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NEW YORK (Zenit.org) A con-templative group of Benedic-

tines from Missouri have a second No. 1 hit on their hands. “Angels and Saints at Ephesus,” a follow-up to their hit record, “Advent at Ephesus,” debuted last week at No. 1 on Billboard maga-zine’s Classical Traditional Music Chart. The album also earned the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s new-artist “Heatseekers” chart, which encom-passes all music genres. “Angels and Saints at Ephesus” topped a group of classical albums that includes Fifty Shades of Grey: The Classical Album and Downton Abbey: The Essential Collection. “This is an unprecedented ac-

complishment for an artist, a group of contemplative nuns, this devot-ed, hidden prayerful group who do not tour and remain close to their Benedictine Rule of Life,” said Monica Fitzgibbons, co-founder of De Montfort Music. The producer noted that the sisters have maintained “their hid-den life of prayer and sacrifice for priests and for the whole world” in the midst of their record-making. “The Benedictines of Mary have again created a beautiful record-ing to connect us to the oldest traditions of European monastic chant and hymns,” remarked Costa Pilavachi, Senior Vice-President, Classical A+R Universal Music Group International.

The community is in the Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, and their life is marked by obedience, stability, and “continually turn-ing” towards God. They have Mass daily according to the extraordinary form and chant the psalms eight times a day from the 1962 Monas-tic Office. They also support them-selves by producing made-to-order vestments. Singing the Office “takes pride of place” in their spirituality, and they take pains “to make the liturgy as beautiful as possible for God.” Last year the community re-corded “Advent at Ephesus,” a col-lection of music for the liturgical season which spent six weeks at #1 Billboard’s Classical Music Chart.

Editor’s Note: The TEDx program is designed to give communities, organiza-tions and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue at the local level. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-com-munity basis. The inclusion of this article does not indicate that the SKR condones other presentations given at the April 19 Rome conference.

ROME (Zenit.org) -- The TEDx: Via della Conciliazione Conference taking

place April 19 in Rome brought an array of scientists, artists, musicians, and scholars together to discuss the subject of Religious Freedom in their respective fields. Among the speakers present was Brother Guy Consolmagno, a Planetary Scientist at the Vatican Observatory. Brother Consolmagno is also the curator of the Vatican meteorite col-lection, which is one of the largest in the world. In a spirited presenta-tion, the Jesuit brother told participants that he is proof that one could be both a “fanatic” about science and a “nerd” about Church. After his talk at the TEDx Conference, Brother Consolmagno sat down with ZENIT to expand upon his thoughts on the conference, the relationship between science and faith, and the search for Truth. ZENIT: Could you briefly introduce yourself? Brother Guy: I’m Brother Guy Consol-magno. I’m the Curator of Meteorites and an astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. I basically spend half of my year in Castel

Gandolfo at our headquarters where the meteorite lab is and the other half of the year in the United States mostly where the telescope is located. ZENIT: Your talk spoke about the rela-tionship between science and faith. In your experience, why is that relevant in today’s society? Brother Guy: It’s really important for a lot of practical reasons. Most of the world economy, more and more, is being based on high tech which means you are dealing with human beings who are approaching life’s questions with a technical mindset. And I think its really important for religion to get used to thinking the way “techies” think. To know how they ask questions and what kind of answers they are looking for. Not to say

that we have to go over to their side but to bring them to recognize that the scientific world view is beautiful and wonderful, but an incomplete world view and to encour-age more philosophical thinking among the “techies”. Because at the end of the day, as I said in the talk, we are all searching for truth. More than that, we are all imbued with the desire to find this truth which in itself also is a sign of God’s presence in us. ZENIT: Recently, there was a Confer-

ence on Stem Cell Research sponsored by the Vatican. Many people have had the perception that just now the Church is start-ing to become more open to science when in fact its been open to science for years. Brother Guy: Its a tough myth to break because it was so firmly established in the late 19th century. There were a lot of con-stituencies who really, desperately wanted to foster a war between science and religion for their own purposes. A lot of political purposes that have actually gone by and nobody remembers it anymore. But it was part of the unification of Italy that the anti-clerical Italian government in-vented this myth of the Church suppressing science. Its exactly the opposite. Most of the scientists were even noblemen or clergymen

because who else had the education to do the science then. In America, there was a sense of sup-pressing the Cath-olic Church really because they were afraid of immigra-tion but using the excuse of “Well, they’re a bunch of ignorant people

from Southern Italy. What do they know about science?” which was the thought in the late 19th century. This impression still exists today but the myth has taken on a life of its own because its such a popular myth and its so easy to paint people as either a “Kirk” or a “Spock” (characters from Star Trek). When in fact, no human being is like that, even Kirk and Spock aren’t like that. But there is also, thinking of stem cell

research, there is a separate problem which is a fundamental misunderstanding that the scientists themselves are partially respon-sible for: of the difference between science, technology, and the use of technology. Just because I don’t like nuclear bombs, that doesn’t mean I disbelieve nuclear physics. Just because I’m worried about the ethical implications of the technology that comes out of bioengineering doesn’t mean that I have to be opposed to the science of biol-ogy. There is a complete separate question here and it works both ways. Just because I’m an expert in biology doesn’t mean that I’m the right one necessarily to decide what its ethical use could be. Maybe it’s precisely because I’ve got a dog in that race and I don’t want to be the one to make that deci-sion. ZENIT: You made a strong statement at the end of your talk which was “Science and religion worship the same God, which is Truth.” Can you expand on that because I’m sure it struck many people. Brother Guy: Well, lets take a scien-tist who thinks he’s an atheist. I’ve met a number of wonderful scientists who disdain religion. Would that scientist fake his or her data in order to get a grant, in order to become famous knowing that “Ah, by the time it comes out, I’ll be long dead”. No, they wouldn’t. It would go against everything they believe in. They wouldn’t be a scientist if they did that. Truth is more important than their own reputation, than their own glory, than their own income, if you’re a good scientist. Truth is something that you can’t weigh or measure, but it exists as a transcendent, outside of ourselves to which we devote and use as the compass of our lives. I just described God!

Science and faith: a search for the truth

Vatican Astronomer Brother Guy

Consolmagno speaks at Rome

conference

Arts & science

Because at the end of the day, as I said in the talk, we are all searching for truth. More than that, we are all imbued with the desire to find this truth which in itself also is a sign of God’s presence in us.-- Brother Guy Consolmagno

Benedictine Nuns’ album debuts at No. 1

Official State Publication -- Kansas State Council, Knights of Columbus -- Summer 2013

State Deputy’s Message“Grow In Faith - Grow The Order”

By Scott A. Maurath, State DeputyBy Jamey C. RothState Program Director

The Kansas State Council of theKnights of Columbus electedState Officers at their 112thAnnual Convention held inOverland Park May 3 – 5. Thenewly elected officers willassume their duties on July 1,2013.

The new officers are: ScottMaurath, Oakley, State Deputy;Patrick Winchester, LeCompton,State Secretary; Dale Weber,Wellington, State Treasurer;Vince Melvin III, Topeka, StateAdvocate; and James Pritchard,Paola, State Warden. ReverendKenneth J. Schuckman, Colwichwill serve as State Chaplain.

Ten delegates will represent theState of Kansas at the 130thSupreme Convention in Anaheim,California in August. Theseinclude State Deputy ScottMaurath and Immediate PastState Deputy Mark Roth. Eightdelegates elected at the StateConvention to accompany themare: Michael Antholz, St. Francis;Dan Esfeld, Hoisington; J. AlanGreen, El Dorado; David Fox,Salina; Joseph Beck, Manhattan;Chris Mnichawski, Bucyrus; DougWietharn, St. Marys; and DonBerntsen, Clearwater.

The focal points of Fridayafternoon were the workshopsprovided by the Program andMembership team as well asguest speaker, Ron Kelsy from thePro-Life office of the Archdioceseof Kansas City. Ron’s main pre-sentation was on the HHS man-date of The Affordable Care Act(popularly known asObamacare). He termed the man-date as “coercion” since everyoneis forced to participate in provid-ing “FREE” abortion drugs anddevices, sterilizations for women,contraceptives as well as patienteducation and counseling. This iscoercion because we are forced toviolate our consciences, forced toviolate our religious faith, andforced to expand abortions.

The Convention Mass onFriday was the highlight of theweekend. The Mass was held atthe Prince of Peace CatholicChurch in Olathe. The MostReverend John B. Brungardt,Bishop of Dodge City presidedover the Mass, which was concel-ebrated by Most ReverendEdward J. Weisenburger, Bishopof Salina; Most Reverend KenSchuckman, State Chaplin; andmany other former StateChaplains and Council Chaplains.

On Friday evening, StateChaplain Rev. Ken Schuckmanwas host to Bishop Edward J.Weisenburger and CouncilChaplains from across the stateat the Annual State ChaplainsDinner. Knights and their wivesenjoyed a delicious Fish Fry din-ner at Prince of Peace SMT Hall.Many acquaintances wererenewed and all enjoyed it.

The Most Reverend Edward J.Weisenburger, Bishop of Salina

began each day with daily Mass.Concelebrants were MostReverend Kenneth Schuckman,State Chaplin and other priests.

The Awards Presentation fol-lowed with individuals and coun-cils honored for their many hoursof service and charitable effortsduring the past fraternal year.Some of the special awards pre-sented were: Knight of the Year,Patrick Baker, of Topeka; Squireof the Year Cole Giess ofOverland Park; SquiresCounselor of the Year, ChrisDrum of Garden Plain; andSquire Circle of the Year, St.Andrew’s Circle # 5383 of GardenPlain. Gabriella Radina ofManhattan – Seven Dolors wasnamed the overall winner of theVocation Poster Contest.

State Deputy Scott Maurathgave the “State of the Order inKansas” report at the first busi-ness session on Sunday after-noon. His inspirational reportshowed excellent accomplish-ments in both programming andmembership. New records wereset in several programming areasand with a big push in member-ship for the last two months ofthis fraternal year; Kansasshould finish in the Circle ofHonor.

The Convention Banquet beganwith special recognition given tothe State Family of the Year, Johnand Barbara Betzen Family ofDerby, followed by remarks fromour Worthy Past Supreme KnightVirgil C. Dechant. Virgilexpounded on the good works ofthe Knights of Columbus. He saidthere are over 9,000 memorials tothe unborn, 5,000 adopted semi-narians, and 333 ultrasoundmachines donated in 47 statesthroughout our Nation. These aresome of the items that have beendonated over the years by themore than 1.8 million members.In Virgil’s closing statement, hesaid, “The Future is in yourhands.”

The Most Reverent Joseph F.Naumann Archbishop of theArchdiocese of Kansas City wasthe Keynote Speaker at theSaturday evening ConventionBanquet.

In his address, ArchbishopNaumann noted that we have wit-nessed a “Once in a Lifetime”event in the Catholic Church – thefirst time in 600 years that thePope resigned. Archbishop thenwent on to say Pope Francis hasmade a powerful first impressionand has given glimpses of whythe Cardinals, guided by the HolySpirit, chose him to lead thechurch at this time. Jesus is con-tinuing to guide and protect Hischurch through the selection ofPopes.

Archbishop Naumann thenrelated a story of a letter from an8th grader that he receivedexplaining how she had discernedher vocations to love Jesus andlead others to love him at sum-mer camp. This examples whatPope Benedict has taught – thatthe essence of your Catholic Faithis an encounter with Jesus Christ.Our faith makes no sense if we donot have a personal relationshipwith Jesus.

Archbishop closed by saying weneed to stand strong and be fear-less in defense of our morals aswell as embracing our mission tohelp others become disciples ofJesus.

Saturday evening was cappedoff with the Pennies FromHeaven auction at the DoubleTree in the Convention Ballroomwith Reverend Bernard Gorgesserving as auctioneer. Once againour Brother Knights and wivesshowed their unwavering supportwith the purchasing of the donat-ed items.

A Memorial Mass was offeredSunday morning in memory of alldeceased Brother Knights inKansas. The Most ReverendJoseph F. Naumann, Archbishopof Kansas City, was PrincipalCelebrant. Concelebrants includ-ed State Chaplin Reverend KenSchuckman and several otherpriests.

The convention was a memo-rable one for Knights and theirfamilies. A sincere “Thank You”is expressed to ConventionChairmen Tommy Negrete andmembers of Council #1913 and#7909 Olathe for their generoushospitality.

State Officers elected at 112th annual convention

THE 2013-2014 ELECTED STATE OFFICERS of the Kansas State Councilof the Knights of Columbus are (l to r) Jamey Roth, Program Director;Vince Melvin III, State Advocate; Pat Winchester, State Secretary; MarkRoth, Immediate Past State Deputy; Reverend Kenneth Schuckman, StateChaplain; Scott Maurath, State Deputy; Dale Weber, State Treasurer;James Pritchard, State Warden; and Mike Grothoff, Membership Director.

At our recent State Convention inearly May the results of our stateprograms and membership cam-paign to date were reported and ittruly has proven to be a year forwhich we should all be proud. Wehave truly lived up to our theme of“GROW IN FAITH – GROW THEORDER”. In the past 12 months theKnights of Columbus across Kansashave been a testament to our desireto serve the Lord and our fellow-man.

Through our Pro Life Programswe work to protect the unborn. Inthe past year our councils acrossKansas donated $322,593 to the pro-life cause. In September of 2012 weplaced our fifth ultrasoundmachine at the Mary’s ChoiceClinic in Topeka. These fivemachines are working every day tosave babies’ lives.

Our Commitment to HumanityCampaign raised $350,036 this yearto help persons with intellectualdisabilities and through this pro-gram we continue our prime spon-sorship of the Kansas SpecialOlympics Basketball Tournament.Through our Pennies from HeavenProgram we raised over $81,475 forvictims of natural disasters.Through these programs we willcontinue to work to improve thelives of our fellow man and workfor the betterment of society.

Through our Church ActivityPrograms we strive to support theChurch, our Bishops and Priests.Through our Adopt-A-SeminarianProgram our councils acrossKansas adopted 93 diocesan semi-narians and 35 other religious.Support to these men and womenincluded spiritual support throughcards and letters of encouragementand record financial support total-ing over $231,630. We are proud toassist and encourage our futurepriests and religious on their jour-ney to the priesthood and religiouslife. Through our religious educa-tion program we distributed $88,950to 297 requests from parishes fortheir religious education programsor Catholic schools. Our VocationsPoster Contest, designed to fostervocations, gave witness that ouryouth consider a religious vocation.As members of the Knights ofColumbus we are proud to be in sol-idarity with our Church, the HolyFather, our Bishops and Priests. Wemust stand united with our Bishopsand Priests and stand strongbehind them when they are criti-cized for leading their flock.

Through our Youth Activities wewitnessed the participation of over2,400 youth in our Free ThrowContest and are seeing growth inour Columbian Squires member-ship and the numbers of SquiresCircles.

Our Family Activity Programhas encouraged councils to pro-mote family life within our parish-es and councils. Our Family of theMonth and Family of the Year pro-grams continue to recognize thosefamilies that are model families forthe rest of our membership. Fromamong these model families acrossKansas, the John and BarbaraBetzen Family of Derby was namedState Family of the Year at ourrecent state convention in OverlandPark.

Our Council and FraternalActivities promote activities for ourmembership and keep our mem-bers informed on what is happeningacross the State of Kansas. We sawover 575 bowlers take part in our Kof C State Bowling Tournament and108 golfers participated in our StateGolf Tournament last August. Wecontinue to recognize our memberswho stand out in their work in theKnights of Columbus. Our Knight ofthe Month and Knight of the YearProgram continues to recognizemembers from each council who gothe extra mile to make theirChurch, Council and Community abetter place for all. This year, 103councils recognized a Knight of theYear and Patrick Baker of Topekawas chosen from among these to benamed our Kansas State Knight ofthe Year at our recent conventionin Overland Park. Our membersare kept informed of importanthappenings through our fraternalnotices and through our state website, www.kansas-kofc.org. Be sureto check us out if you haven’t visit-ed our web site recently. It offers awide array of information regard-ing the Knights of Columbus inKansas.

As we go forth with these pro-grams across Kansas we are con-stantly looking for more eligibleCatholic men to join us in our workfor the Lord. Our state has seen anice increase in membership thisyear as we have seen over 1,015men join our ranks at the time ofthis writing and our membership inKansas currently stands at 36,982. Ipersonally invite all eligibleCatholic men over the age of 18 toadd to your personal fulfillmentand join us in the Knights ofColumbus as we work for the Honorand Glory of God. I ask all interest-ed parties to please go to our website and contact myself or any ofthe State Officers or StatePersonnel and we will be glad toassist you in joining our belovedOrder.

Preparations are under way forthe upcoming fraternal year whichbegins on July 1. Let’s continue tobuild on the legacy of our forefa-thers and our founder, theVenerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney.Together, as a team, we can makeour Order in Kansas grow strongerand better. Let’s be proud to prac-tice our Catholic faith and workhard for the Honor and Glory ofGod. We can and do make a differ-ence in our Church, our communi-ties, our families and our youth.

It has truly been an honor and aprivilege to serve as your StateDeputy this past year and for thathonor and privilege I extend heart-felt thanks. As Melany and I havetraveled the state, it has been atremendous experience to re-kindleold friendships and make newacquaintances. The hospitality andcourtesies extended to us willalways bring fond memories. I lookforward to an even bigger and bet-ter year ahead with your continuedprayers and hard work we will con-tinue to confront the challenges theLord will set out before us in theyears ahead. May God bless you alland the great work you do in Hisname through the Knights ofColumbus! Vivat Jesus.

Knight’s-LiteThe Knight’s-Lite is the official

publication of the Kansas StateCouncil of the Knights of Columbus.It is published four times during the2012-2013 fraternal year in theCatholic newspapers of Kansas.

State DeputyScott Maurath, Oakley

State ChaplainRev. Ken J. Schuckman, ColwichImmediate Past State Deputy

Mark W. Roth, LiberalState Secretary

Patrick D. Winchester, LeComptonState Treasurer

Dale A. Weber, WellingtonState Advocate

Vincent Melvin III, TopekaState Warden

Douglas E. Wietharn, St. MarysKnight’s-Lite Editor

Jamey C. Roth1202 Hickory, Victoria, Kansas

785-735-9236Email stateprogramdirector

@Kansas-KofC.org

A Better Catholic, Husband, FatherBy Michael J. Grothoff, Membership Director

Chaplain’s CornerBy Rev. Ken J. Schuckman, State Chaplain

KEEP CHRIST IN SUMMERIn late November as the Advent Season begins

the Knights of Columbus sponsors a campaignknown as Keep Christ in Christmas. The purpose ofthe campaign that is advertised by billboards,Christmas seals, and other means is to remind allpeople that the real meaning of Christmas is aboutthe birth of Christ, not all the commercialized ideasthat are broadcast in every type of media possible.

As we approach summer I would once again liketo promote a campaign of Keep Christ in Summer.Summer is a time when routines are often changedbecause of vacation and other opportunities thatbecome available as a result of children being outof school.

I would like to remind all my Brother Knightsand their families to make sure that our obligationto God in the form of daily family and personalprayer, weekly participation at Mass, and monthlyconfession is not set aside. If anything, I wouldencourage families to take advantage of daily Massfor those summer days with a fairly free schedule.Do not use the excuse that Sunday Mass wasmissed because “we were traveling.”

Before leaving on vacation go tohttp://www.masstimes.org to find a church in thearea you are traveling and call or e-mail the churchto verify the information you received on the web-site. Participating in Mass in other parts of thecountry and world gives one a greater appreciationfor the universal Church. Discuss the similaritiesand differences in the celebration of the Mass withyour children. It is an excellent catechetical oppor-tunity. If you see something that looks like a goodidea for your parish take it home to your pastor orpastoral council chairperson.

You might even give consideration to makingyour vacation in part or whole a pilgrimage tosome religious site. There are many excellentplaces to visit that have a significant place in thedevelopment of the Catholic Church in Kansas and

throughout the United States. If your family hasnever been to the cathedral church of your diocese,that would be the place to start. In the small west-ern Kansas town of Victoria is a church known asthe “Cathedral of the Plains.” While St. Fidelis isnot a cathedral, it is an awesome sight to see. It isamazing how a church of that size could have beenbuilt so long ago without all the modern equipmentwe have today. Just down the road from Victoria isan even smaller town named Pfeifer. While HolyCross Church, which is officially closed, is not asmassive as St. Fidelis, its beauty is something youdo not want to miss. If the church is locked whenyou go, knock on the door of the house across thestreet and the locals will be glad to show off theirchurch that they have painstakingly preserved.

Another Catholic shrine in eastern Kansas whichis on my bucket list is St. Rose Philippine DuchesneMemorial Park and Shrine. This shrine, which ismaintained by the Knights of Columbus, is south ofKansas City in Linn County. I hope to make a daytrip this summer to this historical site of the holywoman whom the Indians called “Woman whoprays always.”

A place of pilgrimage located more centrally inKansas would be St. John Nepomucene Church inPilsen. This is the home parish of Fr. Emil Kapaun,the army chaplain who was recently awarded theCongressional Medal of Honor and whose cause forcanonization is being promoted by the Diocese ofWichita. The church has been beautifully restored.Outside is a massive bronze statue of ChaplainKapaun assisting a wounded soldier. In the base-ment of the church and in the former rectory onecan find various pictures and artifacts of Fr.Kapaun’s life.

Rather than forgetting about Christ in the sum-mer, use the opportunity of the summer months togrow in ones faith and discover the richness of ourCatholic Church.

In every parish across the state of Kansas there are wonderful men anddevout Catholics who are not yet members of the Knights of Columbus - butmembership in the Knights of Columbus can make a man an even betterCatholic, a better husband and a better father.

The Knights of Columbus makes a man a better Catholic because we are,by definition, a Catholic lay organization. We are in complete communionwith the Church and in support of our bishops and priests. Through ourRSVP program the support of our clergy begins with both spiritual andfinancial support of the young men called by God to His priestly formation.Every seminarian in the state is provided this support. We stood in solidar-ity with our bishops in June of 2012, during the fortnight of freedom, intriple digit heat on the steps of the Capitol in Topeka. We continue to standready to respond to the call to defend the freedom of religion guaranteed tous in the U.S. Constitution. In recognition of the call to make this year the‘Year of Faith’ we took as our membership theme, ‘Grow in Faith – Growthe Order’, knowing it is impossible to truly grow the Order if we don’t alsogrow in faith.

We also sponsor a Vocation Poster Contest to encourage religious voca-tions, we sponsor 24-hour adorations in our parishes, a Marian Pray Hourwith a traveling icon of the Blessed Virgin and numerous programs to pro-mote and support parish life. All these efforts make us better Catholics.

One of the primary ways that the Order makes a man a better husbandand provider is through access to the insurance program and other finan-cial instruments that the Order provides and where the Order fulfills one ofits primary founding principles; that of providing for the welfare of thewidow and orphans of a departed brother knight. In addition, special recog-nition is provided for families that distinguish themselves throughout theyear at the parish or council level, the district and diocesan level and final-ly at the state level. This recognition is unique in that it recognizes the con-tribution of not only the brother knight but equally the contributions of aman’s wife and family. Family activities are at the heart of who we are andthis focus and our activities make us better husbands.

With our focus on youth activities there is no doubt that membership inthe Knights of Columbus makes a man a better father. Numerous activitiesthat encourage a man’s involvement with his children demonstrate this.The annual Free Throw Contest shape our youth through the lessons ofcompetition, fair play and sportsmanship. Many councils sponsor Boy Scouttroops and Cub Scout dens, CYO programs and Squire Circles. Other coun-cils celebrate the contributions that our youth provide as altar servers andthey reward their hard work through scholarship funds. Vocation postercontests and essay contests promote vocations along with citizenship andpatriotism. The biggest advantage that a Knight provides our youth is theirexample of service to our Church and community. The lessons learnedthrough working side by side with their fathers mean more than all thescholarships and trophies ever could.

Yes, membership in the Knights of Columbus provides all these benefitsand so much more. If you are not yet a part of our organization, please con-sider joining today. What better reason than to help us become the bestCatholic, husband and father that we can be? For more information abouthow to join contact Mike Grothoff at statemembershipdirector@kansas-kofc.org today or contact your local parish council.

The 2012-2013 Kansas StateKnight of the year, Patrick Baker,is a very active and valuable mem-ber of his council. He has been anactive member of St. JosephChurch in Topeka for 53 years andinstrumental in the Knights ofColumbus for the past 46 years.

Since joining the Knights in1967, Patrick has always worked atrecruiting new members. He waselected Grand Knight for twoterms. He has served on the 3rdDegree Team and remains activewith the new 3rd DegreeCeremonial. He has served as war-den on the 1st Degree Team for thepast 25 years. Patrick participatesannually in the Knights ofColumbus State BowlingTournament and is chairman ofthe annual Free Throw Contest,Tootsie Roll Drive, and ReligiousVocation Poster Contest. Patrick isalso a member of the 4th Degreeand participates in the color guardwhen needed.

Patrick and his wife, Leanne,have been married for 54 yearsand have three daughters, fivegranddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

Patrick volunteers his talents inthe parish. He has been usheringat Church every Sunday for thelast 40 years and has served on thefinance and parish councils. Heremoves snow from the parishparking lot and sidewalks and isinstrumental in preparationthrough finalization of parish fundraising events. For the past 40years, he has chaired and been anactive member of the NocturnalAdoration. He will often be a vol-unteer pallbearer for individualswith no family or resources. He isalso the lead in a parish commit-tee to assist families who have aloved one who is ill or has passedaway.

Patrick is also visible in thecommunity. He is a blood donor,volunteers for Meals on Wheels,assists with the collection and dis-tribution of baby shower articlesfor Pro Life Activities, he hasattended the Pro Life Rally at theState Capitol and was a volunteerto transport attendees to theevent.

As a Brother Knight, Patrickutilizes his time to promote hisfaith, charity and patriotism.

The 2012-2013 Kansas State Family of the Year, John and BarbaraBetzen, have given their children, their parish and their community agreat example of stewardship to follow. They are members of St. MaryParish in Derby and John is a member of Derby/Rose Hill Knights ofColumbus Council #4458. They have been great role models in parenting,teaching and volunteering. John and Barbara have seven children, fivedaughters, Pamela Johnson, Fran Cook, Aimee, Laura, and Diane Peltier,and two sons, John and Andrew.

John has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 32 years andhas been a 4th Degree Knight for 12 years. He has participated in honorguards and was really touched by the two Religious Freedom rallies withBishop Jackels in Wichita and at the State Capital in Topeka. He hasserved as the council’s Financial Secretary for the past 15 years, main-taining membership records for over 400 members of his council. Barbaraand the children help him process the annual dues statements. John under-stands that we must grow the order so along with recruiting many newmembers he has also been on the council’s 1st degree team for 12 years.

John is actively involved in almost every council activity and fundrais-ing event. He enjoys cooking hotdogs for the religion and grade school chil-dren on the last day of school, working at the council casino fundraisingevents, the fish and steak fries and the monthly Knights of Columbusparish breakfasts. He e-mails a monthly council newsletter. A specialactivity they like to host each year is to put up and take down the largeoutdoor nativity scene in front of the church.

Barbara is a Eucharistic Minister, the homebound ministry coordinatorand co-chairs the Altar Society Marion Guild. She has been Altar SocietyPresident and taught religious education classes. John is a weekly usherat church, a homebound minister and on occasion serves Mass. John andBarbara enjoy being members of the Serra Club which is an organizationthat fosters and affirms vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

John and Barbara Betzen (center) surrounded by family are named 2012-2013State Family of the Year.

State Family of the Year named

State Knight of the Year Patrick and Leanne Baker are pictured with (l to r) BishopEdward J. Weisenburger, State Deputy wife, Melany and Scott Maurath; Patrickand Leanne Baker; State Publicity and Fraternal Chairman Richard Broz; andState Chaplain Fr. Ken Schuckman.

State Knight of the Year named

The Ultrasound InitiativeBy Greg and Regina Lix

Pro-life Chair-coupleThe Kansas State Council of the

Knights of Columbus has placedfive ultrasound machines in Kansaspregnancy clinics. Each of thesemachines cost around $50,000. TheSupreme Council pays for half ofthe machine and the Kansas StateCouncil raises the other half of themoney. These ultrasound machineshave saved hundreds of babies. Weneed your help to save even morebabies. We are looking for more cri-sis pregnancy centers that wouldlike to participate in the UltrasoundInitiative. If you know of a clinicyou think might be a candidate foran ultrasound machine, please con-tact State Deputy Scott Maurath orthe Pro-Life Chair-couple so we cancontact them to begin the processto find out if they are eligible. Anycouncil or individual that wants todonate to this initiative can senddonations to State Treasurer DaleWeber, 514 E. 33rd St. South,Wellington, KS 67152. Please markin the memo line UltrasoundInitiative.

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Thomas L. Bradley, 63, of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge City, died May 17, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Dana L. Dunkle Sumrak; daugh-ter, Marisa Jo Farra; brother, Christopher; sister, Patty Leonard; and two grandsons.Franklin Leonard Feist, 67, of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick, Great Bend, died May 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Jason; daughters,

Kimberly Brown and Angela Jensen; sis-ters, Carol Hickel, Connie Wilcoxen and Mary Sleppy; brothers, Tom and Gene; brothers-in-law, Gary and Larry; eight grandchildren. Paul Joseph Linenberger, 90, of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, died May 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine; sons, Larry and Ron; daughter, Mary Lou Beardslee;

With the Kansas wheat crop damaged by a late freeze and drought; live-

stock operations struggling with pasture, feed costs and water issues; and all produc-ers dealing with high input prices, the ability to make payments on loans and accounts may be impaired. The Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services (KAMS) offers free or low-cost services to farmers that are particularly helpful in such situations.

This year USDA Secretarial disaster desig-nations due to drought have been declared in all 105 counties in Kansas. As a result, many farmers and ranchers may be unable to make payments to creditors. KAMS offers advice and assistance in a variety of ways:• Mediate/negotiate with banks, suppliers and other creditors to restructure debt.• Develop feasible, objective restructure plans.• Determine loan restructure options on

FSA direct and guaranteed loans. Services offered by KAMS include: low cost on-farm computer analysis of options through the K-State Research and Exten-sion Farm Analyst Program; low cost legal advice under the Farm Mediation Legal Counseling Program of KAMS through Kansas Legal Services; and mediation as-sistance through KAMS mediators. These services are available to all parties—both producers and lenders—to help analyze,

generate options, and resolve difficult fi-nancial situations. KAMS has more than 25 years of experi-ence in assisting Kansas farmers, ranchers, and their lenders to improve financial stabil-ity for the producer’s operation. Ag producers, creditors and others inter-ested in accessing KAMS services can call KAMS’ toll free number 1-800-321-FARM (3276). Check out our website as well at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/kams/.

Sunday, June 16 Second Samuel 12:7-10, 13 Galatians 2:16, 19-21 Luke 7:36--8:3 or 7:36-50Monday, June 17 Second Corinthians 6:1-10 Matthew 5:38-42Tuesday, June 18 Second Corinthians 8:1-9 Matthew 5:43-48Wednesday, June 19 Second Corinthians 9:6-11 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18Thursday, June 20 Second Corinthians 11:1-11 Matthew 6:7-15Friday, June 21; Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, reli-gious Second Corinthians 11:18, 21-30 Matthew 6:19-23Saturday, June 22 Second Corinthians 12:1-10 Matthew 6:24-34Sunday, June 23 Zechariah 12:10-11 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24

ReadingsforVigilMassforBirthofSaintJohntheBaptist Jeremiah 1:4-10 First Peter 1:8-12 Luke 1:5-17Monday, June 24; Birth of Saint John the Baptist Isaiah 49:1-6 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80Tuesday, June 25 Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Matthew 7:6, 12-14Wednesday, June 26 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Matthew 7:15-20Thursday, June 27 Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6-12, 15-16 Matthew 7:21-29Friday, June 28; Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Matthew 8:1-4 ReadingsforVigilMassforSaintsPeterandPaul,apostles Acts 3:1-10 Galatians 1:11-20 John 21:15-19Saturday, June 29; Saints Peter and Paul, apostles

Acts 12:1-11 Second Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19Sunday, June 30 First Kings 19:16-21 Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62Monday, July 1 Genesis 18:16-33 Matthew 8:18-22Tuesday, July 2 Genesis 19:15-29 Matthew 8:23-27Wednesday, July 3; Saint Thomas, apostle Ephesians 2:19-22 John 20:24-29Thursday, July 4 Genesis 22:1-19 Matthew 9:1-8Friday, July 5 Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Matthew 9:9-13Saturday, July 6 Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 Matthew 9:14-17Sunday, July 7 Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

Kansas Ag Mediation Services offers help with freeze and drought issues

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Liturgist/PastoraL associate Needed Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, Kansas is in need of a full time liturgist and pastoral associate. Responsibilities include formation and scheduling of liturgical ministries, direct RCIA for adults and children, collaborate with pastor and parochial vicar in funeral preparation and ministry, and serve as resource person for faith formation. Parish is 1,725 households, including about 150 Hispanic households. Staff includes DRE and Hispanic pastoral minister. If interested, contact Father Don Bedore, 620-792-1396, ext. 123 as soon as possible. Position available as of July 1, 2013.

sisters, Edith Gottschalk, Linda Lowe and Ann Connally; brothers, Gilbert and Jerry; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grand-children. Shirley Ann Endres, 63, of St. John the Baptist Parish, Spearville, died May 19, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Eunice Lintel Weber; her husband, David; daughter, Krysti Blackman; sons, Keith and Kurt Bauer; brothers, Gary, Jim and Dennis Weber; sisters, Becky Wishcop, Debra Nider and Lori Amthor; eight grand-children; and a step-grandchild. Mary Ellen Huschka, 90, of St. Dominica Parish, Garden City, died Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was a member of the Altar Society and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband, Martin H. Huschka; four sons, Mark Huschka, Bernard Huschka, Gerald Huschka, and James Huschka; three daughters, JoAnn Yager, Rosemary Corbett, and Celeste Petersen; two sisters, Margaret Sullivan and Maxine Herman; 16 grandchil-dren; and seven great-grandchildren. Father

Rene Labrador presided. Coletta U. Low, 89, of St. Anthony Par-ish, Fowler, died May 26, 2013. She served as a registered nurse with the Meade District Hospital for 35 years. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Societies and the Daughters of Isabelle, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Mark and Kendall; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Andrew “Andy” Frank Naab, 89, of St. John the Baptist Parish, Spearville, died May 26, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Rita; five daughters; two sons; two sisters; three stepsisters; a half brother; a half sister; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Louis W. De Keyser, 74, of St. Anthony Parish, Lakin, died May 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mildred “Millie”; daughters, Yvonne Colgrove and Denise Hug; sons, Edward Shawn and Dirck; brother, Don; sisters, Betty Siegmund, Nancy Dick and Bonnie Scholes; and 15