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New priest appointments announced
ather John A. Riley, chancellor, announces the following appointments made by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, effective July 6. Pastors Father Thomas Aduri, from pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Perry and St. Aloysius Parish, Meriden, to pastor of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Topeka. Father William Bruning, from pastor of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Topeka, to pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.
Father Thomas Aduri
Msgr. Gary Applegate
Father William Bruning
Father Francis Burger
Father John Cordes
Father Thomas Dolezal
Father Michael Hermes
Father Anthony Kiplagat
Father Brian Klingele
Father Raymond May
Father Anthony Ouellette
Father Oswaldo Sandoval
Father Matthew Schiffelbein
Father Jeremiah Spencer
Father Anthony Williams
Father John Cordes, from pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Topeka, to pastor of St. Catherine Parish in Emporia and St. Joseph Parish, Olpe. Father Michael Hermes, from priest in residence at Church of the Nativity, Leawood, to pastor of Holy Name Parish, Kansas City, Kan., and continuing as president of Bishop Ward High School. Father Raymond May, from pastor of St. Catherine Parish, Emporia, to pastor of St. Mary Parish, Hartford, and continuing as chaplain/director of the Didde Catholic Campus Center, Emporia. Father Anthony Ouellette, from pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Osage City and St. Patrick Parish, Scranton, to pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Topeka. Father Matthew Schiffelbein, from parochial vicar of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, to pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Garnett and St. John the Baptist Parish, Greeley.
Parochial administrators Father Anthony Kiplagat, from parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to parochial administrator of St. Patrick Parish in Osage City and St. Patrick Parish, Scranton. Father Marreddy Yeruva, from parochial vicar of St. Bernard Parish in Wamego, St. Joseph Parish in Flush, Sacred Heart Parish in Paxico, and Holy Family Parish, Alma, to parochial administrator of St. Theresa Parish in Perry and St. Aloysius Parish, Meriden.
Parochial vicars Father Richard Aduri, from priestly ministry in his home diocese of Nellore, India, to parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe. Father Lazar Carasala, from priestly ministry in his home diocese of Nellore, India, to parochial vicar of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park.
Father Oswaldo Sandoval, from ordination to the priesthood to parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Topeka. Father Gilmary Tallman, OFM Cap., from priestly ministry outside of the archdiocese to parochial vicar of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Lawrence.
Chaplaincies Father Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap., from parochial vicar of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Lawrence, to assistant chaplain of St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, Lawrence.
Father Brian Klingele, from pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Garnett and St. John the Baptist Parish, Greeley, to chaplain in the U.S. Air Force (Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA). Father Anthony Williams, from pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Olpe and St. Mary Parish, Hartford, to chaplain of St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., with residence at Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park.
Residency Msgr. Gary Applegate, residency at Church of the Nativity, Leawood, and continuing as judicial vicar and episcopal master of ceremonies.
Retirements Father Francis Burger, from pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to retirement. Father Thomas Dolezal, from senior parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to retirement. Father Jeremiah Spencer, from pastor of Holy Name Parish, Kansas City, Kan., to retirement with residence at St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park.
2 LOCAL NEWS Darrell and Karen (Bleumer) Steiner, members of Queen of the Holy Rosary, Overland Park, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12. The couple was married at St. Andrew Church, Wright. Their children and their spouses are: ANNIVERSARIES Roger and Lisa Steiner, Lenexa; Cary and Kathy Steiner, McPherson; Jill and Tom Scaletty, Lenexa; Nicole and Albert Oblepias, Kansas City, Mo.; and Thad Steiner, Overland Park. They also have 14 grandchildren. Francis and Carol (Garretson) Hefner, members of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 26 with a Mass at Christ the King Church, followed by a reception. The couple was married on May 26, 1962, at St. Joseph Church, Topeka. They have two sons — Craig and Keith — and six grandchildren. Dorothy and Jerome Dolsky, members of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends. The couple was married on May 26, 1962, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Burlington. Their children and spouses are Mark and Juanita Dolsky and LeAnn Dolsky, Topeka. Paul and Peggy (Sparks) Lenherr, members of Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9. The couple was married on June 9, 1962, at Immaculate Conception. Their children and their spouses are: Christy and Mark Grannell, Gardner; and Helen and Joe Schwinn, Leavenworth. They also have five grandchildren. The couple is celebrating June 9 with a family get-together at their home. A week later they will take a cruise to Alaska with their children and grandchildren.
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THE LEAVEN • JUNE 1, 2012 Carol and Don Freking, members of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2. The couple was married on June 2, 1962, at Cathedral Parish, Sioux City, Iowa. Their sons and their spouses are: Kevin and Katrina Freking, Centreville, Va.; Curtis and Megan Freking, Overland Park; and Mark Freking, Topeka. They also have six grandchildren. They will celebrate with a trip to Rome. Barbara (Bauman) and Raphael Wohletz, members of St. Louis Parish, Good Intent, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7 with a Mass, dinner and reception. The couple was married on June 2, 1962, at Holy Name Church in Topeka. They are celebrating in October because a granddaughter is getting married on June 2. Their children and their spouses are: Debbie and Lonnie Coder, Effingham; Susie Wohletz, Atchison; and Pam and Darren Hicks, Shawnee. They also have four grandchildren. Anita (Muckenthaler) and Larry Marstall, members of Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9 and 10 with a family reunion. The couple was married on June 9, 1962, at Sacred Heart Church, Paxico. Their children and their spouses are: Barbara and Mark Brockamp; Dan and Gerry Lou Marstall; and Ann Marie and Gary Mathe. They also have eight grandchildren. Jeanette (Moritz) and Leo Schreiner, members of Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 24. The couple was married on May 24, 1952, at St. Joseph Church, Topeka. Their children and their spouses are: Linda and Mike Knudson; Joyce and Tom Tenbrink; Leo and Robin Schreiner; and Gary and Julie Schreiner. They also have 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-greatgrandchildren.
Archbishop Naumann’s weekly calendar
June 1 Mass and breakfast with continuing education program, sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas Vespers, Mass and dinner at Apostles of the Interior Life June 2 Confirmation — All Saints Parish, Kansas City, Kan. June 3 Mass for 50th anniversary of Msgr. Michael Mullen 50th wedding anniversary Mass — Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan. June 4-6 Priests’ retreat at Benedictine College June 7 Religious Alliance Against Pornography conference call June 8 Confirmation — St. Mary-St. Anthony Hispanics June 9 Corpus Christi Mass and procession — St. Joseph, Shawnee June 10 Mass, Holy Hour and procession — Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Kansas City, Mo. (Joint event with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph) June 11 Symposium on Consecrated Life — Atlanta
Pro-Life Committee meeting — Atlanta June 13-15 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops spring meeting — Atlanta June 15 Catholic Housing of Wyandotte County benefit dinner — Livestrong Sporting Park June 16 Evening of prayer and reflection for young adults — Cathedral of St. Peter June 17 Mass for Junior Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver June 18 Mass and reception at residence — Catholic Charities June 19 Administrative Team meeting Leavenworth Catholic schools corporate meeting June 20 Hayden corporate meeting Donnelly board social
Archbishop Keleher’s weekly calendar
June 1 Christian Foundation for Children & Aging Mass June 2 “Catholic Way” recording June 3 Federal prison Mass June 5-6 Labor Review Board — New York
June 12
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the labor and some material, such as paint, tools, and wood. Requests for assistance must be submitted before June 15. For information, call Ernie Boehner at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas at (913) 433-2085 or Rick Cheek in the archdiocesan youth office at (913) 284-1725.
Festival to benefit Sisters, Servants of Mary KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A summer festival to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on June 3 on the convent grounds here, located at 800 N. 18th St. Win povitica and dolls from Mexico or shop at the variety booths. There will be
games for children and raffles for cash, a children’s bicycle, a personalized rosary and a Lladro figurine. Enjoy Italian sausages, tacos and tamales, barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and Spanish desserts. For more information, call (913) 3713423.
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Marriage, family and the election
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here was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding” (Jn 2). Jesus’ first miracle, his self-manifestation, came at a wedding, as a man and a woman were united, until death do them part. As Our Savior experienced the delight of this wedding, he showed us the great importance of the gift of marriage, and we call This is the third upon him to in a series of restrengthen flections related marital love to the upcoming and fidelity. election offered “Marriage by the bishops of is a lifelong the four dioceses partnership of in Kansas. the whole of The intention life, of mutual of this reflection and exclusive is not to endorse fidelity, esor oppose a partablished by ticular candidate mutual conor political party. sent between Instead, it is to a man and a show how huwoman, and man reasoning, ordered toenlightened by wards the our Catholic faith, good of the shapes our parspouses and ticipation in the the procrepolitical process. ation of offspring,” begins the wonderful reflection of the U.S. bishops, entitled “Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan.” Yet, this truth of marriage is often under attack today — in our personal lives, in the political realm and in our court system. Catholics are called to the reality of marriage taught by sacred Scripture and the Catholic Church. God writes this reality in our hearts, leading us to true happiness. With God’s grace, we strive to not be led astray by the false voices wishing to change God’s holy plan for marriage and family. Our actions in the upcoming election can then advance the Lord’s joy-filled design for marriage and family, call us to holiness and authentic fulfillment, and benefit the common good of our state and country. The U.S. bishops sponsor an inspirational website about marriage: http://foryour marriage.org.
The two purposes of marriage Marriage has two fundamental and essential ends: the unity of the spouses and the procreation of children. These two purposes are entirely equal, and together help us to understand God’s design for a true and valid marriage. In the beginning, God designed us to love and be loved, and for spouses to unite in this love, as he created Eve to be Adam’s spouse. This unitive aspect is more than just a fleeting feeling; it is a conscious decision to love sacrificially, to love unconditionally, to give and receive without counting the cost, until death. The
such as natural family planning (NFP). This scientific method uses periodic abstinence from sexual intercourse based on the wife’s natural signs of fertility, in order to achieve or postpone a pregnancy. NFP cooperates with God’s gift, in a natural, “green,” and healthy manner, as the husband and wife see each other as a beloved son and daughter of the heavenly Father and grow in communication, patience, and virtue (http:// foryourmarriage.org/parenting-family/ family-planning). Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandated that most health insurance policies must include coverage for contraceptives, sterilization, and abortion-causing drugs. This is an affront to religious freedom and to conscience, as religious employers will be required to purchase health care plans for their employees that provide these morally objectionable products and services. For more details, see the website at: http://www.usccb.org/issues-andaction/religious-liberty. We are called to be involved in the political process and strive to overturn this grave offense to religious liberty and conscience.
The false voice of same-sex civil arrangements
False voices in today’s society assault God’s beautiful plan for marriage — which has both its unitive and procreative purpose. husband strives to imitate Christ’s love for his church, and the wife strives to imitate the church’s love for Christ (cf. Eph 5). The symbol of this great love is the cross, as Jesus gave his life for you, for me, for us all. The end of this great love is genuine happiness, as the spouses delight in each other in good times and in bad. God’s way also calls a married couple to “be fruitful and multiply” (Gn 1). Children, another purpose of marriage, are brought forth in the loving marital act, as the husband and wife become “cooperators with God for giving life to a new human person” (John Paul II, “On the Christian Family in the Modern World”). Children are an extraordinary fruit of the unitive love of the married couple, as husband and wife become father and mother. The blessing of children helps build up the family (the domestic church), brings genuine happiness to a married couple and provides society a future. Circumstances may require a single parent to raise a child or children. Catholics have a responsibility to pray for and to assist as much as possible such parents who heroically strive to provide
the best possible environment for the physical, emotional and spiritual maturation of their children.
The false voice of contraception and sterilization God’s beautiful plan for marriage and family is under assault in our society by false voices, including, for example, the lie of contraception and sterilization. Contraception breaks the unitive and procreative aspects of the marital embrace, as the spouses say “no” to God’s design of love and fertility. On the surface, contraceptives provide a technological attempt, with many risks and dangers, to control the fertility of the couple. Yet this control prevents the complete self-giving that the spouses promised each other at their wedding. Chemicals or barriers thwart the couple’s heartfelt desire for genuine intimacy. Elective sterilization takes away the gift of fertility, similarly rejecting God’s way. A married couple planning their family may choose morally acceptable means
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The complementarity of male and female is intrinsic to God’s design of marriage, fertility and children. Jesus himself taught that marriage is for a male and a female, as “a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh” (Mt 19). Legislators and courts cannot redefine this spiritual and biological reality. The U.S. bishops explained clearly: “By attempting to redefine marriage to include or be made analogous with homosexual partnerships, society is stating that the permanent union of husband and wife, the unique pattern of spousal and family love, and the generation of new life are now only of relative importance rather than being fundamental to the existence and well-being of society as a whole” (“Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan”). A child deserves, if at all possible, to have a mother and a father. It is tragic that in some states Catholic Charities has been forced to cease providing adoption and foster care services because of the insistence that children under its care only be placed with a married husband and wife in a stable and healthy relationship, and not with same-sex couples. The legislative and legal effort to establish same-sex unions in our country is not just one issue among many for Catholic voters. As Pope Benedict XVI said in 2006, “Recognition and promotion of the natural structure of the family — as a union between a man and a woman based on marriage” is, like opposition to abortion, “nonnegotiable.” It is not a matter of personal opinion. Catholic voters and public officials are See “SUPPORT” on page 10
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Are Catholics ready to rally? By Joe Bollig
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OPEKA — Will Catholics stand with their bishops? Do they care about defending their faith and their freedom? The world will find out on June 29. The Catholic bishops of Kansas are holding a rally from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the south steps of the state Capitol on that date. The event, which the bishops hope will draw C a t h o lics from More info throughout to come the state, will feature See the next issue of a keynote The Leaven for more address information about by Cathy the Rally for ReliRuse, Famigous Freedom. ly Research Council’s To learn Senior Felmore low for Legal Studies To learn more in Washabout the rally, go i n g t on, to: www.kscathconf. D.C., and org/rally, or www. called by archkckc.org/rally. Wired magazine “one of the most influential opinion shapers in the country.” The rally is an unprecedented response to an attempt by the current administration to impose what some have called the most religiously oppressive government directive in modern American history. “The bishops want to send a clear message that Catholics are not going to take the Obama administration’s unprecedented attack on religious liberty lying down,” said Michael Schuttloffel, executive director of the Kansas Catholic Conference. “We fully understand the implications of what the administration has done, and I suspect that people . . . understand that this is only the first step.” In January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new regulations as part of the new Patient Protection and Affordability Act. Despite assurances from the president that the conscience rights of Catholics and others would be protected, the new regulations instead trample those rights, resulting in a loss of Catholic identity for many institutions, heavy fines for others, greater difficulty in practicing the faith in the larger society, and a new definition of the church that effectively will lead to its marginalization and restriction.
Wanted: Rally leaders
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People rally in March outside the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington against the government mandate that would require nearly all employers to cover contraceptives and sterilization in their health plans. Rallies such as this one are popping up all over the country. The dioceses of Kansas will hold a rally June 29 at the state Capitol (below) in Topeka. “The Obama administration’s policy requires Catholic individuals and institutions to pay for products and services that they believe are immoral,” said Schuttloffel. “Catholic employers will be forced to provide their employees with health plans that cover contraception, sterilization and even abortion-inducing drugs.” The threat to the church is very real, he said. The HHS mandate is already law and will begin to take effect for some businesses and Catholic institutions beginning Aug. 1. If anything, to this point Catholics
have underreacted. “The bishops want a restoration of governmental respect for the First Amendment and the principle of religious freedom,” said Schuttloffel. “We impose nothing on others. After all, the church has no force with which to bind. We simply do not want the government imposing a radically secularist ideology on us by using the coercive power of the state.”
Parishes and Catholic organizations are mobilizing throughout the state for the June 29 Rally for Religious Freedom at the state Capitol in Topeka. The bishops are asking each parish and Catholic organization or group to maximize their efforts by doing two things. The first is to appoint a rally leader. Rally leaders (in parishes with the approval of pastors) recruit and help people get to the rally. Those who want to be rally leaders, or have questions, can contact Bill Scholl at (913) 647-0317 or by email at: socialjustice@archkck.org. Rally leaders will: • Work with pastors • Set a goal and register people on the Rally Tally on the archdiocesan website at: www. archkck.org/rally • Publicize the event by distributing posters and sign-up sheets • Personally invite people • Talk about the event after Mass and follow up • Use the Internet and social networking. Encourage people to go to the archdiocesan website and Kansas Catholic Conference Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/archkck. The second is to arrange transportation. The archdiocese has negotiated a special rate with First Student Charter Bus Rental. For $60 an hour, a parish or organization can take a group of up to 47 passengers from a parish to the rally drop-off site. The cost is reasonable — 40 people could ride the bus for about $10 per rider. Bus payments are due by June 22. For more bus information, contact Scholl. Some may want to car pool with family members or fellow parishioners. But even private groups are encouraged to register — as are individuals — by going to the website at: www. archkck.org/rally.
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Archbishop calls Catholics to the Capitol By Joe Bollig
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Why attend the rally?
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Last year, President Obama assured Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York that provisions in the new Patient Protection and Affordability Act would not impede the church. Cardinal Dolan took the president at his word. On Jan. 20, the cardinal and the whole church were stunned when U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced new regulations concerning preventive care in the new health care law. The new regulations would force Catholic entities to provide to their employees, through their insurance plans, contraceptives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs — in violation of the Catholic faith. A religious exemption was provided, but it redefined the church’s role so narrowly as to be useless — and even worse, it would marginalize and restrict the church’s witness role in the larger society. Cardinal Dolan said he felt “terribly letdown, disappointed and disturbed.” Other bishops had stronger words. With the assistance of the laity, they began to organize a resistance. One major effort is the “Fortnight for Freedom,” a 14-day period between June 21 to July 4 during which the U.S. bishops are trying to rally the faithful. As part of the national effort, the bishops of Kansas plan a “Rally for Religious Freedom” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on June 29 on the south steps of the state Capitol. In this interview, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann talks about what some have called “the coercion mandate” and why Catholics must fight it.
Q. Archbishop, what’s truly at stake if the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services mandate is fully implemented?
A. It jeopardizes the church’s ability to function in the public square. In one sense, it’s saying we can have a religious exemption if we don’t serve other people. Traditionally, for instance, has Catholic Charities asked people if they are hungry or homeless and Catholic before we’ll care for them? No. But now [the Obama administration] is saying unless we ask them if they’re Catholic, and only serve and employ Catholics, that’s the only way we’ll get an exemption.
Q. The Obama administration offered what they called an “ac-
• Because the Gospel mandate trumps the HHS mandate any day A lot of people do not understand that this struggle is over much more than access to contraception. The HHS mandate literally tries to define what activities the Catholic Church can and cannot engage in and still qualify as a church. Should our Catholic hospitals and social service agencies be required to turn away non-Catholic patients or clients because the government doesn’t consider that outreach part of the mission of the Catholic Church? Since when does this government — or any government — dictate the mission of the Catholic Church? The Gospel mandate trumps the HHS mandate any day.
proposing. But in the case of a selfinsured diocese, like our own, there’s no shell game even to be played.
Q. So where does this leave us? A. The church could choose not to offer health insurance to its em-
ployees, which would force them to go into the government plans. This goes against what the president said — i.e., that if you like your present plan, you can keep it. It would also impose severe financial penalties on the church for not providing health insurance to its employees. It would challenge the Catholic character of some of our institutions. If Catholic Charities and Catholic hospitals wanted to continue to offer health insurance to their employees, [it would] go against their deeply held convictions. It’s an effort on the government’s part to force institutions and private individuals to go against their conscience. And there’s absolutely no reason for it other than the sheer exercise of raw power on the part of the federal government. This is absolutely and totally unnecessary, other than the president has chosen to do this.
contraception to thousands of people. There was no crisis here, and no problem being fixed, if you can think of contraception as fixing a problem. In reality, it creates problems. In reality it doesn’t fix them. It’s a wholly contrived situation by the president and his administration to pick a fight with the Catholic Church. I don’t know of any other way to put it. It’s that plain.
• Because time is running out Much of the “contraception mandate” takes effect on Aug. 1. The time to protest this invasive legislation is right now.
Q. Is the church picking a fight with the Obama administration? A. That’s a total reversal of reality. The church is merely trying to
protect itself and its rights to exercise its belief and live according to its conscience, and individual Catholics live according to their conscience. This is not something we precipitated. This is something the government chose to do. The question is: Do we just acquiesce, or do we stand up for our rights as Americans?
Q. What message would Kansas Catholics send by the quality of the turnout at the rally?
A. Many people have told me, “Archbishop, we’re concerned. What
• Because we can’t afford not to Edmund Wilson once wrote that the only thing that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Thus far, only the Catholic bishops have organized any significant resistance to the imposition of this mandate by the federal government. By joining the state’s bishops for a rally at the state Capitol, the Catholic faithful can show their support for their bishops and for the catholic mission of the Catholic Church.
commodation” on March 16. Why isn’t this acceptable?
Q. You think the HHS contracep- can we do?” Of course, they’ve been hand, if it’s a rather small crowd, it tive mandate was unnecessary? urged to contact HHS, the president,
companies to provide [free contraception]. Insurance companies don’t give away things for free; they push the costs on their clients. That’s a bookkeeping game the administration is
sis in this country. There is no lack of availability or accessibility to contraception. Contraceptives are not overly expensive for people to acquire. And the government already provides free
thetic. tives about this issue. But the rally A. The president’s so-called acJust being present will help Cathocommodation is to force the insurance A. There is no contraception cri- gives us a concrete way to band totheir senators and U.S. representa-
could say that people are rather apa-
gether in a public way to have our voices heard. A large number of people, obviously, make it more difficult for the media to ignore our concerns. On the other
lics voice their concerns and support others who share their convictions . . . I hope the archdiocese will have a great turnout of our Catholic flock.
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Pope’s biographer urges graduates to stand for religious freedom By Steve Johnson
“Be the culture-forming heirs of St. Benedict that your education here has prepared you to be. Be the champions of religious freedom in full. In doing that, you will give America a new birth of freedom — freedom tethered to truth and ordered to goodness, freedom that sets us free in the noblest sense of human liberation.”
Special to The Leaven ATCHISON — Benedictine College here held its 41st annual commencement exercises May 12, at which 351 candidates were honored with either graduate or undergraduate degrees, including the first nurses to graduate from the new nursing program and the first engineers to come through the new engineering department. George Weigel, noted author and biographer of Blessed John Paul II, received an honorary DocGeorge Weigel tor of Humane Letters degree and delivered the commencement address. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the ceremony. “Be the culture-forming heirs of St. Benedict that your education here has prepared you to be,” said Weigel in his address. “Be the champions of religious freedom in full. In doing that, you will give America a new birth of freedom — freedom tethered to truth and ordered to goodness, freedom that sets us free in the noblest sense of human liberation.” Weigel, a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., currently holds that organization’s William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies. He won worldwide acclaim in 1999 with the publication of “Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II.” A frequent guest on television and radio, he is also a Vatican analyst for
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Benedictine College president Steven Minnis (left) awarded Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and George Weigel honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees from Benedictine during the college’s 41st annual commencement exercises on May 12. Weigel is a biographer of the late Pope John Paul II and a syndicated columnist. NBC News and writes a weekly column, entitled “The Catholic Difference.” Archbishop Naumann, who had been the homilist and principal celebrant at the baccalaureate Mass the day before, won the crowd with a brief and endearing speech. Recalling the days of the Cold War and President John F. Kennedy’s famous remark in Berlin, “Ich bin ein Ber-
liner” (“I am a Berliner”), the archbishop said he was proud to hold a degree from Benedictine College along with the other graduates in the gym. “Today, I believe, Benedictine College is really on the forefront of the new evangelization and so, I don’t think there is any greater honor . . . than to say, ‘I am a Raven,’” he said to a cheering crowd.
That same day, Archbishop Naumann blessed the hands of the new nurses at Benedictine’s first-ever pinning ceremony, and the new engineers were welcomed into the Order of the Engineer at their own special ceremony. Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison. The school is proud to have been consistently named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report magazine and has as its mission the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.
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TOPEKA — The three newest archdiocesan deacons were told that they, as living symbols, proclaim the truth of Christ with a power beyond words. Nathan Paul Haverland, Daniel Patrick Schmitz, and Quentin Tyler Schmitz were ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 19 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. “You are allowing the Lord to use you to become living signs and symbols of the truth of his Gospel,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann in his homily. “Your life from this day forward proclaims with a force and a power that mere words cannot, that Jesus Christ is real and that he is indeed Our Lord and Savior.” Archbishop Naumann was the homilist and ordaining minister. The concelebrants included Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher, Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB, Father Randy Soto of KenrickGlennon Seminary in St. Louis, and approximately 25 priests of the archdiocese. The time the three men serve as deacons before their ordination as priests will be short, Archbishop Naumann noted. And yet the vestment of the deacon, the dalmatic, is the symbolic foundation of their new life. “It is no accident the ministry of deacon is the entrance into the ordained ministry,” said the archbishop. “The priest and the bishop do not cease being deacons. One of the requests [the ordinands] had for me today was to make sure I wore my dalmatic, as if I didn’t have enough layers of vestments.” The diaconate is the foundation of the ordained ministry because of its fundamental call to a life of service, said the archbishop. In addition to their commitments to lead lives of service, the new deacons also made commitments to lives of celibacy and obedience to the archbishop and his successors — all in contradiction to the values of this world, said the archbishop. During the promise of the elect, each of the three men stood and pledged to
Age: 39 Hometown: Edwardsville Parents: Janice Rogers (deceased) and Phillip Haverland Current parish: St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kan. Education: Bonner Springs High School 1997 — 2001; Benedictine College 2001 to 2005, bachelor’s of science in astronomy and physics; University of Michigan 2005 to 2007, master’s of science in nuclear engineering Seminary: Kenrick-Glennon, St. Louis
Daniel Schmitz
Age: 27 Hometown: Holton Parents: David and Gail Schmitz Current parish: St. Dominic Parish, Holton Education: Jackson Heights High School, 1999 to 2003; Wichita State University, 2003 to 2007, with a bachelor’s of arts in entrepreneurship and a bachelor’s of arts in finance Seminary: Kenrick-Glennon
Quentin Schmitz Leaven photo by Susan McSpadden
From left, Quentin Schmitz, Daniel Schmitz and Nathan Haverland were ordained transitional deacons on May 19 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka. The three will be ordained to the priesthood next year. fulfill the duties of the diaconate. Then, they prostrated themselves on the floor during the Litany of the Saints. Next, each man approached the archbishop for the laying on of hands and to receive the Book of the Gospels. Deacon Nathan Haverland was vested by Msgr. Michael Mullen, Deacon Daniel Schmitz was vested by Deacon Oswaldo
Sandoval, and Deacon Quentin Schmitz was vested by Father Mitchel Zimmerman. Each of the three deacons will continue their studies at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Their tentative date for ordination to the priesthood is May 25, 2013. The location will be announced later.
Age: 32 Hometown: Axtell Parents: Giles and Roxie Schmitz Current parish: Sacred Heart Parish, Baileyville Education: B & B High School 1994 to 1998; Highland Community College 1998 to 2000; Kansas State University 2001 to 2003, with a bachelor’s of science in animal science Seminary: Kenrick-Glennon
Mario Sandoval looks at his son Oswaldo with pride on the occasion of the deacon’s ordination to the priesthood May 26 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.
Father Dan Gardner, pastor of All Saints Parish in Kansas City, Kan., vests the new priest as Father Sandoval’s parents, Mario and Dora (right), look on.
Gracias a Dios and thanks be to God Full house cheers ordination of Father Sandoval
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Cathedral of St. Peter was so packed for the ordination of Father Oswaldo J. Sandoval here on May 26, that people crowded the vestibule and lined the walls up to the confessionals. Clearly, Father Sandoval has a huge fan club. And a lot of relatives. And this was demonstrated not only by the large turnout, but also by the resounding “Thanks be to God” and thundering applause during the election of the candidate. “I think the people approve of Oswaldo,” deadpanned Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, before his homily. The archbishop acknowledged the Latino heritage of the ordinand by delivering the homily in both English and Spanish, with the help of Father Kent O’Connor, pastor of Our Lady of Unity in Kansas City, Kan. Father Sandoval, 34, a native of El Salvador and former resident of Emporia, is the sole priest to be ordained this year for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. He promised his obedience to Archbishop Naumann and his successors, had his hands anointed with the sacred chrism, and was ordained a priest through the ancient rite of the laying on of hands. The archbishop gave the newest priest of the archdiocese solid advice on how to make him happy: Emulate a pro. “Monsignor [Michael] Mullen celebrated today the 50th anniversary of his own priestly ordination in this same cathedral,” said the archbishop. “I told Oswaldo earlier this week, ‘Just be a priest like Msgr. Mullen for the next 50 years and I will be completely satisfied!’” The archdiocese has been richly blessed throughout its history by immigrants, who brought with them to
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“This morning we see, in a very concrete way with Oswaldo’s ordination, the great blessing that Latino Catholics are to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Thank you for enriching the Catholic Church of northeast Kansas with the vibrancy of your faith and strength of your families and culture.” northeast Kansas their faith and culture, he said. “Today, the archdiocese is particularly blessed with immigrants who have come to Kansas from Mexico, Central and South America,” said the archbishop. “This morning we see, in a very concrete way with Oswaldo’s ordination, the great blessing that Latino Catholics are to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas,” he continued. “Thank you for enriching the Catholic Church of northeast Kansas with the vibrancy of your faith and strength of your families and culture.” Archbishop Naumann praised Father Sandoval for his courage and persistence in overcoming immigration hurtles and the difficulty of studying in a new language. He also praised his parents for providing the foundation for their son’s priestly vocation. “What a beautiful testimony, Mario and Dora, to the fruitfulness of your marriage and family life!” said the archbishop. “Thank you again for being Oswaldo’s first teachers of the faith by the
beautiful example of your lives.” The archbishop also thanked those who played major roles in fostering Father Oswaldo’s vocation, including Father Dan Gardner, pastor of All Saints Parish in Kansas City, Kan.; Father Jerry Arano-Ponce, pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park; Father Brian Schieber, former vocations director and now pastor of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka; Father Mitchel Zimmerman, archdiocesan vocations director; and Msgr. Michael Mullen, co-director of seminarians and pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kan. He also recognized representatives of Conception and Kenrick-Glennon seminaries. Father Sandoval studied at Conception Seminary College in northwest Missouri from 2003 to 2008, and at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis from 2008 to 2012. Father Sandoval was ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 21, 2011, at St. Peter Cathedral. Archbishop Naumann was ordaining minister and main celebrant. Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher and approximately 70 priests concelebrated. A number of permanent deacons and some 30 seminarians were also present. As his parents looked on, Father Sandoval was vested by Father Dan Gardner who, as pastor of St. Catherine Parish in Emporia, had a great influence on the ordinand’s vocation. Father Sandoval then left his family’s pew and ascended the altar steps, joining the archdiocesan presbyterate as a concelebrant for the Mass. Before the dismissal, Archbishops Naumann and Keleher received the first blessings of the newly ordained. Father Sandoval’s first assignment will be as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Topeka. There was a reception for Father Sandoval, all clerics, family, parishioners and friends in the parish hall after the Mass.
Father Pat Murphy, CS, leads his fellow priests in performing the ancient rite of the laying on of hands.
Deacon Oswaldo Sandoval stands before Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann as he prepares to be ordained to the priesthood for the archdiocese.
Archbishop Naumann presents a chalice and paten to Father Sandoval with an admonition to be faithful in his priestly ministry.
Deacon Sandoval lays prostrate beside the altar during the Litany of the Saints.
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Come young, come all
Support of marriage not a ‘side issue’ for Catholics Continued from page 3 morally obliged to stand against laws that establish same-sex unions and to defend the traditional family structure willed by Our Creator. Those who struggle with same-sex attractions, all children of God, are called to a life of chastity. A key is to develop chaste friendships and to be supported by parish and family as children of God worthy of respect and compassion. Our chaste Jesus gives the grace and strength we all need to live within his plan for human sexuality. The sacraments of reconciliation and the holy Eucharist will help. The blessed ministry of the Courage Apostolate is a wonderful resource (http://couragerc.org).
The false voice of pornography The false voice of pornography is very destructive to marriage and family. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the evil of pornography: “It offends against chastity because it perverts the conjugal act, the intimate giving of spouses to each other. It does grave injury to the dignity of its participants (actors, vendors, the public), since each one becomes an object of base pleasure and illicit profit for others” (CCC, No. 2354). Pornography is often addictive, and many adults, teens and even children are ensnared in its false appeal. In the public forum, let
us strive to restrict the spread of this obscenity in our society. A helpful resource to combat pornography is the “My House Freedom from Pornography Initiative” (http://www.loveisfaithful. com), sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
The false voice of cohabitation or ‘trial marriages’ Many couples today are cohabiting before marriage (http://foryourmar riage.org/catholic-marriage/churchteachings/cohabitation). Their physical desire for sexual intimacy seems to convince them that they “try out” marriage by “living together.” Other couples believe the lie of the “hook-up” culture, treating sex as recreation or a salve for loneliness, thus sinfully distorting God’s gift of human sexuality. Some even try to rationalize the sin of cohabitation as “a way to save money.” Yet a decision to “try out marriage” is contradictory, since God’s design for marriage is a committed, lifelong covenant. Most couples who cohabit end up separating, resulting in many emotional scars. Often an individual then falls into another “trial” relationship, which again breaks up, and the cycle of trauma continues. The virtuous solution is to follow God’s design: The man and the woman stay chaste, developing their emotional, familial, and spiritual knowledge of
each other, and giving of themselves in physical intimacy on their wedding night. This will bring the husband and wife the joy of dedicating themselves to each other completely, for the whole of life. God will give the couple the grace to grow in this true intimacy, his gift of married love and children.
One. At times we just don’t know what to do. Let us listen to the voice of Jesus speaking to us through the teachings of the Catholic Church. Let us trust in our Savior. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and his truth will set us free (Jn 14; Jn 8). Our risen Lord loves us more than we can ask or imagine.
The true voice of Jesus: Do not be afraid; The truth will set us free For Catholics, the defense and support of marriage and family are not “side issues” that distract from the more significant issues of the economy or foreign policy. Marriage is the foundation of the family and strong family life is the foundation for our nation. Threats to the very nature and vitality of marriage place our culture and society in serious jeopardy. Jesus Christ pours forth his grace on us, that we may listen to his true voice about marriage and family life. This voice is heard in our hearts. Listening to the Lord’s voice is crucial as we prepare for the upcoming election. Jesus exhorted us many times in the Scriptures: “Do not be afraid” (cf. Lk 12). At times we are fearful of offering public witness on behalf of Catholic moral teaching in the midst of a culture that is often hostile to our values. At times we are tempted by the false voices of society and of the Evil
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Event to draw young adults for night of adoration, church involvement By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann has a message to share with young adults and hopes to see a crowd at a first-of-its-kind event on June 16. The event called Want to help? — “Trust One Volunteers are still Greater” — needed to help will take place with the event. that evening at Anyone interested the Cathedral may send an email of St. Peter in to: ecat@archkck. Kansas City, org. Kan. It will feature music, eucharistic adoration, and more —all designed for Catholic young adults, primarily between college age and 35. “The archbishop wants to get together with young adults to meet them, to talk to them, to do a little questionand-answer,” said Matt Karr, lead consultant for the archdiocesan office of evangelization and Catholic formation of adults. “The archbishop is going to talk to young adults about how really important they are to the church and how he cares for them and how Christ cares for them,” added Karr.
MissionKC — a collaboration between the archdiocese and St. Paul’s Outreach, based in West St. Paul, Minn., to engage young adults in the church — as well as several youth ministries, the Little Sisters of the Lamb and others, are involved in organizing the event. “Archbishop Naumann has a desire to serve the young adults of the diocese and to be with them, to encourage them, to shepherd them,” said Sam Schoenfelder with St. Paul’s Outreach, which is a Catholic evangelization campus ministry that also works with young adults. The age range covered by the term “young adult” is wide, ranging from college age to people launching careers, or even marrying and starting families, said Schoenfelder. Married, single, student, professional — any and every young adult is welcome on the night of Trust One Greater. “There’s going to be real meat delivered in the message and it’s going to be a powerful experience with the Lord that will be encouraging for all of us,” Schoenfelder said. This is a “tremendously dynamic time” in people’s lives, Schoenfelder continued. From one year to the next, there can be tremendous changes. Young adults bring an incredible amount of potential and energy to the
Trust One Greater
A night of worship and adoration for young adults When: June 16, 7 p.m. Where: Cathedral of St. Peter, 409 N. 15th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information: Visit the event page on Facebook at: www.facebook. com/#!/events/342780409121048/?notif_ t=plan_user_joined
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will host an evening for young adults on June 16 at the Cathedral. It will feature music, eucharistic adoration, and more — all designed for Catholic young adults, primarily between college age and 35. table, and have a lot to offer the church, added Schoenfelder. It’s an exciting time, but it can also have its challenges. “There’s a tremendous amount of isolation,” said Karr. “They want to get connected with people. They want
authentic relationships, not just superficial [ones]. This is an opportunity to build authentic relationships with other young adults.” The Trust One Greater event starts at 7 p.m., and there will be time for attendees to socialize afterward. “If you’re a young adult age 18 to 35 and you’re looking for life in the church, I would encourage you to get to the heart of the church where the life is,” Schoenfelder said. “And this night is going to be an expression of that life.” It’s just the first of several such events that will take place during the next several months within the archdiocese. “There’s a tremendous amount of need for the church to say to [young adults], ‘Hope in God — he has a good plan for your life; trust in him; rely on him, he’s with you,’” said Schoenfelder. “So this is our effort to start sharing that with this crowd.”
12 CLASSIFIEDS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 1, 2012 Employment
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Director of youth ministry - For St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee. The youth minister is responsible for planning, coordinating, leading and implementing both junior high and high school youth programs. They are also responsible for recruiting, developing and overseeing adult volunteers. The person assuming this position will be directly engaged with students and will work with parish groups, schools and community organizations that support spiritual growth and fellowship. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing, a proven selfstarter, and have experience developing and leading youth ministry programs and activities. Strong communication and team-building skills and a demonstrated ability to relate well with youth and adults are critical. For additional information or to submit your resume, send an email to Beth Bracken at: bbracken@archkckcs.org. Vice president of development - The University of Saint Mary, a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City, is seeking applications for the vice president of development. This position develops, implements and accomplishes strategic plans for moves management and fundraising in the following categories: capital campaigns, major gifts, alumni, annual giving, planned gifts, grants and special events. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of related experience, a master’s degree or related experience, and demonstrated success in raising funds. CFRE preferred. For a complete job description, visit the website at: www.stmary.edu/hr. AA/EOE. Elementary/middle school principal - For Notre Dame de Sion School, an independent, Catholic school serving students from Montessori preschool through eighth grade in a coed, diverse, and academically challenging learning environment. Founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion, the school is one of two campuses of Notre Dame de Sion School and is accredited by ISACS and North Central/AdvancED. The school population numbers about 300. The school seeks a dynamic educational leader who is an active member of the Catholic Church, who possesses a master’s degree in educational administration (or related field), and who has experience in school administration. Interested candidates should send resume and references, via email, to: principalsearch@ndsion.edu. St. Ann Young Child Center, Prairie Village - Is seeking a part-time Spanish teacher on Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hourly rate is negotiable. Interested candidates should call Tati at (913) 362-4660. Financial representative - Due to the success and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are adding financial representatives in the Kansas City area. This position is ideal for a determined, high-energy, high-expectation, professional, self-disciplined, independent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn a better-than-average income. We provide top-rated financial products to our members and their families and will provide excellent benefits and training. For information or an interview, contact John A. Mahon, 307 Dakota, Holton KS 66436; call (785) 364-5450; or send an email to him at: john.mahon@kofc.org.
Job Seeking Bookkeeper/office manager - With 30 years experience is seeking a part-time, contract, consulting or full-time position as a bookkeeper, or a clerical position in the Johnson or Wyandotte County area. Member of St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kan. For a resume, send an email to Nancy at: powellna2001@ yahoo.com.
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Continued from the previous page Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR, 1 BA, fully furnished; sleeps four. View of Continental Divide from deck. Close to points of interest and activities. $75/night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visit the website at: www.tillmancabin.com. Branson, Mo., getaway - Furnished condo that sleeps six on golf course at Lake Taneycomo. Close to Table Rock Lake and entertainment. Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub and tennis courts. Nightly and weekly rates. Discount available. Call (913) 515-3044. Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA; sleeps 6. Sunporch overlooks public golf course. Walkin level (no steps), flat screen TVs, and fully equipped kitchen. Near the Hwy. 76 strip. No smoking; no pets. Members of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park. Call (913) 851-8886. Australia and New Zealand - Oct. 25 - Nov. 13, 2012. $7899 double occupancy; $9799 single occupancy. RT air from KCI included; insurance of $240 per person not included. Save $500 per person if booked by June 25. Call The Complete Traveler in Overland Park at (913) 648-1560 or send an email to: gerry@completetrav.com.
Child Care Nanny - Recent graduate of Bishop Miege High School and member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Overland Park, is seeking a summer nanny position. I have reliable transportation and excellent references. Call Allie Steger at (913) 378-3416 or send an email to: allie_steger@hotmail.com.
For Sale For sale - One burial plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Lot 950 - East; $900. Call (402) 768-2173. For sale – Double-depth crypt in the Faith Lawn area of Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Call Ken Christian at (816) 918-4075. Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled and new equipment. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557.
Wanted to Buy *** Wanted to buy *** Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings, pottery, prints, sterling, etc. Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179 St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee Will buy firearms and related accessories - One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee. Antiques wanted Buying older pocket and wrist watches. Call Chris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269.
House for rent - Neat freaks! 6347 Outlook Dr., Mission; Milhaven Estates. 4 BR, 3 BA, garage, fireplace, all appliances. Very nice; walking distance to park. Aprox. 2200 sq. ft.; $1800 per month; lease with option to purchase is possible. Call (913) 980-3559.
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Sacred Heart - St. Joseph Church, Topeka, will host its annual Germanfest from 4 - 11 p.m. on June 2 and from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 3. Festivities will include Mass, authentic German food, a carnival, games, silent and live auctions, a Brat Trot 5K run/walk and more. All activities will take place on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church, 312 N.E. Freeman. For a complete schedule of events, visit the website at: www.SacredHeartStJoseph Catholic.org or call (785) 234-3338. The Knights of Columbus of Queen of the Holy Rosary-Wea Parish, 22779 Metcalf, Bucyrus, will host their annual garage sale from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on June 2 and from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on June 3. All items that will fit in a trash bag sell for only $2 on Sunday. For information, call (770) 335-8244.
tival from noon - 5 p.m. on June 3 on the grounds of their convent, located at 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Bring the family to enjoy homemade tacos and tamales, Italian sausages, barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, and Spanish desserts. There will be games for children, booths offering items for sale and raffles. For information, call (913) 371-3423.
The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their annual summer festival from noon - 5 p.m. on June 3 at their home, located at 8745 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Bring your family to enjoy outdoor games, food, entertainment, a silent auction, bake and craft sales, and a cash raffle. All proceeds will benefit their home for the elderly poor. For information, call (816) 761-4744.
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The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will host its monthly book club for women from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on June 5. This month’s book is “The Pull of the Moon,” by Elizabeth Berg. Free books are provided. Space is limited. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www. mountosb.org/kwc.
Sanibel Island, Florida - 2 BR, 2 BA, fully furnished condo just steps from white sand beach. Frommer’s travel guide ranked No. 1 tourist destination. For information and rates, call (913) 888-3032.
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Summer vacation - Winter Park, Colo. 2 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center w/ pool, fishing, golf, hiking, rafting, close to nat’l park. $100/night; $600/week. Call Joe Frederick at (913) 385-5589.
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A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held from June 9 - 10 at Corpus Christi Church, 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence. No overnight stay is required! For information or to register, call Bill or Carol Lafferty at (913) 829-1707 or visit the website at: www.nmekc.org.
the parish hall, located in Newbury (11/2 miles north of Paxico). Dinner will be served buffet-style from noon - 5 p.m. There will be games, bingo and a silent auction beginning at 12:30 p.m. Join the St. Philippine Duchesne Latin Mass Community on Corpus Christi Sunday for Mass and a procession of the Blessed Sacrament at 11 a.m. on June 10 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2203 Parallel, Kansas City, Kan. The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered at 10:30 a.m. For information, contact the Fraternity of St. Peter at (913) 236-0005. St. James Parish, Wetmore, will host its annual picnic and auction on June 10 in the parish hall. A familystyle roast beef and ham dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. The cost is: $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 4 - 10; children ages 3 and under eat for free. The auction will begin at 8 p.m. St. Malachy Church, Beattie, will host a parish picnic on June 10. A beef brisket or pork dinner will be served from 5 - 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 12 and under. There will be bingo, games, a country store, raffles and an auction at 8 p.m.
13 The Serra Club of Kansas 7 The Keeler Women’s Center, City, Kan., will host a lunch and pre2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., sentation at noon on June 13 at the
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St. Mary–St. Anthony Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., will host an ethnic festival following the 4 p.m. Mass on June 9 on the church grounds. There will be traditional German, Irish, Mexican and American foods and beverages, children’s games, raffles, and a silent auction. For information, call the church office at (913) 371-1408.
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will host a women writer’s group from 1 - 2:15 p.m. on June 7. For information or to register, call (913) 906-8990 or visit the website at: www.mountosb. org/kwc.
Houses for rent - Why play the stock market? Become a passive real estate investor. If you want to discuss the possibility of investing in real estate that produces positive income with a seasoned investor, call (913) 980-3559.
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Holy Name Church, 1001 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., will host its annual social from 3 - 11 p.m. on June 9. Authentic Mexican dinners will be served from 3 - 9 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be children’s games, bingo, raffles, live music and more.
Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, Easton, will host a workshop on vocal, liturgical, and contemplative prayer and meditation from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on June 9. Lunch will be provided; bring pen and paper. For information, call (913) 773-8255 or send an email to: directorcp@hotmail.com. The Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic will host a volunteer information meeting from 10:30 a.m. - noon on June 9 at 3021 N. 54th St., Kansas City, Kan. For information, call Nora or Tammy at (913) 287-8287 or send an email to: volunteer@wpcnetwork.org.
Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan.
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Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, will host its annual garage sale from June 13 - 16. The early bird sale will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on June 13; admission is $5. The regular sale hours are from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on June 14; from 8 a.m. - noon on June 15 and 16.
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St. Joseph Parish, 11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, will host a prayer vigil in celebration of the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 7 p.m. on June 14.
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Join the St. Philippine Duchesne Latin Mass Community for a Mass in celebration of the feast of
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the Sacred Heart at 7 p.m. on June 15 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2203 Parallel, Kansas City, Kan. The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact the Fraternity of St. Peter at (913) 2360005.
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The Singles of Nativity will host a Latin dance from 7 - 11 p.m. on June 16 in the parish hall, located at 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. The cost of $10 for members ($15 for guests) includes appetizers, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. For information, send an email to: susa_marcos@yahoo. com. A memorial liturgy for deceased loved ones will be held at 8 a.m. on June 16 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood. The bereavement ministry will have its monthly meeting following Mass in the Father Burak Room. The topic will be: “How Grief Shapes Us.”
Misc. Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offer summer basketball clinics. The girls clinic will be held on June 18 - 21; the boys clinic will be from June 25 - 28. Both clinics are for students entering grades 4 - 8 and are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will also be a Little Stags clinic for children entering grades K 3 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on June 11 - 14. For information or to register, call Dolly Foley at (913) 495-9559 or visit the website at: www.bishopmiege.com. Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offer summer baseball clinics from June 20 - 23. Boys entering grades 4 - 6 will meet from 8:30 - 11 a.m.; boys entering grades 7 -9 will meet from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $60. For information or to register, call Coach Kennedy at (913) 262-2700, ext. 524, or visit the website at: www.bishopmiege.com. The Singles of Nativity will play recreational tennis from 4 - 5:30 p.m. on Sundays at Indian Creek Recreation, 7401 W. 103rd St., Overland Park (weather permitting). Players of all levels are welcome! For information, send an email to Julie at: j-shea13@hotmail. com. Serving the widowed, separated and divorced who are suffering loss and may feel left out by their church, Beginning Experience Weekend gently helps people move through their loss to a new beginning in their lives. The next weekend for the Kansas City area will be June 22 - 24 at Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For information or to register, call John at (913) 2193465 in Kansas City; Michelle at (785) 478-3481 in Topeka; Jerry at (785) 8432079 in Lawrence; or visit the website at: www.beginningexperience.org. Rediscover your marriage! The Retrouvaille program offers the opportunity to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is July 13 - 15. For confidential information or to register, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or visit the website at: www.retrouvaille.org.
14 COMMENTARY
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NINTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 3 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Dt 4: 32-34, 39-40; Ps 33: 4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8: 14-17; Mt 28: 16-20 June 4 Monday 2 Pt 1: 2-7; Ps 91: 1-2, 14-16; Mk 12: 1-12 June 5 Boniface, bishop, martyr 2 Pt 3: 12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90: 2-4, 10; Mk 12: 13-17 June 6 Norbert, bishop 2 Tm 1: 1-3, 6-12; Ps 123: 1-2; Mk 12: 18-27 June 7 Thursday 2 Tm 2: 8-15; Ps 25: 4-5, 8-10, 14; Mk 12: 28-34 June 8 Friday 2 Tm 3: 10-17; Ps 119: 157, 160-161, 165-166, 168; Mk 12: 35-37 June 9 Ephrem, deacon, doctor of the church 2 Tm 4: 1-8; Ps 71: 8-9, 14-17, 22; Mk 12: 38-44
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Please, no more; I’m stuffed
’m afraid to drive east on I-70. Somewhere near the 78th St. exit in Kansas City, Kan., there’s this billboard. And I think its message is directed at me. I can’t tell you the exact wording on it, because I can only bring myself to glance in its direction as I pass by . . . quickly. If I read it too closely, I suspect it will say: “Yes, Mark, this means you!” The billboard is from Goodwill. It shows a pile of clothes stacked to the left and reads something like: If you haven’t worn it in a year, it’s time to get rid of it. I’m starting to wonder if my mom, a parishioner, or some Leaven reader paid for that message to get my attention and motivate — or shame — me into finally getting serious about “unstuffing” my life. Not so coincidentally, three other events have brought that message of “enough is enough” home to me. The first was in late April as I was packing for Ireland. I discovered that I have a closet full of clothes. I only wear about 20 percent of them. I ignore the other 80 percent because most of them last fit me when Paul VI was pope. Apparently, I’m hanging on to these clothes because . . . yeah, there is no good reason. Event No. 2 was my inability to unearth a note that I’d scribbled down “somewhere” during my Ireland trip to use in this column. It was an interesting tidbit about a weatherman (who might have been James Martin Stagg) who persuaded Gen. Eisenhower to postpone D-Day from June 5 to June 6, 1944, due to inclement weather conditions at the landing sites. This
weatherman might be buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin or at least has a plaque there in his memory. But I wouldn’t swear to any of it. The third disconcerting event happened just last Sunday as I was heading out to a Sporting KC match. Because it was an afternoon game, I was slathering on the Coppertone Sport Breathable Sunscreen, which it turned out I didn’t need after all. That was providential, because I noticed that the expiration date on the sunscreen, so carefully preserved in my medicine cabinet, was June 2011. I suspect that meant its “breathable” days were over, it was no longer ultra sweat- or waterproof and that its UVA/UVB protection was no longer. It’s tiresome to live so crushed by stuff — things you don’t use, things you can’t even find when you need them, or things that you simply need to toss. With the famous D-Day anniversary on the horizon — and prompted by that billboard and the events detailed above — I’m planning my own D-day, which in military terms merely refers to “an unnamed day on which an operation or offensive is to be launched.” Well, I’m hereby naming the day — June 1, 2012 — and the offensive — Operation DOT (Donate-Organize-
Toss). Preliminary weather conditions appear to be favorable. The first part of the operation is codenamed CCC or “clothes closet cleanse.” Charitable organizations should be on the lookout for an influx of clean, absolutely wearable clothing; “husky” consumers, however, need not get their hopes up. I recently watched a brief YouTube video of a guy donating clothes to Goodwill. (OK, it was a really slow night.) Several times he expressed gratitude to God as he boxed up items. This guy had the right idea and has inspired me. His thankfulness was twofold: first, he was grateful for the use of the items that he was donating; second, he felt blessed to have more than enough to be able to give something away. As I look around my home, I’m humbled. How often I take for granted the roof over my head, air-conditioning, comfortable furniture, electricity, clean water and plenty to eat. I rarely thank God for the health to be able to see items to donate, have the dexterity to pack them up and the strength to lug the boxes to the car. And I almost never utter a prayer of thanksgiving for reliable and available transportation or for the resources to keep my car running. I’m embarrassed, too, not only at having so much, but because I find it so easy to complain and be so unaware of these tremendous blessings. Today is D minus 2, just a couple of days before launching Operation DOT. I’ll let you know by summer’s end how things have gone. I’m reasonably certain, though, that my house — and life — will feel a lot less stuffy.
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IN THE BEGINNING
June 10 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) Ex 24: 3-8; Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18; Heb 9: 11-15; Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26
God blessed all nations through Israel
June 11 Barnabas, apostle Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3; Ps 98: 1-6; Mt 5: 1-12 June 12 Tuesday 1 Kgs 17: 7-16; Ps 4: 2-5, 7-8; Mt 5: 13-16 June 13 Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor 1 Kgs 18: 20-39; Ps 16: 1-2, 4-5, 8, 11; Mt 5: 17-19 June 14 Thursday 1 Kgs 18: 41-46; Ps 65: 10-13; Mt 5: 20-26 June 15 THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8c-9; (Ps) Is 12: 2-6; Eph 3: 8-12, 14-19; Jn 19: 31-37 June 16 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 19: 19-21; Ps 16: 1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Lk 2: 41-51
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ren’t you lucky? This Sunday at Mass, you will get to hear two homilies, not just one. Your priest or deacon will preach one of those homilies, at the usual time, after the Gospel reading. But before that, you will hear another homily, during the first reading, from the Book of Deuteronomy (4:32-34, 39-40). The word “Deuteronomy” means “second law” THE MOST HOLY TRINITY in Greek. EsDt 4: 32-34, 39-40 sentially, that book restates the law of Moses, hence the name. It repeats, explains and elaborates material originally presented in the books of Exodus, Numbers, and Leviticus. But it does so in the form of a long discourse delivered by Moses. In many ways, that discourse resembles a homily. That is how we can say that a section from it will supply you with a second homily this Sunday. Moses begins his remarks by reminding the Israelites of how God has blessed them. First of all, God has spoken to them, rather than to another nation: “Did a people ever hear the voice of God speaking from the midst of fire, as you did, and live?” The specific occasion referred to involves the revelation on Mount Sinai: “Mount Sinai was all wrapped in smoke, for the Lord came
down upon it in fire” (Ex 10:18). According to Moses, God has further blessed the Israelites by bringing them out of slavery in the land of Egypt: “Or did any god venture to go and take a nation for himself from the midst of another nation, by testings, by signs and wonders, by war, with strong hand and outstretched arm, and by great terrors, all of which the Lord, your God, did for you in Egypt before your eyes?” After reminding the Israelites of these things, Moses draws two conclusions. First of all, there is only one God, the one who has done all these things for them — “the Lord is God in the heavens above and on earth below, and that there is no other.” Secondly, the Israelites must obey this law which comes from God: “You must keep his statutes and commandments that I enjoin on you today.” If the people comply with this instruction, then God will reward them.
God will make sure that “you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may have long life on the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you forever.” The Book of Deuteronomy presents Moses’ discourse as one delivered to the people of Israel more than three thousand years ago. But because it has been committed to writing, that discourse echoes down through the centuries. In a sense, Moses is speaking to us as well. As Christians, we believe that some parts of the law of Moses do not pertain to us. But there are many parts that do, that reflect a universal character binding upon all human beings. That is why it remains of lasting value to us. Sunday’s reading emphasizes how Israel is different from the other peoples of the world, how God has blessed them, rather than others. But subsequently, we know that God blessed all the peoples of the world through Israel — above all, through Jesus Christ. Through him, many have come to know the one God, the one who spoke to Moses so long ago. Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University.
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Corpus Christi
and Christ’s real presence in the World By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
St. Thomas Aquinas and Corpus Christi
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atholicism, like the Gospels, is not about abstractions and symbols. It is about the real power of the Savior and his real presence in the world,” said Father Augustine Thompson, OP, professor of history at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology and a member of the core doctoral faculty of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif. That’s why the feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “the Body of Christ”), celebrated on June 10 this year in the United States, is central to the faith. The feast, which honors the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, is one of the few celebrations that doesn’t commemorate an event in the life of Jesus or Mary. Instead, it is dedicated to a fundamental tenet of Catholicism — that Jesus is physically with us in the consecrated bread and wine. While the reality of Christ in the Eucharist has been part of the faith since the Last Supper, this unique official celebration of the Real Presence didn’t begin until the 13th century. It was then that a medieval mystic, Juliana of Liège, who had a lifelong devotion to the Eucharist, began petitioning her bishop to institute such a commemorative. Eventually, the practice spread and, in 1264, Pope Urban IV issued a papal bull, “Transiturus de hoc mun-
Annual Corpus Christi celebration Mark your calendar for the annual Corpus Christi procession June 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. The schedule for the day is: 11 a.m. – Solemn Pontifical Mass 12:15 p.m. – Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 1:15 p.m. – Homily delivered by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. 1:30 p.m. – Procession from the Cathedral to the Catholic Center, 20 W. 9th St. (approximately ¾ mile). Benediction will be celebrated at the Chapel of Our Lady of Ephesus at the Catholic Center. A reception will follow.
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225?1274) is best known for his scholarly writings, but he is also the composer of one of the bestknown hymns used in the honor of the Blessed Sacrament. “Pange Lingua,” originally written for vespers of Corpus Christi, is sung on Holy Thursday when the Blessed Sacrament is taken to the altar of repose. In addition, the last two verses are sung as the Benediction hymn “Tantum Ergo.” Aquinas also wrote the propers and sequence for the Mass of Corpus Christi.
do,” making Corpus Christi the first papally sanctioned universal feast in the history of the Church. In his proclamation, Pope Urban wrote: “ . . . in this sacramental commemoration of Christ, Jesus Christ is truly present, albeit under another form, He is truly with us in His very own substance. Indeed, as He was about to ascend into Heaven, He said to the Apostles and to their followers: ‘Behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world’ (Mt 28:20), comforting them by the gracious promise, that He would abide and be with them even in his bodily presence.” What makes this feast even more unusual is that the “feast was first conceived by laypeople, it was promoted by laypeople, and finally the clerics got around to recognizing lay wisdom,” said Father Augustine. In fact, the “founder,” Juliana of Liège, “was a freelance holy woman — not a nun as the usual versions say,” he added. In addition, Father Augustine points out that the major
promoters of the feast were virtually all women. The feast is particularly important today, he added, because it shows that the “church needs to listen to the spiritual wisdom of the laity. Today, devotion to the Real Presence by [eucharistic] adoration is again a lay movement. The clergy need to listen more to the Spirit speaking through the laity on matters of piety and devotion.” Indeed, eucharistic adoration, sometimes called perpetual adoration, is a growing movement throughout the country. Growing out of the practice of venerating the Blessed Sacrament, which occurs in eucharistic processions on the feast of Corpus Christi, the consecrated host is put in a place of honor where the faithful come to spend time in prayer and adoration around the clock. In his 1965 encyclical, “Mysterium Fidei” (“Mystery of Faith”), Pope Paul VI taught that “The Catholic Church has always offered and still offers the worship of latria (adoration) to the sacrament of the Eucharist, not
only during Mass, but also outside it. It does so by reserving consecrated hosts with the utmost care, exposing them to solemn veneration by the faithful and carrying them in processions to the joy of great crowds of the faithful” (No. 56). “Eucharistic adoration is one of the most important ways in which the presence of Christ continues in the church following the celebration of Mass,” explained Father James Patrick Moroney, then-executive director of the USCCB Secretariat for the Liturgy, at a 1998 symposium on adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Louis. “And as such, it is meant both to help us sanctify everything we do and to draw us back to our next celebration of the Eucharist.” Adoration chapels have been close to the hearts of both Blessed John Paul II, who prayed for a chapel in every parish in the world, and Pope Benedict XVI, who instituted perpetual adoration in each of the six suburbicarian dioceses of Rome. Currently, there are more than 2500 perpetual adoration chapels around the world. The United States has approximately 1,1000, including at least four in Kansas. St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is celebrating its 25th year of perpetual adoration on June 9. While perpetual adoration is a growing devotion in many parishes, the seminal feast of Corpus Christi is an annual reminder that Christ is with his people — not just in memory, but in reality, until the end of time. Although the feast is not always seen as one of the highlights of the liturgical year, said perhaps it should be, said Father Augustine.
Sanctuary’s of Hope’s annual run set for June 16 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sanctuary of Hope’s 13th annual fundraiser, “Run the Good Race,” takes place June 16. The 5K cross-country race starts at 7 a.m. and climbs 1,000 feet through an adjacent park and SOH trails. A 5K road race starts at 8 a.m. and takes runners along paved roadways near Donnelly College, Bishop Ward High School and through the residential neighborhood surrounding SOH.
“[The road race is] a tough course: downhill at the beginning, flat through the middle, uphill at the end,” said Bill Page, race coordinator. “The cross-country course is hilly, too, as much uphill as the Hospital Hill run in a quarter of the distance. People say it’s a great challenge.” Both events start and finish on the grounds of Sanctuary of Hope retreat center, located at 2601 Ridge Ave. Registration costs $25 for one
course or $35 to “Do the Double.” Teams of 10 can register for $200. A one-mile noncompetitive walk is also available for $15. Registration deadline is June 13. A pancake and sausage breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. and is free with run/ walk registration. It is $5 for breakfast only, or $15 for breakfast and a T-shirt. This year’s event, sponsored by Barber Financial Group, is emceed by BJ the DJ and Fox
4 sports anchor Jason Lamb. Sanctuary of Hope’s second major fundraiser of the year, the “Hope Benefit Dinner Dance and Auction,” will be Nov. 10. To learn more about SOH, schedule a retreat or offer support, visit the website at: www.sanctuaryofhope.org or call (913) 3214673. To register or volunteer for the race, visit the race page on the SOH website or the “Run the Good Race” Facebook page.