Christmas shopping Fr. Clarence Wiederholt . . Page 4 with Julia Greeley On the digital continent Page 5 A 116-year-old recollection in a Sr. Laura Magowan CCVI . Page 6 50-year-old letter sheds light on Sr. Cathy Vetter CCVI Page 7 why native Servant of God Julia Greeley was known as Live from Bonnots Mill Page 13 the Angel of Charity. Capitol Nativity scene . . Page 17 Page 3

December 20, 2019 • Vol. 63 No. 13

Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City initiates three during Mass in Moberly prison

Says Holy Spirit’s gifts are to be built up, shared

By Jay Nies Chaplain Tom Brack of the Mober- ly Correctional Center (MCC) wel- comed Bishop W. Shawn McKnight to the chapel and asked about his just- completed visit to the prison’s Protec- tive Custody Unit (PCU). “It was interesting,” the bishop told him. “There are saints down there.” Bishop McKnight had accompanied John Hill and Christopher Sago into the PCU, a wing where the men live separately from the rest of the prison population for safety reasons. “The guys were asking about hav- ing the bishop come, and Hill said, ‘I don’t see why not,” said Dea- con Sago. “He asked, and the bishop said, ‘Well, yeah!’” Anticipation started building in September, when the men got word of the pending visit. “It’s like a birthday and Christmas all rolled into one for these guys,” said Dea- con Sago. “They are super excited.” Bishop McKnight visited with the Bishop W. Shawn McKnight exchanges a sign of peace with the three men he confirmed as part of their initiation Catholic men in PCU who signed up into the Roman during Mass in the chapel of the Moberly Correctional Center. — Photo by Jay Nies to talk with him. He heard their con- fessions and presided at a short Com- munion service in the same office he 175 years and counting for St. Joseph in Edina had used for a confessional. “Jesus Christ continually bears to us By Jay Nies Franklin, of the Edina , St. John parish in a message of hope, a message of love When the bell strikes midnight, walls that once echoed Memphis and the St. Aloysius mission in Baring; Father and forgiveness, a message of LIFE — the prayers and counsel of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton Paul Clark, a native of St. Joseph parish; and eternal life,” the bishop told the men. will radiate with the lights and hymns of Christmas. David Cox, pastor of neighboring Mary Immaculate parish Deacon Hill preached the homily. He As always, Midnight Mass in St. Joseph Church in Edina in Kirksville. said Advent is a time to make changes, will draw throngs of faithful Catholics from near and far to Assisting them was Deacon Ken Berry of the Edina parish. “to take some type of first step to get clos- the altar of grace. St. Joseph parish takes in all of Knox County in northern er to Christ, to become more like Him.” “Midnight Mass brings forth a huge, huge congregation,” Missouri and has 170 registered families. “The Kingdom of God is at hand!” said lifelong parishioner Larry Clark. “It fills the church!” he said, echoing St. John the Baptist Entire families come home to celebrate the Incarnation — Early start See VISIT, page 14 perhaps all the more so on this, the parish’s 175th Christmas. Catholics from Ohio were among the first to settle in the “It’s been a tradition with Midnight Mass as long as I can 1830s around what would become Edina. remember,” said Mr. Clark. “It’s been … forever!” Among them was Peter Early, who in 1843 donated land Find us online at This fall, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight joined members for a church and set about getting one built, hoping that a WWW.CATHMO.COM and friends of the parish for a 175th-anniversary Mass and would be sent to minister there. and reception. Ministering with him at the altar were: Father Colin See 175th, page 10 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019

MOVING? If you are moving or changing parishes, please fill out Chancery Closings Final 2019 edition information below. Clip and mail to THE CATHOLIC MISSOURIAN, P.O. Box 104900, Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900. Or email changes to The chancery offices in the Alphonse J. This is the last print edition ofThe [email protected]. Allow two weeks. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center will Catholic Missourian for 2019. be closed after noon on Friday, Dec. 20, for The next issue of the paper will be NEW ADDRESS a staff gathering. The offices will be closed dated Jan. 10. Additional print editions for 2020 will be dated: Jan. 24; Feb. 7 NAME______from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Dec. 26, for Christmas; and and 21; March 6 and 20; April 3 and ADDRESS______from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, through 17; May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Years and the July 10 and 24; Aug. 7 and 21; Sept. 4 CITY, STATE, ZIP______Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. and 18; Oct. 2, 16 and 30; Nov. 13 and 27; and Dec. 11 and 18. NEW PARISH______OLD PARISH______Knights donate 300+ coats 12/20/19 Knights of Columbus Army, Capital Region Medi- Bishop McAuliffe Councilcal Center, and the Pregnancy 12992 at Cathedral of St. Jo- See COATS, page 13 Pray for deceased seph parish in Jefferson City Dec. 22 — Fr. Stephen J. Carew, St. Aloysius, Baring (1970) donated 330 coats and other RIGHT: Rich Anderson of Dec. 26 — Fr. Robert J. Arnold, St. Anthony of St. Padua, winter-related items to Sa- Knights Council 12992 pres- St. Anthony (1989) maritan Center, the Salvation ents some of the winterwear Dec. 27 — Fr. John W. Buchanan, Holy Guardian Angels, the council collected to Brinktown (1984) Shane Boessen of Samari- Dec. 28 — Fr. Gottleib V. Steinwachs, Holy Spirit, Centralia (1989) tan Center in Jefferson City. Jan. 1 — Fr. Robert J. Dwyer, Immaculate Conception, Mass Montgomery City (1982) Jan. 4 — Fr. Edward M. Owens, Chaplain, Pershing in Cedron Teaching Positions Memorial Hospital, Brookfield (1997) DATE: January 11 Jan. 7 — Fr. Michael N. Schaller, St. Margaret of Antioch, TIME: 2 pm St. Clement School near Bowling Green, Mo. is seeking ap- plications for the following positions: Osage Bend (1980) Father Anthony Rinaldo Jan. 8 — Fr. Leo T. Buhman, Immaculate Conception, • A long-term substitute teacher beginning in March, 2020. will offer Mass in historical As- Macon (2011) sumption Church in Cedron • A 7th and 8th grade teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Jan. 9 — Fr. Thomas F. Greaney, Immaculate Conception, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Applicants may drop off resumes at the school or parish of- Jefferson City (1967);Fr. Jeremiah F. Kennedy, The church is located on Ce- fice. For questions, please call the school at 573-324-2166. Immaculate Conception, Jefferson City (1967); Bishop dron Road, about half a mile Michael F. McAuliffe (2006) north of Highway U on High- way D in Moniteau County. seeks DIOCESE Seeking Christ for SUPERINTENDENT of Principal for Our Nation Catholic High School CATHOLIC SCHOOLS The next “Seeking Christ The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is seeking aPrincipal The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in Missouri has an for our Nation” Masses will for Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau, MO, effective July opening for Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 1, 2020. Qualified applicant must be an Active Catholic, have Missouri 2020. The diocesan school system includes 23 elementary and 3 high be celebrated on Tuesday, principal certification, have a Master’s degree in School Administration schools. Requirements: Active Catholic, advanced degree in Educational January 7, at 6:30 p.m. in (or be working toward it) with 3-5 years of Catholic school experience. Administration, certifiable in State of Missouri, and experience in Catholic St. George Church in Linn; Administrative experience preferred. To request an application packet school administration, preferably on a diocesan level. Ability to promote please contact Anne Buckley at the Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841, [email protected]. Catholic mission of the schools is a high priority. Must also be willing and on Tuesday, January to travel throughout the diocese. Competitive salary, excellent health 21, at 6 p.m. in Our Lady benefits, and retirement based on diocesan guidelines. Send cover letter and resume to Janet L. Smith, Chancellor, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, of the Snows Church in MO, 65806. You may also call (417) 866-0841 or Email jansmith@dioscg. Mary’s Home. org to request an application packet. Math Teacher at Tolton Catholic

The Catholic Missourian Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School in Official newspaper — Diocese of Jefferson City Columbia, Missouri is seeking a High School Mailing address: P.O. Box 104900 Jefferson City, Principal — Lee’s Summit MO 65110-4900. Phone: (573) 635-9127 Math Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Our Lady of the Presentation, a dynamic and growing par- “A diocesan paper serves as a bond of unity by Job Summary: The High School Math publishing diocesan happenings and promulgating ish located in Lee’s Summit, Mo., seeks a faith-filled principal official regulations and decrees. It also plays a Teacher fulfills the mission of Fr. Tolton Re- with proven leadership skills and a commitment to Catholic teaching role by reporting notable events of a gional High School by planning, guiding, and evaluating the religious and secular nature, and interpreting them in education for its K-8 grade school serving more than 470 the light of Christian principles.” learning process of the students within the framework of the students with approximately 50 staff members. — Bishop Joseph M. Marling C.PP.S., July 7, 1957 school’s philosophy, organization, mission and curriculum. Our Lady of the Presentation is an accredited, nation- Bishop W. Shawn McKnight Publisher The teacher is expected to provide the appropriate learning ally recognized Blue Ribbon elementary school that strives atmosphere and activities to engage students and maximize to educate the whole child. 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The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 3 Christmas shopping with Servant of God Julia Greeley By Jay Nies Church’s Congrega- Servant of God Julia Gree- tion for the Causes ley, who grew up in slavery of Saints. near Hannibal before the Civil Contained there- This icon depict- War, was known even in her in are written recol- ing Servant of lifetime as an Angel of Charity. lections of people God Julia Gree- Her self-effacing kindness, who witnessed and ley (ca.1833- missionary zeal and devotion benefitted from her 1913) and a child, is based on an to the Sacred Heart of Je- kindness and gener- actual photo of sus emblazoned her memory osity, mostly as chil- her. onto the minds of people who dren. — Photo from the encountered her in Denver, Capuchin Fran- Denver Catholic, where she spent most of her ciscan Father Blaine newspaper of the adult life. Berkey included Denver archdiocese She was blind in one eye many such letters in due to the harsh treatment she his book, In Sacred had received as a slave. Her Service of the Sacred body bore the ravages of exces- Heart: The Life and sive, menial work. Virtues of Julia Gree- She never earned much ley. money as a housekeeper, even One is from to a governor of Colorado and Theodora Arnold to Eleanor you want something better his family. Pavella Castellan, who was re- than that.’ But as a convert to Catho- searching Miss Greeley’s life 50 “And then she bought me a lic Christianity and a professed years ago. doll’s trunk, costing a dollar and Bishop McKnight’s Intención del mes member of the Secular Order The letter states, in part: also the bucket. … She was get- December de diciembre del of St. Francis, she held nothing “I’ll never forget our first ting $10 a month in wages. prayer intention Obispo McKnight back in helping people who Christmas without Mother. “After that, we often saw Ju- for our Local por nuestra were worse off than she was. “Julia told us she was going lia on the streets, delivering the Church Iglesia Local When she ran out of her to ask Father if she could take Sacred Heart League leaflets to As we celebrate the Al celebrar el misterio own money to give away, she Margaret and me downtown the firemen.” mystery of the Holy de la Sagrada Familia, begged for more. at night to see the display of Please pray for a miracu- Family, may our que nuestras Iglesias She worked in darkness lights and all the toys in the lous sign of God’s favor on a Churches and schools y escuelas puedan and secret, in deference to the basement of the Denver Dry humble woman whose charity support parents in the apoyar a los padres y dignity of the people she was Goods. and mercy still outshines the raising of their children madres de familia en helping. “When there, she told us to darkness she was subjected to in the faith. la tarea de criar a sus hijos e hijas en la fe. Now, more than a century pick out anything we wanted while she was growing up in after her death, her earthly re- for Christmas. I remember my this state. Please be so kind as to make this a part mains await the Resurrection sister picked out a three-piece Juliagreeley.org of your group and private prayer. from a place of honor in the toilet set — comb, mirror and Cathedral Basilica of the Im- brush — while I, after hearing maculate Conception in Den- so much about the hard times ver. looked at the price tag and The Denver archdiocese picked a little wooden bucket opened a sainthood cause for and shovel, all for 10 cents and her in 2017 and began compil- only suitable for a 2-year-old ing an abundance of informa- child. tion about her to send to the “Julia said, ‘Oh, no, child, Make a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime and Helps the Church Bishop McKnight’s Calendar With a Catholic Gift Annuity, you can secure Refinance your home loan – quickly, DECEMBER the future for yourself and easily, and with a real person Dec. 20 Bishop’s Advent Luncheon with Diocesan your loved ones, and give a Staff, Noon, Catholic Center, Jefferson lasting gift to your parish, When you work with Hawthorn Bank, City; St. Andrew Dinner with Prospective school, diocese or other you’ll be able to work with a real, Seminarians, 5 pm, Bishop’s Residence, Catholic organization. qualified mortgage lender right here in Missouri Jefferson City For a personalized Start the process in person or online. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass, Cathedral of St. Joseph, proposal, contact: hawthornbank.com/home-loans/refinancing-your-home Jefferson City, 9:30 pm Jake Seifert Dec. 27-Jan. 12 Mission Trip to Diocese of Jashpur, India Director of Development Diocese of Jefferson City PO Box 104900 JANUARY Jefferson City MO 65110-4900 573-635-9127, ext. 227 Jan. 12-18 Ad Limina, Rome [email protected] Member FDIC ©2019, Hawthorn Bank NMLS #409185 NASDAQ: HWBK 4 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 Father Clarence Wiederholt notes 65th priestly anniversary Was ordained less than a year into the Church He told her before the Jefferson City in such a beauti- that a priest was diocese was founded in 1956 ful way. All I had there with her. to do was believe He heard her By Jay Nies her and give her confession and It was after 10 p.m. when the instructions.” administered the doorbell rang at St. Pius X Rec- That is one of Sacrament of tory in Moberly. many stories Fr. Anointing of the Father Clarence Wiederholt, Wiederholt, now Sick. recently ordained, answered the retired, has come The next door. to treasure in his morning after The woman on the porch heart since his Mass, he returned spoke desperately about a visit priestly to bring her Holy she had just received. on Dec. 21, 1955. Communion, but She lived a few blocks away In nearly 65 she had died dur- from church and worked at years of Priest- ing the night. home. hood, he has “She did not Two nights in a row, she put served in parishes receive Jesus from up a sign on her door saying she throughout the me that day,” he was sick and wasn’t accepting diocese and at Father Clarence Wiederholt, a retired priest of the Jefferson City, put together a dis- said. “Instead, Je- play in his apartment to mark his upcoming 65th priestly anniversary. Titled “Then customers. U.S. Air Force and Now,” it includes a portrait taken of him this year and another from his ordina- sus received her Twice, a man dressed in white installations on tion, separated by an image of the Holy Family. — Photo by Jay Nies into heaven.” ignored the sign and stood at the several continents, Only then did foot of her bed. and now in offering up prayers Wiederholt, take an extra semes- is now known as Church of the Fr. Wiederholt realize that he The second time, he told her for people who need them. ter of theology over the sum- Risen Savior parish in Rhine- never actually caught sight of the to go to the nearest Catholic mer so he could ordain them six land; St. Patrick parish in Gra- man’s face. church. “Then and Now” months early. vois Mills (now in Laurie) and He is convinced it was St. Jo- She entered St. Pius X Fr. Wiederholt was the On Dec. 21, 1955, in St. the St. Philip Benizi mission in seph, foster father of Jesus and Church, and immediately no- youngest priest of the old St. Jo- Patrick Church in Maryville, Versailles; of St. Mary of the An- patron saint of a happy death. ticed the image of Christ above seph diocese when Bishop (later Bishop Cody ordained Fr. Wie- gels parish in Wien; St. Clement “I’ve heard stories of him the high altar. Cardinal) John P. Cody ordained derholt to the Holy Priesthood. parish in St. Clement; St. Jo- seeking out a priest for people “She said it was the same man him, and he became the young- The new priest offered his seph parish in Edina and the St. who are dying,” said Fr. Wieder- who had stood over her bed,” Fr. est priest of the Jefferson City first parish Mass at midnight on Aloysius mission in Baring; St. holt. “I believe I could no lon- Wiederholt recalled. diocese upon its creation a few Christmas at the St. Benedict Anthony of Padua parish in St. ger see him because his job was The woman wanted to start months later. mission in Burlington Junction, Anthony and finally Our Lady done and his spirit went back to learning right away about what Now within weeks of his 90th after hearing his first confessions of the Snows parish in Mary’s heaven.” Catholics believe. birthday, he is blessed with more there. Home. The priest sent her home seniority than all but one of his One of his brothers was a “Wonderful things” with a copy of the Baltimore fellow priests of this diocese. parishioner there, so he got to Keeping up Fr. Wiederholt retired from Catechism and began giving her He is one of only two who spend his first Christmas as One time during that last active ministry in 2008. instructions the next day. were serving here when Vener- a priest catching up with old pastorate, he was making his He moved to Jefferson City When she was ready, he set able Pope Pius XII created the friends. rounds at Capital Region Medi- and served for a time as volun- a date to administer the sacra- diocese in 1956. He and Msgr. Mahoney were cal Center in Jefferson City. teer chaplain at the Carmelite ments of initiation and welcome He recently set up a little assigned to Moberly around the After giving his last parish- Monastery and as sacramental her into the Church. display in his apartment in Jef- same time. ioner Holy Communion, he minister of St. Michael parish in That’s when the pastor, Mon- ferson City. Shortly before that, Bishop noticed a man in a brown suit, Russellville. signor John Mahoney, now de- Titled “Then and Now,” it Cody’s predecessor, the late standing nearby. He continued helping out as ceased, realized where she had includes a photo of him at his Bishop Charles H. LeBlond of With urgency, the man told long as he could at Cathedral of come from. ordination and a current photo, St. Joseph, had combined the the priest to follow him. St. Joseph parish and other par- “You see, Moberly was a big separated by a statue of the Holy German and Irish Catholic par- “Regardless of how fast I ishes in the diocese. railroad town,” Fr. Wiederholt Family — Jesus, Mary and Jo- ishes in that city into one and walked, he stayed quite a dis- He has lost much of his explained. “There was a big seph. named it in honor of a beloved, tance in front of me as we went eyesight but is grateful for the turnaround for the trains, and The Holy Family has been Fr. recently sainted Pope. from hallway to hallway,” Fr. memories of all he saw and ex- you had railroad workers com- Wiederholt’s spiritual inspira- Fr. Wiederholt then served as Wiederholt recalled. perienced in active Priesthood. ing and going all the time. tion since his freshman year in assistant pastor at St. Lawrence After following the man “Being a priest is a blessing “And down on that one street, high school. parish in St. Elizabeth, then at down a long highway, the priest far beyond anything words can just a block long, there were a Born and raised near Con- St. Patrick parish in Rolla before lost sight of him but heard him express,” he said. “The wonder- lot of houses where some of the ception Abbey in northeastern volunteering to serve as an Air say, “She is in there.” ful things that I have seen hap- men would go and not stay for Missouri, he started to sense a Force chaplain. Fr. Wiederholt turned to pen through my ministry — the very long,” he said. priestly calling at age 7 and en- His assignments, some rather thank the man but he was no- sacraments, the various miracles The next several Sundays, tered the seminary at Concep- adventuresome, included five where in sight. I’ve been able to be a part of by Msgr. Mahoney let people know tion Abbey after eighth grade. Cold War surveillance stations When the woman in the hos- inviting people to put their faith from the pulpit that a new pa- He continued there for 12 in deeply isolated parts of Alaska. pital room saw the priest, she in God — it’s very humbling.” rishioner would be joining them years. He credits prayer and God’s started to cry. He still stands in awe that and that in case anyone recog- Bishop Cody became bishop desire for him to continue his “Between her tears, she told God would choose him to min- nized her, she had turned over a of the old St. Joseph diocese, ministry with saving his life on me that her children had fallen ister at His altar. new leaf. which spanned all of northern several occasions during danger- away from the Church,” said Fr. “I treasure the fact that the “She was my first convert,” Missouri, in 1955. ous deployments. Wiederholt. “They would not Lord has stuck with me and His said Fr. Wiederholt. “The Lord He decided to have three of Upon returning to civilian listen to her pleas to get her a calling,” he said. “How I’d love took care of her and brought her his seminarians, including Fr. life, he served as pastor of what priest.” to go back and do it all again!” The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 5

Your 2020 gift to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal will provide needed funds to support the following ministry in the Diocese of Jefferson City. Helping parishes spread the Good News across the ‘digital continent’ By Jay Nies saging, social media and/or website. can overcome hurdles that parish website administrator to As more Catholics and fu- email.” “This connection allows us have, in many cases, slowed or spearhead the project locally. ture Catholics turn to the Web She said the parish website to interweave the parishes in stalled progress in advancing Website administrators re- for information and guidance, project builds on that prefer- ways that were previously im- the mission of the Church in ceive in-person training; pro- it’s essential for every parish ence by providing a digital possible,” she stated. “Informa- evangelization and service.” fessional support services from to be right there with them, hub that translates fruitful par- tion can flow freely between Blackbaud, the company the informing, enlightening, con- ish life into an invitation for the diocese and parish web- Waves of energy diocese is working with to soling, guiding, and preaching parishioners and community sites, keeping important topics With support from the build the parish sites; and on- the Word at all times. members to “dive in.” up-to-date and creating an at- diocese’s Catholic Steward- going, helpful guidance from Failure is not an option. The updated parish web- mosphere of co-responsibility ship Appeal (CSA), the parish people in the diocesan Com- “There’s an information sites position parishes to begin between both parties, to ensure website project is being carried munications Office. revolution taking place around expanding their communica- the faithful have accurate and out in phases through tight The diocese is committed us,” said Ashley Wiskirchen, tions with pa- collaboration to not only the completion of director of parish communica- rishioners and between indi- a new parish website, but to tions for the Jefferson City dio- community vidual parishes its long-term success and ef- cese. “We have no choice but members to and the diocese. fectiveness to enrich parish life. to be a part of it if we’re going electronic news- The first As director of parish com- to be true to our mandate to letters, Face- “wave” includes munications, Mrs. Wiskirchen share the Good News of Jesus book groups transforming sees her role as a support per- Christ with all people. and other social the websites son, building the capacity of “Fortunately, I think most media channels. for 23 parishes parish communicators and people in our diocese get that,” “We’re meet- and Catho- providing further training, she said. ing the faith- lic Charites of recommendations and insight Since coming to work for ful where they Central and from her own experience as a the diocese eight months ago, are online and Northern Mis- website developer and visual Mrs. Wiskirchen has been enriching our souri (CCCN- communicator. helping parishes throughout digital experi- MO). “I enjoy telling parish staff, these 38 counties strengthen ences by bring- Of those, ‘Please, ask any question!’” she their online presence, using ing the Church nine parishes said. “I’m getting great feed- some of the most up-to-date into what Pope are actively back from them on how we web design and technology Emeritus Bene- building their can improve upon what we’re available. dict XVI re- new websites, building as we walk together.” The process melds the time- ferred to as ‘the Ashley Wiskirchen is the diocesan director of parish with two near- Once they’ve learned how, less elements of unity, beauty digital conti- communications. ing the finish the administrators go about and truth that have been hall- nent,’” said Mrs. Wiskirchen. relevant content to explore.” line. customizing their parish web- marks of Catholic evangeliza- There are other benefits, Her favorite feature of these The new site for Ss. Peter site. tion for 2,000 years with the most notably regarding Bishop new sites is the capability for & Paul parish in Boonville is “While the parish websites cutting-edge digital marketing W. Shawn McKnight’s em- the diocese to provide in-depth in test mode and is set to be come pre-loaded with a wealth practices of this age. phasis on strengthening the articles on faith topics, Church launched before the new year. of great information built-in, “Parishes deserve good web- Church through better col- teaching and diocesan policies “I am very excited for Ss. parishes are encouraged to re- sites that are user-friendly and laboration. — which relieves the parish Peter & Paul parish to launch ally make the websites their easy to navigate for Catholics “Our bishop’s vision of a website administrators of some their website,” said Mrs. own,” said Mrs. Wiskirchen. and non-Catholics alike,” said diocese that is ‘better together’ of the burden of checking the Wiskirchen, “because I can feel She said it’s important to Mrs. Wiskirchen. “Data from is the driving principal behind diocesan website for updates the momentum building as our understand the parish’s goals our diocese shows that many the development and organiza- and ensuring that accurate in- parishes continue networking online — and then provide parishioners prefer to be con- tion of this project, as we seek formation is coming from the together to share the Gospel them with the easiest path to nected digitally, by text mes- to design not just one well of diocese directly to parishioners both online and in person as achieve that goal, both for the information in a digital space, on their website. centers of charity and mercy.” staff working on the website but a network of “While every parish is Sixteen parishes are signed and the parishioners who are parishes that are unique, they often have similar up for the “second wave,” visiting it. “As each one has connecting and goals and similar challenges,” which is set to begin early She cited as an example the received a gift, use it to engaging with she noted. “From the big- spring 2020. annual process through which the faithful on- ticket items like providing an parishioners commit to sharing SERVE ONE ANOTHER line,” said Mrs. interactive and current parish Step by step their time and talent. Wiskirchen. calendar that promotes com- People involved in building “In many parishes, paper as good stewards.” While these munity-building events, to the their parish’s website from the forms are mailed to parish fam- new parish web- nitty-gritty — and oftentimes ground up say it’s challeng- ilies, filled out and returned to 1 PETER 4:10 sites are owned stress-inducing — tasks, such ing but rewarding work, indi- the parish office,” she noted. and operated at as collecting time and talent vidually and for the parish as a “Parish staff members then in- the parish level, information online and export- whole. put that data back into a digi- they also con- ing that data in a meaningful It starts with parishes con- tal system, and sometimes have nect back to the way for parish staff to engage tacting Mrs. Wiskirchen at the main diocesan parishioners, these websites Chancery and appointing a See WEBSITES, page 23 6 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 Sister Laura Magowan nears 70th year as a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word By Rebecca Martin was a challenge, but I realized ception for older parishioners Sister Laura Magowan has that religious life was my call- who can’t make it to church. spent a lifetime supporting ing, and I had very support- “I just visit and pray, some- families through ministry, the ive mentors and companions times take them Holy Com- young and the old and the in- along the way in my commu- munion, ask them about the between. nity.” family. If they have a cat or a As her religious congrega- The CCVIs were founded in dog, I play with them because tion, the Sisters of Charity of 1869 in Texas, first working to I’m an animal lover,” she said the Incarnate Word (CCVI), establish hospitals to care for of her regular home visits. celebrates its 150th anniversa- the sick. “I let them know that their ry this year, Sr. Laura is nearing Their mission grew to in- parish knows them and values her 70th year as a member of clude education and social them and wants to support the congregation. ministries, founding schools them however they can at this Now serving as pastoral and orphanages. time in their lives.” minister at Immaculate Con- “I was trained to be a teach- During this interview, she ception parish in Jefferson er and served in parochial was preparing to attend a fu- City, Sr. Laura has come a long schools in Illinois, Texas and neral in the church next door way from her first home in Missouri,” Sr. Laura said. to show her support for the County Fermanagh, Northern Her ministry in education family. Ireland. spanned teaching and admin- She’s as likely to be seen at She felt pulled toward reli- istrative roles, including seven the monthly breakfast orga- gious life while she was in high years as an administrator at an nized for senior citizens or any school and joined the CCVI adolescent residential treat- Sister Laura Magowan of the Sisters of Charity of the In- other event that gives life to the carnate Word is the pastoral minister at Immaculate Con- sisters in January 1950. ment facility in Dallas. ception Church in Jefferson City. parish community. 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Jefferson City native “Two of my siblings — Two from Latin America are and graduate of Immaculate Louis Vetter and my sister, studying English, while the Conception School Carolyn Bruemmer — are others hail from the United still very active there,” she States. By Eddie O’Neill noted. “As well, I had many Sr. Cathy is the director In the parlance of religious nieces and nephews who of a second-year novice from life, Sister Cathy Vetter is went to Helias (Catholic) Texas. known as a “lifer.” High School.” “I really enjoy journey- That is, a sister is the only Today, Sr. Cathy lives in ing with women in their thing she has ever wanted to be the Archdiocese of St. Louis, call and encouraging them for as long as she’s been alive. where she serves as a novice to respond to God’s call for She dates her calling to re- director for her community. them,” she said. ligious life back to more than Through the years, she She shared that in her free six decades ago when she was has served as an educator, a time, she enjoys visiting over a first-grader at Immaculate vocation director for the Jef- dinner, reading, and swim- Conception School in Jeffer- ferson City diocese in the ming at the local YMCA. son City. 1980s, vocation director for She loves to get outdoors, “I fell in love with my teacher her own community’s North especially on rivers and lakes, who was an Incarnate Word Sis- American Province, co-vic- and tend to her garden when ter,” Sr. Cathy said with a smile. ar for religious for the St. Sister Cathy Vetter of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate the season arrives. “I wanted to be like her, Louis Archdiocese, and on Word greets one of her neighbors in South St. Louis. As for the road ahead, and God gave me the grace to the leadership team for the — From the Sisters of charity of the Incarnate Word website her prayer is for peace in our follow through with that,” she CCVI U.S. Province in San world. said. “I was blessed with a fam- Antonio, among many other that it’s been a half-century since gether with other communi- “My hope is that each of ily who was very supportive of assignments. she made her first profession. ties, with classes and activities us would show greater respect my call, as I had an aunt who She told The Catholic Mis- Religious life, she noted, has together. I think that is where for the dignity of every person was a nun.” sourian that she has most en- changed quite a bit since then. the future of the Church and and for our planet,” she said. Earlier this year, Sr. Cathy joyed her ministry in the realm “Women are entering com- the world lies.” “Sadly, there is so much fear marked her golden jubilee as a of spiritual direction and re- munities later in their lives af- There are currently five sis- and anger in our world that we Sister of Charity of the Incar- treat work. ter having experienced secular ters from all over the globe at do not know how to be persons nate Word (CCVI), the com- “I feel that studying spiritual- life for a number of years,” she the Incarnate Word Novitiate of peace and love.” munity in which she professed ity is where my gifts lie,” she said. explained. House in South St. Louis. her first vows in 1969. “I have enjoyed giving retreats “As well, religious commu- Her family ties to Immacu- and encouraging people to go nities are combining forces late Conception parish and the deeper in the walk with God.” these days,” she said. “More CASTROP PLASTERING CO. INC. diocese here are still strong. She said it’s hard to believe and more we are coming to- PLASTERING - DRYWALL Wreaths for Heroes ACOUSTICAL TILE STUCCO & THIN WALL PLASTERING

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QUESTION CORNER Adoption by single parent?/ Papal Audience Masses for deceased non-Catholics? December 18, 2019 By Father Kenneth Doyle Dear Brothers and Sisters: Catholic News Service In these last days of Advent, we do well to ask Q. I desperately want a child. I am not ourselves: How am I preparing for the birth of married and have had cancer twice. I take Jesus? One way to prepare for Christmas is to set chemo for five days, then I’m off for 23 up a nativity scene in our homes, churches and days, and the cycle is continuous. I will public spaces, a lovely tradition that began with not be able to have my own children be- St. Francis of Assisi. The Christmas crèche is a cause chemo could harm the baby. I am kind of living Gospel, a touching reminder that not able to adopt through Catholic Chari- the Lord showed His love for us by being born ties since I am single. I am a practicing as one of us, in order to share in our daily lives, Catholic wanting to take care of an un- hopes and concerns. The name Bethlehem, which means “house of bread,” and the image of wanted child. Why am I unable to adopt the manger, evoke the meals which we share as families, and the centrality of Jesus, the Liv- through Catholic Charities? ing Bread come down from heaven, in our family life. In this world of frenetic activity, the Christmas crèche also encourages us to pause and contemplate what is truly important in life. A. Catholic Charities has no rule against adoption by a single Everything in the nativity scene speaks of the harmony and peace that only Christ the Savior parent, so I’m not sure whether you were told that or just assumed can bring to our lives and to our world. As we gaze upon the lowly scene of Jesus’ birth, let it. (The Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, for example, specifies on us invite Him into our hearts, so that each new day can bring spiritual rebirth and preserve its website, “Single parents are eligible to become adoptive ap- in us the joy of Christmas. plicants for some programs. Catholic Charities Counseling and I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s audience, especially Adoption Services understands that a good home can be provided the groups from Canada and the United States of America. I wish all of you a very blessed by a single parent.”) Christmas, and I ask you to pray for the Church, as you are already doing, and for peace this While a two-parent home is the ideal, single parents can in- Christmas. Thank you. deed offer children the love and stability they need to develop and flourish. A prospective parent’s health, though, is one of the factors taken into account in the placement decision, since raising Voices from the Vineyard a child can be a demanding task. I would suggest that you speak By Sister Angela McKeever directly to the Catholic Charities office in your area and explain I asked him, “Would you not like to give I have just completed 40 years in Chile and your situation, perhaps bolstered by a doctor’s certificate of your up drugs?” “No,” he said, “I love my drugs.” I for 25 of these I have been going to the oldest readiness to be a parent. had with me the Narcotics Anon (NA) booklet, jail in Santiago called the “Peni.” It was built “Just for Today,” meditations for every day of almost 200 years ago for 500 men. Today there Q. Is there any prohibition against having Masses said for the year. He said, “Let me see what it says for are 5,000 prisoners. deceased Protestants or Jews, or should they only be requested my birthday.” Most of the inmates are addicted to drugs, for Catholics? (Suffolk, Virginia) The theme of that day was “surrender.” He alcohol, money and sex. Most have handed me back the book and said, “Surrender, nothing to do all day except smoke A. There is no canonical rule against having a Mass said for a never!” drugs, make arms or “spears” to deceased non-Catholic. As a matter of fact, the opposite is true; In spite of all his losses, even the loss of fight one another, or talk on their the Church’s Code of Canon Law says, “A priest is free to apply the his freedom, he was not ready to blame his mobile phones. Mass for anyone, living or dead” (Canon 901). drugs for his misfortune, which showed To see men or women in jail This means that the Eucharist can be offered for anyone — how much in the grasp of ad- who are over 60 or 70 years of age is sad, dead or alive, Catholic or non-Catholic. And that brings up an- diction he was. but all their lives they have been offend- other question: If you attend the wake of a non-Catholic, is it OK Jail is a cruel place, steeped ers. Sometimes you meet whole families to bring a Mass card? The answer is “Yes.” in darkness. We go there to who are involved in crime. One might think the opposite; most Protestants, for example, bring some hope and light from the Word of One woman I met was in the women’s jail at do not believe in the existence of purgatory; they feel that their God and also to promote recovery in Alcoholics the same time as all of her seven sons were incar- deceased loved ones, if they lived a worthy life, are already experi- Anonymous (AA) or NA. At times, you do meet cerated. When her children were young, she was encing eternal beatitude. some who want to come out of the darkness and abandoned by an alcoholic husband. Since the Mass is an intercessory prayer (it re-presents the sal- change their hearts of stone and walk in the light One day I met Miguel. He told me he was vific acts of Christ in His death and resurrection and seeks to ap- of God. So we keep on going, keep on hoping there for robbery, which had a lot to do with his ply those merits to the deceased), one might suspect that Protes- and keep on praying for these prisoners. drug addiction. He had been living on the street tants would see this as unnecessary and could be offended if given as he had lost his family, work, etc., because of a Mass card. But I have never found that to be so; instead I have Sr. Angela is an Irish Columban sister working the drugs. found them consistently grateful. in Chile (columban.org). Which brings up still a third question: Can you have a Cath- olic funeral Mass for a non-Catholic? Here again the answer is InstItute of ChrIst the KIng sovereIgn PrIest “Yes,” under certain circumstances. Canon 1183.3 provides that t ranCIs de ales ratory a Catholic church funeral may be offered for baptized non-Cath- s . f s o olics “unless their intention is evidently to the contrary and pro- HOLY MASS vided that their own minister is not available.” Sunday: 8am Low Mass Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ 10am High Mass w/Choir gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York 12203. First Friday: 6:30pm High Mass w/Choir Confessions Daily Diocese of Ohio at Gravois in South St. Louis 314.771.3100 Jefferson City [email protected] The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 VIEWPOINT 9 Advent and waiting By Brett Robinson is changing domestic life. My oldest son is our inability to sit quietly in a room our cars or our dishwashers. There is an Catholic News Service never had regular screen time and he is alone. In a world of constant activity and implicit preference for that which gets My wife and I are now an incredible pianist and artist who productivity, it is no small act of rebellion things done faster. expecting our fifth loves woodworking and metalsmithing. to try and sit quietly in a room alone. We are a couple months away from child in February. He is a digital native in the alterna- Pope Pius XII said that society’s stress the birth of our son. We can’t wait for It’s been six years tive sense. He uses his digits, his fingers, on material progress has upset the bal- him to arrive, but we know God’s care- since we had a new- to create beautiful things that give him ance and harmony of man. He cautioned ful work of creation takes time. It’s not born in the house, satisfaction and pleasure. His music fills that someone who grows up in an atmo- the schedule we would pick, but that is so there are some the house and his art hangs on the walls, sphere that is centered on technology will partly due to the artificial expectations things we need to allowing the rest of us to share in that “inevitably discover that one whole part fostered by our environment. relearn about life pleasure. of his make-up ... is missing.” We are so thankful this waiting co- with a baby. Most Our other children have thankfully The ability to think, judge and act in incides with Advent because it helps pressing perhaps is the role that technol- followed suit by developing various ar- ways that are most fully human can be remind us of the patient waiting that ogy will play in our family life when the tistic and athletic interests, which are en- lost in a technological environment that God has ordained for all of creation. The new baby arrives. tirely analog experiences. But you can see favors particular ways of thinking, judg- Savior is not Siri. He does not obey our Six years ago our kids were much a difference among the ones who grew ing and acting that reflect the logic of the commands like our other technological younger. We had a newborn and three up with more screen time. They are less machines around us. genies. It is our obedience to God that kids under 8. Nobody looked at phones tolerant of being bored. We are expected to do things very brings us back into harmony with Christ or played on tablets. They just weren’t As many others have pointed out, quickly. A text message that is not an- in the midst of so much “progress.” part of our daily routine. Now we have boredom is the seedbed of creativity. If swered instantaneously is seen as a slight. a teenager who uses the computer for re- you don’t allow a space for boredom, the A work email that is not responded to Robinson is director of communications search and has his own Kindle for read- interior life of reflection, silence and cre- immediately is viewed as a lack of pro- and Catholic media studies at the Univer- ing and games. Our younger children are ativity has less room to grow. ductivity. We live in an environment dic- sity of Notre Dame McGrath Institute for granted screen time after homeschool- This sounds counterintuitive and tated by speed whether by our phones, Church Life. ing is over so that my wife can catch her maybe a little cruel. As a parent, it’s hard breath. to tell a child that their misery (their As a media studies academic, I have word, not mine) is good for the soul. Pas- REFLECTION been very conscious of how technology cal said that the source of man’s misery The time it takes An Advent born of hope By Mark Saucier By Effie Caldarola time when we accept Jesus. What’s the When men and women are trying to conquer addiction — and all its bad Catholic News Service point of this crazy season, this prepara- judgments, bad actions and bad outcomes — a punch bowl and urns of coffee It was a chilly tion, if we don’t think that this Jesus are all you will find at the Christmas party bar. March night in a whose birth we celebrate was the best The food, though, matched any Noel noshing. There was the mandatory small Midwestern thing that ever happened? What does it sausage and cheese, but also chicken wings, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, town. Maybe it was all mean if we’re not waiting for Him? and freshly baked desserts. windy, because in I had grown up Catholic on this side A royal feast compared to their recent prison cuisine. my memory the of the Second Vatican Council. But in After eating, how do you entertain 20 former inmates, users, liars and Great Plains are al- the rural area where I lived, Vatican II thieves? Maybe a Bible game will get the wingding swinging. ways windy. hadn’t yet taken root. My childhood im- They had to guess a book of Scripture and then recite a favorite passage to I had a room- age of God was frightening. Yes, God was win a prize. Their quotes were not the old standbys like John 3:16’s “For God and-board arrange- loving, but he had a brutal hell prepared so loved the world ...” or Psalm 23’s “The Lord is my shepherd.” ment in the tiny upstairs of an old lady’s for transgressors. My childhood confes- No, they quoted from Hebrews, Ecclesiastes and Matthew. house. She was sweet, but bordering on sions were full of angst, guilt, unhappi- A man offered “Iron sharpens iron.” He paused and then recited Proverbs senility. She was probably lonely and ness. 27 through “so a man is tested by the praise he receives,” with his audience wanted my company, but I didn’t par- This was long before the internet, and softly chanting, “Go. Go. Go.” ticularly enjoy hers and, at least initially, I realize now how woefully limited was One young woman, a newbie in our program, said only, “And Jesus wept.” wished I could be anywhere else. my Catholic catechesis. So, when I got She received the loudest cheer from her peers. Their own journeys to recov- I had graduated from a Jesuit universi- to college, I soaked in diverse ideas. I re- ery, and for some, their repeated attempts, all began there. ty the spring before and narrowly missed member, as a 17-year-old freshman, be- We cleared the center of the room. Our emcee brought out a ball, nearly out on a teaching job in a large Catho- ing struck by James Joyce’s description of two feet in diameter, filled with prizes suspended in miles of plastic wrap. lic school in the city. That was where I the Irish as “an unfortunate priest-ridden The object was to unroll as much as you could before the previous player wanted to be. But I needed a job and race.” threw doubles with a pair of dice. this small town Catholic school needed I left college thinking I must be ag- Of course, you had to wear big oven mitts. an English and history teacher. So, here I nostic but, remembering those images of It was wild and funny. What amazed me was the competitive intensity for was, seemingly at earth’s end. hell, I kept going to Mass just in case. pens, lighters or a cheap stocking cap. Advent began for me in that small This small town Catholic school was Still, when it was someone else’s turn, they spurred their opponent with upstairs bedroom. You might wonder brimming with religious sisters and em- shouts and groans. what a windy, lonely night in March has ployed two full-time priests. Most of We gave our gifts to the residents, most of which were much-needed to do with Advent. Advent, I think, can them were young and very kind to me. clothes. One woman, urged to don her tunic sweater, gave a sprightly wiggle be more than the few weeks before the They drew from me, slowly and in em- as she turned and looked over her shoulder. feast of Christmas, more than a liturgical bryonic stages, a new spirituality. They Referring to 1 Timothy, our director playfully admonished, “Women season, although of course it’s all of that, too were in the midst of change, growth should adorn themselves ... with modesty and self-control.” too. Advent can be an idea born of hope. and uncertainty in the turbulent wake of To which our fashion model replied, “I’m getting there, but I’m not Paul. Advent is the beginning. Advent is Vatican II. Nevertheless, they introduced My conversion takes time.” joyful expectation, when you accept that me to a Jesus I had never really met. At the end, a woman, maybe in her early 30s, hugged and thanked me. miracles happen, when you grasp what it So, on a night in March, as the school With tears glistening on her cheeks, she said, “I haven’t had this kind of means when we say we believe “in things Christmas in 20 years.” seen and unseen.” Mostly, Advent is the See CALDAROLA, page 18 No child should have to wait that long. 10 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 175th From page 1 Father Thomas Cusack, pastor of St. Stephen parish in Indian Creek, visited Edi- na and offered the commu- nity’s first Mass in a home. Historian Jeane Gilmore in 1974 noted that when the call for construction volun- teers went out in the sum- mer of 1844, “two-thirds of the men in Adair, Lewis and Scotland Counties were suf- ficiently motivated to answer the call, and not one man in 50 was unaware of what was going on in Edina.” Catholics and non- LEFT: Father Colin Franklin addresses the people from the or- nate, oaken pulput in St. Joseph Church in Edina during the Catholics spent three days parish’s 175th anniversary Mass in September. RIGHT: The al- bringing logs to the site and tar servers gather before Mass. — Photos by Jay Nies setting them in place, Ms. Gilmore wrote in The Legacy: younger priest, Father John struck down the oath require- The History of St. Joseph Catho- Powers, to Edina after Fr. By- ment. lic Church, Edina, Mo., “and rne retired. Fr. McMenomy was in- with more optimism than The 28-year-old oversaw dicted for officiating at a mar- foresight built a church that the building of a second, larg- riage but left the state before pers, inviting immigrants to ment west of the Mississippi was quite large for the number er church but eventually suc- he could be arrested. take advantage of the econom- River at that time. of Catholics in the area.” cumbed to the rigors of fron- His successor, Father David ic opportunities and strong The church’s soaring bell Money ran out before win- tier life and died. Phelan, was also indicted for Catholic community in Knox tower and steeple — 212 feet dows and interior furnishings The next pastor, Father Ber- preaching without taking the County, Missouri. from ground to cross — were could be installed. Mr. Early nard McMenomy, led the par- oath. The letters helped swell the completed in 1891. insisted on heading back to ish through the turmoil of the He bought an Edina news- population even more, justify- visit friends in Ohio and Ken- Civil War but moved to Iowa paper and turned it into a re- ing construction of the mas- Knowing, loving, serving tucky to raise money. after passage of the state’s 1865 gional Catholic paper called Most of the parishioners As the log church was be- Constitution. the Missouri Watchman, rag- More photos from were of Irish lineage, but ing completed, Father Denis That document included ing against such indignities this event have been the archbishop also sent Byrne, pastor of St. Patrick a requirement that all profes- as the Ironclad Oath. posted in The Catholic German-speaking priests to parish in Clark County, began sionals, including teachers Near the end of this pas- Missourian’s online assist the pastor in minister- traveling to Edina regularly to and ministers, take an “Iron- torate, he invited a group of ing to the smaller German offer Mass. clad Oath” of allegiance to the Sisters of Loreto of Nerinx, edition, www.cathmo. population. Archbishop Peter Richard Union before publicly engag- Kentucky, to open a Catho- com. Select “Photo On March 19, 1889, the Kenrick of St. Louis appointed ing in their work. lic academy for girls. Galleries” from the Feast of St. Joseph, Vener- him to be the Edina parish’s Archbishop Kenrick, in- Three of the sisters on the “Multimedia” tab on able Father Augustus Tolton first resident pastor in 1852. sisting that the privilege and faculty had been indicted for the menu bar. — a northern Missouri na- More immigrants from obligation of handing on the teaching without taking the tive, former slave and the Ireland, mostly refugees from Catholic faith comes from oath. sive church that now stands at Roman Catholic Church’s the potato famine, began set- God alone, instructed his A group of De LaSal- North Main and East Small- first black priest in the United tling in the area, and the par- priests not to take the oath. le Christian Brothers later wood streets. States — preached a mission ish quickly outgrew the log Many priests and ministers opened up a school for boys. Fr. Fitzgerald enlisted a in St. Joseph Church. church. were arrested and fined be- Both would eventually be master builder, Louis Weishar, Following Fr. Fitzgerald’s The archbishop sent a much fore the U.S. Supreme Court combined into a coed insti- to design the new church and lengthy pastorate came Fa- tution known as St. Joseph oversee its construction. ther Christopher Byrne, who School. Parishioners raised the would eventually serve as bish- Sisters of Loreto remained money, extracted the stone op of Galveston, Texas. on the faculty until 1973. and clay from the ground, He oversaw the construc- Their convent later served as fired the bricks and harvested tion of a new school building a regional catechetical center. the lumber locally. in 1906. The parish in 2004 converted Auxiliary Bishop Patrick J. The parish maintained a it into a state-of-the-art retreat Ryan of St. Louis — future grade school and high school Featuring the largest selection center, which remains in use. archbishop of Philadelphia — until 1954, then continued of tuxedos in Central Mo. blessed the cornerstone and set with grades 1 through 8. with over 300 exciting vest, cummerbund & tie “Cathedral of the North” it into place in 1873. Declining enrollment led combinations. The second church was al- Archbishop Kenrick dedi- to the closing of the school in Rentals ready snug when Father John cated the church in 1875. 1997. Groom’s tuxedo free with Fitzgerald arrived as pastor in The organ is believed to “We thank God and all those starting six paid rentals. at $8995 1868. have been built for the 1876 who helped make possible complete Before considering a larger Centennial Exposition in Phil- the long tradition of Catholic 573-634-7267 building, he convinced a gift- adelphia. Shipped to Missouri education our parish has been 236 East High Street, Downtown Jefferson City ed writer in the parish to send by railroad in 1885, it was re- www.samuelstuxedos.com letters to East Coast newspa- ported to be the largest instru- See ST. JOSEPH, page 15 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 11 150 women attend Advent by Candlelight in Tipton Advent by Candlelight was enjoyed by more than 150 women at St. Andrew School Gym in Tipton on Sunday, Dec. 8. The band Joshua 24:15 entertained the group with beautiful music containing inspi- ration and thoughtful lyrics for the season of Advent. This was the seventh year for the Advent by Candlelight event, which began as a special evening for women to gather togeth- er for a relaxing evening filled with prayer, reflec- tion, friendly conversation, delicious appetizers and sweet desserts. — Photos by Peggy Huhmann Pope blesses Nativity scene statues — signs of God’s love By Cindy Wooden not enough to believe in God; of our neediest brothers and “I’m giving you some home- came a bridge between God Catholic News Service it’s necessary to purify our faith sisters,” who deserve the care work,” he told them. “On and humanity, reconciling Vatican City each day.” of the Christian community. Christmas Day pause in prayer earth and heaven, restoring blessed hun- The Advent journey is about Nativity scenes were also on and, with the same awe of the the unity of the whole human dreds of figurines of the baby preparing “to welcome not the Pope’s mind Dec. 16 when shepherds, look upon baby Je- race,” the Pope said. “And to- Jesus — ranging from tiny a character from a fable, but he met members of Italy’s sus who came into the world day He asks you, too, to be lit- plastic figures to life-sized stat- the God Who calls us, gets us Catholic Action section for 11- to bring the love of God, Who tle bridges where you live. You ues — and encouraged chil- involved and Who makes us to 13-year-olds for his annual makes all things new. know there always is a need to dren to make sure they have choose,” he said. “The Baby ly- exchange of Christmas greet- “With His birth, Jesus be- build bridges, right?” Nativity scenes at home. ing in the manger has the face ings with them. After reciting the Angelus prayer Dec. 15, the third Sun- day of Advent, Pope Francis Seasonal reminders did the traditional blessing of the “bambinelli,” or statues of the infant Jesus, for children The mark of excellence to put in mangers at home, at for five generations. school and in their parishes. “Raise the statues up,” the 302 South Fifth Pope told the children. “I bless Hannibal, Missouri them from my heart.” 573.221.8188 • www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com Pope Francis then quoted © 2018 The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc from his new apostolic letter on the meaning and impor- tance of the creche: “The Na- RETIREMENT SALE tivity scene is like a living Gos- Mention this ad for pel. ... 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DIOCESE OF JEFFERSON CITY 2207 W Main | PO Box 104900 Have you already remembered your Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900 parish or school in your estate plans? diojeffcity.org Please let us know! 14 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 VISIT From page 1 (Matthew 3:2). “Regardless of Residents of the Moberly our situation, the Kingdom of Correctional Center and God is here and now,” Deacon outside visitors from St. Hill continued. “As followers Pius X parish in Moberly and disciples of Jesus Christ, pray the Mass with Bishop W. Shawn McKnight in the we try as hard as we can, with prison chapel on Dec. 8, the the help and the grace of God, Second Sunday of Advent. to imitate His Son, to show — Photos by Jay Nies love, to show forgiveness, to show compassion.” teaches, and proclaims to be Bishop McKnight gave them revealed by God.” Holy Communion and called In unity with the whole down a blessing from God. Church, the bishop then im- One of the men said he felt plored God to seal them with the Holy Spirit reach into his the Holy Spirit. heart, filling him with joy and He anointed them with Sa- peace. cred Chrism, saying: “Be sealed The man prayed for his fam- with the Gift of the Holy Spir- ily back home to have the same it. Amen. Peace be with you.” experience whenever they re- He then invited everyone ceive the sacraments. forward to exchange a sign of He said he looks forward to peace with the newest Catho- worshiping God with them to- lics. gether some day. believe this is Jesus Christ, I derstanding, counsel, fortitude, be sealed, completed and believe He died for our sins, piety and fear of the Lord. strengthened with this second Sent forth “I believe” and I will try to live as a disci- Through the anointing of outpouring of the Holy Spirit Right before the end of At Mass in the chapel, Bish- ple of Jesus Christ!’” the dea- the Holy Spirit, the Father of upon you,” he told them. Mass, Deacon Hill called for- op McKnight was to welcome con told them. that long-awaited Messiah be- The bishop urged the men ward an MCC resident who three of the residents into full stows those same gifts on His to be lifelong witnesses to the was going home that week, as communion with the Church “What you have received” people for the purpose of build- Good News of Jesus Christ, most of them eventually will. — receiving their Profession Bishop McKnight said Ad- ing up His kingdom on earth. leading other people to Him The man’s fellow Catholics of Faith, confirming them and vent is a time to celebrate the Speaking to the three candi- and His Church through word gathered around him, placing giving them their First Holy Second Coming of Christ. dates for full communion in the and deed, just as fellow Catho- a hand on his shoulder as Dea- Communion. “We look forward to His Church, Bishop McKnight said lics had done for them. con Hill led them in prayer: He first heard more residents’ return in glory because we also they were about to be sealed “You are challenged to bring “We ask You to bless him, his confessions in a room off to the celebrate His birth in time,” with that same Spirit, “when others to the table of the Lord family and all that he does in side of the chapel while about the bishop said. “And in a spe- you shall be anointed with the by showing the beauty of the Your name.” 60 people — prison residents cial way, we await His coming Holy Spirit through the laying Catholic faith in the mercy and Bishop McKnight said he is and volunteers from St. Pius X on this very altar to us today on of hands and the anointing charity of Christ,” he said. proud and grateful for all that parish who regularly visit them in the Eucharist — the gift of with Holy Chrism oil.” The bishop reminded them the deacons and laypeople of — prepared for Mass. His very Self.” He reminded them that the that God freely bestows His St. Pius X parish do to help “What the bishop is going Bishop McKnight said Ad- supernatural gift of the Holy mercy on His elect specifically the men in the prison maintain to give you, what God is going vent, the Sacraments of Ini- Spirit is not merely for the in order for them to do the their connection with Christ to consecrate is truly the Body tiation and the Holy Eucharist salvation of our own souls — same for others. and His Church. and Blood of Jesus Christ,” are all intimately linked with “That is what Baptism is for!” “All of our past sins against He said hearing confessions, Deacon Hill reminded every- the Holy Spirit. — but also to enrich their God and one another have offering Mass and welcom- one present. “It’s not a symbol, The Old Testament prophet natural gifts and talents for the been nailed to the cross,” he ing new members into such a it is not a sign, it is truly the Isaiah told of God’s plans to send mission of the Church. said. “So now is the time for us tightly-knit community, made Body and Blood of Christ.” the Messiah — His Anointed “The journey of faith in Je- to practice the mercy we have him feel like a parish priest “The amen you say back to One — Who would possess the sus Christ, already begun in received.” again. the bishop means, ‘I believe! I gifts of wisdom, knowledge, un- you with your baptism, shall “It’s very good for my own “Be sealed” heart to be here,” he said. By name, the bishop summoned Holy ground the candidates for Moberly parishioners Joe confirmation toand Mary Knaebel said the stand before him MCC chapel is an oasis of and the altar. peace and holiness for men of Together, they many faith traditions. prayed the Nicene Mrs. Knaebel encourages Creed with the rest the men to spend as much time of the congregation. in the chapel as they can. Each of the three “This is a good place to be, then individually away from all the nonsense and made a profession negative activity they encounter of faith: “I believe on the yard,” she said. “They LEFT: A resident of the Moberly Correctional Center (MCC), a minimum- and medium-security state and profess all that have a wonderful chaplain and prison in Moberly, proclaims a reading during Mass with Bishop McKnight. RIGHT: Three newly the holy Catholic initiated Catholics join Bishop McKnight at the altar after Mass. Church believes, See MOBERLY, page 19 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 15 ST. JOSEPH From page 10 blessed with,” parishioner Cel Dorian stated at the time.

“Not today!” The decades have made St. Joseph parish a smaller, tighter community than it was in the late 1800s. The people still take seri- ously the preservation of their soaring church building, which can be seen from anywhere in town and from miles away. A massive, four-year resto- ration project was almost fin- ished when a fire broke out in an area above the sacristy on Aug. 15, 2013, the Solem- LEFT: Dot Kriegshauser proclaims a reading during the St. Joseph parish Jubilee Mass. RIGHT: Father Colin Franklin nity of the Assumption of the visits with singers and accompanists Kyle, Natalie and Jim Clark before Mass. Blessed Virgin Mary. An extra layer of sheetrock upon our ancestors’ devotion bad.” eration in her family to call St. Universal Church applied during the renovation and good works,” he said, “so Mr. Clark oversaw the 2010 Joseph parish home. Father Paul Clark, associate helped contain the fire. that everyone in the territory renovation of the church and She believes 175 years is a pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Adorning the wall between of this parish may experience the 2013-15 restoration after milestone well worth celebrat- parish in Columbia and part- the sacristy and the sanctu- the Catholic Church in Knox the fire. ing. time chaplain at Fr. Tolton Re- ary is an image of the Blessed County as a center of charity He described his fellow “I think that together, we’ve gional Catholic High School Mother. and mercy.” parishioners as “good, hard- influenced a lot of people in in Columbia, grew up in Edina “It was her feastday, and she working, dependable salt-of- all that time, hopefully by our and went to St. Joseph School was like, ‘Nope. You’re not get- “Generation to generation” the-earth people.” faithfulness, our example,” she before it closed. ting past me. Not today,’” said Fr. Franklin thanked God He said their faith is evi- said. His parents, Jim and Kyle neighbor and lifelong parishio- “for the great gift of this parish, dent in how they worship Clark, were always active ner Dot Kriegshauser. this community and the mis- God and look out for each in the parish — his mother The nearby Knights of Co- sion that You have entrusted other. particularly in adult ministry lumbus Hall served as a tempo- to us.” He believes that God and outreach to the elderly rary church while parishioners “We ask You to bless our ef- worked with firefighters to and homebound, his father as worked with insurance adjust- forts,” he prayed, “that we may contain the fire and prevent director of the choir. ers, diocesan advisors and con- be good stewards of the gifts it from engulfing the entire “I think that was a huge tractors to erase the damage. You have given us and may be church. influence on me — the encouraged in serving You and “There literally were no whole idea of service, of giv- “Wise investor” proclaiming the Gospel.” lathe or studs or anything ing your talents back to the Bishop McKnight pointed Deacon Berry has been a wooden left behind that Church and back to the God out at the jubilee Mass that the permanent deacon at the par- wall,” he noted. “In a signifi- Who gave you the gifts in the people of St. Joseph parish are ish for almost 25 years. He said cant area, the only thing left first place,” said Fr. Clark. a temple of the Lord. that in sickness and in health, was plaster, and if it had bro- He believes the 175th an- “This magnificent edifice is his fellow parishioners have ken through that, we would niversary is a celebration for the sacramental representation buttressed him and his wife, have lost it all.” the whole diocese, because of the presence of God and Marianne, with prayer. all parishes are part of one His Church, the people, in this He believes the way the peo- Head of household local Church. community,” the bishop assert- ple came together and worked “I’ve known people here “It’s good for everyone, ed. “St. Paul challenges us to to restore the church after the who would make good especially young people, to build upon the foundation of fire “speaks volumes to the type saints,” said Anne Gramling see that there are communi- what our ancestors in the faith of people we have in our par- who taught at the old St. Jo- ties in our diocese that have have built.” ish.” seph School for almost 20 been thriving since long, Bishop McKnight asserted It testifies to a solid founda- years. long before we were born,” that Fr. Tolton’s 1889 visit tion of faith and commitment “God is right at the cen- he said. — and the courage it took “which has been passed down ter of all of this,” she said. “I He said it’s not just a mat- to invite him — is an impor- from generation to generation, know He is.” ter of geology, geography or tant part of the parish’s spiri- which is the way it should be,” After the jubilee Mass and Ms. Kriegshauser has never parish affiliation. tual patrimony and should be he said. reception, a group of parish- lived more than two doors “The word ‘universal’ keeps taught to each new generation ioners and friends gathered in away from church. coming to me,” he said, “and of children. Hardworking and dependable the Parish Education Building Growing up, she and her it’s not just our Church across He pointed out that St. Cheryl Hayes, who grew up for fellowship and memories. sister would help their dad the world. It’s a Church that Joseph parish has been abun- in nearby Baring and joined They watched a slideshow ring the bells before Mass ev- exists throughout time, and we dantly blessed throughout the St. Joseph parish over 50 years of wedding, school, Christ- ery Sunday. are all connected historically past 175 years. ago, said she loves the camara- mas, historical and other pho- Now she assembles the par- back to Christ’s Apostles. “God is a wise investor,” the derie among the people. tos. ish bulletin each week and “What we celebrate will bishop noted. “And He expects a “God is right at the fore- Parishioner Betty Jo Gon- maintains the Facebook page. continue when we’re in heav- good return on His investment. front of every bit of it,” she nerman noted that her grand- “We’re a family,” she said, en,” he asserted, “when we’re “May our generation build said, “in the good, even in the daughter is the seventh gen- “and this is home.” all finished and united.” 16 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019

Yuletide finery with mu- State, “A Christmas Carol” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 sic, tours and spectacular in the historic ambiance decorations (abbr.). of the ____ Rock Lyceum 12 13 14 15 16

31. Moon of Jupiter. Theatre might be a special 17 18 19 ACROSS 33. Mt. Rushmore initials. Christmas treat. the 34. The Country Club Plaza 71. Is the North Pole really in 20 21 22 23 24 in KC began Christmas Mo.? A close replica with Diocese decorations in 1925 with animals, a maze, ____ 25 26 27 28

a single strand of lights trains, etc. can be found at 29 30 31 32 33 over a store entrance. Now The North Pole at Union a 15-block area with 150 Station in St. Louis. 34 35 36 37 38 stores dazzle bright for 72. # of ladies dancing in “The Christmas ____. Twelve Days of Christ- 39 40 41 42 43 44 By Father Don Antweiler 37. Fee-fi-____-fum. mas” song. ACROSS 39. It can be attached to photo 45 46 47 48 49 50

1. Christmas celebrations/ or phono. DOWN 51 52 53 traditions/activities 42. Prefix for teem or crow. 1. Mary was made worthy to abound across Mo. in the 43. Color of Rudolph’s nose. be the mother of Jesus by 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Christmas ____. This puz- 45. In civil rights law, short for being conceived without zle mentions at least a few. equal opportunity. ____. 61 62 63 64 65

6. Related to St. or Dr. 46. Suffix for Christ. 2. “The Lord said to us at 66 67 68 69 8. Drive in fast food restau- 48. Letters for Narcotics Horeb, ‘You have stayed rant. Anonymous. here long ____ at this 70 71 72 12. Cross letters. 49. “__ __ Christmas would mountain. Leave here…’” 13. Favorite Christmas des- hurry up,” cried the boy! (Deuteronomy 1:6-7). serts in ____ include plum (2 wds.) 3. Ice rinks in KC (Crown ____ de la Cite. fore Christmas.” pudding and mincemeat 51. Lover’s ____; e.g., a park Center Terrace — outdoor 11. One of Santa’s reindeer. 44. Short for Diana. tarts. and great viewpoint just rink in a shopping com- 14. The __-__ is made up of 47. ____ obstat; in Latin, 16. Common winter virus. south of Hannibal over- plex), St. Louis (Steinberg 55 unions representing 12 nothing hinders; Catholic 17. “The irstF ____”; Christ- looking the Mississippi in Forest Park — largest million members. certification that a book mas carol. River. outdoor rink in the Mid- 15. Washington, __.__. contains nothing opposed 18. In 1917, at Christmas, a 52. Shorthand for eight par- west), or in Jefferson City 21. Successor of the prophet to faith or morals. KC stationary store ran out ishes in our diocese named (Washington Park Ice Elijah (1 Kings 19:16-21). 50. Dead or Red. of the customary white- for the dogma of the Im- ____) might provide a fun 22. 2 p.m. on a sundial. 53. Wife of Mr. Dithers. tissue wrapping paper and maculate Conception. Christmastime activity. 23. Note between mi and sol. 55. Sow ____; pig food. substituted “____ French 54. Bats navigate their way in 4. Mo.’s ____ Dollar City is 24. Pollution control agency. 57. Sailor’s greeting. paper.” This new holiday the dark through ____lo- regularly hailed as one of 27. St. Charles, Mo.’s cel- 58. A type of golf club. wrap was a hit and next cation. the best Christmas desti- ebrated Main Street has 59. Technology that replaced year this Hall brother’s 56. The Polar Express is a 1985 nations in the country — many activities through- the cassette tape. stationary store designed story, and 2014 movie, 6.5 million lights, 1,000 out Christmastime includ- 60. The nchantedE Lights and sold a line of it locally. about a ____ trip to San- Christmas trees with the ing illuminated nighttime Display at the ____ of the The growing store became ta’s North Pole. It comes nightly Holly Jolly Christ- ____ rides decked out in Ozarks features 200 ani- Hallmark. alive in the popular one- mas Parade with musi- holiday décor. mated Christmas scenes 19. Abbr. for episode. hour ride on the Branson cal floats illuminated by 28. One of Santa’s helpers. and tree decorations; also 20. The mayor planned to Scenic Railway with a gift- 200,000 lights. 29. “And suddenly there was in Laurie, the Shrine of ____ a plaque marking the giving Santa, carolers, & 5. Letters for the Tarheel a multitude of the heav- St. Patrick’s grounds has 150th anniv. of the town’s hot chocolate and cookies. State, the home of mythi- enly host with the ____... 4,000 strands of lights and annual Christmas parade. 61. ____ only he had not gone cal Mayberry. saying: Glory to God in family activities like rein- 23. Santa ____; oldest capital down that road. 6. Genetic material. the highest and on earth deer petting and ginger- in the U.S. 63. “…like a landowner who 7. In 1925, a St. Louis Mo. peace…” (Luke 2:13). bread house building. 25. Original Irish language. went out…to ____ labor- ____ troupe was known 32. Our family would ____ 61. I’ll be there __ __ jiffy (2 26. Joseph and Mary ____ ers for his vineyard,” (Mat- as the Mo. Rockets. They presents on Christmas Eve wds.). with the infant Jesus from thew 20:1). toured New York City and and then go to Midnight 62. ____ trees are appropri- the murderous clutches of 65. Jeremiah & Kari Scull in 1932 became the Rock- Mass. ately used for Christmas Herod by fleeing to Egypt. have raised a small ____ ettes at Radio City Music 35. “Joy to the World” is the trees because they are ev- 29. Sound of relief, content- of reindeer since 2014 Hall. They are esp. noted most published Christmas ergreens, symbolizing the ment or understanding. at their Show-Me Rein- for their Christmas shows. hymn in North Am. It was ever-present love of God. 30. At Christmas, the historic deer farm in Robertsville, Until 2015, they had a written in 1719, and based 64. Abbr. for the 19th book of mansions at Newport in Mo. Almost every day at touring company that fre- on ____ 98:4-8. the Bible. this State are decked out in Christmastime they take quently stopped at Bran- 36. Some items that can be fun 67. The Cong. of the esurR - pairs to tree lightings, fes- son. to ____ for Christmas in- rection (____) is a male tivals, private parties, and 8. “…but only ____ the clude Christmas stockings, Catholic religious order, parades. word and my soul shall be tree skirts and Christmas founded in 1836, with 66. This early Catholic bishop, healed,” —from the Com- ornaments. missions in 16 countries. patron saint of children, munion Rite of the Mass. 38. ____kosh B’Gosh; chil- Their main charism is pro- legendary in his generous 9. The huge arkM Twain dren’s clothing brand. viding & improving reli- gift-giving, gave rise to our National Forest (____) 40. ____ vs. Wade; infamous gious education. 301 Monroe Supreme Court decision. 68. Three of these make up a Jefferson City modern Santa Claus. in southern Mo. covers 41. “…the stump of a ____ he Santa’s laugh. (573) 635-6101 69. Okie dokie. 1,491,840 acres. 70. Even with the many local 10. Notre Dame Cathedral in held tight in his teeth and 69. The orthN Pole is ____ and professional Christ- Paris actually sits on an is- the smoke it encircled his top of the world. Charles Prather • Rick Prather head like a wreath...” — Tom Kummer mas shows around the land in the Seine River, the from “‘Twas the Night Be- ANSWERS on page 19 The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 17 Nativity in the State Capitol By Jay Nies Carols and hymns and the light of the Word Made Flesh ra- diated for two hours It’s our honor to care in the Missouri State not just for you... but for Capitol during this your loved one, too year’s Nativity at the Capitol event, held on Dec. 12 in the Capitol Rotunda. The Columbia 40 Days for Life cospon- sored the event, which included the promi- nent display of a large- scale Nativity scene. The Helias Catholic High School choir closes out the second “It was an after- hour of this year’s Nativity at the Capitol event, held on Dec. 12 noon celebrating the in the Capitol Rotunda. — Photos by Jay Nies real ‘reason for the Season,’” stated Kathy Forck, coordinator for Columbia 40 Days for Life. It included prayer and Scripture reading by Missouri residents, and vocal and in- Alan Anz, M.D. Parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes strumental music performed by students from eight local Specializing in adult schools, including: Blair Oaks hip & knee pain For an appointment call and St. Stanislaus schools in (573) 876-8158 Wardsville; Our Lady of the Kent, Christy and Kyle Trimble Snows School in Mary’s Home; www.columbiaorthogroup.com St. Francis Xavier School in Taos; Immaculate Conception Supplying ice for parish picnics, weddings School, St. Peter Interparish and any occasion you might have. School, St. Joseph Cathedral School, and Helias Catholic Call us today! High Schools, all in Jefferson City. HILKE’S Pianist Annie Skelton, flut- Two locations offering burial, cremation and funeral planning ist Ada Skelton and vocalist ICE 3210 North Ten Mile Drive | Jefferson City, MO | Phone: 573-893-5251 Eva Jones provided additional Freeburg, Mo. 1941 Highway 63 | Westphalia, MO | Phone: 573-455-2338 music. Rev. Greg White, former 573-744-5500 Cole County sheriff, served as moderator and master of cer- emonies. Judy Bax of the Missouri Are you interested in Nativity Scene Committee or- ganized the event and provided strengthening your bonds as YOU ARE BORN the Nativity scene for the dis- a family, deepening your play. A MAN. Since the display is privately faith in the Catholic Church, funded and sponsored without and working with like-minded YOU BECOME any government aid or endorse- men to help support your ment, it is fully protected under A KNIGHT. the First Amendment of the church and community? U.S. Constitution. “We are very pleased to be exercising our First Amendment If so, please consider joining the Why Join? rights by expressing our reli- Knights of Columbus. gious faith in public,” said Mrs. Lead with Faith… Bax. “It is an honor to celebrate Christmas with a nativity scene Protect Your Family… in the Missouri State Capitol.” www.kofc.org/joinus Serve Others… More photos from this event Defend Your Values... have been posted on The Catho- lic Missourian’s online edition at: Charity ♦ Unity ♦ Fraternity ♦ Patriotism www.cathmo.com 18 THINGS TO DO The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019

Fundraisers & Jan. 9 Jan. 7 Retreats & Youth & Social Events Columbia, Catholic Charities Linn, Seeking Christ for our Na- Spiritual Renewal Young Adults Refugee Resettlement Pro- tion Mass, 6:30 pm, St. George Dec. 31 gram Orientation, 5:30-7 pm, Church Jan. 3-5 Dec. 21 Cuba, K of C New Year’s Eve 916 Bernadette Drive Jan. 11 Moberly, Engaged Encounter Mexico, Young adult Day of party to benefit Missouri -Spe Cedron, Christmas season Weekend, St. Pius X Church, Recollection, for ages 18-35, cial Olympics, 6 pm, for info Jan. 10, 18 Mass, 2 pm, Assumption Church for info or to register, visit dio by the Institute of Christ the and tickets visit cubakofc.org; Jefferson City, “Confirmed in jeffcity.org/marriage-prepa King, 10 am-4 pm, St, Brendan Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the the Spirit: New policy, best prac- Jan. 21 ration/ or call (573) 635-9127 Church Snows NCYC New Year’s Eve tices and practical resources Mary’s Home, Seeking Christ dance; Wien, St. Mary of the for Confirmation,” 9 am-3 pm, for our Nation Mass, 6 pm, Our Angels parish “Ringing in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memo- Lady of the Snows Church ’20s” New Year’s Eve dance, rial Catholic Center, for info or 8:30 pm-12:30 am to register visit diojeffcity.org/ registration-workshops/ Jan. 5 Columbia, Our Lady of Jan. 11 Lourdes Contemporary Group Moberly, “Confirmed in the “Farewell to Christmas” con- Spirit: New policy, best prac- cert, 3-4 pm, free-will offering tices and practical resources ATTENTION to benefit One Call Institute; for Confirmation,” 9 am-3 pm, Parishes and Knights Councils... Jefferson City, “Bells of Christ- St. Pius X parish, for info or to mastide” ecumenical hand- register visit diojeffcity.org/ Lent will be here before you know it — bell choir concert, 3-5:30 pm, registration-workshops/ Cathedral of St. Joseph Ash Wednesday is on February 26! Jan. 14 Jan. 11-12 Westphalia, “Let’s Talk Faith,” Plan now to get space reserved in The Catholic St. Martins, St. Martin parish Women’s Ministry discussion on Missourian for your pre-Lent and Lenten FISH FRY ads!! “Blest Art” sale, after all Masses Angels, 6:30-8 pm, K of C Hall, for info visit diojeffcity.org/wo Publication dates — February 21, March 6, Jan. 18 mens-ministry/ March 20, and April 3 Fulton, St. Peter K of C La- dies Auxiliary annual Candle- Jan. 20-24 light Lasagna Dinner, 6-8 pm; St. Meinrad, IN, 11th Annual SPACE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the National Winter Chant Con- Snows parish Shiloh Dance, 10 business days prior to publication date ference, St. Meinrad Seminary 7:30-11:30 pm, school gym and School of Theology, for Contact Kelly at 573-635-9127 or [email protected] info or to register, visit saint Jan. 22 meinrad.edu/continuing-for Sedalia, K of C Family Night mation/chant-institute/ Buffet, 4-7 pm

Jan. 26 Jan 22-25 Frankenstein, St. Mary School Washington DC, Annual March Archery Breakfast, 7-10:30 am for Life pilgrimage, for info call (573) 635-9127 or email khart Fall Cursillo weekends [email protected] Men’s Cursillo #68, held at Meetings & St. Pius X in Moberly on Oc- Jan. 23 tober 24-27, include: (front Conferences Columbia, Cursillo School of row) Deacon Mike Beren- dzen, Deacon Ray Purvis Jan. 2 Leaders, 7-8 pm, Our Lady of Lourdes parish’s Flanagan Hall (Assistant Spiritual Direc- Columbia, Area Ultreya for tor), Deacon Bill Seibert, Fr. Cursillo, 7 pm, Our Lady of Greg Oligschlaeger (Spiri- Lourdes parish’s Flanagan Hall Liturgical tual Director), Ron Dunn, Brett Witte, Dan Kliethermes, Jan. 7 Dec. 21 Mexico, Solemn High Mass in Craig Johnston, Jack Pretz, Moberly, Area Ultreya for Cur- and Ken Schroeder; (back sillo, 6:30 pm, St. Pius X parish the Extraordinary Form, 11:15 am, St. Brendan Church row) Russ Kennison, Ted undercroft Sander, Alan Norris, Al Fai- ella, Gary Winter, Dean Gregory, John Keener, David White, Bill Durbin, Clint Zuck, and CALDAROLA Bob Rieboldt. From page 9 Women’s Cursillo #76, held at St. Pius X parish year labored on, I surrendered. I discarded my faltering agnosticism in Moberly on November and, in some kind of act of faith whose words I no longer remem- 7-10, include: (front row) ber, I accepted Jesus. Deacon Ken Berry (As- I’m much older now. I’m not sure how well I’ve gotten to know sistant Spiritual Director), this Jesus. I have friends who talk about casual conversations with Linda Bukalski, Brenda Peterson, Phyllis White, Him, but I often find myself sitting like a shy student in His class- Marilyn Broussard, Is- room. Or like the character in Flannery O’Connor’s Wise Blood, maela (Mayla) Pilsudski, seeing Jesus dart from tree to tree, “a wild ragged figure” in the back Judy Wilkerson and Fr. of my mind. Paul Clark (Spiritual Di- Nevertheless, despite me He’s been faithful. Meister Eckhart, the rector); (second row) Gretchen Gregory, Carmen Mostek, Lisa Berendzen, Glenda Hin- medieval mystic, said, “We are all meant to be mothers of God ... richs and Melissa Massman; (back row) Maggie Johnston, Beth Ann Keener, Jamie Thies, for God is always needing to be born.” May God be born in and Susan Stolwyk, Beth Schroeder, Mary Wideman, Becky Sander, Deb Gerecke and Janet from each of us this Advent. Brown. The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 PEOPLE 19

Anniversaries Baptisms Deaths Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Judy Gehrken, Edward H. Wheatley, Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Sister Mary Carine Dirkers, 94 — of the Timothy J. Woolridge Kenny & Doris Kempf, 66 years Gabrielle Sairreh, Carina Yar School Sisters of Notre Dame, whose Jerry & Loretta Quinlan, 66 years teaching assignments included St. Hannibal, Holy Family — Sue Artnzen John & Ruth Hoff, 61 years Jefferson City, Immaculate Conception Peter Interparish School in Jefferson Kenneth & Beverly Nichols, 57 years — Theodore Lee Brondel, son of City — on Nov. 19. The Mass of Jefferson City, Immaculate JD & Gretchen Twenter, 51 years Nathan & Megan Brondel; Harvey Christian Burial was celebrated Conception — Margaret B. Benne, James & Theresa Innes, 43 years Anton Hall, son of Patrick & Jordan on Nov. 26 in the School Sisters of Frederick P. Straub Sr. Steve & Jane Brengarth, 41 years Beach; Margaret Elaine Rackers, Notre Dame motherhouse chapel in Scott & Peggy Fenical, 41 years daughter of Eric & Brandi Rackers; Lemay, near St. Louis. Jefferson City, St. Peter — Mary Patricia Kenny & Terri Nordmeyer, 41 years Maxwell Edgar Schnieders, son of Prenger Tom & Juanita White, 41 years Brian & Margaret Schnieders Sister Teresa Shea, 102 — of the Sisters Chris & Beth Vonderahe, 34 years of St. Joseph of Carondelet, whose Linn, St. George — Melvin D. Wolfe Joe & Elaine Green, 32 years Kirksville, Mary Immaculate — Lucas teaching assignments included St. Joseph & Gigi McAreavy, 28 years Alan Sweet, son of Jake & Catie Patrick School in Rolla — on Nov. 12, Loose Creek, Immaculate Conception Matt & Stephanie Adams, 27 years Sweet near St. Louis. The Mass of Christian — Sylvia Roling Greg & Lana Kempf, 26 years Burial was celebrated on Nov. 20 in Linn, St. George — Carter Thomas the Nazareth Living Center Chapel in Macon, Immaculate Conception — Brookfield, Immaculate Conception Brinker, son of Andrew & Jennifer Oakville. Louise Strobietto Todd & Darlene Gordon, 22 years Brinker; Presley Marie Klouzek, daughter of Nick & Brandy Klouzek; Irene M. Steffes, 86 — mother of Moberly, St. Pius X — Maurice J. “Moe” Dixon, St. Theresa Calvin John Sammet, son of Amy Deacon Gary Steffes, a deacon of Heddinghaus, Elmer Orscheln Jim & Shirley Wodohodsky, 58 years Sammet; Stella Rae Seifert, daughter the Jefferson City diocese who is of Matthew & Amanda Seifert; Jack serving in the Diocese of Springfield- Sedalia, St. Vincent de Paul — Anthony Freeburg, Holy Family Robert Terry, son of Curtis & Lisa Terry Cape Girardeau — on Dec. 14 in P. Mogilnicki, Robert Roe Paul & Nyla Bassett, 17 years Wien. The Mass of Christian Burial will Mexico, St. Brendan — Kaylie Vasquez be on Saturday, Dec. 21, at noon in Sweet Springs, Holy Family — Robert J. Lake Ozark, Our Lady of the Lake Cruz, daughter of Efren Vasquez & St. Mary of the Angels Church in Wien. Schnieders Bob & Kathy Cotter, 52 years Lelicia Cruz Ordaz; Anani and Yareli Cruz Jarquin, children of Teofilo Cruz Marshall, St. Peter Hernandez & Consuelo Jarquin Albert & Alice Markes, 66 years Vasquez; Abigail Rose McIntosh, Freddy & Julie Malter, 40 years daughter of James & Angela MOBERLY McIntosh; Louisa Jane Perkins, From page 14 Mexico, St. Brendan daughter of Matthew & Ashley Jules & Alice Willott, 51 years Perkins; Theodore Ray Schisler, son of Brandt & Kelsey Schisler one of the best programs in the state.” The residents discover that they must Moberly, St. Pius X In the 10 years since they became ac- share that love, sending ripples across Jim & Irene Tindle, 50 years Moberly, St. Pius X — William Ford tive in the Residents Encounter Christ the prison and beyond as the men are Dowling, son of Tyler & Katlyn (REC) renewal experience for prison released back into society. Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart Dowling Jeff & Aubrey Winkelman, 18 years residents, they’ve seen the number of Paul & Sue Scheulen, 33 years St. Martins, St. Martin — Ryland people attending the monthly REC fel- Go in peace Stegeman, son of Tyler & Kelsey lowships go from five or six to 50 or 60. Deacon Hill said it was a phenom- St. Martins, St. Martin Stegeman Those are people whose lives began to enal day for the men of the Moberly Ken & Kaye Meller, 52 years change when they encountered Christ Correctional Center. Unionville, St. Mary personally on a three-day REC retreat, “I think they’ve had a spiritual expe- Martin & Janet Schmidt, 54 years held regularly in prisons throughout rience they’ll remember for a long time, Elections Missouri. if not for the rest of their lives,” he said. Wooster, OH, St. Mary of the Each of those weekends requires Was the bishop right about there be- Immaculate Conception Jefferson City, Knights of Columbus about 20 to 25 outside volunteers. ing saints behind those gates? Joseph (formerly of St. Thomas) & Fr. Helias Council 1054 — Doug Dorothy (formerly of St. Elizabeth) Schneller, Home Association “Some of the men here have never “Most definitely!” said Deacon Hill. Lackman, 54 years chairman experienced love in their lives,” said Mr. Knaebel. “But on this retreat, they feel ***** St. James, Immaculate Conception — loved because there are 20 to 25 outside Here’s how two of the newly initiatated John Grgurich, new member, parish Birthdays pastoral council people who come in just because they Catholics at the Moberly Correctional want to be here with them and share Center reacted to Bishop McKnight’s visit: Brookfield, Immaculate Conception — God’s love with them.” John Burns, her 95th on Jan. 9 “It was a very emotional morning. 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Sedalia’s Sacred Heart High School choir performs at Crown Center in Kansas City on Dec. 4. — Photo from Sacred Heart School’s Facebook page ‘Give them something to eat’ Students from Holy Family School in Hannibal helps with Douglass Commu- nity Center’s food distribution opera- tion for people in need on Dec. 11. Each month, a grade at the school does Young members of Immac- service work at the ulate Conception parish in center. Loose Creek raise money — Photo from for their Lifeeteen activi- Holy Family School’s ties and community ser- Facebook page vice projects with the “St. Nick Night” event on Dec. 6. Indoor and outdoor ac- tivities included a live Na- tivity scene, a visit from St. Nick, “Legend of the Candy Cane,” cookie decorating, live music, caroling, “rein- deer games” and the Jesse Tree of Giving. Money given to the Jesse Tree helped Most wonderful time buy gifts for Bethesda House and Osage County Community Living. — Photos by Cara Smith

God of every nation and people ... when our need for a Savior was great, You sent Your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives He brings joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in St. Thomas get in the mood for Christmas. — From Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers — Photo from St. Thomas the Apostle School’s Facebook page The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 YOUTH 21 An angel speaks to Joseph in a dream By Jennifer Ficcaglia come upon her. will save His people from their Catholic News Service “You will conceive in your sins.” Joseph was a carpenter who womb and bear a Son, and you What the angel said to Jo- lived in Nazareth. He was a shall name Him Jesus,” Gabriel seph fulfilled an Old Testa- very devout and righteous man told Mary. “He will be great ment prophesy that God had who always obeyed God’s laws. and will be called Son of the revealed to His people through Although Joseph was not Most High, and the Lord God one of His prophets: “Behold, wealthy, he did come from will give Him the throne of the virgin shall conceive and a very important and well- David his father, and He will bear a Son, and they shall name known family. One of his rule over the house of Jacob Him Emmanuel.” Emmanuel ancestors was King David, forever, and of His kingdom means “God is with us.” the shepherd boy whom God there will be no end.” When Joseph woke up, he chose to become the ruler of Not long after he had de- did exactly as the angel had the Israelites during Old Testa- cided to divorce Mary, Joseph told him to do. Instead of di- ment times. had a dream. An angel of God vorcing Mary, he took her into Joseph was betrothed to spoke to him. his home and waited for Jesus a virgin named Mary. “Be- “Joseph, son of David, do to be born. trothed” means that Joseph not be afraid to take Mary and Mary were married, but baby. Joseph decided that, ac- he decided he would not make your wife into your home,” the Read more about it... they were not yet living togeth- cording to the law, he should a big fuss about divorcing her. angel said. “For it is through Matthew 1 er as husband and wife in the not remain married to her. What Joseph did not realize the Holy Spirit that this Child 1. What famous person was same house. Since he was such a good man, was that Mary had been visited has been conceived in her. She Joseph related to? One day, Joseph learned Joseph did not want to bring by the angel Gabriel, who told will bear a Son and you are to 2. To whom was Joseph be- that Mary was going to have a any shame or harm to Mary, so her that the Holy Spirit would name Him Jesus, because He trothed? Bible Accent There were several times warned him that King Herod not to return to Judea, because when God used dreams to wanted to kill Jesus and told it might not be safe. Instead, speak to Joseph, the earthly him to flee to Egypt with Mary Joseph brought his family to Saint father of Jesus. Three of those and the Baby. After the Holy Galilee to live in Nazareth. dreams were meant to help Family left for Egypt in the Spotlight protect the newborn Messiah night, Herod ordered all male St. Andre Bessette was born from harm. children up to 2 years old who in Canada in 1845. He lived Just before Jesus was born, lived in or around Bethlehem Trivia and worked in the U.S. for Joseph took Mary to his fam- to be killed. three years, returning to Canada ily’s home city, Bethlehem, the After Herod died, Joseph Why did in 1870. After he came home, city of David, to be counted in had another dream in which Joseph and he joined the Congregation a census. Mary gave birth to Je- an angel said, “Rise, take the Mary present of Holy Cross and lived in a sus there, and the new parents Child and His mother and go the Baby Jesus community near Montreal. He were visited by Magi who had to the land of Israel, for those at the Temple? served in many different roles, followed a star to where Jesus who sought the Child’s life are (Hint: Luke including as a doorman, barber, had been born. dead.” 2:22-24) gardener and janitor. He also founded a very popular healing

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Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) In the luminous, though A-III The Good Liar (R) Jumanji: the Next Level (PG-13) deliberately paced, drama “A Adults Hidden Life” (Fox Searchlight), Knives Out (PG-13) Midway (PG-13) writer-director Terrence Malick Terminator: Dark Fate (R) paints a striking and memora- The Two Popes (PG-13) ble portrait of Jagerstatter, one that will be especially prized by believing viewers. August Diehl and Valerie Pachner star in a scene from the Doctor Sleep (R) movie “A Hidden Life.” — CNS photo/Fox Malick focuses on the happy 21 Bridges (R) home life of his gentle protago- makes the most, “A Hidden consulted about his defiance L nist, played by August Diehl, Life” is beautiful both to look of the regime is ambivalent at Limited Adult sacrificed in order to be obe- at and to contemplate. Yet the best. Audience dient to his conscience. Moti- movie requires patience since it Bishop Fliesser of Linz (Mi- vated by his faith, Jagerstatter largely consists of scenes of or- chael Nyqvist) is noncommittal was determined not to take the dinary domestic activities and and, although Father Furthauer Queen & Slim (R) oath of loyalty to Adolf Hitler farming chores, many of them (Tobias Moretti), the pastor of Uncut Gems (R) that was demanded of all those overshadowed by the dread of their hometown of St. Rade- O drafted into the Wehrmacht what, at first, may lie ahead and gund, accompanies Fani on her Morally during World War II. Refusal later certainly does. last visit to Franz, he first coun- Offensive of the oath would ultimately Still, by a process of accre- sels the latter that he has a duty mean execution. tion, Malick succeeds in build- to the Fatherland and is later so Ratings are supplied by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Film Along with his much-loved ing a sturdy bridge of sympathy anxious to save his parishioner’s and Broadcasting Office. Visit www.usccb.org for current reviews. young daughters, Jagerstatter between the audience and the life that he advises him to take also would be leaving behind central duo as they live out the oath without meaning it. the Church. “A Hidden Life,” at her death, age 100, in 2013. his wife, Franziska, known as their doomed existence togeth- In a sign of the times, the which draws on the 2009 book The film contains mature Fani (Valerie Pachner), with er — an idyll interspersed with real Franz apparently specu- Franz Jagerstatter: Letters and themes, scenes of physical vio- whom he shared a deep spiritual drudgery. Thus by the time of lated, after their meeting, that Writings From Prison, edited by lence and an ambiguous por- and emotional bond and under Franz’s death, which Malick Bishop Fliesser might have Erna Putz, ends with her yearn- trayal of Catholic clergy. The whose influence he first became depicts with both deftness and feared that he was a Gestapo ing to be reunited with Franz, Catholic News Service classi- serious about his religion. So, as sensitivity, attentive moviegoers spy out to trick the into an eventuality that it is not pre- fication is A-II — adults and they wait for the possible news will feel the weight of his loss to saying something dangerous. sumptuous to trust transpired adolescents. that Franz has been conscript- the full. It is satisfying to record that ed, she too has to struggle with Malick — whose inter- Fani lived long enough to at- the radical consequences of the est in Christianity, broadly tend her husband’s beatifica- “The Two Popes” commitment she inspired. considered, is well-known — tion, an experience perhaps Primarily set amid the splen- celebrates Jagerstatter’s quiet unique in the long annals of is flawed but enjoyable dors of the Austrian country- heroism unreservedly. But his side, surroundings of which portrayal of the parish priest Glossy but highly specula- came to power in Argentina cinematographer Joerg Widmer and bishop the future martyr tive account of a visit to the following a 1976 coup d’etat, a On air Vatican by Cardinal Jorge Ber- subject about which they seem Mustard Seed goglio (Jonathan Pryce), the to imagine that they have ac- Sunday Scripture readings future Pope Francis, shortly quired a clarity and certainty Demolishing a Building? and reflections before the resignation of his that has evaded many others. Sundays, 10:06 am, KWIX- predecessor, Benedict XVI But when it comes to the AM 1230, Moberly (Anthony Hopkins). two pontificates, their bias is Sundays, 8 am, KRLL-AM Screenwriter Anthony Mc- more than apparent. 1420, California Carten and director Fernando Fine performances by the Contact Warren Prost Meirelles ill-advisedly try to leads and high production EWTN and other 1-800-769-5798 extol Francis by trashing Bene- values do not compensate ade- Catholic programming www.arsi-mo.com dict, presenting the latter as quately for a fast and loose ver- Covenant Radio Network doddering and detached from sion of recent Church history. broadcasts the realities of modern life. Themes requiring mature KHJR 88.1 FM, Jefferson City They counterbalance this discernment include scenes of Asbestos Inspection & KBKC 90.1 FM, Moberly somewhat with an extended se- violence, a few sexual refer- KEFL 91.5 FM, Kirksville quence of flashbacks showing ences, one mild profanity, and Abatement Services 94.7 FM, Columbia Jesuit Father Bergoglio’s quasi- a single crass term. Serving clients throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City since 1985 103.3 FM, Fulton collaborationist approach to The Catholic News Service with asbestos, lead, mold, and environmental services. K216GM 91.1 FM, Canton the brutal military regime that classification is A-III — adults. The Catholic Missourian December 20, 2019 23 WEBSITES From page 5 Daily Readings limited ‘next steps’ to getting vided by Blackbaud were very Sunday, Dec 22 Saturday, Dec 28 Friday, Jan 3 that data processed in a mean- helpful, and I appreciate the FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, 1 Jn. 2:29-3:6 ingful way.” help and support Ashley gave ADVENT MARTYRS Ps. 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 The new parish websites our parish,” said Mrs. Kraus. Is. 7:10-14 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2 Jn. 1:29-34 include a built-in feature al- “She took the time to look Ps. 24:1-3, 4ab, 5-6 Mt. 2:13-18 Rom. 1:1-7 Saturday, Jan 4 lowing visitors to fill out in- through all of our content and Sunday, Dec 29 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, reli- formation digitally, and store make recommendations that Monday, Dec 23 THE HOLY FAMILY OF gious (USA) that information so it can be helped us organize informa- St. John of Kanty, priest (comm) JESUS, MARY, AND 1 Jn. 3:7-10 exported into a useful format tion so that visitors to the site Mal. 3:1-4, 23-24 JOSEPH Ps. 98:1, 7-9 for the parish. can find things easily.” Lk. 1:57-66 Sir. 3:2-6, 12-14 Jn. 1:35-42 “So ‘Time & Talent’ infor- Mrs. Kraus appreciated Ps. 128:1-5 mation can be downloaded in Mrs. Wiskirchen’s support Tuesday, Dec 24 Col. 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Sunday, Jan 5 a spreadsheet and shared au- and feedback. 2 Sm. 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Mt. 2:13-15, 19-23 THE EPIPHANY OF THE tomatically with the relevant “It’s great to have a profes- Lk. 1:67-79 LORD offices or volunteers that can sional’s input on this but still Monday, Dec 30 Is. 60:1-6 reach out to parishioners to have the ability to make this Wednesday, Dec 25 SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE Ps. 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 THE NATIVITY OF THE OCTAVE OF THE Eph. 3:2-3a, 5-6 help them dive into the min- our own parish website,” said LORD NATIVITY OF THE LORD Mt. 2:1-12 istry, organization or volun- Mrs. Kraus. Vigil: Is. 62:1-5 1 Jn. 2:12-17 teer role they’re signing up Ps. 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Lk. 2:36-40 Monday, Jan 6 for on the form,” said Mrs. Beautiful expression Acts. 13:16-17, 22-25 1 Jn. 3:22-4:6 Wiskirchen. Mrs. Kraus, who was raised Mt. 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Tuesday, Dec 31 Ps. 2:7bc-8, 10-12a She called that kind of digi- Christian but did not become Night: Is. 9:1-6 SEVENTH DAY WITHIN Mt. 4:12-17, 23-25 tally facilitated collaboration Catholic until 35 years ago, Ps. 96:1-3, 11-13 THE OCTAVE OF THE “the sweet spot between being said the pre-loaded content Ti. 2:11-14 NATIVITY OF THE LORD Tuesday, Jan 7 ‘user friendly’ and ‘usable.’ for the parish websites is help- Lk. 2:1-14 St. Sylvester I, Pope (comm) 1 Jn. 4:7-10 “This could be a game- ful both to Catholics looking Dawn: Is. 62:11-12 1 Jn. 2:18-21 Ps. 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 changer for some parishes for a refresher on what they’ve Ps. 97:1, 6, 11-12 Jn. 1:1-18 Mk. 6:34-44 Ti. 3:4-7 who often feel a tension be- already been taught and non- Lk. 2:15-20 Wednesday, Jan 1 Wednesday, Jan 8 tween what they would like to Catholics who want to learn Day: Is. 52:7-10 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE 1 Jn. 4:11-18 accomplish in their parish and more about the faith. Ps. 98:1-6 HOLY MOTHER OF Ps. 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 the limitations of some of the Helen Osman, director of Heb. 1:1-6 GOD Mk. 6:45-52 technology available to them diocesan communications, Jn. 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 The Octave Day of Christmas currently,” she said. noted that the new websites Nm. 6:22-27 Thursday, Jan 9 contain a wealth of informa- Thursday, Dec 26 Ps. 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 1 Jn. 4:19-5:4 Ongoing support tion for Catholics and non- ST. STEPHEN, THE FIRST Gal. 4:4-7 Ps. 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17 After parishes complete Catholics alike. MARTYR Lk. 2:16-21 Lk. 4:14-22 their content development “Having a process built on Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 and implement it on their best practices and a template Mt. 10:17-22 Thursday, Jan 2 Friday, Jan 10 Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory 1 Jn. 5:5-13 website, the site is reviewed filled with standard content Friday, Dec 27 Nazianzen, bishops and doc- Ps. 147:12-15, 19-20 and any necessary revisions for our parishes allows our ST. JOHN, APOSTLE, tors of the Church Lk. 5:12-16 and additions are made. website visitors to experience EVANGELIST 1 Jn. 2:22-28 Multiple users can then be the diversity and unity of the 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Ps. 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Saturday, Jan 11 trained on the website’s capa- Catholic Church,” said Mrs. Jn. 20:1a, 2-8 Jn. 1:19-28 1 Jn. 5:14-21 bilities and functions, allow- Osman. Ps. 149:1-6a, 9b ing parish staff to collaborate The new websites “provide Jn. 3:22-30 appropriately with ease. a visually beautiful presenta- The Holy Father’s prayer Mrs. Wiskirchen has re- tion of the faith, as Bishop intentions for December: Sponsored by That every country take the ceived steady feedback from Robert Barron so often urges measures necessary to prioritize the parish website administrators parishes to do, while provid- future of the very young, especially at every stage of the process. ing a full expression of the those who are suffering. “Just like any new proj- Church’s teachings,” she said. The Holy Father’s prayer ect, a certain learning curve For more information on intentions for January: comes with using a new soft- the diocese’s work in this area, We pray that Christians, followers ware or technology,” she said, please send an email to: of other religions, and all people of communication@ goodwill may promote peace and “but many of them are mak- justice in the world. ing great headway on learning diojeffcity.org. how to use the user-friendly builder to publish their con- TERM & WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE | RETIREMENT ANNUITIES tent and are finding the pro- cess useful and relatively easy.” BUTZER Darlene Kraus, as the ad- ministrator for Ss. Peter & “Dependable service since 1926” Paul parish in Boonville, did HEATING  PLUMBING  AIR CONDITIONING the work of creating and mi- Mark E. 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THE 2019-2020 SEMINARIANS OF THE DIOCESE OF JEFFERSON CITY Thank you for your prayerful support this year Your meaningful gifts of time, talents and treasure have supported our seminarians this year spiritually and provided for many of their needs. The Vocations Office is grateful for your continued support during the second collection for Seminarians at your parish’s Christmas Masses.

WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE, Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City Father Christopher Aubuchon Father Joshua Duncan Director of Seminarians and Vocations Assistant Director of Vocations

Derek Hooper, Theology III Ryan Bax, Theology I Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City Christopher Hoffmann, Theology I Ben Klebba, College IV St. Vincent de Paul, Sedalia St. George, Linn Erick Chinchilla, College III Jacob Hartman, College II St. Mary, Milan St. Andrew, Holts Summit JohnPaul Werner, College I St. Michael, Steelville

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS AND FOR AN INCREASE IN VOCATIONS TO THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD IN THE DIOCESE OF JEFFERSON CITY!