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CNS photo/Malacanang photo bureau handout via EPA Rain falls as Pope Francis walks past a statue of Mary and the Christ Child as he celebrates Mass adjacent to the airport in Tacloban, Philippines, Jan. 17. Philippine trip highlights pope’s tenacity, attention to details By Cindy Wooden rain — is not acceptable to Pope Francis if his appoint- Catholic News Service ment is with thousands or even millions of predomi- nantly poor people. ANILA, Philippines Then again, the clear yellow plastic poncho he donned (CNS) — New situa- over his chasuble for Mass Jan. 17 in Tacloban and again tions are opportunities Jan. 18 for his ride in a converted jeepney popemobile to learn new things, Jan. 18 in Manila made him “one of the people,” which even about the 78-year- they liked. On social media, he was dubbed “ponchifex,” old Pope Francis. a play on the formal Twitter title, “pontifex.” After two days of Pope Francis, the grandson of Italian immigrants, watching the pope te- takes a typically Italian approach to weather: It requires naciously keep his ap- protection. On sunny days in St. Peter’s Square, he urges pointments in the Philippines despite pouring rain Jan. — sometimes with an almost scolding look — parents CNS photo/Paul Haring 17-18, one lesson is that the papal wardrobe needs to be to put hats on their children. On cold days, he wears Pope Francis and Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila arrive Mexpanded to include rain gear. a long white overcoat and asks parents of the under- to celebrate Mass with bishops, priests and members of reli- A white umbrella — the usual Vatican response to a dressed where their children’s coats are. When a guard gious orders in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in drizzle — is not adequate. And canceling or moving an >> See “weather” on page 11 Manila, Philippines, Jan. 16. A huge crowd waited outside the event indoors — the usual Vatican response to a heavy cathedral to catch a glimpse of the pope.
Calling all Lenten dinners Father Gerard dies A full page of archdiocesan Lenten dinners will appear — all ready Father Gerard Senecal, OSB, died on Jan. 20 nearly a week after to be clipped and saved — in the Feb. 13 edition of The Leaven. No- he suffered a stroke. The funeral will be held Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. tices should be emailed to: [email protected]. The deadline is Vigils for the Dead will be on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Both are in the Feb. 5. Notices must be less than 40 words. Please do not include abbey church in Atchison. The Leaven will publish Father Gerard’s full menus. obituary in next week’s Leaven. 2 archbishop theleaven.com | january 23, 2015 january 23, 2015 | theleaven.com second front page 3
Life will be victorious It’s time for a new Pentecost in the Heartland making mentors wish everyone in the Archdiocese Spiritual mentorship graduates in high demand as third group forms could have had By Joe Bollig I [email protected] the opportunity to experience SEEK 2015, ANSAS CITY, a national conference for archbishop Kan. — The college students organized Joseph F. Naumann bad news: by the Fellowship of There ar- Catholic University Students en’t enough (FOCUS). of them. The SEEK 2015, attracting whom he is calling them good news: more than 9,500 participants, to befriend and eventually More of them took place in Nashville, become participants in a are on the way. Tennessee, during the first new Bible study group. These people in demand are certi- days of January. Curtis Martin has fied Catholic spiritual mentors. The founders of FOCUS instilled in the philosophy KThe second group (or cohort) of 68 are Curtis and Michaelann of FOCUS the principle of volunteers to complete the two-year Martin. Curtis was raised what he terms “spiritual program of formation and training to Catholic, but fell away from multiplication.” In other become spiritual mentors received Catholicism while in college, words, the FOCUS Bible their certificates from Archbishop Jo- becoming an evangelical studies are not intended to seph F. Naumann on Jan. 18 at Savior Christian. Eventually, be self-perpetuating support Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. rediscovering his Catholic groups for their original The Catholic Spiritual Mentor- faith, Curtis developed a members, but always to Photo courtesy of Father NicHOLAS Blaha ship program is a joint endeavor of burning desire not only to have this outward impulse Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann stands with some of the Kansas delegations at SEEK 2015. SEEK is a national conference the Apostles of the Interior Life and protect Catholic college to begin new groups that for college students organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. the archdiocesan-based Holy Family students from losing their are reaching more and more School of Faith. FOCUS was not just to faith, but to help young students. calendar Presbyteral Council meeting “There is a great demand for spiri- reinvigorate the church’s Catholics to become so FOCUS began in 1998 tual mentorship and spiritual direction presence on college ardent in their own love for at Benedictine College in archbishop Open house for clergy in general, but there are not many peo- campuses. It was not even Jesus and his church that Atchison. At the time, there ple available to do that,” said Sister Mi- just to rescue more young Naumann Jan. 28 they would be motivated were four missionaries chela Brugnoli, of the Apostles of the adults from losing their Jan. 23 Mass — St. Thomas Aquinas to evangelize other young working on this one college Interior Life. “We constantly have peo- faith during their college Board of directors meeting — High School, Overland Park people. campus. Today, there are ple asking us for spiritual mentorship.” years. An essential part of Mundelein Seminary, Chicago The basic model for more than 400 missionaries Mass and dinner with high The Apostles, however, do not have the mission of FOCUS is to FOCUS is to invite recent working on 100 campuses, Jan. 24 school administrators enough Sisters and Brothers to meet develop a group of young college graduates to donate including Harvard and the Catholic Charities Snow Ball the demand. Sister Susan Pieper, AVI, superior of the Apos- Catholics who will be Jan. 29 two years of their life to be University of California in It’s the same situation at Benedic- tles of the Interior Life, talks about the spiritual missionary disciples for the Jan. 25 Administrative Team meeting Catholic missionaries on Berkley. The first FOCUS tine College, said Brother Leven Har- mentorship program Jan. 15 before a special conference was held at rest of their lives. St. Michael School 125th anni- college campuses. FOCUS Clergy dinner — St. Benedict’s ton, a monk of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Mass at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, It is one of my earnest versary — Axtell missionaries are formed first Lake Perry with about 20 Abbey, Atchison Atchison. Kansas. desires to imitate what of all to participate in Mass participants. Now, only 17 Maryvale vespers and awards “My abbot asked me [to enter the FOCUS is doing on college daily and to spend at least years later, there were more ceremony Jan. 30 program] so I could do spiritual men- Cari Hillyer (in black), operations manager for campuses in our parishes. Support Our Seminarians ben- one hour in adoration before than 9,500 participants at torship on the campus with students,” the Holy Family School of Faith, prays during At every parish, there are a Jan. 26 efit dinner the Blessed Sacrament. In SEEK 2015, with the vast said Brother Leven. “We have more the Mass at Savior. number of those who attend Envisioning Team meeting prayer, they ask the Holy majority from secular students than we can help with spiritu- Mass on any given Sunday (Formulation of a 10-year vision archbishop Spirit to lead them to those college campuses across al direction. Abbot James asked me to grow and know the Lord more,” said who are just marginally for the archdiocese) with whom Jesus wants the United States, but some keleher have more formation so I could do that Pam. “In this day and time, to share engaged with the church. them to share the Gospel. even from Europe and Latin Mass — Hayden High School, work for the school.” [spiritual] gifts is a real privilege. To The overcrowded Masses at Jan. 17 FOCUS missionaries America. Topeka In recognition of this spiritual hun- learn and share felt like part of the call Christmas and Easter reveal Mass — St. Sebastian, Florida begin by befriending those By any measurement, this ger on the part of many people in the to grow [spiritually].” the potential of our parish “Trust One Greater” — Little that they discern Our Lord is extraordinary growth. archdiocese, Archbishop Naumann Spiritual mentorship can be de- communities. Monastery, Kansas City, Kansas Jan. 25 is calling them to evangelize. A significant number of Mass — St. Sebastian, Florida asked the Apostles of the Interior Life scribed as “spiritual accompaniment,” It is my desire to Eventually, they invite their the SEEK 2015 participants and the Holy Family School of Faith to said Sister Michela. It’s friendship with empower already active Jan. 27 new friends to join them in a were FOCUS missionaries, Focus groups for 10-year vision Jan. 30 design and implement a spiritual men- God and friendship with others. parishioners to reach out Catholic Bible study group. student leaders or FOCUS Support Our Seminarians dinner torship program. “You’re basically sharing [deep effectively to those who are The missionaries identify Bible study participants. The mentors — all volunteers — un- friendship] with God through your practicing the faith in a very one or two members of However, many were not dergo a two-year program of training own spiritual life of prayer and minimalistic manner. Like their Bible study whom directly involved with It looked like a tiny mustard in Kansas. I believe the and study that includes basic theology, Cari Hillyer, operations manager for growth,” said Pam. “You’re sharing sort the FOCUS missionaries, they recognize as having FOCUS, but were attracted seed, to borrow an image Lord wants a new burst spiritual formation, and discernment the Holy Family School of Faith. I had a great de- of a friendship, using the guidance of we need parishioners in a spiritual depth, as well to the conference by friends from Jesus. I was given the of evangelical energy to and practicum. The mentors are cer- The recently certified cohort was the Holy Spirit to be the true mentor. prayer asking Jesus: Lord, as the potential to become and classmates who are privilege to be the principal come forth from America’s tified upon completion of the program notable because it was the first to use sire to grow and We’re just opening up that friendship who are you asking me to leaders. The missionaries engaged with FOCUS. celebrant for the Epiphany Heartland. This new and are available through the School printed Spanish language materials, God provided us to the mentee.” befriend and lead to a closer invest a lot of time discipling It is not at all surprising Sunday Mass at SEEK 2015. outpouring of the Holy of Faith to offer their assistance to said Hillyer. A complete set of Spanish know the Lord more. The tuition for the Spiritual Men- relationship with you and these student leaders, that Curtis Martin is a Looking out at the 9,500- Spirit is not to be restricted people. language materials will be available for torship Program is $6,000 for the two your church? equipping them to draw consultant for the Vatican’s plus participants, I could not to college campuses, but is The 72 mentors of the first cohort the third cohort, which begins study In this day and time, to years, which includes the cost of in- others to Jesus and his bride, commission on the new This is already happening help but marvel at what that to penetrate the very core of “ struction, course materials, and room were certified in 2013, and the 68 men- and formation in May. in a very small way in a few the church. Eventually, evangelization. FOCUS tiny band of original FOCUS our Catholic community — tors of the second cohort were certified Pam and Randy Brown, members of share [spiritual] gifts is and board during weeklong residential of our parishes. Remember these student leaders begin represents Catholic missionaries at Benedictine our parishes. It is time for a on Jan. 18. Already, 50 members have Church of Nativity Parish in Leawood, sessions. how small FOCUS was a real privilege. to pray, asking the Lord to evangelization at its best. College had spawned. new Pentecost! been approved to join the third cohort, were among the married couples that There is no charge or cost to be when it began 17 years ago. help them to discern those Curtis Martin’s aim with FOCUS began right here which will be certified in January 2017. received certification. Pam Brown, a member of Church of mentored. There is room for approximately 30 “Pam became interested through For information about becoming a more people to join the group. School of Faith classes,” said Randy. Nativity Parish in Leawood mentor, go to the School of Faith web- The hunger for spiritual mentorship “She asked me if I would be interested. site at: www.schooloffaith.com. Center Stage Photography is such that all 72 members of the first I didn’t think I would, because I was For Pam, the reasons were to “grow If you want to be mentored, send an Mud Jacking cohort are fully occupied and are un- interested in learning primarily, but I and share.” email to: [email protected]. 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Sister Mary Marcella Father Bruce Swift, OSB Leila (Rahmoeller) and Lloyd Goll- hofer, Winninghoff, SCL ATCHISON — Father Bruce Swift, OSB, members died on Dec. 25, 2014, as he was preparing of Cor- LEAVENWORTH — Sister Mary Marcella Planting seeds from which vocations grow to join the monks in praying Morning Prayer pus Chris- Winninghoff, a Sister of Charity of Leaven- for Christmas. Ab- he church is more ti Parish, worth, died Jan. 5 at the motherhouse here. bot James Albers vibrant when every- Lawrence, She was 86. was able to admin- one fully lives his or received Frances Ann Win- ister the sacrament her vocation,” said a blessing ninghoff was born of the anointing of archdiocesan“T vocations director Fa- in honor of on March 8, 1928, in the sick as he was ther Scott Wallisch. “When we ask their 50th Butte, Montana, one surrounded by his God what he wants of us, and re- wedding anniversary from Msgr. Vince of three children of brothers in prayer. spond with our whole heart, we find Krische on Jan. 3. The couple was married Francis and Doro- Robert Lee Swift fulfillment, joy and peace.” by Father Thomas Donnelly at St. Agnes thy Grace Winning- was born on Dec. Church, Sarcoxie Prairie, Missouri, on Jan. hoff. She graduated Supported by the Archbishop’s 17, 1932, one of 23, 1965. They have one daughter, Mary Jo from Granite Coun- Call to Share, the vocations office triplet boys, to Wil- Reed, and three grandchildren. The couple ty Grade and High works to liam and Loretta will celebrate their anniversary with fami- School in Philips- promote Swift in Springfield, Missouri. He attended and nurture ly and friends on Jan. 31. burg, Montana. grade school and high school at St. Agnes She received a bachelor’s degree in nurs- vocations to in Springfield. In 1954, he graduated from Peggy (Reed) and Robert Haberkorn, ing education from Carroll College in Helena, the priest- St. Benedict’s College, Atchison, where he members Montana, and a bachelor’s in theology from hood, di- Leaven photo by Doug Hesse studied biology. He then entered the novi- of Sacred Saint Mary College, Leavenworth. She en- aconate and tiate of St. Benedict’s Abbey and received Heart-St. tered the religious community of the Sisters Open house religious Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann hosted an open house for permanent deacons, diaconate the religious name Bruce. He professed Joseph Par- of Charity of Leavenworth on Aug. 21, 1951, life. Before his first vows as a monk on July 11, 1955, ish, Topeka, and, as Sister Mary Marcella, made her pro- candidates and their spouses at his residence on Jan. 14. The archbishop gave his guests and his solemn vows on July 11, 1958. Af- programs Leaven file photo will cele- fession of vows on Aug. 22, 1953. a tour of his home, including the chapel, above. He also blessed an icon of St. Lawrence ter completing his studies for the priest- and plans can be created, a Gospel Father Scott Wallisch, archdiocesan vocations director, promotes vocations to religious life brate their After profession, Sister Mary Marcella that was given to the diaconate by an anonymous donor. Lawrence is the patron saint of hood at the abbey school of theology, he foundation is vital and essential to by showing “the beauty and joy of the priesthood.” 60th wed- worked at hospitals throughout the West deacons. was ordained on May 26, 1960. this work. ding anni- and Midwest, ministering in a variety of po- Father Bruce’s monastic life was punc- “When I go into parishes to preach Father Wallisch suggests that many the year. They provide resources, versary Jan. sitions. She also assisted at the Vietnamese tuated with a willing obedience to his su- about vocations, I try to show peo- young people get locked into a par- promote vocation clubs for students, 23 with Mass and a renewal of vows at Care Center in Chicago, helping Vietnamese periors. Despite having studied biology, ple the beauty and joy of the priest- ticular job or lifestyle, never really and support parish groups that pray St. Joseph Church. Their son, Father Tim people located in Chicago. Later she devot- the abbot asked him to study French. He hood,” said Father Wallisch. “This taking the time to discern how God and work for an increase in priestly Haberkorn, will be the celebrant. A family ed several years to parish ministry, including received a master’s degree in French from attracts young people as we plant might be calling them. and religious vocations. dinner will follow. The couple was mar- serving the Navajo Indians in New Mexico. Assumption College in Worcester, Massa- the seeds of a vocation. Then the “Part of my job is to encourage The vocations office is just one ried on Jan. 22, 1955, at St. Joseph. Their Believing deeply in the sanctity of life, chusetts, and spent four summers study- process of pursuing their vocation young people to interact with priests of the many archdiocesan agencies, three other sons are: Michael, Robert M., Sister Mary Marcella decided to risk arrest ing in France. and Sisters — to be open to God’s ministries and apostolates support- and Jon Christopher. A daughter, Diane, is out of the conviction that something more can really begin.” From 1960 to 1983, Father Bruce calling,” he said. “Often they are sur- ed by the Archbishop’s Call to Share. deceased. They have 12 grandchildren and needs to be done to bring the issue of abor- The vocations office relies on the served in many roles at Maur Hill Prep in prised as they sense a ‘tug’ at their The generosity of the people of eight great-grandchildren. They will travel tion to people’s attention. prayers and support of groups like Atchison. He taught English, drama, biolo- the Serra Club, the Knights of Co- hearts leading them to him.” northeast Kansas makes their work to Greece in September. In 1990, at the age of 62, Sister Mary Mar- gy, chemistry and French, and served in a cella was charged with trespassing, failure lumbus and parish vocation com- Father Wallisch, along with the possible. A gift — a simple act of variety of administrative roles. He would Bob and Rosemary (Schmertmann) to disperse and obstructing free movement mittees to help foster a spiritual life vocations office, coordinates re- love — will not be lost; it will impact return to teach religion in 1992-1993. Dougherty, mem- of a person in a public place in Los Angeles. and culture in the family that is open treats, days of prayer and recollec- the lives of young men and women Father Bruce became the postulant di- bers of Curé of Ars The charges stemmed from a nonviolent to priestly and religious vocations. tion, and other activities throughout seeking to draw closer to Jesus. rector in 1983 and, in 1984, he was assigned Parish, Leawood, civil disobedience protest sponsored by the the duties of vocation director as well. will celebrate their Southern California Operation Rescue, which Father Bruce served as pastor of Sa- 60th wedding an- took place in front of an abortion clinic. cred Heart in Conway, Missouri, and St. niversary on Jan. She was given the opportunity to choose William in Buffalo, Missouri, from 1993- 29. The couple probation under the conditions that she do 2000. During the Jubilee Year of 2000, was married on 200 hours of community service and, for Men Under Construction offers Lenten experience Father Bruce received permission to be a Jan. 29, 1955, at a period of 24 months, not pray, counsel, confessor at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls By Joe Bollig ognized by the St. Mary Church, protest or enter within 150 feet of an abor- New Eagle Scouts in Rome, where he heard confessions of [email protected] church as an au- Litchfield, Illinois. tion clinic. Sister Mary Marcella said she Five members of Troop 333 and St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood have earned pilgrims in English and French. thority on de- Their children are: found the conditions unconscionable and the rank of Eagle Scout. The boys were honored at a ceremony on Dec. 14, 2014. They are, He returned to the abbey to be the nov- VERLAND PARK — Do monology, exor- Kevin, Pat, Mike, chose to serve her 45-day sentence. She from left: Allen Bryant, Alex Groszek, Cole Lanning, Joe Rubalcava, and Zach Schieffer. For ice master, a position he held from 2001 you want an ooey-gooey, cisms, hauntings, Mary Ann Coomer, and Tim. They also have described her time of incarceration as an his Eagle project, Bryant built and installed park benches and mulch in the playground at until 2011. He also served as Catholic huggy-feely, candy-coated, demonic posses- 13 grandchildren. “eye-opening” experience. Regency by the Lake Park in Overland Park. Groszek’s Eagle project was to design and build chaplain to the prisoners at the state pen- hand-holding spiritual ex- sion and demonic a wooden fence for the Gillis Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The fence encloses the gar- itentiary in Lansing from 2001 until 2013. perience?O infestations. He den in the Gillis Growth Grove. For his Eagle project, Lanning created a nature trail through Then don’t go to Men Under Con- trains and assists New Anniversary policy brush and woods for the Wayside Waifs no-kill animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri. S ister S ienna R ohlfer, OSB struction 19 on Feb. 21 at the Church of priests in the Rite • The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th Rubalcava’s Eagle project was to design and build seven dog agility course obstacles at ATCHISON — Sister Sienna Rohlfer, 99, Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland of Exorcism. (Pa- notices. the Kansas City Animal Shelter to help keep dogs challenged and motivated. For his Eagle Scout earns Eagle a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. Scholas- Park. rental guidance is • Announcements are due eight days before project, Schieffer designed and built five wooden bookshelves for the Catholic Charities BUCYRUS — Michael Selenke, a mem- tica here, died Jan. Men Under Construction is for men Mike Aquilina, an Professional demon- Two-time Masters advised for young- the desired publication date. Caritas Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The shelves will be used to store and display items ber of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish 12 at the monastery. (and their sons) who want to get real award-winning au- ologist Adam Blai will World Champion Tan- er attendees, since • Announcements must be typed. for its annual Christmas shop. here, received his A great storyteller about themselves and God. these topics deal Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel rank of Eagle Scout thor of more than 40 talk about exorcism. dem surfer “Bear” and patient in suf- “This is not a ‘Kumbaya’ event,” ex- with the reality Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniver- on May 1, 2014. His books on Catholic his- He is recognized as an Woznick will speak at fering, Sister Sienna plained Phil Hernandez, a Men Under of Satan and evil.) saries; or send an email to: Todd@theleaven. Eagle Court of Hon- tory, doctrine and de- authority on demonol- Men Under Construc- com. Rohlfer remained Construction board member and orga- Blai will present a faithful to commu- or was held on Oct. votions is the keynote ogy, exorcisms, haunt- tion. He is a cast nizer. “This is for real men, with real non-sensational- nity prayer through- 12, 2014. speaker at Men Under ings and demonic pos- member of Fuel TV’s problems and needs, seeking real an- ized treatment of out her life. For his Eagle Construction 19. session. “Clean Break.” Spaghetti dinner to benefit Sister Sienna project, he created swers.” the subject. Rohlfer was born a database and an Men Under Construction is the Archbishop Jo- Sisters, Servants of Mary in Wien, Missouri, updated map for wildly successful annual one-day Lent- said Hernandez. seph F. Naumann KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A spaghetti din- to John and Anna the cemetery at en retreat conducted by the Kansas The reason why MUC is so success- will also speak and give the final bless- ner to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Nannemann Rohlfer, the second oldest of Queen of the Holy City Catholic Men’s Fellowship. Last ful is in large part because of the great ing. Mary is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, year, the event drew about 1,200 peo- speakers. This year is no exception. The doors open at 6:15 a.m., with seven children. After attending the Mount Michael Selenke Rosary Parish. He Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Academy for two years, she entered the also built and de- ple. It has drawn men and their sons The keynote speaker is Mike Aqui- Mass at 7 a.m., followed by a continen- Parish center here, located at 94th and Mount community in Atchison in 1933. She signed a glass-covered map board with from as far away as Wichita and Seda- lina, an award-winning author of more tal breakfast. State Ave. Donations are $8 for adults and made her monastic profession in 1934 and landscaping at the cemetery’s entrance. lia, Missouri. than 40 books on Catholic history, doc- The rest of the day will proceed $3 for children. The meal will include Ital- celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2009. She Some men who’ve never been to a trine and devotions. He is an expert on with times of praise and music, breaks, ian sausage and spaghetti, salad, bread, spent 50 years as a teacher in parish schools men’s conference like MUC might be the Fathers of the Church, a group of opportunities for the sacrament of rec- dessert and beverage. Carryout meals are in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. She a little leery about attending, not want- early successors to the Apostles. onciliation, and a special presentation available. The event will also feature a va- was also principal for 16 of those years. She ing a “huggy” event that focuses on The second speaker is “Bear” Woz- for youth. Lunch is included as part of riety booth. had a great memory and often recalled her feelings. nick, a two-time Masters World Cham- the event. The Sisters, Servants of Mary are a students’ names when they came to visit. In “This is [about] real life,” said Her- pion Tandem surfer. He is a pilot, sky- The cost to attend is: $30 for early group of women religious with a nurs- the archdiocese, she served in five schools Holy Spirit’s Eagles diver, open ocean paddler and holder ing ministry. They provide in-home nurs- From left, Father Richard Storey, Pete Andrews, Sam Clark, Nicholas Robinson, and Father nandez. “We don’t candy coat [prob- adult registration; $20 for early college in Kansas City, Kansas: Sacred Heart, St. lems]. We don’t candy coat the solu- of the rare ninja black belt. He is a cast student registration; $15 for young men ing care, free of charge, throughout the Tony Lickteig are pictured after an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Jan. 4 at Holy Spirit Church in Greater Kansas City metropolitan area John the Evangelist, St. Anthony, Christ the tions. People know in no uncertain member of Fuel TV’s “Clean Break” in junior high or high school; and free Overland Park. The three Scouts are all members of Holy Spirit Parish and Boy Scout Troop for persons who are critically ill or dying. King, and Our Lady of Unity, as well as in terms there are better ways to live your and hosts a weekly 90-minute podcast for Catholic clergy. 265. Andrews, for his Eagle project, organized and led a collection of children’s books and They live solely off the donations of their Corning, Atchison and Horton. life. That’s the thing a lot of guys walk on BearsWave.com. He is also a com- To register to attend MUC, go on- After her retirement in 1984, she worked stuffed animals to be given away as prizes by the Keeler Women’s Center in Kansas City, friends and benefactors and fundraising away with.” mitted Catholic, and his faith informs line to: www.ksmuc.org. At the top of in the preschool at the Mount Community Kansas. Clark designed and built a bike shed for the Gillis Center in Kansas City, Missouri, efforts like the spaghetti dinner. Many men have left the confer- all his activities. the page, click on “conference” and Center for two years and then did sewing, to store new and used donated bikes. For his Eagle project, Robinson constructed two Tickets can be purchased in advance The third speaker is Adam Blai, a quilting and crafts. She also served as or- shelving units to display toys for the Catholic Charities TurnStyles store in Overland Park. ence to return to their home parishes scroll down to “Click here to register.” or at the door. For more information, call ganist in St. Lucy’s chapel for several years. to either join or start a men’s group, professional demonologist. He is rec- (913) 371-3423. 6 local news theleaven.com | january 23, 2015 Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas The meaning of human sexuality By Joe Bollig Editor’s Note: Catholics throughout [email protected] the country have been invited to join in financial report the 10-month preparation for the World atholicism is the sexiest religion of Meeting of Families this coming October. ear friends in Without priests the Eucharist and other all time. This reflection is based on the third chap- Christ, sacraments would not be available. It is in Whoa. ter of the meeting’s catechesis “Love Is the sacraments that we encounter the love, Back up. Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.” Give and take. mercy, and healing of Jesus in a unique, per- CDid he just . . . ? You get what you sonal and powerful way. Yes, Catholicism is the sexiest religion virtue. pay for. What’s in of all time — but you have to understand So, marriage is a part of God’s plan, it for me? I’ll give what we’re talking about. but what of celibacy? Both “converge on after I have satisfied all my needs which we agree.) God does not deal First, go to the Bible: “God looked at ev- the shared premise that sexual intimacy D(wants). Do these statements sound in “contracts,” however, or exchang- erything he had made, and he found it was . . . belongs and flourishes in the context familiar? They probably do, but are es of promises in a legal sense. Scrip- very good” (Gn 2:31). That “everything” of a covenant.” Celibacy “honors sex by in- they the standards of a Christian ture teaches us about “covenants,” includes the complementary nature of the sisting that sexual intimacy serves and is which are an exchange of selves, or two human genders, male and female. steward? served by the covenant.” One of the most important roles a way to develop a familial relation- God invented gender and sex. God is OK Both the married and the celibate are ship between two unrelated parties. with sex, and so is the church. I have as bishop is teacher. I have called to live the virtue of chastity, which is In the church, stewardship describes But wait, there’s more! Sex isn’t just learned from living our sexuality with dignity and grace that covenant relationship between “good” or even “very good.” Theologian my own life in the light of God’s commandments. all members of Christ’s body; it Scott Hahn explains: Chastity is “a great ‘yes’ to the truth of that teach- “Sex is not good. Campbell’s Soup is Each human is a unity of body and soul, and the body has innate dignity as part of God’s creation. ing about makes us family to each other. humanity created in the image of God and Every relationship in the Chris- good — mmm, mmm good. Sex is not called to live in the covenant.” the Christian great. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes are gr-r- tory by taking human flesh to become one standards for tian family is important. Your rela- reat! Sex is holy. Sex is sacred. Our sex- of us — one divine person with two na- generosity and tionship with our Lord Jesus Christ uality has been made by God to surpass tures, truly human and truly divine. stewardship in is vital to you and to your relation- what is merely good or great. Nothing in Each human is a unity of body and soul, Questions to consider America can ship with others. Your family, as the the natural order is so holy. When the two and the body has innate dignity as part of • Why are things like art, music, be countercul- domestic church, is a vital building become one, they become three in one. God’s creation. Our sexuality has purpose architecture, the feasts and fasts tural. In Amer- block of society. Your parish and the Sex is holy. Therefore it must only be ex- and dignity, too. Thus, sexuality misused of the liturgical calendar, sacra- ica, we “pull Archdiocese are “extended family” pressed in covenant. It is a sacramental or disordered is a major source of confu- ments and sacramentals, relics and Archbishop ourselves up as are the communities in which you sign that points to a supernatural reality.” sion and sin. even nature important in Catholic Joseph F. Naumann by our boot- live. Creation, which is a reflection of Marriage exists because it is intrinsic to thers and mothers in the context of love, tradition? straps.” Amer- We have responsibilities to each God’s glory, is sacred and has sacramen- human beings “created male and female” care and fidelity. • What is the purpose of cre- icans are generally confident that if level of “family.” Catholic social tal meaning. In the sacraments, material for fellowship and procreation under the Man and woman — who share an equal ation? they work hard they will enjoy the teaching describes this principle things are consecrated and made signs covenantal relationship with God. dignity that comes from God — are willed • How do we know when desires fruits of their labors. Fiercely inde- as “subsidiarity”, which means “as and instruments of God’s grace — the free Human sexuality is not merely func- for each other. Their sexual difference “is and appetites go beyond what is pendent, most Americans do not small as possible, as big as neces- gift of divine life. tional. It is a vocation to self-giving, ex- a primordial reminder” that we are made good for us? sary.” Problems should be addressed And Jesus, God’s own son, entered his- pressed as living the call to become fa- to give ourselves to each other, guided by want to rely on others for their sus- tenance. or solved at the smallest level pos- Americans are, paradoxically, sible. Perhaps that is the family, the the most generous nation on earth. parish, the archdiocese or by a na- They do not hesitate to raise funds tional or international organization. for someone who has experienced The principles of subsidiarity and a sudden hardship such as a serious stewardship can be brought togeth- Please Join Us at the Monthly medical diagnosis, or those affected er to give us a better understanding by a tornado or hurricane or earth- of our role of generosity with God’s quake anywhere in the world. They blessings to us. We should use these reach out in empathy because they blessings to provide for the needs of Holy Rosary Rallies of Kansas City realize that similar hardships could ourselves and our family. We should befall them at any time. also share our blessings with our In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima Christians respond in love to the parish, with the archdiocese and its love that created us. God is the love ministries, with national collections for the needs of the church in our In reparation for sins to help restore God’s peace to the hearts of mankind that created us and we are to re- love of God is the life-force of all cre- ment. And the second is like it: ‘Love country, and with the international spond in kind. “Teacher, which is the ation. It is the root of all good things your neighbor as yourself.’ All the church. greatest commandment in the Law?” and can be overpowering in its good- We meet one Sunday each month from 3 to 4:15 pm at a parish in the Greater Kansas City Law and the Prophets hang on these Below I highlight some of the Jesus is asked. He replied: “‘Love the ness. The force of love can change two commandments” (Mt 22:36-40). ministries provided at the archdio- Area to pray the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary followed by Lord your God with all your the world. Because God only wants good cese. I have also provided a detailed heart and with all your Stewardship describes what we Benediction and the opportunity for attendees to enroll in the Brown Scapular. for us and because every good look at how the archdiocese allocat- soul and with all your do with the blessings God has be- thing we have comes from God, ed God’s blessings that you shared mind.’ This is the first stowed upon us. It implies a relation- it is important with us for fiscal years 2012-13 and and greatest command- ship between the giver and receiver. to share 2013-14. Our fiscal year runs July 1 2015 Holy Rosary Rallies of May 10 Sept. 13 In America we might call this a “con- all our through June 30. Greater Kansas City Schedule * Church of the Ascension To Be Determined blessings tract.” (I will give you this blessing with oth- and you will use it in the manner in >> Continued on the next page 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213 ers. The October 11 motiva- February 15 June 14 St. Andrew the Apostle Parish tion is not St. Joseph Parish Oratory of Old St. Patrick 6415 NE Antioch, Gladsone, MO 64119 because “it could 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203 806 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64106 happen to November 15 me” or “I have March 15 July 12 Our Lady of Sorrows Parish some extra cash”; St. John the Baptist Parish St. Pius X Parish the motivation for a 2552 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108 Christian steward 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, KS 66101 5601 Woodson Ave., Mission, KS 66202 is, and should al- December 13 ways be, love. The April 12 August 16 To Be Determined Our Lady of Perpetual Help Holy Family Parish Catholic schools pro- (Redemptorist) 274 Orchard, Kansas City, KS 66101 vide environments where students not only 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 have the opportunity for formal religious in- struction, but receive their education in an * Please check our website two weeks prior to each Holy Rosary Rally to confirm location/date environment that inte- grates faith into other An essential part of the mission of the Church is to make the love of Christ visible and tangi- Please visit our website to join our mailing list and receive monthly disciplines. ble to all, especially to those who are poor, vulnerable and on the margins of society. reminders and any updates on our schedule: www.rosaryrallieskc.org >> Continued from previous page Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas revenue Evangelization Operating expenses for 2013 and 2014 Actual 2013 vs 2014 ACTUAL REVENUES ACTUAL REVENUES Evangelization is Jesus’s great Funded by Fees/ Archbishop’s Youth Cathedraticum/ Other Income Call to Share Assessment Investment Income Total YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 % % commission “Go and make disciples 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 JUNE 30, 2014 of all nations, baptizing them in the Archbishops Call To Share Annual Appeal $5,011,405 32% $5,587,506 31% name of the Father, the Son and the Archdiocesan Assessments 5,661,988 36% 6,699,178 38% Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19). While the Evangelization Fees Generated by Offices 4,022,813 25% 4,609,873 26% greatest evangelization happens at Office:Evang & Catholic Formation-Youth, Ranch & Camps 944,957 1,360,776 508,974 437,743 - - - - 1,453,931 1,798,520 1 Net Investment Income 216,505 1% 552,656 3% the individual and parish level, the rural Youth Outreach Programs - 1,375 - - - 100,096 - - - 101,471 2 Bequests and Contributions 980,366 6% 400,559 2% 2 archdiocese provides for outreach urban Youth Outreach Programs - 200 - - - 92,359 - - - 92,559 2 $15,893,078 100% $17,849,773 100% and formation to our youth, through urban Youth Outreach Capital Needs - - - - - 50,000 - - - 50,000 Office:Evang. & Catholic Formation-Adults 86,351 18,662 280,385 230,888 - - - - 366,736 249,551 3 youth programs such as camps, Radio Evangelization - - 68,700 68,700 - - - - 68,700 68,700 Net investment income Teens Encounter Christ, One Things Digital Resource Center 115,308 43,462 166,574 111,083 - - - - 281,882 154,544 4 Bequests and contributions Remains and most recently archdi- Native American Evangelization Fund - - 3,600 3,600 - - - - 3,600 3,600 Bequests and Archbishop’s Call to Net investment Archbishop’s Call to ocesan assistance to parish youth Office of Liturgy and Sacramental Life 17,193 11,094 129,359 133,134 - - - - 146,552 144,228 contributions income Share Annual Appeal Share Annual Appeal 2% programs in our rural and urban Office of Hispanic Ministry 14,371 14,944 206,159 192,838 - - - - 220,530 207,782 1% 3% emporia-Hispanic Ministry - - 17,500 17,500 - - - - 17,500 17,500 6% centers and our ReachKCK youth 32% 31% center in Kansas City, Kansas. We el Centro - Kansas City - - 40,000 40,000 - - - - 40,000 40,000 also provide for catechesis to the Planning special liturgies, such as the el Centro-Topeka - - 40,800 40,800 - - - - 40,800 40,800 25% 26% Johnson County Region Hispanic Ministry - - 30,000 - - - - - 30,000 - fastest growing segment of our Cath- archbishop’s baptismal ministry falls to the office of liturgy and sacramental life. Savior Pastoral Center 840,793 960,877 50,000 50,000 - - 192,090 146,599 1,082,883 1,157,476 36% 38% olic family through Hispanic minis- Leaven Newspaper 975,082 975,705 ------975,082 975,705 try outreach. Communication with Campus Ministry: lic education affordable and accessi- youth and adults has changed dra- Donnelly College KCK - - 45,000 45,000 - - - - 45,000 45,000 Fees generated matically over the past several years, ble to everyone. To this end, we have St. Lawrence Center-KU Lawrence - - 130,000 130,000 - - - - 130,000 130,000 Archdiocesan Archdiocesan Assessments by offices making it imperative that we reach increased scholarship and other fi- Didde Center-Emporia - - 70,000 70,000 - - - - 70,000 70,000 Fees generated Assessments by offices out in a world where most informa- nancial support for schools because Catholic Center-Washburn Topeka - - 71,289 71,289 - - - - 71,289 71,289 tion is conveyed over the internet via the average cost to provide elemen- Catholic Center-Haskell Lawrence 14,000 12,000 53,600 57,700 - - - - 67,600 69,700 Christ Peace House of Prayer - - 100,000 80,000 - - - - 100,000 80,000 telephones and other mobile devic- tary school education is more than Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas es. Our investment in the Digital Re- $5,000 per student. Another chal- helping Those in Need source Center provides free Catholic lenge is the formation of teachers for Office of Marriage and Family Life 30,242 41,433 265,850 261,762 - - - - 296,092 303,196 expenses communications through a mobile Catholic schools in the faith. To this My House Initiative 22,187 4,517 101,571 90,207 - - - - 123,758 94,724 Actual 2013 vs 2014 app and can be easily downloaded end we have continued our efforts Office of Social Justice - 2,500 74,814 81,267 - - - - 74,814 83,767 through GooglePlay or Apple’s App in teacher formation through our Office of Ministry To the Deaf 3,000 - 69,954 82,650 - - - - 72,954 82,650 ACTUAL REVENUES ACTUAL REVENUES Store or Windows Phone by looking collaboration with the Holy Family Pro Life Office 51,411 46,762 152,426 155,442 - - - - 203,837 202,203 YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED for Archkck. The collaboration of re- School of Faith. Catholic education Pro Life Care Service - Grant - - 46,000 46,000 - - - - 46,000 46,000 JUNE 30, 2013 % JUNE 30, 2014 % Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas 521,427 543,852 370,000 370,000 - - - - 891,427 913,852 sources at the individual, parish and also involves other efforts to pass on Evangelization $5,212,086 36% $5,568,424 34% Villa St. Francis-Geriatric Assistance - - 28,000 44,100 - - - - 28,000 44,100 archdiocesan levels improves our the faith beside the Catholic school. Serving Those in Need 2,071,779 14% 2,033,461 13% School/Parish Emergency Fund - - 100,000 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Education 1,416,987 10% 2,301,262 14% ability to share Jesus’s Good News. This includes schools of religion as Urban Core Operations Support - - - 12,100 - - - - - 12,100 well as recent initiatives to catechize Vocations and Clergy 1,886,007 13% 1,972,386 12% Urban Core Capital Support - - 21,273 - - - - - 21,273 - Aid to Parishes, Schools and others 121,273 1% 112,100 1% families. This goal includes adult ed- Mission outside the Archdiocese 86,485 43,478 ------86,485 43,478 Stewardship 3,939,738 27% 4,437,719 27% Serving Those in Need ucation and formation. It is import- Other Social Service Support 127,139 107,391 ------127,139 107,391 ant for adult Catholics to continue $14,526,598 $16,313,253 We serve those in need through to grow in their knowledge of their Education justice, advocacy and outreach. An Catholic faith. The Leaven, therefore, Archdiocesan Education Office 342,667 320,620 156,267 142,482 - - - - 498,934 463,102 Perfect Wings Program 9,297 9,486 74,381 73,075 - - - - 83,678 82,561 Stewardship Evangelization Evangelization essential part of the mission of the Stewardship helps me in my role as the primary School of Faith - Grant 4,000 4,000 152,500 277,000 - - - - 156,500 281,000 5 church is to make the love of Christ teacher of the Faith to communicate High School Tuition Assistance - - 225,000 225,000 - - - - 225,000 225,000 visible and tangible to all, especially with everyone in the archdiocese. Catholic Colleges Tuition Assistance - - 13,000 20,000 - - - - 13,000 20,000 27% 36% 27% 34% to those who are poor, vulnerable Catholic Education Foundation Grant 114,877 145,444 225,000 225,000 - - - - 339,877 370,444 and on the margins of society. Our Bishop Ward Operations Assistance - - - 70,000 - - - - - 70,000 largest commitment continues to be Service to Ministries Ward H.S. Capital Improvements - - - - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 2 12% 13% 2 13% 14% 14% to Catholic Charities of Northeast Donnelly College Scholarships - - - - - 200,000 - - - 200,000 10% Donnelly College Capital Needs - - - - - 200,000 - - - 200,000 2 Kansas while our focus remains to and Parishes 2 honor the dignity of each individual Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuition Assistance 99,998 - - - - 289,156 - - 99,998 289,156 Vocations person by valuing life from concep- At every level of the Church, we Vocations Serving those and clergy Education Serving those Vocations and Clergy and clergy Education in need in need tion to death and strengthening fam- should use wisely the resources en- Vocations and Clergy 21,075 39,045 143,269 114,068 - - - - 164,343 153,113 ilies. trusted to us that have been given Permanent Diaconate Office and Program 57 5,193 180,405 152,806 - - - - 180,462 157,999 at great sacrifice by our people. As Priest Retirement Fund 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 - - - - 300,000 300,000 is probably true in your household, Seminarians and other Religious Order Support 1,241,202 1,361,274 ------1,241,202 1,361,274 Vocations and Clergy there are more wants and needs than resources, so it is important One of my most important re- that we prioritize spending to sup- Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas sponsibilities is the cultivation of port pastoral priorities. This finan- Total Ministries 5,883,120 6,274,091 4,511,649 4,423,233 - 1,031,611 192,090 146,599 10,586,860 11,875,534 priestly vocations, the formation of cial report lists the different areas of help for the needy & disaster relief future pastors, and the on-going for- administration for the archdiocese Service to ministries and parishes mation of the clergy. Priests are es- which provide critical services to Archbishop’s Office and Home 600 600 - - - - 263,249 265,423 263,849 266,023 for the year ended june 30, 2014 sential to the vitality of the church. all archdiocesan ministries, parish- Archbishop Emeritus Office and Home ------104,454 94,338 104,454 94,338 Without priests we would not have es and schools. These services pro- Administrative Services (Chancellor/VG, IT, etc) - 17,304 - - - - 236,059 231,158 236,059 248,461 National Collections: available the Eucharist and other sac- vide parishes, schools and ministries Vicar for Clergy and Clergy Support Programs ------450,492 706,143 450,492 706,143 6 Propagation of the Faith $364,904 raments. It is in the sacraments that with expertise and services, such as Archdiocesan Tribunal 76,990 66,194 - - - - 217,866 227,001 294,856 293,194 Black and Indian Missions 49,476 Church in Latin America 45,539 we encounter the love, mercy, and health and property insurance, legal Safe Environment ------121,569 126,597 121,569 126,597 Archives ------18,797 16,846 18,797 16,846 American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal 59,671 healing of Jesus in a unique, personal counsel, human resource guidance, Communication & Pastoral Planning Office - 5,500 109,613 106,647 - - 151,337 125,956 260,950 238,103 Operation Rice Bowl 53,900 and powerful way. In fiscal year 2013, and safe environment for children Human Resources ------13,747 64,352 13,747 64,352 Holy Land 93,616 36 men were seminarians and four that they would not be able to afford Finance Office 9,325 - - - - - 203,515 290,518 212,840 290,518 Peter’s Pence 60,155 men were ordained to the priest- individually and allow them to con- Accounting 50,000 50,000 - - - - 332,220 352,258 382,220 402,258 Catholic Campaign for Human Development 36,337 hood. In fiscal year 2014, 35 men were centrate their resources on pastoral Financial and Controls Auditor ------93,147 98,910 93,147 98,910 Catholic Communication Campaign 17,240 Aid to Church in Central and Eastern Europe 46,803 seminarians and three men were or- needs in the local community. Office of Real Estate/Construction ------108,710 88,271 108,710 88,271 Other Property Expenses 60,395 64,362 - - - - 62,054 215,063 122,449 279,425 7 Retirement Fund for Religious 89,993 dained into the priesthood. In the Stewardship is a way of life. Stew- Catholic Home Mission Appeal 68,605 past seven years we have more than ardship fosters within us a profound General Expenses of the Archdiocese 14,959 14,228 - - - - 245,831 302,564 260,791 316,791 USCCB,KCC, Legal & Insurance ------275,309 84,366 275,309 84,366 8 Catholic University of America 28,349 gratitude resulting from our seeing doubled our number of seminarians Stewardship/Development & Other Appeals - - 260,000 250,000 - - 459,500 482,453 719,500 732,453 and 52 percent of our priests are 59 everything as God’s gift to us. It is Support for Universal Church ------90,670 - 90,670 Archdiocesan Special Collections: Easter Collection- Priesthood Present and Future 1,167,806 years old or younger. out of this profound gratitude that Christmas Collection - Catholic Charities 493,852 we inevitably are motivated to inten-
tionally return to Him some of what Total Administration 212,269 218,186 369,613 356,647 3,357,856 3,862,886 3,939,738 4,437,719 Special Emergency Collections: Education God has given us to us. Disaster Relief - Philippines Typhoon Haiyan 254,862 With gratitude for your love for Disaster Relief - Tornado Relief 78,977 Catholic schools provide envi- Jesus Christ and his church, I remain, ronments where students not only Total $6,095,389 $6,492,277 $4,881,262 $4,779,880 $- $1,031,611 $3,549,946 $4,009,485 $14,526,598 $16,313,253 $3,010,085 have the opportunity for formal re- ligious instruction, but receive their 1 Increase in camp attendance 2 Program Services Provided by Catholic Charities of NE Kansas $15,735,568 education in an environment that in- Youth Assessment funded activities started in fiscal year 2014 3 Office reorganization resulted in lower expenses tegrates faith into other disciplines. ARCHBISHOP 4 To pay for online content 5 Grant increase to expand program beyond teachers to lay people for Year of Faith Tuition Assistance Provided by Catholic Education Foundation $1,140,356 One of the great challenges that the JOSEPH F. NAUMANN 6 Increase in leave of absence medical costs church faces today is keeping Catho- 7 Cost to demolish vacant property to ready it for sale Assistance Provided to Schools by Cor Christi Fund $501,300 Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas 8 Improvement in Insurance program expense january 23, 2015 | theleaven.com world 11 Students inspired by pope’s words about emotions, feelings By Simone Orendain Catholic News Service
ANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Young people drew in- spiration from an encoun- ter with Pope Francis at theM University of Santo Tomas. Rain started to fall the moment the pope took the stage before a sea of young people in bright-colored T-shirts, but the 30,000 students and youth lead- ers remained rooted in their sections, listening to the pope urging them to cry, to love and to think, feel and act. Csherina Sanchez said she was in- spired by his words. “He shows me, really, that asking and crying [for] the poor is something that I should be brave about doing,” she told Catholic News Service. “He said that
CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters true Christians should cry. For me, it’s a Pope Francis is pictured with youths at a home for former street children in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 16. really good message.” Sanchez, 25, a student at Manila’s Emmanuel School of Mission, ex- plained: “As Asians, we have this ten- dency to keep negative feelings. Posi- Former street kids surprised tive feelings we can express freely. But in terms of negative ones like sadness, fear, we keep it inside. And it’s really a by ‘pope of the forgotten’ freeing message that it’s OK to cry. It’s good to cry.” By Cindy Wooden “It was a beautiful, beautiful en- touch, “the touch of a parent.” Father Mark Anthony of the Diocese Catholic News Service counter,” Cardinal Tagle told reporters The pope “assured the children that of Virac equated crying with empathy. later. “You could see the Holy Father they are loved by God, that God is with The 33-year-old priest told CNS the ANILA, Philippines was in his element.” them, and that they should not forget pope’s directive for the young people to (CNS) — Pope Francis did The cardinal translated for the pope that.” learn how to cry was inspiring “because not disappoint hundreds as several of the children approached “These children — the poorest sometimes I’m not so compassionate of former street children and shared their stories, stories that among the poor — are for sure the even though I’m a priest. So I have to Mwho were part of a massive campaign often included horrible experiences of most vulnerable victims of our soci- express my emotion.” to show him one of the centers where exploitation and abuse when they lived ety, but they remain masters of joy, as As Pope Francis arrived in his pope- they have found safety and love. on the streets. one can see on their smiling faces,” mobile, young people ran from one Although it was not in his official “You could see the attentiveness of the foundation’s director, 39-year-old corner of the sports field to another, program, Pope Francis walked out of the pope,” he said. Getting emotional Father Matthieu Dauchez, told Pope trying to keep pace with the beaming Manila’s Immaculate Conception Ca- himself, the cardinal said that, as he Francis. pontiff. thedral after Mass Jan. 16 and across listened, the pope’s “eyes were getting In a statement issued after the visit, Celine Villarin, 19, a member of the the street to the Blessed Charles de cloudy and beginning to fill with tears. the center said that by taking the time Student Catholic Action of the Philip- Foucauld Home for Girls, which is run You could see he was trying to show to meet “many children who faced hor- pines, said she could not find the words by the Tulay Ng Kabataan foundation. his affection to the children, but at the rors of the street like begging, violence, to say why the pope makes such a huge Accompanied by Cardinal Luis An- same time trying to fathom these deep drugs [and] prostitution,” Pope Francis impression. tonio Tagle, a frequent guest, the pope wounds and pain.” demonstrated “that he is the pope of “I don’t really know, but there is spent about half an hour with some 320 When the children came up to touch the forgotten.” something really magical in him that boys and girls and young adults from a and to hug the pope, he said, Pope “This is awesome,” the statement when you see him, goose bumps are re- number of TNK homes in metropoli- Francis whispered to him that it was quoted 10-year-old Alvin as saying. ally felt all over you,” she told CNS. tan Manila. clear they yearned for a loving human “He gave me a huge warm hug!” Weather shortens some events but pope still draws historic crowd >> Continued from page 1 bring the crowd with him. suffering of so many innocents. But he took care with an even small- Some 30,000 exuberant youths con- “Certain realities in life can only be er detail. After Communion, large tapers passes a baby to him on a cold day, he gregated in the rain Jan. 18 at the Univer- seen through eyes cleansed by tears,” and tiny tea lights — whatever people often adjusts the child’s coat or scarf to sity of Santo Tomas. The pope gathered the pope told them. And the only worthy brought with them — were lit as Pope ensure proper bundling. them and drew them into prayers for response to questions about why God Francis told the crowd: “Keep the flame Much more importantly, Bishop Mylo the 27-year-old Catholic Relief Services allows suffering is tears of compassion, of faith alive in your hearts. Walk always Vergara of Pasig, head of the media worker, Kristel Padasas, who died the he said. as children of the light. This is the mis- committee for Pope Francis’ visit, said day before after an accident at the Taclo- A smaller detail that the pope attend- sion of every Christian: ‘lumina pandere,’ the wet and stormy weather — which ban Mass site. ed to is connected to his respect for pop- to spread the light and to tell the world included the approach of a Category Two other elements at the youth ular piety, a respect born and nurtured of God’s love.” 2 tropical storm in Tacloban — taught gathering did not escape the pope’s eye in his native Argentina. He shares the After a song, altar servers took the people how seriously Pope Francis takes for detail: first, the fact that of the four common people’s tangible Marian devo- pope’s taper from him, and he was hand- his promises to the poor and suffering. youths chosen to address him, only one tion, which leads him to tenderly touch ed his crozier for the final blessing. But Because the pilots flying him to Ta- was female — a situation he said should or kiss images of her, but also reflects a the pope saw all the people still holding cloban, the area devastated by Typhoon be rectified the next time a pope visits. sense that Mary is “mama,” as he said at their candles, so he asked his master of Haiyan in 2013, insisted he leave the area And, second: tears. People get emo- Santo Tomas, and one can grab on to her ceremonies to give back his candle. before 1 p.m., instead of the originally tional when a pope is around. Many are skirt when the going gets rough. “With his crozier in one hand, he used scheduled 5 p.m., he left Manila an hour overcome with tears after even the most He blessed the statues of the Holy the candle [in the other hand] to bless early to get there, “he abbreviated ev- fleeting moment with the pope. But Child Jesus people carried with them to the community, symbolizing the fire, the erything, but he did all the events,” the the tears shed by 12-year-old Glyzelle Mass in Manila Jan. 18, the Holy Child light of God,” Cardinal Tagle said. “The bishop said. Palomar were different. The pope hon- feast day in the Philippines. The pope Holy Father is attentive to little details. The Philippines trip also showed the ored the tears of the girl rescued from was given a copy of the statue, which He notices a child, he notices something energy the pope draws from crowds at the streets and then helped the 30,000 ended up being his backseat driver as he like this; he sees the significance of a can- mega events, while simultaneously be- youths present reflect on the role of toured the crowds in the popemobile af- dle having been lit and he incorporates it ing able to zoom in on micro details and tears in response to her suffering and the ter Mass. into the whole ritual, which is a gift.” 12 classifieds theleaven.com | JANUARY 23, 2014 january 23, 2015 | theleaven.com calendar 13
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Call Daughters & Company at (913) The Knights of Columbus Council 1913 is to Karla Melgar at: kmelgar@holycrossop. ing care, free of charge, throughout the attend is $10. Beer and wine will be avail- als should submit cover letter, resume and application tact information to: [email protected] or fax to (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Debbie or Gary. sponsoring a trivia night fundraiser on Jan. org. Greater Kansas City metropolitan area able for a freewill donation. Proceeds help 353-1413. (available on website) and a letter of support from the The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your 24 in the parish center at St. Paul Parish, for persons who are critically ill or dying. to support two seminarians and the VA hos- pastor of your parish by Jan. 30 by email to: jobs@arch drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall Caregiver - CNA home health care specialist provides Olathe. The event will begin at 7 p.m., with A class in using the sympto-ther- They live solely off the donations of their pital. Must be 21 to attend. For tickets, call kck.org or mail to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, damage — from water stains and stress cracks to tex- TLC in the comfort of the client’s residence. Available 24 Office of Human Resources, Pastoral Associate for Devel- Services hours, affordable, excellent references provided. Non- the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds mal method of natural family friends and benefactors and fundraising Ed Hoffman at (913) 707-9523 or Kevin Reed ture repairs and skim coating. We provide professional, will benefit Knights’ pro-life efforts in Kan- planning during the postpartum efforts like the spaghetti dinner. Tickets (913) 724-3219. opment and Engagement Search, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified smoker. Call (816) 806-8104. 28 Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo and Kansas City, KS 66109. and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) sas. The cost to attend is $100 for a table of period will be held Jan. 28 at 6:30 can be purchased in advance or at the south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. 768-6655. eight or $12.50 per person. The event will p.m. at St. John the Evangelist School, door. For more information, call (913) 371- The Divas of Holy Name will host a “Ragin’ Lead consultant - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in for sale also include raffles, door prizes and prizes 1208 Kentucky St., Room 208, Lawrence. 3423. Sweet and Spicy Fest” on Feb. 7 from 6 - 9 Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and Kansas is seeking a lead consultant for mission strat- EL SOL Y LA TIERRA beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. for the top teams. For details and reserva- For more information, call Shannon or John p.m. This is a chili, soup and dessert cook-off egy. 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Homemade chili, School cafeteria, 1007 Southwest Blvd., advancing the church’s evangelical and pastoral mission. * Landscape design – first Communion, confirmation, baptism, graduation. Get a close-up look at the ministry of Wy- visiting the website at: www.ccli.org. chicken noodle and vegetable beef soups Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, Need to lose weight, get in shape? Improve balance, This work will be accomplished in collaboration with cu- * Free estimates Rosary bracelets and beaded earrings too! I also do re- andotte Pregnancy Clinic and the variety of will be served with relishes and pie. The call Sharon Staab at (913) 631-1138. coordination and flexibility. Call Angela, personal trainer, rial offices, pastoral regions, parishes and schools. The Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! pairs. Member of the Church of the Ascension, Overland St. Pius X’s third annual chili cook- cost to attend is a freewill offering. 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Member of email to: [email protected]. attend is $5 at the door, which includes tast- seven-to-eight weeks. The program group which begins Feb. 10 at Prince of made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. collaboration. Requires a bachelor’s degree in theology, Holy Trinity, Lenexa. ing, dinner, and one drink ticket. helps those who have lost a love relationship Peace Parish, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe. business, communications, marketing or related field. wanted to buy Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming Saint Vincent Clinic will host its second an- due to death, divorce or separation move Class starts at 6:15 p.m. in the Marian Room A complete job description, application and benefits Local handyman and lawn care - Water heaters, you, seek hope and help from compassionate, experi- nual “Snowflake Streak One-Mile Walk” through the experience of grief and loss into in the school building. The cost to attend is information are available on the archdiocese’s website plumbing, HVAC, garbage disposals, toilets, faucets, Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or a enced Catholic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a free consulta- at: www.archkck.org/jobs. Qualified individuals should painting, power washing, staining, windows, roofing, whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. on Jan. 24, the “coldest day of the year,” at February a future with renewed hope. The next pro- $50 per person, which includes a personal tion, call (913) 422-0610; send an email to: [email protected]. submit cover letter, resume and application (available doors, gutter cleaning, carpet, mowing, etc... Member of Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart the Riverfront Community Center, Leav- gram will meet on Monday evenings, Feb. 2 survival guide and all materials for the 10 com; or visit the website at: www.teresakiddlawyer.com. on website) and a letter of support from the pastor of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118. Parish, Shawnee. enworth. The event begins at 8 a.m. with St. Mary’s Church, Hartford, will - March 23, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at Holy Cross weeks. The group is led by experienced facil- We moved! Come check out our new office in Lenexa. your parish by Jan. 30 by email to: [email protected] or check-in; the walk starts at 9 a.m. The cost host a beef and noodle dinner on Church, Overland Park. Registration is re- itators. 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Scripture Readings mark my words do unto others third week of ordinary time
Jan . 25 third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Read these signs of the times You can’t keep God out of the public square Jon 3: 1-5, 10 here will to be more thankful. life, I always give a one-word Ps 25: 4-9 still apply atomic theory. reality that underlies all “is” and nature “is,” we you be Lots of neat thoughts, answer: awareness. And et’s suppose 1 Cor 7: 29-31 However, they would material reality. mean “is” in a completely Mk 1: 14-20 spending aren’t they? God speaks to awareness comes as a result all world gov- not teach atoms and, after While it sounds absurd different way. The God that eternity? us in many ways in our lives, of prayer and quiet. Those ernments de- a few generations of atomic that an entire culture would is revealed in Scripture Jan. 26 “WSmoking or nonsmoking?” but often we’re distracted. two elements were summa- L ignorance, we’d eventually turn its back on an under- and made manifest by the Timothy and Titus, bishops Don’t you just love that? We ask God for guidance rized well in the first reading nied the existence notice that no new kinds of standing of fundamental incarnation is a God whose 2 Tm 1: 1-8 This was seen on a church in prayer, and then miss the from last Sunday about the of atoms. toasters or any other inno- reality, this is exactly what essence is to be. In other Ps 96: 1-3, 7-8a, 10 sign outside Salem Luther- Father answers that come to us — call of Samuel. Eli told the vation would be arriving our culture has done with words, God transcends be- Mk 3: 22-30 an Church in Stromsburg, usually because we expect boy, if he heard the voice Scientists are still allowed bill scholl like innovations once did. regard to God. ing as we experience it. God Nebraska. Mark Goldasich God to speak in a particular again, to reply, “Speak, Lord, to believe, but everything is Bill Scholl is the archdiocesan consul- Furthermore, we’d have In our imaginations we is existence, and we partic- Jan. 27 I’ve long been a fan of way. for your servant is listening.” tant for social justice. You can email Angela Merici, virgin Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of done to prevent them from difficulty fixing the things have misconceived God as ipate in God’s being by his these church signs with One of the best descrip- That should be our attitude him at: [email protected]. Heb 10: 1-10 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He applying atomic theory. made by utilizing atomic some grandfather figure generosity. Ps 40: 2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10-11 their pithy sayings. More has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. tions that I’ve come upon as well. We pray for the Lord Schools no longer teach theory. By banning atomic far away that acted a long, So to say that religion Mk 3: 31-35 often than not, it’s Prot- about prayer was written by to speak to us, then ask for about electrons, protons reality from public discus- long time ago to make what has no place in the public estant churches that have Stephen Macchia in “Be- the quiet grace to listen to and neutrons. Anyone who that didn’t, all the good sion, we’d deprive society exists today. We anthropo- square is like denying the Jan. 28 them. Knowing how amus- • Tithe if you love Jesus! coming a Healthy Church.” that voice, in whatever way suggests that all “solid” mat- things that came from that of all the gifts that come morphize him into a straw reality of atoms. Just as the Thomas Aquinas, priest, doctor of the ing I find them, a couple Anyone can honk! He starts with a story about God will choose to commu- ter is actually composed of recognition — the whole to culture when we live in man God who is dismissed atoms still do what they do. church of parishioners bought me • A dam holds water back. a child who was told by his nicate — through the Scrip- billions of minute particles host of technologies reliant conformity with an accurate as easily as a pagan myth. God still acts in the public Heb 10: 11-18 “The Great American Book It’s not my last name. --- God father during a concert, “Lis- tures, other people, nature or which themselves are made upon understanding the understanding of reality. As Christians, we have sphere maintaining all in Ps 110: 1-4 of Church Signs,” by Donald • A sharp tongue and a ten for the flutes in this song. even church signs. up of mostly “empty” space atomic world — would fade. However, atoms them- confirmed the existence of existence. We just no longer Mk 4: 1-20 Seitz. So, to celebrate this dull mind are usually found Don’t they sound beautiful?” Although it’s hard to find are ridiculed. It wouldn’t happen over- selves would not cease a God that is much beyond can act in harmony because week of prayer for Christian in the same head. The child looked up at his quiet time these days, it’s Jan. 29 As society progressed night. The toasters would to exist and they would something that we can hold we deny reality. And we unity (which goes until Jan. • You can give without father with a puzzled look, not impossible. This week, Thursday from one that recognized still work because the old continue to do what they do, as a figure in our imagi- wonder why the toasters no Heb 10: 19-25 25), here are some gems loving, but you cannot love “What are flutes, Father?” challenge yourself to carve the reality of atoms to one technicians would privately which is to be the material nation. When we say God longer work. Ps 24: 1-4b, 5-6 found in Seitz’s book from without giving. “A child first needs to out some quiet time. If you Mk 4: 21-25 our non-Catholic Christian • Be fishers of men. You learn what flutes sound can do it daily, that would friends: catch ‘em. God’ll clean ‘em. like on their own, separate be ideal, but at least aim for Called to Discipleship Jan. 30 • Visitors welcome . . . • Aspire to inspire before from the whole orchestra, three times, for 10 minutes Friday Members expected you expire. before he can hear them in a a shot (but more if you Heb 10: 32-39 • Feed your faith and your • An apology is a good symphony,” wrote Macchia. can handle it). Start off by Ps 37: 3-6, 23-24, 39-40 doubts will starve to death. way to have the last word. “So it is with us as children praying, “Speak, Lord, for Our lives are a witness whether we like it or not Mk 4: 26-34 • When it comes to giving, • 7 days without prayer of God. Unless we take the your servant is listening.” some folks stop at nothing. makes 1 weak. time to hear his voice in the You may be very surprised at ome, and exhortation “Evangelii Nun- hearts in Corinth didn’t need lives, the world will see. We Jan. 31 • Exercise daily . . . Walk • Triumph is “umph” add- quiet moments of life, we how many messages God is tiandi”: “Modern man listens just another commentator may hesitate because of our John Bosco, priest you will more willingly to witnesses about the meaning of life. faults and sins, but we must Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19 with the Lord ed to try. will not be able to hear him sending your way. • Prayer is the best wire- • With every beat of your in the symphony sounds of OK, here’s one final sign see.” than to teachers, and if he His life was the commen- not stop inviting. (Ps) Lk 1: 69-75 does listen to teachers, it is tary. Like the community In fact, Pope Francis en- Mk 4: 35-41 less connection. heart you are closer to God. life.” (Found in “1001 Illustra- for you: GOD WANTS FULL “C • To get a better preacher, • Is your life running on tions That Connect,” edited CUSTODY, NOT JUST A The words of Jesus to the because they are witnesses” in Corinth, our friends and courages us, saying: “All of us pray for the one you got. empty? Free fill-ups here by Craig Brian Larson and WEEKEND VISIT. Let the disciples of John the Baptist (41). neighbors are still wrestling are called to offer others an • Don’t give up. Moses every Sunday. 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Parents — CNS 16 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | January 23, 2015 calling all campers Registration opens soon for Tekakwitha sessions By Jessica Langdon [email protected] Registration ANSAS CITY, Kan. — No information family member is ever For more information and for too young to make a dif- camp registration materials, visit ference — in their family the archdiocesan website at: www. homeK or within their parish family. archkck.org/camp. Families with That’s why, with Pope Francis questions about camp registration planning a visit to Philadelphia this may email them to: camptekreg@ September for the World Meeting gmail.com or [email protected], of Families, it made perfect sense to or call: (913) 721-1570. organizers to zero in on the family In Wyandotte County, those as a theme for Catholic youth sum- who need help or have questions mer camp sessions in 2015. about registering may contact Liz The theme for camp Kateri and Miller, Wyandotte County youth Tekakwitha sessions this summer outreach/ReachKCK coordinator, at Prairie Star Ranch in Williams- by email at: reachkck@archkck. burg is “Love Is Our Mission: The org, or by text or phone call at Family Fully Alive,” said Deacon (913) 645-1514. Dana Nearmyer, camp co-director Some money is available to and archdiocesan consultant for help kids in the inner city attend evangelization and Catholic forma- camp through ReachKCK, said tion of youth. Miller. She worked at camp for Registration for the summer two summers and is happy to answer questions in both English sessions will open in the coming and Spanish. ReachKCK is also weeks for campers from fifth grade exploring transportation possi- through high school. bilities to camp for some of the January 27 is the opening day sessions. of registration for high school ses- ReachKCK will also offer on- sions, including the popular Tekak- site registration clinics at Reach- witha Extreme camp. KCK (Blessed Sacrament campus) Junior high registration for at 2215 Parallel in Kansas City, campers entering grades seven and Kansas, from 5 to 7 p.m. on each eight starts Feb. 3. opening date for registration. And registration for Camp Kat- Some scholarship money has eri opens Feb. 10 for campers going also been set aside for kids from into fifth and sixth grades. rural parishes, said Angie Bittner, Families with accounts from pri- rural youth outreach coordinator. or years should receive reminder Likewise, some scholarship mon- emails. ey is available to rural families in- Camp and registration informa- terested in family camp. tion may be found by visiting the For questions or help regis- website at: www.archkck.org/camp. tering for camp in rural areas of While many camp sessions will the archdiocese, Bittner may be still have space available into the reached by email at: ruralyouth@ spring, options can become limit- archkck.org or by phone at (785) 221-2644. ed, so Deacon Nearmyer encour- ages families to sign up and make their plans as early as possible. One big change this year is that Important dates families that register online don’t Camp and registration information may be found online by visiting https://www.archkck. Jan. 27 — Registration opens for have to mail in medical forms or org/camp. campers in high school other signed materials; those may Feb. 3 — Registration opens for simply be taken to camp instead. Overland Park, talked with the Ne- come back from camp inspired to campers entering 7th/8th grades While some areas in the archdi- armyers about the camp when she take on active roles in their parish- Feb. 10 — Registration opens for ocese have long sent a lot of kids to traveled to Rome in 2012 with them es, said Deacon Nearmyer. campers entering 5th/6th grades camp, Deacon Nearmyer hopes to for the canonization of St. Kateri “We want to help them not only broaden camp’s appeal across the Tekakwitha, for whom the camp is plug in at their parish, but to come archdiocese through ReachKCK named. home and be really active and tak- 2015 camp dates and rural outreach. Her grandson Derrick and ing care of their part of family life: Camp Tekakwitha (grades 9-12) The camps saw their best year granddaughter Micayla are not getting their homework done, do- High School ($400) — June 15- yet in the summer of 2014 with Catholic, but she was interested in ing their chores, and talking in a 20 1,832 campers, plus attendees of the sending them to camp to give them way that understands human digni- High School Extreme ($470) — annual family camp session. more exposure to God. ty with their parents and brothers July 27-Aug. 4 The camps weave faith through They attended camp in 2013. and sisters,” he said. days filled with fun activities, out- “I’m telling you, it just blew The sessions aspire to help Camp Tekakwitha Junior High door adventures and fellowship my grandson away,” she said. “He young campers be the best person for grades 7/8 ($390) with friends. really got something out of that they were created to be in their Session 1 — June 1-6 Session 2 — June 22-27 This year, a donation of eight week.” current state of life — and for them, Session 3 — July 6-11 giant inflatables for the water will Soon he wanted to have lunch that is family life, he said. Session 4 — July 20-25 add to the experience. with her. “This year, the pope is really “Our goal is really to get kids He expressed interest in becom- drawing a lot of attention to each Camp Kateri for grades 5/6 into the wilderness of the ranch, ing Catholic. person in the family pulling their ($250) but also kind of [into] the wilder- Bringing the kids closer to God weight,” he said. “A kid throwing Session 1 — June 8-10 ness of their spirituality,” said Dea- is vitally important to her. a tantrum or a kid that is really Session 2 — June 11-13 con Nearmyer. “I hold it so close to my heart just disengaged from the family Session 3 — June 28-30 Deacon Nearmyer and his wife that, as camp’s rolling around can really bog down the family Session 4 — July 13-15 Deborah are co-directors of the again, it’s time to start talking about spirit. camp. it again,” said Doherty. “I hope they “And to be able to reach into the Family Camp (all ages) ($125) Mary Jo Doherty, a parishio- can go this year, too.” kid’s life and give them meaning July 17-19 ner of Church of the Ascension in One goal is always to have kids and purpose is part of our goal.”