THE CATHOLIC MIRROR Vol. 52, No. 12 December 21, 2018 of Congratulations, Father Ryan Andrew voice Des Moines native was ordained a priest on Dec. 14 concerns about gun laws

By Kelly Mescher Collins Staff Writer

In the wake of legisla- tion being introduced in the state, the Iowa Catholic Conference, is voicing concerns. A proposed state Consti- tutional amendment, House Joint Resolution 2009, would subject restrictions on the right of the people to keep and bear arms to “strict scrutiny.” The Iowa Catholic Con- ference opposes the bill because it would make regulating any fire- arms difficult. It could also put current state law regarding back- ground checks and permitting at risk, said Tom Chapman, execu- tive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference. In a December letter to legislators and the general public, signed by the four bishops of Iowa – Archbishop Michael Jackels of the Archdiocese of Dubuque; Richard Pates of the Di- ocese of Des Moines; Bishop Thomas Zinkula of the Diocese of Davenport; and Bishop Walker

Nickless of the Diocese of Sioux Photo by Ken Seeber City – they expressed their con- cerns. “We believe that weap- ons increasingly capable of in- flicting great suffering in a short period of time are simply too accessible,” the letter said. “The right to bear arms as found in our Constitution must be balanced against the safety and well-being of the populace as a whole. The Supreme Court has held that such restrictions are fully compatible Photos by Anne Marie Cox with the Second Amendment.” A standing-room-only crowd filled St. Ambrose Cathedral for the ordination of Father Ryan Andrew. He will serve The Iowa Catholic Con- as a chaplain at Dowling Catholic High School and associate at St. Pius X in Urbandale. ference is also opposed to the re- cently passed Stand Your Ground Law, which expands the lawful- ness of using deadly force. U.S. bishops issue pastoral letter against racism “Previously it was law- ful to use deadly force to defend 183 votes, for passage. “This statement is very the Right” rally was held last your place of business or your By Mark Pattison “Despite many important and very timely,” year. Bishop Knestout added the home,” Chapman said. ““The Catholic News Service promising strides made in our said Bishop John E. Stowe diocese has already conducted legislature expanded that and country, racism still infects our of Lexington, Kentucky. He listening sessions on racism. BALTIMORE (CNS) -- removed any duty to retreat if nation,” the pastoral letter says. appreciated that the letter took Bishop Robert J. Baker The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly you felt threatened.” “Racist acts are sinful note of the racism suffered by of Birmingham, Alabama, what approved a pastoral letter against “In our reflection, we because they violate justice. They African-Americans and Native he called “ground zero for the racism Nov. 14 during their fall are also guided by the Catechism reveal a failure to acknowledge Americans, “two pieces of our civil rights movement,” said the general meeting at Baltimore. of the , which the human dignity of the persons national history that we have not pastoral’s message is needed, as The document, “Open teaches that the commandment to offended, to recognize them as reconciled.” the civil rights movement “began Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring love oneself justifies self-defense the neighbors Christ calls us to “This will be a great, 60 years ago and we’re still Call to Love -- A Pastoral Letter within moral limits against an un- love,” it adds. fruitful document for discussion,” working on achieving the goals in Against Racism,” passed 241-3 Bishops speaking on the said Bishop Barry C. Knestout of with one abstention. It required a pastoral gave clear consent to the Richmond, Virginia, in whose Continued on page 13 Continued on page 15 two-thirds vote by all bishops, or letter’s message. diocese the violence-laden “Unite 2 The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org In the Heartland with Bishop Pates Busy, busy this holiday season

The code word that fingers on its enduring legacy. I am fortunate because is of consequence to you. Who is abroad in these days before I then asked them for a my job description entails telling will receive your outreach and Christmas is busy. Activity favor – would they, in the next the Christmas story as widely and when will you do it? It will sure- ramps up fueled by shopping, By day or so, share that story with as enthusiastically as I can. In ly be a new moment for the fortu- exchange of cards and frequent Bishop their grandpas and grandmas, so many ways, that is why I very nate recipient of your conviction. parties. Much of this is good be- Richard with their aunts and uncles and much like what I do. Merry Christmas, my cause it signals valuable human Pates especially with their cousins and But as a Christian, you friends! May 2019 unfold abun- connections which give meaning good friends. Of course, they share with me the same job expec- dant blessings for you and your to our lives. responded, they would! Being tation. And this identity includes loved ones. Although I can identify Among the most satis- a trusting individual, I presumed telling others about the incredible with and even enjoy this busy- fying memories of my service as they did. story of Christmas, sharing what ness, I find it vital to take time to a priest was when I had the good reflect on that which is founda- fortune of celebrating the 4 p.m. tional to our beliefs. It is coming Christmas liturgy at St. Ambrose to grips with God’s intervention of Woodbury in . It which has changed the course of was a brand new parish with an history, obviously but important- average age of “four.” For that ly my own. It is overwhelming to particular Mass, people would be- think of this God, responsible for gin arriving at 2:30 p.m. to stake the immensity of creation, step- out their seats in a church that ac- ping into time as one of us. commodated 1,500. What is even more as- The focus of the Mass tonishing is that God does this was when 300 or so children gath- purely out of love for each of us. ered around me as I recounted the He cares so much that he reach- Christmas story, that very beauti- es beyond his self-sufficiency ful retelling of Jesus’ birth which and engages us in relationship stimulates our imagination. For demonstrating the intrinsic val- the most part, the kids tuned in. ue he attributes to each of us. It Following the Scripture is in responding to this outreach reading, I inquired about what the that you and I come in touch with young people were expecting this happiness, with a sense of peace, Christmas. They cited the popu- with being very comfortable in lar toy of the year and other items our own skins. that they expected Santa to grace We talk about those them with. Eventually, we did things that are important to us. get around to Jesus. They were Everyone knows of our children excited to share what they knew and grandchildren, our interests of him and what his purpose was and hobbies. Shouldn’t others in coming to the world. They had Photo by Anne Marie Cox also be aware of the centrality of firm hold of the revelation, confi- Bishop Richard Pates blesses Karla Contreras, a sixth grader at St. Joseph School in Des Jesus in our lives? dently recounted it and put their Moines, during a school Mass on Nov. 29. Bishop Pates wanted to visit all of the diocesan schools before he retires. Bishop’s Schedule Friday, December 21 Christmas gathering, St. Peter Friday, January 4 Saturday, January 19 Walnut – Installation Mass of Des Moines – “In the Heartland Parish Hall, noon Des Moines – “In the Heartland Avoca – Installation Mass of Father Seth Owusu, St. Patrick with Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic with Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Father Seth Owusu, St. Mary Parish, 10:30 a.m. Radio, Des Moines; KVSS, Friday, December 21 – Radio, Des Moines; KVSS, Parish, 5:30 p.m. Omaha, 9 a.m. Saturday, December 22 Omaha, 9 a.m. Council Bluffs – Priests’ Griswold – Bishop’s priesthood Sunday, January 20 vocation retreat, Creighton Retreat Tuesday, January 8 Avoca – Installation Mass of Center, 7 p.m. West Des Moines – Mass and Father Seth Owusu, St. Mary reception for “The Veil Removed” Parish, 8 a.m. THE CATHOLIC Sunday, December 23 supporters, St. Francis of Assisi

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together in a combi- By Kelly Mescher Collins nation of their native Staff Writer languages, riding in the bus with refu- In today’s secular world, gee children for their many people turn to social media religious education to feel connected. program, packaging At the same time, many meals, helping in the aren’t cracking open their Bible RCIA program with to connect to God. Prayer and translations, pick- quiet time are often drowned out ing up and delivering by the 24 / 7 news environment. furniture for refugee “We live in a time when apartments, collecting many are leaving the Church, Christmas gifts from not practicing their faith and not St. Francis Parish in having time to read the Bible or West Des Moines for pray,” Father Ambrose Ladu Dan- the children, forming a iel, parish refugee coordinator at joint choir, Eucharistic St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des adoration, picnic and Moines, wrote in his The New a pilgrimage, Bible Moment report. “Regrettably, the sharing and the world in which we live in this in people’s homes. 21st century is a home to [many Since St. Am- groups who have fallen away brose Cathedral is a Volunteers Doug and Mary Kay Moore of St. Francis Parish in West Des Moines and Catherine from their faith].” diverse community of Swoboda of St. Ambrose Cathedral helped Deacon Francis Chan distribute gifts to children in the In his report, Father people that do not all refugee community on Sunday, Dec. 16. Deacon Francis Chan is assistant refugee coordinator for Daniel referenced Drew Dyck, speak the same lan- St. Ambrose Cathedral’s refugee outreach. author of How to bring back guage, many activities “It should be clear that are held in each community in young adults who have left the Christ calls all of us to evange- The New Moment faith. their native language. The com- lize, welcome strangers, heal the munities represented at the parish is a period of change in According to Dyck, sick, offer forgiveness and ex- which Catholics focus on there are a number of people who include Burmese, Eritrean and press his eagerness to give rest to growing their relationship have left the church that fit differ- South Sudanese. the weary and the burdened,” Fa- ent categories. Deacon Francis Chan, ther Daniel wrote. “He also wants with Jesus, expand on The postmoderns are assistant refugee coordinator for us to experience the urgent vigi- that relationship through people who value experience as a the cathedral’s refugee outreach, lance of the father of the prodigal missionary discipleship, way of discovering truth, which is and Father Daniel, both have son so that as we anxiously await and sharing with different for each person. a deep understanding of what the return of missing family and millennials the benefits of their refugee community has The author states that friends, we will be ready to run to our faith journey. recoilers are those who have left lived through – they were both greet and embrace them.” once refugees themselves. Both Christianity because of pain they Photo by Doug Moore may associate with a pastor or of them were born and raised in Christian. South Sudan and fled. They rec- The moderns do not ognize the trauma many of their believe in anything beyond the parishioners have lived through. physical world and do not believe “I left my country be- in a soul, according to Dyck. cause of the Christian faith per- The neo-pagans sense secution in my country,” Deacon sacred in creation, but end up Chan said. “I was a teacher…I worshipping God’s creations was accused of converting a Mus- rather than God himself. lim girl into Christianity and be- The rebels are people cause I refused to become a Mus- who leave Christianity because lim.” they are more attracted to sinful Deacon Chan fled to pursuits than moral standards. Lebanon and his family joined They may still have Christian him three years later before com- beliefs, but are not willing to live ing to the United States. them out. Parishioner and former Finally, the drifters are a refugee Margaret Niang Mang, group of people who have drift- originally from Burma, said she ed away from God because they is grateful for the St. Ambrose aren’t investing time in their rela- community. tionship with him. “When we come here, “This is a fact that we feel like this is our home,” should concern all of us as the Mang said. “This is where we are body of Christ,” Father Daniel supposed to come every Sunday. wrote. “This should as well be a “Everybody is so happy concern that should move all of to be here and would like to spend us in this New Moment to action. time here and worship here,” Remember the Lord himself left Mang continued. “It’s helped us the 99 sheep on the hills to go and deepen our faith more and espe- look for the one that wandered cially we understand that it’s a off. universal church.” Congratulations “In this New Moment, Parishioner Nasir Kemi, it’s our turn now to go out as a former refugee originally from Fr. Ryan Andrew parish and particularly as a refu- Eritrea, said he is grateful for St. gee community to share the great Ambrose Cathedral. gift we have been given – the gift “It felt like my home,” of our Catholic faith – and renew Kemi said. the face of the earth,” Father Dan- He received all of his iel wrote. sacraments at the church and ap- The St. Ambrose Refu- preciates their helping hand. gee Ministry Office is responding “I have a right to ask for to The New Moment invitation by what I need,” Kemi said. the Diocese of Des Moines in a The parish helps refu- number of ways. gees find jobs and puts them in This includes celebrat- touch with other agencies and ing Easter and Christmas Masses non-profit organizations that can help. www.saintpaulseminary.org 4 Opinion Anxious? Follow the advice of St. Paul Don’t we all get tired of the classic We do believe in the supernatural converts truths into lies. repetitive questions this time of the year? Let’s Get Psyched power of our divine Savior, but he is not It is important that we know how “What are your holiday plans?” a magician. Miracles and healing do to respond to anxious thoughts. These “So, are you all ready for occur, but not by our ability to exercise important verses in Philippians chapter Christmas?” incantations. Faith is an integral factor 4 are as though St. Paul is saying to us, “What’s your New Year’s for all healing. Anxiety can either rob “C’mon people, hold your chin up and resolution?” someone of their faith or it can help lead a think on the following things: Whatsoever Aren’t there already plenty of By Deacon person into their faith. is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good reasons around us to be anxious? Seldom Let’s take a look at the latter. reputation, virtuous, and praiseworthy, Randy Kiel will anyone even care about the answers to Imagine what it was like for St. Paul to be direct your anxious thoughts in these these questions let alone the upkeep of any once again imprisoned and know that his ways”. impulsive resolution. While not necessarily It is common that an external life could be taken if he did not renounce Through this passage, Paul has intended, these types of questions may factor may trigger an onset of anxiety for Jesus as the Messiah. given to us a set of instructions on how to evoke anxiousness inside of the person a person, but anxiety is usually internally Yet while in jail, he wrote a letter best re-direct any anxiousness. being asked. generated within the brain. to the new church in Philippi to encourage Whether from prison cell, a There are many individuals who There are five main categories them about their distress and anxiousness. disgruntled church, a lonely bedroom, or invisibly, and most often silently, suffer that anxiety disorders fall into, but I’ll save “Be anxious for nothing,” Paul told them. a disturbing work environment, we can from some form of anxiety. that level of clinical information for the I have worked for years to always reduce the amount of anxiousness More than 18 percent of U.S. “office.” help people untangle the guilt from this by allowing our thoughts to be focused and adults and 10 percent of our teens suffer Please realize that anyone is able commonly misinterpreted Bible verse. centered upon these words of goodness from anxiety. While these numbers seem to develop anxiety, but I want you to know Paul is not telling us that if we have anxiety and wisdom. This New Year, let’s decide to low, they represent over 50 million people. that this type of mental suffering is not to that we are in sin, nor is he telling us that follow more of what Paul told us to do. He Statistically, this means that we be fought alone. Anxiety can be mild or it there should be no reason for anxiousness. knew that if we “think on these things” that all know someone with anxiety. can become crippling or even deadly. He proceeds to tell us that he the results would stand out as miraculous. Whether through various As a Catholic counselor, I have wants us to focus on things from above therapies and/or medications, there is help had many people ask me: If they pray when life on Earth becomes really hard. Deacon Randy Kiel, of Kardia Counseling for those who suffer from anxiety, yet sadly, correctly, or enough, will God make the Anxiety has the ability to form in Clive, is a licensed therapist. He serves less than two-thirds of this population ever anxiety go away? After all, the Bible does thoughts that are distorted, emotions that Holy Trinity Parish in Des Moines. receives help. say to “be anxious for nothing.” are exaggerated, and sometimes even God in the messy areas of our lives

Every Advent I think of the he also joined the family of Israel. In his At times we’re all tempted to beginning of the gospel of Matthew, and a Marriage & genealogy, Matthew reminds us just how think, not my heart or not this part of my piece of wisdom a priest once shared with Family Life messy that family was. life. Christ is coming to heal our hearts, our me. Israel had a long history of sin and families, and our world. And just like he Matthew begins with the betrayal, and yet this is precisely where wanted to come into the family of Israel, he genealogy of Jesus, a monotonous litany Jesus breaks into our world. wants to meet us in the most messy areas of who begot whom. Not exactly a page- God comes into Israel’s family as of our lives, in our brokenness and in our turner, but if you know the stories of the By a sheer gift, not because they earned it but shame. bible, you will recognize people like Adam Storey just because he loves them. This should All we have to do is allow him in. Tamar, and Rahab, and David and “the give all of us hope. If Jesus wanted to join wife of Uriah.” the family of Israel, and it’s a messy family. that family, with all its dysfunction, then he Adam Storey is the diocesan director In other words, you’ll recognize I once heard a friend reflect on must want to join mine. of Marriage & Family Life. He can be stories of deception, dishonesty, this passage and point out that at Christmas Advent is a time of hopeful reached at 515-237-5056 or astorey@ prostitution and adultery. Jesus joined not only the Holy Family, anticipation, where we invite Christ to dmdiocese.org. This is the story of Israel, this is come into our hearts and lives. Catholic boot camp kickstarts spiritual life

A few weeks ago, I had the oppor- • no television or movies, If you start your Exodus on Jan. tunity to interview a young Catholic man Guest Column • no televised sports, 21, you will finish on Easter Sunday (April who recently graduated from high school, • computers for research, work only, 21), and Ash Wednesday will be your half- joined the U.S. Marines, and was four days • regular exercise, way point. removed from bootcamp when we met. • weekly group meetings, and a few If you are looking to become When recruits join the Marines, more fun activities. the man God has called you to be, here they submit themselves to the will of their You probably have the same reac- is your opportunity. If you are struggling superiors for their first 13 weeks in order tion as I did (and many other men, as with a habitual sin you want to overcome, that they might become the best soldiers well): “Not…a…chance,” which is the or you just want to be pushed to grow in they can be. logical response, quite honestly. your faith, here is your opportunity. Form The physical and mental chal- By That said, I have seen the lives of a small group (preferably four to seven), lenges they push themselves through lead Joe Stopulos many men transformed by responding to hold each other accountable, and enjoy the them to places they never dreamed they this call. fruits of the hardest 90 days of your life. could get. Strength. Discipline. Fortitude. If it weren’t life-changing, I And yes, the cold showers are All of these, and many more, are discov- and pornography, dependence on alcohol; wouldn’t be preparing for my third one and brutal. ered and developed in 90 days. whatever is keeping you from living out encouraging you to join me. Visit Exodus90.com to regis- We, as Catholic men, need a spir- your call to holiness. Many men responded Here is a quote from a man who ter for this life-changing experience. itual bootcamp. to that call, and many lives were changed. read this article last year and took up the You need it. What does it look like? Well, it is challenge: I need it. basically Catholic bootcamp. In short, 90- “I’ve done everything under the Joe Stopulos is a co-host of “Man Last year I challenged the men of days of: sun to grow in my faith – conferences, re- Up!” a weekly radio show and podcast this diocese to join me for the Exodus 90 • cold/lukewarm showers, treats, pilgrimages, mission trips, degrees, for Iowa Catholic Radio. He is a parishio- program. A 90-day journey to freedom. • no alcohol, small groups, books, more books, new ner of St. Theresa Parish in Des Moines. Freedom from addiction to sin, and more • no desserts or sweets, ways, old ways – but nothing has made a importantly, the freedom to choose the • no eating between meals, deeper and more lasting effect than Exodus good. Freedom from spiritual laziness, lust • no soda, 90.” 5 Ask a Priest Priest honored at retirement

Q. I attended parochial ele- approval. That hasn’t happened “You have made a difference in people’s lives” mentary school during the ‘50s. so far. Among my classmates were families who had priests as Q. What are favorite websites their parental father. They were for retreats, readings of the day, full-time parish priests serv- spiritual exercises, thoughts of ing our community. Our par- the day, Mary’s apparitions, ish was Byzantine Ukrainian etc.? Catholic. Please explain how we continue to insist on priestly A. Two websites come celibacy? to mind immediately: the Vatican vatican.va and the U.S. A. Celibacy has an interesting Bishops’ Conference at usccb. history in the Church. Scrip- org. However, many publishers, ture scholars indicate that St. universities, and dioceses have Peter and many of the apostles websites to help you find what were married. Down through you are looking for. Photos by Anne Marie Cox the centuries, various reasons Many Jesuit Msgr. Stephen Orr was honored with a Superman cape during a prayer service in have been given for insisting on universities have reflections celebration of his retirement, as shown above with Deacon Jeff Boehlert. His leadership celibacy for priests of the Ro- for the day, commentaries on went beyond paying off debt and facilities improvements, said Michelle Tremmel, chair of man Rite. Some of them were the daily scripture readings, the parish Pastoral Council. In addition to being with people during celebrations and their financial, others spiritual. spiritual exercises, etc. You time of need, he went the extra step. He wrote notes to newcomers. At Christmastime, he The Church was a can try St. Louis University, hand-delivered a rose to every parish family who lost a loved one during the year. And, he thousand years old before it Loyola University, Marquette encouraged young people with a personal note when he saw their names in the newspaper definitively took a stand in University, Creighton and attended nearly all of their graduation open house parties. favor of celibacy at the Second University, etc. Publishers Lateran Council held in 1139, like America Magazine, U.S. an example of sacrificial love, of the example of care, your when a discipline was approved Catholic Magazine, The By Anne Marie Cox has been and is what we have compassion, your love. forbidding priests to marry. National Catholic Reporter Staff Writer witnessed throughout more than “It should not be lost In 1563, the Council of also have websites with helpful 40 years of dedicated priesthood in this moment that the Catholic Trent reaffirmed the tradition information. Use a search A prayer service for in different roles and assignments community is not the only one to of celibacy. engine to find specific things. the retiring Msgr. Stephen from around the world. benefit. We’ve all had countless Priestly celibacy Orr on Dec. 2 at Our Lady’s “In Father Steve, as neighbors and visitors and friends is rooted in tradition, Q. What is the cost of an Immaculate Heart Parish in a son, as a brother, as a priest, of every denomination of faith tell not Catholic dogma. Speaking annulment? What is the Ankeny was a celebration of his as a mentor, as a friend, he has us how you have touched them: to journalists during a return process and does it vary in each answer to a vocation call and of epitomized, in my judgment, the listening to one of your homilies flight from the Holy Land diocese? his gifts and talents in education, humble servant, authentic leader, or messages, hearing your words in 2014, said administration and pastoral care. a faith-filled man unafraid to of encouragement to their kids, there are married priests in A. in many dioceses an “He has given his all” share himself with others. seeing the comfort you’ve given the Eastern rites. “Because annulment is cost free. Our as an educator, a seminary , “There are simply to someone at a funeral or the celibacy is not a dogma of faith, diocese is one of them. A the founder of the largest parish in inadequate words to fully express words of joy and support you it is a rule of life which I highly few years ago, Pope Francis the state, a diocesan administrator the tremendous gift, Father, give to a couple at marriage or esteem and I believe is a gift for recommended that there be and a pastor, said Bishop Richard you have been to thousands of special occasion. … the Church,” he said. no charge for those seeking Pates. people to different generations “Now is a time for Today, most Roman an annulment, and many Msgr. Orr -- he prefers in every aspect of life. As bishop transition and new beginnings Catholic priests are celibate. But dioceses have taken his to go by Father Steve -- first mentioned, you have faithfully for you and hopefully, a more there are exceptions. Some advice. The process does vary began his ministry at the parish served this diocese, different quiet and peaceful life being priests who once served as somewhat from diocese to in 2005 and is the longest-serving parishes, teaching institutions GUS, Great Uncle Steve, to your Lutheran , Anglican diocese, but the practice is pastor and the first to retire from and shared happy and joyful grandnieces and nephews. or Episcopalian priests, and substantially the same. There the parish. memories and memorable times “You are a priest for life some others have joined the are many circumstances and The following are with many people. But you’ve and I know we will see you again Catholic Church as married “grounds” on which to base excerpts from the homily by also touched people in their most from time to time. Until then, we men. Permission has been an annulment. Your best bet is Deacon Jeff Boehlert. vulnerable moments when they all hope you will take time for given case by case. We also to speak to your local priest or “I have to say this needed the presence of God. … yourself. You earned it. We are have more than 50 years of pastoral minister to learn more gospel this afternoon, what “Earlier this week, you grateful for all you have done ordained permanent deacons, and begin the process. we just heard, could not more praised the staff and many parish and meant to us. We wish you most of who are married accurately describe the ministry organizations for teamwork, nothing but the very best for the men. So the discipline is not Got a question for “Ask a Priest” of service of sacrifice and love unity and some of your success. future. You’ve already heard a lot ironclad. Some South American and its author, Father John Ludwig? and leadership that we’ve seen “But the truth is, success of thanks, and best wishes and I bishops have suggested that Send it to communications@ with Father Steve. in any organization begins at the know you’re going to hear some dmdiocese.org or The Catholic married men could be admitted “Jesus washed the feet top with leadership. more. Mirror, 601 Grand Ave., Des to the priesthood, with Vatican of his disciples as an act of love. “Trust, and respect are “What I truly hope Moines, IA 50309. He calls each of us to do likewise qualities in character that don’t you hear, and take with you, is for one another. That model, come without hard work and something that is simple … You sacrifice and consistency. You’ve left an indelible mark on our been a model of Christ in our lives hearts because you have made a ManUp Des Moines | ¡Sea Hombre! | Jan. and the legacy you are leaving is difference in people’s lives and, 15, 2019 truly amazing. for that, we thank you. “We have been blessed “We love you. "United we stand. Divided we fall." - This phrase is in countless ways. Our parish “God bless you in the as true for our Church as it is for the United States. and our families are stronger, years ahead.” healthier, more vibrant and better What keeps cultures divided here in the Des Moines for your leadership because Rosary 5:05 pm Diocese? Is it language barriers, social traditions, or Holy Mass 5:30 pm fear of our differences? Why do we continue to see such Mexican Feast 6:20 pm resistance to cross-cultural outreach? These questions Program 6:45 pm and many others will be explored by a highly-interactive discussion panel in the first-ever bilingual Man-Up Des Moines event. Tuesday, January 15th Our Lady of the America’s In addition to courageously tackling this relevant topic, a Catholic Church, delicious, authentic Mexican feast will be served to all 1271 E. 9th St., attendees. Come and see that all of your brothers are Des Moines. dealing with the same challenges that you do. Let's break through this cultural barrier!

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Dec. 21 Friday or divorced. Members of Beginning Experience Weekend, also known Evangelist Catholic School is hosting join us for The Divine Mercy Chaplet Beginning Experience Experience have walked this journey as CEW, is a renewal weekend for the third Annual Green Gala. The on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at DES MOINES -- Beginning and are willing to accompany others adults, designed to enable them to evening will include dinner, danc- St Augustin Chapel. Experience Open House will meet at through the grief. The open house more deeply “experience” them- ing, wine pull, live auction and si- 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Augustin Church gives beginning steps of healing selves and their relationship to God lent auction. Visit slte-school.org/ JustFaith Opportunities Hall. This is a group for people who and is also an invitation to attend a and the Christian community. A greengala to buy tickets and for more JustFaith is designed for have become widowed, separated weekend retreat Jan.18-20. If you women’s CEW will be held at Our information on event sponsorships. people who want to live more simply, or divorced. Members of Beginning wish to know more about the healing Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic love more compassionately, and Experience have walked this journey process, contact Dana Reed at 515- Church Jan. 18-20. For more infor- Feb. 15-17 Friday-Sunday make a difference by responding to and are willing to accompany others 975-3745, Mike Losee 515-360-8268 mation, contact Nicole Vortherms at CEW for Men the needs of the world. through the grief. The open house or Father Bob Schoemann 515-418- [email protected] and/ ANKENY -- The Christian This small group program gives beginning steps of healing 1938. or via phone at 515-423-6040. Visit Experience Weekend, also known will help you explore today’s issues and is also an invitation to attend a olih.org/cew-retreats/ as CEW, is a renewal weekend for through the lens of your faith and weekend retreat Jan.18-20. If you Jan. 8 Tuesday adults, designed to enable them to formulate a personal/group response. wish to know more about the healing Catholic Widows and Widowers Jan. 27 Sunday more deeply “experience” themselves Through prayer, engaging process, contact Dana Reed at 515- DES MOINES -- Planning Oblates of Conception Abbey and their relationship to God and the reading, thought-provoking dialogue 975-3745, Mike Losee 515-360-8268 meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Chicago DES MOINES -- Would Christian community. A men’s CEW and relationship building, you’ll or Father Bob Schoemann 515-418- Speakeasy. For more information and you like to learn more about Benedic- will be held at Our Lady’s Immacu- share a journey of faith that invites 1938. reservations contact Judy LaRonde at tine spirituality for the laity? Oblates late Heart Catholic Church Feb. 15- you to consider how you can “be the 515-988-7791. of Conception Abbey meet monthly 17. For more information, contact change” in our world. Jan. 4 Friday in Des Moines to study the Rule of Curt Carlson at curtcew2019@gmail. JustFaith is made up of three Catholic Widows and Widowers Jan. 15 Tuesday St. Benedict as a means of fostering com and/or via phone 515-783-3819. stand-alone, eight-week sessions that DE SMOINES -- First Catholic Widows and Widowers their own spiritual growth. Anyone You can also visit olih.org/cew-re- can be taken individually or together, Friday Mass at St. Catherine of Siena ALTOONA -- Movie interested is invited to this meeting to treats/ in any order. Each session of the at noon with lunch following at at Cinemark Theater near hear Benedictine Father Daniel Pet- program is $80 per person. Smokey Row Restaurant. For more Adventureland. Meet in the lobby sche from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Basilica Sundays Scholarships are available information and reservations contact at 12:30 p.m. Following movie of St. John Parish Hall for a potluck, Latin Mass for those who qualify. To learn more, Judy LaRonde at 515-988-7791. perhaps a snack at Culver’s. For more discussion and vespers. For more in- DES MOINES – The Latin please call 515-782-3054 or email Beginning Experience information and reservations contact formation, email George Appleby at Mass at St. Anthony Parish in Des [email protected]. DES MOINES -- Beginning Judy LaRonde at 515-988-7791. [email protected] Moines is at 5 p.m. on Sundays. Experience Open House will meet at 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Augustin Church Jan. 18-20 Friday-Sunday Feb. 9 Saturday Wednesdays Hall. This is a group for people who CEW for women Green Gala Divine Mercy Chaplet have become widowed, separated ANKENY -- The Christian ANKENY – St. Luke the DES MOINES – Come

Knights offer needed coats Solidarity Walk travels to Shelby County

Knight of Columbus Brent Hoesing delivers a box of winter coats for needy children to elementary school Principal Robyn Holtz. Knights of Columbus in Missouri Valley, (Council 999), have been providing winter coats for needy children in The Solidarity Walk the community for as long as Grand Knight Brian Otterpohl can prayer and display from Catholic remember. Relief Services was on display “In these small towns, there’s always a lot of need,” he at all six of the Shelby County said. “We’re all about the kids. They are our future. We want to churches and two nursing help.” homes/retirement centers during As in years past, the council recently provided a box November. of girls’ coats and a box of boys’ coats to a school in Missouri The Solidarity Walk is Valley and to West Harrison Community Schools. an opportunity to experience a The Knights’ annual barbecue raised funds for the coats. short, local prayer and meditation with images of people from around the world. It has been to about a third of the parishes in the diocese. It’s a chance to “unite Reach 25,000 households in the ourselves with our brothers and sisters from around the world,” Diocese of Des Moines by said Franciscan Sister Joyce Blum, who helped bring the advertising in display to Shelby County. The Catholic Mirror. The Solidarity Walk will next be available at the Catholic Photos by Jane Bissen Pastoral Center in downtown Des Top photo: Franciscan Sister Joyce Blum shows an image Moines during the early part of Contact Kelly at [email protected] from the Catholic Relief Services Solidarity Walk to parish- January for National Migration or call 515-237-5056. ioners in Shelby County. Above, Marybeth Zimmerman, of Week. St. Joseph Parish in Earling, prays the Solidarity Walk. www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 7 Our Lady of Guadalupe honored

Photo supplied to The Catholic Mirror Photo by Bob Nandell

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe was celebrated in the diocese around her feast day of Dec. 12. Above left: Girls gather with Sister Rosario Amezcua Huerta, at Christ the King Parish in Des Moines. Top right: A girl is dressed as an Aztec dancer for traditional dances at Sacred Heart Parish in West Des Moines prior to a Mass. Far right: After following a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on a walk from Our Lady of the Americas Parish to St. Ambrose Cathedral, the statue was carefully taken from a flatbed trailer and brought into the cathedral for the rosary and midnight Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard Pates. Below: Bishop Pates blesses a new statue gifted to the St. Joseph Chapel at Dowling Catholic High School by the Class of 1978.

Photo by Anne Marie Cox STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Photo by Anne Marie Cox As part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church will host an evening conversation about the urgent issue of human trafficking happening right here in Iowa and the Des Moines Metro Area. In Memory: Pat McManus 1930-2018 The evening is free and open to the public. No reservations required. Time will be given for questions and answers, and further discussion We wanted to honor a special will follow the presentation. Catholic Charities volunteer and friend who recently passed Featured Speakers away. Pat McManus was a Kellie Markey is the Mary Kate Leister is lively and dedicated volunteer! Founder and Director the VOCA Specialist of Dorothy’s House. at Teens Against She signed up to help in Dorothy’s House Human Trafficking. Refugee Services in 2015, provides a safe place Teens Against Human for the practice of life Trafficking provides but found a calling for special for those teen and schools and students events. This would not surprise youth girls whose lives with the training, tools have been interrupted and information they those who knew her, and her by the sex trafficking need to lead prevention love of a good party. Pat and her dear friend Nancy Rice industry. efforts within their collected auction items for Catholic Charities, No Room communities.

at the Inn, supporting the Emergency Family Shelter, for In addition, local law enforcement representatives will speak about the history of human trafficking in our the last four years. We will miss working with Pat, who community and their efforts to respond to this issue. turned in her last auction items just a week before she passed away. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Monday, January 21, 2019 | 6:30 pm Ss. John and Paul Parish Hall | 1401 1st Ave S | Altoona IA With our love and gratitude, Beth Gibbins, No Room at the Inn Event Committee, and Barbara Decker, Executive Director. 515-967-3796 | [email protected] | www.ssjohpaul.org 8 The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 Youth & Young Adult www.dmdiocese.org Save the date While setting up the Putting faith into action 2019 calendar, save the date for these upcoming events. From visiting nursing homes to helping There are more than 6,000 youth in reli- Young Adults Council children and making neighbors’ spirits bright, gious education programs across the diocese. Young adults looking youth in religious education programs around #FaithinAction to help lead their peers through various ministry efforts are the diocese put their faith into action this Advent invited to be a part of the 2019 season. Young Adult Council. Contact Justin White at jwhite@ dmdiocese.org or 515-237-5098 for more information.

Youth Radix Retreat For high school seniors, there are retreats slated for March 1-2 and April 5-7 at the St. Thomas More Center in Panora. Registration is at dmdiocese. org/radix. Contact Justin White for more information: jwhite@ dmdiocese.org or 515-237-5098.

NCYC The National Catholic Youth Conference is Nov. 21- 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. More than 25,000 are expected for the largest Youth at St. John Parish in Greenfield joined gathering of Catholic youth in the youth from the Greenfield United Methodist country. Prayer, community and Church on Dec. 1 to carol in the community. empowerment are on the agenda Youth from St. Patrick Parish in Dunlap adopted children from Above are: Maddax, Rose and McKynli. for Catholic teenagers through the parish’s angel tree. The youth are pictured wrapping presents speakers, workshops, live music, for the children. They also volunteered to help with the parish’s reconciliation and more. Talk to a Christmas program. parish youth minister for details.

Prayer & Action A mission program is kicking off this summer in the diocese. Youth will reach out to those most in need in Atlantic and Shenandoah to paint, clean, do yard work and perform other meaningful tasks for the poor, disabled and elderly. In an atmosphere free of distractions, participants can foster their faith, inspire charity and grow closer to Christ. Registration is through parish youth leaders. Open to all high school students. College students who want to be on the mission team as leaders are welcome to apply now: dmdiocese.org/prayerandaction. Penelope Webster, of Ss. John and Paul For more information, contact Confirmation candidates from St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Carlisle de- Parish in Altoona makes a card for nurs- Justin White at jwhite@ livered Christmas cards made by grades 5-10 to the residents of the ing home residents. dmdiocese.org or 515-237-5098. Carlisle Care Center.

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Students from Drake University and Des Moines University received personalized spiritual direction during a Busy Stu- dents Retreat at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Cen- ter. The retreat included extra personal prayer time, adoration, reconciliation and a candlelight Mass together. Spiritual direc- tors were: Larry Beeson and Ed Hurley; Fathers Gene Koch, Ken Gross and John Ludwig; Deacon Rick Con- don; Victoria Carver and Tom Green.

Pictured at left with Ed Hurley are Michael Bracco and Kate Hagenbucher. www.dmdiocese.org Youth & Young Adult The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 9 10 The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org Bishop installs four new pastors around diocese

Bishop Richard Pates for- mally installs each priest named as a pastor of a parish in the Diocese of Des Moines. In doing so, he blesses the relationship between the pastor and the community he serves. Bishop Pates recently in- stalled four new pastors: • Father Adam Westphal, pastor at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Ankeny; • Father Tom Dooley, pas- tor of St. Joseph Parish in Winter- set and St. Patrick Parish at Irish Settlement; • Father Antony Mathew, pastor of All Saints Parish in Stuart and St. John Parish in Adair; • Father Ray Higgins, pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Des Photo by Kelly Mescher Collins Moines. Father Adam Westphal was installed at St. Luke Parish in Ankeny the weekend of Dec. 8-9.

Photo supplied to The Catholic Mirror Father Antony Mathew was installed as pastor at two parishes on Oct. 20-21. Above he is pictured with the youth at St. John Parish in Adair.

Far left: Father Ray Higgins was installed at St. Theresa Parish in Des Moines the weekend of Dec. 15-16. Father Adam Westphal was installed Photo by Jan Lyons at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Ankeny the weekend of Dec. 8-9. Father Tom Dooley was installed as Photo by Anne Marie Cox pastor at two parishes on Nov. 24-25 Tune in to New parish addition blessed “In the Heartland with Bishop Pates” on Iowa Catholic Radio 1150 AM, 88.5 FM or 94.5 FM in central Iowa & Spirit Catholic Radio Network 102.7 FM Fridays 9:00-9:30 a.m. Not near a radio? Stream it live at iowacatholicradio.com or kvss.com.

Bishop Richard Pates on Nov. 18 blessed a new $1.8 million addition ot St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indiano- la. The 7,600-square-foot space includes six new class- rooms, offices and a multi-purpose room adjacent to the gathering space. www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror December 21, 2018 11 Nephew carries on work of his late uncle, Father Jim Kiernan

to set the wage – that the Catholic By Kelly Mescher Collins Church needed to…set the exam- Staff Writer ple,” Kiernan added. Father Kiernan passed away about a week before his Before Father Jim Ki- meeting with Bishop Pates. After ernan passed away in 2016, he the funeral, the bishop offered had set up a meeting with Bishop some words about Father Kiernan Richard Pates to discuss fair and and mentioned his passion for just just wages. wages. The work would continue Father Kiernan lived at on despite Father Kiernan’s pass- the Dowling priest residence, and ing, Bishop Pates said. would often visit with the people Hearing those words was contracted to clean his home, said all it took to spark the flame for nephew Peter Kiernan of Holy the nephew to continue his uncle’s Trinity Parish in Des Moines. work. “He came to find out “I knew it was definitely what they were being paid,” Ki- time to help out and get this ac- ernan said, noting that their sal- complished,” Kiernan said. ary was low. “And that’s how it A small committee was spurred everything.” formed to address these issues This was a cause Fa- Father David Polich, ther Kiernan was very passionate pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Os- about, Kiernan added. ceola, serves on the committee. L-R: Peter Kiernan of Holy Trinity Parish in Des Moines with his daughter, Katherine, “I would see [Father “Before Father Jim Ki- son James, Peter’s father, Gary Kiernan, and Father Jim Kiernan. In 2013, Peter Kiernan Kiernan] on a regular basis,” Ki- ernan died he called me express- invited his family to see a 1940’s Farmall M that was used on his wife’s family farm in ernan said, and they had long ing his concern about just wage Booneville, Iowa. Peter had the tractor restored. discussions about the topic of issues,” Father Polich said. “He fair wages. “It’s one of the better didn’t have a computer and need- and factory worker and I was very cause that the diocese will contin- ed staff is a part of Father Kier- conversations we had prior to his ed someone to do some work. much aware of how much work- ue to address in this year’s budget nan’s legacy, his nephew said. It’s passing.” But he also knew that I’ve been ers have struggled over time to get process. something he wants to get accom- Father Kiernan had been involved in a lot of justice issues any sense of fair wages, respect It is important to look at plished for his uncle. gathering material for his meeting over the years, particularly some and dignity.” the entire benefits package, Carl- “This was one last thing with Bishop Pates. labor issues.” “The memory of Father son added, including paid vaca- he really wanted to get done and “He did a lot of research The committee distrib- Kiernan lives on through the good tion for full-time people, health to get through…,” Kiernan added. and had a lot of things printed uted a survey to all the parishes work of the Presbyteral Council insurance, sick time and retire- “I look forward to the day when I off,” Kiernan said. “He had some of the diocese and created a doc- and the Finance Council of the ment. see Father Jim again and he tells Wall Street Journal articles and so ument of principles of compensa- Diocese of Des Moines,” Bishop “It’s a question of prior- me, ‘Job well done.’” he definitely was doing his due tion for guidance, at the request Pates commented. “Each coun- ities,” Father Polich said. “What “The upcoming action diligence.” of the Presbyteral Council. (See cil has taken deliberate action on do we have enough money for? of the diocese represents the good With a high regard for sidebar) these issues. I will be please to im- The things that we prioritize – we will of our parishioners,” Bishop the social justice teachings of the “I’ve often commented plement their proposals in the near go get the money. It’s my experi- Pates said. “They are in sync with Catholic Church, Father Kiernan in homilies that the works of mer- future.” ence that when we want a building Father Kiernan in their desire and was “adamant” about fair and just cy are not extra credit for Cath- Paul Carlson, director to go up, we go find the money.” commitment to treat fairly those wages, Kiernan said. olics,” Father Polich said. “We of finance at the Diocese of Des Improving wages for di- who work on their behalf in the “He was a firm believer treat them that way but they are Moines, said it’s an important ocesan employees and contract- church.” that we shouldn’t wait for the state not. And my dad was a coal miner Guiding principles on compensation for the Diocese of Des Moines Principles inspired by the late Father Jim Kiernan, who was passionate about just pay

The following are the gospel to all people, inviting care, but also other items to per- responsibility for just compensa- non-discriminatory and consis- guiding principles on compen- them to walk in ways of faith mit a person to live in dignity. tion of its employees. Steward- tent with teachings of the Catho- sation approved by the Pres- within the Christian community. “All persons also have a ship also implies that the local lic Church including current fed- byteral and Finance Councils The charge to preach the gospel right to security in the event of community exercise sound man- eral, state, and IRS regulations of the Diocese of Des Moines. brings with it the responsibility sickness, disability, unemploy- agement and fiscal responsibility and guidelines. They were inspired by the work to live and give witness to the ment, and old age. (e.g. development of a budget) “Compensation is or- of the late Father Jim Kiernan, a gospel, being responsive to the “The dignity of workers of the resources to which it has dinarily determined through retired priest for the Diocese of basic human rights of people, requires adequate health care, been entrusted and communicate the application of the Catholic Des Moines, who had a passion among which is the right to em- healthful working conditions, through transparency. Church’s social teachings, bas- for making sure all diocesan em- ployment. weekly rest, periodic holidays, “Compensation packag- ing one’s compensation upon ed- ployees – including contracted “Every employee hs a vacation for recreation/leisure es are in response to the econom- ucational level, experience, level help – are paid a fair and just right to a just compensation that and reasonable security against ic conditions and cost of living in of competence of the individual, wage. provides for the ordinary needs arbitrary dismissal. an area, as determined by review- and assigned responsibilities as “Since its establishment of workers. These include not “It is only in the context ing external criteria available these relate to the position.” by Christ, the Catholic Church only the bare necessities like of Christian stewardship that the from public and private sources. has been called to preach the food, shelter, clothing, and health Catholic Church can realize its In addition, these packages are

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Parishes across the diocese creating Bishop Pates declares parishes emergency operations plan and schools as weapon free zones

history of working in emergency of finance. “So I’m urging all By Kelly Mescher Collins preparedness. She’s held roles in parishes to take advantage of her This past July, Bish- •Ushers are an indispens- Staff Writer that arena since Sept. 11, 2001. while we have her.” op Richard Pates sent a letter able ministry in the church She has served as the director of Technical support and to priests, school administra- and play a key role in crisis Every parish throughout the Iowa Department of Public assistance from Colacecchi ends tors and deacons, saying the management plan. In this ca- the diocese is working on cre- Health and held roles in the De- in June 2019. following would be imple- pacity, the usher should have ating an emergency operations partment of Homeland Security Father Ray McHenry, mented throughout the Dio- adequate training, ready ac- plan as part of a safety initiative and FEMA. pastor of St. Francis Parish in cese of Des Moines. cessibility to contact 911 and coordinated by the Diocese of There are specific steps West Des Moines and chair of • Declare each par- equipment available to re- Des Moines. that need to be taken by the par- the diocesan Crisis Management ish/school/institution campus spond to health emergencies. When active shooters ishes in order to have an effec- Task Force, said the parish has as a weapon free zone with • For liturgies, par- started targeting churches across tive emergency operations plan already posted emergency evac- only active peace officers in ishes should utilize the same the United States, parishes took in place, Colacecchi continued. uation plans around the church their official capacity exempt doors for entering and exiting. notice and expressed concern. “There are standards, in case of a fire or tornado and from any ban on weapons. These specific doors should Though active shooters there are techniques,” Colace- ushers are being trained on how This exemption includes off remain unlocked during the gain attention from news outlets, cchi said. “There’s a school of to best evacuate the church. duty officers but not retired services. Attention should be the emergencies that are most practice – it’s actually a disci- “If you have an emer- officers. Each school in the paid to anything “out of the likely to occur at your church is pline.” gency, you need to have a plan,” State of Iowa is mandated to ordinary.” Other doors, ordi- a health incident or natural disas- That is why the Diocese Father McHenry said. “So that be weapon free per Iowa Code narily locked for entry, can ter, said Jane Colacecchi, owner of Des Moines hired Colacecchi when something happens, we Chapter 724.6. Current Code remain so during liturgical of JHC Associates, LLC, who to offer assistance. She is host- know what we’re going to do so law provision, 716.7 allows gatherings.” was hired by the diocese to help ing monthly webinars which are we’re not panicking.” private property owners the “Based on the coun- with parish emergency opera- posted to the diocesan website, It’s important to note that while right to declare their proper- sel of these two bodies, I am tions planning. along with planning worksheets some people might carry weap- ties weapon free. asking each parish/school/ “We talk about active and templates. ons for self-defense, churches • Signage needs to institution to create an Emer- shooter scenarios and it’s in the All diocesan parishes who par- and schools have been declared be posted to identify a parish/ gency Operations plan that in- news and in our face, and so ticipate can expect to have a weapon free zones. The only ex- school/institution campus as corporates the foregoing five we have a concern about it and completed emergency operations emption is for active peace offi- a weapon free zone. The Di- steps,” Bishop Pates wrote. I think we need to address it be- plan by June 2019. The webinars cers, including when they are off ocese of Des Moines will re- “Funding for this plan is be- cause of the prevalence that is and templates guide people ev- duty. view the different options for ing provided through our in- placed in the news,” Colacec- ery step of the way, Colacecchi “It’s not just a suggestion – it’s signage, provide it, and cover surance carrier.” chi said. “But the reality is that added. the law,” Father McHenry said. the expense. Bishop’s letter can in Iowa, in any day [of certain Six training workshops “Even though there’s a right to • The retention of be read in its entirety on the seasons], we have 27 tornadoes. were also held across the diocese carry law, if you’re within 1,000 law enforcement for security Diocese of Des Moines web- There’s a much more likely in September for those identified feet of a school you cannot car- at liturgies must have the spe- site at dmdiocese.org/resourc- chance of being hit by a tornado as an emergency planning lead at ry.” cific permission of the bish- es/safety/emergency-opera- than an active shooter. The top their parish or school as well as For parishes who have op. This is not applicable for tions-planning. of our list doesn’t involve active team members of parish staff. A questions or need assistance with those hired for traffic manage- shooting events. guide for developing a high qual- their plan, they can contact Co- ment. “It’s dealing with things ity emergency operations plan lacecchi at jane@mhcassociates. we know are a high probability for houses of worship were dis- com or call 515-491-6088. The event in Iowa,” Colacecchi con- tributed. video webinars and templates can tinued, including blizzards, ice “Jane is a terrific re- be found on the Diocese of Des storms, dangerously cold weath- source, but we have her for a Moines website at https://www. er or a fire. limited amount of time,” said dmdiocese.org/resources/safety/ Colacecchi has a long Paul Carlson, diocesan director emergency-operations-planning.

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Archbishop Joseph Bishop Fabre said Nov. 13, when seem to include racism, said By Rachel Seidl F. Naumann of Kansas City, the pastoral was put on the floor retired Bishop Ricardo Ramirez Contributing Writer Kansas, said he was grateful for of the bishops’ meeting. It also of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Nov. the pastoral’s declaration that “offers practical suggestions 13, but “social sin is collective “an attack against the dignity of for individuals, families and blindness. There is sin as deed Many parishes, schools and individuals across the the human person is an attack the communities,” he said. and sin as illness. It’s a pervasive Diocese of Des Moines choose to partner with the Catholic dignity of life itself.” illness that runs through a Foundation of Southwest Iowa for their investment needs. With approximately $75 million in assets under Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted “Every racist act – every such culture.” Bishop Fabre responded management, it begs the question, “What makes the Catholic of Phoenix said the letter will comment, every joke, every that the proposed letter refers foundation different?” be welcome among Native disparaging look as a reaction to institutional and structural The foundation is unique in comparison to other Americans, who populate 11 to the color of skin, ethnicity or racism. investment options because of the way in which dollars are missions in the diocese, African- place of origin – is a failure to An amendment from invested. All funds are invested and guided by U.S. Conference of Americans in Arizona -- “I think acknowledge another person as Bishop Ramirez to include Catholic Bishops’ teachings using Catholic values investing. we were the last of the 50 states to a brother or sister, created in this language in the pastoral The foundation believes it is important for Catholic be part of the Martin Luther King the image of God.” was accepted by the bishops’ Jr. national holiday,” he noted -- Committee on Cultural Diversity institutions and individuals to consider the social impact and Hispanics, who make up 80 in the Church, which guided the investments have on our world today. By using Catholic values – U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter percent of all diocesan Catholics document’s preparation. investing, the foundation offers an alternative for parishes, under age 20. Bishop Curtis J. Guillory of schools, and individuals to traditional investment strategies. “This is very important Beaumont, Texas, said Nov. 13 “The committee has attracted some of the sharpest for our people and our youth to “Every racist act -- every the pastoral “gives us a wonderful investment minds that reside in our diocese and it is remarkable to know the history of racism,” he such comment, every joke, every opportunity to educate, to see the group exercise such care and diligence during the quarterly added. disparaging look as a reaction convert,” adding that, given Investment Committee meetings and frequent conference calls,” Bishop Shelton T. Fabre to the color of skin, ethnicity or recent incidents, the document said Bryan Boesen, chair of the committee. of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, place of origin -- is a failure to should give “consideration to “At the end of the day, the Investment Committee wants chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad acknowledge another person as our Jewish brothers and sisters.” to ensure we are being good stewards of the CFSWIA,” he said. Hoc Committee Against Racism, a brother or sister, created in the Bishop Fabre replied that while “We take our responsibility seriously and want to honor the trust said an electronic copy of “Open image of God,” it adds. anti-Semitism is mentioned in the our fund holders place in us, while at the same time provide Wide Our Hearts” would be “Racial profiling document, future materials will investment excellence of behalf of the CFSWIA.” posted “somewhat immediately,” frequently t a r g e t s focus on anti-Semitism. Additionally, the foundation has retained the services with a print version available Hispanics for selective A proposed amendment of Morgan Stanley/Graystone Consulting as its investment around Thanksgiving. immigration enforcement to the pastoral to include the consultants. This team of investment professionals helps to oversee “Also, there will be practices, and African-Americans, Confederate battle flag in the the foundation’s day-to-day investment needs and recommends resources available immediately” for suspected criminal activity. pastoral alongside nooses and long-term strategies to the Investment Committee. now that the pastoral letter There is also the growing fear swastikas as symbols of hatred Morgan Stanley/Graystone Consulting is also responsible has been approved, including and harassment of persons from was rejected by the committee. for screening investments to ensure they are in accordance with Catholic school resources for majority Muslim countries. “Nooses and swastikas Catholic values investing. 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Since 2009, Knights of Columbus at the state and local levels have partnered with the Supreme Council in New Haven, Connecticut to fund ultrasound machines for pregnancy care centers. Nationally, they have placed more than 900 units in centers or in mobile medical units. In Iowa, 19 ultrasound machines have been placed with the latest in Council Bluffs and Red Oak. “Experience has taught us that a woman who sees an ultrasound image of her child is highly likely to keep her baby so Carroll Council 780 worked for almost a year to raise over $16,000 to pay for half the cost of the ultrasound machine for Assure Women’s Center in Council Bluffs,” said Iowa Grand Knight Antonio Banuelos. Photo by Ken Seeber The facility, open nearly From left: Pregnancy Center of Southwest Iowa Director Denise Bridges, Tim Schmid of Red Oak, Phil Hascall of Atlan- a year in Council Bluffs, has tic, Father Lazarus Kirigia, Leon McEnaney of Shenandoah and Bishop Richard Pates at a blessing of a new ultrasound the same mission, same goal machine funded with the support of the Iowa Knights of Columbus. of Gabriel’s Corner Pregnancy Counseling Center, just in a of Iowa that are not served by a Council 1479 in Shenandoah, ultrasound machine in Iowa for machines in order to save 1 different part of the city, “to prolife pregnancy center in their and Council 1765 in Corning to the south Des Moines location of million babies,” Banuelos said. see women choose life,” said home towns, she said. raise $13,000 for the ultrasound Innervisions HealthCare. The public can make tax Executive Director Toni Clarke. “We want to be a safe machine recently installed at The “It is estimated that deductible donations to this effort The center, at 320 place for girls to come,” she Pregnancy Center of Southwest each ultrasound machine saves by visiting www.seethebaby. McKenzie, is in the northeast part added. Iowa. an average of 100 babies a year, org or mail checks to Iowa of Council Bluffs so it can reach Knights Council 9726 Knights Councils in therefore the ultrasound initiative Charitable Foundation (Culture young women from Council in Red Oak led the effort assisted the Des Moines metro area are of the Knights of Columbus is of Life Fund) - 7811 Twin Lakes Bluffs but also from other parts by Council 1164 in Atlantic, beginning efforts to fund the 20th pushing for 1,000 ultrasound Road, Manson, Iowa 50563.

o doubt the Virgin Mary held the newborn NChrist child very close to her. But we suspect that she occasionally placed her precious child in the wooden manger. irty-three years later she would stand by Jesus as he hung on the wooden cross. e wood of the manger foreshadows the wood of the cross. Consider that the manger was a trough used for feeding animals. Consider further that Jesus himself became food, eternal food for the salvation of the world. As you attend holy Mass celebrating Christmas, and as you join your family and friends for a Christmas dinner, join the Iowa Knights of Columbus in remembering Jesus, present in our hearts and homes, and present especially in the holy Eucharist, our food, our nourishment, for eternal life. — Rev. William E. Reynolds State Chaplain Iowa Knights of Columbus

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