Southwest Kansas Catholic Newspaper of the CatholicRegister Diocese of Dodge City Vol. XLIX, No. 11 • Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 ‘Life’ and Fiesta De Colores! A call to the voting growth in booth faith Kansas bishops + Most Rev. produce videos on John B. election issues Brungardt Bishop of the By DAVID MYERS Catholic Southwest Kansas Register Diocese of ishop John B. Brungardt wants Dodge City Bit known that as Kansans take to the voting booth this fall, that “the Lord and our Catholic faith” speak hen did it first hit you that Jesus clearly when it comes to life issues. Wloves you? Do you remember the In one of four election-year videos first tug on your heart by our Loving Lord, created by the Catholic Bishops of as you realized that He died and rose for Kansas, Bishop Brungardt said that you? What were the circumstances when the protection of innocent human life you realized that God created you and the is “of such importance, of such great universe? moral weight, that [it] must occupy Maybe you learned from your family a special place in the thinking of the while you were a child, possibly you dis- Catholic voter.” covered these truths from a friend or from “All human life is precious,” he your personal study, perhaps these gifts just said, “whether born or unborn.” How- suddenly hit you. ever, because abortion has become The Good News of Jesus is brought to such a partisan political issue, “It us in many ways: the initial proclamation has become easy for people to forget of the Gospel, the learning about God what’s at stake.” through catechesis, or faith infused by God Every year in the United States, (cf. CCC 153). Pope Francis describes this more than one million unborn baby Photo by David Myers as a life-long process: boys and girls are destroyed by abor- “The Lord’s missionary mandate in- Daniela Rodrigues and Adolfo Quezada parade proudly through the large 4-H tion. Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, more cludes a call to growth in faith: ‘Teach them building in Garden City after being named Queen and King of the 2014 Fiesta de than 55 million “innocent, defenseless to observe all that I have commanded Colores. The annual event is a celebration of faith and culture and included a talk human lives have been intentionally, you’ (Mt 28:20). Hence it is clear that that by Father Wesley Schawe, skits, live bands, dancers, home cooked meals, and a and legally, extinguished. the first proclamation also calls forongoing Mass celebrated by Bishop John B. Brungardt. See more photos on Page 10. The “Brothers and sisters, it is difficult formation and maturation. Evangelization English version of the story is on Page 19. Many more color photos are available to accept that evil of this magnitude aims at a process of growth which entails and free to download at dcdiocese.org/register. could be happening in our very taking seriously each person and God’s plan midst, but it is,” Bishop Brungardt for his or her life. All of us need to grow said. “We cannot just go on about in Christ. Evangelization should stimulate our lives, treating this as just another a desire for this growth, so that each of us political issue to be argued about by can say wholeheartedly: ‘It is no longer I politicians. Renewal 2014 who live, but Christ who lives in me’ (Gal “Imagine any other scenario Joyfully Receiving 2:20)” (The Joy of the Gospel, 160). where one million innocent human Formation: and SHARING This growth in our faith in Jesus Christ beings would be killed in a year, and His Catholic Church is not just a “head and then consider what our reaction and heart” thing, but we are called to live our would be.” Feeding the Spirit within faith with our “hands and feet,” in reaching All four videos can be viewed and out to others. Pope Francis said: “Genuine downloaded by going to dcdiocese. By DAVID MYERS will be introduced to a variety of ways they spiritual accompaniment always begins org, and clicking on the “election Southwest Kansas Register can get involved in their parish. They will also and flourishes in the context of service to issues” link. Other videos cover the Editor’s Note: Promoting the four pillars of be shown activities and programs designed to the mission of evangelization. Paul’s rela- subjects of “Marriage,” “Usury [the Stewardship -- formation, prayer, service and strengthen their faith and/or their knowledge tionship with Timothy and Titus provides danger of ‘pay-day’ loans – see Page hospitality -- prepares us for, and is part of, our of the Church. The first way: an example of this accompaniment and 6],” and “Religious Freedom.” They Commitment Sunday, Nov. 23. In this article, Formation formation which takes place in the midst are presented by Archbishop Joseph as in the bishop’s column, we are focusing on With a little creativity, formation programs of apostolic activity” (173). Naumann of Kansas City, Bishop the first pillar, “Formation.” can build the faith life of adults and youth while As we bring our parishes and diocese Edward J. Weisenburger of Salina, t’s called “Commitment Sunday,” but it could not putting them to sleep. into a vibrant Stewardship Renewal 2014, and Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita, be called, “Bring a Smile to Jesus Sunday,” respectively. I “Theology on Tap,” for instance, is a gather- let us ask the Lord what is our next step in or “Christ and Co. Job Fair Sunday.” In Bishop Brungardt’s presenta- ing of young adults who meet at a local pub formation, in growing in our faith. This One step which leads into, and is part of, tion, he makes it clear that faith and where they listen to a guest speaker, such as is Jesus’ call for each of us, as we nurture Commitment Sunday, is “Formation,” allow- science do not differ when it comes Father Wesley Schawe. our own Catholic faith, and share that faith ing Christ to mold us like a piece of clay. As Jennifer Mai introduced the program to the with others. Jesus will assist us, He loves we near Nov. 23, Catholics across the diocese Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 18 us so much! Page 2 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register ‘Another Way’ ow about a little “angelic or orders of angels. Some see more, others see less. universal causes, the means of Hentertainment” this week? From the top down, in the first This seeing of theirs determines ordering all creation. The third tier That’s what a modern writer called tier, there were the Seraphim, the where they are placed. is bent on the God behind all these the incredible variety among the Cherubim, and the Thrones. In From the bottom up, the third particular and universal causes angels. the second tier, there were the tier is bent on carrying out God’s (Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim): There are many names for the Dominions, the Virtues, and the plan for the created world (Angels, they are bent on nothing, they are angels in the Bible, as you know, Powers. In the third tier, were the Archangels, Principalities): they simply lost in wonder at seeing and in the early 6th century a Principalities, the Archangels, and work with the particular creatures God as he is in himself. wondrously inventive man worked the Angels. and the particular causes to make There is variety in God’s cre- with those names to give us a view All are Angels, that’s their fam- sure that God’s will is done. The ation. You and I see this on all + Most Rev. Ronald that fascinates still. The society or ily name. All are purely spiritual second tier is bent on carrying out sides in the visible world. Why M. Gilmore communion of angels is divided creatures, minds-without-bodies. God’s plan for the created world as wouldn’t the God of Variety make Bishop Emeritus into three Hierarchies, he wrote, All see the God who made them. a whole (Powers, Virtues, Domin- it the same in the invisible world? of Dodge City and each of these into three Choirs But they see him in different ways. ions): they work with the most An invitation to an event to be held in your honor St. Mary sixth graders have day in court ixth graders from St. Wedding Anniversary Mass, Oct. 19 SMary School in Garden City participated in a mock ishop John B. Brungardt invites Gilmore. Bishop John Brungardt will be trial with Judge Wen Wurst Bcouples throughout the diocese out of the country. as part of a Constitution celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, Day activity. Each student 50th and more years in 2014 to the an- omingo, 19 de Octubre, 2014 had a part to play with nual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary D~ Misa a las 3 p.m., seguido lines and jobs given them Mass, 3 p.m., Sunday, por una cena Catedral by Judge Wurst. At right: Oct. 19 at the Cathedral de Nuestra Señora Appeals Panel-back row: of Guadalupe in Dodge de Guadalupe, 3231 Tanner King, Alexa Espino, Garcia, Allison Nie- Below, the entire class City. North 14th Street, Payton Smith and Josefina man, Symone Simmons taking part in the mock Participants are encour- Dodge City El Sr. Obispo Macias. Front row: Geffrey and Desirae Palacios. trial. aged to register online at dcdiocese. John B. Brungardt invita a todas org (click on the Wedding Anniversary las parejas a traves de la diocesis photo) so that the diocese can receive an a celebrar su 5-10-25-40-50 y mas accurate listing of names and dates of años de aniversario de boda. El Sr. marriage. Obispo Ronald M. Gilmore presidara. Participants may also RSVP by calling Nos gustaría que los participantes se Alba Ortiz at (620) 227-1525. RSVP is registren en nuestra página de internet required both for a meal count, and so www.dcdiocese.org con solo presionar that the couple may receive a certificate en la foto del pastel que esta ahí. Tam- at the reception to follow. The deadline bién pueden hacer sus reservaciones for registering is Monday, Oct. 13. llamando a Alba al (620)227-1525. Celebrating the Anniversary Mass this La fecha límite para registrarse es el year will be Bishop Emeritus Ronald M. 13 de octubre.

California priest to serve sabbatical at St. Mary’s ather Michael Robinson, a priest of Father Robinson will be residing at St. Fthe Diocese of San Diego, will be tak- Mary Parish in Garden City, where he ing a three-month sabbatical from Octo- will be assisting as needs arise. ber through December. Sacred Heart, Pratt to present What? three-day mission, Oct. 26-28 Parish Mis- “Getting Centered- Going Deeper life.” sion into our Catholic Tradition and The Monday evening presentation Spirituality” presented by Father is on “Liturgy and Life: Strengthen- Where? Norm Douglas and Larry Vuillemin ing the Connection.” Participants Sacred Heart of Heart to Heart Communication of will “discover how they can experi- Church Akron, Ohio, will be the theme of a ence liturgy in a more meaningful, 332 N. Oak three evening mission be held at the faith-filled, and life-centered way Pratt, KS Sacred Heart Parish in Pratt. and how this can positively impact Photo courtesy of JoAnn Tomecek The mission will be presented ‘the liturgy of your daily life.’” When? Sunday, Oct. 26 through Tuesday, The Tuesday evening presentation 7-8:45 p.m., Holy Trinity parishioners help serve up Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. each is “Getting into the Heart and Soul Sunday, evening. Father Douglas and Vuil- of Love and Work,” in which indi- Monday, and fun ’n games at Rush County Fair lemin last presented a mission at the viduals will look at ways to enrich Tuesday, Oct. Holy Trinity parishioners in Timken (above) helped and/or stopped by to parish in 2012. their “love and work as two funda- 26, 27 and 28 offer a friendly hello at the parish’s assigned fair game at the locally-run The Sunday evening presentation mental faith-based calls to make a Rush County Fair held in August. The parish has been sponsoring a game is on “Getting Centered in an Off- difference in the world.” Cost? at the fair since 2006, with different volunteers running the game all three Centered World.” Participants will For more information contact FREE nights. This year the parish ran the “Plinko” and “Hole-In-One-Golf” games. explore how they can become more Sacred Heart Parish, 620-672-6352 Pictured above are (front row) Ed Tomecek, Blanche Tomecek, and Julie prayerfully centered in “Christ’s (please leave a message and your Who’s it for? Wagner (back row) Larry Stejskal, Betty Stejskal, Father Matthew Kumi, real presence as a solid foundation call will be returned) or visit sacred- Anyone Julie Huber, Brian Graff, and Rita Oborny. for living a peaceful and resilient heartpratt.com. The Southwest Kansas Register September 28, 2014 Page 3 ‘Mexican Village’ celebrates its place in history By DAVID MYERS Southwest Kansas Register ormer residents, family, friends and descendents of Fthose who lived in the “Mexican Village” in Dodge City gathered Aug. 30 for a celebration of food, song, and memories. More than 200 people filled the 3i building in Dodge City, where among the entertainers was 12-year-old Andrea Luna, who displayed an impressive vocal talent. Prior to the luncheon meal, Father Wesley Schawe of- fered a prayer of thanks to God and to all those gathered who had lived in the Village, thus building a familial and faith-filled base for all those who followed. The Mexican Village was constructed around 1900 to house the Mexican and Mexican-American Santa Fe Railway workers and their families. The Village was razed in the 1950s due to health con- cerns. Despite the racial hatred prevalent at the time (resi- dents were not allowed to swim in the community swimming pool, and were delegated to the back of the balcony of the local movie theater) the many celebra- tions -- fiestas steeped in Catholicity -- paid testimony to This photo circa early 1900s includes a community that honored God and family. newlyweds Josephina and Jimmy One of the oldest living former residents is Nellie Tor- Garcia, and (standing) Augustina and rez Trujillo, 92, one of a family of singers who enter- Epimenio Espinosa. tained at fiestas, as well as on local radio. In a letter she wrote that was read to those gathered, Nellie described the fiestas -- their celebration of the Church, their Mexican heritage, and their community. Louis Sanchez, former mayor of Dodge City and resident of the “In the 1940s, World War II broke out and young men Mexican Village, glances over several old photos during the Mexican were drafted off to the war,” she said. “It was a very sad Village reunion, Aug. 30. time for the families of the loved ones who did not make See the videos at MexicanVillage.weebly.com. Photos by David Myers it back or were wounded.” Fred Rodriguez had spent several years researching for a book on the Village before he died on March 30, 2013. In an interview with the Register, he had de- scribed the Village as a “tight knit community,” where any social function, whether it was a dance, fiesta, or a wedding, came with the implication that the entire vil- lage was invited.” Among the other impressive performers at the Aug. 30 gathering were the Torrez Sisters, Gary Roth, Victor Amaro (who shared memories of high school football ri- valries), and a charming duet by Mary and “Fly” Florez, who sang, “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You.” Videos of several of the performances, as well as the ABOVE: Andrea Luna, 12, gave several reading of Nellie’s essay, can be viewed at MexicanVil- stunning performances, displaying vocal lage.weebly.com. The site is part of the Mexican Village talent beyond her years. At left, three Historic Preservation Project, a continuing project of the Torres sisters, who performed with presented by the Southwest Kansas Register with the siblings at church and public functions and support of members of the community. on the radio, entertained those gathered with a couple of songs.

Bishop addresses election year issues From Page 1 to matters of the unborn. and against the common good.” service is our call as disciples of Christ.” sisters from abortion, euthanasia, and assisted “Church teaching on this issue is clear,” “This broken world of ours needs hearts He urged individuals, communities and suicide. No Catholic should ever vote for a he said. Quoting Psalm 139, he added, “‘You that are not hardened to the fate of the weak, parishes to offer help to “the noble women candidate because he or she supports these formed my inmost being; you knit me in the vulnerable, and the imperfect,” the who have chosen – often in dire circumstances evils, and it is difficult to imagine in our day my mother’s womb. I praise you, because bishop said. “Every human person is made – to welcome new life. Please contact your and age what would ever justify a Catholic I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your in the image of God from the moment of local Catholic Charities for information about voting for such a candidate. We cannot avert works! My very self you know.’ conception until natural death.” crisis pregnancy centers in your area.” our eyes from the tragedy being done.” “Science and common sense are just as Bishop Brungardt impressed upon voters And he made clear the need to help those Bishop Brungardt urged voters not to clear about our tiny sisters and brothers in that they must seek out “mercy, kindness who have suffered an abortion in the past. forget the role that judges play in life is- the womb,” Bishop Brungardt said. “A baby and unconditional love,” an antidote to “Help, hope, and healing in the Lord are sues: “Judges gave us Roe v. Wade, and does not magically transform into a human what Pope Francis has called a “throwaway a phone call away,” he said. He suggested judges have put on hold some of the good being as she emerges from the birth canal. culture” – a culture that also devalues the that those needing help or support to “con- Pro-Life laws that have been passed across At the moment of conception, all of the weak, the ill, and the elderly. fidentially contact your Catholic parish or the country, including in Kansas.” genetic material that will ever be present “No one is without human dignity just diocesan chancery for information about “Be assured of my prayers as we par- in that person is present -- all that is added because he or she depends upon others,” post-abortion ministries. For example, ticipate in the political process this Fall, a during pregnancy is food and water, and the Bishop Brungardt said. “Indeed, I think it Project Rachel Ministry or Rachel’s Vine- sacred responsibility of our Catholic faith. mother’s nurturing love. is a beautiful part of our reality that at the yard Ministries bring great forgiveness and Trust in the Lord of Life, Jesus Christ, to “And yet, today it is perfectly legal to kill beginning and end of our lives, we may be peace.” Bishop Brungardt was previously guide you in your vote. Jesus loves you an unborn child with arms and legs, a heart- served by others, thus assisting them in their the director of Rachel’s Vineyard for five more than you can ask or imagine. May beat, brainwaves, his or her own blood type, call to holiness. It is then that we offer oth- years in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. Mary, who carried unborn Baby Jesus in and his or her own distinct human DNA. This ers the chance to live the Christian vocation “We have to continue to demand laws her womb, be with you. May God bless is an offense against God, against decency, to care for us, the weak or ill. This loving that protect our most vulnerable brothers and you and your families.” Page 4 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Commentary See you in Heaven, sweet Sarah Albert Chmieolowski y wife and I were walking our Labra- open until she got the squeaker 1845-1916 Mdor, Sarah, when we spotted a bank out, then she’d chew it like a robber running with two bags of cash! I piece of gum, squeaking away dam Hilary Bernard Chmieolowski (who could tell he was a bank robber because for hours on end until we would Awould want to be his first grade teacher as he he wore a striped shirt, black mask and the seek medical advice on how to learned how to write his name?) was born near Kra- bags had giant dollar signs on them. have our ear drums removed. kow in Poland on August 20, 1845. He was one of Sarah leapt to attention like a soldier. As a teenager, young Sarah four children and born into an aristocratic family but She looked at us. We looked at her. We would only chase animals that lost both his parents at an early age. Relatives were looked at the bank robber. We looked at ran from her. Those who chose called upon to raise the four children. At seventeen, each other again. I took off her leash. By David Myers not to run found themselves Adam lost a leg while engaged in a Polish uprising, “Go to work, girl!” Editor instead befriending the lov- but he had an early interest in farming and studied Holy Ones Sarah took chase like a car speeding able pooch. One night I heard to manage the family estate. of toward the finish line of the Indianapolis 500. her barking. I stepped out and really did find a After political problems in Poland forced Adam to Our Time The man was running confidently toward a possum sitting on the other side of the fence. It leave the country, he settled in Belgium and studied 1974 Toyota Corolla with the engine running. took me a while to figure it out, but the possum engineering. On the side he began to hone a deep in- By Sister Irene If he made it to the car, he’d be gone in four, actually wanted to come in the gate. I let her in. terest in painting, a gift which he developed in Paris Hartman, OP five minutes. Five minutes later I peeked outside and the two and Munich. He was able to return to Poland in The situation was dire. If he got away, dozens were engaged in some sort of discussion group 1874, and became an advocate of people in Spearville wouldn’t get their pay- with a frog named Edgar, who was perched on for the poor of his city, serving ments for their pickled herring sales, for which a rock. in homeless shelters. He began Spearville is internationally known. Our dear friend Sarah, who has gone on walks to use his artistic ability to paint That’s when the man turned and saw Sarah. with us innumerable times, and who has been works such as an Ecce Homo, a His eyes became like two vanilla cupcakes. He the character in many of my columns, died of replica of Jesus wearing a crown panicked and grabbed little Lola Johnsontimer cancer a month ago. of thorns. who had just come out of the library, her mother In three weeks, she lost nearly half of her body Eventually Adam decided to a few steps behind her. weight; she could barely walk. I had to make live as the poor and needy and “Stop,” the man shouted at Sarah. He pulled a that horrible decision. adopted the role of a beggar. He book out of his pocket. “One more step and I read With her head in my hands, I watched them took the name Brother Albert Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’ to the kid!” give her the shot. Sarah looked at me until she and dressed in the gray robes “No!” her mother shouted. “She’s only five! breathed her last breath. of a Third Order Franciscan. Have some mercy, please!” As we dealt with the loss, it occurred to me the Soon others joined his ranks and “Who is John Galt?” he began reading. vast depth of pain that people are feeling across he founded an order called the “Stop, please! I’ll do anything!” the globe amid the mind-numbing violence we Albertine Brothers. Their homes Sarah stood still, waiting patiently. She would are seeing -- human lives treated as waste. If I were homeless shelters and there have to handle this one very delicately. reacted this painfully to the loss of a dog, how the members served the poor on She took a step. The man lifted the book. must so many people be feeling at the loss of the streets. A group of women Sarah took another step. friends and family members? was formed into an order of Al- “The light was ebbing,” he read. As I fought to understand the loss, we received bertine Sisters who also dedicated their lives to working in homeless Sarah moved like lightning, so fast it was all an email from our friend, Melanie. Although it’s shelters and providing meals in soup kitchens. but undetectable to the naked eye. When the man about animals and Heaven, it’s perfectly apt for Brother Albert believed that the calamity of his time was the scar- looked up again, she was back in place as if she people, too. It reads, in part: city of persons interested in really seeing the poor, noting their need had never moved, finished with whatever it was “There are meadows and hills for all of our for assistance, rolling up their sleeves to help, and providing food she had done in that flash of movement. special friends so they can run and play together. and shelter for the poor. The man smiled confidently and leapt into There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and Albert died on Christmas Day in 1916 in a shelter he had founded. the car, leaving the five-year-old girl standing our friends are warm and comfortable. All the Father Karol Wojtyla, later to become Pope John Paul II, on the sidewalk, dazed and confused from her animals who had been ill and old are restored claimed he found great spiritual support and inspiration in the life brief introduction to Ayn Rand. to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or of Brother Albert. As Pope, John Paul beatified Albert in 1983, Sarah had moved so fast; it was as if she maimed are made whole and strong again, just and canonized St. Albert in November of 1989. hadn’t moved at all! My wife and I stood there, as we remember them in our dreams of days and Words of Albert: “You must be as good as bread which every- confused. It wasn’t like Sarah to fail to act. times gone by.” one rests on the table and from which everyone, if hungry, may As soon as the man stepped on the gas, all And then, when comes the day that we join cut himself a piece for nourishment.” Pope John Paul said of the four tires simultaneously fell off. Sarah turned, them, “The happy kisses rain upon your face; saint: “He did not merely be one of those who gave alms, but looked back and us and smiled, a lug wrench your hands again caress the beloved head, and became the brother to those he served.” in her mouth. you look once more into the trusting eyes of • • • your pet, so long gone from your life but never “Sarah must be having the bank robber dream absent from your heart.” again,” I said to my wife. Sarah opened her I don’t think there’s a question about animals eyes and yawned. You could always tell when and Heaven. (In fact, I’m certain most pets have Sarah was dreaming. Some dogs flap their paws a far better chance of getting there than many of like they’re running. Sarah actually gets up and the people I see in the news!) pantomimes the entire thing, even portraying They say that when we die, we will see the the bad guy reading from the book. I could tell smiling face of Christ waiting for us, as happy it was Ayn Rand by her expression. and excited as a new father awaiting the birth From a young age, we knew Sarah was of his child. special. As a pup, she really did gather all her I believe that in my case, when I meet my toys from the back yard and store them on top Loving Lord, he’ll be kneeling down, cradling of a tree stump near the back door. We’d give Sarah’s head playfully in his hands and looking at her stuffed squeak toys, which she would tear me, the warmest of smiles alighting his face. Official Newspaper Published Semi-Monthly by the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All material in this newspaper is copyrighted 2014.

Bishop John B. Brungardt...... President Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager David Myers...... Editor Daniel Stremel, CPA...... Business Manager Mrs. Margaret Klenke....Editor Emerita The Southwest Kansas Register Service of Editors P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 Facsimile: (620) 227-1570 Byron Hull 1971-1974 e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 website: www.dcdiocese.org/register Tim Wenzl 1990-2001 Father Rene may provide another column for this spot

The Southwest Kansas Register September 28, 2014 Page 5 Whose dream are you Fostering vocations is all of our jobs By the Most Rev. Joseph Naumann portunity for the seminarians to get to know each dreaming? Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas other better. ne of the highlights of my summer during The pilgrimage also gives the opportunity for his morning when I stepped Orecent years has been the annual pilgrimage our seminarians to get to know me better. At Tout under the stars to finish with our seminarians. the time of ordination, the man being ordained the last of my Morning Prayer, I Among my most important responsibilities is promises obedience to his diocesan bishop and noticed that hard-to-miss constel- the ordination of priests. If I select well candi- his successors. During the liturgy, the candidate lation of stars known as Orion’s dates for priestly ordination, then the church for priestly ordination places his hands in the belt. I’ve never figured out where in northeast Kansas will benefit for several bishop’s hands, while making his promise of in the heavens the rest of Orion is, generations. Potentially, each priest will touch obedience. This gesture symbolizes the priest’s but his belt seems to orient me to thousands of lives. On the other hand, if I ordain willingness to place his life in the hands of the my place here on earth. men who are not well-suited or well-equipped to bishop and at the disposal of the church, al- Wouldn’t it be great to sleep out serve as a priest, the whole church will suffer. though it is not wise for an aspirant to the priest- one night in my backyard, I mused, Fortunately, I am aided in my assessment of hood to choose a diocese based on the current looking upward dreamily. By Mary men’s suitability for the priesthood by our voca- bishop. Each bishop serves only for a time. Still, Get a hold of yourself, I thought. Sharon Moore tion director — Father Scott Wallisch; our co- it is important today that priestly candidates have At least one garter snake and a directors for seminarians — Msgr. Mike Mullen confidence in his bishop’s solicitude — not only family of mice have taken up Awakening and Father Mitchel Zimmerman; our vicar gen- for the welfare of his people, but also for the residence in this yard. Vocations eral with responsibility for the clergy — Father good of his priests. In our daytime hours, our hourly worker? a business owner? Brian Schieber; the pastors of the home parish of Thirty-nine years ago, when I was ordained to dreams are often more practi- a caregiver? Whatever you do, our seminarians; and the faculty and formation the priesthood, I never had a personal meeting cal—pursuing that advanced you touch lives, and you possess team at the seminaries. with the archbishop who ordained me — Cardi- degree, or at least getting through the ability to reveal, in some way, Before being accepted as a seminarian for the nal John Carberry. At the time, we had no such school; starting that little retire- God’s generosity, compassion, archdiocese, each young man: 1) is interviewed expectation. ment nest egg, or at least paying and divine imagination by your by several members of our vocation team; 2) However, also at that time, the whole Catholic off those nagging debts; moving presence and your actions, by submits a series of essays on why he desires community supported and encouraged young ahead in life, or at least not losing your attitude and your words and to be a priest, as well as articulates his under- men to consider seriously a priestly vocation. A our current job. tone of voice. standing of the priesthood and the church; 3) priestly vocation was recognized as a great bless- This is often called the Ameri- In practical terms, how do you undergoes an in-depth psychological evaluation; ing to a family. There were legitimate concerns can Dream. Sadly, we seem con- get inside God’s dream for your 4) receives a positive recommendation from that some young men, who did not have a call to tent to settle for so little. life? Here are three essentials: his pastors and others who know him; and 5) the priesthood, might pursue ordination to please But imagine, dreaming God’s First, accept that you—yes, you, manifests a love for the Eucharist and a desire to a parent. dream for your life. Far from no matter your age or education, develop a healthy personal prayer life. Today, we have a much different climate. Our mapping a plan, dreaming God’s your abilities or experience—are The faculty and formation team of the culture does not promote commitment in gen- dream draws from a different uniquely beloved of the Father, seminary provide a written evaluation of each skill set, and all of it vocational as is the Beloved Son. Lean into seminarian that includes recommended areas Today, we have a much differ- to the core. that divine favor, because it is not of growth, as well as a recommendation for the I don’t mean waiting for some going away. It will pursue you man to continue or not continue in seminary ent climate. Our culture does “divine download” on what God relentlessly all your days. formation. Over the course of his time in forma- wants you to do or be. Nor am I Second, accept that you—yes, tion, each seminarian is involved in a variety of not promote commitment in talking about connecting all the you—are anointed for a purpose, apostolic works. In most instances, the supervi- general, much less a priestly “perfectly obvious dots,” rejoic- which is to reveal the reign of God sor for these ministries or parishes also provides ing in your newfound certainty. in your place and time, in ways an evaluation on the suitability of each man. vocation. ... Parental oppo- God doesn’t work that way. God perfectly suited to the ways you Even with the benefit of all the evaluations and sition is one of the biggest will always be Mystery, and your have been gifted. recommendations for our seminarians, in the end life, made in God’s image, will al- Third, and this is the challenge it is my responsibility to call a man to the priest- hurdles that many young men ways be a part of that Mystery. and the invitation: Give the Holy hood or not. It is important for me to know, as But Mystery does not mean Spirit absolute freedom to be at well as possible, each man whom I ordain. It is encounter when contemplating “guessing game.” work in your life today, in all the also my responsibility to take a personal hand in entering seminary formation. The dignity of Jesus’ human- routine circumstances as well as the formation of our seminarians. ity assures you of the dignity of the unexpected situations. Give I read carefully all of the evaluations and your own humanity—a dignity of the Holy Spirit absolute freedom reports about each seminarian. I meet with the eral, much less a priestly vocation. The culture incalculable worth, an anointing to act in you and through you. Not vocation team at least once a year to receive the encourages young people to keep their options for participation in Jesus’ saving freedom on your terms, but abso- benefit of their analysis of the progress of each open for as long as possible. More than a few work, according to the ways you lute freedom. Yet the Holy Spirit man, as well as to discuss any areas of concern. I seminarians find themselves discerning a priestly have been gifted. Don’t ever will never snatch from you what usually visit the seminaries at least twice a year, vocation over the objections of one or both shrink back from your anoint- you are unwilling to give. interviewing personally each man and receiving parents. Parental opposition is one of the biggest ing. You can dream God’s dream the insight of the seminary formators about their hurdles that many young men encounter when By birth and heritage you come for your life, and wake up each development. contemplating entering seminary formation. equipped with talents; by “divine day refreshed and ready in the I find the pilgrimage to be of particular value In this context, it is imperative, I believe, for adoption” in Baptism you become Holy Spirit, or you can exhaust because it allows me the opportunity to interact a bishop to be personally involved in promot- equipped with those gifts of the yourself on a lesser horizon. with our seminarians both formally and infor- ing and cultivating priestly vocations. However, Holy Spirit—charisms—that en- Always go with what gives you mally. Each day, I celebrate Mass and give the it is not enough for the bishop or the vocation able you to accomplish with ease life, uncompromised generous homily. There are several opportunities each day director or all of the priests to encourage priestly and grace what wouldn’t make life in Christ. (e.g., during our Holy Hour, while riding the bus, vocations. Fostering vocations to the priesthood sense if God did not exist. as we visit a religious site or in the evening dur- is the responsibility of the entire community. What is God’s dream for your Mary Sharon Moore, Catho- ing a time for sharing) to articulate aspects of my This is especially true for Catholic families. life? God’s dream is that you be lic author and speaker, works vision for the priesthood and what a priest must It is important for all of us to pray for priestly fully, and faithfully, your unique with individuals nationwide in do to keep himself spiritually, emotionally and vocations for our Archdiocese. However, it is self-in-God, revealing not only spiritual and vocational direc- physically strong and healthy. particularly important for parents to pray for God’s dream for your life but tion. Her book, Anointed for a During the course of the pilgrimage, each vocations and not just in the abstract, but to pray God’s dream for those whose Purpose: Confirmed for Life in seminarian is given the opportunity to share his for a priestly vocation from their family. lives you touch. st the 21 Century, is available assessment of his progress over the past year Pray for your priests and encourage them. Pray Are you a teacher? a medical atwww.marysharonmoore.com and to offer some insights he has gained about for our seminarians that they will be able to dis- professional? a postal clerk? a so- along with her blog, “Noticing himself and the priesthood. He also shares his cial worker? a farmer? a parent of cern God’s will for them and follow it wherever Things.” experiences from the apostolic activities or young children? a receptionist? an it may lead. Pray that many other young men formation programs he participated in during the will hear Our Lord’s invitation to discern a voca- summer months. The pilgrimage affords an op- tion to the priesthood. Page 6 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Falling into the trap of Predatory lending

By Doug Weller That doesn’t sound unreasonable until their utilities cut off, she said. to secure a conventional loan for a car The Register (Diocese of Salina) you understand how payday lending works, At least five clients have told Humphrey without having a co-signer,” Humphrey ALINA — Predatory lending has explains Claudette Humphrey, who directs that if it hadn’t been for the Kansas Loan said. The woman called Humphrey to share Semerged as a concern of the Catholic the Kansas Loan Pool Project for Catholic Pool Project, they would have considered her good news. Church in Kansas. Charities. suicide. Both Humphrey and Martin said there In one of four election-year videos is- An individual can secure a $500 loan “This project literally, and sadly, has shouldn’t have to be a Kansas Loan Pool sued this week by the bishops in Kansas, with no credit or background check, using saved lives,” she said. Project. Salina Bishop Edward Weisenburger asks only proof of income, hence the “payday” Catholic Charities first began working to The 15 states that have restricted or Catholics to urge their state lawmakers to or “paycheck advance” term. The loan typi- help victims of payday lending in 2007. The banned payday lending have seen the consider stricter regula- cally is due in 14 days, Salina Area Savings and Education Loan amount of money owed by borrowers drop tions to protect vulnerable with up to 15 percent Program, which still operates, combines significantly. citizens. Most borrowers can’t interest charged, result- funding from University United Methodist The Pew Charitable Trust reported last The video, which is pay back the loan in ing in a balloon payment Church in Salina and loan processing by October in the third of a three-part study available at kscathconf. full in 14 days, so a of $575. Bennington State Bank to offer short-term that in Colorado, where lump-sum repay- org, also includes pre- Most borrowers can’t loans to help Saline County residents get out ment was banned and replaced by install- sentations on “Marriage,” new loan is issued to pay back the loan in full in of high-interest debt and establish credit. ment payments over six months, borrowers “Defending Life,” and pay off the first loan, 14 days, so a new loan is Catholic Charities screens applicants for paid 42 percent less annually than under “Religious Freedom,” with interest then issued to pay off the first the loans. the conventional model. by Archbishop Joseph loan, with interest then But Catholic Charities wanted to expand The Pew study found that 12 million Naumann of Kansas City, charged on the new charged on the new loan the assistance throughout the Diocese of people annually spend more than $7 billion Bishop John Brungardt, loan balance. That 15 balance. That 15 percent Salina, as well as offer one-on-one financial on payday loans. On average, a borrower and Bishop Carl Kemme percent interest rate on interest rate on a two- counseling and education for clients. takes out eight successive loans of $375 of Wichita, respectively. week loan compounds A grant from the Catholic Campaign each per year, spending $520 on interest. Catholic Charities of a two-week loan com- to 390 percent over the for Human Development, facilitated by Its survey found 5.5 percent of adults Northern Kansas has been pounds to 390 percent course of a year. Catholic Rural Life, funded nationwide have used a working to help victims of over the course of a “Every two weeks, the administrative costs for payday loan in the past predatory lending since it’s a brand new loan. the Kansas Loan Pool Proj- People have had their five years. In Kansas, that 2007. It launched a new year. That’s how they get away ect. The United Methodist number is 8 percent. program last year, the with it,” Humphrey said. Health Ministry Fund do- wages garnished, lost In states where pay- Kansas Loan Pool Project, “Some people stay in nated $25,000 and Catholic their vehicles or been day loans have been that offers a structured loan to qualified it for over a year, some two years, some Charities fronted another evicted or had their restricted, the Pew study participants to help them escape extreme three years.” $25,000 to guarantee the found that most borrow- high-interest borrowing known as “payday” Title loans use the vehicle title as collat- loans; that money is kept on utilities cut off, she ers chose other options: or “paycheck advance” loans. eral and typically must be repaid in a month. deposit. Sunflower Bank of said. They cut back on food Those lenders have moved aggressively Although the loan usually is for less than the Salina agreed to administer At least five clients and clothing expenses, into Salina, Hays, Manhattan, Junction City vehicle is worth, the borrower risks losing the loans. delayed paying some and Concordia. Online lenders can reach the vehicle if the loan isn’t repaid on time. Initially, 18-month loans have told Humphrey bills, borrowed from anyone with access to the Internet. The Consumer Federation of America says of $1,000 were available, that if it hadn’t been family or friends, or sold Catholic social teaching doesn’t prohibit that for a typical title loan, annual interest but to help provide assis- for the (Catholic or pawned possessions. the charging of reasonable interest on loans. can compound to 300 percent. tance to more people, loans And, in the states that However, it does consider exorbitant inter- Payday lenders target people who likely have been scaled back to Charities) Kansas have restricted payday est — usury — as wrong. can’t pay back the loan, Humphrey said. $700 for 12 months. Loan Pool Project, lending, borrowers have In the video, Bishop Weisenburger says People who have good credit can go to a Once an applicant is ap- they would have con- not sought similar loans usury is one of the practices “that are plainly bank or credit union or even use a credit proved, Humphrey meets through online sources, harmful to the poor and simply contrary to card for a cash advance, she explained. with the borrower monthly sidered suicide. the Pew study showed. the teachings of Christ.” Many payday borrowers are on fixed to help craft a budget, en- The Pew study urges “It’s always been a Church teaching, but incomes and feel they have nowhere else sure that loan payments are the 35 states that have few we never talk about it anymore,” added to turn, while others with relatively good- made on time and learn more about financial restrictions on payday lending to: Michael Schuttloffel, executive director of paying jobs have expenses that exceed their management. • Limit payments to an affordable per- the Kansas Catholic Conference, the public incomes because they haven’t made smart That monthly connection is key to the centage of a borrower’s periodic income. policy arm of the four Kansas bishops. financial decisions. program’s success, says Michelle Martin, The Pew study indicates that payments “Charging an unjust interest rate as be- People don’t think about the conse- executive director of Catholic Charities of above 5 percent of gross income are often ing wrong was universal,” he said, but that quences of a payday loan, even if they Northern Kansas. unaffordable. One of Humphrey’s clients has changed. realize the risk. “No one else at this time is doing this,” had a monthly income of $800 but had Even Pope Francis weighed in on the “It’s hard to explain. It’s a horrible Martin said of the case management her been approved for a second $500 payday topic earlier this year, calling usury “a feeling” to be that desperate for cash, said office is providing. loan while her first $500 payday was still dramatic social ill.” Humphrey, who found herself in the same She wants to expand the program, but active. “When a family has nothing to eat, be- situation several years ago. Humphrey’s time is consumed by the 32 • Spread costs evenly over the life of cause it has to make payments to usurers, “You know you need the money, and open loans she currently manages. the loan. this is not Christian, it is not human,” the here’s a place that will give it to you. All “To do it right, we need to expand it to • Guard against harmful repayment re- pope said. “This dramatic scourge in our you’re thinking is, ‘I’m keeping the lights all of our 31 counties,” Martin said, but so quirements or collections practices. society harms the inviolable dignity of the on,’ ‘I’m fixing my car’ … whatever it far the funding isn’t available. The CCHD • Require concise disclosures that reflect human person.” is,” she said. “You don’t think two weeks grant ends next June, so her staff is focusing periodic and total costs upfront. Kansas is among 35 states that have few ahead.” efforts on trying to replace that funding first • Set maximum allowable charges. or no regulations on payday lending. Humphrey said she was able to escape before looking for more money to expand The Consumer Financial Protection The Consumer Federation of America, the cycle of trying to pay off two payday the project. Bureau, established by Congress, says it an association of non-profit consumer or- loans by asking her family for help. Many Although there have been some loan recognizes that demand exists for small- ganizations, reports that in Kansas, loans borrowers, however, don’t have that sup- defaults, Humphrey considers the program dollar loans. are capped at $500, with the finance rate port system and have nowhere to go. a success. “These types of credit products can be and fees capped at 15 percent. Only two People have had their wages garnished, “One client paid off her loan, which helpful for consumers if they are structured loans can be outstanding at one time. lost their vehicles or been evicted or had raised her credit rating, and she was able Continued on Page 19 The Southwest Kansas Register September 28, 2014 Page 7 Stagecoach account reveals devotion, hardship and humor of missionary priest are usually, of the gayest and sleek- est, anxiously prancing for a start, so that when the watchword, “all aboard,” is given, they’re up on their mettle and “off” with a sudden swiftness, that would lead, all aboard, to believe, that a very great distance could be reached in a very short time. It is not thus, Mining The Father John Begley however, and like many Archives more deceiving and fanci- Tim Wenzl The words “itinerant, missionary priest” ful phanthoms (sic) in life, the spirited Archivist, aptly define Father John Begley. He was gait is soon slackened and altar cover- Catholic Diocese Photo courtesy Kansas Heritage Center one of several pioneer priests who built up ing some eight or then miles, your let of Dodge City the faith and nurtured fledgling Catholic down easy, to a slow walk, or at best, This was one of several stagecoaches operated by P.G. Reynolds communities in southwest Kansas. In 1885, a fox-trot. between Dodge City and Fort Elliott, Texas. It took 40 hours, in- when Father Begley was assigned to Sacred There is nothing so comfortably cluding stops, to cover the distance of 198 miles. Heart Church in Dodge City, he became jolly, and rapidly passing pleasant, as woefully bent on having a change, this of that diversion spreads over one of more the western-most resident pastor in the to be couped up in a stage, carrying all the way, course having no reference to the natural of the subsequent topics, viz: the later state. His “parish” included 22 counties in from ten to fifteen people, who, being sud- aptitude if a women to see things and way, religion, politics and prohibition, southwest Kansas, Camp Supply in Indian denly and unceremoniously thrown together, scenes ahead. the lay and fertility of the country being Territory, and Fort Elliott in Texas. make rapid acquaintances, the formality of an The landscape of western Kansas and left in the back-ground; and, as this is as The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe introduction, being just as unceremoniously northern Texas being somewhat monoto- inevitable as many of nature’s laws, may Railroad and its spurs were his mode of left out. The hind seats, as a matter of courtesy, nous, as to panoramic scenery, the inmates we be pardoned a slight digression here, conveyance to the communities to the west and a point of delicacy, always adhered to, by of the stage, soon tire of its comments, to give advice to the new missionary, on and southwest to the Colorado border. His well-bred mean, are always surrendered to the and a diversion to some more genial being sent to the Cherokee strip, or to other travels to the south, however, to visit upstart ladies, for women despise riding backwards, and interesting topics are made. With undeveloped and unsettled regions of the towns and military posts into Indian Terri- and if so inconvenienced, they soon become invariable and unmistakable certainly, Continued on Page 16 tory and Texas weren’t on smooth, shiny rails. One of the valuable assets in the diocesan archives is the book, Western Missionary Priest by Father John Begley. The follow- ing is an account of Father Begley’s journey of some 198 miles from Dodge City to Fort Elliot, Texas, aboard a P.G. Reynolds stagecoach on the Jones and Plummer Trail. It is a rich chapter illustrating the devotion pioneer priests had to the ministry. His Itinerancy A priest, having from 10 to 20 counties under his charge is, of necessity, compelled to be on the road a good deal; sometimes, by railroad, but oftener, and very nearly all of his time, by buggy or on horse-back. In the year 1887, it was our allotted por- tion to cover thirteen thousand miles by stage, and four thousand more, by rail; and many times now, do we recall the hardships and very trying ordeals, in being subjected to a two hundred mile “run” by stage, from Dodge City to Mobettie, Texas, a continued ride of two days and two nights, without sleep, save that which one might catch in a rumbling rollicky stage-coach. No stops were made, outside the proverbial stop, of 20 minutes for a snack and change of horses, when the route was again renewed, also the jolt, which very materially aided the digestion of sow-belly and hard tack, a diet that would cooper-line, if not heaved, EXPIRES 10/31/14 any man’s stomach. Like all modern schemes, the stage-ranch lays claim to a portion of man’s willingness in dealing with the public. For a stage, on leaving a rail-road point, is almost surely, to be of the Concord pattern, large, durable, comfortable and commodius (sic), with a certain easy rock to its springs and a sooth- ing lull to its cushions. The four-in-hand, 620-604-9377 Page 8 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register

Knights presents cancer support Wright parishioners paint cemetery fence Parishioners at group with check for $1,700 St. Andrew’s, Wright, put a fresh coat of paint on the wrought iron fence encircling the cemetery this past summer. The fence was originally con- structed around the perimeter of the parish cem- etery in 1996. Below (third from right) is pastor, Father Robert Schrem- mer, along with many of the parishioners who volunteered their time to help paint. Dennis Temaat, Grandknight for Knights of Columbus Council #2955, recently presented a check for $1,700 to Pat and Ray Shrader of Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. The money was raised at the Tough Enough to Wear Pink benefit breakfast held during Dodge City Days. Circle of Hope is an organiza- tion that provides assistance to cancer patients and their families throughout Southwest Kansas. For more information, go to circleofhopedodgecity.com. Tough Enough to Wear Pink is a national program designed to raise awareness about breast cancer.

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By DAVID MYERS Photos by David Myers Southwest Kansas Register Clockwise from top, left: Bishop John Brungardt holds the chalice of Father John Disselkamp, who celebrated the ANSOM -- They made it look easy: First very first Mass for the Ransom parish 125 years ago; a participant enjoys the reception gathering after Mass; a Rthere was a Mass, honoring the faith and couple dances to one of two live bands; a child smiles at a funny looking cameraman during Mass; a family enjoys a fortitude of St. Aloysius Parish’s forefathers and barbecue lunch; Knights of Columbus line the sidewalk outside of St. Aloysius Church in Ransom following the an- mothers, and all those who have continued to niversary Mass; a band entertains at the barbecue reception. be transformed by Christ in and around Ransom over the last 125 years. Many more photos and videos are available in color and free There was the reception under a big tent: deli- to download at dcdiocese.org/register. cious barbecued dishes ready to serve all comers, two bands drawing couples to the dance floor, and to top it off, a clear blue sky inviting meals on the grass, games of horseshoes, and plenty of memory-sharing. Celebrating the opening Mass was the Most Rev. John B. Brungardt, Father Henry Hildeb- randt, pastor, Father Myron Flax, OFM Cap., and Father Stephen Shuler, SVD. During his homily, Bishop Brungardt called the children forward; to one child he gave a small, yellow toy car, which the boy quickly unfolded into a “Transformer” as he smiled proudly. “St. Paul in the book of Romans tells us to be transformed by renewal of your mind, not con- formed to this present age,” the bishop said after the children took their seats. “This is key to our understanding of our Catholic Christian faith, that we aren’t satisfied by the way we are. We want to be transformed into something very dif- ferent. We want to be transformed in the image and likeness of Christ.” St. Aloysius Parish sprouted from the Kansas plains 125 years ago, when west-bound home- steaders were slowly making their way across the barren countryside in search of a home. The first Mass was celebrated by Father John Disselkamp, whose chalice Father Disselkamp used that day more than a century ago, was once again held before the congregation, this time by Bishop Brungardt. The church would undergo many changes over the years, from a warehouse with donated pews and stations in 1901, to a structure built by locals after the hearty parishioners rented a machine for making cement blocks. On Dec. 5, 1935, fire gutted the church, but the cement frame and the roof were left intact. Parishioners once again put their hearts on their sleeves and worked so hard to repaint, refin- ish and replace whatever was needed, that the church was ready for Mass in time for Christmas. In 1945, after successfully appealing to the War Production Board (which restricted the use of building materials), the church was enlarged to double the seating capacity. Much of this information came from Tim Wenzl’s history of the Diocese of Dodge City, “A Legacy of Faith.” Page 10 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register Fiesta De Colores!

Fotos/ l 7 de septiembre, cientos de personas se con- David Myers Egregaron en Garden City para la anual Fiesta de Docenas de Colores. La celebración de casi todo un día incluye fotos están dis- comida de las varias parroquias del alrededor de ponibles y gratis la diócesis (Ulysses, Johnson, Liberal, Dodge City, para bajar en y Santa Maria, Garden City). También hay mata- swkrphotos. chines, música y varias presentaciones incluyendo weebly.com/ la del invitado de honor que este año fue el Padre sept-28-2014. Wesley Schawe. La Misa fue celebrada por el Rev- html. erendísimo Juan B. Brungardt. La fiesta se ha celebrado en la diócesis por casi 40 años. La Fiesta de Colores comenzó como una reunión para todos aquellos que habían sido parte de un Cursillo de Cristiandad, una experiencia de conversión de tres días que todavía se lleva a cabo durante el año en la diócesis. • • • Es ya tradición que el rey y la reina del año pasado le pase su corona a la nueva realeza, este año son Daniela Rodrigues y Adolfo Quezada de la parroquia de Santa Maria, Garden City. La realeza siempre son niños y eso hace que el evento sea particular- mente divertido de ver. Lo que comenzó con un pequeño grupo de personas se ha convertido, con el tiempo, en una celebración diocesana que tiene en el corazón la rica cultura Católica de México. Docenas de fotos están disponibles y gratis para bajar en swkrphotos.weebly.com/sept-28-2014.html. See the English version on Page 19. The Southwest Kansas Register September 28, 2014 Page 11 El Llamado al Crecimiento de la Cuándo fue la primera vez que te diste “El envió misionero del Señor incluye nuestras “manos y pies,” al momento de ¿cuenta que Dios te ama? ¿Te acuerdas el llamado al crecimiento de la fe cuando encontrarnos con los demás. El Papa de aquel primer jalón que nuestro Amo- indica: ‘enseñándoles a observar todo Francisco dijo: “El auténtico acompaña- Fe roso Señor le dio a tu corazón, cuando te lo que os he mandado’ (Mt. 28:20). Así miento espiritual siempre se inicia y se diste cuenta que El murió y resucito por queda claro que el primer anuncio debe lleva adelante en el ámbito del servicio Te acuerdas ti? ¿Cuáles fueron las circunstancias en provocar también un camino de formación a la misión evangelizadora. La relación de aquel las cuales te diste cuenta que Dios te creo y de maduración. La evangelización de Pablo con Timoteo y Tito es ejemplo ¿ a ti y al universo? Tal vez lo aprendiste también busca el crecimiento, que implica de este acompañamiento y formación en primer jalón de tu familia cuando eras un niño/a, a tomarse muy en serio a cada persona y el medio de la acción apostólica” (173). que nuestro lo mejor descubriste estas verdades por proyecto que Dios tiene sobre ella. Cada Conforme nuestras parroquias y medio de un amigo o por medio de tu ser humano necesita más y más de Cristo, y nuestra diócesis se acerca a una vibrante Amoroso Se- estudio personal, o quizás estos regalos la evangelización no debería consentir que Renovación del Compartir 2014, vamos ñor le dio a tu + Reverendo de repente te llegaron. alguien se conforme con poco, sino que a pedirle al Señor que nos indique cual es John B. Brungardt La Buena Nueva de Jesús viene a pueda decir plenamente: ‘Ya no vivo yo, nuestro próximo paso en la formación, corazón, cu- Obispo de Dodge City nosotros de muchas maneras: de la proc- sino que Cristo vive en mi’ (Gal 2:20)” en el crecimiento de nuestra fe. Este es ando te diste lamación inicial del Evangelio, el apren- (La Alegría del Evangelio, 160). el llamado de Jesús para cada uno de cuenta que El der de Dios por medio de la catequesis, o Este crecimiento de la fe en Jesucristo nosotros, conforme alimentamos nuestra fe infundida por Dios (cf. CCC 153). El y en Su Iglesia Católica no es solamente propia fe Católica, y compartimos esa fe murió y resu- Papa Francisco describe a esto como un algo de “cabeza y corazón”, sino que con los demás. ¡Jesús nos va a ayudar, cito por ti? proceso que dura toda una vida: estamos llamados a vivir nuestra fe con Él nos ama tanto! ‘Otro Camino’ Qué les parece un pequeño “entreten- y los Poderes. En la tercera hilera, estaban hilera está inclinada a llevar el plan de Dios ¿imiento angelical”? Esto es lo que un las Principalidades, los Arcángeles, y los para el mundo creado en su plenitud (Po- escritor moderno llamó a la increible varie- Angeles. deres, Virtudes. Dominios): ellos trabajan dad de ángeles. Todos son Angeles, ese es su apellido. con las causas más universales, los signifi- Hay muchos nomres de ángeles en la Todas son puras criaturas espirituales, cados de ordenación de toda la creación. La Biblia, como ustdes saben, y a principios mentes-sin cuerpos. Todos ven al Dios tercera hilera se,inclina en Dios detrás de del siglo Sexto, un hombre maravilloso quien los creó. Pero ellos lo ven en dife- todas estas causas particulares y universales inventor, trabajó con aquellos nombres rentes maneras. Algunos ven más, otros (Tronos, Querubines,Serafines): ellos están para darnos un vistazo que aún fascina. ven menos. Esta vista de ellos, determina a inclinados en la nada, ellos están simple- La sociedad o comunión de ángeles está donde los situaron. mente perdidos pensando ver a Dios tal dividada en tres Jerarquias, el escribió, y De abajo hacia arriba, la tercera hilera como Él es. cada una de estas en tres Coros u órdenes está inclinada en llevar el plan de Dios para Hay una variedad en la creación de Dios. + Obispo de ángeles. De arriba hacia abajo,en la el mundo creado (Angeles, Arcángeles, Ustedes y yo lo vemos en todos los lados Ronald M. Gilmore primera hilera, estaban los Serafínes, los Principados): ellos trabajan con criaturas en el mundo visible. ¿Por qué el Dios de la Obispo Emeritus Querubines, y los Tronos. En la segunda y causas particulaes para asegurarse que la Variedad no haría lo mismo en el mundo de Dodge City hilera, estaban los Dominios, las Virtudes voluntad de Dios se cumpla. La segunda invisible?

Reverendo Diversión Copyright Bible Gateway La lección sobre el perdón que la Madre Teresa dejó en Albania OMA (ACI/EWTN Noticias) - El Papa un ramo de flores a la tumba de su madre y RFrancisco visitó el domingo 21 de sep- su hermana en el cementerio municipal de tiembre Albania, la tierra que vio nacer a la Tirana. Pero antes fue a la tumba del dictador Madre Teresa de Calcuta. La beata perdonó Enver Oxha, quien también estaba enterrado al dictador comunista que no le permitió allí. Depositó las flores ante los restos del entrar en el país para despedirse de su madre dictador e hizo una oración”, afirmó Mons. en sus últimos días de vida. Tejado. Mons. Segundo Tejado Muñoz, subsec- “Es una historia que pocos conocen, retario del Pontificio Consejo Cor Unum, pero que dice mucho del alma de Madre quien llegó a conocer a Madre Teresa, de- Teresa, de su corazón, de quién era ella. scribió a ACI Prensa el conmovedor gesto La Madre Teresa no era una simplemente de la fundadora de las Misioneras de la una filántropa, sino que todo lo que hacía, Caridad. lo hacía por amor a la Iglesia, a Jesu- La Madre Teresa nació en 1910 en la cristo, y de ahí nacían estas anécdotas”, antigua Skopie, una ciudad que entonces subrayó. pertenecía a Albania y que hoy pertenece Durante más de 45 años Madre Teresa a Macedonia. Su padre murió, y su madre atendió a pobres, enfermos, huérfanos y ¡Gracias Papá! Esto va muy bien con mis pantalones de y su hermana se mudaron a Tirana, donde moribundos de la India, al mismo tiempo murieron y fueron sepultadas. que guiaba la expansión de su congregación. muchos colores. Copyright © 2011 The Zondervan Corporation. En el país se instauró una dictadura co- Murió en 1997 a los 87 años de edad en munista que duró por 50 años, y a partir de Calcuta. 1967 prohibió por Constitución todo tipo de El milagro que requería su beatificación manifestación religiosa. Muchos religiosos sucedió en 1998, cuando Mónica Besra, una Sesiones de conscientización fueron fusilados, otros internados en campos mujer que padecía un tumor maligno en el La Diócesis requiere a todos los empleados y voluntarios que trabajan con menores de concentración y de trabajos forzados, abdomen sanó de manera inexplicable. Esta a asistir a las sesiones de conscientización de Proteger a los Niños de Dios. otros encarcelados y a otros, como a la madre de cinco hijos, contó que había sido Estas sesiones de conscientización están disponibles en ambos inglés y español. Madre Teresa, no le dejaron nunca regresar acogida en Roma por las Misioneras de la Son conducidos por gente de nuestra Diócesis especialmente entrenadas como a su país. Caridad tras haber sido desahuciada por los facilitadores. Las sesiones se publicarán en las parroquias, escuelas, el períodico “Madre Teresa nunca logró un permiso médicos. Southwest Kansas Register y la página electrónica de la Diócesis. www.dcdiocese. de Albania para ir a visitar a su madre, ni El 19 de octubre de 2003 el Papa San Juan org/protectingchildren. siquiera cuando murió. Apenas se abrió la Pablo II, gran amigo la proclamó beata desde frontera, lo primero que hizo fue ir a llevar la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano. ¥¥¥¥KNIGHTS LITE Sept. 2014_KnightsLiteTab 9/12/14 12:43 PM Page 1

Official State Publication -- Kansas State Council, Knights of Columbus -- Fall 2014

State DeputyÕs Message Knights promote strong ÒMaking A DifferenceÓ families and family values By Bob Hall select one of their most deserving By Patrick D. Winchester, State Deputy Family Life Director families, document their efforts The Knights of Columbus is a on form 1993A found on the At the 2014 Knights of Columbus Supreme can more greatly appreciate what this means. Family Fraternal Organization, Knights CD or State or Supreme Convention, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson specu- If you break down the numbers per member, the and as such, the Family stands at Web site and present them with a lated that he thought one of the greatest evangeliz- breakdown becomes more understandable. The the core of the Knights beliefs certificate of recognition (Form ers of the 19th Century might have been the financial contribution per member becomes $91.26. and ideals. Councils should #1843) at the Mass they normally Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. Each member volunteered 37.8 hours. While these strongly encourage families to attend. If you consider the impact that the Knights of numbers may not sound quite so astounding, con- spend quality time together, to To allow the family to be rec- Columbus has had on Catholicism, beginning in the sider this: that money and those hours are all vol- talk, play and be active. Efforts ognized by the Supreme Council, United States, spreading through the Western unteered. Can we give, or raise, more money? Can to ensure families remain strong submit this form to the Supreme Hemisphere, and now including Southeast Asia, we give more time? I am certain that I can. Are we and viable will be a gift passed Council Department of Fraternal Europe, and most recently, South Korea, it might making a difference? Yes, and at every level: at the on to future generations. Service before the 15th of the fol- prove hard to argue that the vision of Father Order level, at the State level, and at the Council Encourage members and their lowing month or complete it McGivney, which included a Council in every level. families to choose the Holy online at [email protected]. Parish, might truly be one of, if not the greatest As a public school teacher, I get asked a lot by Family as their model of interde- The council should also submit evangelist effort of any person in the 1800s. students what the Knights of Columbus do. I usual- pendence, sharing and respect a copy of the Family of Month The impact of the Order always comes into focus ly give them the “elevator speech,” that 1 to 2 for each other. It is important form to the State Family Life at both State and Supreme Conventions. This year minute speech about being a Catholic family frater- that councils invite all families to Director (family@kansas- was no exception. During the Annual Report of the nal benefit service organization, with membership become involved in the parish kofc.org). The Supreme Council Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson reported that the being the primary benefit, with service program- and community. will randomly select 100 families Order had set a record for Charitable Giving for the ming in Church, Council, Community, Family, The “Family of the Month” on the 15th of each month from 14th consecutive year, totaling over $170 million, and Culture of Life, and Youth. I tell them about the recognition program is designed the forms submitted. Those win- for total hours worked, climbing to over 70.5 million nearly $350,000 that we donate to people with physi- to honor one family, each month, ners will receive a Holy Family hours. The Supreme Knight also mentioned that the cal and intellectual disabilities. I tell them about within each Council for service to Gift along with a letter from our Order grew for the 42nd consecutive year. The contributions to Religious Education, the 4D the church, community and their Supreme Knight congratulating Order now claims 1,862,774 brother Knights, in Sonogram Machine Initiative, the Seminarian council. Every council needs to them. 14,871 councils. Support program, the various Council activities that There are times that I sense people, Knights and promote fraternalism, the Squires and the Free non-Knights alike, become “numb” to these out- Throw Contests. I brag about our low overhead in ÔOne Life, One RoseÕ standing numbers. These numbers are so large that our charitable programs, and how, in Kansas, near- I, for one, occasionally have a hard time compre- ly 97% of the money donated to charity actually hending the magnitude and significance of these makes it to the charity. I tell them about the indus- Silver Rose Program figures and the effects they have on my life and my try-recognized insurance and how it protects mem- By Tom and Gail Schmeidler Parsons, Coffeyville and then be world. I need to break it down in to smaller, more ber families financially. Culture of Life Chair Couple handed off to the State of realistic and easy to understand numbers. So I have Like all good story tellers, I save the best for last. The Knights of Columbus in Oklahoma on October 12. The taken the liberty of doing some simple math so we I tell them that we make a difference. Vivat Jesus Kansas is participating in a route includes stops in 21 selected North American effort paying cities with a Mass or special special tribute to Our Lady of prayer service honoring Our Guadalupe, Patroness of the Lady of Guadalupe. Americas, through the Silver The Knights of Columbus in Rose Program. This program Kansas present Catholics involves running three Silver throughout the state an opportu- ChaplainÕs Corner Roses on various routes from nity to join together in prayer to Ontario, Canada through the Our Lady of Guadalupe, asking By Rev. Ted Stoecklein, State Chaplain United States to Monterrey, her to intercede on our behalf in Mexico, arriving at the Basilica these very troubled times. The Dear Worthy Brother Knights, responsibility to respond to that invitation. One of of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Silver Rose also symbolizes our After giving my closing remarks at the District the primary ways we respond to God’s invitation December 12, the Feast of Our commitment to restoring respect Deputy Installation meeting last July, I received happens in personal prayer. Some people excuse Lady of Guadalupe. for the sanctity of human life lots of feedback from those present. I thought that themselves by saying: “I don’t know how,” “I’m The Rose will begin its special from conception until natural it might be worth sharing with everyone. afraid of doing it wrong,” “I don’t have time.” There journey through Kansas on death. As we think in terms of I told the District Deputies the following: are an abundance of excuses to be given. I want to September 21. The Silver Rose “One Life, One Rose,” it is most You do good things. encourage you not to give in to these excuses. If you will be received from Nebraska appropriate that we turn to Our You are generous. do not already have a daily, consistent personal and travel an extensive route Lady of Guadalupe who made You take part in holy things. prayer time, I ask you to begin. If you already pray through the state of Kansas known her will through Juan You strive to be Catholic Gentlemen. every day, I ask you to please continue. beginning in Goodland, on to Diego and the miracle of the You stand on solid principles that provide a firm Here are a few things that have been helpful to Oakley, WaKeeney, Hays, Russell, roses. If your council or parish foundation for a healthy society me as I develop my own personal prayer: Great Bend, Pratt, Wichita, has not scheduled to take part in Thank you. Keep going! Consistency is more important than length of Hutchinson, McPherson, Salina, this event please contact your What I really want to impress on you today is the time spent. Manhattan, Topeka, Lawrence, Culture of Life Chair couple and importance of personal prayer. We are created with God is responsible for what happens in prayer; we Kansas City, Olathe, Ottawa, we will add you to the Rose Run. the ability to be in communion with God. This rela- are responsible for giving time to prayer. tionship with God is grown primarily through God himself will teach us how to pray. (Luke 11:1- prayer. Of course there are many ways that we pray. 13; Matt. 6: 9-13; John 14:26) Pennies from Heaven goal set We worship God within a community of believers. There are loads of good resources to help us. Use By Richard Broz, Pennies lected going towards the Pennies We pray with our family and friends. We participate them. Think of someone you know who prays well. from Heaven Chairman from Heaven program. in the sacramental life of the church. All of this is Ask them to help you. Pray with the daily readings Fundraising efforts are now Your help is not only needed vital to growing in communion with God. However, for Mass. Read about a saint. Subscribe to a rep- under way for the Pennies from with monetary donations. Items I want to focus on personal prayer. utable publication such as “Word Among Us” or Heaven Program. The goal this are needed to sell at the State Without a personal commitment, without a per- “Magnificat.” Learn about lectio divina (divine year of $75,000.00 can only be Convention in the Country Store sonal relationship with God, it is easy to reduce all reading). Check out some Catholic websites like the accomplished when all councils and at the auction. These items the good we are doing to mere human activity. All bishops’ at http://www.usccb.org. participate. EDAP funds have can be hand crafted or pur- of the good behavior, the actions of worship, and the Start small and consistent. God will help you to been heavily drawn upon with the chased. Councils who want to generous service we offer as Knights can easily grow. recent floods, tornadoes and have an item considered for the become empty and lifeless without daily, personal “Light up the Knights” is our membership theme fires. While temperatures were auction need to contact me as prayer. Please don’t get me wrong: The good we do this year. Remember that it is not our own light that relatively mild this summer, the soon as possible. is still good, but if these acts become mere human shows forth. We, like Mary, are to reflect the true number and severity of storms Keep up the great work so we activity separated from cooperating with the divine, light of the world, Jesus Christ. Prayer is an indis- increased. I encourage each can hit our goal of $75,000.00 and these acts are just that: acts. pensible tool given to us by God to do this. council to have a special continue to help families in their God wants to share his divine life with us. It is our Vivat Jesus. fundraiser with all monies col- time of need.

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Obituary Policy -- Obituaries are printed free of charge, but must be edited for space. The amount of information Ignatius Strecker, Jr. provided to the Register. If names have been omitted, or if any gnatius Strecker Jr., 95, of St. John LaVera; four sons, Joe, Ron, Henry information is incorrect, contact Dave Myers at (620) 227-1519 or Ithe Baptist Parish, Spearville, died and Melvin; daughter-in-law, Sharon [email protected]. Keep all those listed in the Obituaries, July 1, 2014. Mr. Strecker served in Strecker; three daughters, Rita Miller, as well as their family and friends, in your prayers. the U.S. Army Air Force from 1943 to Bev Stein, and Theresa Stegman; two Brother of Father James Baker dies 1946. He later worked as a farmer, and brothers, Bill and Carl; four sisters, At press time, we learned of the death of Dr. Ronald Baker, was employed as a Tool and Die Maker Agnes Stegman, Louise Littrell, Nellie brother of Father James Baker. His obituary will be included in the for Crustbuster for 26 years. He will be Lobmeyer and Catherine Lobmeyer; 25 next issue remembered by many for his active role grandchildren and 34 great-grandchil- in the Spearville community. dren. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Father Rene Labrador presided. y

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Donald McCallion, 82, of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Edward F. Schwarz, 96, of St. Joseph Parish, Of- Elkhart, died Sept. 4, 2014. He married Frieda Berend ferle, died Aug. 26, 2014. He drove a school bus for 30 on Nov. 28, 1956 in Dodge City. She survives. He Knights helping Knights years and also worked at the Dodge City Daily Globe. served four years in the United States Air Force, He went to Fort Hays State on a basketball scholarship rewiring airplanes. He was a third degree Knight of Because of the tremendous growth of the and was a local legend as a baseball player. Survivors Columbus. Survivors also include son, Dennis; daugh- include sons, Thomas and Gene; five grandchildren; ters, Sandra Stence, Janet Wood, and Brenda Simons; Knights of Columbus Insurance program, one great-grandchild. Father John Strasser presided. eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and we have an opening for an additional full-time Noel Vargas-Diaz, four, of St. Anthony Parish, Lib- seven step-great-grandchildren. Father Francis Khoi sales representative in this area. eral, died Aug. 27, 2014. He is survived by his parents; Nguyen presided. brothers: Enrique Diaz, Gustavo Vargas, David Vargas Steven D. Manning, 67, of Prince of Peace Parish, This full-time career opportunity offers: and Yazamani Rodriguez; sister, Isabella Alejandra Great Bend, died Sept. 5, 2014. He was owner and • Professional level earnings potential Diaz; paternal grandparents, Marcelino Vargas and operator of Manning Plumbing. He was a United • Non-contributory pension plan Antonia Gallegos; and maternal grandmother, Maria States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. • 401 k Diaz. Father Jim Dieker presided. Survivors include wife Karen; sons Craig and Scotta; • Contributory life and health insurance Elfrieda Alice Mantz, 95, of Immaculate Concep- daughter Stacie Sullivan; sister Diana Herman; and • Contributory disability plan tion Parish, Claflin died Aug. 28, 2014. She worked for five grandchildren. Father Ted Stoecklein officiated. • A chance to make a difference in people’s lives El-Kan and Fuller Brush. Survivors include daughter Alfred Schmeidler, 91, of Prince of Peace Parish, Gloria Christison; son Henry James Mantz; sister Great Bend, died Sept. 6, 2014. He was a technical The Knights of Columbus insurance program provides needed insurance LaVerne Sovereign; and nieces and nephew; Debra sergeant in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 coverage to over one million policy holders. We currently have $95 billion Krier, Maxine Everett, and Jack and Jan Shlessiger. during World War II. He is survived by his wife, of life insurance in force! If you are a practicing Catholic and are eligible Father John Forkuoh presided. Theresa Axman Sohm; son, Jim; daughters, Judy to join the K of C, with or without insurance experience, and would like to Leo Joseph Pivonka, 97, of St. Michael’s Parish, Boor, Jane Lehning, Jean Naccarato, and Joan Day; know more about joining our ranks, phone or email your response to: La Crosse, died August 28, 2014. He was a farmer stepdaughters, Terri Schneider and Laurie Koci; Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 47, Ellis, KS 67637 and stockman. He was a conservation award winner brother, Kenny Schmeidlers; 16 grandchildren; and Phone: 785-726-4899 FAX: 785-726-4799 and kept up on new farming techniques to preserve 18 great-grandchildren. Father John Schmeidler, OFM [email protected] moisture and soil nutrients well into his retirement. Cap., and Father Louis Trung Hoang concelebrated. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 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Scripture Readings Note: The next issue of the SKR will be dated Oct. 12. The words of Sunday, Sept. 28 14 / Luke 9:57-62 or Matthew Tuesday, Oct. 7; Our Lady of Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1- 18:1-4 the Rosary - Memorial 11 or 2:1-5; Matthew 21:28-32 Thursday, Oct. 2; Guardian Galatians 1:13-24 / Luke 10:38-42 Pope Francis Monday, Sept. 29: Michael, Angels - Memorial Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Gabriel, and Raphael, archan- Exodus 23:20-23 / Matthew 18:1- Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 / Luke gels - Feast 5, 10 11:1-4 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, or Revela- Friday, Oct. 3 Thursday, Oct. 9 SEPT. 9: “These are things of love! Love does not consider tion 12:7-12 / John 1:47-51 Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Luke Galatians 3:1-5/ Luke 11:5-13 whether someone has an ugly face or a beautiful face: it loves! And Tuesday, Sept. 30; Saint Je- 10:13-16 Friday, Oct. 10 Jesus does the same: He loves and chooses with love. He chooses rome, priest and doctor - Memo- Saturday, Oct. 4; Saint Fran- Galatians 3:7-14 / Luke 11:15- all.” rial cis of Assisi - Memorial 26 Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 / Luke Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-16 or Gala- Saturday, Oct. 11 SEPT. 11: “The Christian life is not a navel-gazing one. It is a life 9:51-56 or Second Timothy 3:14- tians 6:14-18 / Luke 10:17-24 Galatians 3:22-29 / Luke 11:27- in which one gets out of oneself in order to give oneself to others. It 17 Sunday, Oct. 5 28 is a gift, it is love – and love does not turn in on itself, it is not self- Wednesday, Oct. 1; Saint Isaiah 5:1-7 / Philippians 4:6-9 / Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 ish, but self-giving.” Theresa of the Child Jesus, vir- Matthew 21:33-43 Isaiah 25:6-10 / Philippians 4:12- gin - Memorial Monday, Oct. 6 14, 19-20 / Matthew 22:1-14 or SEPT. 12: “Gossip hurts; gossip is a slap in the face of a person’s Job 9:1-12, 14-16 or Isaiah 66:10- Galatians 1:6-12/ Luke 10:25-37 22:1-10 reputation, it is an attack on the heart of a person.” • • • “You cannot reprimand a person without love and charity. (Just Protecting God’s Children like) you cannot perform surgery without anesthesia: you cannot, because the patient will die from the pain. ... Fraternal reprimand The Diocese of Dodge City requires all employees and is an act that heals the Body of the Church. There’s a tear, there, in volunteers who work with children to participate in a Pro- Hotline for victims of the fabric of the Church that we must mend. And like mothers and tecting God’s Children awareness session. sexual abuse grandmothers, who mend so gently, so delicately, we must do like- Through the Diocesan Awareness Sessions and other wise when we want to reprimand our brother.” educational efforts of the diocese, all people of the dio- If you or someone you know may have cese can learn how to discuss different aspects of abuse been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy SEPT. 14: “...War is madness, and humanity has yet to learn the -- including sexual abuse -- with children and how to teach or any employee of the Diocese of Dodge lessons from this madness! ... May violence give way to dialogue, them to protect themselves. City, you are asked to contact Dave Snapp, opposing factions leave aside particular interests and strive to ensure Protecting God’s Children Awareness Sessions: Fitness Review Administrator: (620) 225- that every citizen, regardless of ethnicity or religion, can collaborate ENGLISH 5051 work; (620) 225-2412 home; or email to build up the common good.” Garden City, Oct. 4; 9 a.m.-Noon [email protected]. You always have the St. Mary Church Parish Center right to directly contact the Department for Chil- SEPT. 17: “...The Spirit compels us to encounter our brothers and 509 St. John St., Garden City, KS 67846 dren and Families, 1-800-922-5330. Sexual sisters, even those most distant from us in every way, to share with Contact Person: Hector Rivera (620) 276-2716 misconduct report forms are available on them the love, peace, and joy of the Risen Lord.” PGC Facilitator: Cherry Deges (620) 338-7501 the diocesan website, at www.dcdiocese. org/safe-environment. SEPT. 18: “He only says the word salvation – ‘Your faith has saved you’ – to the woman, who is a sinner. And he says it because Problem gamers’ hotline she was able to weep for her sins, to confess her sins, to say ‘I am o you think that you, a friend or loved one astating when it spirals out of control. Help is a sinner,’ and admit it to herself. ... Jesus says this word – ‘You Dmay have a gambling problem? Problem available. Call (800) 522-4700, or visit www. are saved, you are safe – only to those who open their hearts and gaming is one of the most destructive disorders ksgamblinghelp.com. acknowledge that they are sinners.” people face, and the consequences can be dev-

Sudoku Formation Continued from Page 1 diocese in 2008. “It seems like the younger genera- gree. He simply turned on his home computer. tion is looking for a home, a place where they can feel In 2009, Wichita-based Newman University has comfortable,” Mai said in an earlier article. teamed with the Diocese of Dodge City to present the “And this provides that for them. And it also serves MTS degree curriculum through a new, Internet-based that group of people who may not feel comfortable program, allowing students to take classes from the coming into a Wednesday night Bible study or a Sunday comfort of their home. prayer group.” When asked in 2009 why he decided to commit the Or, adults and youth alike might take part in an ITV time to the class, he told the Register, “I just felt a (Interactive Television) presentation. For example, on need, a calling to learn more about Church, God and Oct. 15, Father Terrance Klein will present a program ministry. on “Faith and Literature, An Evening With Harry Pot- “One thing has always struck me about this and why ter.” our bishops are visionary in presenting this program: This program is free and opened to the public. Other they are offering the opportunity to lay people to not programs presented through ITV are designed for cat- only know their faith, but to be leaders in their parishes echist formation, so that our teachers have a convenient and dioceses by educating them.” place to go for their continuing formation. The Heartland Center for Spirituality offers a wealth Presented in cooperation with Newman University, of formation programs, from Spirit-Life classes, to the ITV allows participants to take part in the discussion simple and fun, “Movies With a Message.” For more from sites in Dodge City, Great Bend, Garden City, information, go to heartlandspirituality.org. Liberal, Pratt, Ness City, Scott City, Sharon, Syracuse, Formation allows youth and adults to, as Pope Francis and Ulysses (in other words, travelling distance is no said, “...encounter our brothers and sisters, even those www.sudokuoftheday.com Solution: Page 16 excuse!). most distant from us in every way, to share with them And there is the Pastoral Ministry Formation program, the love, peace, and joy of the Risen Lord.” A sudoku puzzle has 9 columns, 9 rows and 9 boxes of 3x3 which is open to any adult with a desire to learn more In a 2013 homily, Bishop John Brungardt asked, “How squares. To solve a puzzle, fill in the table so that the numbers about their faith. It is designed to help people become do we spend our time: fruitfully, wasted, or sinfully? I from 1 to 9 will be in each column, each row and each 3x3 stronger witnesses and, if they choose, pastoral min- encourage you to use God’s gift of time fruitfully by box only once. Every sudoku puzzle can have only one cor- isters for the Diocese of Dodge City. They can earn a participating in the formation activities here at the parish rect solution. college degree (through Newman University) in pastoral and the diocese. There are many great print materials, Reglas De Sudoku ministry, or a diocesan diploma (by completing 30 col- resources on the Internet, etc., to assist us to grow in our Cada fila debe contener los números a partir la 1 a 9; cada columna lege credit hours. Catholic faith. Let us be diligent students of Jesus.” debe contener los números a partir la 1 a 9; cada cuadrado 3x3 debe Pratt resident Dave Borho took another path toward For more information, visit dcdiocese.org/adult-for- contener los números a partir la 1 a 9 earning a Master’s of Theological Studies (MTS) de- mation. The Southwest Kansas Register September 28, 2014 Page 19

Fiesta de Colores From migrant See the photos on Page 10 n Sept. 7, hundreds of people gathered that still takes place throughout the year in worker to Oin Garden City for the annual Fiesta de the diocese. Colores. As has become the tradition, last year’s king social worker The day-long celebration included food and queen of the fiesta passed on their crowns from several parishes throughout the diocese, and robes to the new royalty, Daniela Rodrigues Juanita including Ulysses, Johnson, Liberal, Dodge and Adolfo Quezada from St. Mary Parish in Rodriguez City, and St. Mary Parish, Garden City). Garden City. The fact that the royalty are always 1935 - 2014 There were also dancers, music, and vari- young children makes the event particularly fun ous talks, including a presentation by guest to observe. What began for just a small group of honor Father Wesley Schawe. A closing of people, has, over time, blossomed into a Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. John diocesan-wide celebration that has at its heart B. Brungardt. the rich Catholic culture of Mexico. Fiesta de Colores began as a reunion nearly Dozens of color photos are available and 40 years ago for those who first took part in free to download at swkrphotos.weebly. Juanita Rodriguez, 79, of Mary Cursillo, a three-day conversion experience com/sept-28-2014.html. Queen of Peace Parish, Ulysses, died Sept. 13, 2014. Her family, migrant workers, followed the work Continued from Page 14 Obituaries from Texas, Colorado and Kansas. Doris C. Salmans, 74, of St. Terrance Klein presided. grandchildren; six great-grand- Ella Cruz; and numerous nieces, They settled in Ulysses in 1959. Andrew’s Parish, Wright, died Joe McLaughlin, 56, of St. children; two brothers, Richard nephews and cousins. Father Juanita was a social worker, help- Sept. 8, 2014. She served God Andrew Parish, Wright, died and Robert; a sister, Betty Ax- Charles Seiwert presided. ing the migrant workers when they through her music ministry as Sept. 12, 2014. He is survived man; and nieces and nephews. Glen Oscar Wentling, of Ca- were in Ulysses. church organist for many years. by his wife, Debbie; sons, Josh, Father Ted Stoecklein presided. thedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe She also worked at Head Start, She is survived by her husband Travis, and Adam; brothers, Paul, Pedro R. (Pete) Mariche, 88, Parish, Dodge City, died Sept. 15, Nu-Way Cleaners and Ansel Mfg., Neil; children, Keith Salmans, John, Tom, and Karl McLaugh- of Sacred Heart Parish, Larned, 2014. He enjoyed spending time and retired from Western Prairie Ronda Posch, Peggy Camp- lin; four sisters, Martha Vander- died Sept. 16, 2014. He was born with his children, grandchildren Care Home housekeeping depart- bell, Audry Flores, Deena Reed, vort, Rosemary Pagano, Karen July, 13, 1926 in the Mexican and great grandchildren. In 1963, ment in 2005. Kelli Kennedy, and Kami Gray; Worley, and Linda McLaughlin; Village, Dodge City. As a teen- he opened “Glen’s Barber Shop.” She is survived by four sons, 21 grandchildren; two great and one grandson. Father Robert ager he worked part time for the He was a third degree member of Sisto, Roman, Marios, and Simon grandchildren; nine brothers and Schremmer presided. railroad, and also served in the the Knights of Columbus. He is Chavez.; five daughters, Angelita sisters, Joanna Baker, Leonard Jim Cain, 66, of Price of United State Army. He married survived by his wife Evelyn, with Leos, Herminia Paroda, Sylvia Tasset, Kenny Tasset, Kathy Peace Parish, Great Bend, died Elizabeth Nau. Survivors include: whom he’d just celebrated his Metcalf, Nancy Guerrero, and Claussen, Duane Tasset, Judy Sept. 13, 2014. He served in the two daughters, Elizabeth (Betsy) 25th wedding anniversary; broth- Frances Rodriguez Pendegraft; sis- Conrady, Dan Tasset, Denise Army Reserve. Survivors include Krueger and Lynn Mariche; one ers Gary and Ron; sister Mary ters, Julia Rodriguez and Margaret Mayhew, and Rick Tasset. Father his wife Robin; sons Chris and adopted son, Alphons Mariche; Kay; sons, Randy and Brad; and Guerra; 25 grandchildren and 31 Robert Schremmer presided. Steve; stepsons, Troy Munden, four grandchildren; two great daughter Jill; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Father Peter Ernest “Ernie” Bucl, 88, of Rob Munden, and Paul Spon; grandchildren; and many neph- and two great-grandchildren. Fernandez presided at the funeral. Timken, died Sept. 14. He was stepdaughter Christy Dickerman; ews and nieces. Father Warren a farmer and stockman. He was a sister, Karen Perry-Hayes; and Stecklein presided. a United States Navy veteran, 16 grandchildren. Father Ted James R. Spangler, 89, of St. Black mass celebrates ignorance serving during World War II in Stoecklein presided. Joseph Parish, Scott City, died the Pacific aboard the USS Ter- Thomas Eugene Vogel, 83, Sept. 14, 2014. He was a found- At least for the 40-50 who attended ror from 1944 to 1946. Survivors of Sacred Heart Parish, Ness ing member of the local Knights reported 40-50 people took part homa City, after which they walked include his wife, Hedwig Eliza- City, died Sept. 14, 2014. He of Columbus. In 1952 he bought Ain the satanic black mass held in to the civic center in demonstration beth “Hedy” Bucl; five children: was a farmer and a Soil Conser- his first truck and started Jim a small room in the Oklahoma City against the event. Loarn Bucl, Diana Sunley, Craig vation Agent, and a veteran of Spangler Trucking and hauled Civic Center Sept. 21. Bishop John Brungardt had joined Bucl, Brad Bucl, and Bryan Bucl; the United States Air Force. He cattle and was involved in the At the same time, some 1,800 with area dioceses in asking the 13 grandchildren; and 19 great- married Gloria Schneidewind on cattle business until retiring in people converged on St. Francis of faithful to pray a novena to St. grandchildren. Father Charles Sept. 12, 1960. He is survived 1986. Survivors include his wife, Assisi Church for a holy hour led by Michael the Archangel prior to the Mazouch and Father Ultan Mur- by his son, Kelly; two daughters, Yvonne; sons Les, Danny and Archbishop Paul Coakley of Okla- event. phy officiated. Shelly Gomez and Christy Vogel; Shane; daughters Lynette Payne Tim Wolfe, 57, of Cathedral two sisters, Joan Slagle and Patty and Yvette Mills; one sister, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Par- Rinker; three grandchildren and Waunita Mumma; nine grand- ish, Dodge City, died Sept. 12, three great-grandchildren. Father children; and four great-grand- Pay-day loans Continued from Page 6 2014. He worked 33 years with Henry Hildebrandt presided. children. Father Bernard Felix to facilitate successful repayment do anything,” Schuttloffel said. the Dodge City Fire Department, Matthew A. “Matt” Smolik, presided. without the need to repeatedly bor- Martin said too many other is- retiring in 2009. He is survived 90, of Prince of Peace Parish, Robert Perez, 57, of St. Mary row at a high cost,” CFPB stated in sues, such as educational funding, by his wife, Jane; sons, Robert D. Great Bend, died Sept. 16, 2014. Parish, Garden City, died Sept. April 2013. “However, if the cost have more importance in Topeka and Trevor; his daughter, Kayla He was a United States Army 19, 2014. Survivors include: and structure of a particular loan than helping victims of payday Wolfe; a brother, Richard “Dick” veteran, having served during brothers, Raymond, Chris, John, make it difficult for the consumer lending. Wolfe, Jr.; a sister, Diane Miller; World War II. Survivors include Frank and Ruben; sisters, Emma to repay, this type of product may In addition, restricting lending a sister-in-law, Phyllis Wolfe; his wife, Doris; four sons, Tom, Perez, Dora Herrada, Elizabeth further impair the consumer’s practices is seen as anti-business, and three grandchildren. Father Gary, Steven, and Larry; nine Oswamick, Mary Castaneda and finances.” and under the current legislative The federal government has environment, those issues tend to stepped in by capping interest be off the table, Martin added. ishop rungardt s alendar B B ’ C charged on loans to U.S. military “The federal government has personnel at 36 percent. However, capped the interest rate for mili- Sept. 28 - Oct. 12 states have the right to govern their tary members, so it can be done,” Sept. 28 – Masses, 8 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. Spanish; 11 a.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, Garden City own banking practices for non- Martin said. Sept. 30 – School Visit, Mass 8:15 am, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Ness City military residents. Despite the lack of state regula- Oct. 2-3 – Jesus Caritas, Wichita Both Schuttloffel, head of the tion and uncertain funding for the Oct. 3 – Kansas Catholic Conference and Provincial Meetings, Wichita Kansas Catholic Conference, Kansas Loan Pool Project, Martin Oct. 5 – Misa de Clausura, Congreso Carismático, 1 p.m., Liberal and Martin of Catholic Charities and Humphrey are determined to Oct. 5-9 – Priest Convocation, Wichita say the likelihood of the Kansas keep the program operating. Oct. 10 – Directors’ Meeting Legislature taking any action is “It’s the right thing to do,” Martin Oct. 10-12 -- Formal Pastoral Visit to Barber County parishes, Holy Rosary Church of Medicine slim. said. “There are too many people Lodge; St. Boniface Church of Sharon; St. John the Apostle of Kiowa “The Legislature probably won’t out there in need.” Page 20 September 28, 2014 The Southwest Kansas Register

Couples Rural Life office uprooting By Doug Weller comes from and how we treat the earth,” the thanked for The Register (Diocese of Salina) bishop said in his homily at a Mass celebrated ictoria — After more than 90 years of mid-day at the Basilica of St. Fidelis. Vwork, Catholic Rural Life is updating its When Archbishop Edwin O’Hara founded generosity mission, using a new name and working from CRL, he was seeking the same things for rural a new location. Catholics as urban Catholics had: credit unions, Dave and Glenna Borho Matt Mamura, manager of major donor de- health clinics and family programming. At of Pratt (left), and Nathan velopment for the non-profit advocacy group, the time, he was a priest in the Archdiocese and Missi Haskell of Dodge spoke to members of the Salina Diocesan of Portland, Ore. He later was bishop of Great City (below), are the most Rural Life Commission, priests and guests at Falls, Mont., and then Kansas City, Mo. . recent couples to receive a conference Aug. 28 in Victoria. Today, CRL seeks to support rural Catholics a plaque recognizing their Formerly known as the National Catholic by advocating for public policies and education generous donation to the Rural Life Conference, the shortened name that shore up rural life, Mamura said. “Fruit of the Vine -- Work is expected to resonate better as the organi- “We’re not a political group or lobbyist,” he of Human Hands” collec- zation seeks to spread its message to a new said. “We want to provide the Church’s basic tion. The program raises generation. teachings on issues and let folks make their funds for seminarian edu- Additionally, CRL’s office were recently own decisions. cation. Recipients relocated from Des Moines, Iowa, to the “But when it comes to protecting the fam- are also presented campus of the University of St. Thomas in ily-owned, independent farmer, we will stand a yard sign with St. Paul, Minn. up for them,” he said. their names in large Founded in 1923, CRL has focused on CRL’s work falls into three key catego- letters, noting their Catholic rural life issues, which have evolved ries, Mamura told his audience of about 30: generosity will al- as society has changed. sustainable agriculture and food production; lowing others to be With only 16 percent of the nation’s popu- stewardship of creation; and rural ministry informed about the lation now living in rural areas, that means and outreach. program. “Fruit of reaching out to urban and suburban Catholics The group also is partnering with the Catholic the Vine ...” was in- to explain the importance of rural life to them, Campaign for Human Development, Catholic troduced to the dio- Mamura said. Relief Services and the Catholic Climate Cov- cese by Director of That can be as basic as explaining how food is enant to help rural areas. Development, Mark produced, noted Bishop Edward Weisenburger, Bishop Emeritus Ronald M. Gilmore of the Roth, in association who now is a board member of CRL. Diocese of Dodge City, served as president of with the Dechant “We are so separated from the earth today the National Catholic Rural Life Conference Foundation. that we’ve lost contact with where our food from 2005-2008.

Support our Diocesan Seminarians Through Fruit of the Vine — Work of Human Hands round the turn of the cen- How to Participate tury, the Catholic Diocese A Fruit of the Vine Work of Human Hands of Dodge City initiated a program Please pray and discern your type of gift. Please pray and discern the amount of your gift. called “God’s Little Green Acre”. (Proceeds from crops, sale of livestock, oil production, (Cash, life insurance policy, gift annuity, stock options…etc.) God saw that this was good and wind energy generation…etc.) Complete the Work of Human Hands application and send it to: blessed the diocese with faithful Complete the Fruit of the Vine application and send it to: Mark W. Roth farmers, who donated the pro- Mark W. Roth Director of Development ceeds from one acre of land to Director of Development PO Box 137 the Diocesan Seminarian Fund. PO Box 137 Dodge City, KS 67801 Many other diocesan faithful Dodge City, KS 67801 You will receive a plaque for display in your home or place of busi- wished to contribute even though You will receive a metal sign that you can display on your ness. Each year of participation, you will receive a gold, silver, or bronze they were not farmers. Thus, property showing your support of seminarians of the plate stating your level of participation. Fruit of the Vine – Work of Hu- Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. man Hands was created. WORK OF HUMAN HANDS APPLICATION FORM 2014 During the Mass the priest FRUIT OF THE VINE APPLICATION FORM 2014 says, “Blessed are you, Lord, Name: ______Name: ______God of all creation, for through (As it will appear on the plaque. For example: John and (As it will appear on the sign. For example: John your goodness we have received Mary Doe or the John Doe Family, etc.) and Mary Doe or the John Doe Family, etc.) the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it Donation Amount: Type of Donation: will become our spiritual drink.” ( ) $250 - $1,000 Bronze Level ( ) Proceeds from Crops Through the work of our hands ( ) $1,001 - $5,000 Silver Level ( ) Sale of Livestock we have the opportunity to pro- ( ) $5,001 & above Gold Level ( ) Oil Production vide resources for the education ( ) *Other ______and formation of our seminarians ( ) Wind Energy Generation who will become our spiritual ( ) Other______Parish ______leaders. You may pledge a portion of Parish ______Phone ______proceeds from one or two day’s Phone ______Address ______(Street or PO Box) oil or wind generation income, Address ______the sale of one or more head of (Street or PO Box) City State Zip Code livestock, proceeds from an acre ______of land, a portion of profit from a City State Zip Code ______Email Address stock or bond sale, wherever your ______profits are attained. Email Address *Example: Life insurance policy, Gift Annuity, Stock Options…etc.