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r meetings with n addition to meeting with our Holy Also, we need to better get the word out Father, my recent ad limina visit to about all of the seven sacraments and the included meeting with COME, AND how they touch the important moments the heads of various offices of the of Christian life. We recently gathered IRoman Curia, who shared their priori- YOU WILL SEE the data on sacramental participation in ties and offered me an opportunity to past 20 years in the Church in Southern , 1998-2018. A portion of those r report on what is happening in the Bp. Edward M. Rice Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in findings are listed in the table found on these various areas. I share these sum- p. 2. mations as many of these observations anyone. If you haven’t already done so, Finally, Cardinal Farrell spoke of will be the basis of much of our pastoral please check out p. 16 of this edition of the importance of spending time with concern moving . Many of these The Mirror for information on how to youth, especially what we would call discussions took place within the con- sign up for these learning tracks. I did so “middle school,” and how to bring text of the 25th anniversary of Pope St. myself just this week. them into an encounter with Christ. John Paul II’s “Evangelium Vitae,” “The Regarding marriage preparation We address this in various ways. For Gospel of Life”: and enrichment: more and more, the example, the age for celebrating the Sac- Church must have increased emphasis rament of Confirmation was changed Dicastery for Laity and Family Life on strengthening family life and pasto- on Jan. 28, 2018. are invited to Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell ral programs to enhance the sacrament consult with their ministry staff and Cardinal Farrell spoke of the of marriage and to understand its sacra- discern which grade levels are to be importance of training and forming mental nature. Similar to other dioceses, prepared and Confirmed, 7th, 8th, or members of the laity, especially teach- we are experiencing a sacramental de- 9th. This lowering of the age of Con- ers. He emphasized that this formation cline with regard to marriage, as many firmation in the diocese is to provide a must begin at the beginning because choose a “trendy destination wedding,” guide for the Church’s pastoral mission we are no longer living in the Christian rather than a sacramental wedding in in contemporary society. Similarly, we One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Sharing Jesus East to West: One Church, world. We can no longer assume that the Church. Again, we have to go back have introduced a Middle School track people have a deep knowledge of the to the beginning and treat marriage as to our annual Diocesan Youth Confer- MISSOURI GIRARDEAU, OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE DIOCESE faith and thus the importance of ongo- a sort of catechumenate and introduce ence (DYC), for grades 9th-12th, held ing formation. people to the faith and accompany each March in West Plains, MO. Now To this I immediately thought of couples to grow in their understanding in its 27th year, the DYC will have the the enormous gift from the Missouri of the sacrament(s). second annual IGNITE, Sat., March 28, Knights of Columbus that the diocese In southern Missouri, I would like a one-day retreat dedicated to youth in has realized: From its Religious Informa- to invite married couples to prayerfully 7th and 8th grade with its own youth tion Bureau, the Knights are offering consider sharing their experience of the conference. By the way: Registration is sponsorship of FREE Online formation sacrament as a Marriage Preparation open to these conferences until March 6 for anyone in the diocese, through the Couple, those that are willing to walk and can be processed through the dioc- Catechetical Institute at Franciscan Uni- with our engaged couples in talking esan Website: www.dioscg.org.

The Mir The versity. This enrichment opportunity is about the gifts of a sacramental marriage available to parents, students, catechists, and its fruits in family life and society. See Ad limina / 2 Vol. LV, No. 21 No. LV, Vol.

‘AD LIMINA APOSTOLORUM’ (‘TO THE THRESHOLD OF THE APOSTLES’)—A visit that each bishop is regularly required to make to , where he meets personally with the pope and with various officials of the Roman Curia. The visit origi- nated in pilgrimages made by of the Roman province to the threshold of the tombs of the two great apostles: Peter and Paul, for their veneration. Six months prior to his ad limina visit, the diocesan bishop submits to the Holy See a report on the state of the diocese. Episcopal Region IX includes (arch)bishops in , Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, and they made their ad limina visit Jan. 12-18, 2020. Pictured were: The Most Rev. Gerald Vincke, Diocese of Salina/KS; The Most The next issue of The Mirror Rev. George J. Lucas, Archdiocese of Omaha/NE; The Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann, Archdiocese of Kansas City/KS; The will be Feb. 21, 2020. Most Rev. Edward M. Rice, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau/MO; The Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, , Experiencing delayed USPS Archdiocese of St. Louis/MO; The Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson, Archdiocese of St. Louis/MO; The Most Rev. , delivery? Sign up to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email Diocese of Davenport/IA; The Most Rev. William M. Joensen, Diocese of Des Moines/IA; The Most Rev. Richard Pates, retired, in digital format: Contact Angie Diocese of Des Moines/IA; The Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme, Diocese of Wichita/KS; The Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, Diocese Toben at (417) 866-0841, or of Jefferson City/MO; The Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt, Diocese of Grand Island/NE; and The Most Rev. James V. Johnston, Email: [email protected]. Jr., Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph/MO. (Photo courtesy of Vatican Media) 2 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS February 7, 2020

At-a-glance: Bishop: Ad Limina 20 years of incremental change From Page 1 family member or close friend who Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau identifies as LGBTQ. We need to ap- Congregation for the Doctrine proach these issues pastorally, but also of the Faith from a Scriptural anthropology, and 1998 2018 Difference % Change Cardinal Luis Ferrer we cannot presume that young people Two issues were addressed. First, agree with the Church’s view of the Total Baptisms 1,231 852 -379 -30.79% the process of handling sexual abuse human person. Nor can we expect Total Marriages 462 246 -216 -46.75% cases. Among other issues, sexual abuse them to understand natural law. The cases reflect a “crisis” in the “sacra- challenge is to get them to understand Total Validations 171 76 -95 -55.56% mental nature of the priesthood.” To that their attractions or behaviors are counter that, there must be broader not the same thing as their identity. Confirmations 904 807 -97 -10.73% awareness of abuse and education We must be caring with people deal- on its symptoms and procedures in ing with these issues and education is Registered Households 23,846 23,226 -620 -2.60% addressing allegations. Transparency key, and cannot be taken for granted. and accountability will lead to heal- A resource example would be perhaps Total Catholic Population 55,742 63,167 7,425 13.32% ing. There have been three new a deliberate catechesis on Pope St. John members brought in to the Congrega- Paul II’s beautiful work, “Theology of tion, which will hopefully speed up the the Body.” processing of abuse cases more quickly. The second issue is the relation- and follow the appropriate canonical With awareness and a commitment Papal ship of the Church with China. The procedures, which must be obeyed. to the end of abuse, there has been an Cardinal Pietro Perolin goal of our dealings with China is to increase in the of cases with Archbishop Joseph Naumann, normalize a relationship with China which the Congregation is dealing, but of Kansas City, KS, brought up three and avoid a schism. Bishops have been Cardinal Marc Ouellet they are all from the past. Bringing the issues for discussion. Number one was ordained without the approval of the We were encouraged to look at past to light is part of the solution. the persecution of Christians in general Holy Father. Both St. John Paul II and how we promote vocations on the na- The second issue is in regard to and whether or not the Holy See has Benedict XVI were in negotiations tional (USCCB) level as well as learning gender ideology and same-sex “mar- drawn enough attention to these situa- with the Patriotic Church in China. from neighboring diocese as to how riage.” Most people approach both tions. Many people feel as if the Middle It is felt that the fact that the Church best to promote vocations through of these issues as an emotional issue, East has been abandoned and that we in China cannot be united with the programs such as campus ministry, having personal experience with a are not doing enough. Universal Church it is hurting her summer camps, Totus Tuus, and adora- growth. By entering into relationship tion—all of which we have present in with the Chinese government, hope- our Church of Southern Missouri. fully it will strengthen the bonds of the Cardinal Ouellet spoke of the Church universal. However, some have importance of accompanying families criticized this method. There is a long- in the midst of difficulties and how to standing tradition of resistance to this, respond. Many of us in poverty rely going all the way back to the French upon Catholic Charities in times of cri- Revolution. There has been a refusal to sis. However, when we express our mis- cooperate or sign any allegiance with a sion, it must always be in the context government that oppresses the Church. of serving those less fortunate, in every Those who have been faithful to the reality. We are a sacramental Church Church have suffered under totalitar- that radiates Christ and the Church ian governments and some people feel Herself radiates Christ in how we care that the Church has turned its back on for the poor within our local commu- the underground Church in China. nities, state, nation, and world. The third issue is the financial Comfort, culture, and com- scandals in the Vatican and the need promise are the enemies that hinder for reform. Cardinal Perolin said that authentic witness and the radical call they are committed to reform of the to poverty of spirit. We must “prevent economic structure of the Holy See. Fo- what we lament” through priestly rensic accounting was suggested as well support and fraternity. Priests must as independent auditing criteria. For have access to their bishop. The bishop Member of the Founding Family of the and Owner of the example, there needs to be increased should return their phone calls and transparency regarding finances and be available to his priests. We do this the importance of honoring donor rather nicely in our monthly days of intent in various second collections. recollection with clergy. I also meet separately and regularly with those Institutes of Consecrated Life priests ordained five years and less, and Societies of Apostolic Life I call them the “young priests.” We Cardinal Joäu Bráz de Aviz also have various other opportunities There was discussion surround- to gather face-to-face: Catholic Man ing the establishment of new religious Night, religious appreciation meals, an- orders in the past two decades and nual Priests Institute, retreats, etc. yet there has been a decrease in the Many of the bishops spoke of the numbers of religious sisters in the US. decline in marriage, baptism, and the However, some dioceses are doing quite overall decline of sacramental partici- well promoting vocations to the priest- pation in the Church. hood and religious life. “Best practices” can be shared and a look into the Congregation for Catholic founder’s charism in promotion efforts. Education Additionally, in regard to the disposal Cardinal of property: There must be special In our Catholic schools, there concern regarding the sale of “goods” must be a focus on the quality of our donated by people such as buildings or Catholic identity and not just putting churches. The bishop must exercise sur- veillance over economic transactions See Ad limina / 3 February 7, 2020 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 3

to have the cooperation of parents life so as to conform one’s life to Christ in regard to the religious education and the baptismal call. Today, people of their children even when they are are more “wounded,” often by an iso- in Catholic schools. This is another lating media (technology), and culture. reason for a more intentional ministry The propaedeutic year can address to strengthening the family, not just that “woundedness” in a personal and another program, but an attentiveness community experience. There must Febuary prayer intention: to our families and ways to support be a human and spiritual approach to Feast of the Presentation: May them. However, our schools must be understanding the vocational call first we embrace Christ as the Light instruments of evangelization and we to the Christian life before they look at that dispels our darkness. must always ask ourselves, “How does the priesthood. Archbishop Stella stat- a Catholic school make a ed that it would be similar to difference [in our town, our the novitiate for the forma- the Canonical process for all those , in students’ lives, tion of a healthy mind and involved is important. etc.]?” heart. Stepping away from With rising cost to edu- academics is a privileged His Holiness, cate, it is important to look Comfort, opportunity, a time set aside Each bishop had the opportunity at different options of fund- culture, and to be open and transparent to discuss whatever he wished. The ‘AD LIMINA’—Bishop Edward M. Rice ing, such as an education about the spiritual life. Holy Father did not have a prepared received rosaries and prayer cards trust and regional coopera- compromise A good discussion was text. He wanted openness, honesty, from Pope Francis while in Rome Jan. tion and planning. are the held about how to accompa- and dialogue. One of the main con- 12-18, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Vatican Media) ny a priest who has not sexu- cerns was the report regarding Theo- Congregation for Clergy enemies ally abused a minor but who dore McCarrick. The Holy Father said From Page 2 Cardinal that hinder may have violated another the report would come out in July but With the updated code of conduct and cannot would not be salacious and filled with up religious symbols, which identify Priestly Program of Forma- authentic be assigned to a parish. The details. our devotion(s). The school should be tion of the USCCB, they witness and Archbishop reiterated that Of particular concern was the seen as a family along with the par- have embraced the ratio and the first assignment of any agreement of the Holy Father with ish, society, and the Church. We must have requested a “propae- the radical priest is so important. They the use of the word “preeminent” in promote dialogue between faith and deutic” year for formation. call to poverty must be with wise pastors. regards to the issue of abortion. The reason because many people see the This would be considered of spirit. We must be uniform in our Holy Father told us to get the word out: Church having a false conflict between part of the initial forma- approach and ultimately if Abortion is the preeminent issue of all the two. tion and a new approach they are unassignable, these the pro-life issues. The formation of teachers is not linked to any academic priests must ask for the grace Issues of immigration, poverty, crucial. We must do whatever we can progress. Of the four dimen- of dispensation from the the abuse scandal and the effects of it to help our teachers go deeper in their sions of formation (Spiritual, Holy Father and we bishops on our people were also discussed. At relationship with Christ. We have ad- Human, Intellectual, and must encourage this. Each one point, a bishop asked Pope Francis dressed this locally with an increase in Pastoral), this time will focus on hu- situation is unique with its own details what he thought the key was to moving days of reflection with speakers being man formation. Formation just on the and merits. Ministry can be limited forward with hope, given the past year? offered throughout the year, and the intellectual level is insufficient. The and there is no canonical right to an The Holy Father was very ani- Online catechetical formation op- propaedeutic year gives time to focus assignment. In the exercise of priestly mated when he said, “The Lord. I trust, portunities mentioned before. Many on human formation and Christian ministry, limitations can and should be I believe. The church belongs to Him. people want Catholic education but discipleship in particular. imposed. If necessary, we must encour- He is the source of our hope.” Needless they do not themselves participate The Archbishop noted the impor- age them to seek another way of life to say, with this, our meeting ended on in the faith. In addition, it is difficult tance of an integration in one’s interior and employment. In all deliberations, a high note. ©TM

MO Bishops support expansion of healthcare coverage St. Louis outcomes for our families in need. • The risk for elimination of the Hyde Amendment rchbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis, Chairman is unlikely, based on its 40-plus-year history and polls of the Missouri Bishops, recently shared these showing that the majority of Americans oppose public points with local presbyterates with regard to funding of abortion. Missouri’s proposed Medicaid Expansion: • In the unlikely event that the Hyde Amendment A is repealed, pro-life states like Missouri would pursue Dear Priests and Deacons, every legal avenue to prevent public funding for abortion In October of 2019, I joined my brother Catholic through the state Medicaid programs. bishops of Missouri in issuing a statement of support for • Medicaid reimbursements are vital to the health- the expansion of MO HealthNet, the Medicaid program care delivery system, ensuring continued care to the most in our state. The initiative, which will appear on the bal- needy, including care provided by our Catholic hospitals. lot this fall for placement in the Missouri Constitution, • Many of our Catholic hospitals provide services will expand affordable healthcare coverage for the most that are left unpaid, putting the future of those institu- vulnerable among us. tions at risk. Recently, questions, concerns, and speculation The Missouri bishops’ support for this initiative is have surfaced regarding an argument that the federal consistent with our commitment to life. I encourage you pro-life protections in Medicaid—secured through the all to read more on the Missouri Catholic Conference Hyde Amendment more than 40 years ago—would be Website at mocatholic.org. terminated, putting government funds at risk for alloca- Please consider our responsibility as Catholics to ad- tion to abortions. vocate for decisions that will uphold the dignity of every We acknowledge this concern; however, with abid- human person. Our families depend on decent housing ing trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, we cannot operate and health care to flourish. out of fear and speculation of the unknown. Our com- Let us pray to God the Father to continue to guide mitment to life is unwavering and lives are at stake. We us in our careful advocacy around legislative issues that must make decisions based on what we currently know affect the lives of so many of our brothers and sisters. to be true: Lord, amid the fear, speculation, and uncertainty that • With greater access to health insurance through surround us, help us to trust in your perfect plan for what Medicaid, we are saving lives and ensuring better health tomorrow will bring. ©TM 4 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS February 7, 2020 Employment positions around the diocese Jackson Immaculate Conception Catholic School is seeking a sixth-eighth grade Math Teacher and a second grade Teacher. Candidates may send resumes to Michele Campbell at [email protected].

DIOCESAN JOB POSTING Associate Director of Evangelization & Catechesis The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau seeks qualified applicants to fill a permanent, full-time position working as theAssociate Director of Evangelization and Catechesis. Applicant must be a practicing Roman Catholic. It is preferred that qualified individuals have a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, or Religious Education/Catechesis. A Bachelor’s degree or another appropriate degree will be considered. Applicants should also have work experience at the parish or diocesan level. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2020. To request an application packet, please contact Janet Smith at The Catholic Center by Emailing [email protected], or calling (417) 866-0841.

School spirit during Catholic Schools Week

All youth must be chaperoned by their unit leader or parent. Adults must be in compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies (have attended a Virtus class, have a completed background check on file, sign a current diocesan Code of Conduct). Register at https://dioscg.formstack.com/forms/lentenlockin For questions contact Nick (417) 224-2421 or John (417) 833-6905. The Lenten Lock-in is brought to you by the Diocesan Committee for Youth Adventure Programs. Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, www.dioscg.org. Sacramental Marriage Preparation Seminar Couples civilly-married, or where either one has been married before, who are seeking the Sacrament of Matrimony within the Church, are invited to the upcoming day-long marriage seminar. If you have couples entering the Church at Easter, this will be your LAST OPPORTUNITY to fulfill this requirement.

Sat., March 14, 2020, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lunch provided. St. John of God Conference Room at Saint Francis Medical Center, 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

Sat., March 28, 2020, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lunch provided. The Pallotti Center at The Catholic Center, 601 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 60806.

Please remember that we only schedule these sessions after receiving the marriage preparation form from the priest along with the $25 program fee made payable to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. We encourage pastors, and those walking with these couples, to affirm that we long to assist them and welcome them as they undertake the steps necessary for a sacramental marriage. The completion of this ‘DRESS YOUR FAVORITE AGE’—Students in St. Joseph Catholic Academy, seminar, as well as completing an approved Natural Family Planning class, will satisfy the Springfield, dressed as babies, toddlers, parents, and grandparents on “Dress as Diocesan Marriage Preparation Guidelines. For more information, please contact Kim your Favorite Age Group” day during Catholic Schools Week. (Submitted photo) Brayman, (417) 866-0841, [email protected]

The Mirror: Newspaper of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau USPS Publication 117-330 Publisher: The Most Rev. Edward Rice Editor: Leslie A. Eidson Production: Glenn Eckl Circulation/Advertising: Angie Toben, [email protected] Published every other week at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. Address all communications to 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143; Telephone (417) 866-0841; Email [email protected] POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Mirror, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. When giving change of address, state both old and new address, also old and new parish. Periodicals postage paid at Springfield, MO, and additional mailing offices. Vol. LV No. 21 Feb. 7, 2020 Single copy price, $0.50 Subscription: $14 per year. Digital subscriptions available as an option to USPS delivery with paid subscription. For more information, contact [email protected]. Copyright © 2020, The Mirror, CNA, USCCB, The Vatican, as noted. The Mirror OnLine: www.dioscg.org “Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau” @DioSCG February 7, 2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 5

around the Diocese Tune in to local Catholic Radio Announcements K232FF 94.3 FM Cape Girardeau Parishes and organizations are invited to submit notices of future events to be printed in the Announcements. 89.1 FM Dexter & the Bootheel They will be printed on a space-available basis. There is no fee. KHJM Branson—The Knights of Columbus, Council includes fried chicken, dressing, chicken and dump- 94.5 FM Joplin #6470 of Our Lady of the Lake have lings, buttered potatoes, white beans, slaw, corn, KFSS partnered with American Red Cross to host a blood drink, and dessert. Cost: adults, $10; children (ages 91.9 FM Springfield drive on March 27 at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 6-12), $5; children under age five, free. Carry-outs KQOH 202 Vaughn Dr., noon-5 p.m. You are eligible to donate available. Tune-in: Learn, Live, Grow, Be Inspired blood if you are age 18, weigh at least 118 lbs., are in good health, and have a valid photo ID. Walk-ins are Oran—Guardian Angel Home and School will welcome, but an appointment is recommended. To host a Trivia Night and Silent Auction, Sat., March schedule an appointment or for more information, vis- 21, Guardian Angel School gym. Doors open at 6 p.m., it www.redcrossblood.org, or call (573) 465-0263. play begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 each, with eight per table maximum. Snacks and drinks will be provided, Branson—In cooperation with The Salvation but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and cool- Army, First Baptist Church, Branson, and Our Lady of ers. For more information, contact Katrina Kluesner, the Lake Catholic Church will serve hot meals in Janu- (573) 934-4179, or Email [email protected]. ary and February through the local “Loaves and Fishes Program.” Meals are every Monday and Wednesday Oran—Guardian Angel School will host its An- night at 5:30 p.m. with the last date scheduled for nual Dinner Auction, Sat., Feb. 29, in the school gym. Feb. 26. The Monday meal will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Tickets: $35. Proceeds will go to the general funds for First Baptist Church located on 400 S. Sunshine the school. To purchase tickets, call Denise Dirnberger, St., while Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Parish (573) 318-8856. Center on 202 Vaughn will host the Wednesday meal. All are welcome. For more information or questions St. Louis—The 21st Annual St. Louis Marian answered, please contact Jim Lawson at jimlawsonj@ Conference “Discipleship” will be offered on Feb. 14- aol.com. 16, at the Renaissance Hotel by Marriott in St. Louis. This three-day Catholic event for the whole family will Cape Girardeau—Free heart and health offer inspiring talks, Mass, adoration, confessions, screenings will be offered every Wednesday in February vendors, as well as 100+ relics. For more information, at the following locations and times: Saint Francis please visit www.stlmarianconference.net. Healthcare, Cape Girardeau, (entrance 8), Feb. 19, 7-10 a.m.; Saint Francis Health Center, Poplar Bluff, Springfield—Join the Parish Council of Catholic first floor, Feb. 12, 8-11 a.m. The heart and health Women (PCCW) at Immaculate Conception Parish as screenings include a total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, we pray “Mary’s Way of the Cross” on Tue., March 10, triglycerides, cardiac risk ratio, glucose and blood 7 p.m. All women are invited. Our speaker for the eve- pressure check. Space is limited. To register, call ning will be Bp. Edward Rice. “Angel Voices” will provide (573) 331-5111. reflective music as we reflect on Mother Mary’s pain in this special experience of the traditional Stations of Carthage—St. Ann Catholic School will host the Cross. Reception following. For more information, its Around The World Charity Auction, Sat., Feb. 22, contact Diane Hendley, (208) 400-0762. 6-9 p.m., CRM Auditorium, 1900 Grand Ave. Online bidding opens Feb. 17. Pre-registration required Springfield—The Followers of Francis Frater- Online. The $25 admission includes dinner, drinks, and nity will meet, Sat., Feb. 29, beginning with lunch at a passport to fun. For more information, contact Patti noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. in the day chapel at Forman at [email protected]. Holy Trinity Parish. If you would like information about the Secular Franciscans or our fraternity, contact Doniphan—St. Benedict Parish will celebrate Farah Diel, Formation Director, (417) 268-5887, or Schedule its 19th annual St. Joseph Table, in the new parish [email protected]. hall, Sun., March 15, 1 p.m. Authentic Italian food Safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: and enjoyment. All proceeds will go to the local food Springfield—Perpetual Adoration in Holy Mon., Feb. 17 1-4 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson pantry. For more information, call Gayle Ruffino, (573) Trinity Parish Chapel needs adorers at the following ...... Springfiueld Catholic Charities Consumer 996-6243. times: Sun., 12-1 p.m.; Mon., 1-2 a.m.; Fridays 12-1 Wed., Feb. 26 1-4 p.m. a.m.; Sat., 6-7 a.m.; Sat. 2-3 p.m. Join our substitute ...... Counseling Center Joplin—St. Mary Knights of Columbus will list to experience the peace of adoration. For more Thu., March 5 5:30-8:30 p.m. . . . . The Catholic Center, Springfield host a Lenten Dinner Fri., Feb. 28, St. Mary Parish information or to sign up, Call Diane Hoy, (417) 860- 6-9 p.m...... Sacred Heart, Poplar Bluff Center, 5-7 p.m. Menu includes baked tilapia, vegeta- 7134, or Sandy Hopper, (417) 270-7271. If you are Thu., March 5 The Catholic Center, Springfield ble stew, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, grilled cheese, unable to attend, consider making a donation to keep Sat., March 7 8:30-11:30 a.m. . . . . green beans, dinner rolls, drink, and dessert. Adults: our candles burning bright. Sat., March 7 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau $8; children: $6; children (under age five): free; family: Mon., March 9 6-9 p.m...... McAuley Catholic High School, Joplin $25. For more information, contact David Drake, Paducha, KY—St. John the Evangelist Parish 6-9 p.m...... St. Ambros, Chaffee (417) 499-6905. will host the tour of the world-famous International Wedn., April 15 Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima, Wed., March 25, 9 Thu., April 16 5:30-8:30 p.m. . . . . The Catholic Center, Springfield Lebanon—The Regional Council of Catholic a.m.-7 p.m. The schedule for the day: 9 a.m., welcome Mon., April 20 6-9 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson Women (RCCW), of Regions 3 and 4, will meet Thu., and Mass; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., prayers and devotions at Wed., May 6 6-9 p.m...... St. Denis, Benton March 5, 9:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Family the top of the hour; 6 p.m. evening prayer, talk, and ...... Immaculate Conception, New Madrid Center, 345 Grand Ave., Lebanon. For more informa- closing. Join us that day to hear the story of Fatima Mon., May 11 6-9 p.m. tion, contact Sr. Kathleen Stadler, CSFN, kstadler@ and venerate this beautiful statue that set out from Tue., May 12 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .Springfield Catholic High School nazarethcsfn.org. Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all Fri., May 15 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . .Springfield Catholic High School who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Sat., May 16 8:30-11:30 a.m. . . . .St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield New Hamburg—St. Lawrence Parish will host Fatima, Portugal. For more information, contact the its Spring Dinner and Country Store in the parish parish office, (270) 554-3810. Sponsored by the Pre-registration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or center on Sun., March 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Menu World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, a public association call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Rosie Francka at The Catholic Center, of the faithful under the Vatican. (417) 866-0841; or Email her at [email protected]. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror LENT/DIOCESAN NEWS February 7, 2020 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26

Lent is a favorable season for belly” Phil 3:19.) The tragedy is not opening the doors to all those in need so much that Adam ate food, but and recognizing in them the face of that he ate the food for its own sake, Christ.” —Pope­ Francis “apart” from God and to be inde- pendent of Him. Believing that food During Lent, we are asked had life in itself and thus he could to devote ourselves to seeking be “like God.” And he put his faith the Lord in prayer and reading in food. This kind of existence seems Scripture, to service by giving to be built on the principle that man alms, and to practice self-control does indeed live “by bread alone.” Christ, however, is the new through fasting. Many know of Adam. At the beginning of his min- the tradition of abstaining from istry in the Gospel of Matthew, we meat on Fridays during Lent, read, “When He had fasted 40 days but we are also called to practice and 40 nights, He became hungry.” self-discipline and fast in other Hunger is that state in which we ways throughout the season. realize our dependence on something Contemplate the meaning and else—when we face the ultimate origins of the Lenten fasting question: “on what does my life tradition in the reflection below. depend?” Satan tempted both Adam In addition, the giving of alms is and Christ, saying: Eat, for your hun- one way to share God’s gifts—not ger is proof that you depend entirely ASH WEDNESDAY­ on food, that your life is in food. only through the distribution of —Bishop Edward M. Rice imposed ashes upon a student during Ash Wednesday in O’Reilly Catholic Student Center, Springfield. The Adam believed and ate. Christ said, money, but through the sharing of Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Please consult the “Man does NOT live by bread alone” our time and talents. As St. John local parish bulletin for a liturgy schedule. (The Mirror) (Mt. 4:4; Lk. 4:4). This liberates us Chrysostom reminds us: “Not to from total dependence on food, on enable the poor to share in our Following Holy Communion, the virtue through self-discipline? Chris- matter, on the world. Thus, for the goods is to steal from them and total fast ceases because Jesus had tian fasting is revealed in an inter- Christian, fasting is the only means deprive them of life. The goods we explicitly stated that we don’t fast dependence between two events in by which man recovers his true possess are not ours, but theirs,” when the bridegroom is here, in the Bible: the “breaking of the fast” spiritual nature. In order for fasting (Catechism of the Catholic Church, other words, what we’re keeping vigil by Adam and Eve; and the “keeping to be effective, then, the spirit must no. 2446). for has arrived, the wait is of the fast” by Christ at the be a part of it. Christian fasting is not We are called not just to over. On the other hand, beginning of his ministry. concerned with losing weight. It is a the fast of abstinence was Humanity’s “Fall” matter of prayer and the spirit. And abstain from sin during Lent, but allowed on Sundays because away from God and into because of that, because it is truly a to true conversion of our hearts the continuity of abstinence We recall sin began with eating. God place of the spirit, true fasting may and minds as followers of Christ. can be important for it to be those waters had proclaimed a fast from well lead to temptation, and weak- We recall those waters in which we effective. the fruit of only one tree, ness, and doubt, and irritation. In were baptized into Christ’s death, These initial observa- in which the tree of knowledge of other words, it will be a real fight be- died to sin and evil, and began new tions, then, teach us that we were good and evil (Gen. 2:17), tween good and evil, and very likely life in Christ. the Eucharist is always the baptized and Adam and Eve broke it. we shall fail many times in these end of a preparation. It is Fasting is here connected battles. But the very discovery of the always the fulfillment of an into Christ’s with the very mystery of Christian life as “fight” and “effort” expectation. In the Ortho- death, life and death, of salvation is an essential aspect of fasting. dox Church during Lent, died to sin and damnation. Food per- Christian tradition can name at they have Eucharist only on and evil, petuates life in this physical least seven reasons for fasting: Saturday and Sunday. But world, which is subject to 1) From the beginning, God because Wednesdays and and began decay and death. But God commanded some fasting, and sin Fridays are total fast days, new life in “created no death” (Wis. entered into the world because Adam those two days are also days Christ. 1:13). Humanity, in Adam and Eve broke the fast. for the Communion service and Eve, rejected a life 2) For the Christian, fasting is (Liturgy of the PreSancti- dependent on God alone ultimately about fasting from sin. Lenten Fasting fied) which are held in the for one that was dependent 3) Fasting reveals our depen- By Rev. Daniel Merz evening, i.e., after the day rather on “bread alone” dence on God and not the resources of preparation. Fasting is always (Dt. 8:3; Mt. 4:4; Lk. 4:4). The whole of this world. n the early Church and, to a preparatory. world was given to man as a kind of 4) Fasting is an ancient way of lesser extent still today, there But how did fasting become food, as a means to life, but “life” preparing for the Eucharist—the tru- were two fasts. There was the such an important means of prepar- is meant as communion with God, est of foods. “total fast” that preceded all ing for the Eucharist and of learning not as food. (“Their god is their 5) Fasting is preparation for Imajor feasts or sacramental events. baptism (and all the sacraments)—for The ancient name for this fast was the reception of grace. “statio” from the verb “sto, stare” to 6) Fasting is a means of saving stand watch, on guard or in vigil. The resources to give to the poor. second fast was a fast of abstinence 7) Fasting is a means of self-dis- from certain foods, e.g., meats or cipline, chastity, and the restraining fats. This was more an act of self- of the appetites. ©TM discipline and self-control. The statio fast was total and a means of watch- Lenten Regulations on Fast and Abstinence Rev. Daniel Merz is a former As- ing and waiting … i.e. for something. The law of fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. “The law allows only one sociate Director of the USCCB Divine The fast of abstinence was more gen- full meal a day, but does not prohibit the taking of some food in the morning and the evening” (Code of Worship office.This article draws in part eral and personal, to help oneself be Canon Law, C. 1251). Everyone 18 years of age and under age 60 is obliged to follow the law of fasting. on the writings of Alexander Schmemann, more disciplined or self-controlled. The law of abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays of Lent and on Good Friday. The law forbids “Notes in Liturgical Theology,” St. Vladi- The total fast is still kept today prior the use of meat on these days. All persons 14 years of age and older are bound by the law of abstinence. mir’s Seminary Quarterly, Vol. 3, No. 1, to reception of Holy Communion. Winter 1959, pp. 2-9 February 7, 2020 MCC SUPPLEMENT The Mirror 7 8 The Mirror MCC SUPPLEMENT February 7, 2020 February 7, 2020 MCC SUPPLEMENT The Mirror 9 10 The Mirror MCC SUPPLEMENT February 7, 2020 February 7, 2020 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 11 2019 #iGiveCatholic raises over $42,000

The Mirror staff $5,006.86 – Catholic Campus Springfield Ministry, Springfield $3,664.37 – Our Lady of the or the second year, the Cove Parish, Kimberling City Diocese of Springfield-Cape The overall grand total of giving Girardeau participated in the for the diocese was $41,210.60, with #iGiveCatholic Giving Tuesday the minimum contribution this year Fcampaign. The 24-hour, Online at $25 and the largest gift at $5,000. initiative launches the charitable DECEMBER 3, 2019 “Pastors or directors of minis- giving season that many non-profits tries are the most effective marketers celebrate annually after the shopping of the program,” Aug said, “which industry’s “Black Friday” and “Cyber truly helps local Catholic ministries Monday” sales. and expand the work of the Church “iGiveCatholic is an easy way in Southern Missouri.” to engage donors for special proj- The or parish adminis- ects, such as additional funding of trator is listed as the contact person your food pantry, building a needed at each page developed under the storage shed, sponsoring a student Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau or two in the parish Catholic school, heading at www.iGiveCatholic.org. or sending a youth group to a registered parishioners contributed! gatherings, a large conference room Each page identifies the need that do- conference,” said Gene Aug, dioc- $5,324.54 – Springfield Catholic as well as additional liturgical stor- nations will impact, and the initiative esan Director of Development and School System age space. Now, we look forward to can be undertaken with little effort. Properties. $3,145.72 – Our Lady rounding out our Phase 3 “When needs are expressed, Held Dec. 3, the 2019 campaign of the Lake Parish, Branson project with our sights set Catholics respond,” Aug said. “The reported a total of $7,462,168.88 $3,082.60 – Catho- on improving our parking participants in our diocese that raised from 29,531 donors support- lic Campus Ministry, Parishes and lot.” identified simple needs from $1,000- ing a total of 1,743 ministries. Early Springfield ministries in In addition to the $3,000 received a great deal of finan- giving opened Oct. 31, 2019. “Giving Tuesday is Online gifts, some of the cial support.” In southern Missouri, #iGive- not hard to do, it requires our diocese parishes and ministries “The diocese pays the cost for Catholic brought together 240 only an invitation and more than received off-line contribu- all participants,” said Aug, “and re- donors in support of 52 parishes, participation,” said Fr. Scott tripled tions. The top five total of ceives none of the funds raised.” schools, and ministries, includ- Sunnenberg, pastor, Sacred Online plus Off-line gifts Make plans to register your ing Catholic Campus Ministries Heart Parish, Bolivar. “Peo- last year’s this year were: special project or ministry endeavor and Catholic Charities of Southern ple want to be generous, donations. $7,047.00 – St Agnes in the 2020 iGiveCatholic campaign, Missouri. they just need to be offered Cathedral, Springfield which will be held from midnight “Parishes and ministries in our a way. Giving Tuesday is a $6,771.39 – Sacred to 11:59 PM CST on Tue., Dec. 1, diocese more than tripled last year’s great way.” Heart Parish, Bolivar 2020. For more information, contact donations,” Aug said. “This included “Pledges have resulted $5,290.72 – Our Lady Donna Chandler at (417) 866-0841. Online and offline gifts.” in the near completion of Phase of the Lake Parish, Branson ©TM The top four recipients this year 3 of our interior building renova- in Online giving were: tions,” Fr. Sunnenberg said. “Very $5,621.39 – Sacred Heart Par- soon, there will be a completed choir ish, Bolivar, where 18 percent of the room, kitchenette space for small

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‘A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, on... should help all its stu- dents to become saints.” —Pope Benedict XVI

t. Francis Xavier School is an educa- tional institu- St. Francis Xavier School, ‘Stion built on a strong heritage that challenges Sikeston, MO us to high expectations in Christian values as well as academic areas. We work together as a school and Religion, Music, Art, Physical Educa- Beneficiaries of these events have parish to educate the body, mind, and History tion, and Computers. Students in grades included Mission Missouri, Catholic spirit, in worshipping God and serving In 1921, Fr. George Ryan and three five through eight have the opportunity Charities, and our school participation in others. We feel that our parents are Sisters of Mercy opened St. Francis to participate in extracurricular activi- the annual Diocesan Development Fund the primary educators of their children. Xavier School with an enrollment of 50 ties that include co-ed volleyball, boys (DDF).” Through our faith, school, and parental students. At the time, the school was and girls , and cheerleading. involvement our students will be nur- held in a remodeled home, which stood Students in grades five through eight “Not only are the attitudes of teachers tured to be lifelong contributing mem- behind the church. In 1930, the pres- also have the opportunity to run for a crucial for the success of Catholic edu- bers of the Church and society.” ent rectory was purchased and used position on Student Council. All students cation, but also the attitudes of Catholic as a convent and school. In the spring participate in community service proj- parents.” —Saint John Paul II “This is the mission statement of our of 1951, all classes were moved to the ects, liturgy-planning and participation, school,” said Debbie Pollock, Principal. present building. The school originally field trips, the Christmas Program, and Family and volunteer involvement play “We believe that St. Francis Xavier served kindergarten through sixth grade. the Living Rosary. An “After School Care essential roles in the success of St. Catholic School is a place where stu- Program” provides children with supervi- Francis Xavier School and its students. dents can look forward to receiving an “Our academic program currently sion, exercise, and homework time. education in a Christian environment. consists of preschool classes for three- “Our school is ‘family oriented.’ Par- All of our staff and faculty, along with year-olds and four-year-olds through “The fruit of love is service, which is ents are welcome to visit anytime and our students and their parents, work eighth grade with an enrollment of 107 compassion in action.” —St. Teresa of families are invited and encouraged together to welcome children into our students,” Pollock said. “Our curriculum Calcutta to attend our programs and liturgical school from all faith communities.” consists of all core subjects as well as services,” Pollock said. “We provide Engaging in community service provides many ways for our families to have fun students with the opportunity to become together including: parent/student lun- active members of the community. cheons, potluck dinners, movie nights, and field trips. We have many parents “We believe that volunteerism en- and grandparents that volunteer their ables students to acquire life skills and time in the classrooms and library duty.” knowledge as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Just like our “Catholic Education gives soul to the school mascot, the “Saints,” we feel it world.” —Pope Francis is important to reflect the values of the saints by giving back to our community,” Prayer life Pollock said. “At our school, students One thing that sets Catholic Schools can be found visiting and singing in lo- apart from other schools is the prayer cal nursing homes and senior centers, life of its students and faculty and staff. boxing-up food for the area Food Bank or collecting items for Birthright. We “Every morning, the students pray our also do Pancake Breakfast fundrais- ers for local charities and individuals.

118 students Pre-K through eighth grade Pastor: Fr. David J. Dohogne STUDENT BODY—Students in St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Principal: Debbie Pollock Sikeston, stood and formed a group “cross” in St. Francis Xavier Church. (Submitted photo)

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FIELD TRIP—Students enjoyed SERVICE—Students collected food for local charities a field trip to the Shrine of Our during the annual Thanksgiving food drive held in St. Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Francis Xavier Catholic School, Sikeston. (Submitted photo) Perryville, MO. (Submitted photo)

Catholic school. It is very different from school prayer together. On the first public school, especially the smaller I like being part of a Catholic school Thursday of the month, we all gather class size. Smaller classes are nice because we go to Mass on Friday in the church to pray the Rosary, which because if you need help, the teacher and sometimes on Monday. I love the is led by our Student Council,” Pol- as prizes. Everyone had a great time can work with you one-on-one. Another smaller classes because you can learn lock said. “On Friday, the entire school and we would like to thank all of those great thing about Catholic school is the a lot more. I also like that our school celebrates Mass together during which who participated in this event!” sports program, which is really fun. I’ve has food drives to help the hungry. We the students participate as lectors, gift- never been in a religion class before, have a really fun basketball team. We bearers, and servers. During Lent, the In giving back to the community, the but it is interesting learning about the celebrate the holy days and holidays students help lead the Stations of the school enjoys a Chili Day sponsored by Catholic faith, especially since I am with special parties. We always act like Cross on Friday afternoon. Our students the Women of St. Francis Xavier, which not Catholic. Mass on Friday morning Christians and love Jesus in every way also pray the Angelus every day after incorporates Grandparents Day with the is interesting, too! I have made lots of that we can!” —Joey Grojean lunch and offer other prayers throughout Chili Day each year. The students are friends since I came here. Everyone the day. We feel that having a full prayer able to attend Mass with their family and is so nice. There are so many good “One of the many reasons we have life, our students will be able to deepen do special activities in their classrooms things about this school, but these are chosen St. Francis Xavier School for our their faith and relationship with God.” with their grandparents before eating the things that I have noticed and ap- children is the feeling of being ‘part of lunch. preciate the most!” —Kaylee Davis a school family. ‘ This is demonstrated Community involvement through our parents, faculty, and staff. During the Annual Dinner Auction, the “We also provide multiple opportunities “I have learned a lot since I began at- Our oldest son, who is a senior in high school brings the community, parents, for the students to reach out to our com- tending here. I have had good experi- school, has returned to STFX to coach and parishioners together for a night of munity by sending cards to the veterans. ences serving on our Student Council basketball for his younger siblings and fun with good friends, purchasing items, At Thanksgiving, we have a canned (being Vice President has been fun!). their friends. He and some of his fellow and enjoying a great meal. food drive and the proceeds are sent to Our teachers are very helpful and I STFX alumni have been involved in the Mission Missouri in Sikeston,” Pollock appreciate the fact that we can come in practices, coaching, and instruction of “This event is our largest fundraiser and said. “During the Christmas Season, our before school to get help with home- these younger students. The teachers is supported by many in our church fam- school sends needed gifts to the House work. I also enjoy our sports program. I and their spouses have been guiding ily and community,” said Pollock. of Refuge, Aspire, and PAWS. This have had a lot of fun playing basketball these boys not only during their time at allows our students to give back to our this season and know that I will really STFX, but even now as alumni. This re- We also had a new fundraiser this year: own local community.” miss it. I feel that I am being properly flects what a strong community we have ‘Purse Bingo.’ It brought together many prepared for high school, especially at St. Francis Xavier. It is something we people from our church and community In their own words in math. Overall, I have had a great are all proud to be part of!” for a fun night of Bingo, appetizers, and “My Catholic education at St. Francis experience at STFX!” —Eric Retz —Chesnye Steward a chance to win a designer purse and Xavier has been good! I am an eighth- door prizes. Ten purses were donated grader and this is my first year at a

LOCAL HISTORY—Third and fourth grade stu- STEM PROJECT—Fifth grade students com- RELIGION—Bishop Edward M. Rice picked up a mark- dents from St. Francis Xavier visited the Sikeston pleted a STEM project in building snowflakes. er and began a brief instruction on religion during Depot and learned about the history of Sikeston, (Submitted photo) a recent visit in St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, MO. (Submitted photo) Sikeston. (Submitted photo)

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Students assemble nutrition packs Memorial of St. Blaise for Jackson R2 school district

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