theleaven.com | vol. 35, no. 35 | april 18, 2014 Christ bursts forth from the tomb, conquering death and restoring life. The world shrinks before the sight, while heaven rejoices. May Our Lord’s promise of eternal life give you great cause for hope as you rejoice this holy season.

+ Joseph F. Naumann Archbishop of City in Kansas

+ James P. Keleher Archbishop Emeritus of Kansas City in Kansas 2 archbishop theleaven.com | april 18, 2014 april 18, 2014 | theleaven.com second front page 3

Life will be victorious Blessed John Paul: the model of a fearless disciple never thought calendar that I would have Because The Leaven does not publish an issue after Grow West, archbishop the opportunity Easter, your guide to the canonizations of Blessed John I XXIII and Blessed John Paul II starts here, with Archbishop Naumann to meet a . It Naumann’s reflection, and continues on pages 6-10. April 18 just never was on Good Friday service — archbishop Cathedral my radar screen of young parish! Joseph F. Naumann April 19 possibilities. Easter Vigil Mass — Cathedral Previous to 1997, I had a again in June of 1998. The April 20 Growth spurs new couple of “close encounters” bishops of Missouri, Kansas, with Pope John Paul II. Iowa and Nebraska made Easter Sunday Mass — Cathedral In 1987, I was about a our “ad limina” visit, during Leaven photo by Joe Bollig football field away from the which I had the opportu- Gardner hall construction Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, with pastor Father Joseph Cramer looking on, congratulates the April 22 Holy Father when he gave a nity again to concelebrate Confirmation — Prince of parish for its vision and leadership in building the new parish center. talk to Catholic health care Mass with the Holy Father, Peace, Olathe By Joe Bollig Assumption Church in nearby leaders and diocesan pro-life receive a talk from the pope, [email protected] Edgerton in 2011, but by far the directors in Phoenix. In 1988, attend his weekly audience, April 23 engine of growth has been the I got even closer to the pope Confirmation — Prince of at which each bishop was ARDNER — If Intermodal complex. when I concelebrated and Peace, Olathe presented to the Holy Father. you want to know “When I came here as pastor distributed Communion at With the other auxiliary With other visiting bishops, more than one-and-a-half why Divine Mer- eight years ago, you could still the canonization Mass for St. April 24 bishops of St. Louis, I was I sat on stage near the Holy hours of prayer before the cy Parish here see the new high school,” said Rose Philippine Duchesne at Vespers and dinner with presented to the Holy Father Father and was given the Blessed Sacrament. This was needs a new par- Father Cramer, gesturing south St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. newly ordained priests by Archbishop Rigali, who opportunity to greet him. his practice no matter where ish hall, just take a look to the across Highway 56. “Now you I had gotten closer to a pope G then had a private meeting I did not see the pope he was in the world and no April 25 southwest. can’t see it because of the new than I had ever dreamed with the pope. The high- again until October 2003 matter the intensity of his McAllen Pregnancy Center Beyond the parish’s com- houses. The new building is possible. light of the visit for me was when I was in Rome for the schedule. This was clearly banquet — McAllen, Texas munity garden, past fields and going on constantly.” In October of 1997, just having lunch with the Holy beatification of Mother Tere- the source of his energy and trees, are the looming orange The new hall will have a having been consecrated Father with 11 other bishops. sa of Kolkata and for Arch- wisdom. April 27 cranes and hulking warehous- 15,107-square-foot upper lev- an auxiliary bishop for St. RCIA Mass — Benedictine Pope John Paul made us feel bishop Rigali’s induction His resolute strength in es of the Burlington Northern el (161 feet by 84 feet above Louis, I was privileged to College, Atchison very welcome and relaxed into the College of Cardinals. confronting the powerful Santa Fe Corporation Inter- grade) and a 13,265-square-foot serve as the spiritual di- us with his humor. He asked Again, I had the opportunity Polish communist heads of modal facility. lower level (156 feet by 82 feet), rector for a pilgrimage to Divine Mercy devotion and questions about the church to be presented to the pope state was awe-inspiring. He New jobs mean new fami- for a total of 28,372 square feet. the Holy Land sponsored eucharistic Holy Hour — in our part of the United and chat briefly with him. never shied from speaking lies in the community. As the The lower level will remain by the Knights and Ladies Christ the King, Topeka States and listened intently My final visit with Pope the truth, but always with community grows, so must its unfinished for the time being of the Holy Sepulcher. Our to our observations. John Paul occurred when I love — no matter if it was April 29 churches. and have a “walkout” entrance/ pilgrimage concluded with Our “ad limina” visit coin- accompanied Archbishop standing in opposition to Archbishop’s Invitational Divine Mercy Parish took exit on the southeast corner. a few days in Rome. Arch- cided with the solemnity of Keleher in November 2004 unjust political leaders or Art Exhibit — Savior Pasto- a big step forward on April 11 The upper level, connected bishop Justin Rigali, the Corpus Christi. I had the op- for another “ad limina” visit. in articulating the moral ral Center, Kansas City, Kan. to accommodate that growth, to the church by a corridor, archbishop of St. Louis at the portunity to attend the Cor- By this time, the Holy Father teaching of the church. One with a site blessing and ground- will have restrooms, storage, time, had arranged for me to April 30 pus Christi Mass celebrated had become even more of the great gifts that John breaking for a new $3.8 million three offices, two conference concelebrate — and for my Confirmation — Our Lady of in the piazza outside of St. limited physically, though Paul gave the church was parish center to be built on rooms, a kitchen and a multi- mother to attend — a Mass Unity, Kansas City, Kan. John Lateran Church and to his mind was as sharp as articulating a new language the west side of the existing purpose room that can be split with Pope John Paul II in his participate in the candlelight ever. Archbishop Keleher to express the beauty of its church. with an accordion-like mov- private chapel. There were a May 1 eucharistic procession to the and I had a brief private understanding of human Episcopal ordination of Carl “I’d like to congratulate you able divider. The multipur- couple of other priests and Basilica of St. Mary Major, meeting with the pope. We sexuality and the dignity of Kemme — Wichita Cathe- on reaching this milestone of pose room can accommodate about 25 lay people in atten- where there was a brief communicated to the Holy the human person. dral the beginning of this building 482 persons for dining and 775 dance. After the Mass, the period of adoration that con- Father the greetings of the His abiding confidence in under construction,” said Arch- for assemblies. Holy Father greeted and gave cluded with Benediction. By priests, religious and laity of the innate goodness of the May 2 bishop Joseph F. Naumann to a Another feature is an out- each one of us a rosary. this time, the pope’s mobility the Archdiocese of Kansas human person created in the Apologetics Academy Mass small group of parishioners. “I side “cloister” area between I saw Pope John Paul II — Savior Pastoral Center was greatly impaired. It was City in Kansas. We also gave divine image was particular- know it’s been a dream of this the hall and the church. The incredibly moving to see the him a brief update on the life ly apparent in his commu- parish for quite some time.” exterior will be stucco and Holy Father, despite great of the church in northeast nication with young people. Archbishop Naumann was brick to match the existing archbishop Archbishop’s offer to pain, drop to his knees in Kansas. As always, he was In the face of many critics joined at the shovel line by pas- structure. New parking will celebrate baptisms adoration before the Blessed most gracious and listened and skeptics, John Paul was keleher tor Father Joseph Cramer, Dea- accommodate approximately Sacrament. carefully to our observations confident that if you invited con Daniel Peterson, Deacon 176 vehicles. April 18 for children of In January of 1999, the and comments. young people to open their Art O’Connor, architect Jim Although the new church Holy Father made a pastoral I never thought as a young hearts to Jesus and you chal- Good Friday Service — larger families Cathedral Sullivan, construction supervi- was built in 2006, the parish visit to St. Louis. I was able priest I would have the oc- lenged them to heroism, they sor Kyle Harris, parish council retains ownership of the 1912 To show his personal sup- to be present at the Light casion to meet a pope, much would respond. April 19 president Tony Muehe, and church (now used for religious port for those couples open of the World youth rally, to Many of our younger to raising larger families, less a saint. I am very grate- RCIA — Curé of Ars, president of the parish finance education), the rectory built concelebrate Mass with the Archbishop Joseph F. Nau- ful to have had the opportu- priests acknowledge Pope Leawood council Mark Grannell. in 1961, and the current par- mann has offered to cel- Holy Father with more than nity to have these multiple John Paul II as a major “I grew up in Gardner, at a ish hall built in 1988 — which ebrate the baptism of the 100,000 people, and to be in encounters with soon-to-be influence in their vocational April 20 house between the old church has less than one-fourth of the third or greater child of any the sanctuary with the pope St. John Paul. My meetings discernment. However, he Mass — Sisters, Servants and the new church,” said Fa- space they need, said Father family (by birth, adoption, or for an ecumenical prayer with him were brief, but did not only inspire young of Mary ther Cramer, pastor for eight Cramer. blending through valid mar- service in the cathedral powerful for me. He com- priests, but an entire gener- April 26 years. “When I was growing Construction of the new riage) interested. The first basilica. municated a warmth and ation of Catholics to throw up, we had fewer than 50 or 60 hall will start within a week or of these baptismal celebra- Mass — St. Sebastian, Fla. I once again had lunch tremendous interest in me open the doors of their families in the entire parish, two and will reach completion tions will take place on May with the Holy Father and a as a bishop, but even more hearts to Jesus and to fall 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Church April 27 and the community was ex- in approximately 11 months. small group of bishops. The in the people I was called to in love with his bride, the of the Ascension, 9510 W. Confirmation — St. Sebas- tremely small.” The project architect is Sul- biggest thrill of the visit was church. John Paul not only 127th St., Overland Park. lead and serve. tian, Fla. In the past five years the par- livan Palmer Architects of to be able to present my Additional celebrations are Pope John Paul II was called the church to be not ish has grown from 250 fam- Merriam and the general con- Leaven photo by Joe Bollig scheduled for July 27, Sept. mother, my Aunt Dolores a gifted leader. Our late afraid to open our hearts to ilies to more than 1,000, with tractor is Global Construction and my brother and sister-in- Christ, but he modeled for us Proving that even archbishops like to occasionally play in the dirt, Archbishop Naumann gives the photographer a face 7, and Nov. 16. For 2015, cel- Holy Father had the ability, versed. St. John Paul II, pray no sign of stopping. Some gain Strategies of Olathe. law to the Holy Father. what it means to follow Our full as, from left, Deacon Art O’Connor, Mark Grannell, Deacon Daniel Peterson and Jim Sullivan look on. ebrations are scheduled for even in brief encounters, to for me and the people of the came from unification with Jan. 18, March 15, and May In January 2000, I was Lord fearlessly. inspire confidence and hope. Archdiocese of Kansas City 17. Please contact your par- back in Rome at the Pontifi- More than anything else, I frequently invoke the ish office for more informa- in Kansas! Amen. cal North American College, John Paul modeled for me intercession of saints for Editor Production Manager Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the tion. Additional information participating in a seminar for particular pastoral and per- week after Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June the guiding principles for my Editor’s note: For Arch- Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Todd Habiger Jessica Langdon is also available from the recently ordained American own ministry. sonal needs. It will be a thrill [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] through August. Address communications to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel bishop Emeritus James P. Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109. Phone: (913) 721-1570; fax: (913) 721-5276; archdiocesan office for lit- bishops. Again, I had the op- to seek the intercession of a urgy and sacramental life at Prayer was at the center Keleher’s reflection on Blessed or e-mail at: [email protected]. 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Eugene and Mary (Weishaar) Bertels, members of Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys, will celebrate Leaven photo by Jessica Langdon their 60th Genevieve Frank, a parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, prepares to share a reflection on a Scripture quote read by Conor Mueller wedding during “The Seven Last Words of Christ” presentation March 28 at Church of the Nativity in Leawood. anniversa- ry on April 20. The couple was married on April 20, 1954, at St. Joseph Church, Nortonville, Lenten devotion a family affair by Father Leo Herken. Their children and By Jessica Langdon Good Shepherd. their spouses are: Catherine and Mike Raf- ferty, Eskridge; Debra and Rocky Burrous, [email protected] Genevieve, who also played the vi- ‘The Seven Last Words’ Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood has Gastonia, N.C.; Martha Creevan, Topeka; olin, cherishes using music in this way. built a 27-year Lenten tradition out of Mike and Carol Bertels, Oklahoma City; EAWOOD — “Father, forgive “The music just expresses so much “The Seven Last Words of Christ” prayer Alan and Carolyn Bertels, St. Marys; Phil them, for they know not what of what is unsaid in the program,” she service. Bertels, Belvue; Jerry and Alice Bertels, St. they do.” said. A professional recording of the Curé Marys; and Dan and Susan Bertels, Bar- “My God, my God, why The children of the Frank family, six of Ars Lenten program’s music — re- tlesville, Okla. They also have 20 grand- Lhave you forsaken me?” of whom were trained in classical mu- corded by the Curé’s Seven Last Words children and 11 great-grandchildren. They “It is finished.” sic from childhood, were instrumental choir, the Ketter Trio and Cristian Fatu will celebrate with a family gathering. The very words that congregations in creating this event a few years ago, on violin — is available for $15 at the hear during Holy Week services are building an hour-long performance parish office and at Trinity House. the focus of a devotion that has be- on the structure of the lengthier one Have your prayer petitions come a significant part of the Lenten composer Joseph Haydn was commis- journey for some local Catholics. sioned to write in 1785 for the Diocese pastor of Good Shepherd, was excited taken to the Wailing Wall “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” of Cadiz, Spain. about the opportunity to offer this gift Leaven staff member Julie Holthaus will presented in several area parishes this Molly Frank, the oldest and now of time and talent to parishioners. soon be making a trip to the Holy Land with Lent, focuses on seven brief phrases studying at Loyola University in Chi- “What an inspiration it is to have other Catholic journalists, and one of the Jesus spoke on the cross. cago, arranged the musical pieces and young folks lead us in prayer and re- sites on their itinerary is the Wailing Wall In most of the presentations, reflec- wrote one of the works herself. She flections and beautiful music — even in Jerusalem. ( is scheduled to tions and/or a musical piece follow also compiled the spoken reflections, music that they composed them- be there only days later.) If you would like each scriptural quote. writing several of the pieces. selves,” he said. your prayer petition to be among those she “One of the reasons I love the pro- The reflections include a piece The devotion has become a tradi- leaves in the ancient wall, please either send gram so much is because it just has from Blessed Mother Teresa of tion at a number of parishes during them by email to: [email protected], or such gritty themes that I think so many Kolkota, describing her work with Lent, and each makes its presentation mail them to Julie Holthaus, The Leaven, people can identify with, like forgive- the poor and sick, as well as a reflec- its own. 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66112, ness and abandonment,” said 17-year- tion on suffering, which the late Car- Genevieve believes the service of- by May 14. Then watch subsequent issues old Genevieve Frank, a member of dinal wrote as he fers something to every person who of The Leaven for Julie’s account of this Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee. battled cancer. attends. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “And it just shows the humanity of Je- Mary Plumb, a parishioner of “It’s a great thing to come to be- sus so much.” Church of the Nativity, found the cause you can just sit and listen,” she Genevieve produced and directed performance touched all the emo- said. “You don’t have to talk; you don’t Second-class relics on the two performances Good Shep- tions — from sorrow to anticipation have to do anything except take in display at museum herd’s youth group presented of of the Resurrection — that are part of what speaks to you.” KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Strawberry Memorial Masses • May 3 “The Seven Last Words” this Lent — the season. “It’s a great pause on the Lenten Hill Museum here, located at 720 N. 4th Holy Redeemer Chapel - 9 a.m. Holy Family Chapel - 9 a.m. one on March 28 at Church of the Na- “It really allows you to feel every- journey,” agreed Father Hund. “I think For persons buried or entombed from Jan. 14, 2014 through St., will have many items used by Pope Gate of Heaven Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery sometimes people don’t make enough April 13, 2014 at one of our Catholic Cemeteries in tivity in Leawood, and the second on thing that Easter and this Lenten time John Paul II while on board the TWA plane time for quiet, and tonight — between 126th and Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. 83rd and Quivera Rd., Lenexa April 13 at Good Shepherd. period are,” she said. that flew him during his visits to the Unit- the music and the reflections — it was Several different faith groups were Father Francis Hund, pastor of ed States. Agnes M. Neff Marie J. Cardinal Homer C. Jamison Regina T. Poettgen Linda A. Timm Mt. Calvary St. John, Lenexa invited to attend the performance at Church of the Nativity and previously a great pause on the journey.” On April 27, after a paid tour of the mu- Margaret H. Aguilar Louis M. Mufich Marjorie Castaneda Evelyne L. Karson Yvonne H. Purcell Baby Van Zandt Lucille M. Bauer seum that includes the Pope John Paul II Betty R. Allen Fernando Murillo Corrine L. Childs Charles E. Kennedy Roger F. Quinlan Rafaela Virella-Iglesias Eleanor H. Glickley Edward G. Andrisevic Emma J. Panjada Kenneth P. Christian Robert E. Kennedy Pamela J. Rode Bernice Viscek exhibit, complimentary refreshments will Mary M. Bianco Mary A. Pozek Leland H. Corley Ann L. Kern Edward Lee Rodriguez Kristina M. White Gate of Heaven be served in his honor. Josephine Brockman Geraldine A. Roberts Mable M. Creten Vanita M. Kern A. Bernard Ruckh Alvin E. Witwer Robert W. Ellis The cost is: $7 for adults; $3 for children Joseph W. Budy Theresa B. Rocha Kay Clancy Dolson Gladys M. Klusman Joseph E. Ryckert Dennis G. Foster ages 6 - 12; and free for children ages 5 Alice M. Shows Helen F. Domann Carol Cervantes Robert “Jim” Klusman Dennis M. Savage St. Joseph Cheryl K. Malott and under. Hours are Saturday and Sunday Leo M. Chop Austin W. Smith Martha L. Donnelly Sally J. Krizman Bernard F. Schroepfer Frank E. Lichtenauer Baby Moran from noon - 4 p.m. Groups of 20 or more Joseph C. Cindrich Dorothy A. Stack William R. Elliott Robert L. Lane Mary E. Schuyler Randolph J. Mills Michael J. Peterson Carlos Dehesa Charles E. Steele Cleim R. Folsom Thomas S. Larkin Jr. Thomas E. Seals, Jr. Richard C. Van Lerberg, Sr Raymond D. Smith may schedule a tour during the week. Mary G. Diosdado Peter E. Stiglich Rozanne C. Gardner Catherine D. Lawrence Bernice B. Seifert Lorene M. Verstraete Ben A. Wano Maynard A. Dominguez Esther J. Thomas Dr. William A. Geiger, Jr Mary O. Lodde James W. Serrano Catherine D. Zarda Robert L. Wirthman Mary L. Ellifrits Leonora Valdivia Ilizana S. Graff Melissa G. Lohrmeyer Kathleen R. Sevedge Richard Enriquez, Sr. Stephen O. Groce Gary P. March MG Robert L. Shirkey Joseph L. Estrada M.D. Resurrection Mary L. Growney Carol A. Marrone Gerald D. Shoemake Teresa J. Fernandez Norma R. Aldeguer Eleanor K. Hanneman James E. Mayer John Louis Shoulta Phillip G. Foster Joseph L. Amor Greyson Haun Josephine M. McCauley Mary H. Soetaert Mary A. Fotovich Brett J. Ashby Craig S. Herter Elizabeth Hoehn McCray Alfred F. Staab Rose M. Hurst Brady Lee Barkley Jean C. Hiersche Donna M. Moore Clarence M. Stegeman Gerard P. Huska Eva E. Bauer Winifred R. Hofman Anna Ruth Nelson Sarah L. Stewart Emma Kaszko Rosemary Bauer Donald R. Hollingsworth Andrea Njeri Njunge Melvin H. Stutheit Theodore L. Kokoruda Betty J. Behne Douglas V. Horbelt, M.D Stephen E. Norkus Jerome T. Sutera Joseph G. Korosac Richard H. Behne Helen F. Hull Cecelia A. O’Connor Mary M. Thelen Harold R. Lacy, Sr Constance W. Biggins Donald J. Israel Charles M. Patton Jude Joseph Tiernan Walter Nagorney Anna J. Brulez Velma M. Jackson-Mathis Mary L. Pelton Jacqueline C. Tigges 4/14 6 Canonization theleaven.com | april 18, 2014 april 18, 2014 | theleaven.com Blessed John XXIII 7 Blessed John XXIII, valet often skirted protocol By Carol Glatz gate of the pontifical villa. ceeded in getting away with it, Catholic News Service He said the pope told him, in defiance of everyone.” “Let’s do this. . . . Get the keys Gusso said they’d either take ATICAN CITY to the gate. Unlock it and let’s the huge Chrysler that had been (CNS) — Blessed leave it open for about 10 days given to Pope Pius XII or the va- John XXIII strug- so nobody will get what’s going let’s own two-tone — ivory and gled to shake off on.” blue — Opel Record, which, the making saints many formalities Several days later, when they pope said, reminded him of the thatV came with the papacy and were in the car riding around car he had in Venice. often conspired with his valet the villa’s gardens, the pope told The transition to the Vatican Vatican, Rome gear up for canonizations to sneak out of the Vatican. his valet to take one extra spin from his independent life in One covert road trip in the around the property “so we’ll Venice was hard for Pope John, Alban Hills outside of Rome got make the gendarmes dizzy” and Gusso said. Guido Gusso, the pope’s valet, confused. They got to the un- The first night in the papal of John XXIII, John Paul II in trouble with the Italian po- locked gate, opened it and left apartments, they looked out lice responsible for the pope’s for an excursion, he said. onto St. Peter’s Square “and it By Cindy Wooden safety. Toward the end of their road was all dark, so dark,” and com- Catholic News Service But the security breach just trip in the Alban Hills, they pletely empty of people. made the pope chuckle — hap- passed through the town of Ma- “It was a disappointment for ATICAN CITY py with their unauthorized es- rino. The narrow streets were him” because he had been used (CNS) — Just over capade, Gusso told journalists full of people taking their after- to music, lights and nightlife go- a week before the during a news conference at noon stroll and “we couldn’t get ing on past midnight in Venice’s canonizations of Vatican Radio April 1. through,” Gusso said. St. Mark’s Square. BlessedsV John XXIII and While the conference was The crowds realized the When the pope’s personal John Paul II, Rome hotels are designed to unveil the radio’s pope was in the car and started belongings arrived from Venice, reporting they are almost latest project of digitalizing its shouting, “‘Long live the pope!’ the pope was unable to put up fully booked and the Vati- complete audio archives from And there’d be someone else with the dozen Vatican work- can has confirmed the Mass Pius XI to Francis, Gusso saying, ‘Yo, Jo! Yo, Johnny, our men deciding where all the pic- will take place in St. Peter’s was among a number of panel- boy!’” tures and paintings should be Square, despite knowing ists invited to speak about their When they finally made it hung, Gusso said. that hundreds of thousands memories of Blesseds John CNS back to the papal residence in “The pope told me, ‘Tomor- of people will have to watch XXIII and John Paul II, who will Blessed John XXIII prays after his election in 1958 at the Vatican. At the age of Castel Gandolfo, Gusso said row, don’t call anyone [to help]. the ceremony on large video be canonized April 27. 76, he was the oldest pope to be elected in more than 200 years. he’ll never forget the look on Have them leave the nails, ham- screens. Gusso, the son of a fisher- the Swiss Guard’s face when he mer and ladder. And we’ll do Pope Francis had an- man and a native of Venice, walls. was at the hospital, and once to saw the pope driving up. “The it.’ A few days later, I got up the nounced in late September w o r k e d f o r fi v e y e a r s f o r t h e n - “The route is always the see a journalist. gendarmes were freaked out, ladder, and he held the foot of 2013 that he would proclaim Cardinal Angelo Roncalli when same one!” he said the pope “It was also dangerous be- the Italian police — I can’t tell the ladder so it wouldn’t slip, the two popes saints in a sin- he was patriarch of Venice. He complained. “Take me to the cause we’d have to stop at the you. It was amazing.” and he’d say, ‘Higher, lower!’” gle ceremony April 27, Di- followed the cardinal to Rome Janiculum Hill. Take me to Vil- red lights,” he laughed, which The head of the Italian po- indicating where to hang the vine Mercy Sunday. for the conclave in 1958 and la Borghese!” a park the pope gave passers-by the chance to lice, however, sent a formal let- pictures. Less than two weeks af- remained in the pope’s service knew from his days as a student identify his passenger since “he ter of complaint against Gusso Pope John told his valet it ter the date was announced, for another five years until the in Rome. didn’t wear a black overcoat” to to the Vatican Secretariat of was OK for him to call him, “His the Prefecture of the Papal pope’s death, after which he When Gusso said it wouldn’t cover up his white papal cas- State. Holiness,” but to otherwise pre- Household issued an advi- was promoted to running the be allowed, the new pope said, sock. The pope read aloud the tend they were still in Venice sory that access to St. Peter’s . “How come it’s not possible? However, when they went to letter from the police in front and stop the hand kissing and Square would be first-come, Gusso said that a week af- It’s easy. You’ve got the car. Let’s the papal summer residence in of Gusso and Cardinal Angelo the kneeling, adding that if the first-served and warned pil- ter his election, Pope John was go!” But Gusso said the pope Castel Gandolfo, he said Pope Dell’Acqua, a top official at the valet felt he needed to kneel, it grims that unscrupulous already bored with taking the made only two secret outings in John was much bolder about Vatican Secretariat of State. was better in prayer before the tour operators already were same daily walk in the Vatican Rome: once to visit the British getting out. One day, he hatched “The pope started to laugh, Lord. trying to sell fake tickets to Gardens, confined within the ambassador to the Vatican who a plot to escape out the back happy, because we had suc- the Mass. CNS With perhaps more than The date for the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II will be on April 27. The two pontiffs will become saints on Divine Mercy Sun- one million people expected day. At left, John XXIII is depicted in a painting from a museum in his Italian birthplace. At right, John Paul II is shown in a composite featuring an image to try to attend the liturgy, of him by Polish photographer Grzegorz Galazka. rumors abounded that the Archbishop Emeritus Keleher shares memories of Blessed John XXIII Vatican would move the cer- of Blessed John should go The cardinal said Pope man of courage, Pope Fran- emony to a wide-open space forward even without a sec- Francis did not dismiss the cis said. “He was a man who TUNE IN will never forget this mar- In the 1960s, due to mis- peace, especially in light of the the wisdom that the Holy Spirit on the outskirts of town. But ond miracle attributed to his need for a miracle attributed let himself be guided by the velous man elected pope in sionary activity, there was weapons of mass destruction shed upon our church and the Live coverage of the can- the Vatican confirmed Feb. intercession. to the late pope’s interces- Lord,” he added. 1958 — the year Pius XII died. an increasing number of new that were becoming available. world. onization Mass of Blessed 27 that the Mass would be A first miracle is needed sion, but recognized that the As for Blessed John Paul, It happened to be the year I churches and bishops; a sig- He sought to bring us ever clos- John’s statement 50 years John XXIII and Blessed John Iwas ordained a priest and be- nificant number of theological er to the gift of the Eucharist in ago turned out to be most ac- for beatification. In Pope “positio,” or official position Pope Francis told reporters, held in St. Peter’s Square, Paul II will begin around John Paul’s cause, the mir- paper prepared for Blessed “I think of him as ‘the great gan further studies at the Uni- advisers would be required for the treasure of the Mass. And curate: “The Council now be- just outside the basilica 2 a.m. on April 27. In the where the mortal remains of acle involved a French nun John’s cause, is “full of ac- missionary of the church,” versity of St. Mary of the Lake. such an event; invitations would he wanted to see religious free- ginning rises archdiocese, coverage can This smiling new pope caught have to also include the many dom for all people respected in the Church the two rest. suffering from Parkinson’s counts of miracles” and favors because he was “a man who be accessed via: the attention of the world much Archbishop leaders of different faiths; and throughout the world. like the Blessed John XXIII, disease, the same disease granted by God through his proclaimed the Gospel ev- as our present pope has done. the all-important linguistic and He lived to see it all daybreak, the pope had. In the cause intercession. One case, often erywhere.” known particularly for con- • EWTN There was no way you couldn’t Emeritus audio capacities would be very happen in grand style in a fore- of Pope John, the Vatican mentioned, involves a wom- A spokeswoman for the voking the Second Vatican like this jolly new pontiff. James P. Keleher challenging. Where could the St. Peter’s Basilica; he runner Council, was pope from 1958 recognized as a miracle the an from Naples who acciden- office of Rome’s mayor said • SiriusXM He had been an important Holy See accommodate such a would preside over the of most to 1963; Pope John Paul be- healing of an Italian nun tally swallowed cyanide; she the city had hoped by March (The Catholic Channel) Vatican ambassador assigned large body of dignitaries? One first year of his council splendid atified him in 2000. Blessed who was dying from com- believes her poison-induced 24 to have a working esti- to tough posts by Pope Pius. in his life: “God knew from all further challenge would be how before the Lord called light.” John Paul, known as a globe- plications after stomach sur- liver damage was miraculous- mate of the number of pil- • Vatican TV Among some of the places that eternity that I would be pope. to include the bishops behind him home. trotter who made 104 trips gery. ly reversed after prayers to grims, as well as preliminary http://www.vatican.va/ Archbishop Roncalli would as- He had 80 years to work on me. the vast Iron Curtain that at Later, some peo- outside Italy, served as pope In February, Cardinal An- Blessed John. plans for transporting them news_services/television sume a post as the pope’s chief Don’t you think he could have that time separated the East ple would say that the from 1978 to 2005 and was gelo Amato, prefect of the Asked by reporters in July to the Vatican and providing legate were many trouble spots made me a little more photoge- and West of Catholic Europe. council brought chang- beatified by Pope Benedict Congregation for Saints’ 2013 to describe the two late them with water, toilet facili- behind the Iron Curtain. One of nic?” After finishing his duties Undaunted by the challeng- es to traditional Cathol- XVI on Divine Mercy Sun- Causes, said Pope Francis popes, Pope Francis said ties and first aid stations. these included an assignment as nuncio, Pope Pius appointed es, John XXIII went ahead with icism. But the truth was day, May 1, 2011. did not skip an essential step Blessed John was “a bit of the Marco Piscitello, a to Albania. Indeed, it was there him the patriarch of Venice. the project. He saw the new that the world was already In July 2013, Pope Francis in approving Blessed John’s ‘country priest,’ a priest who spokesman for the Rome ho- in Mother Teresa’s birthplace The new pope, John XXIII, challenges facing the church. in a state of dramatic signed a decree recognizing canonization, but “only loves each of the faithful and tel owners’ association, Fed- where she first came to know wasn’t in office but a short time He wanted to equip the faith- change. The fact is the healing of a Costa Rican shortened the time to give knows how to care for them; eralberghi, said that already him and love him. when he made an astounding ful to face them head-on. He that the council woman with a life-threaten- the entire church the great he did this as a bishop and as by early March, owners were It is there where he even announcement. He made it wanted to clarify for us the very equipped us ing brain aneurysm as the opportunity of celebrating a nuncio” in Bulgaria, Tur- reporting that more than 82 won the hearts of Communist clear that he intended to call nature of the church; he knew to embrace miracle needed for Blessed 2014 with John XXIII, the key, Greece and France be- percent of hotel rooms in the hardliners. I recall a picture of all the bishops of the world to it was time to reach out to oth- our faith in John Paul’s canonization. initiator of the Second Vat- fore becoming a cardinal and city had been booked for the him taken at that occasion. I an ecumenical council. It was er faiths to come home to the the face The same day, the Vatican ican Council, and John Paul patriarch of Venice. canonization weekend. will never forget. He is smiling 100 years since the church had church; he sought to point out of those widely, looking quite robust, the challenges that the new changes. announced that the pope II, who brought to life the He was holy, patient, had “There will be a strong had a council. The truth is that and holding a wine glass for a age presented to the faithful Fifty years had agreed with members of pastoral, spiritual and doc- a good sense of humor and, presence in Rome for this no one really thought that there toast. I have often thought that would ever be another one. The as we entered into a new era of later, we the Congregation for Saints’ trinal inspiration of its doc- especially by calling the Sec- double canonization,” he it may have been about this logistics seemed overwhelm- mass communications and the are redis- Causes that the canonization uments.” ond Vatican Council, was a said. picture that he would say later ing. ever-present need to work for covering Blessed John XXIII’s Blessed John Paul lasting legacy is brought flair to ‘great council’ world stage ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although he ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Blessed John served as pope for less than five Paul II, who will be canonized April years, Blessed John XXIII left one of 27, was one of the most forceful mor- the most lasting legacies in the Cath- al leaders of the modern age. Volic Church’s history by convening the Second VHe brought a philosopher’s intellect, a pil- Vatican Council. grim’s spiritual intensity and an actor’s flair A plump, elderly, smiling Italian of peasant for the dramatic to his role as head of the uni- origins, the future pope had an illustrious ca- versal church for more than 26 years. reer as a papal diplomat in Bulgaria, Turkey and The Polish pope was a tireless evangelizer postwar France. and forceful communicator, speaking to mil- He became pope amid the dismantling of lions in their own languages. But toward the colonialism, the rise of the Cold War and on end of his life, his powers of speech faltered the cusp of a technological transformation with his worsening illness, which left him of- unlike anything the world had seen since the ten unable to even murmur a blessing. Industrial Revolution. The first non-Italian pope in 455 years, Citing the Holy Spirit as his source of inspi- Blessed John Paul became a spiritual protago- ration, he called the Second Vatican Council nist in two global transitions: the fall of Euro- to help the church confront the rapid chang- pean communism, which began in his native es and mounting challenges unfolding in the CNS photo/Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo Poland in 1989, and the passage to the third world — and, by inviting non-Catholics to the Pope John XXIII leads the opening session of the Second Vatican Council in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 11, 1962. A total millennium of Christianity. council, to work toward Christian unity. of 2,540 cardinals, patriarchs, archbishops and bishops from around the world attended the opening session. As pastor of the universal church, he jetted As pope from 1958 to 1963, Blessed John around the world, taking his message to 129 launched an extensive renewal of the church countries in 104 trips outside Italy — includ- when he convoked the council, which set ing seven to the United States. in motion major reforms with regard to the Within the church, the pope was just as church and its structure, the liturgy, ecu- CNS photo/Joe Rimkus Jr. vigorous and no less controversial. He disci- menism, social communication and Eastern Pope John Paul II reaches out to young women during World Youth Day in Denver plined dissenting theologians, excommuni- churches. in 1993. He inaugurated World Youth Day 30 years ago. Its international gather- cated self-styled “traditionalists,” and upheld After the initial session’s close in 1962, he ings have drawn hundreds of thousands of people. often unpopular church positions like its op- set up a committee to direct council activities position to artificial birth control. At the same during the nine-month recess. Subsequent ses- time, he pushed Catholic social teaching into sions — the final one ended in December 1965 relatively new areas such as bioethics, inter- — produced documents on the role of bishops, national economics, racism and ecology. priestly formation, religious life, Christian edu- In his later years, the pope moved with dif- cation, the laity and interreligious dialogue. ficulty, tired easily and was less expressive, He produced a number of historic encycli- all symptoms of the nervous system disorder cals, including “Mater et Magistra” on Chris- of Parkinson’s disease. Yet he pushed himself tian social doctrine and “Pacem in Terris,” is- to the limits of his physical capabilities, con- sued in 1963 at the height of the Cold War, on vinced that such suffering was itself a form of the need for global peace and justice. spiritual leadership. He established the Pontifical Commission He led the church through a heavy program for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law, of soul-searching events during the Great Ju- which oversaw the updating of the general law bilee of the Year 2000, fulfilling a dream of of the church after the Second Vatican Council, his pontificate. His long-awaited pilgrimage culminating in publication of the new code in to the Holy Land that year took him to the 1983. roots of the faith and dramatically illustrated Before he was elected pope, he served as a the church’s improved relations with Jews. He Vatican diplomat. His work in Bulgaria and Tur- also presided over an unprecedented public key put the future pope in close contact with CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano apology for the sins of Christians during dark- many Christians who were not in full commu- Pope John Paul II is pictured during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Pope John Paul II walks down a gravel path in an undated photo by Vatican pho- er chapters of church history, such as the In- nion with the and inspired him in 1980. He will be canonized April 27 with Blessed John XXIII. tographer Arturo Mari. quisition and the Crusades. to dedicate so much effort as pope to try to His social justice , including recover the unity lost over the centuries. It was his landmark document, the apostolic letter Blessed John who, as pope in 1960, created the “Novo Millennio Ineunte” (“At the Beginning Vatican’s office for promoting Christian unity. of the New Millennium”), made a huge im- With his humility, gentleness and active pact, addressing the moral dimensions of hu- courage, he reached out like the Good Shep- man labor, the widening gap between rich and herd to the marginalized and the world, visit- poor and the shortcomings of the free-market ing the imprisoned and the sick, and welcom- system. He called for a “new sense of mis- ing people from every nation and faith. sion’’ to bring Gospel values into every area He visited many parishes in Rome, especial- of social and economic life. At the pope’s re- ly in the city’s growing suburbs. His contact CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo quest, the Vatican published an exhaustive with the people and his open display of person- Blessed John XXIII is pictured in the Vatican Gardens with the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in the background in this undated photo. compendium of social teachings in 2004. al warmth, sensitivity and fatherly kindness Blessed John, who convened the Second Vatican Council, will be canonized along with Blessed John Paul II April 27 at the Vatican. The pope approved a universal catechism earned him the nickname, “the Good Pope.” as one remedy for doctrinal ambiguity. He Blessed John brought a humble yet char- also pushed church positions further into ismatic personal style to papacy. He placed the public forum. In the 1990s, he urged the great importance on his modest upbringing world’s bishops to step up their fight against in a village about 25 miles northeast of Milan, abortion and euthanasia, saying the practices saying: “I come from the country, from pover- amounted to a modern-day “slaughter of the ty” that he said was “happy and blessed pover- innocents.” His sharpened critique of these ty — not cursed, not endured.” and other “anti-family” policies helped make Born in Sotto il Monte, Italy, in 1881, Angelo him Time magazine’s choice for “Man of the Giuseppe Roncalli was one of 13 children in a Year” in 1994. family of sharecroppers. He entered the mi- The pope was a cautious ecumenist, in- nor seminary at the age of 11 and was sent to sisting that real differences between religions Rome to study at the age of 19. and churches not be covered up. Yet he made He was ordained to the priesthood in 1904 several dramatic gestures, including: launch- and, after several years as secretary to the ing a Catholic-Orthodox theological dialogue bishop of Bergamo, was called to the Vatican. in 1979; visiting a Rome synagogue in 1986; In 1925, he began serving as a Vatican diplo- hosting world religious leaders at a “prayer mat, first posted to Bulgaria, then to Greece summit” for peace in 1986; and traveling to and Turkey and, finally, to France. He was Damascus, Syria, in 2001, where he became named a cardinal and patriarch of Venice in the first pontiff to visit a mosque. 1953. To his own flock, he brought continual re- After more than five years as patriarch of minders that prayer and the sacraments were Venice, then-Cardinal Roncalli was elected crucial to being a good Christian. He held up pope on Oct. 28, 1958. Pope John Paul II kisses a rain-soaked tarmac as Mary as a model of holiness for the whole He died of cancer on June 3, 1963. CNS photo he arrives to Jakarta, Indonesia, on a pastoral church, updated the rosary with five new Blessed John was beatified in 2000, by Pope John XXIII signs his “Peace on Earth” (“Pacem CNS photo/courtesy of Archbishop Loris Capovilla trip in 1989. His 104 trips outside Italy made him “Mysteries of Light” and named more than Blessed John Paul II, with whom he will be can- in Terris”) at the Vatican in 1963. Considered a highlight in Cath- Archbishop Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the future Pope John by far the most widely traveled pope in history. 450 new saints — more than all his predeces- onized April 27. olic social teaching, the encyclical addresses universal rights XXIII, is pictured in 1926, the year after he was ordained to CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano sors combined. and relations between states. the episcopacy. 10 Blessed John Paul II theleaven.com | april 18, 2014

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1941: His father dies. Don’t miss the Were you married in 1964? 1942: Enters secret semi- nary in Krakow. RUNNIN’ REVS Archdiocesan 50th Wedding 1945: World War II ends; he resumes studies at Jagello- Games nian University. Priests vs. Youth Anniversary Celebration 1946: Nov. 1, is ordained priest. Cathedral of St. Peter April 28 • 7 p.m. 1958: Sept. 28, ordained Hayden High School June 1, 2014, 2:30 pm auxiliary bishop of Krakow. CNS photo/Arturo Mari, L’Osservatore Romano • Exciting Action Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann invites couples celebrating their Pope John Paul II, in a black ski jacket and hat, prays with a group of skiers before heading down a slope in Italy in 1984. The pontiff, who had enjoyed skiing in 1962: Goes to Rome for • Fun for everyone 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2014 to a Golden Anniversary Mass his native Poland, was able to slip away to ski only a few times while serving as pope. first session of SecondV at- • Donations benefit seminarians in their honor with reception following ican Council. kckvocations.com To receive your invitation from Archbishop Naumann, 1963: Is named archbishop please call the Marriage & Family Life Office at 913-647-0345 Many of today’s papal ‘traditions’ were of Krakow Dec. 30. 1964: Is installed as arch- bishop of Krakow. Blessed John Paul’s innovations Concrete Work 1967: June 28, is made car- Any type of repair and new work By Cindy Wooden whom he beatified in 1993 and Families every three years. church’s calendar. Surprising- dinal. Driveways, Walks, Patios Catholic News Service canonized in 2000. But welcoming hundreds of ly for many people, St. Peter’s Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Presiding over the first uni- thousands of young people Square didn’t have a Christmas 1978: Oct. 16, is elected Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 ATICAN CITY versal observance of Divine to the Vatican for a special tree or Nativity scene until 264th pope. (CNS) — The Mercy Sunday in 2001, Pope Palm Sunday celebration in 1982. Even after the College of first anniversary John Paul quoted from his 1984, Pope John Paul launched Cardinals asked him to leave 1979: Makes the first of of Pope Francis’ 1980 encyclical “Dives in Mi- what has become the biggest Krakow, Poland, and lead the 104 trips abroad as pope. election brought sericordia” (“Rich in Mercy”): international gathering on universal church, he contin- Vstories highlighting the unique The cross and resurrection of the church’s calendar: World ued to keep Polish Christmas 1981: May 13, is shot, se- style he has brought to the pa- Christ speak and never cease Youth Day. traditions; for years, he would verely wounded. pacy. Maybe people have for- “to speak of God the Father, Explaining to the Roman invite fellow Poles to the Vati- gotten how much of what pass- who is absolutely faithful to his Curia the importance of World can on Christmas Eve to break 1989: Is widely seen as key es today for papal “tradition” eternal love for man. . . . Believ- Youth Day and youth minis- “oplatek” (a Christmas wafer) figure in collapse of com- was actually an innovation of ing in this love means believing try in general, Pope John Paul with him and to sing Polish munism in Eastern Europe. Pope John Paul II. in mercy.” said: “All young people must carols. He had been pope for Frequent parish visits? Meeting in March with sense that the church is ac- four years when he asked the 1990: Establishes diplo- Check. Joking with and leading priests from the Diocese of companying them, therefore Vatican governor’s office to put matic relations with Soviet a big crowd in a chant? Check. Rome, Pope Francis said one the whole church in union with some Christmas decorations in Union. Sneaking out of the Vatican? of the greatest inspirations of the successor of Peter increas- the square under his window, 1992: Issues official Cat- Wait, that was Blessed John thus a new tradition was born. echism of the Catholic Paul who’d head out to go ski- Some of Pope John Paul’s in- Church. ing or hiking. Pope Francis cat- “If there’s anything Pope John Paul II novations had a lot to do with egorically denied in February loved more than following traditions, the fact that he was a very out- 1993: Writes first papal en- that he had ever sneaked out of doorsy, fit 58-year-old when cyclical on nature of moral the Vatican. elected to the See of Peter in theology. As John Thavis, the former it was inventing new ones.” 1978. He liked to ski and walk Rome bureau chief of Catho- in the mountains and, appar- 1994: Named Time maga- lic News Service once wrote: Pope John Paul was his intu- ingly must be committed, on a ently, didn’t think that should zine’s “Man of the Year.” “If there’s anything Pope John ition that “this was a time for worldwide level, to the good change. As he grew older and Paul II loved more than follow- mercy.” of youth, their worries and weaker from Parkinson’s, the 1998: Historic Cuba visit is ing traditions, it was inventing “It is a gift he gave us, but concerns and their openness physical activity diminished, 81st trip abroad. new ones.” one that came from above,” and hopes.” At the end of the but he and a few aides never The calendar of Pope Fran- Pope Francis said. “It is up to U.N.-declared International stopped slipping out of the Vat- 2000: Makes historic visit cis and of the universal church us as ministers of the church Year of Youth in 1985, he said ican on the occasional Tuesday to Holy Land. is filled with annual appoint- to keep this message alive, es- young people were hoping for for a drive to the mountains ments established by Pope pecially in our preaching and change in society and in the and a sack lunch al fresco. 2003: Beatifies Mother Te- John Paul, who is scheduled to gestures, in signs and pastoral world; the church, which looks But he didn’t just head for resa of Kolkata. become St. John Paul April 27. choices — for example, in de- to youths with “hope and love,” the hills. Pope John Paul made The day of the canonization ciding to give priority to the must help young people realize the nine international trips tak- 2004: Opens Year of the is Divine Mercy Sunday — an sacrament of reconciliation that change by communicat- en by Pope Paul VI seem like a Eucharist. observance Pope John Paul and, at the same time, to works ing the Gospel truths to them, trifle; Pope John Paul took his 2005: Dies April 2. decided in 2000 to put on the of mercy.” supporting them as they seek message on the road, visiting church’s universal calendar the Pope John Paul also insti- God’s plan for their lives and 129 countries — several repeat- 2011: May 1, beatified by Sunday after Easter. The Polish tuted the annual Feb. 2 World educating them in living their edly — on 104 trips and logging Pope Benedict XVI. pope was a longtime devotee Day of Consecrated Life, faith. more than 700,000 miles in a of the Divine Mercy devo- the Feb. 11 World Day of the Of course, Pope John Paul papacy that lasted more than tions of St. Faustina Kowalksa, Sick and a World Meeting of left a mark on more than the 27 years. 12 classifieds theleaven.com | APRIL 18, 2014 April 18, 2014 | theleaven.com calendar 13

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Our Lady of A Mass with prayers for healing, Transported to Paolasburg” on April 26 at April 27 at 5 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, The Ladies of Queen of the Holy Coordinator of youth ministry - St. Mary and St. Henry CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Organize, fix, assemble, there is new work or warranty work, please don’t hesitate to Lourdes, St. Bernadette, healing baths, St. John Vianney, St. sponsored by archdiocesan charis- the Miami County Fairgrounds. There will be 25th and Wanamaker, Topeka. A reception Rosary, 7023 W. 71st St., Over- Catholic Churches (2,200 families) in Marshalltown, Iowa, install! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional organizer and call. 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Vis- toral staff and parishioners in promoting Gospel values and *Commercial & residential For sale - First Communion dresses and matching veils for a.m. - 6 p.m., and on April 25 from 7 a.m. - 4 or to purchase tickets, visit the website at: the United States. On April 27, after a paid it with the Ursuline Sisters from Kansas mutuality in mission and ministry. Desired qualifications: Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns - Kan- * Lawn renovation *Mowing 18” dolls such as American Girl. Handmade. Also available: p.m. in the lower level atrium of the medical www.knockoutbout.com. tour of the museum that includes the Pope and Kentucky, share great food, fun and theological and religious studies, a master’s degree or sas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, Licensed Clinical Profes- * Clean-up and hauling sleeping bags/PJs, skater skirts, skinny jeans, shoes, acces- center, 1100 Carondelet Dr., Kansas City, Mo. John Paul II exhibit, complimentary refresh- hospitality. 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Scripture Readings mark my words simply stewardship THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

April 20 Easter Sunday of the Thank the Lord for his gifts by giving gifts on your own Resurrection of the lord Keep in touch this Easter season Acts 10: 34a, 37-43 y daugh- you need and plenty left over works of mercy. • Bear wrongs patiently Ps 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23 ant to hear Jesus did not shrink from material donation, or even a to share with others” (2 Cor • Forgive all injuries Col 3: 1-4 a touching this menial task. Afterwards, laugh. The important thing ters gave 9:8). The Corporal Works of • Pray for the living and Jn 20: 1-9 story? he instructed his disciples to is not so much what we do, up a Stewards of God’s many Mercy: the dead During a do as he had just done. Jesus but that we take the time to gifts know in their hearts • Feed the hungry April 21 M Wrecent conflict in the Middle knew how healing touch be in touch with the people day on a beautiful that God’s generosity can • Give drink to the thirsty Throughout Lent, we Monday within the octave of Easter East, a missionary watched could be — not just to the around us. never be equaled. The Lord • Clothe the naked focused our attention on our Acts 2: 14, 22-23 spring weekend Ps 16: 1-2a, 5, 7-11 a shepherd caring for his body, but also to the soul. I’ll close with this story. A Lesle knop provides for all of our needs • Shelter the homeless prayer life, our fasting and our Mt 28: 8-15 flock near an area where Father What an example we parish was operating in the during Lent to help so that we can spend time • Visit the sick almsgiving. Now it’s Easter guns are fired. Every time have in Pope Francis. Not red. The concerned pastor Lesle Knop is the executive director growing in godliness. The • Visit the imprisoned and time to refresh. Renew. April 22 the shots rang out, the sheep Mark Goldasich a week goes by without asked folks to please be clean out a closet that had of the archdiocesan office of stew- world values things. Heaven • Bury the dead Recycle! We have been bless- TUESDAY within the octave of Easter accumulated the treasures of ardship and development. You can scattered in fright. The Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of pictures of him kissing a more generous. As an incen- values our character. ed with our Catholic faith. Acts 2: 36-41 their high school and college email her at: [email protected]. shepherd would then touch Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He baby, posing with pilgrims tive, he said that the person God gives generously to The Spiritual Works of Let’s share it with others. Ps 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22 each of them with his staff for “,” or caressing the who donated the most mon- years. This poor closet was Jn 20: 11-18 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. us so that we will, in turn, Mercy: God provides everything and speak calmly to them, faces of those suffering from ey could choose three songs so packed with prom dresses, The girls filled seven huge give to others. I think he’s • Admonish the sinner we need, including the ability April 23 and the sheep would settle various physical illnesses. for the following Sunday. sweaters, coats, school uni- bags with good clothing and calling us to give more than • Instruct the ignorant to perform the corporal and WEDNESDAY within the octave of down because they trusted raising her to life, sticking Pope Francis takes seriously When the collection was forms, team T-shirts, grad- items to share with others as cast-off clothing, though. (This and the next work are spiritual works of mercy. Easter the shepherd. When anoth- his fingers in the ears of the command of Jesus to go brought forward, the pastor uation gowns and wedding I happily rocked a grandbaby How about compassion? extremely pertinent cate- These works of mercy illus- Acts 3: 1-10 er shot sounded, the same a deaf man to open them, out and touch the lives of was astounded to see a $500 dresses that the rods were and watched, listened, laughed, Let’s give mercy and tender- gories today, when so many trate the intangible ways that Ps 105: 1-4, 6-9 routine happened. Each and gathering little children others with compassion, no bill in the basket. He was drooping. and remembered. As I rocked, ness, visit the sick, feed the people are confused by what we show charity to others. Lk 24: 13-35 time, the sheep needed the around him. What a comfort matter who they are. so excited that he asked, Piled on the shelves were my faith grew. The Lord’s hungry and perform the cor- the church teaches on contra- Are they hidden away in a April 24 shepherd to orient them that touch of Jesus had to And that is Jesus’ call to right at Mass, who made the boxes of trinkets, stuffed toys, goodness was everywhere. poral works of mercy. How ception, abortion, homosexu- closet of our own making? THURSDAY within the octave of again and to reassure them have been. The attention us, especially through the donation. and photo albums filled with “God will generously pro- about forgiveness? Let’s give ality, etc.) Easter is a good time to dust Easter that they were safe. that Jesus paid to those who seven weeks of this Easter A very quiet, saintly, memories of good friends vide all you need. Then you a listening ear, a kind word • Counsel the doubtful them off and put them to Acts 3: 11-26 The missionary observed, were often on the edges of season. The good news of elderly lady in the back of and happy times. will always have everything and perform the spiritual • Comfort the sorrowful better use. Ps 8: 2ab, 5-9 “We are like those sheep. society had to have touched the Resurrection, the new church slowly raised her Lk 24: 35-48 When we are frightened, their hearts as well. life that Jesus has won for hand. She was invited down April 25 our Shepherd reaches out Perhaps one of the most us, is something that we to the altar. The pastor vocations corner Acts 4: 1-12 and touches us with his moving touches of Jesus is are called to share with commended her generosity Ps 118: 1-2, 4, 22-27a staff, speaking words of one that we just celebrated others. Each day of the and asked her to please pick Jn 21: 1-14 calm and comfort.” (Adapt- on Holy Thursday evening: Easter season, make a point out three hymns for the next ed from “1001 Illustrations the washing of the disciples’ to touch the life of some- Sunday. The sign you’ve chosen well is internal peace April 26 That Connect,” by Craig feet. Unlike the feet that one — a family member, a The lady’s eyes bright- saturday within the octave of Brian Larson and Phyllis priests today wash at the neighbor, someone who is ened as she looked over out efore I en- track. As my favorite ride at about coasters like the Spin- ride, we are confident that Easter the park, it has just enough ning Dragon. I think expe- we are on the right path. A acts 4: 13-21 Ten Elshof, eds.) celebration — feet that have poor, a fellow parishioner, a the congregation. Pointing tered the Ps 118: 1, 14-15b, 16-21 Never underestimate the been carefully prewashed by stranger, an elderly person, to three of the most hand- thrills without sidelining my riences on these rides give priest, religious, or married Mk 16: 9-15 power of touch. The Gos- the individuals themselves a hospital patient, or one some men in church, she seminary, I stomach for three hours. us insight into the discern- person who has discerned pels are filled with stories at home before Mass — the who is mourning. It can be said, “Father, I’ll take him, B While on the ride, you ment process. When we are well, both his or her voca- April 27 of Jesus touching a leper, feet that Jesus touched were as simple as an encouraging him, and him!” worked for an en- get turned in one direction discerning our vocations, or tion and with whom to live SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER smearing clay on a blind no doubt sweaty, “fragrant,” word or a prayer, a greeting In this Easter season, may and then the other. Some- when we are doing any sort it, can survive the highs and (OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) gineering firm as a man’s eyes, grasping the calloused, dusty and proba- card, some flowers, a visit the Lord touch your funny times you are slowly rising. of discernment, we may ask the lows, twists and turns of Acts 2: 42-47 father Scott Sometimes you are falling how we are to know that we life, because they have the Ps 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24 hand of a dead little girl and bly scarred or scabbed. But or phone call, a monetary or bone as well! structural engineer. 1 Pt 1: 3-9 Wallisch quickly. Whether you enjoy have discerned well. What is underlying, fulfilling peace The highlights of my all the twists and turns or God’s will for us? What sign from God that assures them Jn 20: 19-31 four years in the practice Father Scott Wallisch is the archdiocesan vocations director. not, though, you are always should we be seeking? they are on the right path. April 28 were projects at Worlds of confident that you will make Well, the sign is usual- So I encourage you to Peter Chanel, priest, martyr; In the beginning Fun, the amusement park You can email him at: frscott@ archkck.org it back to the queue house. ly not external. Instead, it be not afraid of the amuse- Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest in Kansas City, Mo. I had You know you can trust the is an internal peace. God ment park of life, but I also Acts 4: 23-31 the joy of designing the ride and its path, especial- speaks to us with peace, encourage you to do good Ps 2: 1-9 foundations for a few rides, and horizontal loops. The Jn 3: 1-8 When exactly did Jesus rise from the dead? ly now that you know the a peace that brings confi- discernment before you including the Spinning car, which carries up to four ride’s foundation designer dence that we are on the choose your ride. If God has hen we and be killed, and on the calculating time was differ- Dragon. This roller coaster April 29 passengers, is mounted on (ignoring the fact that he right path. It is a peace that designed the foundations promise to third day be raised” (Mt ent than how we do it now. Catherine of Siena, virgin, consists of a steel track with an axle and is free to rotate, left the profession). is so deep and foundational and the path, you will al- do something 16:21). Jesus repeats that pre- A day began at sundown doctor of the church two rails that guide a car based on the distribution of When I give presenta- that, no matter how much ways find peace, even if you in a couple diction twice in Matthew’s and ran to the next sun- Acts 4: 32-37 on a short, but eventful ride weight and the forces gener- tions on vocations to young our emotions may feel like sometimes lose your lunch. Ps 93: 1-2, 5 Wof days, we do not always Gospel, and it also occurs down. So, from Holy Thurs- that includes climbs, drops, ated by movement along the men and women, I often talk they are on a roller coaster Jn 3: 7b-15 mean an exact period of in the Gospels of Mark and day evening till Good Friday 48 hours. Instead, we often Luke. evening constituted one day. April 30 mean “soon, in a short peri- But when exactly did Je- From Good Friday evening Pius V, pope Father Mike Stubbs Church and State Acts 5: 17-26 od of time.” sus rise? Was it on the third to Holy Saturday evening In the Bible, the expres- Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of day? constituted a second day. Ps 34: 2-9 Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and Jn 3: 16-21 sion “on the third day” None of the four Gospels And from Holy Saturday carried a similar weight. It has a degree in Scripture from Harvard describe the resurrection evening until Easter Sunday University. May 1 meant, “after a short period of Jesus. Instead, they have evening constituted a third We are living in the age of the smear Joseph the Worker of time, soon.” That could the women visit the tomb of day. That means that if Jesus t is a common scribing anyone who be- Recently, it was brought president will fully embrace Acts 5: 27-33 end up being 72 hours. But reading on Palm Sunday: Jesus, which is empty. That rose from the dead during Ps 34: 2, 9, 17-20 lieves that children deserve to light that Mozilla CEO same-sex marriage. Irony of Jn 3: 31-36 it didn’t always work out “You who would destroy visit takes place early in the the night between Holy parlor game for a mother and a father). Brendan Eich had made a ironies, Barack Obama circa that way. the temple and rebuild it in morning, while it was still Saturday and Easter Sunday, political junkies In the summer of 2012, contribution of $1000 to the 2008 would be far too con- May 2 The Scriptures speak of three days” (Mt 27:49). Ear- dark, according to Chapter it happened on the third day. I after the president of 2008 campaign to pass a servative on social issues to Athanasius, bishop, doctor of the church Jesus rising from the dead lier, when Jesus predicted 20, Verse 1, of the Gospel of Incidentally, the practice to debate whether Chick-fil-A made comments state constitutional amend- win his party’s nomination Acts 5: 34-42 “on the third day.” We find his death and resurrection, John. That means that Jesus of a Saturday evening Mass in support of traditional ment in California defin- in 2016. The fate of religious Ps 27: 1, 4, 13-14 there ever really was a that expression in Easter he had also used that same presumably rose from the counting as a Sunday Mass marriage, high profile poli- ing marriage as between freedom legislation recently Jn 6: 1-15 golden age of American Michael Sunday’s first reading, Acts phrase: “From that time dead sometime during the reflects this traditional Jew- political discourse, when ticians in Boston, , one man and one woman. considered by the Kansas May 3 10:34a, 37-43. That echoes Jesus began to show his night. But does that place ish way of calculating time. orations of great eloquence schuttloffel Pittsburgh, and elsewhere Uproar ensued, and within Legislature suggests that philip and james, apostles the charge leveled against disciples that he must go to the Resurrection on the According to this approach, suggested that they might mere days he was no longer the GOP may well be on the and persuasive power would Michael Schuttloffel is the 1 Cor 15: 1-8 Jesus by the passers-by as he Jerusalem and suffer many third day? Sunday has already begun take steps to keep Chick- CEO. road to capitulation as well. issue forth from the mouths executive director of the Ps 19: 2-5 hung upon the cross, which things from the elders and We should remember that with Saturday evening. of illustrious statesmen and fil-A out of their cities. That this happened so With each passing min- Jn 14: 6-14 Kansas Catholic Conference. we heard in the Passion chief priests and scribes, the traditional Jewish way of wash over a rapt citizenry. This is a doubly ominous rapidly is evocative of how ute, the debate becomes less What is not commonly ar- development for religious quickly the ground has about whether we will have gued is that we live in such Cuomo was heard on local Americans who see in the shifted on this issue. As a same-sex marriage in this death and death on the cross” in order to serve humanity, that I AM,” the Son of God, obeying God’s will. “Christi- an age. For good reason: We radio talking about “extreme mother-father-child family candidate in 2008, then Sen. country, and more about Pope francis the pope said. In his homily April 8 during an early morn- anity doesn’t exist without the cross and a cross doesn’t do not. conservatives” who “have unit the very building block Obama opposed same-sex what will be done with Christianity isn’t a philosophy or guide to survival, ing Mass in the chapel of the , exist without Jesus Christ,” the pope said, according to We live in an age satisfied no place in the state of New of society. Not only are they marriage, a view now held those who do not approve. good behavior and peace. It’s a relationship with a real Pope Francis focused on the day’s reading from the Gos- a report by Vatican Radio. The cross, however, “isn’t an that it is easier to delegit- York.” Cuomo, who calls losing battles in the legis- to be so repugnant that one Opposition to same-sex person who died on the cross for our sins, Pope Francis pel of John (8:21-30), in which Jesus tells the Pharisees ornament” that is just placed in churches and on altars, imize opponents than to himself a Catholic, counted latures and courts over the who espouses it is not even marriage is not in danger of said. “Christianity can’t be understood without under- and the Jews that those who belong to this world and do and “it’s not a symbol” of identification, he said. engage their ideas. We live “right to life” and “anti-gay” definition of marriage, but fit to run a Web browser. becoming a minority view. standing this deep humiliation of the Son of God, who not believe in him “will die in your sins.” Jesus tells them, — CNS in the age of the smear. people among the ranks of culturally their position is It is a metaphysical It is in danger of becoming abased himself, becoming a servant to the point of his “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize In January of this year, undesirables (presumably rapidly becoming illegiti- certainty that in two years, intolerable. New York Gov. Mario anti-gay is his way of de- mate. the Democratic nominee for 16 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | april 18, 2014 These quilters are sew talented Gardner group combines talent and fellowship

By Jill Ragar Esfeld [email protected]

ARDNER — Divine Mercy parishioner Mackey was in a quandary; the last thing she wanted to do was ruin a priest’s Gvestment. But that was the possibility she faced as she helped her daughter, Karen Hol- land, sew a vestment for her pastor, Fa- ther Larry Albertson Saint Anne’s of Queen of the Holy Quilt Group Rosary The Quilt Group Parish in meets every Wednes- Wea. day at 10 a.m. New “We got members are always to the point welcome. You don’t where it have to be a member was kind of Divine Mercy to of com- join. A desire to learn plicated,” is the only require- said Mack- ment. The group also ey. “And welcomes donations I didn’t of fabric and quilting know how supplies. to help For more informa- her.” tion, contact Shirley It was Kissell (913) 856- a critical 8675. issue. Af- ter all, this Leaven photo by Jill Ragar Esfeld particular A talented seamstress and knitter, Helen Graettinger is also known for her antique Singer sewing machine that’s light and easy to carry to the quilting sewing project would be on display in group’s weekly meetings. front of a great many people. “What should I do?” Holland asked her mother. they have so much talent that they getting together and socializing.” quilts, knowing well how much they Mackey thought for a moment, and share with everyone.” The group always meets during the will mean to recipients. She received then came up with the perfect solution. “I think it keeps her young,” her day on Wednesday but tries to vary one a year ago after suffering a heart “I know these ladies over in Gard- daughter agreed. the agenda from week to week. For in- attack. ner,” she said. The reasons members belong to the stance, the first Wednesday is usually a “I know what it did for me when I group are as varied at the projects they demonstration or learning project of- realized all the people who signed that do. ten led by professional quilting teacher card were praying for me,” she said. Skills to share A seasoned quilter, Barbara Law- and member Marge Meyer. “It’s very comforting. rence joined to make quilts for her kids Another Wednesday is reserved for “Every time I put it on, I feel like the The “ladies” Mackey referred to are and grandkids. a monthly meeting. Holy Spirit is there hugging me.” members of Saint Anne’s Quilt Group Ascension parishioner Mary Greve “We set goals for the year — what In conjunction with Church of the — but don’t let the name fool you. joined for the social interaction . . . and we want to accomplish,” said Kissell. Ascension Parish in Overland Park, the They do much more than quilting. has learned how to quilt along the way. Sometimes, the group goes on the group makes pillow-case dresses to be As a matter of fact, if you walk into road to find inspiration. sent to children in Haiti. the Divine Mercy Parish center on any “We go on road trips and we have And, of course, the group’s contri- Wednesday, you will be overwhelmed Everyone welcome a blast,” said Joyce Schranz. “These la- butions to Divine Mercy’s annual Oc- by the whirlwind of activity there. dies are great.” toberfest are certain to help with fund- The sound of laughter and female Shirley Kissell started the group No matter what the plan, each meet- raising. chatter makes the constant drone of seven years ago. ing begins and ends with prayer. With fabric left over from projects or sewing machines barely audible as “There were several of us that start- “It’s in the giving that you get the not usable for quilts, the group makes these talented women work on a vari- ed,” she said. “We still have some core joy,” said Kissell. “I think God has pillows for local intensive-care-unit ety of projects — from quilts to bap- members and several new members.” blessed us because I think the group patients. tismal clothes to pillows to pillow-case The group is always open to new has increased everybody’s faith here. Kissell has a nurse friend who re- dresses. members. “This group is called to share.” quested the pillows. If you have any sewing, knitting, “You don’t have to know how to “If she can give someone a pillow to crocheting, embroidery or crafting quilt,” said Greve. “You just have to prop up their leg or put behind their problem, there’s a good chance some- have the desire to do it.” Called to give neck, it helps them not need so much one in the group can solve it. “It’s very, very friendly,” added Bet- pain medication,” she explained. And if you have a personal problem, ty Scherer. “Congeniality and fellow- Members not only share knowl- Members are constantly working on they can probably solve that, too. ship — we come and visit and talk and edge with one another and the process personal projects, too — and any chal- “I’m not a member of the group,” share and help each other.” of crafting the items together — they lenge encountered is bound to be re- said Holland. “My mom just brought And nobody expects perfection. share almost everything they make. solved by someone. me over and they all accepted me — As a testament to that, member Jocita Divine Mercy baptismal clothes are And then, of course, there are Father and the challenge, too.” Palmer, who doesn’t always finish proj- embroidered by one member, serged Albertson’s vestments. Holland has been visiting the quilt- ects, wrote her personal slogan on the by another and edged with lace by a “I love to see Father celebrating ing group for help with Father Albert- group’s ironing board. third; then they’re blessed and given to Mass,” said Holland. “I feel like I’m son’s vestments ever since. “To quilt is human,” it says. “To fin- families. part of it. Her mother, who has belonged to ish is divine!” A favorite project among all the “So when he comes to me wanting a the group for several years, gets emo- Father Joseph Cramer has been the members is their prayer quilts given to vestment redone, I don’t say no — even tional when she talks about how much pastor of Divine Mercy since the group people who are suffering a hardship. if it’s difficult or I think I can’t do it. she values the fellowship she finds began and is one of its biggest support- Each quilt has a pocket that contains “I say I will. there. ers. a prayer card personally signed by all “And then I come to the quilt group “I don’t know what I’d do without “Father Joe is very kind,” said Kis- the members. at Divine Mercy.” it,” she said. “It gives me family. And sell. “He loved the idea of women Barbara Keiter works on the prayer