Winter 2006 “Forming men for the The priesthood for over Herald 100 years.” Mission Statement A Newsletter for the Alumni and Friends of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a community of faith, for- The 2006 Convivium Dinner Auction mation, and learning, located in the Archdiocese of St. 14th Annual Fundraiser Celebrates Spirit of the Seminary Louis, preparing men for the Roman Catholic priesthood of Kenrick-Glennon Semi- Buzz and Tina Eckelkamp Jesus Christ. nary celebrated a spiritual and served as the Honorary Chairs Under the guidance of the spirit-filled evening with 250 for Convivium 2006, and were Holy Spirit and to the praise of friends at its fourteenth an- quick to praise the dinner auc- God the Father, we cultivate nual Convivium dinner auc- tion committee for their efforts the human, spiritual, intellec- tion on Saturday, November in organizing the event. tual, and pastoral gifts of can- 4. Beginning with Mass cele- “Buzz and I were honored to didates for the diocesan minis- brated by Fr. Nicholas be involved with such a won- try. Muenks (Associate Pastor, St. derful event,” said Tina Eckel- To this end, we commit our- Clement of Rome Parish, or- kamp. “It is so refreshing to selves to a responsible and ef- dination class of 2006), con- spend time with the seminari- fective stewardship of re- tinuing on through the silent ans, to share Mass with so sources, carrying on our recog- auction, a delicious dinner Kenrick-Glennon Seminary many friends of the seminary, nized tradition of service to the prepared by Tony Marino’s President-Rector Msgr. Ted and to enjoy the fellowship of Church. Catering, and concluding with Wojcicki serves Honorary the Kenrick-Glennon commu- Chairs Buzz and Tina Eckel- an enthusiastic oral auction, kamp. (Francis Doyle) nity. We are so grateful to the Highlights in This Convivium 2006 was ener- Convivium committee for their Issue: gized by a palpable enthusiasm from guests efforts in making this evening possible.” and seminarians alike. (Convivium 2006, cont. on pg. 6) Pictures From Alumni Day, 2 October 4, 2006 Seminarian Spotlight: 3 Sr. Zoe Glenski, D.C., 1921-2006 Holiday Movie Recom- Remembered Fondly by “Her Men” at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary mendations On September 16, 2006 a and we thank God for blessing Reflections on Sister Zoe 4-5 Glenski, D.C., 1921-2006: memorial Mass was celebrated at the future priests of the Catholic Long Will She Be Remem- St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Church with a woman of such bered by Those Who Knew memory of Sr. Zoe Glenski, long- love for God and passion for the Her time faculty member and beloved formation of men for the priest- Faculty News and Notes 6 friend of Kenrick-Glennon Semi- hood. The seminary community nary. She was remembered is also grateful that Sr. Zoe now Giving to the Seminary: Your 7 fondly by all who knew her. begins to enjoy her eternal hap- Generosity Supports Your Sr. Zoe died on September 5, piness with her Lord. Future Priests just a week prior to her eighty- On pages four and five of this Sr. Zoe Glenski: 8 fifth birthday. Sister served on newsletter , there are a number In Her Own Words the Kenrick faculty from 1971 to Sr. Zoe served on the of pictures of Sr. Zoe as well as Kenrick faculty for the Spring of 2006. The seminary more than 30 years. recollections from the people Coming Events 8 community will miss her dearly, who knew her. Page 2 The Herald Pictures From Alumni Day, October 4th, 2006 St. Louis seminarian Patrick Driscoll Archbishop Raymond Burke talks with Fr. (From left) Fr. John Geoghegan (Theology III) in conversation with sil- Robert Liss (Ordination Class of 1963) (Ordination Class of 1945) and Msgr. ver jubilarian Most Rev. Kevin Vann during the 2006 Alumni Day festivities. (Bishop of Fort Worth, Texas) at the Robert Gettinger (Ordination Class of (Francis Doyle ) October 4 Alumni Day. ( Francis Doyle ) 1964) pause for a picture. ( Francis Doyle ) Msgr. Louis Meyer (Ordination Class of St. Louis seminarian Eric Kunz (left, 1944) and Archbishop Burke prepare Golden jubilarian Msgr. Nicholas Schnei- Theology III) chats with Fr. Von Deeke to enjoy dinner at the Seminary’s Octo- der addresses the Kenrick alumni follow- (Ordination Class of 2003). ( Francis ber 4 Alumni Day. ( Francis Doyle ) ing dinner. ( Francis Doyle ) Doyle ) Congratulations to Our Silver and Golden Jubilarians Silver Jubilarians (Class of 1981) Golden Jubilarians (Class of 1956) Rev. John Bolderson, St. Louis Rev. Anthony Pileggi, Rev. Ralph Duffner, Springfield-Cape Girardeau Rev. Mark Bozada, St. Louis Kansas City-St. Joseph Most Rev. John Leibrecht, Rev. Robert Burkemper, St. Louis Rev. Robert Porter, Springfield, Il Springfield-Cape Girardeau Rev. David Cox, Jefferson City Rev. Dean Probst, Springfield, Il Rev. Msgr. William Lyons, St. Louis Rev. Richard Dierkes, Kansas City-St. Joseph Rev. Michael Roach, Rev. Albert Mattler, St. Louis Rev. John Hansen, S.M.P. Kansas City-St. Joseph Rev. Donald Neuner, St. Louis Rev. Thomas Kiefer Rev. Robert Schneider, St. Petersburg Rev. Msgr. Salvatore Polizzi, St. Louis Rev. Dennis Kollross, Springfield, Il Rev. Michael Sinkler, Little Rock Rev. Msgr. Donald Rau, St. Louis Rev. Thomas Kopfensteiner, St. Louis Rev. Stephen Sotiroff, Springfield, Il Rev. Albert Rehme, St. Louis Rev. John Kovalcin, St. Louis Rev. James Taranto, Rev. Michael Santa, O.S.B. Rev. Thomas Liebler, Springfield, Il Kansas City-St. Joseph Very Rev. James Schaefer, V.F., St. Louis Rev. Kevin Mahoney, St. Louis Rev. David Tonary, M.S.F. Rev. Msgr. Nicholas Schneider, St. Louis Rev. David Means, St. Louis Most Rev. Kevin Vann, Fort Worth Rev. George Seuferling, Kansas City, Kansas Rev. Eduardo Nevares, M.S. Rev. Msgr. William Stanton, Springfield-Cape Girardeau Rev. Patrick Tobin, Kansas City-St. Joseph Winter 2006 Page 3 Seminarian Spotlight Christmas and its festive and joyous season have inspired a great number of film clas- sics and popular movies. The following seminarians reflect on their favorite Christmas films and—if you haven’t seen them—recommend these cinematic treasures for your viewing pleasure this Christmas Season: Stephen Mirarchi, Theology I / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: Incarnate Word, Chesterfield “For the metaphorically inclined cinephile, M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Unbreakable’ depicts the coming into being of a man imbued with fortification beyond his human reckoning. Contempla- tion of this underrated allegory will yield rich benefits in grasping the divine nature of discern- ment. Indie-savvy cosmopolitans might seek out ‘The Decalogue’ by Polish writer/director Krzysztof Kieslowski. Though not explicitly Christmas-oriented, this series of one-hour films has garnered awards from the International Catholic Film Organization and offers mind-bending moral dilemmas that will reap abundant dialogic fruits among Advent-conscious adults seeking ethical invigoration.” Joseph Lang, Sophomore, Cardinal Glennon College / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Par- ish: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Oakville “‘Babar and Fr. Christmas’ is my absolute favorite. The movie is about Retaxes, ‘the diabolical rhinoceros,’ and his plot to ruin Christmas for Celestville. Luckily, King Babar foils Retaxes’ plan by traveling North of Bohemia begging Fr. Christmas to come to Celestville. More than its action- packed plot, this movie is so great because of the nostalgic feeling it evokes. Each year growing up, my family faithfully viewed this movie, signaling that Christmas was soon approaching. Now, as all of my family has grown and moved away, I still like to see it from time to time recalling the days of my youth.” Rev. Mr. Christopher Rossman, Theology IV / Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas / Home Parish: Sacred Heart in Ottawa, Kansas “One of my favorite Christmas films is ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.’ While not a film, it is an enjoyable Christmas show for children and adults. The characters and the unique toys that only Dr. Seuss could come up with make it fun to watch. It also has wonderful Christmas message. In- stead of focusing on gifts and what you get, it emphasizes being together and sharing yourself with others as the true meaning of Christmas.” Scott Hastings, Theology III, / Archdiocese of Omaha / Home Parish: St. Wenceslaus in Omaha “Not often thought of as a Christmas movie, ‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’ (1945) is a great film to spend an afternoon with over the holidays. Few films so clearly and refreshingly present the joy of Christmas for the average American. Bing Crosby reprised his role as Fr. O’Malley, previously played in ‘Going My Way.’ Teamed up with Ingrid Bergman as Sr. Benedict, the two sometimes- at-odds characters manage to come together at Christmastime. From the unforgettably innocent scene of the schoolchildren’s Nativity play to the choir’s singing of O Sanctissima , ‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’ shows the joy of faith of the characters in the film. Likewise, the film presents clear themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, giving of oneself, and the joy that comes from a life of religious service. On top of it all, the film has a healthy dose of laughs and good old-fashioned Bing Crosby crooning.” Page 4 The Herald Reflections on Sister Zoe Glenski, D.C., 1921-2006 “More than her love for the Second “Every now and then we meet peo- Vatican Council, Augustine, and ple, we meet great and holy people. Sr. Church History in general, Sr. Zoe Zoe was one of those people that I will brought intense enthusiasm to her never forget. I met with her every week work. For me, her enthusiasm was con- throughout my stay at Kenrick Semi- tagious and fired my own love for nary; she taught me to be a human be- Church History and history in general.