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Leaven photo by Joe McSorley Roeland Park’s Bishop Miege head baseball coach Will Gorden (far left) leads a clinic for kids ages 7-14. The clinic was followed by games with St. James Academy, Lenexa, all to benefit a cancer foundation called Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Rivals team up against cancer Game benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand By Jessica Langdon Alex died in 2004, but lives on through the [email protected] foundation, which has raised more than $75 million and helped fund more than 375 pedi- ANSAS CITY, Kan. — atric cancer research projects. It also helps Baseball players from two families who have to travel for treatments by rival high schools went supplying things like gas cards to ease their to bat for children facing burden. cancer this past weekend, Miege senior Macie Heller and St. James and it’s safe to say they hit seniors Emma Blowey, Anne Marie Gart- it out of the ballpark with ner and Mara Kubicki attended a leadership this one. academy through the foundation last year, KBishop Miege High School in Roeland Park and now lead the Lemon Clubs at their re- and St. James Academy in Lenexa faced off spective schools to benefit the foundation. on March 29 at a “Strike Out Cancer” event Christy and Joe Heller — Macie’s parents at Community America Ballpark, home to — purchased the event opportunity at Com- the T-Bones, in Kansas City, Kan., to benefit munity America Stadium at Miege’s annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. auction. The nationwide foundation has grown out First on the roster for the March 29 event of the lemonade stand that 4-year-old Alex- was an hourlong mini-clinic for children Leaven photo by Joe McSorley andra “Alex” Scott, who had neuroblastoma, ages 7-14. For only $10, kids could attend the This young man shows off his pitching form in front of one of the clinic started back in 2000 to raise funds to find a coaches at the March 29 cancer research benefit at Community America >> See “event” on page 4 cure for all children with cancer. Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

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Life will be victorious Finish out Lent strong with special Holy Week activities arch Mad- calendar Sharing ness spills Holy Week Mass schedule for the Community of the Lamb archbishop over into Naumann M The liturgy of the Holy Week in the Community of the Lamb April! is conceived as a retreat in which we are invited to follow Je- April 4 sus step by step in his passion, death and resurrection. There- KEXS radiothon I hope you are doing archbishop fore the offices are more numerous and more developed than priorities better than me with your those celebrated in parishes. Most of the offices are followed Confirmation — St. Michael NCAA brackets. My cousins Joseph F. Naumann by eucharistic adoration. the Archangel, Leawood always run a family pool, Archbishop makes April 5 which this year had 101 par- For a complete listing of the Little Sisters’ Holy Week sched- Dedication of new building ticipants. Only three of the in preparing individuals for ule, call them at (913) 621-1727. If you wish to join the Little — Mother Teresa of Calcutta, 101 could still actually win. the reception of the sacra- Sisters for the liturgies of Holy Week, call at least 24 hours Topeka pastoral visit to My 91-year-old mother is ments, e.g., programs for ahead of time so that they may print enough booklets. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig one and my niece Dee Dee parents presenting children April 6 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann meets with leaders of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Par- is another. Meanwhile, I am for baptism, for first com- Palm Sunday, April 13 Scout Mass — Cathedral of ish in Leavenworth. He listened to their reports about the parish’s progress in meeting the five municants, for those to be 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.: Third Office of the Palms Leavenworth parishes in the middle of the pack of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan. confirmed, and for engaged 6 - 8:50 p.m.: Mass of the Passion archdiocesan pastoral goals he set out when he first arrived in the archdiocese. losers. By Joe Bollig couples. It is also beautiful April 7 If my mother were to [email protected] win, this would be her to see the regular care that Holy Thursday, April 17 Confirmation — Most Pure second victory in the pool’s is provided to parishioners 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.: Monastic Office Heart of Mary, Topeka who are sick or elderly, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Feast of the Church EAVENWORTH— 38-year history. I have never When Archbishop Jo- finished in the top 10! If you especially the opportunity 6 – 8:30 p.m.: The Lord’s Supper April 8 afforded them to receive Approx. 1:20 – 2:50 a.m.: The Arrest of Jesus Priests Personnel meeting seph F. Naumann began need help with your NCAA his first round of pasto- brackets next year, I am holy Communion in their Good Friday, April 18 Confirmation — Sacred ral visits in 2004, the fo- planning to set up a consult- homes. 10 – 11 a.m.: The Trial of Jesus Heart, Shawnee cus was on sharing with ing service provided by my Each parish is unique and 11:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Crucifixion - (Procession in the neigh- parishioners his five pastoral priori- mother. has its own special charac- April 9 L borhood, weather permitting) ties for the archdiocese. ter. There is a true beauty Curia meeting — Savior Pas- Last week, this column 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.: Celebration of the Cross Now, he’s asking parishioners to in our small town and rural toral Center was devoted to my reflec- 6:30 – 9 p.m.: The Burial of Jesus (in French) with Communion share their priorities with him — tion upon some of the great parishes. There is a special closeness in these com- St. Lawrence Center advisory whether they reflect their parish’s blessings that have occurred Holy Saturday, April 19 achievements or its challenges. in the Archdiocese of Kan- munities where each and council meeting — University 6 – 9 a.m.: The Descent of Jesus into Hades of Kansas Archbishop Naumann continued sas City in Kansas during every member is involved 11:30 p.m. – 4 a.m.: Easter Vigil and valued. In these smaller his second round of pastoral visits the past 10 years. I acknowl- April 10 communities, no one carries begun in 2012 with a visit on March edged that my list of 15 Easter Sunday, April 20 Religious Alliance Against any burden alone. It is won- 23 to Immaculate Conception-St. could hardly be considered 4:30 – 7:30 a.m.: Office of the Resurrection Pornography conference call Joseph Parish in Leavenworth. His derful to see how the entire 11:00 a.m.: Easter Mass comprehensive. One of my first pastoral visit to the parish was glaring omissions was the community rallies to help 5:30 p.m.: Second Vespers Administrative Team meeting and support any member in 2005. vitality of our parish com- During his visit, the archbishop who is experiencing some Confirmation for Christ the munities. was the main celebrant and homilist I am currently in my sec- adversity. One area of growth for and to take advantage of King, Our Lady & St. Rose, In our larger urban and every parish is to become the opportunities that are and Blessed Sacrament at the Sunday morning Mass. After ond round of pastoral visits Mass, he met with parish high school to parishes. I receive a lot suburban parishes, there more evangelizing com- already there. I also ask — Christ the King Church, Kansas City, Kan. youth to give a talk and answer ques- of hope from these visits as are so many opportunities munities. Our three most your prayers for the Holy that are available to aid recent popes have all been Spirit to guide our efforts tions. I catch a glimpse of the im- April 11 challenging us as individ- to discern what steps we Later, he had lunch with parish mense amount of good that parishioners in their spiritu- Lenten Day of Reflection need to take for our parishes ministry leaders and pastor Father is happening in our parishes al growth, such as: 1) Bible uals and communities to for chancery staff — Savior participate in the new evan- to become more effective David McEvoy, O.Carm., after which on a weekly — really, a daily studies; 2) men’s groups Pastoral Center Leaven photo by Joe Bollig that offer programs like gelization. evangelizing communities. the parish leaders presented their — basis. reports on how the parish was im- Archbishop Naumann was the main celebrant and homilist at the morning Mass on March 23 at Immaculate Conception Church, historic site of That Man is You; 3) School It is natural for parish Again this year, I invite April 12 Of course, the most plementing the five pastoral priori- the second cathedral. It was his second pastoral visit to Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish, which merged in 2007. important experiences that of Faith classes; 4) wom- communities to become you during Holy Week to Abbot’s Table reception and en’s groups like Women of self-absorbed with just participate in one of the dinner ties and the regional pastoral plan of secular employment — that there “We’re trying to expose parishes all of our parishes offer are 2006. “We’re trying to the Sunday Eucharist and Grace, Endow or programs taking care of the needs of liturgies at the Cathedral of was a need for strong Christians in to a variety of things they might do April 13 The five pastoral priorities are the sacramental life of the specifically for young moms; the present community. Yet, St. Peter. Please consult the expose parishes all walks of life. on evangelization,” said the arch- 5) Living in Love retreats to be the disciples that Jesus sidebar for the times for the Palm Sunday Mass — Cathe- conversion; evangelization; cat- “I strongly believe that if you bishop. “I feel that this remains our church. I am edified by the dral, Kansas City, Kan. and other marriage enrich- calls us to be, we can never cathedral liturgies. echesis and Catholic education in ask God through your prayers, per- most challenging goal for most of care and the beauty with all its forms; serving those in need; to a variety of things which the Sunday Eucharist ment programs; 6) support be content with the church If you are looking to do sistently — ‘Lord, help me to know our parishes.” groups for widows and wid- as it is. We always have to something extra for Holy and fostering a spirituality of stew- what it is that you want me to do with “And, in some ways, that’s very is celebrated. I am grateful archbishop ardship. they might do on evan- to our priests, who are so owers, as well as for individ- be about the task of making Week, I also encourage you “ my life’ — I am confident that he will understandable,” he continued. “Just During the course of his visit, generous in offering more uals who have experienced new disciples. to participate in one of the keleher gelization. I feel that answer that prayer,” said Archbishop to sustain a parish as it is, is chal- the heartache of divorce; Of course, Christian Holy Week liturgies of the Archbishop Naumann also reviewed Naumann. “He will reveal it to you lenging enough. That would be nice opportunities for the sacra- April 4 parents are about this work Little Sisters and the Little the sacramental records of the parish. in some way. Once you know, ask the if that were an option that Jesus gave ment of penance. and 7) parish missions Confirmation — St. Michael this remains our most Brothers of the Lamb at In his visit with the high school Lord to give you strength and cour- us. But it’s not, because the church I am also impressed by all providing opportunities for of making disciples in the the Archangel, Leawood deepening one’s prayer life. formation of their children. their monastery. In addition youth, the archbishop acknowledged challenging goal for age to do whatever he asks.” has to have this missionary impulse that our parishes are doing that among the greatest challenges In my estimation, the Our Rite of Christian Initi- to the usual Triduum litur- April 5 Archbishop Naumann was de- on every level. And I think our par- they face was figuring out what to do most powerful parish ation of Adults (RCIA) pro- gies, the Community of the St. James auction dinner most of our parishes.” lighted to hear the young people ask ishes more and more have to try to Holy Week Schedule tool that provides an op- grams are doing some great Lamb celebrates many ad- with their lives. about opportunities to more fully become these evangelizing commu- portunity for a profound, things already in helping to ditional times of prayer that April 6 Many people focus on career, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann live sacramental lives, particularly nities.” at the Cathedral life-changing encounter form new disciples. How- will draw you into a more Federal prison and camp guided by what they might like the in regard to the availability of daily The archbishop concluded the with Jesus is parish-based ever, there is so much more profound experience of the Masses most, or what will make the most Mass and the sacrament of reconcil- visit by thanking the leaders for their of St. Peter retreats such as Christ that we can do in offering events that have given us money, or gain them the most pres- so much in terms of careers, but vo- iation. efforts, encouraging their efforts, April 7 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Renews His Parish or Light the gift of our Catholic faith life in Christ. Please consult tige or fame, he said. Others simply cations,” he said. “Vocation means One of the challenges the parish and then fielding some questions. Fa- Penance service — St. will preside at all liturgies of the World. As powerful to others, in welcoming new the sidebar for the times for want to choose the easiest way to ‘calling.’” faces is evangelization, said Deacon ther David then closed the proceed- Michael the Archangel, get through life. Christians, however, The archbishop said that what- Tim McElvoy, in his report during ings with a prayer often attributed to as the retreat experience is, members, and in drawing in the liturgies at their monas- Leawood April 13: Palm Sunday, 11 a.m. even more important are parishioners on the periph- tery. have a different approach. ever vocation they chose — priest- the archbishop’s meeting with parish Archbishop Oscar Romero. “As Christians, we look at it not hood, religious life, married life and the follow-up opportunities ery to become more actively If you have not yet gone April 12 leaders. April 17: Holy Thursday, 7:30 helping participants make engaged in living their faith. to confession during Lent, I Confirmation — St. Joseph, p.m. what was experienced on I encourage you this week urge you to do so this week. Wilmette, Ill. the retreat a catalyst for cre- to reflect upon the gift your I also encourage you to read April 18: Good Friday, 3 p.m. ating new patterns of prayer parish community is in your prayerfully St. Matthew’s April 13 Archbishop Keleher will preach Mass — St. Joseph, Wilmette, Editor Production Manager Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the and service. life. If you find difficulty account of the Passion (Mt Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Todd Habiger Jessica Langdon week after Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June identifying specific reasons 26:14 – 27:66). Let us finish Ill. through August. 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Special to The Leaven raised stayed in the communities was By Steve Johnson By Carolyn Kaberline also significant. Special to The Leaven “In the past, we have participated in EAVENWORTH — No busted other forms of nights to bring aware- TCHISON — The third an- bracket, heartbreaking upset ness to various forms of cancer,” not- nual Symposium for Advanc- or any March Madness could ed Metsker. “At many of these events, ing the New Evangelization, hold a candle to the one shin- money is collected through the sale hosted by Benedictine Col- Alege’s Institute for Missionary Activity ingL moment that happened when two of T-shirts or other such things and longstanding high school rivals teamed then it is given to some faceless orga- here, brought more than 200 people to- up on the court against cancer. nization, and we never see the money gether to discuss ways to bring Christ’s When Sean Sachen learned of a na- again. What Immaculata High School message to the classroom, parish, tional Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, organized this past week was signif- workplace and the general public. the Immaculata High School athlet- icant in that it went to members of The event, held March 21 and 22 ic director could just picture heated the two school communities, and that on Benedictine’s campus, attracted hoops, frenzied fans — and a chance to money will remain in the area to sup- speakers from as far away as Geneva make a difference — in a high school port the needs of the two families.” and Washington, D.C. It featured three rivalry showdown. keynote addresses and 52 breakout ses- No, he wasn’t making plans for the sions. Final Four. ‘Gesture of love While predominantly Catholic, the But the real-life stakes were just as conference also included Eastern Or- high in his vision for the highly an- and generosity’ thodox and evangelical Protestant pre- ticipated game against Pleasant Ridge senters. High School on Feb. 21 — the Winter “It was a very special evening where “There was a real sense of interdis- Royalty game at Immaculata. members of our local communities ciplinary dialogue this year,” said Da- “In my head I had a vision of our came together to provide encourage- vid Trotter, Benedictine’s director for coaches and Pleasant Ridge coaches ment and financial support for our Mission & Ministry and director of wearing pink tennis shoes to support school families fighting cancer,” said the Institute for Missionary Activity. breast cancer,” said Sachen. “But then Hund. “It helped everyone in attendance en- I thought: What about other cancers?” “Both families expressed deep ap- counter the person of Jesus Christ in He posed his idea, tipping off a huge preciation for this gesture of love and the sacraments, in conversation and in show of support and fundraising effort generosity,” added Helen Schwinn, Im- intellectual formation. It created a vi- Photo courtesy of Katie Kinerney Photo courtesy of Dennis Dunleavy between both schools. maculata principal. “Athletic director sion for them to be leaders in culture Pleasant Ridge principal Andy Metsker (left) greets the school’s basketball coach Sean Murphy Sean Sachen is to be credited for orga- creation in their own communities Dr. Regis Martin, professor of theology at the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, spoke at the third “I thought it was a great idea,” said after their teams joined Immaculata for a Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser. annual Symposium for Advancing the New Evangelization, hosted by Benedictine College’s Institute for Missionary Activity on March 21. Chris Powers, athletic director at nizing this event.” back home.” Pleasant Ridge. “We’ve done a lot of Sachen would like to see this be- President Stephen D. Minnis said fundraisers for cancer in the past . . . same churches. . . . It’s a good, healthy director Sean Sachen took the micro- come a yearly tradition. the symposium is the latest example of It helped every- “The more something is beautiful, but the money raised with this fund- rivalry.” phone and announced that the gate In fact, feedback has been so posi- Benedictine College’s leadership role the more it refers one to something raiser would stay with the community.” Fliers and a Facebook post encour- receipts from the game were going to tive that “I’d even like to propose that in the church. one in attendance else,” he said. “It is the office of beau- Both schools, while competitors in aged fans from both schools to wear a be split two ways — with one half go- we do this league-wide on a rivalry “Benedictine College is truly the ty to mediate the distance between the sports and academic challenges, al- color supporting those with a particu- ing to a family in each community who night,” said Sachen. “The NCAA does flagship college of the new evange- encounter the person world and God.” ways show one another respect and lar form of cancer, resulting in stands had been a victim of cancer,” explained something similar early in the year. It’s lization and this great event shows Hart, the author of “Atheist Delu- recognize that both belong to the same awash that evening in a sea of colors. Metsker. NCAA-wide with all teams playing on that. This was a great opportunity for of Jesus Christ in the sions: The Christian Revolution and larger community, said Andy Metsker, “There was a wide range of colors “Immaculata chose Mr. John a certain night donating part of their leading Catholic intellectuals, mission- “ Its Fashionable Enemies” (Yale Uni- Pleasant Ridge principal. seen in the bleachers, from orange for Schubert to receive their half,” said proceeds to the American Cancer So- aries and church leaders from across sacraments, in conver- versity Press), started the main day of leukemia to pink for breast cancer to Aaron Hund, Leavenworth Region- ciety.” the country to share ideas for the new symposium sessions with his address gray for brain cancer,” said Metsker. al Catholic Schools president, adding “It’s very apparent in this day and evangelization.” sation and in intellectu- on March 22. Healthy rivals, “We have seen a number of ‘Pink Out’ that supporters of the Schubert family age that cancer touches almost every- “I thought it was providential that McNamara, the final keynote speak- activities at other games and venues, wore gray T-shirts that evening. “Gray one’s family and loved ones,” added the symposium fell on the feast of [the al formation. er, closed the symposium that evening one community but this was the first time that we were is the color representing brain cancer.” Schwinn. “We would like to see this death of] St. Benedict,” Trotter added. with a lively presentation on church ar- involved in something that was this Then Metsker announced the recip- outpouring of love and generosity con- “It profiled the primary role that the David Trotter, Benedictine’s chitecture, accompanied by images of “Pleasant Ridge High School and widespread in support of the eradica- ient of the Pleasant Ridge half. tinue in the years to come.” Benedictine order plays in the new director for Mission & Ministry the world’s most beautiful — and least Immaculata High School have a long, tion of all forms of cancer.” “We gave our half to our boys bas- “Immaculata High School and its ad- evangelization, tying the creation of beautiful — churches. He spoke of en- healthy rivalry,” said Metsker. “While The Pleasant Ridge girls defeated ketball coach Sean Murphy, whose wife ministration, Helen Schwinn and Sean culture from these abbeys more than a and director of the Institute for tering Atchison and seeing the spires of the schools are separated by only about Immaculata by a score of 39-32, and the was diagnosed with breast cancer after Sachen, should be commended for thousand years ago to the culture we Missionary Activity St. Benedict’s Church and the abbey. eight miles of highway and Leaven- Immaculata boys won their game that basketball season last year,” he said. their outstanding work and the lead- are creating for the new evangelization “Those buildings tell a story. You worth city streets, the two communi- night with a score of 48-36. But the real Metsker noted that the fans of the ership and stewardship they showed,” today.” know right away who made them and ties are much closer, as many Pleasant winners were those who received the two schools generated a significant said Metsker. “They are outstanding The theme of the conference was what they are for,” he said. Not so with Ridge parents are actually Immaculata evening’s proceeds. sum of money: each family received people and we need more of them in “The Transcendentals as a Preamble Dr. Denis McNamara, assistant direc- many churches. Photo courtesy of Dennis Dunleavy High School graduates, and many of “After the boys varsity game was $585 for their fight against cancer. education.” to the Faith.” Trotter explained that tor of the Liturgical Institute, Universi- “Joyful and festive. That’s what a Dr. David Bentley Hart, author, theologian, phi- our students and parents attend the over, Immaculata High School athletic For many, knowing that the money human beings experience a desire for ty of St. Mary of the Lake, Chicago; Dr. church should be,” he concluded. “A losopher and cultural commentator, was one of the fundamental attributes of being — David Bentley Hart, author, theologian, church is God’s glory being manifested the featured speakers at the symposium. especially truth, goodness and beauty philosopher and cultural commenta- through the material of the world.” Lawrence parishioner — such that they are never satisfied. tor; and Dr. Regis Martin, professor of In addition to the three keynote Ministry receives award Philosophers call these “the transcen- theology at the Veritas Center for Eth- speakers, presenters at the colloquium philosophers, ministry practitioners topeka — Corita’s Corner Sandwich earns Eagle rank dentals,” and Trotter said our desire ics in Public Life, Franciscan Universi- sessions were from a variety of dif- and church leaders. Archbishop Joseph Ministry here was the recipient of a 2014 Event raises $5,100 for cancer LAWRENCE — George Depenbusch, a for unconditional truth, goodness and ty of Steubenville, Ohio. ferent institutions, organizations and F. Naumann from the Archdiocese Peace Builder Award from the Topeka >> Continued from page 1 as playing.” member of St. John beauty reveal the existence of the soul Martin, who spoke on the evening of ministries and came from many walks of Kansas City in Kansas and Abbot Center for Peace and Justice on April 3, at A silent auction featured an the Evangelist Par- and, ultimately, of God. March 21, talked about how the expe- of life, including artists, architects, en- James Albers, OSB, from St. Benedict’s the second annual Peace Party and Award clinic, enjoy a free sack lunch, and autographed jersey and baseball ish here and Boy The three keynote speakers were: rience of beauty renews and refreshes. gineers, businesspeople, theologians, Abbey, also participated. Dinner held at Ramada Inn Downtown. stay for the rest of the day’s games. from Alex Gordon of the Kansas Scout Troop 59 has Originating over 50 years ago with Fa- Next at bat: the C team game, City Royals. Other items were also attained the rank of ther Ed Hays, former associate pastor of followed by the junior varsity con- raffled. Eagle Scout. DeLeon Furniture Concrete Work TOUCH OF HEAVEN Assumption Parish, the effort to feed the test and then the varsity matchup. The event was a hit, raising Depenbusch is Furniture, upholstering and restoration Any type of repair and new work Catholic Store hungry of Topeka began with sandwich- “The game of baseball is always about $5,100 for the cause, said Su- a junior at Bishop 1142 Minnesota Ave. Driveways, Walks, Patios 119 SE 18th Topeka, KS es handed out the rectory window. Other going to be naturally competitive. san Blowey, Emma’s mother and Seabury Academy, Kansas City, Kan. 66102 Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish (785) 232-2543 Catholic parishes, the Sisters of Charity of Mix in St. James and Bishop Miege, community outreach specialist for Lawrence. (913) 342-9446 Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 Hrs. T-F - 10 a.m. 5:30; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon Leavenworth, businesses and individuals and that can be seen on the field In Troop 59, joined their support under the leadership Alex’s Lemonade Stand Founda- of play,” said Will Gorden, Miege Depenbusch has of Sister Mary Corita Conlan, SCL, former tion in the Kansas City area. head baseball coach. “Howev- served as a patrol principal of Assumption School who died She loves seeing students get George Depenbusch er, the event that the games were leader, assistant on New Year’s Day 2013. involved with lemonade stands patrol leader, quartermaster, and chap- centered around took on a much The outreach, now located at Third and and other events to help with this lain’s aide. higher meaning. It was great see- Mud Jacking Kansas Ave., honors her memory with the cause and was impressed with the Depenbusch’s Eagle project consisted KEATING name Corita’s Corner. With poverty rates ing these two schools come to- number of students who pitched in of planning, designing, and building two FOUNDATION REPAIR in Topeka close to 20 percent, Sister Mar- gether for such a great cause in Al- to make this event a success. storage cabinets to house athletic equip- Cracked • Bowed • Settled Wall MUD JACKING jorie Cushing, SCL, who now leads Corita’s ex’s Lemonade Stand. The players “They were so on fire about what ment at Bishop Seabury Academy. He Repair Raise & Level Corner, has seen an increase in the num- were excited all week and looked they could do,” she said. “They solicited donations for all the materials v Wall Bracing v Patios v Drives ber of individuals and families who come forward to helping out the fight know that everything they’re doing needed for the project. v Waterproofing v Garage Floors for the simple sack lunches provided five against childhood cancer as much is making a difference.” This undertaking took 182 hours to v Steel Underpinning v Slab Houses days a week. complete. Kansas City Lawrence Topeka (913) 262-9352 (785) 865-0006 (785) 246-0128

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Leo and Wilma (Larsen) Lutz, mem- Janice (Mulryan) and Paul Guden- bers of Corpus kauf, mem- Christi Parish, bers of Sts. Lawrence, will Peter and celebrate their Paul Parish, 50th wedding Seneca, will Holy Week anniversary on celebrate April 11. The cou- their 50th at the Cathedral of St. Peter ple was married wedding an- at St. Anthony niversary on 409 N. 15th, Kansas City, Kan. Church, Long April 13. The Archbishop Naumann will preside at all liturgies Beach, Calif., on couple was married on April 11, 1964, at Sa- April 11, 1964. cred Heart Church, Baileyville. Their children Their children and their spouses are: James Gudenkauf; Were you married in 1964? Palm Sunday Holy Thursday Good Friday service and their spouses are: David and Angeli- Ron and Holly Gudenkauf; Steve and Lorie April 13 at 11 a.m. April 17 at 7:30 p.m. April 18 at 3 p.m. ca Lutz, Costa Mesa, Calif.; and Laura and Gudenkauf; Tom and Susan Gudenkauf; Archbishop Keleher will preach Brad Elkins, Sacramento, Calif. The chil- Patricia and Chris Rhodes; Tony and Kim dren will host a small family dinner on Gudenkauf; and Vicky and James Marstall. Holy Saturday Easter April 12 at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. A daughter, Kathy, is deceased. They also Archdiocesan (Easter vigil) April 20 at 11 a.m. have 14 grandchildren. April 19 at 8 p.m. Tom and Marsa (Adams) Behner, members of Cor- Milan and Mary (Sutulovic) pus Christi Par- Gasparovic, 50th Wedding ish, Lawrence, members of St. will celebrate John the Baptist their 50th wed- Church, Kansas ding anniversary City, Kan., will Anniversary Celebration on April 11 with a celebrate their dinner for family 50th wedding and friends, host- anniversary on Cathedral of St. Peter ed by their chil- April 13 with a dren. The couple Mass and bless- June 1, 2014, 2:30 pm was married on ing at the church. April 11, 1964, at Their daughters Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann invites Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, Topeka. will host a dinner couples celebrating their Their children and their spouses are: Car- and dance on April 12 at the Ritz Charles 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2014 rie and David Rezac, Leawood; Sherrie and in Overland Park. The couple was married to a Golden Anniversary Mass in their honor Chris Mann, Overland Park; and Chett on April 11, 1964, at St. John. Their children with reception following Behner, Lawrence. They also have five are: Susan Desch, Anita Gasparovic, and grandchildren. Nancy Gasparovic. To receive your invitation from Archbishop Naumann, please call the Marriage & Family Life Office at 913-647-0345 HESBURGH LECTURE SERIES “THE FORGOTTEN REALM ON THE EVE OF THE GREAT WAR: AUSTRIA-HUNGARY IN JULY 1914”

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The Leaven 04-04-14.indd 6-7 4/1/14 4:04 PM Something fishy is going on Leaven photos by Joe McSorley

AOLA — At many par- Paola for Friday Lenten fish fries con- ishes on Fridays during ducted by Knights of Columbus Coun- Lent, there are big cil 1149. cookers brimming with It’s a time of fellowship and commu- bubbling oil outside nity, and not just for Catholics. Quite and buzzing crowds of a few non-parishioners show up to eat people within, all well and to volunteer. This year, it was the after that morning’s Mass and before Paola High School Panther Robotics theP Stations of the Cross. Team 1108. Yes, nothing pulls people in quite People come for the fish, of course, like a good ol’ Lenten fish fry. but a close contender is Father Ric Hal- As they have at parishes across the vorson’s special coleslaw, made by the Dinner with Grandma archdiocese, lots of folks have been man himself. It might be parish pride, Lawrence resident Ajie Suso, 2, and her grandmother Barbara Hohenstein came for the fish and a chance gathering at Holy Trinity Parish in but parishioners say it’s the best. to view the halls of Grandma’s alma mater.

LAY ’EM STRAIGHT Jim Pritchard prepared a pan of fish for baking. He’s no relation to former KU hoopster Kevin Pritchard, though. And if you need proof, all you have to do is see him dribble, he said.

FRONT LINES PROFESSIONALLY DONE Ben Sexton and Katie Jones, both member of the Paola High School Panther Robotics Team 1108, staff the serving line at the fish fry. They and other They don’t give the job of breading the fish to just anybody. Joe Lynn proved he had the “right stuff” by breading pan after pan of catfish in an even, professional manner. robotics team members were working the fish fry to raise funds for their robotics club. In addition to the three kinds of fish, they served Father Of course, he had motivation: It was this or wash dishes. Halvorson’s famous slaw, golden crinkle-cut fries, cheese pizza and a choice of homemade desserts.

SECRET INGREDIENTS? The community consensus was that Father THE FRY GUY Ric Halvorson’s killer coleslaw was the best CHEWS-ING THE ’ZA KICK IT UP A NOTCH If the oil is too cold, the fish fry up soft, said Gerald Strausbaugh, part of a three- around. No one was willing to reveal his rec- No fish for John Noonan, 2. For him, the star of the kitchen is “tomato pizza.” To which he added, “I’d like to ride on a The catfish was served in three varieties: fried, lemon-pepper and Cajun spice.H ere, Kate Sample, a member man fry crew. If the oil is too hot, the fish become too crispy and hard. ipe. train.” We’re with you there, John. Meanwhile, his brother Patrick, 4, checks out the crowd. of Robotics Team 1108, spices up things Cajun-style.

The Leaven 04-04-14.indd 8-9 4/1/14 4:04 PM 10 nation theleaven.com | april 4, 2014 april 4, 2014 | theleaven.com world 11 Scam hits employees Pope and Obama touch on many issues of Seattle Archdiocese Pope leads by example, goes to confession By Francis X. Rocca WASHINGTON (CNS) — A nationwide By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service telephone scam targeting taxpayers that Catholic News Service is being investigated by federal agencies has involved more than 1,000 current and ATICAN CITY (CNS) — In ATICAN CITY (CNS) — former employees and volunteers of the their first encounter, Pope Leading a penitential liturgy Archdiocese of Seattle. Greg Magnoni, Francis received U.S. Pres- archdiocesan communications director, in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope ident Barack Obama at the told Catholic News Service March 28 that Francis surprised his litur- VaticanV March 27 for a discussion that gicalV adviser by going to confession forensics experts hired by the archdiocese touched on several areas of tension have joined investigators from the Inter- during the service. between the Catholic Church and the nal Revenue Service and FBI in attempting After an examination of conscience White House, including religious free- to determine how personal information March 28, the pope and 61 priests dom and medical ethics. from the employees and volunteers was moved into confessionals or to chairs During an unusually long 50-minute obtained. The IRS said the victims are set up against the walls to offer the sac- meeting, the two leaders discussed among thousands nationwide who have rament to individual penitents. “questions of particular relevance for lost more than $1 million in recent months However, as Msgr. Guido Marini, the church in (the U.S.), such as the in the scam. According to the agency, in- master of papal liturgical ceremonies, exercise of the rights to religious free- dividuals claiming to be IRS agents place was showing which confessional the dom, life and conscientious objection unsolicited calls to people and tell them pope would be using to hear confes- as well as the issue of immigration re- they owe taxes. They are told they must sions, the pope pointed to another form,” the Vatican said in a statement. pay immediately by pre-paid debit card or confessional nearby, indicating that he The mentions of religious freedom a wire transfer or they could face arrest himself was going to first confess. and conscientious objection presum- or deportation or lose their business. “The The pope, dressed in a simple white ably referred to the contraception IRS and FBI are continuing their investiga- alb and purple stole, spent about three mandate in the new health care law, tions. We’re cooperating with them to get minutes kneeling before the priest’s which has become a major source of to the bottom of this. It’s a multipronged open confessional and received absolu- CNS photo/Stefano Spaziani, pool investigation at this point to get to the conflict between the administration tion. The priest also clasped the pope’s U.S. President Barack Obama accepts a gift from Pope Francis during a private audience at the source of the problem,” Magnoni said. and the church. hands and kissed his simple silver ring. Vatican March 27. The pope gave the president a copy of his apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii The archdiocese established a call center According to the Vatican statement, Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”). for victims, Magnoni said. Information is Pope Francis then went to another Pope Francis and Obama also had an available online at bit.ly/1fXOePM. confessional and spent about 40 min- “exchange of views on some current Later in the day, at a joint news prompted the president to respond: utes hearing confessions. international themes, and it was hoped conference with Italian Prime Minis- “You know, I actually will probably In his homily, the pope said fol- that in areas of conflict, there would ter Matteo Renzi, Obama said he had read this in the Oval Office when I am Abuse allegations down, lowing God’s call to conversion is not be respect for humanitarian and inter- spent the “largest bulk of the time” deeply frustrated, and I am sure it will spending on training up supposed to happen only during Lent, national law and a negotiated solution with the pope discussing “issues of the give me strength and will calm me.” but is a lifetime commitment. He also between the parties involved.” poor, the marginalized, those without “I hope,” the pope replied with a WASHINGTON (CNS) — The number spoke about two key characteristics of In September, Pope Francis opportunity and growing inequali- laugh. of allegations of sexual abuse by clergy Christian life: putting on a “new self, CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters launched a high-profile campaign ty” and the “challenges of conflict Pope Francis presented Obama declined in 2013 while diocesan spending created in God’s way” and living in and A priest steps out of his confessional to observe an historic sight — a A clergyman hears the confession of Pope Francis during a penitential against Obama’s proposal for military and how elusive peace is around the with a pair of bronze medallions, one on child protection programs increased sharing God’s love. pope making a public confession during a penitential liturgy in St. Peter’s liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 28. strikes to punish the government of world,” particularly in the Middle East. commemorating the 17th-century con- under the U.S. Catholic Church’s “Charter Renewal in Christ comes with bap- Basilica at the Vatican March 28. President Bashar Assad for its pre- Obama said Pope Francis “did not struction of the colonnades around St. for the Protection of Children and Young tism, which frees people from sin and sumed use of chemical weapons. The touch in detail” on the contraception Peter’s Square; another portraying an People,” according to a church-sponsored welcomes them as children of God and audit. Dioceses and Eastern-rite eparchies pope wrote to Russian President Vlad- mandate, but that in the president’s angel that brings together the world’s members of Christ and his church, he in need; not giving in to anger, rancor and is fruitful, it always generates new go into the churches to pray, to confess reported 370 new allegations of abuse of a imir Putin, host of a G-20 summit, de- subsequent meeting with Cardinal Pi- North and South in “solidarity and said. and revenge, but being meek, magnan- love,” he said. or just to talk to a priest. minor from 365 people against 290 priests crying the “futile pursuit of a military etro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, peace founded on justice.” imous and ready to forgive; not tak- In that missionary spirit, the pen- In his homily, Pope Francis praised or deacons, said the Georgetown Universi- “This new life lets us see the world solution,” and a few days later led a “we discussed briefly the issue of mak- “This gift is from the pope,” Pope ty-based Center for Applied Research in the with different eyes without being dis- ing part in malicious gossip that ruins itential liturgy opened an initiative the initiative and those who would prayer vigil for peace in Syria that ing sure that conscience and religious Francis said of the first medallion. Apostolate, which gathered data for the re- tracted anymore by the things that the good name of people, but looking called “24 Hours for the Lord,” spon- be hitting the streets to share the joy drew some 100,000 people to St. Pe- freedom was (sic) observed in the “But this other one is from Jorge Ber- port. The report includes information col- don’t matter and that can’t last for mainly for the good side in everyone.” sored by the Pontifical Council for Pro- of God’s mercy and invite others to ter’s Square. context of applying the law.” goglio. When I saw it, I said: “I’ll give lected by StoneBridge Business Partners long,” he said. The second aspect of Christian life moting New Evangelization. discover a deeper relationship with The Vatican did highlight two “I pledged to continue to dialogue to Obama, it’s the angel of peace.” of Rochester, N.Y., which conducts annual Shedding sinful behaviors and fo- is living in God’s eternal love, the pope The council asked dioceses around Christ. points of harmony with Obama in the with the U.S. conference of bishops to The president’s gift to the pope was audits of compliance with the charter by cusing on the essential become a daily said. God never tires of looking out the world to have at least one parish “Tell them that our father is waiting discussions: immigration reform, on make sure we can strike the right bal- a selection of fruit and vegetable seeds dioceses and eparchies under an arrange- commitment so that a life “deformed for his children, both those who have open all day and night March 28, so for us, our father forgives us, and even which the administration’s position ance” on the issue, Obama said. from the White House garden, in a box ment with the U.S. Conference of Catholic by sin” can become a life “illuminated lost their way and those who have re- that anyone could go to confession and more, he celebrates,” the pope said. is closer to that of U.S. bishops than At the end of their talk, Pope Fran- made from reclaimed wood used to Bishops. About 69 percent of the allega- by grace” from God. mained faithful by his side. take part in eucharistic adoration. It’s Even with all of one’s sins and mis- that of the Republican opposition; and cis gave Obama a bound edition of build Baltimore’s Basilica of the Na- tions reported last year occurred or began When hearts are renewed and “creat- Jesus, in fact, calls on everyone to part of the pope’s focus on celebrating takes, God, “instead of scolding us, a “common commitment to the eradi- his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii tional Shrine of the Assumption of the between 1960 and 1984. Three-quarters of ed in God’s way,” good behavior follows, imitate this same merciful love and be- God’s mercy and power of forgiveness. he celebrates,” the pope said. “And cation of trafficking in human persons Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), Blessed Virgin Mary, the first Catholic the alleged offenders are already deceased he said, for example: “always speaking come “credible disciples of Christ in Young people belonging to differ- you have to tell this, tell this to lots of in the world.” published last November. The gift cathedral in the United States. or removed from active ministry. the truth and steering clear of all lies; the world,” he said. ent parishes and different movements people today” so they can experience no stealing, but rather, sharing what one God’s love cannot be held inside, in Rome were to be out on the streets God’s mercy and love. Wagner’s has with others, especially with those “it’s open by its very nature, it spreads during the night, inviting their peers to Mud-Jacking Co. Vatican police foil attempt Specializing in Foundation Repairs Pope asks Curia to find ways to implement ‘Joy of Gospel’ Mud-jacking and Waterproofing. to enter into Vatican bank Serving Lawrence, Topeka By Carol Glatz said in a brief statement issued at the follow a path of deepening conversion VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican se- and surrounding areas. Catholic News Service end of the discussion. and to recognize it “cannot leave things curity officers stopped two men — one Topeka (785) 233-3447 Pope Francis held a similar meeting as they presently are. ‘Mere adminis- American and one Dutch — trying to Lawrence (785) 749-1696 ATICAN CITY (CNS) — last September when he called together tration’ can no longer be enough,” the enter the Vatican bank with a briefcase In business since 1963 Pope Francis called together top Vatican officials to hear their ques- pope wrote, and “excessive centraliza- full of fake bonds. Officers with the www.foundationrepairks.com the heads of all Vatican offic- tions and suggestions about his ongoing tion, rather than proving helpful, com- Vatican gendarme corps intercepted es to discuss how they could reform of the Vatican bureaucracy. plicates the church’s life and her mis- the two men March 29 when the men integrateV into their work the teaching Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, sionary outreach.” approached a guarded entrance and of his apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Vatican spokesman, had said the Sep- In an effort to help the church and asked to be let into the Vatican bank, Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”). tember meeting lasted nearly three her ministers be more faithful to Jesus known formally as the Institute for the The Vatican said the meeting, held hours and, except for a brief greeting by and his teachings, “I invite everyone to Works of Religion. According to Vat- April 1 inside the Apostolic Palace, last- the pope, was devoted to remarks by the be bold and creative in this task of re- ican Radio, the men did not have Vat- ed two and a half hours. other participants. thinking the goals, structures, style and ican bank accounts and they did not The subject of the meeting was “a In “The Joy of the Gospel,” released methods of evangelization in their re- have an appointment with anyone at reflection on ‘Evangelii Gaudium,’” said in November 2013, Pope Francis laid out spective communities,” the pope wrote. the bank. The men were apprehended and, according to Vatican-Italy agree- Passionist Father Ciro Benedettini, vice his hopes for a truly missionary church “A proposal of goals without an ade- ments, placed into the custody of the director of the Vatican press office. He — driven by “a missionary impulse ca- quate communal search for the means Italian financial police.T hey have been said the pope wanted the group to talk pable of transforming everything, so of achieving them will inevitably prove charged by both Vatican and Italian au- about how the papal document, which that the church’s customs, ways of doing illusory,” he wrote. “I encourage every- thorities, the radio reported. The brief- calls on Catholics to be living examples things, times and schedules, language one to apply the guidelines found in this case contained fake bonds appearing to of joy, love and charity, “can influence and structures can be suitably chan- document generously and courageous- be worth billions of euros and U.S. dol- the work of the Curia.” neled for the evangelization of today’s ly, without inhibitions or fear. The im- lars, according to Agence France-Pres- Those attending the meeting dis- world rather than for her self-preserva- portant thing is to not walk alone, but se. The Italian finance police found fake cussed their “reflections on and reac- tion.” to rely on each other as brothers and passports and other false documents in tions” to the pope’s apostolic exhorta- The document was meant as a stim- sisters, and especially under the leader- the men’s hotel rooms, the news agen- tion and “the prospects that are open ulus for Catholics, parishes, organiza- ship of the bishops, in a wise and realis- cy reported. for its implementation,” the Vatican tions and the church hierarchy itself to tic pastoral discernment.”

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Insured/tons of references and a or an interview by sending an email to: john.mahon@ meals are also available. There will also Parish, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood, and on Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, local parish member. Call (913) 209-9926. For sale - Lowrey Heritage organ with Leslie speaker. be a raffle along with many more cash April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Topeka and Shaw- A replica of the Shroud of Turin kofc.org, by phone at (785) 408-8806 or at 1275 Topeka 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace bro- Located in Topeka. Make an offer. Call (785) 357-4321. and merchandise prizes. Raffle tickets are Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612. ken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry House painting nee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. will be on display on April 13 from available from St. Joseph CCD students 10th Ave., Topeka. The cost to attend is 13 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or 7 - 8:30 p.m. Calendar submissions and patio doors, and more. 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Scripture Readings mark my words as the church prays fifth week of lent April 6 Has Christ revealed to you the cross you’re called to carry? FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Make room for church this Holy Week Ez 37: 12-14 s an altar so bearing it for 30 minutes meditations. This is actually I was then reminded of Ps 130: 1-8 y gosh, 11/3/13); notes from a Sun- whelms the lion. It becomes wasn’t all that difficult. quite profound, for it was St. what I learned at Stations Rom 8: 8-11 Mark! day homily; a pack of gum; tame, weak and disabled server in the But it was my opportunity Teresa of Avila who told us when I was young. The Lord Jn 11: 1-45 Look at all two CD cases (one broken); because its attention is frag- early 1980s, to walk alongside Jesus and that, here on earth, Christ has entrusts to each of us our par- April 7 the stuff a statue of Mary; an HDMI mented. (Adapted from “1001 A look upon his cross. The no other body — no hands, ticular cross. It may seem no “Mback here!” cable two-pack; a packet of Illustrations That Connect,” one of my favorite meditations we used were no feet, no eyes — but ours. more important than to “pick John Baptist de la Salle, priest Dn 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 Father Mike Stubbs, my Splenda sweetener; some by Craig Brian Larson and times to serve was the then-popular “Everyone’s Having learned to bear our up an object off the floor” for Ps 23: 1-6 page 14 neighbor below, Milk-Duds from when I was Phyllis Ten Elshof.) Michael Way of the Cross.” Some folks own cross, we are equipped someone else. It may be as Jn 8: 1-11 said this a couple of weeks Father in the sixth grade; a bag of Based on recent conver- for Stations of the think those simple medita- with the grace to help bear much as being assassinated ago with a laugh. The “back Pup-peroni dog treats; and sations, I’d say that many of Podrebarac tions are perhaps lightweight the cross of our neighbor, because of our witness to the April 8 here” was the back seat of a broken plastic laundry us are like that lion. Our lives Cross. in spiritual content. Maybe, especially the poor, the sick, Gospel. The importance of Mark Goldasich Michael Podrebarac is the archdioce- Tuesday my car. basket. — like my car’s back seat — In those days back home, but they were a crucial part and the unloved. our cross lies in its source, Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of san consultant for the liturgy office Nm 21: 4-9 Here’s what happened: OK, with the exception are so full of stuff, that we there was only one server as- of my formation in our daily On March 24, on the anni- not in its relative size. Ps 102: 2-3, 16-21 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He Father Mike, Father Phil of the unicorn, the organ not only lose focus, but our signed to Stations, and he car- vocation to bear our cross versary of his assassination, May each of us take the Jn 8: 21-30 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. Winkelbauer and I have grinder’s monkey and the perspective as well. With all ried the processional cross. like the other processional alongside Jesus, who bears I watched the popular movie opportunity to attend Sta- There was nothing else April 9 season tickets to the Kan- Milk Duds, everything else of that junk — both physical cross we used during the rest his cross through us as we about Archbishop Oscar tions at least once this Lent. the server did, save to carry Wednesday sas City Rep Theatre. Since was actually so bad until I really was in that back seat. and mental — it’s impossible of the year, and so the server accept our often mundane Romero, whose witness led to As we adore his cross in that Dn 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95 Father Phil lives close to me emptied it out later. Hoo- A few more items probably to devote ourselves to what that processional cross. It was had to hold it steady during sacrifices with patience and his being martyred on behalf beautiful devotion, let us each (Ps) Dn 3: 52-56 in Leavenworth, we usually boy! What I thought was rolled under the front seats, is most important in life, a rather large wooden cross the entire but brief service. faith. of the poor. Afterwards, I ask Jesus to reveal the cross Jn 8: 31-42 drive in together to meet Fa- merely a mobile storage unit but you get the idea. How particularly our faith. with a wood-carved image of I loved serving at Sta- It is good to recognize that found myself asking the Lord he has chosen for us. Then let ther Mike for dinner before actually looked more like a embarrassing. All that junk With Holy Week on the our crucified Lord fastened tions, especially because of we are, in fact, Jesus’ “other to give me a great cross to us bear it, with courage and April 10 the show. On this particular landfill. defeated the true purpose horizon, especially the days to it. It didn’t rest on the floor this cross. It wasn’t heavy, self” as he calls us in those bear on behalf of others. gratitude. Thursday night, I drove Father Phil to Here’s what I uncovered: of the backseat: to provide of Holy Thursday, Good Fri- Gn 17: 3-9 the Plaza. a light jacket and a heavy passengers with a comfort- day and the Easter Vigil, are ordinary joe Ps 105: 4-9 All went well until after able place to sit. (I’m not you planning to attend those Jn 8: 51-59 coat (darn unpredictable dinner, when Father Mike Kansas weather); a stocking even sure that Father Mike special liturgies at your April 11 made a perfectly logical sug- hat; two pairs of gloves; five was able to find or use his parish? Although it’s the high Stanislaus, bishop gestion that we all head to magazines; an impressive seatbelt.) point of the church’s year, so Let the sacrament of penance help you over that hump Jer 20: 10-13 the theater in one car. Mine assortment of empty plastic My mess reminded me of many don’t choose to attend, Ps 18: 2-7 was the closest. Uh-oh. I’d bags; a brand-new gourmet an image from the Rev. Wil- due to other commitments. ave you ments to bring his grace into whom you are confessing. If Reply: Don’t wait any lon- Jn 10: 31-42 only planned on one passen- knife set with two cutting liam H. Hinson. When ani- Make this the year to put our lives. God uses the priest it helps, go to another parish. ger. Do a little reading up on ger that night and my back boards and some kitchen mal trainers go into a cage of these church celebrations seen the as his instrument to dispense You are not required to con- the sacrament ahead of time. April 12 seat was a tad disorganized. shears; three baseball hats; lions, they carry whips and first on your calendar — now commercial his healing and forgiveness. fess to your pastor. Make a good examination of Saturday As Father Mike opened the a shoehorn; a unicorn; an pistols. But they also carry — and then shoehorn in your H This is what God wants of Objection 3: The sac- conscience. If you’re com- Ez 37: 21-28 back door, he uttered the illuminated magnifying glass; a stool, which apparently is other activities, instead of where a camel walks you. rament of reconciliation fortable with it, call a priest (Ps) Jer 31: 10-13 words that opened this col- their most important tool. the other way around. Objection 2: I’m afraid doesn’t work. I just confess ahead of time and explain Jn 11: 45-56 four programs from shows; through an office full umn. Luckily, Father Mike is two newspapers; a gym bag; The trainer holds the There’s no better place to joe bollig to confess to my pastor. He the same sins over and your situation. He’ll be glad a runner and in good shape a memorial card from a stool by the back and thrusts be in Holy Week than with of cubicles asking might judge me or think over, and I get discouraged. to help you. He may suggest Joe Bollig is the senior reporter for so he was able to shoehorn funeral; one parish bulletin; the legs toward the face of your parish family. And any- poorly of me. I’m just too Reply: Christ never scheduling a time outside what day it is? The Leaven. He can be reached at: embarrassed and ashamed promised, and the church has of regular confession times, himself — somehow — into a St. Patrick’s Day card; an the lion. The animal tries to one who tells you something [email protected]. Find The Leaven the seat with just a slight bit organ grinder’s monkey; a focus on all four legs at once. different is just “lion.” Chattering and chortling, of my sins. never taught, that Christians so you can have all the time of rearranging. coupon for $5 off at Logan’s In the attempt to focus on all the obnoxious camel pesters Reply: Being embarrassed would never be tempted to you need. This is the better in these places I didn’t think the back seat Roadhouse (that expired on four, a kind of paralysis over- one annoyed cubicle dweller and ashamed of your sins is sin. The grace of the sac- approach if you have a lot of after another, until finally a to receive the sacrament of actually a good sign, because rament is not a guarantee difficulties and removes the Online woman tonelessly replies: reconciliation at this time, it means your conscience is against all future sin. But it pressure of holding up a line www.theleaven.com In the beginning “It’s hump day.” most of us would probably hard at work. Seeking the sac- does help us grow in love of people outside the recon- “Whoo Whooooo!” the benefit from the experience. rament despite your shame and give us the grace to avoid ciliation room. If this doesn’t camel hollers. Still, a lot of Catholics are is something priests respect, future sin. The Catechism of work for you, simply tell the Facebook For some Catholics, the reluctant to go to confession because it is a great exercise the Catholic Church teaches priest about your situation www.facebook.com/ Ezekiel’s prophecy foreshadows resurrection “hump day” in the liturgical — and we have a whole list of of humility. They won’t judge that although we must still after you enter the reconcil- theleavenkc year is Lent. good reasons why. — after all, they have to go contend with the reality of iation room. Many parishes uring the month of to add sinews and flesh God has in store. Lent — a time of fasting Objection 1: Can’t I just to confession, too. Priests our sinfulness, we are called place instruction cards in the October, a person and covers them with skin. On the other hand, the and abstinence. Self-denial. tell God I’m sorry for my hear many confessions and to resist it and seek recon- room to help people who’ve can wander into Finally, the Spirit breathes people of Israel did eventu- Twitter Mortification. Repentance. sins? couldn’t keep track of an ciliation when we fall. If a forgotten the prayers or how @theleavenkc any number of new life into them. ally arrive at a belief in the Yes, and time for the Easter Reply: Of course you can individual’s sins even if they person is faithful, they will to confess. D“haunted houses,” which This vision sets the stage resurrection of the individ- Duty. tell God you’re sorry for your wanted to — and they don’t make progress over time. So yes, Lent can be “hump aim to provide a scary at- for the prophecy that we ual. It would not involve Canon law mandates that sins. Do so as soon as you want to. And there’s the “seal Objection 4: It’s been a time” for Catholics. But that YouTube mosphere in preparation for hear as Sunday’s first read- a mere metaphor, but the all Catholics must receive can. However, the church of confession” to consider. long time since I’ve been isn’t a bad thing, because www.youtube.com/ Halloween. However, these ing, Ez 37:12-14: “O my peo- physical body of the person. Father Mike Stubbs the Eucharist during the teaches that Christ lives and Priests cannot reveal any- to confession, and I have once you’re over “the hump,” user/theleavenkc artificially macabre venues ple, I will open your graves This prophecy of Ezekiel Easter season. And although acts in and with his church, thing told during confession. a long list of sins. I’m not you can fully celebrate Easter cannot compete with the Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of and have you rise from paved the way for that later Catholics are not required and he established the sacra- Remember that it is God to even sure where to start. joy. real thing. Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and them, and bring you back to belief in the resurrection Who to contact about . . . For a truly gruesome ex- has a degree in Scripture from Harvard the land of Israel.” of the dead. Belief in the University. perience, visit the crypt be- It appears as though this resurrection also will be a Story ideas neath the Capuchin church prophecy does not refer key point in our faith. It is [email protected] in Rome. There, the ceilings skeletons of the now- de- to actual physical resur- specifically mentioned in and walls are covered with cayed corpses were dug up rection, but is a metaphor both the Apostles’ Creed Calendar notices bones from approximately to make room for new ones. for spiritual resurrection. and the Nicene Creed. The [email protected] 4,000 skeletons. Back in Their bones were used to The people of Israel have resurrection of Jesus on the Middle Ages, a load of decorate the crypt. been languishing in exile in Easter Sunday anticipates Anniversary notices earth from the Holy Land The prophet Ezekiel wit- Babylon. They are totally the resurrection of all those [email protected] was donated to the church. nesses a similarly macabre demoralized. God wishes to who believe in him. It was placed in the crypt, scene. He views a vast plain, lift their spirits, to give them Ultimately, our belief in Eagle Scouts which consequently became covered with human bones. hope, to have them return to the Resurrection responds [email protected] a desirable spot for burial. As he looks on, the spirit the land of Israel, to recon- to God’s promise to us. As When eventually all the of God moves among the stitute them as a nation. God tells us in Sunday’s first Advertising burial plots in this precious bones to join them together Resurrection serves as a reading: “I have promised, [email protected] earth were occupied, the into skeletons. It continues suitable metaphor for what and I will do it.”

Pope Francis’ homily was based upon a parable Je- word of God, said the pope, according to a report by Vat- Pope francis sus recounts in the Gospel of Matthew, in which a land- ican Radio. In this way, the pope continued, the word of Anyone who desires to hear the word of God must owner loses his vineyard to thieves who kill his servants God itself becomes as if dead. The Holy Spirit becomes a first be humble and then capable of prayer, Pope Francis and son. Jesus then interprets the parable for the chief prisoner of the desires of those who would take the word said March 21 during his early morning Mass in the Do- priests and elders whom he is addressing: “The kingdom of God as their own, according to their interests, their mus Sanctae Marthae, where he lives. Without humility of God will be taken away from you and given to a peo- ideologies, their theologies. and prayer, people take possession of God’s word and ple that will produce its fruit.” The same happens among — CNS turn it to their own uses, said the pope. ourselves when we are not open to and obedient to the

The Leaven 04-04-14.indd 14-15 4/1/14 4:05 PM 16 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | april 4, 2014 Students speak through art Young Catholics artwork on display at Savior By Jessica Langdon [email protected] Donnelly hosts ANSAS CITY, Kan. arts showcase — Students go to school to learn and Donnelly College is grow, but they cer- home to the 2014 Kansas Ktainly have some of their own City, Kansas High School lessons to pass along as well. Arts Showcase, at which “They’re teaching me the work of Bishop Ward something that I didn’t know students and others will be on display. Students at before,” said Lesle Knop, ex- all KCK high schools were ecutive director of the Cath- invited to participate in olic Foundation of Northeast the juried art contest. Kansas, archdiocesan director The theme was of stewardship and develop- “Modes of Reality and ment, and a member of the Representation: Express- Catholic Fine Arts Council. ing the Experimental.” It She was moved by a display encouraged students to of artwork by students from think and express them- all seven Catholic high schools selves creatively and within the archdiocese. explore the relationship A reception on April 3 between words and im- opened the first Archbishop’s ages. Invitational Catholic High A reception will take School Art Exhibit, which will place from 5 to 7 p.m. on remain on display at Savior April 11 (the same date as Pastoral Center, 12601 Paral- the Multicultural Festival lel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan., at Donnelly) in the Don- during business hours through nelly College Community May 9. Arts Space at 608 N. 18th With education being one St., Kansas City, Kan. of the areas the Catholic Fine Achievement awards Arts Council emphasizes in its will be presented at 6 p.m. mission, it made sense to work The works will be on with the schools to find a way display until May 2. to encourage art from a Cath- olic perspective, said Knop. And so the idea of this ex- tions are available on devic- hibit — which features some es at Savior Pastoral Center 50 pieces of student artwork or for download through — was created. the Digital Media Center via The exhibit includes works the archdiocesan website at: from students at Bishop www.archkck.org. Ward High School in Kan- This is the first collabora- sas City, Kan., Bishop Miege tion of its sort organizers are High School in Roeland Park, aware of in which all seven Hayden High School in Tope- Catholic schools within the ka, Immaculata High School archdiocese have brought in Leavenworth, St. Thomas their student artwork togeth- Aquinas High School in Over- er. land Park, St. James Academy “We’d love to see it con- in Lenexa, and Maur Hill- tinue,” said Knop. “It would Mount Academy in Atchison. not have been possible with- The theme for the inaugu- out the dedication of the art ral event was “The Friendship Leaven photo by Jessica langdon Annie Nickels, administrative assistant for the office of evangelization and Catholic formation of youth for the archdi- teachers, and I really want to of Jesus,” and each piece of art thank them. We would not and accompanying written re- ocese, views the artwork displayed at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan., from students at all seven archdi- ocesan Catholic high schools. have an exhibit if it wasn’t flection expressed that theme for the teachers and the stu- in some way. dents.” continued. award and a popular choice diocesan tribunal office. She would love to see fam- Father Kent O’Connor, award. He walked through the ilies take the time to view the pastor of Our Lady of Uni- Three jurors — John Der- hallway as the display was Appreciating art exhibit. You never know — it ty Parish in Kansas City, by, an assistant professor at being set up and was im- could inspire a budding art- Kan., and a member of the the University of Kansas in pressed by what he saw. The wonder of it truly hit ist to envision his or her own Catholic Fine Arts Council, Lawrence; Andrew Julo, who “As we walk this hall, let home for Ann Connor, arch- work on display in a future incorporated the students’ serves as the service learning us be prepared to be engaged diocesan associate superin- exhibit, she said. artwork in his performance and community arts space and enriched by each and ev- tendent of schools, when the An exhibit such as this during the opening reception coordinator at Donnelly Col- ery painting and sculpture,” collection started coming to- demonstrates that religious on April 3. lege in Kansas City, Kan.; and said Father Ansems. “The gether as a whole. art doesn’t belong to centu- Inviting people to reflect Eva Reynolds, owner of Eva value of the transformation The paintings, ceramic ries past or to the artists who on their relationship with Reynolds Fine Arts Gallery in our souls is made possi- pieces, linoleum cut prints, lived in those times. and love for Jesus through- in Leawood — also selected ble through the efforts of the photographs, pencil draw- “We are religious today, out the Easter season, Father several award winners. Holy Spirit working in and ings, toothpick structures and we have an opportuni- O’Connor shared songs from through these young peo- and more demonstrated “that ty today to use our gifts and his “Jesus” album, which in- ple.” each student is in a different talents to glorify God,” said cludes a recording of a hymn Each student has a unique place in their faith life,” said Engaged and Knop. “I think Pope Francis called “What a Friend We story to tell, he noted, asking Connor. would certainly encourage Have in Jesus.” viewers to see the beauty in “How they represent that enriched us as Catholics to use every Ten monetary awards each piece. relationship with Jesus — talent that we have in a way were presented to student The printed program for Father Ansems also re- and understanding that — that helps others to experi- artists at the reception. They the reception included a corded audio reflections vis- puts you on a path to help ence the joy of the friendship included an archbishop’s quote from Father Bruce An- itors may listen to as they them to further develop that of Jesus.” relationship with Jesus,” she award, a superintendent’s sems, who works in the arch- view the exhibit. The reflec-

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