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STEUBENVILLE—Youth from St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, posed with Bp. Edward M. Rice during one of the Steu- One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Sharing Jesus East to West: One Church, benville Mid-America Youth Conferences held on the campus of Missouri State University, Springfield. A total of 5,000 youth convened in the JQH Arena for each of the two weekends, including 787 diocesan youth. A total of $22,640 was awarded to MISSOURI GIRARDEAU, OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE DIOCESE 209 attendees through the diocesan Youth Endowment Fund. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) Update: Capital Endowment Campaign The Mir The Springfield (PMBS Retirement) remain in the fund, fully invested, ready for the future needs nfinite gratitude to all the donors of the retired priests of the diocese. Vol. LV, No. 9 No. LV, Vol. of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau’s recent “One Church, Youth Endowment Fund East to West” Capital Endowment The main objective of the Diocesan ICampaign who have completed their Youth Endowment Fund is to support commitment or continue to pay their those activities which: create opportuni- pledges for the Seminarian Education, ties for youth and families to encounter the Priests’ Retirement, and the Youth Christ; provide more effective ways of T-SHIRT DESIGNER—Bishop Edward Formation endowment funds. accompanying youth and families in M. Rice posed for a photo with the stu- According to Janet Smith, Chancel- their faith formation; and prepare them dent designer of the T-shirts worn by lor and Director of Finance, $17,287,653 as intentional missionary disciples. St. Vincent de Paul Parish youth to of the total $24,904,762 in pledges The Diocesan Youth Endowment the Steubenville Mid-America Youth has been collected as of June 30, 2019. Committee will continue to pray, seek Conferences. The diocesan Youth En- Of the collected cash, $1,722,720 has input from parish leaders, and discern dowment Fund contributed a total of been allotted to the four parishes that carefully the priorities for ministering to $22,640 in grants for 209 of the 787 conducted a combined parish/diocesan youth and their families. diocesan attendees to the Steubenville campaign. The remaining $15,288,378 “The Lord continues to bless our conferences. (The Mirror) is invested in the diocesan endowed diocese through the generous donations pooled funds, and is professionally man- made to the Diocesan Capital Campaign opportunities for youth in the parish, aged under the direction of the Director which contributes to The Youth En- knowing that financial assistance is of Finance and the Diocesan Investment dowment Fund,” said Lynn Melendez, available when needed,” Melendez said. Committee. diocesan Director of Evangelization, The earnings from the Youth En- Catechesis, and Youth Formation. “The 2018-19 fiscal year distribution of dowment Fund currently provide regis- committee for the Youth Endowment Youth Endowment Funds tration fees for various youth programs, Fund recently met to review how funds Grants assistance for individuals, orga- scholarship assistance (either partial or were distributed during the 2018-2019 nizations, parishes, and schools: full) for youth and/or chaperones this fiscal year. They also developed a plan • Thirty-one campers and staffers were year for the Diocesan Youth Conference, for distribution of funds for the 2019- given financial assistance to attend The next issue of The Mirror for example, and other initiatives as 2020 fiscal year. Camp Re- NEW-All. will be Sept. 6, 2019. reported in this article. New grant applications for the • One hundred fifty-seven youth and Experiencing delayed USPS The earnings from the Vocation 2019-2020 fiscal year can be found on chaperones received grant assistance delivery? Sign up to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email Endowment Fund will continue to be the diocesan Website at www.dioscg.org. for attending the Diocesan Youth in digital format: Contact Angie included in the operating budget for the “We hope that as parish leaders Conference. Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Vocations Department, and the earnings plan for the coming year, they may Email: [email protected]. from the Priests’ Mutual Benefit Society be able to consider growing ministry See Endowment / 6 2 The Mirror COLUMN August 23, 2019

COME, AND YOU WILL SEE 2019 summer of faith, summer of fun Bp. Edward M. Rice

n so many ways, this past sum- Women’s Weekend is Nov. 14-17, mer was a summer of blessings 2019. Why am I focusing on the 12 for the Diocese of Springfield- parishes? Because all the evidence Cape Girardeau, especially for shows that the key to keeping our Ithe youth of our diocese. Of course, youth in the Church is having par- Camp Re-NEW-All is an annual bless- ents who live the faith. So I am mak- ing for all involved: campers, counsel- ing a public invitation to the parents ors, and staff. So many of the camp- of the children who participated in ers tell me how beautiful it is to have Totus Tuus. Thank you for involving Holy Mass and confessions available your children in Totus Tuus. Now, do at the campsites. We also had 787 something for yourself and plan to people, high school students, young attend an upcoming Cursillo Retreat adults, and chaperones, from across Weekend. the diocese attend the two Steuben- ville Mid-America Youth Conferences Retreat opportunities in Springfield during July. This sum- Of course, anyone can attend a mer was also the second year for the Cursillo Weekend, not just the par- “Totus Tuus” evangelization program, ents from the 12 parishes that hosted also focused on the youth of our Totus Tuus. Let’s spread the word and diocese. It truly has been a summer of encourage one another to attend the faith, a summer of fun. retreat. If those dates do not work for Now with the summer behind you, mark your calendar now for the us, I wish to focus on the adults of Men’s Cursillo Weekend, Feb. 20-23 our diocese, especially the 12 par- or the Women’s Cursillo Weekend, ishes that participated in Totus Tuus. March 19-22, 2020 at the Pinecrest PSR WINNERS FOR 2019 LENTEN YOUTH CHALLENGE—During a recent Those parishes will receive a spe- Camp and Conference Center, pastoral visit, Bp. Edward M. Rice congratulated the Parish School of Religion cial invitation to participate in the Fredericktown, MO. All the informa- (PSR) youth and pastor Fr. Matt Rehrauer of St. Agnes Parish, Sarcoxie, as upcoming Cursillo Weekends, held tion can be found on the diocesan the PSR per capita winners of the Bishop’s 2019 Lenten Youth Challenge. The in Carthage at the Mother of the Website, www.dioscg.org: click on the five youth raised $485 for Birthright of Cape Girardeau, for an average of $97 Redeemer Monastery. The Men’s Cursillo icon on the upper right tab per child. (The Mirror) Weekend is Oct. 17-20 and the on the page in order to register. Let’s make these Cursillo’s the best ever!! In the Opening Prayer for the Feast On Sat., Aug. 10, 2019 the of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross “2019 Ministry Leaders Retreat” we pray “That we, who have known was held at St. John Vianney Parish, His mystery on earth, may merit the Mountain View, MO. Why in Moun- grace of His redemption in heaven.” tain View? Simple—so that everyone How true those words are for all of in our One Church, East to West, is us! By faith, each of us is invited to equally inconvenienced by the drive carry the crosses that come to us. In time and no one can complain! That seeing the sufferings and disappoint- DioSCG @DioSCG is life in our nearly 26,000-square- ments of life as part of “His mystery,” Could there be a bobblehead in the mile diocese. We had 40 par- we unite our daily crosses to making? #DioSCG. ticipants at the retreat, repre- His. His cross gives mean- senting 22 different parishes, ing to our sufferings. And about one third of the dio- The key to when we see this life in the cese. Those who participated keeping our light of His Cross, then we included DREs, Catechists, youth in experience “the grace of His young adult ministers, youth redemption in heaven.” I ministers, campus ministers, the Church encourage everyone to make religion teachers, a couple is having an effort to attend Mass and diocesan staffers, etc. Sr. parents participate in the liturgy Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, of on Sept. 14. Unfortunately, the Sisters of St. Francis of who live the Sept. 15, the Feast of Our the Martyr St. George, from faith. Lady of Sorrows, falls on a Alton, IL, was the speaker Sunday this year and so the for the day of retreat, which Sunday celebration takes included Mass, reflection, precedence. But the song discussion, and Eucharistic adora- so familiar to us during Lent, at the tion. A simple question—why weren’t Stations of the Cross, comes from this YOU there? Feedback given to Lynn feast, the “Stabat Mater,” focusing on Melendez, Director of the Office of the suffering of the Virgin Mary at Evangelization, Catechesis, and Youth the Crucifixion. I hope all of us know Formation requested more days of the opening verse, “At the cross her recollection be offered in the diocese. station keeping, Mary stood in sorrow Lynn has responded to that request. weeping, close to Jesus to the end.” Make sure you attend the next event! Let us turn to the Cross in times As we approach the end of of trouble. The Loretto Sisters have August and begin September, we have a little phrase, “O suffering Jesus, O two of my favorite feasts, the Exal- sorrowful Mary.” Let us keep those tation of the Holy Cross, Sept. 14 words on our lips in times of diffi- and Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15. culty. ©TM August 23, 2019 COLUMNA The Mirror 3 VEN Y VERÁS 2019, verano de fe, verano de diversión Obispo Edward M. Rice

e muchas maneras, el ve- rano de fe, un verano de diversión. ministros de jóvenes adultos, rano pasado fue un verano Ahora que el verano ha ministros juveniles, ministros de bendiciones para la pasado, deseo centrarme en los universitarios, maestros de religión, Diócesis de Springfield- adultos de nuestra diócesis, es- un par de empleados diocesanos, DCape Girardeau, especialmente para pecialmente en las 12 parroquias etc. La Hna. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM, los jóvenes de nuestra diócesis. Por que participaron en «Totus Tuus». de las Hermanas de San Francisco supuesto, el Campamento Re-NEW- Estas parroquias recibirán una del Mártir San Jorge, de Alton, IL, September prayer intention: All es una bendición anual para invitación especial para participar fue la oradora del día de retiro, que May we draw close to the Cross todos los involucrados: campistas, en los próximos Fines de Semana incluyó misa, reflexión, discusión of Christ, in union with Mary, consejeros y personal. Muchos de de Cursillo, que se llevarán a cabo y adoración eucarística. Una pre- during times of suffering. los campistas me dicen lo hermoso en Cartago en el Monasterio de gunta sencilla: ¿por qué no estabas que es tener la Santa Misa y las la Madre del Redentor. El fin de tú allí? Los comentarios dados a Que durante los tiempos de confesiones disponibles en los cam- semana para hombres es del 17 al Lynn Melendez, Directora de la Ofi- sufrimiento nos acerquemos a pamentos. También tuvimos 787 20 de octubre y el fin de semana cina de Evangelización, Catequesis la Cruz de Cristo, en unión con personas, estudiantes de secundar- para mujeres es del 14 al 17 de y Formación de Jóvenes, pidieron María. ia, adultos jóvenes y acompañantes noviembre de 2019. ¿Por qué me que se ofrecieran más días de retiro de toda la diócesis que asistieron estoy centrando en las 12 parro- en la diócesis. Lynn ha respondido a las dos Conferencias Juveniles quias? Porque toda la evidencia a esa petición. ¡Asegúrate de asistir de Steubenville Mid-America en muestra que la clave para mantener al próximo evento! Springfield durante el mes de julio. a nuestra juventud en la Iglesia es Al acercarnos a finales de Public Calendar Este verano fue también el segundo tener padres que vivan la fe. Así que agosto y principios de septiembre, año del programa de evangeli- hago una invitación pública a los tenemos dos de mis fiestas fa- Mon., Aug. 26 Healing Mass in light of zación «Totus Tuus», que también padres de los niños que participaron voritas, la Exaltación de la Santa 7 p.m. the sex abuse crisis in the se centró en la juventud de nuestra en «Totus Tuus». Gracias por hacer Cruz, el 14 de septiembre y Nues- Church, St. Mary Parish, diócesis. Realmente ha sido un ve- participar a sus hijos en Totus Tuus. tra Señora de los Dolores, el 15 de West Plains Ahora, haga algo por usted mismo y septiembre. En la Oración Colecta Tue., Aug. 27 Young Priests Gathering, planee asistir a un próximo Cursillo. de la fiesta de la Exaltación de la 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mountain View, MO Santa Cruz oramos que «quienes Oportunidades de retiro hemos conocido en la tierra este 6:30 p.m. Springfield Catholic Follow Pope Francis Por supuesto, cualquier per- misterio, [podamos] alcanzar en el Schools Board and sona puede asistir a un Cursillo, cielo los premios de la redención». Development Board on Twitter @Pontifex no sólo los padres de las 12 ¡Cuán ciertas son esas Meeting parroquias que acogieron a palabras para todos no- Wed., Aug. 28 Mercy Joplin Hospital «Totus Tuus». Hagamos cor- sotros! Por la fe, cada uno 8:30 a.m. meeting, The Catholic rer la voz y animémonos de nosotros está invitado a Center, Springfield unos a otros a asistir al La clave llevar las cruces que vienen Thu., Aug. 29 Catholic Night with the retiro. Si esas fechas no fun- para a nosotros. Al ver los suf- 7 p.m. Springfield Cardinals, cionan para usted, marque rimientos y desilusiones de Hammons Field su calendario ahora para mantener la vida como parte de «Su el Cursillo de Hombres, a nuestra misterio», unimos nuestras Mon., Sept. 2 Labor Day, The Catholic Center Closed del 20 al 23 de febrero o juventud cruces diarias a las suyas. Su el Cursillo de Mujeres, del cruz da sentido a nuestros Sat., Sept. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation, 19 al 22 de marzo de 2020 en la Iglesia sufrimientos. Y cuando 5:30 p.m. Ste. Marie du Lac Parish, en el Pinecrest Camp and es tener vemos esta vida a la luz de Ironton, MO Conference Center, Fred- padres que Su Cruz, entonces experi- Sun., Sept. 8 Fr. Bala Swamy installation ericktown, Missouri. Toda mentamos «la gracia de Su vivan la fe. 10 a.m. as pastor, St. Denis Parish, la información se puede redención en el cielo». Ani- Benton, MO encontrar en el sitio web de mo a todos a hacer un es- la diócesis, dioscg.org: haga fuerzo para asistir a la Misa 2:30 p.m. Diocesan Wedding clic en el icono «Cursillo» y participar en la liturgia el Anniversary Celebration, en la parte superior derecha 14 de septiembre. Desafor- St. Mary of the de la página para registrarse. ¡Haga- tunadamente, el 15 de septiembre, Annunciation Cathedral, mos que estos Cursillos sean los la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Cape Girardeau mejores de la historia! Dolores, cae en domingo este año y Mon., Sept. 9 Clergy Day of Reflection, El sábado 10 de agosto de por eso la celebración del domingo Cape Girardeau 2019 se llevó a cabo el «Retiro de tiene prioridad. Pero el canto que Tue., Sept. 10 Clergy Day of Reflection, Líderes de Ministerio 2019» en nos es tan familiar durante la Cu- Springfield la Parroquia de San Juan Vianney, aresma, en el Vía Crucis, proviene Mountain View, MO. ¿Por qué de esta fiesta, el «Stabat Mater», que Thu., Sept. 12 Staff Mass & Meeting en Mountain View? Simple: ¡para se centra en el sufrimiento de la The Catholic Center, que todos en nuestra Iglesia Una, Virgen María en la Crucifixión. Es- Springfield de Este a Oeste, estén igualmente pero que todos sepamos el versículo Fri., Sept. 13 CCSOMO Board Meeting molestos por el tiempo de manejo y inicial: «En la cruz, María se quedó St. Anne Campus, nadie pueda quejarse! Así es la vida llorando de tristeza, cerca de Jesús Springfield; en nuestra diócesis de casi 26,000 hasta el final». 7 p.m. Dinner for Life benefiting millas cuadradas. Tuvimos 40 par- Volvamos a la Cruz en tiempos LifeHouse Crisis Maternity ticipantes en el retiro, representan- difíciles. Las Hermanas de Loretto Home, DoubleTree by do a 22 parroquias diferentes, cerca tienen una frase: «Oh, Jesús sufri- Hilton Hotels, Springfield de un tercio de la diócesis. Entre los ente, oh, María triste». Manten- que participaron se encontraban di- gamos esas palabras en nuestros rectores de catequesis, catequistas, labios en tiempos difíciles. ©TM 4 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 23, 2019 Academic year kicks off with retreat with Tony Melendez

Cape Girardeau Springfield-Cape Girardeau as its Di- and each one is equally important rector of Evangelization, Catechesis, in the healthy function of that Body usician and evangelist and Youth Formation. of Christ,” Lynn said. “The teachers Tony Melendez and his “During the first half of the must pray for the ability to recognize wife, Lynn, led an after- presentation, we addressed ‘Rooted the gifts of each person on their team noon retreat for the fac- in Faith’ as we talked about our need and pray to have an appreciation Multy and staff of St. Vincent de Paul to ‘remain in Jesus and allow him to for and sometimes patience with Catholic School, Cape Girardeau, on remain in us’ (ref. John 15),” Lynn the other equally important roles on Aug. 19. said. “When we remain in Jesus and their team, all of whom make up the “We used the opportunity to he remains in us, our whole motiva- Body of Christ at school.” invite the teachers to take time to be tion and focus in life changes: Every The school is also on a mission like Mary from the Gospel stories, decision we make, every action we to build up the Body of Christ by and set aside busyness and distrac- take, is guided by that relationship in recognizing the roles of the children tion and to sit at the feet of Jesus for Jesus.” and parents in the school, realizing the afternoon,” Lynn Melendez said. The second section focused on that each child has unique gifts, even MUSIC & PRAISE—Lynn and Tony “We focused on the theme which “Branching Out in Love.” the ones who may be challenging at Melendez lead a pre-academic year the school has chosen for the school “We read through St. Paul’s times. retreat for faculty and staff of St. Vin- year, ‘Rooted in Faith, Branching Out letter to the Corinthians (1Cor 12) “We must pray to see their cent de Paul Catholic School, Cape in Love.’” and talked about how each member gifts and help them to discover their Girardeau. In addition to reflections Members of Our Lady of of the faculty and staff is a member God-given purpose/role in the Body and discussions rooted in Scripture, the Lake Parish, in Branson, of the Body of Christ. Each one has of Christ,” said one educator and music and song was part of the day Lynn also serves the Diocese of a unique God given role or purpose participant of the retreat. ©TM of respite and retreat. (The Mirror) Annual appeal supports elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests Washington to struggle with rising retirement costs and the growing number of he annual Retirement Fund elder members needing care. In for Religious collection response, the NRRO’s Management will be held Sept. 14-15 in Committee increased the amount the Diocese of disbursed for Direct Care TSpringfield-Cape Gi- Assistance in 2019 from rardeau. Coordinated by $25 million to $28 mil- the National Religious lion, with the additional Retirement Office (NRRO) Locally, the funding realized through in Washington, the ap- Congregation of investments and careful peal benefits some 30,000 financial management. elderly Catholic sisters, the Mother of “Donations to the brothers, and religious the Redeemer Retirement Fund for Reli- order priests. in Carthage, gious have a far-reaching The Diocese of impact,” said Presentation Springfield-Cape Girardeau and Nazareth Sister Stephanie Still, the donated $57,375.06 to Hermitage in NRRO’s executive director. the last appeal, which Ava, received a “Most importantly, they raised $27.7 million. In help communities care for 2019 locally, the Con- combined total aging members, but they gregation of the Mother of $93,304.96 also support initiatives of the Redeemer in Car- in financial aimed at addressing the thage, MO, and Nazareth underlying causes of the Hermitage in Ava, MO, assistance funding shortages.” received a combined total made possible Religious orders of $93,304.96 in financial by the are financially autono- assistance made possible Retirement mous and thus respon- by the Retirement Fund sible for the support of all for Religious. Fund for members. Traditionally, Each year, the bulk of Religious. Catholic sisters, broth- proceeds from the annual ers, and religious order Sept. 14-15 appeal are distributed as priests—known collec- Direct Care Assistance. tively as women and men Religious communities religious—served for little combine these funds with their own to no pay. Today, hundreds of orders among US religious communities. elder religious,” said Sister Still. “Our income and savings to help meet lack sufficient retirement savings. Of Since the collection was launched, US office is committed to stewarding expenses such as prescription medi- 542 communities providing data to Catholics have donated $872 million these funds in ways that help reli- cations and nursing care. Over the the NRRO, only 33 are adequately to the appeal. gious communities care for older years, this support has helped many funded for retirement. “We are overwhelmed by the members while continuing to serve religious communities to stabilize The US bishops initiated the na- ongoing generosity toward the an- the People of God.” their retirement outlooks. tional collection in 1988 to help ad- nual appeal and by the love and Visit retiredreligious.org to learn However, many others continue dress the deficit in retirement funding thanksgiving for the service of our more. ©TM August 23, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 5

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Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our (573) 651-0997, or Email her at elfrink4@ KFSS 94.5 FM Joplin Lady of the Snows, and the St. Clair County charter.net. Mental Health Board Suicide Prevention Alli- KQOH 91.9 FM Springfield ance, invite you to a candlelight vigil, Wed., Sept. Scott City—St. Joseph Parish will host 11, 7:30-8 p.m. at the Shrine’s Lourdes Grotto a Fall Dinner, Sun., Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tune-in: Learn, Live, Grow, Be Inspired to remember in song and prayer those who have in the parish center. The buffet-style meal will died by suicide and their loved ones. For more consist of kettle beef, chicken and dumplings, information, or to register, call (618) 394- chicken and dressing, mashed potatoes, green 6281, or visit the Shrine’s Website at www. beans, slaw and dessert. Adults: $10; children snows.org/programs. (ages six-12): $5; children (under age six) free; carry-out available. The Council of Catholic Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our Women will be selling crafts, breads, and sweets Lady of the Snows will host, “Question, Per- at their country store and bakery shop. For more suade, Refer,” Wed., Sept. 11, 6-7 p.m. in the information, contact Donna Anderson, (573) We don’t have space to list Shrine Visitor’s Center. This is a free training for 450-1451. anyone who wants to know how to help some- all the open Catholic school one who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Springfield—The Followers of Francis positions in the diocese! Registration is required. To register, call (618) Fraternity will meet, Sat., Sept. 28, beginning www.dioscg.org, 394-6281. with lunch at noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. Find them at our Website: About, Employment around the Diocese

in the day chapel at Holy Trinity Parish. If http://dioscg.org/index.php/ Branson—The Knights of Columbus, Coun- you would like information about the Secular employment-around-the-diocese/ cil #6470, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Franciscans or our fraternity, contact Farah Church have partnered with American Red Cross Diel, Formation Director, (417) 268-5887, or to host several blood drives at Our Lady of the [email protected]. Lake Parish, 202 Vaughn Dr., Noon-5 p.m. There is a critical shortage of all blood types and blood Springfield—The Blessed Sacrament will products. You are eligible to donate blood if you be reposed at 6 a.m. on Thu., Aug. 29. Adora- are 18 yrs. old, weigh at least 118 lbs., are in tion will be suspended through Labor Day and good health, and have a valid photo ID. The blood will resume Tue., Sept. 3, after the 9 a.m. Mass. drives will be held on the following dates: Sept. Adorers are needed on Sun., 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Mon- 27, 2019; Nov. 22, 2019; Jan. 24, 2020, and day 1 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., and March 27, 2020.Walk-ins are welcome, but an Sat., 1 p.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to appointment is recommended. To schedule an sign up, contact Diane Hoy, (417) 860-7134, appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org, or or Sandy Hopper, (417) 270-7271. If you are call (573) 465-0263. unable to attend, consider making a donation to keep our candles burning bright. Cape Girardeau—“Come and see” Catholic evangelization Live, at the “Splendor of Truth” Springfield—The St. Vincent de Paul booth at the Southeast Missouri State Fair, Friends of the Poor Walk will be Sat., Sept. 28, Sat., Sept. 7-Sat., Sept. 14, featuring over 9 a.m., beginning and ending in the parking lot of 50 different free faith information pamphlets, St. Agnes Cathedral. Registration and refresh- Schedule books, CDs, medals, rosaries, and all things ments will be at 8:30 a.m. A $10 donation is Safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: Catholic. Visit the booth inside the Arena suggested. There will be a one-mile walk for the Thu., Aug. 29 building to help deepen your faith and to use relaxed and fun-loving walker, and a three-mile 6-9 p.m...... St. Mary School, Pierce City the materials to share with non-Catholics. walk for the serious and experienced walker. This Thu., Sept. 5 6-9 p.m...... St. Teresa, Glennonville For more information, call Mark Loos at (573) is a unique fundraising effort organized national- Sun., Sept. 8 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. . .The Catholic Center, Springfield (Vietnamese) 579-6672. ly and locally by the councils and conferences of Mon., Sept. 9 1-4 p.m...... St. Vincent de Paul allowing community members The Catholic Center, Springfield Mon., Sept. 9 Forsyth—Our Lady of the Ozarks Parish from all walks of life across the country to par- 4:30-7:30 p.m. . . . . St. Mary, Joplin will hold a Fall Rummage Sale, Thu., Sept. 19, 7 ticipate in a simultaneous, nationwide event to Tue., Sept. 10 6-9 p.m...... St. Ambrose, Chaffee a.m.-4 p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and raise national awareness of the challenges faced Sat., Sept. 14 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau Sat., Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-noon (bag day). There will by the nation’s people in need and to raise funds Wed., Sept. 18 6-9 p.m. be quality furniture, household goods, outdoor for use in direct service to people in poverty...... Springfield Catholic High School items, jewelry, clothing, books, artwork, col- Funds raised locally will be used locally by the Thu., Oct. 3 6-9 p.m...... Sacred Heart, Poplar Bluff lectibles, holiday items, toys, and much more, various Springfield Area Societies of St. Vincent Sun., Oct. 6 1-4 p.m...... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield including homemade baked goods for purchase. de Paul. For more information or to register, visit Fri., Oct. 11 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield For more information, contact the church office, www.fopwalk.org. Mon., Oct. 21 (417) 546-5208. 6-9 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson Springfield—Regions 3 and 4 Councils Tue., Oct. 22 6-9 p.m...... Notre Dame High School, Cape Girardeau Scott City—The Region 7 Council of of Catholic Women (RCCW) will have their first Thu., Nov. 7 1-4 p.m...... The Catholic Center, Springfield Catholic Women Meeting will be Tue., Sept. quarterly, general meeting, Thu., Sept. 12, Sat., Nov. 9 9 a.m.-12-noon 17, St. Joseph School Gym. There will be a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Registration . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau Sat., Nov. 9 silent auction beginning after the 6 p.m. Mass. begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast, busi- 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield Proceeds will be used for a service project. A ness meeting, Mass, lunch, and speaker, Fr. Colby Fri., Dec. 6 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield representative from Cape Girardeau Office of Elbert, Associate Pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Sat., Dec. 7 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. . .Our Lady of the Lake, Branson Choices for Children will speak at 7:30 p.m. For Seton Parish, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Nixa, Pre-registration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or more information, contact Wanda Elfrink at and Chaplain in Springfield Catholic High School. call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Rosie Francka at The Catholic Center, Please make reservations to Mary Williams (417) 866-0841; or Email her at [email protected]. Participants must be present for (417) 983-8110 by Thu., Sept. 5. the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 23, 2019 Capital Endowment Campaign update From Page 1 McAuley Catholic High School, entitled, “Mercy Monday.” presentations at our three Catholic Joplin, to be used toward a student • A $500 grant was awarded to the high schools and at three evening pro- • Two hundred nine youth and retreat. Youth Adventure Programs Com- grams for adults who work with youth. chaperones received grant assis- • A $1,200 grant was given to St. mittee (comprised of area Boy tance for attending the Steuben- Mary Parish and School in Pierce Scouts, Girl Scouts, Trail Life, and Plans for the Distribution of ville Youth Conference. City to be used for a new youth American Heritage Girls), to be Youth Endowment Funds for • A $1,000 grant was awarded to ministry service project endeavor used toward a camping retreat. 2019-2020 • A $1,500 grant was awarded to #Christ Life Youth Ministries to as- Facility Development for Youth sist with costs for a regional youth Activities: retreat. Continued renovations of cabins • A $1,000 grant was given to St. and latrines at Camp Re-NEW-All at Joseph Catholic Church of Spring- Camp St. Vincent in Fredericktown. field to be used for 34 candidates attending a Confirmation retreat Financial Assistance for at Conception Abbey, Conception, Diocesan, Parish, or School MO. Initiated Activities: a. Training for 10 adults from the Building of Cabin at Camp Re- Diocese to lead youth retreats NEW-All, Fredericktown: within the diocese Funds from the Youth Endow- b. Retreats or special guest speaker ment were utilized to remove an presentations in schools existing dilapidated cabin and to c. Retreats or special guest speaker build a new one at Camp St. Vincent presentations in parishes in Fredericktown. With sagging floors d. Mission trips or service projects and a leaking roof, the 40-year-old e. Youth Adventure Program retreats wood cabin had become uninhabit- f. Parishes needing assistance to able. The Diocese was able to accom- initiate a new faith formation or plish the building of a new cabin at youth ministry program or to im- the minimal cost of $35,000, thanks prove existing programs. Funding to the additional donations of build- may be used to purchase curricu- ing supplies and labor from individu- lum, resources, and supplies for als and families who support Camp faith formation and youth minis- Re-NEW-All in Fredericktown. try endeavors. Totus Tuus: Individual Grants for Assistance While the majority of Totus Tuus with Youth Conference/Camp expenses will now be funded through Registration Fees the support of the Knights of Colum- g. 2019 National Catholic Youth bus RIB program, Youth Endowment Conference (NCYC), Indianapolis, funds were used to pay the minimal IN. expenses not covered by Knights of h. 2020 Steubenville Mid America Columbus this year. (See more about Youth Conferences, Springfield this sponsorship on p. 7). i. 2020 Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC), West Plains, MO. Guest Speaker for Schools and j. Camp Re-NEW-All, Camp Smokey, Parishes: Cassville and Camp St. Vincent, We invited nationally-recognized Fredericktown. speaker, Mike Patin to give speaking k. 2020 Camp Barnabas. ©TM

CONFESSIONS—The Most Rev. Edward M. Rice was one of several priests hearing late-night confessions during the two Steubenville Mid-America CAMP RE-NEW-ALL—Proceeds of $2,795 from the Youth Endowment Youth Conferences held July 12-14 and July 19-21 on the campus of Missouri Fund enabled 31 campers and eight high school staff to attend 2019 State University, Springfield. The Youth Endowment awarded 209 attendees Camp Re-NEW-All in Fredericktown and Cassville. (The Mirror) from the Diocese’s 787 participants a total of $22,640 in order that they could benefit from the experience. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) August 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 7 Knights to sponsor Online-learning subscriptions for every parish, mission, Catholic school in diocese Jefferson City, MO to enhance their evangelistic ef- e are excited to an- forts,” Herbert said. nounce a new Reli- “With a budget of gious Information $200,000 or more, Bureau (RIB) pro- committed each ‘Wgram, just introduced at the 118th year to our Church, Missouri Knights of Columbus State this will help the Convention,” said Jerry Herbert, RIB Missouri Knights to Director. “These new programs, will live our new motto: reach the four corners of Missouri, ‘Learn your Faith, with 21st century Online technology Grow your Faith, at the forefront.” Live your Faith.’” The goal of this generous In the Dio- initiative undertaken by the Mis- cese of Springfield souri Knights of Columbus is “to Cape Girardeau, bring those who are lost back to the this sponsorship Church, especially our youth,” Her- includes the Online bert said. course “Franciscan “As we look to the future, we at Home” offered see these programs giving visibility through the Cat- to the Missouri Knights. Unlike the echetical Institute past, this is a living RIB program, – Franciscan Univer- the four dioceses [in Missouri] will sity of Steubenville. annually be requesting grant money This program seeks to serve Christ and his Church by form- ing those Catholics entrusted with the formation of oth- ers. The Knights TOTUS TUUS IN NEW HAMBURG—Eight-nine youth participated in one week of Totus Tuus will also graciously summer youth programming at St. Lawrence Church, New Hamburg, MO. A total of 639 youth cover the costs and adults were hosted this summer by 10 parishes across the Diocese. The 2019 program was surrounding the greatly underwritten by the diocesan Youth Endowment Fund. The Missouri Knights of Co- summer youth pro- lumbus recently announced its sponsorship of the Totus Tuus programming in the Diocese of gram “Totus Tuus,” Springfield-Cape Girardeau through the Knights Religious Information Bureau (RIB) program, (“Totally Yours”). which will allow for Totus Tuus to expand its availability in southern Missouri for the summer This is a Catholic of 2020. (The Mirror) summer youth pro- gram dedicated to sharing the Gospel by the Missouri Knights mean? “Discovering Your Gifts,” which pro- and promoting the Catholic Faith “Access to this wonderful new vides Online tools needed to support through catechesis, evangelization, Online learning platform allows the diocesan vision of One Family: Christian witness, and Eucharistic ongoing education and training for Restored in Christ. worship, most recently funded pri- every person who has a role Similar to Springfield- marily through the diocesan Youth in transmitting the faith Cape Girardeau, the Dio- Endowment Fund. including: clergy, ministry cese of Jefferson City will “Through the financial assis- leaders, catechists, liturgical benefit from Knights RIB tance of the Diocesan Youth En- ministers, school teachers, Access to this funding for “Franciscan dowment Fund, Totus Tuus is cur- and parents (as they are new Online at Home,” and the “Totus rently offered in 12 parishes across the primary teachers of the Tuus” programs. They will the diocese,” Lynn Melendez said, faith),” Melendez said. So learning also participate in “Par- diocesan Director of Evangelization, simply put: Anyone who platform ish Coaching Cohort,” a Catechesis, and Youth Formation. wants to participate may allows comprehensive approach “The financial gift from the Knights participate. to youth ministry, under- of Columbus will help pay for the “We are extremely ongoing standing that evangelizing GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP—Brian program in those 12 parishes and grateful for the generosity education people is the responsibil- Ziegler, the director of the Knights allow us to expand to additional par- of our Missouri Knights and training ity of the entire parish of Columbus Religious Information ishes next summer.” of Columbus and their community. Bureau (RIB) program, presented a The Youth Endowment Funds collaboration in our evan- for every The Archdiocese of St check for $47,210 to Bp. Edward M. will be reallocated to develop other gelization efforts!” said person who Louis took a little different Rice on July 16, representing the Mis- opportunities for youth and families Melendez. has a role in direction: They requested souri Knights’ initial commitment within our diocese. Other sponsorships transmitting support of the Virtual Com- to formation and evangelistic efforts “We are thrilled to now be able The Diocese of Kan- munity for Faith Formation in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape to offer access to the Online Cat- sas City-St. Joseph will the faith. (VLCFF) offered by the Girardeau through the Missouri echetical Institute from Franciscan also receive funding for University of Dayton. This Knights RIB program. Because of this University of Steubenville, to every the “Franciscan at Home” program will allow adults generosity, the summer youth “Totus parish, mission, and Catholic school program. Other programs in 179 parishes to take Tuus” programming will be funded in our diocese, free of cost!” said approved by the Knights Online courses, allowing and expanded and all catechetical Melendez. “The Knights of Columbus included “Amazing Parish Confer- for certificates in Catechesis, Adult leaders in the diocese have FREE On- has offered to pay the $300 per year ence Scholarships,” for parishes in Formation Leadership, Social Jus- line access to formation and religious subscription fee for each institution need. This is connected to their dioc- tice, Foundations for Leadership in education through Franciscan Uni- within our diocese.” esan vision: “One Family: Restored in Ministry, Youth Ministry, and special versity of Steubenville. (The Mirror) So what does this sponsorship Christ.” The diocese will also activate needs. ©TM 8 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 23, 2019

Top ‘Bulldog’ Accomplishments Capital Improvements while at Notre Dame Regional High School • Phase II Capital Campaign raised $2.5 Million to pay off debt from the original headed to New York building campaign, and create tuition as- sistance and general needs endowments. Cape Girardeau • Phase III Capital Campaign raised $2.1 million to construct a new multi- t is with both sadness and un- Bro. Migliorino purpose center, add-on to the classroom derstanding that the Diocese of wing, and make classroom and facility Springfield-Cape Girardeau bids enhancements farewell to Brother David Anthony • Rocco & Rose Migliorino Enrichment Fund established IMigliorino, OSF, as he accepts another to house all building related donations and for capital assignment from his religious order. campaigns. Provincial Superior Brother Gabriel O’Brien, OSF, of the Franciscan Broth- New Construction/Renovations/Enhancements, ers of Brooklyn, NY, has appointed Bro. Notre Dame Regional High School Migliorino Principal of St. Anthony • Construction of the Wanda Drury Multipurpose Center High School in South Huntington, NY, • Construction of the Migliorino Tennis Complex effective immediately. After 20 years in • Contraction of the Track & Field Complex service as Principal to Notre Dame Re- • Classroom Addition to 500 Wing/Science Lab enhance- gional High School in Cape Girardeau, ments/Family & Consumer Science Classroom Expansion Bro. David’s last day as a ND Bulldog • Addition of 3 buses was Sun., Aug. 18, 2019. Bishop Edward KISS GOOD-BYE—Brother David Mi- • Renovation of the chapel, library, choir room, and dance Rice announced that a search for a new gliorino, OSF, greeted freshman Abigail room Principal for Notre Dame Regional High Hulshof on the first day of Freshman • King Hall Roof Replacement and Soundproofing School is to commence immediately. Orientation. Every year, Bro. Miglio- Enhancement “I loved my days here: This com- rino required the very nervous freshmen • Grounds Improvements: Holy Family Grotto, Our Lady of munity is like no other and they have to kiss their parents good-bye before the Notre Dame Grotto, Saint Joseph the Worker Grotto, St. transformed my life,” said Bro. David students walked into Notre Dame Re- Anthony Grotto, St. Francis Grotto, Our Lady’s Grotto and Migliornio. “I am taking their joy and gional High School, Cape Girardeau. Honor Garden, etc. love to Saint Anthony’s High School. “ The Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn, NY, • Soccer field lighting and championship field “I know this is a difficult obedi- was reassigned by his religious order on enhancements ence for Bro. David as he has cher- Aug. 16, to be Principal of St. Anthony • Baseball lighting, field enhancements, and out-door bat- ished working with the faculty, staff, High School in South Huntington, NY. ting facility students, parents and alumni at Notre (Notre Dame Regional High School) • Softball lighting and field enhancements Dame for the past 20 years,” said Bro. • Cross Country Course Expansion O’Brien in a statement announcing David in the Notre Dame High School • Gymnasium Lighting and Basketball Court Improvements the appointment. “I thank him for his gym, providing an opportunity for selfless service and edifying example parents and students to celebrate his Notre Dame Regional High School Accomplishments to the community of Cape Girardeau service to our school.” • School Enrollment growth from 397 in 1999 to a record and I thank you for all the The Academic Award high 564 in 2014. support and love you have presentation for incoming • Notre Dame Regional High School has maintained a showered on him all these seniors normally slated during presence on the Catholic Education Honor Roll since years. And I am confident that the event was postponed and 2005. Notre Dame was recently recognized as one of three you will continue to hold him will be rescheduled at a later Catholic Education Honor Roll Ambassador Schools in the in prayer and friendship as he date. nation. continues his vocation as a My mother In addition to their “nor- • Activity Week grew from a profit of $51,010.44 in 1999 to devoted Franciscan Brother.” used to say, mal responsibilities,” Worley $301,731.49 in 2018 raising a total of $3,484,264.91 over For reasons of health, and Garner are leading ac- that time. Bro. Gary Cregan, OSF, asked ‘You make tivities and events normally • School: Increase in advanced course offerings, A+ pro- for and received permission to plans, and reserved for the principal as gram addition, Christian Service Hour growth and rec- resign Aug. 16, 2019, as Prin- God laughs.’ classes began Aug. 22, 2019. ognition program, student clubs and activities growth, cipal of Saint Anthony High “We have been blessed Franciscan Volunteer Program, PAVA Hall of Fame, transi- School, effective immediately. God certainly with empowerment by Bro. tion from Class Rank to Academic Honors System, Aca- St. Anthony High School has a plan David during his tenure as demic Referral Program, Missouri Scholars Award Program has a student body of 2,400 for me. Principal,” Worley and Gar- partnership, rotating schedule initiation and transition; and 140 faculty members. ner said. “Among his many Physical Education, Dance, and Art curriculum expansion; In contrast, Notre Dame gifts are organization, col- establishment of special education program, increase in Regional High School has laboration, and delegation, so dual credit curriculum hours 512 students and 44 faculty this placed the school in an • Spirituality: Kairos Retreat Program, Emmaus Retreat members. excellent position to hit the Program, Sophomore Retreat Program, Freshman Retreat “I will have my hands ground running.” Program, Feast of Saint Francis, Notre Dame Religious full,” Bro. Migliorino said. Within the almost-26,000 square Vocations Wall, Freshmen Orientation program, Senior Pin miles that is the Diocese of Springfield- Mass, Thanksgiving Alumni Mass, Feast of the Annuncia- 2019-20 academic year Cape Girardeau, there are 23 elementa- tion Mass and Picnic, Letters from Clare, Senior Christmas “With the recent call to serve ry schools, which includes one middle tree trimming and blessing and Brother David’s acceptance of the school (Joplin), and three high schools, • Foundation: Establishment of the position as principal of St. Anthony’s in the Catholic School system for the Acts of the Apostles Society, Annun- High School, we altered the program Church in Southern Missouri. ciation Awards, Endowment Growth for the annual Town Hall Meeting “I will carry you in my heart from $1.8 million to $6.2 million; scheduled Aug. 18 before the launch forever! There is no place like south- Winter Extravaganza growing: from of the upcoming academic year,” said east Missouri, and I will always BLEED $40,000 gross revenue to $85,000 ND Assistant Principals Jeff Worley and BLUE! I will always be a Bulldog!” said gross revenue. Tim Garner. “The Parent Meeting was Bro. Migliorino. “In Notre Dame, Our followed with a presentation for Bro. Mother and Guide.” ©TM August 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 9 Retired Deacon Fred Hirtz dies at 84 Glennonville, MO Lee Hirtz, and several brothers. retired deacon of the diocese, Deacon Deacon Fred Hirtz, 84, passed Hirtz is survived away on Aug. 12, 2019, in by daughters his daughter’s home in Glen- Margaret (Law- Anonville, MO, after a brief battle with rence) Brown, cancer. Patricia (James) After attending Paul VI Institute Deacon Hirtz McAfee, Kath- in St. Louis for formation and stud- erine (James) Solemn High Mass celebrates St. John Vianney ies, Deacon Hirtz was ordained to Lankford, Pamela the permanent diaconate on Feb. 1, (Dave) Sitek, and son Wayne Hirtz, as 1986 for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. well as a host of grandchildren and He was granted faculties to serve in great-grandchildren, sisters Deloris St. Teresa Parish, Glennonville, Aug. McMunn, Veronica Camp, Monica 26, 1992. He was appointed Parish Stratman, and his brother, Charles Life Coordinator for St. Teresa in Hirtz. Glennonville, and St. Ann Parish Deacon Hirtz owned and oper- in Malden, MO, on July 5, 1996. ated a successful tree service business Deacon Hirtz was incardinated into (Allied Tree Service) for many years the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Gi- with his brother Gregory Hirtz and rardeau on Aug. 10, 1998, and served partner Harold Slade. He had a pas- in St. Teresa Parish in Glennonville sion for helping those in need and until he retired on Oct. 18, 2002. throwing a line or two in his down He was born in Glennonville, time (fishing). MO, on Aug. 1, 1935, to John and The Mass of Christian Burial Alice (nee Green) Hirtz. He was will be celebrated by Bp. Edward M. married to his wife, Shirley Jean Rice in St. Teresa Catholic Church (nee Petry) Hirtz, for 41 years until in Glennonville, MO, on Sat., Aug. her death in 1998. Deacon Hirtz is 24, 2019; Fr. Dan Hirtz will be the preceded in death by his son Francis homilist. Online condolences may be James Hirtz, a granddaughter Jenny made at stlouiscremation.com. ©TM

Catechetical Conferences Oct. 19 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) - Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield Oct. 20 (12:30-4:30 p.m.) - St. Francis Xavier Parish, Sikeston

Sr. Rose Pacatte is a Daughter of St. Paul, a media literacy edu- cation specialist, and the founding director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Culver City, CA, where she teaches courses on Media Literacy for catechists and adults. A world traveler, Sr. Pacatte gives presentations and courses on media literacy around the globe. EXTRAORDINARY FORM—A Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form (the Latin Mass) was celebrated on the evening of Thu., Aug. 8, in Dr. Bill Keimig is the Assistant Director of the Catechetical Institute at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Oran, MO, for the traditional feast of “We Continue Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. Keimig speaks regularly at St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests (Missal of 1962). Fr. Jo- to Be Formed the annual John Bosco Conference at Franciscan University. in the Faith seph Kelly, associate pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, in Branson, The Franciscan University Online Catechetical So That We May Our Lady of the Ozarks Parish, in Forsyth, and celebrant of the liturgy Institute seeks to serve Christ and his Church by Better Form in its Extraordinary Form at St. Joseph the Worker in Ozark, was the forming those Catholics entrusted with the forma- Others in the celebrant. Serving as Deacon at the liturgy, in which 150 participated, tion of others. The Institute offers a broad range Faith” of Online workshops, making use of Franciscan’s was Rev. Mr. Allen Kirchner; Subdeacon was Rev. Mr. Daniel Belken. The many experts in the fields of catechetics, theology, schola (musicians) from St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau provid- counseling, education, life sciences, communica- ed the music, singing Gregorian Chant and polyphonic motets. Pictured tion, and more. Thanks to a grant from the Mis- in the sanctuary in front of the altar were Ryan Briggs (seminarian), souri State Knights of Columbus, it is now avail- Charles Peirano (seminarian), Rev. Mr. Allen Kirchner (transitional dea- able FREE OF CHARGE to everyone in our diocese! Learn more about how you may continue to be formed in the faith through this program. con and seminarian), Fr. Joseph Kelly, Rev. Mr. Daniel Belken (transi- tional deacon and seminarian), Fr. Randy Tochtrop (pastor of Guardian Angel Parish and St. Ambrose Parish, Chaffee), John Hawks (seminar- Registration fee per person for either conference: $10, lunch is included. ian), Fr. Brian Straus (associate pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Please register Online by scanning the QR Code with your Smartphone or visit Girardeau and chaplain at Campus Catholic Ministry [CCM] in Cape https://dioscg.formstack.com/forms/catechetical_conference2019 Girardeau), and Ethan Osborn (seminarian). (The Mirror) 10 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 23, 2019 #bestcampever Life Teen Summer Camp in Georgia

CONGREGATION OF MARY, QUEEN—Bishop Edward M. Rice greet- ed Sr. Margarite Tran, CMR, and Sr. Josephine Do, CMR, of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the World, from Kansas City, MO, during the 2019 annual Marian Days in Carthage, MO. Often shortened as Congregation of Mary, Queen, the regional headquarters of which shares a campus with The Catholic Center, Springfield, MO, just south of St. Agnes Cathedral. (The Mirror) By Meg Garner Jackson, MO

eventeen teens and three adult 42nd annual chaperones from Immaculate Conception Church, Jackson, physically through a muddy obstacle and area parishes attended Life course, messy games, rock wall climb- STeen Summer Camp July 28-Aug. 3 at ing, a trust fall, kayaking, ziplining, Hidden Lake in Dahlonega, GA. and more. In conquering physical Marian Days “I was blessed to be able to go to fears and limitations, teens were two camps this summer that helped empowered and able to break bar- Carthage, MO tainment, solemn processions, me to strengthen my faith and riers, allowing them to “go deeper” opportunities for confession, become closer to the Lord and my spiritually. stimated to be the largest seminars, and adoration. “It’s amazing friends!!” said Kristen Jansen “What great joy it was to be North American reli- been a blessing that’s all we from St. Augustine Parish in Kelso, back ‘home’ at camp. I am so incred- gious pilgrimage, Marian have to say,” said Fr. Timothy MO. ibly thankful for all the late night Days brings thousands Tran, CRM, Congregation of the Summer Camp provided teens talks, dance parties to crab rave, and Eof Vietnamese Catholic families Mother of the Redeemer, US As- with an opportunity to encounter Je- even all the extra mud, paint, and to Carthage, MO, each August. sumption Province, host of the sus through daily Mass, Penance and slime I received,” said Megan Englen They celebrate faith, freedom, 42nd Annual Marian Days.”It Reconciliation, Adoration, and prayer from Immaculate Conception Parish. and fellowship in honor of the just seems every year people just experiences. The week-long experi- “I am also blessed to have had such Immaculate Heart of the Virgin keep on coming and coming and ence included talks by speaker Chika great missionaries leading me closer Mary, as well as in memory of truthfully, I mean, we don’t do Anyanwu expounding on Mary’s in faith. I love you all and can’t wait their homeland across the Pa- that much advertising, people “Fiat”—her “Yes” to God to be the for where this journey is going to take cific. The festival is highlighted just come.” An estimated 70,000 Mother of His Son. Teens reflected on us! #bestcampever.” with a variety of Masses, teen to 100,000 came for the event the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and For more information on Life & youth seminars, live enter- Aug. 1-4, 2019. ©TM learned what it means to be “present, Teen or Edge for middle-schoolers, open, and willing” to the Lord. https://lifeteen.com/camps/summer- Teens were also put to the test camp/. ©TM

2019 MARIAN DAYS—The 42nd annual Marian Days kicked off with Mass Wed., Aug. 1, on the campus of the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer, Carthage, MO. Since 1978, Vietnam- ese Catholics have been coming to southwest Missouri to gather in thanksgiving and fellowship to honor the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary. Pictured were Bp. Joseph Phuong The Nguyen, Diocese of Kamloops, Canada; Msgr. John the Baptist Cuong Manh Nguyen, Diocese of Brooklyn, New York; Bp. Thomas Thanh Thai Nguyen, Diocese of Orange, CA, and Bp. Edward M. Rice. (The Mirror) August 23, 2019 MCC SUPPLEMENT The Mirror 11 12 The Mirror MCC SUPPLEMENT August 23, 2019 August 23, 2019 MCC SUPPLEMENT The Mirror 13 14 The Mirror MCC SUPPLEMENT August 23, 2019 August 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 15 Claretian Fr. Raymond E. O’Connor, dies at age 81 Park Ridge, IL of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed and Associate Pastor at three different However, Fr. O’Connor continued as Virgin Mary, in 1951 at the age of 14. churches: Sacred Heart in Poplar Bluff Co-Director of the Shrine for another ather Raymond Edward He attended the St. Jude Seminary in (1978-87); Sacred Heart Church in 10 years. In 2019, he was moved to O’Connor, CM, retired priest/ Momence, IL and completed his for- Springfield (1989-1996); and St. Peter The Sheridan at Park Ridge Nursing Director of the National Shrine mation studies at Claretknoll in Peru, the Apostle in Joplin (1998-2005). In home, his final place of residence. of St. Jude Claretian Missionary, IL and Claretville in Calabasas, CA. He between this time, he also served as As- Visitation and the Mass of Fdied Aug. 17, 2019, in the Sheridan studied theology at Catholic Univer- sociate Pastor at Corpus Christi Parish Christian Burial were both celebrated Nursing Home in Park Ridge, IL. He sity in Washington, DC, 1960-1964, in Stone Mountain, GA from 1997-98. Fri., Aug. 23, in St. Ferdinand Church, was age 81. Father O’Connor and earned his MBA in Busi- Returning to Chicago in 2005, for Chicago. Interment was in Queen served 27 years of his min- ness Administration in 1969 the next three years, Fr. O’Connor was of Heaven Cemetery, in Hillside, istry within the Diocese of at Notre Dame University, the Director of The National Shrine IL. Memorials can be made to The Springfield-Cape Girardeau. South Bend, IN. of St. Jude (located within the Clar- Claretian Missionaries at 205 W. Father O’Connor was As a priest, Fr. etian parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606; or your born on Sept. 8, 1937 in Chi- O’Connor had brief assign- Church on the southside). In 2008, he preferred charity to help the poor. cago, IL. He was the son of ments at Immaculate Heart retired and became a resident of the Online condolences may be left at the late Raymond and Ann of Mary and St. Francis of Claretian community in Oak Park, IL. www.elmwoodchapel.com. ©TM (nee McCarthy) O’Connor. Fr. O’Connor Assisi churches in Chicago He is survived by his only from 1964-66 and then sister, Loretta Page and her served as Assistant Voca- husband, John, and nephews John, Jr. tion Director at the Claretian House Youth Director and Raymond. Father O’Connor made of Studies in Washington, DC from his religious profession as a Claretian 1966-70. For the next two years, he Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Spring- Missionary on July 16, 1956, and was served as Campus Chaplain to students ordained to the priesthood on June 13, at Nassau Community College and field, MO is seeking a part time 1964. Hosftra University in New York. From Youth Director for the middle Father O’Connor grew up in St. 1972-78, Fr. O’Connor became Associ- school and high school members of our Ferdinand Parish, on Chicago’s north- ate Pastor at St. Mary Parish in Fairfax, west side, and was educated in St. VA, where he also served as the Vol- parish. Responsibilities include devel- Ferdinand’s Elementary School. He as- unteer Fire Chaplain at Fairfax Station oping creative and authentic pro- pired to the priesthood largely through from 1974-78. gramming for youth, organizing the “encouragement and inspiration” retreat, conference and service provided him during his youth by Fr. Church of Southern Missouri Tom Curley, an Assistant Pastor at the During the next 27 years, Fr. opportunities, and being an en- parish. O’Connor fulfilled much of his minis- couraging resource for kids and Father O’Connor joined the try as a Claretian priest in the Diocese families. Candidates must be Claretians, whose formal name is the of Springfield-Cape Girardeau where active Catholics with a passion Congregation of the Missionaries, Sons he carried out the duties of Pastor for ministry, experience work- ing with these age groups, and strong communication and relational skills. Please send resumes to [email protected].

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St. Teresa School, Glennonville, MO

“Let nothing perturb you, nothing liever in a solid education, so the very nity, the formation of new programs, measure and blessed that our little frighten you. All things pass. God first one room schoolhouse was com- and new buildings. Yet, the greatest town, which does not even have its does not change, patience achieves posed of 12 children and a school blessing of all has always been and own zip code, is able to share this everything.” —St. Teresa of Avila teacher in 1906. Over the years, more remains to be its students. treasure with others. Our alumni are settlers came and more children spreading the St. Teresa spirit of love, atience does achieve every- were born. This resulted in the need “St. Teresa Catholic School serves 73 service, and excellence as teachers, thing. Without patience, hard of larger facilities and more teach- students from three years old to the healthcare professionals, business Pwork, and faith in God, the St. ers. In 1930, the Ursuline Sisters of eighth grade,” said Kim Lynn, Princi- owners, and all-around good citizens Teresa Catholic School community Mount St. Joseph, in Kentucky, came pal. “We are the only Catholic school wherever they are. And looking at our would not be where it is today. to teach in the Glennonville Public in Dunklin County and serve Catholic students, I know they will continue School. In 1938, a high school was and non-Catholic families. Our mis- this tradition. It is interesting to note The story of St. Teresa Catholic built to continue education for older sion remains the same to bring the what our students in grades 5-8 think School in Glennonville, MO, starts students. The elementary and high message of Jesus Christ to students about our school and the opportuni- back in 1905, when Fr. Fredrick Peters schools both stayed open until 1953, and to challenge them to integrate it ties it offers. was assigned to colonize a rural when the government no longer al- into their lives so that each student swamp land in the efforts to create lowed the religious to teach in public may attain their highest fulfillment Students’ point of view: a thriving Catholic community in the schools. as a Christian, an individual, and a Challenges through Competition Bootheel of Missouri. While these responsible member of our global By Marie Wheeler efforts were daunting, Fr. Peters In 1954, St. Teresa Catholic School society.” Competitions can be nerve wrack- managed with the help of families was officially established. Since this ing. However, we have participated who decided to move to a commu- date, St. Teresa Catholic School “In order to get a better feel for our in many, and it has helped us gain nity they had only heard about. As continues to receive many blessings, school community, I would like to confidence and academic excel- the new settlers came, so did their including dedicated teachers and introduce to you some teachers, lence. We love that St. Teresa offers children. Fr. Peters was a strong be- volunteers, a supportive commu- students, and parents,” Lynn said. us many opportunities in a variety of “These individuals will take you right disciplines. into the classrooms and their hearts to describe what is so special about For several years, St. Teresa 5th St. Teresa Catholic School.” through 8th graders have been mem- bers of Beta Club. We competed in St. Teresa Catholic School— Missouri State Conventions in many Our Point of View areas and have brought home honors A teacher’s point of view: in English, Speech, Science, Tower of A friend once described our Power, Photography, and Book Battle. school as a treasure hidden among These enabled us to go to Nationals the corn fields. Those who are in where we were also successful. any way associated with St. Teresa would agree. We are rich beyond

PreK through eighth grade 73 students. Pastor: Fr. William W. Hennecke, Jr. NEW PLAYGOUND—Students in St. Teresa Catholic School were excited to Principal: Kim Lynn see and even more excited to get to play on the new playground equipment installed over the summer. (Submitted photo)

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Other competitions include Modern Wood- man of America speech contests where several students have received state honors. We partici- pate in math and DAR es- say competitions against area schools and hold an annual science fair. Recently we were hon- 8TH GRADE RETREAT—The three eighth grade ored to have Bishop Rice girls spent the day with the Olivetan Benedictine visit our school to present Sisters in Jonesboro, AR, learning about their re- four first place certificates ligious life on an eighth grade field trip and re- FEAST OF ST. LUCY—Annabelle is and ribbons in the “Voice treat. (Submitted photo) dressed like St. Lucy in honor of her for Life” contest, one for feast day and accompanied by “star poster and three for essay. It is exciting to sit at the head table boys,” as they visited every class. Fr. CLASSROOM STUDY—Jace was ea- and have a speaking part during the William Hennecke was enthusiastic ger to hold one of the chicks the 1st Sharing our opinions through speech- ceremony. “I particularly enjoyed to meet “St. Lucy.” (Submitted photo) and 2nd graders hatched. They ob- es and essays and striving to improve helping the preschoolers with their served the entire incubation period our skills has helped us grow and parts,” remarked Alaska Olinger. “And students at St. Teresa are able to and young life of chickens in their become better students. I enjoyed reading the part of the grow in their faith and deepen their classroom. (Submitted photo) mother who lights the candle that relationship with God. Little Brother/Sister Program represents Jesus being the light of felt the calling to religious life. A visit By Alice Hankins the world,” added Abigail Kirkpatrick. Community Involvement at a convent in Jonesboro shed more The vote is unanimous: stu- We know that the people of Glen- light on what life as a religious sister dents in the lower grades love their The whole school enjoyed the festivi- nonville support our school in many is like. big brothers and sisters, and we in ties. The Seder meal is an excellent different ways. One event that the upper grades love the little ones. opportunity to celebrate together everyone looks forward to is the an- Class Fun Our Big Brother/Sister program pairs and to bring the story of the Passover nual dinner auction. Alumni and other Each grade had a different idea on the older kids with younger ones, to life. community members enjoy a night of the most fun activity in their class. and just like “real” siblings, we are visiting, bidding on auction items, and The pre-kindergarten students there for each other and become role Prayer Life enjoying a dinner of prime rib. Our enjoyed their annual beach day, models. By Marie Wheeler junior high students help out by bus- although there is no real beach or The younger students really look up One thing that sets Catholic schools sing tables, and the whole school is sand in sight. Kindergarten students to and adore their older “siblings” at apart from other schools is prayer. St. involved by donating auction baskets watched in anticipation as caterpil- school. They enjoy going to Mass Teresa School is no exception. Every and artwork. lars turned into butterflies. st1 and 2nd together on Thursdays and pray- morning we gather in the hall, listen- graders waited anxiously for eggs to ing together during Morning Prayer. ing to Scripture and answering ques- Another crowd pleaser is Danc- hatch and fell in love with the little The older students love to take care tions about the passage. Next, we of- ing with the St. Teresa Stars which chicks. Taking care of a guinea pig of the younger siblings and teach fer petitions for people in need. This features local talent, teachers, and kept 3rd and 4th graders occupied. A them how to behave during Mass part of prayer is a favorite among the students in their dance routines. Wine trip to the Pfeiffer Mineral Museum in and how to listen and participate students. On the first Monday of each and Cheese Night gives a chance for Piggott, Arkansas, and the dance rou- during prayer. Highlights of the year month, we recite the rosary, and on the students to showcase their artis- tine to ”Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” are Christmas gift exchanges and Fridays during Lent, we pray the Sta- tic abilities and submit a painting for for Dancing With St. Teresa Stars reading time together. We remember tions of the Cross. I especially enjoy their parents and other community were some of the highlights for the each other on special days and on when we, the older students, can members to bid on. We appreciate upper grades. Fun and learning are birthdays and usually are rewarded lead these prayers. Different classes the support that our community gives indeed the best combination. with a cupcake or other treats. are assigned to do the readings, carry us and thank them for all that they do However, being an older sibling is not the cross and candles, take up offer- for us. Knights of Columbus Support without its challenges. We might get ings, present the gifts, and serve for My name is Clem Peters, and my frustrated when the younger ones our weekly all-school’s Mass. We also like to give back to the com- children attend St. Teresa School in don’t want to listen to us and misbe- munity and are especially thrilled to Glennonville, MO. As Right of Way have during Mass. But the positive In addition, we are offered many host Grandparents Day. We enjoy a Specialist with the Tennessee Val- far outweigh the negative as we are other opportunities for worship and delicious lunch together and thank ley Authority I work with engineer on rewarded with hugs, smiles, and an “I growth in our faith. We enjoy the an- them for always being there for us. a regular basis and am constantly love you.” We are glad to be a part of nual Mass with Bishop Rice and had reminded of the benefits of a quality their lives. the opportunity to venerate St. Jean A Transfer Student Speaks Out education. This is made much easier Seder Meal Vianney’s relic, the heart of a priest, in By Emmy Hankins for the students and the teachers By 5th/6th graders St. Mary Cathedral. Transferring to a Catholic School when both are motivated and ea- We enjoy many religious activities, straight out of public school is practi- ger to engage with the subject. TVA like writing and performing reader’s Recently our school hosted a retreat cally entering a whole new world, but has embraced the STEM program theater productions about the saints for 8th graders attending Catholic imagine transferring in the middle of for several years. I have seen the and about Bible stories or making schools. We were able to contem- your 7th grade year like I did! Every- benefits of this great program. We, Resurrection Eggs and explaining plate our past and future with God a body was welcoming and helpful. as parents at St. Teresa, want our them to the students in the younger part of it. We all had an amazing time As I walked down the hallway, I felt children to have every opportunity to grades. But our favorite by far is the meeting new students and explor- that the school radiated happiness succeed, and we believe the STEM annual Seder meal. As 5th/6th grad- ing our relationship with God. Lastly and peace. Students and faculty alike program greatly benefits our stu- ers, we are in charge. We begin with the 8th girls went on a field trip to a made me feel welcome and loved. dents. As Knights of Columbus we planning and creating wall and table convent to learn more about religious Although I am not Catholic, I am now are extremely happy to provide more decorations, learning how to fold life. thinking about converting. On a field robots to grow this program at our napkins in a fancy way, and how to trip to St. Mary’s Cathedral to vener- school, and we are looking forward to prepare the ceremonial plates. With all these religious experiences ate the heart of St. Vianney, I even its growth in the future. ©TM

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‘Caving Padre’ Immaculate. Began a career as magazine-based defining mo- a priest now stretching into six ments have led to a new chapter Fr. Paul decades. in the history of the cave where it But that cave kept calling. all started. Priest goes Wightman And he kept answering. The State of Illinois ended up Working with students and purchasing 27 acres that included honored with using hand-held compasses, tape the Fogelpole Cave. measures, and carbide lamps, Fr. And the land on top of it? nature preserve Wightman drew hand-made maps The 535-acre Seibert farm underground of eight miles of Fogelpole Cave. was purchased in 2014 by Clifftop By Michael Boyink As he mapped, and shared Alliance—a non-profit conserva- his findings with researchers, the tionist organization. efining moments. significance of Fogelpole Cave In order to help protect the We all have them. came into focus. It proved to be Fogelpole Cave, they wanted to Those moments, the largest and most biologically make both parcels of property minutes, hours, or days diverse cave in Illinois. into a nature preserve. Dthat radically alter our lives. After Diverse enough to Such things need encountering a defining moment, produce a new species. names, of course. our lives shoot off in a noticeably “I was in the Fo- So, on May 18, different direction. gelpole Cave with a bi- 2019, the Paul Wight- Some defining moments ologist from the Univer- The Paul man Subterranean are common. Finishing school, sity of Illinois,” said Fr. Wightman Nature Preserve was getting married, starting a family, Wightman. “He turned dedicated in Monroe losing a loved one, or retiring can over a rock and picked Subterranean County, IL. In addition alter life for many of us. up eight little beetles. Nature to the cave, the preserve There are also unusual defin- They were hardly big- Preserve was also features a pavilion, ing moments. A random com- ger than a pinhead. He restrooms, and walking ment by a stranger. A realization took them to an expert dedicated trails. at a factory workbench. A major and they turned out to in Monroe Fr. Wightman was car accident. be a new species. Five County, IL, on-hand for the cer- Father Paul Wightman, OMI, of them are now in the emonies, entertaining Associate Pastor of St. Leo the American Museum of in May. the crowd with stories Great Mission Church in Ava, had Natural History.” and tools from his early an uncommon defining moment Reading another caving days. as a teenager. magazine article be- At 90 years old, it’s ‘CAVING PADRE’—Father Paul “the “I read an advertisement in a came a defining moment for Fr. been a while since Fr. Wightman Caving Padre” Wightman, Associ- travel brochure. It showed a fella Wightman. has been in a cave. ate Pastor of Ava’s St. Leo the Great crawling through a cave,” He re- “I had what they called a Having 70 years of photos Mission Catholic Church has been called. “It said ‘He’s not an expert cave radio,” he said. “I didn’t de- and documents, now digitized exploring and mapping caves for 70 and you don’t have to be either. sign it. I built it from a magazine and on his office computer, helps years. The State of Illinois recently If you’re interested in explor- article that ran in an electronics him keep his curious nature named a nature preserve after him. ing caves, write to the National magazine in 1960. You take the active. ­(Photo by Michael Boyink/Herald) Speleological Society.’ So I did. transmitter into the cave and then “I can’t always go in person,” They sent me some information. you can find the precise location he said. “But I can take trips just I found out that I lived in an area on the surface above it.” by looking through my photos. that was full of sinkholes. And Having a cave radio set him It’s easier than going physically.” sinkholes can mean caves.” apart from other cavers. But he’s not completely Fr. Wightman was in prep “When they opened up Jewel retired from caving. seminary in Belleville, IL at the Cave in the Black Hills to the pub- “In a couple of weeks I’m time. A schoolfriend had an lic, they wanted to put an eleva- going back to Jewel Cave,” he uncle. The uncle had a farm. And tor in,” Fr. Wightman explained. smiled. “It’s now the second lon- the farm had a cave. “They had me come out with my gest mapped cave in the United The uncle showed the boys radio and we used it to locate and States. They are going to celebrate the entrance. There was a 15-foot build the elevator shaft.” their 200th mapped mile. Since I drop. They rigged up a rope ladder He also used his radio in knew the original explorers and SIGNAGE—The sign at the Paul and climbed down. Blanchard Springs Caverns in helped with that elevator shaft, I Wightman Subterranean Nature The cave’s passages led off Arkansas, Meramec Caverns in want to be there for it.” Preserve in Monroe County, IL. in different directions. And Fr. Sullivan, MO, Fantastic Caverns in Learn more about the Paul (Photo by Willard Shaw/OMIUSA) Wightman’s life Springfield, and even Silver Dollar Wightman Subterranean Nature did too. City in Branson. Preserve at tinyurl.com/cave- Oh, he “That little cave radio took father. ©TM stayed in school. me a long ways,” Fr. Wightman Got ordained chuckled. “It was a simple thing, This article is reprinted with in 1955 for but no one else seemed to have kind permission of the Douglas the Missionary one ready to go.” County Herald in Ava, MO. All Oblates of Mary Fr. Wightman’s rights reserved.

Fr. Wightman serves diocese for 27 years issionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate Father Wightman, OMI, served as pastor of St. William Mission Church in Gainesville, MO, 1976-1983, then St. John Vianney Parish, Mountain View, and St. Sylvester Mission in Eminence, 1983-1984, before heading to assignments in Minnesota. MHe returned to the southern Missouri in 1991 as Pastor of St. Leo the Great Mission Church, Ava, until 1995, when he was sent to Sitka, AK, until returning to Ava in 1999, where he has remained for 20 years. In addition to St. Leo the Great, in Ava, RIBBON-CUTTING—Fr. Paul Wightman cut the ribbon Fr. Wightman also serves Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Mansfield; St. William May 19, 2019 to open the nature preserve named af- Mission Church, Gainesville; St. Michael Mission Church, Cabool, and Sacred Heart ter him. (Photo by Willard Shaw/OMIUSA) Parish, Mountain Grove. August 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 19 ‘Freely received, freely given’ Assumption Abbey under new ownership

By Michael Boyink the monastery to. Ava, MO As you might do when looking to give away an heirloom, the Ameri- or the resident monks used to can Trappist monks looked within quiet meditation, contempla- their own family first. tion, and prayer, on a recent They found a Cistercian Mon- Thursday at Assumption Abbey astery in Central Vietnam that was Fmust have seemed like Times Square running out of space. on New Year’s Eve. “The Trappist order was a reform Cars from several states lined of the Cisternian order,” said Right the parking lot on Aug. 15. Rev. Harrison. “So we share a com- As the bell tolled, visitors made mon Monastic tradition.” their way to the mostly full chapel. The two groups worked up a Cameras and smartphones phased experiment. popped out periodically to capture Phase one started in 2013 when and commemorate the event. four Vietnamese monks moved into And that event? Assumption Abbey as guests. The goal A turning over. A passing of was to see if the two groups could the torch. A surrender. And a new coexist, and overcome language and beginning. cultural barriers. The monks who built and have “There were some growing lived at Assumption Abbey for over pains,” Right Rev. Harrison said. “But six decades just gave it away. no serious clashes or difficulties.” Lock, stock, and barrel. The Phase two began a couple of Abbey. The fruitcake business. The years ago, when the Vietnamese mon- guesthouse. The land. All handed astery sent another small group of KEYS TO NEW ‘OWNER’—Right Rev. Mark Scott, OCSO, Abbot of New over. monks. They polished up their Eng- Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa; Right Rev. Cyprian Harrison, OCSO, Abbot They gave it away to save it. lish, learned the fruitcake trade, and Emeritus of Assumption Abbey, Ava, and Bishop Edward M. Rice (seated) ap- “Between changes in society and began taking over maintenance of the plauded as Abbot Joseph, originally from Our Lady of Divine Grace Cistercian changes in the Church,” said Right grounds from the elderly American Order in Vietnam, displayed the key to the Assumption Abbey Monastery in Rev. Cyprian Harrison, 89, “we didn’t monks. Ava, MO. The ceremony marked the end of a six-year process of migrating have any younger Trappist monks And somewhere in there, the ownership of the facilities. (Courtesy Douglas County Herald) coming in to take things over. And scales tipped. we didn’t want to curl up and die.” With three American monks re- the key to the monastery being poverty, it makes sense. With their numbers both aging maining and nine Vietnamese monks passed from the Americans to the “This was all a gift to us to begin and dwindling, the Ava monks did in residence, the Vietnamese were Vietnamese. with,” explained Right Rev. Harrison. something that no other Trappist ready to take on full leadership and Currently, the changeover is “3,480 acres and a large house were monastery in the United States has ownership. largely symbolic. “We’ll all continue donated to us by Joe Pierson, a news- done. The Aug. 15 service was the living the same as before,” said Right paperman from the Chicago area. They looked for someone to give formalization of that transfer, with Rev. Harrison. “We’ll still make fruit- What we freely received, we freely cakes. The monastery employees will give.” ©TM remain. The name will stay the same. The Missouri State Corporation will This article is reprinted with permis- stay—but with new officers.” sion of the Douglas County Herald. All As Monks called to live a life of rights reserved.

ALL MARRIED COUPLES & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS Are invited to join us for the Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebrations

AFFIRMING THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Sunday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau

Sunday, September 15, 2:30 p.m. St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield To properly prepare, we FLOWERS TO PRIESTS—The Cistercian monks of Our Lady of Divine Grace ask that all couples please in Vietnam have assumed ownership of the Cistercian Order of the Strict REGISTER on the diocesan Observance (Trappist) Assumption Abbey in Ava, MO. The Vietnamese of the A reception and opportunity for commemorative Website: www.dioscg.org now Cistercian Assumption Abbey Monastery at Ava presented flowers to vis- photos with Bishop Rice will follow Mass. All or use the QR code. Or couples celebrating their anniversaries will receive contact Kim Brayman at iting Right Rev. Mark Scott, of Iowa; Bp. Edward M. Rice, of Springfield-Cape th Girardeau; and Bp. Emeritus John J. Leibrecht of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. an Episcopal Blessing, Those celebrating their 25 [email protected] or and 50th will be recognized with a special gift. (417) 866-0841. (Courtesy of the Douglas County Herald) 20 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 23, 2019 Catholic Charities launches 10th year of ministry Bishop offers Mass for the ‘Progress of Peoples’

Springfield

t was on July 24, 2009, that Articles of Incorporation were received from the State of Mis- souri forming Catholic Charities Iof Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) as a nonprofit charity corporation. In the 10 years since, the ministry has helped more than 33,000 individuals and families in need, and has benefit- ed from the efforts of nearly 34,000 volunteers who donated nearly 230,000 hours of their time. The 10th anniversary of CCSO- MO was launched July 24, 2019, with a Mass celebrated by Bp. Edward M. Rice and concelebrated by Bp.-emeri- tus John J. Leibrecht and area priests. CCSOMO STAFF—Current staffers from the Springfield and Joplin offices of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri A picnic followed with around 180 joined Executive Director Maura Taylor (front, center) at the 10th anniversary kick-off Mass and picnic held on July people, including state and city 24, 2019, in Springfield. Catholic Charities has five offices in southern Missouri, where the top ten poorest counties in leaders, staff, volunteers, and board Missouri call home. (Photo by John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO) members on the lawn of St. Anne’s Campus, home of the administrative Phyllis Ferguson; Greene County dignity, we forge the bonds that we and equity and justice be established offices of Catholic Charities and Life- Commissioner Harold Bengsch; all share as members of the human in human society,’” said Bp. Rice. House Crisis Maternity Home. Missouri State Representative Craig family,” Bp. Rice said. “When that day comes there will be Elected officials in attendance Fishel; Missouri Speaker of the House “Mother Teresa would say no more need for Catholic Charities included Springfield Councilwoman of Representatives Elijah Haahr (pre- ‘poverty doesn’t only consist of being of Southern Missouri. But until that sented proclamation from Missouri hungry for bread. … We need to love day comes, we give thanks to God for House and letter from Gov. Mike and to be somebody for someone the privilege to serve.” Parson); Tyler Hobbs, District Office else,” said Bp. Rice. For more information on Cath- Manager for United States Represen- “I offer the Mass today for the olic Charities of Southern Missouri tative Billy Long (presented proc- Progress of Peoples as a reminder that and its roster of services it utilizes to lamation from US House Floor and the whole goal of Catholic Charities bring people toward self-sufficiency, Congressional Record entry); and is to work themselves out of exis- consult www.ccsomo.org. ©TM Joelle Cannon, District Office Man- tence,” Bp. Rice said. ager for US Senator Roy Blunt. “Wouldn’t it be beauti- “Behind each program of ful if someday we could Catholic Charities we discover the announce that there is human person,” said Bp. Rice in his no more need for the homily. “Christ himself is present in services that we offer?” the poor and must be our primary “As we look to motive in all that we do. It is Christ the future of Catholic whom we serve in the poor. It is the Charities, let us re- hungry Christ, the homeless Christ, call the words of the the disabled Christ whom we serve.” opening prayer we just “When we respond to Christ in heard: ‘Each human these various disguises, as St. Mother person may be brought Teresa would call it, we affirm their to perfection, every di- humanity. We acknowledge their vision may be removed,

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CATHOLIC CHARI- TIES—The Most Reverend Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau stood with Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CC- SOMO) Executive Director Maura Taylor, and The Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus John J. Leibrecht, at the 10th anniversary kick-off picnic held at the former Carmelite monastery in Springfield on July 24, 2019. Bishop Leibrecht said that before his re- PICNIC—The Most Reverend Bishop Edward M. Rice of the tirement in 2008, he received a sizable donation Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau greeted an attend- from inside the diocese which served as the initial ee at Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri’s 10th an- funding for the establishment of CCSOMO min- www.ccsomo.org niversary kick-off picnic on July 24, 2019, in Springfield. istry inaugurated by Bishop James V. Johnston. (Photo by John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO) (Photo by John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO) August 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 21

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The purpose of the event, which has drawn thousands of attendees in past years and has over 25 participating congregations, is to bring together in the unity of Christ all those who profess His name. Among its goals is to bring people of every race and economic class together and break down our fear of the “other.”

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THE SLAMA MEMORIAL FUND All proceeds fund scholarships to Joplin Area Catholic Schools for children who may otherwise not be able to receive a Catholic education. Jeff Slama was fatally wounded in a home invasion in October, 2013. He was very active in volunteer work Immaculate Conception Council #13681 throughout our Parishes. Jeff strongly believed in and supported Catholic School education in the Joplin area. 2019 Charity Golf Tournament A scholarship is presented annual Sat., Oct. 5 to one student in St. Mary Catholic Mon., Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m., shotgun start School, St. Peter Middle School, and Benefiting 5:30-7:30 p.m. McAuley High School McAuley Catholic High School. Multi-Purpose Room Endless chili & hot dogs!! McAuley High School is located at: 930 Great fun and fellowship!! Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO Children’s games and activities!! For more information please contact: Exciting chili cookoff!! David Drake at (417) 499-6905. Four Person Scramble • Teams of Men, Ladies, or Mixed: Registration fee includes green fees, carts, and meal $1,000,000 hole in one chance for one player Registration deadline: Sept. 13, 2019 Cost: Team of Four ❏ $400 Team of Four & Hole Sponsor ❏ $550 Individual ❏ $100 Hole or Contest Sponsor ❏ $250 Player #1 (Captain) Name:______Phone:______Email:______Address, City, State, Zip:______Player #2 Name:______Phone:______Email:______Address, City, State, Zip:______Player #3 Name:______Phone:______Email:______Address, City, State, Zip:______Player #4 Name:______Phone:______Email:______Address, City, State, Zip:______Consult your tax professional regarding deductibility. $55 value. Contact David Henderson (417) 849-3735, Larry Jansen (417) 447-6861, Phil Rinkoski (417) 816 914-4452 or Brian Risley (417) 343-6787. Make checks payable to K of C Council 13681. Credit Card Payment: Call David Henderson at (417) 849-3735 to submit card information by phone OR complete information below and mail to David Henderson at 1000 E Evans St, Springfield, MO 65810. Card Type: ❏ Visa ❏ MC ❏ Discover ❏ AMEX Credit Card Number:______Exp. Date: Month______Year______Sec Code______Amount $______.00 Name on Card______Day Phone______Billing Address______Zip Code______Signature of Cardholder:______Since opening on Dec. 27, 2013, LifeHouse has housed 120 young women, 22 toddlers, and most importantly: 72 healthy babies have been born. August 23, 2019 LETTERS TO EDITOR/ADVERTISING The Mirror 23 Baby cells of Jesus protect Blessed Virgin Mary

cientists have found that cells explanation, it is sweet when we 3) These same world players, from the fetus in the womb get a scientific perspective to aid have actively-been recruiting and cross the placenta to actually LETTERS TO EDITOR our meditations and the ponder- financing caravans across our US enter into the mother’s body ing in our hearts about what we southern border, using the immi- Sand that they become a permanent already know from the Church. As- grants as political pawns to facilitate a From Our Readers part of her body! What a sweet tonishing on the one hand, but not calculated political outcome. thought that my children are still a unexpected! With globalists in control, our part of me! But—even more amaz- He also acted to protect her body, as May God bless all mothers and country would no longer be represen- ing: the article reported that “when a well. Both with His Divine Power … all your little ones, who have already tative of the values, freedom, and op- woman has a baby, she gets not just as well as with the power He created left their “mark” on you from the portunities that the immigrants hope a son or daughter, [but] an army “of in nature for every mother to benefit very moment they were conceived! to find here! protective cells”—gifts from her from! Lou Flood Cardinal Robert Sarah, of Guin- children that will stay inside her The Bible says that God St. Louis ea, strongly confirms the rights of and defend her for the rest of her would not allow His Holy One, His nations to their borders and identity. life.” Doctors have found the cells of Son to suffer corruption—so He Migration or Invasion? He states, “It is a false exegesis to use babies actually rebuilding and healing ascended into Heaven instead of I read with interest articles on the Word of God to promote migra- the cells of their mothers—not just decomposing in the grave (see Ps migration in the July 12 and July 26 tion” (Paul Bois, April 4th, 2019, The while the baby is in the womb, but 16:10 and Acts 2:31). Wouldn’t this issues of The Mirror. We can sympa- Daily Wire). they found these cells remain in the apply to ALL OF HIS SON, every last thize with those wanting to come to The future survival of America mother to serve her body even after All-Holy and All-Divine living cell? the US, to assimilate, and be self suf- and the Church depends on main- the baby is born! Even those parts of Him that were ficient. However, today much of the taining a free, independent, democ- “The cells of an unborn child physically still alive on earth in the world is operating on a different set racy? ! will stay in the mother for decades … body of His Blessed Mother? (https:// of principles, more reminiscent of the Carolyn McCrate Hajduk essentially forever,” said a researcher blog.holyheroes.com/wow-science- barbarian invasion than the migra- Cape Girardeau from Thomas Jefferson University. now-shedding-light-assumption/) tion of the 1800s. “There’s a lot of evidence now Yet another reason for her glori- Consider the following: starting to come out that these cells ous Assumption into Heaven as a 1) Today, all immigrants in the Letters to the Editor may be sent to Editor, The Mirror, 601 S. Jefferson Ave., may actually be repairing tissue.” fitting gift for bearing the Savior of US, can benefit from some forms Springfield, MO 65806-3143, or via Email, Article: https://www.lifenews. the world in her womb! From every of social welfare, costing tax-payers [email protected]. Letters will be verified com/2016/01/18/fascinating- perspective, it is a joyful thought! billions. Thus, the potential for mass so please provide your name, daytime phone discovery-shows-unborn-babys-cells- Science is now discovering so much migration to overwhelm the system number, or Email address. Preference is given to letters that are direct, concise, and no go-to-moms-brain-and-body/ that only confirms what the Church is obvious. Our great-grandparents longer than 250 words. Letters are published Therefore: Our Lord left part of has already taught us by Faith: that migrating in the 1800s, had to be self- at the discretion of the editor and subject to Himself with His mother—in order the mother of Our Lord, who con- sufficient, and they knew it! editing. Readers’ letters are limited to one per to protect her! So the Blessed Virgin tained all her life in her body what 2) Today, the elitist, globalist, person in a 60-day period. u Mary’s body was not only composed the Second Person of the Trinity had (with no love for the mission of the of her own cells, but also due to her come down from Heaven to assume— Catholic Church), are instigating carrying Him in her womb, there- a fully human body united with mass migration across the globe. They MONK after her body always contained God Himself—would out of justice advocate for open borders, denounce Trappist Cistercian the LIVING cells of Her Son—who and God’s mercy be taken up into nationalism (as racist), and aspire to a was God! Heaven, too, without suffering the “One World Order,” of their making! C Our Lord protected His moth- decay of death. er’s soul from every taint of sin, and While this is not a theological O N Gorman-Scharpf T Funeral Home, Inc. E Brentwood Chapel • University Chapel Crematory • Columbarium M

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