Stewardship Mindset Helping Catholic Schools Thrive by Jay Nies Many Hands Make for an Incredible Community, Especially When Christ Is in the Middle of It All

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Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City Stewardship mindset helping Catholic schools thrive By Jay Nies Many hands make for an incredible community, especially when Christ is in the middle of it all. Whether joined in prayer or engaged in the work of ministry, those hands are an extension of God’s hands for the students and families of the diocese’s 37 Catholic grade schools and three Catholic high schools, along with the countless parishioners and benefactors who help make it all possible. “How blessed are we to live and work in a diocese built on the spiritual- ity of stewardship!” stated Dr. Erin Va- der, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Jefferson City diocese. As families enjoy their remaining days of summer vacation, the administrators are hard at work laying the groundwork for another successful year. “All of us involved in the Catho- lic Schools of the Diocese of Jefferson City are grateful to serve, blessed by our bishop and our pastors, delighted with our students and alumni, and proud to partner with the first and best teach- Melinda Osentowski, the new principal of Holy Cross School in Cuba, gathers with a few of the students. ers of our students: their parents,” she — Photo from the Holy Cross Catholic Church Cuba Missouri Facebook page wrote in a State of the Schools report to the people of the diocese. In that report, available at diojeff Catholic parishioner finds joy, affirmation city.org, Dr. Vader recounts the past year’s successes in carrying Catholic education and faith formation through in serving students, families in public schools the pandemic and into the future. By Jay Nies “For me, that’s the bottom line, to love everyone as Jesus She noted that according to last “What do You want of me, Lord?” did,” she said. “That’s what God wants us to do: to be kind year’s standardized tests, students con- Rhonda Allen weaves Donna Marie McGargill’s “Servant and loving to everyone.” tinued learning and moving ahead Song” into her daily prayer. She’s also committed to setting a good example for the through distance learning. “Where do You want me to serve You? Where can I sing children and adults she encounters. Administrators of all the diocese’s Your praises? I am Your song.” “Our parents need so much guidance and love as well as Catholic schools have continued work- Ms. Allen, a lifelong member of St. Peter Parish in Jef- their children,” she said. “If I can plant those seeds of love in ing together to review and update ferson City, is a newly-appointed assistant principal at Lewis what I’m doing and saying and what I’m teaching, then I’m the standard curriculum for all of the and Clark Middle School in the Jefferson City Public School doing the work of God.” schools, including faith formation, District. “One of the things I’ve been taught since a very young age A great example See SCHOOLS, page 17 is that God is everywhere and He loves us all,” said Ms. Al- Ms. Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary educa- len. “He’s in the child that you see on the playground when tion and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from people are doing something nice for someone else, or the one Lincoln University in Jefferson City and recently completed Find us online at standing up to a bully.” a master’s degree in educational administration from Grand CATHMO.COM She commits herself daily to recognizing the face of Christ Canyon University in Arizona. and in everyone she meets — students, parents and fellow administrators and educators. See SERVANT SONG page 14 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021

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Cursillo pilgrimage to Perryville Pray for deceased priests DATE: September 13 ger, spiritual advisor for Cur- diocese. Aug. 20 — Fr. Frederick J. McEvoy, Chaplain, St. Francis TIME: 8:30 am sillo in this diocese, will meet It is suggested that inter- Hospital, Marceline (1961) pilgrims at the grotto at 8:30 ested pilgrims carpool to Per- The Cursillo Movement of a.m. to give a brief presenta- ryville. the Diocese of Jefferson City tion and prayer. Contact Susan Stolwyk at Wellness Case Coordinator will lead a pilgrimage on Mon- All are encouraged to visit [email protected] or 573- The Chancery Office of the Diocese of Jefferson day, Sept. 13, to the grotto at this beautiful Shrine and seek 607-0435 for information. City has an opening for a part-time Wellness Case the National Shrine of the Mi- the Blessed Mother’s powerful diojeffcity.org/cursillo Coordinator. raculous Medal, 1811 W. 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POSTMASTER: Please send ad- Find us and complete the skills assessment. dress changes to The Catholic Missourian, 2207 W Main CATHMO.COM St, Jefferson City MO 65109-0914. online The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 3 Parents of students at Catholic elementary schools are important part of child and youth protection protocols abuse and follow appropriate “Virtus: Protecting God’s a March 5, 2021, letter to ing God’s Children” work- protocols when ministering to Children” training required parents. shop. young people,” he said. by the start of school for all “Please know this is She said she was upset at Compliance for Catholic- who are not already certified not an arbitrary require- first about having to attend school parents includes partici- ment,” Dr. Vader wrote. the workshop in order to By Jay Nies pation in a VIRTUS “Protect- “It is actually tied funda- continue serving as a lector As Catholic schoolchildren ing God’s Children” training mentally to who we are as or cantor at the parish. count down the remaining workshop, available in person stewardship-model Catho- “I thought I knew days of summer vacation, their or online. lic schools.” everything I needed to parents are being reminded to The online workshop takes She said requiring know,” she stated. ensure their own compliance about an hour and a half to Catholic school parents She changed her mind with the diocese’s updated complete. The in-person ver- to complete the safe envi- after watching the two policies for protecting children sion takes about two hours. ronment training is part videos and recognizing be- and young people. Under the revised policy, of the diocese’s move to- havior she had seen out in Effective this new school volunteers who work with ward a stewardship model public. year, the parents or guardians minors must also consent to in which all parishioners “I learned a lot today,” of all kindergarten through a background check, and sign and school families pledge she said. “I don’t have chil- eighth-grade students in Cath- an affirmation of the Diocesan time, talent and treasure dren, but I have plenty of olic schools in the Jefferson Code of Pastoral Conduct. toward advancing the mis- nieces and nephews. City diocese must complete These changes went into sion of the Church. “It turned on a light- an online or in-person training effect Oct. 31 for priests, dea- “We all appreciate the bulb for me,” she said. module on recognizing and cons, religious, volunteers, level of commitment our “This is important. Any- reporting signs of the abuse of seminarians, deacon candi- parents make to our Cath- time you can make people minors. dates and adult diocesan em- olic schools,” Dr. Vader aware of something dan- Bishop W. Shawn Mc ployees. wrote. “We have done ev- gerous out there, I’m on Knight announced the require- Parents of Catholic grade- erything we can to make this at risk,” she said. “We do it to- board with it.” ment last October, following school students who are not process as convenient and easy gether.” Participants in another a yearlong reevaluation of the currently serving as volunteers as possible.” Cathedral of St. Joseph pa- “Protecting God’s Children” diocese’s safe environment pol- or employees of the Church rishioner Edith Vogel recently icies. must complete the require- “We do it together” attended a “VIRTUS: Protect- See PROTECT, page 23 “Full cooperation among ments of volunteers who work Bishop McKnight worked caring, trusted adults is our with minors before the start of for over a year with diocesan most effective line of defense school. staff and various advisory against abuse and exploitation “This policy will not impact groups before updating the of young people,” the bishop all of our parents — many are policy. Bishop McKnight’s Intención del mes stated in an article in the Oct. already trained and able to vol- Among them were the Pres- August prayer de agosto del 29, 2020, edition of The Cath- unteer freely in our schools,” byteral Council, with priest intention for our Obispo McKnight olic Missourian. Dr. Erin Vader, superintendent representatives from each re- Local Church por nuestra “We need every adult to be of Catholic Schools for the Jef- gion; the Diocesan Review Iglesia Local able to recognize the signs of ferson City diocese, noted in Board, a group of mostly lay- As we begin this school year, may all recognize Al comenzar este nuevo people that review allegations of abuse of a minor by an agent our shared mission to año escolar, que todos recordemos nuestra of the Church; the Hispanic hand on our Catholic faith to the next misión común de Bishop McKnight’s Advisory Committee; and the generation. transmitir nuestra fe members of his cabinet. católica a las próximas Calendar Connie Schepers, diocesan generaciones. chancellor and director of child and youth protection, AUGUST emphasized that united vigi- Please be so kind as to make this a part of your group and private prayer. Aug 6 Diocesan Building Commission Meeting, 11 am, Chancery lance among all the faithful is Aug 9 Catholic Charities USCCB Review Meeting, 10 am, Virtual an essential part of keeping children safe. MORE CONVENIENCE THAN EVER Aug 10 Very Reverend Dean’s Meeting, 11 am; Presbyteral Council Meeting, 1 pm, Chancery “Many parents simply don’t with over know how to recognize the be- Aug 13 President Harvey James of The Church of Jesus Christ havior patterns of people who of Latter-day Saints Meeting, 1 pm, Chancery; St. Peter Parish’s 175th Celebration, 5 pm, Jefferson City are seeking to abuse children,” 100 200 she stated. “The training we & Aug 14 Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, 9:30 am, Chancery provide helps them identify BRANCHES ATM’s Aug 17 Missionary Priests Luncheon, noon, Bishop’s Residence that.” Aug 19 Diocesan Finance Council Meeting, 11 am, Chancery; Mrs. Schepers noted that THROUGHOUT MISSOURI. Priests’ Mutual Benefit Society Board Meeting, 1 pm, when everyone agrees to learn Chancery and abide by a clear set of Aug 21 St. Pius X 150th Anniversary Mass, 5:15 pm, Moberly sensible rules, the people who Aug 22 St. Brendan Catholic School 100th Anniversary Mass, think the rules do not apply to 9 am, Mexico them tend to stand out. Aug 24 Hispanic Ministry Meeting, 10:30 am, Chancery; Catholic “It’s up to all of us to iden- CENTRALBANK.NET | 634.1111 | MEMBER FDIC Rurale Lif Sustainability Committee Meeting, 2 pm, Virtual tify the people who continue to do things that put children 4 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 Carmelite Nuns bolster Muenks family’s prayers for a baby By Eddie O’Neill Heart and St. Joseph, explain- enough, it hap- page: Amy and Kenny Muenks ing their fertility issues and pened in Decem- “I sent a re- were no strangers to fertility their desire to grow their fam- ber.” quest for prayer problems. ily. Mr. Muenks in the summer Married in 2014, the couple This group of Carmelite sis- was at work of 2019 that had struggled through two ters has been praying for the when he got the God might bless difficult pregnancies but the needs of the Church, especially good news. us with another outcomes were well worth the the Diocese of Jefferson City, “At first, I child. I’m staring pain. since 1960. couldn’t believe at our sweet baby Six-year-old Nolan and “I thought we could use all it,” he said. “I boy sleeping right 3-year-old Marcy were the joy the help we could get,” said was excited but a now! God is so of their lives, and mom and Mrs. Muenks. “The nuns re- little timid, given very good and we dad were ready for them to plied the next day that they the struggles we are so thankful for have a brother or sister. would be happy to pray for us.” had had before.” the prayers of the The couple, who are mem- A few months later, the Mrs. Muenks Carmelite nuns.” bers of Our Lady Help of couple found out they were notified the Car- The Muenks Christians Parish in Franken- pregnant. melites that she family and their stein, had suffered through “However, we then found was pregnant, friends in Carm- a miscarriage along the way, out a few days later that the and they kept el proposed, and and the thought of conceiving pregnancy was ectopic and we praying. She re- God disposed a baby and losing him or her lost (the baby),” she recalled. lated that the with lavish grace. was a risk that they weren’t sure “So we began the grieving pro- pregnancy was a “I know that they wanted to take. cess once again.” relatively smooth it was through However, they knew God Fast-forward two months to one. the heavenly was in control. They prayed, November 2019, when Mrs. “Everything help of the Car- and so did a special group of Muenks got a “prophetic word” went fairly well,” melites that we nuns. from her good friend Julie. she noted. “We got Colin,” Mrs. In June of 2019, upon the “(Julie) told me quite frank- did have a scare Muenks stated. suggestion of her hairdresser, ly that I was going to conceive in the spring “He is a happy Mrs. Muenks sent an email to next month, and I just went around Holy little boy. He the Discalced Carmelite Nuns with it,” Mrs. Muenks told The Week, and the wakes up smiling of the Carmel of the Sacred Catholic Missourian. “And sure pandemic made and smiles before it difficult. Kenny and Amy Muenks spend time outside with their chil- bedtime and is “But in Sep- dren, Colin Patrick, 10 months; Marcy Jolee, age 4; and Nolan just happy to be tember of 2020, John, age 6 on Aug. 9. here.” Colin Patrick — Photo by Jessica Renae Photography, used with permission The Carmelite came into our Nuns continue arms!” she said. nuns in person. to pray for the people and The mark of excellence for five generations. The Muenkses are waiting However, Mrs. Muenks re- Church of the Jefferson City for the pandemic to subside in cently posted her families grat- diocese. 302 South Fifth order to introduce their beau- itude to them on the Diocese Please email them at: car Hannibal, Missouri tiful family to the Carmelite of Jefferson City’s Facebook [email protected].

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To report concerns or suspected abuse by diocesan personnel, also contact: Jacqueline Baldwin, Victim Assistance Coordinator [email protected] | 573-694-3199 6 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 Father Joseph Hoi adjusting to retirement from pastoral duties By Jay Nies based in Carthage, Missouri. of his years in the people and Father Joseph Nguyen viet Fr. Hoi studied at Con- formation with their example Hoi has spent the past month ception Seminary College in John and Hen- of living out the easing into a slower priestly Conception from 1976-80, rietta Gentges gift of baptism. pace. then received a dispensation of St. Martin “I’ve learned The former pastor of St. from his vows as a religious Parish in St. so much from Theresa Parish in Dixon brother in order to discern a Martins. Out of them and have and St. Cornelius Parish in call to the Priesthood for the appreciation for gained so much Crocker retired from active Jefferson City diocese. their kindness, from their gen- ministry for health reasons Father Thomas Alber, se- he celebrated his erosity,” he said. on July 1. nior associate pastor of St. Mass of Thanks- As a servant “I’m beginning a new Brendan Parish in Mexico, giving — his of Christ, he phase in my life,” he said on was in the seminary with Fr. first Mass after takes to heart July 31. “I realize am no lon- Hoi. ordination — Jesus’s proc- ger a public person in a parish “I recall that Fr. Joseph was in St. Martin lamation that setting. I’m at my own home. a dedicated student of philos- Church. “the Son of No one is around.” ophy,” Fr. Alber stated. “He A year later, Man comes not He said he’s grateful to completed a double major Fr. Hoi preached to be served but God for the Holy Priesthood in philosophy and theology the homily at Fr. to serve,” (Mark and for the opportunity to upon graduating from Con- Alber’s Mass of 10:45). serve the people in Jesus’s ception Seminary College.” Thanksgiving He said that name. Fr. Hoi completed his in St. Michael since becoming One of Fr. Hoi’s main pri- priestly formation at Kenrick Church in Ka- a priest 37 years orities now is to attend to his Seminary in St. Louis. Dur- hoka after Fr. ago, he has no- health, including nerve pain ing his studies, he also spent Alber’s priestly ticed a shift in caused by shingles. time working at Alexian ordination. Father Joseph Hoi the responsibili- “I realize that this will be a Brothers Hospital (now St. “He said that ties that come long process,” he said. Alexis Hospital) and St. Jo- a vocation to Priesthood was hospital chaplain in Jefferson with being a pastor. A native of Vietnam, Fr. seph Institute for the Deaf, like a rose: precious and beau- City. “A priest must be not only Hoi came to the United both in St. Louis. tiful to behold, but also with He then served as pas- a pastoral person but also an States from Saigon (now Ho Bishop Michael F. McAu- thorns,” Fr. Alber recalled. tor of St. Bernadette Parish effective administrator,” he Chi Min City) in August liffe of Jefferson City, now “You have to be careful how in Hermitage and Our Lady noted. “I do not miss one bit 1975 as a member of the reli- deceased, ordained Fr. Hoi to you hold it.” of Snows Chapel in Climax of this second expectation.” gious Congregation of Mary, the Holy Priesthood on April Springs and associate pas- Fr. Hoi has taken up resi- Co-Redemptrix (CMC). 14, 1984, in St. Peter Church “Peace I give you” tor of St. Anthony Parish in dence in a home he owns in He was known then as in Jefferson City, where Fr. Monsignor Robert A. Kur- Camdenton. St. James. Brother Peter. Hoi had served as a deacon. wicki, pastor of St. Michael He then became pastor of “I was a priest at St. James The congregation is now Fr. Hoi spent the summers Parish in Russellville and Immaculate Conception Par- from the early to late 1990s,” vicar general of the Jefferson ish in St. James and St. An- he noted. “At the stores, City diocese, said it was a thony Parish in Rosati. I saw familiar faces. They privilege to attend the semi- He then served as pastor were young when I was their CASTROP PLASTERING CO. INC. nary with Fr. Hoi as well as to of St. Mary Parish in Milan priest. Now, they are leaders serve with him as a priest of and the Mission of St. Mary of their local church. Their PLASTERING - DRYWALL this diocese. in Unionville; Church of the parents were active and even ACOUSTICAL TILE “Despite the trauma of Risen Savior Parish in Rhine- served as members of the STUCCO & THIN WALL living through the Vietnam land and St. Jude Thaddeus parish council.” PLASTERING War, Fr. Hoi has always Parish in Mokane; Immacu- Occasionally, when Fr. maintained an aura of calm, late Conception Parish in Hoi asks about people he patience, and a good sense of Owensville and St. Alexan- remembers from his early humor,” Msgr. Kurwicki ob- der Parish in Belle; then St. days there, the answer is, “he 4915 Hwy. 50 West, Jefferson City (573) 893-4111 served. Joseph Parish in Edina, St. died” or “she died.” He added that Fr. Hoi’s John Parish in Memphis and Fr. Hoi said he’s grateful experiences helped him min- the Mission of St. Aloysius in to diocesan personnel, espe- ister to many families here Baring. cially diocesan benefits coor- who had lost sons during the He helped oversee the res- dinator Gala Wolfmeier, for Vietnam War. toration of historical St. Jo- helping him make the transi- Fr. Hoi served as associate seph Church in Edina follow- tion to retirement. pastor of St. Pius X Parish in ing a fire in August 2013. He maintains steadfast de- Moberly, followed by Immac- He became pastor of the votion to the Divine Mercy ulate Conception Parish in Dixon and Crocker parishes of Jesus Christ. The Wedding Place Jefferson City, Cathedral of in 2015. “I also seek the interces- St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson sion of St. Joseph and the Groom’s Tux FREE “Familiar faces” (with 6 paid rentals) City, and St. Peter Parish in Blessed Mother,” he stated. Marshall. Fr. Hoi said what he’ll miss “I remind myself of the Rentals He also ministered as a most about being a pastor are obligation to pray for the 236 East High Street, starting 95 Church. Downtown Jefferson City at $89 complete “Now, I add a special 573-634-7267 Find us prayer for good health and CATHMO.COM for being faithful to God un- www.samuelstuxedos.com online til the end,” he said. The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 7 Two Tolton Catholic students see God’s guidance in hindsight Put Scouting skills to the test floodwater and save the girl.” vation. about that,” he said. in answering a call for help While someone on the “Boy Scouts taught bank called 911, Joseph and us how to carry her out “Be prepared” By Jay Nies Dominic swam out to the of the water, to be pre- Dominic and Jo- Two Tolton Trailblazers young woman and dragged pared and how to be seph have had several found themselves at the right her to the bank. ready fast,” said Domi- discussions about the place at the right time to save She was breathing and alert nic. “Having that in day they were put to a life this summer. but was still coughing up wa- my head already, gave the test. They didn’t stop and pray ter when first responders from me the confidence to “We will always re- when they heard a young the Columbia Fire Depart- know that we could member it,” said Dom- woman screaming for help ment arrived. help her.” inic. “The feeling of from the middle of a flash- “The police came next and knowing that we saved flooded creek. the ambulance after that,” said Helpful, brave someone will carry They just jumped in and Joseph. “They made sure she and reverent with us forever.” pulled her to safety, instinc- was stable. They took her to On July 7, Domi- He and Joseph tively relying on God and each the ambulance, and we rode nic and Joseph re- said they’d risk their other to do the same for them off on our bikes.” ceived a Citizen Her- lives again if they ever if necessary. Dominic’s mother was wor- oism Award from the needed to. “The woman needed help ried and had been trying to get Columbia Fire De- Both enjoy being and there wasn’t anyone else ahold of him for half an hour. partment, a Lifesav- Boy Scouts and stu- there to help her,” said Joseph “She was very scared that ing Ribbon from the dents of Tolton Cath- Diener. something had happened to Columbia Police De- olic. “We knew it was the right me,” he said. partment and a Life- “I like the outdoors thing to do, and if we didn’t, He sent her a text message saving Award from stuff and the camping she could have potentially that he and Joseph had saved the Missouri Depart- with the Boy Scouts,” died,” said Dominic Viet. a girl’s life. ment of Public Safety. said Joseph. “I like Summoned or not, God “She couldn’t believe it at “The firemen told Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic High School students going to a smaller was in their midst. first but was so thankful that I us at our award cer- Dominic Viet and Joseph Diener display the hon- school. I’m there with They know that now. was okay,” said Dominic. emony that they were ors they received from the Columbia Fire Depart- most of my friends Joseph and Dominic are He is confident that God worried about having ment, Columbia Police Department and Missouri and can know pret- members of Boy Scout Troop allowed them to hear and re- to go into floodwa- Department of Public Safety on July 7 for saving a ty much everybody 6, sponsored by Our Lady of spond to a cry for help “and ters because it is not woman from a flooding creek on June 25. there.” — Photo from the Columbia, MO Lourdes Parish in Columbia, guided us throughout the always a good ending, Fire Department Facebook page Both are working and will be sophomores at whole thing.” and there was a strong on becoming Eagle Fr. Tolton Regional Catholic “Looking back, I know that current from the water rushing into the water after them. Scouts. High School this fall. God was there with us,” he through the tunnel under Scott “In this case, she was too far “My family has supported They were riding their bikes said. “My mom was praying at Boulevard,” Dominic noted. out in the water, and we didn’t me and encouraged me to along rain-swollen Hinkson home the whole time that she “Listening to them made have anything long enough to grow closer in my faith and Creek near Scott Boulevard could not get ahold of me, so me really thank God that we reach her,” he said. to continue in Boy Scouts,” after a storm on June 25. her prayers were with us.” were able to successfully save Because of how debris said Dominic. “I love being Both were scheduled to Joseph was amazed at how the girl,” he said. was floating in the water, Jo- outside and being a leader and work at the Diamond Council quickly the story got around He was quick to cau- seph was confident that there am excited to be finishing up concession stand but got called — first locally, then nationally. tion anyone from going into weren’t any violent currents. earning my Eagle Scout.” off because of the weather. “Two things I’ll probably floodwaters without lifesaving “I’m glad I wasn’t wrong “If we hadn’t been there, remember most about this training. this might have a different are the whole jumping into “You should be confident ending,” said Dominic. “There the water, and how everybody in your ability to swim before had to be a reason that we knew about it in a matter of you try to save someone from ended up there at the moment two days,” he said. drowning,” he said. BUTZER that she needed us most.” He and Dominic wound up Joseph noted that using a “Dependable service since 1926” Neither had ever saved a getting interviewed on NBC’s rope or a branch or some oth- life before. “TODAY” show website, the er long object to pull someone HEATING  PLUMBING  AIR CONDITIONING Joseph got into the water Weather Channel, CNN.com, to safety is safer than jumping and made sure Dominic was People.com and in local media. 573-636-4115 24 Hour Service right behind him, “because “It was pretty crazy, I there was no way I could do thought,” said Joseph. 721 Wicker Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65109 this myself,” he said. 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QUESTION CORNER Funeral Mass for non-practicing Papal Catholic? / Annulment questions Audience By Father Kenneth Doyle August 4, 2021 Catholic News Service Q. May a Mass of Christian burial Dear Brothers and Sis- be celebrated for a baptized person who ters: has been, for many years, away from the In our continuing cat- Church? (East Springfield, New York) echesis on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, we now A. Yes, absolutely. The Church’sCode of consider Paul’s insistence Canon Law states, in fact, that every Catho- on complete fidelity to the lic has the right to a Catholic funeral, and Gospel. For Paul, the proc- the wording of the Canon is strong: “De- lamation of the Christian ceased members of the Christian faithful message was his very life. must be given ecclesiastical funerals according to the norm of What he preached to the Galatians was in fact the apostolic kerygma, which summarized the law” (No. 1176). fulfilment of all God’s promises in Jesus Christ, Who died for our sins, was buried, rose on the The few exceptions to that rule are stated specifically in a sub- third day, and appeared to Peter (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5). This explains why, at the begin- sequent canon and include such categories as “notorious apos- ning of the Letter, Paul urges the Galatians so forcefully not to turn away from the freedom tates, heretics and schismatics” and “other manifest sinners who brought by the Gospel. For that Gospel, entrusted to the apostles, offers to all — ourselves cannot be granted ecclesiastical funerals without public scandal included — the assurance of new life and freedom flowing from the cross of Christ and the of the faithful” (No. 1184). gift of His Holy Spirit. A person who has been away from regular church attendance I cordially greet the English-speaking faithful. I pray that the summer holidays will be a could not, of course, receive Holy Communion without going time of refreshment and spiritual renewal for you and your families. Upon all of you I invoke to confession first. But it is always possible that the deceased, the joy and peace of the Lord. May God bless you! in the privacy of his own conscience, may not have realized the gravity of his offense or may have expressed repentance and been reconciled to the Lord. The Church’s rule on funerals gives a person the benefit of Philippine bishop appeals for food that doubt, and the funeral Mass commends the deceased to the tender mercy of God. for poor ahead of strict lockdown Q. I am a cradle Catholic. I was divorced in 2019 and Catholic News Service “I also foresee a lot of people being arrested am now dating a woman who is not a Catholic. If I were to Manila, Philippines for violating quarantine regulations,” he said. marry this woman in a civil ceremony or in her Christian The head of the Philippine bishops’ confer- Ucanews.com reported that Philippine Presi- church — without an annulment — is it true that I could ence has appealed to Catholics to give food to dent Rodrigo Duterte ordered that an enhanced not receive Holy Communion in a Catholic church as well as the poor so that they do not go hungry during a community quarantine — the term given to the not teach religious education, be a godparent or coordinate near-total lockdown Aug. 6-20. strictest lockdown measures to curb the fast- our parish’s Mass-server program — all of which I now do? Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan spreading delta variant of COVID-19 — be Also, would my ex-wife have to consent to the annulment? said giving food now would cushion the lock- imposed. What is her involvement in the process? (I would like it to be down’s effect, as many people would suffer due Some Manila churchgoers said they feared minimal.) (Norfolk, Virginia) to unemployment, reported ucanews.com. fewer people would donate food because the “Lockdowns for the poor mean hunger, espe- economic situation had worsened from last year. A. Yes, it is true that if you married this woman without first cially for those who are daily wage earners, those Others said they would donate, but not as obtaining an annulment from the Catholic Church you would who live a hand-to-mouth existence,” Bishop much as last year when strict social restrictions not be permitted to receive Holy Communion. The Catechism David said. were also in place. of the Catholic Church explains that you would be “in a situation that objectively contravenes God’s law” and “cannot receive eucharistic Communion as long as this situation persists” (No. Don't just live life... 1650). make it LEGENDARY! As to service in ministries that the Church offers, the standard requirement for such volunteers is that they be in full communion with the Church. As one U.S. archdiocese explains it on its website, those who serve as extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, for example, must be “practicing Catholics, distin- guished in their Christian life, faith and morals” and “if married, the marriage must be a valid Catholic marriage.” I applaud your willingness to offer valuable help in your parish’s ministries, and I am pleased that you are thinking of an annulment, which would allow your work to continue. If you were to apply for an annulment, your ex-wife would be notified that you have done so, and she would be offered the opportunity to fill out a questionnaire including her “take” on the marriage and what contributed to its break-up. For your annulment to proceed, it would not be necessary that your ex-wife complete that questionnaire or participate at all in the annulment process — only that she be offered the chance to do so. (Often enough, the former spouse is unwilling HOME LOANS • COMMERCIAL LOANS • AG LOANS • AUTO LOANS • HELOC to be involved, and the process can still proceed.) Your town, your bank. The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 VIEWPOINT 9 Dressing like a Catholic By Dr. R. Jared Staudt sentiment too far, however, by saying, wear. Our clothing can and should honor purity and that of others. Certain fash- Is there a Catho- “God doesn’t care about what I wear.” To God, reflect our dignity, and convey re- ions should be rejected as too provocative, lic way to dress? dress like a Catholic is not about dress- spect and charity to others. casual, or attention-getting. We also have Well, there’s no ing one particular way; it entails allowing Following the customs of the sur- to think about setting — what is worthy Catholic uniform faith to guide our choice in clothing. rounding culture, however, as the let- of wearing to church or to create the right (at least apart from Catholic culture is a way of life shaped ter to Diognetus described, has become disposition for learning, work, or recre- school plaid). An by faith at the center, that allows it to more and more difficult. Rather than ation? early Christian of permeate and transform everything that dressing in one particular way, Christians The need for modesty does not take the second century we do. Charity should form our choices have to discern carefully whether or not away the opportunity for clothes to ex- said as much when to make them an offering to God and an the clothing presented by our culture as press positively who we are and our state writing a letter to opportunity to love our neighbors. Noth- fashionable or normal truly represents in life. A recent book caught my attention Diognetus: “With regard to dress, food ing, therefore, should be left out of how our human dignity and is appropriate to in this regard, and my wife, Anne, helped and manner of life in general, [Christians] we live as Christians, including seem- respect others. Although it is often un- me to unpack it, as it is addressed particu- follow the customs of whatever city they ingly little details like how we dress. Even comfortable to talk about modesty, it is a larly to women: Nicole M. Caruso’s Wor- happen to be living in, whether it is Greek if there is no Christian uniform, we still necessary conversation, because we need or foreign.” I have heard people take this communicate who we are by what we to dress with dignity to guard our own See STAUDT, page 18 Always have coffee ready By Katie Prejean McGrady We almost always have coffee ready. ding-dongs because He wants to be something else. Catholic News Service It gives my husband and I something to close to us, not just at the end of the Let’s hope we have the coffee ready. I asked my sip on early in the morning before our age, but in the age we’re in right now Grandma Libby girls wake up, or in the afternoon as we and in the circumstances we find our- Katie Prejean McGrady is an award- what her best tip tidy the house, prepare dinner and try to selves in at this moment. Where He just winning author and host of The Katie Mc- was for a happy catch a moment’s peace before the chaos wants to come in, sit with us, live life Grady Show on Sirius XM’s The Catholic marriage. As I got of bedtime. with us and be with us. Channel. She lives in Louisiana with her ready on my wed- When friends come over, it’s a pot of And maybe He’ll ask for a snack ... or husband and daughters. ding day, five years coffee we make. When dinner is finished, ago this past June, it’s hot decaf we serve. When the day REFLECTION I picked her brain. drags on, it’s cold brew we pull from the She and my grand- fridge. father were married for over 50 years, so Always have the coffee ready. To the end of the earth surely she’d have something to share. A few weeks ago, my almost 4-year- By Mark Saucier “What’s the most important thing we old daughter Rose asked me about our Another beautiful day — sunny, a gentle breeze and the ocean in mid-tide. need to know, Grandma?” I expected wise Grandma Libby. She passed away in June With neither the tumultuous swells of high tide, nor the languid waters of words that would anchor our newlywed 2020. Attending her wake and funeral low, the sea was undulating and inviting. life to come. made a mark on her. My 5-year-old grandson looked like some miniature aquatic clown in his “Always have coffee ready,” she said. I Rose remembers praying at the casket. sunhat, goggles and a puffy lifejacket. His legs dangled off the boogie board I wondered if she’d heard me correctly. She remembers sitting in the living room, was towing through the waves. “Marriage advice, Grandma? Do you telling stories of our beloved Grandma. He looked back to shore and the distance we were from the rest of the fam- have any?” I asked again. She talks about how Grandma Libby ily. With a trusting smile, he asked, “Where are you taking me?” “Yes. Always have coffee ready.” would give her a cookie while she served “Out to the horizon,” I told him. “What do you think is out there?” Confused, I asked her to clarify. coffee to the rest of us. “The end of the world,” said my little flat-earther. “Well, it’s simple. You’ll probably want “Is Grandma Libby in heaven?” she “And what happens if you go to the end of the world?” I asked. a cup. He’ll probably want a cup. So, just asked me. “Well, there is no food, so I’d probably die,” he said as a matter of fact. always have some coffee ready. Because “We hope and pray she is,” I told her. “And what happens to you after you die?” then you always have something to drink “With Jesus!” she confidently said. “I’d go to heaven,” he said, grinning with the assurance of innocence. while you sit together and just talk. Or “Yes, with Jesus.” “And where’s heaven?” you’ll have coffee when friends come over, A few moments passed and she asked, He paused and then replied, “I think it’s in the ground.” which you’ll want them to do. Just have “When is Jesus coming back here?” “Why do you think it’s in the ground?” the coffee ready.” Not wanting to cause an existential With no hesitation he explained, “Well, when Brenda died, they buried There it was. The real advice. crisis the summer before pre-K, I simply her in the ground.” Trying to understand the eschatology of a 5-year-old, I “Oh, so you mean take time to actu- told her, “At the end of the age,” my the- pointed out that the burial was “just her body.” ally communicate and have a hospitable ology degree coming in handy. “No,” he corrected me. “They buried her head, too.” home,” I said, nodding in agreement. Without missing a beat, Rose asked, A couple of days later, I read a piece by Jack Thomas, a journalist with “That’s what I said. Always have the “Is he going to ding-dong the door and the Boston Globe. coffee ready.” come have a snack?” With 70 years on my grandson, and news that he has inoperable cancer She was a bright and kind woman, my I couldn’t help but laugh. “Behold, I with just months to live, he had a somewhat different perspective. Grandma Libby. For over 50 years, she stand at the door and knock” translates In a measured but moving reflection, Thomas talks about the things he’ll had done just that. She had coffee ready to “Behold, I stand at the door and ding- miss. His loving wife and children, of course, but sunsets off Vineyard Sound, — a pot of Folgers, warm and ready for dong” for a child. sailing on Boston Harbor, friends he has known forever, and the newspaper the serving, cream and sugar if you want- Maybe that is what will happen. May- business that he is so grateful to have been a part of for over 60 years. ed it. She drank it black. Piping hot or ice be He will stand at the door — of our In heaven, he hopes he can see his father, have dinner with Julia Child, and cold, she didn’t mind. home and our heart — and want to come hear Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, but he also wants to listen to Bessie Smith’s She had a decorative sign by the pot. into our lives and be with us in the most celestial rendition of “Nobody in Town Can Bake a Sweet Jelly Roll Like Me.” “Don’t criticize the coffee. You might be ordinary, mundane ways. Like when we’re In neither earthly memories nor heavenly desires does Thomas mention old and weak yourself someday,” the sign preparing dinner, rushing kids out the God, yet there is a palpable Presence throughout. read. door for school or vacuuming a carpet St. Catherine of Siena said, “All the way to heaven is heaven.” But her coffee was never weak. And that will never be as clean as we’d like. The lessons of a life and a day at the beach confirm that for me. her advice never unheeded. Maybe Jesus stands at the door and 10 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 New school administrators: Servant leadership, deep devotion

This is part of a series of ar- together as a community after pal of St. Andrew “I am very ex- ticles on new Catholic school ad- the damage of the pandemic.” School,” she said. cited to take on this ministrators in the Jefferson City He believes the purpose of Ms. Higgins at- new challenge,” she diocese: a Catholic school is to sup- tended St. Peter said. “I look for- port parents in their role as the Interparish School ward to continu- By Jay Nies first and best educators of their and Helias Catholic ing all of the great “Whoever wishes to be great children and as the first heralds High School in Jef- programs already among you shall be your ser- of Christ to those children. ferson City. in place.” vant,” Jesus said to those who “We also serve as missionar- She holds a She was born would lead in His place (Mat- ies to help steer young people Bachelor of Science and raised in cen- thew 20:26). from the harmful messages degree in Education tral Missouri. She The new and returning within our culture that dis- from the University and her husband administrators of the Jeffer- tracts their growth in holiness,” of Central Missouri have two children son City diocese’s 37 Catho- Mr. Allen stated. and a Master in who attend St. Jo- lic schools and three Catho- He holds to author Frank Education Admin- seph Cathedral lic high schools take this to Sheed’s assertion that the only istration from Wil- School. heart as they prepare for a new sane way for a person to view liam Woods Uni- A graduate of school year. the world is through the lens of versity. Helias Catholic Nine are taking up new ad- God, Who created it. She has taught in High School, she ministrative roles in the dio- “In addition to the sac- public and parochi- holds a bachelor’s cese. ramental offerings at our al schools ranging degree in elemen- “Thank you for heading schools, Catholic education from first through tary education with with us into the breach,” Dr. provides students with a qual- fifth grade. a minor in math Erin Vader, diocesan super- ity education seen through the This will be her and computer sci- intendent of schools, said to lens of divine revelation,” Mr. first year in admin- ence from Lincoln them while introducing them Allen noted. istration. University, and a to their Catholic school col- He said students who grad- “I believe this master’s degree in leagues Aug. 4. uate from a successful Catho- role is making sure elementary educa- Here is what some of them lic school are more mature in students and staff tion from William have to say. every aspect of their being and are in a welcoming New Catholic school administrators in the Jefferson City Woods University. diocese include: (front row) Kelsey Emmerich, principal, are also prepared to help trans- and safe, faith-filled St. Joseph School, Salisbury; Melinda Osentowski, prin- She taught third “Armor of God” form the world with the Good environment,” she cipal, Holy Cross School, Cuba; (second row) Kara Hig- grade for 10 years Spencer Allen brings strong News of Jesus Christ as stew- said. gins, principal, St. Andrew School, Tipton; Gina Bailey, at St. Joseph Ca- family connections to his new ards of their call to holiness. She believes the principal, St. Joseph Cathedral School, Jefferson City; thedral School and role as principal of Helias He pointed to some advice purpose of a Catho- José María González, assistant principal, Sacred Heart served as assistant Catholic High School in Jef- he received from Alan Lam- lic school is to en- School, Sedalia; Emma Williams, assistant principal, He- principal for the ferson City. mers, principal of Ss. Peter sure that students lias Catholic High School, Jefferson City; Billy Cannon, past six years. “My wife’s family all went to and Paul School in Boonville: are equipped with a principal, St. Stanislaus, Wardsville; (fourth row) Jacob “It’s really neat Helias, my five children will go “Seek first to understand be- solid foundation of Akin, assistant principal, St. Joseph Cathedral School; to continue my there, and I sent students there fore being understood.” Catholic values that Spencer Allen, principal, Helias Catholic High School, professional career for the past 14 years,” said Mr. His favorite Scripture pas- they can take with Jefferson City. — Photo by Jay Nies here,” she said. Allen. “I’m overjoyed to have sage is Ephesians 6:11-12, them through their education ity Prayer: “God, grant me the “I love to see how much the the culmination of my career which begins: “Put on the and into society. serenity to accept the things school has expanded and be colored blue and gold.” whole armor of God, that you “We want the students to I cannot change, courage to grown over the years.” He brings 25 years of educa- may be able to stand against develop more than just aca- change the things I can, and She believes a Catholic tion, the previous 14 as prin- the wiles of the devil.” demically, but spiritually, emo- wisdom to know the differ- school administrator’s job is to cipal of St. Joseph Cathedral In his free time, he enjoys tionally and socially as well,” ence.” provide leadership in curricu- School in Jefferson City. riding his bike and kayaking she said. “It helps remind me that lum and development, oversee Mr. Allen holds a Specialist with his children, reading and She is convinced that Cath- God is ultimately in control all programs in the school, in Educational Administration writing and is about halfway olic education is important and everything happens for a and give effective evaluations degree from Lincoln Univer- finished with a Spanish lan- because it allows students to reason,” she said. of all of the staff in order to sity and is the author of a book guage course. strengthen and deepen their She also turns to the Blessed ensure the school is running about the Catholic faith. When things get difficult, relationship with God. Mother for powerful interces- smoothly. He and his wife Christy he turns to the Immaculate For her, a Catholic school is sion when things get difficult. She pointed out that Cath- have five children. Heart of Mary to intercede for successful if its graduates con- “It helps keep me calm and olic schools place a strong em- He said his primary role will him. sistently live out their faith in going in tough situations,” she phasis on the social and emo- be as the instructional leader He asks for prayers for him their words, actions, and deeds. said. tional well-being of all of the for Helias Catholic. and the school staff to be able She enjoys spending time She asks for prayers for the students. “Among other things, my to be persons of influence in with family and friends, read- wisdom, knowledge and un- “Teaching children about job is to identify strong educa- the lives of these young people ing books, watching movies, derstanding she will need to their faith at a young age only tors, work with them in culti- and ambassadors of Christ in and gardening in the summer. make the best decisions for the helps them strengthen their vating their professional and their formation. She has worked with many school and students to help relationship with God so it personal gifts, and support great educators who encour- them grow academically and will become a lifelong part- them in their role as stewards God is in control aged her to engage her mind. spiritually. nership,” she stated. of the young people entrusted Kara Nicole Higgins is the “I always feel I did a better She said it’s important for to them,” he said. new principal of St. Andrew job when I wasn’t afraid to ask “My Shepherd” students to learn about their He noted that this year’s School in Tipton. questions and try new things Gina Bailey went to school faith so they can develop a theme at Helias Catholic will “I am looking forward to a to better myself and educa- at St. Joseph Cathedral School strong religious foundation. be communion, “because we great year, and I am excited to tion,” she said. in Jefferson City. need to continue growing back start in my new role as princi- She often prays the Seren- Now she’s the principal. See ADMINISTRATORS, page 11 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 11 USCCB Migration and Refugee Services among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters Catholic News Service the group included 57 chil- greatly to our nation.” Washington, D.C. dren and 15 babies. “We also applaud Con- The U.S. Conference of As of July 7, President Joe gress for coming to an agree- Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Biden’s order for the with- ment on the emergency sup- and its Migration and Refugee drawal of all troops from plemental appropriations Services (MRS) “are proud to Afghanistan was essentially bill to help ensure that all have the opportunity to wel- complete, about 20 years af- Afghans who are in danger come and assist those who ter troops were first deployed because they assisted the have kept Americans safe in when President George W. U.S. receive protection and Afghanistan,” said the USCCB Bush declared war on Iraq welcome,” they said. president and the chairman of and Afghanistan. The prelates added the the bishops’ migration com- Nationals who provided Catholic Church teaches mittee July 30. translation, interpretation, that “each person is created Other agencies resettling security, transportation and in the image and likeness of these newcomers include other vital services to the God and that we must up- Catholic Charities USA and U.S. troops in the last two hold the inherent dignity of other nongovernmental orga- decades have feared repri- every person.” nizations (NGOs). sals from Afghanistan’s Tali- A translator and soldiers from 1st Platoon Alpha Company, 1st Battal- They quoted Pope Fran- “By working with the ban, even more so now as its ion, 36th Infantry Regiment take cover from a helicopter’s rotor wash in cis, who in emphasizing the United States, each of these fighters advance around the Demaiwand, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2013, while evacuating a 10-year-old faithful’s duty to welcome individuals has put their lives country in the absence of girl injured by an improvised explosive device that detonated about 875 the newcomer, said this is and those of their family and the U.S. military. yards away. — CNS photo/Andrew Burton, Reuters “an invitation to overcome friends at risk. As they now In 2006, the U.S. Con- our fears so as to encoun- leave everything behind to be- gress first authorized a biparti- the program. their statement it is important ter the other, to welcome, to gin new lives here, the many san humanitarian program to On July 14, the White for the USCCB and MRS to know and to acknowledge sacrifices they’ve made should provide Special Immigrant Vi- House announced the emer- join with other faith-based him or her. It is an invitation not go unacknowledged,” the sas, or SIVs, for nationals from gency relocation of Afghan agencies and NGOs “to ensure which offers the opportunity two prelates said. Afghanistan and Iraq that in- SIV applicants in their final the warm welcome, safe reloca- to draw near to the other and The statement was issued clude resettlement services and stages of processing to the tion and resettlement of those see where and how he or she by Archbishop José H. Go- legal permanent residence for U.S., with the first of that who have already contributed lives.” mez of Los Angeles, USCCB the approved principal appli- group arriving July 30. president, and Auxiliary Bish- cants, their spouses and chil- In addition, Congress op Mario E. Dorsonville of dren. passed a bipartisan emergency ADMINISTRATORS Washington, chairman of the Since the creation of the supplemental appropriations From page 10 USCCB’s Committee on Mi- program, a USCCB news re- bill July 29, allocating over $1 “Giving them these skills Mrs. Bailey asks for prayers gration. lease said, MRS has worked billion for humanitarian sup- at a young age will help them for strength to make the right According to The Associ- with the U.S. Department of port and assistance; authoriz- continue to grow their faith as choices and lead in the best ated Press (AP), a flight landed State, the Office of Refugee ing an additional 8,000 visas they move on to high school,” way she can. just after midnight July 30 Resettlement and other non- for the SIV program; and mak- she noted. “The power of prayer is at Dulles International Air- governmental organizations to ing some changes to streamline Mrs. Bailey enjoys spend- amazing,” she said. “Just asking port in Virginia, in suburban provide resettlement services the application process. ing time with her family, va- God to help in a time of need Washington, with 221 Af- to some of the over 73,000 The USCCB said it sup- cationing with them on the is all you need to do.” ghans who have been allowed Afghan SIV holders and their ported the measure and similar beach in Alabama, watching into the United States under a families. ones that Congress considered Netflix and reading books for special visa program. AP said The USCCB also has advo- in recent weeks. enjoyment. an internal U.S. government cated periodically before Con- Archbishop Gomez and She is currently reading document it had obtained said gress to extend and improve Bishop Dorsonville said in What Great Principals Do Dif- ferently, by Todd Whitaker. Congo’s bishops want end to attacks Her favorite Bible passage is 301 Monroe Psalm 23, which begins, “The Jefferson City Lord is my Shepherd, I shall on Catholic Church, its leaders not want.” (573) 635-6101 Jesus’s mother is her go-to Catholic News Service The Congolese bishops’ conference, known Charles Prather • Rick Prather intercessor in heaven. Nairobi, Kenya by the French acronym CENCO, “strongly Tom Kummer Catholic bishops in Congo called for an end condemns these inadmissible acts of violence, to attacks on the Church and its leaders, acts which are a serious attack on freedom of reli- they believe are linked to the Church’s persis- gion and expression, but also a violation of de- tent call for democracy and national cohesion. mocracy,” Father Donatien Nshole, conference The bishops said the Archdiocese of Kinsha- general secretary, said in a statement Aug. 2. sa has been targeted as well as places of worship “It is a big step backward on the road to the — including parishes, Marian grottoes, altars rule of law to which the Congolese people as- and sanctuaries — in the Diocese of Mbuji- pire,” he said. Inspirational Gifts for All Occasions! mayi. 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Mrs. Van Boening said the and the growing awareness by a multimedia facility and a cha- stated. “The group of 97 completed academy consistently provides campers of their leadership po- pel. the week with a high level of an enriching experience not tential.” She noted that in addition to The long view achievement, respect and en- only for the campers but also The week began with a support from the diocese, Aqui- Mrs. Van Boening grew up thusiasm that garnered many the counselors and teachers prayer service with the theme nas Academy owes its success in Bowling Green and attended compliments from the adults who make up its staff. of “Calling forth New Leaders.” to the dedication and talents of and later taught at St. Clement they encountered,” said Lois “Each teacher brings an area “Students are told that they the teachers who recognize the School in St. Clement. Van Boening, Aquinas Acad- of expertise designed to en- will be participating in a week value of the program, as well as She and her family moved emy program coordinator. rich students’ learning experi- celebrating their giftedness, re- the counselors who provide tal- to the St. Louis archdiocese in Students who were accepted ences during the school year,” flecting on their gifts and talent, enthusiasm and hard work 2006, “but I can’t leave the Jeff. ents and how they can use the to aid its mission. City diocese fully behind,” she gifts that God has given them,” Counselors are a team of 10 said. said Mrs. Van Boening. young men and women from This is her 17th year as an Each day begins with Mass the diocese who previously at- Aquinas Academy teacher and and includes academic time tended Aquinas as campers. her fifth as director. with each participant’s chosen “They are a representation of “Many of the teachers on the courses. the many students who recog- staff have worked at the acad- CREATE A LEGACY Daily communal activities nize that Aquinas helped shape emy for more years than that — THAT LASTS A LIFETIME are designed for campers to their lives going forward,” said so much so that they have lost work together and have fun. Mrs. Van Boening. count!” she said. 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Her mother, Saundra Allen, classroom coach telling people then I can take Beyond what’s taught in Catholic and public how to run a classroom.” that and say, comfortable schools for 37 years and set a “I was holding social skills ‘Now, how can For herself convincing example for her. groups with kids of all ages I be like that and all who Rhonda wasn’t drawn right — learning how to be kind to with the peo- carry out any away to following in her other people, how to get along, ple I meet and aspect of edu- mother’s footsteps. how to emotionally regulate,” the students cating children, Intent on becoming a re- she said. I teach?’” she Ms. Allen asks porter, she headed to the Uni- She also helped adults de- said. for wisdom, versity of Missouri in Colum- velop skills for working with She cited stamina, pa- bia to study journalism. students who struggle in their many exam- tience and “If I weren’t teaching, that’s classrooms. ples of God openness to what I’d be doing,” she said. “I Building up trust with par- sending stu- God’s inspira- have a passion for writing and ents is essential, she said. dents and par- tion. learning more about people.” “We understand that they ents into her “Doing But it just didn’t feel right. are sending us what’s most life in need of whatever it “I’ve always enjoyed work- precious to them, every single understanding takes to help ing with kids,” she said. “I did day,” she stated. and help. students suc- lots of summer camps.” This past year, after com- “Again, it ceed is what I She transferred to Lincoln pleting her second master’s de- comes down believe in do- and changed her major to edu- gree, she applied for a position to seeing the ing!” she re- cation, “just to see where it as an elementary school assis- face of Jesus cently stated would lead me.” tant principal. and doing His online. “Stu- It turned out to be a perfect “My heart was really set on work, no mat- dents, parents fit. what I knew I was going to be ter who you’re and school “You know that feeling that doing,” she said. “Until I inter- doing it for,” staff working ‘this is the path I’m supposed viewed and didn’t get the job!” she said. together as a to be on?’ That’s God leading Then she got a call to inter- “Even if it team creates an you,” she noted. view for an assistant principal gets tough, atmosphere for She wound up getting to role in a middle school. I have to re- Rhonda Allen students to do teach with her mother for “I’ll tell you, when I walked member to their best and two years at East Elementary into that school that day, keep my eyes on Him and happen because I’m a teacher! achieve great things.” School in Jefferson City. something in me — I know keep saying to myself, ‘What — but if I ever had money, She is quick to suggest that Together, they formed an it was God — said this is the do You want me to do right I’d build my own school,” she parents — whether their chil- after-school group called the place you’re going to be,” she now? What do You ask of me said. dren are in public or private SWAN Club, which stands for recalled. now?’” she said. It would provide a live-in schools — go out of their way “Success We All Need.” Two days later, she got the Often, He asks her to stay experience where the children to lift them out of their comfort “We started it for kids call, offering her the position. the course in helping vulner- have structure and learn im- zone. that needed some extra love,” “Over and over, I’m feeling able children and families. portant life skills in a commu- “Go to festivals and events Rhonda Allen recalled. “We God’s reassurance,” she stated. “You can’t give up on these nity, in partnership with the where there are different people did service projects with them “It’s like He’s telling me, “I’m kids,” she said. “You never parents. and cultures and where people and they raised their own not going to lead you this far know what they’re going to “I felt like if you could get don’t look or think or believe money to take themselves out to leave you behind now. I’ve grow up to do. So every day those kids and keep them in the way you do,” she advised. to dinner. We performed a given you everything you need needs to be a new day. Every a program like that, then you “Just giving them those life play at Christmastime.” to be successful. So go do it!” day hast to be a fresh start.” could possibly see their real experiences — you might have She is confident that God potential and then see what to make yourself uncomfortable “What’s most precious” “God is love” is answering her prayers and they could grow up to do in sometimes, but that’s how life After teaching at East El- Ms. Allen remains active in leading her to do His work. this life,” she said. is,” she said. ementary for two years, Ms. St. Peter Parish, serving as a “There’s a peace that comes Mrs. Huber took her words She also recommended Allen transferred to Thorpe cantor at Mass. about me in the choices I’m to heart. showing children how to recog- Gordon Elementary School in She said serving in a public making, the decisions I’m Over time, the idea evolved nize every person as someone to Jefferson City. school challenges her to serve making, the words that come into a boarding school that learn from. She served there for 17 God differently. out,” she said. “And it’s also would offer the opportunity “And definitely be open to years, most recently as the be- “I can’t say outright what about what happens next, of an excellent Catholic educa- having uncomfortable discus- havior interventionist. I’m praying or thinking,” she whether it’s immediate or lat- tion to families who could use sions and not shying away from In addition to teaching, said. “But I don’t think I have er.” the help. talking about culture, socioeco- she conducted student musi- to. Through my actions and Known as St. Nicholas nomic differences, all of those cal productions and searched my words and what I’m lead- An inspiring conversation Academy, in honor of the pa- things to help your kids under- for other ways to help children ing these children to learn and One day, Ms. Allen was tron saint of children, it of- stand that not everybody in this become active and engaged. be, it should be clear that I’m a having lunch with her friend fers a three-way partnership life is like us,” she said. The Jefferson City Public follower of the Lord and that I Elizabeth Huber. among the child’s family, the It’s difficult, but it goes a School District honored her love Him so very much.” Ms. Allen talked about how St. Nicholas staff and St. Peter long way toward helping young as its Teacher of the Year in For her, it starts with under- many students she has taught Interparish School in Jefferson people grow up to be kind and 2017, just as it had done for standing Who God is. who have the ability and drive City. cooperative, she said. her mother in 1997. “God is love,” she said. to succeed but are held back Rhonda Allen explained “He’s magnificent. He’s amaz- by chaotic aspects of their that as a behavior interven- ing. He’s merciful and just. home lives. Find us tionist, “I was stepping out of “When I think about What “I said, ‘If I ever had money CATHMO.COM the classroom and now I was a He is and Who He is to me, — and that’s never going to online The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 15 Search for life beyond Earth is as theological as scientific By Dennis Sadowski tions appear to be just right for even some scientists question Catholic News Service life as we know it to have devel the value of searching for life be Cleveland oped. yond Earth, Baglow said that in Are humans alone or are “What we have found is light of his Catholic faith, it’s a we one rational species among what we think are biological worthwhile endeavor to explore many in the universe? essential ingredients for mak the relationship God might have It’s a question both scientists ing a living planet — from a with all of life. It’s “faith seeking and theologians are exploring. chemistry point of view water understanding,” he said. And it is scientific discoveries and organic molecules — are Baglow suggested that other that are energizing the queries very common,” Karin I. Öberg, rational beings would have a not just about the possibility of who is Catholic and professor of history and that God’s presence rational, or intelligent, life, but astronomy at Harvard Univer would be made known to them also about God’s role in life else sity, told Catholic News Service in some way. God’s goal, he where and if there may be an in (CNS). said, “would be to unite them to carnational experience beyond Her research focuses on how Himself” as God has done with Earth. chemistry affects star and planet humanity. Since 1992, over 4,000 exo formation and the likelihood of “Thinking about what God planets have been discovered forming habitable planets. She has done for humanity is for me orbiting stars light years beyond explored the work in a presen This artist’s rendering shows NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, at the heart of what it means to which is being developed for a launch sometime in the 2020s. The the solar system and are consid tation at the Society of Catholic mission would place a spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter to per- be a theologian,” Baglow told ered “confirmed by scientists, Scientists’ annual conference in form a detailed investigation of the giant planet’s moon Europa CNS. “So to apply that to a new according to NASA. June in Washington. — CNS illustration/courtesy Johns Hopkins APL via NASA question like this would be spir The most interest is in those Another Catholic scientist, itually rewarding.” exoplanets found to be simi Jonathan Lunine, director of space missions, including the planned for the outer solar sys Neither of the scientists ruled lar to Earth and located in the Cornell University’s Center for Juno spacecraft that has been tem. out the possibility of rational “Goldilocks Zone” around stars Astrophysics and Planetary Sci orbiting Jupiter since 2016. It turns out, Lunine told life elsewhere and said such a — where it is likely to be neither ences, also studies planetary During the society’s meet CNS, that, beyond Mars, some discovery would serve to further too hot nor too cold for liquid formation and evolution. He ing, Lunine reviewed the space of the most interesting places in promote understanding and ap water to exist and other condi is playing a key role on NASA missions to Mars as well as those the solar system to explore for preciation of God’s creation. the existence of life are satellites Öberg said she hoped that BALL FOUR such as Europa in orbit around there are other intelligent beings From page 13 Jupiter and Titan and Enceladus somewhere in the universe. If so, orbiting Saturn. their existence would pose new efforts to have Mr. Gae Mr. Gaedel’s team Missions are either being theological puzzles about salva del inducted into mates included future planned or being considered to tion and incarnation, but that the Missouri Sports Hall Hall of Fame pitcher those far-off satellites with the such a finding certainly would of Fame. Satchel Paige, who had intention of hunting for signs be a strong indication that they This year, the chapter spent years in the Ne of life. are “very specifically created by became a sponsor of the gro Leagues and on Outside of such the scientific God.” Jefferson City Renegades traveling exhibition quests lies the significant ques Lunine expressed doubt that baseball team. teams, and Ned Garver, tion about God’s plan for cre rational or intelligent life would Members held a fund who pitched 20 of the ation. Theologian Christopher be as widespread as some science raiser at the team’s July Browns’ 52 wins that Baglow, director of the Science fiction writers have speculated 18 game at Vivion Field, year. and Religion Initiative at the in their work. His reasoning is to benefit the Miracle The roster also in McGrath Institute for Church rooted in evidence that it took League, a baseball pro cluded right-fielderLife at the University of Notre 3.5 billion to 4 billion years gram for boys and girls Frank Saucier, a second Dame, addressed this in the for complex life to develop on with special needs. cousin to the father of opening presentation of the Earth and then an additional The chapter has ad Mark Saucier, former conference’s first-day focus on 560 million years for intelligent opted two stretches of mission director for the extraterrestrial life. life to develop. roadway in Jefferson Jefferson City diocese. He told the audience, and Other questions revolve City, picking up trash at Father Gregory Meystrik, pastor of the Rolla, The morning af repeated later to CNS, that it is around stages of the evolution least four times a year. St. James and Rosati parishes, and chaplain of ter Mr. Gaedel’s Major only possible to offer “faithful and whether rational beings “We’re trying to do the Jefferson City chapter of the Eddie Gaedel League debut, the com speculation” about what God elsewhere are as advanced as something good for the Society, and artist Parker Bourne display the missioner of baseball has in mind for life elsewhere. humans or more primitive than community, and it’s window pane Ms. Bourne designed and paint- outlawed players below a “Basically we have a situa humans. good exercise and a way ed for Steve Meystrik, the society’s founding certain height. tion where the Church has not But that doesn’t mean the president. for people to volunteer if Baseball enthusiasts taught anything definitively quest for life elsewhere should they want to help,” said Mr. Meystrik. and trivia buffs still revel in the legacy of the about that, so we have no doc be abandoned, he said, and that’s He was delighted to find out that Deacon Browns, a team better known for bigger-than- trine to rely on,” he said. “So why he’s involved in the search Whalen was in the ballpark for Eddie Gaedel’s life characters than on-the-field success. how do we proceed in thinking with scientists worldwide. first and only game. St. Louis was long known for being “first in about this?” Lunine told CNS that such “That’s the beauty of this,” said Mr. Meystrik. shoes, first in booze and last in the American Baglow said the question order and beauty in creation, “It allows people to connect and get to know League.” comes down to trying to un wherever it might exist, would each other.” Aside from one A.L. championship in 1944 derstand what God’s relation further illustrate God’s great and a few brushes with greatness in the 1920s, ship with creation and redemp ness. Grand illusions the Browns’ 52 seasons in St. Louis were an ex tion might be with any rational “One would expect a super The Browns ended up losing 102 games in ercise in futility for them and their fans. species that may exist beyond abundance of things. So why 1951, finishing 46 games behind the reigning “But the stories will live on forever if we have Earth. not (explore)? Why not in terms champion New York Yankees. anything to say about it,” said Mr. Meystrik. While some theologians and of finding life?” 16 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021

28. Located adjacent to Lin- ____ in 1956 with Pres. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 coln Univ. in Jeff. City, a Harry Truman as the guest large ____ pavilion and speaker. 11 12 13 14 ACROSS shelter house were built. It 44. I don’t care one ____ the was the only such indoor whether he comes or not. 15 16 17 facility in the city and be- 47. Sound expressing surprise, 18 19 20 21 22 Diocese came a hub for civic and pleasure or realization. Church social events, in- 48. Paradise spot. 23 24 cluding Statewide conven- 50. In a business plan, letters tions, drawing up to 700 for Revenue Potential. 25 26 27 28 29 attendees. 51. “My own good daughter, 30. In a psychiatrist’s notes, do not let your mind be 30 31 32 33 34 By Father Don Antweiler short for ultra-high risk. troubled over anything ACROSS 31. Stomach muscle. that shall happen to ____ 35 36 37 38 39 1. McClung Park in Jefferson 33. “Love is patient. Love is in this world. Nothing can 40 41 City has a 105-year ______,” (1 Corinthians come but what God wills,”

which includes the State 13:4). —letter from St. Thomas 42 43 44 45 46 prison, the Civil War, and 35. The tract of land for cM - More imprisoned in the a U.S. President. Clung Park was a hilltop Tower of London to his 47 48 49 50 7. “In the past year or so I’ve property that overlooked beloved daughter Marga- made a number of deci- Jefferson City where____ ret, 1540. 51 52 53 sions that make no ____ trenches had been dug 52. A corrosive undesired type unless there is a God and I during the Civil War to of rain. 54 55 56 am His friend,” —Wild at protect the State Capital 53. Today McClung Park cov- Heart, John Eldredge. from the 1864 anticipated ers 45 ____. It received a Unknown Soldier in Ar- on the island were blown 11. I am on several ____ hoc invasion by Gen. Sterling Landmark Award from lington National Cem- away by the storm. committees. Price. They are visible in Jeff. City’s Historic Pres- etery in 1926. 27. Pay____; an online pay- 12. Hateful. the park today. ervation Comm. in 1995. 4. Garfield’s clueless dog ment system. 14. Telephone giant. 37. Letters for European With its many changes, it friend. 29. Part of the refrain to the 15. “The sky’s the ____!” Union, a political and eco- still maintains its historic 5. ____ crackers. “Old McDonald Had A Phrase first recorded in nomic union of 27-mem- character. 6. ____ ho ho. Farm” song. the Syracuse N.Y. Herald ber States with a popu- 54. “Don’t quack like __ __, 7. Letters for Sacred Scripture. 32. Harry’s wife. newspaper in 1911, a time lation of 447 million, soar like an eagle,” —Ken 8. “At the ____ of Jesus, ev- 34. Although its nickname is of great optimism before founded in 1993. Blanchard, motivational ery knee shall bow,” — The Silver State, this State WW I. 39. Christmas has one. speaker and author (2 hymn by Caroline Maria is also known for its gold; 17. This tateS hosted the first 40. “When you wish upon a wds.). Noel (1817-1877); based 4th largest producer in the Olympic Games ever held ____, makes no difference 55. Adam & Eve’s third son on Philippians 2:10-11. world (abbr.). in the U.S., the 1904 Sum- who you are…” —from (Genesis 4:25). 9. A swimming pool and 36. Author Truman Capote to mer Olympics (abbr.). Walt Disney’s movie “Pin- 56. Shoe width. ____ bathhouse was built his friends. 18. The landscape architect for occhio,” 1940. on the property in the 38. “God bless ____, every- the McClung Park project 41. “…whoever brings a sin- DOWN 1920s but the pool was one,” —Tiny Tim in A was a prison inmate from ner from the error of his 1. That’s a laugh! closed in 1946 because of Christmas Carol by Charles St. Louis serving two years way will save his soul from 2. When Dickerson Clark filtration problems. The Dickens. for ____. death and will cover a mul- (D.C.) McClung became pool was filled in but the 43. THE ____ STOPS HERE; 23. ____ Saarinen, architect titude of ____,” (James the new Mo. State Peni- bathhouse was renovated sign on Harry Truman’s of the Gateway Arch. 5:20). tentiary warden in 1913, and today is occupied by White House desk signify- 24. Trauma dept. in a hospital. 42. One of the conventions he found that prison work the Jefferson City Little ing his willingness to make 25. “I am not worthy to ____ held at McClung Park contracts were expiring Theater. the tough decisions. and loosen the thongs of was the Mo. Federation leaving a large number 10. ____ cum spiritu tuo. 44. Give ’em an ____ and His sandals,” (Mark 1:7). of Women’s Democratic of prisoners ____. D.C. 13. Type of bread eaten on they’ll take a mile! decided to employ them the first Passover and ev- 45. “The just shall flourish like beautifying a local tract of ery Passover after (Exodus the palm____...” (Psalms State-owned land. Later 12:17). 92:13). 3.5” x 2.5”How | Maximum much Font Size: will 30 ptyou need the State also developed 16. “…(they) exchanged the 46. 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It is a method of getting dressed, designing a food system that the production, marketing and Caruso continued to deepen her thinking about presenting your appearance, and telling your story responds to the values of the use of agricultural resources.” clothing as a mother, reflecting on the innocence without speaking. Style means intentionally choos- common good, solidarity and Pope Francis also asked gov- and joy of her daughter Cecilia. More than a book, ing clothing that speaks to your mission, fuels your the ‘culture of encounter,’” the ernments to promote “policies she explains, “Worthy of Wearing is a mindset, confidence, and creates connections with others by pope said in a message read and initiatives that fully meet the a thought process that reminds us ... that we are offering a little peek of who you are. In this way, July 26 at a preparatory meet- needs of rural women, promote precious in God’s eyes and that we are worthy of style is more edifying than fashion” (86). ing in Rome for the U.N. Food youth employment and improve wearing the things that make us feel beautiful. We Speaking of the difficult issue of modesty, -Ca Systems Summit in September. the work of farmers in the poor- owe it to ourselves to dress in a what fills us with ruso also offers some commonsense guidance: “Our poorest brothers and est and most remote areas.” joy, suits our body, and matches our vocation and “When it comes to modesty, I like to keep in mind sisters, and the earth, our com- A fundamental shift is nec- lifestyle” (ix). a simple question: ‘Is my behavior or my clothing mon home that ‘cries out for essary, he said. Caruso’s book helps us to think about clothes distracting?’ Our behavior and dress can amplify the damage we inflict on it The world continues to de- in relation to faith but also goes deeper in explor- or detract from the wholeness of who we are in through irresponsible use and velop new technologies that in- ing Catholic femininity. The reflection questions, Christ: persons worthy of love, with unique gifts abuse of the goods God has crease the capacity to produce focused on the themes of “Where am I called?” and talents, made to change hearts and spend placed in it,’ demand radical food, “yet we continue to exploit “Uncover your fears,” and “Be set free,” invite the eternity in Heaven. A low-cut dress can distract change,” the pope said. Family nature to the point of sterilizing reader to reflect back on past experiences and to someone from your incredible talents, just as the farms and other small farming it, thus enlarging not only exter- imagine greater freedom and expression, including way you gossip can distract someone from your operations are a place to start. nal deserts but also internal spiri- forming an action plan. The layout of the book virtue. Your unbridled anger might prevent some- The rural sector of the local tual deserts,” he said. “We pro- itself provides additional inspiration with beauti- one from understanding the difficulties you face. and global economy provides so duce enough food for all people, ful layout and photography capturing the author’s We can even distract ourselves by wearing clothing much of the food people con- but many go without their daily family and friends. The book invites women into that misrepresents who we are or simply does not sume, but people living in ru- bread. This ‘constitutes a real a process of discernment, guided by the author’s fit our body or way of life” (99-100). She also gives ral areas and working the land scandal,’ a crime that violates ba- own experiences, reflecting on who they are and practical tips, such as dressing for each season and are rarely a priority in political sic human rights. how clothes fit into expressing themselves and for one’s locale, tips for building a wardrobe, and and economic decision making, “We have a responsibility their womanhood. shopping with intention. he said in the message read by to realize the dream of a world The book maintains the balance between seeing Reclaiming our culture for Christ is a big task. Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, where bread, water, medicine clothes as a personal expression and understand- For us, however, each day presents us with little the Vatican foreign minister. and work flow in abundance ing the need for virtue to guide our choices. On opportunities to use all that we do to give glory In “the post-pandemic ‘re- and reach the most needy the first point, Caruso explains: “That’s what style to God. Clothing is no exception, as we make it start’ process that is being first,” Pope Francis wrote. is: the way you adorn yourself within various con- an expression of our dignity and respect for others. The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 PEOPLE 19

Lake Ozark, Our Lady of the Lake Anniversaries Michael & Barbara Stimmel, 50 years Deaths Baptisms

Sister Kate DuVal of the School Sisters of Macon, Immaculate Conception Bernard C. Huger, 76 — who served Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Notre Dame, who assisted with pas- Tim & Jane Watts, 40 years as legal counsel for the Diocese of Liliana Curry, Ford Eichelberger, toral planning in the Jefferson City Jefferson City for many years — on Anjolaoluwa Famutimi, Jacob Diocese from 2012-18, celebrated the Mary’s Home, Our Lady of Snows July 18. The Mass of Christian Burial Menghisteab, Jax Schiavo, John golden jubilee of her religious profes- Aaron & Roselyn Wood, 25 years was celebrated on July 23 in St. Shikles, Katherine Thrash, Beckett sion, on July 17 in Mankato, Minnesota Larry & LuAnn Kemna, 20 years Anselm Church in St. Louis. Wolters

Argyle, St. Aloysius Moberly, St. Pius X Sister Judith Marie Jung, 96 — of the Cuba, Holy Cross — Santiago Muñoz, Jim & Kathy Otto, 34 years Roy & Patty Skinner, 50 years School Sisters of Notre Dame, who son of Beverly Muñoz Chuck & Lisa Wieberg, 27 years previously taught at St. George Mokane, St. Jude Thaddeus School in Linn — on May 19 at Anna Fayette, St. Joseph — Beckham and Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul Jeff & Terry Warrington, 50 years House at The Sarah Community Miller Hilderbrand, sons of Alex & Robert & Patricia Kempf, 63 years in Bridgeton. A Funeral Mass was Kaylynn Hilderbrand Dick & Danielle Blanck, 61 years Palmyra, St. Joseph celebrated June 23 at Theresa Rich & Margie Moranville, 60 years John & Sue Thomas, 56 years Center, Sancta Maria in Ripa in St. Freeburg, Holy Family — Hunter Ann Norman & Joyce Schwartz, 59 years John & Mary Lou Hawthorne, 50 years Louis. Bax, daughter of Logan & Jessica Marvin & Patricia Greis, 58 years Dale & Cindy Gervais, 48 years Bax Gary & Joyce Ginter, 56 years Dennis & Teresa Brown, 47 years Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Christian Larry & Peggy Frederick, 52 years Loren & Michele Graham, 45 years Sims Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Joseph Vernon & Jacquelyn Day, 49 years Tim & Connie Schroeder, 43 years — Mary Ann Schlueter, Grace Gary & Mary Belstle, 48 years Charles & Jeanne Wigle, 41 years Brookfield, Immaculate Conception — Elizabeth Marshall, Margot Jean Patrick & Melanie Oswald, 47 years John & Angela Poppe, 40 years Shirley Severa Sheehan Dale & Mary Bechtel, 46 years Kirk & Anna Bross, 38 years George & Linda Wassmann, 45 years David & Tina Baxter, 35 years Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — Dick Jefferson City, Immaculate Steven & Sarah Friedrich, 43 years Lynn & Rita Smith, 35 years Anselm, Charles Jira Conception — Christopher Glen John Jr. & Beverly Imhoff, 43 years Frank & Judy Caldwell, 32 years Pitts, son of Garrett & Stephanie Pitts Bill & Bev Brondel, 42 years Roche & Tammy Hudson, 32 years Columbia, St. Thomas More Newman Marvin & Tammy Eichelberger, 37 years Sean & Stacey Webster, 22 years Center — Marlene Duffield, Louis Martinsburg, St. Joseph — Tessa Marie Glenn & Teresa Grissum, 36 years Aaron & Crystal Hudson, 18 years Studer Deimeke, daughter of Scott & George & Lisa Monk, 34 years Matthew & Denise Thomas, 11 years Jina Marie Deimeke; Violet Adele Greg & Nancy Williams, 34 years Cuba, Holy Cross — Joseph F. Bourbon Williamson, daughter of Robert & Eddie & Lisa Hoff, 30 years Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart Valerie Williamson Greg & Jean Hampton, 26 years Bill & Sylvia Frank, 53 years Jefferson City, Cathedral of St. Kevin & Dawn Lammers, 26 years Mike & Mary Jane Perkins, 46 years Joseph — Norma J. Duncan, Ivan L. Mary’s Home — Lynnox Fawn Boessen, Tim & Cindy Neuner, 41 years Schlotterbeck daughter of Sheldon & Erica Brinktown, Holy Guardian Angels Tom & Karen Bax, 34 years Boessen; Iven Curtis Lepper, son of Eddie & Betty Duggan, 55 years Jefferson City, Immaculate Devin & Olivia Lepper Darrell & Pam Hale, 49 years St. Clement, St. Clement Conception — Fred Szabados Jr. Paul & Linda Logan, 27 years Junior & Doris Moss, 65 years Westphalia, St. Joseph — Adaline Jefferson City, St. Peter — Danny Sue Luebbert, daughter of Clifton & Camdenton, St. Anthony St. Martins, St. Martin Schaffer, Leland W. Schweiss Abbey Luebbert Bob & Angie Holmes, 65 years Bob & Kathy Jarman, 35 years Darrell & Marj Taylor, 59 years Kirksville, Mary Immaculate — Kibbie Tom & Kathy Oppold, 48 years Salisbury, St. Joseph Broseghini Honors Tom & Mary Beth Otto, 46 years Bob & Norma Linneman, 55 years Dave & Lucy Welch, 44 years Lake Ozark, Our Lady of the Lake — Rolla, St. Patrick — The Paul and Julie Hirtz family, as the Knights of Dan & Mary Ann Overkamp, 42 years Vandalia, Sacred Heart Dennis Wedding Columbus State Council’s February- Art & Karen Zarky, 35 years Allen & Sheila Ebers, 51 years March 2021 Family of the Month Tim & Amy Hadfield, 28 years Eric & Vicki Niemeyer, 50 years Laurie, St. Patrick — James V. Neff Award, for their service to the parish, Bruce & Rene Magelky, 27 years Chuck & Nancy Buchmeier, 37 years Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts, Kyle & Patti Raithel, 19 years Thom & Diana Spradling, 37 years Linn, St. George — Lawrence “Butch” Girl Scouts and other community Mike & Debbie Ray, 25 years G. Nilges Centralia, Holy Spirit organizations. Lonnie & Linda, Dowell, 50 years Vienna, Visitation Marshall, St. Peter — Fred Castle, Jefferson City, Immaculate Mark & Mendy James, 35 years Harold “Tack” Thompson Freeburg, Holy Family Conception — Tony Dohman, with the Knights of Columbus Fr. John & Judy Wieberg, 45 years Wardsville, St. Stanislaus Martinsburg, St. Joseph — Anthony Helias Council 1054’s Charles Kolb Marlon & Cindy Stuecken, 44 years Gary & Linda Sommers, 45 years Becker, Lillian Becker, Joan Bill & Linda Light, 37 years DeTienne Award for outstanding service to the council and to the order of the Bradley & Debbi Gleason, 35 years Wien, St. Mary of the Angels Knights of Columbus. Steve & Annette Poettgen, 35 years Steve & Karen Fischer, 45 years Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the Snows Randy & Rita Haller, 26 years Gail & Debbie Bixenman, 44 years — Carol Puckett Joe & Rhonda Weimer, 43 years Holts Summit, St. Andrew Donald & Christina Meissen, 31 years Palmyra, St. Joseph — Arlene M. Veit Crossword Thomas & Jeanne Ferris, 28 years Brock & Candi Ervie, 19 years

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Young people take part in the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School sponsored by St. Pius X Parish in Moberly the week of July 26-30. — Photos from the St. Pius X Catholic Church Facebook page

Nine children and four adults who are members of the LIFE Runners team earned 22 track and field medals while pro- claiming the sanctity of - hu man life at this year’s Show-Me Summer of love Games in Columbia, Mo. A group of 13 LIFE Run- ners sporting bright blue jerseys that asked spectators to “Remember the Unborn” won big at this year’s Show- Me Games, July 23-25 in Co- lumbia, Missouri. The runners earned 22 track and field medals at Wal- ton Stadium, while proclaim- ing Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb those runners may qualify for Riegel) also won gold in the I knew you, and before you an even older age category. 4x100 and 4x400 meter re- were born I consecrated you.” Mr. Frank, assistant cross lays (9-10 year old category). The 13 runners came from country and track coach at St. Hezekiah Frank competed Annunciation Parish in Cali- Martin School in St. Martins, in the 100 and 200 meter fornia, Immaculate Concep- coached his daughters’ two races (5-6 year old category) tion Parish in Jefferson City, middle school relay teams in his first official track meet. St. Joseph the Worker Parish and his son as well. While the young people in Ozark and St. Martin Par- He and the nine young will likely remember the ish in St. Martins. athletes met weekly preced- teamwork or accomplishment Adding to the excitement, ing the games to build speed and the adults may bask in re- they competed in and won and endurance as well as co- captured youth or remaining six relay races, demonstrating ordinate efficient relay hand- fit into middle age, it is their teamwork and dedication to offs. hope that their testimony each other. It was hard work, but it will be the thing remembered They also won medals in paid off. by anyone who witnessed or individual events. The seventh grade team reads about the races. The adult team, composed (Sophia Berhorst, Claire “Wearing the LIFE Run- of three brothers and a high Bybee, Corynn Frank, and ners gear is a small thing we school friend (Seth Frank, Brenna Schulte) won gold in do to remind each other that Josh Frank, Charlie Frank, the 4x100 and 4x400 meter He knew us before we were and Jon Hathcock), won gold relays (11-12 year old cat- born, and that the unborn in the 4x100 and 4x400 me- egory). deserve our protection,” said Youngsters enjoy this year’s weeklong Totus Tuus Catholic summer ter relays (40-44 year old cat- The fifth grade team (Nicki Mr. Frank. experience at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Sedalia in July. egory). Frank, Jocelyn Hamman, Ol- Visit liferunners.org for — Photo from the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish Facebook page Reportedly, a couple of ivia Kauffman, and Sophia information or to sign up. The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 YOUTH 21 Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land By Jennifer Ficcaglia the covenant of the Lord of the into the waters at the edge of Catholic News Service whole earth will precede you the river, the waters flowing When Moses died in the into the Jordan. from upstream stopped. plains of Moab, the Israelites “When the soles of the feet The waters backed up in a sol- wept and mourned for him for of the priests carrying the ark id mass for a very great distance, 30 days. of the Lord, the Lord of the while the waters flowing down- When the period of mourn- whole earth, touch the wa- stream toward the Salt Sea of the ing was over, the people gave ter of the Jordan, it will cease Arabah disappeared entirely. their obedience to Joshua, son to flow; for the water flowing While all Israel crossed on of Nun. Before Moses died, he down from upstream will halt dry ground, the priests carry- laid his hands on Joshua. After in a solid bank.” ing the ark of the covenant re- the period of mourning, Josh- The Israelites took down mained motionless on the dry ua was filled with the spirit of their tents and prepared to ground in the bed of the Jor- wisdom. follow the priests. The priests, dan River until the whole na- God spoke to Joshua. who were carrying the ark of tion had completed the passage “Today I will begin to exalt the covenant, walked in front into the Promised Land. you in the sight of all Israel, of the people toward the Jor- that they may know I am with dan River. Read more about it... you, as I was with Moses,” edge of the waters.” God,” he said. “This is how It was the harvest season, Joshua 1 & 3 God said. “Now command the Joshua then spoke to the Is- you will know that there is a which was when the Jordan 1. Who led the Israelites af- priests carrying the ark of the raelites. living God in your midst, Who River overflowed its banks. But ter Moses’ death? covenant to come to a halt in “Come here and listen to at your approach will dispos- as soon as the priests bearing 2. How did the Israelites the Jordan when you reach the the words of the Lord, your sess the Canaanites. The ark of the ark of the covenant waded cross the Jordan River? Bible Accent Saint Although God did not allow shall not cross over,” God told land of Egypt against Pharaoh Moses to cross into the Prom- Moses. and all his servants and against Spotlight ised Land, He did let Moses see Then Moses died. all his land, and for the might Joseph Calasanz was born in 1556 it before he died. He was buried in a ravine in and the terrifying power that in Spain. His father wanted him to In Deuteronomy 34:1, we the land of Moab, but no one Moses exhibited in the sight of be a soldier, but instead he studied read that Moses went up from knows exactly where. all Israel.” law and was ordained a priest in the plains of Moab to Mount Moses was 120 years old 1583. He became vicar general of a Nebo, the headland of Pisgah, when he died, yet he had the Spanish diocese. In 1592, he went which faces the city of Jericho. eyesight and the energy of a to Rome, where he joined the Con- From there, God showed young man. Essay fraternity of Christian Doctrine and Moses all the land He was go- According to Deuterono- Describe a promise worked with neglected children. In 1597, he and three other ing to give the 12 tribes of Is- my 34:10-12, “Since then no you made to God priests established the first free school in Rome. This work led rael. prophet has arisen in Israel like and how you kept him to found the Clerks Regular of the Religious (or Pious) “This is the land which I Moses, whom the Lord knew Schools. He served as superior general of the order. Joseph swore to Abraham, Isaac and face-to-face. or plan to keep it. died in 1648, and we honor him on Aug. 25. Jacob that I would give to their “He had no equal in all the descendants. 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Dt. 10:12-22 Ps. 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, lic schools nominate students in December, “The response to these safety measures was Ps. 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 43ab, 44 Mt. 17:22-27 Mt. 19:16-22 based on standardized test scores and high aca- very positive,” Mrs. Van Boening noted. “De- demic performance. spite the rise in the Delta variant, none of the Tuesday, Aug 10 Tuesday, Aug 17 In late January or early February, invita- campers had to be sent home because they were St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr Jgs. 6:11-24a tion letters are sent from the diocesan Catholic displaying symptoms.” 2 Cor. 9:6-10 Ps. 85:9, 11-12, 13-14 School Office to nominated students, who then Ps. 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 Mt. 19:23-30 choose whether or not to apply. Supporting success Jn. 12:24-26 Students who apply must also submit two Mrs. Van Boening knows of no other diocese Wednesday, Aug 18 letters of reference, one from their principal that offers anything quite like Aquinas Acad- Wednesday, Aug 11 Jgs. 9:6-15 and one from a teacher of their choice. emy. St. Clare, virgin Ps. 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Applications are generally due in mid- After Mass at the end of the week, students Dt. 34:1-12 Mt. 20:1-16 March. are invited to share what they’ve learned during Ps. 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16-17 Mt. 18:15-20 Thursday, Aug 19 “Since we do not have the resources to ac- the week about their gifts and talents. St. John Eudes, priest cept all students who qualify, we employ a set of “The majority of the responses convey that Thursday, Aug 12 Jgs. 11:29-39a selection criteria,” said Mrs. Van Boening. they have learned that they can make friends St. Jane Frances de Chantal, religious Ps. 40:5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 Each school in the diocese is allocated at easily, that a smile can make someone’s day, that Jos. 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Mt. 22:1-14 least two spots in the camp, with factors such as they are a good listener, or that they should not Ps. 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 current grade level and prior attendance influ- be afraid to use their gifts and talents,” she said. Mt. 18:21–19:1 Friday, Aug 20 encing selection. “They are able to be themselves in an envi- St. Bernard, abbot and doctor of “In a typical year, over 200 invitations are ronment that is safe and nurturing,” she added. Friday, Aug 13 the Church extended and over 100 apply. Based upon avail- “They are allowed to nurture their potential Ss. Pontian, pope, and Hippolytus, Ru. 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 able resources, about 95 are accepted each year,” without worrying about what others will think.” priest, martyrs Ps. 146:5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc- said Mrs. Van Boening. She remains on the lookout for good teach- Jos. 24:1-13 10 Ps. 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24 Mt. 22:34-40 ers to take part in this worthy enterprise. Mt. 19:3-12 Staying healthy “Although it’s a lot of work and responsibil- Saturday, Aug 21 The lingering pandemic complicated prepa- ity, seeing the kids become more outgoing and Saturday, Aug 14 St. Pius X, pope rations for this year’s Aquinas Academy. confident during the week is evidence that it St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest and Ru. 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 “First and foremost was determining that we is a worthwhile and valuable experience,” she martyr Ps. 128:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 would be able to conduct the camp at full ca- said. Jos. 24:14-29 Mt. 23:1-12 Ps. 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11 PROTECT Mt. 19:13-15 From page 3 The Holy Father’s prayer intentions for August: Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the workshop in the diocese wrote recognize inappropriate behav- grow and flourish, free from grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel. that the videos and discussions ior whenever they see it, mak- abuse and neglect,” Msgr. Ma- Sponsored by were helpful. ing them not just better parish- karewicz recently wrote to his “I felt the entire workshop ioners but also better overall parishioners. “It is central to a was eye-opening,” one par- members of society. personal and social response to ticipant stated, adding that the The revelations can be dif- hearing the Gospel.” most helpful part was “insight ficult, even jarring, but are a Such penance and discipline into how abusers plan and ex- necessary part of building up presents an opening to grace, ploit.” and strengthening a network through which God helps peo- “Very relevant,” another of safety for children and ple achieve good in the face of participant wrote, “as children young people. sin and evil, the priest wrote. of volunteers are often present” Monsignor Marion Mak- “No one can be exempt while their parents are volun- arewicz, pastor of Mary Im- from the responsibility of car- teering. maculate Parish in Kirksville ing for the safety and secu- environments for children and we see the warning signs of Another said the most use- and the Mission of St. Rose rity of others,” he stated. “The young people. abuse can we create a truly safe ful part of the workshop was of Lima in Novinger, recently Catholic Church is committed “Any sacrifice or inconve- environment for our children “help in protecting our chil- referred to the taking of these to protecting God’s children. As nience we as adults accept to- and young people to thrive in dren’s future.” extra steps as a discipline and members of the Body of Christ, gether is worth it,” he stated. and grow in their knowledge of “I really don’t deal with “a penitential practice that the we, too, are called to embrace “Jesus Himself identified with Christ,” he said. children, but the information Church has introduced to fight the wounds that sin has caused.” the least among us. In doing is very helpful,” another stated. the evil of abuse.” so, He held us to the absolute The full text of the diocese’s “We must develop the habits Well worth it highest standard for youth pro- updated Policy on the Protection A door to grace and dispositions of self-denial Bishop McKnight said the tection. of Children and Young People The “Protecting God’s Chil- that create the best possible en- People of God can settle for “Only by knowing what to can be found online at: diojeff dren” workshop helps adults vironment for our children to nothing less than the safest look for and speaking up when city.org/safe-environment 24 The Catholic Missourian August 6, 2021 Annual Retired Religious Collection to be taken up Aug. 14-15 Appeal assists ceeds to assist eligible U.S. elderly sisters, brothers, religious communities with priests in religious orders their retirement needs. Some 26,000 senior sis- The Diocese of Jefferson ters, brothers and religious City will take up the annual order priests benefit. Retirement Fund for Reli- Last year, the Diocese gious collection the weekend of Jefferson City donated of Aug. 13-14. $129,446.73 to the collec- The National Religious tion. Retirement Office (NRRO) “We are humbled and coordinates this annual ap- overwhelmed by the gener- peal and distributes the pro- osity of U.S. Catholics dur-

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