The Year 2014 In Review

January 2015
The Year 2014 In Review
Father Licktieg 60 years a Priest
Newly ordained Fr. Alba
Region 9 Conference
Runnin Revs
Blisters for Sisters
Memorial Mass and Dinner
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Nuns appreciation Banquet
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President’s
Message
Due to the busy Holidays when ther does not seem
to be enough time to fulfill all our commitments I
have been unable to write up my thoughts.
So I would just like to wishyou
A Blessed and Happy New Year.
Serra News
If you haven’t seen it there was an article in the
Leaven concerning Father Anthony Lickteig
celebrating Mass with Pope Francis.
CALENDAR
January
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Regular meeting, Hilton Garden Inn,
speaker: Gary Pratt- Planned Giving –
Archdioceses
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Vocation Mass at Sister Servants of Mary,
Kansas City Kansas – Mass at 9 AM
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Board Meeting - 9A.M Cure of Ars
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Regular meeting, Hilton Garden Inn,
speaker: Monsignor Swetland – President
Donnelly College
February
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Valentines Day Mass & Dinner
It appears Father Storey had invited the Pope to
Father Lickteig’s 60th Anniversary celebration, if
it fit into his schedule. He didn’t receive anything back until the end of October , when he
received the invite for Father Lickteig to concelebrate Mass with the Pope in a Chapel at his residence Domus Sanctae Marthae.
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Ash Wednesday
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5th Grade Vocation Day?
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Retreat at Savior Pastoral Center 9:00 AM
– 2:30 PM –Topic “Family Life”
Father Storey accompanied Father Lickteig to
Rome and on December 9th he met with Pope
Francis.
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The amazing thing is the timing as Father Lickteig was Ordained on December 8 sixty years
ago.
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March
6th Grade Essays
April
Sister Barbra Smith OSB – “Water With
Blessings”
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A Christmas Gift?
The following was sent by Paul Scaletty and he asked that it be forwarded to friends and family. Our
thought was that it should receive the widest possible distribution, especially in this Season. Therefore
we are publishing it in the newsletter so that we can even reach those without internet service.
The Editor
Dear Friends:
WOW!!! You won’t believe what you and the Holy Spirit has made possible.
On Saturday Dec.13, 2014 the convent was invaded by approximately 60 volunteers from Ascension
Parish. You would not believe it, but they painted almost every room, including hallways, stairwells and
the entryway in one day using over 60 gals of paint. Everything is beautiful bright and clean. Everything was donated from paint, brushes, masking tape, to caulking compound. They will be rewarded
both in heaven and on earth.
The Ascension K of C continues to provide money ($5,000) and labor wherever it is needed. Their efforts in the chapel have not made it the Sistine Chapel but it is close. Thanks Joe Walrod and helpers . (See photos at http://www.gofundme.com/helpthesisters . )
WE HAVE HEAT!!! The second floor heat is in and on. A very special thanks to Wholesale Sheetmetal who donated five (5) complete high efficiency furnaces and air conditioner systems, including all
the ductwork, grills and registers. Thank you Pat Chilen. We still have to put in the fire rated ceiling
under the ductwork in the hall and we are waiting to see if we need electrical lines in that area. We have
to decide how to put in a fire safety system as required by city code. We have one bid of $50,000 and
are looking for ideas and other bids. If you have any let me know.
We have enough money to complete the two (2) new furnace instillations on the first floor. This will be
done after the first of the year.
We don’t have enough money to complete the basement heating yet. There are meeting rooms, laundry,
storage rooms, etc. down there, so the heat is not quite as important.
Weber Carpet is awaiting our call for the donated bedroom carpet. We wanted to wait to finish the
painting before we carpet. We will probably be calling them next week. Thank you, Fred and Joe Weber.
Prince of Peace volunteers have filled our panty and are still bringing more. The sisters use and give
away these things everyday, so we need to continually replenish. Thank you Phyllis Miles and helpers,
they are also building some additional shelving that is much needed.
So much more is going on every day. People continue to bring food and other necessities. A group of
men and boy scouts from Prince of Peace want to help over the Christmas break. I heard there is a
group of girl scouts who want to help. The volunteer list continues to grow!!!!!!!!!!
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People come in and clean, cook or whatever to help the Sister’s fulfill their mission to the poor.
John Holt anchor at Channel 4 Fox News is going to run a news release on the convent. We don’t know
when but before Christmas. There should be some teasers on news to let you know when. Thank you
Jim Wilson.
The web site http://www.gofundme.com/helpthesisters has raised almost $2,500 to date. Check is out
and sent it via face book, tweeter, etc to your friends. Again thank you Ascension K of C, for your help
in doing this.
Holy Cross K of C had an omelet breakfast last Sunday. They hope to rise between $400 and $1,000.
Thank you fellow Knights.
St. James Academy students and family have donated $1,300. Thank you Mark Huppe.
I hope I haven’t missed too many people; there are a lot more. I apologize if I missed you.
DON’T GET THE WRONG IDEA. WE ARE NOT PLUSH WITH MONEY!!!!!!!!!!
We do have the necessities: heat, hot water, electric, indoor toilets and food. We still need: $50,000 for
fire safety equipment, $60,000 for a new roof, and $45,000 for windows. These are just the big items
and of course we intent to find better prices and hopefully donations on all these items. There are still a
million little things. Don’t forget we have continuing money needs like utilities etc.
So don’t quit giving your time, talent and treasures. Be sure and let your friend and family know we
need their help too!
God Bless all of you. The sisters are praying for all of you.
Merry Christmas.
Paul Scaletty
913 488 5558 cell
ps: Please pass this on to friends and family.
John Holt anchor at Channel 4 Fox
News aired the program Monday
12/22/2014 on the 9:00 News.
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Archbishop Naumann’s Message
At Serra Club, Dec. 10, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn
Kansas City, Kansas
The December 10th Serra Club luncheon was highlighted by the presence and
message of Archbishop Joseph Naumann. His Excellency brought forth the backward and forward vision necessary to approach 2015. Returning from a recent American bishops meeting, he reflected that
our challenge is not only to assess our priorities but also to sharpen our efforts on existing pursuits. Currently the Diaconate program is reaching fulfillment with the Kansas City, Kansas group, as Father Gary
Pennings leads this ministry. An upcoming document will be released on the Diaconate, connecting
American and overseas programs.
Catholic schools are promoting the faith and sound education in four states: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and
Nebraska, with strategic plans for greater enrollment. We plan for greater outreach to minorities, especially welcoming new families and the Hispanic population. This welcoming effort should be for all our
faithful, with avoidance of elitism. Teacher formation in the Archdiocese continues, led and modeled by
Mike Schershligt, building stronger faith among our teachers. The danger of pornography is a sad but
fast-growing addiction, even among younger children. The vision of the Church stands firm against
practices, policies, and even some laws that destroy the dignity of the human dignity.
Positive solutions to such forces above are seeing an upcoming document in liturgical messages, and
Catholic health care. The current Bishops’ Synod focuses on the family, removing obstacles such as
cohabitation, by hosting retreats for women and men, while the Year of Faith has enriched Catholic beliefs, especially among weak Catholics. Most research tells us that a strong relationship with Jesus is the
key to progress in our daily, spiritual lives.
Archbishop Naumann was joined by Msgr. Michael Mullen and Father Scott Wallisch for a closing
blessing.
by
John Coakley
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SERRA CLUB OF KANSAS CITY IN KANSAS
You are cordially invited to attend the
2015 Valentine Mass and Dinner
When:
Where:
Wednesday February 11, 2015
Milburn Country Club
7501 West 69th Street
Overland Park, KS.
Arrive:
Mass:
5:00 PM
5:30 p.m.
Social period:
Dinner
6:15 p.m. (Cash bar)
7:15 p.m.
Menu: Tossed Green Salad, Starch, Vegetable, Roll and Butter, Iced Tea,
Coffee, and Dessert. Entrée: Sliced Beef Medallions or Sautéed Brazilian
Tilapia.
Cost: $37.50 per person
Make Checks payable to: Serra Club of Kansas City in KS.
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -Cut & Mail this reservation Form, along with your check to:
Jim Conrad
12501 West 123rd Street
Overland Park, KS. 66213-2224
913-432-4162
Name: ____________________________
____ Sliced Beef Medallions or
____ Sautéed Brazilian Tilapia
Name: ____________________________
____ Sliced Beef Medallions or
____ Sautéed Brazilian Tilapia
No. of Reservations ______ @ $37.50 per person.
Total: $______
Deadline: February 1, 2015
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Please keep the following people and their families in your
prayers
Bud Schaefer
Al Bukaty
Roger Meador
Mary Albaugh – Wife of Merlyn
Jo Anne Wheat – Wife of deceased Serra Skip Wheat
Bill McHale
Mona Duggan – Adm. Assistant to Msg. Mullen
Barbara Hausback – cousin of Carl Gurera
Katie Macke (added in Dec)
Priest and Seminarians Birthdays
Msgr. Charles
Brother Christopher
Rev.
Marion
Rev.
Nick
Rev.
Matthew
McGlinn
Start, OSB
Charboneau, OSB
Blaha
Habiger, OSB
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Abbot
Rev.
Brother
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Ralph
Michael
Anthony
Francis
Anthony
Koehler, OSB
Hawken
Vorwerk, OSB
Burger
Saiki
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Seminarians
Brad
Colin
Geist
Haganey
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C.O.R.E
Golf Tournament
Winners of the 6th Grade Essay Contest
Fifth Grade Serra Function
Frank Schuchardt
9705 Benson Street
Overland Park, KS 66212-4035
[email protected]
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