Using our gifts Official Decree Page 2 to serve one another ’s report to the Pope Page 3 A special two-page section on Two great anniversaries Page 5 the Catholic Stewardship Appeal A from Cuba Page 6 includes a letter from the bishop and information about the MCC: Find your mission! Page 7 ministries it supports. Catholic Charities update Page 10 Pages 12-13

October 18, 2019 • Vol. 63 No. 8

Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City Bp. McKnight ordains five new permanent

Commissions all five to build bridges to, within Hispanic communities in the diocese

By Jay Nies Bishop McKnight held aloft the chalice containing the Most Precious Blood of Christ. Reflected on its side were four of the five men the bishop had just raised to the order of for the Jefferson City diocese. The fifth was assisting him at the altar and would elevate the Precious Blood with him at the end of the Eu- charistic Prayer. At home, at work, at church and out in the community, all five will join the other 83 active deacons in the diocese in conforming their lives to the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection. “As they give up their lives for You and for the salvation of their brothers and sisters,” the bishop prayed to the Fa- ther, “they strive to be conformed to the image of Christ Himself and offer You a constant witness of faith and love.” The new deacons are: Deacon Pedro Almazán, Deacon Jerónimo Chinchil- The reflection of four newly ordained permanent deacons, who are standing next to the altar of the Cathedral of la, Deacon Edwin Pacheco, Deacon St. Joseph, can be seen on the right side of the chalice Bishop McKnight is holding during the consecration at the Oct. 13 Mass. — Photo by Jay Nies Santos Rubio and Deacon Enrique Castro. Bishop McKnight in his homily 2019-20 Catholic Stewardship Appeal told the men that they were to become “ministers of the altar by proclaiming ties discipleship to gratitude and service the Gospel, preparing the gifts for sac- rifice, and by distributing the Lord’s Additional information can be found on the middle pages ongoing formation for permanent deacons, guidance and Body and Blood to the faithful.” oversight for Catholic schools, communications, and advocacy They’ll do that and much more. By Jay Nies in the public square, ministry to growing local communities They will preach and teach, baptize The people of this diocese are being called to stop, take stock of Hispanic Catholics, and coordination of charitable services and catechize, animate the faithful and of the abundant array of God’s gifts, and respond in gratitude through Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. invite those without faith to encounter by committing to serve Him while caring for one another. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight invites all Catholics to join the Lord. That is the emphasis of this year’s Catholic Stewardship him, his and fellow parishioners in sustaining the mis- Appeal (CSA). sion of the diocese. See ORDAIN, page 15 The CSA is an annual campaign encouraging Catholics Moreover, an offering to the CSA is a tangible expression to commit to supporting their parishes while making a gift and manifestation of faith, gratitude and discipleship. or pledge to help pay for essential diocesan services in the “We do not give to a need but out of a need to give,” said Find us online at upcoming fiscal year. Bishop McKnight. WWW.CATHMO.COM All 106 parishes and missions and their local communities This year’s CSA theme is: “As each one has received a gift, benefit from these services, which include youth ministry, mar- and riage and family-life support and promotion, vocation work, See STEWARDSHIP, page 23 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019

Deacon Edwin Omar Pa- MOVING? If you are moving or changing parishes, please fill out checo, information below. Clip and mail to THE CATHOLIC MISSOURIAN, to assist the parish life P.O. Box 104900, Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900. Or email changes to collaborator and sacramental [email protected]. Allow two weeks. Official Decree minister of St. Mary Parish, Milan and the Mission of St. NEW ADDRESS Mary, Unionville, and to assist with Diocesan Hispanic Min- NAME______The Most Reverend W. Shawn Deacon Jerónimo Cordón istry. ADDRESS______McKnight makes the following Chinchilla, to assist the par- appointments: ish life collaborator and sac- Deacon Santos Abel Ru- CITY, STATE, ZIP______ramental minister of St. Mary bio, to assist the administrator CLERGY APPOINTMENTS Parish, Milan and the Mission of St. Peter Parish, Marshall, NEW PARISH______of St. Mary, Unionville, and and to assist with Diocesan OLD PARISH______Permanent Diaconate to assist with Diocesan His- Hispanic Ministry. panic Ministry. 10/18/19 Deacon Edwin J. Schepers, These appointments are effec- from assisting the pastor of An- tive October 13, 2019. Office Assistant Floater nunciation Parish, California, to assist the pastor of St. An- An exciting and faith-filled opportunity exists drew Parish, Tipton. Given at the Chancery this 15th day of October 2019. at the Diocese of Jefferson City Chancery office. We are seeking a full-time individual with good This appointment is effective office skills to assist with clerical assignments, primarily data entry. This position is typically July 1, 2019. Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm, and offers a full range of benefits including medical and matching 403(b) Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. retirement plan. Deacon Christopher M. Bishop of Jefferson City A minimum of 3 years’ experience with Microsoft Office Wickern, from assisting the suite and accurate keyboarding skills of 60 wpm is required. pastor of St. Patrick Parish, All final candidates will be asked to submit to an on-line skills Sedalia, to assist the pastor of test. The successful candidate will enjoy accepting different Mrs. Constance Schepers assignments and tasks from various departments. This St. Ann Parish, Warsaw and individual may also be required to greet visitors and operate the Mission of SS. Peter and Chancellor the switchboard or act as host/hostess for on-site meetings. Paul Parish, Cole Camp. Qualified candidates should send a resume to HRDir@ diojeffcity.org. This appointment is effective Pray for deceased priests August 7, 2019. Oct. 20 — Fr. John P. Cowan, Immaculate Conception, Owensville (1979) Oct. 22 — Fr. Adolph H. Puetter, St. Francis Carraciola, FALL CEMETERY CLEAN-UP Deacon Pedro de Jesús Bourbon (1957); Fr. Michael E. McHugh, Holy Monday, October 28 Almazán, to assist the ad- Guardian Angels, Brinktown (1978) ministrator of St. Peter Parish, Resurrection & St. Peter Cemeteries Oct. 26 — Fr. John J. Hans, Immaculate Conception, Marshall, and to assist with Di- Shackelford (1965); Msgr. Joseph A. Vogelweid, St. Jefferson City ocesan Hispanic Ministry. Peter, Jefferson City (1981); Fr. Edwin N. Sturm, St. All floral arrangements and decorations Joseph, Martinsburg (1983) must be removed before this date, and Deacon Juan Enrique Cas- Oct. 27 — Fr. Patrick H. Hoffmann, St. Joseph, Canton (1990) should be done by a person designated by tro, to assist the pastor of St. Oct. 30 — Msgr. Patrick J. Gilfillan, Immaculate the family. Unauthorized persons found Peter Parish, Jefferson City and Conception, Macon (1964) removing flowers and decorations from to continue as Diocesan Direc- graves will be prosecuted. tor of Intercultural and Mar- NOTE: Items in permanent vases that are part of the riage Ministries and as Dioce- Volunteer Ombudsman Needed monument will not be removed. Cemetery reserves the right san Executive Director of Faith to remove any damaged items or faded flower arrangements. Formation. Want to make a difference in the life of a vulnerable adult? The Ombudsman Program is a network of volunteers who [email protected] — www.rccjc.org advocate, educate, and empower residents who reside in nursing homes. 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cis in January to but I hope to build on the good in parish life. Our registered report on the state work begun by Bishop Gaydos Catholic population is there- of our diocese. to strengthen the ecclesial cul- fore growing older. Overall, While my re- ture of our diocese. the Catholic population has port includes quite How do we go about doing declined slightly in our diocese a bit of statistics, it that? in the past 10 years. is also informed by the four lis- First, we consider the reali- •There is a decreasing num- A pastoral plan tening sessions we conducted in ties around us. There are many ber of active priests. the diocese last April and May. benchmarks to consider, but •The twin crises of clergy to go forward, together In reflecting on those listen- the ones highlighted in the ad sexual abuse and the abuse of ing sessions and in reviewing limina report are most relevant power have wounded the pres- By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight ry reasons for the visit, to pray the material compiled by the to our efforts to become “bet- byterate of the diocese (the The preparation for my ad at the tombs (the “thresholds”) diocesan staff, I will be report- ter together” as a missionary priests of the diocese as a whole) limina visit to the Holy See is of Saints Peter and Paul. ing several key observations to diocese, including: and strongly discouraged the well under way. The other primary purpose and his officials. •People are moving from faithful, jeopardizing their rela- In July, I submitted to Rome for the trip is to honor the Holy I could sum up these obser- rural to urban areas. Our small tionship with the Church and a 137-page report, which covers Father’s responsibility of calling vations in two words: Better towns are seeing declining their trust in her leaders. the activity of the Diocese of Jef- us to be in union with the Pope Together. populations, and our larger cit- People’s trust, confidence ferson City since the last report and the rest of the Church. In other words, in facing ies are growing. and belief in the sacrament of by Bishop John Gaydos in 2010. To do that, I will be meeting the challenges before our local •Along with the rest of the holy orders has been shaken, The Latin phrase “ad lim- with the heads of various offices Church, the Diocese of Jeffer- United States, we are seeing ina” refers to one of the prima- in the Holy See and Pope Fran- son City, it is my firm belief we young people less engaged See AD LIMINA, page 23 can overcome attitudes of scar- city and decline by increasing our collaboration and encour- Bishop McKnight’s aging a missionary mindset among our Catholics. Bishop McKnight’s Intención del mes Calendar It’s been my experience that October de octubre del if we think change is some- prayer intention Obispo McKnight thing negative and to be de- for our Local por nuestra OCTOBER layed or avoided, we often as- Church Iglesia Local Oct. 22 Meeting of Deans of Diocese of Jefferson City, 11 am, sume resources are scarce and For the cessation of Por el cese de violencia; Catholic Center, Jefferson City; Presbyteral Council no one is available to assist us. violence; that our com- que nuestras comu- Meeting, 1 pm, Catholic Center, Jefferson City For us as a Church, this at- munities foster a culture nidades fomenten una Oct. 23 Confirmation Mass, 7 pm, St. Andrew Church, titude often results in parishes of life and peace by cultura de vida y paz Tipton and dioceses that are inward- recognizing the dignity reconociendo la digni- oriented, not missionary — or of every human being, dad de cada ser huma- Oct. 24 Diocesan Excellence in Education Fund Board made in the image and no, hecho a la imagen y Meeting, 1 pm, Columbia; Mass with Knights and outward — focused. likeness of God. semejanza de Dios. Dames of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, 5:30 pm, followedy b dinner, St. Thomas More Newman Mission and renewal Please be so kind as to make this a part Center, Columbia, It will take us some time, of your group and private prayer. Oct. 26 Mass, 100th Anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 2044, 5 pm, followed by dinner, Montgomery City Oct. 27 Confirmation Mass, 2 pm, Mary Immaculate Church, Kirksville Call our experienced lenders Oct. 28-29 Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate for fast, flexible home loan service. Board of Directors Meeting, Washington, DC Oct. 31 Planning Meeting for Hispanic Ministry with St. Peter Church, Jefferson City and El Puente, 8:30 Make a Gift That Lasts am, Catholic Center, Jefferson City; Diocesan Finance Council Meeting, 11 am, Catholic Center, a Lifetime and Jefferson City Helps the Church

NOVEMBER Nov. 1 Mass, All Saints Day, 6:30 am, Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City Nov. 2 Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Convivium Dinner With a Catholic Gift Auction, 6 pm, St. Louis Annuity, you can secure Nov. 3 Confirmation Mass, 2 pm, Immaculate Conception the future for yourself and Church, Jefferson City your loved ones, and give a lasting gift to your parish, Nov. 4 Mass, Diocesan Schools Professional Development school, diocese or other Day, 9 am, Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson Catholic organization. City; Confirmation Mass, 7 pm, Holy Spirit Church, Centralia For a personalized Lisa Wolken Kevin Schwarzer Nov. 6-7 Catholic Rural Life Board of Directors Meeting, proposal, contact: (573) 761-6209 (573) 761-6244 NMLS #673312 NMLS #450139 Center for Catholic Studies, University of St. Jake Seifert Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota Director of Development Diocese of Jefferson City Nov. 8 Memorial Mass for Deceased Priests of the Diocese PO Box 104900

of Jefferson City, 11 am, St. Pius X Church, Moberly Jefferson City MO 65110-4900 573-635-9127, ext. 227 NASDAQ: HWBK ©2018, Hawthorn Bank www.HawthornBank.com Nov. 9-15 USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland [email protected] 4 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 Extraordinary Mission Month: Everyone is a Missioner By Glenmary Father Aaron Wessman ment Maximum Illud. In that way, we seek not sim- our culture, in our own Glen- •Broader Invitation: The Pope Francis has proclaimed That renewal continues to ply an other-worldly sense of mary family, on this 100th an- old mentality of Catholics has October to be an “Extraordi- this day. mission, and not the colonial, niversary of Maximum Illud: been that missioners are men nary Mission Month.” One hundred years ago, conquering sense of mission we and women religious sent off to It’s the 100th anniversary Pope Benedict XV talked about might have considered in the •Care of Creation: All of mission lands. of a teaching that propelled mission in terms of two goals: past. creation can be a means of grace We understand now, more the Church to think creatively the salvation of souls and plant- Mission today has framed that engenders the missionary fully, that all Christians, on ac- about her missionary call. ing the Church. the “salvation of souls” in the work of the Church. count of our baptism, are called The days after World War These two goals were af- context of a holistic, integral Though fallen, the cosmos to be missioners. I caused Pope Benedict XV to firmed at the Second Vatican and even cosmic understanding has been ordered to proclaim Everyone isn’t called to some chart a renewed, deeper sense Council (1962-65), but within of salvation. the glory of God. The universe’s distant land, or even to our of mission in his teaching docu- a renewed sense of mission. Yes, the Church is still con- expanse, or the beauty of a home missions, but every Chris- cerned about the salvation of flower, are each, in its own way, tian is called to a particular mis- individuals and, true to scrip- ordered toward bringing people sion to be lived out in the world. YOU CALL US ture, maintains that every indi- into the fullness of the reality of Mission, after all, is the very WE’LL WIRE YOU vidual will be held accountable salvation. beating heart of the Church. for his or her life. However, we understand •Collaboration and Dia- Father Aaron Wessman, more fully that salvation in- logue: The Church cannot sim- S.T.D., Ph.D., is first vice-pres- STOKES cludes the sanctification and re- ply see her mission as expand- ident of Glenmary Home Mis- ELECTRIC COMPANY demption of the entire person, ing the boundary line between sioners. He holds a doctorate 226 MADISON who exists within a particular the Church and the world “out- in systematic theology, with an JEFFERSON CITY culture, is part of a particular side.” emphasis in missiology, from the people, and is woven into the What is required of mission- Catholic University of Leuven 636-2167 tapestry of creation. ers, therefore, is a commitment in Belgium. He recently served to dialogue with the world to as missionary pastor in Bertie Planting the Kingdom determine, as much as is pos- and Washington counties, North The Butcher Shop L.L.C. Second, the need to “plant sible, how the Kingdom has Carolina. the Church” is reinterpreted in been a part of the world, and Inspected, Custom Butchering and Processing light of a theology of the King- how people might be invited This article was published in Smoking & Curing dom of God. to a deeper relationship with the Autumn 2019 issue of Glen- We Sell Fresh & Frozen Meats, The Kingdom of God is the Lord of the Kingdom, Jesus mary Challenge magazine and is Whole, Half, or Quarter Beef, more than a piece of earth or a Christ. republished here with permission. Whole or Half Pork group of people. It is the more Located between Freeburg and Vienna on Highway 63 comprehensive and eternal, Christ-ended reality towards Jim & Debbie Dudenhoeffer (573) 744-5888 which the Church is journey- Owners ing. Official Decree This understanding plays out in very practical ways. For instance, that the Church might not be effectively On the Age for the Celebration of Confirmation planted in a particular territory After consultation with the Very Reverend Deans, the Presby- does not mean that God has teral Council and other advisors, I hereby decree that the Sacra- Inspirational Gifts for All Occasions! not been present and active in ment of Confirmation in the Diocese of Jefferson City shall be the lives of the people. celebrated for those who are about 12 years of age, in accord with Especially First Communion, Baptism, & Weddings It does not mean that the the prescriptions of Canon 891 and the complementary norms of Kingdom, at least its begin- the United States Conference of Catholic (which decrees www.catholicsupply.com nings, did not exist in these that Confirmation shall be conferred between the age of discre- or Call Today for a Free Catalog 1-800-325-9026 territories before Christians ar- tion and about sixteen years of age, within the limits determined rived. by the Diocesan Bishop). Furthermore, just because a This decree takes effect immediately. Confirmation will now person does not have access to a normally be conferred on those who are in the seventh grade “planted church” does not pre- academic year. The confirmandi, parishes, families and sponsors clude or exclude her participa- will abide by the catechetical requirements contained in diocesan tion in, or contribution to, the policy for the preparation of confirmandi. Kingdom of God. Finally, the ultimate goal of the Church’s mission is no lon- Given at the Chancery this first day of October, 2019. We offer a ger viewed as simply establish- Knights of Columbus ing the Church, as important as Fourth Degree that is. The ultimate goal of mission Discount is the Kingdom of God: a king- Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. dom which will only fully exist Bishop of Jefferson City 236 East High Street, We also Downtown Jefferson City SELL at world’s end. tuxedos! 573-634-7267 The Church’s heartbeat Mrs. Constance Schepers www.samuelstuxedos.com So, let me propose three themes for us to reflect upon, in Chancellor The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 5 Celebrating milestone CCVI and El Puente anniversaries in J.C. By Ashley Wiskirchen pastoral work in parishes. From France to Texas to This new call to serve paved See CELEBRATION, page 11 points throughout the Jeffer- son City diocese, the 150-year history of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) continues to echo along the paths they have traveled. It is reflected in the gen- erations of local Catholics who St. Boniface & St. Raphael were taught by CCVI sisters and by people who continue to be served by El Puente‒Hispan- FALL DINNER ic Ministry, which was founded Brunswick by three CCVIs 20 years ago. Knights of Columbus Hall People gathered in St. Peter Kurt Bruemmer, the president of El Puente–Hispanic Min- Church in Jefferson City Sept. istry’s Board of Directors, presents Sister Peggy Bonnot Sunday 29 to observe both anniversa- with the CCVI El Puente Education Fund Certificate, es- Turkey & Ham ries. tablishing a fund that will support El Puente employees in with all the trimmings NOV.3 “Our celebration is a visible pursuing education and certification that allows them to Carryouts available 11 am to 1 pm witness that the Incarnate Word continue serving Hispanic communities in mid-Missouri. continues to invite and create — Photo by Ashley Wiskirchen community among the People Into the early 1900s, sisters Taos, Macon, Kirksville and St. SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH of God in evolving and life-giv- began making their way west Patrick. ing ways through the presence through Missouri, teaching In ensuing years, the sisters’ ANNUAL of the Sisters of Charity of the in West Plains, Jefferson City, ministries expanded to include Incarnate Word and our associ- ates, co-ministers and friends,” Experience the mystery of the Incarnation as Mary might have... TURKEY stated Sister Cathy Vetter, a Jef- ferson City native and member DINNER of the CCVI congregation. A Traditional Baked turkey & bone-in ham, She welcomed the crowd Christmas real mashed potatoes, and gave an introduction to Favorite carols, hymns dressing, gravy & sing-alongs and meditations the history and impact of the all the trimmings CCVIs and the local Hispanic- ministry community. Adults $11 • Kids (6-11) $5 Many CCVIs attended the 5 & under free event — some having trav- Take-outs & delivery available eled from San Antonio, Texas, Donna Cori Gibson (adult size only) 660-882-6468 where the congregation was in concert Baked Goods • Craft Store • Prize Drawings! founded — and shared warm November 17 • 3 pm • St. George, Linn embraces and greetings as they Chili supper to follow in parish hall (11am-5pm) were reunited face-to-face. Sunday, November 3 For more information, contact St. George Rectory at 573-897-2293 322 Seventh Street Humble beginnings Previews & free downloads at www.DonnaCoriGibson.com The Congregation of the Sis- Boonville ters of Charity of the Incarnate Church of the Risen Savior Jesus said to them, Word was founded in 1869 by “Come away by yourselves ... and rest a while.” Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis of San Antonio, in direct re- FALL DINNER sponse to the suffering brought Gabriel House on by the Civil War and follow- Valentine Hall — Starkenburg Catholic Guesthouse in Brinktown ing cholera epidemic. 197 Highway P, Rhineland He sent out a call for wom- en to enter into that suffering Sunday, November 3 by serving the sick and dying. 11 am - 3 pm Beginning with three sisters from France, the congregation Dine-in or carry-out — Country fried chicken, whole hog sausage, steadily grew as it provided com- mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, Missouri baked apples, dinner rolls, salads, pie & desserts fort, solace and care to the ill. The sisters also established $11 adults schools and homes to care for $5 kids 6-12 and take care of orphans left in Kids 5 & under free Adults 90 & over free the wake. The sisters’ exceptional abili- Country Store ties in healthcare eventually led Quilts Religious Articles them to the Midwest, arriving Day Meetings — Overnight Retreats — Group Meetings — Conferences in St. Louis in 1889 to work in Handicap accessible hall Accomodates 7 guests overnight (or more) and groups up to 35 for day use the Missouri Pacific Railroad For info, call (573) 236-4390 Hospital. Contact Wilma at 573-680-6024 or Colleen at 573-578-3087 6 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 Priest from Cuba shares story of his call to Priesthood, mission By Jay Nies the Lord, not of the cross. The in his beloved “I think Father Rolando Montes be- cross is a blessing.” homeland to I spent two lieves growing up in the island The priest, who goes by Fr. Christ. weeks explain- nation of Cuba has helped make Rolo, is spending a semester at Located ing the faith to him a better Catholic. the University of Missouri while about 90 miles them,” he said. “It taught me something that working on a degree in institu- off the coast of “Every evening, I still try to live: Do not be afraid tional communication from the Florida, Cuba we had around of the cross! The cross is meant Pontifical University of the Holy is a tradition- an hour of ex- to be part of the Christian life,” Cross in Rome. ally Catholic planation and he told a gathering of parishio- He drew laughs, gasps and country. It was more questions ners at Our Lady of Lourdes in wide-eyed stares while talking colonized by and more ques- Columbia Oct. 3. about his road to the Priesthood Spain in the tions and more “Be afraid of the sin,” he con- and some of the abundant op- 1500s and questions and tinued. “Be afraid of betraying portunities for leading people gained its in- more ques- dependence in tions.” 1898. They wound Cuba’s rela- up forming a tionship with Father Rolando “Rolo” Montes, a priest spending a se- prayer group. the United mester in Columbia while studying institutional commu- The future States was nications at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in priest got per- Alan Anz, M.D. strained for de- Rome, shares some of his experiences of growing up and mission from Parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes cades after the discerning his priestly calling in the nation of Cuba. several his Specializing in adult Marxist revolu- — Photo by Jay Nies classmates’ pas- hip & knee pain tion of 1959. said Fr. Rolo. “I was baptized in tors to prepare For an appointment call Diplomatic ties were restored in a church (130 miles) from my them for the sacraments. (573) 876-8158 2014. house, in a closed church, with “I was a catechist for them,” www.columbiaorthogroup.com Only one new church has the doors locked.” he said. “So when they went to been built in Cuba since 1960, His uncle is a priest of what their houses and to their parish- when the population was around Fr. Rolo calls “the hero genera- es, they could receive baptism.” 6 million. It is now close to 11 tion.” Getting caught could have Your loved one always stays million. “They became priests be- gotten them expelled. exclusively in our care and our Church-state relations were tween 1960 and 1989, when the Fr. Rolo also joined another especially difficult for the first Church was very persecuted,” group of Catholic students who approach is simple… 30 years after the revolution but said Fr. Rolo. “To become a met and prayed in secret at the have improved somewhat since priest in those years was heroic.” school. then. The younger priest recounted They found abundant “If by Catholic, you mean how his pastor and his parish strength and energy in 1998 people who come to church, catechist made sacrifices and suf- when Pope St. John Paul II be- we have maybe 5 percent,” Fr. fered for their faith. came the first Pope to visit their Rolo stated. “But if Catholic “I grew up in a suffering com- country. means people who appreciate munity,” he said. “I learned a lot “I can’t even explain what a the Church and recognize them- from this Church of my child- great blessing that was to Cuba!” selves as Catholic, it would be hood.” said Fr. Rolo. around 60 percent.” When he was 11, he attended Around that time, he began People can receive religious a Catholic retreat. The leader asking himself what he would education in their parishes, but gave a clear explanation and pas- need to do in order to be truly there are no Catholic schools. sionate witness about Who Jesus happy. “The educationat all levels is Christ is and why it matters. “I have to do what I was cre- We treat all Marxist, even for Catholic peo- “At the time for reflection, ated for,” he reasoned. who enter ple,” said Fr. Rolo. I was wondering, ‘Oh, if Jesus How could he figure out our home The Church has little access Christ is Who this man says, Je- what that is? with dignity to public media, and the Inter- sus Christ is worthy of someone “I needed the help of some- and respect net is still an expensive luxury to give His whole life to Him,’” one who knows me and who for many people in Cuba, he Fr. Rolo recalled. loves me,” he said. said. “Because Jesus Christ is abso- So he turned to God in fer- Yet, people remain hungry lutely great!” vent, persistent prayer — “day- for and receptive to the Good time, afternoon, evening and Christy, Kent and Kyle Trimble News of Jesus Christ. Youth ministry night.” “This presents an absolutely Fr. Rolo was admitted to an “What is Your purpose for tremendous opportunity for the academically-challenging board- me?” he would ask. “What is Church and for them,” said Fr. ing school. Your will? Why am I alive?” Rolo. Students were not allowed to talk openly about God. The only “Take me to heaven” “Hero generation” religious book they could have Fr. Rolo eventually asked a Fr. Rolo grew up Catholic, was a Bible, because it was con- priest to help him figure out but his parents could not prac- sidered a cultural book. what God wanted him to be. Two locations offering burial, cremation and funeral planning tice their faith because his dad Fr. 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ROLLO, page 14 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 7 Missouri Catholics told to find, pursue their mission By Jay Nies gives Church communities David Bereit, founder The greatest Catholic ad- strategies for outreach and and former CEO of the 40 vocates of all time have some- for marriage preparation, Days for Life Campaign, thing in common. enrichment and restoration; talks about motivating the next generation of They discovered their mis- and Catholic advocates, in his sion, made it personal and •David Araby, who chal- keynote address at the pursued it with uninhibited lenged Mr. Bereit to or- Missouri Catholic Confer- passion. ganize a Church response ence’s 2019 Annual As- “You need to find the is- to the scourge of abor- sembly in the State Capi- sue that animates you, that is tion — leading to the 40 tol. — Photo by Jay Nies part of your faith, that will af- Days for Life Campaign fect our culture and help point (www.40daysforlife.com), spoke from experience about things in the right direction,” the largest and one of the advocating on God’s behalf said nationally-recognized most effective grassroots pro- for the people who are least Catholic activist and motivator life mobilization ever to con- able to stand up for them- David Bereit. front the abortion industry. selves. The founder and longtime “The one story that I The afternoon brought a CEO of the global 40 Days for haven’t shared and it could slate of break-out sessions Life Campaign spoke to Cath- be THE most transforma- on timely topics including olics from all over the state at tional story in this chamber: immigration, gender ideol- the Missouri Catholic Confer- and that’s YOUR story,” he the next level. There are some Mr. Bereit. “We need to find ogy, racism, and Pope Fran- ence’s 2019 Annual Assembly said. politicians that only YOU can the mission that God is call- cis’s exhortation on youth, in the State Capitol. influence. There are some ing us to. Whatever the great “Christus Vivit” (“Christ About 350 Catholic cler- More photos from messages that only YOU can burdens that we see in society, Lives”). gy and laypeople joined the this event will be effectively articulate.” whatever passions we have, the Catholic young people state’s Roman Catholic bish- posted in The Catholic He spoke of St. Teresa experiences, the gifts, the skills scouted the hallways and ops at the event. Missourian’s online of Calcutta’s 1982 visit to a that God is giving you, where public spaces of the massive The theme was: “Rais- edition, www.cathmo. Catholic high school in the they can make the greatest im- Capitol, searching for clues ing the Next Generation of Arlington, Virginia, diocese. pact in the world — WE need in a scavenger hunt. Catholic Advocates.” com. Select “Photo A student asked her, to find OUR Calcutta! Teens in the Senate Cham- “Now more than ever, Galleries” from the “How can we become like “And when you find your ber took part in a mock leg- the world, the Church needs “Multimedia” tab on you?’ Calcutta, you need to advo- islature, putting their persua- you!” Mr. Bereit thundered the menu bar. Having discovered her cate and lead on that front,” he sion skills and understanding from the ornate, nearly cen- own passion and mission in said. “Don’t wait for permis- of civics into practice. tury-old elevated dais in the “There are some ministries serving the poorest of the poor sion. Don’t wait for all the cir- Before lunch, the people House Chamber. that only YOU can start!” he in the slums of an immense cumstances to be perfect. Start gathered in the Third Floor said. “There are some people city in India, she responded, now!” Rotunda area to watch a pre- “Find your passion” that only YOU can reach. “Find YOUR Calcutta.” recorded interview with Bill Mr. Bereit hammered home There are some organizations “That same message is ap- Peace and war stories of young Catholics who that only YOU can take to propriate for all of us,” said A speaker from each diocese See MCC ASSEMBLY, page 11 by faith and fortitude are help- ing to turn the tide of decay in American civilization. They included: Through your World Mission Sunday help The Society for the •Curtis Martin, founder Propagation of the Faith and CEO of the Fellowship of …our Church provides healthcare for newborns and Catholic University Students mothers in the Americas (www.focus.org), which pre- pares young Catholics to serve …Catholic orphanages and as missionaries on U.S. college nursing homes operate in campuses; European countries where •Cristina Barba, president persecution remains and founder of The Culture …30,000 major seminarians in Project International (www. Africa receive support for their thecultureproject.org), which vocations, training in the Gospel teaches young people the im- to bring hope to the vulnerable portance of lifelong love, the dignity of the person and new …a church in Oceania has funds paths of sexual integrity; to complete reconstruction and •Mary-Rose and Ryan Ver- serve the faithful ret, founders of the Witness …Religious Sisters are able to to Love ministry (www.wit educate street children and nesstolove.org), which helps youth from impoverished tribal bring newly married couples areas through 16,000 primary and those who have been suc- schools in Asia cessfully married together for mentoring; Please give generously •J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio October 19-20 (www.communio.org), which 8 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019

QUESTION CORNER What to say in confession / Papal Reverence needed in church Audience By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service October 16, 2019 Q. I have not been to confession in at Dear brothers and sisters: least 10 years. I want to go, but I have no In our catechesis on the Acts of the idea what to say. How am I to remember Apostles, we have seen how the out- all of my sins and the number of times pouring of the Holy Spirit led the early that I have committed them? (Columbus, Church to realize that God’s offer of sal- Ohio) vation in Christ is intended for people of every nation. A critical moment in A. Don’t worry; the priest is there to help this process takes place when, in a dream, St. Peter is told that henceforth no food is unclean you, and he will try to make things easy. in God’s eyes. Almost immediately, a Gentile, the Roman centurion Cornelius, comes to Pe- (He will also have heard the confessions of ter and, while hearing him preach the Gospel, receives, together with his household, the gift a number of others in your same situation.) of the Holy Spirit and is baptized (cf. Acts 10). These events led Peter to open his mind and Tell the priest that you haven’t been to the sacrament of pen- heart to the “creativity” with which God was extending to all people the blessings promised ance in many years and worry that you cannot remember the to Israel. Peter’s discernment of God’s universal saving will was the mark of a true evangelizer, exact number of times you have committed each specific sin. who desires to share the joy of the Gospel with everyone. Peter’s example also challenges us (The priest has the right to lift the penitent’s obligation to do so.) to examine our own openness to the surprising creativity with which the Holy Spirit is even Tell him that you would like to make this a “general confes- now drawing all people to salvation in the Risen Lord. sion,” that you are sorry for any and all sins — including those I welcome all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s audience, you don’t remember. He may ask you whether there are any especially those from England, Scotland, Finland, Norway, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, Ma- particular serious sins that you do recall, and you will mention lawi, Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Canada and the United States those, if any. of America. I greet in particular the delegation from the NATO Defense College, with good The absolution to follow will cover all sins — whether mortal wishes for their efforts in the cause of peace. Upon all of you, and your families, I invoke the or venial — committed in the past. I am pleased that you are joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you! considering this, and I believe that the experience will leave you with a feeling of relief, a new spiritual energy and a sense of the closeness of a loving God. InstItute of ChrIst the KIng sovereIgn PrIest Q. Can we please begin to restore reverence at Mass? I st. franCIs de sales oratory see young women wearing short shorts, men in flip-flops HOLY MASS and other inappropriate clothing. Shouldn’t we dress nicely while visiting God in His house? Sunday: Also, parishioners socialize — laughing and talking loud- 8am Low Mass ly — while others are trying to pray prior to Mass. I do not 10am High Mass w/Choir consider myself old-fashioned, but I go to Mass to interact First Friday: with God. These distractions may seem small, but to me they 6:30pm High Mass w/Choir take away from the dignity that should prevail at the Eucha- Confessions Daily rist. Though I try to rise above these things and look for the goodness of the celebration, I still leave church feeling disap- Ohio at Gravois in South St. Louis 314.771.3100 pointed. There must be some churches somewhere that have [email protected] established guidelines for the conduct they expect. (Fishers, )

A. The has no universal dress code for at- tendance at Mass — perhaps necessarily so, given the diverse Ensure Security cultural standards in a worldwide Church. The Church does say P l a n A h e a d in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that “bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity and When you take the time to pre-plan, joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest” (No. 1387). Over the last half-century of my Priesthood, I have observed you ensure security for those you love. a pattern of more casual dress at Mass — no longer the “Sunday best” — with the result that a number of parishes, even dioceses, have chosen to publish more specific guidelines. Protect your loved ones from Some of the Roman basilicas require that women should not financial burdens, conflict and stress. wear sleeveless blouses, men should not wear shorts and women’s skirts should reach below the knees. In 2007, the Archdiocese of Manila in the Philippines asked men to wear collared shirts with Find peace of mind. Plan with us today. sleeves at Mass and provided examples of “improper” attire for 12 East Ash Street | Columbia, MO women, including miniskirts or skimpy shorts. As to socializing in church before Mass, some parishes en- courage parishioners to greet each other and converse in the ves- (573) 449-4153 tibule or gathering area, but note that once inside the church proper, a respectful silence should prevail to allow for quiet prayer in preparation for the Eucharist.

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The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 VIEWPOINT 9 Marriage: When expectations yield to love By Carolyn Woo Person,” an op-ed by Swiss and British yearning.” safety net, but only the confidence that Catholic News Service philosopher Alain de Botton in The New De Botton proposes the work of mar- you can make it because you have each This summerYork Times, May 28, 2016, was the most riage as the ability to “accommodate other. marked the special read article of the paper in that year. ourselves to ‘wrongness,’ striving always Commitment gives the space where occasions of David’s While it seems to deride marriage, the to adopt a more forgiving, humorous healing can begin when one is at his or and my 40th anni- essay actually proposes what it takes to and kindly perspective.” Compatibility, her worst and totally unreasonable, yet versary and the mar- succeed in marriage. he reminds us, is the outcome of love, the spouse stays put. riage of our older It suggests that most people are too not its precondition. The above is not only possible, but son Ryan to Sarah, enamored to know, or want to know, the From experience, I know grace hap- it is the plan of God for marriage. Holy our new daughter. whole person they fall head over heels pens when stifling expectations for the Cross Father Bill Beauchamp, in his In one of the for and then marry. Romantic love sto- “perfect” spouse give way to appreciation homily at Ryan and Sarah’s wedding, re- prewedding festivi- ries traditionally set the apex at the altar of his or her goodness, vocation, gifts, minded the couple, “Today you pledge ties, I asked the men gathered, married and then leave generations of readers vulnerabilities, heartfelt expressions of yourselves to the unknown. You do not from 10 to 50 years, what advice they with “and they lived happily ever after.” care and shortcomings. We should be fully comprehend what you are promis- have for the groom-to-be. They respond- Well, they don’t. We find that we are most watchful about the tendency to re- ing to each other today, but you do so ed with this sheepish, knowing laugh actually difficult to live with; we make make spouses fit for our use to meet our freely and with much excitement and that seemed to communicate the senti- demands on each other that can be self- needs and vanities. joy, confident that God will be with you ment, “You don’t know what is in store.” centered or arbitrary; we are more differ- While marriage is work, it is built on in your marriage.” One pointed to the plaque on the ent than we think; we have neuroses and such simple things as “please,” “may I,” wall with the inscription, “Happy wife, baggage that trigger dramatic reactions “thank you” and “sorry,” the folksy ad- Woo is distinguished president’s fellow happy life.” They all chimed in, “This is to what seem to be throwaway com- vice that Pope Francis frequently gives to for global development at Purdue Univer- it.” There was a collective explanation ments. It is a letdown to realize that not married couples. The strength of a mar- sity and served as the CEO and president that when you are a bachelor, you get to all our needs — such as loneliness, secu- riage comes in times of difficulties when of Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to your chores at some time and in some rity or affirmation — can be met. there are no answers, no guarantees, no 2016. manner. But wives are very specific: Moreover, we find that our spouses They need things done by a particular come with families and friends who time (usually now) and in a particular place claims on our time, resources and REFLECTION way (theirs). They seem to do so with emotional well-being. We would have unequal parts of cajoling, list-making married the wrong person if the right and tyranny. person is the “perfect being ... who can Thanks always “Why You Will Marry the Wrong meet all our needs and satisfy our every By Mark Saucier At our Friday group, we talk about our week. Sometimes a common theme On being a good pastor appears. This time, a number of the guys mentioned how blessed or grateful they felt By Father John Catoir I agree with him. He has written best- because of someone or some event in their lives. I wish I had read selling books on leadership for busi- When my turn came, I reported that gratitude was something I had been the book, The Bet- nessman, and applied the same skills to grappling with. ter Pastor by Patrick parish life. For a while, I have been trying to make a nightly review of my day, thank- Lencioni, a layman Here’s an introduction in his own ing God for all the serendipitous and undeserved good that I had encountered. who specializes words: Over time, I’ve been specifically grateful for everything from laughter to in leadership and 1. A pastor is not just a priest but the loved ones, from rainbows to chemo. team building. The leader of a an organization that requires I often went to sleep peaceful and contented, but I don’t know how much book flap reads: “As management and leadership skills. that helped the next morning. While the examen was good, I felt that I was he approached the 2. Part of leading an organization is missing a lot, just hitting the high notes. door to the Sacristy, holding people accountable for excel- What I needed was not a daily list of gratitude, but a grateful mindfulness Fr. Daniel Con- lence, which often involves difficulty, practiced throughout the day. nor had no idea that his parish and his uncomfortable and loving conversa- I wanted an awareness that would not only catch bitty blessings that I tend- Priesthood — was about to be changed tions. ed to overlook at night, but also help me react more creatively and graciously forever.” 3. A pastor needs a real management when they arose. This book is a fictional, yet realis- team to do this. It’s funny how things come to our attention. Simply being aware of all this, tic story; lovingly written for all those 4. A pastor needs support from “out- I’ve come across some otherwise unrelated facts that reinforce my desire to do it. priests in the world who are not only siders” and other priests. There’s the amygdala, that portion of the brain associated with emotions, spiritual shepherds, but also leaders of The Mass, which is the source and survival instincts, and memory. They say that two-thirds of the amygdala’s the organizations we call parishes. summit of our faith, is the most visible neurons are on the alert for any bad news that could possibly harm us. Being the pastor of a Catholic par- sign of the health of a parish. Excellence While it acts as protection, it can crimp our attitude. ish is one of the most challenging jobs in the celebration of the Mass encour- Another thing is our memory bias. Because of the way the amygdala con- in the world. Whether they are respon- ages parishioners and visitors to become nects threats and emotions, negative experiences tend to imprint immediately sible for a small rural parish, medium- more involved in going deeper in their and tend to become more memorable than many positive ones. sized urban one, or large suburban-me- faith and parish life. Conversely, positive experiences take longer to make their mark. We need to ga parish, all pastors have one thing in All of this will take time, involve hold them in awareness for at least 12 seconds for them to register in memory. common: they can’t do it alone. pain, if an honest job report has to be So here is the thing I’m learning about a mindfulness of gratitude. Though it’s been a long time since issued. Don’t back off and accept me- Practicing it, I am more aware of the many good, beautiful and gratuitous I served as a pastor, I found this book diocrity. gifts that are showered upon me every day. There is no way that can have any- extremely helpful, and an easy read. Explore some amazing websites. thing but a beneficial effect on my mood. Unfortunately, many wonderful priests Read great books on this topic. Pray But there’s more. Just realizing those moments of gift, and holding them in find that becoming a pastor can be and enlist others to ask God’s help in gratitude, makes them memorable and lasting. overwhelming and lonely. It can dimin- achieving the goal of being the pastor Those good memories can outweigh the bad and help us to be happier ish the joy of their vocation, which is a God wants you to be. people. needless tragedy. May the Lord be your strength and And if that’s the way it works, then God must want our happiness, too. That’s the opinion of the author, and your joy. 10 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 Catholic Charities works with all, for all who are in need By Jay Nies Auditorium there are simply You don’t have to be Catho- Building into a not enough hours lic to get help from Catholic hub of charitable CCCNMO to help parishes in a day to get Charities. outreach in the to everything we “Some people hear the name Capital City; become centers of charity, mercy want to get to,” and think, ‘If I’m not Catholic, •its ongoing said Mr. Lester. I’m not able to receive help,” commitment to with money given to the CSA Recovery, by said Dan Lester, executive di- providing long- nature, also tends Catholic Charities of Central and “They’re going to be able to tap into rector of Catholic Charities term disaster case to be a slow pro- Northern Missouri receives an annual al- Catholic Charities’ Charity and Mercy of Central and Northern Mis- management cess. location from the Jefferson City diocese’s Grant Program to obtain support to help souri (CCCNMO). and assistance to “There are a Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA). enhance those ministries,” said CCCN- “But we never turn away people recovering lot of response One of Bishop McKnight’s goals is for MO Executive Director Dan Lester. someone looking for assistance from recent natu- agencies in the parishes throughout the diocese to become He noted that in many places, the Cath- because they’re not Catholic or ral disasters in the nonprofit and the centers of charity and mercy in their com- olic community is the first place people not Christian,” he said. “As we state; and public sector who munities. turn to when in need. like to say, we help because of •its collabora- are working hard Toward that end, he has instructed “So we’re excited about this,” he said. what we believe, not because of tion with other to make this re- CCCNMO to make money from this year’s “It’s a way for us to help bring the bishop’s what they believe.” faith-based and covery as success- CSA available to parish social concerns groups, vision to light and to connect with parishes Mr. Lester recently spoke public agencies ful as possible,” St. Vincent de Paul societies, food pantries or that are doing some wonderful things in to a faith- and community- and organiza- he said. “But it other parish-based charitable works. their communities.” minded audience at a meeting tions to help peo- doesn’t happen of the Capital Area Interfaith ple in need. overnight.” Alliance in Jefferson City. “Since this is the Capital outlets in drawing in volunteers us: working together to make He noted that Catholic Char- About 15 members, includ- Area Interfaith Alliance, peo- and collaborating in our reset- the most effective use of the re- ities of Southern Missouri was ing Monsignor Robert A. Kur- ple were especially interested tlement work,” he said. sources that have been given to helping some families through wicki, diocesan vicar general in how we engage as a diocese Similarly, Catholic Chari- us,” said Mr. Lester. recovery from the 2011 Joplin and pastor of St. Michael par- from an interfaith perspective,” ties’ role in responding to this tornado until May 2019. ish in Russellville, attended. said Mr. Lester. year’s flooding in the diocese Come hell and high water Such disasters often have the After quickly clarifying who’s He pointed out that Refu- and the May 2019 tornados in Regarding ongoing help heaviest effect on the people eligible to receive help, Mr. Les- gee and Immigration Services Eldon and Jefferson City has with disaster recovery, CCCN- with the least access to help. ter addressed a wide variety of (RIS) of Catholic Charities has tightened its bonds with other MO currently has two full- The reduction in available services CCCNMO has a hand been working with other faith- faith groups. time case managers working low-income housing in Jefferson in providing throughout the 38 based groups for almost 50 “We’ve worked with Quinn with households affected both City due to the May tornado has counties that make up the Jef- years to help people escaping Chapel AME Church, Adven- by the tornados and the floods. led to homelessness or housing ferson City diocese. war and violence begin their tist Community Services, the In particular, they’re helping insecurity for some people. Audience members were new life in Missouri. Missouri Baptist Conference people apply for and properly CCCNMO recently hired especially interested to hear “We have a long history of and many other groups,” said spend assistance grants from a U.S. Department of Hous- about: working not just with our Cath- Mr. Lester. the Federal Emergency Man- ing and Urban Development •CCCNMO’s work to re- olic parishes in and around Co- “If you look at the long- agement Agency (FEMA), and (HUD) certified housing settle refugees fleeing danger lumbia but also with multiple term recovery committee that helping people file an appeal if counselor. and persecution in their home denominations there, from the we’ve had a hand in helping to their application for help from She helps people who are countries; Islamic Center there to Broad- create, you see multiple groups FEMA gets denied. They also homeless find a place to live, •the agency’s plans to pur- way Christian Church to any that are represented there from connect survivors with addi- people who are facing eviction chase and convert the Shikles number of different interfaith a number of churches and in- tional recovery resources, from do what they can to avoid it terfaith groups,” he said. housing to food to household and people hoping to become One of their collective goals goods. CCCNMO has also first-time homebuyers navigate Largest has been to avoid duplication been instrumental in assisting the byzantine process. 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El Puente‒Hispanic Ministries. and friends in ministry. “The foundress- Mr. Bruemmer Their vision is one of com- es of the Sisters of also presented Sr. A bridge between cultures munity — that by embracing Charity of the Incar- Peggy with a cer- With the blessing of retired the dignity of every human nate Word believed tificate establish- Bishop John R. Gaydos, El Pu- person through compassion the Gospel of Christ. ing the CCVI El ente was initiated by Incarnate and collaboration, Hispanic And across the de- Puente Education Sisters Marianne Kramer (now neighbors will be made to feel cades we share that Fund. deceased), Margaret Snyder welcome and thrive both in same faith,” Bishop Money from and Peggy Bonnot. Church and society. Gaydos stated in the fund will be Its name means “The Bridge.” El Puente’s services strength- Spanish in his hom- used to support For two decades, El Puente en the faith but also empower ily. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight bestows a special continuing educa- has been a source of comfort, families and provide support “Let us all join blessing on the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate tion and training enrichment and service for services that dignify the whole the Sisters in serv- Word before the closing of Mass. The Sisters cel- for El Puente’s em- Catholic Hispanic families in human person. ing the Incarnate ebrated their 150th anniversary in Jefferson City ployees. mid-Missouri. By meeting needs for trans- Word in our midst,” on Sept. 29 alongside El Puente–Hispanic Minis- He noted El It serves as a bridge between lation services, transportation he said. try’s 20th Anniversary. — Photo by Ashley Wiskirchen Puente is involved cultures, providing a multicul- services, legal assistance, coun- He called for an in many services tural forum with focused areas seling and immigration-issue outright rewriting of the story justice and love.” that require certification, such of service to the Hispanic com- support, El Puente truly makes of the rich man in Jesus’s par- as medical interpretation for munity — including pastoral God’s love visible to the world. able. Reflecting with gratitude clients. ministry, direct service, educa- “In that rewrite, we become After Mass, a parishioner “With this fund,” he stated, tion and training and family A multicultural celebration a brother of the poor man,” said dressed in matachine garments “we can support our staff mem- life enrichment. The anniversary Mass, cel- Bishop Gaydos. “We dine at led the cheerful procession to bers as they receive the educa- ebrated in English and Spanish the same table and care for each nearby Selinger Hospitality Cen- tion and credentials required Making God’s love visible by Bishop W. Shawn McKnight other out of justice and love.” tre, where tables and food were to continue carrying-out vital Now as a non-profit corpo- and Bishop Emeritus Gaydos, Bishop McKnight bestowed set to continue the celebration. services.” ration and a sponsored minis- interwove cultural traditions a special blessing upon the Kurt Bruemmer, president try of the CCVI congregation, through a colorful entrance pro- CCVI sisters, closing his bless- of the El Puente Board of Di- An ongoing legacy El Puente‒Hispanic Minis- cession, traditional decorations ing with a challenge to every- rectors, spoke to the crowd at El Puente‒Hispanic Minis- try, in collaboration with the and beautiful music provided one present: the reception. try continues to minister to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, by the Spanish-language choir “Let us all join the sisters in “We carry on the great work estimated 3,000 Hispanic com- currently employees three sis- directed by Sister Barbara Neist sharing in the Incarnate Word of the founding sisters,” he munity members in Cole and ters and one laywoman, with of the School Sisters of Notre by caring for each other out of said, “with a vision of bring- Moniteau counties, more than ing the healing love of Jesus, half of whom are Catholic. the Incarnate Word to others, Perhaps the most endur- MCC ASSEMBLY by promoting human dignity ing impact of El Puente and From page 7 through a ministry of presence the Sisters of Charity of the McAnany, a Cathedral of St. culture than the one we were are nonnegotiable, regardless and outreach to the Hispanic Incarnate Word is their focus Joseph parishioner and U.S. handed,” he said. of the circumstances,” he said. community here.” on making God’s love visible Army medic who helped treat He said it’s easy for people In presenting a brief history in the world, and their desire people injured by the 1941 at- “How God deals with us” to say they’re pro-life until they of El Puente and the Sisters of to live for God with a heart for tack on Pearl Harbor. The state’s Catholic bishops come face-to-face with an un- Charity of the Incarnate Word, others. Bishop McKnight presented concelebrated the closing Mass planned pregnancy or someone Mr. Bruemmer noted the sig- a special award to Mr. McAna- for the Assembly. who’s been sentenced to death. nificance of cultural events this ny for his bravery and Chris- Bishop Edward Rice of Spring- “Then it becomes real,” he community invests in. tian witness. field-Cape Girardeau preached a said. “It is nonnegotiable. So He shared a video of last passionate homily, emphasizing is the call to love, and to serve, December’s local Our Lady A path to sainthood the difficult but necessary Chris- and to reach out to the neigh- of Guadalupe celebration, in “You were made for this very tian mandate to forgive. bor in need. These are all non- which matachines perform moment!” Mr. Bereit insisted. “Our Lord calls us to love negotiables. a traditional dance for the 301 Monroe Jefferson City “You were made to lead! You were and forgiveness,” said Bishop “So we do care about the Blessed Mother. made to advocate for our faith Rice. “Forgiveness is endless, it vulnerable amongst us,” he That celebration is just one (573) 635-6101 and the values we hold dear.” is without measure, it can never said. “We do care about racism beautiful example of cultural He told everyone present be exhausted. That is how God celebration El Puente coordi- Charles Prather • Rick Prather and the immigrant. We do care Tom Kummer that when they “find their Cal- deals with us and so we are to about the death row inmate nates for the larger Hispanic cutta” and join with God in do the same toward others.” and the unborn and the uned- the work He is doing, “we will Forgiveness, he insisted, is a ucated and those who have no have the Holy Spirit working divine activity, a work of God. healthcare. We do care about through us and with us and we The bishop referred to mercy and justice.” BUTZER will see Him renewing the very Pope Francis’s observation face of the earth.” that “when we let go of anger, A video of Bereit’s keynote ad- “Dependable service since 1926” “And when you do that, you wrath, violence and revenge — dress can be found online at www. HEATING  PLUMBING  AIR CONDITIONING will become a saint in the pro- we can live joyfully.” vimeo.com/364617362. cess!” he added. 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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year’s theme, “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards,” speaks to one of the many ways we are united in giving thanks to God for His many blessings. “As each one has I am extremely grateful for your past received a gift, use it to generosity. Now I am coming to you to ask you to contin- ue to “serve one another as good stewards,” to help our SERVE ONE community grow stronger in faith. I ask that you prayerfully consider supporting the 2020 ANOTHER Catholic Stewardship Appeal through a sacrificial gift. as good stewards.” May God bless you for your generosity, and may Christ’s peace be with you. I am 1 PETER 4:10 Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight Bishop of Jefferson City

Your 2020 gift to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal will provide needed funds to support the following ministries and programs in the Diocese of Jefferson City.

FOSTERING VOCATIONS COMMUNICATION Tomorrow’s pastors are in our seminaries today. Your gift Through good communication, our diocese is able to helps seminarians receive essential academic, spiritual evangelize and amplify the mission of the Church. Your and emotional formation that spans five to eight years. gift helps support the work of our communication office and The Catholic Missourian.

FORMATION Growing in faith and knowledge of Christ must be a life- long pursuit. Your gift helps support pastoral ministries, Hispanic and youth ministry, development and other services to parishes and individuals. The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 13

MATRIMONIAL TRIBUNAL Pre-marriage assessment and annulment services are essential for building strong families and healing broken bonds. Your gift helps the diocese offer these services free of charge. CATHOLIC EDUCATION Our Catholic schools serve over 6,000 students with more than 600 teachers in 37 elementary schools and 3 high schools across the diocese. Our Catholic elementary schools thrive on a tithing model rather than tuition. Generous support of parishioners allows our schools to reach even more students as part of the evangelizing mission of the Church. Our Catholic schools are affordable to families who seek an excellent education in a Christ-centered environment. Your gift supports our Catholic School Office, providing guidance, training and administrative support to pastors, principals, faculty and staff. It ensures that our children receive a strong foundation for transforming the world with Gospel values.

SHARING IN OUR SUCCESS This year’s diocesan goal for the Catholic Stewardship Appeal is $2,450,000. Any parish that meets or exceeds its individual goal will be awarded 10 percent of that goal and 90 percent of the amount received in excess of that goal.

OUTREACH Concern for people in need helps identify us as followers of Christ. Our diocese’s commitment to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri helps provide advocacy for the poor, assistance to individuals in need, and ongoing response to recent flooding and disasters in our diocese.

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My parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. CHANCERY STAFF SERVICES The Catholic Center in Jefferson City is the bishop’s base It will be prayerful, if I pray. of operations for ministries to parishes. Your gift helps cover services for employees and visitors to the Catholic It will make generous gifts to many causes, Center, in addition to building and grounds maintenance. if I am a generous giver. It will bring others into worship, if I invite and bring them in. It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity and mercy, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I now dedicate myself to the task of being all things that I want my parish to be. Amen. 14 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 CATHOLIC CHARITIES From page 10 settled in central Missouri. certified immigration special- City, CCCNMO recently from nearby residents what hard to find common ground In the meantime, refugees ists are laying the groundwork agreed to terms for purchasing their needs are. among people of various faith approved during the 2018-19 for regular visits to the Kirks- the Shikles Auditorium build- Since the building was traditions when it comes to fiscal year continue to arrive. ville area. ing from the Jefferson City originally a chapel for the for- serving “the least among us.” “And we’re praying that There, they will help a Housing Authority. mer La Salette Seminary for “Although we do have they continue to send folks,” growing community of mi- The goal is to convert it into Catholic missionaries, “we’re some pronounced doctrinal said Mr. Lester. grants from the Democratic a venue for various communi- reclaiming a piece of our differences, we have a com- “What I tell the staff is, Republic of the Congo with ty-based charitable activities. Catholic heritage,” he said. mon desire to serve people ‘Keep doing the wonderful the legal immigration services Initial plans call for food It will contain a small, who are being underserved,” amazing work you’ve been do- they desperately need. distribution and some sort of nondenominational chapel, he stated. ing, and know people are pull- A place to serve health services to be offered he said. “And when we all pull to- ing for us.’” With a substantial grant there. CCCNMO will make gether, as Bishop McKnight He noted that several RIS from the SSM St. Mary’s Hos- final decisions on the build- Holy ground in common likes to point out, we really staff members who are also pital Foundation in Jefferson ing’s uses after finding out Mr. Lester said it’s not are ‘better together.’” FR. ROLLO From page 6 wanted to do the will of God.” quences that would come with Assumption of the Blessed Vir- cis told Cardinal Jaime Ortega, at the University of Missouri The priest promised just to pursuing the Priesthood. gin Mary into Heaven. now deceased, of Havana that School of Journalism in Co- ask him questions and let the That, he believes, was when He remembers telling the he would like to visit Cuba. lumbia. Holy Spirit answer them. God showed him the way. Blessed Mother: “If you take Organizers of the September He arrived in August and As Fr. Rolo continued pray- His uncle, the priest, sent me with you to heaven, I will be 2015 visit chose Fr. Rolo to be will stay through mid-Decem- ing, he gradually fell more him a letter filled with joy and able to make it. If you don’t, it an advisor to the Cuban media ber. deeply in love with the life he helpful advice. will be difficult for me. So take during the Pope’s visit. Between classes, Fr. Rollo was being called to. “He told me, ‘Don’t be afraid me to heaven!” “It was beautiful, very heavy has been living in the Our Lady “I didn’t want it, but there it of the cross,’” Fr. Rolo recalled. work,” the priest recalled. of Lourdes Rectory, helping out was, every day, more and more,” “He told me, ‘Take the taberna- Paradise The Pope said and did many with Mass and the sacraments he said. cle chapel as your favorite place Fr. Rolo’s first priestly assign- things during the trip, keeping while becoming fluent in Eng- He visited a Shrine of the for your whole life, and you’ll ment was to a parish of about the media and their priest advi- lish. Blessed Mother in order to try be happy.’” 75,000 people. sor very busy. “I’m learning a lot of things to think of other things. After nine years of studies “The parish is not the peo- “I was working with journal- from the blessed priests here “But that just made it worse,” and formation, Fr. Rolo was or- ple in church,” he noted. “It’s ists of the first level in the gov- and from each of you,” he told he said, laughing. dained a priest of the Diocese of the territory. We have to go to ernment,” said Fr. Rolo. “I was the parishioners. “I thank the He finally quit fighting and Camagüey, Cuba, on Aug. 15, them. We have to visit them. not a journalist, but I prayed a Lord every day for each of you.” decided to enter the seminary 2009. We have to invite them. And lot!” and to accept whatever conse- It was the Solemnity of the they are happy to receive us.” He wound up not saying “Pray heavy” He spent “three beautiful very much about Pope Francis. Fr. Rolo is hopeful about years” ministering in that area “I spoke about Jesus Christ,” the future of the Church in his when an invitation came for he said. “I used Pope Francis to country. priests of his diocese to assist speak about the Gospel, to ex- When changes come, it will the bishop of the Guantanamo plain what Jesus taught. And be important for the Church to diocese in serving a vast, poor the Cuban people appreciated be ready, he said. Open Tues-Fri 9-5:30 & Sat 10-4:30 and isolated parish there. it a lot.” He said the most important “It’s a mountain place, and thing anyone can do to help is Closed Sun & Mon there are several towns without Back to school to “pray seriously, pray heavy.” electric lights, no towers for cell Having demonstrated a gift “Intercessory prayer is so, 320 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City phones, no Internet, and not a for evangelizing through the so, so powerful!” he said. “Be- (573) 636-5470 lot of food,” said Fr. Rolo. media, he was chosen to study lieve me. We have a great power The young priest had visited institutional communication in in our hands, and I feel that the area as a seminarian, fallen Rome. we don’t even realize what we in love with the people there “Seven years after my ordina- have.” had asked Mother Mary to help tion, I had to leave my priestly He also spoke of financial Renovating a Building? him go back there sometime. paradise and became a student opportunities to help the peo- Somewhat shocked at Fr. again,” he said. ple through Aid to the Church Rolo’s eagerness to sign up, his He believes the past three in Need. Many of his people bishop agreed to send him out years in the Eternal City were are very poor, and the Church on mission. time well spent. helps them with whatever re- Contact Warren Prost “And that was the paradise “We are the Church, and sources are available. 1-800-769-5798 of my Priesthood!” said Fr. the Church exists to communi- He believes that when it www.arsi-mo.com Rolo. “I have been so happy in cate,” he said. “When you don’t comes to leading people to the this place! Because when you have access to a lot of the nor- Lord, the most important thing do something for the Lord, He mal ways of communicating, is knowing “Who you belong does very much for you. It’s you really have to know how to to.” Asbestos Inspection & very real. I’m a witness to that.” do it.” “If you belong to Christ, if Abatement Services This year, the dean suggested you really believe that, then you Serving clients throughout the Diocese of Jefferson City since 1985 Following Francis that Fr. Rolo spend a semester inspire people by the way you with asbestos, lead, mold, and environmental services. During that time, Pope Fran- studying in the United States live,” he said. The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 15 ORDAIN From page 1

They will do these things in to those needs and elimi- English and their native Span- nating the injustices or ish. inequities causing such “With your natural and needs. supernatural gifts, you are Like priests and bish- being called to assist your ops, deacons are or- bishop and his priests to help dained by the laying on meet the pastoral obligations of hands and the invoca- we have to those in our local tion of the Holy Spirit. Church who belong to one of But their vocation is dis- the Hispanic cultures,” Bishop tinct from that of other McKnight told them. members of the clergy. They will function as medi- “Though you will not ators between the bishop and share in the ministe- priests and the laity, between rial Priesthood of Jesus the Church and the commu- Christ,” Bishop McK- LEFT: Deacons Enrique Castro, Santos Rubio, Pedro nity at large, between people night told the new dea- Almazan, Jeronimo Chinchilla stand in the sanctuary of different cultures and dif- cons, “you will belong of the cathedral during their Ordination Mass Oct. 13. RIGHT: Newly ordained Deacon Edwin Pacheco burns ferent languages. to an intermediate order incense at the Mass, assisted by Erick Chinchilla, son “You are to serve as a pas- between the ministerial of the newly ordained Deacon Jeronimo Chinchilla. toral bridge between the shep- priests and the people: herds and their flocks with a as an expression of the needs The candidates declared Spanish, “Receive special mission to remove the and desires of the Christian before the bishop and people the Gospel of Christ, Whose la, Clelia Guadalupe Gómez barriers and walls that might communities; and to animate, their intention to accept the herald you have become. Be- Pacheco and María Miranda separate pastors from their facilitate, foster and promote office of the diaconate, includ- lieve what you read, teach Rubio, who are wives of new flock,” Bishop McKnight told the participation of the lay ing its requirements of prayer, what you believe, practice deacons, presented the gifts at them. faithful in the life and mission ministry, sacrifice, fidelity and what you teach.” the offertory. of the Church.” obedience. The bishop and the other “Wonderful pattern of unity” The five men then lay pros- deacons present then offered A new garment The diaconate is the first of Proclaimers and doers trate before the altar, in a sym- a sign of peace to each of the Fr. Secrist, pastor of St. three ranks in ordained min- Reflecting the growing newly ordained. Peter parish in Jefferson City, istry in the Catholic Church. diversity of the local Church More photos from helped vest Deacon Castro. Deacons are called to sev- and the diaconate, most of this event have been One in Christ Fr. Alber, senior associate eral roles and responsibilities the songs, prayers, and read- posted in The Catholic Joining Bishop McK- pastor of St. Peter parish in in the Church. This includes ings at the Ordination Mass Missourian’s online night at the altar were Marshall and the Sacred Heart proclaiming the Gospel dur- were in Spanish. edition, www.cathmo. Bishop Emeritus John R. mission in Sweet Springs, ing the Liturgy, preaching Father Daniel Merz, di- Gaydos; Monsignor Robert helped vest Deacon Almazan. homilies, teaching and lead- ocesan director of the Per- com. Select “Photo A. Kurwicki, vicar general; Fr. Smith, pastor of St. Pe- ing people in prayer, baptiz- manent Diaconate, sum- Galleries” from the Father Jason Doke, mod- ter parish in Marshall and the ing, witnessing marriages and moned each candidate for “Multimedia” tab on erator of the curia; Father Sacred Heart mission in Sweet conducting funerals and wake holy orders by name. the menu bar. Merz; Father Louis Nelen, Springs, helped vest Deacon services. On behalf of the whole pastor of the Cathedral of Rubio. They also bear a responsi- Church, Fr. Merz testified to bol of death and resurrection St. Joseph; Father Christopher Fr. Patrick Dolan, a re- bility to be leaders in identify- the candidates’ worthiness and of obedience and total re- Aubuchon, diocesan voca- tired priest of the diocese who ing the needs of others, orga- and asked Bishop McKnight liance on God, while the choir tion director; Father Thomas serves as sacramental minister nizing the Church’s response to ordain them. and people prayed the Litany Alber, Father Louis Dorn, for St. Mary parish in Milan of Saints. Father Frederick Elskamp, Fa- and the St. Mary mission in Bishop McKnight then ther Daniel Lueckenotte, Fa- Unionville, helped vest Dea- placed his hands on the head ther Jeremy Secrist and Father con Chincilla. of each candidate, an ancient Mark Smith. Deacon Weaver, parish life symbol for the bestowing of Assisting them were Dea- collaborator for St. Mary par- the Holy Spirit, and prayed cons Christopher Baker, ish in Milan and the St. Mary the Prayer of Ordination over James Farnell, John Neudeck- mission in Unionville, helped them. er, Amparo Orozco and John vest Deacon Pacheco. A friend or mentor, along Weaver. with each deacon’s wife, then Altar servers included semi- Profiles of the new deacons ceremonially helped each narian Erick Chincilla, Angely were published in the Sept. 20 deacon put on his new vest- Pacheco, Edwin Pacheco Jr., print edition of The Catholic ments. and Kelly Rubio, who are chil- Missourian and can be found The deacon’s stole symbol- dren of the new deacons, and by searching “Future deacons izes the yoke of the diaconal Geniva Vásquez and Tanya reflect on their call to ministry” office. The dalmatic, a liturgi- Vásquez. at www.cathmo.com. cal vestment that has sleeves to The lectors were Jesús Sal- free the arms, symbolizes the vador Castro Palos and Bianka A video of the Ordination Newly ordained Deacons Pedro Almazan, Edwin Pacheco, active service he renders to the Chinchilla. Pam Whitney led Mass can be founded by search- Santos Rubio, Jeronimo Chinchilla and Enrique Castro join Church and for the bishop. the responsorial psalm. ing “Diocese of Jefferson City Bishop W. Shawn McKnight and Bishop Emeritus John R. Bishop McKnight pre- Norma Dolores Argueta ORDINATION TO THE Gaydos for a photo after the deacons’ Ordination Mass. sented a Book of the Gospels Almazán, Christhia M. Cas- ORDER OF DEACONS” at — Photos by Jay Nies to each new deacon, saying in tro, Blanca Bonilla Chinchil- www.facebook.com. 16 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019

the Latin phrase nil per os dedicated wholly to Afri- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (i.e., nothing through the can-Am. contributions to mouth). Mo.’s cultural history. 10 11 12 ACROSS 20. “Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Three 37. To be sick. Men in a ____”; English 39. One of a bug colony. 13 14 15 16 the nursery rhyme first pub- 40. “...with new wine your lished in 1798. ____ will overflow,” (Prov- 17 18 19 20 21 22 Diocese 22. Short for right guard posi- erbs 3:10). tion in football. 41. “Remember, ___, you are 23 24 25 26 27 23. Immediate trauma center dust...” Ash Wed. words. in a hosp. 42. Internet country letters for 28 29 30 31 32 24. After a transient period Lithuania, a heavily Cath- By Father Don Antweiler of playing in many a RR olic Baltic nation. 33 34 ACROSS ____ and riverfront, Jo- 43. A New York NFLer. 1. Scott Joplin was an Afri- plin in 1894 moved to 44. Letters for flank speed, 35 36 37 38 can-Am. composer and pi- Sedalia, Mo. a ship’s true maximum anist who became known 26. Slangy British thanks. speed, used only when in 39 40 41 as the ____ of Ragtime. 27. Letters for Emerald Isle imminent danger. He had Mo. roots in Seda- (i.e., Ireland). 46. These letters on a car stand 42 43 44 45 lia and St. Louis. 28. One Russian ____ equals for Luxury Sedan. 5. It has 73 books in the .016 U.S. dollar. 47. “____ old port in a storm”; 46 47 48 49 Catholic edition. 30. Debt letters. metaphor first recorded in 50 51 52 8. The phrase ____ or ieD 32. 14th letter. the 1749 bawdy English comes from a 1793 Robert Fanny Hill. 33. “____ me in St. Louis”; novel 53 54 55 Burns poem about a war 1944 musical starring Judy 48. We get to spend Christmas for Scottish independence. Garland. __ __ grandma’s house this 10. As an introvert, he was __ 34. In 1976, Joplin’s St. Louis year! (2 wds.) 7. The o.M Dept. of ____. ____! __ form at the party last home on Delmar Blvd. 50. Said to describe the color showed Mo.’s graduation 35. His punch sure packed a night, regaling everybody was placed on the Nat. of the sky on a clear day. rate rose slightly from ____! with his jokes (2 wds.). Register of Historic Places. 52. Catherine of ____; power- 2015-2018, from 87.94% 36. In Greek mythology, a 11. “As the ____ longs for In 1983, it came under the ful 14th century mystic, to 89.23%. lustful drunken woodland streams of water...” (Psalm Mo. State ____ System. It reformer and Doctor of 8. In Sedalia, Joplin completed god. 42:2). depicts the neighborhood the Church. a ____ in music at George 37. Program for problem 13. Twin brother of Jacob, as he would have known it 53. In 1976, Scott Joplin was Smith College. During this drinkers. (Genesis 25:24-26). as well as details of his life posthumously awarded a time, he also began publish- 38. Scott Joplin had many 14. “They had forgotten to and work. Pulitzer ____ for his Rag- ing his music. personal heartaches in- bring bread, and they had 35. In 1883, Buffalo Bill’s time music. 9. Of 44 ____ Ragtime piec- cluding the death of an only one ____ with them,” Wild ____ Show was 54. ____ Francis, Vicar of es in his relatively brief ____ daughter, a troubled (Mark 8:14). founded in Neb., turning Christ. career, one of the first marriage and divorce, the 16. ____ Fridays; casual din- his real life adventures into 55. Home State of Elvis Pres- and most popular was the death of his second wife 10 ing restaurant chain with entertainment, featuring ley’s Graceland (abbr.). iconic “Maple Leaf Rag” weeks after their wedding, 7 locations in Mo., includ- Sioux chief Sitting Bull in 1899. It brought him bankruptcy, and finally ing Columbia. and “Little Sure Shot” An- DOWN (and Ragtime) fame and a dementia. He is buried in 17. Companion to OT. nie Oakley. He toured Eu- 1. A 1.9-acre park in down- steady income. NYC. 18. Medical abbr. meaning rope 8 times. town St. Louis is named 12. ___ cum spiritu tuo. 40. Place or space for a concert “nothing by mouth”; the 36. Joplin’s St. Louis home is for Henry ____. A talented 15. In Sedalia, Joplin earned a or sporting event. actual letters are from Mo.’s first historic ____ athlete, he is most noted as living by teaching piano to 41. Ragtime was rediscovered a member of the U.S. track ____ Ragtime composers and enjoyed a renaissance team at the first World like Arthur Marshall, Scott in the 1970’s with a Joshua SERVING THE MID-MISSOURI AREA SINCE 1928 Olympics ever held in the Hayden and Brian Camp- Rykin million-selling al- Quality Fuels Expert Service U.S. in St. Louis in 1904. bell. bum and with the themat- & Lubricants & Delivery The Olympic Runner stat- 19. America’s first published ic song “The Entertainer” ue is in his honor along ____ was a woman, Anne in the 1973 award-win- with a playground, foun- Bradstreet, a Pilgrim set- ning ____ “The Sting.” tains and a concert area. tler in the 1600’s in Mas- 43. Joplin’s death at the age of 2. Scott Joplin was the son sachusetts colony. 48 marked the end of Rag- Jefferson City Oil Co. Midland Oil Co. & Transport of a musical family of RR 21. I will ____ in the glory of time as a national craze 1601 Christy Dr. 1601-B Christy Dr. 573-634-2025 573-634-2008 laborers in Arkansas. Al- the Lord. and mainstream music. It www.jcoil.com ready at 11 yrs. old, he 25. This could turn bad.We evolved into ____ and big could play several ____ had better __ __ in the band swing. and was composing his bud (2 wds.). 45. ____ the Man Musial. own music. 29. With the smashing success 48. 6th sense. CASTROP PLASTERING CO. INC. 3. Gun club. of the “Maple Leaf Rag,” 49. Shoe width. 4. The sleeping sentry was Joplin moved to St. Louis 50. Increasingly, companies are forced to run the ____ as where he produced some turning to ____ (artificial PLASTERING - DRYWALL punishment for his lapse. of his ____-known works, intelligence) to save money ACOUSTICAL TILE 5. “You belong to what is including “The Entertain- and increase efficiency. STUCCO & THIN WALL ____, I belong to what is er,” “March Majestic” and 51. Letters for extended play, PLASTERING above,” (John 8:23). the theatrical work “The more than a single but un- 6. Life or row can be attached Ragtime Dancer.” qualified to be an album or to the beginning of this 31. He just turned the legal L P. 4915 Hwy. 50 West, Jefferson City (573) 893-4111 word. age and he is feeling his ANSWERS on page 19 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 17 John Carpenter in Hannibal Diocese of DATE: November 2 Finds Jesus.” zon and for Kindle. TIME: 9 am - 3 pm All are invited to attend. 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Matthew Flatley, 7 pm, St. Louis, White House Jesuit St. Martins, St. Martin parish 3:30 pm; Shelbina, St. Mary Visitation pastoral center Nov. 13 Retreat for women, for info school Goblin 5K, 2 pm; West- parish annual turkey dinner, Lake Ozark, Taize Prayer, 7:30- visit whretreat.org phalia, St. Joseph parish fall 11 am-1 pm; Starkenburg, Nov. 4 8 pm, Our Lady of the Lake festival, 11 am-6 pm Church of the Risen Savior Jefferson City, “Be The Church parish fall dinner, 11 am-3 pm, Change You Wish To See,” Youth & Valentine Hall; Taos, St. Francis Oct. 23 women’s ministry gathering, Retreats & Jefferson City, St. Peter Inter- Xavier parish Harvest Festival, Young Adults 6:30 pm, Pleus Hall, Immacu- parish School fundraiser, 4-8 11 am-6 pm Spiritual Renewal late Conception parish, for Nov. 16-18 pm, Chipotle Mexican Grill; info visit diojeffcity.org/wom Oct. 19 Quincy, IL, Great River TEC Sedalia, K of C Family Night Nov. 9-10 ens-ministry/ Jefferson City, Pre-Cana mar- #326 weekend (for ages 16- Buffet, 4-7 pm Camdenton, St. Anthony par- 21), Franciscan Retreat Cen- ish pie sale, after Masses riage preparation, Alphonse J. Nov. 5 Schwartze Memorial Catholic ter of Quincy University, for Oct. 25 Moberly, Area Ultreya for Cur- info visit greatrivertec.org Hannibal, Holy Family parish Nov. 10 Center, for info visit jcprecana. sillo, 6:30 pm, St. Pius X parish soup day, 11 am-6 pm; Jef- Belle, St. Alexander parish fall org; Laurie, Men’s Fall Retreat, undercroft, for info visit diojeff Nov. 21-23 ferson City, Immaculate Con- dinner, 11 am-4 pm; Glasgow, 9 am, Old St. Patrick Church, city.org/cursillo Indianapolis, IN, National ception parish soup, pie & quilt St. Mary parish annual fall din- for info call (573) 692-4126 or Catholic Youth Conference luncheon, 11:30 am-1:30 pm ner auction & festival, 11 am-4 email [email protected] pm; Martinsburg, St. Joseph Nov. 8-10 (NCYC), for info visit oymdio jeffcity.com/ncyc Oct. 26 parish breakfast, 8 am-noon, St. Louis, Come Holy Spirit” Na- Oct. 21-24 Camdenton, St. Anthony par- K of C hall; Morrison, Assump- tional Catholic Charismatic St. Louis, White House Jesuit ish soup dinner, 6-8 pm; Cuba, tion parish breakfast & bake Renewal Leaders and Min- Retreat for women, for info Health & Holy Cross “Zombie Bash” 5K & sale, 8 am-noon istries Conference, Hilton St. visit whretreat.org 2K race with family after-par- Louis Airport, for info or to reg- Wellness ty, benefitting the Mo. Spe- Nov. 17 ister call 1-800-338-2445 or visit Oct. 24-27 cial Olympics Training Center, Eldon, K of C breakfast, 8 nsc-chariscenter.org Moberly, Fall Cursillo Weekend Oct. 26 noon-8 pm, K of C Hall am-noon; Linn, K of C break- for men, St. Pius X parish, for Jefferson City, Fertility Care in- fast buffet, 7:30-11:30 am, St. Nov. 12 info visit diojeffcity.org/cursillo troductory session, 10 am, Al- Oct. 27 George parish hall; Linn, “A Jefferson City, “Let’s Talk phonse J. Schwartze Memorial Argyle, VFW Post 8045 & Aux- Traditional Christmas” free Faith” women’s ministry gath- Oct. 25-27 Catholic Center, to RSVP call iliary fried chicken dinner, 11 concert with Donna Cori Gib- ering, 6:30-8 pm, Alphonse J. Kansas City, Rachel’s Vine- (816) 550-8789 or email Fertility am-5:30 pm; Monroe City, son, 3 pm, St. George Church, Schwartze Memorial Catholic yard retreat for those suffering [email protected] Holy Rosary parish Fall Dinner, followed by chili supper in par- Center, for info visit diojeffcity. the emotional pain of abor- 10:45 am-1 pm, K of C Hall; ish hall; Wien, St. Mary of the org/womens-ministry/ tion, for confidential info call Nov. 3 Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart Angels PSR annual breakfast (816) 679-4973, email rvkc- Jefferson City, Health Fair, 8-11 parish fall festival, 11 am-6 pm; for St. Jude Children’s Hospi- Nov. 14 [email protected] or visit rachels am, Kennedy Hall, Immacu- St. Elizabeth, K of C fall fried tal, 7:30-11 am Columbia, Boonville, Colum- vineyard.org late Conception parish chicken/sausage dinner, 11 bia & Glasgow area Ultreya for am-5:30 pm, Community Cen- Meetings & Cursillo, 7 pm, Flanagan Hall, Nov. 1-3 Nov. 9 ter; Salisbury, St. Joseph parish Conferences Our Lady of Lourdes parish Moberly, Catholic Engaged Kirksville, Creighton Model Fer- fall festival, 11 am Encounter weekend, St. Pius tilityCare introductory session, Oct. 20 Nov. 16 X parish, for info call (573) 635- noon, Mary Immaculate par- Nov. 1 Taos, “From Water to Wine,” Shelbina, Area-wide Ultreya 9127 ish center, to register call 660- Hermann, St. George School women’s ministry gathering, for Cursillo & potluck, 6 pm, Fr. 665-2466 or email NEMOfertility fish & chicken fry, 5-7 pm noon-5 pm, St. Francis Xavier Buhman Center Nov. 2-3 [email protected] Church, for info or to register Jefferson City, Marriage En- Nov. 1-2 visit diojeffcity.org/womens- Liturgical counter weekend, for info call Nov. 16 St. Robert, St. Robert Bellarm- ministry/ (573) 619-7416, email info@jeff Jefferson City, Fertility Care in- ine parish Annual Fall Sale, 9 Oct. 27 cityme.com or visit jeffcityme. troductory session, 10 am, Al- am-5 pm, church basement Oct. 20-Nov. 24 St. Louis, Mass of Celebration com phonse J. Schwartze Memorial Laurie, Financial Peace Univer- in commemoration of the Catholic Center, to RSVP call Nov. 2 sity 9-week course, Sundays Shrine of St. Joseph’s 175th Nov. 7-10 (816) 550-8789 or email Fertility Columbia, Fr. Tolton Regional 1-2:30 pm, St. Patrick Church, year, with Archbishop Robert Moberly, Fall Cursillo Weekend [email protected] Catholic High School “Blaze of for info call (573) 371-9906, to Carlson, 11 am for women, St. Pius X parish, for Glory” gala, 6-11 pm, for more register visit fpu.com/1094445 info visit diojeffcity.org/cursillo The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 PEOPLE 19

Linn, St. George Vandalia, Sacred Heart Anniversaries John & Debra Oliveras, 20 years Jerry & Janet Epperson, 47 years Baptisms Bob & Kathleen See, 47 years Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul Marceline, St. Bonaventure Dewey & Barb Straube, 38 years Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Haidyn Albert & Patricia Imhoff, 65 years Bobby & Connie Teeter, 59 years Tex & Ann Williams, 36 years Izabel Kennedy, daughter of Jami Jerry Ray & Mary Ann Kempf, 55 years Jerry & Patricia Kelly, 57 years Brandon & Beth Straube, 12 years McKinney Bobby & Janet Baker, 54 years Richard & Mary Ellen Crippin, 55 years Jim & Judy Lammers, 54 years Rick & Vickie Neimeier, 43 years Vienna, Brookfield, Immaculate Conception Tom & Karen Baslee, 53 years Mark & Linda Ewigman, 41 years Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Marlay Lou Walgren, daughter of Tom & Mary Pearcy, 53 years Dan & Donna Ewigman, 40 years Wayne & Alice Helton, 62 years Chaz & Natalie Walgren Ed & Monna Schuster, 46 years Randy & Mary Carol Almond, 36 years Arnold & Ann Bax, 58 years Barry & Dianne Elbert, 39 years Kevin & Brenda Allen, 35 years Bill & Dorothy Dresel, 58 years Holts Summit, St. Andrew — Carolynn John & Cheryl Kempf, 37 years David & Tina Tubbs, 28 years Hank & Mary Wansing, 55 years Jean Smart, daughter of Kaleb & Paul & Donna Berwanger, 35 years Michael & Tina Krumpelman, 19 years Larry & Mary Kampeter, 48 years Amber Mark & Sandra Weathers, 35 years Al & Lori Porter, 19 years Pat & Lisa Jones, 39 years Terry & Donya Quinlan, 34 years Nicholas & Dawn Bloomfield, 15 years Stan & Laura Schiemeier, 38 years Indian Creek, St. Stephen — Morgan John & Kim James, 33 years Brett & Erica Ervie, 14 years Leonard & Cindy Ewers, 38 years Belle Hagan, daughter of Jared & Dennis & Lisa Dority, 31 years Todd & Colleen Fellows, 13 years Allan & Tammy Pollreisz, 30 years Acacia Hagan Danny & KaLyn Fuemmeler, 26 years Jerry & Savanna Terrell, 13 years Craig & Stacie Hollis, 26 years Jacob & Amanda Reigelsberger, 12 years Chris & Brenda John, 24 years Jefferson City, St. Peter — Sophia and Brinktown, Holy Guardian Angels Ben & Lindsay Ewigman, 11 years Louis & LeAnn Kloeppel, 20 years Sydney Hokanson, daughters of Donnie & Peggy Rowden, 45 years Vance & Lacey Meissen, 10 years Todd & Courtney Jeremy, 12 years Brian & Jessica Hokanson Matthew & Janice Libbert, 14 years Marshall, St. Peter Wardsville, St. Stanislaus St. Elizabeth, St. Lawrence — Ellis Brookfield, Immaculate Conception Dave & Becky Cramer, 50 years Marvin & RoseAnn Lueckenotte, 49 years Fredrick Schanzmeyer, son of Dustin Anthony & Suzanne Abeln, 46 years & Blair Schanzmeyer Kenny & Teresa Doss, 42 years Martinsburg, St. Joseph Westphalia, St. Joseph Mike & Tammy Jamison, 23 years Carl & Margie Wieberg, 66 years August & Janice Boessen, 42 years St. James, Immaculate Conception — Tony & Shanna Matheney, 20 years Dale & Peggy Wilburn, 48 years Virgil & Darlene Berhorst, 42 years Theodore Jesse Williams, son of Cale Eric & Doris Montegna, 16 years Rick & Deb Robnett, 46 years Kenny & Theresa Rehagen, 42 years & Samantha Williams Jamon & Katie Andreason, 15 years Luther & Karen Spoor, 40 years Mike & Gina Heckman, 13 years Dustin & Lindsay Neal, 11 years Daniel & Amy Brooks, 33 years Wesley & Kelly Kampeter, 13 years St. Martins, St. Martin — Nora Leigh Caleb & Stephanie Dake, 12 years Volmert, daughter of Brian & Erica Frankenstein, Milan, St. Mary Volmert Our Lady Help of Christians Dan & Carla VanIngen, 40 years Wien, St. Mary of the Angels Wilfred & Mary Ann Kremer, 70 years Jim & Sherri Brinkley, 39 years J.D. & Debbie Bertsch, 46 years St. Robert, St. Robert Bellarmine — Getsemani & Ponciano Gabutan, 14 George & Tonyia Weimer, 29 years Cecelia Rose and Iris Bernadette Freeburg, Holy Family years Brad & Brenda Niemeier, 26 years Martinez Alex & Ida Dickneite, 54 years Jose & Maria Garcia, 11 years Steven & Rebecca Rodgers, 17 years Ron & Paralee Kloeppel, 52 years Chad & Krisha Dorrell, 16 years Don & Laverne Haller, 51 years Palmyra, St. Joseph Nick & Charity Banko, 11 years Birthdays Gary & Margie Wieberg, 45 years Robert & Donna Rupp, 66 years Ken & Barb Welschmeyer, 35 years Robert & Doris Wolfmeyer, 62 years Argyle, St. Aloysius — Sonny Rick & Cindy Hilkemeyer, 31 years Thomas & Brenda Dodd, 57 years Marriages Reinkemeyer, his 90th Todd & Brenda Becker, 29 years Michael & Mary Creger, 50 years Kevin & Pam Richter, 29 years Michael & Liza Summers, 47 years Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the Snows Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Elaine Stephen & Julie Wieberg, 29 years Jeff & Kathy Buckman, 45 years — Raegan Wood & Reed Wiser Ray, her 97th on Oct. 9 Steve & Sharon Falter, 28 years Bernard & Debra Conley, 40 years George & Linda Iven, 28 years Jerry & Judy Trower, 40 years Brookfield, Immaculate Conception — Jeff & Carrie Swarthout, 25 years Alan & Tammy Browning, 34 years Deaths Marjorie Ellison, her 93rd on Oct. 5 Craig & Amy Reinkemeyer, 19 years James & Kristina Lowe, 23 years Daniel & Abby Berhorst, 10 years Andrew & Jennifer Bryan, 22 years Brinktown, Holy Guardian Angels — California, Annunciation — Roy Baker, Glen & Becky Haller, 10 years Terry & Lisa Lake, 20 years Marie C. Dains his 90th on Oct. 4 Jared & Amber Summers, 20 years Kahoka, St. Michael David & Alisha Hudson, 14 years Cuba, Holy Cross — Eugene Brewer Martinsburg, St. Joseph — Carl Stanley & Virginia Webster, 59 years Justin & Janet Krekemeyer, 12 years Wieberg, his 91st on Sept. 29 Dean & Kay Hess, 58 years Derek & Karen O’Brien, 10 years Holts Summit, St. Andrew — Donald W. David & Donna Schmitz, 43 years Varney St. Clement, St. Clement — Marcella Dale & Nancy Schuhwerk, 31 years Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart Bunten, her 100th Bill & Dorothy Dresel, 58 years Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Laurie, St. Patrick Steve & Joyce Boehm, 37 years Joseph — Jerry L. Herbert, Agnes B. Vandalia, Sacred Heart — Vince Larry & Mary Bornowski, 46 years John & Carla Lehmen, 33 years Mankoski, Martha M. Plassmeyer, Kampeter, his 95th birthday on Oct. Jane F. 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Members of the 2019 Helias Catholic High School Home- More than 200 grandparents of students take part in Grandparents Day at Fr. Tolton Re- coming Court — (Front row) Mya Bremer, Megan Cooper, gional Catholic High School in Columbia. — Photo from Tolton Catholic’s Facebook page Queen Holly Hentges, Kenley Haslag, Paige Luebber- ing, (second row) Emilee Nappier, Emily Harrison, Esther Tharp, Lauren Howell, Molly Bruns and Morgan Yanskey “For it is in giving that one receives, it is in self-forgetting that one finds, it is in — gather in the Governor’s Garden for a photo. pardoning that one is pardoned, it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life.” — Photo from Helias Catholic High School Instruments of peace Blessing of the pets

LEFT: Kindergartener Allison Cox grins as she snuggles her dog, Annie, at the Blessing of the Pets ceremony at Sacred Heart School in Sedalia. Students from pre-k through fifth grade brought pets of all shapes and sizes. Animals, parents, and children gathered in the gym for a special blessing ceremony for the feastday of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of all creatures. Deacon Arvol Bartok and Dr. Jim Davis, former as- sistant principal, led the celebration. RIGHT: Kindergartener Veronica Cassleman smiles with her betta fish, Rio, during the Blessing of the Pets ceremony at Sacred Heart School. The students at Holy Cross School in Cuba celebrate the Rio was just one of the unique pets brought to school Friday morning. Others included feast of St. Francis by singing the Peace Prayer next to the chinchillas and even chickens. Students unable to bring their pets brought in pictures or statue of St. Francis on the parish grounds. even drawings, which included cats, dogs, horses, chickens, bunnies and others. — Photo by Elaine Barreca, pre-k/kindergarten teacher — Photos from the Sacred Heart Yearbook Staff, with information from Maia Smith, an SHS senior The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019 YOUTH 21 Elisha cures a gentile man with leprosy By Jennifer Ficcaglia ing my servant Naaman to ple as bathing, he thought. He Catholic News Service you, that you may cure him of left Elisha’s house in a huff. A gentile man named Naa- his leprosy,” the king wrote. But his servants reasoned man was commander of the When the king of Israel with him and got him to do as king of Aram’s army. He was read the letter Naaman handed Elisha had said. very successful in his raids on him, he became very upset. He Naaman plunged him- Israel, which pleased the king thought the king of Aram was self into the Jordan. After the very much. trying to pick a fight with him. seventh time, his leprosy was Since the Israelites did not When Elisha heard this, gone. always follow God, sometimes he told the king to send Naa- Naaman returned to Eli- He allowed their enemies to be man to him. Naaman drove his sha a little more humble than victorious against them. That is horses and chariot to Elisha’s when he had left. why Naaman was so successful. house. “Now I know that there is Even though Naaman was Elisha did not come out to no God in all the earth, except powerful and victorious, he greet Naaman. Instead, he sent in Israel,” he said to Elisha. had one problem: He was a Naaman a message, instruct- From that day on, Naaman leper. ing him to wash in the Jordan worshipped only God. During one of the raids on River seven times to be healed. Israel, a little girl was captured “If only my master would to be cured. He told the king of Naaman was furious. He Read more about it... and became a servant to Naa- present himself to the prophet Aram what the girl had said. So had expected Elisha to treat 2 Kings 5 man’s wife. When the girl saw in Samaria!” the little girl said the king gave Naaman money, him like a very important per- 1. Who needed to be cured Naaman’s leprosy, she told her to Naaman’s wife. “He would garments and a letter to pres- son and perform a special heal- of leprosy? mistress about the prophet Eli- cure him of his leprosy.” ent to the king of Israel. ing ritual over him. He wasn’t 2. What cure did Elisha pre- sha. Naaman desperately wanted “With this letter I am send- going to do something as sim- scribe? Bible Accent Leprosy — now known as From a distance, they thanks. Saint Hansen’s disease — is a con- called out to Jesus. “Ten were cleansed, were tagious skin disease that was “Jesus, master! Have pity they not? Where are the oth- Spotlight common in biblical times. on us!” they cried. er nine? Has none but this St. John of Capistrano We read in the Bible that Jesus saw them and re- foreigner returned to give was born in Italy in 1386. Jesus would heal people af- sponded. thanks to God?” Jesus asked. He studied law and mar- flicted with the condition. “Go show yourselves to Jesus looked at the Samar- ried a woman from an im- For example, in Luke the priests,” He said, and itan. portant family in Perugia, 17:11-19, we read that Je- they were cleansed of leprosy “Stand up and go; your Italy, and in 1412 became sus was traveling through on their way. faith has saved you,” Jesus the city’s governor. He was Samaria and Galilee as He One of the lepers, a Sa- said. imprisoned during a civil continued His journey to Je- maritan man, realized he had war and during that time, he had a vision of St. Francis. rusalem. been healed. He experienced a spiritual conversion, was dispensed from Ten lepers met Him as He He returned to Jesus, glo- his marriage vows, joined the Friars Minor in 1416 and was was entering one particular rified God in a loud voice, ordained in 1420. John became a great preacher. He also village. and fell at Jesus’ feet in Essay worked to reform his order and served as the friars’ vicar gen- When have eral. In 1456, he led a wing of the Christian army in a suc- you prayed for cessful battle against the Turks, who had besieged Belgrade. healing? He died in 1456, and we remember him Oct. 23. Puzzle Using the hints provided, draw a line be- tween the miracle Elisha per- formed with God’s help and the APITAL person(s) who received the miracle. NSTALLERS INC. 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Michal Kondrat, who may be Ad Astra (PG-13) A new film on the life familiar to some Catholics Bennett’s War (PG-13) of St. Faustina Kowalska, Local showings as the director of “Two A-III Don’t Let Go (R) the Polish nun whose vi- Crowns,” a 2017 film bi- Downton Abbey (PG) sions of Jesus led to the •Forum 8, 1209 Forum Katy ography of St. Maximil- Adults The Goldfinch (R) Divine Mercy devotion, Pkwy, Columbia, MO ian Kolbe, a Polish priest will have a one-night- 65203, 7 p.m. who died in a Nazi con- only showing on Monday, •Eagles Landing Cine, 1300 centration camp during Barred Owl Lane, Lake Gemini Man (PG-13) Oct. 28, on more than World War II. Joker (R) 700 screens across the Ozark, MO 65049, 7 p.m. Fr. Alar said Kondrat United States. had read the diaries of St. L In the Diocese of Jefferson Shot in Poland, Lithuania, Faustina and was interested in Limited Adult City, it will show at 7 p.m. Belarus, Mexico, Colombia developing a film based on the Audience that evening at the Forum 8, and the United States, “Love life of another Polish saint. 1209 Forum Katy Parkway in and Mercy: Faustina” was The filmmaker approached Columbia, and at the Eagles filmed twice, with the actors the Marians of the Immacu- Hustlers (R) Landing Cine, 1300 Barred speaking in English or Pol- late Conception — Poland’s It: Chapter Two (R) Owl Lane in Lake Ozark. ish, said Fr. Alar in an Oct. 3 first native-founded religious O Rambo: Last Blood (R) The 90-minute movie,phone interview with Catho- order for men back in 1670 Morally — which as a congregation Offensive has a special devotion to St. Faustina. It was a member of Ratings are supplied by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Film this order who weaved his way and Broadcasting Office. Visit www.usccb.org for current reviews. through Nazi- and Soviet- Factory Authorized Dealer occupied Eastern Europe to ful and incredibly necessary,” ter being pierced during His FRANK SCHRIMPF journey to the United States because St. Faustina was told crucifixion. PLUMBING & HEATING and spread the word of the by Jesus the message for the The painter, Eugene Ka- 615 A Clark Ave. Jefferson City Phone 636-9661 nun, for whom he had been end times: “‘If you don’t pass zimierowski, was indeed a her spiritual director. through the doors of My Mason, as the film noted, After some initial story- mercy, you must pass through “but he converted” before be- boards, the Marians brought the doors of justice.’ Very few ing called upon to paint the out a documentary on St. people are aware of it. Even Divine Mercy image, Fr. 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SIMON AND JUDE, ship with Him Catholic Stewardship Appeal, visit: God, Who gives (Ps.) Lk. 1:69-75 APOSTLES and His Church.” www.diojeffcity.org/blog/2019/10/08/ us all good things Lk. 12:13-21 Eph. 2:19-22 This year’s di- on-being-a-good-steward/ through His Son,” Ps. 19:2-5 ocesan goal for the he said. “Let us Tuesday, Oct 22 Lk. 6:12-16 CSA is $2,450,000, with each parish having a keep working together to announce His Good St. John Paul II, Pope set goal, based on its ability to give. News in all facets of our lives, and watching Rom. 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 Tuesday, Oct 29 Ps. 40:7-10, 17 Rom. 8:18-25 Once again, this year’s CSA funding formula with awe as He continues to bless and multiply Lk. 12:35-38 Ps. 126:1b-6 highlights the crucial relationship among indi- our efforts.” Lk. 13:18-21 vidual parishes and the diocese as a whole. Once He noted that none of the money given to Wednesday, Oct 23 the amount allocated to sustaining the work of the CSA has been or will be spent on payments St. John of Capistrano, priest Wednesday, Oct 30 the diocese has been assured, every parish that related to sexual abuse. Rom. 6:12-18 Rom. 8:26-30 achieves its parish goal will have 10 percent of More information about this year’s CSA can be Ps. 124:1b-8 Ps. 13:4-6 that amount returned to that parish. found online at www.diojeffcity.org/catholic- Lk. 12:39-48 Lk. 13:22-30 This is an important step in Bishop McK- stewardship-appeal-2020/ Thursday, Oct 24 Thursday, Oct 31 St. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop Rom. 8:31b-39 AD LIMINA Rom. 6:19-23 Ps. 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31 Ps. 1:1-4, 6 Lk. 13:31-35 From page 3 Lk. 12:49-53 risking their faith in our entire ish leadership to ignore the parish is where people experi- Friday, Nov 1 sacramental system. people and institutions (hos- ence God and His people. Friday, Oct 25 ALL SAINTS [Holy day of •The celebration of the sac- pitals, nursing homes, etc.) In response to God’s gener- Rom. 7:18-25a obligation (USA)] raments has declined slightly within their parish territorial ous blessings, the intention is Ps. 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94 Rv. 7:2-4, 9-14 in relation to our total popu- boundaries. that we — clergy and laity — Lk. 12:54-59 Ps. 24:1-4ab, 5-6 lation, except for Mass atten- If we focus only on our reg- embrace our responsibility to 1 Jn. 3:1-3 dance. istered parishioners, what does witness the Gospel and thereby Saturday, Oct 26 Mt. 5:1-12a While our percentage of that say about our missionary increase our parishes’ presence Rom. 8:1-11 Catholics who attend Mass on character? as centers of charity and mercy Ps. 24:1b-4b, 5-6 Saturday, Nov 2 Lk. 13:1-9 THE COMMEMORATION a weekly basis is higher than in the local community. OF ALL THE FAITHFUL that of other parts of the coun- Joyful vision The promotion of all voca- DEPARTED (All Souls’ Day) try (we are about 45 percent), How do we address these tions beyond baptism (matri- The Holy Father’s prayer intentions for October: Wis. 3:1-9 we have seen a 27-percent de- realities? mony, religious life, diaconate That the breath of the Holy Spirit Ps. 23:1-6 cline in Mass attendance since Scripture tells us “without and Priesthood) will be given engender a new missionary “spring” Rom. 5:5-11 or Rom. 6:3-9 2001. a vision the people will per- additional attention to assist in the Church. Jn. 6:37-40 •The number of Spanish- ish” (Proverbs 29:18). We can’t our young people to discern speaking Catholics in our move forward unless we know how they are called to a life of Sponsored by diocese has risen from 4 to 20 where we want to go. sacrificial love. percent of the total Catholic My vision for our diocese Everyone is called by God population. includes four priorities: to love; it is the responsibil- •We are one of only a couple •addressing the impact of ity of the Church to provide of dioceses in the United States the clergy sexual-abuse crisis, an environment in which our that does not charge active and including its effect on the local young people can hear God’s tithing parishioners tuition for presbyterate; call to a specific vocation and their children to enroll in our •creating a culture of co-re- to help them respond joyfully Catholic grade schools. sponsibility between the clergy to their call. •Catholic Charities of Cen- and laity, in accord with the This year, I have asked our tral and Northern Missouri teachings of the Second Vati- communication team to inte- cil has been established to as- opportunity for everyone to was founded in 2011 by Bish- can Council; grate our communication plat- sist me with the development reflect anew upon the pastoral op Gaydos, making it one of •raising awareness of the forms and networks, within of a new pastoral plan, which vision of the Second Vatican the newest Catholic Charities spirituality of stewardship as the diocese and between our will entail the participation Council with regard to the ac- affiliates in the United States. essential for all disciples, in- parishes and schools. This will of all the clergy and faithful tive participation of the laity •The practice has been to cluding formation for evange- allow us to be more responsive through periods of recollection in the life and mission of the ignore parish boundaries, al- lization; and to the expectations of digital and discernment in the liturgi- Church. lowing people to participate in •helping parishes become natives, leverage the economy cal seasons of Advent 2019 and The Lord continues to whatever parish they choose. I recognized centers of charity of scale, and eliminate dupli- Lent 2020. provide His Church with an support giving people the free- and mercy. cate tasks by our staffs. “The Joy of the Gospel” will abundance of resources, both dom to choose the parish in Any renewal in the Catholic This is an enculturation serve as a principal guiding spiritual and material, to ac- which they want to belong. Church must include the par- process, reaching out to those document for that process. complish its mission. However, this practice over ish. As Pope Francis explains immersed in the digital cul- I believe the present dif- Let us discover together the time has had the unintended so eloquently in his encyclical, ture. ficulties of the Church, both many ways God has indeed consequence of allowing par- “The Joy of the Gospel,” the A Diocesan Pastoral Coun- local and universal, provide an provided us with all we need. 24 The Catholic Missourian October 18, 2019

Argyle VFW Post 8045 & Auxiliary ANNUAL FALL           Chancery FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Closing Sponsored by Sale           the Ladies of ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH The chancery offic- the Altar & — 11am to 5:30pm Rosary Society Sunday, October 27 es in the Alphonse J. NOV. 1 & 2 ARGYLE, MO Schwartze Memorial 9 am to 5 pm Catholic Center will Adults $10 Children 6-12 $5 5 & under free St. Robert, Mo. —Carryouts Available— be closed on Friday, Furniture, household, toys, clothing, books, GAMES  COUNTRY STORE  PRIZES November 1, for the décor, tools, art & crafts and more! Solemnity of All Saints. VETERANS: A VFW Service Officer will be available Soup bar, baked goods & pecans for sale to answer questions about your benefits.

Sacred Heart ST. FRANCIS XAVIER More FALL Parish events on PARISH HARVEST pages 5 & 18! November 3 FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 11am-6pm Also check out the Rich Fountain Taos events calendar Sunday on the diocesan Turkey & Whole website at Hog Sausage Dinner diojeffcity.org/ Oct. 27 with mashed potatoes & gravy, buttered events WHOLE HOG turnips, green SAUSAGE & beans, heritage COUNTRY STORE dressing, GERMAN POT ROAST candied sweet Refreshments Served Family potatoes, fried Seeking Christ 11 to 6 apples, Prizes & Games cranberry sauce, Adults $12 Sausage for Our Nation Shooting Match-11am Adult $12 homemade Kids 6- 12 $6 for Sale Child 6-12 $5 bread, pies, & The next “Seeking Christ Auction-3pm desserts Kids 5 & Sandwich Stand 5 & under FREE under free for our Nation” Masses will Drawing-5:30pm be celebrated on Tuesday, Country Store November 5, at 6:30 p.m., Refreshments Junction of Hwys. in St. George Church in Kids Games 50 & 63... South on Hwy. 63 for 9 mi., then East on Hwy. E for 3 mi. * No 10 am Mass * Linn. FALL Fall FESTIVAL Ham, turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, slaw, bread, FESTIVAL salads & dessert — 11 am to 1 pm Adults $11 / Kids 5-12 $5 Preschool & under FREE Carryouts (11 am-1 pm) 660- 388- 5518

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