A tribute to Monsignor Thomas Dempsey - childhood, O rdination, Priesthood, Pastor . . .

Regular Mass Holy Infant Church Schedule 627 Dennison Drive, Ballwin MO 63021-4898 Sunday Obligation Rectory: (636) 227-7440 FAX (636) 227-4548 Saturday: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Website: www.holyinfantballwin.org Vol. 7, No. 2 Spring 2011 10:15 a.m. and noon Pastoral Staff MY LEGACY FOR YOU, “TO LOOK BEYOND ONESELF Weekday Masses Msgr. Thomas J. Dempsey ...... Pastor Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. and Father Timothy L. Bannes ...... Associate Pastor AND SERVE OTHERS.” 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. Father Christopher Dunlap...... Associate Pastor By JoAnn Dinkelkamp We lay people are always years later and followed him into the priesthood with his Holy Day Masses Deacon Kenneth Clemens . . . . Permanent Deacon curious about “the calling” Ordination in 1964. th Please check the bulletin or Rectory Office Hours to the Priesthood. As a child, Father Mark Ebert had no Upon graduation from the 8 grade, young Tom im- call the rectory to check doubt that he would enter the mediately entered the St. Louis times for Holy Day Masses. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. priesthood. Father Tim Bannes Preparatory Seminary and then Closed for lunch from noon -1 p.m. experienced repeated moments of Cardinal Glennon College before Perpetual Eucharistic “God’s persistence” but he thought entering Kenrick Seminary. His Adoration Ministry to the Homebound he wanted to be an accountant. It Ordination into the Sacred Priest- 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please call the rectory if you are ill at home or in the hospital or was not until he attended the 1999 hood was April 7, 1962 with his Enter the chapel through the nursing facility and would like Communion brought to you. Volun- visit of Pope John Paul II in St. first assignment as Associate Pas- main lobby. teers also are available to help in other ways. Louis and then in 2000 traveled to tor to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Medjugorje, the Holy Land and June 1962 to June 1963 at which Rome - when he finally accepted time he was assigned as full-time that he was “being called.” Father teacher at Duchesne High School Chris Dunlap likewise had no idea in St. Charles until 1981. Aside of his call to the priesthood before from regularly teaching Religion, the Papal visit in 1999. he also coached the Duchesne photo by Don Dinkelkamp This may be similar to the ca- Soccer team. He boasted of one reers that we lay people follow into Monsignor explains, “On one hand . . . .” season when they were unde- adulthood. How many of us knew feated. During this period, he as children that we wanted to be “whatever we are to- lived and served as priest at the following parishes: day?” Our Monsignor Tom Dempsey knew as a small child St. Monica, Creve Coeur - June 1963 to June 1976 that he would one day be a priest. He played “church” St. Patrick, Wentzville - June 1976 to December 1976 and was always the priest while his younger brother Jack St. Peters, St. Charles - December 1976 to June 1981 would perform as his server. St. Dismas, Florissant - June 1981 to October 1981 Monsignor Dempsey was born to Vera and Thomas J.

Dempsey, September 8, 1936 and was schooled at Holy It was at this time that he was assigned as Pastor of

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middle name is Jefferson and he said he would never give came to us at Holy Infant in Ballwin.

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By Mary Ellen Bourneuf . Fonts to be filled. There are sacristans who do these tasks faithfully. It takes many parishioners to assist our priests with Joan’s list of duties is long and detailed, but her first the Mass every week. They are the altar servers, Eucha- responsibility is to see that all arrangements are ready for ristic Ministers, readers, ushers, and choir members. We Mass each day. Her weekday begins with setting-up for see them in their ministries and appreciate their service to the 8:00 AM Mass – Monday through Saturday. Tuesday our parish community. through Friday, the students attend this Mass during the Now you might be wondering how the Sacristan Min- school year. The 6:00 AM Mass is set-up by volunteers istry relates to our Mass and services. The role of sacris- who attend that Mass every day. “Set-up” means every- tan, according to the Webster Dictionary, is the “custodian thing is ready on the altar – books, lit candles, vessels, for the vessels, vestments, etc. used in church services” etc. Hosts and wine are measured according to attendance and in the Catholic Church, it pertains to the Mass. In at each Mass and placed on the gift table. The sacristan this ministry the work is “behind the scenes” so to speak. cleans up after Mass and checks to see if anything needs Under the capable leadership of Joan Morelli, a select cleaning or replacing. Soiled purificators go into boxes group of thirty women and men assist her in the many that are picked up by volunteers. There are lists and things needed for the Mass and services. You are proba- schedules in the sacristy cabinets for the weekend masses bly aware of most of this without realizing the time and and Joan keeps them current. She picks up the hosts from effort involved. One important task has seventeen volun- the Passionist Monastery weekly and orders the wine. teers who launder the used purificators with specific in- Before she leaves each morning, she gathers a bundle structions to remove the sacred stains in a certain way. of albs and altar cloths to launder or to be mended at The process is lengthy but when they are finished these home. It’s important to keep up with these because there cloths are white again and folded for the next Mass. The might be a funeral or two next week and extra Masses same reverent care is used with the vessels that also come scheduled. Special seasons such as Holy Week and Easter in contact with the Eucharist. and Christmas have different routines to follow. With There are other tasks that must be done continually. patience, reverence and love for her work, Joan is follow- One is keeping the missalettes in order in the pews of the ing her commitment to Our Lord as any loyal and faithful church and chapel. There are always candles to be sacristan would do. changed and chapel materials organized and Holy Water You might see some of the volunteers when they are working in the church or chapel. It’s necessary to keep the house of Our Lord looking its best and they feel hon- t “He has been a ored to do this as part of their ministry. great example in If you would like to join the Sacristan Ministry, please my life and he is call Joan Morelli, (636) 273-5008. a great shepherd to his people.” Mary Hutson

left: Thomas Joseph Dempsey; First Holy Communion. Photo submitted from photo by Don Dinkelkamp Father Dempsey’s per- sonal album. Isaiah Valdenbella, Marlow and Marlena at the St. Pat’s celebration, 2011. PAGE 10 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 3 (Continued from page 555 . . . The Way, The Truth and The Light . . . ) t “I have been blessed to work with such a simply said, “It’s a pretty tall order wonderful, compassionate pastor, whose pri- asking a priest not to do his job.” In mary concern is caring for his many parishion- that moment, I saw things in a differ- ers.” Beata Gordon ent light. What Father told us made me uncomfortable, but it was true. Delicious casseroles are provided on scheduled days Just having Russell baptized would each month to the St. Patrick Center. We have a service- not give us or him a true faith life. giving Confirmation program and our Youth program Father may be blunt, but his honesty provides aid such as their trip to after the photo by Don Dinkelkamp set in motion my entire Catholic Katrina devastation. The Habitat for Humanity assists faith, and that has become the very Monsignor explains, “But on the other hand . . “ those in need of permanent shelter. The whole parish is core of who I am. focused on doing for others. The next week I signed up for (Continued from page 111 . . . Look Beyond Oneself . . . ) On the other hand, he said he failed in the area of lit- R.C.I.A and became Catholic the great Associate Pastors throughout these years and Sister urgy to convince people to stay to the end of Mass. He following spring. I was drawn into photo by Don Dinkelkamp Rosario and the school parish community are terrific. tried but it didn’t take and he is deeply disturbed that he the parish doing CRHP, helping at Deacon Ken Clemens has made the PSR move forward hasn’t made his message of the Eucharist clear enough to above: St. Pat’s Day celebration, 2011; Ernie Doorack and Doris Freeman the St. Patrick’s celebration and par- make people want to stay until enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage. with new and different inno- ticipating in Bible study. As I be- vations. The students have the Priest has left the church came heavily involved with Holy not just learned the book but and the recessional hymn has Infant, I felt a calling to help the t “It is so much fun to cook for are experiencing the Stations concluded. Holy Infant Youth Group ministry. someone who enjoys everything of the Cross, the Eucharist, We are going to miss Mon- The Youth Group has taught me so in the dishes.” and Christianity in general. signor Dempsey when he re- much about my faith and relation- Mary Schlemeier Patricia Foley started great tires. He plans to do some ship with God. The group is like an programs with the Stephen traveling and also spend time extended RCIA, where I’m learning Ministry, That Man Is You and at his home in Bonne Terre, about the Catechism and real truths broke new ground with the Missouri playing his favorite about the teachings. Each week, we Confirmation and RCIA pro- photo by Don Dinkelkamp game, golf. He says he hits read and discuss the Scripture that grams. Mary Pancella with around a hundred in eighteen will be read the next Sunday. Now, music and liturgy and Mark Monsignor shares, “And to make just one more holes – on a good day. He en- above: Tom (age 4) and brother, when I am at Mass on Sunday, I feel Pilkenton with the youth are point here . . . . “ joys watching the sun set on Jack (age 2). Photo submitted more connected with the Scripture from Father Dempsey’s personal exemplary! Rob Meinberg Lac Carmel while cherishing readings. The teens always make it album. and his staff are why our buildings are so clean and invit- the beauty of nature. In his retirement he will serve as a fun, and they know how to make me ing. The whole staff is very supportive. Beata Gordon retired Priest in Residence. laugh. To see the faith that they have CORRECTION: “Mike Kelly Bas- and our office staff are very efficient and he says he has The announcement of his new assignment will be at an age when I had none, is inspir- ketball Tournament” – January 2011 been well fed by the Rectory Staff. made in June 2011 when his replacement to Holy Infant ing and humbling. issue of Words and Works. “There is one As for the parishioners, he has had great cooperation will also be named. Monsignor Thomas Dempsey, we During this journey to the Catho- statement in the article that I wanted – no one says “No” to anything he asks. This is a mid- wish you a long and happy retirement. lic Church, I have found that it’s not above: Mother Dempsey with her dle-class community with people who work hard as servers. Photo submitted from Fa- to clarify. Proceeds from the Mike just going to church; it’s the Catholic church people and good stewards using their talents as ther Dempsey’s personal album. Kelly Basketball Tournament did, in- sense of community that I fell in gifts for the Church. deed, benefit my children, but after the t “ He’s a priest’s priest and an incredible man. love with as a child. Being open to He sees his chief accomplishment at Holy Infant as third tournament Bill Fechter and I the people and experiences that God getting our parish to look outside of itself. He is proud I just enjoy hanging out with him. I feel so t “Thanks, Monsignor, for be- decided to give all future proceeds to has put in my life, not to just have of the tithing program for the poor as it is not just about lucky to have been assigned here with him. I’ve ing such a kind and gentle Pas- fun, but to challenge me, and hold other families from Holy Infant that money, but serving. We provide and serve meals to the never told him this, but he is one of my heroes. tor allowing a brand new priest me accountable in my Catholic suffered tragic losses as we did.” homeless at Sts. Peter and Paul. St. Vincent DePaul vol- One of the things I’ll miss most: 5:00 p.m. and a to get his feet wet.” faith. (Beverly Kelly, Lauren, Nick and unteers visit people at their homes and many parishioners dry Rob Roy. Want to borrow my hat? I know Fr. Tim Bannes Megan Kelly) volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) Thrift Store. you want to.” Father Chris Dunlap PAGE 4 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 9

What a Good Neighbor is Called to Do! Healing and Peace, in Times of Sorrow and Tragedy With Deacon Jim Powers By Gloria Rohrer Who would have thought that a cancelled ski trip for the Holy Infant Youth Group would result in spiritual renewal, By Deacon Jim Powers his father’s ways and squandered his inheritance. Jesus hard work and caring acts for someone else? repeatedly called people to repent, and offered forgive- With the ski trip cancelled, Mark Pilkenton, Director Last month there was a 9.0 ness to all who turned to him. of Youth Ministry for Holy Infant, suggested that the Submitted photo magnitude earthquake in Japan. How about you? All of us are sinners. All of us teens from the parish might feel good accomplishing This was followed by a tsunami have had pain, suffering and tragedy in our lives. Yours service for others in New Orleans!! The teens agreed and a meltdown at a nuclear plant. Glen Beck suggested may have been the untimely death of a loved one, a seri- and with anticipation plans for the service trip were im- that God was using these disasters to send a message that ous health problem, marital infidelity, unemployment or plemented. “maybe we should stop doing” things that violate the ten financial difficulty. Despite all your prayers, your chil-

The pilgrims traveled commandments dren may be suffering, or on the wrong path. Your heart The New Orleans Pilgrims included: to New Orleans between Last year Rush Limbaugh suggested that the vol- may be wounded and broken. Do you sometimes ask ADULTS - Fr. Tim Bannes, Seminarian submitted photo canic eruptions in Iceland were God’s reaction to the pas- yourself, “Is God punishing me because of my sin?” Do Christmas and New Brian Fallon, Holy Infant Youth Director, sage of universal health care in the United States. Pat you say to yourself, “Maybe I deserve the bad things that Year's Day. They stayed Mark Pilkenton. Kelly Armstrong, Ben in a dorm-style building Harris, Dale Husenica, Mike Lanemann, the exterior paint job, the look on the woman's Robertson claimed that the earthquake in Haiti was God’s have happened to me,” or “Maybe God just doesn’t love just outside New Or- Annie McAlevey, Renea Raible, Joe face was pure joy and happiness. righteous judgment because Haiti’s people swore a pact to me.”? leans, . The Raible, Brian Straub and Mike Winkler. Every evening Mass was celebrated and the devil. Louis Farrakhan stated the Jesus is speaking directly to you when he says, daily schedule for the TEENS - Natalie Abbenhaus, Joel Beal, then the teens dove right into the retreat was “God’s way of punishing America for its warmonger- “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I teens included an early Ryan Bernard, Erin Brennan, Drake theme, Our Vocations. Every individual has a ing and racism.” Jerry Falwell said that “AIDS is not just will give you rest (Mathew 11:28).” He is speaking to morning breakfast at Cantu, Sarah Christman, Alexandria vocation to serve God with his or her life. God’s punishment for homosexuals; it is God’s punish- you when he says, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Clemens, Jackie Drury, Lauren Ficker, 6:30 AM, followed by How we do that is up to us. Fr. Bannes and ment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.” me and drink (John 7:37).” God is speaking to you when Timothy Gant, Austin Hakim, Addie Har- service work from 8:30 seminarian Brian Fallon spoke of the vocation Are these people right? Is this how God works? he says, “For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the ris, Andrea Heinemann, Amy Husenica, Most people would agree that there is sin in the world, sorrowing (Jeremiah 31:25).” If you are burdened, turn to AM to 4 PM, dinner at 5 Isabelle Laposha, Sarah Lowery, Abby of religious life and priesthood. Ben Harris sometimes really bad sin. How does God react to that him. Come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. No mat- PM, Mass at 7 PM, a MacDonald, Stephen Malek, Grace Pros- and Renea Raible lead a night focusing on the retreat immediately fol- peri, Austin Raible, Mikaela Rygelski, vocation of marriage. Brian Straub, Kelly sin? At times God is very clear and direct in how he re- ter your sin, no matter your pain, this is God’s promise to lowing Mass and then Michelle Scheu, Carrie Scofield, Jordyn Armstrong and Mark Pilkenton spoke of vo- acts to sin. After their sin, Adam and Eve were banished each of us, “I will bring to it health and healing, and I will free time until lights Smith, Michael Winkeler and Sam cations as a daily decision to serve God in from the Garden of Eden and death entered the world heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of were out at 12:30 AM!! Winkeler. whatever it is we do. (Genesis 3:23). In the time of Noah, God sent the waters peace and truth (Jeremiah 33:6).” The first day was Mark plans to do more service trips in the of the flood because of “man’s wickedness on earth spent sightseeing throughout downtown New Orleans. near future. All of the teens of our parish should consider (Genesis 6:5) .” When Abraham was unable to find ten Temperatures at the beginning of the week were in the being a part of this amazing and God-filled ministry as innocent men, God destroyed the towns of Sodom and Note from the Editor: 40’s, quite unusual for New Orleans, but by the end of the bonds built between the teens and the adults are life- Gomorrah because their sins were “too grave (Genesis The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Satur- the week, temperatures rose into the 60’s and 70’s. changing and faith-forming. 18:20).” Are our sins today any different than the sins of day; 3:30 to 4:00 pm and 5:00 to 5:30 pm. During New Orleans, still trying to recover from Hurricane the people of ancient times? Lent, confessions will be heard Saturday, April 16 Jesus addressed this very question of punishment Katrina in 2005, has areas that have been totally re- t “While Monsignor Dempsey is himself very easy between 11 am and 4 pm. Our priests also will hear a for sin. Pilate had killed some Galileans during a worship confession “by appointment.” Call the Rectory 636- claimed, but many areas throughout the city are still dev- to approach, he always enjoys catching me off- service. Jesus asked, “Do you think that because these 227-7440. astated. New Orleans residents submitted an application guard with an unannounced visit to my office and Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners in writing to the Archdiocese, which in turn reviewed the his quick sense of humor. I will especially miss his than all other Galileans?” A tower collapsed in Siloam applicants who were most needy, regardless of religion. “theological discussion” with the first and second and killed eighteen people. Jesus asked, “Do you think Teens from Holy Infant were blessed enough to meet grade students at their liturgies. Even I couldn’t they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in several of the residents they served. The most memora- answer some of his questions (although the stu- t “Did you know that Monsignor’s nickname Jerusalem?” Jesus forgave the sin of the woman caught ble one for Mark was an elderly woman at his worksite. dents always seem well able for them) ! May God when he was going to school was “Spider”!?! She insisted her house be painted pink with turquoise in adultery (John 8:11). He forgave those who crucified hold you in the palm of His hand, Monsignor Anonymous trim around the windows and doors. Upon completion of him (Luke 23:34). In Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son a Dempsey.” Sister Rosario father forgave and welcomed home the son who rejected PAGE 8 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 5

TEENS SPEAK! By Julie Phillips With Pam Miller The Way . . . The Truth . . . And The Light thoughts. Our second enemy is our Teens Speak! . . . . an By Kelly Armstrong With Pam Miller addition to the quarterly newsletter. own sin. When we sin, we allow Sa- This month meet: tan to triumph over God in our lives. When I was a child, I had a best friend ing a baby, and we were thrilled. It’s funny how mother- Satan and sin alone are our enemies: named Melissa, and her family was hood changes you right from the start, because I immedi- Name: Julie Phillips they alone should we fight. Catholic. My family wasn’t religious, ately felt in my soul that my child needed to be raised in Words and Works is a quarterly Age: 18 We must remember that other and did not practice any particular relig- the Catholic community that I fell in love with as a publication of Holy Infant Par- High school attending: people are not our enemies. Other ion. On most Saturday nights, I spent child. ish, informing parishioners of Cor Jesu Academy people – from frenemies and unfair the night at her house, so on Sundays I With maturity comes perspective, and at that point, I events and activities of interest bosses to abortionists and heretics – would go to Mass with her family. came to realize that the transformation I saw in my father to the parish, with a further are people we need to love and help, I can remember many times as a was due to his faith in God, and his involvement with the goal of fostering unity within the Church and drawing all not fight. Instead, we should focus child, when I would ask my mother if I could be Catho- Catholic Church. This, along with my childhood roots of

together into a closer warmer on fighting Satan and overcoming lic, and she would respond with a firm, “No.” During the deep affection for the Catholic faith, made me feel

Church family. our personal sin. In 1884, Pope Leo holidays, I would put my shoe out for St. Nick and find clearly that God was calling me home to His Church.

http://www.holyinfantballwin.org XIII received a vision of the spiritual it empty in the morning. I certainly wasn’t scarred for After our son was born, we wanted to have him bap- th warfare of the 20 century which life by these experiences. In fact, I now look back on tized in the Catholic Church, but we were not Catholic Editor prompted him to write the Prayer to them and laugh as I realize just how desperately I wanted yet. So, as if God was playing tricks on us, we tried to do Pam Miller St. Michael. This prayer calls upon to be a part of the Catholic community of faith and things the right way, but ended up showing up at the bap- (314) 498-6730 St. Michael and God to help us resist friendship. tismal class on the wrong day, at the wrong time and in [email protected] submitted photo Satan and sin. In 1994, Pope John Unfortunately, as it tends to do, adolescence soon the wrong place . . . or so we thought. But, it turns out, it

Paul II urged Catholics to “not to kicked in, and my friendship with Melissa waned, as did wasn’t wrong at all. God had a different plan for us that We all certainly love our drama. Photographer forget it and to recite it to obtain help my Mass attendance. Unbeknownst to me, my father evening, and it was for us to meet Father Joe TV drama, friend drama, work Don Dinkelkamp in the battle against the forces of became a Catholic during that time. I noticed in him a Welschmeyer, who helped me set my heart straight. drama, family drama… the list goes (636) 391-0031 darkness and against the spirit of this change of peace, calm and serenity, but I was so swept So, let me set the awkward mood for you. Here Bill on and on! I believe that most people [email protected] world.” up in my own teenage drama that I didn’t think much of and I sat, by ourselves, in Father Joe’s living room. He have a natural tendency to want to This Lent, let us try praying the it. asked us to start with the “Our Father.” I stumbled “find an enemy”. How often do you Writers Prayer to Saint Michael to remind us At 16, I met my husband Bill, and meeting him gave through it, and Bill only knew two words – “Our” and see friends teaming up against Mary Ellen Bourneuf of our real enemies and focus on me a strong desire for normalcy and calm in my life. We “Father.” The rest of the night was a blur of nerves, friends instead of talking it out? [email protected] faithfully overcoming them. were young and in love, and got married at 19. Within a knowing that our ducks were clearly not in a row. I re- Adults are guilty too – employees few months of our wedding, we found out we were hav- member he called us out for only being half-committed often battle each other instead of JoAnn Dinkelkamp Saint Michael the Archangel, to the idea of Catholicism, and told us how im- working toward a common solution. defend us in battle. [email protected] portant it is to give our family a Christian foun- The problem with our human Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. dation. He gave us pamphlets on praying to- Kathie Hanneke “enemies” is that they distract us May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; gether, and the importance of having a God- [email protected] from our real enemies. We only have and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly centered family. I felt insulted by what he told two real enemies in this life, and nei- Host - me. I thought “How dare he tell me what we Gloria Rohrer ther is another human being. Our by the Divine Power of God - should be doing?! At least I am having my [email protected] first enemy is Satan. Jesus warned cast into hell, satan and all the evil spir- its, baby baptized.” us, “Do not be afraid of those who who roam throughout the world seeking The next day, I called my mom to complain Mary Jane Zust kill the body but cannot kill the soul; the ruin of souls. about Father Joe and she suggested that I call a [email protected] rather, be afraid of the one who can Amen. family friend, Gene, who was pivotal in my destroy both soul and body in Ge- father’s conversion. Gene let me vent to him henna” (Matt 10:28). We should not Look for the online ver- The Words and Works staff welcomes for more than 20 minutes about how right I be embarrassed or afraid to admit high school teens to share personal - spiri- sion of this newsletter, above: Father Dempsey with his parents and brother, Jack, who was, and how mean Father Joe was. Gene that Satan is real. We should only be tual experiences with the Holy Infant coming soon to an Community. Please forward your contri- served as a Sub-Deacon at his first Mass. Jack was a student at embarrassed and afraid when we let (e)mailbox near you ! bution for consideration to Kenrick Seminary at this time. Photo submitted from Father (Continued on page 101010)10 ))) him control our actions and [email protected] Dempsey’s personal album. PAGE 6 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 7

Holy Week at Holy Infant "Thank the Lord it is over - We thank you God!" proud of the fact that it represents t “As a retired photographer, I Holy Thursday input from all members of the didn’t know I wanted to be a 8 am – Morning Prayer Service school community. Parents and stu- photographer again, until Fr. (No 6 and 8 am Mass today.) dents were surveyed, focus groups were conducted and every faculty Dempsey put me to work.” 7 pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Don Dinkelkamp and staff member participated on at photo by Don Dinkelkamp least one of the area committees! In fact, three of our students contrib- tivities, classroom decor, schedul- above: Audience enjoys Irish Dancing Good Friday ing, and student work.” In the at the St. Pat’s Day celebration, uted a prayer, a picture and an essay 8 am – Morning Prayer Service 2011. to the report. It is truly “the story” words of the Visiting Team, “You have every right to be proud of your (No 6 and 8 am Mass today.) photo by Don Dinkelkamp of Holy Infant School. The second 1 pm – Holy Infant School’s 8 th ADDITIONAL COMMENT: Could component of the evaluation process school community as you pursue You Not Watch One Hour With Me? By Sr. Rosario Delaney your educational dreams and aim to Grade Passion Play (church) above: Thomas Dempsey — stu- is conducted by a Visiting Team of January issue of Words and Works: Our achieve excellence. You are Alive 3 pm – Way of the Cross dent. Photo submitted from Fa- Holy Infant School is accredited principals and educators from Arch- story said that before the tabernacle was in Christ!” It is my great privilege 4 pm – Men’s Club showing of ther Dempsey’s personal album. by the Missouri Nonpublic Schools diocesan schools. After reading the put in the church, “The focus of our devo- entire report and analyzing each to share these comments with you “The Passion” Movie (lower cafe- Accrediting Association, which is a tions and spiritual life had to be there member of the National Federation section, our team of six visitors and, as always, I thank you for your teria) t “Congratulations on re- [in the chapel] in the presence of of Nonpublic Schools Accrediting spent two days at Holy Infant on continued support of Holy Infant tirement from administra- the Blessed Sacrament.” To clarify: the 7:30 pm – The Lord’s Passion Associations. In order to maintain February 16 and 17. They cele- School. tion. Thanks for all your focus of our devotions and spiritual life accreditation every year, Holy Infant brated the all-school liturgy with the kindness to me when I was (as well as our physical life) outside of School must adhere to a number of students, interviewed administra- there. You certainly fell all Mass is indeed Jesus in the tabernacle. Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil stringent standards. tors, teachers, staff, and parents, and over yourself – and me – to But, during the Mass, our focus is on His sacrifice taking place at that One accreditation standard in- visited the classrooms, recess, and 8 am – Morning Prayer Service take care of us. All the (No 6 and 8 am Mass today.) time. The best prayer that exists is the volves participation in a School Im- lunch. At the conclusion of the Lord’s best.” visit, the team shared their evalua- 7:30 pm – Easter Vigil Mass Mass, even if the tabernacle is not pre- provement Process that is overseen Father Mark Ebert sent in the room. Outside the Mass, our by the Archdiocesan Catholic Edu- tion in a written document presented focus is still on Jesus, Who is present cation Office. The process consists to Monsignor Dempsey and me. with us in a marvelous way in the taber- of a lengthy and comprehensive We enjoy tremendous parish sup- Easter Sunday nacle. (Mary Sturm) self-study, the results of which are port for our school, for which we The following Masses will be cele- published in the School Improve- are very grateful. All members of the school community endeavor to brated: 6 am, 7:30 am, 9 am, t “ Besides teaching me to ap- ment Process Report. After identi- fying strengths and opportunities for be good stewards of that support 10:30 am and Noon. preciate a good Rob Roy – dry growth, a three to five year Plan for and to provide outstanding Catholic above: Father with Archbishop Carl- with a few olives – Demps Improvement is constructed. The education to our students, teaching son when he visited Holy Infant in taught me to approach each MARK YOUR CALENDAR Holy Infant School community as Jesus did – in faith, with love and 2010. Photo by Don Dinkelkamp. person with the utmost care started this portion of the evaluation respect. I hope that parishioners are “Holy Infant Rummage Rampage” and respect. Like our Good during the 2009-10 school year and gratified to learn that the Visiting Shepherd, he cares so deeply completed the written report in Team’s final report was a remark- June 17, 18, and 19. Watch the t “Always ready to serve and fo- for people and always finds the January 2011. able commendation of our school in Sunday bulletin for details and cused on the gospel – Gritty yet goodness in all people and the The report is an in-depth study of all areas. I am particularly pleased donation dates. easy-going and kind – Tall and positive in situations. He is a three areas - Catholic Identity, Edu- to receive commendation for the sure of his mind. If there had man of tremendous faith and cational Issues, and Institutional school community on “…the perva- been a movie about Fr. Dempsey, right: Father Tom Dempsey at his zeal, with a great sense of hu- Issues – and the Plan for Improve- sive and ever-present Catholic Iden- it would have been a good John First Mass, blessing his parents. mor and a sparkle in his eye.” ment. The report is approximately tity throughout the school as ob- Wayne role.” Mary Pancella Photo submitted from Father Father William Vatterott 200 pages in length! I am very served in liturgical celebrations, ac- Dempsey’s personal album.