theleaven.com | vol. 36, no. 5 | september 12, 2014 Mission: Donnelly New Donnelly president promotes ‘education that works, values that last’ By Joe Bollig [email protected] Msgr. Stuart ANSAS Swetland CITY, Kan. — One wor- Vital statistics ry many parents • Born in Pittsburgh, Penn- have is that sylvania, on May 15, 1959. the child Family moved to northeast- ern Pennsylvania when he they send to college in August was three. willK return home a shiny, new • Baptized a Lutheran. atheist by Thanksgiving. • Graduated with an under- Time spent at a college or graduate degree in physics university is a critical time from the U.S. Naval Acad- for a young person, said Msgr. emy, Annapolis, Maryland. Stuart Swetland, new presi- Served as an officer on dent of Donnelly College in destroyers and frigates. Kansas City, Kansas. Highest rank achieved: lieu- “I always tell people that tenant. between age 18 and 25, most • Elected a Rhodes scholar young men and women have in 1981. to go from a faith they inherit- • Entered the Catholic ed to a faith they own as their Church in 1983 while study- own,” said Msgr. Swetland. ing at Oxford University, En- “They also discern, usual- gland. ly, the beginning of a vocation • Earned bachelor’s and — what God’s calling them master’s degrees in politics, to do,” he continued. “And, philosophy and economics of course, they often make from Oxford; a master’s of their most significant friend- divinity and master’s of arts ships and maybe [meet] their from Mount St. Mary’s Sem- inary in Emmitsburg, Mary- spouse.” land; an STL and STD from Msgr. Swetland knows what the Pontifical Lateran Uni- he’s talking about. He has ex- versity, Rome; attended at perienced it personally. the John Paul II Insti- He left his devout Protes- tute for Studies on Marriage tant home in rural Pennsylva- on Family in Washington. nia as a fresh-faced 18-year-old • Ordained a priest for the and entered a very different Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, in world at the U.S. Naval Acad- 1991. emy in Annapolis, Maryland. • Served as vice presi- Getting the cold shoulder at dent for Catholic Identity a “peace church” in town led and Mission at Mount St. him to put religion in the deep Mary’s University from freeze during his academy 2006 to 2014. Also held days. the Archbishop Flynn Chair The big chill ended at Ox- of Christian Ethics, served ford University in England as the executive director in 1981, where he had gone to of the Center for the Ad- study on a Rhodes scholar- vancement of Catholic ship. The food there was not Higher Education, and was so great, so he and a group the executive secretary for of other students — most of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars. them Catholic — formed a • Appointed president of supper club. Donnelly College in May “I was fortunate enough to 2014. run into some very good Cath- • Hosts the weekly televi- olic students who evangelized Leaven photo by Joe Bollig sion show “Catholicism on me and set good witness for Msgr. Stuart Swetland has long been a proponent of inculcating strong Catholic identity both in students and the Campus” on EWTN and the me when I was searching for Catholic institutions of higher education. He says, “Being authentically Catholic should make our institutions better daily radio show “Go Ask answers to faith at Oxford,” universities.” Now, as the new president of Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, he plans to extend the college’s Your Father,” on Relevant >> See “kind” on page 5 theological offerings. “We already have a very strong core, and we’re working to make sure that core is integrated so Radio, from noon to 1 p.m. every student can be exposed to the Catholic intellectual tradition,” he said.

Waiting a lifetime Celebrating the carmelites It was tradition in Laura Rzepczyk’s family for the children to In 1864, two adventurous German Carmelite men crossed the Atlan- make a pilgrimage to Czestochowa to view the icon called the tic, traversed a nation divided by war, and established the first male Black Madonna, but the Nazis thwarted that plan when they in- Carmelite foundation in North America, in the Kansas frontier town vaded Poland in 1939. It took a lifetime, but Rzepczyk finally got of Leavenworth. There will be a three-day Sesquicentennial Sympo- to visit the icon. Pages 8-9 sium, Oct. 23 to 25, to celebrate this historic event. Page 3 2 local news theleaven.com | september 12, 2014 september 12, 2014 | theleaven.com second front page 3

Life will be victorious Fostering vocations is all of our jobs ne of the During the course of the time, the whole Catholic pilgrimage, each seminarian community supported and calendar highlights of is given the opportunity to encouraged young men to my summer share his assessment of his consider seriously a priestly archbishop O progress over the past year vocation. A priestly voca- Naumann during recent years and to offer some insights tion was recognized as a has been the annual he has gained about him- great blessing to a family. Sept. 12 archbishop self and the priesthood. He There were legitimate Vitae Foundation benefit pilgrimage with our also shares his experiences concerns that some young dinner — Kansas City F. Naumann from the apostolic activities men, who did not have a Downtown Marriott seminarians. or formation programs he call to the priesthood, might participated in during the pursue ordination to please Sept. 13 Among my most import- summer months. The pil- a parent. Confirmation — St. Philippine these ministries or parishes ant responsibilities is the grimage affords an oppor- Today, we have a much Duchesne Latin Mass also provides an evaluation ordination of priests. If I tunity for the seminarians different climate. Our cul- Community on the suitability of each select well candidates for to get to know each other ture does not promote com- man. priestly ordination, then better. mitment in general, much Installation of Father Ray May Even with the benefit the church in northeast The pilgrimage also gives less a priestly vocation. The — , of all the evaluations and Kansas will benefit for the opportunity for our sem- culture encourages young St. Marys recommendations for our several generations. Poten- inarians to get to know me people to keep their options seminarians, in the end it tially, each priest will touch better. At the time of ordina- open for as long as possible. Sept. 14 is my responsibility to call thousands of lives. On the tion, the man being ordained More than a few seminari- 25th anniversary of perpet- a man to the priesthood or other hand, if I ordain men promises obedience to his ans find themselves discern- ual adoration — Holy Trinity, not. It is important for me who are not well-suited or diocesan bishop and his suc- ing a priestly vocation over Lenexa to know, as well as possible, well-equipped to serve as a cessors. During the liturgy, the objections of one or each man whom I ordain. priest, the whole church will the candidate for priestly both parents. Parental oppo- Sept. 15 It is also my responsibility suffer. sition is one “Shepherd’s Voice” recording to take a Fortunately, I am aided of the big- personal in my assessment of men’s gest hurdles CORE priests and seminarians hand in the suitability for the priesthood that many appreciation day — St. formation by our vocation director — young men the , of our semi- Father Scott Wallisch; our encounter Leawood narians. co-directors for seminarians when con- I read — Msgr. Mike Mullen and templating Sept. 16 carefully Father Mitchel Zimmerman; entering Priests Personnel meeting all of the our vicar general with re- seminary evaluations Leaven photo by Joe Bollig sponsibility for the clergy — formation. Administrative Team meeting and reports Father McEvoy, O.Carm., pastor of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth, explains how the current high altar at St. Joseph was patterned after the one at the Carmelite monas- Father Brian Schieber; the In this about each tery in Niagara Falls, Ontario, after the original Leavenworth altar was damaged by a tornado in 1945. The altar features a statue of Elisha the prophet on the left and of Brother Bertold, the first Carmelite, pastors of the home parish context, it is Sept. 17 seminarian. holding a copy of the first Rule of St. Albert on the right. of our seminarians; and the imperative, Presbyteral Council meeting I meet with o you “like” Archbishop Naumann? Be sure to faculty and formation team I believe, for the voca- “like” his Facebook page to see reflections, pho- at the seminaries. D a bishop to be personally St. Lawrence advisory board tion team at tos and content about Archbishop Naumann that Before being accepted as involved in promoting and meeting — St. Lawrence Cen- least once you won’t find anywhere else. a seminarian for the arch- cultivating priestly voca- ter, Lawrence a year to diocese, each young man: tions. However, it is not receive the 1) is interviewed by several enough for the bishop or “Trust One Greater” — Journey to the Frontiers benefit of their analysis of members of our vocation ordination places his hands the vocation director or all St. Lawrence Center the progress of each man, as team; 2) submits a series of in the bishop’s hands, while of the priests to encourage well as to discuss any areas essays on why he desires making his promise of obedi- priestly vocations. Fostering Sept. 18 All are welcome to a celebration of the century — and a half of concern. I usually visit to be a priest, as well as ence. This gesture symboliz- vocations to the priesthood Catholic Education Founda- By Joe Bollig O.Carm., pastor of Immaculate the seminaries at least twice articulates his understand- es the priest’s willingness to is the responsibility of the tion board meeting — John [email protected] Conception-St. Joseph Parish in a year, interviewing person- Symposium schedule ing of the priesthood and place his life in the hands of entire community. Paul II School, Overland Park Leavenworth and a Leavenworth ally each man and receiving Wed., Oct. 22 10:30 a.m. – Panel presentation, “General per- the church; 3) undergoes an the bishop and at the dispos- This is especially true for EAVENWORTH native. the insight of the seminary 5 p.m. – Informal hospitality at St. Joseph Priory spectives on American Carmel,” by the priors in-depth psychological eval- al of the church, although it Catholic families. It is im- Sept. 19-22 — Everybody get “I’m very proud that our com- formators about their devel- and June’s Cottage general Father Falco Thuis, O.Carm.; Father uation; 4) receives a posi- is not wise for an aspirant to portant for all of us to pray Knights of the Holy Sepulcher ready: It’s almost munity, of all places, was estab- opment. 8 p.m. – Night prayer and introduction of the Fernando Millan, O.Carm.; and Father Joseph tive recommendation from the priesthood to choose a for priestly vocations for meeting — Denver time to party like lished here,” said Father David. I find the pilgrimage to be new setting of the “Flos Carmeli,” composed by Chalmers, O.Carm. his pastors and others who diocese based on the current our Archdiocese. However, it’s 1864. The Sesquicentennial Sympo- Father Ricky Manalo, CSP, at St. Joseph Church of particular value because 12 p.m. – Farm-style lunch know him; and 5) manifests bishop. Each bishop serves it is particularly import- archbishop That’s right, sium, “Carmel’s Journey to the 12:45 p.m. – Visit to the parish cemetery and it allows me the opportu- a love for the Eucharist and only for a time. Still, it is ant for parents to pray for 1864 — the year Frontiers,” is a two-tier celebra- Thurs., Oct. 23 grave of Father Cyril Knoll, O.Carm., the “Father nity to interact with our keleher a desire to develop a healthy important today that priestly vocations and not just in the two adventurous German Car- tion, he explained. 8:30 a.m. – Stagecoach reenactment of the of Carmel in America” personal prayer life. seminarians both formally meliteL men crossed the Atlantic, “We have Carmelite priests, Carmelites arrival at the Leavenworth River- 2 p.m. – Mass at St. Boniface Church with prior candidates have confidence abstract, but to pray for a Sept. 13 and informally. Each day, I front Park along the Missouri River Esplanade general Father Fernando Millan, O.Carm. The faculty and forma- in his bishop’s solicitude — priestly vocation from their Mass and banquet — Lansing traversed a nation divided by war, brothers, Sisters and cloistered celebrate Mass and give the to Immaculate Conception Church 3 p.m. – Return to Leavenworth tion team of the seminary not only for the welfare of family. Correctional Facility and established the first male Car- nuns who are coming for the cele- homily. There are several 10 a.m. – Opening Mass at St. Joseph Church, 5:30 p.m. – Light dinner (available through 7 provide a written evaluation his people, but also for the Pray for your priests and melite foundation in North Amer- bration of our Carmelite commu- opportunities each day (e.g., Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann presiding p.m.) of each seminarian that good of his priests. encourage them. Pray for ica, in the Kansas frontier town of nity,” said Father David. “But we during our Holy Hour, while Sept. 14 11:30 a.m. – Keynote address, “Carmel’s Fron- 7:30 p.m. – Chanticleer in concert includes recommended Thirty-nine years ago, our seminarians that they Leavenworth. also have events open to the gen- riding the bus, as we visit a Mass — Federal prison, tier Experience,” by Father David McEvoy, O. 9 p.m. – Reception in St. Joseph Church’s areas of growth, as well as when I was ordained to the will be able to discern God’s Thus, an order founded in the eral public and parishioners.” religious site or in the eve- Leavenworth Carm., at Immaculate Conception’s Miege Hall Kinzler Hall a recommendation for the priesthood, I never had a will for them and follow it late 12th century on Mount Carm- Among the distinguished 12:20 a.m. – Lunch in Miege Hall ning during a time for shar- man to continue or not con- personal meeting with the wherever it may lead. Pray el in the Holy Land continues into guests are two German Carmel- 5 p.m. – Sesquicentennial Germanfest Banquet Sat., Oct. 25 ing) to articulate aspects of Sept. 15 tinue in seminary formation. archbishop who ordained that many other young men the 21st century in the New World ites from the mother province in at Schwinn Barn event hall 9 a.m. – Communion breakfast and address, my vision for the priesthood CORE priests and seminarians Over the course of his time me — Cardinal John Carber- will hear Our Lord’s invita- appreciation day — St. — reaching its American 150th an- Straubing, Germany; Rome-based 7:30 a.m. Keynote address, “Carmelite Spir- “The Church in a Changing World: Carmel’s and what a priest must do ituality for the 21st Century,” by Brother Jo- in formation, each seminar- ry. At the time, we had no tion to discern a vocation to Michael the Archangel, niversary. prior general Father Fernando New Frontier,” by John Allen Jr. at Judy’s North- to keep himself spiritually, seph Schmidt, FSC, at Immaculate Conception land Restaurant ian is involved in a variety such expectation. the priesthood. Leawood An epic anniversary demands Millan, O.Carm., and two more emotionally and physically Church 11:30 a.m. – Closing Mass of apostolic works. In most However, also at that an epic celebration, so the Car- Rome-based Carmelites; British instances, the supervisor for strong and healthy. melites of Province of the Most former prior general Father Jo- 9 a.m. Wine and cheese reception and book 12:30 Symposium close Pure Heart of Mary are celebrat- seph Chalmers; and Dutch former signing by Brother Joseph ing with a three-day Sesquicen- prior general Father Falco Thuis. For tickets or more information, go online to: Fri., Oct. 24 www.carmel150.org. tennial Symposium, Oct. 23 to 25. “The oldest Carmelite man in 8 a.m. – Pilgrimage to St. Boniface Parish, Scipio The idea for the celebration came from Father David McEvoy, >> See “Carmelites” on page 4

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Naumann [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, KS 66109. 4 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | september 12, 2014 september 12, 2014 | theleaven.com Local News 5 Serra Club of Kansas City in Scout earns Eagle Kansas launches website GARDNER — Nick Spiller, a member of Boy Scout Troop 888 and Divine Mer- KANSAS CITY, Kansas — The Vatican ‘Kind of place had in mind’ >> Continued from page 1 said Msgr. Swetland. “So we had a known not only as a college of ex- cy Parish here, re- has its own website, and even the pope ceived his Eagle sends out tweets. Appreciating Danish priest in Norway, celebrating cellence and opportunity, but also said Msgr. Swetland. the Mass in English, with 90 percent as a Catholic campus for our com- Scout award in a So why shouldn’t Serrans be a part of religious Sisters ceremony Aug. 20, They had peace and joy — two of the congregation from Vietnam. I munity,” said Daniel J. Haake, with this wild wired and wireless world? at the church. Sister Alicia Restrepo, of the things he didn’t have, which he want- said, ‘This is Catholicism — this is Hutchins & Haake, LLC, Certified A little over three years ago, retired Spiller’s project physician Robert Luchi decided that the Sisters, Servants of Mary, en- ed. And he wanted, like his supper the writ large.’ It Public Accountants in Kansas City, joys a game of bingo on Aug. 17 consisted of de- Serra Club of Kansas City in Kansas need- club friends, to live a life where faith was stunning and beautiful.” Kansas. “Allowing our institution to signing, planning at St. Patrick Parish in Kansas ed its own website, so he made one. and reason were integrated. He resigned his naval commission become a Catholic center for Kansas and overseeing City, Kansas, as part of Religious “It’s a one-man show,” said Luchi, a “I was studying what a lot of reli- in the fall of 1987 and entered the City is a unique and needed mission the construction parishioner at Queen of the Holy Rosary Sisters Appreciation Day. Nuns gions and philosophies believed and seminary. in Kansas City.” and placement of a Parish in Overland Park. from the Archdiocese of Kansas taught, and I was trying to figure out The arc of Msgr. Swetland’s life And it was the Msgr. Swetland’s monument in front “We started it with a deep, big breath City in Kansas and the Diocese what was true,” he said. “I was tru- has carried him now from his days as expertise in education and in faith of the church. The because we were diving into unknown wa- of Kansas City-St. Joseph came ly searching and searching, at first, a Newman Center convert to his cur- that impressed archdiocesan super- Nick Spiller monument honors ter,” he continued. “I’m 86, and I’ve never together for a day of fellowship, very broadly.” rent position as president of Donnel- intendent Kathy O’Hara. four members of had any experience with programming food and fun. Serra Clubs in the He began to narrow his search ly College. “What Msgr. Swetland brought the parish who died in war with room to before.” Kansas City metro area spon- down to Catholicism, but couldn’t So why Donnelly? to the interview process — and he honor others if necessary. The Divine Mer- The Serrans of Kansas City, Kansas, sored the event in which 25 or- quite make the jump. “Catholics don’t have jobs, they brings now to the position — is the cy members honored are David Velasquez, have a pretty good newsletter, but it was ders of Sisters were invited and What sealed the deal was some- have vocations,” he said. “Where we depth and breadth of experience in Raymond Velasquez, Michael Fonseca and clear which way the world was heading. 202 Sisters attended. thing his supper club friend, Dermot work is part of our vocation. For my- matters of both education and faith,” Eugene Mitchell. They needed a web-based presence. Leaven photo by Doug Hesse Quinn, said. self, I was trying to discern what God she said. So with no classes and no mentor, Lu- chi taught himself all about building web- “[He said], ‘You could spend your wanted me to do next in my life.” O’Hara liked what he said during sites — HTML coding, cascading style whole life searching everything the He was very taken by the call of an informal board presentation. round table set for Sept. 27 sheets, and PHP programing language — Catholic Church teaches and you Pope Francis to participate in the “His thoughtfulness, ability to SHAWNEE — The Catholic Career by accessing the Lynda.com online learn- might at the end of the day end up new evangelization and be attentive assess a variety of circumstances Roundtable Job Club, with meetings at ing service. Carmelites celebrate 150 years in the archdiocese agreeing with it all, but that wouldn’t to those who might be underserved and determine a course of action, to Good Shepherd Parish here, located at “It’s not a glorious website, but I think >> Continued from page 3 lead a panel discussion. The Carmelite contingent in the make you Catholic,’” said Msgr. or left out by the current socioeco- weave the foundations of our Cath- 12800 W. 75th St., will host its monthly it’s a fairly decent website that meets the The celebration will also feature two archdiocese consists of five men: Father Swetland. nomic system. olic faith into all he says and does, employer panel round table on Sept. 27 purposes of our club,” said Luchi. the province, Father Valentine Boyle, ticketed events. David in Leavenworth; Brother David To be Catholic means that one be- “I’ve been involved in the aposto- and his sensitivity to the pace of any from 8:30 - 10 a.m. There are some definite advantages. who is 94, is coming from Arizona,” said The first event is a concert by the San McGinnis, also on the pastoral team lieves that the church is what it says late of Catholic higher education for change, were demonstrated in his re- Representatives of companies current- For one thing, a website offers the flexi- Father David. “He lived here from 1960 Francisco-based all-male classical vocal in Leavenworth; Father Tom Schrader, it is — the church founded by Jesus the last decade, so it all came togeth- marks,” said O’Hara. ly seeking qualified employees will pres- bility a newsletter doesn’t have to inform to 1975, and he pastored from 1966 to ensemble Chanticleer, performing the residing in Leavenworth and the new Christ, Quinn told him. If a person er at Donnelly,” said Msgr. Swetland. Msgr. Swetland wants to per- ent their company culture and opportuni- members about changes to their calendar. 1975. We’re thrilled he’s coming.” evening of Oct. 24. president of Bishop Ward High School believes that, they’ve got to become “If Donnelly didn’t exist we’d petuate the mission and vision of ties. Also, many of their members are becoming Father David will give the keynote The second event is a Communion in Kansas City, Kansas; Father Jerry Catholic. If they don’t believe it, it have to build it,” he continued, “and Donnelly and make it more widely An informal meeting is held every oth- more tech savvy and can access the site. address on Oct. 23, “Carmel’s Frontier breakfast on Oct. 25 with Kansas na- Williams, pastor of St. Boniface in Scip- doesn’t matter if they agree with ev- this is the kind of place Pope Francis known. er Saturday of the month at the same Although the site is intended for Serra Experience.” tive and world-renowned “Vaticanista” io; and Father David Simpson, provid- erything the church teaches, because had in mind. When every other col- “Donnelly was started as a two- time period. For more information, send members in the Kansas City, Kansas, area, Brother Joseph Schmidt, a Christian John Allen Jr., now associate editor with ing spiritual direction, also in Scipio. they don’t have that Catholic spirit. lege and university or institution left year college, but it’s now a four-year an email to: catholiccareerroundtable@ it’s been visited by people in Brazil, France, Brother and author of books about St. The Boston Globe. Allen’s presentation “We’re a very small presence in the Msgr. Swetland became a Cath- this neighborhood, we stayed.” college,” he said. “I don’t think that’s gmail.com, or call (816) 582-1809. the United Kingdom, Australia and . olic at the Chapel at One thing that impressed him as well known as it should be. So I The mission of Serra Clubs is to encour- Therese of Lisieux, will present a sec- is called “The Church in a Changing whole archdiocese, but we’ve been a ond keynote address, “Carmelite Spir- World: Carmel’s New Frontier.” gift to the archdiocese,” said Father Oxford, and he chose Thomas More about Donnelly was its sense of mis- do want to get the good news about age and support vocations to the priest- as his confirmation name. Soon after, sion. Donnelly out farther and wider.” hood and religious life through prayer and ituality for the 21st Century,” also on The cost of the concert and reception David. Holy Family to host Slovenefest he returned to active service in the “It’s exciting to come on board “We want everyone to know that action, and to help its members become Oct. 23, followed by a book signing and is $40, and the Communion breakfast is “And so,” he continued, “it’s a great Navy. a place that is so mission-driven,” one can get his or her bachelor’s de- KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Holy Family better followers of Christ. a wine and cheese reception. $30, but the cost of registering for both joy to think that 150 years later . . . we Church here, located at 274 Orchard, will It is a nonprofit charitable organization. On Oct. 24, the Carmelites will hop is reduced to $60. (For information, go can have the celebration here. It’s good It was while serving in the Navy said Msgr. Swetland. “The one thing gree here very reasonably and con- that he had his “most Catholic” that popped out at me when I inter- veniently,” he continued. “We also host its sixth annual Slovenefest on Sept. The Serra Club of Kansas City in Kansas on a bus for a trip to Scipio, site of the online to: www.carmel150.org) for the archdiocesan church, too, to re- 27. The celebration begins with Mass at post-conversion experience. viewed here at Donnelly was how want them to have faith and reason draws its 140 members from Wyandotte, second-earliest Carmelite location in For a more detailed schedule of events, alize this major religious order has a 4 p.m., followed by festivities from 5 - 10 His ship had been at sea for everybody was on mission, and how integrated into their experience. Johnson and Leavenworth counties in the North America. It’s also the burial site see the sidebar on the previous page. connection to the archdiocese and has p.m. at Msgr. Mejak Hall, gym, and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. of Father Cyril Knoll, O.Carm., the “Fa- Currently, the Kansas Carmelites are had a profound effect on our commu- two months and, consequently, he the archdiocese was supporting this Here, we’re proudly Catholic, and school grounds, located at 513 Ohio Ave. To see the Serran site, go online to: ther of Carmel in America.” The cur- part of the Province of the Most Pure nity.” couldn’t go to Mass. Finally, the place.” we want to present that Catholic in- There will be music and dancing featur- www.serrakck.org. rent and two past priors general will Heart of Mary. ship docked in Oslo, Norway, and he One member of Donnelly’s pres- tellectual tradition because we think ing the Brian McCarty Band and Hrvatski learned about a late Sunday evening idential search committee was im- it provides that unifying focus and Obicaj, an authentic Slovenian dinner, a Mass at St. Olaf Parish. pressed by Msgr. Swetland’s com- vision.” silent auction, a raffle, and games. For “When I got there, there was a mitment to Catholic identity. Donnelly in a nutshell, he said, “is more information, contact the church Concrete Work very large group of people from “Monsignor [Swetland] has ex- education that works and values that Any type of repair and new work office at (913) 371-1561, Richard Schutte Driveways, Walks, Patios Vietnam praying in Vietnamese,” pressed a desire for Donnelly to be last.” at (913) 669-3677, or send an email via: Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish www.holyfamilychurchkck.com. Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555

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Lloyd and Marikay (Kinney) Bures, members House manager to two archbishops might now return to first love of St. Boni- Sister Anita Marie Sister Mary Ann (Mary Leo) Fessler, OSB >> Continued from page 16 complained. “He always has a come- face Parish, Westhues, SCL ATCHISON — Sister Mary Ann Fessler, 80, a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. back.” Scipio, cele- Scholastica here, died Aug. 21 at the monastery. “I still miss him,” she added. “He brated their LEAVENWORTH — Sister Anita Marie Sister Mary Ann was the youngest of nine children born was such a good friend and such a big No rocker for this retiree 50th wed- Westhues, SCL, 86, died Aug. 20 at the in Wien, Missouri, to Anthony and Anna Palms Fessler on part of my life — especially those last ding anni- Sisters of Chari- March 2, 1934. After graduating from Bucklin High School seven years.” This last March, at the age of 84, Sis- versary on ty motherhouse in Bucklin, Missouri, in 1952, she entered the Mount com- ter Susan finally decided she no longer Sept. 7 with here. munity the next year. She made her monastic profession had the stamina to continue as a house- an open Cecilia Anne in 1954. With a bachelor’s degree in education from Mount was born on keeper. house reception at the parish hall. The St. Scholastica College, she taught in elementary schools in A new assignment Jan. 5, 1928, the “I had both knees replaced,” she couple was married on Sept. 7, 1964, at St. Missouri, Kansas and Colorado from 1954-79. From 1980- fourth child of Though Sister Susan no longer lived Boniface Church. Their children and their 2000, she was a teacher at St. Mary’s Regional School in said. “I can’t be on my feet that much Ben and Viola at the archbishop’s residence, she was spouses are: Paul and Sherry Bures, To- Panama, Iowa. She was a founding member of Covenant and I’ve never been able to cook sitting Westhues. She back there the following January sort- down.” peka; Karen and Cliff Feuerborn, Greeley; Monastery in Harlan, Iowa, a foundation of the Atchison Teresa and Jeff Pedrow, Scipio; Scott and attended grade Benedictines, where she was oblate director and did pas- ing items for the archives when Arch- But don’t expect to find her sitting school at Loret- bishop Keleher brought his successor, back enjoying her retirement. Stacey Bures, Garnett; and Mark Bures, toral ministry. After returning to the Mount community in 2005, she performed Garnett. They also have 13 grandchildren. ta Academy and varied ministries at the monastery. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, to see “I am not ready to go to the moth- Moberly High the house. erhouse and find a rocking chair to sit Judy (Larkin) and Chuck Scott, mem- School in Moberly, Missouri. After grad- Archbishop Naumann decided he want- in,” she said. bers of St. Joseph uation, she attended Moberly Junior ed to live there, but needed someone to man- Archbishop Naumann, in fact, sus- Parish, Shawnee, College for a year, and then Mary age the house. pects she’ll soon return to her first love. will celebrate College in Leavenworth for one semes- Sister Sharon Holthaus, OSB Sister Susan was asked if she would “She loves children and teaching,” their 50th wed- ter, where the Sisters really had an im- ATCHISON — Sister Sharon Holthaus, 92, a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. look after the new archbishop until an- he said. “I hope she has the opportu- ding anniversa- pact on her. Scholastica here, died Aug. 23 at the monastery. other house manager could be found. nity to tutor.” ry on Sept. 12. She entered the religious community Sister Sharon was the third of six children born to Rose and Francis Holthaus “And I said, ‘Well, the house makes Leaven photo by Joe Bollig Tutoring is, in fact, one of the things The couple was of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth in Seneca. She attended Baileyville Grade and High School. me lonesome for Archbishop Strecker,’” Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann gets a laugh out of Sister Susan Pryor at a reception in her honor Sister Susan is looking into, among married on Sept. on Feb. 12, 1947, and, as Sister Anita Ma- She worked one year as a secretary before entering the she recalled. “But I said, ‘Yes, I can do at the chancery Aug. 11. Sister Susan spent almost 20 years managing the house for Archbishop other things. But she’ll seek input from 12, 1964, at St. rie, made her profession of vows on Feb. Mount Benedictines in 1941. She made her perpetual pro- that.’” Ignatius J. Strecker and then for Archbishop Naumann at the archbishop’s residence. her usual source before making any fi- Mary’s Chapel, 15, 1949. She received a bachelor’s and fession in 1945. She agreed to come daily to prepare nal decisions. Fort Riley, by Fa- a master’s in education/administration After teaching primary grades for eight years in Kansas, lunch and dinner and do some house- a good cook. “She prays as hard as she works,” he The Lord has done pretty well by ther Maurice Pta- from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth. Missouri and Iowa, she was missioned to Colegio Guada- keeping until a replacement could be “Sister Susan never prepared a bad said. her so far, she believes. cek. Their chil- Sister Anita Marie served as teacher lupe in Mexico where she taught for 17 years. She chap- and principal in schools across the West found. meal,” claimed the archbishop. “She be- But why did she agree to stay? “It’s been a wonderful life,” she said, dren and their spouses are: Christina and eroned a group of high school students from Mexico to and Midwest. She served at Blessed “It took me six weeks to realize no- came acquainted with what I enjoyed “By that time, I’d gotten to know him reflecting on her varied career — and Todd Davis, Shawnee; and Nicholas Scott, New York for the World’s Fair in 1964. From 1972-77, she Sacrament School, Kansas City, Missou- body was looking,” she said. and catered to my unusual tastes.” a little bit and I liked him,” she said. “He’s Chicago. They also have three grandchil- did pastoral ministry in the Nemaha-Marshall area with a her life with two archbishops. “I feel ri; St. Pius X School, Moberly, Missouri; But it’s hard to find a replacement for “She was especially good at mak- easy to work for.” like I’ve done some good for the world dren. The couple will celebrate with their team of five Sisters. She taught religion at LeBlond High ing chocolate chip cookies, pineapple Though not as talkative as Archbish- children and grandchildren with an open and St. Mary’s School, Glasgow, Missou- School in St. Joseph, Missouri, and was a pastoral minister perfection. and the Lord.” ri. After retiring in 2000, she was a vol- upside down cake and lemon bars,” he op Strecker, Sister Susan said Archbish- house for family and friends on Sept. 28. for the aged in St. Joseph and Seneca for several years. “Sister Susan is a very capable ad- “I wasn’t too sure starting out if this unteer at St. Joseph School, Salisbury, clarified. op Naumann has the other qualities she She served on the community senate and was always interested in community ministrator,” said Archbishop Naumann. is what I was supposed to be doing,” Missouri, and at Holy Cross School, “She attempts to address issues quickly It’s no surprise the archbishop likes — he’s kind, gentle and likes to she said. activities. After returning to the Mount in 1989, she served as director of the Cuba, Missouri. In 2005, Sister Anita laundry and did miscellaneous services. Sister Sharon enjoyed working with and without delay.” asked Sister Susan to stay on when he tease. “But the Lord was right.” Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Marie returned to the motherhouse in crafts and flowers. More importantly, perhaps, she’s also discovered her one final qualification. “But I never get the last word,” she Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversa- Leavenworth where she volunteered at ries; or send an email to: [email protected]. the University of Saint Mary post office. He managed to feed everyone on the ship. Laura Rzepczyk’s story is one “That was my dad,” said Christina. of love, Nazis, and a holy icon. Westward bound In 1951, when the Rzepczyks arrived It’s a story so fantastic . . . in America, there was a surplus of man- ufacturing jobs in the Midwest and not enough workers to man the factories. A young Polish doctor in the Kansas City area had decided to honor his de- ceased parents by sponsoring Polish im- migrants to the region. With his help, the Rzepczyk family relocated to Our Lady of Peace Parish in Kansas City, Missouri, where Michael and Laura were devout, active parishio- It had ners for 50 years. All who met them were amazed at their forgiving nature and generous spir- it. “I was their pastor from ’87 to ’91,” said Father James Taranto, currently pastor After the Nazis were defeated in World War II, the of St. Mark Parish in Independence, Mis- Laura, Michael and Christina are seen in family photo. Michael passed away on July 25, 2012. Laura died Rzepczyks debated whether to return home to souri. “You would never know the hard- on the same day two years later. Poland. Because the Russians had taken over pro- ships they experienced in their lives.” tection of Poland, however, family members dis- At Laura’s funeral, Father Storey made live with Christina in Overland Park and couraged them from returning, telling the couple the point that if anyone had a right to be became members of Holy Spirit Parish. to be that the situation in Poland had not changed. bitter and angry, it was the Rzepczyks. “I remember when they would come Above is the vaccination certificate that allowed Yet Laura is remembered for often to Mass, they always wore the color of Laura to emigrate to the United States. saying, “Not all the German people are the vestments,” said Denise Slaven, Holy bad — just some. Spirit music liturgy coordinator. 1946, they met through a mutual friend “And I pray for them.” “That was tradition coming from Po- and decided to marry. “They never saw their antagonists land,” said Christina. A year later, Christina was born. put on trial or receive any kind of pun- “I recall seeing them in Mass,” said “My dad was working when they met, ishment for what they did,” said Father Miller. “They were tiny, little people. But so he had bought a bicycle,” said Christi- Taranto. “No justice. after hearing their story, I realized they na. “He traded that bicycle for an Amer- “And yet they were loving, forgiving were strong, powerful people.” told ican soldier’s parachute, and my mother people.” On July 25, 2012, at the age of 95, Mi- Story by Jill Ragar Esfeld made her wedding dress out of it. Beyond forgiveness, the couple was chael passed away. “Later, she lined my baby bed with it.” known for their active participation in Laura relied on her deep faith and de- Photos courtesy of Christina Rzepczyk Laura and Michael, now with a child’s their church community and their gen- votion to Our Lady for the strength to go future in their hands, faced a new di- erous spirit toward anyone in need. on without her life partner. lemma — whether they should go back “I think the saddest thing for both of The Blessed must have heard VERLAND home to Poland or start a new life else- them was not being able to have their Laura’s prayers, because, that same sum- Laura and Michael met in 1946 through a mutual friend as they were shuffled through various dis- PARK – where. families [near],” said Christina. “I think mer, a group of Catholics in Eastern Eu- When Holy placed persons camps in Germany. They decided to marry and their daughter Christina was born a that’s why they extended themselves to rope began a global campaign in support Spirit pa- year later. so many people. of life under the patronage of Our Lady rishioner Laura was the middle of 11 children. For three years, Laura was sent to Coming to America “They made everybody their family.” of Czestochowa. Laura Rzep- In 1942, at the age of 19, it was her turn hard labor on a farm camp. A magnificent replica of the original czyk died at to make the pilgrimage with her father. Suffering starvation, exhaustion and Both Rzepczyks came from large fam- Black Madonna icon was blessed by the the age of But that journey would never take exposure, she held onto her Catholic ilies they missed very much. But letters archbishop of Czestochowa and began a Christina displays a replica of the Black Madon- 91, she had place. faith and her devotion to the Black Ma- from home were discouraging. Never lose hope worldwide pilgrimage called the From na. Her mother Laura, after seemingly waiting only her Nazi troops, which occupied Poland donna through silent prayer. “Because Russia had gotten protector- Ocean to Ocean Campaign in Defense of her entire life to see the real thing, got that op- daughter to mourn her. at the time, seized the family’s farm and Not far from Laura, her future hus- ate over Poland,” said Christina, “Mom As the years passed, Laura continued Life. portunity on June 24 when the icon made its way But at her funeral a few days later, prepared to transport Laura’s father to band Michael was suffering a similar and Dad were getting letters saying, her devotion to Our Lady of Czesto- through the archdiocese. moreO than 400 people showed up to cel- Germany for forced labor. fate. ‘Don’t come back. The uniforms have chowa and held on to the hope that she ebrate her life. Feeling only concern for her mother “My dad was in the Polish army,” said changed, but the situation is the same. would see the icon some day. The Black Madonna, Finances, however, only allowed her “When Laura saw the icon,” said Fa- It’s not unusual for a Holy Spirit fu- and siblings, Laura stepped forward and Christina. “He was captured by the Na- “‘Go where you can be free.’” ther Storey, “she said, ‘It’s going to be all neral to be well attended; pastor Father said, “Take me instead.” zis and spent seven years as a prisoner Through the National Catholic Wel- one trip back to Poland when she and at last Michael went to meet each other’s fam- right’ — just like she said on the train Rick Storey often invites parishioners to “They took her,” said Christina sim- of war in Germany. fare Conference, the Rzepczyks were of- when she was taken prisoner. come in support of small families. ply. “They had it tough in both situations.” fered an opportunity to relocate to the ilies in 1975. On June 24, the traveling icon came to At that time, travel restrictions and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kan- “And that’s the last Mass she went to.” “I encourage people to do it as a cor- Like so many others before and after When the war ended, Laura and Mi- United States. Shortly after seeing the icon, Laura poral work of mercy,” he said. her, Laura then boarded a train bound chael were shuffled through various dis- “We boarded an American battle- strict religious suppression enforced by sas, where a Mass and reception were the communist regime made it impossi- held at Laura’s home parish. suffered a stroke. But that usually means an additional for a work camp. placed persons camps in Germany. In ship,” said Christina, who was four when “My mother died on July 25 — the 100 or 150 people, at best. “The train she was on — a cattle car the family immigrated, and made for the ble for her to visit Our Lady of Czesto- She got to see her Madonna at last. chowa. “And she said, she didn’t get to see same day as my dad, exactly two years “[The turnout] was kind of a miracle,” — had a little opening where she could United States. later,” said Christina. said parishioner Reba Miller. “We usual- see outside,” said Christina. Shortly after departure, a huge storm “They just never had another chance the Madonna in Czestochowa,” recalled to go back after that,” said Christina. Christina, “so the Madonna came to see At Laura’s funeral, Slaven remembers ly have a good turnout. The Nazi invasion of Poland in 1942 kept Laura And the train made a stop in a town developed on the ocean and the captain In 2003, Michael and Laura moved to her in Overland Park.” the choir getting ready to sing the Lamb “But not like that.” Rzepczyk from making a pilgrimage to Czesto- known to her. decided the ship was too heavy to con- of God, then having to wait because Those who came heard Father Sto- chowa, Poland, to view the Black Madonna, a tra- “They went through the town of Cze- tinue — that it would surely sink in the Christina was still extending the sign of rey’s account of Laura’s life. It was the dition in her family. It would be many years later stochowa,” said Christina. “And my mom storm. peace to the overwhelming crowd. story of a humble Polish immigrant — before she would be able to see the holy icon. [could] see the cathedral out of that little He gathered all the passengers togeth- “She just went to every row and with a heart full of only love and forgive- opening.” er and told them, “You have two choices: thanked every person,” she said. “She ness in the face of immeasurable suffer- eyes,” said Goodwin. “And it wasn’t just Years later, Christina would ask her You can go back and drop some people hugged every person — went down the ing. older people there — there were people mother if she was scared during that trip. off, or you can throw everything you aisles and around. “Her passion, love and her commit- of all ages.” “Of course, the way things were hap- have overboard.” “There was just so much love; every- ment to her faith were just amazing,” When the service was over, everyone pening, it was very, very fearful,” Chris- The immigrants couldn’t bear to leave one was crying in church because it was he said. “She was never bitter, never agreed. Laura’s story had to be told. tina remembered her mother telling anyone behind. They agreed instead to just so beautiful how touched she was scarred. her. “But when she looked through that give up everything they owned. that everybody had come.” “She never uttered anything but kind- opening and saw the cathedral, she said “I was only four,” said Christina. “But Christina said she was simply doing ness to people.” Pilgrimage to Czestochowa she knew things were going to turn out I remember all the suitcases, all the pos- what her mother would have done — As Laura’s story unfolded, an atmo- all right.” sessions and clothes, everything thrown welcoming everybody there. sphere of awe-filled inspiration fell over Laura was born and raised in a small From that moment on, Laura had a overboard. “My mother was not didactic in any the church. village outside the town of Czesto- burning desire to see the icon of Our “And everybody crying. way,” she said. “She just lived her faith “I never met her,” said parishioner chowa, Poland — home to an icon called Lady of Czestochowa. “We literally arrived [in New York] every day — like breathing. Janet Goodwin. “I just know of her from the Black Madonna. Also known as Our Much would happen before that with the clothes on our backs.” “She didn’t think about it. It was just the story, and it just grabbed me so. Lady of Czestochowa, legend attributes dream would come true. They arrived on Armistice Day and part of her.” “There are simple, humble people the painting of the icon to St. Luke. found the port of entry closed for the “Maybe Laura was not known by Hol- among us who are .” “There was a tradition in Mom’s holiday. Worse yet, the ship had run out lywood standards,” said Father Storey, So touched was the congregation by home,” said her daughter Christina. Prisoner of war of food supplies. Michael Rzepczyk was in the Polish Army when reflecting on her life, “but this woman this devout woman’s life, that by the “As each child reached adulthood, my Speaking only Polish, Michael took the Nazis invaded. He was captured and spent made a huge difference in the world. time its members were exchanging the grandfather would take that child on a In the labor camps, Poles were viewed it upon himself to go into the streets of seven years as a prisoner of war. Above, he is pic- “She was that powerful in her silent sign of peace, everyone was crying. pilgrimage, by foot, to the cathedral to as inferior by the Nazis and singled out New York and beg for food for the chil- At the end of World War II, Laura and Michael spent time in this displaced persons camp in Lesum, tured with his POW number. living.” “I can honestly say, there were no dry see the Madonna.” for some of the harshest treatment. dren. Germany, as well as in other displaced persons camps. 10 NEWS BRIEFS theleaven.com | SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

“a priest to be eliminated” and “akin to WORLD Don Pino Puglisi.” The Catholic Church Courts strike down two itself, he said, “is interfering.” Father Gi- same-sex marriage bans Pope mourns murder of useppe (“Pino”) Puglisi, murdered on WASHINGTON (CNS) — A federal his 56th birthday in 1993, was the first three missionary sisters judge upheld an amendment to Louisi- declared Catholic martyr to have been ana’s state constitution in early Septem- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis killed by the Mafia; he was beatified by ber that defined marriage as the union of mourned the deaths of three Xaverian Pope Francis on May 25, 2013. On that one man and one woman, but later that Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were occasion, the pope called Blessed Pugli- same week, a federal court struck down murdered in two separate attacks in their si “exemplary,” especially for his efforts same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin residence in Burundi. Sister Lucia Pulici, to educate youth. “He helped free them and Indiana. In the Louisiana case, U.S. 75, and Sister Olga Raschietti, 82, were from a life of crime and, for this, they District Judge Martin Feldman said Sept. found dead Sept. 7 in their mission res- (the Mafia) tried to defeat him by killing 3 the state did not overstep its authority idence in the capital of Bujumbura. Sis- him,” said the pope. “But in reality it was in adopting a constitutional amendment ter Bernadetta Bogianni, 79, who had he who won through the risen Christ.” approved in 2004 by 78 percent of the found the bodies, was killed the next Every March 21, Libera observes a day in voters that banned same-sex marriage. night. In telegrams sent to Archbishop memory of innocent victims of organized It was the first such decision by a fed- Evariste Ngoyagoye of Bujumbura and crime. This year, Pope Francis joined Fa- eral court since the U.S. Supreme Court Sister Ines Frizza superior general of the ther Ciotti on that date for a prayer vigil struck down part of the federal Defense Xaverian Missionary Sister of Mary, the with family members of Mafia victims, pope expressed his sadness concerning of Marriage Act last year. “The defen- CNS photo/courtesy Xaverian Missionaries where the pope implored mobsters to dants (the state) maintain that marriage the “tragic deaths” of these “faithful and Sister Olga Raschietti, 82, is one of three “change your lives, convert, stop doing is a legitimate concern of state law and devout nuns.” The messages, sent on Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary who evil” and turn away from the road to hell. behalf of the pope by Cardinal Pietro Pa- policy, that it may be rightly regulated were murdered in two separate attacks at rolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the because of what for centuries has been their residence in Burundi. The three nuns pope hoped that “the blood they have understood to be its role,” Feldman wrote had been working in Burundi, helping the shed may become the seed of hope to NATION in his 32-page decision. The plaintiffs build true fraternity between peoples.” poor and the sick, the past seven years, Vati- were six same-sex couples who had wed Xaverian Missionary Father Mario Pulci- can Radio reported. in other states and wanted Louisiana to ni, superior of the Xaverian Missionaries Diocese asks Court to hear recognize their marriages. A seventh cou- wasn’t respectful toward the teacher, and in Burundi, told MISNA, the missionary ple living in Louisiana sought the right to the teacher called my mother. My moth- news service, that he had gone to the case involving confession marry in the state. Feldman said for gays er came, I stayed in class and the teach- mission house Sept. 7 after he and Sister BATON ROUGE, La. (CNS) — The Dio- to have rights superior to the democratic er stepped out, then they called for me,” Boggiani had been unable to reach Sisters cese of Baton Rouge has asked the U.S. process, they must constitute a protect- he told a group of educators and experts Pulici and Raschietti by telephone all of Supreme Court to reverse a Louisiana Su- ed class, and no court has bestowed that involved with the worldwide Scholas net- that day. “I was in front of the main door preme Court decision that a priest may be status on them. “In light of still-binding work. “My mom was really calm. I feared with the idea of forcing it open when it compelled to testify as to what he heard precedent, this court declines to fashion the worst,” he said. After getting him to opened and I saw Bernadetta there very in the confessional in 2008 concerning a new suspect class. To do so would dis- admit to his wrongdoing, his mother told upset. She had found a side service en- an abuse case. The legal step is the latest tort precedent and demean the demo- him to apologize to the teacher. The pope trance open and, once she entered, found in a case involving Father Jeffrey Bayhi, cratic process,” he wrote. said he apologized and remembered “it the lifeless bodies of Sisters Olga and Lu- pastor of St. Church in was easy and I was happy. But there was cia,” he said. They alerted government, Zachary, Louisiana, and the sanctity of an Act 2 when I got home,” insinuating military, judicial and religious authorities, the seal of confession. The petition to the Deacon helps uncover stiffer punishment had followed. How- the priest said, and an investigation was U.S. Supreme Court comes after a Loui- ever, today, “at least in lots of schools in origin behind ancient lamp begun. siana Supreme Court ruling in May out- my country,” if a teacher notes a problem lining arguments that priests are subject PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Deacon Rob with a student, “the next day, the moth- to mandatory reporting laws regarding Page of St. Patrick Church in Indepen- Pope helps launch er and father denounce the teacher,” he abuse of minors if the person who made dence, Oregon, has an unusual hobby. said. The family, schools and culture have the confession waives confidentiality. The He collects and studies ancient coins worldwide social network to work together for the well-being of the state Supreme Court opened the door for and artifacts. “Over 40 years ago, my child, he said. People have to “rebuild this VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The wisdom a hearing in which the priest would testify wife told me to get a hobby. So I did. To village in order to educate a child.” of “It takes a village to raise a child” has about what he heard in the confessional. this day, she has second thoughts about been lost as kids are either overprotect- Under canon law, the seal of confession saying that,” Deacon Page said. Recently ed by permissive parents or neglected, is sacred under the penalty of excommu- the hobby led Deacon Page to help iden- Pope Francis said. “The educational part- Mafia boss threatens nication. In the case, a girl who was 14 in tify an extremely rare Christian oil lamp nership has been broken” as families, anti-mob activist priest 2008 said she told her parish priest, Fa- when a Canadian antiquity company con- schools and society are “no longer united ther Bayhi, in the confessional that she tacted him for help identifying symbols on the piece. At first, Deacon Page was together for the child,” he said Sept. 4 ROME (CNS) — The Italian bishops’ was abused by a now-dead lay member of as puzzled as Allan Anawati, director of after holding his first Google Hangout — conference has sent a message of sol- the parish. The girl’s parents sued Father Medusa Arts in Montreal, over symbols a live video conversation — across five idarity to Father Luigi Ciotti, founder Bayhi and the Diocese of Baton Rouge for on the bottom of the lamp. Shaped like continents with teenagers who belong of Libera, a network of Italian anti-Ma- failing to report the abuse. The parents a foot wearing a Greek sandal, the lamp to the international network of “Scholas fia associations, following an apparent won at the district court level about com- and its markings indicated the piece was occurentes,” uniting students of all faiths threat to his life from a pelling the priest to testify, but they lost in from the first or second century. But one and cultures. Parents and teachers used boss. Police in , , overheard Louisiana’s First Circuit Court of Appeals, symbol on the piece, a cross, likely would to stick together to teach kids important Salvatore (“Toto’”) Riina, 83, imprisoned before the state’s highest court reversed not have been seen on a lamp until more values, the pope said, recalling when he boss of the organization, tell a and vacated the appellate court’s deci- than 200 years later. got into trouble in the fourth grade. “I fellow prisoner that Father Ciotti, 68, was sion.

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Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, that celebrate and strengthen the members’ faith journey. 13 Clinic will be held Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. 20 owers Organization will host a programming and maintaining software applications in a have two to five years of accounting experience; be profi- tio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. Call (913) at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 beginning Sept. 20 and ending spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. on Five Masses are celebrated each weekend, including one in .Net framework being highly proficient in C# and SQL que- cient at data input and analysis; and demonstrate effective 227-4902. 25 Spanish. The director is responsible for a range of ministries ries. Candidate must have experience with .NetWinforms communication skills, written and verbal. Position requires Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas. To reg- Holy Angels Parish bazaar and dinner with noon Mass on Sept. 21. Ed Wills will Sept. 25 in the Formation Room including prayer leadership, volunteer recruitment and sup- and reporting tools, such as Crystal Reports. Individual a bachelor’s degree in accounting, minimum of 2 years of Agua Fina Irrigation and Landscape ister, visit the website at: www.sportkc. will be held Sept. 14 at St. Rose School, 520 direct the retreat with the theme, “Learn- at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, To- port, musical decisions and direction of vocal and handbell must have an understanding and exposure to ORM tools accounting experience preferred. A complete job descrip- The one-stop location for your project! org/leapsforlife5K or www.facebook.com/ E. 4th Ave., Garnett. The turkey, beef, and ing to Listen to God.” For more informa- peka. There is no cost to attend. For more choirs, accompanist responsibilities, art and environment such as entity framework or Nhibernate and experience tion, application and benefits information are available on Landscape and irrigation design, LeapsforLife5K. Walk-ups are welcome. homemade chicken and noodles meal will tion, call (913) 649-2026. information, call (785) 272-0055. direction, and administration functions in a collaborative with third-party controls, such as Telerik, Infragristic, Vin- the archdiocese’s website at: www.archkck.org/jobs. In- installation and maintenance. For more information, send an email to: be served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost staff environment. Qualifications: Must be a practicing tasoft or SecureBlackBox, Jira or Git source control a plus. terested individuals should mail cover letter, resume, and Cleanup and grading services [email protected]. to attend is: $9 for adults; $5 for children Singles of Nativity will host an autumn The Catholic Career Roundtable Catholic in good standing; knowledge, experience and an application to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Office It’s time to repair your lawn. 20% discount on lawn Candidate must be able to work with all levels of users and under the age of 10; $10 for takeout. There sunset dance on Sept. 20 from 7 - 11 p.m. Job Club (CCR), with meetings lo- appreciation for Catholic liturgy as envisioned in Vatican IS staff and have a service-oriented attitude. The individual of Human Resources, CFNEK Accounting Assistant Search, renovations with mention of this ad. II required; bachelor’s degree in theology, liturgy, pastoral must be able to work and function effectively as a member 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, or send by email Visit the website at: www.goaguafina.com St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, will also be many raffle drawings, a quilt at Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th 27 cated at the Good Shepherd Par- studies, music or equivalent program of study required; of a team or small group. This is a full-time on-site position. to: [email protected]. The deadline to apply is Sept. 19. Call (913) 530-7260 or (913) 530-5661 will host an ice cream social on Sept. 13 raffle, baked goods, and crafts for sale. St., Leawood. Food and drinks are provid- ish, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, must have keyboard proficiency and musical directing Please send cover letter, salary requirements and resume by starting at 5 p.m. There will be a car show, ed. The cost to attend is $20 at the door. will host its monthly employer panel round skills; master’s degree in above fields, previous experience email to: [email protected]. Nanny - We are looking for a nurturing nanny for two boys, Tim the Handyman - Small jobs, faucets, garbage dispos- bingo, food, and games. For more informa- Advice and Aid Pregnancy Cen- Receive $5 off by donating two canned table on Sept. 27 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Rep- in a similar role, supervisory experience and ability to speak ages 1 and 3. Two days a week, Tues., Wed., or Thurs. Hours als, toilets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, painting, wall ceiling Spanish helpful. Employment is contingent upon successful tion, call Fritz at (913) 515-0621. ters, Inc., is in need of volunteers food items for Harvesters that evening. resentatives of companies currently seeking Preacher relations liaison - Founded by lay Catholics in are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Comparable pay. Located in south repair, wood rot, siding, decks, doors, windows, and gutter and will be offering a volunteer For more information, contact Ivette by qualified employees will present their com- completion of post-offer background check, completion of 1981, Unbound is a sponsorship organization that answers Kansas City. References required. Call Elizabeth at (913) cleaning. Call (913) 526-1844. 15 ethics and integrity in ministry (EIM) document, and atten- the call to serve the poor. We work side by side with 485-6544 or (816) 984-2222. “Praying with Our Blessed Mother,” a informational meeting on Sept. 15 email at: [email protected]. pany culture and opportunities. An informal dance at a Virtus Protecting God’s Children program at the people of diverse faith traditions in 21 countries. We bring Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and beau- day retreat for women, will be held Sept. from 7 - 9 p.m. The meeting will be held meeting is held every other Saturday of first available opportunity. Send resume and cover letter in- people together to challenge poverty in innovative ways. If ty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. Free 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Annunci- at 11644 W. 75th St., Shawnee. For more The Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, the month at the same time period. These cluding salary requirements to: Liturgy Director Search, St. you have a heart for working with families living in poverty, Services consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. Cristofer ation Church, Frankfort. Members of the information on volunteering in this minis- Kansas, will host its annual fall festival on meetings are designed to discuss the funda- Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Indepen- and the experience and skills needed, please consider work- Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. www. try or to RSVP, contact Mary Newcomer at Sept. 20 from 5 - 9 p.m. A taco dinner will mentals of career transition, identify target dence, MO 64055. Fax: (816) 373-3816. Email: glaplante@ Apostles of the Interior Life will be present. ing for us. We are seeking a preacher relations liaison to Got a PC virus? Error messages? GreenSolutionsKC.com. The day includes Mass, speakers, music, (913) 962-0200 or send an email to: volun- be served in the parish hall. There will be companies, and celebrate wins. For more stmarksparish.com. Please apply by Oct. 10. support Unbound’s Catholic outreach efforts and preacher Affordable, quick, reliable IT Service. Call, text, or email. [email protected]. raffles, including $500, $250, $100 prizes, team. This individual builds and nurtures relationships with Matt Karlin (816) 876-6619 Foley’s Lawn Care - (913) 825-4353 discussion and more. Lunch will be provid- information, send an email to: catholicca- Superintendent of schools - The Diocese of Jefferson City, Unbound preachers and presenters, encourages them in [email protected]. Sacred Heart Parish Mowing – Weekly programs starting as low as $30. ed. The cost to attend is a freewill offering. an iPad, and a basket of cheer. Activities [email protected], or call (816) Missouri, is seeking a spirit-filled, innovative and collabo- their efforts, provides guidance and feedback and handles Spring/Fall cleanups; mulch; landscape maintenance. To register, visit the website at: www.an- St Joseph Parish, Shawnee, will include bingo, a silent auction, food items 582-1809. rative leader for the position of superintendent of Catholic associated administrative tasks. The preacher relations Estate sale services - Downsizing, moving, have a loved Residential/Commercial nunciationfrankfort.org, or call (785) 292- once again host Dave Ramsey’s like tacos de discada, great booths along schools. The superintendent serves as the chief school ad- liaison should be a capable presenter who can also speak one that has passed away? Let Vintage Monkey Estate Serving Johnson County for 15 years. 4283. The deadline to register is Sept. 6. “Financial Peace University.” with homemade povitica, and fun games Holy Family Church, 274 Orchard St., Kan- ministrator for the diocese’s 37 Catholic grade schools and 3 16 on behalf of Unbound at Catholic parishes, schools, confer- Sales help. We are a full service estate sale company here www.foleyslawncare.com There will be 9 weekly sessions for the kids. New this year will be mouse sas City, Kansas, will host its 6th annual high schools, providing assistance to pastors, principals and to help you take the next step in your life. We will take over ences and events. This role requires domestic travel approx- St. Benedict Parish will host a between Sept. 16 and Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in races and pinewood derby races. For addi- Slovenefest on Sept. 27. The celebration local school advisory boards. Applicant must be a practicing imately 20-30 percent of the time, which usually occurs and create an experience that is easy, quick and hassle-free. Roman Catholic in good standing. Candidate must have a on the weekends. One or two international trips may also Call Marcelle Bruck at (913) 707-9238 for a free in-home Home Improvement fall fest and Mexican dinner on the Room in the basement of tional information, call David or Diane at begins with Mass at 4 p.m., followed by fes- minimum of a master’s degree in school administration and occur each year. For a complete list of job requirements and consultation. Member of Curé of Ars Parish. 14 Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the administrative offices. Sign up now by (913) 325-4146. tivities from 5 - 10 p.m. at Monsignor Mejak 5–7 years of experience in Catholic school leadership, pref- qualifications, please visit the website at: www.unbound. DRC Construction St. Joseph Church, 8th Spring Gar- visiting the website at: www.daveramsey. Hall, gym, and school grounds, located at erably with experience beyond the Jefferson City Diocese, org/Employment to review and apply. Salary DOE. Range Lee’s Heating and Air Conditioning - Sales and service, all We’ll get the job done right the first time. den, Atchison. The cost to attend is $8 for com/fpu or attend the first night and sign The 10th annual citywide Chris- 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. There will be and familiarity with multicultural settings. Spanish language $43-50K with excellent benefits. makes and models. Ask me about water heater repair. Call Windows - Doors - Decks – Siding proficiency helpful. Candidate must have a record of proven adults; $4 for children. There will also be up then. For more information, contact tian singles picnic will be held music and dancing featuring the Brian Mc- (913) 982-6604. Repair or replace, we will work with you to solve your prob- a country store, bingo, raffles, and games. Randy Hole by email at: rh88sp@gmail. Aug. 23 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Indi- Carty Band and Hrvatski Obicaj, an authen- leadership ability and accomplishment, with a thorough un- Youth minister - Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa, a vibrant par- lems. Choose us for any window, door, siding or deck project 23 derstanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic schools ish of 2700+ families, is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Housecleaning - I love what I do and you can love it, too! and you’ll be glad you did. com or call (913) 568-1647, or Ginger Mc- an Creek Park, 103rd and Marty, tic Slovenian dinner, silent auction, a raffle, and teaching mission of the Catholic Church. Candidates youth minister to lead our senior or junior high youth minis- 20-plus years experience. Excellent references. Southern Everything is guaranteed 100% Sacred Heart Parish, 1031 S. 12th St., Sa- Cormick by email at: gingerjmccormick@ Overland Park. and games. For more information, contact shall submit: letter of interest, including a brief statement try. You will be joining a committed team of 2 youth minis- JoCo area. Call (913) 548-8702. (913) 461-4052 www.windowservicesoverlandpark.com betha, will host its parish picnic on Sept. gmail.com or call (816) 588-2245. the church office at (913) 371-1561, Richard of their vision of Catholic school education; current curricu- ters and over 30 core volunteers. Given the type of work we [email protected] 14. A family-style chicken and ham dinner A class in using the sympto-ther- Schutte at (913) 669-3677, or send an email lum vitae or resume; and four professional references, with do, you will design and lead small/large weekly gatherings; CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Organize, fix, assemble, St. Joseph Parish, 11311 Johnson mal method of natural family to: holyfamily churchkck.com. background and contact information. All applications will with all the trimmings will be served be- train and motivate diverse volunteer teams; coordinate re- install! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional organizer and Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. ginning at 4:30 p.m. The cost to attend is Dr., Shawnee, will host its annual planning during the pre-meno- be considered highly confidential. Detailed job description “HONEY-DO-LIST” specialist. Call today for a free consulta- Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive prices, de- 24 treats, events and trips; develop relationships with students fall festival on Sept. 19. A picnic pause period will take place St. John the Baptist Church, 427 S. is available online at: www.diojeffcity.org. Send applications and work somewhat eclectic hours. We pay competitively, tion at (913) 271-5055. Insured. References. Visit our web- pendable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 10 and 19 to: Sister Kathleen Wegman, SSND, Chancellor, Diocese of we’re good to work with, and we have a bunch of fun with all site at: www.KOATINDUSTRIES.com. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. under. Outdoor activities starting at 5 p.m. dinner with fried chicken and side Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Prairie, Greeley, will host its annual Jefferson City, P.O. Box 104900, Jefferson City, MO 65110- we do. If creative ideas are common, you have a passion for include a lunch stand, bingo, cards, a cake- dishes will be served from 5 - 7 p.m. in Evangelist School, 1208 Kentucky St., 28 bazaar on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 4900. Email: [email protected]. Application dead- Christ and his church, you’re willing to be a part of a parish Housecleaning - Old-fashioned cleaning, hand mop- ping, EL SOL Y LA TIERRA walk, children’s games, a country store, McDevitt Hall. The cost to attend is $8 for Room 208, Lawrence. Call Shannon or p.m. Turkey, ham and all the trim- line in Nov. 1. Anticipated start date is July 2, 2015. ministry team, and have a love for the hearts of teenagers, etc. A thorough and consistent job every time. References *Commercial & residential and a raffle with many valuable prizes. adults; $3 for children. There will also be John Rasmussen at (785) 749-1015 or the mings will be served. The cost to attend is this might be the right fit. College degree required and ex- from customers I’ve served for over 17 years. Call Sharon at * Lawn renovation *Mowing games, raffles and family entertainment. Couple to Couple League of Kansas City at $9 for adults; $6 for children. Vice president of development - Catholic Charities of perience/theological credentials are a big bonus. Send an (816) 322-0006 (home) or (816) 801-0901 (mobile). Serving * Clean-up and hauling Northeast Kansas is looking for a vice president of devel- email with letter and resume to: [email protected] or the 913 area code area. * Dirt grading/installation opment to handle the development, implementation and by mail to: Kris Walters, 9150 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215. * Landscape design management of all activities related to planned giving, Quilted Memories - Your Kansas City Longarm Shop - * Free estimates >> Continued from page 12 Caregiving - When is it time to consider in-home care? Let photographs, Babe Ruth autographs, pharmaceutical drug Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceil- fundraising, public relations, and marketing. Provide lead- Financial representatives - Due to the success and growth Nolting Longarm Machines, quilting supplies and machine Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! Special Touch Care LLC help you make this difficult decision. store soda fountain and military items. 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Scripture Readings mark my words from the super twenty-FOURTH WEEK in ordinary time

Sept. 14 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS Don’t be mean in what you say The life of the soul: Catholic schools take it seriously Nm 21: 4b-9 Ps 78: 1b-2, 34-38 ear friends the faith; who are happy buildings and classrooms conducted by the Center Phil 2: 6-11 ow, I’d almost done and why I nowhere near my kindest (or about being Catholic; who display Gospel-centered art for Applied Research in the Jn 3: 13-17 Father, got so red. Gee, I couldn’t quietest) self and leave it at of Catholic want to learn more about the and other visuals; we pray in Apostolate at Georgetown I don’t even get through Mass with- that. Reset, reset, reset. schools, faith and also to deepen their school! University in Washington Sept. 15 think out something unkind pop- In short, I’ve got a long relationships with Christ; and “Diligently achieving” indicate that students who Our Lady of Sorrows D “WI’ve seen anyone get that red ping into my mind! I point- way to go. The tongue is Welcome to a new school who are beautiful witnesses means that we want our stu- attend Catholic schools 1 Cor 11: 17-26, 33 before.” edly looked at my watch and sure a slippery thing, isn’t year! If you are like me, you Ps 40: 7-10, 17 of the faith to their students dents to achieve not for com- from elementary through So said a parishioner last said, “OK, my 24 hours starts it? How often we misuse Jn 19: 25-27 recently have either taken kathy o’Hara and the entire school com- petition’s sake, but because high school are the largest Sunday at coffee and dough- Father now.” the gift of speech. With the or received photographs of munity so that all may come we are called to develop the segment of practicing adult Sept. 16 nuts after Mass. I was the Sadly, my resolution didn’t love of neighbor in mind, young children, smiling from Kathy O’Hara is the superintendent to know Jesus as a friend talents God gave us. Catholics. Cornelius, pope, and one who was red. Yet again, Mark Goldasich last long. I ended up see- Jesus cautions us to be ear to ear, as they head out of archdiocesan schools. • what is taught to stu- “Intentionally self-giving” The message is clear — , bishop, martyrs I embarrassed myself — in ing part of the Chiefs game aware of the power of our the door for their first day dents reflects a Catholic refers to our charity toward to increase the chance of 1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31a Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of public, as usual — during Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He while out to eat with my words. When we interact of school. I always pray that worldview, grounded in others, which is rooted in our young people remain- Ps 100: 1b-5 announcements at the end of mom. Oh my, did the unkind with one another, especially Lk 7: 11-17 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. every day during the school most important element of a the moral theology and a discernment process that ing practicing Catholics as Mass. words flow at the Arrowhead with those who have sinned year may stir this same child’s education — the soul. social justice teachings of asks students to reflect on adults, send them to Catholic Sept. 17 Let me backtrack a little. debacle. I reset my 24-hour against us, we’re to choose excitement in our students, How do Catholic schools in the church; the contribu- their God-given talents and schools because we strive to , bishop, My homily mentioned Rabbi cannot go 24 hours without goal. carefully the words we use. teachers, and parents. the Archdiocese of Kansas tions of church scholars are how he is asking them to use nurture the souls of our stu- Joseph Telushkin, author of saying unkind words about All went relatively Next, we’re to monitor how Not long ago, I was asked City in Kansas take the life of presented; Catholic sources them to serve him and others dents so that they experience 1 Cor 12: 31 – 13: 13 “Words That Hurt, Words others, then you have lost smoothly until Monday mid- we say things, because even to answer the question: the soul seriously? By focus- and resources are used as in fulfillment of the Gospel. a close relationship with Ps 33: 2-5, 12, 22 That Heal,” who lectures control over your tongue.” day. I was in a funeral pro- the right words, if spoken in “Why should I send my chil- ing on being joyfully Catho- Lk 7: 31-35 instructional materials Thus, what makes Catho- Jesus Christ, which, in turn often about how words im- (Found in “1001 Illustrations cession heading to a burial a demeaning, nasty or judg- dren to a Catholic school?” lic, diligently achieving, and • how we treat one anoth- lic schools different goes be- will enable them to show his Sept. 18 pact people. Typically, he’ll That Connect,” by Craig at the Leavenworth National mental tone, can miss their I was reminded of a recent intentionally self-giving. er and how we act in and out yond offering a daily religion light to others. Thursday ask his audience if they can Brian Larson and Phyllis Ten Cemetery. Along the way, mark and make things worse. article stating that public “Joyfully Catholic” means: of school is positive witness class. Vaya con Dios! 1 Cor 15: 1-11 go 24 hours without saying Elshof, general editors.) plenty of people pulled over And most importantly, schools lack attention to the • teachers who embrace to the Gospel; our school The results of a study Ps 118: 1b-2, 16-17, 28 anything unkind about or I encouraged the con- to the shoulder and bowed we’re to lay bare our ulterior Lk 7: 36-50 to another person. Rabbi gregation to monitor their their heads as we went by. motives. Why are we bring- Telushkin notes that “in- words over the coming week But, then, there were the ing something up? If it’s to Sept. 19 ordained to serve Januarius, bishop, martyr variably, a small number of and see if they could go 24 “others.” These folks barged genuinely assist someone to 1 Cor 15: 12-20 listeners raise their hands, hours — straight — without right into the procession, be a better person, to build Ps 17: 1b-d, 6-7, 8b, 15 signifying yes. Others laugh, saying something unkind apparently finding the three him or her up, that’s one Lk 8: 1-3 and quite a large number call about or to others. minutes for us to pass totally thing. But often our motiva- Seven habits of highly effective deacon candidates out, ‘No!’” OK, so back to those intolerable. Technically, tion is not so noble: We seek He goes on to say, “Those announcements at Mass. since I was alone in my car to tear down, get revenge or rchbishop Despite the marvelous a deacon is service. In fact, 5. Love for the church Sept. 20 of you who can’t answer yes When I’d reached the end and my “frank” comments hurt the other. individuality of all our the word “deacon” comes Love for Christ is not Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, and Paul Chong Naumann deacon applicants, there are from the Greek word for enough; we want men who, Ha-sang, and companions, martyrs must recognize that you have of the official ones, I opened about these procession As I’m writing this on a serious problem. If you my mouth to say something disrupters were not publicly Monday, the Royals just gave has ap- some qualities shared by all “servant.” The diaconate in imitation of Christ, are 1 Cor 15: 35-37, 42-49 outstanding candidates for is not for men who fail to willing to lay down their Ps 56: 10c-12, 13-14 cannot go 24 hours with- snarky about the Chiefs heard, I didn’t violate the up six runs in the bottom A Lk 8: 4-15 out drinking liquor, you are whose opening game was no-unkindness rule. But mor- of the third to the Tigers. proved the forma- the diaconate. As we discern pour themselves out in lives for the church. Men addicted to alcohol. If you about to start. At the last ally, I did, and so I reset my Doggone it, Guthrie, you’re tion of a new cohort whether to accept them into service of others, especially with their own agendas or cannot go 24 hours without minute, I caught myself but goal again. When I got back pitching like a . . . Whoops! Leon Suprenant the program, we consider the poor. axes to grind aren’t encour- Find The Leaven smoking, you are addicted turned beet-red. I had to ‘fess to The Leaven afterwards, OK, my new 24 hours of candidates for the many factors, including the 3. Prayer Candidates aged to apply. to nicotine. Similarly, if you up to the crowd about what well, let’s just say that I was starts now. (Sigh) Leon Suprenant is the pastoral presence (or absence) of for the diaconate receive 6. Parish Deacons must in these places diaconate in 2015. associate for administration in the these qualities: ample instruction on prayer. come from somewhere! office of the permanent diaconate. 1. Anyone who Still, the candidates should Most good deacon appli- Online This group will embark For more information on the diacon- would apply for the diacon- already manifest a desire cants have a track record of www.theleaven.com on a five-year program that, ate, visit www.archkck.org/deacons. ate should be an enthusias- for intimacy with the Lord service in their parish and In the beginning God willing, will culmi- tic disciple of Jesus Christ. through the sacraments and local community and are nate in their ordination as His relationship with Christ daily prayer. After all, we’re typically recommended by Facebook deacons. The decision to step should be the source of his looking for disciples and not their pastor. www.facebook.com/ The first step in the forward and apply for the interest in the diaconate. merely skilled bureaucrats 7. Leadership We want theleavenkc Old Testament reading foreshadows the cross process will be a series of program is a matter of Further, his discipleship or social workers. men who have the courage information nights this fall discernment on the part of should be lived in a positive 4. Virtue Of course, and generosity to assume ow something is bronze, to heal those who means to see, to understand, held at various locations both the individual appli- way that serves as a bridge character matters! While greater responsibility in the Twitter displayed makes gaze upon it. what Jesus is. And whoever throughout the archdiocese. cant as well as the archdio- rather than an obstacle for everyone is in some sense church. Deacons aren’t nec- @theleavenkc a great deal of The pole in the story understands what Jesus tru- At these sessions, we will cese. For its part, the church others who are seeking a work in progress, we look essarily the most intelligent difference. serves the purpose of dis- ly is will believe in him. In provide more details on does not expect “perfect” Christ. for men who are balanced, or skilled, but they are men HThat is why we place playing the bronze serpent. that way, seeing is believing. the diaconate and answer applicants, but men who are 2. Service The most humble, joyful, and compas- open to leadership after the YouTube paintings in picture frames, Mounted on the pole, the The cross then, like the any questions people might open to the working of the distinctive characteristic of sionate. heart of Christ. www.youtube.com/ instead of just hanging them bronze serpent is elevated pole, enables vision. That is have. Holy Spirit in their lives. user/theleavenkc on the wall as is. The frames Father Mike Stubbs and easier for the crowd to clearly true in the physical show the artwork to bet- see. That is important for sense, insofar as the cross ter advantage. That is why Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of those bitten by the serpents, lifts Jesus up for better vocations corner Who to contact about . . . stores spend money putting Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and because they are healed viewing. But beyond that, their goods on displays that has a degree in Scripture from Harvard whenever they look at the the cross reveals Jesus’ true University. Story ideas will entice customers to buy bronze serpent. nature, insofar as the cross New program will bring vocation discernment into the classroom [email protected] them. How something is The pole anticipates the is the instrument of Jesus’ displayed matters a lot. That in the desert, before they cross on which Jesus will be death. It shows us someone t the begin- dents to discern if these voca- ney Vocations. Although the- choosing a spouse and build- Calendar notices also holds true for articles enter the Promised Land. crucified. Once again, Jesus who was willing to die for tions might be for them. Our ology textbooks usually have ing strong marriages. [email protected] of religious faith. They complain to will be lifted high, so that us. It reveals a love so deep ning of sec- lay Catholic school principals some lessons on vocations, Eventually, we plan on in- Sunday’s first read- about the food and scarcity those who look upon him that it must have come from ond grade, and teachers are left with the nothing is as comprehensive, viting our religious education Anniversary notices ing, Nm 21:4b-9, provides of water. To punish them, will be saved. God. A task of trying to encourage in depth, and effective as this programs to include similar [email protected] important background for God sends among them In John’s Gospel, seeing is The cross of Jesus Christ our teacher was students to explore the possi- new curriculum. lesson plans in their yearly the Gospel, Jn 3:13-17, since poisonous snakes, which kill believing. Consider the heal- puts that reality on dramatic Sister Mary . bility of a religious vocation. The curriculum starts in syllabi. It is a top priority to Eagle Scouts the Gospel reading directly many of the people. Conse- ing of the man born blind in display for all to see. That This is understandably diffi- kindergarten and continues give all of our children as She diligently prepared father Scott [email protected] refers to it. The Numbers quently, they pray to God Jn 9 and the appearance of is why we call it the holy cult when these adults have to senior year in high school. many opportunities as possi- us for our first reconciliation reading describes an inci- to save them. In response the risen Christ to Thomas cross. It displays the mys- Wallisch not themselves been called to There are four full class ble to discern their vocations and Communion. She lived Advertising dent that took place while to their prayers, God has (Jn 20: 24-29). Throughout tery of our redemption. priestly or religious life. lesson plans for each grade well. on the school grounds in a Father Scott Wallisch is the [email protected] the Israelites are journeying Moses make a serpent of John’s Gospel, “to see Jesus” archdiocesan vocations director. In an attempt to assist our level, with all of the materials These lessons will not take small convent with the school Catholic schools as they help accessible online. the place of having priests principal, Sister Bernadette. students explore all vocations, These plans include objec- and religious in our class- Students had opportunities education (until seminary, of the archdiocesan vocation of- tives, Scripture, activities, and rooms on a regular basis, but around 80 degrees made it possible to move the unity and holiness every day,” he said. “If we are to encounter these religious Pope francis weekly event from the indoor air-conditioned not united, if we are not holy, it’s because we are course). fice has recently provided two prayer. Families are engaged they will give students at least Envy, jealousy and meanness are human in- Vatican audience hall to St. Peter’s Square, where not being faithful to Jesus,” who is the source of Sisters on a regular basis. Sisters teaching in a Catho- tools. My column here in the in the discussion. Marriage, a yearly opportunity to take stincts, but they are not Christian, since the di- more than 12,000 people gathered for the pope’s all unity and holiness, the pope said. Divisions Halfway through the lic school are now the excep- spring discussed one of those priesthood, and religious life their vocational discernment vision they cause among believers is the work of catechesis and blessing. The Creed describes the are manifested not only in schisms or major rifts school year, their religious tion, and overloaded priests tools: school vocation clubs. are addressed each year, and more seriously. It is one more the devil, Pope Francis said. “Instead, God wants Catholic Church as being “one and holy,” the pope among Christians; they also frequently occur on order unfortunately needed to are able to spend less time This fall, we have intro- priesthood and religious life step in building a culture for us to grow in the ability to come together, forgive said, yet its members are sinners, who “experi- the local level, as “parochial sins,” in Catholic par- move them. That was the last in classrooms. Our students duced a second tool for our are presented as the compel- vocations and helping our each other and love each other in order to be ever ence, every day, their own fragility and wretched- ishes, schools, communities and organizations, time I had a Sister or priest do not see priests and Sisters more like him,” he said at his weekly general audi- ness. That’s why this faith we profess impels us Pope Francis said. Catholic schools. Vocation ling and rewarding vocations church discover more Sister as a teacher for the rest of my on a regular basis, which has ence Aug. 27. A strong breeze and temperatures toward conversion, to have the courage to live in — CNS Lessons is a curriculum for that they are. Mary Bedes. 13 years of Catholic school made it more difficult for stu- vocations developed by Vian- Also, wisdom is given in 16 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | september 12, 2014 Celebrating Sister Susan . . . or A Tale of Two Archbishops By Jill Ragar Esfeld [email protected]

ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Growing up in Oswego, Sister Su- san Pryor always knew exactly what she wanted out of life. “All my life I had a great love for childrenK — especially babies,” she said. “I always wanted marriage to a Catho- lic man and 10 children.” Instead, she became an expert at wrestling with God’s will. “You know in life there are always problems or things that don’t work out,” she said. “But the Lord has a sur- prise for you. “Especially for me because I like things predictable. And the Lord will come with a complete upheaval saying ‘Susan, I’m still in charge.’’” The first upheaval came when she was a young girl contemplating her vo- cation. “I went to Saint Mary University,” she recalled. “I had hardly set foot in the place and I felt what the Lord wanted. “But I didn’t want to be a nun! “But he wouldn’t give in.” She eventually applied to be a Sis- ter of Charity of Leavenworth and en- Leaven photo by Joe Bollig tered the order in August 1950. When Chancery employees turned out in force to honor Sister Susan Pryor, SCL, who had greeted them at the door of the archbishop’s residence for almost two she walked into the convent that day, it decades now. Knee replacement surgery has caused her to consider other options — which might include returning to her first love, teaching. reminded her of a dark cave. She remembers her conversation “I had my back to the door,” recalled with the Lord that day. Sister Susan. “And someone said, ‘Sis- “[Archbishop A friend in need “I told him, ‘Well, I’m doing this be- ter, we’ve got company.’ Shortly after Archbishop Strecker re- cause I think this is what you want,” Strecker] was “I turned around and here was the tired, Sister Susan resigned as adminis- she recalled. “‘But if I’m not happy, I’m new archbishop standing at the door trator of Marian Hall. not staying.’” just like family. He was grinning.” She told the archbishop she hoped The Lord indeed surprised her. She soon saw in the archbishop the she could find another position close by “I’ve always been happy,” she said. comfortable with me and same qualities she admired most in her “ so she could continue to help him out. father — someone who was kind, gen- I could take care of him.” He had a better idea: He would hire tle and loved to tease. her as his housekeeper. Teaching and friendship “Whenever he told the story,” she Sister Susan Pryor “I thought [the Sisters of Charity] said, “I had my shoes off and my feet would never let me do it,” said Sister Su- Sister Susan made her first vows in up on the radiator, too.” san. “We weren’t priest housekeepers.” 1952. She had 15 different missions in In her words, she and Archbishop But they agreed. her first 16 years teaching. administrator of the entire home. Strecker “just clicked.” “So the last seven years of his life,” she When the Sisters of Charity of Leav- “I told them that’s not what I want to Not only was he a teaser, he was also said, “I moved in and took care of him.” enworth held their chapter, or gener- do,” she said. “But they told me, ‘You’re a talker. And if there’s one thing Sister She did a little bit of everything — al, meeting in 1968, they decided each not being asked what you want to do — Susan loves to do — it’s talk. cooking, cleaning, laundry, and taxiing Sister could have some input into her that’s where the Lord needs you.’ “My mother said I started talking the archbishop to doctors’ appointments assignment. “So I took over administration at eight months and I never quit,” she and to Spearville to visit family. That’s when Sister Susan finally set- there.” said. But what she loved most was cooking, tled down. And she loved it. “And so that’s how we started,” she and she was good at it. “I was missioned to Our Lady & St. She got her adult care home admin- said. “For 32 years, we were really good “My mother couldn’t cook when she Rose [in Kansas City, Kansas],” she istrator’s license, but found she really friends. I just loved the man.” got married,” she said, “and she wasn’t said. “And I stayed 18 years there. didn’t need it. going to let that happen to one of her “I loved the place. I was always hap- “I found out that the best preparation daughters. So I learned to cook.” py teaching.” was all the years teaching school,” she Close a door, For seven years, Sister Susan took She started out as a first-grade said. “It was surprising how much these pleasure in caring for her friend as his teacher, acquired her master’s in edu- little old people were like the first-graders open a window health slowly declined. cation and administration, and eventu- in trying to get their own way.” “He was just like family,” she said. “He ally became principal. As her friendship with the archbish- During her tenure at Marian Hall, was comfortable with me and I could While teaching at St. Rose, Sis- op deepened, God gave Sister Susan a Sister Susan’s dear friend, Archbishop take care of him.” ter Susan met her future best friend, new challenge. Strecker, lost his housekeepers — two The archbishop began to have fre- Archbishop Ignatius J. Strecker, under Due to financial difficulties, Our Sisters of the Most Precious Blood who quent weak spells. One night, he fell circumstances he would never let her Lady & Saint Rose School closed. Sis- retired back to their motherhouse. between his bathroom and bedroom and forget. ter Susan was asked to work at the par- “He didn’t want a layperson,” she broke his hip. It was winter, and Sister Susan had ish office and help families adjust. said. “He said to me, “Show me how to “He didn’t call out or anything,” said children coming in from recess with One of her duties there was to visit use the washing machine, and I’ll do Sister Susan. “Something just woke me very cold feet. the elderly and shut-ins. my own laundry.’ up, and I went to check on him. And he “We had these big old steam radia- “That was the first time I realized “And I said, ‘Oh, you can’t do that!’ was on the floor. tors,” she explained. “And I would say, that there are little old people that So I volunteered helping him for a “He said, ‘I can’t move.’” ‘Now if you can hang up your coats and never have anyone to come and visit number of years.” He was taken to Providence Hospital I don’t have to play policeman, we’ll them,” she said. “I just loved them.” In 1993, Archbishop Strecker reached where he died with his good friend at his have a 10-minute warm-up.’ In 1980, Marian Hall, a Catholic re- the bishops’ official retirement age side on Oct. 16, 2003. “The kids would lie on their backs tirement home, opened in the area. Be- of 75 and stepped down. Rather than “I thought he was going to be able to with their shoes off and their feet up cause Sister Susan enjoyed the elderly, make him move out of his residence, come back [from it],” said Sister Susan. on the radiator.” she applied to run the religious pro- his successor, Archbishop James Pat- “But the Lord just took him. On the day Archbishop Strecker gram there. rick Keleher, found a different place to live, and Archbishop Strecker contin- visited unannounced, the first-graders But once again, God had a different >> See “House” on page 6 were having a warm-up. plan. She was asked to take over as ued to live in the archbishop residence.