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WWW.THELEAVEN.COM | NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY IN KANSAS | VOL. 33, NO. 41 JUNE 15, 2012The bishops of Kansas, from left, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City, Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Salina, and Bishop Michael Jackels of Wichita will leadthe Rally for Religious Freedom June 29 on the south steps of the state Capitol in Topeka.Rally speaker:‘Look up andtake notice’By Jessica LangdonLeaven staffCathy RuseTOPEKA — Now is a critical time forevery Catholic to stand up and pay attention,believes Cathy Ruse, senior fellowfor legal studies with the Family ResearchCouncil in Washington, D.C.“I think everybodyshould pay attentionwhen the bishopsspeak in unison— and forcefully— about an issue ofpublic policy,” saidRuse, who will be thekeynote speaker thismonth at the statewideRally for ReligiousFreedom.The rally will take place on the southsteps of the Capitol in Topeka on June 29.Early this year, the U.S. Departmentof Health and Human Services revealeddetails of a health care mandate that willrequire employers to provide insurancecoverage to employees that includes contraceptives,sterilization and drugs thatare considered abortifacients.Catholic entities such as colleges, hospitalsand other institutions are includedin that requirement, regardless of religiousobjections.“Every single [bishop or archbishop]has spoken out and called this a violationof religious freedom,” said Ruse. “Everybodyshould look up and take notice.”Are you ready to rally?ParkingThousands are expected to attend the Rally forReligious Freedom June 29 on the steps of theCapitol in Topeka.Wondering where to park? Check out themaps on page 16 to figure out your options.The Kansas rally — which will bringtogether thousands of Catholics fromacross the state to the Capitol from 2 to3:30 p.m. on June 29 — is one of manysimilar events across the country.It is part of a nationwide “Fortnight forFreedom” called for by the U.S. bishops toheighten the awareness of all Americansto the threat this mandate represents tothe religious liberty of all. Running fromJune 21-July 4, the Fortnight focuses onour American heritage of religious libertyand is intended to be a time not only ofprayer, study, and catechesis, but also ofpublic action.This is an unprecedented occurrenceand an important issue, Ruse said.Ruse, who has written numerous columnson the issue, converted to Catholicismafter she graduated from GeorgetownLaw School in Washington. D.C..She went on to work for some time at theUSCCB.And she sees unprecedented unity onthis issue.In her keynote address at the rally,Ruse expects to draw on a “beautiful”idea from Cardinal William H. Keeler,the retired archbishop of Baltimore, whosaid, referring to the work of Catholicschools, “We don’t educate our studentsbecause they are Catholic. We educatethem because we are Catholic.”And Catholics aren’t alone in notingthe threat to religious freedom, saidRuse. In one of her columns on the topic,Ruse referred to more than 2,500 religiousleaders who, “in solidarity withthe Catholic Church,” signed a letter thisyear opposing the mandate.Because the parts of the health careact that have caught Catholics’ attentionhaven’t yet gone into effect, many peoplemight not even realize its full impact ofthem, Ruse said.“If this is allowed to stand, we maywell see Catholic institutions closing,”she said. And so many of them are a backboneof today’s society, she added. Onein six patients in the United States, forexample, is served by a Catholic hospital.“Real people,” she said, “are goingto be affected by this ruling if it causesCatholic institutions to close.”Catholics can be proud that theirchurch has held fast to its beliefs overhundreds of years, Ruse said, and shedoesn’t see that changing.“The church is going to hold onto herbeliefs here, too,” she said.Overview of therally’s program• Kansas City sopranoRebecca Lloyd will singthe national anthem.• Cathy Cleaver Ruse,senior legal fellow atthe Family ResearchCouncil, will offer thekeynote address.• Governor SamBrownback will offer anaddress.• The bishops of Kansaswill be present.• There will be speeches,Scripture readings,excerpts of foundingAmerican documents,and prayers.• A choir will leadparticipants in singinga selection of faithinspired,patriotichymns.• Hand-held Americanflags, bottled water,and song sheets will beavailable at the event.• An event hotline isavailable for directions,parking options, andother event-relatedquestions. The hotlinenumber is (913) 906-7024.

2 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012SECOND FRONT PAGE3Rose Ann (Hoag) and Ralph Steinbacher,membersof SacredHeart Parish,S h a w n e e ,will celebratetheir 50thwedding anniversaryonANNIVERSARIES June 30. Thecouple was married June 30, 1962, at St. JosephChurch, Yates Center. They have ninechildren, 35 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.T and Bob Stockman, members of St.Patrick parishesin Scrantonand OsageCity, will celebratetheir65th weddinganniversaryon June 17with a reception, hosted by their children,at the Scranton Community Park Building.The reception will begin immediately afterthe 10 a.m. Mass. The couple was marriedon June 13, 1947. Their children and theirspouses are: Barbara and Larry Schulte;Beverly Harris (deceased); Bruce and PatStockman; Brian and Michele Stockman; andBrenda and Kevin Selman. They also have 12grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Cards may be sent to the couple at 21508Shoreline Drive, Lyndon, KS 66451.Kenneth and Imogene Schmidt,members of St.Joseph Parish,Olpe, will celebratetheir 60thwedding anniversarywith on openhouse on June 24at the Knights ofColumbus Hall inOlpe. The couplewas married onMay 24, 1952, at St. Mary Church, Maydale.Their children are: Scott Schmidt; JoleneArndt; Steve Schmidt; Stan Schmidt; andJulie Schmidt. They also have 10 grandchildrenand six great-grandchildren.Queeny (Mayne) and K. Paul Poulose,members ofSacred Heart-St. Casimir,Leavenworth,will celebratetheir 50thwedding anniversaryonJune 17 with an 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred HeartChurch, followed by a dinner and receptionat the Overland Park Marriott. They weremarried on June 11, 1962, at St. Mary Churchin Koratty, Kerala state, India. The celebrationwill be hosted by their children and theirspouses: Anil and Clare Poulose, St. Paul,Minn.; Abraham and Mari Poulose, Shawnee;and Benjamin and Michelle Poulose, Nashville,Tenn. They also have 12 grandchildren.Walt and Winnie Tracz, members ofSt. Joseph Parish,Shawnee, celebratedtheir 60thwedding anniversaryon June 9 attheir home. Thecouple was marriedon June 14,1952, at the Cathedralof the ImmaculateConception,Kansas City, Mo. Their children and theirspouses are: Mick and Gayla Tracz; andStanley Dean Tracz. They also have eightgrandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Donald and Mary (Herken) Gwartney,membersof St.Lawrence Parish,Easton,will celebratetheir 70thwedding anni v e r s a r ywith family and friends on June 17 with aMass of thanksgiving at 9 a.m., followedby a brunch and reception at St. LawrenceChurch and parish hall. The couple wasmarried on June 30, 1942, at St. Lawrence.The couple’s children and their spousesare: David and Juanita Gwartney; Ben andKathy Tarbe; Doug and Jacque Gwartney;and Dennis Gwartney. The couple has 13grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.Tony and Judy (Huigens) Kostusik,members ofChurch of the Nativity,Leawood,will celebratetheir 50th weddinganniversaryon June 23 witha Mass at Nativity,followed bya dinner reception.The couplewas married on June 23, 1962, at St. GabrielChurch, Kansas City, Mo. Their childrenand their spouses are: Jean and ToddBrower, Overland Park; and Jim and TeresaKostusik, Stillwell. They also have fourgrandchildren.Joan (Gursky) and Harry Hennigh,members ofSacred HeartParish, Atchison,will celebratetheir60th weddinganniversar ywith a privatefamily celebration on June 30 at MamaMia’s Restaurant in Leavenworth. The couplewas married on June 28, 1952, in Racine,Wis. Their children and their spousesare: Patty and Dennis Gardner; Mike andKaren Hennigh; Dan and Robin Hennigh;and Kathy and Terry Chalfant. A son, MarkHennigh, is deceased. The couple has 12grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.John and Rosemary (Kinsella)Schmiedeler,members ofGood ShepherdParish,Shawnee, celebratedtheir60th weddinganniversaryon May 31. The couple was married on May31, 1952, at St. Peter Canisius Church, Chicago.Their children and their spouse are:Mary Jo Schmiedeler (deceased); Patriciaand Michael McKenna; Susie and MichaelBarnthouse; Dorothy Schmiedeler; TeresaSchmiedeler and Paul Welling; Judy and PhilDonnellan; and Kathy Schmiedeler and SamHowe. They also have 11 grandchildren.Gary and Mary Eleanor (Blaufuss)Baugh, membersof Holy TrinityParish, Lenexa,will celebratetheir 50th weddinganniversaryon June 23. Thecouple was marriedon June 23,1962, at St. MaryChurch, Hartford,by Father Alfred Pimple. Their childrenand their spouses are: Michael Baugh, Topeka;Greg and Jennifer Baugh, Lenexa;Marie and Mike Deasy, Plano, Texas; Christiand Bruce Weldon, Olathe; and Kevin andBarb Baugh, Pottsboro, Texas. They alsohave 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.They will celebrate with aMass on June 23, followed by a backyardparty at their home for family and friends.ANNIVERSARY POLICYThe Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65and 70th anniversary notices. Announcementsare due by 5 p.m. eightdays (Thursday) before the desiredpublication date. Announcements mustbe typed. They are for parishioners ofCatholic parishes in the Archdioceseof Kansas City in Kansas, or for thosewho have resided in the archdiocesefor a significant period of time. Pleaseinclude the following Information:• The couple’s names; their parish;the date they were married; church andcity where they were married; whatthey are doing to celebrate; date ofthe celebration; names of children (ifdesired); number of grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren; photo. Photos thatare emailed need to be at least 200 dpi.Mailed photos should be on photo paperand printed at a photo lab. Photosthat are printed from home printers donot reproduce well.Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109,attn: anniversaries; or send an emailto: Todd@theleaven.com. If you wouldlike your photo returned to you, pleaseinclude a self-addressed stampedenvelope.Archbishop Naumann’sweekly calendarJune 15Catholic Housing of WyandotteCounty benefit dinner — LivestrongSporting ParkJune 16Evening of prayer and reflection foryoung adults — Cathedral of St. PeterJune 17Mass for Junior Knights and Ladies ofSt. Peter ClaverJune 18Mass and reception at residence —Catholic CharitiesJune 19Administrative Team meetingLeavenworth Catholic schoolscorporate meetingJune 20Hayden corporate meetingDonnelly board socialJune 21Catholic Education Foundation meetingResurrection School board meetingJune 25-27Catholic Leadership Institute forBishops — Charlotte, N.C.June 27Kansas City, Kan., Serra golf dinner —St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kan.June 28Johnson County Serra Mass andbarbecueJune 29Life Teen Mass — Benedictine CollegeRally for Religious Freedom — TopekaArchbishop Keleher’sweekly calendarJune 1Christian Foundation for Children &Aging MassJune 2“Catholic Way” recordingJune 3Federal prison MassJune 5-6Labor Review Board — New YorkJune 21Family Mass — Mayo County, IrelandJune 22Wedding — Mayo County, IrelandJune 24Mass — Bally Shannon, IrelandRenovations link history and futureImmaculate Conceptionin Leavenworth reopensafter year of workBy Jessica LangdonLeaven staffLEAVENWORTH — Sue Suwalskycan point to the exact moment she saw adream turning into a reality.It was when she saw sunshine streamingfrom a skylight into the ImmaculateConception Church sanctuary in Leavenworth.Suwalsky, a longtime member of ImmaculateConception-St. Joseph Parish,loved the way the light fell onto the newcrucifix.“That was almost a breathtaking momentfor me,” said Suwalsky, part of thecommittee that saw a list of major renovations— including enhanced lightingand a new 14-foot crucifix — to completion.For almost a year, all Masses tookplace at the combined parish’s nearbySt. Joseph site, while crews installednew pews, replaced the floor, expandedthe lighting, improved the sanctuary,and completed other projects.A Mass and open house officially welcomedparishioners back into ImmaculateConception Church for services andgave them a chance to see the changes.Rich historyThe renovation of the church highlightsa rich history in Leavenworth —and in the Archdiocese of Kansas City inKansas as a whole.The work also shows that the peopleof this parish believe in their future, saidpastor Father David McEvoy, O. Carm.All of this couldn’t have happened withoutthe help of a lot of people.Between both churches, he said,there are beautiful facilities and a lot ofhistory.Immaculate Conception sits on landthat played a major role in the history ofthe archdiocese.Construction began on the Cathedralof the Immaculate Conception in 1864and it was dedicated in 1868.Pioneering Bishop John BaptistMiege spent many months collectingfunds in South America to pay for theconstruction of the “massive, beautiful,Romanesque” church — his cathedral— that once stood here, said Father David.Though the see was moved to KansasCity, Kan., in 1947, the church remainedopen as a parish in Leavenworth untilDec. 30, 1961, when a massive fire destroyedit.Plans for the present-day church thatreplaced the old cathedral began soonafter the fire.The modern church — reflectingthe architecture of the era — opened in1964 during the Second Vatican Council.In 2007, a committee began lookingat its needs and coming up with plansLeaven photos by Elaina CochranFather David McEvoy, O. Carm., pastor of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth,shows parishioner Jerry Frietchen some of the highlights of the renovated Immaculate ConceptionChurch.Leaven photos by Elaina CochranPhotos detailing the rich history of Immaculate Conception Parish, which was once the cathedral ofthe Diocese of Leavenworth, are displayed for all to enjoy.for the building’s first renovation.In 2010, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumannapproved a feasibility study, and acapital campaign began that fall.The parish made plans to take care ofsome necessary improvements and dosome beautification at the same time.Two stained glass windows that survived thefire that destroyed the old cathedral in 1961have a special place in the renovated church.‘More prayerful aspect’Substantial work took place betweenPentecost 2011 — when things weremoved out of the church — and Pentecost2012 when it was ready to reopen.From the new wood pews, whichare padded, to the copper and bronzetouches designed to match the organpipes, care was taken with every detail.Father David believes the sanctuary,for example, with its limestone andwood, is an apt reflection of the Kansaslandscape.Other changes were very intentionalas well.“When you come into the churchyour focus goes immediately to the crucifix,”said Father David.“I think it’s got a more prayerful aspect,”he added.Not only is the sanctuary now allon one level, but accessibility was improvedthroughout the building with anelevator leading to Miege Hall.The acoustics have been improved aswell, and the baptismal area has beenexpanded. Even the adoration chapelhas seen some changes.Linking past, presentand futureArchbishop Naumann celebrated thereopening Mass on May 27, and concelebrantswere Father David and FatherJohn Maier. Deacons Tim McEvoy andTerrance Mulcare also took part in theMass.In the archbishop’s homily, said FatherDavid, “he focused on the site,”which is an important part of the archdiocese’sown heritage.“We’re not to forget the history ofwhat’s gone before us,” he said.It was fitting, therefore, that thebuilding features an entire wall displayingphotos of the old cathedral.But the renovated church also showcasesthe few items from the originalcathedral that survived the fire — acouple of stained-glass windows, thebaptismal font and the bells.Publication No. (ISSN0194-9799)PresidentMost Reverend Joseph F.NaumannEditorReverend Mark Goldasich, stlfrmark@theleaven.comManaging EditorAnita McSorleyanita@theleaven.comSenior ReporterJoe Bolligjoe@theleaven.comProduction ManagerTodd Habigertodd@theleaven.comReporterJessica Langdonjessica@theleaven.comAdvertising RepresentativeJennifer Siebesjennifer@theleaven.comPublished weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the week afterThanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June through August. 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4 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012‘We’re the lucky ones’Bishop Ward grad cherishes work with students on South Dakota reservationBy Jessica LangdonLeaven staffKANSAS CITY, Kan. —Marcia Charbonneauknows there are plenty ofpeople out there makingbad news.Fortunately, the parishionerof St. Patrick Parish in KansasCity, Kan., also knows a more inspiringworld.“There are good people out there doinggood things,” she said.In fact, several of those people wererelaxing around her kitchen table atthat very moment. Among them washer 25-year-old daughter Urse Charbonneauand several of Urse’s friends.This group has spent years workingwith kids at the Red Cloud IndianSchool on the Pine Ridge Reservation inSouth Dakota.Beyond statisticsThere’s a lot of freedom to learn andgrow as a teacher at Red Cloud, saidUrse, a graduate of St. Pat’s, as well asa 2004 graduate of Bishop Ward HighSchool in Kansas City, Kan.Her desire to help others, she said,grew out of her Catholic upbringing.But it was the Jesuit influence sheencountered at St. Louis University thatled her to discover a unique volunteeropportunity on the large reservation inrural South Dakota.The statistics paint a dismal pictureof Pine Ridge Reservation: an 80 percentunemploymentrate, 61 percentof childrenliving below thepoverty line, and acounty defined asthe second poorestin the nationby its per capitaincome.But the youngadults who volunteeron the reservationknow that’sonly part of thestory.Instead, these adults talk about kidswith hopes, dreams, talents and accomplishments.Urse started her time at Red CloudSchool in 2008, first serving in themiddle school, running the after-schoolprogram and substitute teaching.She soon entered a master’s programthrough Creighton University inOmaha, Neb., while continuing to teachmiddle-school social studies at RedCloud.The community quickly became ahome, and she loved it so much she washired on and stayed an extra year as ateacher.Expanding horizonsMore than a schoolThe young adults who serve as teachers,aides, support staff, bus drivers, librariansand more share their own lifeexperiences with the kids.“It is a rural setting, so there’s notthat much interaction with people fromplaces around the country,” said LizWelch, a second-year volunteer at RedRed Cloud Indian School is aCatholic mission administered bythe Jesuits and the Lakota people.It encompasses a heritage center,Catholic parishes across the reservation,two elementary schools anda high school. Several hundred studentsare enrolled in the schools.Leaven photo by Elaina CochranBishop Ward graduate Urse Charbonneau, left, has been working with kids at the Red Cloud Indian School in the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakotasince 2008. To her right is Shannon McConnaughey, a first-year volunteer who took time away from medical school to work with students at the school,teaching biology, anatomy and physiology. She believes the experiences she has had there will one day make her a better doctor.Cloud. “Seeing a group of 20 peoplefrom all around the country I thinkreally broadens their view of placesthey could go orschools that theycould go to.”Despite havingmore responsibilitiesat homethan many teenselsewhere, RedCloud students arestill simply kids atheart.They hang outwith their friends.They join teams.And basketball?“It’s like the biggest unifying force,”Urse said.Making connectionsAlthough this school isn’t exactlylike the one he went to as a kid, volunteerTim Sullivan quickly connectedwith the students — especially when hedrove the school bus.“I made them cookies and I camerunning onto the bus and I just hear thisroar before I get on,” he said. “It’s like,‘Tim! Tim!’ And this little 6-year-old girlwas leading the charge in the front.”Urse and another teacher hit theroad for a trip across the state with severalstudents in tow after three of thekids won an award.Instead of sending everyone to bedat the end of the day, the group spenthours playing games and laughing.It’s the kind of thing Urse knows thekids will remember for a long time.Shining starsThe fun times make things easierwhen it’s time to get serious.“You say, ‘Guys, we’ve got to cometo work today,’ and they’re there andthey’re ready,” said Tim.The students’ achievements — manyof them highlighted on the website at:www.redcloudschool.org — reflectthat.The school has 54 recipients of Billand Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarships,the highest number per capitain the country. Seniors have receivedfull scholarships to many colleges. Allthe students volunteer.Not goodbye forever“I love going to school every day,”said Urse. “I laugh a lot.”So it was with a broken heart that sheapproached the principal this spring togive her notice and inform her that sheplans to pursue something new nextyear.Even when volunteers and employeesleave Red Cloud, however, they’reoften not saying goodbye forever.Volunteer Anne Grass taught forthree years at Red Cloud before leavingto teach in St. Louis.“She sends letters every coupleweeks,” said Tim, who took over theclass Grass taught. “I get to watch kids’faces light up” when they receive one.One of the tough realities of thevolunteer program is that most of theyoung adults eventually leave after afew years, he said.“Our kids know that and see that andunderstand it better than we do,” saidTim.‘The lucky ones’DEMOGRAPHICS of thePINE RIDGE RESERVATION• As of 2011, population estimatesof the reservation range from28,000 to 40,000• 80% of residents are unemployed• 49% of the residents live belowthe federal poverty level• 61% of the residents under theage of 18 live below the federalpoverty level• Per capita income in ShannonCounty is $6,286• The infant mortality rate is fivetimes higher than the nationalaverage• Native American amputationrates due to diabetes are three tofour times higher than the nationalaverage• Death rate due to diabetes is threetimes higher than the nationalaverage• Life expectancy in 2007 was estimatedto be 48 for males and 52 forfemalesThe feeling of being a volunteerfades quickly for the adults who workwith the kids at Red Cloud.Tim finds himself explaining that oftento people back home in Massachusetts.“I always get this sense they thinkI’m sacrificing something by beingthere,” he said. The young adults all insistthey’re not giving up a thing.“We actually get a lot by doing this,”said Urse. “We’re the lucky ones.”By Joe BolligLeaven staffTHE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 LOCAL NEWS 5Into the wild blue yonderFather Klingele joins ‘Team’ Air ForceLeaven photo by Joe BolligFather Brian Klingele will join the Air Force in August. While he will remain a priest of the archdiocese,he will also be a part of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.“Unlike a parish ministry, achaplain can find himself ina combat zone, under fire,with the men and womenhe is serving. Most parishpriests don’t find themselvesin that circumstance. Asa military chaplain, theexpectation is: ‘Where yourpeople go, you go, too.’”KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Father BrianKlingele might be changing uniforms,but he’ll still be batting for the sameteam.In August, Father Klingele, pastor ofHoly Angels Parish in Garnett and St.John the Baptist Parish in Greeley, willtrade in his black clericals for the blueuniform of a U.S. Air Force chaplain.On Aug. 25, he will report toMaxwell-Gunter Air Force Base nearMontgomery, Ala., for five weeks ofcommissioned officer training. Afterthat, he will undergo a basic chaplaincourse at Fort Jackson, S.C. FatherKlingele’s first assignment will be withthe 55th Air Wing at Offutt Air ForceBase near Omaha, Neb.Father James Ludwikowski, pastorof Good Shepherd Parish in Shawneeand a retired Air Force chaplain, sworeFather Klingele into the Air Force withthe rank of captain on April 10 at SaviorPastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan.Father Klingele, 37, will remain a priestof the archdiocese during his three-yearperiod of service, but he will also bepart of the Archdiocese for the MilitaryServices, USA.The decision wasn’t exactly a boltfrom the blue.“It’s something I’ve thought about fora little bit, off and on, for at least eightyears, but not in depth,” said FatherKlingele, who was ordained in 2002.“I’ve looked up information about it.“But really, it was the last year and ahalf that I more prayerfully, more seriouslycontemplated this.”There were two key factors that finallypushed him forward: He felt thecall — and he saw the need.“Ultimately, in my prayer and spiritualdirection, I came to the point thatI felt it was God’s calling for me to dothis, a vocation within a vocation,” hesaid.More than a year ago, ArchbishopTimothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocesefor the Military Services, USA, askedhis brother bishops for their help inministering to the vastly underservedmilitary and diplomatic community ofCatholics for which he is responsible.“[Archbishop Broglio’s] archdioceseis the whole world, all the U.S. militaryand U.S. embassies,” said FatherKlingele. “He [talked about] the difficultiescaused by the lack of priests inthe military.”Father Klingele’s fellow commissionedofficers will be other chaplains,attorneys, nurses, doctors, engineers,and other persons who already havedegrees and professional experienceneeded by the Air Force, said FatherKerry Abbott, director of vocations forthe Archdiocese of Military Services,and a 24-year Air Force veteran.Father Klingele’s stint in Alabama,said Father Abbott, will serve as his introductionto military life.“It’s a ‘bluing’ process — to help himunderstand what it is and how to be anAir Force officer,” said Father Abbott.“There will be military history courses,physical training, and what it means tobe a leader in the Air Force.”His subsequent training at Fort Jacksonwill teach him what it means to bea military chaplain and help him understandthe expectations and responsibilities,said Father Abbott. In many ways,the role of a priest-chaplain is the sameas a diocesan pastor.“What a priest-chaplain does in themilitary is very similar [to a local pastor],”said Father Abbott. “A priest iscalled to celebrate the sacraments,whatever branch of the military he isassigned to. That is his primary role.That’s the reason why he’s there, andthe reason the Air Force wants FatherBrian.”But there are some important differences,too.“Unlike a parish ministry, a chaplaincan find himself in a combat zone, underfire, with the men and women he isserving,” said Father Abbott. “Most parishpriests don’t find themselves in thatcircumstance. As a military chaplain,the expectation is: ‘Where your peoplego, you go, too.’”Chaplains can find themselves indistant, remote locations. In combatsituations, a chaplain might move everytwo or three days between forwardoperating bases. They have to remainphysically fit and well-grounded in asense of who they are and where theyare from — both as men and as Catho-”Father Kerry Abbott, director of vocationsfor the Archdiocese of Military Serviceslic priests. Chaplains also have to ministerto people who have experiencedtrauma.Catholic chaplains — indeed, all militarychaplains — have an obligation tooffer support to military personnel andtheir families of all faiths or no faith.“They participate in caring for the religiousand spiritual needs of all womenand men in the military,” said FatherAbbott. “Father Klingele would not beCatholics in the military:Do we have their back?The Archdiocese for the MilitaryServices, USA, serves the spiritualneeds of Catholics in the militaryand diplomatic services, and civiliancontractors, all over the globe.Unfortunately, there are neverenough priests. Between Sept. 11,2001, and today, the number ofCatholic military chaplains has declinedfrom 400 to 257. About 25percent of the people in the U.S.military are Catholic, but Catholicpriests are only 8 percent of thechaplain corps.Thankfully, the number of Catholicchaplains is growing due to cooperationbetween the Archdiocese forthe Military Services and Americanbishops and religious orders throughthe Co-Sponsorship Program. This isan education cost-sharing programfor seminarians.The Archdiocese for the MilitaryServices is not part of the militaryand receives no federal funding. Ithas no parishes to support its ministry,so it depends entirely on thegenerosity of Catholics who want tohelp Catholic individuals and theirfamilies in the military and diplomaticservices.To make a donation, go to thewebsite at: www.milarch.org andclick on the “Donate” tab.asked to provide religious services forthose outside of the Catholic faith, buthe would be asked to provide for theneeds of non-Catholic personnel.”This means that he might help findappropriate clergy for a group or provideresources for worship. Or, for example,he might help Jewish personnelobtain kosher food suitable for Passover.“The chaplain corps is to provide forthe religious involvement, expression,education and worship [for individualsof] all those religions recognizedby the Department of Defense,” saidFather Ludwikowski, who retired after29 years as an Air Force chaplain, withthe rank of lieutenant colonel, in March2009.“He will be in a very ecumenical environment,”he continued. “Likewise,he will be a junior chaplain starting off,with probably senior Protestant chaplainsover him. He might have seniorCatholic chaplains, but there aren’t asmany of us. He might have a senior,Protestant, female chaplain boss.”A Catholic chaplain has a lot to offernon-Catholics, said Father Ludwikowski.They can pray with them, offer counsel,and just, by their physical presence,be an expression of the holy in theirmidst.Drawing from his own experience,Father Ludwikowski offered his recommendations.“My advice would be to jump in withboth feet, be enthusiastic about yourCatholicism, and yet be very open andflexible to multiple religious experiences,”he said.

6 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012By Jessica LangdonLeaven staffKANSAS CITY, Kan. — When theMurry family talks about finding the“perfect match” or “the one,” they’re nottalking about a great date.They’re looking for someone — maybeeven in the Kansas City area — whomight be able to save lives.Finding the perfect match for a bonemarrow transplant could make a worldof difference for four brothers: 21-yearoldSean, 17-year-old Patrick, 10-yearoldDanny and 8-year-old Timmy.All four boys, who live in St. Louis,have a rare condition called Diamond-Blackfan anemia.Their grandfather John Murry, retiredpresident of Donnelly College in KansasCity, Kan., hopes upcoming donor registrationdrives will reveal a “genetic twin”who can help give his grandsons long,healthy lives.And the timing’s getting critical, saidMurry, especially for the two older boys.Lighting strikes four timesWhen Murry’s son Tim and wife Maggiewelcomed theiroldest son Seaninto the world 21years ago, neitherhad ever heard ofDiamond-Blackfananemia.Few people had.Their baby had thedistinction of beingonly the 151st personwith the diagnosis.“Their bone marrowdoesn’t produceany red bloodcells,” explainedMurry. “Basically, they don’t produceany of their own blood.”Lightning struck three more times forthe family, with each younger brotheralso born with the same condition.The two youngest boys have had iteasier so far, thanks to medications. Buttheir family knows that might not alwaysbe the case.Sean and Patrick, on the other hand,have both faced blood transfusions everyfew weeks for their entire lives.Transfusion dangersBecause their blood doesn’t renew itself,it has a short “shelf life” in the body,Murry explained.So Sean — a student at LindenwoodUniversity in St. Charles, Mo., whodreams of a career in show business —and Patrick — a high school letterman inbowling with a passion for marine biology— take time out of their schedulesevery three weeks for the hours-longprocess.Wanted: A perfect matchFamily seeks bone marrow donor for brothersSean MurryAge: 21Sean is activein LindenwoodUniversity’s theatreprogram in St.Charles, Mo.Why get swabbed?According to DKMS, the world’slargest bone marrow donor center:• Every four minutes, someone isdiagnosed with a blood cancer• Every 10 minutes, a bloodcancer claims a life• Leukemia kills more children inthe United States than any other disease,and blood cancer is the secondleading cause of cancer deathsPatrick MurryAge: 17Patrick is an honorstudent with astrong interest inmarine biology.Those necessary and frequent transfusionsare actually what make Diamond-Blackfan anemia so dangerous in the longrun.“You have a buildup of iron in the system,”said Murry.For much of Sean and Patrick’s lives,that meant needles in their thighs everynight and hours of pumping to get theiron out. Medicine now does that job.But that doesn’t erase all of the iron,and the excesseventually destroysvital organs — includingthe heartand liver.“The older youget, the more ironbuilds up in the system,”said Murry.So finding amatch for a bonemarrow transplantfor them is morepressing than ever.The idea is tobasically “install”someone else’s blood system into the boys.Greater numbers,greater chancesTwo potential matches for Sean andPatrick have already fallen through.Facing those disappointments, familymembers started thinking about waysto increase their own chances of findinga match while also helping the roughly10,000 others who are waiting for lifesavingbone marrow transplants.Only about two percent of the U.S.population is on the registry from whichdoctors seek matches for their patients.Unfortunately, six out of 10 peoplenever receive the marrow transplantsthat could save their lives, according tothe bone marrow donor center DKMSAmericas, which works with the Murryfamily to set up donor drives.“It is very difficult to find that perfectmatch,” said Joyce Jones, DKMS donorrecruiter manager. “Only about 30 percentwill find it within their family.”Danny MurryAge: 10Danny likes booksand sports, especiallybaseball. He’sknown for beingvery helpful.So greater numbers on the registrycan only mean one thing, said Murry: “Agreater chance of having a match.”‘Get swabbed’Timmy MurryAge: 8Timmy likes soccerand baseball. Hisbrother, Danny,says the girls alllike Timmy.The boys are part of a big Catholicfamily — with lots of members in KansasCity. And family members have beenbusy organizing registration drives,many of them at area parishes.The family and DKMS encourage peopleto “get swabbed” and possibly save alife.Registration involves simple swabs ofthe insides of both cheeks to collect cellsfor tissue typing.To be added to the registry, potentialdonors must be between the ages of 18and 55 and meet a few basic health requirements.It only takes about 10 minutes to registerand doesn’t cost the potential donoranything (although DKMS welcomes donationsto cover the $65 it takes to addeach new donor to the registry).“It is as simple as filling out a formand getting your cheeks swabbed with acotton swab,” said Jones.‘I hope I’m the one’For years, when someone turned outto be a match, bone marrow was generallytaken from the donor’s pelvic area.That still happens in certain cases.More often, though, procedurescalled “peripheral blood stem-cell donations”take place.A donor’s blood is bolstered by a syntheticprotein a few days ahead of time.Then, on the day of the collection, aneedle removes blood from one arm,and a machine separates out the bloodstem cells.The remaining blood is then replacedin the donor’s other arm.It’s up to the doctors in each case todetermine which method will work best.The procedure is far easier on the donorthan it is on the recipient, who mustgo through a much more intensive process,said Murry.Get swabbedThose registering as donorsmust be between the ages of 18and 55, in general good health, andshould weigh at least 110 poundsand have a body mass index nogreater than 40. They must be willingto donate to any patient who isa match.For more information, visit thewebsite at: www.marrow4murrys.com, or the DKMS site at: www.getswabbed.org.The following drives are scheduled:• June 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.St. James Catholic Church309 S. Stewart St.Liberty, Mo.• June 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.St. Patrick Catholic Church1357 N.E. 42nd St.North Kansas City, Mo.• June 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Perceptive Software22701 W. 68th Terr.Shawnee• July 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.St. Andrew the Apostle Church6415 N.E. Antioch Rd.Gladstone, Mo.• July 23, 2-7 p.m.Atonement Lutheran Church9948 Metcalf Ave.Overland Park• Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Church of the Ascension (lowerlevel of church)9510 W. 127th St.Overland Park• Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.St. Mary Queen of the UniverseChurch230 E. Cloud St.Salina• Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Annual Sprint Health FairWinter Garden on campus6020 Sprint Pkwy.LeawoodHis family isn’t the only one prayingfor a match, he said. But having organizedthese drives, he and his familymembers always thank profusely everyonewho registers.Still, it seems that the people whoregister are equally thankful for the opportunity.“The typical comment we get,” saidMurry, “is: ‘I hope I’m the one.’”THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012LOCAL NEWSTopeka parish receives second historic designationHoly Name Church adds itsname to the Registerof Historic PlacesBy Marc and Julie AndersonSpecial to The LeavenTOPEKA — If you’re thinking of hittingthe historic site circuit this summer,you won’t have to travel far to discovera twofer.That’s right, Mater Dei Parish in Topekalays claim to a fame that even SanFrancisco’s Golden Gate Bridge isn’t entitledto.The parish is the proud possessor ofnot one, but two listings in the NationalRegister of Historic Places as of January2012.The National Register of Historic Placesis the nation’s official list of culturalresources worthy of preservation and ispart of a national program to coordinatepublic and private efforts to identify andpreserve historic and archeological resources.To qualify for inclusion on the register,the property must meet certain criteria.For example, it must be associatedwith significant events in American historyor have an association with the livesof persons who were significant in thenation’s past.Generally speaking, religious structuresand properties used for religiouspurposes are not eligible for inclusion onthe register, although there are exceptions.Mater Dei met an exception.Mater Dei was formed in 2006 fromthe merger of the former Assumptionand Holy Name parishes. Just two yearsafter the merger, pastor Father Jon Hullingerand parishioners began to researchthe guidelines and application processfor the Church of the Assumption to earnWagner’sMud-Jacking Co.Specializing in Foundation RepairsMud-jacking and Waterproofing.Serving Lawrence, Topekaand surrounding areas.Topeka (785) 233-3447Lawrence (785) 749-1696In business since 1963www.foundationrepairks.comMater Dei Parish in Topeka is comprised of Holy Name Church, left, and Assumption Church, right. Both churches have listings in the National Registerof Historic Places. Assumption received its designation in 2008 while Holy Name received its designation this year.a listing on the register.At the time, the church’s rose windowdesperately needed repair and fundswere limited. Mark Burenheide, then amember of the parish finance council,advised the parish that a historic designationmeant that tax credits could beused to help pay for repairs and otherfuture needs.Despite being a religious building, parishionerslearned Assumption Churchmight meet at least one of the exceptions— that of being in proximity to a historicdistrict.Assumption Church is located acrossthe street from the Kansas state Capitol,already designated a historic district.The church, the third built on the sitesince 1862, was designed in the mission/Spanish revival and Renaissance styles.Holy Name Church, like Assumption,falls within or on the edges of a historicdistrict. The parish, founded in 1914,is near two historic districts — the lateGothic-style Topeka High School andthe impressive homes of Governor’sRow.Given Holy Name’s proximity to thesestructures, both Burenheide and FatherHullinger thought it made sense for theparish to apply for another designation.Holy Name was built in 1925 andis modeled after Chicago’s St. IgnatiusChurch. Holy Name’s design is in theRenaissance revival style and featuresa dressed Carthage limestone exteriorwith Tuscan Doric pilasters at all cornersand junctions, and a tile roof.“One of the interesting things welearned during the application processConcrete WorkAny type of repair and new workDriveways, Walks, PatiosMember of Queen of the Holy Rosary ParishHarvey M. Kascht (913) 262-15557is that parishioners held a parish bazaarto raise money to build the church [initially],and [the parish bazaar] is onetradition that survives today,” said Burenheide.Both churches of Mater Dei representthe faith and sacrifices made by earliergenerations of Catholics, said FatherHullinger. He feels called to do his partto hand these structures on to futuregenerations.“It’s pretty obvious that were buildingon two wonderful and beautifultraditions and that we’ve been givenan opportunity to hand on not only thebeauty, intellectually and spirituallyof our Catholic faith, but [also] architecturallyand artistically,” said FatherHullinger.

Sanctuary of hopeCenter helps retreatants take God’s peace back homeSTORY AND PHOTOSBY SHEILA MYERSIn today’s rat race, a spiritualretreat may seem likean indulgence but, accordingto Father Dennis Wait,it can be just the thing torestore inner peace.Father Wait is the spiritualdirector for Sanctuaryof Hope (SOH), an interfaithprayer and retreatcenter in Kansas City, Kan.SOH’s 27,000-squarefootfacility and 33 acres of beautifullymaintained grounds provide space forgroups and individuals to reflect and“meet God in their own way,” said FatherWait.And while SOH caters to all faiths, 60to 70 percent of its visitors are Catholic.Father Wait felt called to establish thecenter in 1996 during a sabbatical in Minnesotawhen he was pastor of Our Ladyand St. Rose Parish in Kansas City, Kan.,struggling to meet the deeper needs of thecommunity.“The Lord said, ‘Dennis, just bring thepeople to me and I’ll take care of them,’”Father Wait said.He returned from Minnesota fired upabout his inspiration, received approvalfrom then-Archbishop James P. Keleherand set out to transform the 100-year-oldfacility into a prayer and retreat center.The building had traditionally been aplace for healing — first as an asylum forthe mentally ill, then as a nursing homerun by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth,and finally as a place for Vietnameserefugees. So it made perfect sense totransform it into a place for spiritual healing.Today, the center contains 22 sleepingrooms for overnight retreats, a fullyequipped commercial kitchen and diningroom, a chapel, library, youth room withspace for 22 cots, and meeting roomssmall and large. The property surroundingthe building includes wooded trails,a meadow, a water garden and numerousshrines where visitors can meditate andpray.A nearby residence, the House of Peace,provides space for overflow and a more intimateenvironment for small groups.‘Miracle after miracle’Father Wait said transforming thebuilding into a retreat center over the past16 years has taken “miracle after miracle.”“God has sent people — professionalswho told us what needed to be done,” hesaid.Water lines had to be replaced, electricalsystems brought up to code, walls andwoodwork painted and refinished.“We just started at one end — the newend — and moved our way back to theolder part,” Father Wait said.The Sisters of Charity added the “new”end in 1946, including the chapel and elevator.The center is a work in progress andstill falls short of Father Wait’s vision.Some improvements entail enormouscosts, such as replacing the large boilerand the building’s 118 windows.In case the boiler goes out, Father Waitinstalled a wood-burning stove in the chapel.Besides Father Wait, six live-in residentsassist with retreats and help maintainthe facility and grounds. The groupforms a small faith community. FatherWait considers the living arrangement ablessing.“I love it,” he said. “Being a diocesanpriest, it gives me a community so I’m nota lone ranger.”The residents wear different hats, dependingon their unique talents.Steve Sullivan manages the kitchenand cooks meals. Jeff Stock, a professionallandscaper, designs plantings andoversees landscape maintenance. Someresidents are bilingual, a valued skill inthe Kansas City, Kan., neighborhood.Anita Martinez, a mother and grandmother,helps with retreats and adds anartistic touch to the facility. She livedalone in North Kansas City before movingto SOH almost five years ago.“I like the atmosphere,” Martinez said.“I like the solitude, the prayers in the morning.It’s just a good place to be at peace.”Sanctuary of Hope, an interfaith prayer and retreatcenter in Kansas City, Kan., was establishedin 1996.The retreat house was constructed in 1898 as ahome for the mentally ill. With a front ramp andelevator, the facility is completely handicap accessible.Providing a depth of peaceVisitors learn about SOH from word ofmouth. Julie Zimmer learned about thecenter from one of the volunteers.“I was looking for a retreat center closein, inexpensive and with a Christ-likeenvironment for a group of women in aBible study I facilitate,” she said.Her group ranged from age 47 to 87.Some stayed two nights; others only one.The experience caught her group by surprise,as it often does with visitors.“The outcome was truly amazing,”Zimmer said. “Each came away renewedand refreshed. God seemed to know justhow much time they had and met themin unique and special ways. They walked,they prayed, they listened, they heard.”Zimmer’s experience is exactly whatFather Wait had in mind when he establishedSOH.“It’s bringing this broad depth of peaceto people’s lives,” Father Wait said. “Ifthey have peace in God, in Christ, howeverthey see that, then they can go backinto their homes, families and workplacesand live that peace.”About 600 people visit SOH each year,but the center can accommodate twoto-threetimes that amount, Father Waitsaid.His goal is to book more retreats duringthe week and to put the center onsound financial footing.“My hope is that we could establish afinancial corpus that would take care of itso it’s always used as a place of healing,”he said.In addition to spiritual retreats, SOHprovides opportunities for youth groupsto log service hours. Students help cleandebris and work on landscaping and indoormaintenance projects, such as painting.SOH’s location in inner-city KansasCity, Kan., also provides opportunities forcommunity outreach to the area’s culturallydiverse residents. The center taps resourcesprovided by other charities in thearea.“I’ve never seen so many groups likethat now working together,” Father Waitsaid. “It’s putting a good web around people.We’re not duplicating. We’re enhancing.”SOH raises most of its $225,000-plusoperating budget from two fundraisers.“Run the Good Race” is a combined crosscountryand road race to be held on June16. It winds through the SOH groundsand neighborhood and draws hundredsof participants. The event raises about$10,000 after expenses, said Bill Page,race coordinator.The second major fundraiser, scheduledfor Nov. 10, is the Hope Benefit Dinner,Dance and Auction. SOH appreciatesdonations of cash, new items or gift certificatesto be auctioned at the event.The water garden provides aplace of quiet solitude. Thepond was dug by students atBishop Ward High School, supervisedby members of theKansas City Water GardenSociety.Father Dennis Wait, founderand spiritual director ofSanctuary of Hope, looksover a book in the day roomof the facility.

12 CLASSIFIEDS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 CALENDAR 13EmploymentWeb developer/ IT staff – Self-motivated individualto build and maintain a website for a major KansasCity-based business. This full-time position will involvecollaboration with content and marketing departmentsin developing direction for the B2B website. Submit resume,via email, to: nmosburg@bjprls.com.Manager/assistant manager - Sheridan’s FrozenCustard in Shawnee is looking to fill our manager/assistant manager position. The right candidate willbe a hard worker with good communication and mathskills and a self-starter capable of providing directionto a staff of up to 20 employees. The candidate shouldbe customer- and quality-focused, and will be requiredto work a flexible schedule, including days, nights andweekends. Salary will be based on level of experience.Send resume, via email, to: Shawnee.manager@sheridansfrozencustard.com or call (913) 626-6019.Choir accompanist - Part time, for Holy TrinityParish, Lenexa. Accompany the Holy Trinity Chorale atweekly rehearsals from 7 - 9 p.m. on Thursdays; at 9:30a.m. Mass every 2nd and 4th Sunday; at 4 p.m. Massevery 3rd Saturday; plus special services during theschool year. Salary commensurate with qualificationsand experience. For information or to apply, contactDr. Chloë Stodt, director of music, at (913) 895-0682 orsend an email to her at: cstodt@htlenexa.org. Deadlineis July 10.Religion teacher - Full time, for ArchbishopO’Hara High School, Kansas City, Mo., for the upcomingacademic year. The courses include: UnderstandingScriptures I & II and Apologetics and Morality. Thesuccessful candidate must be a practicing Catholic withan undergraduate or graduate degree in theology orpastoral studies. Some coaching and extracurricularopportunities are available. Interested candidatesshould submit a letter of interest, resume, and threeletters of recommendation to Ms. Ann Wright, assistantprincipal, via email, at: awright@oharahs.org.Music director – St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park,a parish of over 1300 families, is seeking an energeticand qualified individual to serve as its music director.In addition to interacting with cantors and accompanists,this individual will conduct the adult choir andchildren’s choir and will reestablish a bell choir. Abachelor’s degree in music or equivalent parish experienceis required. Candidates interested in this full-timeposition should send a resume, cover letter, and threereferences, via email, to Father Jerry Arano-Ponce at:frjerry@stagneskc.org; send cc to: ziglinskimar@stagneskc.org. Deadline is June 30.Youth minister - Prince of Peace Church, Olathe,a vibrant parish with over 3400 families, is seekingan enthusiastic youth minister to lead our senior andjunior high youth programs. Responsibilities include:coordinating weekly small and large group gatherings;organizing mission and faith formation trips; facilitatingvarious fundraising activities; and developing andmaintaining a budget. Applicants must be willing tocollaborate effectively with other parish ministries. Apassion for Christ and his church is a must. Send coverletter, resume and references to: Leon Kremer, parishadministrator, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe KS 66062, orsend, via email, to: leon@princeofpeace.info.Food service director - For Most Pure Heart ofMary Parish, Topeka. This full-time position will servethe parish K - 8 elementary school and child care center.The primary duties include: managing staff andvolunteers; planning, preparation and serving dailymeals for approximately 500; and maintaining statehealth code standards. Three years previous experiencein food and state health codes is preferred. Theideal candidate must be faith-filled and eager to workwith children and adults in a Catholic school environment.Send resume and cover letter to: Most PureHeart of Mary School Search Committee, 1750 S.W.Stone Ave., Topeka KS 66604.Director of youth ministry - For St. Joseph Parish,Shawnee. The youth minister is responsible forplanning, coordinating, leading and implementingboth junior high and high school youth programs. Theyare also responsible for recruiting, developing andoverseeing adult volunteers. The person assuming thisposition will be directly engaged with students and willwork with parish groups, schools and community organizationsthat support spiritual growth and fellowship.The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in goodstanding, a proven self-starter, and have experiencedeveloping and leading youth ministry programs andactivities. Strong communication and team-buildingskills and a demonstrated ability to relate well withyouth and adults are critical. For additional informationor to submit your resume, send an email to BethBracken at: bbracken@archkckcs.org.St. Ann Young Child Center, Prairie Village - Isseeking a part-time Spanish teacher on Wednesdaysfrom 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hourly rate is negotiable. Interestedcandidates should call Tati at (913) 362-4660.Vice president of development - The Universityof Saint Mary, a Roman Catholic, liberal arts universitylocated in Leavenworth, just 25 minutes awayfrom Kansas City, is seeking applications for the vicepresident of development. This position develops,implements and accomplishes strategic plans formoves management and fundraising in the followingcategories: capital campaigns, major gifts, alumni, annualgiving, planned gifts, grants and special events.The successful candidate will have a minimum of fiveyears of related experience, a master’s degree or relatedexperience, and demonstrated success in raisingfunds. CFRE preferred. For a complete job description,visit the website at: www.stmary.edu/hr. 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Member of St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.Brick mason - Installation and repair of all typesof masonry work — brick, stone, and concrete. 17 yearsof residential and commercial experience. Small andlarge jobs accepted. Free quotes in the KC metro area.Call Jim or John at (913) 485-4307.Detail construction and remodeling - I can saveyou 30% on roofs, gutters, siding, decks concrete andinterior and exterior painting. Johnson county area.For a free quote, call (913) 709-8401.Get a jump on your home repairs! - I specializein painting, wood rot, decks, fences, windows, doors,siding, stucco, landscaping, drainage issues, and concrete.Fully insured. Now accepting all major creditcards. Call Josh Doherty (913) 709-7230.Swalms Organizing Service - Basement, garage,attic, shop — any room organized! Items taken to donationsites, trash is bagged, and areas are clean andneat when job is complete. To view before-and-afterpictures, visit the website at: www.swalms.com. Over20 years of organizing experience; insured. Call Tillarat (913) 375-9115.Adept Home ImprovementsWhere quality still counts!Basement finishing,Kitchens and baths,Electrical and plumbing,Licensed and insured.(913) 599-7998Gardner Painting - Attention to detail — we actuallyuse scrapers. Interior and exterior. WyCo and JoCoareas. Many references. Free same-day estimates. CallTed at (913) 227-9230.Electrician - Free estimates; reasonable rates.JoCo and south KC metro. Call Pat at (913) 963-9896.Interior and exterior painting and wallpaperremoval - 30-plus years experience. Quality work; excellentreferences; reasonable rates. Senior discount.Member of St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village. Call Joe at(913) 620-5776.Custom countertops - Laminates installed within5 days. Cambria, granite, and solid surface. Competitiveprices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at(913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.Exterior painting, drywall projects, wood rotrepair, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and tilework - Quality products. 20 years experience. References.Call (913) 206-4524.Real EstateBeautiful Lenexa home - Near St. James Academy.Stunning 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA home includes breakfastbar/island in the kitchen with walk-in pantry, daylightbasement, see-through fireplace, wood floors, and newcarpet. Located in Patrician Village. MLS# 1778828. Forpricing, private showing or open house information,contact Lance Collins at (913) 579-5977; send an emailto him at: lance@lancecollins.com; or visit the websiteat: www.lancecollins.com.Merriam home for sale - 10124 W. 59th Terr.Close to St. Joseph Church and School. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA.Home is in move-in-ready condition. Mature trees andlocated on a friendly cul-de-sac. For information, call(913) 735-0074 or visit the website at: www.merriamhome.net.Prairie Village - Extraordinary brick home with 4BR and 3-1/2 BA located within walking distance to Curéof Ars Church and School in the Kenilworth subdivision.Open floor plan with a renovated kitchen and a spacioussunroom addition. Hardwood floors throughout.Newly carpeted and painted bedrooms with bathroomupdates. Large, secluded, fenced backyard and threecargarage. Priced to sell at $479,500. For information,call (913) 645-2262.Home for sale - Full two-story with 5 BR, 3 fulland2 half-baths. In-ground pool, deck, garage, newpaint, carpet, and thermal windows. Near Church ofthe Nativity, Leawood, and Notre Dame de Sion HighSchool. For information, call (816) 824-4639.Home FSBO - 5 BR, 4-1/2 BA home within walkingdistance of public and private schools and publicswimming pool. Partially finished basement withmother-in-law’s or teenager’s area. In-ground poolwith landscaping and privacy fence. Located on the102nd block of Flint. Upper $200s. Call (913) 541-8729or (816) 223-1571.For RentHouses for rent - Why play the stock market?Become a passive real estate investor. If you want todiscuss the possibility of investing in real estate thatproduces positive income with a seasoned investor, call(913) 980-3559.Continued on the next pageContinued from the previous pageShawnee home - On Long Street, near St. JosephChurch. One entry-level BR and one loft BR; kitchenwith refrigerator and dishwasher; basement garagewith opener. Home recently remodeled. Large yardand a very quiet, secure neighborhood. Serious inquiriesonly, call (913) 238-2470. Owner is Sacred Heart,Shawnee, parishioner.House for rent - Neat freaks! 6347 Outlook Dr.,Mission; Milhaven Estates. 4 BR, 3 BA, garage, fireplace,all appliances. Very nice; walking distance topark. Approx. 2200 sq. ft.; $1800 per month; leasewith option to purchase is possible. Call (913) 980-3559.VacationSanibel Island, Florida - 2 BR, 2 BA, fully furnishedcondo just steps from white sand beach. Frommer’stravel guide ranked No. 1 tourist destination. Forinformation and rates, call (913) 888-3032.Summer vacation - Winter Park, Colo. 2 BR, 1BA, sleeps 6. Fully furnished, fireplace, rec. center w/pool, fishing, golf, hiking, rafting, close to nat’l park.$100/night; $600/week. Call Joe Frederick at (913)385-5589.Lake of the Ozarks rental - Osage Beach; million-dollarview; fully furnished; 2 BR, 2 BA; sleeps six.No smoking, no pets. For special rates or pictures, callSteve or Sheryl Roederer at (913) 244-2022.Mountain cabin in Winter Park, Colo. - 2 BR,1 BA, fully furnished; sleeps four. View of ContinentalDivide from deck. Close to points of interest and activities.$75/night. Call (913) 642-3027. For pictures, visitthe website at: www.tillmancabin.com.Branson condo nightly rental - 2 king BRs, 2 BA;sleeps 6. Sunporch overlooks public golf course. Walkinlevel (no steps), flat screen TVs, and fully equippedkitchen. Near the Hwy. 76 strip. No smoking; no pets.Members of Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park. Call(913) 851-8886.Lake of the Ozarks weekly rental - BeautifulSunrise Beach lakefront home with large dock andgorgeous views. Fully furnished 5 BR, 6 BA, flat screenTVS, barbecue grill, fully equipped kitchen, washerand dryer. No pets or children. Call (913) 208-8074.Breckenridge, Colo., condo - 2 BR, 2 BA; sleepseight. Roomy first-floor unit with washer/dryer, WiFi, cableTV and covered parking. Two blocks to downtown; 30 stepsto two hot tubs. For pricing and availability, call (816) 392-2730.For SaleFor sale - One lot in the Charity Garden section ofResurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Includes vault with opening/closing.Current value is $5,460; will sell for $4,000. Call(913) 327-1316.For sale - Five cemetery lots in the same row at ChapelHill Butler, Garden of Everlasting Life. Located near St.Patrick Church, at 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.Price is negotiable. Discount offered if two or more are purchased.For information, call (720) 244-5141.For sale - One burial plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery,Topeka. Lot 950 - East; $900. Call (402) 768-2173.For sale – Double-depth crypt in the Faith Lawnarea of Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Call Ken Christianat (816) 918-4075.Residential lifts - Buy/sell/trade. Stair lifts,porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. Recycled andnew equipment. Member of St. Michael the ArchangelParish, Leawood. Call Silver Cross KC at (913) 327-5557.Wanted to Buy*** Wanted to buy ***Antique/vintage jewelry, paintings,pottery, prints, sterling, etc.Renee Maderak (913) 631-7179St. Joseph Parish, ShawneeWill buy firearms and related accessories -One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and topprices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Memberof Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee.Antiques wantedI buy old pocket & wrist watches; sets of silverware;souvenir spoons; advertising signs; coins; and NativeAmerican turquoise jewelry, arrowheads & rugs. CallChris at (913) 593-7507 or (913) 642-8269.June16 The Singles of Nativity willhost a Latin dance from 7 - 11 p.m. onJune 16 in the parish hall, located at3800 W. 119th St., Leawood. The costof $10 for members ($15 for guests) includesappetizers, beer, wine and nonalcoholicbeverages. For information,send an email to: susa_marcos@yahoo.com.A memorial liturgy for deceasedloved ones will be held at 8 a.m. onJune 16 at Curé of Ars Church, 9401Mission Rd., Leawood. The bereavementministry will have its monthlymeeting following Mass in the FatherBurak Room. The topic will be: “HowGrief Shapes Us.”17 Corpus Christi Parish, 6001Bob Billings Pkwy., Lawrence, will host“Catholicism: The Journey of a Lifetime”DVD presentation and discussionsin the Holy Family Hall from 6- 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings fromJune 17 through Aug. 12. For information,send an email to Sister DorisEngeman at: srdoris@cccparish.org.20-23 Curé of Ars Church,9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, will hosta parish-wide garage sale from June20 - 23 in the school cafeteria. The presalewill be from 4 - 8 p.m. on June 16($3 admission); the sale will run from8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 21 and 22 andfrom 8 a.m. to noon on June 23. Childand adult clothing, books, kitchenware,toys, and much more.21 The Curé of Ars Singles willhost guest speaker Nancy Greenlee,a specialist in life transitions. She willspeak on relationship building, healthylifestyles, and how to date in today’ssociety at 7 p.m. on June 21 at the CatholicLife Center (CLC), located acrossthe street from the church at 9360Mission Rd. For information, call (913)631-6873.Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W.143rd St., Olathe, will host apologeticsworkshops featuring Father AndrewStrobl from 9:30 - 11 a.m. and from 7- 9 p.m. on June 21. A $5 donation formaterials would be appreciated. Nocost child care will be available for theevening session. For information or tosign up for child care, call Suzanne Goffat (913) 839-2135 or send an email toher at: suzannegoff@hotmail.com.St. Mary Church, 9208 Main St., St.Benedict, will host its annual picnicon June 24. A chicken and ham supperwill be served at 5 p.m. The cost is: $8for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 11years; children ages 4 and under eatfor free. Carryouts will be available.There will also be games, concessionsand an auction at 9 p.m. To view thequilts to be auctioned, visit the websiteat: www.stmstb.org.22 & 23 A rummagesale will be held in the parish hall ofSt. John the Evangelist Church, 2910Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 22 and from 9a.m. - noon on June 23.23 St. Joseph Church, 306 N.Broadway, Leavenworth, will host itsannual Germanfest on June 23. Masswill be celebrated at 5 p.m., followed bya traditional German dinner at 6 p.m.The cost is $10 for adults; $4 for children.There will be a beer garden, livepolka music, and raffles with all Germanprizes. For information, call theparish office at (913) 682-3953 or visitthe website at: www.icsj.org.Christ’s Peace House of Prayer,Easton, will host a workshop on theteachings of St. John of the Cross andSt. Teresa of Avila on June 23. A suggesteddonation of $25 includes lunch.For information, call (913) 773-8255 orsend an email to: directorcp@hotmail.com.24 In conjunction with the Fortnightfor Freedom, five Johnson Countyparishes will host “The CoercionMandate,” presented by Ron Kelsey,archdiocesan pro-life consultant, at 2p.m. on June 24 in the auditorium atBishop Miege High School, 5041 ReinhardtDr., Roeland Park. A receptionwill follow. Freewill donations will beaccepted.The Daughters of Isabella, LittleFlower Circle No. 503, will say a rosaryfor sick and deceased membersat 12:45 p.m. on June 24 at RossiterHall, 204 S.W. 8th, Topeka. A businessmeeting will follow at 1 p.m.25 The Holy Family Altar Societywill host its annual golf tournamenton June 25 at Sunflower Hills GolfCourse, Kansas City, Kan. The cost of$60 per person includes greens feesand lunch. There will be a shotgun startat 1 p.m. For information, contact thechurch office at (913) 371-1561.27 The Serra Club of KansasCity, Kan., will host its annual golfouting and steak dinner for priests,deacons, seminarians and diaconatecandidates. The golf outing willbe held at Sunflower Hills Golf Course,12200 Riverview Ave., Bonner Springs.Tee time is 11 a.m. The steak dinner willbe in the parish center at St. PatrickChurch, 94th and State Ave., KansasCity, Kan. For information or to RSVP,send an email to John Muehlberger at:retiredcroc@sbcglobal.net.28 The Christian Widow andWidowers Organization will host asalad potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on June28 in the Formation Room at Most PureHeart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. Stone,Topeka. There is no cost to attend. Forinformation, call (785) 272-0055.29 The Sisters, Servants ofMary Golf Classic will be held on June29 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course, 126thand Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City,Kan. The cost is $125 per player or$400 per team of four. For those thatcannot attend, there will be a rafflefor a full set of Callaway RAZR woods,irons and bag. Raffle tickets cost $10each or three for $25. To register forthe tournament, call George Gallup at(913) 342-5018 or visit the website at:wwwservingfromtheheart.com. To purchaseraffle tickets, call Joannie Muehlbergerat (913) 441-5061.30 The Christian Foundationfor Children and Aging will host thepremiere showing of its inspirationaldocumentary “Rise and Dream” at7 p.m. on June 30 at the Nelson-AtkinsMuseum of Art, 4525 Oak St., KansasCity, Mo. The film highlights the extraordinarygifts of 13 teenagers livingwith the challenges of poverty in a volatileregion of the Philippines. There isno cost to attend. For information, visitthe website at: www.riseanddream.com.Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and RetreatCenter, 2601 Ridge Ave., KansasCity, Kan., will offer a one-day retreat,entitled “A Journey to Healing: A GentleWalk with Grief,” presented by StellaRuiz-Corporal, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. onJune 30. A suggested donation of $25includes lunch. For information or toregister, call (913) 321-4673 or send anemail to Julie at: julie@sanctuaryofhope.org.Misc.Bishop Miege High School, 5041Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offersummer basketball clinics. The girlsclinic will be held on June 18 - 21; theboys clinic will be from June 25 - 28.Both clinics are for students enteringgrades 4 - 8 and are from 9 a.m. - 3p.m. There will also be a Little Stagsclinic for children entering grades K -3 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. on June 11 - 14.For information or to register, call DollyFoley at (913) 495-9559 or visit thewebsite at: www.bishopmiege.com.Bishop Miege High School, 5041Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, will offersummer baseball clinics from June20 - 23. Boys entering grades 4 - 6 willmeet from 8:30 - 11 a.m.; boys enteringgrades 7 -9 will meet from 11:30 a.m. - 2p.m. The cost is $60. For information orto register, call Coach Kennedy at (913)262-2700, ext. 524, or visit the websiteat: www.bishopmiege.com.Serving the widowed, separated anddivorced who are suffering loss andmay feel left out by their church, BeginningExperience Weekend gentlyhelps people move through their loss toa new beginning in their lives. The nextweekend for the Kansas City area willbe June 22 - 24 at Sanctuary of HopePrayer and Retreat Center, 2601 RidgeAve., Kansas City, Kan. For informationor to register, call John at (913) 219-3465 in Kansas City; Michelle at (785)478-3481 in Topeka; Jerry at (785) 843-2079 in Lawrence; or visit the websiteat: www.beginningexperience.org.Rediscover your marriage! TheRetrouvaille program offers the opportunityto rediscover yourself, yourspouse, and a loving relationship. Thenext Retrouvaille weekend is July 13- 15. For confidential information or toregister, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or visitthe website at: www.retrouvaille.org.Calendar submissions:Are due at noon on Wednesday,nine days prior to the requestedpublication date. Email submissionsare preferred, send to:jennifer@theleaven.com.

14 COMMENTARY THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012Catholic Press AssociationAward Winner1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010, 2011ELEVENTH WEEKOF ORDINARY TIMEJune 17ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEEz 17: 22-24; Ps 92: 2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5: 6-10;Mk 4: 26-34June 18Monday1 Kgs 21: 1-16; Ps 5: 2-3, 5-7; Mt 5: 38-42June 19Romuald, abbot1 Kgs 21: 17-29; Ps 51: 3-6, 11-16; Mt 5: 43-48June 20Wednesday2 Kgs 2: 1, 6-14; Ps 31: 20-21, 2;Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18June 21Aloysius Gonzaga, religiousSir 48: 1-14; Ps 97: 1-7; Mt 6: 7-15June 22Paulinus of Nola, bishop; John Fisher,bishop, and Thomas More, martyrs2 Kgs 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132: 11-14, 17-18;Mt 6: 19-23June 23Saturday2 Chr 24: 17-25; Ps 89: 4-5, 29-34; Mt 6: 24-34TWELFTH WEEKOF ORDINARY TIMEJune 24THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTISTIs 49: 1-6; Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15; Acts 13: 22-26;Lk 1: 57-66, 80June 25Monday2 Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60: 3-5, 12-13;Mt 7: 1-5June 26Tuesday2 Kgs 19: 9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36;Ps 48: 2-4, 10-11; Mt 7: 6, 12-14June 27Cyril of Alexandria, bishop,doctor of the church2 Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3; Ps 119: 33-37, 40;Mt 7: 15-20June 28Irenaeus, bishop, martyr2 Kgs 24: 8-17; Ps 79: 1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7: 21-29June 29PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLESActs 12: 1-11; Ps 34: 2-9; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18;Mt 16: 13-19June 30First Martyrs of the Holy Roman ChurchLam 2: 2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74: 1-7, 20-21;Mt 8: 5-17You’d better stop or you’re gonnastop, like it or not.Has this ever happened to you?You’re in your car and see that you’rerunning a bit low on gas. You know thatyou need to stop and get some soon,but because you’re already behind, youdon’t want to get “behinder.” So you letit go, knowing that you can get a couplemore trips done before filling up. Well,after ignoring the gas gauge for aboutfour or five trips, that little “low fuel”light pops on.You tell yourself you should stop forgas immediately, but since you’ve gotanother two gallons in the tank and get,conservatively, 20 miles to the gallon,you’re OK. But then you hit some roadconstruction that reduces traffic to onelane and you’re crawling along at fivemiles per hour and the air conditioneris on and now you’re kicking yourselffor not stopping to fill that tank. Youstart to worry: What if I run out of gas?Where do I pull over since there’s noshoulder? Will one of the drivers behindme explode in road rage?OK, you get the idea, right? Onesmall neglected task — not taking thosefew minutes to stop for gas — has ledto unnecessary stress and a potentiallydangerous situation. Why do we letourselves get into jams like this?David Allen, the author of “GettingThings Done,” calls these items “openloops.” He describes them as “anythingpulling at your attention that doesn’tbelong where it is, the way it is.”“Consider how many things you feeleven the smallest amount of responsibilityto change, finish, handle, or dosomething about,” he writes. “You haveaccepted some level of internal responsibilityfor everything in your life andwork that represents an open loop ofany sort.”Sadly, I’ve got literally hundreds ofthese open loops nagging me. Althoughwriting tasks down helps meto remember, the lists themselves thenInstead of planting a seed, it is sometimespossible, and even preferable,to take a cutting from a plant inorder to propagate it.That is the image that dominatesSunday’s first reading — Ez 17:22-24: “I, too, will take from the crest ofthe cedar, from its topmost branchestear off a tender shoot, and plant iton a high and lofty mountain.” In thisELEVENTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIMEEz 17: 22-24MARK MY WORDSGet a clean slate by taking eightpassage, Godis the onemaking thepromise.Theprophet is looking forward to Israel’srestoration as a mighty power. Atthat time, Israel had fallen under thedomination of the Babylonians. Israelwas no longer independent, but a vassalstate. Although governed by KingZedekiah it was subject to the Babylonianempire.In place of the weak Zedekiah,Ezekiel hopes for a new king, springingfrom the line of David. That isthe meaning behind the image of thetender shoot, cut from the cedar andreplanted on the mountain. The tendershoot stands for the new king, yet tobecome open loops. Right now, I’vegot three small spiral notebooks in mypants pocket with any number of itemswritten on them and seven special,super-duper note cards — each withsections for Things-To-Do, Remindersand Thoughts/Ideas — jammed into myshirt pocket, fighting for space with myiPhone with its additional “list apps.”Is it any wonder, then, that I’m so(open) loopy?There are, happily, two ways to escapethis stress prison. One is obviouslyto take some action; the second is notso obvious: prayer.I’ve already begun work this summeron my lists. The funny thing isthat many have only one or two “openloops” remaining on them. Rather thancomplete that last item, however, forsome reason I leave it undone.But not for long. I’ve been tacklingthose hanging items with the help ofRegina Leeds and her “The 8 MinuteOrganizer” (Lifelong Books, 2012; 218pgs.; $13.99). It starts with a quotefrom St. Gregory the Great: “Thosewho would climb to a lofty height mustgo by steps, not leaps.”Although it seems silly to set akitchen timer for eight minutes andthen work on some “open loop,” youactually get quite a bit done in thatfocused amount of time. Leeds observesthat we often squander theseshort pockets of time. She’s right. Howmany times have I checked out what’shappening on Facebook or played anotherround of Angry Birds for “a few”minutes when I could have checked offsomething important from my lists?IN THE BEGINNINGDavid’s story is fulfilled in Christbe named. The cedar, the tallest treein that part of the world, stands for thefamily of David.The dynasty of King David had longloomed large in the imagination ofthe people of Israel. It represented forthem the highest aspirations for theirnation, Israel at its best and strongest.The dynasty of David also remindedthe people of Israel how God oftenbrings down the mighty and raises upthe lowly. That is what happened in thecase of David. As a young shepherd boy,David, against all odds, defeated thegiant Goliath in a battle of wits againstsize. Later, David rose from his lowlyposition as a brigand/petty war lord tobecome king of Israel, by all accountsthe greatest king, establishing a dynastywhich would remain legendary.If you’re still doubtful about thepower of eight minutes, ponder thesesuggestions:• Never let dirty dishes pile up inthe sink. Handle them only once: Washthem immediately or rinse them offand pop them in the dishwasher.• The minute you take off an itemof clothing, make a decision about itsfate. Does it get rehung in the closet,thrown in the hamper, or tossed inthe bag that goes to the cleaner? Stopleaving clothes on chairs, the bed, orthe floor.• Complete every action you start.For example, if you open a cupboard ordrawer, close it when you’ve retrievedthe item you need.Leeds writes that “actions that keepyou organized don’t require more timeor effort than those that enslave you tochaos.” In other words, I’m intentionalnow about putting my keys and walletin the same place when I come into thehouse instead of just laying them down. . . somewhere.A good number of my eight minutesinvolve more than just organizing. I’vewritten sympathy cards and thank-younotes; moved paperwork along frommy desk to the proper person; sent alittle gift and note to recent graduates;and contacted out-of-state friends whooften get forgotten.As for the prayer part, I’ve beencalling on a favorite saint (and patron)of my Grandma Modrcin: St. Theresethe Little Flower. Most people are wellaware of her “Little Way,” which simplymeans doing the most ordinary ofthings — like cleaning, closing “openloops” or helping others — with love,in imitation of Jesus. This doesn’t necessarilymake them any easier, but itdoes make them more meaningful anda step toward growing in holiness.And, after all, that’s the “open loop”that should be at the top of our list.Thus, David illustrates the paradigmof God lifting up the lowly and puttingdown the high and mighty.Ezekiel envisions this reversal of fortuneshappening once again for Israelin its present situation. Things are atan all-time low. They can only improve.Ezekiel believes that this will takeplace through a new king, from theline of David. Just as the tender shootgrows into a mighty cedar, the tallestof trees, so also the new king will bringprosperity and peace to Israel.As Christians, we believe that thishas happened in Jesus Christ. The Sonof David, he has brought us peace andnew life. In the ultimate reversal offortunes, his death on the cross hasresulted in the life of the resurrection.Once again, the words of the prophethave come true: “I, the Lord, bringlow the high tree, and lift high thelowly tree, wither up the green tree,and make the withered tree bloom.”Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor ofHoly Cross Parish in Overland Park and has adegree in Scripture from Harvard University.Kathi and Bob Tully, members of St. Paul Parish, Olathe, renew theirwedding vows at the archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary celebrationJune 3 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan.LOCAL NEWSTHE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012The gold standardArchdiocesan couples celebrate 50 years of marriage with Archbishop Joseph F. NaumannP H OTO S B Y S U S A N M C S PA D D E NSusan and Francis Lambrecht, members of Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, receive a gift from Archbishop Joseph F. Naumannat the archdiocesan 50th wedding anniversary celebration. 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16 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012Parking plentifulat ReligiousFreedom RallyHSATELLITE(see map above)Free shuttle service fromthese locations:• Hayden High School401 S.W. Gage Blvd.• Most Pure Heart of Mary Church1750 S.W. Stone Ave.• Holy Name Church1114 W. 10th Ave.HFREE PARKING(see map above)Parking is free but there is noshuttle service from this location• St. Joseph Church227 S.W. Van Buren St.HCITY LOTS(see map at right)• Crosby Place at S.W. 8th & Kansas(233 spots); $1 hourly parking• 9th Street Garage at 215 S.E. 9th St.(760 spots); $1 hourly parking• Park-N-Shop at 615 S. Quincy(390 spots); $1 hourly parkingHoly Land PilgrimageMarch 6-14, 2013, $2899St. Therese Little Flower ParishFather Ernie Davis (816) 444-5406Germanfest set for June 23LEAVENWORTH — St. Joseph Church here,located at 306 N. Broadway, will host itsannual Germanfest on June 23.Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m., followedby a traditional German dinner at6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults; $4 forchildren. There will be a beer garden, livepolka music, and raffles.For information, call the parish officeat (913) 682-3953 or visit the website at:www.icsj.org.