www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 32, No. 18 december 10, 2010 A fireproof faith The new St. Ann Church in Effingham is dedicated By Joe Bollig Leaven staff

FFINGHAM — Gene Hegarty nearly shed a tear as the bell was rung for the last time be- fore it was removed the fire- Eweakened tower of the 111-year-old St. Ann Church here. The burning down of the venerable structure on April 21, 2008, was a ter- rible shock. But there were nothing but smiles on Dec. 5 as that same bell was rung in the tower of the new St. Ann Church at the conclusion of a dedication Mass. It was a bright but cold day when parishioners and other members of the community gathered in the church hall and then processed to the new church’s front door, led by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, pastor Father Benjamin Tremmel, OSB, and the other concel- ebrants. Building committee co-chairman Duane Coder presented the key to Arch- bishop Naumann, who then handed it to Father Benjamin, who promptly opened the doors to the congregation. The parishioners responded to the loss of their church in 2008 with com- mitment, faith, and dedication. It gave the parish new strength, said Hegarty, president of the parish finance commit- tee. “[Building the new church] united us,” said Hegarty. “It appears to me that now we have more vitality in the parish. I’m totally impressed with the younger people, how they grabbed ahold of this project. I’ve been here 77 years, and I feel good about our parish. I’m im- pressed with where we’re going.” Archbishop Naumann was the main celebrant and homilist of the dedication Mass. Concelebrants included Benedic- tines Father Benjamin, Abbot Barnabas Senecal, Abbot Ralph Koehler, Abbot Owen Purcell, Father Denis Meade, and Father Jeremy Heppler. Msgr. Gary Ap- plegate was master of ceremonies. In his homily, Archbishop Naumann praised parishioners for their determi- nation to rebuild their church, congrat- ulated them for doing so in a relatively short period of time, and expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support that came from the entire community of Effingham — Catholic and non-Catholic alike. “Today, we celebrate the completion of the building of this beautiful church, and we dedicate it to the glory of God,” he said. “With all the challenges of fi- nance and construction behind you — or at least most of them — we give thanks today for this building, which stands truly as a striking symbol of the priority this parish, St. Ann’s, gives to God.”

The archbishop also thanked Father Leaven photo by Joe Bollig Benjamin for his outstanding leader- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann joined members of St. Ann Parish in Effingham on Dec. 5 for the dedication Mass of the new church, which replaced the previous century-old structure destroyed by fire on April 21, 2008. The archbishop congratulated the pastor, Father Benjamin Tremmel, OSB, for his Turn to “beautiful” on page 15 leadership, and the parishioners for their determination to rebuild. 2 archbishop THE LEAVEN • DECEMBER 10, 2010 THE LEAVEN • December 10, 2010 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Distorted media coverage reveals a surprising irony hile driving home of another. He characterized it as Stamped out perhaps “a first assumption of respon- Archbishop Naumann’s Wone night listening sibility, on the way toward recover- weekly calendar to a British Broadcasting ing an awareness that not everything is allowed and that one cannot do Dec. 11-12 This Marian art can’t be licked Corp. (BBC) “World News whatever one wants. But it is not really Mass and pastoral visit — St. Ann, Hiawatha the way to deal with the evil of HIV Report,” I first heard the infection. That can really lie only in a Dec. 13 On display media claim that Pope humanization of sexuality.” Adoration and Benediction with Bishop Below is a sampling of Phil Jensen’s And so, these are the factors that help Ward High School — Cathedral of St. Peter, artwork on display at Savior Pastoral It is important to note that Pope Kansas City, Kan. Benedict XVI had modi- and lead to real progress: our twofold Benedict uses the example of a male Center. fied the Catholic Church’s effort to renew humanity inwardly, to prostitute, implying that his comments The Shepherd’s Voice recording give spiritual and human strength for are directed toward homosexual activ- position on condoms. proper conduct toward our bodies and ity where there is already no possibil- Dec. 14 The report was based on an excerpt those of others, and this capacity to ity of openness to engendering new Administrative Team meeting from the book, “Light of the World: suffer with those who are suffering, to human life. The individual is already Priests Personnel meeting The Pope, the Church, and the Signs of remain present in situations of trial.” involved in a severely disordered be- the Times.” The book is the publication In “Light of the World,” Seewald re- havior that by its nature is incapable of Southern Region planning meeting — of an extended interview of Pope Bene- calls the severe criticism that the Holy fulfilling one of the essential purposes Sacred Heart, Ottawa dict XVI by Peter Seewald, a veteran Father endured for these statements of sexual intimacy — the potential German journalist. I was confident that and observed: “In Africa you stated creation of new human life. In this Dec. 15 the report was inaccurate and anxious that the church’s traditional teaching context, actions to prevent conception Donnelly College board meeting to have the opportunity to read the has proven to be the only sure way to are irrelevant, because there already is actual words of the pope that had trig- stop the spread of HIV. Critics, includ- Dec. 16 no possibility. Steering Committee meeting for Southern gered such an interpretation. ing critics from the church’s own ranks, The pope is obviously not granting Region While reading the Holy Father’s object that it is madness to forbid a any measure of moral approval to ho- book, I was impressed by the author’s high-risk population to use condoms.” mosexual behavior or, for that matter, Dec. 18 difficult and penetrating questions, Pope Benedict responded by reit- any sexual intimacy outside the marital Mass for nocturnal adoration group — which the Holy Father answers with erating that the church is doing more covenant. The Holy Father is straining All Saints Parish, Kansas City, Kan. clarity and charity. I was amazed again than anyone else both to prevent AIDS to find some glimmer of hope in a mor- and again at how thoughtfully and and to care for those with AIDS: “She ally dismal circumstance. One com- Archbishop Keleher’s insightfully the pope responded to (the church) is the only institution that mentator compared the Holy Father’s weekly calendar the vast array of questions, several of assists people up close and concretely, example of a male prostitute using a which were inspired by the more con- with prevention, education, help, condom to a bank robber who does Dec. 11 26th anniversary as a bishop troversial events of his papacy. counsel, and accompaniment. . . . The not use a gun. These actions reduce Leaven photo by Joe Bollig On the Holy Father’s pilgrimage to church does more than anyone else, the risk of harming others, but they do Dec. 14-15 A boyhood hobby of stamp collecting and a love of painting has led Phil Jensen to create an unusual exhibition of watercolor paintings of Marian stamps Africa, during an in-flight press confer- because she does not speak from the not alter the moral reality that robbing Ethical Review Board from nations and provinces around the world — even North Korea. The stamp paintings are the first of rotating art exhibits at Savior Pastoral Center. ence, a journalist, who first character- tribunal of newspapers, but helps her banks is wrong or that sexual intimacy ized the Catholic Church’s methods of brothers and sisters where they are outside of marriage is intrinsically evil. Dec. 15 ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Who and send them in for a box of foreign Advent and art addressing AIDS as being perceived actually suffering.” The Holy Father had already identi- Cardinals’ dinner — Chicago is the woman who has ap- stamps. Savior Pastoral Center will present an as “unrealistic and ineffective,” then Then he reiterated what he had said fied the trivialization of sexuality as peared on more postage “You’d get these in the mail and paste evening of Advent preparation and art asked the Holy Father if he intended to in Africa: “We cannot solve the prob- one of the primary reasons we are Dec. 17 stamps than any other? them into books, and it was a great deal from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21. The Catholic Way program taping address the African AIDS epidemic. lem by distributing condoms. Much fighting an AIDS epidemic. It is not Is it Marilyn Monroe? of fun,” said Jensen. “The stamps were The evening will begin with vespers Pope Benedict responded with more needs to be done. . . . As a matter following the church’s teachings — (1) KThe Queen of England? not valuable.” and a rosary at the large chapel at 6 p.m., Executive Ethical Review Board — New candor: of fact, you know, people can get con- abstaining from sexual activity outside York Lady Liberty? One of his first stamps was a red followed by a reception and opportunity “I think that the most efficient, most doms when they want them anyway. of marriage; 2) monogamy; and 3) None of those, according to Phil and yellow one-mark stamp, printed in to meet the stamp artist, Phil Jensen. truly present player in the fight against But this just goes to show that condoms fidelity within marriage — that is fuel- Dec. 19 Jensen, a longtime stamp collector and 1920, from Bavaria, Germany. It depicts The event is free and all are welcome, AIDS is the Catholic Church herself, alone do not resolve the question itself. ing the AIDS epidemic. Federal prison Mass member of St. Ann Parish in Prairie Vil- the image of the Madonna and Child. but donations are accepted. To RSVP by with her movements and various More needs to happen. . . . The fixation No, just the opposite. The conditions lage. Many years later, as an adult, he Dec. 17, call Martha at (913) 721-1097, or organizations. . . . I would say that this on the condom implies a banalization that created the social environment The woman who has graced taught himself to paint, but send an e-mail to: [email protected]. problem of AIDS cannot be overcome of sexuality, which after all, is precisely for the AIDS epidemic to erupt and sexual revolution, still craves the more postage stamps than any By Joe Bollig always continued his stamp merely with money, necessary though the dangerous source of the attitude continue have been fostered by those pope’s approval. other is the Blessed Virgin Leaven staff collecting. Finally, about eight it is. If there is no human dimension, of no longer seeing sexuality as the asserting that chastity, monogamy I encourage you to read “Light of Mary, Queen of Heaven. months ago, he combined his although he’s bought from other deal- if Africans do not help [by responsible expression of love, but only a sort of and fidelity are passé. It has been the the World” in its entirety. It reveals And he should know. Not only has he two hobbies and began to paint the col- ers as well. behavior], the problem cannot be over- drug that people administer to them- promotion of homosexual activity as a man who is a great intellectual, a collected more than 850 stamps from lection on display now. He spent about Some stamps are unusually shaped, come by the distribution of prophylac- selves. This is why the fight against the moral and the denial of a binding com- master teacher, a dedicated priest, but 197 countries and provinces depicting three or four days per painting. or are a collector-type stamp sleeved in tics: On the contrary, they increase it. banalization of sexuality is also part mitment and openness to the creation first and foremost a devoted disciple the Blessed Mother, he has reproduced The paintings found their way to a larger souvenir sheet, perforated so “The solution must have two ele- of the struggle to ensure that sexual- of new human life as integral to sexual of Jesus Christ who has been trans- 44 of these stamps as enlarged water- Savior, after Jensen showed the collec- the stamps can be removed. ments: firstly, bringing out the human ity is treated as a positive value and to intimacy between a man and a woman formed by his love and mercy. It is color paintings. tion to its new director, Tim Chik. “The hardest stamp to get is from dimension of sexuality — that is to enable it to have a positive effect on the that continues to encourage high-risk from this perspective of one who has The watercolors, in fact, are now on Chik then invited Jensen to mount North Korea,” said Jensen. “You can’t say, a spiritual and human renewal whole of man’s being.” behavior which has left millions either encountered the risen Jesus that the temporary display on the west main an exhibit of his watercolors — the first get anything out of North Korea. After that would bring with it a new way of It was against this backdrop that dead or suffering. Holy Father offers with humility and chapel wall at Savior Pastoral Center in in what Chik hopes to be a regular fea- two years of trying, I found a [French] behaving toward others; and secondly, the Holy Father expressed the hope The distorted media reports regard- love the beauty and truth of the Gospel Kansas City, Kan. ture of the center. guy with three. He said, ‘They aren’t true friendship offered above all to that perhaps the use of a condom by “a ing this matter reveal a great irony: to a confused modern world. Reading The paintings, many of which depict “I find them fascinating — the vari- perforated,’ and I said I didn’t care and those who are suffering, a willingness male prostitute” might be the begin- A secular culture, which claims the “Light of the World” will, among many the Nativity or the Madonna and Christ ous ways that Mary is depicted around would take them anyway.” to make sacrifices and to practice self- ning of a moral breakthrough in show- Catholic Church has become irrelevant other benefits, make you proud that Child, will remain on display through- the world and [how] people iden- But it’s Jensen’s art, rather than denial, to be alongside the suffering. ing some minimal regard for the safety and embraces uncritically the so-called Benedict XVI is our pope. out the Advent and Christmas season. tify Mary in their own time and in the the stamps themselves, that has gotten “I’ve always had a strong love for the world,” said Chik. Chik looking to the future. Virgin Mother,” said Jensen. “But [the Some of the stamps are quite un- “It’s an exciting, new development,” idea to paint] came to me as I read an usual. The Bavarian stamp, among his he said. “We’d like to establish a rotat- article that said she appeared on more earliest, has risen in value quite a bit be- ing exhibit of art — Catholic art — that stamps than any other woman in the cause of its relative rarity. Nearly every celebrates our heritage in the arch- world. I don’t know how many, but a country in the world has made a Mar- diocese and the greater church. We’re heck of a lot.” ian stamp, except for a few Muslim na- proud of the Catholic [artistic] heri- Jensen, now retired, has been col- tions and, inexplicably, Denmark. tage. Art and Catholicism have always lecting stamps since he was 10 or 11. The collector has purchased most of been closely linked. We’re excited to be He’d cut off the tops from cereal boxes his stamps from a dealer in Milan, Italy, a part of that.”

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The did it mean I didn’t enjoy my priesthood.” TOPEKA — A pro-life vigil might seem ular pastor. couple was married in Greenville, S.C., like a strange start to the Advent season. Don’t call him the “new guy,” how- Father Tom Hesse, 73 on Oct. 19, 1960. Their children and their But this year, Pope Benedict himself ever. He’s a veteran who has done spouses are: Jay and Melony Brownawell, called on dioceses around the world to and seen it all. And now, he’s retired. when someone visited me. I felt sup- parishioners and those in the hospi- and Brett and Jamie Oswald. They also join him in opening the new liturgical But retirement hasn’t taken him ported.” tals.” have four grandchildren. year by praying for the protection of all out of the game. Father Hesse’s empathy for hard- Like most retired priests, he nascent human life. The archdiocese has 24 retired working pastors is shared by 80-year- doesn’t miss much of his former role, Ben and Jean (Spellman) Maimer, The archdiocese responded with two priests, not including those who be- old Father George Seuferling, who except the relationships he had with members separate prayer events — one led by long to religious orders. Some of now lives in Meriden. parishioners. of St. Philip Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at Mater them are ill and no longer exercise He retired in 2001 as pastor of “It’s a really strong and beautiful Neri Parish, Dei-Holy Name Church in Topeka; the their ministry. Others, however, fill a Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, relationship I feel I don’t” have as a Osawatomie, other by Archbishop Emeritus James P. vital role in the life of the church in but now he’s a substitute celebrant retired priest,” said Father Kearns. “I will celebrate Keleher at St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. the archdiocese. When pastors need for Masses almost every weekend. have good relationships, but it’s just their 60th The vigils featured vespers, adoration, an extra hand or a substitute, the re- “I like to do it,” said Father Seufer- different. To a degree, I miss [being a wedding a rosary, Benediction, and a homily by tired priests step forward. ling. “I was a pastor once, and I know pastor], but not enough to go back to anniversary the presider. One such priest is Father Tom how desperate you can get. And it’s a being a pastor.” on Dec. 16. The couple was married at St. In his comments, Archbishop Nau- Hesse, 73, now living in Lecompton. big part of my spirituality, preparing Without these retired yet active Mary Church in Kansas City, Kan., on Dec. 16, mann discussed the meaning of the word His last assignment as administrator homilies.” priests, some Catholics — those in 1950. Their children and their spouses are: “nascent” and the many threats to early at Holy Family Parish in Eudora end- That’s not to say he’s not enjoying prisons, nursing homes, hospitals Kathleen Allen, Ann Feuerborn, Neil Maimer, life in our society, including abortion, ed five years ago. retirement. There’s a lot of fulfill- and campus ministries — would have Vivian Maimer, Mary Maimer, Michael embryonic stem-cell research and artifi- “My practice of ministry helps me ment to be found in it, he said. fewer opportunities to receive the Maimer, Mark and Cheri Maimer, and Paul cial fertility techniques that often result appreciate my priesthood,” said Father “Being retired has freed me up to sacraments. and Heidi Maimer. They also have 18 grand- in the destruction of extra embryos. Hesse. “The day I retired, I didn’t just be a priest,” he said. “I wasn’t trained Another priest filling an important children and six great-grandchildren. A trip “Nascent is not a word that is used drop off a cliff not to be seen anymore, to be a CEO, but a pastor has to do a niche is Father Robert Burger, 87, to Branson, Mo., is planned to celebrate. frequently in ordinary conversation,” he nor did it mean I didn’t enjoy my priest- lot of that. Now I can spend a lot of who now lives at Villa St. Francis in said. “It is derived from the Latin word hood.” time in prayer and writing homilies, Olathe. Sister Sheila O’Neill, SCL ‘nasci’ — meaning ‘to be born.’ It is de- Father Hesse celebrates Mass at [and] work at the prison, the House “My job is sacramental minister at LEAVENWORTH — Sister Sheila O’Neill, fined as: ‘coming into being’ or ‘being various parishes twice a week and on of Prayer or campus ministry. I don’t the Villa,” he said. “I take care of all a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, died born’ or ‘beginning to form, start, grow most weekends. The pace is even now have to do administration. It’s a the [sacramental needs].” Nov. 24 at Exempla-Saint Joseph Hospital or develop.’” Leaven photo by Marc Anderson picking up, though, as the church en- whole new priesthood.” Although his “parish” is a small in Denver. “The Holy Father has chosen to focus Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann prays the rosary between seminarians Mark Ostrowski (left) and Luke Doyle (right) during the Nov. 27 Vigil for Nascent ters one of its busiest liturgical sea- He also celebrates Mass every six one, he is greatly appreciated by his Sheila Aileen the prayer of the entire church on the Human Life held at Mater Dei-Holy Name Church. The vigil was held in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s invitation for Catholics worldwide to join him in sons, with additional reconciliation weeks at the Topeka women’s prison, fellow residents. He helps them to O’Neill was born on worldwide need to renew the respect for praying for the protection of every human life. The pope led a similar vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Within the archdiocese, a second vigil was led services. and at the Catholic Campus Center at grow spiritually and, in turn, experi- Oct. 16, 1931, in Rock the sanctity of human life from its very by Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher at St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. “I don’t do weddings or funerals Washburn University, Topeka. ences that growth himself. Springs, Wyo., to beginning — its earliest stages,” he con- unless they are private or for my rela- Sometimes it seems that very little “I think [spiritual growth] is my James tinued. “The very fact that Pope Benedict “Jesus once said, ‘I have come that ther. We have it from on high — from the day,” continued the archbishop. “I single tives,” he said. “I celebrate quite a few changes. primary interest these days,” he said. obituary E. and XVI recognized a need for such an out- they may have life and have it to the God who created us and breathed into us out only one unfortunate fact that can- Masses and a few penance services.” Father Thomas Kearns, who now “I don’t know how much longer God Helen Agnes Beatty pouring of prayer underlines the many full,’” said the archbishop. “That meant an immortal soul.” not be denied: Our society has so trivial- But Father Hesse’s ministry is also lives at Blessed Sacrament Parish is going to give me life. I’m the sec- O’Neill. threats to the sanctity of human life in the full human life — from the tiniest Later in his homily, Archbishop Kele- ized sexual activity and so successfully just one of presence — he particular- in Kansas City, Kan., celebrates the ond-oldest priest in the archdiocese.” She entered the our time.” human embryonic cell to the last breath her expressed his concern for the United separated it from its natural companion ly likes to visit pastors assigned to the same Mass schedule he’s had for his Even so, Father Burger under- religious community Elsewhere in his homily, Archbishop we take. It also means that he would give States and how it seems to straying more — i.e., wholesome married life — that farthest reaches of the archdiocese. entire priesthood. stands that his ministry is an impor- of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on Naumann reflected on the timing of the up his life on the cross so that we might and more from God’s ways. it has led to millions of abortions and to He knows firsthand that visits from “I would say this is a very good tant one. His fellow retired priests Aug. 18, 1950, and, as Sister Mary Gabriel, Holy Father’s request. someday enjoy eternal life.” “Isaiah once spoke of his people the experimentation with the very begin- fellow priests are always welcomed time for my priesthood,” said Father agree. made her profession of vows on Aug. 15, “We might ask ourselves why the Holy “This truth is affirmed from the begin- who were straying from God’s way as if nings of life.” by pastors isolated in a rural com- Kearns, 76, whose last assignment as “We fill a very important role,” 1952. She taught at schools in Missouri and Father summoned us to prayer for this ning by the church,” he continued. “But it they were living beneath a dark cloud The archbishop concluded his re- munity with no other Catholic priests pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Paola said Father Kearns. “The pastors say Kansas and cared for children at Mount St. intention at the beginning of Advent,” is not just a Catholic thing — it is a grand which blinded them from the truth,” he marks with a prayer that all might grow nearby. ended six years ago. that, and I know the archbishop feels Vincent Home in Denver, later returning he said. “I think that the Holy Father has human reality. said. “I think much of America and the in awareness of the great beauty of hu- “It’s a goal of mine during retire- “I’ve been very fortunate,” he con- that way. All of us who are retired, I there as director of volunteers. asked us to pray for nascent human life “Even our forefathers, who penned Western world now walk beneath that man life. ment that I visit other priests as I tinued. “I have good health and con- think, feel fulfilled in our ministerial In 1966, Sister Sheila became acting at the beginning of Advent because of the the beautiful Declaration of Indepen- same cloud that darkens their minds “And so on this Advent night and would have liked to be visited by tinue to enjoy celebrating the Mass. roles. All of us are doing things to post mistress for Xavier, which served the nature of this season and the events so dence, could glimpse it as they pro- and hardens their hearts — so much through the intercession of his Blessed them,” said Father Hesse. “I visit It’s simpler — I don’t have meetings various degrees. These are different University of Saint Mary and the mother- central to our salvation that we remem- claimed that it was an inalienable right to so that they justify denying the inalien- Mother,” he prayed, “we beg for his Holy them because I think it’s important or the responsibility of budgets or ways of helping out that helps the house. In 1975, she began a long associa- ber at this time.” have life. . . . ‘Inalienable’ means that it is able right to human life and do so to the Spirit, who brought life to her womb, to support them. I was out there for collecting money, so I can spend church and makes us more fulfilled.” tion with Exempla-Saint Joseph Hospital, During the vigil in Shawnee, Arch- a right that is inherent in the very nature most innocent of God’s creatures: the that he might enlighten our world to the quite a while, and I always enjoyed it more time visiting people, especially first in the business office and later as bishop Keleher reflected on the threat to of being human — it is not a right that nascent unborn.” beauty of all human life and give it the sacristan in the hospital chapel. human life both within the United States the state gives us. “I think many factors have made this respect it deserves.” and around the world. “And it cannot be taken from us, ei- situation so common in our culture to-

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That can be a challenge,” said said Gary Pratt, CFNEK associate di- ing of the Catholic Foundation Edwards. “The extra set of hands in the KANSAS CITY, Kan. — It’s just a little rector of planned giving. “We’ll help ATCHISON — When the economy of Northeast Kansas on Nov. 4 at classroom to help with anything from word, but it means so much: ask. any parish that shows interest [to] get went south, the federal government cut Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas daily routines, to communicating with If you don’t believe it, consider this started on year one of the five-year plan, grants for elementary school tutoring, City, Kan. leaving districts struggling to find a re- the students during lab times, to work- true story about a church in North Car- which is to create the infrastructure [of placement for the program. ing with them on individual academic olina. It was told by keynote speaker philanthropy] in the parish culture.” School officials in Atchison, familiar skills — it helps in all areas.” James K. Kelley at the annual meeting Most active Catholics are faithful sup- with the Benedictine College Hunger She said the 20 students in her class of the Catholic Foundation of Northeast porters of the church all through their Coalition’s work with the needy, called look up to the Benedictine College vol- Kansas (CFNEK) on Nov. 4 at Savior Pas- lives, said Knop and Pratt. They make Richard Coronado, the group’s faculty unteers as teachers and show them the toral Center in Kansas City, Kan. sacrifices and give out of their income advisor, and asked for help. same respect they do the other teach- A well-off, elderly couple had been because of their love for the church. His students readily agreed to fill in ers in the room. She also noted that, for faithful members of their church for Through planned giving, though, they as tutors, signing up for 30-minute shifts some of her students, getting the one-on- years and had always given generously. have the opportunity to make a much throughout the week. one attention makes a huge difference. Upon their death, however, they left $5 greater impact by giving with their as- That was 1991. She has seen the evidence: The extra million to a museum — and nothing to sets. Now, nearly 20 years later, the pro- attention has turned students around, their church. Mystified, a member of the “We’re trying to help people live their gram is still flourishing. even when they have a combination of church’s staff asked their daughter why. Catholic faith with a planned gift,” said But what does tutoring have to do behavior and academic problems. The answer was astoundingly simple: crease in confirmed planned gifts, and to bring the Planned Giving Initiative to Pratt. with hunger? Photo by Steve Johnson “I have four or five Benedictine Col- They hadn’t been asked. No one at the the addition of 65 new, confirmed names their location. Bringing planned giving to a parish is Dani Moody, a Benedictine College freshman, reads to preschoolers at Atchison Elementary School. “It is consistent with long-term alle- lege students this year who are really re- church talked about it, and the couple to the Catholic Legacy Society. “What we are trying to do — system- not difficult. viation of hunger,” explained Coronado. Benedictine College students signed up Dani Moody, a freshman in the pre- liable,” she said. “For instance, this year didn’t know it was a possibility. “The work actually began [in 2008] atically, methodically — with our plan “All [parishes] need is a very small “We’re helping to keep kids in school as tutors came at an opportune time for nursing program at Benedictine College, we had a field trip. One [Benedictine] The CFNEK is working to make sure when we decided to do this project,” is to work regionally with parishes and committee that meets three to five times and giving them the opportunity to learn the elementary school, which has more volunteers an hour on Mondays and student came in an hour early to go with that “ask” isn’t forgotten through its said Lesle Knop, CFNEK executive direc- schools to develop legacy societies and a year,” said Knop. “They don’t need a lot the skills that will allow them to prosper than 900 students from pre-K to 5th Wednesdays in Amy Edwards’ preschool us and another one surprised me and Planned Giving Initiative, which was tor. “There was a big, behind-the-scenes endowment committees,” said Knop. of events or to reinvent the wheel. We and take care of themselves as they grow grade and a 40 percent at-risk popula- class. met us at [the location] to help out.” launched as a pilot program in six par- effort to focus on planned giving. It was “We have a ‘toolbox’ of things they need have the methodology.” up.” tion. “I only have one class on Mondays The students are generally self-start- ishes and two schools a year ago, and part of our core mission to enhance es- to do.” “All the pilot parishes are ready to Each year, anywhere from 35 to 50 tu- “For a variety of reasons, we have a and Wednesdays,” said Moody, a mem- ers, according to Edwards, and don’t which Kelley praised on Nov. 4. tate planning and planned giving in the “It’s very simple, in steps,” she contin- help them,” Knop continued. “We now tors sign up to help at Atchison Elemen- high population of at-risk students this ber of St. Joseph in Shawnee. “So I do an need a lot of direction from the teaching “I love your mission,” said Kelley. archdiocese. [How to create] a culture of ued. “They can’t do everything at once. have a network from the foundation tary School. This year there has been a year,” said Thomas Sack, principal of hour instead of a half-hour. The Hunger staff. They fill whatever need is neces- “Your mission is to foster a culture of philanthropy in the archdiocese was the But we want to work with parishes to board and the pilot parishes ready to surge of volunteerism, with more than Atchison Elementary School. “We need Coalition is going to do another sign-up sary. planned giving across the Archdiocese question the [CFNEK] board asked.” build the foundation of . . . a five-year help sustain and launch Catholic legacy 70 students giving at least 30 minutes as many Benedictine students as pos- for next semester but, regardless, I’m go- “They’re not coming because they of Kansas City in Kansas, where all prac- The pilot program was so successful plan to create a culture of philanthropy societies. It’s our goal that every parish once a week. Many volunteers work sible to come over here and address kids ing to come back. I love the kids.” have to,” said Edwards. “They’re coming ticing Catholics have updated wills that that the CFNEK is now seeking to ex- and planned giving in each of those en- and school have one.” more — some putting in as many as six one-on-one. Edwards has worked with Benedic- because they want to. include charitable gifts.” pand the Planned Giving Initiative to all tities, based on the best practices that For more information about the hours a week to help struggling elemen- “They really need that mentoring tine students in her classroom for the “You can really tell that they’re here The Planned Giving Initiative’s pilot Catholic parishes and institutions of the we’ve learned from our pilot program. Planned Giving Initiative, call the CFNEK tary school students keep up with their from an older student who says, ‘Hey, past seven years. She said the extra help for the kids.” program began on June 30, 2009, and archdiocese. To this end, the CFNEK has We’re ready to launch.” at (913) 647-0325, or visit the founda- reading and math lessons. you’re important and I’m going to help is important to her as well as the young continued to June 30 of this year. The developed a “planned giving toolbox” The CFNEK will contact each parish, tion’s Web site at: www.cfnek.org. The fact that a record number of you.’” students. result was a more than 300 percent in- that parishes and other entities can use but parishes don’t need to wait. Listen, Pray, Love by Gerald Schiffhorst

do not listen or understand” (Mt 13:13). magine yourself in a subway sta- Frustrated by many people’s lack of atten- tion, more than once Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear” (Mk 4:9). The Gospels contain numerous varia- tion at rush hour. As you’re hurry- tions on this imperative to pay attention. The repeated use of “behold” often seems to be a call to stop and listen: Something important is about to happen. So, too, the ing to the trains along with every- influential Rule of St. Benedict, father of Western monasticism, begins with the word “Listen!” The way to make listen- ing prayerful, writes the contemporary body else, a young man is playing Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast in “Listening Heart,” is to let go of self and be “Giving full aware of God. a beautiful melody on his violin. An act of love attention to Would you stop to listen? Many people beginning their exposure to this type of prayer often see silence as the ideas and If you knew beforehand that the seem to be listening, but most tend to be thirty minutes of real communication to emptiness or absence; in fact, contempla- young man was the world-famous violin- so anxious to find an opening to speak that clear the air when misunderstandings oc- tive silence evokes presence. Words don’t ist Joshua Bell and that the violin he was they’re not really listening at all. cur. To know you can speak without inter- last, but silence does. Ordinarily, silence concerns of playing was a Stradivarius valued at $3.5 Genuine listening requires the virtue ruption for a set period means you might means being quiet and passive. But sacred million, would you stop and listen then? of patience and the ability to slow down actually be heard. silence is active. Of course, our attention IYou may think that if a master violinist the rush of our thoughts so we can pay full to the silence, our awareness of it, makes were playing a classical masterpiece on a attention to another, knowing our turn to it prayerful, just as we have to be attentive another priceless violin, everybody would notice. respond will come. This type of listening is to those we listen to. But when the Washington Post staged this hard and takes practice, so it’s not a habit Listening One way to define prayer is to think exact experiment in a Wash- many people develop. of it as total attention. Giving a friend full attention takes effort; giving atten- ington, D.C., Metro station Gerald J. Schiffhorst, Giving full attention to person is a in January 2007, thousands the ideas and concerns of tion to prayer is even more demanding. professor emeritus of to God As Steindl-Rast points out, listening to a rushed past Mr. Bell. Only six another person is a form of English at the Univer- friend requires the gift of our presence; it people stopped to listen. love, a source of happiness, We listen best to those we know, and sity of Central Florida, means suspending our preoccupations so If the transcendent beauty a type of prayer. It requires we get to know them by listening to them. form of love, is the author of several we can be fully present to another. To give of the music offered to com- what Jesus emphasized in If we learn to give loving attention to oth- books and numerous someone else attention is an act of love. muters that morning is a the first beatitude: poverty ers, this habit of listening can carry over articles on literature So, too, with prayer: We give up our ego symbol of a divine moment of spirit. “Blessed are the to our relationship with God. Listening and spirituality. for a time, losing ourselves and resting in breaking into our world and poor in spirit” reveals that deeply to a friend or family member is one a source of God. Our silent attention to God is an act being ignored, it’s easy to see emptying ourselves of ego by of the many ways of encountering God. of love; God’s silent presence with us is an how disconnected we’ve become from the putting our own needs aside is the essence Two of the more traditional ways of lis- even more beautiful act of love. This is the present. The here and now has almost no of love. This is what we do when we de- tening to God come from the monastic tra- goal of contemplative prayer, which takes power to hold us. Each of us is hurtling on vote time to another so that we can under- dition. The first uses the wordless prayer happiness, place wordlessly in our hearts. To be in the subway of our daily routine toward a stand that person by listening deeply to of contemplation. Thomas Merton called the timeless present of contemplation is future of more appointments, obligations, him or her: We show that person our love. contemplation “listening in silence.” What to be in God’s time. and distracted busyness. Real listeners are people who have are we listening for? The Catholic mysti- Most of the people who attend my re- a type of How busy we can become, how preoc- learned to overcome the fear we all have cal tradition would respond: We hear the treats on contemplative prayer want a cupied with ourselves and disconnected that we won’t “get our oar in” the conver- voice of God that comes as a wordless in- time to be quiet, slow down, and pay atten- from one another — and from God. How sation or that we must keep one eye on vitation to be in his presence. The scrip- tion to the here and now. They learn that can we be prayerful or pursue anything the person talking and one on the clock tural basis for such contemplative prayer prayer is much more than asking God for prayer.” resembling spirituality if we are so over- so we can make our next appointment. is the example of Jesus, who often fled to help with problems; it is about asking to booked we have no time for the reality of But to listen well, we have to respect the the mountains to be alone in the silence of be in God’s presence by being fully aware the present moment? other person in a two-way conversation; God and who advised us, “When you pray, of the here and now. The most rewarding we have to look at the other person as if go to your inner room, close the door, and and powerful way of praying is simply lis- he or she were the only other person on pray to your Father in secret” (Mt 6:6). tening to the gentle whisper of God that Earth. In taking time to draw others out, The second tradition is the ancient Elijah heard. (See 1 Kgs 19:11–13.) we make them feel we understand who prayer practice of lectio divina (sacred Listening God speaks to us every day. To hear his they really are. Isn’t this what we all seek: reading), in which we read a line of Scrip- voice, we have to climb out of the dark to be known for who we are, to be loved? ture and reflect on God’s invitation to subway of our tightly scheduled lives and Some years ago my wife Lynn and I listen to his word. Fundamental to this to others silently enter the light of God’s present re- learned a simple strategy we still use when practice is silence. The body is still, the ality. Since the voice of God comes in un- The problem of not listening well is thorny issues arise in our marriage: We set mind is quiet, limited to turning over the expected ways that don’t always involve found in all walks of life. Health profes- aside a period when both of us can discon- scriptural word or words until we let go words, we have to be open to it in the con- sionals are rarely taught to listen to pa- nect from the outside world, sit side by of all words and enjoy resting silently in templative listening of silence or in the tients, and many teachers struggle to lis- side, and face each other. Each of us then the presence of God. In “New Seeds of voices of those we love. ten to their students amid the competing takes whatever time we need to talk while Contemplation,” Merton says that prayer busyness of the classroom. Models of gen- the other listens, not interrupting (unless usually begins as petition but ends in the From the November 2010 issue of Lig- uine listening are rare in the media: pun- to ask for clarification). Then the roles are wordless contemplation of God, who is be- uorian magazine. Reprinted with permis- dits on TV news shows tend to fire ques- reversed. yond all language and knowing. sion of Liguorian magazine. For subscrip- tions at guests and interrupt their answers When we have shared this listening When asked why he used parables in tion information, visit its Web site at: before their commercial sponsors inter- strategy with others, they are invariably his preaching, Jesus responded that many www. liguorian. org. rupt them. In social settings, people often amazed at how easy it is to use twenty or people “look but do not see, and hear but 10 nation THE LEAVEN • december 10, 2010 THE LEAVEN • december 10, 2010 world 11 Friends recall commitment of Pakistan’s president wants to women slain in El Salvador Iowa Trappists Sanctuary revise blasphemy law MELBOURNE, Fla. (CNS) — December 2 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pakistan’s presi- marks the 30th anniversary of the martyr- dent may not have the political strength dom of Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, lay close chapter needed to abolish the anti-blasphemy law missionary Jean Donovan and Maryknoll open amid that places Christians at risk, but he has Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, the four promised to try to revise the law, said Car- churchwomen of El Salvador who were on farming dinal Jean-Louis Tauran. The cardinal, presi- savagely brutalized and killed for spread- clash between dent of the PontificalC ouncil for Interreli- ing the good news and teaching people to gious Dialogue, spent four days in Pakistan By Sister Carol Hoverman read and pray. In October 1980, El Salva- in late November and met there with Presi- Catholic News Service dor was experiencing civil unrest, repeated dent Asif Ali Zardari, he told Vatican Radio military coups and finally civil war.A mid dealers, police Dec. 1. “He demonstrated great interest in PEOSTA, Iowa (CNS) — Farmers the death squads and countless disappear- the Holy See’s position on religious free- from miles around gathered at the New ances, the four churchwomen attempted By Lise Alves dom,” the cardinal said. President Zardari Melleray Abbey farm south of Dubuque to bring life to the communities they Catholic News Service has formed a commission “to reexamine the Nov. 20 for a historic auction that served. “Dorothy had a true and genuine blasphemy law with a view toward possibly marked the end of farming as a means concern for people,” said Sister Martha SAO PAULO (CNS) — Even as in- eventually abrogating it,” Cardinal Tauran of support for the Trappist community. Owen, a former missionary partner of tense gunfire between drug traffickers said. “I told the president and everyone else On the cold sunny morning, potential Sister Dorothy. “She was always open to and law enforcement authorities in late I met that Christians in Pakistan are under buyers climbed in the cab of the trac- both sides of an issue — trying to bring November lit up Rio de Janeiro’s sky, the impression that they are considered tors and examined the well-maintained CNS photo/ Karen Callaway, Catholic New World CNS photo/Paul Haring light, not heat, to the issue. The preferen- Father Serafim Fernandes made sure second-class citizens,” Cardinal Tauran said. equipment that worked the 2,000 acres VOLUNTEERS SET UP NATIVITY SCENE — Members of the God Squad set up the outdoor creche VIEW OF SOLAR PANELS AT VATICAN — Solar panels are seen on the roof of the Paul VI audi- tial option for the poor was in her heart the doors of the Sanctuary of Our Lady The country’s blasphemy laws make insult- of cropland owned by the monastery. at Chicago’s Daley Plaza for the official opening of the city’s Nativity scene Nov. 27. The God ence hall at the Vatican Dec. 1. The 2,400 solar panels on the roof were installed in 2008 even before we went. She felt the needs of Penha remained open. ing the Quran, the sacred book of Islam, an Abbot Brendan Freeman, who spoke Squad, which is made up of volunteers from Chicago-area parishes, has set up the outdoor thanks to the work of Bonn, Germany-based Solar World. The Vatican is now open to the idea of the poor so deeply within herself that “The sanctuary has been and will al- offense punishable by life imprisonment, to the crowd before the auction, said creche scene annually for the past 25 years. of having an electric-powered popemobile. she identified with them.S he was willing ways be open for those who seek com- while being found guilty of insulting the it was a “bittersweet day for us, as all to sacrifice anything.S he offered herself fort,” the priest said. He has taken care Prophet Mohammed brings an automatic through our history we have been farm- for the violence to stop.” Sister Martha of the church perched atop one of the death sentence. The Catholic Church, other ers,” summarizing the 160-year tradi- had shared a one-room hut with Donovan. city’s highest cliffs (“penha” in Portu- Christian groups and human rights observ- tion that was coming to an end. “Jean had a call there and tried to fol- Bishop Hubbard urges Senate Crucifixion relics stolen from guese) for the past 14 years. ers repeatedly have complained that making Factors in the decision included the low that,” she said. “She was easy to be The sanctuary is one of the city’s an accusation is so easy and disproving it is costs involved in farming, low prices around. She was involved with the young most famous landmarks, attracting visi- so difficult that the blasphemy law is often paid for crops and the fact the abbey people and totally committed to the kids. tors from all parts of Brazil. Many climb abused as a way to harm a Christian with has fewer members and those who do to ratify START during session shrine in southern India Jean was everybody’s sister and daughter its 382 steps on their knees in thanks- whom one has a complaint or grudge. live there are getting older. parish that was elevated as a shrine in and maybe God had exactly that in mind.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — Citing the Under the previous START pact, which By Anto Akkara giving for prayers answered. The first monks came to Dubuque 2008, told CNS that the parish sacristan Catholic Church’s concern for the sanc- expired in December, both countries re- Catholic News Service Because of its strategic location, how- from Ireland at the invitation of Bishop noticed the theft when he opened the South Korean church leads tity of human life, the chairman of the duced their strategic arsenals to 2,200 ever, the church also attracts drug traffick- Service for unclaimed cremains Mathias Loras and established New church early Nov. 30. U.S. bishops’ Committee on Internation- weapons each. BANGALORE, India (CNS) — Three ers from the nearby crowded Complexo drive to abolish death penalty Melleray Abbey in 1849. They support- “They (thieves) did not touch the of- gives deceased ‘back to God’ al Justice and Peace called on U.S. sena- “Nuclear weapons are a grave threat historic relics of crucifixion preserved at do Alemao slum. The traffickers find the ed themselves through the sale of farm fertory box with a lot of cash,” the priest SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — An organiza- STURGEON BAY, Wis. (CNS) — The prayers tors to set aside politics and ratify the to human life and dignity,” the bishop a 10th-century church under the Syro- church’s towers the perfect place from animals and crops raised on their acre- said. “They also uprooted the centuries- tion representing the Catholic Church joined recited Nov. 18 at St. Joseph Cemetery new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. said. “Nuclear war is rejected in church Malabar Irinjalakuda Diocese in India’s which to monitor police activity below. age, which includes 600 acres of prairie old five-metal cross on top of the taber- a Seoul street campaign seeking to abolish were identical to any other Catholic funeral Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Alba- teaching” because it targets innocent ci- Kerala state were discovered missing Nov. During the two-day confrontation given to them by Bishop Loras and 600 nacle but did not take it away.” capital punishment in South Korea. Members rite. But this service, led by Father Carl ny, N.Y., speaking on behalf of the U.S. vilians, threatens to spew radiation far 30. between Brazilian armed forces and acres they bought for $1.25 an acre. Built in 928, the shrine is one of the of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea’s Schmitt, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged and wide, and would cause untold dev- Police are investigating the disappear- drug traffickers, the sanctuary main- Abbot Freeman told how the early oldest Catholic churches in India. Its ar- Subcommittee for the Abolition of Capital was different. The funeral service was senators in a Nov. 29 letter to approve astation. ance of the relics from the Holy Cross tained its daily Mass schedule. Father monks sold hogs to William “Hog” Ryan chaeological department oversees the Punishment helped organize a Nov. 30 event for the unclaimed cremains of 33 people, the treaty known as START during the The bishop added that the treaty Shrine Church Mapranum in Irinjalakuda. Fernandes said that although slum in nearby Galena, Ill., who sold pork to preservation of historical parts of the old with Amnesty International and other human donated to St. Joseph Cemetery by Huehns lame-duck session in the final weeks of would be a step toward further coopera- “Everyone is stunned here as the sa- residents were weary of going outside the Union Army during the Civil War. church, which was largely dismantled rights groups to mark the International Day, Funeral Home and Forbes Funeral Home 2010. tion internationally to limit the spread of cred relics have been stolen,” Bishop during the gun battle, many took to the But eventually the economy took its in 1989 to make way for a spacious new Cities for Life/Cities against the Death Pen- of Sturgeon Bay. Many of the remains had Citing earlier statements by both Pope nuclear weapons and nuclear material. Pauly Kannookadan of Irinjalakuda told streets to attend Mass. toll. “Prices went way down,” the ab- church. alty. Campaign participants joined in street been at the funeral homes for decades. “A Benedict XVI and the bishops’ confer- “Military experts and former national Catholic News Service Dec. 1. Residents have seen violence in the bot continued, “and we don’t have the Since police collected fingerprints performances and sent postcards to lawmak- lot [of the cremains] were just unclaimed ence, Bishop Hubbard called ratification leaders have come together across party The stolen relics include what is slum increase throughout the past five monks to do the fieldwork anymore.” At from the altar shortly after the theft ers urging them to abolish the death penalty, and for a number of reasons,” said Father of the arms control accord critical “be- lines to support the new START treaty,” believed to be a piece of the cross on years, paralleling a surge in drug traf- one time in years past, there were 150 was discovered, pilgrims have offered reported the Asian church news agency UCA Schmitt. “The funeral homes did their cause it is a modest step toward a world Bishop Hubbard wrote. “Leaders from which Jesus was crucified, a blood stain ficking and gang activity. Father- Fer monks so there was no shortage of able- prayers continuously seeking the return News. South Korea stopped implementing diligence in trying to find family members with greater respect for human life.” both parties, diplomats and military of Christ and a piece of the towel with nandes complained that city officials bodied workers. of the relics. the death penalty in December 2007, but the first.”A s the priest said during the service, Bishop Hubbard’s letter pointed to experts argue that the treaty does not which his face was wiped during the Pas- never gave the slum complex the atten- In his younger days, Abbot Freeman Police officials hinted that the theft country’s capital punishment law remains no one in attendance knew the deceased, statements that Pope Benedict and the constrain U.S. missile defense and that sion. tion it deserves, making it an easy tar- said he also worked on the farm, but of the sacred relics, venerated by many on the books. At a special Mass at Hyehwa- but everyone understood it was a way to U.S. bishops have made welcoming announced investments in our nation’s The shrine houses a letter from Pope get for hoodlums. now the average age of the 35 monks including Hindus and Muslims, was dong Church in a busy part of the city, Bishop “give them back to God.” According to Todd the treaty, which was signed April 8 in nuclear weapons infrastructure will keep Leo XIII confirming the authenticity of The priest explained how he often who live in the monastery is 70. the handiwork of black magicians who Matthias Ri Iong-hoon of Suwon, president of Huehns of Huehns Funeral Home, giving Prague by U.S. President Barack Obama our nuclear deterrent safe and reliable.” the relics that reached the church in Sep- talks with the young men who terrorize The monastery also has 1,200 acres thrive in the area. the bishops’ Committee for Justice and Peace, the cremated remains a dignified resting and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev “The U.S. bishops’ conference is urg- tember 1887. slum residents and force them to keep of timber, and this renewable resource However, M. P. Dinesh, superinten- warned that demand for capital punishment place was the main reason he contacted St. as well as long-standing support within ing strong bipartisan support for the new “We have no clue regarding this quiet about their illegal activities. With will help to support the community as dent of police in the Thrissur district of would continue as long as the laws remained Joseph Cemetery earlier this year. All but the church for nuclear arms control. START treaty because the treaty makes theft,” said Bishop Kannookadan, who neighborhood’s unemployment rate at their nationally-known casket produc- Kerala under which Mapranam falls, in force. “Now and forever, executions must one of the cremains were identified, and The treaty would commit the two na- our nation and world safer by reducing spent several hours Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 20 percent, the highest in the city, he tion business continues to grow. The told CNS Dec. 1 that investigators had no stop,” Bishop Ri said. “Demand for executions after unsuccessful attempts at uniting them tions to reducing their strategic arsenals nuclear weapons in a verifiable way. We at the shrine where hundreds of stunned said the men have little opportunity for monks will maintain a few acres to “specific clue yet about the identity and will continue whenever brutal crimes happen. with families, the funeral homes decided to to 1,550 warheads deployed on long- urge the Senate to take up the new START faithful gathered. work and are attracted to the easy mon- grow produce for themselves. Father Joji Kallingal, vicar of the motive behind the crime.” ey made from selling drugs. The laws should be abolished as soon as pos- approach the Catholic cemetery. range missiles, bombers and submarines. treaty without delay,” he concluded. sible,” he urged.

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For a free consultation, call your pro- sprinkler system, trash and recycling. All appliances credited to the library when you use a The Shawnee Knights addition, the principal at St. Patrick is expected to Hand-mopping; a Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269 12-18 Old-fashioned cleaning - fessional organizing handyman, Kevin Hogan, M. Ed., included. New exterior paint Sept. ‘10. Located near voucher, which can be printed from the of Columbus, along with Shawnee Com- implement a comprehensive marketing initiative to consistent, thorough job every time! Years of expe- today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; references. Visit the 138th and Kenneth Rd. $249K. Call (913) 515-5789. school’s Web site at: www.stasaints.net. munity Services, will host a Christmas increase school enrollment. In order to be successful rience; excellent references. Special occasion, party Web site at: www.KOATINDUSTRIES.com. Online purchases can benefit the library clothing drive from Dec. 12 - 18. Warm Father Greg Hammes will celebrate the at this effort, the principal will need to have an ener- and holiday cleaning. I make a great gift! Call Sharon Lawrence - 3 BR, 3 BA, updated ranch-style as well. Visit the Barnes and Noble Web used clothing in good condition, bed- archdiocesan monthly pro-life Mass at 8 getic and creative approach to reaching the entire St. at (816) 322-0006. For Sale Tile and painting - Complete tile and paint home with full basement (half finished). New furnace site at: www.bn.com/bookfair. Enter a.m. on Dec. 18 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Patrick community. ding, and household appliances can be repairs and renovation. Ceramic, porcelain, certi- and AC, remodeled kitchen, new chimney, new roof, – Serves 579 students in American Girl-type solid wood doll furniture book fair ID # 10100006 during the donated from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 11110 W. Church, 44 N. Mill, Kansas City, Kan., fol- Curé of Ars, Leawood, Mortgage rates have never been lower!!! fied limestone tile master. Complete interior paint private backyard with patio, gorgeous sunroom/ grades K-8 and employs 39 teachers. The preschool Considering a refinance or new home purchase? - Heirloom quality, built to last a lifetime. 48 years checkout process. 67th St., Shawnee. For information, call lowed by a rosary procession to an abortion services and drywall texture finishes. Over 20 years office. Excellent location near St. John the Evangelist is comprised of 57 students and 2 teachers. The Curé Call today to see how much money you can save. experience. Many types of beds – trundles, daybeds, (913) 268-7746. clinic four blocks away. Eucharistic adora- experience. Fully licensed. Service 7 days a week. Parish and the Catholic campus center. To view, visit of Ars community is looking for an excellent commu- We make mortgage loans easy and hassle-free. canopy, bunk, and four-poster. Tables and chairs, The Knights of Columbus of Good tion is available for those not processing; Contact Mike at (913) 488-4930. Member of Church the Web site at: www.tom-harper.com. 855 Avalon Rd. clothes bars, and a very rare, ornate old-fashioned Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, will host a Benediction concludes services at 9:45 a.m. nicator, a vibrant, faith-filled principal with excellent Evening and weekend appointments available. $189,900. Stephens Real Estate, call (785) 218-6351. of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park. two-piece school desk. Plus beautiful custom-made spaghetti dinner following the 5 p.m. educational and administrative skills to maintain and Members of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa. 16 A healing Mass, sponsored by build upon the strong Catholic identity and academic Call Kurt or Angie at Approved Mortgage Inc. bedding. Open house from noon - 5 p.m. on Dec. 11 Mass on Dec. 11 in Seuferling Hall. The archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, Thank you to all my customers for a great Classic Leawood ranch - Lots of new features programming that is a hallmark of the school as well (913) 599-0004 and 12 at 5619 Widmer Rd., Shawnee. Quantities are cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Curé St. Agnes Parish, 5250 Mission summer! We’re looking for indoor work. We can — roof ’10, HVAC ’07, windows ’05 — for this 2 BR, 2 21 as effectively address future challenges. An equal housing lender. limited. For information, call John Hember at (913) ages 5 - 12; children under five eat free. of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. Rd., Roeland Park, will host a Christmas do bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling. BA, one-car garage property located at 2015 W. 84th Principal applicants must be practicing Catholics KS mortgage number MC0002252 631-4060. Member of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee. Proceeds will benefit the El Buen Pas- concert, featuring concert pianist Hum- Includes floors, cabinets, doors, windows, -sheet Terr. Park-like lot with mature trees. Expansive feel to Father Dennis Wait will preside; fellowship and hold (or be eligible for) an administrative license tor community recreation center in El rock, painting, and wood rot. You name it – we can the living/dining combo with shady views of charm- follows. berto Sierralta, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21 in from the Kansas State Department of Education. In- Available for ages K - 12 and college lev- For sale – Two cemetery plots at Resurrection Tutoring - do it; just ask. Christmas lights, too! We’re reasonably ing backyard. French doors open onto back deck. Salvador. There will also be a raffle for the church. Freewill offerings will benefit terested individuals should complete the principal el. Sessions are customized to fit the student’s needs. Cemetery, Lenexa. $1150 each. Call (913) 271-7524. priced, fully insured. Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. Separate den off updated kitchen. Hardwoods under a Sony PlayStation 3 with move/motion Prince of Peace, Olathe the poor of the parish. application available on the Web site at: www.arch For information, call (913) 206-2151 or send an e-mail carpet. Wheelchair accessible. $159,900. Call (913) detection. kckcs.org. Applications are due by Jan. 7, 2011. Ques- to:[email protected]. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. 908-2841. The Johnson County Unos will host bin- tions may be directed to Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, super- porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and JoCo and southern KC metro area. Call Pat at (913) 963- St. Columbkille Church, Blaine, will go from 1 - 3 p.m. on Dec. 21 in the Father intendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Kansas Bankruptcy - When debt becomes overwhelming, new equipment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel 9896. Ottawa home - 3 BR, 3 BA ranch. Full fin. walk- Parish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 393- host a Christmas fiesta from 8:30 a.m. Burak Room at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 City in Kansas, at (913) 721-1570 or, via e-mail, at: seek professional help. Experienced, compassionate out bsmt. Across from country club. Easy access to - 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the fellowship Mission Rd., Leawood. [email protected]. Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confidential, no 2042. Woodbright - A very affordable alternative to I-35. Next to park. $149,950. MLS#1692987. Call Betty hall at the United Methodist Church, obligation consultation, call (913) 422-0610; or send an refinishing, refacing or replacing stained cabinets and Birzer, Reece & Nichols, at (785) 418-5701 or (785) Westmoreland (due to the demolition The Diocese of Wichita is seek- e-mail to: [email protected]. Administrator - woodwork. The average kitchen only costs $500. 18 229-8890 or visit: www.betty birzer.com. and construction of our parish hall). ing an administrator for All Saints School, Wichita, for years experience. Call Woodbright at (913) 940-3020. Roommate There will be homemade goodies sold the 2011 - 12 school year. Candidates must be practic- Counseling - Topeka Three-acre building lots - Located just 15 min- ing Catholics; be eligible for Kansas licensure as an Marriage and family, child, teen, personal by the pound, craft booths and lunch The bereavement support group at Adept Home Improvements utes south of Olathe on I-35 at exit 198. Shawnee Es- Mature woman - To share my home. Retired administrator; promote a standards-based instruc- Shunga Creek Mental Health available. Prince of Peace Parish, 16000 W. 143rd Where quality still counts! tates subdivision, just south of the Wellsville exit. Two or working; will consider student. $500/month; in- St., Olathe, will meet from 7 - 8 p.m. Jan. tional program; and possess strong interpersonal Call Ken Zweig, LSCSW at (785) 969-5308. Basement finishing, lots available. $26,000 each or possible trade. Owner cludes cable, telephone, Internet and all utilities. Call and organizational skills. Interested candidates may on Dec. 16 in the faculty lounge. Guest Kitchens and baths, financing possible. Call (913) 980-3559. Theresa at (913) 768-4323. contact Dan McAdam, director of staff services, Cath- Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. 12 An Advent prayer service in speaker Harold Ivan will discuss practi- 6 Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Atchi- Electrical and plumbing, the Taizé tradition will be held from cal holiday survival ideas. Light refresh- son, will host a one-day retreat, entitled olic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. Olathe home - Very large 5 BR, 4-1/2 BA home Licensed and insured. 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Sanctuary of “The Christian Call To Prayer: Rediscov- 67202. Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2011. in excellent condition! Largest lot on quiet cul-de-sac ments will follow. For information, call (913) 599-7998 Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 presented by Foley’s Lawn Care in Prince of Peace Parish. Perfect for a large family. Entertainment Donna Kaberlein at (913) 829-5320. ering The Angelus,” Sister Youth minister - Most Pure Heart of Mary Par- Now scheduling fall cleanups. Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For infor- Eleanor Suther, OSB, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Carpet direct – We cut out the middle man and Two-story hardwood entry with French door open- ish, Topeka, is seeking a youth minister. This position Providing you with mowing, overseeding, aeration, mation or to register, call Julie at (913) on Jan. 6. The cost is $50. For information bring the showroom to you! The best place to see ing to formal dining and versatile fifth bedroom (or New Years Eve all-city Catholic/Christian will lead our junior and senior high youth in develop- verticutting, gutter cleaning and mulching. 321-4673. your flooring is in your own home or office. Save 40 schoolroom) with full bath. Large kitchen and family singles dance - Beginning Experience will sponsor 17 The Johnson County Unos will or to register, call (913) 360-6151 or vis- ing their faith through the four pillars of discipleship: Serving Johnson County for over 10 yrs. - 80% on carpet and hard surfaces. Residential and room open at back of home with rear staircase. Newly a fundraising dance in the parish hall at St. Patrick gather for 4:30 p.m. Mass on Dec. 17 at St. it the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/ hospitality, spirituality, formation and service. This St. Joseph parishioner. (913) 825-4353 commercial. For a free estimate, call Amanda at (913) finished basement with natural sunlight. Huge, fenced Church, 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Just The Daughters of Isabella, Little Flow- Pius X Church, 5601 Woodson, Mission. Din- sophia.html. person must be a faith-filled practicing member of www.foleyslawncare.com. 742-4003. yard with play equipment. Walk-in closets in large two blocks east of I-435 at the Nebraska Furniture er Circle No. 503, will host a Christmas ner will follow at Red Lobster, 9547 Metcalf, his/her parish and eager to work with young people. bedrooms. Separate laundry room with utility sink on Mart exit. Doors open at 8 p.m.; dancing from 8:30 party and buffet dinner at 12:30 p.m. on Overland Park. For information, call Dorothy Send a resume and cover letter to: Most Pure Heart Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth Notice: There will be no calendar in The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to main level. For information, call Janet Fournier, RE/ p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Tickets cost $30 in advance; $35 at Dec. 12 at Rossiter Hall, 204 S.W. 8th, Tope- at (913) 894-4399. the Dec. 24 issue of The Leaven. The cal- of Mary Search Committee, 1800 S.W. Stone Ave., To- and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or prob- your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and MAX First, at (913) 338-8482. the door. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and finger foods ka. All interested in participating in the gift endar will, however, be updated online peka KS 66604. lem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks will be provided. Music by Zepster the DJ. To order exchange are asked to bring a gift. at: www.theleaven.com. Send notices to: professional. Brad Grabs, Green Solutions of KC, (913) to texture repairs and skim coating. We provide pro- tickets, send a check or money order, payable to A memorial liturgy for de- [email protected]. Submissions Secretary - For St. Joseph School, Shawnee. 244-5838. www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. 18 may be mailed to: 12615 Parallel Pkwy., fessional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Vacation Zepster’s A to Z Party DJ’s, to: P.O. Box 14321, Kansas The Fatima rosary rally devotions will ceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on Positive people skills and computer expertise are re- Kansas City, KS 66109. Lead-certified and insured! Serving the metro since City MO 64152. For information, call (816) 292-2848 be held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Christ the quired. Applicants may send resumes, via e-mail, to Dec. 18 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Yard clean up 1997. Call (913) 768-6655. Ski Winter Park, Colo., this spring break! - or visit the Web site at: www.zepster.com/dances. Sue Carter at: [email protected]. Gutters and leaf removal 2/26/11 - 3/5/11. Pets are OK. Very nice condo. 2 BR, Insured and bonded. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA 2 BA, with kitchen and fireplace. Rent for $400 per For Blessed Sacrament Local parishioner. Free estimates. Part-time bookkeeper - *Commercial & residential week, or buy for $1200. To view, Google “Inn at Silver - Our Lady and St. Rose Church, Kansas City, Kan. Ap- Call (913) 620-6063. * Lawn renovation Creek.” Call (913) 649-7596. plicant must have basic accounting skills as well as * Mowing Villa St. Francis proficiency in Quickbooks, Excel and Word. 20 - 24 I am available to take Need a ride? Where to? * Clean-up and hauling Colorado ski vacation - Winter Park. 2 BR, 16600 W. 126th Street • Olathe, Kansas 66062 hrs. per week. To apply, call (913) 321-1958 or send you to your doctor’s appointment, hairdresser or * Dirt grading/installation sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center with Phone: (913) 829-5201 Fax: (913) 829-5399 an e-mail to: [email protected] by shopping. Maybe you aren’t driving anymore or just * Landscape design pool & hot tub. Bus to ski area. $125/night; $700/ Daily Mass in the Chapel at 10 a.m. Dec. 13. prefer a chauffeur; I’ll get you there. I can also run * Free estimates week. Call Joe Frederick at (913) 385-5589. errands for you or do the grocery shopping. Just give Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! • Medicare and Kansas Medicaid certified • 24 - hour nursing care • Dementia/Alzheimer’s unit St. me a call to discuss your needs. Johnson County only. Part-time bowling machine mechanic - Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 Hawaii vacation condo(s) - Spend two weeks • Physical, occupational and speech therapist on staff/ Rapid recovery • Nutritious Home cooked meals John’s Catholic Club, Kansas City, Kan., needs someone Call (913) 469-6211 or (816) 806-0564. this winter (Feb. 11 - 25) basking in the tropical sun on • Private and Semi Private rooms • Beauty and Barber Shop • 24 hour snacks to maintain a six-lane house in the men’s club. All late the beautiful island of Kauai. Two condos available – model 1960s Brunswick equipment. Call Kenny at (913) Therapeutic life coach - If you are tired, de- Caregiving each sleeps 4. Walking distance to the beach. $1200 a Affiliated with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas 788-9758. pressed, anxious, fed up or aren’t living the life week per condo. Possible trade. Private, local owner. of your dreams, therapeutic life coaching may Do you or your parents need help at home? - Call (913) 980-3559. Financial representative - Due to the success be the answer! Call Adrienne, a therapeutic life For as little as $60/week, Benefits of Home-Senior and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are add- coach, at (913) 568-5930 or visit the Web site at: Care can provide assistance with personal care, shop- ing financial representatives in the Kansas City and www.quantumchangetherapeuticcoaching.com. ping and many other daily needs. For details, visit our Wanted to buy Emporia areas. This position is ideal for a determined, Mention ad for a 50% discount. Web site at: benefitsofhome.com or call (913) 422-1591. high-energy, high-expectation, professional, self- Lionel trains – Any condition. Call Donald at disciplined, independent individual desiring to serve Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- (913) 485-6700. others, yet earn a better-than-average income. We Home Improvement panionship, care management, and transportation to provide top-rated financial products to our members the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and Antique/Vintage Costume Jewelry Base- and their families and will provide excellent benefits STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main ***Wanted to Buy*** * ment finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exte- and training. For information or an interview, contact caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daugh- Member St. Joseph Parish rior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replace- John A. Mahon, 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; or call ters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 ment and window glazing. Call for free estimates. Cell: (785) 364-5450. Laurie, Sara or Gary. (913) 579-1835; phone: (913) 491-5837; e-mail: smokey (Classified ads continued on page 13) [email protected]. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa. 14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • december 10, 2010 THE LEAVEN • december 10, 2010 local news 15 Mark my words Beautiful new sanctuary an expression of the priority of faith Continued from page 1 as a child backs a bank of vigil candles. Catholic Press Association These books will really stick with you The liturgical furniture is dark oak, ship throughout the process. He said with white marble topping the altar, Award Winner don’t want to brag, but I to be rebuilt, remodeled, redecorated or that Catholics build their churches and ambo, tabernacle and baptismal fount. 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, simply appreciated and savored. make them places of great beauty, not The floor is off-white ceramic tile with 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Imay be single-handedly Our primary spiritual book should, of to glorify themselves, but to be imper- insets of four-by-four-inch squares of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 keeping the coffers of the course, be the Bible. However, it can be fect expressions of their love for God. brown/red, highly polished granite. intimidating. These last two works can “We believe our churches are made The windows are Romanesque, with 3M Company overflowing. help make the Scriptures a better source very special by the One who makes him- arched tops. There is one large rose You see, I’m one of its best for guidance and prayer. self present here in the Eucharist,” said window behind the altar and 12 in fac- For many people, the Old Testament the archbishop, “the same one John ing rows of six on the walls. At the time customers when it comes is a great mystery and how it fits into our [the Baptist] prophesied about, who we of the dedication, only the Sacred Heart page essays, he helps readers exam- to Post-It notes. Christian life can sometimes be under- are unworthy to hold his sandals and be rose window and four other windows ine what it is to be human, how Jesus appreciated. Mary Katharine Deeley in his presence. were installed. The remainder will be And, deep down, I’m wondering if impacts and influences us in this life, admirably deals with this in “Mothers, “But he makes himself present here made and installed soon by Tobiason Quote of the Father James Martin, SJ, isn’t secretly on and ways to prepare for our final move Lovers, Priests, Prophets, and Kings” uniquely in the Eucharist to us, as well Studios of St. Joseph, Mo. the 3M payroll. I say that because one to be with God in eternity. Each entry (Liguori, 2010; 120 pges.; $10.99). as in the proclamation of the word of The rooms of the interior include a place where I use Post-It notes is to mark can easily be read while waiting for the Subtitled “What the Old Testament Tells God.” small half-basement storage area, vest- Week memorable passages in the books I read. coffee to brew or before drifting off to Us About God and Ourselves,” this book After the homily, the archbishop ing room, reconciliation room, and a The latest one by Father Jim, entitled sleep at night. looks at a number of Old Testament offered the prayers of dedication, in- multipurpose area that will serve as a “[Building the new “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every- The second work — “Moment by Mo- figures — like Jeremiah, “the prophet censed the altar and then anointed it Leaven photo by Joe Bollig cry room, bride’s room, and for eucha- Archbishop Naumann offered a prayer before receiving the church key, which he in turn gave to thing” (HarperOne, 2010; 420 pgs.; ment” (Ave Mara Press, 2000; 96 pgs.; who got a message from God in an art with sacred chrism. The walls were ristic adoration. pastor Father Benjamin Tremmel, OSB, to unlock the doors. In his homily, the archbishop said Cath- church] united us. It $25.99), is so good it’s put a huge dent $13.95) by Carol Ann Smith, SHCJ, and studio” — and helps readers understand also anointed. Afterward, the church An enclosed breezeway connects the olics make their churches beautiful as an expression of their love for God and the priority of faith. appears to me that now in my Post-It inventory. Eugene F. Merz, SJ — is “a retreat in them better. For each character, Deeley lights were turned on and the altar was church with the parish hall, for access Every holiday season, I recommend everyday life.” This wonderfully simple presents a short passage of Scripture, dressed. object that survived the 2008 fire in- dark brown oak. There is a choir loft, during all kinds of weather. we have more vitality a few books that have grabbed my at- work provides readers with 32 “mo- gives its backstory, explains its mean- Archbishop Naumann greeted pa- tact. The exterior is red brick with beige with rounded windows overlooking the The general contractor was Free tention. If you’re still searching for that ments” for prayer. Each contains Scrip- ing in everyday life, suggests reflection rishioners at the end of Mass, which cast-stone highlights. The design has a narthex. The cathedral roof features ex- Country Design of Atchison; the archi- in the parish. I’m to- special something to give someone on ture passages to meditate on, questions questions and closes with a prayer based was followed by a catered pulled pork mixture of Gothic and Romanesque el- posed wooden box-beams with arches, tect was HTK Architects, PA of Overland your list — something that will make an to pray about, a practical action, and on the person being explored. It’s highly dinner in the parish hall. ements. The roof is dark gray asphalt to echo the windows and other design Park. tally impressed with the impact long after the eggnog is gone and an examen prayer to say at the end of readable and makes the Old Testament The new church was built on the site composite. elements. The total cost of construction and younger people, how the Christmas tree is discarded — check the day. The book helps readers “attend come alive. of the old church. And although it isn’t The 8,700-square-foot interior has The altar area has blue walls and a furnishings was approximately $2 mil- out these titles. more deliberately to the gift of life and Finally, Paulist Press recently pub- a copy, it has an updated but traditional a spacious narthex (gathering space) maroon reredos, upon which a large lion. The parish incurred no debt thanks they grabbed ahold of Father Jim’s leads the pack. Subtitled to choose to reorient our lives to God in lished “The Catholic Prayer Bible” design that echoes the older structure. that features an off-white ceramic tile beige wooden crucifix is mounted. The to insurance on the old church, a suc- “A Spirituality for Real Life,” his book ways that make them more meaningful” ($29.95). Billed the “Lectio Divina Edi- The rectangular structure has a foot- floor with an inlaid dark brown/red, altar is handicapped accessible via a cessful fundraising campaign, and con- this project. I’ve been provides “a friendly introduction for and to “pause in the midst of any busy tion,” almost every page helps readers to print of about 60 by 110 feet. It has a polished cross. ramp behind the reredos. The altar fea- tributions from people from all faiths in the general reader” to the spirituality of time in order to be aware of yourself, pray better by means of a little box off to 75-foot bell tower, slightly shorter than The 240-seat sanctuary has a blue tures statues of St. Joseph and St. Mary. the community, as well as the archdio- here 77 years, and I feel St. Ignatius Loyola and shows “how to your desires, your longings.” the side of the Bible verses. The box con- the 1897 church. The bell is the only carpet and white walls. The pews are A statue of St. Ann and the Virgin Mary cese. The parish has 106 families. find God in everything and everything A new year is a time for resolutions. tains a short explanation of the verses, good about our par- in God.” Father Jim writes with clarity, Author James L. Papandrea asks: Do gives readers an idea to reflect on, pres- ish. I’m impressed with honesty and humor. Everyone, from a you feel your life is fragmented, disorga- ents a short prayer, and concludes with beginning pray-er to a seasoned pro, will nized, chaotic, too fast-paced? If so, his Concrete Work some action step. It links reading the Any type of repair and new work practical workbook will remedy the situ- where we’re going.” find much food for thought here. Scriptures with living out our faith. Driveways, Walks, Patios Since many people feel they’re too ation and bring life back into harmony. God wants to be a vital force in our Gene Hegarty , Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish busy to read, especially “dry and bor- “Spiritual Blueprint: How We Live, lives. These books can open up our Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 parishioner of St. Ann, Effingham ing” spiritual books, these next two will Work, Love, Play and Pray” (Liguori, hearts, in the midst of busy lives, to give See story on page 1 prove them wrong. “Reflections for Busy 2010; 144 pgs.; $16.99) leads readers to God that opportunity. 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Award winner Mike Scherschligt, founder and director of the School of Faith, was the 2010 recipient of the St. Rose Philip- pine Duchesne Award Nov. 21 at Sacred Heart Church in Mound City. The School of Faith offers doctrinal and spiritual formation for Catholics through catechetical programs that stress the call to prayer, virtue, and holiness of life. Pictured are: (from left) Sacred Heart parishioner Don Poole; Father Reginald Sal- danha, pastor of Sacred Heart; Scherschligt; and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig

Leaven photo by Susan McSpadden Honoring education The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison and the Ursuline Sisters of Paola were honored with a special Catholic Education Community Award on Oct. 30 by the Catholic Education Foundation at the annual Gaude- amus fundraiser. Above, representatives from the honored orders stand for a group photo. Stewardship Award winner Ann Ekis accepts a gift from Archbishop Naumann Nov. 21 on behalf of the family being named a stewardship award win- ner. The rest of the family are: (from left) Brian, Beth, Joel and James Ekis. They are parishioners at St. Michael the Archan- gel Parish, Leawood. Other stewardship award winners were: Carrubba and Grace Anthony, and Carl and Sherri Mayer, all

parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel; and James Sch- ood H abiger ramm Sr., a parishioner of St. Gregory Church, Marysville. The ori W award winners were honored following the Crosier Society Mass at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. eaven photo by L photo by eaven L