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.