VOL. 76 NO. 10 WWW.BISMARCKDIOCESE. November 2017 Dakota Catholic Action Reporting on Catholic action in western ND since 1941 Deacon Jarad Seminarian Wolf ordained a deacon in Rome Diocesan seminarian Deacon Jarad Wolf is a step closer to the priesthood. Wolf was among a class of 31 seminarians from the Pontifi cal North American College in Rome ordained to the transitional diaconate during a celebration of the Deacon Jarad Wolf Eucharist on Sept. 28. Most Reverend James Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, was the ordaining prelate at the Ordination Mass, celebrated at the Altar of the Chair of St. Peter, in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter, in the Vatican. Bishop Checchio, previous rector of the North American College from 2006 to 2016, has been the Bishop of Metuchen since May 3, 2016. In his homily, Bishop Checchio spoke to the men about to be ordained, reminding them of their call to be both a shepherd and a servant. He spoke to them about the example set by Blessed Stanley Rother, the fi rst American born priest and martyr, whose beatifi cation took place just last week. Bishop Checchio told the men how Father Rother exemplifi ed a life of service and “knew what it meant to be a shepherd.” The Bishop noted that as shepherds, they must continue to cultivate the virtues of fortitude, patience and perseverance. Recalling the words of Bl. Stanley, Bishop Checchio told them, “A shepherd does not run. He lays down his life for his friends.” He reminded them that by this ordination today, they will be confi gured to Christ the Servant. Bishop Checchio described how this ordination will change the way the newly ordained will speak, pray and live, and that the world needs to see these changes in them. Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky “What a blessing to take on this new way of living,” said the Bishop, “to die to Abbot Daniel installed at Assumption Abbey self and to give your life for others.” Their The priests and brothers of the abbot. ordination to the diaconate is a major step in Assumption Abbey in Richardton offi cially Abbot Daniel was elected by the 45 the lives of these 31 men. This ordination is welcomed their new leader, Abbot Daniel combined monks from Richardton and also a continuation of their ongoing “yes” as Maloney, OSB on Oct. 3 at the solemn the Monasterio Benedictino de Tibati in these men respond to God’s call to be loving blessing and installation. Above, he’s seen Bogota, Colombia in late July. The Devils shepherds and servants of the Church. embracing one of his fellow brothers, Lake native was ordained in 1968. Since During the ordination, the new deacons Br. Benet Tvedten, OSB. 1973, he was teaching on a part-time basis promised to live a life of prayer, celibacy Bishop Kagan was on hand to perform the at the University of Mary. In 1983, he was and obedience to their diocesan bishop. The solemn rite in the presence of the priests and appointed chaplain at the Annunciation brothers of the Benedictine Community, as Monastery, the Benedictine Sisters that Continued on page 3 well friends and family. The faithful gathered sponsor the nearby college. in the sanctuary of St. Mary’s Church in Maloney held both Assumption Abbey to watch as Abbot Daniel positions up until the was installed as the community’s ninth recent election. A LOOK INSIDE

Following their faith Close-knit faith community Local pharmacy remains true Small parish of St. Boniface in to God’s call by following Grenora is tucked away in remote pro-life doctrine ...... PAGE 6 corner of diocese ...... PAGE 11 | Dakota NOVEMBER 2017 2 Catholic Action Bishop David D. Kagan Celebrating the communion of saints BISHOP’S the age of reason, which is seven confession as soon as possible to SCHEDULE FROM THE BISHOP years of age, are obliged to attend repair the damage we have done and participate at Holy Mass to our relationship with God and NOVEMBER 2017 that day. One of the many good the Church. Please make sure you Nov. 1 • Light of Christ Academy/ restorations to our Sacred Liturgy go to Mass on Nov. 1 because it is SMCHS Mass, Main Gym, enacted by the Second Vatican the great festival celebration of our 8:15 a.m. Council was the restoration of the faith in the communion of saints, Nov. 3 • Mass for Deceased Clergy, Vigil Mass on the evening before particularly, those holy women Cathedral of the Holy our solemnities. The Vigil Mass, and men who have lived and died Spirit, Bismarck, 11 a.m. like Mass on the solemnity itself, in Christ Jesus and now enjoy fulfi lls our obligation to attend for all eternity heaven. Heaven, Nov. 5 • Confi rmation for Churches of St. Bridget, and participate at Holy Mass. The as we know, is simply being in Parshall, St. Elizabeth, reason I mention this is because, the presence of God, having that Makoti, Sacred Heart, too often, I will hear someone say beatifi c vision, seeing Him as He Plaza, at Parshall, that they could not get to Mass truly is and the saints have this to 11 a.m. on the day itself due to work or the full. They literally have what Nov. 7 • Presbyteral Council another pressing obligation. we still live and hope and pray to meeting, Chancery, The Church, always a good have. 10 a.m. Bishop David D. Kagan and wise Mother to us all, has All Souls Day on Nov. 2, while • Catholic Charities North provided this solution for us so not a Holy Day of Obligation, is Dakota board meeting, we do not need to miss Mass. It still such a great and glorious feast Center for Pastoral Ministry, 12:30 p.m. oon enough the month of is quite another thing altogether since we thank God for all of those November will be upon us not go to Mass on a Holy Day or holy women and men who will Nov. 8 • Parish Expansion Fund S and with it comes two most any Sunday even though you know have heaven according to God’s meeting, Center for beautiful feasts of our Church Pastoral Ministry, what your obligation to God is. providence. They await heaven in 11 a.m. year, the Solemnity of All Saints on This is why the Church, given the purgatory which is that real place Nov. 1 and the Feast of All Souls authority by Jesus to bind and of purgative love. There, they are Nov. 9 • All-staff Mass, Bishop’s residence chapel, 8 a.m. on Nov. 2. loose in the Person and Name of cleansed of all venial sins and the Please keep in mind that the Jesus, has said clearly that if we eff ects of sin with which they may • Directors’ Staff Meeting, Solemnity of All Saints is a Holy miss Sunday Mass or a Holy Day have died and not made reparation Center for Pastoral Day of Obligation and, as such, Ministry, Mass through our own fault, that for in their earthly lives. They can 10 a.m. all Catholics who have achieved is a mortal sin and we must go to no longer do that for themselves and the souls in purgatory rely on Nov. 10 • Permanent Diaconate Ordination, Cathedral of us and our prayers, good works the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, BISHOP IN ACTION and sacrifi ces off ered to God on 2 p.m. their behalf to assist them in that cleansing so that they, too, like the Nov. 11-16 • USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore saints will enjoy the beatifi c vision. Finally, these two beautiful Nov. 17 • Christ the King School feasts remind us that we also Mass, Mandan, 9 a.m. belong to the great communion Nov. 19-21 • New Priest Workshop, of saints and while we can assist Radisson Hotel, Bismarck the holy souls in purgatory, the Nov. 23 • Thanksgiving Day Mass, saints in heaven assist us on earth Cathedral of the Holy by their continuous prayers and Spirit, 8 a.m. by the good examples they have Nov. 26 • Confi rmation for given us while they lived among Churches of St. Anthony, us. What a glorious communion of Linton, St. Paul, Hazelton, brothers and sisters we belong to! St. Katherine, Braddock, in Linton, 10:30 a.m. How can any of us not want to celebrate this relationship made Nov. 28 • Real Presence Radio possible for us by Our Lord Jesus interview, 9 a.m. when He became “a man like us • Catholic Foundation in all things but sin?” Please, go to Board meeting, Center for Mass on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 if you Pastoral Ministry, Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky 11 a.m. Residents at St. Vincent’s Care Center in Bismarck received the sacrament of the anointing can. Let us all pray for each other. during Bishop Kagan’s annual Mass and pastoral visit in September. Sister Anna Rose (left), head of pastoral care, assisted residents as they received the sacrament. SOCIAL MEDIA Visit our website at www.bismarckdiocese.com Get news, photos, videos and more from around the diocese. Dakota Catholic Action Reporting on Catholic action in western ND since 1941

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In preparation for title of Monsignor in 2012. narians discern God’s call to the “It is an- that ministry, Msgr. Richter will Prior to becoming the Rector of priesthood, guiding the men closer other honor assume the responsibilities of Vice the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, to Christ Himself and preparing which recog- Rector on Jan. 1, 2018. During this Monsignor Richter served as Di- them to be shepherds who lovingly nizes not just time, the current Rector, Msgr. rector of Vocations for the Diocese minister to the fl ocks that will be one of our own Callaghan will work closely with of Bismarck. Outside of the dio- entrusted to them. Having known priests, but the Msgr. Richter and help him transi- cese, he served on the Executive and admired him for two decades, high esteem tion into the role. Board of the National Conference I am confi dent that he will also in which all After a phone call this spring of Diocesan Vocations Directors provide excellent leadership to the of our priests Msgr. Richter from Archbishop Hebda who had and as a faculty member and spiri- deacons and lay faithful who study are held,” Bishop Kagan said, as already spoken to Bishop Kagan, tual director of the Institute for at The Saint Paul Seminary School he announced the appointment Msgr. Richter took some time to Priestly Formation. of Divinity. Knowing his closeness of Msgr. Tom Richter as rector of consider the job off er. “I spoke “This is my home in many to his family and to the church of the Saint Paul Seminary School of to my spiritual director, visited ways,” Msgr. Richter noted. “This Bismarck, I am particularly grate- Divinity. with a buddy who is a seminary is my home of faith. The people ful that he has generously accepted In an announcement at all rector, talked to Bishop Kagan of the diocese are really all I’ve this call to join us in the Archdio- weekend Masses in early October, and, of course prayed about it,” known, along with my friends and cese.” Bishop Kagan told the parishio- Msgr. Richter explained. “All of family here and this extraordinary Monsignor Richter added, “The ners at the Cathedral of the Holy those pointed to the same thing. It city and Catholic school commu- timing just seems right. For what I Spirit in Bismarck that their parish seemed clear that this was coming nity, I will miss it. The highlight of have to off er and the needs of the priest would be taking over his from God and is for the greater my day is daily Mass at Cathedral. seminary, it’s just a good fi t.” new role at the Minnesota semi- good of the Church.” I think I will miss that the most.” As of Jan. 1, Bishop Kagan will nary on Jan. 1, 2018. Monsignor Richter, 49, was Of Monsignor Richter’s ap- appoint Fr. Jared Johnson the Stated in a news release from ordained to the priesthood in 1996 pointment, the Archbishop said Rector ad interim until a perma- the seminary on Oct. 2, Arch- after receiving his theological in the news release, “Monsignor nent decision is made regarding bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint formation at the Pontifi cal North Richter comes to us as a well-re- this offi ce. Paul and Minneapolis Bernard American College and the Pon- spected pastor and former voca- —Staff report

Seminarian Wolf ordained a deacon in Rome

Continued from front page new deacons will have an additional year of theological studies and spiritual formation before being ordained to the priesthood in their home dioceses. As part of the ordination rite, the Bishop placed the Book of the Gospels in the hands of each candidate being ordained and said, “Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.” The Pontifi cal North American College serves as the American seminary in Rome. Founded in 1859 by Blessed Pius IX, the college has formed over 5000 priests near the heart of the Church for service in dioceses around the United States, Canada, and Australia. Wolf, and Diocesan Seminarian Dominic Bouck, are scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. —Information provided by the Pontifi cal North American College Photo credit: PNAC Photo Service Diocesan Seminarian Jarad Wolf was recently ordained to the transitional diaconate during a celebration of the Eucharist on Sept. 28 in Rome. As part of the ordination rite, Most Reverend James Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, placed the Book of the Gospels in the hands of each candidate being ordained. | Dakota NOVEMBER 2017 4 Catholic Action Catholic Action Bringing Christ into everyday life Legatus established in Bismarck Catholic professional organization mixes business leadership with faith By Patti Armstrong Legatus’ executive director, wrong to provide contraception, The Catholic head of a business Stephen Henley explained, “We but I did not know how I was often navigates situations where have indeed launched in Bismarck going to handle it.” culture and religion collide, but and with great excitement. Legatus Ambassadors for Christ in the Marketplace Fortunately, he said, his they also encounter opportunities never goes into a diocese without business was grandfathered in to provide a good example. permission from the bishop. so he did not have to go against of Legatus. “It encourages these However, the bishop did not just his faith to stay in business. “I’m Tom Monaghan understood Catholic men and women not approve, but welcomed Legatus doing this mainly for the spiritual that 30 years ago when he founded to engage in cutthroat business with open arms and began making support,” Lengenfelder said. “I’m Legatus, a Catholic professional practices, but to instead use their personal phone calls and letters also looking forward to being organization that mixes business talent to grow in virtue and help to encourage his business leaders around other Catholics for their leadership with the Catholic faith. others,” he said. “Over the years, to be a part. The momentum and example, and there may be some The former owner of Dominos in my former diocese, people said excitement is a clear indication of times that I can help others.” Pizza sold the corporation for it was also a tremendous help even Bishop Kagan’s engagement with more than $1 billion in 1998 and in their personal family lives and Another Bismarck member is his people and his ‘get it done’ owned the Detroit Tigers baseball they often became more active in Dr. Raymond Gruby, a retired mentality.” team from 1983 to 1992. their churches.” orthopedic surgeon that co- Despite such success, Bishop Kagan was the chaplain founded the Bone and Joint Center Monaghan never forgot his for a Legatus chapter in Rockford, Membership requirements with Dr. Ralph Kilzer. He also Catholic faith. Illinois for 15 years before Members must be Catholics co-founded the medical software In 1987, he had the opportunity becoming bishop of the Bismarck in good standing and an owner, company, Intelligent Insights, with to attend Mass with his hero, Pope Diocese. He saw fi rst-hand the chairman, president, or CEO his son, Trevor. The opportunity St. John Paul II, in his private benefi ts Legatus can bring to both of a large business. Minimum to join Legatus was serendipitous, chapel at the Vatican. About an the Church and the laity. annual revenues and number according to him. He had just hour after that experience, the “I’ve been thinking about this of employees are set fairly high met four couples from Legatus in idea came to Monaghan to start an for awhile, especially since that in order to create a support August while on the “Dignity of organization for Catholic heads of terrible HHS mandate,” he said. network for leaders in similar the Human Person” pilgrimage companies. “I began hearing from Catholic circumstances. in Germany and Lourdes with the Legatus would lead members business owners. They did not Monthly meetings begin with University of Mary. deeper into their faith and know what to do.” Bishop Kagan confession and a rosary, followed “I had never heard of Legatus thereby strengthen the Catholic explained that business heads by Mass, social time, dinner, before that,” Gruby said. “I was infl uence in the culture. With that understood the Church’s a short business session and impressed to hear about an membership limited to the highest teachings regarding abortion and speaker. Ten percent of annual organization that includes spouses tier of Catholic business leaders, contraception were concerned membership dues are given to the and totally honors marriage.” Monaghan has explained that that the government would Holy Father. The fact that there are chapters the lay organization’s focus is impose heavy penalties for non- The fi rst offi cial Legatus across the country that he can on evangelizing those with the compliance. meeting in Bismarck was held connect with when traveling is a greatest ability to impact the “Anyone can see this is a in October and Fr. Thomas big bonus, according to Gruby. world. “They can get more done huge overreach by a secular Grafsgaard, parochial vicar at the “It’s good to be a part of a culture than any other sector of the laity, government, untenable with the Church of Saint Anne in Bismarck, that honors life and the teaching and they should,” he said. religious liberty guaranteed in was appointed as the chaplain. of the Church in order to have On June 2, 1987, just one month the First Amendment,” Bishop Kris Lengenfelder, president that intense spiritual journey with after Monaghan met the pope, Kagan said. “It got me thinking of Modern Machine Works in people that is so life giving and so Legatus took hold in Michigan about Legatus, so that like-minded Bismarck, said he joined for peer life enlarging.” with a meeting of 11 men in Ann business leaders can have not just support and guidance on how If you would like to learn more Arbor. It has been growing ever that practical support, but also to handle diffi cult situations. “I about joining Legatus, contact since, currently with 88 chapters great spiritual and moral support was worried sick for six months Carmen Tate at 575-973-7278 or and 18 more in development, for a that the Church gives.” over the HHS Mandate,” he said. [email protected] or visit their total of 2,655 executive members Catholics from the Bismarck/ “I knew as a Catholic that it was website at Legatus.org. and over 5,000 total members. Mandan area, as well as from the Western North Dakota oil A strong beginning patch, who attended the fi rst Holy Father’s Prayer In September, Legatus came to informational reception at the Bismarck. After an informational Bishop’s residence were very Intentions for October meeting with Bishop Kagan, eight enthusiastic about Legatus. “I’m Christians in Asia. corporate heads signed on in Evangelization: not surprised,” Bishop Kagan said. That Christians in Asia, bearing witness addition to seven spouses for a “Our Catholic business people are total of 15 members. Spouses are serious about their faith and they to the Gospel in word and deed, may full members, even able to hold are not ashamed of it.” promote dialogue, peace, and mutual offi ce. For a chapter to be offi cially According to him, besides the understanding, especially with those of chartered, 20 corporate members personal, there is a public benefi t other religions. are required. NOVEMBER 2017 Dakota Catholic Action | 5 Celebrating 100 years of service Bismarck Catholic Daughters of the Americas chapter marks anniversary

By Sonia Mullally, she said. DCA Editor The CDA membership is dear to We are all called to lead by her heart for the spiritual support example, and no other women’s most of all and sees herself as a group strives to do this better than lifetime member. “No, I’ll never the largest national organization give it up.” of Catholic women in the world— Elvira said one of her favorite the Catholic Daughters of the memories of CDA is the years they Americas. helped Fr. Cassidy (then pastor of The Diocese’s Court of the St. Hildegard’s) start the Home on Immaculate Conception #322 the Range for troubled youth—an marks 100 years of following organization the local court still their vocation and staying true to supports today. their motto of “Unity & Charity.” “When I look back to former Women from the parishes of members and those who have been Bismarck’s Cathedral of the Holy members for a long time and their Spirit, Ascension, Saint Anne, work ethic, they were always ready Corpus Christi, St. Mary’s, and to volunteer and pitch in,” said St. Hildegard’s in Menoken Marianna Dosch, who has been make up this century old court a CDA member for more than 50 in the Catholic Daughters of the years. “So many of those women Americas (CDA). really are angels.” The CDA was founded in 1903 Dosch, parishioner at the by the Knights of Columbus in Church of Saint Anne, joined at Utica, New York as a charitable, the prompting of her mother- Regent of Court of the Immaculate Conception #322 Delores Friedt (standing) with long- benevolent in-law. She time members (seated, l-r): Marianna Dosch, Johanna Nagel and Loretta Duma. and patriotic married, sorority for 100th Anniversary had moved the Church of Saint Anne, has Immaculate Conception has Catholic to Bismarck been involved with CDA for about helped over the years include: ladies. There Celebration and, with her 40 years. She, too, turned down Catholic Indian Mission, ND Right are currently husband, was the fi rst person to ask her to join to Life, Real Presence Radio, 21 courts in The Catholic Daughters of raising their fi ve because she was busy working and FirstChoice Clinic, Badlands North Dakota, the Americas Court of the children. raising a family. But, then as she Choice Clinic, EWTN, Assumption 11 of which Immaculate Conception #322 If there are learned more about the group, she Abbey, FOCUS, and Ruth Meier’s are in the welcome all to a Mass with angels on earth, realized it was an opportunity to Hospitality House, among others. Bismarck Bishop Kagan to commemorate Marianna is serve the community and enjoy They also pray for seminarians, Diocese. their 100th Anniversary at surrounded fellowship with other Catholic visit shut-ins, participate in Holy There are Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on by them with women—aspects she thoroughly Hours and Eucharistic Adoration courts in: regularly. Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. her fellow CDA enjoys. Williston, members. All four women said their Membership in the Court of the Minot, Many see experience in CDA has greatly Immaculate Conception #322 has Belfi eld, the organization as a place to enriched their faith. Despite the fl uctuated over the years being as Dickinson, Richardton, Wilton, strengthen their spiritual life reluctance to join because of busy high as more than 400 at times. Bowman, Mott, Linton, Mandan through Christ and His Church. “It lives and growing families, they Currently, the membership is and Bismarck. Minot is the oldest, brings us closer to being unifi ed have never regretted giving of 209, and new members are always established in 1912. with our Lord and especially our their time and talent to such an welcome. The CDA is open to In the fall of 1917, eff orts were Blessed Mother. I’m so proud our enduring organization dedicated Catholic lay and religious women, being organized in Bismarck to court is named in Her honor,” she to serving the Church and the 18 years of age or older. They meet form a court with inspiration from added. community. once a month at the Cathedral of a Fargo chapter of the Daughters Long-time member and “I just love that a Mass is said the Holy Spirit. They also have of Isabella (the former name parishioner at the Cathedral, for us every month,” Loretta said. Junior Catholic Daughters for girls of CDA). The charter for the Johanna Nagel, joined at the “That, right there, is worth the ages 6-18. Bismarck Court was granted on prompting of her sister Elvira, price of membership.” Visit their website at: Oct. 9 of that year. Members from initially turning her down. Why CDA has stood the test northdakotacatholicdaughters.org, Fargo came to initiate the court on “I was so busy raising a family, of time is the fellowship that for more information on Catholic Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate but then I fi gured I could use the spans generations. It fosters a Daughters of the Americas in both Conception, a natural choice for a graces,” Johanna said, joining in community of Catholic women the Diocese of Bismarck and Fargo name of the new group. 1973. “I was actually disappointed called to serve the needy in and to fi nd the court nearest to St. Hildegard’s parishioner when I attended my fi rst meeting their community. Several of the your parish. Elvira Rogstad holds the honor that there wasn’t more prayer, so organizations the Court of the of the longest member joining in I asked if we could pray the rosary 1949. “I was the fi rst bride there before each meeting. And, that’s at St. Hildegard’s, I helped build still a tradition today.” PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN that church and I’m still there,” Loretta Duma, parishioner at The Diocese of Bismarck is fi rmly committed to the health and protection of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. With the hope of healing the pain and suff ering from sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we encourage anyone who has suff ered from this abuse to please come forward and let us know. To report allegations of sexual abuse, please contact: Dale Eberle, Chancellor, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. Phone: 701.223.1347 or 1.877.405.7435. The complaint form and policies can be found on the diocesan web site at http://www.bismarckdiocese. com.

CODE OF PASTORAL CONDUCT The Catholic Church must be exemplary: Clergy, staff , whether diocesan or parish, and volunteers are held accountable for their behavior. To enable the highest level of accountability, there must be a clear and unambiguous defi nition of appropriate behavior. To this end, this Code of Pastoral Conduct is defi ned for the Diocese of Bismarck and it provides a foundation for implementing eff ective and enforceable standards for all personnel. View the Code of Pastoral St. Hildegard’s parishioner Elvira Rogstad, with the court’s original framed charter and Conduct at http://www.bismarckdiocese.com. anniversary plaque, holds the honor of the longest member joining in 1949. 6 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017 Pro-life pharmacists follow their faith Bismarck’s Mayo Pharmacy remains true to God’s call

By Patti Armstrong praying to Mary and just knew Many Catholics in the diocese that if I put it out there and left do business with Mayo Pharmacy, Dan alone, he would come around owned by Kevin and Tammy on his own.” Martian, because it is a pro- The Mayos said they gained life pharmacy. The downtown many new customers once word of Bismarck business does not sell their commitment to the Church contraceptive or abortifacient spread. They also gained a new drugs. pharmacist in 2004, when Kim There was a time when being a Wilson came to them because pharmacist was not a challenge to she heard they did not carry the Catholic faith. But during the contraceptives. 1960s, drug stores began fi lling “She said she was bothered prescriptions for contraception, by fi lling prescriptions for birth which contradicts Catholic control of teenage girls,” Dan said. teaching on the gift of sexuality. Job search challenge Not compromising on Church In June 2011, Kevin Martian teaching was a decision that came to work at the Mayo evolved with the pharmacy’s Pharmacy and he and his wife previous owners Dan and Rose Tammy became the new owner in Mayo. They had moved to March of this year when Dan and Bismarck from Devils Lake in Rose retired. 1981 for Dan’s job at Finney Drug After his freshman year of pharmacy. In 1988, the owner college at the University of off ered them the opportunity to North Dakota, Kevin said he start buying into the business. By recommitted to his Catholic faith. 1993, they owned it and changed “I discovered that the Church had the name to Mayo Pharmacy. It the fullness of truth, including Staff photos was a very convenient surname the teaching on contraception.” Mayo Pharmacy owners, Kevin and Tammy Martian, and their four daughters ages 8, 6, 4, given the notoriety of the medical 1, all pitch in to run the family business. He married Tammy after his research center Mayo Clinic in sophomore year. Rochester, Minn. Kevin attended the North Dakota serve people.” According to Kevin, he initially State University career fair and When Dan and Rose retired, Being Catholic matters thought dispensing contraception discovered that retail pharmacies Kevin and Tammy became the new “In 1993, when we became would not be a problem for him. were not willing to hire someone owners. Although Tammy is busy owners, I realized it mattered that He had set his sights on working with his beliefs. But through homeschooling and taking care of we are Catholic,” Rose said. “It for a larger chain pharmacy in a chance conversation with a their four daughters ages 8, 6, 4, 1, always bothered me that they sold Minneapolis. wholesaler, Kevin learned that she has been a part of remodeling birth control pills. I knew from my Meanwhile, he and Tammy Mayo Pharmacy shared his the storefront to expand their Dad that the Church taught that it were applying to become Couple Catholic convictions. religious goods. was wrong.” to Couple League’s (CCL) sympto- “The whole time I had been “It was a family adventure,” Not carrying contraception thermo method teachers of looking, I didn’t know about the Tammy explained. “We spent would be a big step for a Natural Family Planning. To Catholic pro-life pharmacy in many Saturdays working together. pharmacy, and they were just do so, however, Kevin had to Bismarck just seven miles from my Our older girls were excited to getting their feet wet as new sign an agreement as a medical hometown of Mandan,” he said. help.” business owners, but Rose professional to not participate insisted. with contraceptives. No amount “I met up with Dan and he was Often, Tammy and the girls come to visit and help after hours. “Let’s think about it and revisit of debate from Kevin would great—the pharmacy was complete “We even redid the basement it,” Dan told her. A year later in dissuade the CCL president on the with a picture of the Pope and it break room to accommodate an 1994, Rose remained fi rm that requirement. didn’t stock any contraceptives or the like.” occasional family meal complete the contraception should go. Dan Tammy and Kevin continued to with high chair and full size table.” checked with the State Board of seek answers. Tammy called into Initially there were no openings, Pharmacy to be sure it would not Catholic radio’s “The Doctor Is In” but just as Kevin be a problem. It would not. By program with Colleen Kelly Mast. was ready to then, both Dan and Rose agreed “She made it sound like I shouldn’t interview with a it was important to them as dispense birth control and that hospital pharmacy, Catholics not to compromise their God would provide, if I was Dan called out of faith. serious about it,” Kevin said. “I the blue one night to As long as they were cleaning didn’t see how that was possible.” tell Kevin he had an house, they also decided to stop Kevin called the National opening. He started selling magazines since so many Catholic Bioethics Center and there in June of promoted immorality. Instead, spoke with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, 2011. they brought in Catholic books and director of education. “In thirty Serving people religious merchandise. minutes, he absolutely blew my “I have never felt Minor backlash mind, because he had a perfect so blessed,” Kevin answer to every argument I had Letters went out to customers said. “Being free of for wanting to be able to take a that had been using the pharmacy the burden that I job that required that I dispense for contraception. “We explained seemed to carry on contraceptives,” Kevin said. that we are Catholic and following my conscience while our Catholic values,” Dan said. He lay awake in bed that night in school, I was able “We lost one customer who made wondering how he would ever to focus on what I no secret that he was mad, but we fi nd a job. Shortly thereafter, am called to do— became known around town as the pharmacy that doesn’t dispense birth control.” One other time, Dan got a call from a man who wanted to get ahold of the abortifacient pill, Plan B. “I told him that we are a prolife pharmacy and don’t carry Plan B,” Dan said. “He was very upset and yelling. I think if he was here in person he would have slugged me.” “I knew we had to do this; it’s The storefront of Mayo Pharmacy was recently remodeled to our teaching,” Rose said. “I was Religious goods for all ages are available at Mayo Pharmacy. expand their religious goods. NOVEMBER 2017 Dakota Catholic Action | 7 From the pit of deep despair

Editor’s note: A Rachel’s before the procedure, “Dear God, “You don’t need to be here, you my prayer that night. He did help Vineyard Retreat for anyone I don’t want to do this, please aren’t like those other women.” Or, me. He gave me the blessing of struggling with the emotional help me.” I didn’t get any help “These women all have traumatic the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. I or spiritual pain of abortion from that prayer, only a feeling of stories, you aren’t worthy of walked away from that retreat with will be held in the Bismarck abandonment. I couldn’t tell my forgiveness.” I think I went peace for the fi rst time in over 16 Diocese on Nov. 3-5. It is open parents because I knew they would through every emotion possible years. to all individuals regardless of disown me and be so disappointed. at that retreat but mostly anger. I The retreat wasn’t a magic pill. faith denomination. Here is one My boyfriend went with me was so mad at everyone, the doctor It was hard work. But, hearing woman’s story. to the clinic. There were people who confi rmed my pregnancy, the stories of other women who My story isn’t heart wrenching. picketing outside the clinic. I the doctor who performed the did the same thing that I did was It isn’t about incest or a mother hated them. They were yelling abortion, the boyfriend, the very healing. Hearing that the demanding, it isn’t about the rape mean things. Not one looked like government for saying it was legal retreat volunteers were somehow drug. My story isn’t about being they would help. Inside the clinic and safe, the beautiful people out of the pit of deep despair raped, it isn’t about abnormalities were several people waiting. One trying to help at the retreat, and was unfathomable. I could move to the fetus. It’s none of these was a mother and young daughter. Satan for telling me all the lies. forward in my faith journey. things that I have heard from the I was mad at that mother and Praise God! He’s good and Sometimes I stumble and fall back many beautiful souls who have wanted to yell at her. The girl loving and forgiving and full of so a few steps, but I know from that told them on the Rachel’s Vineyard looked as scared as I felt. After the much mercy. The retreat was the holy retreat that there’s mercy Retreats. No, my story is about me procedure, I couldn’t stop crying. I best thing I have ever done for fl owing from our God and I need being selfi sh and scared. kept telling myself they were tears myself, for my husband and for my to just center myself in His love. I grew up in a loving home with of relief, but I knew they were kids. I thank God for answering two parents and three siblings. We tears of deep, deep sorrow. I never were a middle-class family with a talked to that boyfriend again. dog and a cat. I was the only child What I didn’t know about that out of the four who went to a four- “choice” was that I was choosing year college. I did have a bit of to destroy two lives that day— pressure to graduate and become maybe three if you consider the someone. boyfriend. I was never the same I found myself in an atmosphere again. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, of freedom when I started college. tears, a new kind of fear now that I didn’t have to answer to anyone. someone might fi nd out what I did I fell in love with someone who and many, many fl eeting thoughts was fi ve years older than me and of suicide. It was 16 years later that found myself pregnant. In the I told my story to someone and ‘80s, it was a clump of cells, no that was at my Rachel’s Vineyard big deal. I asked the father if he Retreat. would marry me and he said no. I didn’t want to go to that So much for love. He didn’t want retreat. I bargained with God me to abort the fetus, but he didn’t many times begging Him not to want me. ask me to go to that retreat. But, I felt alone and trapped and through small miracles, I knew in For more information, please visit Rachel’s Vineyard.org or call 1.877.HOPE.4.ME in my mind there truly wasn’t a my heart God wanted me to go. Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing to any woman or man who choice. I thought about moving At that time in my life I was very has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away from somewhere and having the baby close to God and wanted with the daily pressures of work and family, to focus on a painful time in life, and to begin healing through a supportive and non judgmental process. Come experience God’s love and mercy! The weekend will trans- and give it up for adoption, but everything in my being to please form the pain of the past into love and hope for the future. All calls and inquiries will be kept confi dential. I had no money, no job and no Him. So, I went. one I could trust to move in with. I can’t tell you the lies I told NovemberNovember 3-5, 4-6, 2017 2016 near - Bismarck, ND ND I’ll never forget praying the night myself at that retreat. Things like,

NEWS Two to be ordained to goal orientated. The ability to be permanent diaconate Nov. 10 successful working independently Diaconate candidates Mike and in the context of a larger Mellmer (Sacred Heart, Reeder) team is a must. A background in and John planned giving or trust work is Bachmeier (Church preferable but not required. A of Saint Anne, background in fi nance, business Bismarck) have administration, marketing completed the fi ve- and sales with an emphasis year formation on customer relations, or a program to become related discipline is required. If permanent deacons interested, see the full job posting for the Diocese of Mike Mellmer at bismarckdiocese.com under the Bismarck. Mellmer “Job Openings” tab. Submit cover is a farmer near letter, resume, three references Reeder. He and and diocesan application for his wife, Heidi, employment to Denise Jordan, PO have fi ve children. Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502, or Bachmeier is [email protected]. employed by Schatz receives award for Lillis Electric as John Bachmeier distinguished service a journeyman Ron Schatz, electrician. He and his wife, Tracy, Guest Al Wolf visits with Father Jerry Kautzman the Diocese of have two grown sons. Both men Bismarck’s Director are scheduled to be ordained to of the Offi ce of the Holy Order of the Diaconate Stewardship on Friday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at Caring for your mind, and Resource the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Development, was Please pray for these two men as awarded the 2017 body, and spirit they prepare to serve the people Bishop William G. Ron Schatz of the diocese. Watch for a full  % Catholic services 4 times a week Connare Award, which recognizes feature story highlighting these Ecumenical services weekly diocesan employees in the United  % men, along with photos from their States for distinguished service.  % Weekly Rosary services ordination in the December issue The award was presented on Sept. Bible reflection of the DCA.  % 19 at the International Catholic  % On-site spiritual care director, Sister Debra Berry Planned Giving Specialist Stewardship Council’s (ICSC) position open Annual Conference in Atlanta. Call 701-751-5678 today to arrange a visit. The Diocese of Bismarck is This notable award is presented seeking a well-qualifi ed and in memory of Bishop William highly motivated individual to fi ll Connare, who provided 15 years INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING | BASIC CARE the position of Planned Giving of outstanding leadership and LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE Specialist. The ideal candidate service to ICSC as its Episcopal SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION | OUTPATIENT THERAPY loves the Catholic Church and its Moderator. Schatz began his ministries, enjoys working with employment with the Diocese of 4580 Coleman Street | Bismarck, ND 58503 | www.stgabrielscommunity.org people, is a self-starter and is Bismarck in 1991. 8 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 Dakota Catholic Action | 9

Red Mass White Mass

Photos by Deacon Joe Krupinsky

Msgr. Tom Richter, guild chaplain, swears in the new guild members during Mass.

Sta photos The annual White Mass was held on Oct. 16 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit with Bishop Kagan celebrating, along with The Red Mass was celebrated on Sept. 28 at the Msgr. Tom Richter, Fr. Nick Schneider and Fr. Robert Shea. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Kagan was the The Mass is organized by the diocese’s Catholic Physicians celebrant. Monsignor Tom Richter and Fr. Chris Guild to honor physicians and those involved in the medical Kadrmas con-celebrated. It is a long and venerable custom in the Church to celebrate the Red Mass for  eld. Monsignor Richter is the Bismarck Catholic Physicians those involved in the administration of justice— Guild chaplain and Fr. Shea serves as the Diocesan Ethicist for judges, attorneys, law professors, law students Health Care. The Catholic Physicians Guild was founded on and government o cials. The term derives from Feb. 3, 2010 by Bishop Paul Zipfel’s letter of intent allowing the Guild to execute their charter. Several local physicians, Catholic Physicians the color of the red vestments worn by the priest- Guild founding celebrant as well as from the red robes traditionally through the Catholic Medical Association, applied and were member, Dr. Ray then granted the charter. Made up of Catholic physicians Gruby, read the Sacred worn by judges in the Middle Ages. This custom Scripture during Mass. originated in Europe in the 13th century. In the of the United States and Canada, the Catholic Medical U.S., the  rst Red Mass was celebrated on Oct. 6, Association allows medical professionals to grow in the spirit 1928 in New York City at old St. Andrew’s Catholic of Christ in their personal and professional lives and extend Church. It was attended by the judges of the New that to their patients. Guild members take an oath to uphold York Court of Appeals, members of the New York the principles of the Catholic faith and morality related to the Supreme Court, many other judges, professors science and practice of medicine. To learn more about the of law, attorneys and legislators. The Red Mass Bismarck Catholic Physicians Guild go to the diocese website is the celebration of the Votive Mass of the Holy at: www.bismarckdiocese.com/physiciansguild. Spirit. It invokes the guidance of God and the Holy Spirit Who is the source of wisdom, counsel, understanding and fortitude, graces bestowed on all those who exercise judicial authority.

Laton Lohmann of the diocese’s Canonical Services o ce, along with North Dakota Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle, brought forth the gifts during Mass. Kim Wilson, pharmacist at Bismarck’s Mayo Pharmacy and guild member with her husband, Ryan and children, brought forth the gifts during Mass.

Inductees into the Bismarck Catholic Physicians Guild were (l-r): Anna Schmelzer, student at University of Mary respiratory therapy program; Hannah Houle, registered nurse, obstetrics and delivery at CHI St. Alexius Health; Chaplain Msgr. Tom Richter; Bishop Kagan; Genevieve Say, senior social work student and student body president at University of Mary; Dominic Mangino, student at University of Mary respiratory therapy program and student body vice-president; Carmen Titus, Deacon Randy Schmidt reads the Gospel during Mass. registered nurse, orthopedics at CHI St. Alexius Health. Not pictured: Dr. Joseph Stuart, associate professor of history, fellow in Catholic Studies at University of Mary. 10 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017 Retrouvaille: What is it and why should we attend? By Vivian and Dave Hernandez, Retrouvaille participants What is Retrouvaille, you might ask? Retrouvaille is a French word meaning “rediscovery.” Dave and I were married Students, staff and faculty at St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary in Submitted photo Williston are enjoying their newly remodeled gymnasium. over 31 years when we attended our Retrouvaille weekend in St. Joseph’s school gym gets a makeover January 2016 in the Bismarck Diocese. We weren’t on the verge Williston elementary students enjoy new space of divorce, but we weren’t the Over the summer, the The baseboards in the gym no couple we wanted to be either. gymnasium at St. Joseph’s longer matched the new paint, so Communication was not our Catholic Elementary in Williston the parish community, once again, strong point, we could go days received a fresh coat of paint, new stepped forward to assist. Several without speaking, neither one of acoustic system, and LED lighting. individuals including Mr. and us knew how to break the silence Vivian and Dave Hernandez The result is a fresh modern look Mrs. Kirk Schoepp, Mr. and Mrs. or the cycle we had gotten into. that is aesthetically appealing to Matt Oleksik, and Kevin Staggs realize that other couples are Our now adult children were all who enter the area. purchased and installed the new hurting and struggling, too. Don’t baseboards. caught in the middle of our The impetus for this project wait 31 years like we did. The came from the students’ parents Triangle Electric volunteered frustration. Out of desperation, Retrouvaille program gave us the who have had diffi culty hearing the to install LED lights in the gym, our daughters informed us, “You tools we needed to start on a new children sing at the Christmas and which completed phase 1 of the will be attending a Retrouvaille path in our marriage. spring concerts. The new acoustic beautifi cation project. The gym weekend in January!” Dave and I are now assisting system and sound boards should is now brightly lit and provides a We attended the weekend with the Retrouvaille program. make it easier for all attendees positive environment for physical with 20 other couples of all ages, Writing this article is the fi rst to be able to hear the beautiful education as well as mealtime for led by host couples and a priest. step for us to give back to the singing voices of the children. The the students. The host couples shared their program that gave us a new start. St. Joseph’s PTO allocated the Many visitors come to the stories of what brought them to money raised from “The Race for If you are a couple wondering if school and participate with the Retrouvaille and their journey Education” fundraising project to there is help out there, make the students in a variety of activities. to healing and reconciliation. It the gym beautifi cation project. The Recently, the Willison State call. was very humbling to hear these parents raised over $25,000. College Teton basketball team The 2018 Retrouvaille couples share their most private A project of this magnitude came to have breakfast and play weekend is scheduled for Jan. hurts with us. takes a community to reach basketball with the students before 19-21 in the Bismarck area. For All too often, we think we are completion. The PTO purchased school. At lunch, the Williston more information, call Tara at the only couple that is struggling the paint, but it was a group of High Coyote football players ate the Bismarck Diocese at 701- dedicated gentlemen that gave of with our students and interacted albeit with little things or big. For 204-7209 or 1-877-405-7435. If their time, and talents, to paint with them at outdoor recess. me, it was my pride that kept me you wish to remain anonymous the gym. That group included: The gym is now a beautiful and from admitting things weren’t when calling, you do not need Mike Johnson, Thane Pope, brightly lit environment for all to great. But, as we listened to the to identify yourself. Or, visit the Troy Johnson, Oakley Johnson, enjoy. host couples it became clear that national website retrouvaille.org. Clyde Sailer, John Liff rig, and Looking ahead, phase 2 of the so many couples are hurting, Vivian and Dave Hernandez Tim Conlin. These men spent project will include new chairs for feeling hopeless and helpless. many hours painting, cleaning, are residents of Reeder and performances, scripture verses If your marriage isn’t what delivering, and installing the parishioners of St. Mary’s in and murals painted on the walls, you hoped it would be, please sound boards (for the acoustic and new stage curtains. New England. system). —Submitted information UPCOMING EVENTS  FirstChoice Clinic event Nov. 7 there Thursday, Nov. 9 a.m. to noon at the parish Church of St. Joseph in Mandan is hosting their 3rd The FirstChoice Clinic is hosting a “Friends Night center. Additional businesses and organizations will Annual St. Joseph KC Festival on Friday, Nov. 17 at Out” on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Bismarck Ramkota be there as well to provide information and off er 6 p.m. at the Mandan Eagles. This menu includes: Hotel from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gianna Jessen, pro-life assistance on healthcare and general living needs. pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and homemade activist and abortion survivor, is the guest speaker.  desserts. There will also be craft beer tasting, wine Visit www.teamfi rstchoice.com to learn more or call Marriage encounter weekends tasting, silent auction, 50/50 raffl e, and a DJ. Tickets A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a Shelle at 701-751-4575 for reservations. are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are private weekend away from the distractions of available from the parish offi ce or by calling Pat at  daily life for couples in good marriages. Give your Parish Mission in Hebron Nov. 5-9 701-202-9103 or Pete at 701-391-5201. St. Ann’s in Hebron is hosting a fi ve-day parish marriage this gift. The next available weekend is mission Sunday, Nov. 5 though Thursday, Nov. 9. Nov. 10-12 in Medora and Jan. 5-7, 2018 in Mandan.  Women’s Advent retreat Dec. 3 Each night, the sacrament of confession will be Early registration is highly recommended. For more Women of all ages and stages of spiritual growth available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and at 8 p.m. The information, visit ndwwme.org or contact Rob and are invited to a “Listening with the Ear of Your Heart” presentation by Fr. Ricardo Pineda, CPM will take Angie at 701-347-1998. three-hour Advent retreat at Our Lady of Grace place at 7 p.m. each evening. His topics include: parish in Minot on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.  Prayer Day Nov. 15 “Power to Become Children of God;” “The Church: The suggested cost is $20-$25. Bring a friend for $10 Pro-life advocate Jeanne Mancini brings her That They May Be One;” “Confession: Unconditional more. Pre-registration is required for seating and message of “Pray and Work: Building a Culture of Love and Healing;” “The Eucharist: Heaven on Earth;” supplies. To register or for more information, call the Life” to the free and popular annual Prayer Day and “Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother.” For more parish offi ce at 839-6834, Cathy Gamas 721-4945 or celebration, Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the University information, call the parish offi ce at 701-878-4658. 839-3375, Betty Ahern 852-8232 or Jen Goodman of Mary. The event begins with a prayer breakfast All times are central time. 721-4377. at 8:30 a.m. in Chick’s Place, followed by Mancini’s  Mass for God’s Children Nov. 8 keynote address in the adjacent and new Lumen  Advent music in Williston Dec. 15 Bishop Kagan will off er a Mass for God’s Children Vitae University Center’s Founders Hall. The An advent musical celebration “Magnifi cat: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle festivities conclude after the 11:30 a.m. Mass held Christmas at St. Joseph’s” will be held Friday, Dec. 15 in Minot, for all the children that God has called to in the Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel. Those at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s in Williston. The event will His arms directly from the womb or from the care of attending are strongly urged to register online feature the parish’s music ministry, local musicians, his or her parents before adulthood. All are welcome by visiting www.umary.edu/prayerday, calling Ed as well as special guest artists Kin Music and the to attend, please join us in praying for these children Konieczka at (701) 355-8102, or emailing at umin@ Philippine-American Choral Project. The concert is and their families. If you would like your child or umary.edu. free and open to the public. family remembered in the program, and/or if your   family would like to process a fl ower to the Mary Fall festival in New England Nov. 5-6 March for Life 2018 St. Mary’s in New England will host their fall festival statue to ask for her prayers for your child and The diocesan trip to the March for Life in Nov. 5 from 5-7 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 11 a.m.-1:30 family, register online at bismarckdiocese.com/ Washington, DC is being off ered Jan. 16-21, p.m. MT. The menu on Saturday includes turkey and godschildren or contact Christie at 864-354-5046 or 2018. Pilgrimage cost is $400 for an all-inclusive all the trimmings and Sunday’s menu is fried chicken [email protected]. trip. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due and roast beef. There will also be bingo, raffl e, silent with registration. Deadline is Nov. 17. For more  Health and wellness fair Nov. 9 auction, baked goods, games for children. information or to register, visit bismarckdioces.com/ The parish nurses at the Church of Corpus Christi march or contact Carrie Davis at 701-204-7208 or  Knight of Columbus Festival in Bismarck will give presentations and provide [email protected]. screenings at a health and wellness fair being held in Mandan Nov. 17 The Knights of Columbus Council #2760 from the NOVEMBER 2017 Dakota Catholic Action | 11 Hidden gem in the remote corner of the diocese St. Boniface parish remains a close-knit faith community

By Evan Baker In the farthest, most remote corner in the Bismarck Diocese, you’ll fi nd St. Boniface Catholic Church, in the north western North Dakota town of Grenora. Grenora (est. population 300) might be way, way off the beaten path, but what you uncover there is a hidden gem and a group of reverent, faithful lay people who call this parish their home. “They love the Catholic faith, they’re passionate about it, they’re trying to share it with others,” said Rev. Russell Kovash, Pastor of St. Joseph in Williston, and the parishes of St. Boniface in Grenora and St. John the Baptist in Trenton. Early beginnings The town of Grenora was Photos by Evan Baker St. Boniface parishioners maintain a close-knit faith community along with Frs. Joseph Evinger (far right) and Russ Kovash, who serve the founded in 1916 at the end of a parish. Great Northern Railway branch line that began in Stanley. months. Clara The town’s name comes from Typically, Fr. Kovash, or the Stewart, who a combination of the fi rst few Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph turns 86 in letters in the railway’s name: Evinger, make the 45-minute drive January, Great Northern Railway. The from Williston to celebrate Mass helps prepare tracks were in place until the early for the faithful. “It’s a very tight- for the 2000’s, when Great Northern’s knit community, the deep faith of festivities successor BNSF Railway fi led the people, their reverence for our downstairs for abandonment. Grenora is Lord is incredible,” refl ected Fr. in the located only 30 miles from the Evinger. community Canada–U.S. border and only four Parishioner Angie Melgaard room, after miles from North Dakota’s border affi rmed, “Our priests have been a Mass every with Montana. It takes roughly wonderful blessing”. Sunday. “I nine hours driving to complete Giving credit to the parishioners don’t want the round-trip journey from the for the strong parish life, Fr. to take credit diocesan offi ces in Bismarck to St. Kovash added, “There are a for it…I just started Boniface. good number of highly-engaged The altar in the sanctuary of St. Boniface. Fr. S.J. Arsenault celebrated parishioners. Though it’s small, putting the the very fi rst Mass in Grenora it’s a strong parish. They hold coff ee on,” in 1908. There was no church their own. When you have a small Stewart building at the time, so Mass was parish everyone chips in. They love continued, “I said at nearby houses and in the their parish, they’re proud of it, don’t mind local school. According to diocesan they love their faith. I’d love to see doing it, in records, St. Boniface was a mission what they have now continue.” fact, I love parish of St. Joseph in Williston Born and raised in Grenora, doing it.” from 1910 to 1914. On June 18, Mike Thome, 65, serves at the Stewart 1912, Bishop Vincent Wehrle and parish sacristan. “He’s a great gift said that two lay trustees signed the Articles to Fr. Kovash and me,” said Fr. any visiting of Incorporation establishing Evinger. “As sacristan, he’s a big priests the parish of St. Boniface. The help.” celebrating construction of the church began Additionally, Thome leads the Mass at St. in 1912 at Gladys, a tiny village rosary and the Litany of the Saints Boniface are southeast of Grenora, near the prior to every Sunday Mass at St. surprised current grotto and cemetery. At Boniface. “The rosary enlightens to see the that location, the fi rst Mass was the day,” he exclaimed. “Fr. tremendous participation In 1931, a grotto was erected in honor of the Blessed Mother at St. celebrated in the fall of 1913. It Eugene Frank got me started on Boniface Cemetery, south of Grenora. served as the parish church until it the late ’80s.” When asked if he and quantity 1962, when the present church was will keep it going, Thome replied, of food little fellowship afterwards it built in the town of Grenora. “As long as I can drive a vehicle brought by the parishioners. “Any encourages people, it draws people The rectory was the fi rst and walk.” priest that comes says, ‘I can’t closer to the Lord Jesus.” believe this.’” Stewart extends an building-constructed in 1950, For the younger generation, the Fr. Aydt’s legacy invitation when she mentioned, and the church was added under impact of the post-Mass brunch “Fr. Aydt was up here for “If anybody would like to join us, the direction of the pastor, Fr. fellowship resonates as well. 22 years. He considered us they’re very welcome.” Al Leary. The fi rst parish had Thirteen-year-old parishioner his family,” said Thome. After 25 families. Interestingly, the St. Boniface parishioner Nicky Shine Enander said, “I like how celebrating Mass at St. Boniface, parish currently has 25 registered Berg is grateful to have a Sunday everybody gets together, and in Grenora, Fr. Aydt would drive families. Additionally, in 1931, a Mass each week and she enjoys enjoys each other’s company. It to St. John the Baptist, in Trenton grotto was erected in honor of the having a place and time to touch makes for a better community.” to celebrate their Sunday Mass as base with her fellow parishioners. Blessed Mother at St. Boniface Enander’s sentiments were well. “It’s an opportunity where I can Cemetery, south of Grenora. The echoed by his older sister, 17-year- “Fr. Aydt would come up every fi nd out how my neighbors are work was done completely by old Lia, when she said, “It brings Sunday. The parishioners really doing, I wouldn’t have that chance farmers under the guidance of the up closer together. Everybody cared for him. He was willing to during the week.” Poeckes Brothers, who were stone knows each other, but we have the commit to celebrating Mass every masons from Luxembourg, where Berg said that the brunch opportunity to get know everybody Sunday because of their great love they learned their trade. has grown in popularity. “The on a personal level.” of the sacraments,” Fr. Evinger last few years, we’ve all brought Kovash added, “Their parish On being asked whether, she said. bigger meals. Food is always a is so critical to the community could see herself back at St. way to bring people together. It’s of Grenora, a close-knit faith Post-Mass brunch Boniface in the future, Enander friendship in action.” community.” Mass is celebrated at Although Thome isn’t the replied optimistically, “Hopefully, St. Boniface on Sunday mornings most experienced St. Boniface Thome stressed the importance someday, I’m going to play piano at 10 a.m. during the school year, parishioner, that honor belongs to of getting together for brunch here at Mass on Sundays.” and 9 a.m. during the summer 91-year-old, Agnes Stewart. after Mass. “If you have a 12 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017

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JAMES ODERMANN Transitions: A part of life

Transitions are part of the scratch was diffi cult, try leaving it. respectively, of one’s life but have followed God’s word and ever-changing world in which It is all I ever wanted to be, ever they are not the endgame of life. directions in preparing a successor we experience life. Some of the known.” Rather, I think, they are simply the to the responsibilities entrusted to transitions are easy, joyful and I never thought of life in the markers of how well I answered my care. create memories, which bolster agriculture sector as something the call of discipleship. Yet, there is an even bigger the spirit. Some transitions, on hard to leave. I enjoyed the So, a litany of questions for caveat. I pray I will be faithful the other hand, are reminders of physicality of the work, the fresh myself began. Am I as dedicated to to God, will trust God and will the cross of life, those experiences air, the changing seasons, the Jesus as I am to my farm or ranch experience the ultimate transition that make the peaks ever more opportunities to live fi rst hand or job? Am I committed to sharing into heaven where I can enjoy euphoric and scintillating. within the arboretum of the land, God’s word and love with the same eternity with God. Life is about attitudes, living the awe of God’s hand in the focus? Do I appreciate and accept Care to join me? within the challenges of the simple (and complex) things of the joys and challenges of life in world and reacting in a way that nature. the same way that Jesus endured  Odermann lives with his wife, Leona, is pleasing to God. Recently, I Within in my life, there have His call? Do I take time to receive on the family farm in Billings County. They had a conversation with an older been many joys, many challenges the graces of the Holy Spirt? Am are members of the Church of St. Patrick gentleman (I teasingly say “about and some regrets but, through it I thankful to God for the things of in Dickinson and assist with eucharistic my age”) who was wondering how all, I have felt God’s presence. So, my life?” celebrations there as well as at the Churches to transition from his life on the I pondered the question about As I pondered these and more of St. Bernard (Belfi eld) and St. Mary ranch or farm to a less strenuous leaving, about transitioning to the questions, it became evident to (Medora). lifestyle. next step in life. me that the transition from the He said, “If you thought trying Work and achievement are farm or ranch or job is about to start a farm or ranch from opportunities and refl ection, trusting God. The trust is that I

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Keynote speaker Karlo Broussard of Catholic Answers addressed the crowd.

Fr. Brian Gross, pastor of Epiphany in Watford City and Our Lady of Consolation in Alexander, served as the event’s MC.

Bishop Kagan and many of his fellow priests attended, including Fr. Adam Maus, pastor of St. Jerome in Mohall, St. James in Sherwood and Several priests were on hand to celebrate Mass at the 2017 Men’s THIRST conference. St. John in Lansford.

A crowd of more than 600 men gathered for the recent diocesan Men’s THIRST conference held Sept. 23 at the University of Mary. 14 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017 Making Sense out of Bioethics FR. TAD PACHOLCZYK When is it a sin to make a referral?

During World War II, if a or jurisdiction where physician- can also become guilty of and contractor had been asked to assisted suicide has been legalized wrongdoing by giving scandal. diminishes construct a building knowing that may be asked to fi ll a prescription Someone who gives scandal or eliminates responsibility for any it would serve as a gas chamber for suicide pills. By declining to fi ll helps to form the immoral will subsequent evils that the customer in Auschwitz, it goes without that prescription, he or she avoids of another. In fact, the term may end up committing. saying that he ought not agree to immediately cooperating with “scandal” in theology refers to any Regrettably, pharmacists and do it. By laying the foundation a customer’s immoral decision action, word or deed that leads other health care professionals and supervising the plumbing, to commit suicide. But it would another to sin. today are coming under increasing electrical and duct work, he would still raise moral concerns if the Of course, a pharmacist could fi re from the culture around them be contributing to, or enabling, pharmacist said to the customer: simply decline to fi ll a suicide pill as they are being told, as part of the subsequent commission of “Let me pass this prescription to prescription. He may have to pay their job description, that they atrocities against prisoners in the my co-worker, because, although I the consequences for his refusal, have to ignore their well-formed concentration camp. cannot fi ll it, he can help you out.” but it certainly would be a valid consciences and fi ll prescriptions But signifi cant concerns would The fi rst pharmacist remains a and courageous option for him for suicide pills, the abortion pill also arise if he were to reply: “I’m contributor in the chain of events to give witness to the injustice of or contraception. Yet a double- sorry, I have a moral objection to leading up to the carrying out assisted suicide laws. But that may standard is clearly at work, building this structure, but let me of the evil act, and he would be not be the only way to approach for if the prescription were for put in a call to a colleague who cooperating in evil by making the the situation. A conscientious something a pharmacist knew is a contractor, and he will do it referral to his co-worker. pharmacist could also say to the would be used as a date rape drug for you.” By placing the call, he A “referral” in moral terms customer, “There may be other to take advantage of a woman at a would still be a part of the causal is when the person who refuses pharmacies around here that can party, everyone would declare the chain leading to the building of to do the immoral procedure assist you,” or even, “there may be pharmacist to be a moral hero for the facility, and to the subsequent himself or herself directs the others working at this pharmacy refusing. evils that would be carried out requesting person to another who can assist you,” and leave it at To sum up, then, a great deal of in it. By making a referral to individual or institution because that. This would not be a referral, care, vigilance and determination engage someone else’s services for the other individual or institution but a simple statement regarding is needed not only for us to avoid something immoral, we can still be is known or believed to be willing commonly available public committing certain evils, but also involved in, and responsible for, to provide the immoral procedure knowledge. The pharmacist could to avoid making a referral for the commission of grave evils. in question. The decision to off er then return the prescription to the those evils to be carried out by Among medical professionals, the referral indicates that the customer, rather than passing it others. situations can likewise arise in one doing it is choosing, at least to a co-worker, and the customer Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned which they may be tempted to implicitly, to help the requester would then have to initiate a new his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale make a referral for an immoral carry out the evil act, and such “causal chain” or series of choices and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He procedure, supposing that because implicit willing of evil acts can as he or she seeks to obtain the is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, they are not doing the procedure never be morally acceptable. immoral medications, looking and serves as the Director of Education at themselves, they are now morally Making a referral can also around and inquiring about who The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. He also serves as a professor “in the clear.” convey a sense of tacit acceptance might fi ll the prescription. This of bioethics at the University of Mary in For example, a pharmacist and approval of that evil, and removes the original pharmacist Bismarck. See www.ncbcenter.org who lives and works in a state therefore the referring provider from the causal chain, avoids making a referral to a colleague,

Second, never assume that suff ering people somehow have been forgotten Questions by God. The opposite is actually true; Jesus Christ has found them worthy of bearing His Cross for the spiritual well-being of countless souls. Not everyone can be deemed a servant of the Cross, but only those with a deep I was afraid to ask and abiding faith, who will gladly suff er so that souls may come to Jesus Christ and ultimately be saved by Him. FR. GARY BENZ Saint Padre Pio said to the sick who came to him for prayers and the hope of healing, “God may not heal all those who ask for healing, for by our suff erings, we can give something to God.” When we embrace our crosses, and off er them up in union with the Cross of Jesus, then He will bless Why does Jesus “allow” those individuals whom we have in mind as we prayerfully off er Him our Q: so much suff ering? suff erings. Thus, those who want to do good for souls will often receive many crosses from our Lord. This has become their vocation— the call to redemptive suff ering. We should not pity them, but envy them: their love As Catholic Christians, we are told time and time again that Jesus and compassion are quite profound. Christ is a God of compassion and love. But, then we look around and we see the magnitude of suff ering in our world. Why does Read the lives of Saints Gemma Galgani, Bernadette Soubirous, or Catherine A: von Emmerich. They were overjoyed to suff er on behalf of others, for in Jesus allow this? their bodies, they were happy to endure all the hardships that still have to What makes this situation even more distressing is the fact that some people be undergone by Christ for the sake of his body, the Church (cf. Colossians, seem to carry many crosses of suff ering while others seem to have very few. 1:24). We should have compassion for those who suff er many crosses, but That God permits this seems to be a violation of justice and, to be honest, we might also envy them. They are much further along the path to holiness charity. In the eyes of the world, this would hold true. But, when suff ering than we are. is assessed through the eyes of faith, we see a very diff erent nature and purpose of suff ering. Lastly, remember that everything comes to an end, including suff ering. People who suff er greatly need to hear this to give them hope…your First, we should not assume that some people have been spared of suff erings will end and because of them, your gain is eternal. On her many crosses just because we are not aware of their particular suff erings. deathbed, I reminded my own mother of this understanding. After years of Many crosses which people bear are quite evident: a physical disability; a great and numerous suff erings, it was now time to be freed of her suff erings; developmental disability; great material poverty; etc. There is a public nature God was calling her home. Even Jesus got to leave His Cross; now it was to their suff erings, which garners them the support and sympathy of others. time to leave hers. This was a great comfort to her in her fi nal moments on earth. Her suff erings had fi nally come to an end, but because of them, they But, not everyone’s daily crosses have this visible nature and thus, sadly, they held the promise of a new beginning in heaven. Remind people with many carry them in silence. These may include those suff ering from mental illness; crosses that they are truly blessed, for a greater glory awaits them in the chronic pain; a disordered sexual inclination; or spiritual desolation. All too Kingdom. The greater suff ering on earth, the greater beatitude in heaven. often, these hidden crosses can be the most onerous of suff erings because they are misunderstood, they have a degree of shame attached to them, Indeed, many seem to be spared the heaviness of the crosses that aff ect and the people who bear them often do so in silence, without the support God’s people. But, know that everyone has their own particular cross which systems they need. they are carrying; every cross if off ered to the Lord on behalf of others can bring forth great spiritual benefi ts; and one day, all crosses will give way to Even the great saints carried these heavy crosses of hidden suff ering. For glory. Considering this, we are more mindful and empathetic of the crosses more than 50 years following her initial visions and locutions, Saint Theresa of others and we willingly embrace the crosses we have been given. If God of Calcutta (aka Mother Theresa) was wrapped in a dark spiritual desolation. sends you many crosses, it is a “Sign that He has great plans for you…He In her spiritual diary she wrote, “Where I try to raise my thoughts to heaven, wants to make you a saint” (Saint Theresa of Avila). there is such convicting emptiness that those very thoughts return like sharp knives and hurt my very soul.” Fr. Benz is pastor at St. Mary in New England and St. Elizabeth in Lefor. If you Mother Theresa lived in a spiritual desert for many years, but in God’s have a question you were afraid to ask, now is the time to ask it! Simply email providence, she had holy confessors and spiritual advisors, whose prayers and spiritual counsel assisted her in her time of trial. There are many people your question to [email protected] with the “Question Afraid to Ask” in like Mother Theresa, smiling to the world, but hurting deeply inside. Be slow the subject line. to judge people as being “lucky” for having no noticeable crosses. You may have no idea of how heavy their cross actually is. NOVEMBER 2017 Dakota Catholic Action | 15 Balancing Church & State CHRISTOPHER DODSON Being a responsible consumer requires diligence

On the liturgical calendar, we from the Catholic perspective, smart phone is not just a smart Will my are entering a period of refl ection, nothing is just its parts and the phone, a business investment is investments contribute to the simplicity and humility. On the value of something is not just its not just a business investment, a scandalous arms trade? Are the secular calendar, we are entering utilitarian benefi t. Food, because toy is not just a toy, and a turkey is owners local? Does the company a period of dinners, parties, it originates in Creation and not just a turkey. treat women fairly? purchasing, commercials, sales is the “fruit of human hands,” Sections 358-360 of The list of questions being and consumption. is one of the goods essential Compendium of the Social asked could be lengthy. To the Every year, our spiritual to human life that touches Doctrine of the Church summarize producer, they might seem leaders urge us to focus on giving upon a multitude of Christian the Church’s teaching on irrelevant. We are witnessing that thanks, preparation and the concerns. Indeed, food touches consumer responsibilities and debate over labels about GMOs Incarnation. Most of us, however, upon almost every principle of rights. In summary: and the use of antibiotics in some will also spend this time buying Catholic social doctrine. From (1) In addition to evaluating livestock poultry. Producers things for ourselves and others. the earth to the table, food cost and return, we should make must remember, however, that Because purchasing is something passes through a multitude of value judgments about what our the consumer should be able we cannot avoid, we should activities that may or may not actions would fi nance. to ask and act on questions examine how we buy and sell in be just and proper according (2) The decision to invest and beyond health and safety issues. the marketplace and the role of to Catholic doctrine. Was the buy is always a moral choice. Policymakers must reject attempts government in regulating and original source appropriated in (3) Purchasing power must be to prevent advertising and labeling shaping commercial activity. a manner respectful of Creation? used in the context of the moral about such questions even as Catholic social doctrine has Were the property owner’s rights demands of justice and solidarity, they continue to protect truth in much to say about the how we respected? Were its nurturing including consideration of working advertising. as consumers should act when it or acquisition done in a manner conditions and impacts on the Consumers, for their part, must comes to buying and investing. harmful to humans? Were environment. remember that in this age of rapid Saint John Paul II especially laborers, processors, transporters, (4) Consumers can and should and massive information transfer understood that in a world of and preparers justly rewarded and infl uence behavior of producers. that “fake news” also exists. given safe working conditions? Did free markets, consumers have an (5) Consumers have a right to The consumer has the primary important role to play in making they have the right to form worker responsibility to sift through the associations? Was the food supply know the information needed to sure that their activities conform make such decisions. information, fi nd the truth, and to the common good. subject to a system of concentrated then act on it. Government’s role ownership that violated the The last point raises several Our challenge begins with public policy issues. In recent is to help create a system that aids rejecting a reductionist and universal destination of goods? the consumer in that task. Was the system consistent with decades, laws have been enacted materialist view of the world. to give consumers better In one sense, advances in Everything has its origin in God’s the principles of subsidiarity and technology and globalization have solidarity?” information, especially as it relates creation and everything that to health and safety questions. given consumers new powers to comes to us touches human hands North Dakota’s economy is make choices beyond mere cost based on commodity production, That is good. Some powerful through the community. Modern entities are pushing to keep and benefi t. At the same time, economists, so-called fi nancial especially agriculture and energy forces to mislead consumers production. There is a temptation, additional information unavailable experts, and advertisers tell us to to consumers. are stronger than ever. Our look at the “bottom line.” We are therefore, to view our economy responsibility as Christians is as producing mere commodities. Consumers, knowingly or not, told that an item is just the item are following the Catholic Church’s to never become complacent and that we should buy and sell An economist may do that, but consumers, but to become moral we should not. We should be ever call to ask more questions. according to what is the best deal Consumers are asking: Where agents for good. economically. mindful that what we produce is was this made? Did the production  What I have written elsewhere more than an economic unit. Our Dodson serves as executive director government offi cials should do the involve child labor? Is it a “fair of the N.D. Catholic Conference, the offi cial about food, applies to all goods: trade” product? Were “sustainable “Just as work is not just work, same. liaison for the dioceses of Fargo and Bismarck Just as food is not just food, a methods” used? Does the company food is not just food. Indeed, support Planned Parenthood? in matters of public policy.

Rethinking Youth Ministry

CARRIE DAVIS Empowering parents in passing on the faith

I’m a mother of three, includ- the crucial place where a child’s The report goes on to state that, gible, authentic encounters with ing two adolescent boys, and I faith is largely decided and infl u- “Parents are the dominant infl u- God. This is where the parishes know fi rsthand the challenge enced is not the school or parish, ence on children, not only because and schools can play a signifi cant facing parents, as we try to juggle but the home. The defi nitive infl u- they occupy a preeminent position role, by supporting and empower- all the activity and chaos in our encers of faith for youth are nei- with regard to communication ing parents in passing on the faith families’ lives and still make faith/ ther pastors nor youth ministers, and intimacy in young people’s (a great topic for another article). church the priority. Along those neither educators nor the voices of lives, but also because they make I would like to close with a same lines, one of the biggest popular culture, but parents. We administrative choices about how quote from the last section of the challenges facing youth ministry hear all the time that parents are the family spends its time, what report that really summarizes my is how to make the voice of the the primary educators of the faith, priorities are most esteemed in the point for writing this article, as Church heard over all the other but how many of us actually accept household, and what sorts of op- both a parent and a youth min- voices and messages young people that role and live it out each and portunities children will encounter ister. “Parents must therefore hear from society, and how to help every day at home? through which they will develop realize how potent they are as role our youth make their faith and A recent report published by their values, identify, and a sense models, and respond not by seek- the Church a priority. Lately, I’ve the University of Notre Dame of responsibility.” ing to become theological experts, been reading and learning more entitled “A Report on American I think it’s important to under- but by building a common life in about how young people’s faith is Catholic Religious Parenting” lays stand that eff ectively transmitting which religion is a guiding light truly infl uenced and who and what out this reality, focusing on the the faith is not based on parents and represents a parent’s own gift are the biggest infl uencers, and various roles that we as parents having a certain level of theo- of self.” it’s becoming very clear that the play in successfully transmitting logical competency, but to the To read the full report answer to these questions is us, the faith to our children. Through relationship and conversations mentioned above, visit the parents. interviews with 245 parents in that occur between parents and https://goo.gl/6n1Fh9. We as parents often feel in- 145 households, between 2014 children every day, and the inten-  adequate or incompetent when and 2016, the report explains that tionality with which parents bring Davis is the director of the Offi ce of Youth it comes to sharing our faith, so parents wishing to pass on their the faith into the home. It is also and Young Adult Ministries which promotes and advocates for youth and young adult we turn the responsibility over to Catholic faith must understand important to note that parents are ministries across the diocese; provides tools those we feel have the expertise that their home is a miniature not, and should not be, on their and resources to support youth and young required, namely our parishes culture, and that the way parents own to transmit the faith. Parents adult ministries at the parish level; and pro- and Catholic schools. But accord- embed the faith into that culture should have access to quality op- vides workshops and training programs for ing to numerous research studies is what ultimately infl uences or portunities outside the home that youth ministers. conducted over the past 20+ years, transmits the faith to our children. will give their children real, tan- 16 | Dakota Catholic Action NOVEMBER 2017

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