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Msgr. Applegate Father Bakyor Msgr. Bergman Father Farrar Father Fisher Father Gomes Father Halvorson

Father Henson Father Hermes Father Hund Father Kiplagat Msgr. Krische Father Livojevich Father Lunsford Priest assignments Who’s Father Mandagiri Father McDonald going Msgr. McGlinn Father Miriyala where?

Father O’Connor Father Pachon Find out on page 3 Father Pennings Father Pflumm

Father Riley Father Rossman Father Schieber Father Schiffelbein Father Schneider Father Storey Father Strobl

Father Sullivan Msgr. Tank Rev. Mr. Wallisch Father Warsnak Father Williams Father Ziegler Father Zimmerman 2 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Pro-life movement is about saving lives, not taking them New Priest Assignments was shocked and sad - abortion. He personally performed more the courage to stop performing abor - I than 60,000 abortions. After his pro-life tions. Dr. McMillan is convinced that (All appointments effective on July 10 unless otherwise noted) dened when I received a conversion, prompted by his study of those women prayed her out of her abor - phone call on Sunday from neonatology, Dr. Nathanson developed tion practice. some of the most effective, pro-life edu - Abortionists are not evil people. They ARCHDIOCESAN Lady of the Snows Shrine on the pointed of Assumption , priest in residence at the Church of Michael Schuttloffel, the cational materials, presenting the scien - are men and women made in the image ADMINISTRATION Potawatomie Reservation, is appoint - Edgerton, and Annunciation Parish in the Nativity in Leawood. executive director of the tific case for the humanity of the unborn of God and deemed by Jesus to be of ed pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Baldwin City. child. such worth that he gave his life on Thomas Tank, cur - Paola. Father Mitchel Zimmerman, Kansas Catholic Carroll Everett was the administrator Calvary for them. They are men and rently serving as Vicar General for while continuing to serve as of a string of abortion clinics in Texas. women who are engaged in a very evil Administration for the Archdiocese Father William Fisher, currently PAROCHIAL VICARS Archdiocesan Vocations Director and Conference, informing me providing housing, medical care, educa - She became disillusioned with the ma - activity – destroying an innocent human and pastor of the Church of the the pastor of Assumption Parish, (Associate ) Associate Director of the University of of news reports that Dr. tional opportunities and financial help to nipulation of frightened, pregnant, life, but often for what, in their misguid - Ascension in Overland Park, after Edgerton, and Annunciation Parish in Kansas St. Lawrence Campus Center pregnant women who feel overwhelmed young women in the clinics she helped to ed minds, they believe to be noble rea - many years of distinguished service in Baldwin City, is appointed pastor of Father Matthew Schiffelbein, in Lawrence, is appointed Co-Director George Tiller had been by the circumstances of their pregnancy. operate. After leaving the abortion in - sons. I believe this was true of Dr. archdiocesan administration, is freed Sacred Heart Parish in Ottawa. newly ordained, is appointed of Seminarians. murdered while attending It is about providing counseling and sup - dustry, Carroll Everett became a power - George Tiller. of his responsibilities as Vicar General parochial vicar (associate pastor) of port to those who have had an abortion ful advocate for protecting both unborn We need to pray for doctors and those for Administration and continues to Father Keith Lunsford, currently the Church of the Ascension in Father Richard McDonald, cur - church that morning. On and now deeply regret their past choices. children and vulnerable young women who assist them in the performance of serve as pastor of the Church of the the pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Overland Park. rently the parochial vicar (associate Monday of this week, I of - It is about a profound respect for the law, from the tragedy of abortion. abortion. We need to pray for their en - Ascension. Paola, is appointed pastor of St. Ann pastor) of Holy Trinity Parish in as evidenced by many laboring arduous - Before the 1973 Supreme Court deci - lightenment. We need to do all in our Parish in Prairie Village. Father Andrew Strobl, newly or - Lenexa and part-time member of the fered Mass for the repose ly and perseveringly to reform our pre - sions legalizing abortion, Dr. Beverly power to pray them out of the abortion Monsignor Charles McGlinn, cur - dained, is appointed parochial vicar archdiocesan tribunal, is granted six sent public policy in order to restore le - McMillan had interned at Cook County clinics. We need to treat those involved rently serving as Vicar General - Vicar Father Kent O’Connor, currently (associate pastor) of Prince of Peace months of academic study to com - of the soul of Dr. Tiller and gal protection for the lives of unborn Hospital in . She witnessed first with performing abortions and advocat - for Priests for the Archdiocese and the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Parish in Olathe and chaplain of St. plete a degree in canon law. for comfort and consola - children. It is about a belief in the sancti - hand, in the emergency room, the harm ing for abortions with the respect that is pastor of Cure of Ars Parish in Sabetha; St. Augustine Parish, Thomas Aquinas High School. ty of each and every human life. done to women by botched, illegal abor - due to every human being. We need to Leawood, after years of distinguished Fidelity; and St. James Parish in Father Robert Pflumm, a retired tion for his family. Killing those who perform abortions tions. Dr. McMillan opened the first love them out of their abortion clinics. service in archdiocesan administra - Wetmore; is appointed pastor of Our Father Patrick Sullivan, newly priest, currently a Senior Associate at builds up the culture of death, because it abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi. There are some pundits who have as - tion, is freed of his responsibilities as Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas City. ordained, is appointed parochial vicar St. Ann Parish in Prairie Village, is ap - I have written frequently about the embraces its premise that we solve prob - She was convinced that she was helping serted that anyone who criticized Dr. Vicar General - Vicar for Priests and (associate pastor) of Holy Trinity pointed Senior Associate at Sacred evil of abortion and our responsibility as lems by destroying human life rather women by providing safe abortions. George Tiller for performing abortions continues to serve as pastor of Cure Monsignor Robert Bergman, cur - Parish in Lenexa. Heart of Jesus Parish in Shawnee. American Catholics to do everything pos - than honoring the truth that every hu - Over time, Dr. McMillan found herself shares some responsibility in his death. of Ars Parish. rently the pastor (rector) of the sible to restore legal protection for un - man being is made in the image of God. becoming unhappy and depressed over Many Americans just wish the abortion Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Father Clement Cobb, on loan born children. I have also expressed my Undercutting the authority of the law by her medical practice. After an abortion, issue would go away. They prefer not to Father Gary Pennings, currently is appointed pastor of Immaculate from the Diocese of Damongo in SABBATICALS AND LEAVES profound dismay that because of Dr. acts of vigilantism is an absurdity for a the doctor must reassemble the body know that more than 4,000 American serving as Archdiocesan Chancellor Conception Parish in Louisburg. Ghana, Africa, is appointed parochial Tiller’s Wichita clinic, Kansas has be - movement that is trying to gain legal parts of the unborn child to make certain children die every day by abortion. They and priest in residence at St. Paul vicar (associate pastor) of St. Paul Father Tod Ziegler, currently the come the late-term abortion capital for protection for the lives of unborn chil - none are left in the mother’s uterus, po - prefer not to be reminded that every Parish in Olathe, is appointed Vicar Father Ben Gomes, currently as - Parish in Olathe, effective June 24. pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in the Midwest. dren. What is the point of working for le - tentially causing an infection. On one abortion results in the destruction of an General - Moderator of the sisting with sacramental ministry in Ottawa, is granted a sabbatical for It usually troubles me when the me - gal reform for our public policy on abor - such occasion, she relates how she began innocent human life. Archdiocesan Curia and priest in resi - Topeka and at St. Lawrence Catholic Father Jojaiah Mandagiri, MSFS, personal and spiritual renewal. dia insists on identifying those engaged tion, if you accept the premise that it is to marvel at the arm of a child that she We need to continue to speak the dence at St. Michael the Archangel Campus Center, is appointed pastor of currently the parochial vicar (associ - in attempting to restore legal protection acceptable to disregard the law and kill had just aborted. She thought this is a truth about abortion, but always with Parish in Leawood. Immaculate Conception Parish, St. ate pastor) of St. Michael the Father Darren Henson, currently for the lives of unborn children as anti- another human being? perfect arm. It is a child’s arm. At that love. Those who perform abortions and Marys and Emmett; St. Stanislaus Archangel Parish in Leawood, is ap - the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in abortion rather than pro-life. When I Through my involvement with the moment she realized she could no longer those who procure abortions are not our Father Brian Schieber, currently Parish, Rossville; and oversight of the pointed parochial vicar (associate Emporia, is granted a leave of ab - heard reporters identifying the man sus - pro-life movement, I have met several in - continue performing abortions. enemies. We must recognize in them the the pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Sacred Heart church in Delia. pastor) of Cure of Ars Parish in sence from active ministry. pected of shooting Dr. Tiller as anti- dividuals who at one time were involved Several months after she had discon - same God-given dignity that inspires us Parish in Topeka and Co-Director of Leawood effective July 17. abortion, this for once seemed like the in providing abortions, only to become tinued her abortion practice, she found to be so passionate in protecting the lives Seminarians, is appointed Vicar Father Balachandra Miriyala, on correct descriptor. ardent pro-life advocates. Dr. Bernard out that a group of Christian women had of unborn children. General – Vicar for Clergy while con - loan from the Diocese of Nellore, Father Anthony Kiplagat, on loan RETIREMENTS The pro-life movement is about sav - Nathanson was one of the leaders in the been praying for her for years that the tinuing to serve as pastor of Most India, and currently serving as from the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya, ing lives, not taking them. It is about 1960s and 1970s of the effort to legalize Lord would enlighten her and give her Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. parochial administrator of St. Joseph Africa, and a student at St. Mary Father Ronald Livojevich, cur - He will no longer serve as Co-Director Parish, Olpe, and St. Mary Parish in University in Leavenworth, is appoint - rently the pastor of the Church of the of Seminarians. Hartford, is appointed pastor of ed part-time parochial vicar (associ - Nativity in Leawood, is granted retire - Sacred Heart Parish, Sabetha; St. ate pastor) at Prince of Peace Parish ment from pastoral administration Father John Riley, currently the Augustine Parish, Fidelity; and St. in Olathe, effective July 17. with private residence. pastor of Immaculate Conception James Parish in Wetmore. Parish, St. Marys and Emmett, and St. Monsignor Vincent Krische, cur - Stanislaus Parish, Rossville, is ap - Father James Ludwikoski, re - PAROCHIAL rently the pastor of St. Ann Parish in pointed Archdiocesan Chancellor and turning from service as a military ADMINISTRATORS Prairie Village, is granted retirement part-time parochial vicar (associate chaplain, is granted a sabbatical effec - from pastoral administration with pri - pastor) of St. Joseph Parish in tive July 10, 2009, and is then appoint - Monsignor Gary Applegate, cur - vate residence. As a retired priest, he Shawnee. ed pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in rently serving as a priest in residence will assist the chaplain at the Shawnee, effective February 5, 2010. at the Church of the Nativity in University of Kansas St. Lawrence Leawood, while continuing to serve as Campus Center in Lawrence. PASTORS Father Anthony Williams, re - Judical Vicar for the Archdiocese, turning from sabbatical, is to resume Director of the Permanent Diaconate EXTERN PRIESTS Father Harry Schneider, current - his responsibilities as pastor of St. and Master of Ceremonies, is appoint - RETURNING HOME ly the pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Joseph Parish in Olpe and St. Mary ed parochial administrator of Good Overland Park, is appointed pastor Parish in Hartford. Shepherd Parish in Shawnee until Father Liborio Pachon, on loan (rector) of the Cathedral of St. Peter February 5, 2010. from the Diocese of Zipaquira, in Kansas City. Father Christopher Rossman, Columbia, currently the parochial vic - currently parochial vicar (associate Father Francis Bakyor, on loan ar (associate pastor) of Holy Cross Father Francis Hund, currently pastor) of Prince of Peace Parish in from the Diocese of Damongo in Parish in Overland Park, is to return the pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Olathe, is appointed pastor of St. Ghana, Africa, is appointed parochial to Columbia for service in his home Shawnee, is appointed pastor of the Patrick Parish, Osage City; St. Patrick administrator of St. Dominic Parish, diocese effective August 4, 2009. Church of the Nativity in Leawood. Parish, Scranton; and St. Francis of Holton; St. Francis Xavier Parish, Assisi Parish in LaPeer. Mayetta and temporary rector of Our DEACONS Father Richard Storey, currently Lady of the Snows Shrine on the the pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Osage Father Richard Warsnak, currently Potawatomie Reservation. Rev. Mr. Scott Wallisch, newly or - City; St. Patrick Parish, Scranton; and parochial vicar (associate pastor) of the dained transitional deacon, is as - St. Francis of Assisi Parish in LaPeer; Church of the Ascension in Overland SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS signed as a deacon in residence at is appointed pastor of Holy Spirit Park and chaplain of St. Thomas Cure of Ars Parish in Leawood and will Parish in Overland Park. Aquinas High School, is appointed pas - Father Michael Hermes, current - assist with pastoral ministry there tor of Sacred Heart Parish in Emporia. ly the pastor of Our Lady of Unity while attending a Clinical Pastoral Father Richard Halvorson, cur - Parish in Kansas City and president of Education program. Deacon Wallisch rently the pastor of St. Dominic Father Brandon Farrar, currently Ward High School, while con - will return to the seminary in August Parish, Holton; St. Francis Xavier parochial vicar (associate pastor) of tinuing to serve as the president of to continue formation and study for Parish, Mayetta; and rector of Our St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee, is ap - Bishop Ward is appointed to be a the priesthood. 4 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 LOCAL NEWS 5 New deacon urged to anchor his life in Christ Murder of abortion doctor deplored By JOE BOLLIG Leaven staff By JOE BOLLIG DEACON SCOTT Leaven staff KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The newest deacon in the archdio - WALLISCH KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Shockwaves cese was urged to follow the ex - Age: 31 continue to reverberate as people on amples of the church’s original Born: St. Louis all sides of the abortion controversy deacons, and to take St. Paul as Hometown: St. Louis consider the controversial career and his patron and model. Parents: William and violent death of Dr. George Tiller, the Scott Wallisch, 31, was or - Elizabeth Wallisch of St. notorious Wichita abortionist. dained to the transitional dia - Louis Tiller, 67, was acting as an usher at conate on May 16 at St. Joseph Current Parish: Cure of his congregation on May 31 at Parish in Shawnee. Archbishop Ars, Leawood Reformation Lutheran Church in Joseph F. Naumann was the Education: St. Louis Wichita, when a man entered the homilist and ordaining minis - University High School, church foyer and shot Tiller once just ter. 1996; University of after 10 a.m. Tiller was soon pro - Although brief, the transi - Kansas, bachelor’s of nounced dead at the scene. tional diaconate is an important science in architectural A suspect fled the scene and was lat - step toward ordination to the engineering in 2001, er apprehended on I-35 near Gardner. priesthood, and is one of the and bachelor’s of archi - The suspect is Scott P. Roeder, 51, of three ranks of clergy. tecture in 2002. Merriam. Archbishop Naumann or - Seminary: University of The crime was strongly denounced dained Deacon Wallisch St. Mary by the by leaders of the and through the ancient rite of the Lake/Mundelein members of the pro-life community. laying on of hands. With this Seminary Cardinal Justin Rigali of act, the new deacon received Philadelphia, speaking on behalf of the authority in the name of the U. S. Conference of Catholic , church to preach, baptize, pre - “I encourage you to embrace expressed profound regret. side at funerals, witness mar - Paul as a patron and model for “Our bishops’ conference and all its riages and serve the faithful your ministry,” said the arch - members have repeatedly and publicly through the ministries of chari - bishop. “As you are all well denounced all forms of violence in our ty. aware, the direction of Paul’s society, including abortion as well as “For the deacon, the priest or life was completely changed by the misguided resort to violence by the bishop to be effective in his his encounter with Jesus on the anyone opposed to abortion,” said ministry, it is crucial for the peo - road to Damascus. Paul was not Cardinal Rigali. ple of God to be able to recog - won over by the logical argu - “Such killing is the opposite of Mike Hutmacher/Wichita Eagle/MCT nize a zeal to serve others,” said ments, persuasive rhetoric or everything we stand for,” the cardinal Late-term abortion doctor George Tiller was murdered May 31 at his church in Wichita where he was serving as an usher. The crime was strongly de - Archbishop Naumann. “The or - even the love of the early continued, “and everything we want nounced by members of the pro-life community. dained minister’s eagerness to Christians for one another. Paul our culture to stand for: respect for the sacrifice personally is conta - was transformed by an en - life of each and every human being statement on the day of the murder. gious, inspiring those whom he counter with Jesus.” from its beginning to its natural end. “We wish to express our deep and Kansas bishops respond is serving to imitate his generos - Deacon Wallisch was vested We pray for Dr. Tiller and his family.” sincere sympathy to [Dr. Tiller’s] fami - ity.” by Deacons Matthew A statement was issued on May 31 ly and friends,” said a statement by We, the four Catholic bishops of the dioceses of Kansas, unequivocally con - The archbishop spoke of the Schiffelbein and Patrick by the four bishops of Kansas through Mary Kay Culp, state executive director demn the murder of Dr. George Tiller that occurred in Wichita earlier today. The spousal nature of his vocation as Sullivan, receiving the stole the Kansas Catholic Conference. of Kansans for Life. “Our organization Catholic Church believes that every human life is sacred. The murder of a hu - a celibate ordained minister. He and dalmatic. “We, the four Catholic bishops of has a board of directors, and a 35-year man being is the gravest of crimes and is an intrinsic evil. Such an act of vio - said this commitment to celiba - Deacon Wallisch entered the the dioceses of Kansas, unequivocally history of bringing citizens together to lence against human life is a contradiction of the most fundamental principle of cy and other commitments, in - University of St. Mary by the condemn the murder of Dr. George achieve thoughtful education and leg - the pro-life movement. The fact that this attack occurred in a church, a place of cluding praying the liturgy of Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Tiller,” the statement read. “The islation on the life issues here in prayer and worship, only adds to the horror of this terrible crime. We prayerful - the daily hours, was not primar - near Chicago, in the fall of Catholic Church believes that every hu - Kansas.” ly commend Dr. George Tiller to the mercy of God and we pray for comfort and ily for his own edification but 2005. He has completed his man life is sacred. The murder of a hu - “We value life, completely deplore consolation for his family and friends. for the good of the church. third year in theology. He will man being is the gravest of crimes and violence, and are shocked and very up - Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann , Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas Archbishop Naumann urged continue his studies and will be is an intrinsic evil.” set by what happened in Wichita to - Most Reverend Ronald M. Gilmore, Bishop of Dodge City day.” Deacon Wallisch to anchor his Leaven photo by Susan McSpadden ordained to the priesthood on The state’s major pro-life organiza - Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Bishop of Salina life in a personal relationship Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann ordains Scott Wallisch a transitional deacon through the ancient rite of the laying on of May 29, 2010, at the Cathedral tion joined the chorus of condemna - Most Reverend Michael O. Jackels, Bishop of Wichita with Christ, and look to St. Paul hands. Wallisch is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 2010, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan. tion when Kansans for Life issued a as an example. City, Kan.

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann’s June calendar Archbishop calls upon new priests to 1-4 8 14 22 Priests’ retreat ‚ Benedictine Mass and meeting —Archdiocesan Noon Mass followed by Holy Hour Reception for sponsors of CEF Gift College, Atchison Pastoral Council and 2 p.m. Corpus Christi procession of Catholic Education Event — St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park ‘IGNITE THE 5 9 23 The Catholic Way Radio Taping Administrative Team meeting 16 Breakfast meeting — Catholic United States Conference of Education Foundation Mass and dedication of Logos Vigil Vespers for installation of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Lodge — Prairie Star Ranch Archbishop Carlson — St. Louis Committee meeting, San Antonio Mass and barbecue, JoCo Serrans — Prince of Peace Parish FIRE OF FAITH’ 6 10 17-19 Mass, Homeschoolers’ Conference Mass and Installation of United States Conference of 27 Archbishop Carlson — St. Louis Catholic Bishops spring meeting — Mass and groundbreaking — St. Project Rachel benefactors reception 11 San Antonio Bernard, Wamego 7 United States Conference of Catholic 20 28 2 p.m. Mass for 50th wedding an - Bishops’ Committee for Marriage Baptism — Most Pure Heart of Mass and celebration of the niversaries — Cathedral of St. and Family meeting —Chicago Mary, Topeka merging of St. Lawrence Parish, Peter, Kansas City, Kan. Easton and St. Joseph of the 13 22 Valley Parish, Leavenworth Mass and dedication of new church Mass and dinner — Reunion of — St. Michael the Archangel, North American College sabbatical Leawood group Archbishop James P. Keleher’s June calendar 7 16-18 19 First Mass, Father Matt Paratore — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Mass and dinner —Prairie Star Ranch Washington meetings in San Antonio 20-21 9-10 18 Scout Mass — Osceola, Mo. Ethical Review Board — New York Executive Committee meeting for the National Shrine of the Immaculate 28 14 Conception Mass and baptism — St. Michael the Mass for the handicapped — Chicago Archangel, Leawood

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In his homily, the archbishop noted that the three were being ordained at the close of the Year of Paul and the eve of the Year of the Priest, which is the 150th anniversary of the death of ANOINTING St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann “One good, zealous and holy priest anoints the hands of one of the ordi - THE BEGINNING can make such an enormous different nands with oil. Father Patrick Sullivan blesses and in the life of the church, and the life of chats with two nuns following the or - the archdiocese, and the life of our dination Mass. parish communities,” said Archbishop Naumann. “A priest who is first and LYING DOWN foremost a man of prayer, and there - Deacon Patrick Sullivan lies prostrate ALL SMILES fore close to Jesus Christ, who will be before the altar during the litany of Teresa and Stephen Schiffelbein, par - able to bring Jesus to the people he the saints as part of the ordination ents of Matthew Schiffelbein, smile serves, and bring his people to Jesus.” ceremony held May 23 at Holy Trinity proudly at their son’s ordination cer - “One good, holy priest can ignite Church in Lenexa. emony. the fire of faith in the hearts of hun - dreds of thousands of people,” the archbishop continued. “And if a bishop is able to wisely call and ordain such men to the priesthood, the life of the church will be positively affected for decades within the diocese.” The three priests, each alumni of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, were or - dained to the transitional diaconate on May 31, 2008, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. Father Schiffelbein, 29, is a native of Topeka. His parents are Stephen and Teresa Schiffelbein. Father Strobl, 27, is a native of Kansas City, Mo. His parents are Joseph and Phyllis Strobl. Father Sullivan, 39, is also a native of Kansas City, Mo. His parents are William and Rosemarie Sullivan. The three men were being called into a spiritually intense new life and lifestyle, said the archbishop. He quot - ed Pope Benedict XVI, who described the life of the priest in terms of the Good Shepherd who gives his life to those entrusted in his care, knows his people and lets them know him, and fosters unity within his flock. “The only legitimate ascent toward the shepherd’s ministry is the cross,” said the archbishop. “It is the true way to rise, the true door [to the sheep - fold], not the desire to become some - one for one’s self, but rather to exist for others, for Christ.” The archbishop thanked the parents WELCOME and families of the new priests for fos - Father Matthew Schiffelbein is wel - tering the faith and vocations of their comed into the ranks of the arch - sons. He thanked Father Mitchel diocesan presbyterate by Father Zimmerman, the archdiocesan voca - Albert Brueken, OSB. tions director; Father Brian Schieber and Msgr. Michael Mullen, archdioce - san directors of seminarians; and all those who inspired and encouraged HANDING OVER the three men to pursue a vocation to LAYING the priesthood. THE BREAD & WINE OF HANDS Archbishop Naumann was the or - Archbishop Naumann presents a chalice The ancient rite of the “laying of the daining bishop and principal cele - and paten to Andrew Strobl with an admo - hands” is performed by archdiocesan brant. Archbishop Emeritus James P. nition to be faithful in his priestly ministry. priests while they pray for those being Keleher and approximately 50 priests ordained. concelebrated. Also present were Father Albert Brueken, representing Conception Seminary in Conception, Mo.; and Father Jake Beltran, repre - FIRST BLESSING senting the University of St. Mary of Father Andrew Strobl offers his first the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, blessing to Archbishop Naumann. Mundelein, Ill. Father Schiffelbein was vested by Father William Bruning and Father John Murphy, SJ; Father Andrew Strobl was vested by Father Donald Cullen and Father Jerry Volz; Father Sullivan was vested by Father Douglas Langer and Father Albert Brueken, OSB. Each of the three newly ordained priests received their first assignments as parochial vicars (associate pastors): Father Schiffelbein will go to Ascension Parish in Overland Park; Father Strobl will go to Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe; and Father Sullivan will go to Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa. 10 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5, 2009 WORLD 11

Book sees threats to Catholic Pope John Paul’s beatification health care, conscience Catholic invents new Bible format delayed, Italian newspapers say WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic health VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The beatifica - care faces cultural, legal, economic and By NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN tion of Pope John Paul II may be delayed political challenges that may lead to the Catholic News Service as the Vatican end of its distinctive - BRIEFLY seeks more docu - WASHINGTON (CNS) — One of BRIEFLY ly Catholic mission in mentation regard - the oldest and most read books in the the not-too-distant future, a Catholic law ing his almost 27 years as pope, Italian world now has a new, high-tech look. professor writes in a new book. “Issues re - newspapers reported in late May. And it weighs only 5 grams, or one- lated to women’s reproductive rights may According to the newspaper La Stampa, hundredth of a pound. provide the most difficult challenges to the the chief holdup regards hundreds of “God on the Go” is a USB flash drive ongoing struggles by the sponsors of letters he wrote before and after his containing the complete Bible in the (Catholic) hospitals in terms of preserving election to Wanda Poltawska, a longtime New Revised Standard Version or the their Catholic identity,” says Leonard J. friend and adviser to the pope. New Testament of the New American Nelson III in “Diagnosis Critical: The Urgent Meanwhile, the newspaper Il Giornale, Bible. It is currently available only for Threats Confronting Catholic Healthcare,” reported that a commission of theolo - PCs but a Mac-compatible version is to be published in June by Our Sunday gians meeting in mid-May decided the expected out this summer. Visitor. Nelson, a professor at the information contained in the official Inventor Mark Mastroianni, a mem - Cumberland School of Law at Samford “positio,” or position paper, was not ber of St. Edna Parish in Arlington University in Birmingham, Ala., and an af - complete enough. In particular, the Heights, Ill., said in a telephone inter - filiated scholar with the Birmingham newspaper cited the fact that Cardinal view with Catholic News Service that School of Public Health at the University of Angelo Sodano, secretary of state under the idea for “God on the Go” came to Alabama, sees the future of Catholic health Pope John Paul, and Cardinal Leonardo him in prayer when he was asking God care in free clinics; specialized centers fo - Sandri, his deputy at the time, had not how he could bring together his cusing on natural family planning and oth - given testimony in the case. Neither Catholic faith and his background in CNS photo/courtesy of the Vatican Secret Archives er church-approved reproductive medi - newspaper quoted any of the commis - technology and product development. This is the Vatican's restored copy of a letter to Pope Clement VII pleading for the annulment of the marriage of King Henry VIII and Catherine of cine; and hospice care for the dying. “They sion members by name nor included “Why not combine the Bible with Aragon. The letter includes the wax seals of the members of the English House of Lords, clergy and other nobility who wrote and signed it. may need to move out of the hospital set - comments from current officials of the commonly used and readily accessible ting” to aspects of medical care that are Congregation for Saints’ Causes. technological platforms?” he recalled “not subject to extensive government thinking. After months of research and oversight,” Nelson said. Vatican looks at King Henry VIII’s marital breakdown talks with the U.S. Conference of Pope shares early memories, Catholic Bishops, which holds the U.S. By SARAH DELANEY produced by Scrinium, the Venice-based Careful scrutiny and research of the says being pope is hard Connecticut officials trying to copyright on the New American Bible, Catholic News Service publishing house that collaborates with seals by Vatican heraldic experts re - “God on the Go” was born. the Vatican archives on the restoration vealed new details about the identity of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict limit church’s freedoms CNS photo illustration/Bob Roller XVI offered a rare glimpse into his private Mastroianni was pleased to learn VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A meticu - and reproduction for sale of choice doc - those who put their names to the docu - This is the "God on the Go" USB flash drive containing the complete Bible in the New Revised feelings, telling a group of children that as BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CNS) — Saying its that the device also offers the ecologi - lous restoration and reproduction of a uments. ment — willingly or not. Signers includ - Standard Version or the New Testament of the New American Bible. a boy he never dreamed of becoming pope First Amendment rights are being violat - cally aware a “green” alternative to the precious document from the Vatican Ferdinando Santoro, president of ed two archbishops, two dukes, two and that he still sometimes worries he is ed, the Diocese of Bridgeport is seeking a printed Bible, since carry along with the Mastroianni, was a “mini- Secret Archives brings new attention to Scrinium, said the first reproduction of marquises, 13 counts, four bishops, a not up to the job. The pope answered court order to stop state officials from the thin pages of Bible. concordance” which gives users the one of the most complicated annulments the letter will be given as a gift to Pope viscount, 26 barons and 22 abbots — questions and described growing up in a what it calls “an unconstitutional applica - most Bibles require “God on the Go” is avail - It also includes a ability to scroll through a list of feel - in history — that of King Henry VIII and Benedict XVI, and that another 199 will some 70 percent of the House of Lords at small German village during an audience tion of state lobbying laws” to church ac - the use of a special - able through Acta verse/subject index, ings and to be linked to a Bible pas - his queen, Catherine of Aragon. be produced at the rate of about two a that time. Knights, courtiers, archdea - May 30 at the Vatican with 7,000 children tivities. Diocesan lawyers filed a lawsuit in ty ink that is “very Publications, allows users to sage relevant to that emotion. The document, a letter written in month. Each will sell for about $68,000, cons and theologians made up the rest, from the Holy Childhood Association, a U.S. District Court in Hartford May 29 ask - toxic to users and in www.actapublications.com, bookmark favorite “I never thought the Bible could be 1530 by members of England’s House of he said. Maiorino said. group affiliated with the Congregation for ing that a decision by the Connecticut the manufacturing and for sale at bookstores. passages and can this cool,” he reported one student as Lords, other nobility and members of the The Vatican document is in good con - When the letter was written in 1530, the Evangelization of Peoples. The meet - Office of State Ethics determining the process.” The New Testament of the take users directly saying. clergy, urged Pope Clement VII to annul dition and is remarkable for the conser - however, “the spiritual supremacy of ing with the enthusiastic young audience Bridgeport Diocese was subject to laws “God on the Go” New American Bible costs to the daily New Through www.4Marks.com, a the royal marriage because it had not vation of 81 of the original 85 red wax Rome was not in dispute . . . the break gave the pope an opportunity to speak governing lobbying organizations be over - also has special ap - $24.95, with a 1 megabyte American Bible Catholic social networking site, users produced a male heir and warned that, seals set in tin holders and bound to the was still in the future,” when diplomatic more openly than usual about himself, turned. The decision stems from the dio - peal for the millen - capacity, and the complete readings on the of “God on the Go” also can trade their with no clear succession, England could document with a single 40-meter silk efforts failed and King Henry took mat - prompted by the children’s more personal cese’s involvement in organizing a March nial generation, no Bible in the New Revised USCCB Web site. lists of favorite Bible passages with be plunged into chaos and bloodshed. ribbon that holds them in 13 vertical ters into his own hands, abandoning questions. When asked whether as a boy 11 rally at the Connecticut Capitol in longer used to read - Standard Version is $39.95, Mastroianni their friends. Pope Clement, as history shows, did columns. Each seal has the heraldic sym - Catherine to marry Anne Boleyn, he had ever thought he might one day be Hartford to oppose a bill that would have ing the printed with a 2 megabyte capacity. worked with The device can also be customized not grant the annulment, and the ensu - bol of the family and rank of the signer. Maiorino said. pope, he admitted that it had not been one given laypeople financial control of their word and instead For more information, go to Dominican Father for group sales to parishes, schools ing rift with King Henry led to the estab - A twin original is kept in the British The reproduction will be presented at of his youthful plans. “To tell the truth, I parishes. The church maintained that such accustomed to get - www.WordofGodToGo.com. Jordan J. Kelly, di - and universities, Mastroianni said. lishment of the Church of England. National Archives in Kew, but is the Vatican June 24, the 500th anniver - never would have thought I might become a law would have been contrary to canon ting all their infor - rector of the Office “The face of the physical drive can be During a press conference in May, mildewed, difficult to read and has lost sary of King Henry’s coronation. It will pope. . . . I was a pretty ingenuous boy in a law. “The lobbying law of Connecticut is mation in front of a of Evangelization in etched” with a name or logo, he Bishop Sergio Pagano, prefect of the its seals, said Vatican historian Marco be accompanied by a volume with the small village far from the city,” he said. being used to limit free speech, to limit as - computer screen, he said. the Archdiocese of Chicago, on the added. Vatican Secret Archives, gave reporters a Maiorino, who conducted a three-year most recent historical research sur - “We were happy to be in the country and sembly, to limit freedom of religion,” The USB flash drive offers a number project “almost from day one” and pi - Mastroianni hopes to have the full rare opportunity to see the restored study of the two originals plus a vast rounding the letter. didn’t think about much else.” Even today, Bishop William E. Lori said in announcing of advantages over a hefty version of lot tested “God on the Go” with a New American Bible available on a parchment bearing the letter to the pope amount of supporting material regard - Scrinium has collaborated on other he said, “it’s difficult for me to understand the lawsuit in a video posted on the dioce - the printed Bible, Mastroianni said. It group of students at Marian Catholic “God on the Go” device by sometime signed by 84 nobles and clergy and ing the contentious annulment. projects with the Vatican Secret how the Lord could have thought of me, to san Web site. In a May 30 letter to can be carried around on a key chain, High School in Chicago Heights dur - next year, pending the U.S. bishops’ weighed down with more than six The letter, he said, “perhaps like no Archives; the most recent was a repro - choose me for this ministry. But I accept it Catholics across the diocese, Bishop Lori and because the Bible only takes up 10 ing the fall semester of 2008. and Vatican approval of a new transla - pounds of wax from the seals notarizing other evidence, demonstrates the first duction of the documents regarding the from his hands, even if it is very surprising said that the state’s announcement came percent of the space on the flash drive, The “feature that got the greatest tion of the Old Testament. each signature. act of that conflict between loyalty to the 14th-century trial of the Knights and seems very much beyond my means. as a “shock” and that the church in the user can add his or her own pho - response” from the 200 sophomores He also unveiled an accurate, hand - Church of Rome and loyalty to the king” Templar. That volume sold for around But the Lord helps me.” Bridgeport had no choice but to act to tos, songs or important documents to who tested it, according to crafted replica of the document faced by each of the letter’s signers. $8,000. protect its constitutional rights.

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Annette (Moore) and John Moylan, Mary and Ron Fortino, members of (Sainick) and Wendell Tulp, Correction MARK MY WORDS members of Curé of Ars Parish, members of St. Ann St. Pius X Leawood, and St. Parish, Prairie The May 22 issue of The Leaven Parish, Paul Parish, Village, will cele - mistakenly stat - President Mission, cele - Olathe, will cele - brate their 50th ed that Father MOST REVEREND JOSEPH F. NAUMANN brated their brate their 50th wedding anniver - Matthew How do you keep the third commandment? Schiffelbein at - Editor 50th wedding wedding anniver - sary on June 13 anniversary on sary on June 6. with a Mass at 10 tended Sacred REVEREND MARK GOLDASICH, STL hausted by our schedules that we really [email protected] t’s the end of “weeklies” May 30. The Family and friends a.m. followed by a Heart Parish in can’t think clearly or deeply. Therefore, I couple was will celebrate with brunch reception in Topeka as a here at The Leaven and we seek “quick fixes” to the problems or Managing Editor ANNIVERSARIES married at St. the couple at a the parish hall. The youth. In fact, situations that confront us. Eventually, ANITA M cSORLEY I’m thinking of buying Peter Church in Kansas City, Mo. They Mass and then a couple was married he attended [email protected] this leads to new and even more com - celebrated with their children and grand - dinner and dance in their honor. The cou - on June 13, 1959, at Christ the King Church, Most Pure everyone on the staff a T- plex problems. Muller insists that it’s ab - Senior Reporter Advertising Representative children. The children and their spouses ple was married on June 6, 1959, at St. Kansas City, Kan. Their children and their Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. solutely essential to our personal health JOE BOLLIG JENNIFER SIEBES shirt. You know, the one are: Mark and Lisa Moylan, Lenexa; Bridget Church, Scammon. Their children spouses are: Patricia Kelly; David Tulp; The Leaven regrets the error. [email protected] [email protected] and well-being, as well as that of our Margaret and Dennis Johnson, Ft. Worth, and their spouses are: Ronald and Kristine and John Meggers; and Bryan and families and communities, to recover the that reads: “I have just one Texas; Paul and Alicia Moylan, Shawnee; Elizabeth Fortino, North Andover, Mass.; Lisa Tulp. They also have seven grandchil - Production Manager Reporter (same menu each week) at my grand - concept of the Sabbath. Mary and Ray Feess, Parsons; and Kathy John and Leann Fortino, Olathe; Mark dren. Coaches host boys and girls TODD HABIGER KARA HANSEN nerve left, and you’re get - parents’ house with extended family, What makes this book so appealing is [email protected] [email protected] Moylan, Kansas City, Mo. They have 10 and Sarah Fortino, Overland Park; and and spent the rest of the day doing . . . not only its central message but the prac - summer basketball camps ting on it!” grandchildren. Christy and Jerry Meier, Olathe. They also Mary Jeanne and Albert Relic, mem - Catholic Press Association Award Winner well, nothing really. We might read the tical activities that the author proposes at have 13 grandchildren. bers of St. LEAVENWORTH — Tapping into 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, Normally, we get along Sunday paper, go to the the end of each short section, activities 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Gilbert and Mary Lou Koelzer, mem - Mary-St. their years of experience coaching 2008, 2009 great here . . . but this is not EDITOR’S NOTE: cemetery to pray at the that can make the Sabbath a reality. bers of Sacred Anna (Lou) and Al DeGraeve, mem - Anthony college hoops teams, the head men’s Archbishop Edward O’Meara Award Winner a normal time. Weeklies re - graves of loved ones, play Most of them are very simple, such as Father Mark is on a Heart Parish, bers of St. John Parish, Kansas and women’s basketball coaches at 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 ally take their toll. Let’s face cards, or just sit on the front shutting down — for at least part of the pilgrimage to Rome; Baileyville, will cele - the Baptist Parish, City, Kan., will the are host - Publication No. (ISSN0194-9799) it: We’re tired, beat and porch, sip a cool drink, Sabbath — one appliance that gets a lot this column originally brate their 50th Kansas City, Kan., celebrate their ing a series of youth basketball Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the week after ready for our every-other- watch traffic go down Fifth of use in your home, something like the Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June through August. Address appeared in 1999. wedding anniver - will celebrate their 60th wedding camps this summer. week summer schedule. Street, visit with the neigh - TV, stereo or computer. This absence of communications to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109. Phone: sary at a reception 70th wedding an - anniversary on The multi-day camps emphasize (913) 721-1570; fax: (913) 721-5276; or e-mail at: [email protected]. During weeklies the papers bors (who were also out on outside noise will create a more peace - from 2 to 4 p.m. on niversary on June June 18. The the fundamentals of the game, and POSTMASTER : Send address changes to The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas come so fast and furious their front porches) and listen to a ball ful, meditative atmosphere. June 14 at 6. The couple will copule was married on June 18, 1949, at St. will give all participants a solid City, KS 66109. For change of address, provide old and new address and parish. that every day seems like a Tuesday (our game on the radio. There was not the Other Sabbath activities might in - Subscriptions $18/ year. Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, KS 66109. Valentino’s Banquet have their mar - Anthony Church, Kansas City, Kan. Their grounding in offensive and defensive deadline). sense of hurry back then that seems so clude: writing letters, playing a musical Room in Seneca. riage blessed at children and their spouses are: Jane and skills, including shooting, ball han - SCRIPTURE READINGS Of course, things are no calmer at the prevalent today. instrument, strolling through a park, The couple was the 4 p.m. Mass Hans Schleimer, Dallas; Joan and Scott dling, passing, and rebounding. parish. Take this past Sunday, for exam - In case you haven’t picked up on it playing a board game as a family, or married on June 11, 1959, at Sacred Heart followed by a cake and refreshment re - Nugent, Houston; Bill and Shelly Relic, Camp leaders will analyze all individ - TENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME ple: I had Mass, a visit with a troubled yet, I’m ready for a break! And if recently preparing a special, leisurely meal to - Church in Baileyville. Hosting the event will ception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the church Shawnee; Peggy and Edwin Ryan, Kansas ual campers’ shots and work one-on- parishioner, another Mass, a visit with an published books and articles are any in - gether. be their children and their spouses: Deb basement. Family and friends are wel - City, Kan.; and Patty and Mark Schmidt, one with participants. June 7 engaged couple, a baptism, lunch with dication, I’m not alone in this feeling. In How much time should you set aside THE MOST HOLY TRINITY and John Bergman, Seneca; Janet Reinecke, come. Their children and their spouses Shawnee. They also have 15 grandchildren All of the camps are held at the my mom in Kansas City, and then a fact, there’s a movement afoot in our for the Sabbath? Obviously, the goal Dt 4: 32-34, 39-40; Ps 33: 4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Charlotte, N.C.; Laurie and Randy Deters, are: Donald and Mary DeGraeve, Omaha, and two great-grandchildren. Ryan Sports Center and McGilley prayer service back in Tonganoxie for a country to “recover the Sabbath.” would be an entire day, but I suspect Rom 8: 14-17; Mt 28: 16-20 Lincoln, Neb.; Ed Koelzer, Lincoln, Neb.; Neb.; Shirley and Larry Verbon, Kansas Field House on the campus of the parishioner who died. I just finished a very helpful book on that’s a bit much for most of us right off Jacque and Dale Stallbaumer, Sabetha; and City, Kan.; and Robert and Mel DeGraeve, Kathleen (Kern) and Ray Colgan, University of Saint Mary, and After the wake service, I spent the re - this subject, titled “Sabbath: Restoring the bat. Maybe we can start with just a June 8 Carla and Chris Stauffer, Kansas City, Mo. Lenexa. They also have six grandchildren members of campers will meet and work with mainder of the evening preparing the fu - the Sacred Rhythm of Rest” (New York: Sabbath hour at first, then move to a Monday They also have 15 grandchildren. and 16 great-grandchildren. Holy Trinity USM’s basketball players. neral liturgy, returning phone calls and Bantam Books, 1999; 241 pgs.; $23.95). Sabbath morning, afternoon or evening, 2 Cor 1: 1-7; Ps 34: 2-9; Mt 5: 1-12 Parish, Lenexa, Jon Bishop, head men’s basket - proofreading this week’s Leaven pages. I did a lot of underlining and writing in and eventually work up to a whole day. Marilyn (Starr) and Donald Carol and Mark Boyer, members of will celebrate ball coach, will hold two camps for June 9 I’m pretty sure that this was not what the margins of this book. So much of Muller reminds us that this is the only Hartman, Holy Cross Parish, their 50th boys and girls ages 5 to 14 — one Ephrem, deacon, doctor of the church God had in mind when he gave us that what the author, Wayne Muller, had to commandment that begins with the members of Overland Park, will wedding an - from 1 to 5 p.m. June 15-19, and 2 Cor 1: 18-22; Ps 119: 129-133, 135; Mt 5: 13-16 third commandment: Remember to keep say applied to me. Although not exclu - word “Remember.” The Sabbath is not Christ the King celebrate their niversary and the second from 8 a.m. to noon holy the Lord’s Day. Oh, I’m in church — sively Catholic or even Christian in con - something brand new that we’ve got to Parish, 50th wedding an - renew their July 20-24. The registration fee for June 10 a lot — on a typical weekend, but I’m not tent, the book does draw often from study extensively in order to understand. Topeka, will niverary on June 6. vows at the 5 p.m. Mass on June 20 fol - Coach Bishop’s camp is $70. Call Wednesday sure that I’m keeping the Lord’s Day as Catholic faith and practices. It’s already something that we hold deep celebrate their The couple was lowed by a celebration with family and (913) 758-6311 for more informa - 2 Cor 3: 4-11; Ps 99: 5-9; Mt 5: 17-19 holy and as fully as it’s intended. Muller contends that our frantic inside ourselves. Our challenge is simply 50th wedding married on June 6, friends in the Quigley building next to the tion. I remember the Sundays of my child - lifestyle affects not only the present but to remember to let it out. June 11 Mike Basler, head women’s bas - hood. After going to Mass, we ate lunch also the future. Many times we’re so ex - anniversary on 1959, at Sacred church. The couple was married on June 20, Barnabas, apostle June 6. The couple was married at Heart Cathedral, 1959, at St. Benedict Church, Atchison. ketball coach, is hosting two camps Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3; Ps 98: 1-6; Mt 5: 20-26 Assumption Parish, Topeka, by Msgr. Salina. Their chil - Their children and their spouses are: David for girls June 15-18. The morning Eugene Vallely. Their children and their dren and their spouses are: Laurie and and Stephanie Colgan, Lenexa; Karena and sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon June 12 THE GOSPEL TRUTH spouses are: Chris Langer, Littleton, Kirk Kloepper, Effingham; and Chris Michael Gomric, Olathe; Diane and Dean and are for children in grades 3 - 8. Friday Colo.; Greg and Sarah Hartman, Colorado Boyer, Natasha Boyer and John Boyer, all Striler, Lenexa; Stephen and Dara Colgan, The 1 to 3 p.m. afternoon camp is 2 Cor 4: 7-15; Ps 116: 10-11, 15-18; Mt 5: 27-32 Springs, Colo.; Laurie Hartman, Lenexa; of Leawood. They also have two grand - Roeland Park; Thomas Colgan, Olathe; for children in grades 9 through 12. and Rob and Lisa Wilson, Shawnee. They children. The couple will celebrate with a Kevin and Kristi Colgan, Lenexa; and Mary The registration fee for Basler’s June 13 Belief in the Trinity predates discussion of it camps is $65. Call (913) 758-4339 Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor of the church also have three grandchildren. family dinner. and Tim Heit, Indianapolis. They also have 17 grandchildren. for more information. 2 Cor 5: 14-21; Ps 103: 1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mt 5: 33-37 n the hustle and bustle nowhere in the New Testament will the word “Trinity” appear. It will surface ELEVEN TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME I Windows/siding of everyday life, we only later in the church’s history, to mark 1/2 the price of the bigger companies further reflection on that mystery and a June 14 often overlook the signifi - up to 1500.00 tax rebates THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST deeper understanding of it. Serving all of eastern KS/western MO Ex 24: 3-8; Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18; Heb 9: 11-15; cance of the words we say. That reflects the typical order of Tom 816.805.0210 Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26 events in the development of doctrine. [email protected] For example, when we tell another First comes the belief. Then, the words to June 15 person who is leaving “goodbye,” we are express that belief follow. Monday asking God to accompany that person. knees to worship him. By that gesture, So often we reverse that order. We 2 Cor 6: 1-10; Ps 98: 1-4; Mt 5: 38-42 “Goodbye” is a contraction of the phrase they recognize that he shares in God’s teach children the words of the creed, “God be with you.” nature. It has taken them a while to ar - then hope that they will grow into the Sacred Heart-St Joseph June 16 Even at church, where we would rive at that conclusion. Earlier in Jesus’ beliefs that the creed expresses. Why Parish Tuesday think that we would pay attention to the public ministry, they had witnessed the should we be surprised that that some - 2 Cor 8: 1-9; Ps 146: 2, 5-9a; Mt 5: 43-48 religious significance of the miracles which revealed his times does not happen, and they end up words we say, we some - divine power. Through his with a hollow faith? On the other hand, 312 NE Freeman, Topeka THE ASCENSION OF June 17 times gloss over them. Our teachings, they had heard if they have already learned the words, June 6 & 7 Wednesday THE LORD Catholic prayers, our litur - Jesus speak on God’s behalf. they will then possess the vocabulary to 2 Cor 9: 6-11; Ps 112: 1-4, 9; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Mk 16: 15-20 gy, constantly refer to the And now that Jesus is risen express their faith once they arrive at it. June 18 Holy Trinity. And yet, their from the dead, the disciples In any case, the feast which we cele - Authentic homemade Thursday meaning often goes over behold his glory. They recog - brate calls us to go beyond the words German food both days 2 Cor 11: 1-11; Ps 111: 1-4, 7-8; Mt 6: 7-15 our heads. To bring us back to that nize that Jesus shares in God’s nature, and to experience the reality to which Trinitarian focus, this weekend we ob - even though they may lack the words to they point — the mystery of the three Sat June 6 - 4pm Outdoor Mass June 19 serve Trinity Sunday, the feast which cel - express that concept. persons in one God, the Holy Trinity. 5pm Light German food buffet, Snack bar THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS ebrates the mystery of the Holy Trinity. So, as usual, Jesus comes to their aid. Face to face with that mystery, we are 5:30pm Silent auction 7-11pm DJ Music Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9; (Ps) Is 12: 2-6; Eph 3: 8-12, 14- The Gospel reading for Trinity He supplies the terminology to describe driven to imitate the example of the dis - Sun June 7 - 9:30am Mass in Church 19; Sunday comes to us from the end of that belief, in a phrase encapsulated ciples in the Gospel reading and fall to 10am Full German food buffet. Also fried chicken & more Jn 19: 31-37 Matthew’s Gospel, Mt 28:16-20. It shows within his instruction to them to baptize our knees in worship. Games, crafts, fancywork, booths! 12pm Bingo 2pm Oral Auction the Risen Christ appearing to the 11 dis - “in the name of the Father, and of the Cash & Prize drawings! June 20 ciples and commissioning them before Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Father Mike Stubbs is pastor of $5,000 Grand Prize The Immaculate Heart of Mary his ascension to heaven. Notice that while this phrase points to St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lansing and has 2 Cor 12: 1-10; Ps 34: 8-13; Lk 2: 41-51 When the disciples see the Risen the mystery that we usually call the a degree in Scripture from Harvard University. More info: www.sacredheartstjosephcatholic.org Christ, they immediately fall to their Trinity, it avoids the word itself. In fact, 16 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 5 2009 Eucharistic adoration Who? Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Robert Finn What? lead Corpus Christi eucharistic procession

When? June 14 at 1 p.m. Where? from St. Agnes Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, to Bishop Miege High School

Taking it to the streets