THELEAVEN.COM | VOL. 36, NO. 40 | JUNE 19, 2015 THE BARNSTORMER Sister Ann Albrecht was deaf ministry in the archdiocese for 27 years By Joe Bollig [email protected]
ANSAS CITY, Kan. — In the Catholic deaf community, Sister Ann Albrecht, CSJ, has a nickname: the bag lady. KShe was a deaf ministry Paladin: Can Sign — Will Travel. And did she ever. As director of the ministry to the deaf for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Sister Ann packed her bags and barnstormed all over the archdiocese, the state of Kansas, the United States (including Alaska) and even Canada. After 27 years of deaf ministry, Sister Ann handed the reins over to Pat Richey, the current archdioce- san consultant for deaf ministry, in 2001. Now, after an active retirement, Sister Ann will pack her bags for the last time and move on July 5, for health reasons, to the Nazareth Liv- ing Center in St. Louis. She consid- ers it to be not an end for her but another beginning. Appropriately, she’s riding off into the sunrise. LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE She’s leaving behind an incredi- Sister Ann Albrecht is greeted by Joann Debauge, a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Overland Park, at a retirement open house ble legacy of faith and love. on June 14 at St. Paul Church in Olathe. “We have a strong and active deaf Catholic community because of the Catholic schools. She attended the brary science in 1969, she was sent Academy? Anyone can teach hear- work of Sister Ann,” said Richey. all-girls Rosati-Kain High School, to St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas ing high school kids, but not deaf “The love of Christ was spoken which was jointly run by the Sisters City, Missouri, to teach and work in kids.’” through the hands of Sister Ann Al- of St. Joseph and the School Sisters the library. With some help from the Jesu- brecht.” of Notre Dame. its, she discerned a call to minister “The School Sisters were very to the deaf. Bishop Charles Helms- good teachers, but they all marched Drawn to a ministry ing of the Diocese of Kansas City- The girl from River City to the same drum,” said Sister Ann. St. Joseph (who taught her in high “The Sisters of St. Joseph were very “I really missed the deaf,” said school) told her to “go to Kansas Perhaps it was inevitable that Sis- human. They were joyful, compas- Sister Ann of her early years in the with my blessing.” ter Ann would grow up and enter sionate and loving. You could com- order. “Wherever I was stationed, I In 1974, she helped a priest in deaf ministry. municate with them. After school, always looked for deaf people.” Kansas run three weekend retreats She grew up in St. Louis as a de- you could joke around and visit with If she didn’t find them, they found for deaf children in Gardner. She vout Catholic and as a CODA: Child them.” her. Her entry into deaf ministry be- didn’t know he was sizing her up to of Deaf Adults. Learning sign lan- Sister Ann graduated from high gan informally, when a group of deaf replace him as archdiocesan direc- guage was as natural to her as moth- school at age 19 in 1945. She had her people discovered her and asked her tor for deaf ministry. He introduced er’s milk. So, too, was life in the deaf mother fill out the paperwork to en- to help them plan a convention. She her to Archbishop Ignatius J. Streck- community. ter the Sisters of St. Joseph because, began interpreting Masses at St. Pe- er, who hired her. “I just feel one with them,” said initially, her father didn’t want her ter Cathedral in Kansas City, Kansas. “He said, ‘Welcome,’ and gave me Sister Ann. “I feel at home with the to become a Sister. “I really felt called to work with free rein,” said Sister Ann. deaf. In fact, many deaf people think After she professed, Sister Ann the deaf, but I didn’t know what to To say that hearing people didn’t I’m deaf.” taught grade school in Champaign, do,” she said. “The Second Vatican understand deaf ministry, then, is an Despite the struggles of her fam- Illinois; St. Louis; Kansas City, Mis- Council called religious to go back understatement. ily during the Great Depression, her souri; and Valdosta, Georgia. After to their roots. I [asked myself,] parents sacrificed to send her to earning her master’s degree in li- ‘What am I doing at St. Teresa’s >> See “OPENING” on page 16
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CALENDAR St. James ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN student wins June 22 Kansas City-St. Joseph Finance photo contest Council ORTH CANTON, Ohio — Walsh June 24 University here announced that Meet with Bishop Prasad Gallela Sarah Schaefer from St. James Academy in Lenexa is the winner June 25 Nof the third annual Catholic Schools Week Life Teen Mass —Benedictine Col- photo contest. lege, Atchison Schaefer, and her school will each be presented with a $500 check from Walsh June 27 University. In addition, Schaefer’s photo Priesthood ordination — Co- will be featured in the Walsh University Cathedral, St. Joseph, Missouri 2016 marketing campaign celebrating Catholic Schools Week. June 28 Schaefer won with a photo of her and Celebrate Mass — St. Thomas her friends with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at the annual March for Life in More Parish, Kansas City, Missouri Washington, D.C. The three winners were selected by a July 3 panel of judges for the photo submissions Prayer and Action Mass — Maur that best embraced the spirit of the 2015 Hill-Mount Academy, Atchison Catholic Schools Week theme “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowl- ARCHBISHOP edge and Service.” KELEHER In total, Walsh received nearly 300 en- tries from 16 states. This year’s contest June 20 marked a dramatic increase in the num- Boy Scout Mass — Osceola ber of states represented — from seven states in 2014 to 16 states in 2015. June 26 Winning entries and contest submis- Mass and reconciliation — Prairie sions are available on the Walsh Univer- Star Ranch, Williamsburg sity website at: http://www.walsh.edu/ csw. June 28 Mass — Federal camp
NAOMI READ PHOTOGRAPHY The Spiritual Exercises for Non-Jesuits Little Sister Aude, left, and Little Sister Stephanie lead the pilgrims in prayer as they head up a gravel road toward the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park near Centerville. July 16 - 19, 2015 We say, pronounce, and confess certain things and yet do other certain contrary things. How do we live peacefully with that? Conferences, based on Scripture and the text of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius will be offered, followed by abundant time for prayer and reflection. Fr. Larry Gillick, SJ, serves as Director of the Deglman Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Creigh- ton University. He is a sought after retreat master around the country and spiritual director of students, faculty and alumni at Creighton University. Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to Sunday after Lunch; Program Fee: $ 80; Rooms per night: Single Occupancy: $ 43.00 plus tax; Double CROSS-COUNTRY PILGRIMAGE Occupancy: $ 35.00/person plus tax; Meals per day: $ 25.50 plus tax. Little Sisters, Brothers of the Lamb lead pilgrimage to Duchesne Shrine ST. BENEDICT CENTER By Rose Naomi Grace Read because Saint Rose Philippine Duch- Located 3 miles north of Schuyler at Hwy. 15 Special to The Leaven esne was a French Sister who came on P.O. Box 528 • Schuyler, NE 68661-0528 • Phone: 402-352-8819 • Fax: 402-352-8884 Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.StBenedictCenter.com a mission to the United States. And, as OUND CITY we are also Europeans, we have a very — No mere great love for her,” said Little Sister stroll, this Stephanie. cross-country “We thought, well, maybe one time journey across we could, instead of driving here, walk Linn County here to be in communion with the featured muck, Potawatomi Nation who were forced to mud, woods, creeks, hills and prairie walk on the Trail of Death to get here,” Mgrass tall enough to hide a person. she continued. “So we decided to invite And lots of prayer, holy songs and young people to join us on this pilgrim- pilgrim fellowship. age.” The Little Sisters and Little Brothers The first leg of the pilgrimage began of the Lamb led a 30-person pilgrimage in Pleasanton and ended seven miles lat- on May 30 and 31 that covered 24 miles er at Sacred Heart Parish and Shrine of from Pleasanton to Mound City, and St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Mound then on to the St. Rose Philippine Duch- City. There, parishioners served supper, esne Memorial Park near Centerville. and the Community of the Lamb held a The park is the site of the Sugar Creek vigil in the church. Mission, the end of the “Trail of Death,” “We wanted to give the pilgrims an where exiled Potawatomi Indians made experience of prayer while walking, an their home in 1837. It was also where St. experience of God, an experience of Rose Philippine Duchesne ministered [the] journey that is really our life,” said NAOMI READ PHOTOGRAPHY to the Potawatomi. Little Sister Dorote. Little Brother Mariano, left, and Little Brother Christophe celebrate Mass for the pilgrims at the St. “We have been coming here quite “It’s not something that is very popu- Rose Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park beneath` crosses on which are inscribed the names of often since we arrived in Kansas City >> See “ACHES” on page 16 more than 600 Potawatomi buried at the site.
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Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, KS 66109. 4 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | JUNE 19, 2015 JUNE 19, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM LOCAL NEWS 5 Father Kevin (James) Bachmann, OSB Couples celebrate 50 years of marriage at cathedral Legatus founder addresses local chapter ATCHISON — Father Kevin (James) By Jessica Langdon Kierl thinks some of the couples also By Jill Ragar Esfeld Bachmann, OSB, a monk of Holy Cross [email protected] enjoy filling out the response cards [email protected] Abbe in Canon City, Colorado, died at St. about advice they’d give to newlyweds. Benedict’s Abbey ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Plan- She sees a lot of advice about praying here on June 12, ISSION HILLS — “It’s ning one wedding consumes together — and, of course, communi- after a long battle hard to describe the ben- months of time and energy, cation. with cancer. efits of Legatus,” said the so imagine planning a party “The nobility of what you were do- Father Kevin forK more than 100 couples celebrating ing in your daily lives for the most part organization’s founder was born in Yon- MTom Monaghan. 50 years of marriage each. was hidden at the time,” said Archbish- kers, New York, The Archdiocese of Kansas City in op Naumann. “It was hard to see how The Domino’s pizza entrepreneur on Aug. 3, 1940, and former owner of the Detroit Ti- Kansas hosts just such a celebration, and those daily decisions to live for each the son of Charles the golden wedding anniversary Mass other worked for the good of your mar- gers spoke at the local chapter meet- F. Bachmann and and celebration gets bigger every year. riage and your family. Perhaps now, ing at the Indian Hills Country Club Helen (McGlynn) In fact, this year’s event was the big- from this perspective of 50 years later, in Mission Hills. Bachmann. He re- Monaghan said members often ceived his initial gest yet, drawing 115 couples — and you do get a glimpse of this nobility of can’t put into words what the organi- education in Newton, Massachusetts, and their guests — attending the Mass and those everyday expressions of love.” zation means to them, yet they enthu- then went on to Georgetown University in reception on June 14 at the Cathedral One of Kierl’s favorite parts of the siastically thank him for starting it. Washington, D.C., where he earned bache- of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kansas. day is watching the couples renew “But it wasn’t me,” he said. “It was lor’s and master’s degrees in Spanish and “There is a lot of preparation,” ac- their vows. the Holy Spirit.” a doctorate in linguistics in 1970. knowledged Mary Anne Kierl, whose “Just to see the looks on their faces,” Indeed, Monaghan got the idea for Father Kevin entered the novitiate at office is filled with gifts to wrap, long she said. “Usually some of them are to-do lists and other preparations in crying — tears of joy. . . . To me, that’s a the national organization after a meet- Holy Cross Abbey in 1996 and professed LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER ing with Pope John Paul II in 1987. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD vows on June 7, 1997. After completing the the weeks leading up to the celebra- Ross and Vicki McVey, members of Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood, renew their vows at the golden beautiful part of the celebration.” Legatus founder Tom Monaghan, pizza entrepreneur and former owner of the Detroit Tigers, Since then, Legatus has been bring- theology program at St. Vincent Archab- tion. Kierl is the administrative assis- wedding anniversary Mass June 14 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kansas. “I have the best seat in the house,” spoke during a Legatus chapter meeting on June 11 at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills. ing together Catholic business leaders bey Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, he tant for the archdiocesan office of mar- said Deacon Tony Zimmerman, lead and their spouses each month in a was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, riage and family life, might come for their 51st instead. orated with double rings. consultant for the office of marriage 2001. unique format that cultivates spiritual “But they appreciate it so much,” A few couples celebrating 60 years “Perhaps as you recall your wedding and family life. “I stand in the back and While under treatment for cancer, Fa- growth, Catholic formation and a ded- “This is a great she said. even asked to attend. day 50 years ago, you were a bit ner- I’m watching all this. . . . It’s just abso- ther Kevin was able to minister in several ication to business ethics. ABOUT LEGATUS Thank-you notes flood in year after When the invitations go out, couples vous,” said Archbishop Naumann in lutely amazing to watch the way they Legatus is an organization of parishes in the Pueblo Diocese in Colorado. This new local chapter is the first place to hear year. For some couples — especial- are offered the opportunity to bring up his homily. “Some perhaps had doubts look at each other.” Catholic business owners, CEOs, When he was no longer able to serve in min- ly those without family nearby — the to four guests, and are asked to call the about your own ability to do what Je- This event is such an important to combine two dioceses: the Arch- istry, and since Holy Cross Abbey was in the quality speakers and presidents, and managing direc- Mass and reception (complete with office if they’d like to bring additional sus was asking you — to love another piece of what the office does, he said. diocese of Kansas City in Kansas and midst of closing, he accepted an invitation tors or managing partners. For wedding cake) might be the only party guests. person for the rest of your life. Jesus He’d love to see engaged couples the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. membership, certain business from the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey to get together with they have. “And they do call,” said Kierl. promised that he would be with you going through marriage preparation This month’s chapter event, which “ criteria are required. For informa- come to Atchison, where he resided in the Word-of-mouth has certainly helped Once couples start responding to and give you the power to be faithful to see what happens here — especially included couples interested in learn- tion, visit the website at: www. health care center of the abbey. like-minded people. attendance grow. the invitations, certificates are made in a world where many marriages end ing more about the organization, be- legatus.org. your promise to each other. And now, gan with the sacrament of reconcilia- We want to see this “I can’t tell you how many calls I for Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann to 50 years later, we can see how the Lord in divorce and many don’t want to get tion, a rosary and a Mass at St. Agnes Correction get saying, ‘Oh, my friend attended last present to each couple, commemorat- was faithful to his promise to you, how married at all, often because they’re Church in Roeland Park. chapter grow because projects they have. An article published in the June 5 is- year and said don’t miss it,’” said Kierl. ing their 50 years of marriage. with his assistance you’ve been faith- afraid they would fail. Mass was followed by a cocktail “We only have one project,” he said. sue of The Leaven about exchange stu- She even gets some calls from cou- During the event, Archbishop Nau- ful to each other despite so many chal- “Look at these couples,” he would reception and dinner at the country we need strong Catho- “And that’s to help members be better dent Widya Pramesti and her hosts, the ples who weren’t able to make it on mann also calls each couple up and lenges and adversities you could not tell them. “This is the sacrament of club. Catholics.” Carmen family of Wellsville, contained an their actual 50th and wonder if they gives them a wedding cross that is dec- have foreseen.” matrimony. This is what it’s all about.” After an invocation by Father Vin- lic leaders. The format of the presentation error regarding the name of the student cent Rogers, pastor of St. Andrew the was question and answer. Monaghan exchange company. The correct name is Apostle Parish in Gladstone, Missou- Stephen Henley, found himself discussing topics rang- Council on International Educational Ex- ri, chapter president and member of Legatas regional director ing from how he met his wife of 53 change. The team leader local coordinator Hispanic ministry pastoral plan announced for Johnson County Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie years — delivering a pizza — to what is Anita Sass. For information about CIEE, ANSAS CITY, Kan. — A pas- come when every parish in Johnson • Quniceañeras lics from Hispanic cultures. And, when- Bill Graveman welcomed guests and it was like to own the Detroit Tigers. call Sass at (913) 963-3009 or go to the toral plan for ministry to His- County will have a representative dis- • Leadership training ever possible, seminarians should be talked about his own experience as a like-minded people,” he said. “We He also discussed his role in the website at: www.ciee.org/hs/host. panics in the Johnson County tribution of ethnically Hispanic families • Retreats required to learn Spanish so that they member of Legatus. want to see this chapter grow because foundation of Ave Maria University Pastoral Region was approved that make up the population of the par- To help facilitate these recommen- are able to celebrate the sacraments and Regional director Stephen Henley we need strong Catholic leaders. and law school in Florida. Kby Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann on ish.” dations, it is suggested that priests, preach in Spanish. also spoke, telling guests that Lega- “It’s the laity that’s going to bring in Monaghan talked about the name Father Hesse to celebrate June 8. At each CHM the following was rec- deacons and other key pastoral staff at Beginning in July, the Spanish Mass tus offered them a place where they the new evangelization.” Legatus coming from the Latin word The plan calls for the ministry to ommended: the CHMs be bilingual and have some times at the CHMs will be as follows: can take a break from the demands of Membership chair Bob Meyers, for ambassador and said, “I like the Mass in honor of Mary Hispanics in Johnson County to be an- • Mass in Spanish familiarity with Hispanic culture. Also, • Good Shepherd, Shawnee – Sun- business and be “spiritually fed.” a member of St. Agnes Parish, intro- idea of our members being ambassa- TOPEKA — Father Tom Hesse will cele- chored in three parish-based Centers • Availability of other sacraments in a full-time bilingual person should be days at 12:15 p.m. Legatus provides a unique venue duced Monaghan as the evening’s dors for our faith.” brate a special Mass on June 24 in honor for Hispanic Ministry within the next Spanish available to answer the phone. • St. Paul, Olathe – Sundays at 12:30 where Catholics can feel comfort- speaker. After a closing prayer led by Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pro-life and five to 10 years. The parishes where • Sacramental preparation The plan also suggests that the arch- p.m. able sharing their faith as they discuss “Legatus is the most respected lay Gary Pennings, vicar general of the the return of America back to God at Sa- these centers will be established are: • Youth ministry diocese put steps in place to ensure that • Holy Cross, Overland Park – business, politics and current events, Catholic organization in the country,” Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, cred Heart Church here, located at 333 St. Paul, Olathe; Holy Cross, Overland • Adult formation newly ordained priests and deacons Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 7 he said. Monaghan told his audience. guests received copies of Monaghan’s Freeman. A rosary for peace will be prayed Park; and Good Shepherd, Shawnee. • Marriage preparation have exposure to programs that enable p.m.; and Sundays at 1 p.m. (beginning “This is a great place to hear qual- He said people often ask him what book “Pizza Tiger” and were invited at 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 7 p.m. The plan does note that “the day will • Culturally relevant devotions them to effectively minister to Catho- the second week of July) ity speakers and get together with Legatus chapter members do — what to have them personally autographed. Father Tim Haberkorn will concelebrate. There will be Benediction following Mass.
Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas Allegations brought against St. Benedict’s abbot The Archdiocese of Kansas City The archdiocese encourages in Kansas has been made aware of prayers for all parties involved and is • Catholic Bequests • Donor Advised Funds an allegation brought against Abbot confident that the abbey will follow its • Gift Annuities • Named Scholarship Funds James Albers, OSB, of St. Benedict’s established procedures for investigat- Abbey in Atchison. The archdiocese ing such matters. Inquiries or any re- • Endowments • Memorial Funds understands that the allegation dates quest for further information should be back to a time when Abbot James was directed to Prior Jeremy Heppler of St. himself a minor. Archbishop Joseph F. Benedict’s Abbey at (913) 360-7830. Naumann, archbishop of Kansas City The archdiocese asks anyone who Remember a gift to the church in your will in Kansas, has spoken with Abbot has knowledge of inappropriate con- (913) 647-0325 [email protected] www.cfnek.org James, who is already on voluntary duct by any priest, deacon or lay em- administrative leave. Abbot James ployee or volunteer of the church to has agreed not to exercise his priestly contact the archdiocesan confidential ministry outside the abbey pending an report line at (913) 647-3051. In the investigation by the abbey, review of case of sexual misconduct, individu- the case by the abbey’s Independent als should immediately contact civ- Review Board and the review of this il and law enforcement authorities. matter by the Vatican’s Congregation The archdiocese respects the sincere for Religious. The archdiocese has no concerns of any individual who brings knowledge of any prior allegations forth an allegation of misconduct and brought against Abbot James. St. Ben- is fully committed to conducting a edict’s Abbey is an autonomous abbey thorough investigation of any such and has its own governance structure allegation and cooperating with civil apart from the archdiocese. and law enforcement officials. 6 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | JUNE 19, 2015 JUNE 19, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM LOCAL NEWS 7
Jack and Judy (Ice) Hill, members of Stanley and JoAnn (Hager) Klimek, Karin (Elliott) and Tim Tierney, mem- Mary C. (Engel) and William “Bill” Corpus Christi members of bers of Curé Beatty, mem- Catholic radio planned west of Topeka REPORTING ABUSE Parish, Lawrence, Church of the Na- of Ars Parish, bers of St. Joseph If you suspect a child is being abused celebrated their tivity, Leawood, Leawood, will Parish, Shawnee, By Joe Bollig Parish in Topeka, and Kent Hampton, a diocese, St. Bernard Parish, EWTN Ra- or neglected, you should make a report 70th wedding celebrated their celebrate their celebrated their [email protected] research assistant in the entomology de- dio and the Catholic Radio Association. to the Kansas Department for Children anniversary on 60th wedding 50th wedding an- 60th wedding an- partment at Kansas State University and The corporation has a shared services and Families Protection Report Center June 7 with an anniversary on niversary on June niversary on June AMEGO — There’s member of the St. Isidore Catholic Cam- agreement with St. Bernard Parish. by calling (800) 922-5330. If you or open house. The June 18. The cou- 26. The couple 18. The couple something stirring in the pus Center in Manhattan. “The terms of the agreement are we someone you know has been abused by couple was mar- ple was married was married on was married on air out on the western Defendorf has a 45-year career in raise the money, build the station and a cleric, employee or volunteer of any ried on June 11, on June 18, 1955, June 26, 1965, June 18, 1955, at side of the archdiocese, commercial radio and was program di- operate the station,” said Hamilton. “The archdiocesan parish, school or agency 1945, at St. John at St. Francis at Blessed Sac- St. Joseph, by Fa- Wand it isn’t a thunderstorm. rector of KTPK. He went by the on-air parish maintains ultimate oversight over — regardless of when the abuse may the Evangelist Xavier Parish, St. rament Church, ther Leo T. Lutz. A new Catholic radio station is on its name of Lee O’Day. He left commercial programming, staffing and finances of have occurred — call the archdiocesan Church, Law- Joseph, Missou- Wichita. A family Their children way — KSWZ-LP 105.3. radio three years ago. He’s on the board the radio station.” confidential report line at (913) 647- rence. Their chil- ri. Their children trip to Colorado are: Bill Beatty, Don’t bother tuning in just yet. This of directors and is program director — Efforts to start a station also got signif- 3051 or Dr. Dennis Schemmel, victim dren are: Mike Hill, Pat Shultz, Marti Frost are: Cathy Sharp, Chris Klimek, Kim Dele- is planned with their family. Their children Dennis Beatty, Jan Self and Mike Beatty. assistance coordinator, at (913) 909- and Tim Hill. They also have 12 grandchil- caris and Bryan Klimek. They also have 10 are: Timothy Tierney Jr., Overland Park; They also have five grandchildren. low-power radio station won’t be on the essentially running the new station. icant help from Jerry Hutchinson, chief air until Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann “We feel Catholic radio is very im- operating officer of Angel 95, KHCA 95.3 2740, after calling local law enforce- dren and 20 great-grandchildren. grandchildren. John Tierney, Jacksonville Beach, Florida; ment. The Archdiocese of Kansas City and Christopher Tierney, Leawood. They Albert and Rita De Brabander, mem- hits the big red “on” button on July 19 at portant,” said Defendorf. “The west- FM, a Christian radio station in Manhat- St. Bernard Parish in Wamego. ern part of the archdiocese is not being tan. in Kansas places the protection of chil- David W. and Kathy (Pflumm) Hoelt- Ross and Vicki (Thomas) McVey, also have seven grandchildren. bers of Holy dren as its first priority. Furthermore, The signal will come from a tower at served. In Kansas City, there’s KEXS “He was one of the first persons I ing, members of members of Curé Trinity Par- the archdiocese respects the sincere St. George, which is about seven miles [and translator stations], but from Tope- contacted,” said Hamilton. “He said he St. Joseph Parish, of Ars Parish, Harold and Mary Lou (Podany) ish, Lenexa, concerns of all individuals who report Shawnee, cele- Leawood, will cel- Fernau, members celebrated east of Manhattan on Kansas Highway ka west, there is no Catholic radio.” thought it was a great idea to start a misconduct, and is thus committed to brated their 50th ebrate their 50th of Queen of the their 60th 24. The studio is located in a Topeka res- Hamilton, who has no background Catholic radio station and would do any- conducting thorough investigations of wedding anni- wedding anniver- Holy Rosary Par- wedding idence. in radio, has 20 years of experience as a thing he could to help us. He let us rent all such allegations. versary on June sary on June 26. ish, Overland Park, anniversary The station will be operated by a computer technician. space on his tower and house our equip- 19 with a Mass The couple was celebrated their on June 11. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation The impetus to start up a radio station ment at a very low price.” and family party. married on June 60th wedding an- The couple — The Sword of St. George, Inc. — un- had two catalysts. About 90 percent of the station’s pro- The couple was 26, 1965, at St. niversary on June was mar- der the oversight of St. Bernard Parish, The first was a friend who was in- gramming will come from EWTN Radio. Leawood Scout earns Eagle married on June Theresa Church, 18. The couple ried on June 11, 1955, at Holy Trinity. Their which owns the broadcasting license. spired to tell Hamilton that he would The station will also run archdiocesan LEAWOOD — Steven K. Madigan, a 19, 1965, at St. Morgantown, was married on children are: Mike De Brabander; Leo De Being low power, the station’s over- lead an important ministry, although he programing, including Archbishop Nau- member of Boy Joseph Church, West Virginia. June 18, 1955, at Brabander; Mark De Brabander; Dale De the-air signal will only cover an area didn’t suggest what it might be. The sec- mann’s show “The Shepherd’s Voice,” Scout Troop 10 Shawnee. Their Their children are: Sts. Peter and Paul Brabander (deceased); Karen Beaman; roughly from the western border of the ond was from a monthly prayer group. public service announcements, news, and Church of the children are David Hoelting, Kansas City, Victoria Conley and Ross McVey. They also Church, Butte, Ne- Kathy Nutt; Diane Keiter; Donna De Bra- archdiocese east to Wamego, and from “I was told at one of those prayer weather, parish news and devotional Nativity here, has Kansas; Glen Hoelting, De Soto; Theresa have nine grandchildren. They will cele- braska. Their chil- bander; and Mary De Brabander. They Flush in the north and south to Interstate meetings that I needed to look into start- programming. been awarded the Flickinger, Shawnee; and Annette Hallock, brate with the family in Branson, Missouri. dren are: Debbie Olson, Barb Fernau, Mary also have 21 grandchildren and eight 70. ing a Catholic radio station,” said Ham- Currently, the corporation is conduct- rank of Eagle Scout. Shawnee. They also have 13 grandchildren. Lillis and Lisa Cauthon. They also have six great-grandchildren. Because the signal will also be simul- ilton. “That was in 2013, right before the ing fundraising to pay for equipment and For his Eagle Colleen (Winters) and Edward Bur- grandchildren and three great-grandchil- cast over the Internet, the station’s op- Federal Communications Commission the first two years of station operations. project, Madigan Woody and Bonnie (Reilly) Konrade, richter, dren. They celebrated with a family dinner. Alice (Schneider) and Harry Bech- erators hope they can build an audience opened the applications window for For information about how to help designed and coor- members of Sa- members A trip is planned for later this year. tel, members of dinated the planting cred Heart-St. of the Latin St. Joseph Par- throughout the archdiocese west of To- construction permits for low-power ra- KSWZ-LP, go to its Facebook page: The peka. dio stations.” Sword KSWZ-LP. of a butterfly garden Joseph Parish, Mass Com- Jim and Marian (Shonka) Flynn, ish, Olpe, cele- at the Overland Park The station was begun by a handful of Hamilton asked Defendorf for help The station’s website should be func- Topeka, will cel- munity of members of brated their 50th Steven K. Madigan Community Gar- people, including Topeka radio veteran and they eventually formed a corpora- tional in about a week and can be ac- ebrate their 50th St. Rose the St. Law- wedding anni- den, a co-op garden located at the Oak Park wedding anniver- Philippine rence Cath- versary on June Leo Defendorf, a member of St. Matthew tion. They were also helped by the arch- cessed at: KSWZ-LP.com. branch of the Johnson County Library. sary on June 27 Duchesne, olic Cam- 12. The couple with a renewal Westwood, pus Center, was married on of vows at Mass, celebrated Lawrence, June 12, 1965, at followed by a re- their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12. will cele- St. Joseph. Their ception and din- The couple was married on June 12, 1965, brate their children are: ner. The couple at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Onaga, by 60th wed- Carol Montanye, was married on Father Frank Krische. Their children are ding anni- Karen Raybourn June 26, 1965, at St. Joseph Church. Their Timothy Burrichter, Olathe; and Michael versary on June 22. The couple was mar- and James Bechtel. They also have eight children are Tom and Tony Konrade, both of Burrichter, Lawrence. They also have four ried on June 22, 1955, at St. Mary Church, grandchildren. The couple will celebrate Topeka. They also have five grandchildren. grandchildren. They celebrated with a din- Schuyler, Nebraska. They will celebrate with family and a reception at the Olpe ner for the family in Lawrence on June 13. in the Ozarks near Springfield, Missouri, Chicken House on June 27. Francee (Hink) and Boyd Akins, mem- with family. Their children are: Kathy Flynn bers of Im- Corky and Molle (Demarais) Stueve, Dunteman, Omaha, Nebraska; Jim Flynn Frank and Teresa Bustamante, mem- maculate members of III (deceased); Patrick Flynn (deceased); bers of Our Concep- St. Ann Par- Julie Flynn, Omaha; and John Flynn, Law- Lady of Uni- tion Parish, ish, Prairie rence. They also have eight grandchildren ty Parish, Louisburg, Village, will and five great-grandchildren. Kansas City, will cele- celebrate Kansas, will brate their their 60th William and Mary (Kreutzer) Wells, celebrate 50th wed- wedding members of St. their 50th ding anni- anniversa- Francis de Sales wedding versary on ry on June Parish, Lansing, anniversa- June 19. The couple was married in 1965 20 with a celebrated their ry on June at Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa. Their chil- blessing during Mass, followed by dinner 50th wedding 19. The couple was married by Father Ga- dren are: Jennifer Barkus, Andrea Morris with family and friends. A trip to Alaska anniversary on briel Perez in 1965 at St. John the Divine and Tim Akins. They also have five grand- is planned for later. The couple was mar- June 13 with a Church, Kansas City, Kansas. Their chil- children and one great-grandchild. Cards ried on June 25, 1955, at St. Mary Church, Mass and family dren are: Nicole R. Roblez, Frank Patrick may be sent to: 700 S. Danford Dr., Louis- Marble, Minnesota. They have nine chil- dinner. The cou- and Adrian Bustamante. They also have burg, KS 66053. dren (two deceased, Michelle Smith and ple was married six grandchildren. Daniel Stueve), 17 grandchildren and six on June 16, 1965, Walter B. and Dorothy (Kipper) Lick- great-grandchildren. at St. Lawrence teig, members Church, Easton. of St John the Mary (Pickert) and Alfred Roecker, Their children are: William Wells Jr., and Baptist Parish, members of Christopher Wells. They also have five ANNIVERSARY POLICY Greeley, will cel- St. Patrick grandchildren. • The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th notices. ebrate their 60th Parish, Em- • Announcements are due eight days before the wedding anniver- erald, will Lynne Ann (Neff) and Richard J. Mul- desired publication date. • Announcements must be typed. sary on July 14. celebrate roy, members of • They are for parishioners of Catholic parishes in The couple was their 65th St. Dominic Par- the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, or for married on July wedding ish, Holton, will those who have resided in the archdiocese for a 14, 1955, at St anniversa- celebrate their significant period of time. Boniface Church, ry on June 50th wedding an- Include the following Information: Scipio — the first 24. The niversary on June • The couple’s names wedding cere- couple was married on June 24, 1950, at 20 with an open • their parish mony performed by his brother, Father St. Agnes Church, Roeland Park, by Msgr. house at Penny’s • the date they were married Anthony Lickteig, after his ordination. Herman Koch. Their children are: Marcia in Holton, hosted • church and city where they were married Their children are: Nancy Katzer, Gree- Evans, Andover; Dean Roecker, Dewey, by their children: • what they are doing to celebrate • date of the celebration ley; Elaine Bones, Princeton; Constance Oklahoma; Joan Carter, Overbrook; Bever- Shane Mulroy, • names of children (no spouses please) Breland, Clarksville, Maryland; Marjorie ly Thomas, Rosehill; Rhonda Hogan, Wa- Shara Sevart and • number of grandchildren and great-grandchil- Seifert, Oskaloosa; Kenneth Lickteig, Cen- verly; Dale Roecker, Ottawa; Dan Roecker, Shanna Schimke. dren; terville; and Marilyn Peine, Garnett. They Wann, Oklahoma; and David Roecker, Elk- They also have four grandchildren. The Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., also have 24 grandchildren and 33 great- horn, Nebraska. They also have 37 grand- couple was married on June 12, 1965, at Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversaries; or 6/15 grandchildren. They will celebrate with a children and 25 great-grandchildren. They Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca. A trip send an email to: [email protected]. family gathering and a trip. will celebrate with a family get-together. to Ireland is planned for late July. MAN ABOUT TOWNS: KEEPING UP WITH THE ARCHBISHOP orget summer vacation. Between running two dioceses, Arch- bishop Naumann barely has time for luxuries like sleep. Heck, FThe Leaven is worn out just trying to keep up with him, but we’ve tried our best. Here’s a quick look at some of the activities that have kept him busy here in our archdiocese this past month.
LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann helps Father George Bertels (right) celebrate his 60th anniversary as a priest on June 14 at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lansing. The archbishop offers a prayer before the reception in Father Bertels’ honor. LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE
LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE The archbishop confirms adults on May 24 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in A participant in the annual inter-diocesan Corpus Christi procession holds an image of the Sacred Heart high above the crowd as it marches from the monastery of Little Sisters of the Lamb through Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas.
LEAVEN PHOTO BY JOE MCSORLEY Archbishop Naumann leads the rosary outside Planned Parenthood in Overland Park on June 5.
Archbishop Naumann jokes around with Max- imilian Nearmyer at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg on June 3. Campers welcomed the archbishop with a song for his birthday and some LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE Archbishop Naumann leads the annual inter-diocesan Corpus Christi procession through Kansas City, Kansas. The day began with Mass and a eucha- cake. The archbishop ristic Holy Hour and was followed by the procession, Benediction and an ice cream social. then heard confessions and celebrated Mass for the campers.
LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann installs 18 deacon candidates as lectors on June 7 at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE 10 NATION THELEAVEN.COM | JUNE 19, 2015 JUNE 19, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM WORLD 11 Bishops discuss upcoming encyclical, pope’s visit, top priorities Vatican to investigate bishops who fail to act on abuse By Carol Zimmermann By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Catholic News Service
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LOUIS (CNS) — The U.S. ATICAN CITY (CNS) — bishops gathered here for their Pope Francis has approved spring general assembly heard new procedures for the Vat- presentations on the pope’s up- ican to investigate and judge Scoming encyclical on the environment, claimsV of “abuse of office” by bishops the U.S. church’s ongoing work in pro- who allegedly failed to protect minors moting traditional marriage and the and vulnerable adults from sex abuse. need to remain vigilant in protecting The procedures will include a new children from abuse. “judicial section” within the Congrega- On the first day of their meeting tion for the Doctrine of the Faith that June 10, there also were reports on the has a papal mandate to “judge bishops bishops’ efforts to advocate for com- with regard to crimes of the abuse of prehensive immigration reform and office when connected to the abuse of their help in rebuilding work in Haiti, minors,” the Vatican said in a written which is still recovering from the 2010 statement June 10. earthquake. The announcement came at the end In the second day of the assembly’s of a series of consultations the pope had public sessions June 11, the bishops with his international Council of Cardi- heard a report on a draft for priorities nals, which met at the Vatican June 8-10. and plans for the U.S. Catholic Confer- U.S. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of ence of Bishops for 2017-2020. The re- Boston, a member of the so-called C9 port, which was up for a vote, started a group of cardinal advisers and presi- lively discussion about what the bish- dent of the Pontifical Commission for ops’ top focus should be. the Protection of Minors, presented to Several bishops spoke up about the CNS PHOTO/LISA JOHNSTON, ST. LOUIS REVIEW the council and the pope a number of need to put concern for poverty at the Bishops read material June 11 during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in St. Louis. proposals for greater accountability of top of the list to keep in line with the bishops in dealing with cases of clerical message and ministry of Pope Francis. Pope Francis will challenge the as- bishops, which was read to the assem- number of refugees from Syria, espe- sexual abuse. The bishops voted to rework the draft sumptions of “both the left and the bly, stressed how they looked forward cially, and others who are fleeing their Originally prepared by the protec- document, incorporating the feedback right” with the document, said Bish- to meeting him and would “accompany countries due to religious persecution. tion commission, the proposals were CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING given. op Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, New him in prayer” in his visit. He said a pervasive concern is that later expanded and given unanimous Pope Francis gestures as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 10. The pope has approved new procedures to inves- In a 165-5 vote, the bishops approved Mexico, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ In their morning session, the bish- new interdiction efforts in Mexico to approval by the Council of Cardinals tigate and judge bishops who allegedly failed to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse. the inclusion of revised canticles for Committee on International Justice ops did not specifically address the turn back Central American migrants and the pope June 8, the Vatican said. the Liturgy of the Hours for use in and Peace. June 10 announcement from the Vat- before they can reach the U.S. border While the Code of Canon Law al- Catholic News Service. The pope was to appoint a secretary tablished by the pope in April to find U.S. dioceses. It required a two-thirds He also said it would have inter- ican about a new process for holding mean that many people who would be ready stipulates that bishops hold cer- Cardinal O’Malley gave the council of the new judicial section and to autho- ways to implement a series of recom- vote of the Latin Church members of national implications, particularly bishops accountable for protecting eligible for asylum in the United States tain responsibilities, there had been and Pope Francis a full report about the rize the appointment of the personnel mendations for streamlining, modern- the USCCB. The bishops also voted to regarding solidarity with the world’s children from abuse, but in response instead are summarily sent back to no permanent system or trained staff proposed procedures, but the Vatican needed for “penal processes regarding izing and making more cost-effective permit the Committee on Clergy, Con- poor. to a reporter’s question about it, it was their home countries. to deal with reporting, evaluating and released only a list of the “five specif- the abuse of minors and vulnerable the Vatican’s communications outlets. secrated Life and Vocations to seek a Miami Archbishop Thomas G. clear they welcomed and supported “This is a violation of international judging claims that a bishop had failed ic proposals made to the Holy Father,” adults by clergy.” The commission presented the cardi- renewed recognitio, or approval, from Wenski, chairman of the Committee the Vatican action. law,” said Bishop Elizondo, adding that to fulfill his responsibilities linked to which subsequently received his full The pope still would have to approve nals’ council with a plan that would see the Vatican for the USCCB’s “Program on Domestic Justice and Human De- At the start of the meeting, the the committee and its USCCB staff are handling suspected and known cases approval and can be considered to have the removal of a bishop from office if he “a gradual integration” of nine Vatican of Priestly Formation, Fifth Edition” velopment, said the document will USCCB’s president noted that for their raising the issue with the U.S. govern- of sex abuse, said a source familiar with gone into effect. was found by the tribunal to have been media operations while protecting peo- for an additional five-year period with- likely highlight climate change as “a spring meeting, the bishops were gath- ment. the discussion. The Vatican statement said the three negligent in his duties, Father Lombardi ple’s jobs, the Vatican statement said. out any changes to the norms. moral issue,” pointing out that the poor ered not far from Ferguson and that In a report for the Subcommittee on Previously, the Congregation for Curia offices that have oversight of the said. The plan includes “the establishment in In an afternoon presentation, mar- suffer the most from consequences of the bishops’ November general assem- the Church in Latin America, Bishop Bishops would send out a different ad world’s bishops — the congregations The new procedures will be re- the next months of a dicastery and the ried couples talked to the bishops improper care of the environment even bly will be in Baltimore — two places Elizondo said diocesan donations have hoc group to investigate each case, the for Bishops, for the Evangelization of viewed in five years and may be amend- appointments necessary to launch the about how they can encourage the vo- though “they have contributed the roiled in past months by protests, vio- helped rebuild structures in Haiti and source added. Peoples and for Eastern Churches — ed, the statement said. process.” cation of marriage in their dioceses. least to climate change.” lence in the streets and looting follow- coordinate adult literacy teacher train- Now a specific “procedure is defined were now authorized “to receive and The Council of Cardinals also told Australian Cardinal George Pell, The bishops also heard from Curtis He said the pope would not be ing the deaths of two young African- ing programs. for how to deal with these cases,” which investigate complaints of the episcopal the pope they agreed with a proposal head of the Secretariat for the Econo- Martin, founder and CEO of the Fel- speaking as a scientist or a politician Americans after confrontations with The work has been “accomplished also will allow for an investigation and abuse of office.” for creating a new dicastery that would my, gave a full report on the latest finan- lowship of Catholic University Stu- but as a shepherd and that the bish- white police officers. with transparency and accountabili- judicial process to be carried out in a “There is the duty to report all com- encompass the Vatican’s many commu- cial reforms at the Vatican, the Vatican dents. He encouraged them to con- ops, who “aren’t novices” on care for Archbishop Kurtz urged the bish- ty,” he said, adding that it is something more timely manner, Jesuit Father Fed- plaints to the appropriate congrega- nications structures and gradually inte- statement said. tinue to lead young people to live the the environment, can’t “opt out” of this ops to encourage Catholics to take the bishops should be proud of even erico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, tion,” it said. grate them over the next four years. The cardinal said the Council for the Gospel message. conversation. concrete measures to help end racism, as they also recognize there is “still so told reporters. The pope mandated the doctrinal The council heard the proposal from Economy had set up separate working During the two daylong public ses- Addressing the pending U.S. Su- including praying for peace and heal- much more to do.” The new process also means people congregation be in charge of judicial the new Commission for the Vatican’s groups: to analyze revenues and invest- sions of the June 10-12 assembly, there preme Court ruling on same-sex mar- ing, promoting justice for all people, Communications are “evolving at a who want to make a claim — and any- procedures regarding charges of “abuse Communications Media, headed by ments; study human resources manage- was a lot of discussion on the much- riage, expected in late June, Archbishop and being “truly welcoming” of fam- dizzying rate,” said Archbishop John one can do so — will know more clear- of office” and that it establish a special Msgr. Dario Vigano, director of the Vat- ment; and review existing information anticipated arrival of Pope Francis in Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francis- ilies of different racial and religious C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, ly whom to go to if a serious crime of section with the proper staff and re- ican Television Center. technology, its compatibility and effec- September for the World Meeting of co said that no matter how the court backgrounds. People also should get to chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Com- negligence is suspected, the source told sources to carry out its work. The five-person commission was es- tiveness. Families and other stops and other up- rules, it “won’t change traditional mar- know their community’s law enforce- mittee on Communications. He urged coming gatherings such as next year’s riage” and the bishops will continue to ment officers, he said. the bishops to reach out to Catholics World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, defend it as the church teaches. Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Elizon- where they are: online. To help them in and a 2017 convocation. A major topic of the day was Pope do of Seattle, chairman of the Com- that effort, he said, the USCCB would “Regardless of the type of services The bishops also were urged to keep Francis’ September visit to the Unit- mittee on Migration, encouraged the be launching a Catholic Church app Wagner’s pace with technological advances as a ed States Philadelphia Archbishop bishops to visit immigrant detention this summer, something the bishops you desire, we can help to make them special. Charles J. Chaput said the Sept. 22-27 centers in their dioceses to better un- can make particular use of during the Mud-Jacking Co. means to spread the Gospel message Specializing in Foundation Repairs derstand the conditions under which pope’s visit. 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Call (785) 336-2738. low our teachers to focus on their children, their lesson es for the parish, including the school, early education Call for a FREE estimate as full as possible. A lot of time is spent enjoying the plans and teaching to ensure a fun-filled day of learning. team today online at: www.out pacepov- center and cafeteria. Functions include maintaining the Mike Hammer local moving - A full-service mover. Brian (913) 952-5965, Holy Trinity parishioner erty.org. simple pleasures, such as socializing, dancing, enjoying For sale - Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, easement. Full-time benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, general ledger, managing offertory/capital income and Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage con- Jim (913) 257-1729, Holy Spirit parishioner the outdoors, crafting and baking. 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Interested individuals should mail cover Housecleaning - Old-fashioned cleaning, hand mop- * Landscape design * Free estimates the Couple to Couple League of Kansas by their church, uneasy around married Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or letter and resume by June 15 to the attention of the ping, etc. A thorough and consistent job every time. Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! City at (913) 894-3558. friends, unsure of themselves and un- looking to introduce care for your family or simply look- a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices Children and youth minister - Visitation Parish, Kansas business manager at Holy Trinity Parish, 9150 Pflumm, References from customers I’ve served for over 17 years. Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391 certain about their futures. The weekend ing to improve your current home care quality, we can paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. 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Close to lakes and entertain- • Calendar notices may only run two additional line; Email: [email protected]; Paraprofessional - St. Ann School, Prairie Village, is (913) 815-4817 ment. Fully furnished. Pool and hot tub available. No Phone: (913) 647-0327 Business manager - Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea, is seeking two paraprofessional teacher’s assistants for a Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming www.harcoexteriorsllc.com “Luau with Love: Remembering weeks before the event depending on cleaning fee. Nightly rates. Wi-Fi available. Discounts currently accepting resumes for the full-time position variety of ages in grades K-8 for the upcoming academic you, seek hope and help from compassionate, experi- Robert” will be held June 27 from space available. available. Call (913) 515-3044. of parish business manager. This position is responsible year. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Experi- enced Catholic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a free consulta- Last year was a great year, thank you to all my cus- 27 6 - 10 p.m. at the St. Patrick Par- for all financial aspects of the parish and the school. In- ence in education, ideally a Catholic school, is preferred. tion, call (913) 422-0610; send an email to: [email protected]. tomers! Spring is around the corner and we do decks, dividuals applying for this position will have a strong Candidates will support students through small group com; or visit the website at: www.teresakiddlawyer. windows, doors, house painting (interior and exterior), background in accounting, familiarity with personnel ad- instruction in multiple subject areas, particularly reading com. Please do not wait until life seems hopeless before wood rot, deck staining and siding. You name it, we can ministration and knowledge of current technology related and math, as well as support classroom teachers during getting good quality legal advice that may solve your do it. 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(785) 232-2543 Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish following address: Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Busi- School, to 7241 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Power washing, fences, decks. Hrs. T-F - 10 a.m. 5:30; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon Call Ed Toll Free 1-855-543-8632 Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 ness Manager Position, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, KS 66013. Tree service - Pruning trees for optimal growth and 30 years experience. References. Reasonable rates. Interested parties may also contact the parish office at Principal - Holy Rosary Parish seeks a principal commit- beauty and removal of hazardous limbs or problem trees. Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. (913) 533-2462, ext. 101. ted to Catholic education with strong leadership, com- Free consultation and bid. Safe, insured, professional. munication and motivational skills. Holy Rosary School Cristofer Estrada, Green Solutions of KC, (913) 378-5872. STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement fin- Part-time bookkeeper - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tope- is a parish school serving approximately 140 pre-K – 8th www.GreenSolutionsKC.com. ish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: ka, is currently accepting resumes for a part-time par- grade students and a staff of 10. Holy Rosary is located in painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window ish bookkeeper. Functions include but are not limited to Clinton, Missouri. Candidate must be a practicing Cath- Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579- QuickBooks accounting, administering payroll and benefit olic, have a master’s degree in educational administra- 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace bro- 1835. Email: [email protected]. Member of processing, monthly reporting for the finance council, and tion, teaching experience and preferably three years’ ex- ken springs, cables, hinges, rollers, gate openers, entry Holy Trinity, Lenexa. other general administrative support, including working perience in a Catholic school. If interested, apply on the and patio doors, and more. Over 32 years of experience. knowledge of Excel. The ideal candidate will be a practic- diocesan website at: http://app.hireology.com/s/45521. Call (913) 227-4902. Concrete construction - Tear out and replace ing Catholic in good standing with a high degree of ac- stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining counting accuracy and attention to detail. 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SCRIPTURE READINGS MARK MY WORDS MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS TWELFTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
June 21 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catch some divine sounds here Pondering the implications of three-parent embryos Jb 38: 1, 8-11 weet Jesus, but in a performance. And there’s are ably assisted by J. Kent n ethical Rubicon upending our own beginnings of birth defects have been about our human future in the Ps 107: 23-26, 28-31 was crossed when and rupturing the origins of observed, even when certain face of these burgeoning tech- 2 Cor 5: 14-17 it’s hot today!” not a bad seat in the house. Barnhart on the piano, Ken Mk 4: 35-41 These are I was just there this past Remmert on drums and Brian the first in vitro our children. genetic defects may have been nologies. As procreation be- the first words Saturday evening for the last Wilson on bass. In addition to fertilization (IVF)- Part of that price includes previously screened out. comes reduced to just another June 22 Aconceived baby came into the the significant health prob- As children born by commercial transaction, and “Suttered by Hanna, a person show of this season, called being the director, Barnhart Paulinus of Nola, bishop; John Fisher, world in 1978. lems that have come to light assisted reproductive tech- our children become projects bishop, and Thomas More, martyrs I love to portray at presen- “Judy, Barbra, Liza,” featuring intersperses some commen- tations, retreats and work- the songs of Judy Garland, tary — always informative, With human reproduction in children born from IVF and niques become adults, they to be assembled piecemeal in Gn 12: 1-9 no longer limited to the em- other assisted reproduction are starting to be tracked and the pursuit of parental desires, Ps 33: 12-13, 18-20, 22 shops. Hanna is a delightful, FATHER Barbra Streisand and Liza Mi- frequently funny — about the FATHER TADEUSZ Mt 7: 1-5 faith-filled character from nelli. It’s rare that I’m at a loss various songs. It is readily ap- brace of a man and a woman, techniques. Researchers have studied for various psychiat- we invariably set the stage the fertile imagination of our for words, but the only way to parent all through this show people felt empowered to take PACHOLCZYK found an overall doubling in ric issues as well. A growing to cross another significant MARK GOLDASICH their own sperm and eggs, the risk of birth defects for number of young adults are ethical line. June 23 very own archdiocesan priest, describe this show is: WOW! that all on stage are thor- Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk serves Tuesday Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of or those of others, and create children born by these tech- vocalizing their strong per- That bright ethical line Father Ed Hays. She’s found Three extremely talented oughly enjoying what they’re as the director of education at the Gn 13: 2, 5-18 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He their much desired children nologies when compared with sonal concerns about the way involves the creation of in the story, “Hanna’s Har- singers — Lauren Braton, doing. National Catholic Bioethics Center in Ps 15: 2-4b, 5 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. bit by cellular bit. As they rates for children conceived in they were brought into the humans that have heritable Mt 7: 6, 12-14 monica,” in Father Hays’ “The Christina Burton and Ash- Watching Lauren, Christi- Philadelphia. Ethiopian Tattoo Shop.” ley Pankow — transport the na and Ashley sing not only mixed and matched these the normal fashion. world through techniques like genetic modifications (chang- June 24 Hanna has been on my tening to a variety of songs — audience from one hit to with their voices but with cells, they soon were drawn For retinoblastoma, a child- anonymous sperm donations, es that are passed on to future three-parent embryos are THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST mind not because of the from polka records to Christ- another, 30 in all. The show’s their hearts, made this a night into other twists and turns hood eye cancer, a six-fold because they find themselves generations). When the first made by swapping out addi- Is 49: 1-6 weather, but because of mas albums to Dolly Parton first half features songs made to treasure. We are so blessed of the advancing technology, elevated risk has been report- feeling psychologically adrift three-parent baby is born, tional cellular parts known Ps 139: 1b-3, 13-15 another point to her story: crooning, “I never promised famous by Judy and Barbra. to have talent of this caliber including screening the genes ed. Assisted reproduction and deprived of any connec- which will likely take place in Acts 13: 22-26 as mitochondria through the the divine power of music. you a rose garden.” As I got The selections are some- right here in the Heartland. of their test-tube offspring and techniques are also associated tion to their biological father. the next year or two, we will Lk 1: 57-66, 80 recombination of eggs from In a nutshell, God speaks to older, I started to make music times performed by a soloist; Originally, this show was eugenically weeding out any with heightened risks for a It should be obvious how have stepped right into the undesired embryonic children two different women. Even number of rare and serious any approach that weakens or middle of that hubris-filled June 25 Hanna one Sunday morning of my own, starting with a other times, by a duet or trio. supposed to close on June 28 more baroque approaches to Thursday on her way to church because Flutophone and then moving Among the offerings are: “You but, because of its popularity, by freezing them in liquid genetic disorders, including casts into question the inte- brave new world of manip- making three-parent embry- Gn 16: 1-12, 15-16 her harmonica music touched on to a Magnus chord organ, a Made Me Love You,” “Come it’s running until July 12. If nitrogen or simply discarding Beckwith-Wiedmann syn- gral connection between par- ulating the genetic traits of os rely on destroying one Ps 106: 1b-5 his heart. God tells Hanna tamburitza and, most recently, Rain of Come Shine,” “Over you’re in the Kansas City area them as laboratory refuse. drome, Angelman’s syndrome, ents and their offspring will future children. We will have Mt 7: 21-29 embryo (instead of an egg) that laughter and music are a ukulele. the Rainbow,” “People,” “On a and want a taste of Paradise, Recent developments have and various developmental raise grave ethical concerns. transitioned to a paradigm and cannibalizing its parts so the language of heaven, and It is, however, a special Clear Day,” and “Evergreen.” grab some tickets to “Judy, exacerbated this situation by disorders like atrial septal and Whether it be three-parent where biomedical experimen- June 26 as to build another embryo by that “all music is sacred, not treat for me to sit back and After the intermission, the Barbra, Liza.” Call (816) 421- offering additional options ventricular septal defects of embryos, anonymous sperm tation on future generations Friday nuclear transfer. Gn 17: 1, 9-10, 15-22 simply churchy music.” listen to music. One of my vocalists serenade the crowd 1700 or get a sneak peek on its and choices for generating the heart, cleft lip with or with- donations or surrogacy, we is seen as acceptable and We risk trivializing our Ps 128: 1-5 God goes on to say, “Music favorite places to do that is with songs by Liza and then website at: www.qualityhill- children, recasting human em- out cleft palate, esophageal need to protect children from justifiable. human procreative faculties Mt 8: 1-4 is harmony, and whenever a small, intimate, 150-seat do a concluding section with playhouse.com. I’d not wait bryos as modular constructs atresia and anorectal atresia. the harmful psychological Now is the time to ponder and diminishing our offspring you play it or really listen to venue called the Quality Hill classics by all three. Some too long, though, as tickets to be assembled through clon- Considering the various stressors that arise when they carefully the implications June 27 by sanctioning these kinds it, you proclaim the mystery Playhouse, located at 303 W. of the songs featured in the will go fast. ing or through the creation of harsh and unnatural steps are subjected to uncertainties of our rushed reproductive Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, of “eggs-as-Lego-pieces” or of my being. . . . All of my chil- 10th in Kansas City, Missou- second half were: “ Don’t Tell If I’m lucky enough one three-parent embryos. While involved in moving human about their own origins. choices and to stand firm doctor of the church “embryos-as-Lego-pieces” dren are meant to be musi- ri. According to its website, Mama,” “Maybe This Time,” day to make it to the kingdom cloning involves swapping reproduction from the marital Beyond these immediate against the preventable in- Gn 18: 1-15 approaches. Ultimately there (Ps) Lk 1:46-50, 53-55 cians, for the making of music QHP is “devoted to classical “City Lights,” “Together of heaven, I’m reasonably out the nucleus of a wom- embrace into the petri dish, it concerns about the well-being justices that inexorably flow is a steep price to be paid for Mt 8: 5-17 is the way of returning to me. musicals and the Great Amer- Wherever We Go,” and “Hap- sure that not only will I hear an’s egg with a replacement should perhaps come as little and health of our progeny, we from assisted reproductive the ever-expanding project of . . . Whenever you play music ican Songbook.” Typically, it py Days Are Here Again.” By harmonica music there, but nucleus to create an embryo, surprise that elevated rates face further serious concerns technologies. June 28 or truly listen to it, you are in offers six shows a year. I’ve the end of the evening, I was I’ll know what at least three THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wis 1: 13-15; 2: 23-24 me and I am in you.” had season tickets for at least exhausted from applauding so of the angels will look and Ps 30: 2, 4-6, 11-13 Music has always been a 10 years and can honestly say much. Yes, it is that good. sound like: Lauren, Christina 2 Cor 8: 7, 9, 13-15 part of my life. I grew up lis- I’ve never been disappointed The stunning vocals and Ashley! Mk 5: 21-43
June 29 IN THE BEGINNING PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Acts 12: 1-11 Ps 34: 2-9 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18 Mt 16: 13-19 Even the power of the sea is dwarfed by God’s n the Bible, the sea as an infant underlines its clothes made up part of the June 30 wields tremendous comparative weakness in normal care for the child, as The First Martyrs of power. Storms arise light of God’s great power seen in Ez 16:4. At the same the Holy Roman Church Gn 19: 15-29 at sea that can wreck as creator. As a newborn time, the swaddling clothes Iships and cause great de- baby is dependent upon its restrict the child’s move- Ps 26: 2-3, 9-12 Mt 8: 23-27 struction. parent, so also the sea is ments. Sea monsters, like the Le- dependent upon God. As powerful as the sea July 1 viathan, swim in its depths. FATHER MIKE STUBBS In this passage from Job, can appear, it still must Blessed Junípero Serra, priest Frequently, the sea rep- the image of the sea as an remain within the limits Gn 21: 5, 8-20a resents primordial chaos, as Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of infant casts God in the role that God has set, much as Ps 34: 7-8, 10-13 Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and Mt 8: 28-34 is seen in the opening lines of a parent. The text does an infant is restrained by of the first creation account has a degree in Scripture from Harvard not identify the womb from its swaddling clothes. God University. July 2 in Gn 1:1-2: “In the begin- which the sea bursts forth. points out: “I set limits for Thursday ning, when God created the But, once born, it is God it and fastened the bar of Gn 22: 1b-19 heavens and the earth, the the clouds its garment and who takes care of the sea. its door, and said: Thus Ps 115: 1-6, 8-9 earth was a formless waste- thick darkness its swaddling God wraps the sea in swad- far shall you come but no Mt 9: 1-8 land, and darkness covered bands?” dling bands. farther, and here shall your July 3 the abyss, while a mighty Of course, the answer The detail of the swad- proud waves be stilled!” THOMAS, APOSTLE wind swept over the wa- is God. This is a rhetorical dling bands indicates not According to this passage Eph 2: 19-22 ters.” question that God poses to only God’s parental care from Job, the sea can only Ps 117: 1b-2 However, in Sunday’s Job. God wishes to remind for the sea, but also God’s operate within the con- Jn 20: 24-29 first reading — Job 38: 1, Job who is really in charge. control over it. In the straints that God has set for 8-11 — we see a different The question does this by ancient world, swaddling it. The sea originated from July 4 Saturday picture of the sea and its drawing attention to God’s bands were meant to con- God, who is creator of all Gn 27: 1-5, 15-29 beginnings. God asks Job: role as creator. strict the child’s movement, things. God is almighty. That Ps 135: 1b-6 “Who shut within doors the Nothing is so helpless which was considered to is why Job should shut up Mt 9: 14-17 sea, when it burst forth from and weak as a newborn be unhealthy. Wrapping the and stop complaining. the womb; when I made baby. The image of the sea newborn infant in swaddling
Jesus said we have to do because he is there” us has purchased salvation, none of us deserves POPE FRANCIS in the hungry, the imprisoned, the sick and the it,” but it was given freely in Jesus Christ’s sac- A disciple of Christ must venture out, spread other, the pope said June 11 during the Mass in rifice. “It’s sad” when individuals, parishes, the Gospel, help others and do so with no the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The dioceses or religious orders “forget about gift strings attached, Pope Francis said at his morn- disciple of Christ is called to do three things, he because behind this and underlying this there ing Mass. “A disciple who doesn’t serve others said: journey into the world bringing the Gospel is the deceptive [presumption] that salvation is not Christian. The disciple must do what message of salvation to everyone; serve others comes from wealth, from human power,” he Jesus preached” in the Beatitudes and in Mat- in need; and remember that “without cost you said, according to Vatican Radio. thew 25, which includes feeding the hungry and have received; without cost you are to give.” — CNS clothing the naked, he said. “We must do what Salvation is God’s gift of grace, he said. “None of 16 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | JUNE 19, 2015 Opening doors of the church to the deaf
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“I’d go to the chancery once a month to pick up my salary check,” said Sister Ann. “People would say, ‘Oh, you work with the deaf? Do they read Braille?’ That happened about four times. I thought, ‘I need to be visible. They didn’t know who I was or what I was doing. I feel like I’m working in a vacuum.’” That’s when she pressed the arch- diocesan chancellor for an office. Building a community
There was a lot of work to do. In 1970, there were only five qualified American Sign Language interpret- ers in the Kansas City area — she be- ing one of them. Sister Ann interpreted at Mass- NAOMI READ PHOTOGRAPHY es and retreats and taught religious Trail leader Todd Schneider offers Annie Thompkins help jumping a small creek as Mark McCoy and Little Sister Aude wait their turn. The pilgrims’ education at the Kansas School for 17-mile cross-country trek from Sacred Heart Church in Mound City to the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park was the second leg of their the Deaf and Johnson County Com- two-day journey from Pleasanton. munity College. She also interpreted at courts and hospitals, and for more prosaic things — like scheduling a hair appointment at the beauty salon. She helped make Most Pure Heart of Aches and pains of 24-mile trek ‘offered up’ Mary Parish in Topeka and St. Paul Par- ish in Olathe centers of deaf ministry. >> Continued from page 3 “It was Sister Ann who made the lar here in the United States, but maybe Mass accessible to the deaf in our it will [one day],” she continued. “To archdiocese,” said Richey. “Many of visit holy places, shrines and to have the deaf in our community grew up time to pray — to offer a kind of suf- without sign interpreters at Mass. fering for the important intentions of They attended religion classes with- others.” out interpreters. As a result, many The second leg of the pilgrimage, did not know their faith. which covered 17 miles between Mound “Sister Ann opened the door of City and the St. Rose Philippine Duch- the Catholic faith for them.” esne Memorial Park, was a bit more Sister Ann beat the bushes to find challenging. Nevertheless, the pilgrims the deaf . . . and CODAs as well. She kept a steady pace as they prayed the learned they had a great spiritual rosary and sang songs. hunger. “I love Kansas and I love the idea of “I wanted to have a Cursillo [re- walking through Kansas and visiting a treat] because I realized they needed shrine that venerates a saint who lived to meet God and get to the heart of in Kansas. What I enjoyed most was the the message,” said Sister Ann. fellowship of all of the pilgrims travel- Hearing members of the Cursillo ing together,” said pilgrim Cody Moore. movement helped her put on the first The pilgrims had plenty of opportu- archdiocesan deaf Cursillo for 50 nity to enjoy the prairie wildlife, insects NAOMI READ PHOTOGRAPHY people in 1979. and plants on their journey. They even The Little Sisters and Little Brothers of the Lamb led a 30-person pilgrimage on May 30 and 31 “That was the beginning of the made a bouquet of wild prairie flowers through tall prairie grass, mud, woods and creeks. Along the way, the pilgrims prayed and sang nucleus of the deaf community,” she they found along the way. songs. said. “We didn’t start having a real “It’s been an opportunity to spend community until after that Cursillo time with the Lord, to see him just while “Just the other night, we saw a sto- thing to do.” in 1979.” walking in nature and while being with ry about these African people who are “Also, I love to do that because we Sister Ann became the first nation- each other,” said Bianca Tropeano. “It’s being forced out of their country and can have a moment when we are walk- al spiritual director for deaf Cursillo a time to just listen to him in silence fleeing to Italy, so I really carried them ing with people who are doing this pil- in 1979 and held that post for eight while praying with the community.” in my heart these last days because they grimage and sometimes they have ques- years. She helped with 15 Cursillos Near the end of the second leg, as the have to leave and they make a much tions about their life,” he said. “The first across the United States and Canada. cicadas sang in the trees, the pilgrims more difficult journey. This is some- day, we are little bit shy with one anoth- She’s received many awards, but sang songs of thanksgiving and praise thing little that we can do,” said Little er. But after, the ice is melting and we doesn’t mention them when asked as they climbed the steepest hill of the Sister-elect Maggie. can really entrust our difficulties with about her greatest accomplishment. journey. When the pilgrims reached the another and we can give the light we “The greatest accomplishment I “I love going on pilgrimages. I’ve shrine, an outdoor Mass was celebrat- have and can share experiences with see is deaf people taking hold and been to the Holy Land and Medjugor- ed by Little Brother Christophe be- them. And that is wonderful.” being part of the church,” she said. je,” said Annie Tompkins, a guidance neath crosses on which are inscribed Organizer and trail leader Todd “They’re not being talked at, they’re counselor at Bishop Ward High School the names of more than 600 Catholic Schneider, along with his family and also giving. They’re taking leader- in Kansas City, Kansas. “But sometimes Potawatomi buried at the site. others from Sacred Heart Parish in ship roles, and giving, and owning it, we forget in Kansas City, that we have “I enjoy very much the pilgrimages Mound City, provided a hearty meal and and living it — not being dependent, the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage because the pilgrimage is always a fig- plenty of cold water for the pilgrims. but asserting their rights.” in our own back yard. Even these two ure of what is our journey on earth,” “I know the Sisters really well and, Sister Ann is leaving — and leav- days — not having a phone or the Inter- said Little Brother Christophe. “It’s al- when they suggested something like ing a strong deaf Catholic communi- net — is a complete break and a spiri- ways a moment where we feel tired — this, I knew it’s going to be good,” said ty as a legacy — but she hopes she tual journey. Also, really encountering we feel a difficult moment. But also it’s Jonathan Morrand. “I knew it would be will be remembered for one thing. God in nature 200 percent was really a figure of what is the trial in our life a good spiritual experience. This is ex- “I hope that they will remember powerful.” and how to go through and where we actly what I needed; it really set every- that I loved them,” she said, “that ev- The aches and pains the pilgrims ex- arrive, the goal. It’s like the figure to ar- thing back on track. erything I did was because of love. perienced were opportunities to “offer rive at salvation, to arrive with the Lord, “It was so nice I almost don’t want to “And that I was most happy when it up” for others who are suffering. to arrive in heaven . . . and that is a good go back.” I was with the deaf.”