Language Program trains new tutors
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Language Program trains new tutors
Heart of the A Christian Community Building Households of Faith Volume 15 ▪ Issue 11 Matter www.sacredheart-church.org November 2015 Language Program Approaching the Year of Mercy trains new tutors By Chris Vitt Pope Francis has proclaimed an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church’s “mission to be a witness of mercy.” It opens Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is also the 50th Anniversary of the closing of Vatican II. On Dec. 8, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica. This Holy Door, usually bricked up, is opened at the start of any jubilee year. The year will close on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King, at which time the Holy Door will be resealed. Continued on page 3 Visioning Survey available until Nov. 8 By Rick Clawson (From left, training team: Pat Gerke, Amanda Cline, Frank Appelgate, and Sr. Mary Clare. Not pictured David and Maggie Jones) By Pat Gerke and Kay Foran When Amanda Cline started speaking Japanese in the middle of the afternoon training session, she got blank stares. But with patient repetition and guidance, Amanda was able to convey, “Repeat what I’m saying.” In no time at all, the other tutors were trying out the unfamiliar sounds of, “Watashi no namae wa…desu.” This was just one of many creative exercises and demonstrations Amanda and her team shared during the Sacred Heart Language Program training session on Oct. 24. Amanda, David and Maggie Jones and Frank Appelgate attended a 5-week intensive tutor training class through Columbia’s Literacy Action Corps this fall. During the Saturday workshop, team members shared what they had learned with current tutors and trained five new tutors in effective methods to help our English language-learning parishioners improve their English speak- ing, reading and writing skills. The Language Program started in the fall of 2014 through the efforts of Sr. Mary Clare and her team of dedicated board members. The 90-minute, one -on-one sessions take place every week in our Education Building. The English language learners set their own goals. Much of the work involves learning and practicing English skills needed to navigate basics like grocery shopping, opening a bank account, applying for a job, or speaking with a child’s teacher or doctor. We currently serve 19 learners with more on a waiting list. We invite you to contact Pat Gerke at [email protected] or Sr. Mary Clare in the parish office if you are interested in joining the tutoring team. Stay tuned: future issues of the Heart of the Matter will feature some tutor/learner pairs so you can get to know them and learn more about our program. All parishioners age 16 and older are encouraged to participate in a Visioning Survey. If you haven’t yet filled one out, you have until Nov. 8 to do so. The information gathered in the survey will help the Parish Council develop a plan for the future of Sacred Heart Parish. Everyone’s input is welcome. The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Sacred-HeartVisioning-2015. If you cannot complete the survey online, paper copies are available in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for helping develop a vision for the future of our parish. Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 2 Birthdays Nov. 1 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 Santiago Calle, Louis Corwin, Montgomery Evans, Linda Garner, Laura Hays, Teri Keene, Emmalee Riney, Barbara Tarnowski Laura Beth Cox, Elizabeth Duncan, J.D. Krueger, Tyler Martin, Judy Morris, Silvia Onate, William Riester, Kathleen Slaughter Terrance Grus, Miriam Hankins, Joseph Pizzat, Mary Ann Tveitnes Andrew Cox, Olivario Delgado, Linda Doles, Carry Pudenz, Steve Teson John Frymire, Esmeralda Loredo, Debany Ramirez Samantha Fitzgerald, Jay Ludlam, Jill McIntosh, David Nelson, Julie Schelich Judith Barnes, Penelope Heidy, Tami Herman, Emily Peurrung, Anne Quick, Esther Steinhoff, Rebecca Terry, Patrice Vale Allison Buechert, Mark Evaniak, Leslie Frymire, Mary Manulik, Madge March-Riley, Carmelita Mendoza, Maria Rogel, Tita Rogers-Shaw, Rachel Scheffer, Maria Valdivia Brian Fitch, James Rader, Tyva Sprouse Allison Anderson, Lance Ennen, Norbert Richardson, Beatriz Squicimari Susan Adams, Debbie Bietsch, Cheli Haley, Lucas Whitworth Jayne Burkett, Thomas Ortbals, Luis Robledo Bryan Andrews, Allan Bohr, Paul Chitwood, Quinn Cunningham, Theodore Hoffman, Braeden Songer, Yolanda Tobar Marie Dishaw, Cindy Gardner, Meron Ghidey, Erin Green Sandy Arens, Vincent St. Omer, Cathy Vogelweid Rhys McCracken, Pete Szkolka Esperanza Gomez, Delaney Hague, Ryan Naugle James Brown, Joseph Fulca, Serapio Grimaldo, Pedro Hernandez, William Brent McHugh, Horacio Ocampo, Jonah Ortiz, Michael Wurzer William Galloway, Marianna Mendoza-Castro Joshua Clark, Adriana Lopez, Sheryl Orscheln, Joseph Priesmeyer Miriam Oguejiofor Hector Barraza, William Devoy, Lizbeth Dominguez, Gloria Elliott, Jeff Mitchell, Jordan Wade Claudelle Busano, Jose Garcia, Kelly McGuire Donna Richardson Josephine Blanchard, Faustino Vazquez, Henry Wachholz Melanie Herrera, Brian Kimes, Rosa Lopez Abigail Mayhan Deirdre Cooper, Tom Coudron, Pablo Grimaldo, Susan O'Neill Brian Bausano, Scott Bechtel, Elena Diaz, Kathy Singleton, Benjamin Zimmerman Knights of Columbus Council 14414 Handyman Ministry If you need help with projects around the home or in the yard, call Rick Clawson at (573) 491-3399 or email [email protected]. Payment for service is not required, but donations are accepted and are used to support the parish. Eternal Rest Sally Orgren, 1930-2015 Sally Lorraine Orgren, 85, of Columbia passed away Monday night, Sept. 28, 2015, at Lenoir Woods, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s. A Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of her soul took place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Friends were received by the family before Mass at the church and invited to lunch afterward in the Activity Building, graciously hosted by the Funeral Dinner Committee. Sally was born March 1, 1930 in Bay City, Mich. to Wilfrid and Louisa Young Cyr and graduated as valedictorian from St. Joseph High School. She married Harold Lorraine Orgren in August 1950. After he passed away, she married James Roy Orgren on June 7, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Mich. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Aquinas College. The family moved to Buffalo, New York in 1967, where Sally earned her master’s degree in library science at the State University of New York. She was a dedicated school librarian, creating a library that was the heart of the school. She worked closely with the teachers to build a collection to meet the needs of their courses, and by building warm relations with students was able to address their personal interests as well, such as computers, racecars, design, and music. She was named Librarian of the Year in New York and pioneered the first computerized school library card catalog in the state. Sally was a devout Catholic whose delight in life shone out and revealed the miracle of the everyday. She loved helping children of all ages, whether reading or gardening with little ones or mentoring troubled high school students. There was always room at the dinner table for the kids’ friends. Sal- ly and Jim were active members of Church organizations including Christian Family Movement, RENEW, and Call to Action. They helped to organize volunteers and pack shipments and sponsored educational scholarships for the Nicaragua Mission Project. Sally saw Christ in each person, which is to say that every encounter with a person brought her joy, deep and genuine. Sally is survived by four sons, Paul Orgren, Mark (April) Orgren, Joseph (Wendy) Orgren, and John Orgren; two daughters, Christine (Eric) Sandvol and Anne Orgren (Tom Heffernan); one sister, Rosemary (Ronald) Moon; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Orgren, her second husband, James Orgren, and her daughter-in-law, Cecilia Ferreira Orgren. Those wishing to honor Sally’s memory are encouraged to give of themselves, through monetary donations or volunteering time, to one of the causes that were important to her: Call to Action (www.cta-usa.org), The Nicaragua Mission Project (www.projectnica.com), or any organization furthering the causes of education and helping those in need. Heart of the Matter Sacred Heart Parish, Columbia, MO Pastor: Fr. Francis Doyle Editor: Mary Kay Head Layout Editor: Katherine Cummins Send comments to: [email protected] or 105 Waugh St., Columbia, MO 65201 Articles in Heart of the Matter that address Church teachings or articles of faith are expressions of the author’s opinion unless specifically noted otherwise. Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 3 Ounce of Prevention Columbia Catholics virtually descend on Bethlehem! By Sarah Eber Have you ever wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land but lacked the time and resources? Well, Sacred Heart Health Ministry, along with Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Thomas More Newman Center, invite you to join a free virtual pilgrimage for Advent 2015! Nov. 29-Jan. 6, you will have the opportunity to rally your friends and family to be physically active and increase the depth of your Advent prayers and meditations as we make our virtual journey to Bethlehem! All you have to do is register either on line at http://goo.gl/ forms/I7PXUn1vIm and http:// goo.gl/forms/1JFYoMmnG3 (Spanish version) or fill out a registration form at the back of church after Masses on Nov. 29. If you are filling out the registration online, please be sure to check the Sacred Heart Church box when you sign up and when you log your miles. You can sign up as an individual or a family. You simply track the miles you run/walk/bike/swim, or count every 20 minutes of physical activity as 1 mile and add those up weekly. There are ways to count your prayer time, dance time or other activities toward mileage if you have some physical challenges that make physical activity difficult — look for details when you register. Report your mileage online weekly at http://goo.gl/forms/ ayTxfRXzQI and http://goo.gl/ forms/G6aukN2bTx (Spanish version) Remember to check the Sacred Heart box each time, or turn in your mileage weekly in the box at the back of church. Watch the bulletin for more details. When you register, be sure to pick up a copy of the prayer meditations. Each week, mileage will be totaled so we can see where we are on our journey. Throughout Advent, we will stop at several cities along the way to visit the shrines, holy places and historically important places along the way. You will find this virtual tour posted on our facebook page ( https:// www.facebook.com/ Sacredheartcareshealthministry/ ) or posted in the activity building. Once we have completed our journey, we will celebrate at 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at Our Lady of LourdesFlanagan Hall as a united Columbia Catholic Community for prizes, refreshments and fellowship! If you have any questions, contact Maureen Brown at 573-999-4559 or [email protected] or Sarah Eber at 660-349-8881 or [email protected] Join us! Catholic gentlemen 18 years and older are invited to join the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 14414. The Knights stand for the four principles of our Order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. If you want to be of service to your church and community, please consider the Knights. For more information, contact: Mike Holland - (573) 442-5089 or [email protected] Steve Sutter - (573) 474-6227 or [email protected] Knights of Columbus Council 14414 The Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council #14414 held our social meeting jointly with the Newman Council Oct. 6 at Logboat Brewing Company. We held our business meeting Oct. 21 in the Education Building. In conjunction with the business meeting, we conducted a First Degree ceremony in which Trevor Zeiger became a Knight. Members of our council participated in the annual Tootsie Roll drive during the weekend of Oct. 17/18. The Handyman Ministry did yard work for a parish couple, hung sports mementos in the home office of a parishioner and cut up a downed tree for another parishioner, raising $745 to support the Sacred Heart Foundation. Coming Up: Nov. 4 Social meeting at Las Margaritas, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Business meeting, 7 p.m., Education Building Nov. 29 Fifth Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m., followed by family Rosary For information or to join Council 14414, contact Mike Holland (573/442-5089; [email protected]) or Steve Sutter (573/474 6227; [email protected]). Year of Mercy these lines that follow, “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not Continued from page 1 be condemned. Forgive and you During this holy Year, Pope will be forgiven.” Francis invites us to contemplate A beautiful letter written by the mercy. He points to Jesus as the pope to all of us, gives a further example of God’s mercy in human look at the suggested activities and form. Those who see Jesus, see attitudes that will make everyone God’s mercy. Pope Francis refers part of the jubilee year. This letter to Luke’s gospel, in which Jesus is accessible at the following link tells those listening to him, “Be http:// merciful as your Father is merciwww.iubilaeummisericordiae.va/ ful.” Francis speaks of a loving content/gdm/en/giubileo/ God who “consoles, pardons, and lettera.html instills hope.” Pope Francis has said “No one can be excluded from God’s mercy.” The motto ‘Merciful Like the Father’ (Luke 6:36) invites us to follow the Father’s example in Sacred Heart Cares A ministry offering support to parishioners who are ill or homebound. If you, a family member, or someone you know needs assistance, let us know. You can reach us by email to [email protected]; a call to Glenda Kelly at (573) 443-3976; or clip this form, add your name and phone number, and mail to Sacred Heart Cares, 105 Waugh St., Columbia, MO 65201. A member of the Health Ministry Committee will contact you. The following are examples of available support: ◦ Someone to visit ◦ Help with shopping or meals ◦ Ride to doctor’s appointment or Mass ◦ Help understanding health issues ◦ Someone to bring Communion ◦ Someone to pray with you ◦ Other needs Name: Phone: Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 4 September golf tourney supports Sacred Heart By Gene Gerke The 14th Annual Paul Prost Memorial Golf tournament was held on Monday, Sept. 21. More than 80 golfers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at Columbia Country Club. The golfers competed for several prizes, and scores of door prizes were awarded. In fact, every golfer went home with something. Most importantly, everyone had a lot of fun. The tournament netted more than $9,000 for the parish building maintenance fund. Since the first tournament in 2002, more than $95,000 has been raised for Sacred Heart. This annual tournament is held in memory of Paul Prost, a long time member of the Sacred Heart parish family. Paul was an avid golfer. And he did numerous building and maintenance projects at Sacred Heart. Bernice Prost, Paul’s wife, passed away earlier this year. The tournament’s signature sponsors were Prost Builders, Inc. www.prostbuilders.com and Missouri Solar Applications www.mosolarapps.com. Several businesses, golf courses, and individuals provided sponsorships, products, and prizes in support of the tournament. (Please see the list of Sponsors and Donors.) Special thanks to the tournament planning committee and volunteers including – Bob Borst, Katie Bradley, Jim Brown, Bob Bryant, Will Fish, Gene Gerke, Pat Gerke, Kirk Hankins, Charlene Jayamanne, Paul Kanago, Jesi Krenning, Ron Meyer, Colleen Meyer, Imelda Sarmiento, Beverly Schuster, and Michael Schuster. The Paul Prost Memorial Golf Tournament Trophy and top prize went to the winning team of Joe Tonnies, Jay Goeser, Brad Myers, and David McDonald. Other winners included: Flight A 2nd Place: Warren Prost, Ken Germond, Dee Sanders, Scott Bess 3rd Place: Brian Hervey, Brandon Sullivan, C. K. Hoenes, Chris Keonen Flight B 1st Place: Kirk Hankins, Robert Hankins, Darren Bertrand, Larry Coyner 2nd Place: Denise Kloeppel, John Gray, Kevin Luetkemeyer, Kevin Kemper 3rd Place: Dale Verslues, Maurice Schulte, Bill Borgmeyer, Alan Niederschulte Closest to the Pin Kevin Kemper (Free round of golf for four donated by Columbia Country Club.) Longest Putt Tom Deeken (Taylor Made Driver donated by Thomas McGee Insurance Agency.) Longest Drive Dave D’Engle Sr. ($50 gift card donated by ProAm Golf and two Mizzou tailgate chairs donated by Sam’s Club.) Putting Contest Ron Benne (Barbeque for 16 donated by the Grillers in the Mist, a highly regarded competition BBQ team.) Honesty Award For carding the highest score, the team of Lou Corwin, Don Corwin, Paul Corwin, and Brian Connell were awarded the annual “Honesty Award.” (VIP private Winery Tour and Wine Tasting for 10 donated by Les Bourgeois Winery.) The winning team of Brad Myers, Joe Tonnies, Jay Goeser and David McDonald. Vaughn Prost celebrates making a putt during the 14th Annual Paul Prost Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 21. This year’s event generated $9,000 for the parish’s building maintenance fund. Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 5 Charles Ochoa, Steve Fleischer, Taylor Cox, and Fr. Francis Doyle Christine Tran, Ellen Forbes, Joyce George, and Charlene Jayamanne Thanks to Tournament Sponsors and Donors Please support our sponsors and donors. Putting Contest: Grillers in the Mist competition barbecue team, barbecue for 16., Longest Drive: ProAm Golf, $50 gift card; Sam’s Club, two Mizzou tailgate chairs Longest Putt: Thomas McGee Insurance Agency, Taylor Made driver Closest to the Pin: Columbia Country Club, four rounds of golf Honesty Award: Les Bourgeois Winery, VIP private winery tour and wine tasting for ten Ron & Colleen Meyer relax after a full afternoon as tournament volunteers. Signature Tournament Sponsors Prost Builders, Inc. Missouri Solar Applications LLC Door Prize Sponsors: Varsity Nails Osage Country Club Sam’s Club Tiger Express Car Wash Paul Kanago, CFP Bottle Redux/Pat Gerke Juice Plus/Charlene Jayamanne Mid-America Harley-Davidson Plaza Tire Service Tan-Tar-A Resort Gerke & Associates, Inc. T’s Etc. Chuckler Golf/Perry Leslie Alexander Open Systems The Golf Club at Deer Chase Trane Sacred Heart Church Shakespeare’s Pizza Columbia Parks & Recreation Paul Kanago Hole Sponsors: Central Bank of Boone County LaBrunerie Financial Services Gerke & Associates, Inc. Warren & Debbie Prost Sacred Heart Church Choir Knights of Columbus, Columbia Council #1529 Paul Kanago, Certified Financial Planner Brookside Apartments Sacred Heart Catholic Community Foundation Carpenters Union 945 Landmark Bank Hulett Heating and Air Conditioning Thomas McGee Insurance Agency Orscheln Industries Parker Funeral Service and Crematory with Millard Family Chapel Professional Contractors & Engineers Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #14414 River Region Credit Untion Paul Land, Plaza Commercial Realty Beverage Sponsor: N.H. Scheppers Distributing Company Beverage Koozies: T’s Etc. Trophy: D-Sport Engraving Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 6 Parish School of Religion News K1 PSR Class: Learning humility By Suzanne Boss Sacred Heart Church Parish School of Religion K1 class is off to a great start this year. Originally anticipating four children, this classroom has swelled to an enrollment of 13 students. We are learning more about the church liturgical calendar and the vestment colors of church. The children have nearly mastered the Sign of the Cross and began learning the Lord’s Prayer in October. They express excitement at upcoming events: All Saints Day, Advent season, and the Christmas Pageant. We plan to introduce and work on additional prayers, including the Glory Be, Hail Mary, and Prayers before/after meals. Over the past two years, I have accumulated teachable moments in the adventure of teaching the basics of the Catholic faith. During my first year teaching, one student notified me that I had inaccurately determined the gender of St. Francis of Assisi. The child interrupted, “Nope, I’m pretty sure St. Francis is a boy.” I asked, “Why do you know this?” The child answered, “He has no hair right here (indicating the crown of his head).” I proceeded to look up information on my phone. The child exclaimed, “Why do all of you adults want to “Google it?” After a gentle reminder of my status of being a new Catholic, “like a 1-year-old baby” in the faith, the child agreed to teach me even as I taught him. I am learning to be humble and honest with young children. In addition to teachable moments, I have learned the importance of listening and providing guidance in understanding their faith as well. For example, I asked the class about the season of Lent. One child asked, “Isn’t that the stuff you find in your dryer?” I smiled and shook my head, “Not exactly. I hope your dryer lint does not last 40 Days!” Children need adults to listen to their faith impressions and help clarify the complexities of faith experience. During a recent discussion about the Sacrament of Baptism, I asked the children what liquid is used in a Baptism. One child guessed, “Wine?” I bit back a laugh and smiled broadly, “No, wine would be pretty messy during the Sign of the Cross.” Thus, we discussed the importance of Holy Water and use in the church Mass. PSR K1 class strives to provide each child an opportunity to learn and grow in their knowledge of church concepts. As a congregation and as a parent, I ask you to pray for God’s guidance each week as we teach these young ones about the foundational prayers, concepts, and symbols of our faith. From left (front to back): Trace Zeiger, Reece Borst, Mia Herman, and Eddie. Suzanne Boss (co-catechist), Will Grus, Khalan Lee, Tessa Lee, George Bizimana and Madelynn Harvey (catechist assistant). Not pictured: Lupe Ortiz (co-catechist), Christian Ortiz (catechist assistant), Aiden Bertrand, Luke Boss, Myra Crowe, Sebastian Hoffman and Breckin Scroggins. Aide Madelynn Harvey works with students William Grus and Khalan Lee on learning about the liturgical calendar. Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 7 Life Teen By Emma Timms, Youth Ministry intern The Youth Ministry has been moving along this semester doing several exciting things! As some parishioners may have noticed, there have been some new additions to the basement of the Sacred Heart Education Building. Here, the students of the CoMo Life Teen high school youth group have found a place to build community with each other during Life Nights. Due to several generous donations, students have been able to challenge each other to games on ping pong and foosball as well as watch movies and videos. Students also enjoy recreation time on the black top outside of the Education building and socialize inside on comfy couches and chairs. The students and Core Team of CoMo Life Teen are so grateful for a space and donated items that allows students to interact, socialize, and build a faith family with each other during each Life Night! This semester at CoMo Life Teen, the students are exploring the Universal Call to Holiness, through which they have been learning new ways of growing Fr. Tolton High School News closer to Christ. During our Prayer Night, the students had the beautiful opportunity to experience Eucharistic Adoration and practice Sacred Silence while in the presence of Christ. The students have also had the opportunity to listen to many guest speakers share their experiences throughout their faith journey. During one night, several Core Team members shared examples of “road blocks” that prevent us from growing closer to Christ and ways of overcoming those blocks. During another night, our guest speaker Hannah Korte shared different ways of discovering your vocation and following God’s unique path for us. Confirmation class is currently taking place at the Newman Center. The Confirmation students have been working hard in learning about their faith through several talks given by amazing core members. The students have been exposed to several new ways of praying as well as exploring powerful prayer tools, such as the rosary. Please keep the Confirmation students in your prayers as they grow closer to their Confirmation day! OLL Interparish School News By Joe Doles November is upon us and the holidays are fast approaching, with parent-teacher conferences concluded for first quarter. The October Read-a-Thon was a success, with $36,000 raised that exceeded the goal. The top fundraising family was Jack Campbell’s. Rhyan Loos, one of our kindergarteners, was recently diagnosed with cancer, and the OLLIS community is rallying around her. For anyone wanting to help, donations can be made to Central Bank of Boone County for the Rally for Rhyan Account. The donations go directly to the family. Midterms are Nov. 20, with In- One Of A Kind Remodeling Our history of: and home improvements from Columbia ’ s oldest and most reliable remodeling firm. VISIT US AT www.naugleco.com OR JUST Google “ Gary Naugle” • Additions • Roofing • Concrete • Conversions • Windows • Foundations • Kitchens • Siding terims going home on Nov. 24, right before Thanksgiving Break that begins Nov. 25. While we missed out on an October opportunity to get the PSROLLIS k-8 kids together, a couple of opportunities present themselves for November. The first, on Friday the 13th, lets the Halloween enthusiasts and autumn fans have some fun with a fall outdoor cookout/hayridelike tour of the Sacred Heart grounds after dark, 5:30 p.m. to 8ish. The second opportunity follows the Holiday Parade on November 22 with seasonal warm-up treats and a holiday flick back at Sacred Heart. Still working out the details. • Waterproofing • Baths • Decks • Repair 50 years experience in home building and remodeling; with a “ can do for you ” attitude, and thousands of satisfied customer references. Call today! 474-9444 Gives you: assurance of clever design, durable crafting, high value, reasonable prices, long-term satisfaction, and a warranty you can count on. Fr. Tolton students take ownership of Mass music By Joe Powers, Senior Tolton students are taking more leadership at all-school Masses this year—a contrast with past years, when music was very teacher-led. Students who sing or play guitar or piano are starting to organize and lead the songs at Mass. Lydia Hale, who helped Ms. Kristen Bexten with Mass music in the past, is returning as a vocalist. Freshman Marjorie Harrison is among those who have paired up with Hale to sing. Sophomore Veronika Tarka has done piano accompaniment, and sophomore Matt Gibson has played the guitar. Other students who have a desire to help and are musically inclined are welcome to lend their talents. Ms. Celina Pinedo, liturgical coordinator, is happy about the transition from teacher-led to student-led music ministry. “When a student takes leadership, it’s far more powerful” she said. Ms. Kristen Bexten was in charge of leading music in the past at Tolton’s Masses. She said she thinks students respond well when other students lead music. “I sing in a higher octave,” she said. “There are a lot of students who aren’t really musically inclined, so it’s hard for some people to transpose down to an octave they can sing in. But it’s different when students lead, because everyone can sing more easily.” There is a fair amount of prep- aration in advance for students leading the music. “I practice the songs a lot. Usually at least a few times in advance,” Gibson said. Besides practicing, these students are responsible for choosing the songs. In the past, choosing songs had been a responsibility of the homeroom planning the Mass, but whenever music is student-led, those students pick the songs. Though there was some effort in past years to organize studentled music groups, this is the first year anything consistent has materialized. Pinedo said it happened organically. “I thought it would be great to play piano for the Mass with the Bishop, and Veronica could do that,” she said. “And when Lydia was practicing with Ms. Bexten, she expressed that she would be willing to do it more often.” Brian Parks, director of the music department, said there are two reasons student musicians at Mass are important. “One, it’s an opportunity for them to play a part in the Mass, for them to live out their faith, for classmates to see them using their God-given talents,” he said. He also said students must be prepared to serve the Church in different ways when they get older, and this prepares students to do so. This article was originally published in the Tolton Times, the school’s online newspaper. Read more stories at toltontimes.com. Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 8 Fr. Tolton High School News Tolton band continues to get bigger, better By Julia Banks, sophomore Tolton Catholic High School’s band is growing. Due to the influx of freshmen and transfer students, the band has gained more attention by the student body this year, and slowly but surely, more and more Tolton students have begun to show off their musical talents. The increased size of the school isn’t the only thing that has caused the band’s growth. Scheduling has also helped. In previous years the band rehearsed during zero hour, before school. Mr. Brian Parks, band director, had been working with Principal Kristie Wolfe since the school opened in 2011 to make band become a class that meets during the day instead. This year, the scheduling finally worked, and band meets during first hour. “More people can take it now that it’s during the school day,” said Mr. Parks. “In the past it’s been hard.” Even with the growth, the band is still not large. Some people find the smaller size of the band refreshing. William Samuels, freshman, participated in band at Southern Boone Middle School before coming to Tolton. He said the Tolton band could be bigger, but the size has its perks, one being that the smaller number of people is less intimidating for a new member like himself. Joe Powers, senior, has been in band all four years of high school. He has seen the band from the very beginning and has insight on how the changes have occurred. “I think that we have a very good pipeline school from OLLIS,” Powers said. “There were a lot of eighth graders last year that did band, and a lot of them came here and decided to continue it.” He said part of why the band is bigger and better this year is because of OLLIS’ former members. The very sound of the band has improved, partially due to the fact that certain instruments, like the trumpet, have increased from one to three. Mr. Parks said one of the issues with having a small band is that every member must completely know their part; if they do not, there’s nobody else to cover up the blunder. People still need to know their parts with a bigger group, but mistakes are much less noticeable. Most school bands participate in some sort of competitions, and Tolton is no different. However, due to its current size, the district competitions are more of an individual event; each player is judged according to his or her own skills, rather than the band competing against an entire school. However, it isn’t completely out of the question for the near future. Band is the backbone of the musical section in Tolton fine arts. Many students depend on it for credits and college applications, and it continues to grow and shape itself into a larger and more suc- cessful community. This article was originally published in the Tolton Times, the school’s online newspaper. Read more stories at toltontimes.com. My vatication: Blessed and Pope obsessed By Casey Hulshof, sophomore September 23 seemed like any other Wednesday. Schoolwork, tests, dance practice. But this day was not any other day for my family. We were dropping everything and taking a trip to Washington, D.C., to see the Holy Father, Pope Francis, give an address to the United States Congress. This was only the fourth time a Pope has ever visited the United States, and this time, it was the biggest security operation our country has undertaken. But I wasn’t going just to be a part of such a publicized event. I was going because this was my chance to experience the thrill of seeing the man on Earth who is closest to Jesus Himself. After work and school were completed, we tossed our bags in the car and hurried to the airport for what some in Washington, D.C., jokingly called a “Vati-cation.” Our plane landed on D.C. soil around 11 o’clock at night, and shortly thereafter, my family and I were settled in our apartment with all focus on the day to come. When my father finally dragged everyone out the door a mere eight hours later, the dynamic of Washington, D.C., seemed different. The normally bustling streets were quiet and eerily calm, as if the city itself was holding its breath for when the Holy Father would step foot onto our nation’s Capitol. Even arriving so early in the morning, my family had to wait in a line to get through security that snaked down the street. But the day was cool, the sun was shining; I didn’t mind. Once we passed through security, ushers herded those with green or red tickets to gather on the lawn in front of the Capitol. But my ticket shone gold, with the words “Upper West Terrace” glimmering on the side. We were pointed toward seats just a single floor away from where Pope Francis would come out and bless the crowd. In my hand, I gripped my golden ticket, but unlike Charlie, what I was receiving was greater than chocolate or candy. We spent the next two hours taking endless pictures of the multitude gathering on the lawn beneath us, and watching the footage of the crowd on big screens around the Capitol Lawn. In every pan from the cameras, we could see flags from places far and wide, but one thing every person had in common was a bright smile. Finally, we took our seats to watch the arrival of Pope Francis. As soon as he appeared on the screen, the mass broke into loud cheering, thundering applause, and cries of “Papa Franciso!” My own heart flew into my throat. This holy man that I had only ever learned or prayed about was going to walk on the same marble floors of the U.S. Capitol that I had skipped along as a child. The moment when Speaker John Boehner introduced “His Holiness, Pope Francis,” and the wooden doors flew open, the applause was deafening. It wasn’t just coming from the crowd, but the Continued on page 11 Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 9 For Sacred Heart Youth St. Philippine Duchesne What she said "The truest crosses are those we do not choose ourselves.... He who has Jesus has everything." Who she was Rose Philippine Duchesne was born into a large, happy, and welloff family. She was educated by private tutors and by the Visitation nuns. She loved to study history. As a teenager, she enjoyed listening to the stories of a visiting Jesuit missionary and his work among the Native Americans of Louisiana. Rose Philippine began to hope for a missionary life. She entered the local Visitation convent when she was seventeen. But in 1791, before Philippine had become a nun, the Revolution expelled the nuns. Philippine returned to her family and began caring for prisoners and edu- cating children. When the Concordat was signed in 1801, she and a few other Sisters returned to the empty Visitation convent and hoped to resume religious life there. But this endeavor proved impossible. Then Philippine heard of a community recently founded by Madeleine Sophie Barat. She offered both the convent building and herself to the new community. Philippine was admitted to the community in December of 1804 and less than a year later, she made her profession in the Society of the Sacred Heart. Philippine's missionary life did not begin until 1818, fourteen years later. Their first house on American soil was in St. Charles, Missouri. There they opened the first free school for girls west of the Mississippi River. Both teachers and children were bilingual. They spoke French, mixed with Creole, and English. After a year, the bishop moved the community to Florissant, nearer to St. Louis. Pioneer life was hard. But Philippine expanded the mission to New Orleans, to St. Louis, and then back again to reopen the first house and school in St. Charles. When she was seventy-one years old, she went to live in St. Louis. She was then sent to teach the Potawatomi Indians at Sugar Creek, Kansas. The tribe called her "Woman Who Prays Always." The children would sneak up behind her as she knelt in the chapel and toss bits of paper on the back of her skirt. When the children returned an hour later, the Crossword Key: Across: 1 . Potawatomi 4. New Orleans 5. girls Down: 2. always 3. France bits of paper were undisturbed. What she means to us today God gave Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne many gifts, and Philippine seemed not to waste a single one. As a teacher and educator and a founder of schools, she reminds us of the great value of education and the sacrifices it may demand of us. Having left her family, her country, and her friends to face the Missouri wilderness, she kept her aim in view: schools. Schools for poor children, schools for girls, schools for Native Americans, schools for all God's children! That was the need, and that was her gift. Rose Philippine Duchesne reminds us that we do not need all the gifts in the universe to follow Christ. If we use the ones we are given, with love, that is enough. (Sarah Eber assembled materials for this page.) Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 10 Social Concerns Report Liturgy Report By Mary Kay Head Time & Talent – Sign-ups for liturgical roles looked good. Training sessions for Lectors, Altar Servers and Communion Ministers have been set. No new sign-up for Directors of Worship. These are still needed as well as additional altar servers. Plans are to reach out personally to individuals to cover these roles. Children’s dismissal – Still under consideration. All Saints Day – Falls on Sunday this year, so regular weekend Mass schedule will be followed. All Souls Day – Mass of Remembrance at 7 p.m. Invitations have been sent to those losing loved ones this past year. Mass will be bi-lingual. All present will 20 bags full of coats and winter apparel were collected for the Warm Up Columbia campaign. By Barbara Head Health Ministry - The Walk to Bethlehem program will be shorter this year, just during advent and will also include the other 2 parishes. There will be a program on aging well between the 2 Sunday Masses October 11th. They are also finalizing the Emergency Preparedness Plan including estimates for improving emergency exits and will be hosting Lifeline health screening in the activity building. Funds from an anonymous donor and the Lifeline screening will be used to purchase a second AED for the activity building. Language Program - New this year are Spanish lessons for English speakers. These are held three times a week. English lessons for English learners is continuing. The next training institute for new English tutors will be October 24th. New Business Breakfast Café – This will occur on the four Saturdays in November. The 21st will be a potluck breakfast to keep the kitchen free for making peanut brittle for the Sacred Heart Catholic Community Foundation bazaar. For anyone wishing to help, sign-ups are available on the parish website. Collection for the Poor – The first month with the new “Poor” envelopes we collected $953. $100 will stay in the office to help those who come to the parish office. The remainder will be divided between St Vincent de Paul Society and Love Inc, going to local needs. With Love Inc funds are going toward rent and utilities for three families struggling to either get into housing or sustain housing during a hard time. Food Bank - The parish collected 262 pounds of food items in September. It was discussed that we used to have and need to have again a box to collect cash donations when food is collected for the Food Pantry on the 4th weekend of each month. Warm UP Columbia - We collected over 20 bags of coats and other winter items that will be a big help to those in need when the cold weather comes. Next meeting – Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting the long-term purposes of our parish Perpetuating Our Faith To Be An Angel Forever Write to: The Foundation PO Box 10263, Columbia, MO 65205-1263 have an opportunity to light a candle for their deceased loved ones. Advent – Begins Nov. 29. This year parish groups will be contacted to designate a member to light candles on the wreath. Christmas – planned to have Mass schedule same as last year. Discussion followed to consider actually having a midnight Mass at Midnight. Also, want to check with Spanish speaking members to determine best time for a Spanish Mass. Will consider Mass times again at next meeting. Art & Environment – Three new figures have been purchased for the nativity set. The stable will be raised to allow move visibility. Next meeting – Nov. 24 at 6:15. Book Review On the Shoulders of Hobbits By Dawn Aceituno This book is a treasure. It was, for me, a wonderful surprise. When I saw the word “eucatastrophe,” I was so mystified I had to look it up. Tolkien had coined the word to describe the moment when the light of deliverance breaks through the darkness of despair. The resurrection of Our Lord was a eucatastrophe. When all seemed lost, the stone rolled away and Jesus rose triumphant. So, in short, a eucatastrophe is a happy ending. For anyone who has enjoyed the works of Tolkien and Lewis, especially the Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings, whether in print or film versions, “On the Shoulders of Hobbits” is true to its advertising, which invites the reader to rediscover the power of stories and the importance of virtue. It takes a great talent to successfully compare Abraham, St. Peter and St. Paul to Frodo (the ring-bearer) and my favorite hobbit, Sam. I had once written to a priest friend that it seemed we were all very much like the hobbits, so small against all the challenges, the mountains and monsters we had to overcome to make our way home. It seemed to me that Our Lord must watch over us with special tenderness as we struggle not to give up, especially when all seems lost. Each chapter in the book has some insight, some cause for a pause and a look-up-and-ponder moment. The forward is written by Peter Kreeft, who states, “Read it…It will baptize your imagination and fertilize the soil of your soul so you become the kind of person who doesn’t flunk life.” The book is gently readable, not the least daunting or pompous; a great read on a winter day with a cup of coffee. One of my favorite references was Gandalf’s quote in response to Frodo’s lament that he wished such terrible things had not happened in his time. Gandalf answers: “So do I…and so do all who live to see such times. But, that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” So, for all who are facing great challenges, especially when all seems lost, I pray the Lord may grant you courage and a “eucastastrophe.” Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 11 Parish Celebrations Braydon Scott Andrews, born Sept. 29, 2014, in Columbia, is the son of Bryan Scott Andrews and Emily Anne (Nelson) Andrews. He was baptized at Sacred Heart at the 8:30 Mass on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Pictured are godparents Brandon and Rachel Renaud, mom Emily, dad Bryan holding Braydon and Fr. Francis Doyle. The Fr. Tolton Varsity competitive cheerleading team pulled together with a service project for the parish bazaar. After practicing many hours for the upcoming state competition (Nov. 8 at MU Hearnes Center) they folded flyers, counted out tickets, stuffed, sealed and labeled 750 parish bazaar envelopes. The task went fast with many cheerful smiles and hands working together! These young ladies are extremely busy with school and cheering for the varsity football team as they enter district playoffs. We really appreciate their efforts. Thanks ladies. Pictured are (sitting in front) Chole White, Emily Gregory and Amanda Wiley. Center row (stooped) Madison McKenzie, Suzanne Todd, Madelyn Wells, Josie Patterson, Sidney Thrift, Andy Banks, Lacey Nickerson, and Natalie Forck. Back row (standing) Paulette Squiciman, Jackie McKenzie, Lydia Petri, Madelynn Harvey, Sophie Spicci, Abby Wolfe and Lauren Redding. Vatication Continued from page 8 Deacon Bill and Rose Caubet received a blessing after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, Oct.25 as they prepared to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary, which is officially on Oct. 26. Our congratulations to both of you! politicians in the House Chamber itself. (I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen them all get so excited about anything before.) He waited patiently for the noise to die down before he gave a soft smile and began. His speech was intricate and beautiful; even through his thick accent everyone was captivated by his words. Many times he had to stop mid-sentence due to the cheering in agreement. At that podium Pope Francis was aglow; his white robes radiated light into the room of dark suits and ties. The words of God from his mouth were so different from many other things spoken in that same place. The hour seemed to fly by. Too soon he concluded his speech and departed to rowdy cheering. Those of us outside were in awe and amazement at what we had just witnessed. But soon we were overcome with jittery excitement. The camera cut to a shot of the West Terrace where I stood. I knew what that meant. He was coming to bless us next. I pulled out my phone with shaking hands and opened the camera after a few tries. My heart was pounding like a drum set in my ears. Everyone around me had their eyes and phones glued to the closed door atop that balcony. This was the moment. After the longest, most agonizing ten minutes of my life, the grand doors opened. The crowd began to chant, “Papa! Papa! Papa!” A few Cardinals came out and took their places along the rail—and then there he was:.the man in white. Pope Francis. Everyone was snapping pictures, taking videos, cheering, applauding, praying. Pope Francis smiled down at us warmly as he waved from one side of the crowd to the other. He gave us his signature thumbs-up, and tears sprang to my eyes. He accepted a microphone and extended his hand. The multitude fell silent. He repeated a blessing over us, first in Spanish, then in English. Continued on page 12 Heart of the Matter ▪ November 2015 ▪ Page 12 Vatication Continued from page 11 The words he said will forever ring in my ears: “I ask you all to please pray for me. And if there are any among you who do not believe or cannot pray, I ask you to please send good wishes my way.” He thanked us twice over, and enthusiastically proclaimed, “God bless America!” He smiled once more, and just like that, he was gone. The hordes of people continued to shout until well after the balcony doors closed. We weren’t allowed to leave the Capitol until the Pope was safely off the grounds, but that didn’t bother me. I felt like I could fly after an experience like that. A city known for those who speak out loudly against those they disagree with showed respect for someone of a faith they may or may not have known. That day, it didn’t matter if you were Republican or Democrat, Catholic or not. Pope Francis reached out and touched the heart of every person who listened to him. The day passed by in a blur after that. My family and I ate, crashed, took some pictures in the beautiful city and had a fabulous dinner together. After about four hours of sleep and lots of coffee, we were back on the plane. I watched the sun break over the clouds while we soared over America and our Vati-cation drew to a close. And after only 38 hours, I was back on Columbia ground. I am blessed I received the chance to listen to Pope Francis, and it is truly an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. This article was originally published in the Tolton Times, the school’s online newspaper. Read more stories at toltontimes.com. 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