Southwest Kansas “Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty atholic and happiness.” — Floyd W. Tomkins CNewspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City www.dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Vol. LIII, No. 4 Sunday, April 15, 2018 Let us grow in prayer e often hear people say “I would like a deeper Some 120 women, men and children enter fully the Wprayer life.” But, how? ‘Come to the Water’ My favorite definition of prayer is Catholic Church at Easter Vigils held across the diocese “being aware of the presence of God.” God is with us always; if He wasn’t, we would cease to exist – Poof! But how do we deepen our awareness of the presence of Led by the Spirit our Loving Lord? + Most Rev. John This article continues our series B. Brungardt on the Good News: we need a Bishop of the Savior, He is Christ Jesus, who Catholic Diocese died and rose for us, who invites of Dodge City us to believe and respond, and who asks us to follow Him and His Church, not the world; and on Kingdom Living: How do we put this Good News of Jesus into practice? The start: Daily Prayer. Other definitions of prayer: -- Communicating with God: both speaking and listening, -- Using our voice, mind, heart, soul, hands/feet to show our love to God, and receive His love, -- A characteristic of prayer: “ceaseless” -- to pray at all times! St Paul: “Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18), or -- “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God” (CCC #2559). The Catechism lists five forms of prayer (CCC # 2623- 2649): 1. Prayer of Blessing (both descending and ascending), this form includes adoration of the Trinity. “With heartfelt love let us adore him” (Good Friday, Morning Prayer — MP— Intercessions). 2. Prayer of Petition, includes asking for forgiveness. “May we die with you, to rise with you in glory” (Good Friday, MP, Intercessions). 3. Prayer of Intercession, asking on behalf of another. “Help us to share your love to one another” (Good Friday, MP, Intercessions). 4. Prayer of Thanksgiving. “Thanks be to God” (last words at every Holy Mass). “We give you thanks for your great glory” (Gloria). 5. Prayer of Praise, simply because “GOD IS.” “May we offer you our joyful sacrifice of praise” (Easter Sunday, MP, Intercessions). My favorite little prayers of exhortation: -- “Jesus, help me.” -- “Mary, be with me.” -- “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, Your beloved.” (The Jesus Prayer) But all the definitions and lists and examples do not tell us how to deepen our prayer life. We need to pray! We need to beg our Compassionate Heavenly Father to teach us to pray, to assist us to grow in our prayer life. And we need to do our part to reserve time each day to pray, and expect prayer times which occur unexpectedly! Hope in Jesus, the Risen One, our Savior. Photo by Annie Peters Trust in the Holy Spirit, who “helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that ather Wesley Schawe, pastor of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, baptizes very same Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for Carolina Rodriguez at the Easter Vigil March 31. As Father Schawe completed a baptism, Father words” (Romans 8:26). Our Gentle Trinity will assist, Aneesh Parappanattu, MSFS, Parochial Vicar, baptized an individual on the other side of the for we are beloved children of God, who wants us to font. Rodriguez was one of approximately 120 men, women and children who received the deepen our relationship with Him. Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, at Easter Vigils held across F the diocese. + Bishop John Page 2 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic To be set free from the dark places he Resurrection is a deep current power of the Resurrection within you. to the surface of your minds and hearts, flowing through you, the deepest part But that is the very time when that He is allowing you to feel the weight of + Most Rev. Tof where you are and who you are. power is most present and most active their dead hands. Ronald M. That’s easy enough for you to see when in your lives. You just don’t like what it is He wants you to notice, and to feel Gilmore life smiles upon you. Easy, when you are then doing in you. You just don’t like what these things, because he wants you to Bishop rested, and refreshed, and riding on top it is then showing you. You are just not do something about them. Without his Emeritus of of your world and your life. Then you can ready for the steps it is then asking you to Grace, you could not recognize them. Dodge City almost feel the power of the Resurrection take. Without recognizing them, you could not within you. What the Risen Lord is showing you is open yourself to his redeeming, healing That’s not so easy for you to see when the dark list of the things that are holding power. life frowns upon you. Not so easy, when you back from him. Your wounds, your His Resurrection is meant to set you free you are pressed, and pressured by the fears, your hesitations, your compromises, from all those dark things, and to do so by tasks, and the worries, and the anxieties of your anxieties, your addictions, your sins: healing them. Replace the dead hand with life. Then the last thing you can feel is the he is allowing all these to work their way his healing hand.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land,

May 28-June 7, 2018 hanks for reading this article. I’m your bishop, Bishop John, and I invite you to reflect on this series of articles Tabout God’s vocational call for you (all boys and single men). Yes, that boy is me, in my Cub Scout uniform – maybe you were/are in the Scouts. My family lived in Manhattan at the time, and I attended Seven Dolors Catholic Grade School and Parish. Then our family moved to a farm between Chapman and Abilene. I was blessed to be raised by my Dad and Mom in a Catholic family. As an adult, my job was as a science teacher in Wichita. Then I began to ask God who He wanted me to be in my life. Note that I was not asking what I ather John Forkuoh, pastor of St. Supper • Getsemani • Tel Aviv. wanted to do with my life. It is a question of identity, FJohn the Baptist Parish in Spearville, The price is discounted at $3,800 and of being, versus a question of doing/occupation. The will lead a trip to the Holy Land from includes Mass each day, airfare, 4-5 star question focuses on God, and His plan for my life. I May 28 - June 7, 2018. hotels, breakfast and dinner, tips, taxes, listened. I was patient. I was humble. And I heard that The trip will include the following etc. Call 855-842-8001 in order to sign God wanted me to be a priest, and later a bishop. And I locations: Jerusalem • Nazareth • Beth- up and ask any questions you have. You took courage and strength from Jesus to be “in persona lehem • Via Crucis • Cana • Dormition can also e-mail Sandi at sandi@proxi- Christi”, “in the person of Christ”. The priesthood gives • Nativity Church • Capernaum • Last motravel.com. me great joy, happiness and fulfillment, as I serve God and others. Thanks be to God! Your parents, family, parish priest, and others can assist you with this “vocational discernment” (prayerfully Help Wanted figuring out who God is calling you to be). Our Vocation Team (in the Office of Priestly Vocations), led by Father Director of Finance and Administration Wesley Schawe, will be glad to help. He is assisted by the The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe is seeking a Director of Finance and priests Father Rene Labrador, Father Ted Stoecklein, and Administration. This leadership position is the steward of the finances of Cathedral of Father Juan Salas. Our Lady of Guadalupe to include managing and developing resources for the benefit I hope and pray these reflections will assist you to of the ministries of the parish. ponder, pray, and listen to God in your hearts. He has The Director will have responsibility for the Administrator of the Office and Facilities. a wonderful plan for you as a priest, or as a husband Working collaboratively to provide accurate and timely information to the parish, school, and dad. Listen to Him in prayer. And Jesus said to and other agencies, in regard to effective reporting and processing of financial reporting, “Follow me” (Luke 9:23). compliance, and internal control systems. Please pray for me, and be assured of my prayers for you. Remember, Jesus Additionally, this position serves the Church and its related entities with expertise loves you more than you can ask or imagine! in financial affairs that include payroll processing, accounting, data systems, risk + Bishop John management, operational efficiency, real estate matters and various legal matters and financial analysis of the financial condition of the parish and the operational controls ith this issue, Bishop John is updating his previously-run series inviting boys related to each parish entity. and young men to consider the priesthood. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in related area, proficient verbal and written communication W Why this renewed focus? skills. Demonstrated leadership abilities and 5 or more years of experience in business “Other vocations are essential: the consecrated life and the married life,” Bishop management and financial management are required. Candidate must have demonstrated John said. “Yet, we are soon facing a grave shortage in the priesthood in our diocese. fidelity and understanding of the Catholic Church. To request additional information on How will we provide Holy Mass, Absolution of Sins, and Anointing of the Sick in the position specifications and requirements and/or to apply: Email cover letter, resume future to our faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City in our 48 parishes?” and salary history to [email protected] or mail to Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, Bishop John invites you to prayerfully read and consider this column and others in Catholic Attn: Human Resources, 910 Central, Dodge City, KS 67801. (620) 227-1534. the series as they are printed in the . Pray that more boys and young men will discern whether they are being called to serve God and His people in this way. Protecting God’s Children he Diocese of Dodge City requires all abuse — with children and how to teach Contact Person: Brenda Guerra 620- ee or volunteer of the Diocese of Dodge City, Temployees and volunteers who work them to protect themselves. 792-7925; PGC Facilitator: Norma Alvarez you are asked to contact Dave Snapp, Fitness with children to participate in a Protecting The next session will be held in Spanish: 620-227-3442 Review Administrator: (620) 225-5051 work; God’s Children awareness session. Through GREAT BEND For updated listings, visit www.dcdio- (620) 225-2412 home; dsnapp3@starrtech. the Diocesan Awareness Sessions and other St. Rose Of Lima Meeting Room, cese.org/safe-environment. net. You always have the right to directly educational efforts of the diocese, all people 1424 Baker Abuse Hotline contact the Department for Children and of the diocese can learn how to discuss dif- Saturday, April 21 If you or someone you know may have been Families/Kansas Protection Report Center: ferent aspects of abuse — including sexual From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. a victim of sexual abuse by clergy, an employ- Hotline number is 1-800-922-5330. The Southwest Kansas Catholic April 15, 2018 Page 3 It takes a community Colorado woman creates a place of refuge By Dave Myers Southwest Kansas Catholic “Last night I had a bad dream about the Taliban Lattacking,”AKE WOOD, said COLO. an Afghani youth as he sat at a kitchen table in a large, white farmhouse. Behind the house, a tract of farm land juts up against a long apartment complex. It’s an area where the urban landscape literally meets the rural countryside. A couple of horses romp nearby. Roosters crow in the distance. Sitting beside “Asghar” at the table, is his friend, Pamir, as well as Renata Heberton, founder of what dozens of child refugees 5th-7th graders and formerly homeless Americans know as Angelica Village. invited to June While still in her 20s, the 33-year-old purchased a duplex where she began summer camps fostering children. Today, she oversees five living spaces — including houses and he Catholic Diocese apartments — where formerly homeless Tof Dodge City will be families live and thrive in community. offering Camp Cristo Rey “A friend and I bought this house for — located at Scott Lake near the ‘Unaccompanied Refugee Minors’,” Scott City — to middle school Heberton said of the large, white house. Renata Heberton, left, founder of Angelica Village, enjoys a day out with residents of the students in June. The term indicates a status which the Lakewood, Colorado community. Photos courtesy of Angelica Village The June 10-12 camp is youth fall under as refugees. for those students who have “We hosted a ‘GoFundMe’ site [a free breakfast. The 10 youth living at the home are Heberton hopes to form a community completed the 5th or 6th internet fundraising platform] for the down all on spring break, Heberton said, which is why garden one day for all of Angelica Village. grade, while the June 14-16 payment on the house,” said Heberton, they were lumbering sleepily into the kitchen at In fact, it’s Heberton’s dream that Angelica camp is for students who who has a master’s degree in social work. 10 a.m. instead of being off at school. Village will one day be as closely knit have completed the 7th or “We raised $30,000 in 10 days. We had “When I came here, it was very exciting,” physically — a real village — as the members 8th grade. incredible support. the tall, 19-year-old said. “I’m happy here. are spiritually and emotionally. Camp Cristo Rey is designed “We’re a licensed foster home.” It’s better education, better work. In Africa “We build relationships,” Heberton said. to immerse young people in Asghar lives in Michigan where he is a high it was hard to get an education. There was “One of the biggest injustices in the world the beauty, goodness, and school senior. When the Catholic visited, he not enough money for education. I cannot is when people are not connected in their truth of nature and their was in Colorado on Spring Break visiting his go to school. That’s one of the reasons why I community. Community allows people to Catholic faith. friend, Pamir. On April 27, he will have been wanted to come here. You can get everything thrive and discover their potential.” Camp Cristo Rey is named in the United States two years. you want with help, or on your own.” She has help in her amazing endeavor to after the young, early 20th Along with his two brothers and mother, As he spoke, a serve the homeless century martyr St. Jose Asghar escaped the grasp of the Taliban diminutive girl appeared a n d t h e y o u n g Sanchez Del Rio’s phrase and made it to Pakistan. But peace was in the kitchen doorway. refugees. Though “Vivo Cristo Rey” which illusive. The Taliban made its presence She is Jeta, Abel’s older spread out across a means “Long live Christ the known there, too. sister. The two, along large neighborhood, King.” Under the status, “Unaccompanied with their brother, have with members from Through adventure Refugee Minors,” Asghar was able to lived in the home for several countries and activities such as swimming, escape to the United States with the help approximately two cultures, residents hiking, star gazing, and of Bethany Christian Services and the years. of Angelica Village canoeing, they will experience support of the UNHCR (United Nations When asked, she r e p r e s e n t o n e God and each other in a High Commissioner of Refugees — a UN said she misses her community. profound way. refugee agency). It was in Pakistan where h o m e l a n d . O n e This is at the heart Due to staff and lodging he met his friend sitting next to him in the can almost feel her and soul of Heberton’s restrictions at Camp Lakeside, Colorado kitchen. heartache for the mission. In fact, she the maximum number of + Bishop John “It’s a very different country than what home she was forced hopes to one day registrations for each camp I expected,” Asghar said of his new home to leave behind. form a “creative art is 50. Register quickly to in the United States. “The hardest part has “I love Africa. Africa and music space,” a reserve your spot as they will been learning English,” and getting used to is my favorite dream, “therapeutic center” fill. For registration details American cuisine, he added with a laugh. which I will never for the arts and visit https://www.dcyouth. With the bad dream from the previous forget.” physical therapies, org/camp-cristo-rey. For more information, including a night echoing in his head, he said, “Here it Other youth living in list of needed items to donate, such as massage, as is safe. You can work. You can go anywhere the home (or who have visit angelicavillage.org. well as a community you want. The people are nice. They are lived there in the past) corner store providing very kind.” include kids from Guatemala, Honduras, and staples for families and youth in transition. The soft-spoken Pamir, 17, who like Columbia. She also has fostered youth from And she hopes to one day be able to Do you have a gambling many of the other youth in Angelica Denver, and Native Americans from the Pine open her doors to those with physical and problem? Village was sponsored by Lutheran Family Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and from the intellectual disabilities. Services, escaped Afghanistan with his Navajo Reservation in the Four Corners region. As their mission statement reads, YOU CAN SMILE family to Pakistan when he was “too Like a typical parent, Heberton helps “Through love, care, and sustained mutual There’s help out there! young to remember.” The teen has only the youth to discover their path in life, support, Angelica Village nurtures conscious been in the United States four-and-a-half encourages them when it’s time to get community living spaces where people with KSgamblingHelp. months, and is still getting used to a range a job, and urges them to think about special abilities, families seeking refuge from of allergies he has suffered. college. war and violence, individuals and families com Abel, another youth — a teenager from As the interview continued, a truck pulled experiencing homelessness, and fellow Uganda by-way-of the Congo — yawned up to the house with a delivery of fertilizer for community partners receive what they need 800-522-4700 as he entered the kitchen and began fixing a large garden the household maintains. and share what they can.” Step back with me, if you will, to a time when a young whipper snapper named George W. Bush was in office, Pope John Paul II was still our pontiff, I had a Labrador named Sarah, and my brain was still fully functioning.

Page 4 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary The art of anger I climbed a pyramid Who said the following? woman looked up “Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t at her. I expected a and other adventures in the life like me when I’m angry.” little-old-lady smile If you guessed the “Incredible Hulk,” and a soft-spoken, of a Dominican Sister of Peace you’re right. If you envisioned actor Bill “Oh, that’s okay.” By Sister June Fitzgerald, OP Bixby saying it, then you may well have I n s t e a d , t h e climbed a pyramid . . . grown up in the 70s. woman replied I It’s all about perspective, you know. Photographers and theologians alike For a kid growing up before computer with gusto, “You know that one’s perspective directly influences what one sees and how it is special effects, seeing a green Lou Ferrigno just go sit down!” By Dave Myers interpreted. Yet, how often are we consciously aware of our own perspective? with a really bad haircut smashing his I wanted to go Editor For a moment, I invite you to think about your perspective. Where do you way toward the terrified bad guy was just to the greeter, give live? What cultural lens, physical condition, gender, values and religious beliefs the coolest. He was a bully to the bullies. her a hug and tell her, “It’s okay! You’re make up your “view” of the world around you? He was a crime-stopping monster. It was doing a wonderful job! God bless you!” Ponder that for a moment, look around you. How often do you/we really sort of like if you gave Frankenstein a But I was afraid if I did, the other lady look around ourselves fully conscious of our perspective on the world? I’d badge and made him a detective. Which, would punch me out. like to share a recent adventure where my perspective of the world required now that I think about it, is just about the People don’t always link Christ’s seeing from a most awesome idea ever! (Note to self: behavior with their own. We think different lens. Call Hollywood.) about his teachings, but we don’t Last month, when I was thinking about this on Easter consider his actions when he walked visiting Mexico City night as I watched the live version the earth as a basis for how we should for a cultural and of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” You see, actually behave. This is a recipe for language immersion earlier that day, at Easter Mass at the hypocrisy. It’s also a tad confusing program, I had the little chapel in my folks’ assisted living for people on the outside looking in. opportunity to climb center in Denver, the priest noted that Jesus was an awesome guy! Full the Pyramid of he doesn’t see Jesus actively working in of laughter and joy and forgiveness Cuicuilco, which is others, even in himself. and fun! To be honest, those New the oldest pyramid in At first, I wanted to respond, “Open Testament writers were a bit stiff. I Mesoamerica. The your eyes, man! Jesus’s examples are wish they would have included more pyramid was built seen every day!” But I knew what he stories of the joy of Jesus. around 6,000 BC meant. At least I think I did. I think he We see Christ’s anger, too, in those and it was used for meant that we need to more actively writings, but just a little: When the religious ceremonies embody and act on Jesus’s teachings and apostles can’t stay awake; and with and cultural example. Enough so that people can see the story of the money changers (as gatherings. The us as followers of Christ and not just a I was reminded of when watching legends tell us that it faint shadow of his teachings. “Jesus Christ Superstar”). was a place “where And if you think he was preaching to I like the angry Christ! I like the they make songs the choir — a group of elderly people Christ that says, “Don’t make me and dances.” It was cramming for the final exam of life angry. You wouldn’t like me when buried under volcanic — consider this. Just prior to Mass, an I’m angry.” I like the Christ who rock and ash after elderly resident who served as a greeter rampages through the market the eruption of the was passing out missals. This is true, by shouting, “JESUS SMASH!” volcano Xitli around the way: We tend to be very milquetoast 60 BC. “She’s a Christian Scientist,” an elderly when it comes to issues that should The site has been resident seated next to me told her, really anger us. Who are the “money excavated, and some referring to a woman a few seats away. changers” who would raise Christ’s of the pyramid has “She’s just here to share in the worship. ire today? Where do we feel Christ’s been repaired to So, don’t try to push one of the books on absence? represent its original her!” Why not? I wondered. It’s a strange world, isn’t it? Terms shape and size. It “I’m not,” the other woman kindly like “pro-life” and even “Christian” is one of the few responded. are threatened by those who actively pyramids that were “Oh, you think you know everything!” preach the words while actively built in the shape of the seated woman retorted for no denying them through their actions. a circle or a cone. apparent reason. I thought I was going to It’s become an accepted hypocrisy. Actually, the people have to call in a bouncer. I checked for the They don’t stop to think how Christ of this area believed exits, in case walkers started to fly. would respond if he was physically that at the center The elderly greeter walked away walking the earth today. of the pyramid was dejected, but then, in the spirit of the day, I guess they think Jesus would the place where returned a moment later: “Please forgive approve of separating families, all civilization had me if I upset you. I’m very sorry.” turning away the immigrant, emerged. That point The grumpy woman sat quiet for a administering the death penalty, Sisters Anna and June at the top of the pyramid of Cuicuilco in Mexico, the oldest pyramid in Mesoamerica. was believed to be moment. Father was still getting dressed eliminating social programs, slashing the “belly-button” in his stole. The crucifix hung nearby health insurance, preaching violence of the earth, and that they were the first people. That was their perspective, as signifying Christ’s incredible sacrifice. against those with whom they disagree. coming from and being in the center of all creation. Somewhere a dog barked. At least I Are we actively following Christ, or are Fast forward to a hot day in June 2017, standing at the apex of the pyramid hoped it was a dog barking. we the money-changers? we were able to see for many miles in each direction. We could see the ancient Finally, the woman looked up at the The money-changers are abundant. volcanoes, open fields, and a dense city-scape circling out around us. From our greeter who was standing over her smiling Sometimes I think it would be nice if more perspective we could imagine being in the center of all creation. Yet . . . we and seeking forgiveness. The grumpy of us became just a little angry. know that we are not – we are a part of the whole of creation. God is at the center. Official Newspaper Bishop John B. Brungardt...... Publisher If I live out of that reality – that God is at the center – then, my perspective Published Semi-Monthly by the Dave Myers...... Editor changes. My life changes focus, as do all of my choices. Today, as I stand where Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All material in this newspaper is Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager my feet are, I turn to my center – take God’s hand and step out in faith. copyrighted 2017. Daniel Stremel, CPA....Business Manager What is your perspective? Where is your center? Mrs. Margaret Klenke...... Editor Emerita Discerning a call from God can sometimes feel like being called out onto a new The Southwest Kansas Catholic , P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Service of Editors vista – a new perspective. If you find yourself being called to this something Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 new, this something more, why not explore this call with one of our vocation Facsimile: (620) 227-1545 Byron Hull 1971-1974 ministers? Be bold in your response to God. e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 website: dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Tim Wenzl 1990-2000 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary April 15, 2018 Page 5 Names of Guyanese Women By Andrea Haller as if they are a piece of meat or a prize they want their future daughters to be and we had a meaningful conversation Editor’s Note: to be won. How can this not wear on treated, or their sons to treat women, in about the way men treat women. He The following is women? Surely, many of them learn to the same way they do. asked me about the sexual harassment I reprinted with believe these false names and lies they I found hope for them and the women have experienced and how it has affected permission from the are told. of Guyana in an upsetting event. I sat me. We talked about how hurtful it is to Dominican Sisters of As I sit with the boys along the with the boys along the fence in our feel objectified. He said to me, “Miss, I Peace. fence at the orphanage, I consider usual spots talking about school and will never let anyone treat you that way ello, let me how they perceive women. Do they football. Suddenly, one of the big boys again, and I won’t ever treat anyone like Hintroduce view women as a commodity? The said, “Miss, you need to leave.” that. I promise.” myself. My name is most consistent male role models they I tried to ask why, and he just franticly Nate and Levi showed compassion that Andrea. I am more have are the older boys and the men shook his head. Just then a man walked day. Their compassion gave me hope. I commonly known as “White Gyal” by whom they pass on the street. These up to me and said, “Aye white gyal. Good have hope that they will recall this day the men on the streets of Guyana where sweet and loving boys are growing up Afternoon.” I simply responded with, when they consider calling out to women I serve as a teacher to boys living at an in a culture where men are taught to “Good Afternoon,” and began to walk in the future. I have hope that they will orphanage. The boys know me as “Miss catcall women, and women are taught away. Normally, this method ends the spread their compassion for women to Andrea.” to take it. Unfortunately, many of them conversation. Unfortunately, this man their peers. This is how change happens. Everyday I commute to work using my accept these roles and do not realize the continued saying, “I need a nice sexy It is not about trying to tell, or even own two feet and the bus. The hardest negative effects. I have sat with them white gyal an it look like you duh one.” reason with, them what is right. They part is walking, not because it is a long while they call out and whistle to young I went behind a building in hopes that have to have experiences that change distance or uphill both ways, but because women walking by. he would walk away. He didn’t. The man their heart and open their minds. men address me with terribly degrading My immediate reaction is to try to decided to tell the boys about all of my In the future, I hope that each woman comments, each one more insulting, talk about their motivation for saying physical features that he lusted for. I was of Guyana learns her true name. This is sexual, and aggressive than the last. something, how it might make the devastated, but not for me, for the boys. what will keep them strong as they are As I walk, I think about the women who woman feel, and better ways of getting This is how they are learning to treat called these insults. Eventually, they will experience this their whole lives. the attention of people they find women. What do I do? I can’t change a only be the true name given to them. Young girls see their fathers call out attractive. culture. This name is Beautiful Daughter of to women as they are walking through I have learned that this doesn’t work These amazing boys gave me hope God. the market. Maturing teenagers are so well. The boys feel very strongly about in their response to the man. One of -- Andrea Haller is a 2016 graduate expected to be flattered as they walk showing their dominance and are quick the younger boys, Nate, came and sat of Ohio Dominican University where home from school and hear whistles to defend their methods. with me behind the building. He was she studied Early Childhood Education as they walk past the bar. Women are It scares me for the boys, their future comforting me and telling me it would and Intervention Specialist. She recently carrying their small children with them partners, and children. I know that in be okay. He did this in between peeking completed a year of service with Mercy as men ask if they could make more their beautiful, pure hearts they do not out from behind the building to tell the Volunteer Corps in Georgetown, Guyana, together. It is absolutely disturbing for desire to have unhealthy relationships man, “She gone away.” After the man where she worked at Sr. John Bosco women to be treated in such a way. It is where the women are objects. Nor do finally left, an older boy, Levi, sat with me Boys’ Orphanage and Bosco Academy. To accompany, as God accompanies t’s the 1960s. Maybe 1963, on a Daddy? ready to barge in and rob her. nations say. We didn’t ask for their Sunday morning. My family and From the back seat I see my Reluctantly, I sense, she calls neediness. II are coming home from Mass. father go rigid. I hear an eerie for an ambulance while we wait And neither did they. We’ll have breakfast. Then Daddy uncontrollable groan. outside. Who are these strangers, anyway? will drive back to church to sing in Mother scooches across the seat I notice as we turn to go down the The anguished ones—who the eleven o’clock choir. and tries to move his foot off the steps that she does not come out could be any of us by tomorrow We approach the crest of the pedal. Tries to grip the wheel. to see if there is anything, anything, morning—pound in desperation, little hill on Iron Mountain Road, I see the ashen face and blank she can do. yes, and in hope that the door will By Mary and something goes terribly wrong. stare of a man in seizure. I notice how alone we are, my be opened, that help will arrive, that Sharon Moore We’re veering across the line into Mother overpowers his grip, family and me, alongside the road, compassion will flow through the Poor, Like Jesus the oncoming lane. and steers us to a stop in front of in the throes of trauma on this pipeline of human accommodation a house, a house we’ve ordinary Sunday morning. and genuine care for the stranger. passed hundreds of times, I think about these things. Sadly, care for strangers too often a house between here and I think about these things today demands proof that I should get there. as I listen to the news. Different involved in your mess, that I should Three of us tumble and tragedy, same distant response. get mixed up in your need. push over one another to About 80 Assyrian and Armenian Who are you, anyway? Convince get out of the back seat. religious minority Christians are me that I should be inconvenienced I’m glad to be out, because stuck in Vienna, a reporter says, their by your pathetic neediness. what’s happening to my applications for U.S. asylum denied. We call this attitude “othering.” It Daddy right now scares But they cannot remain in Austria. is the tragic opposite of communio, me, and breaks my heart. These refugees hang in a limbo of the sacred and intimate communion We also need to find help. sorts, hoping for home, somewhere. of Holy Trinity; it’s the tragic opposite I race up the steps and A year they’ve been pounding, of sharing in the divine banquet of pound on the front door. waiting while they “undergo Eucharist with God-who-accompanies. “Help us! Help us, please!” investigation.” Whether it’s children knocking Pound pound. “It’s an Human anguish is a language wildly at your door on a Sunday emergency.” which bears its own moral morning, or families exhausted No sound. I look back. eloquence, speaks its own urgent from religious persecution, forced The car doors are open. truth. Human anguish, eventually, exodus, tenacious hope, and Mother has laid Daddy visits us all. eventual denial of a fresh start in life across the front seat. And it demands better than to in a foreign land, the invitation to Pound pound. “Please be put on hold because we might accompany, as God accompanies, is help us! We need an be inconvenienced by the needs everywhere. ambulance! Please!” of the dispossessed. They ask (c) Mary Sharon Moore, 2018. Finally the door opens too much. What if their plight is All Rights Reserved. Mary Sharon a crack. A woman sizes us not all that crucial? What if they Moore writes and speaks nationwide up. Maybe our distress just want to get their foot in the on the nature of God’s calling in our scares her. Maybe she door of opportunity? We are not times. thinks we’re just acting, responsible for their situation, the Visit marysharonmoore.com. Page 6 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

A sad anniversary Father Murphy honored for 65 years of ministry April 3 marked one year since Father Marvin Reif went missing pril 3 marked Athe one year anniversary of the disappearance of Father Marvin Reif. On April 3, 2017, Father Reif walked a w a y f r o m h i s residence at Valley Father Ultan Murphy was honored M a n o r N u r s i n g for 65 years of priestly ministry at Home in Protection, the March 22 Chrism Mass at the Kansas. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The 54-year-old At the March, 2007 Chrism Mass, Father Ultan Murphy, far right, enjoys the priest was receiving dinner reception with fellow Irish priests (clockwise from Father Murphy) treatment for mental By TIM WENZL and DAVE MYERS Msgr. Patrick Leahy, Father Francis Jordan, and Father Eugene Kenny, all health issues, from which he had suffered for several t the March 22 Chrism Mass, now deceased. years. Father Ultan Murphy was An initial search that was conducted when he went Acelebrated for 65 years of missing bore no fruit. A second major search, April 13, service as a priest. memories, Father Murphy responded: When the diocese 2017, which included more than 70 volunteers and At the reception to follow, he told “The happiest part of my ministry the Most Rev. John Brungardt, also failed to locate those gathered that prior to he and has been many converts – marriages divided, priests’ Father Reif. the other Irish transplants first making – getting people back to the Church. parishes left to the Father Reif was ordained by Bishop Stanley G. their way out to the newly formed I’ll probably miss visiting the kids in the Schlarman on June 3, 1989 at Holy Family Parish in Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, he was classroom on Sunday morning. That luck of the draw Odin. told how beautiful it was on the prairies was one of my better things to do.” He served at numerous parishes throughout the of Southwest Kansas: expansive fields Father Murphy resigned the uring a 2010 visit to the Priests Catholic Diocese of Dodge City before being removed of grain wafting like waves in the wind; pastorate at Olmitz with this simple Retirement Center, Irish priest from active duty, and later given an extended leave fields of cattle paying tribute to the advice to the parishioners, “Stay the Father Eugene Kenny, explained of absence for health reasons. economy of the region; and good farm course and believe in God and say how the newly ordained were While serving in the diocese, he was recognized folk eager for the Good Word. your prayers. Take your children to divided between the dioceses. and admired for his zeal for spreading the Gospel “When we arrived in Dodge City Mass and make sure your children go “They did that at the dining hall message. In his years of active service, Father Reif there was this massive cloud of dust. to religion class.” Dof the rectory of the (Wichita) built a large contingent of friends and admirers, all I turned to the others and said, ‘What Father Murphy was ordained June cathedral. I remember that room, of whom join in prayer for his safe return. the hell have we gotten ourselves 7, 1953, by The Most Reverend John all right. There were eight of us. In a KWCH-12 report, Steve Hazen, who helped into?’” Staunton, bishop of Ferns, at St. We met Bishop Carroll and search for the priest through a wooded area near The large crowd erupted into Peter’s Seminary, Wexford, Ireland. picked cards out of a biretta. Protection, Kans., commented, “We think the world of laughter. He was recruited for the Diocese of Some say it was the biretta of him. He’s a nice guy. We really miss him. He needs us, In 2014, Father Murphy, then 87, Wichita, but was transferred to the Archbishop Strecker, who was and we need him. Maybe we’ll find him. I hope so.” retired after 33 years as pastor of St. Diocese of Dodge City by agreement of chancellor at the time. The cards In March of 2017, Father Reif shared this Lenten Ann’s Parish in Olmitz. At the time of Bishop Mark K. Carroll and Bishop John said either Bishop of Wichita or message on a Facebook post. his retirement, he had the distinction B. Franz. He has served under all six of Bishop of Dodge City. The four It reads, in part: of being the oldest active Catholic the bishops who have shepherded the who drew Dodge City were Father As we know, God’s wisdom is so different than pastor in the state of Kansas. Diocese of Dodge City. (Ultan) Murphy, Father (Andrew) McGovern, myself, and Father our wisdom. His ways are far above our ways. His Father Murphy was appointed pastor Father Murphy’s assignments Kieran Murray. thoughts above our thoughts. at Olmitz and Holy Trinity, Timken, in include: assistant pastor at St. John, “(Msgr.) Pat Leahy, God love ... What does this teach us? It teaches us lots of 1980. He served both parishes for 23 Hoisington, (two terms); and St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend; and pastor at him, and (Msgr.) John Cody arrived patience. And it teaches us surrender, trust and years until he announced his retirement earlier in 2003. He reconsidered, and St. Mary’s Loretto; St. John’s, Kiowa; and took us to Dodge City, and we hope. If we want to pray hard and pray well, we his responsibilities were reduced to St. John, St. John, and St. Francis, met Bishop (John B.) Franz … and need to pray correctly. the Olmitz parish at that time. His Seward; Holy Rosary, Medicine Lodge, that’s the way it was. I still have And it is a very easy way to pray. St. Paul makes official title also changed to “parochial and St. John’s, Kiowa, all prior to his the card I drew out of the hat.” it sound difficult by saying that we are to pray administrator.” appointment at Olmitz and Timken. Father Kenny then opened a file, always. It’s the simple prayer of Mary when the “I’ll do what I do now,” Father Father Anselm Eke, MSP, resident pulled out a card with well-worn angel came to her in the Annunciation, and that Murphy said in 2014, “Say Mass every pastor at St. John the Evangelist, corners. “It is very simple, just a is the prayer: “Thy will be done!” Many times day, visit the sick, just fill in if I’m Hoisington, was assigned to the postcard. It defined the destiny it is hard at first, but it becomes easy when we needed. They’re not going to miss me. additional pastorate at St. Ann’s, of a young man,” he said with a understand and believe that God always has No, I’ll be here; I’ll be around. I don’t go Olmitz. hearty laugh. the perfect plan for our lives, and yes, even in home to Ireland any more. My nieces the struggles and situations in which we find and nephews come over here every ourselves. few years. No need for me to go. With ... He has a perfect plan for your life, and that communication now, it’s just like being “Stay the course and believe in plan is sometimes oh, so different than your plan. there — almost. God and say your prayers. Take Surrender to Him and let His holy will guide you “After having served these people, in all things. I can say without any reservations, your children to Mass and make Father Reif is 5’8”, weighs 265 pounds, has blond they’re just good people. All solid hair and blue eyes. If you see Father Reif, please people, many from Eastern Europe, sure your children go to religion contact the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office at (620) who brought the faith with them and class.” 582-2511, or call 911. kept the faith and are doing their -- Father Ultan Murphy’s advice The diocese thanks all those who have prayed for best to pass that on to their children, to Olmitz parishioners upon his grandchildren and great grandchildren. the safe return of Father Marvin, and asks that we retirement in 2014 all continue to do so. I’ve seen it in all of my 33 years.” When asked about his happiest It should have been expected when discussing centuries-old attitudes toward women, yet the Oct. 26 Scripture Day, presented by Father Raymond Collins,

The Southwest Kansas Catholic April 15, 2018 Page 7 Cimarron couple seeks child to share home, family, unconditional love By Dave Myers Southwest Kansas Catholic “It’s the unconditional love Editor’s Note: The following is part of a — those hugs and smiles continuing series on local couples seeking to adopt through the Catholic Charities of and kisses for no reason at SW Kansas Adoption Program. If you would like to see a video/slideshow about the all, and the conversations Staats, go to http://catholiccharitiesswks. with children — that I look org/services/adoption/our-waiting- families. forward to. You never know what they will say. You may heir eyes met from across the crowded room and suddenly time have a bad day, and they Tstood still. The boy and the girl can bring you right back approached each other slowly, perhaps a bit apprehensively, guided by divine up.” — Kallie Staats providence toward what they couldn’t know then was a destiny designed by God. Kindergarten class photo: The future Mr. and Mrs. Staats are pictured on the Well, that’s not … entirely accurate. I far right of the second and third row. mean, this was preschool after all, and of jail – people who lived right next door – and they’re it would be a few years before the forgiving them.” youngsters even entered the Kootie The wait for an adoptive child requires two things: stage, much less recognized any sort of “I can’t believe as poor as they are, how 1) patience and 2) more patience. As the couple looks future destiny. forward to the day when God leads a child to their door, Kallie and Rodney Staats of Cimarron happy and content they are. They show Kallie looks back on those two years as a foster mom as are among those rare married couples love for everyone. And they’re forgiving. a mirror for what is to come. who can say they’ve known each other “It’s the unconditional love — those hugs and smiles since they could barely form sentences. The people who killed their families are now and kisses for no reason at all, and the conversations And today, in their home just blocks from getting out of jail – people who lived right with children — that I look forward to. You never know where they were reared, the couple are what they will say. You may have a bad day, and they working through Catholic Charities of next door – and they’re forgiving them.” can bring you right back up.” SW Kansas Adoption Program to begin a — Rodney Staats, describing the people of Rwanda, “I’m going to enjoy teaching them things,” said family. with whom he spent a two-week mission last year. Rodney, his grease-stained coveralls and the machine “One private adoption company wanted shop, wood shop and a large garden on their $30,000,” said Kallie, who works for United surrounding property paying testimony to a man who is Telecommunications. “Catholic Charities time of our lives, but it was also the best. It was a expert at making things work. was better, more economical. I also like that it’s non- mental roller coaster.” “And spoiling them,” he added. “We look forward to profit. Nobody should get rich off a child.” After two years, the birth parents petitioned to have loving whoever God brings to us.” The pair approached Catholic Charities two years ago, their children returned, and the courts decided in their where adoption social worker Lori Titsworth guided favor. It’s not difficult to imagine Photos courtesy of Kallie and Rodney Staats them through the intensive process of preparation for the sadness Kallie and Rodney becoming adoptive parents. It doesn’t cost $30,000, but endured. it’s not cheap. “When they took them away, is “It cheap!” countered Rodney, a diesel mechanic. that was heartbreaking,” Rodney economical “That’s not the right word. I should say ‘ ’. It’s said softly. “It was God’s will. The based on your income. If someone doesn’t make a lot of good Lord was preparing us for money, they can still adopt.” something else.” By August of last year — after an extensive review Last year, Rodney was offered and education process — the couple placed their the chance to spend a mission trip video/slideshow onto the Catholic Charities website in Rwanda with a ministry started http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/services/adoption/ ( by his sister Kendra Willard and our-waiting-families) , introducing themselves to birth her husband, Ruben, called, “Lift parents who may be considering the adoption process. Them Up.” There you learn that Kallie and Rodney were friends “We had prayer meetings; we all through school; they didn’t fall in love until after talked with the children,” Rodney each had graduated from college. Before then, they’d explained of his time in Rwanda. spent those freedom-filled days of childhood and youth “They like to touch. The men there hanging out together from time to time, cruising Main don’t have hair on their arms, and Street with mutual friends, never knowing that their some of them have never seen a futures were tied inexorably together. white person. So, there was me On June 4, the couple will celebrate 13 years of and Ruben, two hairy white guys. marriage – among which have been times of great joy “I can’t believe as poor as they and great heartbreak. are, how happy and content they A few years ago, the two became foster parents to are,” Rodney added. “They show two young children, a boy and a girl, belonging to a love for everyone. And they’re relative. forgiving. The people who killed “We went from childless to parents of two in 24 their families are now getting out Kallie and Rodney Staats on their Cimarron property with their friendly pooch, hours,” Kallie said. “It was the hardest most difficult Jack.

If you would like more information about From Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas the Staats, see their personal profile at t Catholic Charities, we offer that has been looking after the Kansas Department of Health and http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/services/ Aa complete line of programs needs of children, parents and Environment to provide infant adoption/our-waiting-families. You can and services for birth parents, families for more than 100 years. foster care and adoption services also contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590, couples who are interested in In southwest Kansas, we have for birth parents and adoptive [email protected] or Lori adoption, adoptive families, and been providing adoption services parents. For more information, visit professionals. We are part of a for more than 45 years, and http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/ Titsworth at 620-729-1393, ltitsworth@ national Catholic Charity network we are licensed by the State of services/adoption. CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org. Page 8 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Little did SW Kansas Catholics know that their pastor was known as a ‘Spiritual advisor to hoodlums’ The following is reprinted with Chase leaned in and helped Nelson an old family friend. It permission from babyfacenelsonjournal. move to the passenger side. He testified would eventually come com. For more information, see the that Nelson’s left pant leg was soaked out that Father Coughlan Priests on the Prairie feature, Page 14. in blood from mid-thigh to his ankle. As had met with Nelson, Chase got behind the wheel, he asked, bankrobber Tommy The website from which the following “Where is she?” referring to Helen. Carroll and others many came presents this story in chapters. Nelson shook his head, “We’ll have to times over the years, Father Father Philip Coughlan, top, center, is The following chapter contains catch her later,” and then again asked to but he always denied pictured at a 1953 retreat at St. Mary of the Plains information on Father Phillip Coughlan, be taken to the priest. any knowledge of their College in Dodge City. who served in SW Kansas. The story Just as Chase began to pull away, actions. took place in November, 1934. The however, he saw Helen in the rearview It was just before 5 p.m. Did the priest who would serve in Ellinwood, chapter begins just after a special agent mirror running toward them. She jumped when the family maid Liebenthal, and Great Bend, also act as a and an investigator are killed in a chase. into the rear seat, and Chase headed notified Father Coughlan, spiritual advisor to hoodlums? It’s apparent “Helen” is Baby Face Nelson’s wife, and west toward Fox River Grove. As Helen who was in the house, “Chase” is his good friend: cradled her husband’s head, he looked at that a woman was at the that Father Coughlin lent aid to notorious her and said, “I’m done for.” back door and needed to outlaws such as Baby Face Nelson and John elson managed to get back to the As the early evening wind whistled see him immediately. The agent’s car and drive it around through the Hudson’s bullet-pierced priest went to the door Dillinger — and at least knew personally, if Nto the rear of his disabled Ford. windshield, fear and confusion reigned said saw Helen. not helped, others such as Ma Barker and Chase, little more than a spectator in inside the vehicle. Chase testified he was “Jimmie’s been shot. Legs Diamond. He even was asked by the the final minutes of the battle, began speeding along unfamiliar roads, at times You have to help us. He’s gathering their weapons when he saw hitting 85 mph, trying to figure out where in the car,” she said. lesser known, but highly successful bank Nelson driving toward him and calling for he was. A weeping Helen continued to Meanwhile, Chase had robber Eddie Bentz to help him and his wife Helen. hold Nelson’s head as he took long, deep pulled the car. When adopt a child. But whether or not the aid As Chase approached the Hudson, breaths and attempted to direct Chase Helen and the priest went Nelson looked at him and said, “Drop down one road after another, through into the garage, Chase that Father Coughlan offered was outside everything and get me to the priest.” one small town after another. was holding Nelson up, his purview as a priest — and perhaps even Chase said he’d get their personal They finally entered Wilmette and and they were at the outside the law at times — has not been belongings from the disabled car, but made their way to 1155 Mohawk Road, back of the vehicle. When Nelson said “Forget that stuff. You’ll have the home of Father Phillip Coughlan’s Nelson saw the priest, determined. to drive. I’ve been hit pretty bad.” He sister. Both Nelson and his wife were he muttered “Hello” then called for Helen again. raised Catholic, and Father Coughlan was and then slumped back Winnetka and finally down a back alley against Chase. and into a red two-stall garage in the rear Helen pleaded with the priest to of a gray stucco cottage facing Walnut give her husband refuge, but the priest Street. Chase would later testify he had refused, noting it was his sister’s house; never been to the house and didn’t know her 8-year-old son was inside, and where he was, but that Nelson assured she was expecting several guests that him “friends” were inside. evening. Chase later testified Helen Chase knocked on the front door and began to cry. “But he’s dying. He’s got to “a tall dark-complexioned man in his get someplace where he can lay down.” late 30s answered.” Chase said “There’s The priest said he knew of a safe someone out here who needs you,” and location he could bring them to, but later led the man to the garage. Chase said told police he didn’t know of any place. once he looked into the car “he instantly He just wanted to get them away from recognized Jimmie.” his sister’s house. The two men and Helen then carried Helen suggested they all go in the Nelson into the house. Chase said they priest’s car, but Father Coughlan said entered by a side door and walked it would be better if they followed him through a kitchen and down a hallway since they couldn’t leave the agent’s and turned left into a small bedroom bullet-ridden and blood-stained car where Nelson was placed on a large there. “Follow me in your car,” he said. white iron bed. Chase said there was a “We won’t go far.” When Chase became young woman and an old man in his 60s suspicious and questioned the priest, he in the house but neither said anything was assured by Father Coughlan that he or tried to help. Once on the bed, the meant to help them. younger man left. The priest helped Chase put Nelson “All three of us knew Les [Baby Face back into the front passenger seat and Nelson’s real name was Lester Joseph Helen into the back. They then followed Gillis] was dying, but there was nothing Father Coughlan for several blocks until we could do,” Helen told officials several the priest saw Chase make a sudden U- days later. Given scissors and other turn and speed away. The priest said he supplies, Helen cut off all of Nelson’s attempted to follow them but soon lost clothing, later telling authorizes that them in traffic. He would later admit he his white shirt was mostly crimson. She was relieved, but also saddened because stuffed cotton into the bullet hole in his they might have feared “I was leading stomach and into the large exit wound in them into a trap.” his back. She then covered both wounds And that’s exactly what both Chase and by wrapping his waist with a long strip Helen would later tell police that Nelson of cloth torn from the bed sheet. Finally, feared. He told Chase, “I don’t like the she cleaned the buckshot wounds on his way he’s acting. He seems wrong. Lose legs and then wrapped him in a blanket him.” when he complained of being cold. Nelson, it seemed, knew of a safe “That’s better,” he said to her and then place, and began directing Chase down told them the pain was gone but there one road after another, eventually was a spreading numbness. Helen simply leading them out of Wilmette and into held his hand and waited for the end. The Southwest Kansas Catholic April 15, 2018 Page 9

U.S. State A look at a Department honors year in the Italian nun as a life of the ‘Woman of Courage’ ashington D.C. (CNA) - An Italian nun working Daughters in war-torn parts of Africa was honored at the WU.S. State Department’s International Women of Isabella of Courage award ceremony recently, commended for her dedicated service to the poor and to internally displaced persons. “Sister Maria Elena is being honored for her service State and Garden City D of I Circle members, left, attend a blessing of the new to counter hatred, injustice, and war-related horrors,” 3D ultrasound machine donated to ABC Pregnancy Care Center in Garden City said Heather Nauert, department spokesperson, at the by the Knights of Columbus. award ceremony held at the Dean Acheson Auditorium in Washington, D.C. he Daughters of Isabella is a Catholic women’s Catholic schools, REACH and Spirit Camps, Knights of “She has provided refuge to those people internally organization with the aim to practice their Columbus Sonogram Program, and International D of displaced by conflict; and her tireless work to bring peace Tmotto: “Unity, Friendship and Charity”. I Endowment Fund. in the Central African Republic. Thank you, Sister,” Nauert The Daughters do this in many ways: Meetings are Their spiritual works of mercy are continual through continued. held once a month for all members. They pray together a prayer chain they use for special requests and Masses Sister Maria Elena Berini, a Catholic nun from Italy who serves for themselves, others, and those who have died. They for D of I members. They also host an America Needs with the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Anthide Thouret, was support each other through hard and special occasions. Fatima Rosary Rally every October. born in 1944. She developed a deep sense of compassion and They work together for the good of the parishes, They pray for youth on World Youth Day. Celebration service from a young age, when she left school at 15 to work dioceses, state, nation and world. of their Circle anniversary in June is highlighted by in a textile factory to help support her family. One of the six circles in the Dodge City Diocese attending Mass and brunch together; this year marks Berini entered the novitiate at 19 and began delving into is located in Garden City — Circle #781, Our Lady of their milestone 70th anniversary. religious and educational training. After voicing her desire to Perpetual Help. This circle has many agencies and They also will celebrate together in April, Queen serve in Africa, she was sent to Chad in 1972 to teach in rural organizations they support. In the last year they have Isabella Day, the namesake of this international areas often under the threat of violence and war. made donations of time, talent and treasure to the organization. Participation is ongoing with State and Despite the horrors Emmaus House, ABC Pregnancy International activities. and injustices she Center, Western Kansas Child “So many wonderful things come from being witnessed first-hand, Advocacy Center, Finney Catholic, come from being a member of the Daughters Sister Berini came to County Public Library Summer of Isabella,” noted one DofI member. “If you are love the African people Literacy Program, Breast Cancer a Catholic woman, and you are asked to join the and their culture. Awareness, Domestic Violence, Daughters of Isabella, give sincere thought to the call. In 2007, she was Families Together, Inc., Catholic It can be very rewarding and an opportunity for great transferred to a Catholic Charities, St. Mary’s Church spiritual growth.” mission in Bocaranga, Senior (Graduates) breakfast, For more information, visitdaughtersofisabella. Central African Republic, St. Mary’s and St. Dominic’s org. where she has been working with internally displaced persons who are seeking refuge from conflict. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Now 74, she still works in CAR with those displaced by the war and remains hopeful for peace within the region. “As the United States Photo Ambassador to the Holy by Ruth See, I am especially Sister Maria Elena holds an award Baalmann honored to be here presented to her by the U.S. State today with Sister Maria Department. On the evening of April Elena Berini,” said Callista Gingrich during the awards 4, during St. Michael reception. Parish, La Crosse, parish “Sister, your steadfast devotion to peace and justice, on school of religion class behalf of the most vulnerable, is truly inspirational. Thank time, Judy Hoffman from you for all that you do,” Gingrich continued. St. Joseph-Liebenthal gave Gingrich went on to commend all the women at the an explanation to students awards ceremony, and thanked them for their bravery, in grades 3-12, along with compassion, and “efforts to make our world a better place.” other parishioners, of how Sister Berini was one among 10 honorees at the the Divine Mercy picture International Women of Courage ceremony, including Dr. and the “Chaplet of the Julissa Villanueva, a forensic pathologist from Honduras; Divine Mercy” prayer came Godelieve Mukasarasi, who has been working for peace in into being. They all prayed Rwanda; Aliyah Khalaf Saleh, who saved a number of Iraqi the Chaplet at the end military troops by hiding them from the Islamic State; and of her presentation. On Aiman Umarova, who fights against sexual abuse of women Divine Mercy Sunday, April and children in Kazakhstan. 8, the PSR students led the The International Women of Courage award ceremony “Chaplet of Divine Mercy” is now in its 12th year. It focuses on recognizing “women before the 10 a.m. Mass, around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional which was also their Youth courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, sponsored Mass for the Photos by By Ruth Baalmann human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, month of April. often at great personal risk and sacrifice,” according to the U.S. Department of State. Page 10 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

n Jerusalén, la ciudad en la que Jesucristo Así se vivió Domingo de Ramos en ingresó hace más de dos mil años aclamado Ecomo el Mesías, los católicos celebraron este 25 de marzo el Domingo de Ramos con Misas y Jerusalén, donde ingresó Jesús hace procesiones en los lugares santos. El administrador apostólico del Patriarcado Latino de Jerusalén, Mons. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, presidió más de 2 mil años a las 8:00 a.m. (hora local) la Misa en la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. De arriba La Custodia de Tierra Santa informó que los hacia abajo: fieles realizaron una procesión con las palmas que rodeó tres veces el Edículo, donde se conserva la Franciscanos tumba donde fue depositado el cuerpo de Cristo. animando el La Eucaristía fue concelebrada por decenas de recorrido. sacerdotes. Mons. Pizzaballa explicó al Christian Media Center Celebración de que en esta solemnidad “acogemos a Jesús como la Misa. rey, como Mesías, como sacerdote en nuestra vida. Procesión de Debemos acogerlo por lo que es: un rey, un mesías palmas dentro que después nos llevará a la cruz, irá a la cruz para la de la Iglesia del salvación del mundo y por amor a todos”. Santo Sepulcro. Comentó que la celebración de la Semana Santa en Jerusalén “es siempre la misma, pero es siempre Recorrido con nueva y siempre especial, con peregrinos que vienen las palmas en de todo el mundo”. Jerusalén. “El significado es revivir en los mismos lugares los acontecimientos que son el origen de nuestra Mons. salvación, la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo para parecerse, incluso físicamente, una especie de octavo Pizzaballa sacramento, en la que ha sido la experiencia de Jesús explicó al y también la nuestra”, destacó. En la tarde del domingo, portando ramos y Christian entonando cantos y alabanzas, miles de personas caminaron por el mismo recorrido que hizo Jesús Media para ingresar a Jerusalén. La procesión partió desde la iglesia de Betfagé, Center que en el Monte de los Olivos, y terminó en la iglesia en esta de Santa Ana, en la Ciudad Santa, donde según la tradición vivieron los padres de la Virgen María. solemnidad Al terminar el recorrido, según indicó la Custodia de Tierra Santa, Mons. Pizzaballa afirmó que “no se “acogemos puede leer la entrada de Jesús en la Ciudad Santa sin a Jesús completarlo e iluminarlo con el relato de la Pascua. Entonces también nosotros entramos en la Pascua como rey, con Jesús”. El Prelado manifestó que al celebrar la Semana como Santa en Jerusalén “queremos decir y proclamar con determinación que somos parte de esta ciudad, que Mesías, está en el origen de nuestra fe y conserva nuestra como historia cristiana”. La Custodia de Tierra Santa informó que los sacerdote cristianos de Belén y Ramala, ciudades de Palestina, obtuvieron un permiso especial para participar de en nuestra las celebraciones en Jerusalén. vida. Las celebraciones de Semana Santa en Jerusalén El Patriarcado Latino de Jerusalén informó que en Debemos el Jueves Santo a las 8:00 a.m. se celebrará la Misa Crismal en la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. A las 3:30 acogerlo p.m. (hora local) se realizará una peregrinación hacia el Cenáculo, donde Jesús celebró la Última Cena, por lo desde las iglesias de San Santiago y San Marcos. A las que es: 9:00 p.m. se realizará una Hora Santa en la Basílica de la Agonía, en Getsemaní. un rey, un El Viernes Santo, 31 de marzo, a las 8:00 a.m. se celebrará la Pasión del Señor en la iglesia del mesías que Santo Sepulcro, y a las 11:30 a.m. los franciscanos después presidirán el Vía Crucis. A las 8:10 p.m. tendrá lugar una procesión fúnebre en la iglesia del Santo nos llevará Sepulcro. El Sábado Santo, la Vigilia Pascual tendrá lugar a las a la cruz, 7:30 a.m. en la tumba de Jesús dentro de la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. A la medianoche, el Custodio de irá a la cruz Tierra Santa, P. Francesco Patton, presidirá una Misa para la en ese templo. Al día siguiente, Domingo de Resurrección, se salvación celebrará una Eucaristía en la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro a las 8:00 a.m. del mundo Cabe destacar que la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro no y por amor solo es administrada por los católicos de rito latino, sino también por los greco-ortodoxos y los cristianos a todos”. armenios. Por ello, los católicos disponen de horarios Fotos: Patriarcado Latino de Jerusalén fijos para sus celebraciones litúrgicas. The Southwest Kansas Catholic April 15, 2018 Page 11 Crezcamos en la oración menudo escuchamos a la gente decir: Dios de ustedes como cristianos." (1 Tesaloni- Intercesiones). "Me gustaría una vida de oración más censes 5,17-18), o Mis pequeñas oraciones de exhortación fa- A profunda". ¿Pero cómo? Mi definición -- "La oración es la elevación del alma a Dios voritas: favorita de oración es "estar consciente de la pres- o la petición de bienes convenientes" (CIC n. º -- "Jesús, ayúdame". encia de Dios". Dios está con nosotros siempre; 2559). -- "María, quédate conmigo". si no lo fuera, dejaríamos de existir: ¡puffff! Pero, El Catecismo enumera cinco formas de oración -- "Señor Jesucristo, Hijo de Dios, ten piedad ¿cómo profundizamos nuestra conciencia de la (CIC nn. º 2623-2649): de mí, tu amado". (La oración de Jesús) presencia de nuestro Amoroso Señor? 1. Oración de bendición (tanto descendente Pero, todas las definiciones y listas y ejemplos Este artículo continúa nuestra serie sobre las como ascendente), esta forma incluye la adoración no nos dicen cómo profundizar nuestra vida de Buenas Nuevas: necesitamos un Salvador, Él es de la Trinidad. "Con amor sincero, adorémoslo" oración. ¡Necesitamos orar! Necesitamos supli- Cristo Jesús, que murió y resucitó por nosotros, que (Intercesiones del Viernes Santo). carle a nuestro Compasivo Padre Celestial que nos nos invita a creer y responder, y que nos pide que 2. Oración de petición, incluye pedir enseñe a orar, a ayudarnos a crecer en nuestra lo sigamos a Él y a Su Iglesia, no al mundo; y en La perdón. "Que muramos contigo, para resucitar vida de oración. Y tenemos que hacer nuestra Por Reverendísimo Vida del Reino: ¿Cómo ponemos en práctica estas contigo en la gloria" (Intercesiones del Viernes parte para reservar tiempo cada día para orar, John B. Buenas Nuevas de Jesús? El comienzo: Oración Santo). ¡y esperar los tiempos de oración que ocurren Brungardt, diaria. 3. Oración de intercesión, pidiendo en nombre inesperadamente! Espere en Jesús, el Resucitado, Obispo de la Otras definiciones de oración: de otro. "Ayúdanos a compartir tu amor el uno nuestro Salvador. Confíe en el Espíritu Santo, Diócesis Católica -- Comunicarse con Dios: tanto hablando como con el otro" (Intercesiones del Viernes Santo). que "nos viene a socorrer en nuestra debilidad. escuchando, 4. Oración de acción de gracias. "Demos Aunque no sabemos pedir como es debido, de Dodge City -- Usando nuestra voz, mente, corazón, alma, gracias a Dios" (últimas palabras en cada Santa el Espíritu mismo intercede por nosotros con manos / pies para mostrar nuestro amor a Dios, Misa). "Por tu inmensa gloria... te damos gracias" gemidos que no se pueden expresar" (Romanos y recibir su amor, (Gloria de la Misa). 8,26). Nuestra Trinidad de amor nos ayudará, -- Una característica de la oración: "incesante": 5. Oración de alabanza, simplemente porque porque somos hijos amados de Dios, que quiere ¡orar en todo momento! San Pablo: "Oren sin "DIOS ES". "Que podamos ofrecerte nuestro que profundicemos nuestra relación con él. cesar. Den gracias por todo. Eso es lo que quiere alegre sacrificio dealabanza " (Domingo de Pascua, + Bishop John

Esta es la segunda La Buena Nueva: 3. Jesús murió y resucitó para 5. Sigo a Jesús y su Iglesia, no al 2. Santa Misa semanal de una serie de diez 1. Necesito un Salvador salvarme mundo 3. Confesión mensual 2. Jesús es Dios que se hizo 4. Jesús me invita a creer y yo Vivir el Reino: 4. Estudiar la Biblia y el Catecismo partes, que incluye: Hombre respondo 1. Oración diaria 5. Ser testigo de la Buena Nueva ¡Hola muchachos! Para ser liberado de lugares oscuros racias por leer este artículo. Soy “in persona Christi”, “en la persona su obispo, Mons. John, y los de Cristo”. El sacerdocio me da gran Ginvito a reflexionar sobre esta alegría, felicidad y plenitud, al servir a serie de artículos sobre la llamada Dios y a los demás. ¡Gracias a Dios! + Por Reverendísimo vocacional de Dios para ustedes Tus padres, tu familia, tu párroco Ronald M. Gilmore (todos los niños y hombres solteros). y otros pueden ayudarte con Obispo Emeritus de Sí, ese niño soy yo, en mi uniforme este “discernimiento vocacional” Dodge City de Cub Scout; tal vez tú fuiste o eres (determinar en la oración quién te Scout. Mi familia vivía en Manhattan está llamando a ser Dios). Nuestro en ese momento, y yo asistía a la Equipo Vocacional (en la Oficina de Escuela y Parroquia “Seven Dolors”; Vocaciones Sacerdotales), dirigido a Resurrección es una profunda corriente que luego nuestra familia se mudó a una por el Padre Wesley Schawe, estará fluye por todo tu ser, la parte mas profunda de granja entre Chapman y Abilene. encantado de ayudarte. Lo ayudan los donde estas y de quien eres. Tuve la bendición de ser criado por padres Rene Labrador, Ted Stoecklein L Esto tal vez es muy fácil de ver cuando la vida te mi papá y mi mamá en una familia y Juan Salas. sonríe. Fácil de ver, cuando estas descansado/a, católica. Como adulto, mi trabajo fue Espero y rezo para que estas refrescado/a, y cuando estas arriba de tu mundo y tu como profesor de ciencias en Wichita. reflexiones te ayuden a meditar, orar vida. Casi puedes sentir el poder de la Resurrección Luego comencé a preguntarle a y escuchar a Dios en tus corazones. Él dentro de ti. Dios quién Él quería que yo fuera en tiene un plan maravilloso para ti como Esto no es tan fácil de ver cuando la vida no te sonríe. mi vida. Ten en cuenta que yo no sacerdote o como esposo y padre. No es tan fácil de ver cuando estas presionado/a por estaba preguntando qué quería hacer Escúchalo en la oración. Y Jesús dijo: tareas, preocupaciones y ansiedades de la vida. Y lo yo con mi vida. Es una cuestión de “Sígueme” (Lucas 9,23). ultimo que puedes sentir es el poder de la Resurrección identidad, de ser, versus una cuestión Por favor, ora por mí y ten la dentro de ti. de hacer / ocupación. La pregunta se seguridad de mis oraciones por ti. Pero es entonces cuando este poder esta mas enfoca en Dios y su plan para mi vida. Recuerda, ¡Jesús te ama más de lo presente y activo dentro de tu vida. Nada más que no Escuché. Fui paciente. Fui humilde. que puedes pedir o imaginar! te gusta lo que está haciendo dentro de ti. Nada mas Y escuché que Dios quería que yo no te gusta lo que te esta mostrando. Nada mas no fuera sacerdote, y luego obispo. Y estás listo/a para tomar los pasos que te está pidiendo tomé coraje y fuerza de Jesús para ser + Bishop John que tomes. Lo que el Señor-Resucitado te esta mostrando es • • • la lista obscura de esas cosas que te están apartando on este tema, el obispo, Monseñor John, está actualizando su serie anterior de Él. Tus heridas, tus miedos, tus titubeos, tus Cinvitando a niños y jóvenes a considerar el sacerdocio. compromisos, tus ansiedades, tus adicciones, tus ¿Por qué este enfoque renovado? pecados: el esta permitiendo que todos estos suban a “Otras vocaciones son esenciales: la vida consagrada y la vida matrimonial”, dijo la superficie de tu mente y corazón, el esta permitiendo Mons. John. “Sin embargo, pronto enfrentamos una grave escasez de sacerdotes que sientas el peso de sus manos muertas. en nuestra diócesis. ¿Cómo proporcionaremos la Santa Misa, la Absolución de los Quiere que te des cuenta de estas cosas y que sientas Pecados y la Unción de los Enfermos en el futuro a nuestros fieles en la Diócesis de estas cosas, porque quiere que hagas algo. Sin su Dodge City en nuestras 48 parroquias?”. Gracia, no las podrías reconocer. Sin reconocerlas, no Mons. John lo invita a leer en oración y considerar esto y otros pensamientos en esta podrías abrirte a su poder redentor y sanador. serie, ya que están impresos en el Catholic. Por favor, oren para que más niños y jóvenes Su Resurrección debería de liberarte de todas esas puedan discernir si están siendo llamados a servir a Dios y a su pueblo de esta manera. cosas obscuras por medio de la sanación. Reemplaza esa mano obscura con su mano sanadora Page 12 April 15, 2018 The Southwest Kansas Catholic AdVantage Gabriel’s Crossword

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Syracuse, Satanta Ashland, Kinsley t tener los números a partir la 1 a 9 S Cada cuadrado 3x3 debe contener los Check out our website! • • • kofcinsuranceks.com números a partir la 1 a 9 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Obituaries April 15, 2018 Page 13 Doris K. Smith, 87, of Immaculate Ellinwood in addition to the tasks of being Conception Parish, Claflin, died March 25, a farm wife where she did everything from Mauricia Hermocillo mourned 2018. She was a graduate of Claflin High cooking, cleaning, and raising children to School. On Feb. 22, 1949, she married Francis driving the farm trucks. She was a member auricia G. Hermocillo (Gallardo), Hospice. As a devout Catholic, Harold Smith; he preceded her in death on Feb. of the Altar Society, and former member of M71, wife of Deacon Martin Mauricia co-founded, along with her 22, 1991. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Peter and Paul Church, North Ellinwood. Hermocillo, died March 26, 2018. husband, St. Mary’s Catholic Church the Altar Society, and a former member of the Survivors include husband; daughters, Jamie She was born on November 21, 1946, Arcoiris Youth Group. She was a great Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include two Zink and Jill Moore; six grandchildren; and in Villa Hidalgo, Durango, Mexico, role model for the youth community. sons, Mark H. and Gerard L.; sisters, Teresa three great-grandchildren. Father Terrance to Alejandro A. Sr. Mauricia, along with Dolechek, Marie Hoss, Rita Doll, and Roberta Klein presided. and Dominga Juarez her husband, led Prosser; three grandchildren; and two great- Jesus M. “Jesse” Aguilera, 92, of St. Gallardo. She worked as Marriage Preparation grandchildren. Fathers Terrence Klein and Mary Parish, Garden City, died April 2, 2018. a nurse aide at Pioneer Classes as well in their Meinrad Miller presided. Aquilera served in the United State Marine Nursing Home in Lakin home. Dorothy F. Edmonds, 89, of Sacred Heart Corp during WWII from 1944 to 1946. After and at Briar Hill Manor Mauricia was united Parish, Larned, passed away March 22, 2018. the service he moved to Garden City where in Garden City. Mauricia in holy matrimony to Moving from Ellis in 1972, she was a school he has lived since. Jesse was a self-employed turned her care for Martin Hermocillo on cook and hotel business owner. She was a painter and owner and operator of Jesse the aging to caring for April 8, 1967. member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, Aguilera Painting. On August 18, 1949, he children in her home In her final days, and enjoyed cooking, sewing and taking care married Justina Mora; she preceded him in day care for several Mauricia was strong of her family. On Nov. 27, 1946 she married death on Oct. 13, 1989. Survivors include years. At Garden Valley in her faith, asking Joy R. Edmonds; he preceded her in death on two daughters, Geraldine Aguilera and Irene Retirement Village, God to remove the Feb. 7, 2001. Survivors Include a son, Timothy Shumate; his companion Marilyn Ornelas; a she later worked as a c a n c e r f r o m h e r CNA and an assistant body, and then finally R.; three daughters, Joyce L. Henderson, sister Lupe Alcaraz; two granddaughters; two Mauricia Hermocillo Sandi L. Edmonds, and Mary VonFeldt; six grandsons; one step-granddaughter; seven physical therapist. In trusting in God to grandchildren; 11 great -grandchildren; great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; 1996, Mauricia began go home with Him. and two great-great-grandchildren. Father and numerous nieces and nephews. Father work as a Spanish/English interpreter/ Survivors include four daughers and Bernard Felix presided. Charles Seiwert presided. translator at St. Catherine Hospital. one son: Barbara Hermocillo, Diana Catherine Pauline Perez, 80, of St. Refugio Camarillo Renteria, 75, of Mauricia also translated documents for Jones, Catherine McMillen, Margaret Mary Parish, Garden City, died March 27, Garden City, died March 3, 2018. Survivors the Finney County Community Health Hermocillo and Martin Jesse Hermocillo; 2018. Catherine grew up and went to school include his wife, Francisca Tejeda de Camarillo; Coalition. six brothers, Miguel Gallardo, Alejandro in Ingalls; she worked as an office manager children, Alberto Camarillo, Jorge Camarillo, In 2014, she retired from the Jr., Nicolas Gallardo, Pedro Gallardo, at Farm Management in Garden City. She Miriam Camarillo, and Armando Camarillo; hospital, but she continued to serve Arturo Gallardo, and Jose Gallardo; was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. and six grandchildren. her community through volunteer one sister, Antonia G. Laurelez; and Her husband, Tony, preceded her in death in Angelina Chacon Apodaca, 93, of St. work. She was a translator for Kansas six grandchildren. The family requests 2005. Survivors include three children: Diane Joan of Arc Parish, Elkhart, died March 31, Appleseed of Southwest Kansas. donations made to St. Jude Children’s Solze, Curtis Perez, and Donna Wilkerson; 2018. Angelina was the fifth of seven children, Mauricia volunteered at St. Catherine Research Hospital, in care of Garnand her brother, Joe Kuddes; a sister, Helen and grew up in Guerrero, Chihuahua until the Hospital and until her death was a Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh St., Wilkinson; six grandchildren; and three age of 20, when she moved to El Ejido volunteer at St. Catherine Hospital Garden City, Kansas 67846. great-grandchildren. Father Charles Seiwert Tres Ojitos, in Madera, Chihuahua presided. following her marriage to Romulo Robert E. “Bob” Pryor, 73, of Prince of Dominguez Ledezma. He preceded Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, her in death. She is survived by her died April 3, 2018. Pryor served in the Air Force daughters, Alicia Dominguez, Manuela as an Airman First Class from 1965 to 1971. He Dominguez, and Dora Dominguez; sons, WhenWhen it comes it comes to yourto your to-do to-do list, list, worked his adult lifetime in sprinkler fitting Arturo Dominguez, Luis Dominguez, and and was President of Pryor Automatic Fire Jesus Dominguez; 25 grandchildren; When it comes to your to-do list, Sprinkler. On June 7, 1985, he married Mary several great-granchildren, nieces, putput your your future future first. first. Zink-Haberman. He is survived by his wife of nephews, and a host of family and put your future first. 32 years; and three children, Michael L. Pryor, friends. Father Frances Khoi Nguyen Wendy L. Lockwood, and Shelly A. Arnberger; a presided. 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Placing second was Allie Strandmark of the Internet population, which makes of the world’s most popular education participating in oration contests at from St. Dominic School, and in third place raising money through YouTube a powerful websites. Khan Academy gets about their schools in recent weeks with was Benjamin Mahoney of St. Mary School, resource. For example, over 100 million 70,000 views a day. You can find 1,800 free the thought of making it to the finals, Garden City. The theme for the Oration dollars were raised for the ALS association math and science videos with the math held April 9 at St. Dominic School in Contest was “Inventions that have Improved by people doing the Ice Bucket challenge ranging from early math to multivariable Garden City. the Quality of Life.” and posting their videos to YouTube. calculus (whatever that is). There are The efforts paid off for six youngsters In 2017, the number one search on also videos on computer science, art, and who competed with speeches By Darcy Feist YouTube was how to make slime (I probably humanities. Khan Academy and channels highlighting what they feel is an his Christmas, I got a loom to make searched that myself one hundred times). like it are important because they allow invention that has improved the quality potholders, but when I got to the end, But the point is, people use YouTube to the richest and poorest students across of life. Tneither my mom or I knew how to finish learn new hobbies. According to an article the world to have access to the same The oration contest was sponsored it. There was a diagram, but we needed in Psychology Today, the benefits of having information. Students who cannot go to by Modern Woodmen of America, something more, like someone to SHOW us. a hobby can spill over into all other aspects school for whatever reason — perhaps which supported the event with a check Sometimes people run into this problem not of life. Having a hobby can help structure location or gender (because there are still for $250. Representative Kasey Sabatka only with their hobbies, but also with their your time, give you something to talk parts of the world where girls cannot go travelled from Bird City, Kansas (NW schoolwork. What could you do? Well, we about, and help you meet new people in to school) — can still get an education if corner of Kansas) to present the check, went to YouTube, and, of course, learned your community. Of course, you can pick they have access to the Internet. as well as gifts for the competitors and how to finish that potholder with one short up a hobby anywhere, but learning a hobby Knowledge is power and YouTube can judges, and a $50 check to first place video. While not everything on YouTube is on YouTube has its benefits. It’s free, you bring that knowledge to any part of the winner Darcy Feist. good or helpful, it has definitely improved can go at your own pace at your own time, world where you can get WIFI. The free and Modern Woodmen of America is people’s lives all around the world. watch someone else do it, and take the class open access that YouTube provides on its a member-owned fraternal financial YouTube was invented in 2005 by Chad anywhere, which is helpful when you live in education channels could be the ticket out services organization which began Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. a small town like ours. for someone. 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This is when YouTube is the invention that is improving educational and volunteer programs During its short existence, YouTube has students watch lessons at home, saving lives today. I hope you agree and will use that identify and meet local needs. grown to become the second most popular precious class time for practice or asking YouTube today to learn something new. These activities build relationships, website. By the end of 2015, 400 hours of questions. Additionally, students aren’t just Me? I got some potholders I need to allowing for membership growth and video were being uploaded every minute. watching videos, they are making them, too, finish. greater community impact.

Kasey Sabatka, FIC, Modern Woodmen of America Representative, poses with (LtoR) third place winner Benjamin Mahoney of St. Mary School, first place winner Darcy Feist of Holy Family School, and second place winner Allie Strandmark Competitors and their speeches included: (LtoR) Darcy Feist, Holy Family, Great of St. Dominic Bend (YouTube); Lauren Harding, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Dodge City School. (X-Rays); Monica Jordan, Sacred Heart, Ness City (Doppler Radar); Ava Thill, St. Joseph, Ellinwood (Anti-biotics); Benjamin Mahoney, St. Mary, Garden City (LEGOs); and Allie Strandmark, St. Dominic (Anti-biotics). Scripture Readings Sunday, April 15; Third Sunday Friday, April 20 Wednesday, April 25; Saint Acts 9:26-31/First John 3:18- and James, apostles of Easter Acts 9:1-20/John 6:52-59 Mark, evangelist 24/John 15:1-8 First Corinthians 15:1-8/John Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/First John Saturday, April 21 First Peter 5:5-14/Mark 16:15- Monday, April 30 14:6-14 2:1-5/ Luke 24:35-48 Acts 9:31-42/John 6:60-69 20 Acts 14:5-18/John 14:21-26 Friday, May 4 Monday, April 16 Sunday, April 22; Fourth Thursday, April 26 Tuesday, May 1 Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17 Acts 6:8-15/John 6:22-29 Sunday of Easter Acts 13:13-25/John 13:16-20 Acts 14:19-28/John 14:27-31 Saturday, May 5 Tuesday, April 17 Acts 4:8-12/First John 3:1-2/ Friday, April 27 Wednesday, May 2; Saint Acts 16:1-10/John 15:18-21 Acts 7:51--8:1/ John 6:30-35 John 10:11-18 Acts 13:26-33/John 14:1-6 Athanasius, bishop and doctor Sunday, May 6; Sixth Sunday of Wednesday, April 18 Monday, April 23 Saturday, April 28 Acts 15:1-6 or First John 5:1-5/ Easter Acts 8:1-8/John 6:35-40 Acts 11:1-18/John 10:1-10 Acts 13:44-52/John 14:7-14 John 15:1-8 or Matthew 10:22- Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/ Thursday, April 19 Tuesday, April 24 Sunday, April 29; Fifth Sunday 25 First John 4:7-10/John 15:9-17 Acts 8:26-40/John 6:44-51 Acts 11:19-26/John 10:22-30 of Easter Thursday, May 3; Saints Philip