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THE LEAVEN • JUNE 19, 2009
THE LEAVEN • JUNE 19, 2009 Jane (Engelken) and Regis Sunneberg, members of St. Matthew Parish, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6. The couple was married on June 6, 1959, at St. Matthew. Their children and their ANNIVERSARIES spouses are: Chris Sunneberg, Topeka; Kelly and Tom Herl, Waverly, Neb.; Regina and Larry Turner, Overbrook; and Angie and Tim Mercer, Carbondale. They also have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Rosemary (Voeste) and Jerry Fladung, members of Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 18. The couple was married on June 18, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in Olpe. A family reunion will be held in August in Branson, Mo., to celebrate. Their children and their spouses are: Kathy and Dale Wheeler, Portland, Ore.; Phil and Betsy Fladung, Carmel, Ind.; Rick and Lynn Fladung, Houston; Tricia and Mark Raab, Olathe; and Eric Fladung, Olathe. They also have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS TWELFTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 21 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jb 38: 1, 8-11; Ps 107: 23-26, 28-31; 2 Cor 5: 14-17; Mk 4: 35-41 June 22 Paulinus of Nola, bishop; John Fisher, bishop, martyr, and Thomas More, martyr Gn 12: 1-9; Ps 33: 12-13, 18-20, 22; Mt 7: 1-5 June 23 Tuesday Gn 13: 2, 5-18; Ps 15: 2-5; Mt 7: 6, 12-14 June 24 THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Is 49: 1-6; Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80 June 25 Thursday Gn 16: 1-12, 15-16; Ps 106: 1-5; Mt 7: 21-29
THE GOSPEL TRUTH
June 26 Friday Gn 17: 1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128: 1-5; Mt 8: 1-4 June 27 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, doctor of the church Gn 18: 1-15; (Ps) Lk 1: 46-50, 53-55; Mt 8: 5-17 THIRTEENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME June 28 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wis 1: 13-15; 2: 23-24; Ps 30: 2, 4-6, 11-13; 2 Cor 8: 7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5: 21-43 June 29 PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Acts 12: 1-11; Ps 34: 2-9; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 June 30 The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Gn 19: 15-29; Ps 26: 2-3, 9-12; Mt 8: 23-27 July 1 Blessed Junípero Serra, priest Gn 21: 5, 8-20a; Ps 34: 7-8, 10-13; Mt 8: 28-34 July 2 Thursday Gn 22: 1b-19; Ps 115: 1-6, 8-9; Mt 9: 1-8 July 3 THOMAS, APOSTLE Eph 2: 19-22; Ps 117: 1-2; Jn 20: 24-29 July 4 Elizabeth of Portugal Gn 27: 1-5, 15-29; Ps 135: 1-6; Mt 9: 14-17
Storm at sea: a tale of two miracles
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urricane season has begun. While those storms bring violent winds, they also include a point of calm, the eye of the storm, around which the winds swirl as a tropical cyclone.
perienced similar weather at sea and should have known how to handle it. Their familiarity with the sea contrasts with Jesus, who most probably had Since a hurricane can extend over worked as a carpenter, following the such a large area, the eye trade of his foster father will typically measure 20 Joseph. TWELFTH SUNDAY IN to 40 miles in diameter, alThe disciples should have ORDINARY TIME though some have reached been in control. They are the Mk 4: 35-41 200 miles in diameter. experienced seamen; Jesus It sounds contradictory is the landlubber. That is for such a violent storm as how the scene begins. The a hurricane to also include a point of Gospel tells us: “Leaving the crowd, calm. But perhaps that can provide an they took Jesus with them in the boat insight into Sunday’s Gospel reading, just as he was.” The disciples take Jesus Mk 4:35-41. The story takes place durin the boat, because they are sailing it. ing a storm that has broken out while They are in control. Jesus and the disciples are sailing on But they quickly lose control when the Sea of Galilee. the storm blows up and threatens to While the storm is raging frantically capsize the boat. In their fear, they outside, Jesus is fast asleep in the boat. wake Jesus and appeal to him for help. His calm attitude contrasts dramatically He rebukes the sea and calms the with that of the disciples; after all, some storm. Then he rebukes the disciples for of them were fishermen, notably Peter, their lack of faith: “Why are you terriJames and John. They would have exfied? Do you not yet have faith?”
Jesus’ success in calming the storm greatly impresses the disciples. They wonder: “Who is this whom even wind and sea obey?” We might follow the example of the disciples in focusing upon this demonstration of power. It attracts our attention, just as the violent winds of a hurricane would attract more attention than the eye of the storm, the still point of calm. But let us return to that moment when Jesus is peacefully sleeping, despite the storm raging around him. His complete trust in God, his total faith, allows him to ignore that storm. In light of that faith, the storm might as well not exist. The storm has no power over Jesus. Rather, Jesus is in complete control. So, which is the greater miracle: Jesus’ calming of the storm or Jesus’ sleeping through it? Or is it possible to separate the two, any more than it is possible to separate the violent winds of a hurricane from the eye of the storm? Are they not part and parcel of the same thing? Do not both attest to Jesus’ power as Son of God? “Who is this whom even wind and sea obey?” Father Mike Stubbs is pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lansing and has a degree in Scripture from Harvard University.
Gladys (Steinlage) and John Rempe, members of St. Patrick Parish, Corning, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28 with a 10 a.m. Mass of thanksgiving at the church, followed by a dinner for family and guests. Afterwards, there will be a reception from 1:30-3 p.m. and a dance from 35 p.m. at the Corning Community Center. The couple was married at St. Patrick Church, Corning, on June 6, 1959. The celebration will be hosted by their children and their spouses: Dan and Marlene Rempe, Corning; Sherri and Ron Alverson, Carol and Keith Flentie, Gary and Stacy Rempe, Lori and Alan Mars, Janelle and Larry Glatczak, all of Centralia; Marla and John Flanagan, Emmett; Karen and Andrew Clemons, Walpole, Mass.; and Michelle Rempe, Kansas City, Kan. They also have 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Kenneth and Darlene (Huerter) Glassel, members of Immaculate Conception Parish, Valley Falls, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27 at the Kendall State Bank hall in Valley Falls. Friends and relatives are invited to a buffet at 5 p.m., followed by musical entertainment. Hosts will be their children and spouses: Kevin and Laurie Glassel, Rob and Rhonda Kearney, and Rodney and Janell Watson. A son, Brad, is deceased. They also have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The couple was married on July 7, 1959, at St. James Church, Wetmore. The couple requests no gifts.
David and Marlene (Brien) Case, members of Church of the Nativity, Leawood, marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13. The couple was married June 13, 1959, at St. Mary Church, Ballston Spa, N.Y. A celebration will be held in Cutchogue, N.Y., with family and relatives on June 24. The event will be hosted by their children and their spouses: David Jr. and Tammy Case, Philip and Anne Marie Case, and Suzanne and Jay Hurtig. They also have five grandchildren. Anna Lea and Elmer Tanking, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Tonganoxie, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13 with a Mass at the church and a dinner and dance at the VFW Post Home. The couple was married on June 13, 1959, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca. Their children and their spouses are: Tammy Tanking, Mike and Donna 2 Tanking, and Gery and Debbie, all of Tonganoxie; and Tracy and Donna 1 Tanking, Kearney, Mo. They also have five grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. John and Emma Scherman, members of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 18. The couple was married on June 18, 1949, at St. Paul Church, Olathe. They have four children, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Russell and Charlene (Moore) Kimberlin, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Tonganoxie, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy in late May. The couple was married on June 20, 1959, at Holy Angels Church, Basehor. They have a son, Mark, and two grandchildren. Norma and Wilbur Jeanneret, members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Onaga, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 28 with a 10 a.m. Mass at the church, followed by an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Onaga Community Center. The couple was married on June 28, 1939, at St. Michael Church, Wheaton. The celebration will be hosted by their children and their spouses: Sonja Suther, Seneca; Doug and Jan Jeanneret, Seneca; Jan and Bill Hunsaker, Arvada, Colo.; Greg and Cheryl Jeanneret, Kansas City, Mo.; Kent and Linda Jeanneret, New Baden, Ill.; and Mark and Kathy Jeanneret, Topeka. Sons James and Gerald are deceased. They also have 24 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
LOCAL NEWS
Francis “Doc” and Dorothy (Lorenz) Stock, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Leavenworth, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. The couple was married on June 20, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Church, St. Joseph, Mo. Their children and their spouses are: Debbie and Mike Heintzelman, San Antonio; Mary Beth and John Rayne, Paola; and Dan and Melissa Stock, Albuquerque, N.M. They also have seven grandchildren. Karlyn and Tom Walsh, members of Church of the Nativity, Leawood, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. The couple was married on June 20, 1959, at St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn, Ill. They will have a dinner and dance at the Mission Hills Country Club on June 20. Their children and their spouses are: Kathy and Bob Boyd and Terri and Chris Lyon. They also have five grandchildren. Jim and Shirley Gampper, members of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the archdiocesan golden wedding anniversary Mass and celebration on June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kan. A family celebration was held on June 13, hosted by their children and their spouses: Leslie and Shawn Chalmers, Leawood; and Kim and Jim Gampper, Michelle and Jim Maxwell, and Suzan and John Gampper, all of Overland Park. They also have 10 grandchildren. The couple was married on June 13, 1959, at St. Clare Church, Clarinda, Iowa.
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Gene and Dorothy (Hoehn) Jesberg, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Gardner, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the 5 p.m. Mass on June 27 at the church. The couple was married on June 25, 1949, at Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa. They have one son, Mike (with wife, Dawn) Jesberg, Spring Hill. They also have four grandchildren. Maurice P. and Vernita (Becker) Schmitz, members of Church of the Ascension Parish, Overland Park, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 28. The couple was married on June 28, 1949, at St. Patrick Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa. They will celebrate with relatives at a private gathering hosted by their children and their spouses: Kathy and Jim Vogel; Ken Schmitz; Don Schmitz; Diane Carr; Lauri and Gary Wehling; Gene and Deb Schmitz; Cheryl Schmitz and Steve Roth; and Jackie and Jeff McFarlane. They also have 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Carolee “Kip” (Rockers) and John Jewell, members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Lapeer, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27 with a Mass, followed by a family dinner at the Overbrook American Legion. The couple was married on June 27, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church, Topeka, by Father Albert Wietharn. Their children and their spouses are: Jamie (deceased); Pat and Jan Foster; and Jerry and Kelli Jewell. They also have four grandchildren.
Betty Anne (Maurer) and Anthony J. Lang, members of St Joseph Parish, Shawnee, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass of thanksgiving on June 27 at the church. The couple was married on June 25, 1949. Their children are: Roxanne, Anthony III, Rebecca, Christopher and Robert. They also have 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mike and Mary (Abramovitz) Heintzelman, members of St. Joseph of the Valley Church, Leavenworth, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19 with a celebration hosted by their children and their spouses: Mike and Debbie Heintzelman; Jerry and Linda Heintzelman; and Paula and John Johnson. They also have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The couple was married on June 20, 1959, at St. Lawrence Church, Easton.
Joe and Donna Harrity, members of Our Lady of Unity Parish, Kansas City, Kan., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27. The couple was married by Father Frank Krische on June 27, 1959, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Kansas City, Kan. Their children are: Ann, Joel, Kevin, and Beth. They also have 13 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A reception for family and friends will be held on June 28 at St. Patrick Parish center, Kansas City, Kan.
Sylvester “Steve” and Jane Ann Scherer, members of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13. The couple was married at St. Ann Church in Effingham. They attended the golden wedding anniversary Mass on June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan., and were honored with a celebration on June 14, hosted by their daughter and her husband, Sandra and Mike Brock. They also have two grandchildren.