Volume 7, Issue 2 State Regent — Laurel Ann Dukart Thank you to all who at- that is in it and truly see This sum- Summer 2019 tended the 51st Biennial only creations of God. mer: may

ND State CDA Convention Teach Us Love: Through- you find in Devils Lake. A special out His life, Jesus taught us time to do thank you to all who’s spe- to love one another. To not all the cial touch made it a most only love those easy to important memorable experience. things — love, but our ‘enemies’ as Since our convention, I well. I believe Mary even pray, have often reflected on the loved those who pierced spend time theme: “Gentle Mother, her heart by their mistreat- with family and friends, Teach Us Wisdom, Teach ment of Jesus. To be able assist those who need you Us Love.” to love everyone as she did most, etc. May your glass always be half-full, and Gentle Mother: Mother of and as Christ loves us should be our goal. I see may you help fill the glass- our Lord and the Catholic es of others Remember to Church. Our Mother who this love in my Catholic Daughter sisters (and always ‘Thank God!’ desires only the best for all her children. Mary so often brothers). They listen with Have a wonderful summer! intercedes for us to Jesus compassion; welcome all In Unity and Charity, her Son, to God the Father, into their hearts & homes; Laurel Ann and to the Holy Spirit. share more than their abun- dances; truly love one an- May the Holy Spirit Teach Us Wisdom: The other (not only in their fill your hearts with wisdom Mary had at such a words, but in their actions.) all that is good - special young age to unquestiona- In our world today, LOVE gifts from God.

bly do the Father’s will is what is most needed. My I hope to see many of you leaves me in awe. A piece wish is that this love start at the Fall Workshop Satur- of that wisdom is what I with us, the North Dakota day, October 12 - hosted most desire. To be able to Catholic Daughters of the by Ct. St. Cecelia, Mandan. look at the world and all Americas. (details on page 8)

Inside this issue:

“THE VOICE OF CDA” State Chaplain’s message 2

National & State Contact Information 2 National Supervisor’s message 3 Mission Statement First Vice State Regent’s message 3 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Second Vice State Regent’s message 4 strives to embrace the principle of faith State Secretary’s message 4-5 working through love in the promotion State Treasurer’s message 5 of justice, equality and the 51st Biennial ND State CDA Convention 6 advancement of human rights and

April Calendar Winners / Local Courts 7 human dignity for all. Spirit of North Dakota Dakota North of Spirit ND State CDA 2019 Fall Workshop 8 State Chaplain — Fr. Franklin Miller

activities this summer. In a Church Let us not forget the Solemnity of document entitled “Guidelines for the Sacred Heart on Friday, June the Pastoral Care of the Road” it is 28th. I am sure the Lord would be suggested that “during a journey it is very pleased to see you at on also beneficial to pray vocally, espe- that day; for “the Eucharist is the cially taking turns with our fellow source and summit of the Christian travelers in reciting the prayers, as life” ( of the Catholic Dear Catholic when reciting the which, due Church, 1324).”Thus says the Lord: Daughters; to its rhythm and Let whoever is thirsty come to me gentle repetition, and drink. Streams of living water The CDA State Convention in Dev- does not distract will flow from within the one who ils Lake was a wonderful experience the driver’s atten- believes in me” (Communion Anti- of “Unity and Charity”. Congratula- tion. This will phon, Mass of The Most Sacred tions to the State Officers and Court help to feel im- Heart of Jesus). St. Mary #268 for an awesome con- mersed in the presence of God, to Our blessed Lord vention. Also, a thank you is in order stay under his protection, and may desires our loving to Very Rev. Chad Wilhelm, Fr. Ste- also give rise to a desire for commu- service to one an- ve Wirth, the members of the parish nal or liturgical celebration, if possi- other. He provides of St. Joseph and the Knights of Co- ble at “spiritually strategic” points us with his grace lumbus for their great assistance and along the road or railway (shrines, to carry out the participation in making the conven- churches and chapels, including mo- good work that the tion a great success. It was great to bile ones)” (Guidelines for the Pas- members of the see the involvement by so many ded- toral Care of the Road, n. 60). Catholic Daughters of the Americas do so well. icated Court St. Mary members, who Pope Francis has written; “The Ro- so lovingly served their fellow Cath- sary is a prayer that always accompa- olic Daughters. nies me; it is also the prayer of the May you have a blessed summer! ordinary people and the saints... it is I am sure most of you will be travel- ing to various sporting events and a prayer from my heart.”

National Office Directory & Duties State Office Directory Welcome Office Manager Regent, Laurel Ann Dukart New Members Martha Hambousie [email protected] ([email protected]) Ct. St. Ann #261 Orders, Stat & Local Court officer lists 1st Vice Regent, Mary Baer- Ann Steinhouse [email protected] Kelly Miller ([email protected]) Peggy Motschenbacher Handles all new courts, reprieves, dis- 2nd Vice Regent, Bonita Erickson Jane Jepperson bandments, and banners [email protected] Ct. Immaculate Conception #322 Gloria Linley ([email protected]) Secretary, Sue Judd Celia Sattler (R) Handles rosters, financial reviews, and [email protected] Gold/SS jewelry orders. Treasurer, Deb Johnson Ct. St. Cecelia #362 Alyssa D'Angelo ([email protected]) [email protected] Shelly Tysver (T) Handles all payments and invoices/dues Pearl Ereth Chaplain, Rev. Franklin Miller Gigi Barreca ([email protected]) [email protected] Ct. Little Flower #1193 Handles all the membership information, Denise Lagasse additions, transfer, renewal applications, and deletions. Ct. Cardinal Muench #1852 Joe Delgado ([email protected]) Jackie Zacher Handles shipping Ct. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Tom Panas ([email protected]) #2148 Handles SHARE questions Find us on facebook and the web: Rose Krebs National Office: www.facebook.com/ND-Catholic- Daghters-of-the-Americas Ct. Holy Cross 10 West 71st Street Rita Meyer New York, NY 10023 www.northdakotacatholicdaughters.org Kristin Spickenreuther (212) 877-3041

Page 2 National Supervisor — Emily Guilherme In Loving Memory

I wish all of you joy as you lead Ct. St. Ann #261 your state for the next two years. To Jean Hoffert all of our members, I encourage you to support your new officers, and if Ct. St. Mary #268 you hear the Lord calling upon you Mary L Hoffart to step up to a leadership position, I Ct. Immaculate Conception #322 pray you step forward with boldness Barbara Tschosik and say “YES”; remember our Na- tional Regent’s theme: “Speak Lord, Ct. St. Catherine #323 for your servant is listening.” Agnes Wagner My dear Catholic Daughters Janet Buchholz I hope you spend the summer being of North Dakota, renewed so that when you return Ct. St. Cecelia #362 Darlene Bohl Congratulations on your successful from your summer break you will be ready to do the work of CDA. Let Margaret Weber convention! My heart overflows Evelyn Hankins with such joy when I think of the Christ be at the center of every greeting, every kindness, and in eve- Marge Hartman sisterhood and fidelity that is erupt- Maggie Schafer ing from all of you celebrating our ry conversation. May God bless all faith as one. of you and make you His vessels! Ct. Marquette #677 Barbara Wavra Also, congratulations to all our new- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ly elected sisters to the State Board. Blessings, Emily Guilherme Ct. St. Therese #958 Louise Watterson st Ct. Little Flower #1193 1 Vice State Regent — Mary Baer Bernice Hilzendagen Madeline Solem It is hard to believe for meetings and court visits, print- Darlene Zacher that the State Con- ing and mailing of the state newslet- vention has come ter, and state convention and work- Ct. St. Veronica #1421 and gone. It was a shop expenses. Arloween Jones great weekend, Emmie Lutz wish though that It is hard to believe summer is just around the corner. I would like to Ct. Sacred Heart #1908 more of you could Helen Goldade have attended. If close with: Ct. St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton #2122 the convention is A Summer Blessing Doris Martin over that also means the April Cal- (author unknown) endar Raffle is over. Once again, the Frances Krush Catholic Daughters of North Dakota May you walk with God this sum- Sharon Peiler have done a great job in supporting mer in whatever you do, wherever their State Court. This year 1480 you go. Walking with God means letters with tickets were sent out, walking with honesty and with cour- with 432 people sending back sold age, walking with love and respect Forever tickets. $18,010 was collected, we and concern for the feelings of oth- Missed! had expenses of $2,137.93, leaving ers. May you talk to God this sum- us a profit of $15,872.07. I apolo- mer and every day and in every situ- gize for not getting the daily win- ation. Talking with God means: ners posted on Facebook, it slipped praying words of praise for the May my mind this year. The list of the beauty of creation, saying prayers of they 2019 winners is printed on page 7 in thanks for friends and good times, rest this newsletter. asking God’s help in all your deci- in sions, expressing sorrow when you Just a reminder that the proceeds have failed. May you talk with God Peace from the raffle are used for charita- every day. ble donations in the name of all Amen, Alleluia! North Dakota Catholic Daughters, Enjoy your summer! traveling expenses of the state board Mary Baer

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2 Page 3 2nd Vice State Regent State Secretary — Sue Judd sword of the rosary and added a whole new set of mysteries to face these attacks. Greetings The rosary has become not only a from your weapon of truth, but also an instru- ment of mercy, with the establish- Hello again, State Secretary, ment Divine Mercy Sunday and the universal promotion of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. St. Faustina wrote The 51ST Biennial ND State CDA A little over a week ago, I went to a in her Diary “I will fight all evil with convention was so wonderful. Thank presentation at St. Catherine’s Church the weapon of mercy.” you to all who were able to come. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. They showed the movie “Power in My People of the third millennium will Thank you to all of the wonderful use the rosary to combat the enemies ladies of Court St Mary’s of Devils Hands” and then we prayed the rosary together. It was a wonderful movie about of the Cross and, also bring the mer- Lake. You made me proud to be a cy of Christ to souls. CDA member. It’s so awesome to be the rosary, and I would highly recom- mend it! It helped me realize how much I a part of this beautiful sisterhood. The importance of this two-fold di- love the rosary and how it has affected mension of the rosary became even Treasured memories were definitely my life in a very positive way. The fol- more clear after the attack of the made!! lowing is part of a presentation I shared World Trade Center and the Penta- So how can we continue to make with my court on the rosary and the Lu- gon on September 11, of 2001. In more of these memories during the minous Mysteries last spring. response, St John Paul II asked the summer months? Some ideas to con- The rosary is a spiritual weapon, a heav- world to pray the rosary during the sider: Plan to meet in the park for a enly sword, fashioned by the hands of a month of October for protection daily group walk. Attend a ballgame Divine Craftsman. All swords take time against any more attacks of terror- in the area. Plan a scavenger hunt to make, but this heavenly sword required ism. and use CDA items. Watch a faith- the greatest of efforts – centuries – to Before September 11, St. John Paul related movie. Organize a book club. produce. It is a weapon unlike any other. II stepped up his efforts to promote Take a one day road trip. Plan a ice It has the power to slay dragons, convert the rosary, and an almost unnoticed cream social. Go on a picnic. sinners, and conquer hearts. The blade of occurred on May 9, this sword was forged in the fire of the 2001, Divine Providence had inten- Visit our sick and shut-in members. living Word of God, shaped by a hammer tionally planned for a holy man to be Include them by taking time to visit of divine inspiration, and entrusted to the beatified and canonized during this and say the rosary, run errands or Queen of Heaven and her chosen serv- time because of the insights he of- just sit and share with them news ants. When the weapon was finally battle fered on the rosary in the mid-20th about Catholic Daughters. -ready and the time set for the Divine century. This man was Blessed Remember interacting with one an- Craftsman to unsheathe its power, the George Preca (1880-1962) (now St. Queen of Heaven, the Blessed Virgin George Preca, canonized in 2007). other will give us an escape from our Mary, revealed it to the world and chose everyday routine. Building memo- a zealous preacher to be its founder. She St. George Preca was the founder of ries together is an important aspect knighted him with the divine weapon and the Society of Christian Doctrine in for strengthening our CDA family and was known as the “Second commissioned him to preach far and st bond. wide. From this Holy man, an Order of Apostle of Malta” (the 1 being St. Preachers would be formed to champion Paul). The timing of this beatifica- Have a memorable summer!! tion was providential, it took place Bonita Erickson the weapon with its mysteries and hand on the sword to all who desire to wield it. one year before St. John Paul II add- These chosen souls are known throughout ed the additional set of mysteries to Have you asked a Catholic lady to the rosary. It was actually St. become a Catholic Daughter lately? history as the champions of the rosary. (This is from the beginning of the book George Preca who had proposed a CDA - CDA - CDA “Champions of the Rosary” by Fr. Don- new set of mysteries, called the “mysteries of light” in 1957. The If yes, way to go! ald Calloway which I recommend also.) This was the best way I could figure to mysteries he desired to be promoted If no, what is keeping you from doing so? explain what the rosary is and why we were the same five that St. John Paul have it and pray it. II used to sharpen the blade of the There is someone out there, rosary in his 2002 apostolic letter wanting to join, Christianity in the third Christian millen- Rosarium Virginis Mariae. Others wanting to know more about CDA, nium has many forces opposing it. So, waiting to be asked. also sought to promote new myster- Will you be the one to ask her? the Divine Craftsman has re-sharpen the ies for the Rosary, but it was specifi-

Page 4 Cont. from page 4: State Secretary State Treasurer Deb J cally the Luminous Mysteries of St battle in order to combat the follow- As we close another George Preca that St. John Paul II ing threats and conquer them with CDA year and antici- embraced and promoted. truth and mercy: abortion, homosex- pate a couple months ual marriage, contraception, divorce, By sharpening the blade of the rosary, spent with family in pornography, suicide, the occult, the sunshine and out- St John Paul II equipped the Church lukewarm Catholics, and radical Is- with the needed weapons for the is- lam. Radical Islam masquerades as a doors, let us thank sues of our times, especially medita- religion of peace, but really, they God for our CDA tion on the importance of , the have a two-fold goal; the universal sisters in Christ who sanctity of marriage, the necessity of practice of Sharia Law, and the elim- help us on our faith conversion, the divinity of Christ, and ination of all non-Muslims. From journey! I would also like to thank the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eu- rd their beginnings, they openly express the Devils Lake Court, Father Wil- charist. As a prophet for the 3 a desire to conquer and de- helm and their parish for an enjoya- Christian millennium, St. John Paul II stroy Christianity. In our day, the ble State Convention, the prayerful- brought the rosary into modern times Church must continue to promote the ness always makes my heart sing. and transformed the spiritual sword rosary and initiate a new crusade and into a lightsaber capable of conquer- Holy League against radical Islam. For those unable to attend I have an ing the forces of darkness. The weapon of this crusade must be update on our past state project “St. Anne’s Mission”. In the last 2 years Let’s look at each new mystery. The the spiritual sword of the rosary. the ND Catholic Daughters have giv- first Luminous Mystery is the Baptism Jesus, himself has informed us of this important truth, in recent times. en a total of $5,304.63! Pat your- of the Lord. In today’s world, so selves on the back! That is AWE- many people are choosing not to bap- In late 2014, Jesus appeared to a Catholic bishop in Nigeria and in- SOME. For the next 2 years you vot- tize their children. They are raising ed in FOCUS as a state project. Fel- their children in the darkness of evil, structed him that the rosary was the weapon to be used to overcome radi- lowship of Catholic University Stu- rather than the Light of Christ. cal Islam. dents: Their mission is to share the The 2nd Luminous Mystery. The wed- hope and joy of the gospel with col- Indeed, it is the sacred mysteries of lege students, inspiring and equip- ding feast at Cana. Today, the sanctity Jesus Christ that have the power to of marriage is under attack. Many overcome all the evils of the world. ping them for a lifetime of Christ countries have now legalized homo- Do you see the need for praying the entered evangelization, discipleship sexual “marriage” and made it a con- rosary? and friendships. They are a part of stitutionally guaranteed right and the UND, NDSU and University of law of the land. Who will wield the spiritual sword Mary, as they find the path God has of the rosary for the Queen of Heav- for them may they produce religious The 3rd Luminous Mystery. The Proc- en today and become a champion vocations, holy marriages and bring lamation of the Kingdom. The fact against the darkness of our present that many people think they do not others into meaningful relationships times? need God, that they should be able to with Christ! May we support FOCUS in the same fashion, helping the next do whatever they want, whenever they want. That there is no need for reli- generation on the path of the Lords gion in their lives. choosing. With the collection at the th state convention, we have started The 4 Luminous Mystery, the Trans- them off with $1,132.37! figuration. There is such a rise in atheism in the world today. They “What ever you do, don’t believe in God or the divinity of do all to the glory of God.” His Son. Is it you??? 1 Corinthians 10:31 The 5th Luminous mystery, the Institu- Enjoy you Summer! tion of the Eucharist. Many Catholics Sue Judd do not believe in the real Presence of In Unity & Charity Jesus in the Eucharist. Deb Johnson The Church and her faithful are under Convention T-Shirts: Do you have shirt envy because you didn’t order attack by a world hostile to Jesus one? There are a few left with limited sizes available on a first call basis: Christ and his sacred mysteries. The times are so serious that the spiritual Long sleeve: $17.00 - 1 Small, 1 Large, 1 X-Large sword of the rosary must find itself in Short sleeve: $14.00 - 2 X-Large, 2 Medium the hands of new champions. It needs to be taken to the front lines of the Please call Deb Johnson if interested (701) 306-2892

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Bishop John Folda Special ND CDA Ladies: blessing our Marian Shrine “Star Spangled Banner” Kathy Kennedy IPSR [State Chaplain Fr. Frank Miller sung by St. Joseph’s School Choir Renee Sticka PSR and Nat’l Rep PJ Poland] lead by Sherry Kuntz Director Claudia Bosch PNR / PSR

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Bruce Baer Auctioneer Fr. Dennis Mary St. Anne’s Mission Friday Night Supper - - - entertained by Fr. Wilhelm 2017-2019 ‘Auctioneette’ State Project “Joyful Noise”

PJ Poland, National Director presenting Sr. Elaine Lang Saturday Memorial Mass “Silver Strings” 100th Anniversary Saturday Lunch Severinson, Fr. Wilhelm, Saturday Banquet State Chaplain Fr. Miller Plaque to Mary Mann Regent Ct. St. Cecelia #362, Mandan

Hannah Vaagen Newly Installed State Officers Essay Contest Sue Judd, Mary Baer, Laurel Ann Dukart, Saturday Banquet Bonita Erickson and Deb Johnson MC/Regent Ct. St. Mary Speaker KC State Deputy Local / State and with Chaplain Fr. Frank Miller (far left) and . Marylin Aune Rena Arntson Jake Warner National Winner National Director PJ Poland (far right)

Page 6 100th Anniversary Ct. St. Cecelia #362, Mandan Local Court News

Homily by Mass Singers: Regent Mary Mann Members of Ct. Marquette #677, telling stories Fr. Nick Schneider . . . Grand Forks enjoying of the history of {Msgr. Patrick Michele Schwab, Lyvon Hellman, ‘Birthday Party’ Festival of Tables at Schumacher) Court St. Cecelia Sacred Heart Julie Leingang, Jan Bond East Grand Forks, MN Seated: Mary Pat and Rita, Delina and Marilee Standing: Lucy, Therese, Angi and Joan

2019 ND CDA April Calendar Raffle Winners

April 1 $25 Elaine Hill Langdon, ND April 2 $25 Steven Vetter Denver, CO April 3 $25 Francine Kosiak Bismarck, ND Mary Mann, Lynn Crouse, Sarah Voigt, April 4 $25 Rosemary Schwan Devils Lake, ND Gerri Fleckenstein, Deb Pfau, April 5 $25 Elaine Hill Langdon, ND Deb Wingenbach, Deacon Bob Wingenbach April 6 $50 Lucy Hanninen Grand Forks, ND April 7 $50 Margaret Schumacher Bismarck, ND April 8 $25 Jessi Brunner Grand Forks, ND April 9 $25 Kathy Kennedy Harvey, ND April 10 $25 Nancy Eberts South Heart, ND April 11 $25 Erin Theis West Fargo, ND April 12 $25 Rene Syminow Belfield, ND April 13 $50 Debbie Richter Williston, ND April 14 $50 Tillie Kuntz Belfield, ND April 15 $250 Kathy Bosch Bismarck, ND April 16 $25 John Weber Jamestown, ND April 17 $25 Shawn Novatzki Devils Lake, ND Members and Guests enjoying the luncheon April 18 $25 Robbie Obach Belfield, ND April 19 $25 Doreen Ott Belfield, ND April 20 $50 Elizabeth Scott Fargo, ND April 21 $50 Veronica Gores Minot, ND April 22 $25 Joanne Fischer Marmath, ND April 23 $25 Rosemarie Gleich Billings, MT April 24 $25 Francine Kosiak Bismarck, ND April 25 $25 Terry Njos Williston, ND April 26 $25 Margaret Schumacher Bismarck, ND April 27 $50 Shelia Fjeld Minot, ND April 28 $50 Agnes Kolling Dickinson, ND April 29 $25 Viola Borho Devils Lake, ND April 30 $25 Carol Kuntz Devils Lake, ND

Treasured keepsakes—history of Ct. St. Cecelia Congratulations Winners!!!

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