Kaukauna's Padre John serves far-flung parish

	REVIEW PROGRESS: Frs. Dave Kasperek and John Reuter examine a church under construction at one of the missions served by Fr. Reuter, a native of Kaukauna, who has been a missionary in Mexico for more than 30 years. (Fr. Paul Demuth photo)

Eighth in a series on the Bishop's Appeal

By Frs. Paul Demuth and David Kasperek

SANTA MARIA YUCUHITI, Oaxaco, Mexico -- With much effort we attempted to wrap our minds and mouths around the Mixteco language as we stood on either side of Fr. John Reuter during the Eucharistic Prayer at the little church in Nuevo in the southern mountains of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

We knew a little Spanish so that we could understand some of the homily "Padre John" shared with his people. But the rhythms of the indigenous language spoken in the homes of the people and now proclaimed at Mass, had a grace and prayerfulness that impressed us with the deep faith and joy of the people.

The experience of the annual fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated in February in the small village of Nuevo, confirmed that we had a lot to learn about the faith and culture of our southern brothers and sisters. This was our first visit to Fr. John Reuter, a priest of the Green Bay Diocese, who has served in Mexico for more than 30 years, supported in part through the annual Bishop's Appeal.   Full story ...

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• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     We don't know much about salvation  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     Faith is not something we stumble upon  • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures     Sidebar: Readings for the Week  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		Lent articles from previous issues: • Mar. 17, 2006 issue • Mar. 10, 2006 issue • Mar. 3, 2006 issue • Feb. 24, 2006 issue • Operation Rice Bowl (Mar. 3 issue) • Lenten fast and abstinence rules 2006 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 24, 2006 issue)

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    March 26, 2006: We don't know much about salvation

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    March 26, 2006: Faith is not something we stumble upon

 • Editorial -- Positive reform
    U.S. Senate and public should back McCain-Kennedy immigration bill,
    not Sensenbrenner

 • Editorial -- Breathless information
    Jesus is as close as our every breath

 • Eye on the Capitol --
    State's corrections system could be at the TIPping point

 • Mike Westenberg --
    Lives of three people serve as guides for Lent (Lent)
    Through their lives they serve as models for us to deeper prayer

 • Bob Johnson --
    Miraculous, mysterious connection (Lent)
    Prayer offers us a way to connect our imperfect life with the infinite being of God

 • Videos focus on models of Pray-ers (Lent)
    Jesus, Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio offer us example

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)
   Sidebar: Readings for the Week

Articles on   2006 Bishop's Appeal • Kaukauna's Padre John serves far-flung parish (Mar. 24, 2006) • Students choose mission over Florida beaches (Mar. 17, 2006) • Young men invite God to help them discern (Mar. 10, 2006) • Brother brings social teachings to community (Mar. 3, 2006) • Faith comes alive for all ages at the same time (Feb. 24, 2006) • 'I never saw myself as a very holy guy' (Feb. 17, 2006) • Ministry helps Hispanic youth encounter Christ (Feb. 10, 2006) • Appeal targets $5 million for the first time (Feb. 3, 2006) • Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use (Feb. 3, 2006)