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Priest assignments announced Father John Riley, chancellor, announces the following appointments made by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, effective July 1 PASTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS MSGR. GARY APPLEGATE, from providing sacramental assistance at St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to parochial administrator, Holy Name Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and continuing as judicial vicar and episcopal master of ceremonies.
FATHER LAWRENCE BOWERS, from parochial administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Osage City, and St. Patrick Parish, Scranton, to pastor.
FATHER WILLIAM BRUNING, from parochial administrator of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Overland Park, to pastor.
FATHER ARUL CARASALA, to parochial administrator of St. Gregory Parish, Marysville, and St. Malachy Parish, Beattie, effective June 1 through July 1, and continuing as pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Seneca. FATHER NATHAN HAVERLAND, from parochial vicar of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, to pastor of St. Gregory Parish, Marysville, and St. Malachy Parish, Beattie.
FATHER ANDREW STROBL, from pastor of Holy Name Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to founding pastor of a new parish to be erected in the Johnson County Pastoral Region, effective Sept. 1, and continuing as director of the office of evangelization until a replacement can be identified.
FATHER REGINALD SALDANHA, from completion of a program of human formation and spiritual renewal, to parochial vicar of Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, with residency at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Overland Park.
FATHER SHAWN TUNINK, from completing studies in canon law at Catholic University of America to pastor of St. Philip Neri Parish, Osawatomie, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, LaCygne, Sacred Heart Parish, Mound City, and defender of the bond and providing canonical assistance to the office of the tribunal.
ABBOT BARNABAS SENECAL, OSB, from parochial administrator of St. Benedict Parish, Atchison, to parochial vicar.
FATHER ADAM WILCZAK, from parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to pastor of Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, and St. John the Baptist Parish, Greeley.
FATHER EDWARD AHN, AVI, from parochial vicar of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, to spiritual director at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Archdiocese of St. Louis.
FATHER MITCHEL ZIMMERMAN, from pastor of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, and codirector of seminarians to chaplain/director of St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, Lawrence.
FATHER STEVEN BESEAU, from chaplain/director of St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center to faculty member of The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
PAROCHIAL VICARS
FATHER JEREMY HEPPLER, OSB, from prior of St. Benedict’s Abbey and chaplain of Maur Hill-Mount Academy to pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Atchison.
FATHER KARL GOOD, CMOP, from parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Overland Park, to parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas.
FATHER MICHAEL KANTANKA, from parochial administrator of St. Philip Neri Parish, Osawatomie, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, LaCygne, and Sacred Heart Parish, Mound City, to returning to pastoral ministry in his home diocese of Kumasi, Ghana.
FATHER SCOTT KALLAL, AVI, from parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, to parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Overland Park.
FATHER GARY PENNINGS, from sacramental assistance at St. Paul Parish, Olathe, to parochial administrator of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bucyrus-Wea, and continuing as vicar general, moderator of the curia and director of the permanent diaconate.
OTHER MINISTRIES
FATHER AGUSTIN MARTINEZ, from completion of seminary formation and priestly ordination on May 28 to parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.
FATHER MATTHEW SCHIFFELBEIN, from pastor of Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, and St. John the Baptist Parish, Greeley, to pastor of Christ the King Parish, Topeka.
FATHER NATHAN MILLER, from parochial vicar of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood, to part-time parochial vicar of St. Michael the Archangel and part-time parochial vicar of St. Paul Parish, Olathe.
FATHER JAMES SHAUGHNESSY, from pastor of St. Gregory Parish, Marysville, and St. Malachy Parish, Beattie, to participation in a program of human formation and spiritual renewal, effective June 1.
FATHER JOHN REYNOLDS, from parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe, to residency at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and sacramental assistance at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kansas.
FATHER ANTHONY OUELLETTE, to chaplain of Bishop Ward High School and continuing as pastor of All Saints Parish, Kansas City, Kansas, and spiritual moderator of the archdiocesan charismatic renewal.
FATHER MIRCO SOSIO, AVI, to spiritual director at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Archdiocese of St. Louis.
FATHER SCOTT WALLISCH, to codirector of seminarians and continuing as vocation director.
TRANSITIONAL DEACONS REV. MR. DANIEL CORONADO, from ordination to the transitional diaconate on May 21 to diaconal ministry at Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, until resumption of seminary formation at Mundelein Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago, in August. REV. MR. MICHAEL GUASTELLO, from ordination to the transitional diaconate on May 21 to diaconal ministry at Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kansas, until resumption of seminary formation at Mundelein Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago, in August.
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Father Dan Morris lets a pitch fly during last year’s Pitching for Priests game.
Archdiocesan priests plot strategy for softball comeback By Moira Cullings moira.cullings@theleaven.org
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Heading into the third annual Pitching for Priests event at 0-2, priests from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas are eager to get the win this time around. “We all know it’s for fun, but if we’re going to go out there and thousands of people are going to come, we might as well work to win,” said Father Scott Wallisch, vocations director for the archdiocese. Pitching for Priests is a softball event in which priests from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas compete against priests from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. This year’s event will take place on June 19 at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas. “We have a ton of fun and we all get very excited for it,” said Father Wallisch. Our priests even have a few practices scheduled, he said, so they’re prepared for the competition. Their strategy? “We have to walk the balance between having all of those priests who want to play and putting our best players out there,” said Father Wallisch. “This year, I think our team is pretty strong,” he added. Father Wallisch knows the competition on the other side of the state line is solid, but he feels confident in his team’s potential. The support from the fans doesn’t hurt, either. “We love the support of everyone who comes, and I think my favorite part of the game is watching the fans have a lot of fun,” said Father Wallisch. “Even if we didn’t have any fun, even if we lost every year, the fact that the fans come out and have a good time — that just makes the evening for me,” he continued. This is a great event for families to come celebrate Father’s Day and support our priests and seminarians, said Father Wallisch. All proceeds benefit the vocation fund for each diocese. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at: thecatholicradio network.com or by calling (816) 6301090. Player introductions, the national anthem and the first pitch will begin at 4:45 p.m. The game starts at 5 p.m.
Kathy (Blaufuss) and Ken Scheve, members of St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4. The couple was married on June 4, 1966, at St. Mary Church, Hartford. A celebration is planned by their children: Ken Scheve, Palo Alto, California; Angela Schermerhorn, Overland Park; and Anna Scheve, Prairie Village. They also have six grandchildren. Henry and Hildred Wittman, members of Holy Angels Parish, Garnett, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family. The couple was married June 4, 1946, at St. John the Baptist Church in Greeley. Their children are: Merle Wittman, Lawrence; Ed Wittman, Lawrence; Bob Wittman, Garnett; Chuck Wittman, Garnett; and Anita Peine, Garnett. They also have 14 grandchildren. Fred and Carol Shaw, members of St. Matthew Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 2. The couple was married on June 2, 1956, at St. Ann Church, Effingham. A family trip to Branson is planned. Their children are: Kathy Deghand, Kevin Shaw, Marita Koster, Tammy Forshee and Paul Shaw. They also have 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Jeanette (Fox) and Norbert Otter, members of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Lawrence, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18 with a Mass, renewal of their vows and a gathering of family and friends for dinner. The couple was married on June 18, 1966, at Holy Cross Church, Emmett. They have two sons: Timothy Otter and Steven Otter, both of Lawrence. They also have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Anthony and Virginia (Stroot) Dold, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Emporia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4. The couple was married on June 4, 1966, at Sacred Heart Church, Colwich. Their children are: Paul Dold, Dan Dold, John Dold, Greg Dold, Chris Dold, Gene Dold and Carol Harris. They also have 26 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one great-grandson. Their children are holding an open house in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Saffordville School House, Saffordville, on June 4. Congratulations may be sent to the Dolds at: 2471 270th Rd., Emporia, KS 66801.
Loretta (Downing) and Jack Kirchhofer, m e m bers of St. Matthew Parish, To p e k a , will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Hawaii in July. The couple was married on May 28, 1966, at Holy Angels Church, Basehor. Their children are: Veronica Elliott, Austin, Texas; Eric Kirchhofer, Prairie Village; and Gretchen Hawks, Madison, Wisconsin. They also have seven grandchildren. Shirley and Edward Kelly, members of Christ the King Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family on May 28. The couple was married on June 2, 1956, at Holy Name Church, Topeka. Their children are: Tina Ridgeway; Terry Pukach; Kathy Lutz; Lisa Jurgensmeier; and Colleen Dodge, all of Topeka; and Shannan Eddy, Overland Park. They also have 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Clare and Gene Thorne, members of St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 5. The couple was married on May 5, 1951, at Visitation Church, Kansas City, Missouri. They have six children (one deceased), eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Nancy and Edwin Weishaar, members of St. Joseph Parish, Nortonville, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 15. The couple was married on June 15, 1956, at the Bethel Methodist Church, Bethel. A reception will be held in their honor on June 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Nortonville United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited. Their children are: Jack Weishaar, Tim Weishaar and Toby Weishaar. The couple has seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Larry and Nancy (Smith) Gretencord, members of Divine Mercy Parish, Gardner, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 11. The couple was married on June 11, 1966, at Holy Angels Church, Garnett. They will celebrate with family. Their children are: Darin Gretencord, Gardner; Derek Gretencord, Wellsville; and Ryan Gretencord, Gardner. They also have five grandchildren.
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ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN June 1 Installation of Bishop Rice — Springfield, Missouri June 3 Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas continuing education program — Savior Pastoral Center Hispanic confirmation — St. Mary-St. Anthony, Kansas City, Kansas June 5 Archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary Mass and reception — Nativity, Leawood June 6 Continuing formation program for high school theology teachers Mass — St. Thomas Aquinas High School June 6-9 Priests retreat June 9 Catholic Education Foundation board meeting Rite of Acolyte Mass for deacon candidates — Cathedral, Kansas City, Kansas June 11 Pastoral visit — Sacred Heart-St. Casimir, Leavenworth June 13-17 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops spring general assembly — Huntington Beach, California June 18 Pastoral visit — St. Ann, Hiawatha June 19 Pitching for Priests softball game — Community America Ballpark June 20 Meeting with Archbishop Phillip Naameh of Tamale, Ghana “Shepherd’s Voice” Recording St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center board meeting June 21 Villa St. Francis annual board meeting Administrative Team meeting June 22 Groundbreaking of mausoleum in Topeka Annual Serra golf dinner with priests, deacons and seminarians — St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kansas June 24 Mass for Junior Knights and Daughters of Peter Claver
ARCHBISHOP KELEHER June 1-3 Labor Review Board — New York June 5 Mass — Federal prison camp June 12 Mass — Federal prison camp June 17 Mass — Prairie Star Ranch June 18 Prison ministry Mass — Ascension June 19 Mass — Federal prison camp June 22 Seminarian barbecue — St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kansas June 24 Mass — Prairie Star Ranch
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ONE STEP CLOSER
Two ordained to the transitional diaconate By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — One man came from across the sea, the other from just across State Line Road. But both were recently ordained deacons for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on May 22 at St. Peter Cathedral here. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann ordained Daniel Coronado Arguedas from Costa Rica and Michael Guastello from Kansas City, Missouri, to the transitional diaconate — fulfilling “one of the great responsibilities and joys of the ministry of bishop,” said the archbishop. Present for the ordination were semiMore photos several narians serving of this event can as acolytes, six be found online permanent deaat: www. cons, masters of theleaven.org. ceremony Msgr. Gary Applegate and Father John Riley, 42 priests, including Cathedral rector Father Harold Schneider, and Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher. Archbishop Naumann was the homilist, main celebrant of the ordination Mass and ordaining minister. In his comments, the archbishop acknowledged the presence of several members of the various religious orders within the archdiocese. He also welcomed Abbot Vincent Bataille, OSB, from Mundelein Seminary in Chicago; Father Randall Soto from Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis; and Father Edgar Montoya from Costa Rica. After the Liturgy of the Word, Archbishop Naumann called the two men forward. After codirector of seminarians Msgr. Michael Mullen testified they were worthy, the archbishop said, “We choose these our brothers Daniel and Michael for the order of the diaconate.” This was followed by a “Thanks be to God” from all and loud applause. In his homily, Archbishop Naumann offered a special word of gratitude to Jorge Coronado and Ana Arguedas, the parents of Deacon Coronado, and Michael and Frances Guastello, parents of Deacon Guastello. “For most ordained ministers, the first and most important seminary was the family,” said the archbishop. “We thank God for the goodness and beauty of your marriages as we recognize in Daniel’s and Michael’s ordination one important fruit of your marital love.” During the ordination ceremony, Deacon Coronado and Deacon Guastello made promises to fulfill the ministry of the diaconate “with the help of God,” and Archbishop Naumann ordained them by the ancient rite of the laying on of hands.
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Deacon Michael Guastello, left, and Deacon Daniel Coronado, right, join Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann as they await the presentation of the gifts May 22 at a Mass in which the two were ordained to the transitional diaconate. From left, Michael Guastello and Daniel Coronado lay prostrate during their ordination to the transitional diaconate, one of the final steps toward the priesthood. The two will be ordained priests on May 27, 2017. The deacons were vested and Archbishop Naumann presented each with the Book of the Gospels and the admonition to “believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.” Although brief, the transitional diaconate is an important step toward ordination to the priesthood. During their ordinations, the two men received authority in the name of the church to preach, baptize, preside at funerals, witness marriages and serve the faithful in the ministries of charity. Deacon Coronado was vested by Father Oswaldo Sandoval and Father Edgar Montoya. Deacon Guastello was vested by Father Gerard Alba. Deacon Coronado has been assigned to ministry at Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, and Deacon Guastello has been assigned to ministry at the cathedral. Both men will resume their seminary formation at Mundelein Seminary in August. After the completion of their studies, both will be ordained on May 27, 2017, at the cathedral.
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Meet the deacons Deacon Michael J. Guastello Age: 43 Born: Kansas City, Missouri Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Shawnee High school: St. Pius X in Kansas City, Missouri; 1990
Deacon Daniel Coronado (Arguedas) Age: 37 Born: San Jose, Costa Rica Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica Parish: All Saints, Kansas City, Kansas High school: Liceo Laboratorio Emma Gamboa, Costa Rica; 1997
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‘A DREAM COME TRUE’
Hayden student wins fourth state tennis championship By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org
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OPEKA — Tommy Hunter is not your typical high school graduate. In fact, he’s just accomplished something that no other Topeka athlete has ever achieved. Just one day before his graduation from Hayden Catholic High School, Hunter capped off his extraordinary high school athletic career by capturing his fourth consecutive state championship singles title in Class 4A boys tennis. It was a day he had been planning for and dreaming of for at least four years, if not longer. “It’s definitely a dream come true,” said Hunter. “I definitely wanted to get all four when I came in as a freshman in high school. That was one of my biggest goals, actually, just in my childhood.” As early as age four, when some of his classmates were playing teeball or soccer, Hunter picked up a tennis racket. It was “love” at first sight. And he’s been racking up points and titles ever since. Take, for example, his extraordinary high school career.
Throughout his four years at the city’s only Catholic high school, Hunter posted a win-loss record of 132-6 in Class 4A singles, claimed four Centennial League titles and enjoyed a perfect senior season of 34-0. He capped off his high school career with his fourth straight championship on May 14 by defeating Wichita Collegiate team member Lakelin Conrad 6-0, 6-1. Making the moment perhaps even more special was winning the final state championship in front of a hometown crowd. This year, the state tournament was h o s t e d by Hayden at Topeka’s Kossover Tennis Center, and dozens of teammates, students, faculty and family were there to cheer for Hunter. When it was all over, several Hayden students hoisted him on their shoulders after family members and coach James Sandstrom congratulated him with a hug. Sandstrom had high praise for Hunter both on and off the court. “As good a tennis player as Tommy is, he’s also a great person,” said Sandstrom. “He’s just an allaround great kid.”
Over the past four years, Sandstrom recalled, he’s had other coaches come up and compliment him on what a good sport Hunter has always been to the other players. Given Hunter’s abilities, said Sandstrom, Hunter could easily have become a different type of player — one with perhaps a little bit more of an ego, or one not necessarily interested in his teammates. “That’s just not Tommy,” Sandstrom said. “He’s very humble.” Some of that humility, perhaps, is the product of the nine years spent at Christ the King Grade School in Topeka, where he remains a parishioner today. Hunter said his faith is absolutely essential in his life. “I pray to God right before matches,” Hunter said. “And it helps me to realize that no matter what happens — win or lose — it’s going to be OK.” Hunter said Hayden’s entire tennis team prays together before every meet. “It makes you realize what’s really important,” he said.
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ather James Shaughnessy has been granted a leave of absence from pastoral ministry to engage in a program of human formation and spiritual renewal. Father Shaughnessy announced to his parishioners that, for several years, he has struggled with depression that has at times made his ministry feel like a burden, rather than the joy that it should be. He stated that this emotional state has, in previous priestly assignments, interfered with his ministry, depleted his energy and prevented him from maintaining healthy professional boundaries. Father Shaughnessy’s leave is not related to any misconduct with a minor or any financial impropriety. Both Archbishop Naumann and Father Shaughnessy are confident that, after completion of the renewal program, Father Shaughnessy will resume pastoral ministry in the archdiocese. Father Arul Carasala has been appointed parochial administrator of St. Gregory and St. Malachy until July 1, when Father Nathan Haverland’s appointment as pastor becomes effective. The archdiocese asks anyone who has knowledge of any inappropriate conduct by any volunteer, church or school employee, deacon or priest to please contact the confidential report line at (913) 6473051; Dr. Dennis Schemmel, victim assistance coordinator, at (913) 909-2740; or civil authorities.
Brother Angelus Montgomery, left, and Father Innocent Montgomery will show the world premiere of three-part miniseries “Icons Spotlight” at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park on June 9, a week before it airs on EWTN.
Premier of Catholic TV show to air at Ascension
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VERLAND PARK — On June 9 at 8:15 p.m., Brother Angelus and Father Innocent Montgomery, sons of LuAnne Montgomery, the school counselor at Ascension, will join the community at the Church of the Ascension for the world premiere of “Icons Spotlight,” a week before it airs live on the Eternal Word Television Network. The three-part miniseries will feature young adults living lives of faith. The creative team behind “Icons” is led by twin brothers Angelus and Innocent Montgomery, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, based in Yonkers, New York. The brothers, who call themselves “twin brothers by birth, religious brothers by choice,” are passionate about sharing the Gospel and the new evangelization. “We’re reaching out to younger audiences by showing them how their peers are living the Gospel message in exciting new ways — ways that are relevant to their own time and in their own communities,” said Brother Innocent.
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Archdiocese establishes new parish in Olathe Decree erecting a territorial parish in Olathe, Kansas
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hereas the church has been divinely sent to the nations of the world to be for them “a universal sacrament of salvation” (LG, 18), and, driven by the inner necessity of her own catholicity and obeying the mandate of her Founder (cf. Mark 16:16) strives ever to proclaim the Gospel to all people and, Whereas the apostles themselves, on whom the church was founded, following in the footsteps of Christ, “preached the word of truth and begot churches”(LG, 23); it is the duty of their successors to make this task endure “so that the word of God may run and be glorified (2 Thes 3:1) and the kingdom of God be proclaimed and established throughout the world. Whereas, the population in and around Olathe, Kansas, has grown sufficiently to suggest the establishment of a new Catholic parish and the Pastoral Plan completed in October 2008 for the Johnson County Pastoral Region recommended the establishment of a new parish with a campus at 167th Street and Ridgeview Road in Olathe, Kansas, and After hearing the Presbyteral Council on this matter and consulting with the pastors of the surrounding parishes, I hereby decree, in accord with the prescripts of Canon 518, the erection of a new territorial parish in Olathe, Kansas, effective September 1, 2016. The new territorial parish shall have the following territorial boundaries: On the North: From a point consistent with the intersection of W. 151st Street and S. Hedge Lane, east along W. 151st Street to Mur-Len Road, then south to W. 159th Street and east along W. 159th Street to S. Quivira Road. On the East: From S. Quivira Road and W. 159th Street, south along S. Quivira Road to W. 191th Street, then west along W. 191th Street to S. Renner Road, then south along S. Renner Road to W. 215th Street. On the South: From S. Renner Road and W. 215th Street west along W. 215th Street to S. Hedge Lane. On the West: From W. 215th Street and S. Hedge Lane, north along a line consistent with S. Hedge Lane to a point consistent with the intersection of W. 151st Street. The new parish shall be entrusted to the pastoral care of the Reverend Andrew Strobl, first pastor of the newly erected parish, who will possess all the rights and responsibilities afforded a parish pastor as prescribed in the Code of Canon Law. A title for the parish will be prescribed in a separate decree. Given on the 29th day of May, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen, the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
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Decree altering the boundaries of the following territorial parishes in the Johnson County Pastoral Region: St. Paul Parish, Olathe; Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe; Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park; Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bucyrus, and Divine Mercy Parish, Gardner
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hereas, in accord with the prescripts of Canon 515, § 2 and Canon 518, a new territorial parish has been erected in Olathe, Kansas (see separate decree dated May 29, 2016) and After hearing the Presbyteral Council on this matter and consulting with the pastors of the parishes surrounding the newly erected parish, I hereby decree, in accord with the prescripts of Canon 515, § 2, the alteration of the boundaries for the following territorial parishes in the Johnson County Pastoral Region, effective Sept. 1, 2016: For St. Paul Parish, the new boundaries shall be: On the North: From W. 83rd Street and Gardner Road, east along W. 83rd Street to K-7 Hwy., then south along K-7 Hwy. to K-10 Hwy., then east along K-10 Hwy. to S. Ridgeview Road, then south along S. Ridgeview Road to W. 119th Street, then east along W. 119th Street to I-35. On the East: From W. 119th Street and 1-35, south along I-35 to W. 151st Street. On the South: From W. 151st Street and I-35, west along 151st Street to the intersection of W. 151st Street and N. Moonlight Road, then north along N. Moonlight Road to W. 143rd Street, then west along W. 143rd Street to S. Gardner Road. On the West: From S. Gardner Road and W. 143rd Street, north along S. Gardner Road to W. 83rd Street. For Prince of Peace Parish, the new boundaries shall be: On the North: From W. 119th Street and I-35, east along W. 119th Street to S. Pflumm Road. On the East: From W. 119th Street and S. Pflumm Road., south along S. Pflumm Road. to W. 135th Street, then east along W. 135th Street to S. Quivira Road, then south along S. Quivira Road from W. 135th
Street to W. 159th Street. On the South: From S. Quivira Road and W. 159th Street, west along 159th Street to S. Mur-Len Road, then north on MurLen Road to W. 151st Street, then west along W. 151st Street to I-35. On the West: From W. 151st Street and I-35, north along I-35 to W. 119th Street. For Church of the Ascension Parish, the new boundaries shall be: On the North: From W. 119th Street and S. Pflumm Road, east along W. 119th Street to Blue Valley Parkway. On the East: From W. 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway, south along Blue Valley Parkway to U.S. 69 Hwy., then south to W. 167th Street. On the South: From U.S. 69 Hwy. and W. 167th Street, west along W. 167th Street to S. Quivira Road. On the West: From W. 167th Street and S. Quivira Road, north along S. Quivira Road to W. 135th Street, then west along W. 135th Street to S. Pflumm Road, then north along S. Pflumm Road to W. 119th Street. For Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bucyrus, the new boundaries shall be: On the North: From W. 167th Street and S. Quivira Road, east along W. 167th Street to the Kansas/Missouri State Line. On the East: From W. 167th Street and State Line, south along State Line to W. 247th Street in Miami County. On the South: From W. 247th Street and the Kansas/Missouri State Line, west along W. 247th Street to U.S. 169 Hwy. On the West: From W. 247th Street and U.S. 169 Hwy. in Miami County, north along U.S. 169 Hwy to W. 215th Street (Miami/ Johnson County line), then east along W. 215th Street to S. Renner Road, then north along S. Renner Road to W. 191st Street, then east along W. 191st Street to S. Quivira Road, then north along S. Quivira Road to W. 167th Street.
For Divine Mercy Parish, the new boundaries shall be: On the North: From the Douglas/ Johnson County line and W. 143rd St, east along W. 143rd Street to N. Moonlight Road, then south along N. Moonlight Road to W. 151st Street, then east along W. 151st Street to a point consistent with the intersection of W. 151st Street and S. Hedge Lane. On the East: From a point consistent with the intersection of W. 151st Street and S. Hedge Lane, south along a line consistent with S. Hedge Lane to W. 215th Street, then east along W. 215th Street to U.S. 169 Hwy., then south along U.S. 169 Hwy. to W. 247th Street in Miami County. On the South: From W. 247th Street and U.S. 169 Hwy. in Miami County, then west along a line consistent with W. 247th Street to a N-S line consistent with Waverly Road (Hillsdale Lake), then south along that line to W. 255th Street and west along W. 255th Street to a N-S line consistent with the Douglas/Johnson County Line Road. On the West: In Miami County, from W. 255th Street where it intersects a N-S line consistent with the Douglas/Johnson County line, then north along the Douglas/ Johnson County line to W. 143rd Street. Given on the 29th day of May, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen, the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
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LOCAL NEWS Pro-life essay winners announced
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The winners of the 2015-16 archdiocesan eighth-grade pro-life essay contest have been announced. The winners are as follows — first place: Alexa Morgan, Holy Trinity School, Lenexa; second place: Daniel Schermerhorn, Prince of Peace School, Olathe; third place: Bridget Sexton, Curé of Ars School, Leawood. There were also 14 honorable mentions. They were: Elena Nguyen, St. Ann School, Prairie Village; Anna Johnson, Holy Trinity School; Megan Rusch, Prince of Peace School; Megan Kuckelman, Prince of Peace School; Caroline Zabroske, Prince of Peace School; Halle Steffensmeier, Prince of Peace School; Alyssa Deering, St. Ann School; Luke Rottinghaus, St. Ann School; Megan McGrevey, St. Michael the Archangel School, Leawood; Watson Deacon, St. Ann School; Will Coup, Sacred Heart School, Shawnee; Morgan Ramsey, Church of the Nativity School, Leawood; Isabella Weida, Prince of Peace School; and Danny Eckerberg, Prince of Peace School.
Parish invites all to 100th GARNETT — Holy Angels Parish here is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the church’s dedication on June 25. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will celebrate Mass at 4:30 p.m. A barbecue dinner will be served in the Knights of Columbus Hall following Mass. RSVP online to the parish office by June 10 at: hasjparish@century link.net or call (785) 448-1686.
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EAVENWORTH — Sister Mary Loretta Beier, 88, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, died April 30 at the motherhouse here. Barbara Mary Beier was born on December 27, 1927, in Topeka, one of 16 children of George Joseph and Catherine (Melchior) Beier. She graduated from St. Joseph Elementary School and Capitol Catholic High School, Topeka. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s in elementary administration from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth. She entered the religious community of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on Aug. 14, 1946, and, as Sister Mary Loretta made her profession of vows on Aug. 15, 1948.
Over the years, Sister Mary Loretta served as a housemother, teacher and principal. She wrote that she considered Vatican II one of the greatest graces in her life. Sister Mary Loretta spent many of her summers attending Scripture and theology workshops in order to better understand the changes Vatican II brought about. In 1977, the Sisters of Charity opened a place of prayer at the motherhouse and asked Sister Mary Loretta to be the director of it and of the retreat program. For 20 years, the prayer center enriched the lives of those who came for days of prayer and for directed or private retreats. In 2003, the current Marillac Center opened to continue this ministry. Sister Mary Loretta retired to the motherhouse in 2012.
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Ascension parish celebrates 25 years By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org
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VERLAND PARK — Today it’s one of the biggest and most prominent of Johnson County parishes. But at one time, Church of the Ascension was the parish with no name. In July 1991, when founding pastor Father Larry Albertson launched it, it was simply referred to as “the new parish in Overland Park (name to be announced later).” On May 7 of this year — the solemnity of the Ascension — the Church of the Ascension celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parish picnic. A late afternoon Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann was concelebrated by Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher, pastor Msgr. Thomas Tank, associate pastors Father Nathan Haverland and Father Alessandro Borraccia, AVI, and former seminarian-intern Father Dan Morris. The Mass was followed by a reception and then an evening party at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Receptions were also held after Sunday Masses (except for the evening liturgy). Videos of the 1995 groundbreaking and 1997 dedication were produced for the anniversary, as well as a parish pictorial directory.
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From left, Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Msgr. Tom Tank gather for a photo before Church of the Ascension’s 25th anniversary Mass on May 7. The founding families of the parish and then parishioners worshiped in fondly remember St. Thomas Aquinas the commons area. Tell an old-timer, High School as ground zero, be“Stack ’em 10 high and four deep” cause it was their first worship and they’ll know exactly what space. you’re talking about. More photos The school chapel was Using borrowed space of this event can used for baptisms. The loud led to some interesting sitand echoing basement “catuations, as parishioner Pat be found online acomb” was the location for Healy wrote in the parish at: www. the first Masses until it was quarterly newsletter, “The theleaven.org. converted into classrooms, Ascent.”
As Healy remembered it, the parish had a setup crew get the commons area ready for Mass every Sunday morning. One morning, after the school’s annual fundraising Extravaganza, the men discovered a 3,000-pound problem. “When we got the doors unlocked, we discovered a small compact car parked in the middle of the commons,” Healy wrote. “The car was a grand prize from the raffle for the Extravaganza. Apparently, the winner didn’t take it home that night. The car was in park and the wheels were locked, so the wheels didn’t roll. It took at least eight men to move the car from the center of the commons to the back wall. Then we continued to clean the place and set up chairs. We had the commons ready for the 8:30 a.m. Mass.” Ascension parishioners were nomads for those first five years until they finished the big, new church in 1997. In 25 years, the parish has grown from about 500 families to more than 3,000. In his message to parishioners, Msgr. Tank reflected on what Ascension has become — and is becoming. “Over the past 25 years, Ascension has grown to become a flagship parish within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas,” wrote Msgr. Tank. “We have sought not just to enjoy our blessings as a parish, but to share them with others as well.”
Deacon Agustin Martinez states his intention to become a priest of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on May 28 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kansas.
After being examined by Archbishop Naumann as to his intentions of serving as a priest, Deacon Martinez places his hands in the archbishop’s as a sign of respect to him and his successors.
A FAMILY AFFAIR Strong family unit essential to Father Martinez’s vocation jour STORY BY JOE BOLLIG PHOTOS BY LORI WOOD HABIGER
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — No man ordained to the priesthood gets there alone, and Father Agustin Martinez is no exception. The vocation of Father Martinez was born in the nurturing heart of the family, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann in his ordination homily on May 28 at St. Peter Cathedral in Kansas City, Kansas. “It may seem odd to some that at the ordination of a priest who has made a promise of celibacy . . . I begin by speaking about marriage and family life,” said the archbishop. “For the past several years, the entire church has been focused on the importance of the family,” he reminded the congregation, “and, therefore, the importance of the Christian family’s foundation of faithful, unconditional and persevering love of husband and wife.” Alternating between Spanish and English for the first half of the homily, Archbishop Naumann expressed his gratitude to Father Martinez’s parents — Juan and Catalina Martinez — for embracing the Lord’s call to take the path of heroic love in Christian marriage. “Thank you for your openness to life and permitting God to use your love as the human instrument that he used to give Agustin life,” he said. “More significantly, it was your faith that made it possible for Agustin, through the waters of baptism, to receive the life of Jesus. It was because of your faith that Agustin received a share in the eternal life and the destiny to live with Our Lord and the saints forever.” Father Martinez, 27, a native of Aguascalientes, Mexico, was ordained a transitional deacon by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Oct. 1, 2015, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. He completed his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome and returned to be ordained for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. In addition to his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, as well as other relatives, journeyed from Mexico to witness the ordination. Present for the ordination were several seminarians serving as acolytes, seven permanent deacons, newly ordained tran-
Father Agustin Martinez stands before those gathered for his ordination to the priesthood shortly after being vested, which marks the final moment in becom sitional deacons Daniel Coronado and Michael Guastello, masters of ceremony Msgr. Gary Applegate and Father John Riley, and over 50 priests, including cathedral rector Father Harold Schneider, vocations director Father Scott Wallisch and codirectors of seminarians Father Mitchel Zimmerman and Msgr. Michael Mullen. Also present from the Diocese of Aguascalientes, Mexico, was Father Jorge Humberto Pedroza. Archbishop Naumann was the homilist, ordaining bishop and principal celebrant. Members of various religious orders serving in the archdiocese were also pres-
ent, as were many friends and supporters. After the homily, then-Deacon Martinez was called forward by Archbishop Naumann to take his “most important exam,” the five promises made by the ordinand. Having responded “I do” to each promise, Deacon Martinez knelt before the archbishop to make his promise of obedience. He next lay prostrate between the ambo and the altar as the Litany of the Saints was prayed. At the conclusion of the litany, he then knelt before the archbishop and was ordained a priest by the laying on of hands and the prayer of ordination. Members of the presbyterate also came forward to
pray for and lay hands on Father Martinez. Father Martinez was then invested with his stole and chasuble by Father Jerry Arano-Ponce and Father Oswaldo Sandoval. After this, the archbishop anointed the hands of Father Martinez with sacred chrism. Father Martinez’s family brought up the gifts, including a chalice, which Archbishop Naumann presented to Father Martinez. Father Martinez concelebrated the Mass at the side of Archbishop Naumann. At the sign of peace, each member of the presbyterate embraced Father Martinez as a brother.
Deacon Martinez lays prostrate before the altar during the Litany of the Saints.
Archbishop Naumann anoints Deacon Martinez’s hands with the oil of chrism.
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Father Mitchel Zimmerman, codirector of seminarians, performs the ancient rite of the laying on of hands.
ming a priest. There was a reception in the parish hall following the ordination Mass. Many people stood in line to receive a blessing from Father Martinez. In his homily, Archbishop Naumann spoke of the great need for bilingual priests in the archdiocese. The very next day, Father Martinez celebrated Mass twice — the first time in English at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park, and the second in Spanish at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Topeka. Father Martinez’s first assignment is as associate pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe.
Father Martinez exists the cathedral to the applause of his fellow priests.
Father Martinez blesses his father Juan shortly after offering his first blessing to Archbishop Naumann.
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Vatican shepherds the flock away from Fatima conspiracy claims By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
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ATICAN CITY (CNS) — When then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger met the press in 2000 for the formal release of the so-called Third Secret of Fatima, he said he knew many people would be disappointed. Almost 16 years later, at the beginning of a yearlong preparation for the 100th anniversary of the apparition of our Lady of Fatima in 2017, now-retired Pope Benedict XVI is still dealing with people not convinced the secret is really out. An online journal called OnePeterFive published an article May 15 claiming that shortly after then-Cardinal Ratzinger released the secret and his commentary, affirming that it was the complete text, he told a German priest that, in fact, it was not. “There is more than what we published,” the article claimed the cardinal told Father Ingo Dollinger. The article went further: “He also told Dollinger that the published part of the secret is authentic and that the unpublished part of the secret speaks about ‘a bad council and a bad Mass’ that was to come in the near future.” A statement released May 21 by the Vatican press office said Pope Benedict “declares ‘never to have spoken with Professor Dollinger about Fatima,’ clearly affirming that the remarks attributed to Professor Dollinger on the matter ‘are pure inventions, absolutely untrue,’ and he confirms decisively that ‘the publication of the Third Secret of Fatima is complete.’” The Vatican’s publication of “The Message of Fatima” in 2000 included a photocopy of the text handwritten in 1944 by Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, the last survivor of the three children who saw Mary at Fatima in 1917. Speculation naturally swirls around secrets, and when a secret is held for decades, the assumptions gain ground and followers. The common message of Marian apparitions throughout the centuries has been: pray and convert. But a message read only by a few popes and their closest aides? There had to be something more to it to justify keeping it so secret, many people thought. When Cardinal Ratzinger presented the text in the Vatican press office June 26, 2000, he told reporters that the choice of St. John XXIII and Blessed Paul VI to
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A pilgrim carrying a cross walks on his knees May 13 at the Marian shrine of Fatima in central Portugal. Thousands of pilgrims arrived at the shrine to attend the 99th anniversary of the first apparition of Mary to three shepherd children, Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto. withhold publication and St. John Paul II’s decision to delay it was not a “dogmatic decision but one of prudence.’’ But, he said, “looking back, I would certainly say that we have paid a price’’ for the delay, which allowed the spread of apocalyptic theories about its contents. Meeting the press that day, the first words out of his mouth were: “One who carefully reads the text of the so-called third secret of Fatima will probably be disappointed or surprised after all the speculation there has been.”
The text, he said, uses “symbolic language” to describe “the church of the martyrs of the century now past,” particularly the victims of two world wars, Nazism and communism. But what was most difficult for many to believe after the secret spent more than 40 years in a Vatican vault was what the text did not contain. “No great mystery is revealed,” Cardinal Ratzinger said. “The veil of the future is not torn.” In a 1996 interview with Portugal’s main Catholic radio station, the cardi-
nal — who already had read the secret — tried the reasonable, tradition-based approach to pointing out what was and was not in the message. “The Virgin does not engage in sensationalism; she does not create fear,” he said. “She does not present apocalyptic visions, but guides people to her Son.” Cardinal Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI five years after the text was published. If there was more to the secret, he had eight years of complete freedom as supreme pontiff to share what supposedly was withheld. Marianist Father Johann Roten, a former student of then-Father Joseph Ratzinger who for years headed the Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton, said there is “no doubt there is truth” in what many Fatima devotees see as “the moral decline in the church.” “The difficulty is in the method” many of them choose to convince others of the need for conversion and prayer, Father Roten said in an email response to questions. “The method tends to be magicoritualistic, based on the conviction that a particular act,” such as the consecration of Russia performed in a particular way, “will solve all problems,” he said. “Apparitions always stress the message of Christ,” Father Roten said. Mary urges “prayer, conversion and practical manifestations of one’s faith.” “Warnings are part of the message, not always, but especially in times of imminent social catastrophe,” including Fatima before the Russian Revolution, he said. “Unfortunately, these general messages are frequently overlooked. Instead the attention is given to sensationalism — a rosary turning golden — or apocalypticism — doomsday warnings — which never represent the essential part and reasons of such events.” Speaking to reporters traveling with him to Fatima in 2010, Pope Benedict repeated what he had said 10 years earlier: The text was open to interpretation, but the heart of the Fatima message was a call “to ongoing conversion, penance, prayer and the three theological virtues: faith, hope and charity.” Yes, he said, the church constantly is under attack — “attacks from within and without — yet the forces of good are also ever present and, in the end, the Lord is more powerful than evil and Our Lady is for us the visible, motherly guarantee of God’s goodness, which is always the last word in history.”
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Experience and/or education is a plus, but we will train the right candidate. Teacher assistants will work with the lead teacher to care for and educate the children. Primary responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher with: care and supervision of children, lesson plan implementation, parent communication, and cleanliness and organization of classroom. Starting hourly pay ranges based on experience and education. Pay increases are based on job performance. Opportunities for advancement are available, as the company prefers to promote from within. Apply by sending an email to: chris@ specialbeginningsonline.com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215. High margin business for sale - We have a terrific opportunity for an owner/operator to purchase a service business with great cash flow. My son and co-owner is moving to North Carolina, and we’re looking to sell to someone with some energy. Business is thriving as is, or can be easily grown. This business can be run from your garage and all sales/locations are scheduled and cyclical; we have virtually no money or time in marketing. This is a nontechnical service and owner will stay on to train new owner. Email your contact information to: 3906biz@gmail.com. Music teacher - Holy Rosary Wea School is seeking a part-time music teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. Interested applicant should contact Mr. Antista at: nick@ qhrwea.org. Teaching positions - St. Ann Young Child Center in Prairie Village is seeking to fill three positions for the 2016-2017 school year. Preschool teacher for the four-year-olds class: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kids’ day out aide position: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Afterschool teacher from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Also looking for substitutes. Competitive pay. Great environment to work. For more information, call Tati at (816) 716-4676.
Community development and marketing coordinator - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is seeking a community development and marketing coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic excited about evangelization and discipleship. The position’s primary focus will be building relationships through a variety of events, printed material and digital experiences to help promote and advertise a new Catholic high school. Applicant should be a high energy, self-motivated individual with strong technical skills in communication and graphic design. Apply by following this link: app.hireology. com/s/144417. Director of religious education (K-6) - Sacred Heart Church, Shawnee, is seeking a faith-filled individual with a pastoral approach to guide, direct and oversee its religious education program, kindergarten through 6th grade. In this full-time position, this individual must be able to work a flexible ministry schedule and minister in a collaborative style with parish and school staff. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in theology or related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Email cover letter and resume to Julie Krause at: julie.krause@shoj.org by June 17. No phone inquiries. For a full job description, go to the website at: www.shoj.org under “About Us.” Administrative assistant/office manager/PT - Looking for something new? Use your experience to help us improve people’s lives. Developmental optometrist needs help with her small practice. M-Th, noon-6 p.m. No benefits. Background in word processing, Excel, QuickBooks, customer service and medical office experience is helpful. Send resume to: Dr. Bazin, 13600 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64145, or send an email to: bbazin@visiondevelop.com. Day custodian - Bishop Miege has an immediate opening for a full-time day custodian. The hours are M-F, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with occasional evenings/weekends. The custodian will maintain cleanliness of school building and grounds and ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff and the public. Duties include, but are not limited to, general housekeeping and sanitation duties, event setup and light maintenance. The candidate must be able to navigate stairs, stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds regularly. Must have good communication skills and be able to relate positively and cooperatively with staff, students and the community. Send resume to Mariann Jaksa: 5041 Reinhardt Dr., Shawnee Mission, KS 66205, or send an email to mjaksa@bishopmiege.com. Math teacher - needed full-time at a local Catholic middle school. The candidate must be licensed in the state of Kansas for math 6-12 or endorsed Math 5-8. Please submit a resume and cover letter along with a copy of your Kansas license to: middlemathteacher@gmail.com. Drivers needed - Medi Coach Transportation is looking for caring and reliable drivers for nonemergency transportation. CDL is not required. Contact Jeff at (913) 825-1921.
SERVICES Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming you, seek hope and help from compassionate, experienced Catholic attorney, Teresa Kidd. For a free consultation, call (913) 422-0610; send an email to: tkidd@kc.rr.com; or visit the website at: www.teresakiddlawyer.com. Please do not wait until life seems hopeless before getting good quality legal advice that may solve your financial stress. Agua Fina Irrigation and Landscape The one-stop location for your project! Landscape and irrigation design, Installation and maintenance. Cleanup and grading services It’s time to repair your lawn. 20% discount on lawn renovations with mention of this ad. Visit the website at: www.goaguafina.com Call (913) 530-7260 or (913) 530-5661 Mike Hammer local moving - A full-service mover. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage container load/ unload, and in-home moving. No job too small. Serving JoCo since 1987. St. Joseph, Shawnee, parishioner. Call Mike at (913) 927-4347 or send an email to: mike@mikehammer moving.com. Summer tutoring - Available for K-12 and homeschoolers in music and academics. For more information, call/text Kathleen at (913) 206-1837 or email: klmamuric@yahoo.com. Cleaning lady - Reasonable rates; references provided. Call (913) 940-2959. Clutter getting you down? - Organize, fix, assemble, install! “Kevin of all trades” your professional organizer and “Honey-do” specialist. Call today for a free consultation at (913) 271-5055. Insured. References. Visit our website at: www. KOATINDUSTRIES.com. Water damage restoration - Framing, insulation, painting, Sheetrock, mold treatment, and lead-safe certified. Fully insured. Serving Wyandotte and Johnson counties for 25 years. Call Jerry at (913) 206-1144.
Rodman Lawn Care Lawn mowing, aeration, verticutting. Hedge trimming, mulch, leaf removal. Fully insured and free estimates. John Rodman (913) 548-3002 American Janitorial L.L.C. - Insured/family owned for over 20 years. Specializing in office buildings with 10,000 - 30,000 square feet of cleaning space. Call John at (913) 575-2686. Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837.
HOME IMPROVEMENT Swalms organizing - downsizing - cleanout service – Reduce clutter – Any space organized. Shelving built onsite. Items hauled for recycling and donations. 20 years exp.; insured. Call Tillar at (913) 375-9115. WWW. SWALMSORGANIZING.COM. Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 829-4336. The Drywall Doctor, Inc. - A unique solution to your drywall problems! We fix all types of ceiling and wall damage — from water stains and stress cracks to texture repairs and skim coating. We provide professional, timely repairs and leave the job site clean! Lead-certified and insured! Serving the metro since 1997. Call (913) 768-6655. Thank you for another great year - Through your support, my family has been blessed and my business has grown. We do windows, trim, siding, doors, decks, interior and exterior painting, wood rot, bathroom renovation, tile and Sheetrock. If you need work done around your home, we can do it. Josh (913) 709-7230. DRC Construction We’ll get the job done right the first time. Windows - Doors - Decks - Siding Repair or replace, we will work with you to solve your problems. Choose us for any window, door, siding or deck project and you’ll be glad you did. Everything is guaranteed 100% (913) 461-4052 www.windowservicesoverlandpark.com drcconswindows@gmail.com Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full line of home remodeling services. Don’t move — remodel! Johnson County area. Call for a free quote at (913) 709-8401. Helping Hand Handy Man - Home maintenance chores available by the hour. Special rate for senior and singleparent households. Electrical, painting, wood refinishing, deck repair, yard work, shelving and organizing. Most home problems and needs solved. Member of Prince of Peace, Olathe. Call Mark Coleman at (913) 526-4490. Rusty Dandy Painting, Inc. - We have been coloring your world for 40 years. Your home will be treated as if it were our own. Old cabinets will be made to look like new. Dingy walls and ceilings will be made beautiful. Woodwork will glow. Lead-certified and insured. Call (913) 341-9125. Local handyman and lawn care – Water heaters, garbage disposals, toilets, faucets, painting, power washing, doors, storm doors, gutter cleaning, wood rot, mowing, carpet, roofing, etc. Member of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118.
Personalized care - Experienced, specializing in dementia, medication setup and activities of daily living. Excellent references. Contact Andrea at (913)548-1930. Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, companionship, care management, and transportation for seniors in their home, assisted living or nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Pat or Gary. Caregiver/housekeeper - Retired nurse, 30 years experience. Can provide care in your home or live-in care in mine. Private BR and bath available. For more information, call (913) 579-5276. Looking for high quality home care? - Whether you’re looking to introduce care for your family or simply looking to improve your current home care quality, we can help. Our unique approach to home care has earned us a 99% client satisfaction rating among the 1,000-plus families we have assisted. We are family-owned, with offices in Lenexa and Lawrence. Call Benefits of Home - Senior Care, Lenexa: (913) 422-1591 or Lawrence: (785) 727-1816 or www.benefitsofhome.com. CNA, home health care professional - Provides TLC in the comfort of the client’s residence. Budget friendly. Available 24 hours, or part time. Excellent references. 25 years of seasoned experience. Nonsmoker. Call (816) 806-8104.
FOR SALE 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. For sale - Single cemetery plot located in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 38th and State Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. $300. Call (816) 582-4559. For sale - At Resurrection Cemetery, two easements in mausoleum. Contact A. Kelly at (913) 649-9691. Resurrection Cemetery - Crypt for sale. Mausoleum: Corridor Prince of Peace Chapel, tier C, crypt #2 - $5500. For more information, call (405) 413-2716.
FOR RENT For rent - Duplex, 2-1/2 BR, all amenities. $630 per month. Showing starts June 13. Call (913) 334-0124, M-F, from 3-6 p.m.
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Kansas City’s Premier Deck, Fence & Concrete - We repair, power wash and stain wood decks and fences. We power wash and seal concrete drives, walkways, pool decks and more. Call Brian at (913) 952-5965; Holy Trinity parishioner.
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.
STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair - Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 491-5837 or (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.
Wanted to buy - I’m Mark Edmondson, a local parishioner at Holy Trinity, and I buy and sell houses in any condition. If you have a house “situation,” call me. I might have a solution for you. (913) 980-4905.
HARCO Exteriors LLC Your Kansas City fencing specialists Family owned and operated (913) 815-4817 www.harcoexteriorsllc.com Custom countertops - Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.
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Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, pottery, sterling, china dinnerware. Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee
Garage door and opener sales and service - 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service on all types of doors. Replace broken spring rollers, gate openers, entry and patio doors and more. Over 32 years of experience. Call (913) 227-4902.
Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish
EL SOL Y LA TIERRA *Commercial & residential * Lawn renovation *Mowing * Clean-up and hauling * Dirt grading/installation * Landscape design * Free estimates Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! www.elsolylatierra.com Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391
NELSON CREATIONS L.L.C. Home remodeling, design/build, kitchens, baths, all interior and exterior work. Family owned and operated; over 25 years experience. Licensed and insured; commercial and residential. Kirk and Diane Nelson. (913) 927-5240; nelsport@everestkc.net
Concrete construction - Tear out and replace stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, footings, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; references. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: dandeeconst@aol.com.
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VACATION Branson getaway - Walk-in condo on Pointe Royale Golf Course. Sleeps six. Close to lakes and entertainment. Fully furnished. Pool and hot tub available. No cleaning fee. Nightly rates. Wi-Fi available. Discounts available. Call (913) 5153044.
ROOMMATE Roommate wanted - $500 - $600 per month. Overland Park area, close to Johnson County Community College. Call (913) 579-5276.
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CALENDAR BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE Melvern Lake (Eisenhower Park in Osage County) Register on June 3 from 6 - 9 p.m. Register on June 4 from 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Riding is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; dinner is at 6 p.m.; DJ entertainment will follow. The cost for tickets is $35 for adults and $10 for children. Nonriders are welcome to join us for dinner and music at 6 p.m. Adult tickets cost $10; kids 6 - 12, $5; and 5 and under are free. Money raised at this event supports the building fund of St. Patrick Church in Scranton. For more information, contact Lori Mock at (785) 640-7262 or Rhonda Stark at (785) 793-2660.
GERMANFEST St. Joseph Church 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth June 4 from 5:30 - 9 p.m.
There will be a German Mass at 4:30 p.m., followed by a traditional German dinner. The cost of the dinner is: $10 for adults; $4 for children. There will also be a beer garden, wine, a raffle with cash and German prizes, a silent auction and outdoor music. For additional information, contact the parish office at (913) 682-3953 or visit the website at: www.icsj.org.
HAWAIIAN LUAU DANCE Church of the Nativity (parish hall) 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood June 4 from 7 - 11 p.m.
DJ Frank Ancona will provide music for this dance sponsored by the Singles of Nativity. There will be appetizers, cake and drinks. For more information or to volunteer, send an email to Maria at: mmeli@gmail.com or call (913) 314-9844.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH PICNIC Onaga Community Center 100 Union Pacific Dr., Onaga June 5 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Dinner will be in a handicap-accessible hall that is air-conditioned. There will be broasted chicken and pulled pork dinners, games, inflatables and homemade ice cream.
SUMMER FESTIVAL Sisters, Servants of Mary Convent 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas June 5 from noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy homemade tacos and tamales, Italian sausage, barbecue sandwiches and Spanish desserts. There will be games, booths, a drawing for cash prizes, a raffle and cookbooks for sale. Proceeds benefit the charitable works of the Sisters, Servants of Mary who offer their services at no charge to individuals or families battling illnesses.
FIESTAS DE MEXICO Rockhurst High School Theater 9301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, Missouri June 5 from 5 - 7 p.m.
This benefit is for Nativity House KC, a crisis maternity home for homeless mothers and babies. The cost for tickets is $15 and can be purchased online at: nativityhousekc.org. For more information, call Marie Sanchez Chastain at (913) 488-5358 or send an email to: mariasc@nativityhouse.org.
700-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Queen of the Holy Rosary Church 22779 Metcalf Rd., Bucyrus June 4 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 5 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
There will be over 700 families involved in this garage sale. On Sunday, all items that fit in a trash bag will be $4 per bag. For more information, call (913) 244-2403.
RUMMAGE SALE Holy Cross School 8101 W. 95th St., Overland Park June 8 from 4 - 8 p.m. June 9 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. June 10 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 11 from 8 a.m. - noon (half-price day)
tendees to enroll in the brown scapular. For more information, visit the website at: www. rosaryrallieskc.org.
PICNIC AND AUCTION St. James Church 512 Kansas Ave., Wetmore June 12 at 4:30 p.m. PARISH PICNIC St. Malachy Church 311 Williams St., Beattie June 10 at 5 p.m.
The cost for dinner is: $10 for adults; $5 for kids ages 4 - 10; and free for ages 3 and under. There will be games for all ages on the grounds. A silent auction will be held in the church hall at 8 p.m.
Dinner choices will be beef brisket or pork. The cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 12 and under. There will also be bingo, games, a country store, quilts, a raffle and an auction.
DAY OF REFLECTION ON GOD’S MERCY Savior Pastoral Center 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas June 11 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The retreat will be presented by Father Tom Sullivan of the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy. There will be Mass, talks, lunch, reconciliation, rosary, the chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction. The cost of $25 includes lunch. To register, go to the website at: consecration-midwest.org or call Christine Rossi at (913) 268-0208.
ETHNIC FESTIVAL St. Mary-St. Anthony Church 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas June 11 from 5 - 9 p.m.
The festival will be celebrated inside Bishop Forst Hall. Irish, German and Hispanic food will be served. There will be game wheels, a bounce house and a raffle featuring a $500 grand prize. There will also be a DJ.
ANNUAL ICE CREAM FESTIVAL: 140 YEARS OF AWESOME! Holy Name School 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas June 11 following 4 p.m. Mass
Come celebrate with a Mexican dinner, live music featuring the band Stranded in the City, kids games, silent auction, bingo and more.
HOPE FEST Sanctuary of Hope 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kansas June 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come experience this prayer and retreat center: Enjoy live music, free food, photo contest and display, balloon sculptures, art and games. Tour the gardens, nature trails, labyrinth, and meet the staff, volunteers and neighbors.
HAITI SYMPOSIUM Rockhurst University (Massman Room 250) 1100 Rockhurst Rd., Kansas City, Missouri June 11 at noon
Panelists will speak on the following topics: “International Agricultural Development and Global Food Security,” “Volunteering to Help Feed Haitians,” “Working Together for Lasting Change (Both Here and There)” and “A Social Enterprise in Haiti.”
PRESENTATION ON MERCY AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Queen of the Holy Rosary Church 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park June 12 at 7 p.m.
Father Tom Sullivan of the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy will give a presentation on mercy and Our Lady of Guadalupe. For more information, call Judy Dowd at (913) 362-7893.
ROSARY RALLY The Oratory of Old St. Patrick 806 Cherry, Kansas City, Missouri June 12 from 3 - 4:15 p.m.
The joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of the rosary will be prayed. Benediction will follow, as well as an opportunity for at-
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Our Families.” The conference will take place on June 17 and 18. For more information and to register, visit the website at: kccatholic homeschooler.org.
GOLF CLASSIC TO BENEFIT THE SISTERS, SERVANTS OF MARY Painted Hills Golf Course 7101 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas June 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration fee is $150 per golfer and includes lunch and evening meal. Family plan of $125 per golfer and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information or to register, visit the website at: www.sisterservantsgolfouting.com; contact George Gallup at (913) 342-5018; or send an email to: ggallup@kc.rr.com.
MEMORIAL LITURGY Curé of Ars 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood June 18 at 8 a.m. CHICKEN DINNER Sacred Heart Parish 22971 Newbury Rd., Paxico June 12 from noon - 3:30 p.m.
The cost is: $10 for adults; $4 for kids ages 5 - 12; ages 4 and under eat free. There will be bingo, games, raffles and a silent auction. The parish hall is 1- 1/2 miles north of Paxico.
GARAGE SALE Church of the Ascension 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park June 15 from 3 - 7 p.m. Presale: $5/person June 16 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 17 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 18 from 8 a.m. - noon (bag sale)
On June 18, the cost of all you can fit in a bag will be $5 or $10.
MASS WITH PRAYERS FOR HEALING Curé of Ars (Father Burak Room) 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Mass, sponsored by archdiocesan charismatic prayer groups, will be celebrated by Father Ken Kelly. For more information, call (913) 649-2026.
A TALK WITH KATHLEEN NORRIS June 16 from 6 - 9 p.m. June 17 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Author Kathleen Norris will be speaking on the topic: “What the Desert Teaches Us.” There will also be a catered meal and a Q&A session. For more information on locations and to register, go to the website at: www.christchruchkc.org/ ministries/theology-for-everyone/kathleennorris.
RETREAT WITH IMMACULÉE ILIBAGIZA St. Matthew Church 2700 S.E. Virginia, Topeka June 17 - Doors open at 4 p.m. Retreat from 5 - 9 p.m June 18 - Registration at 8:30 p.m. Sessions begin at 9 a.m.
Immaculée Ilibagiza is a Rwanda genocide survivor and author of a best-selling book, “Left to Tell.” Her testimony is one of love, faith, hope and forgiveness. For more information or to register, go to the website at: immaculee.biz/retreats. The cost for tickets is $57 for one person or $95 for one person and a guest. There is no charge for any priest or religious. For more information, or if you would like to pay by check, contact Mary Whitaker at (785) 862-0228 or send an email to: mwhit2830@aol.com.
CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL AND CURRICULUM FAIR Divine Mercy Parish 555 W. Main St., Gardner June 17 - Registration at 2 p.m.
The theme of the conference is: “Our Faith,
Following the memorial liturgy for loved ones, the bereavement ministry will have a grief support meeting in the Father Burak Room. For more information, call (913) 6492026.
FAREWELL TO SISTER KATHLEEN CONDRY Church of the Nativity (parish hall) 3800 W. 119th St., Leawood June 19 from noon - 2 p.m.
Join Nativity parishioners as they say thank you and farewell to Sister Kathleen Condry who will begin her new role in July as the assistant congregational leader of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Kentucky.
MARIAN MASS Sacred Heart Church 333 Freeman, Topeka June 22 at 7 p.m.
Confessions will be heard from 6 - 6:45 p.m. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30. Benediction will conclude the services and a social hour will follow in the church basement. Contact Georgette Reb at (785) 232-2543 between 1 - 5:30 p.m. for further information.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND Savior Pastoral Center 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas June 24 -26
This weekend is for widowed, separated and divorced people who are suffering the loss of a love relationship. This is an opportunity to turn the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. For more information, visit the website at: www.beginningexperienckc.org. To register, send an email to: bekc@gmail.com, or contact Teresa at (816) 529-9002.
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Holy Angels Church 514 E. 4th Ave., Garnett June 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Archbishop Naumann will celebrate Mass at 4:30 p.m. A barbecue dinner will be served in the Knights of Columbus Hall following Mass. There is no charge for the event. RSVP to the parish office by June 10 by email to: hasjparish@centurylink.net or call (785) 448-1686.
ESSAY AND SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians - Padraig Pearse Div. 1 - Kansas City This is a 500- word essay. There will be five $500 scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. For details, visit the website at: www. aoh-kc.org. Entries are due by July 4.
SCRIPTURE GROUP AND BIBLE STUDY Keeler Women’s Center 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
There will be bible sharing, reflection, lectio and journaling, led by Heather Neds, pastoral minister.
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COMMENTARY TENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 5 TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Kgs 17: 17-24 Ps 30: 2, 4, 5-6, 11-13 Gal 1: 11-19 Lk 7: 11-17 June 6 Norbert, bishop 1 Kgs 17: 1-6 Ps 121: 1b-8 Mt 5: 1-12 June 7 Tuesday 1 Kgs 17: 7-16 Ps 4: 2-5, 7b-8 Mt 5: 13-16 June 8 Wednesday 1 Kgs 18: 20-39 Ps 16: 1b-2b, 4-5b, 8, 11 Mt 5: 17-19 June 9 Ephrem, deacon, doctor of the church 1 Kgs 18: 41-46 Ps 65: 10-13 Mt 5: 20-26 June 10 Friday 1 Kgs 19: 9a, 11-16 Ps 27: 7-9c, 13-14 Mt 5: 27-32 June 11 Barnabas, apostle Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 Ps 98: 1-6 Mt 5: 33-37 ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME June 12 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 Sm 12: 7-10, 13 Ps 32: 1-2, 5, 7, 11 Gal 2: 16, 19-21 Lk 7:36 – 8:3 June 13 Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor of the church 1 Kgs 21: 1-16 Ps 5: 2-3b, 4b-7 Mt 5: 38-42 June 14 Tuesday 1 Kgs 21: 17-29 Ps 51: 3-6b, 11, 16 Mt 5: 43-48 June 15 Wednesday 2 Kgs 2: 1, 6-14 Ps 31: 20-21, 24 Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 June 16 Thursday Sir 48: 1-14 Ps 97: 1-7 Mt 6: 7-15 June 17 Friday 2 Kgs 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20 Ps 132: 11-14, 17-18 Mt 6: 19-23 June 18 Saturday 2 Chr 24: 17-25 Ps 89: 4-5, 29-34 Mt 6: 24-34
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Dream a little dream . . . for you
o you still dream? I’m not talking about what happens when you’re asleep. I’m referring to dreams while you’re wide-awake. Maybe this story, told by Barry Merritt of Toledo, Ohio, can clarify things. He writes: Our Little League coach had a picnic for the team at the beginning of the season. After we ate hot dogs and hamburgers, he gave us a pep talk. “How many of you have a dream to one day play in the major leagues?” he asked. Almost every hand shot up. Every kid believed he could do it; you could see it in his eyes. “If that is to happen,” Coach said, “that dream begins now.” We were so inspired that we practiced hard and played hard and went undefeated for the next few years. All-Star teams from other leagues played us and lost. Years later, when I became a coach, I brought my kids together to give them the same pep talk. But when I asked, “How many of you have a dream to one day play in the major leagues?” not one hand
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FATHER MARK GOLDASICH Father Mark is the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He has been editor of The Leaven since 1989.
went up. Not one kid believed he could do it. I was speechless. The rest of my talk was meaningless, so I said, “Really? Nobody? Well, get your gloves and let’s throw.” I’ve thought about that day for a long time. What happened in the 25 years since I was a kid? What had come into their lives to steal their dreams? What had convinced them that they would never be more than what they are now? (Story found in “1001 Illustrations That Connect,” edited by Craig
Brian Larson and Phyllis Ten Elshof.) Sadly, it’s not only those kids in the story above who no longer dream. Many people today — both young and old — seem to be simply existing, rather than striving and thriving. We’ve become folks like those humorously portrayed in the DirecTV commercials. The setup is the same: In the middle of a modern neighborhood, a family continues to live as if it were still the 1800s. In one of the ads, the father tells the kids to be grateful that their parents are providing them with “succulent jackrabbit pie, delicious gray soup and a single lick of the family lollipop each harvest moon.” When the kids question why they have to settle for cable,
instead of DirecTV, the dad responds, “Because we’re settlers! That’s what we do.” Are you a settler when it comes to your life and your faith? As that commercial reminds viewers: There’s much more to life when you don’t just “settle.” Over the past few months, I’ve witnessed a couple of people in particular who were not content to settle, but pursued their dreams instead. The first is someone that I knew from Savior of the World Seminary days. In early January, he set a goal to lose 50 pounds. He then posted a picture on Facebook of a scale showing his weight of 264 pounds at that time. Over these past few months, he’s regularly posted his progress. As of today, he’s down to 211 pounds and looks great. He made his dream a reality with hard work. The second dreamer is a former student of mine from Hayden High School in Topeka. About a year ago, I treated her to a meal for her 50th birthday. In the course of our conversation that night, she expressed her dream of becoming
a runner. Hers was not an issue of needing to lose weight. Instead, both of her kids were runners, and she had a huge respect for them, their commitment and their healthy lifestyles. Soon after our meal, I began to notice posts on Facebook that she was starting to run a little bit. I’m happy to say that on April 24, she completed the Trolley Run in Kansas City, Missouri, with both of her children. She ran four miles, her daughter at her side the whole way, encouraging her. Needless to say, I was proud of her achieving her dream and very impressed. These dreamers will tell you that the difference between a dream and its fulfillment is very simple: Have a plan and stick to it. A plan will turn a dream into a reality. This summer, don’t be a settler. Have the courage to dream of becoming a healthier, happier and holier person. Work up your plan and let others, especially the Lord, know of your dream. Then, stick to it and prepare to discover how truly amazing, rich and blessed your life will be!
Jesus raises widow’s status along with her dead son
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ow to meet and date a
wealthy widow.” That’s the heading that appeared when I Googled “wealthy widows” in my search on the Internet. No, I am not contemplating leaving the priesthood in favor of another lifestyle. Rather, I wished to examine a typical stereotype of our culture: the widow that inherits a sizable amount of money, making her an attractive catch for a younger man. That scenario ends up being the exact opposite of the situation in Jesus’ day. Two thousand years ago, a woman whose husband had died would have lost the family breadwinner. She was left without any Social
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THE GOSPEL TRUTH
FATHER MIKE STUBBS Father Stubbs is the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University.
Security benefits or pension. Usually, she was plunged into poverty. If she was raising young children, they would
Human traffickers and unjust business owners who become wealthy by exploiting others for cheap labor commit a mortal sin, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. “Those who do this are true leeches and live off the bloodletting of people whom they have made to work as slaves,” the pope said May 19 during the Mass in the chapel of the
have shared in her misery. The stock phrase in the Bible, “orphans and widows,” became a convenient way of referring to the poor. It appears, in one form or another, 32 times. In our own day and age, we might compare the term “single parent,” which too often indicates a person who is struggling financially. Society at the time of
Jesus was not structured in such a way to allow a woman to be self-sufficient. Consequently, the widow’s predicament only worsened if she had no adult children to take care of her. That is the plight of the widow in Sunday’s Gospel reading, Lk 7:11-17. Her only son has died. Fortunately, Jesus comes on the scene. Seeing the widow, he takes pity on her. He performs the dramatic miracle of raising the dead man to life. It is easy to see the benefit for the dead man. Who wouldn’t want to live again? (Unless, maybe if you were in heaven.) That’s the obvious result. On the other hand, it appears as though Jesus intends more to help the
Domus Sanctae Marthae. The pope’s homily centered on the day’s first reading from the Letter of St. James (5:1-6) in which the apostle denounces those who have gained their wealth from “the wages you withheld from the workers.” Although wealth in and of itself isn’t bad, the pope said the real problem comes when one’s heart becomes attached to riches, particularly those who believe in the “theology of prosperity” that stems from
widow than to help the dead man. The Gospel story says: “When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her.” Perhaps, when Jesus saw the widow, he thought of his own mother and imagined how she would feel if she saw him dead. The love that Jesus had for Mary, his mother, would have inspired pity for this poor woman. That provided the motivation for the miracle. In any case, the benefits of this miracle extend far beyond the poor widow. The crowd which has witnessed the raising of the dead man react with amazement. Jesus’ reputation spreads throughout the region. Everyone gives glory to God for the wonders happening through Jesus.
the belief that God offers financial blessings to the just. The attachment to wealth can instead become “chains that take away the freedom to follow Jesus,” he said. Pope Francis lamented that even today, there is a socalled “civilized” exploitation by those who “become fat in wealth” by forcing others to work in unjust conditions with no vacation, health insurance or dignified work hours. — CNS
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Wrap your faith into family adventure this summer
chool is out. What a blessing to have extra time with your kids and no homework to work on at night. Sacred activity can be really fun, and we should make sure that summertime is a time that we grow closer to Christ. Camp Tekakwitha exists to be sacred and really fun. We would love to help your family in its mission to spend eternity in heaven by ever deepening our relationship in Christ. Camp Tekakwitha still has openings in camps throughout the summer. Check us out online at: arckck.org. While the kids are away at Camp Tekak-
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witha or other activities, couples should consider reading Chapter 4 of Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of Love.” It is a great and simple way to grow closer as a couple through meaningful reflection and discussion with each other. It will draw you closer to each other and to Christ. Chapter 5 of the same document is a great reflection for parents. Summer is a great time to create lasting memories for children and us all. Check out our parent website and our robust Pinterest pages for adventure ideas. Please suggest your favorite adventures to us through email and pins,
SEEKING CHRIST’S HEART
DEACON DANA NEARMYER Deacon Dana Nearmyer is the lead consultant for the archdiocesan office of evangelization and Catholic formation of youth.
so we can offer a rich collection of adventure ideas.
Wrap the faith into your adventures. Visit one of the Holy Doors (see our website) in the archdiocese as part of a day of adventures. Reading a Scripture passage, as explained below, before heading to the pool is a great practice. Consider this lens to hosting adven-
tures taken from the Camp Tekakwitha staff manual: We host environments where conversion is likely. Primacy of grace demands that we cooperate with Christ by focusing the campers’ attention on Christ as their direct teacher. A deep connection with Christ is established in the hearts of our campers when they listen to their teacher, Jesus Christ. They encounter the living God through liturgy, Scripture, salvation history, prayer, song, relationship and creation. We pray before each sacred experience — all experiences have a spiritual dimension — “asking the Holy Spirit to speak to us and to reveal
an important, unique message to each one of us as we experience this adventure.” Following those experiences, we ask campers: “What did the Holy Spirit /Jesus/ God reveal to you as you reflect on that passage or experience?” Every day can be a wonderful adventure this summer by engaging with God through meaningful prayer and encounter. On July 30, you are invited to a picnic, 7 p.m. Mass and a Mikey Needleman concert at Prairie Star Ranch. Food will be sold or you can bring your picnic basket. It will be really fun and sacred. Look for details over the summer on our camp website.
Golf, baseball camp and more is on tap for a CYO summer
his time of year, it seems that everyone’s mind is on summer vacation. As school comes to a close and families plan for the warmest months of the year, our thoughts often turn to backyard barbecues, area pools or, perhaps, that family vacation. Here in CYO, we certainly enjoy the summer months. Yet, far from vacation, we relish the opportunity to provide some of our favorite activities of the year as we also plan anxiously for fall. If you haven’t taken advantage of our summer offerings in the past, you may want to add just one — or two
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— more things to that summer calendar! The CYO summer centers around two activities: June is dedicated to golf and July to baseball. This year’s CYO summer golf tournaments take place at Overland Park’s Sykes Lady course on June 23 and Sunflower Hills Golf Course on June 27. The tournaments are for all boys and girls, and feature fun for everyone from beginners to overachievers. The Overland Park event has both par-3 and regulation nine-hole tournaments, while the Sunflower Hills course is an accessible nine-hole tournament. Whether a child is just picking up clubs or interested
THE SPORTS APOLOGIST
PETER J. PISCITELLO Peter J. Piscitello is the executive director of the archdiocesan Catholic Youth Organization. He can be reached at: pete@cyojwa.org.
in tough competition, you’ll find something for everyone! Registrations remain open and spots
are available, so register online now at: www. cyojwa.org. While you’re there, check out what’s happening in July! The popular Mike Sweeney’s Catholic Baseball Camp returns July 20-22 and families are coming from across the country (and Canada!) to experience
this one-of-a-kind camp. It’s three days of sacraments, formation and baseball instruction, with awesome speakers and big-league instructors. Due to demand, we recently expanded the camp to include 25 more spots for boys 8-15, so visit the website at: www.catholicbaseballcamp.org today to secure one of the limited remaining spaces. Even with summer excitement, we’re also busy planning ahead for fall sports. Early registration is already open, so get signed up now and plan ahead! Exciting new initiatives are in store for the 2016-17 year, including more programs for kids, increased health education for parents
and streamlined digital offerings for coaches. Remember that new for 2016, all children participating in CYO sports will be required to have a preparticipation physical completed. Log on now to register for sports, download the physical evaluation form and find out more about this important new initiative designed to assure our children are healthy and safe. With so many exciting things going on in the coming months, I encourage you to get registered now and join in the fun. May God bless your summer months — we hope to see your families on the fields and courses!
ISIS’ war on Christians evokes comparisons to the Holocaust
itler would admire ISIS. A recent “60 Minutes” story featured French priest and worldrenowned expert on the Holocaust Father Patrick Desbois describing ISIS’ systematic killing of Christians in the Middle East. “It’s not easy,” he explained, in his accented English, “to manage a war, to manage international terrorism and to manage a genocide in [the] same territory. . . . Hitler, it took him a long time before doing all that. And ISIS, they did it so quickly. . . . It’s frightening because it means actually there is a kind of science of terrorism,
war and genocide. They developed a science.” Yet we here in the United States have failed to notice that the “final solution” has returned and has set its sights on our Christian brothers and sisters. Christian communities in communion with the Catholic Church that date back to the first converts made by St. Peter and St. Paul are being systematically annihilated: the elderly executed, the girls sex-trafficked and the children recruited into terrorism. And while other religious groups, including other Muslims, are victimized by this war, we as Catholics need to pay attention and help as
DO UNTO OTHERS
BILL SCHOLL Bill Scholl is the archdiocesan consultant for social justice. You can email him at: socialjustice@ archkck.org.
much as we can the persecuted church in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.
Recently, Melkite Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart of Aleppo, Syria, visited the United States to share the plight of Catholics in Syria. He recounted, “We have seen people killed, slaughtered, women violated, priests and bishops kidnapped, houses
destroyed, churches and convents invaded.” While the geopolitics of these civil wars are aptly Byzantine in their complexity, making it difficult to tell the good guys from the bad, we cannot afford to be indifferent. Catholic organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Relief Services have mobilized to help the victims. While religious persecution worldwide is on the rise, according to the Washington-based Pew Research Center, Christians face religious persecution in more countries than any other religious group. Because of ISIS, the Middle East is ground
zero for the genocide of Christians. It is easy to look back on the German Holocaust and say “never again.” However, we must ask ourselves as Christians, “What am I going to do now that it is happening again?” Martin Niemöller, who resisted Hitler, famously said after the war: “[Then] they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. . . . Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.” What will be our excuse when they come for our fellow Christians and we do not speak out even then? Go online to: kofc.org to get information and find out how you can help.
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Sometimes it does take
ROCKET SCIENTISTS
St. Agnes middle schoolers win state honors, compete in D.C. By Carolyn Kaberline Special to The Leaven
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OELAND PARK — It was a challenge like none they had faced before: Design, build and fly a rocket carrying two raw eggs to an altitude of 850 feet and return it to ground with the eggs uncracked within 44-46 seconds. The seventh- and eighth-graders from St. Agnes School in Roeland Park were up to the challenge, however, and made it to the national finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) in Washington, D.C., one of only two schools in Kansas and one of 100 in the nation to do so. According to Gena Schleimer, St. Agnes middle school science teacher and rocketry team coach, the venture began last November when 20 seventhand eighth-grade students decided to use their weekly STREAM — Science Technology Religion Engineering Arts Mathematics — time, along with one afterschool meeting a week, to work on the contest. “The students were randomly divided From left, Evan Parra, Jonathan Pedrotti, Eli into two TARC teams as the rules allow Ziglinski, Zephan Rodriguez and Catherine Esfor a maximum of 10 students per team,” helbrenner put the parachute and wadding into said Schleimer. “We heard about the com- the lower part of the rocket. The wadding is petition from our sponsor, Kansas STAR- made of cellulose to prevent the engine from BASE. I had worked at STARBASE for melting the parachute. eight years prior to working at St. Agnes. They said they would sponsor our team Members of the rocket team and middle if I would coach it. And, of course, I said school teachers are, front row, from left: Gena yes!” Schleimer, Caitlin Hutchinson, Sasha Kiffoyle, The world’s largest student rocket Catherine Eshelbrenner, Andrew Ramirez, Sam contest, TARC was created in the fall Mitchell and Jonathan Pedrotti; middle row: of 2002 as a one-time celebration of the Jacob Scott, Ayden Greene, Evan Parra, Eli centennial of flight, but it proved so pop- Ziglinski, Maddie Bohon, Elan Kyser, principal ular that it has been held every year since Jane Sullivan, and Stephanie Turner; and back as a way to promote a strong U.S. work- row: Joe Nordling, pastor Father Bill Porter and force in science, technology, engineering Zephan Rodriguez. and mathematics. Almost 4000 students from across the nation compete in TARC every year with When students completed their rockthe top 100 teams competing in Washingets, they met with Cole to go over the ton, D.C., for more than $100,000 in cash center of gravity and center of pressure. and scholarships. “It was during this In addition, the overall meeting that we realized “TARC is like rocket feet — exactly the requirement — with a help us fund our trip to D.C.” winning team goes on to that only one team had a fuel for the heart. time of 47.53 [seconds], giving us a qualThat trip included 13 students, parent compete in the Internarocket that would be able I never thought ifying score of 6.12, with again both eggs chaperones and two teachers who travtional Rocketry Challenge to compete,” said Schleimer. something could eled to the national finals held on May 14. held in the United King“While it was disappointing unbroken. Those two scores were added bond a group of stutogether for a final score of 11.56.” While the St. Agnes Avengers didn’t win dom in July. for Team Minions to not be dents so much.” “We had to wait one week, until the event, they still had “an amazing day.” While the contest is able to compete at nationals, Eighth-grader April 8, when all finalists would be “The team got the rocket ready and open to students in grades they worked super hard and Sam Mitchell announced,” she said, adding that the launched in between the 10 a.m. and 7 to 12, most teams come learned many things that excitement was palpable in the entire 11 a.m. window,” said Schleimer. “The from high schools. will help them be successful middle school that day as students wind was definitely a factor as it was Since this was the St. Agnes students’ next season. waited for the announceblowing harder by the minute. After first time to compete in the national con“Team Avengers had a ment. countdown, the Avengers’ rocket went test, they enlisted the aid of Gary Cole, a rocket that would be able to “Teamwork is a When it finally came, 838 feet with a time of 49 seconds. Out mentor listed on the TARC website, who launch and hopefully come huge part in TARC. “we all burst out into of 101 teams, we scored 26 and made it suggested the group learn more about in at the correct time and alThe only way to get the hallway, hugging and to the second round. rockets and how they function by putting titude and have no cracked the rocket done is jumping around scream“Unfortunately, the weather turned together small rocket kits as a guide. eggs.” through teamwork ing, ‘We’re going to Washfor the worst and we were unable to After successful launches with these, Schleimer said that scorand discussing ington, D.C.!’” recalled launch for a second time.” parts were ordered for their competiing was based on reaching ideas.” Schleimer. Despite the lack of a tion rockets, which were to be based on the exact height in the time Seventh-grader “Mrs. Sullisecond launch, the team designs the students produced through required. For every second Caitlin Hutchinson “Working with a van, our prinstill finished the compeRockSim, a rocket simulation program. over or under the required team is a really cipal, soon tition in 29th place in the As the building commenced, students time, a team is penalized great experience. joined in the celebration nation, said Schleimer. assigned themselves different jobs on the four points; for every foot over or under Opportunities like and then our fundraising “This is such an amazteams, ranging from design, building and the required height, a team is penalized this don’t always officially began,” she added. ing tribute to the hard marketing to rules and regulations. A one point. come to you, so we St. Agnes proved an work and dedication of team captain was also selected to be re“We were able to launch our first are very fortunate amazing seventh- and sponsible for the team dynamics and to [rocket] a total altitude of 852 feet with amazing community of supto have this one.” port, said Schleimer, with eighth-graders,” she said. serve as the liaison between the team and a time of 46.87 [seconds]. This gave us a Seventh-grader “They finished their first Eli Ziglinski the teacher. Students had to meet with qualifying score of 5.44 — the best being “so many people [willing to] donate money, as well ever TARC competition their captain before they asked questions a perfect 0,” explained Schleimer. Both as corporate sponsors that in the top three percent of of the adults to make sure they couldn’t eggs were unbroken during this launch. were approached and were excited to the nation.” come up with the answer as a team. “Our second launch was a total of 850