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Dave McFarlane, president of the Vinland Airport-based McFarlane Aviation Products, stands with one of the company’s three aircraft: a 337 Cessna Skymaster used in the 1997 horror movie “The Night Flier,” adapted from a Stephen King short story of the same name. One of the benefits of working for the company is subsidized flight lessons.
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT A company where the rule is golden
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INLAND — Dave McFarlane has worked for himself most of his life. But there was a brief period when he didn’t, and it made a big impression. “I worked once, for a short time before I was married, for a refrigerator company,” said McFarlane. “I was on the line helping assemble refrigerators. “I think I lasted four days. “I walked away seeing how [the company] treated [their workers]”, he
continued. “They had to raise their hand to go to the restroom. They had a break on the buzzer, and had to be back on the line running on the buzzer. They were like trained monkeys.” Humans, he decided, were not designed to work like machines — or trained monkeys. “I thought to myself, ‘If I’m ever in a position where I have to hire people, I wasn’t going to treat them that way. They were going to have respect, like human beings.’” Today, as president of McFarlane Aviation Products, McFarlane has established respect for his employees
SECOND MARRIAGE
Couple offers marriage prep classes for those entering a second marriage. Page 3
and the dignity of the human person as bedrock principles of his company. “I believe in the Christian principles of treating all people with respect and helping anybody if it’s possible,” he said.
Small-town roots The roots of McFarlane Aviation, Products can be traced all the way back to McFarlane’s boyhood in Arlington, Iowa, whose population today is about 500. “My father had to repossess a ser-
THE ART OF DYING
Catholic Cemeteries helps celebrate life in the Catholic tradition. Pages 8-9
vice station [in 1966],” said McFarlane. “I was 14 and my brother Claude was 13. Dad taught both of us how to change oil and tires. That was when service was ‘superservice.’ The car drove in and you checked the oil, cleaned the windshield and pumped the gas.” When McFarlane was 16 and his brother Claude was 15, their father gave them the Texaco station. “He said, ‘Just replace whatever you sell and keep the books. Do the advertising and run the business.’ We hired a great-uncle to run the station during >> See “COMPANY” on page 16
EARTHQUAKE
An earthquake in Italy destroys a historic Catholic church. Page 11
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Sexual intimacy outside of marriage is a lie
he Kansas City Star reported on the front page of its Fri., Oct. 28, edition that a local man was indicted for fraudulently enticing dozens of women to have sex. According to the article, the accused promised the women they would be paid thousands of dollars to “star” in nonexistent pornographic films. If the man had actually fulfilled his promise, then, according to the law, everything would have been fine. Really? What this man is accused of doing is morally wrong on so many levels. However, it is difficult to decide what is more shocking: 1) the accused man deceiving these women into having sex; or 2) the number of women lining up to star in pornographic films. Both are tragic symptoms of our sexualized culture. Sadly, young people today are bombarded from an early age with provocative sexual imagery in advertisements and what passes for entertainment. The beauty and meaning of sexual intimacy is routinely distorted and trivialized. Young men are made to feel they are abnormal or weird if they are striving to live chastely. They have been taught by the culture to use young women for their sexual gratification. Having multiple sexual encounters has become a mark of manliness. To have a presidential candidate defending his own vulgar comments about women as “locker room talk” reinforces the false narrative that to be athletic, to be manly, is to objectify women. Recently, one of our pastors made me aware that in the public high schools in his community, young men were given a class assignment to purchase condoms at local stores. To complete the project, they were required to report to the class where they were made to feel uncomfortable or awkward and where they were well received. What kind of mes-
LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH F. NAUMANN sage does this send to young men? Are we not, in effect, telling adolescent boys that we expect them to be sexually active? While condoms may partially protect them from some of the physical consequences of being sexually active, it offers no protection from the negative impact upon their emotional, psychological, moral and spiritual well-being. Young women are conditioned to believe that virginity is not only unattainable, but undesirable. Our culture makes young women who are not sexually active feel that they are unattractive losers missing out on the key to happiness. In many cases, young women are formally taught in public schools that sexual responsibility is to wage chemical warfare on their fertility by using contraceptives, despite the physical health risks or the emotional and psychological confusion caused by multiple sexual encounters with multiple partners. How did our culture come to this low point? It can all be traced back to the sexual revolution’s redefinition of the meaning of sexual intercourse facilitated by the widespread acceptance of contraception. I highly recommend the book, “Something Other Than God” by Jennifer Fulwiler, who recounts her personal journey from a strident atheist to a fervent Catholic. Her life experiences and her own painstaking intellectual search
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for truth led this bright millennial woman first to accept the reality of God, then to a belief in Jesus Christ as Savior, and eventually to embrace Catholicism as the church founded by Our Lord. A major sticking point for Fulwiler, preventing her for some time from accepting Catholicism, was the church’s teaching on both abortion and contraception. Throughout her life, she had considered herself proudly pro-choice and a defender of women’s reproductive rights. However, her previous convictions began to break down when she came across the data from the Guttmacher Institute (Planned Parenthood’s research affiliate) that acknowledged more than half the women who had abortions were using contraceptives when they became pregnant. She was even more disturbed to find an estimate in a Guttmacher publication that women using contraception over a 10-year period had a 70 percent chance of experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. These were startling revelations that made her re-evaluate her previous assumptions. Fulwiler realized that our cultural norms in the area of sexual intimacy were at odds with the wisdom of previous civilizations. She writes: “Every society must create two critical moral lists: conditions under which it is acceptable to have sex, and conditions under which it is acceptable to have a baby. And in almost every culture from the beginning of time, the two lists were identical. The details of what rules the lists contained
may have varied according to social customs, but one thing almost every civilization had in common was that its two lists matched. When contraception became widely used, it caused an unprecedented upheaval in which, for one of the first times in human history, the lists no longer matched.” Fulwiler, like so many others, had based her view of reproductive freedom on the twin principles: 1) women must have control over their bodies; and 2) contraception makes it possible to sever sexual intimacy from its life-giving potential. She now realized how she and her contemporaries had been tragically deceived: “The people of my generation were taught that sex was only about the two people involved, that babies were a completely optional aspect of the act. In fact, the idea of nurturing children had become anathema to the idea of sexuality. The pop culture depictions of sex could not have been further removed from the images of diapers and car seats and cribs. “People were assured that they could engage in sex without it being a big deal, as long as they used contraception. Yet the astronomically high actual-use contraception failure rates posed a problem for the no big deal promise — after all, having a baby is just about the biggest deal ever.” God did not make some huge mistake when he linked the most powerful and beautiful expression of human love with the capacity to generate a new human life. As St. John Paul reminded us in his theology of the body, the language of the body is clear and unambiguous. With sexual intercourse, a man and a woman communicate physically a total giving of themselves to each other. This can only be honest and authentic within the context of the marital vows, where a couple pledges to unite their lives not just for a
ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN Nov. 4 St. Martin of Tours Mass — St. Ann, Prairie Village Nov. 5 Bishop Miege High School Foundation Mass and dinner, Roeland Park Nov. 6 Pastoral visit — St. Pius X, Mission
Nov. 11 Mundelein Seminary board meeting — Chicago Nov. 12-17 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting — Baltimore Nov. 18 Visit — Juvenile center, Topeka Nov. 19 Mass — Rural Youth Conference, Topeka El Centro gala — Olathe
Baptism of third or more child — Cathedral of St. Peter, Kansas City, Kansas
Viviano Variety Show — Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri
Nov. 7 Archbishop’s Call to Share homily recording
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Archdiocesan prayer service petitioning Our Lord for healing for those hurt by a representative of the church — Christ the King, Topeka Nov. 8 Meeting with Father Gerard Saguto, North American district superior of Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Nov. 5 Mass — Lansing State Prison
Priests Personnel meeting Administrative Team meeting Nov. 9 Presbyteral Council meeting Nov. 10 Religious Alliance Against Pornography conference call Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher Mass and dinner
season, but a lifetime. It is the context of permanent and committed love that the optimal environment is created to welcome new life. Children develop and grow best when they benefit from the unique love of both a father and mother. It is the stable environment of a mother and father committed in their love for each other that children are able to thrive. Moreover, the “big deal” of the potential for the creation of a new human life makes it difficult, if not impossible, to trivialize sexual
Nov. 6 Mass — Federal prison camp Nov. 9 Confirmation — Immaculate Conception, Louisburg Nov. 10 Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher Mass and dinner Nov. 12-16 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting — Baltimore Nov. 17 Mass — St. James Academy, Lenexa Nov. 19 Spanish pilgrimage for the Holy Year — Divine Mercy, Gardner
intimacy. If the courts are going to prosecute fraudulent sex, then we are going to have to expand the judicial system or rethink our cultural assumptions. Every act of sexual intimacy outside the committed covenant of marriage is a lie, because a couple is saying something to each other physically that they do not intend to live in every other aspect of their lives. Sexual intimacy outside of marriage is always fraudulent.
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ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead and affirming that the human body is an essential part of a person’s identity, the Catholic Church insists that the bodies of the deceased be treated with respect and laid to rest in a consecrated place. While the Catholic Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes and the growing practice of keeping cremated remains at home, said Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. “Caring for the bodies of the deceased, the church confirms its faith in the resurrection and separates itself from attitudes and rites that see in death the definitive obliteration of the person, a stage in the process of reincarnation or the fusion of one’s soul with the universe,” the cardinal told reporters Oct. 25. In 1963, the congregation issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as it was not done as a sign of denial of the basic Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead. The permission was incorporated into the Code of Canon Law in 1983 and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches in 1990. However, Cardinal Muller said, church law had not specified exactly what should be done with “cremains,” and several bishops’ conferences asked the congregation to provide guidance. The result, approved by Pope Francis after consultation with other Vatican offices and with bishops’ conferences and the Eastern churches’ synods of bishops, is “Ad resurgendum cum Christo” (“To Rise with Christ”), an instruction “regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation.” Presenting the instruction, Cardinal Muller said, “shortly, in many countries, cremation will be considered the ordinary way” to deal with the dead, including for Catholics. Cremation, in and of itself, does not constitute a denial of belief in the immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body, the instruction says. Nor does it “prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life.” However, the Catholic Church wholeheartedly recommends continuing the “pious practice of burying the dead,” Cardinal Muller said. It is considered one of the corporal works of mercy and, mirroring the burial of Christ, it more clearly expresses hope in the resurrection when the person’s body and soul will be reunited. In addition, he said, when a person is buried in the ground — and, at least
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An urn containing cremated remains is seen in a niche in the Holy Rood Cemetery mausoleum in Westbury, New York. During an Oct. 25 news conference in Rome, Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said that while the Catholic Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes or keeping cremated remains at home.
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“BELIEF IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE FLESH IS FUNDAMENTAL. A HUMAN CADAVER IS NOT TRASH” Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to some extent — when the urn of the person’s ashes is placed in a columbarium or tomb, the final resting place is marked with the person’s name, the same name with which the person was baptized and by which the person is called by God. “Belief in the resurrection of the flesh is fundamental,” he said. “A
human cadaver is not trash” and an anonymous burial or scattering of ashes “is not compatible with the Christian faith. The name, the person, the concrete identity of the person” is important because God created each individual and calls each individual to himself. In fact, when asked if there was any way to rectify the situation when a person’s ashes already had been scattered, Cardinal Muller suggested making a memorial in a church or other appropriate place and including the name of the deceased. What is more, he said, labeling an urn or tomb in a public place is an expression of belief in the “communion of saints,” the unending unity in Christ of all the baptized, living and dead. “Other believers have a right to pray at the tomb” and to remember deceased members of the Catholic Church on the feast of All Saints and All Souls. Keeping ashes at home on the mantel, he said, is a sign not only of love and grief, but also of not understanding how the loved one belonged to the entire community of faith and not just to his or her closest relatives. “Only in grave and exceptional cases,” the instruction says, local bishops may give permission for ashes to be kept in a private home. Cardinal Muller said it was not up to him, but to local and national bishops’ conferences to determine what those “grave
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and exceptional” circumstances might be. Placing the ashes in a sacred place also “prevents the faithful departed from being forgotten or their remains from being shown a lack of respect,” which is more likely to happen as time goes on and the people closest to the deceased also pass away, the instruction said. Asked specifically about the growing trend in his native Germany of “forest burials,” where people pay to have their ashes in urns interred at the base of a tree in a designated forest burial ground, Cardinal Muller said the German bishops were not thrilled with the idea, but accepted it with the proviso that the tree be marked with the name of the person buried at its base. In the United States and other countries, a growing number of Catholic cemeteries set aside sections for “green burials” for bodies that have not been embalmed and are placed in simple wooden caskets that eventually will biodegrade along with the body. “We believe in the resurrection of the body and this must be the principle of our understanding and practice,” Cardinal Muller told Catholic News Service, noting that there is a difference between allowing for the natural decay of the body while protecting the environment and seeing the body of the deceased primarily as fertilizer for plants and trees.
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Second marriage leads to unexpected ministry By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org
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EAWOOD — Mike and Dorothy O’Boyle admit they don’t have the perfect marriage. In fact, that’s often the first thing they tell couples preparing for marriage. As Mike likes to say, though, the couple has the perfect marriage for them. As members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Leawood, the O’Boyles are just one couple in the archdiocese preparing couples for marriage. However, they are the only one to focus almost exclusively on couples comprised of at least one, if not two, individuals entering a marriage for a second time. It’s a ministry they never envisioned doing, but one they say is rewarding. In 2005, Dorothy lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mike lived in Oklahoma City. Both of them were divorced, having come out of longterm marriages of 25 years or more. After meeting online, the two decided to meet in person to get to know one another. During a lunch hour in 2006, they married in a civil ceremony. A year later, after both had received annulments from their first marriages, their marriage was blessed in the church. With five adult children between the two and having gone through the annulment process, the O’Boyles said they feel as if they more fully appreciate and understand couples entering a second marriage than they would have without those experiences. For example, decisions such as where to live can become more challenging. In their case, that decision eventually led to their ministry. “Mike was always very aware of the fact that I wanted to be in an active relationship with my grandchildren,” said Dorothy. Her youngest son and his wife live in Overland Park. When her first grandchild, Noah, came along four years ago, having previously talked about it, the decision to move was easy. In 2012, in less than three months, Noah was born, and the O’Boyles sold their home. They also moved their business and bought a home in Kansas. That was the same year Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann extended an invitation for couples to participate in a “Living in Love” retreat. Having never done a retreat together, the O’Boyles decided to try it in hopes of deepening their relationship. During their second retreat,
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Dorothy and Mike O’Boyle are looking for a few good couples to join them in offering marriage preparation classes to couples entering second marriages in the Catholic Church. “Living in Love Every Day,” the coordinators asked if they would consider serving as a lead couple for marriage preparation. The O’Boyles said they realized they’d been given a chance to help others learn from their mistakes — and successes. In 2013, they were certified as a lead couple and have since prepared more than 100 couples. “Part of getting into a successful second marriage is to admit there were some failures in the first one,” Mike said. “We really worked hard, and we talked a lot about what we didn’t want to repeat in a second marriage. . . . We don’t have all of the answers, but we do have some life experiences we can share.” Any marriage, the O’Boyles said, requires both parties to be willing to accept responsibility for their actions. However, couples preparing for a second marriage have unique needs. For example, sometimes couples bring young children to the marriage and their new spouse will be required to co-parent. Other couples have adult children who may not like the idea of their parents getting remarried. Navigating those waters might not be easy, the O’Boyles said, but it’s important to talk through potential areas of conflict ahead of time. “We want you to build your fire evacuation plan now. Don’t wait until
the house is on fire. That’s a recipe for disaster,” Mike said. Areas that can cause difficulties run the gamut from relationships with previous in-laws, holiday expectations, burial plans, the former spouses, discipline of children and even the possibility adult children can become romantically involved. While there’s no way to anticipate every issue, the key, the couple said, is to understand where the other person is coming from. Prior to each marriage prep session, the O’Boyles receive a snapshot of each of the couples preparing for marriage from the archdiocesan marriage and family life office. In that way, they are alerted to areas they might want to explore with the preparing couples. “We emphasize where we need to,” said Dorothy, “but it’s not a lot of lecturing. It’s more about them communicating rather than us imparting information to them.” Although they’ve tried different formats, currently the O’Boyles host two Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a week off in between sessions. Each session consists of presentations of five to 10 minutes, followed by 10 to 30 minutes for the couples to talk privately. During the off-week, couples complete homework designed to get them talking on a deeper level, especially about how
For more information on how to become a lead couple, contact the office of marriage and family life by email at: famlife@archkck.org, or by calling Deacon Tony Zimmerman at (913) 721-1570, ext. 145.
their previous marriages will affect their pending marriages. One of the biggest challenges for couples entering second marriages, they said, is re-establishing normalcy. “Nothing is going to be normal like you’re used to,” said Mike. “You have to re-establish it.” “We try to introduce them to all of the tools that will help them be successful,” he continued. But the O’Boyles can’t do it alone. There’s quite a need in the archdiocese for additional lead couples. Mike said he knows that some couples might feel they have no right to lead others when their own first marriages have failed. But he would disagree. “I think there are a lot of couples who have a great story to tell,” Mike said. And their experience might help someone else make a success of their second marriage. “So long as you’re trying to succeed and move forward,” said Mike, “and doing it with the church.”
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Parish reaches out to the homebound
By Marc and Julie Anderson mjanderson@theleaven.org
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OPEKA — Mary Strecker might not be able to get to Mass, but every week volunteers make sure she regularly receives the Eucharist. Strecker is a resident at Topeka’s Lexington Park, a senior living community with varying levels of care ranging from independent living to 24-hour skilled nursing care supervised by a doctor. For the past three years, she has pretty much stayed in her apartment. Recently, due to changes in her health, she has been receiving hospice care. It’s her wish to receive what’s known as viaticum (holy Communion received by someone approaching death). It’s a wish that Sister Ann Moylan, SCL, coordinator of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish’s ministry to the aging, is determined to do her best to fulfill. The Topeka parish’s ministry to the aging involves volunteers regularly visiting the homebound and those in nursing homes. Additionally, every week on the parish’s assigned day (each parish in the city takes a turn) parishioners visit Catholics in the hospital, bringing the Eucharist to them. It’s a ministry that volunteers, including Debbie Henning, said they find rewarding. Nearly 20 years ago, Henning was new to Topeka. She became a eucharistic minister at her parish. A few years later, Sister Ann mentioned she had an urgent need for volunteers to visit the homebound and those in the hospital. That’s when Henning said her life took on a greater meaning. “It’s so humbling,” Henning said. Visiting the sick and elderly is not always easy, she said. People can be frustrated with their health condition. Additionally, if they are in the hospital, they might have listed Catholicism as their religious preference, but may have not been to Mass in years and might be angry at God. Nonetheless, she said it’s important to reach them. “ [The visit and/or the Eucharist] draws them out of themselves,” she said. Like Henning, Sonja Feist said visiting nursing homes and hospitals can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. For 15 years, she has been bringing the Eucharist, along with prayer blankets, to Catholics in the hospital. The parish’s sewing group makes small blankets, roughly a square yard in size, has them blessed by the parish priest and gives them to those in need, along with a prayer card
St. Pius X Parish, Mission, will host a parish mission Nov. 6-9.
Parish offers ‘evenings of mercy’ mission By Joe Bollig joe.bollig@theleaven.org
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ISSION — The jubilee Year of Mercy is drawing to a close — but the work of mercy? That continues, and Catholics will have an opportunity to “continue mercy” during a mission at St. Pius X Parish here Nov. 6-9. The parish mission will be led by Father Joseph Arsenault, SSA, the archdiocesan Special Missionary of Nov. 6, 7 p.m.: Mercy com• Exposition of the missioned Blessed Sacrament in Rome by and eucharistic Pope Francis. adoration Each mis• Chaplet of Divine sion evening Mercy in song should last • Message of about an Mercy hour, begin• Benediction ning at 7 p.m. The purNov. 7, 7 p.m.: pose of the (Recitation of the mission is to chaplet of Divine help people Mercy at 6:45 p.m.) go out into • Mass the world, • Homily: Message live mercy of Mercy and bring it to others who Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: (Recitation of the “need to see chaplet of Divine the face of Mercy at 6:45 p.m.) God in us.” • Mass Participants • Homily: Message will delve of Mercy into the mystery of mercy Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: t h r o u g h (Recitation of the Mass, euchachaplet of Divine ristic adoraMercy at 6:45 p.m.) tion, prayer, • Reconciliation confession Service and Father • Message of Joseph’s preMercy sentations. • Benediction The event is for the whole family, and child care is available each evening of the mission. To help participants focus on mercy, there will be a collection of new socks and undergarments for homeless youth in Kansas City, Kansas. For information about the mission, call the parish office at (913) 432-4808.
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From left to right, Gemma White, Mary Salazar and Teresa Hayes pray the rosary with Mary Strecker. Salazar and Hayes are volunteers with Most Pure Heart of Mary’s aging ministry. White is Strecker’s daughter. from the parish. What Feist finds most amazing is how the Holy Spirit always leads volunteers to provide the right blanket made of “the right color, the right pattern for the right person.” Recently, Feist visited a man and only had one blanket to offer him. It had the U.S. flag on it. “He started crying. He was a veteran, and he felt like God had picked the blanket just for him. It was so touching,” she said. Being with those in nursing homes and hospitals sometimes also means facing death, a reality with which some people might be uncomfortable. “Suddenly, they know [they] could die,” she said. “We’re reaching them at a very vulnerable time, and some of them may have been away from church for a very long time. “We’re there to say, ‘You’re one of ours.’” Feist said her favorite moments are when people are given an opportunity “to make things right with God” and are receptive to having a priest come to hear their confession and receive the anointing of the sick.
“That’s the moment I love,” she said. Volunteers sometimes become eyes and ears for the family. For example, a man might live in a nursing home in Kansas, but his children live in California. Time and circumstance prevent the children from visiting as often as they’d like but, because the volunteers visit regularly, they are able to notice changes and let Sister Ann know, who then informs both the family and the parish priest. Such is the case with Strecker, whom Sister Ann and several volunteers have been regularly visiting. Sister Ann has already informed the parish pastor, Father Greg Hammes, of Strecker’s wish to receive viaticum if possible. No doubt given the respect Father Hammes has for the ministry to the aging, he’ll make every effort to honor Strecker’s wish. “[This ministry] is so important because our church is about community, and it’s so hard when many of our aging are unable to make it to church. . . . It’s important to bring church to them and take Communion to them,” he said.
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In the famous parable, some came early and some came late. But the wages for all were everlasting life. Are you toiling in the Lord’s vineyard yet? Join us here every week to meet one of the folks The Leaven has discovered hard at work building the kingdom — sometimes in the most unusual ways.
• Ask God each day in prayer to see the good things he sees in your loved ones. • Place a note in a lunchbox, a briefcase or on a ARTWORK BY NEILSON CARLIN, 2015 pillow, naming an endearing quality of your spouse or child that you experience. • Before bed each night, embrace with a holy hug, kiss and say the words: I love you!
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OPEKA — One of the most venerable lay apostolic organizations in the world — and the largest, with 10 million members worldwide — is the Legion of Mary. Although the Legion is more visible and numerous in other places, it is also active in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. On the parish level, Legion members are organized into a parish-based group called a “praesidium,” and one such group is in Topeka. And one such member is Jerry Baker. Baker and his wife Delores have four children and 13 grandchildren. They’ve been members of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish for about 45 years. And growing up, Baker and his parents and seven siblings were all members of the Legion. But as is often the case, he did not remain active as an adult. “Like any other young person, we get involved in other vocations in life — family and work,” he said. “So Mother Mary brought it back to my attention,” added Baker, who is now retired. “She gave me the opportunity to become a full-time Legionnaire.” About the same time the Blessed Mother reintroduced him to the Legion, she also introduced him to Sister Ann Boylan, SCL. She leads a ministry to the aging at Most Pure Heart. Legionnaires are required to adhere to a disciplined prayer regimen (including a daily rosary) and two hours of substantial work a week. Legion membership fit splendidly with the needs of the parish’s ministry to the aging. Baker joined the Legion and
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Jerry Baker leads the rosary seven days a week at a couple of different care facilities in Topeka. the ministry to the aging in January 2012. Sister Ann asked him to lead rosaries at Topeka area nursing homes and care facilities. “We don’t go out on our own, but under the guidance of the Blessed Mother, and she will find the work for us,” said Baker. “She will place opportunities in front of us. I don’t have to ever worry about the work. Mother Mary gives incredible guidance.” At first, he began praying the rosary at one care facility. Now, he leads it at a couple different care facilities seven days a week — often for a total of 10 or so. And on Sunday mornings, he’s a lay minister of the Eucharist, bringing holy Communion to the individuals at care facilities. “I do a Scripture reading,
a reflection and additional prayers taken from the ‘Daily Prayer’ guide, published by Liturgy Training,” said Baker. Although his rosary ministry is directed toward Catholics, a surprising number of non-Catholics like to participate, he said. “Jesus said, ‘Come follow me,’” said Baker. “God came to us, especially the sinners. I’m doing my best to address my own weaknesses but, at the same time, accepting God’s call to be the hands and heart of the Blessed Mother. “[God] wants us to spread his word throughout the corners of the earth, and my corner of the earth is the Topeka area.” Story by Joe Bollig Photo by Joe McSorley
Statement on Father Anthony Kiplagat
ast February, Father Anthony Kiplagat, a priest of the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya and serving in a pastoral assignment in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, left his pastoral assignment and returned to Kenya. Prior to his departure, the archdiocese had received an allegation that asserted that Father Kiplagat engaged in misconduct with an adult. Before archdiocesan officials
informed Father Kiplagat of the allegation, he unexpectedly left the country. The archdiocese initiated an internal investigation and cooperated with law enforcement who also had been contacted by the complainant. The archdiocese has completed its internal investigation and determined that Father Kiplagat had engaged in unprofessional conduct and violated clerical continence. Law enforcement is responsible for investi-
gating any criminal allegations made by the complainant; the archdiocese continues to cooperate with law enforcement in their ongoing investigation. The archdiocese has communicated its finding to church authorities in the Diocese of Eldoret. The archdiocese will make no further statements while the case is under investigation by law enforcement.
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LOCAL NEWS Helen (Kramer) and Sonny Keeler, members of St. Leo Parish, Horton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17 with Mass at St. Leo followed by an open house at the Whiting Community Center. The couple was married on July 16, 1966, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca, Their children are: Neal Keeler, Brian Keeler, Jodi Wohletz and Kirk Keeler. They also have five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Jim and Thelma (Heiman) Bowhay, members of St. Dominic Parish, Holton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 10 with family. The couple was married on Nov. 6, 1966, at Sacred Heart Church, Baileyville. Their children are: David Bowhay, Netawaka; Cheryl Gales, Topeka; Laura Rusich, Hibbing, Minnesota; and Dean Bowhay, Netawaka. They also have 11 grandchildren.
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APLE MOUNT, Ky. — Sister Mary Raymond Dieckman, 84, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Oct. 27 at Mount Saint Joseph here, in her 66th year of religious life. Born Joann Irene Dieckman to the late Raymond and Catherine Dieckman, Sister Raymond was an Ursuline Sister of Paola until the merger of that community with Mount Saint Joseph in 2008. She was nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” for her small stature but huge impact on all those to whom she ministered. She was a teacher at East Scipio School in Scipio from 1952-55; St. Philip Neri School in Osawatomie from 195556; Queen of the Holy Rosary in Overland Park from 1958-59; and a Latin teacher
at Ursuline Academy from 1968-69. She was principal at St. Agnes School, Roeland Park, from 1959-61; assistant principal at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park from 196166; and principal of Ursuline Academy from 1969-71. She also served as principal at Holy Trinity School in Paola, and principal/teacher at Holy Name School in Kansas City, Kansas. She served 22 years in Ursuline leadership, including eight years as superior (197482). She was the community bookkeeper from 1990-2005, served in development at the Lakemary Center, was a receptionist from 2007-2009, and was a hospice chaplain volunteer at Olathe Medical Center from 1994-2007. She moved to Maple Mount in 2009.
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Edith (Maretoli) Martin, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Tonganoxie, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 29 with a family dinner. The couple was married on Oct. 27, 1956, at St. Mary Church, Independence, Missouri. Their children are: Michael, Joseph and John. They also have nine grandchildren.
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Bob and Carolyn (Sharp) Mauer, members of Mater Dei Parish, To p e k a , celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22 with a family gathering at Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. The couple was married on Oct. 22, 1966, at Holy Name Church, Topeka. Their children are: Dan Mauer, Topeka; Brian Mauer, Shawnee; and Dana Cheney, Beloit. They also have eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.
USM to honor veterans at ‘Armed Forces Day’
EAVENWORTH — The University of Saint Mary here will continue its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served and are serving this country at the USM Spires home football game on Nov. 12. All veterans, active duty military and military family members are invited to attend the game free of charge. The USM game starts at 1:30 p.m. at USM’s Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium on the university’s main campus, located at 4100 S. 4th St. The Spires football team hosts Kansas Wesleyan University for USM’s final home game of the regular season. Prior to the start of the game, the University of Saint Mary Army ROTC will be presenting the colors. Veterans will also be recognized at halftime. “USM is proud to again honor the unselfish service and sacrifices of our veteran students and their families,” said USM
athletic director Rob Miller. “The program has grown in attendees each year, and it is hoped that even more of our veteran families will be able to attend. We appreciate everything done by those who are remaining forever vigilant around this world to protect the freedoms we all enjoy.” USM will also honor the veterans, active duty and military families within its university community at a special gratitude and pinning ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 14 in the Mead Hall Walnut Room. Among the special guests in attendance at the event will be Col. Andrew Shoffner, the U.S. Army garrison commander at Fort Leavenworth. The university will also participate in Leavenworth’s Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11. Contact Russell Perkins, registrar and veterans and active duty representative, at (913) 758-6182 for more information.
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CATHOLIC CEMETERIES: STEEPED IN FAITH AND TRADITION By Therese Horvat Special to The Leaven
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ith the month of November traditionally given to remembrance of the deceased, many churches offer special prayers for the faithful departed or give parishioners and visitors the opportunity to write names of departed loved ones in remembrance books. Catholic cemeteries — another time-honored tradition of the Catholic Church — are visible signs of this opportunity for remembering year-round. Robert W. Chenoweth, executive director of Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas, explains that the history of Christian burial is rooted in key beliefs of Catholicism. In the context of those beliefs, the min-
Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka is one of nine cemeteries in the archdiocese managed by Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas.
istry of Catholic cemeteries has responded to needs of parishioners in changing times and circumstances.
History of Christian burial steeped in Catholic faith In worlds ruled by ancient Greece and Rome, the custom was to cremate bodies of the deceased. As recorded in the Old and New Testaments, the Jewish faith believed in burial. A provision in Roman law allowed the Jews to band together into a funeral society or mutual aid organization where members contributed a certain amount to bury the dead underground in catacombs. From the early years
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Even before church buildings existed, there were cemeteries established as church institutions.
of the church, Christians followed suit and adopted the Jewish custom for burial of the dead, based on their belief in the resurrection of the body. Even before church buildings existed, there were cemeteries established as church institutions. The first Catholic cemeteries were intricately constructed catacombs two and three levels below ground. They were ornamented with frescoes and inscriptions. Workers selected to dig graves and maintain these early cemeteries were among the first organized groups of Catholic lay action in the history of the church. This ministry continued to evolve. Churches were built over tombs. In villages, the pattern developed of burying the dead in space adjacent to churches — churchyards. The care of the dead became a recognized ministry of parishes. The church also identified burial of the dead as a corporal work of mercy. Over time — particularly in urban areas — dioceses created larger cemeteries due to space constraints. Efforts to maintain and improve cemeteries, enhance services and provide for perpetual care led to the formation of manage-
Cemeteries managed by Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas Kansas City, Kansas • Gate of Heaven • Mt. Calvary • St. John Lansing • Mt. Calvary Lenexa • Resurrection • St. John Olathe • Mt. Calvary Shawnee • St. Joseph Topeka • Mt. Calvary For more information (913) 371-4040 (Kansas City area) (913) 727-1698 (Lansing/Leavenworth) (785) 272-0820 (Topeka area)
ment structures similar to Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas. To this day, Chenoweth says, the key principles that govern the ministry of Catholic cemeteries flow from tenets of the Catholic faith. Catholics believe that the human body is deserving of respect and dignity in life and death because it is God’s creation, because Christ
became man, and because persons are temples of the Holy Spirit. In addition, Catholicism professes belief in the resurrection of the body at the end of time and in eternal life. In “A Vision for the Millennium,” the National Catholic Cemetery Conference summarizes: “The Catholic cemetery, then, is sacred, not only because of a blessing or consecration [of the
ground], but also by the sacred function that it performs on behalf of the entire Christian community: It holds the bodies, once temples of the Holy Spirit, until the Lord comes again in glory. It is sacred because it is a place where prayer and liturgy are celebrated. It serves as a symbol of the extended community of believers, a community unbroken by death.”
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Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas takes great care to beautify and maintain each of its nine cemeteries. LEAVEN PHOTO BY DOUG HESSE
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas The mission statement of Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas reflects these key roles: “As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we bury the dead with dignity and respect; we
comfort the living with compassion and concern; and we provide sacred space for remembering.” This mission statement encompasses extensive services that range from pre-need planning to at-need arrangements when a person dies, and from the sale of monuments to the coordination of rituals to commemorate special observances.
Available services vary, said Chenoweth, based on each of the nine locations managed by Catholic Cemeteries. For example, the larger cemeteries have mausoleums, several have columbaria for cremated remains, and many feature special outdoor memorials and statuary. “We take great care to beautify and maintain our cemeteries as sacred places,” said Chenoweth, “and to offer services that are competitively priced so as to encourage families to use Catholic cemeteries as requested by the bishops of the United States.” Consistent across the nine locations is the commitment of Catholic Cemeteries’ staff to be sensitive to needs of individuals and families and to accommodate their wishes in alignment with practices approved by the church. Increasingly, this includes the popularity of cremation as a church-approved alternative to traditional ground burials.
Perspectives on cremation While burial or interment of bodies remains the preferred practice,
the church has permitted cremation since 1963, “provided that it does not demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2301). In 1997, cremation was incorporated into the Order of Christian Funerals, allowing cremated remains to be present at the funeral Mass. Msgr. Thomas Tank, pastor of Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, says that the preference is that the body be present for the funeral Mass with cremation afterwards, if possible. Father Kent O’Connor, pastor of Our Lady of Unity in Kansas City, Kansas, says that what is important with cremation is that cremated remains (cremains) receive the same level of respect shown to the body of the deceased. Father Mark Mertes, pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and Our Lady & St. Rose — all in Kansas City, Kansas — expresses this in practical terms: “We are asked to treat the cremains in the same way as we would a body. We wouldn’t put a body on the mantel in our home.” The church’s teaching is that cremated remains should be stored in a proper vessel or container and buried or placed in a columbarium or mausoleum. “It’s very important all of the cremains remain together and not be scattered or placed in an urn on the mantel or in a closet,” said Msgr. Tank. This deep respect for the cremains that are the ashes of a former physical body emphasizes that cremation is not the final disposition or step in the funeral rite. The rite of committal — the part in the funeral rite when the remains are laid to rest — is. “This makes the commitment of the deceased person to God complete,” said Father Jerry Volz, pastor of Prince of Peace in Olathe and vice chairman of Catholic Cemeteries board of trustees. “The rite of committal serves the purpose of helping families and individuals deal with the loss of a loved one,” he said. “Letting go of the physical aspects of the body or the ashes is important to strengthening people in their mourning and healing their loss. “Out of respect and love for the deceased, we are committing them back to God.”
The funeral liturgy celebrates that compassionate love of Jesus for our loved one and for ourselves.
To bury the dead By Msgr. Charles McGlinn Special to The Leaven
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urying and praying for the dead are among the corporal and spiritual works of mercy Pope Francis asks us to carry out during this Year of Mercy. Throughout my priesthood, ministry to the grieving and bereaved has been very important to me. Of course, as Catholics, we believe that this life is not all there is — that we are created to share the glory and joy of being with Jesus forever after our deaths. And so, death can be a welcome event from that perspective. However, when we lose someone in death whom we love, we experience a profound sadness and grief that grips our very soul. When my own parents passed away, I experienced that sadness and grief, even though I knew that my mother and father were with Jesus. Among those to whom I have ministered who ache with sorrow are parents who lose a child, or someone who has lost a spouse after many years of marriage. Sometimes the only thing you can do for them is simply be with them and hold their hands. But the Catholic funeral liturgy can also speak powerfully in our loss. Here we encounter our compassionate Lord, who wept when he saw the sorrow of Martha and Mary grieving at the tomb of his friend Lazarus. The shortest verse in the New Testament and one of the most poignant is that verse, “Jesus wept” (Jn 11:35). We know that Jesus is with us in our sorrow and that he feels our grief. The funeral liturgy celebrates that compassionate love of Jesus for our loved one and for ourselves. It is in the Eucharist that we encounter Jesus as we approach him with hearts wrenched with sorrow. There we find the beginning of healing and hope. We reflect on his mercy and his promise of life eternal with him in heaven: “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered the imagination what awaits those who love [God]” (1 Cor 2:9). When we consider the joy our departed loved one now experiences, it almost seems selfish that we would want our loved one back. We believe in the communion of saints. A source of comfort in our sorrow is the knowledge, through our faith, that our loved one is united with us in a new and profound way. We are truly united with all who are in heaven. This unity is experienced powerfully in the Eucharist. There we encounter our risen Lord, who has gathered our departed loved ones to himself. And in Christ, we are one with our beloved dead. Our faith also teaches us that at our own deaths, we will be reunited with all our departed loved ones in Jesus. We will see them again and embrace them once more with untold joy. Of course, this awareness requires faith. Faith is certainly a gift from God. It is his special invitation to be united with him. Faith is also our decision. We can accept or reject this invitation as we can accept or reject any gift. I don’t know what people do without faith when they lose someone they love. Death is then accompanied with unmitigated sorrow. But with faith, we catch a glimmer of the infinite love and mercy of God who loves us more than we love ourselves. I love those words of Jesus in the Book of Revelation: “Listen, I stand knocking at your door, hoping you will open up and let me in, so that I may dine with you, and you with me” (3:20). Death is that final knock of Jesus at the door of our lives. Our faith opens that door, so we may enter and join in the banquet of eternal life.
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Marking the Reformation with honesty about the past By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
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ATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholics and Lutherans prepare to mark the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation, Pope Francis said they should feel “pain for the division that still exists among us, but also joy for the brotherhood we have already rediscovered.” The pope traveled to Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31, to participate in an ecumenical prayer service launching a year of anniversary activities. Lutherans mark Oct. 31 as Reformation Day, honoring Martin Luther, who was a Catholic priest in 1517 when he began the process that became the Protestant ReformaMartin Luther, a tion. German monk and His “95 Theses” key figure in the were a list of topics Protestant Reforon which, Luther mation, is depicted believed, the Cathin this painting at olic Church needed a church in Helsinto reform. Asserting gor, Denmark. that faith, not deeds, leads to salvation, many items on the list were triggered by the “selling” of indulgences, a practice the Council of Trent later banned. The Catholic Church believes that Christ and the saints have accumulated a treasure of merits, which other believers — who are prayerful and repentant — can draw upon to reduce or erase the punishment they are due because of sins they have committed. Colloquially, an indulgence is described as a promise of reduced time in purgatory. While making money from indulgences was a spark, the heart of the Reformation became different understandings of justification, or how people are made righteous in the eyes of God and saved. In 1999, after years of theological study, discussion and review, a joint declaration on justification was finalized and signed. It said Lutherans and
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Pope Francis greets the crowd as he walks with members of the Swedish royal family (not pictured) at the Kungshuset in Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31. The pope is making a two-day visit to Sweden to attend events marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Catholics agree that justification and salvation are totally free gifts of God and cannot be earned by performing good works, but rather must be reflected in good works. Overcoming the hurdle of differences on justification paved the way
for Catholics and Lutherans to discuss possibilities for common commemorations of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 2013, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation published a document, “From Conflict
to Communion.” “Luther had no intention of establishing a new church but was part of a broad and many-faceted desire for reform,” the document said. The controversy over indulgences and over the degree to which a person must cooperate in his or her own salvation “very quickly raised the question of which authorities one can call upon at a time of struggle,” the document said. Luther emphasized the authority of Scripture, while church leaders emphasized the role of church teaching and tradition in interpreting Scripture. In the 16th century and later, the document said, “Catholics and Lutherans frequently not only misunderstood but also exaggerated and caricatured their opponents in order to make them look ridiculous.” “What happened in the past cannot be changed, but what is remembered of the past and how it is remembered can, with the passage of time, indeed change,” the document said. Especially since the Second Vatican Council and with 50 years of official theological dialogue, Catholics and Lutherans have come to a deeper understanding of Luther’s concerns, as well as to a recognition of the hostility and even political factors that pushed the two sides further apart. In a joint statement published in early October, Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and the Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, said the joint commemorations will acknowledge how Martin Luther set out to reform the church, but — partly because of the “convoluted context of social, political and economic upheaval” — ended up splitting the church and unleashing centuries of tension and outright war. At the same time, they said, the anniversary events will honor the progress made in 50 years of Catholic-Lutheran dialogue and, especially, recognize the “strengthened relationships and more profound mutual understanding reached in many parts of the world in service and witness.”
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Priests to celebrate Masses outdoors after earthquake in Italy By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
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OME (CNS) — Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region and brought one of its most spiritually and historically significant churches tumbling down. Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve advised priests to not celebrate Mass indoors over the next several days, including Nov. 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, which is also a national holiday in Italy. The 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Norcia in the early morning Oct. 30 and reduced the Basilica of St. Benedict to rubble. At the noonday Angelus Oct. 30, Pope Francis prayed for the “the wounded and the families that have suffered major damage as well as for the personnel involved in rescue efforts and in aiding the victims. “May the Risen Lord give them strength and Our Lady watch over them,” the pope said. The Benedictine monks of Norcia assisted in relief efforts as well as helping to guide anxious residents to the town’s main square and lead them in prayer. “After offering spiritual support to the people in town following this morning’s intense earthquake, the entire
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St. Benedict Cathedral in the ancient city of Norcia is seen Oct. 31 following an earthquake in central Italy. monastic community is together again at our mountain monastery which overlooks a now fractured Norcia,” the monks said in a message posted on their blog. Following the destruction of the basilica built atop the birthplace of their founder, the Benedictine monks said
they hoped the image of the destroyed church may “serve to illustrate the power of this earthquake and the urgency we monks feel to seek out those who need the sacraments on this difficult day for Italy.” While there were no deaths and some 20 reported injuries, it was the
strongest quake in Italy since 1980 when a 6.9 earthquake struck the southern region of Campania. The quake was felt along much of the Italian peninsula, including 100 miles away in Rome, forcing city officials to close subways and several churches in order to assess any damage.
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas & Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Invite anyone impacted by any abuse or harm by representatives of the church or others to attend
HEALING SERVICE MONDAY NOVEMBER 7 7 p.m. Christ the King 5973 SW 25th Topeka, Kansas
“Come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Mt. 11:28 We invite all of God’s children to come join us in prayer for healing of those who have been abused. For additional information or questions, contact Maura Dodson at (913) 647-0367 or mdodson@archkck.org
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CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT Drivers - Special Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking part-time drivers for its school-age program located in Lenexa. Candidates must be able to drive a 13-passenger minibus, similar to a 15-passenger van. CDL not required, but must have an excellent driving record. Candidates would pick up children from area schools and then work directly with them when arriving back at the center. Experience preferred. Must have strong work ethic and the ability to work with children. Insurance provided. Background check will be conducted. Great opportunity for retired persons or those seeking a second job. Job responsibilities include: ensuring safety and well-being of children who are being transported at all times, including loading and unloading. Driving short, round-trip routes to elementary schools in Lenexa/Olathe area. Summer only: Driving short, round- trip routes to two Lenexa city pools. Maintaining mileage log. Keeping interior of vehicle clean. Apply by sending an email to: chris@ specialbeginningsonline.com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215.
Three teaching positions - Prince of Peace Early Education Center in Olathe is looking for three afternoon teachers. One position is from 3:30 - 6 p.m. M - F in a two-year-olds room and is perfect for high school students who are 16 years or older. The other positions are from 2 – 6 p.m. with 3-year-olds and school age. You must love children to apply. We have a friendly work environment. Previous child care experience preferred, but not necessary. This is a perfect opportunity for early childhood/elementary education majors. Contact Amanda at (913) 829-2728. Clinical psychologist - A multispecialty, faith-based mental health practice is seeking a licensed psychologist who follows the teachings and authority of the magisterium of the Catholic Church. Flexible hours with offices located in both Leavenworth and Olathe. Populations served include: children, adolescents, adults and senior adults. Please visit the website at: www.professionalassociation phd.com for additional information regarding the practice. If interested, email cover letter and professional vita to: proassociates_o@sbcglobal.net.
Enrollment management consultant – The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is accepting applications for a full-time consultant for enrollment management for the Catholic schools office. Duties include assisting local Catholic schools with branding, core value development and marketing, recruitment and retention strategies. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing, possess a bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, communication or related field, and have a minimum of three years of experience in marketing (particularly in using social media) and sales. A complete job description is available on the archdiocese’s website at: www.archkck.org/jobs. Interested individuals should mail cover letter, resume and application by Nov. 27 to: Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Office of Human Resources, Enrollment Management Search, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, or send via email to: jobs@archkck.org.
Teacher assistant - Special Beginnings, Lenexa, is seeking full- or part-time after school teacher assistants at all locations. We are looking for a teacher assistant candidate who has an excellent work ethic, heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education. 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.
Career opportunity - Due to the success and growth of the Knights of Columbus, we are adding a financial representative in the Kansas City metro, Emporia and Topeka area. Ideal for a determined, high energy, high expectation, professional, self-disciplined, independent individual desiring to serve others, yet earn a better than average income. We provide top-rated financial products to our members and their families and will provide excellent benefits and training. This is a full-time position. Please contact John A. Mahon, general agent, for more information or an interview at 1275 Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612 or call (785) 408-8806. You can also send an email to: john. mahon@kofc.org.
Tax credit process manager - The Catholic Education Foundation (an educational ministry of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas) is seeking a part-time team member to assist with the new Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program. This position will work directly with participating Catholic schools and will oversee application and scholarship processes as well as compliance with program policies. This position reports to the director of tax credits. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and extremely organized. Applicants must demonstrate advanced skills in Excel and database management. Applicants must also have effective written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the ability to speak compassionately about Catholic education, CEF and this program with a variety of constituencies. Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing, have a bachelor’s degree, be able to speak authentically about Catholic education and have a minimum of three successful years of applicable experience. Interested individuals should email cover letter and resume to: tcl@archkck.org no later than Nov. 11.
Teachers and assistant teacher - The Goddard School in Olathe is seeking a preschool teacher, a pre-kindergarten teacher and a toddler teacher — all full-time positions — as well as an assistant teacher for multiple classrooms. Lead and assistant teachers work together. Daily responsibilities are: developing lesson plans; meeting the individual needs of the children; communicating with parents; participation in staff and training meetings; designing appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and development level of the children in the classroom; interacting with the children to support play, exploration and learning; presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level; plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills; communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff; building teamwork; use assessment tools; and commit to continuing education. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to: olathe2ks@goddardschools. com. Drivers - Assisted Transportation is now hiring caring and reliable drivers to transport K-12 students to and from school and other activities in company minivans. Positions are now available in Olathe, Overland Park and Kansas City, Kansas. Competitive wages and flexible schedules. CDL not required. Retirees encouraged to apply. Call (913) 262-3100 or apply online at: AssistedTransportation.com. EEO. Build a business - for yourself, not by yourself, with: unlimited income potential; extensive benefits package; and solid backing from a financial services provider over a century old. We are looking for self-motivated individuals in the area. Call (785) 448-7914 or send a resume to Margaret Highberger at 21248 S.W. California Rd.., Westphalia, KS 66093 or send by email to: margaret.highberger@ mwarep.org. Administrative assistant - Industrial sales company in Overland Park is looking for an experienced administrative assistant tot fill a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5 p.m. or part time, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Duties include: invoicing, filing, data entry, and reception. Computer experience required: Microsoft Windows, QuickBooks, Excel, Word and Outlook. Third generation family business in small office setting. Long-term employee desired. To apply, email your resume to Matt Foster at: sales@de-mar.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. 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@mikehammermoving.com. 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 Rodman Lawn Care Lawn mowing, aeration, verticutting. Hedge trimming, mulch, leaf removal. Fully insured and free estimates. John Rodman (913) 548-3002 Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, quilts made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. Prayer Gardens Tree Trimming/Landscaping Insured/References Free Estimates/Local Parishioner Call Tony 913 620 6063
HOME IMPROVEMENT 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 Handyman/Remodeler - Quality service with references. Kitchens, baths, tile, painting, garage doors and openers, decks and wood rot repair. Call Jeff at (913) 915-4738. 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 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. 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. Repairs Minor repairs: electric, plumbing and roofs. Call (816) 877-5328. Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation bricklayer. St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 8294336. 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 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 Swalms organizing - downsizing - cleanout service – Reduce clutter – Any space organized. Shelving built on-site. Items hauled for recycling and donations. 20 years exp.; insured. Call Tillar at (913) 375-9115. WWW. SWALMSORGANIZING.COM. KIRK AND YEYO PAINTING Whole house painting Wood rot repair, affordable Only premium paint used Licensed and insured (913) 927-5240, nelsport@everestkc.net 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. Member of Holy Trinity Parish. House Painting Interior and exterior; wallpaper removal. Power washing, fences, decks. 30 years’ experience. References. Reasonable rates. Call Joe at (913) 620-5776. 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: dan deeconst@aol.com. 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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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. We do it all - Home repairs: quality work, reasonable work. Painting, carpentry, wood rot, kitchens and bathrooms. Call (913) 283-9330. 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 renovations, tile and sheetrock. If you need work done around your home, we can do it. Josh (913) 709-7230. 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.
CAREGIVING 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. 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. Experienced CNA - Excellent references, flexible schedule, light housekeeping, cooking, errands, cuts, colors and styles hair. Manicures and pedicures as well as massage and physical therapy and counseling. Call Chris at (913) 548-7656. Caregiving - For your loved one. Cheerful, experienced, empathetic. Excellent local references. Call Vivian at (913) 292-4829.
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 - At Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. Tandem crypt in mausoleum. Today’s selling price is $7,035; offering this space for $5,000. Call Marcie at (913) 712-8124.
WANTED TO BUY 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. 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. 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
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CALENDAR TACO BINGO NIGHT Holy Cross School 8101 W. 95th St., Overland Park Nov. 4 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Come for a fun night of dinner, bingo and raffle prizes. Dinner is from 6 - 7 p.m.; bingo is from 7 - 9 p.m. The cost for tickets is: $6 in advance ($8 at the door) for adults; $4 for kids ages 4 10; and kids ages 4 and under eat free.
CRAFT SHOW AND BIEROCK SALE St. Rose School 530 E. 4th St., Garnett Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. Rose School will be holding its annual craft show and bierock sale. Vendor booths are still available.
MOTHER TERESA CIRCLE FRIENDSHIP TEA Holy Cross Parish 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Join the women of the Mother Teresa Circle for brunch. The guest speaker will be Donna Bacic. For more information and to make reservations, call Donna Heit at (913) 4026843 or send an email to her at: donna mheit@gmail.com. Tickets cost $10.
CRAFT FAIR Holy Angels Parish (Father Quinlan Hall) 15440 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Booths will feature, dried flower arrangements, woodworking, wreaths, jewelry, Christmas crafts and more. Refreshments will be available. Visitors can register to win a quilt. There is no admission fee. For more information, call Annie Clark at (913) 724-2212.
MATER DEI FALL BAZAAR Mater Dei Parish and School 934 S.W. Clay St., Topeka Nov. 5 from 4 - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Market Place begins the Fall Bazaar on Saturday at 4 p.m. with a country store, silent auction, book nook and food stand. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a Sangria and S’mores Social. The cost of entry is $5. On Sunday, there will be a turkey dinner at the school, a country store, silent auction, book nook and many other activities. For more information, call Nancy Cina at (785) 817-1708 or send her an email at: romwi1973@yahoo.com.
TURKEY DINNER St. Benedict Parish 676 St. Benedict Rd., Bendena Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A turkey dinner and all the trimmings will be served. The cost to attend is a freewill donation. There will be a raffle for a handmade quilt, cash and other donated items. Carryout orders will be available at the door.
HOLY TRINITY BAZAAR Holy Trinity Parish 601 E. Chippewa, Paola Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m.
A turkey dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for kids aged 10 and under. Carryouts are available from noon - 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for kids. There will also be a raffle, bingo, cakewalk, county store and children’s games.
PARISH MISSION St. Pius X Parish 5500 Woodson Rd., Mission Nov. 6 - 9 at 7 p.m.
Join Father Joseph Arsenault, a Special Missionary of Mercy commissioned this year by Pope Francis, for four evenings of talks on God’s great mercy. Bring the whole family. If your children get restless, there will be parish youth in the gathering space waiting to help. For more information, call the parish office at (913) 432-4808.
TURKEY DINNER Annunciation Parish Cigna Center 402 N. Maple, Frankfort Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 10 and under. Carryout meals (and delivery in Frankfort) will be available by calling (785) 292-4351 the day of the dinner, or by calling the parish office at (785) 292-4462 during morning hours, Monday through Friday. There will also be a pot of gold, a country store with food items, crafts and handiwork items.
ST. LEO SOUP LUNCHEON St. Leo Parish 1340 1st Ave., Horton Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Soup, sandwiches, hot dogs and homemade pies will be served. There will be a raffle, door prizes and games for everyone. For more information, call Sandy Paden at (785) 741-9090.
FALL FESTIVAL Sacred Heart Parish 101 Cottonwood, Emporia Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A turkey dinner will be served. The cost is: $9 for adults; $4 for kids ages 3 - 10; and free for kids under the age of 3. Carryouts will be available. Tickets are also on sale for a quilt and a prize raffle.
ST. PATRICK FALL SOUP LUNCHEON St. Patrick Parish Corning Community Center Fifth and Main St., Corning Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This annual fall soup luncheon will also feature an auction, games and more fun for everyone. A freewill offering is suggested.
ALL SOULS’ DAY/DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CONCERT Visitation Church 5141 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.
Elena Lence Talley, a Good Shepherd, Shawnee, parishioner, will perform an All Souls’ Day/Dia de los Muertos concert with her Lyric Arts Trio. The concert will feature a Spanish setting of the Song of Songs, as well as music of Richard Strauss, Gustav and Jean Belmont Ford. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Send an email to: elena@lyricarts trio.com for more information.
SHEPHERDS OF HOPE Good Shepherd School (library) 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee Nov. 7 from 7 - 8 p.m.
Shepherds of Hope is a group committed to increasing support and awareness of mental illness. The group is open to anyone who lives with or loves someone with any struggles. All are welcome. The group strives to help each other along the faith journey of mental health.
LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY St. Ann Parish (hall) 7231 Mission Rd., Prairie Village Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join the Women’s Club for games, wine, coffee, lunch and prizes. The cost of tickets is $12. Proceeds help defray the cost of our liturgical bread and wine at St. Ann. For more information and to make reservations, call Martha Vyhanek Houts at (913) 642-5927 or Mary Cheney at (913) 648-1026.
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCES CATHOLIC CEMETERIES Resurrection Cemetery 83rd and Quivira Rd., Lenexa Mt. Calvary Cemetery 801 S.W. Westchester Rd., Topeka Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
A tribute will be given by Father Peter
Jaramillo and the American Legion Band will provide a musical prelude to the ceremony at Resurrection Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. At Mt. Calvary Cemetery, the color guards from the Knights of Columbus and Whiteman Air Force Base will participate. Veterans, families and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call (913) 3714040 or (785) 272-0820 or send an email to: information@cathcemks.org.
POTLUCK HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Most Pure Heart of Mary 3601 S.W. 17th St., Topeka Nov. 13 from 1 - 3 p.m.
The Christian Widow and Widowers Organization will host the potluck dinner. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call (785) 233-7350.
CHILI SUPPER/TURKEY BINGO Holy Family Church (Msgr. Mejak Hall) 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner will be served from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is a $15 donation which includes one bingo card, one chili supper, dessert and cold beverages. No one under the age of 21 admitted. For tickets, call Sandy Cannon at (913) 369-1564 or Cathy Schneider at the church office at (913) 371-1561.
MEN’S RETREAT Sacred Heart Parish 426 S. Cedar, Ottawa Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The theme of this retreat is: “Lord, Have Mercy” with an emphasis on the works of mercy. Presenters will include a priest, a diaconate candidate, the director of Prairie Star Ranch and a Catholic school teacher. Reconciliation will also be available. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. For more information, call Lester Wuertz at (785) 835-6298 or email him at: leswuertz@live.com. Junior high and high school kids are also welcome.
OPEN HOUSE St. James Academy 24505 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa Nov. 12 from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
See the campus, meet the students, experience the community and learn about the many academic achievements St. James is celebrating.
14TH ANNUAL GIFT GALLERY Curé of Ars School 9401 Mission Rd., Lenexa Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. VIP access: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
This annual fundraiser is hosted by Curé of Ars Mothers of Young Children in partnership with Country Club Bank. All proceeds are donated to local children’s charities and scholarship funds. The event offers thousands of items representing the area’s latest trends in fashion, home decor and gifts at a wide range of prices.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHILI AND SOUP LUNCHEON St. Charles Parish 520 W. Chestnut, Troy Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 675 will be serving chili, vegetable soup and a wide assortment of pies and desserts. A freewill offering is suggested.
ALUMNI FALL LUNCHEON Grand Street Cafe 4740 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Missouri Nov. 13 from noon - 2 p.m.
The Greater Kansas City Alumni Council of the University of St. Mary invites you to attend its fall luncheon honoring Dr. William Krusemark for his years of service and dedication to St. Mary. The cost to attend is $30 per person. Register and pay online at: stmary.edu/KCcouncil or
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RSVP to Maxine Mitchell Staggs at (816) 444-8364 or send an email to her at: maxinestaggs@gmail.com. Mail checks by Nov. 7, payable to Kansas CIty Alumni Council, to Penny Lonergan, C’70, 736 Seneca St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
FALL MEAL St. Ann Parish (center) 301 William St., Effingham Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
There will be a choice of a ham and beans or a chicken and noodles meal. A freewill offering is suggested. Carryouts are available by calling (913) 833-2268.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc. 11644 W. 75th St., Shawnee Nov. 14 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc., is in need of volunteers and will be offering a volunteer informational meeting about this ministry. For more information or to RSVP, call Mary at (913) 962-0200, ext. 1920, or send an email to: volunteer@adviceandaid. com.
‘TAKE-A-LOOK-THURSDAY’ Holy Spirit School 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park Nov. 17 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Come for information, tours of the school and refreshments. For more information, call Anita Pauls at (913) 492-2582 or send an email to: apauls@hscatholic.org.
‘GRIEVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS: A GRIEF SUPPORT WORKSHOP’ Prince of Peace Parish (faculty lounge) 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and find yourself facing the holidays in the midst of grief, join us for this presentation on dealing with grief amid all of the holiday cheer. Light refreshments will follow. For more information, call Donna at (913) 839-9991.
OPEN HOUSE Nativity Parish School 3700 W. 119th St., Leawood Nov. 17 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Come find out why Nativity Parish School is the best choice for your child. For more information, call (913) 338-4330 or visit the website at: www.nativityparishschool.com.
FALL CRAFT AND BAKE SALE Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish 2014 N.W. 46th St., Topeka Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov. 19 from 9 .a.m. - 3 p.m.
There will be crafts as well as homemade cinnamon rolls and soup available for purchase.
FALL FEST 2016 St. Joseph-St. Lawrence 211 W. Riley, Easton Nov. 19 at 4 p.m.
Join us for a home-cooked chili and soup dinner and bingo. Dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. and bingo will start around 6 p.m. A goodwill donation is suggested.
SILVER SAINTS CRAFT FESTIVAL St. Stanislaus Parish (Dekat Hall) 701 S. Main St., Rossville Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
All are welcome. Bring a friend to shop for holiday gifts. A soup luncheon will be available.
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Keep it going . . . for mercy’s sake
THIRTY-SECOND WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME Nov. 6 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 Mc 7: 1-2, 9-14 Ps 17: 1, 5-6, 8, 15 2 Thes 2:16 – 3:5 Lk 20: 27-38 Nov. 7 Monday Ti 1: 1-9 Ps 24: 1b-4b, 5-6 Lk 17: 1-6 Nov. 8 Tuesday Ti 2: 1-8, 11-14 Ps 37: 3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29 Lk 17: 7-10 Nov. 9 THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12 Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Cor 3: 9c - 11, 16-17 Jn 2: 13-22 Nov. 10 Leo the Great, pope, doctor of the church Phlm 7-20 Ps 146: 7-10 Lk 17: 20-25 Nov. 11 Martin of Tours, bishop 2 Jn 4-9 Ps 119: 1-2, 10-11, 17-18 Lk 17: 26-37 Nov. 12 Josaphat, bishop, martyr 3 Jn 5-8 Ps 112: 1-6 Lk 18: 1-8
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hope that Pope Francis isn’t too disappointed with us. His wonderful proclamation of the jubilee Year of Mercy sure seems to have fallen on deaf ears, at least here in the United States. Rather than becoming more compassionate and understanding of one another, we seem to have gone in the opposite direction. Instead of building bridges of hope and encouragement, many have chosen to erect walls of fear, anger and mistrust. In our dealings with one another, both in person and online — particularly during this election period — we’ve become nastier rather than kinder. But how can we deal with hurtful situations in our lives? Isn’t responding by “dishing it back” or seeking revenge the only real way to survive? Well, if we won’t listen to Pope Francis, maybe we can learn a lesson from Mandisa Hundley. Mandisa was a gospel singer and one of 10 finalists on “American Idol.” When she came to sing before the judges — Simon Cowell, Paula
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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.
Abdul and Randy Jackson — she was greeted with a nasty comment from Simon. Eyeing Mandisa, who was heavyset, Simon asked, “Do we have a bigger stage this year?” Upon entering the room later to find out whether she’d made it to the next round of competition, Mandisa looked right at Simon and said, “Simon, a lot of people want me to say a lot of things to you. But this is what I want to say. Yes, you hurt me, and I
cried, and it was painful. But I want you to know that I’ve forgiven you, and that you don’t need someone to apologize to forgive somebody. “And I figure that if Jesus could die so that all of my wrongs could be forgiven, I can certainly extend that same grace to you. I wanted you to know that.” Simon apologized and hugged the singer, and Mandisa discovered she had advanced to the next round. (Adapted from a story found in “1001 Illustrations That Connect,” edited by Craig Brian Larson and Phyllis Ten Elshof.) Pope Francis would be proud of Mandisa. She not only advanced to the next round in the show, but her example
advanced the cause of mercy in the world. Although the Year of Mercy officially ends on Nov. 20, we’ve got to keep — or start! — living lives of mercy beyond that date, especially in the post-election period and the upcoming holiday season. As Catholics, we should lead the charge by witnessing to what mercy looks like. On her blog, Sister Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND, suggests some small, easy ways to lead a more merciful life. Here’s what she recommends: 1. Forgive yourself. So many times, we’re absolutely brutal when it comes to our self-image. We’re never good enough. We find it hard to believe that God forgives us — let alone, loves us. But the prophet Isaiah says that God himself “delights in us” (62:4). If that’s the case, shouldn’t we really give ourselves a break? 2. Give up irritating habits. If cracking your knuckles drives your spouse crazy, don’t do it! If hogging the remote makes your family apoplectic, give it up! 3. Refrain from
saying, “I told you so!” If someone has messed up, that failure is bad enough. Don’t make things worse by rubbing it in. 4. Help others, however you can and whenever you can. No act of kindness is too small. 5. Forgive past hurts. Move on with your life. I’d add a couple of other suggestions for extending mercy. • If given a choice of being right or being kind, choose the latter. Many silly arguments are avoided this way. • Finally, give others the benefit of the doubt. Practice looking for the best, rather than the worst, in people. If you’ve done less than a stellar job with this Year of Mercy, don’t despair. Pope Francis understands. “The most important thing in the life of every man and every woman is not that they should never fall along the way,” he said. “The important thing is always to get back up.” So, let’s get up and keep going . . . for mercy’s sake.
Jesus’ own resurrection was proof of his teaching
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ong ago, I learned a saying: “The Sadducees were sad, because they did not believe in the resurrection.” That is an easy way to remember an important fact about them, but there is more to it than that. The Sadducees were a religious/political party at the time of Jesus. Members of the Jewish aristocracy belonged to it, as well as the priests who controlled the Jerusalem Temple. Because of their wealth, they tended to ally themselves with the ruling Romans. They also held to a very literal interpretation of Scripture. Their narrow reading of Scripture meant that they rejected the doctrines of the resurrection and of angels, since these concepts were not
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clearly attested to in the Scriptures at the time, which would correspond to the Old Testament. The Sadducees considered them
God’s kingdom is not a well-organized structure where only strict adherents of the law can enter, but a path that is walked upon every day with meekness and docility, Pope Francis said. Christians are called to walk that path of the kingdom and not fall victim to “a behavior of rigidity” that prevents the Holy Spirit from grow-
new-fangled notions of the Pharisees, their principal opponents. The Pharisees were the innovators, while the Sadducees were the conservatives. The Sadducees’ rejection of the resurrection explains the question they put to Jesus in Sunday’s Gospel reading, Lk 20: 27-38. They wish to trap him through the impossibility of reconciling the current Jewish prac-
tice of marriage with life in the resurrection. Jesus responds with a teaching on the resurrection. He affirms it by referring to Scripture in a way which goes beyond the narrow interpretation of the Sadducees. He also clarifies the meaning of life in the resurrection. Marriage will no longer be necessary, since procreation will no longer be needed. Children will no longer be needed to replace the dead. Jesus affirmed the doctrine of the resurrection by this teaching. Later, he would demonstrate it through his own resurrection on Easter Sunday. Jesus’ resurrection would validate his message, as well as offer us hope through the promise of the resurrection. The Sadducees disappeared long ago, when
ing, the pope said in his homily Oct. 25 during his morning Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae. “The kingdom does not grow in this way and neither do we grow. It is docility to the Holy Spirit that makes us grow and be transformed,” he said. The pope reflected on the day’s Gospel from St. Luke, in which Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed that grows into a large bush and like yeast that is mixed
the Romans squelched the Jewish Revolt in A.D. 70 Now, though, others have arisen to challenge the doctrine of the resurrection. They go beyond the Sadducees, by rejecting the very concept of God. Once again, Jesus would respond by affirming belief in God: “He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” Our belief in the resurrection is founded on our belief in a loving God, the God of life. Belief in God is fundamental. Even the Sadducees, who rejected the resurrection, believed in God. Our belief in the resurrection is strengthened through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is the living proof, to confirm what he taught.
with flour “until the whole batch of dough is leavened.” Jesus’ comparison of the kingdom to a mustard seed and the yeast, the pope said, is a reminder that in order for the Holy Spirit to grow, it must first “die” and transform into something great in one’s life. However, it can only grow “through docility to the strength of the Holy Spirit,” he said. — CNS
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Embarrassment of riches will bear fruit for the church
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he pilot episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond” had one of the funniest sitcom scenes I’ve ever seen. Ray bought his mother Marie a membership in a “fruit of the month club” for her birthday. Marie and her husband Frank’s reaction was priceless. They considered the basket of fruit a downright imposition, not a gift for their benefit. In an exasperated tone, Marie asked, “What are we going to do with all this fruit?” And Frank chimed in, “Like we don’t have enough problems.” Every so often, I recall that episode when thinking about how the Lord
LEON SUPRENANT Leon Suprenant is the pastoral associate for administration in the office of the permanent diaconate. For more information on the diaconate, visit the website at: www.archkck.org/deacons.
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sacramental experience of confusion and embarrassment is common for deaf children and adults.
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Although a slap is not used now in the confirmation rite, it illustrates the point. Imagine living in a world where sound is muted. You are detached from everything until something or someone interacts with you. You quickly review the files in your head to decide the next steps: “Do I need to
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Would you feel lost? Yes. So, not surprisingly, many deaf children and adults report feeling like lost sheep among the fold because they don’t understand what’s going on. It is these sheep that deaf ministry has come to serve. The ministry provides interpreters, deaf Masses and religious education classes. Classes are taught with catechists formed to teach deaf children. Attention is given to make our parishes accessible for the deaf members of the body. A church where the word is dimly muted suddenly becomes vibrant, visual sound. Abstract ideas make sense and stories from
the Bible become tangible. Jesus is transfigured from a corpus on a cross to the living Son of God. It took Anita a while to understand the happiness of her confirmation. No one should feel like a failure in faith simply because she cannot hear. If you know a Catholic family with a deaf child or a deaf Catholic adult who has not received all his or her sacraments, contact me online at: deafministry@ archkck.org or call (913) 324-5378. I can help because I too am deaf and have known what it feels like to be lost among the faithful, and to be saved by the church that understands.
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nod my head and smile?” “Do I need to move out of the way?” Now living every day with the mute button on, imagine going to church. Stand up! Sit down! Stand again, now kneel! You watch the priest and lector talk, but you don’t understand a word. Imagine trying to follow the congregation and trying to decipher what’s happening — would you be able to contemplate the homily? Would watching the priest just move his mouth be fascinating? How about having the priest “hear” your confession? Or “hearing” the priest when you renew your baptismal vows at confirmation or make vows at your wedding?
they perform. They are ordained ministers who are uniquely called to image Christ the servant, who gave himself so that everyone may experience the fullness of life. A deacon’s presence in the parish should be, in the deepest sense, life-giving for everyone, especially for those who are hurting or are living on the margins. As Christian men living in the world, deacons bring the needs of the people to the church. As ministers of the church, deacons bring the healing balm of Christ’s merciful love to the world. Their presence in our midst is surely a gift of the Holy Spirit for our times.
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laborers in the vineyard. Sometimes, I find that the issue is really a concern about who does what, especially when it comes to the Mass. Some are concerned that deacons somehow diminish the priest’s role, while others see deacons as setting back the cause of lay participation. Deacons are said to have one foot in the church hierarchy and one foot in the secular world, and this “in-between” status as reflected on the altar sometimes causes discomfort. I think the answer is to understand and appreciate deacons for who they are, and not for the things they do or the liturgical functions
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neeling at the rail in my brandnew dress, my cheeks stinging, I swallow, trying not to cry. It was my confirmation, and the bishop had just slapped me. I must have failed whatever this was. I wish I could understand why I failed. Walking back to my pew, I see my family smiling, waving at me. I don’t understand, why are they so happy I failed?” Anita, 12 years old at the time, didn’t realize the bishop’s slap was part of the rite of confirmation years ago, since she couldn’t understand what he was saying. Anita is deaf, and her
When I tell people that we not only ordained our first class of 17 deacons in 2011, but now have 38 men in formation, I sometimes hear the question, “What are we going to do with all those deacons?” Granted, our archdiocese and our parishes survived many years
without any permanent deacons, so as we respond to the church’s call to restore the permanent diaconate, it is fair to ask questions about the nature, purpose and functions of deacons. Still, the questions sometimes run deeper. Do we really need deacons? Don’t we have enough deacons? If I told you we had 38 men in the seminary, or 38 women entering religious life, or 38 couples getting married in the church, or 38 young adults preparing for missionary work, we would all rejoice. The details will be worked out. The important thing would be that God is blessing the church with more
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Two arrested for assault, robbery of priest
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Dave McFarlane pauses by his “movie star” airplane to talk to Andy Pritchard, who was working on another company-owned airplane: a 152 Cessna. McFarlane, a former Lutheran who converted to the Catholic faith when he married his wife Phylis, runs his company according to the Christian values taught to him by his parents and by his Catholic faith.
Company seeks a ‘family environment’ >> Continued from page 1 the day when we were in school.” The two boys took turns holding down the fort while the other was at supper or afterschool activities. They did homework between tasks. They even hired some of their friends. “We learned to talk to customers and sell product,” said McFarlane. “We’d attend supplier meetings and learn all about tires and batteries. We got a lot of respect. It was a great business education.” About this time, McFarlane took flying lessons. He’d been smitten with the romance of flight since he’d begun building model airplanes as a little boy. When he went to community college, McFarlane used his self-taught car body repair and painting skills to paint aircraft as a part-time job at night. He didn’t finish college, but went on to a series of jobs in aviation, including crop-dusting. He founded McFarlane Aviation in 1970. He met his wife at his sister’s wedding, and he and Phylis were married in 1973. Today, they’re members of Annunciation Parish in nearby Baldwin. The McFarlanes brought their aircraft repair and crop-spraying business to Kansas in 1978, when they bought the Vinland Airport, located 10 miles southeast of Lawrence. “My parents asked me, ‘How do you pay for an airport?’” he recalled. “I said, “You don’t.’ It loses money, but it gives you a base of operations.” It occurred to McFarlane that many of the parts he was installing could be better — and cheaper. He incorporated his business as McFarlane Aviation, Inc., in 1986, and began to manufacture parts for small aircraft. Manufacturing aftermarket replacement parts for small aircraft became the company’s sole focus after 1993. Now, the company is McFarlane Aviation Products. Its 75,000-square-
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“WE TRY TO CREATE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. A PERSON SPENDS ONE-THIRD OF HIS LIFE AT WORK, SO WE WANT TO MAKE IT AS PLEASANT AS POSSIBLE.” Dave McFarlane McFarlane Aviation, Inc. foot factory is at the Vinland Airport.
Respect is the standard Two people who have come to know Dave and Phylis McFarlane over the years are fellow Annunciation parishioners Dave and Nancy Kronoshek. The McFarlanes are difficult to pick out in the pews because they are so modest. They’re involved in the parish — Phylis on the finance committee, and Dave grilling burgers at the parish booth during the annual Maple Leaf Festival. “That’s what I like about them the most,” said Dave Kronoshek. “We admire them as a couple. They’re successful, but they live a low-key, humble life. They still live in the same little ranch-style house near the airport.” “He’s proud of his business,” he continued, “but he’s prouder of how he runs his business. He’s interested in seeing his people participate in the success. That’s right in line with what Pope Francis says about business.” Kronoshek took a tour of the factory and was impressed not only by the plant, but with the 80-person workforce. “They’re loyal to him because he’s
loyal to them,” he said. McFarlane has good basic benefits but, over and above, he has others that are quite uncommon. For example, the company owns three airplanes and subsidizes employee flying lessons. About 15 to 20 employees are pilots. In addition to their sick and vacation time, McFarlane adds another free week without pay. Employees can give their sick time to another employee. The company also has a flexible time policy, so an employee can work early or late — if possible — should they need to be absent to take care of family matters. “We try to create a family environment,” he said. “A person spends onethird of his life at work, so we want to make it as pleasant as possible.” The company also has a profit-sharing plan. “We want our employees to feel they’re part of the business,” he said. “We want them to take ownership in the business — more than just a job.” “We do that several different ways,” he said. “One is that, at the end of every month, we figure profit and loss of the business, and we share 25 percent of the profit with our employees. The harder they work and save on supplies, they see the reward. There are some months without profit, but it’s accumulated until we do.” Employees also get a bonus on the anniversary of their employment date. McFarlane’s approach is based both on altruism and practicality. “I like helping people, and one of my biggest pleasures is to watch people learn new things,” said McFarlane. “We spend a lot of effort in training and exposing people to new types of skills. I feel a lot of satisfaction watching people become successful in life.” Simply put, company policy is the Golden Rule. “The basis of our policies toward our employees is to treat them the way we’d like to be treated,” said McFarlane.
ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two men have been arrested and charged in the assault and robbery on Oct. 21 of Father Thomas Kearns, 82, a retired priest in residence at Blessed Sacrament Parish here. The two men have also been charged with two additional counts of aggravated robbery — one crime being against another Kansas City, Kansas, pastor. Wya n d o tte County District Attorney Jerome A. Gorman Father Thomas c h a r g e d Kearns 19-year-old Ladarious Barkers and 20-yearold Marvin Moore — both of Kansas City, Kansas — with aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary and theft for the attack on Father Kearns, which took place at the rectory garage, 22nd and Parallel Parkway. The two men are also charged with two counts of aggravated robbery against another person a few blocks away on Oct. 27, and against another pastor further east on Parallel Parkway on Oct. 28. Both men are in the Wyandotte County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond. Father Kearns successfully underwent surgery for broken bones on the left side of his face and left eye socket on Oct. 24. He is currently convalescing.
Archdiocese to host final healing service of the year
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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — The final healing service for those affected by any sort of abuse or harm by representatives of the church or others will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Christ the King Church here, located at 5973 S.W. 25th St. The healing service is for any victim of any kind of abuse — physical, mental, sexual — and those who want to pray for them. This is the third healing service held in the archdiocese. The first was at Good Shepherd Church in Shawnee, while the second was at Sacred Heart Church in Emporia. For information or questions, contact Maura Dodson at (913) 647-0367 or send an email to: mdodson@archkck. org.