Spring 2008 - Glenmary Challenge

the magazine of Catholic missioners to rural AmericaSpring 2008www.glenmary.orgFinding a HomeFour African-Americanwomen are stillrejoicing in a choicemade decades agoLIVES OF SERVICEGlenmary brothers’ missionary ministryis as unique as the vocation itself

Glenmary Home MissionersFounded by Father William HowardBishop in 1939, this Catholic society ofpriests and brothers, along with numerouscoworkers, establishes the CatholicChurch in small-town and rural America.Glenmary is the only religious community devoted exclusivelyto serving the spiritually and materially poorin the rural U.S. home missions.Today, supported entirelythrough freewill offerings,it staffs over 50 missions andministries in Appalachia, theSouth and the Southwest.Glenmary missioners servein areas where less than threepercent of the population isCatholic, a significant percenthave no church affiliation andthe poverty rate is almost twicethe national average. Glenmaryis known for deeply respectingFather WilliamHoward BishopGlenmary Founderthe many cultures encountered in the home missions—Appalachian, Native American, African American andLatino among others. Its missionary activity includesbuilding Catholic communities, fostering ecumenicalcooperation, evangelizing the unchurched, social outreachand working for justice.Glenmary ChallengeThis quarterly magazine has three goals: to educateCatholics about the U.S. home missions, to motivateyoung men to consider Glenmary priesthood or brotherhood,and to invite all Catholics to respond to their baptismalcall to be missionary by partnering with Glenmaryas financial contributors, prayer partners, professionalcoworkers and/or volunteers.Glenmary Challenge is sent to all donors, to U.S.diocesan clergy and to anyone who requests it. (To beginreceiving issues, use the contact information below.)Publisher: Father Dan DorseyEditor: Jean BachArt Director: Tricia SarvakStaff Writers: Margaret Gabriel, Father John S. RauschPlanning-Review Board:Kyle Brandon, Brother David Henley, Brother Curt Kedley,Father Dominic Duggins, Father Gus Guppenberger,Sister Mary Jean Morris, OSF, Father John S. Rausch,Father Vic SubbGlenmary Home MissionersP.O. Box 465618Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618513-874-8900 800-935-0975www.glenmary.org info@glenmary.org© 2008, Glenmary Home Missioners. Reprint permission granted upon request.Going where thepeople areFROM THE EDITOR / Jean BachWorking in a chicken processing plant isn’ta pleasant job. Workers, many of whomare immigrants working for minimum wage,spend long days standing on their feet processingthe chicken that ends up on our dinnertables. They often work in sub-par conditionsand are often treatedunfairly.So, why would a Glenmarybrother seek out a job in sucha place? The answer, accordingto Brother David Henley,is simple: that’s where thepeople are.Jean Bachjbach@glenmary.org‘Dedicating theirlives to homemission ministry’Glenmary brothers have been going wherethe people are and meeting the needs of thosepeople since Glenmary’s founding 70 yearsago. Our cover story (page 9) looks at religiousbrotherhood and the diverse ministries ofGlenmary brothers who have dedicated theirlives to home mission ministry, service—and,like Brother David, to chickenline theology!Glenmary missioners have along history of serving and welcomingthe forgotten, the neglectedand the stranger. FourAfrican-American women fromSouth Georgia witnessed thatservice and welcoming first hand40 years ago and it led themto choose to join the CatholicChurch—and integrate the localCatholic community (page15). Today, they rejoice in theirchoice and their faith in an inspiring Easterstory!Clarence and Emma Jean Barbour also werethe focus of an inspiring Easter story. Theygraced the cover of the Spring 2007 issue(“Amazing Journey, Amazing Grace”) as refugeesof Hurricane Katrina who found a homeat Glenmary’s St. Jude mission.As a result of connecting with the local Glenmarymission, Clarence joined the Church in2006 and Emma Jean joined in 2007. Clarence,88, passed away in January and is nowcelebrating the new life promised by the RisenChrist. Alleluia!2 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

THE MAGAZINE OF CATHOLIC MISSIONERS TO RURAL AMERICASpring 2008www.glenmary.orgVolume 71 / Number 1Cover photo / rich reece,Diocese of RaleighCover Story9Lives of ServiceGlenmary brothers have a long history of serving the home missions.Today, many of these men work in secular jobs and are involvedin diverse ministries. The thread that ties job, ministry andvocation together is their commitment to service.Feature Story15Making a Choice and Finding a HomeFour African-American women who chose to enter theChurch years ago look back and give thanks for thegift of their faith—and for the gift of Glenmary.Departments & columnsChoosing, Page 154512141718From the President / Father Dan DorseyThe work of the Home Mission Leadership Conferencebenefits religious communities and now dioceses.Glenmary News & NotesCelebrating Catholicism; giving the Catholic Perspectiveand talking about Catholicism in Nashville.Then & NowGlenmary’s missions in Todd County, Ky., take seriouslyVatican II’s call for ecumenical outreach.RemembranceThrough all his years as a Glenmary home missioner,Brother Charlie Kennedy couldn’t keep from singing.Partner in MissionDonors say they feel, in some small way, they are partof the “wonderful things happening in the missions.”Final Words / from our readersReaders remember Brother Larry Jochim, Cherokee,N.C. mission and a mission trip to the Farm.Celebrating, Page 5Perspective, Page 7Brother Charlie, Page 14www.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge3

from the president / Father Dan DorseyHome mission leadershipConference offers forum for creating new way of living mission charisms in the U.S.I count meetings among the things I need tosuffer through with grace. But a few years ago,I became involved with a group and I actuallylook forward to the meetings associated withthem! I’ve found that after meeting with theHome Mission Leadership Conference (HMLC),I come away feeling that my ministry as Glenmary’spresident has been enriched. Father WilSteinbacher, Glenmary’s point person for homemission leadership, is also Glenmary’s representativeto HMLC. In the following article, heshares the details of how this collaborative groupworks and the fruits that have been born fromtheir work.HMLC MembersIn 1999, I proposed to Dr. David Byers, executivedirector of the United States Conferenceof Catholic Bishops Secretariat forthe Home Missions, that wework to bring together representativesof religious communitiesworking in homemission dioceses. Workingtogether, these communitiesand funding agencies couldshare charisms in uniqueways.The first meeting of theHome Mission LeadershipConference was held in 2000.The HMLC includes representativesfrom 12 religiouscommunities and three fundingagencies. We meet annuallyto pray, reflect and discussour work in the home missions.Representatives bringtheir own gifts to HMLC aswell as the rich charisms oftheir religious communities.Facing declining numbersof members in our communities,we’re all looking for newways to continue our missioncharisms. Through our collaborationwe have brainstormedmany possibilities such as theCollaborative Ministry Development Initiativewhich has now become a reality.Adorers of the Blood of ChristFranciscans of Tiffin OhioGlenmary Home MissionersGlenmary SistersJosephite Fathers and BrothersMissionary Catechists ofProvidenceMissionary Servants of theMost Blessed TrinityMissionary Servants of theMost Holy TrinitySisters of Charity of NazarethSouthern Dominican ProvinceUrsuline Sisters of Mt. St.JosephVictory Noll SistersCatholic Church ExtensionSociety and USCCB Secretariaton the Home MissionsrepresentativesFather Joseph Merkt and Dr.Todd Butler, Brescia CollegePlanning for the initiative began at our 2001meeting as we identified a need for the formationof lay ecclesial leaders. There were severalthings that came together to make this formationa reality. The founding of the Congar Institutefor Ministry by the Southern Province Dominicansbecame the key. Dominican Father WayneCavalier was appointed directorof the institute that offers trainingfor lay ministers. Giving us furtherdirection for the initiative was the2005 U.S. bishops, Coworkers inthe Vineyard of the Lord, a resourcefor guiding the development of layecclesial ministry.Explaining the rationale for theCongar Institute, Father Wayne saysit’s a result of a need for religiousformation for lay people caused bythe declining number of religiousand the increasing number of laypeople assuming more ministerial roles. And fewof these lay people have had the same opportunitiesfor formation that religious have had.This is especially true in home mission dioceseswhere there is a dearth of financial opportunities,education and formation. With input fromHMLC, the Congar Institute will provide theseopportunities.In September 2007, the HMLC voted to moveforward with the Collaborative Ministry DevelopmentInitiative and to have the Congar Institutecarry out the project. Members of HMLCalso serve on the Board of the Congar Institute.Through the initiative, dioceses request thatFather Wayne visit to study formation programsthat are already present and make recommendationsfor other possible programs. He connectsfolks with existing courses; where there is a gap ina particular area he asks personnel of the participatingreligious communities to present coursesor workshops. There is a charge for the services.Father Dan Dorseyddorsey@glenmary.orgThis first venture shows this type of collaborationis possible for religious communitiesand as a result of working togethercreatively, good things can happen forthe mission of the Church and the mission ofthe religious communities.4 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

catholic nurtureGatheringcelebratesCatholicismin MississippiDay-long eventprovides forum fordiscussion, connecting[mississippi] Over 100people gathered Nov. 10at St. James Church inTupelo to “Celebrate Catholicismin NortheastMississippi.”The unique day-longevent was facilitated bySister Mary Jean Morris,pastoral coordinatorof Glenmary’s mission inBruce, Miss. Sister FloritaRodman and JerryWoods, who have workedwith Glenmary in the pastas a pastoral coordinatorand pastoral associate,respectively, were instrumentalin organizing andplanning the event.The purpose of thegathering, according toSister Mary Jean, wasto create a forum thatwould provide informationas well as offer anopportunity for Catholicsof the region to getto know one another andshare what it’s like to bemembers of the Catholicminority.In this rural area ofMississippi, Sister MaryJean says the Catholicparishes—eight of the14 are Glenmary mis-Glenmarynews& notesripley choir: The youth choir from Glenmary’sSt. Matthew mission in Ripley, Miss., performedat the Celebration of Catholicism on Nov. 10. Thegroup has recorded a Spanish-language CD, “EsTu Canto Señor” (“It’s Your Song Lord”), which isavailable for $15 by contacting Sister Kate Regan at662.837.8391 or kregan@glenmary.org. Proceedsfrom the CD will benefit the mission’s buildingfund for their new church.sions—are very small andthe members don’t havemany opportunities tomeet other Catholics dueto the distance betweenthe churches. By the endof the day on Nov. 10, thatwas no longer the case asconnections were made!The day included fourpanel presentations aswell as an opportunityfor small group discussion.There are many thingsthese parishes and missionshave in common,most especially the lackof a resident pastor. Mostare served by lay professionalministers andpriests who travel frommission to mission servingas sacramental ministers.Susan Sweet, pastoralassociate at Glenmary’sSt. Francis of Assisi missionin Aberdeen, reportedduring a panel onpreparing future leadersfor ministry that thereare over 40 people beingtrained in different programs(in the Jacksondiocese). These folks willeventually serve in somecapacity in the diocese orphoto / Fabvienen Taylor, The Mississippi Catholicin their own parish.Susan also serves asthe liaison for the LoyolaInstitute for MinistryExtension (LIMEX), agraduate program for layministers out of LoyolaUniversity in New Orleans.The opening presentationgave five paneliststhe opportunity to talkabout their call to ministryand how that call haschanged their lives.Other panel discussionsfocused on evangelizationand the futurechallenges for Catholicismin northeast Mississippi.The day closedwith Mass.Catholics living innortheast Mississippilearned on Nov. 10 thatdespite the strugglesand challenges that theirsmall missions have, theCatholic Church is activelypresent and making adifference in the lives ofcountless individuals, includingthemselves.Sister Alies Thérèse,pastoral coordinator ofGlenmary’s missions inEupora and Ackerman,told those gathered thatthey “can view their faithas a religion or a way oflife. You can lead changesin areas such as socialjustice. Or you can waitto be led by the culturearound you.”As Catholics, she says,we are called to not onlyshare what we eat, but tobecome what we eat.www.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge5

g l e n m a r y news & notes continuedsocial outreachProject Merry ChristmasDecember event helps needy families in Lewis County, Ky.[kentucky] Project Merry Christmastook place in Vanceburg onDec. 18 and accordingto Joe Grosek itwas very successful.Joe, who directsthe volunteer programat the GlenmaryFarm in Vanceburg,works on theproject with the localministerial association,which includesGlenmary’s Holy Redeemermission.The event, staffedby local people andvolunteers, ensures that needyfamilies in Lewis County, Ky., havechoosing: A motherhelps her son choosea gift during ProjectMerry Christmas.a merrier Christmas.Through Project Merry Christmaslocal folks canshop for gifts fortheir children. Theyare given two toys perchild and a “plethoraof other free items,”according to Joe.This year, over 350families were served.Susan Lambert,Glenmary’s plannedgiving officer, andseveral Glenmarydonors volunteeredtheir time to the eventand also had the chance to tour theFarm as well as Vanceburg.Spring Into ActionEstablish a Glenmary Gift Annuity Today!By establishing a GlenmaryGift Annuity, you receive:• satisfaction of helping Glenmarycontinue its mission;• fixed-income for the rest ofyour life;• tax deduction and taxfavoredincome.How do you rate?The following table shows figuresbased on a one-life annuity of$15,000. Rates are based on thegift annuity rates recommendedby the American Council on GiftAnnuities.Age5060708090Rate5.3%5.7%6.5%8.0%11.3%Annual Income$795$855$975$1,200$1,695To learn more, contact:Susan LambertPlanned Giving Officer800.935.0975slambert@glenmary.orgAround the Missions Bob Laremore, pastoral coordinatorof Resurrection Chapel in Moulton,Ala., was recently elected to the UnitedStates Catholic Mission Association’sBoard of Directors. As a member of theboard, Bob is representing the homemissions of the United States and Glenmary. Brother Bob Hoffman, a seniormember, is currently volunteering hisbuilding skills in Kenya. He is helping avillage build a six-room school for a parishthat has 10 missions and 30,000Catholics. He also hopes to build ahouse for the pastor. Brother Bob enjoysdonating his time and talents bothinternationally and here in the UnitedStates. Marcia Oetzel, who worked in DonorServices at Glenmary Headquartersin Cincinnati, retired on Feb. 1. Sheworked for Glenmary for the past eightyears and retired to spend more timetraveling with her husband, Jim. Bill Grimes, a deacon serving Glenmary’sSt. Julie Church in Owingsville,Ky., received the first Bath County CommunityService Volunteer Award last October.The award honors “the individualwho stays in the background and doesn’tget the recognition.” As a physician’s assistant/nursepractitioner, Bill has spentmore than 20 years treating patients atthe Bath County Medical Clinic in Owingsville.In 2000, he launched the NewHope Clinic, which offers free medicalservices to those living in and aroundthe Kentucky county who don’t have insuranceor the ability to pay for medicalcare. The tiny clinic has seen more than2,000 patients to date. Father John Brown and the membersof Glenmary’s mission in Stillmore,Ga., finally have a new worship space.But it needed a little rehabbing so theycalled Brother Virgil Siefker to lead theproject. He has completed the work andthe community celebrated the first Massin their new home on Jan. 27.6 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

photo / courtesy bob laremoreLiving Room Recording Studio: Guests Bob and Madonna Brunson, left, are interviewedby Bob Laremore—in his living room—about their 63 years of marriage. The radio programfeaturing the Brunsons was so popular that it has been re-aired by demand.evangelizationRadio program offers ‘The Catholic Perspective’Catholic Community of Lawrence County sponsors weekly program to inspire and invite[alabama] “Good morningLawrence County. This is theCatholic Perspective brought toyou by the Catholic Communityof Lawrence County, ResurrectionCatholic Chapel. I am DeaconBob Laremore, a GlenmaryHome Missioner.”Since October 2006 listenersof Lawrence County’s WALW98.3 hear that greeting eachSunday morning as pastoral coordinatorBob Laremore openshis 10 a.m. radio program, whichhe describes as a mix of Sunday’sreadings, message and musicranging from traditional hymnsto Christian rock. The target audience,he says, are unchurchedlisteners in their 30s.The program, funded by thelocal Catholic community, Glenmaryand FOB (Friends of Bob),originates from the Laremore’sliving room using a mini-recordingstudio.“The message is dependent onthe readings and what I have observedthat week or other timeswithin the county,” Bob says. “Themessage is much like a homily atMass but I also use music to helphighlight the message.”Bob called together the CatholicCommunity of LawrenceCounty 14 years ago in Moulton.Today, the mission communitynumbers “somewhere between13 and 35, depending on theSunday,” he says.Still meeting in a storefront,the community is working tosave enough money to build apermanent gathering space.In addition to being a forumto deliver a weekly message, thehalf-hour program also givesBob the opportunity to give generalinformation about the CatholicChurch as well as to invitepeople “to come and join us.”He especially likes the timeperiod that the show airs because“we catch those who are gettingready to go to church and hopefullythose who do not attend achurch of any denomination.”Bob says the feedback hasbeen positive, although there hasbeen some “hate mail” about theCatholic Church. “But the positivefeedback far outweighs thenegative.”This radio program is yet anotherway this small Catholiccommunity is “being presentin this poor, evangelical and 48percent unchurched county ofAlabama,” he says. The Catholicperspective and ministry continueto be a witness in word andaction.”www.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge7

g l e n m a r y news & notes continuedDepartment of pastoral ministers / servicesEvangelization consultant hits the ground runningTracy Kessler focuses on helping members of Glenmary missions talk about their faith[tennessee] Tracy Kessler hasbeen a woman on the move sinceshe was hired as Glenmary’sevangelization consultant in August2007. Based in Glenmary’sDepartment of Pastoral Ministersand Pastoral Services in Nashville,Tracy has visited almostevery Glenmary mission and hasled programs in several of thosemissions.The North Carolina nativecame to Glenmary after 12 yearsof working as a youth minister inthe Diocese of Raleigh. But shefirst came to know Glenmarythrough her longtime friendGlenmary Father Tom Field, whodied in 2004.“He always told me that thereCoworkers Meet: Glenmary coworkers met in October 2007 fortheir annual gathering at St. Mary Retreat Center in Swanee, Tenn. Theweek-long event, coordinated by the Department of Pastoral Ministersand Pastoral Services, was filled with prayer, learning, mutual supportand planning. Pictured above, from left, are Lorraine Vancamp, directorof DPMPS; pastoral coordinators Sister Mary Bordelon, Metter, Ga.;Sister Alies Thérèse, Ackerman and Eupora, Miss.; Sister Mary JeanMorris, Bruce, Miss., and Sister Kate Regan, Ripley, Miss.photo / tracy kesslerare many ways that I could workto bring about the Kingdom beyondyouth ministry,” Tracy says,and when she saw the ad for theevangelization consultant, shethought the job could be one ofthose ways.She likes to tell people thatthrough her job she gets to visitthe people in Glenmary missionsand lead workshops and retreatsto “help them feel more comfortablein sharing their faith storywith others, develop skills thatenable them to share their faithmore effectively and invite othersto share their faith journey asCatholic Christians.”“In their everyday lives thesefolks are working with non-Catholicswho ask them questions like‘Why do you believe in the popeand not God?’” she says. “By beingbetter prepared to answer thequestions andshare their faithin the languageof the culture inwhich they live,folks can explaintheir faith in away that othersunderstandeasily. And most Tracy Kesslerimportantly, theCatholics learn to be more comfortablewith their own faith.”The questions that come fromnon-Catholics are familiar to Tracy,as are the Glenmary missioncounties. As a Catholic raised inDurham, N.C., she was among theCatholic minority. In Durham, shewas a member of a mission communitythat traces its beginnings tomeeting in a local funeral home.Tracy has also been able to puther experience as a youth ministerto use in her new position.She has found that the pastorsand professional ministers shemeets are very interested in youthministry and want to develop programsto engage and invite youthto become more involved.She has led confirmation retreatsand is looking forward todeveloping other ways of connectingwith the youth and adultsin Glenmary missions.“I love what I’m doing,” Tracysays. “I love being in the missionsand helping others become moreaware—and more comfortable insharing with others—that beingCatholic is a wonderful, beautifulthing.”8 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

photos / rich reece, Courtesy Diocese of Raleighglenmary brothersLIVES OFSERVICESince Glenmary’s founding in 1939,brothers have played an integral role inthe society’s home mission ministry.Today, the ministry of Glenmary brothersis as unique as the vocation itself.By Margaret Gabrielserving in Bertie County: Brother JackHenn, top, and Brother Curt Kedley, above,are settling into their ministry in NorthCarolina. Brother Jack works with severalprograms in the county that serve the elderly,including the Bertie County Councilon Aging. Brother Curt works at a local daycarefacility for mentally and emotionallychallenged adults.www.glenmary.orgBrother David Henley’s ministry has alwayshad a special focus on social justice, especiallythose issues affecting Spanish speakersliving in Glenmary missions. As a way toconnect with these folks, as well as others inthe community, he is currently working at apoultry plant in western Arkansas. Not quite a jobmost would envision for a religious brother! But hesays his religious vocation is an integral part of hiswork processing and packaging chickens.“As (Glenmary) brothers, we live out our vocationin the world, not just in ‘churchy’ settings,”says Brother David. “My coworkers at the plantknow I’m a brother and while we’re working, I getquestions about religious life, the Church, Mary,the pope—I call it ‘chicken line theology.’”The ministries of Glenmary brothers like BrotherDavid are as unique as the missionary vocationto which they are called. And that vocation isn’talways understood by non-Catholics or even someCatholics! Although the charisms of religious ordersvary, all religious brothers make a promise,by Oath or vows, to a community and dedicate Spring 2008 Glenmary Challenge9

Chicken line theology: BrotherDavid Henley, who professed his FinalOath in 2006, says his work at a westernArkansas chicken processing plantis a great way to establish relationshipswith others. Often he fields questionsfrom his coworkers about the Church,the pope and Catholicism in general.photo / courtesy brother david henley their lives to ministry. Glenmarybrothers take an Oath ofpoverty, chastity, obedience andprayer and they dedicate theirlives to service in the home missions.They describe their homemission ministry as more about“being” than “doing.”In Glenmary’s early days,“brothers took care of the temporalitiesof missions or houses,” saysFather Dominic Duggins, Glenmary’sdevelopment director andfirst vice president. “They workedas farmers, carpenters, plumbersor typists. Around 1962, there wasa general recognition that not allbrothers were suited for this typeof work.“Although some brothers continuedto work in trades,” FatherDominic, who entered Glenmaryas a brother in formation in1961, says, “we also began studyingEnglish, theology and socialwork. In the late ’60s, brothersbegan to take secular jobs as away of giving witness to theirChristian values.”Brothers Jack Henn and CurtKedley are giving that witnessin Bertie County, N.C.To the curious, they explaintheir vocation by simplytelling folks they are with theCatholic Church and involved incommunity outreach.“As we develop friendshipswith the people,” Brother Jacksays, “they feel more comfortableasking questions and I answerthem. By our presence, we bringa perspective of the Church andof brotherhood to people whomay never have met a Catholiclet alone a religious brother.”Glenmary brothers locatethemselves within a Glenmarymission area and then searchout creative ways to address theneeds of the local church and thewider community.When Brother Jack and BrotherCurt arrived in the county lastsummer, neither knew wherethere ministry would lead them.Today, both have become involvedwith specialized ministry and inthe civic life of the community.Brother Jack spends his daysworking with those in local nursinghomes and with senior citizenprograms. He also volunteersthrough a local hospice.Brother Curt calls himself a“sanitation engineer” at the MaryAlice Adult Day Care Center. Butrecently his job title was clarified.“One of the center’s clients toldme the other day, ‘you’re the bestjanitor we have!’” Brother Curtlaughs. For 20 hours a week, hemops floors and wipes table tops,as he interacts with mentally andemotionally-challenged adultswho spend their days at the center.Brother Curt has alwaysworked to build relationshipswith members of African-American communities in themission areas he has served. Forhis efforts, he was recognizedwith the 2001 Call to BrotherhoodAward from the ReligiousBrothers Conference for buildingbridges between the blackand white communities in Sparta,Ga., a ministry he continuestoday in Bertie County.Choosing BrotherhoodEight years ago, my parish priest inMonticello, Iowa, invited me to considera vocation to the priesthood. AlthoughI greatly reverencethe priesthood, I did not feelGod was calling me to thatvocation.The associate vocationdirector of my diocese laterintroduced me to GlenmaryHome Missioners and religiousbrotherhood. I learnedGlenmary brothers serveas nurses, parish brothers,workers for Habit for Humanity. Some doprison ministry and work in justice andpeace ministries. It seemed I had foundmy calling!Glenmary’s founder, Father WilliamHoward Bishop, desired that a Glenmarybrother be “a jack of all trades” inthe missions. Feeling this described me,I applied to Glenmary as a candidate forbrotherhood in 2005 and am now in mysecond year of novitiate.I chose brotherhood because I desireto give more of my time to servingGod’s people; to walk with people in theirstruggles; to be that Catholic presencein areas of the South where there are sofew Catholics.My years of formation have helpedaffirm my vocation to Glenmary brotherhood.As I do fix-up projects for those inneed, visit and assist the elderly, ministerto prison inmates, teach religiouseducation and do whatever else needsto be done, I realize that I am receivingmuch more than I give.A religious brother has the freedomto focus on many different ministries byusing his gifts and talents to do what Godis calling him to. To me, brotherhood canbe summed up in one word: servant. Aservant to God and his people.—Craig Digmann10 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

Most people who knowGlenmary associateGlenmary brothers withthe Brothers BuildingCrew. From the mid-1960s through the mid-1990sthree crews of brothers traveledthroughout the home missionsbuilding churches, rectories andchurch halls. And today severalGlenmary brothers continuethat building ministry, includingBrother Virgil Siefker.Nearly a year ago, the wordwent out that Brother Virgil wasavailable to assist with buildingprojects in the missions orto do general repair work. In themonths since that announcement,Brother Virgil hasn’t been idle. Hehas worked on projects in Windsor,N.C.; Louisville, Ga.; Idabel,Okla.; Treadway, Tenn., and Logan,W.Va.He most recently finished convertinga storefront in Stillmore,Ga., into a worship space for thelocal Catholic community. Hiscarpentry talents have helpedthis mainly Hispanic communityof about 40 people create a suitableworship space. Prior to obtainingthis storefront, the communitymet in private homes orat a community center.“This work reminds me ofworking with the building crew,”Brother Virgil says. “The peopleare so welcoming, they welcomeyou into their family.”Brother Ken Woods was amember of the Brothers BuildingCrew in its early days and has alsoserved as a parish brother. He hasspent the past 15 years providingpatient care in clinic and nursinghome settings as a licensedpractical nurse with a specialtyin geriatrics.In 2004, Brother Ken movedto Cincinnati to help provide careto Glenmary’s senior members, aministry he shares with BrotherDennis Craig.“I always said that I receivedmore from the nursing homeresidents than I gave,” BrotherKen says. “They were enjoyablephoto / Tricia Sarvakserving senior members: Brother Dennis Craig gives BrotherTom Kelly a haircut as Brother Ken Woods visits. In their ministry ascare providers for Glenmary’s senior members, Brother Dennis andBrother Ken frequently visit the Cincinnati nursing home wheremany of the senior members, like Brother Tom, live. In addition,they annually visit senior members still living in the missions.to be around and the same istrue of Glenmary’s senior members.”In addition to those in theGlenmary residence, BrotherKen and Brother Dennis care forsenior members living at MercyFranciscan Terrace (a Cincinnaticare facility) and annually visitsenior members living and workingin the missions.Brother Dennis also overseesthe schedule of visitors as theguest master for the Glenmaryresidence in Cincinnati. He ensuresguests have a room andhelps them feel comfortable andwelcomed.“I try to put myself in someoneelse’s shoes and anticipate whatthey would want,” he says. “I tryto be a true brother to people,not just a religious. I want peopleto see that I really care aboutthem.”Caring is an integral part of theministry of Brother Larry Johnsonin Hartford, Ky. Brother Larry isGlenmary’s personnel directorand spends a week or two eachmonth visiting Glenmary priestsand brothers in the missions.He also serves on the board ofdirectors of “Together We Care,” acoalition of schools, churches, lawenforcement agencies and businessesthat work together in hisKentucky county to prevent substanceabuse in young people.“Some of the other boardmembers have a hard time understandingwhat a brother is,”Brother Larry says, “but theyknow that I do service becauseof my vocation as a brother andthat’s the important thing.”Service is at the heart of thevocation of Glenmary’s 14brothers: service to theChurch, to Glenmary, tothe community, to theworld. Brother David says it’sa vocation that calls him to bea “brother to all,” and explainsthat his life of service is a pathto relationships.“Service is a way to form solidaritywith people,” Brother Davidsays. “I work alongside thepeople and while I’m doing that,we enter into a relationship.Through that intimacy I mightlearn about their needs whichleads me to service as I try to findways to work with them to helpmeet their needs. Service is whatties it all together.”www.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge11

Then & NOWA Spirit ofEcumenismTodd County, Ky., missions continueto embody Vatican II visionVatican II’s Decree on Ecumenismrefers to other Christians as “sisterand brother churches” and encouragesCatholics to work with all Christiansto reveal Christ’s love on earth.In the 40 years since Vatican II, Glenmarymissioners have made ecumenicaloutreach a hallmark of its home missionministry. Committed to doing nothingalone that can be done with other Christianchurches, missioners have spearheaded ecumenicalefforts such as food banks, thriftstores, homebuilding efforts and communityservice centers that serve everyone—not just members of a particular church.This ecumenical spirit has thrived inGlenmary’s missions in Todd County, Ky., forthe past 48 years. This year, St. Susan in Elktonand Sts. Mary and James in Guthrie willbe returned to the Diocese of Owensboro forcontinued pastoral care. But the ecumenicalspirit of these two communities will live onas they continue to pray, act, study, talk andcoordinate in the years to come. 2000: After a racially motivated shooting in1995, Todd County became publicly divided andracial tempers flared. Following the shooting,area churches helped the community find waysto come back together and one of those ways wasthe Fifth Sunday Service. The ecumenical servicewas held on the fifth Sunday of the month to helpbring people of various faith traditions and culturalbackgrounds together. Above, ministers of localchurches pray.photos / Glenmary Challenge file photos 1970s: Founded by Father Pat O’Donnell and supportedby local churches, the Todd County InterfaithCenter has helped those in need for decades. Today,the center is an outreach ministry of 28 churches whichhelp the organization provide assistance and food tothose in need as well as operate a thrift store. Glenmarypastors, like Father Tom Charters, above, havebeen active supporters of the center. 2000: Brother Ken Woods worked with thepeople of the county to establish the HelpingHands Clinic for those in need of medicaltreatment but without resources to obtain it. Acore group from St. Susan, Elkton, spearheadedthe project that serves anyone in the countyin need. The clinic operates under a board ofdirectors and continues to serve the people ofthe county today.12 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

2001: There are 79 churches andone Mennonite community in ToddCounty and when Sts. Mary andJames, Guthrie, celebrated the 50thanniversary of the dedication of theirchurch, they chose to mark the occasionby giving gifts to the other localchurches. The gift, a wood plaqueengraved with The Lord’s Prayer,was delivered to 50 churches bypastor Father Frank Ruff and parishcouncil members. “One of the ideasbehind the giving of The Lord’sPrayer plaques was to let peopleknow that we’re here because we’redisciples of Jesus,” Father Frankwrote in a letter to the churches. 2007: Pastor Father Frank Ruff, an activist in ecumenicalrelations between Catholics and Southern Baptists, issecretary of the Guthrie Interfaith Ministry Association. Heis also a member of the Laity and Ministers Alliance of ToddCounty. Both groups plan ecumenical events in the countyranging from revivals to Easter and Thanksgiving servicesto Martin Luther King Day observances. 2004: Members of the Baptist,Methodist and Catholicchurches in Todd County formeda planning committee in 2003to explore how to distribute the“Jesus” video to every householdin the county. The group was ableto raise enough money to mailthe video, which is an interpretationof the Gospel of Luke, toover 5,000 households. The videoproject was very successful andwas yet another way the churchesof the county found to unite fora common cause: the spread ofGod’s word.www.glenmary.org 2007: LisaLewis Balboa,pastor of a localChristian MethodistEpiscopal(CME) church,worked with FatherFrank andother communityleaders to organizea successfulUndoing RacismWorkshopthat attracted 25residents of ToddCounty.Spring 2008 Glenmary Challenge 13

other charles kennedy 1929-2008He couldn’t keep from singingA remembrance / Father John S. RauschThrough music Brother Charlie doubled the prayer life of Glenmarians, parishionersWhen Glenmarians celebrated Eucharist,Brother Charles Kennedy chantedthe responsorial psalm. Trained inGregorian chant at Maryknoll Seminary in theearly 1950s and schooled in contemporary liturgicalmusic at Manhattanville College of theSacred Heart in the late 1960s, he enhanceda congregation’s sense of worship as organistor cantor. With his death on Jan. 11, BrotherCharlie undoubtedly joined the tenors in theangels’ choir praising God.Brother Charlie served for years as associatedirector at Glenmary’s regional house in Fairfield,Conn., and at the society’s Headquartersin Cincinnati. His duties of scheduling, buyingand maintaining never robbed him of musicopportunities. When at Headquarters he sangwith the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus andwhen stationed for the past 20 years in thesouthern Georgia missions, he performed withthe Savannah Symphony Chorus.Following Vatican II, Brother Charlie becameGlenmary’s music consultant. In that role, hetraveled throughout the missions helping missioncommunities become more familiar withthe new trends in liturgical music.Parishioners reveled in his beautifully flexibletenor voice. Glenmary Father Brian LaBurtremembers once when Brother Charlie startedsinging the “Celtic Farewell” (tune of “Oh, DannyBoy”) too high at a funeral Mass in Claxton,Ga. Knowing the congregation couldn’t hitthose high notes, Brother Charlie later told FatherBrian that he “sweated bullets” during thatsong! Yet, Father Brian, also an accomplishedmusician, marveled that Brother Charlie “hitthe high G flawlessly and his voicenever went down with age.”Beyond his talent, parishioners andGlenmarians consistently referred toBrother Charlie as kind, gentle andpositive. Arlette Ticklighter, a parishionerin Claxton, remembered howBrother Charlie frequented the localwellness center and “was so friendlyhe overcame the suspicions aboutCatholics.”Unquestionably, Brother Charlieliked to talk. Once while travelingfrom southern Georgia to Cincinnati,he made the 10-hour trip with a Glenmarianwho was hearing-impaired. BrotherCharlie arrived in Cincinnati hoarse and wasunable to cantor the first night of Glenmary’sCongress because he had strained his voiceshouting at his fellow Glenmarian to keep theconversation going!Curious and studious, Brother Charlie hadbroad interests. One of his avocations wasmagic. He wore a top hat and suit coat whenhe entertained children and adults with hissleight of hand at community events and parishgatherings.Birding also caught his interest. With binocularsat the ready, he could thrill to findinga pileated woodpecker or ruby-throated hummingbirdwhile on a bird-watching tour orwhen he house-sat for someone in the country.Religiously he tended his own bird-feeders inthe yard.brothercharles kennedy:A mastermusician.sleight of hand: In addition to his music, BrotherCharlie was also an accomplished magician, here entertainingvolunteers at the Glenmary Farm.Brother Charlie was no show-off. He graciouslyplayed his part in an ensemble oras soloist. If St. Augustine was accuratethat “to sing means to pray twice,” then BrotherCharlie through his music doubled the prayerlife of parishioners and fellow Glenmarians. 14 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

African Americans living in Claxton andPembroke, Ga., during the 1960s, were notgiven many choices. There were segregationlaws that told them which restrooms to use,which water fountains to drink from andwhich chairs to occupy in local cafes. But theycould choose to become Catholic.Glenmary Father George Mathis arrived inClaxton in 1960 as the first resident pastor of St.Christopher missionand Holy Cross missionin Pembroke.Little did he knowthat the small missionin Claxton would soonbecome the first integratedchurch in theDiocese of Savannah.Father George remembersthe congregationsthat made upthese two South Georgiamissions as being“really quite amazing.Considering theracial climate of thattime period, the majoritywelcomed withopen arms the AfricanAmericans who choseto enter the Church.”That’s not to saythere weren’t someeaster storyMaking a Choicefinding a homeFour African-American women chose to convert to Catholicism decades ago in SouthGeorgia. Today they celebrate the gift of their faith and they give thanks for theGlenmary mission communities who welcomed them with open arms.By Father Vic Subbin the mission communities who objected to theintegration, he says. But, curiously, the two personsin Claxton who objected the most, especiallyto having both white and black children in thesame religious education classes, where not fromClaxton—or even the South—but from New Jerseyand Massachusetts!In Father George’s five-year pastorate, 13 AfricanAmericans chose to convert to Catholicism.They made theirchoices for manyreasons. Many, likeLue retha Tillman,say that the welcomingenvironment theyencountered and theexample that Glenmarymissioners setby their outreach toall people, no mattertheir color or denomination,drew themto Catholicism.“In 1963 I was at-giving back: A retired nurse, Lueretha Tillman,right, volunteers her time visiting those who arehomebound, like 98-year-old Sarah Badger above.Lueretha converted to Catholicism in 1964 and becamea member of the predominately white communityat Glenmary’s St. Christopher mission.photos / courtesy St. Christopher Churchtending anotherchurch,” Lueretha remembers.“But I beganto feel called tosomething different.”She realized whatthat “something different”was after a visitwith her Catholicwww.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge15

cousin in the North. It was Catholicism.After returning home,she told her mother that she wasgoing to check out that “whitechurch.” “Father George was asnice as he could be to me and mythree young boys,” she says. Shewas baptized in 1964 and says it’sbeen a blessing ever since.“St. Christopher Churchhelped me raise my kids—it’s thebackbone of my life,” she says.And she’s not shy about tellingothers about her faith and herfaith community. “I just wantto share with others the blessingsI’ve received from my greatchurch family,” Lueretha says.Welcome: That’swhat DorothyGeorge found atHoly Cross mission.The warm welcome that Luerethatalks about findingin Claxton is what DorothyGeorge found at Holy Crossmission in nearby Pembroke.She was the first African-Americanmember of the missionwhen she joined in the 1970s.When Dorothy first attendedMass at Holy Cross she says shefelt immediately at home andknew that she had found “aneverlasting home.”Raised in several otherchurches, she says she knewabout Catholics and was impressedby the Glenmary priestsshe saw out in the communitycaring for others. “They caredabout the sick, about people,period,” she says.It was after shemet Father JimWilmes that shedecided to enterthe Church.For 30 yearsDorothy ran TheClothes Basket, alocal thrift storewhich sells second-handclothing.The proceedsfrom the storehelp support thechurch. “I lovedit,” she says ofworking at thehonored: Patricia Barbee,with Savannah Bishop J. KevinBoland, received the BishopGartland Service Award fromthe Diocese of Savannah inDecember, 2001, for “extraordinaryservice to the CatholicChurch.” She entered theChurch in 1977.thrift store. “People who came inknew I was Catholic.” And she letthem know that “I’m proud to beCatholic.”Dorothy likes to say that themembers of Holy Cross “are nothingspecial. We come in variouscolors. But we’re growing and wecontinue to spread the news thatwe are here. Come and join us!”Patricia Barbee, also a memberof the Pembroke mission,became one of only13 members—black andwhite—of the small missionwhen she joined in 1977. Shevisited the mission out of curiosityand met Father Bill Smith.“He gave me such a great welcome,”she says. “I felt at homeright away.”Father Bill became Patricia’sbeloved friend. She learned ofhis death while attending morningMass last year. “I fainted,”she says. “It was a shock realizingthat this man who playedsuch an important role in myjourney was gone.”As a Catholic, she says, “Iknow I can worship in a CatholicChurch anywhere in the worldand know that I am welcomed.”Although Bertha Cobb, 85, isn’table to attend Mass as often asshe would like, she continuesto stay in touch with the St.Christopher community and theywith her. She joined the Church inthe late 1960s or early 1970s andsays on “the day I professed myfaith, I felt I was home.”She laughs, though, when describingwhat first attracted her toCatholicism. “I realized the serviceat the Catholic church was only onehour. At the other churches, you hadto stay all day!”“I love beingCatholic,” shesays more seriously.She countsthe Glenmarypastors of St.Christopher—FathersBill Smith,Ed Gorny, LarryGoulding, EdHaggerty, Brian treasures: BerthaLaBurt and Bob Cobb calls the Glenmarypriests she hasPoandl—as treasuresto her. known “treasures.”“They have beenso good to my family and me. Theyhave a wonderful spirit.”Today, the Catholic communitiescontinue their inclusive spirit.African Americans, Anglos andHispanics worship togethereach week. Each weekend approximately40 people attend the EnglishMass in Claxton and about 90attend the Spanish Mass; approximately75 attend an English Massin Pembroke and about 20 attendthe Spanish Mass.At the Easter Vigil the newlybaptized receive candles lit fromthe Easter candle as a reminder ofthe light of Christ that enlightenedtheir lives at their baptism.Lueretha, Dorothy, Patricia andBertha celebrate that light each dayand continue, according to the EasterVigil, “to walk always as childrenof the light (keeping) the flame offaith alive in (their) hearts.” 16 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

Partner in mission / by Jean BachSupport and admirationCincinnati donors have strong commitment to Glenmary’s home mission ministry.Sue Gruber’s ties to Glenmary date backto her youth. She remembers touringGlenmary headquarters in the Cincinnatisuburb of Glendale in the 1950s as a memberof Theta Phi Alpha, a national women’s socialfraternity that supports Glenmary as one ofits two national philanthropic causes. And, asa native Cincinnatian she remembers helpingsupport the local thrift shop the Glenmary Sistersonce ran.“I’ve always been impressed with the workthat Glenmary does, especially the fact that themissioners serve the needs here in the UnitedStates,” she says. “And now, my husband, John,and I are happy to be in a position to financiallyhelp advance that work.”That’s not always been the case, she says.The parents of five children, there were timesin their married life, she recalls, when “wedidn’t have a lot of extra money to give, butwe gave what we could and always offered ourprayers for the work of the missioners.“We admire the way theGlenmary missioners enter anew place and work with thepeople,” she says. “They don’ttry to change people, theybuild on what they find.”It was after the Grubers’son, Don, visited the GlenmaryFarm that they becameregular donors. “He just lovedhis time there,” she says.After their children completedcollege the Gruberswere able to investigate differentways to help Glenmary financially throughoutright gifts and planned gifts.The Grubers support other charitable organizations,but Glenmary holds a special placefor Sue. She and John are occasional visitors toGlenmary headquarters in Cincinnati, attendingthe noon Mass that is open to the public atOur Lady of the Fields Chapel.They even celebrated their 50th anniversaryat the noon Mass with Glenmary presidentFather Dan Dorsey presiding. The celebrationcontinued with lunch in the dining room at‘I feel as if, insome small way asdonors, John andI are part of thewonderful thingshappening in thehome missions.’the Glenmary residence.Keeping up-to-date on the news of Glenmary’swork is key to the Grubers’ involvementas donors. “I think if people would have theopportunity tovisit Glenmaryor to read aboutthe work themissioners do inGlenmary Challengemagazine,they would seefor themselvesthe amazingwork these missionersdo,” Suesays.A n d , s h econtinues, donorsshould notdoubt that themoney they giveis used wisely. supporters: Sue and John Gruberhave been long-time financial“I can see themoney is used and prayer supporters of Glenmary’shome mission ministry.for worthwhilethings when Iread about all that is happening in the homemissions.”“I look forward to reading Glenmary Challenge,”she says, because it keeps her involvedwith the work. “The stories are wonderful asis the magazine’s presentation.”That work is why Sue and John have madeseveral different types of planned gifts to Glenmary,including making Glenmary the beneficiaryof a life insurance policy.Sue speaks highly of those she has workedwith in Glenmary’s planned giving departmentas well as of Father Dominic Duggins, directorof Glenmary’s development office. “Theyare so personable and easy to work with,” shesays.“It’s wonderful to be a part of Glenmary’swork, which I so admire,” Sue says. “I feel asif, in some small way as donors, John and I arepart of the wonderful things happening in thehome missions.”www.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge17

final words / from our readersReminiscing and giving thanksBrother Larry and Cherokee, N.C., remembered; Glenmary thanked for ministrymountaintop removaldelighted to read your magazine!It’s good to be reminded ofthe home missions. Maybe withour new occupiers in Frankfort,mountaintop removal will getsome attention from the top.Kathleen GabrielLouisville, Ky.remembering brother larryi note from your magazine,Glenmary Challenge, (“He PrayedFor All of Us,” Winter 2007) thatBrother Larry Jochim has passedthrough death to life. His nameshould have been Joseph. He wasa very practical missionary for therural states of this country.I recall that he developed plansfor churches, church meetinghalls and perhaps for rectories,too. If the local community acceptedhis plan, he and his helpersset forth to build the building.The cost was minimal. Whata blessed gift he made to untoldnumbers of Catholics living in ruralAmerica.May he rest in peace! I am surethat the Lord sent St. Joseph tothe gates to greet him and escorthim to God, our heavenly Father.May the Lord of the harvestraise up even more missionariesto meet the needs of the rural diocesesof our country.Bishop Andrew McDonaldBishop EmeritusDiocese of Little Rock, Ark.jubilarianscongratulations to the jubilariansnoted in the recent magazine(“A Celebration of 200 Yearsof Ministry,” Winter 2007).Father Les visited us manytimes and he talked about hisremembrance: Brother LarryJochim hands the plans of thechurch he built in Monticello,Ark., to Bishop McDonald. Thebishop calls Brother Larry’sbuilding ministry “a blessedgift.”work in Big Stone Gap. God blessFather Les and Glenmary.Bob SchneiderClarendon Hills, Ill.early years in cherokeei read your article (“A CatholicVoice Among the Cherokee,”Winter 2007) with much nostalgia;thank you for allowing me toreminisce a bit, as follows:During my pastoral year(1960-61), I offered Mass in adouble-car garage on Sundaysfor the few Catholics in Cherokee,N.C. (primarily governmentalemployees who worked for theBureau of Indian Affairs) and anyvisitors. The next nearest Masswas many miles distant!It was during that time thatwe went to the Cherokee TribalCouncil for permission to buyland to build a Catholic church.However, outright sale of reservationland was forbidden so wewere very fortunate to secure a99-year lease for that purpose.After a tremendous amount ofmoney was expended, the current“teepee” style church was built.The “People of God” had rooted!To date, almost 50 years andhalf of that 99-year lease later,I feel very honored to have hada hand in making your editorialpossible.Dr. Paul J. AckermanColumbus, Miss.thanks to glenmaryjust a note to let you know howmuch I’ve enjoyed the publicationover the years.Our youngest son went on aGlenmary mission (trip) his senioryear of high school. He wasrather an unruly adolescent atthe time and his experience onthe mission trip was definitelyhelpful in helping him grow up.He’s now a happily married fatherof four boys and a wonderful,loving son. Thank you, Glenmaryand the Holy Spirit!The articles in the Challengethat share the specifics of Glenmary’sevangelization initiativesin the rural areas of the UnitedStates are valued.In particular, I enjoy readingabout the background and experiencesof the Glenmary religiousand lay people who bring theGood News with non-judgmentalhelping hands and hearts.Thanks and blessings to all ofyou and your expanding flock!Peter MurrayBrookfield, Wis.Readers’ Views welcome! Sendcomments to: Editor, GlenmaryChallenge, P.O. Box 465618,Cincinnati, OH 45246. Fax: 513-874-1690, E-mail: challenge@glenmary.org. Please include apostal address.18 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.org

the web site of Catholic missioners to rural Americaw w w.glenmary.orgOnline ContentsWhat’s newSecond Year NovicesAaron Wessman, Craig Digmann and Crispine Adongo aremid-way through their mission placement year as they continuetheir discernment—and they are looking forward totaking their First Oath in May. s e a r c h: n o v i c e sDepartmentsHow to HelpBecome a ‘BAM-er.’ Boost-a-Month Club members help keepmission doors open with monthly gifts. s e a r c h: b a mAdopt-a-MissionAn Illinois mission community has adopted a Glenmary missionin Mississippi because they had a desire to help. s e a r c h: c a s e yVocationsGet the latest news from the Vocation Office by signing up toreceive the office’s monthly e-newsletter. s e a r c h: e-newslettersGlenmary FarmThe Glenmary Farm is now on Facebook.com. Connect withvolunteers, past and present. s e a r c h: va n c e b u r g v i e wNovicesBoost-a-Month ClubFacebookYou are the keyto keeping thedoors open.When Glenmary missioners arrive ina county in Appalachia, the South orthe Southwest to establish a Catholicpresence, they open many doors forthe community and to the Church.Boost-A-Month Club members helpkeep these home mission doorsopen—month after month.Join Boost-A-Month Club!Help keep the doors open in the home missions.Church DoorsFood Pantry DoorsDoor to Ecumenical CooperationCar DoorsFarm DoorsFor more information call800.935.0975 or visit us atwww.glenmary.org.Feature StoryInvestment in Good PeopleA young donor’s Glenmary Farm experience led him to establisha revocable trust with Glenmary, a move he calls a“financial no-brainer.” s e a r c h: f r a n c i s j a m e sPlanned GiverRemember Special People With All-Occasion / Mass CardsCelebrate & Remember family and friends on Mother’s Day,graduation, and other special days with Glenmary’s redesignedall-occasion and Mass cards. s e a r c h: c a r d s‘Glenmary Challenge’ onlineAll major articles since 1999 are available online as well as aan easy form to sign up family and friends to receive futureissues in their mailbox. s e a r c h: challengeAll-occasion Cardswww.glenmary.orgSpring 2008 Glenmary Challenge19

Glenmary Glimpse / Religious EducationThis is the first year that St. Andrew Church in Danville, Ark., hasbeen able to offer a year-long religious education program for thechildren of the mission. The year-long program includes the basicsacramental preparation curriculum that had been in place, in additionto general religious instruction. Over 100 children are enrolled in classesand are taught by 20 volunteer teachers. Before Mass each Sunday morningthere is a flurry of activity as children and teachers find a space in thechurch to hold their classes. According to Brother David Henley: “Wefind room for everyone!”Glenmary Home MissionersP.O. Box 465618Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. Postage PAIDGlenmary Home Missioners20 Glenmary Challenge Spring 2008 www.glenmary.orgphoto / brother david henleyCatholic Missioners to Rural America