Bishop announces pastoral assignments

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1 INSIDE Totus Tuus kicks off in diocese, p. 7 Kenrick-Glennon to participate in science for seminaries project, p. 8 The Mirr r Vol. LIV, No. 4 DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI June 8, 2018 One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Jesus, Sharing Jesus Bishop announces pastoral assignments The Catechism in brief Christian Prayer Jesus teaches us to pray 2621 In his teaching, Jesus teaches his disciples to prayer with a purified heart, with lively and persevering faith, with filial boldness. He calls them to vigilance and invites them to present their petitions to God in his name. Jesus Christ himself answers prayers addressed to him. The Catechism of the Catholic Church compiles the living tradition of the Catholic Church and divides it into four sections: What Catholics believe (the Creed), how the faith is transmitted (worship and sacraments), how Catholics are called to live (moral life), and prayer. The next issue of The Mirror will be June 22, Experiencing delayed USPS delivery? Sign up to receive the diocesan newspaper via in digital format: Contact Angie Toben at (417) , or atoben@dioscg.org. Springfield Bishop Edward M. Rice recently announced new pastoral assignments within the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. In a true effort of Catholic evangelization, Bp. Rice said, I would like to thank everyone who has been open to my requests as narrated below. Please keep all the clergy in your prayers, as do I. The following appointments will be effective July 5, 2018, unless otherwise noted: Pastors/Administrators Fr. Leo Arockiasamy, HGN, will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Mansfield; St. Leo the Great Mission in Ava; St. Fr. Arockiasamy William Mission in Gainesville; Sacred Heart Parish in Mountain Grove; and St. Michael Mission in Cabool, and is now appointed Administrator of those same parishes. Fr. Karl Barmann OSB, a Benedictine priest from Conception Abbey, is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Springfield, effective May 29, Fr. Barmann Fr. Michael J. Casteel, will conclude his assignment as Pastor of St. Denis Parish in Benton and St. Lawrence Parish in New Hamburg, and is now appointed Pastor of St. Augustine Fr. Casteel Parish in Kelso and St. Joseph Parish in Scott City. He will continue as Chaplain at Notre Dame Regional High School. Fr. Shoby M. Chettiyath, will conclude his assignment as Administrator of St. John Vianney Parish in Mountain View and St. Sylvester Mission in Eminence. He will continue as Pastor of St. Mary Parish in West Plains and Sacred Heart Mission in Thayer. Fr. Chettiyath will be study- Fr. Chettiyath ing Canon Law at the Catholic University of America this summer. Fr. Rayappa Chinnabathini, will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau and Old St. Vincent Fr. Chinnabathini Chapel of Ease in Cape Girardeau, and is now appointed Administrator of St. Mark Parish in Houston; St. John the Baptist Mission in Licking; and St. Vincent de Paul Mission in Roby. He will also serve as Chaplain at South Central Correctional Facility in Licking. Fr. Samson Dorival, SMM, is appointed Administrator of St. Canera Parish in Neosho and Nativity of Our Lord Mission in Noel. Fr. Glenn A. Eftink is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Advance while remaining as diocesan Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Fr. John ( J. ) F. Friedel is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Webb City while remaining Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Joplin, Fr. Dorival Fr. Eftink Fr. Friedel and St. Ann Parish in Carthage, and Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Fr. Rajarao Gona will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Dexter; St. Ann Parish in Malden; and St. Teresa Parish in Glennonville; Fr. Gona and is now appointed Administrator of St. John Vianney Parish in Mountain View and St. Sylvester Mission in Eminence. Fr. Bala Swamy Govindu will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Joplin and St. Ann Parish in Carthage, and Fr. Govindu is now appointed Administrator of St. Denis Parish in Benton and St. Lawrence Parish in New Hamburg. Fr. Rahab Isidor will conclude his assignment as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Webb City, and is now appointed Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Monett; Fr. Isidor Sacred Heart Parish in Verona; St. Edward Parish in Cassville; and Holy Family Parish in Shell Knob. Fr. Paul J. McLoughlin will conclude his assignment as Administrator of St. Mary Parish in Pierce City and St. Agnes Parish in Sarcoxie. Fr. McLoughlin See Assignments / 6

2 2 The Mirror June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS/COLUMN Taylor diocesan nominee for Lumen Christi Award GUEST COLUMN Jeff Phillips Protect working Missouri families Taylor Springfield Maura Taylor, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, is the diocesan nominee for the 2018 Lumen Christi Award from Catholic Extension. Dioceses were asked to nominate their best, brightest, and most inspiring people for the annual Light of Christ award. This year s group of 47 nominees pastors, sisters, brothers, lay leaders, deacons, and community groups show the enormous breadth of the Catholic Church across the country. The nominees offer their hearts and hands to build faith, inspire hope, and ignite change. In America s poorest places, they bring the light of Christ to those who struggle. Check them out at catholicextension.org. TM Bishop Rice greeted Mr. & Mrs. Briggs of Bolivar at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Memorial Day Mass. God bless our fallen heroes in uniform & their families. Working people in Missouri face a major challenge in 2018 and a major opportunity. In August, Missouri voters will decide the fate of Proposition A, which began as Senate Bill 19, signed into law by former- Gov. Eric Greitens last year. Working Missourians stepped up and stopped the law from taking effect by spreading out across the state to gather signatures to force the so-called Right to Work issue to a public vote. Whoever named this terrible policy right to work needs to go to confession the name is a lie. We already have the right to work in Missouri. No one is forced to join in a union, as supporters claim. The truth is, union members choose to join labor organizations. With only 9.8 percent of the working population affiliated with a union, that leaves 90 percent of the jobs in the state non-union. People join unions for the benefits they provide: health insurance, pensions, and training. Don t Those who oppose right to work (Proposition A) only seek to maintain laws in Missouri that give working families a better chance of making a livable wage. want to join a union? No problem. Nine of the 10 available jobs in our state are non-union. So workers have a choice. Right to Work, presented to us as Proposition A, is bad for the people who live in states where it is the law. The US Census Bureau reports monthly median household income in right to work states is more than $700 less than in non-right to Work states, like Missouri. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports poverty and infant mortality rates are higher in Right to Work states than in non-right to Work states like Missouri. The Census Bureau also reports people who are younger than 65 that is, most working people are more likely to not have health insurance in Right to Work states than non- Right to Work states, like Missouri. The rate of workplace deaths is 58 percent higher in Right to Work states than in non-right to Work states, like Missouri. Union workers are typically more experienced and better trained. All these things lower the standard of living for people in Right to Work states. Anything that makes life harder for working families is un- Christian and un-catholic. Remember, the Holy Family was a working family. Growing up in Mt. Vernon, MO, my family belonged to St. Susanne Catholic Church. Every Sunday, I received a reminder that Jesus came Farewell reception for Sr. Blanca Rivera, MC from a working family. On the wall to the right of the altar, there is a statue of St. Joseph, the adoptive father of our Lord. In the statue, St. Joseph holds a planer an old-fashioned carpenter s tool. A tool of the trade of a man who worked to support his family. In Ozark, MO, they attend Mass at the parish with my favorite name anywhere: St. Joseph the Worker. Jesus was a carpenter, after all. In addition, this year, the legislature took aim on repealing prevailing wage, which sets a minimum wage for workers that build the most important aspects of our public infrastructure: roads, public schools, and government buildings. We cannot allow these critical public safety projects to be built by whoever is willing to work for the money. The Gospel tells us working people are worth the money. In Matthew 10:10, Jesus says, The laborer deserves his keep. In Luke 10:7, He says, For the laborer deserves his wages. Those of us who oppose right to work (Proposition A) and a repeal of prevailing wage are not asking for anything new. We only seek to maintain laws in Missouri that give working families a better chance of making a livable wage than they would if we approve Proposition A and lawmakers repeal the prevailing wage. As Christians, as Catholics, it is our duty to vote NO on Proposition A in August. I also urge you to contact your state senators and representatives and urge them to oppose a repeal of Missouri s prevailing wage law. TM Phillips is a member of St. Joseph Parish, Springfield. WELCOMING PASTOR Fr. David Coon, former pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Poplar Bluff, attended the recent farewell reception for Sr. Blanca Rivera, MC, at the parish. Nine years ago, Fr. Coon had invited the Congregation of the Poor Clare Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to serve the parish. Sr. Rivera is being re-assigned this summer by her community. (Photo by Cassie Willey/The Mirror)

3 COLUMN June 8, 2018 The Mirror 3 COME, AND YOU WILL SEE Bp. Edward M. Rice Encouraging our youth & the Sacred Heart On Fri., June 8, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, I will confer upon Rev. Mr. Brian Straus the Sacrament of Holy Orders, ordaining him to the priesthood! We are grateful to Almighty God for the gift of his priesthood for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. We have been blessed with a recent series of ordinations: on May 25, Rev. Mr. Andrew Williams was ordained to the transitional diaconate as he continues his study and formation on the road to priesthood. On May 26, Mark Kiblinger, James Farrar, and Alvin ( Al ) Stoverink were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate. All of these men will serve the Church of Southern Missouri. Our Vocation Director, Fr. Scott Sunnenberg, recently organized two vocations gatherings, one in Cape Girardeau and one in Springfield, to promote the religious life among the young ladies of our diocese. Called Project Miriam, the evening included prayer, sharing of vocation stories with area religious, and a meal. The format is the same for the Project Andrew Dinners that are held for our young men. All together, there were some 25 young ladies who have opened their hearts to consider the call to religious life. In fact, one young woman from our diocese has already committed to Encouraging our youth can be the beginning of something beautiful for God. entering a convent at the end of the summer. Open to God s will Vocations to the priesthood and religious life are out there! Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Missouri are young men and women who, with a little encouragement, will come forward to present themselves for formation. Each of us must do our part to encourage them to listen to God s urgings in their lives. When was the last time YOU encouraged a vocation from among your family members your son or daughter, a niece or nephew, a grandchild? Of all the statistics that are given, the Number One reason given by a young man or woman who is open to the call but who does NOT respond, is because they have never been invited to consider a vocation; no one has ever validated to them out loud what they may already be internally processing. It is that simple! Until someone points out to them the gifts they see and invites them to consider the vocation of priesthood or religious life, they may never undertake a response. We are told that one-third of all Catholic teens have considered the priesthood or religious life between the age of 10 and 25. One third! If the vocation goes unanswered, could it be as simple as the lack of encouragement from us, their faith community? Statistics seem to say yes. Recognizing and articulating the gifts we see in our youth is so important. Heaven knows they could benefit from the positive feedback, knowing that we wish them success in becoming the person God wants them to be. So, how do we move forward? I believe everyone knows a young person that would be a good candidate for the priesthood or religious life. Summon up your courage and issue them a gentle word of support and encouragement. The next step is to ask them to attend a Project Miriam or Project Andrew event. This simple step will provide them information, a connection to priests and religious who are willing to share their stories, visible community support, and it will allow them the time and space in which to contemplate God s will for them. Considering a vocation is a process and it involves the whole Church. We can t do it alone. And as long as we continue to go it alone, we may never find the courage to take the next step. Please join me in not only praying for vocations for our diocese, but also actively encouraging the youth of our diocese to respond to God s call. In fact, if you send me the name and address or of someone you think is a good candidate, I will send them a note of encouragement, too! Sacred Heart of Jesus Did you know we have 12 churches in the diocese dedicated June prayer intention: That we may draw closer to the love offered to us through the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Public calendar Mon., June 10- Spanish Language Fri., July 27 Immersion Program in Bolivia Apology The Spanish translation of Bishop s June 6 column did not arrive in time to make our production schedule. We will publish it Online as soon as it becomes available. We apologize for this inconvenience. to the Sacred Heart? Can you name them? In my office at The Catholic Center, hangs an image of the Sacred Heart that was a wedding gift to my parents. Has the Sacred Heart been enthroned in your home or office? Is there a privileged place where it is displayed? If not, the month of June is a great time to do so! TM MCC Executive Director Mike Hoey retires Jefferson City, MO After nearly 40 years of dedicated work serving the Catholic Church in the public policy arena, Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) Executive Director Mike Hoey has retired. Throughout Hoey his long career with the MCC, Mike Hoey stood up for the most vulnerable among us: the poor, the sick, the unborn, immigrants, and refugees, and embraced Catholic teaching to advocate for the common good. His work alongside legislators and others has garnered many victories for the people, and has protected Catholic values and ideals. He worked tirelessly, but never forgot to have fun along the way. His boisterous laugh and sense of humor will be missed within the office and around the Capitol. Hoey plans to enjoy time with family, landscape his backyard (aptly named, Hoey Henge ) and travel. The Bishops of Missouri, speaking together on matters of public policy, form the Missouri Catholic Conference. TM MCC welcomes new Executive Director Jefferson City, MO The Missouri Catholic Conference McClay (MCC) is excited to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Deacon Tyler McClay. Deacon Mc- Clay joined the MCC in January 2010 as General Counsel; he is an attorney and a registered lobbyist. Before joining the MCC, Mc- Clay practiced law, representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases and health care litigation. He will continue to serve as the MCC s General Counsel, advising Missouri s bishops on legal matters pertaining to public policy and representing the MCC before government agencies. The Bishops of Missouri, speaking together on matters of public policy, form the Missouri Catholic Conference. TM Sr. Jeanne Goessling, SSND, to minister in Kenya WOMEN IN KENYA Fr. Fergus Monaghan, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield, hosted a Mass and reception for Sr. Jeanne Goessling, SSND, on May 19. Sr. Goessling is leaving her ministry at Holy Trinity as Director of Religious Education to minister to women in Kenya. (Photo by Rick Barnhart/The Mirror)

4 4 The Mirror June 8, 2018 MASS & EUCHARIST The first Christian altar was the cross By Elise Harris Vatican City Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind the faithful that the cross is the first Christian altar on which Christ offered the sacrifice of his life. During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the Church uses various signs to continually make present the sacrifice of the new covenant sealed by Jesus on the cross, the Pope said Feb. 28, adding that this was the first Christian altar. When we draw close to the altar during Mass, our memory goes to the altar of the cross where the first sacrifice was made, he said. The Pope focused on the Liturgy of the Eucharist as part of his ongoing catechesis on the Mass, noting how the priest imitates several gestures that Jesus made during the Last Supper: the presentation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, the breaking of the bread, and Communion. During the presentation of the gifts, Francis said members of the congregation should bring the bread and wine to the priest, because they signify the spiritual offering of the Church gathered there for the Eucharist. Even if they don t bring their own bread from home as was the custom in the past, the rite of the presentation of these gifts preserves their spiritual value and meaning. Eucharistic gift In ordination Masses for priests, the bishop gives the new priest the bread and wine, saying receive the offering of the holy people for the Eucharistic sacrifice, which is important to remember, Francis said, because in the bread and wine is offered the commitment of the faithful to make themselves, obedient to the divine word, a sacrifice pleasing to God the omnipotent Father for the good of all his holy Church. Thus, the lives of the faithful, their suffering, their prayer, their work, are united to those of Christ and to his total offering, and in this way they take on a new value. While our own offering is small, Christ needs this little bit like what happened in the multiplication of the bread to transform it into the Eucharistic gift which nourishes and unites everyone in his body which is the God asks us for good will, an open heart, and the want to do better. Church, he said. In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope noted that God asks us for little, but he gives us a lot. In daily life, he asks us for good will, for an open heart, he asks us to want to be better, and in giving himself in the Eucharist, he asks us for these symbolic gifts, which then become his body and blood. A concrete image of the prayer and offerings made during Mass is the use of incense, he said, noting that the perfumed smoke is symbolic of these gifts rising to heaven. By incensing the offerings, the cross, the altar, the priest and the people, the priest visibly manifests the offertory bond that unites all these realities to the sacrifice of Christ, he said, and told attendees to PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS In continuing his ongoing catechesis on the Mass and Eucharist, Pope Francis explores the presentation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, the breaking of the bread and Communion. The first altar is the cross, and on the altar, we each lay the small gifts we have, said the Pope. (Photo by Daniel Ibanez/CNA) remember that the first altar is the cross, and on the altar we bring the small gifts we have. Francis then noted that after placing the bread and wine on the altar, the celebrant asks God to accept the gifts that the Church has offered, which signifies the wonderful exchange between our poverty and his wealth. In the bread and wine we present him with the offering of our lives, so that it is transformed by the Holy Spirit in the sacrifice of Christ and becomes with him one offering pleasing to the Father, he said. The gift of self made in the Mass, he said, can help bring light to one s daily activities and relationships, as well as the suffering and joy that might be encountered. This, he said, will help Christians to build an earthly city in the light of the Gospel. CNA Next up Mass can t be bought, salvation is free The Mirror: Newspaper of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau USPS Publication Publisher: The Most Rev. Edward Rice Editor: Leslie A. Eidson Production: Glenn Eckl Circulation/Advertising: Angie Toben, atoben@dioscg.org Published every other week except the last week in December at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO Address all communications to 601 S. 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5 ANNOUNCEMENTS June 8, 2018 The Mirror 5 Announcements Parishes and organizations are invited to submit notices of future events to be printed in the Announcements. They will be printed on a space-available basis. There is no fee. Antioch, TN The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Nashville, TN, will host the 35th Mid-South Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference, Fri.-Sat., July 13-14, 2018, St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, 601 Bell, Rd. Speakers are Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI, and Juan Pablo Orazco who will bring their unique experience of the power of the Holy Spirit. For additional information, visit or contact Teresa Seibert at tseibert@bellsouth.net, or call, (615) Branson The Southwest Regional Arthritis Center (SWRAC) based at Mercy, Springfield, MO, will offer a free diabetes self-management class, Mondays, June 18-July 23, Cox Health Specialty Clinic, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call (417) Cape Girardeau The St. Padre Pio Emerging Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will meet Sun., July 8, Saint Francis Medical Center. Prayers begin in the chapel at 1 p.m., with a fraternity meeting following in the St. Agatha conference room. For more information, Contact Shawn Asmus, OFS, (573) , or follow us on Facebook at padrepiocape/. Conway Sacred Heart Parish will host an Ice Cream Social, Sat., July 14, 5:30-9 p.m., on the church grounds. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be available for a donation. There will also be games and many fun activities. For more information, contact Kathy Hurt at (417) Glennonville St. Teresa Parish will host its Annual Picnic of Southern Fried Chicken and BBQ Pork on Sat., July 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be games for the children, prize drawings, and the Miss Heartland Pageant. For more information call, (573) Greenfield The Southwest Regional Arthritis Center (SWRAC) based at Mercy, Springfield, MO, will offer free diabetes self-management program Thursdays, July 19-Aug. 23., 1-3 p.m., Barton County Health Department, Greenfield. For more information, call (417) Springfield St. Joseph Parish will host its Annual Parish Garage and Bake Sale, Fri.-Sat., July 6-7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in the parish hall. There will be household items, furniture, and garden produce. Lunch including taco salad and more will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit improvements to the school, church, and parish house, as well as donations to local and national organizations. For more information, contact Velma Wagner at (417) Springfield Beginning Experience of Springfield will host Coping with Life Alone, beginning Thu., Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. The 6-week COPING class is designed to help individuals work through the trauma of losing a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. Cost: $20. For more information, call Diane, (417) , or, (870) ; or Donna, (417) Springfield The Followers of Francis Fraternity will meet, Sat., June 30, beginning with lunch at noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. in the day chapel at Holy Trinity Parish. Contact for new inquirers is Steve Moncher, stevemoncher@ gmail.com, or call (417) Springfield Struggling with fertility? Creighton Model Training is offered for women seeking a 100% natural means of monitoring their family planning needs and gynecological health. Cost: $40 for Introductory Session; subsequent follow-ups are an additional cost. Scholarships available. This program is open to persons of all faiths, including youth and parents. For more information, contact Caitlin Blaine, caitlinblaine7@gmail.com, or (417) Springfield Sacred Heart Parish will host its 13th Annual Festival of the Nations, Sat., Aug. 25, 5-9 p.m., in the parish hall. Food tickets will be available for purchase at $1ea., and festival goers will give one, two, or three tickets per food item, depending on the dish. Countries represented include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, Peru, United States, and Venezuela. Dance performances and a children s area with various games and equipment will be set up outside. For more information, contact Sacred Heart Church at (417) , or sacredheartch@sbcglobal.net. Springfield Totally Catholic, area-wide Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Sun.-Thu., June 24-28, 6-8:30 p.m. each evening. This year s theme is Ship Wrecked-Rescued by Jesus. VBS is for students entering grades K-6. Students entering grades 7-12 and adults are invited to register as volunteers. Childcare and pre-school VBS will be provided for the younger children of volunteers. Registration forms for participants and volunteers must be submitted by June 10 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. More information and registration forms can be found on SEAS Website, under the PSR tab. Adult faith formation sessions will be offered each evening during VBS. Springfield We need 40 slots to be filled for the Pro-Life Booth at the Ozark Empire Fair, July 26-Aug. 4. To choose a date and time, Call Carl at (417) , or carlschimek@gmail.com. Booth training and distribution of tickets will be Mon., July 23, 7 p.m., Library Center on South Campbell. Springfield The Southwest Regional Arthritis Center (SWRAC) based at Mercy, Springfield, MO, will offer a free chronic disease self-management class, Cox Health Surgery Center, Tuesdays, July 24-Aug. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call (417) Branson YOUTH EVENT Sept. 8-9 All seventh-12th grade youth are invited Sept. 8-9 to Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Branson, for a weekend of prayer, praise, and playtime in order to draw closer to Jesus and his Church: Keynote, Mike Patin, The Faith Horticulturist. Cost: $50, registration deadline is Aug. 6. For more information, please call the parish at (417) Schedule Safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: Mon., June p.m...sacred Heart, Poplar Bluff Wed., June p.m...our Lady of the Lake, Branson Wed., June p.m...st. Mary, West Plains Wed., July 11 4:30-7:30 p.m...st. Peter the Apostle, Joplin Tue., Aug p.m...st. Joseph, Scott City Thu., Aug. 9 8:30-11:30 a.m...st. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield Mon., Aug p.m...our Lady of the Lake, Branson Mon., Aug p.m...mcauley Catholic High School, Joplin Wed., Oct p.m...st. Peter the Apostle, Joplin Sun., Oct p.m...our Lady of the Lake, Branson Pre-registration is necessary; go to and click on registration on the left or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Rosie Francka at The Catholic Center, (417) ; or her at rfrancka@dioscg.org. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at or at

6 6 The Mirror June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS Bishop announces pastoral assignments From Page 1 Fr. Matthew J. Rehrauer, will conclude his assignment as Pastor of St. Mark Parish in Houston; St. John the Baptist Mission in Fr. Rehrauer Licking; and St. Vincent de Paul Mission in Roby, and is now appointed Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Pierce City and St. Agnes Parish in Sarcoxie. Fr. Scott M. Sunnenberg will conclude his assignment as Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Ozark, and is now appointed Pastor Fr. Sunnenberg of Sacred Heart Parish in Bolivar and St. Catherine of Siena Mission in Humansville. He will continue as the diocesan Director of Vocations and Seminarians. Fr. Jose T. Thundathil Antoney, CMI, will conclude his assignment as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Bolivar and St. Catherine of Fr. Thundathil Siena Mission in Humansville, and is now appointed Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Ozark. Fr. Randolph G. Tochtrop, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Advance; Guardian Angel Parish in Oran; and St. Ambrose Parish in Chaffee, will Fr. Tochtrop conclude his assignment as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Advance. Continues as pastor at Oran and Chaffee. Fr. Patrick M. Mac Tran, CRM, a religious priest from the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer, is appointed Chaplain of the Vietnamese Community at St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield. Fr. Joseph R. Weidenbenner will conclude his assignment as Pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Kelso and St. Joseph Parish in Scott City, and is now appointed Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Joplin. Retirement Fr. Justin D. Monaghan, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Joplin, will retire after 52 years of priestly ministry and pastoral leadership throughout the diocese. Associate Pastors Fr. Victor Anokwute will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Mountain View and St. Sylvester Mission in Eminence, and is now appointed Fr. Tran Fr. Weidenbenner Fr. Monaghan Fr. Anokwute Diaconate Ministry Associate Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau and Old St. Vincent Chapel of Ease in Cape Girardeau. Fr. Charles A. Dunn will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Springfield, and Chaplain Fr. Dunn at Springfield Catholic High School and is now appointed Associate Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Joplin and St. Ann Parish in Carthage and Chaplain at McAuley High School. Fr. Francisco ( Paco ) Gordillo Villamil will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Cape Girardeau, Fr. Gordillo and is now appointed Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Webb City. Fr. José Marino Novoa, CMF, is re-appointed Associate Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Joplin and St. Ann Parish in Carthage. Fr. Alexander A. Nwagwu will conclude his assignment as Associate Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Sikeston and St. Henry Parish in Charleston, and Fr. Novoa Fr. Nwagwu is now appointed Associate Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Cape Girardeau. Fr. Brian J. Straus, newly ordained, will assist during the summer months at St. Mary Parish in West Plains and Sacred Heart Mission in Fr. Straus Thayer. Fr. Straus will be returning to Mundelein School of Theology this fall for his Licentiate in Sacred Theology. Fr. Paul Wightman, OMI, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Mansfield; St. Leo the Great Mission in Ava; St. Fr. Wightman William Mission in Gainesville; Sacred Heart Parish in Mountain Grove; and St. Michael Mission in Cabool; will now become Associate Pastor of those same parishes. Departures from Diocese Fr. Henry Grodecki, CM,Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Monett; Sacred Heart Parish in Verona; St. Edward Parish in Cassville; Fr. Grodecki and Holy Family Parish in Shell Knob; will leave the diocese for a new appointment by his congregation, the Vincentians. Fr. Derek Swanson, CM, Pastor of St. Canera Parish in Neosho and Nativity of Our Lord Mission in Noel, will leave the diocese for Fr. Swanson a new appointment by his congregation, the Vincentians. Deacon Farrar Deacon James E. Farrar is assigned as Permanent Deacon to Sacred Heart Parish in Springfield. Deacon Kiblinger Deacon Mark A. Kiblinger is assigned as Permanent Deacon to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Cape Girardeau. Deacon Stoverink Deacon Alvin M. Stoverink is assigned as Permanent Deacon to Immaculate Conception Parish in Jackson. Deacon Williams Deacon Andrew R. Williams is assigned for the summer as Transitional Deacon to St. Eustachius Parish in Portageville and St. Cecilia Parish in Kennett. Fr. Thomas Luu Duc Vu, CRM, Chaplain of the Vietnamese Community at St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, will leave the diocese Fr. Vu for a new appointment from his congregation, the Mother of the Redeemer, in Carthage. TM

7 June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 7 Summer s Totus Tuus brings youth to Christ Dexter, MO Similar to the model of Vacation Bible School, Totus Tuus (TT) is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting Catholic Faith through evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program for grades one-12 is filled with fun, faith, and friendship. Totus Tuus was Pope St. John Paul II s apostolic motto, Latin meaning totally thine or yours. It was the result of a deep, enduring devotion to Mary that grew strong when he was a young man, after reading the writings of St. Louis de Montfort, an 18th-century French priest. He then performed a 33-day (symbolic of Christ s 33 years on earth) consecration to Jesus through Mary. This devotion carried through his ministry as a priest, bishop, and pope. The methodology, structure, content, and enthusiasm of Totus Tuus is concerned not only with teaching the Faith, but also igniting the hearts of the team members and the young people they encounter, READING AT MASS Totus Tuus missionary Robert Hearnes helped a young lady read at Mass on June 6 in Sacred Heart Parish, Dexter. Totus Tuus launched in the diocese June 3-8. Youth participating in the program celebrate Mass each day. (The Mirror) said Lynn Melendez, diocesan Director of Evangelization, Catechesis, and Youth Formation. The result has been the formation of young adults who continue to dedicate themselves to the Church s mission of evangelization along with many vocations to the priesthood and religious life. How does it work? The mission of Totus Tuus is to inspire in young people a true longing for holiness, a deep desire for daily conversion, and openness to their vocation by the challenge to give themselves entirely to Christ through Mary and by continually strengthening their prayer lives in imitation of her. Totus Tuus calls upon college students and seminarians from across the United States to carry this mission to every young person they encounter. TT Missionaries are young men and women known for their energy, enthusiasm, love of the Faith, commitment to spiritual growth, ability to work with a team, and a desire to work with youth. Teams of four young adults (two men and two women) travel to a different parish each week, hosting a five-day catechetical program for children and youth that engages the parish community through their witness. There are messy games and crazy skits as well as catechetical learning joined with prayer and sacrament. Our college-age missionaries will provide an authentic witness to the students, said Melendez. Through their examples of joy and service, the youth see that these men and women are on fire with the Catholic Faith and they begin to long for the same thing in their lives. Four diocesan missionaries The four missionaries for Totus Tuus 2018 are members of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: Lauren Barreca is from Cuba, MO, of the Diocese of Jefferson City, and is attending Missouri State University (MSU), in Springfield, and active in Catholic Campus Ministry. Judson Beam is a member of St. Mary Parish, West Plains, and a former student of Conception Seminary College who is actively discerning a call to the priesthood. He will attend MSU at West Plains this fall. Sophia Denney TOTUS TUUS MISSIONARIES Bishop Edward M. Rice celebrated Mass May 27 with four diocesan Totus Tuus Missionaries, Robert Hearnes, Judson Beam, Sophia Denney, and Lauren Barreca. After Mass and a special blessing, the missionaries embarked on a week of training in the Diocese of Wichita with other Totus Tuus (TT) missionaries. Wichita is the founding diocese of the TT program. Totus Tuus began in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau June 3-8 in Sacred Heart Parish, Dexter. (Photo by Lynn Melendez/The Mirror) is a member of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and is a Springfield Catholic High School graduate. She now attends Vanderbilt University. Robert Hearnes is a member of St. Henry Parish in Charleston and attends Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in Cape Girardeau. He is active in Catholic Campus Ministry. The Totus Tuus curriculum The Sacred Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church provide the foundation of the instruction of the Totus Tuus summer catechetical program. The 2018 curriculum will focus on the Apostles Creed and The Luminous Mysteries. Consequently, Totus Tuus has divided the four pillars of the Catechism into a six-year teaching cycle: The Mystery of Salvation, The Apostles Creed, The Sacraments, the Commandments, The Virtues, and Prayer and the Our Father. To complement the six-year cycle, Totus Tuus follows a four-year cycle dedicated to the mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries The Luminous Mysteries The Sorrowful Mysteries The Glorious Mysteries More information about Totus Tuus may be found on the Youth Ministry page of the diocesan Website, If your parish is interested in holding a Totus Tuus program in the summer of 2019, contact Lynn Melendez at (417) or lmelendez@dioscg.org. TM Schedule Totus Tuus June 3-8 Sacred Heart Parish, Dexter June St. Mary Parish, West Plains June St. Eustachius Parish, Portageville June St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon July 8-13 St. Ann Parish, Carthage July Holy Trinity Parish, Aurora For more information, see the Totus Tuus tab on the Youth Ministry Web page, www. dioscg.org.

8 8 The Mirror June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS Kenrick-Glennon seminary selected to participate in science for seminaries project St. Louis The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced that Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is one of only seven seminaries selected nationwide for the Science for Seminaries project. The announcement was made in the May 25 print issue of Science magazine. Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is the institution of the Archdiocese of St. Louis that prepares men for the ministerial priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church. The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau presently has three diocesan seminarians in studies at Kenrick: Allen Kirchner, Daniel Belken, and John Hawks. Science for Seminaries is a project of the AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program, in consultation with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The project helps a diverse group of seminaries from various Christian denominations integrate science into their core curricula. Participating seminaries will be awarded an 18-month grant to fund courses and programs exploring the connection between faith and science. Science & the Church Recent data from the National Study of Youth and Religion show that 72 percent of year-old Catholics think science and religion are in conflict, and 78 percent of lapsed Catholics in the same age bracket cite the alleged conflict of science and religion as a reason for their departure. In order to address this issue of growing concern, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary has been on the forefront of seminaries creating a deeper integration of science within the curricula with the goal of exposing future priests to science in such a way that is relevant to their future parish ministry. In 2015, Dr. Ed Hogan won a grant in the first round of the Re- Engaging Science in Seminary Formation project, sponsored by John Carroll University and funded by the John Templeton Foundation, for his course on Theology and Science. In 2016, Dr. John Finley won a grant in the second round of the Re-Engaging project for his course on the Science and Philosophy of Gender. In 2017, Fr. Robert Spitzer gave the Fifth Annual Glennon Lecture, focused on contemporary faith and science. The Kenrick- Glennon is one of seven new project seminaries in the country Spring 2018 edition of the seminary s magazine, The Herald, is entirely devoted to faith and science. Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is tentatively planning to conclude the Science for Seminaries project in November 2019 with a day-long conference on how science enhances faith, including the first ever Gold Mass in the archdiocese on or near the feast of St. Albert the Great, patron saint of science and scientists. A Gold Mass is one of the many color Masses that celebrate various professions, such as Blue Mass for emergency responders or a Red Mass for legal professionals. The Gold Mass celebrates the role of science and scientists in the Catholic Church. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science (sciencemag.org) family of journals. AAAS was founded in 1848 and includes 261 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any peerreviewed general science journal in the world, with an estimated total readership of 1 million. The nonprofit AAAS (aaas.org) is open to all and fulfills its mission to advance science and serve society through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement, and more. For the latest research news, log onto EurekAlert!, eurekalert.org, the premier science-news Website, a service of AAAS. Information about the Science for Seminaries project can be found at scienceforseminaries. org. TM

9 June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 9 Travel with Fr. David Miller Aug. 24-Sept. 2, 2018 to Ireland Cost is $3,700 per person, airfare included from anywhere in the US. Please refer to trip #4782 when registering. For further information please call Fr. David at (417) Leave message and he will return your call. Field trip to St. Mary s of the Barrens SECOND GRADE Second graders of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Cape Girardeau recently took a field trip to Perryville, MO. Founded in 1818 by the Vincentian fathers, The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was built in 1929 by the Promoters of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. While looking at the altar of the Shrine, the elements of the front and the back of the Miraculous Medal should be evident. The statue above the altar and the words in the archway, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee, depict the front of the medal. The back of the medal is depicted in the base of the altar with the large M surmounted by a cross (through Mary s intercession we pray with confidence to God), the 12 stars symbolizing the Apostles, who are the foundation stones of the Church, and the stars of heaven (Mary is Queen of Heaven). The students were accompanied by Kathy Hotop-Raines and Howard Lewis. (Submitted photo) St. Sylvester Mission Welcome Vacationers WELCOME CAMPERS and all who will enjoy the area s outdoor activities this summer: ride lush trails on horseback; float crystal clear rivers; bring your guitar (or your other musical instrument), and praise God for paradise in the Ozarks. We welcome all visitors to St. Sylvester Mission Church: Mass each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (through Sept. 1) and 8 a.m. on Sundays (all year).

10 10 The Mirror June 8, 2018 Catholic School positions around the diocese DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING Benton St. Denis Catholic School in Benton, MO, has two positions open for the school year: A part-time cook and an after-school care worker. Please send resume and application to St. Denis School, ATTN: Karen Powers, PO Box 189, Benton, MO 63736, or it to karen@stdenisbenton. eduk12.net, or bring it by school any time. If you have questions, please or call (573) Application may be found at under Forms and Documents. Carthage St. Ann Catholic School in Carthage, MO is currently seeking a music teacher to teach three consecutive hours during the school week. The date and times are currently negotiable. Please contact the principal, Mikelle Cortez, at (471) or send a letter of interest to stannscarthageprincipal@gmail.com. Charleston St. Henry School in Charleston, MO is searching for two fiftheighth grade teachers for the school year. All core areas to be taught so a variety of teaching abilities are needed. The applicant for teacher should hold a Missouri teaching certificate. Please contact the principal, Michael Eftink, at (573) , or principal@sainthenry.org. Pierce City St. Mary School in Pierce City is in search of a principal for the school year. Applicants must hold or be working towards a Missouri Principal s certificate. Please contact the parish, at (417) , or st_marys@live.com. Springfield Immaculate Concpetion School, Springfield, is accepting applications for the following positions for the school year: Middle School Math Teacher Applicants must be an active Catholic and a certified teacher. Middle School Science Teacher Applicants must be an active Catholic and a certified teacher. If interested, please complete the Online application at www. scspk12.org. Questions? Contact Theresa Coleman at (417) , or tcoleman@scspk12.org. St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Springfield, MO is accepting applications for a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher for the school year. Applicant must have strong background in English/Language Arts, Math, and Technology. Applicant will be enthusiastic, creative, incorporate multi-sensory learning, and be familiar with current learning standards. Applicants should exhibit Christ-like behaviors such as humility, prayerfulness, positive attitude, honesty, and work collaboratively with colleagues. Active Catholic preferred. Spanish-speaker preferred. Submit: cover letter, resume, transcripts, teaching certificate, and contact information for three references by to: bjohnson@ stjosephcatholicacademy.org. For more information: (417) The application process is currently open and will remain so until the positions are filled. Springfield Catholic High School in Springfield, MO is seeking applicants for a high school math teacher for the school year. Applicants must have a current secondary teaching certificate with certification to teach nineth-12th math. Applicants are preferred to be an Active Catholic. Online applications accepted at under the About tab. For more information, please contact Jeanne Skahan at jskahan@scspk12. org or call ext 13. Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. Brentwood Chapel University Chapel Crematory Columbarium Licensed funeral directors of distinction: Bill M. Abbott W. Bruce Howell Marquis Howell, Jr. Robert Lohmeyer Harley R. Williams Don R. Lohmeyer Clint W. Mease Marquis Howell, Sr. Angela N. Collins Heather K. Howell Winford R. Laster Locally owned and operated for over 50 years 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield MO (417) fax (417) , gormanscharpf@mchsi.com Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Locally-owned & operated u Dedicated u Caring u Professional Offices of the Catholic Cemeteries Paul & Lynn Wunderlich David Fenton Louis Lohmeyer Charlene Harris-Bengsch Gene Lohmeyer Mary Ann Johnston Joel Champ 500 E. Walnut - Springfield, MO (417)

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12 12 The Mirror June 8, 2018 DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT Your local Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help you or anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. We will listen to your needs and support you. We will help you make a formal complaint and arrange a personal meeting the the bishop, or his delegate, if desired. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline: Para Reportar abuso, llame a la línea de abuso infantil de Missouri: Línea Directa de Abuso y Negligencia para Adultos : To report abuse by a church representative also contact any of the following: William Holtmeyer, Jr., MS, NCC, LPC, CEAP Director of Child and Youth Protection billholtmeyer@dioscg.org, (417) Judy St. John, LPC, NCC Victim Assistance Coordinator vac1@dioscg.org, (573) Bishop Edward M. Rice Msgr. Thomas E. Reidy, Chancellor 601 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO (417) Copyright 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.