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“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Is 9:1). May Jesus Christ, the light which the darkness cannot overcome, bless you with the radiance of his loving countenance and grant you peace and joy this Christmastide. Having grown in our love for Jesus and our knowledge of the church during this Year of Faith, may we proclaim it with joy during the coming year!

Joseph F. Naumann James P. Keleher Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas Archbishop Emeritus of Kansas City in Kansas 2 archbishop theleaven.com | december 20, 2013 december 20, 2013 | theleaven.com second front page 3 Life will be victorious Example of Catholic Koreans is both beautiful and inspiring ecently, I had of all mankind and the Lord of all creation, how can you person of the year calendar the privilege ask me to betray him? Even to make a in this world, anyone who archbishop Conveying pope’s ‘beautiful’ character artist’s goal for Time cover R betrays his own father or Naumann pastoral visit to the mother will not be forgiven. By Sam Lucero All the more, may I never Catholic News Service St. Andrew Kim Ko- betray him who is the Father Dec. 21 Francis is third archbishop Quo Vadis retreat rean Catholic Com- of us all.’ REEN BAY, Wis. pope to win Joseph F. Naumann “A generation later, Peter (CNS) — Chica- munity, which cel- Yu’s father, Augustine, firmly Dec. 22 go artist Jason Annual Catholic Radio Time’s honor declares: ‘Once having Seiler, who cre- ebrates Mass each Chiefs game By Carol Glatz known God, I cannot possi- ated the illustra- Catholic News Service Sunday in the old To my knowledge, bly betray him.’ Peter Cho tion of Pope Francis for Time Dec. 23 G Holy Trinity Church [Korea] is the only goes even further and says: Chancery staff Mass and magazine’s Person of the Year ATICAN CITY ‘Even supposing that one’s lunch cover, said his goal was to (CNS) — Pope in Lenexa. country where own father committed a convey his impression of the Francis is not crime, still one cannot dis- Dec. 24 pontiff as a genuine, compas- seeking fame The St. Andrew Kim the faith was own him as no longer being Christmas Eve Mass — sionate spiritual leader. Vor accolades, but being Chaplaincy is blessed to be one’s father. How then can 10 p.m., Cathedral of St. “My goal when painting named Time magazine’s led by Father Young Gil Joo introduced by I say that I do not know the Peter, Kansas City, Kan. him was to capture this man’s Person of the Year will from the Cheongju Dio- heavenly Lord Father who is character and essence,” he make him happy if it helps cese of South Korea, who is Koreans who so good?’ Dec. 25 said. “He is a beautiful person attract people to the hope assisted by a group of very “And what did the 17-year- Christmas Mass — 9:30 and I hope my painting cap- of the Gospel, said the dedicated lay leaders. encountered old Agatha Yi say when she a.m., Sacred Heart, Shaw- tured that.” Vatican spokesman. The Catholic Church in and her younger brother nee While Seiler is not Catho- “It’s a positive sign Korea has a very unique Christianity were falsely told that their lic, he said he has “great re- that one of the most pres- history. To my knowledge, parents had betrayed the Dec. 27 spect for who [Pope Francis] tigious recognitions in the it is the only country where elsewhere and faith? ‘Whether my parents Serra Mass and lunch — is and how he uses his influ- international press” goes the faith was introduced by betrayed or not is their affair. Ascension, Overland Park ence.” to a person who “pro- claims to the world spir- Koreans who encountered brought it back to As for us, we cannot betray “From what I have seen of itual, religious and moral Christianity elsewhere and the Lord of heaven whom we Vespers and dinner with Pope Francis, he seems real values and speaks effec- brought it back to their their homeland. have always served.’ Hearing seminarians and genuine,” added Seiler. tively in favor of peace homeland. Only after Cathol- this, six other adult Chris- “He does not abuse his pow- Dec. 30 and greater justice,” said icism was already estab- tians freely delivered them- er.” One Thing Remains eve- the spokesman, Jesuit Fa- lished with a vibrant believ- his inquiries eventually led selves to the magistrate to be ning of worship — Seiler made the comments ther Federico Lombardi. ing community, did Korean to his baptism. With new- martyred.” ReachKCK campus via email in response to ques- The choice of Pope Christians recruit missionary found faith, Yi returned to Finally, Pope John Paul tions from The Compass, Francis “is not surprising, priests to minister to them. Korea to pass on the faith by said: “The death of the mar- archbishop newspaper of the Diocese given the wide appeal Christianity was intro- transporting texts across the tyrs is similar to the death of of Green Bay. The artist was and huge attention” to his duced into Korea as early closely guarded border and Christ on the cross, because, keleher born in Green Bay, where his pontificate so far, Father as the 16th century. Korean sharing his personal experi- like his, theirs has become grandmother, Julaine Seiler, Lombardi said in a written Dec. 21 intellectuals had a great in- ences. Soon after, many who statement Dec. 11, short- The Korean Catholic community in the beginning of new life. “Catholic Way” taping still lives. His parents, Lar- terest in “Western learning,” became believers crossed the archdiocese presented Arch- This new life was manifested ry and Debbie, and younger ly after Time announced it had named the pope for in part as a rejection of their over to China several times bishop Joseph F. Naumann with a not only in themselves — in Dec. 23 brother Jeremy and wife Ash- the annual feature. political domination by Chi- to grow in their faith under Madonna and Child with Korean those who underwent death Chancery staff Mass and ley all live in Laona, about 100 “Rarely has a new na and Japan. Beginning in dangerous conditions.” likenesses. for Christ — but it was also lunch miles north of Green Bay. the early part of 17th century, Missionaries were recruit- extended to others. . . . The Seiler moved to Rice Lake player on the world stage captured so much atten- Korean diplomats brought ed and invited to come to blood of the martyrs is the Dec. 24 with his family around age 5 tion so quickly — young back from China many items Korea only after a decade of Korea. seed of Christians: This Mass — St. Agnes, Roeland and later to Eau Claire, where and old, faithful and of Western culture; among striving to live their Catholic In his homily at the can- phrase from the first centu- Park he graduated from Eau Claire these were Chinese transla- faith without the benefits onization on May 6, 1984, ries of Christianity is con- Memorial High School in cynical — as has Pope Francis,” Time said on its tions of Catholic doctrinal of ordained clergy. Eventu- Pope John Paul said: “They firmed before our eyes.” Dec. 25 1996. After high school, he website. “With a focus on books. One of these Catholic ally, the Korean Christians (the Korean martyrs) are The story of the be- Christmas Mass — Sis- studied fine art illustration compassion, the leader of doctrinal books was “The realized that they needed a your ancestors, according to ginning and growth of ters, Servants of Mary at the American Academy of CNS photo/Time Inc., handout via Reuters the Catholic Church has True Meaning of the Doc- the flesh, language and cul- priest to be able to partic- Catholicism in Korea is a Art in Chicago for two years. Chicago artist Jason Seiler created the illustration of Pope Francis for Time magazine’s Person of the Year cover. become a new voice of ture. At the same time, they trine of Heaven and Earth” ipate fully in the life of the remarkable one. The Cath- Seiler’s illustrations, paint- Pope Francis is the third pope to be named Time’s Person of the Year. conscience.” by Father Matteo Ricci, the church. In 1794, Father James are your fathers and mothers olic Church in Korea today and found its ultimate ex- ings and caricatures have Blessed John Paul II remarkable Jesuit missionary Chou, a Chinese priest, came in the faith, a faith to which is vibrant with more than pression with the sacrifice of graced the covers of dozens of was named Person of the to China. to Korea to minister to the they bore witness by the 5 million Catholics and an Jesus on Calvary. newspapers and magazines, asked if I would like to also five days to paint the cover.” “tons and tons of feedback” Year in 1994 and Blessed The fact that Korean Catholic community there. shedding of their blood.” abundance of priestly and Recounting the beautiful including Billboard, Rolling paint Pope Francis. I said, ‘Of According to Seiler, he did on his Time cover illustra- John XXIII in 1962. intellectuals were fascinat- After the initial openness The pope continued: religious vocations. history of Korean Catholi- Stone, The New Yorker, Der course.’ I had recently done a not know that his illustration tion. The pope “does not ed by Christianity and, in to the Catholic faith by the “From 13-year-old Peter Yu Although initially Koreans cism during this Christmas Spiegel, The New York Times drawing of Pope Francis for of Pope Francis would grace “It has been a little over- seek fame and success, particular, Catholicism made Korean dynasty, the Chris- to 72-year-old Mark Chong, were attracted to Cathol- season is a reminder of the and Business Week. He said the cover of Der Spiegel,” a the cover of Time until the whelming,” he said. “It is because he serves to it acceptable for Koreans tian faith in Korea under- men and women, clergy and icism as part of Western great treasure of our Catho- Time’s 2013 Person of the German magazine. night before it went to press. great for my professional ca- proclaim the Gospel and in general to embrace the went a series of persecutions laity, rich and poor, ordinary learning and as a rejection of lic faith. As we contend more Year was a first for him. Trained to paint on canvas In researching projects, reer. . . . A lot of letters and God’s love for everyone,” faith. Father Simon Kim, a that spanned more than a people and nobles, many of the culture of their Chinese and more with a secularized “I have never painted the with oils and acrylics, Seiler Seiler said, “I gather as many interviews, including TV and Father Lombardi said. Korean-American Catholic century, producing many them descendants of earlier and Japanese conquerors, culture that shows hostility Person of the Year before,” he used a 21-inch LCD display references as possible and magazine, but mostly hearing But if the recognition “at- priest in his book, “Memory martyrs — among them, unsung martyrs — they all ultimately it was the power to Christianity in general, said. “Not many artists have. and digitally painted Pope watch YouTube videos, if from my friends and family — tracts women and men and Honor,” recounts: “In the first native-born Korean gladly died for the sake of and the beauty of the Chris- and Catholicism in particu- Most times it is a photograph, Francis. It took him more there are any. And then I just that means the world to me!” and gives them hope, the 1784, the son of the Korean Catholic priest, Father An- Christ. tian understanding of God lar, the example of Korean so the honor I feel is tremen- than 70 hours to complete the draw.” Seiler said he has painted pope is happy.” ambassador to China, Peter drew Taegon Kim. In 1984, “Listen to the last words who manifested a personal Catholics inspires us to trea- dous.” project. Seiler spent a lot of time only a few religious figures The spokesman add- Seung-hun Yi (Yi Sunghun) Pope John Paul II canonized of Teresa Kwon, one of the love for humanity. This love sure our Catholic faith and Seiler explained that Time “I wanted to push it further creating the eyes and mouth in his career, but nothing tops ed that Pope Francis encountered a Chinese 103 Korean martyrs while early martyrs: ‘Since the was first revealed with the to be courageous witnesses first hired him to paint the and capture him in a more re- of Pope Francis. “I [first] his most recent project. would also be pleased if Catholic priest in Beijing and making a pastoral visit to Lord of heaven is the Father birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of its truth and beauty. Person of the Year runner-up: alistic way, focusing on subtle showed him with his mouth “I am just so honored to the magazine’s decision “means that many have National Security Agen- things to capture his charac- open and I wanted a closed have been asked to do this,” understood, at least im- cy whistle-blower Edward ter,” he said. “It was import- mouth and softer eyes,” he he told The Compass, “and I plicitly, this message” of ant to me that it really feels said. hope the pope sees it and is Snowden. “The art directors hope. were extremely happy and like him. I only had four or Seiler said he has received pleased with my work.”

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Hazel (Hessenberger) and Roy White, mem- bers of Prince of Peace Par- Miscarriage ministry ish in Olathe, will celebrate their 50th wedding an- Ministry launched for parents experiencing loss during pregnancy niversary on By Joe Bollig Dec. 28 with a [email protected] Mass followed by a family ANSAS CITY, Kan. — After celebration a long struggle to conceive, and dinner. The couple was married on Becky and David Dixon were Dec. 28, 1963, at Holy Cross Church, Mendota, Ill. Their children and their overjoyed to learn in late spouses are: Brad and Anastasia White, 2007K that they were going to have a Chesterfield, Mo.; Tamara and Michael baby. Bulleigh, Olathe; Tara and Richard My- But it was not to be. Instead of be- ers, St. Peters, Mo.; Tanya and Ryan coming parents, they became a statis- Wettengel, Roanoke, Texas; and Brett tic. In February 2008, after 12 weeks, White, Olathe. They also have 11 grand- Becky Dixon experienced a miscar- children. riage. “No one — not my sisters or my Leona (Boeding) and Robert “Bob” mother — had a miscarriage,” she said. Olber- “I was unaware of anyone I knew who ding, had a miscarriage. It wasn’t on my ra- mem- A group of teens from parishes in Leavenworth kneel as a procession with the Blessed Sacrament makes its way through the convention center to the adoration room at the National Catholic Youth dar that it was a possibility. I was just bers of Conference in Indianapolis. really in shock.” Sts. Pe- Miscarriage is a lot more common ter and than many realize. Paul Par- One in four women who become ish, Sen- NCYC fans flame of faith in hundreds of Kansas teens pregnant in their lifetimes experience eca, will a miscarriage, according to WebMD. celebrate By Jessica Langdon The rate is 14 percent for women ages their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. [email protected] 20 to 29, and increases to 28 percent 29 with a dinner hosted by their 12 chil- for women ages 38 to 40. dren, followed by an open house from ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mad- 2 to 4 p.m. at the community building Although crushed and heartbroken, die Schmucker finds herself in Corning. The couple was married on the Dixons didn’t have time to mourn. surrounded by fellow Cath- Dec. 31, 1953, at St. Bede Church in Kel- Becky worked as a CPA, and the mis- olics when she attends Mass ly. Their children and their spouses are: carriage happened in the middle of the atK Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Duane and Kim Olberding; Janet and busiest time of the year. Parish in Leavenworth. Neil Conley; Barb and Jerry Feldkamp; Instead, she did what a lot of cou- But more than 20,000 all close to her Joan and Dan Rickel; Jim and Jean Ol- ples do after a miscarriage. She put it own age? berding; Donna and Kenny Wege; Mike all behind her and tried to move on “My involvement [in miscarriage “When I had the last miscarriage, the That’s more of a once-in-a-lifetime and Sara Olberding; Cheryl Broxterman; with her life. ministry] goes back to when I was in law had changed, so the parents could experience for the junior at Immacula- Colette and Cy Wallisch; Kevin and But it didn’t work. St. Louis, when I was director of the have the baby’s body,” she said. “Before ta High School in Leavenworth. Valerie Olberding; Angelia and Shawn “In early April, it crept back up for pro-life office,” said Archbishop Nau- that, you could not. The doctors treated Wise; and Brian and Mindy Olberding. Schmucker gathered with roughly me,” she said. “I was very depressed for mann. them as [medical waste].” They also have 43 grandchildren and 21 24,000 other teens and their chaper- several weeks. It finally all came back “A need [for the ministry] surfaced When she miscarried the fifth time, great-grandchildren. ones Nov. 21-23 in Indianapolis for the and hit me — it resurfaced.” from a variety of places,” he continued, she called Father Pennings, who helped 2013 National Catholic Youth Confer- Many couples mourn their loss qui- “hospital chaplains, my own experi- her through her grief and conducted a Robert and Winona Wurtz, mem- ence. etly, rarely talking about it even among ences in parishes with couples . . . and burial service. bers of About 600 teens and adults trav- themselves, much less with anyone from a feeling that the church should “I did not know what to do, but I Most eled to Indianapolis from parishes and else, said Ron Kelsey, archdiocesan do more for couples that experience didn’t want my baby thrown away with P u r e schools across the Archdiocese of Kan- pro-life consultant. Sometimes they the loss of a child before birth [or still- the trash,” she said. “[Father Pennings Heart sas City in Kansas. carry their grief for many years. born].” said, ‘No, we’ll have a funeral.’ This of Mary “I just think that the most fun part “Very often, society minimizes mis- One of the challenges of the minis- was the first time it ever happened to Parish, of NCYC was meeting people from carriage, [considering it] something try is that parishes are often unaware me. It was so healing compared to [be- Topeka, across the nation,” said Schmucker. “It celebrat- that just happens, frequently, and you that the loss has taken place, he said. fore].” was amazing to see 20,000-30,000 peo- ed their move on with your life,” said Kelsey. Often, couples suffer alone without Saiki named her child Timmy and ple who all believe in God in one place. 50th “Couples haven’t necessarily been en- support. now has a grave to visit. What other place can you see so many wedding anniversary with a family re- couraged to stop and recognize the “So, one of the things we’ve tried to “I can see all five of them,” she said. people praising [God]?” union in October. The couple was mar- loss of a child or share the grief of los- do is ask parishes to encourage couples “I would have done the same for all five And when the presenters asked for ried on Dec. 19, 1963, at St. Michael ing a child.” . . . to let the parish know, so the par- of them. . . . With the other ones, I felt moments of silence from the throngs Church in Kimeo. Their children and This is no longer the situation in ish could pray for the couple and the empty; it was a terrible ending. of excited teens gathered in Lucas Oil their spouses are: John and Theresa the Archdiocese of Kansas City in unborn newest parishioner,” said the “So the ministry is so important to Stadium, “You can kind of see God Wurtz; David Wurtz; Sonny and Jeanine Kansas. archbishop. “In doing that, the parish have that closure.” working in that atmosphere,” said Holbrook; Bernard and Janet Stewart; Faith Winchel, left, a member Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Wea, and Cari Dodson, a member of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park, make a cape Under the direction of Archbishop becomes aware of couples who experi- Additionally, Saiki attends the annu- Schmucker. Paul and Debbie Wurtz; and Lisa Ara- that will be given to a child at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Every child that spends a night in the hospital is offered one of the Joseph F. Naumann, the archdiocese ence miscarriage.” al Mass of the Innocents, because “it’s gon. They also have 11 grandchildren Those quiet moments also made a colorful capes. launched a ministry to assist and con- Independently of the archbishop, one more thing I can do for them.” and two great grandchildren. major impact on Skylar Ling, who at- sole parents who have lost a child be- various individuals had approached Becky Dixon was not, unfortunately, tended NCYC with a group from St. Ig- fore birth, a stillborn child, or a child Kelsey and vicar general Father Gary able to bury her child, who she named Pat and Helen (Hughes) Olmsted, natius Parish at Fort Leavenworth. Participants discovered plenty of minated in a huge Mass for all of the together songs of praise at the top of who dies soon after birth. Pennings about the need for a miscar- Abigale. For her, too, the annual Mass members of Although Ling loved the music, ways to serve others, including making participants. their lungs, so loud that all could hear This fall, with the assistance of the riage and stillborn ministry. of the Innocents provides a place to re- St. Malachy hanging out with friends, and watch- 100,000 meals for people in need in Af- “I knelt through 23,000 people re- it on the streets. archdiocesan pro-life office, new cler- One of those individuals was Becky member the child. Parish, Beat- ing the action, the silence with more rica. ceiving Communion, and it is simply “I can only imagine that this was gy binders and parent resource packets Dixon, who knew Kelsey through her There is no “one size fits all” ap- tie, will cel- than 20,000 teens created a lasting Faith Winchel of Queen of the Holy amazing to me!” she said. what it was like for the crowds of peo- were distributed to all the parishes. work as a parish respect life coordina- proach in the miscarriage ministry, ebrate their memory. Rosary in Wea and Cari Dodson of Sarah Wise, who teaches math and ple who swarmed Jesus 2,000 years The clergy packet — “Miscarriage tor. said Kelsey. Couples find themselves in 70th wedding “NCYC opened my faith life and Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park science at Immaculata High School, ago.” and Early Childhood Loss: Clergy Re- “I mentioned to Ron that I definitely a variety of situations, so the ministry anniversary on gave me time to experience all the sat down to fashion a cape for young converted to Catholicism three years While NCYC itself wrapped up with source Binder” — includes the Rite for felt that this was a needed ministry, be- is necessarily flexible and offers a va- Dec. 27. The things that Catholics do — but in a fun patients at the Peyton Manning Chil- ago and always looks for ways to grow the bus rides home, its impact was just couple was the Blessing of a Child in the Womb, cause for me personally at that time, I riety of resources and ways to partic- way,” she said. dren’s Hospital in Indianapolis. The in her faith. beginning. married on and the Order for the Naming and was blindsided by the event and hadn’t ipate. The teens joined in eucharistic ad- hospital offers a cape for some extra Yet she found excuses not to accom- “The best part was the opportuni- Dec. 27, 1943, Commendation of an Infant Who Died any idea how many women had mis- Parents who would like to obtain a oration and had opportunities to go to comfort to every child who spends a pany a group to NCYC — until she was ty to be with friends and learn about at St. Greg- Before Birth, among other things. carriages until I had mine,” she said. packet that includes “Miscarriage and confession. night there. signed up this year — and she loved ev- what God wants from us,” said Michael ory Church And the parent packet includes “Mis- “You need to have some sort of support Early Childhood Loss: A Handbook for They attended huge sessions that “I absolutely loved every part ery minute of it. Hollingsworth of St. Ignatius Parish. in Marysville. Their children and their carriage and Early Childhood Loss: A system out there to help you through Parents” can contact Kelsey by calling brought everyone together and chose of NCYC!” said Winchel. “I met so “As Mass concluded, the joy on each “I believe that God puts that flame spouses are: Tim and Rosalie Olmsted, Handbook for Parents,” “Mourning that time.” (913) 647-0350; sending an email to him from a wide range of smaller breakout many young people from all over the of the kids’ faces was shining Christ, inside each one of us,” added Schmuck- Beattie; Jerry and Lu Olmsted, Emporia; a Miscarriage: Prayers for a Couple Another person who talked to at: prolife@archkck; or writing to: Pro- sessions. United States that share my faith, and and each person (adults included) er. “At NCYC you can really see that Bishop Tom Olmsted, Phoenix; Mary Grieving the Death of Their Unborn Kelsey and Father Pennings was Vir- Life Office, Archdiocese of Kansas City “My favorite part of NCYC was all it really helped to reassure me that, walked away from the stadium with a flame can be turned into a roaring and Gary Dodd, Branson, Mo.; Jane and Child,” information from Catholic ginia Saiki, a member of St. Paul Parish in Kansas, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas of the speakers being able to come out when I struggle with my faith, I’m not renewed hope,” said Wise. fire — not just for weeks or months or Jeff Sandstrom, Marysville; and Monica Cemeteries about burial arrangements in Olathe. Her experience with miscar- City, KS 66109. and Scott Anderson, Olathe. They also and talk to us about everything,” said alone.” “As we walked away one last time years, but for a long time — and also following a miscarriage, and a letter riage was very difficult, because she have 21 grandchildren, 13 step-grand- Chris Wendt, who was also part of the Her favorite moment came on the from the stadium, in the cold, not a build other people’s flame to be just as from Archbishop Naumann. had five. children and 24 great-grandchildren. St. Ignatius group. last night of the conference, which cul- single teenager complained. They sang strong as ours.” december 20, 2013 | theleaven.com local news 7 6 Local news theleaven.com | december 20, 2013 Sister Mary Antoinette Thomas, SCL LEAVENWORTH — Sister Mary Antoi- ance and the power of prayer. In an account Father Albert Fey remembered by Baileyville Catholics nette Thomas, a Sister of Charity of Leav- of her entrance into the world, Sister Mary enworth for 69 years, died on Dec. 8 at the Antoinette wrote the following: “I almost By Joe Bollig motherhouse here. She was 89. did not survive my first few weeks. My [email protected] “I don’t think The daughter mom was assisted by a neighbor midwife. of Lebanese refu- I was born at home weighing less than two ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Suc- anyone in our gees, Ann Elizabeth pounds. For the first eight months of my cess can be measured in many community smiled as Thomas was born life, I required lots of tender, loving care. ways, but Father Albert J. Fey, on Aug. 17, 1924, in My incubator/bed was a shoebox. Mom, CPPS, was successful in per- Butte, Mont., one my aunts, Mom’s friends and all the neigh- much as he did. He liked of 11 children born bors, joined in to keep me alive. I was fed Khaps the most important way: happi- “ to Joseph T. and with an eye dropper, rubbed in olive oil, ness. people and he always Mary Isaac Thom- wrapped in cotton and put in a shoebox in a “I don’t think anyone in our com- as. She graduated warm oven that was always kept at an even munity smiled as much as he did,” said had that big smile. He from Sacred Heart temperature — not an easy task for anyone Father Edward Oen, CPPS, pastor of Grade School and using a coal and wood-burning stove. From Sacred Heart Parish in Baileyville. “He was just a happy man.” Girls’ Central High the oven, my shoebox was moved to rest liked people and he always had that big School, both in Butte. She entered the re- on the wood box behind the stove. A family smile. He was just a happy man.” Father Edward Oen, CPPS, pastor of ligious community of the Sisters of Chari- friend was about to sit on the wood box to Father Albert, 92, a member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Baileyville ty of Leavenworth on Jan. 5, 1944, and, as have a talk with my mother. Just in time, Kansas City Province of the Missionar- Sister Antoinette, made her profession of Mom screeched, ‘Don’t sit on my baby.’” The new Eagle Scouts from Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood are, from left to right: Alex Dee, ies of the Precious Blood, died on Dec. 7 vows on Sept. 24, 1945. She added “Mary” After making vows, Sister Mary Antoi- Brian Tornquist, Zachary Queen, Andrew Hovis, A.J. Pope, Jacob Pitt, and Patrick Doyle. at the St. Charles Center in Carthagena, to her name during the Marian year of nette embarked on a teaching career that Ohio. stone polishing. And he loved his dogs 1954. began in 1946 at St. Mary School in Lead- Albert Joseph Fey was born on Dec. — two schnauzers. Sister Mary Antoinette claimed that she ville, Colo., and ended 60 years later in her 28, 1920, in McKeesport, Pa., to Leo and Besides his ready smile, Father Al- learned the lessons of faith and hard work hometown of Butte, where she tutored at Curé honors seven new Eagle Scouts Mary (Keddie) Fey. He entered Brun- bert was also known for being uncom- that she practiced throughout her own Butte Catholic Elementary School. She re- LEAWOOD — On Nov. 17, a Court of the Kansas City metropolitan area. nerdale Seminary in Canton, Ohio, in promisingly pro-life. life from her parents. In the early years ceived a bachelor’s degree in education Honor recognition ceremony was held Hovis built picnic tables for the Oza- October 1934 and made temporary in- “He was so pro-life,” said Broxter- in Butte, her father was a peddler, selling from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth. For at Curé of Ars Church here to celebrate nam Home for Boys and Girls in Kansas corporation on Nov. 30, 1938, at St. Jo- man, “he had one of the parishioners merchandise door to door. He had the repu- a few years, she volunteered at St. James seven members of Troop 395 who at- City, Mo. seph College in Rensselaer, Ind. He was paint a great, big sign and place it by the tation as the hardest-working man in town. Healthcare, but her heart was truly with tained the rank of Eagle Scout. The Pitt collected and purchased food definitively incorporated as a Mission- highway. He wanted to make it very ob- Eventually, he opened Thomas’ Family Ap- the children, who drew her back to tutor- seven new Eagle Scouts are: Alex Dee, for the pantry at Operation Break- ary of the Precious Blood on Dec. 3, 1941, vious that abortion was murder and he parel in Butte. ing. Sister Mary Antoinette retired to the Brian Tornquist, Zachary Queen, An- through in Kansas City, Mo., while From her mother, she learned persever- motherhouse in 2007. at St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena, didn’t pussyfoot around. He dwelt on it drew Hovis, A.J. Pope, Jacob Pitt, and Pope completed a landscaping project Ohio, and ordained to the priesthood at a lot in his sermons. He was very frank.” Patrick Doyle. for Shalom House in Kansas City, Kan. For his Eagle Scout project, Dee Queen refurbished a garden shed at the seminary on Feb. 2, 1946. Parishioners in Baileyville were in- cleaned and restored the Linwood Pio- the Kansas State School for the Blind During his more than 60 years of spired to dedicate a memorial to the un- Pro-life Mass set for Dec. 21 born in honor of Father Albert in 2005. neer Cemetery in Leawood. in Kansas City, Kan. Tornquist held a parish ministry, Father Albert served KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Archbishop Jo- be a rosary procession to an abortion clinic Doyle built storage bins for Sleepy- winter clothing drive benefiting Turn- Father Albert was also instrumental in Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, Oklahoma and, seph F. Naumann will celebrate an archdioc- approximately four blocks away. head Beds, an organization that delivers Styles, the thrift stores run by Catholic in encouraging the priestly vocation of finally, at Sacred Heart Parish in Bai- esan pro-life Mass on Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. at Sts. Eucharistic adoration will be available gently used beds to bed-less children in Charities of Northeast Kansas. leyville, from Nov. 23, 1994, until his re- Father Quentin Schmitz. Cyril and Methodius Church here, located at for those not processing. Benediction con- tirement at age 86 in June 2007. While at tor and that it was a privilege to work Albert liked to fish and hunt — - most Father Albert is survived by his two 44 N. Mill. Immediately following Mass will cludes services by 9:45 a.m. Baileyville, he was cared for by his two with him. ly game birds. He’d given up his dogs sisters, of St. Henry, Ohio. He was pre- sisters, Marie and Isabel. “He liked to joke that he was the as- and guns, however, by the time he was ceded in death by his parents and his “The people loved him here,” said sistant and I was the pastor,” said Brox- assigned to Baileyville. When he was older brother, Father George Fey, CPPS, terman. younger, he also liked to play golf, said who died earlier this year. Concrete Work Father Edward. “[Father Albert] said Any type of repair and new work One of his challenges was severe Father Edward. this was the best parish he every had. A Mass of Christian burial was cel- Driveways, Walks, Patios hearing loss, said Broxterman. This led While in Baileyville, he took up gar- People would do anything for him. He ebrated for Father Albert on Dec. 10 at Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish said, ‘I don’t have to worry about fixing him to avoid crowds, because he was dening and landscaping. He planted St. Charles with Father Joseph Nassal, Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 anything. I just tell the president of the afraid the “noise” would lead him to some “Moses bushes” — also known CPPS, the provincial director, as main parish council and it’s done.” misunderstand people. He preferred to as “burning bushes” — on the parish celebrant and homilist. Burial was in Parish secretary Phyllis Broxterman talk to people one-on-one. grounds that are still thriving. He liked the St. Charles Cemetery. said Father Albert was a wonderful pas- When he was a younger man, Father to work with his hands, so he took up

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By Jessica Langdon you don’t know if you’re going to have next year. This might VERLAND be your only holiday with your PARK — To child.” say 5-year- That heart-wrenching reality old George hit home again with the Lieber- Liebergen gen family recently when their

loves trains niece Charlotte, born in April at Leaven photo by Jessica Langdon might be a 25 weeks at Cardinal Glennon Laura Liebergen, a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Leawood, delivers bit of an understatement. Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, tiny caps for preemies to the NICU at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in OSo it’s no surprise he was far lived only 11 weeks. memory of her infant niece Charlotte and in honor of her son George, who spent too engrossed in yet another In her memory and in his first nine days of life in this NICU. viewing of his all-time-favorite George’s honor, the Liebergens movie — “The Polar Express” also collected hats and blankets rival in December. “For a lot of those — to notice the holiday plans for babies in the NICU this year. Then, on Nov. 19, Laura’s wa- his family was mapping out all Laura delivered the tiny knitted ter broke. parents whose ba- around him. caps when the family arrived at George entered the world Yet George’s early arrival at the hospital to add the turkeys to early the morning of Nov. 20. bies are very small 35 weeks gestation in November the spread on Nov. 28. Even though he weighed six and 2008 actually fueled this flurry a half pounds, he didn’t quite or sick, you don’t of activity that unfolds at his look like a full-term newborn. home every fall. Small gesture, big More importantly, he wasn’t know if you’re go- Each November, his parents breathing well. — Adam and Laura Liebergen, impact In the NICU, he was placed ing to have next ry the November weather out- members of St. Michael the on a ventilator, hooked to moni- side George’s window seemed Archangel Parish in Leawood — As a Catholic family, the Li- tors, and sedated. year. This might be and how dark the view was. organize a Thanksgiving feast ebergens consider their annual The two weeks he was ex- She hopes this simple ges- with all the trimmings for fam- Thanksgiving Day delivery sort pected to stay sounded like for- your only holiday ture from families who know ilies with babies in the neonatal of their pro-life ministry. ever to Laura. what it’s like to have babies in intensive care unit at Overland Through it, they honor the Still, all it took was a short with your child.” these rooms brightens the holi- Park Regional Medical Center. extremely small or sick babies walk down the hall for the sever- day season a bit. George spent his first nine who are often tucked away from ity of other families’ situations days in that very place. where the world can see them. to sink in. decide what: They had a turkey And every year since then, And they provide a moment of “I can still name every single at home just waiting to be pre- Loving care other families like the Lieber- respite to the moms and dads of baby that was down that hall,” pared. gens have joined them in serv- these tiniest among us. said Laura. So that first year — while Today, 5-year-old George, ing up a traditional meal in an Every baby in the NICU has a They met one family the day George was still a baby in the now big brother to 3-year- untraditional place. unique story. Some stay for just the parents were told their tiny NICU — Adam grilled the tur- old Cole, has never known a Because of George, the Lieb- a few hours; others, for months. baby would be taken off life sup- key and brought Thanksgiving Thanksgiving that — for his ergens understand what even a And while some simply need port. dinner in for the other families family — didn’t start in the short stay in the NICU can feel a little extra time and TLC to They met another woman to share. Leaven photo by Jessica Langdon NICU. like, especially around the holi- thrive, others face life-threatening who had gone into labor hours “You don’t have to do a big Adam Liebergen, a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Leawood, carves the turkeys at a Thanksgiving feast set up Katie Gonzalez wasn’t sure son Matthew, left, would survive when he was born 16 Despite some residual com- days. circumstances. from her hometown. thing to make a difference,” said for families with babies in the NICU at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. This was the sixth year for this meal, which weeks early. After months in the NICU, Matthew, now 2, plays right alongside his plications from his premature During George’s stay, his In November 2008, the Lieber- Those were just a few of the Adam. started when the Liebergens’ now 5-year-old son George was a newborn there. brothers Luke and Andrew and younger sister Grace. birth, the family described him parents met families facing far gens were planning for a normal stories that touched the Lieber- Indeed, their small gesture for a NICU window display as a more precarious situations than Thanksgiving with their two old- gens and made them want to do made a huge impact. Foundation — a nonprofit or- “He’s such a miracle — he “And it creates such a tight-knit for the diners, parents can eat train-loving, loud, active, grow- theirs and came to realize that er children — Joseph and Camille something. And a holiday tradition was ganization designed to provide really is,” said Gonzalez of her circle, a tight-knit family.” “When the families at their convenience. ing, thriving and joyful 5-year- when babies are born weeks — — and anticipating George’s ar- It didn’t take Adam long to born. more assistance year-round to son, who will turn three in “And then when the families old. and sometimes months — early, families of babies in Overland March. “When he was born, start coming in to start coming in to eat, it’s so “We are grateful for your lov- those tiniest “micro preemies” Park Regional’s NICU — formed we were told that he had a 40 ‘Best start . . . ever’ eat, it’s so amazing amazing to see their faces and ing care!” the Liebergen family have a hard fight ahead of them. One big family in 2011, its members were percent chance of survival, and the smiles on their faces,” said wrote to the NICU staff. Survival is anything but certain. thrilled to lend a hand. — if he survived — he had a 95 Having Matthew in the NICU to see their fac- Gonzalez. “It’s the best start to And the NICU staff — like So breaking away to share a When the Liebergens decided “We’re lucky enough to be percent chance of severe dis- during the spring and summer Thanksgiving. Ever.” the families they serve — are Thanksgiving meal with family to do it again for Thanksgiving able to help out,” said Katie ability.” months was hard enough on es and the smiles Even though children can’t grateful to the Liebergens, who often isn’t feasible for parents in 2009, they didn’t have to look Gonzalez, who is part of Circle Despite requiring some Gonzalez. attend (it’s the season for colds, plan to keep their holiday tradi- the NICU. far for help. And so the tradition of Hope and also a parishioner speech therapy, Matthew is an What with worrying about on their faces. flu and RSV, so little ones aren’t tion barreling full steam ahead. Some don’t have anyone has continued. of St. Michael the Archangel. otherwise perfectly healthy the baby, wanting to be at the allowed in the NICU), there are In fact, they’re already looking nearby. “You fed us last year. We’ll “But Laura really is our fear- toddler, playing right along- hospital, caring for other chil- It’s the best start many happy reunions. forward to next year. Some won’t risk carrying help you this year,” they’ve less leader of this Thanksgiving side his two older brothers and dren at home, and meeting the “We love to catch up with After all, it’s a cause that’s germs from a gathering back to heard over and over again. event.” younger sister. demands of her job, she knows to Thanksgiving. them and see what they’re do- close to their hearts, and they a fragile infant. Now, Adam, an engineer, has Gonzalez’s son Matthew Because of the bonds created firsthand how parents are ing,” said Margaret Meier, NICU know they have much to be And some simply don’t want it down to a fine science. was born 16 weeks early in among other families and the pulled in many different direc- Ever.” director at Overland Park Re- thankful for. to spend the holiday anywhere The Liebergens provide the 2011. He weighed one pound, hospital staff, Gonzalez consid- tions. gional. “The nurses absolutely “It’s amazing to think that but with their babies. turkey — they’ve upped the five ounces, and measured 11 ers the months Matthew spent “Then to have the layer of love it. You can see lots of hugs. this child couldn’t breathe at “For a lot of mothers, it’s very number from one to two since inches long. there — while difficult — one of the holidays on top of that, I other and the nurses. They’re just really happy to see birth,” said Laura. “You don’t hard to be separated from your the hospital’s NICU expanded Father Bill Porter, then-pastor the greatest times of her life. can’t even imagine,” she said. Families of NICU graduates everybody back. It’s just a real- realize . . . just . . . how much of baby, especially this time of year Leaven photo by Jessica Langdon — and others pitch in side dish- of St. Michael the Archangel, bap- “We still have friends whose So she always arrives at the pile dish after dish on the tables ly nice way for a family who’s a miracle it is that any of them when it’s so focused on families Andrea Armato, left, and Jessica Rash sit down for a Thanksgiving meal at Over- es and more. tized him in the incubator with children we celebrate with hospital on Thanksgiving with — mashed potatoes, stuffing, been through a difficult time to survive what they go through. and children,” said Laura. “For land Park Regional Medical Center’s NICU. Armato said her daughter Joelyn was Adam rises hours before the sterile hospital water. them. We have friends whose a twinge of sadness in her heart. pies — anything a traditional give back because they’re in a “And a lot of times I’ll just a lot of those parents whose born at six months, and she is grateful for other parents who lend a hand like this sun to start grilling the birds. Matthew spent 121 days in children have passed away, un- But she finds it eases quickly family gathering might entail. good spot now.” sit there and listen to him babies are very small or sick, in the NICU because they know what this time is like. When Circle of Hope NICU the hospital. fortunately,” said Gonzalez. as parents reunite with one an- Although tables are set up Laura remembers how drea- breathe.” 10 nation theleaven.com | december 20, 2013 december 20, 2013 | theleaven.com World 11 Marriage and Religious Belgium’s faith leaders: ‘Wave of prayer’ to end world hunger Freedom Act introduced Pope talks about Marxism, women cardinals Don’t allow kids to decide WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Sen. Mike By Francis X. Rocca tians around the world are already on own euthanasia Lee, R-Utah, and 11 co-sponsors intro- Catholic News Service bound together by their common ex- BRUSSELS (CNS) — The president of sweeps over nation’s capital duced a measure in the U.S. Senate Dec. perience of martyrdom. the Belgian bishops’ conference joined 12 that would protect religious organiza- ATICAN CITY (CNS) — In “Those who kill Christians don’t By Dennis Sadowski tions from discrimination by the federal other faith leaders who criticized pro- another wide-ranging inter- ask for your identity card to see which posed legislation to extend euthana- Catholic News Service government for supporting traditional view with an Italian journal- church you were baptized in,” he said. marriage. The Marriage and Religious sia to children and dementia sufferers, ist, Pope Francis denied he “We are united in blood, even though warning the measure risks “destroying ASHINGTON (CNS) Freedom Act “protects the rights of indi- wasV a Marxist but said he took no of- we have not yet managed to take nec- viduals and organizations from religious the functioning of society. We are also — The global “wave fense at the label; dismissed the notion essary steps toward unity between opposed to suffering, whether physical of prayer” to eradicate discrimination by the federal govern- of women cardinals; and reflected on us, and perhaps the time has not yet ment,” Lee said in a statement. “Those or moral, and especially the suffering hunger reached the U.S. Christmas as an occasion of joy, ten- come.” who believe in the traditional definition of of children,” Archbishop Andre Leon- CapitolW with participants in an inter- derness and hope. Pope Francis mentioned a German ard, conference president, said in a joint faith prayer service asking God to guide marriage deserve respect and tolerance. It is critical that we clarify the law to en- The pope made his remarks in an priest pursuing the sainthood causes of statement with Christian, Jewish and all people to better see and understand sure that their fundamental civil liberties interview with Andrea Tornielli of the a Catholic priest and a Lutheran pastor, Muslim leaders. “But to suggest minors the needs of people living in poverty. are not at risk.” The measure would bar Italian daily La Stampa and the web- both killed by the Nazis for teaching can decide on their own euthanasia is to During the noontime service Dec. the government from denying any person site Vatican Insider. The interview was the catechism to children. falsify their power of judgment and their 10, many of the prayers focused on gov- or group tax-exempt status for opposing conducted Dec. 10 and published Dec. CNS photo/Paul Haring “This is what ecumenism of blood freedom. To suggest persons with de- ernment decision-makers who have same-sex marriage for religious reasons. 14. In an interview with journalists, Pope Francis is,” the pope said. mentia can also be euthanized is to deny targeted various federal food programs, The chairman of two U.S. bishops’ com- “Marxist ideology is wrong, but I talked about a wide range of subjects, includ- Recalling Pope Paul VI’s histor- their dignity and hand them over to the including the Supplemental Nutrition mittees said in a Dec. 12 statement they have met many Marxists in my life who ing Marxism and women cardinals. ic visit to Jerusalem in 1964, when he arbitrary judgment of decision-makers.” Assistance Program, for decreased gov- support the nondiscrimination bill, saying are good people, so I don’t feel offend- met Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Some Belgian legislators have proposed ernment spending. it is necessary because of intolerance of ed” at being branded one, Pope Francis a recent encounter during a public au- Athenagoras of Constantinople, Pope extending a 2002 euthanasia law to in- “We really need to pray that God will those who believe marriage is between said. dience with a woman holding an infant. Francis said the Vatican was preparing clude children and dementia sufferers. lead members of Congress, our nation’s one man and one woman. Following the publication of the “The child was crying its eyes out for him to mark that event’s 50th anni- Two senate commissions will draft a bill, which then would be debated in Parlia- leaders and the people of this nation to pope’s apostolic exhortation “Evangelii as I came past,” the pope said. “‘Please versary in 2014 with a papal visit to the ment. The religious leaders said such a make decisions on this and other issues CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn Gaudium,” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) give it something to eat!’ I said. She Holy Land, including a meeting with bill risked “the growing banalization of that will help get us to the end of hun- A young woman prays next to students and clergymen during a Dec. 10 prayer service to end world New York dioceses granted was shy and didn’t want to breastfeed Nov. 26, U.S. radio show host Rush Lim- the current Patriarch Bartholomew. a very grave reality,” adding that they ger,” said the Rev. David Beckmann, a hunger at Caldwell Chapel on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington. in public while the pope was passing. I injunction for HHS mandate baugh denounced what he called “pure The pope noted the sufferings were “deeply alarmed . . . as citizens re- Lutheran minister and president of the wish to say the same to humanity: Give NEW YORK (CNS) — A spokesman Marxism coming out of the mouth of of Christians in the Holy Land: “On lying on philosophical arguments, and Christian citizens’ anti-hunger organi- ily,” Rev. Wallis prayed. “We lift them ities so that all may eat,” he said. people something to eat!” for the New York Archdiocese said the the pope.” Christmas night, I think above all of as believers inheriting our respective re- zation Bread for the World. up now. We intercede for them and we Afterward, McGovern, who is Cath- Asked about the possibility of cre- archdiocese “welcomes and applauds” a “There is nothing in the exhorta- the Christians who live there, of those ligious traditions.” The wave of prayer was one of hun- pray that somehow their stories would olic and co-chairs the hunger caucus in Dec. 13 ruling by a federal judge granting tion that cannot be found in the social ating women cardinals, Pope Francis who are in difficulty, of the many peo- dreds of services that cascaded around reach this place,” he said. Congress, told Catholic News Service Catholic organizations in the archdiocese doctrine of the church,” the pope said. said: “I don’t know where this idea ple who have had to leave that land be- the world at noon local time under an “We pray that you help . . . us un- that hunger in the United States could and the neighboring Diocese of Rockville He acknowledged rejecting what he sprang from. Women in the church cause of various problems.” Christian marchers beaten; initiative of Caritas Internationalis, the derstand that this isn’t just politics, it end if elected representatives felt it was Centre a permanent injunction on having termed “trickle-down theories” of eco- must be valued, not clericalized. Who- Yet he emphasized that, despite prime minister apologizes Vatican-based federation of Catholic isn’t just policy, it isn’t about who wins prudent to do so. to comply with the federal contraceptive nomic growth, but said such a position ever thinks of women as cardinals suf- the world’s misery, “Christmas is joy, charities. The effort is aimed at prayer and loses. It’s about particular mothers, “Hunger is a political condition,” he mandate in the health care law. The 41- “does not mean being a Marxist.” fers a bit from clericalism.” religious joy, an inner joy of light and NEW DELHI (CNS) — Indian Prime and action to relieve hunger around the particular fathers, particular children. said. “We can solve this problem. All page ruling issued by Judge Brian Cogan Pope Francis repeated earlier calls The pope reaffirmed his commit- peace” and “speaks of tenderness and Minister Manmohan Singh apologized world through May 2015. It’s names we know. So we lift up those we need is the political will.” of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern for an end to world hunger, recounting ment to ecumenism, noting that Chris- hope.” to church leaders for the police beating Nearly 50 people crowded into a names in this place,” he said. He said support for federally funded District of New York in Brooklyn said the of protesters — including priests and first-floor meeting room in the Cap- Those offering prayers also remem- food and nutrition programs has waned Affordable Care Act mandate violates the nuns — during a march to Parliament itol’s House wing to recite a prayer bered the plight of undocumented because “critics of these programs cre- religious freedom of the four nonprofit advocating for rights for low-caste developed by Caritas Internationalis. immigrants the world over, Ameri- ate a distortion” by portraying enroll- plaintiffs — two Catholic high schools Christians. Singh apologized Dec. 12 when a 10-member delegation, led by They were joined by three members of can children who go to school hungry ees as criminals or as unwilling to work. and two health care systems. Three of Pope makes changes to Roman Curia Delhi Archbishop Anil Couto, called on Congress: Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and the people living in tent camps in “When you see the face of hunger, it the plaintiffs are in the New York Arch- By Cindy Wooden president of the Italian bishops’ con- firmed the prefects, presidents and him to press for the Christian demand Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and Rep. war-ravaged Syria and in Haiti, nearly changes you,” he said, explaining that diocese: Cardinal Spellman High School Catholic News Service ference. secretaries of Vatican congregations in the Bronx, Msgr. Farrell High School in for an end to discrimination against David Price, D-N.C. four years after a devastating earth- he regularly visits hunger centers in his Confirming Cardinal Ouellet as and councils “donec aliter providea- Christian dalits, or members of the low Several participants offered prayers quake. Massachusetts district and has visited Staten Island, and ArchCare, an umbrella ATICAN CITY (CNS) — prefect Dec. 16, Pope Francis also con- tur” (until otherwise provided), mean- group of nonprofits based in New York castes. Archbishop Couto was among of thanksgiving for the inspirational Sister Marge Clark, a domestic- poverty-stricken communities world- Nine months after his elec- firmed 18 current members of the con- ing for the time being. While tempo- six Catholic bishops and about a doz- words of Pope Francis, who has repeat- issues lobbyist for Network, the Cath- wide. “When you see a hungry child, that provides health care to the poor and tion, Pope Francis has recon- gregation, including Australian Car- rary reappointments are normal at the disabled. The fourth is Catholic Health en of different denominations detained edly invited the world to reach out and olic social justice lobby, prayed that it breaks your heart and you can’t get firmed Canadian Cardinal dinal George Pell of Sydney and U.S. beginning of a pontificate, the Vatican Services of Long Island in the Diocese of with 400 protesters during the march care for people in need in developed low-wage workers receive just com- it out of your mind. I do think when MarcV Ouellet as prefect of the Congre- Cardinal William J. Levada, former said the pope intended to take “time for the previous day. Hundreds of the pro- Rockville Centre, which includes six hos- and undeveloped countries alike. pensation for their labor as well as their people see things firsthand, they get pitals, three nursing homes and a hospice gation for Bishops, seen as one of the prefect of the Congregation for the reflection, prayer and dialogue before testers from across India broke through “Let’s pray not just as a symbol, but employers to “be struck with a sense of enlightened.” center. The mandate, issued by the De- most powerful offices of the Roman Doctrine of the Faith. Besides French making any definitive appointments or police barricades and marched to Par- believing that our prayers have power,” justice.” Across town at The Catholic Univer- partment of Health and Human Services Curia, and expanded the international Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois of Paris, confirmations.” liament shouting, “We want justice.” said the Rev. Jim Wallis, president of “May they receive in justice the re- sity of America, the message was much and scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2014, membership of the congregation. the other 15 members reconfirmed are In September, Pope Francis con- “Dalit,” which means “trampled upon” Sojourners, who joined the service as sources to feed themselves and their the same as church leaders called on requires nearly all employers to provide Among the new members named officials or recently retired officials of firmed German Archbishop Gerhard in Sanskrit, refers to people treated as he was in the sixth day of a water-only families,” prayed the member of the God to inspire government and busi- free preventative health care coverage Dec. 16 were Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl the Roman Curia. Muller as prefect of the Congregation untouchables under the caste system fast as part of the Fast for Families tent Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin ness leaders to help end global hunger specifically for women.T hat coverage of Washington; Archbishop Vincent Cardinal Ouellet, the 69-year-old for the Doctrine of the Faith, along in India. In 1950, the Indian government community outside the Capitol on the Mary. during a prayer service. includes services such as mammograms, Nichols of Westminster, England; Car- former archbishop of Quebec, was with all the members and consultants established a quota system in educa- National Mall. The organization is uti- The Rev. Gary Cook, a staff member Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Wash- prenatal care and cervical cancer screen- dinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Gua- first appointed by Pope Benedict XVI of the congregation. He also confirmed tion and government jobs as a type lizing prayer, public witness and fasting of Bread for the World, asked God for ington, a university trustee, led stu- ings, but it also mandates free contracep- dalajara, Mexico; and Cardinal Ruben in 2010 to head the congregation that Italian Cardinal Fernando Filoni as of affirmative action forH indu dalits. in pursuit of comprehensive immigra- forgiveness as he “confessed our com- dents in prayer at Caldwell Chapel, ask- tives, sterilizations and abortion-inducing Salazar Gomez of Bogota, Colombia. oversees the vetting and appointment prefect of the Congregation for the Though these statutory privileges were tion reform. plicity” in decisions that cause hunger ing God for assistance in sharing “food drugs — which are contrary to Catholic The departing members of the con- of bishops for Latin-rite dioceses Evangelization of Peoples and named later extended to Sikh dalits in 1956 and Buddhist dalits in 1990, the repeated The hungry are “part of our fam- in others. “Help us rearrange our prior- with all members in this global family.” teaching. gregation include U.S. Cardinal Ray- around the world. Italian Archbishop Beniamino Stella requests of the Christian dalits — who mond L. Burke, prefect of the Apostolic Technically, all heads of Vatican to be the new prefect of the Congre- account for two-thirds of 27 million Signature, the church’s highest court; congregations and councils lose their gation for Clergy. In late November, he Christians in India — have gone unan- Cardinal Justin Rigali, retired arch- jobs at the end of a pontificate. confirmed Polish Cardinal Zenon Gro- swered. bishop of Philadelphia; and 70-year-old Just three days after his election in cholewski as prefect of the Congrega- Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa, March, Pope Francis formally recon- tion for Catholic Education.

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Individuals interest- enworth, will host a Taize prayer on Jan. 2 18 host a winter formal from 7:30 immediate openings for two temporary data entry posi- Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) The vocation office will host a ed in doing high adventure activities are at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel. For more - 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Fa- tions. These individuals will assist the office of stewardship Musicians - Musicians are needed for the 11 a.m. Mass 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Debbie or Gary. short, challenging Quo Vadis re- welcome to attend and learn more. Res- information, visit the website at: www. ther Quigley Center on the Holy Trinity and development during the busy Call to Share annual ap- choir at Holy Name Church, Kansas City, Kan. Guitar and/or Heating and cooling repair and replacement - Call ervations are required by contacting Irene marillaccenter.org or call (913) 680-2342. 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Scripture Readings mark my words as the church prays Fourth week of ADVENT Dec. 22 Express gratitude for Christ by participating in his sacraments fourth sunday of advent Ride on Jesus’ coattails this Christmas Is 7: 10-14 nd the The sacraments make to us, and we receive those is borne through ordinary Ps 24: 1-6 hristmas is a time who to buy it for. I thought of wrote, “To: Bobby. From: Jesus truly present to us to- same gifts of the Holy Spirit yet chosen men that the Rom 1: 1-7 for stories. everybody I knew: my family, Santa Claus” on the package. Word day. And not only that, they as did the apostles. And people of God might be Mt 1: 18-24 While nothing friends, neighbors, the kids at Grandma said that Santa became allow us to participate in with such gifts come great served by the Lord him- could ever rival the school, and the people who always insisted on secrecy. “A what he makes present. responsibilities. self. In a particular way, Dec. 23 Cstory of the birth of Jesus, went to my church. Then she drove me over to flesh and made his In the Eucharist, Jesus is In reconciliation, the the ordained no longer John of Kanty, priest the continuing effects of the I was just about thought the Decker house, explaining dwelling among us.” present: offering himself for same Jesus who said to the themselves live, but Christ Mal 3: 1-4, 23-24 incarnation continue to im- out, when suddenly Bobby as we went that I was now Michael us, rising for our salvation, woman caught in adultery, lives in them, and they are Ps 25: 4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 pact the world. The following Father Decker came to mind. He and forever — officially — — Jn 1:14 and giving us the bread of “Neither do I condemn you, crucified with him (cf. Gal Lk 1: 57-66 story — from an anonymous was a kid with bad breath one of Santa’s helpers. Podrebarac life to eat. He invites us to go, and sin no more,” says to 2:20). source — shows how conta- and messy hair, who sat right Grandma parked down the The sacraments that we participate in his offering, us, “And I absolve you from In holy matrimony, the Mark Goldasich Michael Podrebarac is the archdioce- Dec. 24 gious the true Spirit of this behind me in Mrs. Pollack’s street from Bobby’s, and we celebrate today began over abiding in us, and we in him, your sins. Go in peace.” And complementarity between Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of san consultant for the liturgy office Tuesday season can be. Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He second-grade class. Bobby crept noiselessly to the house two thousand years ago, as we eat his flesh and drink we who have been forgiven God and humanity is ex- 2 Sm 7: 1-15, 8b-12, 14a, 16 The unnamed author has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. didn’t have a coat. I knew that and hid in the bushes by the with the incarnation of Jesus his blood. must also forgive. pressed through that of man Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29 writes: because he never went out to front walk. Christ. After all, are they not Jesus is an outward sign, In baptism, Jesus is In the anointing of the and woman, and they partic- Lk 1: 67-79 I remember my first recess during the winter. His Then Grandma gave me those outward, visible signs, instituted by God: “For God present: entering his tomb sick, Jesus the great physi- ipate in this most sacred and Christmas adventure with mad! Now, put on your coat, mother always wrote a note, a nudge. “All right, Santa instituted by Christ, which so loved the world that he and then rising from it, the cian is there to heal us in natural covenant. Dec. 25 Grandma. I was just a kid. and let’s go.” telling the teacher that he Claus,” she whispered, “get give grace? Of course they gave his only Son” (Jn 3:16). Father’s beloved son. And the way we need most, and This Christmas, thank THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD I remember tearing across “Go where, Grandma?” I had a cough, but we kids all going!” are. Jesus is an outward sign, we also die with him, and we are given the privilege of God for the Incarnation. Is 9: 1-6 town on my bike to visit asked. Heck, I hadn’t even knew that Bobby didn’t have I took a deep breath, And that is also what instituted by God, which rise with him, beloved sons joining our sufferings to his And thank him also for the Ps 96: 1-3, 11-13 her on the day my big sister finished my second world-fa- a cough; he just didn’t have a dashed on the front porch, the Incarnation is. Jesus is gives grace: “And we saw his and daughters of the Father passion, carrying our own sacraments. And then par- Ti 2: 11-14 dropped the bomb. “There is mous cinnamon bun. good coat. I fingered the $10 plopped the present down, an outward sign: “He is the glory, the glory as of the Fa- in the Holy Spirit. cross by his help. ticipate in them like never Lk 2: 1-14 no Santa Claus,” she jeered. “Where” turned out to be bill with growing excitement. pounded on Bobby’s door image of the invisible God” ther’s only Son, full of grace In confirmation, Jesus In holy orders the minis- before. “Even dummies know that!” Kerby’s General Store, the I would buy Bobby a coat! and then flew back to the (Col 1:15). and truth” (Jn 1:14). makes Pentecost present try of Jesus our high priest Dec. 26 My grandma was not the one place in town that had a I settled on a red corduroy safety of the bushes and STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR gushy kind, never had been. little bit of just about every- one with a hood. It looked re- Grandma. Together, we Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59 I fled to her that day be- thing. As we walked through ally warm, and he would like waited breathlessly in the Called to Discipleship Ps 31: 3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17 cause I knew she would be its doors, Grandma handed that. “Is this a Christmas pres- darkness for the front door to Mt 10: 17-22 straight with me. Grandma me $10, which was a bundle of ent for someone?” the lady open. Finally, it did, and there always told the truth, and that cash in those days. “Take this behind the counter asked, as I stood a surprised and wide- Dec. 27 truth went down a whole lot money,” she said, “and buy put my $10 down. eyed Bobby. True hospitality is a hallmark of discipleship JOHN, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST easier when swallowed with something for someone who “Yes, ma’am,” I answered Fifty years haven’t dimmed keeper more than a disciple 6) Do I look forward to received a gift, use it to serve 1 Jn 1: 1-4 have never seen one of her “world-famous” needs it. I’ll wait for you in shyly. “It’s for . . . Bobby.” the thrill of those moments of Jesus Christ. greeting unfamiliar faces in one another as good stewards Ps 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12 cinnamon buns. I knew they The nice lady smiled at spent shivering beside my a Nativity display Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 the car.” Then she turned and Here’s a brief examination the gathering area? of God’s varied grace” (1 Pt were world famous, because walked out of Kerby’s. me, as I told her about how Grandma in Bobby Decker’s with an innkeep- about hospitality this Christ- 7) Will I move to the 4:7-10). Grandma said so. It had to be Bobby really needed a good bushes. That night, I real- Dec. 28 I was only 8 years old. I’d I mas: center of the pew without Pope Francis maintains the THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS true. often gone shopping with winter coat. I didn’t get any ized that those awful rumors er depicted. 1) Have I prayed and sacri- being prompted by an usher call to intentional hospitality. 1 Jn 1: 5 – 2: 2 Grandma was home, and my mother, but never had I change, but she put the coat about Santa Claus were just Animals, shepherds, the ficed for my neighbor’s return or choose to stand so my In his apostolic exhortation Ps 124: 2-5, 7c-8 the buns were still warm. Be- shopped for anything all by in a bag, smiled again, and what Grandma said they Magi, angels, Jesus, Mary and Father to Christ this Christmas? neighbor can sit? “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Mt 2: 13-18 tween bites, I told her every- myself. The store seemed big wished me a Merry Christ- were: ridiculous. Santa was Joseph are all there, but no 2) Have I refrained from 8) Do I plan on thanking Joy of the Gospel”), he states: thing. She was ready for me. and crowded, full of people mas. alive and well . . . and we innkeeper. Based on the Gos- Andrew Strobl snide comments or jokes God after holy Communion “The Church must be a place “No Santa Claus?” she scrambling to finish their That evening, Grandma were on his team. pel accounts, it comes as no about “Christmas and Easter for the larger crowds at of mercy freely given, where Father Andrew Strobl is the snorted. “Ridiculous. Don’t Christmas shopping. For a helped me wrap the coat — a By the way, I still have Catholics”? Christmas Mass? everyone can feel wel- surprise for the innkeeper to archdiocesan director of believe it. That rumor has few moments, I just stood little tag fell out of it, and Grandma’s Bible, with the 3) Have I invited anyone to Intentional hospitality comed, loved, forgiven and be absent. The innkeeper did evangelization. Find The Leaven been going around for years, there, clutching that $10 bill, Grandma tucked that into coat tag tucked inside: $19.95. not accommodate the Holy an Advent penance service or is a mark of authentic dis- encouraged to live the good and it makes me mad, plain wondering what to buy, and her Bible — and then she Merry Christmas! Family so Our Lady gave Christmas Mass? cipleship. As our first pope life of the Gospel.” May we in these places birth to Our Lord outside the 4) Am I willing to sacrifice explained, “The end of all welcome our neighbor this and go to a less convenient things is at hand. There- Christmas with more warmth Online In the beginning inn. is to be more accommodating www.theleaven.com As the Evangelist Luke than the innkeeper. It sounds Christmas Mass time so fore, be serious and sober than Jesus, Mary and Joseph described, “She wrapped him good to be welcoming and my neighbor can be better for prayers. Above all, let received at the inn on the first in swaddling clothes and laid hospitable at Christmas. accommodated? your love for one another be Christmas. If the innkeeper Facebook him in a manger, because However, unless we are 5) If able, will I select a intense, because love covers a had given his own room to www.facebook.com/ Do we trust enough to depend on God? there was no room for them intentional about welcoming parking spot furthest away multitude of sins. Be hospi- the Holy Family, our Nativity theleavenkc ometimes, people reacts violently to Ahaz’s ue the line of David. Pre- in the inn” (Lk 2:7). our neighbor this Christmas, from the church so my neigh- table to one another without displays would look much will refuse a favor refusal: “Is it not enough for sumably, this child would The challenge for us today we might resemble the inn- bor can have the closer spot? complaining. As each one has different today. from someone else you to weary people, must be an heir to the throne, to Twitter because they do not you also weary my God?” follow Ahaz as king. @theleavenkc Swant to feel obligated to the By his refusal, Ahaz is Centuries later, Christian other person. showing a lack of trust in tradition would interpret It may be that the person God. If Ahaz were to accept this prophecy of Isaiah as refusing the favor wants to Father Mike Stubbs a sign from God, it would referring to the child born of Who to contact about . . . preserve his or her indepen- mean that he was depending Mary, also of the line of Da- dence. The person resists Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of on God. That is exactly what vid. In this case, the child’s Story ideas being tied down. Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and the prophet Isaiah had en- birth would come as a sign [email protected] In a sense, that is what has a degree in Scripture from Harvard couraged Ahaz to do in the to all of us of God’s love. It University. is going on in this Sunday’s verse preceding our reading: would be a sign of hope for Calendar notices first reading, Is 7: 10-14. We “Unless your faith is firm, the entire world, not just for [email protected] overhear a dialogue between the Lord!” you shall not be firm.” Ahaz. God and Ahaz, the king Sometimes, a guest at In rejecting a sign from God offers us the sign, Anniversary notices of Judah at the time. God dinner will decline a second God, Ahaz is also rejecting just as God did centuries [email protected] invites Ahaz to ask for a sign helping of food out of po- God’s help. Ahaz does not ago to Ahaz. The question that God will help him in his liteness, so as not to appear want to depend upon God. is: How will we receive the Eagle Scouts role as king. God will defeat greedy. We might suspect Ahaz lacks faith in God. sign? Will we trust in God, [email protected] his enemies. that Ahaz is refusing God’s Despite Ahaz’s objec- and accept the sign in good Surprisingly enough, offer for similar motives. It tions, Isaiah promises Ahaz faith? Or will we reject it, as Advertising Ahaz refuses the offer: “I sounds innocent enough. that he will receive a sign. A did Ahaz? [email protected] will not ask! I will not tempt But the prophet Isaiah child will be born to contin-

him on the reform of the Roman Curia and church words, he said, but by not putting them into practice, Pope francis governance, Pope Francis prayed that God would give “they do harm; they trick us and make us believe that People can say things that sound Christian and all Christians “the grace of humility” to build their we have a beautiful home, but it is without a foun- call themselves Christian as they tell others what to lives on the rock that is Christ. dation” because it is not built on rock. “The rock is do, but if they don’t pray often and live the Gospel, According to Vatican Radio, the pope’s homily fo- Jesus Christ. The rock is the Lord,” he said. “A word is they harm others and the church, Pope Francis said. cused on the Gospel story of Jesus scolding the Phar- strong, it gives life, it carries on, it withstands attacks Concelebrating his morning Mass Dec. 5 with the isees who knew all of the commandments, but did if the word has its roots in Jesus Christ.” eight members of the Council of Cardinals advising not live them. Modern-day Pharisees know the right — CNS 16 local news theleaven.com | december 20, 2013

Prayer wave Students at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth participated in the global Wave of Prayer called for by Pope Francis to raise awareness of global hunger on Dec. 10. Saint Mary staff from Leaven Photo by joe mcsorley campus ministry and the department of mission — along with students — led the prayer in USM’s network meeting St. Joseph Dining Hall. All in the university community were also encouraged to say a short prayer Dan Spencer, co-founder and executive director of the Heart of America Catholic Busi- when they heard the university bells ring at noon. Above, Dr. Joe Snyder, director of mission at USM, ness Network, chats with Maggie Mohrfeld, director of development at Bishop Ward leads students and staff in prayer. High School, following a network meeting Dec. 10 at Avila University in Kansas City, Mo.

Leaven Photo by Elaina Cochran Festival of lessons Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann enjoys the vocal ensemble Sursum Corda as they perform the St. Nicholas Festival of Lessons and Car- ols on Dec. 3 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.

50 Million Names Laurie Oswald Robinson, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Par- ish in Newton in the Diocese of Wichita, logs onto the 50 Million Names website to honor babies who have been aborted in the Unit- ed States by naming them. Robinson is an advisory board member of 50 Million Names. Her friend Charlotte Ostermann, a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence, launched this grass-roots effort to recognize the dignity of these babies and show that “violence is not the end of the story.” A Mass was celebrated Dec. 12 at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan., followed by a launch party, where computers were set up so attendees could enter names as well as commit themselves to various spiritual practices in the babies’ honor. To participate, visit the website at: www.50millionnames.org. L an g don i ca Jess by P hoto L eaven