St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

505 3rd Street East Dickinson, ND 58601 THETHE BULLETINBULLETIN The Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church Bi-Weekly Mailed Bulletin Publication

October 24, 2016 FROM THE PASTOR… Recently, following the Parishsoft Conference in Atlanta, I took some personal time in Rome to visit Fr. Austin Vetter, Fr. Josh Ehli, and the Diocese of Bismarck Seminarians. As you know, I attended Seminary at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, where Fr. Austin L to R Kneeling: Scott Lefor, Christian Vetter is currently the Director of Spiritual Smith, Dominic Bouck, Gregory Crane L to R Standing: Deacon Jordan Dosch, Formation. I haven’t been to Rome, without a Brandon Wolf, Fr. Austin Vetter, Pilgrimage group, for many years and this was Msgr. Patrick Schumacher. an opportunity to revisit my Alma Mater and (Not Pictured: Jarad Wolf & Fr. Josh Ehli) some of my favorite spots in Rome. I also was SAINT WENCESLAUS able to visit with Cardinal Burke and I had CATHOLIC CHURCH anticipated visiting with Cardinal O’Brien but unfortunately his schedule didn’t allow for that. 505 Third Street East, Dickinson, ND 58601 I look forward to seeing Cardinal O’Brien at the SVATÝ VÁCLAVE, ORODUJ ZA NÁS! Saint Wenceslaus, Pray for us! 701-225- 3972  Email: [email protected] THIRST Conference this weekend in Bismarck. stwenceslausnd.com  facebook.com/stwencnd While in Rome, I was very fortunate to concelebrate a canonization Mass presided by His Eminence Cardinal Burke Pope Francis. Be assured of my prayers for you MASS TIMES while I visited the Eternal City. Saturday 4:00 pm Mass Remembrance Mass Sunday 7:30 am & 9:30 am Mass On the first two days of November, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints and Sunday, November 06 ; 2:00 pm Mon & Tues 8:15 am Communion Service the Commemoration of All Souls and through these two celebrations, we are reminded of Please join us...everyone is invited & encouraged to attend! Wed & Thurs 8:15 am Mass the saints and the souls who precede us in faith. The Solemnity of All Saints recalls the Friday 8:30 am Mass with TEE Catholic tradition of looking to saints as models of faith and as intercessors on the faith This year’s Liturgical Celebration will remember: 10:00 am Mass — St. Benedict’s Care Center journey. The commemoration of All Souls Day is rooted in the Christian conviction that Holy Days As Scheduled death is not the final word on the human condition and that we, the living, are called in +Stanley Dvorak +Joseph Fisher love to accompany with prayer those who have died and are now being purified to stand in SACRAMENT OF PENANCE the presence of God. Throughout the month of November, the Church in a particular way +Christine Schmitt Wednesday-Thursday: Before Daily Mass; +Elizabeth “Betty” Ganzer remembers all the faithful departed and at St. Wenceslaus we offer the annual Saturday: 3:15-3:45 pm; Remembrance Mass. It is a way to honor and remember those from our Parish Family who +Margaret Buresh Or privately scheduled through the Parish Office. +Deacon Herman Dukart have passed away; this year we remember 19 people: +Stanley Dvorak, +Joseph Fisher, +Cody Kadrmas EUCHARISTIC ADORATION +Christine Schmitt, +Elizabeth Ganzer, +Margaret Buresh, +Deacon Herman Dukart, +Gayle “Effie” Hushka Tuesdays: 8:30 am—4:00 pm +Cody Kadrmas, +Gayle Hushka, +Isadore Pavlicek, +Minnie Pirkl, +Lena Schafer, +Isadore Pavlicek +Josephine Privratsky, +Gary Pavlicek, +Lorene Grossman, +Margaret Krivoruchka, +Minnie Pirkl CLERGY & PARISH STAFF +Bertha Lisko, +Andrew Volesky, +George Semerad, and +Robert Zimbrick. The Mass is +Lena Schafer Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher, STL, Pastor beautiful and special; if you have not attended this Mass in the past, I encourage you to +Josephine Privratsky Fr. Thomas J. Grafsgaard, Parochial Vicar attend this year. Even if you didn’t know these particular faithful departed, the Mass is a +Gary Pavlicek Fr. Kregg W. Hochhalter, In-Residence fitting way for each of us to remember those in our life who have died in the belief and trust +Lorene Grossman Deacon Robert & Josie Stockert of Christ. During the Mass, we have a Procession of Candles in which a personalized +Margaret Krivoruchka Deacon Robert & Gini Zent candle, one for each of this year’s honorees (the 19 people named above), is carried forward +Bertha Lisko Deacon Ray & Kathryn Jilek by a family or friend of the deceased; occasionally the family is unable to attend and +Andrew Volesky Deacon Gene & Marilyn Morman someone from our parish is asked to carry the candle. If you would be willing to assist in +George Semerad Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Assistant this way; please contact the Parish Office to participate. Again, I cannot express the Nicole Berger, CCD Coordinator +Robert Zimbrick amount of healing that comes from this Mass; please consider joining me for this year’s Priscilla Keogh, Music Director Remembrance Mass.  All the faithful departed. Norene Kessel, Secretary/Receptionist  Those lost serving our country. Nick Reis, Maintenance In closing, take note of our Mass Schedule for All Saints Day & All Souls Day:  All children lost by miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. Marie Claire Uwimana, Housekeeping ALL SAINTS DAY, NOV. 01 ALL SOULS DAY, NOV. 02  All who are grieving and experiencing loss in their life. Nancy Woehl, Business Manager Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 6:30 pm +Elizabeth Wang, Radiant Light 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 5:30 pm ~Have a great weekend! Msgr. Patrick Schumacher

IMPORTANT DATES ANNOUNCEMENTS DCs news  November 01 All Saints Day: Holy Day of Obligation The Inquiry Class is offered by Msgr. Schumacher and the clergy of St. Wenceslaus for UPCOMING EVENTS: Masses at 7 am, 8:30 am, 5:30 pm adults interested in joining the Catholic Church or for adult Catholics needing Sacraments Nov. 11: DCS No School or simply interested in continuing education. Classes begin in January and are free and open Adoration, 9:30 am-4 pm Nov. 24-25: DCS No School 101.9 FM Parish Office Closed to the public. Register by calling the Parish Office. For all DCS events & info… visit www.dickinsoncatholicschools.com Catholic Radio November 02 All Souls Day Adoration at St. Wenceslaus is held every Tuesday, following the 8:15 am Communion Would you like to bring more joy, meaning, and Masses at 7 am, 8:15 am, 6:30 pm Service until 4:00 pm. We are in need of an additional adorer from 9-10 am. Come pray! ANNOUNCEMENTS: grace into your domestic church (your family)? CCD/Confirmation attend 6:30 pm CDA Court St. Catherine #323 will lead the rosary the 1st Sunday of each month at 9:30 *Trinity High School is looking for Ticket Takers during Basketball Games. If you are interested “More2Life” uses practical Theology of the Mass with their family am, before the Divine Liturgy, at St. Benedict’s. Members are encouraged to attend. please call Trinity High School at 701-483-6081. This is an easy job and you get to watch the games. Body based information to answer questions November 03 Parish Council, 7:00 am November 07-28: CHI Health at Home Hospice Volunteer Training. Sessions are held on *The Dickinson Catholic Schools’ 2nd Quarter just started and we are off to a wonderful start! If you listeners have regarding family life. Dr. Greg November 04 TEE Mass, 8:30 am four consecutive Mondays, 5-9 pm; must attend all sessions for certification. Meals and Popcak, Executive Director of the Pastoral November 06 K of C #8839 Breakfast in PLC snacks provided. For questions or to Pre-register by November 01, call 456-4378. are interested in discussing the possibility of your child(ren) attending any of our 3 schools, please call today to get information or for a tour at 701-483-6092. Solutions Institute, and his wife Lisa present a Remembrance Mass, 2:00 pm November 01-02: St. Alexius Health Dickinson Auxiliary Christmas Open House/ pertinent topic each day and welcome listeners November 08 Adoration, 8:30 am-4 pm Popcorn Sales. Nov. 01 from 7 am-4:30 pm and Nov. 02 from 7:30 am-1:00 pm. Hospital to call in with their questions and comments. November 09 Diocesan Synod Conference rooms ABC. For more info, Mitzi Swenson, 456-4463. PLEASE NOTE... No Mass / No Communion Service Upcoming Special Collections Their backgrounds in ministry, counseling, November 03: Badlands Choice Clinic 3rd Annual Heartbeat Benefit Banquet featuring Archdiocese of the Military Services Collection: and family related issues make them excellent Bishop David Kagan’s Birthday keynote speaker Dr. Haywood Robinson, at the Astoria Hotel & Event Center. Doors open CCD/Confirmation, 6:30-7:30 pm November 05-06 resource people to help with family life November 10 CDA #323 Mtg, 7 pm, Queen of Peace at 5:30 pm with 6:30 pm Dinner, Dessert Auction & Paddle Raffle. Individual tickets are Envelopes may be found at the entrances of the church or you may use your own envelope marked challenges. For a program that is surprising, November 11 Veteran’s Day $40 or $300 for a table of 8. Call Audrey Lenz, 690-5998. (badlandschoiceclinic.com) “Archdiocese of the Military” relevant and hopeful, tune in Mondays, No School / Parish Office Closed November 05: IGNITE: A Joyful Happening at St. Ann’s Church, Hebron, 9:30 am-4:00 Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. pm, with lunch. Featuring speakers Sr. Thomas Welder, Sr. Kathleen Atkinson and Deacon Catholic Relief Services & Catholic Charities USA Hurricane Matthew Collection: November 14 K of C #8839 Mtg, 7 pm, PLC November 12 & 13 on 101.9 Real Presence Radio. November 20 St. Ann’s Mtg, 1:30 pm, PLC Bob Stockert. Registration $10. Send to St. Anns, Hebron, Attn: Nov 05 Retreat, by Listen online, anytime, at Please use your own envelope marked “Hurricane Matthew” November 01. Questions, 701-891-8095 Georgia Ann or 701-883-2183 Mike. yourcatholicradiostation.com MASS INTENTIONS November 4-6: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat; Healing the pain of Abortion one weekend at a time. For information, call 605-374-5639. All calls and inquiries kept confidential. To schedule a Mass intention, contact the Parish Office. PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION  The 2017 Calendar for Mass Intentions is now open. November 06: St. Wenceslaus K of C Council #8839 Breakfast, 8am—12 Noon, St. Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better Stewards Wenceslaus PLC. The proceeds will be used for Council projects such as Home on the Range understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/ November 01 ALL SAINTS DAY and Vocations. Plan to attend! country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful of St. Wenceslaus 7:00 am +Isadore Pavlicek November 06: Soup and Farmer Hat Benefit Lunch for the Hurt-Custer Family, St. citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from 8:30 am St. Wenceslaus Parishioners Bernard’s Parish Center, Belfield. 10 am-1 pm. Bake sale & silent auction. Stewardship in the Public Square... blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, 5:30 pm +Vincent R. Kadrmas  In the Catholic Tradition, responsible November 02 ALL SOULS DAY November 09 & 10: CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Auxiliary will host a Books are one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of Fun Book Fair. Tuesday 7 am-5:30 pm. Wednesday 7 am-3 pm. Questions: Mitzi, 456-4463. citizenship is a virtue, and participation in 7:00 am St. Wenceslaus Parishioners abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will November 11-13: “Our lives are full of hectic schedules, kids, work! We never have a chance political life is a moral obligation, according to 8:15 am +Beatrice Schneider hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, Men and the U.S. Catholic bishops (Forming Consciences 6:30 pm +Bertha Lisko to really talk to each other?” Sound familiar? Get away with a Worldwide Marriage women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We for Faithful Citizenship, No. 13). November 03 8:15 am +John & +Gladys Kubischta Encounter Weekend, Nov. 11-13 in Medora. For more info visit ndwwme.org. ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of  Pope Francis said, “We need to participate for November 04 8:30 am +Stanley Dvorak November 12: New Hradec K of C Club Whist and Pinochle card party, starting at 7 pm leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom. We pray for at the Catholic Workman Hall, New Hradec. Proceeds benefit Club projects. Prizes will be the common good...good Catholics immerse (St. Bens) 10:00 am +Ben Svihl discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, awarded and refreshments available. Everyone is welcome. themselves in politics by offering the best of November 05 4:00 pm +Mildred & +Laudie Kostelecky live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow November 06 7:30 am +Lorene Grossman November 13: Gladstone K of C and St. Thomas Parish annual Farmer Hat and Sausage themselves.” 9:30 am +Janel Kuntz in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Patty Breakfast, 8 am-12:30 pm at the KC Club in Gladstone. Raffle drawing at 12:30, Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Helpful & informative websites: 2:00 pm Remembrance Mass tickets sold at the breakfast. For more information, call Tina, 483-7799. www.faithfulcitizenship.org November 07 & 08 8:15 am Communion Services Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. November 24: Dickinson Community Thanksgiving Dinner, DSU Student Center USCCB.ORG http://ndcatholic.org/ November 09 8:15 am No Mass/ No Com. Service due Ballroom, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. This meal is free for anyone. Meals will be delivered in town to to the Diocesan Synod those who cannot make it to the dinner; call Sandy 290-7509, between 1-6 pm Nov 16-22. Mass Lector Greeter Eucharistic Ministers Ushers Servers Musicians November 10 8:15 am +Marie Ridley To volunteer call Anita, 483-1534, between 1-6 pm Nov 16-22. Saturday Ron Tessier Lynn & Jodi Pat Blake, Kathie Bren, Gene & Diane Hoyt Jacob Daniel Jan Kuhn November 11 8:30 am +Clarine Urlacher The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the health and protection of our children, Oct 29 Andres John Wegleitner, Logan Bentz OPEN (St. Bens) 10:00 am +John Kubischta 4:00 pm Steve Schneider, Donna Wahl young people and vulnerable adults. The Diocese of Bismarck Code of Conduct provides a foundation for implementing effective and enforceable standards for all clergy, educators, Sunday Steve Glasser Lynn & Terry Deb Cherney, Marvin Eberts, Mel Steiner Aric & Alex Knopik Sarah Poswilko FINANCIALS employees and volunteers in regular contact with children and youth. Oct 30 Kubas Selma Sticha, Ron Urlacher, Ray Stroh Andy Jangula 7:30 am Weekend Giving Goal — $9,800/weekend Ninetta Wandler-Westrum

OCTOBER 02 FINANCIALS: 9,198.71 “He himself gives life and breath to everything, Sunday Doug Jilek Deb Huffman Alan & Jeanette Fischer, Ed Decker Isaiah, Nathaniel, Sarah Poswilko Adult Envelopes & Plate 7,249.71 and he satisfies every need.” Acts of the Apostles 17:5 Oct 30 Joe Fridrich, Willie Kuntz & Jeremiah Jilek Dinah Eslinger Online Giving 1,615.00 9:30 am Ken & Melodie Zach Envelopes from other Parishes 334.00  Please check the MINISTRY SCHEDULE for the ministry assignments for All Saints Day November 01 & All Souls Day November 02. OCTOBER 09 FINANCIALS: 9,691.43 LILLIA MAE MEYER, Baptized October 15. Adult Envelopes & Plate 7,262.43 EVERETT JAMES RAAB, Baptized October 22. Saturday Sheila Ed & Judy Ficek Mary Bachmeier, Pat Bren Grace Veverka Sarah Poswilko RORY MAE McCOY, Baptized October 23. Nov 05 Rothstein Mike & Kathy Kiedrowski, Bob Galster Ali Daniel Gayle Bren Online Giving 2,155.00 4:00 pm Darcy Stafford, Kelly Daniel Envelopes from other Parishes 274.00 Sunday Tracey Mae Greff Laverne Diede, Joyce Greff, Frank Greff Jacob Heinert Margo Frank OCTOBER 16 FINANCIALS: 8,474.00 Our men and women called to Holy Orders & Religious Life. Nov 06 Pavlicek Cary & Cheryl Ridl, Ron Diede OPEN Gayle Bren Adult Envelopes & Plate 6,114.00 Our brothers and sisters persecuted for their faith. 7:30 am Ninetta Wandler-Westrum Online Giving 1,490.00 For the sanctity of life from conception until natural death. Envelopes from other Parishes 870.00 The sick, the suffering, the grieving, the lonely and all those with no one to pray for them. Sunday Scott Schneider Michelle Decker Cheryl Grossman, Kelli Schneider, Willie Kuntz Katherine Schneider OPEN Our military, police officers, and all who protect the community. Nov 06 Cindy Kary, Denise Barth, James Bren Abigail Scheeler Dinah Eslinger THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Our government leaders and the upcoming election. 9:30 am Reyne Schaefer