THELEAVEN.ORG | VOL. 46, NO. 11 | OCTOBER 25, 2024
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Deacon Chris Allen sprinkles holy water on the new memorial to the unborn at Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence as Father Jerry Volz, pastor, recites the blessing. The funds for the memorial were raised by the Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus at their annual end-of-summer golf tournament. “Father Jerry came to us and said that he wants to pursue the idea of getting some kind of monument for the unborn. So we had a conversation, brought in my officers and talked about it. We decided to go ahead with it,” said Dustin Browning, Grand Knight of Council 12960.
THE GIFT OF LIFE
October highlights the dignity of life in all its stages
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Robert Trausch, a member of St. Paul Parish in Olathe, signs his child’s name in the Book of Innocents on Oct. 20 at the Mass of Innocents at Holy Spirit Church in Overland Park. The Mass is for those who have lost a child through miscarriage or in early infancy.
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The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas kicked off Respect Life Month with a Mass on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, at Holy Trinity Church in Lenexa. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrates Mass, along with pastor Father Michael Koller, left. Deacons Tom Greer, far left, and Stuart Holland, far right, assist. Associate pastor Father Keith Chadwick, kneeling, was master of ceremonies. Respect Life Month is observed every October to heighten awareness of all issues concerning the dignity of human life.