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Soloist Peggy Robinson leads Our Lady and St. Rose’s gospel choir in a performance of “Only You Are Holy,” one of the early numbers in the “Give God the Praise” concert Oct. 19.

Story and photos by Anita McSorley

f you noticed a little skip to your step or sway to your hips the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 19, you might have been channeling the groove of the third annual Gospel Choir I Concert of Our Lady and St. Rose Parish held in Kansas City, Kan. Certainly if you’d been among those gathered at the historic church at 8th and Quindaro, you’d have had a hard time resist - ing the urge to tap your feet — or maybe even stand up and shout out an amen or two. Welcomed by Our Lady pastor Father Bill McEvoy, the 20- member choir presented a wide selection of numbers. The choir was accompanied by parish pianist LaLetal Jones and guest mu - sicians Bill Freeman, Anthony Garner, Robbie Easterwood, and Patricia Hodison. The group was directed by Lorraine Long. The program also included a sprinkling rite by Father Roger Schmit, OSB; remarks by Sanctuary of Hope’s Father Dennis Wait; and a prayer by Sister Therese Bangert,SCL. Members of the KC Heritage Dance Ministry, including Debra Burbanks (left) and Germaine Smith, joined Our Lady and St. Rose’s gospel choir for its third annual concert in Kansas City, Kan. 3 8-9 16

FAITH AND POLITICS PRIEST HOBBIES ARE BACK! ALL AROUND THE TOWN Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann navigates tricky See inside for our stories — and yours — about the Let our photo roundup show you what you’ve political waters at a talk in Lawrence. archdiocese’s new chancellor, Father Gary Pennings. missed these last few weeks in the archdiocese. 2 ARCHBISHOP THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS ‘The most important crisis in our nation is a moral crisis’ ‘What kind of society

ne of the saddest nee. Also Governor Sarah Palin’s mete - cation statutes have reduced the num - oric rise to national prominence ber of abortions. O moments for me demonstrates the importance of elect - FOCA, in its present form, would will we choose to be?’ during this year’s election ing pro-life candidates as mayors and also take away conscience clauses. In members of public school boards be - other words, it could be used to coerce campaign occurred dur - cause of the values they bring to these doctors, nurses, hospitals and health Archbishop speaks on faith and politics at Dole Center ing the vice presidential important local offices and because care systems to participate in abortion. they form the pool of potential candi - We should take Sen. Obama’s promises debate, when the dates for higher office. seriously because they are very consis - There are those who argue that tent with his record as Illinois state sen - “Catholic” vice presiden - was also assuming a share of responsi - there were illegal abortions before Roe ator and his brief career as a U.S. sena - tial candidate, Senator bility for the deaths of millions of chil - v. Wade, so what difference does a law tor. dren who have died from abortion be - make? This is like arguing that since There are many in political life who Joseph Biden, bragged cause of that Supreme Court decision. there are still murders, rapes, and would like the abortion issue to just about his role in preserv - Senator Biden’s debate comments thefts, we should just decriminalize disappear. They argue that abortion serve as a reminder that our current these actions. distracts from the much more impor - ing Roe v. Wade, the 1973 permissive policies sanctioning abor - Of course, there will always be those tant issues of the economy and the na - Supreme Court decision tion have come from the courts — not who will not comply with the law. This tional security. The most important cri - from Congress, the state Legislatures, does not mean that such laws are inef - sis in our nation today is a moral crisis. which in effect legalized or a referendum of the people. It was fective or unnecessary. There are no ac - It is a crisis about fundamental values the decision of the Court in 1973 that curate records of the number of illegal and beliefs. The foundational issue of abortion through all nine struck down all the state laws restrict - abortions before Roe v. Wade. Doctor this moral crisis is whether we will con - months of pregnancy. ing abortions. Bernard Nathanson, a former abortion - tinue to permit the state-sanctioned Senator Biden says that he accepts ist and one of the founders of NARAL killing of our own children. This outburst of pride by Sen. Biden the Catholic Church’s teaching on (National Abortion Rights Action In a recently published interview occurred as part of his response to a when human life begins, but asserts League) admits that abortion advo - Sen. Biden said that he is a “John XXIII question inquiring how his thinking that it would be wrong for him to im - cates made up the statistics they used guy” and “not a Pope John Paul guy.” I had changed since he first entered pose this belief on others. At the same in their propaganda efforts to promote hope that he is not trying to imply that public life. Senator Biden answered by time, he is happy and even proud to co - abortion’s legalization. The more hon - Pope John XXIII would bless or approve noting that when he first became a operate in preserving the Supreme est estimates indicate that abortions in - his action in support of legalized abor - member of the Senate, he believed ju - Court’s imposition of abortion public creased by more than 10 times with le - tion. It is not my responsibility or my dicial appointments should be made policy on the entire nation. galization. This means that there are role to tell the people of the archdio - purely on the basis of the legal compe - Inadvertently, Sen. Biden also re - more than a million additional abor - cese for whom to vote. However, I can tence of a candidate. However, at minded American voters that ultimate - tions annually because of Roe v. Wade. tell you there is no such thing as a Leaven photo/Joe Bollig some point in his Senate career, his ly we have the ability to change public The law really does make a difference. “John XXIII Catholic” or a “John Paul II The church has always cherished its right and responsibility to speak to the moral issues confronting the nation and to strive to properly form the consciences of its members, said Archbishop Joseph thinking evolved. Senator Biden now policy, even those imposed by an over- Senator Barak Obama says that he Catholic.” There are, however, “faith - F. Naumann, during a speech on Oct. 21 at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. The event was sponsored by the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, Lawrence. believes that ideology must also be a reaching Court. One of the most impor - does not believe in litmus tests for ful” and “unfaithful” Catholics. factor in evaluating the suitability of a tant responsibilities of any president is Supreme Court nominees, but he also Senator Biden is proud to have judicial candidate. the appointment of federal judges and, pledges to protect Roe v. Wade. helped preserve Roe v. Wade and thus By JOE BOLLIG tics, declining to support particular par - Archbishop Naumann.

By his own admission, Sen. Biden’s in particular, appointments to the Senator Obama has also stated that he to share responsibility for its conse - Leaven staff ties and candidates, the Catholic Church When the essential “While [many] issues are important, leadership on the Judiciary Committee Supreme Court. wants, early in his presidency, to sign quences. Consider this when casting in the United States has always cherished we must realize that those issues which AWRENCE — was critical in defeating a nominee Senator Biden’s assertion that he into law the so-called Freedom of your vote: Are you ready to accept its right, but also its responsibility, to involve intrinsic evils, such as direct at - Archbishop Joseph F. connection who in his opinion, except for his oppo - preserved Roe v. Wade makes clear Choice Act (FOCA), which would elimi - some responsibility for the more than speak to the moral issues confronting our tacks on human life . . . must assume a Naumann opened his “ sition to Roe v. Wade, was qualified to that it also matters whom we elect to nate the modest limitations of abortion a million unborn children who are nation and to strive to form properly the between freedom moral priority. While all issues are im - address on faith and serve on the Supreme Court. By help - the U.S. Senate. The Senate has the permitted under Roe v. Wade. killed every year by abortion? Think consciences of her members,” he said. portant, all are not equally important politics with the first ing preserve Roe v. Wade, Sen. Biden ability to block any presidential nomi - Informed consent and parental notifi - about it! The greatest issues that confront and truth is from a moral analysis.” recorded “gotcha” American society today, said the arch - “ Catholic voters will probably not find question posed to a bishop, are those that concern human severed, then “perfect” candidates, he said. In these public figure. life, including abortion, euthanasia, em - democracy itself is cases, they must choose the “the choice Concrete Work L When the bryonic stem-cell research, cloning and that will yield the greatest good.” Any type of repair and new work Pharisees tried to trap same-sex marriage. in jeopardy. “We should not allow ‘the perfect’ to Driveways, Walks, Patios Jesus by asking him a question about tax - “There are some actions and activities become the enemy of ‘the good,’” said Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish es, the archbishop said, Jesus stopped that are against the innate dignity of the Archbishop Naumann the archbishop. Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 Cornerstone Charitable Foundation, Inc. (a 501c3 foundation fully in support of St. John the Baptist them cold by replying, “Then repay to human person and that really infringe on It might be possible to vote for some - Catholic Church parish and Pre-K through 12th grade school system in Beloit) is coordinating private Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to the rights and dignity of others,” said one who supports an intrinsic evil like hunting land to be accessed by hunting groups of all sizes for two specific weekends: Nov. 1 – 2 and Dec. God what belongs to God” (Mt 22:22). Archbishop Naumann. terproductive if we are not well- informed abortion, he continued, but that choice 6 – 7. Prime bird hunting location in north central Kansas, centered around the town of Beloit. Our foun - “Jesus, of course, is very shrewd in his about policy issues pertaining to the com - dation is asking for a suggested donation of $2 per acre, regardless of the number of acres accessed. Paraphrasing Pope John Paul II’s en - would be subject to a severe test. This includes exclusive hunting rights for this ground the entire weekend. Lodging secured, but limited. reply,” said Archbishop Naumann. “He cyclical “The Gospel of Life,” the arch - mon good and the positions of particular He quoted a letter from then-Cardinal KEATING doesn’t allow his message to be reduced bishop explained how relativism cor - candidates.” Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict Joe Walter 785-738-8774 to political opposition or support for a rupts democracy and propagates out - In addition to being knowledgeable XVI, who wrote: “When a Catholic does Mud Jacking particular regime.” rages against human dignity. about issues and candidates, Catholics not share a candidate’s stand in favor of And so it was with Archbishop “When the essential connection be - have the obligation to properly form abortion or euthanasia, but votes for that Serving NE Kansas Since 1976 Naumann. He did not endorse any candi - tween freedom and truth is severed, then their consciences. They do this by learn - candidate for other reasons, it is consid - date or party during his talk on Oct. 21 at democracy itself is in jeopardy,” said ing the moral and social teachings of the ered remote material cooperation, which FOUNDATION REPAIR the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, lo - Archbishop Naumann. “Freedom no church, he explained. can be permitted in the presence of pro - Catholic voters may have differing Cracked • Bowed • Settled Wall Repair cated at the University of Kansas, longer anchored to the truth quickly be - portionate reasons.” Lawrence. comes the freedom of the strong against views on the application of Catholic “Well, this inevitably leads to this ¬ Wall Bracing teaching to a variety of public policy is - ¬ Waterproofing Rather than offer endorsements, the the weak.” question,” said the archbishop. “What archbishop explained how the church’s sues, he said, such as the economy or for - ¬ Steel Underpinning FREE ESTIMATES The archbishop said that he believes could be a proportionate reason for more teachings should be used for dealing that this is an important moment in our eign policy. than 45 million children killed by abor - with society’s vital issues in the context of nation’s history, not unlike the 19th- “Because these prudential judgments tion during the last 35 years?” MUD JACKING an election year. century struggle over slavery — another do not involve a direct choice of some - The goal is not to “capture” a party, Raise & Level The St. Lawrence Catholic Campus great moral issue. thing evil and take into consideration but to move both of the major parties to ¬ Patios Center sponsored the archbishop’s “We are at battle for the soul of our various goods, it is possible for Catholic the point where they will not tolerate ¬ Drives speech as part of an effort to educate nation,” he said. “What kind of society voters to arrive at differing and even op - these intrinsic evils, he said. ¬ Garage Floors people about the church’s role in our de - will we choose to be?” posing judgments,” said the archbishop, “If the Catholic community is impo - ¬ Slab Houses mocratic society’s political process and The central question, said the arch - quoting “Moral Principles for Catholic tent to influence public policy on such a civic life. Approximately 125 people at - bishop, is: “What does it mean to be a Voters,” published by the Kansas fundamental moral issue such as the life tended. Catholic in today’s democratic society?” Catholic Conference. issue, we’ll have little ability to influence Locally Owned The stage was set early in America’s It means having freedoms and respon - Some choices, however, always in - public policy in other areas where there Piers Driven to Load-Bearing history when Archbishop John Carroll sibilities, he answered. Every Catholic volve doing evil — such as actions against is less moral clarity,” he said. “On the & Operated Strata or Bedrock advised the clergy to keep themselves should be an active citizen, but simply the innate human dignity of the person, other hand, if we can use our voice and distant from politics, said the archbishop. voting is not enough. he said. These are intrinsically evil acts, votes to influence our nation in this area, Kansas City Lawrence Topeka “It’s equally important to note that “Our most basic civil responsibility is regardless of motives or circumstances. we will be strengthened in our efforts to (913) 262-9352 (785) 865-0006 (785) 246-0128 while adopting this policy of keeping to vote; however, just voting is not suffi - “Every Catholic should be concerned make a positive contribution in other ar - ourselves disengaged from partisan poli - cient,” he said. “In fact, it may be coun - about a wide variety of issues,” said eas of public policy as well.” 4 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 LOCAL NEWS 5 Maryvale program opens catechetical degrees up to all Blood drive to honor two St. James Academy students

By KARA HANSEN night a week to teaching RCIA or a connections and community with their By JOYCE A. MITCHELL Leaven staff School of Religion class,” said Karr. group of fellow students,” said Karr. Special to The Leaven

“Four days a year is much more man - Maryvale is orthodox “Both programs combine distance KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Catholics in ageable for people who have families learning and coming together to form LENEXA — You take it for granted, the archdiocese can now get a world- and work to balance as well.” and faithful to the relationships in a unique way.” said Dave Miller, until someone close to class catechetical education without The agreement was made official in church, but they have a Karr said the cost of the master’s pro - you needs it desperately. ever having to leave Kansas. September 2007, and the program’s gram at Maryvale is only one-third to But his niece Lauren Dopp’s illness The archdiocese is entering into part - first students in the archdiocese are set unique method that al - one-half the cost of comparable catech - and death changed all that. “ “ “I became acutely aware of how im - nership with the to begin coursework this coming esis programs in the United States. Maryvale Institute January. lows people who other - For more information about the portant blood is,” said Miller, a member of Birmingham, “I was very impressed with their in - Maryvale catechesis certificate or mas - of Immaculate Conception Parish in England, to pro - structors and course offerings for lay, wise could not go back ter’s program, call Stacy Niedbalski at Louisburg. “Lauren needed blood prod - vide long-distance working adults, both on the graduate to school the chance to (913) 647-0352. ucts every six to 12 hours the last weeks learning degrees in and undergraduate levels,” said Karr. To date, there are 30 applicants of her life.” catechesis to lay, “Maryvale trains catechists all around take up serious study. signed up for the certificate program The St. James Academy student had working adults. the world, and they do that really well.” and 15 for the master’s program. Karr lived in Bucyrus with Dave and Desiree “Maryvale is or - There are two tracks available to Matt Karr, archdiocesan consultant also said there has been interest from Miller, whom she called Mom and Dad, thodox and faithful adults participating in the program. The for evangelization and catechesis out-of-state applicants, who could from the age of 14. first culminates in a certificate in catech - travel to Kansas City the three times a St. James’s first-ever blood drive to the church, but Matt Karr they have a unique esis, a program which Karr said is for year required to meet the on-site re - was held last December as a memorial method that allows people who other - anyone interested or involved in hand - arts in catechesis, offered by the quirements of the program. Space is to the 17-year-old dance captain who wise could not go back to school the ing down the Catholic faith. Maryvale Institute in conjunction with still available, but the deadline to ap - had died of bone cancer the previous chance to take up serious study,” said “This is for people who help with the Open University in England. The ply for the master’s program is Dec. 1; month. In preparing for the drive, Miller Matt Karr, archdiocesan consultant for RCIA, School of Religion at their parish, program is longer and more rigorous Jan. 1 is the deadline for the certificate was surprised to learn how significant evangelization and catechesis. adult faith formation or preparation for than the certificate program and target - program. high-schoolers are to the blood supply That method involves assigned read - sacraments. It’s for parents and grand - ed to religious educators and master Father Anthony Putti, pastor of St. of the nation. ing and work on assignment modules parents who want to better learn how to catechists, said Karr. Gregory Parish in Marysville and St. Now he’s focused on encouraging from home, complete with step by step hand on the faith to their families,” he The master’s program requires a Malachy Parish in Beattie, is hoping to this population to donate. directions. Four Saturdays a year, stu - said. “Anyone who wants to learn about commitment of three full weekends a enroll four of his parishioners in the “They are what keeps the blood sup - dents will come together at Savior what the church teaches for the sake of year, the first of which will be held at Maryvale program after hearing Karr ply afloat,” explained Carol Vierthaler, Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan., for learning would be a good fit for this.” the Open University in Birmingham, speak about what it had to offer. Community Blood Center’s donor re - in-person instruction, including one day If all goes as planned, students begin - England. Students entering the pro - “I think people can come back with cruiter for Johnson County. “High- of retreat. ning the catechesis certificate program gram in January 2009 would be on tar - this education and be very instrumental schoolers provide 15 percent of all “Going to class even once a week in January 2009 will complete it in get to finish it in December 2011. in evangelization and in reaching out to blood in Kansas City.” would be difficult for many, especially December 2010. “That type of educational format al - fallen-away Catholics,” said Father A high school blood drive like St. when they have already committed one The other option leads to a master of lows people the chance to form deep Putti. “I think it will be very fruitful.” James’ provides a fresh group of donors senior class to draw from, it’s even more Lauren Dopp (right), who died of bone cancer each year, as “a new set of 16-year-olds amazing. last year, inspired a blood drive at St. James who can donate” becomes eligible, “For a high school drive with no se - Academy in Lenexa last November. Above, Vierthaler said. niors yet, that’s great,” Vierthaler said. Lauren’s best friend Jessica Eisman, then a ju -

And it’s a win-win for everyone, since “I was just so excited and so happy I nior at St. James, gives blood. Last year’s Area pastor elected to national post with Jesus Caritas most students are happy to have a reason started crying,” said Krista Zuroske, the blood drive was so successful that another is

to get out of class. junior who organized the blood drive as set for Nov. 7 at the high school. By KARA HANSEN the spirituality modeled by Charles de tor without other priests nearby, I real - The Jesus Caritas Fraternity of Nationwide, 60 a service project. She Leaven staff Foucauld, a Trappist monk who began ly look forward to the fraternal and Priests has 4,000 members worldwide percent of the had already started member how they lived their lives,” said a desert hermitage in the late 19th cen - community aspect of our group,” said and approximately 1,200 in the United general popula - planning the event Zuroske. They are what keeps “ OVERLAND PARK — Father Mark tury. Father Kent O’Connor, who has been States. Father Mertes is hopeful that tion could give when the Millers ap - Caitlin Lewis, who is assisting Zuroske Mertes here at Holy Cross Church has “There are three participating in a small group with number will rise — not just to swell the blood, but only the blood supply afloat. proached her about this year, was also inspired by the first ef - had years of experience leading lay main focuses of the Father Mertes since his ordination in ranks, but so that other priests can ex - five percent actu - having the drive in fort. Catholics to Christ. Now he’ll be trying spirituality — a 2003. “It’s been a great addition to my perience a deepened spirituality with ally does, accord - High-schoolers provide Dopp’s honor. “I tried three times over the summer his hand at leading his brother priests regular Holy Hour ongoing priestly formation.” their fellow priests. ing to the blood Miller said the St. to donate again,” she said. as well. of adoration in Father Mertes has participated in “I hope we can increase awareness center. 15 percent of all blood James community The blood drive will be held Nov. 7 front of the Blessed Jesus Caritas since his ordination 21 of the priestly fraternity and offer op - “ The Holy Cross pastor was elected If everyone in Kansas City. “inundated” that from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym at St. to the position of national responsible Sacrament, a years ago. During his three-year term portunities for diocesan priests all who gave blood first blood drive. James, 24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., for the Jesus Caritas Fraternity of monthly meeting as national responsible, he hopes to en - around the country to participate,” once a year would Carol Vierthaler, “Nobody com - Lenexa. Blood donors must be 17 or old - Priests in the United States on Aug. 7, for support with courage other priests to become in - said Father Mertes. “I encourage any donate twice a Community Blood Center’s donor plained about hav - er, in good general health and weigh at at the national assembly for Jesus our brother priests, volved with and enriched by the orga - local priests who are interested to con - year, there would recruiter for Johnson County ing to wait,” Miller least 115 pounds. Sixteen-year-olds can Caritas in Cleveland. and consideration Father Mertes nization. tact me or other priests who are al - be no shortage, said. “People were donate with parental permission. To “When I found out, I was a little for the poor by try - “My goal as national responsible ready involved.” Vierthaler said. happy to be there avoid waiting, donors can make an on - scared, but overall very affirmed and ing to live as simple a life as possible,” will be to increase awareness of all that Father Mertes’ passion for the orga - That first blood and giving.” line reservation at: esavealifenow.org; confident we can continue doing good said Father Mertes. Jesus Caritas has to offer for diocesan nization made him an ideal fit for be - drive at St. James yielded an impressive Zuroske said those who couldn’t do - enter StJamesAcademy as the login things,” he said. Priests who participate in Jesus priests,” said Father Mertes. “Jesus coming the national responsible, said 124 units. The school went well beyond nate due to health reasons or a phobia of code. As national responsible, Father Caritas gather once a month with the Caritas Fraternity of Priests provides a Father O’Connor. its goal of 80 units — they had more than needles did their part, too, praying for Miller will be at the drive, encourag - Mertes will serve as the head of the na - same group of five to seven priests for common way of life for all priests. It “Father Mark is a good selection for that in first-time donors, with 93. the success of the drive. ing students and others to become active tional council of Jesus Caritas, the Scripture sharing, prayer before the can be a meeting place for diverse this position because he has a great With so many young donors lining This year’s drive will be held on the blood donors. American branch of the Jesus Caritas Blessed Sacrament, review of life, fel - brothers to be encouraged in their love for Jesus Caritas. He’s always been up to give blood for the first time, “we anniversary of Dopp’s death, Nov. 7. It “You never know when it might be Fraternity. The fraternity is an interna - lowship and usually a shared meal. common ministry through prayer, very involved in our small group and had a lot of scared kids that day,” said will recognize another student, Brooks your mom, dad, brother or sister that tional association of diocesan priests “[My Jesus Caritas group has] been friendship and review of life. It pro - on a national level as well. I think he Miller. Wisdom, as well; she, too, would have needs blood,” he said. who support one another in deepening a great help to me as I learn from the vides a great response to the hectic and will be a great responsible,” said Father When you consider that the school, been a senior. their faith and spiritual lives. In partic - experience and wisdom of other sometimes overwhelming challenges O’Connor. only three years old, did not yet have a The event is a “good chance to re - ular, the group focuses on living out priests. 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Harold and Sarah (Crenshaw) Rosemary (Werner) and Jim Barrett, members Simons, members Father Regis Hickey, OSB Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann’s November calendar of St. Mary-St. of Mater Dei Anthony Parish, Parish, Topeka, ATCHISON — Father Regis Hickey, a Through the years, Father Regis ded - Kansas City, Kan., will celebrate their monk and priest of St. Benedict’s Abbey icated himself to various positions: edit - 1 8 13 20 celebrated their 50th wedding an - here, died Oct. 21. He was 91. Father Regis ing the college yearbook and newspa - Mass and foundation Welcome and prayer for National Committee for a Mass and dinner, Knights of 50th wedding an - niversary with a was born on May per, as well as serving as a prefect in dinner — Bishop Miege Faith and Freedom Human Life Amendment Holy Sepulcher — Visitation niversary on Oct. Mass on Nov. 8 9, 1917, in Chicago, Freshman (now Ferrell) Hall. High School, Roeland Park Catholic advocacy work - meeting Parish, Kansas City, Mo. 25. The couple was and a reception on the son of John A. During the summer months of 1948- shop — Savior married Oct. 25, Nov. 9 in the and Elizabeth 1952, Father Regis worked at Camp St. 2 14 23 1958, at St. Rose of church basement. Garvey Hickey. Maur as a counselor, administrator, and Masses and installation of To Baltimore for U.S. Mass — Good Leaders, Good Crosier Mass — Savior Lima Parish, The couple was Father Regis chaplain. pastor — St. Philip Neri, Conference of Catholic Shepherds Pastoral Center Kansas City, Kan. Their children and their married on Nov. 8, 1958, at Sacred Heart attended Holy Father Regis studied journalism at Osawatomie; Sacred Bishops meetings ANNIVERSARIES spouses are: Beth and Church, Paxico, by Father George Cross Catholic Northwestern University in Evanston, Heart, Mound City; and Our Mass and dinner — 150th Mass and present St. Rose Mike Woods, Lenexa; Klasinski. Their children and their spous - Grade School in Ill., during the summers of 1954 and Lady of Lourdes, La Cygne 9 anniversary, Sisters of Philippine Duchesne Hal and Jeannie Barrett, Kansas City, Kan.; es are: Amy and Matt Jennings, Leawood; Chicago, and 1955. He also studied education at Father Regis USCCB Pro-Life Committee Charity, Leavenworth Award — Sacred Heart, Teri and Mark Protzmann, Lenexa; Kathy and Christy Simons, Overland Park. They Mount Carmel Emporia State University in the sum - Mass and dinner — Didde meeting Mound City and Ed Wollmuth, Overland Park; Ron also have three grandchildren. High School, where he graduated in mers of 1969, 1970, and 1971. In August Campus Center, Emporia 16 Barrett, Kansas City, Mo.; and Jeff and 1935. He graduated from St. Benedict’s 1971, he was awarded a master’s degree 10-13 Mass and installation of 24 Christi Barrett, Kansas City, Kan. They also College in 1939, and worked for Register in education counseling from Emporia 3 USCCB meetings pastor — St. Agnes, Roeland Presbyteral Council have eight grandchildren. ANNIVERSARY POLICY System of Catholic State University (then the Kansas State Independent Review Park meeting OBITUARY newspapers in Denver. Teachers College). Board meeting 10 Catherine (Sachen) and Frank The Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65 and In 1942, he was drafted by the U.S. Beginning in 1961, Father Regis 70th anniversary notices. Announce- Breakfast/meeting with Mass and visit — St. 25 Sosinski, mem - Army and served in the 340th served for a number of years as the 4 National Federation for Lawrence Campus Center Administrative Team bers of St. ments are due by 5 p.m. eight days (Thursday) before the desired publica - Bombardment Group of the 12th U.S. stateside procurator for the Benedictine Administrative Team Catholic Youth Ministry meeting Joseph/St. tion date. Announcements must be Army Air Force during World War II. monks’ mission in Brazil. As part of that meeting 18 Benedict Parish, typed. They are for parishioners of On Sept. 21, 1947, Father Regis pro - work, he started the publication Kansas 11 Catholic Foundation of 26 Kansas City, Kan., Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of fessed his vows as a monk of the abbey. Monks in Brazil in 1962. Priests Personnel meeting Task force meeting on Life Northeast Kansas board Mass and breakfast with marked their 60th Kansas City in Kansas. Please include On Dec. 21, 1950, he was ordained to the From June 1967 to August 1978 and Dignity of Human meeting chancery staff wedding anniver - the following Information: priesthood in St. Benedict’s Parish in Father Regis served as the director of 5 Person sary on Oct. 23. • The couple’s names; their parish; the date they were married; church and Atchison by Bishop Charles LeBlond of vocations for the abbey. Project Rachel priest 19 27 The couple cele - city where they were married; what St. Joseph, Mo. Beginning on Jan. 1, 1981, Father workshop Region IX bishops meeting Mass — St. Francis Hospital, Thanksgiving Day brated with their they are doing to celebrate; date of He served as an assistant prefect of Regis became the chaplain for the Topeka family at a private the celebration; names of children (if the abbey scholastics in the fall of 1950. Benedictine Sisters of Mt. St. Scholastica 6 12 29 dinner hosted by their children and their desired); number of grandchildren From 1951-1953 he served as assistant Monastery, where he served for a num - Catholic Foundation of Region IX bishops meeting Planning meeting for 2010 Baptism — St. Louis spouses: Richard Sosinski, Lawrence; and great-grandchildren; photo. pastor at St. Benedict’s Church in Kansas ber of years. Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Northeast Kansas Catholic Knights of Holy Sepulcher Dave and Teresa Sosinski, Kansas City, City, Kan., and then as chaplain and In later years, Father Regis also dedi - philanthropy meeting — Catholic Mutual meeting conference in Kansas City 30 Mo.; and Tim and Geralyn Sosinski, Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversaries; or send an e-mail to: English instructor at Lillis High School in cated much time to serving with hos - Olathe Mass and blessing of adora - Kansas City, Kan. The couple was married [email protected]. If you would like Kansas City, Mo., from 1953-1954. From pice. He was known for his compassion tion chapel — Holy Trinity, at St. John the Baptist Church in Kansas your photo returned to you, please in - 1954-1960 he was the director of publici - and prayerfulness as loved ones and Lenexa City, Kan. They have eight grandchildren clude a self-addressed stamped enve - ty and an instructor in the English their families prepared for death. and reside at Santa Marta retirement lope. Department for St. Benedict’s College. community in Olathe. Archbishop James P. Keleher’s November calendar 2-6 11 18 National Association of Shrine and Breakfast meeting — Theological Catholic Radio Program taping Pilgrimage Apostolate Conference College, Washington, D.C. — Philadelphia 12 Mass, Knights of Malta 8 Breakfast meeting — Blessed John 20 Wedding Mass XXIII Seminary, Weston, Mass. Mass and dinner — Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, Visitation Parish, 9 15 Kansas City, Mo. To Baltimore for U.S. Conference of Pro-Life Mass — Sts. 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After a few Father Gary Pennings have something in He became so experienced that he chancellor; priest in residence at St. moments, he would come back and report common: They’ve both been to the even did it alone, although this is some - Paul Parish in Olathe the person’s condition before resuming the mountain. thing even the most experienced back - Number of years ordained: 8 Mass. By then, the Leawood EMTs would Not the same mountain. Moses had woods hikers advise against. Hometown and Parish: Green Bay, have arrived and, thankfully, it was almost his Sinai; Father Pennings had his Father Pennings doesn’t have any Wis.; lived in Kansas since 1977, always something minor. Indian Peaks in Rocky Mountain great bear stories to tell, although one Prince of Peace Parish When my mother-in-law came from National Park. did sniff around for food outside his tent My favorite food it: Chinese (but I Chicago, I told her about this phenomenon When he was a younger man, one of once. shouldn’t eat it) and while we were attending Mass during Father Penning’s hobbies was hiking and “Sometimes when you’re up there by My favorite book to recommend her visit, sure enough, someone fainted backpacking in the mountains of yourself, you hear a lot of things at is: “Mere Christianity,” by C.S. and required Father Gary’s assistance. Colorado’s Front Range and in the vicini - night,” he said. “I’ve never had any dan - Lewis We were sad when Father Gary left ty of Granby Lake. gerous encounters with a wild beast. The The last good movie or video I Nativity. We liked him very much, especially This was before ordination, or even place I went we didn’t have any grizzlies, saw was: “Bella” his “hands-on approach” to ministering to seminary, in his previous career as a just black bears, so we’d always put our As a child, my favorite toy was: a our needs. paramedic and emergency medical ser - food up in a tree.” firetruck Robyn Zwolinski vice administrator. He has, however, experienced the The most important lesson the Church of the Nativity, Leawood “A friend of mine I used to work with awesome force of a mountain storm. priesthood has taught me is: Be turned me on to backpacking,” said “Being caught in a thunderstorm up humble enough to stay out of God’s Father Pennings. “The first time I didn’t there in the mountains can be scary, way y son, Jake, was diagnosed with cancer have any gear, so I took his wife’s gear. I when your tent is blowing in all direc - The thing that surprised me the Mi n December 2000. He faced his treat - had to wear her backpack, which was tions, and all there is between you and most about life as a priest is: how ments fearlessly and optimistically embarrassing, because it was fuchsia the elements is a thin sheet of nylon,” God works even, and sometimes es - throughout 2001. Father Pennings was in - and some other bright color. Pink, I said Father Pennings. pecially, through our weaknesses troduced to us that year and developed a think.” One of the best things about being in as well as our strengths special relationship with Jake that included Sartorial issues aside, one trip was all the mountains wasn’t the scenery, he It would surprise people to learn prayer and strengthening his faith. it took: The young paramedic was said, but the feeling — the feeling of be - that I: used to be a backpacker After a year of chemo, radiation, and hooked on that Rocky Mountain high. He ing close to God. There’s nothing he liked (hiker) surgery, doctors deemed Jake in remission. got his own gear and, before long, treks better than to sit on a rock and write in Favorite TV show: “ This Old Friends and family rejoiced with Jake as he up the mountains became a regular part his journal, or to pray. House” (a rerun) looked forward to a normal life once again. of his life. “One of the things I learned about Favorite Web site: Word on Fire Within just a few weeks, Jake's pain re - Like any beginner, Father Pennings [through backpacking] is the glory of Favorite band or musician: REO turned, and our rejoicing turned to despair. had to learn what to bring and what to God,” said Father Pennings. “There’s a Speedwagon Father Pennings devoted himself to Jake as leave behind. For example, bringing a reason the Bible talks about so many bib - Dream vacation: a month in the he visited him often to cheer him up. Bible is good. But bringing a family-size lical figures – Jesus and others — going Colorado Rockies Jake, at the age of 14, was forced to look Bible suitable for holding down a coffee to a mountaintop to pray. Worst job I ever had: busboy beyond this life on earth as he entered into table is bad. “It’s symbolic language,” he said, “but Best job I ever had: pastor more intensive and difficult treatments. Moses, who carried down the Law of it’s more than that. There is a certain If I couldn’t be a priest, I’d be: a Jake remained strong spiritually, as his life the Lord written on stone tablets, could closeness to God at the top of a moun - paramedic (again) was slowly taken from him by cancer. have told him that. tain.” If I had a church history time ma - Father Pennings prayed the rosary with “The next time I went I brought a lit - “You experience two things there,” he chine, I’d: go back to the 1st centu - Jake and reinforced his faith so that, when tle, tiny Bible,” he said. continued. “You experience the grandeur ry and be a fly on the wall as Jesus the time came, he had nothing to fear. Photographs from those days show a of God and the greatness of his creation called and formed his first disciples Jake died on Ash Wednesday of 2003. vaguely piratical-looking Father — how beautiful it is. “And you also get a sense of how small Just that morning Jake had received the Pennings with a bandana on his head sign of the cross in ashes from Father you are in comparison with the immensi - the skies so full of stars you realize how attack he had a while back doesn’t help don’t know if I could make it up to where You can take the priest out of the moun - and a healthy growth of beard. Pennings. At that point he knew his battle ty of God’s creation. Yet, in your minute huge the universe is. To me, it’s a very re - matters any. I used to go, or at the same pace,” said tains, but you can’t take the mountains “We used to have contests when we mer hobbies: photography. He caught would soon be over, and he would be whole size, relatively speaking, you feel very ligious experience.” Not to mention the fact that his job as Father Pennings. “I’d probably have to out of the priest. Before his ordination, would go hiking to see how long our that bug in high school, and carried it on again, forever with God. close to God. You know that he loves you Father Pennings would like to hike in the new archdiocesan chancellor keeps take it a little easy and get back in shape. Father Pennings was an avid hiker, and beards would get,” he said. “When I was until he went into the seminary. He got Marlene Shepard even in the midst of this immense cre - the mountains again, but a lot has him tremendously busy. But I’d still like to do it someday — prob - he hopes to return to the Colorado young, my beard was red, although my rid of all his equipment years ago, but he St Ann Parish, Prairie Village hair was brown.” still has many great photos — especially ation of his. changed since he last strapped on his Still, he’d like to give backpacking an - ably a little less aggressively than I used mountains when he’s in better shape and Backpacking worked well in combina - of his hikes. “To be up in the mountains at night backpack. He’s not only added a few other try. to.” as his duties permit. when there aren’t any city lights, you see years and a few pounds, but that heart “Especially since my heart attack, I e have been blessed to have had the tion with another of Father Penning’s for - His favorite time of year to backpack W opportunity to know Father Gary since 2004. He came into our lives during a most difficult time. We were fighting a dev - astating disease with our son. Father Gary was there for us and made trips to K.U. Medical (often in terrible weather condi - Learning the ropes: New chancellor tackles the job description that has no end tions) to help in any way he could. He was with us when we lost our son and after - By JOE BOLLIG premise that, once we’re ordained, God chancellor, but more commonly the office cese and the vicars general. He advises The big question is: How can he do all Father Pennings is no exception. He wards to offer comfort and help us try and heal. Leaven staff calls us to ministry through our bishop, is held by a cleric because only a cleric the archbishop on a variety of topics and this? misses being a pastor, although he still and I wanted to be responsive to that,” can notarize certain church documents. handles a plethora of correspondence. He “The bigger question is how did celebrates weekend Masses at St. Paul We spent evenings playing Scabble and Blokus, and we soon learned Father Gary is KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Father Gary said Father Pennings. The chancellor’s position is so critical grants faculties to priests and deacons, Monsignor Tank do all that, plus be vicar Parish, where he is in residence, and quite competitive, as is our daughter Pennings was still a relative rookie when “I told him, ‘If you’re brave enough to to the governance of a diocese or archdio - and writes the annual report submitted to general and chancellor,” said Father sometimes at Prince of Peace Parish, both Andrea, when it comes to games. I recall at Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann threw appoint me, I’ll be brave enough to try to cese it is designated a “stable” office, Rome. Pennings. “Yes, it is a little daunting in Olathe. the conclusion of a game of Scrabble him a curveball: How would you like to do the job,’” he recalled. meaning that the chancellor’s tenure does But he’s also involved in pastoral plan - when you look at all the duties.” When the archbishop initially ap - Father and Andrea were the only two left in be chancellor? The appointment became effective not coincide with that of a single bishop; ning, archdiocesan construction, and Although he admits to still feeling a proached him about the position, Father the game and Andrea was up by 45 points. “I was shocked when the archbishop July 11. Unlike his predecessor, Msgr. a single chancellor could conceivably oversight of the chancery building and of little overwhelmed right now, Father Pennings assumed it was because of his There were only the tiles they had left and revealed to me his intentions,” said Tom Tank, Father Pennings would be a serve under several bishops. archdiocesan administration. He also Pennings sad he’s gratified by the help he skills from his pre-priesthood career as Father had two (and not good letters ei - Father Pennings. full-time chancellor. One of the challenges of sorting out oversees the operations of the archdioce - has received from the chancery staff and an administrator for an emergency med - ther). He was determined to find a word He had only been a priest for seven Soon after agreeing to the proposal, the duties of the position here in the arch - san archives and Prairie Star Ranch in from Msgr. Tank, who continues to serve ical service. This, however, was not the that would at least tie the score up, or bet - years when, in the spring of 2007, the Father Pennings asked something that diocese, explained Father Pennings, was Williamsburg. as one of the two archdiocesan vicars case. ter yet, let him win. Needless to say, after archbishop offered him the position of might have given Archbishop Naumann the fact that the chancellor’s list of duties As chancellor, Father Pennings is di - general. (Msgr. Charles McGlinn is the “I asked the archbishop why [he about 20 minutes of trying to come up with chancellor — an assignment normally re - pause. became quite long and varied under rector of Savior Pastoral Center, sits on second.) chose me], and he said his main reason a space to play those two tiles, he gave up served for a churchman with more experi - “What, exactly, does a chancellor do?” Msgr. Tank — and almost inseparable the board (often as president) of most “I told [the archbishop], ‘Don’t expect was that he thought I had a good pastoral and agreed we would just have to have a ence. Father Pennings has spent the last from his duties as vicar general. archdiocesan corporations, and is on or me to be Monsignor Tank,’” said Father sense, which kind of surprised me,” said rematch. We all decided for the next game “At the time, I was recovering from a three months finding out. “Every diocese adds duties to the role chairs several additional archdiocesan Pennings. “Monsignor Tank is an ex - Father Pennings. we would buy a timer and limit how long ‘cardiac event,’ as they call it,” said Father Although canon law requires that each quite uniquely based on the needs of that boards. He is a consultor on the tremely skilled and wonderful priest and “He said that he believed that admin - one could spend looking for a place to play Pennings. “Although nothing happened diocese have a chancellor, it doesn’t enu - diocese,” said Father Pennings, “so Presbyteral Council and is an ex-officio administrator, and has worked in a istrators need to have a good pastoral ap - those tiles. So a word of warning: Father that year, it was the first awareness I had merate all the officeholder’s duties. Archbishop Naumann summarized my member of several committees and orga - chancery role in some form or fashion proach — that they need to be good pas - Gary is one tough competitor when it that he was thinking of it.” First and foremost, the chancellor role as being basically to assist him in the nizations. since he was ordained. I always marveled tors — which is an interesting comment. comes to games, but he is also the best A year later, the archbishop brought serves the primary record-keeper of a dio - As the new archdiocesan chan - administration of the archdiocese, and And of course, he is subject to the infa - how he could do so many things so well.” It showed me that he was concerned company a person could ever hope for. the subject up again, and Father Pennings cese. That means he keeps track of all the cellor, Father Pennings has that involves a variety of things.” mous contract clause that, if he had a When most men enter the seminary, that, even in the administration of the Nancy Cudney felt he had to give him an answer. official decisions, actions and decrees of a wide-ranging responsibilities. He works closely, for example, with contract, would read “assigned to duties they don’t envision living out their priest - archdiocese, we should always consider St Gregory Parish, Marysville “I’ve always operated under the diocese. A nun or layperson can serve as the chief financial officer of the archdio - as deemed necessary by the archbishop.” hood in an administrative role, and being good shepherds.” 10 NATION THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 WORLD 11

Ruling on frozen embryos Polish archbishop denies he raises ethical problems Torture violates Bishops praise acted as communist informer PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — An Oregon WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A promi - divorce ruling that frozen embryos can basic human Belgian-born nent Polish archbishop has denied be considered as property confirms an claims he acted as an informer for the BRIEFLY outcome predicted BRIEFLY communist-era and feared by rights, says nun for her life Sluzba Catholic leaders decades ago. In the Bezpieczenstwa, or secret police. wake of the Oct. 8 decision by the Archbishop Henryk Muszynski of Oregon Court of Appeals, Catholic ethi - Gniezno said he never signed any secret cists say other technologies, like the ge - Bishop Wenski of charity police documents and felt “painfully netic selection of infants before birth, shocked” when recently he was shown will pose more problems soon. The court By HORACIO GOMEZ PARIS (CNS) — Catholic bishops in documents by the church’s historical unanimously upheld a woman’s decision and TANYA GOODMAN France and Belgium have praised the commission listing him as a secret col - to kill six frozen embryos by thawing, Catholic News Service veteran charity worker Sister laborator since 1984. Archbishop despite an appeal by the husband to Emmanuelle, who died Oct. 20 just be - Muszynski told Poland’s Catholic infor - keep them alive. Though the court ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — Torture fore her 100th birthday. mation agency, KAI, that he had been stopped just short of actually calling em - is a violation of fundamental human At a Mass Oct. 22 in Notre Dame required to meet with communist bryos property, the key to the decision rights and has proven to be ineffec - Cathedral, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois regime agents as a condition for obtain - was a determination that embryos are tive in obtaining worthwhile intelli - CNS photo/Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier of Paris said Sister Emmanuelle’s per - ing a passport to travel abroad in the to be considered under property laws. gence from foreign detainees, the STUDENTS POSITION STATUETTE OF MARY — Students position a statuette of Mary while as - sonality and use of the media “made 1970s and had later faced pressure The mother, Dr. Laura Dahl, said she chairman of the U.S. bishops’ sembling an altar for the Day of the Dead at Casa Hispana, the Hispanic Cultural Center at her an emblematic figure.” from the secret police. “I was placed un - wanted the embryos killed because she Committee on International Justice Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., in 2007. The Day of the Dead is celebrated by Mexicans CNS photo/Mohammed Ameen, Reuters “But the authenticity of her service der surveillance, interrogated and in - duced to collaborate, but I never agreed did not want someone else raising the and Peace said. and Guatemalans on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, and All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2. DISPLACED CHRISTIAN SITS NEAR SUPPLIES — A displaced Christian woman sits near hu - showed itself in her capacity to gather — instead, I encountered various forms children if they were ever carried to “Intelligence experts themselves manitarian supplies distributed by the Red Crescent at a church in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 23. all kinds of people behind her work,” he of repression,” he said. “I wish to de - term. She is a pediatrician in Lake say that the individual being tortured The organization distributed relief goods to about 45 Christian families displaced by vio - said of the Notre clare with total resolution that I never Oswego, a Portland suburb. The father, will say whatever those torturing him lence in the northern city of Mosul. Dame de Sion nun. Dr. Darrell Angle, argued that the em - want to hear, and in no way advances In an Oct. 20 consented to any form of SB coopera - bryos are alive and so their protection the goal of having reliable and timely Economy no excuse to delay statement, the tion, whether verbal or written. Nor did should override a pre-treatment agree - intelligence,” Bishop Thomas G. Paris-based Friends I agree to any meeting voluntarily or at ment saying that the mother could de - Wenski of Orlando, Fla., said during Logic of market immoral, calls of Sister my own initiative. They were all either cide on their fate. Angle’s lawyers also an Oct. 16 program sponsored by the solving health care crisis Emmanuelle said necessary or forced on me.” contended that the destruction amount - Center for Victims of Torture at the the nun had died ed to an unfair distribution of property. main branch of the Orlando Public for changes, says Vatican official peacefully in her By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Sister Carol said Americans “have Women travel to Mexico to Library. sleep of natural Sister Emmanuelle Catholic News Service bought into so many misconceptions look for missing migrants Arizona bishop welcomes idea The bishop joined other interfaith that have crippled our will and creativ - By CINDY WOODEN Nov. 29-Dec. 2 Doha Review Conference. causes in her or - leaders and retired military officials at The U.N.-sponsored gathering in Qatar der’s retreat house in Callian, in south - MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Fourteen of personal papal blog WASHINGTON (CNS) — The na - ity for solving” the health care crisis. Catholic News Service the forum in calling for a presidential will assess progress in getting nations to eastern France. Hondurans made their way to Mexico in tion’s current economic crisis must not Among these, she cited mistaken be - ROME (CNS) — Someone at the Synod ban on torture and cruelty. maintain the promises they made in The Belgian bishops’ conference said October, part of an effort to discover in - deter efforts to achieve health care liefs that: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although of Bishops on the Bible suggested that Bishop Wenski’s comments about Monterrey, Mexico, in 2002 to finance in a statement on its Web site: “For al - formation about loved ones who have coverage for the 47 million uninsured • The U.S. has the best health care many nations may be tempted to cut Pope Benedict XVI start his own blog, torture were his most recent on the development projects in the Third World. most a century, this great lady radiated turned up missing while on their way to Americans, the president and CEO of in the world, when its system lags be - development aid in the midst of the in - and a blogging U.S. bishop thinks it’s a topic. In February in his column in the Cardinal Martino told Vatican Radio: generosity and contagious enthusiasm the United States. Among them was the Catholic Health Association told a hind that of many less affluent coun - ternational financial crisis, the crisis it - good idea. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Florida Catholic diocesan newspaper, “The logic of the market up to now has throughout the world. Her life invites Edita Maldonado, who walked for nearly New York audience Oct. 20. tries. self shows that an economic system fo - Tucson, Ariz., vice president of the U.S. he wrote that the U.S. “should hold it - been that of maximum earnings, of us to increase solidarity in times of trial two hours toward the Basilica of Our Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of • Government-run health care cused only on making money for finan - Conference of Catholic Bishops, said a self to the highest ethical standards making investments to obtain the great - and reminds us it is love which saves Lady of Guadalupe on a recent Saturday Charity, delivered the third annual lec - would “destroy American life as we cial investors is bound to fail, said papal blog might make the teaching and fully comply with earlier commit - est possible profit. And this, according the world.” morning, clutching a plastic-covered ture in Catholic health care ethics at St. know it,” when the Medicare program Cardinal Renato Martino. pope more accessible to a wider audi - ments to observe international law in to the social teaching of the church, is Sister Emmanuelle was buried Oct. photo of a man who had gone missing Catherine of Siena Church in New York. for U.S. seniors is “the most popular The cardinal, president of the ence. Bishop Kicanas has been blogging its treatment of detainees.” immoral” because the market “must 22 in the Notre Dame de Sion cemetery while traveling through Mexico 17 years “We can continue to do bailouts, and generous health plan” in the U.S., Pontifical Council for Justice and on the synod since Oct. 4. His first post He said such standards should ap - benefit not only those who provide capi - in Callian. ago. “He was looking for better oppor - bridge loans, interest cuts and other with administrative costs half that of Peace, invited a dozen economics and described the early arrival of his luggage ply to detainees in the U.S. or abroad tal, but also those who participate in In 1971 at the age of 63, Sister tunities and to support his mother,” she prop-ups, but we will not have a re - commercially run health plans. development experts to the Vatican as a “miracle” and included a picture of as well as those turned over to allies growing this capital by working.” Emmanuelle went to live among said of Carlos Velazquez, the brother of newed and vibrant economy without • People lack health care because Oct. 23 to discuss how the financial cri - the view of St. Peter’s dome from his for detention. “This is important to Too many families spend all of their garbage collectors outside Cairo, Egypt, her son-in-law. “In the mountains there enacting health reform that covers they are too lazy to work, when more sis will affect development. room. Since then, he has offered colorful how the United States is viewed energy on simple survival and, despite building schools and dispensaries and wasn't much work, so he left.” Outside everyone with a reasonable, basic than 80 percent of the uninsured live The discussion was led by Oscar de asides from his conversations with other abroad; but, more importantly, human working, have become poorer while fi - promoting Jewish-Muslim dialogue. of two letters sent from southern package,” she said. in households where someone is work - Rojas, director of the Financing for bishops, reported on meetings with dignity is undermined once we allow nanciers have become richer, he said. “She understood that to love those Mexico, it was the last time anyone “It doesn’t matter whether your pri - ing one or two jobs. Development Office in the U.N. Catholics from back home and cata - ourselves to pursue an ethic of ends Too many people in the world are needing food to survive meant being heard from Velazquez. The women ority is the stock market or the poor or She cited a number of recent studies Department of Economic and Social logued some of the synod’s bigger and justifying means,” he said then. forced to emigrate and too many lack linked with them through her lifestyle, searched for missing migrants in sever - anywhere in between,” Sister Carol showing that only 7 percent of Affairs. lesser themes. So when a Hong Kong The program was part of the the basic necessities of life such as by sharing their misery and encourag - al Mexican cities Oct. 13-20. The added. “We need effective and effi - Americans “feel financially prepared Cardinal Martino told Vatican Radio synod observer, Agnes Kam Leng Lam, Minnesota-based center’s Campaign to clean water and food. ing them to get out of it,” said Cardinal Hondurans, who came in a caravan and cient health reform to help all of us.” for their future health needs.” that he invited the experts to the suggested that the pope open his own Ban Torture, an effort to create broad - The financial collapse of the past Vingt-Trois. “She became a ragpicker are the fifth such excursion since 2000, The Catholic leader said it is “utterly “When it comes to health care re - Vatican “to help us understand the cur - multilanguage blog, it struck a chord er awareness of the treatment of de - few weeks demonstrates how the among ragpickers, plunging without also demanded better treatment for mi - incompatible with our pro-life agenda” form, the common good is at its best,” rent situation and help us understand with Bishop Kicanas. “I think it is a good tainees captured during military exer - world really is one and how all peo - exit into a solidarity of destiny with grants, who are often victimized by that 9 million U.S. children are among she added. “We take care of not only what the Holy See can say or suggest.” idea. He has a way of inspiring young cises and being held in prisons in Iraq ple’s fortunes or disasters affect every - those who have nothing and are dis - criminal gangs and crooked public offi - the uninsured. “What child doesn’t de - the poor, the vulnerable, but ourselves In particular, he said, the Vatican people,” Bishop Kicanas wrote. The pope and Afghanistan as well as in one else’s, he said. trusted by all.” cials on their northward journeys. serve health care?” she asked. “What best when we create a system that rec - wanted to speak to experts before the did not give an answer, but he smiled at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. could possibly justify not giving a child ognizes the dignity and worth of every the notion, the bishop said. health care?” single person.” Wagner’s Mud-Jacking Co. Specializing in Foundation Repairs Mud-jacking and Waterproofing. Serving Lawrence, Topeka and surrounding areas. 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Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, Custom-kitchen countertops - Laminate tops Sanibel Island beach and golf - Jan. 16 - 23, I EMPLOYMENT companionship, care management, and transporta - manufactured and installed within 5 days. 2009. Beachfront condo with 2 king BRs. $1650 rent Director of music - Holy Savior Parish, Wichita, tion to the elderly and disabled in home, assisted Competitive prices, dependable work. St. Joseph includes green fees and rec. privileges at Dunes St. Benedict Parish, Bendena, will p.m. on Nov. 7 in the gym. The cost is $5 will be a cakewalk, a raffle, a silent auc - is seeking candidates with demonstrated experi - living and nursing facilities. We also provide respite Parish member. Call The Top Shop, Inc., at (816) Golf & Tennis Club. View at: www.tortugabeach host a turkey dinner from 11 a.m. - 1:30 for 5 cards in advance; $7 at the door. tion, door prizes and games for all ages! Nov. p.m. on Nov. 2. A freewill donation will be Concessions will be available. For informa - Carryouts will be available; call (785) 486- ence to lead a community in contemporary African- care for main caregivers needing some personal 898-8685 or (913) 962-5058. club.hgvc.com; call Rose at (913) 530-0319, or send American Catholic worship. Requirements include: time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 an e-mail to: [email protected]. collected. There will also be a country tion, call the school office at (913) 262- 3311. the ability to read music; rehearse with, teach, con - and speak with Andrea, Sara or Gary. Tim the Handyman - Insured; free estimates. store with baked goods and crafts and a 1686. duct and accompany singers; a commitment to mu - Carpentry: new and repair deck, doors, windows, On the beach - St. Petersburg, Fla. 4-star con - 1 The Catholic Women’s Organization raffle. sic ministry growth and expansion; and the incorpo - Eldercare support - Are you struggling to find the siding, screens. Plumbing: faucet, garbage dispos - do/hotel. May be rented as a 1 BR for $99/night or a at Holy Angels Parish, 15540 Leavenworth 14 Abundant Life Hospice, a ration of instruments during liturgies. A degree in right support option for an elderly family member? We als, toilets. Electrical: switches, outlets, ceiling fans, 2 BR with kitchen for $225/night. Sleeps 4 - 8. Call Rd., Basehor, will host its annual craft fair 8 The ACCW (Archdiocesan Council Christ-centered and faith-based ministry music is preferred; however, relevant experience are providing families with consultation from our li - light fixtures. Light landscape: fill dirt, trimming, Chuck at (913) 710-2597. For details, visit: www.just from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 1 in Father 5 SOLT (Society of Our Lady of the of Catholic Women) will hold its quarter - based in Horton, will host its annual can be substituted. Salary range is $35 - 40K. For censed social worker as a FREE community service. We planting, garden tilling and mulching. Serving letgo.com. Quinlan Hall. Twenty-five booths will feature Most Holy Trinity) will host a 50th an - ly meeting from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Celebration of Hope from 6:30 - 10 p.m. consideration, send a resume to Father James can provide valuable information related to: nursing Johnson County. Call Tim at (913) 859-0471. a variety of items, and refreshments will be niversary jubilee Mass at 5 p.m. on Nov. Nov. 8 at Nativity Parish, 3800 W. 119th on Nov. 14 at the Fisher Center in Billinger, Holy Savior Church, 1425 N. Chautauqua, home and assisted living selection; Medicare and FOR SALE available. For information, contact Annie 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate St,. Leawood. All women in the archdio - Hiawatha. For information, call 1 (800) Wichita, KS 67214. Medicaid coverage; home safety and fall prevention; STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - I Clark at (913) 724-2212. Conception, 416 E. 12th St., Kansas City, cese are invited. Father Richard McDonald 983-3881, or visit the Web site at: www. safety assessments; home care options; and more. To Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior For sale - Four cemetery plots at Mount Calvary Mo. Bishop Robert Finn will be the main will offer a reflection on “The Real HospiceGala.org. Work at home - No selling, no inventory, no get answers to your questions, simply contact & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. Lot 76; section 3; The Beginning Experience group of celebrant. A reception will follow in Meaning of Love.” risk!!! For details, visit the Web site at: Benefits of Home at (913) 422-1591 to coordinate a replacement and window glazing. Call for free esti - spaces 5, 6, 7 and 8. Call Paul at (913) 314-1159. Kansas City will host a day-after-Halloween Donnelly Hall, with a talk by SOLT founder, www.AtHomeFullTime.com. phone or in-home consultation. mates. Cell: (913) 579-1835; phone: (913) 491-5837; BOO-gie singles dance from 7:30 - 11:30 Father James H. Flanagan. A display of 14-16 Holiday-proof your mar - e-mail: [email protected]. Member of For sale – Two cemetery plots at Mount Calvary p.m. on Nov. 1 in the gym at Holy Trinity SOLT’s 50 years will be available for view - riage! Do the holidays bring greater strife Financial representative - Due to the success Have you considered starting a donor-advised Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa. Cemetery, Olathe. Section 1; lot 2; spaces 9 & 10. School, 92nd & Pflumm, Lenexa. No cos - ing, and the official SOLT jubilee book will and anxiety to your relationship with your and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are fund or family foundation? The Catholic Call John at (913) 909-3368. tumes. A $15 donation, payable at the door, be available for purchase. For information spouse? Make this year different with a adding a financial representative in the Kansas City Foundation of Northeast Kansas can help. We Organizing & handyman services - Basements, is requested. Drinks and snacks will be pro - or to RSVP, call (816) 561-8849. Retrouvaille program for married cou - Metro and Topeka areas. This position is ideal for a help people with giving plans from trusts to gift an - garages, attics and shop spaces organized! Your Single-depth lawn crypt - Charity Gardens at vided. For information, visit the Web site at: ples. For confidential information or to determined, high-energy, high-expectation, profes - nuities. If you are trying to stretch your philanthropy items sorted, boxed & labeled; areas cleaned when Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Includes bronze www.beginningexperience.org. register for the next Retrouvaille weekend sional, self-disciplined, independent individual de - dollars, contact the Catholic Foundation for ideas and finished! Wall repair, interior painting, tile work, marker, vault, case and property. Lot 21; section D- 6 SOLT (Society of Our Lady of the on Nov. 14 - 16, call 1 (800) 470-2230, or siring to serve others, yet earn a better-than-aver - guidance. For a confidential meeting, call (913) 647- handicap bars and ramps. Great references and in - 4. $5100 or best offer. Call (913) 254-9353. Most Holy Trinity) will host a memorial visit the Web site at: www.retrouvaille.org. age income. We provide top-rated financial prod - 0365, or visit the Web site at: www.cfnek.org. sured. For pictures of current projects, view my 2 The Singles of Nativity will host a Mass and celebration of the life of Father ucts to our members and their families and will pro - Web site at: www.swalms.com. Call Tillar Swalm at Piano for sale - Baldwin M 5’ 2” baby grand pi - progressive dinner on Nov. 2 at Bristol, Thomas Gier at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the L The Mother Teresa Circle at Holy 5400 W. 119th St, Leawood. Join us as we Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City, Cross Parish, Overland Park, will host a 16 St. Pius X Parish, 5500 vide excellent benefits and training. For more infor - HOME IMPROVEMENT (913) 375-9115. ano with humidity control. Black satin finish; in ex - mation or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, 307 I cellent condition; tuned every 6 months; new in switch tables for each course of our meal 9810 W. 79th St., Overland Park. Father friendship tea at 10 a.m. on Nov. 8 in Woodson, Mission, will host the John Paul Dakota, Holton, KS 66436; or call (785) 364-5450. Lawn and landscape work - College student Home security systems only $99! - Protect 1997. $12,995. Contact Janet at (816) 521-9553. and meet new people. Happy hour starts Thomas Gier (March 16, 1925 – Oct. 5, Pflumm Hall at the school. Vickie II holiday shoppe from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. looking for landscaping and mowing work. Four your family and property. Monitor existing system at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6:30 2007) was a missionary for most of his 51 Broxterman will speak on getting through on Nov. 15 and from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on SERVICES years’ experience. Will do trees, mulching, deck re - for $16 per month. Call Mike at (913) 269-1394. 2000 Buick LeSabre - Navy; one owner; good p.m. The cost of $39 includes a three- years of priesthood, serving for SOLT in life with prayer and humor. For informa - Nov. 16 . There will be a variety of crafts, I furbishment and landscape design and install. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, condition; new alternator; belts; water pump; mo - course meal and gratuity. For menu op - the Philippines and Papua New Guinea tion or to RSVP, call Maxine at (913) 383- jewelry and baked goods available to pur - Preserve your memories by telling your life Johnson County. Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. Overland Park. tor mounts; $3,500 OBO. Call (913) 782-1705. tions or to RSVP, by Oct. 30, send an e- from 1979 until 2005. He was instrumen - 2014, or Donna at (913) 402-6843. The chase. story! I can type your memoirs from handwritten or mail to Ken at: [email protected] or social tal in the ordination of nearly 70 Filipino cost is $10. recorded notes. Also provide secretarial services. Granite countertops El sol y la tierra CHILD CARE @son-ministry.org. men to the priesthood. To RSVP, call (816) Holy Trinity Parish, 9150 Pflumm, Call All About Words at (913) 438-5922. No obligation quote and consultation *Commercial & residential I 561-8849. The Mothers of Young Children Lenexa, will host a community health Turnkey service available * Lawn renovation Little Rascals Christian Daycare - Over 20 group of Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 and business fair from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Computer basics for seniors - Low-cost com - Removal, installation and plumbing * Mowing years experience! Opening soon at 16550 W. 129th The women’s club at St. Ann Church, Mission Rd., Leawood, will host its annual Nov. 16 in the parish center. For informa - puter training for Mac or PC. Learn computer basics Member of St. Agnes – Call Tim (913) 626-5020 * Clean-up and hauling St., Olathe. Care provided for children 6 wks to 5 7231 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, will host gift gallery from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 tion, call Jennifer at (913) 599-3682, or in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, * Dirt grading/installation years. Limited enrollment. For information, contact its annual card party and luncheon from in the school cafeteria. The gift gallery send an e-mail to her at: jsgryska@everest and on your computer. Call Becky at (913) 492- Topsoil and fill dirt delivered - Southern * Landscape design Colleen or Donna at (913) 397-7100. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the parish features 34 local artisans with unique and kc.net. 1544. www.allaccountskc.com. Johnson County area. Other landscape materials * Free estimates hall. A donation of $10 is appreciated. For upscale gift items. A percentage of the and hauling services available. Aquinas alumnus. Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! Adult baby sitter - For all ages. I love kids and reservations, call (913) 648-1026 or (913) proceeds will benefit local children’s char - Mountain Movers Inc. - Big or small, we move Call (913) 626- 9500. Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376. can do evenings and weekends. I will drive and can 362-7397. ities. The admission cost is $3 at the door. it all. Insured movers specializing in antiques. Call furnish as many references you need. Call Karen For information, call (913) 385-0795. Dennis Higgins, owner, at (913) 285-3399. Professional sprinkler systems - New systems, (913) 338-5679. REAL ESTATE 6-7, 9 The theater department Holy Family Church Club, 513 Ohio, Misc. repairs, mods, winterize. Most new systems under I Does you car have dimmed, clouded-looking $2500. Family-owned; 30 yrs exp.; free estimates. Lake house for sale - Beautiful and private Registered home child care - Over 16 yrs. ex - L Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th at Hayden High School, 401 S.W. Gage, Kansas City, Kan., will host a chili dinner headlight lenses? We will come to your location Call Mike at (913) 269-1394. Member of St. Michael Lake Kahola, less than 2 hours from the KC area. perience. Southern OP/Leawood, near 151 St. and and Stone, Topeka, will celebrate All Topeka, will present the musical and bingo on Nov. 8. Dinner will be Do you have overwhelming medical and recondition your automobile headlight lenses. the Archangel Parish. Only 10 miles off I-35 at the Emporia exit. This home Nall/Mission Rd. Call (913) 636-2782. Souls Day on Nov. 2 with exposition, “Godspell” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 7, served from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., with bingo bills? A volunteer, who is a CPA and who $77. Call Zep (816) 741-0999. sleeps 10+ with a 2-car garage, plus a private boat Benediction and a Divine Mercy Holy and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the Alumni Hall following at 7:30 p.m. The cost of $15 in - has survived the avalanche of paperwork Adept Home Improvements ramp and dock. Located at the water’s edge on a WANTED TO BUY Hour at 3 p.m. Fellowship will follow. For at the school. Tickets cost $8 and are cludes dinner and a bingo card. For tick - and crippling debt, will be available to Piano tuning - Touch-up and full chromatic pi - Where quality still counts! quiet cove with great neighbors. Call Cy at (316) I information, call (785) 246-1338 or (785) available at the door. For information, call ets, call Annette at (913) 371-5063. help you wade through the paperwork and ano tuning for residential and business clients in Basement finishing, 262-0888. ***ANTIQUES WANTED*** 271-8010. the school at (785) 272-5210. the system to find help. Women are sched - the KC metro area. Call Bob at (816) 510-3125. Kitchens and baths, Postcards, old photos, military items, trains, The third annual Hope Benefit, a uled for one-hour appointments, and Electrical and plumbing. VACATION coins, watches jewelry, political buttons, old toys Mater Dei Parish, 10th and Clay, fundraiser for the Sanctuary of Hope there is usually at least one follow-up Bankruptcy - When debt becomes overwhelm - Licensed and insured. I and banks, Red Wing crocks, Indian rugs, signs Topeka, will host a fall bazaar from 10 6, 8-9 St. Thomas Aquinas Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge meeting. As you contact us, your name will ing, seek professional help. Experienced, compas - (913) 599-7998 Bahamas beachfront condo - Enjoy the crystal and sterling silverware. Call Chris (913) 642-8269. a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. A turkey dinner High School, 11411 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will be held on be added to our waiting list. When we sionate Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confi - clear waters, beachfront pool or the beautiful sun - will be served from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will present its fall musical, “The Sound Nov. 8. For information, visit the Web site have an opening, you will be called to con - dential, no obligation consultation, call (913) 422- House painting - Interior and exterior; wallpa - rises from our newly remodeled condo that sleeps ENTERTAINMENT will be children’s games, crafts, a cake - of Music,” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, 8 and 9. at: www.hopebenefit.org. firm your appointment at the Keeler 0610; or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. per removal. 20 years experience. Reasonable four. $125/night; $750/week. Local owner will rent I walk, a raffle and more. Tickets are avail - Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased at Women’s Center, 2220 Central, Kansas rates. References. Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. to mature adults and families. Visit the Web site at: Disc jockey - For your wedding, kolos, night - able for purchase in the parish office. the school’s ticket office daily until 4 p.m. City, Kan. To schedule an appointment, Machine quilting by Lyn - I also do T-shirt, pho - www.coralbeach1602.com, or send an e-mail to: clubs, corporate parties, teenage celebrations, holi - For information, contact Kim Harrison at 9 Help the Little Sisters of the Poor call (913) 906-8990. to, and memorial quilts, too. Located in Overland Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work. [email protected]. day parties, sock-hops, ethnic, birthdays, holiday The Altar Society at St. Vincent de (913) 319-2433, or send an e-mail to her at their fall festival being held from 11 Park. Call Lyn at (913) 492-8877. Brick, block, and chimney/fireplace repair. parties, hip-hop/rap, golden oldies. Member of St. Paul Church, 308 3rd St., Onaga, will host at: [email protected]. a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 at 8745 James A. Would you like to help troubled preg - Insured; second generation bricklayer. Call (913) Ski cabin in Winter Park, Colo. – 2 BR, 1 BA, on Therese Parish, KCMO. Call Zepster’s A to Z Party a sausage and kraut dinner from 11 a.m. Reed Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Festivities will nant women? Birthright of Greater Housecleaning - WyCo and JoCo areas. 829-4336. free ski shuttle route. $110/night. Call (785) 832- DJ’s at (816) 741-4777. - 2 p.m. on Nov. 2. A freewill donation will include a spaghetti dinner, craft sale, a Kansas City, an emergency service offer - Reasonable rates. Member of St. Joseph Parish, 1518. For pictures, visit the Web site at: cabin. be accepted. There will also be a raffle for 7-9 Enrich your life, enrich your raffle, and a bake sale. For information, ing positive alternatives to abortion, is Shawnee. Call Marcia at (913) 707-7166. Concrete crew looking for side work - Can do forcadeassociates.com. TO PURCHASE A CLASSIFIED a variety of prizes. love, enrich your marriage by spending call (816) 761-4744. looking for volunteers. They need men driveways, patios, and walks. Call Josh at (913) 709- time with your spouse at the next and women to answer hotline calls, run Granite, Cambria and Silestone countertops - 7230. Ski vacation - Winter Park, Colo. 2 BR, 1BA, Send an e-mail to: jennifer@the leaven. com, or Holy Trinity Parish , 601 E. Chippewa, Worldwide Marriage Encounter week - The Knights of Columbus at the pregnancy tests and befriend mothers in See our new showroom at 5820 Barton, in the heart sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center with call (913) 647-0327. The cost is $16 per column inch, Paola, will host its fall bazaar on Nov. 2. end being held in Olathe from Nov. 7 - 9. Cathedral of St. Peter, 431 N. 15th St., crisis. A training session will be held on of beautiful downtown Shawnee. Call The Top Shop, Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. pool & hot tub. $125/night; $750/week. Call Joe five lines or less. Each additional line is $1.50. Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 3 For information or to register, call (913) Kansas City, Kan., will host a crown roast Nov. 8 at 6309 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo. Inc., at (816) 898-8685 or (913) 962-5058. JoCo and southern KC metro area. Call Pat at (913) Frederick at (913) 385-5589. Classified ads will also be posted online at The p.m. Carryouts will be available from noon 469-8453, or visit the Web site at: pork dinner from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Nov. For information or to register, call the of - 963-9896. Leaven’s Web site: www.theleaven.com. - 3 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for www.neksme.org. 9 in the parish center. The cost is $7.50 for fice by Nov. 5 at (816) 444-7090 or Janet children under 10. There will also be a raf - adults; $3.50 for children 12 years old and Cozad at (816) 741-2696. fle for a hand-stitched quilt. under. 7 The PTO at Xavier Elementary Project Rachel is offering weekly sup - We are grateful to have served this community since St. Bernard Parish, 1102 8th St., School, Leavenworth, will host a fall din - St. Mary’s Church, St. Benedict, will port groups throughout October in the KC 1929 and we are proud to continue the Skradski Family Wamego, will host its stitch ‘n’ stuff ner on Nov. 7 at the Riverfront Community host its annual pancake breakfast from metro area for those hurting from an bazaar on Nov. 2. Lunch will be served Center, 123 N. Esplanade St., Leavenworth. 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 9. A freewill of - abortion. Registration is required. For in - Tradition of compassion and caring. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be a coun - Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 7:30 fering will be collected. All are welcome! formation, call Patricia at (913) 621-2199 Helen Skradski try store, a cakewalk, bingo, children’s p.m., followed by bingo at 7:30 p.m. or 1 (888) 246-1504. All calls are strictly games and a raffle. For information, call St. Ann Church, Effingham, will host a confidential. Funeral Director Sharon at (785) 456-2994 or Pam at (785) The Johnson County Unos will hold ham and beans and chicken noodle din - 456-9529. their monthly meeting and potluck din - ner on Nov. 9 in the parish center. Serving ner at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 at St. Pius X begins at 11:30 a.m. A freewill offering will St. John the Evangelist Parish, 2910 Church, 5601 Woodson, Mission. Bring be collected. Carryouts will be available; Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will host a meat casseroles, salads, vegetables or call (785) 833-2268. I Calendar items must be re - smothered steak dinner from noon - 5 desserts — enough to feed 8 — or $5 to pay ceived nine days before the publi - p.m. on Nov. 2. The cost is $7 for adults; $3 for your meal. The Altar Society of St. Leo Parish, cation date. E-mail submissions are for children under age 10. Carryouts are 1340 First Ave. East, Horton, will host its preferred; send to: jennifer@t he SKRADSKI FUNERAL HOME available. St. Agnes Parish, 5130 Mission Rd., annual chili soup dinner from 11 a.m. - 2 leaven.com. Roeland Park, will host a bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the church center. There 340 N. 6th • Kansas City, Kan. 66101 • (913) 371-1404 14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 A Day of Enrichment for Married Couples MARK MY WORDS CHRISTOPHER WEST President MOST REVEREND JOSEPH F. NAUMANN You can’t always trust your eyes “In the Beginning: Rediscovering Editor the Beauty of Your Marriage” REVEREND MARK GOLDASICH, STL Here’s a snippet of a which Jack places in a carved-out [email protected] turnip. (Apparently, Jack loved turnips H recent conversation and never went anywhere without Church of the Ascension Parish Managing Editor between my mom and I. one.) Thus, with no place to go, Jack 9510 W. 127th, Overland Park ANITA M cSORLEY continues to roam the earth to this [email protected] “What’s that over by the hedges?” day. He’s known as “Jack of the Saturday, November 15 asked Mom. Lantern” or simply “Jack o’lantern.” 8:30am (Mass) - 4:00pm Senior Reporter “Oh, it’s just a skull,” I replied, “and (When Irish immigrants came to JOE BOLLIG there’s a whole bunch of bones down America, the turnip in the legend gave $55 per couple (includes workbook & [email protected] by the steps.” (the legends differ on the exact time). way to the plentiful pumpkin.) lunch for each person) Now the only time two sane people Naturally, the devil agrees. No, things are not always what they Production Manager can have an exchange like this without After the specified time, the devil appear. The simple Halloween decora - Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. Go to www.archkck.org TODD HABIGER screaming in terror or running to call comes to collect Jack’s soul while he is tion of lighted pumpkins can actually [email protected] 911 is at Halloween. (By the way, the walking down a country lane. Jack teach a valuable lesson: Live different - to register or phone Mary Anne at 913-721-1570. skull and bones were from an elabo - agrees to go, but only after convincing ly than Stingy Jack! Advertising Representative rate display of spooky things over at the devil to climb a tree and get Jack a A year or so ago, one of the shut-ins JENNIFER SIEBES the neighbor’s, blown into Mom’s yard juicy apple there. Once he’s up the of the parish handed me a clipping that [email protected] by last Sunday’s powerful winds.) tree, Jack carves crosses around its outlined how to live a good life: Drink, Christopher West will present his talk titled, Things are not always what they ap - trunk, thus trapping the devil once steal, swear and lie. Reading further, I Reporter “God, Sex, and the Meaning of pear. again. This time, in exchange for his discovered that things again were not KARA HANSEN Take jack o’lanterns, for example. freedom, the devil forfeits all claim to [email protected] what they first appeared to be. To get Life…An Introduction to Pope Pumpkin carving is based on an an - Jack’s soul. into heaven: Circulation cient Irish myth about a character When Jack eventually dies and • Drink from the “everlasting cup” John Paul’s Theology of the [email protected] named Stingy Jack. One night he runs comes to the gates of heaven, he’s re - each day. into the devil at a local pub, where fused entrance, based on his life of • Steal a few moments to help Body” Intern Jack offers his soul in exchange for a drinking, stinginess and deceit. So, someone who is in worse shape than Seán T.D. Kane drink. Gleefully, the devil turns him - Jack heads down to hell, seeking ad - you. self into a coin to pay the bartender. As mission. The devil, true to his word, • Swear, with God’s grace, to be a St. Michael The Archangel Parish Catholic Press Association Award Winner soon as he does, Jack snatches the coin says he made a deal with Jack and thus better person today than you were yes - 14201 Nall Avenue, Leawood 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and puts it in his pocket, right next to a can’t take his soul and let him in. He terday. Friday, November 14 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, silver cross. The cross prevents the suggests that Jack head back to earth • Lie down at night and put yourself 2006, 2007 devil from returning to his original instead. into the hands of God, thanking him 7-9:30pm. form. Because the road back is so dark, for his care and blessings. Jack promises to free the devil from Jack pleads with the devil for some - Not living this way? Well, that’s Archbishop Edward O’Meara Award Winner The talk is appropriate for everyone college-age and older. 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, this predicament, on the condition that thing to light his way. He hands him an something to really be scared about. 2002, 2003 he not bother him for up to ten years ember straight from the fires of hell, Admittance is free.

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POSTMASTER : Send address changes to The Leaven, ince we observe All from the dead because of their Jewish 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109. For change Souls Day this Sunday, belief in the resurrection. of address, provide old and new address and parish. S On the other hand, the mystery cults Subscriptions $18/ year. Periodicals postage paid at any Gospel reading from were all based upon historical myths set Kansas City, KS 66109. in a timeless past. The characters who the Mass of the Dead may played the principal roles in those narra - be used. tives were personified forces of nature, SCRIPTURE READINGS not real persons. The idea of resurrection I have chosen Jn 12:23-28, because arose from observing the life cycle of na - THIRTY-FIRST WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME I believe that it reflects the change of The earth would come to life again and ture. seasons. bear fruit. Sunday’s Gospel reading can shed Nov. 2 It was an imposing scene. The priest Those initiated into the mysteries of some light upon this discussion. Some THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE held up a stalk of wheat. It glistened Eleusis believed that they also would Greeks have approached Jesus to speak FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS) golden yellow in the beam of sunlight share in this cycle of death and resurrec - with him. Since they had come to Wis 3: 1-9; Ps 23: 1-6; Rom 5: 5-11; Jn 12: 23-28 flashing through a hole in the ceiling. tion. They looked forward to life after Jerusalem to worship at the feast, they The sight contrasted sharply death promised by the myth. most likely were converts to Judaism Nov. 3 with the darkness surrounding THE COMMEMO - During the first part of the from paganism. Even if they had not been Martin de Porres, religious the crowd of onlookers. They RATION OF ALL 20th century, some biblical initiated into the mysteries of Eleusis, Phil 2: 1-4; Ps 131: 1b-3; Lk 14: 12-14 were initiates into the myster - THE FAITHFUL scholars noticed a resemblance they would have known something about ies of Eleusis. As they gazed on DEPARTED between the Christian belief in it. In light of that, Jesus’ words resonate Nov. 4 the wheat, they recalled the (ALL SOULS) Jesus’ death and resurrection in a particular way: “Unless the grain of Charles Borromeo, bishop myth of Demeter, the goddess Jn 12: 23-28 and the Greek mystery cults, wheat falls to the ground and dies, it re - Phil 2: 5-11; Ps 22: 26b-32; Lk 14: 15-24 who personified the vegetative such as that of Eleusis, which mains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, life force, and her daughter were popular when Christianity it produces much fruit.” Nov. 5 Persephone. was just beginning in the eastern Jesus uses the metaphor of the grain Wednesday According to the story, Hades, king of Mediterranean. of wheat to explain what his death will Phil 2: 12-18; Ps 27: 1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14: 25-33 the underworld, had carried Persephone Those scholars, part of the history-of- bring. Through his death on the cross, off to be his wife. Mourning the loss of religions school, argued that the Greek many will find eternal life. In contrast, Nov. 6 her daughter, Demeter caused the vege - mysteries influenced the development of the mysteries of Eleusis looked upon the Thursday tation to shrivel up and turn dormant. Christianity, with its belief in a dying god wheat as representing the vegetative life Phil 3: 3-8a; Ps 105: 2-7; Lk 15: 1-10 No grain grew, and the people had no who rose to new life and similarly force. Death and resurrection formed food. promised the believer life after death. part of the cycle of nature, for human be - Nov. 7 But Zeus, the king of the gods, inter - According to those scholars, Christianity ings as well as for vegetation. Friday vened and implemented a compromise was basically a new Greek mystery cult. But for Christians, resurrection will Phil 3:17 - 4:1; Ps 122: 1-5; Lk 16: 1-8 between Hades and Demeter. For one That theory is now largely discredit - come from the Lord of nature. It is a gift third of the year, Persephone would stay ed. Scholars point out that Christianity is from God, through Jesus Christ. It de - Nov. 8 with Hades and winter would prevail based upon a historical event, the death pends upon our faith in him. Saturday over the earth. The remaining two thirds of Jesus. It focuses upon an actual person Phil 4: 10-19; Ps 112: 1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16: 9-15 of the year, Persephone would return to whose existence is not disputed, even if Father Mike Stubbs is pastor of her mother and the earth would enjoy some doubt his divinity. The disciples St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lansing and has a the seasons of spring, summer and fall. were receptive to the idea of Jesus’ rising degree in Scripture from Harvard University. 16 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • OCTOBER 31, 2008 Appointment With the recommendation, consent and permission of Father John Welch, O.Carm., the Prior Provincial of the Order of Carmelites, Father Chris Kulig, O.Carm., is appointed parochial vicar (associate pastor) of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth, effective Dec. 1. Correction Father Dennis Wait’s name was in - advertently omitted from a list of con - celebrants in a story about the 150th anniversary Mass on Sept. 21 at St. Mary-St. Anthony Parish in Kansas City, Kan.

Veterans Day observance set for Nov. 11 LENEXA — Veterans, family mem - bers and friends are invited to a special observance on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery here, at 83rd and Quivira. The brief ceremony will include a Leaven photo/Susan McSpadden flag-raising, patriotic music, a recogni - Prayers for life tion of veterans, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps. Small flags will be L Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann cele - brated the monthly pro-life Mass on Oct. available for gravesite decorations. 18 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in The Veterans Memorial that was Kansas City, Kan. Following Mass, the dedicated earlier this year features archbishop led a procession to a monuments and flags representing the Wyandotte County abortion clinic where five branches of the Armed Forces. he led those gathered in praying the Family and friends can remember and rosary. honor veterans by arranging to have their names engraved on the granite walls adjoining the monuments. Praising Call to Share Catholic Cemeteries has recently Dana Nearmyer, consultant for evange - added a special monument at the L lization and Catholic formation, gives a memorial to recognize Merchant presentation about the annual Marines. Adjacent to the memorial is a Archbishop’s Call to Share campaign to section dedicated for the burial of vet - pastors during a luncheon on Oct. 22 at erans and their spouses. Savior Pastoral Center. For more information, call Catholic Cemeteries at (913) 371-4040; send an

Leaven photo/Joe Bollig e-mail to: information@catholic cemeterieskc.org; or visit the Web site at: www.catholiccemeterieskc.org.

Providence Medical Center Around hosts book signing KANSAS CITY , Kan. — Providence Medical Center here will host a book the signing for the public and the op - portunity to meet Archdiocese local Sister of Charity of Leaven- worth and author, Sister Marie Brinkman. The book sign - ing will be Nov. Sister Marie Leaven photo/Anita McSorley 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby, lo - Keynote cated at 8929 Parallel Pkwy. A book L Dr. Laura Heap gave her keynote address, signing also will be held for hospital entitled “Daughters of God: Made in His employees and volunteers. Image and Likeness,” at the Day of Boundless Sister Marie will present a brief dis - Joy gathering of women on Oct. 18 at Savior cussion of her new book, “Emerging Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. Frontiers: Renewal in the Life of Women Religious, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 1955 to 2005.” Sister Excellent Marie has been a Sister of Charity of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann pre -

L Leavenworth for more than 50 years sents the Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and serves as the historian of her reli - School of Excellence Award to Andrea gious community. Hillebert, principal of Mater Dei School in “We are delighted to welcome Topeka. The award was given at the annual Sister Marie to Providence,” said Sister Gaudeamus dinner on Oct. 18 in Overland Jennifer Gordon, SCL, mission integra - Park. tion associate. “She is a remarkable woman and an outstanding author, and I can think of no better way to cel - ebrate the 150th anniversary of our Leaven photo/Susan McSpadden first Sisters’ arrival in Leavenworth.”