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LEAVEN PHOTO BY JOE MCSORLEY Connie Maltby directs the band during class at Holy Spirit School in Overland Park. Maltby was recently named outstanding music educator in the northeast district of the Kansas Music Edu- cators Association.

ter’s at Wichita State, then taught at Clearwater USD 264 and Cowley County Community College. She took time off to raise her children, Brianna and Garrett, and finally land- ed in her current job at Holy Spirit School. Her children participated in OUTSTANDING choir and band at Holy Spirit under her direction. This year, she has about 350 stu- Holy Spirit teacher wins outstanding music educator in the dents in classes, choir or band. Over the years, she estimates she has northeast district of the Kansas Music Educators Association taught music to a total of 2,500 to 3,000 students — and some very ap- By Monte Mace northeast district of the Kansas Mu- preciative ones, at that. Special to The Leaven sic Educators Association. “Connie is truly “She’s great,” said former student Maltby gives a lot of the credit for Thomas Martin. He’s now a fresh- VERLAND PARK her accomplishments to others, in- gifted and yet man at the University of Missouri — Connie Maltby cluding early music encouragement she doesn’t sit on this and plans to study voice. “She’s the traces the begin- from her parents Linus and Anita first person who got me into choir. If nings of her music Haverkamp, and the support of Holy talent. She uses it to not for her, I probably wouldn’t have ministry at Holy Spirit’s pastors and principals for done it. I hope to have a music career, Spirit School here expanding the music education pro- “ help others come to maybe opera.” Oback to her roots in Wetmore and St. gram and starting activities like band Former students stay in touch James Parish where she played the and drum line. know and love Christ.” with Maltby and sometimes sing organ at Mass — and, yes, sang and “It’s a very rewarding job, even if with Holy Spirit choirs when they re- danced while milking the cows on the students don’t become music ma- Father Richard Storey turn home. her family’s dairy farm. jors,” she said. “That’s not my goal. It’s Holy Spirit pastor Father Rich- Since those days, she’s come a long to allow them to appreciate and enjoy ard Storey said Maltby isn’t afraid to way: earning a master’s degree in music for a lifetime and share their lessons beginning in fourth grade, challenge students or the 9 a.m. choir music, directing choir and teaching God-given talent. My hope is they’ll then went to Benedictine College in members in order to get the very best at Holy Spirit for a total of 22 years, become part of their church’s music Atchison for advanced lessons. She out of them. then winning an award late last year ministry and have a love for music.” got an undergraduate music degree as outstanding music educator in the Growing up, Maltby took piano at the University of Kansas, a mas- >> See “TEACHER” on page 6

LET US PRAY INTO THE WILD When we asked readers last fall to share with us the unusual places A group of 50 men, mostly from Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, they prayed, so many of the responses involved outdoor settings we got in touch with nature during an outdoor retreat. The very first held the project until now. So please forgive the delay, and don’t be F.I.R.E. men’s retreat was held Feb. 7-8 at Prairie Star Ranch near surprised if you hear from us in the next few months. Williamsburg. Pages 8-9 2 ARCHBISHOP THELEAVEN.COM | MARCH 13, 2015 MARCH 13, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Jesuit novices draw inspiration from Pope Francis By Jessica Langdon about how especially important it is Let’s make every day in Kansas as it is in Lourdes [email protected] that those of us in consecrated life “ra- his past tell us that suffering is diate the joy and beauty of living the something that should never CALENDAR ANSAS CITY, Kan. — They Gospel and following Christ to the Saturday, be wasted. Administrative Team meeting were here for just six weeks, full” — something he urged all of the Our suffering and ARCHBISHOP but three Jesuit novices faithful to do in his pastoral exhorta- March 7, I Private appeal — St. Michael gained experiences to last a tion “Evangelii Gaudium.” T sickness can also be NAUMANN the Archangel, Leawood lifetimeK during their short stay. I hope that along with my brother concelebrated with a powerful tool for March 13-14 As they have been in years past, Jesuits and other religious, I can help Bishop Finn and evangelization. When we Conception Seminary board March 20 ARCHBISHOP remain joyful even in the meeting Mass — Fraternity of the Poor the novices and their director and as- to draw other people to Christ through Archbishop Keleher midst of suffering and of Jesus Christ sistant director, from the Central and my own witness of joy. the 19th annual Mass for JOSEPH F. NAUMANN adversity because of our March 15 Southern Province of the Society of Je- - William Manaker, nSJ Baptism of third or more child March 22 the Sick, sponsored by the realization that we are sus, were hosted at the Cathedral of St. — Cathedral, Kansas City, Pastoral visit — Holy Angels Peter in Kansas City, Kansas. Knights and Dames of Malta. close to our crucified Lord, Kansas Parish, Basehor, 10:30 a.m. Those with serious Before departing this annual we give a beautiful and The three novices — Matthew Hear- A. There have been times where illnesses or the infirmities event, each sick person has compelling witness of the March 16 ley, nSJ; William Manaker, nSJ; and we have read the Holy Father’s hom- from advanced age, the opportunity to receive a power of our faith in Jesus. “Shepherd’s Voice” recording ARCHBISHOP Christopher McCoy, nSJ — are in their ilies in a group setting and discussed accompanied by family and bottle of Lourdes water. A good friend of mine KELEHER first year of the novitiate with the Soci- their significance to us as a novitiate friends, from both sides of In truth, the sick, from the pro-life movement, Mass and dinner with monks of ety of Jesus. Their days in the archdio- community. It is helpful to discern to- St. Benedict Abbey, Atchison cese included everything from leading gether how we proceed with his guid- State Line Road came to suffering and disabled Molly Kelly, suffered a brain March 14 receive the anointing of the should be the honored and aneurysm several years ago. Mass — Holy Angels, Basehor a confirmation retreat at Resurrection ance. March 17 School at the Cathedral in Kansas City, - Matthew Hearley, nSJ sick and to receive Our Lord esteemed members of our She almost died and spent Catholic Leadership Institute LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE in the Eucharist. church family throughout several months in hospitals Envisioning Team — Chancery March 15 Kansas, to providing spiritual care to Mass — Federal prison camp Matt Hearley, nSJ, chats with folks who came to a farewell dinner for the Jesuit novices that spent I was reminded of my the year. Each year, this and rehabilitation centers. patients at Providence Hospital, to Mass is a moment for our Molly was an extremely Mass and dinner — Sisters of ministering to Catholic inmates at the six weeks at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kansas. The pope talks frequently visit this past October to March 17 Q. local Catholic community to gifted and dynamic speaker. St. Francis of the Martyr St. Lansing Correctional Facility. about his personal devotions and Lourdes. At Lourdes, the George Mass and luncheon — Federal sick and the suffering are the express our esteem and love However, after her recovery, prison The novices did take time out of his prayer life. Has his casual dis- their busy days, however, to answer cussion of his spiritual life influ- guests of honor. Everything for those in our area whom she still had some memory March 18 some questions from The Leaven enced yours? If so, how? is designed to accommodate the crucified Lord is asking loss and a greatly reduced Presbyteral Council meeting March 18-20 those in wheelchairs. At the to be near him. energy level. She could no Labor Review Board — New about another Jesuit — Pope Francis York beautiful candlelight rosary Blessed Teresa of longer continue her public Ethics Committee meeting — — and what they are learning from his procession each evening, Calcutta had a special love speaking schedule. While chancery example. A. I am often taught that devel- March 22 oping a strong prayer life is critical for it is the sick that receive and devotion to the sick, she was convalescing in the Confirmation — Nativity, March 19 me as a Jesuit novice and that it forms primacy in the procession. dying and poor because she hospital, her eldest son died Priests Personnel meeting Leawood The Knights and Dames understood that they had a unexpectedly. Molly seemed Q. What seems very “Jesuit” the foundation of a Jesuit’s life and of Malta trace their history special closeness to Jesus. like a modern-day Job. USCCB Committee on Commu- about the pope to you — what about ministry. . . . Committing myself to my back more than 900 years. Mother Teresa described the When I visited her at nications video conference his life seems very similar to yours daily hour of prayer and my twice dai- Their first apostolate was a suffering of the poor as the her Philadelphia home in some specific way? ly “examens” (where I reflect on how hospital in Jerusalem to care kiss of Jesus, the embrace after she had been released I’ve been alert to the way God is invit- for pilgrims of any faith or of the crucified one. One of from the rehabilitation Perpetua and Felicity. They her wounds. Undeterred, ing me to respond to the opportunities race. With the many threats her fellow Missionaries of center, she said that she were among the Christians Perpetua exhorted the A. One thing that strikes me as that come my way) allows me to grow to Christian pilgrims, the Charity told Mother Teresa wished none of this had martyred at Carthage in the others: “Stand firm in very Jesuit about Pope Francis is how in relationship with God, and it helps Knights of Malta also took once that she wished Jesus happened. Molly said that year 203. We have a written faith, love one another and he goes out of his way to care for those me to be more loving to the people I up the defense of pilgrims would not kiss her so much. she now understood what eyewitness account of the do not be tempted to do who are on the margins of society. come into contact with each and every and the sick. Their mission Our natural inclination Jesus felt like when he was martyrs of Carthage. The anything wrong because of The stories of Pope Francis going out day. Pope Francis is a beautiful example at night to visit people living on the of how a life centered around prayer is today remains to care for the is to flee suffering, to avoid stripped and scourged. author described the scene our sufferings.” Eighteen LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE sick and suffering, as well pain and discomfort at all Molly said that she had been of their martyrdom: “The hundred years later the streets, or the images of him kissing Chris McCoy, nSJ (center), visits with the parishioners at the Cathedral of St. Peter. McCoy and two one that is full of joy, a joy that is truly as to defend the Catholic costs. I have had very little stripped of her health, her day of the martyrs’ victory testimony of those early lepers, or the recent video I saw of him other Jesuit novices provided a variety of spiritual services in the area during their six weeks in the contagious. faith. Each year, the Knights personal experience with independence, her ministry dawned. They marched Christian martyrs continues making a spontaneous visit to a com- archdiocese. - Christopher McCoy, nSJ and Dames of Malta from illness. I am not a very and, most difficult of all, from their cells into the to inspire. munity of South American migrants ly and homebound, prisoners and our area bring some of the good patient. Even with her son. Despite all of this amphitheater, as if into During Lent, I encourage who are living in a shantytown in those recently released from pris- sick to Lourdes, to pray something as common and adversity, Molly declared: heaven, with cheerful looks you to pray for and spend Rome — they are wonderful examples Q. The Jesuits are renowned on, and the homeless. In just a few for physical healing and a short-term as the flu, I am an “Bishop, you know what? I and graceful bearing. If they time with someone who of how he is very intentional in loving for their practical spirituality. Do weeks, I will have the opportunity to deepened faith. impatient patient. still have Jesus. I still have trembled, it was for joy and is sick or disabled. Do these types of people who are often ne- you see that same practicality in spend some time working with the The annual Mass for In our spirituality, we joy. I receive Jesus in the not for fear.” what you can to ease their glected. Pope Francis? What have you seen poor African-American population the Sick brings a touch of believe that suffering Eucharist almost every Perpetua was so caught burden and to encourage -Christopher McCoy, nSJ him do that is a true Jesuit “fix” to in East St. Louis. Lourdes to Kansas City. At embraced with faith and morning. I am able to go up in an ecstatic experience them. Let us strive to make something? In addition, I will spend two days the annual Mass, the sick love has great power. One to an adoration chapel and of Our Lord’s love that she every day in Kansas, like a week assisting at a L’Arche commu- are the guests of honor and of the most effective forms pray. I still have Jesus! I still was unaware of her injuries it is in Lourdes, where the Q. Pope Francis often talks nity, which includes as its “core mem- everything is arranged for of intercessory prayer is to have joy!” sustained from being sick, suffering and disabled about evangelizing the peripheries. A. The Jesuits are definitely re- bers” adults with severe physical and their comfort and benefit. offer our suffering for the March 7, the date of mauled by a wild animal, are the most treasured and What peripheries have you had the nowned for their practicality. Ignatius cognitive disabilities. In the future, I After the Mass, there is a spiritual welfare of another. the Mass for the Sick, was until her fellow Christians revered members of our opportunity to work in so far, and (founder of the Society of Jesus) was hope to spend some time working with reception with refreshments. Wise spiritual directors the feast for the martyrs pointed out the severity of community. what others do you hope to some- a very practical man himself. In writ- day work in? poor communities in Central America, ing the “Constitutions of the Society of South America or Africa. Jesus,” Ignatius was very strict in how - Christopher McCoy, nSJ everything in the Jesuits should be run. Wagner’s Center Stage A. Here in Kansas City, we have Yet he knew that there would need to Photography Pilgrimage to had the opportunity to work with pris- be adaptations due to the local circum- Mud-Jacking Co. oners, as well as formerly imprisoned Q. How do you receive your stances. He would write something Specializing in Foundation Repairs individuals. I am always taken aback news of the pope? Do you read his along the line of: “If it better serves the Mud-jacking and Waterproofing. with Philadelphia by their faith and hope. They express a homilies, and if so, do you discuss greater honor and glory of God, feel Serving Lawrence, Topeka genuine need for the faith. It is essen- them in any particular setting? free to do it differently.” and surrounding areas. ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN Topeka (785) 233-3447 tial to who they are and the direction I see this practicality in Francis. He Lawrence (785) 749-1696 Sept. 21 – Sept. 28, 2015 their lives are going. There are few LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE does not seem to be overly attached to William Manaker, nSJ, prays before a farewell In business since 1963 Cost per person: $2495 dbl. occupancy places in which I have seen such love A. 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Jan. 22 in Topeka, archdiocesan pro- Her paternal life consultant Ron Kelsey announced grandparents had the “Brick by Brick” campaign to close immigrated to down Planned Parenthood’s abortion Butte from Du- clinic in Overland Park. brovnik, Croatia, and her maternal grand- How? By getting Catholics out of parents had immigrated to Butte from Luc- their chairs and onto the sidewalks to ca, Italy. She enjoyed the richness of her pray and witness. heritage. “With many people dying for their She attended St. Ann Grade School and faith in parts of the world, I encourage graduated from Girls’ Central High School Catholics to be courageous in witness- in Butte. She entered the SCL communi- ing for the sacredness of human life,” ty on Aug. 30, 1963, and, as Sister Mary said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. Jolene, made her profession of vows on “Please participate in this prayerful, Aug. 15, 1965. She later returned to the use peaceful, persistent and patient public of her baptismal name. witness for life.” Sister Susan received a bachelor’s de- Kelsey calls the campaign “Brick gree in education from Saint Mary College, by Brick” because decades of activism Leavenworth. and prayer have resulted in cracks in LEAVEN PHOTO BY MARC ANDERSON She taught in the elementary grades at the mighty edifice of Planned Parent- Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, delivers the homily at the White Mass Feb. 14 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood. St. Patrick School, Kansas City, Missouri, hood, said Kelsey. and St. Joseph School, Anaconda, Mon- tana. For eight years, she served as a child Now, he said, “we are seeking cracks care worker at St. Vincent Home, Topeka, in the bricks [of support] for Planned LEAVEN FILE PHOTO and as a staff worker at the Ancilla Day Parenthood. The “Brick by Brick” campaign is an effort by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas to close down Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinic in Overland Care Center on the campus of Saint Mary “There are efforts in the U.S. Con- Park. It involves peaceful prayer in front of the facility. Native son returns to College, Leavenworth. gress to defund Planned Parenthood. Sister Susan taught at St. John Catho- And, of course, they get over $500 mil- Next, participants travel to a side- dissuade women and families from think public witness on the sidewalk is lic School in Lawrence from 1982 until her lion a year in taxpayer monies. Most walk near Comprehensive Health of using Planned Parenthood, offer life- a significant next step to change even death. of it is Title X monies for ‘family plan- Planned Parenthood of Kansas and affirming alternatives; and encourage more hearts and minds.” concelebrate White Mass Pat Newton, principal of St. John’s, post- ning’ services.” Mid-Missouri, located at 4401 W. 109th clinic staff and volunteers to abandon Archbishop Naumann gives the ed this on the school’s website: “Hundreds The Brick by Brick campaign is one St. in Overland Park. There, they pray Planned Parenthood. campaign his heartfelt support. By Marc and Julie Anderson “Those experiences transformed of students and former students hold won- of prayerful, peaceful, persistent pub- the rosary and hold signs and banners People can participate in three “I am grateful to Ron Kelsey for Special to The Leaven “While Dr. him,” the bishop said. “While Dr. Mos- derful memories of Sister Susan in their lic witness on the sidewalks near the communicating pro-life messages. The ways, said Kelsey. One way is by being initiating this effort to close Planned cati might have been content teach- hearts. She took daily walks to downtown Planned Parenthood clinic in Overland activities conclude by about 10 a.m. a “prayer warrior.” Another way is by Parenthood in Kansas,” said the arch- EAWOOD — What do Dr. Je- [Giuseppe] ing and practicing medicine, the Holy Lawrence and always brought back stories Park. It is very much like the successful “The rosary is a powerful devotion,” being a “sidewalk witness,” praying the bishop. “Ron has set the perfect tone of former students that she had seen. Her rome Lejeune, Dr. Giuseppe Spirit spoke to him and called him to campaign that closed the abortion clin- said Kelsey. “Our Blessed Mother is rosary and holding banners and signs. for this public witness against the or- smile, her laugh and her love of teaching Moscati and Dr. Gianna Molla Moscati might have more.” ic in Kansas City, Kansas. patroness of the unborn, and her inter- A third way is by being a “sidewalk ganization that kills the most unborn will be remembered.” have in common? been content teaching In 1912, Moscati took a vow of celi- “I think this gets lost on our commu- cession will be instrumental in ending team leader,” who recruits and orga- children in the United States and leads LThey were Catholic doctors but, “ bacy, a promise to remain unmarried, nity, but . . . more than 100 babies are abortion.” nizes sidewalk witnesses. the effort to promote sexual immorali- more importantly, said Bishop James and practicing med- and to serve the poor, opening free killed every week at Planned Parent- Another part of Brick by Brick pro- “There is really a strong need for ty, destroying the lives of young people Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, their clinics for the homeless and the work- Sister Ann Victoria Garcia, SCL hood in Overland Park,” said Kelsey. gram is “End Roe on Roe” Days, which more people to give public witness and families.” The Brick by Brick campaign is sim- entail additional sidewalk witness about these killing centers in the mid- For information about the campaign souls proclaimed the greatness of the icine, the Holy Spir- ing poor. LEAVENWORTH — Sister Ann Victoria Lord. Like Moscati, St. Gianna Molla ple, he said. days. (See the website at: www.pro dle of our communities,” said Kelsey. and how you can get involved as a side- Garcia, 80, a Sister of Charity of Leaven- First, people attend the monthly lifekc.com.) “The killing goes on day by day, almost walk witness, sidewalk team leader and Bishop Conley discussed the doc- practiced family medicine, often for worth for 54 years, it spoke to him and archdiocesan pro-life Mass at 8:15 a.m. The banners and signs are intend- unnoticed.” prayer warrior, go online to: www.pro tors and the importance of Catholic free. In 1961, two months into her preg- died peacefully on on the first Saturday of each month at ed to do four things: educate the “The pro-life movement is winning lifekc.com, or send an email to Kelsey health care in his homily at the an- called him to more.” nancy, Molla’s doctor found a fibroma Feb. 23 at the moth- the Church of the Nativity in Leawood. public about Planned Parenthood, hearts and minds,” he continued. “I at: [email protected]. nual White Mass held on Feb. 14 at Bishop James Conley, on her uterus. Advised to undergo erhouse here. St. Michael the Archangel Church an abortion and hysterectomy, she Guadalupe An- in Leawood. More than 200 people Lincoln, Nebraska refused. In April 1962, Molla’s fourth gelina Garcia was participated in the Mass celebrated child, a daughter, was born healthy, al- born May 24, 1934, Shroud replica on display at by Archbishop Joseph Naumann and cian-members belong to more than 90 though she died seven days later from in Kansas City, Mis- Good music for concelebrated by Bishop Conley, a local guilds spread across 11 regions. septic peritonitis. souri, the youngest Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on tour Mother Teresa parish native of Overland Park. Also joining Bishop Conley serves as the associa- “In 2004, I was graced to be pres- of seven children TOPEKA — A missionary image of TOPEKA — As the Catholic Church the archbishop were Bishop Robert tion’s episcopal adviser. ent at her canonization, and I met her born to Primitivo a good cause Our Lady of Guadalupe will visit sever- nears the conclusion of the observance of Finn of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. In his homily, Bishop Conley first 90-year-old husband,” Bishop Conley and Guadalupe Bri- LEAWOOD — This may be just what biesca Garcia. She you need: good music for a good cause. al parishes in the Archdiocese of Kan- the Lenten season, area Catholics are in- Joseph, Abbot James Albers, OSB, and recounted the startling finding of Dr. said. “Her husband and her family sas City in Kansas in April. vited to “Shroud Encounter,” a big-screen archdiocesan priests. Jerome Lejeune in 1958 that led to the brought her relics to the altar at that attended Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Songwriter and performer Steve Court- ney and friends will present the concert “A The missionary images are actual presentation that takes audiences through Sponsored by the Saints Cosmas discovery of Down syndrome. canonization Mass and presented Therese grade schools, and graduated from Life Worth Living” at 7:30 p.m. on March color and size replicas of the original an in-depth examination of the Shroud of and Damian Guild of the Catholic Lejeune went on to open the first them to Saint John Paul II at the of- Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City, Missouri. 20 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission miraculous image of Our Lady which Turin, combining early church history, art, Medical Association of Kansas City, clinic for people with Down syn- fertory. It was a moving experience to Before entering the Sisters of Charity, she Rd., Leawood. she left on St. Juan Diego’s tilma. science and medical forensics. the annual Mass is celebrated in honor drome, treating patients from around behold.” attended private classes in French and went And the good cause? It’s to benefit They were blessed at the Basilica of The event will take place at 7 p.m on of all health care workers. The name The bishop said these three doctors the world. He also trained thousands to Rockhurst College for a few semesters. Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, the arch- Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico by March 21 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the white vestments at the litur- of physicians to treat those with chro- were “ordinary physicians in imitation the rector of the basilica, Msgr. Diego Church, located at 2014 N.W. 46th St. in After joining the community, she received diocesan retreat center located on 120 A missionary image of Our Lady of Guada- gy are in honor of the traditional color mosomal abnormalities. In 1994, Le- of the divine physician, Jesus Christ. Monroy, to bring conversions, rever- Topeka. In addition to the presentation, a a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint acres just 14 miles west of Leavenworth. lupe makes the rounds in the archdiocese in worn by doctors and nurses. jeune became the first president of the Their work was an expression of the ence for life, sanctity of the family and life-sized replica of the shroud will be on Mary College, Leavenworth. “The music will be excellent and in- April. In some dioceses, the Mass is cele- Pontifical Academy for Life. fundamental experience of their lives, “Lupita” started playing the guitar at age spiring, and the concert is in support solidarity of the church in America. display for further exploration by those in brated in mid-October near the feast “I met Dr. Lejeune in the summer divine love.” 3. At age 5, along with Dorothy Gallagher, of Christ’s Peace House of Prayer,” said The schedule for the image is as • April 23 at 7:55 a.m. at Most Pure attendance. day of St. Luke the physician. Others of 1990 when I was living in Europe, Later, the bishop said, “Health care director of the Guadalupe Center in Kansas Vince Eimer, the retreat center’s director. follows: Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. 17th Presented by Russ Breault, an inter- celebrate the Mass near Feb. 11, the and I spent a whole day with him and in America is losing sight of the fun- City, Missouri, and members of the Mexican “At Christ’s Peace, people learn practical • April 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St., Topeka nationally known lecturer and researcher World Day of Sick. a few of his colleagues. I knew then damental dignity of the human per- community, she participated in a national cel- applications to enhance the Christian’s Hayden High School, Topeka • April 25 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph who for the past 25 years has been study- Founded in 1912, the Catholic Med- that I was in the presence of a saint,” son. Dear physicians and health care ebration in Washington, D.C., performing “The life of prayer.” • April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Gregory Church, 227 S.W. Van Buren, Topeka ing the shroud and its mysteries, “Shroud ical Association is “a physician-led said Bishop Conley. professionals, the world of medicine “Mexican Hat Dance” at the White House. Courtney, a well-known Kansas City Church, 1310 Carolina St., Marysville • April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Catholic Encounter” offers no conclusion as to community of health care profession- The bishop next shared the story of needs the Gospel, and you are called.” Sister Ann Victoria spent many years area vocalist and performer of contempo- • April 19 at 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. St. Campus Center at Washburn Universi- whether the shroud is the actual buri- Gregory Church ty, 1633 S.W. Jewell Ave., Topeka als that informs, organizes and inspires St. Giuseppe Moscati, an Italian doc- Bishop Conley ended by encour- teaching music, Spanish and French in ele- rary Christian music, will be joined by Fa- al cloth of Jesus Christ. But by utilizing • April 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Talks will be given by Sister Beverly a “CSI”-approach, Breault takes partici- its members, in steadfast fidelity to tor who, when the roof of his hospital aging health care workers. “Do not be mentary and secondary schools in Kansas, ther Kent O’Connor (pastor of Our Lady of Christ the King Church, 5973 S.W. 25th Brown after each Mass and every cou- pants on an in-depth study of the shroud the teachings of the Catholic Church, collapsed in 1906, dragged his patients afraid to evangelize for Jesus Christ in Missouri and Wyoming. Unity Parish in Kansas City, Kansas), Mark St., Topeka ple of hours April 21-23. and allows them to form their own con- to uphold the principles of the Cath- to safety, one at a time. In 1911, he treat- your medical practice. After leaving teaching, she worked as an Fortina and Ellen Tuttle. interpreter, taught English as a Second Lan- The concert is free, but freewill offer- •April 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at For more information, contact Sis- clusions. olic faith in the science and practice ed hundreds of people with cholera “The world is longing to see the Mater Dei-Assumption Church, 204 ter Beverly at (785) 272-2187. There is no admission charge for the of medicine.” More than 2,000 physi- without regard for his health. greatness of the Lord.” guage and assisted with a migrant program. ings will be accepted to assist Christ’s She also continued to entertain at large and Peace House of Prayer. S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka event, but a freewill offering will be col- small community gatherings. lected. 6 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | MARCH 13, 2015 MARCH 13, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM LOCAL NEWS 7

Steve and Sue (Stenger) Ryan, mem- bers of RUNNING THE RACE Teacher instills Queen of the Holy Art show gives children an education Rosary Par- love of music By Todd Habiger ish in Over- Building a path to the Lord [email protected] land Park, ll of us have Editor’s Note: This is the fourth celebrated in Vince Eimer’s seven-part series on in her students journeying through the Lenten sea- ANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some their 50th been taught that son. >> Continued from page 1 of the best young artists in wedding we are bodies the Archdiocese of Kansas anniversary A “Connie is truly gifted and yet she City in Kansas — and the on March 1 with a blessing at Mass, fol- and souls. and aware. doesn’t sit on this talent,” said Father lowed by brunch with family members. promiseK of Jack Stack Barbecue — drew I look in the mirror and see my Growing in this path of love is Storey. “She uses it to help others come They also have a trip to Florida planned a record crowd to the Catholic Educa- body before me. Old, bald and fed gradual and, eventually, deeply to know and love Christ in and through with their immediate family. The couple tion Foundation’s annual art event Feb. too much over too many years. satisfying. It connects us to God, great liturgical music. 12 at Boulevard Brewery here. was married on Feb. 27, 1965, at St. Eliza- VINCE EIMER “Connie could certainly be working beth Church in Kansas City, Missouri, with I am also kept very aware of my the only source of unending satis- “The evening was another great suc- anywhere she would like with the talent Msgr. Richard Schumacher officiating. body through the aches and pains Vince Eimer is the spiritual and retreat faction. I want to share with you cess for the CEF Futures Committee! she has, but she chooses Catholic educa- Their children are Mike Ryan, Lenexa; and that have settled in as permanent director of Christ’s Peace House of Prayer how to build this path. It is simple. tion, and the universal church truly bene- We had great art, a record attendance, Beth Jackson, Overland Park. They also residents. For each of us, our near Easton. Each day, or even better in the fits from this decision.” and, most importantly, we supported a have five grandchildren. bodies are pretty obvious. But we morning and in the evening, sit record number of CEF scholarships,” are not so sure exactly what our quietly and say the name of Jesus School principal Michele Watson said said Derek Teeter, CEF Futures Com- James and Edna Geels, members of souls are. is part of the never-dying soul. with each breath you take in. Do Connie “does so much in our building mittee chair. Mater Dei Par- I want to share with you a way The never-dying soul can only be not set a time limit. Do this as without thought of herself.” More than 240 people poured into ish, Topeka, cele- to love God with all your soul. satisfied in its desire by something long as you want to and stop when “Connie Maltby is an exceptional mu- the brewery for an evening that fea- brated their 65th At this point, it will help to have that is also eternal. Guess what? it seems time to stop. That is all. sician and music teacher,” Watson said. tured live entertainment and artwork wedding anniver- some understanding of what the Only God fits that bill. Do this each day and you will “I have seen our children flourish in from professionals as well as Catholic sary on March 8 soul is. The church teaches that So now, you may be asking want to do more. After a while, their musical ability, love of music and school students. Guests were able to with a luncheon the soul is the intellect and the yourself, “Well then, how do I you will even have to set an alarm confidence while under her wings. Our bid on the professional artwork, as well with family and will. love God with all my soul?” The not to be late for what’s next. In younger students cannot wait until they as buy raffle tickets for a chance at the friends. The cou- The intellect is that part of path is our choosing to spend time time, it will have a carry-over are old enough to try out for concert students’ work. ple was mar- you that knows it knows. It shows alone with God in silence. It is effect throughout the day. You choir or to be in band. The music they The event raised enough to fund 30 ried on March 6, itself in reasoning, understand- being present to his always being become inclined to Jesus and his produce along with the performances are scholarships for CEF students. 1950. Their chil- ing, remembering and imagining. present to us. The emphasis is not name pops into your mind with exceptional. I always love to say we have “We are so grateful for all of the dren are: Sonia, Those are the powers of the in- on our thoughts about God or our frequency at unexpected times. the ‘best free shows in town.’” Gerald and Angie. sponsors, art donors and guests who tellect. At its heart, it is you being saying prayers to God or our read- Your soul begins to glow with his The school’s choirs also perform at They also have eight grandchildren and attended the event,” said Erica Kra- aware, your awareness. ing about God. Even the thought love and life. the Gaudeamus banquet, Crown Center seven great-grandchildren. tofil, grants and social media -manag The will is that part of you that of this kind of being with God Who wouldn’t be satisfied with Christmas events, at local nursing homes er for CEF. “Their support means 30 desires and chooses. It is rarely can be frightening. There is a real such a life? and elsewhere. students living in poverty will receive satisfied for very long because it emptiness in just being present One of Maltby’s favorite memories CEF scholarships, which is an incredi- NEW ANNIVERSARY POLICY came at the end of one school year six or ble outcome from this event.” • The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th notices. seven years ago. The 8th-graders wrote “We recently received a letter,” she • Announcements are due eight days before the a song to her entitled, “Because of You,” continued, “from a 7th-grader at a CEF desired publication date. and sang it at a public concert. The lyr- school who wrote, ‘Without you, we • Announcements must be typed. ics said, in part, “We are here today be- Include the following Information: wouldn’t even be in this wonderful LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER Prayer plays important role in work cause of you, because you cared enough • The couple’s names school. May God bless you every day Collette Wunderlich, a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood, happily picks up to show us. You’ve given so much, and of your lives.’ • their parish >> Continued from page 16 become truly a joint effort of the couple. their tireless work. we’re grateful.” the artwork she won in a raffle at the Catholic Education Foundation annual art event Feb. 12. • the date they were married “And that’s what I would say to ev- “And both are equally generous of “Perhaps Julie’s and Marc’s greatest The show of appreciation brought • church and city where they were married eryone who was part of this — you are kids,” said Kratofil. cons and seminarians. their time, sometimes devoting count- gift to me personally is keeping on top Maltby to tears, and the words continue choose from various works of art from • what they are doing to celebrate “We’ve traveled throughout the arch- less evening hours after long days at of the various activities, programs and to be an inspiration to her. making a difference for kids and their CEF students. Michael Morrisey, executive direc- • date of the celebration diocese and have seen the universality their real jobs to turning around an as- personalities of all the parishes in Tope- Fortunately, she’s found the song a families every day, and they are so ap- “It was so fun to hear people talking tor of CEF, was thrilled with how the • names of children (no spouses please) of the church in a way that the person in signment for us.” ka,” said McSorley. preciative of the opportunities you are about the quality of the student art- event turned out and the support that • number of grandchildren and great-grandchil- place of honor that still keeps it close at providing to them.” work and how their favorite pieces was shown for Catholic education. the pew doesn’t always get to see. Indeed, Julie has been writing since “Sometimes they’ll pitch me a list hand. dren; “That’s really made our love for the Entertainment was provided by gui- would look in their home or office. “I am very proud of our young sup- Photo specifications: her third-grade teacher let her class pro- of half a dozen story ideas,” she added. She keeps a copy of it on her piano. church grow.” tarist Jeff Jenkins and caricature artist After selecting a piece, several people porters, who at an early age truly un- • Emailed photos need to be at least 200 dpi. duce its own newspaper. “Even if, for some reason, a few don’t And because they’ve seen how prayer Eileen McCoy. asked about the school the piece came derstand the importance of helping Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., She went on to be part of the Hayden meet our needs, the rest undoubtedly One of the highlights of the night from. They really seemed to feel con- others,” he said. “This group is the fu- Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversaries; or send works in their personal lives, they don’t High School newspaper staff and got a will. was the raffle, which let the winners nected with the schools and the CEF ture of CEF as well as our church.” an email to: [email protected]. leave it out of their writing. degree in mass media. “Without the Andersons, we would “We pray for every article,” said Julie. The couple was writing together struggle mightily to cover the Topeka Benedictine announces new “And if we’re going to take pictures,” for their church newspaper when The area as well as we do.” scholarship initiative said Marc, “I’ll pray before I take pic- Leaven heard about them and asked if The couple appreciates the opportu- ATCHISON — Benedictine College here Stair lifts & More We’ll lift you up! tures that the Holy Spirit will guide me. they would be willing to freelance. nity to write for the glory of God. TOUCH OF HEAVEN “It works wonders.” “That’s how we got started,” said Ju- “It’s a way of using my talents and announced a new scholarship initiative on Catholic Store Scooter/bath/wheelchair/pool lie. “That was in 2000.” keeping my commitment to the Lord,” Feb. 28 at its 44th annual Scholarship Ball 119 SE 18th Topeka, KS Free consults. Leaven discounts! Julie is responsible for most of the said Julie. “At the same time, it encour- event in Kansas City, Missouri. (785) 232-2543 Member Good Shepherd, Shawnee “Beginning this year, National Merit Sharing the load writing now — Marc does the research ages me to grow in my love of Jesus. Hrs. 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Marc. “And we may not know on this at the black-tie event. perfect harmony. “We pray that what we are doing is side of heaven. “Today, we have 22 National Merit fi- “Julie is the one with the original going to touch at least one person.” “But if it has even an inkling of a pos- nalists on campus and, thanks to the new background in communications,” said Mud Jacking The Andersons’ contributions to The itive effect, then I know we’re doing the program that we announced to the board KEATING McSorley, “but I believe that by this Leaven have touched countless people, right thing.” of directors yesterday, this number will FOUNDATION REPAIR time, the writing and editing process has and the newspaper staff is grateful for continue to increase,” said Minnis. 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Remember a gift to the church in your will (913) 647-0325 [email protected] www.cfnek.org THREE VOICES To find out what it was like to be on the first-ever F.I.R.E. retreat, The Leaven interviewed three participants: Ralph Clevinger from Sacred Heart Par- ish in Shawnee, Ken King from Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, and Ken Billinger from Ascension Parish in Over- land Park.

Why did you go? Clevinger: To recharge my batteries, to give myself the strength I needed to refocus on being a man for others, and to stay connected with my prayer life. King: Having been through Christ Renews His Parish, I was looking for a refresher of faith-sharing and expe- riencing the camaraderie that comes with the shared goal of growing in faith. Billinger: Tony Collins was involved. He’s a great friend who I really respect, and I knew it would be a powerful weekend. It was also an opportunity to spend time with my brother, two friends and two nephews.

What was the best part? Clevinger: After one of the activities, we broke off into groups of 10 men, and we had a discussion about where we were, what was going on in our lives, From left, James Stueve, Jamie Sheerin and Frank Moley — members of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe and the struggles we had with any fac- — stop at the Stations of the Cross during a night torch walk through the woods. et of our faith journey. Spending time with other men who are committed to their faith makes a huge difference. King: It’s hard for men to find the companionship and things they can share to help each other reach heav- en. At these retreats, everyone has the same goal, so there was that bonding that was part of it. There’s something about men sharing feelings with other men, without judgment. And we got to play outside as boys again! From left, Brian Lueger (gray hoodie), Steve Johnson, Jamie Sheerin — all members of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe — and Doug Kuhn, a member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, carry the wood that will be used to build the altar as a life-sized illustration Billinger: For me, it was nailing of the burnt offering of Abraham and Isaac. something we wanted to get rid of in F.I.R.E. our life to the [altar/pyre], reminding us of Abraham and Isaac. It was pretty powerful. And when we tied our offer- ing to the torches we used to light the fire.

What was the hardest part? Clevinger: My son Peter died in an accident while serving in the military. I am challenged to pray and stay con- MEN nected because I have such grief and I miss him so much. There are moments Novel retreat takes at a retreat like this when it’s just you and God you’re talking to. That zaps a lot out of you. After you made that con- nection and ask for help, you’re better, stronger. men to the woods King: I wish I could have had more time to interact with more men. There were 50 men, and you can’t talk to ev- STORY BY JOE BOLLIG | PHOTOS BY PAUL KARR eryone in that time window, but I really bonded with my team. Oh, and sleeping in bunks made for teenagers. LATHE — “We were a group of men who had Billinger: Probably the most chal- lenging was the [high ropes] course. I Someday, been through Christ Renews His Par- didn’t participate in climbing the pole. someone will ish, having coffee, and realized we need That was something I didn’t do and re- write a disser- more programing for men, different gret not doing. Me and heights don’t tation about from the usual conference and retreat get along very well. the relation- opportunity,” said Collins. Prince of Peace parishioners Shane Clarke (left), Andy Wurtenberger and Jim Milazzo steady Bob Zarse ship between They didn’t want PowerPoint pre- as he carries the “gift of myrrh” to Jesus through several obstacles. Closing thoughts coffee and sentations and sitting in chairs for Clevinger: A rosary in your pocket is torches and sacrificial talent offerings. the Apostles of the Interior Life. Music spirituality. hours. more important than a wallet in your They also had time to talk and a sur- was provided by Mikey Needleman. Until then, you may take the F.I.R.E. They wanted something active, in the pocket. Having a chance to share some- Catholic men’s retreat as proof that outdoors, challenging — something with prise fireworks display before bed. Word of the F.I.R.E. weekend is begin- thing with other men in faith gives you greatO things can happen when hearts are masculine appeal. On Sunday, the horseshoe nails were ning to spread. Already, the organizers strength. In those vulnerable moments, filled with the Holy Spirit . . . and mugs “There is plenty of programming in- dug out of the ashes of the fire, made have received requests to take the show you feel that rosary and remind your- into crosses, and given to the men. Be- on the road to other dioceses. are filled with hot jitter juice. side,” said Collins. “We feel men are Jeff Goetz, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Hays, saws the wood to be used to build the altar . self that you don’t walk alone. The very first F.I.R.E. men’s retreat most natural in the outdoors setting. fore attending Mass, the men received a “It far surpassed anything any of us King: I’m happier when I’m praying. was held Feb. 7-8 at Prairie Star Ranch We’re born to be in the wild.” time out under the sky and a really big and yellow. They participated in three The second activity was navigating crucial challenge via a four-minute vid- could have dreamed of,” said Collins. “I I have found my prayer life and my hap- near Williamsburg. Most of the 50 men That little coffee klatch grew from fire. activities. the high ropes course. This included eo message. They were challenged to completely, 100 percent, attribute it to piness are linked. who participated were from Prince of a handful of guys to 10, and they brain- And not only fire, but F.I.R.E. The first activity consisted of each climbing a pole, standing on a small plat- pray for a cumulative 1,000 hours during the Holy Spirit. It was definitely an act Billinger: We men are supposed to Peace Parish in Olathe, but a few came stormed a weekend retreat like none any The name F.I.R.E. is an acronym that man chopping down a small tree with an form and leaping out with a partner to Lent. And to keep them accountable, of the Holy Spirit blessing this week- be the spiritual leaders of our house- from western Kansas and St. Louis. of them had ever experienced. stands for the values the men wanted the axe. Each man had to drag that tree up a catch a trapeze. they would receive a weekly postcard to end. holds, and that is one of the pieces “It was completely new, unique, one “We are a creative group of guys,” retreat to possess: fellowship, inspire, hill and work with other men to build a The third activity was making a rope record their hours and then mail back to “We, as a planning team, believe God missing today. We have broken homes of a kind and never done before,” said said Collins. “Men sitting around, drink- renew and engage. Each of the activi- pyre-like altar. rosary and using it on a rosary hike. the retreat leaders. is honored when men worship him in or dads not plugged [into the impor- Tony Collins, a Prince of Peace parishio- ing coffee and praying, letting our imag- ties eventually planned for the weekend Each man was then given a wooden Later that evening, the men wrote the Mass was celebrated by Father Bill the outdoors.” tance of] our getting involved in the faith. This event gives us a chance to be ner and one of the lead organizers. inations go wild and accepting no lim- centered around one or more of those shingle upon which they wrote a sin name of a sacrificial offering — some- Bruning, in residence at Blessed Sacra- The next F.I.R.E. retreat will be on better husbands and fathers. It all began with a bunch of five or so its.” values. they wanted out of their life, and then thing they were good at — on their ment Parish in Kansas City, Kansas. Also Feb. 21, 2016. guys from Prince of Peace sitting around, So they came up with something that During the first day, the 50 men were nailed that shingle to the altar with three team-color bandana and hiked to the in attendance were Father Scott Kallal talking and quaffing mugs of mud. included axes, teams, feats of daring-do, divided into three teams: red, orange horseshoe nails. altar/pyre, which was ignited by their and Brother Joel Haug, both members of MARCH 13, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM CLASSIFIEDS 11

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If so, Catholic Cemeteries of Principal/teacher - St. Mary School and Parish, Nevada, principles. For a complete job description, please visit Northeast Kansas has openings for sales trainees in our CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Organize, fix, assem- Missouri, seeks a spiritual leader committed to providing the website at: www.rockhurst.edu. Johnson, Shawnee and Wyandotte County area cemeter- ble, install! “Kevin Of All Trades” your professional orga- an environment where children can experience learning ies. An excellent earning of $40K to $50K+ in commission nizer and “HONEY-DO-LIST” specialist. Call today for a and living fully in the Catholic faith with excellent leader- Teacher assistant - Special Beginnings, Lenexa, is seek- is legitimate income potential for the first year. Training free consultation at (913) 271-5055. Insured. References. ship, communication and motivational skills. St. Mary’s ing full- or part-time teacher assistants at all locations. allowance your first 30 days, then draw + commission Visit our website at: www.KOATINDUSTRIES.com. is a small parish school serving preschool through grade We are looking for a teacher assistant candidate who with bonus opportunities. Med, life, dental, optical, pre- 5. The position requires a full-time teaching assignment has an excellent work ethic, heart for children, and a will- scription, 401(k) plans, etc., are some of the many perks Housecleaning - Old-fashioned cleaning, hand mop- as well as being our school leader. Candidates must be ingness to learn more about early childhood education. our employees receive. Excellent opportunities for women ping, etc. A thorough and consistent job every time. a practicing Catholic, have a master’s degree in educa- Experience and/or education is a plus but we will train and men interested in sales career and in helping people. 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Apply by sending an email to chris@special teries of Northeast Kansas is looking to fill an administra- sultation, call (913) 649-2704. Visit the website at: www. education or a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in beginningsonline.com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., tive assistant position in its 95th and Quivira, Overland quiltedmemoriesllc.com. early childhood education. Must be self-directed, have Lenexa, KS 66215. Park, office. This position reports to the director of sales strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be and will require strong multitasking, filing and computer Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and able to meet the state requirements for director of a Director of school advancement - St. Mary’s Colgan skills. The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. 100+ child preschool. Must be a practicing Catholic. A Catholic Schools, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Pitts- communicator, highly organized and willing to pitch in Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. complete job description, application and benefits in- burg, seeks a dynamic and proven education leader to with whatever needs to be done to support our growing Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. formation are available online at: www.stmichaelcp. serve in a newly reorganized chief administrator role sales counselor staff. Additional requirements of supe- www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. org. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter for St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools, which includes rior knowledge with Excel spreadsheet development and resume by email to: [email protected] or St. Mary’s Elementary (pre-K–6), St. Mary’s Junior High could help the right candidate take this position to full Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates. 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Responsibilities include planning liturgies/ to duties associated with serving as the chief academic Teacher - St. James Academy, Lenexa, is seeking a Catho- and patio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. music; formation and supervision of music ministers; administrator, the director of school advancement shall lic, experienced English teacher for the 2015-2016 school Call (913) 227-4902. developing and directing adult/youth choirs and can- also have responsibility for advancing and promoting the year. Interested candidates should apply online at: www. tors; enable active participation of assembly. Pastoral school to external constituencies in order to ensure the archkckcs.org to be added to the applicant list. Resumes experience, choral directing, people skills and a degree long-term viability and financial stability of the schools. may be sent to Karla Leibham, principal, at St. James HOME IMPROVEMENT in liturgy or music (or equivalent) are required. Individual Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and Academy, 24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa. KS 66227. must be a practicing Catholic and proficient in Microsoft resume or curriculum vitae along with three professional Local handyman and lawn care - Water heaters, gar- Suite. Hourly rate commensurate with education and ex- references to: Director of School Advancement Search Assistant teacher/substitutes - Growing Futures Early bage disposals, toilets, faucets, painting, power wash- perience. Complete job description available online at: Committee, P.O. Box 214, Pittsburg, KS 66762, or send Education Center, Overland Park, has a Head Start assis- ing,doors, storm doors, gutter cleaning, wood rot, mow- www.mtcctopeka.org. Submit cover letter and resume an email to: [email protected]. First consideration is tant teacher and teacher substitute positions available. ing, carpet, roofing, etc. Member of Holy Angels Parish. by email to: [email protected] or mail to: Mother March 6 and applications will continue to be accepted Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. For Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118. Teresa Catholic Church, 2014 N.W. 46th St., Topeka, KS after this date. A full job description is available online additional information and job requirements, visit the 66618. at: www.ollsmc.com. website at: www.growingfutureseec.org. >> Classifieds continue on page 12 12 CLASSIFIEDS THELEAVEN.COM | MARCH 13, 2015 MARCH 13, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM CALENDAR 13

Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full Caregiver - Caregiver with over 20 years experience Antiques wanted pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. de Sales, visit the website at: www.sfds Church of the Holy Cross, 8311 HOME IMPROVEMENT line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — re- wants to care for your loved ones. Energetic, strong and Coca-Cola items and old signs. March on March 15 in the Corning Community association.org. W. 93rd St., Overland Park, will model! Johnson County area. Call for a free quote. (913) fun, can provide care and transportation for male or fe- Indian rugs, turquoise jewelry. Center. A freewill offering will be collect- host a soup and salad event start- Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 27 709-8401. male. Excellent references. Call Vivian at (913) 292-4829. Old wrist and pocket watches, postcards and photographs. Singles of Nativity will host a St. ed. There will also be a country store and A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ing at 5 p.m. on March 27. The days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive Check your attic or basements for treasures. Patrick’s dance from 7 - 11 p.m. raffles. ones will be held March 21 at 8 a.m. at cost to attend is $5 for adults; $3 for chil- prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) HARCO Exteriors LLC Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re Call (913) 593-7507. on March 14 at the Church of Na- Curé of Ars, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. dren ages 12 and under. Following dinner, 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee. 14 Your Kansas City fencing specialists looking to introduce care for your family or simply look- tivity Parish hall, 3800 W. 119th St. Patrick Church, Emerald, will host its Following the Mass, the bereavement there will be a musical on the Stations of Family owned and operated ing to improve your current home care quality, we can Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, St., Leawood. The cost to attend is $20 St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 15. The ministry will hold its monthly support the Cross beginning at 7 p.m., presented NELSON CREATIONS L.L.C. (913) 815-4817 help. Our unique approach to home care has earned us fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, Home remodeling, design/build, kitchens, baths, all inte- at the door for 2015 SON members and festive dinner will be served from 11 a.m. meeting in the Father Burak Room. The by Visitation Church. The cost to attend is www.harcoexteriorsllc.com a 99% client satisfaction rating among the 1,000-plus pottery, sterling, china dinnerware. $25 for guests. Music will be provided by - 2 p.m. There will be raffle prizes and live topic will be “New Growth in Grief.” For a freewill offering. For more information, rior and exterior work. Family owned and operated; over families we have assisted. We are family-owned, with Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179. 25 years experience. Licensed and insured; commercial the Loose Change Band. Dress in green music by DogTree. The cost to attend is more information, call (913) 649-2026. call Margi Foley at (913) 381-8145. Swalms Organizing - Downsizing - Clean Out Service. offices in Lenexa and Lawrence. Call Benefits of Home - St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee and bring your friends. All proceeds go a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds and residential. Kirk and Diane Nelson. Reduce clutter - Any space organized. Shelving built on Senior Care, Lenexa: (913) 422-1591 or Lawrence: (785) (913) 927-5240; [email protected] to charity. For more information, send an benefit the continued maintenance of the St. Patrick Church, 320 Boyle St., Women’s Day of Reflection, site. Items hauled for recycling and donations. 20 years 727-1816 or www.benefitsofhome.com. email to Ken at: [email protected]. church. St. Patrick Church is 8 miles east Scranton, will host a feast day sponsored by the Daughters of exp, insured. Call Tillar: (913) 375-9115. WWW.SWALMS MISCELLANEOUS of Waverly, or 18 miles northwest of Gar- dinner on March 22 from 11 a.m. Isabella, will be held March 28 Tim the Handyman - Small jobs, faucets, garbage dis- ORGANIZING.COM. Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- 22 28 posals, toilets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, painting, wall Holy Family Altar Society’s annual taco nett. - 1:30 p.m. The cost to attend is: from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the panionship, care management, and transportation to Our Lady of Hope. Catholics with an Anglican and Meth- and salami bingo will be held March 14 at $9 for adults; $5 for kids; and no cost for social room at Holy Trinity Church, 9150 ceiling repair, wood rot, siding, decks, doors, windows, EL SOL Y LA TIERRA the elderly and disabled in home, assisted living and odist heritage. Formal and friendly. Visitors welcome. Msgr. Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Benedictine College welcomes children age 5 and younger. There will also Pflumm Rd., Lenexa. All women are invit- and gutter cleaning. Call (913) 526-1844. *Commercial & residential nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main Mass Saturdays at 4 p.m., St. Therese Little Flower, 5814 Kansas. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and din- Bishop Robert W. McElroy, aux- be a raffle for quilts and gift cards. ed to come be a part of this Lenten oppor- * Lawn renovation *Mowing caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters Euclid, Kansas City, Mo. Fulfills Sunday obligation. Father ner is served from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Bingo iliary bishop of San Francisco, tunity to grow deeper in prayer and reflec- The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your dry- * Clean-up and hauling & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Ernie Davis. Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph, organist. For more 16 starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is a who will speak on “A Church Jasper’s Restaurant, 1201 W. tion. The guest speaker is Martha Tonn, an wall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall damage * Dirt grading/installation Debbie or Gary. information, send an email to: [email protected] or $15 donation which includes a bingo card, for the Poor” on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. 103rd St., Kansas City, Missouri, instructor at School of Faith. The program — from water stains and stress cracks to texture repairs * Landscape design call (816) 729-6776. one taco dinner and cold beverages. Must in the O’Malley-McAllister auditorium on and skim coating. We provide professional, timely repairs * Free estimates 25 is sponsoring Dining to Donate begins with Mass at 8 a.m., followed by be 21 or older. For tickets, call Sandy Can- the Atchison campus. The presentation and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified and insured! Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! REAL ESTATE Needed - Host families are needed for Catholic high for the Sisters of St. Joseph of breakfast, prayer, a welcome and the pre- Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655. Call Lupe at (816) 252-3376 school exchange students for the 2015-2016 school year. non at (913) 396-1564 or Cathy Schneider is open to the public. There is no cost to Carondelet on March 25. Jasper’s will do- sentation. It ends at 12:15 p.m. The cost to Wanted to buy: I NEED HOUSES! I buy them as is, with no The students arrive in mid-August and will attend local at (913) 371-1561. attend. nate 20 percent of all lunch and dinner attend is $10 per person; $15 at the door. STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement fin- Concrete construction - Tear out and replace repairs. You can even leave behind what you don’t want. We high schools. Families may choose from many applicants sales to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph Checks can be made out to the Daughters ish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining buy houses that need foundation or roof repair. All sales are to find a perfect match for their family. To find out more Father Jacques Philippe will be giving a A bit of malarkey, some Irish of Carondelet. If you would like to make of Isabella and mailed to: Pat Wineland, painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window walls, footings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation cash with no strings attached. Please call Mark Edmondson about this positive, life-changing experience, call Jim one-day spiritual conference at St. Mi- cheer, make no mistake, you’ll be reservations for Dining to Donate, call Jas- 8914 Renee, Lenexa, KS 66215. For more glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579- and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; refer- at (913) 980-4905. Holy Trinity Parish member. at (913) 492-6459 or send an email to: papajim2010@ chael the Archangel Church, 14251 Nall, 17 glad you’re here! All are invited to per’s at (816) 941-6600 or visit the web- information, call (913) 219-4731. 1835. Email: [email protected]. Member of ences. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: hotmail.com. Leawood, on March 14. Father Jacques is Annunciation Altar Society’s an- site at: www.jasperskc.com. Holy Trinity, Lenexa. [email protected]. the author of numerous books on the spir- nual Irish stew dinner on March 17 from The Kansas City Catholic Women’s FOR SALE itual life. Mass will be held at 8:15 a.m., 5 - 7 p.m. at Annunciation Church, 740 N. The Christian Widow and Wid- Workshop will be held March 28 from 9 Adept Home Improvements House painting Want to help someone heal followed by two talks, lunch, and a third 6th St., Baldwin City. The cost to attend is owers Organization will host a a.m. - noon at Savior Pastoral Center, Where quality still counts! Interior and exterior; wall paper removal. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, talk on interior peace. The cost to attend a freewill donation. 26 potluck dinner on March 26 at 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas. Basement finishing, Power washing, fences, decks. ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. from an abortion? the lunch is $8. Registration will be avail- 5 p.m. in the Formation Room Enliven your women’s group and start be- Kitchens and baths, 30 years experience. References. Reasonable rates. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. able at the entrance of the church. Are you living with infertility? Are you liv- at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 17th ing active in the new evangelization now. Electrical and plumbing, Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557. ing with the loss of a baby due to miscar- and Stone, Topeka. Barry Feaker will speak The workshop will provide all the details Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 Call Toll Free Christ the King Parish, 3024 N. 53rd St., riage, ectopic pregnancy or early infant about the Topeka Rescue Mission. There needed — just the facts needed to start Kansas City, Kansas, will host a tradition- death? You are not alone. A four-week is no cost to attend. For more information, as soon as possible. For more information, Last year was a great year, thank you to all my cus- CAREGIVING WANTED TO BUY 888-246-1504 al St. Patrick’s Day dinner from 5:30 - 8 support group for both women and men call (785) 272-0055. visit the website at: www.eventbrite.com; tomers! Spring is around the corner and we do decks, p.m. on March 14. The cost to attend is $9 will be held at Church of the Ascension, send an email to Susan at: draftz@youn- windows, doors, house painting (interior and exterior), Caregiver - CNA home health care specialist provides Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or a for adults; $4 for children ages 12 and un- 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, on grembrandts.com; or call (913) 367-2227. wood rot, deck staining and siding. You name it, we can TLC in the comfort of the client’s residence. Available 24 whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. der. There will also be hot dogs and mac March 17, 24 and 31, and April 7. If you are do it. No job too big or small, just give us a call. Insured. hours, affordable, excellent references provided. Non- Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart and cheese for $3, traditional Irish music interested in attending or have any ques- Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. smoker. Call (816) 806-8104. Parish, Shawnee. and a 50/50 pot. tions, call Jean Hinman in the church of- fice at (913) 681-3348, Lisa Kopp at (913) An annual celebration in honor of Arch- 438-2904 or Jamie Mullane at (913) 952- bishop Oscar Romero will be held March 8217. 14 at St. Sabina Parish, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri, commemorating the St. Thomas Parish, 11822 35th anniversary of his martyrdom. Mass Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Missou- will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a fiesta 19 ri, is celebrating the 44th year in the gym. Father Abel Castañeda from El of St. Joseph Day on March 19 Salvador will be present for this celebra- with Mass at 8:15 a.m. A pasta dinner will tion. be served from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The cost to attend is a freewill donation. Package Bishop Miege High School concert chorale cookies, cannoli and more will also be will present a Masterworks Concert fea- available for sale beginning at 11 a.m. For turing Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with se- more information, contact Angie DiFidi at lect orchestra on March 14 at 7 p.m. at (816) 942-5205. the Bishop Miege auditorium, 5041 Re- inhardt Dr., Roeland Park. There is no cost The Ignatian Spirituality Center of to attend. Donations are appreciated. KC is offering an individually di- 19-22 rected silent retreat at Christ’s Immaculate Conception Church, 606 S. Peace House of Prayer, 22131 Elm, Louisburg, will host a St. Patrick’s Meagher Rd., Easton, from March 19 - Day corned beef, cabbage and Irish 22. The cost to attend is $300 for three stew dinner on March 14 from 6 - 8 p.m. nights, which includes a private room/ The cost to attend is $10 for adults; $5 for cabin, meals and your own spiritual direc- children. There will also be live music, a tor for the retreat. For more information, silent auction, and a quilt raffle. visit the website at: www.ignatiancenter kc.org or send an email to: sfriedrix@att. A corned beef and cabbage din- net. ner will be served at the Knights 15 Hall, 11221 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Steve Courtney and Friends will beginning at 11:30 a.m. on March present a concert, “A Life Worth 15. Chili, hot dogs, chips, dessert and 20 Living,” on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. drinks will be available. There will also be at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mis- brats, hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks sion Rd., Leawood. The concert will also in front of the hall, along the Shawnee St. feature Father Kent O’Connor, Mark Forti- Patrick’s Day parade route. For more infor- no and Ellen Tuttle. The cost to attend is a mation, contact Dan Nicks at (913) 406- freewill offering, with proceeds benefiting 8717 or Rich Hathorne at (913) 232-9492. Christ’s Peace House of Prayer.

A rosary rally in Honor of Our Lady of The Kansas Daughters of St. Fatima will be held on March 15 from 3 - Francis de Sales are sponsoring 4:15 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish, 21 a Lenten day of reflection with 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Father Mariadas Sesseti, a Mis- joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries sionary of St. Francis de Sales, on March will be prayed, followed by Benediction 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Sanctu- and the opportunity for attendees to en- ary of Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, roll in the brown scapular. For driving in- Kansas. The cost to attend is $25, which structions or future dates for the Kansas includes lunch. To register, visit the web- City monthly Holy Rosary rallies, visit the site at: www.sanctuaryofhope.org; send website at: www.rosaryrallieskc.org. an email to Ruth Owens at: rowens4853@ gmail.com; or call (913) 492-7250. For St. Patrick Parish, Corning, will host a more about the Association of St. Francis 14 COMMENTARY THELEAVEN.COM | MARCH 13, 2015 MARCH 13, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM COMMENTARY 15

SCRIPTURE READINGS MARK MY WORDS FROM THE SUPER FOURTH WEEK OF LENT

March 15 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Do some word processing during Lent Husband’s illness kept family focused on what’s important 2 Chr 36: 14-16, 19-23 ear friends As I reflect on our years God’s help, they can face It is Jim who reminds Ps 137: 1-6 n last Sunday’s first rearview mirror so small? away tomorrow’s troubles, it together, I realize that any adversity. us to see the goodness in Eph 2: 4-10 reading, many of us Perhaps because our past takes away today’s peace. of Catholic Jim’s disease helped us We live in a society our lives, to focus on what Jn 3: 14-21 heard a listing of the is not as important as our I keep a file folder stuffed schools, stay focused on the most that sends the message to we have and can do rather Ten Commandments. future. So, look ahead and with inspirational quotes important things in life. I parents that they are re- than what we cannot, and March 16 D IThat makes me think of the move on. that I’ve come across over Later this month, my hus- sometimes wonder if we sponsible for shielding their to thank God for all of our Monday story about a Jewish rabbi III. If you need help, ask the years. I always have Is 65: 17-21 band Jim and I will celebrate would have had the same children from any hardship, blessings. Ps 30: 2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b and a Catholic priest who God. If you don’t, thank several posted in my home, our 40-year wedding anni- KATHY O’HARA commitment to these and then we wonder why I recall that when Jim was Jn 4: 43-54 were having a friendly dis- FATHER God. the parish office and at The versary. Some of you know had we not had the daily some children struggle with first diagnosed, his physi- cussion about religion. IV. All things in life are Leaven. that Jim was diagnosed with Kathy O’Hara is the superintendent reminder to trust in God’s perseverance and anxiety. cian told him that “If you March 17 The rabbi said, “You MARK GOLDASICH temporary. If going well, In addition to the ones multiple sclerosis when we of archdiocesan schools. providence. The oft-used sayings like, have to have something, this Patrick, bishop know, you Christians have Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of enjoy it; they will not last above, let me add a few of were expecting our fifth When I see our own “God doesn’t give us what is what you would pick.” Ez 47: 1-9, 12 been taking things from us forever. If going poorly, my favorites: Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He child and we were both not children raising their grow- we can’t handle,” and “God Jim’s response was, “I don’t Jn 5: 1-16 for thousands of years. The has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. don’t worry; they can’t last • Those who bring sun- yet 30 years old. sider how he lived his life. ing families, I am grateful has a plan, though some- know, I think I’d pick the Ten Commandments, for long either. shine to the lives of others Now, though his mind is Our family has been that they are passing the times we don’t know what common cold!” March 18 instance.” V. Old friends are gold. cannot keep it from them- as sharp as ever, he is con- affected in various ways by important lessons to our it is,” became real for our So while I would not Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, “Yes, that’s true,” replied and the Beatitudes, there’s New friends are diamond. selves. (James Matthew sidered a quadriplegic and this disease, but I would grandchildren. When I see children. They saw and con- wish an incurable disease on doctor of the church the priest. “We did take them no shortage of inspiration If you get a diamond, don’t Barrie, creator of Peter Pan) uses a motorized wheelchair say that one positive effect other young families whose tinue to see the remarkable anyone, I would wish that all Is 49: 8-15 from you all right, but you for Christians, especially forget the gold, because to • Education is not filling a operated by head controls to has been that I think our children are in our schools, faith of their dad. This faith young families could learn Ps 145: 8-9, 13c-14, 17-18 certainly can’t say that we’ve on the Internet. Recently, hold a diamond, you always pail but the lighting of a fire. Jn 5: 17-20 navigate around the house. children have learned how I so admire their intention- is the basis for his joy and the valuable lessons that it kept them!” (Sad, but true.) I received an email from need a base of gold. (William Butler Yeats, Irish Jim has often said that this to handle adversity and cir- al commitment to raising sense of humor, which are has taught us. March 19 One of the first lists that a friend in Topeka. The VI. Often when we lose poet) disease was a blessing be- cumstances that are beyond their children with faith and noticed by all who encoun- Vaya con Dios! JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE I memorized was The Ten subject line read: “The Ten hope and think this is the • You must practice first, cause it forced him to recon- their control. an understanding that with ter him. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Commandments, in prepara- Commandments (not what end, God smiles from above all that you desire to teach 2 Sm 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 tion for my first confession you think).” I couldn’t not and says, “Relax! It’s just a others. (St. Bernardine of Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29 and first Communion. That open it. Rather than being a bend, not the end.” Siena, the “Apostle of Italy”) Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22 sparked in me a lifelong love commentary or explanation VII. When God solves • If the only prayer you Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a VOCATIONS CORNER of “rules to live by” lists. of those familiar Old Testa- your problems, you have said in your whole life was, March 20 Several years ago, Linton ment laws, this was instead faith in his abilities. When “Thank you,” that would Friday Weeks, the national corre- a list of modern-day sayings God doesn’t solve your suffice. (Meister Eckhart, Wis 2: 1a, 12-22 spondent for digital news meant to be an incentive to problems, he has faith in German mystic) Ps 34: 17-21, 23 on National Public Radio, live a fuller, holier life. (As your abilities. What are the inspira- God does not use fear to guide us Jn 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30 gave some insights as to with many things on the VIII. A blind person tional words that you live n case you were and the lives of others. tion. They think that the discovering God’s will for Net, no author was credit- March 21 why human beings love lists. asked St. Anthony, “Can by? Be on the lookout these When it comes to dis- fears indicate that they are their lives. Jesus frequently Saturday Among his insights were: ed.) Perhaps you’ll find in there be anything worse remaining weeks of Lent ever wondering cerning our vocation, not called to a particular reassures his apostles not to Jer 11: 18-20 Lists bring order to chaos, them some kernels of truth than losing eyesight?” He for words that will keep you — yes, I have a though, fear has no place. I vocation. fear as they go out to do his Ps 7: 2-3, 9b-12 help us to remember things, and inspiration: replied, “Yes, losing your motivated and challenged. I often talk with young men On the other hand, will. Jn 7: 40-53 relieve stress and focus the I. Prayer is not a “spare vision.” Wisdom is all around us, if handful of fears. and women who are fearful sometimes people fear that God is a God of peace. He mind. Those are not bad wheel” that you pull out IX. When you pray for only we have the eyes to see of various aspects of their God will be mad at them if moves us with peaceful as- things to keep in mind as when in trouble, but a others, God listens to you and the ears to hear. I fear wasps, thanks to possible vocation. When they do not choose a certain surance of his guidance and we continue on our Lenten “steering wheel” that directs and blesses them. Some- I’ll conclude with one last being emotionally scarred FATHER SCOTT a young man thinks about vocation. grace. When we are discern- FIND THE LEAVEN journey. the right path along life’s times when you are safe and axiom, found on a magnet after sitting on a nest of WALLISCH the priesthood, perhaps But God does not use ing his will, therefore, we All of us live by some journey. happy, remember that some- in the Leaven office: “Jesus them when I was little. I fear he will experience fear of fear to guide us. Think how look for peace. If we instead Father Scott Wallisch is the IN THESE PLACES rules of life. In addition to II. Why is a car’s wind- one has prayed for you. loves you . . . but I’m his drowning, mostly because being lonely. Maybe a young often in Scripture we hear find fear, we can be sure that archdiocesan vocations director. You the Ten Commandments shield so large and the X. Worrying does not take favorite!” when it comes to swim- woman thinking about reli- God or his messengers the Enemy, and not God, has can email him at: [email protected] ONLINE ming, I am the antithesis to www.theleaven.com gious life fears that she will encourage people not to fear placed it in our hearts. We Michael Phelps. And I fear lose her connection to her or be afraid. In fact, these therefore should ask God to heights, but only if I’m hold- fears. Some, like mine, are family. Conversely, a young messages encouraging peace remove the fear so we can FACEBOOK IN THE BEGINNING ing something of value that illogical. Some, though, are person may fear that he or are often connected with discern more clearly. www.facebook.com/ could be dropped (which is legitimate. If a hungry tiger she would not be patient calls to action. So friends, do not be theleavenkc why I refuse to say Mass on is running at you, it is pretty enough as a parent. Judges, prophets and afraid. Ask God to peaceful- Site of Israel’s sin becomes symbol of God’s forgiveness cliffs). legitimate to be in fear. Seeing these fears, young kings are emboldened not ly show you his will for your I am not alone in my In fact, this fear is a good people often respond as if to fear their enemies. Mary life, and then respond with TWITTER he punishment Dante as a great poet, but not “Their enemies burnt the fears. Well, I’m not alone response if it moves us to a tiger was chasing them, and Joseph are both told, courage! @theleavenkc should fit the crime. inspired in the same sense house of God, tore down the in having fears. We all have actions that save our lives running in the other direc- to “not be afraid” when That usually means that we say that sacred Scrip- walls of Jerusalem, set all its that the severity of ture is inspired. On the other palaces afire, and destroyed YOUTUBE Tthe punishment should be hand, we can find examples in all its precious objects” (2 Chr www.youtube.com/ proportionate to the severity the Bible that appear to follow 36:19). The punishment fits ORDAINED TO SERVE user/theleavenkc of the crime. When we hear the saying that the punish- the crime. about the hand of a thief FATHER MIKE STUBBS ment should fit the crime. But it does not stop there. being amputated, it shocks us. Sunday’s first reading — 2 After 70 years of exile have WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT . . . That is going too far. Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 — offers passed, God inspires Cyrus, The punishment should Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and us one such example. When king of Persia, to order the Learning to play good defense, or lessons St. Joseph taught me STORY IDEAS fit the crime. We can also has a degree in Scripture from Harvard it lists the sins that Israel Israelites to return to their University. aint Joseph is find a father whose heart is body of Christ, containing and manly — to live in ac- [email protected] interpret that saying in an- has committed, it includes homeland, to rebuild it and already exquisitely calibrat- both Christ and the mother cordance with the church’s other way. It suggests that the “polluting the Lord’s temple to build a new temple in one of the few ed. of those who would come teachings on sexual moral- CALENDAR NOTICES punishment should somehow ful were forced to continually which he had consecrated Jerusalem to replace the one saints to have God was able to accom- to believe in him and keep ity. [email protected] draw upon the crime in such run for all eternity. He wished in Jerusalem.” Specifical- destroyed by the Chaldeans. S plish great things through his commandments (see Rv A significant element of a way as to teach the offender to match the punishment to ly, the rulers of Israel had The Israelites have finished more than one feast this eminently faithful man 12:17). For this reason, St. fatherhood is playing good ANNIVERSARY NOTICES about the harm of his action. the sin. That could involve introduced the worship of their punishment for their of service. Priests, deacons Joseph, husband of Mary defense — in other words, [email protected] In the “Divine Comedy,” intensifying the action, or its other gods into the temple. sin. God has now forgiven day. and laymen do well to and foster father of Jesus, protecting the precious the great poet Dante had reversal. “The Asherah idol [King them. The temple, which had He also happens to be my LEON SUPRENANT pattern their lives after the is called the patron of the treasures that have been EAGLE SCOUTS this in mind in assigning the There is no way for us to Manasseh] had made, he set been the place of their sin, patron saint, so when my Leon Suprenant is the pastoral beloved “Guardian of the universal church. entrusted to us. Wolves [email protected] punishments to the sinners know whether Dante’s imag- up in the temple” (2 Kgs 21:7). will become the sign of God’s wife and I were getting mar- associate for administration in the Redeemer.” Some men think St. Jo- in many forms pose seri- in hell. The gluttons were ination accurately describes In punishment for this sin, forgiveness to them. It will be ried, she asked which feast office of the permanent diaconate. While St. Joseph wasn’t seph got it all wrong. This ous threats to families and ADVERTISING forced to constantly eat huge how the punishments of hell God allows the enemies of God’s dwelling place on earth, day I celebrated. Before I had For more information on the diacon- a priest in the usual sense, is the age of Viagra, no-fault parishes. Our response as [email protected] quantities of food. The sloth- play out. After all, we acclaim Israel to destroy the temple. the place of his mercy. the chance to answer, she ate, visit: www.archkck.org/deacons. this “just man” has much to divorce and the “sexual rev- men of faith must not be mused out loud, “Definitely say in response to today’s olution.” The goal seemingly fear or anxiety in the face of not St. Joseph the Worker.” crisis of fatherhood — both is sex without responsibility, such threats, but rather the becomes an idol, it dictates people’s choic- unemployment rates are high and there are She was right, though I’ve from this great saint. the spiritual fatherhood of whereas St. Joseph accepts vigilance and courage of St. POPE FRANCIS es.” Meeting with members of an Italian as- long “lines of people looking for work,” he teased her ever since about At the outset of Luke’s priests and the fatherhood the serious responsibility of Joseph. Profit must never be a Christian’s god, sociation of Catholic farm, credit, housing said, workers are easily exploited. They will this apparent commentary Gospel, we read that part exercised in the home. marriage and family while During this month devot- although it is one of the tools for measur- and shopping cooperatives, the pope urged accept long hours for low pay, knowing that on my work habits! of John the Baptist’s role Saint Joseph was entrust- foregoing the pleasure of ed to the “Guardian of the ing the effectiveness of business choices the co-ops to remain true to their original in- if they don’t, they will be told, “If you don’t The church has tradi- in preparing the people for ed with the care of the Holy marital intimacy. Redeemer,” may all of us fa- and the ability of a company to help workers spiration of modeling an economy where the like it, someone else will. Hunger makes us Family, the sanctuary of Yet, St. Joseph got it ex- thers draw renewed strength feed their families, Pope Francis said. “Mon- needs of the human person are the absolute accept whatever is given,” even a job that tionally honored St. Joseph the imminent coming of ey is the devil’s dung,” the pope said Feb. 28, priority and where sharing and solidarity are pays under the table, the pope said. during the month of March, the Messiah was to turn the love where Jesus spent his actly right. He tells modern from this holy hero. St. Jo- quoting St. Francis of Assisi. “When money at the center of the business model. When — CNS so it seems appropriate this hearts of fathers to their hidden years. This family man that it is possible and seph, patron of the universal month to draw some insights children. In St. Joseph, we was, in embryonic form, the necessary — in fact, noble church, pray for us! 16 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | MARCH 13, 2015 A BYLINE

Julie Anderson has a BUILT FOR special devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux (far left), having read more than 30 books about her, while Marc favors St. TWO Francis of Assisi (left). By Jill Ragar Esfeld [email protected]

OPEKA — Marc and Julie Anderson, pa- rishioners of Christ the King here, make a nice byline. And they make an even nicer couple. “We get along so well,” said Julie. “PeopleT often mistake us for newly- weds.” In reality, they’ve been married for 20 years, just a few years longer than they’ve been writing for The Leaven. “Marc and Julie Anderson have been with us so long that I hardly think of them as freelancers anymore,” said man- aging editor Anita McSorley. “They’re more like our news bureau for Topeka and all points west.” Though they both have full- time jobs, the Ander- sons man- age to stay on top of Catholic news in their region and write about it regularly. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD “Fortunately for The Leaven,” McSor- Topeka freelancers Marc and Julie Anderson have had some of their most notable stories framed, including “Let There Be Light,” about the recovery ley continued, “I believe reporting for us of Nemaha and Marshall counties from a devastating ice storm. The story earned a first-place Father Michael J. McGivney Award for Distinguished has become a hobby and a vocation for Volunteerism in Journalism, awarded by the Knights of Columbus. them both.” It’s one of many hobbies the couple just nine months after the Supreme from Marc saying he wanted to become minutes away. shares. Court decided Roe v. Wade — perhaps Catholic, she was thrilled, but cautious. “We’re in the middle,” said Marc. They run together, pray together, a harbinger of their passion for pro-life “I said, ‘If you’re going to join the They also take solace in their spiritu- play pool, pingpong and board games issues. church, you have to do it because you al family. They’re frequent participants together. And they’re huge Kansas City It would be 16 years before a mutu- believe that’s God’s will for your life,’” at eucharistic adoration and they each Chiefs fans. al friend introduced them; but they’ve she recalls telling him. have a deep devotion to the saints. “Actually,” said Marc, “we’re just real- been together ever since. Marc had no doubt God’s will for his ly good friends.” At the time, Julie was going to Hayden life was the Catholic faith and a Catholic That friendship is grounded in life High School and Marc was in public marriage to Julie. A prayerful life challenges. school and a non-Catholic. When the two married after college, But God had a plan. Bishop Conley couldn’t attend the cer- “I own more than 30 books on Saint “Hayden was doing a rosary group on emony, but sent a crucifix blessed by Thérèse,” said Julie. “Her feast day is my Made for each other Friday nights,” recalled Marc. “I would Pope John Paul II. birthday. go with Julie and we would pray the ro- Julie, who is of Croatian descent, “Her spirituality has influenced my The Andersons believe part of their sary. chose to follow a Croatian marriage cus- thinking, my faith and perhaps even my initial attraction was a mutual under- “For school dances, we’d go to Mass tom in which the couple holds a crucifix writing.” standing of suffering that has made beforehand — during that time, I just as they pronounce their wedding vows. Marc is devoted to St. Francis of As- them both more compassionate. had a feeling there was something there, “Then that crucifix is put in a place sisi. Julie was born with a rare condition but I didn’t know what it was. of honor in your home,” she explained. “I just love him,” he said. “Like a lot called “anemia of an unknown origin,” “Looking back on it now, I know it “It is a symbol that Christ is the center of people do universally, just because of and wasn’t expected to live. was Jesus in the Eucharist drawing me of your marriage and that you will em- his simplicity. She has had more than 30 blood to the Catholic faith through Mary.” brace any suffering that comes along.” “And another Franciscan, Saint Maxi- transfusions in her lifetime. Indeed Julie and Marc would embrace milian Kolbe,” he added, “I love him just “My parents always believed that God the greatest suffering a young married because of his selflessness.” had a special purpose for me,” she said. A mutual faith couple can imagine — they buried their The Andersons believe their life ex- Marc suffered the loss of his father only child on their first anniversary. periences help them in their work with when he was just 7. While at Wichita State University, Prayer and trust in God’s plan has al- The Leaven. “It was unexpected,” he said. “He had Marc was counseled by then-Newman lowed the tragedy to bring them closer They’re able to relate to people with a brain aneurysm at 34. Center chaplain Father James D. Conley, together and become more appreciative understanding and tell their stories with “My mom and I had gone to the store now Bishop Conley of the Diocese of of the friends and family they have. genuine compassion. and came home and found him.” Lincoln, Nebraska. “My sister has six girls,” said Julie. “We’ve met a lot of amazing Catho- “I think facing these challenges is one Bishop Conley, a convert himself, was “So we have lots of kids to play with. lics who are now good friends,” said Ju- of the things that drew us together,” said able to relate to Marc. “At least once a week, one of the girls lie. “We’ve met a lot of priests and dea- Julie. Julie was attending Washburn Uni- is over here.” >> See “PRAYER” on page 7 Both were born in October 1973 — versity at the time. When she got a call Their respective parents live just 15