Family Great Kindness Toward the Distressed in 2016

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Newspaper of the CatholicC Diocese of Dodge City atholic www.dcdiocese.org/register Vol. L, No. 18 • Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 mercy (noun) alleviation of distress; showing Family great kindness toward the distressed in 2016

An Iraqi + Most Rev. John B. Brungardt girl’s brief Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of respite Dodge City

from fear s we return to Ordinary Time this week- Aend, we reflect on the many feasts of the just completed Christmas season, and plan for a Brought to greater emphasis on family during 2016. Connecticut by The Immaculate Conception celebrated family with our remembering Mary being conceived the Knights of without sin in the womb of her mom, St. Anne. St. Joachim and St. Anne, Jesus’ grandparents, Columbus for taught Mary the mercy of the Heavenly Father medical treatment, through the Old Testament scriptures. Grand- parents: are you assisting your family with your Katreena heads wisdom and experience in faith? Our Lady of Guadalupe, in appearing to St. home to Iraq Juan Diego some 500 years ago, began a great See Page 13 conversion to the Catholic Faith of the people of present day Mexico. Our Lady leads us to her Son Jesus. Do we have a devotion to Mary Katreena enjoys Autumn and the rosary in our families? leaves at the Little Sisters Christmas, the Nativity of our Lord, is a high- of the Poor St. Joseph’s light of our liturgical celebrations each year. At Residence in enfield, CT. times, we are distracted from the Christ Child by our focus on things, things, things. Jesus brought us the way of love, unity, and salvation. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Continued on Page 3

LA CRoSSe -- Students of the St. Michael Parish School of Religion share the eLLInWooD -- Karson Harrington, grade good news of the birth of the Savior by presenting “The Christmas Story,” Dec. six, plays the part of the Virgin Mary, and 16 in the parish center. The program was directed by DRe Ruth Baalmann with Darian Haynes, grade six, plays one of the Three the help of catechists who made sure the performers were where they needed to Kings, at the St. Joseph Catholic School Christ- be. Santa made a visit to the manger, and afterwards visited with the younger mas program on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Kinder- children who let him know what they wanted for Christmas. Members of the garten through sixth grade students sang many It’s a boy! La Crosse Knights Council #2970 helped Santa hand out toys, and they also Christmas songs as other students shared the provided refreshments for all who attended. story of Christ’s birth. Page 2 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic World Day for Consecrated Life celebration Feb. 13, Great Bend he Catholic Diocese of celebration will bring a con- TDodge City fifth annual clusion to 2015 as the Year of celebration of the World Day Consecrated Life. The year of for Consecrated Life will take prayer and recognition of those place Saturday, Feb. 13 at who dedicate their lives to God 10:30 a.m. This year’s celebra- in a special way was initiated by tion is being hosted by the Pope Francis. Dominican Sisters of Peace at “A radical approach is the Dominican Motherhouse in required of all Christians, but Great Bend, 3600 Broadway. Sister Catherine religious persons are called Please note: The date was in- Bertrand, SSnD upon to follow the Lord in a correctly listed in the last issue special way: They are men and as Feb. 14. woman who can awaken the world,” the Holy Mass will be 10:30 a.m. followed by pope said when he made the announcement a dinner and presentation by guest speaker, of the Year for Consecrated Life. Sister Catherine Bertrand, SSND. “Consecrated life is prophecy. God asks us RSVP for the dinner to Becky Hessman, to fly the nest and to be sent to the frontiers of 620-227-1530 or [email protected] the world, avoiding the temptation to ‘domes- by Jan. 29. ticate’ them. This is the most concrete way of All are invited to attend. The Feb. 13 imitating the Lord.” and the Sister Evarista Callhe first to Sunday Continuing of Lent is a special moment Conversion Rite of Election, Feb. 14 Durler, longtime Church and stress to them that they are not just Tin the life of the Church. A once-a-year joining a parish community, but are becoming gathering takes place in each of the cathedrals part of the Catholic Church throughout their teacher, dies of the world. Women, men, youth and chil- diocese and throughout the world. It is always a dren who are journeying through the Rite of very joy filled occasion for me as their bishop,” Christian Initiation, along with their families, said Bishop Brungardt. and sponsors will come from every corner of “This also serves as a great reminder to all the diocese to fill the Cathedral, of Our Lady our parishes to always seek to be hospitable of Guadalupe 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14. communities, inviting people to a life of dis- Bishop Brungardt will invite Candidates cipleship,” added Bishop Brungardt. to reaffirm their baptism in word and ritual Parishes must complete an online registration as they ask for Confirmation and Eucha- form for each candidate and/or catechumen, re- rist. In the name of the Church, he will gardless if their parish is or is not participating. call them to a special lent of preparation. and give them their godparents, as the Visit www.dcdiocese.org and click on the Rite Bishop will “elect”, confirm God’s choice, community surrounds the elect with prayer of Election badge. Please respond by January the Catechumens who seek Baptism, Con- accompanying them in their aspirations to 25th. For further information contact Coleen firmation, and Eucharist. They will sign receive the sacraments. Stein, [email protected], 620-227-1538, the Book of the Elect. Bishop Brungardt “This is also a wonderful opportunity for or Becky Hessman, [email protected], will call them to the Easter Sacraments these new Catholics to feel part of the larger 620-227-1530. See Page 23 Protecting See signs of Life? Thank Sacred Heart students God’s Children The Diocese of Dodge City requires all employees and volunteers who work with children to participate in a Protect- ing God’s Children awareness session. Through the Diocesan Awareness Ses- sions and other educational efforts of the diocese, all people of the diocese can learn how to discuss different aspects of abuse -- including sexual abuse -- with children and how to teach them to protect themselves. Currently scheduled sessions are as follows: Garden City Sunday, Jan. 17; 1–4 p.m. St. Dominic Parish Center 615 J.C. St., Garden City, KS 67846 Contact Person: Sr. Myra Arney (620) 276-3500; PGC Facilitator: Cherry Deges (620) 338-7501 hanks to students at Sacred Heart half will go toward the placement of “We are looking for places TCathedral School in Dodge City, several billboards for a period of one near highways all throughout the Dodge City commuters will soon see large signs year. One will be placed in Dodge Dodge City diocese where we can Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 6–9 p.m. of Life around the diocese. Led by City at the east end of Wyatt Earp post pro-life signs,” Frasco said. Hennessy Hall, Newman University teacher Tony Frasco for the tenth Blvd. Frasco invites anyone with land “Let us pray, fast, and promote Western Center, 236 San Jose Dr. year, the students raised $8,000 -- who would like a smaller billboard the pro-life cause so that we Room 22, Dodge City, KS 67801 exceeding their goal of $7,000 -- half placed temporarily on their prop- can build a culture of life. God Contact Person: Amy Falcon (620) of which will go directly to “Pro Life erty, to contact him at tony.frasco@ bless you!” 227-1590; PGC Facilitator: Sharon Across America,” while the other dcshcs.com. Stuart (620) 225-5164

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New educators Family SW Kansas residents choosing to earn degrees close to home through Newman University’s ITV network in 2016 From Page 1 Do we celebrate weekly Mass as a family this new year, to receive His Body and Blood? The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph highlights the importance of family in our lives. Let us imitate this extraordinary family in 2016. Mary, Mother of God is funda- mentally a feast about Jesus. The Council of Ephesus in the year The Holy Fam- ily, Jesus, Mary and Joseph highlights the importance of family in our ewman University opened the West- tion, and other formation programs. Church through the Western Kansas Center in lives. Let us Nern Kansas Center in Dodge City after in Partnership uses an Interactive Television Dodge City. The students all graduated St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge Network (ITV) to facilitate communication with Bachelor of Science degrees in El- City closed its doors in 1992. across the 23,054 square mile territory of ementary Education. Pictured, front row, imitate this For 50 years, SMPC prepared Education Southwest Kansas. l-r: Hugo Hernandez, Dodge City; Sarai majors for the classroom; many taught in These 10 sites are located throughout Alvarez, Garden City; Amanda Kisner, the Catholic schools. Thanks to modern the diocese in Dodge City, Garden City, Kismet; Cori Vigil, Sublette; and Maria extraordinary technology, residents from across south- Great Bend, Liberal, Ness City, Pratt, Scott Sanchez; Garden City. Back row, l-r: west Kansas earn elementary education City, Sharon, Syracuse, and Ulysses with Jose Rodriguez, Liberal; Tessa Weippert, family in 2016. degrees, and other degrees, by attending the central network bridge at Newman Garden City; Karla Rosales, Dodge City; one of several Interactive Television sites University in Wichita. The ITV network Priscilla Rose, Great Bend; Echo Williams, 431, led by the teaching of St. throughout the diocese. provides state-of-the-art, two-way audio Jetmore; Veronica Meza, Garden City; Cyril, declared Mary the “God- The Diocese of Dodge City and Newman and video connectivity among the sites. Tracy Perez, Garden City; and Jessica bearer (Theotokos).” Since Jesus University collaborate through “Church in Newman University recently announced Ramirez, Dodge City. was true God and true Man, Mary Partnership” to provide pastoral ministry the names of 13 students in southwest For more information, visit dcdiocese. is therefore the Mother of God. formation, access to Catholic higher educa- Kansas who completed their coursework org/interactive-television. May our families have a renewed faith in the wisdom of Catholic teachings this year. The Epiphany is my favorite feast. One reason is that legend tells us that Magi were named Deacon Dwaine Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar (my middle name!). More impor- Lampe turning 80 tantly, the Magi came to worship and adore the Christ Child, and eacon Dwaine Lampe, who went from they gave Him gifts. Let us adore flying into the eyes of hurricanes to D the Lord as a family, and give our staring into the eyes of angry bulls, is turn- gifts to Him through tithing and ing 80. A come-and-go reception will be almsgiving this new year of 2016. held Saturday, Jan. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at the The Baptism of the Lord recalls Parkview Retirement Center, 202 Park St., Jesus’ own baptism in the river Spearville. If you are unable to attend, send Jordan by St. John the Baptist. cards to 202 Park St., Apt. 17, Spearville, Let us remember our baptism as KS, 67876. we make the sign of the cross with holy water, at church or at At right: Deacon Dwaine Lampe uses a home. Let us teach our children dainty umbrella to protect himself from that they became children of God a 1,000-plus pound bull. The Catholic at their baptism. deacon worked as a rodeo clown after Thank you, dear Lord, for these his naval service, when he was a radio many feasts just celebrated. Let operator on board planes that flew us enter 2016 renewed in spirit, directly into hurricanes. renewed in focus on family, renewed in following Christ Jesus “Live near to God, and so all things will appear to you little in comparison with eternal realities.” our Lord; He love us so much! -- R.M. McCheyne Page 4 January 17, 2016 Commentary The Southwest Kansas Catholic Tending the seeds of joy Finding the love in it t’s midmorning, and like clockwork I ity which I express y old Lab, Sarah, who now romps room, 300-square hear what sounds like barefoot teenag- but God’s, whose happily in Heaven’s backyard—an- foot basement apart- I M ers tromping across my roof. generosity has no gels tossing her rubber chew toys when ment, we wondered Then I hear the wbble-wbble-wbble that boundaries. they’re not scratching her tummy—used to what we could do to tells me the turkeys have descended again Who am I will- dig up our newly planted garden just so she help this poor couple in my yard. Usually four, sometimes five. ing to feed? And could eat the seeds we’d planted. After all on TV. They drive me mad. whom do I deem the effort we put into our garden—tilling, “Perhaps we could These birds are big. So big that they not worthy of my weeding, planting—I was torn between organize some sort of make my yard look small. They scratch generosity? Are anger, frustration, and thinking our dog fund-raiser,” my mom By David Myers with their big feet through the feeding pad they also not wor- was pretty darn amazing. How many dogs offered. Editor beneath the Leaning Ponderosa, sending thy of God’s gen- will go through all that effort just for one “Maybe a tele- pine needles and cracked corn and sun- erosity? teensy little seed? And what a nose! thon!” Dad replied. “I know some people! By Mary flower seeds flying. They own the yard. I sit uncomfort- So, I built a fence around the garden. Remember the guy who played Festus on Sharon Moore They eat everything. They rule. ably with these I dug postholes on each corner, cut and ‘Gunsmoke’?” As I open the door they look up, uncon- thoughts in a sea- planted 4x4 posts in cement, cut dozens of “Ken Curtis? You think he’d do it?” Poor, Like cerned that I am feeling furious. They kick son of bitter cold pointed pickets, nailed them to a frame- “No, he’s dead. But the daughter of Jesus and eat some more. and dark when work, installed a gate made from the head- the man who sold gardening shears to his I step out and rattle the bare branches humanity and all board of an old twin bed, and ran chicken grounds-keeper used to be my pharmacist. of my forsythia bush, then the weeping creation begins to turn its face toward the wire around the entire thing, just for that I’m sure she’d be willing!” cherry tree. They begin to move, each in longed-for light. added bit of security. It was the Fort Knox This was God’s gracious seed of discon- a different direction. They hoist their big Words of Jesus come to mind: “If you of gardens, and I was very proud. tent—foresight to know that this popular bodies to the top of the fence, then plop love those who love you, what good is The next day Sarah hopped over the TV program takes entirely for granted the down in the neighbor’s yard. that? Do not the pagans do the same? Be fence as if it was a dance-step. fact that half the world’s population lives Good riddance, I think. Peace lasts for perfect, as your heavenly Father is per- Planting can be a source of frustration, on less than $2.50 a day—not enough to about one minute. Then they’re back. fect.” and not just when you have an amazing purchase one Spanish tile. What can I do We repeat this drill three or four times. My friend Eric words it this way: “Where seed-sniffing dog. I mean, think what with this realization? What can I do to help Today I finally give up. “You win,” I is the love in it?” For Eric, love is the touch- seeds grow into! Sure, you get wheat, corn, those with so little? refuse to say. stone. “If I cannot find the love in it,” he apples, eggplant, and sources of sustenance • • • My option is to altogether stop feeding says, “I don’t say it. I don’t do it.” that keep the world alive, but you also get While watching one of the presiden- my beloved backyard community of birds These turkeys, tromping like barefoot poison oak, burrs, monster weeds, and tial debates, it was much easier for me to and red squirrels, and even the lone silver teenagers across my roof, Brother Sil- broccoli. Little seeds can get stuck in your consider that a particular candidate must squirrel whom I tolerate. Not feeding them ver Squirrel bulking up on cracked corn teeth, eventually sending you to the dentist have inhaled just a tad too much hairspray breaks my heart. against the winter cold, my darling spot- where you’re forced to converse while over the years. Without that welcome bit of So I get the genius idea: Put cracked ted towhees and varied thrush and golden lines of drool hang from your mouth. humor, I just might have launched a large corn and sunflower seeds in my empty crown sparrows and Oregon juncoes And one small seed can develop roots philodendron into the TV. Waving a Bible hanging baskets. Except for maybe the and mourning doves and fox and song that may, over time, turn your sidewalk at one moment, while pledging to kill in- mourning doves, everyone in my beloved sparrows—can I accept that they all are into a mountain range. They can grow into nocent families the next? Really?! backyard community will get fed. entrusted, in some way, to my care? your sewer lines and clog your pipes. God’s gracious seed of discontent But now Brother Silver Squirrel is com- Am I willing to bless God and find a Yep, seeds require attention. I can see teaches me that I must keep my mind aware pletely owning one of the feeders. unique beauty in each? These turkeys are why God might get a little frustrated now of the hypocrisies that stand firmly against “Dear God,” I think, “I want to feed most fully what God made them to be: and then. Our Heavenly Father plants a the teachings of our Loving Lord—from your creatures. But there are some I wish turkeys. My spotted towhees, too, give lot of seeds, and like those we plant in the any party, from any candidate—that are would just go away. Like those big oafish glory to God in their pure towheeness. I ground, each one requires our attention— so prevalent. And I must be aware of this turkeys, and this greedy squirrel.” am the one who resists being what God that is, if we want a bountiful harvest. while remembering that TVs are expen- What I really want is to feed those crea- made me to be, the generous image of a (Man, I’m on a roll!) sive. And philodendrons aren’t cheap, tures whom I deem deserve to be fed. My generous God. • • • either. beloved community. The peaceable ones, This is how God tames my hard and judg- When I was at home during Christmas, Fortunately, the seeds of discontent the ones who play nice. ing ways. It’s all pure apprenticeship for the my folks and I watched a TV show on the work in tandem with those of joy. I’m not And then comes a zinger of an insight: brothers and sisters whom I am yet to meet Home and Garden Channel in which a money-rich—well, not when compared to Who am I to determine who is worthy to be at the shadowy margins of my heart, at the young couple was looking for a vacation the young couple—but when compared to fed and who is not? Who gives me permis- transient margins of my town. home to purchase on Hilton Head Island half the people on the planet? I am super- sion to define who qualifies for inclusion (c) Mary Sharon Moore, 2016. All off the coast of South Carolina. duper money-rich. in “beloved community”? Rights Reserved. Mary Sharon Moore It was soooo sad. The couple only had But that’s not where the joy comes in. Truth be told, when I generously feed writes and speaks nationwide on the $600,000 to spend on their new vacation Appreciation, sure. But joy? Real joy my backyard friends, it’s not my generos- nature of God’s calling. home! Had this couple done something ter- doesn’t come from having stuff (and this ribly wrong in their lives to warrant God’s coming from a guy who has a talking punishment? Forget the 7,000 square foot “Robbie the Robot”). Dutch Colonial with the Spanish tile! The seeds of joy take root when realiza- Never mind the Victorian farmhouse with tion leads to action—helping our brothers the heated swimming pool! and sisters, whether through direct giving, This young couple (sniff) would be or in voting for the candidate who shows forced to live—nay, survive—their vaca- the fewest signs of insanity. tions in a mere 5,650 square foot water- In doing so, we receive God’s pat on the front Craftsman style mansion with heated back. pool and (arrrgh!) kitchen appliances that You’ve felt it. It’s awesome, isn’t it? are “so 2010”! That’s the pat on the back of a happy As my parents and I sat in their two- farmer thankful for a garden well-tended.

Official Newspaper Bishop John B. Brungardt...President Published Semi-Monthly by the Catholic David Myers...... Editor Diocese of Dodge City. All material in this Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager newspaper is copyrighted 2015. Daniel Stremel, CPA...... Business Manager The Southwest Kansas Catholic Mrs. Margaret Klenke...... Editor Emerita P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Service of Editors Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 Facsimile: (620) 227-1570 Byron Hull 1971-1974 e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 website: www.dcdiocese.org/register Tim Wenzl 1990-2001 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary January 17, 2016 Page 5 Blessed Chiara Badano 1971-1990

he only child of Ruggero and Maria Teresa God’s praises. She also had TBadano, Chiara was born in Luguria near the a passion for walks in the Gulf of Genoa, in answer to the prayer of her parents mountains, for sports, for who asked God for a child. From her birth, Chiara tennis and swimming. The was a healthy child, but the mother acknowledged secret of her being able to that she belonged first of all to God and was a converse on spiritual matters true gift to be cherished by her parents. While her with young and old was father crisscrossed Italy in a truck-hauling business, Chiara’s deep union with Chiara’s mother stayed home to raise her daughter. God. Her fiery temperament Mother’s chief duty was to teach her daughter the came under control through meaning of love. her devout and frequent Chiara was a joyful child but often became reception of the Eucharist. possessive of her toys. “Those are mine.” She In her high school days, sometimes compared herself to the son in the Chiara decided in 1985 Holy Ones of Gospel who promised he would do his father’s will that she wanted to become Our Time but then refused to do it. Her parents in their deep a doctor and treat African love for their child had to keep reminding her that children. She found school By Sister Irene when she was temperamental, she was not acting difficult and she was often Hartman, OP according to God’s will. This was a difficult lesson misunderstood by her for Chiara. teacher. In another school, Soon after Chiara had received first Eucharist, she did better but soon signs of the disease that she became a member of the Focolare movement was to cause her death began to appear, osteogenic for children. Named after her namesake, Chiara sarcoma or bone cancer. Once while playing tennis, Lubich, this organization invited youth to develop in intense pain she dropped her racket. a spirituality based on love of God and neighbor. Doctors ordered many kinds of treatment, none of This was a turning point in Chiara’s life. She began which prevented the spread of the cancer. Through assisting at daily Mass, praying the rosary frequently, seventeen months of intense suffering, Chiara’s and putting God first in her life. She developed a joyful spirit remained. She sang for her visitors, and great devotion to the Suffering Jesus. She prayed urged them not to feel sorry for her. Her parents, in their deep love for their for the conversion of atheists. She spent time with After having chosen the readings, songs, and white the elderly and lonely people she knew, often sitting dress for burial, Chiara died peacefully on October 7, child, had to keep reminding her that with the sick during the night. Chiara’s prayer life 1990. She was just nineteen. Her parents recited the when she was temperamental, she was not intensified as she entered more deeply into Scripture, Creed and then said, “God gave her to us; God has acting according to God’s will. This was a making the text her way of life. taken her back; blessed be His holy Name.” diﬃ cult lesson for Chiara. Chiara had a beautiful voice and liked to sing Chiara was named Blessed on September 25, 2010. Solidarity begins in the womb Jesus the Redeemer was an Embryonic Person By DeACon KeITH FouRnIeR redemptive plan for the entire created truth revealed in the Mystery which he beloved disciple John begins His order. we celebrate, there was a Redeemer in TGospel calling us to reflect on this From the very moment Jesus be- the Womb. The Incarnate Word, Jesus extraordinary truth: “In the beginning came Incarnate, His saving mission Christ, became one of us, at every stage was the Word, and the Word was with of redeeming and re-creating began. of our life. In fact, Jesus was an embry- God, and the Word was God. He was in The Incarnation is the very heart of the onic person, to use the salient phrase the beginning with God; all things were Mystery of the Christian Faith. The taken from this Church teaching, and made through him, and without him was God who made the whole universe and is forever identified with all embryonic not anything made that was made. In created us out of the dust of the earth, persons. him was life, and the life was the light took on our humanity. He lived in the Solidarity begins in the womb. Jesus of men. The light shines in the darkness, first home of every human person, His shows us the way. He is identified with and the darkness has not overcome it.” mother’s womb. every child in every womb. The Child (John 1:1-4) There was a Redeemer in the womb Jesus in the womb reminds us that every Then, in the 14th verse we read, of Mary! The Second Person of the child in the womb is our neighbor. As “And the Word became flesh and dwelt Blessed Trinity, the Word of the Father, we continue to celebrate His Birth, let among us, full of grace and truth.” was an embryonic human person, a fe- us rededicate ourselves to ending the WOW! The whole world recently tus, a child in the womb. Of course, that horror of every procured abortion. paused to remember the birth of Jesus Person, from the moment of conception, Christ. The Feast is properly referred to as the Ancient Christian Creeds affirm, as the Nativity of the Lord. Sometimes, was - and is - True God and True Man. even well intended bishops, priests, dea- In the light of this mystery every The God who made the whole cons and other ministers charged with human pregnancy, every womb, every preaching, mistakenly refer to this feast child in the womb, was forever elevated universe and created us out of as the Feast of the Incarnation. beyond the dignity he or she already However, from the moment Mary possessed. Also, the extreme evil of the dust of the earth, took said “Yes”, the Incarnation began. This every procured abortion is made even is a vitally important truth to remember. more obvious and profane. This Re- on our humanity. He lived Often the word Nativity and the word deemer in the womb, Jesus, began His Incarnation are used interchangeably. saving work “in utero” and He identi- in the first home of every Certainly, the Nativity is a part of the fies with every child in the womb. Jesus great mystery of the Incarnation. How- was an embryonic person and is forever human person, His ever, the Incarnation began with the identified with all embryonic persons. conception of Jesus and continues until We recently celebrated the Nativity of mother’s womb. the time of completion of His loving the Lord. Let us remember the profound Page 6 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Jubilee of Mercy, Cathedral Pilgrimage 3231 North 14th Avenue • Dodge City, Kansas 67801 • 620-225-4802 • dodgecitycathedral.com • [email protected]

invite you, he practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, I during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Tbecause it represents the journey each of us makes in this life. to accept the invitation of our Holy Father Life itself is a pilgrimage, and the human being is a viator, a pilgrim to come to our Cathedral, travelling along the road, making his or her way to the desired destina- to walk through the Holy Doors tion. open especially for this Jubilee. Similarly, to reach the Holy Door in Rome or in any Cathedral in the Come be embraced by God’s mercy world, everyone, each according to his or her ability, will have to make and renew your commitment to be among a pilgrimage. the blessed who are merciful. This will be a sign that mercy is also a goal to reach and requires dedication and sacrifice. +John B. Brungardt May pilgrimage be an impetus to conversion: by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God’s mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful with others as the Fa- ther has been with us.” -- Pope Francis, “The Face of Mercy”

1 Outside the Holy Doors: As you make your way to the various shrines, ask Pray these words from Psalm 43: Help me be merciful, for I have known your the Lord to bring to your mind and rest in your heart You, O God, are my strength. mercy. all those who have shown you mercy. Send your light and your fidelity, Touch the holy water in the font and make On leaving the main body of the cathedral church: that they may be my guide; the sign of the cross.

Let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place of your dwelling, 4 Gather at the ambo 8 Visit Our Lady’s Shrine That I may come to the altar of God, Read Luke 6: 35-36 Pray the Magnificat and/or the Salve Regina: to God, my joy, my delight. Love your enemies, and do good, and lend, Then I will praise you O God, my God. expecting nothing in return; and your reward Magnificat 2 Once inside standing in the will be great, and you will be sons and daughters My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, of the Most High; for God is kind to the ungrate- my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Gathering Space: ful and evil. Be merciful, just as your Father is for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. Pray these words from Psalm 27: merciful. From this day all generations will call me blessed: One thing I have asked from the Lord, the Almighty has done great things for me, that I shall seek: and holy is his Name. That I may dwell in the house of the Lord 5 Gather at the altar: all the days of my life, Remember: He has mercy on those who fear him To behold the beauty of the Lord Take this, all of you, and drink from it, in every generation. And to meditate in the Lord’s temple. for this is the chalice of my Blood, He has shown the strength of his arm, For in the day of trouble the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. the Lord will conceal me in the tabernacle; which will be poured out for you and for many In the secret place of the Lord’s tent for the forgiveness of sins. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, will the Lord hide me; lift me up on a rock. Do this in memory of me. and has lifted up the lowly. Pray He has filled the hungry with good things, Enter the main body of the Church in your heart…that through the power of the and the rich he has sent away empty. Most Precious Blood of Christ “many” may 3 Pause at the Baptismal Font and renew know the forgiveness for which the Lord poured He has come to the help of his servant Israel Baptismal Promises: out his healing and saving precious blood. for he remembered his promise of mercy, I renounce sin. the promise he made to our fathers, Lord, I want to live in the freedom you offer me. 6 Gather at the tabernacle: to Abraham and his children forever. I want to reject the unloving choices I have made, Pray (Lk 1:46-55) and the sinful failures to love anywhere in my life. in quiet prayer…remembering your intentions Help me reject all injustice, violence, and those of others that you bring with you on Salve Regina – Hail Holy Queen all that disrespects the dignity of all human life. this pilgrimage. Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our I reject the lure of evil and Satan the author and sweetness and our hope. prince of sin. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. Lord, I renew my commitment this day 7 Other possibilities: To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning and to turn from evil Make the way of the cross: weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gra- and from letting any disordered attachment, Pausing at each station. Before moving on: cious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, any empty promises master me, We praise you and we bless you, Lord, Jesus and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed and try to separate me from you. Christ, by your holy cross you have redeemed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. By this promise, I commit myself the world. O clement, O loving, to greater courage in acting justly As you make your way, ask the Lord to bring O sweet Virgin Mary. walking humbly to your mind and place on your heart those who bear the cross today through illness, injustice, and loving mercy. 9 Visit the Sacred Heart Chapel: I believe in God, the Father, creator of heaven and abuse. Lord have mercy on them all. At the window, pray for all children: earth. those abused, uncared for, forgotten; Lord, you made me and give me life every day. You may wish to merely visit the Cathedral fleeing oppression and persecution… I place my life in your loving hands. Crucifix: …children of all lands and peoples. I believe in Jesus Christ. …offer the “Jesus Prayer”: Lord, I trust in your mercy Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, Before leaving, read Matthew 9: 12-13 and ask that I may be one with you have mercy on me, a sinner. When Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those in compassionate, self-sacrificing love who are healthy who need a physician, but those who for others. You may wish to visit the shrines of the various are sick. Go and learn what this means: I believe in the Holy Spirit. saints: ‘I DESIRE MERCY, AND NOT SACRIFICE,’ for I Lord help me contribute to the unity that you desire …ask for their intercession: did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” for us. All you holy men and women of God, pray for us. The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 17, 2016 Page 7

The Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. At right is Mother Teresa. JUBILEE INDULGENCE ible in the witness of concrete signs as Jesus himself taught us,” states the Holy Father. “Each time that 10 Standing at the ur Holy Father desires this Holy Year to be “for one of the faithful personally performs one or more Jubilee Holy Doors: Oall believers a true moment of encounter with of these actions, he or she shall surely obtain the Before you leave the Cathedral, pray Pope the mercy of God.” He offers, through his authority Jubilee Indulgence.” Francis’ Prayer for the Jubilee: as the Vicar of Christ, an indulgence, or remission • • • of the punishment for sin, for those that during the This Pilgrimage Guide may be used by individuals, ord Jesus Christ, you have taught year are able to make a pilgrimage to the basilicas in families, groups, parishes that wish to make a Jubi- Lus to be merciful like the heavenly Rome or to their local cathedral. lee of Mercy Pilgrimage to our Cathedral. Groups or Father, and have told us that whoever As is traditional, those making those pilgrimages parishes can develop their own Pilgrimage Guide. If you come as a group, you may want to contact sees you sees Him. Show us your face will be asked to make confession, celebrate the the Cathedral to ensure that Cathedral services and/ and we will be saved. Your loving gaze Mass, and pray for the pope’s intentions at the time or activities do not interfere with your pilgrimage. freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being of the pilgrimage or in close proximity to it. If you come as a group and wish to celebrate Mass enslaved by money; the adulteress and The Holy Father’s intentions are found in the Southwest Kansas Catholic (Page 19). that can be arranged by contacting the Cathedral. Magdalene from seeking happiness only You will need to have a priest with you. in created things; made Peter weep after Pope Francis extends the possibility of indulgence his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the in a special way to those who are sick or imprisoned. repentant thief. Let us hear, as if ad- For sick or elderly persons unable to travel, he says: “Living with faith and joyful hope this moment dressed to each one of us, the words that of trial, receiving communion or attending Holy Mass The Cathedral’s Weekend Mass Schedule: you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If and community prayer, even through the various Saturday 5 p.m. (English) and 7 p.m. (Spanish) you knew the gift of God!” means of communication, will be for them the means Sunday 9 a.m. (English) and 12 noon (Spanish) You are the visible face of the invis- of obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence.” ible Father, of the God who manifests his For those in prison, he states: “The Jubilee Year The Cathedral’s Weekday Mass Schedule is usually: power above all by forgiveness and mer- has always constituted an opportunity for great Monday – 5:30 p.m. (English) cy: let the Church be your visible face in amnesty, which is intended to include the many Tuesday – Friday 7 a.m. (English) the world, its Lord risen and glorified. people who, despite deserving punishment, have Wednesday – 9 a.m. (English) You willed that your ministers would become conscious of the injustice they worked and Friday – 6 p.m. (Spanish) also be clothed in weakness in order that sincerely wish to re-enter society and make their they may feel compassion for those in honest contribution to it. May they all be touched in If you wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcili- ignorance and error: let everyone who a tangible way by the mercy of the Father who wants ation, these are the scheduled times for individual approaches them feel sought after, loved, to be close to those who have the greatest need of celebrations: Tuesday 5–6:30 p.m. and forgiven by God. his forgiveness. They may obtain the Indulgence in Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 noon; 3:30– 4:30 p.m. Send your Spirit and consecrate every the chapels of the prisons.” If you wish to celebrate the sacrament communally, one of us with its anointing, so that the The pontiff also extends the possibility for for- priests will need to accompany your group. Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace giveness of sin to anyone who performs one of the traditional spiritual or corporal works of mercy during from the Lord, and your Church, with re- The Cathedral may schedule Pilgrimage Days during the newed enthusiasm, may bring good news the year. “The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbors in their Jubilee Year with special events and prayer opportunities. to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives Check the Cathedral website, dodgecitycathedral.com, for and the oppressed, and restore sight to spiritual and bodily necessities. Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, further information, dates, and times. the blind. as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. The We ask this through the intercession corporal works of mercy consist especially in feed- Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live ing the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the 3231 north Fourteenth Avenue and reign with the Father and the Holy naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying P. o. Box 670 Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. the dead.” [The Catechism of the Catholic Church Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Go in peace to announce the Gospel of (2447)] 620-225-4802 the Lord! “I have asked the Church in this Jubilee Year to re- 620-338-8268 (Fax) discover the richness encompassed by the spiritual www.dodgecitycathedral.com and corporal works of mercy,” Pope Francis writes. [email protected] “The experience of mercy, indeed, becomes vis- Page 8 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Working Knights to help those most in need Putting mercy at Dodge City KofC donates $3,300 to local charities work in the home Focus on corporal, spiritual works of mercy in the Year of Mercy

By Jake Samour Editor’s Note: Jake Samour is director of the Diocese of Wichita Office of Marriage and Fam- ily Lie. The following (including at bottom) was originally printed in the Catholic Advance. n his letter announcing an extraordinary Year Iof Mercy, Pope Francis invites all of us to live out “in our daily lives the mercy which the At left, Knight Steve Hessman presents a check to Gina Pack of Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas. At Father constantly extends to us.” right, Hessman presents a check to Carol Woydziak of Birthright of Dodge City. The pope continues, “In this Jubilee Year, let us allow God to surprise us.” All this focus on hanks to the generosity of the parishioners of the merous operations designed to help those most in need. the Year of Mercy has invigorated the church to TCathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart Formerly known as Catholic Social Service, the orga- invite one and all to rediscover and put into prac- Knights of Columbus Council #2955 in Dodge City nization recently celebrated a half century of service in tice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. donated a total of $3,300 to Catholic Charities of South- southwest Kansas. These works of mercy are meant to help us enter west Kansas and Birthright of Dodge City. Birthright of Dodge City offers non-judgemental sup- more deeply into the heart of the Gospel in order Steve and Becky Hessman spearheaded the effort, call- port to women who are, or think they might be, preg- to reawaken our conscience. ing on Knights from the council to hand out baby bottles nant. Birthright offers services, guidance, referrals and Pope Francis tells us that “Jesus introduces after each Mass during the first weekend of October. resources in order to help women help themselves. Their us to these works of mercy in his preaching so Each bottle contained the message, “Knights of Co- services are free and available 24/7 through their toll- that we can know whether or not we are living lumbus Pro-life: ‘CHANGE FOR LIFE’. Please return free helpline: 1-800-550-4900. The local office can be as his disciples.” Much can be done to put the this bottle the last Sunday of October with your loose contacted at 620-225-1249. All services are kept in strict works of mercy into practice. However, it is change.” confidentiality. in our homes where it is perhaps the hardest to Just over $3,300 was collected. The balance will be Becky Hessman, Steve, and Steve’s fellow Knights accomplish this. Yet that is precisely where it is used to purchase new bottles to hand out next year (since offered their appreciation to all who took part in the most needed. not all bottles are returned). “Change for Life” collection. As I thought about my own family life and Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas oversees nu- prayed about how I could put into practice each of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, I came up with a simple list that can help any of us put ourselves in a position where God can We always remain close to the Heart of God surprise us this Jubilee Year: We all can understand that knowing and By Sister Andre KrAvek, OP because of some misdeed, neither All of us are being challenged experiencing God’s mercy in our lives should Reprinted from the Claflin and El- can our God abandon us when we sin to practice a greater degree of for- impel us to show God’s mercy to others, par- linwood parish newsletter. and attempt to move away from his giveness. While there may be many ticularly to those whom we are meant to love n Dec. 6, 2015, Pope Francis love. Just think of the parable of people in our life who are in need of the most. Making these acts of mercy become a Oopened a “Year of Mercy” the “Prodigal Son.” forgiveness, we each have to admit reality is a whole different story. Let us strive for the worldwide Church. He is Pope Francis states, “God is patient that the first person who needs our to put into practice at least one of these sugges- challenging us to come to a deep- with us because he loves us, and forgiveness is yourself. We may tions at a time. er realization that we are all loved by those who love are able to under- not be so proud of all that we’ve If we persevere, we’ll be surprised at how God and that love never fails, it lifts stand, to hope, and to inspire confi- done, but if God can forgive us, then many of these works of mercy become habits in us up and supports us, and encour- dence. They do not give up, they do we should be able to do the same. our homes. Let us start now, during this holiday ages us to move forward. not burn bridges, and they are able to It’s only by God’s grace that we have season, and let that provide an incentive to con- We can move forward with a forgive. Let us remember this in our God’s mercy. tinue throughout the Year of Mercy. As we do deeper relationship with God, our lives as Christians. Let’s rely on it and revel in the re- this, let us attentively set out to encounter Jesus neighbors, and ourselves. God always waits for us, even ality that we are so loved by God and of Nazareth, who reveals the mercy of God, and Pope Francis reminds us that God when we have left him behind! He is so important to him. Even as sinners let us allow God to surprise us. always loves us, no matter what. A never far from us, and if we return to we are very close to the heart of God. parent cannot abandon their child him, he is ready to embrace us.”

Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy If we have Feed the hungry Instruct the ignorant no peace, it Simplify meals throughout the year; buy less junk food Invite a family member to go to mass or attend a study group Give drink to the thirsty Admonish the sinner is because Challenge everyone in the home not to waste water Help your child make a better choice by your witness and actions Clothe the naked Forgive offenses we have Embrace and show love to the family more often this year Offer forgiveness to a family member Welcome the stranger Bearing wrongs patiently forgotten Make it a priority to do things that include the whole family Don’t hold a grudge or be resentful toward a loved one Heal the sick Comfort the afflicted that we Be present to the kids in times of physical or emotional pain Show a sign of love to a family member going through a rough time Visit the imprisoned Counsel the doubtful belong to Visit with your child while he or she is in time-out Accompany a family member who is struggling with his or her faith Bury the dead Pray for the living and the dead each other. Visit the cemetery and pray for family members who have died Ask family members if you can pray for anything on their behalf -- Mother Teresa The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 17, 2016 Page 9 In ﬁ rst prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: ‘We are all children of God’ By eLISe HARRIS tion has also received a monthly intention from the Catholic News Agency Pope. In 1929 an additional, missionary intention atican City, Jan 7, 2016 -- The pope’s was added by the Holy Father, aimed at the faithful Vfirst-ever video message on his monthly in particular. prayer intentions was released Jan. 6, high- Referred to on the organization’s website as the lighting the importance of interreligious dia- Pope’s “universal” and “evangelization” intentions, logue and the beliefs different faith traditions this month’s prayer requests focus on Francis’ de- hold in common, such as the figure of God and sire for Interreligious Dialogue and Christian Unity. love. Francis offers his universal petition so that “sin- “Many think differently, feel differently, cere dialogue among men and women of different seeking God or meeting God in different ways. faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice,” In this crowd, in this range of religions, there and expresses his evangelistic prayer that “by means is only one certainty that we have for all: we of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace are all children of God,” Pope Francis said in of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divi- his message, released Jan. 6, the feast of the sions.” Epiphany. The Apostleship of Prayer has called the new At the beginning of the video, a minute- videos on the intentions “The Pope Video.” While and-a-half long, the Pope cites the fact that the Apostleship of Prayer/Screenshot. there are two intentions, the videos are centered on majority of the earth’s inhabitants profess some Interfaith leaders hold objects expressing their beliefs in Pope Fran- the first, universal intention. sort of religious belief. cis’ video message on prayer for interreligious dialogue. This month’s video also features old friends of This, he said, “should lead to a dialogue the pontiff from his time in Buenos Aires. Namely, among religions. We should not stop praying month: that sincere dialogue among men and women of Rabbi Daniel Goldman, Father Guillermo Marco, a for it and collaborating with those who think differ- different faiths may produce fruits of peace and justice. I Catholic priest, and Islamic leader Omar Abboud. ently.” have confidence in your prayers.” Released on various social media sites such as You- The video goes on to feature representatives of Bud- An initiative of the Jesuit-run global prayer network Tube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the video shows dhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism, who proclaim Apostleship of Prayer, the video was filmed in collabo- Pope Francis speaking in his native Spanish, with sub- their respective beliefs in God, Jesus Christ, Allah and ration with the Vatican Television Center (CTV) and titles available in a total of 10 different languages. Buddha. marks the first time the Pope’s monthly prayer intentions Papal prayer intentions for the rest of the year are Later on, after the Pope affirms that all, regardless of have been featured on video. listed on the organization’s website, displaying themes their religious profession, are children of God, the faith The Apostleship of Prayer was founded by Jesuit close to Francis’ heart, such as prayers for creation, leaders state their common belief in love. seminarians in France in 1884 to encourage Christians to families in difficulty, small farmers, indigenous peoples, Pope Francis closes the video by expressing his serve God and others through prayer, particularly for the countries receiving refugees, an end to child-soldiers, hope that viewers “will spread my prayer request this needs of the Church. Since the late 1800s the organiza- solidarity and respect for women.

U.S. bishops respond to gun regulations “These ‘back Catholic News Agency gun shows and online, must perform “The president’s action is a small This policy, he said, “is rooted in door’ gun ashington D.C., Jan. 7, 2016 background checks on potential buy- but important step to control sales the belief that our churches, schools dealers have W- As United States president ers; states are to provide information of weapons at gun shows and over and other places of worship are Barack Obama on Jan. 5 announced about those disqualified from buy- the internet that sidestep background intended to be sanctuaries – holy effectively executive action to curb gun violence, ing guns due to certain restrictions checks. These ‘back door’ gun deal- sites where people come to pray nullifi ed the the nation’s bishops welcomed “rea- involving mental illness or domestic ers have effectively nullified the law and participate in the ministry of the sonable efforts” of the regulation of violence; and some 230 new exam- requiring background checks by Church.” law requiring guns and encouraged congressional iners to conduct background checks legitimate gun dealers by creating a Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler background action on the issue. will be hired at the FBI. black-market in firearms for those had also responded to the Texas law “For a long time now, the bishops Obama had attempted to push seeking to avoid background checks the preceding week. In a Dec. 31, checks by of the United States have called for expanded background check legisla- for whatever reason. The proliferation 2015 statement, he said that “I respect legitimate reasonable policies to help reduce tion through Congress in 2012 after of weapons must be controlled.” and support the right that we have as gun violence,” Archbishop Thomas a shooting at a Connecticut school The bishop also charged that “Con- Texans to defend ourselves and our gun dealers Wenski of Miami said shortly after killed 26, but it had failed. gress has unabashedly sold itself to the families. As Catholics, we believe by creat- Obama’s address. The archbishop is The president also asked that gun lobby. If there was ever any doubt, the legitimate defense of persons can chair of the U.S. bishops’ domestic Congress approve $500 million to its recent action to kill legislation to be not only a right, but also a grave ing a black- justice and human development com- improve access to mental health- ban people on the terrorist no-fly list duty. market in mittee. care. He cited the need to respond to made it obvious.” “In the Diocese of Tyler, I strongly “While no measure can eliminate 30,000 gun deaths each year and to Bishop Farrell also used his post to encourage those who choose to exer- fi rearms for all acts of violence which involve several major shooting incidents, say- address Texas’ new law, which was cise this right to continue to do so in those seek- firearms, we welcome reasonable ing, “We can find ways to reduce gun effective Jan. 1, allowing holders of a prudent and responsible manner. efforts aimed at saving lives and violence consistent with the Second concealed firearms licenses to carry With respect to our communal wor- ing to avoid making communities safer. We hope Amendment.” firearms openly in places not prohib- ship, I believe that openly carrying a background Congress will take up this issue in Numerous Republican legislators ited by law. weapon is not appropriate during the a more robust way, considering all and presidential candidates were The Dallas bishop lamented the Sacred Liturgy and may understand- checks for of the varied aspects involved,” he quick to challenge the executive ac- legislation, saying, “it is difficult ably cause great discomfort to some whatever continued in his Jan. 6 statement. tion. to see how this … can accomplish gathered to worship alongside us.” Archbishop Wenski added that Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas on anything other than cause people to In his capacity as Bishop of Tyler, reason. The aside from “reasonable regulation, Jan. 5 called the executive actions feel threatened and intimidated.” he asked the faithful of his diocese conversations must include strength- “first steps in correcting gun laws Noting that the law allows churches “and guests of our churches to observe proliferation ening social services for persons with so weak that they are ludicrous.” He to prohibit the carrying of open or my instruction that weapons are not to of weapons mental illness, while being mindful added, “Thank God that someone concealed weapons on their premises, be openly carried during Holy Mass or that the vast majority of those suffer- finally has the courage to close the he announced that “the Diocese of other times of public worship.” must be con- ing with mental illness are not likely loopholes in our pitiful gun control Dallas will prohibit the possession He added that peace officers of trolled.” to commit violent criminal acts.” laws to reduce the number of mass of any weapon in any facility owned, local, state, or federal agencies are -- Most Rev. The United States president had shootings, suicides and killings that leased and operated by the diocese or exempt from the instruction. -- Mother Teresa Kevin Farrell on Jan. 5 announced that gun sellers, have become a plague in our coun- a diocesan entity, except as specifi- “As Texans adjust to this new law, I of Dallas including currently exempt sellers at try.” cally permitted by diocesan policy.” Continued on Page 23 Page 10 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Mercy and the Eucharist Vatican gives fi nal Pastoral Ministry Formation courses to examine Christ’s message of mercy approval for THeo 4881 Miscericordia en el THeo 4881B Works of THeo 4003 Christology he Pastoral Ministry Formation program is Mundo Real (1 hour course) (3 hour course) Mercy-essential Topen to any adults with a desire to learn more canonization of Catholicism about their faith. It is designed to help people Instructor: Father Steve Heina Instructor: Father Juan Fahey-Guerra (1 hour course) become stronger witnesses and, if they choose, Course Description: “We are aware Course Description: “Buscamos el signifi- pastoral ministers for the Diocese of Dodge City. Mother Teresa of things in our life and world that are cado de la Misericordia en el siglo 21.” Instructor: Father Robert They can earn a college degree (through New- in need of redemption. This course will Class Time: April 29-May 1 Schremmer man University) in pastoral ministry, or a diocesan take an in-depth look at what Catholics Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 3 p.m. Course Description: “In diploma (by completing 30 college credit hours). believe about how Jesus Christ brings the Location: Spiritual Life Center, Wichita what new way could you “The Pastoral Ministry Formation Program has redeeming power of true God and true THeo 4881 eucharist: Sacrament practice one of the works of helped me grow in both human and spiritual humanity to you and your world. We will of Mercy (1 hour course) mercy on a personal, social, maturity,” said Kayla Gleason of Kinsley. “It explore the Scriptures, teachings of the or even political level?” Instructor: Father Frank Coady continues to give me hope and knowledge that I church, and the human condition.” Class Times: April 29- Course Description: “In the Eucharist, we need to cope with the challenges that are facing Class Times: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, May 1 renew the gift of the Body and Blood of our world today.” 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12; Saturday mornings Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 3 Christ…our hearts are enlarged to receive and “This program offers me the spiritual dimen- 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon p.m. show mercy.” sion that was missing as I sought out programs, Location: Interactive Television Sites Location: Spiritual Life Class Time: April 29-May 1; Friday such as the MBA, at other universities,” said throughout the Dodge City and Salina Center, Wichita Lisa Gabel, of Hays. “I look forward to the Dioceses 5 p.m. to Sunday 3 p.m. Location: Spiritual Life Center, Wichita casual Saturday morning classes as they provide the opportunity to deepen my faith and go forth to serve others.” For more information contact Coleen Stein, 620-227-1538 or [email protected]. You can also visit: www.dcdiocese.org/pastoral-ministry- formation. LtoR: Fathers Steve Heina, John Fa- hey-Guerra, Frank Coady, and Robert Schremmer. Church in Partnership with Newman University

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At far right: Mother Teresa (left) as a young girl, dressed in the garb of her native Macedo- nia, which was annexed by Serbia in 1912. At her right is her older sister, Aga. At near right is the future saint as she is best known, a woman who selflessly gave of herself to those most in need. She will be canonized (sainted) sometime in the latter half of 2016, possibly in September.

atican City, Dec 18, 2015 it was on the way that she felt what VCNA- After months of antici- she called “an order” from God to pation, the miracle allowing for the leave the convent and live among canonization of Blessed Mother Te- the poor. The Vatican granted her resa of Calcutta has officially been permission to leave the Sisters of approved by the Vatican, though as Loretto and to live her new call un- of now no specific date for the event der the guidance of the Archbishop has been given. of Calcutta. Rumors of the canonization have After she left her convent, Mother been building for months. However, Teresa began working in the slums, the Vatican made it official in a teaching poor children, and treating Dec. 18 communique. the sick in their homes. A year later, Although no plans are official, the some of her former students joined Vatican has previously suggested her, and together they took in men, Sept. 4, 2016 – which is being ob- women and children who were dy- served as a jubilee day for workers ing in the gutters along the streets. and volunteers of mercy – as a pos- In 1950, the Missionaries of sible canonization date, since it is Charity were born as a congregation close to Sept. 5, the nun’s feast day of the Diocese of Calcutta. In 1952, and the anniversary of her death. the government granted them a In September, Father Caetano house from which to continue their Rizzi, the Vicar for Canonic af- mission of serving Calcutta’s poor fairs in the Brazilian diocese of and forgotten. Santos and the Promoter of Justice The congregation quickly grew for the miracle, told CNA that the from a single house for the dy- Pope was interested in canonizing ing and unwanted to nearly 500 Mother Teresa during the Jubilee houses around the world. Mother Year of Mercy, which runs from Teresa set up homes for prostitutes, Dec. 8, 2015-Nov. 20, 2016. battered women, orphanages for Mother Teresa was born Agnes poor children and houses for those Gonxha Bojaxhiu Aug. 26, 1910, suffering from AIDS. in Skopje, Macedonia. The young- She was a fierce defender of the est of three children, she attended unborn, and is known to have said, a youth group run by a Jesuit priest “If you hear of some woman who called Sodality, which eventually does not want to keep her child and opened her to the call of service as wants to have an abortion, try to a missionary nun. persuade her to bring him to me. I She joined the Sisters of Loretto will love that child, seeing in him at age 17 and was sent to Calcutta, the sign of God’s love.” where she taught at a high school. She died Sept. 5, 1997, and was After contracting tuberculosis, she beatified just six years later by St. was sent to rest in Darjeeling, and John Paul II Oct. 19, 2003. • • • In 1997, the summer before Mother Teresa died, Sister Virginia Pearl of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City met Mother Teresa in Calcutta and volunteered to work with the dying. A nun handed her a baby girl just a few days old found in a suitcase stolen by a thief. Sister Virginia cared for the infant, who was named “Teresa” after Mother Teresa. The baby—like Sister Virginia’s great-grandmother, a Po- tawatomie Indian who walked the Trail of Death—lived while so many others died. -- May 2012 Southwest Kansas Catholic Page 12 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Remember that refugees are fleeing for their lives, bishop urges

By Matt Hadro and prayers to St. Juan Diego and St. Jose- Catholic News Service phine Bakhita, a Sudanese-born nun who ashington D.C., Jan 5, 2016 -- As the was sold into slavery as a young girl. Wnumber of displaced persons is at its Some of the committee’s policy recom- highest worldwide, Catholics must remem- mendations for the Syrian crisis include the ber that “extremely vulnerable” refugees United States sending development aid to often flee circumstances where their very surrounding countries that are overwhelmed lives are at risk, a bishop has said. by the number of refugees, and increasing “People often forget that the Holy Fam- the annual intake of Syrian refugees by ily themselves were refugees fleeing into preparing to accept 100,000 every year. Egypt,” Bishop Eusebio Elizondo Alma- The number of persons displaced is at guer, auxiliary bishop of Seattle, said in a the highest ever recorded – 59.5 million at Dec. 30 statement in advance of National the end of 2014, according to the United Migration Week, which was observed Jan. Nations’ refugee agency, UNHCR. It has 3-9. seen its largest jump in a single year, up “Likewise, refugees around the world, from 51.2 million displaced in 2013 and all of whom are extremely vulnerable, are 37.5 million a decade prior. Conflict in fleeing for their lives,” added the chair of Syria is the biggest cause of the increase in the U.S. bishops’ committee on migration. migration, the UNHCR claimed in its 2014 “As Catholics, we are called to welcome Global Trends Report: World at War. and support these families who also need Half of the refugees were children, and “It just felt like a river of humanity looking our help.” only 126,800 returned to their home coun- The theme of National Migration Week tries in 2014, the report added. for a place to find peace and security.” 2016 was “A Stranger and You Welcomed Ultimately, Catholics must focus on ad- -- Bill O’Keefe, vice president of government relations Me.” It focused especially on the Syrian dressing the root causes of migration to best and advocacy with Catholic Relief Services refugee crisis, where more than 4.1 million treat the global problem, said Bill O’Keefe, have fled the country since 2011 due to an vice president of government relations and case, is an incredibly dangerous voyage to tion – the omnibus spending bill passed ongoing civil war among rebel factions and advocacy with Catholic Relief Services, in seek safety and security and opportunity for by Congress Dec. 18. The bill more than the Assad regime. an interview with CNA on International their families,” he told CNA. doubled funding for education and youth To raise awareness about the plights of Migrants Day. O’Keefe had just returned from a trip to engagement programs in Central America migrants, the migration committee has “We all need to be focusing on the root Greece, Macedonia, and Serbia to oversee which help youth at risk of gang violence provided prayer resources, including Mass causes of migration, and what are the fac- CRS’ work there helping refugees and and recruitment, chief causes of child intentions for migrants and civil leaders, tors that drive people to make what, in this migrants from Africa and the Middle East emigration in the region. This was a “great coming to Europe. He said he saw 5,000 a step,” he said. day passing through Macedonia and Serbia, Also, he said the effects of climate change tired after their “long and exhausting trip are already increasing migration worldwide, already.” with longer droughts and unusual weather “It just felt like a river of humanity look- patterns hurting crop yields. This forces ing for a place to find peace and security,” some to move elsewhere for employment O’Keefe said. or away from food scarcity. Refugees and migrants are “people like Scarcity of vital resources such as water us,” he insisted, “people who are looking for can even further social unrest and conflict, a better life for their kids, who are interested he added. in education and in a job and in safety.” CRS has helped about 800,000 refugees They would rather not leave their home from Iraq and Syria, O’Keefe noted, and for another country, but are compelled to do is providing food, water, and clothing to so by their present circumstances, he added. refugees passing through the “transit coun- Many fleeing Syria were part of the economic tries” of Greece, Serbia, and Macedonia on middle-class there before the civil war, but their way to northern Europe. In Iraq, they they saw the situation deteriorate over the are building on to incomplete shelters to years – witnessing appalling acts of violence provide cheap housing for refugees there. – and eventually had no choice but to leave. Ultimately, treating migration is not Many migrants from Central America to about handing out to materials to crowds, the United States in recent years have had but encountering persons. to make the same decision, he pointed out, “The Holy Father, when he was here, fleeing “exclusion, social inequality, and reminded us when he spoke to the Con- violence.” gress that the refugees and migrants are O’Keefe praised one example of action not just numbers, but are people and faces,” taken to address the root causes of migra- O’Keefe said.

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By JOHN BURGER News Editor, Aletei er name reminds you of the infamous Hhurricane that hit New Orleans. A di- minutive 15-year-old with long strawberry hair, she doesn’t speak much English, but she’s learned phrases like “I got it, I got it!” She prefers pizza to a famous American hamburger chain. And she’s headed back home to Iraq. Because of the obvious security con- cerns for a Christian living in a place that is experiencing, in the estimation of Pope Francis, a genocide, we’ve been asked to identify her only by her first name, Katreena, and to speak of her home as “the area around Mosul and the Nineveh Plain.” Katreena and her mother, Rajaa, met with a few reporters at St. Joseph’s Residence, a home for the elderly and infirm in northern Connecticut run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Like the famous hurricane, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria—ISIS—has turned Katreena and Rajaa’s lives upside down, Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus as it has for hundreds of thousands of oth- get her on a course of treatment that ers in Syria and Iraq. But unlike the resi- they can continue in Iraq.” Katreena and her mother, Rajaa, Chaldeans from Iraq, with some of the Little dents of the Gulf Coast in 2005, Katreena Though her health is more stable, Sisters of the Poor in the St. Joseph’s Residence in Enfield, CT. and her family, including her father and Katreena’s family faces an uncertain fu- three younger siblings, have little hope of ture as she and Rajaa head back to Erbil. Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission. It first appeared on going back to the village where they had And even though the Kurdish capital is http://aleteia.org. lived in peace and where Katreena even relatively safe, Katreena drops phrases had her own room. like, “We don’t know when ISIS is go- Since leaving their hometown in the ing to show up in Erbil.” summer of 2014, they have been living in Katreena’s father is a policeman, and Erbil, the Kurdish capital of northern Iraq, ISIS threatened to cut his head off if the which has sheltered thousands of internal- family goes back to their hometown, ly displaced persons, primarily Christians according to Rajaa. “They told us that from Mosul and the Nineveh Plain. they burned our house, that we have It was the flight from ISIS that eventu- nothing left there.” ally led Katreena to the United States. She That was after they painted “nun” on had already injured a foot, and that be- it, an Arabic letter signifying the word came badly infected during the long trek “Nazarene,” or Christian. Katrina’s to Erbil, which involved a lot of walking. family are members of the Chaldean She now walks with crutches. Catholic Church. A medical clinic in Erbil that is run by “There’s no hope. We’re afraid,” Ra- the St. Elizabeth University of Healthcare jaa said. “That’s why my husband wants and Social Work in Bratislava, Slova- to leave Iraq. Even if an organization kia, found that they could not give her helps us, we don’t want to stay there. the medical assistance she needed. The Until ISIS dissolves, there’s no hope.” Knights of Columbus had been support- But without much hope for a visa, the ing the clinic, as part of their assistance to family will have to stay put. Christian communities in Iraq and Syria, She said all Christians want to leave so the clinic reached out to the Knights for the country now, a sentiment that is in help. the crosshairs of several bishops deter- “We worked with the clinic to secure mined to see that Christianity survives a medical visa to bring Katreena and her in a land close to its birth. mother here for evaluation and treatment,” But for the five weeks Katreena and said Andrew Walther, vice president her mother have stayed at St. Joseph’s, for communications for the Knights of the visitors from Iraq have given of Columbus. Since September Katreena has themselves to the sisters and the elderly been treated at the Connecticut Children’s they care for. Medical Center in Hartford, and she “It brought the residents a sense of and her mother were able to live at St. having a granddaughter on site,” said Joseph’s. Sister Genevieve Nugent, director of the A hospital in Iraq diagnosed her with facility. “For us and the staff, she was a failed kidney and planned to operate like our little sister…. She says she has to remove it. They were in the car going to go home because if her family has to the hospital to have it removed when to move again she’s afraid they’ll get they got the call that they could come here separated, and if they’re going to die, for medical care. Had they gone through she wants to die with them. with the surgey, doctors tell us she likely “It’s brought the whole thing to life would have died given the state of her for us,” Sister Genevieve said. “We’ve foot and general health,” Walther said. always prayed for the Middle East, but “By bringing her here they were able to now it’s got a face.” Page 14 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic La familia en 2016 l volver este fin de semana al tiempo causa de nuestro enfoque en las cosas, las una fe renovada en la sabiduría de las Aordinario, reflexionamos sobre las cosas, las cosas. Jesús nos trajo el cami- enseñanzas católicas en este año. muchas fiestas de la temporada de Navi- no del amor, la unidad y la salvación. La Epifanía es mi fiesta favorita. Una dad que acaba de terminar, y hacemos ¿Celebramos la misa semanal en familia de las razones es que la leyenda nos dice planes para tener un mayor énfasis sobre este nuevo año, para recibir su cuerpo y que los Reyes Magos se llamaban Gaspar, la familia durante el año 2016. sangre? Melchor y Baltazar (¡mi segundo nom- La Inmaculada Concepción celebra La Sagrada Familia, Jesús, María y bre!). Más importante aún, los Reyes la familia con nuestro recordatorio de José destaca la importancia de la familia Magos llegaron a venerar y adorar al María conce- Niño Jesús, y bida sin pecado le dieron rega- en el vientre los. Adoremos de su madre al Señor como Santa Ana. San familia, y dé- + John B. Brungardt Joaquín y Santa mosle nuestros Opispo de Dodge City Ana, abuelos de dones a través Jesús, ense- del diezmo y la ñaron a María la limosna en este A veces, nos distraemos misericordia del nuevo año 2016. Padre Celestial El Bautismo del del Niño Jesús a causa de a través de las Señor recuerda nuestro enfoque en las escrituras del el propio bau- Antiguo Testa- tismo de Jesús en cosas, las cosas, las cosas. mento. Abuelos: el río Jordán por Jesús nos trajo el camino ¿ayudan ustedes Juan el Bautista. del amor, la unidad y la a su familia con Recordemos su sabiduría y nuestro bautismo salvación. experiencia en la al hacer la señal fe? de la cruz con • • • Nuestra Se- agua bendita, en ñora de Gua- la iglesia o en dalupe, al aparecerse a San Juan Diego en nuestras vidas. Imitemos esta familia casa. Enseñemos a nuestros hijos que se La Sagrada Familia, Jesús, hace unos 500 años, comenzó una gran extraordinaria en 2016. convierten en hijos de Dios en su bau- María y José destaca la conversión a la fe católica del pueblo del María, Madre de Dios es fundamen- tismo. actual México. La Virgen nos conduce a talmente una fiesta de Jesús. El Concilio Gracias, querido Señor, por estas importancia de la familia su Hijo Jesús. ¿Tenemos una devoción a de Éfeso en el año 431, conducido por la muchas fiestas que acabamos de celebrar. en nuestras vidas. Imit- María y al rosario en nuestras familias? enseñanza de San Cirilo, declaró a María, Entremos en 2016 renovados en el espíri- emos esta familia extraor- La Navidad, natividad de nuestro “madre de Dios (Theotokos)”. Puesto tu, renovados en nuestro enfoque sobre la Señor, es un punto culminante de nuestras que Jesús era verdadero Dios y verdadero familia, renovados en el seguimiento de dinaria en 2016. celebraciones litúrgicas de cada año. A Hombre, María, por lo tanto, es la Madre Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor; ¡Él nos ama veces, nos distraemos del Niño Jesús a de Dios. Que nuestras familias tengan mucho! Cinco cosas que podemos aprender de Belén según el Arzobispo de Madrid ADRID (ACI) - El Arzobispo de aprende que “el ser humano vale por con todos y para todos”, asegura el quien vive para sí mismo “convierte su MMadrid (España), Mons. Carlos lo que es y no por lo que tiene”. Vivir Arzobispo de Madrid. vida en un tedio permanente y su exis- Osoro, explicó en su carta pastoral entregando “concordia, solidaridad y En ese sentido apuntó que Jesucristo tencia en vasija vacía”, por eso explicó semanal cinco enseñanzas que podemos paz” son “exigencias ineludibles de un es “el punto seguro de referencia moral” la importancia de abandonarse en Dios aprender de Belén y animó especial- mundo herido por el terrorismo, los porque “las ideas y las convicciones y dejarlo entrar en la vida. mente a “ser epifanía en tiempos de desastres ecológicos y otras amenazas a humanas pueden ser instrumentalizadas En relación con el Año de la Miseri- necesidad de Dios”, es decir, anunciar a la vida”. fácilmente”. “La convivencia humana cordia, el Arzobispo afirmó que “en Dios con la vida porque “la riqueza más 3.- Según dijo, en Jesucristo los sin valores se convierte con facilidad el gran reloj de la historia suena una grande es tener a Dios”. términos del “amor, libertad, entrega en totalitarismo visible o encubierto, hora importante desde esta gran ciudad 1.- Mons. Osoro explica en la carta sincera, persona, derechos de la per- tal como nos lo demuestra la historia”, que es Madrid”, especialmente durante que es en Belén donde se aprende real- sona o dignidad de la persona alcanzan dijo. este año jubilar porque “Cristo viene a mente “lo que significa defender hoy la la verdad plena, significan lo que por 5.- El Arzobispo también precisó que orientar los pasos inciertos y titubeantes vida y su pleno desarrollo”. “La familia, su naturaleza contienen” y esto se ve en la “cultura del descarte y de la in- de los hombres, de los pueblos y de las la acogida de la vida y de una existencia especialmente en Belén. diferencia, urge hacer ver que es posible naciones, hacia un futuro de auténtica abierta a la lógica del don de sí mismo, 4.- Por eso el Prelado animó a “ser una cultura del encuentro. Los hom- esperanza”. son la gran luz que se nos ofrece para Epifanía de Dios en este mundo, ten bres podemos vivir juntos, podemos Para leer la carta íntegra: recrear la cultura de la vida que tuvo su su vida, te conocerán porque mostrarás encontrarnos”, apunta el Prelado quien http://archimadrid.org/index.php/ar- nacimiento precisamente allí”. en tu ser y vivir el verdadero carnet de además afirmó que “la riqueza más zobispo/cartas/item/81554-ser-epifania- 2.- En ese sentido también destacó identidad que nos capacita para transitar grande es tener a Dios”. en-tiempos-de-necesidad-de-dios que junto a Jesucristo en Belén se por este mundo, haciéndolo de todos, Mons. Osoro también explicó que

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a peregrinación es un signo peculiar en el Año Santo, porque es os invito, imagen del camino que cada persona realiza en su existencia. durante este Año de Jubileo de la L La vida es una peregrinación y el ser humano es viator, un per- Misericordia, egrino que recorre su camino hasta alcanzar la meta anhelada. L a aceptar la invitación de nuestro Santo También para llegar a la Puerta Santa en Roma y en cualquier otro Padre de venir a la nuestra Catedra y lugar, cada uno deberá realizar, de acuerdo con las propias fuerzas, una caminar por las Puertas Santas peregrinación. abiertas especialmente para este Jubileo. Esto será un signo del hecho que también la misericordia es una meta Vengan a abrazar la misericordia de Dios por alcanzar y que requiere compromiso y sacrificio. y renovar su compromiso para estar La peregrinación, entonces, sea estímulo para la conversión: atraves- entre los dichosos que son compasivos. ando la Puerta Santa nos dejaremos abrazar por la misericordia de Dios y nos comprometeremos a ser misericordiosos con los demás como el +John B. Brungardt Padre lo es con nosotros.” -- Papa Francisco

Al salir de la parte principal de la Catedral: Posibles Rituales para la en el amor compasivo que se sacrifica por otros. Peregrinación a nuestra Catedral: 8 Visiten el Santuario de Creo en el Espíritu Santo. Nuestra Señora: Señor, ayúdame a contribuir a la unidad que deseas para 1 Afuera de las Puertas Santas: Recen el Magnificat y/o la Dios te salve, nosotros. Recen estas palabras del Salmo 43: Reina y Madre: Ayúdame a ser compasivo, porque he conocido tu misericordia. Tú eres mi Dios y mi fortaleza.

Envía tu luz y tu verdad; Magnificat Toquen la agua bendita en la fuente y hagan la señal de la cruz. que ellas me guíen a tu santo monte, que me llevan al lugar donde tú habitas. Proclama mi alma la grandeza del Señor, se alegra mi espíritu en Dios, mi salvador; Llegaré entonces al altar de Dios, 4 Reúnanse en el ambón: porque ha mirado la humillación de su esclava. del Dios de mi alegría y mi deleite, Lean: Lucas 6:35-36 y allí te alabaré, oh Dios, mi Dios. Amen a sus enemigos, háganles bien y denles prestado sin es- Desde ahora me felicitarán todas las genera- perar nada a cambio. Así tendrán una gran recompensa y serán ciones, porque el Poderoso ha hecho obras 2 Ya adentro de pie en el Lugar de Acogida: hijos del Altísimo, porque él es bondadoso con los ingratos y grandes por mí: Recen estas palabras del Salmo 27: malvados. Sean compasivos, así como su Padre es compasivo. su nombre es santo, y su misericordia llega a Una sola cosa le pido al Señor, sus fieles de generación en generación. Él hace y es lo único que persigo: proezas con su brazo: dispersa a los soberbios 5 Reúnanse en el altar: de corazón, derriba del trono a los poderosos habitar en la casa del Señor Recuerden Tomad y bebed todos de él, porque éste es el cáliz y enaltece a los humildes, a los hambrientos todos los días de mi vida, de mi Sangre, Sangre de la alianza nueva y eterna, que será los colma de bienes y a los ricos los despide para contemplar la hermosura del Señor derramada por ustedes y por todos los hombres para el perdón vacíos. Auxilia a Israel, su siervo, acordándose y recrearme en su templo. de los pecados. Haced esto en conmenoración mía. Porque en el día de aflicción de la misericordia-como lo había prometido a nuestros padres-en favor de Abrahán y su él me resguardará en su morada; Recen: en su corazón …para que por el poder de la Preciosísi- descendencia por siempre. Amén (Lucas 1:46- al amparo de su tabernáculo me protegerá, ma Sangre de Cristo “muchos” pueden conocer el perdón por el 55) y me pondrá en alto, sobre una roca. cual el Señor derramó su precioso sangre sanadora y salvífica.

Entren en la parte principal de la Iglesia: Dios te salve, Reina y Madre 6 Reúnanse en el tabernáculo: Dios te salve, Reina y Madre de Misericordia, 3 Deténganse en la Fuente Bautismal y Recen: en silencio …recordando sus intenciones y las inten- vida, dulzura y esperanza nuestra. Dios te renueven sus Promesas Bautismales: ciones de otros que traen con ustedes en esta peregrinación. salve, a ti llamamos, los desterrados hijos de Eva. A ti suspiramos, gimiendo y llorando en Renuncio al pecado. este valle de lágrimas. Ea pues, abogado nues- 7 Otras posibilidades: tra, vuelve a nosotros esos tus ojos misericor- Señor, quiero vivir en la libertad que me ofreces. Hagan el Santo Via Crucis: Quiero renunciar las opciones antipáticas que he tomado diosos; después de este destierro, muéstranos a Deteniéndose en cada estación. Antes de seguir caminando: Jesús, fruto bendito de tu vientre, O clemente, y las omisiones pecaminosas de no amar en mi vida. Te alabamos y te bendecimos, Señor, Jesucristo, Ayúdame a renunciar toda injusticia, violencia, O piadosa, O dulce Virgen María. Porque por tu santa cruz redimiste al mundo. todo que le falta respeto a la dignidad de toda vida hu- Mientras caminan, pídanle al Señor traer a su mente y llevar mana. en su corazón a aquellas personas que cargan la cruz hoy por 9 Visiten la Capilla del Sagrado enfermedad, injusticia, abuso. Señor, ten piedad de ellos/ellas. Renuncio a las seducciones del mal y a Satanás, padre y Corazón: En la ventanas, recen por todos los niños y autor de todo pecado. Puedan que solamente quieran visitar el Crucifjo de la todas las niñas: Señor, renuevo mi compromiso este día Catedral: aquellos abusados, sin cuidado, olvidados; de apartarme del mal …ofrezcan la “Oración de Jesús”: huyendo la opresión y la persecución… y dejar cualquier desorden y Señor Jesucristo, Hijo del Dios vivo, …niños y niñas de todos países y pueblos. promesas vacías que me dominan y ten piedad de mí, un pecador. que me separan de ti. Antes de salir, lean Mateo 9:12-13 Con esta promesa, me comprometo Puedan que Solamente quieran visitar los santuarios de los Al oír esto, Jesús les contestó: “No son los a decidir con más valentía actuar justamente, varios santos: sanos los que necesitan médico sino los enfer- caminar humildemente y amar con misericordia. …pidan por su intercesión: mos. Pero vayan y aprendan lo que significa: Todos ustedes mujeres y hombres santos de Dios, ‘LO QUE PIDO DE USTEDES ES MISERI- Creo en Dios, el Padre, creador del cielo y de la tierra. rueguen por nosotros. CORDIA Y NO SACRIFICIOS.’ Porque no he Señor, tú me creaste y me das la vida todos los días. Mientras caminan a los varios santuarios, pídanle al Señor venido a llamar a justos sino a pecadores.” Pongo mi vida en tus manos amorosas. traer a su mente y descansar en su corazón a aquellas personas que les han mostrado misericordia. Creo en Jesucristo. Señor, confío en tu misericordia y te pido que pueda ser uno contigo Page 16 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

10 De pie en las Puertas INDULGENCIA DEL JUBILEO Santas del Jubileo: Nuestro Santo Padre desea que este año santo sea “para todos los creyentes • • • Antes de salir de la Catedral, recen la un momento verdadero de un encuentro con la misericordia de Dios.” Ofrece, Oración de Jubileo del Papa Francisco. por su autoridad como el Vicario de Cristo, una indulgencia, o la remisión Horario de Misa fines de del castigo del pecado, para a aquellas personas que durante el año puedan semana de la Catedral: hacer una peregrinación a las basilicas de Roma o a su catedral local. Sábado 5:00 pm (inglés) y Señor Jesucristo, 7:00 pm (español) tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos Como es tradicional, se les pedirá a aquellas personas haciendo esas peregri- Domingo 9:00 am (inglés) como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que naciones que se confiesen, celebren la Misa y recen por las intenciones del y 12 mediodía (español) quien te ve, lo ve también a Él. Muéstranos papa al tiempo de la peregrinación o en cerca proximidad de la peregrinación. tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación. Las intenciones del Santo Padre se encuentran en el Southwest Catholic, el Horario de Misa diaria de periódico católico de la diócesis. la Catedral usualmente es: Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Lunes – 5:30 pm (inglés) Mateo de la esclavitud del dinero; a la adúl- El Papa Francisco extiende la posibilidad de indulgencias de una manera es- Martes – Viernes 7 am tera y a la Magdalena de buscar la felicidad pecial para los enfermos o los encarcelados. (inglés) solamente en una criatura; hizo llorar a Pe- Miércoles – 9 am (inglés) dro luego de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso A los enfermos o personas ancianas que no pueden viajar, les dice: “Vivir con Viernes – 6:00 pm (espa- al ladrón arrepentido. fe y gozosa esperanza este momento de prueba, recibiendo la comunión o ñol) participando en la Santa Misa y en la oración comunitaria, también a través de Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como los diversos medios de comunicación, será para ellos el modo de obtener la Si desea celebrar el propia la palabra que dijiste a la samaritana: indulgencia jubilar.” Sacramento de la Recon- ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios! Tú eres el ciliación, este es el horario rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios A los encarcelados, les dice: “El Jubileo siempre ha sido la ocasión de una para celebraciones indi- que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo gran amnistía, destinada a hacer partícipes a muchas personas que, incluso viduales: con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en mereciendo una pena, sin embargo han tomado conciencia de la injusticia Martes 5 pm – 6:30 pm el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de cometida y desean sinceramente integrarse de nuevo en la sociedad dando Sábado 11 am – 12 me- Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso. su contribución honesta. Que a todos ellos llegue realmente la misericordia diodía y 3:30– 4:30 pm del Padre que quiere estar cerca de quien más necesita de su perdón. En las Tú has querido que también tus ministros capillas de las cárceles podrán ganar la indulgencia.” Si desean celebrar el Sacra- fueran revestidos de debilidad para que mento en común, sacer- sientan sincera compasión por los que se El papa también extiende la posibilidad del perdón de los pecados a cualquier dotes necesitan acompañar encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz persona que vive una de las tradicionales obras de misericordia espirituales a su grupo. que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta o corporales durante el año. “Las obras de misericordia son acciones carita- esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios. tivas mediante las cuales socorremos a nuestro prójimo en sus necesidades La Catedral ofrece Días corporales y espirituales. Instruir, aconsejar, consolar, confortar, son ob- de Peregrinación durante Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con ras espirituales de misericordia, como también lo son perdonar y sufrir con el Año de Jubileo con su unción para que el Jubileo de la Miseri- paciencia. Las obras de misericordia corporales consisten especialmente en eventos y oportunidades cordia sea un año de gracia del Señor y tu dar de comer al hambriento, dar techo a quien no lo tiene, vestir al desnudo, para la oración especiales. Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, visitar a los enfermos y a los presos, enterrar a los muertos.” [Catecismo de Consulten el website de la llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres procla- la Iglesia Católica (2447)] Catedral para mayor infor- mar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidas mación, fechas y horas. y restituir la vista a los ciegos. “He pedido que la Iglesia redescubra en este tiempo jubilar la riqueza con- tenida en las obras de misericordia corporales y espirituales,” escribe el Papa Catedral de Nuestra Señora Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Francisco. de Guadalupe Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y 3231 North Fourteenth reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por “La experiencia de la misericordia, en efecto, se hace visible en el testimonio Avenue los siglos de los siglos. Amén. de signos concretos como Jesús mismo nos enseñó,” declara el Santo Padre. P. O. Box 670 “Cada vez que un fiel viva personalmente una o más de estas obras obtendrá Dodge City, Kansas 67801 ¡Vayan en paz a anunciar el Evangelio del ciertamente la indulgencia jubilar.” 620-225-4802 Señor! 620-338-8268 (Fax) Esta Guía de Peregrinación se puede usar por individuos, familias, grupos o www.dodgecitycathedral. En la comunicación de la oficina del Santo parroquias deseando hacer una Peregrinación del Jubileo de la Misericordia a com Padre y de la Comisión Pontificia para la nuestra Catedral. Grupos o parroquias pueden desarrollar su propia Guía de info@dodgecitycathedral. Promoción de la Nueva Evangelización, que Peregrinación. org está coordinando el plan mundial para este jubileo especial, fue sugerido definitiva- Si vienen como un grupo, pueden contactar a la Catedral para asegurar que mente que haya solo una puerta santa en la los servicios y/o actividades de la Catedral no interfieran con su peregri- diócesis y esa fuera en la catedral. nación.

Si vienen como un grupo y desean celebrar la Misa, se puede arreglar llaman- do a la Catedral. Necesitan traer un sacerdote con ustedes. The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 17, 2016 Page 17

Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood

The Titanic embarked on its first and last voyage on April 10, 1912. “When the crash Above is Father Thomas Byles, came we were a passenger aboard Titanic who tried to thrown from our calm his fellow passengers after berths ... We saw the ship struck an iceberg. before us, coming down the ondon, England, Dec 22, 2015 passengers onboard, has been collected the ship, I could hear distinctly the L(CNA) - When the Titanic began to at www.fatherbyles.com. voice of the priest and the responses to passageway, sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Helen Mary Mocklare, another third his prayers.” Byles had two opportunities to board a class passenger, offered more details More than a century later, Father Gra- lifeboat. about the final hours of the priest’s life. ham Smith – the current priest at Father with his hand But he forewent those opportuni- “When the crash came we were Byles’ former parish of Saint Helen’s ties, according to passengers aboard thrown from our berths ... We saw be- – is the promoter for opening his cause uplifted, Father the sinking ocean liner, in order to hear fore us, coming down the passageway, for beatification. confessions and offer consolation and with his hand uplifted, Father Byles,” In a statement to the BBC, Father Byles,” she prayers with those who were trapped she recalled. “We knew him because he Smith announced the beginning of the aboard. had visited us several times on board process seeking the canonization of his Now a priest at the former church of and celebrated Mass for us that very predecessor, whom he considers to be recalled. “We Father Byles in England is asking that morning.” “an extraordinary man who gave his life his beatification cause be opened. “‘Be calm, my good people,’ he said, for others.” knew him Some 1,500 people died when the and then he went about the steerage giv- Father Smith said that in the local Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the ing absolution and blessings...” community, “We are hoping and pray- Atlantic Ocean in 1912. Believed at the Mocklare continued: “A few around ing that he will be recognized as one of because he had time to be “unsinkable,” the ship lacked us became very excited and then it was the saints within our canon.” adequate lifeboats for all the passengers that the priest again raised his hand and The canonization process first re- visited us on its maiden voyage from Southamp- instantly they were calm once more. quires that the person in question be ton to New York City. The passengers were immediately im- found to have lived the Christian virtues Father Byles was traveling on the Ti- pressed by the absolute self-control of to a heroic degree. A miracle attributed several times tanic to preside at his brother’s wedding the priest.” to the intercession of the individual in New York. The 42-year-old British She recounted that a sailor “warned must then be approved for the title of on board and priest had been ordained in Rome 10 the priest of his danger and begged him “Blessed” to be bestowed. years prior and had served as a parish to board a boat.” Although the sailor Once beatified, another miracle due to priest at Saint Helen’s Church in Essex was anxious to help him, the priest the intercession of Father Byles would celebrated Mass since 1905. twice refused to leave. need to be approved, for him to be de- Agnes McCoy, a third class passenger “Father Byles could have been saved, clared a saint. for us that very and survivor of the Titanic, said Father but he would not leave while one “We hope people around the world Byles had been on the ship, hearing (passenger) was left, and the sailor’s will pray to him if they are in need and, confessions, praying with passengers entreaties were not heeded,” Mocklare if a miracle occurs, then beatification, morning.” and giving his blessing as the vessel recounted. “After I got in the boat, and then canonization can go forward,” sank. which was the last one to leave, and we Father Smith said. McCoy’s testimony, and that of other were slowly going further away from Page 18 January 17, 2016 Obituaries The Southwest Kansas Catholic

Abel Israel Gonzalez, 45, of Survivors include his wife, Thel- lyn Dewell; paternal grandfather, the Altar Society, among many Social Service. Survivors include St. Mary Parish, Garden City, died ma Clarine “Toke” Hoskinsonin; Ed and wife Dorothy Zimmerman; other organizations. Survivors her son John A. Volosin; her Dec. 11, 2015. Survivors include children Karen Metzger, Kathleen stepsisters, Megan Knott and Jena include her son, Raymond Kit- daughter, Jean Volosin; her sister his wife, Maria; sons, Israel and Albrecht, Bill Heiman, Jeanne Johnson; stepbrother, Brandon ten; her daughter, Joan Dellinger; Mary Horvat; four grandchildren; Aaron; father, Roberto Gonzalez; Kleysteuber, Patricia Miller, Jon Knott; nephews, Jaron and Kar- a sister-in-law, Yong Ja Lutz; three great-grandchildren; and 28 sisters, Dolores Gonzalez and Heiman, and Chris Heiman; a ter Lindsay; step-nephew, Tyson and two grandchildren. Fathers nieces and nephews. Father Ted Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez; broth- sister Dorothy Hoffman; a brother Knott; and step-niece, Kinley Aneesh Parappanattu and Robert Stoecklein presided. ers, Humberto Gonzalez and Ale- Robert Heiman; 22 grandchildren; Knott. Schremmer presided. Elsie K. Jones, of Sacred Heart jandro Gonzalez; and his beloved and five great-grandchildren. Fa- Virginia Dolechek Feldman, Velma A. Gabel, 80, of the Parish, Larned, died Dec. 29, dog, Chihuahua Mikey. ther Reginald A. Urban presided. 96, of St. Nicholas Parish, Kinsley, Cathedral of Our Lady of Gua- 2015. She was a member of the Betty J. Stejskal, 89, of St. Mi- Mary M. (Heit) Werner, 97, died Dec. 17, 2015. Her husband, dalupe Parish, Dodge City, died Altar Society, Larned, KS. She chael Parish, La Crosse, died Dec. of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Laurence, preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2015. She served as an was preceded in death by her hus- 12, 2015. She was a member of Guadalupe, Dodge City, died Dec. on February 15, 1986. She and her adorer of the Perpetual Adoration band, Ernest D. Jones, who died the Altar Society, and was a choir 18, 2015. She was a member of husband lived on a farm east of at the cathedral. Survivors include May 22, 1998. Survivors include member and choir director. Her the Daughters of Isabella and the Kinsley, where they raised cattle, son, Dale; daughters Jacqueline numerous nieces and nephews, husband, Rudy J. Stejskal, pre- Altar Society. Survivors include wheat, and their family. She is Randle, Vicki Schumacher, Kel- grand nieces and nephews and ceded her in death Nov. 27, 2011. four sons, Melvin, Stanley, Ken- survived by her children; Sherry ley Pfannenstiel, and DaLanna great-grand nieces and nephews. Survivors include her daughter, neth, and Mark; 15 grandchildren, Stark, Terri Gartung, and Roberta Nichols; brothers Duane Klaus Father Warren Stecklein pre- Rebecca Whitlock, and her hus- 33 great-grandchildren and two Kufahl; four grandchildren; and and Cletus Klaus; sister, Rosalie sided. band, Lowell. Father Matthew great-great-grandchildren. Father seven great grandchildren. Patterson; 11 grandchildren; and Enrique Perez (E.P.) Limon, Kumi presided. Wesley Schawe presided. Amedeo Grieco, 71, of St. Mary six great grandchildren. Father 93, of St. Alphonsus Parish, Sa- Lucille M. Nelson, 98, of Prince Armina Graff “Tiny” Palkow- Parish, Garden City, died Sunday, Aneesh Parappanattu presided. tanta, died Dec. 29, 2015. Enrique of Peace Parish at St. Patrick itsh, 89, of Leoti, died Dec. 16, Dec. 13, 2015. A restaurateur and William J. “Bill” Sander, 68, is survived by four children: En- Church, Great Bend, died Dec. 16, 2015. She belonged to St. Stephen pianist, Mr. Grieco worked as a of the Cathedral of Our Lady of rique (Rick) Limon, Maria Edna 2015. She was a member of the the Martyr parish, Lilburn, GA. musician, restaurant owner, chef, Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, Smith, Les Limon, and Juanita Altar Society and the Daughters She is survived by a son, Marcus and restaurant consultant. Since died Dec. 24, 2015. He was a Lau; one daughter-in-law, Dee of Isabella. Survivors include a Palkowitsh; daughter, Mindy moving to Garden City, he served member of the Knights of Colum- Limon; one brother, Guadalupe daughter, Thorene Turner; three Crean; four grandchildren; and as the general manager at Giardino bus. He is survived by his wife, Limon; 11 grandchildren; and grandchildren and two great- four great-grandchildren. Restaurant. Survivors include his Judy; son, Austin; daughter, Am- 14 great grandchildren. Father grandchildren. Father Ted Stoeck- Eric S. Zimmerman, 43, of St. wife, Graziella Letizia Gabusi; ber Jarnagin; six grandchildren; a George Fajardo presided. lein presided. Anthony Parish, Fowler, died Dec. sons Vittorio Amedeo Grieco and brother, Dennis Sander; and sister, Justin “Bronc” Gleason, 40, Eugene “Gene” Heiman, 84, 15, 2015. He was a 20-year mem- Francesco Alessandro Grieco. Anita Wills. Bishop Ronald M. of Denver, died Dec. 28, 2015. of St. Dominic Parish, Garden ber of the Fowler Fire Department. Antonia “Toni” B. Lopez, Gilmore presided. Survivors include his daughter, City, died Dec. 13, 2015. Gene He is survived by his mother, 92, of St. Mary Parish, Garden Jon A. Kubitscheck, 57, of Aubrey Mooradian; his step-dad, served during the Korean War Cheryl Knott and husband Larry; City, died Dec. 27, 2015. She is Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Kendall Jackson; brother, Tyler from August of 1952 to August of his father, Steve Zimmerman and survived by her husband, Paul of Lima Church, Great Bend, died Jackson; sister, Taylor Dye; two 1954. He was a 4th degree mem- wife Janet; sister, Jennifer Lind- Lopez; sons Alexander Ramirez Dec. 26, 2015. Survivors include nephews, Payton and Owen Dye; ber of the Knights of Columbus. say; maternal grandmother, Mari- and Bruce Lopez; daughters Patsy a brother, Larry Kubitscheck; and niece, Brooklyn Dye; aunts and Blackburn and Paula Stevenson; two sisters, Sharon Spurlock and uncles, Danny Ray Gleason, nine grandchildren, seven great- Jolene Hampton. Butch Gleason and wife Linda, grandchildren; and nine great Josephine “Jo” Volosin, 84, Connie Jo Orrison and husband great-grandchildren. of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Ted, Sharon Esquibel, Pat Palm- Lucile M. Kitten, 87, of the Patrick Church, Great Bend, died er and Carla Gleason; cousins, Cathedral of Our Lady of Gua- Dec. 23, 2015. She belonged to the friends and other family members. dalupe Parish, Dodge City, died Altar Society, Pilot Club Interna- Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery, Dec. 26, 2015. She was a member tional, Birthright Volunteer and a north of Bellefont, Kansas. Father of the Daughters of Isabella and former member of Catholic Wesley Schawe presided. Albert J. Blahut, 91, of St. Boniface Parish, Sharon, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. He was a member of the Knights of Co- lumbus, and was a former Grand Knight. He served on the Hazel- ton Co-op Board at the Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire. Survivors include his wife, Lillian (Winter) Blahut and eight children: Jea- nette Schneider, Richard Blahut, Phillip Blahut, Elizabeth Bittle, Continued on next page Quest 2016 -- Feb. 12-14 Dodge City Community College Campus

You are all personally invited to a celebration held in my Son’s honor. -- God The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 17, 2016 Page 19

Bishop John’s calendar: Jan. 17-31 Pope Francis’ Monthly Intentions January 17: High School Andrew Dinner in Scott City at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center at 6 p.m. January January 19: Diocesan Finance Council at the Chancery universal: Interreligious Dialogue January 21: Diocesan Deposit & Loan at the Chancery That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may January 22: March for Life Mass and Rally in Topeka produce the fruits of peace and justice. January 23: Mass & Blessing of Education Center at evangelization: Christian Unity Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned at 5 p.m. That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of January 24: High School Andrew Dinner in Larned at the the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 p.m. January 26: Presbyteral Council at the Chancery Pope issues monthly intentions on video January 30: Mass in Spanish at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City at 6 p.m. he Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions January 31: High School Andrew Dinner in Elkhart at the Twas released Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, highlighting the im- St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Parish Center at 6 p.m. portance of interreligious dialogue and the beliefs different faith traditions hold in common, such as the figure of God and love. See Page 9 Scripture Readings Sunday, Jan. 17 51/Mark 3:1-6 Sunday, Jan. 24 Mark 3:31-35 17;Mark 4:26-34 Isaiah 62:1-5/First Corinthians Thursday, Jan. 21; Saint Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10/First Wednesday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Jan. 30 12:4-11/John 2:1-12 Agnes, virgin and martyr Corinthians 12:12-30 or 12:12- Second Samuel 7:4-17/Mark Second Samuel 12:1-7, 10-17/ Monday, Jan. 18 First Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7/ 14, 27/Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 4:1-20 Mark 4:35-41 First Samuel 15:16-23/Mark Mark 3:7-12 Monday, Jan. 25; Conver- Thursday, Jan. 28; Saint Sunday, Jan. 31 2:18-22 Friday, Jan. 22 sion of Saint Paul, apostle Thomas Aquinas, priest and Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19;First Cor- Tuesday, Jan. 19 First Samuel 24:3-21/Mark Acts 22:3-16, or Acts 9:1-22/ doctor inthians 12:31--13:13 or 13:4- First Samuel 16:1-13/Mark 3:13-19 Mark 16:15-18 Second Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29/ 13/Luke 4:21-30 2:23-28 Saturday, Jan. 23 Tuesday, Jan. 26; Saints Mark 4:21-25 Wednesday, Jan. 20 Second Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, Timothy and Titus, bishops Friday, Jan. 29 First Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40- 23-27/Mark 3:20-21 Second Samuel 6:12-15, 17-19/ Second Samuel 11:1-4, 5-10, 13- Obituaries Continued from previous page Patricia Pomeroy, Doris Dreil- Caverly Beltran Rojas-Wallace; eight great-grandchildren. of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Esparza, Uriel Ortega Esparza, ing, Judy Cott, and Rose Mary Raymond Lee Munoz; and nu- Carol Jean Hernandez, 73, Liberal, died Jan. 5, 2016. She is and Sergio Ortega Esparza; four Blahut Cantu; 21 grandchildren; merous grandchildren and great- of St. John the Baptist Parish, survived by her husband, Gerardo brothers; four sisters; and six 19 great-grandchildren; and two grandchildren. Father Charles Spearville, died Jan. 5, 2016. She Ortega; sons Luis Gerardo Ortega grandchildren. Father Jim Dieker brothers, Donald Blahut and Rich- Seiwert presided. had owned and operated Carol’s Esparza, Otoniel “Tony” Ortega presided. ard Blahut. Father Firmin Kyaw Bernard Richard “Bernie” Clip and Curl until her retirement. presided. Schenk, 91, of Prince of Peace Survivors include: her husband, Helen Rose Wagner, 94, of Parish at St. Patrick Church, Great David; sons Chuck McKinney, • • • Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Bend, died Jan. 4, 2016. He was a Barton Schawe, and Samuel If you notice that the obituary for a friend or loved of Lima Church, Great Bend, died World War II United States Navy Hernandez; daughters Cheri one has been omitted, contact Dave Myers at (620) Jan. 4, 2016. She was a member veteran, serving aboard the USS Humphries and Joni Doubenmier; 227-1519 or [email protected]. Please pray of the Altar Society and Daugh- Leyte from 1946 to 1948. After brothers, Bill Schmehr, George ters of Isabella. Survivors include his retirement as a postal worker, Schmehr, and Dwight Schmehr; for all those suffering loss, that they may find com- three sons: Patrick J. Elliott, Jr., Schenk became a Knights of five grandchildren and a great- fort and hope in our loving Lord. William W. Elliott, and Thomas Columbus Insurance Field Agent grandson. Father John Forkuoh A. Elliott; four step-sons: John for the Western Kansas Agency, presided. Wagner, Donald Wagner, Eugene providing insurance needs to J. Alan Winter, 65, of St. Protecting God’s Children Hotline Wagner, and Myron Wagner; two brother Knights for 15 years. Mary Parish, Marienthal, died If you or someone you know starrtech.net. step-daughters, Julianna Miller He was a member of Knights of Jan. 7, 2016. He was a 4th Degree may have been a victim of You always have the right to and Mary Jane Wagner; one Columbus Council No. 2100 in member of the Knights of Colum- sexual abuse by clergy, an directly contact the Department sister, Dorothy Reed; 20 grand- Olmitz, where he served as Grand bus. Survivors include his wife, employee or volunteer of the for Children and Families/Kan- children and 28 great-grandchil- Knight in 1957 and 1958, and was Rita Winter; sons Richard and Diocese of Dodge City, you are sas Protection Report Center. dren. then appointed as District Deputy Aaron; daughters Renee Hamil- asked to contact Dave Snapp, The hotline number is 1-800- Rita Beltran Herrera, 81, of from 1961 to 1967. He was a life ton; Amanda Mische, and Becky Fitness Review Administrator: 922-5330. St. Mary Parish, Garden City, member of the Fourth Degree Cagle; siblings Caecilia Gropp, (620) 225-5051 or dsnapp3@ died Jan. 1, 2016. She was a Knights of Columbus Coronado Randy Winter, Tony Winter, Jim member of the Altar Society Assembly. Survivors include Winter, and Sydney Winter; and and was extremely involved in his wife, Mary Jo Schenk; sons, 10 grandchildren. Father Benja- various other church committees Richard Schenk, Brother Mark min Martin presided. and activities. Survivors include Schenk, OFM Capuchin of Rome, errol Dean neal, 78, of St. her sons and daughters John and Italy, and Greg Schenk; daughter, Joseph Parish, Greensburg, died This space to let Nancy Herrera; Judy and Tracy Denise Hunt; brother, Harold; and Jan. 6, 2016. He served in the To place an ad, call Tim Wenzl, (620) 227-1556, Rogers; Beatrice Herrera; Bob nine grandchildren. U.S. Navy and was a retired truck or email [email protected]. The Catholic and Danis Herrera; Tommy and eunice Rosalind Klenke driver. Survivors include his wife, prints more than 6,500 issues, which are distrib- Shirley; sons, Timothy and James; Josie Herrera; Phillip and Andrea Schaapveld, 91, of the Cathedral uted by subscription, and at parishes across south- Herrera; Steven (Chino) and Jen- of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, daughters Deana Sarles, Katrina nifer Herrera; Patrick Herrera Dodge City, died Jan. 4, 2016. She Vigness, Kim Hendrickson, and west Kansas. Costs can be found at dcdiocese. and Sabrina Arteaga; Becky Cruz was a member of the Altar Society Corina Neal; stepsons, Albert Hart org/register/advertising-information. and Brad Herron; Vicky and Paul and Daughters of Isabella and was Jr. and Darrell Hart; stepdaugh- Olson; Zelda and Eric Mizell,; a volunteer for the Emergency ters, Leigh Ann Amerin and Lisa Francine and Jose Varela; Brian Pregnancy Services, Pink Ladies Heard; his sister, Aileen Neal; 25 Herrera; Curtis and Miel Herrera; and Meals on Wheels. She is grandchildren; and many great- brothers and sisters Tessie Munoz- survived by: daughters, Jennifer grandchildren. Father Robert Kuypers; Nick Beltran; Manuel Rulien, Sharon Feaster, and Kathy Schremmer presided. Beltran Jr.; Gerri Beltran-Gomez; DeCoito; eight grandchildren; and Irene esparza ortega, 62, Page 20 January 17, 2016 The Southwest Kansas Catholic aDVantaGe

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FIRST: aFRIca FEEDING CATTLE IS OUR BUSINESS Father Wesley Schawe • 620) 227-1533 • [email protected] The Southwest Kansas Catholic January 17, 2016 Page 23 Sister Evarista Durler, long time Adorer, teacher dies Got a ister Evarista Durler ASC, 99, a pro- first vows in August 1933, and final vows plus summer Bible school, music, and com- Sfessed Adorer of the Blood of Christ for five years later. She attended Sacred Heart puters. She was listed in the 1993 Teachers’ minute? 82 years, died Dec. 12, 2015 in Wichita. The College (now Newman University) and Who’s Who. Please take a few Mass of Resurrection was in the Chapel of finished her bachelor’s degree in English Her assignments in the Diocese of Dodge moments to write a the New Covenant with Father Tom Welk, in 1948 at Mount St. Scholastica College City were: St. Mary’s School, Marienthal, letter of support to our CPPS as presider. Burial followed in the in Atchison. In 1969, she earned a master’s 1938-40; St. Joseph School, Offerle, 1954- seminarians. They’ve community cemetery. degree in elementary education at Oklahoma 57; St. Joseph School, Ashland, 1957-62; Sister Evarista was born Aug. 13, 1916, the State University, Stillwater, Okla. St. Nicholas School, Kinsley, 1975-85, and expressed how great it first child of Engelbert and Stephanie (Hab- She taught, tutored, or served as principal Sacred Heart School, Ness City, 1985-2004. is to know that they are iger) Durler, and baptized Juliana Marie at St. or paraprofessional in the classroom for 66 She was preceded in death by her par- being thought of and John the Baptist Church in Spearville. She was years in Kansas and Oklahoma, starting in ents; her brothers Joseph, John, and Robert; prayed for by the folks taught by Adorers at the parish grade school, the Dust Bowl days in 1938 at Marienthal, and her sister, Irene. She is survived by her back home! which influenced her decision to enter their Kan., and ending at Ness City, Kan., in 2004. brother, Edward; her sisters Eleanora, Es- community in Wichita in December, 1931. She was one of the last Adorers to teach in ther, Rosemary and Ruth; many nieces and She graduated high school from St. John’s the parish schools of the Dodge City diocese. nephews; cousins, including Sister Margaret Academy in Wichita in 1936, pronounced She taught every grade in elementary school Knoeber, ASC; and her ASC community. Gun regulations So that all may have a Merry Christmas eLLInWooD -- Continued from Page 9 Marilyn Reichuber would also encourage the clergy and and eileen Huslig faithful of the Diocese to address any work together to Deacon Juan Salas questions that may arise with calm- make up boxes for ness, kindness and respect, taking into the less fortunate at consideration both the legitimate feel- Christmas time. St. ings and the rights of all involved,” Joseph Church, ellin- Bishop Strickland wrote. wood, prepared three The bishop also directed that a boxes with groceries, statement conveying his instruction which were collected be inserted into parish bulletins and/ by the children at St. or read during the announcement at Joseph School, for Mass. three families in the Bishop Farrell’s blogpost concluded community of ellin- by exhorting: “Let us pray that our leg- wood. Kent Robl took Jacob Schneider islators will see this as a human and not care of the items col- a political concern so that gun violence lected since Thanks- can be mitigated through appropriate giving. Any extra legislation that allows us to live in a groceries were given safe environment while respecting our to the ellinwood Second Amendment rights.” Food Bank. Photo reprinted from the Claflin and Ellinwood parish newsletter.

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