theleaven.com | vol. 35, no. 30 | march 14, 2014 Pope Francis: Year One A look back at the historic first year of the Pope Francis papacy

Stylin’ Pope Francis has shown a different type of papacy from his predecessors. Page 4 Top 10 Here is a list of the top 10 things you may not know about Pope Francis. Page 5 Go forth A common theme of the pope has been his love for the poor. Page 6 Quotable We’ve compiled some of the pope’s most memorable quotes. Page 7 Have mercy Pope Francis encour- ages priests to be good confessors. Page 16

Photo by Stefano Spaziani 2 archbishop theleaven.com | march 14, 2014 march 14, 2014 | theleaven.com second front page 3 Life will be victorious Annual men’s retreat draws record crowd True equality respects, honors and celebrates differences By Joe Bollig [email protected] ne of my fa- calendar vorite movies Archbishop’s baptismal ministry VERLAND PARK to support larger families archbishop — In the spirit of is “Chariots the new evange- O To show his personal support for those couples open to raising larger Naumann lization and with of Fire.” families, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann March 14-15 has offered to participate in the bap- Conception Seminary board the archdiocesan This 1981 Academy tism of the third or greater child of any meeting initiative “Proclaim Award-winning film depicts archbishop family (by birth, adoption, or blending It!” as their watch- two athletes who competed in Joseph F. Naumann through valid marriage) interested. The March 15 word, more than 1,000 men attended track for Great Britain in the first of these baptismal celebrations will Pastoral visit — Holy Spirit, theO Men Under Construction 18 event 1924 Paris Olympics. One was take place on May 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Overland Park on March 8 at Ascension Parish here. Harold Abrahams, who was young men and vice versa. To Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th The annual archdiocesan wide St., Overland Park. Additional celebra- the Jewish son of Lithuanian me, it is incredulous that the March 16 men’s retreat is sponsored by the Arch- tions are scheduled for July 27, Sept. 7, immigrants, and the other state sanctions the intimate Pastoral visit — St. Mat- diocese of Kansas City in Kansas and and Nov. 16. For 2015, celebrations are thew, Topeka was Eric Liddell, the son of physical contact between scheduled for Jan. 18, March 15, and organized by the Kansas City Catholic Men’s Fellowship. Scottish Christian mission- males and females required in May 17. Please contact your parish of- Rite of Election — Christ aries. Both were outsiders in competitive wrestling. In any fice for more information.A dditional the King, Topeka One attendee was Robert Baker, a English society. Abrahams other context, such physical information is also available from the member of Holy Spirit Parish in Over- was motivated to compete contact by a young man with archdiocesan office for liturgy and sac- March 17 land Park. Baker has been to eight to overcome anti-Semitism. a young woman would be ramental life at (913) 647-0330 or online at: [email protected]. “Shepherd’s Voice” recording MUC conferences — four with his son Liddell ran as a means of considered assault. Matt, now 18. This year, he brought glorifying God. I totally agree with the March 19 along 11-year-old son T.J. Eric Liddell was slated intent of the policy which I affect his opportunity for for the manner in which Ste- Presbyteral Council meeting “I didn’t know what it was at first, to represent England in the presume is to promote the college scholarships. phen handled himself in this but now that I’m here for the first time, Community Mass and din- 100-meter race, but declined equal dignity of men and I met with Stephen and very difficult situation. There I’m really liking it, and the spiritual ner — St. Benedict’s Abbey, to run when the event was growth I can learn from it,” said T.J. women. Sadly, our culture his parents. I reviewed with was no denying Stephen’s dis- Atchison scheduled on Sunday. Despite confuses equality with both them again the rationale for appointment at losing the op- “It’s been a great bonding expe- pressure from the English sexes doing everything the our policy. Stephen expressed portunity to finish first in the March 20 rience to share this with both of my Olympic Committee and same. In the name of equal- well and respectfully his state. After forfeiting this one Administrative Team meet- boys,” said Robert Baker. “With Matt the Prince of Wales, Liddell ity, our culture ignores the viewpoint. I told him that I match, he won five successive ing being 18, who knows what he’ll be do- refused to break his obser- reality of physical as well as felt terrible about his being matches and finished third in ing after high school? This is an oppor- Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran vance of the Lord’s Day by other differences between the denied the opportunity to the state. This coach re- Installation ministries of tunity for the three of us to have a spir- Men from all over the archdiocese listen to speakers at the annual Men Under Construction event March 8 at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. competing in the race. One sexes. True equality respects, win the state tournament. spected the class with which lector and acolyte for Broth- itual bonding experience.” of Liddell’s teammates, who honors and celebrates our I shared with Stephen my Stephen conducted himself ers Benoit and Mariano This year’s MUC was dedicated to already had won an Olympic differences. It actually under- conviction that our Catholic throughout the competition. the memory of Paul Welsh, one of the talents of two performance artists, live tor of the National Fellowship of Cath- “God’s commandments toward us March 21 medal, allowed Liddell to schools should hold students Stephen is blessed with founders of the annual event, who died art performance painter Mike Debus olic Men and master of ceremonies. . . . [do not] require the repression of mines the dignity of women New Evangelization seminar take his place in the 400-me- when our culture demands to a higher standard rather some remarkable parents. last year. who painted an image of Jesus, while The first speaker was Fradd, who our deepest desires, but call for an ex- — Benedictine College, musical artist Mike McGlinn played first instructed the men to ask them- pansion of our deepest desires,” said ter race. Liddell won a gold for women to deny their fem- than simply conform to the Without their support, it Atchison This year’s lineup of speakers in- medal, upsetting the favored ininity to be considered equal culture. I reminded Stephen would have been very diffi- cluded Gov. Sam Brownback as key- keyboard and sang. selves three questions to demonstrate Fradd. McGlinn, who played in four bowl that what they deep-down want of American runners. to men. The equal dignity of that sometimes we have to cult for Stephen to respond to March 22 note, Catholic apologist and purity In his talk, Brownback touched on About two years ago, it men and women is not con- make heroic sacrifices for our this challenge as he did. Pastoral visit — St. Bene- speaker Matt Fradd, Atlanta Falcons’ games for Notre Dame, and Sutulovich themselves is what God wants of them many topics, including an encounter was brought to my attention tingent on doing everything Catholic faith. Some may disagree with dict’s Parish, Atchison assistant special teams coach Eric Su- both talked at a special Catholic youth as well. with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcut- that the state high school the same. I was impressed by my decision and the policy tulovich, noted English convert and athlete breakout session. The questions were: What kind of man ta. It was when Brownback was serving wrestling competitions had After praying and deliber- Stephen’s response. While, for our wrestlers. Yet, we can March 23 acclaimed author Joseph Pearce, and The day began with Mass, followed do you want to be? What kind of man do in the U.S. Senate and still a Methodist Pastoral Visit — Immacu- by a continental breakfast and wel- you respect? And how do you want to be become coed. Because there ating over this issue, I asked understandably, he still all be proud of Stephen Tujag- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann >> late Conception/St. Joseph, See “ARCHBISHOP” on page 11 are not enough girls interest- our superintendent to insti- wished that he would have ue and the way in which this The day was also enhanced by the come by Dan Spencer, executive direc- remembered when you are dead? Leavenworth ed in the sport of wrestling to tute a policy for our Catholic the opportunity to win the young man represented our field a female team, the state high schools that boys would state wrestling title, Stephen Catholic faith. In my mind, archbishop Statement of Kansas Faith Leaders: requires that high school girls not wrestle girls, even if, as a agreed that our faith does Stephen is a modern day Eric and boys compete against consequence, they forfeited hold us to a higher stan- Liddell. Whatever college keleher Religious freedom must be protected before same-sex marriage becomes law each other. a match which denied them dard. He said that he always Stephen chooses to attend March 15 e support the efforts of religious civil rights and liberties of Kansans and women, and they are dedicated public Dr. Bob Mills I suppose I should not be hoped that he would have the will not only gain a superb the opportunity for a state Pro-Life Mass — Sts. Cyril the Kansas Legislature to will be protected. We consider the House servants trying to sort through legally and Executive Director, Kansas Nebraska startled anymore by what our championship. strength to sacrifice in order wrestler but, more important- and Methodius, Kansas City, put in place religious free- bill a good-faith effort to incorporate think- emotionally complex issues. We, therefore, Convention of Southern Baptists culture has come to con- A couple weeks ago, I to be a witness for his faith. ly, a quite remarkable young Kan. dom protections related to ing from numerous faith communities and commend all Kansas legislators who have sider not only normal, but became aware that Stephen Even though it was crushing man. same-sex marriage. religious freedom experts, with a focus on been working together to protect existing Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann progressive. It is incredible Tujague, a member of the the dream he had worked so I see hundreds of young March 16 WIn two short months, five federal judges ensuring that a future court decision does religious civil rights and liberties. Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas to me that the state not only St. James Academy wres- hard to achieve, Stephen was men and women like Stephen Confirmation — Mother have nullified the votes of almost six million not diminish religious liberty in Kansas. Like Finally, we request that all parties to permits teenage boys and tling team, who was ranked willing to offer this sacrifice in our Catholic high schools, Teresa of Calcutta, Topeka Americans in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Texas, most important civil rights legislation, we this debate conduct their public discourse Rev. Benjamin Stephens girls to wrestle competitively, number one in his weight to God and hoped God would in our parish youth programs, Utah, and Virginia by declaring that those would expect that it would be amended and with decency and civility. The name-calling, Senior Pastor, Trinity Temple Church of God but boys are forced to forfeit division, had drawn a female use it for good. working as camp counselors March 19 states’ marriage laws are now unconstitu- clarified through the legislative process. threats, and intimidation to which legisla- in Christ the opportunity for a state wrestler in an early round I prayed for Stephen in the at Prairie Star Ranch, serv- Mass — Federal prison tional. Not one of those judges’ decisions Protections for religious freedom must tors have been subjected are not appropri- provided any protection for the religious civ- safeguard clergy and faith institutions, in- ate tactics in this or any discussion. Bishop Lemuel Thuston championship if they fail to of the state competition. days leading up to the tourna- ing as Totus Tuus catechists, il rights and liberties of the millions of Amer- cluding houses of worship, religious schools, We call on everyone to work together in Kansas East Jurisdiction comply. It not only hurts the Stephen’s parents wrote to ment. I knew that I could not participating in our college March 23 Confirmation — St. Patrick, icans whose sincerely held religious beliefs religious charities, and the like. No church, good faith to ensure that, if same-sex mar- Church of God in Christ individual athlete, but it also fully appreciate his disap- campus ministry programs, me and very respectfully Kansas City, Kan. say that marriage is a union between one synagogue, mosque, or temple — and no riage becomes law in Kansas, religious free- handicaps the team, saddling asked that I reconsider our pointment from being elimi- serving as FOCUS (Fellow- man and one woman. minister, pastor, rabbi, imam, or priest — dom does not become a casualty. Rev. Eliseo Vega them with an automatic loss policy. They informed me nated from the state compe- ship of Catholic University All people deserve to be treated with re- should be compelled by law to participate in District Presbyter (Kansas Section) for that particular match. of how hard Stephen had tition in this way. I prayed the Students) missionaries, postu- missionary in China. I can spect and dignity in civil society. We do not a same-sex wedding. Charles Allen IV Midwest Latin American District Council of I discussed this matter worked to excel as a wres- Lord would bless his sacrifice lants in religious communities hardly wait to see what Ste- condone demeaning or unjust treatment of At its core, religious freedom — like President, The Urban Scholastic Center the Assemblies of God thoroughly with our superin- tler and expressed what a and make it a grace for Ste- and seminarians. From what phen Tujague and many of anyone. freedom of speech — is an individual right. tendent and consulted with profound disappointment phen and for others. I experience in our young his contemporaries will do in Marriage involves unique religious convic- Government, therefore, must never force re- Most Rev. John B. Brungardt Most Rev. my administrative team. Our it would be for Stephen not After the state competition people, the future bodes well the service of God, the church tions that are rooted in the deepest aspects ligious individuals to participate in a same- Bishop of Dodge City, Kansas Edward J. Weisenburger of faith, personal identity, and conscience. sex marriage to which they hold a sincere Bishop of Salina, Kansas high school staffs work hard to be allowed to compete was finished, on his blog a for the church! and humanity. Thanks to And because the redefinition of legal mar- religious objection. Elder Donald Deshler to cultivate a proper respect for the state championship. wrestling coach from a public After the Olympics, Eric them, our future is bright! riage threatens to compel people by law to All such anti-religious coercion by gov- North American Central Area Rev. Jim West for young women by our They also feared that it could school expressed admiration Liddell became a Christian participate in, or otherwise support, relation- ernment is contrary to the most basic Amer- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Lead Pastor, Colonial Presbyterian Church ships and celebrations to which they object in ican and Kansan conceptions of freedom. Saints conscience, legal protection is required. Many legislators in both parties who Rev. Terry Yancey We thus commend the efforts of mem- have been using their best efforts to pro- Rev. Clemente Maldonado District Superintendent, Kansas District bers of both parties in the Kansas Legis- tect religious freedom have been subject- District Superintendent, Midwest Latin Council of the Assemblies of God lature to try to ensure that, if same-sex ed to unfair and inaccurate criticism about American District Council of the Assemblies marriage becomes law in Kansas, existing their motives. We know many of these men of God

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He has colorful work experience on his resume In addition to having worked sweeping floors in a factory and run- Lessons in style ning tests in a chemical laboratory as a teenager, the pope also used 2to work as a bouncer. Later, when he was no longer kicking troublemakers out of clubs, he taught high school literature and psychology, which, he said, helped him Pope’s gestures, choices are teaching moments discover the secret to bringing people back . . . to church.

He was a Jesuit Schindler Top 10 3When then-Father Ber- goglio was head of the things most people Jesuit province in Argen- tina, he ran a clandestine He has a way with birds don’t know about network that sheltered or Pope Francis expertly handled a white dove and a green parrot during shuttled to safety people different general audiences in St. Peter’s Square. According to the pope’s whose lives were in danger sister, Maria Elena Bergoglio, the future pope had a parrot when he was in Pope Francis during the nation’s mur- the seminary. And because he loved to play jokes, she said, “I wouldn’t put it derous military-backed 1past him that he taught the little beast a swear word or two instead of how to pray.” By Carol Glatz dictatorship.

He is a homebody with he Has an achy back He was a strong When the pope was 21, the upper missionary zeal half of his right lung was removed af- papal contender to Even though he has traveled exten- ter cysts caused a severe lung infec- sively, the future pope considers himself tion. While that episode never caused him further benedict in 2005 4“a homebody” who easily gets homesick. However, 5 6If the Argentine had been elected pontiff health problems, he said his current complaint is then, he would have chosen the name John after PHOTO BY STEFANO SPAZIANI he wanted to join the Society of Jesus because of sciatica. Blessed John XXIII and taken his inspiration from its image as being “on the frontlines” for the church The worst thing to happen in his first month as NEITHER SNOW NOR RAIN . . . “the Good Pope,” according to Italian Cardinal and its work in mission lands. pope was “an attack of sciatica,” he said. “I was Wednesday audiences at the Vatican have become the place to be in Rome these days, as historic crowds pack St. Peter’s Square to see the pope. Pope Francis routinely spends more than an hour after Francesco Marchisano. He wanted to serve as a missionary in Japan, but sitting in an armchair to do interviews and it hurt. his audience traveling around the square, often stopping the popemobile to visit with pilgrims personally. However, during the 2013 conclave, Brazilian he said his superiors wouldn’t let him because they Sciatica is very painful, very painful! I don’t wish it Cardinal Claudio Hummes told the newly elected were concerned about his past health problems. on anyone!” By Cindy Wooden In the first months of his papacy, es- pope, “Don’t forget the poor,” and that, the pope Catholic News Service pecially as the weather warmed up, he’d said, is when it struck him to take the name of go for a walk, dropping in on Vatican St. Francis of Assisi, “the man of poverty, the rom the moment Pope workers in the garage or the power plant. man of peace, the man who loves and protects Francis, dressed simply in a And, when he has a request of a Vatican creation.” white cassock, stepped out office or wants to make sure something on the balcony of St. Peter’s he requested is being done, he simply Basilica for the first time and picks up the phone. he Starts his bowed, he signaled his pon- Every Vatican office — not to men- day at 4:30 a.m. tificateF would bring some style differ- tion the Jesuits and other religious or- “I pray the breviary every ences to the papacy. ders — has a funny story about someone 7morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Some of the style changes are simply answering the phone and thinking it’s a Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray a reflection of his personality, he has ex- joke when they hear, “This is Pope Fran- the rosary,” he has said. His workday plained. Others are meant to be a lesson. cis.” includes reading letters, cards, docu- But sometimes, the two coincide. But his phone calls go well beyond ments and reports as well as meeting Answering questions from students the inner circle of the Vatican and cardinals, bishops, priests and laypeo- last June, he said the Apostolic Palace, the church. Pope Francis has called ple. He eats lunch between noon and 1 where his predecessors lived, “is not journalists and people either he has read p.m., then rests for about 30 minutes that luxurious,” but he decided to live in about or who have written to him with before returning to work. the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a Vatican stories of suffering and desperation. His But his favorite part of the day is guesthouse, “for psychiatric reasons.” telephone calls, in some ways, have tak- eucharistic adoration in the evening, when he often falls asleep in prayer. Living alone or in an isolated setting en the place of his Buenos Aires habit of “Between 7 and 8 o’clock, I stay in “would not do me any good,” he said, be- riding public transportation and walking front of the Blessed Sacrament for an cause he’s the kind of person who pre- the streets of the poorer neighborhoods CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters hour in adoration. But I pray mentally fers living in the thick of things, “among A lamb sits around the neck of Pope Francis as he visits a Nativity scene at the Church of St. Alfonso to stay in touch with how people really even when I am waiting at the dentist the people.” However, he added that he Maria dei Liguori in Rome Jan. 6. live. or at other times of the day,” he said. tries to live as simply as possible, “to not While he will pose with pilgrims for have many things and to become a bit Last October, he traveled to the A pope, like priests around the world, photos and “selfies,” reciprocate when poorer” like Christ. birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and celebrates Mass every day. Before he be- given a big hug, sign autographs for Unlike his choice of residence, his de- met clients of Catholic charities in the came very infirm, Blessed John Paul II children and accept cups of “mate” — cision to travel in Rome in a blue Ford room where St. Francis had stripped would invite visiting bishops and special an herbal tea popular in parts of Latin Focus instead of one of the Mercedes off his cloak and renounced his family’s guests to attend his early morning Mass America — he learned in Argentina that sedans in the Vatican motor pool was wealth. The pope said he knew some in the chapel of the papal residence. there are times when the ministry of an He can He travels he Had his meant to be a message. people were expecting him to say or do Pope Benedict XVI’s morning Mass gen- archbishop or pope can be used by the Meeting with seminarians and novic- something similarly shocking with the erally was more familial, including his powerful, and he has taken steps to make juggle a lot light ‘Hog’ help es last July, he said too many people — church’s material goods. secretaries, his butler and the women sure that does not happen. of plates When he board- the homeless including religious — think joy comes Living simply is important, he said, who ran the apartment. At his morning Mass and at his large 9ed the papal plane for Brazil Jesuit Father Juan Carlos last July, people were stunned 10Pope Francis briefly owned what became from possessions, “so they go in quest of not just out of solidarity with the poor, With a much larger chapel in the Do- public liturgies, Pope Francis gives Com- 8 Scannone, the pope’s friend and the most expensive mus Sanctae Marthae and more priests the pope was carting around the latest model of smartphone, the fast- but because it is so easy to get attached munion only to the altar servers and dea- former professor of Greek and 21st-century Harley- est scooter, the showy car.” to worldly possessions, turning them and bishops in residence there, Pope cons, then he sits down and prays. his own carry-on bag. What’s literature, said the pope is “a one- inside? “It wasn’t the key for Davidson motorbike in “I tell you, it truly grieves me to see a into idols. The church, he said in Assisi, Francis has had a larger congregation for In a 2010 book written with Buenos man band” who can juggle many the world. Though he priest or a Sister with the latest model of “must strip away every kind of worldly his morning Masses. Although the Mass- Aires Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Pope Fran- the atom bomb,” he told jour- different tasks at the same time. nalists. “There was a razor, prefers walking and a car,” he said. For many priests and re- spirit, which is a temptation for every- es are considered private by the Vatican, cis said that at large Masses for special “Once I saw him writing an a breviary, an appointment cheaper car models, ligious, cars are a necessity, “but choose one; strip away every action that is not Pope Francis has been inviting Vatican occasions — Masses attended by gov- article on the typewriter, then book, a book to read. I brought Harley-Davidson gave employees to attend, beginning with the a more humble car. And if you like the for God, that is not from God; strip away ernment officials and leading business go do his laundry, then receive one about St. Thérèse, to him a brand new Dyna beautiful one, only think of all the chil- the fear of opening the doors and going garbage collectors and gardeners. people — “I do not give Communion someone who needed spiritual whom I have a devotion. I have Super Glide in June that dren who are dying of hunger.” out to encounter all, especially the poor- While transcripts of his morning myself; I stay back and I let the ministers guidance. Spiritual work, a tech- always taken a bag with me the pope autographed A few days after his election, Pope est of the poor, the needy, the remote, homilies are not printed in the Vatican’s give it, because I do not want those peo- nician and a manual laborer all at when traveling — it’s normal.” and put up for auction, Francis told reporters who had covered without waiting.” official daily news bulletin, excerpts are ple to come to me for the photo op.” the same time and with the same raising a hefty $326,000 the conclave, “How I would like a church The first year of Pope Francis’ pontifi- provided by the Vatican newspaper and high quality,” the priest said. for a Rome soup kitchen and homeless shelter. which is poor and for the poor.” cate also has been one of encounters. Vatican Radio. 6 pope francis theleaven.com | march 14, 2014 march 14, 2014 | theleaven.com Pope francis 7 Pope Francis constantly reminds everyone to evangelize, help the poor Pope Francis’ most quotable quotes ‘Go forth’ This is precisely the reason for Brothers and sisters, good evening. Ask yourselves this ques- By Cindy Wooden the dissatisfaction of some, You all know that the duty of the tion: How often is Jesus Catholic News Service who end up sad — sad priests — in conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. inside and knocking at the door to some sense becoming collectors of ope Francis’ most fre- It seems that my brother cardinals have be let out, to come out? And we quent advice and exhorta- antiques or novelties, instead of being gone almost to the ends of the earth to get do not let him out because of our tion to Catholics — from him . . . but here we are.” shepherds living with ‘the odor of the laypeople in parishes to own need for security, because so (First words as pope: March 13, 2013) sheep.’ This I ask you: Be shepherds, bishops and cardinals — “ often we are locked into ephemer- “ “ with the ‘odor of the sheep,’ make it is: “Go forth.” al structures that serve solely to real, as shepherds among your flock, PIn Italian, the phrase is even snappi- make us slaves and not free chil- er: “Avanti.” fishers of men.” dren of God.” As the world’s cardinals gathered (Chrism Mass, March 28, 2013) at the Vatican in early March 2013 to The Lord never tires of for- (Pentecost vigil, May 18, 2013) discuss the needs of the church be- giving. It is we who tire of fore they entered the conclave to elect asking for forgiveness.” a successor to Pope Benedict XVI, (First Angelus as pope, March 17, 2013) “avanti” was at the heart of a speech by Men and women are sacri- then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Bue- ficed to the idols of profit nos Aires, Argentina. The speech captured the imagina- and consumption: It is the ‘culture tion of his confrere, Havana Cardinal “ of waste.’ If a computer breaks, Jaime Ortega Alamino, who received it is a tragedy, but poverty, the permission to share it after Pope Fran- Gossip can also kill, because it kills the repu- needs and dramas of so many cis was elected. tation of the person! It is so terrible to gossip! people end up being considered “Put simply, there are two images of “ the church: a church which evangelizes At first, it may seem like a nice thing, even amusing, normal. . . . When the stock mar- and goes out of herself” by hearing the like enjoying a candy. But in the end, it fills the heart ket drops 10 points in some cities, word of God with reverence and pro- with bitterness, and even poisons us.” it constitutes a tragedy. Someone claiming it with faith; and “the worldly who dies is not news, but lower- church, living within herself, of herself, (Angelus, Feb. 16) for herself,” Cardinal Bergoglio told “ ing income by 10 points is a trage- the cardinals before they elected him CNS photo/Paul Haring dy! In this way, people are thrown pope. Pope Francis meets with the poor in 2013 at the archbishop’s residence in Assisi, Italy. Pope Francis’ most frequent advice and exhortation to Catholics aside as if they were trash.” He also used another image that is: “Go forth.” (General audience, June 5, 2013) has become a frequent refrain during The perfect family doesn’t his first year as head of the church: “In experience the same grace — especial- Even in countries like Italy where “Sometimes, we’re tempted to think, Revelation, Jesus says that he is at the ly the poor, the sick and others left on the majority of inhabitants have been ‘But this is difficult, these wolves are exist, nor is there a per- door and knocks. Obviously, the text the “peripheries” or margins of society. baptized, most people do not practice cunning, but I can be more cunning,’” fect husband or a perfect wife, refers to his knocking from the outside The health of the church depends their faith. he said. “If you are a lamb, God will and let’s not talk about the per- You may know all on it, he has said. If Catholics jealous- “In the Gospel, there’s the beautiful defend you, but if you think you’re as in order to enter, but I think about the fect mother-in-law! It’s just us the command- times in which Jesus knocks from with- ly hoard the gift of being loved by God passage about the shepherd who real- strong as the wolf, he won’t, and the sinners.” A healthy family life in so that we will let him come out.” and the joy of salvation, not sharing it izes that one of his sheep is missing, wolves will eat you whole.” ments, all the prophesies, The need for the church to go out with others, “we will become isolated, and he leaves the 99 to go out and find Celebrating Mass with an estimated “requires frequent use of three all the truths of the faith, into the world with the Gospel also sterile and sick Christians,” he said in the one,” Pope Francis told the parish 3 million young people at World Youth phrases: “May I? Thank you, and but if this isn’t put into was the central theme of his first apos- his message for World Mission Sunday leaders. “But, brothers and sisters, we Day in Rio de Janeiro last July, Pope I’m sorry” and “never, never, nev- practice, is not translated tolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” 2013. have only one. We’re missing 99! We Francis said, “Evangelizing means er end the day without making (“The Joy of the Gospel”), published “Each one of us can think of persons must go out and find them.” bearing personal witness to the love of “into works, it serves noth- last November. who live without hope and are im- Sheep metaphors are frequent in God. It is overcoming our selfishness, peace.” ing.” In the document, the pope called mersed in a profound sadness that they Pope Francis’ speeches and homilies. it is serving by bending down to wash (Meeting with engaged couples, Feb. 14) (Mass, Feb. 21) on Catholics to go out into the world, try to escape by thinking they can find Urging priests and bishops to spend the feet of our brethren, as Jesus did.” sharing their faith “with enthusiasm happiness in alcohol, drugs, gambling, time among people, he told them they The obligation to share the Gospel and vitality” by being living examples the power of money, promiscuity,” he should be “shepherds living with the and care for others comes with bap- of joy, love and charity. told parish leaders from the Diocese of smell of sheep.” tism, and no one is excused from the “An evangelizer must never look like Rome last June. In a morning Mass homily Feb. 14, task, he said. someone who has just come back from “We who have the joy of knowing the feast of the great evangelists Sts. “Jesus did not say, ‘One of you go,’ An evangelizer must never a funeral,” he wrote. that we are not orphans, that we have Cyril and Methodius, Pope Francis but ‘All of you go.’ We are sent togeth- look like someone who has Over and over during the first year a father,” cannot be indifferent to those said Christians always remember they er.” just come back from a funeral.” of his pontificate, Pope Francis has yearning for love and for hope, he said. are sheep in Christ’s flock. They must Pope Francis told the young people (“Evangelii Gaudium,” Nov. 24, 2013) asked practicing Catholics to realize “With your witness, with your smile,” preserve their humility as they go into in Rio, as he told others before and the grace they have been given and ac- you need to let others know that the the world with the Gospel, even if they since: “Be creative. Be audacious. Do cept responsibility for helping others same Father loves them, too. find themselves among wolves. not be afraid.” “ Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas

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Let us help you with your Catholic Legacy (913) 647-0325 [email protected] www.efnek.org Young Jesuits share their talents with the archdiocese Bill McCormick, nSJ: and to seek pardon and grace in mov- Centering yourself on something oth- ing forward through the day to respond and their insights into our Jesuit pope more generously to Christ’s invitation. er than yourself — namely, Christ — Pope Francis’ prayer life, as he once t’s only been a year since Cardinal Bergoglio walked out means to live for and through Christ. You live for Christ because he is our stated, is a prayer “full of recollection.” onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square as Pope great goal as Christians, and through When we reflect on our actions, par- Christ because only his grace is enough. ticularly when we seek to find God in Francis — and the first Jesuit pope in the history of the Now, Christ is not only other than you, them, our daily experience becomes Catholic Church. But during that time we have learned a but beyond you. What this means is prayerful. It helps Jesuits, the pope, that every Christian in centering him- and all people to invite Christ into lot about him — especially how his training and experi- self on Christ is being pulled outside of their mundane experience of the world and to see that God is in all things at ence as a Jesuit informs everything from his understand- himself, for he must follow Christ. Francis has made this idea concrete all times. While the tension exists ing of service to his relationship with Christ. with his every action as pope. First, between prayer and work, the Spirit helps unify the two to make all action Since all Jesuits spend many years in formation learning to think, in emphasizing the pope’s role as ser- vant rather than leader, he has under- well discerned in the Spirit of God. pray,I and serve just as the pope has, The Leaven invited the six Jesuit lined that no earthly authority trumps Christ. Second, his call for Christians novices from the New Orleans Province who ministered here in the to live with joy and hope — a joy and Q. Even the average Catholic in archdiocese recently to share how Pope Francis illustrates the basic hope that Francis radiates — calls us the pew could tell you by now why out of our narrow, sometimes self- Pope Francis could be described as principles of Jesuit spirituality. But first we had to catch up with all of obsessed introspection and back to radically pastoral. But how has he made that concept more concrete them — assigned, as they were, to various “mission” assignments in the the Resurrection. Third, his push for the church to live with evangelical zeal for you? How will you change how Kansas City area. They are pictured below preparing breakfasts for the rather than institutional security re- you move forward in your forma- tion as a result? hungry at Morning Glory Ministries at the Cathedral of the Immaculate minds us that the church exists for all of the children of God. Conception in Kansas City, Mo. Daniel Everson, nSJ: I think of the way Pope Francis visited a prison on Holy Thursday and washed the crossroads of the Vatican only fur- The Jesuits have also been Q. the inmates’ feet, including the feet of Living in community is an thers that goal. Still, I think his humility, described as contemplatives in ac- Q. two Muslims. I think of his flight home important part of Jesuit life. How do openness, and genuine love for people tion, yet that seems to be an oxy- from World Youth Day, when he em- you see Pope Francis making up for demonstrate that the gifts community moron. What has that phrase tra- phasized the need to integrate gay per- this loss of “community” when he offers are already deeply planted in Pope ditionally meant to the order and, sons into our church and our society. I became pope, as you have come to Francis’ spirit and are bearing much fruit in particular, what light has Pope Novice master Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ, far right, and his assistant Father Jim Goeke, SJ (in gray sweatshirt), have brought their novices from the Province of New Orleans to the archdiocese for the last several think of the ways he has reached out to understand it? for the church. Francis’ example shed on your un- years. The group lived with Father Harry Schneider, rector of the Cathedral of Kansas City, Kan., and ministered throughout the Kansas City area during their six-week stay. atheists and non-Catholics. We so often derstanding of it? think about what’s worrisome or what’s Nick Courtney, nSJ: One wrong with these groups of people. But of the main advantages of living in com- Discernment is a churchy cis says and does that demonstrate his someone having full faith in the Spirit’s Pope Francis had some hard acts to on Holy Thursday was a poignant ex- Michael Mohr, nSJ: “Con- Q. when Francis encounters these people munity is the experience of sharing your word, but is fundamental to the way centering in prayer and in discernment. guidance is a freedom that transcends follow in the smarts department. ample of his theology: God is love, and templatives in action” quite simply — as when Francis encounters anyone, life with people of very different back- Jesuits make decisions. First, could He wakes up very early to spend time in fear. We see that in Francis. What did he say or do that sudden- love is experienced in giving yourself means that Jesuits live a life in ten- it seems — he first sees what is right grounds and personalities. Wendell Ber- you explain briefly what Jesuits prayer before he begins his day, which In fact, if there was one thing that ly made you realize the breadth and to others. It is a profoundly simple and sion. It is a careful balance with which about them. He sees them as children ry emphasizes that one does not choose mean by discernment, then say how shows the centrality of prayer in his life. inspires me, it would be his peace and depth of his learning? beautiful concept. I struggle daily. For the order, it quite of God, and he loves them. the members of his or her community, you see the pope exhibiting the kind Every now and then, he says little fearlessness. In Argentina, he washed simply means that we live a life of dis- This is radically pastoral, and it af- but finds himself or herself among them. of discernment you are encouraged things that demonstrate a definite re- and kissed the feet of AIDS patients. Jonathan Calloway, nSJ: cernment, constantly called to reflect fects the way I see people, starting This is how Jesuit community works, to do. liance upon the Spirit, which shows a Now in one of the most public roles on Although the Jesuits are known for our The goal of every good Je- on our actions through prayer. Ignati- Q. right here in this diocese. We visit the and such unchosen relationships are part spiritual freedom which comes from earth, he doesn’t hide behind bullet- intellectualism, I believe there is also suit is, ironically, to center himself us stressed that every Jesuit should, if Lansing Correctional Facility every of what challenge us to find God in new Discern- listening carefully to God’s great de- proof glass — he reaches out and fear- a side of us that reflects a heart for on that which is other than himself. nothing else, pray the “examen” twice Colten Biro, nSJ: Wednesday and, on each visit, I have ways and to have a center outside of our ment certainly is a big topic, but basical- sires for you (and in Francis’ case, lis- lessly touches others. simplicity. Pope Francis is an educat- Could you explain that concept, daily. This prayer invites the Spirit to a chance to view the inmates not as own perspectives. ly it is the skill and practice of discover- tening also to God’s great desires for ed man, but I see much of his learning and then name a couple ways in help us remember the presence of God criminals but as children of God. I aim In these respects, Pope Francis seems ing God’s desires for us within our own the church). . . . in his unlearning. His theology draws which you see Pope Francis doing in our life, to reflect on the ways we to respect them and love them just to be very intent on surrounding him- desires and experience of Christ. . . . One other thing to note about Fran- The Jesuits have been de- us to God in a way that is refreshing- that, which could serve as an exam- have experienced Christ throughout Q. as Francis would — and just as God self with people who will provide that So where do we see this in Francis? cis and discernment is that he seems scribed in the past as the intellectu- ly simple, even childlike. For me, Pope ple to every Catholic on the planet? our day, to confront the ways we have would. challenging atmosphere; his living at There are a lot of little things that Fran- to be fearless. The clearest example of al shock troops of the Vatican. Yet Francis’ washing the feet of prisoners failed to respond adequately to him,

Nick Courtney, nSJ Bill McCormick, nSJ Jonathan Calloway, nSJ Daniel Everson, nSJ Michael Mohr, nSJ Colten Biro, nSJ Hometown: New Orleans Hometown: Raymondville, Texas Hometown: Morristown, Tenn. Hometown: St. Louis Hometown: Baton Rouge, La. Hometown: Lafayette, La. Photos by Age: 26 Age: 29 Age: 26 Age: 23 Age: 26 Age: 25 Years in novitiate: First year Years in novitiate: First year Years in novitiate: First year Years in novitiate: 6 months Years in novitiate: First year Years in novitiate: Five-and-a-half months. Joe McSorley Assignment in the archdiocese: Assignment in the archdiocese: Res- Assignment in the archdiocese: Assignment in the archdiocese: Assignment in the arch- Assignment in the archdiocese: Cristo Rey and Chaplaincy at Providence Hospital; urrection School and Providence Hos- Journey to New Life and Resurrection Southwest Boulevard Family Health diocese: Bishop Ward High Journey to New Life, a new agency that helps re- Turnaround program in Kansas City, Mo. pital, Kansas City, Kan. School CARE and Journey to New Life. School. Kansas City, Kan. cently released prisoners to reenter society. 10 local news theleaven.com | march 14, 2014 march 14, 2014 | theleaven.com local news 11

Joan and Bill Fuhrman, members of St. Benedict Parish, Ben- dena, will Archbishop promotes ‘culture of encounter’ celebrate >> Continued from page 3 the interest he developed in the think is essential for the new evan- their 60th Run with it Catholic writer G. K. Chesterton. gelization — which the church has wedding that he met Mother Teresa. Eventually, Pearce became a Catho- been summoning us to for two de- anniversary Topeka parishes collaborate to strengthen 5K fundraisers “She was very frail, very small. . . . lic, married a Catholic, and moved cades — is for us to become aware on March By Jessica Langdon Most of the time I was with her, she to the United States. Today, he is a of what that story is — the way in 17. The cou- [email protected] said, ‘Pray for the Sisters, pray for writer-in-residence and professor of which the Lord has worked in each ple was Le Tour de Parish — the Sisters.’ [And I thought] Why do humanities at a number of Catholic of our lives.” married on March 17, 1954, at the cathe- OPEKA — When a couple upcoming events you want a bunch of dirty politicians universities. Pope Francis, he said, talks about dral in St. Joseph, Mo., by Msgr. Charles to be praying for the Sisters? You Sutulovich, a 1996 graduate of a “culture of encounter” — that Nowland. Their children and their spous- of Topeka parishes hit on an March 15: Mater Dei Irish Fest 5K idea that might help their 5K pray for us, I thought,” said Brown- Bishop Ward High School in Kansas in every encounter with others, es are: Al and Nancy Fuhrman, Severance; Fun Run (See info box for details) back. “She was asking for the most City, Kan., talked about his profes- we have an opportunity to bring Chuck Fuhrman, Severance; Jeff and races take off even faster, they May 17: Most Pure Heart of Mary ranT with it — and they’re hoping others valuable thing I could give her.” sional sports career and growth in Christ’s love. The new evangeliza- Brenda Fuhrman, Highland; Matt and Beth Parish SummerFest 5K Fuhrman, Rochester, Minn.; Cindy and will lace up their shoes and join them. “I was taking her out to her car . . . the knowledge and love of his Cath- tion is about the “culture of encoun- May 31: Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Steve Krug, St. Joseph, Mo.; Laura Caton, Runners can now find six 5K runs to Parish Brat Trot 5K and she grabs my hand, stares me in olic faith. ter,” meeting people on their own the eye, and says three words, four Sutulovich became motivated to terms and trying to understand their St. Joseph, Mo.; and Susan and Marshall race this year — all of which support June 28: Our Lady of Guadalupe Willey, Wichita. They also have 11 grand- Topeka churches — through a new col- Parish Fiesta Mexicana 5K times: ‘All for Jesus! All for Jesus! All learn more about his Catholic faith difficulties and joys. for Jesus! All for Jesus!’” he contin- after hearing it libeled at his fian- “No one is going to care about children and two great-grandchildren. laboration called Le Tour de Parish. Sept. 6: Mother Teresa of Calcut- To celebrate, a family dinner is planned. ued. “The car door shut and the car cee’s family’s evangelical church. what we think or believe if they The various churches had already ta Parish Holy Smokin’ 5K Cards can be sent to the honorees at 1356 drove away, and I thought, ‘I just got “I felt like I had my brains bashed don’t first believe that we truly care been holding the races on their own. Oct. 25: St. Matthew Parish Fall Hwy. 120, Severance, KS 66087. But this coordinated plan helped them Festival 5K the wisdom of the universe in three in for an hour solid,” he said. about them,” said Archbishop Nau- line up their events so people can par- For information on this collabora- words.’” What he heard was misleading, mann. ticipate in all of them, and they can tion among parishes, visit the Face- Pearce, who became Catholic in untrue, inaccurate and out of con- “This new evangelization has to Call Toll Free 888-246-1504 cross-promote and support one anoth- book page at: www.facebook.com/ 1989, told the story of his conver- text — and it made him mad. begin with prayer,” he continued. “I er. TourDeParish. sion. “I said, ‘This is it, I’ve had would ask you — as homework from The Mater Dei Irish Fest 5K Fun Run He grew up nominally Protestant enough. I’m going to learn my faith this day of Men Under Construc- on March 15 will launch the series of in a family that had no life of faith. and do whatever I need to do to get tion — to do this simple exercise: to races — and runners may register the Despite wet conditions, last year’s Irish Fest Fun Run drew a huge crowd. Irish Fest Fun Run As a member of neo-Nazi and white it done,’” he said. “I’m drawing a line spend some time in prayer tomor- Wagner’s night of March 14 or the morning of nationalist political movements, he in the sand right here. The next time row or sometime during the coming March 15 if they’d still like to partici- couple of years, and the Sunflower want to make sure the entry fees for the — important note ended up with two prison terms I see that man, it’s going to spew out week. Ask the Lord in your prayer, Mud-Jacking Co. due to his activities. While in pris- of me like a faucet, and he’s not go- ‘Lord, who are you calling me to be pate. (See info box for details.) Striders Running Club suggested they individual parish fundraisers do what The Irish Fest 5K Fun Run, which Specializing in Foundation Repairs “We wanted to pool our resourc- coordinate with one another and sched- they’re intended to do: benefit the par- benefits Mater Dei School, starts at on, he began to consider the Cath- ing to be able to take it.” an instrument of your grace [for] at Mud-jacking and Waterproofing. es and really try and make all of these ule them so people could participate in ishes. 9 a.m. on March 15. olic faith. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann this particular moment in my life Serving Lawrence, Topeka events something that competitive run- both, said Gros. Le Tour de Parish plans to have an The entry fee is $25 per partici- “When you get so far into these concluded the event with a talk on and their life?’” and surrounding areas. ners can come to, as well as parishio- Out of that discussion, the idea for Le information booth at each of this year’s pant, and the Knights of Columbus things, the most irrational and most the new evangelization. Archbishop Naumann ended the Topeka (785) 233-3447 ners,” said Christopher Schulz. Schulz Tour de Parish was born. 5Ks, where people can learn more and offer a post-race pancake feed. evil seems rational to you,” he said. “We all have a great story to tell,” day with a final prayer and blessing. Lawrence (785) 749-1696 helps coordinate the Irish Fest Fun Run Organizers are especially looking add their names to the database. Late registration will take place A big part of his conversion was said the archbishop. “Part of what I In business since 1963 and also coaches track at Mater Dei forward to using a brand-new timing Additional information is available from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 14, and www.foundationrepairks.com School and works with the Topeka Pa- system they purchased that will bene- on its Facebook page at: www.facebook. race-day registration runs from 7:30 rochial League’s track program. fit not only these events — collecting com/TourDeParish. to 8:30 a.m. on March 15 — both “What better way to help one anoth- times throughout the series — but the The group hopes 2014 is just the dates in the Mater Dei Assumption er out than to combine our efforts a lit- young runners who participate in the starting line for Tour de Parish. Lead- Church basement at Eighth Street tle bit?” said Cari Phillips, who coordi- Topeka Parochial League’s running pro- ers envision a thriving organization and Jackson in Topeka. nates the Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish gram. that serves as a resource to each of the The 5K race (and a 2.5K route for Brat Trot 5K. People who would like to participate races. walkers) on March 15 kicks off the annual Irish Fest in downtown Tope- Running 5Ks has really taken off for in all or most of the upcoming races Some of the races are bigger — often ka, which benefits Mater Dei Parish. quite a few people, and this set of Cath- may purchase a Tour de Parish T-shirt tied into festivals and food celebrations For more information, visit the for $12, and that shirt will serve as a — while some are smaller. olic events can help people inside and website at: www.irishfestfunrun. outside these parishes set running goals keepsake “passport” of sorts. They can And runners have the opportunity to com. over the next several months, she add- mark off which of the races they’ve run. experience what makes each special. ed. Organizers hope many people will Schulz and his wife decided they The conversation started several mark off at least five — if not all six. would try to run every race this year — through the communities in which the months ago between Phillips and Carrie “You can wear your passport with and they look forward to both the phys- parishes live,” said Gros. “You’re run- Jo Gros, coordinator of the SummerFest pride around town,” said Gros. ical fitness and the fellowship. ning through areas where the people 5K for Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish. The T-shirts are the group’s source “They can run hand in hand,” he said. who go to those parishes live. It gives Their two parishes’ runs had ended of funding; Le Tour de Parish won’t pull “One of the greatest things about you a sense of the community.” up taking place on the same day for a from the proceeds of the races. They the races themselves is that they run 12 classifieds theleaven.com | MARCH 14, 2014 march 14, 2014 | theleaven.com calendar 13

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Eu- to attend is a freewill donation. at (785) 268-0393, Bill Buessing at (785) host the 8th annual Dancing with the Marie, SOLT, at: [email protected]. (816) 801-0901. Serving your area. Interior and exterior; wall paper removal. charistic adoration is available for those 736-2390, any K of C member, Peschel’s Kansas City Stars at 6 p.m. on March Power washing, fences, decks. For rent - Shawnee home for rent; ranch, 3 BR, 1.5 BA. not processing. Benediction concludes The March rosary rally in honor of Our Food Mart, CJ Express, Henry’s Liquor Store, 29 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel Parish administrator - Queen of the Holy Rosary Par- Quilted Memories - Your Kansas City Longarm Shop 30 years experience. References. Reasonable rates. Very nice, $1,200 per month. Contact Ken at (913) 484- ish, Wea, is seeking a full-time parish administrator/ - Nolting Longarm Machines, quilting supplies and ma- Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. 6942. services by 9:45 a.m. Lady of Fatima will be held March 16 from or Hometown Lumber. All proceeds will ben- at Crown Center. To reserve a seat or to business manager. This person must have accounting/ chine quilting services. We specialize in memorial quilts 3 - 4:15 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 274 efit various charities. vote for a star, visit the website at: www. financial management/budgetary expertise, computer - Custom designed memory quilts from your T-shirt ALL THINGS WOOD ROT The third annual Mater Dei Irish Fest and Orchard, Kansas City, Kan. All are wel- dancingwiththekansascitystars.org. For skills, and a good managerial/supervisory background. collections, photos, baby clothes, college memorabilia, Windows and fiber cement siding. for sale 5K Fun Run will be held on March 15 at come to attend. For dates of future rallies, Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 W. more information, call Meghan Tallman at The person will be expected to be a proactive leader in etc., neckties etc. For information or to schedule a free New windows, decks, basement remodel or kitchen Mater Dei Assumption Church, 8th and visit the website at: www.rosaryrallieskc. 71st St., Overland Park, will host a fundrais- (816) 457-6044. managing and operating the business side of the parish consultation, call (913) 649-2704. Visit the website at: update. Insured and only the best crews. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, Jackson, Topeka. Both events will begin at org. er for Honor Flight KC on March 22 from 6 - including operating parish accounting/financial com- www.quiltedmemoriesllc.com. Serving Johnson and Wyandotte for over 2 decades. ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. puter systems, overseeing parish ground and building Call Frankie to set up a free estimate today at Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. 9 a.m. The cost to attend the fun run/walk 9:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Harvest The Catholic Men’s Conference of Wich- maintenance, budgeting, and working closely with the Brick mason - Brick, stone, tile and flat work. 19 years (913) 209-9926. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. is $25. For more information, visit the The Daughters of Isabella, St. Moon. Food and drink will be available, plus ita will be held March 29 from 8 a.m. - 5 pastor, school principal, parish committees and parishio- of residential/commercial experience. FREE QUOTES - KC website at: www.materdeiirishfest.com. Faustina Circle, Gardner, will meet a silent auction. Honor Flight KC flies veter- p.m. in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish gym, ners. Good oral and written communication and people metro area. Small and large jobs accepted. Call Jim at Concrete construction - Tear out and replace stamped, For sale - First Communion dress sets for 18” or Amer- 17 March 17 at the Divine Mercy Par- ans to Washington, D.C., for a free to visit to Wichita. The featured speaker will be apol- skills are mandatory along with good organization and (913) 485-4307. www.facebook.com/faganmasonry. stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, ican Girl dolls. Includes dress, veil, shoes, tights, and The SociaLIGHT Committee of Christ the ish center, 120 E. Warren, Gardner. reflect on war memorials. Bring a veteran, ogist and Holy Land travel guide Steve prioritization skills with attention to detail. Interested footings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and cross necklace. Full line of doll clothes and accessories King Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting will honor a veteran or come have a good time. Ray. Also speaking will be Jake Samour persons should send resumes ASAP to Queen of the Holy hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; referenc- in south Johnson County. Will mail anywhere if needed. Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. JoCo and City, Kan., will host a corned beef and begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call All proceeds of the event will benefit Honor and James Lewis. The cost to attend is a Rosary Parish, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, KS 66013. south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896. es. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: dan Call Patty at (913) 345-9498. [email protected]. cabbage dinner following 5:30 p.m. Mass Judy Hadle at (913) 884-7321 or send an Flight KC. suggested donation of $25, which includes Extended care coordinator - Before and after-school Tim the Handyman - Small jobs, faucets, garbage dis- For sale - 3 cemetery lots. Good location, St. Mary’s on March 15. All proceeds will benefit this email to Gini Liveley at: [email protected]. lunch. To register, visit the website at: care program. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. through Fri. Call posals, toilets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, painting, wall Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full Cemetery, Louisburg. $600 each. Call (913) 904-4122. year’s annual ice cream social. Annunciation Parish, Frankfort, catholicmenICT2014.eventbrite.com. For Theresa at (913) 248-4589 or Susan at (913) 248-4585. ceiling repair, wood rot, siding, decks, doors, windows, line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — re- The Altar Society of Annunciation Church, will host a fried chicken dinner more information, call Rick Riggs at (316) and gutter cleaning. Call (913) 526-1844. model! Johnson county area. Call for a free quote. (913) For sale - Religious items, rosaries, statues in various 461-6481. Child care teachers - Full- and part-time positions avail- St. Patrick’s Day taco bingo will be held 740 N. 6th St., Baldwin City, will host a pota- 23 and country store on March 23 709-8401. sizes of porcelain and carved wood, misc. Holy Cross from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. on March 15 at Msgr. to bar and silent auction on March 17 from from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The cost to able; no weekends. Contact Theresa at (913) 248-4589 Summer tutoring and music lessons - Piano, voice, Parishioner. Call Mary Grace at (913) 579-0279. or Susan at (913) 248-4585. and guitar available. For more information, please call Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kan. 5 - 7 p.m. The cost to attend is a freewill do- attend is $9 for adults; $4 for children ages Father Kent O’Connor will present (913) 206-2151 or send an email to: klmamuric@yahoo. Caregiving For sale - 1890 furniture from England and France. Nee- Doors open at 5:30 p.m., following a 4 nation. 10 and younger. Takeout meals will be avail- the “Jesus” concert, a multimedia Teachers - Holy Trinity Early Education Center, Lenexa, com. dlepoint ottomans. All very good condition. Other furni- p.m. Mass in the Holy Family gym. Bin- able by calling (785) 292-4351 the day of 31 presentation of music, reflections, has several full- and part-time openings for exceptional Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- ture, paintings, 1950s Evening in Paris perfumes etc., lots go starts 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is The bereavement support group the dinner, or by calling the parish office in and images about the person of individuals who are creative, fun, hardworking and team Agua Fina Irrigation and Landscape panionship, care management, and transportation to of jewelry, household items. Many Tiffany-style lamps. a $15 donation, which includes one taco at Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, the morning at (785) 292-4462. Jesus Christ on March 31 at 7 p.m. The con- oriented. We prefer candidates with a degree in early The one-stop location for your project! the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and Replica of 15th-century leaded-glass Ciprian dining room dinner, coffee, cold beverages and one will meet March 20 at 7 p.m. in the cert will be held at Sacred Heart Church, childhood education and experience with either tod- Landscape and irrigation design, nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main table, 4 Eastlake chairs. More. Holy Cross parishioner. 20 dlers, preschoolers or school age children. Will consider installation and maintenance. caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters Call Mary Grace at (913) 385-0309 or send an email to: bingo card. For tickets, call Sandy Sachen faculty lounge. Father Gary Pen- The winner of the 6th-grade essay 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kan. There is others who meet the minimum KDHE requirements. We Cleanup and grading services & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, [email protected]. Cannon at (913) 396-1564 or the church nings is the speaker. Anyone in need of sup- contest on vocations will be an- no cost to attend; however, a collection will have a beautiful facility, supportive staff, competitive It’s time to repair your lawn. 20% discount on lawn Debbie or Gary. office at (913) 371-1561. Attendees must port during this difficult journey is welcome. 26 nounced and will present his or her be taken up for Our Lady of Unity School. pay, excellent benefits and wonderful families. To apply, renovations with mention of this ad. be age 21 and over. essay at noon on March 26 at the All are invited to attend. call Mary Kay or Cindy at (913) 492-7380. Visit the website at: www.goaguafina.com Caregiving - 43-year-old caregiver available all week, A Mass with prayers for healing, spon- KCK Serra Club meeting. The meeting will Call (913) 530-7260 or (913) 530-5661 nights and weekends. Excellent references. Please call wanted to buy The Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus, sored by archdiocesan charismatic prayer be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Financial representatives - Due to the success and Kara at (913) 909-6659. Council 7909, will host a St. Patrick’s Day groups, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan. growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are adding a MEDICATION SETUP & MANAGEMENT - RN support Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, financial representative in the Kansas City metro, Law- visits for filling weekly pill boxes & managing medi- Have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Inquire fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, dinner in the parish hall, 16000 W. 143rd 20 in the Father Burak Room at Curé of Ars Summer rence, Topeka and the Seneca - Sabetha area. Ideal for cation. Affordable and convenient. To learn more, call about our fresh, unique approach to care. At Comfort- pottery, sterling, china dinnerware. St., Olathe, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on March 15. Parish, Leawood. Father Anthony Ouellette Legion of Mary — Spouse of the Holy a determined, high energy, high expectation, profes- Home Connect Health Services at (913) 627-9222. Care Homes of Kansas City, we provide a calm, stress- Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, will preside. For more information, call (913) Spirit Curia invites all active and auxiliary Saint Thomas Aquinas High School offers sional, self-disciplined, independent individual desiring free and well-structured home environment for five to St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee roasted root vegetables, Irish soda bread, 649-2026. members, both adult and junior, to attend a variety of camps for grades K-8. Sports- to serve others, yet earn a better-than-average income. eight residents living with Alzheimer’s disease. A Com- related camps include baseball, football and We provide top-rated financial products to our members desserts, beverages, and a special menu the annual Acies ceremony on March Home Improvement fortCare home is not “homelike” but rather it is a real Antiques wanted - Old canning jars, pop bottles, item for children. The cost to attend is $8 The 2014 Symposium for Ad- 23 at 3 p.m. in the Holy Angels chapel, strength training, basketball, soccer, cross and their families and will provide excellent benefits and home in a real neighborhood — there are no signs in the pharmaceutical bottles, old boxes of ammunition, old training. Please contact John A. Mahon, general agent, The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your yard, no restaurant-style dining and no long, imperson- cash register. Call (913) 593-7507. for adults; $5 for children. vancing the New Evangelization 15408 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor. 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Honest evaluation and top prices paid. rick’s dance on March 15 from 7 - 11 p.m. speakers are Dr. Denis McNamara, assistant Quinlan Hall. Anyone interested in finding $100. Saint Thomas Aquinas also offers sev- timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart at Church of the Nativity Parish hall, director of the Liturgical Institute, Universi- out more about the Legion of Mary is also eral non-athletic camps from May 28 - July and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re Parish, Shawnee. 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. 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Scripture Readings mark my words second week of lent

March 16 second SUNDAY OF LENT What are you waiting for? Avanti! Gn 12: 1-4a Ps 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22 vanti! culture of prosperity dead- she becomes self-referential 2 Tm 1: 8b-10 Mt 17: 1-9 According to ens us; we are thrilled if the and then gets sick. . . . In Catholic News Ser- market offers us something Revelation, Jesus says that March 17 vice reporter Cin- new to purchase. In the he is at the door and knocks. Patrick, bishop Ady Wooden, this Italian word meantime, all those lives Obviously, the text refers Dn 9: 4b-10 — meaning, “Go forth!” — is stunted for lack of opportu- to his knocking from the Ps 79: 8-9, 11, 13 one most frequently used by nity seem a mere spectacle; outside in order to enter, Lk 6: 36-38 Pope Francis. It’s his call for Father they fail to move us.” but I think about the times Catholics to go out into the Regularly toss food? in which Jesus knocks from March 18 Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, world and share their faith Mark Goldasich “Throwing away food is within so that we will let doctor of the church by living in joy and charity. Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of like stealing from the table him come out. The self-ref- Is 1: 10, 16-20 I’d put a finer spin on it, Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He of those who are poor and erential Church keeps Jesus Ps 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 though. For me, “go forth” has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. hungry.” Christ within herself and Mt 23: 1-12 can sound like marching Couldn’t care less about does not let him out.” orders issued by a com- the crisis in the Ukraine Well, Francis has certain- March 19 mander to his troops. While diagnosis in plain English.” or the latest local murder? ly thrown open that door JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE they head off blithely to “OK,” said the doctor. “The culture of comfort, to let Christ out . . . and he BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 2 Sm 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 do his bidding, the com- “You’re overweight, have which makes us think only wants us to do the same. He Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29 mander stays safely in the high cholesterol and high of ourselves, makes us asks us to engage the world, Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22 background. That’s certainly blood pressure from bad insensitive to the cries of not be afraid of it or beat it Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a not the case with this pope. eating habits, you sit around other people, makes us live over the head. In a recent Instead, I see him using the too much, and you have only in soap bubbles, which, message to the Vatican Con- March 20 Italian word, “Andiamo,” yourself to blame.” however lovely, are unsub- gregation for Bishops, he Thursday which means, “Let’s go!” or “Right,” said the man. stantial.” urged church leaders (and, Jer 17: 5-10 “Hurry up!” Francis is there “Now, can you give me some Please, Pope Francis, by extension, all Christians) Ps 1: 1-4, 6 with the troops, so to speak, could you please be less to “appeal to the world to Lk 16: 19-31 big, complicated medical eagerly leading the charge. terms so I can explain all clear in your teaching? Can’t charm it with the beauty of March 21 What a year it’s been this to my wife?” we just form another focus love [and] to seduce it with Friday since Pope Francis’s election Pope Francis, while not in group or committee and sit the freedom bestowed by Gn 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a last year. Every day, it seems, any way discounting the im- around complaining about the Gospel.” Ps 105: 16-21 he says something that chal- portance of the doctrines of the state of the world? I’m On his first anniversary, Mt 21: 33-43, 45-46 lenges me to become a more our faith, doesn’t let us hide begging you not to ask us to say a quick prayer for the authentic Christian. I some- behind any lofty or complex roll up our sleeves and actu- pope. Then hit the streets. March 22 times feel like the husband in ally get to work at creating Francis is calling, “Avanti! Saturday words or concepts. Mi 7: 14-15, 18-20 the following story: Want to become a saint? “a poor church for the poor.” Andiamo!” Ps 103: 1-4, 9-12 After his annual physical, Then, he says, “purposely Before he was elected And he’s already way Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32 a guy said to his doctor, “No avoid gossip.” pope, Francis said: “When ahead of us at helping the big, complicated medical Lusting after the latest the Church does not come world be charmed by Christ. Find The Leaven terms. Just give me your technological gadget? “The out of herself to evangelize, in these places Online In the beginning www.theleaven.com Facebook Lord’s design answers individual’s and community’s needs www.facebook.com/ efore coming to nity lands them in another would take him away from theleavenkc Holy Cross Parish part of the country. Some- a harmful environment that in Overland Park, I times, a young married promoted the worship of served as pastor of couple will move away to false gods. The Lord called Twitter BSt. Francis de Sales Parish in establish some distance Abram to leave, not only as @theleavenkc Lansing. When I told people between them and the in- part of a plan to create the that, they would sometimes laws, to gain more inde- nation of Israel, but also to ask, “Lansing, Michigan?” I Father Mike Stubbs pendence. And in some help Abram grow spiritual- YouTube would answer, “No, Lansing, extreme cases, a person ly. The Lord wanted to free www.youtube.com/ Kansas.” Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of will move away from his Abram from the bad influ- user/theleavenkc There is more than one Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and or her family to escape de- ences of home. Lansing, just as there are has a degree in Scripture from Harvard structive behavior and bad That is the way God University. several cities by the name influences. works. When God calls us, Who to contact about . . . of Springfield in the United The passage in Genesis it often fits into a larger States. border. But he was not to does not mention any of design, to serve the commu- Story ideas It was a similar situa- remain there long. these reasons. It explains nity, to benefit the world. At [email protected] tion with the home town of Sunday’s first reading, the Lord’s call to Abram to the same time, that call also Abram, later called Abra- Gn 12:1-4a, focuses upon leave as flowing from the beckons us to grow spiritu- Calendar notices ham. He originated from the the Lord’s call to Abram: Lord’s desire to “make of ally, to deepen our trust in [email protected] city of Ur, which the Bible “Go forth from the land of you a great nation.” God. specified as Ur of the Chal- your kinsfolk and from your However, later Jewish tra- In answering God’s call, Anniversary notices deans, to distinguish it from father’s house to a land that dition elaborated upon that we will find blessings. [email protected] the other Ur (Gn 11:31). I will show you.” motive. It held that Abram’s (When the Lord speaks to The same passage in People will move away father made his living by Abram in our reading from Eagle Scouts Genesis informs us that from the city where their fashioning idols and oper- Genesis, the word “bless” [email protected] Abram later moved to the family lives for various ating a shop that sold them. or a variant of the word city of Haran, close to the reasons. Sometimes, it is The Lord’s call to Abram appears four times.) 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“For a long time, I have been looking for an opportuni- Hero, the publisher of Pope Francis, enlisted her help on Pope francis ty to get involved in a more visual project,” said Doman, a a different project. “Manga is something that my kids are A new comic book hero is fighting for truth, justice writer whose background is in television production. The interested in more than I have been,” said Doman, who is and the Christian way. “Pope Francis: I Believe in Mer- book, released in August, is an attempt to “evangelize the expecting her ninth child. “When I was younger, I never cy” is a new biography written by Regina Doman, a Front culture,” she said. It is particularly intended for audiences encountered any sort of Japanese comics,” she said in an Royal, Va., resident and parishioner at St. John the Bap- like college-age men, who are key consumers of manga. interview with the Arlington Catholic Herald, newspaper tist Church. Sean Lam, an artist based in Singapore, illus- Until a few years ago, Doman herself didn’t know of the Arlington Diocese. trated the book in the Japanese style of comics, manga. much about manga. She learned quickly after Manga — CNS 16 pope francis theleaven.com | march 14, 2014 Ministry of mercy Pope encourages priests to be good confessors

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ecause his cas- priests — sock doesn’t have a breast those who seem pocket, Pope like they are work- Francis said he “ wears a cloth ing in a laboratory pouchB under his white robes to carry the crucifix he took from a deceased priest. and are all clean Meeting March 6 with pas- and perfect — don’t tors of Rome parishes, Pope Francis said that while he was help the church. We vicar general of the Archdio- cese of Buenos Aires, he went priests have to be to pay his last respects to a Blessed Sacrament priest, an there, close to the extremely popular confessor, who had died in his 90s. people.” In the crypt of the church, the priest’s body was lying Pope Francis there, but there were no flow- ers, he said. “I thought, this man forgave the sins of all the clergy of Buenos Aires, in- dals, including scandals with- cluding mine, and not a single in the church,” he said. flower. So I went out to the flo- Pope Francis urged the pas- rist’s.” tors to devote time to hear- Then, the pope “confessed” ing confessions and to avoid that he “started preparing the being either very lax or very coffin with the flowers and strict. I looked at the rosary in his “It’s normal that differ- hand. Immediately that rob- ent confessors have different ber that is in each of us came styles, but these differences out and, while I arranged the cannot be ones of substance, CNS photo/Paul Haring flowers, I picked up the cross that is, involving healthy mor- Pope Francis embraces a woman in a wheelchair during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on of the rosary and with a little al doctrine and mercy,” he March 5. effort, I pulled it off. I looked said. priests have to be there, close at him and said, ‘Give me half Neither the very lax nor the to the people.” of your mercy.’” very strict priest witnesses to The sick, the aged and He put the crucifix in his Christ, because “neither takes Open for confession children, he said, help priests breast pocket and carried seriously the person in front learn to be merciful. “Do you Time: 6-7 p.m. it there until his election as of him,” he said. “The rigor- know how to touch them? Or Date: Every Wednesday of Lent pope on March 13, 2013. “But a ist, in fact, nails the person are you embarrassed?” the pope’s shirts don’t have pock- to the law as understood in a Place: Every parish in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in pope asked. ets,” so now he carries it in a cold and rigid way; the indul- Kansas.* “At the end of time, those cloth pouch under his cas- gent, on the other hand, only who will be allowed to con- sock. “And when I start having appears merciful, but does not * Parishes that share a priest should check with their parish office as to template the glorified flesh the availability of confession. a bad thought about someone, take seriously the problems of of Christ are only those who I always put my hand here,” that person’s conscience, min- were not embarrassed to he said, showing the priests imizing the sin.” touch the flesh of their injured where the crucifix is. Pope Francis said he has and excluded brothers and sis- The pope’s annual Lenten some standard questions he ters,” he said. meeting with Rome pastors asks priests who come to him Priests, he said, must focused on the priest’s call to for counseling, questions he have the compassion and the be a minister of mercy. While asks himself “when I am alone strength to “suffer for and he followed a prepared text, with the Lord.” with people, like a father and he added comments and an- The first, he said, is: “Do a mother suffer for their chil- ecdotes from his own life and you cry?” Jesus was moved dren and worry about them.” ministry. by people who seemed like Pope Francis spoke about Repeating his frequent call “sheep without a shepherd,” another Buenos Aires priest, to go out into the world and and those in spiritual or physi- one who is a little younger meet people where they are, cal pain, he said. A priest must than he is and a very popu- Pope Francis told the priests be a “man of mercy, compas- lar confessor, who said that that their ministry of mercy, sion, close to his people and whenever he had scruples which reaches its highest point the servant of all.” about forgiving too many peo- in the sacrament of penance, is “Aseptic priests — those ple, “I go into the chapel and especially needed by “people who seem like they are work- I tell [Jesus in] the tabernacle, who have left the church be- ing in a laboratory and are ‘Sorry, it’s all your fault be- cause they don’t want anyone all clean and perfect — don’t cause I’m just following your to see their wounds.” help the church,” he said. The example.’” “There are many wounded world is messy and filled with “That’s a beautiful prayer,” people, people wounded by people who have been blood- the pope said. material problems, by scan- ied by the battles of life. “We