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Serving Catholics in Western South Dakota since May 1973 says he left U.S. praying for, impressed by its people By Cindy Wooden said he also was struck by the (CNS) — As the American sincere piety of people at his Airlines plane taking him to Masses and prayer services. Rome from Philadelphia took Shortly after takeoff, Pope off, said he pic- Francis responded to a dozen tured the faces of all the people questions, including why he he met, and he prayed for spoke with such compassion to them. U.S. bishops in Washington At the end of his first-ever about what they went through visit to the United States, the in the aftermath of the clerical pope told reporters he “was sex abuse crisis. surprised by the warmth of the “I felt a need to express people” and how they were “so compassion because what hap- loving. It was beautiful.” pened was horrible, and many Spending close to 50 min- of them suffered a lot,” the utes with members of the pope said. For “men of prayer, media flying back to Rome good pastors” the crisis was with him Sept. 27, the pope truly a “tribulation.” Sexual abuse occurs in fam- ilies, schools and other envi- ronments, he said, but when the abuser is a priest it is “a kind of sacrilege,” because a priest’s job is to help a person grow in love of God and, in- stead, an abusive priest U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands South Lawn of the White House in Washington “squashes” his victims. with Pope Francis during a ceremony on the Sept. 23. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts) An abusive priest “has be- trayed his vocation, the call of cannot forgive their abusers ligious liberty and its possible When asked further about the Lord, and those who cov- and those who have lost their limits. the county clerk, the pope said ered these things up is also faith in God because of it. Pope Francis said he had no since the official was a human guilty; even some bishops cov- “I pray for them,” he said. idea of the specific case, but he being then that official should Mailing label ered this up. It was a horrible On another topic, a U.S. re- insisted that “conscientious ob- enjoy the full range of human thing. And my words of com- porter referred to the Kentucky jection is a right — it is a rights, including the right to fort were not to say, ‘well, be county clerk, Kim Davis, who human right.” If some rights follow her conscience. tranquil, it was nothing,’ — no, refused to issue a marriage li- can be denied in certain cir- Asked about the role of no, not that. But it was such a cense to a gay couple because cumstances, he said, then it women in the church, Pope bad time that I imagine they of her religious beliefs. The re- would turn into a situation Francis said not ordaining wept a lot.” porter asked Pope Francis to where people were determin- Pope Francis said he under- comment on the discussions in ing some human rights were PAPAL VISIT, CONTINUED ON the United States regarding re- more important than others. stands survivors who feel they PAGE 4 2 WRC Columns October 2015 Experiencing papal visit graced our country I would suspect that if each person ways in which he encountered the peo- would a politician. He views the issues, who experienced Pope Francis’ pres- ple in a personal way — a kiss to a not through a political lens, but through ence in Washington, D.C., New York or baby, stopping and getting out of his car a moral lens, the lens of the Gospel. Philadelphia were able to share what to hug a person with physical disabili- “For God did not send his Son into the that was like, it would be varied. But I ties, a visit to a prison or time with the world to condemn the world, but that think a common description would per- homeless. These are a few ways in the world might be saved through him” haps be “inspiring.” At least that would which Pope Francis walked the talk. (Jn 3:17). And the world was saved be my impression and experience. I was also impressed by the Holy Fa- through love. Pope Francis speaks the Pope Francis gave us all much to ther’s stamina and his willingness to truth with love, the love of Christ. may the pope’s voice also be heard to think about during his embrace each ex- It was very clear in his messages, es- affirm that: ‘He is the Savior’! From the visit to the United perience, each pecially to the United States Senate and coastal cities to the plains of the Mid- States. From my per- venue, even when the United Nations, that Pope Francis west, from the deep South to the far spective, he truly re- he looked ex- embraces a policy of dialogue and not reaches of the West, wherever your peo- vealed the heart of a hausted and had demagoguery. Dialogue opens up new ple gather in the Eucharistic assembly, shepherd and a pastor. difficulty walk- opportunities for all. In his meeting may the pope be not simply a name but In the gatherings with ing. One can only with the bishops in Washington he said, a felt presence, sustaining the fervent the U.S. bishops, he image how much “Dialogue is our method, not as a plea of the Bride: ‘Come, Lord!’” loved us, affirmed us, energy is needed shrewd strategy but out of fidelity to the thanked us and chal- at the age of 78 One who never wearies of visiting mar- lenged us in fully em- Pope Francis arrives to speak at the for a trip like this. ketplaces, even at the eleventh hour, to WEST bracing the mission of headquarters of the United Nations in But it appeared to propose his offer of love” (ref. Mt 20:1- IVER Christ and his church. New York Sept. 25. (CNS photo/Paul me that the en- 16). R Haring) Coming to the gagement with He further stated, “Harsh and divi- USPS 983-360 United States as chief the people was sive language does not befit the tongue Official newspaper of the Catholic pastor and shepherd of the Catholic what energized him. of a pastor, it has no place in his heart; Diocese of Rapid City, published Church, Pope Francis reaffirmed the I am sure that some people around although it may momentarily seem to monthly. The West River Catholic is owned importance of church, family, and the the country had expectations of the win the day, only the enduring allure of and published sanctity of human life at every stage of Holy Father that were not met. For goodness and love remains truly con- by the Diocese of Rapid City its development. He called for an inclu- some conservative Catholics, he was vincing.” 606 Cathedral Drive Rapid City, SD 57701-5499 sive attitude towards immigrants, reit- criticized for not speaking more force- What a beautiful grace for our coun- Phone: 605-343-3541 erated the right of religious freedom fully about the life and marriage issues try to have experienced Pope Francis’ and called for a conscious and respon- which this country faces today. People presence for a short five days. He Publisher: Bishop Robert D. 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Foreign subscription: calling all people, Catholics and non- speak out clearly on the political issues I want to conclude with a message $60 per year. Catholics alike, to embrace the Gospel of today, condemning those who op- which Pope Francis asked the bishops Postmaster: Address all correspondence, including change of of Life and the mission of the Christ, to pose the teachings of the Catholic to pass on to our people. address, to: take the church outside its four walls Church. From my perspective, Pope “I would ask you to share my affec- West River Catholic and go into the streets meeting people Francis is not a politician, nor does he tion and spiritual closeness with the PO Box 678 Rapid City, SD 57709-0678 where they are. see himself as such, but a pastor. His throughout this vast role is not to condemn, but to share the Periodical postage paid at No matter where he went, Pope land. The heart of the pope expands to Rapid City, SD 57701 Francis excited people. The crowds Gospel of Jesus Christ, modeling his include everyone. May no member of Benefactors: were large and loud, every person hop- life after him, the Good Shepherd. Christ’s body and the American people United States Conference of Catholic ing to get a glimpse of this spiritual Therefore he approaches these political feel excluded from the pope’s embrace. Bishops — Office of Home Missions, leader. What was so touching were the issues of the day in a different way than Wherever the name of Jesus is spoken, Catholic Extension October 2015 News WRC 3 Simonson voted chair-elect of National Advisory Council WRC Staff Gruss is very supportive of my NAC “I was voted in as the chair-elect of the full United States Conference of Margaret Simonson, chancellor of role,” said Simonson. NAC which means that my four-year Catholic Bishops for action at the bish- the Diocese of Rapid City, was voted Bishop Robert Gruss nominated Si- term will be extended to six years,” Si- ops’ general assemblies. The process is chair-elect of the U.S. bishops’ National monson as one of three representatives monson explained. Her time on the one that allows the NAC body to ex- Advisory Council at the Sep- of Region 8 (North council now includes three new one- press its agreement or disagreement al- tember meeting. The National Dakota, South Dakota year terms as chair-elect, chair and past- ways with mutual respect and Advisory Council is a 50-mem- and Minnesota) in 2013 chair. consideration. In addition, the council ber group that draws its mem- and she is currently in The council’s work is to review, dis- may suggest proactive resolutions to bership from bishops elected by her third year of a four- cuss and advise the bishops on the the bishops for their discussions. The the Administrative Committee, year term. agenda items from administrative com- council meets twice a year in Balti- laity, permanent , “It is a great honor mittee meetings that may come before more, Md. diocesan priests, women and for the Diocese of Rapid men religious from around the City to have member- 2015 Postal Statement of Ownership geographical regions of the ship on the National Ad- USA that are represented at the Margaret Simonson visory Council and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Margaret is the perfect person to pro- The council is described as the church vide leadership to this group in the in miniature. coming years,” said Bishop Gruss. “It is a great honor for our very small “There is no question that she will serve region to be on the NAC leadership NAC and the USCCB well in this posi- map and I am truly grateful that Bishop tion.” Bishop’s Calendar Oct. 24-Nov. 12, 2015 — Subject to change without notice October 24, Saturday — 5 p.m. , Install Pastor, St. Francis, Sturgis October 25, Sunday — 10 a.m. Mass, Install Pastor, St. Rose of Lima, Hill City 7 p.m. Mass, Rapid City Newman Center October 26, Monday — 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Diocesan Staff Retreat,Terra Sancta 5 p.m. Rapid City System Board Meeting, Cathedral Rectory October 28, Wednesday — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Envisioning Leadership Team Meeting, Terra Sancta October 30, Friday — 6:30 p.m. Deanery 5 Terra Sancta Guild Renewal Social, Timber Lake November 1, Sunday — All Day 10:30 a.m. Mass, Cal Clifford 20th Anniversary of Ordination, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Martin 4 p.m. CT Deanery 4 Terra Sancta Guild Renewal Social, Winner November 2, Monday — All Souls Day November 3, Tuesday — 8 a.m. Chancery Staff Mass/Breakfast, Terra Sancta 9:30 a.m. Chancery Department Head Meeting, Terra Sancta 6:30 p.m. Deanery 1 Terra Sancta Guild Renewal Social, Terra Sancta November 5, Thursday — 5 p.m. Andrew Dinner (Vocations) for Deanery 2, St Francis of Assisi, Sturgis November 6, Friday — 9 a.m. Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation Distribution Committee Meeting, Chancery 11:15 a.m. First Friday Mass, Luncheon, Cathedral 5:30 p.m. S.D. Legislator Mass/Social, Terra Sancta November 9, Monday — 10 a.m. Terra Sancta Guild Leadership Committee, Rapid City 6:30 p.m. Deanery 2 Terra Sancta Guild Renewal Social,Spearfish November 10, Tuesday — 8:30 a.m. Investment Committee Meeting, Chancery 9 a.m. Finance Advisory Council Meeting, Chancery 2 p.m. Envisioning Leadership Team Meeting, Terra Sancta November 11, Wednesday — 8 a.m. Envisioning Leadership Team Meeting, Terra Sancta November 12, Thursday — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. College of Consultors Meeting, Bishop’s Residence 4 WRC News October 2015 PAPAL VISIT, CONTIUNED FROM PAGE 1 because I feel like I am not doing all world is facing a refugee crisis of a women does not mean the church does that I need to do.” magnitude not seen since the Second not recognize how essential they are to After participating in the World World War.” its life and ministry, which is one of the Meeting of Families in Philadelphia On the plane he told reporters that reasons he highlighted the contributions and looking ahead to the Synod of the world cannot pretend the crisis cur- of consecrated women. Bishops on the family (which began rently impacting Europe sprang up “The sisters in the United States Oct. 4), Pope Francis was asked about overnight. He said it was provoked by have done marvelous things — in the his decision to streamline the process years of war and tensions in the Middle field of education, in the field of health for declaring the nullity of marriages. East and by decades of hunger and ten- care. And the people of the United He insisted the change was strictly sions in Africa, a continent that contin- Pope Francis raises the Eucharist as he ues to be exploited by the world’s rich States love the sisters.” juridical and not doctrinal. It is not celebrates the closing Mass of the World “I felt like I needed to thank them for “Catholic divorce,” he said. The annul- Meeting of Families on Benjamin Franklin nations when some investment would what they have done,” he said. ment process needed reform because Parkway in Philadelphia Sept. 27. With create jobs and help people live digni- Asked if the success of his visit to with automatic appeals “there were him at the altar is Philadelphia Arch- fied lives in their homelands. the United States made him feel pow- processes that lasted 10-15 years.” bishop Charles J. Chaput. Pope Francis said the influx of new- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) erful or like a star, he said power is not The decision to issue the new rules comers needs to be handled intelli- his ambition: “It is something that for the process responds to a request something still on the synod’s agenda, gently, “but walls are not the solution.” passes. You have it today, but tomorrow made by the majority of bishops at the he said. “It seems a bit simplistic to me it’s gone.” extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the to say they can receive Communion,” For Pope Francis’ For those who follow Jesus, he said, family last year, he said. but it is an issue that needs further dis- homilies, speeches and more photos the only power that counts is the power The question of finding some sort of cussion. go to http://www.rapid to serve others. “True power is service process or “penitential path” to readmit Another issue touched upon during citydiocese.org/papal-visit-2015- ... humble service, and I still need to to the sacraments Catholics who have his U.S. visit was migration. Pope Fran- speeches-homilies/ make progress on this path of service remarried without an annulment is cis had told the U.S. Congress, “Our

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Jeff Mollman Jason Lurz Justin Derry This Lead Madison Mitchell (605) 641-4690 (605) 270-3463 (605) 630-5754 can be jeff[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] you. October 2015 News WRC 5 Holy Doors 2015 Year for : In honor of the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, Dec. 8, 2015, to Nov. 20, 2016, a designated door at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Fr. Thomas Hillenbrand, OSB Perpetual Help, Rapid City, will be ritually sealed November 8 and opened Father Thomas Hillenbrand, OSB, is familiar with this part Dec. 13. At St. Francis Mission, a designated door at St. Charles Borromeo of the country — he served at Blue Cloud Abbey which was in Church will be ritually sealed Nov. 8 and opened Dec. 20. Both churches will eastern South Dakota until it closed a few years ago. adorn their Holy Doors for easy recognition. Passing through the doors He went to St. Benedict Church and school, Evansville, Ind., signifies leaving the past behind and stepping into the light or crossing the for 8 years. He admired both the sisters and the priests who threshold from sin to grace. There will be opportunities for prayers, pilgrim- staffed the and taught him. “They had a very wholesome ages, sacrifices, confessions and indulgences. The November spirit about them and they seemed happy,” said Father Hillen- West River Catholic will feature a complete list of the Year of Mercy events in brand. the Diocese of Rapid City. As an altar server he got to know the priests better. “I just Fr. Thomas wanted to be like them and so, I (like my older ) went to Hillenbrand, St. Meinrad Seminary in which was run by the Bene- OSB dictine Order. I think the charism of a life centered around Design Bishop prayer, community, and work was attractive to me. They all were like brothers who loved being and I knew I would be supported Gruss’ by them,” Father Hillenbrand said. He was 14 when he went to the minor semi- nary which was for six years — four years of high school and two years of col- Christmas Card lege. His parents were very supportive of his vocation. “I felt that they were happy I was choosing to be a priest and a . They were always there for me and my Contest dad worked hard to pay for the minor seminary, and I really appreciated that. I Youth in grades K-12 living in the never felt that they were pushing me to enter and they certainly did nothing to Diocese of Rapid City are invited to talk me out of it. My dad said, ‘I want you to do whatever you will be happy participate in a contest to design a doing.’ I liked that.” 2015 Christmas card for Bishop He is currently a monk in Schuyler, Neb., at Christ the King . He does Robert Gruss. retreat work, spiritual direction, counseling, prison ministry counseling, and parish Drawings should be done on work with Hispanic people. Among the milestones of his career Father Hillen- white, 8.5 x 11” paper in colored pencil, crayon, marker or paints. Please brand celebrated 50 years as a monk in 2010, and now, 50 years as priest this year. submit original artwork only; no black and white drawings. All drawings be- come the property of the Diocese of Rapid City and will not be returned. He said, “It certainly was by God’s grace that I remained faithful to his calling. It One entry per person — No traced designs — No computer-generated art. was not my doing, it was all his.” The artwork should focus on the religious nature of Christmas. What would he advise a person thinking of a religious vocation? “If you think Entries must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, Nov. 10. God might be calling you to the consecrated life, look around at the various reli- Entries will be judged based on originality and the ability to convey gious orders, check over their websites, and if you feel drawn to one or the other, what Christmas means to Catholics. A panel of judges will be appointed just go and try it out. All of them have a ‘come and see’ program.” in November. Entries must include first and last name, age, grade, home address, school (public, private or home school with the school’s location) and parish (name and city) on the back of the drawing. Please do not fold entries. The winning entries will be featured in the West River Catholic Christmas edition which comes out December 15. Mail entries to: Bishop’s Christmas Card Contest c/o Catholic Chancery PO Box 678 Rapid City, SD 57709

The top three winners and their parents will be invited to a pizza party with Bishop Gruss. Prizes: 1st place: the art will be used on Bishop Gruss’ Christmas Cards and a $25 gift card, 2nd place: $15 gift card, 3rd place:$10 gift card. 6 WRC News October 2015 Interested in Becoming a Permanent Deacon? You are invited to learn about this important ministry in the Monday, November 9, 2015 Catholic Chancery, 606 Cathedral Dr., Rapid City (located directly behind the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 520 Cathedral Dr.) 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Men ages 35-60 and their wives are welcome. Please call the formation director, Fr. Peter Etzel, no later than November 4 if you plan to attend. Contact information: 605-985-5906 or email [email protected] If possible, please bring a brief letter of support from your pastor

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The 11-day pilgrimage includes roundtrip airfare from Rapid City, daily Mass in significant Catholic shrines and churches, professional Catholic tour escorts/guides and daily sightseeing that includes the sites of Lourdes and Fatima, as well as touring the Marian apparition of Zaragoza, St. Teresa’s city of Avila, Madrid, and much more! There is also an optional 5-day extension to Rome that includes a Papal Audience with Pope Francis, the major Basilicas of Christian Rome, Ancient Rome sites, and the Vatican. $3,299 for the main trip and $1,699 for the extension. Space is limited. Call Corporate Travel Service at 313-565-8888 x121 or x150 or visit us online at ctscentral.net for more details or reservations. The full 4-page brochure with the schedule in detail can be found on the diocesan website at http://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/ Scroll down the home page and on the left hand side you will see the picture and ad for the pilgrimage. Click on the picture and then click as noted for the full brochure. October 2015 Events Schedule WRC 7 October 23, Friday November 6, Friday cludes tour of campus, discussions, meals )Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909. sRachel’s Vineyard: For those hurting Bishop’s Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. Mass, and prayer with seminarians, plus atten- sDivine Mercy Chaplet: Sundays, 3 due to an abortion. Held in Bismarck. Ends Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, dance at classes. No charge for the week- p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual October 25. )Carol Kling 605-374-5639 or Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, end. Ends November 16. Registration Help. Followed by the patriotic rosary. [email protected] about the retreat or talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Lunch $6. deadline October 31. )Office of Vocations )Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909. 8www.rachelsvineyard.org for information Everyone welcome. 504-716-5214 or [email protected]. sFamily Rosary: Sundays, 7 p.m., St. about Rachel’s Vineyard. sWorld Apostolate of Fatima: First Fri- November 21 Saturday Therese the Little Flower Church, Rapid October 30, Friday day Mass at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and de- sNatural Family Planning: Seminar City. )Mark Biggs 605-343-2467. sWRC deadline for submissions. votions. First Saturday, November 7, begins for engaged couples or anyone wanting to sHope for New Life Jail Ministry: Paper mailed Tuesday, November 17. with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. learn more about natural family planning. Third Monday, 7 p.m., Catholic Social ) 605-343-3541 or Mass and exposition. Both in Our Lady’s To be held at St. John the Evangelist Services. )Tony Galles 605-348-2301 or 8 [email protected] or Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpet- Church, Ft. Pierre. Begins at 9 a.m. Central Mary Sperlich 605-342-9343. [email protected] ual Help. Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202. Time Zone. Preregistration required. sVocation Discernment Retreats: October 31, Saturday sNun Run 2015: Office of Vocations )Kathy at Family Life Ministries, 605-716- )Sister Mary Wegher, OSB, 605-343-8011. sVisio Divina – Praying with Your will host a live-in weekend for young 5214 x220 or [email protected]. sSpiritual Direction: At St. Martin Eyes: Held at Benedictine Peace Center, women who are at least 16 years of age who Standing Events . )Sr. Margaret Hinker, OSB, Sr. Yankton, from 9:15 a.m.-noon. Learn more are interested in knowing more about reli- sCor Jesu – Rapid City Catholic Florence McManamen, OSB, or Sr. Edna about looking at life through prayerful eyes. gious life. Visit two communities in Lin- Young Adults: Meets in the large meeting Marie Stephenson, OSB, 605-343-8011. Registration deadline October 26. coln, Neb. No charge for weekend. Ends room, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual sDivine Mercy Image: Would you like 8http://yanktonbenedictines.org/center- November 9. Registration deadline Octo- Help for catechism Monday nights 7-8:30 to host a traveling Divine Mercy Image in ) events or [email protected]. ber 23. Office of Vocations 504-716-5214 p.m. Open to young adults age 18-35. your home for up to 27 days to pray the Di- 8 November 1, Sunday or [email protected]. )Nathan Valle 850-361-6825 or Randy vine Chaplet/Novena. A rosary and infor- sNew Fall Dinner: Held at St. Mary November 11, Wednesday Vette 605-641-3303. mation about the image are included. Star of the Sea Church, 306 6th St., Newell, sTaizé: Experience the sacred through sOLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine )Georgine 605-441-8140. from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meal includes song, silence and scripture. Held at 7 p.m. Mercy: First Saturday, 9 a.m., Cathedral of sTutors Volunteers Needed: Overcom- lamb and beef. Free will offering. in the Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta Our Lady of Perpetual Help. )Pam Ekberg ing the language barrier ministry at Blessed November 5, Thursday November 13, Friday 605-719-9669. Sacrament Church, Rapid City, is looking sThe Flame: Adoration, praise and wor- sIHM Seminary Visit: Office of Voca- sPrayer and Lectio: Thursdays 6:30 for volunteers interested in helping adults ship, and inspiring Catholic stories. Held at tions will host a live-in weekend for young p.m., St. Martin Monastery. )Sister with English reading, writing, and speaking at 7 p.m., Terra Sancta. Podcasts from past men who are juniors/seniors and college Marmion Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011. skills. )Christine Leichtnam 605-342- events can be found at www.The age students who are interested in knowing sPatriotic Rosary: Thursdays 6 p.m., 8598, [email protected] or Maria FlameRC.com. more about seminary life. Weekend in- Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Munoz 605-791-3430. Terra Sancta Retreat Center Events Schedule Nov 1: Blessed Sacrament (Rapid City) Dec 1: Chancery Staff Mass/Breakfast; NET Retreat; Shiloh Free Lutheran Dept Head Meeting Worship Service Dec 3: The Flame Nov 3: Chancery Staff Mass/Breakfast; Dec 4: Countdown to Christmas; Dept Head Meeting; STM 8th Grade Dec 4-5: Blessed Sacrament (Rapid City) NET Retreat; Deanery 1 Guild Reception Confirmation Retreat Nov 5: The Flame Dec 5: VSI Workshops Nov 7: VSI Workshops Dec 6: Shiloh Free Lutheran Worship Service Nov 7-8: St. Joseph (Spearfish)/St. Paul Dec 9: Diocesan Envisioning Leadership (Belle Fourche) Confirmation Retreat Team Meeting; Taizé Nov 8: Shiloh Free Lutheran Worship Service Dec 10: Birthright Meeting Nov 8-9: STM Sophomore Boys Retreat Dec 11-13: VSI Retreat Nov 10-11: Diocesan Envisioning Dec 11-14: Silent Retreat Leadership Team Meeting Dec 12: Countdown to Christmas; RCS Nov 11: Taizé Chamber Orchestra Handel’s Nov 12: Birthright Meeting Messiah Concert Nov 12-15: Cursillo Weekend Experience Dec 13: Shiloh Free Lutheran for Women Worship Service Nov 14: RCIA Rite of Acceptance Retreat Dec 15-31: Christmas Lodging Rates Nov 15: Shiloh Free Lutheran Dec 16: SES Preschool Program Worship Service Cookies Reception Nov 20-22: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Dec 19: BHADA Monthly Meeting; Nov 21: BHADA Monthly Meeting; Social Justice Commission Meeting Social Justice Commission Meeting Dec 20: Shiloh Free Lutheran Nov 22: Shiloh Free Lutheran Worship Service Worship Service Dec 24: Family Event; Shiloh Free Lutheran Nov 25-28: Family Event Worship Service Nov 29: Shiloh Free Lutheran Dec 27: Shiloh Free Lutheran Worship Worship Service Service 8 WRC Columns October 2015 Welcoming gestures can lead someone to Christ One of the great gifts of Pope Francis, companiment, which truly does transform Mass translations and an unknown priest, as witnessed during his recent visit to the and changes hearts. Here is the story of there was still a thread of something all too United States, is his ability to touch the Kamren Horton: familiar. As much as I felt like a total hearts of believers and nonbelievers alike “I came back to the church this year, at stranger, it was so awesome to get to share by his willingness to engage in conversa- 26, after a very long (and tough) decade the sign of the peace and settling into the tions that bring and lead to a fuller share away. Thankfully though, God never gave rhythm of the Mass. and life in Christ. up on me and patiently waited for even the “God took a tiny step forward inviting In his apostolic exhortation Evangelii slightest opening in my heart to give the me to come and meet him. He gave me an Gaudium Pope Francis said that “the faith another look. My story of coming incredibly powerful experience. There was church will have to initiate everyone — back is a total testament to the profound this huge spark within me and my heart priests, religious and laity — into this ‘art power of simple love and hospitality and leapt at the encounter, much like the baby touched by her hospitality and warmth, de- of accompaniment’” which teaches us to how God can use even small, seemingly John leapt with joy at the presence of Jesus cided not to leave her waiting, and figured remove our sandals before the sacred insignificant encounters to do incredible at the Visitation. ‘just one Mass’ sure wouldn’t hurt. ground of the other (cf. Ex 3:5). The pace things. “It was an amazing moment and the “After the Mass, she invited me across of this accompaniment must be steady and “Last January, God started laying the Lent was unbelievably powerful. I ended the courtyard, for “just one cup of coffee” reassuring, reflecting our closeness and our groundwork for my homecoming by send- up making some massive changes over at their cafe. Little did I know I was walk- compassionate gaze which also heals, lib- ing me Judy as a regular in my line at a those 40 days and quit both my jobs. ing into much more than the usual coffee erates and encourages growth in the Chris- coffee shop. She was a familiar face from (Kamren decided to move to Seattle for and donut hour; it was set up as a restau- tian life. going to church growing up and she was school at the suggestions of her aunt.) rant style buffet with a full staff of volun- Although it sounds obvious, spiritual such an incredible light in my life at a time “I pulled into town feeling completely teers and more than 200 visitors per Mass. accompaniment must lead others ever I was harried and stressed and stuck. She crazy and shocked at the insane and totally “It was such an incredible atmosphere closer to God, in whom we attain true free- quickly became one of my favorite cus- irrational move I’d just made. I had found and Patricia made a point to introduce me dom. Some people think they are free if tomers and was always so radiant and joy- a woman on the school’s online housing around to all these people who were so they can avoid God; they fail to see that ful. And best of all, she was radically in board I might live with, but had never met warm and inviting and joyful and full of they remain existentially orphaned, help- love with God, and would share these her and didn’t even have a guarantee I life and love and fire. It was so comforting less, and homeless. They cease being pil- amazing stories about these unbelievable could move in, just that I could come see and absolutely contagious, I ended up grims and become drifters, flitting around ways God was working in her life. the place once I got to town. coming back. Within two weeks of that themselves and never getting anywhere. To “Though I had no intentions of return- “She thankfully took me and I moved first Mass, I was signed up to volunteer at accompany them would be counterpro- ing to the church, her confidence and bold, right in and planned to get settled in for a the cafe welcome desk, had been invited to ductive if it became a sort of therapy sup- authentic faith sparked enough of some- new year of school. God had way bigger a regular rosary prayer group, and was porting their self-absorption and ceased to thing in me that I ended up participating in plans for me though than just a simple meeting with the pastoral assistant to be be a pilgrimage with Christ to the Father. (my own version of) Lent that year. I had school year. signed up for RCIA so I could get con- Pope Francis’ words speak of a gener- been wanting to do some kind of spiritual “Two days after being in town, He got firmed in the spring. ous hospitality we are to extend to another. practice for 40 days, and with Lent begin- right to work. I came back to the house “I wish I could fully explain how amaz- It is this type of generous hospitality to ning, I decided to jump in on the pre-con- after orientation and my landlord had a ing and life changing this year has been which our diocesan stewardship initiative figured timeline of the season, and on a last friend visiting. I walked upstairs for coffee and how incredibly grateful I am that Pat has been calling us. It is this generous hos- minute whim ended up at Ash Wednesday and this incredibly cute older woman, Pa- ‘found me’ at my house and brought me pitality that has the power to reignite a Mass. tricia, hopped right up and came toward back. Her simple invitation absolutely lively faith in the heart of another person. “I felt totally out of place at the stand- me to say hello. changed the course of my life. This past summer I heard an amazing ing-room-only Mass, yet the beauty of the “She introduced herself and immedi- “God has really healed my heart and story that illustrates the art of spiritual ac- Mass and the church is that even with new ately asked if I was a Christian. I quickly wooed me in the sacraments — so much told her, “No, I grew up Catholic, but I so that I’m visiting orders and now dis- don’t go anymore.” It didn’t seem to cerning a call to the religious life! The bother her though, and she told me that blessing of this amazing extended family when I went, I had to come to her church that we get as members of God’s church is across town instead of the one right near more than I could have ever hoped for.” the house. She grabbed my name and num- This month, let us all work on the art of ber and hugged me and welcomed me to spiritual accompaniment by inviting oth- my new home. ers to join us for the Eucharist, to share the “I wasn’t so sure about going to a Mass, Good News of Jesus Christ who leads us but it was such an awesome thing that this to the love of the Father. woman had reached out and followed up Not sure it will work? Consider how to check in and invite me to join her on Kamren Horton’s life was radically trans- Sunday. I fought getting out of the car, but formed by one simple invitation to Mass. October 2015 Columns 9 WRC Pius XII, co-conspirator in tyrannicide

ROME — The great Piazza San the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo. sively on the records of Great Britain’s Pietro is a five minute walk from where Thousands of Italian Jews were hidden representative to the during I’m living during Synod 2015. About there, and dozens of babies were born the war, D’Arcy Osborne. “Church of three-quarters of the square is bounded in Pope Pius XII’s bedroom, some of Spies,” which is based on exhaustive by the famous Bernini colonnades, them given the names “Eugenio” or archival research (including a close which reach out from the Vatican basil- “Eugenia” in honor of the pontiff who reading of the Nuremberg trial tran- ica as if to embrace the world. Along saved their parents’s lives. scripts), demonstrates that the plot men- the open “front” of the piazza and along These facts of Pius’s actions, like his tioned in Chadwick’s book was not the the perimeter of the colonnades, a broad quiet orders to hide Roman Jews in only such enterprise, and that Pius XII’s Lutheran theory of state authority, had white stripe is embedded in the street. Catholic facilities, are reasonably well- closest aide, Father Robert Leiber, SJ, no such moral compass; quite the op- The casual visitor might mistake it for a known, if often ignored in the polemics was the key liaison between the pope posite, in fact. kind of “No Parking” sign. that surround the debate over Pius XII’s and the various plotters, working in dis- “Church of Spies” does not, and In fact, that white strip marks the and the Holy See’s actions (or inac- crete tandem with a German Catholic cannot, settle the question of whether border between State and tions, or silences) during the war. A new lawyer, Dr. Josef Mueller. Pius should have spoken out plainly Italy. And for many during World War book by intelligence specialist Mark None of these multiple attempts to and unmistakably in condemnation of II, it signified the boundary between Riebling, “Church of Spies: The Pope’s eliminate Hitler and replace the Nazi the Holocaust; that he refrained from life and internment, imprisonment, or Secret War Against Hitler” (Basic regime got to the trigger-point, with the doing so because he thought that would death. Books), adds a mass of new evidence to exception of the Stauffenberg plot (cin- intensify the murderous bloodletting of When Italy declared war on the Al- what we know now about what the ematically memorialized in the Third Reich seems well-established, lies — after the initial, swift success of pope and the church did to deal with the “Valkyrie”). And it has long been if unlikely to persuade all of the wis- the German invasion of the Low Coun- mortal threat to civilization posed by known that many German officers re- dom of the course he chose. But tries and France seemed to suggest who Hitler and German National Socialism. fused to participate in such plots be- “Church of Spies” ought to end the was going to win World War II — Al- In a word: Pius was complicit in a cause of their personal oath of loyalty “Hitler’s Pope” nonsense. lied diplomats accredited to the Holy variety of plots, initiated by patriotic, to Hitler; they may have detested him, “Hitler’s Pope” would not have See but living in Rome fled into the anti-Nazi Germans, to assassinate but they had sworn to uphold him. aided and abetted plots to kill Hitler. Vatican and were housed there through- Hitler and replace the Nazi regime with Riebling shows that another difficulty George Weigel is a senior fellow of out the war. So did democratically- a government that would make peace in gathering sufficient manpower be- the Ethics and Public Policy Center in minded Italians on Mussolini’s hit list with the West. hind any plot was the difference be- Washington, D.C. George Weigel’s col- — like Alcide de Gasperi, who would That Pius was involved in at least tween Catholic and Protestant German umn is distributed by the Denver become Italy’s first post-war Christian one such plot has been known for generals: the Catholics, tutored by Catholic Register, the official newspa- Democratic prime minister. decades, thanks to Owen Chadwick’s Thomas Aquinas, had a theological ra- per of the Archdiocese of Denver. Another boundary of consequence “Britain and the Vatican During the tionale for morally defensible tyranni- was defined by the walls surrounding Second World War,” which drew exten- cide, while the Protestants, mired in a Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father NOVEMBER

Universal: Dialogue That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own.

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Recently, at an academic dinner, I born in history, is already too much for But how can God know, love, and was sitting across the table from a nu- our imagination to grasp. There are bil- care for all of this immensity and com- clear scientist. At one point, I asked him lions and billions of planets, with tril- plexity? Moreover, how will all these this question: Do you believe that lions of processes happening on each of billions and billions of people go to there’s human life on other planets? His these every second. Just on our planet, heaven, so that all of us end up in one answer surprised me: “As a scientist, earth, there are now more than seven body of love within which we will be no, I don’t believe there’s human life on billion people living, millions more in intimate community with each another planet. Scientifically, the odds have lived before us, and many more other? That’s beyond all imagination, are strongly against it. But, as a Chris- are being born every second. at least in terms of human So here’s my hunch: Maybe the bil- tian, I believe there’s human life on And inside of each of capacity, but my hunch lions and billions of people, living and other planets. Why? My logic is this: these persons there is is that heaven cannot dead and still to be born, in both their Why would God choose to have only a unique heart and be imagined not origins and in their eventual destiny, one child?” mind caught-up in because it is too parallel what has happened and is hap- Why would God choose to have only an infinite and complex but be- pening in the origin, expansion, and one child? Good logic. Why indeed complex array of cause it is too eventual involution of our universe, would an infinite God, capable of cre- joys, heartaches, simple, namely, that is, just as God is creating billions ating and loving beyond all imagina- and moral choices. simple in the way and billions of planets, God is creating tion, want to do this only once? Why Moreover, all of these Scholastic philosophy billions and billions of people. And, would an infinite God, at a certain trillions of human and cos- affirms that God is simple: just as our physical universe will one point, say: “That’s enough. That’s my mic processes have been going on God so embodies and encompasses day come back together again into a limit. These are all the people I can han- for millions and billions of years. How all complexity so as to constitute a re- single unity, so too will all people come dle and love! Anything beyond this is can we imagine a heart and a mind ality too simple to be imagined. together again in a single community too much for me! Now is the time to somewhere that knows and loves and It seems too that the origins of our within which God’s intimate love for stop creating and enjoy what I’ve cares intimately about every individual universe are also too simple to be imag- each of us will bring us together and done.” person, every individual joy, every in- ined: Our universe, in so far as we hold us together in a unity too simple Put this way, my scientist friend’s dividual heartache, every individual know it, had a beginning and scientists to be imagined, except that now that hunch makes a lot of sense. Given that moral choice, and every individual believe (The Big Bang Theory) that union with God and each other will not God is infinite, why would God ever planet, star, and grain of sand, as if it everything originated from a single cell be unconscious but will be known and stop doing what God is doing? Why were an only child? of energy too tiny to measure or imag- felt in a very heightened, self-conscious would God favor just us, who have The answer is clear: It cannot be ine. This single cell exploded with a gratitude and ecstasy. been already been given life, and not imagined! To try to imagine this is to force and an energy that is still going Father Ron Rolheiser, the- give that same gift endlessly to others? end up either in atheism or nursing a on today, still expanding outward and ologian, teacher, and award-winning By what logic, other than the limits of false concept of God. Any God worth creating billions and billions of planets author, is President of the Oblate our own mind, might we posit an end to believing in has to be able to know and in its wake. And scientists believe that School of Theology in San Antonio, creation? love beyond human imagination, other- all of this will come back together TX. He can be contacted through his We struggle with this because what wise the immensity of our universe and again, involute, sometime in a future website www.ronrolheiser.com. God has already created, both in terms the uniqueness of our lives are not which will take billions of more years Now on Facebook of the immensity of the universe and being held inside the loving care of any- to unfold. www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. the number of people who have been one’s hand and heart.

Monthly Message From Our Lady On the 25th of each month, Our Lady appears to the Medjugorje visionary Marija to give us her message to the world. “Dear children! Also today I am praying to the Holy Spirit to fill your hearts with a strong faith. Prayer and faith will fill your heart with love and joy and you will be a sign for those who are far from God. Little children, encourage each other to prayer with the heart, so that prayer may fulfill your life; and each day, you, little children, will be, above all, witnesses of serving God in adoration and of your neighbor in need. I am with you and intercede for all of you. Thank you for having responded to my call.” 9/25/15 October 2015 WRC 11 DIOCESAN BUDGET 15/16

“I have been able to be present at some of the most joyful, SOURCES OF DIOCESAN INCOME difficult, and important moments of peoples’ lives already Western SD Catholic Foundation...... 550,000 in these few short months of being a priest, and have Use of Restricted Funds ...... 418,720 Grants from Outside Charities ...... 414,000 been able to be pulled out of myself, in allowing Christ Terra Sancta Retreat Income...... 294,000 Adopt A Seminarian Program...... 140,000 to work through me in others’ lives. But at the end of the Diocesan Program Income ...... 117,461 day, as I kneel before the Blessed Sacrament, I have had Faith Formation/Youth Ministry...... 94,500 Parish Assessments ...... 53,500 the humble honor of saying to Christ there, ‘I’m just your Gifts, Donations, Estates ...... 44,500 Mission Coop Program...... 40,000 useless servant; I’ve barely been able to accomplish what West River Catholic ...... 38,400 you’ve asked me to do today. Help me to be more generous Vocation Programs ...... 35,205 Investment Income...... 28,000 tomorrow!’ That’s been my joy, and I’m so grateful to be Family Life Programs ...... 16,148 able to live this life of a priest, Christ’s representative!” Total...... $2,284,434 1 peter 4:8-10 describes our love as God’s love offers the grace which Your 2014 Annual Appeal Gifts ...... $1,271,369 being intense and we are told to use encourages us to provide service to ~ Fr. Mark Horn, Associate Pastor St. Joseph Church, Spearfish ToTAl DiocesAn income ...... $3,555,803 our gifts to serve one another as others while receiving the blessings Ordained July 2, 2015 good stewards of God’s varied grace. that emanate from the love we give We ask Jesus to grant us the ability to others. Ask the Holy spirit to let “We continue to pray and extend our gratitude for those COST OF DIOCESAN INCOME to be conscious of the ways we can your love for one another be intense who show their love for one another by providing their Terra Sancta Retreat Center ...... 674,089 contribute toward providing the as we serve the ministries of western Vocations and Seminary Education ...... 446,959 needs of others. He will surely listen. south Dakota during our Annual generous support to our ministry here. Yes indeed there are West River Catholic Newspaper ...... 269,841 Diocesan Appeal. many demands. But we trust God will use the five loaves to Chancery Administration ...... 254,359 feed thousands. This is our prayer. Last year was a little bit Development ...... 249,946 “Our marriage preparation put a major Faith Formation ...... 177,712 of a struggle, but hope takes us forward.” Pastoral Programs ...... 170,375 emphasis on marriage being a union between Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry ...... 168,458 ~ Fr. John Lule, Pastor Office of Tribunal...... 165,270 you, your spouse, and God. It focused on unity St. Bonaventure Church Family Life Programs ...... 139,493 McIntosh, SD Ministry Formation Office ...... 134,311 which we believe is the most important thing Office of Stewardship ...... 119,478 in a marriage. Our retreat weekend helped us “The role of Lay Ministry helps to fill an always-present Parish Accounting Office ...... 115,435 Catholic Social Services ...... 115,000 focus on the idea that “A Wedding is a Day, a need for the hands, feet and voice of Jesus Christ within Grants to Parishes...... 100,000 Native Ministries ...... 92,954 Marriage is a Lifetime.” Our marriage preparation our parishes and communities throughout western South Office of the Bishop ...... 60,882 brought us closer to each other and closer to God Dakota. With the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, being Safe Environment Office ...... 53,941 Campus Ministry ...... 40,000 to set the grounds for an everlasting love.” able to provide a witness of God’s love through ministry is Office of Worship...... 7,300 ~ Ben and Dawn Weiss a blessing I will always cherish.” ToTAl operATinG expenses ...... $3,555,803 Celebration of Holy Matrimony Holy Cross Chapel ~ Bob ompson Commissioned Lay Minister Diocese of Rapid City 606 Cathedral Drive Rapid City, SD 577001 August 15, 2015 Phone: 605-343-3541 Email:[email protected] www.rapidcitydiocese.org 14 WRC October 2015

Golden (Photos provided by parishioners 19and6 the5 West- River2 0Catholic)15 Anniversaries

Bill & Rochelle Birrenkott Tom & Cathy Colgan Earl & Dianne Coovert Mike & Kathy DeMersseman Ed & Marilyn Fitzgerald Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Married in Rapid City Married in Rapid City Married in Huron Married in Moorhead, Minn. Married in Wessington Springs February 6, 1965 August 28, 1965 October 23, 1965 June 12, 1965 August 14, 1965

Dean & Joanne Harmon Bob & Marion Klein Jack & Sue Kuhl Danny & Rosalind Lee Jake & Rosemary Miller St. Francis of Assisi, Sturgis Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City St. John the Evangelist, Ft. Pierre St. Joseph, Spearfish St. Paul, Belle Fourche Married in Sturgis Married in Harvey, N.D. Married in Pierre Married in Spearfish Married in Lemmon January 16, 1965 June 12, 1965 September 4, 1965 September 11, 1965 November 27, 1965

Delmer & Mary Paulson Donald & Joann Simons Curt & Margaret Simonson George & Gloria Welk Bob & Sue White St. Patrick, Wall St. Joseph, Spearfish OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City St. John the Evangelist, Ft. Pierre St. Michael, Hermosa Married in Rapid City Married in Huntington Beach, Calif. Married in Darwen, England Married in Beulah, N.D. Married in Downer’s Grove, Ill. June 12, 1965 January 30, 1965 July 7, 1965 June 19, 1965 February 6, 1965 October 2015 Columns WRC 15 The mystery of male-female complementarity James Parker came out at age 17 and flesh,’ man and woman, rediscover, so to has effectively collapsed the mystery of later entered into a relationship with an- speak, every time and in a special way, the sexuality into the trivial pursuit of mutu- other man. He worked as a gay activist for mystery of creation.” ally-agreed-upon pleasurable sensations. It a while, but his personal experiences of in- The personal and bodily complementar- has managed to reconfigure that sexuality timacy and human sexuality eventually led ity of man and woman, along with the “du- into, basically, sterile acts of mutual auto- him to grasp that “same-sex marriage just ality of a mysterious mutual attraction,” eroticism. Men and women, neutered and doesn’t exist; even if you want to say that it reminds us, again in the words of the Pope, neutralized by various surgeries, pharma- does.” He concluded that trying to persuade how “femininity finds itself, in a sense, in ceuticals, or other devices, no longer really those with homosexual inclinations that the presence of masculinity, while mas- need each other in their complementary they can have marriage like heterosexual culinity is confirmed through femininity.” sexual roles, with homosexual genital ac- couples is basically to “hoodwink” them: In recent times, nevertheless, the impor- tivity claiming the status of just another “Deep down, there is no mystery between tance of the bodily and spiritual comple- variant of the same game. This depleted vi- activity between members of the same sex two men, ultimately.” mentarity of man and woman has come to sion of our sexuality strips out the beauti- fails to communicate objectively either the This striking insight helps bring into be diminished and even negated in the ful mystery at its core and diminishes our gift of life or the gift of self. Such activity focus the authentic and remarkable mystery minds of many, largely due to the diffusion human dignity. countermands authentic intimacy by col- we encounter in the joining of husband and of contraception. This way of intentionally Human sexuality clearly touches deep lapsing into a form of consensual bodily ex- wife in marriage. That abiding mystery impeding our own procreativity has effec- human chords, including the reality of our ploitation, contradicting the very design and touches on their one flesh union and reveals tively diminished and even undermined our solitude. In the depths of the human heart meaning of the body in its nature as mas- an inner fruitfulness, enabling them to con- ability to perceive the inner order and in- is found a desire for completion through the culine or feminine. It represents, in fact, the tribute together something greater than ei- terpersonal meaning of our own sexuality. total spousal gift of oneself to another, a gift lifeless antithesis of nuptial fruitfulness and ther can do alone, namely, the engendering Pope John Paul II once described the root that profoundly contributes to alleviating faithfulness. of new life in the marital embrace. Ulti- truth about human sexuality as that “char- our primordial sense of human solitude. The beauty and meaning of every sexual mately, that life-giving mystery flows from acteristic of man — male and female — Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis encounter in marriage, then, is rooted not their radical male–female complementarity. which permits them, when they become have noted how the deeper mystery of com- only in faithful and exclusive love, but also Pope John Paul II commented on this ‘one flesh,’ to submit at the same time their munion that we seek through intimacy is in the radical complementarity of spouses “mystery of complementarity” when he whole humanity to the blessing of fertility.” connected to this desire to overcome soli- manifested in the abiding mystery of their noted how “uniting with each other (in the The routine promotion of contraceptive tude. We are ultimately intended for com- mutual procreativity. Pope Francis, speak- conjugal act) so closely as to become ‘one sexual relations across all strata of society munion, so our experiences of human ing at the 2015 Synod of Bishops and ad- solitude draw us into relationship, and dressing the theme of “The Vocation and In Your Prayers beckon us to an encounter with the other. Mission of the Family in the Church and in In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and death Yet the union of friendship that arises the Contemporary World,” reiterated this anniversaries of the priests who serve us. Ordinations: November 29, Fr. Vincent between two men, for example, or between divine design over human sexuality when Suparman, SCJ. Birthdays: November 6, Fr. Jonathan Dillon; November 8, Fr. Andrzej two women, while clearly important in he stressed: “This is God’s dream for his Wyrostek; November 9, Fr. Robert Baden; November 10, Fr. William Zandri and Fr. helping to overcome solitude, can be pred- beloved creation: to see it fulfilled in the Peter Klink, SJ; November 24, Fr. Janusz Korban; November 25, Fr. Daniel Juelfs. icated only on non-genital forms of sharing loving union between a man and a woman, Necrology: November 4, 1955, Francis Guessen; November 4, 1997, Joseph Sheehan, if their friendship is to be authentic, fruitful rejoicing in their shared journey, fruitful in SJ; November 7, 1958, James Keller; November 10, 1981, Thomas Healy; November and spiritually life-giving. Genital sexual their mutual gift of self.” 10, 1997, Bernard Fagan, SJ; November 15, 1961, William Kingsley; November 17, 1902, Michael Quinlan; November 18, 1973, Michael Costigan; November 20, 1950, Louis O’Connor, SJ; November 20, 1965, Eugene O’Connor; November 21, 1945, Berthold Brown, OSB; November 21, 1978, Ralph Villwock; November 22, 1996, Christian Keeler, SJ; November 23, 1989, Patrick Igoe; November 28, 1915, Bishop John Stariha; November 28, 2014, Peter Kovarik; November 29, 2003, Andrew Staricek; November 29, 2006, William Pauly, SJ. 16 WRC Social Justice October 2015 Social Justice lifts up ‘the least among us’ By Sue Jimmerson various societal needs and to guide Talking with Mary Helen Olsen, you SJC’s vision and efforts. Olsen is very are moved by her enthusiasm, commit- grateful for the strong support of ment, and heartfelt desire for others to Bishop Robert Gruss for the work of better understand “social justice” and SJC, his challenge that “Each of us is become engaged in lifting up “the least called to shape our world,” and his call among us.” As current President of the for “conversion of the heart for social Diocesan Social Justice Commission justice. …” Using a “hands-on ap- (SJC), Olsen seeks to reinvigorate the proach,” three SJC committees (educa- mission and vision set when SJC first tion, outreach, and advocacy) strive to started in late 2009, under first Presi- raise awareness on issues, seek life- dent Sheila Lien’s guidance. At that and-dignity-affirming answers, and time, former Bishop Blase Cupich gath- help guide public policy toward care for ered strong pro-lifers and Just Faith all life. graduates, asking them to unite in fur- ther advancing the social ministry of the The Seven Themes of Catholic Church. Their mission began with “promoting respect for all life sLife and Dignity of the October from conception to natural death” and Human Person added “advocacy on behalf of the poor sCall to Family, Community, and 2015 Respect Life Month Message: for economic justice, the promotion of Participation the common good in society and the sRights and Responsibilities ‘Every Life Is Worth Living’ world, and good stewardship of God’s sOption for the Poor and creation” (SJC Bylaws). The Seven WASHINGTON — People discover their worth when they discover the Vulnerable their true identity as created in God’s image and called to an eternal destiny Themes of Catholic Social Teaching sThe Dignity of Work and the (see box) have continued to illuminate with him, said Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Boston Rights of Workers and chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities (USCCB), in the an- s Solidarity nual Respect Life Month statement. Catholics and all people of good will in s Care for God’s Creation the United States are invited to participate in Respect Life Month. Respect Life Month, observed in October, begins the new, yearlong FOR cycle of the Respect Life Program, which continues through the following MARCH LIFE September. It is a time dedicated by the U.S. bishops for the church nation- January 20-23, 2016 wide to bring attention to, celebrate, and work and pray for the protection Travel to Washington D.C. with of the gift of human life … The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Fr. Tim Hoag, Fr. John Paul Trask, publishes new materials each year on various human life issues to aid the and thousands of others to local efforts within the church of building a culture of life throughout the March for Life! year. The theme of the 2015-16 Respect Life Program is “Every life is worth living.” Families; Youth groups (16+); “Whether it lasts for a brief moment or for a hundred years, each of our Newman Clubs; young adults; lives is a good and perfect gift,” wrote Cardinal O’Malley. “At every stage Pro-Life members and all who want and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love.” to be inspired to continue the fight Cardinal O’Malley wrote that nothing can diminish a person’s God-given for life are welcome! dignity or the worth of his or her life, only that others may fail to respect human dignity. He also noted that encountering another’s suffering, while Limited Space available. difficult, is an opportunity to embrace them with love, attention and prayer. Reserve your place now! More information on the Respect Life Program, including resources and Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours, Inc. the full text of Cardinal O’Malley’s statement, is available canterburypilgrimages.com [email protected] online: www.usccb.org/respectlife. (USCCB News Release 9-14-15) October 2015 News WRC 17 CSS honors the life of Fr. Bill Pauly, SJ By Laurie Hallstrom in honor of the late Msgr. William after leaving South Dakota. In At the Catholic Social Services an- O’Connell — was presented posthu- a memorial video he said, “I nual banquet, September 20, in Rapid mously to Fr. William “Bill” Pauly, SJ. am glad for the thousands of City, four people were honored with The Order of St. Benedict awards, people I have been honored to awards. The Founders Award — named which exemplify the spirit of the work pray with over the last 25 done by the St. Martin Benedictine Sis- years as a priest and 40 years ters, went to Chuck and Barbara Lien; as a Jesuit.” Stephanie Hurd, past board president; Three people who knew and Gogie Enstad, past board president, Father Pauly well were se- and co-chair of the new building capital lected to speak about him. Jim Kinyon, executive director of CSS present- Charles McGaa, parish minis- campaign with Msgr. O’Connell. ing the Founders Award posthumously for Fr. Jim Kinyon, executive director of ter at Sacred Heart Church, William Pauly, SJ. Accepting the award are Fr. CSS said during a 1990s visit to Pine Pine Ridge; Mary Pauly Lacy, Joseph Daoust, SJ, Pine Ridge and Fr. Thomas Ridge Reservation, Father Pauly chal- Milwaukee, Wis., Father Lawler, provincial of the Jesuit Wisconsin lenged to him to establish services on Pauly’s sister who represented Province. (WRC photos by Becky Berreth) the reservation. his family; and Fr. Peter Klink, Father Pauly served at Holy Rosary SJ, Pine Ridge. They recalled Mission, Pine Ridge, from 1989-2006 his compassion, love of poetry and gen- Diocese of Rapid City. He recalled Fa- and he was a former there. He erous laughter. Accepting the award for ther Pauly, “He had a big heart ... we passed away while on sabbatical shortly Father Pauly were Fathers Thomas are all sad that he is no longer with us. Lawler, Provincial of the Jesuit Wis- I am even sadder Bill didn’t live to see Benedict Award Winners Stephanie consin Province and Joseph Daoust, SJ, Pope Francis — they share a similar Hurd and Gogie Enstad, (front row) current superior at Holy Rosary Mis- view of the church. So many people de- Charles and Barbara Lien. sion. pended on Bill for compassion, for love Father Lawler formerly served in the and care.” Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Sisters celebrate St. Junipero canonization Merciful Love Connections marks 10 years By Sr. Florence Junipero Serra holy cards and medals. Sister Yvette Mallow, OSB, and the “We fund programs there by asking McManamen, OSB sOn the weekend of September 25- board of directors of Merciful Love the staff what their needs are and then sOur sisters greatly appreciated 27 Sisters Carol Kovarik, Edna Marie Connection celebrate 10 years of begin fundraising efforts to meet those Msgr. William O’Connell’s support Stephenson, Samantha Chamley and fundraising this year. The organization needs. One of the very first things they during his many years of priesthood, Florence McManamen joined four uses grants and donations to support needed was a replacement for the 1927 especially since he retired to Casa other Benedictine Communities at Sa- projects at the Refuge of Mercy — a roof.” Refuge workers also asked for Maria, Piedmont. He presided at or cred Heart Monastery in Yankton, for home for unwed mothers and their ba- funding for computer programs and so- concelebrated Mass for us almost a Benedictine Vocation Weekend. bies in Chile. cial programs. daily and he was with us for many The refuge currently has 11 staff The infant development program other community activities. We are members who include a psychologist, surprised him. “These girls grew up on happy that his burial place is near our housemothers, cooks, and teachers. It the streets. They don’t know how to sisters’ cemetery so we can visit his has the capacity to hold 20 women and care for and nurture their babies,” he grave as we visit and pray for our de- their children. said. One of things Sr. Yvette likes ceased sisters. Bill Lehtinen, Bothell, Washington, about the refuge is they teach the girls sHaving spent many of his youthful is the vice president of the Merciful a trade. “They teach them to use a com- years in California, the canonization Love Connection. By trade he is a con- puter, or they have a volunteer who of St. Junipero Serra meant a lot to struction engineer. Lehtinen became in- teaches them how to give manicures, Father Bob Baden from Casa Maria. volved with the project when Sr. Yvette and they teach the girls basic hygiene,” He suggested that we celebrate the Sister Carol Kovarik, Sister Florence asked him about the price and logistics she said. McManamen, Sister Samantha Chamley, first to be canonized on Ameri- and Sister Edna Marie Stephenson are of replacing a floor at the refuge. “I did- can soil and bought delicious meat for pictured with a stand-up cutout of n’t quite understand the questions so I To find out more about supporting the main dish of the noon meal. Father Bishop Martin Marty. It was at his invita- went South America and was able to the refuge contact Sr. Yvette at 605-343- Baden also gifted us with Saint tion the sisters came to the diocese. see the scope of the problems. 3541 or [email protected]. 18 WRC News October 2015 Schools and sports team mascots — what’s in a name? By Deacon Marlon Leneaugh bility and tenacity. ways been races of people who were into categories that are dehumanizing. Director of Native Ministries There seems to be a lot of contro- thought to be inferior, uncivilized, and Are we all one people created in the As schools once again begin a new versy concerning the Washington Red- considered savages that easily became image and likeness of a loving God? year, we begin to hear familiar under- skins logo and mascot as of late due to targets and the victims of subjugation. It’s hard to fathom that in 2015, we tones of the mascot issue. What is a the derogatory word “redskins.” There That is the reason we had the era of still struggle with racial issues and mascot and why do sports teams have are no other races of people that have slavery and the era of “kill the Indian some people feeling they are superior them? According to Merriam-Webster, and save the man.” These were reasons to others. Are we not equals before the a mascot is defined as; “a person, to violate and abuse certain peoples be- Lord? Would it be better if our schools animal, or object adopted by a cause they were made out to be less and sports teams had mascots and logos group as a symbolic figure to than human. that portray the best qualities we can bring good luck.” Perhaps, you may think that I am strive for as opposed to old slurs? In When one reads that blowing this out of proportion, because Mt 25:31-46, we read the account of definition it has a posi- it’s only a logo right, what’s the big the Judgment of the Nations. The crite- tive connotation and deal? But given the history and vi- ria used by God when judging is: what the purpose of the ciousness of those early American did you do for the least of your brothers mascot is to represent years, one must cringe when we still and sisters? What will your response and symbolize the team. been disgraced to depict logos or mas- see native peoples objectified and put be? I couldn’t comment on the history of cots other than Native Americans. I the mascot, but I think initially the mas- once thought it was a way of honoring cot was a person, animal or object that and respecting the Native People but it was chosen to reflect the strength and seems to be done out of a derogatory character of a team, take for example and disrespectful context. My folks al- the football team Bears. Their ways said,“that if what you are doing is mascot symbolizes a fierce menacing hurtful to someone else, you should force meant to intimidate opponents. stop doing it.” Maybe that logic is too The mascot identifies with the tough- simple and hard to understand because ness of the team. The original intent the almighty dollar clouds the issue and was not to mimic or disrespect a certain removes all common sense. race of people but to capture their no- Throughout history there have al-

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708 St Joseph St., Rapid City SD s 605-348-5228 October 2015 News WRC 19 Two deacons ordained 25 years ago New Employees In the Diocese of Rapid City two men were ordained deacons 25 years ago. On August 26, Randy Vette, began work as the Director of Deacon George Gladfelter was ordained June 10, 1990, by Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He graduated from St. Mary then-Bishop Charles Chaput, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of University, Winona, Minn., and has Basic Certification in Cate- Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Although retired, he continues to chesis from the Veritatis Splendor Institute. He served the last assist at cathedral Masses. He was invited to participate in the two years as youth director for St. Therese the Little Flower diaconate-training program by the director of the program at Church, Rapid City, where he is also a parishioner. that time, Fr. John Hatcher, SJ. Shawna Hanson joined Father Mark McCormick in Randy Vette “If the Lord calls you to something and you do not do it, you Offices of Vocations and Stewardship as an Administrative are not doing his will; however, I had to asked myself ‘am I the Assistant on September 21. She earned a bachelor’s degree in right person? Does the Lord know what he is doing?’” said Dea- personnel administration and industrial relations from the Uni- con Gladfelter. In the course of his training, he made a 30-day versity of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo. She is a member of the retreat using the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, 19th annotation, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. under the guidance of Fr. Jim Ryan, SJ. To learn more about the Youth and Young Adult Ministry or “Being a deacon means serving the needs of the people,” he said, and then the Offices of Stewardship and Vocations visit www.rapidcity diocese.org. added, “I am happy to help people grow in faith.” Shawna Hanson He worked at the South Dakota Schools of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, as Director of the Computation Center and Computer Science. At the time of his ordination he was the Director of Student Information Systems. Knights of Columbus donate to CareNet Deacon Mike Curtain was ordained July 22, 1990, At Blessed Sacrament at St. Joseph Church in Spearfish by Bishop Chaput. He Church, Rapid City, and his wife, Wilma are retired in Idaho Falls, Idaho. John Gehlsen, grand Deacon Curtin ministered in Colome, Winner and at two knight, Our Lady of Rapid city parishes — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpet- the Black Hills Coun- ual Help and St. Therese. He retired from ministry in cil #7079; and Thad 2006. Liebig, state deputy, Employment Opportunity Knights of Columbus; The Black Hills State University Newman Center is looking for a Capital Campaign and presented Stacey Development Director. Ideal candidates will have a minimum three years experience in Wollman, director of fundraising, sales and marketing. Candidates need to have excellent communication and organi- the CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center; with one of two checks totaling zational skills, be able to contact donors and solicit funds. Preferred candidates are expected to $34,229 at CareNet’s 30th Annual Dinner, Oct 1. The money will be used to be involved in the Spearfish community and be available for some evening and weekend events. purchase a portable ultrasound machine for on-site services to pregnant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Please email resume with references to women in rural communities, colleges and universities, and Native American [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2015 reservations West River. As part of the “National Ultrasound Initiative” of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, more than 500 ultrasound ma- chines have been purchased through this program. The Supreme Council agreed to match the OLBH council’s funds to make this purchase possible. Other councils in the state and a small prayer group at OLBH also helped raise the matching funds. (Courtesy photo) 20 WRC October 2015 October 2015 News WRC 21

Terra Sancta Guild Dinner Cindy Begley, Rapid City; Tavis and Cindy Weidenbach, Custer; and Mary Helen and Rich Olsen, Rapid City; pose for a photo during the Terra Sancta Guild Din- ner, September 19. To learn more about the Terra Sancta Guild, an annual giv- ing society, contact Tim Henderson, 605-343-3541 or [email protected]. (Courtesy photo)

Bishop’s Hunt for Seminarians Bishop Robert Gruss, Tony Berendse, Gary Grajczyk, Ken Efferding, Larry Smith, Pete Lien, Warren Whalen, Tim Henderson, Mark Schlichte, Richard Smith, Kim Sarver, Fr. Chris Hathaway, and Terry Sewell pose for a photo after the annual Bishop’s Hunt for Seminarians. The hunt raises money for seminarian education. It is held at Stukel’s Upland Adventures in Gregory. (Not pictured: Fr. Mark McCormick, Bob Thompson, Greg Schweiss, and Bill Gartland. Photo courtesy Bishop Robert Gruss) Diocese found in compliance with Charter (Photo courtesy Fr. Janusz Korban) Bishop Robert Gruss has received a letter from Stonebridge Business Partners, Healing Retreat the company that conducts the audits for the Charter for the Protection of A Healing Retreat was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Children and Young People. Dated Sept. 29, the letter states the Diocese of Rapid City, September 11-13. Father Richard McAlear, OMI, led the three day Rapid City is in compliance with the data collection requirements for the retreat which included a healing Mass and service. 2014/15 Charter audit period. Their documentation has been forwarded to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Youth and Child Protection. Profession of Vows Mother Butler Center Brother Peter Joseph Anton Maria Bruch made his solemn Annual Bazaar profession of vows on the feast of Our Lady's Nativity, 231 Knollwood Dr. Rapid City, S.D. Sept. 8. He joins more than 50 choir and brothers at (Across from the Carmike 10 Movie Theater) Our Lady of the Annunciation of Clear Creek Abbey in Hulbert, Okla., as a brother. Clear Creek Abbey is a monastic Sun. Nov 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. foundation of the French Abbey Notre Dame de lll l Fontgombault, which is a foundation of Saint Pierre de Arts Crafts Bingo Children’s Games Baked Goods Solesmes. The abbey continues the ideals of St. Benedict. l l l Food Concession Silent Auction And More! Brother Peter is the son of Paul & Cindy Bruch of Sturgis. Raffle Prizes A Safe Environment for Children and Young People $1000.00 l $500.00 l $250.00 The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. To report allegations of Numerous other prizes! sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim Assistance coordinator, Barbara Tickets can be purchased from the Parish Office or at the Bazaar. Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims, she can be contacted privately EVERYONE INVITED at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has caller ID and messaging features. All information Proceeds benefit the Mother Butler Center will be treated confidentially. Alleged victims are advised of their right to report alleged which provides an educational and gathering abuse to civil authorities. center for the local community In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving chil- For more information please call the office dren or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Dio- manager at (605) 343-2165) cese of Rapid City will be investigated. The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on the diocesan website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. 22 WRC News October 2015

Veritatis Splendor Institute Mass of Certification Thirty-one people completed the basic level of the Veritatis Splendor Institute catechist certification program. Bishop Robert Gruss awarded them certificates at Mass on September 13 in the Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta Retreat Center. Basic certification requires one year of classes based on the four pillars of the catechism and catechetical methodology. In addition to their religious studies, participants learn how to teach the faith, programs to use, and how to engage people about the faith. Twenty-one students will con- tinue to the master’s level where they will explore specific topics of the faith in more depth. (Pictured, not in order) The 2014-2015 basic class: Joanne Lasting Love Achbach, Anna Bronemann, Julie Bernard, Donna Larson, Jean Verch Juran, A Celebration of Marriage Mass was held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City, Septem- Kristine Engelhardt, Jean Grode, Elizabeth Hofer, Margaret Jackson, Stacy ber 20. Following Mass, a luncheon was hosted by the Diocesan Office of Fam- Tate, and Thomas Olsen — Rapid City; Margaret Anderson, and LeAnn Vette — ily Life Ministries. In attendance were couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, or more Spearfish; Rose Marie Anderson, Patty Lihs, Janelle Flottmeyer, and Carol Pond years of marriage this year. Bishop Robert Gruss presented certificates to the — Fort Pierre; Jennifer Black Bear — Rosebud; Brad Blauvelt, couples who were honored. This year, Fred and Rita Gossman, Blessed Sacra- Kathleen Van Asma, Kenneth Van Asma, Eileen Desmond, and Bridgette Fode — ment Church, Rapid City, were the longest married couple in attendance. Piedmont; JoAnn Brown — Faith; Jody Burger — Colome; Carrie Donovan — They have been for 67 years. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) Belle Fourche; Carol LaDeaux — Pine Ridge; Belva Shopene — Winner; Doug Stukel and Sandy Stukel — Gregory; and Belinda Wickham — Custer. (Photo courtesy Jacques Daniel) October 2015 News WRC 23 Outdoor Rosary Walk built in Martin Crewmembers James Begeman, Paul Fanning, and Tom Yordy, lay out the first decade of the rosary walking path at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Martin. On September 5, the walk was completed by the installation of individual footstones created by parishioners using concrete stones and colored glass fragments. The stones were placed throughout a windbreak that shelters the church. Each foot- stone represents an Our Father or Hail Mary and was randomly placed by a team of volunteers. The idea was conceived by the pastoral council as a means for the faithful to gather to pray the Diocesan Youth Rallies rosary in a peaceful outdoor setting and to Leo Orban and Destinee Heizelman, St. Therese the Little Flower, Rapid City, further enhance the grotto of Our Lady of blow-up balloons as part of the high school and middle school diocesan youth Fatima and surrounding area. The church’s bell rallies, Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City, on October 11. There were tower is the starting point of the rosary walk path and it 270 people at the annual event that concluded with Bishop Robert Gruss ends at the grotto. A special rite of blessing for the path will occur in celebrating Mass. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) October to honor Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. (Photos courtesy Anthony Kathol) 24 WRC October 2015 Now outh atters Playing Life after the convent: Goosebumps (Columbia) Y The children’s book series comes M Twenty finding the courage to start over to the big screen as a mildly scary adventure that unleashes There is no scrapbook of Josephine’s incurable cough, placed her hands on Something author R.L. Stine’s (Jack Black) Kathy Webb’s life as a Do- the way Sister Marie Caritas’ Kathy’s, a feeling of vast and varied menagerie of minican sister. No picture veil crinkled up and Sister dread seized her. monsters. The ghouls are safely frames or friendship bracelets, Mary Angela’s veil stuck out “Whatever grace had trapped inside the locked manu- no memorabilia perched in and Sister Mary Kevin’s veil sustained me while I Christina Capecchi scripts of the reclusive writer’s a closet or buried in a trunk. lay over her shoulder. had been there was works until a new neighbor The only artifact from her con- There were 275 Dominican completely gone,” Kathy said. itual direction, countless con- (Dylan Minnette), motivated by vent days is the long apron she Sisters of St. Cecilia in their She didn’t dare articulate vent dreams and some counsel- puppy love for Stine’s daughter wore to protect her white habit, Nashville convent when Kathy that awful feeling, so she pro- ing, Kathy loves life again. She (Odeya Rush), and misguidedly bearing her former identity on Webb lived among them, and ceeded in social mode, posing lives with a friend in an apart- fearing for her safety, trespasses in the company of a schoolmate a tiny tag sewn onto the back: during her first two years, it felt in group photos with a tight ment near Minneapolis, (Ryan Lee), and inadvertently “Sister Cora Marie 558.” like home. smile on her freckled face, teaches preschool, attends a releases them. Led by a creepy The rest is muscle memory: But when she professed her catching up with friends, eating Catholic studies master’s pro- ventriloquist’s dummy (voiced by the smell of the incense, the first temporary vows on a Sun- with her grandparents. When gram and communicates with Black) who is both Stine’s alter sound of the high-pitched bells, day morning in August 2010, she retreated to her room for guys on CatholicMatch. Mar- ego and his nemesis, the crea- the memorized prayers that still becoming an official Catholic the night, she tried to explain riage, she says, is a genuine de- tures wreak havoc as their quar- flow out of her. “O sacred ban- sister, everything changed. The away her feelings — typical jit- sire of her heart, not a default tet of pursuers struggles to unite quet in which Christ is re- Mass was supposed to mark the ters, sure to diminish — and vocation. She’s waiting on and recapture them. Director ceived…” culmination of a call the 28- eventually fell asleep. God’s perfect timing, having Rob Letterman’s cheerful bit of gothic fluff will suit most family There is her intimate knowl- year-old from Lexington, Ky., It wasn’t until the following recognized the danger in think- members, though small fry may ing you can make something edge of the sisters, idiosyn- had first experienced in high week, when she had begun los- be overly unsettled. Frequent crasies perceived amid the school, a public and unabashed ing sleep and struggling with work, mistaking the avoidance peril, tense situations, an im- uniform: the prioress general’s yes to the Lord. her new teaching position, that of red flags for the absence of plicit reference to homosexual- brisk walk, Sister Marie As the Mother Superior Kathy shared her concerns with them. ity. The Catholic News Service her superior, beginning a Some of the most defining classification is A-II — adults and Do not say A “YouCat” nugget courtesy painful process of discern- decisions of your 20s, Kathy adolescents. The Motion Picture of the Office of Youth ing out of the vocation she says, are not the paths you Association of America rating is PG — parental guidance sug- ‘I am only a youth’ & Young Adult Ministry had once felt so sure of. It commit to but the ones you seemed liked a strange re- walk away from. In every gested. Some material may not What is necessary for a Christian, sacramental marriage? be suitable for children. A sacramental marriage has three necessary elements: (a) versal. Was she now saying brave no, God can carve out a free consent, (b) the affirmation of a lifelong, exclusive no to God? Had she fallen beautiful new yes. union, and (c) openness to children. The most profound thing from grace? Did that make Kathy is keenly aware of the about a Christian marriage, however, is the couple’s the bride of Christ his many fruits she continues to knowledge: “We are a living image of the love between shamed ex-wife? reap from her in conse- Christ and the church” (1644-1654, 1664). Four months after pro- crated life, especially as it in- The requirement of unity and indissolubility is directed in fessing her vows, Kathy forms her teaching. And the first place against polygamy, which Christianity views as a moved into her parents’ whenever she bakes cookies, Classifications fundamental offense against charity and human rights; it is she pulls out her apron from basement. “I felt like I had a Crimson Peak...... O also directed against what could be called “successive scarlet letter on me,” she Nashville, a reminder of a past Everest...... A-II polygamy,” a series of non-binding love affairs that never said. she’s neither hiding nor The Walk...... A-III arrive at one, great, irrevocable commitment. The She attended daily Mass dwelling on. “It’s really effec- Classifications used by the USCCB are: requirement of marital fidelity entails a willingness to enter a with her mom, experiencing tive,” she says simply. Splat- A-I, general patronage; A-II, adults lifelong union, which excludes affairs outside the marriage. a profound wave of peace tered with peanut butter and and adolescents; A-III, adults; L, The requirement of openness to fertility means that the each time she received chocolate, the apron is still limited adult audiences, films whose Christian married couple are willing to accept any children problematic content many adults Communion. She started to serving its purpose. So is she. would find troubling; O, morally that God many send them. Couples who remain childless are rebuild her life. offensive. For more information, visit called by God to become “fruitful” in some other way. A Christina Capecchi is a freelance Today, after five years, http://www.catholicnews.com/ marriage in which one of these elements is excluded at the writer from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., movies.htm. heaps of prayer, regular spir- and the editor of SisterStory.org. marriage ceremony is not valid.