of our profits to chari- making a difference in that parish.” i n , ” “Gonzalo informed me that his mom just put a new carpet in the ties, but we often don’t see where the The experience was both gratifying s a i d April 1 – Through the Eyes of was OK, but that hundreds of families money goes,” said Willie Dugan, a St. Ag- and humbling. M i l l e r, Mary. Reflections will highlight had lost their houses and that even the church that cost us $20,000. nes parishioner whose company donated “What we helped them accomplish “but we Mary’s willingness to say “yes” to church had been damaged,” he said. to the project. “Being able to see the tran- was to renovate an old school gym to are able to do that God, as evidenced by her witness at “I asked Gonzalo to ask the parish I interpreted that exact num- sition of the church being renovated in become the new church,” said Father through the generos- the foot of the cross during Christ’s priest to contact me via e-mail to see Chile and seeing where the money goes Arano-Ponce. “The financial help from ity of the archdi- ocesan evange- crucifixion. Instead of a soup sup- what we could do to help,” he continued. ber as if God was telling us made it more real. It was nice to follow St. Agnes parishioners helped rebuild the lization office and our men’s club.” per this evening, the John Paul II Father Mario Alfonso Agurto, pas- that if could raise $20,000 our donation and see how it affected ceiling, paint the walls, buy new doors Of the six Friday evenings, Miller School PTO will host a fish fry at tor of St. Ignatius Parish in Empedrado, people.” and windows, lay a new floor and build said, three would use the Stations of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Chile, was quick to respond to the Ameri- for a carpet, we could also Dugan and his business partner, Tim a sanctuary. the Cross that Catholics are most famil- Overland Park, at 5 p.m., with Sta- can pastor’s offer. Prier, a parishioner at St. Michael the “There is still need of more, such as iar with. Three others will be structured tions following at St. Pius X. The pictures he sent showed an in- raise $20,000 to help the Archangel in Leawood, were enthused renovating the old school classrooms so around the Stations of the Cross intro- credibly damaged church structure. about the opportunity to assist St. Ignati- that they can be used for CCD classes and April 8 – A Taizé Meditation on people of St. Ignatius Parish duced by Pope John Paul II on Good Fri- Since the earthquake — which reg- us in Chile — as were their employees at youth group, and renovating an office the Way of the Cross. The group “In day in 1991. istered 8.8 on the Richter scale — Mass Harmony” will guide this medita- in Chile to have a church.” Prime Lead, a marketing company based and a little meeting room. An alternative to the tradition- had been celebrated outside. in Overland Park. “But our main goal was to help them al Stations, John Paul II’s Way of tion. Taizé is a chant and type of Father Gerardo-Arano-Ponce, prayer that grew out of an ecumeni- The parish hoped someday to have a “The idea of helping with this was have a shell, a simple church, where they the Cross is often used in ecu- space where they could celebrate Mass pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park Catholic, but it was also even more hu- could celebrate Sunday Mass and receive menical settings, said Miller. cal movement in France. Christ’s passion will be used for the indoors again. man,” said Dugan. “This building is a the sacraments.” St. Pius X’s staff has worked But the plan to rebuild, said Father meditations, said Miller. Given that context, Father Arano- center for the community — it has class- Lagos, especially, was touched by the to ensure the Friday evenings Agurto, came with a huge price tag — Ponce’s idea was an easy sell to the par- rooms for meetings. support given his hometown and his are tied directly into the tradi- $20,000. April 15 – “Living Sta- ish. “It’s hope for the town.” mother by his new home and parish. tional Lenten practices of fasting, “When Father Mario informed me tions,” a dramaturgy. “I prayed about it and then presented Donations came by the way of young- “I was moved by Father Jerry’s con- almsgiving and prayer. In keeping that rebuilding their church would cost The evening will be the idea of helping this community in er parishioners as well. cern and willingness to help my home- with those practices, a simple soup them around $20,000, I heard God focused on prayer Chile to rebuild their church to the par- “One family told me that their kids town after such a devastating earth- supper will be hosted at the parish and learning, speaking through that number,” said Fa- had donated their savings from babysit- quake,” said Lagos. “I am very grateful at 6 p.m., followed by Stations at ish council and finance” council. They and especially ther Arano-Ponce. “Why? Because back both wholeheartedly endorsed the idea ting to help rebuild this church in Chile,” for St. Agnes’ generosity to help a small 7 p.m. geared toward in the summer, we just put a new carpet and gave me green light to present this said Father Arano-Ponce. community in Chile.” “We’re really trying to keep it children. in the church that cost us $20,000. project to the people,” said Father Arano- Father Arano-Ponce was at St. Ignatius All in all, St. Agnes raised $25,000 — simple — from having a free- Instead of the “I interpreted that exact number as Ponce. Parish in Empedrado on Jan. 25 when the $5,000 more than the parish’s original will donation that will go to soup supper, a fish if God was telling us that if could raise “I told the people that helping with this first Mass was celebrated there and Bish- goal. The extra funds provided a sound a charity of the speaker of fry will be held at St. $20,000 for a carpet, we could also raise ‘Church in Chile’ project was only an invi- op Tomislav Koljatic Maroevic blessed the system, church vestments and flowers for that evening’s choice, to Pius X at 5 p.m. $20,000 to help the people of St. Ignatius tation,” he said. “And that if they wanted parish’s new site. the Blessed Mother at St. Ignatius. our Green Committee Parish in Chile to have a church.” “When I announced to the entire par- “At. St. Agnes we have worried too April 22 – Good to be part of that, they could give a spe- providing and washing For St. Agnes, $20,000 was a lot of ish that we had reached our financial goal much about our own financial challenges Friday. Stations of cial donation any time or any Sunday, and dishes so we don’t have money to raise. and even surpassed it, a family asked me for the last five years,” said Father Arano- the Cross will be led that I would not be asking for money.” to waste any paper dish- But for St. Ignatius in Empedrado — by St. Pius X pastor But the project piqued parishioners’ if I was planning on going to Chile,” said Ponce. “Now was the time to do the un- es,” said Miller. “Din- a town that relies on farming and the Father Ken Kelly. interest — and help and donations came Father Arano-Ponce. “I replied that I had thinkable and reach out to others.” ner will be a choice of timber industry — it was a sum that was rolling in. not thought about it yet. They offered to soups with some sort of next to impossible. pay for my airfare to Chile so that I could

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War- ganize a Scouts en’s winning essay group of addressed the theme, volunteer Scouts and “If I Were Mayor.” The Emily Waren adults to power wash, league chose winners clean and re-stain the from six regions in the state and over a main picnic shelter thousand entries. and picnic tables at Waren was given the opportunity to Jones Park for the city present her essay to an assembly of Kan- of Emporia. sas City leaders in Topeka. She received William’s Eagle proj- a distinguished engraved plaque and a Sister Rosaria Schaefer (left) and Sister Lillian Harrington celebrate 75 years as Benedictine ect was to plan and $250 savings bond. William Kraft Sisters of Atchison. organize a group of As a Lenexa resident, Waren was also volunteer Scouts and adults to power wash, invited to a Lenexa City Council meeting clean and landscape the entry sign for the to celebrate and have her achievement Flint Hill Technical College in Emporia. Two celebrate 75 years as Sisters recognized. Atchison — The diamond, sister, Mary Cummings, a fellow resi- Ian Bychinski, a member of Boy Scout timelessly strong and bright, is the dent of Dooley Center, who is 103. Troop 26 and Mater symbol for a 75th anniversary of Sister Lillian feels blessed. “I’m Dei Parish in Topeka, commitment, a milestone few peo- grateful to have been accepted back Shawnee Knights honor Zarda and Adam Malleck, a ple ever live to see. The Benedictine then and throughout my life,” she SHAWNEE — Tom Zarda will be hon- member of Boy Scout Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica here said. “I try to give to others from who ored as “Citizen of the Year” during the Troop 46 and Most rejoiced at Mass on Feb. 13 as they I am. You should take each day as it annual awards ban- Pure Heart of Mary celebrated the diamond jubilee of comes, enjoy life and appreciate liv- quet of the Knights Parish in Topeka, two of their own. Sisters Lillian Har- ing each day.” of Columbus, Council both earned the rank rington and Rosaria Schaefer made Sister Rosaria, 95, came from No. 2332, on March of Eagle Scout. Their their first monastic profession on Hays in 1933 to attend Mount St. 5 at the council hall Court of Honor will Jan. 1, 1936, and renewed it stand- Scholastica Academy. She was so at- Ian Bychinski here. Photos by Elaina Cochran be held at Mater Dei ing before the same altar. tracted to the Benedictine life that The honoree is Church at 2 p.m. on Sister Lillian, who will be 93 years she entered the monastic commu- chosen each year by March 6. old this month, is a native of Blaine. nity before completing college. She a committee from a Photos clockwise from top: n Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, the founder and di- Bychinski’s Eagle Her vocation was inspired by the wanted to follow in the footsteps of list of individuals who rector of Aurem Cordis, a Christian evangelization and apologetics organization, project was installing Benedictine Sisters who taught her. her sister, the late Sister Mary Felix. Tom Zarda have been and are talks about men’s spirituality during his keynote address Feb. 26 at Men Under a flagpole and base “As a child,” she recalls, “I would “I admired what the Sisters did still involved in the Construction XV at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. n Retired Green Be- at the city of Topeka’s pretend I was a Sister and teach my and who they were,” she said, “and I betterment of Shawnee. ret Michael Cutone talks about leadership, drawing from the teachings of Christ, Cypress Ridge Golf dolls.” She taught English, speech and could see how happy my sister was.” Zarda is a lifelong resident of Shaw- the Gospels, the lives of the saints and lessons learned during 23 years of service Course. drama in numerous elementary and Like Sister Lillian, she went on to nee and is a prominent property devel- with the U.S. Army. n It was standing room only at Men Under Construction. Malleck’s Eagle high schools, then at Penn Valley Com- receive a master’s degree in English, oper. His company, R-Z Development, project was renovat- munity College in Kansas City, Mo. which she also used for an elemen- has been in the forefront of developing Adam Malleck ing the resource room With her deep love of both Scrip- tary and secondary teaching career. western Shawnee. He has been support- at Most Pure Heart of Mary School. ture and language arts, she became a From 1972 to 1979, she was regis- ive of Catholic institutions and charitable “pilgrim minister” after her teaching trar of Benedictine College, Atchi- activities. He has also served in various Alexander Ho, a member of Queen of career, traveling to both Catholic and son. She remains active in the life of leadership positions within the Knights of the Holy Rosary Par- Protestant churches as well as giv- Dooley Center and the Mount com- Columbus. ish in Overland Park ing workshops in Atchison. Thanks munity, still doing some handicrafts and Troop 199, has to Sister Lillian, many lay people and occasionally playing the piano. achieved the rank of learned a greater appreciation for She downplays her achievements, Eagle Scout. For his the Bible and also improved their saying, “I’ve led a pretty normal Archbishop Oscar Romero Eagle Scout project, skills in proclaiming the readings at Benedictine life, and always have to be remembered Ho collected more liturgy, being eucharistic ministers, felt support from my family and the BELTON, Mo. — A celebration to com- than 1,200 books and and doing biblical storytelling with Sisters. I’ve had many happy experi- memorate the 31st anniversary of the set up a new library children and adults. ences and some I’d just as soon for- martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero for KIPP Endeavor She continues to assist with pro- get. 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4. Honor your father and your mother. • Do I honor and obey my parents? Do I care for them in their old age? Springtime of • Have I neglected my family responsibilities to spouse and children? • Is my family life centered around Christ and your soul his teaching? The initiative launched by the arch- 5. You shall not kill. diocese this Lent is called, “Confession: • Have I murdered or physically harmed The Springtime of Your Soul.” anyone? “[The archbishop’s hope] is that • Have I had an abortion? Have I encouraged more people will participate in the sac- an abortion? • Have I abused drugs or alcohol? rament of reconciliation, this great gift • Have I mutilated myself through any form of that the Lord has given us,” said Father sterilization? Schneider. CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters • Have I encouraged others to have themselves The initiative was announced by A priest hears the confession of a woman during a penance service led by Pope Benedict XVI in St. sterilized? Archbishop Naumann in his Feb. 18 col- Peter’s Basilica in Rome. • Have I harbored hatred, anger or resentment Leaven photo by Lori Wood Habiger umn in The Leaven. In it, he explained in my heart toward anyone? Sierra Van Sickel, a fourth-grader at Mater Dei School in Topeka, receives her penance from her pastor, Father Jon Hullinger (unseen). the major components of the initiative frequenting the sacrament regularly: • Have I given scandal to anyone by my sins, and expressed his goal. From 6 to 7 p.m. on availability. To make the sacrament as thereby leading them to sin? “It is my hope that this initiative all Wednesdays of available as possible to any Catholic eadline writers had a field day when the new will motivate all of us to reflect upon wishing to celebrate it, priests in par- 6. You shall not commit adultery. how well and how frequently we take Lent (excluding ishes throughout the archdiocese will • Have I been unfaithful to my marriage vows iPhone confession app came out. advantage of the gifts of the sacrament be available to hear confessions at the in action or thought? “Got Sin?” one headline read. of penance,” wrote the archbishop. Ash Wednesday) same time every Wednesday of Lent, • Have I practiced any form of contraception in The first component of the initiative excluding Ash Wednesday. my marriage? For most, the answer was self-evident. entails some instruction on the sacra- Catholics living That means that from 6 to 7 p.m. • Have I used fertility treatments condemned Of course. ment at each of the weekend Masses on all Wednesdays of Lent (excluding by the church? immediately prior to the start of Lent, in metropolitan Ash Wednesday) Catholics living in • Have I been engaged in sexual activity with a The Bible has it down right there in black on March 5 and 6. The catechesis will metropolitan areas of the archdiocese member of the opposite sex or the same sex? include why we have the sacrament, the areas of the will know they can find a priest hearing • Have I indulged in pornographic material? and white: “All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God” meaning of sin, the meaning of the sac- confessions at any Catholic church they • Am I pure in my thoughts, words and ac- H archdiocese can tions? Am I modest in dress? rament, and how to celebrate the sacra- drive by. In rural areas, where parishes (Rom 3:23). • Am I engaged in any inappropriate relation- ment. Later, on Ash Wednesday, the are clustered, the priest will rotate sites, find a priest hearing ships? No, you don’t need to be a social scientist to know that all have pamphlet, “A Primer for Confession,” according to a schedule publicized in will be distributed to parishioners. advance, but always on Wednesday sinned. confessions at any You shall not steal. The second component involves from 6 to 7 p.m. 7. Every. Single. One. Of. Us. That’s Catholic doctrine. • Have I taken what is not mine? publicity, with information about the Catholic church “We have [something] beautiful in • Am I honest with my employer/employee? But whether or not people do anything about that sin is another initiative scheduled to appear in parish this sacrament — a sacrament so impor- • Do I gamble excessively, thereby robbing my bulletins, articles and columns in The they drive by. tant and essential for our faith lives,” family of their needs? question. And there’s where social scientists have some interest- Leaven, and posters for display in all the said Father Schneider. • Do I seek to share what I have with the poor churches. tion.” There you’ll find resources about “Many in our culture have a lack and needy? ing things to say about Catholic belief in and use of the sacrament Leaven photo by Lori Wood Habiger A third component is comprised of Lent, Ash Wednesday, and various of understanding of the sacrament of of reconciliation. Most Pure Heart of Mary pastor Father Brian Schieber listens to third grader J.T. Tetuan confess during information and resources made avail- topics concerning the sacrament of reconciliation and of a sense of sin,” he 8. You shall not bear false witness a penance service at Mater Dei Church in Topeka. able on the archdiocesan Web site at: reconciliation. continued. “This [initiative] will help to against your neighbor. ment once or more a year, 30 percent in this issue (see page 2), the fact that we that archdiocesan pastors have had for www.archkck.org. Click on “Informa- The fourth and final component is deepen our understanding and renew • Have I lied, gossiped, or spoken behind less than once a year, and 45 percent may not think we have any mortal sins to some time: Many Catholics don’t under- tion for Confession and Lent,” and then designed specifically to address one our appreciation and practice of the anyone’s back? Confession by never received the sacrament at all. confess doesn’t mean that we should not stand the sacrament of reconciliation “This page contains helpful informa- reason many Catholics give for not sacrament for spiritual growth.” • Have I ruined anyone’s good name? • A high number of survey respon- make a regular, frequent confession. and seek it much less frequently than • Do I reveal information that should be dents, 62 percent, agreed “somewhat” Do you think you have no significant they should. confidential? or “strongly” with the statement: “I can sins, asked the archbishop? Just ask Pastors on the archdiocesan Pres- • Am I sincere in my dealings with others or the numbers Examination of Conscience Another version using the Ten Com- traditional formula, “Bless me, Father, for am I “two-faced”? be a good Catholic without celebrating your friends, family and co-workers. byteral Council, and its Pastoral Life mandments is contained in the pamphlet, I have sinned. It has been (indicate time) In February 2008, the Center for Ap- the sacrament of reconciliation at least “The problem is not that we do not Committee, have been discussing their “A Primer for Confession” (see sidebar at since my last confession.” You shall not desire your neighbor’s plied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) once a year.” have anything to confess,” wrote the concerns about the sacrament for Whether you go to confession frequently 9. or are doing so after a long period of far right), which will be distributed Ash Third, the priest invites the penitent to wife. at Georgetown University in Washington, And there lies the rub. According to archbishop. “The problem is that we several years. The committee chairman Wednesday as part of the archdiocesan place his trust in God, and then confess his • Am I envious of another’s spouse or family? D.C. surveyed a sampling of adult Catho- the Code of Canon Law, Catholics must are unaware of our sin. This is truly a was Father Dan Gardner, pastor of All absence, it is important to prepare to cel- ebrate the sacrament. We do this by pray- initiative, “Confession: The Springtime for sins in type and number. • Have I consented to impure thoughts? lics about belief and participation in the seek the sacrament of reconciliation if dangerous state. It is comparable physi- Saints Parish in Kansas City, Kan. Your Soul.” Fourth, the penitent receives counsel • Do I try to control my imagination? sacramental life of the church. they are conscious of having committed cally to suffering from an illness that is “In those discussions, an initiative ing to the Holy Spirit to help us recognize our sins and have true contrition and by and a penance from the priest. • Am I reckless and irresponsible in the books I What CARA discovered about the sac- a grave sin (Canon 988.1), and must undiagnosed.” [about the sacrament of reconciliation] Fifth, the priest asks the penitent to read and the movies I watch? rament of reconciliation (also called pen- confess their grave sins at least once a in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., making an examination of conscience. Two traditional formats for the examina- express his sorrow by praying the Act ance or confession) was disconcerting: year (Canon 989). was mentioned,” said Father Schneider, Step-by-step You shall not desire your neighbor’s tion of conscience are meditations that use of Contrition or some other appropriate 10. • In terms of “meaningfulness” of But that doesn’t mean that Catholics pastor of St. Peter Cathedral Parish in prayer. The priest then prays the prayer goods. the seven sacraments, Catholics were free of grave sins are also free of the Kansas City, Kan. the Ten Commandments and the Precepts Most confessionals or reconciliation • Am I envious of the possessions of others? Meeting the of the Church, which can be found in the rooms allow for you to choose to confess of absolution, and the penitent responds, least likely to say that reconciliation was obligation to frequent the sacrament. Father Schneider, a member of the “Amen.” • Am I resentful and bitter over my position “somewhat” or “very” meaningful to Numerous saints and popes strongly six-person committee, was given the Catechism of the Catholic Church (nos. behind a screen or face to face. in life? 2042 and 2043). Two more versions of the First, the penitent enters and kneels at Sixth, the priest dismisses the penitent them. Only 39 percent of those sur- recommended that Catholics go to responsibility of investigating Washing- using one of the formulas found in the veyed called it “very” meaningful. weekly confession — including Pope ton’s initiative more closely, and he pro- examination of conscience, one for adults a screen or sits in a chair. The priest greets (Source: “A primer for confession with an challenge ritual. The penitent goes forth to live and examination of conscience,” pamphlet No. 4005, and another for children, can be found on the penitent, and both the priest and the • In terms of frequency, 2 percent John Paul II, who did so himself. duced a proposal for the archdiocese. continue the celebration of the sacrament Faith Guild, St. Martin de Porres Lay Dominican Com- the archdiocesan Web site at: www.arch penitent make the sign of the cross. munity, New Hope, KY 40052) received the sacrament once a month or More importantly, as Archbishop Jo- The results of this CARA social sci- “After a lot of discussion, and using by doing penance. more, 26 percent received the sacra- seph F. Naumann explains in his column ence research confirms the gut feeling the outline of the Washington, D.C., kck.org/lent. Second, the penitent may begin with the 10 nation THE LEAVEN • March 4, 2011 THE LEAVEN • march 4, 2011 world 11 Wisconsin bishops praised for Vatican official says cheap statement on worker rights What to do when parishioners skip Communion Christians, Muslims unite for democracy access to water a right for all WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of By Angela Cave By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reasonable the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Catholic News Service Catholic News Service access to clean water is a fundamental Justice and Human Development gave his human right and its distribution should support Feb. 24 to views on the rights of ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — Father Adam ROME (CNS) — The political chang- not be left solely to private companies workers caught in the midst of Wiscon- Forno occasionally notices parishio- es spreading across North Africa and seeking profit, a top Vatican official said. sin’s budget battle earlier articulated by ners skipping the Eucharist at St. John the Middle East show the people’s de- Bishop Mario Toso, secretary of the Pon- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki the Evangelist and St. Joseph parish in sire for democracy and equality, said tifical Council for Justice and Peace, told on behalf of the state’s bishops. “I write Rensselaer, N.Y., where he is pastor. Christian and Muslim leaders, includ- participants at a meeting regarding the to express support for and solidarity with Sometimes, a Massgoer doesn’t re- ing several from Egypt where popular future of water supplies around the world your clear statement,” said Bishop Ste- ceive Communion because he or she demonstrations toppled the govern- that water is not a commercial product, phen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., the com- has remarried without having a first ment of President Hosni Mubarak. but rather a common good that belongs mittee chairman, in a letter to Archbishop marriage annulled. Other times, it is Speaking Feb. 23 at the Rome-based to everyone. People have a “universal and Listecki. “You and our brother bishops in because of personal shame. Community of Sant’Egidio, Catho- inalienable right” to access, a right that is Wisconsin are offering a timely reminder “We’ve got some people who just lic bishops and Muslim leaders from so fundamental that “governments can- of what the church teaches on the rights feel they’re not worthy,” Father Forno around the region admitted they did not leave its management solely in pri- and duties of workers, including the right explained. “People have a strong sense not know exactly what the future would vate hands,” he said. Bishop Toso made to form and belong to unions and other of not being in right relationship with hold, but the grass-roots democracy his remarks at an international meeting associations, and the obligation to ad- God, and so they honor that by not go- movements seemed to indicate a grow- near the Vatican called “Dammi da bere” dress difficult problems with respect for ing to Communion as they were taught. ing recognition that when one religious (“Give me something to drink”), promoted the rights and needs of all,” Bishop Blaire But my sense is that you need Commu- or ethnic group suffers systematic dis- by the Catholic-inspired Italian environ- mental association Greenaccord. Bishop said. The Catholic Labor Network released nion more than ever then.” crimination, true democracy does not CNS photo/Suhaib Salem, Reuters CNS photo/Nacho Doce, Reuters Toso cited Colombia, Philippines and a letter it sent to Wisconsin lawmakers A man in one of Father Forno’s for- Priests have different ways of dealing with parishioners who don’t receive Communion. Sometimes exist for anyone in the country. Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration in Benghazi, Libya, Feb. 24. Christians in Libya are Ghana as examples of countries where echoing the same viewpoint. And in a col- mer parishes attended daily Mass, but people don’t go to Communion because of a misunderstanding of church teaching. The religious leaders, scholars afraid that a takeover of the country by Islamic fundamentalist — should leader Moammar Gadhafi umn for his diocesan newspaper, Bishop he never received Communion. Father and diplomats participating in the fall — would threaten their safety, said a Franciscan priest who has served in the North African na- water management “inspired exclusively Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., called Forno approached him and said: “You even if [they experience] deep con- Culture, Father Sullivan said, “pro- Sant’Egidio discussion about Christian- tion for seven years. by private and economic criteria” has for civility in the debate, urging common come to supper with the Lord, but you trition, without having first received grams you — and sometimes programs Muslim coexistence in the Middle East failed to produce adequate distribution ground be reached on what is fair for don’t eat.” The priest asked if the man sacramental absolution, unless [they you poorly. You just absorb it. You don’t stood for a moment of silence to honor understand that full citizenship means for the population and where water costs both sides. needed to reconcile anything with God have] a grave reason for receiving Com- even know how you absorb it.” the victims of the recent push for demo- “The more democracy not letting one’s confessional identity three to six times that of large cities such and offered to help. munion and there is no possibility of In turn, culture can affect a Catho- cratic reforms. and freedom there is, the automatically dictate political choices. as New York or London. “The great para- Several pastors throughout the Al- going to confession.” lic’s feelings of worthiness before the Franco Frattini, Italy’s foreign minis- “The lessons of modern history and dox is that poor people pay more than U.S. bishops criticize bany Diocese said they have spotted For a sin to be considered mortal, its Eucharist. ter, told the group that unlike in Egypt more the freedom of each the recent unexpected and powerful the rich for something that should be a handfuls of Catholics at their parishes object must be grave matter and it must “I tell people Communion is not a and Tunisia where protests were largely emergence of popular movements” universal right: the access to drinkable decision on marriage law abstaining from the Eucharist, occa- be committed with full knowledge and reward for having been good, but the peaceful, in Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s individual is respected and across the region encourage people to water,” the bishop said. People in poor countries, he said, often suffer not for WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bish- sionally or habitually. They noted that deliberate consent, according to the spiritual food necessary to continue the Libya, “there has been horrible blood- recognize they are citizens of the same the lack of water but because “access is ops’ Office of General Counsel said the many parishioners falsely believe being catechism. journey,” Father Sullivan said, recall- shed . . . with the deaths of more than guaranteed.” country largely facing the same fate, he economically impossible.” Obama administration’s decision to no divorced or forgetting to pray are rea- Often, people falsely believe they are ing the Gospel story of the vine and the 1,000 Libyans.” Franco Frattini, said. longer support the Defense of Marriage sons to abstain. in a state of mortal sin because their ac- branches: “[Jesus is] saying, ‘If you do The Egyptian protests, which saw Italy’s foreign minister “We live in a region where civic iden- Act in legal challenges ahead “represents Massgoers who stay seated during tions contradict church teaching, said not receive my body and blood, you do Muslims and Christians standing side tity is weak — it’s starting to change an abdication” of its “constitutional obli- Communion present pastors and par- Father Peter Sullivan, assistant judicial not have my life in you.’ by side calling for democracy and con- now, but it will require time,” Mitri Christchurch parishes closed gation to ensure that laws of the United ish leaders with complex tasks of spiri- vicar to Albany Bishop Howard J. Hub- “You need to go to Communion, and stitutional reforms, demonstrated that calling for democracy, “they forgot their said. In the meantime, educators and until engineers inspect them States are faithfully executed.” The office tual guidance. Whenever possible, par- bard. you can do so very humbly. You’re not “the more democracy and freedom rifts,” he said. leaders must help the region’s people said in a statement issued Feb. 23 after ish leaders are advised to teach about Father Sullivan said pastors and spir- doing this with pride; you’re doing this there is, the more the freedom of each Cardinal Antonios Naguib, the Cop- understand that citizenship is based on CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CNS) President Barack Obama instructed the church rules but help people differenti- itual directors should counsel people out of a need and out of a command.” individual is respected and guaran- tic Catholic patriarch of Alexandria, the individual’s importance and not on — No Catholic church or school in Christ- Justice Department to stop defending ate between mortal and venial sin. based on their individual situations. He Father Forno recalled the prayer teed,” Frattini said. told reporters at the conference that his or her belonging to a particular reli- church will be used until engineers have the federal law passed by Congress and “It calls for such pastoral nuancing,” offered the example of 19th-century Es- recited immediately before receiving Mohammed Esslimani, a Muslim the government change in Egypt was gious or ethnic group. declared it safe. Christchurch Bishop signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Father Forno said. “It’s not black and kimos leaving their elders to die on the Communion: “Lord, I am not worthy to theologian, was in Cairo during the driven by the ” dreams of the country’s Muhammad al-Sammak, adviser Barry P. Jones announced the measure Clinton: “Marriage has been understood white.” ice to prevent them from experiencing receive you, but only say the word and I protests and read from the diary he kept young people expressing “their desire to the chief mufti of Lebanon, told Feb. 25, three days after a magnitude for millennia and across cultures as the According to the Catechism of the long, excruciating deaths without the shall be healed.” at the end of January and beginning of for values like justice, freedom, peace the conference that the Middle East is 6.3 earthquake rocked New Zealand’s union of one man and one woman.” The Catholic Church, parishioners who are aid of morphine: Today, this might be “If we say those words and believe February. The diary was filled with sto- and equality.” changing, but it is not clear exactly how second-largest city, causing more than Defense of Marriage Act says the federal “aware of having committed a mortal considered murder; back then, it was it,” he said, “then the Lord should be ries of Christians and Muslims standing A danger exists that power could fall the changes will impact the region’s 100 deaths and widespread damage. The government defines marriage as a union sin must not receive holy Communion, mercy. able to heal [us].” together in Tahrir Square and helping into the hands of those who want to im- Christian minority. NZ Catholic newspaper reported that between one man and one woman and one another. pose their interpretation of Islam on the “Liberal democracy is advancing, but some churches in the quake zone were that no state must recognize a same- “I was able to live the most beautiful whole country, he said, but those who the question is: Do political freedom severely damaged while others escaped sex marriage from another state. “The California couple found joy in sailing, handing out Bibles, says priest days of my life,” he said. rallied for change will not accept that and religious freedom always go to- relatively unscathed. Bishop-designate principal basis for today’s decision is that Muhammad Rifaa al-Tahtawi, who gether?” he asked. Charles Drennan, administrator of the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The pas- When news of their capture reached on their yacht, Quest, by Phyllis Macay easily. the president considers the law a form of was the spokesman for Cairo’s al-Azhar Al-Sammak said the answer may Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, said tor of Jean and Scott Adam, a Califor- the priest Feb. 18, the church offered all and Robert Riggle of Seattle. In his address to the conference, he impermissible sexual orientation discrimi- University until he quit in early Febru- not always be “yes,” and he pointed to safety is the primary concern. The cathe- nia couple killed along with two other of its weekend Masses and a candlelit Word that the Quest had been kid- said Christians and Muslims, recogniz- nation,” the Office of General Counsel ary to join the demonstrators, told the the countries of the former Soviet bloc dral sustained severe damage and may Americans by their Somali captors on service in the Adams’ name. napped by Somali pirates came to light ing they share belief in one God and in said. In a Feb. 23 statement, Attorney conference that many of the Christian- where the post-1989 freedoms have led not be usable again, said engineers who the high seas off the coast of East Africa, According to news reports, the cou- Feb. 19 and a Navy warship began fol- the importance of prayer and of putting General Eric Holder said that although Muslim tensions and violence in Egypt to a surge in secularism and material- inspected the building. Bishop-designate said they died sharing the Bible. ple had gone on many sailing adven- lowing them. The scene turned deadly the precepts of their faith into practice, the administration has defended the 1996 were the fault of Mubarak’s govern- ism, not religiosity. Drennan, named to head the Palmerston “They were extraordinary people tures over the years and carried Bibles Feb. 22 when the Americans were killed need to invest more time and money in law in some federal courts, it will not ment. Pro-democracy demonstrators in North Diocese the day of the earthquake, who wanted to make a difference in with them to distribute to people in the in a storm of grenades, gunfire and projects that promote mutual under- continue to do so in cases pending in the “A despotic regime tried to convince Egypt were very careful to focus on the and other priests were asked to leave the the world,” said Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, communities they visited, including hand-to-hand combat. standing and concrete action to help 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Unlike the Christians that they needed its pro- fact of citizenship and on bringing Mus- cathedral rectory by safety officials for pastor of St. Monica Church in Santa poor villages and hospitals. When U.S. forces boarded the yacht, society as a whole. in the previous cases, said Holder, the tection and convince the Muslims that lims and Christians together, he said, security reasons as authorities cleared Monica. “After they retired, they sold their they found that all four hostages had Tarek Mitri, a Greek Orthodox pro- 2nd Circuit “has no established or binding Christians were the agents of the West,” “but this does not mean that the [ex- much of the central city. Authorities He told the Los Angeles Times and house and bought a boat,” Msgr. Torger- been shot. A couple of them were still fessor at the American University in standard for how laws concerning sexual he said. treme] Islamists won’t try to hijack the placed the death toll at 113, with about Catholic News Service that the Adams, son said. “They decided to bring Bibles alive and were given medical attention, Beirut, told the conference that people orientation should be treated.” But when the demonstrators, mostly process.” 220 people missing Feb. 25. who were active members of the parish, to the remote corners of the world.” but they could not be saved, according throughout the region are beginning to young Egyptians, took to the streets “died doing what they wanted to do.” On this trip they were accompanied to U.S. officials. 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Not-for-profit experience Price reduced!! Winchester land - 40 acres: 10 your flooring is in your own home or office. Save 40 5 Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish, sage breakfast and bake sale on March This retreat will include talks on the writ- gifts for all ages. in Kansas have openings for the position of principal preferred. For information, contact Michael Morrisey, timber, 30 prairie grass; two ponds with good fishing; - 80% on carpet and hard surfaces. Residential and Topeka, will host its inaugural German 6, following all the morning Masses. The ings of Teresa, prayer experiences, quiet for the 2011 - 12 academic year: executive director, Catholic Education Foundation, at good deer and turkey hunting; located 1-1/2 miles off commercial. For a free estimate, call Amanda at (913) Fasching Mardi Gras on March 5. The cost is $6 per person; $20 maximum per time, and a video. The cost is $50; $100, Holy Cross, Overland Park - Serves 304 stu- (913) 647-0383. Candidates may submit a cover letter highway; beautiful building site; excellent schools; 742-4003. evening will include Mass, a German buf- family. if staying overnight. For information or to 18 A memorial liturgy for de- dents in grades K - 8 and employs 24 teachers. The and resume, via e-mail by March 25, to Michael Mor- only 40 miles from Kansas City. For information, call fet, a polka dance, a silent auction, and register, call (913) 360-6151 or visit the ceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. preschool is comprised of 84 students and six teach- risey at: [email protected]. (913) 683-4488 or (913) 362-3024. Misc. raffles. For information, visit the Web site Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will Web site at: www.mountosb.org/sophia. on March 19 at Curé of Ars Church, ers. The community is looking for a vibrant, faith- at: www.sacredheartstjosephcatholic.org. celebrate Mass for past Light of the html. 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. The be- filled and skilled principal to lead the school in its Financial representative - Due to the success For Rent Donate a vehicle. Make a difference. Donate World retreatants and their families reavement ministry will have its monthly continuous improvement efforts and to implement and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are add- your vehicle to Catholic Charities to support those in The Holy Family Social Club will host and friends at 6 p.m. on March 6 at Most A celebration to commemorate the meeting following Mass in the Father a comprehensive marketing initiative to increase ing financial representatives in the Kansas City area. Country home - 3 BR, 1 BA, redecorated, one-car need. Your tax-deductible donation of a vehicle helps a pre-spring dance from 7 - 10 p.m. on Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. 17th 31st anniversary of the martyrdom of Burak Room. The topic will be: “Walk- school enrollment. In order to be successful at this This position is ideal for a determined, high-energy, garage, central heat. On Tonganoxie Hwy 5. Call (913) children and families served by Catholic Charities and March 5 at Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas St., Topeka. A reception will follow. For in- Msgr. Oscar Romero ing Through Grief.” For information, call effort, the principal will need spiritual skills in prayer high-expectation, professional, self-disciplined, inde- 724-4204. is an environmentally wise way to recycle your vehi- City, Kan. Music will be provided by Jim formation, contact Matt Karr at (913) 721- will be held at 7 p.m. on (913) 649-2026. and discernment, plus utilize best enrollment man- pendent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn cle. Cars for KC Kids is a partnership between Catholic “the DJ” Taylor. The cost is $5, payable at 1570. March 12 at St. Sabina agement practices to reach the entire Holy Cross a better-than-average income. We provide top-rated Charities of Northeast Kansas and Catholic Charities the door. For information or to reserve a Church, 700 Trevis, community. Bilingual ability is a plus. financial products to our members and their families Home Improvement of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Call 1 (866) 430-9499 or table in advance, call Richard Schutte at St. Joseph Church, 11311 Johnson Dr., Belton, Mo. Father Este- 23 Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Holy Name, Kansas City, Kan. - Serves 168 stu- and will provide excellent benefits and training. For visit the Web site at: www.cars4kckids.com. (913) 669-3677. Shawnee, will host its annual St. Joseph fan Turcios of the Arch- Atchison, will host “Prayer in a World of dents in grades K - 8 and employs 13 teachers. The information or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, Brack Home Repair - Call Dan when you need it table and pasta dinner on March 6 in diocese of San Salvador Chaos,” a one-day retreat presented by preschool is comprised of 18 students and one teach- 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; or call (785) 364-5450. done! Carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, paint- Vacation The Curé of Ars Singles will host a McDevitt Hall. Father Mike Hawken will will celebrate a Mass. A Benedictine Sister Constance Krstolic, er. The community is looking for a principal with ex- ing, tile, wood-rot and much more. No project too big Mardi Gras dance from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. bless the table at 8:30 a.m. Viewing will fiesta and music will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on March 23. Tak- cellent educational and administrative skills to both Services or small. For free estimate, call (913) 219-5388 or visit Ireland roundabout tour - April 26 - May 9, on March 5 in the school cafeteria, located be from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Home-baked provided by a marimba group from Chi- ing time to refocus your life upon God’s maintain the current programs as well as effectively the Web site at: brackhomerepair.com. Insured; se- 2011. Fully escorted by Irishman Gerry Buckley. Lim- at 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Music will breads, cookies, pies and cakes, along cago. All are welcome! magnetic presence is the purpose of this address future programs. In addition, the principal is Tutorial services – Serving south Johnson Coun- nior discount available. Philippians 4:13. ited space available. For details, call (913) 648-1560 be provided by Carl the DJ The cost of with candies, fruit, wine, floral arrange- prayer day. The cost is $50. For informa- to implement the comprehensive strategic plan and ty. Remedial through gifted; all grades including SAT/ or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. $15, payable at the door, will include hors ments and religious articles will be avail- tion or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or marketing initiative to increase school enrollment ACT college test prep. 20 years experience. Doctorate Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, -as d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages. For in- able for purchase. A pasta dinner will 13 Mary Health of the Sick Guild visit the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/ and enhance programming. In order to be successful degree. Call (913) 387-4044. semble, clean . . . we do it all! For a free consultation, Colorado ski vacation - Winter Park. 2 BR, formation, call (913) 631-6873. be served from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Freewill of the Sisters, Servants of Mary will sophia.html. at this effort, the principal will need to have a strong call your professional organizing handyman, Kevin sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center with donations will be accepted. Proceeds will gather for Mass at 9 a.m. on March 13 at presence in the Holy Name community. Piano lessons - Private piano teacher is relocating Hogan, M Ed, today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; refer- pool & hot tub. Bus to ski area. $125/night; $700/ Father Mitchel Zimmerman, archdioc- benefit the needy of the parish. For in- the convent, located at 800 N. 18th St., Xavier, Leavenworth - Serves 266 students in from Nashville, Tenn. Bachelor’s in music, with piano ences. Visit the Web site at: www.koatindustries.com. week. Call Joe Frederick at (913) 385-5589. esan vocation director, will host a “Venite formation, call Christine Marion at (913) Kansas City, Kan. A meeting will follow. 25-27 Divorced? Widowed? grades K - 8 and employs 24 teachers. The preschool pedagogy emphasis. Gifted and talented teaching en- et Videte” (“Come and See”) retreat 268-6677. All who are interested in joining the guild Beginning Experience Weekend gently is comprised of 97 students and four teachers. The dorsement. Call Janet at (931) 215-4293 (Tenn. area Clutter problems? Embarrassing garage, Ski cabin in Winter Park, Colo. – 2 BR, 1 BA, on for young men in grades 6 - 8 on March are invited to attend. helps people move through their loss to community is looking for a strong leader who pos- code) or send e-mail to: [email protected]. basement, attic or any room? Let me help you get free ski shuttle route. $110/night. Call (913) 642-3027. 5 from 2 - 8:30 p.m. at Savior Pastoral a new beginning in their lives. The next sesses excellent administrative skills to both main- organized! Items sorted, grouped, boxed and labeled; For pictures, visit the Web site at: www.tillmancabin. Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, St. Patrick Parish, Corning, will host weekend for the Kansas City area will be tain the current programs as well as effectively im- Husband and wife cleaning team - Reasonable areas clean when finished. Great references and in- com. Kan. Come enjoy some sports, inspiring a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. - 1 held from March 25 - 27 at Sanctuary of plement future programs. In addition, the principal rates; references provided. Call (913) 940-2959. sured. Twenty years experience! Handyman repairs talks, question-and-answer time, prayer, p.m. on March 13 in the Corning Com- Hope Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., at Xavier is expected to work collaboratively as part also available. To view “before” and “after” pictures, Lake of the Ozarks rental - Osage Beach; mil- pizza and small group discussion. The munity Center. A freewill offering will be Kansas City, Kan. For information or to of a leadership team. In order to be successful at this Machine quilting by Lyn - I also do T-shirt, pho- visit my Web site at: www.swalms.com. Tillar Swalm lion-dollar view; fully furnished; 2 BR, 2 BA; sleeps cost is $10. For information or to register, collected. There will also be a country register, call John at (913) 219-3465 in effort, the principal will need to be able to engage to, and memorial quilts. Official Hobbs distributor. (913) 375-9115. six. No smoking, no pets. For special rates or pictures, visit the Web site at: www.kckvocations. store and raffles. Kansas City, Michelle at (785) 478-3481 parents as well as the entire Leavenworth Regional Located in Overland Park. Call Lyn at (913) 492-8877. call Steve or Sheryl Roederer at (913) 244-2022. com, or call (913) 647-0303. in Topeka, Jerry at (785) 843-2079 in Catholic School system community. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA St. John the Baptist Parish, 708 N. Lawrence, or visit the Web site at: www. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic and hold Counseling - Topeka *Commercial & residential Wanted to buy St. James Academy and the School 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host the beginningexperience.org. (or be eligible for) an administrative license from the Marriage and family, child, teen, personal * Lawn renovation* Mowing of Faith will sponsor a conference and monthly Fatima rosary rally devotions Kansas Department of Education. The principal ap- Shunga Creek Mental Health * Clean-up and hauling Will buy firearms and related accessories - Mass for the sick and suffering from at 3 p.m. on March 13. All are welcome. plication form is available on the archdiocesan Web Call Ken Zweig, LSCSW at (785) 969-5308. * Dirt grading/installation One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on March 5 at 7 The vocation office will sponsor site at: http://archkckcs.org/employment.asp. For in- * Landscape design prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member St. James Academy, 24505 Prairie Star its annual Runnin’ Revs fun night at 7 formation, contact Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, archdiocesan Semi-retired arborist - Available for tree and * Free estimates of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee. Pkwy., Lenexa. There will be veneration p.m. on March 7 at Bishop Miege High 16 The Keeler Women’s Center, superintendent of schools, at (913) 721-1570 or send shrub trimming. Call Bob at (913) 231- 6460. Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! of the first-class relic of St. Padre Pio’s School, 5041 Reinhardt Rd., Roeland 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will an e-mail to her at: [email protected]. Applica- Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 blood. The cost of $25 includes lunch. For Park. Priests will challenge area youth offer a Lenten lectio retreat from 6 - 9 Misc. ***WANTED*** tion deadline is March 8. Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth I buy coins, older watches, information or to register, call (913) 254- in a competitive basketball game. Do- p.m. on March 16. A light supper will be and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or prob- STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Base- silverware, slot machines, 4200 or visit the Web sites at: www.sja- nations will be accepted; proceeds will served. For information or to register, The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Principal - Bishop Miege High School is seeking lem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, ment finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exte- old rifles and shotguns, keepingfaith.org or www.schooloffaith. benefit the seminary fund. One Camp call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers a principal to begin the 2011-12 academic year, some- professional. Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, rior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replace- stoneware crocks and jugs, com. Tekakwitha session will be auctioned. at: www.mountosb.org/kwc. personalized spiritual direction. one that will provide spiritual, administrative and (913) 378-5872. www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. ment and window glazing. Call for free estimates. Cell: old furniture from basement or attic. For information, call (913) 647-0303. Spend time in prayer and reflection educational leadership for the faculty and students to (913) 579-1835; phone: (913) 491-5837; e-mail: smokey Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269 Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, with other women. Individual monthly carry on its mission of academic excellence and ser- Bankruptcy - When debt becomes overwhelm- [email protected]. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park, will host 16 & 23 “How to Discipline appointments are available. All offer- vice. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic; possess ing, seek professional help. Experienced, compas- For Sale a Mardi Gras dinner dance on March 8 & 10 “Godspell Junior” Without Yelling, Threatening or Putting ings are free; donations are accepted. a master’s degree in administration; have principal li- sionate Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confiden- Thanks to all my customers for a great fall! 5. Music will be provided by the Harvest is being presented by the Holy Trinity Down,” a two-part parenting program For information or to register, call (913) censure for Kansas; plus ten years teaching/adminis- tial, no obligation consultation, call (913) 422-0610; We’re looking for indoor work. We can do bathroom, Rascal Scooter - Candy-red four-wheel handi- Moon Band. The cost of $20 includes din- School, Lenexa, 7th- and 8th-graders in presented by Nona Boyd of the Wyandot 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www. trative experience. For information, contact Mariann or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. kitchen, and basement remodeling. Includes floors, capped accessibility scooter for sale. Only used twice! ner and beverages. For information or to the parish center. Set in a camp environ- Center, will be offered from 9:30 - 11 a.m. mountosb.org/kwc. Jaksa at (913) 262-2701, ext. 232, or send an e-mail cabinets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, and Call Joe at (913) 299-6873 or send an e-mail to him at: RSVP, call Patty at (913) 384-4644. ment, “Godspell Junior” offers a unique on March 16 and 23 at the Keeler Wom- to her at: mjaksa@bishop miege.com. The principal Need a ride? Where to? I am available to take wood rot. You name it – we can do it; just ask. We’re [email protected]. reflection of the life of Jesus, with a mes- en’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas The Catholic Alumni Club Interna- application form is available on the archdiocesan you to your doctor’s appointment, hairdresser or reasonably priced and fully insured. Call Josh at (913) Our Lady and St. Rose Parish, Kan- sage of kindness, tolerance, and love. City, Kan. For information or to register, tional (CACI) will host a young adults Web site at: http://archkckcs.org/employment.asp. shopping. Maybe you aren’t driving anymore or just 709-7230. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, sas City, Kan., will host a Mardi Gras din- Performances are March 8 (7th grade) call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site weekend in St. Louis from June 2 - 5. For Submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, licensure prefer a chauffeur; I’ll get you there. I can also run porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and ner on March 5 in the Blessed Sacrament and March 10 (8th grade) at 1 p.m. and 7 at: www.mountosb.org/kwc. information, send an e-mail to Steve at: and principal application to: Principal Search, Bishop errands for you or do the grocery shopping. Just give Adept Home Improvements new equipment. Member of St. Michael the Arch- Family Center, 2215 Parallel Pkwy.. Dinner p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults; children 12 [email protected], or visit the Web site at: Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Shawnee Mis- me a call to discuss your needs. Johnson County only. Where quality still counts! angel Parish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) wlll be served from 3 - 9 p.m. There will and under are free. www.csacstlouis.org/youngadults.html. sion KS 66205. Call (913) 469-6211 or (816) 806-0564. Basement finishing, 327-5557. be games and activities for all ages from 17 A healing Mass, sponsored by Kitchens and baths, 3 - 7 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. Adults archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, El Centro, Inc., will offer classes in fi- Director of music - Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, Medical supplies and equipment - Home from Electrical and plumbing, American Girl-type solid wood doll furniture only party from 9 - 11 p.m. For advance 9 The Keeler Women’s Center, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 at nancial literacy, home improvement, and is seeking a full-time director of music to begin July the hospital and needing supplies and equipment? KC Licensed and insured. - Heirloom quality, handmade, built to last a lifetime. tickets, call Barbara at (913) 321-1958. 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., home buyer education. The classes are 15. Candidates should have a music degree, be profi- Home Medical Supply has what you need. Come see (913) 599-7998 In-home showroom. Custom orders welcome. Call offer a Lenten lectio group that will Leawood. Father Anthony Kiplagat will free and open to the public. All classes cient in organ and piano, and possess strong inter- our retail store, or call Ed at (913) 385-2020. John Hember at (913) 631-4060. Member of St. Jo- 6 The Knights of Columbus at meet from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Wednes- preside; fellowship follows. For more in- are held at 650 Minnesota Ave., Kansas personal skills. Experience in church music preferred. The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to seph Parish, Shawnee. St. Matthew Parish, 2700 S.E. Virgin- days, beginning March 9. For information, formation call (913) 649-2026. City, Kan. Participants are asked to pre- For information or to apply, contact Dr. Paula Nei- Caregiving your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and ia, Topeka, will host a breakfast from call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site register. For dates and times of classes, house at (913) 895-0682 or send an e-mail to her at: wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks For sale - Mausoleum burial crypt; Resurrection 7 a.m. - noon on March 6 in the parish at: www.mountosb.org/kwc. call (913) 677-0100. [email protected]. Looking for high quality home care? Whether to texture repairs and skim coating. We provide pro- Cemetery, Lenexa. For details, call (913) 909-3738. hall. A freewill offering will be collected. 17-18 The auxiliary of St. you’re looking to introduce care for your family or fessional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Accountant - Community Housing of Wyandotte simply looking to improve your current home care Lead-certified and insured! Serving the metro since Entertainment County (CHWC), a not-for-profit community develop- quality, we can help. Our unique approach to home 1997. 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Classified job descriptions and application materials, visit the Lawrence (785) 749-1696 care for main caregivers needing some personal ads will also be posted online at The Leaven’s Web In business since 1963 Web site at: www.ndsion.edu/about_sion/employ- Free estimates; reasonable rates. time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 Electrician - site: www.theleaven.com, at no additional charge. www.foundationrepairks.com ment_opportunities.cfml. and speak with Laurie, Sara or Gary. JoCo and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. 14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • March 4, 2011 THE LEAVEN • march 4, 2011 columnists 15 Mark my words Making sense out of bioethics

Catholic Press Association When, exactly, are you planning to live your faith? Working through death can leave us bitter or better ever discount the power of small audience would really matter all that Award Winner aregivers and health care profes- difficult decisions about dosages and this priest learned he had a terminal 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, actions! much to Karen. After all, I’d applauded, I scribbled these words in the right? And, I figured, I’ll be seeing her for sionals can, and often do, greatly interventions, and not always guaran- illness, with only a few months to live. 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, N assist those who are suffering teed to work. When pain and suffering Shortly afterwards, he turned to God margin of a story that one of my parish- years and years to come, and it’s late and C 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 ioners sent me. The “story” was actually I should be getting home, etc. and dying. Even with careful pain cannot be alleviated, patients ought to and said, “Lord Jesus, I will do my best a reprint of a letter sent to the corporate Happily, I dismissed those thoughts, management and comfort measures, be helped to appreciate the Christian to offer up the sufferings that lie ahead offices of the Union Pacific Railroad in swallowed my nervousness and walked however, the dying process can still be understanding of redemptive suffering. of me, whatever they may be, but I 2008. right up to Karen. I introduced myself agonizing and difficult. The nurse described how she and her would ask that you send us 18 new can- Apparently back on Aug. 29 of that and told her how much I enjoyed all Each death has a unique and particu- mother had experienced this Christian didates for next year’s incoming class.” lar trajectory, but even the most difficult understanding themselves: “My mom The good priest faced an excruciating year, a collision occurred in Medford, . . . I do know that if it had been my family of the performances I’d seen her in. I and unpleasant deaths often have pow- tory arrest.” and I prayed hard and much over this death, but a few months later when the Okla., between a UP train and a propane member lost so tragically and suddenly, thanked her for sharing her talents. She erful graces and remarkable opportuni- No stranger to death and dying, past year. She was expected to die a year candidates started showing up at the tanker, after the tanker had failed to yield it would be comforting to know that one broke into a smile and then thanked me ties for growth mysteriously interwoven this nurse had assisted countless other ago. As we began to understand that seminary, there were exactly 18 new at a crossing. Killed in this tragic accident of the last gestures of my loved one had for being there and taking the time to into them. patients with pain, air and hunger she was actually improving and that she students in the class. were the locomotive’s engineer and its such a lasting positive effect on a com- come up and compliment her. She could Some time ago, I corresponded management. During her mom’s final (and I) had been given this gift of time, His story speaks of how suffering has conductor. plete stranger. You are all in my prayers.” not have been more gracious. I left the with a registered nurse about her hours, she had significantly increased we became increasingly devoted to the meaning whenever we unite it to the The letter came from a man who hap- Yes, there is power in small actions. theater that night with a warm, content- mother’s final battle with lung cancer. morphine doses per hospice protocols, Divine Mercy of Jesus. I am of the opin- redemptive sufferings of Christ. Our suf- pened to be in Medford on business that I’ve been thinking a lot about that ed feeling. She described the unexpected shifts in but with little or no apparent relief. Her ion that God gave Mom an opportunity ferings and struggles are an important, particular day. This person had once lived letter above over the past few days. Those I never got another chance to chat her mother’s condition that had taken mother’s death ended up being very to be on the cross with him.” albeit temporary, part of our journey. in the town and owned property adjacent familiar with the Kansas City music and with her. I’m so glad today that I took of the place over a period of eight days: “Pass- hard. Reflecting on it afterwards, she Real suffering engages a lot of They are a harbinger of a greater des- Quote to the railroad tracks. He wrote: “I cannot theater scene know that we just lost a real advantage of that unexpected New Year’s ing through a day of Cheyne-Stokes realized that if she had not been both a complex emotions. We may worry that tiny and a promise of our transforma- count the number of times when, while treasure. Karen Errington — with her Eve opportunity. respirations (a pattern of deep breath- health care professional and a person our crosses will be more than we can tion. Pope John Paul II once described waiting to cross the tracks or while work- powerful voice, expressive face and infec- How many times in our lives do we Week ing, followed by stoppage of breathing, who trusted deeply in God, she would bear. We may not see how our sufferings it this way: “The cross of Christ throws ing in the adjacent field, a friendly wave tious humor — had been a mainstay on pass up those small chances to make followed by repetition of the cycle), have been, to use her own words, “out could really have any value or meaning. salvific light, in a most penetrating way, from the locomotive would greet me local stages for the past 20 years. If you life brighter for someone? Why do we days of such shallow breathing that of my mind with horror.” In the end, suffering can make us bitter on man’s life. . . . The cross reaches man “The problem is not that along with the resoundingly loud horn. saw her once, you remembered her. hesitate to compliment, to thank, or to death seemed literally one breath away, Why certain deaths are so much or it can make us better, depending upon together with the resurrection.” The train would lumber on past to desti- Karen died of breast cancer on March encourage one another? days of calm coma, two days where the harder than others is no easier to how we respond to it and use it to enter Our experience of suffering and we do not have anything nations unknown, leaving only a pleasant 1 at the age of 49. I’d just been to a ben- I think that St. Thérèse of Lisieux got it smell of imminent death was detect- explain than why certain lives are so into deeper union with the Lord who death, even a very hard death, offers us little reminder of the childhood fascina- efit for her on Feb. 25 at the American right: Holiness comes, not so much in big to confess. The problem able, signs of diminished extremity much harder than others. It gives us suffered and died a hard death for us. mysterious and dramatic graces, with tion that all boys have about trains.” Heartland Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. heroic actions, but in the little things that perfusions coming and then going, pause, though, to ask whether suffering I’m reminded of a story I once heard the reassurance that God himself is ever On that Aug. 29, the letter writer had That night, an elite group of her ex- we do for others out of love. A compli- is that we are unaware coming and then going, day after day, doesn’t have some hidden but important about a priest in Poland who taught at near to those who carry their cross. gone outside to get something from his tremely talented friends gave a sold-out ment, a wave, a hug or a smile may not no urine output, then urine output, meaning, however it enters our lives. the seminary. Each year, there had been of our sin. This is truly car. As he was heading back into the crowd a once-in-a-lifetime performance. seem like much at the time, but their then no urine, then urine again, emerge As we seek to use the tools of medicine fewer candidates entering the seminary Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk is a priest of office, preoccupied with other things, Organizers hoped to raise $10,000. It effects can be powerful — on both the from this state and embark upon three to alleviate the suffering of those who — rarely more than eight or nine — and the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves a dangerous state. It is a horn tooted loudly. Jerked from his didn’t happen: They raised double that . . receiver and the giver. And, even though hours of increasingly severe respiratory are dying, we realize how delicate a it was becoming a serious concern for as the director of education at The National reverie, the man said that he “paused . and then some. many times we do get another chance Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. comparable physically to distress culminating in a violent respira- balancing act it can be, fraught with the seminary and the diocese. One day, and turned to see the familiar sight of a So, what’s the connection between to act on some missed opportunity to do suffering from an illness friendly, comforting wave from the right the Union Pacific letter and this benefit good, why wait and gamble? side of the locomotive. Instinctively, I for Karen Errington? Well, back on New This coming Lent, don’t be shy. Live that is undiagnosed.” waved back, my spirits again boosted by Year’s Eve in 2009, Karen performed in boldly. Encourage and help others in any someone I did not know, and continued a musical revue with three other sing- way you can, as often as you can. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann on my way.” ers. After the show, she was standing on And, since the last show I saw Karen See story on page 2 Moments later was that terrible ac- stage. I wanted to go up and talk to her in was “1776,” maybe we can all ponder cident. The man then explains why he but, quite frankly, I was a bit chicken. these words of Thomas Jefferson: “He wrote the letter: “I do not know with Being such a star, I didn’t think that a does most in God’s great world who does which man I exchanged waves that day. compliment from some “nobody” in the his best in his own little world.”

second thoughts on the second reading Christ’s sacrifice — not law of Moses — redeemed us oes the law have anything to do has provided a remedy in Jesus Christ, The ninth week of ordinary time with the pursuit of justice? Or, a remedy that goes beyond the require- is the law simply the set of rules ments of the law, a remedy which is March 6 D by which society operates, comparable pure gift: “They are justified freely by ninth sunday in ordinary time to the rules of a board game like Mo- his grace, through the redemption in Dt 11: 18, 26-28, 32; Ps 31: 2-4, 17, 25; nopoly? Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as an Rom 3: 21-25, 28; Mt 7: 21-27 Life is not fair. Why would anyone expiation, through faith, by his blood.” expect that the rules governing the Since we arrive at that gift of KEATING March 7 game of life should be fair either? Is redemption through faith, the works Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs the law morally neutral, so that a per- not bring justice about. That is why St. of the law, that is to say, the particu- Mud Jacking Tb 1: 3; 2: 1a-8; Ps 112: 1-6; Mk 12: 1-12 son can manipulate it to his or her own Paul writes: “Now the righteousness of lar rules of the law of Moses, are not advantage? Or, can God has been manifested apart from required: “A person is justified by Serving NE Kansas Since 1976 March 8 NINth sunday in a virtuous person the law.” faith apart from the works of the law.” John of God, religious ordinary time use the law as a The Scriptures appear as witnesses “Justified” means “found not guilty.” FOUNDATION REPAIR Tb 2: 9-14; Ps 112: 1-2, 7-9; Mk 12: 13-17 Rom 3: 21-25, 28 vehicle to promote in this case, to support this claim. That We know that sometimes our legal sys- Cracked • Bowed • Settled Wall Repair justice? is why St. Paul adds, “though testi- tem will find a person not guilty, even v These are im- fied to by the law and the prophets.” though the person actually committed Wall Bracing March 9 v ASH WEDNESDAY portant questions, receiving different The phrase “the law and the proph- the crime, for a variety of reasons: lack Waterproofing FREE ESTIMATES Jl 2: 12-18; Ps 51: 3-6a, 12-14, 17; responses, depending upon one’s phi- ets” means the Old Testament. (See of evidence, a bungled prosecution, a v Steel Underpinning 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 losophy. And they bear upon Sunday’s Mt 5:17 for another example of this skillful defense attorney. second reading. St. Paul draws upon phrase).“Law” in this phrase refers to In our case, we are found “not MUD JACKING March 10 the language of the law court to discuss the Torah, the first five books of the guilty,” even though we have sinned, Raise & Level Thursday God’s relationship to the human race. Bible, not to a set of rules as in the ear- because of God’s mercy. And because v Patios Dt 30: 15-20; Ps 1: 1-4, 6; Lk 9: 22-25 That is why words such as “righteous- lier sentence. St. Paul maintains that of God’s love, the verdict of “not guilty” v Drives ness,” “testified,” “justified” appear in the Bible, specifically the Old Testa- means much more than simply escap- v the text. The word which our reading ment, supplies evidence which proves ing jail. It is a ringing endorsement Garage Floors March 11 translates as “righteousness” can also be how God would act to bring justice to of how deeply God values us. It leads v Slab Houses Friday translated as “justice.” It is a variation of the situation. into how God claims us as his sons and Is 58: 1-9a; Ps 51: 3-6a, 18-19; Mt 9: 14-15 the word translated as “justified.” As a just judge, God is impartial daughters in Christ. Locally Owned Piers Driven to Load-Bearing St. Paul envisions God as the judge and knows no favorites: “For there is & Operated Strata or Bedrock March 12 in the law court. In this particular case, no distinction; all have sinned and are Father Mike Stubbs is the senior parochial Saturday God, since he is just (or righteous), has deprived of the glory of God.” God rec- vicar of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa and has a Kansas City Lawrence Topeka Is 58: 9b-14; Ps 86: 1-6; Lk 5: 27-32 acted outside the limits of the law. God ognizes the frailties of the human race. degree in Scripture from Harvard University. (913) 262-9352 (785) 865-0006 (785) 246-0128 has decided that the law by itself will To overcome these deficiencies, God 16 local news THE LEAVEN • march 4, 2011

Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, will host a family Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea, will have fish Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish in Topeka will The Knights of Columbus Council No. 13012 of St. fish fry in Rossiter Hall (basement of Mater Dei- fries every Friday during Lent (except Good Fri- have fish and shrimp fries every Friday during Matthew Parish in Topeka will hold fish fries on Assumption Church, 8th and Jackson) all the Fri- day) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is: $8 for adults; $4 Lent (except Good Friday) from 4 - 6:30 p.m. in March 11 and April 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adult days during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 for children; $13 for a shrimp dinner. Desserts will Sacred Heart Church Hall, 312 N.E. Freeman Ave. and children dinners are available. p.m. The cost is: $7 for adults; $4 for children ages be provided by the Altar Society. Cost is $8 for adults; $3.50 for children 12 and 6-12; children 5 and under are free. Carryout din- under. Carryouts are available by calling (785) Prince of Peace, Olathe, Knights of Columbus, ners are available. Stations of the Cross will follow The Leavenworth Knights of Columbus, Council 234-6727. Council No. 7909, will have fish and boiled shrimp at 7 p.m. in Mater Dei Assumption Church. No. 900, will host dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. all the dinners all the Fridays during Lent (except Good Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) at the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 657, Immacu- Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Stations of The Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan., council hall, 205 S. Fourth St. There is a choice late Conception Parish, St. Marys, will host the Cross in the church. will host fish dinners March 11, 18 and 25 from 5 of fish filets or spaghetti marinara. Cost is: $8 fish fries March 11 and April 15 at the Cen- to 7 p.m. in the parish center, 431 N. 15th, Kansas per person; $15 per couple; or $20 per fam- tennial Building from 5 -7 p.m. Cost is $8 There will be boiled shrimp dinners from 5 - 8 City, Kan. Baked and fried fish will be served. Cost ily (parents and kids). Carryouts are avail- for adults; $4 for children. Proceeds p.m. all the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday) is $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12. The Ca- able. For more information, contact support the parish’s youth activi- at the Shawnee Knights Hall, 11221 Johnson Dr., thedral Knights are sponsoring the dinners. (913) 250-5258. ties. Shawnee.

Holy Angels Parish, Basehor, will have a Lenten The Church of the Nativity Knights of Columbus shrimp dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on April 15 at will have fish fries all the Fridays during Lent (ex- the parish hall, 15438 Leavenworth Rd. Advance cept Good Friday) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parish tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for children 10 and hall, 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. Cost is: $9 for younger. At-the-door cost is $20 for adults and adults/ $13 for shrimp; $5 for children 5-12 years $5 for children 10 and under. Tickets can be pur- old; children under 4 are free. Family prices are chased from the Knights or by contacting Tom $35 for fish dinners; $50 for shrimp dinners. Steinmetz at (913) 422-7660. The Lenten shrimp boats are coming to St. Ann The Holy Name Knights of Columbus will be Church school cafeteria, 7241 Mission Rd., Prairie serving Lenten dinners at Holy Name School, Village. Experienced cooks using special spices are 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., from cooking all-you-can-eat adult plates of shrimp, pasta, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mexican Lenten dinners will be salad and soda for $15 with a cash bar. A shrimp plate served on March 11 and April 15; fish dinners will and soda for kids 10 and under is $5, or buy dollar-a- be served on March 18, 25, April 1 and 8. slice pizza at the door.

Friday fish fries will be hosted by the Knights of On March 11, 18, 25 and April 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., Columbus, Council No. 11126, of Good Shepherd, St. Pius X Parish, Mission, will host simple sup- Shawnee, on March 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8 at pers of soup, bread and a small salad or canned Good Shepherd Church, 12800 W. 75th St. Cat- fruit. Supper will be served in the Ken Kelly Hall. fish dinners will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is a freewill offering.

St. Patrick Parish, 94th and State, Kansas City, Christ the King, Topeka, Boy Scout Troop 11 will Kan., will host fish dinners all the Fridays during host dinners in Yadrich Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. all Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. Catfish, The Marysville There will be Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday). Main dishes cod, and shrimp will be served. Knights of Columbus will a Lenten fish fry include Parmesan-crusted tilapia and cheese piz- be sponsoring fish fries in from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. za. A freewill offering will be accepted. St. Paul Parish, 900 S. Honeysuckle, Olathe, St. Gregory Parish hall all the on March 25 at Holy Cross will have fish fries all the Fridays during Lent (ex- Fridays during Lent (except Good School in Pflumm Hall, 8101 Atchison Catholic Elementary School, 201 N. cept Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. W. 95th, Overland Park. Division St., will have a Lenten fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 1.

There will be a Lenten baked potato bar on April Holy Spirit Parish Knights of Columbus, The Holy Trinity, Lenexa, Knights of Colum- The Gardner Knights of Columbus, Council No. 8 in the Holy Cross Parish hall, 8311 W. 93rd St., Council No. 11661, is sponsoring all-you-can-eat bus will host their annual all-you-can-eat shrimp 10407, will have all-you-can-eat fish fries every Overland Park, following the Stations of the seafood dinners all the Fridays of Lent (except dinner on April 15 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the par- Friday during Lent (except Good Friday). Doors Cross. The dinner will be provided by the high Good Friday) from 5 - 7 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s ish center. Advance tickets are: $15 for adults; $5 open at 5 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish cen- school youth ministries. Donations will be ac- Hall, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park. Cost is: for children; $8 for adult (cheese pizza only). For ter, 144 E. Warren St., Gardner. cepted and will benefit Mission Trip 2011. $13 for adults - shrimp and fish; $8 for adults - more information, call Tom Klein at (913) 768-7766. fish; $4 for children ages 4 to 10; $1 for children The Baldwin-Edgerton Knights will have Lenten The Greeley Knights of Columbus will host Lenten under 4. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 819 N. 5th St., La fish fries from 5 - 7 p.m. on the following dates: fish fries, beginning at 6 p.m., on March 18, April 1 Cygne, will have a Lenten fish fry from 5:30 to 7 March 11 and April 8 at Assumption Church in and April 15 in the parish hall. St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Ave., p.m. on April 1. Stations of the Cross will follow Edgerton, and March 25, April 1 and April 15 at Leawood, will be hosting its annual fish fry, dinner. Annunciation Church in Baldwin. The Knights of Columbus will have their annu- sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, all the Fri- al fish fry on April 15 at 5 p.m. at St. Francis days during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to St. Philip Neri Parish, 514 Parker Ave, Osawato- St. Pius X Parish, Mission, will host a fish fry Xavier Church, Mayetta. Cost is a freewill 6:45 p.m. Specialty menu items include smoked mie, will have a Lenten fish fry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. beginning at 5 p.m. on April 15 in the Ken Kelly donation. salmon and shrimp pasta. on April 8. Stations of the Cross will follow dinner. Hall.

The Garnett Knights of Columbus will host Lenten St. Francis Xavier, Mayetta, will host Lenten Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus, Council No. Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7023 W. 71st St., fish fries beginning at 5:30 p.m. on March 11, 25 dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18, April 1 and 11917, will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry April 1 Overland Park, will host fish dinners from 5 to and April 8 in the Knights Hall in Garnett. 15. Cost is a freewill offering. from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church hall, 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent (except Good Fri- 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kan. Cost is: $8 for day). Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for anyone 11 and St. Dominic Parish, Holton, will host fish din- Sacred Heart Parish (St. Rose Philippine Duchesne adults; $7 for seniors; and $6 for children under 12. under. Carryouts will be available. ners from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 11, 25 and April 8. Shrine), 729 W. Main St., Mound City, will have a Cost is a freewill offering. Lenten fish fry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 15. Stations The Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Par- Sacred Heart Church, 5501 Monticello Rd., of the Cross will follow dinner. ish, Tonganoxie, 1100 West St., will have fish Shawnee, will have fish fries from 5 - 7:30 p.m. all St. Joseph Parish, Nortonville, will host fish dinners from 4-7 p.m. on March 11, 18 and April the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday). Cost is: dinners every Friday during Lent (except Good The Didde Catholic Campus Center, 1415 Mer- 1, 8. Cost is: $8 for adults; $7.50 for senior citizens $8 for adults; $7 for seniors (65+); $4 for children Friday) from 5 - 7 p.m. The meal includes baked chant Street, Emporia, will have its annual fish (60+); $3 for children ages 5-12. There will also be ages 4-12; children 3 and under are free. Pizza will and fried fish and fried shrimp. Cost is: $8 for ages fry on March 11 from 5-7 p.m. Funds from this spiced shrimp and fish dinners on March 25 and be available at $1 per slice. 11 and older; $4 for children 4-10; children 3 and event help to support various activities and schol- April 15. Cost is: $13 for adults; $12.50 for senior under are free. arships for Emporia State University students. citizens (60+); and $6 for children ages 5-12.