Mary Helps Us Share

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+ Most Rev. John B. Brungardt Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City

his past week we com- pleted our Christmas TSeason with joy. Now we are celebrati ng Ordinary Time, which is actually very extra-ordinary because God-is-with-us, Emanuel! Mary is with us as well. The seasons of Advent and Christmas are full of Mar- ian feasts. As we return to Or- dinary Time, we relate to our Blessed Mother, who raised Jesus in the ordinary-ness of Nazareth. How can Jesus help us know Mary, His Mom? Saint Teresa of Calcutt a writes:

“How many things can we learn from the Virgin!. . . Ask Jesus to help you personalize your love for Mary—in order to be sources of joy, as he is; in order to be closer to her, as he is; in order to share with her everything, even the cross. Ev- ery one of us must carry his or her own cross; it is our sign of Y el niño crecía belonging to Christ. We need Lo Mary to help us share it.” y se fortalecía; As we begin 2017, let us ask llamaron estaba lleno de our Savior Jesus to assist us in knowing Mary. She is like us in JESUS sabiduría, y la receiving many crosses, joys, and sorrows from life. Our gracia de Dios Blessed Mother understands. Let Mary help us share this life, estaba sobre él. as we prepare for an eternal life with God, the saints and -- Luke 2: 40 our loved ones. Jesus will give us His grace: He loves us so much! Page 2 January 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic It comes, the glow, and it goes t comes, the glow, and it goes. of us. We go through the moti ons only. The I The glow of Christmas was sti ll upon us, real Christmas eludes us, we no longer hear It reminds us that Christ when we began seeing other things. We saw its voice, we no longer sti r to its challenges. the fi rst martyr, Stephen, hurt by hate, prone The Liturgy makes sure we do not miss the was born to save us from among the stones. We saw the innocent gritti er feel of Christmas things. It reminds our sins, and that this will children, dead by Herod’s fear, their mothers us that Christ was born to save us from prone from grief. our sins, and that this will be the work of a be the work of a lifetime The glow of Christmas was sti ll upon us, lifeti me for you and for me. It reminds us of when we began hearing other words. the hundred ways we deceive ourselves, and for you and for me. It re- We heard the 1st lett er of John: If we say of how they change forms when they are minds us of the hundred we are free from sin, we are liars, the truth is found out. It reminds us that Gabriel’s word not in us. And John again: If we claim we have to Mary was a “word in waiti ng:” it waited ways we deceive our- known him without keeping his command- for her ‘yes’ then, even as it waits for our Bishop Emeritus ments, we are liars. And John again: One who ‘yes’ now. The Liturgy insists that we see the Ronald M. selves, and of how they claims to be in the light, hati ng his brother all whole picture when we see the Infant in a Gilmore change forms when they the while, is in darkness even now. manger. This is the Liturgy working upon us in its It comes and it goes, the glow, but (thanks Another are found out. usual quiet way. Gently, but fi rmly, it touches to the Liturgy) it can, and it does, … somehow Way us awake. We sleep through Christmas, most … stay. Children raise money to spread pro-life word in a big way

ixth, seventh and eighth graders at sacred Heart Led by teacher Tony Frasco, the students held bake in the Pro-Life eﬀ orts, ﬁ ve years when he taught in SCathedral Middle School in Dodge City raised sales, car washes, sold hot chocolate, and uti lized Wichita and six years at sacred Heart Cathedral Middle $6,933.44 for Pro-Life across america billboards to be many other creati ve ideas for fund raising. School. placed across the state of Kansas. This is the 11th year Frasco has led his students

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By David Myers including a tiny tuxedo for a toddler Southwest Kansas Catholic hanging low on a closet door. REAT BEND -- Across from Holy Fam- Approximately eight volunteers serve Gily School in Great Bend is a small the center. There are no paid positions. house used to promote large hopes. Even though the house has been paid off The house was a gift from Father Der- through the generosity of the Irish priest, mot Tighe to Birthright, an international Birthright still must pay utilities, taxes organization that offers friendship and and upkeep. It’s a constant challenge to support to pregnant women, and women keep up with the bills. But when you’re with newborn or young children. talking about supporting moms—and Father Tighe, one of the few left of the saving lives—kind hearts abound. band of Irish priests who came to serve While the Diocese of Dodge City does the newly-formed Catholic Diocese of not contribute directly to Birthright, the Dodge City back in the early 1950s, has organization does receive donations from served the diocese faithfully and with the Knights of Columbus, Daughters of hard-working determination, but this Isabella, local churches, and many gener- article isn’t about his life--it instead is ous individuals. The Birthright house, at 1420 about how he has provided life and hope Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas Wilson in Great Bend, will soon to a multitude of others. works in conjunction with have a sign which will note Betty Schneider, who be- Birthright in an unofficial the generous donation of the longs to Prince of Peace capacity. For example, house by Father Dermot Tighe. Parish, is the coordina- moms and moms-to- At left, coordinator Betty Sch- tor of the Great Bend be may be sent to neider holds his portrait. Birthright office. the Catholic Chari- “We had a girl ties non-food come to the door pantry to obtain looking for in- an assortment of formation about bathroom items. where she could A patrolman get an abortion,” works through Schneider explained. Catholic Charities “Of course, we don’t to offer instruc- provide anything that tion as to how moms might encourage abortion. should properly install We talked with her and helped and use car seats given them her. We gave her a baby bed, bottles …. by Birthright. “She kept her baby.” And then there’s Father Tighe. Schneider has known Father Tighe “He still helps out,” Schneider said since she was a nursing student at 19. with a smile. “He’s absolutely wonderful. “He was a chaplain at the hospital,” she Two weeks ago, he asked how we were said. “He would call on the weekend and doing. We said that we were doing okay, ask us students, ‘How about you all come but that taxes were due. So, he gets out over and we have pizza?’ He’s the most his checkbook and writes us a check for gentle, loving soul I’ve ever met. He’d $500!” give you the shirt off his back.” Schneider has served as coordinator Years later, when the nursing student for nine years, and boasted throughout began her volunteer ministry at Birth- the interview of the value she places in right, “He promised me he would give the volunteers who serve the center. Birthright his house when he didn’t want Together they have held garage sales and it anymore.” have sold bread. And she and the volun- This was the house that Father Tighe teers have re-purposed several pieces of had retired in prior to moving to the furniture donated to furnish their new Catholic Care Center in Wichita some home. Her husband and son have pro- three years ago. The house stood empty vided construction and repair. Her sister for much of that time, and then in March, in Hays finds baby strollers and other Father Tighe told his former housekeeper goods to donate. There are the three and caretaker of the home, Jane DeLong, Jolene’s (Thurston, Tammon and Tustin), to contact his attorney. He was going to who have provided more than 30 years sign the house over to Birthright. of volunteer effort. There is Barbara Mal- “I couldn’t believe it when I walked lard and Sonja McMullin, and others who through and saw all the nice built-ins,” offer their time and talent. Schneider said. “We never would have “We have some really good people been able to afford a house. We said, and organizations,” Schneider said. “The ‘Oh, my gosh! Look at our new home!’ more good you can do, the more good “We tell everyone, that’s why we have you see in people around you.” such a beautiful home, because Father Birthright is open Tuesdays from 1-3 Tighe donated it.” p.m., and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m., One room of the house is filled with and 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you would like baby clothes and other baby items, the more information, or if you would like to other a “mom’s” room, which includes a donate an item or financial assistance, rack of clothes for women who may be contact Schneider at (620) 792-3316. struggling financially. Birthright is located at 1420 Wilson in In the baby room, Winnie the Pooh Great Bend. sits on a shelf as if in invitation to moms Birthright is also in Dodge City, at 605 to sort through dozens of baby clothes, Ave. B, (620) 225-1249. Page 4 January 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary Plop, plop; fiz, fiz; pray, pray Getting the Gospel invitation right By DAVID MYERS be stomach flu. Stomach flu is theworst! I can sually, by the time January rolls Southwest Kansas Catholic think of no physical pain that compares to that Uaround and I start to see discarded By Mary o, I’m lying in a roll-away bed at my folks’ feeling you get just before you urp. I imagine Christmas trees lying curbside for the Sharon Moore Stiny assisted living apartment, stuffed -be that giving birth is a close second. recycle truck, I have completely for- tween their coffee table and TV. It’s Christmas “Please Lord, please!” I prayed. “Not gotten the messages I so lovingly and Poor, Like night in Denver. I had awoken the previous stomach flu! Mother Mary, please tell God thoughtfully crafted in every Christmas Jesus morning--Christmas morning--with a cold. to keep me from having stomach flu! He card I sent. According to the rules, I couldn’t be exposed listens to you!” Usually, I say. But not this year. to the elderly residents. Therefore, I wasn’t One glass of Alka Seltzer later, and I realized Sending those warm wishes for the able to go to Mass on Christmas. I didn’t have stomach flu. Thank you, Lord. Christmas season was quite easy. Despite being happy to be with my folks for Everything on this earth is a gift, even Alka Even when I sat for three days with to loved ones? to the people in my town? another Christmas, a bummer-load of events Seltzer. In fact, Alka Seltzer is one of the bet- intermittent power outages during the in my nation? in my world? served up over the prior three days caused ter ones. Have you tried it? Get yours today! first ice storm of the season, deemed It’s not so much a wish as an assign- me to begin to feel a little like Job. But this (Note to self: Send column to Alka Seltzer the most brutal ice storm we have had ment, for each of us. The message I is Christmas, I told myself. Christmas is the people. Free samples pending.) in forty or fifty years. would share with others I first must tell least of all times when I should be getting a But then … then the stomach pain returned! Even as I sat fully alert with every rifle- myself: No matter how dark the night, heavenly persecution complex! “Man! Come on, Lord! Please!” The irrational chorus of debate between And just as quickly eased: “Oh, good. Thank shot cracking of tree limbs from their nor how fierce the storm, keep your eyes appreciation and bitterness still wafted in you. You’re the best. Thanks, Lord.” trunks, and the sound of ice-encased fixed firmly on the One who calls you. my head that Christmas night, when I finally Then it came back. For 10 minutes, I went boughs crashing slow-motion through Staying behind in the boat, not rocking decided that despite my problems--most of back and forth between angry tirades and lower limbs, the tinkling rush of ice scat- the boat but clinging to what has com- which were outside of my control, anyway--I heart-felt “thank yous”. Sometimes I treat tering like splinters of a frozen waterfall, forted us and made us feel secure in the would focus on my appreciation for spending God like the manager at a restaurant, when nature magnificently at work in this un- past, is not the way forward now. Christmas with my parents. And I was warm, I God is really the health inspector. (I’m not expected pruning of winter-bare trees. The Gospels, I find, are not merely “in- reminded myself as I lay in bed; I was secure. sure exactly what that means, but it sounds Yes, even with all of this eerie and as- teresting” reading. And Jesus’ one-word I had food and water. I didn’t have to fear right.) tonishing beauty and the unpredictable invitation to Peter—“Come!”—was not bullets or bombs. There are always reasons One day of rest later and I was on my way spells of darkness and cold when limbs simply for him then, and somehow not to be grateful. back to Kansas, a serious sinus infection hav- felled power lines and transformers burst for us now. That’s when I began to get the ch-ch-chills. ing lodged in my head for what would be a apart in showers of sparks and echo- We have spent a year hearing about This is more than just a cold, I told myself, to nearly two-week stay. ing booms, even with all of this winter mercy. Perhaps even doing some works which myself replied, What was your first clue, It was while on my way to Tulsa a few days storm, I could send warm wishes for the of mercy. That year is over. (“Thank Sherlock? I pulled up my blankets and tucked later for New Year’s with the in-laws when I Christmas season. God,” some might say.) them around my neck. The top blanket—a had a thought (yes, I get them sometimes). Words evoking the warmth of a hearth But mercy does not end, thank God. thick quilt—was a throw, which meant that When we find ourselves burdened with and a steaming mug of wassail, the Because, sadly, the need for mercy pulling it up to my neck would uncover my self-concerns, whether it’s health problems, warmth of family love, the warmth of seems never to end. In fact, the need feet. When I tried to pull it back down over financial woes, addictions, or emotional is- love of cherished friends, this was the for mercy seems to grow exponentially my feet, it came off of my neck. It had the sues, it’s good therapy to level attention on easy part. by the month, by the week. Sadly, by effect of making me feel really tall. others, to those in need. Finally, I warmed up. Ahhhhhh. And then I But it’s the same when we are focusing too But no matter how I wrestled with the day. really warmed up. Soon I realized that I was much attention on outer things--things we the words, searching for the phrase that “Keep your eyes fixed on the One melting. Oh, what a world! What a world, I can’t necessarily control. Sometimes we need would be large enough and true enough who calls you,” Jesus says to you, and whispered as I wrung the perspiration out of to slow down, to focus a little attention on to the task, I could not quite express the to me. my sheets. I would later learn that I had lost ourselves--even if it’s initiated by a miserable honest and necessary and encouraging He calls us now to walk on the uncer- 13 pounds in six minutes. sinus infection. This just might just be God’s words of well-wishing for the new year. tain surface of our times, the surface that I pulled the blanket off and felt the relief way of helping us refocus. I don’t know how else to say it: Many seems completely incapable of sustain- of cool air. And then I began to get chilled Still, I had missed Christmas Mass due to my of us seem to yearn for the Savior like we ing us. The frightening, storm-tossed, again. I was shaking so hard that my roll-away cold. And as happens every year, my wife and have never yearned before. inky dark surface that threatens to pull bed began to move across the room like an I had gone our separate ways at Christmas to “Happy New Year” seems to skip lightly us down. overfilled washer. It bounced into the coffee be with our families in other states. past the calls of massive dismantling of Perhaps my greatest wish now, for you table and the refrigerator. It bounced its way There I go again, fighting a battle between systems that have held together, how- and for me, is the strong arms of Chris- out the door and into the hall, making its way appreciation and bitterness. ever imperfectly and incompletely, the tian community. We have work to do, through the automatic doors and into the So, yesterday--Jan. 7--we were driving back web of all living things—from human and the world is waiting for us to wake parking lot. It bounced along Federal Blvd. from Great Bend when we stopped at Sacred lives and communities and thoughtful up, step forth courageously, and get the and crossed the I-70 viaduct. Eventually it Heart Church in Larned for Mass. conversations toward the common good, Gospel invitation right. rolled into a Wendy’s where it lodged itself The worship area was still decorated with to the broader ecosystems and great web between a table and the automatic soda garland; a nativity scene and tall Christmas of life that holds us all together. (c) Mary Sharon Moore, 2017. All Rights dispenser. tree graced the front of the church. Wreaths As those discarded Christmas trees Reserved. Mary Sharon Moore writes Finally, someone named “Jeff”, who, in and bright bulbs lit up the windows, and get hauled away and January rolls up its and speaks nationwide on the nature of my fevered state looked like an apple salad, Christmas carols were sung by the congre- wheeled me back to the building. gation. sleeves and gets down to work, what is God’s calling in our times. I carefully rewrapped myself in my blankets, Father Warren Stecklein, pastor, spoke of the wish I most want to impart to family, Visit marysharonmoore.com leaving no flesh uncovered except for one the importance of not limiting Christmas to a nostril. My nostril shivered, but the rest of me day or even a season, that as we put away our was okay. I began to warm up again. It was decorations, the miracle of Christmas should at about that time that, after much careful stay in our hearts year-round. consideration, I determined that I quite badly When we left, we felt as if we had celebrated needed to use the bathroom. I debated the our first Christmas Mass together in more uncomfortable effects of a very full bladder than a decade. versus the soul-piercing pummeling of a major Just when you think that life’s more bitter case of the chills. The bathroom was about than sweet, God will provide you with a little 10 feet away, but it might as well have been church in the country, it’s bright lights burn- 10 miles. I’ll say no more about that. ing, its voices raised in song. Keep your eyes By morning, I felt the first hint of what could open. You don’t want to miss it.

Official Newspaper Bishop John B. Brungardt...President Published Semi-Monthly by the David Myers...... Editor Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager material in this newspaper is copyrighted 2017. Daniel Stremel, CPA....Business Manager Mrs. Margaret Klenke...Editor Emerita The Southwest Kansas Catholic Service of Editors P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 Facsimile: (620) 227-1545 Byron Hull 1971-1974 e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 website: dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Tim Wenzl 1990-2000 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary January 15, 2017 Page 5 St. Maria Josefa de Guerra 1842-1912

“ on’t believe, Sisters, that assistance The ministry of her Insti tute was to off er consists only in giving medicine and care for the sick and dying in hospitals or in Dfood to the sick. There is another type their homes. The mott o of the convent was of assistance – the assistance of the heart “to provide for the sick, whom she accom- that enters in sympathy with the person who panies into the door of eternity, a blessing suff ers and goes to meet his necessiti es.” (St. bett er than that of a missionary, who with his Maria Josepha) preaching, calls those who are lost to the right Maria Joseph de Guerra was the daughter of path of life.” a chain maker who died when Maria was sev- The fi rst house was in Balboa in 1871. Maria en. Maria believed she was born to become was the superior for the next 40 years. She a religious sister. She tried several congrega- helped found 43 houses and welcomed more ti ons without success. She had doubts before than 1,000 sisters. Holy Ones of taking her vows as a Handmaid of Mary who Maria died on March 20, 1912. She was Our Time served the sick. Eventually Maria founded her canonized in 2000, and was the fi rst Basque own Insti tute, the Religious Servants of Jesus woman saint. By sister irene of Charity. Hartman, OP Of McDonald’s, mercy and space and that faith communiti es will extend a Who built the wall? The spacecraft has welcome to those who are trying to turn been traveling a million miles a day their lives around.” for decades. It is now approaching the This resource might work well for outer edge of our heliosphere, and yet inmates of American prisons. Priests, it will be forty thousand years before it deacons, and lay chaplains who would again approaches another galaxy.” like to obtain a copy of the publica- God is great! tion can contact the English episcopal conference at [email protected]. Msgr. Mannion is pastor emeritus of uk. St. Vincent de Paul parish in Salt Lake i aM aLWays FasCinaTeD TO Hear City. He holds a Ph.D in sacramental of the vastness of outer space. Here theology from The Catholic University of is one description published recently: America. He was founding president of “The Explorer spacecraft, which we The Society for Catholic Liturgy in 1995 sent out in 1977, only in the mid-2000s and the founding editor of the Societys will begin moving outside our helio- journal, Antiphon. At the invitation of sphere—the realm of the sun—into Cardinal Francis George of Chicago he massive, seemingly infinite space. founded the Mundelein Liturgical Insti- Where will its end be? Is there a wall? tute in 2000. By MsGr. M. FranCis ManniOn reCenTLy, THe CanaDian BisHOPs Catholic News Agency of Alberta (Canada) and the Northwest OPe FranCis never FaiLs TO sUr- Territories issued a document which PPrise—and, in my view, always for said that pastors may refuse funeral Photo of the Week the good. Recently, as part of the Year of rites to people who have chosen eutha- Mercy, he made a surprise visit to several nasia. We must not forget men who had left the priesthood. Quebec’s Cardinal Gerald Lacroix (from that citi es such as The Pope went to an apartment on the a diff erent province) objected to the Prayers for Aleppo aleppo are made up outskirts of Rome where he met seven document and said that “The Catholic of people: “families, men who had left the ministry. They Church accompanies people on every children, elderly, sick were accompanied by their families. step of their life. We do that in dialogue people,” Pope Francis Priests who have left the priesthood with every family that wishes to be ac- said Dec. 11. “Unfor- oft en lose all contact with the Church companied.” tunately, we have and feel alienated and disconnected. Similarly, Archbishop Christi an Lepine become accustomed The Pope expressed his “closeness and of Montreal said that he does not intend to war, to destruc- aff ecti on” for the men—fi ve Italians, one to ask his priests to refuse funerals for ti on, but we must not Spaniard, and a Lati n American. those who choose medically-assisted forget that syria is a It is this kind of bold gesture that will euthanasia. country full of history, make Francis one of the greatest of mod- The stances of Cardinal Lacroix and culture and faith. ern Popes. Archbishop Lepine are courageous, and MCDOnaLD’s, PerHaPs THe WOrsT they exemplify the theme of mercy pro- “We cannot accept OFFenDer when it comes to destroying moted by Pope Francis. that this is denied the family dinner (Editor’s note: Hmmmm, aMOnG THe seven COrPOraL by the war, which is that might be a bit strong), plans to open a WOrKs of mercy is “visiti ng the impris- an accumulati on of store in a Vati can building within sight of St. oned.” Given the ti ght regulati on policies injusti ces and false- Peter’s basilica. of the American prison system, it is dif- hoods. i appeal to the Cardinals who live above the proposed fi cult to implement this admoniti on. commitment of all, store are aghast at the idea—and, in The formati on of prisoners in the faith because they face a my opinion, rightly so; the symbolism of is, for many reasons, a great challenge. choice of civilizati on: having a culturally low-grade insti tuti on Now English priest Father Eddie McGhee, no to destructi on, yes close to the Vati can is unseemly. in cooperati on with the Bishops’ Confer- to peace, yes to the McDonald’s, whose patron saint is the ence of England and Wales, has pro- people of aleppo and irritati ng Ronald McDonald, symbolizes duced a catecheti cal resource specifi cally syria,” he stated aft er all that is the worst about our culture designed for prisoners. the angelus in st. by promoti ng worldwide junk food, Father McGhee said, “In this Year of Peter’s square. destroying traditi onal eati ng habits, and Mercy, I hope that one of the outcomes “Omran, angels are Here!” by Judith Mehr, used by permission. popularizing unhealthy diets. In short, of the publicati on of this resource will be See this painti ng in color, as well as a Litany of Prayers for McDonald’s is a symbol of American that prisoners will come to understand Aleppo, at dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic. cultural imperialism. that God is a loving and forgiving father Again, my friend and my brother in Christ, I thank you, and if you are ever in the Denver area, you are most welcome to contact me and we can have a cup of coff ee. In fact, My prayers and my friendship,

Brian Bussen Denver

Page 6 January 15, 2017 Vibrant Ministries — Uniting Our Church The Southwest Kansas Catholic TheThe joyjoy ofof givinggiving They asked me to give? As the Pilot Phase winds down, Wave riages by ministering to couples How dare they! 1 of the Vibrant Ministries Appeal through the Engaged Encounter By DaviD Myers ith $3.568 million in gift s and is gearing up in 20 Parishes. Bishop Program, marriage preparati on t was a day like any other as I prepared for our Wpledges raised thus far, the Brungardt has made celebrati ng Mass and enrichment, and Natural Imonthly meeti ng here at Catholic Central in mid- Vibrant Ministries – Uniti ng Our Church in every Parish a priority. Social gather- Family Planning educati on. town Dodge City. Appeal is off to an exciti ng start! ings aft er Mass give parishioners the ...enHanCe FaiTH FOrMa- Outside, the sun shown through the clouds. Priests, Diocesan staff and initi al opportunity to visit with him and learn TiOn. Provide the best resources Somewhere a dog barked--perhaps in warning of donors around the diocese were the more about the goals and vision of the available to teach our children, what was to come. I looked out the window. The fi rst to commit fi nancial including tuiti on assistance at dog was looking directly at me. resources to the $10 Parish Goal Raised % of Goal our Catholic schools and par- If I had known what I was to encounter at the million eff ort. In the Pilot Cathedral $1,970,590 $1,536,638 78% ish-based religious educati on monthly staff meeti ng, I would have run. I would have Phase that followed, the Ingalls $234,180 $426,714 182% programs. run fast. Fast and far. Well, perhaps not far because Cathedral of Our Lady of Spearville $325,850 $ 218,141 67% ...sUPPOrT OUr PriesTs. A I’m not in very good shape. And perhaps not too Gaudalupe, Dodge City; Wright $221,745 $ 237,310 101% fully funded reti rement fund fast ... for the same reason. Come to think of it, St. Stanislaus, Ingalls; St. will help provide a dignifi ed driving probably would have been the best way to John the Bapti st, Spear- reti rement for our priests, go. Or I could have called a taxi. Or taken a bus. ville, and St. Andrew in Wright have Vibrant Ministries Appeal. “I am now who selfl essly commit their lives to A few minutes later I was sitti ng in group prayer made it possible for the Appeal to climb preaching in the 20 Parishes of Wave the service of our Church. Further, which precedes each staff meeti ng: What are to 35.6% of the total goal. 1, having already visited seven Parishes the Appeal will support seminarian some of the things that keep us from being what “The Pilot Phase is bearing great fruit with 14 Masses. Everywhere I go, I en- educati on, ensure ongoing forma- God calls us to be? we were asked. for the Vibrant Ministries Appeal. It is counter the good people of our Diocese ti on for our priests and support our “I’m typically willing to help someone in need,” with deep grati tude that I thank the and thank you for your prayers and missionary priests who leave their I really did say, “but my biggest problem is in hundreds of parishioners who are giving generosity for the Appeal,” he adds. homes to serve us. giving money.” of their ti me and ability to serve on Di- The Vibrant Ministries Appeal Training is oﬀ to a start for Parish It’s true. Oh, I give here and there, but no- ocesan and Parish committ ees and who will ... appeal Committ ee members who where near enough to alleviate my Catholic guilt are sharing their resources sacrifi cially have committ ed to serving in Wave for being fi nancially stable. ...serve THe LeasT aMOnG Us. Ev- to help us accomplish the goals,” says 1 of the vibrant Ministries appeal. Fifteen minutes later, we as a staff were ery year, Catholic Chariti es helps nearly Bishop John Brungardt. Parish goal thermometers will soon introduced to the Vibrant Ministries -- Uniti ng 4,000 people adopt children, recover KC and Kayla Preisner of St. John be hung and the Appeal video shown. Our Church Appeal. Awesome. Asking people to from addicti ons, form healthy relati on- the Bapti st in Spearville are giving of Each parish family will receive a share a few dollars to help out the ministries ships, give birth to healthy babies, feed their ti me and fi nancial support to the personal lett er from Bishop Brungardt of the local Church is a good thing. Then, as the hungry, move from homelessness Vibrant Ministries Appeal because “God asking for support. “With each family if God thought how nice it would be to inject into housing, take classes, get jobs and has blessed us tremendously and we giving according to their ability, we will a massive dose of irony in my life, came the achieve goals. want to share our blessings with our reach the Vibrant Ministries – Uniti ng manila envelopes. One for each of us. ...sTrenGTHen MarriaGe anD Church. We always remember that God Our Church goal and secure the vitality “What’s this?” we wondered. FaMiLy LiFe. A priority of the Diocese is gave fi rst and we must follow in his and future of our Catholic Church in We took the envelopes back to our offi ces to form and strengthen healthy mar- footsteps.” southwest Kansas,” notes the bishop. before opening them. They contained informati on about the appeal. Fine. And they contained a dollar amount specifi c to each of us. A request. Huh? “What the...? They ... they want me to give, too?” The amount being asked of me was outrageous! My eyes literally popped out of my head! Aft er a trip to the optometrist, I honestly became prett y angry.How could they put us in this uncomfortable positi on? Isn’t it enough that I come to work every day, and oft en ti mes work? They don’t know my struggles! They don’t know how much money I’ve managed to ...There are three factors that yield a high retenti on rate among young Catho- scrape and save! And ... and I don’t know lics. The ﬁ rst is that the young people have a “weekly acti vity” like catechesis, how lucky I have it. Bible study, or youth group. The second is the availability of adults (not their I spoke with my wife. As always, she parents) with whom they can discuss their faith. The third is the possibility of helped me to refocus. She wanted to help providing “deep spiritual experiences. without having even been asked. We decided to each off er the same amount. It was a sacrifi ce, and it hurt to give. What I didn’t anti cipate was the aff ect it would have on me. Writi ng that check seemed to break down a wall inside of me that allowed Christ to peer out in a new way. Does that sound over dramati c? Maybe. But it’s true. I could see with much more clarity how fortunate I was compared to a multi tude of others. I saw how my giving was not much of a sacrifi ce at all when I compare what I have to what so many others don’t have. I could see with more crystal clarity God’s place in my life. God wasn’t going to let me stumble. I’d sti ll pay my bills. I’d sti ll go to Taco Bell. I felt great joy! In this one act of giving, I was amazed at how much I had received. The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 15, 2017 Page 7 Sharon couple celebrate 70 years wed, and nearly 90 years of friendship ongratulations to Steve and each other for upwards of 90 years, culmination of a multitude of happy CHelen Eck of Sharon, who it’s understandable when Helen says memories. celebrated their 70th wedding that the couple never really had a In celebrating their anniversary, anniversary. They were married first date. After all, their lives were they are also celebrating their life in Sharon at St. Boniface Church intermingled nearly from the start. on the family farm, where the on Jan. 15, 1947 and have lived on “We went to the movies at Medi- couple still live. their farm just east of Sharon all cine Lodge, which is 10 miles from “I would imagine it makes a dif- their married life. Sharon,” she said. ference if they are a city couple They raised 10 children and have (A few of the movies airing at or married on the farm,” Helen been blessed with 34 grandchildren the time include “It’s a Wonderful responded when asked for advice and 63 great-grandchildren. Their Life,” “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” for newly married couples. “Once children are Jeanette, Glen, Kay “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” you’re on the farm, it seems like Jean, Alan, Melvin, Roger, Daryl, and “The Farmer’s Daughter,” with you’re busy all the time.” Dean, Colleen, and Doug. Loretta Young.) It’s a simple statement that The two have known each other Like their parents before them, speaks volumes of a time when since they were children, having the couple took to farming, pur- an abundance of responsibilities both been born and reared in Sha- chasing their own farm on which and far fewer distractions resulted ron. they reared their 10 children. When a clearer focus on what was truly “We were neighbors; we lived asked to share a happy memory, it important. If anyone doubts this, not too far apart,” Helen said. “We was impossible for Helen to grasp just ask Steve and Helen’s children, both lived on farms. Steve is 95, onto just one. The life they led--on grandchildren or great-grandchil- and I’ll be 93 in March.” a farm that they rarely left except dren—any of the 107 of them. Considering that they’ve known to visit relatives--represents the -- Dave Myers Helen and Steve Eck La Crosse PSR students celebrate the birth of our Savior St. Michael’s La Crosse PSR (Parish School of Religion) students and teachers presented their reenactment of the Christmas Story on Dec. 21. The local Knights of Columbus provided hot chocolate and cook- ies for everyone after the performance. Baby Jesus was played by Isaac Pechanec, one month old son of Mark and Chelsea Pechanec of La Crosse. Santa made a visit both during and after the pre- sentation.

Father Theobald Hattrup, OFM, Windthorst native, dies ather Theobald Hattrup, OFM, a parish Benedict’s College in Atchison, where he New Mexico, Missouri and Kentucky. Fvocation from Immaculate Heart of received his bachelor’s degree. Due to declining health, he ministered Mary Parish, Windthorst, died Jan. 1, 2017, In 1950, he joined the Order of Francis- in semi-retirement before formally retiring at St. Margaret Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. He cans Minor, St. John the Baptist Province to Mercy Franciscan Terrace in Cincinnati was 88 years old. in Cinninnati. He entered the Franciscan in 2000. He moved to St. Margaret Hall The Mass of Christian Burial was cele- novitiate at St. Anthony Friary and received in 2013 when Mercy Franciscan Terrace brated at St. Clement Church in Cincinnati. the religious name Theobald. He professed closed. Burial was in the friars’ plot at St. Mary first vows in 1951, and was ordained a priest Father Theobald leaves his Franciscan Cemetery in St. Bernard, Ohio. on June 13, 1956. friar brothers in the St. John the Baptist Baptized Anthony Henry, Father Theo- Father Theobald, “Ted” as he was known, Province and his brother Vernon, his sisters bald was one of six children born to Leo served as an associate pastor and hospital Leona Naab, Evelyn Burris, Sister Marilyn and Anna (Lampe) Hattrup. He gradu- chaplain in Peoria, Ill., Wichita, Kans., Cin- Hattrup, OSB, and nephews, nieces and ated from Windthorst High School and St. cinnati, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, cousins.

Catholic Charities of SW Kansas Catholic Charities of SW Kansas in Dodge goods (toilet paper, paper towels); Cleaning City is in need of items for their non-food supplies (dish and laundry soap, brooms and needs items for their pantry such as: Hygiene supplies (toothpaste, mops). toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, For more information, call (620) 227-1562. non-food pantry razors, feminine hygiene items, etc.); Paper Page 8 January 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Scouti ng Quest Feb. 17-19 Pastoral Ministry Formation he Catholic Committ ee on Scouti ng for the Diocese of Dodge City The Church through the Centuries Tinvites all Catholic Boy and Girl Scouts age 11 and older in southwest Kansas to QUEST 2017 – Feb. 17-19, at Dodge City Community spring 2017, Core Course: THeO 2023 College. Theology of the Church Throughout the three-day camp the Scouts will parti cipate in vari- Course Descripti on: A study of the nature of the Church as it has been understood through the ous workshops relati ng to the Catholic religious emblems program centuries. for their age, enjoy many fun acti viti es, grow in their faith, hear The course begins with the New Testament, progresses through the Fathers and Mothers of the speakers and make friends with other Catholic scouts from across Church, examines the ecclesiology of Vati can II and concludes with a study of post-Vati can II. the diocese. instructor: Trish Keller Speakers for QUEST 2017 Trish Keller (left ) was born and grew up in St. Louis, Mo, and include Sister Angela Erevia, is a 24-year resident of Garden City. She has a Master’s Degree Director of Hispanic Minis- in Literature from Fort Hays State University and a Master’s of try for the Diocese of Dodge Theological Studies Degree from Newman University. She teaches City, and Val Hernandez II, English compositi on at Garden City Community College. A member Youth Minister for St. Dominic of St. Dominic Parish, she teaches religious educati on, volunteers Church, Garden City. Both in various ways, and taught Theology of the Church in Spring 2013. presenters will challenge the Dates: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 18, 25 scouts to think about their vo- Saturday Mornings: 8 a.m. – 12 noon cati on in life and how God can The cost is $150, which does not include the book or $5 han- be a part of it if they let Him. dling fee. The highlight of the week- For more informati on, contact Coleen Stein, [email protected], end will be Sunday at 10 a.m. or (620) 227-1538. with the closing Mass and awards ceremony presided by the Most Rev. Ronald M. Gilmore, Bishop Emeritus of Dodge City. A QUEST 2017 brochure with registrati on form was mailed to all Music in Ministry the Girl and Boy Scout troops and Venture crews within the Diocese of Dodge City the fi rst week of January. spring 2017 THeO 4881 This informati on is also available on the Diocese website. Visit Music and Liturgy www.dcdiocese.org/youth and look for QUEST 2017 Registrati on (one hour electi ve) Form. Please note the early bird registrati on is Feb. 6. he class focuses on basic precepts of celebrati ng the Eu- For additi onal informati on about the QUEST 2017 retreat or the Tcharisti c Liturgy within the parish, including principles for Catholic emblems available to Cubs, Boys and Girl Scouts, contact liturgical preparati on and music selecti on. Dave Geist, Committ ee Chairperson at (620) 430-2123. Att enti on is given to the Liturgical Documents that guide liturgical ministries, preparati on that invites parti cipati on of assembly/congregati on, and spirituality for liturgical musicians and ministers. This course may be used as one of the electi ves to Gerard Chiusano obtain the Diocesan Certi fi cati on in Liturgical Minis- try. Class Times: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15; Wednesday evenings - 6 to 9 p.m. When it comes to your to-do list, Locati on: Interacti ve Television Sites throughout Dodge City and Salina Diocese Cost: put your future first. 1 hour course for credit - $50.00 1 hour course for personal enrichment - $25.00 *price quotes do not include books Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s Gerard Chiusano, Lead Presenter, is a graduate of Father Frank Coady best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Julliard and the Manhatt an School of Music. Gerard is currently pastoral associate for music and Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. liturgical formati on at The Catholic Community of St. Joseph in North Plainfi eld, New Jersey. A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to Other PMF instructors include: face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and Father Frank Coady, Presenter, is the coordinati ng instructor for the PMF Program for Liturgical Minis- develop strategies to help keep your finances in line try focus area. with your short- and long-term goals. Father Frank is the pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Manhatt an, KS and Director of the Offi ces of Liturgy, Deacons, and Lay Ministry Formati on of the To find out how to get your financial goals Diocese of Salina. on track, call or visit today. Father robert schremmer, Coordinati ng Instruc- Father robert schremmer tor, is the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Jim Armatys Lloyd Davis, CFP® of the Diocese of Dodge City, Pastor of St. Andrew, Todd J Armatys Wright and Sacramental Minister for St. Joseph, For additi onal informati on, Financial Advisor Financial Advisor contact Coleen stein, cstein@ . . Greensburg. 1904 Broadway 210 E Frontview Suite B dcdiocese.org, or (620) 227-1538. Great Bend, KS 67530 Dodge City, KS 67801 1-888-825-0651 620-793-5481 620-225-0651 1-800-432-8249 Church in Partnership The Diocese of Dodge City and Newman University collaborate through Church in Partnership to provide pastoral ministry formati on, access to Catholic higher R.T. McElreath, educati on, and other formati on programs. Church in Partnership uses an Interacti ve Television Network (ITV) to facilitate AAMS® communicati on across the 23,054 square mile territory of Southwest Kansas. Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC These 10 sites are located throughout the diocese in Dodge City, Garden City, . 103 West 6th Great Bend, Liberal, Ness City, Pratt , Scott City, Sharon, Syracuse, and Ulysses with Scott City, KS 67871 the central network bridge at Newman University in Wichita. The ITV network 1-800-632-3188620-872-3188 provides state-of-the-art, two-way audio and video connecti vity among the sites. The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 15, 2017 Page 9 Pearl Harbor priest identiﬁ ed 75 years later By JOsePH PrOneCHen He never got out. college. His grandmother told him to play ti ves that they identi fi ed Father Schmitt ’s ubuque, Iowa, Nati onal Catho- The heroic priest was among 429 checkers with Father Al in the evening. remains. The Sloans were overjoyed. lic Register - When Archbishop sailors and Marines who died aboard They would play for at least two hours. This was not the fi rst ti me the Navy DMichael Jackels (former bishop the Oklahoma — one of the two ships “I always looked up to him. He gave had come to town. In 1944, the Navy of Wichita) lift ed the chalice during the losing the most men at Pearl Harbor. He a good example,” Stammeyer recalled. presented the Archdiocese of Dubuque consecrati on at a memorial Mass on Oct. was also the fi rst Catholic chaplain — in Stammeyer himself went to seminary in with a 24-inch-tall crucifi x made from 8 in Dubuque, Iowa, many hearts were fact, the fi rst of any chaplain — to die in Milwaukee before going “into the service the Oklahoma’s teakwood deck, with the fi lled with emoti on. World War II. because Uncle Sam called me.” He en- corpus of Christ shaped from the ship’s It was the fi rst ti me this chalice had Now, in ti me for the 75th anniversary tered in the Navy in 1942. metal in honor of Chaplain Schmitt . been used since the 7 a.m. Mass aboard of Pearl Harbor, he came home to where All of these years later, Stammeyer The Witness, the Catholic weekly in the batt leship USS Oklahoma docked in he grew up and where he has never been sti ll has vivid memories of Father Al. “He Dubuque, carried a Dec. 14, 1944, front- Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. forgott en. was a kind of a mentor, as far as I was page arti cle on the presentati on by the The chalice belonged to Navy chaplain Hometown Priest concerned,” he said. “I looked up to him. chief of chaplains, 8th Naval district, who Father Aloysius Schmitt . The Mass at n Oct. 5, Father Schmitt ’s fl ag- He had a real smile on his face and was a recalled Father Al’s “zeal in the service Christ the King Chapel at Loras College Odraped coffi n arrived for a memorial friend to all people.” of others, coupled with a sincere and was being held in memory of this heroic Mass at his home parish, St. Luke Church another Generati on winning personality.” Menti oning his chaplain, who died saving others during in St. Lucas, a two-hour drive from loan, himself a graduate of Loras, college mott o — Pro Deo et Patria (“For the att ack on Pearl Harbor. Dubuque. Snever met his great-uncle, but heard God and Country”) — he added, “When Aft er 75 years, his remains were fi nally Born on Dec. 4, 1909, he grew up the much about him from the family. he realized the hour had come for him to identi fi ed this year and brought back to youngest of 10 children in a farm fam- “I was fortunate enough to know the follow in the footsteps of his Master, he Iowa for burial in Christ the King Chapel. ily in the rural community and att ended sister who was closest to him age-wise might well hold his head high, as he went “It was an amazing gift to receive from Catholic schools. Aft er graduati ng from — Sister Germaine Schmitt — who was forward a worthy bearer of the mott o of that chalice,” said concelebrant Father the alma mater.” Daniel Mode, director of plans and op- Conti nuous remembrance erati ons for the Chief of Chaplains Offi ce hen Christ the King Chapel was of the Navy. “That chalice was found Wdedicated in Father Schmitt ’s hon- 16-18 months later, when they raised the or in 1947, both Cardinal Samuel Stritch Oklahoma from Pearl Harbor.” of Chicago and Admiral Chester Nimitz, Father Mode, author of “The Grunt Pa- commander of the U.S. Pacifi c Fleet dur- dre” about Servant of God Father Vincent ing World War II, were there. Robert Capodanno, spott ed the sacred A display added in the chapel contains vessel in the case at Christ the King several of Father Schmitt ’s personal ef- Chapel displaying Father Schmitt ’s eff ects fects that were recovered from the Okla- before the memorial Mass and asked if it homa, plus other items like his medals could be used. and a rosary made from the ship’s wood. “That actually set the tone for the ser- The personal items include his chalice vice,” said Father Schmitt ’s grandnephew and prayer book; the ribbon, sti ll in place, Steve Sloan. Aft er the Mass, the casket held in place prayers for the following with Father Schmitt ’s remains was taken day, Dec. 8, which would have been the outside for full military honors and then sixth anniversary of his ordinati on. interred in the chapel, which was built in As a Loras undergraduate walking into 1946-47 and dedicated to him. No one the chapel, Father Kyle Digmann always has ever forgott en what their graduate saw those mementos. Today, he is pastor and Iowa’s nati ve son did that Dec. 7 so Father aloysius schmitt died saving others while on board the Uss Oklahoma of Christ Our Hope Cluster of parishes, long ago. during the att ack on Pearl Harbor. which includes St. Luke’s. “Everybody 75 years ago knows about Father S. He is part of the ather Schmitt had just fi nished cel- Loras College, then called Columbia Col- a Franciscan sister and would spend history around here.” Febrati ng the 7 a.m. Mass when the lege, he studied for the priesthood in holidays with us growing up,” Sloan And that history was made more poi- fi rst wave of Japanese planes swooped Rome and was ordained on the Solemni- explained. “Not a holiday passed when gnant with the memorial Mass. into the harbor at 7:48 a.m. They hit the ty of the Immaculate Concepti on, Dec. 8, we didn’t have a discussion about Father “It was indeed an honor to represent Oklahoma with eight torpedoes, then 1935. In 1939, his archbishop permitt ed Al in our household. It was a common the chaplain corps at that funeral,” Fa- later a ninth. The commanding offi cer him to enlist as a Navy chaplain. discussion.” ther Mode said while looking at a photo reported the initi al fi ve explosions hap- Father Schmitt ’s nephew Del Schmitt , Sloan recalled how Sister Germaine of himself by Father Al’s casket. pened within about 70 seconds — and now 82 years old, was only 5 the last would always say, “We knew what he “It truly made me realize that the within eight to 10 minutes, the ship rap- ti me he saw his uncle. “It was hard on my did, but when he left that porthole and sacrifi ce he made 75 years ago never idly rolled over about 135 degrees. dad and the family,” he said, when they said, ‘I’m going to check on some other dissipated. It’s linked to Christ’s sacrifi ce; During those franti c minutes, as men learned of the death of “Father Al,” as he men and bless them,’ we don’t know it’s eternal. Even 75 years later, it has the scrambled to escape the capsizing ship, was aff ecti onately known. “People who what happened to him.” same awe. That was an amazing witness, 32-year-old Father Schmitt began push- knew him said he was a great guy. Every- Sloan added, “I look forward to the not only to what Chaplain Schmitt was, ing men through a small porthole to body liked him. Now, there’s sati sfacti on day when I have the opportunity to talk but the essence of what sacrifi ce is.” safety. One was sailor Bob Burns. they did bring him back.” to Father Al and ask him what really did Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of Interviewed years ago for a documen- Schmitt and his brother and sister pre- happen that day.” the Archdiocese for the Military Services, tary called “For God and Country,” Burns sented “the gift s for the Mass,” he said of Finally an identi ﬁ cati on concelebrated the memorial Mass. He vividly remembered that Father Schmitt the special Mass. ork on the ship aft er the att ack told the Register that Father Schmitt ’s “recognized my voice and said, ‘Over Another lifelong St. Luke parishioner, Wuncovered the remains of the 429 witness conti nues to reverberate: “The here!’ There were two gentleman top- Leander Stammeyer, led the Rosary at killed on the Oklahoma, but only a small burial of the earthly remains of Father side pulling, and he was pushing people the Oct. 8 Mass and also prayed an Our number could be identi fi ed. Att empts Al Schmitt , whose heroism is so typi- through — he pushed me out.” Burns Father and Hail Mary in German “to show over the years failed to identi fy about cal of Catholic chaplains’ commitment had served at Mass that morning. how he [Father Al] learned the Rosary at 388 men. They were reburied in Honolu- to be men for others, reminds us of his “He was one of the fi nest men I had his mother’s knee.” lu in 1950. Then came DNA identi fi cati on valor immediately aft er the att ack on ever known,” Burns said of the chaplain. Stammeyer, a spry 95-year-old, re- and the U.S. Department of Defense’s Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. Just like the “It was an honor knowing him.” members Father Schmitt well. “I served determinati on to return as many as pos- Lord, whom he loved and served, Father Once Chaplain Schmitt got the 12 out at his fi rst Mass when he was ordained,” sible to their families. Schmitt gave up his life, so that others safely, the dozen men tried pulling him he said. “I played checkers with him Sloan explained that a forensic gene- might live. I pray that his selfl essness through the porthole. He was partly when I was a litt le boy, and he was 10 alogist working for the department used might inspire all people to imitate his through when he heard men behind him years older than me.” mitochondrial DNA, a stronger form from concern for others and his commitment and insisted the freed men push him During vacati ons from school, Stam- the female side of the family tree, for to life.” back into the ship so that he could help meyer stayed with his grandmother in the identi fi cati on. In September, military Reprinted with permission from the the trapped men. St. Lucas, and Father Al was home from representati ves came to Iowa to tell rela- Nati onal Catholic Register. Page 10 January 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Viene, el resplandor, y se va iene, el resplandor, y se va. sus mandatos, ese es un menti roso y la verdad Nos recuerda que Cristo nació para salvarnos V El resplandor de la Navidad todavía es- no está en él. Y Juan una vez más: Si alguien de nuestros pecados, y que este será el trabajo taba sobre nosotros, cuando empezamos a ver piensa que está en la luz mientras odia a su de toda una vida para ti y para mí. Nos recu- otras cosas. Vimos al primer márti r, Esteban, hermano, esta aun en las ti nieblas. erda las tantas maneras en las que nos enga- herido por odio, postrado entre las piedras. Esta es la Liturgia trabajando sobre ñamos, y como cambian de forma cuando las Vimos a los niños inocentes, muertos por el nosotros de una manera muy sutil. Con descubrimos. Nos recuerda que la palabra de miedo de Herodes, sus madres llenas de dolor. ternura, pero firme, su toque nos despierta. Gabriel a María era una” palabra en espera:” El resplandor de la Navidad todavía estaba La mayoría de nosotros, se pasa la Navidad espero su ‘si’, aun cuando espera nuestro ‘si’ sobre nosotros, cuando empezamos a escuchar durmiendo. Solamente siguiendo las formali- ahora. La Liturgia insiste que vemos todo el otras palabras. Escuchamos la primera carta dades y costumbres. La verdadera Navidad panorama cuando vemos al pequeño en el de Juan: Si decimos que no tenemos pecado, nos escapa, ya no escuchamos su voz, ya no pesebre. nos estamos engañando a nosotros mismos, y nos mueve sus retos. Viene y se va, el resplandor, pero (gracias + rOnaLD M. GiLMOre la verdad no está en nosotros. Y Juan otra vez: La Liturgia se asegura que no se nos pasen a la Liturgia) puede, y de hecho lo hace… se Obispo Emeritus de Si alguien dice: Yo lo conozco, pero no guarda las cosas con más substancia de la Navidad. queda… de alguna manera. Dodge City Pastoral Ministry Formation

THeO 4881 Discípulos THeO 2023 Teología de la iglesia Misioneros vamos verde (Cuidando el Medio ambiente) instructor: Dr. Valenti n Ekiaka Nzai Fechas: Enero 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, instructor: Hermana Angela Erevia Mar. 12, 19, 26; Domingos de 3:00 – 6:30 Fechas: Febrero 22; Marzo 8, 15 y 29 PM Miércoles de 6:00 – 9:00 PM Descripción del Curso: Un estudio de la Descripción del Curso: Los estudiantes naturaleza de la Iglesia como se ha enten- estudiarán y se familiarizán sobre las dido por medio de los siglos. afi rmaciones y los desafí os de los docu- El curso comienza con el Nuevo Testa- mentos del Papa Francisco: La Alegría mento, progresa por medio de los Padres de del Evangelio (Evangelii Gaudium) y la Iglesia, examina la eclesiología del Vati - Sobre el Cuidado de la Casa Común cano II y concluye con un estudio después (Laudato Si’). del Vati cano II. La Hermana Angela es una Misionera El Dr. Valenti n Ekiaka Nzai se graduó de la Catequista de la Divina Providencia y Universidad de Lincoln, Nebraska (Doctor en Dr. valenti n ekiaka nzai ti ene más de sesenta años de experien- Hermana angela erevia, MCDP Educación). Ha trabajado como profesor de cia en el ministerio pastoral al nivel par- maestría en Educación Religiosa de la primaria y profesor universitario en África; roquial, diocesano, regional e internacio- Universidad de Santo Tomás, Houston, El Caribe; México y Estados Unidos. Actu- nal. Ella ti ene su bachillerato en Estudios TX. Ha recibido muchos reconocimientos almente, es profesor asociado en MACC en Religiosos de la Universidad de Nuestra por sus escritos para la preparación y la San Antonio, TX. Señora del Lago, San Antonio, TX, y su celebración de los quince años. Para mas informacion contacte Coleen stein, [email protected]. 32 millones de internautas siguen al Papa en Twitt er VATICANO (ACI) - Ya son más de usuarios, e italiano con 4,1 millones 32 millones de personas las que de seguidores. Como curiosidad, siguen al Papa Francisco a través de cabe señalar que la cuenta en su cuenta de Twitt er, @Ponti fex, latí n ti ene 738.000 personas como que desde el 12 de diciembre ti ene seguidores. ya 4 años en funcionamiento. La acti vidad del Papa Francisco Estos 32 millones son el total de en la red social de los 140 carac- los seguidores de las cuentas del teres se arti cula por medio de 9 Santo Padre en diferentes idiomas. perfi les en nueve idiomas: español, En este senti do, el perfi l del Papa inglés, italiano, francés, portugués, con mayor número de seguidores alemán, polaco, árabe y latí n. cuenta de su predecesor y le dio es el de lengua española (@ La cuenta del Papa @Ponti fex un nuevo impulso. Su primer Ponti fex_es), con 12,5 millones de se inauguró en diciembre de 2012, tuit después de su elección fue: usuarios, es decir, cuatro de cada durante el ponti fi cado de Benedicto “Queridos amigos, les doy las diez seguidores del total. XVI. En octubre de 2013, menos de gracias de corazón y les ruego Los siguientes perfi les del Santo un año después, ya había alcanzado que sigan rezando por mí”. Aparentemente tengo dos de todo, Padre más populares son el de 10 millones de seguidores. excepto calcetines. lengua inglesa con 10,2 millones de El Papa Francisco heredó la

Sesiones de conscienti zación Sabado, Enero 28, 2017 No permita que el juego Si usted, o alguien a quien usted con- a asisti r a las sesiones de conscienti zación Hora: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 te destruya. oce ha sido vícti ma de abuso sexual por de Proteger a los Niños de Dios. p.m. algún clérigo, o cualquier empleado de la Estas sesiones de conscienti zación están Salon Parroquial de Diócesis de Dodge City, por favor comu- Línea de Ayuda para el Juego disponibles en ambos inglés y español. Son Santa Maria nicarse con el Sister Dave Snapp, Fitness conducidos por gente de nuestra Diócesis 510 N. 12th Problemáti co Línea de Ayuda Review Administrator: (620) 225-5051, especialmente entrenadas como facilitado- Garden City, KS 67846 para el Juego Problemáti co o (620)225-2412, o al correo electrónico res. Las sesiones se publicarán en las par- [email protected]. Conserva siempre roquias, escuelas, el períodico Southwest Persona de contacto: su derecho de comunicarse directamente Kansas Register y la página electrónica de Hector Rivera (620)276- 800.522.4700 a Social Relief Services, 1-800-922-4453. la Diócesis. www.dcdiocese.org/protect- 2716 ksgamblinghelp.com La Diócesis requiere a todos los emplea- ingchildren. Facilitadora: Norma dos y voluntarios que trabajan con menores Alvarez The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 15, 2017 Page 11 María nos ayuda a compartir a semana pasada termi- puede Jesús ayudarnos a con- nos ayude a comparti r”. Lnamos con alegría nuestro ocer a María, su mamá? Santa Al empezar el año 2017, ti empo de Navidad. Ahora Teresa de Calcuta escribe: pidamos a nuestro Salvador estamos celebrando el ti empo “¡Cuántas cosas podemos Jesús que nos ayude a conocer ordinario, que es muy extraor- aprender de la Virgen! . . . a María. Ella, como nosotros, dinario porque Dios está con Pidan a Jesús que los ayude a está recibiendo muchas cruces, nosotros, ¡Emanuel! María personalizar su amor a María, alegrías y tristezas de la vida. está con nosotros también. para ser fuentes de alegría, Nuestra Madre Santí sima en- Los ti empos de Adviento y como Él; para estar más cerca ti ende. Que María nos ayude Navidad están llenos de fi estas de ella, como Él; para com- a comparti r esta vida, mientras marianas. Al regresar al ti em- parti r con ella todo, hasta la nos preparamos para una vida po ordinario, nos relacionamos cruz. Cada uno de nosotros eterna con Dios, los santos y + JOHn B. BrUnGarDT con nuestra Santa Madre, que debe llevar su propia cruz; es nuestros seres queridos. Jesús Obispo de Dodge City crió a Jesús en la “ordinar- nuestro signo de pertenencia a nos dará su gracia: ¡Él nos ama iedad” de Nazaret. ¿Cómo Cristo. Necesitamos que María tanto!

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os estudiantes del sexto, Lsépti mo, y octavo grado de la escuela Católica del Sa- grado Corazón de la Catedral en Dodge City recaudaron $6,933.44 para carteleras de Pro-vida a lo largo de américa que serán colocadas en todo el estado de Kansas. Dirigidos por el maestro Tony Frasco, los estudiantes tuvi- eron ventas de repostería, lavado de carros, chocolate caliente, y otras ideas creati - vas para recaudar fondos.

Papa Francisco: Los Reyes Magos representan a todos los que buscan a Dios iudad del Vati cano, 6 de enero (CNA / EWTN En su homilía en la Basílica de San Pedro, el CNews) - El Papa Francisco, este viernes, en la Fi- Papa Francisco explicó cómo este “santo anhelo” esta de la Epifanía, dijo que los Magos no son sólo de Dios está presente en los corazones de los hombres que buscaron y adoraron al Niño-Cristo creyentes porque sabemos que el Evangelio no es hace mucho ti empo. Representan un corazón sólo algo del pasado, sino que también está aquí inquieto, todo el mundo buscando a Dios. y ahora. Los corazones de los Reyes Magos “estaban Y este anhelo de Dios es lo que ayuda a man- abiertos al horizonte y podían ver lo que los cielos tenernos alerta ante las pruebas y mantener la fe, les mostraban, porque estaban guiados por una incluso entre los “profetas de la condenación” y inquietud interior”, dijo el 6 de enero. “Estaban las personas y cosas que tratan de “empobrecer” abiertos a algo nuevo”. nuestras vidas, dijo el Papa. “Los Magos personifi can así a todos los que “Ese anhelo manti ene la esperanza viva en la creen, a los que anhelan a Dios, que anhelan su comunidad de creyentes, la cual de semana en hogar, su patria celesti al”. semana sigue invocando: ‘Ven, Señor Jesús’”.

Envíe una carta de apoyo a nuestros seminaristas ¿Estas siendo llamado? hora que están en su sCHneiDer, Deacon Jacob 1300 S. Steele St. Aúlti mo año de estudio, (Theology IV) Denver, CO 80210 La verdad de Dios es más los diáconos Schneider y St. John Vianney Parish: Prince of Peace, emocionante que lo que po- Brantley han expresado lo Theological Seminary Great Bend damos entender. Es el camino significativo que es para 1300 S. Steele St. a todas las cosas maravillosas ellos haber recibido sus car- Denver, CO 80210 FrieB, eric y buenas en la vida, las cosas tas de apoyo a través de los Parish: St. Ann, Olmitz (College Freshman) que Dios quiere que tengas. años. Por favor, conti núen Concepti on Seminary Col- ¡Es también el camino hacia la enviando sus cartas, tam- sTanG, John lege mayor libertad que existe! Jesús bién a nuestros más nue- (Pre-Theology I) P.O. Box 502 dijo a sus primeros discípulos: M. Brantley J. Schneider J. Stang vos seminaristas, para que St. John Vianney Concepti on, MO 64433 “¡No tengáis miedo!” ¡Así que sepan que están orando Theological Seminary Parish: St. Ann, Olmitz no tengáis miedo! por ellos. 1300 S. Steele St. ¡Sé valiente! Si ti enes pregun- Denver, CO 80210 HernanDeZ, esteban tas, pide la ayuda de tu pastor u BranTLey, Deacon Mark Parish: Prince of Peace, (Language Culture Church otros sacerdotes que puedan ser (Theology IV) Great Bend Program) tu amigo y una fuente de inspi- Pope St. John XXIII Concepti on Seminary Col- ración para ti . Estarán contentos Nati onal Seminary HaBasH, austi n lege P.O. Box 502 de poder ayudarle durante tu 558 South Avenue (Spirituality Year) Concepti on, MO 64433 viaje. Weston, MA 02493-2699 St. John Vianney Parish: COLG, Dodge City a. Habash e. Freib e. Hernandez Parish: COLG, Dodge City Theological Seminary Page 12 January 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

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Patricia Barrett, 78, of Sacred Heart Parish, Larned, Nadya Martinez and Tanya Williams; sons, Pedro died Dec. 12, 2016. She graduated from Kinsley High N. Ramirez, Ramiro Lozano III, Raul Lozano; 13 Help Wanted School. She then attended the St. Rose Dominican grandchildren; brother, Juan Zamarripa Jr.; sister, Coordinator of Religious Education School of Nursing in Great Bend where she earned Rosemary Yzaguirre; niece, Diana Garza, McAllen; Sacred Heart of Jesus, Larned, KS her RN degree. Survivors include sons, Kevin, Steve, and a great niece and nephew. David, and Jeff; daughter, Jody Ary. Father Warren Lawrence F. “Larry” Weiser, 97, of Prince of Peace The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) shall be respon- Stecklein presided. Parish at St. Patrick Church, Great Bend, died Jan. 4, sible for the faith formation for children in grades Pre K – 12, Margaret Kirmer, 86, of St. John the Baptist Par- 2017. He was a decorated World War II combat vet- including sacramental preparation, to be carried out according ish, Spearville, died Dec. 14. She married Harold eran, serving in the Pacific Theater and was involved to the catechetical norms of the Diocese of Dodge City and the “Bus” Kirmer on Feb. 22, 1949. Bus preceded her in the liberation of the Philippine Islands in 1945. religious education program description of Sacred Heart parish. in death on April 23, 2009. Margaret enjoyed work- He returned home and married Leona Victoria Beck The CRE shall also provide oversight of all summer programs. The ing at The Spearville News in the compilation area May 5, 1947, at Great Bend. She passed away July CRE will be accountable to the PSR Commission and Pastor. of their printing services. Margaret is survived by 14, 2011, after 64 years of marriage. After returning Sacred Heart religious education program is a family cateche- her five children: Kevin Kirmer, Gail Kirmer, Kurt home from military service, he and brothers Bernard sis program involving the registered children of the parish and Kirmer, Gwen Kulbiski, and Mary Lou Azeltine; nine and Clem founded Weiser Brothers Grocery in Great their parents. The CRE will work closely with the Adult Religious grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Father Bend. Weiser later owned and operated Weiser’s Formation Commission programs to involve parents in adult John Forkuoh presided. Gamble Store in Great Bend for 25 years. He was a education programs. Amber Lynn Adams, 36, of St. Anthony Parish, member of the Knights of Columbus Council #862. Primary responsibilities include the Parish School of Religion Fowler, died Dec. 18, 2016. She was a special needs Survivors include three daughters, Connie Weiser, (grades pre K-12), catechist formation, and PSR teacher certi- teacher for the Minneola School District, where she Linda Barnes, and Patricia Harbaugh; three sons, fication. Responsibilities also include sacramental preparation also served as an assistant volleyball coach, and a Don, Michael, and Kent Weiser; one brother, Al programs and collaboration with the youth minister. We are cheerleading sponsor. She is survived by a daughter, Weiser; three sisters, Mary Ann Wassinger, Trudie seeking an energetic individual who will work closely with the PSR Nadia Adams; a stepdaughter, Alayna Adams; her Sturdy, and Kathleen “Katie” Reif; 16 grandchildren; Commission, pastor, staff, and parish volunteers in the continued parents, Tom and Debbie Mantzey; a brother, Bran- 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- formation and implementation of parish religious education. don Mantzey; uncles Mark Bartezko and Al Bartezko; children. Father Don Bedore presided. This is a part time, 20 hours/wk during school season, less dur- and several nieces and nephews. Laura (Janie) Benish, 63, of St. John the Baptist ing summer months, “salaried” position. The candidate must be Frances Servantes, 92, of St. Mary Parish, Garden Parish, Spearville, died Jan. 6, 2017. She was a a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic City, died Dec. 15, 2016. Frances attended school retired Optometrist Assistant. Survivors include Church. in Hutchinson and worked at the egg plant during son, John; daughter, Jeaneice Looney; three broth- For a full list of responsibilities or to submit a Résumé please World War II. In 1944 she moved to Garden City. ers, Preston Graham, Richard Graham, and Willie contact the parish office at: After her husband died, she joined the Green Thumb Graham; three sisters, Ada Turley, Eva Smith and Program and was placed at the Community Daycare Sara Ann Graham; eight grandchildren; and four Sacred Heart Center where she stayed for many years taking care great-grandchildren. Father Eric Awuah-Gyamfi 1111 State Street of children. Survivors include two daughters, Rita presided. Larned, KS 67550-2157 Rojas and Virginia Marez; one son, Joseph A. Servan- Georgine Weber, 68, of St. John the Apostle Par- [email protected] tez; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; ish, Stafford, died Jan. 5, 2017. She is survived by her Phone: 620.285.2035 and three great-great-grandchildren. Father Charles children, Eddie Weber, Rose Herrman, Lori Blasi, and Fax: 620.285.3025 Seiwert presided. Katty Borror; sisters, Jayrena Bes- James Joseph Leon, 59, of Prince of Peace Parish hears, Gina Beshears and Jeanette Jan. 15 deadline! at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, died Dec. 25, 2016. Osage; brothers, Larry Beshears, Leon was a clerk at Walmart. Survivors include Ralph Beshears and Randy Bes- two brothers, John and Phillip; three sisters, Maria hears; and several grandchildren Leeper, Anita Leon, and Rose Trantham; 21 nieces and great-grandchildren. and nephews, and 36 great-nieces and nephews. William K. “Bill” McCoy, 86, Father Ted Stoecklein presided. of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Robert Eugene Haberman, 70, of Prince of Peace Patrick Church, Great Bend, died For High School and College Age Parish at St. Patrick Church, Great Bend, died Dec. Jan. 6, 2017. McCoy managed 18, 2016. He was a client of Sunflower Diversified Burke’s Shoe Store and later Services. Survivors include his mother, Mary T. owned and operated McCoy’s Haberman; two brothers, Bill and Joseph; several Shoe Store. He was a member of nieces and nephews, including Shelly Arnberger and the Knights of Columbus Council Wendy Lockwood; and caretaker Lisa Sterba and #862. Survivors include his wife, the rest of the Sunflower staff. Father Don Bedore Betty McCoy; one son, Matt presided. McCoy; one daughter, Marisa David G. Zamarripa, 64, of St. John the Evangelist Thierd; three grandchildren; two Parish, Hoisington, died Dec. 30, 2016. Zamarripa great-grandchildren; and many served in the United States Army from 1972 to nieces and nephews. Father Don 1978. He is survived by his wife, Irene; daughters, Bedore presided. Dress Warmly for the March and Rally! Scripture Readings Sunday, Jan. 15 3:13-19 9:1-22\Mark 16:15-18 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6\First Saturday, Jan. 21; Saint Thursday, Jan. 26; Donations are welcome to cover additional costs Corinthians 1:1-3\John Agnes, virgin and martyr Saints Timothy and Titus, 1:29-34 Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14/ bishops Day of Prayer • Activity • Public Witness to the Value of Every Human Life Monday, Jan. 16 Mark 3:20-21 Hebrews 10:19-25\Mark Hebrews 5:1-10\Mark Sunday, Jan. 22 4:21-25 2:18-22 Isaiah 8:23--9:3\First Friday, Jan. 27 Tuesday, Jan. 17; Saint Corinthians 1:10-13, Hebrews 10:32-39\Mark Anthony, abbot 17\Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:26-34 Adults 19 and over must be compliant with our Diocesan Safe Environment Policy -- Hebrews 6:10-20/Mark 4:12-17 Saturday, Jan. 28; Saint www.dcdiocese.org/safe-environment/policy-code-requirements 2:23-28 or Matthew Monday, Jan. 23 Thomas Aquinas, priest 19:16-26 Hebrews 9:15, 24-28\ and doctor Wednesday, Jan. 18 Mark 3:22-30 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19/ Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17\ Tuesday, Jan. 24; Saint Mark 4:35-41 Mark 3:1-6 Francis de Sales, bishop Sunday, Jan. 29 Thursday, Jan. 19 and doctor Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13\ Hebrews 7:25--8:6\Mark Hebrews 10:1-10/Mark First Corinthians 1:26-31\ Checks should be submitted by Jan. 15, 2007 made payable to the 3:7-12 3:31-35 Matthew 5:1-12 Diocese of Dodge City and mailed to: Gayla Kirmer, Catholic Diocese of Friday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 25 Dodge City, P.O. 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PrIeStS on tHe PraIrIe Hoefer Father Austi n Herrmann, CPPS Stained Glass • Restoration of Antique Stained Died January 18, 2007 and Painted Glass ather Herrmann was born Aug. Butte and Fayette. In 1974, he • Custom Designed of New F9, 1922 in the Sts. Peter and became pastor at St. Frances of Stained Glass Windows Paul sett lement north of Kinsley. Rome at Holly, Colo. Customer Care and He was named for Father Austi n Father Herrmann began 12 Hull, the fi rst resident pastor of consecutive years of service in Quality Craftsmanship the parish. In 1940 he joined the the Dodge City diocese in 1980. Society of the Precious Blood. He He served at St. Anthony, Lakin 1-800-663-8020 was ordained May 16, 1948, by (1980-85); St. Raphael, Syracuse, 910 S. Main • South Hutchinson the Most Rev. Joseph Marling, with St. Bernadette, Johnson Visit our website; View our job sites C.PP.S., bishop of Jeff erson City, (1985-1990); and was senior www.hoeferstainedglass.com Mo., at St. Charles Seminary, priest in residence at Our Lady Carthagena, Ohio. of Guadalupe, Dodge City (1990- He served as an assistant pas- 92). This assignment included tor at three parishes: St. Francis, parish work and visitations to Jefferson City, Mo., (1948-53); the hospital and rest homes in St. Mary, Garden City, (1953- Dodge City. 58); and St. Bridget, Xenia, Ohio, His remaining assignments were (1958-65). in Linton, N.Dak., and Coleman, Father austi n Herrmann, In 1965 Father Herrmann be- Tex. He reti red from acti ve min- CPPS came a member of the Kansas istry and moved to Kinsley where 18, 2007. Father Aloys Ebach, City Province. He served in North he assisted at St. Nicholas Parish. vice provincial of the Kansas Dakota (1965- 74) at St. Michael, He moved to the St. Charles Cen- City Province, celebrated the Emmons County; St. Joseph, Kill- ter in Carthagena in 2005. funeral Mass. Burial was in the deer, with the missions in Grassy Father Herrmann died Jan. community cemetery.

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