From “sheep shed” Official appointments Page 2 to shoreside sanctuary Bp. McKnight on vaccines Page 3 Bishop McKnight will help R.I.P., Fr. James Calasara Page 4 celebrate the 75th anniversary of a parish whose mission is leading Sr. Francine to Joplin Page 5 an eclectic mix of newcomers and School Administrators Page 13 visitors to Christ. Page 6 Encouraging young artsts Page 20

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Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City celebrates 200th anniversary of statehood See related article on Page 10

By Jay Nies By accident or by providence, the bells of nearby St. Peter Church struck a two-note countermelody to the coda of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Dignitaries and rank-and-file Mis- sourians were gathered around the steps of the State Capitol in Jefferson City to celebrate their bicentennial of state- hood. “This is the day the Lord has made! Let us be glad and rejoice!” Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general for the Jefferson City diocese, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives and pastor of St. Michael Parish in Rus- sellville, proclaimed in the invocation, quoting Psalm 118. It was the 200th anniversary of the day President James Monroe signed legislation recognizing Missouri as the 24th state in the Union. Like all 73,049 days that came be- fore it, it was a moment in history. Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, “It took all of us, every single Mis- joins Gov. and Missouri State University Adjunct Professor James T. Gibson on the steps of the Capitol during the sourian for the past 200 years, to make Aug. 10 Statehood Day celebration marking Missouri’s 200th anniversary as the 24th state in the Union. — Photo by Jay Nies us who we are and to bring us to this day,” Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Wilson asserted. “It will Catholic school educators reminded take all of us to move Missouri into the future — our future — that will be as to seek God’s direction, promote discipleship bright as we make it, together.” By Jay Nies Other presenters included Father Stephen Jones, diocesan A place of promise A mother recently noticed her son kneeling next to his stewardship director and former president of Helias Catholic bed, praying intently. High School, and Donna Cori, nationally renowned Catho- Dr. Gary Kremer, executive director “I’m praying for Grandpa,” he told her. “My teacher said lic singer, songwriter and evangelizer. of the Missouri State Historical Society, that when your loved ones die, you need to pray really hard It was the memorial feastday of St. Teresa Benedicta of the called to mind an assertion by 19th-cen- to help them get to heaven.” Cross (Edith Stein), a gifted teacher who entered the Church tury Missouri statesman Sen. Thomas “That’s priceless!” Father Anthony Viviano told the Cath- after losing her faith and regaining it through relentless pur- Hart Benton that those who owned land olic school teachers and administrators of Osage and Maries suit of the truth. and cultivated the soil were “the chosen Counties. “She was open to God’s plan,” Fr. Viviano noted. “When of God” and their occupation “the most “What that teacher managed to instill is making a dif- you seek the truth, you’re eventually going to find holiness ference not only for that little soul but for the soul of his and God’s will for your life.” See BICENTENNIAL, page 15 Grandpa, as well,” he said. He reminded the educators that every person is called to Fr. Viviano, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Westphalia and be holy, with each being summoned to a specific place and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Folk, offered Mass and gave mission. Find us online at a reflection on Catholic educators’ unique and essential mis- “We need to continue to keep our minds open,” he said. CATHMO.COM sion. “We need to keep asking, ‘How can I serve the Lord? What and It was part of an Aug. 9 day of recollection and renewal in anticipation of a new school year. See EDUCATORS page 23 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021

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This TIME: 6 - 9 pm band Drop 1,000 children, with $21 feeding a child for horst to Director of Catholic appointment is effective from Dead Dan- an entire year at school. Cemeteries, and to continue July 31, 2021, until September gerous will perform the third annual free Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin plans to with Nursing Home Ministry 24, 2021. During this period, concert to benefit Mary’s Meals from 6 to 9 attend the concert and present a proclamation Deacon Deimeke’s ministry at p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, at Canterbury Hill for “Mary’s Meals Day” in Jefferson City that in Jefferson City. Winery, 1707 S. Summit Drive in Holts Sum- evening. St. Joseph Parish, Martinsburg, mit. Contact Michelle Keller, regional coor- These appointments are effec- the Mission of St. John, Lad- Donations will be accepted for Mary’s dinator for Mary’s Meals USA, at Michelle. tive September 1, 2021. donia, and Sacred Heart Par- Meals, an organization that provides life- [email protected] to reserve a table. ish, Vandalia is suspended. changing meals to some of the world’s poorest For information about Mary’s Meals, visit PRIEST children every day they attend school. marysmealsusa.org. Reverend Paul M. Hartley, Deacon Chet L. Zuck to Pastor of Immaculate Concep- parochial ministry at Our Lady Where to donate to help agencies tion Parish, Montgomery City, of Snows Parish, Mary’s Home, St. Patrick Parish, Jonesburg and to continue with ministry respond to the earthquake and Church of the Resurrec- at Sacred Heart Parish, Eldon, tion Parish, Wellsville, to med- effective September 1, 2021. Numerous organizations, response to the Haiti earth- 877-435-7277 from 8 a.m. to including Catholic agencies, quake. 11 p.m. Eastern; by mail: P.O. are accepting donations to •: Box 17090, Baltimore, Mary- Given at the Chancery this 18th day of August 2021. assist with their emergency online: crs.org; by phone: land, 21297-0303. •Catholic Medical Mission Board: cmmb.org Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. Pray for deceased priests •Caritas Internationalis: caritas.org Bishop of Jefferson City Aug. 28 — Fr. Thomas D. Sullivan, St. Cecilia, Meta (1977) •Catholic Charities of Sept. 2 — Fr. Herman J. Striewe, St. Joseph Home, Jefferson the Archdiocese of Miami: City (1966) ccadm.org. Mrs. Constance Schepers •Cross Catholic Outreach: crosscatholic.org. Chancellor •Food for the Poor: food- Holy Family forthepoor.org. 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distributed in the vaccines, that the Church has medically unfit for the vaccine. same country but accepted for many years the Every person who becomes health authori- use of the rubella (German extremely ill with COVID-19 ties do not allow measles) vaccine. (the vast number of whom are citizens to choose “It is important to note that unvaccinated) places an addi- the vaccine with the making of the rubella vac- tional burden on the health- which to be inoc- cine (or that of the new CO- care system, which in certain ulated) it is mor- VID-19 vaccines) does not cities, states and nations re- The moral responsibility ally acceptable involve cells taken directly mains at or near critical levels to receive CO- from the body of an aborted of overload, and an additional to be vaccinated VID-19 vaccines child,” the -chairs burden on health care person- that have used wrote. “Cells taken from two nel who are valiantly confront- Our world has been facing urgency, to encourage each cell lines from aborted fetuses abortions in the 1960s were ing this crisis. a health crisis for more than person who can get vaccinated in their research and produc- replicated in a laboratory to It is socially irresponsible a year now, unprecedented in to do so. Doing your part and tion process.” produce two cell lines that not to consider this fact when modern times. accepting your responsibil- To read the full document, can be reproduced again and making the decision about More than 4.3 million peo- ity is the quickest way to stop visit vatican.va/content/vati again, indefinitely. To make getting the vaccine. ple have died from the coro- the suffering and return to our can/en.html Further navirus COVID-19 outbreak, usual activities. and search “I write again, this time with urgency, consider- and we have seen a resurgence The moral aspects of the “vaccine mo- to encourage each person who can get ation must in cases in our diocese this vaccine have been thoroughly rality.” vaccinated to do so. Doing your part also be given summer. examined by the Catholic Likewise, and accepting your responsibility to our chil- We are all feeling fatigue Church. I want to state clearly the U.S. is the quickest way to stop the suffering dren who and anxiety, especially over the outcome of the Church’s Conference desire to be how this lingering pandemic doctrinal and pastoral re- of Catho- and return to our usual activities.” educated in- will impact the learning en- flection on this matter: It is lic Bishops’ — Bishop W. Shawn McKnight person. The vironment of our students re- morally permissible and mor- (USCCB) spiritual, turning to school. ally responsible to receive the Committee on Doctrine and the rubella vaccine, cells from emotional and mental health According to our nation- COVID-19 vaccines currently its Committee on Pro-Life these cell lines are stimulated of illness and repeated periods al and state authorities, the available. Activities have written: “In to produce the chemicals nec- of quarantine and lockdown most efficient way of stopping approved a view of the gravity of the cur- essary for the vaccine. It is not should not be overlooked. For the spread of the virus is for statement from the Congre- rent pandemic and the lack of as if the making of the vaccine the sake of our youth and their enough people to be vacci- gation for the Doctrine of the availability of alternative vac- required ever more cells from education and formation, nated. Faith, which declared it is mor- cines, the reasons to accept ever more abortions.” again, I urge you to accept Both Pope Francis and Pope ally acceptable to receive CO- the new COVID-19 vaccines (See the previous citation to your responsibility and to act Emeritus Benedict XVI and VID-19 vaccines, even those from Pfizer and Moderna are access the full document). for the common good. both President Donald Trump that are remotely connected sufficiently serious to justify The Church not only gives However, no one should and President Joseph Biden with the grave sin of abortion. their use, despite their remote us permission to receive these conclude that the Church is have been vaccinated and en- The Congregation states: connection to morally com- vaccines, but she informs us turning a blind eye to the evil couraged all of us who are eli- “[W]hen ethically irre- promised cell lines.” that we have a moral respon- of abortion. Church teaching gible to do so, as well. proachable COVID-19 vac- (See: usccb.org/moral-con sibility to receive the vaccines on the matter is crystal clear. I am concerned about the cines are not available (e.g. siderations-covid-vaccines). when we are able to do so. We can never compromise our reports I am receiving from in countries where vaccines I am aware there are other This is because each one of principle that all human life is our healthcare profession- without ethical problems are opinions being presented, in- us is responsible for the com- precious and to be protected. als and our pastors, and I am not made available to physi- cluding by some priests, ethi- mon good, that is, for our The U.S. bishops directly troubled that allowing the vi- cians and patients, or where cists, and politicians. Never- good and the good of others. address the concern of some rus to spread further will cause their distribution is more diffi- theless, all voices are not equal We are especially concerned that acceptance of the vaccine great harm to our communi- cult due to special storage and when it comes to matters of for the vulnerable members of is not pro-life. ties. transport conditions, or when faith and morals. our communities, such as chil- “Our love of neighbor I write again, this time with various types of vaccines are As Catholics, we must hold dren, for whom the vaccine is should lead us to avoid giv- the authoritative voice of our not yet readily available, and ing scandal,” the bishops state, chief shepherds, the pope and those with certain medical bishops, to a higher level of conditions which render them See RESPONSIBILITY, page 4 consideration over other voic- Bishop McKnight’s es. As Catholics, we are re- Calendar quired to intensely scrutinize any opinion, using both reason and faith, that appear to be in Bishop McKnight’s Intención del mes AUGUST opposition to official Church August prayer de agosto del Aug 21 St. Pius X 150th Anniversary Mass, 5:15 pm, Moberly teaching or that undermine intention for our Obispo McKnight the common good and the Local Church por nuestra Aug 22 St. Brendan Catholic School 100th Anniversary Mass, Iglesia Local 9 am, Mexico unity of the Church. I would As we begin this school hold that with respect to any Aug 24 Hispanic Ministry Meeting, 10:30 am, Chancery; year, may all recognize Al comenzar este nuevo Catholic Rural Life Sustainability Committee Meeting, moral or doctrinal issue. our shared mission to año escolar, que todos 2 pm, Virtual With respect to the issue of hand on our Catholic recordemos nuestra faith to the next misión común de St. Clement Parish 150th Anniversary Mass, 4 pm, St. the COVID-19 vaccines, the Aug 28 generation. transmitir nuestra fe Clement chairs of the USCCB commit- tees on Doctrine and Pro-Life católica a las próximas SEPTEMBER Activities explain, in their ra- generaciones. Sep 1 Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri tionale for approval of the Pfiz- Board of Directors Meeting, noon, Virtual er and Moderna COVID-19 Please be so kind as to make this a part of your group and private prayer. 4 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 Rest in peace, Fr. James Calasara, 87, retired military chaplain Maj. (Ret.) Father Man- Veterans Cemetery in Waynes- He was a renaissance man, Fr. Calasara sueto Tumaliuan (James) ville. versed in many subjects and was born in the Calasara, 87, a retired U.S. Fr. Calasara had served as a devoted to serving God with Philippines in Army chaplain and priest of base chaplain at Fort Leonard joy through his Priesthood. 1934. the Archdiocese of Jaro in the Wood and lived in retirement “There were no dull mo- After or- Philippines, died on July 28 in in Pulaski County. ments with Fr. James. He was dination, he Cape Girardeau. He filled-in for priests in one of a kind!” said Anecita served in his The Mass of Christian Buri- the Jefferson City diocese, in- Alvizo, a member of Ss. Peter diocese for sev- al was celebrated on Aug. 10 in cluding at St. Anthony Parish & Paul Parish in Boonville and eral years, then the Soldiers Memorial Chapel in Camdenton, St. Lawrence Missouri state chairwoman of became a chap- at Fort Leonard Wood. Parish in St. Elizabeth and St. the National Federations of lain of the Phil- Burial with full military Anthony of Padua Parish in St. Filipino American Associa- ippine Navy honors was in the Missouri Anthony. tions (NaFFAA). and the first Philippine Ma- rine’s Chaplain. While work- Prayer to the ing as a di- ocesan priest Father James T. Calasara (1934-2021) Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Island for Protection from the Coronavirus of Guam, he joined the U.S. Mrs. Alvizo said Fr. Cala- Army as a chaplain in 1981. sara inspired many people in O Immaculate Heart of Mary, we entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. He retired from the mili- the Filipino-American com- At the foot of the Cross, you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. tary in 1996 with the rank of munity. Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City, you know what we need. major. He was called back to “We always invited him to We are certain of the power of your intercession, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, active duty in 2002 during the every event, especially in our joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. War in Iraq. religious activities,” she said. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will He received several military “His persistence, his ability and to do what Jesus tells us: honors, including the Army to balance his priestly respon- He who taught us to “love one another, as I have loved you” Commendation Medal (Two sibilities, structured military took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows oak leaf cluster), and the Na- life and having fun with all his to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. tional Defense Marine’s Long friends taught us how to live Bring under your mantle of protection all who provide care for the sick and Service Medal. our life to the fullest and ap- minister to their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another. He enjoyed offering noon preciate every blessing we re- Mass in the Fort Leonard ceive from God every day.” V. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Wood chapel and joining his He could speak eight lan- R. Do not despise our pleas and deliver us from every danger, fellow priests in ministry. guages, loved the people of the O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. “He would help out when- United States and the Philip- ever he was needed for a pen- pines, and possessed a devas- ance service or anything like tating sense of humor. that. All you had to do was call “His jokes were incredibly RESPONSIBILITY and invite him,” said Father funny!” said Mrs. Alvizo. “But From page 3 John Groner, retired priest of most importantly, I admired the Jefferson City diocese, who his strong faith and determi- “but we cannot omit fulfilling serious obliga- speak prudentially about the matter for the sake ministered for 22 years in St. nation to serve our Lord.” tions such as the prevention of deadly infection of the common good and unity within our com- Robert and Richland. He often had a book in his and the spread of contagion among those who munities. Fr. Calasara was also a pro- hand. are vulnerable just to avoid the appearance of Furthermore, the Holy See states clearly fessional golf instructor and “He did a lot of reading scandal.” that these individuals “must do their utmost to member of the U.S. Golf As- and a lot of studying,” said Fr. (See the previous citation to access the full docu- avoid, by other prophylactic means and appro- sociation. Groner. “He loved studying ment). priate behavior, becoming vehicles for the trans- “He was basically willing to languages. At the end of his Even while we know it is morally permissible mission of the infectious agent. In particular, help anybody learn the funda- life, he was learning Chinese.” and responsible to be vaccinated against the they must avoid any risk to the health of those mentals of the game,” said Fr. Mrs. Alvizo said that Fr. coronavirus for the protection of the vulnerable who cannot be vaccinated for medical or other Groner. Calasara lived as God wants and the common good, we must always be on reasons, and who are the most vulnerable.” He created his own golf all people to live: “having faith guard so that the new COVID-19 vaccines, just (See the Vatican document: “Note on the moral- course near Dixon, calling it in God and doing whatever like the rubella vaccine, do not desensitize us or ity of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines.”) the “El Padre Golf and Coun- pleases our Lord.” weaken our determination to oppose the evil of Because of the confusion regarding vaccines, try Club.” Bishop Emeritus John R. abortion itself and the subsequent use of fetal and out of the need for a consistent practice “He had something like Gaydos, who led the Jefferson cells in research. throughout the diocese, I have therefore issued eight acres, and he cut it with City diocese from 1997-2018, I join the Holy See and my brother bishops a general decree which reserves to myself as the a push-mower,” Fr. Groner said Fr. Calasara was “part of a in begging biomedical researchers and pharma- diocesan bishop the decision of whether or not to noted. “He would keep it low long line of priests from the far ceutical companies to redouble their efforts to grant requests from Catholics who seek support enough that you could hit a reaches of the earth who have create vaccines with no connection to abortion for a religious exemption from vaccinations when golf ball and find it back.” answered the call to Gospel whatsoever. they are mandated by legitimate authorities. Fr. Calasara was also the au- ministry in our diocese over For those who, after prayerfully and thought- Pastors who receive such requests from their thor of several books, includ- the years.” fully considering the Church’s teaching in this parishioners are directed to refer them to the Of- ing: The Fighting Priest; Jones “We commend him to the matter, still determine they must decline the fice of Bishop. for Everyone; Holyland, Memo- Lord and rely on his continued vaccine in conscience, I ask that they show re- May St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal ries of a Pilgrim; Christianity in prayerful support for our Local spect for the guidance of Church authorities Church and Protector of the Holy Family, pray Poetry; and Who Founded Your Church in the Communion of and that they discuss with their pastors how to for us throughout this Holy Year. Church? Saints,” said Bishop Gaydos. The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 5 Sr. Francine Kohler SSND moves to Joplin, loved Columbia’s diversity By Jay Nies “You have Hispanics from Consistent need minican Sister Karen Sister Francine Koehler of all over Central America and Upon returning to Freund, who was serving the School Sisters of Notre South America,” she said. “You the United States, she as a spiritual director at Dame was in the process mov- really have to work at picking saw numerous growing St. Thomas More New- ing to southwestern Missouri. up the regionalisms or idioms Latino populations that man Center Parish in Then she fell, broke her el- for each country.” were in need of practical Columbia. bow, lost her ability to drive She noted that Puerto Ri- and spiritual assistance. Sr. Karen recently and had to stay put for six cans are often bilingual and She has been helping returned to her moth- weeks. could help her whenever she to fill that need for over erhouse in Springfield, “It turned out to be a gift,” got stuck. 25 years. Illinois. she said. She said she enjoyed work- “Different parishes “I had four wonder- Two sisters in Jefferson City ing with volunteers at Sacred and different titles, but ful years and sharing opened their home and their Heart to help newly resettled mostly focused on His- charism and community hearts to her while she healed refugees get acclimated and panic ministry,” she said. with a Dominican sis- and got stronger. help immigrants learn English Her circle of cultures ter,” said Sr. Francine. It became an unplanned and prepare for their citizen- and dialects has contin- “That was both of us our sabbatical for her. ship test. ued to expand. first experience of living “It was just a beautiful “I believe my time here “You hold onto what with someone outside of time,” she said. “The sisters broadened my cultural aware- you’ve already learned our congregation. We here took me most of the plac- ness and the need to reach out and keep learning new loved it. I really miss es I needed to go. I had no re- to people of all backgrounds in things,” she suggested. her.” sponsibilities.” any way I could,” she said. “The first things you SSNDs and Domini- She spent plenty of time learned stick with you.” cans both pray the Lit- outside, contemplating God “A lot of sinking” Now she’s adapting urgy of the Hours each in creation. Sr. Francine grew up in a some more, as the cul- day. It reinforced for her the bal- middle-class, Catholic family ture in and around Jop- Sister Francine Koehler SSND “We don’t chant it, ance of working and praying, in St. Louis. lin and Neosho is quite but chanting it is a big doing and being. “My family taught me to different from what she experi- “I’m looking forward to thing for them,” said Sr. Fran- “Looking back, there’s no have strong values and to chal- enced in Columbia. seeing what needs are await- cine. “So I learned the chant other way I would have had lenge myself,” she said. Working part-time, she’s ing me,” she said. “But I’ll put and we chanted our Office ev- so much time dropped in my She studied Spanish in high also learning to cut back when most of my energy into the ery day together.” lap,” she said. “It did hurt, but school and double-majored in necessary. Spanish-speaking communi- Sr. Francine now asks for I think that was part of the Spanish and English in col- While finding her niche, ties.” prayers to be open to the new- transformation, too.” lege. she plans on doing some inter- ness in this transition, to rec- With a grateful heart and While in formation to be- preting for people at local hos- “Come to my assistance” ognize what needs to be done clean bill of health, Sr. Fran- come a sister, she spent time pitals and those seeking help Sr. Francine also enjoyed there and to have “the gifts to cine commenced with her on mission in California, from Catholic Charities. living in community with Do- match the needs.” move to Joplin, where she now working mostly with Spanish- lives in community with Sister speaking immigrants. Julie Brandt, a School Sisters She also spent time study- ‘Great American Family Music Concert’ of Notre Dame (SSND) who ing in Bolivia and on mission previously served in the Jeffer- in Honduras. son City diocese. “That’s when I really had to benefit Down syndrome services Sr. Francine plans to work to sink or swim with the lan- DATE: September 12 The BasiDown Syndrome Innovations, based in Kansas with Hispanic immigrants in guage,” she said. “I did a lot of TIME: 2:30 pm Family — City, to fold us under their wing and now they Neosho, the latest stop on a sinking in the beginning.” Christian, provide services for families: social events for road she has been traveling for It took about two years of Kate, Alex, Julianna, Nicholas and Michael — parents, social events for different age groups, over 25 years. immersion for her to become will perform The Great American Family Mu- child care for the social events, new parent She previously served as fluent in Spanish and lose her sic Concert to benefit Down syndrome services breakfasts, educational conferences, and even director of faith formation at frustration with speaking it all at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, in Our Lady teletherapy.” Sacred Heart Parish in Co- the time. of Lourdes Church, 903 Bernadette Drive near All of these services are funded through the lumbia from 2004-2010, fo- She said the more places she Stadium Boulevard and I-70. Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk. cusing primarily on Hispanic visits, the more she appreciates The concert is free and open to the public. “We have a team called Basically Awesome, ministry and outreach to im- the world’s vastness and com- Free-will offerings will be accepted for the Step and the family concert is our primary offering,” migrants. plexity. Up For Down Syndrome Walk, which provides said Mrs. Basi. “We put together a fun program She then carried out a simi- “We (SSNDs) have sisters support to families of children with Down syn- — part good music, part kids’ participation, lar role in Branson for seven all over,” she noted. “That has drome in mid-Missouri. part comedy.” years before returning to Co- really broadened my perspec- “Come join us for a celebration of American The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish choir puts lumbia in 2017. tive, my view, my acceptance.” composers from Scott Joplin to John Philip Sou- on a reception afterward. “Both times, I worked with She said being able to sit sa to Rachel Platten,” the Basi family stated. “As This year, Mr. Basi will play the “Maple Hispanics mainly,” she said. down and have a discussion a bonus, you’ll get a peek behind the curtain on Leaf Rag,” and Mrs. Basi has a new version of “But Columbia is so diverse. with someone from a differ- how a musical family of six prepares for a con- “Shenandoah” for flute and piano. You could be teaching Eng- ent background and culture cert. Trust us, it’s not as romantic as it sounds.” Alex, age 16, is always a hit with the crowds lish to people from the Congo makes a big difference. Mr. and Mrs. Basi, members of Our Lady who knew him when he was a baby, “because or Sudan or Bosnia, all these “If you’ve never had that ex- of Lourdes Parish, have been involved with the he’s just that good a piano player,” said Mrs. places where people are com- perience, if you never to get to Step Up For Down Syndrome walk since their Basi. ing to us.” know another person one-on- daughter, Julianna, was born 14 years ago. “He’s going to do some jazz. And then a few She said even the Latino one, you tend to group them “Originally we were a small, ad hoc group skits, poking fun at ourselves,” she said. population in Boone County all together in the same way,” of parents getting together,” Mrs. Basi noted. For more information, visit Facebook and is particularly diverse. she said. “But the energy behind the group convinced search “The Great American Family Concert.” 6 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 St. Ann Parish in Warsaw to celebrate 75th anniversary Sept. 26

LEFT: The current St. Ann Church, the second building in Warsaw, was built in 1996 to accomodate the growing Catholic community in and around the Tru- man Lake area. — File photo RIGHT: Construction of the current St. Ann Church nears completion in November 1996. — Photo by Mahlon K. White, Benton County Enterprise

St. Ann Parish in Warsaw longtime St. Ann parishioner, (later Archbishop) Edwin V. miles away. He had no car, so return home to Windsor, Fr. will celebrate its 75th anniver- called Warsaw, Missouri, “the O’Hara of Kansas City sent he travelled by bus. Walton got lost in the snow- sary on Sunday, Sept. 26. heartbeat between Harry S priests to Warsaw to do some Fr. Walton’s resources were storm and died. An open house will begin Truman Reservoir and the street preaching. somewhat limited. He did at 2 p.m. at St. Ann Church, headwaters of the Lake of the Among the young preach- not have a housekeeper. His Part of a new diocese 30455 W. Dam Access Road. Ozarks.” ers was Father Michael F. rectory was unfurnished. The Father Joseph Lorenz was The Rosary will be prayed at St. Ann Parish isn’t quite as McAuliffe, future bishop of church was heated with a sent to Warsaw to serve as 2:30 p.m. easy to describe. Jefferson City. wood stove. temporary pastor until Father Bishop W. Shawn McKnight “There’s no book on a place Ward J. Krudwig of Leba- The Ernest Hirsh fam- James Holmes was appointed will offer Mass and confer the like this,” a pastor stated non, Missouri, was contract- ily took care of their pastor pastor in June of 1948. Sacrament of Confirmation on nearly four decades ago. “We ed to build Warsaw’s first whenever he stayed overnight Father John F. Hamilton three parishioners at 3 p.m. are mostly strangers who have Catholic church at the north- in Warsaw. became pastor in December A meal will be served after come from somewhere else.” west corner of Jackson and The men of the parish 1950. He organized the first Mass. All are welcome to at- But once they arrive, they Bolivar streets in 1945. would take turns building the vacation Bible school for tend. Please confirm reserva- become part of an eclectic The Catholic Extension fire in the church stove each Catholic children in Warsaw. tions by Sept. 1 at stannwar family that was once very Society of America provided Sunday. He became extremely ill and saw.org, or contact Deb Blair small. $5,000 of the cost. Fr. Walton taught John was taken to the hospital in in the parish office at stan- Chris and William Hirsch When completed, the William Hirsch, the only April 1952. [email protected] or arrived in Warsaw in 1855 to wooden-frame building mea- young boy of the parish, to Newly ordained Father 660-438-3844. open a meat market, bring- sured 30 by 60 feet. Eight be an altar server. James A. Schwartz then ing their Catholic faith with pews were adequate for the Fr. Walton organized the served the parish for two By A Committee of St. Ann them. eight men, 12 women and Ladies Altar Society in 1946. months until Father Walter J. Parisioners They were the only Catho- five children who made up All altar necessities were Pilecki became pastor. The late Leo I. Porter Sr., lics in town at that time. the congregation. bought or made by the good St. Ann became part of the Nearly a century later, Bishop O’Hara dedicated ladies. newly formed Diocese of Jef- Monsignor J. McCaffery, vic- the church on March 3, 1946. Church members pur- ferson City on July 2, 1956. ar general of what was then Precious Blood Father Ur- chased a gas stove for the Father A.J. Brunswick of the Diocese of Kansas City, ban Landoll offered the first church and installed it under the Missionary Society of the wished to build a Catholic Mass in the church a month Fr. Walton’s supervision on Precious Blood was appoint- church in every county. later. Dec. 31, 1947. ed pastor in January 1958. 301 Monroe On Feb. 10, 1944, the dio- “The first Mass was said in That day was very snowy Jefferson City cese bought a lot in the origi- a shell of a building resem- and cold. While trying to See ST. ANN, page 14 (573) 635-6101 nal town of Warsaw from bling a cow shed, no heat, Walter J. Button for $600. concrete floor, 7 am Charles Prather • Rick Prather To prepare the community Mass only,” parishio- Tom Kummer for what was to come, Bishop ner Kathleen White recalled in a letter. Over time, this tiny mission church came to be affectionately known as “The Sheep Shed.” The mark of excellence Father B.J. Walton for five generations. was appointed regular pastor of the Mission 302 South Fifth of St. Ann in May of Hannibal, Missouri 1946. His residence was 573.221.8188 • www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com The original St. Ann Church in Warsaw was renovated and built onto sev- © 2018 The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc in Windsor, about 30 eral times before the current church was built in 1995. The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 7 Bishops say U.S. government must urgently act to relocate refugees fleeing from Afghanistan

Effect on local refugee Bishop David J. Malloy of Evacuees crowd the interior of resettlement efforts Rockford, Illinois, chairman a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemas- ter III transport aircraft carrying currently unclear of the Committee on Interna- tional Justice and Peace. nearly 700 Afghans from Kabul Catholic News Service “We know that time is of to Qatar Aug. 15, 2021. Washington, D.C. the essence to help our broth- ­— CNS photo/courtesy Defense One Saying that a humanitarian ers and sisters in need, and we handout via Reuters crisis is developing in Afghani- call on our government to act stan, the chairmen of two U.S. with the utmost urgency, con- 17 that the U.S. Catholic bishops’ committees called on sidering all available avenues bishops’ network of resettle- the U.S. government to “act to preserve life,” the bishops ment agencies throughout the with utmost urgency” to re- said in a statement released country has been planning a settle thousands of Afghan late Aug. 17. response to a possible spike in citizens entering the country Describing videos and pho- the number of refugees. under special immigrant visas. tos of the desperation of Af- CCCNMO Refugee Ser- The U.S. government has ghan citizens as the Taliban vices serves as the only feder- said it would resettle up to swept into power Aug. 15 as ally-authorized agency in Co- 30,000 people who have ap- “difficult to view,” the chair- lumbia and central Missouri plied for Special Immigrant men expressed concern for all to resettle refugees. Visas, or SIVs. people requiring evacuation, Ms. Moog told the sta- The flow of refugees has “as well as Afghan women and tion that Refugee Services has been fueled by the rapid take- girls, who risk losing opportu- helped settle 37 Afghan refu- over of the Afghan govern- nities gained over the last two gees resettled in mid-Missouri ment by Taliban forces in the decades and now face poten- since 2001. first half of August as the U.S. tial mistreatment.” Refugees often resettle withdrew its military, which The statement also said that where there are larger com- has been in the troubled coun- the U.S. Conference of Cath- munities of people from their try for nearly 20 years. olic Bishops, Catholic Chari- own country, she said. “The government’s goal to ties and other agencies have Nonetheless, she told relocate as many as 30,000 been assisting the U.S. gov- KMIZ-TV that CCCNMO SIV applicants to the United ernment in working with SIV The statement closed with Local preparations Resettlement Services would States remains a monumental applicants at Fort Lee, south an offer to join with Pope Samantha Moog, direc- be ready to travel to help with task that hangs in the balance,” of Richmond, Virginia. Francis in praying for peace in tor of Catholic Charities of the process of resettling Af- said Auxiliary Bishop Mario “We will continue to work as Afghanistan, “that the clamor Central and Northern Mis- ghani refugees if necessary. E. Dorsonville of Washington, long as necessary until those who of weapons might cease and souri’s (CCCNMO) Refugee chairman of the U.S. bishops’ are in harm’s way are brought to solutions can be found at the Services, told KMIZ-TV news cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/ Committee on Migration, and safety,” the bishops said. table of dialogue.” reporter Lucas Geisler Aug. refugee-services/ Priest killed, one missing as Church assesses damage from Haiti quake Catholic News Service pressed his condolences and closeness to the Les Cayes, Haiti Haitian people. The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck “While I lift up my prayer to the Lord for Haiti collapsed the bishop’s residence in Les the victims, I extend my word of encourage- Cayes, killing one priest, leaving one missing ment to the survivors, hoping that the interest and injuring Cardinal . of the international community to help might Father Emile Beldor died of his injuries after move toward them,” the pope said during his the Aug. 14 quake. Father Jean-Antoine Cou- Angelus address. Leading pilgrims in praying a langes is reported missing. Cardinal Langlois “Hail Mary” for Haiti, the pope prayed that the sustained arm and leg injuries; church sources “solidarity of all alleviate the consequences of say his life is not in danger. the tragedy.” Voice of America reported that 18 people, as- Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste of Jérémie sembled for a baptism, were killed in Immacu- also called on the international Catholic com- late Conception Parish church of Les Anglais. munity for help to rebuild. The diocesan cathe- Refresh Your Space The Haitian civil protection service reported dral’s roof was ripped off for the second time in late Aug. 15 that nearly 1,300 people had been less than five years. Tackle those long-awaited home projects. killed, more than 5,700 were injured and more “The population is desperate and beleaguered. than 30,250 families needed shelter. Those They are sleeping outside under the trees, in hawthornbank.com/heloc numbers were expected to rise as a tropical de- open public spaces, to protect themselves from pression headed toward the island. The civil pro- aftershocks arriving every few hours,” Bishop tection agency warned people to expect strong Décoste told Vatican News a few hours after the winds, landslides and flooding in addition to earthquake struck, damaging road infrastruc- heavy rain and rough seas. © 2021, Hawthorn Bank NASDAQ: HWBK At the Vatican Aug. 15, Pope Francis ex- See EARTHQUAKE, page 11

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QUESTION CORNER Adam, Eve and evolution / Papal Reading murder mysteries Audience By Father Kenneth Doyle August 18, 2021 Catholic News Service Q. How is one to accept the story of Dear Brothers and Sisters: Adam and Eve, if one believes in evolu- In our continuing catechesis tion? (Louisville, Kentucky) on the Letter to the Galatians, we A. There is no conflict between the have seen how St. Paul teaches biblical story of Adam and Eve and the that faith in Jesus Christ brings acceptance of the scientific theory of evo- a spiritual freedom that liberates lution. The first human bodies may well believers from the demands of have been the product of the ordinary evo- the Mosaic Law. For the Apostle, lutionary process. But a Catholic is com- the Law served a “pedagogical” function; as a merciful gift of God, it demanded obedience pelled to believe that the first human souls to His commandments, while at the same time pointing to the reality of our sinfulness and were created directly by God. need for salvation. With the coming of Christ and His redeeming grace, the Law finds its So, concerning biological evolution, the Church does not fulfilment in the Gospel message of new life and freedom in the Spirit. have an official position on whether various life forms devel- I cordially greet the English-speaking faithful. May these tranquil summer days be for you oped over the course of time. But if that was the case, then they and your families a special time of grace and spiritual renewal. God bless you! did so under the impetus and the guidance of God. Further- more, the observation of Pope Pius XII in his 1950 encyclical “Humani Generis” still carries weight: “The faithful cannot embrace that opinion which maintains Pope, cardinals say in ad campaign, that ... Adam represents a certain number of first parents. Now it is in no way apparent how such an opinion can be reconciled vaccination is an act of love with that which ... the documents of the teaching authority of the Church propose with regard to original sin, which pro- By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ceeds from a sin actually committed by an individual Adam.” Vatican City And so the Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “The ac- When each individual count of the fall in Genesis 3 uses figurative language, but af- makes a small act of charity, firms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning like getting the COVID-19 of the history of man. Revelation gives us the certainty of faith vaccine, every gesture added that the whole of human history is marked by the original fault together can transform the freely committed by our first parents” (No. 390). world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign. Q. I enjoy reading murder mysteries. I like seeing how the “Being vaccinated with vac- detectives work through the clues to solve their cases. Many cines authorized by the com- of these stories contain graphic violence and sexual elements petent authorities is an act of in these crimes. Is it a serious sin to read these types of sto- love. And contributing to en- ries? (When I ponder this, I recall that even the Old Testa- sure the majority of people are ment has very similar instances.) (Wichita, Kansas) vaccinated is an act of love ­— Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is A. I suspect, by the fact that you even raise the question, pictured in a video for an ad campaign promoting COVID-19 vac- love for oneself, love for one’s that you are committing no sin in reading murder mysteries. cines throughout the Americas. He is among other Catholic leaders family and friends, love for all The key question has to do with why you are reading these featured in the video. — CNS Screenshot/courtesy Ad Council people,” he said in a public ser- books. If you were reading them to glory in the violence or to vice announcement released The “It’s Up To You” cam- population and 67% of His- focus on and take pleasure in the sexual descriptions, then that Aug. 18 in Rome. paign has been inviting “trust- panic adults have currently would certainly be a concern. The video message was part ed messengers” to deliver been vaccinated against CO- But you have told me that your interest, instead, is to guess of a global effort by the U.S.- “fact-based and life-saving VID-19 with at least one dose and observe how the detectives will weigh the clues. Here is based nonpartisan, nonprofit information to populations in the United States. what you might do: If you are unsure about your motives in Ad Council and the COVID hesitant about the COVID-19 But COVID-19 cases are on reading such mysteries, you might consult with a priest or a Collaborative’s “It’s Up To vaccines, helping them to the rise worldwide, especially spiritual counselor to help you sort that out. But my guess You” campaign to increase peo- make informed decisions for in North, Central and South would be that you are doing nothing wrong. ple’s confidence in COVID-19 themselves and their families,” America. Some nations are still vaccines by reminding them it said in a joint news release showing very low rates of indi- Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfather that the vaccines are safe, effec- with the Ad Council. viduals who are fully vaccinat- [email protected] and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New tive and save people’s lives. The Lisa Sherman, president ed, such as Honduras with only York 12203. Vatican’s Dicastery for Integral and CEO of the Ad Council, 5.5% of the adult population Human Development also co- said, “The role of trusted mes- and El Salvador with 30%. operated with the educational sengers to educate and inspire While access to vaccines is GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING initiative. their networks is undeniable.” a challenge, “confidence in the The three-minute video in “We are extremely grate- vaccines also presents a hur- Spanish with English, Span- ful to (Pope Francis) and the dle,” the news release said. ish and Portuguese subtitles cardinals and for In his message, the pope features Pope Francis and six lending their voices and plat- said, “Thanks to God and to cardinals and archbishops from forms to help people across the the work of many, we now have North and South America. globe feel more confident in the vaccines to protect us from Archbishop José H. Gomez of vaccines,” particularly to the COVID-19. They grant us the Stieferman Heating Company 573-635-3547 Los Angeles, president of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics, hope of ending the pandemic, U.S. Conference of Catholic she said in the news release. 100% GREEN, 101% COOL Bishops, is among them. It said 72% of the adult See CAMPAIGN, page 11 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 VIEWPOINT 9 Uprooting the weeds in our spiritual life By Elise Italiano Ureneck place that they associate with the forma- I don’t mind the physical work. There with whom they disagree on various Catholic News Service tion of their identity. is something satisfying about getting one’s points are the weeds, wishing they would I recently be- The challenges are also evident: the hands dirty and pulling up a weed by its be uprooted and allow the Church as they came a first-time buck stops with us in terms of repairs and roots. What has been demoralizing is that envision it to grow and flourish. homeowner. After maintenance. Let’s just say that it’s been a with just a little bit of rain, the weeds That in turn has led me to think a renting for nearly steep learning curve for me when it comes come back bigger and with stronger, lon- lot about the importance of careful self- three decades, I to pest control, brands of dehumidifiers ger and more sprawling roots. examination and confession. Jesus makes have immediately and gallons of paint needed per square All of this landscaping has me think- it clear that the seed that falls on fertile recognized the foot. ing about certain aspects of our Catholic soil can produce fruit “a hundred or sixty blessings of this sta- But the greatest challenge so far has faith. Naturally, the parable of the weeds or thirtyfold.” tus change. been our yard. In the three months that and wheat has come to mind, namely Going to confession is an essential part For starters, my we have owned our home, my husband how God permits the upright and the im- of preparing good soil. It’s the act uproot- husband and I have the opportunity to and I have weeded our gardens and flower moral to coexist until some future time. ing the weeds that continually threaten to put equity into something; we have space beds more hours than we can tally. (We I’ve been thinking a lot about how in choke out our good works and snuff out to expand our family and dream about have since learned how much mulch is ecclesial life today, many people are cer- our future; and our children will have a required to help in this eternal struggle.) tain that they are the wheat and those See URENECK, page 18 I found the treasure in a field By Sr. Constance Veit, l.s.p. our attention. Americans will be over the age of 75, least lucrative specialties in medicine and In our mid-sum- As I reflected on the parable of the and we will be facing a shortage of crisis it is also one of the least glamorous. mer weekday Mass- treasure buried in the field, I couldn’t help proportions in the number of geriatric- The same survey that produced these es, we read a series dwelling on a specific detail — the trea- trained caregivers. findings did, however, include one posi- of parables from the sure was hidden, perhaps even discarded. Surveys cite two reasons why so few tive finding. Among 42 medical special- Gospel of St. Mat- I think this also applies to the elderly, who young physicians choose to work with thew. These stories all too often find themselves relegated to older adults — geriatrics is one of the See SR. CONSTANCE, page 18 were perfect for the margins of our frenetic lives. summer with their In his homily on the World Day for REFLECTION portrayal of Jesus Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Fran- and His disciples by cis asked, “When was the last time we the sea and their images of farmers labor- visited or telephoned an elderly person in A messy kind of love ing in their fields. order to show our closeness and to benefit By Mark Saucier One of these parables really caught my from what they have to tell us?” We had two women graduate our recovery program last week. attention this summer. “The Kingdom of He continued, “I worry when I see a One was simply bubbly, with a smile that would melt an iceberg. In another heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, society full of people in constant motion life, she might have been a teacher or a pediatrician. which a person finds and hides again and too caught up in their own affairs to have Looking at her, you would never guess the hellish path drugs had taken her. out of joy goes and sells all that he has and time for a glance, a greeting or a hug. I The other was older, but young for a grandmother. She wore a more serious buys that field” (Matthew 13:44). worry about a society where individu- look. You could only wonder what hardships had sculpted that stoic face. As I meditated on these words a flood als are simply part of a nameless crowd, But her eyes were different — deep, as if all the wisdom from her defeats of emotions arose in my heart. We had re- where we can no longer look up and rec- were stored within them. cently celebrated the first-ever World Day ognize one another. Our grandparents, During the program, there was an opportunity for others to share some- for Grandparents and the Elderly and I who nourished our own lives, now hun- thing about their relationship with the graduates and encourage them to stay had been so happy to see our residents ger for our attention and our love; they strong in the new life they had begun. and their families enjoying themselves long for our closeness. Let us lift up our One resident of the house took her turn. She glowed as she spoke to the during our celebrations. eyes and see them, even as Jesus sees us.” younger graduate, recounting the times that her smile and cheerfulness had Sitting quietly in the chapel, the joy Referring to the miracle of the feeding lifted her from sadness. welling up in my heart served as an af- of the 5,000, the Gospel reading for that The speaker turned to the other woman. She paused, exhaled and then said, firmation of my vocation. Ever since my day, Pope Francis compared the elderly “What can I say? You’ve been a mother, sister and friend. I came to the house days as a teenage volunteer in a home of to the leftover fragments of bread. “No a wreck and you just loved me through my mess.” the Little Sisters of the Poor, the elderly person is ever to be discarded. … Grand- Those words still echo: “You just loved me through my mess.” have been for me the treasure buried in parents and the elderly are not leftovers Life is messy. You can trace it back to the garden if you want, but to be hu- a field — a precious treasure uniquely from life, scraps to be discarded. They are man is to make a mess from time to time. worth leaving everything else for and de- precious pieces of bread left on the table Of course, there are messes and then there are messes. voting my life to. of life that can still nourish us with a fra- There are those lost jobs, wayward kids, overspending, and failed relation- Over 40 years after my first encounter grance that we have lost, ‘the fragrance of ships messes. with the frail, memory-impaired residents memory.’” And then there are the abused as a child, drugs by middle school, the street of a nursing home, the elderly and our Our elders “protected us as we grew, by 16 and arrested by 20 messes. mission of hospitality to them are still my and now it is up to us to protect their The Gospel is about the messiness of life. From birth in a pungent stable to greatest joy. lives, to alleviate their difficulties, to at- an ugly execution on a cross, Jesus lived in the grit of life. How I wish that more young people tend to their needs and to ensure that He loved his way through reeking fisherman, oozing lepers, bleeding wom- would discover the joy and fulfillment they are helped in daily life,” the pope en, adulterers, tax-collectors and a bunch of other sinners who had made a that can be found sharing life with the said. “Let us protect them, so that noth- mess of things. elderly, like I did! And so, I make this ap- ing of their lives and dreams may be The unconditioned love of Jesus healed them, affirmed them, reminded peal to young people: As the number of lost.… Let us covenant with them. Let them that they were lovable apart from their mess, that they had worth despite older persons in our population contin- us learn to approach them, listen to them the knee-high muck and mire of their lives. ues to grow at an exponential rate, I urge and never discard them. Let us cherish Jesus reminds us that God is not on the other side of the mess, waiting for you to consider pursuing a religious voca- them and spend time with them. We will us to come out clean. God is down in the mess with us, in the spilled paint and tion or a career at the service of our most be the better for it.” spoiled plans, wanting to love us through it. vulnerable seniors! They are worth your Recent demographic projections in- One wise woman realized that this love depends on us. effort and hard work, and they deserve dicate that by 2030 roughly 31 million 10 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 Pro Deo et Patria* — A litany of events and Catholic influences on Missouri statehood This is the first of two -ar tier some two centuries later. their homeland. nity of the Immaculate Con- of 1776 as a “year of destiny”: ticles celebrating the Catholic Some brought baptized but De LaSalle named the ter- ception. “In the English colonies Church’s role in 200 years of enslaved people with them. ritory in honor of King Louis “These three centurieson the Atlantic seaboard, in- Missouri statehood and beyond. Come to the water XIV of France, a descendant (since then) have been a histo- dependence from Great Brit- An ocean away, a conti- of Louis IX, who had been ry of God’s love poured out in ain; in Spanish California, By Jay Nies, Philip R. Nies nent that had once been at declared a saint of the Church this part of the United States, the start of the mission of and Vandy Brennan Nies least nominally united by after his death on the way to and a history of generous re- San Francisco that became The Holy Sacrifice of the one Christian faith was the city at the Golden Mass was not celebrated in on the verge of religious Gate; in the French Mid- the Americas until some 1,500 schism. west, the planting of the years after Jesus first com- At the same time, Church, with the instal- manded, “Do this in remem- nation-states were be- lation of Father Bernard brance of Me.” ing created, formidable de Limpach, the Capu- Yet, when the early Europe- navies were being built, chin Franciscan, as first an explorers did arrive at these wars were being waged, pastor of the Church of shores by water, they brought and the balance of power St . Louis IX of France, Catholic priests with them. was being capsized. the fountainhead of Ca- Crucifixes firmly planted, The quest to gain an tholicism in the Middle they raised unleavened bread economic and strategic West.” and repeated in Latin the advantage in the “New Canonical jurisdiction words Our Savior once spoke World” complicated and over the territory shifted to His closest friends: “Hoc Est accelerated these devel- to the Diocese of Santia- Enim Corpus Meum” — “This opments. go, Cuba, that year; then is My Body.” Inland waterways to Havana in 1787. They and subsequent voy- were the primary arteries The Revolutionary agers would claim the land for of transportation, com- War ended with the Trea- kings, build settlements with merce and defense in ty of Paris in 1783. churches at their centers, and North America. Six years later, Pope wander ever more restlessly The first Europeans to Pius VI designated Balti- into the wilderness, bringing set foot in present-day more to be the seat of the their faith with them. Missouri and lay eyes new nation’s first Roman They encountered people on the Father of Waters Catholic diocese, and from the various ethnic groups — known today as the Bishop John Carroll be- who had inhabited these con- Mississippi River — were came its first bishop. tinents for ages before them. led by a Spaniard named — Graphic from the St. Louis Review In 1800, Spain ceded With steadfast zeal, French Hernando De Soto. fight in the Eighth Crusade. sponse to that love,” Pope St. ownership of Louisiana to Em- and Spanish missionaries went He and his expedition of In a secret treaty on Nov. John Paul II noted in his hom- peror Napoleon I of France. out to win souls for Christ, re- about 720 men — including 13, 1762, France ceded the ily while celebrating Mass in One historian noted: “The evangelizing European settlers Catholic priests, brothers and strategic yet still sparsely pop- St. Louis in 1999. Spanish were of no mind to who had abandoned the prac- monks — claimed the entire ulated Louisiana Territory to The first Catholic parish in quibble when the tough little tice of their faith, and propos- Mississippi River Valley for Spain, although most of the what is now Missouri, in the Corsican demanded the return ing the Gospel to the native Spain in 1541. people living in the territory town of Ste. Genevieve on the of Louisiana. Administration people who had not yet heard Some 130 years later, retained their French customs. Mississippi River, was founded of the middle valley remained it. French missionary Father Also through a treaty, sometime between 1735 and with the Spanish, but the The exotic stories, customs, Jacques Marquette joined France and Spain ceded to 1750. French gave the orders.” rituals and spirituality of the an expedition to explore the Great Britain all of their hold- The first parish in St. Louis light-skinned visitors reso- Great River, which the native ings east of the Mississippi was founded on Feb. 12, 1764. More than he bargained for nated and in some cases har- people had described to them. River. The first priest to be record- U.S. President Thomas Jef- monized with the sacred tra- The word Mississippi “Throughout North Amer- ed by history as baptizing and ferson feared that French con- ditions of many of the native comes from the French Messip ica, from the time of Colum- offering Mass in St. Louis was trol would cut off the United people. — a misspelling of the Algon- bus,” noted the editors of a Father Sebastian Meurin. States’ access to the port at So, too, did the missionar- quin name of Misiziibi (Great 1944 book titled, Album of During the Spanish pos- New Orleans, hampering the ies’ impulse to be friends, me- River). American History, “Spanish session, Catholic Christianity new nation’s trade and defense. diators and advocates for those Just south of a fur trading and French priests intoned the was the official religion of the He sent diplomats to nego- they befriended. post that would become the solemn words of the Mass. It entire Louisiana Territory, and tiate navigation rights on the The first Mass in North seat of a great archdiocese, was heard on Florida beaches, only Catholics were permitted Mississippi and for the pur- America to be inscribed in the another vast river, which the along the Mississippi, in Can- to settle there. chase of New Orleans and the annals of history was offered native people referred to as ada, in California and in New Canonically, the territory area along the river’s banks. in 1494 in what is now St. Au- Pekitanoui (now known as the Mexico. It was the one change- was made part of the massive Believing that Great Brit- gustine, Florida. Missouri), fed into the Missis- less ceremony in a world of Diocese of Quebec in 1680 ain or the United States Much later, English Cath- sippi. change.” and remained so for nearly a would eventually take the olics helped to settle what In 1689, a group of explor- century. Louisiana Territory by force, would become the Maryland ers led by Robert Cavelier de From age to age Catholic historian Jesuit Fa- colony. LaSalle traversed the river Missionary priests from ther William B. Faherty wrote See STATE OF GRACE, page 11 Future generations of from its source in present-day Canada offered the first -re Catholic settlers and evange- Wisconsin to the river’s delta, corded Mass in Laclede’s Vil- *Latin for “For God and Country,” the episcopal motto of lists helped to bring life to the claiming the continental moat lage, later known as St. Louis, Archbishop John J. Kain, who led the St. Louis archdiocese from Church on the Missouri fron- and all that lay west of it for on Dec. 8, 1698, the Solem- 1895-1903. The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 11 EARTHQUAKE From page 7 ture and effectively cutting off her to sow hope in the heart of to help by contrib- destroyed. the area from the rest of the a people so harshly tried by this uting to Catho- Further south, country. powerful earthquake,” Bishop lic Relief Services on the dusty road “We are in distress. We are Décoste said. (CRS), the U.S. that leads toward the counting on your solidarity, Shortly after the news of bishops’ relief and westernmost point your proximity.” the quake, Archbishop José H. development agen- of the island at Anse “On this day when we cel- Gomez of Los Angeles, presi- cy. CRS works in d’Hainault, a deep ebrate the Assumption of the dent of the U.S. Conference of Haiti and partners fissure in the road at Blessed Virgin Mary, we ask Catholic Bishops, urged people with Caritas, the in- Port-à-Piment cut ternational umbrel- off the remote re- la organization for gion from the rest of the Church’s chari- the country. Other Carmelite Nuns’ table agencies. He church structures also offered prayers were reported dam- for those who had aged, including Our prayer ministry email lost loved ones. Lady of the Rosary The Carmelite Nuns’ ministry is to pray for the intentions of “We offer our Church in Port-à-Pi- the people and Church of Jefferson City. Please email them at: prayers to Archbish- ment and a dispensa- [email protected]. op Launay Saturné, ry in the neighboring The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is Friday, July 16. president of the town of Roche-à- bishops’ conference Bateau. CAMPAIGN of Haiti, and to all In Cavaillon, those who tirelessly northeast of Les From page 8 serve the faith com- Cayes, the parish Residents carry an injured person on a stretcher to a but only if they are available to dor, El Salvador; and Archbish- munities in Haiti. Doctors Without Borders hospital in Port-à-Piment, church of Our Lady all and if we work together.” op Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte of We stand in solidar- Haiti, Aug. 14, 2021, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. of Perpetual Help Getting inoculated “is an Trujillo, Peru. ity with the Church — CNS photo/Elifaite St. Pierre, was destroyed, as act of love” for oneself, family, The campaign encour- in Haiti,” Archbish- courtesy Institute of Technology and Animation were the town hall friends and all people, he said. aged people to go to Get op Gomez said. and the police sta- “Love is also social and VaccineAnswers.org and De- In just the Diocese of Jéré- tion. political” as these individual TiDepende.org for more in- mie, Caritas reported the to- to the bishop’s residence, the St. Anne Church in Anse- “small gestures of personal formation and answers to ques- tal destruction of the parish Catholic radio station was à-Veau was also severely dam- charity” add up, “overflowing” tions about the COVID-19 church in Corail. unharmed, but Sacred Heart aged, and St. Peter Church in into something universal that vaccines. In Les Cayes, next door Church, also in Les Cayes, was Barraderes collapsed. is “capable of transforming and improving societies,” he said. “Vaccination is a simple but STATE OF GRACE profound way of promoting the From page 10 common good and caring for each other, especially the most Napoleon agreed to sell the the Floridas in 1818. ritorial legislative council in 1813. Fr. vulnerable,” the pope said. 828,000-square-mile expanse to the Bishop DuBourg eventually decided Maxwell was elected president of the “I pray to God that every- United States for $15 million. to make his home in St. Louis rather council the following January. one may contribute their own Missouri State Historical Society Ex- than in New Orleans, in order to be His appointment “to the territorial small grain of sand, their own ecutive Director Dr. Gary Kremer re- closer to the Native American missions, legislature tended to conciliate the old small gesture of love; no mat- cently reminded Missourians that the which were dear to him. French and Spanish settlers to the new ter how small, love is always French had sold land that did not belong The Church in the Mississippi Valley American rule,” according to “A Story of great. Contribute with these to them — “It belonged to the indig- entered an era of revival and expansion Missouri,” in the 1920-21 Official Man- small gestures for a better fu- enous peoples who lived here.” under his leadership. ual of the State of Missouri. ture. God bless you, and thank Nonetheless, Congress authorized the He invited orders of religious priests, Missouri became the 24th state in the you,” he said. purchase on Oct. 21, 1803, doubling sisters and brothers to send missionaries Union on Aug. 10, 1821. Also offering messages en- the nation’s territory at that time. to his massive diocese. Bishop DuBourg, having labored to couraging vaccination were: Among those who answered the call exhaustion, returned to France in 1826 Cardinal Teach, sanctify and govern were Jesuits from Maryland, Vincentians and was appointed bishop of Montau- of Mexico; Cardinal Óscar In the confusion following the Loui- from Rome, and the Sisters of the Sacred ban. Rodríguez Maradiaga of Te- siana Territory’s latest change of own- Heart, led by Rose Philippine Duchesne As his successor, Vincentian Father gucigalpa, Honduras; Cardi- ership, priests and the faithful did not (later to become St. Rose Philippine Joseph Rosati was appointed to be bish- nal Cláudio Hummes, retired know where to turn for episcopal au- Duchesne.) op of the newly founded Diocese of St. archbishop of São Paulo; Car- thority. Great bands of Catholic clerics, edu- Louis. dinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez, Bishop Carroll appealed to the Pope, cators, missionaries, humanitarians and Father Peter R. Kenrick was appoint- auxiliary bishop of San Salva- who granted him authority to appoint evangelizers of all sorts (many whose ed auxiliary bishop in 1841 and suc- a priest to serve as the administrator of names are now remembered by God ceeded Bishop Rosati after his death in Louisiana. alone) devoted their best efforts to the 1843. He chose a learned French Sulpician work of advancing the Kingdom. Four years later, St. Louis became an Like Us On priest Father William Valentine Du- In turn, God blessed and multiplied archdiocese. facebook Bourg, born of French parents in Cap their efforts. Remaining in office until 1896, Arch- Français, St. Domingue, now known as A Catholic priest named Father James bishop Kenrick, the “Lion of the Valley,” Diocese of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. Maxwell was serving in Ste. Genevieve became — and will likely remain — the Jefferson City Pope Pius VII appointed Fr. DuBourg when President James Madison appoint- longest-serving prelate in the history of to be founding bishop of Louisiana and ed him to Missouri’s nine-member ter- these acres of the Lord’s Vineyard. 12 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 Mary shows humility, service are ‘secrets’ to heaven, pope says By Carol Glatz the ill, the elderly, the incarcerated, the unemployed, am I doing with humility? Do I want to be recognized Catholic News Service refugees and “all those who are alone or in difficulty.” by others, to establish myself and to be praised, or do Vatican City “May Mary extend her maternal protection over I think about serving? Do I know how to listen like Mary’s assumption into heaven reminds people that each one of you,” he said, and he invited people to Mary or do I want only to talk and get attention? Do they are also called by God to eternal life in heaven “perform a beautiful gesture” by going to a Marian I know how to be silent like Mary or am I always chat- through humility and serving Him, Pope Francis said. shrine to venerate Our Lady. ting? Do I know how to take a step back, defuse quar- After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Mary’s secret is humility, the pope said before pray- rels and arguments, or do I always try to stand out?” Assumption Aug. 15, Pope Francis also prayed that ing the Angelus. Humility is the beginning of having faith by know- those enjoying the summer holiday would find “se- “It is her humility that attracted God’s gaze to her,” ing one needs God and needs to make room for Him renity and peace.” he said. in their heart and lives, he said. “I cannot, however, forget those who cannot go on “God does not exalt us because of our gifts, our “Those who remain humble allow the Lord to ac- vacation, those who remain to serve the community wealth or great skills, but because of humility. God complish great things,” he said. and those who find themselves in distressing condi- loves humility. God lifts up the one who lowers him Mary’s assumption into heaven is a message of hope tions, aggravated by the intense heat and by the lack of or herself, the one who serves,” the pope said. as it shows “lowliness and service are the secrets for certainSpinelli_Jefferson services dueCity_9.7x9 to the 1-21 holiday,” rev.qxp_Layout he said, 1 especially 1/8/21 10:34 AMThe Page pope2 asked people to reflect and ask: “How reaching the destination, for reaching heaven,” he said.

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ANN From page 6 A new rectory next to St. with the addition of an He recently told par- Ann Church was completed overhead garage door to ish secretary Deb Blair in 1966. allow people standing that one of his first im- St. Ann officially became a outside to view Mass. pressions of the parish parish on Nov. 1 of that year, The addition of the was as a seminarian. with Fr. Brunswick as its first east half and the base- “I came down to a resident pastor. ment more than doubled community gathering He had been living in Cole the church’s capacity in hosted by Fr. Dennis, Camp and serving as pastor 1961. who cooked,” he re- both of Ss. Peter and Paul and The church interior called. “After the meal, of St. Ann for several years. was improved and com- we all took a long walk However, due to the growth pletely remodeled in No- across to the Visitor’s of St. Ann, he was relieved of vember 1979. Center and then over the his duties in Cole Camp. That same year, the Dam to the construction He retired in 1972 due to Truman Dam was com- site where we met some ill health, having served in the pleted, creating Truman of the parishioners work- area for more than 30 years. Lake and an influx of ing on the new church.” He died May 10, 1974. tourists and retirees. St. Ann parishioners take part in a candlelight commissioning service in their He pointed to two Precious Blood Father A new parish hall was parish hall in 2000. things he especially loved Donald J. Green was appoint- completed in the fall of about living in Warsaw: ed St. Ann’s new pastor on 1984. 1992 was Precious Blood Fa- with parishioners donating “the beautiful scenery and all Nov. 3, 1972. He had previ- Knights of Columbus Jay ther Dennis Schaab. 7,200 hours of volunteer la- of the beautiful people of the ously served as pastor of Cole Harris Council 8620 was The Catholic community bor. parish, especially the great Camp and two missions. chartered March 23, 1984, in and around Warsaw con- The Warsaw Knights coun- people who were on the staff.” Fr. Green died suddenly of with 37 members. Louis tinued to grow, especially dur- cil received the Internation- a heart attack in the rectory Harshner was the first grand ing the tourist season. al Church Activity Award Mission field on April 25, 1974, just after knight, with Mike Harris, son Fr. Schaab suggested the (1996-97) for the members’ Father Michael Murphy returning from Mass. He was of Jay Harris, serving as depu- possibility of building a new work on building the new became pastor in July 2012, 50 years old. ty grand knight. church, and he recommended church. serving until June 2014. Precious Blood Father Jo- Precious Blood Father a study of the area. “I enjoyed my time there. Father Callistus Okoroji, a seph Jakubiak was appointed Trenneth Meyers arrived in Based on the findings, the The church had good leader- missionary priest of the Dio- to succeed him on July 31 of July 1985, his first time as parish bought a 10-acre site ship,” Fr. Schaab recently told cese of Okigwe, Nigeria, was that year. pastor, remaining until July on the Dam Access Road west St. Ann parishioner Lisa Kel- appointed administrator of St. Fr. Jakubiak was pastor 1988. of Warsaw in the summer of ley. Ann and Ss. Peter and Paul in when the St. Ann Parish Pas- Precious Blood Father Wil- 1993. He spoke fondly of the pa- 2014. toral Council was formed in liam Miller succeed him in Architectural plans were rishioners who dedicated time Succeeding him from 2017 1978. January 1989. completed in November and resources to build the cur- to July 2021 was Father Alex Over the next three years, 1994, approval was given in rent church and rectory. Ekka, a missionary priest of God’s house Fr. Miller began addressing March 1995, and construc- “The church was built by the Diocese of Jashpur, India. The original woodenthe need for a larger church. tion began on Oct. 30. the contributions from lots of Bishop Emmanuel Kerket- church underwent many Bishop McAuliffe dedicat- men and women of the par- ta of Jashpur visited the parish changes over the years. A new home ed the new St. Ann Church ish,” he stated. on July 1, 2018. It was remodeled in 1958 Succeeding Fr. Miller in on Nov. 16, 1996, as part of Fr. Ekka provided steady the parish’s 50th anniversary Settling in leadership through the diffi- celebration. Knights’ Memorial Masses cult times of the COVID-19 KAYSER CHIROPRACTIC & The new church had seat- started in 1998, honoring all pandemic. ACUPUNCTURE CENTER ing for 340 people, with a deceased members of Jay Har- “I had a great time during BACK TO SCHOOL & large hall seating 250 people ris Council 8620 and the La- my stay in Warsaw — great SPORTS PHYSICALS for dinner. dies Auxiliary. views, great scenery, great Call us for your child’s back to school The St. Ann Parish family The parish paid off its debt people and great food,” he checkups and sports physicals. Don’t was intensely involved in the for the new church in Novem- recently told a parishioner. forget...backpacks can contribute to spinal problems. building of the new church, ber 2003. A “Burning of the “Warsaw will always be in my Know the basics! Mortgage” celebration was heart.” held the following February. Deacon Christopher Wick- Serving the Open Mon-Wed & Fri 8-6, Thur & Sat 8-noon community 1101 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City ~ (573) 635-6767 Precious Blood Father ern, a permanent deacon from since 1962! www.KayserChiro.com Find us Thomas Albers served as pas- Sedalia, was appointed to as- online tor for a year, followed by sist the pastor of St. Ann and Precious Blood Father Keith Ss. Peter and Paul in August CASTROP PLASTERING CO. INC. Branson from 2007-12. 2019. CATHMO.COM Parish life and the par- Father Benjamin Nwosu, a ish community continued to missionary priest of the Dio- PLASTERING - DRYWALL grow under his leadership. cese of Okigwe, Nigeria, be- The church bell got a new came pastor on July 4, 2021. ACOUSTICAL TILE Like Us On STUCCO & THIN WALL look, a canopy was added over He is looking forward to PLASTERING the church door, and a new celebrating this year’s sig- facebook metal roof was installed. nificant milestone with his Diocese of Fr. Branson was the last of parishioners and continuing the Precious Blood Fathers to to lead souls ever-closer to 4915 Hwy. 50 West, Jefferson City (573) 893-4111 Jefferson City lead St. Ann Parish. Christ. The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 15 BICENTENNIAL From page 1 fruitful in the creation of patri- change and complexity. joys and challenges of this otic and good Christians.” “We have become a com- world.” Dr. Kremer noted that the plicated, diverse, interesting Sandra Deraps, a mem- approximately 70,000 people people, numbering more ber of Annunciation Parish living in the state at the time than 6 million, living in a in California, whose young- of its founding could easily fit complex, heterogeneous, in- est son was killed in 2006 into the University of Missouri’s triguing place,” Dr. Kremer while serving in the U.S. Memorial Stadium. noted. Marine Corps. in Iraq, was The largest concentration Among them are about the keynote speaker at the was in and around St. Louis, 27,000 descendants of in- Gold Star Families Memo- with other groups scattered digenous people who inhab- rial Monument unveiling along the Mississippi River, ited this place before colo- on Aug. 9. in the lead-mine region of the nial settlers, and descendants The monument, located western Ozarks, “and a rapidly of about 100,000 enslaved next to the Veterans Plaza on growing group along the Mis- people “whose forced labor the Capitol grounds, honors souri River in the central part of helped to build this state families and loved ones of the state, extending westward and nation although they military personnel who died along the so-called Boonslick were regarded as property, in service of this country. Trail.” not people.” Participants in the Aug. 10 Statehood Day festivities at the Capitol bow Howard County, in the heart Dr. Kremer asserted their heads during the Invocation. — Photo by Jay Nies A new century of the Jefferson City diocese, that the state’s diversity has al- enced together. we’re so privileged to be Mis- In his Statehood Day invo- was at that time the fastest- ways been one of its greatest “Especially in difficult times, sourians, and why it’s such a cation, Msgr. Kurwicki thanked growing county in the United strengths and has allowed it to Missourians fought and labored privilege to be Missourians God for all the people who have States. produce an amazing assortment to help each other, rescue each with you today,” he said. contributed building up Mis- Dr. Kremer pointed out that of eclectic brilliance. other, free the enslaved and pro- souri in its first 200 years. many of the early European He echoed a statement by tect defenseless people around A bridge and a monument “We honor her heroes and settlers came in search of good artist Thomas Hart Benton, the world,” he stated. In the days leading up to the heroines,” he prayed, “and ex- farmland that they could afford. whose raw and vivid “A Social “We did those things be- Bicentennial festivities came press our gratitude for Your “They saw Missouri as a History of the State of Mis- cause we are a good people,” the unveiling of the Gold Star countless blessings over these place of promise,” he said. souri” mural adorns the House he added. “We’ve shone more Families Memorial Monu- many decades. We recall Their lives were difficult and Lounge of the Missouri Capi- often than we’ve blushed. We’ve ment on the Capitol with joy our vener- dangerous. They created a soci- tol: “I like the men and women been a force for light more of- grounds and the able past, we now ety that would sustain not only who make the real Missouri. I ten than we’ve been the cause of dedication of live in our gra- themselves but those who came get along with them.” darkness.” the Bicenten- cious and un- after them. “I feel the same way,” said Looking ahead and extem- nial Bridge folding pres- “We owe them a great deal,” Dr. Kremer. porizing on St. Paul’s First Let- from the ent, and we Dr. Kremer noted. ter to the Corinthians, he as- Capitol Cir- look forward Among them were numer- “We’ll walk hand in hand” serted: “Not one of us can make cle to Adri- to a hopeful ous Catholic explorers, mis- Songs representing 20 de- a difference unless we ALL an’s Island. future.” sionaries, pioneers, statesmen cades of cultural amalgamation make a difference.” When com- In a state- and waves of Catholic im- More photos from pleted in Octo- ment, Lt. Gov. migrants of all occupations Many branches ber, the steel and Mike Kehoe, a whose baptismal seal left an this event will be The festivities also includ- concrete bridge will member of Cathedral imprint on these hills, plains posted in The Catholic ed the unveiling of a U.S. carry pedestrians and cyclists of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson and valleys. Missourian’s online postal stamp honoring Mis- to a park flanking the Missouri City, noted that for two cen- “Our presence has been edition, cathmo. souri’s bicentennial, and an River, on the other side of the turies, Missourians have been evident here from the be- com. Select “Photo official proclamation from railroad tracks below the steep making significant impacts at ginning,” Msgr. Kurwicki Galleries” from the Gov. Mike Parson. bluff. home and abroad. pointed out after the cel- The governor lauded the Father Jeremy Secrist, pastor “I am thankful for all they ebration. “Faith and religion “Multimedia” tab on rank-and-file Missourians in of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson have done,” he said. “Claudia have done much to influ- the menu bar. the audience. City, blessed the bridge during and I look forward to watch- ence good decisions, toler- “The true dignitaries,” the Aug. 10 dedication ceremo- ing our great state continue to ance and charity, and prayer has drifted down through the gen- he proclaimed, “are the Mis- ny, as several of his predecessors flourish for many more years to always been powerful in the life erations and across the Capitol sourians who go to work, raise had done for other bridges in come.” of our government.” grounds. their families, go to church, live the Capitol City. Dr. Kremer said he has good Dr. Kremer, a seventh-gen- The Missouri Choral Direc- a good life, are good neighbors, “We ask that You bless this reason to hope that Missouri eration Frankenstein native and tors Association’s All-Star Fes- are people with good values and bridge, and pray that You send will continue to be a place of current member of St. Peter tival Choir performed several spread those values down to the Your holy angels to watch over, promise, “and may our third Parish in Jefferson City, spoke rousing songs, including Mis- next generation.” protect and support it,” Fr. Se- century of statehood be the of fellow statesman as one souri State University Adjunct He said the state’s bicenten- crist prayed. “... Continue to time when that promise is ful- might speak of family. Professor James T. Gibson’s su- nial is a good time for all Mis- keep safe all those workers who filled.” “Missouri and its people be- perlative rendition of the Black sourians to take stock of their labor for its successful comple- Bishop W. Shawn Mc­ long to me and I to them,” he spiritual, “We Shall Overcome.” own place in history. tion.” Knight shared his prayer for stated. “The state and its people Missouri Supreme Court “Take a little time today to He prayed for the new the state over social media: sometimes confuse and con- Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson, think about your own fam- bridge to be a sign of everything “May God guide and foster found me, even on occasion an- an elder in the First Presbyte- ily, where you came from, your good that unites people in the our unity in times of uncer- noy and aggravate me, but I’ve rian Church in Jefferson City, family history, your family tree, community, and everyone who tainty; nurture social comity, never not loved it and them.” spoke of what the state’s people and find out what you’ve over- passes over the bridge may find justice and peace; and lead us The years have brought have accomplished and experi- come in Missouri, and why in God “a safeguard amidst the all into prosperity.” 16 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021

lenging; ____ is in having 52. Pope John XX____ is the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 to face ourselves in God’s Pope who called the Vati- presence,” —The Lost Art can Council II together. 11 12 13 14 ACROSS of Walking on the Water: 53. Hi-____ crackers. 15 16 17 the Reimaging the Priesthood, 55. I couldn’t get my guitar in Michael Heher. ____ with the rest of the 18 19 20 21 22 Diocese 27. Gun club. band. 28. Sixth sense. 57. “Grace does not work like 23 24 25 26 27 29. Once it forms its protec- a ____ in a slot machine. tive cocoon, a caterpillar’s It will move you only 28 29 30 when you let it move you,” body quickly dissolves into 31 32 33 a gooey soup of cells and —The Wisdom of Fulton By Father Don Antweiler proteins (yuk!). Special Sheen, Dynamic Catholic 34 35 36 ACROSS cells act like a recipe book Press. 1. This puzzle presents un- to remix the goo and form 59. This tateS recently re- 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 usual ____ and charac- legs, wings ____, and oth- moved St. Junipero Serra teristics of some of Mo.’s er butterfly body parts. from its State’s capitol 44 45 46 47

wildlife. 31. Letters often found behind grounds (abbr.). 48 49 50 51 9. Letters for 9 parishes in a physician’s name. 61. “I am not strong enough our diocese, the names of 32. Cold War foe (abbr.). to dig and I am ashamed 52 53 54 which celebrate Mary’s im- 33. Letters for an ear, nose and to ____,” (Luke 16:3). maculate beginnings. throat doctor. 62. Suffix for lemon or gator. 55 56 57 58 59 60 11. Car rental agency. 34. Hollywood celebrity. 63. ’s island. 12. The o.M Botanical Garden 36. “…the bronc whirled and 61 62 63 in St. Louis, was/is also kicked slamming the man DOWN called ____ Garden, after front to rear in the saddle 1. CliffSwallows gather before or after He ate His 41. “No one who sets a hand its philanthropic founder. and sent his hat spinning mouthfuls of mud to build last supper? asked the 2nd to the plow and looks back 14. Nyet in New York. skyward in a lazy ____,” nests on bluffs, bridges, grader. is ____ for the kingdom of 15. Catholics believe in the —The Road to Hell, Matt and ____. It takes about 19. Chemical letters for sodi- heaven,” (Luke 9:62). ____ Presence of Christ in Braun, from the Black Hat 1,000 beakfuls of mud, um. 43. One of the seven dwarves. the Eucharist. anthology. and as many trips to and 22. “The ____ is always with 45. A long narrative of the 16. “Birdbrain” isn’t an insult 37. ____ Big Apple; NYC from the mud puddle, to us, for it feeds the pres- deeds of a legendary his- if you’re a crow. The brainy nickname. finish a single nest. ent,” —Ruskin Bond. torical hero (e.g., the Iliad black ____ can count, 39. Semi. 2. First lady. 24. Abbr. for the Latin phrase or the Odessey). solve simple puzzles, and 41. Possible abbr. before a 3. Although the singer took “quod erat demonstran- 47. Abbr. for 2nd book of the use tools to gather food. priest’s name. two years ____ from dum,” literally meaning Bible. They even recognize hu- 42. Sullivan or Bradley. touring, she did not lose “which was to be demon- 49. Yes in Monterrey. man faces and learn to ap- 44. Capitol City County. her ability to entertain a strated.” It is used at the 51. “Give him an ____ and proach people who feed 46. Timothy’s mother (2 Tim- crowd. end of a thesis to show that he’ll take an ell (mile),” them and avoid those who othy 1:5). 4. Even busy bees need to the author’s overall argu- —John Heywood, from bother them. 48. “Worry about those things catch some zzz’s. Comb ment has just been proven. his collection of proverbs, 18. ____ Lords a Leaping, you can change and let through a patch of flowers 25. At the Lake of the Ozarks, 1546. 20. ____ Goodrich, tire com- God take care of the rest. at sunrise and you might it is the closest town to the 54. “____ definition of insan- pany. Not easy but it ____ me,” find a bee curled up in the National Shrine of Mary, ity is to continue to do the 21. Letters for Intrauterine —Barbara Bush: Pearls of petals, sound ____. It’s Mother of the Church. same things and expect Pregnancy, the normal Wisdom, by Jean Becker. usually males who slumber 30. The ayB of Fundy in this different results,” —Steve growth path after concep- 50. Fireflies flicker to attract outside; females return to Canadian maritime prov- Covey, author of 7 Habits tion in a woman’s body. a mate but their flashing the nest each night. ince has some of the most of Highly Effective People. 23. When we butcher a hog, backsides have another 5. “A rationalist ____ at a extreme tides in the world 55. Short for the event in we say we use everything purpose: the blinking sig- disadvantage when events (abbr.). which the Vince Lombardi but the ____. nals to hungry bats that are irrational,” —Borrower 31. Gray Treefrogs are not al- Trophy is awarded. 26. “Having to face God is not the firefly is actually ____ of the Night, Elizabeth Pe- ways gray. To hide from 56. “Abandon hope, all ____ what makes prayer so chal- and shouldn’t be eaten. ters. hungry predators, these who enter here,” —in- 6. The uckeyeB State (abbr.). snack-sized amphibians scription over the entrance 7. Bugs and Roger. change color—turning to hell in Dante’s Divine 8. Eastern Coachwhip snakes from gravel-gray to bark- Comedy, 1472. can slither ____ than any brown to leafy-green—so 57. State in which the Dec- snake in the Show-Me they can ____ whatever laration of Independence State. Compared to hu- they are crawling on. was penned and the U.S. mans, their top speed of 34. “…(Jesus) overturned Constitution was adopted 3.5 mph isn’t impressive, the tables of the money (abbr.). We offer a but they’re quick enough changers and the seats of 58. Slang word popularized by to out-slither all but their those ____ doves,” (Mark Italian-Ams. in Philadel- Knights of Columbus fastest predators and prey. 11:15). phia in the 1940s; promi- Fourth Degree 9. Part of FDIC. 35. President Clinton’s presi- nently used by Rocky Bal- Discount 10. “... we may merit to be dential archives is in this boa (Sylvester Stallone) in ____-heirs to eternal State’s capital (abbr.). the “Rocky” movies. 236 East High Street, We also life…” —Second Eucha- 36. Gasoline station brand. 60. Periodic chart letters for Downtown Jefferson City SELL tuxedos! ristic Prayer. 38. Garden tool. gold. 573-634-7267 13. 4th year high schooler 40. “He split the rock and (abbr.). water ____ forth,” (Psalm www.samuelstuxedos.com 17. Did Jesus eat His last ____ 105:41). ANSWERS on page 19 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 17 ADMINISTRATORS From page 13 and humanistic curriculum and to be effective,” he stated. “They wellspring of good advice, the a Catholic education that helps need to let the operator do his best being to remember to take them be better individuals and or her job and stay faithful.” time for herself and the people closer to God.” who are closest to her. That proximity to God is a “Stewards of the faith” “I am extremely excited to crucial ingredient of happiness Deacon Michael Brooks, work for and with people who and self-determination. a retired principal, once told encourage time for faith and “It is also critical for being Melinda Osentoski to always family,” she said. an apostle and live and spread look at a disagreement from Mrs. Emmerich enjoys God’s love,” Mr. González said. the other person’s perspective. spending time with her family, He believes graduates of “That has stuck with me and listening to podcasts and au- a thriving Catholic school has definitely assisted me in my diobooks, working around her should be able to relate to interactions with students, par- house, golfing, trying new reci- Salvation History with famil- ents, and colleagues,” said Mrs. pes, reading or watching TV. iarity, should know Catholic Osentoski, the new principal She recently read Lead Like doctrine in its principles and of Holy Cross School in Cuba. a Pirate, by Shelly Burgess and personal and collective appli- “It reminds me that I need Beth Houf; The Ten Minute In- cation, should have a personal to be Jesus’s light for others,” Service, by Todd Whitaker; and and intimate relationship with she added. What Great Principals Do Dif- God that informs all his or her Born and raised in San Di- ferently, by Todd Whitaker. actions, and should be a reflec- ego, California, “Mrs. O” and New Catholic school administrators in the Jefferson City diocese “These three books have tion of Christ in all they do, her husband Darin have two include: (front row) Kelsey Emmerich, principal, St. Joseph School, helped me shift my mind from and everywhere they go. children. Salisbury; Melinda Osentowski, principal, Holy Cross School, Cuba; that of a classroom teacher to “If a Catholic school does its Mrs. Osentoski spent a lot (second row) Kara Higgins, principal, St. Andrew School, Tipton; a building administrator,” she work well, it will successfully of time camping and off-road- Gina Bailey, principal, St. Joseph Cathedral School, Jefferson City; said. help parents transmit Catho- ing with her family in the des- José María González, assistant principal, Sacred Heart School, In difficult moments, she Sedalia; Emma Williams, assistant principal, Helias Catholic High lic values, behaviors and ways ert while growing up. School, Jefferson City; Billy Cannon, principal, St. Stanislaus School, turns her mind to Mary, moth- to understand and face life,” She holds a bachelor’s de- Wardsville; (fourth row) Jacob Akin, assistant principal, St. Joseph er of Jesus. he said. “These values will not gree in elementary education Cathedral School, Jefferson City; Spencer Allen, principal, Helias “If I feel overwhelmed, then be a cold and impersonal rep- and a master’s in education. Catholic High School, Jefferson City. — Photo by Jay Nies I stop for a moment and think of etition of expected behaviors She has been teaching in the incredible sacrifice that Mary but a product of an inner and Catholic schools for 20 years. strength for everything through “An ongoing goal I have made to follow God’s will,” she personal disposition due to the When asked what she likes Him Who empowers me.” will be to close any educa- said. “Her love and devotion for presence of God in their lives.” best about teaching at Holy “This verse reminds me to tional gaps that have occurred God helps to put things into Mr. González faces that chal- Cross School, she said, “I re- give my joys, hopes, burdens due to COVID,” she said. “I perspective and brings a sense of lenge by putting Church teach- ally like that everything we do and sorrows to God,” she said. know our faculty is extremely peace and calm over me.” ing into practice and having a revolves around our Christian Her favorite saint is St. Ber- dedicated and they are up for Mrs. Emmerich asks for living relationship with God. faith. The faith community we nadette, one of the visionaries any challenge this school year prayers for her and her col- “I want God to be present in have within the school and the at Lourdes. could bring.” leagues at St. Joseph School my words and actions so that parish feels like family.” She and her husband Evan to make decisions with confi- I can be an apostle wherever I She said the role of a Catho- Put God first have two daughters and are ac- dence, peace, security, wisdom am and whatever I am working lic school administrator is to Kelsey M. Emmerich knows tive St. Joseph parishioners. and strength. on,” he said. guide teachers and students to the value of putting God first. “I think it is extremely im- She’s grateful to all of her fel- “If I try to have God in my- grow in their faith and love for “I believe a strong education portant to teach the students low St. Joseph parishioners for self, His light will shine and bear God through their example, is important, but secondary to to be active and strong mem- supporting her in this new role. fruit,” he stated. “That applies to encouraging faith-based ac- God,” said Mrs. Emmerich, bers of the parish,” she said. “Please know that I will my family life, friendships and tivities, and assisting in faith the new principal of St. Joseph “In doing so we will continue work hard to put the needs of professional relationships.” development for their teach- School in Salisbury. to sustain our parish family.” my students and faculty ahead He enjoys spending time ers and staff. She grew up in Salisbury, She said her principal men- of all else,” she said. “I believe with his wife, mountain-bik- “The main reason for a went to St. Joseph School and tor in the diocese has been a this will be a great school year!” ing, jogging, playing tennis, Catholic school is evangeliza- now gets to be the principal. walking around the neighbor- tion,” she stated. “Every activity “I am extremely excited for hood, reading and listening to we do during the school day is the opportunity to come back music. imbued with our love for Jesus.” to my home parish and lead BUILDING DEMOLITION? He also likes spending time She said Catholic education God’s youth through Catholic alone with God, especially in is an important way to grow education,” she said. Adoration. the Church and help young She believes her main job as “He always has words of people grow closer to God. a Catholic school administra- advice and comfort,” said Mr. When schools do these tor is to help lead students and Contact Us González. “Talking with Him things well, “students become guide the faculty through the 1-800-769-5798 like this every day helps me stewards of their faith,” she example of Christ’s love. www.arsi-mo.com keep my mind clear, my goals said. “They participate in min- She said the purpose of a alive, my heart rejoicing, and istry and lead their lives in a Catholic school is “to grow the my soul in shape.” Christian manner.” hearts and minds of our stu- Mr. González asks for Mrs. Osentoski enjoys read- dents.” Asbestos Inspection prayers to be a helpful instru- ing and spending time with her She noted that COVID-19 ment in God’s hands. family. has caused major disruption and Abatement “Tools don’t always need to Her favorite Scripture verse for schools in the past year and Serving clients throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City since 1985 with asbestos, lead, mold, and environmental services. understand the whole picture is Philippians 4:13: “I have the a half. 18 THINGS TO DO The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021

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William Korte, 8:30 am-5:30 Food” fundraiser, 4:30-6:30 val, 11 am-6:30 pm; Marshall, St. VIRTUAL, Catholic Charities of pm, National Shrine of Mary, pm, Sk8 Zone; Marceline, K of Peter Parish picnic, noon-4 pm Central and Northern Missouri Mother of the Church, for info C fish fry, 4-8 pm, drive-thru or Eventos del refugee resettlement program visit thenationalshrineofmary carry-out only Sep. 18 Ministerio Hispano orientation, 5:30-6:30 pm, for motherofthechurch.com Moberly, St. Pius X School info or to register, contact Di- Aug. 29 Foundation golf tournament, 8 6-7 Noviembre ana Twombly at 573-442-7568 Sep. 30-Oct. 3 Jefferson City, Helias Catho- am, Heritage Hills Golf Course; Sedalia, Retiro de Crecimiento, or [email protected] Moberly, Men’s Cursillo Week- lic High School Parents’ Club St. Clement, St. Clement Par- Escuela del Sagrado Corazón, end #69, St. Pius X Parish, to reg- formal resale, 1-4 pm, auxiliary ish “Kentucky Derby” dinner & favor de inscribirse llamado a Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29 ister visit diojeffcity.org/cursillo gym; Jefferson City, St. Peter auction, 5:30-10 pm, K of C Hall José Hernandez al 660-281- Jefferson City, “A Matter of 175 anniversary celebration 4078 o envíe un correo elec- Balance,” free class for aging concert with Kevin J. Vaughn, Sep. 19 trónico tyfn@hot mail.com adults on fall prevention, 10 Health & 4-6 pm, St. Peter Church Centralia, Holy Spirit Parish am-noon, MU Extension Of- dinner fundraiser, 11 am-1 13-14 Noviembre fice, for info contact Cristal Wellness Sedalia, Retiro de Creci- Backer at 573-635-7719 or visit Aug. 22 miento, Escuela del Sagrado cccnmo.diojeffcity.org Jefferson City, COVID-19 vac- SR. CONSTANCE Corazón, favor de inscribirse cination clinic, 8:30 am-12:30 From page 9 llamado a Marcelino Chavez pm, Immaculate Concep- ties, geriatricians reported the greatest level of job satisfaction! al 660-631-3748 tion’s McCarty Plaza So, if you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfill- ment, cherish the elderly. May they be for you, as they have been for URENECK me, a pearl of great price! From page 9 Sister Constance Veit is director of communications for the Little Sis- our goodwill. But before we take any medicine, we consult doc- ters of the Poor. I have encountered small, seemingly innocu- tors about the nature of our illness or ailment. We ous weeds that can at times look like good plants get a game plan in place to get better. or ground cover. I liken them to venial sins. Left Or, to stick with my original analogy and unattended, they build bad habits in us and even Jesus’ own parable of the sower, we receive the inhibit our ability to recognize them as problem- word Himself only when we have made our bod- atic. ies and souls into fertile soil. Otherwise, it will get “Indeed the safest road to hell is the gradual choked out by the weeds that are always ready to 615 A Clark Ave • Jefferson City Factory Authorized Dealer one — the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without take more ground. 573-636-9661 sudden turnings, without milestones, without As the bishops prepare their document on www.SchrimpfPlumbing.com signposts,” writes Screwtape. the meaning of the Eucharist and make plans And of course there are weeds that are more for a eucharistic revival, it would be good to see like mortal sins, those which stand tall with a sort them encourage pastors to make the sacrament of of pride and moxie. These are the big and flashy reconciliation more widely available and to en- failings that do things like fuel addiction, fan the sure that the experience of the faithful who avail flames of anger and overpower our goodwill and themselves to it is one characterized by mercy and Religious For All Occasions: Gifts self-possession. practical direction for improvement. Baptism ~ Confirmation ~ First Communion ~ RCIA ~ Wedding There has been a lot of discussion and ink Evangelization requires something like curb spilled in recent weeks over Catholics’ worthiness appeal — not just moral coherence, but recog- to receive the Eucharist, as well as the nature of nizable fruitfulness and beauty in the lives of be- the sacrament itself. But what I find lacking in lievers. More opportunities for confession could 6601 TROOST AVE. • KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64131 this conversation is a robust reference to the sac- make all the difference. 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Anniversaries Koeltztown, St. Boniface Deaths Elections Gerald & Mary Nilges, 55 years Sister Dolores Bozif of the Sisters of John & Janel Juergensmeyer, 30 years Boonville, Ss. Peter and Paul — Kathryn Fayette, St. Joseph — Beth Lammers, Christian Charity, formerly of St. Pe- Wayne & Melinda Rademan, 21 years Cauthon president; Katy Flaspohler, vice ter Parish in Fulton, her 60th anniver- Austin & Megan Loehner, 12 years president; Angie Mateu, secretary, sary in religious life on Aug. 22 Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — of the Parish Pastoral Council Loose Creek, Immaculate Conception Sandra Thomas, Fred Wappel Bonnots Mill, St. Louis of France Ron & Brenda Kliethermes, 45 years Jefferson City, Cathedral of Joseph — Maurice & Lois Mertens, 56 years Cuba, Holy Cross — Charles Swope Jonathan Browning, Anne Kampeter, Martinsburg, St. Joseph to the Parish Pastoral Council Brookfield, Immaculate Conception Charlie & Cathy Schafer, 42 years Fulton, St. Peter — Dana Oldani, Robert & Clare Devoy, 65 years Dan & Rita Gangloff, 35 years Margaret Trokey Kahoka, St. Michael — Cody Maples, Denis & Barbara Garvey, 48 years Jared & Leslie Windmann, 25 years to the Parish Pastoral Council Roger & Donna Hulett, 45 years Jeff & Charlea Schafer, 15 years Hannibal, Holy Family — Frances Steve & Betty Arp, 41 years Josh & Katie Swaim, 12 years Collins, Henry Riedel, Julie Rolsen Mexico, Knights of Columbus David & Linda Shaw, 35 years Monsignor Patrick Gavin Council David & Martha Ingram, 30 years Mexico, St. Brendan Jefferson City, Immaculate 3760 — Jason Young, grand knight; Todd & Lori Hanson, 29 years Deacon Louis & Alice Leonatti, 50 years Conception — Martha F. Campbell, Brian Maxwell, deputy grand knight; Elias Otto, Gene B. Parker Danny Leonatti, recording secretary; Climax Springs, Our Lady of Snows Milan, St. Mary Terry Maassen, treasurer; Rich Jim & Elaine Wheeler, 59 years Juan & Deb Coronado, 26 years Jefferson City, St. Peter — Cesar H. Duffner, financial secretary; Robbie Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart Calzadillas Scheiner, KC Club president Columbia, Sacred Heart Bob & Ann Boehm, 50 years Gene & Glenda Kelly, 51 years Tom & Diane Rackers, 48 years Loose Creek, Immaculate Conception Moberly, St. Pius X — Adam Ritter, Garry & Chris Reichel, 46 years — Edward “Cap” E. Bonnot Elizabeth Siebuhr, Lance Winkler, to Eldon, Sacred Heart Greg & Bert Fick, 33 years the School Advisory Board Joe & Christi Jung, 25 years Allen & Amy Frank, 26 years Mary’s Home, Our Lady of Snows — Ralph & Linda Fick, 24 years Jeffrey Woodberry Rolla, St. Patrick — Casey Ball, Tonie Fayette, St. Joseph Cahill, Jane O’Connor, to the School Gerald & Mary Hrdina, 50 years Rosati, St. Anthony of Padua Mexico, St. Brendan — Gertrude Advisory Board Leon & Janis Borges, 30 years Bob & JoAnn Edwards, 60 years Kasper St. Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle Freeburg, Holy Family St. Patrick, Shrine of St. Patrick Monroe City, Holy Rosary — Tim — Jackie Prenger, president; Mark Joe & Irma Richter, 64 years Sam & Mary Jean Wheeler, 62 years Kendrick Luebbering, vice president; Dunja Richard & Lucille Welschmeyer, 57 years Bruce & Melody Uhlmeyer, 49 years Wieberg, secretary, of the Parish Joe & Meg Poettgen, 55 years Palmyra, St. Joseph — Mary E. Kempf Pastoral Council; Phil Akin, Amanda Roger & Lorraine Stuecken, 51 years Versailles, St. Philip Benizi Wooten, to the School Advisory Jay & Mary Locker, 42 years David & Helen Franken, 50 years St. Martins, St. Martin — Dr. Thomas C. Board Steve & Jane Bauer, 41 years Hartman, Francis J. Lehman Matt & Tricia Burkhardt, 14 years Vienna, Visitation Taos, St. Francis Xavier — Debbie Justin & Diana Haines, 12 years Vic & Joan Stratman, 43 years St. Patrick, Shrine of St. Patrick — Backes, Tammy Sachse, Ken Lawrence & Dorothy Buschmann, 13 years Maxine Uhlmeyer Sandbothe, Dan Sanning, to the Hannibal, Holy Family Parish Pastoral Council Gary & Martha Tucker, 52 years St. Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle — Baptisms Lorraine C. Luebbering Hermann, St. George Robert & JoAnn Witthaus, 50 years Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Salisbury, St. Joseph — Joe Bange Birthdays Reddin Ginter, Maverick Spencer, Freeburg, Holy Family — Marie Kern, Holts Summit, St. Andrew Sawyer Springer, Isla Stansberry, Sedalia, St. Vincent de Paul — Evelyn her 90th on July 27 Bill & Kathy Blanton, 50 years Craig Williams Close Indian Grove, St. Raphael — Irma Jefferson City, Immaculate Conception Ewing, Queen of Peace — Mallory Wardsville, St. Stanislaus — Harold J. Widhalm, her 90th on Aug. 16 Donnie & Lois Thomas, 45 years Anne Cramsey, daughter of Tim & Bax Deacon Ray & Donna Purvis, 47 years Samantha Cramsey Rolla, St. Patrick — Dorothy Reece, her Jerry & Jackie Jenkins, 36 years 101st on Aug. 8 Freeburg, Holy Family — Burkley Marriages Jefferson City, St. Peter Parish Annamarie Davis, daughter of George & Phyllis Faherty, 51 years Colby & Arielle Davis Jefferson City, Immaculate Conception — Kate Menges & Sacraments of Initiation Kahoka, St. Michael Fulton, St. Peter — Finley Louise and Jonathon Wildhaber Dr. Charles & Peggy Alber, 63 years Emerson Lucille Baker, daughters of Lake Ozark, Our Lady of the Lake — Kasi Walker Serrano James & Shirley Neves, 62 years Cliff & Christina Baker Marceline, St. Bonaventure — Donna Joe & Linda Richardson, 45 years Venneman & Robert Stuart Rusty & Rose Smith, 10 years Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Joseph — Brynlee Nicole Libbert, daughter St. Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle —

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Salisbury, St. Joseph — Scarlett Kay 10 9 8 7 6 5 MO 65109-0914. Kelley, daughter of T.J. & Jamie Kelley 4 3 2 1 20 YOUTH The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 Moniteau County Fair Youth Art Show offers glimpse into art program at St. Andrew School in Tipton By Jay Nies A cavalcade of student artwork adorned the walls of Centennial Hall on the Fairgrounds in California. The Youth Art Show at the Moniteau County Fair was music to Donna Ray- mond’s eyes. “God has given each of us talents to be shared and used to benefit other peo- ple,” said Mrs. Raymond, art teacher at St. Andrew School in Tipton. “Creat- ing art is one way we can bring joy to ourselves and others.” dents a license to “be them- measuring with a ruler to deter- ing of what they’re celebrating. students an appreciation for Sixty-seven of her students selves” and have fun while cre- mining the size, shape, perspec- “I am so grateful that I teach the expression of someone else’s in kindergarten through eighth ating and learning about the tive, arrangement, balance and at St. Andrew School, where we mind,” she said. grade had their work displayed different mediums and aspects other aspects of the artwork,” can express our religious beliefs in the Art Show. of the fine arts. she said. in art,” she said. On the move Six won ribbons this year, Most students look forward Likewise, history plays a part Students returning to St. An- “but in my eyes they are all win- to art. Many say it is their fa- in art, through learning about Art of persuasion drew School this fall will find a ners because I know the work vorite class. art movements and the artists Mrs. Raymond is convinced new home for their art classes. and pride they put into their “Research has shown that throughout history. that growing in appreciation for “It will be a larger room with the arts is a way for students to desks that will be easier for the become more well-rounded in- students to work from,” said dividuals. Mrs. Raymond. “When students learn about Parishioner Evan Garber a variety of artists and critique built a whole wall of shelving to artwork, they reflect on feelings and the feelings of the artists See ARTWORK, page 23 and the observer,” she said. In that way, they become more in-tune to others’ and their own feelings. Mrs. Raymond likes in- cluding lessons that teach about other cultures’ life- projects,” said Mrs. Raymond. brain function is enhanced Social studies is bolstered by styles and artistic stylings. At the end of this past school through art,” Mrs. Raymond learning about the art of other “The students enjoy creat- year, her second at St. Andrew, noted. “Even viewing art can cultures, as well as the students’ ing and replicating art from she encouraged all of her stu- lift one’s spirit and give a feeling own. other countries and appreci- dents to submit one of their art of wellbeing.” Science studies benefit from ate our differences through projects for the County Fair. Furthermore, creating art learning about animals and na- art,” she said. She was pleased at their ea- helps students develop fine mo- ture through art. She noted that art is vast gerness to do so. tor skills as well as their critical Mrs. Raymond also often and that the beauty of any “I see many students at St. thinking and decision-making includes lessons about religion, given artwork can be expe- Andrew School blossom when abilities. faith and values. rienced differently for every they use their talent to create a “It is also rewarding to the “Many projects give me the observer. piece of art,” she said. “My wish students when they complete a opportunity to teach about “Realizing this gives the for the students is that they rec- project and accomplish a goal,” giving, caring for others and ognize the gift of artistic talent she said. gratitude for what we have,” she given to them by God and that said. they will continue to use their Imitates life For one project last year, she talent to spread joy throughout Mrs. Raymond talked about told each student to draw a large their life.” how art helps reinforce stu- heart, divide it into sections and She believes it’s important dents’ understanding of other write in each section some of for schools to encourage stu- subjects at school. the things that were near and dents to learn art and to give “I believe art enhances the dear to their own heart. them an outlet for their creative students’ knowledge of all other “It was encouraging to see abilities. subjects,” she stated. “Most art that all of the students included “Many students have hid- projects begin with a short les- a cross, and most of them were den artistic talent that might son or story about the subject of centered in the heart,” she said. otherwise go undeveloped,” she the project.” During religious holidays, stated. For example, “math is defi- she guides students in creating Art class also provides stu- nitely utilized in art — from art that reflects the true mean- The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 YOUTH 21 Jesus urges His friends to watch for His return By Jennifer Ficcaglia to meet the bridegroom,” Jesus some for yourselves.” Catholic News Service said. The bridegroom came while One day, as Jesus was sitting Five of the virgins were wise the foolish virgins were away on the Mount of Olives, the and five were foolish. The five buying oil, and those who were apostles came to speak to Him wise virgins brought extra oil ready went into the wedding in private. with them, but the five foolish feast with him. “Tell us, when will this hap- ones did not, Jesus explained. Then the door was locked. pen, and what sign will there Since the bridegroom was When the foolish virgins be of Your coming, and of the long delayed, the women be- finally arrived, they found the end of the age?” they wanted to came drowsy and fell asleep as door locked and said, “Lord, know. they were waiting for him. Lord, open the door for us!” Jesus described the signs At midnight, they woke up But He said in reply, “Amen, of His coming, such as false to people shouting, “Behold, I say to you, I do not know prophets arising and the re- the bridegroom! Come out to you.” ports of wars. meet him!” “Therefore,” Jesus said, “stay He also pointed out that The virgins got up and awake, for you know neither only one person knows the ex- trimmed their lamps. the day nor the hour.” act time of His return. The foolish virgins’ lamps “But of that day and hour do not expect, the Son of Man return. were going out, so they asked Read more about it... no one knows, neither the an- will come.” One of the parables was the wise ones to share their oil. Matthew 24 & 25 gels of heaven, nor the Son, Jesus told His friends several about 10 virgins. “No,” the wise virgins re- 1. What question did the but the Father alone,” Jesus parables so they would under- “The kingdom of heaven plied, “for there may not be apostles ask Jesus? said. “So too, you also must be stand the importance of watch- will be like 10 virgins who enough for us and you. Go in- 2. Which virgins ran out of prepared, for at an hour you ing and being prepared for His took their lamps and went out stead to the merchants and buy oil? Bible Accent Saint Also in Matthew 25, we learn you gave Me drink, a stranger his angels because they saw the how the Son of Man will judge and you welcomed Me, naked Son of Man in need and did Spotlight the nations upon His return. and you clothed Me, ill and not minister to Him. In verse 31, we read that all you cared for Me, in prison “And these will go off to Caterina Fieschi was born the nations will be assembled and you visited Me,” the Son eternal punishment, but the in Genoa, Italy, in 1447. before the Son of Man and His of Man will say. righteous to eternal life,” Jesus When she was 16, she en- angels. The righteous people will said. tered into an arranged mar- “And He will separate them wonder when they saw the riage with Giuliano Adorn, one from another, as a shep- Son of Man and ministered to who did not treat her well. herd separates the sheep from Him. Trivia In 1473, Caterina had a the goats,” Jesus said. “He will “Amen, I say to you, what- vision of Christ carrying His place the sheep on His right ever you did for one of these Where will the cross. This vision changed and the goats on His left.” least brothers of Mine, you did Son of Man sit her life, and she became de- Those on the right will be for Me,” He will reply. to judge the voted to prayer and caring told to inherit the kingdom. Those on the left will be nations? (Hint: for the poor in the slums of “For I was hungry and you told to depart into the eternal Matthew 25:31) Genoa. gave Me food, I was thirsty and fire prepared for the devil and Giuliano also changed and became a Franciscan tertiary.

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY now, where I am?’ that definition imprinted on “Our vision must shift from ORDINARY TIME IN ORDINARY TIME their minds and hearts. paying bills to supporting our Jos. 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Dt. 4:1-2, 6-8 “Thank God” “You all have a very impor- mission,” Fr. Jones stated. Ps. 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 Ps. 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 Eph. 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Jas. 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Fr. Viviano lauded the tant role to play in this,” he Jn. 6:60-69 Mk. 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 teachers for their sacrifices and told the educators. “Do your Staying focused commitment. best to work with your prin- The day’s combination of Monday, Aug 23 Monday, Aug 30 “You suit up and get in the cipal and pastor to encourage prayer, upbeat music, fellowship, St. Rose of Lima, virgin 1 Thes. 4:13-18 tranches every day,” he said. “I active stewardship from every encouragement and silent reflec- 1 Thes. 1:1-5, 8b-10 Ps. 96:1, 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13 am abundantly grateful for that.” family to support the mission tion helped get the teachers and Ps. 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a, 9b Lk. 4:16-30 He pointed out that chil- of the Church. administrators ready to start this Mt. 23:13-22 dren often spend more quality “Encourage families to pray, school year on the right foot. Tuesday, Aug 31 time with their teachers than participate and to sacrificially Sister Claret Feldhake of the Tuesday, Aug 24 1 Thes. 5:1-6, 9-11 with their family. give of their first fruits,” he said. School Sisters of Notre Dame, St. Bartholomew, apostle Ps. 27:1, 4, 13-14 He acknowledged that even The spirituality of steward- who teaches art at St. Joseph Rv. 21:9b-14 Lk. 4:31-37 Ps. 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 in a heavily Catholic area, ship comes from the Bible, School in Westphalia and St. Jn. 1:45-51 Wednesday, Sep 1 people who promote and pass with God telling His People to Mary School in Frankenstein, Col. 1:1-8 on the Catholic faith are often put Him first, pray and wor- enjoyed having time to reflect Wednesday, Aug 25 Ps. 52:10, 11 swimming against the current. ship together and give sacrifi- on her role as a teacher in a St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Lk. 4:38-44 “We’re on the bottom side cially of their work and their Catholic school. priest of the scale now,” he asserted. wealth in thanksgiving to Him. She said the call to daily 1 Thes. 2:9-13 Thursday, Sep 2 “The Christian ethos no longer One of Bishop W. Shawn prayer was a good reminder. Ps. 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab Col. 1:9-14 permeates the larger culture.” McKnight’s pastoral priorities “In these uncertain times Mt. 23:27-32 Ps. 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Many families have become is to promote stewardship as a prayer will help me to remem- Lk. 5:1-11 lukewarm or lax in the practice basis for carrying-out the work ber that God is the center of Thursday, Aug 26 Friday, Sep 3 of their faith, forsaking regular of the Church in every parish my life and that God is always 1 Thes. 3:7-13 Ps. 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14, 17 St. Gregory the Great, pope and Mass attendance and family in this diocese. with me in every situation in Mt. 24:42-51 doctor of the Church prayer. “We’re working on conver- my life,” she said. Col. 1:15-20 He encouraged them to de- sion of life through intentional Patricia Kirks, principal of Friday, Aug 27 Ps. 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 rive motivation from the chal- discipleship,” said Fr. Jones. St. Joseph School in Westpha- St. Monica Lk. 5:33-39 lenges, “to fight the good fight, “Stewardship and discipleship lia, lauded the retreat’s empha- 1 Thes. 4:1-8 to go forth and do the work are symbiotic. You cannot have sis on helping teachers enrich Ps. 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12 Saturday, Sep 4 that we’re called to do.” one without the other.” their own faith so they can Mt. 25:1-13 Col. 1:21-23 He urged them to spend He said it’s important for ev- help their students do likewise. Ps. 54:3-4, 6, 8 some free time each day in eryone to be active participants, “A Catholic teacher’s first Saturday, Aug 28 Lk. 6:1-5 church, praying. rather than passive recipients. priority is to have Jesus as his St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church The Holy Father’s prayer “Thank God for the blessing “The reality is, in most of or her central focus, and then intentions for August: 1 Thes. 4:9-11 of your vocation!” he said. “And our schools, we have a lot of the teaching and learning will Let us pray for the Church, that she Ps. 98:1, 7-8, 9 may receive from the Holy Spirit ask Him for the grace to perse- families who don’t actively par- come naturally,” she said. Mt. 25:14-30 the grace and strength to reform vere and to carry the cross and ticipate in the life of the par- She believes spending time herself in the light of the Gospel. to share the joys with the chil- ish,” he stated. “They need us with Jesus in prayer is the focal dren He has entrusted to you.” to call them to step it up.” point that keeps all works of a Sponsored by The biblical model of stew- classroom teacher on track. Key to discipleship ardship presents sacrificial giv- “As an administrator, I need “Stewardship is the grateful ing of time, talent and treasure to develop my own relation- response of a Christian disciple as a spiritual endeavor, a nec- ship with Jesus so I can set an who recognizes and receives essary response to all that God example for my teachers, staff God’s gifts and shares these gifts has done and given. and students,” she stated. in love of God and neighbor.” A mindset of prayer and More than anything, she Fr. Jones, diocesan steward- sacrificial doing and giving will wants them all to remember ship director, hopes that in five eliminate parishes’ and schools’ that God is in charge and will years, all Catholic school stu- reliance on fundraisers to make take good care of them. ARTWORK From page 20 store art supplies, making them more She plans to challenge them with so the students can again choose the art each other on their work. accessible for projects throughout the more projects that emphasize the ele- to submit.” “It is heartwarming to watch the stu- school year. ments of art. dents at St. Andrew respect each other “The students will be surprised with She intends to build on the princi- “Best job” and reflect Christ to one another,” she our new room, and I know they will ap- ples of art to her work with the upper Mrs. Raymond said she feels blessed said. preciate all that it has to offer for their grades in order to progress and prepare to have a pastor, administration and fel- She derives genuine satisfaction from creative minds,” said Mrs. Raymond. the students for high school art class. low faculty members who are very sup- the happiness on students’ faces when As the new school year gets under “I will also be introducing more farm portive of the school’s art program. they create works of art. way, she anticipates the creation of projects in the hope of having more en- She recognizes God at work in her “It’s great to see their excitement at more excellent artwork and the reveal- tries for the County Fair in the Best of classroom through the students’ atti- trying different mediums and begin- ing of more previously hidden talents in Farm category,” she said. “We will store tudes toward their classmates and in the ning new projects,” she said. “I always her students. the projects all year long at the school way they encourage and compliment say I have the best job on the planet!” 24 The Catholic Missourian August 20, 2021 Mini-mission in California, Tipton Organ concert in J.C. (kevin DATE: August 30-31 Donna Cori for a “mini-mis- Tuesday. DATE: August 29 Mr. Vaughn jvaughn.com) TIME: 6:30 - 9 pm sion” on Monday and Tuesday, Mr. Francis is a popular TIME: 4 pm is Director of Aug. 30 and 31. speaker on Eucharistic mira- Music and Organist at Gloria Annunciation Parish in Cal- Presentations will be from cles. St. Peter Parish in Jefferson Dei Lutheran Church in South ifornia and St. Andrew Parish 6:30 to 9 p.m. both nights. Ms. Cori is a popular singer City will host a celebration Bend, Indiana, and performs in Tipton will host Catholic Mr. Francis will speak at St. on Stations of the Cross and will concert of its 175th anniversa- nationally and internationally evangelizers Tim Francis and Andrew Church, 106 W. Coo- speak about the Blessed Mother ry and of Missouri’s 200th an- as a solo concert artist. per St. in Tipton, on Monday in her role as the Mediatrix. niversary, with organist Kevin He holds degrees in piano, and at Annunciation Church, “Prepare to be ‘wowed!’” J. Vaughn at 4 p.m. on Sunday, organ, and sacred music, as Like Us On 310 S. Mill St. in California, the mission’s organizers stated. Aug. 29, in newly restored St. well as the American Guild of facebook on Tuesday. “This is a chance of a lifetime Peter Church, 216 Broadway. Organists Colleague certificate. Ms. Cori will speak at An- to be totally awed and inspired. He will perform organ He is the assistant director Diocese of nunciation Church in Cali- Hopefully these events will give works of Guilmant, Yon, Har- for doctoral studies at the Kroc Jefferson City fornia on Monday and at St. you a new life-changing start to bach, Buck, and a new compo- Institute for International Andrew Church in Tipton on your devotion to Mother Mary sition by Horst Buchholz. Peace Studies and teaches or- and in receiving the Holy Eu- The concert is free and gan literature in the Graduate charist will total devotion.” open to all. Program in Sacred Music at the University of Notre Dame. You may have gone to your ALPINE EUROPE local parish school, you may Featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau have sent your children there, 11 DAYS: SEPTEMBER 12-22, 2022 TRACTOR and you may currently have HEIDELBERG • RHINE VALLEY •LUCERNE • INNSBRUCK • SALZBURG grandchildren there. 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