DAKOTA CATHOLIC ACTION Volume 72, Number 5 The Catholic Voice for the Diocese of Bismarck May 2013

INDEX Historic priestly ordination to From the Bishop’s Desk...... 2 Ordination Spotlight Q&A...... 4 be televised on KFYR-TV 2013 God’s Share Appeal...... 7-9 Will also be streamed online at kfyrtv.com Balancing Church and State...... 11 BISMARCK – For just the second time in Church of St. Therese (Minot). Cunningham Calendar of Events...... 15 its history, the Diocese of Bismarck will ordain has been appointed to be pastor of St. Bonaven- a total of six men to the diocesan priesthood ture (Underwood), St. Catherine (Turtle Lake) on June 13, 2013. KFYR-TV will broadcast and St. Edwin (Washburn).* the event live from the Cathedral of the Holy • Rev. Mr. Joseph Evinger from the Church Spirit in Bismarck beginning at 3 p.m. on June of Sts. Peter and Paul (New Hradec). Evinger 13. KFYR News Director and anchor Monica has been appointed to be parochial vicar of St. Hannan will provide commentary alongside Fr. Joseph (Williston). Brian Gross, pastor of the Church of Epiphany • Rev. Mr. Thomas Grafsgaard from the in Watford City, N.D. and Our Lady of Conso- Church of Corpus Christi (Bismarck). Grafs- lation in Alexander. gaard has been appointed to be parochial vicar The ordination broadcast is sponsored by for St. Leo (Minot) and part-time religion the University of Mary and will be shown on instructor for Bishop Ryan Catholic School. KFYR-TV in Bismarck as well as its sister sta- • Rev. Mr. Jared Johnson from the Church tions across central and western North Dakota: of St. Joseph (Williston). Johnson has been ap- KMOT-TV in Minot, KQCD-TV in Dickinson pointed to be chaplain/instructor for St. Mary’s and KUMV-TV in Williston. In addition, the Central High School (Bismarck) and part-time event will be streamed online at kfyrtv.com. parochial vicar for Cathedral of the Holy Spirit “With such a large number of men being (Bismarck). ordained this year, the Cathedral will certainly • Rev. Mr. Corey Nelson from the Church of be strapped for space,” explained Matthew Our Lady of Grace (Minot). Nelson has been Kurtz, director of communications for the Bis- appointed to be parochial vicar for Saint Anne marck Diocese. “Now that the ordination will (Bismarck) and part-time religion instructor be broadcast on live TV and streamed online, for St. Mary’s Central High School. Msgr. Folda, the youngest of three children, grew up in Omaha, thousands of people beyond the walls of the • Rev. Mr. Robert Shea from the Church of Neb. He said he had never been to Fargo before his appoint- Cathedral will be able to share in this momen- St. Paul (Hazelton). Shea has been appointed ment as bishop of the diocese. (Photo courtesy of Fargo tous event.” to be parochial vicar for Ascension (Bismarck) Diocese, Katie Wise) The first time six men were ordained to the from July 1, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2013. He will then diocesan priesthood on the same day in the Bis- complete his post-graduate studies in Rome, Monsignor John Thomas marck Diocese was May 25, 2000. The six men Italy. to be ordained on June 13 are: *All appointments are effective July 1, 2013. Folda appointed Bishop • Rev. Mr. Patrick Cunningham from the Complete pastoral assignments will be published of Fargo FARGO – Pope Francis has appointed Mon- signor John Thomas Folda, 51, as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, which serves more Cardinals are coming— than 72,000 Catholics and 132 parishes and missions in the eastern half of North Dakota. The Holy See made the announcement April 8. for the first time ever Bishop-elect Folda will be the eighth Bishop of Fargo. He succeeds Bishop Samuel Aquila, Burke, Dolan will visit diocese in coming months who was named Archbishop of Denver on May 29, 2012. Bishop David Kagan, Bishop of By Matthew Kurtz was previously archbishop of St. Louis, Mo., Bismarck, has served as Apostolic Administra- History is in the making in the Bismarck and bishop of La Crosse, Wis. tor of the Diocese of Fargo since Archbishop Diocese. A cardinal of the Catholic Church Chinese Cardinal Thomas Tien Ken-sin Aquila was installed in Denver on July 18, 2012. will be making a public privately visited Bismarck He continues as Apostolic Administrator until visit to western North Da- Bishop Hilary Hacker the episcopal ordination of Bishop-elect Folda, kota for the first time when in August 1964 after the which is scheduled for June 19 in Fargo. Cardinal Raymond Burke two became friends at the “My time as the Apostolic Administrator visits for the diocesan Second Vatican Council. for the Diocese of Fargo has been a blessing to Corpus Christi Celebration Tien, who was the first me and I must sincerely thank all the Catho- June 2, 2013. non-white cardinal in the Burke, 64, will preside history of the Catholic lic faithful of the diocese for their prayers and Cardinal Burke Cardinal Tien cooperation,” said Bishop Kagan. “In a special at Mass beginning at 11:30 Church, made a quiet stop way, the priests and deacons of the diocese and a.m. at the Cathedral of at the bishop’s residence and said Mass at the entire diocesan staff have been so good dur- the Holy Spirit in Bis- Annunciation Priory during his stay. ing this interim time. I know that Bishop-elect marck on June 2, which is The diocese will host a cardinal for the Folda will find the same cheerful and willing the feast of Corpus Christi second time this October, when Cardinal cooperation that I have.” (the Body and Blood of Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and A priest of the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., Christ). Burke will lead president of the United States Conference Bishop-elect Folda currently serves as rector of a eucharistic procession of Catholic Bishops, visits to give a keynote outdoors at 12:30 p.m. and address at THIRST 2013, a conference spon- St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Neb. Cardinal Dolan “I have known Bishop-elect Folda for several will give a meditation and sored by the Bismarck Diocese in coopera- years and was delighted to receive the news of holy hour at 3 p.m. Afterwards, he will travel tion with the University of Mary Oct. 25-27 his appointment as Bishop of Fargo,” Bishop to Richardton to offer a retreat for the priests at the Bismarck Civic Center. Kagan commented. He said Folda’s experience of the diocese at Assumption Abbey. Those wishing to participate in either the as rector of the seminary “will be invaluable for Burke currently lives in Rome and serves Corpus Christi celebration or THIRST 2013 the present and future of the Diocese of Fargo.” as Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the should register online at www.bismarckdio- Check www.fargodiocese.org for more informa- Apostolic Signatura, which is the highest cese.com/events. tion regarding Bishiop-elect Folda’s ordination judicial authority in the Catholic Church. He and installation.  • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013

Bishop’s Schedule Bishop David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L. May 1-31, 2013 From May 2 -Light of Christ Catholic Schools meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 1:15 p.m. -Catholic Foundation dinner, Our Lady of Grace parish, Minot, 6 p.m.

May 3 The -Welcome, Catholic Daughters State Convention, Medora, 1 p.m. MDT -Home on the Range board meeting, Sentinel Butte, 2 p.m. MDT -Spring social & banquet, Home on the Range, Sentinel Butte, 5 p.m. MDT May 4 Bishop’s -Commencement, University of Mary, Civic Center, Bismarck, 1:30 p.m. -Grand March, banquet, keynote for Knights of Columbus State Convention, Jamestown Civic Center, 5:45 p.m. May 5 Desk -Confirmation, St. Joseph parish, Beulah (includes Church of St. Martin, Hazen) 2 p.m. CDT

May 7 -Annunciation Monastery, Sponsorship Formation Event, Radisson Hotel, Bismarck, 9 a.m. Halfway through May 8 -Liturgy & annual visit, St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, 10:30 a.m. May 9 the Year of Faith -Diocesan finance meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 10 a.m. -Diocesan Corporate Board meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 1 p.m. Have you participated? May 10 -Diocese of Fargo s we begin the month of of what we as Catholics believe and -Speaker, Young Adult Group, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 7 p.m. May we find ourselves at a better of understanding of why just about the half way we believe and practice our faith as May 12 mark of our observance of Catholics. -Confirmation, St. Patrick parish, Dickinson, 8 a.m. MDT Athe Year of Faith. When we began this It goes without saying that if we -Confirmation, St. Wenceslaus parish, Dickinson, 11 a.m. MDT graced moment last October, I had profess the Catholic faith of the May 13 asked all to enter into this year both Church, the apostolic faith, then we -Concelebrate liturgy, Northern Lights Chapel, Minot Air Force Base, Minot, 8 a.m. personally as well as communally, that must confess and live this same faith -Attend lunch & presentation Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Minot Air Force Base, Minot, is, as members of our diocese. with the same knowledge and un- 10 a.m. Since that time I know that our derstanding. These two aspects of -Catholic Charities N.D. meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, afternoon parishes and the diocese itself have of- Catholic life are inseparable. May 14 fered many opportunities for the spir- In the coming months your par- -Presbyteral Council meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 10 a.m. itual enrichment of our faith through ishes will continue to provide the increased times for the reception of opportunities for both spiritual and May 15 the sacraments, especially the sacra- educational growth and enrichment -Blue Mass for Law Enforcement, Fire Department and EMS Personnel, Cathedral of the Holy ment of penance, and through more in the faith. Please do try to take Spirit, Bismarck, 10 a.m. opportunities for eucharistic adora- advantage of as many of these oppor- -Confirmation, Corpus Christi parish, Bismarck, 7 p.m. tion. This is of the first importance tunities as you are able. Likewise, the May 16 for all of us and, as Pope Benedict said diocese will offer these same oppor- -Interview, Spring Drive, Real Presence Radio, 9 a.m. at the time, the New Evangelization tunities, especially on the coming so- -Diocesan Expansion Board meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 11 a.m. which the Year of Faith inaugurates lemnity of Corpus Christi, the feast of begins in the confessional. When we Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the THIRST May 17 pause to think about this, the Pope 2013 Eucharistic Conference, and our -Diocese of Fargo has come right to the heart of how pilgrimage to Italy. If you have been May 19 we can and do live our faith. Repent- able to participate in your parish’s -Pentecost, liturgy, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 10 a.m. ing of our sins and confessing them events and in some of the diocese’s -Graduation, St. Mary’s Central High School, Bismarck, 2 p.m. to the priest, receiving sacramental events, that is wonderful. If you have absolution and then using the graces not yet done so there is still time May 22 received re-evangelizes us so that we and I urge you to take advantage of -Diocese of Fargo, Baccalaureate Mass, Nativity Church, Fargo, 10 a.m. can evangelize others with the joy we these opportunities. We can never do -Graduation, Shanley High School Gym, Fargo, 6 p.m. have in knowing Jesus. enough to keep our faith and Catholic May 23 In addition to these many and life strong and vibrant. -Liturgy for diocesan staff, Chancery chapel, 8 a.m. wonderful opportunities for our Please join me in thanking al- -Directors staff meeting, Center for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, 9:15 a.m. personal and communal spiritual mighty God for the abundant bless- -Liturgy, 8th Grade Graduation, Church of Christ the King, Mandan, 7 p.m. growth, our parishes and the Diocese ings He continues to bestow on our have offered some excellent opportu- diocese. On May 31 Mr. Adam Maus May 26 -Confirmation, Catholic Congress, St. Anthony parish, Mandaree, 11 a.m. CDT nities during this Year to increase and will be ordained to the transitional strengthen our knowledge of our faith diaconate for the diocese and then May 28 through the study of the documents two weeks later six men will be or- -Interview, Real Presence Radio, Bismarck, 9 a.m. of the Second Vatican Council and, dained to the priesthood for service using the Catechism of the Catholic to our diocese. Thank you for your May 30 Church, studying the creed. Again, it prayers and let us continue to pray for -Diocese of Fargo was the hope and the intent of Pope vocations to the priesthood and the May 31 Benedict that in doing this all of us religious life in the Diocese of Bis- -Diaconate ordination for Seminarian Adam Maus, Church of St. Mary, Golva, 4 p.m. MDT would come to a better knowledge marck.

DAKOTA The Dakota Catholic Action (0011-5770) is published monthly except July by the Diocese of Bismarck, 420 Raymond Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-3723. atholic ction Periodical postage paid at Bismarck, ND, and additional mailing offices. C A POSTMASTER: Send address changes to address below. Publisher: Center for Pastoral Ministry - Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., Diocese of Bismarck USPS0011-5770 Dakota Catholic Action, P.A., J.C.L., Bishop of Bismarck 520 N. Washington Street, PO Box 1137 PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Editor: Matthew Kurtz Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 [email protected] Ph: 701-222-3035 Fax: 701-222-0269 The Dakota Catholic Action is funded in part by the annual God’s Share Appeal. www.bismarckdiocese.com May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action •  May, the “Mary” month rom By Michelle Duppong to Mary for the Holy Father’s intentions. The 15 F Marian Parishes in the Bismarck Diocese are: Year of Faith Coordinator From traditions passed on over the past few Our Lady of Consolation, Alexander centuries, special St. Mary Queen of Peace, Almont devotion is given to St. Mary, Bismarck The our Blessed Mother Queen of Peace, Dickinson Mary in the month St. Mary, Foxholm of May, particu- St. Mary, Golva larly honoring her as St. Mary, Hague “Mother of God” and St. Mary, Marmarth Bishop’s Living stations at Saint Anne School “Queen of Heaven.” Immaculate Conception, Max Pictured above and below: 8th graders at Saint Anne School in May also marks the St. Mary, Medora Bismarck portrayed the living stations of the cross March 22. Our Lady of Grace, Minot (Photos by Deacon Joe Krupinsky.) month of the famous Marian apparitions St. Mary, New England in Fatima, Portugal St. Mary, Richardton Desk beginning on May St. Mary, South Heart Michelle Duppong 13, 1917 to three Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Stanley shepherd children. Here are three devotions for celebrating this month: Marian Indulgence Opportunities: • May Crowning: This can take place in a A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful parish or home on or near May 1 by adorning a who: statue of Mary with a crown (can be made from • Devoutly recite the Marian rosary in a church flowers). When I was growing up, we would do or oratory, or in a family, a religious community, this in our parish on the first Sunday of May. All or an association of the faithful, and in general of the children, with those who made their first when several of the faithful gather for some hon- Holy Communion in front, would process in car- est purpose; rying flowers for our Blessed Mother. These would • Or devoutly join in the recitation of the be placed in a vase at her feet. The last child would rosary while it is being recited by the Supreme carry the crown that would be placed on Mary’s Pontiff and broadcast live by radio or television. head. In other circumstances, the indulgence is par- • Rosary: Since the time of St. Dominic in the tial. For these indulgences, you must: recite the 5 Protecting Our Children thirteenth century, devotion to the rosary has decades without interruption, devoutly mediate been continually promoted and urged among the on the mysteries and announce the mysteries dur- The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the health and protection of our children, young people and vulnerable faithful. Our Lady gave St. Dominic this power- ing public recitation of the rosary. adults. With the hope of healing the pain and suffering ful spiritual weapon in a vision and has encour- A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful from sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we encourage aged the praying of it throughout the following who: anyone who has suffered from this abuse to please come centuries for the conversion of hearts. Praying the • Devoutly recite the canticle of the Magnificat; forward and let us know. To report allegations of sexual rosary helps us to meditate on the events of our either at dawn, noon or evening devoutly recite abuse, please contact: Dale Eberle, Chancellor, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. Lord’s life, so that we can imitate him and Mary, the Angelus with its accompanying versicles and Phone: 701.222.3035 or 1.877.405.7435. The complaint his perfect disciple, in loving the Father through prayer or, during the Easter season, the Regina form and policies can be found on the diocesan web site at doing his will. caeli antiphon with its usual prayer; http://www.bismarckdiocese.com. • Marian Pilgrimage: In our diocese during • Devoutly address the Blessed Virgin Mary this Year of Faith, the faithful have the opportu- with some approved prayer (e.g. Maria, Mater gra- Code of Pastoral Conduct nity of receiving a plenary indulgence by making tiae; the Memorare; the Salve Regina; the Sancta The Catholic Church must be exemplary: Clergy, staff, a pilgrimage to participate in a sacred celebration Maria, succurre miseris; or the Sub tuum praesi- whether diocesan or parish, and volunteers are held or at least remain for a time in prayer and pious dium.) accountable for their behavior. To enable the highest level meditation to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit of accountability, there must be a clear and unambiguous or any of the 15 parishes dedicated to Mary. The *To gain a plenary indulgence one must be detached from definition of appropriate behavior. To this end, this Code of all sin and must fulfill the following three conditions: a Pastoral Conduct is defined for the Diocese of Bismarck indulgence is granted when the faithful (who are detached from sin or not in the act of sinning) go sacramental confession within eight days, receive our and it provides a foundation for implementing effective and Lord in holy Communion, and pray for the intention of the enforceable standards for all personnel. View the Code of to sacramental confession, receive the holy Eucha- pope. If these requirements are not met, the indulgence is Pastoral Conduct at http://www.bismarckdiocese.com. rist, and pray an Our Father, Creed, and prayer partial. Taken from the Manual of Indulgences published by the USCCB in 1999.

2nd Liturgical Calendar - May 2013 Annual Blue Mass Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck 1 2 3 4

• Green: Ordinary Time, from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday and Pentecost May 15, 2013, 10 a.m. to Advent • White: Easter and Christmas Seasons, feasts of Our Lord and Our Lady, and feasts of saints, especially virgins • Red: Pentecost octave, feasts of Christ’s Passion, Precious Blood, and St. Joseph, All are invited. Cross, and feasts of martyrs the Worker St. Anthanaius Sts. Phillip & James 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

6th Sunday of Easter 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Ascension of the Lord St. Matthias 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Pentecost 26 27 28 29 30 31 The Blue Mass is an opportunity to pray for all active, retired and deceased law Visitation of the Blessed enforcement officers, firefighters and - Fasting Most Holy Trinity Virgin Mary emergency medical personnel. - Feasting  • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013 ORDINATION SPOTLIGHT Q&A

For just the second time in its history, the When did you first begin to think about a marriage, but I am not sure I see that so much as Diocese of Bismarck will ordain a total of six vocation to the priesthood? When did you an accomplishment as I do a gift. men to the priesthood on June 13, 2013. The know that the priesthood was indeed your DCA is highlighting each of the six deacons vocation? What is your most memorable experience who are in final preparations for their ordina- I must have been around age twelve or thirteen. from your years of seminary formation? tion day. The certitude of knowing came when I made my There have been several very memorable en- ______thirty-day silent retreat. Even before that retreat, counters with God where I knew it was God com- though, I was fairly certain. municating with me. The second is the brother- hood that has developed between the members of Deacon Joseph Evinger Any closing thoughts/comments? my class. Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, I can only say pray often for priests and those in ecclesial authority. As many of us know—as we Who has had a significant impact on your life New Hradec have seen in civil leadership roles and maybe even and personal holiness? at times in ecclesial leadership roles—those given There is no doubt, What is your favorite sport? authority to serve the people of society are often my bride Judy, had the A “sport” that has caught my interest for some tempted to use this authority and their gifts for biggest impact on my years is unicycling. themselves. Thus I ask that you pray for me, for fu- life and my personal ture priests, and for all priests and bishops that we holiness. She is still What is your favorite liturgical season (and clergy serve you, Jesus’ holy flock, and that we may helping to form me why)? put to death all that is not of Christ in ourselves into the priest I hope to Holy Week and the Easter season. It is my favor- and cling to what is good (see Col. 3:5; Rom. 12:3). become. ite since it was—and If you can ask our Mother Mary to help you pray continues to be—Jesus’ for us, that would be cool, too. What are your death, resurrection, and thoughts and feel- ascension which gave us Deacon Evinger is finishing his studies at Sacred ings heading into the capacity to choose Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Mich. your ordination June Deacon Patrick Cunningham God and have a per- ______13? sonal relationship with There are so many, just like before our wedding: him. excitement, eagerness, anxiousness, wonderment, Deacon Patrick is this what I am really suppose to do, why me What kind of car do Cunningham Lord, what were you thinking when you called me? you drive? Yet I can’t wait for ordination. I am ready to begin A 2001 red Ford Fo- Church of the Little Flower, Minot to serve the people of the Diocese of Bismarck. cus sedan. It’s a pretty Deacon Joseph Evinger sweet ride. What is your favorite sport? What do you most look forward to during Rodeos are my favorite sport. I like to see if I your priesthood? What is your favorite food/dessert? come up with the same score for the cowboys as Helping people know how much God loves If it’s a mashed potato, it’s gotta be good. Pas- the judges. I also like working the stripping chute them and wants a relationship with them. Also tries are also up there, maybe a little higher. at the rodeo any chance I get. becoming a spiritual father to the people entrusted to me. What does your “perfect day” consist of? What is your favorite liturgical season (and Rising, praying, eating, socializing, studying, why)? When did you first begin to think about a playing, exercising, and returning to bed. If each of Ordinary time is my favorite. It is the time we vocation to the priesthood? When did you these is in the day, I must say it has been a “perfect journey with Jesus to Jerusalem. And it is the litur- know that the priesthood was indeed your day.” gical season that uses God’s favorite color: green. vocation? I first thought about the priesthood when I What is your greatest accomplishment? What kind of car do you drive? was in about the fifth or sixth grade and entered Reading through the whole Bible. It’s really I am from North Dakota, so I don’t drive a car. the minor seminary at 14 in 1958 and am finally enriching. I drive a pickup and currently I have a Honda finishing this year. But seriously, after Judy was Ridgeline. born into eternal life, the people of God were the What is your most memorable experience ones who called me by asking me to think about from your years of seminary formation? What is your favorite food/dessert? the priesthood. They were persistent in asking and The 2009 Red River flood in Fargo is a very Hands down, my favorite meal is steak or roast encouraging me to consider the priesthood. memorable experience during my last year of beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, peas or green college seminary at Cardinal Muench Seminary beans, whole wheat bread with sliced tomatoes and Any closing thoughts/comments? in Fargo (now closed). With school canceled and milk or iced tea. The most important part of my vocation has witnessing everyone scramble to help each other, it been the support of different groups and individu- will be hard to forget the experience. What does your “perfect day” consist of? al people, both from the diocese and from around If you were asking about a memorable experi- I have always greeted every day as an adventure the country. I’d like to thank the vocations support ence that will have an impact on me for years to to be lived. They have all been great, some just groups that pray and financially support seminar- come, making a thirty-day silent retreat at Broom more exciting than others. ians, the diocese and our two bishops, the people Tree Retreat Center in South Dakota would hold of my home parish of Little Flower in Minot, my that place. What is your greatest accomplishment? family and the Pit Crew. I hope I haven’t achieved my greatest accom- Who has had a significant impact on your plishment yet. One accomplishment that was Deacon Cunningham is finishing his studies at life and personal holiness? offered for me to share was 42 wonderful years of Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston, Mass. With our Lord at the top of the list, then would come my parents and siblings, and my formation and spiritual directors in seminary. A number of my friends have as well had a significant impact on my life and personal holiness.

What are your thoughts and feelings head- ing into your ordination June 13? The first thought that comes to my mind is that I can hardly believe priestly ordination is almost here. I was just telling Dad and Mom that it would take seven years before I would become a priest. Then as now, I still can hardly wait.

What do you most look forward to during your priesthood? In the coming years of priesthood, I most look forward to seeing people come to know Jesus by making him the Lord and God of their lives. Being a part of this experience as a deacon has already been momentous. I am sure with ordination to the priesthood seeing people become disciples of Jesus will only increase. It is truly a joy to see persons come to know the source of our life. Ringing in Pope Francis Students in faith formation classes at the Church of St. Ann in Hebron celebrate the election of Pope Francis on March 13 by ringing bells outside the church. May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action •  What does it mean that Pope Francis is a Jesuit? Bismarck native studying to be a Gospel. There are 28 Jesuit universities in the “Being ex- Jesuit offers insight to historic U.S., which includes SLU and other schools like posed to so papal election Creighton, Georgetown and Gonzaga Univer- many differ- sity. ent experi- By Matthew Kurtz “Ignatius described the early Society as ences allows Trevor Rainwater and his 14,000 classmates soldiers of God who serve beneath the banner a Jesuit to be at Saint Louis University, a private Jesuit uni- of the Cross,” Rainwater explained. “Ignatius aware of the versity in St. Louis, Mo., were stunned to learn wanted to touch as many lives as possible and wide array of that the new pope of the Catholic Church is desired his followers to be out with the people people who a member of the Society of Jesus for the first of God and not praying and working solely in make up time. monasteries.” the Catholic “Of the 115 cardinals eligible to vote at the With a Jesuit pope, Rainwater said many Church,” said papal conclave, there was only one Jesuit and students at SLU now feel a personal connection Rainwater, he was elected as pontiff!” said Rainwater, a Bis- with the papacy. “The students are excited be- noting that marck native who is currently in his third year cause they are linked to the pope through their the pope’s of formation to become a Jesuit at SLU. Jesuit education. They are proud that the aca- choices to The Society of Jesus, commonly called the demic subjects they are now studying in school use public After completing his novitiate in St. Paul, Jesuits, was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in are the same subjects the Holy Father studied,” transit while Minn., Rainwater is now in his third year 1540 and is the largest Roman Catholic men’s he said. he was a of formation (First Studies) and will spend religious order in the world, with about 19,000 One principle held by Jesuits is to not seek cardinal two more years working on a Master of Arts degree in philosophy at SLU. His members. Based from the spirituality outlined higher office within the Church, which makes in Buenos home parish is Cathedral of the Holy in St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, Jesuits make the election of Pope Francis even more aston- Aires and Spirit in Bismarck. vows of poverty, chastity and obedience (in- ishing, Rainwater said. In fact, the Constitutions now live in cluding an additional vow of obedience to the of the Society of Jesus, a sort of manual about the Vatican pope) and often use education to spread the the society’s structure, fails to discuss what guesthouse instead of the papal apartments happens if one of its members is elected pope. show that the Jesuit vow of poverty is “deeply “It was not envisioned that one of our members embedded” in Pope Francis. would ever become pope,” explained Rainwater. “He addresses the people as a parent, not Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (for the greater glory of Rainwater thinks Pope Francis’ Jesuit forma- as a CEO,” Rainwater said. “For Pope Francis, God) and cura personalis tion will undoubtedly impact his ministry as authentic power is service, not position.” (care for the whole per- pontiff, citing the fact that it typically takes a For more, check out the March 21 Dash Re- son) are two mottos that guide all Jesuits. The man 11 years to be ordained a Jesuit priest, the port at vimeo.com/bismarckdiocese/popefran- “IHS” in the Jesuit crest longest formation period of any of the religious cisjesuit. (left) is derived from orders. Work in a hospital or nursing facil- the first three letters of ity, teaching experience, studies of philosophy Jesus’ name in Greek. and theology, and a 30-day silent retreat are all included in the Jesuit formation process. $80 well spent? Confessions of a tired marathon trainee to attend daily Mass, or simply extra sleep. Again, what am I gaining? Let’s start with the obvious: I’ve gained From greater physical health. It’s amazing how my definition of what qualifies as a “long run” has changed the past 18 weeks—both accord- The Editor ing to my brain and to my body. What else? I’ve realized the gift of health. It’s a gift I need to thank God for every day. Some people don’t even have the ability to Matthew Kurtz walk. Others are dealing with serious illness. God has given me the simple physical ability to run, which is so easy to overlook. It all started as a distant goal I shared with Finally, I’m a stubborn person. For me, my college roommate. marathon training has required a certain The Vikings had just beaten the Packers amount of stubbornness (some would call it for a berth in the NFL playoffs. Spirits were determination)—a resolve to just keep go- high—and the early-bird registration dead- ing, regardless of what my mind or body are line for the Fargo Marathon was just days screaming at me. away. And so, my former roommate Jared and But why is it that I can spend three hours I put our money where our mouth was and running 18 miles at 8 a.m. on a Saturday but paid the $80 registration fee to run the Fargo find it so easy to skip five minutes of prayer Marathon on May 18. at night? Seems like my “determination” can Yes, I paid $80 for four months of pain, be misguided. For the last four months, my agony and wet shoes. Given the hours I’ve physical fitness and achieving the ability to logged circling Bismarck, I’ve had plenty of run 26.2 miles have been a priority in my time to reflect on this [insert adjective of life…mostly because I didn’t want to waste choice] decision. my $80. The biggest question I ask myself as I Don’t get me wrong, training for the stumble out of bed on a Saturday morning marathon has been fun (at times), challeng- to go run 16 miles is this: What am I gaining ing (often) and personally rewarding (after from this? Will I cross the finish line a better I regain feeling in my legs). And running a person? marathon isn’t at all a bad thing. But I know Training for a marathon has been a sac- that if I pursue my relationship with Jesus Chrism Mass The Bismarck Diocese celebrated the Chrism Mass on rifice, no doubt. It was never more evident with just half the energy I’ve poured into this marathon, the rewards will be abundant. Monday, March 25 at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. At the than when I attempted—notice my word Mass, all priests in a diocese gather at the Cathedral choice—to run 18 miles three days after my And if I don’t, the potential loss is worth and renew their priestly promises. The bishop also bless- more than $80. es three oils (the oil of catechumens, the oil of the infirm son was born. Bad idea. and holy chrism) that will be used in the administration Each morning I leave my family to go run, The Diocese of Bismarck extends heartfelt prayers to the victims and famillies affected by of the sacraments throughout the year. A video recap of I’m missing something—whether it’s quality the event can be found at vimeo.com/bismarckdiocese/ time with my wife and son, the opportunity the Boston Marathon bombings. chrismmass. (Photos by Deacon Joe Krupinsky.)  • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Sharing the Catholic faith in oil country By Tanya Watterud well as they can, doing everything from pro- Many evenings, when Fr. Gary Benz has his viding clothing for children, to assisting with holy hour of prayer around 11 p.m., he’s not down payments on housing, to helping people alone. Men who work in the oil industry in the go back to their home states when they realize rapidly growing area around Stanley often join they can’t make it in North Dakota, he said. He him, weary from work but desiring the sacra- praised the work of the Minot Area Home- ments or, simply, some quiet time to pray. less Coalition that assists the parish in helping “I am truly im- many of those in need, as well as the efforts of pressed by their devo- the local social services office. tion to all the sacra- There are needs among the long-time locals, ments – the Mass, but as well. “It’s not only the new people, those also to confession,” coming from other states, it’s those who are Fr. Benz said of the ‘made’ poor,” Fr. Benz said. “To be on a fixed Children of all ages tried their skill at making new men. He includes his income in this town, it’s almost impossible to creations by stacking and arranging Jumbo Stackers at cell phone number stay.” Taxes, groceries, rent and other everyday the parish Family Fun Night in Stanley. (Photo by Elonda in the parish bulletin, expenses have risen considerably. The parish’s Davidson, Stanley.) so they can call when social concerns work “also helps those who they are able to come were here long before the boom and are strug- to the church. “If they gling.” Fr. Gary Benz Reaching out have a break in their He added, “When you see the poor here and work schedules, they know I am available for see a face, it makes it much more real. Our the sacraments,” he said. Christian charity has had an opportunity to in invitation Some of these new parishioners are not grow. It’s much more personal. We see directly By Tanya Watterud known by the long-time members of the parish, that our good works are bearing fruit.” Some of the people who work in the for their work schedules don’t allow them to oil industry near Stanley – and even more participate in the regular Sunday liturgies. “In who work near Ross, Tioga, Watford City their hearts, they’d love to be here, but the em- and Williston – live in man camps, simple ployers aren’t always accommodating,” Fr. Benz We see directly that housing complexes that provide beds, food said. and other conveniences, but Fr. Gary Benz, Three of the men who came to the area for our good pastor of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary work participated in the Rite of Christian Ini- Catholic Church in Stanley, said it’s diffi- tiation for Adults program this year and two of “ cult reaching them there. them received the sacraments during the Easter works are “We don’t really get to [evangelize] at Vigil Mass, becoming members of the Catho- man camps,” he said and he understands lic faith. Two work in the oil industry and the bearing fruit the reasoning for that. So “we put up flyers other works in law enforcement. “Even after a around town for our parish with even my long day, they still came to RCIA,” sometimes cell phone number on them.” Also, “I kind coming for instruction at 9:30 at night when of recruit or ‘deputize’ the oil men. I say, they had to get up at four or five in the morn- Communities like Stanley are also experienc- ‘I can’t come into the man camps, so you ing, Fr. Benz said. “I admire their faith. This is ing losses due to the oil industry. “We’ve gained have to evangelize there.’ Knowing that I something they truly want.” some great families, but we’ve lost some very can’t enter, they bring Christ to the man involved families, too,” Fr. Benz said. For some camps” and, sometimes, they bring co- Families and diversity of the elderly, their grown children have urged workers to the church with them. The church has a few new families who have them to move out of the once-sleepy town that The parish is finding ways to reach out moved to the area for oil-related jobs, but many is now bustling with activity and traffic. For to families, too. They host baby showers for of the new Catholics Fr. Benz serves are men others, they have been priced out of the com- new parents who have no extended family – either single men or men whose families are munity with high rental costs, or have sold their in the area and, on March 23, they hosted living far away from them, often due to a short- homes and moved to make a profit to fund a Family Fun Night at Stanley High School age in affordable housing. their futures. “There is a mourning process in “to show them there’s healthy, wholesome “My heart goes out to them because they that, too, when we say goodbye to families,” Fr. fun you can have, and it gives me a chance have families at home and I know they miss Benz said. to welcome them,” Fr. Benz said. “The them so much, but God gives them the grace to parishioners are the heart and soul of run- continue on,” Fr. Benz said. The positives of change ning it.” Not only are many of the men away from But many people enjoy some of the changes Elonda Davidson, a parishioner who their regular support system of family and they are seeing. Stanley now has a Mexican teaches physical education at the school, friends, but several also have different cultural restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a Subway, new helped organize the event. “It was a great backgrounds than those who have lived in the hotels, and even a roadside vendor who sells success,” she said. They advertised the free Stanley area for years. He has met “African Italian American food. “Where else in a small event in the local newspaper and gave fly- Americans, Latinos, Pakistanis” and others, Fr. town can you buy a true calzone?” Fr. Benz ers to school children. Between 150 and Benz said, who are adding “diversity in rural asked with a smile. 200 people attended. North Dakota.” Betty Kudrna, a parishioner since 1965, said “We have a lot of people who live in she enjoys the new restaurants that have opened campers,” she said, a result of the lack of An increase in charitable needs in town, and is proud of how the community affordable housing for some families who Along with an increase in people working in has expanded the grade school and high school. have come to North Dakota to find work. the oil industry, Stanley and other communities “That’s how we felt before, that we were at a Some of them, enjoying the space for in the area have seen growth in the number of standstill” as far as growth in the community, physical activity and interaction, “stayed people who travel to North Dakota with hopes she said, “but now it’s different.” way to the end.” of a brighter future. “It’s not just the oil draw- Fr. Benz echoed that sentiment. “Praise God Nearly everyone took a prize home, with ing working people, it’s people coming on a for the oil. God put the oil there and he gave prize drawings every 15 to 20 minutes. prayer, not realizing that housing and the cost us the technology, creating human wisdom, to There were different areas for sports like of living is very hard,” Fr. Benz said. tap it . . . For years people would say ‘Our town basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis and Fortunately the parish has the ability to is dying, our church is dying’. Now, praise God, more, and children enjoyed the bounce help some of those who need assistance. In the young people can stay here. There are now jobs houses and other activities. 1930s, some mineral rights were donated to here.” “Father really interacted with all the the parish. That gift allows them to occasion- Fr. Benz also serves the mission parish of St. kids,” Davidson said, and she could tell ally replenish their Trinitarian Fund used for Ann’s in Berthold. people were enjoying themselves. “There charitable efforts. In addition, parishioners have Watch for more news about Queen of the Most were comments like, ‘You guys should do been very generous with their own donations, Holy Rosary parish in Stanley in the June issue of this every month’.” he said. The parish responds to the needs as the Dakota Catholic Action. May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 

“How shall I make My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, a RETURN Every day during my morning prayers, I express my gratitude to God for the ways you show your love for me. I have been sincerely blessed to the Lord and privileged to serve as your bishop for almost 18 months.

I have decided to keep our 2013 for all the GOOD God’s Share Appeal goal at $3,100,000, the same as last year’s appeal. With your donation this year, we will be able to provide the critical funding that enables the Church HE has DONE for me?” in western North Dakota to form our youth and adults in faith, promote the dignity of life and marriage, and foster vocations to the priesthood. Each parish operating on its own can only do so much, but when parishes join - Psalm 116:12 together, linking all of the people of our diocese together, we can realize our unlimited potential.

Your example of exemplary faith and stewardship indicate your strong understanding of Christ’s mission—which is now our mission—of teaching the good news in western North Dakota. One of the ways in which you are able to translate into concrete action your passion for the Gospel and your compassion for others is through your participation in the annual God’s Share Appeal. This year’s theme, “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” (Psalm 116:12), should inspire you to prayerfully reflect on all the gifts and blessings with which God has showered you.

It is only because of generous Catholics like you that I am able to meet the ever-increasing needs of the programs and services provided to our parishioners and parishes. As Jesus relied on the disciples to carry on his ministry, I rely on you to do the same for me. We simply cannot continue to do the Lord’s work without your support of this year’s appeal.

I want to thank you for your past generosity and I pray that you will give every consideration for a gift to the appeal this year. I could not ask you to participate in this effort with a generous gift unless I was totally committed to it myself. My pledge has already been made and I promise you that I will do my best to be a good steward of your gift. I need your help to keep our church alive and vibrant to serve you and your loved ones for generations to come.

May God bless you and all that we hope to accomplish in the powerful and loving presence of Jesus Christ.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L. GOD’S SHARE Bishop of Bismarck

We are... APPEAL 61,862 Catholic people 98 parishes 1 bishop 1 retired bishop MAY 4-5, 2013 46 priests 22 retired priests 1 diocese

Living and sharing our faith in 2012, we celebrated: 1,210 baptisms 883 first Communions 1,036 confirmations 307 marriages Diocese of 774 deaths The Diocese of Bismarck is not just one person, it is not Bismarck just one parish, it is an entire diocese which is the King- dom of God in western North Dakota.  • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013

Doing GOD’S WORK For more interesting pictures and information on each office, please visit our diocesan website: www.bismarckdiocese.com

Your gift supports the Office of the Permanent Diaconate which coordinates the recruitment and training of deacon candidates. Currently, we have 78 Deacons with 16 men in formation.

Your donation supports all of the programs offered through the Office of Adult Faith Formation. One of these programs is the training offered to each parish so they can conduct the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) which is the process for welcoming adults into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Bishop Kagan poses here with the RCIA catechumens and candidates.

STEWARDSHIP AND THE GOD’S SHARE APPEAL Your gift supports The God’s Share Appeal is based on the concept of Christian Stewardship. Stewardship is centered the Office of on the daily recognition that we are not the absolute owners of ourselves, our time, our talents, or Vocations. material goods. Rather, we have received every gift of nature and grace from God. Through baptism Currently, we are called to use our time, talent and treasure in a responsible manner for our families, our parish we have 15 communities, the pastoral, educational and religious ministries of the diocese, and for the global seminarians in ministries of the universal Church. Stewardship is not about just giving in order to fill a need. It is formation, and about living a life that shows gratitude to the Lord for our lives, our skills and our resources. six of them are scheduled to be ordained STEWARDSHIP IS... on June 13, 2013. Receiving God’s gifts gratefully Nurturing God’s gifts responsibly Sharing God’s gifts justly Returning God’s gifts abundantly

This year’s God’s Share Appeal theme, “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all that He has done for me?” is from Psalm 116:12 and it reminds us that we are all shepherds of our Church and our community of faith. By supporting the work and ministry of the programs and services funded by the God’s Share Appeal, you are able to work in communion toward fulfilling your role as a devoted steward.

Please consider 1% of your income as a gift to the 2013 God’s Share Appeal. Make your pledge today. Thank you for being good stewards of God’s varied grace.

CONSIDER DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES

1. Make a pledge rather than a one-time gift. 2. Have your gift automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. 3. Use your credit card or debit card to make your gift. 4. Make your gift online at www.bismarckdiocese.com. 5. Increase last year’s gift by a percentage or a specific dollar amount. 6. Pledge one percent of your income. 7. Make your gift using stocks, bonds, grain, livestock, securities, real estate, or other personal property, which may have greatly increased in value. Should you be considering this type of gift, Your donation supports all contact the Office of Stewardship and Resource Development at (701) 222-3035 for assistance. of our priests and deacons during the Spring Annual Household Income 1% Pledge Down Payment 11 Monthly Payments and Fall Clergy $12,000 $120 $10.00 $10.00 Conferences. $24,000 $240 $20.00 $20.00 These are two of the programs $48,000 $480 $40.00 $40.00 planned by $60,000 $600 $50.00 $50.00 the Office of Continuing $90,000 $900 $75.00 $75.00 Education for $120,000 $1,200 $100.00 $100.00 Clergy. May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 

2013 Projected Budget Revenue Your 2013 GOD’S SHARE 2013-2014 Projected Budget Revenue contribution God’s Share Appeal supports all APPEAL GOAL: 3% 5% Seminarian Scholarship of our 22 $3,100,000 9% 2% Fund Distribution retired priests The God’s Share Appeal is the who are a 6% Priest Care Fund primary means of support for the Distribution tremendous 76% diocesan-wide ministries, programs Grants gift to our and services that help every parish diocese. General Fund Distribution and parishioner. Other Revenue

2013 Projected Budget Expenses

Priest’s Care and Education 13% Vocations/Seminarian Education 10% Universal, National and Local Church 9% Planned Giving 8% Property Management 8% Stewardship and Development 6% Fiscal Management 5% Chancery Office 5% Bishop’s Office 5% Some very important programs Canonical Services 5% and services are beyond the Comunications/Publications/D.C.A. 4% resources of any one parish. Permanent Diaconate 4% In order to meet those needs, Assessments and Affiliations 4% Professional Fees 3% the diocese offers programs Family Ministry 3% and services that help various Adult Faith Formation 3% ministries in your parish. Youth Ministry 3% Continuing Education for Priests 1% Capital Expenditures 1% Respect Life 1% Worship/Liturgy 0% Vicar for Presbyters 0% Vicar General 0%

0% 3% 6% 9% 12% 15%

WE RESPOND AS DISCIPLES…

After reflecting on the importance of the indispensable works of formation, outreach and education funded through the God’s Share Appeal and how you can help:

Please reflect on the many gifts you have received from God, including your financial blessings.

Next, pray about how God wants you to use the gifts He has entrusted to your care.

Then, decide how you will share your blessings with those in need and support the mission of your diocesan Church.

Please prayerfully discern how you will respond to God’s generosity in your life by making a generous pledge to the God’s Share Appeal that impacts thousands of lives in western North Dakota each year.

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” - Psalm 116:12

We simply cannot continue to do the Your donation to the God’s Share Appeal Lord’s work without your support. helps keep our future leaders active and alive in our Catholic Church.

The Office of Communications assists Bishop Kagan in communicating with people of all ages in a variety of ways – through the Dakota Catholic Action newspaper, weekly video messages on the diocesan website and through his Twitter account. 10 • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013 Faiman’s gift sustains faith in western ND Donation will help Catholic schools, seminarian education and the poor By James Odermann “We got a lot of help from God.” Those words summed up the feelings of Gladys Faiman of St. Mary’s parish in South Heart, N.D. She is a widow who has taken time to reflect on her life and how God has been good to her family. After a process of discernment, Gladys has now gifted over $170,000 to three different entities: the Diocese of Bismarck, Dickinson Catholic Schools and St. Mary’s parish of South Heart. For Gladys, God’s goodness began in her youth and was nurtured through a lasting mar- riage and life with her family on the farm. Her faith is sustained today through a life of prayer that began as a child. Gladys Pavlicek and Charles Faiman were A portion of Gladys Faiman’s $170,000 gift will provide tuition assistance, computer lab updates and endowment funds for Dick- inson’s three Catholic schools. Another portion will assist diocesan seminarians in their first four years of formation. Faiman’s married April 22, 1952 at Sts. Peter and Paul home parish in South Heart also received a gift. She is pictured above with Mike Kiedrowski, left, director of planned giving for Catholic Church in New Hradec. They were the Bismarck Diocese and John Heinen, director of development for Dickinson Catholic Schools. married 58 years when Charles passed away on Sept. 11, 2010. To this union three children were born, of which two died as infants. While most girls were playing with Barbie Bismarck Diocese to assist religious aspirants Charlie (as Gladys fondly called him) and dolls, Connie rode the tractor with her Mom, in need of assistance with their education. “We Gladys lived conservatively on the family farm knew the names of all the tools as a preschooler, need priests. There are some young men that they purchased from Charlie’s parents north learned to repair equipment and learned to would like to become priests but they can’t af- of South Heart. This is where they farmed drive at an early age. The entire family loved ford it,” she said. throughout their entire life and raised their and respected the land. Helping the poor of the diocese was also daughter, Connie. “When you are young, you have faith that ev- important to Gladys. An additional $40,000 The Faimans lost their daughter LaVonne erything is going to go right” said Gladys. After was donated to the Bismarck Diocese to those Marie in 1956 and son Gary Charles in 1959. A Charlie died, life changed for Gladys. “You are needing a helping hand. short year later, Charlie had an accident with alone and you just keep thinking about what Support of education was important to a baler. His arm got caught in the rollers of a you are going to do, what you should do and Charlie and Gladys, which is why $82,600 went baler and luckily the tractor stopped. “It was how God is good to us,” she said. After reflect- to the Dickinson Catholic Schools. This was another case where God was looking out for ing on the ups and downs in life, she thought divided into three areas: tuition assistance, us,” Gladys recalled. Charlie’s arm and part of it was time to give back some of the good God updating the computer laboratory and provid- his shoulder had to be amputated. has given to her and her family ing endowment funds for Dickinson Catholic “When Charlie lost his arm, people told us After consulting with her daughter Connie, Schools (Trinity High School, Trinity Elemen- he could not farm anymore and we would have Gladys committed to a donation to the Catholic tary East and Trinity Elementary West). to sell the farm,” Gladys remembered. This gave faith she adores. They visited about the gifts to Dickinson Catholic Schools Development Charlie the determination that he could and three entities of the church. Director John Heinen said Gladys and Connie would continue. He went out and combined Connie said, “Mom asked what I thought embraced the concept of helping the schools alfalfa 17 days after the accident. of a donation to the church. I thought it was where it was most needed. “When I told [Glad- Gladys proudly recalled Charlie as resource- a great idea and from there we started talking ys] what our needs were, she agreed to split the ful, a quick thinker and a farmer ahead of and came up with the amounts and the entities gifts the way that was suggested. She embraced the times. Charlie modified equipment so he Mom would like the donations to go.” the idea and thought it was good,” Heinen said. could operate it with one arm and/or his feet. Gladys’ gifts of over $170,000 were made in Connie’s children attended St. Wenceslaus With God’s guidance this experience gave the memory of her husband Charles and their two Elementary School, now Trinity Elementary Faimans the determination to move on and deceased infants, LaVonne and Gary. A total East, and graduated from Trinity High School: grow a very successful grain farm. of $17,250 went directly to St. Mary’s Catholic Rachel Gillen graduated in 1998 and Elizabeth Their farm was a family effort—husband Church in South Heart, the parish to which the Kadrmas graduated in 2000. and wife, side by side, each operating their own Faimans have belonged for the past 10 years. The entire gift-giving process has been a little tractors and trucks. Gladys stated, “I was a Education of future priests and sisters who disconcerting for Gladys, who prefers to live housewife, mother and a jack of all trades . . . I will serve the Bismarck Diocese was impor- quietly and humbly in the background on the was a mechanic.” tant to Gladys. Over $40,000 was given to the Faiman farmstead. She feels very good about her giving, but is not accustomed to the atten- tion it has given her. “I feel good that I did it,” she said. “I hope someday I can do more. It was a relief because I could help now.” Diocesan Corpus Christi “The love for the Church and what the Church means to the Faiman family is so clear,” Bishop Kagan commented. “I was humbled Celebration and truly edified by the faith in God and love -«œ˜ÃœÀi`LÞ with for others that Gladys expressed with her great Ì i ˆœViÃi œv ˆÃ“>ÀVŽ generosity.” Cardinal Prayer continues to be an active part of Gladys’ life. “There is so much to pray for, so Raymond much that is going bad in the world. I pray with Mother Angelica…I wouldn’t need TV if it Burke wasn’t for EWTN,” she said. Gladys is happy she can do the things she can Sunday,Sunday, JuneJune 2,2, 20132013 do. “I am thankful that I can live on the farm and drive. I hope I can do this for a long time. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck I feel so bad for the friends my age that are no Join us for the day’s events: longer able to do the things I can still do.” ££\Îä>°“° / iœÞ->VÀˆwViœvÌ i >ÃÃ] Her most recent regret: “I had the privilege   >À`ˆ˜> ÕÀŽi]«ÀiÈ`ˆ˜} to enjoy a wonderful lunch with the bishop. I £Ó\Îä«°“° ÕV >ÀˆÃ̈V*ÀœViÃȜ˜ never thought I would have that opportunity.   i> I feel sorry I did not take pictures. I had my Î\ää«°“° ÕV >ÀˆÃ̈VœÞœÕÀÜˆÌ  >À`ˆ˜> ÕÀŽi camera along and just forgot to take it out.” Register today at bismarckdiocese.com/events Gladys and her family are very thankful for 1-877-405-7435 the blessings and guidance they have received from a loving and caring God. May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 11 Do ND’s new pro-life bills A deeper look into the pro-life bills really ban all abortions? By Matthew Kurtz North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple ND Catholic Conference sets the record straight on the state’s pro-life legislation has signed into law four pro-life bills. In addi- tion, N.D. voters will decide whether to adopt does not mean that the law itself is religious. the language of a senate concurrent resolu- tion that also deals with right to life issues in Claim: The number of letters in the pa- 2014. Here is an in-depth look at each piece of Balancing per and Facebook posts opposing the legislation: bills means that most people oppose the hurch measures. SB 2305, signed March 26, 2013 C • Sponsored by Sen. Spencer Berry, a medi- Facebook posts are a silly way to measure cal doctor who represents district 27 in Fargo and State public sentiment and anyone who has tried to • Requires admitting and staff privileges get their letter printed in a newspaper will tell at a nearby hospital for any physician who Christopher Dodson you that not every letter gets published. We performs abortions in N.D. Executive Director, actually have a system for determining public • Berry: “Currently the state does not have ND Catholic Conference opinion called representative democracy. It is a mechanism in place to ensure the quality not a perfect system but representatives elected of individuals providing abortion services in directly by local citizens better reflect the will North Dakota. The purpose of SB 2305 is to As just about everyone in North Dakota of the people than the number of letters in a create such a mechanism. Also, it will create a knows, the legislature and Governor Dal- newspaper. mechanism by which abortion service provid- rymple have enacted three pro-life measures.* ers can follow their patients to the hospital, Even before their enactment, opponents of the emergency room and/or operating room as Claim: The legislature is obsessed with measures started a campaign of misinformation may be necessary should complications or and attacks that, backed by Planned Parent- abortion this year. clinical indications warrant. This new state hood’s money, will probably continue for years. Although legislators should not have to law will serve to protect the health and life of Some of the claims, even if ultimately without apologize for making protection of human life women presenting for abortion services in the merit, deserve some detailed discussion. Other a priority, the claim is far from the truth. Taxes, state of North Dakota.” statements, however, are so silly and factually roads, energy, and many other issues domi- HB 1305, signed March 26, 2013 baseless that we should immediately dispose of nate the legislature’s time and attention. They gave the pro-life bills due attention, but were • Introduced by Rep. Bette Grande, a repre- them as having no legitimacy. Here are some of sentative of district 41 in Fargo them: not preoccupied by them. The preoccupation comes from the media and blogs that, lack- • Prohibits abortions for the purpose of ing an explanation that suits their pro-abor- sex selection or in cases of genetic abnormal- Claim: The “bills” ban all abortions. ity tion rights world view, has tried to portray the Only one of the bills bans abortion and that • Arizona, Illinois, Oklahoma and Pennsyl- North Dakota legislature as a bunch of wild- one has exceptions. One bill prohibits gender vania already maintain prohibition of sex-se- eyed theocrats intent on only passing abortion and genetic abnormality discrimination in lection abortion bills. the womb. Another merely requires that an • Grande: “Allowing sex-selection abortion abortionist have admitting privileges at a local reinforces sex discrimination and has no place in civilized society. Persons born with Down hospital. Claim: Legislators were bullied by a few into making bad law. syndrome or genetic abnormalities possess the same fundamental—and inalienable—rights Claim: North Dakota has moved “back- The writer of this accusation certainly has little understanding of how the legislature as all other human beings, but they are being wards” with the most “restrictive laws in works or respect for legislators. Do they really disproportionately targeted in the womb. the nation.” North Dakota’s policy of nondiscrimination think that a handful of legislators could intimi- will be advanced by prohibiting the abortion This turns the issue on its head. Protect- date a majority of legislators from both political ing more human lives under the law is mov- of children with Down syndrome or genetic parties? Moreover, it was the abortion rights abnormalities.” ing forward. Rather than “restricting” rights, groups, not the pro-lifers, that used rallies and the bills expand rights. No one today calls the heavy-handed tactics to try to convince legisla- HB 1456, signed March 26, 2013 Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth tors to oppose the bills. • Introduced by Rep. Bette Grande Amendment “restrictive.” Why should these • Prohibits abortions after the detection of measures, which also extend legal protections, Claim: Supporting a possibly unconsti- a fetal heartbeat be called restrictive? tutional bill is a violation of the oath to • Grande: “Today, 40 years after the Roe v. Wade court decision, advancements in medi- Claim: All the legislation was jointly support the constitution. cine and technology give us amazing proof of Supporting the constitution can mean sev- dictated by Representative Bette Grande life in the womb. The development of a baby eral things, but it can’t mean never supporting over the weeks and months is powerful proof and Senator Margaret Sitte. or signing a bill that might be unconstitutional. Nothing infuriates pro-abortion groups of life—none more powerful than the beating If that were true, the Supreme Court would heart. This heartbeat bill acknowledges the more than women taking the lead for pro-life never have any cases to decide. woman’s right to privacy, protects the life and legislation. Not able to intellectually explain health of the mother and defends the state’s why women are pro-life, abortion activists Claim: Roe v. Wade is the law of the land. legitimate interest in the life of the unborn released a barrage of vitriol directed person- Roe v. Wade has not been the law of the land baby.” ally at Sitte and Grande. So quick are they to for decades. The U.S. Supreme Court, though attack that they do not check the facts. Some- not going far enough in the direction of pro- SB 2368, signed April 16, 2013 times Grande has been criticized for something • Sponsored by Sen. Joe Miller, a represen- tecting life, has repeatedly reshaped abortion involving Sitte and vice versa. In some cases, tative of district 10 in Park River jurisprudence, usually moving in the direction neither were involved. Moreover, although • Prohibits abortions after 20 weeks’ gesta- of protecting human life. Let us pray the court Grande and Sitte have certainly played leader- tion continues to move in that direction. ship roles on pro-life bills - usually separately - it takes majorities in committees and chambers Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) *Editor’s note: SB 2368 was also signed into 4009 to pass legislation. The sole reason for animos- law after this column was written. See the sidebar • Sponsored by Sen. Margaret Sitte, a repre- ity directed at them is that they were women for more details. sentative of district 35 in Bismarck who dared to speak out for the defense of life, • Creates and enacts a new section to Ar- violating the “all women are pro-choice” picture ticle I of the Constitution of N.D. relating to abortion proponents try so hard to paint. “the inalienable right to life of every human Holy Father’s being at every stage of development” Claim: The legislation is anti-science and Prayer Intentions • Will go to a vote of the people of N.D. in establishes a theocracy. MAY November 2014 Anyone who sat through the committee • Sitte: “As a Constitutional Amendment, Administrators of Justice. That admin- hearings and floor debates will attest that the SCR 4009 is a broad statement of purpose. istrators of justice may act always with Future legislative assemblies could use it as bill’s proponents relied on science and rarely, integrity and right conscience. the basis for enacting specific laws to recog- if ever, used religious arguments. The oppo- Seminaries. That seminaries, especial- nize and protect the right to life. SCR 4009 is nents, however, evaded scientific questions and ly those of mission churches, may form important legislation to protect not only the invoked fuzzy religious-sounding arguments pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully unborn, but people in every condition and age about when life begins. The mere fact that sup- dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel. of life.” porters of life are motivated by religious beliefs 12 • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013 New 401K and healthcare initiatives announced for priests and parishes BISMARCK – Over 70 business managers, pastors and finance to participants begins on July 1, 2013. The plan will be managed by council members attended the Diocese of Bismarck’s Business Man- Investment Centers of America in conjunction with American Trust ager Workshop on March 15, 2013. The workshop featured a presenta- Center. The team will meet with parishes and individuals between now tion from Jim Lundholm-Eades from the National Leadership Round- and July 1 to establish accounts and allow people to set their invest- table on Church Management (NLRCM) on “Standards of Excellence: ment choices. An Ethics and Accountability Code for Catholic Parishes.” • Dale Eberle, chancellor for the Bismarck Diocese, provided up- Lundholm-Eades talked about transparency and accountability by dated information on the common healthcare initiative and pro- business managers/administrators in conjunction with pastors, council vided tentative costs to parishes. He stressed that with changes on the members and trustees. The objective is to create a trusting environ- national scene related to health care, it is imperative that our parishes ment for parishioners, to promote confidence in their giving and to offer health care that is consistent with the teachings of our faith. protect their staff and volunteers. Eberle fielded questions and will communicate more information as it After lunch, diocesan employees provided important information becomes available. on initiatives that will affect parishes along with improvements to ac- • Bismarck Diocese Parish Resource Manager Tony Chap showed cess parish resources. the attendees all the recent changes to the Diocese of Bismarck website • Bismarck Diocese Finance Officer Laura Huber announced the related to the responsibilities of the finance office. There are now easily 401K initiative that will affect all active priests and parish employees accessible resources on the website related to policies, guidelines and working over 20 hours per week. A standard four percent contribution common insurance issues at parishes. Unified parish software to be rolled out July 1 By DCA Staff All parishes are required to use the same software and chart of accounts for their finan- cials and payroll beginning July 1, 2013. The software modules selected are the ParishSoft Ledger & Payables module and the Payroll module. Regional parish software workshops were held in the Bismarck Diocese during the week of March 11. Parish Resource Manager Tony Chap and Finance Officer Laura Huber addressed some frequently asked questions at the workshops:

Why is it important for all parishes to operate on the same financial software? Tony – One answer is consistency. As pastors get reassigned, they should not need to learn reporting styles or software that was different from their previous parish. But there are other compelling reasons. Many of the accounting systems that our parishes use today, like Quick- Books, are open accounting systems. An open Diocesan employees provided assistance to parish leaders at workshops held throughout the diocese. There is also a group system allows a person to make a journal entry called the St. James Group that meets monthly to share information on topics related to parish business and activities. today in a prior year which is not an acceptable practice for parishes. Our parishes hold finance council meetings and council members make diocese perform the accounting and payroll for and attend the training or who will be respon- decisions based on financial reports provided a parish. The cost to perform the services will sible to code the parish deposits and bills and to them. If journal entries are entered in prior be based on a per hour basis in quarter hour communicate them to the diocese to perform years, financial reports that were provided increments. The diocese will have a person do- the services. to council members may be inaccurate and ing that work. The hourly rate will only contain problems from those decisions may result. The the cost of the labor and benefits for the person Why is it important that it is web-based ledger and payables module from ParishSoft is doing the work. a closed accounting system and will not allow software? journal entries in prior closed periods. Laura – Most software providers are migrat- What will the general cost be to the par- ing toward web-based software where you no ishes? The diocese has parishes of different longer need to have a PC with ample storage Laura – The diocese is paying for the re- or RAM capability to operate the software. sizes. Will this software and the chart of gional workshops, the setup for each parish, the This software provides the capability of input accounts work for parishes of all sizes? regional training for all parishes and the parish or inquiries on the finances in a secure system Laura – The common chart of account will software cost for 2013-2014. Parishes will begin without needing to be in the parish office. So- also have enough accounts and will accom- paying a fee starting in 2014-2015. The cost to phisticated council members can answer parish modate parish entities for the larger parishes. the parishes will depend upon the number of financial related questions without concern that Smaller churches will select only the accounts households in the parish. The diocese under- they could tamper with data. Parish entities they need to do their daily work. stands that the impact to the smallest parishes responsible for their own entity input can do Tony – I was a parish business manager would be the greatest so the diocese will pay their work without being able to view other for four years in Menoken and Wilton. I used the cost for parishes under 50 households. A data than they are allowed to see. The diocese software similar to ParishSoft when working on parish between 100 to 200 households would would also be capable of understanding a the parish finances and payroll. This software be billed about $355 annually if they need both problem faced by a parish bookkeeper who may has the capability to work for much larger and the accounting and the payroll modules. This be 100 miles away and be able to offer advice. It sophisticated parishes having multiple entities, bill would include not only the software but provides all of this with a basic computer at a but is also basic enough for smaller parishes also continuous backups of the data, regular parish that needs to only navigate the Internet to use without being overwhelmed. Currently updates on tax tables and IRS forms, technical efficiently. there are two larger parishes in our diocese us- assistance and software updates. ing this same software. What if pastors, business managers, What does it mean that each parish will trustees or council members have other What if a parish doesn’t have a person need to make “important decisions?” questions related to this initiative? with the skillset to perform accounting or Tony – The first decision is if the parish will Tony – Parish leaders with questions are payroll? What if a parish does not have a operate on this new software or if it will con- encouraged to contact me at the diocese. My computer to access the Internet? tract with the diocese to perform accounting email address is [email protected] Laura – The diocese will begin offering ac- and payroll services. The second decision per- and my phone number is 701-204-7195. They counting and payroll services to parishes effec- tains to who in the parish will be engaged in the can also contact Laura Huber with questions. tive July 1, 2013. A pastor can elect to have the software project, manage the chart of accounts May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 13 The work of the humble does not go unnoticed Sr. Lucille Heidt is the Bismarck Diocese nominee for the Lumen Christi Award By Nicholas Trout, many needs of the area. In an endorsement Bismarck Diocese communications intern letter for Heidt’s Lumen Christi nomina- For over 20 years, Sister Lucille Heidt tion, Fr. Stephen Kranz, former pastor of the has been serving the people of the Fort Church of St. Anthony in Mandaree said, “It Berthold Reserva- is not uncommon for Sr. Lucille to be called tion. This year, she in the middle of the night or very early in By Sister Kathleen is being honored the morning – sometimes by phone and oth- Atkinson, OSB for her work with er times by knocking on her door. Anyone, Annunciation a nomination to be it a member of the Catholic community Monastery receive the Catholic or a member of the community at large is Cardinal Jorge Extension’s Lumen comfortable to first approach Sr. Lucille with Bergoglio, now the Sr. Kathleen Atkinson, OSB Christi Award. their needs.” Holy Father, has made Heidt was born The members of the reservation have not some powerful statements in the early days of in Kennedy, N.D. been ungrateful for Heidt’s work. In 2006 his papacy without saying a word. He chose the in 1935, where she was adopted into the Lowcap Clan of name Francis, a saint who chose to give up a life she grew up on the Mandans and received the name Maa- of privilege to live in solidarity with the poor. the family farm. Sr. Lucille Heidt ishu-huce-dee-awaa-gish, which means He has chosen to move beyond barriers that She believes that Hovering Eagle Woman. Heidt, in turn, is served to protect him in order to be among the growing up on the farm was one of the great grateful for the time she has spent minister- people. He has chosen to dress in a simple man- blessings in her life. “I am so thankful that I ing to the members of the reservation. “The ner, breaking from some of the extravagance of lived on a farm, because if anything were to native people are a beautiful people and a recent traditions. happen, I know I could survive,” she said. very spiritual people in their own way,” said These choices regarding name, separation She expressed concern for future genera- Heidt. “I’ve learned a lot from them.” from the people, and clothing are the basis of tions that are disconnected from the land She noted specifically the beautiful ways in questions I will address in this column, Ask A and how well they could handle difficult which the native communities approach Sister. I do so out of my 30 years lived experi- situations. personal prayer. ence as a Benedictine Sister of Annunciation The Heidt family farm was only two miles Heidt was nominated for the Lumen Monastery. away from St. Helen’s Catholic Church. Christi award by Bismarck Bishop David This was the parish where she was baptized, Kagan. For 36 years, the Lumen Christi How do religious sisters choose their received first reconciliation, first holy Com- Award (which is Latin for “light of Christ”) name? Why do some keep their birth munion, and was confirmed. Heidt also has honored men and women working in name? attended the local country school until the mission dioceses in the United States. Sev- There was a time when sisters received a new eighth grade. eral individuals from the Bismarck Diocese name upon their entrance into the novitiate. It In high school, Heidt attended Sacred have been nominated for this award over signified becoming a new person; leaving the Heart Academy in Minot. At the age of 16, the years. The winner of the award receives a world behind them and offering themselves she entered the Sacred Heart convent and $50,000 grant; $25,000 for the honoree and totally to God. The name was that of a male or began religious life. Heidt cited the example $25,000 for the nominating diocese. If she female saint, similar to Pope Francis’ choice. In of priests and sisters in her childhood as a wins the award, Heidt hopes to use the grant some ways, it was similar to women taking the big reason for her decision. “When I was 14, money to better support and educate the name of their husband at marriage. Today, we I had an appendectomy and spent some time members of the reservation. “The children recognize baptism as the normative sacrament in the hospital. The priests and the sisters never have crayons, paper or pencils. I’d like by which we become members of God’s family; came round and gave me Communion. I to have that available for them. We are also all of life is a deepening and flowering of our thought, ‘That’s what I want to do with my in need of adult resources,” she said. baptism. Hence, we renew our baptismal vows life.’” Heidt went on to say that she hoped bet- at Easter and other significant times. Our voca- As a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart ter outreach to the adults of the community tion is an intensified living out of our baptismal Monastery, she has served many local com- could improve home conditions and the call - through marriage, ordination, single life munities, including Fallon, Garrison, Crosby lives of the children. and religious life. That is why I retain my bap- and Bismarck. In 1989, however, Heidt be- Regardless of the outcome of the award tismal name and baptismal patron saint. With gan her ministry at the Fort Berthold Reser- voting, Heidt is grateful for the time she has this understanding of the primacy of baptism, vation. She quickly became an indispensible had to serve the unique community of the some sisters chose to return to their baptismal member of the community, assisting parish- Fort Berthold Reservation. “It has been such name fifty years ago. Others kept the name they es, teaching the catechism and meeting the a blessing,” she said. had come to be known by in religious life. The addition of “Sister” before our name and “OSB” (Order of St. Benedict) after, speaks volumes God’s people rather than separated behind en- cil’s Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal about us as consecrated women in the tradition closure as would be a cloistered sister. However, of Religious Life exhorts us to be modest and of the Benedictine monastic order. all that we do is rooted in our monastic prayer simple, at once poor and becoming. They should and life together. meet the requirements of health and be suited to What is the difference between circumstances of time and place. Blessed John cloistered sisters and the sisters Why do some sisters wear habits while Paul II instructed that our clothing be simple at Annunciation Monastery? others don’t? and modest, with an appropriate symbol of our The rich tradition of religious life within our The Benedictine way of life began over 1,500 consecration. Our monastic community has Church has blessed us with men and women years ago. Over the centuries, innumerable identified a unique ring designed with our bell who respond to the call to live a cloistered life, changes have taken place, including outward banner as our symbol. Kids will often describe a consecrated apostolic life or a monastic life. appearance, ministry and relationship with it as, “Oh, so it’s like you’re married to God.” Throughout the centuries there have been times the contemporary world in which we live. For We also wear a Benedictine medal and dress that these three converged, especially around example, the long habits and wimples worn in according to the occasion. Like most people, certain practices, and there have been times that the mid-1900s originated in the middle ages we have professional and casual clothes, some their individual charisms have been distinct. As as proper clothing for married women. Health of which are donated by generous friends and Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, care was far different when our pioneering family members! we are monastic. We live at the monastery or, as sisters opened St. Alexius Medical Center in Da- We strive to live simply, in solidarity with the is my current situation, at St. Alexius convent (a kota Territory. A couple generations ago, most people among whom we work. With a focus ‘mission’ of the monastery). Daily, we pray the sisters weren’t allowed to drive cars, but were on the central elements of prayer, service and liturgy of the hours together. We share all things expected to find someone to give them a ride community, we are enabled to be joy-filled and (like cars and computers) and live our poverty when necessary. compassionate. These are values we seek to by holding nothing as personal possession but In all these outward expressions, the core embody in the way we live. In everything we do, all things in common. We are involved in a commitment to prayer, service and community may we live in the Benedictine belief that “In all variety of ministries. This places us out among living takes priority. The Second Vatican Coun- things, God may be glorified.” 14 • Dakota Catholic Action May 2013 “If fasting makes you grumpy, then eat something and be kind” Fr. Sattler offers Lenten retreat for our work that God invites us to, and will exhaust and self-denial gives us the discipline to do so. over 250 women in Mandan ourselves with financial worries.” He cautioned Overdoing it with severe penances, however, is By Patti Armstrong against giving God our leftovers and suggested like being so harsh that the horse bucks back. So, The cross is an unlikely enticement for us to instead, to give him our first 10% and to trust he he advises that we begin where we are by simply draw near to someone, and yet, it is precisely what will take care of us. Fr. Sattler reminded every- increasing whatever we are doing now rather than Jesus Christ has offered us: “Anyone who wishes one of the story of Cain and Abel. Both offered striving for a drastic life change that causes our to come after me must deny himself” (Luke 9:23). sacrifices to God but Abel gave God his first and passions to buck back. Although the prospect of self-denial and suffer- best while Cain gave his leftovers. God accepted Fr. Sattler elaborated on the theme of sacrifice ing is repellent to humans, the attraction to unite the gift of Abel and rejected Cain’s. Fr. Sattler in his second talk with frequent examples from ourselves with Christ helps us to overcome our pointed out that ironically, it’s often the case that the Carthusian Order, an order of monks who reluctance and even choose to deny ourselves in the more God gives us, the harder it is for us to be are masters at self-denial. With their austere life, order to draw nearer to Him. equally as generous. The larger our income, the one might expect to see sullen and irritable faces This was the theme that Fr. Wayne Sattler larger our 10% becomes, and if God has decided but instead, he said they exude love and joy. The delved into during the sixth annual Women’s to entrust to us more, shouldn’t we be just as reason, Fr. Sattler explained, is that they are no Simple Lenten Retreat held at the Church of eager to return the favor? longer at war with their passions and regard the Spirit of Life in Mandan on March 16. Over 250 “We forget we are not here to stay,” Fr. Sattler practice of self-denial as a means to the end: to women gathered to listen to three talks by Fr. said. “The temptation is to turn outward to the follow Christ. Otherwise, it would be tempting Sattler, who has given retreats to Mother Teresa’s world and only trust what we see, but we need to to think we are earning something simply due to Missionaries of Charity in six countries and turn inward and trust the voice that is trying to our self-denial rather than recognizing it as only throughout the United States. speak from within.” the means by which we are able to draw closer to During his opening session, he put our spiri- Christ. tual lives in perspective by pointing out that our Acts of self-denial—which can include simply bodies will one day die but our souls live on for If you don’t pray every day, not eating between meals, giving up smoking or eternity. Thus, it is important to take good care of abstaining from any pleasure—can often tempt our soul by strengthening our internal spiritual your soul will one to be irritable. In such a case, Fr. Sattler said, muscles. Fr. Sattler identified three ways in which “If you can’t do it for love, then don’t do it. If we can do this: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. get weaker the fast is making you grumpy, then eat some- “Prayer is to the soul as food is to the body,” he “ thing and be kind.” He was not saying to give up said. “If you don’t pray every day, your soul will fasting altogether, but to work up to it and use it get weaker and weaker.” Trusting that voice involves clearing space as a vehicle to holiness rather than endure with But prayer is only part of what is needed to in our lives so that God can speak to us and we resentment and irritability. “It’s not the sack cloth take proper care of our soul. Fr. Sattler explained will take the time to be spiritually connected and ashes and being miserable that is pleasing to that fasting is not just for Lent but something that enough to hear his voice. According to Fr. Sat- God,” Fr. Sattler warned. He said that fasting is should be done at least once a week in order to tler, it is through self-denial that we strengthen about healing our will to conform to God’s will, develop our interior muscles for doing God’s will. our spiritual muscles, which serve to subdue our for in God’s will is our greatest happiness. And almsgiving should not be considered option- passions—much like the taming of a wild horse. Ironically he pointed out that fasting ulti- al. “We need to be a good steward of God’s gifts,” As with the wild horse, taming happens gradually mately brings us to a fuller enjoyment of life. he said. Fr. Sattler noted that the early Christians and through persistent work. “But we don’t want Over-indulging in pleasures actually inhibits us understood how “everything is from God and is to kill the horse, we just want to tame him,” he from truly enjoying what our passions desire and given for the good of all.” “If we neglect alms, said. And so it is with our passions. He explained we become slaves to them. Self-denial, how- we will not be able to enter into the rest from that we are called to be the master of our passions ever, opens a space for God in our lives, builds discipline, and increases our enjoyment of life’s pleasures. Fr. Sattler acknowledged that the cross is not something we naturally look forward to, but when we freely embrace it for the sake of being with Christ, God’s peace will come to us. Through our crosses—both those given to us and those we freely choose—we can remain with Christ by freely embracing them. For this rea- son, Fr. Sattler said, in spite of feeling repelled by suffering, we choose to deny our self, take up our cross daily and follow Jesus (Luke 9:23). In light of that, he shared the motto of the Carthusians: “The Cross is steady while the world is turning.” Fr. Sattler is currently a priest in residence at the Church of Saint Anne, Bismarck. Fr. Sattler’s talks were recorded and can be downloaded from the Spirit of Life parish website at: http://www.myspiri- toflife.com. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Celebration Please join us July 13-14 2013 At the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck For more info, contact Michelle at 701-204-7187

Sponsored by the Diocese of Bismarck May 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 15 Calendar of Events UPCOMING EVENTS PRAY FOR THE PRIESTS, PLEASE REMEMBER OUR CALENDAR Iconography workshop at Spirit of Life June RELIGIOUS AND DECEASED CLERGY ON SUBMISSIONS 17-21: Instructor Nicholas Markell teaches DEACONS SERVING THE ANNIVERSARY OF DEADLINE: The Dakota Catholic Action is Byzantine iconography using the ancient published monthly except for July. Material OUR DIOCESE THEIR DEATH deadline is noon the first Friday of the month method of egg-tempera painting and 24 Kt. An invitiation from the May 5, 1940 Rev. Vincent I. Frech, OSB for the following months’ publication (ex: first gold leafing. The workshop, held at the Church Bismarck-Mandan Serra Club May 5, 1994 Rev. Edwin Volk Friday in January for the February issue of of Spirit of Life in Mandan, spans six days and May 1: Fr. Brian Gross May 8, 1967 Rev. David Miller the DCA). Recurring or ongoing events must includes studio time and instruction. Each May 2: Deacon Ed Johnson May 9, 1999 Rev. Leo Brand, C.PP.S. May 9, 1958 Rev. Joseph Stroemel be submitted each time they occur to be participant will create the icon of St. Teresa May 3: Bro. Aelred Reid, OSB of Avila. All icon supplies and lunch will be May 10, 2002 Rev. Eugene Frank included. May 4: Sr. Hildegarde Urlacher, OSB May 14, 1977 Rev. Edward Charek, C.PP.S. provided. Cost is $395 and the registration May 5: Sr. Richardé Wolf, SNND May 14, 2000 Rev. Florian Fairbanks, OSB ACCEPTED MATERIAL: Brief notices of deadline is June 12. Please call the parish May 6: Seminarian Jordan Dosch May 14, 1975 Msgr. William C. Moelter upcoming events hosted by diocesan parishes office for more information and to register, May 7: Fr. John Guthrie May 15, 1985 Msgr. William F. Garvin and institutions. Items are published on a 701-663-1660. May 8: Deacon Ward Johnson May 15, 1995 Rev. Werner Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S. space available basis. May 9: Fr. Gerald Ruelle, OSB May 15, 1966 Rev. Julius Locnikar, OSB Diocesan Italian pilgrimage announced - May 10: Sr. Hannah Vanorny, OSB May 16, 1938 Rev. Benedict Peter, OSB SUBMITTED ITEMS MUST INCLUDE: To help bring the global Year of Faith to a close, May 11: Sr. Paula Larson, OSB May 17, 1988 Rev. Theodore Rath, C.PP.S. For consideration each event must be listed Bishop David Kagan has designed a pilgrimage May 12: All Religious in Formation May 18, 1975 Msgr. John Halloran May 18, 1897 Rev. Bede Northman, OSB individually and include: to Italy Oct. 29 – Nov. 7, 2013 that highlights May 13: Fr. Fred Harvey May 19, 1970 Rev. Henry Barge, C.PP.S. *Time and date of event Blessed Pope John XXIII’s life and pastoral min- May 14: Deacon Wayne Jundt May 19, 1986 Rev. David Clements, OSB *Full event description including related times istry. Flying into Milan, our pilgrimage begins May 15: Fr. Claude Seeberger, OSB May 21, 1996 Rev. Matthew Fettig, OSB *Complete address of event venue by praying at the Duomo di Milano. From there May 16: Sr. Gerard Wald, OSB May 22, 1929 Rev. Alphonse Henn, OSB *Contact information of individual responsible we will journey to Sotto il Monte, the hometown May 17: Sr. Laura Hecker, OSB May 23, 1873 Rev. Peter J. DeSmet, S.J. for submitted material of Blessed Pope John XXIII and the Church of May 18: Seminarian Scott Lefor May 25, 1976 Rev. Finian Brinster, OSB St. Mary where he was baptized. As our Italian May 19: All Lay Ministers May 25, 1895 Rev. Paul Rettenmaier, OSB E-mail: [email protected] pilgrimage moves from glorious Venice, where May 20: Bishop David Kagan May 26, 1913 Rev. Bede J. Marty, OSB Mail: DCA Calendar, PO Box 1137, John XXIII was patriarch, to Loretto and Assisi, May 21: Fr. Charles Heidt May 29, 1929 Rev. Alfred Mayer, OSB Bismarck ND 58502-1137 we will remember his prayerful preparation for May 22: Deacon Ronald Keller May 29, 1924 Rev. B.H. Bunning May 31, 1969 Rev. Rupert Landoll, C.PP.S. Vatican II. Our faith journey with Bishop Kagan May 23: Bro. John Seiler, OSB will conclude in Rome where we will pray at St. May 24: Sr. Barbara Weber, OSB Peter’s Basilica, explore the Vatican Museum May 25: All seminarians and savor an audience with our new Holy May 26: Fr. Kregg Hochhalter Father, Pope Francis. Register today by calling May 27: Deacon Kenneth Klein Year of Faith Coordinator Michelle Duppong at May 28: Bro. Gregory Senger, OSB 701-204-7187 or call Faith Journeys at 1-877- May 29: Sr. Thomas Welder, OSB 732-4845, Ext. 100. May 30: Seminarian Jarad Wolf May 31: Bishop Paul Zipfel

Catholic Daughters visit legislature Mandan’s Court St. Cecelia #362 of Catholic Daughters of the Americas visited the ND legis- lature March 12, 2013. The group sat in on a legislative hearing, shared lunch with legislators and state officials and toured the N.D. Supreme Court. Members are pictured above with N.D. Governor Jack Dalrymple Front: Lyvon Hellman, Linda Schwartzbauer, Delores Knoll and Sharon Bullinger. Back: Jan Bond, Eleanor Knudson, Lorraine Bossert, Bonnie Quast, Theresa Tokach, Jan Hoffman, Phyllis Eckroth, Mary Ann Eckroth, Kathy Wagner, Barbara Braun, Mary Mann and Helen Reich.

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