Ray of Hope, Nativity scenes Page 3 Beauty From Ashes “Love from Above” Page 5 A devastating fire at Ray of Hope Thanksgiving table Page 6 Pregnancy Ministries’ Shelbina Life in the Spirit Page 7 Center has awakened a renewed commitment from supporters RIP, Fr. Phil Luebbert Page 8 throughout the community. Veterans Day Page 10 Page 4

December 13, 2019 • Vol. 63 No. 12

Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City Teens’ faith catches fire at Catholic Youth conference

By Jay Nies Random hugs and torn trousers. Praise & Worship bands and a Latin schola. Adorers, confessors, penitents, dis- cerners, seekers and a few who were initially just along for the ride. These all helped make the 2019 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis an unforget- table experience for the approximately 22,000 teens, adult chaperones and clergy who attended. “We’re talking about God and grow- ing in faith and creating a stronger bond between us and Him,” said Paul Wilson, 17, of Holy Spirit parish in Centralia. “It’s like having a whole family of 22,000 people you’ve never met before, who are willing to listen to your story and share their faith with you and encourage you and love you,” said Hannah Eng- land, 17, of Sacred Heart parish in Eldon. They were two of the 480 people from 25 parishes in the Jefferson City diocese who rode 10 buses to Indy for the Nov. 21-23 event. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight took part in the second and third days’ activ- Young people from Our Lady of the Lake parish in Lake Ozark display some unusual headware at the National ities, offered Mass for the people of this Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. NCYC, held every other year, consists of three days of inspiration, diocese and joined them for dinner. prayer, fellowship and fun. — Photo by Kris Hartman “I return to my post, filled with awe, gratitude and a renewed sense of hope,” St. Raymond’s Society continues thriving, he said. “I can see that God is hard at work forming a new generation of en- thused and faithful Catholics to help evolving after its first 10 years carry His message of salvation to the By Jay Nies These two men, along with the St. Raymond’s Society ends of the earth.” People witnessing the birth of the St. Raymond’s Society (SRS) board of directors, staff and a growing network of NCYC, held every other year, con- 10 years ago would have been astonished to see what it has volunteers, have leveraged prayer, inspiration and limited re- sists of three days of inspiration, prayer, become today. sources into a refined apparatus for saving lives and restoring fellowship and fun. It has evolved from an ad hoc coalition assisting pregnant futures. This year’s theme was “Blessed, Bro- women in crisis into three thriving communities led by profes- Named for the patron saint of pregnant mothers and pre- ken and Given” — from the story of sionals who help these mothers reach their highest potential. born babies, this faith-based nonprofit organization focuses “Our goal isn’t for them to just be able to ‘make it.’ We on giving at-risk pregnant mothers what they need — things See NCYC, page 14 want them to be happy and fulfilled,” said Mike Hentges, such as life-skills training, help with a job search or even a cofounder of the Columbia-, Jefferson City- and Rolla-based place for them and their children to live. organization. The organization helps mothers and an increasing number Find us online at “We give them an opportunity to find and pursue their of fathers learn to take care of themselves so they can take WWW.CATHMO.COM life’s purpose, to dream of something greater, rather than get- care of their babies and young children. ting stuck in the ‘day to day,’ where bad decisions get made,” and said Steve Smith, another cofounder. See ST. RAYMOND’S SOCIETY, page 17 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019

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Mary’s Home (2017) The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 3 Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchanted by a Nativity scene By Cindy Wooden “It is my hope that Him by showing mercy Catholic News Service this custom will never to those of our brothers Vatican City be lost and that, wher- and sisters in greatest A Nativity scene is a simple ever it has fallen into need.” reminder of something aston- disuse, it can be redis- “Jesus, ‘gentle and ishing: God became human covered and revived,” humble in heart,’ was to reveal the greatness of His the pope said. born in poverty and led love “by smiling and opening At the heart of even a simple life in order to His arms to all,” Pope Francis the simplest Nativity teach us to recognize said in a letter on the meaning scene, he said, there is what is essential and to and importance of setting up a reminder of “God’s act accordingly,” he said. Christmas cribs. tender love: the Creator Mary is a model of “Wherever it is, and whatev- of the universe lowered discipleship, faithfully er form it takes, the Christmas Himself to take up our accepting God’s will creche speaks to us of the love littleness.” for her life and sharing of God, the God Who became Then, he said, there Him with others, invit- a Child in order to make us is the fact that this Baby ing them to obey Him. know how close He is to every is “the source and suste- Joseph, too, accepts the man, woman and child, regard- nance of all life. In Je- role God assigned him, less of their condition,” the sus, the Father has given protecting the Baby Je- Pope wrote in his apostolic let- us a brother who comes sus, teaching Him and ter, “Admirabile Signum” (“En- to seek us out whenever raising Him. chanting Image”). we are confused or lost, Pope Francis visits the exhibit, “100 Nativity Scenes at the Vatican,” And, of course, the Pope Francis signed the short a loyal friend ever at our Pope wrote, “when, at near the Vatican in Rome Dec. 9, 2019. — CNS photo/Paul Haring letter Dec. 1, the first Sunday side. He gave us His Son Christmas, we place the of Advent, during an afternoon Who forgives us and frees us “The Nativity scene shows God The simple shepherds, who statue of the Infant Jesus in the visit to Greccio, Italy, where St. from our sins.” as He came into our world, but were the first to go to the stable manger, the Nativity scene sud- Francis of Assisi set up the first The magic of the season goes it also makes us reflect on how to see the newborn Jesus, are denly comes alive. God appears Nativity scene in 1223. deep when someone — child or our life is part of God’s own reminders that “the humble as a Child, for us to take into When St. Francis had a cave adult — gazes upon a Nativity life. It invites us to become His and the poor” are the first to our arms.” prepared with a hay-filled man- scene, he said. And whether or disciples if we want to attain ul- welcome the Good News, the The whole scene, he said, ger, an ox and a donkey — no not they can put what they ex- timate meaning in life.” Pope said. “In a particular way, reminds adult Catholics of statues or actors or baby, even perience into words, they come Knowing that some families from the time of its Franciscan their childhood and of learn- — he “carried out a great work away knowing that “God’s ways keep to the essential characters origins, the Nativity scene has ing the faith from their parents of evangelization,” Pope Fran- are astonishing, for it seems im- and setting while others add all invited us to ‘feel’ and ‘touch’ and grandparents. Each year, it cis said, and Catholics can and possible that He should forsake sorts of characters and build- the poverty that God’s Son should be a reminder that the must continue that work today. His glory to become a Man like ings and streams and towns, took upon Himself in the in- faith needs to be passed on to “With this letter,” he wrote, us.” Pope Francis said even “fanci- carnation.” one’s children and grandchil- “I wish to encourage the beau- “To our astonishment, we ful additions show that in the That, in turn, calls Jesus’ dren. tiful family tradition of prepar- see God acting exactly as we do: new world inaugurated by Je- disciples “to follow Him along Standing together before a ing the Nativity scene in the He sleeps, takes milk from His sus there is room for whatever the path of humility, poverty Nativity scene, in wonder and days before Christmas, but mother, cries and plays like ev- is truly human and for all God’s and self-denial that leads from awe, he said, is a simple way to also the custom of setting it up ery other child! As always, God creatures.” the manger of Bethlehem to start. in the workplace, in schools, baffles us. He is unpredictable, But he focused in the letter the cross,” the Pope wrote. “It hospitals, prisons and town constantly doing what we least on some key elements, start- asks us to meet Him and serve squares.” expect,” Pope Francis wrote. ing with the starry night, the simplicity of the stable and the poverty of the shepherds. The Butcher Shop L.L.C. Giving the Nativity scene a nighttime backdrop, he said, Inspected, Custom Butchering and Processing Bishop McKnight’s respects the Gospel account of Smoking & Curing Jesus’ birth but also serves to We Sell Fresh & Frozen Meats, Calendar remind people of times when Whole, Half, or Quarter Beef, they’ve experienced darkness. Whole or Half Pork DECEMBER The creche, he said, says, “Even Located between Freeburg and Vienna on Highway 63 then, God does not abandon Dec. 12-16 Retreat Master for Diaconate Retreat, us, but is there to answer our Jim & Debbie Dudenhoeffer Owners (573) 744-5888 Diocese of Honolulu crucial questions about the Dec. 20 Bishop’s Advent Luncheon with Diocesan meaning of life. Who am I? Staff, Noon, Catholic Center, Jefferson Where do I come from? Why City; St. Andrew Dinner with Prospective was I born at this time in his- Seminarians, 5 pm, Bishop’s Residence, tory? Why do I love? Why do I Jefferson City suffer? Why will I die?” Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass, Cathedral of St. Joseph, “It was to answer these ques- Jefferson City, 9:30 pm tions that God became Man,” Inspirational Gifts for All Occasions! the Pope wrote. “ His close- Dec. 27-Jan. 12 Mission Trip to Diocese of Jashpur, India Especially First Communion, Baptism, & Weddings ness brings light where there is JANUARY darkness and shows the way to www.catholicsupply.com Jan. 12-18 Ad Limina, Rome those dwelling in the shadow of or Call Today for a Free Catalog 1-800-325-9026 suffering.” 4 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 Outpouring of support puts Ray of Hope’s Shelbina center back in operation after devastating fire By Jay Nies The new location is to be The ruins of the Ray of open every second Monday of Hope Pregnancy Care Minis- the month from 10 a.m. to 4 tries (PCM) Shelbina Center p.m., or by calling (660) 395- were still smoldering when 8099 to make an appointment. one of the firefighters asked for Mrs. Fuller noted that the more information about the older building works well for organization’s lifesaving work. now, but a permanent loca- “Up until then, he didn’t tion will eventually need to be know we existed, but he knew found. someone who he believed could “We’re not sure yet where benefit from our services,” said God will lead us,” she stated, Tessy Fuller, executive director “but we’re confident He will re- of the Ray of Hope centers in veal that and open those doors Macon and Shelbina. sometime in the new year.” An early-morning electri- An online fundraising cam- cal fire destroyed the center on paign, known as “Beauty from Nov. 16. Ashes,” is under way to help pay No one was in the building for a new, permanent location at the time. and for items lost in the fire. LEFT: The building that was home to Ray Thanks to an outpouring Ray of Hope had just in- of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries’ Shel- of grace and community sup- stalled new office equipment bina Center was a complete loss, follow- port, the center is back up and and remodeled the restroom in ing a Nov. 16 fire. It was also the place where St. Mary parish stored items to be running, offering its full slate the Shelbina building. shipped to Father Dandi Bermejo’s missions in the Philippines. RIGHT: Newly adorned of services in temporary quar- “Our insurance covered our baby items are on display in the “Baby Boutique” for Ray of Hope clients, in the Shelbina ters owned by the First Baptist electronics and some of our of- center’s new, temporary location at First Baptist Church in Shelbina. Church of Shelbina. fice equipment in there,” said — Photos from the Friends of Ray of Hope Pregnancy Care Ministries Facebook page “The community has been Mrs. Fuller, “but didn’t cover amazing and really pulled to- the majority of the inventory with donations of diapers, Heartbroken at losing out St. Mary in Shelbina. gether,” said Mrs. Fuller. “I can that we had.” wipes, clothes for the baby, on the big family she always Dr. Landwehr gave her in- hardly believe that in just a few blankets and more. dreamed of, she prayed for God formation about spiritual adop- days after the fire, Ray of Hope “Back on the map” Many moms save their to help her honor Him while tion of pre-born babies. With PCM will be able to contin- Ray of Hope PCM is a non- money for larger items and working through her grief. that, the people began praying ue to serve clients in Shelby denominational, nonprofitmay even bring the father of “I asked Him to use me for individual babies who were County. It speaks volumes of corporation that offers free the baby with them to learn however He could,” she said. in danger of abortion. what a small town is all about.” pregnancy tests, education and and earn even more. “I just wanted to serve.” Mrs. Durbin organized a mentorship for those facing an Beyond that, Ray of Hope Father Mike Murphy, her baby shower for the unborn “Right in the middle” unplanned or unexpected preg- receives funding through Mis- pastor at the time, asked her babies at sixth months. The Amanda Durbin, a member nancy and for first-time parents. souri’s Alternatives to Abortion to represent her parish on the response was overwhelmingly of St. Mary parish in Shelbina, The organization helps(ATA) program, which helps Kirksville Deanery’s pro-life generous. is president of the Ray of Hope about 25 families annually. provide for the immediate ma- committee. “People brought tons of board of directors. “We’ve had nine babies this terial needs of pregnant wom- Leading the meetings was baby supplies to help new “It was obvious from the be- year that have been born,” said en who are in crisis. Stephana Landwehr, who was mothers,” she recalled. “We ginning that God was right in Mrs. Fuller. “We also have “We get an allotment from the diocesan pro-life coordi- didn’t know what we were go- the middle of all of this,” she some who are waiting to be the state,” Mrs. Fuller ex- nator. ing to do with it all.” said. born, and of course we walk plained. “Through the ATA She told the committee about Recognizing good momen- First Baptist recently moved with families who have babies program, we’re able to assist a woman who prayed on the tum, Fr. Murphy asked Mrs. into a new building. The day up to the age of 2.” with things such as rent or car sidewalk outside the Planned Durbin to meet with likemind- of the fire, the congregation of- Through Ray of Hope’s payments to help our clients Parenthood abortion clinic in ed women from several congre- fered Ray of Hope the use of “Earn While You Learn” pro- get back on their feet. Columbia whenever abortions gations in Macon about starting some of its vacated space, free gram, clients are able to com- “A lot of time, they come to were being performed there. a permanent ministry to help of charge. plete lessons, earn points, and us and don’t even have a place Mrs. Durbin and her 2-year- pregnant women in need. Volunteers helped move then “shop” in the Baby Bou- to live,” she noted. old son began traveling to Co- “We got together and came furniture and supplies and get tique for items they need. Clients travel from as far as lumbia to join Kathy Forck in up with a plan to offer love, things ready to welcome clients. The Boutique is stocked Hannibal, Monroe City and prayer. support and education for Perry for services. She quickly realized that women experiencing a difficult “That’s why it’s so impor- many of the women seeking pregnancy and for first-time tant for us to get back on the abortions in Columbia based mothers and fathers who felt map and let people know that their decision on a lack of sup- they didn’t have the tools and we’re still here, still going, still port and tangible resources. resources to be the best parents offering services,” she said. “And it hit me hard that we they could be,” she said. The mark of excellence had neither of those in the area Through that action, “many, for five generations. From sadness to joy where I live,” said Mrs. Durbin. many babies have been saved,” Mrs. Durbin completed Mrs. Durbin gave a presen- stated Kathy Forck, coordina- 302 South Fifth three difficult pregnancies -be tation on the subject at Im- tor of the Columbia 40 Days Hannibal, Missouri fore her doctor told her and maculate Conception parish for Life Campaign. 573.221.8188 • www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com her husband, Dale, that they in Macon, St. Patrick parish in © 2018 The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc could have no more children. Clarence and her home parish, See RAY OF HOPE, page 23 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 5

Hundreds of volunteers and international partners gather at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to assemble boxes for Operation Christmas Drop. The boxes, filled with food, supplies and Christmas toys, will be carred by U.S. Air Force cargo planes and dropped with parachutes from low altitudes over isolated parts of 57 islands in the South Pacific. — Photo by Father Nicholas Reid Fr. Reid takes part in Operation Christmas Drop in Guam Priest of this diocese the Northern Mari- pate. Low-altitude airdrops are gives invocation for kickoff “Shared humanity” anas, Federated States a low-cost way to deliver es- of Defense Department’s Fr. Reid was sum- of Micronesia, and sential items to isolated places. longest-running humanitarian moned to invoke Republic of Palau. This makes them a crucial part airlift operation God’s blessing for “These islands are of the United States military’s this year’s Operation some of the most re- emergency response to natural By Jay Nies Christmas Drop dur- mote locations on the disasters throughout the world. A U.S. Air Force chaplain ing the Dec. 9 kickoff globe spanning a dis- from Camdenton serving in ceremony at Ander- tance nearly as broad “An amazing reflection” Alaska is spending this week in sen Air Force Base in as the continental Fr. Reid said he’s grateful to be the Tropics, assisting with a mas- Guam. United States,” the able to assist “even just a little” in sive humanitarian operation. “What might Anderson Air Force Operation Christmas drop. Father Nicholas Reid trav- seem to some as just a Base website states. “One of the things I really eled to Guam to take part in bundle of supplies at- Volunteers from enjoy about the Air Force is the U.S. Air Force’s 68th annu- tached to a parachute a private, nonprofit the opportunity to impact lives al Operation Christmas Drop, is to others the best organization raise across the globe,” he said. a mission to deliver donated human nature has to money and gather the He noted that young Air food, supplies, educational ma- offer,” he stated. materials for the drop Force members from through- terials and Christmas toys to The priest called to Capt. Nicholas Reid, 673rd Air Base Wing from private donors, out the United States take part people in some of the world’s mind a phrase from a chaplain, delivers the invocation during the charitable organiza- in the operation, supporting Operation Christmas Drop opening ceremony most isolated places. prayer attributed to at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, tions and the Univer- over 56 micro islands in the “Communicating with three St. Francis of Assisi, 2019. sity of Guam. South Pacific with clothing, other nations that don’t speak “It is in giving that we —U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Brooks A week before the canned goods and supplies. the same language to drop receive.” mission unfolds, vol- “It is an amazing reflection on 300-pound crates on 50-meter “Indeed,” said Fr. Reid, “how He prayed: “In Your mercy, unteer Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and credit to the kind of young targets across an island chain often it is the case that we are en- Lord, may our crews be safe in Marines, civilians, contractors men and women who are join- that spans a space as wide as couraged when we help others.” the air, our drops on target on the and families assist in picking up ing the military,” he said. the continental United States is He said that in a world ground, and our shared human- and sorting the donations. For more information, visit: no small task, but that’s exactly fraught with conflict and divi- ity strengthened near and far.” Riggers from Yokota AFB www.andersen.af.mil/ocd what we’re going to do,” stated sion, this Operation affords an and Andersen volunteers build Fr. Reid, a priest of the Jeffer- opportunity to bring together “Love from above” dozens of boxes to hold the son City diocese who is serving Air Crew and assistance from Operation Christmas Drop sorted materials — mostly as a chaplain at Elmendorf Air across the region to help some is the U.S. Defense Depart- school supplies, clothing, rice, Force Base in Alaska. 20,000 people. ment’s longest-running human- fishing equipment and toys. itarian airlift operation. The boxes are attached to BIRTHRIGHT It is a cooperative venture parachutes and loaded aboard among several U.S. Air Force massive Air Force cargo planes. From page 2 301 Monroe and joint installations in the Military personnel transport Jefferson City is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprof- supported in our community,” Southeast Pacific. the boxes to the various island (573) 635-6101 it organization that provides stated Mary Davis, Birthright According to the Andersen locales and drop them while fly- confidential information and board member. “Along with Air Force Base website, the tradi- ing at low altitude. Charles Prather • Rick Prather resources to women. the community resources we tion began during the Christmas This provides valuable ex- Tom Kummer These services include free provide, we offer mothers and season in 1952 when a B-29 Su- perience for those who partici- pregnancy tests, maternity fathers compassionate support, perfortress aircrew saw islanders wear and baby items. an ear to listen to help them be waving at them from the island Birthright volunteers offer independent and strong provid- of Kapingamarangi, 3,500 miles CASTROP PLASTERING CO. INC. support and access to available ers for their families.” southwest of Hawaii. community resource tools ad- Individuals seeking help In the spirit of Christmas, dressing prenatal care, child- may call the 24/7 free Helpline the aircrew dropped a bundle of PLASTERING - DRYWALL birth, adoption, child safety, at 1-800-550-4900. supplies attached to a parachute ACOUSTICAL TILE parenting skills and referrals The Birthright of Mid-Mis- to the islanders below, giving STUCCO & THIN WALL for medical support; financial, souri office is located at 1006 the operation its name. PLASTERING legal and employment resourc- E. High St. in Jefferson City. Today, airdrop operations es, housing and counseling. For more information or for include more than 50 islands “We believe that it is the right local services, call (573) 635- throughout the Pacific — in- 4915 Hwy. 50 West, Jefferson City (573) 893-4111 of every child to be born and 8822. cluding the Commonwealth of 6 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 Family traditions being forged at J.C. parish Thanksgiving Dinner

Many hands make for light work at Immaculate Conception parish’s Commmunity Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.

By Jay Nies Gathered together ing to roast the turkeys, then Our Lord present folding silverware in napkins — It makes Mike Schnieders It’s hard to keep track of de-bone the meat, slice it, pre- The inspiration for all of this there are all kinds of little jobs so happy to see parents bring the number of volunteers who pare the gravy and refrigerate came to the Schniederses after everyone can help.” their children to help with bring an operation of this mag- everything until it’s time to they and their children helped Several people told him that Immaculate Conception par- nitude into being. serve. prepare and serve a meal at the volunteering for the meal has ish’s community Thanksgiving People sign up to donate The day before Thanksgiv- Salvation Army Center of Hope become a Thanksgiving tradi- meal in Jefferson City each food, help prepare it, serve it, ing, Patricia Dohmen, her Shelter in Jefferson City. tion for their families — and one year. deliver it, and clean up. family and her crew make “Cindy made the comment they plan to continue observing. It helps reinforce the “giv- “We break it down into all homemade dinner rolls and that we should do something Mr. Schnieders sees young ing” in Thanksgiving. kinds of categories, and peo- prepare the stuffing. like that at church, because people learning from their par- “They’re showing theirple can go online and sign up That’s also when volunteers the need is all around us,” Mr. ents. kids that this is part of being to donate their time,” said Mr. peel and mash 420 pounds of Schnieders recalled. “They see their Mom and thankful — taking care of They talked to Monsignor Dad helping out, they get ex- your brothers and sisters in David Cox, who was pastor cited about it and want to keep the community,” he said. at the time, and the first I.C. doing it,” he said. Mr. Schnieders and his Thanksgiving dinner was held He hopes such opportuni- wife Cindy have been over- the following year. ties to serve as individuals and as seeing the massive meal for “God has been at the cen- families have a lasting effect. 11 years. ter of this from the very begin- “It helps reinforce that we re- “It’s an amazing event,” ning,” said Mr. Schnieders. ally do have to take care of our he said. “The Holy Spirit has been in brothers and sisters in the com- This year, scores and charge. We started this thing munity, no matter where we are scores of volunteers pre- to help teach our family the — whether it’s Thanksgiving or pared and served a tradi- importance of taking care of any other day of the year,” he tional Thanksgiving feast to our neighbors, and look what said. 1,064 people. it’s turned into!” Volunteers delivered He said that in spite of all ****** about 500 of those meals to the advance preparation, it’s Also on Thanksgiving Day, people who are homebound “pure madness” in the kitchen members and friends of St. Vin- in the community. on Thanksgiving Day. cent de Paul parish in Sedalia Approximately 400 “But it’s actually the neat- delivered 555 meals and served more meals were served and Schnieders. potatoes. est thing,” he said. “Really, the about 100 more to people in sent home with people who Parishioner John Bryan People donate dozens of most enjoyable part of the whole the hall at St. Patrick Chapel. dropped by. works in the poultry industry desserts and the rest of the fix- thing for me is seeing the parish- “We have so many won- Some 70 people dined in and asks the Cargill Corpora- ins’. ioners, my brothers and sisters derful volunteers to help with the warm confines of the Im- tion to donate the turkeys. “If you’re feeding over 1,000 in Christ, all pitch in and work the whole process, along with maculate Conception School The company has gracious- people, just think of how many hard and get it done. guidance from our loving cafeteria. ly done so 11 times. slices of pie and cake that comes “God is Who’s leading this!” God!” said parishioner Mary About 100 more were Volunteers pitch in to pre- to!” said Mr. Schnieders. he said. “God is leading the Jo Ballenger. served in the community pare the food. Then there are the ones who whole charge.” room at Dulle-Hamilton Tow- “This year, we cooked serve up meals and those who ****** ers apartment complex, where about 900 pounds of turkey deliver them to the hopes of In this celebration Volunteers and friends of St. Audrey Kauffmann heads up — which is about 435 pounds those who call and ask for it. Mr. Schnieders noted that Anthony parish in Camdenton the serving operation each once it’s cooked,” said Mr. Others visit with the guests there’s always plenty for every- served more than 400 meals — year. Schnieders. who come to eat-in or carry- one in the family to do. eat-in, carry-out and deliveries “This is simply an amazing Volunteers arrive in the out. These hosts carry informa- “My wife is really good about — during the parish’s 14th an- group of parishioners,” said school kitchen at 6 a.m. on tion about available resources making a list of jobs for kids of nual Caring & Sharing event Mr. Schnieders. the Sunday before Thanksgiv- for people who are in need. all ages,” he said. “Whether it’s on Thanksgiving. The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 7 Charismatic Renewal has been a wellspring of grace, inspiration for Hispanic Catholics in this diocese This is the second install- Thus, the flame of the in 2017 in Marshall marked ment of a two-part article on the Holy Spirit began to spread. the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Catholic Charismatic Re- in the Jefferson City diocese: Through God’s power newal. From that first Life in the It was a bilingual congress By Ilsi Palacios Spirit seminar, new Char- in collaboration with the Ser- The Hispanic portion of the ismatic prayer groups were vice Team of the Charismatic Catholic Charismatic Renewal formed in the Hispanic com- Renewal for the English- in the Jefferson City diocese munities of Milan, Colum- speaking people of the diocese. dates back to July 20-22, 2007. bia, Sedalia and Camdenton. The theme was: “Totally That weekend, a small group Mr. and Mrs. Almazan Catholic, Totally Charis- of laypeople led by Ovid and were the founders of the matic.” Pedro Almazan convened the prayer group in Marshall. The guests were Jim Mur- first Life in the Spirit (Vida en Juan and María Pedroza phy, who at that time was el Espíritu) seminar at St. Peter planted the movement at Sa- the international coordina- parish in Marshall. cred Heart in Columbia. tor of the Charismatic Re- The retreat director was Edwin and Clelia Pacheco newal (ICCRS), and Andrés Francisco “Panchito” Araujo, got things started at St. Mary A banner welcomes people to the 2017 diocesan congress of the Arango, national Hispanic with Clarita Valverde assisting. in Milan. The founders in Catholic Charismatic Renewal, which coincided with the 50th an- coordinator. The community’s response Sedalia were Ilsi and José niversary of the movements beginning in 1967. Bishop Emeritus John R. was great. Palacios, and the founders — Photos by Jay Nies Gaydos, who led the diocese The people were hungry at St. Anthony in Camden- groups, the conversion of all to share what they have learned from 1997 to 2018, celebrat- and thirsty for the Word of ton were Ethan Pérez and Juan those who have decided to and bring new information ed the closing Mass with other God, community prayer and Baldomero. undertake a new way of life, back to the people here. priests. the experience of a personal God has been generous and and the service of God’s hand In addition, the diocese en- Also in 2017, the Diocesan encounter with sures that ongoing Committee, supported by an God the Father, the formation and ac- evangelization team made up Risen Christ and companiment are of members of the various the Holy Spirit. provided to the prayer groups, conducted Life Soon after that movement. in the Spirit Seminars in Cam- weekend, several The Diocesandenton and Columbia and in members of the Committee of the the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Hispanic commu- Hispanic Charis- On June 15 and 16 of this nity in Marshall matic Renewal was year, an evangelization from contacted the dio- established at the Marshall organized the first cese to ask for Mass diocesan congress Life in the Spirit Seminar for to be offered there in 2015. This com- St. Brendan parish in Mexico. in Spanish every mittee is made up People from Jefferson City, Sunday instead of of leaders represent- Marshall and Columbia also once a month. ing the different attended. The community parishes that have a grew in number, People take part in a prayer service during the 2017 diocesan congress of the prayer group. “Current of grace” in the strength of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, held in Marshall. The committee’s In these dozen years since its faith and in the main objectives are the Hispanic Charismatic desire to receive the Eucharist shown His immense power in in the Church and under the to support the carrying-out of Renewal movement in the and the other sacraments more this diocese — just as He did particular charism of the Char- Life in the Spirit seminars, en- Jefferson City was founded, frequently. in the experience of Pentecost ismatic Renewal. sure the unity of the movement hundreds of lives have been Father Thomas Alber was narrated in the Acts of the in the diocese, provide advice transformed through the Life assigned to the Marshall par- Apostles, and as it happened in Growing family and support for the Charis- in the Spirit seminars, growth ish. Duquesne University in Penn- As a movement within the matic communities and serve retreats, Pentecost vigils, con- With the support and wel- sylvania in 1967. Catholic Church, the charis- as a leaven for the creation and gresses, weekly prayer assem- come of Father Kevin Gormley, Hundreds of people from matic family is extensive. formation of new groups. blies and in the sacramental who was the pastor, the His- the Hispanic communities in In 2010, the movement and parish life of the Church. panic Charismatic community this diocese have experienced established ties with the His- “Totally Catholic” began to flourish and grow. the power of the Holy Spirit in panic Regional and National The diocesan congress held See CHARISMATIC, page 15 Justo González, who was these past 12 years. Renewal Committees. This has diocesan director of Hispanic In 2009, the first Charis- enriched the movement here in ministry at that time, was matic Diocesan Congress was the diocese. GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING instrumental in helping the held at St. Peter in Marshall, In 2014 and 2015, about movement take hold. with Mr. Araujo and the Min- 100 leaders and servants took Diocesan Hispanic and istry of Music “Los del Cami- part in a two-year training Cross-cultural Ministries have no” returning as guests. course designed by the Nation- continued to serve as a bridge People from the Jefferson al Committee and presented between the diocese and the City diocese and the neighbor- with the support of the dio- Charismatic Renewal and ing Diocese of Kansas City-St. cese’s Hispanic Ministry office. have provided the support Joseph attended. Each year, delegates from Stieferman Heating Company 573-635-3547 and resources necessary for the It was a celebration of the diocese participate in the growth of the movement. the unity among the prayer National Renewal Conference 100% GREEN, 101% COOL 8 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019

QUESTION CORNER Catholic marriage in non-church Papal Audience venues? / Morality and video games December 11, 2019 By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, we see Q. What is the Catholic Church’s policy how with the passage of time Paul’s missionary apostolate on having a Catholic marriage ceremony is increasingly marked by suffering. His return to Jerusalem (not a Mass) at a reception venue rather exposes him to a fierce persecution. Accused of preaching than in a church? (My local pastor says against the Law and the Temple, he is arrested and put in that, even if it’s just a ceremony, it needs to chains. After being interrogated by the Sanhedrin, Paul be in a church.) (Roswell, Georgia) is taken to Caesarea where the Governor Felix and King Agrippa hear his case. Finally, having appealed to the Em- A. In answering your question, I am go- peror, he begins his journey to Rome. In all this, St. Luke ing to assume that both the bride and the brings out the similarity between Paul and Jesus, and pres- groom are Catholic. (If, on the other hand, the marriage involved ents Paul’s sufferings as themselves an eloquent proclamation of the crucified and Risen Lord. a Catholic and a Protestant, they would have the option to seek Indeed, his love for Christ made his chains of captivity an instrument for spreading the from the Catholic diocese a “dispensation,” which could allow a liberating power of the Gospel. May Paul’s example of perseverance amid trials, and his abil- Protestant minister to officiate at the ceremony even in a non- ity to view everything with the eyes of faith, strengthen us in fidelity, and confirm us in our church setting.) vocation to be missionary disciples and witnesses to the joy of the Gospel. For two Catholics, the Church’s Code of Canon Law notes that I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s audience, especially normally the wedding is to be held in a parish church, but it does the groups from the United States of America. I pray that each of you, and your families, may allow the local bishop to “permit a marriage to be celebrated in experience a blessed Advent, in preparation for the coming of the newborn Savior at Christ- another suitable place” (Canon 1118.2). mas. May God bless you! But my experience has been that most dioceses in most situa- tions are reluctant to give permission for a non-church wedding between two Catholics. The Church tries at a wedding to main- tain a sense of the sacred; it views marriage as a sacrament, a com- Father Philip Luebert, 71, mitment made in the eyes of God, with the couple seeking the Lord’s blessing on their lifelong union. had strong ties to this diocese I am aware, though, that in 2018 the Archdiocese of Baltimore By Marty Denzer own uncertainty got in the began allowing weddings in non-church settings (including out- Kansas City way. doors) with a bit more frequency. (A June 2018 article in America Father Philip Henry Lueb- “But I kept my interest in magazine noted that, in Baltimore’s new policy, the preferred loca- bert, 71 — a priest of the Dio- the Priesthood over the next 33 tion for weddings was still the home parish of the bride or groom cese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, years,” he later recalled. and that locations like bars and nightclubs were still off-limits.) who had strong ties to Maries In his 40s, he began apply- and Miller Counties in the Jef- ing to different dioceses but Q. My son, who is 15, keeps asking for a video game called ferson City diocese — died just was turned down because of his Grand Theft Auto V. After reading some reviews (gang vio- after midnight Oct. 17, at his age. In a Dec. 2013 article in lence, nudity, extremely coarse language, drug and alcohol home at the Little Sisters of the Catholic Digest, he recalled his abuse), I was not inclined to purchase it for him in good con- Poor Jeanne Jugan Center in spiritual advisor, Benedictine science. He’s asked now to spend his own money on the game, Kansas City. Father Alexander Luetkemeyer but I don’t want to be responsible for contributing to some- thing that appears to be of no value spiritually or otherwise. He had been serving there — who grew up in Freeburg in Could playing mature-rated video games also be a cause of sin, as chaplain since mid-2018. this diocese — suggesting that like watching movies with mature content? (Wichita, Kansas) He was 71. before he gave up the search to The funeral Mass was cel- Father Philip H. Luebbert write to the Pope. A. Video games could of course be an occasion of sin, just as ebrated at Nativity of Mary (1949-2019) Two weeks after mailing that X-rated movies can be. I’ll leave aside the issue of violence and Church in Independence, with letter, a very surprised Phil Lu- simply mention that Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook shooter, was Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. After graduating from Na- ebbert received a letter from the an avid fan of video violence, as were the Columbine High School presiding and by Father Rob- tivity of Mary grade school, he apostolic nuncio in Washing- perpetrators — though admittedly no one can document a defini- ert Stone, pastor of Nativity of attended St. John’s Minor Semi- ton, D.C., telling him the Pope tive causal connection. Mary parish, concelebrating. nary in Kansas City. He then could not help him directly, but I’m not a patron of video games myself, but I trust the letter- Many priests of the Kansas attended Conception Seminary promising to pray for him. writer’s depiction of this one; in fact, the ESRB (Entertainment City-St. Joseph diocese and College for his freshman and Pope John Paul II kept his Software Rating Board), the industry’s highly regarded “watch- Benedictine priests of Con- sophomore years before transfer- promise and just a short time dog,” notes that in Grand Theft Auto V “players use pistols, ma- ception Abbey in Conception ring to St. Benedict’s College in later, things started falling into chine guns, sniper rifles and explosives” to kill rival gang members. and Benedictine College in Atchison for his final two years. place for Phil. It adds that “the game includes depictions of sexual material/ Atchison, Kansas, were in at- He was in the last St. Bene- At age 56, he approached activity: implied fellatio and masturbation (and) various sex acts tendance. dict’s College class (1971) be- then-Bishop Robert W. Finn ... that the player’s character procures from a prostitute” with the Benedictine Abbot Benedict fore St. Benedict’s merged with of Kansas City-St. Joseph to option for “a topless lap dance in a strip club.” Sadly, Grand Theft Neenan of Conception Abbey Mount St. Scholastica Col- request sponsorship to Holy Auto V’s publisher boasted that, in the first three of years of this preached the homily. lege in 1972 and was renamed Apostles Seminary in Crom- game’s existence, they had shipped more than 75 million copies. Fr. Luebbert was born Sept. Benedictine College. well, Connecticut. Now I ask our readers: Is this the kind of “entertainment” you 24, 1949 in Springfield, a son He continued his seminary On May 29, 2010, Bishop would want for your 15-year-old son? Our letter-writer acted re- of Leo and Celia Luebbert, formation at St. Paul Seminary Finn ordained him and two sponsibly in refusing to purchase the video for her son — and she both of whom had grown up in St. Paul, Minnesota, for his other men to the Priesthood in shouldn’t let him buy it with his own money, either. in what is now the Jefferson first two years of theology. the Cathedral of the Immacu- City diocese. “Despite my enthusiasm,” late Conception, Kansas City. Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ The Luebberts moved to he later recalled, “things didn’t Fr. Luebbert was 60. gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York 12203. Independence when he was a work out and I left in 1973.” child. Health problems and his See FR. LUEBBERT, page 11 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 VIEWPOINT 9 When it comes to giving, less is more By Laura Kelly Fanucci ing less to each other and keeping the fo- If you’ve ever felt stressed by Decem- can be a welcome alternative, especially Catholic News Service cus on faith and family? ber shopping (or felt the regret from cred- when parents feel overwhelmed by the Every year my It can be tricky to transform long- it card statements in January), consider influx of new toys.) sister and I make standing traditions, especially when it bringing this question to prayer: How — Follow an easy formula for kids if the same promise comes to the holidays. But it also brings does my celebration of Christmas honor you can’t resist buying gifts: something to each other. “One a breath of fresh air to let the Holy Spirit the Christ Child — the humble Baby they want, something they need, some- year, we’re not going inspire our exchanges of love in new ways. born into poverty? thing to wear and something to read. to do presents at all,” Years ago, our family switched to cel- Might the Spirit whisper ways that Four simple categories for fun. we declare over the ebrating the octave of Christmas. Now you could celebrate differently this year? However you choose to celebrate phone. “And it will we open one present each morning for Here are a few ideas to ponder. Christmas, let your faith guide your giv- be the best Christ- the eight days from Dec. 25 through Jan. — Give to others first. Prioritize your ing. Buying less is a great first step: to fo- mas ever.” 1. The kids love this tradition, running charitable giving before deciding how cus on Christ, resist greed and bring relief Our kids are all still at home, eager downstairs every morning to see what much to spend on family and friends. to your budget and the environment. Christmas lovers, so we haven’t yet been small surprise might be waiting under the — Simplify your gift-giving. Buy sec- “Christmas is preferring the silent able to make good on our dreams of a tree. ondhand or fair trade items. Try home- voice of God to the noisiness of consum- gift-free holiday. But I daydream of a De- Rather than buy each child eight made gifts or regifting something you erism,” said Pope Francis. cember free from shopping lists and ship- presents, we’ve found that we can fill up own. (Our extended family has found When it comes to giving, we need this ping stress. the octave with gifts from grandparents, more fun with a goofy gift exchange — Good News — now more than ever. I know I’m not alone. The average godparents, aunts, uncles and siblings. limited to things we already own or pur- American will spend $700 on Christmas We start with stockings on Christmas chases under $10 — than with anything Fanucci is a mother, writer and director gifts this year. This season of cheer is also morning and then add a few gifts from else on Christmas Day.) of a project on vocation at the Collegeville an overload of consumption. us: books for everyone one day, a surprise — Give the gift of time. Sharing an Institute in Collegeville, Minnesota. She is Ironically, the greatest gifts on the first outing another night. experience with a loved one brings more the author of several books, including “Ev- Christmas were given freely. Mary and Switching to the octave — from one lasting memories than most presents we eryday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Par- Joseph’s love for Jesus. The shepherds’ manic morning of unwrapping — has can wrap. (Hint for grandparents: A mu- enting,” and blogs at www.motheringspirit. wonder. The angels’ glorious song. The been such a gift for our family. We get to seum membership or tickets to an event com. star’s guiding light. The goodness of God stretch out the Christmas celebration. We incarnate. avoid the Dec. 26 “letdown.” We’ve put Could we celebrate Christmas by giv- the focus back on enjoying time together. REFLECTION Happy holy days Isaiah, Jeremiah and me By Mark Saucier By Richard Doerflinger First, be countercultural by setting your Advent is simple, unpretentious and sadly ignored. I often hear, “I can’t Catholic News Service Christmas clock differently. Dec. 1 begins believe it’s almost Christmas.” No one, however, seems concerned about the Is it my imagi- Advent, which means “It’s coming!” dwindling days of Advent. nation, or has the We await the first coming of Jesus Advent focuses on the Old Testament, particularly on the prophets pro- Christmas shopping in the manger, with an eye toward His claiming a coming Messiah. Of that day, Isaiah says, “For a child is born to us, season (or “holiday second coming in glory. Hold off with a son is given to us…They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father shopping season”) Christmas decorations until Advent be- Forever, Prince of Peace.” extended itself by gins. (This may be hard if you have small These words feed the anticipation of Advent, but the prophets also suggest another few weeks? children.) we are going to have to go much deeper to realize its promise. What we used to See Christmas day as the beginning Walter Brueggemann says that the prophets followed a pattern. They first call “Black Friday” (not the end) of festivity and gift-giving. named the reality the people were facing. They grieved for their people in their sales, beginning the On or near the 12th day of Christmas, darkness. Only then did they deliver those words of hope. day after Thanksgiving, seem to be creep- hold an Epiphany party (you can tell your We might do well to make that our Advent path. ing back toward early November. secular friends it’s an “after Christmas” The joy of Christmas is great, but it can mask other things going on in our So we are heading toward an amor- party). lives. If we are honest, it is not always “the hap-, hap-, happiest time of the phous two-month “holiday season” People may ask why you’re doing year.” — not much consolation to those who things this way. Then you get to tell them. There are those who have lost someone. There are couples on the brink. will be working harder than ever during This is how evangelization begins. There is a woman with an unwanted pregnancy and another who can’t con- these months, either to sell us presents or Second, find ways to keep the religious ceive. Someone who can’t get up without a drink and another who can’t sleep to earn enough money to buy them (or meaning of the season before your eyes. without a pill. both). Some holiday. Pray, in ways and at times you usu- A young girl sees no meaning and an old man has outlived his. There are And Thanksgiving may increasingly ally don’t. The periodical Magnificat has parents who can’t control their kids, and kids who can’t care for their parents. lose its meaning, merely marking the a shortened version of morning and eve- There is unwanted news from the doctor, the plumber, the school, or the bank. halfway point in the commercial frenzy. ning prayer for every day. Each day, with The prophets taught us that it is not enough to name the troubles. We have It’s an embarrassing holiday for secularists your loved ones, pray Mary’s own Mag- to admit all that we harbor because of them: the terrors that stalk, the anger anyway. Who or what can they thank? nificat (“My soul proclaims the greatness that festers, the envy that eats away, the loneliness that imprisons, and the And ugh, Puritans are involved. of the Lord”), thanking God for choos- depression that paralyzes. Last year, I was pleasantly surprised to ing her as mother of the Savior and for What we need is hope, but that doesn’t come from words on a page, not be greeted by some grocery store cashiers overturning the schemes of the rich and even Isaiah’s. with “Merry Christmas.” I’m pretty sure mighty. Hope comes from standing knee-deep in the pain and realizing that we this year it will be “Happy Holidays.” And Try some spiritual reading. Watch for cannot do it alone. I’m tempted to confuse my greeter by re- the Light by Plough Publishing House has There in the silence and suffering, there in the smoldering ashes of our lives, plying “Happy Holy Days!”, which has a reading by a great Christian writer for is the fruit of Advent. the advantage of covering both Christmas each day from Nov. 24 to Jan. 7. Each That is when we find Emmanuel, God with us. and Hanukkah. year, Bishop Robert E. Barron issues a So I have some practical tips for keep- That’s when, Isaiah assures us “the spirit of the Lord is upon me…to place ing one’s sanity during this Advent and those who mourn in Zion a diadem instead of ashes, to give them oil of glad- Christmas. See DOERFLINGER, page 18 ness instead of mourning, a glorious mantle instead of a listless spirit.” 10 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 Priest encourages veterans to inspire young people, remain engaged in society By Jay Nies A wave of patri- otic colors rolled past the third-grad- ers of St. Peter In- terparish School in Jefferson City. Representatives of various local veterans’ organi- zations processed into church, vener- ated the altar and placed their flags in a row near the sanctuary. It was St. Pe- ter parish’s Holy Name Society’s LEFT: Representatives of various veterans organizations carry flags and banners into the aisle of St. Peter Church in Jefferson Veterans Day Mass City during the parish’s Holy Name Society’s annual Veterans Day Mass and Prayer Service. RIGHT: Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, and Prayer Service, vicar general for the diocese and pastor of St. Michael parish in Russellville, preaches the homily. — Photos by Jay Nies a decades-old tradi- tion. Martin of Tours, “the Soldier placed half of it around the work of veterans, where would “Peace of mind, peace of “I think it’s nice to celebrate Saint,” with his ties to winter. cold stranger. we be today?” the priest in- heart, peace in our country the veterans today because “While the weather isn’t That night, he had a dream quired. “Where would our — so many men and women they served our country, so we particularly warm, our hearts — “more like a vision,” said country be? What kind of a fought and died to secure should celebrate with them at are warm, because we are cele- Msgr. Kurwicki — of that a peace that we hold and Mass,” third-grader Olivia Pe- brating with our veterans,” said beggar, wearing the cloak. More photos from should never take for grant- ters commented afterward. Monsignor Robert A. Kur- “He looked closely at the this event have been ed,” the priest stated. “Like my mom says during wicki, vicar general for the dio- beggar, and do you know posted in The Catholic “The Lord has brought us parades, ‘Thank you for your cese and pastor of St. Michael Whose face he saw? The face Missourian’s online here today to commemorate service!’” said third-grader Al- parish in Russellville. of Jesus!” the priest stated. edition, www.cathmo. and thank and pray for all lison Amick. He told of how St. Martin, com. Select “Photo those who were willing to Parishioners and veterans, a fourth-century son of a Ro- “Talk about service” Galleries” from the make the supreme sacrifice many dressed in regalia per- man soldier stationed in pres- Msgr. Kurwicki noted “Multimedia” tab on the for the nation,” he said. taining to their past military ent-day Hungary, followed his that this year’s Veterans Day menu bar. “Let us offer our prayers service, occupied the pews. father into military service as a marked the 101st anniver- for these individuals, to An arctic blast made for a member of the cavalry. sary of the end of World War I. world would we live in? It thank God for them, to thank patriotic trifecta that morning Once while making his mil- “Many individuals fought would be downright frighten- God for their families, to thank in the Capital City, with blue itary rounds on a horse, young and died on both sides of that ing.” God for those who are still hands and red noses accented Martin caught sight of a sick, war,” he noted. “They said this 3) to inspire young men healing and recovering, and for by the glistening white sub- weak-looking beggar, freezing was ‘the War to End All Wars,’ and women to consider enter- those who need our prayers the stance falling from the sky. in the cold, sleet and ice. but sadly, it was not.” ing military service. most.” All of this set an appropriate The future saint took his He said Mass on Veterans “When you see those kids, mood for what Catholics also sword, cut his own heavy rid- Day is a chance for people to explain to them your med- Giving thanks celebrate as the feastday of St. ing cloak down the middle and do three important things: als,” he said. “Explain to them Parishioners, several in full worship God, pray for all vet- where you were. 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Members of St. Patrick par- ish enjoyed a walking pilgrim- age and retreat at the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, on Oct. 19. The shrine, with its beautiful fountains and celebrated sculp- ture of the Blessed Mother un- der her title of Mary, Mother of the Church, is located on the landscaped hill behind St. Patrick Church, near the Lake of the Ozarks. “It was great to get closer to Members of the Men of St. Joseph prayer group at St. Patrick parish in Laurie join their pastor, Father John Schmitz, and God and closer to Christian Dr. Gregory Mary Thompson in an outdoor procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament during a men’s pilgrimage and friends,” said Jim Gerke, one of retreat. — Photos by Dr. Fred Boley several Fourth Degree Knights The men then hiked two “It’s really Him in the mon- prayer within their families. about where you’re going,” Jim of Columbus who took part in miles through the Ozark strance!” Dr. Boley added. Dr. Thompson distributed Stoltz remarked. the retreat. woodlands to the shrine, pray- The procession was also free books to help and encour- Dennis Dorman added: “It The retreat was sponsored by ing a Rosary together and chat- meant to be a witness to the age attendees in their devotion gave me an opportunity to the Men of St. Joseph (MOSJ), ting on the way. community at large of the great to Jesus and the Church. go on a journey with fellow a prayer group that meets each Upon arriving, they were re- love and respect the Church Attendees prayed a chaplet Catholic men to get to know Wednesday morning in St. Pat- freshed with coffee and dough- has for Jesus in the Eucharist. of Divine Mercy together, and each other better, and to spend rick Church. nuts, courtesy of Jim Skelly, in “Adoration and procession gives Stations of the Cross, before a day on a faith journey with The group prays the Psalms the parish hall. us the chance to honor Jesus in enjoying a time of reflection, fellow Knights and Catholic together, then reads and dis- The retreat also included the Blessed Sacrament,” said an examination of conscience, brothers.” cusses the readings for the next Adoration of the Most Blessed Fr. Schmitz. “It is a privilege to and confession. MOSJ plans to organize an- Sunday’s Mass. Sacrament and a beautiful Eu- adore the Real Presence of Je- “There was a long line!” said other retreat during Lent, and “The Men of St. Joseph charistic procession and bless- sus — Body, Blood, Soul and Mr. Miller. invites all men of the diocese to gives us a chance to improve ing, with torchbearers, incense, Divinity. And it’s a privilege The retreat concluded with journey with them. our faith together,” said MOSJ a crucifix and an honor guard to show the community how the attendees attending Mass The St. Patrick chapter of president Robert Miller. of Fourth Degree Knights of much we love and honor Jesus.” together at St. Patrick. MOSJ meets every Wednesday Columbus. “It’s a good chance to get at 7 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall at A hike and a procession “We have all heard that Repentance and devotion off the expressway and think St. Patrick Church in Laurie. Retreat attendees gathered many within the Church do Dr. Gregory Mary Thomp- at the parish’s original stone not understand that Jesus is re- son, Eucharistic Apostle of Di- church on Highway O for ally present, Body, Blood, Soul vine Mercy, of the Marians of Morning Prayer, led by Father and Divinity, in the Holy Eu- the Immaculate Conception, March for Life theme John Schmitz, pastor at St. Pat- charist, so we wanted to make addressed attendees on mas- rick parish and the St. Philip a point of giving honor to Jesus culinity and its challenges for points to suffragist Benizi mission in Versailles, in the Blessed Sacrament,” said modern-day Catholics. and spiritual director of the MOSJ vice president Dr. Fred He encouraged the men to centennial national shrine. Boley. take the lead in humility and Catholic News Service Jan. 24, said the women called Washington, D.C. abortion “the ultimate exploi- FR. LUEBBERT The March for Life, the an- tation of women.” From page 8 nual march in Washington to Mancini said speakers lined protest legalized abortion in up for the pre-march gather- That August, he celebrated five Masses of pastor of St. Ann parish in Plattsburg and then the United States, is tying itself ing include Louisiana State Thanksgiving on consecutive days in Holy of Sacred Heart parish in Hamilton, he also in 2020 to the women’s suffrage Sen. Katrina Jackson, a pro- nGuardian Angels Church in Brinktown, where ministered with distinction to residents of the movement for the 100th anni- life Democrat who authored his mother, the late Celia (Buechter) Luebbert, Crossroads Correctional Center, a maximum- versary of the 19th Amend- a bill in 2014 to require abor- was a parishioner and where his father, the late security prison in Cameron. ment, which gave women the tion doctors to have admitting Leo Luebbert, had served Mass and received his Bishop Johnston appointed him resident right to vote. privileges at nearby hospitals. first sacraments as a child. chaplain at Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas The theme of the march is It was ruled unconstitution- Mrs. Luebbert grew up in St. Anthony. City two years ago. “Life Empowers: Pro-Life Is al in 2017, but that ruling in At ordination, Fr. Luebbert received the chalice Diagnosed with cancer, he continued minis- Pro-Woman.” June Medical Services v. Gee was that had belonged to his friend, Fr. Luetkemeyer. tering through treatment and until he died this Jeanne Mancini, head of reversed by the 5th U.S. Cir- “He was a really good friend when I was in October. the March for Life, remarked cuit Court of Appeals. the seminary the first time,” Fr. Luebbert stated how two noted suffragists of The U.S. Supreme Court in 2010. “Years later, he was my spiritual direc- Mrs. Denzer associate editor of The Catholic Key, their day, Alice Paul and Susan said in October it would take tor. He was a very positive influence on my vo- newspaper of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese. B. Anthony, were themselves up the case, its first abortion- cation discernment.” Some of the information in this version of her staunchly against abortion. related case since the death of Fr. Luebbert served as associate pastor of St. article came from a 2010 article by the late Kevin A video made to support the Antonin Scalia and the retire- John LaLande parish in Blue Springs. Later, as Kelly and the late Father Joseph Welschmeyer. upcoming march, to be held ment of Anthony Kennedy. 12 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 Great faith sprouts from small, humble actions Studio & Shrine Tour Catholic News Service Vatican City God makes His presence known not by those who claim to have August 25-28, 2020 great faith but by those who are little and humble, Pope Francis with Fr. Joe Corel said. 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LEFT: Teens from the Jefferson City diocese settle in for one of the general sessions in the Lucas Oil Stadium during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. — Photo from Our Lady of the Lake parish’s Facebook page RIGHT: A choir made up of young people from the diocese lead the singing at Mass with Father Paul Clark and the 480 people who traveled to NCYC from here. — Photo by Phyllis Emmel NCYC From page 1 two disciples who met Jesus on God and honoring Him,” she she said. ciate pastor of Our Lady of Paul Wilson. “It really warms the Road to Emmaus the day said. Her friend, Hannah Eng- Lourdes parish and a chaplain my heart.” He rose from the dead (Luke “I will remember these ex- land, took to heart the advice at Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic “We got to meet people 24:13-35). periences for years and years to often repeated at NCYC to High School in Columbia, of- from all over the country,” said He set their hearts on fire come,” said Halle Jenkins, 15, turn her gaze outward and fo- fered Mass for the people from Payton Kirchoff, 16, a sopho- with His preaching from Scrip- a member of Sacred Heart par- cus less on herself. the diocese after all the buses more at Helias Catholic High ture, but they did not recognize ish in Eldon and a sophomore “You have to read Scripture arrived. School and member of Cathe- Him until He sat and have a strong He recalled first attending dral of St. Joseph parish in Jef- down to eat with prayer life,” she NCYC when he was a fresh- ferson City. them, blessed said. “And when man in high school. The teens followed an ambi- the bread, broke you’re having “One thing I remember is tious itinerary of keynote pre- it and gave it to doubts, turn to being from a small town in sentations, thought-provoking them. God in prayer Missouri and getting to meet breakout sessions, service proj- “These young and rely on the up with so many Catholic ects and Masses with beautiful, people entered Blessed Mother’s young people,” he said. inspiring music and preaching. into that story intercession.” “It’s a reminder that the “It’s like everyone is on fully through- Hannah Pen- Church is bigger than me, big- Cloud 9 every day,” said Brad- out the week,” dergast, 17, of ger than my parish, bigger than ley Werkmeister, 15, of Holy said John DeLa- Holy Spirit in our diocese,” he said. “We are Spirit in Centralia. “It’s a porte, diocesan Centralia, was members of a universal body place where everyone can be director of youth on her second and a universal Church.” open. Not a single person in ministry and NCYC. ThisHe urged everyone to the group had to worry about religious educa- time, she felt choose one piece of “baggage” standing up for what they be- tion. the effects of the to let go of in order to be freer lieve in.” For many grace she received to enter into the NCYC expe- Young people spent time teens from this in confirmation rience. milling through the acres-large diocese, it was a three weeks pre- “Let go of the distractions exposition area filled with mu- sacred pilgrim- viously. that hold you back,” he said. sic, booths, experiences and age, a moment “I feel like I’ve “Whatever we let go of at this service opportunities, making of encounter really connected conference, God will accept friends and exchanging hugs and a new begin- with my faith, that gift, sanctify it and use it with strangers. ning. and I want to do to help us enter more fully into Some attended a traditional “I feel like I’m more,” she said. a relationship with Him.” sung High Mass in Latin in the being changed,” “Getting con- church across the street. said Taylor firmed and then Torn jeans Payton Kirchoff, having Carrico, 15, a Catholic contemporary Christian music group For going here, it re- The throngs in the con- served at Mass with Bishop sophomore from King and Country prepares to take the stage during courses of the Lucas Oil Sta- McKnight back home, was the first night of the National Catholic Youth Confer- ally makes me Holy Spirit in ence. — Photo by Maureen Quinn want to read the dium and the exhibit halls of chosen to introduce him to Centralia. “I Bible more and the Indianapolis Convention 20,000 people during one of know I’ve learned and grown at Helias Catholic High School pray more and help other peo- Center did not disappoint the the assemblies in the stadium. so much in my faith. in Jefferson City. ple more.” teens from Missouri. “The lights were shining in “I hope to spend more time “It’s so neat and interesting “It’s impressive that we’re our eyes so you really couldn’t praying and spreading the and fun to be around so many Lost baggage surrounded by so many people word and helping others find people who believe what I do,” Father Paul Clark, asso- who share our beliefs,” said See YOUTH, page 15 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 15 YOUTH From page 14 see that far into the crowd,” he fessor told him to place Bible more and spending said. “It was like looking out himself in God’s presence more time with people and nobody was there.” and then offer up five who know she’s Catholic But he could hear them prayers that start with, and expect the best from cheer. “Lord, show me the way... her. Bradley Werkmeister tore .” “Everyone needs to his jeans on a slide in the ex- That opened the door continue growing and hibit area right before the clos- to one of the most inti- learning and working ing Mass. He bought a pair of mate prayer experiences to put your vices and NCYC pajamas at a nearby he’s ever had. struggles behind you,” booth and put them on. “Just sitting there in she said. “I’ve never felt so under- the stadium, surrounded dressed for Mass in my entire by 20,000 kids around Helping to plan life!” he said. my age in front of the Bishop McKnight Eucharist in Adoration, said he was proud of the New beginnings it just felt incredible,” teens from this diocese at Many of the teens found he said. “I was talking NCYC. joy and inspiration in ador- to God more personally “The youth are not ing Christ fully present in the than I ever had.” merely the Church of Most Blessed Sacrament and in tomorrow, but they are going to confession on Friday Icing on the cake very much part of the night. Mr. DeLaporte said Church today,” he stat- “I felt my faith grow there’s much more to ed. through confession,” said Anna NCYC than the crowds Bishop W. Shawn McKnight joins several people from the Jefferson At a gathering of Million, 15, of Holy Spirit in and spectacle. City diocese in trying out unusual hats at the National Catholic Youth NCYC participants, he Centralia. “It’s amazing how “The event’s organiz- Conference in Indianapolis. NCYC, held every other year, consists of urged the teens to par- you feel when you have that ers put some of the very three days of inspiration, prayer, fellowship and fun. ticipate in the develop- weight lifted from your shoul- best ministry practices to — Photo by Kris Hartman ment of a new diocesan ders.” use for all of us to see,” pastoral plan by attend- “One of the priests told us he said. “They’re very inten- ignited, deepened and sus- said Bradley Werkmeister. ing a youth summit with him it’s like you’re reborn whenev- tional about integrating the tained.” “Just one more kind act, next May. er you go to confession,” said traditional Catholic prayer and or committing to go to Mass “We will look at how to Hannah Pendergast. “That’s spirituality with contemporary Lasting change more, or being more attentive improve cooperation between pretty much how I felt after- worship, and they did it really Young people at NCYC to who you’re hanging out clergy and laity; fostering the ward.” well. 2019 emphasized that they with — these small things can spirituality of stewardship and “It touched my heart and “That really resonates with don’t want to leave what they add up to big changes,” said individual discipleship; and changed me forever,” said the young people,” he added. experienced behind. Payton Kirchoff. transforming parishes into Taylor Carrico. “I felt so free, He said teens often re- They want to be different Anna Million said she plans centers of charity and mercy,” and so much was lifted off my turn home from events such and help make the world dif- on praying more, reading the he told them. chest. I could tell that God was as NCYC with a desire to go ferent. there with me.” deeper in their faith. “The way to keep the pas- “I did not expect to cry, but “When parish life and sion burning and the light Archbishop Sheen I did,” said Halle Jenkins. “I ministry respond, NCYC can burning bright would be was so happy to be forgiven truly compel discipleship,” he through an increase in prayer beatification postponed and to be with all of my friends said. “In that way, NCYC is and going to Mass and confes- and just be here in Indianapo- the icing and the ministry of sion regularly and just trying Catholic News Service lis.” the parish is the cake. When to get more out of every day Peoria, Illinois Bradley Werkmeister’s con- both are present faith is both on this planet with our God,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria said Vatican officials have told him that the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been postponed. CHARISMATIC A news release from the Diocese of Peoria said it was informed Dec. 2 that Vatican had decided to postpone the Dec. 21 cer- From page 7 emony “at the request of a few members” of the U.S. Conference Many have definitely rediscovered a continuous borders of the diocese, announcing the Good News of Catholic Bishops. Pentecost, as Pope St. John Paul II said, in his hom- to many. Details on what prompted the bishops to intervene were un- ily for the celebration of First Vespers of Pentecost With the support of Bishop W. Shawn Mc- known. in 2004: Knight; the diocesan director of Hispanic and The diocese added, “In our current climate it is important for “Thanks to the Charismatic Movement, a multi- Cross-Cultural Ministry; and the parish priests the faithful to know that there has never been, nor is there now, tude of Christians, men and women, young people serving the various communities, the evangelization any allegation against (Archbishop) Sheen involving the abuse of and adults have rediscovered Pentecost as a living continues year after year, as Pope Francis requested a minor.” reality in their daily lives. I hope that the spiritual- in 2015 at the Third Worldwide Priest’s Retreat: Pope Francis Nov. 18 approved the beatification ceremony for ity of Pentecost will spread in the Church as a re- “I ask each and all of you that as part of the the popular archbishop, whose television program attracted mil- newed incentive to prayer, holiness, communion current of grace of Charismatic Renewal, you or- lions of viewers nationwide and continues to be viewed in reruns and proclamation.” ganize seminars of Life in the Spirit in your par- in some markets. The sainted Pope’s words have been prophetic ishes and seminaries, schools, in neighborhoods, to “The Diocese of Peoria has no doubt that Fulton Sheen, who throughout the world and continue to echo in the share Baptism in the Spirit.” brought so many souls to Jesus Christ in his lifetime, will be rec- diocese. Encouraged by these words of Pope Francis and ognized as a model of holiness and virtue,” the statement added. With the emergence of the movement in 2007, with the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Renewal ad- The diocese said Bishop Jenky was “deeply saddened” by the evangelization has continued here and beyond the vances its commitment to evangelization. Vatican’s decision. 16 The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019

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“From spiritual to finan- lenging circumstances while cial to parenting skills, we pregnant. look after the whole person,” said Mr. Hentges. Accountability The commitment con- Each SRS staff member tinues long after the child is is being trained as a certified born. life coach. “We fall short when we “We walk our clients tell a woman in crisis to have through each step of the a baby if we aren’t willing to process,” said Mr. Smith. do anything to help them “We ask questions that keep afterward,” Mr. Hentges you accountable. It always, stated. ‘What’s the next step?’” This approach empowers “Our staff have moved women to make real choices from being ‘house moms’ to about their lives and the lives being coaches for these wom- of their preborn children. en,” he told Catholic Exten- “People are eager for sion. “With these skills, they something positive at this say to the women, ‘It’s your front,” said Mr. Hentges. life and your goals. What do “We’re presenting something you want to do?’ We walk positive that nobody can re- Steve Smith and Mike Hentges, cofounders of the St. Raymond’s Society, visit with a current this journey with them.” fute.” client and an alumna of St. Raymond’s House in Jefferson City. — Photo by Jay Nies Another key is commu- nity. National exposure a member of St. Peter parish in circumstances choose life for but also for any other children “One of the beautiful things SRS received national no- Jefferson City, plans to spend their babies. they have. about the houses is that the toriety this summer, just as it more time helping SRS clients He shared what he was SRS provided housing to 21 women lean on each other in was preparing to launch into a learn career and financial skills. thinking with Mr. Smith, who mothers and their 26 children positive ways,” said Mr. Smith. new phase of discernment and He will also advise organiza- agreed to help turn inspiration in 2018. “They soon realize that they’re growth. tions in other states that want into reality. The average stay for moms in the same situation, and SRS was named one of 11 fi- to replicate the SRS model. “While people often focus in the transitional living pro- that there’s help for them, and nalists for The Catholic Exten- Both plan to help expand on the babies, we realized that gram is eight months to a year. they’re going to get through it sion Society of America’s high- SRS into other communities if we help the mothers, the ba- Staff members help moth- together.” est honor, the Lumen Christi in Missouri. bies will be cared for,” said Mr. ers find jobs, obtain college Even after they move on, (“Light of Christ”) Award. Mary Chen, the organiza- Smith. degrees and secure stable hous- the women and their children The award honors dedica- tion’s longtime Jefferson City They got off to a modest ing. stay connected with each other tion to serving the poor in the program director who helped start, with the men gathering SRS’s program focuses on and with the SRS staff. most under-resourced dioceses to hone SRS’s programs, ser- up what they could and lining goal-setting and attainment, as The organization also re- in the United States, showcas- vices and focus, retired this up people to help women who well as much needed account- cently developed a structured ing how the power of faith can summer. are pregnant and in need. ability. program for the dads to take transform lives and communi- Jane Dalton, formerly SRS’s They didn’t have enough It emphasizes seven compo- responsibility and help raise ties. program director in Rolla, has money to buy and staff a house, nents of self-sufficiency: educa- their children. Being named a finalist gar- been appointed to the newly but they quickly came to real- tion, employment, parenting, “Whether they’re going to nered for SRS a $10,000 prize created role of executive direc- ize that housing was one of the personal wellness, budgeting, be a spouse to the mother or and a write-up in the Fall 2019 tor, overseeing programs in all greatest obstacles to women housing and transportation. not, the child needs a good fa- issue of Catholic Extension’s three St. Raymond Houses and choosing life. The objective is for the ther,” said Mr. Smith. nationally-circulated maga- in any others that open up in “I figured it would be some- mothers — and the fathers “They are integral to the zine, Extension (www.lumen the state. thing we’d still be considering when they agree to take part — success if they can be a posi- christiaward.org/mike-steve- She was instrumental in de- in 10 years,” Mr. Hentges re- to be ready to be parents and tive influence,” Mr. Hentges jefferson-city-finalists). veloping SRS’s life skills curric- cently recalled. head of a household. added. Around the same time, Mr. ulum, known as “My Ridicu- But with help from gener- Help remains available to Hentges, a member of Our lously Amazing Life.” ous donors and the Missouri the women and their families. “We’re about life” Lady of Lourdes parish in Co- Maternity Home state tax- “A woman never truly leaves SRS counts on financial lumbia, announced that he A place to call home credit program, SRS wound up SRS,” said Mr. Smith. “We are support from local individuals would be stepping down from Mr. Smith and Mr. Hentges with homes in Jefferson City, there for them and alumni, and churches. his administrative position at have wives and children and Columbia and Rolla. and some have come back to “We have the structure in a Columbia-based company hold down full-time jobs. “We now have three houses, now help other women.” place,” said Mr. Smith. “We in order to become SRS’s full- They have also made time and they’re all paid for,” said The homes make up a large need financial support to keep time development director. to serve clients directly, raise Mr. Smith. “And we’re plan- part of SRS’s work, but a larger it growing.” He will meet one-on-one money, and promote St. Ray- ning for more. And we’re look- percentage of the women the Mr. Smith and Mr. Hent- with potential contributors to mond’s Society in the various ing out of state.” society helps never come to live ges said they’re grateful to their help ensure the organization’s communities. in one of the homes. wives and families and employ- long-term growth and viability. It all started when Mr. Attainable goals Last year, SRS provided ers for their patience and un- “I love telling our story,” Hentges made a pilgrimage to SRS serves people of all be- outreach assistance to 137 conditional support. said Mr. Hentges. “People get Washington, D.C., for the an- liefs and backgrounds. It has non-residential mothers in They also talked about their excited to hear about our mis- nual March for Life. helped more than 500 women their communities and their parents and the other people sion. Just seeing their enthusi- On the way back, he asked who have chosen life. 211 children, who did not who helped them learn to love asm puts fuel in our tank.” God to show him ways to help It offers transitional housing need housing but needed Simultaneously, Mr. Smith, pregnant women in difficult not just for pregnant mothers other assistance during chal- See SRS, page 19 18 THINGS TO DO The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019

Fundraisers & Meetings & Jan. 10 Jefferson City, “Confirmed Chancery Closings Social Events Conferences in the Spirit: New policy, best practices and practical re- The chancery offices in the Alphonse J. Schwar- Dec. 15 Dec. 12 sources for Confirmation,” 9 tze Memorial Catholic Center will be closed Linn, K of C/St. Ann’s Sodality Columbia, Catholic Charities am-3 pm, Alphonse J. Schwar- after noon on Friday, Dec. 20, for a staff gath- breakfast buffet & bake sale, Refugee Resettlement Pro- tze Memorial Catholic Center, ering. The offices will be closed from noon on 7:30-11:30 am, St. George par- gram Orientation, 5:30-7 pm, to register visit diojeffcity.org/ Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Dec. 26, for ish hall 916 Bernadette Drive; Jef- registration-workshops/ Christmas; and from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, ferson City, St. Peter parish Dec. 31 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Years and presentation on Our Lady of Jan. 11 Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Guadalupe with Sr. Ana Luisa Moberly, “Confirmed in the Snows NCYC New Year’s Eve Prieto Valdez, 5:30-6:30 pm, Spirit: New policy, best prac- dance Selinger Hospitality Centre tices and practical resources Jan 22-25 for Confirmation,” 9 am-3 pm, Jan. 5 Retreats & Washington DC, Annual Dec. 26 St. Pius X parish, to register visit Columbia, Our Lady of March for Life pilgrimage, for Columbia, Cursillo School of diojeffcity.org/registration- Spiritual Renewal Lourdes Contemporary Group info call Kris Hartman at (573) Leaders, 7-8 pm, Our Lady of workshops/ “Farewell to Christmas” con- Lourdes parish Jan. 3-5 635-9127 or email khartman@ cert, 3-4 pm, free-will offering Moberly, Engaged Encounter diojeffcity.org Jan. 18 to benefit One Call Institute Weekend, St. Pius X Church, Jan. 2 Jefferson City, “Confirmed for info or to register, visit dio Columbia, Area Ultreya for in the Spirit: New policy, best Jan. 18 jeffcity.org/marriage-prep Health & Cursillo, 7 pm, Our Lady of practices and practical re- Fulton, St. Peter K of C Ladies Lourdes parish’s Flanagan Hall aration/ or call (573) 635-9127 Auxiliary annual Candlelight sources for Confirmation,” 9 Wellness am-3 pm, Alphonse J. Schwar- Lasagna Dinner, 6-8 pm Dec. 10 Jan. 7 tze Memorial Catholic Center, Youth & Loose Creek, Blood drive, 1:30- Moberly, Area Ultreya for Cur- to register visit diojeffcity.org/ Jan. 22 5:30 pm, Community Center sillo, 6:30 pm, St. Pius X parish registration-workshops/ Young Adults Sedalia, K of C Family Night undercroft Buffet, 4-7 pm Dec. 21 Dec. 14 Jan. 20-24 Mexico, Young adult Day of Kirksville, Creighton Model Jan. 9 St. Meinrad, IN, 11th Annual Jan. 26 Recollection, for ages 18-35, FertilityCare introductory ses- Columbia, Catholic Charities National Winter Chant Con- Frankenstein, St. Mary School by the Institute of Christ the sion, noon, Mary Immacu- Refugee Resettlement Pro- ference, St. Meinrad Seminary Archery Breakfast, 7-10:30 am King, 10 am-4 pm, St, Brendan late parish center, to register gram Orientation, 5:30-7 pm, and School of Theology, for Church call 660-665-2466 or email 916 Bernadette Drive info or to register, visit saint [email protected] meinrad.edu/continuing-form Sister recalls vaudeville ation/chant-institute/ DOERFLINGER Jan. 22-25 From page 9 days and her family as Washington DC, Annual March for Life pilgrimage, for booklet of Advent Gospel reflections. Other resources abound. ‘Nine Dancing Donahues’ info call Kris Hartman at (573) Remember that Jesus is not someone you have to squeeze into 635-9127 or email khartman@ an otherwise secular holiday. Christmas means anything at all be- Catholic News Service diojeffcity.org cause it marks the beginning of the central event in the history Tucson, Ariz. of the universe. Sister Barbara Donahue, 90, was only 10 minutes into an Jan. 23 When I’m in danger of forgetting that, I recall the poem interview about the vaudeville group made up of her and her Columbia, Cursillo School of “Christmas” by John Betjeman. Written decades ago and set in siblings when she broke out in “The Donahue Song.” The ditty Leaders, 7-8 pm, Our Lady of Lourdes parish’s Flanagan Hall London, some of the poem seems dated and its references un- was written by her mom for the group, which became its sig- familiar. But the last three stanzas are timeless. May you have a nature piece, emphasizing the importance of family. “We were blessed Christmas. just ordinary people trying to do extraordinary things,” said Sr. Liturgical Barbara, who is a member of the Sisters for Christian Com- “And is it true? And is it true, munity. She was talking to Catholic Outlook, Tucson’s diocesan Dec. 17 This most tremendous tale of all, newspaper, as she looked back looking back on memorabilia Mary’s Home, Seeking Christ Seen in a stained-glass window’s hue, from her childhood when she and her siblings were the “Nine for our Nation Mass, 6 pm, Our A Baby in an ox’s stall? Dancing Donahues.” Sr. Barbara, who had her 90th birthday in Lady of the Snows Church The Maker of the stars and sea September, lives at El Rancho Encanto assisted living center in Become a Child on earth for me? Tucson. She was diagnosed recently with lung cancer. She’s the Dec. 21 Mexico, Solemn High Mass in last survivor of the troupe. Born Sept. 14, 1929, she was the “And is it true? For if it is, youngest of five boys and four girls growing up in Detroit. Her the Extraordinary Form, 11:15 am, St. Brendan Church No loving fingers tying strings dad, Emmett, was a bricklayer by trade, but supported his fam- Around those tissued fripperies, ily with his job at the Plymouth auto factory. Her mom, Ella, Jan. 7 The sweet and silly Christmas things, was the musical genius. She graduated from St. Aloysius School Linn, Seeking Christ for our Na- Bath salts and inexpensive scent and played the organ in church. “St. Aloysius was the root of all tion Mass, 6:30 pm, St. George And hideous tie so kindly meant, that happened,” Sr. Barbara said. Church “No love that in a family dwells, Jan. 21 No carolling in frosty air, Mary’s Home, Seeking Christ Nor all the steeple-shaking bells for our Nation Mass, 6 pm, Our Can with this single Truth compare— Lady of the Snows Church That God was Man in Palestine Factory Authorized Dealer And lives today in Bread and Wine.”

FRANK SCHRIMPF Doerflinger worked for 36 years in the Secretariat of Pro-Life Ac- PLUMBING & HEATING tivities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He writes from 615 A Clark Ave. Jefferson City Phone 636-9661 Washington state. The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 PEOPLE 19

Anniversaries Baptisms Deaths St. James, Immaculate Conception Brookfield, Immaculate Conception Bob & Betty Mattingly, 63 years Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Precious Blood Sister Rose Marie Charles & Margaret Higinbothom, 50 years Jacob Hays Mersinger, 87 — sister of the late Edward & Lori Kennedy, 31 years St. Martins, St. Martin Father Arthur Mersinger, who was a Phillip & Lisa Sensenich, 14 years Harry & Cecilia Hentges, 50 years Cuba, Holy Cross — Oliver Owen priest of the Jefferson City diocese, White, son of Shane & Esli White and who taught at St. Joseph School California, Annunciation Sedalia, St. Vincent de Paul in Martinsburg — on Nov. 17. A Dick & Mary Teresa Kirchoff, 49 years Larry & Kathy Johnson, 64 years Holts Summit, St. Andrew — Sutton Funeral Mass was celebrated on Nov. Warren & Sharon Kearney, 60 years Jade Otto, daughter of Dustin & 20 in the Sisters of the Most Precious Fayette, St. Joseph Gerald & Joyce Wiltz, 59 years Melissa Otto; Lailah Marie Schumer, Blood’s St. Joseph Chapel in O’Fallon. Bill & Mardell Wies, 43 years Ralph & Betty Randall, 58 years daughter of Tyler & Morgan Schumer Frank & Pam Flaspohler, 41 years Merley & Judy Staus, 52 years Bonnots Mill, St. Louis of France — Charles & Pamela Thompson, 40 Years Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Joseph William L. Haslag Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Joseph Michael & Diana Moon, 35 years — Cooper Rowan, Joel Wempe Rich & Kathy Anderson, 40 years James & Peggy Schwalie, 30 years Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Kristi Jonesburg, St. Patrick — Michael Allen Widmer Kahoka, St. Michael Vienna, Sullivan, son of Allen & Amanda Dale & Dixie Small, 30 years Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sullivan Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Joe & Brenda Weidinger, 39 years Judy Gerken, Ed Wheatley, Timothy Kirksville, Mary Immaculate Korbey & Crystelle Canuto, 12 years Kirksville, Mary Immaculate — Sofia Woodridge Louis & Carol Berrey, 57 years Ramirez, daughter of Rafael Ramirez George & Diane Schulte, 48 years Wien, St. Mary of the Angels & Guadalupe Alvarez Freeburg, Holy Family — Richard Glenn & Vicky Wehner, 42 years Kenny & Nina Huber, 47 years Schwartz Steve & Kit Hadwinger, 34 years Lloyd & Jeannie Burk, 46 years Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart — Jay Charles & Tina Zeman, 33 years Mike & Kyra Brehm, 31 years Christopher Holtmeyer, son of Derek Hannibal, Holy Family — Martha Willett Jay & Vicki Benson, 26 years & Kaitlyn Holtmeyer; Cleo Cynthia Todd & Kristina Palumbo, 26 years Troesser, daughter of Peter & Katie Holts Summit, St. Andrew — Rose Mary Brent & Susan Speak, 20 years Marriages Troesser Rehagen

Marceline, St. Bonaventure California, Annunciation — Morgan St. Clement, St. Clement — Millee Hoepf, Jefferson City, Immaculate Shane & Kathy Moore, 41 years Henley & J.T. Trachsel daughter of Matthew & Jill Hoepf Conception — Thomas J. Parris Tom & Kerry Beaver, 28 years Andy & Michelle North, 26 years Montgomery City, Immaculate St. Robert, St. Robert Bellarmine — Jefferson City, St. Peter — Angeline Gabe & Becky Edgar, 23 years Conception — Lyndsay Robinson & Mateo David Uribe Dusheke, Alice Lammers, Joseph Casey & Rachel Dillon, 13 years Christopher Dryden Rozier Aaron & Melissa Florine, 12 years St. Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle — Russellville, St. Michael — Teresa Distler Annabell Joann Stockman, daughter Loose Creek, Immaculate Conception Martinsburg, St. Joseph & Eugene Klingele of Zachary & Alanna Stockman — Richard J. Ruettgers Mark & Linda Fennewald, 40 years St. Patrick, Shrine of St. Patrick — Taos, St. Francis Xavier — Bridger Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the Snows Milan, St. Mary Alexandra Gray & Logan Sedore Michael Kaiser, Mavis Ryan — Raymond Bax Felipe & Consuelo Bahena, 28 years Ledbetter, Josette Sue Sandbothe Efren & Teresa Carrillo, 27 years Morrison, Assumption — Dorris Starke Benjamin & Veronica Ochoa, 17 years Birthdays Elections Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart — Jamey Vienna, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Moberly, St. Pius X Kleffner Mary — Victor Renkemeyer, his 91st Moe & Shirley Heddinghaus, 60 years California, Annunciation — Vickie on Dec. 4 Schroeder, president; Sandy St. Martins, St. Martin — Jayne Meller- Montgomery City, Deraps, vice president; Cindy Tuttle, Bennett, John Ousley Immaculate Conception Departures treasurer; Margaret Bieri, secretary, Tom & Kay Benney, 39 years of the parish ladies sodality Taos, St. Francis Xavier – Donald J. James & Christine Futhey, 23 years Bernskoetter Father Rolando Montes, a priest of Kahoka, St. Michael & St. Patrick, the Diocese of Camagüey, Cuba, Palmyra, St. Joseph Shrine of St. Patrick — John Brennan, Tipton, St. Andrew — Rusty Williams returning to his home diocese after Doug & Marie Baker, 40 years president; John Wheeler, vice spending a semester at the University Ed & Pam Hess, 38 years president; Paul Germann, secretary; Wardsville, St. Stanislaus — Herman of Missouri while working on a degree James & Donna Wilson, 32 years Gloria Allen, Julie Kirchner, Barbara Kempker in institutional communication from Randy & Denise Dodd, 25 years Neyens, Adam Rung, Bruce the Pontifical University of the Holy Steven & Jennifer Jones, 13 years Uhlmeyer, members of the Clark Cross in Rome. County Pastoral Council Honors St. Clement, St. Clement School — 2019 Best of Bowling Green Award in Names for the SRS the Elementary School Category People Page From page 17 God, know their faith and understand that it must be lived out in service of others. Information for the People Page Crossword “It goes to core of our faith,” said Mr. Hentges. “Our life is not about us. We’re

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Students at Fr. McCartan Memorial School in Marceline re- hearse for their Western-themed Christmas play, “Christ- mas at Bethlehem Gulch,” which they will present the af- ternoon of Dec. 15. Runners at State

“Little elves,” who are stu- dents aboard St. Pius X School’s float, host a birth- day party for Jesus during the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on Nov. 28. — Photos by Dot Shannon

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Seventh- and eighth-graders from Immaculate Concep- tion School in Macon do volunteer work at the local food pantry on Nov. 19. “They are hard workers and love giving back to their community,” their teachers stated. — Photo from I.C. School’s Facebook page The Catholic Missourian December 13, 2019 YOUTH 21 Gabriel delivers a message to Mary By Jennifer Ficcaglia will be great and will be called to the priest Zechariah. Eliza- Catholic News Service Son of the Most High, and the beth and Zechariah were old, One day, God sent His an- Lord God will give Him the and Elizabeth was never able to gel, Gabriel, on a very impor- throne of David his father, and have children. tant mission. He will rule over the house of “And behold, Elizabeth, God asked Gabriel to deliver Jacob forever, and of His king- your relative, has also con- a message to a young woman, dom there will be no end.” ceived a son in her old age, Mary, who lived in the town of As Mary was taking in all and this is the sixth month for Nazareth in Galilee. that the angel said, she asked her who was called barren; for Mary was a virgin who was how what he had told her nothing will be impossible for betrothed to a man named Jo- would take place. God,” Gabriel said. seph, whose family was related Gabriel said that the Holy Mary was overcome with to King David. “Betrothed” Spirit would come upon Mary emotion. means that Mary and Joseph and she would be overshad- “Behold, I am the hand- were married, but they were owed by God’s power. maid of the Lord,” Mary told not yet living together as a “Therefore the Child to be Gabriel. “May it be done to me married couple. born will be called holy, the according to your word.” Gabriel came to Mary’s Son of God,” he said. home. When he saw her, he what it meant. Gabriel wanted that God had chosen Mary to After Gabriel had finished Read more about it... called out to her. to put her mind at ease. be the mother of the Messiah. delivering his message about Luke 1 “Hail, full of grace!” Gabriel “Do not be afraid, Mary, “Behold, you will conceive the Messiah, he had some more 1. Who was to deliver a said. “The Lord is with you.” for you have found favor with in your womb and bear a Son, news to share with Mary. message to Mary? Mary was greatly troubled God,” he assured her. and you shall name Him Je- Mary had a cousin named 2. What was the message by his greeting and wondered Gabriel went on to explain sus,” the angel told Mary. “He Elizabeth, who was married about? Bible Accent When Mary received news Zechariah and Elizabeth lived. Lord should come to me? For Saint from the angel Gabriel that she She wound up visiting with at the moment the sound of was to give birth to the Mes- them for three months. your greeting reached my ears, Spotlight siah, she also learned that her When Mary arrived at their the infant in my womb leaped St. Dominic of Silos childless cousin, Elizabeth, was house, she greeted Elizabeth. for joy. Blessed are you who was born in Navarre, going to have a baby as well. Upon hearing Mary’s voice, believed that what was spoken Spain, in 1000. When Several months before vis- the baby in Elizabeth’s womb to you by the Lord would be he was young, he tend- iting Mary, Gabriel had vis- leaped for joy. fulfilled.” ed sheep near the Pyr- ited Zechariah, Elizabeth’s hus- Then Elizabeth was filled enees mountains and band, to tell him that he and with the Holy Spirit. learned to enjoy being his wife would have a child, “Most blessed are you Essay alone. Dominic be- who would be named John. among women, and blessed is came a monk and was After Mary heard the news the fruit of your womb,” she Write about a eventually named the of her cousin’s pregnancy, she said to Mary in a loud voice. time when you prior of his monastery. very quickly made the trip to “And how does this happen were told some- But he had to flee to a monastery in Silos after the king of the town in Judah in which to me, that the mother of my thing that was Navarre seized his monastery’s land. He became prior of his unexpected, and new monastery, where he conducted a successful program of describe how spiritual renewal. Dominic died in 1073, and we honor him you handled it. on Dec. 20. Puzzle Unscramble the words and arrange them in the correct order to form a quotation from the chil- SERVING THE MID-MISSOURI AREA SINCE 1928 dren’s story. Quality Fuels Expert Service & Lubricants & Delivery fo rold ma eth dandhaim i delhob het

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ANGELS Find us Daily Readings From page 22 online Janis said, that even some of his own family members were con- Sunday, Dec 15 Wednesday, Dec 18 cerned about whether they would be able to see it in theaters. THIRD SUNDAY OF Jer. 23:5-8 Of the film’s debut on digital platforms and DVD, he said he ADVENT Mt. 1:18-25 Is. 35:1-6a, 10 considers this “the movie’s real release.” CATHMO.COM Ps. 146:6-10 Thursday, Dec 19 “I’m glad that people now can have it in their home, and they Jas. 5:7-10 Jgs. 13:2-7, 24-25a can purchase it and watch it,” he said. “I think it’ll be able to Mt. 11:2-11 Lk. 1:5-25 reach more people, which I really want it to do.” Like Us On Among its potential viewers, he hopes, will be those in par- Monday, Dec 16 Friday, Dec 20 ticular need of having their spirits lifted and hearts touched at facebook Nm. 24:2-7, 15-17a Is. 7:10-14 Christmas. Mt. 21:23-27 Lk. 1:26-38 Diocese of Grasska is assistant editor of The Southern Cross, newspaper of the Jefferson City Tuesday, Dec 17 Saturday, Dec 21 Diocese of San Diego. Gn. 49:2, 8-10 St. Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of Mt. 1:1-17 the Church Sg. 2:8-14 or Zep. 3:14-18a VETERANS Lk. 1:39-45 From page 10 The Holy Father’s prayer intentions for December: That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the Dan C. Coppin and St. Jude assemblies of Jef- followed by “Taps” played by bugler James Rice, very young, especially those who are suffering. ferson City and Mary’s Home, respectively. a student at Helias Catholic High School, echo- At the end of Mass, parishioner Jack Dayton ing down the choir loft stairwell. Sponsored by led the congregation in a prayer for veterans Three sections of third-graders from St. Pe- who had died, and their families. ter Interparish School attended the Mass and Joe McGrail offered a reflection on some of prayer service. the experiences all veterans share. After Mass, third-grader Allison Amick talk- The choir led the singing of the National An- ed about the veterans in her family tree, includ- them. ing great-grandfathers who served in the Navy Members of the Samuel F. Gearhart Detach- in World War II. ment of the Marine Corps League fired a three- “It’s nice to celebrate with our veterans,” said volley rifle salute in the street outside the church, Allison. “They might feel thankful for that.” RAY OF HOPE From page 4 A place to land and many other faith-based or- and Clarence parishes, met her Hope worked to get the space munity of people who are bat- Ray of Hope Pregnancy ganizations have been tremen- when she arrived at the scene. ready in a short period of time.” tling on the front lines to stand Ministries opened its main lo- dously supportive throughout “It was devastating,” she re- She asked for prayers for the for the sanctity of human life,” cation in Macon on Aug. 15, Ray of Hope’s existence. called. “I teared up for a mo- center’s clients as they weather she stated. “During difficult 2010 — the day Catholics Children and adults have ment. But right away, two dif- the transition. times, there is no better people around the world celebrate foregone presents at birthday ferent firefighters asked if we She also suggested praying to be surrounded by.” Mary saying “yes” to being Je- parties, instead asking for sup- could give them information for the Ray of Hope staff and All money contributed to sus’s mother. port for Ray of Hope. about our ministry. board as it seeks a permanent Ray of Hope’s Beauty from The Shelbina location High school students spon- “I realized then that God home. Ashes campaign will go toward opened four years later in a sor fundraisers. The local Fel- was going to use this to let peo- “We’re not just looking for the next steps of opening up a building Mr. and Mrs. Durbin lowship of Christian Athletes ple who need us know we’re a good location, we’re look- permanent location in Shelby own on the same block as St. chapter has welcomed Mrs. here,” she said. ing for the best,” she said. “We County. 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Whenever she gives a pre- Mrs. Fuller. “And maybe Mrs. Fuller said Ray of Online donations can be The Ray of Hope board of sentation, she likens pregnancy through all of this, more peo- Hope is much more than a made at: directors has representatives resource centers to light towers ple will find out that we exist building. www.rayofhopepregnancy from every local congregation. along an airport runway. and what our mission is.” “It is a mission and a com- center.com “There are no boundar- “When someone is expe- ies when it comes to what we riencing difficulties on their “Looking for the best” are doing with Ray of Hope,” journey and needs to make Mrs. Fuller said it’s a privi- she said. “It pulls on my heart a safe landing, we are all pre- lege to be part of a ministry Religious For All Occasions: Gifts strings to see us all unified in pared and waiting,” she said. and a community that shines Baptism ~ Confirmation ~ First Communion ~ RCIA ~ Wedding Christ for life, a cause that such a bright light of hope in should have no divisions.” Smoke signals times of such difficulty. 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