www.theleaven.com | Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas | Vol. 33, No. 1 july 1, 2011 All-American Indian-born priest will have much to celebrate this Fourth of July By Joe Bollig | Photos by Elaina Cochran

Father Arul Carasala recites the Pledge of Allegiance at a ceremony in which he became a citizen of the United States on May 20 in the state capital. Father Carasala is pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Onaga, St. Patrick Parish in Corning, St. Bede Parish in Kelly and St. Columbkille Parish in Blaine.

OPEKA — It might have That’s right, everything Ameri- not been his most digni- can is his — including the national fied moment. debt. But it sure was fun. “Yes,” he laughed. “Now I’m part When Father Arul of the problem.” CarasalaT saw his first snow, he was All kidding aside, becoming an 37 years old, and the pastor of St. American means a lot to Father Vincent de Paul in Onaga, St. Patrick Carasala. Parish in Corning, St. Bede Parish in “The judge who received the Kelly, and St. Columbkille in Blaine. new citizens opened up the floor And he made the most of it. to any of the new citizens to give a “I went out and rolled and rolled testimony of what the day meant to in it, and caught it in my hand,” en- them, and Father Carasala was one thused Father Carasala. “I never had of three who volunteered to speak,” done so before in my life.” said Father Brian Schieber, vicar for That was in 2004 — his first win- clergy and one of the priests who ac- ter away from his native India. companied Father Carasala to the But that was only the first of momentous occasion. many adventures in this exotic, far- “So Father Carasala got up and away place called Kansas. spoke about how he appreciated Adventures that have led Father Archdiocesan vicar for clergy Father Brian Schieber congratulates Father Carasala on becom- the religious freedom we have in Carasala to a moment that was very ing a U.S. citizen. the United States,” continued Fa- dignified indeed. Everything that is America — all Fourth of July,” he said. “Before, ev- ther Schieber, “and how wonderful On May 20, at the Federal Court- its history and celebrations — is ery time I’ve been to a Fourth of July it is that he could be welcomed here house in Topeka, Father Carasala now his. celebration, I considered myself an as a Catholic priest and preach the raised his right hand, swore an oath, “I’m really going to celebrate this outsider.” Turn to “dream” on page 7 and became an American citizen. 2 local news THE LEAVEN • july 1, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

Archbishop Naumann’s A fine weekly calendar July 2 Five apostles Wedding — St. Mary Church, St. Benedict Joy magnified at history-making ordinations July 3-10 Vacation By Joe Bollig Leaven staff July 12 Vespers and dinner for priests or- OVERLAND PARK — The ordination dained five years or less — residence of five men at Holy Spirit Parish here on June 18 was cause enough for joy, but Photos by Susan McSpadden A gift 50 Robert and Annie July 13 that joy was magnified by a touch of tech. Couples across the Archdiocese of Kansas Wagner receive a Dinner — Shalom House, Kansas City, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann or- gift blessed by the Kan. dained four men priests and one a dea- City in Kansas joined Archbishop Joseph F. archbishop at the con — all members of the Apostles of the Naumann on June 5 at the Cathedral of St. end of the anni- July 16 Interior Life — in a liturgy that was live- versary Mass. Wedding — St. Louis streamed over the Internet to family and Peter to celebrate 50 years of marriage. friends in Italy. July 17 Through the ancient and apostolic Mass for Catholic HEART Work Camp tradition of the laying on of hands, the — Bishop Miege, Roeland Park archbishop ordained to the priesthood: Father Edward Ahn from Chicago; Fa- July 18 ther Vincent Huber from Leawood; Fa- Comcast “Newsmakers” taping — Ne- ther Scott Kallal from Jerseyville, Ill.; and gro League Baseball Museum Father Mirco Sosio from Semogo, Italy. Archbishop Naumann also ordained July 19 Deacon Alessandro Borraccia from Mi- Case Review Task Force meeting lan, Italy, to the diaconate. The four men made history by becom- July 21 ing the first priests of the Apostles of the School of Faith meeting Interior Life, a public association of the faithful that was founded in Rome un- der the leadership of Father Salvatore Archbishop Keleher’s Scorza. weekly calendar The Apostles, because they do not as yet have the canonical status of a reli- July 7 gious order, needed the assistance of a Leaven photos by Susan McSpadden Wedding rehearsal friendly diocese; and hence the special Deacons Vince Huber (bottom left), Scott Kal- relationship with the Archdiocese of lal, and Mirco Sosio look on as Archbishop Jo- July 8 Kansas City in Kansas. seph F. Naumann lays hands on Deacon Edward Wedding “In the church’s wisdom, gained from Ahn during the ordination rite. The four were centuries of experience, it is not possible ordained to the priesthood for the Apostles of July 10 for the Apostles of the Interior Life to the Interior Life on June 18. Prison Mass have men ordained for their community per se,” said Archbishop Naumann in his Alessandro Borraccia (left), Mirco Sosio, Scott July 17 homily. Kallal, Vince Huber and Edward Ahn present Blessed “In these circumstances, it is neces- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann blesses the gifts that will be presented to the couples celebrating 50th wedding anniversaries in the arch- Parish Mass themselves to Archbishop Naumann for ordi- sary to find a benevolent diocese to or- diocese. nation. Borraccia was ordained to the diacon- dain men as priests and deacons,” he ate while the other four were ordained to the continued, “who ‘belong’ to the diocese priesthood. Cardinal Burke to headline and who owe obedience to the diocesan conference in Kansas City bishop, but who are ordained with the understanding that they will be given the “Each of them has been giv- KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cardinal Ray- opportunity to pursue living the charism mond Burke, prefect of the Supreme and the common life of their religious en the great grace because Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature (the community.” of the faith of their parents Vatican’s Supreme Court), along with the The five men were in Rome until a daughter of a canonized Catholic saint, week before their ordinations. They will to grow up in a strong and will headline a seminar on the Catholic stay in the archdiocese until the end of treatment of the disabled and dying here September, but will then return to Rome believing family where the on July 23. to complete their studies. The event will be held at Savior Pasto- “When we began our journey togeth- faith was celebrated and ral Center, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., from 8:30 er, we didn’t know when it would hap- lived.” a.m. to 6 p.m. pen,” said Father Vince Huber, a 2000 joined at the altar by Archbishop Emeri- was vested by Father Scorza; and Deacon The workshop aims to provide a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High Archbishop Naumann tus James P. Keleher; Father Salvatore Borraccia was vested by Father Sotiroff. Praise medical, legal and doctrinal analysis of School in Overland Park. Scorza, the founder of the Apostles; Each Apostle received an assignment Participants in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas’ golden wedding Catholic care of the disabled and dying. “At the beginning of the community, parents to grow up in a strong and believ- Msgr. Stewart Swetland from Mount St. for the balance of his time in the archdio- anniversary celebration raise their hands in praise June 5 at the Cathe- Cardinal Burke’s address is titled, “The we fell in love with its charism and felt ing family where the faith was celebrated Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md.; cese. Father Huber was assigned as paro- dral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan. Mystery of Human Suffering and Dying.” a desire to follow it and the spirituality and lived,” said the archbishop. Father Tony Dittmer, from Immaculate chial vicar at the St. Lawrence Catholic The cost to participate in the confer- of God’s call,” he continued. “But at the “They have received the beautiful ex- Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, Campus Center in Lawrence; Father Kal- renewed ence is $65 per person. A full schedule same time, we had very few guarantees ample of parents, faithfully living their Minn.; Father Stephen Sotiroff, from the lal, parochial vicar at Ascension Parish Thomas and Rita Moylan renew the vows they made 50 years ago, along and registration form can be found at the for the future. So, to see God’s promise marriage vows,” he continued. “They Diocese of Springfield, Ill.; and Bishop in Overland Park; Father Ahn, parochial with nearly 100 other couples. Web site at: www.defendingnaturallife. come to fruition is very rewarding and have seen in the lives of” their parents Thomas John Paprocki, from the Diocese vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, org. Interested persons may also call 1 very beautiful.” what God’s grace can accomplish in of Springfield, Ill. Kan.; and Father Sosio, parochial vicar (888) 345-3343 for more information. In his homily, the archbishop thanked those who surrender their lives to Our Father Huber was vested by Father at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Kansas City, the families of the ordinandi for their for- Lord and seek to follow him on the path Francis Hund; Father Kallal was vested Kan. mative roles. of heroic love.” by Father Patrick Gibbons from the Dio- Deacon Borraccia is also assigned to “Each of them has been given the Archbishop Naumann was the or- cese of Springfield, Ill.; Father Ahn was St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan. great grace because of the faith of their daining minister and celebrant. He was vested by Father Dittmer; Father Sosio

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Naumann [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 LOCAL NEWS 5 Boot camp stresses pro-life as a way of life Giving abortion the boot Continued from page 4 treated Catholic teaching on sexu- ality and chastity. Park on June 2. During the three- Nelson’s friend Jennifer Wid- day session, they prayed outside the halm — a sidewalk counselor and abortion clinic in Kansas City, Kan., cofounder and president of a mis- and Planned Parenthood in Over- sion called LifeFront — addressed land Park. Participants also visited the topic of purity in a session on the Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic to the theology of the body. She also see how it helps mothers-to-be. gave a presentation on Planned Par- enthood. ‘An issue for everybody’ Maria Graham, a volunteer with But that was only the beginning. the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of Hopefully, what the teens learned North Texas, also struck a chord at the boot camp will make a big dif- with the teens. She talked a bit ference much closer to home. about sidewalk counseling, but fo- Justin Nelson, a seminarian of the cused on “pro-life as a way of life Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and not a position on abortion.” said people who are having abortions She wanted the teens to under- are often close to the ages of the teens stand that “every person is created that participated. If, in the future, a equal and priceless.” That value is friend facing an unplanned pregnan- based on God’s love. Every person cy confides in them, these teens will has it, said Graham, even in a so- be well-prepared to help them. ciety that challenges that idea on They have to have absolute con- many levels. viction in their beliefs, said Nelson, who helped bring the boot camp Power of prayer about. That conviction will keep On the day the boot camp group them from being swayed by emo- visited the abortion clinic in Kan- tion during the friend’s crisis and sas City, Kan., the participants saw stop them from saying an abortion Graham reaching out to a young would be OK just this once. woman who appeared to be putting Young people have to be able to together the money she needed for acknowledge a friend’s problem, an abortion. said Nelson, and still let her know When Nelson recognized what that an abortion “is going to give was happening, he engaged the you two problems — the second is group in the moment. going to be much worse than the “We began a rosary at that time first.” with the intention of this woman The teens were tackling what and her child,” Nelson said. Nelson believes to be the biggest Graham emphasized to the evil we face today. But when faced mother that all the young people with a challenge, he said, young out there were praying for her. people are ready to tackle it. When the teens left the clinic “It’s an issue for everybody,” he Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran later that day, the outcome of the said. Young people gather outside an abortion clinic in Kansas City, Kan., to pray as part of a pro-life boot camp. The presence of young people at the clinic caused a woman seeking an abortion to reconsider young woman’s story was not yet and think about other options. clear. Value in every life Nelson called the news he re- Sidewalk counseling and peace- ceived later about her change of Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran ful prayer were not the only topics heart an “incredible testament for Donna Kelsey, director of the Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic in Kansas City, Kan., addresses the youth at the Pro-life boot camp gets youth involved covered by the boot camp. It also the power of prayer.” pro-life boot camp during the group’s tour of the center. By Jessica Langdon Taking a stand Leaven staff Christina Saiki, 15, and Kembry Fell- On the front lines in the fight against abortion ansas City, Kan. — hoelter, 16, might be young, but they Bringing the boot camp to life They’re young, they’re are veterans when it comes to taking a By Jessica Langdon learned from her mother. sure the women going inside have every Contacting LifeFront confident, they’re pro- stand for life. By Jessica Langdon Leaven Staff “If we’re going to be anywhere as a opportunity to hear from and talk to the Phone: Call Jennifer Widhalm at (816) life — and they’re mak- Both are members of St. Paul Parish Leaven staff people of life, we have to be at the dark- volunteers. 223-0035 ing a difference. in Olathe and of its Truth Illuminated KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ask Jenni- est place . . . accompany these children Babies have been saved just because E-mail: [email protected] Just how much of a pro-life youth group. It’s definitely not your usual summer camp. fer Widhalm if it’s convenient to stand in their last moments and offer their of written materials that made their On the Web: www.lifefrontkc.org difference, they might Both have logged hours praying in But pro-life boot camps seem to be catching on, and organizers of the first outside an abortion clinic during a mothers one last choice,” she said. way into the hands of the mothers. never fully know. front of local abortion clinics. Neither one in the Kansas City area hope to see it grow and thrive. In fact, they’re hop- sweltering Kansas City summer or on a LifeFront places volunteers outside The LifeFront representatives want KA young woman — pregnant and will soon forget what it felt like to pray ing it becomes an annual event here. bone-chilling day in the deep freeze of the place where abortions take place. to know what brought the mothers to She went to the little girl’s baptism leaning toward abortion — noticed the there with a larger group during the The Kansas City experiment started when local chapters of Truth Illuminated, winter, and she’ll say it’s not. The mission started in 2007 when this place, why they think they can’t this past year. group of teens praying outside an abor- boot camp. a pro-life youth group, were looking to offer a camp here in the Kansas City area. But ask her if it’s worth it, and she Widhalm and friend Justin Nelson, who have this baby. A lot of people also believe the work tion clinic in Kansas City, Kan., in early “You just feel so confident in your- Justin Nelson, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, will tell you in a heartbeat: absolutely. is a seminarian of the Archdiocese of People often think the volunteers is futile and are discouraged before they June. self when you go in these huge groups, had participated in a pro-life boot camp in Texas and was equally enthusiastic Every time she hears a mother say Kansas City in Kansas, decided that, care only about the babies and don’t even try, said Widhalm. The teens didn’t know it at the time, especially with people your own age,” about transplanting the idea to the archdiocese. she changed her mind and didn’t have for Lent, they were going to pray at think about the mothers. Widhalm said “My attitude is: ‘That’s the last chance,’” she said. “All you can do is but the mother left the clinic without said Kembry. Upon his return from boot camp in 2010, in fact, Nelson talked with Arch- an abortion, she has no doubt she’s Planned Parenthood in Overland Park. that also isn’t true. make it better.” undergoing the abortion she had come When Kembry heard this boot camp bishop Joseph F. Naumann about the idea. The archbishop liked what he heard right where she’s supposed to be. When they arrived, they were horri- “You can’t care for one without car- was in the works, she told her sister She thinks of the babies who have to procure. about the Texas program. Nelson went on to talk with others in the archdio- “It’s really indescribable,” Wid- fied to find that two men were the only ing about the other,” she said. “We’ll Claudia, 16, it would be cool to be part lost their lives and of the mothers who She has since sought medical care as cese, and things came together in time for this summer’s program. halm said of learning about a mother’s people out there. They wanted to see a help her. We’ll stay by her. . . . We’ve had of the first one. They enlisted. now say, “If I had known . . . If I had she faces a future still filled with uncer- Nelson believes boot camps are a particularly good way to bring younger change of heart. “You have to experi- much stronger pro-life presence. baby showers for a couple of women.” Christina and her brother Michael, ence it for yourself.” “Our goal is to be out there every One that holds a special place in Wid- known . . . If I had known . . . ” She hopes tainties. people into pro-life efforts — and he’s not the only one. Several of his fellow 17, also signed up together for the boot Widhalm is cofounder and president hour they are open for business,” Wid- halm’s heart is a little girl she calls “our more volunteers will add to the pro-life One reason she gave for changing her seminarians also participated — an indication of their commitment to the pro- mind was the sight of all those young camp, which was a joint project of the of LifeFront, a ministry with a two-fold halm said. “We are very far from that Valentine’s baby,” because that was the presence outside the clinic and help life cause, since seminarians don’t get a lot of time off during the summer. people who cared outside the clinic. Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and mission — to pray peacefully outside goal.” day in 2009 the mother changed her keep more women from one day living That’s because seminarians have gone to abortion centers to pray, said The teens’ visit to the abortion clinic the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Planned Parenthood and to do sidewalk One misconception people often mind and chose life instead of abortion. their lives thinking about what could Nelson, and they see people go in. was one of several stops of a first-of-its- Now, Christina would recommend it counseling with people who are there have is that it is too controversial and it Widhalm went to a couple of doctor’s have been different “if I had known.” kind pro-life boot camp in the area. to others. “More importantly,” said Nelson, “they see how broken [those who procure for abortions. involves screaming at people. appointments to offer support and help LifeFront offers periodic training for Formally called the Truth Illuminated “They would not regret going at all,” abortions] are afterwards.” Widhalm presented information to That’s not what it’s about, she said. A during her pregnancy. people interested in sidewalk counsel- Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp, it brought to- she said. “They would come out a better He also noticed that people in their teens and 20s were outside clinics in local teens on purity and on Planned major goal is to get information into the “I got to go to the hospital the day af- ing. Widhalm encourages anyone even gether close to 40 people from Kansas person because of it.” the Dallas area, and he would like to see younger generations involved here. Parenthood during the first Truth Il- women’s hands to let them know things ter our Valentine’s baby was born and remotely interested in volunteering to and Missouri June 2-4. Their duties were And so it was that teens, seminarians He hopes the boot camp experience will show people what they can do to help. luminated Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp in they’re not likely to find out inside. hold her,” she said. attend the training. She also encour- to pray, learn — and grow in their pro- and adult volunteers reported for duty “Hearts and minds need to be changed before any law will ever change,” he June. “We tell them abortion is not safe,” The feeling of holding a baby who ages anyone interested in LifeFront to life convictions. at Church of the Ascension in Overland said. LifeFront, a grass-roots mission, Widhalm said. would not be here if a different choice contact her about opportunities to go builds on a foundation in the pro-life Some of the efforts involve sharing had been made “is amazing,” said Wid- through training or pray outside the Turn to “boot camp” on page 5 movement that Widhalm says she information over a loudspeaker to make halm. clinic. 6 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • july 1, 2011 THE LEAVEN • july 1, 2011 LOCAL NEWS 7 Catholic Cemeteries to manage Reporter returns to her roots Dream of religious freedom becomes reality Mt. Calvary in Topeka TOPEKA — In an effort to provide enhanced services for parishioners of By Jill Ragar Esfeld Continued from page 1 He also found that the America of said Father Carasala. “My primary Topeka and surrounding communities, Special to The Leaven his imagination didn’t quite match citizenship is United States.” Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas Gospel. He felt proud to be a United the Kansas he discovered. Fortunately, however, his new has assumed management of Mt. Calvary KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sometimes States citizen and enjoy religious “When I came to America, I had my home boasts a diversity of culture Cemetery here. things just work out. freedom.” own imagination,” he said. “It would that allows him to become fully “We will gain the expertise and ex- Take, for instance, the situation of Father Carasala was ordained a be all skyscrapers and huge, tall American while retaining his cultural tensive experience of Catholic Cemeter- Jessica Langdon, a talented young writ- priest on March 4, 1994, for the Di- buildings. When I came to Onaga, I identity. ies’ staff by becoming part of this larger er in Texas who happened to be missing ocese of Cuddapah, located on the said, ‘Where are all the buildings and “I can be a part of America and not operation,” said Father Jerry Volz, pastoral Kansas City at just the same moment southeast coast of India. people?’ It’s far, wide-open land, and lose any part of my individuality,” he leader of the Topeka Region. “At the same The Leaven newspaper here was miss- The diocese has more than 90,000 you don’t see anybody and those busy said. time, Catholic Cemeteries has an excellent ing a reporter. Catholics, but they only represent 1.4 streets.” And part of this whole journey reputation as a ministry with commitment When staff reporter Kara Hansen percent of a population that num- Kansas, he learned, is cattle coun- through place and culture is his to compassion, dignity and respect.” recently left The Leaven to pursue a ca- bers more than 6 million. About 80 try. So is India, but with a twist: They priesthood. The priesthood — in- The advisory board of Mt. Calvary reer in social work, editor Father Mark percent of the population is Hindu. don’t eat the cows. Hindus — the ma- deed, the church — is universal. The Cemetery in Topeka unanimously sup- Goldasich posted an ad to fill her posi- The diocese includes Chennai (also jority population of India — regard church is home wherever he is. ported the transition, explained Larry tion. known as Madras), the fifth-most the cow as sacred. Consequently, a “One thing that is universal about Krische, chairperson. Some of the ben- But he did so with reservations. populous city in India. good steak is hard to find. me is being a priest — able to be part efits of this new relationship include “The older I get, the more I hate Father Carasala was invited to “I never ate beef in my life until of the one, universal and apostolic centralized computer software for record- change,” he said. “So I was both sad visit Kansas by Archbishop James P. I came here,” said Father Carasala. church,” said Father Carasala. keeping, strong perpetual care and a when Kara left us, and anxious about Keleher to possibly serve as a pastor. “My friend Father Harry Schneider “I needed training in every bit of viable strategic plan for the future. the process of replacing her. Father Carasala agreed . . . and has took me to a Kansas City barbecue my transition into the culture — the “We are pleased to welcome Mount “But I needn’t have been.” been in Kansas since 2004. place.” language, the society and the sys- Calvary, Topeka, to our family of Catholic Indeed, Father Goldasich needn’t He briefly served as an associate “I was not fully open to eating tem,” he added. “But the only thing I cemeteries serving northeast Kansas,” have worried at all — because the ideal pastor at St. Augustine Parish in Fi- beef,” Father Carasala continued. needed [to transition into the church said Robert W. Chenoweth, executive candidate was only 500 miles away. delity, and then was named pastor of “He talked to me and ordered barbe- in Kansas] was to show myself at director. “I wasn’t anxious to leave Wichita four parishes: St. Vincent de Paul in cue ribs. So I started to eat it.” the sacristy, get ready, and present “We have already expanded hours of Falls, by any means,” said Langdon, the Onaga, St. Patrick Parish in Corning, After picking the bones clean, Fa- myself at the altar and celebrate the the Topeka office, which is now openM on- newest addition to The Leaven staff. “I St. Bede Parish in Kelly, and St. Co- ther Carasala is now a confirmed ribs Mass.” day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. have friends and places and people that lumbkille in Blaine. This month, he man. Oftentimes, an immigrant hears We also offer 24-hour availability of our I love down there. will become pastor of Sts. Peter and Another revelation concerned about that vague and nebulous con- family service counselors at the time of an “But I was looking for an opportunity Paul Parish in Seneca. Kansas agriculture. There are farms cept called “The American Dream.” individual’s or family’s personal loss.” to get closer to home.” Leaven photo by Joe Bollig Moving to Kansas meant culture in India, of course, but there the work It means different things to different Formerly known as Catholic Cemeter- Langdon has a brother and sister New Leaven reporter Jessica Langdon discusses the upcoming issue with Father Mark Goldasich, editor of The Leaven. Langdon, who previously worked shock, followed by adjustments. is done manually. people. For Father Carasala, it has ies of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, who live in the area; both are more than at a newspaper in Wichita Falls, Texas, was raised in the Kansas City area. For example, small-town Kansas is “I talked to a farmer and asked meant a whole new way of life, and the organization is changing its name to 10 years her senior. So although she’s downright calm compared to Chennai/ how many days it would take to har- religious freedom to top it all off — Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas happy to live closer to them again, it’s outlook on the church and a better un- in at The Leaven. So far, she likes what Madras, which is “commotion 24/7, vest 100 acres, and he said he could all gain, no loss. to reflect its broader geographic reach. her father she really wanted to move “[Faith] always plays a role derstanding of their reading habits and she sees. day and night,” according to Father do it in a day,” said Father Carasala. “I am not losing anything by be- Catholic Cemeteries manages and oper- back for. how to reach them,” said Father Golda- “I love it,” she said. “The people are Carasala. And the wide-open spaces “I said, ‘What? In India, it would take coming an American citizen,” he said. in my work. It’s something I ates seven other cemeteries, three of “My mom died when I was 10, so it’s sich. great; I’ve learned a lot already.” of Kansas are very wide and very open almost a month.’” “I am adding more to my individual- which are former parish cemeteries that kind of been me and my dad,” she said. “I’d really like to get involved with Langdon’s pleased to be surrounded compared to Chennai, but you can get Becoming an American doesn’t ity. I can identify myself with where bring to the table regardless continue to serve church congregations. Langdon was raised in St. Ann Par- the younger crowd and help them feel by people who share her Catholic faith. around faster. mean cutting ties to India, said Father I came from and who I am, and con- Mt. Calvary, Topeka, will remain a multi- ish, Prairie Village, where she attended of what job I’m doing. It’s connected to their faith through the “[Faith] always plays a role in my “The distance from Onaga to the Carasala. As an American of Indian tinue that into the next transitional parish cemetery. St. Ann School. work that we’re doing,” said Langdon. work,” she said. “It’s something I bring chancery is 100-plus miles, less than birth, the Indian government grants stage: being American. In addition to Mt. Calvary Cemetery, After graduating from St. Teresa part of who I am in that I ap- Langdon has plenty of experience to the table regardless of what job I’m two hours,” he said. “In India, it him OCI status — Overseas Citizen “And it will help me to grow and Topeka, Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Academy in Kansas City, Mo., she at- working with young people. For the last doing. would be five to six hours. The traffic of India. As an OCI, he doesn’t need have more opportunities to grow for proach everything honestly Kansas manages and operates Gate of tended the University of Kansas in Law- several years, she has been chair of the “It’s part of who I am in that I ap- is so huge, and the roads are so nar- a visa to go to India. And his Ameri- the betterment of myself, my faith, Heaven, Mt. Calvary and St. John cem- rence. and try to do everything as committee organizing Teens Make a proach everything honestly and try to row. I had no clue you could travel can citizenship makes travel here and and my goals.” eteries in Kansas City, Kan.; Mt. Cal- “I came back and visited a lot,” she Difference Day in Texas. do everything as accurately and as posi- that distance [in Kansas] in that elsewhere easier. vary Cemetery in Olathe; Resurrection said, “but I haven’t lived [in Kansas accurately and as positively “It’s an annual event,” she ex- tively as I can.” short amount of time.” “It’s not exactly dual citizenship,” City] full time since I was a senior in plained. “It’s a Saturday in October And now that she’s had a chance to Cemetery in Lenexa; St. Joseph Cemetery high school.” as I can. when between 2,000 and 3,000 teens get her feet wet, so to speak, Langdon is in Shawnee; and St. John Cemetery in While earning her degree in journal- Jessica Langdon, go out and do community service proj- anxious to get out in the field. Lenexa. For more information, visit the Web site at: www.catholiccemeterieskc. ism with a broadcast communication Leaven reporter ects at different sites throughout the “I’m excited to go out into the area emphasis, Langdon interned at WIBW, area.” and start talking to people and getting Summer program looking for homes to repair org or call (913) 371-4040 (Kansas City Langdon hopes to work on a similar to know their stories,” she said. “I think area) or (785) 272-0820 (Topeka area). the CBS affiliate in Topeka. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Home is where work will take place Monday through Rick Cheek asks anyone who knows of event to our area. learning about other people’s faith adds The timing worked out, and the sta- newspaper, the Times Record News, the heart is — and a work mission wants Thursday of both weeks. someone in need of home repairs this “I definitely think there’s room for to my own.” tion offered her a position when she where she has been a reporter for the to bring some Catholic HEART to homes Agencies requesting work for residents summer to contact him at (913) 284- that here,” she said. “So if there’s an op- A winner of multiple state journal- NFP conference cancelled graduated. last seven years. of people in need this summer. will complete assessments of the needs 1725. portunity, maybe it’s something I can ism awards, Langdon prides herself atchison — The NFP conference “It was wonderful,” she said. “I had a When her father, who is still a parish- In this case, HEART stands for “Helping and provide necessary materials, such as Part of the mission of Catholic HEART get involved in.” most on her service to her readers. scheduled for July 11-16 at Benedictine chance to report on the weekend and I ioner of St. Ann, sent her the clipping Everyone Attain Repairs Today.” paint, wood, doors and locks. Work Camp is “to revitalize communi- She also hopes to get involved in tak- “I think one of the biggest compli- College has been cancelled due to the couldn’t have asked for a better experi- advertising for a Leaven reporter, Lang- The Kansas City Catholic HEART Work Catholic HEART supplies the workers ties and beautify homes for the elderly, ing more of a multimedia approach to ments I’ve gotten as a reporter has come effects of the flooding on major access ence.” don saw opportunity knocking again — Camp will send youth teams and adult and their transportation, food, drinks and disabled and those who cannot afford ” spreading archdiocese news. in a form of letters saying, ‘You told my routes and the impact it is having on get- Langdon also produced newscasts and a chance to move back home. leaders to work sites in the area the tools. needed repairs.” It also fosters spiritual “I think today you have so many op- loved ones’ story as if you knew them,’” ting registrants and speakers to Atchison for WIBW. 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By Joe Bollig By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff Parish milestones Leaven staff LOUISBURG — They used to call this 1856 — The first settlements were WAVERLY — From the harmonies place “Little St. Louis.” established in the township. The in the choir loft and the full-bodied But there was no way anyone in 1870 land was home to the Confederated responses from the pews below, you could have mistaken the hamlet of 400 Tribes of Wea, Plankashaw, Peoria would never guess this is the smallest souls for the “other” St. Louis on the and Kaskaskia, who came to north- parish in the archdiocese. banks of the Mississippi. east Miami County in 1827. But it is, with slightly more than 40 Nevertheless, the railroad insisted. 1866 — A settlement named St. families. That’s about twice the number The village became “Louisburg.” Louis began to form on the banks the parish boasted when it was founded It was lose a saint, gain some trans- of Wea Creek, also known as Rabbit in 1886. portation infrastructure. Creek or Indian Creek. St. Joseph Parish is “small but On June 18, the solemnity of the 1870 — The railroad comes to town, strong,” said pastor Father Marianand Most Holy Trinity, a son of that “other” and “Little St. Louis” was renamed Mendem at the parish’s 125th anniver- St. Louis came to Immaculate Concep- “Louisburg” in 1871 or 1872 so as sary celebration June 19. tion Parish in Louisburg to lead the not to be confused with the larger And he can point to exactly what 125th anniversary celebration of its St. Louis in Missouri. makes it so strong. founding in 1886. 1882 — Louisburg, with 400 resi- “It’s a family,” he said. “They really “Anniversaries are wonderful oppor- dents, was incorporated as a city. love their parish.” tunities to recall beautiful memories of 1886 — Once a mission of Wea and Janet French is a case in point. how God blessed us,” said Archbishop Paola, a parish was formed and a French grew up in a family of 10 chil- Joseph F. Naumann in his homily. “We foundation laid for a church under dren. She was four years old when she remember today particularly the found- the leadership of Father John Re- first came to St. Joseph. Now 75, she er of this parish. In 1886, it was the decker of Wea. has countless memories of her brothers beautiful faith and unselfish sacrifice 1887 — Immaculate Conception serving Mass and her sisters singing in of those first families who planted the Church was completed. the choir. Catholic faith so deeply in what has be- 1903 — The first parish rectory was But she didn’t share that information come Immaculate Conception Parish in built. from the sidelines. Louisburg.” 1911 — Father J. Heuberger was She and two of her sisters sang in the Those deep pioneer roots are still named the first resident pastor. choir at the anni- alive. 1951 — Sister versary Mass. Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran Bradley Hennigh, a member of the Suzzanne celebrating The church Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann greets members of St. Joseph Parish in Waverly following the parish’s 125th anniversary Mass on June 19. Knights of Columbus honor guard at the Bauer took holds special anniversary Mass, lives in Osawatomie, her final vows meaning to but belongs to Immaculate Conception. as an Ursuline French and her Parish milestones “My family goes back to its founding,” Sister of Paola husband George. — Father Luke LaGierse, said Hennigh. “My great-grandmother on Aug. 21. “We were 1881-82 pastor in Emerald, tried to organize Margaret McGuirk Hennigh’s parents 1953 — Con- married here Catholic families and said Mass oc- were among the founding families of struction of in 1955,” said casionally at homes in and around the parish. And to me, it’s a beautiful a new church French. “It’s a big newly developing Waverly. thing to be a part of this [celebration]. began in No- part of my life.” — Father Joseph Walsh, pas- My grandparents were here for the cen- vember. A r c h b i s h o p 1886 tor in Emerald, formally organized tennial, and I feel as if they were here at 1954 —Archbishop E125dward J. Hun- Joseph F. Naumann was the main cel- Waverly’s Catholics. this occasion. They’re both gone now.” keler dedicated the new church on ebrant of the anniversary Mass; he was — First written records The departed were remembered Nov. 9. joined by concelebrants Father Men- June 1886 of St. Joseph Parish. About 20 symbolically at the Mass — a silver 1956 — Parish native Father George dem and former pastors Father George families’ names appeared in the chalice used by a former pastor, the late Arthur Seuferling was ordained to Klasinski, Father Ken Kelly and Father first pages of the financial record Father Charles Andalikiewicz, who died the priesthood on March 17. Mike Hawken. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig books. in April 2009; a stained-glass window 1962 — A new rectory was com- The highlights of the day were three- Deacon George Karnaze, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Msgr. Robert Bergman, pastor of Im- — St. Joseph’s first church from the original church, donated by pleted. fold — it was the solemnity of the Most 1886 maculate Conception Parish in Louisburg, celebrate the parish’s 125th anniversary. was built. Larry and Diana Day of Wea; and the 1979 — The parish celebrated the Holy Trinity, Father’s Day and the anni- Aug. 15, 1902 — Minnie McGrath original bell in the belfry. have such wonderful memories of Im- Louisburg is no longer just a little 25th anniversary of the dedication versary celebration. was the first person interred in the Those absent were remembered, too. maculate Conception: when I served hamlet a skip from the Missouri bor- of the new church. New stained- “Anniversaries in the life of any Catholic cemetery. The pastor Msgr. Robert Bergman read Mass for Father Phelan, my first solemn der, said Msgr. Bergman. Highway 69 glass windows were installed. family are a time to celebrate precious Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran 1902 — St. Joseph boasts a congre- a letter from Father George A. Seufer- Mass, and many weddings and funerals has turned Louisburg into somewhat 1986 — A wheelchair ramp was memories,” Archbishop Naumann said Celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Parish’s 125th anniversary are: (from left) former pastor Father gation of 125 people. ling, who was celebrating Mass that there since. I ask for your prayers that I of a bedroom community of bustling completed on the south side of the in his homily. Michael Hawken; Archbishop Naumann; current pastor Father Marianand Mendem; former pastor October 1915 — The church is evening in Osage City. will continue to grow in the Lord.” Johnson County to the north, where church. The parish celebrated the “We remember today particularly Father Ken Kelly; and former pastor Father George Klasinski. moved from northwestern Waverly “My prayer and wish is that God con- In addition to being the main cel- many Louisburg residents find employ- 100th anniversary of its founding, the founders of this parish,” he said. to its current location on Pearson tinues to bless you to make his kingdom ebrant, Archbishop Naumann was the ment. The parish of about 250 families and the church was renovated for “In 1886, it was the beautiful faith and depends on one another, said Kenneth Ministers from the Baptist and Meth- Avenue. grow through your cooperation with homilist; Msgr. Bergman concelebrat- is a neat blend of new people and folks the centennial event. unselfish sacrifice of those first families Combes, a member of the parish coun- odist churches were even on hand to 1980 — St. Joseph numbers 38 God’s graces,” read Msgr. Bergman. “I ed. whose roots run deep in the commu- 1999 — The men of the parish who planted the Catholic faith so deep- cil and chairman of the stewardship help celebrate the anniversary with St. families. nity. formed Knights of Columbus Council ly in what has become St. Joseph Parish committee. Joseph’s congregation. 2007 — Efforts are begun to build a “It’s a city, but people here want a No. 12437. James Morgan was in Waverly.” “We’re just one large family here, Parish council member Marie new parish hall, which was com- small town where you know your neigh- elected the first Grand Knight. This is a time for some nostalgia, he working together,” he said. Drumm sees pieces of St. Joseph’s past pleted in 2009. Archbishop Joseph bors and care about your neighbors,” he 2000 — Father Anthony Lickteig continued: for remembering the sacra- Carol Robbins, church secretary in the church today, in both its physi- F. Naumann dedicated it in 2010. said. became interim pastor and set ments received at the parish, the faith and treasurer, loves that everyone has cal appearance and in its work to bring Msgr. Bergman has tapped into the about reorganizing the parish and formed in children, the comfort pro- stayed together for so long. people closer to their faith. vitality of the parish, increasing liturgi- establishing committees. A meeting vided in times of grief, the friendships “We’re thankful to have our parish,” “I can see the stamps of each priest cal participation and helping to estab- room was built in the parish hall formed. she said. who has been here,” she said. ing, concrete work and the addition of a lish a youth group. That youth group re- and the rectory was refurbished. Anniversaries are important, too, in “Anytime you have anything going After the anniversary dinner, some St. Joseph statue, a bench and a crucifix. cently sent contingents to a Steubenville Twenty acres of land north of town the life of a parish family, Archbishop on, everybody just jumps in to help,” St. Joseph parishioners drove over to On the day of the cemetery’s ceremo- Conference in Springfield, Mo., and to was bought as an investment. Naumann added. said Marc Lee, parish council president. the St. Joseph Cemetery for an addi- ny, church members saw only a cross, help in tornado relief efforts in Joplin, 2006 — The Knights of Columbus The congregation gathered for a bar- tional ceremony there. Although al- but looked forward to the arrival of the Mo. erected a statue of the Holy Family becue feast in the parish hall after Mass “In 1886, it was the beautiful ways a Catholic cemetery, it has never corpus to complete the design. “They’re also collecting rosaries, holy as a pro-life monument. — a hall that is itself a testament to the had anything to mark it as such, and the Archbishop Naumann dedicated the pictures and crucifixes for those who 2006 to 2007 — The basement strength of this parish. faith and unselfish sacrifice three acres of land sit next to two sec- statue, blessed the cross, and praised have lost them in Joplin,” said Msgr. of the rectory and the classrooms When the old parish hall had passed tions of the city cemetery. the committee’s idea. Bergman. were remodeled. its useful life, Father Mendem, the par- of those first families who “My husband died just a year ago,” “It makes our cemetery look like a Following the Mass, Archbishop 2009 — Current pastor Msgr. Robert ish and the rest of Waverly — Catholic said Mary Lou Efinger, pointing out the Catholic cemetery,” said Efinger. “It has Naumann joined the pastor and Im- Bergman was appointed. and non-Catholic alike — poured their planted the Catholic faith so site where her husband Fred is buried. great meaning to me.” maculate Conception parishioners for a 2011 — Deacon George Karnaze, a hearts into planning for a new one. The deeply in what has become During her visits she realized, “This Parishioners shared hugs and kind potluck dinner at the American Legion parishioner, was ordained as part of work resulted in a building that was cemetery needs something.” words after the dedication. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig the first permanent diaconate class ready to open in late 2009 with no need She asked if she could do some re- To them, this is just another way that Archbishop Naumann greets parishioner Harry Krafft, age 4, held by his father Chris, as his mother Hall, a couple of blocks away from the St. Joseph Parish in Waverly.” of the archdiocese. for loans. search, which led to a proposal for ac- St. Joseph Parish, though small in num- Pam looks on. parish. In this small community, everyone Archbishop” Naumann tion. A committee organized landscap- bers, is huge of heart. 10 NATION THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 WORLD 11 Amid new media, newspapers Professor says pro-life faculty still have major role Twin Franciscans die the same day often feel isolated on campus PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Although social NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) — Many pro- media is the rage in today’s world of com- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) — life faculty on college campuses in the munication, one Catholic bishop offered Identical twins and Franciscan Broth- United States and Canada have expe- an impassioned speech in support of ers Julian and Adrian Riester — who rienced a strong sense of isolation and Catholic print publications. During a panel were born seconds apart and died hours disrespect for their views, said the newly discussion June 23 at the 2011 Catholic apart June 1 at St. Anthony Hospital in installed president of University Faculty for Media Convention, Pittsburgh Bishop St. Petersburg — were remembered by Life. They also often are denied university David A. Zubik said Catholic newspapers friends, family members and colleagues resources that are commonly available to and magazines continue to be the best for their constant companionship. other faculty and some have experienced way to reach people in the pews. “There The twins, natives of Buffalo, N.Y., rejection or little review of their articles or has been no greater and more consistent who spent the past three years in retire- books that take the pro-life perspective, success in Catholic communications in ment at a Franciscan friary in St. Peters- said Teresa Collett. Modern academia is the United States than through the use of burg, had been Franciscan brothers for “very skeptical” of claims about objec- print,” the bishop said. He cited figures 65 years. Both men were admitted to tive truth, so young faculty in particular from the Catholic Press Association’s of- the hospital just days before both died are limited in defending or even explor- ficial directory, which showed thatC atholic of heart failure at age 92. ing the idea that law should protect the newspapers and magazines in the United A funeral Mass for the two men June unborn, she added. Collett, a professor States and Canada reach almost 13 million 6 at St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Church in the School of Law at the University households. “That is an extraordinary in St. Petersburg was attended by only of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, made the number and that is still going on today,” 50 or so people, but their story had comments in an interview with Today’s said Bishop Zubik. “We can and we must spread far beyond the confines of their Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Fort use every means of social communications own community. Wayne-South Bend. She was at the Uni- available to us today: television, radio, Franciscan Father Dominic Monti, versity of Notre Dame for the University provincial vicar of Holy Name Province, Faculty for Life annual conference June Twitter, Facebook, Skype and whatever has CNS photo/Octavio Duran which includes 12 East Coast states, said 10-11. It drew about 100 attendees and evolved since you and I began our meeting Franciscan Brothers Adrian and Julian Riester are pictured in 2010 at St. Anthony Friary in St. Pe- he was amazed at the widespread cover- featured more than 30 scholarly papers this morning. But I believe that it is incum- tersburg, Fla. The religious brothers, who also were twin biological brothers, died together June age of the brothers’ deaths. on pro-life topics. The organization was bent on us as bishops and on us as church 1 at age 92 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. The funeral was scheduled for June 6 in St. He said he did an online search on founded in 1989 by professors to support to maintain a vital Catholic print presence.” Petersburg, where they had lived for three years, serving with or near each other for most of their the two men and found more than 375 and foster pro-life scholarship in the face Bishop Zubik noted that he could not religious lives. predict whether the printed word would stories. of discrimination they felt at both secular still have the same impact in 20 years, but “I think they would crawl under the Irving March 27, 1919, to Dr. Julian the Buffalo News: “If ever there is a con- and religious colleges. Today it has more today, “absolutely and fundamentally the table right now if they knew all this at- Riester and his wife, Clara, who also had firmation that God favored them, this is than 250 members in the United States best option . . . to evangelize the evangeliz- tention that’s being devoted to them,” five daughters. They took saints’ names it. They weren’t even separated for 12 and Canada who represent more than 50 he told the Tampa Tribune. when they became Franciscan brothers. hours.” ers, is through Catholic print.” CNS photo/Charles Dharapak/pool via Reuters academic disciplines. “In most institutions, A major part of the Brothers’ story is The twins were together at St. Jo- He said his cousins will be remem- U.S. first ladyM ichelle Obama hugs youths after participating in a community service project at Vhuthilo Community Center in the Soweto community particularly before tenure but even after not just the coincidental timing of their Coffee, chocolate, Catholicism seph’s Collegiate Institute in Buffalo, bered as “exemplary men and holy men” of Johannesburg, South Africa, June 22. tenure, the reigning orthodoxy on abortion deaths, but their constant togetherness then radio technology school in Los An- who lived their lives in a truly Francis- is enforced by faculty review committees merge in CRS fair-trade program — spending only their first assignments geles and years of ministry, including 35 can spirit. and administrators,” Collett said. apart. From 1946 to 1951, Brother Adri- years at St. Bonaventure University near “They had this intimate bond, in WASHINGTON (CNS) — Coffee, chocolate an was a sacristan at St. Francis of Assisi Buffalo, where they were campus car- which neither was selfish at all,” he said. and Catholicism are three words that rarely First lady urges young people to lead Africa’s future Church in New York, and Brother Julian penters, gardeners and chauffeurs. “And because they were so in tune to appear in conjunction with one another, CAPE TOWN, South Africa — First now pursue their dreams. It is because with the smallest acts, in the most un- Bishops say democracy cannot was general manager of St. Anthony “It really is almost a poetic ending to God and to each other, it’s not surpris- but the fair-trade division of Catholic Relief lady Michelle Obama urged a crowd of them that I stand before you as first expected places, by the most unlikely Shrine in Boston. They also were sepa- the remarkable story of their lives,” said ing at all.” be reached through violence Services manages to tie them together to of more than 2,000 that included hun- lady of the United States of America. individuals,” Obama said, noting rated from 1951 to 1956 when Brother St. Bonaventure spokesman Tom Missel, After the June 6 funeral Mass, the promote solidarity with workers around the dreds of young women to help shape . . . All of you, the young people of that in Soweto in 1976 it was school- BEIRUT (CNS) — Maronite Catholic Julian was assigned to St. Patrick’s Par- who said the timing of their deaths was brothers’ bodies were flown to Buffalo world. CRS, the international humanitarian Africa’s future by combating corrup- this continent, you are the heirs of children who led an uprising against bishops, lamenting the violence in the ish in Buffalo and Brother Adrian was at “hardly surprising given that they did and buried June 8 at St. Bonaventure agency of the U.S. Catholic community, says tion, building strong democratic in- that blood, sweat, sacrifice, and love,” apartheid that is now commemorated Middle East, said democracy cannot be Bishop Timon High School in another almost everything together.” Cemetery, across the street from the it values promoting fair-trade operations stitutions and working to improve the Obama said. in a national holiday. achieved through violence.“Democracy is part of town. A cousin and close friend, Michael university. and putting it on the agenda for Catholics lives of the poor and sick in a speech She said her husband, U.S. Presi- Before Obama’s speech, Archbish- a long way, built brick after brick,” with The brothers were born Jerome and Riester, echoed that sentiment, telling by educating them about its purpose. Based at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. dent Barack Obama, is focused “on op Buti Tlhagale of Johannesburg, the aim of reaching a civil system built in Baltimore, CRS is known for providing Obama “spoke from the heart for partnering with Africans who will president of the Southern African upon equality, equal opportunities and world-wide assistance to the poor, suffer- 45 minutes,” in what Oblate Father shape their future by combating cor- Catholic Bishops’ Conference, told of liberty of expression and beliefs, the bish- ing and vulnerable, and its advocacy of Benedict Mahlangu described as a ruption, and building strong demo- his own experience in South Africa’s ops said in a statement at the conclusion fair-trade is one way the agency works to Bishops leads prayers after fire destorys shrine powerful and inspiring presentation. cratic institutions, by growing new struggle against apartheid. Father of their June 5-11 synod at the patriarchal seat in Bkerke, Lebanon. Pointing to the alleviate poverty and work toward global TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Across the divisions of Sierra Vista, a city of about Chouinard in Hereford, south of Sierra The church, the largest in Soweto, crops, caring for the sick. And more Mahlangu said the archbishop ex- region’s “historical stage,” the bishops economic justice. By focusing on coffee, state from the more publicized Wallow 43,000 adjacent to the Army’s Fort Vista, as a place of prayer and comfort. served as a refuge for anti-apartheid than ever before, we will be looking to plained that Regina Mundi Church reiterated the message of the special chocolate and artisan crafts, CRS gives fire, a second wind-whipped wildfire Huachuca. Meanwhile, Tucson Bishop The rock walls of the shrine survived activists for decades. Bullet holes in all of you, our young people, to lead “has always been a place of protection Synod of Bishops’ for the Middle East Catholics a way to purchase with a purpose. forced thousands of people in southern Gerald F. Kicanas celebrated Mass at the fire that blazed across the hill a few the ceiling and the broken marble al- the way. and of hope.” in Rome last October, saying that “vio- “It’s faith-based but takes place in a secular Arizona to evacuate their homes and St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Sierra days after it started June 12. But the tar have been preserved and serve as “You can be the generation that The archbishop also reminded peo- lence cannot establish democratic values dimension,” Jackie DeCarlo, CRS fair-trade destroyed a Marian shrine. Vista June 18, leading the community shrine’s wooden roof and interior were reminders of the apartheid era. ends HIV/AIDS in our time, the gener- ple that the struggle for human rights quickly.” In an apparent reference to the senior program adviser, told CNS in a phone Just a fraction of the size of the enor- in prayers for the firefighters. He also destroyed, as were the Chouinards’ Obama invoked the memory of ation that fights not just the disease, is not over in South Africa and that situation in Syria, the bishops said they interview May 23. The goal of fair trade is mous Wallow fire farther northeast that reminded the congregation packed into home on the property, the Stations leaders of the U.S. civil rights move- but the stigma of the disease,” Obama the church has a crucial role in play joined their prayers with Pope Benedict to create a market that values those who had burned more than 527,000 acres the church that God’s mercy and love of the Cross, a prayer grotto, a prayer ment and South Africa’s anti-apart- said. in such work, Father Mahlangu said. XVI for an end to the violence and for produce the food people eat and create as of June 21, the fast-moving Monu- can be seen in times of crisis in the way house and a guesthouse. heid struggle to encourage young “You can be the generation that Father Mahlangu said two young “the concerned authorities [to] initiate the goods they use. CRS fair-trade materi- ment fire in the Huachuca Mountains people step up to help those in need. Bishop Kicanas said the fire turned leaders, including 76 women from holds your leaders accountable for female parishioners, Ayanda Mbatha dialogue with their citizens, to respond to als point out that the concept is in keeping south of Sierra Vista had left more than Father Greg Adolf, pastor of St. An- the chapel’s rock walls into a blast fur- across Africa who were brought to open, honest government at every and Lungile Nkutha, told him after- the legitimate expectations of the rising with Catholic social teaching by promoting 27,000 acres and about 65 homes and drew, had taken in the tabernacle and nace. “The heat [was] so intense that Soweto to hear the speech and to meet level, government that stamps out ward that Obama’s talk would influ- young generations” who are hoping for “a human dignity, environmental stewardship, businesses in ashes. sacred vessels from Our Lady of the Si- the tabernacle was left scorched, the her. corruption and protects the rights of ence the direction of their lives. promising and stable future.” subsidiarity and a commitment to helping More than 10,000 people were evac- erras Marian Shrine, a hillside chapel pyx and ciborium blackened and twist- “It is because of them that so many every citizen,” she said. He said he told them: “Stand up the poor through one’s daily choices. uated June 29 from the southern sub- and prayer spaces built by Jerry and Pat ed and barely recognizable.” of these young women leaders can “True leadership often happens now, I want to hear your voices.”

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The next weekend for schools office. This position reports directly to the July a quilt auction at 9 p.m. the public. the Kansas City area will be July 22 - 24 Matt at (816) 876-6619 or send an e-mail to him at: exercise facility. To view, call (913) 383-1343. superintendent of schools and assists in carrying out [email protected]. Masonry work - Quality, new or repair work. Brick, at the Heartland Center, Parkville Mo. supervisory and administrative responsibilities, and block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second- A citywide Christian singles picnic For information or for registration mate- participates in planning and carrying out the mission Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Real Estate The Militia of Immaculata will will be held from 4 - 9 p.m. on July 9 at “Conscience and the Rights of rial, call John at (913) 219-3465 in Kansas of the diocesan schools. For a complete job descrip- 2 15 quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336. meet every first Saturday of the month Quivira Park, 11901 Quivira, Overland Medical Professionals,” a presentation City, Michelle at (785) 478-3481 in Tope- tion, send an e-mail to: [email protected]. Live near St. Thomas Aquinas High School, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Redemp- Park. All are welcome, including chil- by Robert George, Ph.D., coauthor of ka, Jerry at (785) 843-2079 in Lawrence, Applications are available on the Web site at: http:// Faith-based counseling to cope with life con- Brick masons - Installation and repair of all types Overland Park - Three amazing homes within a ten- jobs.diocese-kcsj.org. Application deadline is July 15. torist Social Service Center, 207 W. dren. Meat and soft drinks will be pro- the Manhattan Declaration, will be at or visit the Web site at: www.beginning- cerns - Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, Licensed of masonry work — brick, stone, and concrete. 17 years minute drive. For information or to view any of these Linwood, Kansas City, Mo. For more in- vided; bring a side dish to share. A dona- 12:30 p.m. on July 15 in the O’Malley- experience.org. Clinical Professional Counselor, at (913) 909-2002. of residential and commercial experience. Small and properties, call Myra Kanatzar, Prudential Kansas City formation, call Christine Rossi at (913) tion of $10 is appreciated. McAllister Auditorium, located on the Business/technology teacher - Bishop Ward large jobs accepted. KC Metro area. For a free quote, call Realty, at (913) 636-6369. 268-0208. Benedictine College campus, 1020 N. Sophia Center, 751 S. 8th St., Atchi- High School, Kansas City, Kan., is seeking a faith-filled Bankruptcy - When debt becomes overwhelming, Jim or John at (913) 485-4307. 12705 Richards - One-and-a-half-story home with 5 full-time teacher for the 2011 - 12 school year to teach seek professional help. Experienced, compassionate BR and 4-1/2 BA with in-ground pool that backs to golf Second St., Atchison. This event is free son, will host a silent directed retreat a variety of business and technology classes. Must Catholic attorney Teresa Kidd. For a confidential, no Adept Home Improvements course. Mid $600s. 11 Would you like to reach out and and open to the public. from 4 p.m. on Aug. 2 to 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. have appropriate state certification. Interested ap- obligation consultation, call (913) 422-0610; or send an Where quality still counts! 13114 W. 127th Terr. - One-and-a-half-story home 5 The Atchison Region Serra Club make a difference in someone’s life? The Come away to the quiet of a monastic set- plicants may submit a cover letter and resume, via e-mail to: [email protected]. Basement finishing, with possible 6 BR and 4-1/2 BA is updated to perfection. will meet from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on July 5 in Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic, 3021 N. ting and experience the sacred through e-mail, to Dr. Judy Warren at: [email protected]. Kitchens and baths, Low $600s. the ACES chapel, beginning with a Mass 54th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host a 17 St. Augustine Church, Fidelity, personal prayer and daily meetings with Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth Electrical and plumbing, 12605 Nieman - One-and-a-half-story classic Colonial for vocations. Father Mitchel Zimmer- volunteer information night from 7 - will host its annual parish picnic on July a certified spiritual director. Give yourself One-to-one laptop/technology coordinator - and beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or prob- Licensed and insured. with 4 BR and 3-1/2 BA with a lovely treed yard. Low man, vocations director for the archdio- 8 p.m. on July 11. For information or to 17. A family-style chicken and ham din- time to listen to the deep desires of your St. James Academy, Lenexa, is seeking a one-to-one lem trees. Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, (913) 599-7998 $400s. cese, will be the speaker. For informa- RSVP, call Nora or Tammy at (913) 287- ner will be served beginning at 4:30 p.m. heart, with opportunities for daily center- laptop/technology coordinator. Applicants should be professional. Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, tion, call Tim or Susan at (913) 367-2227. a practicing Catholic. The position will primarily deal 8287 or send an e-mail to: volunteer@ The cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children ing prayer, shared lectio and a choice of (913) 378-5872. www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. Tim the handyman - Small jobs are my specialty! Kansas City, Kan., home FSBO - 2407 Woodend wpcnetwork.org. ages 4 - 10 years; children 3 years and clay, art or tai chi experiences. The cost is with technology support for both teachers and stu- Faucets, garbage disposals, toilets, light fixtures, ceiling Ave. 3 BR, 1 BA, spacious living room, one-car garage. dents. Applicants should be familiar with Macintosh under eat for free. There will be a cake- $350. For information or to register, call Need a ride? Where to? I am available to take fans, handrails, window screen repair, bush trimming In Our Lady of Unity Parish. $86,000. Call John at (913) “Life Skills for Women – Job “Anger Management: Beginning to walk, bingo, a bounce house and more. (913) 360-6151 or visit the Web site at: computers. The applicant must possess computer you to your doctor’s appointment, hairdresser or shop- and garden tilling. Free estimates. JoCo only. Call (913) 238-3141. 6 troubleshooting skills to be effective and efficient Readiness Workshop,” a personal en- Gain Control,” a self-help program for www.mountosb.org/sophia.html. ping. Maybe you aren’t driving anymore or just prefer 859-0471. richment class for women, will be of- in meeting the technical support needs. Excellent a chauffeur; I’ll get you there. I can also run errands Kansas City, Kan., home - 315 N. 17 St. Large women, will be offered from 10:30 a.m. interpersonal and communication skills are needed, for you or do the grocery shopping. Just give me a call Interior and exterior painting and wallpaper three-story brick home. 4+ BRs, 2 BA, two-car garage. fered from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on July 6 at - noon on Mondays, beginning July 11, 29 The St. Benedict Circle of An iconography workshop spon- as this position will have a high degree of interfacing to discuss your needs. Johnson County only. Call (913) removal - 30-plus years experience. Quality work; ex- Newer HVAC and roof. $155,000. Cathedral of St. Peter Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Cen- Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., sored by Good Shepherd Church, with staff, students and parents. Skills may have been 469-6211 or (816) 806-0564. cellent references; reasonable rates. Senior discount. Parish. Call John at (913) 302-1621. Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Lunch is included; tral Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For informa- Overland Park, will host a luncheon and 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, will be of- attained through formal education or significant re- Member of St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village. Call Joe at reservations are required. For informa- tion or to register, call (913) 906-8990 card party from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on fered from Aug. 4 - 7. This contemplative lated experience. To apply, visit the Web site at: www. (913) 620-5776. tion or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb. July 29. The cost is $10 per person. To workshop will be presented by master sjakeepingfaith.org. For information, contact Theresa Caregiving Wanted to buy or visit the Web site at: www.mountosb. org/kwc. RSVP, call Helen at (913) 381-4295 or Do- iconographer, Elizabeth Zeller, in the Lyons at (913) 254-4200 or send an e-mail to her at: Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a org/kwc. ris at (913) 381-2781. traditional method of egg tempera. The [email protected]. Retired nurse - Available to care for your loved full line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — re- Will buy firearms and related accessories - One “The Family as a Path to Holiness,” a cost of $495 includes instruction and all one. Prefer nights; will work days and weekends, too. model! Johnson county area. Call for a free quote. (913) or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices Cristo Rey Kansas City - A high school that presentation by Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., materials. The registration deadline is Will consider live-in. References; salary negotiable. Call 709-8401. paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred A women writers group will chair of life ethics at Sacred Heart Semi- St. Francis Xavier Parish, 301 July 26. For information, call Lisa Cum- works, is seeking certified applicants for positions (913) 579-5276. Heart Parish, Shawnee. 7 31 beginning Aug. 1. Openings include: English teacher, meet from 1 - 2:15 p.m. on July 7, and ev- nary in Detroit, will be offered at 7 p.m. E. James, Mayetta, will host a celebra- mings at (913) 221-5928 or send an e- Father and son team looking for outside work - ery first Thursday of the month, at Kee- on July 11 in the O’Malley-McAllister tion of the enthronement of the Divine mail to her at: [email protected], or math teacher, physics teacher, college counselor and Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- Painting, wood rot repair, decks, fences, retaining walls, ***WANTED*** an admissions assistant. Cristo Rey’s mission is to ler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Auditorium, located on the Benedic- Mercy image at 3 p.m. on July 31 with call Elizabeth Zeller at (816) 833-3312 panionship, care management, and transportation to concrete — you name it, we can do it all for a fair price! I buy coins, older watches, Kansas City, Kan. For information or to provide a Catholic, college-preparatory education, the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and We do inside work as well. Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. silverware, slot machines, tine College campus, 1020 N. Second St., Benediction and a Holy Hour. A reception or send an e-mail to her at: elizabeth@ enhanced by an innovative corporate work-study nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main old rifles and shotguns, register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the Atchison. This event is free and open to will follow. For information, call (785) elizabethzeller.com. program to a diverse population with economic need. caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daugh- Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo stoneware crocks and jugs, Web site at: www.mountosb.org/kwc. the public. 246-1338 . If you are interested in filling one of these positions, ters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. old furniture from basement or attic. Do you or your loved one need support submit your resume, via e-mail, to: khanlon@cristo Laurie, Debbie or Gary. Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269 “Journaling for Personal Growth,” to break free from pornography, infidel- reykc.org. Master electrician - Licensed in Missouri and Kan- a program for women only, will meet 11-16 The natural fam- ity, or lust? The My House Men’s Group Looking for high quality home care? Whether sas. 35 years experience in residential and commercial Want to buy – Well maintained 1990s automobile. Call from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. on July 7, and ev- ily planning conference scheduled for provides prayer and accountability for Summer job - Looking for a reliable, strong, hard- you’re looking to introduce care for your family or sim- electrical needs. Call Rick, L & M Electric, at (913) 362- Bill (913) 403-9191. ery first Thursday of the month, at Kee- July 11 - 16 at Benedictine College has sexual integrity. Sam Meier, MA, LPC, is working high school boy with reliable transportation to ply looking to improve your current home care quality, 1501 or (816) 781-1501. ler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., been cancelled due to the effects of the available for men’s groups and counsel- work in construction 5 or 6 days a week, 8 - 10 hours per we can help. Our unique approach to home care has Kansas City, Kan. No previous writing ex- day. Prefer someone that intends on coming back each flooding on major access routes and the ing; call him at (913) 647-0378, or send an earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the Custom countertops - Laminates installed within Vacation perience is required. For information or impact it is having on the ability to get Misc. e-mail to him at: [email protected]. The summer. No experience needed. If you can handle the heat, 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family- 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive I will teach you a trade! Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit registrants and speakers to Atchison. women’s group provides hope and heal- owned and based in Lenexa. Call Benefits of Home- prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) Bahamas beachfront condo - Enjoy the crystal the Web site at: www.mountosb.org/ ing for women who are dealing with their Senior Care at (913) 422-1591 or visit our Web site at: 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. clear waters, beachfront pool and beautiful sunrises kwc. Youth minister - Queen of the Holy Rosary Par- www.benefitsofhome.com. from our newly remodeled condo that sleeps four. Notre Dame de Sion High School, loved one’s struggles. Contact Beth Meier ish, Bucyrus, is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled and EL SOL Y LA TIERRA $125/night; $750/week. Local owner will rent to ma- 13 “Positive Discipline,” a three- 10631 Wornall, Kansas City, Mo., will of- at (913) 647-0379, or send an e-mail to her passionate Catholic for full-time employment who *Commercial & residential ture adults and families. To view, visit the Web site at: part parenting program, will be of- fer two soccer camps for girls. The first at: [email protected]. will reach out to youth with the Gospel and have a di- Home Improvement * Lawn renovation* Mowing www.coralbeach1602.com or send an e-mail to: coral- 9 St. Patrick Parish, 1086 N. 94th fered from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, session will be held from July 11 - 14 for rect relational ministry with teens. The pastoral youth * Clean-up and hauling [email protected]. St., Kansas City, Kan., will host its an- beginning July 13, at Keeler Women’s girls entering 2nd - 5th grades. The sec- The Singles of Nativity, for all singles minister will provide vision and coordination for the Interiors By Karri Cody - Spruce up your house with * Dirt grading/installation nual ice cream social from 6 - 10 p.m. Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, ond session will be held from July 18 - 21 35 and better, welcomes newcomers to parish’s efforts in ministry to young people in grades custom window treatments, pillows, or blinds. Call Kar- * Landscape design Travel to Tuscany, Italy - With the Ottawa Area on July 9. There will also be bingo and a Kan. For information or to register, call for girls entering 6th - 8th grades. Both its weekly Bible study on Sundays at 9 6 - 12. This includes high school and middle school ri at (913) 488-7605 or send an e-mail to: in teriorsby * Free estimates Chamber of Commerce from Nov. 2 - 10. The cost of only cash raffle. For information, call Mickie (913) 906-8990 or visit the Web site at: sessions will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. The a.m. in the Nativity conference room, sessions (weekly or bi-weekly gatherings), monthly karricody.com. Join us on Facebook! Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! $2,149 per person includes RT airfare from KCI, meals, at (913) 788-7085. www.mountosb.org/kwc. cost is $75. For information or to regis- 119th & Mission Rd., Leawood, followed activities, catechesis and sacramental preparation Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 lodging, tours and much more. For information, call (confirmation). Strong organizational, interpersonal, ter, visit the Web site at: www.sionstorm. by 10:30 a.m. Mass. For more informa- Swalms Organizing Service - Basement, attic, Sherri Lund at (785) 242-1000; send an e-mail to her at: “The Future Church,” a presentation com or send an e-mail to Matt Darby at: tion or questions, send an e-mail to Tom public speaking, and computer skills are required. A garage, office, shop – any room organized. Items sort- [email protected]; or visit the Web site at: degree in youth ministry or a related field is required. 10 Sacred Heart Church, Bai- by John L. Allen Jr., Vatican analyst for [email protected]. or Mike at: [email protected]. ed, grouped, boxed and labeled; areas clean when fin- For Sale www.ottawakansas.org. leyville, will host a parish picnic on July CNN and NPR, will be held at 7 p.m. on Previous experience with teens in a faith-based set- ished. 20 years experience. $30/hour. Spring special: ting preferable. Salary commensurate with education first two hours FREE with any organizing job lasting For sale – Prime space in the Prince of Peace Mau- Naples, Florida - Furnished 2 BR, 2 BA condo. Located and experience. For a complete job description or to one day or longer. To view pictures of current jobs, visit soleum at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Regardless two blocks from the beach and two blocks off 5th Ave. South. apply, send and e-mail to: holyrosarywea@yahoo. the Web site at: www.swalms.com. Tillar Swalm (913) if it is raining, snowing, icy or blistering hot, you may Rent or sell. To learn more, call Andy at (239) 261-6233. com. 375-9115. Insured! visit your loved one in this space. Retail value $7434. Will consider all reasonable offers. Call Mary at (913) Lake of the Ozarks rental - Osage Beach; million- Villa St. Francis Child care coordinator - St. Ann Young Child Clutter getting you down? Organize, fix, assem- 642-2628. dollar view; fully furnished; 2 BR, 2 BA; sleeps six. No 16600 W. 126th Street • Olathe, Kansas 66062 Center, Prairie Village, is seeking to fill this position ble, clean . . . we do it all! For a free consultation, call smoking, no pets. For special rates or pictures, call Phone: (913) 829-5201 Fax: (913) 829-5399 for its extended care program. Hours are 3 - 6 p.m., your professional organizing handyman, Kevin Hogan, For sale – One burial plot at Mount Calvary Cem- Steve or Sheryl Roederer at (913) 244-2022. Mon. - Fri. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a M Ed, today at (913) 271-5055. Insured; references. Visit etery, Kansas City, Kan. $1000.00 Call Tamara at (913) Daily Mass in the Chapel at 10 a.m. minimum of 12 college credit hours in early childhood the Web site at: www.koatindustries.com. 461-3875. Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA; • Medicare and Kansas Medicaid certified • 24 - hour nursing care • Dementia/Alzheimer’s unit or elementary education. Starting pay is $12 per hour. sleeps 6. Sun porch overlooks public golf course. Walk- If interested, call Tati at (913) 362-4660. Wood treatment and refinishing - We strip, re- Mausoleum crypt - Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kan- in level (no steps), flat screen VT s, DVD player, filtered • Physical, occupational and speech therapist on staff/ Rapid recovery • Nutritious Home cooked meals finish and treat woodwork. Restoration of pews, altars, sas City, Kan. Patio 1; tier F; crypt 6. $2800; seller will water and fully equipped kitchen. Two blks. from the • Private and Semi Private rooms • Beauty and Barber Shop • 24 hour snacks Part-time teacher - Prince of Peace Early Edu- stairways, cabinets, desks, paneling and more. Work in pay transfer fee. Call Ann at (913) 302-8413. Hwy. 76 strip. Easy to get to shows, Wal-Mart, groceries, cation Center, Olathe, is seeking a part-time teacher churches, homes and businesses. Insured and guaran- dining. No smoking; no pets. Parishioners of Holy Cross, Affiliated with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas for the after-school care program from 2:30 - 6 p.m., teed. Family owned. Call (816) 241-1900. Max’s rosaries - Custom-made, locally for all occa- Overland Park. Call (913) 851-8886. Mon. - Fri., beginning in August. Must have at least sions – first communion, confirmation, baptism, gradu- one year child care experience. Competitive hourly Tile and painting - Complete tile and paint repairs and ation. Rosary bracelets and beaded earrings too! I also wage. Call Amanda at (913) 829-2728. renovation. Ceramic, porcelain, certified limestone tile master. de repairs. Member of the Church of the Ascension, Misc. Complete interior paint services and drywall texture finishes. Overland Park. Call (913) 839-3106. Financial representative - Due to the success Over 20 years experience. Fully licensed. Service 7 days a Donate a vehicle. Make a difference. Donate and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are add- week. Contact Mike at (913) 488-4930. Member of Church of Traditional archery equipment for sale - Two your vehicle to Catholic Charities to support those in ing financial representatives in the Kansas City area. the Ascension Parish, Overland Park. longbows, sold together or separately. One bow – Ben need. Your tax-deductible donation helps children and This position is ideal for a determined, high-energy, Pearson, 6 ft. in height, 65# pull, 28’’ draw. Other bow families served by Catholic Charities and is an envi- high-expectation, professional, self-disciplined, inde- The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to – Martin, 50# pull, 28” draw. Call Rich Ubert at (816) ronmentally wise way to recycle your vehicle. Cars for pendent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and 509-2933. KC Kids is a partnership between Catholic Charities of a better-than-average income. We provide top-rated wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks to Northeast Kansas and Catholic Charities of Kansas City financial products to our members and their families texture repairs and skim coating. We provide profes- Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch - St. Joseph. Call 1 (866) 430-9499 or visit the Web site and will provide excellent benefits and training. For sional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead- lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equip- at: www.cars4kckids.com. information or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, certified and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call ment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; or call (785) 364-5450. (913) 768-6655. Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. 14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 Local news 15 Mark my words Dale and Doris Hammond, members Frances (Vandekerchove) and Andre Joan ( Schrick ) and Ed Navinskey, Sister Gertrude of Sacred VanMeerhaeghe, members of Cor- Heart-St. members of Good pus Christi Parish, Greathouse, OSB Joseph Parish Shepherd Parish in Mooney Creek, will atchison — Sister Gertrude in Topeka, Shawnee, will cele- celebrate their 60th Greathouse, 84, a Benedictine Sister of Catholic Press Association Help us turn mistake into music! will celebrate brate their 50th wed- wedding anniversary Mount St. Scholastica here, died June 16 ell, it was not meant to be a to his delight, that he’d saved a copy their 50th ding anniversary on on July 9 with family at the monastery. Award Winner wedding July 8. The couple was and friends at the 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, mystery, but it turned into one of a wake service done just the week Sister Gertrude was born April 23, by mistake. before for a woman named Mary. The anniversary married on July 8, Knights of Columbus 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, W Obituary 1927, the daughter of Guy In the June 17 issue of The Leaven, priest diligently changed the name on anniversaries on July 10 1961, at Sacred Heart Hall, Nortonville. The Remington and Mary 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 our center spread on pages 8 and 9 fea- the cover of the program, and then did a from 2 to 4 Church in Kansas City, couple was married Elizabeth Young Greathouse of Moberly, tured a story about the Collins family. quick search and replace: Wherever the p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church hall. The Kan. Their children and their spouses are: on July 9, 1951, at Corpus Christi Church. Mo. The first 10 years of her education Entitled “Sheltered from the storm,” it program said “Mary,” the priest had the couple was married in St. Joseph Parish Andy and Dana VanMeerhaeghe; Phillip The couple’s eight children — Mike, Terry, were in Moberly schools; she graduated brought to light the misfortunes of this computer replace it with “Edna.” in Topeka on July 1, 1961. Their children and BJ VanMeerhaeghe; Yvonne and Todd Shelly, Cindy, Mark, Connie, Scott and from Mount St. Scholastica Academy in fourTEENTH WEEK of ordinary time family of seven, who found themselves The pastor, after printing out copies, and their spouses are: Theresa and Danny Wallen; Monique VanMeerhaeghe; and Brenda, along with their spouses — will 1944. She earned her bachelor’s degree suddenly homeless in Johnson County. distributed them at the funeral home. Schmidtlein, Lynette and Dan Carson, and Nicole and Erik Bode. They also have 10 host a dinner party. They also have 21 in piano, with a minor in English, from July 3 The Collinses were hit by a perfect What was Jamaica’s “little dream”? The All went well until the very end. There, Mike Hammond, all of Topeka; and Rick grandchildren. There will be a Mass and grandchildren and 12 great-grandchil- Mount St. Scholastica College, Atchison. fourteenth sunday in ordinary time storm: the mom, Jamaica, got ill; mystery to writer Jill Ragar Esfeld and in the program — in a paragraph not- and Kristie Hammond, Las Vegas. They reception in July to celebrate. dren. Cards may be sent to 14631 214th She entered the Mount Benedictine Zec 9: 9-10; Ps 145: 1-2, 8-11, 13-14; husband Michael was laid off; they lost all of us at The Leaven was: Hey, where ing Edna’s devotion to the Mother of also have nine grandchildren and two Rd., Cummings KS 66016. Sisters in 1948 and made monastic did that last line go? great-grandsons. The couple attended the Glenn and Rosalie Schreiber, Rom 8: 9, 11-13; Mt 11: 25-30 their home and totaled their car. Then, God — all were encouraged to join in profession in 1949. two of their sons were diagnosed with a As you might suspect, many hands the special prayer honoring the Blessed golden wedding anniversary celebration members of Church Kenny and Elaine (Dosch) Olson, Sister Gertrude continued her music neurological birth defect that required go into producing and polishing a story Virgin Edna by saying, “Hail Edna, full on June 5 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in of the Ascension in members of Sacred study at DePaul University, Chicago, July 4 extensive surgeries. before you see it in print. I could have of grace, the Lord is with thee. . . . Holy Kansas City, Kan. Overland Park, will Heart-St. Joseph and earned her master’s degree in Elizabeth of Portugal Soon, the family was forced to put all been the guilty party and knocked out Edna, Mother of God, pray for us sin- celebrate their 50th Parish, Topeka, will music education from the University Gn 28: 10-22a; Ps 91: 1-4, 14-15; Mt 9: 18-26 their possessions into storage and live the line when I was doing corrections ners, now and at the hour of our death. Julie and Jim Jumet, members of wedding anniversary celebrate their 50th of Missouri-Columbia. Sister Gertrude in shelters. In fact, things got so desper- to the article on the computer; Todd, Amen.” (It’s said the priest was never Sacred Heart on July 8. The couple wedding anniver- was a classroom teacher and a music July 5 ate that the family found itself visiting the production manager, could have seen in public again.) Parish in Ot- was married on July sary on July 2 with a instructor from 1950-1972 in Kansas 8, 1961, at St. John renewal of vows with Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest the storage unit every day to get things deleted the line as he further refined Happily, our recent Leaven error was tawa, will cel- City, all three of the Catholic elementary out. Why? “Just to eat, we were selling the look of the spread; our proofreaders not of this magnitude. But it was still ebrate their the Evangelist Church Father Tim Haberkorn Gn 32: 23-33; Ps 17: 1-3, 6-8, 15; Mt 9: 32-38 schools in Atchison, and elsewhere in everything we owned,” said Jamaica. might have been distracted by a phone embarrassing and maddening that that 50th wedding in Hoisington. Their officiating, followed Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Things hit rock bottom when the call as they hit the end of the article and final line somehow disappeared. anniversary children and their spouses are: Kevin by a family dinner. When she returned to the monas- July 6 cello went. You see, Jamaica had played didn’t notice the line was missing; even I won’t hold you in suspense any lon- on July 1. The and Shelley Jaderborg, Shawnee; Rob The couple was married on July 1, 1961, at tery, she became organist and liturgist Maria Gorreti, virgin, martyr this instrument since she was 16; it was the printers could have messed things ger. What was Jamaica’s little dream? couple was and Suzy Willis, Lenexa; and Brett and St. Matthew Church, Topeka. Their children for the Mount St. Scholastica com- Gn 41: 55-57; 42: 5-7a, 17-24a; her most prized possession. “But we had up as they transferred things from the Here’s that missing sentence: married on July 1, 1961, at St. Barbara Jennifer Schreiber, Overland Park. They and their spouses are: Derron and Julie munity. Sister Gertrude composed Ps 33: 2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10: 1-7 to eat,” she said matter-of-factly. computer to their presses. “I might try teaching cello,” she said. Church in Chicopee. They will celebrate also have seven grandchildren. A fam- Olson, and Kenneth Olson II, all of Topeka. many of the liturgical melodies used It was at this point that our Leaven In any event, Jill was sad that her ex- But first — and there’s no mystery with family at a later date. Their children ily celebration will be held later in Estes They also have two grandchildren. by monastic communities nationwide. and their spouses are: Mike and Tara Park, Colo. July 7 story began to turn into a mystery by cellent article lacked that last “punchy” here — Jamaica obviously needs a cello, She also served as parish organist at St. mistake. Through the help of the Inter- line that tied it all together; Anita, our as she sold hers to provide food for her Jumet, Garnett; Steve and Pamela Jumet, Thursday Benedict’s Church in Atchison. She was faith Hospitality Network, things were managing editor, was sullen; and I was family. So, how about it? Any of our Osawatomie; Dan Jumet, Osawatomie; a member of Sigma Alpha Iota music Gn 44: 18-21, 23b-29; 45: 1-5; Ps 105: 16-21; Anniversary policy: The Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th anniversary no- turning around for the Collins family: surly. readers have a cello to give to Jamaica? and John and Stephanie Jumet, Rich- tices. Announcements are due by 5 p.m. eight days (Thursday) before the desired fraternity, Benedictine Musicians of the Mt 10: 7-15 Michael was employed, the children It did remind me once again that, as Let’s see if we can’t make her little mond. They also have 13 grandchildren publication date. Americas, and the National Association were healthy and doing well in school, careful as we try to be, technology can dream come true. and five great-grandchildren. of Pastoral Musicians. July 8 and finances were improving. Life was be your undoing. Not only would it bring some much- Friday looking much brighter, so much so that Naturally, things could have been needed income into the Collins’ new Gn 46: 1-7, 28-30; Ps 37: 3-4, 18-19, 27-28, the family was looking to eventually worse. Take, for example, the priest home; its beautiful music would soothe who totally forgot about a prayer service 39-40; Mt 10: 16-23 replace some treasured items. and lift their spirits as well. In addition, the article said, Jamaica that he was leading at the local funeral And that’s something about which had another “little dream.” home for a parishioner named Edna, I’m certainly not mistaken. July 9 And that’s, unfortunately, where The who had died. Because Edna had a good Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, martyr, and his Leaven story ended. By mistake. There number of non-Catholic friends who To help, call The Leaven at (913) 721- companions, martyrs was one more seven-word line that would be in attendance, the pastor had 1570, ext. 136, or write Father Mark at Gn 49: 29-32; 50: 15-26a; Ps 105: 1-4, 6-7; brought everything to a touching con- intended to pass out a program so that [email protected]. Mt 10: 24-33 clusion. Of course, you didn’t see that all could follow and participate better. ending. Hence, the mystery for you was: Scrambling to his computer, he saw, Catholic fifTEENTH WEEK of ordinary time second thoughts on the second reading July 10 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Soccer Is 55: 10-11; Ps 65: 10-14; Rom 8: 18-23; Mt 13: 1-23 Paul explores what it means to be human ombies and vampires lurk in and spirit resembles in some ways the Camps July 11 the dark recesses of the popular contrast between light and darkness. 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While zom- In addition to this metaphorical Metro Kansas City Ex 2: 1-15a; Ps 69: 3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; bies generally look quite gruesome, language, St. Paul also speaks literally Mt 11: 20-24 and vampires considerably more re- nection to this world and its concerns. at times, for example, when he writes: fined, they both lack At times, these words have confused “the one who raised Christ from the fourteenth Featuring Pro Soccer Coaches From Italy July 13 something essential certain Christians. They have thought dead will give life to your mortal bod- sunday in Henry to humanity. They that St. Paul was advocating a disdain ies also.” ordinary time are monsters which for the created world, the world of Because St. Paul switches back and Ex 3: 1-6, 9-12; Ps 103: 1-4, 6-7; Mt 11: 25-27 Rom 8: 9, 11-13 scare us for our flesh and blood. They have believed forth between metaphorical language Day Camp and Overnight Camp entertainment. But that St. Paul was promoting an oth- and literal language, he can be a bit July 14 they also allow us to erworldly piety which despised the confusing. After all, he is dealing both Male and Female – Ages 7 to 17 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin explore the question of what it means material world. with the life that will come to our phys- Ex 3: 13-20; Ps 105: 1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; to be a human being. In its extreme version, this inter- ical bodies through resurrection from Mt 11: 28-30 That is the same question which St. pretation led to the heresy called the dead and with the life of grace Combining High Level Soccer Instruction with Paul addresses in his Letter to the Ro- Manichaeism, which maintained that that comes to our souls when we are in the Catholic Faith and Italian Culture July 15 mans, although in a far less dramatic Satan, not God, had created the physi- good relationship with God: “For if you and sensational way. Most importantly, cal world. That idea obviously does not live according to the flesh, you will die, Bonaventure, bishop, doctor of the church St. Paul approaches this question from fit in with our Christian faith. but if by the Spirit you put to death the Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18; the viewpoint of faith in Jesus Christ. In interpreting this passage, it is deeds of the body, you will live.” Mt 12: 1-8 For example, in Sunday’s second read- important to realize that often St. Paul St. Paul is pointing toward the life ing — Rom 8:9, 11-13 — he writes: is not speaking literally. Instead, he will which comes from Jesus Christ, the life Tel: (913) 549-4871 July 16 “You are not in the flesh; on the con- frequently use “flesh” as a metaphor to which makes us fully human. Email: [email protected] Our Lady of Mount Carmel trary, you are in the spirit.” mean “that which is opposed to God.” www.CatholicSoccerCamps.com Ex 12: 37-42; Ps 136: 1, 10-15, 23-24; On the surface, it might appear as In this passage, St. Paul draws out a Father Mike Stubbs is the senior parochial sharp contrast between the flesh and Mt 12: 14-21 though St. Paul is claiming that we are vicar of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa and has a disembodied spirits, having little con- the spirit. This contrast between flesh degree in Scripture from Harvard University. 16 local news THE LEAVEN • July 1, 2011 Pange Lingua, Gloriosi! Corpus Christi procession celebrates the Savior’s glory

Photos by Lori Wood Habiger SACRAMENT MOST HOLY With great reverence, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann processed with the Blessed Sacrament during the fourth annual Corpus Christi procession on June 26 at Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa.

MICROCOSM The procession, let by an honor guard of the fourth- degree Knights of Columbus, presented a microcosm of the church as it drew people from throughout the Greater Kan- sas City metropolitan area and beyond. Holy moments Vanessa Gonzalez, a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Over- land Park, paused for reflec- tion as she joined other first communicants who helped lead the procession. The obser- vance was jointly sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Cool and collected Twins Benjamin (left) and Gabriel Joerger, members of Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, didn’t seem to mind the op- pressive heat as they processed in their first Communion suits.