Praying for a peaceful Official decree Page 3 solution in Iran and Iraq Midwest March for Life Page 4 and the U.S. Resettling refugees Page 6 Catholic plead for Saucier: Long way home Page 9 prayers and dialogue as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Fr. Joachim Culotta OP Page 10 Page 11 SSM St. Mary’s Page 11

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Newspaper of the Diocese of Jefferson City ’s India pilgrimage highlights unity, mission By Jay Nies Jefferson City Wise men from the East and the West arrived at the life-size Nativ- ity scene outside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Kunkuri, India. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight stood in procession with Roman Catholic bishops from Chhattisgarh province and beyond for a Mass of great joy and solemnity during the Christmas Octave. It was the 50th anniversary of the cathedral’s dedication. Thousands filled the outdoor plaza and the imposing, mid-century modern edifice, reputed to be the second-largest cathedral in Asia Pacific, on Dec. 30. Bishop McKnight was on pilgrimage to the Diocese of Jashpur, with which the Jefferson City diocese has been culti- vating a mission partnership since 2012. Father Alex Ekka, a of the Jashpur diocese, currently serves in the Jefferson City diocese. Father Angelus Minj and the late Father Gregory Tigga previously served here. The people of the Jefferson City dio- cese are helping pay to build churches A young parishioner greets Bishop W. Shawn McKnight as he arrives in Kunkuri, India, on pilgrimage to the Diocese of Jashpur on Dec. 28. With them is Father Alex Ekka, a priest of the Jashpur diocese who is serving as and chapels, open schools and missions pastor of St. Ann parish in Warsaw and the Ss. Peter and Paul mission in Cole Camp. — Photo by Jake Seifert and prepare seminarians for Priesthood in the Jashpur diocese. Bishop McKnight was an honored New to play larger role in bishop’s plan guest for the Dec. 30 Mass, as well as the blessing of the newly completed to draw Hispanic Catholics deeper into parish life outdoor Stations of the Cross, and the cultural celebration that followed. By Jay Nies Hispanic deacons will lead a Sunday Celebration in the Also during his weeklong visit, he Bishop W. Shawn McKnight intends to make full use Absence of a Priest on weekends whenever a Mass in Spanish presided at the Mass for of the nine Spanish-speaking deacons he ordained last year cannot be provided in parishes with large Hispanic popula- five — two for the Jashpur dio- to minister better to the growing communities of Hispanic tions. cese, one for the neighboring Diocese Catholics in this diocese. The bishop said that ideally, Mass in Spanish should take of Jammu Kashmir, and two members Specifically, he will allow properly trained, Spanish-speak- place at least once a month in parishes where there are suf- of the Society of Jesus. ing deacons to preside at canonically sanctioned Sunday Cel- ficient numbers of Hispanics, with a Hispanic permanent People from the Jefferson City ebrations in the Absence of a Priest in Spanish in our parishes leading worship on the remaining weekends of the diocese sponsored two of the priests when needed. month. through seminary formation. Such services, intended for extreme circumstances that These deacons will also work on identifying further av- See INDIA, page 17 hopefully will be mitigated as more priests learn Spanish, in- enues of outreach and respond to other needs of Hispanic clude readings, prayers, preaching, hymns and the distribu- communities, including sacramental and general catechetical tion of Holy Communion. formation, pastoral counseling and material assistance. Find us online at “These deacons will soon be receiving the proper training The Hispanic deacons will also assist with communica- WWW.CATHMO.COM to use the ritual approved by the for this pastoral tions among the pastor, parish life collaborator, people of the and need,” the bishop wrote to priests, pastoral ministers and par- ish life coordinators of the diocese Dec. 4. See HISPANIC, page 15 @DIOJEFFCITY 2 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020

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The number of Sundays that “On the thirty-first day of and moveable feasts for 2020 follow Epiphany, the date of Ash May, the feast of Pentecost. Wednesday, and the number of “On the fourteenth day of The proclamation of the date Sundays that follow Pentecost are June, the feast of the Most Holy for of Easter and the other moveable all computed in relation to Easter. Body and Blood of Christ. Principal feasts on Epiphany dates from a On the Epiphany of the Lord, “On the twenty-ninth day Catholic High School time when calendars were not after the proclamation of the of November, the First Sunday The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is seeking aPrincipal readily available. Gospel, a deacon or cantor, in of the Advent of our Lord Jesus for Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau, MO, effective July It was necessary to make keeping with an ancient practice Christ, to Whom is honor and 1, 2020. Qualified applicant must be an Active Catholic, have Missouri principal certification, have a Master’s degree in School Administration known the date of Easter in ad- of Holy Church, announces from glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (or be working toward it) with 3-5 years of Catholic school experience. vance, since many celebrations of the ambo the moveable feasts of Administrative experience preferred. To request an application packet please contact Anne Buckley at the Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841, the liturgical year depend on its the current year: [email protected]. Monroe City “Know, dear brothers and Pilgrimage to the Shrines sisters, that, as we have rejoiced Pro-life Receptionist Position Opening of French Canada at the Nativity of our Lord Je- with Fr. Matthew Flatley sus Christ, so by leave of God’s Due to an internal promotion, the Diocese of mercy we announce to you also March Jefferson City has an immediate opening for  JULY 6 11, 2020  the joy of His Resurrection, DATE: January 19 a receptionist at its offices on West Main St. in Who is our Savior. Jefferson City. The successful candidate will be ENJOY 6 DAYS TIME: 5 pm providing a friendly, professional and efficient TOURING CANADA! “On the twenty-sixth welcome to guests and callers to the Catholic day of February will fall Ash The 19th annual Pro-life Center. Core duties include: • Montreal Wednesday, and the begin- March in Monroe City will be • Answer and forward telephone calls • Basilica of Notre Dame ning of the fast of the most held on Sunday, Jan. 19. 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in Brinktown and the Mission of St. Boniface in Koeltztown, and to continue assisting the Official Decree pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Rolla.

Deacon Matthew K. The Most Reverend W. Parish in Argyle, Holy Guard- McLaughlin, to assist the Shawn McKnight makes the ian Angels Parish in Brinktown pastor of Visitation Parish in following appointments: and the Mission of St. Boniface Vienna, St. Aloysius Parish in in Koeltztown, and to contin- Argyle, Holy Guardian An- CLERGY APPOINTMENTS ue assisting the pastor of St. gels Parish in Brinktown and Patrick Parish in Rolla. the Mission of St. Boniface in PASTORS Koeltztown, and to continue Reverend Alexander Ga- Deacon Thomas C. Man- assisting the pastor of St. Pat- briel, from pastor of Sacred ion, to assist the pastor of rick Parish in Rolla. Heart Parish in Eldon and Visitation Parish in Vienna, Our Lady of Snows Parish in St. Aloysius Parish in Argyle, These appointments are effec- Mary’s Home, to pastor of St. Holy Guardian Angels Parish tive December 18, 2019. Andrew Parish in Tipton and Annunciation Parish in Cali- Given at the Chancery this 18th day of December, 2019. fornia.

Reverend Callistus C. Okoroji, from pastor of Im- maculate Conception Parish Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. in Loose Creek and St. Louis Bishop of Jefferson City of France Parish in Bonnots Mill to pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Eldon and Our Lady of Snows Parish in Mary’s Mrs. Constance Schepers Home. Chancellor

Reverend Anthony R. Rinaldo, from pastor of St. St. Joseph Church in Slater has a new metal framed sign Andrew Parish in Tipton and gracing the East 240 entrance to Slater. It was generously donated by a St. Joseph parishioner in honor of his re- Annunciation Parish in Cali- Bishop Intención del mes cently deceased wife. fornia, to pastor of Immacu- McKnight’s de enero del late Conception Parish in January prayer Obispo McKnight Loose Creek and St. Louis of intention for our por nuestra France Parish in Bonnots Mill. Local Church Iglesia Local For an increase in Por un aumento en Bishop McKnight’s These appointments are effec- Christian unity, racial la unidad cristiana, tive January 28, 2020. harmony, and la armonía racial y el Calendar respect for the dignity respeto a la dignidad de PERMANENT DEACONS of all human life; that toda vida humana; que Deacon Michael S. Christians everywhere los cristianos en todas JANUARY may work together to partes podamos traba- Brooks, to assist the pastor of Dec. 27-Jan. 12 Mission Trip to Diocese of Jashpur, India promote peace in our jar juntos para promov- Holy Cross Parish and School homes and communities er la paz en nuestros Jan. 12-18 Ad Limina, Rome in Cuba, and to continue as- throughout the world. hogares y comunidades sisting the pastor of St. Patrick en todo el mundo. Jan. 23 Meet Fr. Fadi Al-Mimass of the Catholic Melkite Community in Houston, Texas, 9:30 am, Catholic Parish in Rolla. Please be so kind as to make this a part Center, Jefferson City of your group and private prayer. Deacon Chad R. Lewis, to Jan. 24 Missouri Catholic Conference Public Policy Com- assist the pastor of Visitation mittee Meeting, 10 am, MCC Office, Jefferson City Parish in Vienna, St. Aloysius Jan. 25 Guest on KWOS 9.50 AM Open Air Saturday with Hal Dulle Talk Show, 8 am, Jefferson City Jan. 26 Mass & Bless New Bell Tower, 8:15 am, St. Jude Find us Parish, Richland online Jan. 27 Keynote Speaker, Knights of Columbus Fourth De- gree Meeting of Dan C. Coppin General Assembly, 6 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, Jefferson City CATHMO.COM More convenience than ever Jan. 28 Annual Knights of Columbus Religious and Teacher with over 100 branches and over Appreciation Supper, 6 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, Jefferson City Like Us On 200 ATM’s throughout Missouri. Jan. 29 Dinner with Seminarian Parents, 5:30 pm, Catholic facebook Center, Jefferson City CENTRALBANK.NET | 573.6 3 4 .1111 | MEMBER FDIC Jan. 30 Diocesan Finance Council Meeting, 11 am, Catho- Diocese of lic Center, Jefferson City Jefferson City 4 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 40 Days for Life founder to keynote Midwest March for Life in J.C.

DATE: February 1 Capitol. Participants will march theright.com) through its first decade, build- TIME: 7:45 am - 3 pm As in years past, St. Joseph for about three-quarters of a ing it into the largest and one Radio will record the march mile, passing the Governor’s Informative afternoon of the most effective grassroots Pre-rally at 9:30 a.m., March and offer religious articles for Mansion, the Supreme Court Starting at noon, chili and pro-life mobilization ever to at 10, rally in the Capitol at sale. Building and several state of- hotdogs prepared by Knights confront the abortion industry. 10:45, pro-life apologetics Coffee, hot chocolate, and fice buildings and Jefferson of Columbus Precious Blood It has grown into a network workshop at 1 p.m. pastries will be available for a City landmarks. Council 4454 in Fulton will be of more than 2,000 local lead- nominal price. Members of the clergy will available for a nominal price in ers and 750,000 volunteers in By Jay Nies Gregory Thompson of St. lead the march, accompanied the Selinger Centre. 800 cities across all 50 Ameri- Abortion claims the lives of Peter parish in Marshall will by an honor guard of Fourth A student youth rally led by can states and 56 nations. millions of unborn children lead the praying of the Rosary Degree Knights of Columbus. Jacinta Florence of Students In the process, 40 Days for each year. and Divine Mercy Chaplet The rally featuring Mr. Be- for Life will be held from 1 to Life has helped save thousands Nationally-recognized outside the Selinger Centre at reit’s presentation will start at 1:45 p.m. in lower level of the of pre-born babies, close more Catholic activist David Bereit 8 a.m. 10:45 a.m. in the Capitol Ro- Selinger Centre. than 100 abortion clinics and will share concrete success sto- Also at 8 a.m., prominent tunda. Also from 1 to 1:45 p.m., lead scores of workers out of ries and strategies for ending pro-life activist Bonnie Lee Other speakers will include: David Bereit will lead a work- the abortion industry, includ- the bloodshed once and for all, will organize a Prayer Walk •Illinois state Rep. Avery shop for adults on effectively ing Abby Johnson, subject of during the 10th annual Mid- inside the Capitol Rotunda. Bourne, the youngest lawmak- arguing the pro-life position, the recent movie “Unplanned.” west March for Life on Satur- Prayer teams will be assigned er ever to be sworn into the Il- in the Father Ahrens Room of The key is the combination day, Feb. 1, in Jefferson City. to various offices, praying for linois General Assembly; the St. Peter Parish Life Center of prayer and sacrifice, com- The founder of the im- lawmakers, state executives, •Katrina Gallic, develop- in the lower level of the parish munity outreach, and public mensely successful 40 Days for families and staff and present- ment director for the National rectory. presence on the sidewalks out- Life global campaign will be ing a card of encouragement. March for Life in Washington, Father Dylan Schrader, pastor side abortion clinics through- the featured speaker at a post- Mrs. Lee, a retired nurse, D.C.; of St. Brendan parish in Mexico, out two concentrated, 40-day- march rally in the State Capi- is affiliated with the Missouri •Jacinta Florence, Missouri will offer a Mass for Life at 2 long campaigns per year. tol and will lead an afternoon Baptist Convention Executive regional coordinator for Stu- p.m. in St. Peter Church. He took his message to workshop on pro-life apologet- Board and numerous other dents for Life America; A municipal parking garage the sidewalk outside Planned ics. pro-life groups in Missouri. •Susan Klein, executive is located at 200 Madison St., Parenthood in Columbia in Everyone is encouraged to director of Missouri Right to a few blocks from the Capitol. 2016 during a 40 Days for Life take part in any or all of the ac- March and rally Life; Registration is requested for prayer vigil. tivities scheduled throughout A pre-march rally with •Missouri Governor Mike the afternoon workshops in or- “You are the ones who are the day. prayers and several inspira- Parson; der to provide enough materials. writing the pages of history,” Numerous life-affirmingtional speakers will begin out- •Bridget Van Means, he said at that time. “It’s not a booths and vendors will be side the Selinger Centre at president and vision leader “Made for this moment” matter of if abortion will end, open from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9:30 a.m., followed by a pro- for ThriVe St. Louis Express Mr. Bereit now works in it’s a matter of when. in the Selinger Centre exhibit life march from there through Women’s Healthcare; and partnership with FOCUS, the “And when people tell the hall near St. Peter Church, 216 downtown Jefferson City to •Stacy Washington, Life- Fellowship of Catholic Univer- stories about it, they will re- Broadway St., across from the the Capitol. zette TV host (www.stacyon sity Students, to help prepare member you who were on the the next generation of leaders front lines in these crucial days in numerous high-impact min- — when lives were being saved, Steve Angrisano to lead retreat istry organizations. when the tide was turning.” His powerful delivery and for adults in youth ministry message of faith-fueled vigi- From the start lance set hearts on fire when This will be the 10th annual DATE: February 8 he spoke at the 2019 Missouri Midwest March for Life in Jef- TIME: 10 am - 3 pm Catholic Conference Annual ferson City. Assembly in Jefferson City. Dr. Gregory Thompson of Nationally-renowned Cath- “You were made for this St. Peter parish in Marshall or- olic composer, performer, very moment!” he thundered ganized the first march in 2010 evangelizer and youth minister in his keynote presentation. when he realized that most Steve Angrisano will lead a di- “You were made to lead! You people were unable to travel to ocesan retreat for youth minis- were made to advocate for our Washington D.C. for the na- try and catechetical leaders on faith and the values we hold tional March for Life. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Columbia. dear. He handed the event over to It will be held from 10 “There are some ministries Mike and Kathy Forck, mem- a.m. to 3 p.m. in Our Lady of that only YOU can start!” he bers of St. Andrew parish in Lourdes Church, 903 Berna- insisted. “There are some peo- Holts Summit and directors of dette Drive near Interstate 70 ple that only YOU can reach. the 40 Days for Life Campaign and Stadium Boulevard. Steve Angrisano There are some organizations in Columbia. The theme will be “Keeping that only YOU can take to Annual attendance contin- the Faith While Teaching the religious education. matic ways to impart the faith the next level. There are some ues to grow, with people of all Faith.” He noted that too often, to young people while nurtur- politicians that only YOU can ages traveling to Jefferson City Mr. Angrisano will present people get so caught up in ing their own spiritual lives in influence. There are some mes- from throughout the state and an intimate day of story, song teaching the faith to others service to others,” he said. sages that only YOU can effec- from neighboring states. and reflection. that they can struggle to keep Registration and a light tively articulate.” Call (573) 340-8444 or vis- “This retreat is certain to be the faith themselves. breakfast will start at 9:30 a.m. For the March for Life, it the Midwest March for Life a great spiritual boost for any- “With great spiritual and Mass will be offered at 2 he’ll share insights into how website for information or to one teaching the faith,” said practical suggestions on keeping p.m. he started and led the 40 register. John DeLaporte, diocesan di- our own faith strong, the people Days for Life Campaign www.midwest rector of youth ministry and on this retreat will explore prag- See ANGRISANO, page 15 (www.40daysforlife.com) marchforlife.com The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 5 Australian Catholics seek prayers as fires rage in four states By David Ryan and Jordan and an increase in teer firefighter, Sam Grantham temperature, tonight McPaul, died Dec. 30 Catholic News Service or tomorrow,” said after a freak tornado As some of the worst wild- Darlow, who asked caused by the fires fires in Australian history rage Catholics around the flipped his 11-ton across four states, thousands of world to pray. truck. His wife Me- people in affected areas in New “Offer up prayers gan, whom he mar- South Wales and Victoria con- for the people who’ve ried in May, is expect- tinue to be evacuated to safety. lost their lives and ing their first child. Soaring temperatures, of- those who’ve lost their Similar stories can ten higher than 100 degrees livelihoods so that be heard across the Fahrenheit, and a protracted they can rebuild as country. In Sydney, drought have contributed to quickly as possible,” the Mass for Sydney an unprecedented national he said. “And pray firefighter Andrew emergency which, by Christ- particularly for wide- O’Dwyer was due to mas, had already seen more spread rain across the be held in the Horsley than 14.5 million acres of for- whole country.” Park parish Jan. 7. est and rural land burned. Bishop Shane O’Dwyer, 36, Amid conditions regularly Mackinlay of the Dio- and fellow firefighter described as catastrophic, fires cese of Sandhurst ex- Geoffrey Keaton, 32, have continued to rage in hun- pressed concern about Rural Fire Service crews engage in property protection during wildfires were killed Dec. 19 dreds of locations in Western “the impact that fires along the Old Hume Highway near the town of Tahmoor, Australia, outside when a fallen tree Australia, New South Wales, have already had on Sydney, Dec. 19, 2019. Wildfires have been burning since August and have caused their tanker destroyed an area comparable to the combined region of the Netherlands South Australia and Victoria communities and by and Belgium. — CNS photo/Dean Lewins, AAP via Reuters to roll as they fought states for months. the anxiety that the fires south of Sydney. Marie Burton, a parishio- threat of fire is causing.” such as Corryong and Walwa amazing people, with an amaz- The Order of Malta Austra- ner of Our Lady of Sorrows In a statement Jan. 3, he in Victoria’s Alpine country. ing Catholic faith, and we lia announced Jan. 3 it would Church, in the New South urged “political and commu- Catholics such as the Bur- know God will protect them,” use money from its Natu- Wales Diocese of Wagga, lives nity leaders to continue efforts tons and Darlows say their she said. “Every time we hear ral Disaster Fund to provide on a farm in Jingellic, near the to identify and respond to the faith is strong. good news, we’re overjoyed emergency relief to those di- border with Victoria border. In underlying causes that have “We have a very deep faith,” that these people haven’t lost rectly impacted. late December and early Janu- contributed to the heightened said Burton. “I put a scapular their homes. There is just mir- “We are exploring oppor- ary, Jingellic was surrounded risks we are facing this sum- on the door and sprinkled the acle after miracle happening.” tunities with our regional by fire twice. mer, (and) we pray for those house with holy water, and we In his statement, Bishop Hospitallers to provide some “We know so many Catho- who lost their lives, and for the have statues in our home, in- Mackinlay applauded the her- direct assistance, with our top lic people who are being af- safe recovery of people who are cluding the Infant of Prague, oism of firefighters — mainly priority currently to provide fected. There’s a lot of suffering missing.” and so I prayed — we prayed volunteers — risking their lives support to the thousands who going on, and we’re continuing The fires have been burn- very hard, and asked other for their country and commu- have lost homes or are strand- to pray,” Burton said in tears. ing since August and have de- people to pray. nity. ed,” said a statement from the “Twice our home was saved. stroyed an area comparable to “All of these people are In Jingellic, a young volun- order. On Monday evening — and the combined region of the again on Tuesday. Netherlands and Belgium. “The fire came up over the By Jan. 3, thousands of Prayer for the Opening of Session, hill but there was no stopping people were given less than 48 it. My husband was getting hours to evacuate fire-ravaged Missouri House of Representatives things out of the house, but coastal communities in New he was told to just get out of South Wales. With the heat By Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, those who criticize us and con- the Speaker, Members of this there. forecast for 111 degrees Fahr- House Chaplain siderate with those who differ House, their families and all “We didn’t know for 24 enheit Jan. 4, the fires were ex- Jan. 8, 2019 from us. who work with them. hours (what happened) but pected to worsen. As we follow the example of May the blessing of Your luckily, it was saved.” More than 2,500 buildings “God is able to provide you in the Scriptures that instructed powerful presence rest upon us Burton has taken shelter have been razed and at least 20 abundance for every good work.” us about doing good for oth- this day and every day. with her sister’s family, the people — 16 from New South — II Corinthians 9:8. ers, may we during this new Together lead us in the Darlows, including nephew Wales, two from Victoria and Session consistently reflect on paths of unity and peace for Matthew Darlow, a member two from South Australia — Almighty God, our Creator, the power of the Word of God. Your name’s sake, here in the of the local brigade of the Ru- have died. Officials fear the toll Whom we seek to serve and to Through these historicPeople’s House. ral Fire Service. The Darlows could rise steeply, with Victo- Whom we look for guidance, times, bless our Governor, And the House says, “Amen!” live at Lankeys Creek, ap- rian emergency services saying we bow before the altar of proximately 12 miles north of 28 people are missing in the prayer at noon, offering to You GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Jingellic. While staying with state. the gratitude and the loyalty of her relatives, Burton has been Smoke clouds, which can be our hearts. cooking at a shelter to feed fire- seen from space, have reached We thank You for this new fighters. New Zealand, nearly 2,500 day, fresh from Your hand, “We just need to band to- miles away across the Tasman with its possibilities for great gether, get the fires out and Sea. and good living. support those who have lost The Gippsland region in By Your spirit, may we al- their homes and livelihoods,” Victoria’s east has seen convoys ways be honest, kind and for- said Darlow. of people escorted by police giving. Stieferman Heating Company 573-635-3547 “We’re waiting on a change and emergency services per- May we be mild in our criti- in wind that could affect things, sonnel evacuating from towns cism of others, patient with 100% GREEN, 101% COOL 6 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 Governor gives permission for refugee resettlement to continue By Jay Nies Della Lamb in Kansas City and work of mercy and charity in area as the refugee, and the to- that if our local officials — say, Refugee and Immigration International Institute in St. partnership with faith groups tal number of refugees the U.S. the Boone County Commis- Services (RIS) of Catholic Louis and Springfield. throughout the area.” government allows to enter the sion — had issued their con- Charites of Central and North- Most refugees in Missouri CCCNMO receives referrals country in a given year. sent letter and Gov. Parson had ern Missouri (CCCNMO), are resettled in and near these for refugee resettlement from The projected total of not, that would make the lo- along with the other agen- cities. the U.S. Confer- cal consent null cies that resettle refugees in “State organizations and ence of Catholic and void,” said this state, have been given the faith-based groups work tire- Bishops’ (US- Mr. Lester. needed permission to continue lessly to support refugee reset- CCB) in Wash- In the mean- doing so. tlement,” the governor wrote. ington, D.C., time, RIS has Governor Mike Parson on “... These groups do an excel- which contracts all of the re- Dec. 30 signed a consent order lent job of transitioning newly with the U.S. sources it needs for resettling refugees in the settled populations, ensuring State Depart- to remain busy state, effective indefinitely un- they are educated, trained and ment to resettle resettling refu- less or until withdrawn. prepared to assimilate into approved U.S. gees and getting “I hereby consent to the re- their new community.” refugee cases. them the ongo- settlement of lawfully admit- He pointed out that Mis- Many refu- ing help they ted refugees within the State of souri has a long and rich his- gees arrive here need to become Missouri in the communities tory of immigration, “dating with little or no happy, produc- that request them, in accor- back to America’s earliest ex- money or com- tive members of dance with all applicable laws plorers, fur traders and mis- mand of Ameri- society. and regulations,” the governor sionaries.” can culture and Mr. Lester wrote to U.S. Secretary of State “Today, Missouri’s popula- the English lan- hopes that as Michael R. Pompeo Dec. 30. tion includes thousands of for- guage. more states and Refugees are people seek- mer refugees who have become Catholic local jurisdic- ing refuge in the United States, vital members of our commu- Charities’ RIS tions submit having been forcibly displaced nities,” he stated, adding that has been reset- consent letters from their homes due to po- they have helped strengthen tling refugees to the State litical instability, violence and local economies, especially in the Jefferson Department, persecution. Economic hard- through entrepreneurship. City Diocese federal poli- ship is not taken into account “Community volunteers, since 1975 dur- cymakers and when determining U.S. refu- especially faith-based partners, ing the Vietnam the President gee status. continue to be an integral part War. will recognize Executive Order 13888, of such local resettlement ef- The RIS staff strong, biparti- signed by President Donald forts,” he wrote. includes former san support for Trump in September 2019, He said Missourians will refugees who themselves have 18,000 refugee resettlements refugee resettlement in this gives state and local govern- continue to work hard to en- been resettled. in 2020 is the lowest since the country. ments a say in whether refugees sure that refugees become a With donations and as- inception of the federal refugee “So that means maybe the may be resettled within their thriving part of the state’s com- sistance from other local con- program. ceiling need not be as low as geographical boundaries. munities. gregations and community “USCCB will still need the federal government has it Gov. Parson noted that “I am confident this dem- individuals, RIS ensures that to determine where it is that currently set at,” Mr. Lester nearly 18,000 refugees from onstration of compassion will arriving refugees have fur- they want to send refugees in said. “This sends a great mes- 45 countries have resettled in mark the first step in these nished housing, food, and their network,” said Mr. Lester. sage that we see state govern- Missouri since 2002. (refugees) becoming patriotic intensive case management “But if they decide to send 85 ment from both parties are He pointed to St. Louis hav- and productive fellow Ameri- throughout their beginning to CCCNMO, we are legally willing to continue to do this ing one of the largest Bosnian cans,” he stated. months of resettlement. clear to be able to do that.” — they see the value that refu- populations outside that coun- This includes school enroll- Mr. Lester called the gov- gees continue to bring to their try itself, in light of refugees “Excellent news” ments, English classes, driver’s ernor’s action “a big win” for state and their communities.” having settled there during a Also on Dec. 30, the Boone training, job assistance, health people and agencies that help The Missouri Catholic Con- long and deadly civil war in County Commission gave checkups and many other ser- refugees. ference (MCC), public-policy the nations of the former Yu- permission for refugees to be vices needed to become self- “We’re excited to have it,” agency of the state’s four Ro- goslavia. resettled in the Columbia vi- sufficient and integrated into he added. man Catholic dioceses, ap- Four agencies resettle refu- cinity. their new society. plauded the governor’s decision. gees in Missouri in five main “This is excellent news,” said RIS resettled 92 refugees in “Sends a great message” “The U.S. refugee resettle- areas. These agencies consist CCCNMO Executive Direc- 2019 and anticipates resettling In a letter to the U.S. State ment program plays a vital of CCCNMO in Columbia, tor Daniel Lester. “This allows between 75 and 90 this year. Department, Boone County role in helping foreign nation- Jewish Vocational Services and us to continue this important Regardless of the refugees’ Presiding Commissioner Dan- als who hold a well-founded nation of origin, they are sub- iel K. Atwill noted that refugee fear of persecution in their ject to thorough security checks resettlement has been occur- home countries to find refuge through the U.S. State Depart- ring in Boone County for sev- and start a new life with their ment before being cleared for eral decades. families,” the MCC stated. “In resettlement. Mr. Lester noted that the many cases, these refugees face The State Department and majority of the resettlement persecution due to their reli- The mark of excellence USCCB take many things work in central and northern gious beliefs or their political for five generations. into account when deciding Missouri is in Boone County, views.” which partner agency to as- which is why it was important The MCC noted that as 302 South Fifth sign an approved refugee case. to receive the consent resolu- new U.S. residents, resettled Hannibal, Missouri Among these factors are ac- tion from the Boone County refugees bring fresh perspectives cess to resources, the presence Commission. 573.221.8188 • www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com © 2018 The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc of other people from the same “But it’s important to note See RESETTLEMENT, page 8 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 7 In Lake Ozark: Serving compassion, one meal at a time By Eddie O’Neill along with her husband, Luke, Lusica Hankins, Ann Wal- When it came to a regular has been a parishioner since lace, Melodi Graessle and meal ministry at Our Lady of 2015. “We wanted to cover Peggy Henderson of Our the Lake parish in Lake Ozark, a need that went beyond the Lady of the Lake parish in the parishioners had the funer- standard funeral luncheon.” Lake Ozark prepare Christ- mas cookie trays to de- al part covered. The group consists of more liver to parishioners who A group of ladies were on than 35 women of the parish are homebound or are call to serve a meal after a fu- who are ready to cook as need- residents of local nursing neral and burial at the parish. ed. homes. What was missing were Mrs. Graessle coordinates meals for families of people the specifics. can’t help this week, you can who were headed into the hos- “I will call the family and help next time,” Mrs. Graessle pital or who just had a birth or tell them what I know,” she ex- noted. “It is not just a small lost a loved one. plained. “I will ask them what group of us doing all the work. That all changed in the they’d like, how many people We have a lot of helping hands.” summer of 2017, thanks to a we are cooking for and check if Whether it’s lasagna with a parish ministry called Com- there any food allergies or spe- salad and breadsticks or meat- passion Meals, newly formed cial needs. Then, we set up a loaf with a side of greens, the to fill that gap at Our Lady of time to drop off the meal with meals are cooked at each vol- the Lake. the family.” unteer’s home before being “It came out of a social con- Mrs. Graessle then sends Sign-up Genius. It allows vol- “The nice part of this min- dropped off at the parish and cerns committee meeting,” said out an email to the group with unteers to sign-up on a first- istry is that we have so many ultimately at the family’s home. organizer Melodi Graessle who the menu via a program called come, first-serve basis. ladies on our roster that if you The ministry served five meals in 2017. That grew to 15 in 2018 Young adults gather at St. Brendan in Mexico and 17 in 2019. In addition, according to Mrs. Graessle, they have added for Advent day of recollection, Solemn High Mass four times a year where they By Jay Nies It boils down to em- serve parishioners who are About 40 people from phasizing different things. homebound or are residents of across Missouri attended “I think they are com- local nursing homes. the Resplenduit Advent plimentary and that both “In February, we do a soup day of recollection for kind of enrich each oth- meal,” she explained. “In June, young adults Dec. 21 er,” she said. “I always we do muffins and bread. Pas- at St. Brendan parish in learn something new ta is our October dish and in Mexico. about going to the Mass December, we do cookie trays. Aimed at Catholics that I go to regularly.” We served 18 people (who are ages 18 to 35, it included The same goes for dif- homebound) at 15 places this talks by canons of the ferent emphases in the li- past Christmas.” Institute of Christ the turgical calendar. She added that the people King Sovereign Priest, “Even though we kind who receive these meals are along with time for silent of do things differently very touched. meditation, confessions, like in a regular parish, “I think they appreciate the Rosary, fellowship, there’s still a lot of rich- the visit as much as the meal,” and Solemn High Mass ness of seeing how the Mrs. Graessle observed. “I try in Latin in the Extraordi- About 40 young adults, ages 18 to 35, take time out for an Advent earlier liturgical calendar to spend 15 to 30 minutes at nary Form. day of recollection given by curates of the Institute of Christ the was lived for so many each place. They want to catch Young adults from King Sovereign Priest, Dec. 21 at St. Brendan parish in Mexico. years and how some up on what is going on at across the diocese partici- — Photo by Father Dylan Schrader people are still using it to- church and with the other pa- pated in the Mass, which day,” said Ms. Cline. rishioners.” was offered in celebration of Christmas liturgical season, on celebrating for quite a Father Dylan Schrader, That being the case, the the feast of St. Thomas the including feastdays leading up while,” she said. pastor of St. Brendan parish, ministry has proven to be very Apostle. to the Feast of the Epiphany of Ms. Cline doesn’t regularly who is Bishop W. Shawn Mc­ rewarding for everyone in- “Resplenduit” is Latin for “It Our Lord on Jan. 6 and looking attend Mass in Latin in the Knight’s episcopal delegate for volved. has shone brightly.” ahead to the Feast of the Presen- Extraordinary Form — which Mass in the extraordinary form “The reaction is very posi- Marianne Cline, a member tation of Our Lord (also known was celebrated throughout the in the Jefferson City diocese tive,” she said. “We get the of St. Francis Xavier parish in as Candlemas) on Feb. 2. Church in the centuries lead- said St. Brendan parish is al- sweetest thank-you notes. Ev- Taos, had attended a day of “It was really informative ing up to the Second Vatican ways happy to welcome young eryone is so appreciative.” recollection given by Christ and helped me go deep into the Council. Catholics. the King canons at St. Brendan feastdays that happen during the “But I feel like when I go ev- “It is amazing how many for Lent and enjoyed it enough octave of Christmas, how they’re ery once in a while, it enriches young people are interested to return. all connected and why they’re my experience of the Masses I in our Catholic traditions, in- “The spiritual reflections important — especially St. Ste- normally attend in English,” cluding Latin and older forms Find us online were really good,” she said. “I phen, St. John and the Holy In- she said. of worship,” he said. “I am learned some things and got a nocents,” said Ms. Cline. She believes both forms of happy that St. Brendan can new angle on things I already She noted that in secular the Mass — which are equally partner with the Institute of knew.” terms, people think of Christ- licit in the eyes of the Church Christ the King to provide One of the talks at the Ad- mas being over after Dec. 25. — are more similar than they these opportunities.” cathmo.com vent retreat was about the “But as Catholics, we keep seem. 8 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020

QUESTION CORNER Poverty and priests / Papal Audience Penitential rite at Mass January 8, 2020 By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis on the Acts of the Q. We had a discussion the other day Apostles, we see the Gospel preached not only on about some of the difficulties facing land but also at sea, as Paul, now a prisoner, is taken priests, and this question came up: Do by ship to Rome. From Crete, Paul warns the crew all priests take a vow of poverty? (Suf- of the risk of further travel, yet they carry on into a folk, Virginia) near fatal storm. Paul encourages all on board not to be afraid, and recounts how an angel has told A. Priests who are members of religious him that they will arrive in Rome. In this way, Jesus’ orders — , Dominicans, Jesu- promise that His disciples would become His wit- its, etc. — take a vow of poverty and own nesses “to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8) would be nothing; the houses they live in, the cars fulfilled. Landing on Malta, the travellers experience “unusual kindness” from the people of they drive, even the clothing they wear belong not to them- that place, but hazards too, as Paul is bitten by a viper. He himself is unharmed, and during selves but to the religious order. his stay on the island he heals many of the sick. Paul’s sea voyage, full of peril and salvation, Diocesan (sometimes called “secular”) priests do not take can serve as a symbol of God’s providential care for us through our passage from death to this vow. Diocesan priests are ordained for a specific geographic life in the waters of baptism. May the Lord sustain us in our own trials and open our hearts region and usually work in parishes. Diocesan priests are given to those who today experience shipwreck and arrive on our shores. May they find in us that a salary (usually including room and board) and are expected fraternal love born of our saving encounter with Jesus Christ. to pay their own expenses — car, clothing, charitable gifts, etc. I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s audience, especially The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops notes on its web- the groups from Australia and the United States of America. May each of you, and your fami- site that “it is also expected that diocesan priests will lead a life lies, cherish the joy of this Christmas season and draw near in prayer to the Savior Who has of simplicity consonant with the people they serve.” come to dwell among us. May God bless you! Perhaps some numbers serve best to illustrate: I am a dioc- esan priest, now retired after 50 years of active ministry. My retirement income from the diocese is currently $1,900 per RESETTLEMENT month, and my monthly Social Security amounts to about From page 6 $1,200. From this, I am expected to pay rental for an apartment, and help revitalize local econo- rently more than 70 million welcomed immigrant and ref- food expenses, taxes, automobile expenses and travel, as well mies and communities. refugees worldwide. ugee populations, and through as any donations to charity. (Often retired priests, if they are Furthermore, “as Catholics, Pope Francis has challenged the social services and good healthy, supplement their income by helping out with services we are called to welcome the people to move from a culture works of the Church, we have at local parishes, for which athey receive a modest stipend.) stranger, and we work through of “indifference” to a culture accompanied our brothers and The Church’sCode of Canon Law states clearly that “clerics our charitable agencies to help of solidarity, which will help sisters in integrating to daily are to foster simplicity of life and are to refrain from all things refugees find a new place to call them to embrace the poor and American life,” Bishop Dor- that have a semblance of vanity” (282.1). home,” the MCC stated. “We marginalized, along with those sonville stated. I mentioned some years ago in this column that one of my thank Governor Parson for struggling to find a better life. cccnmo.org/programs/ heroes was Bishop Kenneth E. Untener of Saginaw, Michigan, agreeing to continue the proud “As a founding principle of refugee-and-immigration- who passed away in 2004. He kept all of his possessions in his tradition of refugee resettle- our country, we have always services/ small car and moved continually around his diocese, staying ment in Missouri.” for a month at a time in each one of his diocese’s parishes. To me, Bishop Untener was a great example of someone who National Migration Week Canton “Goodie baskets” modeled his life on Jesus Christ, Who “had nowhere to rest These developments hap- His head.” pened to take place right be- fore Catholics in the United Q. Every Mass I attend begins with a penitential rite, States observe National Migra- which I take to be the forgiveness of sins for those who are tion Week, Jan. 15-11. there worshipping. And then, just before Holy Commu- The theme for this year’s nion, we say, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter observance is “Promoting a under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be Church and a World for All,” healed.” Why, then, does the Church require Catholics to and reflects the Church as a go to confession? (Russellville, Arkansas) welcoming place for all God’s children. A. It is true, as you indicate, that several times throughout “National Migration Week the Mass we indicate our unworthiness to participate in such is an opportunity for the a sacred act. However, none of these expressions of sinfulness Church to unite prayerfully and sorrow is equivalent to sacramental absolution, and they and live out the Holy Father’s do not dispense us from the obligation of confessing grave sins vision to welcome immigrants before receiving Holy Communion. and refugees into our com- The Church’s Code of Canon Law states clearly that “a mem- munities and to provide op- ber of the Christian faithful is obliged to confess in kind and portunities that will help them number all grave sins committed after baptism and not yet and all people of good will to Sister Jane Weisgram SSND (center), parish life coordinator remitted directly through the keys of the Church nor acknowl- thrive,” stated Bishop Mario E. for St. Joseph parish in Canton and Queen of Peace parish edged in individual confession” (988.1). Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop in Ewing, and members and friends of the parish’s St. Ann’s Grave, or “mortal,” sins are those involving serious matter, of Washington and chairman Sodality assemble Christmas Goodie Baskets on Dec. 14 committed with knowledge of their gravity and the deliberate of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ for parishioners who are homebound or are residents of Committee on Migration. local nursing homes. They made and delivered 13 baskets See DOYLE, page 18 He noted that there are cur- this year. — Photo by Jim Ellison The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 VIEWPOINT 9 A child’s hope for 2020 By Hosffman Ospino than 100 years to make the world bet- sibility to make the world a good place them, etc. Catholic News Service ter,” he said. for us and for others. I stop. What I hear at the dinner Sitting at the Perfect! He captured the essence Knowing ourselves part of a larger table does not match what I read in dinner table with of Christian hope in simple, yet pro- whole is the antidote to greedy indi- the news. my children, 6 found words. vidualism that ignores the cries of oth- Are these alternative universes? and 8, we talk After listening, my daughter re- ers and the cries of the created order Perhaps this is what Christian hope about school, sponded, “Me too! I want to live more being pillaged for immediate gain is all about. An alternative. God’s al- games, friends and than 100 years to make the world bet- while risking the future of the next ternative. Not only a possibility, but books. Recently, ter.” generations. also a calling. the conversation In the simple words of a child, I After the conversation with my We need to allow ourselves as Cath- focused on the hear loud echoes of three core Chris- children, I browse the news. olics and as citizens of this nation the new year. tian convictions that are worth re- The United States of America be- chance to dream with hope. My daughter asked, “What does it membering as we start a new year. gins the year 2020 in pain: a sadly di- Yes, dream ... again ... and again. We mean to start a new year?” One, there is always room for a vided society that seems to have lost cannot stop dreaming. We must dream My son quickly replied that a new bright tomorrow. This is what God re- its sense of the common good; an im- informed by the truth and beauty of year is an opportunity to hope and vealed in Jesus Christ. peached president; institutions losing the Gospel. dream, a chance to be better. Death does not have the last word; credibility; callous leaders legislating, We may need to follow our chil- I bet he heard that from one of his evil will be unmasked; despair is the almost with impunity and under the dren’s lead. teachers at the Catholic school they at- lot of those unable to acknowledge guise of democracy, against the good Because hope is contagious, I want tend. that truth and justice in the end will of groups and communities they are to dream with my children and say, “What’s hope?” my daughter asked. shine. supposed to serve; children in prisons “Me too! I want to live more than 100 As a theologian, I felt that this was Two, sin is not the status quo of hu- that make a few rich; the poor los- years to make the world better.” my opportunity to teach my children man existence. ing the few social benefits that make Happy 2020. a lesson, perhaps drawing from what I We were not created to live in a their lives bearable; new revelations of teach my graduate students and some world of lies, or crass materialism, or sexual abuse of children by clergy and Ospino is professor of theology and re- of the great minds who have written subsumed in ideologies that make us the mismanagement associated with ligious education at Boston College. about the topic. less human. My son beat me again. “Well ... When confronting the suffering of hope is when you know that the world our neighbor, especially those most REFLECTION can be better for you and others. vulnerable, we must not remain un- Even when things are bad, it doesn’t moved. have to be that way. I want to live more Three, we all have a shared respon- The long way home By Mark Saucier Cherishing Christ’s words In our church, the Magi begin their journey at the far left side of the sanc- tuary. Over the 12 days of Christmas, they make their way across the apse, By Father Eugene Hemrick St. John Newman defines an idea as an arriving at the Nativity scene just in time for the feast of the Epiphany. Catholic News Service illumination, giving us the picture of I like the custom, but I would amend it. When all the other Christmas As we enter awesome light flooding our mind that scenery disappears, I would let the Magi linger a little longer. Slowly retracing 2020, the music of allows us to see more clearly. their steps, they may remind us of something important about the Christmas Antonio Vivaldi’s What in Christ’s words may have story. “Four Seasons” re- caused us to say, “Now I understand In cultures where the Magi play an important role, especially where they, minds us of the better, I see new patterns and connec- and not St. Nick, are responsible for children’s gifts, they have some backstory. repetition of life’s tions in my life like never before thanks An Armenian text gave them the names of Gaspar (or Caspar), Balthazar and seasons. to them,”? Melchior. In addition to When St. John Paul II began his They were all kings, though of ages representing three generations. Mel- our world of sea- pontificate, he often quoted Christ’s chior, the oldest, was King of Arabia. Balthazar was African and the King of sons, the Church’s words, “Be not afraid.” Ethiopia or Saba. Gaspar, the youngest, was King of Tarsus in Turkey. liturgical year continues to recycle No doubt these simple words have Legend also provides these kings with a history after their visit. Deeply af- Christ’s blessed words that He left us. carried many of us through difficult fected by their encounter, they went home, renounced their royal roles and Repetition contains a sameness that situations. deep-pocketed robes, and took to the road as humble beggars and preachers. can sometimes lead us to being matter Where does the strength of these The extended story of the Three Kings follows the pattern of the hero’s of fact. words come from? journey. Joseph Campbell, a scholar of comparative mythology, wrote about This can also hold true of Christ’s Could it be that we have faced such the archetypal hero’s journey that varies only slightly from culture to culture. words. situations alone, but we found a trusted We find it in the stories of Gilgamesh, Buddha, and many of the prophets. After hearing them year in and year friend at our side who wishes the best The hero’s journey begins with a summons that comes from a voice or a out, it’s easy to feel, “I’ve heard them for us? sign. Then there is the trek, filled with trials and tribulations to test and tem- before, so what?” I, like so many, have experienced per the hero. When he or she finally reaches the destination of their quest, they To ask what exactly has changed our relief and comfort in confession when receive a gift that leads to personal transformation. life because of Christ’s words is one good hearing the words, “Your sins are for- The fourth stage is the most significant. This is the return. The hero must means for responding to the “so what” given.” leave the mountaintop, the enchanted forest, or the cribside of the Christ feeling that comes with repetition. Those words are like breathing fresh child, and go back to use the gift to serve others. What particularly has made a dra- air after being suffocated by a sense of It is only in the return, and the service, that the gift is fully realized and the matic impact in our life because of guilt and shame. hero completely renewed. them? When a speaker delivers an inspiring Our own Christmas may pale in comparison to the Magi’s, but we too were Was there additional strength or talk often it can be heard, “I hung onto called to the quest with the first candle of Advent. Now it’s over and the time comfort because of them? his or her every word.” of return. What words of Christ do we cling As we look back on 2019, what So what about that gift? to repeatedly in coping with life’s chal- words of Christ most stay with us? We might take the time to reflect on, not what I got for Christmas, but lenges? Why are they so precious that we what, if anything, I got from Christmas. In his book, The Idea of a University, dare not say, “So what?” 10 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 Departing Dominican priest grateful for his time in Columbia By Jay Nies common life while attending want to go out to Fr. Culotta be- Dominican Father Joachim to the demands of their min- the community and lieves that second Culotta’s personal motto is istries.” help as much as only to the Eucha- “Trust in the Lord.” Fr. Culotta said he’s sad they can. rist, good preaching It’s a message he’s been to leave central Missouri but “That’s what our is the most impor- preaching consistently for knows it’s time for him to cut Christian life is all tant thing priests over 60 years. back on his active ministry. about,” he asserted. can give to Catho- “I want people to be able to “I’m 82,” he stated. “I actu- “And I see that very lics. trust in God’s mercy,” said Fr. ally came back here to retire, strongly here at the “They come to Culotta, who has spent six of but there was so much to do Newman Center — church to worship the past 14 years in Columbia. that I love doing, so I never re- In fact, I see that at- God and grow in “God’s mercy is inexhaust- ally stopped.” titude in the people their spiritual lives,” ible,” he said. “A lot of people He was one of the first two of all three parishes he noted, “and I can’t fathom that. They think, Dominican priests to arrive in in Columbia.” think our preach- ‘My sins are so grave that God Columbia in 2006, serving as ing helps them have will never forgive me.’ associate pastor of St. Thomas Tapped out a better relationship “They’re wrong,” he in- More Newman Center par- Fr. Culotta was with God.” sisted. “I’m convinced that if ish and as superior of the born and raised in Judas Iscariot had repented newly formed St. Raymond Beaumont, Texas, Brother priests like St. Peter, God would have of Penafort Dominican com- a predominantly Fr. Culotta be- forgiven him immediately.” munity. Catholic city not far lieves having a Do- Fr. Culotta hopes people He was reassigned to Albu- from Louisiana. minican presence will remember that message querque, New Mexico, a few He loved tap- has been good for long after he takes up his next years later — followed by St. dancing and wanted the diocese. assignment at St. Pius Do- Louis, then Lafayette, to become a dancer. “I think we build minican Priory in Chicago on — but returned to Columbia But he inexplicably on the good min- Jan. 13. in 2016. lost interest during Dominican Father Joachim Culotta istry that the dioc- He is one of the three re- “I wanted to come back his senior year in esan priests are do- maining priests of the Do- here,” he said. “I really like what had been his life’s pas- his return. ing,” he said. minican Community of St. Columbia and the Newman sion. “Dominicans are known He has great respect for all Raymond of Penafort in Co- Center, and the priests of this He rediscovered his enthu- as the Order of Preachers,” of his fellow priests who serve lumbia who will receive new diocese are really great. siasm for dancing only after he noted in a 2006 interview, here. assignments outside the Jeffer- “I like Bishop (Emeritus discerning his calling to reli- “but preaching takes on so “They’re good priests,” he son City diocese this year. John R.) Gaydos, who was gious life and Priesthood. many forms: homilies, teach- said. “I’ve really enjoyed them. The others — Dominican in office when I came back, “I love to dance but my ing, counseling, even work in They’re a big part of why I Father Richard Litzau, pastor and Bishop McKnight, too. I body won’t let me anymore,” the Tribunal.” chose to come back and be in of St. Thomas More Newman think he’s a very good bishop,” he said. “I still know all the this diocese again. Many of Center parish, and Father Mi- he stated. steps. Whenever I watch TV Love and truth them are very spiritual, and I chail Ford, associate pastor — Fr. Culotta said he’ll miss and see dancing, my feet are Headquartered in Chicago, wanted to be a part of that.” will be reassigned July 1. the people who have been at moving. But I’m sitting down, the Province of St. Albert the Likewise, he’s derived great Bishop W. Shawn McK- the epicenter of his Priesthood of course.” Great is one of four Domini- satisfaction from living in night will appoint diocesan throughout his time in Co- He holds a master’s degree can provinces in the United community with the other priests to serve in their place lumbia. in Counseling Psychology, States. Dominicans who have served when the time comes. “This has been one of the and a doctorate in Canon Law They are part of a world- in Columbia. The leadership of the Do- best ministries I’ve ever had in from the Pontifical Univer- wide order established by St. “The brothers I’ve been minican Province of St. Albert my 60-plus years of ministry,” sity of St. Thomas Aquinas in Dominic in 1216 to promote here with — we call each the Great announced in No- he said. Rome. preaching the truth in order to other ‘brother’ in the Domini- vember that the priests would “The people at the New- That qualified him to serve combat destructive heresy. can order — they’ve just been be moved to larger com- man Center are friendly, and as a judge on the diocesan Unlike diocesan priests, great about helping, about en- munities, in order for them they’re interested in ministry Matrimonial Tribunal during whose first commitment is to couraging us all to be the best to “engage in a more robust themselves,” he said. “They his first time in the diocese God through their parishio- kind of people we can be,” he and to offer assistance upon ners and their bishop, the Do- stated. minican priests’ first commit- “That’s why I chose to be a ment is to God through their part of a religious community Renovating a Building? Find us order. in the first place,” he said. Living in communities Fr. 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The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 11 SSM Health, MU Health Care agree to end exclusive negotiations SSM Health to expand cially SSM Health, must hold He pointed out in a Dec. 20 rating with health care pro­ whose members founded St. its search for a partner themselves accountable to the statement that caring for people fessionals and civic officials to Mary’s in Jefferson City in in Jefferson City and Mexico community. who are sick — including their ensure that Catholics and oth­ 1905. “If the has spiritual care — is “a core ele­ ers working in health care may “This time of transition By Jay Nies learned anything in the past ment of our Catholic mission.” continue to provide healing offers us the opportunity to Bishop Shawn W. Mc­ 30 years, it is the necessity of “As the Church, we will and care in these communities thank God for all the good Knight said recent develop­ transparency and accountabil­ continue to provide ministry according to the values of their that has been accomplished by ments in the possible sale of ity,” he stated. here in our diocese to the sick, shared Christian faith. the founding sisters and their the SSM St. Mary Hospitals in elderly and the poor,” with or He pointed to the impres­ collaborators over the years, Jefferson City and Mexico offer No set timeline without the benefit of Catholic sive legacy of the religious and to ask for His guidance in “an opportunity for the com­ MU Health Care CEO Jon­ hospitals, he stated. congregation now known as continuing this work into the munity to become re-engaged athan Curtright is convinced He said he is also collabo­ the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, future,” the bishop said. in the important decision of that valuable relationships with how health care should be pro­ SSM Health have been built vided in Central Missouri.” around shared objectives during St. Louis-based SSM Health the past months of negotiation. USCCB president urges world leaders and Columbia-based MU “We continue to value the Health Care announced Dec. voices of community support to pursue dialogue, seek peace 20 that after more than a year of for our shared goal to create diligent, exclusive negotiations, an outstanding and sustainable Catholic News Service close to us. May the Lord bless Missiles launched from Iran they have mutually agreed to al­ health care model that provides Washington, D.C. you all and always protect you at two military bases located low their Letter of Intent (LOI) quality care and support to pa­ Hours after Iran launched from the evil one,” he said. in Iraq. Assessment of casual­ to transfer ownership of SSM tients, employees, physicians more than a dozen ballistic President Donald Trump ties & damages taking place Health’s ministries in Jefferson and communities across Mis­ missiles at two Iraqi bases, who was scheduled to address now. So far, so good! We have City and Mexico, to expire, ef­ souri,” said Mr. Curtright. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, the nation Jan. 8 about the cur­ the most powerful and well fective Jan. 7. “While we are disappointed president of the U.S. Confer­ rent crisis, tweeted Jan. 7 after equipped military anywhere in Discussions with MU that our exclusive negotiations ence of Catholic Bishops, is­ the missile attacks: “All is well! the world, by far!” Health Care will continue with SSM Health are ending, sued a statement calling for ur­ as SSM Health broadens the we value the relationships we gent prayers “that our world’s scope of its search for a part­ have built and look forward to leaders will pursue dialogue Pope prays for dialogue ner that will help maintain the continued discussions,” he said. and seek peace.” availability of high-quality care A statement from SSM “In the face of the escalating in these communities. Health pointed out that as a tensions with Iran,” he said, amid U.S.-Iran tensions The Catholic, not-for-prof­ mission- and values-driven people should join him in “ask­ By Junno Arocho Esteves it’s presence in mid-Missouri ministry, it is “committed to ing our Blessed Mother Mary, Catholic News Service includes SSM Health St. Mary’s ensuring exceptional, acces­ the Queen of Peace, to inter­ Vatican City Hospital–Jefferson City and sible and affordable care to all cede, that Jesus Christ might Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospi­ those they serve.” strengthen the peacemakers, the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a tal–Audrain, as well as outpa­ No timeline has been es­ comfort the suffering, and pro­ top Iranian general. tient and medical group loca­ tablished for identifying a po­ tect the innocent and all those Several days after Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Iran’s su­ tions throughout the region. tential partner or reaching an in harm’s way, especially the preme leader, warned of “harsh retaliation” for the Jan. 3 U.S. “Although we expect to agreement. men and women in our mili­ drone attack that killed Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the Pope be having conversations with Ms. Kaiser said SSM Health tary and diplomatic service.” said that “a terrible air of tension is felt in many parts of the world.” other organizations who we remains focused on finding Iran’s missile launch — Jan. “War only brings death and destruction. I call on all parties to believe can benefit these com­ the right long-term solution 8 in Iraq, late Jan. 7 in the U.S. keep alive the flame of dialogue and self-control and avoid the shad­ munities, we continue to view while ensuring that there is no — was said to be in retaliation ow of enmity,” the Pope said after praying the Angelus prayer with MU Health Care as a valuable disruption in the care patients for Washington’s targeted kill­ pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 5. potential partner,” said Laura need and expect from the orga­ ing of Iran’s top militia com­ He then led the pilgrims in a moment of silent prayer so “that S. Kaiser, FACHE, president nization. mander, Maj. Gen. Qassem the Lord may give us the grace” of peace. and CEO of SSM Health. “We have deep roots in the Soleimani, in Baghdad Jan. 3. The drone strike, which killed Soleimani and six other people, “We remain committed region and a sacred calling to The missiles hit the al-Asad including an Iraqi militia commander, caused a sharp escalation to exploring opportunities to ensure that the people of mid- airbase, which houses U.S. in already tense relations after President Donald Trump pulled work together to improve ac­ Missouri have access to high- troops, and American and co­ out of a nuclear deal with Iran last year. cess to high-quality affordable quality, compassionate care alition forces in the northern In an interview with CNN, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo health care services for the peo­ for generations to come,” Ms. Iraqi town of Irbil, in areas not defended President Trump’s decision and said that Soleimani “was ple we serve,” she said. Kaiser said. heavily populated. actively plotting in the region to take actions, the big action as he de­ Bishop McKnight said he “We move forward thought­ During his general audi­ scribed it, that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American wants the communities af­ fully and deliberately, with the ence Jan. 8, Pope Francis also lives at risk. We know it was imminent.” fected by this decision to know future of our employees, phy­ addressed the current situa­ Shortly after the Iranian general’s death, the United States de­ the diocese “stands with them sicians and the community in tion in Iraq, offering “a warm ployed an additional 3,000 troops to the Middle East to stave off in writing the next chapter of mind.” welcome to the Arab-speaking any retaliatory attacks against forces in the region. Catholic health care for our pilgrims, especially those from However, the attack was seen by world leaders as an unneces­ communities.” Need for transparency Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and the sary provocation that could further destabilize the Middle East. “We are better when we Bishop McKnight, who is Middle East.” Speaking to Vatican News Jan. 3, Archbishop Leo Boccardi, ap­ work together,” he stated. not a party to the negotiations, “In the saddest moments ostolic nuncio to Iran, said the assassination “creates apprehension He insisted that people from has been in regular contact of our lives, in the most dis­ and shows us how difficult it is to build and believe in peace.” the affected communities need with SSM Health and MU tressing moments and of trial, “The appeal is to lower tension, to call everyone to negotiation to be involved in the ongoing Health officials since their for­ we must not be afraid and be and to believe in dialogue knowing that, has history has always discernment process, and that mal negotiations began in Au­ bold as Paul was, because God shown us, that war and weapons aren’t the solution to the prob­ all parties involved, most espe­ gust 2018. watches over us, He is always lems afflicting the world today,” Archbishop Boccardi said. 12 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 Puerto Rico reels under successive earthquakes Catholic News Service and one Catholic Church was Puerto Rico. a.m. local time Jan. 7, less than predawn hours of Jan. 6. 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Like Us On RIGHT: Pauline Markway, a member of St. Stanislaus parish in Wardsville, admires a traveling statue of the Blessed Mother under her title of Our Lady of Fatima on Nov. 15. The image was being taken to homes throughout the Jefferson facebook City area. Its top stop at Auburn Ridge in Wardsville followed an afternoon at the home of Mrs. Markway’s daughter and son-in-law, Wayne and Donna Bernskoetter. The statue is a replica of how visionaries at Fatima, Portugal, described the Diocese of Blessed Mother as she appeared to them with messages of prayer and repentance in 1917. The purpose for the travel- Jefferson City ing statue is to promote a deeper relationship with Christ through the Rosary and through greater to devotion to His beloved mother. — Photo by Donna Bernskoetter The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 15 Sedalia Sacred Heart High School students bring gift of Christmas to airmen of Whiteman AFB By Hope Lecchi the stockings. Sedalia Members hung For many, Christ- the stockings mastime is for family with care on the and being with ones dorm room doors they love. of each member But for many of the of the 509th Se- men and women who curity Forces. have made the sacri- “Student fice to serve their fel- Council’s mis- low man as members sion is to ‘Lead. of the armed forces, Serve. Inspire,’” being with family dur- STUCO Presi- ing this season is not dent Maia Smith possible. explained. Thanks to the ef- “This is a forts of members of meaningful proj- the Sacred Heart Stu- LEFT: Claire Smeltzer, left, Kelsey Hudson, Caten Lucchesi ect for us because dent Council and the and Cody Damlo, foreground, help decorate Christmas cook- many of these Sedalia Chamber of ies. RIGHT: Blaise Wilt decorates Christmas cookies for the airmen aren’t that Commerce’s Military stockings. Wilt and other members of the SHS Student Coun- much older than Affairs Committee,cil were preparing more than 200 Christmas stockings to be us. a sense of home was delivered to airmen of the 509th Security Forces at Whiteman “They are Air Force Base in Knob Noster. delivered to airmen making many — Photos by Hope Lecchi, courtesy of the Sedalia Democrat of the 509th Security sacrifices to serve Forces at Whiteman to have these goodies since our country, and this is one Air Force Base (WAFB) who Affairs Committee. She is have contributed items for they weren’t able to be home small way we can say thanks,” were not able to be with their also the mother of last year’s the stockings including pea- with their families,” event Ms. Smith added. families during the holidays. SHS STUCO president,” nuts, soda, and gift cards. co-chair Summer Caton ex- “Before we go home for The Friday before Christ- stated Sacred Heart STUCO The Sedalia Area Chamber plained. break we want to take care of mas, Sacred Heart Student Advisor Elyse Starke. “Mrs. of Commerce gave the mem- Ms. Caton said both plan- others who won’t be seeing Council (STUCO) members Schlotterbeck has been work- bers money, which they used ning and the event had been their family for Christmas prepared nearly 200 stock- ing behind the scenes doing to buy additional items to fill fun and a bonding experience ... and perhaps not for quite ings to be delivered to WAFB a great deal of work to pull the stockings. for those involved. She add- some time.” dorms later on Friday. this project together and we Sacred Heart art students ed, “hopefully we might get It was the second year stu- are honored to work with her made Christmas cards to go some leftover cookies... .” Ms. Lecchi is a reporter for dent council members have and the Sedalia community into each stocking. Perhaps The 16 members of the or- the Sedalia Democrat news- been involved with the proj- again to make this happen.” one of the sweetest treats was ganization who are in grades paper. A version of this article ect. According to Ms. Starke, the addition of homemade nine through 12 traveled to was published Dec. 23. This “STUCO was invited the Military Affairs Com- and decorated Christmas Whiteman Air Force Base version is presented here with to participate last year by mittee has been working dili- cookies prepared by the stu- Friday afternoon to deliver permission. Mykel Schlotterbeck, who gently to collect an array of dent council members. is a member of the Military stocking stuffers. Businesses “Our soldiers won’t be able ANGRISANO HISPANIC From page 4 From page 1 The $20-per-person cost mitted witness to the life and Hispanic communities, and other parishioners. one of the nine Hispanic deacons; and Father will include lunch. love of Jesus Christ. “This pastoral strategy will provide support, Patrick Dolan, who provides volunteer sacra- Mr. Angrisano is undoubt- His presentation has consistency and continuity to our pastoral ser- mental ministry for St. Mary parish in Milan edly one of the most effective been likened to that of a ma- vice to the Hispanic communities in our par- and the St. Mary mission in Unionville and has and versatile ministry leaders gician: full of spontaneity and ishes,” stated Deacon Enrique Castro, diocesan helped with Hispanic ministry in northeastern in the Church today. moving seamlessly from one director of Intercultural and Marriage Minis- Missouri. He composed and sings such phase to the next. tries. They concluded that a more consistent spiritual anthems as “Go Make “I’m a storyteller, and it’s This collaborative ministry effort is part of Spanish-language worship schedule would be A Difference” and “My Soul is very interactive,” he said. “One a diocesan ministry project for Hispanic Per- necessary to foster stable participation among Thirsty,” as well as the popular minute you might be laugh- manent Deacons called Evangelizando Juntas Hispanic Catholics in the parishes. “Mass of a Joyful Heart” ar- ing, then you might get a seri- (“Evangelizing Together”), aimed at support- Deacon Castro will coordinate this ministry rangement of the Mass. ous story; then you’re praying, ing the ministry of parishes to Hispanic com- on the bishop’s behalf. Young and old alike em- and before you know it, you’re munities. Bishop McKnight said it will take some brace the passionate message laughing again.” It is also in keeping with Bishop McKnight’s time to see the benefit of a consistent schedule of faith, hope and love woven For information, contact often-stated vision for deacons serving as inter- of services in Spanish in the parishes, “but it throughout his music and sto- Mr. DeLaporte at jdelaporte@ mediaries within the Church and society, like will be worth the effort and patience needed.” rytelling. diojeffcity.org or at (573) 635- the first deacons in the Book of Acts. “Serving the Hispanic community in our Always rooted in a spirit of 9127, ext. 233. The plan emerged from discussions among midst brings with it an opportunity to be co- humility and faithfulness, his Register online at: the bishop; Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, responsible and serve God’s people together,” easy, honest style of ministry is www.diojeffcity.org/youth- diocesan vicar general; Deacon Castro, who is he stated. born from who he is: a com- ministry-annual-retreat/ 16 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020

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At the Disney home- ANSWERS on page 19 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 17 INDIA From page 1 Bishop McKnight also vis- ernment has enacted rigid an- ing legacy of Je- symbol not only ited St. Joseph Church in Tap- ti-proselytizing laws in recent sus’s own perfect of dying and ris- kara to seal 67 people with the years, the Church continues to gratitude to the ing with Christ Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the grow and thrive by revealing Father — what but also of hu- Sacrament of Confirmation. the presence of Christ in word we know as the mility and total “I have traveled far to be and action. Eucharist,” said reliance on God. here with you,” he said, “and All the while, tribal customs Bishop Mc­ Each candi- I represent all the clergy and dating back to the time of Knight. date then knelt lay faithful of the Diocese of Christ, baptized through rev- He empha- before his own Jefferson City in pledging our elation and His Good News, sized the dying- bishop and prayers and support for you.” continue to be cherished and to-self that must promised to be celebrated. accompany obedient and re- From death to life priestly ministry. spectful to him Located in East-central In- Serve with gratitude “My dear and his succes- dia, the Jashpur diocese is a The Ordination Mass began brothers, in this sors. rural area made up mostly of with an elaborate procession very sanctuary, Bishop Mc­ indigenous Oraon people — from the courtyard outside you will join Knight silently commonly known as Tribals. Bishop Emmanuel Kerketta’s Saints Peter and placed his hands Chronic manifestations residence, into the cathedral, Paul and count- on each of the of poverty are overshadowed accompanied by prodigious less others in lay- candidates and by the people’s joy-filled fi- singing. ing down your summoned the delity to the Gospel that was Bishop McKnight noted lives in service to Holy Spirit to preached to their ancestors no that this was only his second Christ’s Church descend upon more than three or four gen- opportunity to ordain priests and His Gospel,” them and con- erations ago. since becoming a bishop in he said. secrate them as The Oraon people had been February 2018. 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Sedalia, St. Vincent de Paul St. Martin, St. Martins — Harold W. Anniversaries Fran & Ann Koetting, 68 years Deaths Raithel Ruben & Pat Twenter, 68 years Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes Robert & Virginia Hoskins, 65 years Margaret Benne, 92 — grandmother of Sedalia, St. Vincent de Paul — Betty Anthony & Carolyn Bartal, 55 years Earl & Sharon Perkins, 51 years Father Joshua J. Duncan, associate Vodicka pastor of Immaculate Conception Brinktown, Holy Guardian Angels Vienna, parish in Jefferson City & diocesan Taos, St. Francis Xavier — Ronald E. Tim & Dana Simmons, 23 years Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary associate vocations director — on Ahlers, Mary M. Selva Mick & Debbie Byrd, 40 years Dec. 10. She was a former Chancery Jonesburg, St. Patrick Ron & Judy Mitchell, 40 years employee, having worked as Tipton, St. Andrew — Delmar Fassler Bob & Pat Geisz, 55 years secretary in the School Office and Chad & Linda Stewart, 18 years Wien, St. Mary of the Angels in the Vocation Office. The Mass of Wardsville, St. Stanislaus — Norbert B. Kenny & Conie Clark, 10 years Christian Burial was celebrated on Bernskoetter, Michael A. Hoelscher, Kahoka, St. Michael Dec. 14 in Immaculate Conception Rosie E. Redel Adrian & Mary Meierotto, 48 years Church in Jefferson City, with Fr. Duncan presiding. Burial was in Kirksville, Mary Immaculate Baptisms Resurrection Cemetery. Larry & Madonna Sorell, 62 years Clayton & Janet Dillavou, 57 years Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Evalyn Peader (Peter) Gormley — brother of Richard & Leticia Collop, 51 years Charlee Day, daughter of Adam Father Kevin Gormley, a retired priest & Patti Day; Anna Grace Lang, of the Jefferson City diocese — on Honors Lake Ozark, Our Lady of the Lake daughter of Jack & Monica Lang Dec. 17 in Ireland. The Funeral Mass Jim & Pat Starcevich, 60 years was celebrated Dec. 21 in Ireland, Monsignor David Cox, pastor of Deacon Paul & Marilee Poulter, 52 years Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — with Fr. Gormley presiding. Mary Immaculate parish in Kirksville Tom & Caroline Loraine, 48 years Juliette Nelson, Samuel Nelson and the St. Rose of Lima mission in Felix J. Juergensmeyer, 90 — brother Novinger, as the honoree for the Marceline, St. Bonaventure Jefferson City, St. Peter — Landon and of Sister Edith Jurgensmeyer, SSND, June 29, 2019, Knights of Columbus Fred & Joyce Clapman, 41 years Callie Connally, Gabriel Redel a Jefferson City native who served Fourth Degree Exemplification for Mark & Barb Schmitt, 37 years in the diocese for many years — on northeastern Missouri. He is a Fourth Reid & Melinda Fessler, 29 years Kirksville, Mary Immaculate — Liam Jan. 1. Mass of Christian Burial was Degree Knight and a former state Charles Fortenberry, son of Tyler & celebrated on Jan. 7 at St. Boniface chaplain for the Knights’ Fourth Martinsburg, St. Joseph Katherine Fortenberry Church in Koeltztown. Burial was in Degree. Dale & Donna Isgrig, 48 years the parish cemetery. Mike & Vickie Duenke, 26 years Linn, St. George — Maren Grace Mark Middendorf, a member of Needels, daughter of Justin & Stacy Bonnots Mill, St. Louis of France — St. Patrick parish and Knights of Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the Snows Needels Roger P. Vogel Columbus St. Patrick Council 2627 Glenn & Betty Pound, 30 years in Rolla, as Knight of the Month for Mary’s Home, Our Lady of the Snows Boonville, Ss. Peter & Paul — Sawyer September 2019 by the Knights of Milan, St. Mary — Eve Renae Lepper, daughter of Quinlan Columbus Missouri State Council. Bill & Barbara Phillips, 53 years Brad & Tara Lepper Brinktown, Holy Guardian Angels — Whitney Pleus, a teacher at Montgomery City, Rich Fountain, Sacred Heart — Hallie Jo Martin B. Bauer Immaculate Conception School Immaculate Conception and Jocelyn Ann Hedges, daughter in Jefferson City, with a teacher’s Tom ad Pat Westhoff, 41 years of Joshua & Chelsey Hedges; Bo California, Annunciation — Mary award from Veterans of Foreign Jeff & Julie Porter, 35 years Lewis Wolfe, son of Dalton & Brooke “Teresa” Kirchoff Wars Post 1003 in St. Martins Dion & Cindy Thurman, 28 years Wolfe John & Tudie Simpson, 27 years Camdenton, St. Anthony — Laverne Matt & Karen Milner, 26 years Tipton, St. Andrew — Joslyn Noel Loew Kempker, daughter of Steven & Palmyra, St. Joseph Kaitlin Kempker Columbia, Our Lady of Lourdes — D.L. Elections Grant & Joyce Hess, 68 years Gladbach WT & Cynthia Johnson, 44 years Wien, St. Mary of the Angels — Nola Hermitage, St. Bernadette — Ron Jeff & Nancy Keim, 27 years Jo Ewigman, daughter of Andrew & Columbia, Sacred Heart — Dr. Louis A. Carter, Mike Kern, Nancy Rotert, Lyndsey Ewigman; Nova Kaye Stallo, Corwin Jr. parish council members Rolla, St. Patrick daughter of Ryan & Melissa Stallo Arlo & Barbara Robb, 65 years Eldon, Sacred Heart — Karen L. Holts Summit, St. Andrew — Lynn Spencer Overton, parish council member Russellville, St. Michael John & June Riegel, 58 years Ewing, Queen of Peace — Beverly Tipton, St. Andrew — Melissa Broyles, Galen & Debbie Meller, 45 years Marriages Sparks Cheryl Knipp, Heather Martin, parish Rodney & Lucy Schulte, 36 years council members Indian Creek, St. Stephen — Talley Freeburg, Holy Family — Jerome F. Kendrick & Sam Smith Falter, Stella Dresel

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Students of St. George School in Hermann take part in “Las Posadas” on Dec. 20, a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem when Jesus was to be born. Having taken an imaginary jour- ney around the world throughout Advent to learn about different customs and traditions, they dressed in traditional clothes from some of those countries and paraded around the school for Las Posadas, ending with a celebration. — Photo from St. George Catholic School’s Facebook page O Holy night! Students of Holy Family School in Freeburg dramatize an indoor and outdoor “Journey to Bethle- hem” on an evening late in Ad- vent. — Photos from Holy Family School’s Kindergartners at St. Joseph School in Salisbury visit the Nativity scene Facebook page in St. Joseph Church on Jan. 7. “Their love for baby Jesus is unmatched!” their teachers stated. “If you see a kindergartner, ask them to tell you the story of Baby Jesus and all the visitors that come to welcome Him. You’ll be glad you did!” — Photo from St. Joseph School’s Facebook page Green and Grinchy

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Jesus. honey. “I am baptizing you with When Jesus came up from “Repent, for the kingdom water, for repentance, but the the water, the heavens opened, of heaven is at hand!” he cried One Who is coming after me and the Spirit of God descend- to all who would listen. is mightier than I,” he said. “I ed like a dove and came upon John’s preaching fulfilled a am not worthy to carry His Him. prophesy about the coming of sandals. He will baptize you Then a voice from heaven the Messiah that can be found with the Holy Spirit and fire. could be heard. in the Old Testament book of His winnowing fan is in His “This is My beloved Son, Isaiah: “A voice of one crying hand. He will clear His thresh- with Whom I am well pleased,” out in the desert, ‘Prepare the ing floor and gather His wheat the voice said. way of the Lord, make straight into His barn, but the chaff He His paths.’” the Jordan River. warned you to flee from the will burn with unquenchable Read more about it... People from Jerusalem and Sometimes, the Pharisees coming wrath?” John asked. fire.” Matthew 3 all over Judea traveled to the and Sadducees would come “Produce good fruit as evi- One day, Jesus went into the 1. Who was baptizing peo- desert to visit John. The people to the baptism. This angered dence of your repentance. ... desert to visit John and to be ple in the Jordan River? would confess their sins, and John. Even now the ax lies at the root baptized by him. 2. What did Jesus want John would baptize them in “You brood of vipers! Who of the trees. Therefore every John was surprised. John to do? “I need to be baptized by Bible Accent You, and yet You are coming to Why did Jesus, Who is sin- “He allows Himself to be Through baptism, the less, want to be baptized? numbered among sinners; He Catechism says in No. 537, In Matthew 3:13-15, we is already ‘the Lamb of God, Christians are “sacramentally Saint read that John the Baptist hesi- Who takes away the sin of the assimilated to Jesus” and “go tated to baptize Jesus. world,’” the Catechism notes. down into the water with Jesus Spotlight “I need to be baptized by “Already He is anticipating the in order to rise with Him, be St. Marianne Cope was You, and yet You are coming to ‘baptism’ of His bloody death. reborn of water and the Spirit born in Germany in 1838. me?” John said in surprise. Already He is coming to ‘fulfill so as to become the Father’s be- When she was 2, she and her The Catechism of the Catho- all righteousness,’ that is, He is loved son in the Son and ‘walk family moved to the U.S. She lic Church says in No. 536 that submitting Himself entirely to in newness of life.’” entered the Sisters of St. Fran- Jesus’ baptism shows that He His Father’s will: Out of love cis in Syracuse, New York, has accepted and inaugurated He consents to this baptism of and for 20 years, she was a His mission as God’s suffering death for the remission of our teacher and hospital adminis- Servant. sins.” Essay trator. In 1883, she and six sisters moved to Hawaii to min- Why is it ister to those with leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease. important for In 1888, the sisters opened a home on the island of Molo- kai for women and girls with leprosy. They continued St. Puzzle Christians to be Match Damien de Veuster’s work after his death. 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In The Shadow Dark Waters (PG-13) If you happen to be Mary of Your Smile and The Lost Jumanji: the Next Level (PG-13) Higgins Clark, you would Years, Catholicism was a A-III Just Mercy (PG-13) point to nothing more than central element of the story Knives Out (PG-13) persistence, taking advantage versus the background of the Adults Richard Jewell (R) of opportunities and plain central character.” The Two Popes (PG-13) hard work. But does this make Hig- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) Author of 40 suspense gins Clark a “Catholic writ- novels, four short-story er” or a writer who happens Bombshell (R) collections, two children’s to be Catholic? The Irishman (R) books, a historical novel and “I’m a writer who hap- L an enduring memoir, Hig- pens to be Catholic,” she gins Clark released her latest Mary Higgins Clark, author of 40 said. “It’s no surprise that Limited Adult Audience work, Kiss the Girls and Make suspense novels, four short story the Catholic faith, which has Them Cry in November. collections, two children’s books, played a large role in my life, The prolific, 90-plus- a historical novel and a memoir, will be a key influence on my Queen & Slim (R) year-old New Yorker shows is pictured in an undated photo. characters.” Uncut Gems (R) no signs of slowing down in — CNS photo/courtesy In a 2006 critical review O her lifelong ambition to tell Mary Higgins Clark of Higgins Clark’s work, good stories. one author noted her ten- Morally Higgins Clark now is work- novel, but it’s in the very early dency to write primarily about Offensive ing on a new title with co-au- stages,” Higgins Clark recently “very nice people” confronted thor Alafair Burke, daughter of told Catholic News Service with the forces of evil, and yet Ratings are supplied by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Film noted Catholic novelist James (CNS). work their way to deliverance and Broadcasting Office. Visit www.usccb.org for current reviews. Lee Burke. The Higgins Clark- A key element in most of through their own courage and Burke writing team already has Higgins Clark’s work is the persistence. figures and persevered against of her characters admit to the five jointly written suspense presence of a strong, coura- Higgins Clark says her char- difficult odds. It was natural to possibility of miracles. novels to their credit, while geous — and Catholic — her- acters combine courage and model my characters after the “As a physician, Monica be- with her daughter Carol, Hig- oine who, while often accom- often faith to find a way out of people I knew.” lieves in the power of medicine gins Clark has produced an- plished and living the good their predicaments. As to her Being in the know about the and treatment to heal,” Hig- other five lively mysteries. life, triumphs over violence, use of Catholic protagonists Catholic faith and its myster- gins Clark told CNS. “It’s nat- “I’m just getting to work intrigue and adversity to make and heroines, she points to a ies, Higgins Clark does not shy ural for her to think that there with Alafair on Just Take My things right in the end. piece of advice she received as away from using elements such has to be some rational expla- Heart, our next collaboration. The appearance of priests, a young writer in a workshop. as prayer and the miraculous nation for why a terminally ill I have an idea for my next solo churches and Catholic schools “My professor said, ‘Write in her fiction. The Shadow of young boy is now healthy. In what you know.’ I’d grown up Your Smile, for example, intro- her mind, she had to progress observing examples of Catho- duces a miracle cure as a plot to the recognition that there is SERVING THE MID-MISSOURI AREA SINCE 1928 lic women who were strong element in the author’s story of another source of healing out- Quality Fuels Expert Service intrigue and murder involving side traditional medicine: faith & Lubricants & Delivery ancient Church manuscripts. that can produce miracles.” Here, a supporting character, Another strong influence on On air Dr. Monica Callaghan, mar- Higgins Clark’s work is what Mustard Seed vels at the faith of an anguished singer Billy Joel would term a Sunday Scripture readings mother as her young son Mi- New York state of mind. Hig- Jefferson City Oil Co. Midland Oil Co. & Transport and reflections chael apparently overcomes gins Clark was reared on the 1601 Christy Dr. 1601-B Christy Dr. Sundays, 10:06 am, KWIX- 573-634-2025 573-634-2008 terminal cancer. streets and in the Catholic www.jcoil.com AM 1230, Moberly “I cannot understand why schools of the Bronx. She at- Sundays, 8 am, KRLL-AM I was so resistant to the idea tended St. Francis Xavier School 1420, California that the power of prayer was and the Villa Maria Academy, the cause of Michael’s return to at the time administered by the EWTN and other health,” the character Monica Congregation of Notre Dame. BUTZER Catholic programming proclaims. “I was a witness to Listing the author’s many Covenant Radio Network “Dependable service since 1926” the absolute act of faith of his awards and honorary degrees broadcasts mother when I told her he was would take a column in it- HEATING  PLUMBING  AIR CONDITIONING KHJR 88.1 FM, Jefferson City terminally ill. It was arrogant self. However Higgins Clark’s KBKC 90.1 FM, Moberly of me to be so dismissive of her Church-affiliated awards -in 573-636-4115 KEFL 91.5 FM, Kirksville faith, especially since the proof clude a Dame of the Order of 24 Hour Service 94.7 FM, Columbia of it is her 8-year-old healthy St. Gregory the Great, a Dame 721 Wicker Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65109 103.3 FM, Fulton little boy.” of Malta, a Lady of the Holy www.hgbutzer.com K216GM 91.1 FM, Canton Higgins Clark had “zero reservations” about having one See CLARK, page 23 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 23 PILGRIMAGE From page 17 Daily Readings Sunday, Jan 12 Sunday, Jan 19 He noted that the rection bring peace THE BAPTISM OF THE Is. 49:3, 5-6 candidates for confir- and prosperity to LORD Ps. 40:2, 4, 7-10 mation had already this great land,” said Is. 42:1-4, 6-7 1 Cor. 1:1-3 received the Holy Bishop McKnight, Ps. 29:1-4, 9-10 Jn. 1:29-34 Spirit in baptism for “and may the Holy Acts 10:34-38 the forgiveness of Spirit fill you all with Mt. 3:13-17 Monday, Jan 20 sins. the Joy of the Gospel 1 Sm. 15:16-23 In Confirmation, in this blessed New Monday, Jan 13 Ps. 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 the Holy Spirit be- Year.” 1 Sm. 1:1-8 Mk. 2:18-22 stows gifts for service Later in their Ps. 116:12-19 in the Church and journey, Bishop Mk. 1:14-20 Tuesday, Jan 21 the world. McKnight, Bishop St. Agnes, virgin, martyr Tuesday, Jan 14 1 Sm. 16:1-13 “To be a disciple Kerketta and fellow 1 Sm. 1:9-20 Ps. 89:20-22, 27-28 of Jesus Christ means pilgrims went to visit (Ps.) 1 Sm. 2:1, 4-8abcd Mk. 2:23-28 that we follow Him Archbishop Giam- Mk. 1:21-28 in laboring for the battista Diquattro, Wednesday, Jan 22 conversion of souls papal ambassador for Wednesday, Jan 15 Day of prayer for the legal by taking up our own India and Nepal, at 1 Sm. 3:1-10, 19-20 protection of unborn crosses daily,” he said. his residence in New Ps. 40:2, 5, 7-10 children “We need the gift Dehli. Mk. 1:29-39 1 Sm. 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 of the Spirit to bring The group dis- Ps. 144:1b, 2, 9-10 to fruition the new cussed vocations and Thursday, Jan 16 Mk. 3:1-6 life given in baptism,” 1 Sm. 4:1-11 perpetual adoration Ps. 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 Thursday, Jan 23 he stated. “The gift of chapels. Mk. 1:40-45 2 Sm. 18:6-9; 19:1-7 the Holy Spirit is nec- Bishop W. Shawn McKnight joins Bishop Em- After visiting sev- Ps. 56:2-3, 9-13 essary for us to fulfil manuel Kerketta of Jashpur, India, in taking in eral other sites of Friday, Jan 17 Mk. 3:7-12 our own role in the the sights and sounds of the Cathedral of the spiritual, cultural St. Anthony, abbott life and mission of Holy Rosary in Kunkuri. — Photo by Jake Seifert and historical signif- 1 Sm. 8:4-7, 10-22a Friday, Jan 24 the Church.” icance in other parts Ps. 89:16-19 St. Francis de Sales, bishop, He noted that with the Local choirs led the various of India, Bishop McKnight­ Mk. 2:1-12 doctor of the Church seven gifts of the Holy Spirit hymns and colorful dances planned to join his fellow 1 Sm. 24:3-21 comes supernatural insight during the three-hour Liturgy. bishops from Missouri, Iowa, Saturday, Jan 18 Ps. 57:2-4, 6, 11 into “how our universal faith Afterward, the people gath- Kansas and Nebraska on a pil- 1 Sm. 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 Mk. 3:13-19 applies in the concrete circum- grimage to Vatican City for Ps. 21:2-7 ered in the courtyard outside Mk. 2:13-17 Saturday, Jan 25 stances in everyday life,” along the cathedral for a celebration their ad limina visit with Pope THE CONVERSION OF ST. with “the courage to live out of local culture, with music Francis. PAUL, THE APOSTLE that faith.” and drama contrasting life Acts 22:3-16 He urged those being con- before and after the arrival of Contributing to this report Ps. 117:1bc, 2 firmed never to be afraid to Catholic Christianity. was Father Vikas Bara, secretary Mk. 16:15-18 give themselves completely to “May the Lord of the Resur- to Bishop Kerketta. The Holy Father’s prayer intentions for January: Christ and follow the call of We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of the Good Shepherd, “Who de- goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. sires to lead us into Paradise so Prayer for victims of human trafficking Sponsored by that we may be in God’s pres- God of Light, we pray for all the people — men, ence for eternity.” women and children — hidden in the darkness of modern day slavery. Help us shine Your light into the “Lord of the Resurrection” homes, streets, factories and brothels in our own At the jubilee celebra- neighborhoods and around the world where people are tion for the cathedral, Bishop enslaved. The darkness is as light to You, O Lord. No McKnight joined Bishop Ker- person in any corner of the world is hidden from Your ketta, Archbishop Felix Toppo sight. Help us shine Your light. Amen. of Ranchi, principal celebrant, other bishops and archbishops — from Catholic Relief Services and the provincials of several religious congregations at the altar. CLARK “I am very much edified From page 22 and fascinated by the cultural Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a Graymoor of the writer’s Catholic faith is clearly ex- And while Higgins Clark is no simple richness of India,” Bishop Award from the Franciscan Friars, and a pressed in her large body of work. apologist for the faith, she can still joke McKnight stated, “especially Christopher Life Achievement award. The main characters are courageous and about her fiction not putting the Church the local cultural heritage and Today Higgins Clark attends Mass at upright, the Church is portrayed as a place in a bad light. the simple lifestyle of the in- St. Gabriel the Archangel parish in Saddle of comfort, inspiration and refuge, and “I don’t recall if I’ve ever created a char- digenous people.” River, New Jersey. In a salute to the parish nary a profane word is ever heard in the acter that was Catholic and a villain,” she He said a jubilee celebra- community, Higgins Clark once incorpo- dialogue. said. “If I did, I hope I portrayed him or tion is an invitation to look to rated its pastor, Msgr. Frank Del Prete as The happy endings that characterize the her as a fallen-away Catholic.” God with a grateful heart for a character in her book I’ve Got My Eyes vast majority of Higgins Clark’s stories are all the wonderful things He on You. justified by the author’s basic sense of jus- Mastromatteo is a writer and editor based has done, and to pray for His It’s little wonder the positive experience tice and goodness prevailing over evil. in Toronto. continued assistance. 24 The Catholic Missourian January 10, 2020 Submit events online at: diojeffcity.org/event-listing/ ATTENTION Parishes and Knights Councils... 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