The Southwest Kansas Register AdVantage January 29, 2012 Page 17 Priests on the Prairie Father Joseph Schreck, OFM Cap: Feb. 9, 2008 ather Joseph was born April 20, 1927, in a farm house north of Marienthal. He joined the Maryknoll Fathers who sent Join Us for breakfast! F him to study at the Crozier Father’s Seminary in Onarnai, Minn. Clip this coupon for free coffee He transferred to the Capuchins, entering the novitiate at An- napolis, Md., in 1951. There, he was given the name Anthony. He continued his studies at Capuchin College in Washington, D.C. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 1955, by Bishop John B. Franz in the chapel at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. In 1956, Father Joseph went to Puerto Rico where he spent 51 years as a missionary. He served two years in country chapels; two years in mobile chapels; 12 years as associate pastor, and 20 years as pastor of large parishes in San Juan, Ponce, Utuado, and Rio Piedras. He also directed large combination grade and high schools for 26 years; was spiritual assistant to Secular Franciscan Order fraternities for 25 years; and chaplain for a Father Joseph Schreck, OFM tuberculosis sanatorium for a year. The bishops of San Juan, Cap, was born in 1927 in a farm Ponce, and Arecibo engaged Father Joseph in close collaboration house near Marienthal. for a total of 23 years. Father Joseph died Feb. 9, 2008, at San Pablo Hospital in Shirts with Father Baymon, Puerto Rico. He was 80. Shirts with Father Joseph’s portrait were sold and worn in the streets. By civil decree, flags Joseph’s portrait were were flown at half mast. Well over 1,000 people attended his sold and worn in the funeral. Among those concelebrating the funeral Mass at San Miguel Church in Utuado, were Cardinal Luis Apont Martinez, streets. By civil decree, archbishop emeritus of San Juan, six bishops, 30 Capuchins flags were flown at half and over 100 diocesan priests. Thousands of people lined por- mast. Well over 1,000 tions of roads as the funeral procession traveled the 60 miles from Utuado to Porta Coeli (Lt. Door to Heaven) Cemetery in people attended his Bayamon, Puerto Rico. funeral.

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The Kansas Person- Dakota, Texas, , Second Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Mark 6:53-56 life of every human being hood Amendment will put Louisiana, Iowa, Wiscon- Psalms 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 or Galatians 2:19-20 and ending the practice us all out of business.” sin, Michigan, , Mark 5:1-20 Matthew 28:16-20 of in Kansas has The amendment could Georgia, and Virginia. Tuesday, January 31, 2012; Saint John Tuesday, February 7, 2012 been pre-filed in the state present a challenge to the An amendment in Mis- Bosco, priest First Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 legislature. Representa- Roe v. Wade decision sissippi was defeated last Second Samuel 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-- Psalms 84:3, 4, 5, 10, 11 tive Randy Garber and 25 issued by the Supreme November after the measure 19:3 Mark 7:1-13 current co-sponsors will Court in 1973. In the saw a 25 point drop in the Psalms 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 introduce the measure this majority opinion, Justice days leading up to the vote. Mark 5:21-43 First Kings 10:1-10 session. If passed, Kansas Harry Blackmun wrote: “If chap- Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Psalms 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 citizens can vote the mea- this suggestion of person- ters from around the nation Second Samuel 24:2, 9-17 Mark 7:14-23 sure into law in the next hood is established,” the contributed and spent over Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 Thursday, February 9, 2012 general election. case for abortion “col- a million dollars spreading Mark 6:1-6 First Kings 11:4-13 Section 1 of the Kan- lapses.” The Court has misinformation through the Thursday, February 2, 2012; Presenta- Psalms 106:3-4, 35-36, 37, 40 sas Bill of Rights recog- also asserted on numer- opposition campaign. In tion of the Lord Mark 7:24-30 nizes that “All men are ous occasions that states their latest annual report, the Malachi 3:1-4 Friday, February 10, 2012; Saint Scho- possessed of equal and possess the “sovereign Planned Parenthood Federa- Psalms 24:7, 8, 9, 10 lastica, virgin inalienable natural rights” right to adopt in [their] tion of America reported Hebrews 2:14-18 First Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 including “life, liberty, and Constitution[s] individual $487.4 million in federal tax Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Psalms 81:10-11, 12-13, 14-15 the pursuit of happiness.” liberties more expansive funding. Friday, February 3, 2012 Mark 7:31-37 The amendment will than those conferred by “The Kansas Person- Sirach 47:2-11 Saturday, February 11, 2012 ensure that—regardless of the Federal Constitu- hood Amendment is an Psalms 18:31, 47, 50, 51 First Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 one’s age--these rights are tion.” The amendment’s opportunity to guarantee Mark 6:14-29 Psalms 106:6-7, 19-20, 21-22 not denied to any person. language takes note of the the basic human rights of Saturday, February 4, 2012 Mark 8:1-10 “Kansas has grown wea- precedent. every person, young or old, First Kings 3:4-13 Sunday, February 12, 2012 ry of the abortion debate,” Similar efforts are un- and end this battle, once Psalms 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 said Personhood Kansas derway in states across the and for all,” continued Mark 6:30-34 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 11 Committee Chairperson country. Citizen-led initia- Garren. “We have been Sunday, February 5, 2012 First Corinthians 10:31--11:1 Bruce Garren. “We come tives are active in Califor- dealing with this issue for Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Mark 1:40-45 back, year after year, and nia, Colorado, Montana, too many years. We’ve Psalms 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 fight about which chil- Nevada, , Ohio, lost too many children. The dren will enjoy the full and . Personhood people of Kansas deserve protection of the law, and legislation and amend- an opportunity to make our which will not, just so we ments have also been voices heard.” Events in Washington, around U.S. When it comes to your to-do list, When it comes to your to-do list, mark 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade put your future first. WASHINGTON (CNS) -- One thing that Next year’s march and rally in Washing- put your future first. always stands out in the annual marches ton is slated for Friday Jan. 25 because the and rallies in Washington and across the Jan. 22 anniversary will fall on a Tuesday, Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s country marking the anniversary of the the day after public ceremonies for the bestDecisions for the made future. in theTo helppast keepmay noeverything longer be up what’s to date, U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing presidential inauguration, and organizers abortion is the crowd. said they were not able to secure an ad- Edwardbest for Jonesthe future. offers To ahelp complimentary keep everything financial up to review.date, “People are always surprised by the num- equate number of hotel rooms. Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. ber of pro-lifers that show up in Washington The night before this year’s rally, March A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to and in their own state capitals,” said Carol for Life organizers are planning a mini-rally faceA financial with an review Edward is Jonesa great financial opportunity advisor to sitand face to Tobias, president of the National Right to in Lafayette Park across from the White developface with strategies an Edward to Joneshelp keep financial your financesadvisor and in line Life Committee. House. They are also sponsoring a youth “The crowds are getting bigger and big- rally that night at a Washington hotel. withdevelop your strategies short- and to long-term help keep goals. your finances in line ger each year and have more young people, A capacity crowd of about 20,000 pil- with your short- and long-term goals. which is encouraging for the pro-life move- grims is expected to fill the Basilica of To find out how to get your financial goals ment and a shock for those who think abor- the National Shrine of the Immaculate tion should remain legal,” she told Catholic Conception for the annual National Prayer onTo track,find out call how or visitto get today. your financial goals News Service Jan. 4. Vigil for Life, which begins with a Jan. 22 on track, call or visit today. And based on expected turnouts, this year vigil Mass. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of ToddJim ArmatysJ Armatys Lloyd Davis, CFP® will be no exception. Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Com- Financial Advisor FinancialLloyd Davis,Advisor CFP® Tens of thousands of people from across mittee on Pro-Life Activities for the U.S. Todd J Armatys . . Financial Advisor the United States were expected to gather Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be the Financial Advisor 210 E Frontview Suite B 1904 Broadway . . Dodge City, KS 67801 in the nation’s capital Jan. 23 for this year’s principal celebrant and homilist. Great Bend, KS 67530 210 E Frontview Suite B 1904 Broadway 620-225-0651 March for Life in Washington with the Marchers are invited to stay in the ba- 620-793-5481 Dodge City, KS 67801 Great Bend, KS 67530 theme: “Unite on the life principles to silica’s lower level to sleep overnight and 620-793-5481 1-888-825-0651620-225-0651 overturn Roe v. Wade and with love protect participate in various services, including 1-800-432-8249 mothers and preborn children -- no excep- a rosary, confessions, hourly holy hours, tion, no compromise.” night prayer and morning prayer, conclud- R.T. McElreath, The event fell on a Monday, the day ing with a morning Mass celebrated by AAMS®R.T. McElreath, after the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, FinancialAAMS® Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Wade decision, to allow participants to USCCB president. . Financial Advisor Member SIPC 103 West 6th www.edwardjones.com visit their representatives on Capitol Hill Although Washington draws the biggest . Scott City, KS 67871 after a noon rally on the National Mall and crowd making a stand against legalized 103 West 6th 620-872-3188 Scott City, KS 67871 a march along Constitution Avenue to the abortion, similar events take place on a 1-800-632-3188620-872-3188 Supreme Court. smaller scale across the country. 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Dominican Father Alfred Wilder presides over the burial of Sister Mary Jeanne Partington Jan. 10 in the cemetery at the congregation’s motherhouse in Nashville, Tenn. Sister Mary Jeanne, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville for nearly 80 years, died Jan. 7 in the infirmary at the motherhouse. She was 102 years old and was believed to be the oldest Nashville Dominican in the congregation’s history. CNS photo/Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register

ASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) motherhouse chaplain, was the increasingly frail, Sister Mary N-- Dominican Sister Mary main celebrant and homilist. Jeanne insisted on being with Jeanne Partington, who was a Burial followed in the mother- the community for Mass, Divine member of the Dominican Sis- house cemetery. Office and meals whenever pos- ters of St. Cecilia Congregation “Sister Mary Jeanne, she had sible, Sister Marian told the Ten- in Nashville for nearly 80 years, a delightful sense of humor, nessee Register, the Nashville died Jan. 7 in the infirmary of especially the older she got,” diocesan newspaper. the congregation’s motherhouse. said Dominican Sister Marian “She wanted to be where the She was 102 years old and is Sartain, secretary-general of the community was.” The attach- thought to be the oldest Nash- congregation. She described ment went both ways, Sister ville Dominican in the congre- Sister Mary Jeanne as “a very Marian said. “You’d see her at gation’s history. A funeral Mass faithful religious, attentive to her recreation and she’d be sur- was celebrated in the chapel at life of prayer and the details of rounded by a group of young the motherhouse Jan. 10. Do- her religious life.” sisters. The young loved her and minican Father Alfred Wilder, Even as her health became respected her for her wisdom.”

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