Rise and Shine

KWKY and the board of Directors would like to thank Deacon Rick and Jenny for their dedication and work on the Rise and Shine Morning Show during these past two years.

The management of KWKY has decided to move in a different direction for the Morning Program on Weekdays. KWKY has invited Rick and Jenny to do a morning show on Saturdays.

Again, KWKY would like to thank them and wish them well.

Sonrise Morning Show

The Sonrise Morning Show is broadcast out of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sacred Heart Radio. It is Nationally syndicated through EWTN Radio.

Brian Patrick, the host, runs a fast-paced interview-filled morning show with news, prayer, reflections on the saint of the day and the daily readings.

KWKY Local Interviews

Mary Pometto, the Production Director of KWKY Catholic Radio will be hosting local interviews every day, providing our listeners with information about local events or people of interest. These interviews will take place after the half hour.

January 19, 2009

Guests: Judy Liston and Tom Quiner
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Fabian

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Judy Liston and Tom Quiner. Judy is heading the committee that planned the Mass For Life this year. The Mass for Life will take place on January 22, 2009 at St. Anthony's in Des Moines. It will be celebrated by Bishop Richard Pates. The evening begins at 6pm with the performance of the mini-musical "The Da I Lived Forever." They will also be praying a rosary before mass, which starts at 7pm.

Tom Quiner is the composer of the mini-musical, "The Day I Lived Forever." The musical takes place in the stage of the Mass. The two main characters are a young girl who is pregnant and wants Jesus to take her son back and a father who lost his son in Iraq and wants Jesus to give his son back.

There will be a reception following the Mass. For more informatoin you can call 244-4709.

January 19, 2009 Part 1

In January 19, 2009's Rise and Shine Deacon Rick and Jenny will be speaking with Tom Quiner who wrote the Musical, "The Day I Lived Forever," which will be performed at the Mass For Life on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Below is a link to a youtube video of the premiere performance.

This song is called "Jesus, Are You Really Here?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jYHPskzYhM

The song sets up the conflict of the piece: a pregnant teenage girl grapples with faith issues and contemplates an abortion. A bereaved father grapples with faith issues and his hatred toward those who killed his son in Iraq.

January 16, 2009

Guests: Fr. Chris Fontanini, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Des Moines
Fr. Jim Kubicki, Director of the Apostleship of Prayer
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Berard and Companions

Today, Deacon Rick spoke with Fr. Chris Fontanini, the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Des Moines. Fr. Chris told us that a focus of this year's efforts to encourage vocations is to get the priests involved in the process more. He told us that 77% of men in the seminary were influenced by priests that they'd known. To help with this, the diocese has been hosting Andrew Dinners, where the young men share a meal with other priests and the Bishop and talk about vocations. The next Andrew Dinner is January 26 from 6-8pm at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. There are thirteen young men in the seminary for the Diocese of Des Moines right now, Bishop Pates hopes to have thirty. Fr. Chris asks that we all pray for vocations as well as being bold and speaking with those who may have a call from Christ to come and follow him.

Deacon Rick and Jenny also spoke with Fr. Jim Kubicki, Director of the Apostleship of Prayer. Fr. Jim shared a bit of his vocation story, which started when he was introduced to religious life throught he Jesuit High School he had attended. Fr. Jim shed some light on Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI's intentions for the month of January.

Pope Benedict's general intention for January is "That the family increasingly be a place of formation in charity, personal growth, and transmission of the faith." Right now, members of the faithful are gathered in Mexico City for the World Meeting of Families. The World Meeting of Families was started in 1994 by Pope John Paul II and meets every three years. The topic of the meeting is "Family Teacher of Human and Christian Values." Our Holy Father's intention stems from this conference.

Pope Benedict's misison intention is, "That Christian denominations may strive for full unity so as to be a more credible witness of the Gospel to a world in need of a "New Evangelization." For the past 101 years the week of January 18-25 has been dedicated to prayer for Christian Unity. This stems from Christ's words in John 17, "May they be one as we are one, so that hte world may believe..." Wihtout unity, the world will dismiss Christians. The world needs the Gospel, so we must always strive for Christian Unity.

For more information you can go to their website: www.apostleshipofprayer.org
Or you can call them at: 414-486-1152

January 15, 2009

Guest: Sr. Virginia Jennings, Sisters of St. Francis
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Paul the Hermit

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Sister Virginia Jennings of the Sisters of St. Francis. The Sisters of St. Francis started the Sister Water Project. St. Theresa's Catholic School is having a Social Justice week focusing on Care of God's Creation in particular Water. Students and their families as well as parishioners are participating in the H2O challenge, where they only drink water for the week and donate the money they would have spent on other beverages toward a common end. The beneficiary of this week will be the Sister Water Project.

The Sister Water Project was started four years ago as a response to the needs in the world. Through research, the Sisters of St. Francis tapped into many of the issues surrounding water. They chose to focus on the countries of Honduras and Tanzania. Through the financial support of the people of God they have been able to build wells and provide Simtanks in these countries for three years.

Buffalo Road Roundup

-The Winter Formal King and Queen candidates have been announced, one of which is our very own Dowling Correspondent, Miranda Taiber. The theme of this year's Winter Formal is Arabian Nights.
-On Martin Luther King Jr. Day there will be a display in the library including many new books.
-For those wishing to participate in helping with the Special Olympics there is a mandatory training clinic. Contact Mrs. Abler for more information.
-Several Dowling freshman were selected to perform in the Opus Honor Choir that will be held in Steven's Auditorium at Iowa State University.
-January 23 will be Pack the Gym Night for Dowling Basketball. It will begin with a Girls Varsity game at 6:15 and a Boys Varsity Game at 7:45

January 14, 2009

Guests: Larry Olson and Hans Peterson of Dakota Road Music
Featured Saint of the Day: Servant of God John the Gardener

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spent an exciting morning with Larry Olson and Hans Peterson of Dakota Road Music. Hans and Larry are in Des Moines as the Artists in Residence for Social Justice Week at St. Theresa's Catholic School. Through their music, they engage their audience and teach them truths of the faith. St. Theresa's Social Justice Week is focusing on the Care of God's Creation, in particular, Water.

Dakota Road Music has been writing and producing songs for twenty years, as well as reaching out in ministry to schools and parishes across the country. They focus on God's forgiveness and healing. They hope that those who encounter their music will find the strength to reach out to others whether it be friend, stranger or enemy. Among the songs they played live in studio for us were "Child of the Water," "Praise the Great Creator," and an enthusiastic "My Brother Eats Bugs."

The concerts at St. Theresa's Catholic School that are open to the public include one on Friday from 1:30-3pm in the sanctuary of the Church. There will be two 45 minute concerts in this time, one geared toward the younger kids and one for those who are older. There is also an adult faith formaiton lunch today from 11-1pm, you can call the school for information.

To learn more about Dakota Road Music you can go to their website: www.dakotaroadmusic.com

January 13, 2009

Guests: Ellen Stemler, the Principal of St. Theresa's Catholic School in Des Moines
Cindy Mumm, the parent of a student of St. Theresa's Catholic School
Grace Mumm and Hannah Torsdahl, students of St. Theresa's Catholic School
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Hilary

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Ellen Stemler, the Principal of St. Theresa's Catholic School in Des Moines as well as Cindy Mumm, a St. Theresa's Parent, as well as Grace Mumm and Hannah Torsdahl, students of St. Theresa's Catholic School about Social Justice Week. Social Justice week is an anual week dedicated to an awareness of the needs of those around the world. Last year's focus was on Hunger, this year they are focusing on "Our Care of God's Creation," more specifically, Water.

The students and their families as well as parishioners of St. Theresa's Catholic Church are all participating in the H2O Challenge. These students and families are challenged to drink only water for one week. Participants of the H2O Challenge are isued an H2O Challenge cup, where they put the money they would have spent on other beverages throughout the week. The challenge comes with an H2O Savings Scorecard so it's easier to figure out what would have been spent. At the end of the week the money saved will be gathered together and donated to the Sister Water Project. The Sister Water Project is run by a group of Franciscans in Dubuque, Iowa. These sisters will use the money to create wells in Honduras and Tanzania.

All of the classes at St. Theresa's school are focused on Water this week. The students will also be taking field trips to different places, like the Des Moines Water Works. There will be puppet shows, speakers, the students will be making banners as well as submitting entries to a poetry and art contest focused on Water. The goal of the week is to focus on the spiritual and the physical aspects of water. They've already had talks about Baptism as well as water in the Bible.

January 12, 2009

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny shared a day with our listeners talking about life. Rick shared a few songs with us, including "We Will Follow You" performed by the Celebration Singers. We also listened to "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg and ended our day listening to Steven Curtis Chapman's "The Walk."

One of the items discussed was the dinner for the Youth that KWKY is hosting. KWKY and Bishop Pates is inviting youth ages 16-30 who would like to see KWKY produce a block of programming geared toward them to a spaghetti dinner. The dinner will be on January 19, 2009 at 6:00pm in Norwalk. If you or someone you know would like to attend with their ideas call the station at 515-223-1150 for more information.

January 9, 2009

Guests: Al Donahoe, President of the Serra Club of Des Moines and Mike Downey of the Serra Club of Des Moines
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Adrian of Canterbury

Today Jenny was not feeling well, so Deacon Rick spoke with Al Donahoe and Mike Downey of the Serra Club of Des Moines. The Serra club is a lay group of men and women whose goal is to foster vocations to priesthood and religious life. They gather together under the banners of prayer, service and fellowship.

Under those banners there are many activities such as mass and adoration once a month, lunches with engaging speakers, and events to support those who have chosen a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Those events include an appreciation dinner for seminarians, an appreciation dinner for priests, an appreciation dinner for the bishop and an appreciation dinner for religious sisters. The activities are spritually rejuvenating.

The Serra Club is looking for new members and anyone is welcome to attend their upcoming events. January 16, from 12-1:30pm there will be a luncheon at the Farm Bureau with the guest speaker being the District Governor of the Serra Club International. It is a perfect time to come with your questions.

You can get more information on the Serra Club through their website: www.dmserra.com

January 8, 2009

Guest: Tom Quiner, composer of "The Woman at the Well" and "The Day I Lived Forever," mini-musical-dramas
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. Angela of Foligno

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Tom Quiner, composer of "The Woman at the Well" and "The Day I Lived Forever," mini-musical-dramas. The premiere of the musicals will be this Sunday at Holy Trinity.

Sunday, January 11th Holy Trinity will host a Musical and Chili Supper
Performance at 3:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church, two new mini-musicals: "The Day I Lived Forever" and "The Woman at the Well". The cast includes over 30 singers/musicians from ten different churches throughout the Diocese. Chili Supper at 4:00 pm. The price for the show and the chili supper is $15, children 12 and under are free. Tickets will be sold after the weekend Masses. Proceeds will go to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.


Buffalo Road Roundup:

-This Friday there will be a Jeans Day to benefit People-to-People. Students are required to bring $1.00 to wear jeans to school.
-There will be a pep-assembly on Friday at 2:30pm to celebrate winter sports: basketball as well as wrestling and boy's swimming.
-Seniors who wish to be retreat leaders will have one last chance at it with a workshop January 12 at 6:30 at St. Theresa's. Student's considering it are encouraged to turn in their application and go to the training.
-Dowling Choral Madrigal Dinners will be January 9-10. The doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm the event will be held at St. Francis Assisi Church.
-January 26-30 will be Catholic School's Week, there will be a Mass on January 27.
-The student council is working toward Winter Formal, which will be on January 31 with the theme of Arabian Nights. The King and Queen Candidates will be announced this afternoon.
-For those interested in Special Olympics Coaching there are sign ups on Thursday January 13 for previous coaches and for those who are new to the program the sign up will be on January 15 outside of room 401. There will be a training session on February 8 from 1-2pm at Dowling. If you can't make it to this session, wait to sign up as there will be another training session and sign up later.

January 7, 2009

Guest: Jon Leonetti, Souly Walking Project
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Raymond of Penyafort

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Jon Leonetti co-founder of the Souly Walking Project. Souly Walking is an endeavor between Jon and his partner, Jesse Weiler to reach out to the youth through a journey across America. On March 1, 2009 Jon and Jesse will begin their trek from Ocean Park, California to Ocean City, New Jersey.




The purpose of their walk is to encourage young people to encounter Christ in a new way. They will be doing this by stopping at schools, churches and youth gatherings along the way. They wish to give the youth a new hope and drive home to them that they were created for love and created for heaven. Through encouraging them to turn away from the MTV generation that they live in today, they want each young person they encounter to discover the inate dignity and worth in who God created them to be. The best way to do this is through love, and what better way to discover love than to look to the one who is love, Christ.


Jon and Jesse will be walking 19.5 miles a day on average with two days of rest and prayer every week. They've partnered with Outside-da-Box a non-profit video production company based out of Illinois. They will be taking with them a push cart, a few essentials and a video camera to document their journey of faith.

The funding for this walk is through the generous donations of the people of God. Jon knows that if it is God's will that he walk across the coutnry for Him, that He will provide for all of their needs. Because they're partnered with Outside-da-Box, any financial gifts you make are tax deductable.

To donate you can go to: www.soulywalking.com and send an e-mail to soulywalking@catholic.org

You can also directly send donations to Outside-da-Box, checks should be made out to "Outside-da-Box" and the memo should state "Souly Walking Project":

Outside-da-Box
P.O. Box 3862
St. Charles, IL 60174

January 6, 2009

Guest: Bob Ravenscroft, President of the Mercy Foundation
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Gregory Nazianzen

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Bob Ravenscroft, President of the Mercy Foundation. Bob shared with us some of the Mercy Foundation's goals for this new year. A big focus this year will be on obtaining scholarships for students attending Mercy College. Bob told us that 90% of students at Mercy College require financial assistance and many are parents who are also working while they are in school.

A project that Mercy is involved in is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. Once a year Mercy physicians go to Yucatan, Mexico and screen the children there. They then have to decide, from those children in need of open-heart surgery, which ones are fit enough to make the trip back to Mercy to receive care. Each year between 30-50 children receive open-heart surgery from this program. The children and their family are all transported to Des Moines for the procedure.

In this time of economic crisis, Mercy is determined to do God's will through their endeavors. Bob quoted Sr. Martina Wolfe who said, "If it's God's will, it will get done."

January 5, 2009

Guest: Sally Proctor, President of Iowans for Life
Featured Saint of the Day: St. John Neumann

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Sally Proctor, the President of Iowans for Life. Sally reminded listeners to begin praying for the March For Life, January 22. Iowans for Life's buses are already full, but you can still join in prayer. Also the Prayer for Life will be on February 9, 2009 from 3:30pm-4:30pm. This event will take place in the Capital's Rotunda. It will be MC'd by Tom Chapman, with the Iowa Catholic Conference and will have special guests: Sonya Bates and Representative Steve King. Also the Virtue Media spots will be appearing on television oon, so keep your eyes peeled for them.

Sally also spoke about a document that Planned Parenthood submitted to Obama. It was a 55 page document of things that Planned Parenthood would like from Obama's administration. This woudl include $4.6 billion tax dollars as well as fewer regulations on abortions. Luckily the Catholic Church's bishops have been taking a strong stand in these matters. If you want to find a way to make your voice heard you can call Linda Sample at the Des Moines Diocese at: 515-237-5055. There is also an effort to have 10,000 masses said by the St. Michael the Arc Angel Organization.

December 23, 2008

Guest: Jennifer Settle, Certification Course Manger for the Theology of the Body Institute
Featured Saint of the Day: St. John of Kanty

Today Deacon Rick spoke with Jennifer Settle, the Certification Course Manager of the Theology of the Body Institute and co-host of Theology of the Body on KWKY. Jennifer shared with us a refresher on Theology of the Body. It was developed by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday Audiences from 1979-1984 through 129 different audiences. It focuses on living God's plan for the body and our sexuality. It is good to look into TOB, especially during Christmas, when Divine Life took on human flesh. By Christ becoming man, it elevates our humanity.

For Jenifer the discovery of how Thology of the Body relates to all areas of life and the Church stirred a great love of the theology within her. A beautiful concept she spoke of that touched her was the very unrepeatablity of the human person. So that when you fall in love or share a friendship with someone, that which is unrepeatable is what truly attracts.

For more information you can go to the Thology of the Body Intitute website:
www.tobinstitute.org

December 18, 2008

Guest: Bishop Joseph Charron
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. Anthony Grassi

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Bishop Joseph Charron who returned in early November from a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Bishop Charron spoke of how each day of the pilgrimage was surrounded by prayer and scriptures. He celebrated mass at a different Holy Land sites each day. For him and many of those who journeyed with him on this pilgrimage, entering into the scriptures associated with each place had the most powerful impact on them.

Bishop Charron spoke about how on some of the different sites the traditions attached to them go straight back to the time of Christ, others have been destroyed several times through the strife of that part of the world, and others are general areas where it is believed important moments occurred. Bishop Charron and his companions began their pilgrimage at the Mount of Olives. The Mount of Olives is above the wall of Jerusalem and the mount affords a great view of the entire city. Bishop Charron was able to celebrate Mass on the traditional rock where Jesus prayed in his agony. Afterwards they were afforded a time ot sit quietly and pray, putting themselves with the suffering connected with that place and with the Eucharist.

Bishop Charron spoke of the unique gift of allowing people to be in the places of the Holy Land and ot place themselves in scripture. They also went to Bethlehem and celebrated mass in Shepherd's Field. In Bethlehem they visited the Church of the Nativity where a golden star on the floor marks the place where Christ was born.

Bishop Charron closed by speaking of his experience on the Sea of Galilee. They wen out on a boat into the sea and stopped the engines. From there, Bishop Charron read the scriptures of Christ calming the Sea. An Evangelical group who had joined their boat ride approached the Bishop afterwards and told him how much his reading the scriptures had touched them. They then celebrated mass on the Mount of Beatitudes. The Bishop was facing the people with the Sea of Galilee behind him as the sun was setting. After communion he left his people with these words "You know, my friends, we've spent all day walking where Jesus walked, but it only takes a moment to let him enter our hearts."

Buffalo Road Roundup:

-The Speech Debate 2008 Paradigm went very well for Dowling Catholic and there were people from eleven different states in attendence.

-The Dowling performing arts Magical Dinnners of 2009 will be held January 9-10 at 6:30pm at St. Francis. The Dinners are first come-first serve admitance and will be catered by Christiani's. Call Denise with questions at 222-9047.

-At the November 23 open house there were 403 perspective students on the grounds of Dowling.

-This year's Christmas baskets project speareheaded by the Senior Class was very successful this year. They reached out to many families with the necessary food for a Christmas Dinner, toys, clothes, and Christmas trees with decorations.

-The next We Believe Capital Campaign evenings will be January 12 and January 28 at 5pm. To RSVP or take part you can call 222-1044.

December 17, 2008

Guest: Mike Coughlin, Managing Partner of the Sacred Mint
Featured Saint of the Day: Lazarus

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Mike Coughlin, Managing Partner of the Sacred Mint. The Sacred Mint is an on-line resource for Christian Gifts. They were recently very generous with KWKY Catholic Radio and provided many of the stunning gifts we were able to use as incentives for our Mini-Pledge Drive.

Sacredmint.com is a new endeavor and was launched this year. Planning for the website began in January of 2008 and products were introduced to the website in August of this year. The partners of the Sacred Mint, including Mike, wanted to help further a revival of hope in our society. With all the negativity in our culture and media, they wanted a way of reaching out to those in need of hope. Sacredmint.com is a business and a ministry a unique place where you can see images and find gifts that have meaning in your life.

On sacredmint.com you'll find a variety of different offerings. They have beautiful crosses, reliefs, statues, and jewelry as well as gifts for special occassions like Baptisms. They are hoping ot expand their offerings to include special gifts for other Sacraments. In 2009, they hope to begin feeding the soul as well as providing material gifts. They're brain-storming ways they can reach the community and offer them something spiritually uplifting.

The Sacred Mint is a source for unique Christian Gifts. In this season of Christmas Mike encouraged our listeners to take hope in the celebration of Christ's birth.

To check out some of the Sacred Mint's beautiful and unique offerings you can go to:
www.sacredmint.com

December 16, 2008

Guest: Fr. Jim Kubicki, President of the Apostleship of Prayer
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. Honoratus Kozminski

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Fr. Jim Kubicki, the President of the Apostleship of Prayer about our Holy Father's Prayer intentions for the month of December.

DECEMBER

• Culture of Life. That, faced with the growing expansion of the culture of violence and death, the Church may courageously promote the culture of life through all her apostolic and missionary activities.
• Fraternal Witness. That, especially in mission countries, Christians may show through gestures of kindness that the Child born in Bethlehem is the Hope of the world.

Fr. Jim spoke of the importance of examining ourselves in these weeks of Advent on how our choices foster a Culture of Life. To look at our priorities and ask if they truly promote life. To promote life we must be careful not to dehumanize anyone. It can be hard, Fr. Jim shared with us, when we are faced with people that we do not like or who annoy us. It is easier in our thoughts of those people to see them as more of a problem and less as a person. Fr. Jim asked us all to look at those relationships in our lives and reevaluate how we approach them.

When speaking of the Holy Father's Mission Intention, Fr. Jim spoke about Hope. Hope is how God came to save the world, through a tiny child, our beacon of Hope, Christ. Something to ask ourselves, is do we believe that? Do not let the fear of death hold us back from experiencing the hope of Christ. We must see past this life into our eternal destiny. Jesus' birth in Bethlehem points us toward the eternal, it is a promise of new life, and the well of hope that comes with his birth gives us the strength we need to stand against this culture of death in our daily lives.

For more resources from the Apostleship of Prayer you can go to their website:
www.apostleshipofprayer.org

December 15, 2008

Guest: John Putbrese, President of KWKY Catholic Radio
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. Mary Frances Schervier

Today John Putbrese, President of KWKY Catholic Radio, joined Deacon Rick and Jenny for Rise and Shine. He wanted to thank all of the faithful listeners of KWKY Catholic Radio for supporting us during our Mini-Pledge Drive last week. It was very successful and we met our overall goal for the drive thanks to all of your help. It was beautiful because with four hours of the drive left we were $10,000.00 short of our goal and within those last four hours due to the generosity of many of our listeners we were able to meet our goal.

There are a lot of exciting things going on at KWKY including the announcement of a new studio on the ground floor of the Diocesan Offices on 6th and Grand in downtown Des Moines. We are beginning to plan our Faith Matters Conference for next year as well as anticipating Bishop Pates doing a show with us. The studio in Des Moines will need some work before it is ready, so keep the endeavors of KWKY in your prayers.

The Staff and Board of KWKY feel very blessed to be serving the community of Iowa and we thank all of our listeners for making what we do worth-while.

December 5, 2008

Guests: Sharon Banstra, a Catholic Charities Counselor and Wendy Solawetz with Catholic Charities' A New Beginning Adoption Agency
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Sabas

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Sharon Banstra, a Catholic Charities Counselor and Wendy Solawetz with Charities' A New Beginning Adoption Agency. Wendy shared with us the two facets of A New Beginning. There is the pregnancy counselling side, where they work with women who are deciding whether to parent their child themselves, or if it might be best to put the child up for adoption. Once the decision is made for adoption Catholic Charities encourages the mother to make an open adoption plan.

Wendy gave us some of the details of what an open adoption plan entails. An open adoption enables the mother and her family to hand-select the couple who will be caring for the child. It ensures that the mother and her family will still have contact with the child once it has been placed. The Adopted family retains authority once the adoption has been made, but welcomes visits with the birth family. Having an open relationship between the birth and adopted families allows the child to grow up with a full sense of self, knowing where he came from as well as where he's going. Together, they all love the baby.

Deacon Rick and Jenny also spoke with Sharon Bandstra a Catholic Charities Counselor. Sharon and the counseling staff keep very busy. Sharon spoke of the need for counseling. She said that when people get anxious or stressed, they sometimes can get tunnel vision. With a counselor, they are afforded the perspective necessary to start looking toward the source of their anxiety. Counselors can offer an objective look on life's problems. From there, Sharon helps people discover methods of calming down or broadening their thoughts to see the whole picture when they encounter stress in their daily lives.

For those who maybe have a negative reaction to the idea of counselling, Sharon said that anytime we're struggling it is hard to talk about it. The question becomes, how do we think and process things? Sharon tries to look at the steps that led to where you are, and then discover how to work at it differently. She focuses a lot on finding your strengths and using them to help you deal with some of the things that life throws. Sharon has been working with Catholic Charities for thirty years and has done so because Catholic Charities makes its services available to everyone. It meets them in their need and finds a way to enable them to partake in the counseling services.

December 4, 2008

Guests: Nancy Galesi, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, and Sam Chambers the Co-Chair of the No Room at the Inn Events
Featured Saint of the Day: St. John Damascene

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Nancy Galesi, Executive Director of Catholic Charities and Sam Chambers, the Co-Chair of the No Room at the Inn Events. Sam was very eager to share all of the exciting events that are planned for this weekend.

Friday Night the Pastoral Center will be transformed to house the music, food, fellowship, nativities and the silent auction during their Gala Event. To get tickets you can call 237-5078. The tickets are $38 a person or $76 for a couple.

Sunday will be the family friendly event where all that you need to get into the door is a free-will donation of money or personal care items. There will be cookies from the Highland Bakery as well as Nativity Scenes on display from around the world. There will also be choirs and ensembles who will play and sing throughout the day. A special appearance will be made by Bishop Pates who will be reading the Christmas Story at 1:30pm.

In 2007, there were 15,000 people at the event on Sunday as well as over 250 people at the event on Friday. Between the two, the weekend raised $60,000 for St. Joseph's Emergency Family Shelter. Friday is sponsored this year by St. Jude Health Care and Sunday is sponsored by Mercy Medical Center.

Nancy updated us on how things are going at some of Catholic Charities' other outreaches. Their immigration program is in full swing with educational presentations. Everyone is keeping an eye on the situation in Postville as well, where St. Bridgette's is providing food as well as coming up with money to help people with their rent. There will be a Social Justice Consortium forming to help integrate all the different issues that are prevelant in our society.

For More Information you can Visit Catholic Charities on line.

December 3, 2008

Guests: Joe Hrdlicka, Chair of the Marketing Committee for Catholic Charities
Arvid Huisman, Salvation Army Development Director
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Francis Xavior




Today Deacon Rick and Jenny first spoke with Joe Hrdlicka, the Chair of the Marketing Committee for Catholic Charities. Joe spoke of the great that St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter serves in the Des Moines Community. St. Joseph's Emergency Family Shelter helps approximately 60 families every year, touching the lives of over 500 people.

Joe encouraged everyone to partake of the "No Room at the Inn" Catholic Charities events this weekend. For those who are looking to contribute to Catholic Charities, these events are a fun and easy way to do it.

There is an gala-type event on Friday, December 5 that requires some level of financial contribution to get in the door. The event is from 5pm-8pm. To buy a ticket, call Trish Radke at 237-5078.

On Sunday, the "No Room at the Inn" even runs from 1pm-5pm. Bishop Pates will be there, so if you haven't gotten a chance to meet him, this would be a nice opportunity. Also there will be many different choral groups performing: St. Pius X's Celebration Singers, Dowling Choirs, St. Francis Choirs, Ankeny Community Chorus, as well as John Hannah. Admission is a free-will donation of money or personal care items.

For more information on any of this, you can call Catholic Charities: 237-5078



Also featured this morning on Rise and Shine was Arvid Huisman, the Development Director for the Salvation Army in Des Moines. The Salvation Army raises half of their operating budget from November 1st to January 15th each year. What they need right now are volunteers to ring bells for the red-kettle campaign.

To give of your time to help ring the bells you can go to: www.ringbells.org
Or you can call 282-3599

December 2, 2008

Guest: Tom Ludwig, who works with the St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. Rafal Chylinski

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Tom Ludwig, who has been working with the St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter since 1990 when it opened. This weekend's No Room at the Inn 2008, a fund raising reception and open house Friday, December 5 and Sunday, December 7, will benefit St. Joseph's Emergency Family Shelter.

Tom described the St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter as a place where they are able to provide a safe and caring place for people who are homeless to get back on their feet, particularly those with children. The St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter is unique because it it accepts mothers and fathers with their children, as well as fathers with children and mothers with children. Most family shelters only accept women and their children.

The St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter is a house in the middle of a residential area, it's homey in that it has a living room, dining room and kitchen. The families who benefit from the St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter have a maximum stay of 30 days, but extensions are made for those who are on the cusp of finding a new place. Families are admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter is always looking for donations, particularly of diapers and usable furniture, as well as phone cards, personal care items, and bus tokens.

Be sure to attend the Catholic Charities, No Room at the Inn this weekend to help support the St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter. You can go to find the Catholic Charities Website here.

December 1, 2008

Guest: Rachel Mabrey, Volunteer and PR Coordinator of the Phoenix House
Featured Saint of the Day: Bl. John of Vercelli

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Rachel Mabrey, the Volunteer and PR Coordinator of the Phoenix House, a Catholic Charities outreach in Council Bluffs, IA. The Phoenix House is a woman's shelter geared toward those who have experienced domestic abuse. The Phoenix House holds eight women and their children at a time and serves the Council Bluffs area as well as some overflow from Nebraska. There are seven full-time staff at the Phoenix House as well as many volunteers who help them man their 24-hour crisis hotline.

When a woman comes to the Phoenix House, she is shown to her room and a basic assesment of the situation is taken, as far as what their immediate needs are. Generally, the woman will then sleep for 24 hours, now that they are in a safe environment. Once a woman has rested, she will work with Catholic Charities to form a plan, setting goals each week of her stay. The women attend classes during the week on parenting and personal economics as well as attending a support group along with the other women at the Phoenix House. Stays are started at thirty days, but are taken on a case-by-case basis. On average the women remain at the Phoenix House for three months.

The Phoenix House's business line is: 712-256-2059
To Volunteer call: 712-256-2059
Their Crisis Hotline is: 888-612-0266

November 26, 2008

Guest: Brother Dominic McManus
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Catherine of Alexandria
Congratulations to the Winner's of Hasbro's Family Game Week Games: Heather Ward and Tamera Knupp

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny enjoyed another day off while Mary Pometto, the Production Director of KWKY and Jon Leonetti, host of Martyrs of the Third Millennium manned the show once again. Today Jon and Mary spoke with Brother Dominic McManus, a native of Des Moines and a graduate of Dowling High School.

Brother Dominic spoke of his strong sense of call from an early age. Whe he got to high school priesthood was still on the radar, but it took root his second semester in college where he joined the Loras College Seminary Program. When he was out of college he joined the Dominicans.

Brother Dominic spoke a little about the difference between a diocesan priest and a consecrated religious. He spoke of the solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. He told us of how Chastity dierects human love outward in brotherly charity. Poverty helps them live a simple life as Christ did. Obedience enables them to pour themeselves out as Christ did as a libation for our sins.

Brother Dominic is stationed at the University of Indiana where the Dominicans help run the Newman Center. When speaking of community life, Brother Dominic spoke of journeying together toward God. Sin divides the self, but in community the rough edges of sin are rubbed down by your brothers in Christ.

With Education as a primary focus of the Dominicans many of the brothers get several degrees and even go on to get their PhD. With this in mind, their formation is longer, so that they can better serve higher education.

In closing, Brother Dominc said, "No one discerns anything in a vaccuum." He encouraged listeners who are struggling with discernement to go visit a community and put themselves in the life for a time.

November 25, 2008

Guest: Aaron Stryzeski, Music Teacher at St. Joseph's Indian School
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Columban
Congratulations to Family Game Week's Winner of Cranium: Jeannie Bishop
Congratulations to Family Game Week's Winner of Operation: Julie Dohrmann

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny enjoyed another in a series of days off. In their place you were joined by Mary Pometto, production Director of KWKY and Jon Leonetti, host of Martyrs of the Third Millennium. Today Jon and Mary spoke with Aaron Stryzeski, a Music Teacher at St. Joseph's Indian School in South Dakota.

St. Joseph's Indian School is a private boarding school for Native Ameircans with troubled backgrounds. They're found in Chaimberlain, South Dakota and are run solely on donations. They're celebrating their 80th anniversary this year. The school was founded by the Priests of the Sacred Heart who had a burden for the Native American culture and wanted to give back to them. One of the first things they did was start the St. Joseph Indian Schol.

Aaron is one of the music teachers at St. Joseph's and shared with us a song that his 8th grade class wrote, performed, recorded, edited and mastered. The students had only been playing their instruments for five months. Aaron offers his students hands on experience, hoping that they will truly grip into what he's teaching them, finding their particular strengths. He offers lessons on fourteen different instruments including Lakota Drums. Aaron hopes through his program to teach kids to love music and for ability to be a bi-product of that love.

For more information or to donate to St. Joseph's Indian School you can go to:
www.stjo.org

November 24, 2008

Guest: Sally Proctor, President of Iowans for Life
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
Congratulations to the Winner of Hasbro's Monopoly: Charles Hughes

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny enjoyed a few extra winks of sleep to celebrate the week of Thanksgiving. In their absence Rise and Shine will be hosted by Mary Pometto, the Production Director of KWKY along with Jon Leonetti, host of Martyrs of the Third Millennium. Today Jon and Mary spoke with Sally Proctor, president of Iowans for Life.

Sally shared with us some of the issues relevant to the pro-life movement. In the coming months, Sally urged listeners to pay attention to what is happening with the Freedom of Choice Act, which, if passed, would obliterate any and all regulations on abortion. Along with encouraging senators and congressmen to fight against this act, Sally asked that we turn to the Rosary. The arms of Our Lady are open to all, and when we entrust our intentions to her Motherly care we know that her Son pays particular heed.

Sally also let us know that Iowans for Life will not be accepting any more applicants to join the pilgrimage to the March for Life. They have two full buses and due to the proximity of the inauguration that week, all the hotels are booked. She encouraged those who still want to attend the March to discover an alternate way of going to DC. Sally also mentioned that the prayers for Life rally will be taking place in February this year.

To be pro-life is to have a true appreciation for the human person, from conception to natural death. That includes anyone who may oppose the inalienable right to life. We, as a pro-life people must strive to encounter this opposition with a smile, truly seeing the person before us and proclaiming our message with a smile and with love. For with love we can change hearts and when hearts and minds are changed, then will we see society stop and take notice.

November 21, 2008

Guests: John Gaffney with Erin Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Da'Shawne Smiley and Sam Kouri: Students of St. Theresa's Catholic School in West Des Moines
Featured Saint of the Day: Feast of the Presentation of Mary

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Erin Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Da'Shawne Smiley and Sam Kouri, sixth graders at St. Theresa's Catholic School. These students wanted to share the news of an exciting event: the 6th Grade Charity Basketball Tournament. This is the events 10th Anniversary. The event begins tonight at 5:30 with the first round of basketball games. The tournament continues on Saturday from 7am-5pm. The Championship will be played on Sunday starting at 1pm-5pm.

The sixth grade class at St. Theresa's planned and orchestrated the entire event. It started when they went to the St. Francis Service Fair where twenty-seven different non-profit organizations gathered to give information to the kids. The sixth graders of St. Theresa's narrowed their choices of who to benefit with this event down to the Salvation Army and the Mircale League. Through a class vote, that first resulted in a tie, they decided to give the proceeds of this event to the Salvation Army. Some of the things these students like about the Salvation Army were that htey helped all age groups as well as helping people in many different aspects of care.

The sixth graders will be running this event. The basketball tournament will be between ten different schools. The sixth grad basketball teams will be participating as well as some junior high teams. At the event there will be a concession stand with food provided by the families of the sixth grade class, including three gallons of chile from the Drake Diner. There will also be a raffle for things like gift cards and sporting tickets. In other rooms around the gym there will be games and crafts for the kids that aren't as interested in basketball, including a Wii game room. The sixth graders also designed a t-shirt that is on sale for $15. There will be a $5 entry fee to the event, but you can also buy a weekend pass for your family. There will be Salvation Army Kettles at the event as well as after all the Masses at St. Theresa's this weekend. Park near the jungle gym on the play ground.

November 20, 2008

Guest: Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Tom Chapman, the Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference. The Iowa Catholic Conference works to advocate public policy that is in the interest of the common good.

One of the things that Tom is working on is the passage of regulations in the health and human services department. The regulation in motion builds on a law that states that those in the medical profession do not have to get involved with abortion if they don't want to. These regulations strive to make the implications of the law crystal clear.

Tom is also working towards combating the Freedom of Choice Act, an act that would wipe out all restrictions on abortion. A good deal of this struggle against FOCA is still in our hands, we need to make our stance known. Tom is optimistic that this act can be fought, most people want more restrictions on abortion. He encouraged listeners with John Paul II's first words as a Pope, "Be not afraid."

To get more information you can go to the Iowa Catholic Conference's website:
www.iowacatholicconference.org
To stand against the Freedom of Choice Act you can go to their website and click on the Action Center and go to FOCA Alert.

Buffalo Road Roundup:
-November 23, there will be an open house from 11am-2pm at Dowling. Perspective students will be given a tour of the campus including the renovations. For more information you can call the school.
-November 24, there will be a Jazz Ensemble concert at the Adventureland Inn. They've been invited to perform by the Des Moines Big Band and the Des Moines Big Band will be playing after the Dowling students.
-December 10, there will be a Dowling Christmas Band Concert at 7pm. The guest conductor will be Dr. Thomas Lee from Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee used to direct the band at Dowling and is now directing at UCLA.
-Dowling Renovations are moving along. They've recently moved the math department into new classrooms that will begin to be used after the Christmas Break.

November 19, 2008

Guest: Sr. Rosemary Flannigan
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Agnes of Assisi

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Sr. Rosemary Flannigan. Sr. Rosemary is an 82-year-old Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. In 1992 she joined the staff of a bioethical institute. One of the messages Sr. Rosemary wanted to leave with our listeners was that in every hospital there is a group that is prepared to help them think through not what can health care do for them, but what ought they ask their health care to do for them. She also spoke of detachment for our earthly life. Sr. Rosemary impressed the point that man was created for God and at the end of life, death is the means by which we return to Our Father. Sr. Rosemary encouraged our listeners to talk about end-of-life issues within our families before they become an issue.

November 18, 2008

Guest: Brendan Flannery, co-Director of Crossroads
Featured Saint of the Day: Dedication of St. Peter and Paul

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Brendan Flannery the co-Director of Crossroads. Crossroads is a movement that was started in 1995 by several students from Franciscan University. These students had been to World Youth Day in 1993, when it was in Denver, and took Pope John Paul II's challenge of taking the word of God into the streets literally. Crossroads walks with the intentions of the Pro-Life movement in mind and the walks in America end in Washington, DC for a Pro-Life Rally.

There are three different walks through America and one in Canada. The Northern Walk is from Seattle, Washington to Washington, DC. The Central Walk is from San Francisco, California to Washington, DC. The Southern Walk is from Los Angeles , California to Washington, DC. Each summer there is a group of about 50 young people ages 18-30 who participate in these walks. The groups walk monday through friday and on the weekends they pray at Abortion Clinics as well as visit Youth Groups and different Parishes across the coutnry.

In a story that Brendan shared with us, the group on the Southern Walk was in El Paso, Texas. They had been praying at an abortion clinic and later that weekend were at a church. A man approached them and asked if they had been the group at the clinic. When they told him that they were, he said that he had seen them because he was taking his daughter in for an abortion. Through their witness, both he and his daughter knew that they couldn't go through with it. The father took his daughter that day to the hospital to get a check-up and sonogram. The man found out that he was the proud grandfather of twins. While many of the fruits this pilgrimage bears aren't seen by the walkers, they know that God puts all things to His use.

For more information on Crossroads or to get inovled you can go to their website:
www.crossroadswalk.org

November 17, 2008

Guest: Stephen Tatz, Vocations Specialist for the Diocese of Des Moines
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Stephen Tatz, Vocations Specialist for the Diocese of Des Moines. Stephen challenged our listeners to promote vocations. He told us that vocations are everyone's business and that we need to do things to foster them. In daily application, if you encounter a young man who exemplifies traits that point to a possible vocation you should ask them if they've ever thought about it. Regardless of their answer, you should encourage them by letting them know what traits you see in them that led you to ask the question.

There will be a Second Vocation Evening Wednesday, November 19. It will be held at the Tavern II. Stephen and Fr. Chris Fontanini will be there to speak with young men from 5:30 p.m. to around 7 p.m. It is for men who are over 21 and is open to anyone who is still thinking about priesthood as a second vocation.

Stephen asked listeners to pray for Vocations in our diocese and in the world. Bishop Richard Pates has a goal of 30 Seminarians for our diocese. To help with this, he will be having "Andrew Dinners." The reference to Andrew is attached to the Biblical text wher Andrew brought Simon Peter to Jesus. Through these dinners, Bishop Pates will meet with candidates in a relaxed dinner setting.

For more information on Vocations in the Des Moines Diocese you can Contact the Vocations office: 515-237-5014 or on line at: www.vocationsonline.com

November 14, 2008

Guest: Patricia Bucalo, Co-Founder and President of Laity for Life
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Gertrude

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Patricia Bucalo, the Co-Founder and President of Laity for Life. Laity for Life is based out of Naples, Florida and strives to provide support for the Pro-Life Movement.

Patricia shared with us the three legs of Laity for Life. The first is that of providing support for those in the Pro-Life movement through looking to the graces available through the Mass. Much of their efforts are geared toward having as many Masses said in as many different states and countries as they can. At this point the movement is in nineteen states and three countries.

Their second focus is on the Youth. Laity for Life sees the importance of ensuring that the Youth are well-informed as well as able to express themselves eloquently on Pro-Life issues. While they have been unable to start their own training program for this, they have begun fund-raising for those already in existence.

The third leg of Laity for Life is encouraging support from the Church for the Pro-Life movement, whether that is financial or spiritual.

Patricia stressed the importance of having Masses said for the Pro-Life Movement. You simply go into your Parish and request to have a Mass said for the Pro-Life Movement. Then once the Mass date is set, to attend with your friends. Laity for Life asks that you mention them in your intentions as well as all those involved with the Pro-Life movement including any local organizations as well.

For more information on Laity for Life you can go to their web-site:
www.laityforlife.org
or e-mail them at: info@laityforlife.org

November 13, 2008

Guest: Ronica Stromberg, Author of "The Time-for-bed Angel"
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Buffalo Road Roundup: Miranda Taiber

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke with Ronica Stromberg, the author of "The Time-for-bed Angel." Ronica grew up in Southeast Iowa and attended the University of Iowa. From there a series of turns led her to become an author based out of Lincoln, Nebraska.

The book was inspired by her oldest son, Josiah. When Josiah was three, Ronica had a hard time putting him to bed. She would try several times a night and still he would not go to bed. Finally she asked him once "What about your guardian angel? Don't you think he needs a rest?" While of course that sparked a conversation that led away from bed-time, but it also inspired Ronica with an idea for a children's book. She had been reading stories about friendly monsters, geared toward easing a child's fear of the dark, but hadn't found any that speak of angels. Ronica couldn't think of a more soothing idea for a child than that of being watched over by their guardian angel day and night.

Thus, "The Time-for-bed Angel" follows a very active little boy named Andrew and his guardian angel, Sam. Andrew gets into all kinds of messes and scrapes before bed, but Sam is always there with him. In the end, Sam has the joy of hearing the beautiful sounds of Andrew snoring after a long and busy day.

Ronica also spoke of the struggles she had publishing her story. She first made a list of all the publishers in America she would want to work with. She ordered them from her dream publisher on down to those she would try if she had to. After six years of rejections from the publishers on her list she reached the end of it and a final rejection. Her husband asked her what she would do next, and she simply replied that she would try overseas. She sent the book to two different publishing houses in Brittain. It was picked up by Lion, the largest independent publisher of inspirational book sin the UK. It was released first in the UK and then came to America on September 30, 2008.

Ronica will be in Des Moines for the next few day signing books:

Friday, November 14, she will visit St. Pius X School's kindergarteners as well as kindergarteners from St. Augustine Catholic School.

Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.

Pajamarama reading

Barnes & Noble

4550 University Avenue

West Des Moines, IA

Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.

Reading to children

Borders

4100 University Ave., Ste.115
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Saturday, November 15, 1-3 p.m.

Meet-and-greet book signing

The Learning Post

2761 100^th Street

Urbandale, IA 50322

Buffalo Road Roundup:

-Christmas Basket Project has begun: The Senior Class is connecting with 55 families in need this Christmas. The program will serve 150 kids this year. The greatest needs is coats, hats, and gloves of all sizes. You can contact the Senior Class Moderators for more information.

-Congratulations to the Dowling Swimmers who participated in State: there were two individual swimmers as wella s a relay team.

-Congratulations to the Coaches and Players of Dowling Football on a great season.

-December 5, 2008 will be the Dowling Christmas Luncheon, the location has been moved to the

Hyperian Field Club

7390 NW Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131

November 12, 2008

Guest: Jennifer Miller, Executive Director of Bioethics International
Featured Saint of the Day: St. Josaphat

Today Deacon Rick and Jenny spoke again with Jennifer Miller, the Executive Director of Bioethics International. Bioethics International is a non-profit organization geared toward empowering responsible health care through helping them delve into the Ethics of Health Care.

Jennifer shared some exciting news about Bioethics International today. Bioethics International has been asked to design a training program for a major pharmaceutical company that employs over 80,000 people. They will stick to the framework they already have in place and gear it toward the questions in the pharmaceutical realm. Bioethics International uses six points to guide trainees toward making decisions that are person-centered and for the common good of humanity.

Jennifer also spoke about the necessity to build their training on a consensus as well as common language. Once they are all on the same page, then they can better walk together toward discovering what is most beneficial for the individual and humanity.

She gave us an example of a Diabetic. Seven percent of the population is diabetic and of that seven percent, seventeen percent of them require an amputation, usually foot-related. In her example a woman was prescribed an amputation by a doctor. The woman, became hysterical and refused the amputation. The doctor backed down by reason of respecting her wishes. If the doctor had dug a little deeper into why she had become hysterical, he would have discovered a lot of fears within this woman. She was afraid of being a burden to her family, of being alone, that she wouldn't be able to keep her job as well as other issues. With Bioethic training, the doctor would have been able to delve into those fears and help the woman come to grips with the amputation.

For more information you can go to the Bioethics International Website:
www.bioethicsinternational.org