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LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER Joseph F. Naumann meets with the chancery employees of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on April 21. The archbishop was named the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph following the resignation of . Archbishop Naumann will continue his duties in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Bishop Finn resigns; Archbishop Naumann to administer diocese By Jessica Langdon in both Kansas and Missouri, and [email protected] I pray that noted that the church is ultimate- ly “not our church, but Christ’s ANSAS CITY, the coming church,” and it’s only for a time Mo. — When weeks and months that those serving in its leader- Archbishop Jo- ship are stewards of it. seph F. Naumann will be a time of “By definition, the role of an penned his Leav- “ administrator is for a very short en column for grace and healing season,” explained Archbishop Kthis week, he likely couldn’t have Naumann in a letter to the people imagined how true his words for the diocese.” of the Missouri diocese. would turn out to be when he re- “This will not be a time for in- marked that “ seems Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann novation or change, but a time to to always have a few surprises up sustain the ordinary and essen- his white sleeves.” tial activities of the Church and, For on April 21, the Vatican As Archbishop Naumann where possible, to advance the press office in Rome announced steps into the role of episcopal initiatives that are already under- that Pope Francis had accepted leader of the Diocese of Kansas way,” he said. the resignation of Bishop Robert City-St. Joseph, he will also car- Having lived in the Kansas W. Finn as leader of the Diocese ry on his schedule and duties as City community for more than of Kansas City-St. Joseph and had archbishop of the Archdiocese of 11 years, he wrote, he is aware appointed Archbishop Naumann Kansas City in Kansas. of the beauty and vitality of as the apostolic administrator of In accepting his new appoint- the Catholic community across the Missouri diocese until a per- ment, Archbishop Naumann re- LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER manent bishop is appointed. quested prayers from the faithful >> See “ARCHBISHOP” on page 5 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrates Mass with the chancery em- ployees of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on April 21. WHEN DO YOU RECEIVE THE LEAVEN? INTO THE WILD We want to know when do you typically receive The Leaven in Kansas college students joined Father Nick Bla- ha, director of the Didde Catholic Campus Cen- the mail. Friday? Saturday? Monday? Later? Please email your ter in Emporia, on a grueling Lenten wilderness answer, along with what city you live in, to: todd.habiger@ retreat to get a greater appreciation for God’s theleaven.org. creation. Pages 7-9. 2 ARCHBISHOP THELEAVEN.COM | APRIL 24, 2015 APRIL 24, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Join me in preparing for Pope Francis’ Holy Year of Mercy ope Francis break down the barriers of indifference that too often CALENDAR April 29 THE ‘GO-TO GUY’ seems to al- reign supreme and mask our Confirmation — Christ the ARCHBISHOP King, Topeka ways have a hypocrisy and egoism.” Father Frank Horvat remembered for his friendliness, sense of humor The pope asks that this NAUMANN P April 30 By Joe Bollig few surprises up his Jubilee of Mercy be a time Administrative Team meeting [email protected] when the entire church April 24 Archdiocesan Envisioning Team white sleeves. reflects upon the corporal May 2 ARCHBISHOP meeting — Chancery ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Among his most recent and spiritual works of Keynote address — state convention The priesthood does unanticipated moves was JOSEPH F. NAUMANN mercy. The corporal works April 25 banquet, Topeka not require a sense of his announcement of the of mercy come directly Kansas City Catholic Women’s humor — but it helps. extraordinary Jubilee of from the Gospel: to feed the Conference, “Living in Truth” May 3 Father Frank Hor- Mercy. He made his official thresholds of our churches hungry, give drink to the Celebrant and homilist — vat, who died on April announcement of the Jubilee to experience the merciful thirsty, clothe the naked, Mass — Church of the Ascen- Knights of Columbus state sion, Overland Park 14 at 82, was known for his friendli- Year on the vigil of Divine love of Jesus. welcome the stranger, convention Mass, Topeka K ness, affability and his well-developed Mercy by describing Jesus Pope Francis reminds heal the sick, visit the Priestly ordination of Brother Golden jubilee Mass for Father sense of humor. as “the face of the Father’s us that mercy is the key imprisoned and bury the Simon Baker, OSB — St. Bene- Jerry Spencer — Curé of Ars, “He loved to play jokes on people,” mercy.” Pope Francis to understanding both the dead. Similarly, the spiritual dict’s Abbey, Atchison Leawood said Pat Shultz, parish secretary at declared: “Jesus of Nazareth, teaching of Jesus as well as works of mercy (to counsel Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence by his words, actions and the purpose of his ministry. the doubtful, instruct the April 26 May 4 from 1985-2014. his entire person reveals the An essential criterion for ignorant, admonish sinners, Pastoral visit — Our Lady of Envisioning Team meeting — Unity, Kansas City, Kansas One morning, Schultz came into mercy of God.” being Our Lord’s disciple is comfort the afflicted, forgive Chancery the office, as usual, to begin another The Holy Father the capacity to give mercy offenses, bear patiently Scouting Mass and reception Confirmation — Our Lady of day. As she sat in her office chair and described mercy as “the to others. The Holy Father those who do us ill, and — Cathedral, Kansas City, Guadalupe, Topeka moved it forward, she began to hear bridge that connects declared that pardoning pray for the living and the Kansas little sounds: “pop, pop, pop, pop.” God and man, opening the offenses of others is “an dead) are also integral to May 5 “Before [Father Frank] came into our hearts to a hope imperative from which we living the Christian life. For April 27 Confirmation — Sacred Heart, Confirmation — St. Catherine, the office, he put bubble wrap under of being loved forever cannot excuse ourselves.” your personal preparation Tonganoxie Emporia the floor mat,” said Shultz, with a despite our sinfulness.” Pope Francis invites every for the Jubilee of Mercy, chuckle. The pope declared that member of the church to I encourage you to select ARCHBISHOP April 28 Father Jim Shaughnessy, pastor part of the reason that he make a pilgrimage during both one corporal work of member KELEHER of St. Gregory the Great Parish in wants the entire church to the Jubilee of Mercy to mercy and one spiritual board meeting Marysville and St. Malachy in Beattie, contemplate the breadth one of the designated Holy work of mercy that you April 26 PHOTO BY DON WOLF recalled a similar incident. and beauty of God’s mercy Doors throughout the world want to commit yourself to Vespers and dinner with Confirmation — St. Sebastian, Father Frank Horvat, center, died on April 14. He was 82. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in 2011. recently ordained priests “He’d sneak up behind you when a is so that we might become so that “by crossing the begin living or to strive to Florida dog was barking, and he’d reach down more effective witnesses of threshold of the Holy Door, live more fully. farm — which still exists — near 49th ishes and touched the lives of many. and grab you by the ankle,” said Fa- his compassionate love in we will find the strength to Pope Francis expresses and Leavenworth Road in Kansas Father Shaughnessy got to know ther Shaughnessy. the world. embrace God’s mercy and a particular desire that, City, Kansas. The family joined Christ Father Horvat when he was his pastor PARISHES SERVED That was the side a lot of people • 1958 — Associate, Queen of the Our Holy Father asked dedicate ourselves to being during this Jubilee of Mercy, truly human encounter, a begin on Dec. 7, the Vigil the King Parish when it was estab- at St. Michael Parish in Axtell. He also saw, but there was another side as Holy Rosary, Overland Park every diocesan church to merciful with others as the we rekindle a love for the source of liberation, rich for the solemnity of the lished in 1940. succeeded Father Horvat as pastor of well. • 1958 — Associate, Holy Name designate a special “Holy Father has been with us.” sacrament of reconciliation with the responsibility for Immaculate Conception, Father Tom Kearns, a retired priest Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence, of “Even though he was very outgo- Parish, Topeka Door of Mercy,” similar to The pope once again or penance. He challenges overcoming obstacles and which coincides with the of the archdiocese, went to high which Father Horvat was the found- ing and loving to everyone, I often got • 1961 — Associate, St. John the the ones at the basilicas exhorts the church to go out confessors to be first taking up the new life of 50th anniversary of the school with Father Horvat. ing pastor. to see the side of him where he was a Evangelist, Kansas City, Kansas in Rome. This Holy Door to the peripheries, to the good penitents so that, as Baptism again.” closing of the Second “I first got to know him at the [for- “He had a knack of hiring real- quiet, reserved, spiritual person,” said • 1961 — Associate, St. Joseph Par- or doors could be located margins of the world to heal recipients of God’s mercy, Pope Francis even made Vatican Council. The Jubilee mer] farmers’ market at 38th and ly good staff people, who were very, ish, Shawnee Shultz. “I don’t think he let many peo- at the cathedral and/or the wounds of those “who we might become better special appeals — to those will conclude on Nov. 20, State,” said Father Kearns. “Our fami- very good to me when I became pas- • 1963 — Administrator, St. ple see that side of him.” other churches of special have no voice because their ministers of God’s mercy. involved with criminal 2016, the solemnity of Christ ly used to get our produce there.” tor,” said Father Shaughnessy. “He Columbkille, Blaine Father Horvat died at Brookdale significance. cry is muffled and drowned The Holy Father organizations as well as the King. In those early years, Father Kearns just seemed to be able to get people • 1964 — Pastor, St. Columbkille Senior Living in Overland Park. He The image of the open out by the indifference of expressed his intention to those who perpetrate or We have a lot to do in noticed the future priest’s friendli- to do things. He knew how to help • 1966 — Pastor, Sacred Heart, suffered a stroke on Ash Wednesday Holy Door in churches the rich.” send special “Missionaries participate in corruption the archdiocese to prepare ness and good humor. [people] deal with change.” Gardner 2011 and, since then, had been in de- around the world is Pope Francis pleads: “Let of Mercy” throughout — to open their hearts to for our local observance of Father Horvat graduated from He was also known as a good • 1969 — Pastor, Holy Rosary, Wea clining health. A Mass of Christian consistent with Pope us open our eyes and see the world. Pope Francis encounter God’s mercy and the Jubilee of Mercy. Please in 1950 and neighbor. Both Father Shaughnessy • 1971 — Pastor, Holy Angels, Gar- Burial was celebrated at his former Francis’ repeated plea that the misery of the world, the envisions these missionaries change their lives. The pope keep our preparations in entered Donnelly College, which had and Father Kearns were pastors in nett parish, St. John the Baptist, in Kansas we not keep Jesus locked wounds of our brothers and of mercy to be “above all, also expressed a hope that your prayers! It is exciting only opened in 1949. He then entered neighboring cities at different times, • 1972 — Pastor, St. Michael, Axtell City, Kansas. He was buried at Mount up in our churches, but take sisters who are denied their living signs of the Father’s the Jubilee of Mercy will to consider all that the St. Thomas Seminary in Denver. and they found that Father Horvat • 1978 — Pastor, St. Gregory, Marys- Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, his merciful love into the dignity, and let us recognize readiness to welcome those “foster an encounter” with Lord wishes to accomplish “I have fond memories of him,” was always willing to help, listen and ville, and St. Monica, Waterville Kansas. community. In his message that we are compelled to in search of his pardon. people of other faiths who through this special time said Father Spencer. Father Horvat offer friendship. • 1981 — Pastor/founder, Corpus “He had great people skills,” said Christi, Lawrence for the Jubilee of Mercy, heed their cry for help! . . . They will be missionaries share our awareness and when the entire church will was an upperclassman when Father “He helped me a lot when I was Msgr. Michael Mullen, pastor of St. • 1992 — Pastor, St. John the Bap- the Holy Father desires for May their cry become our of mercy because they gratitude for God’s mercy. be contemplating the face of Spencer arrived in 1957. first ordained,” said Father Shaugh- Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kansas. tist, Kansas City, Kansas many to come across the own, and together may we will be facilitators of a The Jubilee of Mercy will Jesus, the face of mercy! “He was so warm and welcoming, nessy. “He helped me with being a “He was a friendly man and he got and it was really good to have a smil- priest and leading a parish. He was a along with people. He could relate to ing face for me when I was a newbie,” person I could go and talk to.” all kinds of medical supplies . . . con- people in different settings.” said Father Spencer. “It was good to Phyllis Hampton, long-serving par- tainer after container.” “He was a kindly person who cared have someone from back home who ish secretary at St. John the Baptist Father Horvat was recognized by Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas about people and was willing to help really cared that I was there. He was a Parish in Kansas City, Kansas, said his Donnelly College as a distinguished in any way that he could,” said Father real inspiration to me.” management was “low-key.” He alumnus and inducted into the col- • Catholic Bequests • Donor Advised Funds Jerry Spencer, a retired archdioce- Father Horvat was ordained on listened to people, told them what he lege’s Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012. san priest. “If people took a problem May 31, 1958, by Archbishop Edward thought and “let them do what they • Gift Annuities • Named Scholarship Funds He was also honored by the Ameri- to him, he’d do his best to help them J. Hunkeler at St. Peter Cathedral. felt best doing.” can Croatian Relief Organization for • Endowments • Memorial Funds work through the problem. Assisting at his first Mass were his He spoke Croatian, said Hamp- his humanitarian leadership. “He was a go-to guy.” brother Father Matthew Horvat, SJ, ton, which was an asset when making Father Horvat was preceded in He was born Francis Horvat on and cousin Msgr. John W. Horvat. home visits to the elderly. And he was death by his parents; his sisters, Mary Sept. 7, 1932, one of nine children Remember a gift to the church in your will He took up his first assignment on deeply involved in North American Thomas, Helen Horvat, Emily Sercer, of Matthew and Bara Horvat. They June 21, 1958, as an associate pastor at Croatian Relief during the Yugoslavi- (913) 647-0325 [email protected] www.cfnek.org and Anne Theno; and brothers, Mi- were Croatian immigrants and found- Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in an breakup and civil war. chael, John, Joseph and Father Matt. ing members of St. John the Baptist Overland Park. “He went to Croatia several times He is survived by his sisters — Church in Kansas City, Kansas. During his 53-year ministry as a to visit the orphanages,” said Hamp- Rose Waller and Barbara Caroll — Later, his parents established a priest, Father Horvat served at 13 par- ton. “[We] sent clothing, money and and many nieces and nephews. 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John and Linda (Wyatt) Funk, mem- bers of St. Local Catholic bookstore celebrates 15 years Benedict Parish, Atchison, By Marc and Julie Anderson will cele- [email protected] brate their 50th wed- OPEKA — A hobby. A minis- ding an- try. A calling. niversary These are a few words that on April Georgette Reb uses to de- 24. The couple was married on April 24, scribeT Touch of Heaven, Topeka’s only 1965, at St. Joseph Church, Atchison. They Catholic book and gift store. will celebrate with a dinner for the fami- On April 7, Reb’s store celebrated 15 ly and wedding party. Their children are: years of business, having opened during Rick Funk, Atchison; Randy Funk, Atchi- the Great Jubilee Year of 2000. It’s a son; Brad Funk, Atchison; and Jamie Funk, milestone that Reb and her husband Atchison. They also have eight grandchil- John are still marveling at. dren. In 1999, Georgette quit her job. After nearly 20 years as a licensed practical John and Judy (Carnoali) Ernst, mem- nurse by profession, she said she felt a bers of St. call to do something else, but she was Patrick Par- not quite sure what it was. ish, Kansas After a pilgrimage to Europe that City, Kan- sas, will included visits to both Rome and San celebrate Giovanni Rotondo, home of St. Pio of their 50th Pietrelcina, a great mystic and stigma- wedding tist, Reb returned to the United States anniversary with a desire to serve God with her LEAVEN PHOTO BY JOE MCSORLEY on May 1. whole life. Archbishop James P. Keleher blesses the 1,700-pound statue of Jesus that now resides at Holy Angels Parish in Basehor. The statue is an exact The couple was married on May 1, 1965, Shortly after her return, Georgette replica of the “Christus” carved by the famed Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. at Immaculate Conception Church, Leav- discussed the idea of a Catholic book- enworth, by Msgr. Alexander Harvey. Their store with John, looking at a few store- children are: Lisa Pieper, Denton, Texas; fronts on Kansas Avenue, the main Jeanne Liston, Bellevue, Idaho; and Mi- street running through downtown To- chael Ernst, Harker Heights, Texas. They LEAVEN PHOTO BY MARC ANDERSON Jesus finds a home in Basehor parish peka. She even had a deal going with also have six grandchildren. They will cel- a particular property owner, but it fell Georgette Reb, owner of Touch of Heaven bookstore in Topeka, displays some of the store’s offerings. Touch of Heaven celebrated its 15th year earlier ebrate with a family Caribbean cruise in Soon after the start of the 20th ral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. through. Yet, she continued to pray this month. August. By Joe Bollig century, a group of Danish Lutherans “I saw it in its crate,” said Father about the idea. Relying nearly entirely on word of Nor can you judge a book by its cover. needs, Georgette said she has many cus- [email protected] in the Kansas City area established McDonald, Holy Angels pastor. One day, she recalled, while visiting Joyce (Kempf) and David Barton mouth, Georgette said she receives a “You have to really listen,” she said. tomers who stop in just to chat. Some- a church. In 1947, the congregation “One day, someone brought it up in John at his business, about a mile from Sr., members of tremendous amount of support from One day, she recalled, a young man times, they come to check on her and her ASEHOR — Jesus was built a new church in Westwood, in conversation among several priests. the downtown area, she opened a door Blessed Sacra- John, the rest of her family, her friends dressed in goth-like attire came through family. Other times, they ask for prayer, homeless, languishing in northeastern Johnson County. It was in the garage and looking for to the company’s back office and break ment Parish, Kan- and, most importantly, her customers. the door. He was visibly upset. Saint another service she’s happy to supply, the corner of a garage, until But the congregation dwindled a new home. I thought it would look room. Opening the door changed her sas City, Kansas, “I depend on my customers to tell me John Paul II had just died, and he kept Twice, she said, she has felt unable Father Richard McDonald and the church held its last service really nice in our church.” life, Georgette said, pointing all around what they need,” she said. “I want them asking what would happen to the church to meet a customer’s needs. Both times, will celebrate broughtB him home to Holy Angels on July 17, 2011. The St. Rose Philip- Father McDonald found a cou- their 50th wed- her at the store’s square footage. to feel welcome.” and world now that the pope had died. Georgette said, she asked for God’s Parish here. pine Duchesne Latin Mass Commu- ple of gracious donors, bought it ding anniversary “I knew that this is where it was sup- In addition to feeling welcome, “He was in a panic,” she said and help. Both times, and only moments lat- Actually it was a statue of Jesus nity bought the building and remod- and had the statue placed under a on April 24. The posed to be,” she said. Georgette said she also wants them to wanted a medal, but didn’t know what er, a priest walked through the door and — about 1,700 pounds of white Ital- eled the church. skylight in the narthex (gathering couple was mar- John helped her get the store ready be able to afford to fill their sacramental medal. She was able to help him choose was able to help. ian marble. The statue didn’t fit into the re- space). ried on April 24, for its official opening. needs, so she strives to find quality re- a St. Joseph medal and then she gave him In those times, Georgette has said It is, in fact, an exact replica of modeling plan. At one point, there The light on the white marble has 1965, at the St. “I didn’t think it’d work,” he recalled. ligious articles and books at reasonable a medal blessed by the late pope. After she has felt truly blessed and loved, a the “Christus” in the Lutheran Ca- was talk of moving it to a ceme- a wonderful effect, said Father Mc- Joseph Co-Cathe- “I thought it would last six months.” prices. But if she doesn’t make the sale, handing him the medals, she said his be- feeling she wants all of her customers thedral of Our Lady in Copenhagen, tery somewhere in the Eastern Donald. dral in St. Joseph, Yet, Georgette said, both Jesus and that’s OK with her, too. havior changed immediately. to experience. carved by the famed Danish sculp- United States, but those plans fell Archbishop Emeritus James P. Missouri. Their children are: Angela, Kan- the Blessed Mother have been good to “You never know who is going to “Tears started streaming down his “You just have to put your faith and tor Bertel Thorvaldsen. through. Keleher blessed the statue at the sas City, Kansas; Brigitte, Kansas City, Mis- them and all of the customers they’ve walk through that door needing some- face and he disappeared,” she said. “I’ve trust in God and the Blessed Mother,” So how did a Lutheran statue end Instead, the “copy Christus” end- vigil Mass of Laetare (Latin for “re- souri; David Jr., Leawood; and Cheri, Law- touched in some small way through the thing and what they are going to need,” never seen him again.” she said. up in a ? ed up in the garage of Savior Pasto- joice”) Sunday on March 11. rence. They also have 13 grandchildren and years. she said. In addition to fulfilling their material four great-grandchildren. They will cele- brate with a small family gathering.

Sister Mary Julianne Correction Trivia night offers win-win for players, seminarians O’Flannigan, SCL Archbishop asks for prayers on Last week in The Leaven, Sister Mary By Jessica Langdon and a member of its vocations commit- Attendees may bring snacks and bev- Kenneth was identified as a current em- LEAVENWORTH — Sister Mary Juli- ployee of Villa St. Francis but she is actu- [email protected] tee. erages for their table, and even decorate anne O’Flannigan, 92, a Sister of Charity both sides of the state line The committee organizes this trivia it and dress according to a theme if they ‘Grill Your Seminarians’ ally a former employee. of Leavenworth, died on April 12 at the >> Continued from page 1 “It is my desire to do all that I can ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cate- event, and he and his wife Teri are its wish. Also, the Sisters of St. Anne were Trivia Night motherhouse here. to prepare this diocese to welcome gory: Vocations. co-chairpersons. It’s a great way to interact in a dif- founded in 1874 by a widow, Mother Thati- When: May 21; check-in/social time Kathleen Sheila O’Flannigan was born northwest Missouri. well its new bishop,” said Archbish- The question is: How can They enjoy working to help the sem- ferent way with the seminarians, said patri Gnanamma, not by an Italian priest. starts at 6:15 p.m.; game starts at 7 on July 6, 1922, “Living in the same media market, op Naumann. “I pray that your new you spend a fun evening get- inarians. Melanie Savner, archdiocesan vocation p.m. in Laramie, Wyo- I am also keenly conscious of some bishop, when he arrives, will find a Kting to know the seminarians of the “Their calling is so special,” said office administrative assistant. ming. She gradu- Where: St. Michael the Archangel of the challenges and difficulties this community united both in their love archdiocese — and at the same time Wonderlich. People might see the seminarians’ ated from Fremont Sisters offer leadership camp Parish, 14251 Nall Ave., Leawood diocese has suffered in recent years,” for Jesus and his bride — the church help them throughout the year? As for the trivia part, “I try to mix it photos on the annual poster and hear a School, Laramie, To register: Visit the archdiocesan he said. — as well as eager to proclaim the LEAVENWORTH — Young women enter- The answer: Get a table of eight to- up,” he said. little bit about them. and Mount St. Ger- ing sixth, seventh and eighth grades are in- vocations page at: kckvocations. (Bishop Finn was convicted in Sep- truth and beauty of his Gospel to the gether and attend this year’s “Grill Your The evening includes seven rounds, “But this is a way to really put the per- trude Academy in vited to a Summer Leadership Camp on the com. Click on the link for the Grill tember 2012 on a misdemeanor count world.” Seminarians” trivia night. with 10 questions per round. son with the face and get to know them Boulder, Colora- beautiful campus of the University of Saint Your Seminarians event, and then of failing to report suspected child He asked for the prayers of the The popular annual trivia night is The wide range of fun, challenging, in a fun environment,” said Savner. click on the Eventbrite link on the do. She earned a Mary here, June 12 - 14. The Sisters of Char- abuse.) people on both sides of the state line coming up May 21 at St. Michael the entertaining and humorous questions The event sends all of the seminari- page to register online. Sponsorship bachelor’s degree ity of Leavenworth and the Benedictine Sis- Archbishop Naumann visited with for himself, the people of the Diocese Archangel Parish in Leawood. gives participants chances to shine ans home winners. opportunities can also be viewed on in education from ters of Atchison host this annual event. administrative cabinet and staff of the of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the next As always, it promises a range of fun without favoring anyone’s background, Registration fees and other dona- the website. For those without Inter- Saint Mary College, Participants will learn: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on bishop appointed to serve the diocese. and challenging questions on topics interests or age. tions boost funds to help the seminar- net access, registration may also be Leavenworth, in 1958. She entered the re- • how faith works. the day of the announcement. And he looks to the coming weeks from pop culture to geography to sports Wonderlich uses a PowerPoint pre- ians with life’s expenses through their completed by calling the vocation ligious community of the Sisters of Char- • how Catholic Christian values and He also offered Mass afterward with hope. to faith. sentation and sometimes adds audio formation. office at (913) 647-0303. ity of Leavenworth on Aug. 6, 1959, and, leadership go together as Sister Mary Julianne, made her profes- for the staff at the Catholic Center in “One of the great signs of the new The event also places seminarians clips to spice up the questions. The funds benefit them at Christmas, • how to set goals and make decisions sion of vows on Feb. 19, 1961. In 1969, she Kansas City, Missouri. springtime in the church that we give at the tables to play with the teams. Without giving away too much, he on their birthdays and when they reach • how to like themselves — and others earned a master’s degree in business ed- “I pray that the coming weeks and thanks for on both sides of State Line will like them back! Since they rotate after each round, at- hinted that the sense of taste might be milestones in their formation. So it’s a fun night and a win-win for ucation from the University of Wyoming. months will be a time of grace and Road is the increase in recent years of The registration fee is $125 and covers tendees get to spend some time with involved at some point this year. They also have a chance during the everyone. Sister Mary Julianne taught at Saint Mary healing for the diocese,” Archbishop priestly vocations,” he said. “Both di- lodging, meals, special activities and a many of the men preparing for the “There’s just a lot of energy, spirit in event to win additional prizes — things “This is a chance to meet them all in College as well as at secondary schools in Naumann wrote in his letter. oceses look forward with eager antic- T-shirt for each participant. Partial schol- priesthood. the room,” he said. “You really sense it like gift cards. one night and to tell them thank you, Kansas, Missouri and Montana. She later ap- His appointment as apostolic ad- ipation in a few weeks to the ordina- arships are available. “Just getting to know them a little bit when you’re there.” “It’s just a lot of fun,” said Savner. and really reflect on what they’re do- plied her business skills as secretary to the ministrator did not have a specific tion of many new priests — nine for For more information, contact Sister for this one evening, I’ve really grown Although individual player registra- “Sometime during the night, Father ing for us,” said Wonderlich. “They’re president of the Sisters of Charity of Leaven- time frame, said the archbishop, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Vicki Lichtenauer online at: vickil@scls. to appreciate what these seminarians tions may be made for $40, organizers Mitchel Zimmerman (codirector of sem- our future. They’re the future of our worth Health Services Corporation and sub- but is intended to last until a per- and four for the Archdiocese of Kan- org; by phone at (816) 718-2660; or visit are doing,” said Jerry Wonderlich, a pa- recommend getting together as a group inarians) will give a humorous roast for church.” sequently as secretary to the treasurer of the manent bishop is appointed for the sas City in Kansas.” the website at: www.scls.org for a bro- rishioner of St. Michael the Archangel and registering a table of eight for $320. each of the guys being ordained a priest.” religious community. diocese. chure with registration form. 6 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | APRIL 24, 2015 Both vocations of marriage and celibacy call for self-sacrifice GOD’S COUNTRY here were three priests aboard Editor’s note: Catholics throughout COLLEGE STUDENTS JOINED FATHER NICK BLAHA the Titanic, and one of them was the country have been invited to join in MPORIA — Giving up Father Thomas Byles. He was on the 10-month preparation for the World chocolate would have ON A GRUELING WILDERNESS RETREAT TO deck praying the Liturgy of the Meeting of Families this September. This been easier. one day, a cloud THours when the ship struck the iceberg. reflection is based on the sixth chapter But 11 area college stu- GAIN A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR In those fearful last hours, Father of the meeting’s catechesis “Love Is Our dents and Father Nick overtook the Byles helped people into lifeboats — Mission: The Family Fully Alive.” Blaha of the Didde Cath- group during Father GOD’S BEAUTIFUL CREATION twice refusing a seat when it was of- olic Campus Center in Blaha’s sermon. fered. Witnesses also said he heard Emporia didn’t want easy for Lent. “In that moment — By Monte Mace confessions, led the rosary and gave “Authentic celibacy is always richly EInstead, they went on a grueling Lent- watching the cloud drift in absolution to a crowd of passengers social, and if it is seen as uniquely lone- en wilderness retreat. Hiking a total of and out,” said the 19-year-old, trapped on the stern. ly or alienated, then something . . . has 30 miles in rugged mountains carrying “it felt like God was lifting all my The last hours of Father Byles are gone awry,” notes the catechesis. backpacks weighing 30 pounds or more worries away.” a wonderful illustration of the spiritu- “Celibates should take the initiative and foregoing showers for a week, the 12 Chloe Mooradian, also 19, and a to serve and involve themselves,” it con- al fertility of celibacy as expressed in climbed 2,000 feet while getting soaked Washburn University student in Tope- tinues, “and families should take steps “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Ful- to the skin in a steady rain on their ka, said her most memorable moment ly Alive,” the catechesis for the World to be hospitable . . . and to be inclusive in toughest day. was participating in Mass at the top of Meeting of Families Sept. 22-25. building extended households or inten- The benefits? 7,832-foot-high Emory Peak. faced. Father Byles became the spiritual tional communities.” “It’s going to be hard to beat it as the At one father for the doomed passengers and A greater appreciation of God’s cre- best Mass I’ve ever experienced,” she point, she they became his spiritual children. Only ation. A deeper sense of trust in God. And a very practical lesson in how said. ended up all alone God knows how many souls he helped The church groups the sacraments of and marriage together, because they’re both “What appealed to me most was the into heaven. devoted to the salvation of others. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER to really pray. because some of the hik- Emporia State student opportunity to find God in nature and ers were moving fast and slower “Not everyone is called to marriage,” • What are some of the bur- the wilderness and get away from the of “it’s not all about me.” Shianne Cokely said ones trailed behind her. She began say- states the catechesis. “But every life is dens that unmarried people face, busyness of modern society and me- meant to be fertile.” Celibacy and marriage do not com- that while sitting ing every prayer she had ever learned and how can friends, families and dia,” said Sophia Olsen, 20, who attends In the family of the church, the dif- pete with one another. Rather, they are parishes help? How can unmarried on a can- and singing favorite church songs. Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg. ferent vocations need and support each complementary vocations because of people serve the community? yon rim “I have asthma and I had a very hard “Also, nothing out in the desert wilder- other — priesthood, religious life, celi- their respect for “covenant” love, and • Have you encouraged children time breathing with the altitude adjust- bate lay vocations and married life. for marriage being a matter of freedom. to become a priest or vowed reli- ness is controlled or built by man, so it ment,” she said. “This trip really helped In fact, the church groups the sac- Both celibates and married persons are gious? Why or why not? is all very obviously creditable to God.” me realize how to talk to God. raments of holy orders and marriage called to lives of chastity. • What are the good reasons Felicia Sullivan, 21, of Emporia “Before, I felt kind of silly talking to together, because they’re both devoted Marital love is the covenant’s ratio- for choosing marriage or celibacy? State, compared the rigors of God because I kind of felt like I was just to the salvation of others. Both confer nale shaping how we procreate, and Rather, the virtue of chastity blooms in What are the bad reasons? the trip to a “small frac- talking to myself. But at that moment, I a special grace for people to serve and celibate love is the covenant’s rationale friendship, and celibates enjoy a unique • How should a person discover tion” of the strug- build up the people of God. Both call brought to life in the whole community. freedom that makes it possible for them his or her vocation? gles Christ >> Continued on the next page people to self-sacrifice. Celibacy does not mean abandon- to take part in various kinds of service, You might call them the sacraments ment to a sterile existence or isolation. friendship and community.

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Gliesman Aren Jeremiah Scribner Virginia L. Rowland Gina T. Grimaldi James M. Scott ST. JOHN, LENEXA Jose D. Ruiz Martha M. Groce Neil P. Shea Rose C. Mayer Philip E. Rutkowski Robert M. Gudenkauf Cody Shipman Pauline Rychlec Angela R. Gutierrez Patricia A. Stockton Jesus Salazar Thomay Haritou John F. Suellentrop Frances T. Sevick Doris A. Hartegan Baby Swift Loretta A. Stirling Patrick G. Hauser Frances F. Taylor Janina M. Vasquez Paul G. Hirt Benjamin Vanlerberg Jesse Villanueva Wilber E. Holland Cynthia Esperanza Vargas Melvin T. Wagner Philip Holtgraves Stephen F. Weiner Father Nick Blaha, Katherine Wieliczka Donna L. Howery Robert G. Weir chaplain/director of Joseph E. Wise, Jr Gertrude A. Ireland Therese N. Wilkes the Didde Catholic Catherine L. Younker Mary Y. Irons Ira T. Wilkinson Albert Zukel Terrance E. Jackson Dana H. Winterscheidt Campus Center in Virginia R. Jones InSun Yi Emporia, celebrates RESURRECTION Mary R. Kennedy-Addington William F. Yonke Mass at 7,800 feet on Aletha D. Adams Richard T. Kilbride Lucy A. Allen JoAnne Klemp ST. JOSEPH Emory Peak. Students sought God in silence of the desert >> Continued from the previous page Father Blaha said he was surprised at how often the scriptural readings of the knew God was really listening.” day turned out applying to what they The Lenten retreat was organized were experiencing on that particular by the Didde Center and was the brain- segment of the trip. child of the center’s chaplain, Father “For instance, on the day we had Blaha, who has been reading about the Mass on Emory Peak, the first reading Desert Fathers. These fourth-century was from the Book of Isaiah: ‘On ev- Christian monks sought God in silence, ery barren height shall their pastures solitude and penance — and strove to be.’ After all our struggles to get up the refine and purify the spirit by renounc- mountain and very seriously consid- ing all pleasures of the senses, such as ering turning around at one point, to rich food, baths, rest and comfort. arrive at the ‘barren height’ and to be “I was really hoping that celebrating nourished — not only by the beauty of the sacraments and providing oppor- the landscape but by the Eucharist — tunities to enter into Christ-centered was a stirring grace for me.” prayer would help [the students] grow Many in the group learned to let go — not just in admiration for the beauty of fears and rely more on God than of creation, but for the One who both themselves. created and redeemed it from its fallen Olsen said the trip gave her “a stron- state,” said Father Blaha. ger sense of inner peace that cannot be The retreatants included four stu- shaken.” dents from Emporia State University, “Whenever I am stressed or over- four from Kansas State University, two whelmed,” Olsen continued, “I remem- from Washburn and one from Pittsburg ber the sense of awe and peace I felt State University. The group was led by sitting on top of the South Rim, staring Father Blaha, who is an experienced out into a cloud after conquering the backpacker. Most of the students had hardest hike of my life so far. experience camping or backpacking. “And I find it within myself and re- The group drove 14 hours and 900 turn there. And I know God has control miles to reach the retreat site: Big Bend and everything will work out.” National Park in southwest Texas, lo- Father Blaha said the most memora- cated on the border between Texas and ble part of the trip for him was the day From left, Matt Glazier, Hayley Normandin and Shianne Cokely look back over the ter- Mexico. Once known as the little Grand the group had to leave behind a large ritory they’ve hiked on day one. Canyon, the park sprawls over 800,000 amount of food and water because acres alongside a huge bend in the Rio they were overloaded. He intended to Grande River. hike back later to retrieve the supplies, It is home to mountain lions, bears, but soon realized he didn’t have the whiptail lizards and a large variety of strength to double back. flora and fauna. Admirers describe the “As we hit our breaking point, the last park as having night skies as dark as hikers in our train came up to us,” he coal and canyons that resemble tem- said. “One of them, Alex (Hajek-Jones), ples. had picked up most of our food, elim- The students celebrated Mass daily, inating the need to go back for it that recited the rosary and spent time in si- day. Bob Schroeder of Kansas State University and Alex Hajek-Jones of Emporia State lead the group up a rockside in Boot Canyon as they maneuver to higher ground to escape the fog and enjoy the sunshine. lent prayer and reflection. Father Blaha “Alex had been a late addition to the related their daily experiences to Scrip- trip after the deadline for application ture passages, the Desert Fathers and had passed. I had almost told him there Lenten traditions. The campers slept was no room. The trip quite literally outdoors in tents and ate sparingly — would have ended three days early if he oatmeal and trail mix for breakfast, cold hadn’t been there.” lunches gulped down while hiking, and, The hiking trip ended at the hot for dinner, freeze-dried meal packages springs of the Rio Grande, where the heated up. The group covered three to group soaked in 108-degree water to re- eight miles a day. lieve stiff muscles. The hikers experienced God’s pres- ence in different ways.

From left, Shianne Cokely, Thomas McAnerny, Derek Haug, Matt Glazier and Bob Schroeder throw off their packs in exhaustion during the low point of the trip — a rainy, cold day of a nonstop 1,500-foot climb from the desert floor to the Chisos Father Nick Blaha prepares for Mass on a makeshift altar on the first day in the desert along the Dodson Trail. Mountains. They prayed the rosary just a few moments later.

The group poses for a photo on the way down from Mass at Emory Peak. From left are, stand- ing: Hayley Normandin, Washburn; Felicia Sullivan, Emporia State; Shianne Cokely, Emporia State; Sophia Olsen, Pittsburg State; Matt Glazier, Emporia State; Chloe Mooradian, Washburn; Thomas McAnerny, Kansas State; Alex Hajek-Jones, Emporia State; Nicholas Downey, Kansas State; Derek Matt Glazier takes some time for meditation on the South Rim, even though the view is ob- Haug, Kansas State; and kneeling: Father Nick Blaha and Bob Schroeder, Kansas State. scured by heavy mist. APRIL 24, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM NATION 11 Preserve Your Family’s Wealth! KEVIN L. 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As obstacles to become a priest, and “not archbishop of Chicago and president letting his physical limitations moder- of the U.S. ’ conference, Cardi- ate his zeal for bringing the promise nal George led as a kindly servant and unmatched intellectual, a man who of Christ’s love where it was needed encouraged everyone to see how God most.” makes us all brother and sister to one A childhood bout with polio had left another. I join with my brother bish- the prelate with a weakened leg and a ops in thanking God for the gift of his pronounced limp throughout his life. witness and invite all to pray for the With the cardinal’s death, the Col- faithful repose of his soul.” lege of Cardinals has 223 members, of — Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of whom 121 are under 80 and thus eligi- Louisville, Kentucky, president of the ble to vote for a pope. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. In an April 18 telegram to Archbish- op Cupich, Pope Francis expressed “It was with great sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cardinal his condolences to all in the Chicago Francis George, whom I have known Archdiocese and imparted his apos- and had the privilege of working with tolic blessing. He recalled Cardinal for over 25 years. As brother bishops, George’s “witness of consecrated life” we had many opportunities to work as a Missionary Oblate of Mary Im- together on a number of committees maculate, “his service to the church’s in service to the U.S. Conference of educational apostolate,” and his years Catholic Bishops. Over our many years of episcopal ministry. of association, I appreciated Cardinal “I join you in commending the soul George’s many intellectual contribu- of this wise and gentle pastor to the tions to the conference, his pastoral merciful love of God our heavenly Fa- concern for the faithful in his diocese, and his example of faith and cour- ther,” said the pope. age. Particularly over the last couple Concrete Work Cardinal George was a philosophy Any type of repair and new work of years as he fought his illness with Driveways, Walks, Patios professor and regional provincial, great grace, he was an example of Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish then vicar general of his religious or- faith in the Lord. I offer my prayers Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 der — the Missionary Oblates of Mary and sympathy to Cardinal George’s Immaculate — before being named a CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD family and friends and the many peo- bishop in 1990. Cardinal Francis E. George, the retired archbishop of Chicago, died April 17 after a long battle with ple whose lives he touched by his min- He was named bishop of Yakima, cancer. He is pictured here in a 2014 photo. istry over the years and ask the Lord to Washington, in 1990, then was appoint- grant him eternal rest.” — Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of ed archbishop of Portland, Oregon, in also noted that when the U.S. church teaching at the Oblate Seminary in Washington. April 1996. Less than a year later, St. “struggled with the grave sin of cler- Pass Christian, Mississippi, at Tulane John Paul II named him to fill the posi- ical sexual abuse, [Cardinal George] University and Creighton University in “While we have all realized for a tion in Chicago, which was left vacant stood strong among his fellow bishops Omaha, Nebraska. In 1973, he became while that it was near, the passing of by the death of Cardinal Joseph Ber- and insisted that zero tolerance was provincial superior of the Midwestern Cardinal Francis George still comes as nardin in November 1996. the only course consistent with our be- province of the Oblates, based in St. a jolt, and leaves us with a sense of By retiring in 2014, Cardinal George liefs.” Paul, Minnesota. The following year he emptiness and loss. I assure Archbish- accomplished what he often joked The future cardinal was born in was elected vicar general for the order, op [Blase J.] Cupich and the Catholic was his aspiration, to be the first car- Chicago on Jan. 16, 1937, to Francis J. and served in that post in Rome from family of Chicago of our love, condo- dinal-archbishop of Chicago to step and Julia R. (McCarthy) George. He 1974 to 1986. lences and prayers here in New York. down from the job, rather than dying attended St. Pascal elementary school When he returned to the United I will miss him as a pastor, friend and in office, as his predecessors had. guide, and can only thank God for the on Chicago’s northwest side, the parish States, he became coordinator of the gift that he was and will ever be.” At an event Jan. 30 where he received where he would be ordained a priest Circle of Fellows for the Cambridge — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of an award from the Knights of Colum- Dec. 21, 1963. Center for the Study of Faith and Cul- New York. bus, Cardinal George spoke frankly After being rejected by the archdi- ture in Massachusetts from 1987-1990. about living with terminal illness, say- ocesan seminary because of his disabil- His term as bishop of Yakima last- “The church has lost a great ser- ing that his doctors had exhausted the ity, he instead attended the Oblate-run ed five and a half years before he was vant, the Archdiocese of Chicago has options for treating his disease and St. Henry Preparatory Seminary in named to the Portland Archdiocese lost a tremendous shepherd and I have that he was receiving palliative care. Belleville, Illinois. He entered the Mis- and soon after to Chicago. A year later, lost a personal friend and mentor. I “They’ve run out of tricks in the bag, sionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1998, St. John Paul elevated him to consider myself blessed to have been if you like,” he said. “Basically, I’m in Aug. 14, 1957. the College of Cardinals. As a cardinal, ordained a bishop by Cardinal George and then served as one of his auxilia- the hands of God, as we all are in some His formal education continued he served in the Vatican Congregation ries. His insight into church teachings, fashion.” through a string of academic degrees for Divine Worship and the Discipline his love for the church of Chicago In a catechesis session during World including: bachelor’s and master’s de- of the Sacraments, the Congregation and his commitment to Jesus Christ Youth Day in Dusseldorf, Germany, in grees in theology from the University for Institutes of Consecrated Life and shaped and formed my episcopacy. I 2005, Cardinal George told the youths of Ottawa in Canada, a master’s in phi- for Societies of Apostolic Life, and the have often said Cardinal George was that having polio at the age of 13 left losophy from The Catholic University Pontifical Council “Cor Unum.” He the undeclared intellectual leader of him, “a captive in my own body. I soon of America in Washington; a doctorate also served in the Congregation for the conference of Catholic bishops. learned that self-pity got me nowhere. in philosophy from Tulane University, the Evangelization of Peoples and the We will all miss his voice, but we will Faith was the way out, because in faith New Orleans; and a doctorate of sacred Pontifical Commission for the Cultural continue to be shaped by his vision.” I was not alone, and good can come theology in ecclesiology from the Pon- Heritage of the Church; and the Pontif- — Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of of something that appears bad at that tifical Urban University in Rome. ical Council for the Study of the Orga- Milwaukee. time.” After his ordination, much of Car- nizational and Economic Problems of Archbishop Cupich in his statement dinal George’s work was in academia, the Holy See. 12 CLASSIFIEDS THELEAVEN.COM | APRIL 24, 2015 APRIL 24, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM CALENDAR 13

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Afterschool aide: Mon. - Thurs. from 3 - 5:30 p.m. layout. Must have own truck and hand tools. Computer Electrical and plumbing, my, 24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa. The website at: www.christtheking5k.weebly. the 5K starting at 8 a.m. The enthusiasm Valley Lookout. Must be self-motivated and be at least 16 years of age. skills required. Overtime paid, fuel allowance, per diem Brick mason - Brick, stone, tile and flat work. 19 years Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 cost to attend is $50, which includes en- com. Early registration ends April 13. of the runners, community spirit and in- All of the above positions must enjoy working with chil- when traveling. Our company has over 45 years Quick of residential/commercial experience. FREE QUOTES - KC trance to the event, tasting and voting in credible spread of food makes this an dren. For more information, call Tati at (913) 362-4660. Serve food, retail and professional tenant improvement metro area. Small and large jobs accepted. Call Jim at STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement fin- rounds one and two, and viewing in round A Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinner will be event not to miss. It’s not too late to regis- FOR SALE experience with both local and national clients. This is a (913) 485-4307. www.facebook.com/faganmasonry. ish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: held May 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Brigid Hall, Principal - St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Kansas City, three. For more information, visit the web- ter or volunteer. For more details, visit the Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, 100% field position. If you are an “in the office” project painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window 309 S. 6th St., Osage City. Beef burritos, Missouri, seeks a principal committed to Catholic educa- manager, please do not apply. Drug test required. Send Mike Hammer local moving - A full-service mover. glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579- site at: www.knockoutbout.com. website at: www.runningwiththecows. ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. tion with strong leadership, communication and motiva- resume by email to: [email protected]. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage con- 1835. Email: [email protected]. Member of tacos, beans, salad, chips and dip, des- com. The event will benefit Holy Rosary - Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. tional skills. St. Charles School is a parish school serving tainer load/unload, and in-home moving. No job too Holy Trinity, Lenexa. The Catholic Career Roundtable job serts and drinks will be served. The cost Wea School and Catholic Relief Services. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. approximately 230 pre-K – 8th-grade students with a Manager - Parish office manager for large suburban small. Serving JoCo since 1987. St. Joseph, Shawnee, club conducts weekly workshops each for advance tickets is: $10 for adults; $5 staff of 27. St Charles is located in suburban Kansas City, parish. Management and computer skills required. Send parishioner. Call Mike at (913) 927-4347 or send an email HARCO Exteriors LLC Saturday from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Attendees for children ages 6 - 12; and free for chil- Training for new respite volunteers will For sale - Lift chair. Blue; excellent condition. Lenexa. Missouri, north of the river. Applicant must be a practic- resume to Msgr. Charles, Curé of Ars Parish, 9401 Mis- to: [email protected]. Your Kansas City fencing specialists Call (913) 894-2825. ing Catholic, have a master’s degree in educational ad- discuss the fundamentals of transition- dren under the age of 5. The cost for tick- be held May 9 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at sion Rd., Leawood, KS 66206, or send an email to: msgr Family owned and operated ing to new careers and techniques to find ets at the door is $12 for adults; $6 for St. Joseph Health Center, located at I-435 ministration, teaching experience and preferably three [email protected]. Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and (913) 815-4817 For sale - At Resurrection Cemetery, two easements years administrative experience. If interested, please beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. www.harcoexteriorsllc.com employment in today’s business climate. children ages 6 - 12. There will also be si- and State Line Rd. Respite is a rewarding in mausoleum. Contact A. Kelly at (913) 649-9691. apply online at: http://app.hireology.com/s/39677. All Drivers - Special Beginnings Early Learning Center is seek- Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. The April 25 round table panel will be held lent auction baskets. Proceeds will benefit ministry giving companionship and care applications must be received by April 30. ing part-time drivers for its school-age program located in Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. Swalms Organizing - Downsizing - Clean Out Service. at Good Shepherd Parish, 12800 W. 75th the building fund. to a person unable to be alone, while al- For sale - At Mount Calvary Cemetery. Tandem crypt in Lenexa. Candidates must be able to drive a 13-passenger www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. Reduce clutter - Any space organized. Shelving built on St., Shawnee. For more information, send lowing the caregiver some much needed mausoleum. Today’s selling price is $7,935; offering this Religious education director/coordinator - St. Ber- minibus, similar to a 15-passenger van. CDL not required, site. Items hauled for recycling and donations. 20 years The ninth annual Blisters for Sisters walk space for $6,000. Call Marcie at (913) 712-8124. nard Church, Wamego, is accepting letters of application an email to: catholiccareerroundtablekc@ time away. Men and women are needed to but must have an excellent driving record. Candidates Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, exp, insured. Call Tillar: (913) 375-9115. WWW.SWALMS gmail.com or call (816) 582-1809. will be held May 2 at St. Thomas More become volunteers. Respite is sponsored for a religious education director/coordinator. The posi- would pick up children from area schools and then work 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace bro- ORGANIZING.COM. Parish, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, tion is a key pastoral leadership and formation role that directly with them when arriving back at the center. Ex- ken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry by the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic WANTED TO BUY requires collaboration with the pastor, staff members, perience preferred. Must have strong work ethic and the and patio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. EL SOL Y LA TIERRA The OLU third annual car, truck and cy- Missouri. Registration is from 8:30 - 9:30 Woman, and trained volunteers are insured volunteers and parishioners — to provide Catholic edu- ability to work with children. Insurance provided. Back- Call (913) 227-4902. *Commercial & residential cle show will be held April 25 at Our Lady a.m. at the church, and the walk begins against liability. Volunteers serve in their Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or a cation for the parish’s needs. Qualifications for the ideal ground check will be conducted. Great opportunity for re- * Lawn renovation *Mowing of Unity Parish at Sacred Heart campus, at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the min- own parish. For more information, call Pat whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. applicant are a bachelor’s degree in theology or philos- tired persons or those seeking a second job. Job responsi- * Clean-up and hauling 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas. There istries of the Sisters. Registration forms Scheibel at (913) 897-6589. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart ophy, catechesis or similar academic discipline; some bilities include: ensuring safety and well-being of children HOME IMPROVEMENT * Dirt grading/installation Parish, Shawnee. experience in teacher/leading young children, teens will be food and vendor booths and live mu- are available online at: www.kansascity who are being transported at all times, including loading * Landscape design * Free estimates blistersforsisters.org. and/or RCIA; leadership and supervisory experience in a and unloading. Driving short, round-trip routes to elemen- Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! sic. The cost for early bird registration is $15 Immaculata Hall of Fame Cele- Antiques wanted Catholic parish setting. Applicant should be motivated tary schools in Lenexa/Olathe area. Summer only: Driving line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — re- Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391 before April 17, and $20 after. For an entry bration, honoring Msgr. Charles Coca-Cola items and old signs. and effective in communication and be knowledgeable short, round- trip routes to two Lenexa city pools. Main- model! Johnson County area. Call for a free quote. (913) form, send an email to olucarclub@yahoo. Seton Center’s annual “Swingin’ 16 McGlinn and Frank Mazeitis, will be Indian rugs, turquoise jewelry. of current media and technology; some travel required. taining mileage log. Keeping interior of vehicle clean. Ap- 709-8401. Concrete construction - Tear out and replace com. at the Stack” event will be held May 16. Mass begins at 4:30 Old wrist and pocket watches, postcards and photo- The Wamego area is in an economically growing area, ply by sending an email to chris@specialbeginningsonline. stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining 6 held at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 at p.m. in Annunciation Chapel, followed by a graphs. Check your attic or basements for treasures. providing a good possibility for a spouse’s employment. com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa KS 66215. Helping Hand Handy Man - Home maintenance chores walls, footings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation Call Chris at (913) 593-7507. Please send by email a letter of application and resume The Leavenworth Region of Fiorella’s Private Dining, 13641 dinner and the program at St. Joseph Dining available by the hour. Special rate for senior and single- and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; refer- ACCW will host its quarterly lun- Holmes, Martin City, Missouri. The cost to Hall at the , 4100 S. with three references to: [email protected] Social worker - Villa St. Francis, Olathe, is seeking to parent households. Electrical, painting, wood refinishing, ences. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, before June 15. fill a full-time social worker position. Benefits include deck repair, yard work, shelving and organizing. Most home [email protected]. 26 cheon and meeting on April 26 at attend is $80 per person; tables of 10 for 4th St., Leavenworth. RSVP by May 1. For fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, medical, dental, vision, as well as a 403(b) and paid life problems and needs solved. Member of Prince of Peace, Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, $800. This is the 20th year that Fiorella’s more information, visit the website at: www. pottery, sterling, china dinnerware. Director of finance - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pitts- insurance. Send resume by email to: deborahb@villasf. Olathe. Call Mark Coleman at (913) 526-4490. 22131 Meagher Rd., Easton. A potluck din- Jack Stack Barbecue has sponsored this leavenworthcatholicschools.org or call the Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179. burg, is seeking to fill a newly created director of finance org or visit the Olathe location to fill out an application. REAL ESTATE ner will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by event for Seton Center. To register or re- development office at (913) 682-7801. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee position. The director of finance will oversee all aspects Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block quest more information, call Julie at (816) of finance, accounting and budgeting, facilities and in- guest speaker Vince Eimer. The meeting and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation Wanted to buy - I NEED HOUSES! I buy them as is, with no will be held after the speaker. For more in- 581-4722 or send an email to: jcogley@ Do you know someone in need of minor formation technology for the parish, St. Mary’s Colgan SERVICES bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) repairs. You can even leave behind what you don’t want. We MISCELLANEOUS Catholic Schools and St. Pius X Catholic Student Center. 829-4336. buy houses that need foundation or roof repair. All sales are formation, call (913) 683-4304, or send an setonkc.org. home repairs, yard work or just a good Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a business Complete plumbing and bath cash with no strings attached. Please call Mark Edmondson email to: [email protected]. clean out of a basement or garage? Cath- Our Lady of Hope. Catholics with an Anglican and Meth- related field and three or more years of professional Master plumber for your entire home. Painting, tile Last year was a great year, thank you to all my cus- at (913) 980-4905. Holy Trinity Parish member. A Mass and retirement recep- olic HEART (Helping Everyone Attain Re- odist heritage. Formal and friendly. Visitors welcome. work experience. A full job description is available online install, bath remodeling. Onyx Collection Distributor. tomers! Spring is around the corner and we do decks, A three-mile walk will be held on April 26 tion will be held May 9 at Queen pairs Today) will be in Kansas City, July Mass Saturdays at 4 p.m., St. Therese Little Flower, 5814 at: www.ollsmc.com. This position offers competitive Serving Johnson County for 20 years. windows, doors, house painting (interior and exterior), For sale or rent - Pinebrook condo, 7428 W. 102nd Ct., from 1 - 3 p.m. in Kansas City, Kansas, to of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 13 - 16. Catholic HEART provides a team of Euclid, Kansas City, Mo. Fulfills Sunday obligation. Father salary and benefits. Interested applicants should submit 9 Member Ascension Parish; call Mike at (913) 488-4930. wood rot, deck staining and siding. You name it, we can Overland Park. Beautiful big living and dining room. 1 BR, 1 W. 71st St., Overland Park, for Ernie Davis. Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph, organist. For more a cover letter and resume along with names of three pro- pray for an end to violence. Participants willing hearts and hands to come to your information, send an email to: [email protected] or do it. No job too big or small, just give us a call. Insured. BA, sunroom, eat-in kitchen. Almost everything is new. Fur- Susie English, a longtime educator in the fessional references to Search Committee, P.O. Box 214, Agua Fina Irrigation and Landscape Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. nished. Heat and hot water included. Lots of storage space, will stop along the way to pray particu- aid. We can supply the tools, the labor and call (816) 729-6776. Pittsburg, KS 66762, or send by email to: search@ollsmc. The one-stop location for your project! walk-in closet. No smoking or pets. $75,000 for sale, or larly where there has been violence in the archdiocese and current principal at John some materials. Requests for assistance com. First consideration for applications is May 8, how- Landscape and irrigation design, Local handyman and lawn care - Water heaters, gar- $850 rent per month. Call Mrs. Booker at (913) 341-8273. city. The walk will begin at Sanctuary of Paul II School, Overland Park. Friends, for- must be submitted before June 1. For in- ever, they will continue to be accepted after this date. installation and maintenance. bage disposals, toilets, faucets, painting, power wash- Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan- mer students and colleagues are invited formation, call Scott See at (913) 208- Cleanup and grading services ing,doors, storm doors, gutter cleaning, wood rot, mow- For sale by owner - 2 BR condo at 87th and Metcalf near sas, and end at Shalom House, 2100 N. to attend. You may forward well-wishes 4610; Ernie Boehner at (913) 433-2085; or Position - Articulate, organized systems driven person It’s time to repair your lawn. 20% discount on lawn ing, carpet, roofing, etc. Member of Holy Angels Parish. Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 2 handicap 13th St., Kansas City, Kansas. and memories of her by email to: john Rick Cheek at (913) 284-1725. for 20+ hours per week to start. Full-time potential for renovations with mention of this ad. Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118. equipped bathrooms, wheelchair ramp from parking to right person. Skills required are: writing, database and Visit the website at: www.goaguafina.com entrance. Includes fireplace, hardwood floors and car port. Stair lifts & More We’ll lift you up! social media proficiency. Ideal candidate knows Word, Call (913) 530-7260 or (913) 530-5661 Get the job done right the first time Thermal windows throughout. 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Send tion, call (913) 422-0610; send an email to: [email protected]. Brian (913) 952-5965, Holy Trinity parishioner serving our community.” cover letter and resume by email to: cdtcareers@gmail. com; or visit the website at: www.teresakiddlawyer. Jim (913) 257-1729, Holy Spirit parishioner com. com. Please do not wait until life seems hopeless before CAREGIVING getting good quality legal advice that may solve your Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 Principal - Nativity of Mary Catholic community seeks a financial stress. days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re spiritual leader committed to providing an environment prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) looking to introduce care for your family or simply looking where children can experience learning and living fully in Professional window cleaning - Residential only. In- 962-5058. 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SCRIPTURE READINGS MARK MY WORDS FROM THE SUPER FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER

April 26 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Psst! I’ve seen the risen Lord! Love is the answer, discovers Catholic school principal Acts 4: 8-12 ear friends said, “Well, I hope you please come visit. You are and expectations or that Ps 118: 1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 ast Thursday, I was was better simply because me. We may never see each don’t regret your choice of welcome anytime.” The there are never any negative 1 Jn 3: 1-2 having a wonderful someone cared for him with other again, but your ran- of Catholic seats!” man replied, “Thank you. consequences for students, Jn 10: 11-18 lunch on the patio a small, unexpected gift. dom act of kindness is truly schools, Throughout the flight, Maybe Catholics aren’t so but rather, that we always outside at the Yard We Christians are to be appreciated! May you have a the man told her his story. bad after all.” make sure students know April 27 D LHouse in Kansas City, Kan- Christ-like messengers of very blessed day, sir!” “I hate Catholics.” He had been raised Cath- I have continued to think that we love them, even Monday sas. The weather was spec- hope to a world that has so • On Tuesday, a Catholic Acts 11: 1-18 That is what a man on an olic and attended Catholic about what happened to this if we impose such conse- Pss 42: 2-3; 43: 3-4 tacular, the food tasty, and I much bad news in it. In fact, press colleague, who was airplane said to one of our KATHY O’HARA schools more than 30 years principal since she told me quences. Jn 10: 1-10 was catching up on life with FATHER because we see and hear stranded at La Guardia Air- Catholic school principals. ago. He told her story after the story. There are so many As my thoughts return a good friend. What could such relentless sadness, port in New York because of The principal and some Kathy O’Hara is the superintendent story of how he remem- lessons for us in Catholic to the man on the plane, I April 28 be better than that? Well, MARK GOLDASICH we sometimes forget that bad weather, had this to say: of the teachers from the of archdiocesan schools. bered being mistreated schools today to learn from cannot help think that the Peter Chanel, priest, martyr; how about getting a glimpse Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of it’s up to us to turn things “I would like to thank the same school were boarding when he was in school. the man’s experience. situation was not just a Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest of the risen Jesus? around. We don’t have just man who slept on the hard Acts 11: 19-26 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He a plane to attend the Na- The principal just lis- As I reflect on these chance occurrence. I think Ps 87: 1b-7 Let me give you the has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. good news, but the best floor here at La Guardia so tional Catholic Education The principal replied, tened, occasionally com- lessons, one word comes to it was a moment guided by Jn 10: 22-30 details. news. And we’re called to I could have 3.5 hours on a Association conference. “We’re going to a confer- menting, “I am so sorry mind — love. Those in our the Holy Spirit, and I believe A young man in his 20s proclaim it to the world by cot last night.” The man was in the seat ence,” and told him which that happened to you.” schools must strive every our principal responded April 29 was sitting by himself at her face and offered him our words and, maybe most • Another friend post- next to where the principal conference when he asked. When the plane landed, the minute of every day to truly the way any of our Catholic Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor of the a table across from mine. something. I started grin- effectively, by our actions. ed this on April 18: “This was sitting. As he buckled That is when he told her principal told the man her see and treat our young school staff today would church He’d ordered a half-rack of ning when I saw what she We’re to be light for others. afternoon I heard a scream his seat belt, he said to the he hated Catholics. Though name and school and said, people as Jesus would treat respond — with love. Acts 12:24 – 13:5a barbecue ribs and was truly had in her hand: a portable Just for fun, I decided and looked up from my desk Ps 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8 principal, “You are either on stunned, the principal kept “Whenever you would like them. Vaya con Dios! Jn 12: 44-50 enjoying them. I suppose package of Wet Ones®. to shift my focus for a few just in time to see a little a ‘girls’ weekend’ or going to her engaging smile and to see how we do things This does not mean that some folks eat ribs with a The surprised young man days from the sorrows of girl in pink flip over the side a conference.” without missing a beat today in Catholic schools, we abandon high standards April 30 knife and fork, but most of gratefully took one, and the the world to where hope — of the escalator about 3/4 Pius V, pope us — this young man includ- lady without further fanfare the risen Lord — was being of the way up. There could Acts 13: 13-25 ed — love to just pick them returned to her table and lived and proclaimed. have been a tragic ending Ps 89: 2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 up and eat them with our her meal. Here are just a few sam- if her guardian angel hadn’t ORDAINED TO SERVE Jn 13: 16-20 hands. I thought to myself, I’ve ples over the last couple of put another dad in the right May 1 After he finished eating, seen the risen Lord here to- days from my news feed on place at the right time to Joseph the Worker the poor guy was using his day. This is what the Easter Facebook: break her fall. She was so Acts 13: 26-33 napkin to try and get all season is about: bringing • A friend of a friend scared but safe!” All Catholics — not just clergy — are called to preach Ps 2: 6-11b new life into the world. of the barbecue sauce off posted the following from So, where will you see you know what I’m going to He confronted the candidate and priests give Jn 14: 1-6 Where there’s a need, a hen it his fingers. He was having Chetopa this past Monday: the risen Lord this week? say?” and said, “I’ll give you one homilies at Mass. They a tough go of it. All of a Christian is called to notice “To the man at Lowe’s today He’s all around us . . . if only May 2 comes All of them shook their last chance. If you don’t should fulfill this sacred sudden, I heard the scraping and respond — not for any that saw me buying a load we have the eyes to see . . . Athanasius, bishop, doctor of the church heads “no.” The have a homily tomorrow, obligation with enthusiasm, personal recognition or to train- Acts 13: 44-52 of a chair at the table to my of paneling and roofing, changing the world for the candidate sheepishly said, you’ll be asked to leave the fervor and skill. Ps 98: 1-4 left. An older lady got up, reward, but simply because then kindly handed me his better — one Wet One, one W ing future deacons, “Neither do I.” And he sat program.” Yet all Catholics are it’s what the Lord would Jn 14: 7-14 marched over to the young 10% off coupon, I hope you coupon, one cot, and one down. The next day the candi- called to preach, to have a do. That young man’s day man with a huge smile on know how much you helped dad at a time. we’re always looking The priest in charge of date stood up and asked, living relationship with the for ways to give them ample LEON SUPRENANT the cohort, or class, was not “Do you know what I am go- Lord and bear witness to training and practice in Leon Suprenant is the pastoral happy. He warned the can- ing to say?” Half of the stu- him in the classroom of life. the art of homiletics, or associate for administration in the didate, “I’ll give you another dents fearfully nodded “yes” Many find this task FIND THE LEAVEN preaching, in the liturgy. In office of the permanent diaconate. chance tomorrow, and you’d and the other half cluelessly daunting and want to leave IN THESE PLACES discussing “best practic- For more information on the diacon- better have a homily.” shook their heads “no.” The the work of evangelization es” with other deacons, I ate, visit www.archkck.org/deacons. 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All The poor guy was very theleavenkc at the close of the day. The fearfully nodded their heads and said, “‘Those who know, know Jesus, go tell some- cial about a from exile in Babylonia. the other stones are lined up nervous and stayed up all men prepare the practice “yes.” “Then there’s no rea- tell those who don’t know.’ body else about him. If you cornerstone? The invading Assyrian with him. night. Yet, in the morning, homily at night and deliver son to tell you,” he said. And Today, the Gospel has been don’t know Jesus, seek out Sometimes, army had demolished the This verse of Psalm 118 is he didn’t have a homily. He TWITTER it in class the next morning. got up and looked out at his he sat down. proclaimed.” someone who does. You’ll @theleavenkc Wwe will see a cornerstone Temple when they de- quoted three other times in On one occasion, a Now the priest was angry. As ordained ministers, be glad you did. of a public building, such as stroyed the city of Jerusa- the New Testament. One of classmates and asked, “Do a church or a town hall. It lem. In that sense, they had those times expands upon YOUTUBE often will be inscribed with FATHER MIKE STUBBS rejected the stones of the the quotation in the manner www.youtube.com/ the date of construction Temple. The rebuilding of that I have outlined. That is user/theleavenkc and other items of infor- Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of the Temple would repre- in 1 Pt 2: 5-7: mation about the build- Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and sent the honoring of those “Like living stones, let VOCATIONS CORNER ing. At the same time, the has a degree in Scripture from Harvard stones and lifting them up yourselves be built into a University. WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT . . . cornerstone does not look in dignity. It would repre- spiritual house to be a holy absolutely necessary. The sent the restoration of the priesthood to offer spiritual STORY IDEAS building would still stand the builders has become the people of Israel to their sacrifices acceptable to God Discerning? Seek out the feedback of those who know well [email protected] without it. cornerstone.” former glory. through Jesus Christ. For it at the cathedral was not “the things that we do not see (or their discernment. A re- On the other hand, cen- The apostle Peter quotes If Psalm 118 was referring says in Scripture: ‘Behold, hile I moment” when I definitively do not want to see). cent survey of new priests CALENDAR NOTICES turies ago, the cornerstone this verse from Ps 118:22 in to the cornerstone of the I am laying a stone in Zion, worked heard God’s call, it helped God uses all sorts of found that, on average, [email protected] was the very first stone his talk, which we hear in Temple, that deepens the a cornerstone, chosen and give me verification. As I trustworthy people to give three different people had laid in the construction of Sunday’s first reading, Acts meaning of the metaphor precious, and whoever be- after col- discerned God’s path for us vocational encourage- mentioned that they saw a ANNIVERSARY NOTICES the building. All the other 4:8-12. He identifies Jesus that Peter applies to Jesus lieves in it shall not be put W my life, I recognized that ment and guidance. Parents, potential religious vocation [email protected] stones lined up with it. The as the cornerstone rejected as the cornerstone. Jesus is to shame.’ Therefore, its val- lege, I helped teach God placed people along priests, religious, teachers, in the young man. You could cornerstone determined by the builders, whom he the cornerstone of the new ue is for you who have faith. religious education that path to give me some coaches, friends and many be one of those three for a EAGLE SCOUTS the course of the entire identifies as the leaders of Temple, constructed out But for those without faith: FATHER SCOTT trustworthy and worthwhile others can be God’s instru- future priest or Sister, so be [email protected] building. It was the most the people. of the flesh and blood of ‘The stone which the build- at St. Paul Parish in perspective. Discernment ments to move along our bold, open your mouth and important piece of the Originally, Psalm 118 those who believe in him, ers rejected has become the Olathe. WALLISCH ADVERTISING could not happen only in- discernment. I encourage tell them. building. might have pointed to the the church. Like any corner- cornerstone.’” Sally, the director of Father Scott Wallisch is the [email protected] archdiocesan vocations director. You side my head. you who have not yet dis- By God’s grace, five years “The stone rejected by rebuilding of the Temple in stone, Jesus determines the religious education, invited can email him at: [email protected]. This illustrates anoth- covered your vocation to after my conversation with my friend and me to teach er important principle of be listening to trustworthy Sally, I was in that same eighth-grade confirmation. discernment: We have to folks in your life. cathedral, being ordained by “In this way you will be able to offer a more ty is so close to the cathedral that “I could hear Teaching impacted me open to the idea, I muttered take into serious consid- In the same vein, I also Archbishop Naumann. As I POPE FRANCIS unified and courageous denunciation of all vio- everything: the gunshots, the ambulances, the Pope Francis mourned the deaths of all those lence, especially that committed in the name of police, the military,” and everyone rushing the and, after three years, I at her under my breath to eration feedback that we encourage parents, priests, thought about all the things killed in extremist and ethnic violence in Kenya God,” he said a written message to the bishops. victims to the hospital right in front of the ca- was taking my discernment get out of my head. As I receive from those we trust. religious, teachers and oth- that brought me to that and admonished the perpetrators to “come to The bishops’ meeting at the Vatican to re- thedral. The attack April 2, Holy Thursday, led more seriously. But I kept it thought about her comment, If someone knows us well, ers, if you can see the poten- moment, I still remembered their senses and seek mercy.” Meeting the Ken- port on the state of their dioceses came just two to heightened security and people being told to myself. During a field trip though, I had to admit that has wisdom and wants what tial of a religious vocation Sally’s words. yan bishops April 16 during their “ad limina” vis- weeks after an attack by the Somalia-based al- to stay at home during Holy Week, he said. One to our Cathedral of St. Peter, I needed take her words to its to the Vatican, the pope urged the bishops to Shabab militants on Garissa University College Mass was canceled and very few people turned is best for us, we need to, on in someone you know well, Is there a Sally in your step up efforts with other Christians and other left nearly 150 people dead. Coadjutor Bishop up for liturgies the rest of the week. Sally took me aside and told heart, because I had come to some level, take into ac- do not be afraid to tell them. life? What is she or he say- faiths to promote peace, dialogue and justice. Joseph Alessandro of Garissa said the universi- — CNS me she thought I was called trust her and her advice. count what that person has Everyone needs encourage- ing? Are you listening? to be a priest. Still not fully Although my experience to say. They may see in us ment and good feedback in 16 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | APRIL 24, 2015 ALTERED PLANS Jonathan Dizon thought he had it all figured out — then God stepped in By Joe Bollig PERSONALLY SPEAKING [email protected] JONATHAN REYES DIZON ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Age: 38 You can make all the Birthplace: Manila, Philippines life and career plans you Parents: Jaime A. Dizon, Susana R. Di- want. Sometimes, God zon has a better idea. Siblings: Jose Mari R. Dizon, John Jo- Like moving you 8,100 seph R. Dizon miles away to another country and mak- Current home parish: St. Lawrence K Catholic Campus Center, Lawrence ing you a priest. That’s what happened to Deacon Jon- Favorite TV/Online show: “24” and athan Reyes Dizon, 38. When he left his “Fringe” native Manila to come to Kansas in 2002, Favorite social networking tool: Face- book he had two things on his mind: 1) getting Breviary: old school dead tree or high an education; 2) getting married. tech digital (and why)?: I own both. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will I like the traditional breviary because ordain Deacon Dizon and three other they are ordered for that particular men to the priesthood at 10:30 a.m. on end/purpose (which is for celebration May 23 at St. Michael the Archangel Par- of the Liturgy of the Hours). I also have ish in Leawood. an iBreviary app on my phone so that in Deacon Dizon was born into a de- case I am not carrying my breviary and vout Catholic family in Manila, Republic I need to pray, then I have no excuse. of the Philippines. His parents sent him Favorite musical genre or group/per- to the Claret School of Quezon City, a son: Acoustic music / Boyce Avenue Catholic boys’ school operated by the (from YouTube) Claretian Missionaries. Although he was My brush with a person famous/infa- an altar server, he had no thoughts about mous: While I was a teaching assistant himself becoming a priest. at KU, I had to teach laboratory classes After graduating from high school in in physics. Tyrel Reed (former KU bas- 1993, he entered the University of the ketball player) had to sit in in two of my Philippines and graduated with a bache- classes when his normally scheduled lor’s of science in applied physics in 1998. laboratory time would conflict with an He also became involved in a charismatic away game. group. Favorite saint: St. Lorenzo Ruiz (pro- After graduation, he became an in- tomartyr of the Philippines) Favorite Bible passage/book (and structor, but realized that he needed to why): “You did not choose me, but I further his education to advance his ca- have chosen you” (Jn 15:16). This pas- reer. sage was very instrumental in my voca- “A lot of people asked me, ‘How did tional discernment. you end up in Kansas?’,” said Deacon Book now reading: “The School of Dizon. “Well, back in the Philippines, I Christian Perfection” by St. Alphonsus was already a junior faculty [member] Liguori in a college. In the Philippines, you don’t PHOTO COURTESY OF KATI SERIO Favorite food: Filipino food need an advanced degree to teach, so I Deacon Jonathan Dizon stands with his goddaughter, Rebekah Marie Serio, this Easter at the St. But never feed me: fish in a broth taught undergraduate classes.” Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence. He will be ordained to the priesthood in May. Favorite childhood toy: Charlie Brown His department head there was a stuffed toy graduate of the University of Kansas and tles of the Interior Life. “Why did I apply for the Archdiocese Favorite place in the world: Tropical had been contacted by his former adviser His faith became reinvigorated and of Kansas City in Kansas? Part of it is — beaches in the Philippines at KU. The KU adviser — offering assis- challenged. at the time I was discerning — I felt God Best job I’ve had: College physics in- tantships — was recruiting bright Filipi- “I thought I already knew everything, had led me to this place and called me to structor no students. but apparently I did not,” he said. this place,” said Deacon Dizon. “I felt I Worst job I’ve had: None that I would “My girlfriend was already [at KU],” He began to go to daily Mass, estab- received my call [here] and God was di- consider. said Deacon Dizon. “An assistantship had lished a more stable and frequent prayer recting me to serve the people where I Hobbies/things I like to do: Photogra- been offered the previous year and she life, went to confession more often and had been called. This is where I’m called phy, playing guitar, listening to music, took it. When the chance came again, I attended eucharistic adoration. Finally, to be. This is where I am needed.” watching movies/TV shows/sports, thought it was God’s plan for me to study he attended a Samuel Group for voca- Deacon Dizon went to Kenrick- basketball (real and video game), sleep- abroad and be with my girlfriend. We’d tional discernment. He also talked with Glennon Seminary in St. Louis from ing If I were loading the ark, I’d be sure to be under the same program and adviser. Father Mitchel Zimmerman, the archdi- 2011 to 2015. He was ordained a deacon bring: All the endangered species. I took it as a sign from God.” ocesan vocations director, and visited a on May 17, 2014, at Curé of Ars Parish What I’d talk about if Pope Francis seminary. in Leawood. So, Deacon Dizon entered the Univer- called me: Ask about his visit to the sity of Kansas in 2002. Eventually, he and “I fell in love with the Eucharist,” said Although his father is recovering from Philippines his girlfriend decided to marry. Every- Deacon Dizon. “That’s when I think the a stroke and will not be able to attend Qualities I admire in priests I know: thing was coming together as planned. call started getting to me. I felt drawn to his priestly ordination, his mother and Joy, fidelity and pastoral charity “When engaged, you have very deep the priesthood.” youngest brother will be there to repre- Best advice I’ve received: Trust your conversations with each other,” said Dea- But a question nagged him. What sent the family. unknown future to a known God. con Dizon. “And, in one of our conversa- about all those years he spent studying? Father Scott Wallisch, the archdioce- My advice to anyone seeking their tions, I found out she no longer wanted Would his degrees mean anything if he san vocations director, is looking forward vocation: Ultimately, God desires your to be Catholic.” became a priest? Was it all a waste? to Deacon Dizon joining the presbyter- happiness. You owe it to yourself to find That revelation resulted in the couple “One of the fruits of my spiritual di- ate. out if your happiness lies in the priest- breaking up and a tough couple of years rection and discernment was [the realiza- “Deacon Jonathan Dizon is a man with hood. for him — especially since they still tion] that it doesn’t matter where you are a profound love for Christ, his church What I’m looking forward to as a shared an adviser and the same class- in life when you enter the priesthood,” he and his priesthood,” said Father Wallisch. priest: Celebrating the sacraments and es. Eventually, Deacon Dizon himself said. “All your past experiences — who “He is very intelligent and is highly edu- liturgy stopped going to Mass. you are at the time of your ordination — cated. There are a lot of people who in- High school: Claret School of Quezon “After two years, I felt I could not go is your gift to God. I have to trust God tellectually challenge our priests, seeking City, Philippines, class of 1989 on living like this, this pathetic life,” he will use who I am in the ministry to the answers to deep questions, and Deacon Any other higher education: Univer- said. “I felt like I needed to turn things church. There is nothing wasted in my Jonathan is prepared for those challeng- sity of the Philippines Los Banos (B.S. around, so I started going to Mass. That’s life. All the things I became at this point es.” in applied physics, 1998); University of when my involvement in the St. Law- will be used by God in any way he wants.” “Although very smart, he is also very Kansas (M.S. in physics, 2006); Univer- rence Catholic Campus Center started.” Dizon applied for the seminary one relatable and approachable,” Father Wal- sity of Kansas (Ph.D. in physics, 2009) Seminary: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in He attended theology classes, went semester before he graduated with a doc- lisch added. “He has a good sense of hu- St. Louis, (B.A. in philosophy, 2011); Ken- on retreats and began spiritual direction torate in physics in 2009. He wanted to be mor and a personality that puts people at rick-Glennon Seminary, (M.A./M.Div. in with Sister Elena Morcelli of the Apos- a priest in Kansas. ease.” theology, 2015)