Remembering Our Loved Ones a Family Prays at the Olsany Cemetery in Prague Nov

VOLUME 42 NUMBER 7 DIOCESE OF RAPID CITY, Diocesan Website: www.rapidcitydiocese.org SOUTH DAKOTA

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“Blessed are you Lord, God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you, fruit of the earth and work of human hands. It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God forever.” —Order of Mass Though every day should be a time to give thanks, the celebration of Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance to stop and reflect upon our many Season of Advent, 2 blessings, the great abundance around us and within us which brings such Social Justice, 4-5 richness to our lives, and the One who provides it all to us. On this Advent Penance Thanksgiving Day, we turn to the Lord in prayer and gratitude for his countless Services, 6 blessings. Assisted Suicide, 8 All of you will be remembered in a special way at my Thanksgiving Mass. As we Photo Directory of give the Lord thanks, may he continue to bless you abundantly this day and always. Diocesan Priests, 12-13 Wishing you peace and joy in Christ. Monday, December 8, Solemnity of the —Bishop Robert D. Gruss Immaculate Conception — Holy Day of Obligation

Remembering our loved ones A family prays at the Olsany cemetery in Prague Nov. 2. Catholics in the Czech Republic mark All Souls Day by visiting the graves of loved ones. (CNS photo/David W Cerny, Reuters) Mailing label

For a list of those who were “Born to Eternal Life” in the Diocese of Rapid City, October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2014, see pages 18-19. 2 WRC Columns November 2014 The season of Advent must be lived in gratitude In a world filled with the celebration of person knows that God is good, not by consumerism, material- Christmas — Jesus hearsay but by experience. And that is ism, and entitlement, do Christ, the Savior of what makes all the difference” (Thomas we really live the totality the World, who be- Merton: Thoughts in Solitude; Farrar, of our lives with a deep came poor and hum- Straus and Giroux, 1958). sense of gratitude? Do ble to come among For a deeper meaning of Christmas we spend time each and us. This celebration to penetrate our longing hearts, time every day with the Lord also affords us the must be spent in preparation beyond the in grateful contempla- opportunity to reflect shopping, beyond the pre-Christmas WRC Bishop’s Calendar tion? The Roman phil- The season of Advent shines like upon our many bless- parties, and beyond the tempting hustle November 18-December 16 the first moon on a cold, Subject to change without notice osopher Cicero spoke of ings, the great abun- dark night. and bustle of December. We must fight gratitude as not simply dance which brings the battle with the local shopping cen- November 20, Thursday what we owe, but the such richness to our ters or the Internet vendors. Perhaps the 8:30 a.m. Diocesan Investment way in which we should live. From his lives, and the One who has never been best way to approach the battle is to re- Committee Meeting, Chancery perspective, gratitude is not only the outdone in generosity. treat, to withdraw into the quiet recog- 9 a.m. Finance Advisory Council greatest of virtues, but the parent of all But there is an important period of nition of the “Love of God in Meeting, Chancery the others. In other words, a virtuous time in between these two celebrations everything,” so that there can be an 11:30 a.m. Chancery Department life is enveloped in how we live with a called Advent. This season seems to get “awakening to new wonder and to Head Meeting, Chancery grateful heart. True gratitude keeps our lost in a culture that exhibits the sights praise of the goodness of God.” 3:50 p.m. St. Thomas More eyes focused on the giver — God him- and sounds of Christmas, even prior to The season of Advent, celebrated 8th Grade Etiquette Social, self. God is ultimately the giver of all Thanksgiving, and is saturated with one quietly in gratitude, contemplating our Arrowhead Country Club things. All belongs to God. All is gift. of the greatest temptations of all, mate- Savior coming into a sinful world will November 23, Sunday This virtue of gratitude naturally rialism. “Black Friday” is the epitome transform us in ways we cannot imag- 9 a.m. Meeting with Confirmation Candidates, Holy Cross Church, flows from deep personal intimacy with of this display of the saturation of ma- ine. Our anticipation of our Savior’s re- Timber Lake Christ. It is far more than mere thank- terialism. turn in glory will manifest itself through 10 a.m. Confirmation Mass, Holy fulness. All that we have that is good In a way, the season of Advent shines our outward expressions of love as we Cross, Timber Lake has God’s stamp on it and is owned by like the first moon on a cold, dark night. welcome Christ in the stranger, the November 24, Monday God to be used in a God-given way. We For many people it is barely noticeable. poor, the unloved, and the hopeless. 5 p.m. Rapid City Catholic School will never be afraid of not having There is no waiting or anticipation for Most people sense a yearning to re- Board Meeting, Cathedral Rectory enough if we truly believe that, “The the moon to become full and its light to cover the basic meaning of Christmas. November 25, Tuesday Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I brighten the wintry sky. The progres- This yearning will be satisfied when we 6:30 p.m. Catholic Social Services shall want” (Psalm 23). sion from a first moon to a full moon make a conscious choice to not allow Board Meeting, Catholic Social The holiday season is on the near goes unnoticed, much like the season of an excessive consumerism mentality, Services Office horizon. Many Americans will be in Advent. one that measures love by purchases November 27- 28, Thursday- constant preparation mode over the How can we really celebrate the and limits celebration to spending, to Friday next month-and-a-half. Each holiday is truest and deepest meaning of Christ- become our focus. As Pope Francis Chancery Closed for an opportunity to live gratefully. mas if we have not celebrated Advent? noted in a homily, “If money and mate- Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is next week, a time Can there be a real celebration of rial things become the center of our December 2, Tuesday 9 a.m. Chancery Department to enjoy family gatherings, the presence Christmas without a period of waiting, lives, they seize us and make us slaves. Head Meeting, Chancery Annex of loved ones who have come home for a period of joyful expectation, a period Our life must be centered on what is es- December 4, Thursday a few days, and the rich food and drink of grateful contemplation whereby the sential, Jesus Christ. Everything else is 11 a.m. Western South Dakota that accompany this wonderful day. Lord prepares our hearts to receive secondary.” Catholic Foundation Annual Each of us must reflect upon our many God’s greatest gift to humanity anew? May we all celebrate this Advent Meeting, Cathedral Hall blessings, the great abundance that Thomas Merton wrote, “To be grate- season as the church invites us, with December 15, Monday brings such richness to our lives, and ful is to recognize the Love of God in great joy and thankfulness. In doing so, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bishop’s Holiday the One who provides it all. A grateful everything he has given us. Gratitude we will experience anew a deep sense Open House (By Invitation Only) heart always returns to the Lord in therefore takes nothing for granted, is of gratitude for the real presence of 2-4 p.m. Open House for prayer and thanksgiving, and never never unresponsive, is constantly awak- Christ among us, the profound mystery Benedictine Sisters takes God’s generosity for granted. ening to new wonder and to praise of we call Christmas. Four weeks later, for most people, is the goodness of God. For the grateful Advent peace and love to all. November 2014 Annual Diocesan Appeal WRC 3

“But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” Mathew 13:8

in the My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with each of you. The 2015 AnnualSown Diocesan Appeal is now underway, andHeart I am very hopeful that we will meet our goal this year with your help and generosity. We have been invited to ask the Holy Spirit to give us a sacrificial heart so that the seeds of God’s love that have already been sown will be provided the rich soil to “produce fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold,” for the people of God in western South Dakota and the many ministries offered by the Diocese of Rapid City. Many of you have already generously responded to this message. I offer my sincere thanks to those who have pledged their support for the mission and ministry of our diocese. The contributions you have offered will make a difference in the life of the church and the families of our parishes. For those who have yet to make a pledge, I would ask that you prayerfully consider the many ways that you have been blessed by the Lord and how he might be inviting you to share those blessings with others through your participation in the appeal. God will not be outdone in generosity and therefore is inviting each of us to step out in faith, hope, love and trust so that his love might be sown anew in the hearts of his children. Your pastor would be happy to speak with you personally about this opportunity. Pledge forms are available at your parish office, or you can simply mail your contribution to the address at the bottom of this letter. Your generous support allows our diocesan ministries to continue serving the needs of others throughout western South Dakota. Together, may we be that rich soil that produces abundant fruit in our diocese. Again, many thanks for your kindness and generosity. Be assured of my prayers for you and your family, and may God continue to bless you abundantly! Sincerely in the peace and joy of Christ,

Most Rev. Robert D. Gruss Bishop of Rapid City

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PARISH If interested in an automatic bank payment or credit card payment, please contact your parish office for a pledge envelope or call Doris Bride, 605-343-3541. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL SUPPORT *Reminder statements are mailed quarterly. OF OUR DIOCESAN MINISTRIES For a complete listing of diocesan ministries, see the appeal brochure. 4 WRC News November 2014 Social Justice calls for conversion of heart By Laurie Hallstrom means to be human,” he said. For the first time, the Social Justice “The call of all believers is a re- Commission of the Diocese of Rapid newed encounter with the risen Christ City hosted a fall educational work- so that our lives might be marked by shop, “First Steps: In the Defense of joy… Conversion of the heart for social Human Dignity.” According to Mary justice is always an on-going process,” Helen Olsen, commission president, the he said. members plan to make it an annual There were four breakout sessions: event. It was held October 25 at Terra “Meeting the Needs of the Poor” by Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Deacon Jim and Ann Van Loan with The workshop drew on tenets Tami Ragels; “Strengthening Marriage” Catholic Social Teaching. Bishop by Jim Kinyon; “Ways to Teach Social Robert Gruss gave the keynote address, Justice” by Marie Broz, Father Marcin “The Dignity of the Human Person and Garbacz, and Dr. Matt Simmons; and the Conversion of the Heart for Social the “Legislative Process” by Father Justice.” Tyler Dennis and Sue Jimmerson. Par- “Each of us is called to shape our ticipants were introduced to representa- In the breakout session, “Meeting the Needs of the Poor,” Ann Van Loan world,” said Bishop Gruss. He recom- tives of several local charities which pointed out some of the gaps in the charity system available in Rapid City. mended participants read Pope Francis’ had booths available during a luncheon. (Photo by Anne Lyon) apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the (See page 4) For more information on Gospel.” The Catholic teachings pro- the commission, call Family Life Min- To advertise in the vide a moral framework that does not istries at 716-5241, ext 236. EST W West River Catholic fit easily into ideologies of right or left, IVER or conservative or liberal: “they reflect R call Becky Berreth at ATHOLIC fundamental ethical principles common C 605-343-3541 to all people. They speak to what it USPS 983-360 Official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, published monthly. The West River Catholic is owned Sister Juanita Tellez, OSB, of St. Martin and published Monastery is 94 years old and entered the by the Diocese of Rapid City 606 Cathedral Drive convent 60 years ago. She has been a Rapid City, SD 57701-5499 cook and a bookkeeper and was once Phone: 605-343-3541 missioned in South America. She is very Publisher: Bishop Robert D. Gruss Editor Emeritus: Msgr. William J. O’Connell faithful to her present ministry of prayer. Editor: Laurie Hallstrom, [email protected] Assistant Editor, Advertising and Billing: Please give to those who Becky Berreth, [email protected] or 605-343-3541 have given a lifetime. Circulation: Dottie Borowski, Social Justice Commission President [email protected] Mary Helen Olsen and the workshop Subscription: $25, banner. (Photo by Anne Lyon) Foreign subscription: National Retirement $60 per year. Postmaster: Address all correspondence, including change of Fund for Religious address, to: West River Catholic PO Box 678 Special Collection December 6-7 Rapid City, SD 57709-0678 For further information contact: Periodical postage paid at Teresa Spiess Rapid City, SD 57701 PO Box 678 Benefactors: Rapid City, SD 57709 United States Conference of Catholic 605-343-3541 l [email protected] Bishops — Office of Home Missions, Catholic Extension www.retiredreligious.org November 2014 News WRC 5 Ministries represented at the Social Justice Commission Workshop:

BH Area Habitat for Humanity: 605-348-9196 l Brings people together to build homes, community and love.

Literacy Council of the Black Hills: Rapid City Public Library 605-394-4171, Facebook.com/literacycouncilofthe black hills l Free one-on-one tutoring to adults and teens in reading and writing skills. Volunteer tutors receive 12 hours of training.

Hope for New Life Jail Ministry: Bill Gradoville 605-341-2721 or Jennifer Shama 605-381-1118 l Mission to be Jesus Christ to male and female inmates at Pennington County Jail.

Family Heritage Alliance: Dale Bartscher 605-718-5433 l Exists to champion the Judeo-Christian values of Faith, Family and Freedom.

Love Inc.: 605-718-5683 l Adult education classes in employment, par- Family Heritage Alliance repre- enting, faith and finances; care packs for kids (clothing and toiletries); new sentative Dale Bartscher was school clothing and responses to other requests for help. one of several vendors promoting their cause to Social Justice S.D. Right to Life: 605-224-9181 or 1-877-216-1628 l Educates on fetal Commission workshop partici- development, abortion, abortion alternatives, infanticide, euthanasia, and pants, October 25. (Photo by related issues. Anne Lyon) At left, Father Tyler Dennis introduces Bishop Birthright International: 1-800-550-4900 or 605-343-1732 Robert Gruss, the keynote l Offers love and support to women who are pregnant or think they may speaker for the event. (WRC be pregnant. photo) Catholic Social Services: 605-348-6086 or 1-800-727-2401 [email protected] l Pregnancy counseling, counseling, adoption services, educational presentations and work with at-risk youth in schools.

CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates: 605-394-2203 www.casaofrapidcity.org l Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate in court for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

The Club for Boys: 605-343-3500, www.theclubforboys.com l Dedicated to helping boys succeed in life with an emphasis on positive guidance.

The Cornerstone Rescue Mission: Volunteers 605-718-8712 l Homeless shelters for men, women and children, veterans ministry, daycare, preschool, three meals per day served.

Working Against Violence, Inc.: 605-341-3292, www.wavi.org l Working to create a community free of domestic abuse and sexual assault through advocacy, education and support services.

JustFaith Ministries: [email protected] l Programs and resources to help people build a more just and peaceful world. 6 WRC News November 2014 Ft. Pierre Celebration Mike and Judy Weisgram are served by Lou Ann Leischer and Jean Petersen at St. John’s Annual Fall Advent Reconciliation Schedule Turkey Dinner on November 2. The event was held at Padre Hall. Belle Fourche, St. Paul, Tuesday, Dec. 9 — 7 p.m. “As a way of celebrating the harvest Bonesteel, Immaculate Conception, Friday, Dec. 12 — 6 p.m. CT and God’s rich blessings upon us and Buffalo, St. Anthony, Monday, Dec. 15 — 7 p.m. our land, our parish family hosts our Burke, Sacred Heart, Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 6 p.m. CT Annual Fall Turkey Dinner for the , St. Isidore, Sunday, Dec. 7 — 3 p.m. Colome parish and community to come to- Custer, St. John, Thursday, Dec. 11 — 7 p.m. gether in faith and fellowship to Deadwood, St. Ambrose, Tuesday, Dec. 16 — 5 p.m. Ft. Pierre, St. John, Wednesday, Dec. 10 — 6:30 p.m. & Sundays 7 p.m. CT enjoy a home cooked turkey dinner,” Gregory, St. Joseph, Wednesday, Dec. 10 — 6:30 p.m. CT said Sherri Stoeser, parish office Hill City, St. Rose, Sunday, Dec. 14 — 7 p.m. CT manager. (Courtesy photo) Hot Springs, St. Anthony, Wednesday, Dec. 10 — 7 p.m. Kadoka, Our Lady of Victory, Sunday Dec. 14 — 5 p.m. Keystone, Mt. Carmel, Sunday, Dec. 14 — 4 p.m. Murdo, St. Martin, Sunday, Dec. 14 — 5 p.m. New Underwood, St. John, the Evangelist, Friday, Dec. 19 – 7 p.m. Newell, St. Mary, Thursday, Dec. 11 — 5:30 p.m. Piedmont, Our Lady of the Black Hills, Tuesday, Dec. 9 — 7 p.m. Philip, Sacred Heart, Tuesday, Dec. 9 — 6 p.m. CT Presho, Christ the King, Sunday, Dec. 14 — 3 p.m. Rapid City, Blessed Sacrament, Monday, Dec. 15 — 7 p.m. Rapid City, Cathedral, Tuesday, Dec. 16 — 7 p.m. Rapid City, Immaculate Conception, Confessions Sundays: 9:15 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m.; Confessions Mon-Sat: 7:35 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. Rapid City, St. Isaac Jogues, Dec. 17 — 7 p.m. Rapid City, St. Therese, Thursday, Dec. 18 — 7 p.m. Rosebud, St. Bridget, Friday, Dec. 5 — 7 p.m. CT Spearfish, St. Joseph, Thursday, Dec. 18 — 7 p.m. Sturgis, St. Francis, Sunday, Dec. 14 — 7 pm Wall, St. Patrick, Tuesday Dec. 16 — 7 p.m. Winner, Immaculate Conception, Sunday, Dec. 7 — 6 p.m. CT Filipinos look for hope in upcoming papal visit A Filipino typhoon victim sends a letter to Pope Francis Nov. 3 in a rally seeking the help of the pontiff against the demolition of their bunkhouses two months before his visit to Leyte. One year after one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded crashed across the central Philippines, church leaders in some of the worst-hit parts looked to Pope Francis' brief January visit to Leyte Island with hope, and slight trepidation. (CNS photo/Dennis M. Sabangan, EPA)

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708 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City 605-348-5228 November2014 Events Schedule WRC 7 November 21, Friday share. Next gathering is a Frosty Film Fes- Hall, talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Lunch Rapid City, 5:30 p.m. Confessions in the sTreasures of our Faith with Immac- tival, Friday, December 19. Check out our $6. Everyone welcome. Spanish language will be offered beginning s ulée Ilibagiza: Retreat includes Immac- Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rc World Apostolate of Fatima: First Fri- at 4:30 p.m. Potluck meal to follow Mass. ) ulée’s witness to the power of prayer, youngadults. Bridget Decker 716-5214 day Mass at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and de- Those who do not normally attend the 8 miracles of the rosary, and inspirational ext 233. [email protected] or Kelly votions. First Saturday, December 6, begins Spanish Masses are asked to bring a 8 music. Begins with registration at 4:15 p.m. LaFleur [email protected]. with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. dessert. at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. November 28, Friday Mass and exposition. Both in Our Lady’s January 15, Thursday Registration cost $57.00 for one or $95 for sExploring Benedictine Life – Listen- Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpet- sBeginning Experience Level 1 Sepa- ) two. )Dionne Eastmo 605-343-1708 or ing in Context, Yankton: Weekend oppor- ual Help. Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202. rated, Divorced, & Widowed Support [email protected]. To register tunity open to young single Catholic December 6, Saturday Group, “Coping with Life Alone”: Non- s visit 8www.immaculee.com or Cathy women who find themselves at a crossroads OLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine denominational group is open to all Chris- McLaughlin [email protected]. 8stay in their relationship with God or have Mercy: Group meets at 9 a.m., Cathedral tian men and women who are hurting due ) @terrasancta.org or 605-716-0925 for thought about religious life. No cost for the of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Pam Ek- to separation or divorce. Registration fee lodging. weekend. Registration deadline is Novem- berg 605-719-9669 or Vivian Ontiveros $30; need based scholarships available. sWorldwide Marriage Encounter: ber 21. 8www.yanktonbenedictines.org or 605-393-5036. Preregistration requested. )Jill at Family Weekend designed for couples of all ages )605-668-6092. December 10, Wednesday Life Ministries 605-716-5214 ext 236 or and backgrounds to enrich their marriage. November 26, Wednesday sTaizé: Experience the sacred through [email protected]. Held in Prior Lake and Stewartville, Minn. sWRC deadline for submissions. song, silence, and scripture. Held at 7 p.m. January 19, Monday Next weekend, December 5-7, Duluth, Paper mailed Tuesday, December 16. in the Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta, the sRight to Life Event (Roe v. Wade ) Minn. 8www.sdwwme.org or )John and 605-343-3541 or second Wednesday of the month. Observance): Held at St. Therese the 8 Dawn Elsinger 605-362-0924 or 8applic [email protected] or December 12, Friday Little Flower, 532 Adams St., Rapid City, [email protected] [email protected]. sOur Lady of Guadalupe Bilingual at 7 p.m. Bishop Robert Gruss is the fea- November 23, Sunday December 5, Friday Mass: Held at Blessed Sacrament Church, tured speaker. sŚrodowisko Young Adult Event: sBishop’s Luncheon: Mass at 11:15 Thanksgiving Feast held at Terra Sancta, 2 a.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual p.m. Bring your favorite holiday dish to Help, Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Terra Sancta Retreat Center

Dec 1: Cathedral of OLPHEvents Staff ScheduleJan 7: Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina Retreat Jan 8: Birthright Luncheon/Meeting Dec 2: Chancery Staff Mass/Breakfast Jan 10: Cursillo Workshop; VSI; Dec 3: RCCSS Dept Head Meeting; BHADA Monthly Meeting Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina; Jan 11-14: RCCSS Accreditation Team BSC Prayer Group Mass/Lunch Jan 13: Chancery Staff Mass/ Dec 4: The Flame Breakfast; Chancery Dept Head Dec 5: Countdown to Christmas Meeting Dec 5-6: Blessed Sacrament Jan 14: Taizé; Centering Prayer/ (Rapid City) Confirmation Retreat Lectio Divina Dec 6: VSI Jan 16-17: Cathedral of OLPH Dec 7: RCCSS Staff Mass/Reception; (Rapid City) Confirmation Retreat Dec 10: Taizé; Centering Prayer/ Jan 16-18: BHQG SOYO Lectio Divina Jan 20: Young Life Staff Planning Day Dec 11: Birthright Luncheon/Meeting Jan 20-22: Good Leaders, Dec 11-14: Silent Retreat with Good Shepherds Fr. Peter Etzel, SJ Jan 21: Centering Prayer/ Dec 12: Countdown to Christmas Lectio Divina Dec 12-14: Spiritual Boot Camp Jan 23-24: Young Life Leader Retreat (Cor Jesu) Jan 23-25: Heart to Heart — A Dec 12-15: Private Retreat Weekend Retreat for the Engaged Dec 15-31: Holiday Lodging Rates for Jan 26: TSRC Program Development Family Style Rooms Committee Meeting Dec 16: Young Life Staff Planning Day Jan 28: Centering Prayer/ Dec 17: Centering Prayer/ Lectio Divina Lectio Divina Jan 30: Religious Education Annual Dec 20: Cursillo School of Leaders; Conference BHADA Monthly Meeting Jan 30-31: Our Lady of the Black Hills Dec 21: Phillip Christmas Pilgrimage (Piedmont) Confirmation Retreat; Dec 24: Family Event Religious Education Annual Jan 2-3: St John the Evangelist Conference (Ft. Pierre) Confirmation Retreat Jan 31: Just Faith Deaconate Jan 2-4: Young Life College Formation Program Weekend Retreat 8 WRC Columns November 2014 Physician-Assisted Suicide and confronting our fears The prospect of a very attractive, be, objectively speaking, a suicidal ting suicide also led her to cross over recently-married young woman with a act, and would not represent a morally critical moral boundaries such that Making terminal illness facing excruciating good choice, but their moral culpabil- she deprived her family and friends of pain and suffering as she dies is ity would almost certainly be dimin- the chance to love her through her Sense of enough to move anyone. The life and ished, if not eliminated, by the sickness. Suicide in any form runs Bioethics death of 29-year-old Brittany May- harrowing circumstances in which contrary to our duty to love — to nard recently cap- they found love ourselves and to love our neigh- Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D tured enormous themselves, bor — because it unjustly breaks im- media attention when driven by portant ties of solidarity we have with dying process, we can encounter deep she declared she was raw terror family, friends and others to whom we and unanticipated graces. We may rec- moving to Oregon to more than by continue to have obligations. It is al- ognize the need to ask for and receive commit suicide after anything ways violent to eliminate suffering by forgiveness from others and from having been in- else. Clearly, eliminating the sufferer. We effec- God. We may become aware of God’s formed by her doc- grave psy- tively give up on the Creator and all presence and receive a strengthened tors that she had an chological he has created. We refuse the help of faith. We gain peace in our dying days aggressive form of disturbances, our neighbor, the love of a family and hours by accepting our mortality brain cancer and anguish, or member, or even the beauty of another and our situation, journeying down likely had only six grave fear of sun-drenched day to lighten our afflic- the road that still opens ahead of us, months to live. She Brittany Maynard is pictured with husband suffering can tion. even as it becomes shorter, living it brought her life to a Dan Diaz in this undated photo. The 29-year- diminish the Even as our lives wind down, we with the same tenacity and generosity close on Nov. 1, a old woman who was suffering from terminal responsibility have a calling to be good stewards of we did when the road was yet longer. brain cancer ended her life Nov. 1 in Oregon, date she had selected of the one the gift of life. Hospice and palliative where physician-assisted suicide is legal. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned ahead of time, by Maynard's decision was praised by assisted committing care, along with careful pain manage- his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and suicide advocates, but pro-life leaders called ment, can lighten our burdens during taking a lethal dose suicide. did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a it a tragedy. (CNS photo/Reuters) of barbiturates pre- Yet in the the dying process. The mutual support priest of the Diocese of Fall River, MA, and scribed by her doc- face of a ter- of family and friends enables us, and serves as the Director of Education at The tor. minal medical diagnosis, it is not rea- them, to grow in unexpected ways. By National Catholic Bioethics Center in In the public discussions that have sonable to let our fears dictate our respecting and working through the Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. ensued, some have ventured to argue choices; instead it behooves us to con- that suicide under such desperate cir- front and resolve those fears without cumstances would, in fact, be justifi- yielding to panic and without allowing able. A recent on-line article from unpleasant future scenarios to loom Time magazine observed that few fault large in our imagination. those who were trapped on the top Brittany Maynard not only greatly floors of the Twin Towers on 9/11 feared a difficult death for herself, but when they jumped to their deaths also argued that protecting her family below as the flames surged around from pain and suffering was an impor- them. Similarly, the article suggests tant consideration in her decision to that those who face the prospect of a carry out physician-assisted suicide: difficult, pain-racked death from a ter- “I probably would have suffered in minal disease should be able to take hospice care for weeks or even their own life through physician-as- months. And my family would have sisted suicide without fault or blame. had to watch that. I did not want this For those jumping out of the Twin nightmare scenario for my family.” Towers, however, we recognize a hor- Yet even with very noble intentions rific situation of desperation, and even and a loving concern for our family, the possibility of a kind of mental we can unwittingly become overzeal- breakdown in those final panic- ous in our desire to “protect” them stricken moments. Their agonizing from suffering. choice to hurl themselves out of the Brittany’s desire to protect her fam- building to their deaths below would ily and friends from pain by commit- November 2014 Columns WRC 9 Exploded into being by divine love I’ve long been fascinated by cos- The mology, although my deficiencies as a mathematician preclude my really fol- Catholic lowing the arguments of astrophysi- cists, high-energy particle physicists Difference and others exploring the origins of the universe. Yet the fascination remains, George Weigel and it was kindled anew by a May 12 article in the Boston Globe Magazine ence cannot get us “behind” that about Alan Guth, a key figure in cur- something from which everything rent explorations of what happened in came. the Big Bang, the orthodox explana- Thus a new — in truth, old — con- tion for “How Things Started.” versation opens up. NASA scientist Take a deep breath and try this key Robert Jastrow saw it coming 20- passage from the article. some years ago when he wrote that the Using the theories of Einstein and scientist “has scaled the mountain of others, Guth points out that at ex- ignorance, he is about to conquer the tremely high energies, there are forms highest peak; and when he pulls him- of matter that upend everything we self over the final rock, he is greeted The South Pole Telescope and the Background Imaging of Cosmic Extragalactic Polariza- learned about gravity in high school. tion experiment, or Biceps2, at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station are seen against by a band of theologians who have Rather than being the ultimate force of the night sky in this National Science Foundation picture from 2008. Researchers used been sitting there for centuries.” And attraction that Newton and his falling the equipment to detect ripples in the space-time fabric that echo the massive expan- what have those Christian theologians apple taught us, gravity in this case is sion of the universe that took place just after the Big Bang. Pope Francis on Oct. 28 been pondering? told the Pontifical Academy of Sciences that the Big Bang theory and evolution do not an incredibly potent force of repul- eliminate the existence of God, who remains the one who set all of creation into mo- That what science calls the Big sion. And that repulsive gravity was tion. (CNS photo/Keith Vanderlinde/National Science Foundation via Reuters) Bang was love exploding out of the the fuel that powered the Big Bang. life of the Trinity. “The universe is roughly 13.8 bil- the universe was the brain-child of a istry, astronomy — were thought to be lion years old, and it began from a Catholic priest, Georges Henri Joseph (and often thought themselves) the en- George Weigel is Distinguished patch of material packed with this re- Èdouard Lemaître, a Belgian Jesuit. emies of revelation and biblical reli- Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public pulsive gravity. The patch was ... tiny When Lemaître began his work, the gion. In the early 21st century, that’s Policy Center in Washington, D.C. — one 100-billionth the size of a sin- “steady-state” model of the universe changed. It’s the life sciences, like Weigel’s column is distributed by the gle proton. But the repulsive gravity dominated cosmology; after the work evolutionary biology and genetics that Denver Catholic Register, the official was like a magic wand, doubling the of Lemaître and others, the steady- are often stuck in the intellectual newspaper of the Archdiocese of Den- patch in size every tenth of a trillionth state model was supplanted by the no- quicksand of ill-informed, knee-jerk ver. Phone: 303-715-3215. or a trillionth of a second. And it tion of an expanding universe that atheism, while the hard sciences are waved its doubling power over the began with the Big Bang — or what bumping up against boundaries be- patch about 100 times in a row, until it yond which their methodology can’t Father Lemaître called, a bit more Prayer Intentions got to the size of (a) marble. And that take them — boundaries that may de- primly, the “hypothesis of the of the Holy Father happened within a hundredth of a bil- primeval atom” or the “Cosmic Egg.” fine the meeting ground between sci- lionth of a trillionth of a second. As a entists and theologians. December As I understand it, Alan Guth’s work, • point of comparison, the smallest frac- and that of others exploring the first If Alan Guth’s work is empirically Christmas, hope for humanity. tion of time that the average human micro-seconds of what people of bibli- verified, a large question will remain That the birth of the Redeemer being can detect is about one-tenth of cal faith know as creation, builds on — a question that takes Guth’s science may bring peace and hope to a second. to just such a boundary: Where did all people of good will. Lemaître’s insights. • “The ingredients of what would be- The new cosmology makes possible that primordial something, that “patch Parents. That parents may be come our entire observable universe a new dialogue between physics and of material packed with … repulsive true evangelizers, passing on to were packed inside that marble …” theology, or, more broadly, between gravity” that contained “the ingredi- their children the precious gift of Literally mind-boggling, to be sure, science and religion. In the early days ents of what would become our entire faith. observable universe,” come from? It but a good moment to remember that of what we know as modern science, For more information, go to: defies all logic to suggest that some- the Big Bang theory of the origins of the hard sciences — physics, chem- APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG thing can come from nothing; yet sci- 10 WRC Columns November 2014 Bitterness: The unhappy cost of resentment

It’s not only love that makes the our board rooms, classrooms, living picking things apart, suspicious of oth- world go round. Resentment too is rooms, and bedrooms, there is evidence ers’ virtues, distrustful of their motives, In prominent in stirring the drink. In so of resentment and bitterness. Our world on hyper-alert for hypocrisy, and artic- many ways our world is drowning in is full of resentment. Everyone, it ulating every reason not to admire. Exile resentment. Everywhere you look, it seems, is bitter about something, and, Such is the view today. Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI seems, someone is bitter about some- of course, not without cause. Few are But what we don’t admit in this view of maturity and learning is how we feel thing and breathing out resentment. the persons who do not secretly nurse gave someone a heartfelt compliment? threatened by those whose graces or What is resentment? Why is this feel- the feeling that they have been ignored, Or, to reverse the question: When was virtues exceed our own. What we don’t ing so prevalent in our lives? How do wounded, cheated, treated unfairly, and the last time that someone, especially admit is our own jealousy. What we we move beyond it? have drawn too many short straws in someone who is threatened by your tal- don’t admit is our own resentment. life; and so many of us feel that we ents, gave you a sincere compliment? What we don’t admit, and never will have every right to protest our right We don’t compliment each other admit, is how our need to cut down to be resentful and unhappy. easily, or often, and this betrays a secret someone else is an infallible sign of our We’re not happy, but with jealousy. It also reveals a genuine moral own jealousy and bad self-image. And good reason. flaw in our lives. Thomas Aquinas once what helps us in our denial is this: Cyn- Yes, there’s al- submitted that to withhold a compli- icism and cold judgment make for a ways good reason ment from someone who deserves it is perfect camouflage; we don’t need to to be resentful; a sin because we are withholding from admire because we’re bright enough to but, and this is him or her some of the food that he or see that there’s nothing really to ad- the point of this she needs to live. To not admire, to not mire. column, ac- praise, to not compliment, is not a sign That, too often, is our sophisticated, cording to a of sophistication but a sign of moral im- unhappy state: We can no longer truly number of in- maturity and personal insecurity. It is admire anybody. We can no longer sightful analysts, also one of the deeper reasons why we truly praise anybody. We can no longer both old and new, so often fill with bitter feelings of re- look at the world with any praise or ad- we are rarely in sentment and unhappiness. miration. Rather our gaze is perennially touch with the real rea- Why do we so often feel bitter and soured by resentment, cynicism, judg- son why we are so spon- resentful? We fill with resentment for ment, and jealousy. taneously bitter. For persons many reasons, though, not least, be- We can test ourselves on this: Robert such as Thomas Aquinas, Soren cause we have lost the virtues of admi- Kierkegaard, Robert Moore, Gil Bailie, Moore often challenges his audiences When was the last time you told a ration and praise. Robert Bly, and Richard Rohr, among to ask themselves this question: When person that you admire what she’s was the last time you walked across a Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, the- doing and that her gifts enrich others, the deep root of our resentment your life? and unhappiness lies in our inability to room and told a person, especially a ologian, teacher, and award-winning admire, our inability to praise others, younger person or a person whose tal- author, is President of the Oblate Soren Kierkegaard once defined re- and our inability to give others and the ents dwarf yours, that you admire her, School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. sentment in this way. Resentment, he world a simple gaze of admiration. that you admire what she’s doing, that He can be contacted through his web- suggested, happens when we move We’re a society that, for the most her gifts enrich your life, and that you site www.ronrolheiser.com. Now on from the happy feeling of admiration to part, can’t admire. Admiration is, for are happy that her path has crossed Facebook www.facebook.com/ronrol the unhappy feeling of jealousy. And us, a lost virtue. Indeed in the many cir- yours? When was the last time you heiser this, sadly, happens all too frequently in cles today, both in the world and in the our lives and we are dangerously blind churches, admiration is seen as some- Monthly Message From Our Lady On the 25th of each month, Our Lady appears to the Medjugorje to its occurrence. Me resentful? How thing juvenile and immature, the fren- visionary Marija to give us her message to the world. dare you make that accusation! zied, mindless shrieking of teenage “Dear children! Pray in this time of grace and seek the intercession of all the saints Yet it’s hard to deny that resentment girls chasing a rock star. Maturity and who are already in the light. From day to day may they be an example and encour- and its concomitant unhappiness color sophistication are identified today with agement to you on the way of your conversion. Little children, be aware that your life our world. At every level of life, from the kind of intelligence, wit, and reti- is short and passing. Therefore, yearn for eternity and keep preparing your hearts in what we see playing out in the griev- cence, which don’t easily admire, prayer. I am with you and intercede before my Son for each of you, especially for those who have consecrated themselves to me and to my Son. Thank you for having ances and wars among nations to what which don’t easily compliment. Learn- responded to my call.”10/25/14 we see playing out in the bickering in ing and maturity, we believe, need to be November 2014 WRC 11 Cancer support group: No one fights alone Visit www.hcakids.org By Becky Berreth this? Did you have this?’ But we also for more information When survivors Mary Lou Roberts incorporate the faith and spiritual mat- or and Vickey Justen were diagnosed with ters.” cancer approximately five years ago — “My cancer was a blessing,” ex- MCA National Office Roberts with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma plained Justen. “I’ve gotten to know 70 West 36th St. and Justen with a gastrointestinal stro- God so well and he is the reason I’ve Track the support for the 8th Floor mal tumor — they both new they gotten to where I am today. There is no Missions, as well as the total New York, NY 10018 wanted to give back and help others other reason except for him that I am 212-563-8700 l 800-431-2222 who are struggling with cancer. here today and I want people to amount provided by MCA Judy Hasenohrl, director of remember that God is right kids around the country. or Call: Teresa Spiess at health care ministries at the there.” Read about specific Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- “The faith journey is amaz- 605-343-3541 petual Help, introduced the two ing. I used to think it was projects and find out 2014-2015 to each other after each one ap- hokey that people would say when they are fully funded. proached her about the possi- they would keep their cancer. bility for a cancer ministry. Then it (cancer) hit me,” agreed For Roberts, leading a support Roberts. “My spiritual journey A Christmas Gift from group was a natural step after has been amazing and I wouldn’t running a group for those send the cancer back. My hus- Terra Sancta Retreat Center who were grieving. Justen band might, but it has sent me to YOU! wanted to do something down a new path.” but she did not know The group recently ex- Holiday Rates for family style rooms are what. panded it’s ministry to (tax included) “This church is include card out- $75/night my family and I reach. “Once a month From needed to connect The lavendar we get together and ribbon is the with them and give international symbol make cards to be sent December 15 back,” she ex- for cancer awareness to people who we plained. “We de- know are fighting can- through January 1 cided to give others cer. It’s just a thinking fighting cancer a of you note, but it lets http://terrasancta.org/Christmas2014 sense of community support. Our motto people know they are not alone. There is, ‘Nobody Fights Alone’ and we want are other survivors out there,” ex- Knights of Columbus this group to be proof of that.” plained Roberts. will host the 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner The two decided to start a Cancer Up next for the group, expanding to at St. Thomas More High School Support Group. The group meets on the include all the parishes in Rapid City 424 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City first Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m. and the surrounding area. at the cathedral. Each meeting is ap- “We just want people to know they Thursday, November 27 proximately 45 minutes. It is open to are not alone,” said Justen. “The defi- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m., Free anyone fighting or that has fought can- nition of a cancer survivor is anyone di- Everyone welcome cer. Meetings include speakers, infor- agnosed with cancer. All survivors are Volunteers may come at 10:15 a.m. mation on cancer care from all over the welcome to attend.” country, a question and answer session, For more information contact Vicky and according to Justen, empathy and Justen, 970-646-6376, or Judy faith. Hasenohrl, 605-342-0507. CareNotes “This is not a tell-all group,” empha- and Cancer Support Group Chaplets sized Justen. “This is a group where can be found at the entryway of the you can go and have people who un- Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual derstand what you are going through — Help. The next meeting is December 6 express empathy. People can ask at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- questions such as, ‘Were you prescribed petual Help, Rapid City. 12 WRC Priests Directory November 2014 Bishop Robert D. Gruss Outside the Diocese of Fr. Ron Garry Diocese of Rapid City Rapid City Fr. Joseph Dean SCJ St. John the PO Box 678 Fr. Brian Christensen Sacred Heart Evangelist Church Rapid City, SD 57709 Pontifical North Pastoral Team PO Box 670 American College 00120 PO Box 185 Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 Vatican City State, Lower Brule, SD 57548 Europe

(PNAC Faculty) (Kennebec, Reliance) Fr. Robert D. Baden Casa Maria, Outside the Diocese of Fr. David DeMarco, SJ 12541 Sturgis Road, Rapid City Holy Rosary Mission Fr. Grant Gerlach Piedmont, SD 57769 Fr. Tim Hoag 100 Mission Drive Pine Blessed Sacrament Retired 175 rue Main Ridge, SD 57770 Church Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C3, 4500 Jackson Blvd. Canada (Sacramental priest for Rapid City, SD 57702 Oglala & Pine Ridge)

Fr. D. Craig Cower Send mail to: Catholic Fr. Richard Abert SJ Fr. Tony Grossenburg Chancery, c/o Holy Rosary Mission Fr. Tyler Dennis St. Mary Church Suzie Lambert, 100 Mission Drive St. Joseph Church PO Box 210 PO Box 678, Rapid City, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 844 North Fifth Street Lemmon, SD 57638 SD 57709 Spearfish, Retired (Kyle, Wanblee) SD 57783 (Bison, Morristown)

(Belle Fourche, Newell)

Fr. Michael Hight Fr. Kevin Achbach 416 6th Avenue #3 Sacred Heart Church Fr. Jonathan Dillon Fr. David Haschka, SJ Wall, SD 57790 PO Box 309 Cathedral of Our Lady of St. Isaac Jogues Church Retired Philip, SD 57567-0309 Perpetual Help PO Box 1304 520 Cathedral Dr. Rapid City, SD 57709 (Midland, Milesville) Rapid City, SD 57701

(Hermosa)

Msgr. William Fr. John Hatcher, SJ O’Connell Fr. Andrew Benso St. Francis Mission Casa Maria St. Bernard Church Fr. Peter Etzel, SJ PO Box 499 12541 Sturgis Road PO Box 539, Sioux Spiritual Center St. Francis, SD 57572 Piedmont, SD 57769 McLaughlin, SD 57642 20100 Center Road Retired Howes, SD 57748 (Kenel, Wakpala)

Fr. Gerald N. Scherer Fr. Christopher Send mail c/o Fr. Matthew Fallgren Hathaway, FSSP Fr. Dan Juelfs, Fr. Steve Biegler Sacred Heart Church Immaculate Conception PO Box 110, Eagle Our Lady of the PO Box 567 Church Butte, SD 57625 Black Hills Church Martin, SD 57551 Mailing: Retired 12365 Sturgis Road 522 Columbus Street Piedmont, SD 57769 (Kadoka) Rapid City, SD 57701

Outside the Diocese of Rapid City Fr. Leo Hausmann, Fr. Richard Novotny Fr. Timothy Castor Fr. Marcin Garbacz St. Patrick Church Col. USAF St. Francis of Rapid City Catholic PO Box 405 PSC 9 Box 3426 Assisi Church School System Wall, SD 57790 APO AE 09123 1049 Howard St. 300 Fairmont Blvd. (U.S. Air Force Sturgis, SD 57785 Rapid City, SD 57701 (Interior, Lakeside) Chaplain) (School Chaplain) November 2014 Priests Directory WRC 13 Fr. Christianus Fr. Peter Klink, SJ Fr. Godfrey Muwanga Fr. Ed Vanorny Hendrik, SCJ Holy Rosary Mission St. Joseph Church Cathedral of Our Lady Sacred Heart 100 Mission Drive Pine 414 Church Avenue of Perpetual Help Pastoral Team Ridge, SD 57770 Gregory, SD 57533 520 Cathedral Drive PO Box 185 Rapid City, SD 57701 Lower Brule, SD 57548 (Manderson, Porcupine, (Bonesteel, Burke, Our Lady of Lourdes Fairfax) (Kennebec, Reliance) School Chaplain) (Hermosa)

Fr. Gary Oreshoski Fr. George Fr. Janusz Korban Christ the King Church Winzenburg, SJ Fr. John Heying St. Rose Church PO Box 399 Red Cloud School St. Anthony Church PO Box 236 Presho, SD 57568 100 Mission Dr. PO Box 85 Hill City, SD 57745 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Buffalo, SD 57720 (Draper, Murdo) (Keystone) (Sacramental priest for (Cox, Ralph, Reva) Oglala & Pine Ridge)

Fr. James Hoerter Fr. Peter Kovarik Fr. Riccardo Pennati Fr. Ed Witt St. Joseph Church St. Patrick Church Cathedral of Our Lady St. Francis Mission PO Box 307 141 Siever Street of Perpetual Help PO Box 499 Faith, SD 57626 Lead, SD 57754 520 Cathedral Dr. St. Francis, SD 57522 Rapid City, SD 57701 (Mud Butte, Plainview, (Deadwood) (White River, Wood, Red Owl) (Hermosa) Mission)

Fr. Adam Hofer Fr. Brian Lane Fr. Kerry Prendiville Msgr. Michael Woster Cheyenne River Blessed Sacrament St. Anthony Church St. Joseph Church Pastoral Team Church PO Box 969 844 North Fifth Street PO Box 110 4500 Jackson Blvd. Hot Springs, SD 57747 Spearfish, SD 57783 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Rapid City, SD 57702 (Dupree, Red Scaffold, (Belle Fourche, Newell) Cherry Creek, Promise, (Custer, Edgemont) White Horse, Ridgeview, Bridger) Fr. Ron Seminara, SJ Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek Fr. Christopher Fr. John Lule Sioux Spiritual Center Immaculate Conception Johnson, SJ St. Bonaventure Church 20100 Center Road Church St. Francis Mission PO Box 320 Howes, SD 57748-7703 PO Box 765 PO Box 499 McIntosh, SD 57642 Winner, SD 57580 St. Francis SD57572 (Bullhead, Watauga) (Colome) (Parmelee, Rosebud, St. Francis) Fr. Bryan Sorensen Fr. William Zandri Fr. Dan Juelfs Fr. Mark McCormick Holy Cross Church St. Therese Church Cheyenne River 2101 City Springs Rd. PO Box 70 532 Adams Street Pastoral Team Ste. 200 Timber Lake, SD 57656 Rapid City, SD 57701 PO Box 110 Rapid City, SD 57702 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 (Isabel, Trail City) (New Underwood) (Dupree, Red Scaffold, (Office of Cherry Creek, Promise, Stewardship/Vocations) White Horse, Ridgeview, Bridger) Fr. Vincent Suparman, SCJ Fr. David Matzko, SJ Fr. Arnold Kari Fr. Michel Mulloy Sacred Heart 7649 Kari Rd. Cathedral of Our Lady Pastoral Team (On Sabbatical) Meadow, SD 57644 of Perpetual Help PO Box 185 520 Cathedral Drive Lower Brule, (Medical leave) Rapid City, SD 57701 SD 57548 (Hermosa) (Kennebec, Reliance) 14 WRC News November 2014

Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora October rundown on Benedictine Sisters’ recent activities By Sr. Florence Chaplaincy Program. The priests and monastery and a video on the history of McManamen, OSB creativity in mind and hand. ministers of the many churches in the sOn October 25, Sister Marmion our community. It was a good way to sThe annual Benedictine Oblate Re- Rapid City area are invited to conduct Howe conducted a Centering Prayer help celebrate our 125th anniversary. treat took place the weekend of Octo- services in the chapel located in the Immersion Session at the Monastery. The enthusiasm and Christian attitude ber 10-12 under the direction of Father main Good Samaritan building. Before On that day, also, six of our sisters and of the students makes us look forward Thomas Hillenbrand, a former abbot of leaving for a six-week “work program” Postulant Lisa Chamley attended the to the next group in December. Blue Cloud Abbey in eastern South at the Refuge of Mercy Center in San- Peace and Justice Workshop which they sThe sisters also appreciated having Dakota. Friday evening started with the tiago, Chile, Sister Yvette was very found very helpful at Terra Sancta. It a booth and meeting many of the young tradition of the oblates treating the sis- busy arranging an Open House for the was interesting to hear the leaders of people at the October Diocesan Youth ters with a big variety of ice cream, top- priests and ministers and scheduling the the represented organizations whose Rally. pings, and bakery goods. Many of the first services. The large chapel window programs help the many varied sisters attended the lectures focused on in Good Samaritan provides an out- needs of people. ways to develop a closer relationship standing view of the Holy Cross Chapel sOur sisters and postulants with God. at Terra Sancta. prepared and presented an in- sThe community received the good sOn October 18, Sister Therese Marie formational evening on Octo- news that the Administration of the Furois conducted a Prayer Painting Day ber 22 for a group of thirty-one nearby Good Samaritan Society, which at the Monastery for experienced and confirmandi and their leaders ministers to senior citizens, asked Sis- inexperienced artists. Sister Therese from Blessed Sacrament ter Yvette Mallow to coordinate their Marie led the group in quiet, meditative Church, Rapid City. The Some of those who attended the October retreat. periods of relating to God through one’s evening included a tour of the (Courtesy photo) November 2014 Social Justice WRC 15 CCHD Supports Environmental Justice “Groups that receive funding from the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop- ment are empowering low-income communities throughout the United States to address environmental challenges such as water and air pollution and the negative impacts of natural resource extraction, and to support sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, green jobs, urban gardening and community development” (from USCCB Dept of Justice, Peace, & Human Development). Below is one “Story of Hope” from South Dakota: Dakota Rural Action is helping their members to protect their water and community from the negative effects of a uranium mine. When a corporation proposed a uranium mine in the Black Hills of South Dakota, thereby threatening the water supply, Dakota Rural Action organized their members to protect their water and community. Frank James, director of Dakota Rural Action, said CCHD is one of the few fun- ders that support member-driven, grassroots organizations. James says this contributes to DRA’s success because staff does not drive the agenda. Rather, DRA trains, em- A protester climbs up a barricade leaning on the wooden door of Mexican powers and brings people together to put them in charge. The members of DRA run President Enrique Pena Nieto’s ceremonial palace Nov. 8, during a protest de- the organization and their efforts (to email and call Rapid City Council members, nouncing the apparent massacre of 43 trainee teachers. The door was later build relationships with local businesses and organizations, submit letters to the edi- set on fire. (CNS photo/Edgard Garrido, Reuters) tor, collect signatures for petitions, and prepare members to testify before government officials) have been crucial in addressing the uranium mine in the Black Hills. Church offers prayers, Mexicans express Water is a precious resource, especially in western South Dakota, where it is less outrage for missing students accessible due to low rainfall and ground water restrictions. The effects of the uranium MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City of- mine would not just threaten the local water supply, but could also impact the local fered prayers during Mass Nov. 9 for Mexico’s 43 missing teacher trainees, who economy, jobs and tourism. During this ongoing campaign, DRA has already doubled authorities allege were captured by crooked cops, killed by organized crime and membership. They have raised awareness about the environmental, economic and had their bodies burned. The Mexican bishops’ conference, meanwhile, issued a health impacts, and have raised important questions about the costs and benefits of the statement of solidarity with the families, who refuse to accept the authorities’ uranium mine to the local community. Dakota Rural Action demonstrates how peo- explanations and continue calling for their children to be brought back alive. ple can come together and raise their voices to protect the well-being and health of a “Adding our voice to theirs and to all of society, we say, ‘Enough with so much community. See: http://www.povertyusa.org/dakota-rural-action/nitiestoprotectGod’s corruption, impunity and violence,’” the bishops said in a Nov. 7 statement. Creation. “Respectfully and energetically, we ask the authorities to take the investigation to its final consequences so that it’s known with certainty what has happened with the disappeared, and that intellectual authors ... are punished with the full weight of the law,” the statement continued. “At the same time, we demand the enforcing of the rule of law to put an end to all forms of violence, illicit activities, corruption, impunity and the complicity of some authorities with organized crime.” Everyday Mexicans have taken to the streets, condemning the crimes committed against the students and the apparent collusion between criminals and the political class in parts of the country. The protests and outrage are among the strongest in recent years and reflect anger with the ongoing insecurity in the country. Many have adopted the slogan, “I’ve had enough,” echoing off-the-cuff comment of Mexico’s Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam after a Nov. 7 news conference that has been interpreted by many as insensitive.

“Diocesan Masses for Life” Matching Grant: Again this year, The Diocesan Social Justice Commission will match total donations made for the “Diocesan Masses for Life” project, up to a total of $250. These Masses are coordinated by the Blessed Sacrament Parish Pro-Life Committee, but are offered at parishes throughout the diocese. This is the eighth year the diocese has matched funds for the daily Masses offered throughout the diocese for the protection of all life. Prayer is essential to ensuring a culture of life in South Dakota and throughout the nation. Donations must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2014. Please send donations to: Diocesan Masses for Life, c/o Mary Mitchell, 113 Berry Pine Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702. 16 WRC Strengthening Family Ties November 2014 CSS Family Services Team becoming Hague accredited This year there are some substantial charitable endeavor. Organizations as- Accredited because the agency is not changes occurring within international sisting with international adoptions directly involved with children immi- adoption. were started for the purposes of finding grating into the United States. How- International adoption first became homes for the many children left in or- ever, we are proud to announce that we prominent after World War I when phanages and institutions. However, as are pursuing accreditation to ensure that many children were left in war-torn interest in international adoptions grew, our families receive the best standards areas, as double-orphans, some for-profit agencies of care possible. without extended families to and individuals emerged to Catholic Social Services has been care for them. Since the be- help facilitate adoptions. honored to serve couples expanding ginning trends with interna- Unfortunately, both do- their families through international tional adoption, the United mestically and internation- adoption. We have seen families burst States has always been a large ally, there have been rare cases with love as couples become parents. recipient of children from war-torn or of abuse ranging from embezzlement to While visiting with families after they poverty inflicted areas. child-buying in order to funnel children have brought their children home and Rises in the “flow” of adoption are into adoptive homes by adoption “fa- seeing the endless amounts of love and often seen after periods of war and cilitators.” To help protect the safety of November is National Adoption Month doting the child is given, we can’t help other regional and economic hardships, children being adopted internationally, but wonder how different that child’s thus you can see a trend in adoptions in 1994, the United States signed “The dren from any possible corruption, the life would have been had they remained based upon the global environment. Hague Convention on Protection of United States government created the in an orphanage. This is evident in the large immigration Children and Cooperation and Respect “Intercountry Adoption Universal Ac- It is the greatest gift to play even the of adoptees after World War I & II, the of Intercountry Adoption.” creditation Act of 2012.” This standard smallest role in assisting a child in find- Korean War, the Vietnam War, the The convention is an international requires that all adoption agencies in ing their forever family and we cherish “one-child” policy in China, the AIDS treaty created to ensure that interna- the United States involved with the im- our work with adoptive families. epidemic in parts of Africa, and the eco- tional adoptions are in the best interests migration of children from a foreign Thank you to all of the adoptive fami- nomic disparities in parts of Eastern Eu- of children and to prevent the abduc- country for the purpose of adoption, be lies who have allowed us the honor of rope. Many of these countries have had tion, exploitation, sale, or trafficking of Hague Accredited and operate under playing a role in your family. Happy traditions of care by extended family children. Since 1995, many countries their universal standards. National Adoption Month. You are cel- members but due to the crisis of war became party to the Hague Convention At Catholic Social Services, our ebrated! and other economic hardships, children and set a stricter set of standards for agency provides pre-counseling, home Sincerely, The Family Services Team, are often times left without the families regulating the emigration of children study, and post-placement services for Catholic Social Services, Rapid City. Call they need to survive. for the purposes of international adop- families adopting internationally. 605-348-6086 or 1-800-727-2401. In large, the movements in facilitat- tion. Catholic Social Services is technically ing international adoptions started as a In an effort to further protect chil- exempted from the need to be Hague The Benedictine column is on page 14 November 2014 News WRC 17 A lifetime of giving thanks and counting our blessings By Deacon Marlon Leneaugh pray daily. I am thankful that I had a ity is blessed at the rising of the sun. is: the gift of life is marvelous and in- Director of Native Ministries dad who was a master carpenter and Traditional Lakota people live with a credible. Let us live everyday with With Thanksgiving right around the passed his talents on to me. I am profound awareness and appreciation zeal as if it were our last and be grate- corner, I was reflecting on the many thankful that I live in a country where for creation and possess an acute spirit ful for the life the Creator has given ways that my life is blessed and what I I am free to worship God. I am thank- of gratitude to the Creator. The truth us. Let everyday be Thanksgiving! am thankful for. It seems that succes- ful for my lifetime companion to share sion of the holidays goes from Hal- love and faith. I am thankful for my loween right into children and Diocese in compliance with Charter Christmas and we grandchildren. I completely bypass the am thankful that Charlotte Verhey, day set aside to give I can see the glo- Diocesan Safe thanks. Thanksgiving rious sunrises has been diminished to and sunsets from Environment Coordinator a half-day because the my home, which On November 3, 2014, Stonebridge Business Part- afternoon marks the are breathtaking ners of Rochester, New York, wrote a letter to Bishop beginning of the and spectacular. Robert Gruss indicating that the Diocese of Rapid City “Black Friday shop- I am thankful to is in compliance with the data collection requirements ping extravaganza.” God for rescuing for the 2013/2014 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Our society values consumerism over me and allowing me to walk the Sa- People audit period. The audit covered the period from July 1, 2013 pausing to be grateful for blessings in cred Red Road. I am thankful for all through June 30, 2014. our lives. those angels who were sent to help me Compliance with the Charter is the result of the work of many indi- I remember Thanksgiving as a in this lifetime. viduals. Providing a safe environment for children, young people and young boy and waking up to the smell The word Eucharist means thanks- vulnerable adults is unending and requires vigilance on the part of of roasting turkey. It seemed that the giving. When we gather around the everyone at all levels of our diocesan family. It is the responsibility of aroma was more than one could bear altar we recognize the one who gives each of us. and the scent was overpowering. You life and loves us. We share the body Thank you to our priests, safe environment coordinators, teachers, were immediately hungry and could and blood of Christ and we are united staff, volunteers, and parents who diligently ensure the safety of our hardly wait for the anticipated turkey as brothers and sisters. We lay down children, young people and vulnerable adults in our parishes and dinner. But before dinner there were our differences and our prejudices and Catholic schools. things that had to happen, like attend- give thanks to God for the lives of our ing church. My mom was insistent relatives. The table of the Lord offers that we attended church on Thanks- forgiveness and healing to our broken giving morning; it was the main part world. A note of thanks of the Thanksgiving tradition and rit- Native Americans give thanks for To all of our special family and friends who remembered us on our 60th ual. She always gave thanks for what the gift of life daily as they welcome wedding anniversary, a very grateful and sincere thank you! We will forever little she did have and appreciated the the dawn of each new day. The time of treasure your kindness and special memories! Blessings to you and your simple things in life. the rising sun is a special time of day; family in the upcoming holiday season. Jesus loves you and so do we! I am thankful that I had a mom who Mother Earth and all of creation is — Wayne and Beulah Pfleger put God first and showed me how to also waking to a new day, and human- 18 WRC Born to Eternal Life November 2014 8/28/14 Sara Black Bull 9/14/14 Lucille Eagle Bear Born to Eternal Life (He Dog) 9/30/14 Beau Burning Breast These names are a list of family and friends we have lost from October 1, 2013, Piedmont, Our Lady of to September 30, 2014. Names and dates were furnished by the parishes. the Black Hills Allen, St. John of the Cross 6/28/14 Steve Shupick Kenel, Our Lady of Assumption 10/25/13 Gertrude Besse 11/6/13 Chelsea Marshall (Sioux Falls) 5/3/14 Violet Dauphinais 11/20/13 Mary Smith 2/14/14 Wilferd Arapaho 9/23/14 Martin LeBeau 7/27/14 Richard Dunn 4/12/14 Marjorie “Marge” Robinson 3/1/14 Shirley Marshall Hamel Edgemont, St. James Kyle, Our Lady of Sorrows Martin, Our Lady of Sacred Heart 4/30/14 Marcella Kraft 4/10/14 Antonio Brown Bull 12/13/13 Mary Hoar 10/13/13 Melvin “Buzzy” Vocu 10/5/13 Marlin Lamont 5/3/14 Timothy Sheely 2/5/14 Raymond Whirlwind 2/9/14 Myrle Caylor 10/11/13 Tamera Hunter 2/25/14 Georgienne Fish 5/14/14 James “Jim” Wranek Horse, Jr. 3/12/14 Anna Sedlacek 12/5/13 Ruth Charging Crow 2/28/14 Marlene Nollet 7/12/14 Barbara Varilek 9/24/14 Verdell Mesteth 4/8/14 Candido Torres 12/10/13 Luke Ashmore 4/25/14 Paul Nelson 7/16/14 Daniel Smith Belle Fourche, St. Paul (Hot Springs) 12/30/13 Yvonne Loafer 6/14/14 Elsie Williams 7/29/14 Jeanne Skog 10/30/13 Loren Ward 7/16/14 Christopher Tidball 1/27/14 Sarah Ghost Bear 6/17/14 Byron “Butch” Brown Pine Ridge, Holy Rosary 2/4/14 Delores Hoffman (St. Onge) (North Platte, NE) 3/10/14 Daniel “Geno” Big Boy 7/17/14 Helen Zeman 11/15/13 Gertrude “Gertie” Twiss 3/18/14 Trudy Hunt (Gillette WY) Fairfax, St. Anthony 6/14/14 Xylys Two Crow 8/10/14 Vesta Soderline 8/15/14 David Mills Jr. 3/21/14 Marge Wulf (Rapid City) 1/1/14 Louie Janousek 7/3/14 Laura Ferguson 10/16/14 Connie Westover Pine Ridge, Sacred Heart 3/29/14 Charles Ferguson 3/4/14 Robert Pistulka 8/3/14 Terrell Schea Janis 10/18/14 George M. Kosmicki 10/7/13 Rhoda Quick Bear 4/13/14 Josephine Sander Faith, St. Joseph 8/6/14 Ed Young Man Afraid 10/27/14 Helen Vavra (Hot Springs) 5/8/14 William Huffman 4/5/14 Victor Ellefson of His Horses McIntosh, St. Bonaventure 10/14/13 Yvett Little (Rapid City) 5/31/14 William Snoozy Ft. Pierre, St. John the 8/7/14 Margaret Cross 4/18/14 David Blotsky 11/12/13 Marion Halsey-Eagle Bison, Blessed Sacrament Evangelist 9/28/14 Tyson O’Rourke 4/22/14 Jim Seiler (Boulder, CO) 1/23/14 Julia Kopren (Sturgis) 10/6/13 Regina Iversen (Pierre) Lead, St. Patrick 6/9/14 Leslie Edinger ( Lemmon) 11/15/13 Gertrude Twiss 4/11/14 Alice Wishard 10/23/13 Helen Schneiderhan 6/13/13 Anthony Zupet, McLaughlin, St. Bernard 12/2/13 Lucille Cornelius Bonesteel, Immaculate 4/21/14 Marcia Knight burial 7/9/14 3/10/14 Elmer Black Cloud 12/3/13 Loris Benson-Goings Conception 4/27/14 Raymond Doerr 10/5/13 Michael Green 6/19/14 Moses “Skip” Jamison, Sr. 12/21/13 Franklin Martinez 3/10/14 Leroy Schmitz 7/12/14/Patrick McInnis (Highmore) 12/14/13 James Luze, Sr. Midland, St. William 1/6/14 William Kills Enemy At Night 5/6/14 Ray Davis Gregory, St. Joseph 1/15/14 Jolene Rantapaa 7/10/14 Alice Stroppel 1/7/14 Edward Cuny 5/17/14 Ashley Rosand 10/8/13 Adeline Gassen 2/5/14 Daniel “Dan” Ommen Mission, St. Thomas 1/9/14 Jordon Janis Bullhead, St Aloysius 10/26/13 Shirley Higgins (Ridgecrest,CA) 7/7/14 Donna Larvie 1/29/14 Michelle Pettigrew-Silva 10/22/13 John Yellow Earlings, Sr. 1/6/14 Brenda Labahn 2/24/14 John Carlson Mud Butte, St. Joseph (Omaha, NE) 11/8/13 Eugene Shopteese 3/2/14 Juanita Reutter 3/9/14 Lillian Caropine 3/17/14 Helen “Maureen” Vig 2/2/14 Nicholene Osborne-Janis (Phoenix, AZ) (Eldorado, KS) 4/4/14 Leslie Configliacco Murdo, St. Martins of Tours 2/27/14 Elvira Martinez 1/19/14 Genevieve Breuer (WA) 3/2/14 (Infant) Levi Bruns 4/5/14 Frances “Fran” Kucera 4/2/14 Evelyn Tornow 4/9/14 Gloria Bettelyoun 2/3/14 Kerman Shoestring 7/21/14 Linda Lynaugh 4/5/14 Donald Campbell 4/19/14 Mary Penticoff 4/21/14 Lloyd Patton (Porcupine) 2/15/14 Germaine Melda Eagle (Kearney, NE) 6/24/14 Lynn Fox 9/15/14 Inez Cardamon 4/16/14 Marie Not Help Him-Fox 7/8/14 Victoria Goodhouse 8/11/14 Marcia Cook 7/20/14 Terry Biel New Underwood, St. John Belly (Mobridge) (Ainsworth, NE) 7/22/14 Florence “Flo” Feterl 2/2/14 Betty Lobmeyer 5/21/14 Perry Mills Burke, Sacred Heart 8/11/14 Dennis Brittain Lemmon, St. Mary (Adkins, TX) 5/21/14 Adam Brown Eyes 11/3/13 Robert Viktora 9/15/14 Lorene Schaefer 10/5/13 George Kostelecky 3/14/14 Bob Lobmeyer (Slim Buttes) (Hot Springs) Hermosa, St. Michael 11/24/13 James Schell (Adkins, TX) 5/23/14 Trisha Stoldt (Oklee, MN) 8/12/14 Leroy Smith 1/30/14 Melissa Kirchgesler 1/14/14 Larry Moser 6/9/14 Helen Hall 5/31/14 Nellie Cuny (Cuny Table) Cherry Creek, St. Joseph 7/7/14 Jason Pendegraft 2/6/14 Donald Benson (Morristown) Newell, St. Mary Star of the Sea 5/31/14 Carmin Whiting 6/30/14 Doris Ward Hill City, St. Rose of Lima 2/14/14 Dolores Miller 8/29/14 (Infant) Juliette Epple 6/25/14 Thomas Brown Eyes, Jr. Colome, St. Isidore 10/1/13 Scott Fisher (Newcastle, 2/15/14 Ray Jacob Oglala, Our Lady of the Sioux (Slim Buttes) 2/15/14 Agnes Veskrna WY) 2/21/14 Robert Raney, Jr. 10/3/13 Samuel Brave 7/4/14 (Infant) Yamni Bissonette 5/8/14 Lois London 5/22/14 Thomas Bergin 3/21/14 Martha Peterson 10/2/13 Judy Evans (Slim Buttes) 5/20/14 Charles Schwartz 9/14/14 Arlene Vick 4/9/14 Florence Wright 10/22/13 Lexis Rogers 7/4/14 Collins Martin (Rapid City) 5/28/14 Leonard Steffen, Sr. Hot Springs, St. Anthony 8/16/14 Michael Lockert (Bison) 1/7/14 Edward Cuny, Jr. 7/18/14 Dorothy Freeman Custer, St. John the Baptist of Padua 9/24/14 Myron White 2/1/14 Nellie Mclaughlin 7/24/14 Agnes Clements 12/12/13 Duane Kleiman 10/1/13 Vivian Alcorn Lower Brule, St. Mary 2/4/14 Jeb New Holy 8/4/14 George Freeman 1/23/14 Ronald Pfeiffer 11/19/13 Franklin Birkholt 10/20/13 Joseph Skunk 4/21/14 Reuben Fast Wolf 8/4/14 Noella Big Crow-Morrison Deadwood, St. Ambrose 1/18/14 (Infant) Ezekiel Hansen 9/11/14 Shannon Skunk 5/12/14 Mary Slow Bear 8/14/14 Leonard Red Cloud 11/1/13 Robert “Rob” Rogers 2/27/14 Virginia D. Norton Manderson, St. Agnes 5/23/14 Trisha Stoldt 8/15/14 David Mills 11/11/13 Janette Burns 5/4/14 Mary Catherine Hagenson 10/19/13 Alva Looks Twice 6/19/14 Louis Conroy, III (Lake Havasu, AZ) burial 5/10/14 5/21/14 Andrew Baer 11/6/13 Vienna Bad Milk 6/21/14 Abraham He Crow, Jr. 8/22/14 Leona Martin (Slim Buttes) 12/10/13 Mary Ann Pipkins 5/22/14 Gordon Schram 11/29/13 Adelia Angel 7/6/14 Johnny Afraid of Bear 8/25/14 Beverly Colhoff 12/12/13 Lillian Shea 5/25/14 James Crabb 2/12/14 Homer Chase Alone 7/22/14 Robert He Crow 8/30/14 Ted Garnette 4/2/14 Paul Miller, Sr. 8/30/14 Michael Winslow 4/23/14 Esther Black Elk-DeSersa 8/18/14 Lloyd Bear Saves Life 9/2/14 Marshall Goings 6/12/14 Alfred “Al” Jennings 9/2/14 Laurine Hartman (Ardmore) 5/13/14 Dale Whiting 8/25/14 Robert Running Hawk- 9/24/14 Norma Morgan Draper, St. Anthony of Padua 9/11/14 Rita McClain (Custer) 7/2/14 Joni Twiss Good Horse Philip, Sacred Heart 7/16/14 Margaret Rankin Interior, Holy Rosary 7/28/14 Renay Shoulders Parmelee, St. Agnes 10/12/13 Terry Penland Eagle Butte, All Saints 5/21/14 Harry “Butch” Livermont 7/30/14 Bette Black Bear 2/1/14 Pearl Big Crow (Le Sueur, MN) 10/27/13 Ruby Marshall Isabel, St. Mary 8/24/14 Angel Jumping Eagle-Janis 2/16/14 Justin High Pipe (He Dog) 10/27/13 Dorothy Stahl 12/13/13 Helen Schad 2/9/14 Calvin Kahl 8/26/14 Duane Fire Thunder 2/20/14 Delilah White Lance 1/12/14 Minnie Brech 12/25/13 Katherine Eagle Staff 9/22/14 Faith Plenty Arrows 5/25/14 Alvina High Pipe Murray 5/22/14 Emilie “Emmie” Reedy 5/1/14 August Laurenz 9/26/14 Geraldine Jackson 6/29/14 Jeffrey Brush Baraker CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 November 2014 Born to Eternal Life WRC 19

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Rapid City, Cathedral of Our 7/24/13 Harold “Sonny” Hudson 11/24/13 Ethel Blindert 8/7/14 Eugene Long Soldier Lady of Perpetual Help 7/25/14 Thomas Trimble 1/9/14 Marlene Oliver 8/22/14 Jeremiah Martinez Porcupine, Christ the King 10/23/13 Charles “Chuck” Faison 7/31/14 Thomas “TJ” Red Leaf 1/15/14 Leonard Weber 9/13/14 Clayton “Boots” Quiver 10/5/13 Victoria Grey Fox 10/31/13 Sally Kirk 8/6/14 Wilbur Irving, Jr. 1/18/14 John Deibert Watauga, St. Michael 10/22/13 Lamaure Afraid of Hawk 11/6/13 Laverne “Vern” Faust 8/27/14 Cecilia Brewer-White 2/22/14 Vita Dana 6/29/14 Kathleen Erz Gruber 12/213 Evelyn Badger-Big Owl 11/26/13 Linda Berzina Schooley 9/26/14 Geraldine “Gerri” Jackson 3/9/14 Esther Maliske (Granite Bay, CA) 2/4/14 Roberta Iron Cloud 12/3/13 Phyllis Schneider Rapid City, St. Therese 3/23/14 George Acri 9/12/14 Vivian Gagnon (Redfield) 2/2/14 Tina Afraid of Hawk- 12/2/13 William “Bill” Powers the Little Flower 4/9/14 Bill McGrath White Horse, St. Therese Doxtator 12/8/13 Leona Nolan 10/1/13 Marion Wilson 5/26/14 Marie Foltz 11/12/13, Rodney Martin 2/25/14 Lorie Pourier 12/10/13 Michael Gallant 10/22/13 Edward Theis 6/17/14 Ronald Gengler (Ree Heights) 3/5/14 Eldean Weston 12/19/13 Margaret “Maggie” 10/31/13 Lloyd Thompson 6/19/14 Don Howe 1/9/14 Debbe Lawrence 5/10/14 Marie LaMont Dimock 11/13/13 Sheryl Allen 6/21/14 Bert Messmer 2/24/14 Charlotte Lawrence Presho, Christ the King 12/28/13 Elsie Herman 11/11/13 Michael Volk 7/17/14 Mary Young White River, Sacred Heart 4/8/14 Alvin Hall 1/4/14 Ronald Woods (Phoenix, AZ) 7/28/14 Ted Miles 10/26/13 Edward Cadotte, Sr. 8/4/14 Norma Tersa 1/4/14 Eldora Wolf 11/21/13 Sharon “Sherry” Massa Sturgis, St. Francis of Assisi (Mobridge) 8/29/14 Francis Terca 1/6/14 Agatha Smith 11/27/13 James “Pat” Fahey 11/2/13 Raymond Even 11/10/13 Clarence Krogman Promise, St. Catherine 1/6/14 Deloris Zapp 12/5/13 Antonia “Toni” Kopp 11/12/13 Aleatha Kadinger 12/28/13 Viola Brave (Rapid City) 10/28/13 Sharon Ducheneaux 1/11/14 Robert Wermers (New Underwood) 11/12/13 Susan Reiffenberger 3/8/14 David Moran, Sr. (Mobridge) 1/14/14 Celia “Stevi” Landis 12/16/13 Irene Cuka 12/30/13 Steven Grazier (Rapid City) 2/2/14 Nancy Ducheneaux 1/24/14 John Thompson, Jr. 1/4/14 Henry Yantzer 1/9/14 Barbara Blair 5/26/14 Steven Burnette (Sturgis) Rapid City, Blessed Sacrament 2/15/14 John Perusich 1/16/14 Mary Reiner (Omaha, NE) 1/18/14 Violet Albertson 8/9/14 Teresa Larvie 10/12/13 LaVerne Mahoney 2/15/14 Jeffrey Adams 2/6/14 Donna Klapperich 3/17/14 Helen “Maureen” Vig Winner, Immaculate Conception (Fargo, ND) (Denver, CO) 2/9/14 Sylvester Schmitt 4/6/14 Julie Baker 12/1/13 Pauline English (Pierre) 10/18/13 Erin Wagman 2/20/14 Lorraine Kammerer 3/2/14 Lucilla “Lucy” Oellrich 3/7/14 Sharon Aldren 12/9/13 James Frank 10/26/13 Dolores Turbak 2/26/14 Richard Hedden 4/13/14 Vera Jonas (Roseville, CA) (Scottsdale, AZ) 12/10/13 Irene Sobek-Adkins 3/3/14 James Burns Miller 4/20/14 D. Catherine Griffin 4/7/14 Annette Eixenberger (Nemo) 12/16/13 Elizabeth LaCompte (Sturgis) 3/14/14 Betty “Kelly” Emerson 4/21/14 Arthur “Art” Schwahn 4/16/14 Eugene “Gene” Dargatz 12/22/13 Alvina Van Epps (Sioux 12/13/14 Jan Martina 3/16/14 Rev. Paul Dahms 5/28/14 Robert “Bob” Hedrick 4/26/14 Leo Pearman Falls) 12/15/13 Loretta Reando 4/28/14 Audrey Goeden 6/11/14 Luisa Tolosa “Lucy” Fahey 4/25/14 Elsie Muehl 1/13/14 George Mann 12/23/13 Gwendolyn Boehler 5/4/14 David Skroch 7/4/14 Deborah Poppe 5/5/14 Joseph Schlosser 2/18/14 David Storms 12/27/13 Marguerite Scherk 5/7/14 John “Jack” McPhillips 7/5/14 Donald Fitzpatrick (Moorcroft, WY) 3/14/14 Dorothy Parlet 1/5/14 John Blankartz 5/12/14 Bernadette Nelson 8/8/14 M. Arlene Bouzek 5/10/14 Helen Valades 3/18/14 Vivian McIlrey 1/11/14 Raymond Hengel 5/14/14 Joan Murphy 8/12/14 Erika Weisz 5/25/14 William “Bill” McDonagh 3/18/14 Helen Hanson 1/15/14 Rev. Raymond Deisch 5/18/14 Frances Eckholm 8/13/14 Agnes Westin 6/17/14 Darlene Valades (Riverside, CA) (Piedmont) 5/27/14 Iris Schlimgen Rapid City, St. Martin Monastery 6/22/14 Edward Bruch 4/24/14 Mabel Sharkey 1/20/14 Ruth Cannon 6/8/14 Martha Halvorson 9/15/14 Sr. Grace Schmit, OSB 7/6/14 Agnes Hutter 5/9/14 Laurene Ekberg 2/13/14 James Leiby 6/22/14 Ramon Gimborys Red Scaffold, Sacred Heart 7/11/14 David Morris (Rapid City) 3/25/14 Audrey Shroll 7/7/14 Arthur Dawson 3/25/14 Wade Chasing Hawk 7/23/14 Veronica Pesarchic 5/24/14 Dorothy New 3/31/14 William Janss 7/9/14 Clarence Mielke 7/28/14 Eugene Chasing Hawk 7/23/14 Joanne Grubl 7/31/14 Ruth Heying 4/24/14 Jerald “Jerry” Harder 7/13/14 Janet Goble Reliance, St. Mary 7/27/14 Helen Komes 8/21/14 Lawrence Neyens 4/24/14 (Infant) Romy Mitchell 8/5/14 Constance “Connie” 2/24/14 Rick Rogers 8/9/14 Albert Duprel 8/13/14 Peter Gregor 4/26/14 Joseph Kanarick Perusich 6/6/14 Becky Bukacek 8/8/14 John Boesl 5/10/14 Grace Huebner 9/8/14 Kent Snow Ridgeview, St. Joseph 8/12/14 Robert LaFortune (Huron) 5/11/14 Jody Conrade 9/23/14 Brandon Whittle 1/29/14 (Infant) Robert Miranda 9/1/14 Nicolae Pellegrino 5/14/14 Virginia Larson Rapid City, Immaculate Rosebud, St. Bridget 9/5/14 Eleanor Wright 5/25/14 Tony Venjohn (Piedmont) Conception 12/26/13 Lavern Luxon, Sr. 9/11/14 Beverly Muzzy 6/8/14 Glenda Potthoff 2/14/14 Francis Selby 1/1/14 Harvey Larvie, Sr. 10/1/14 Lorene Heindel Duenwald 6/18/14 Christopher “Chris” Wackel 6/29/14 Francis Mitzel 2/23/14 Kenneth Douville, Sr. Timber Lake, Holy Cross 6/21/14 Beatrice Brich (Pierre) 7/28/14 Vincent “Vince” Hausman 4/22/14 Cheri Caster 11/15/13 Albert “Bert” Keller ‘Very truly, 7/7/14 Jason Pendegraft Rapid City, St. Isaac Jogues 6/19/14 V. Linda Bear 12/24/13 Leonard Cook 7/13/14 Larry Amburn 10/8/13 Bea Pourier-Fortune Heels- 2/4/14 Thomas Herman I tell you, 7/22/14 Eugene “Fuzz” Ewing 11/2/13 James Lockhart, Sr. Lambert 3/11/14 Margaret Scherr 7/22/14 Phyllis Mannhalter 11/4/13 Walter Lee (Hot Springs) St. Francis, St. Charles (Rio Rancho, NM) (Black Hawk) 11/21/13 Zelda Gallegos 12/24/13 Benjamin Clifford, II 7/12/14 Kathleen “Silk” Ward 8/9/14 Adeline Weinand 11/25/13 David Short Bull 1/14/14 Cheryl Black Spotted 7/16/14 Cecelia Schweitzer whoever 8/15/14 Marcella Hammond 12/3/13 George Bartlett Horse Linderman 8/23/14 Roman Kurylas 12/5/13 Kai Knag 2/7/14 Michael Adams 9/4/14 Magdalene “Maggie” keeps my 8/29/14 Erin Van Dam 12/10/13 Luke Ashmore (Kyle) 3/4/14 Pansy Foss Hummel Aberle 9/4/14 Eva Fischer 2/9/14 John Bullard 2/20/14 Theresa Atkinson Wakpala, St. Bede 9/6/14 Colette Monat (New Underwood) 6/23/14 Sheila Edwards 9/8/14 Christopher Cadotte WORD will (Colorado Springs, CO) 2/15/14 Timothy Good Shot 8/24/14 Lorraine Iron Shell-Walking Wanblee, St. Ignatius Loyola 9/6/14 Mary McClenahan 3/3/14 Fred Yellow Boy Bull 10/2/13 Michael Manning, Jr. never see (Scottsdale, AZ) 3/3/14 Timother Vickerman 9/6/14 Anthony Redmond Courtney 11/4/13 Nathaniel Hartnek-Glen 9/12/14 Eugene “Gene” Dvoracek 4/11/14 Carl Chips 9/27/14 Charles Kaulay 11/6/13 Richard Ashley, Sr. 9/18/14 Patricia Schmidt 6/1/14 Cheryl Collins Spearfish St. Joseph 11/19/13 Sandra Standing Bear 9/30/14 Hilary DeLaO 6/27/14 Pamela Erickson 10/14/13 Jean Marie Stark 11/28/13 Boyd Quiver DEATH.’ 7/23/14 Ramona LaPointe 10/24/13 Robert Mensing 6/19/14 Devlyn Quiver JOHN 8:51, NRSV 11/5/13 Joy Krautschun 7/7/14 Thomas Black Crow 20 WRC News November 2014

More than just a job, it’s a ministry! NPM holds fall banquet and awards ceremony The Rapid City Chapter of Na- Join a great team at Terra Sancta Retreat Center and help provide tional Pastoral Musicians held its hospitality to our many guests. The retreat center is seeking high energy fall meeting at Blessed Sacrament people to help with hospitality services: Church, Rapid City, in October. v Event Staff job responsibilities include serving meals, room set-ups, The morning education started cleaning and more. Hours each week will vary depending on retreat center with an overview of the signifi- needs. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. cance of St. Cecelia in Catholic v Event Coordinator collaborates with the retreat center team (the director, music liturgy followed by a concert catering services and hospitality services) to ensure the successful and ef- featuring choirs from Blessed ficient operation of the diocesan retreat center. Must be available to work Sacrament and the Cathedral of Jackie Schnittgrund and Carmen Timmerman (back row, left) presented the Blessed Sacrament Church nights and weekends when retreats/programs are in session. Several posi- Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid staff the Peggy Langenfeld Award. (Courtesy photo) tions available including one full-time, benefitted position and one to three City. Father Timothy Castor, Stur- part-time, non-benefitted positions. gis, presented “The Importance of Music at music. Vicki Covey, Immaculate Concep- Complete job descriptions and application form available on-line at Liturgy” and commissioned musicians in tion Church, Winner, was the lay recipient, http://terrasancta.org/employment. If you have questions, please contact attendance. and Father Castor was recognized as the us at 605-716-0925. Following lunch and a business meeting, clergy member. awards and recognition of years-of-service All music ministers and clergy are en- were announced. The Peggy Langenfeld couraged to attend NPM meetings which Diocese of Rapid City Award, whose namesake dedicated her life focus on education, prayer and fellowship. to good music in church worship, was given The next meeting will be January 31, 2015, v Applications are being accepted for a new Accounting Clerk position(s). to the staff at Blessed Sacrament Church, in Hot Springs. Educational topics include: Assistance is needed at Terra Sancta Retreat Center and in the Parish Fi- for promoting NPM and chapter activities conducting from the keyboard, youth in nancial Accounting Office. There is an opportunity for this to be either one in an extraordinary way. music ministry, and planning strategies. full-time or two half-time positions. Duties include handling all the business The St. Cecelia Award recognizes one Contact Kathy Little, 605-484-7817, by transactions at the retreat center and providing bookkeeping services to lay person and one clergy member for ex- January 26 to confirm your complimentary parishes in the diocese. ceptional contributions to liturgy and luncheon reservation. Applicants should possess high level of accuracy and attention to details. Education, training, and/or experience in the accounting field preferred.

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708 St Joseph St., Rapid City l 605-348-5228 November 2014 News WRC 21 ‘Affirmative orthodoxy’ at heart of YouTube evangelization By Fr. Robert Barron continues to perform well. took that advice, thank God. in the high and low contemporary cul- Last month, my media ministry, In fact, atheists have been my most I want it to be clear I am a Catholic ture. Word on Fire, marked a milestone: active Internet friends. Whenever I do priest speaking on behalf of the Accordingly, I have argued that Spi- 10,000,000 views on our YouTube a video on Maher, Christopher Catholic Church — and I don’t think derman, Superman, “True Grit’s” Roos- channel. This achievement fills me with Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, or Stephen young people are the least bit bamboo- ter Cogburn, “Gran Torino’s” cranky gratitude to God and to those who have Hawking, I get strong reactions and lots zled by awkward attempts at “rele- Walt Kowalski, “The Shawshank Re- taken time to watch one or more of my of views. vance.” Just the contrary. demption’s” Andy Dufresne, and Frodo videos. It also provides the occasion for One of the features of YouTube that Some of my academic colleagues the Hobbit convey some dimension of me to reflect on the pitfalls and advan- I appreciate the most is its interactivity. have been skeptical that any serious Jesus Christ; I have maintained that tages of evangelizing through the new Most of the responses, I admit, are neg- communication of the faith can take Christopher Hitchens’s essays and the media. ative. There are a lot of people in the place in such a popular forum. They “Twilight” films speak inchoately but We commenced our outreach virtual world who hate God, religion, maintain that nothing shy of a 30-page, surely of the longing of the human heart through YouTube seven years ago. the Catholic Church, priests, etc., and heavily footnoted paper can do justice for God. YouTube had just come into being, and they come after me with some energy. to a complex question. We find ourselves at a moment in the it largely featured crude, homemade But after the initial shock of reading I was trained as an academic and history of communication comparable videos of cats jumping off the roof and such vitriol, I have come to enjoy the have spent nearly 25 years teaching and to the early 16th century. The printing babies gurgling for their mother’s cam- give-and-take with my detractors. In writing just such papers and books, but press constituted a revolution not only corder. fact, on a number of my forums, I emphatically dissent from a position in communication technology as such, I thought we should invade this lengthy and sometimes sophisticated that would effectively remove the but more specifically in the propagation space with the Gospel, and I resolved to arguments have unfolded, somewhat in Catholic voice from the wider cultural of the Gospel. make short video commentaries on the manner of Platonic dialogues. forum. Something similar, but more explo- movies, music, current affairs, cultural YouTube provides thorough demo- John Henry Newman, G.K. Chester- sive, is at work today. The social media happenings, etc. We had no idea graphics of viewership, and we have ton, Ronald Knox, C.S. Lewis, and Ful- provide tools for announcing the Good whether anyone would watch, and, at determined the vast majority of our ton Sheen wrote substantive but News that Paul, Augustine, Aquinas, first, our offerings garnered a small au- viewers are young men in their 20s and accessible articles for the mainstream Pascal, Newman, and even Fulton dience. 30s — the group the church has a noto- press, and YouTube is a comparable Sheen never dreamed possible. I remember being thrilled when one riously hard time reaching. arena. If intellectually serious believers The best way I can celebrate the of our videos passed 500 views. But That the Internet allows me to en- absent themselves from the wider con- 10,000,000 views on YouTube is to in- over the months and years, word gage young men who would never versation and retreat to their libraries vite others to join me in declaring spread, and we built an audience. darken the doors of a Catholic church and classrooms, the public space will Christ from the rooftops, the laptops, Our first video to go viral was my re- or come to a church-sponsored event is belong to the atheists and secularists. and to the ends of the world. sponse to Bill Maher’s awful movie, a source of great encouragement to me. I tend toward what Cardinal Timothy (Fr. Barron is founder of the global “Religulous.” In a few weeks, it had The format I use is the short video M. Dolan of New York calls “affirma- ministry, Word on Fire, and the rec- been seen by 100,000 people, and it commentary (8-10 minutes). Early on, tive orthodoxy,” emphasizing what the tor/president of Mundelein Seminary in some communications “experts” ad- church is for rather than what it is the Archdiocese of Chicago. He is cre- vised me to lose the Roman collar and against. I seek out semina verbi (seeds ator of the documentary series, appear in civilian clothes, so as to at- of the Word), hints and echoes of the “Catholicism.” Learn more at tract the more secular audience. I never Gospel found, often in distorted form, www.WordonFire.org.) In Your Prayers Bible Study in Spanish In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordinations and death an- Join in reflecting on the Sunday read- niversaries of the priests who serve us.Ordinations: December 16, 1984, Fr. Godfrey Muwanga. Birthdays: December 3, Fr. David Haschka, SJ; December 7, Fr. Ron Garry; De- ings Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m., at cember 13, Fr. Kerry Prendiville; December 27, Fr. Brian Lane; December 28, Fr. Bryan Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid Sorensen. Necrology: December 1, 1958, Robert Dube; December 2, 1975, Robert Ready, City, in Room 107. Everyone is wel- OSB; December 7, 1925, Joseph Spangemacher, SJ; December 7, 1953, Vincent Christie; come. Questions, call Maria S. December 8, 1957, Matthew Connell, SJ; December 9, 2002, James Becht; December 12, 1936, Matthias Schmidt, SJ; December 13, 1987, Bishop Harold J. Dimmerling; December Munoz at 791-3430. 14, 1955, John Groell; December 17, 1989, Michael Roach; December 18, 1967, Albert Estudio de Biblia Grueter, SJ; December 19, 1946, Francis Besendorfer; December 20, 1899, Joachim Refleccionando en las lecturas del Huwylet, OSB; December 20, 1946, Louis Gall, SJ; December 20, 2001, Richard Plante; De- cember 22, 1924, Charles Weisenhorn, SJ; December 23, 1931, Florentine Digmann, SJ; Domingo. Miercoles de 3:45 p.m. a December 24, 1968, James Walsh; December 24, 2000, William Philbin; December 28, las 4:45 p.m. Todos estan 1948, James Creahen; December 29, 1978, Ralph Muldoon; December 30, 1980, Cornelius Bienvenidos. Salon 107. Meade; December 31, 1922, John Jutz, SJ; December 31, 1936, James Sampon. Maria S. Munoz 791-3430. 22 WRC Obituary November 2014 Sr. Veronica Fasbender, OSB, 82, formerly served on Standing Rock Reservation

Sr. Veronica Fasbender, OSB, 82, 1959, she received her doctorate in bi- Ann Fasbender. Sister Veronica retired and a brother, James (Mary Ann) Fas- died on October 30. A wake service was ology from St. Louis University, St. to the monastery in June 2009. bender, and several nieces and held November 2 and the funeral Mass Louis, Mo. She is survived by her Benedictine nephews. She was preceded in death by was celebrated on November 3, both in Carolyn entered Sacred Heart community; two sisters, Veronica her parents and one sister, Sr. Bennett Bishop Marty Me- Monastery in August 1950. She be- Reilly and Sr. Ann Fasbender, OSB, Fasbender, OSB. morial Chapel. Bur- came a novice on June 28, 1951, re- ial is in the ceiving the name Veronica, and made monastery cemetery. her first profession on June 29, 1952. Catherine Carolyn She made final profession on June 29, was born February 1955. Sr. Veronica began her education 14, 1932, at Hen- ministry at Mount Marty College in dricks, Minn., to Ben January 1959 and was engaged in that and Florence (Davis) ministry until May 1978. Prompted by Sr. Veronica Fasbender. She was the spirit to minister to the Native Fasbender, OSB the fourth of five American people, she ministered on the children. She at- Standing Rock Reservation, 1978-91 tended country school near their farm at and 2008-09, at Bullhead, Wakpala, White, for eight years and then attended McLaughlin and Little Eagle. She Mount Marty High School, Yankton. In served as co-coordinator of the Sioux 1954, she graduated from Mount Marty Falls Diocesan RENEW Program in College, Yankton. At the University of 1992, and in 1996 she began her min- South Dakota she received a Masters in istry in Trenton, N.D., during which Zoology and Botany in 1956, and in time she was assisted by her sister, Sr. November 2014 Education Update WRC 23 arthur aMiotte coverS the wallS of the heritage center The Heritage Center at Red Cloud cator. came assimilation and colonialism Amiotte will be on display through De- Indian School is hosting Lakota artist “I had many conversations with arts- through fierce resiliency and a commit- cember 15. Arthur Amiotte’s traveling exhibition related friends and associates through- ment to cultural preservation. For more information about the ex- “Transformation and Continuity in out South Dakota who asked me when The exhibit at The Heritage Center hibit or The Heritage Center call 605- Lakota Culture: The Collages of Arthur they might see an exhibition of my col- features 55 collages as well as a replica 867-8257. The Heritage Center is on Amiotte, 1988-2014.” lages,” said Amiotte. “Since I am now of a painted and hand-drawn panorama the historic Red Cloud Indian School Arthur Amiotte was born in 1942 at (in my seventies), I decided that the from the turn of the century by the fa- campus and is free and open to the pub- Pine Ridge, and spent his early life just time to act is now.” mous Standing Bear, Amiottes great- lic. a short drive from The Heritage Center. When Mary Maxon, curator of The grandfather. This special opportunity to (Photo and article courtesy Red In 1961, he at- Heritage Center witness the visual history of the Lakota Cloud Indian school. Read the full arti- tended an art work- heard about the people through the works of Arthur cle at www.recloudschool.org) shop by Oscar possibility of the Howe, a Yanktonai show, she jumped Senator thune viSitS StM high School Dakota who be- at the opportunity Students at St. Thomas More High came well known to bring the exhibit School learned a lesson about what for influencing and to the reservation. makes a successful person from U.S. paving the way for “The mission of Senator John Thune in October. Using native, contempo- The Heritage Cen- examples from his life, Senator rary art. Amiotte ter is to foster cre- Thune explained that there are three recalls that it was ative opportunities things that define a successful per- this workshop that for understanding son. “If you have a commitment to influenced many of native artists and excellence, a life of character, and his early pieces Arthur Amiotte art, while focusing serve causes that are greater than yourselves, you will find success,” he and gave him a foundation from which on Lakota artists and their communi- said. “We are all created with differ- to launch his career, one which now ties,” explained Maxon. “This show fits ent skills, talents, and interests. You spans 53 years. that mission perfectly. We are tremen- need to make the most out of what Amiotte’s work has been showcased dously grateful for his generosity in you have been given.” (WRC photo) in more than 100 state, national and in- sharing this collection with the people U.S. Senator John Thune ternational exhibits including perma- of Pine Ridge.” nent collections at the Smithsonian and Like many aspiring artists, Amiotte’s the U.S. Department of the Interior — style has changed and developed over where Amiotte served as a Commis- the years. In the film, “Arthur Amiotte: sioner of Indian Arts and Crafts in Collages” — now showing at The Her- 1988. He has received dozens of awards itage Center — he notes that while his including an Artist Fellowship from the work has incorporated different styles, Bush Foundation and Artist of the Year from abstraction to ledger art and fi- by the South Dakota Hall of Fame, as nally collage, Amiotte always sought to well as three honorary doctorate de- display the notion of the western fron- grees for his work as an artist and edu- tier and the Lakota people who over- a Safe environment for children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims, she can be contacted privately at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has caller ID and messaging features. All information will be treated confidentially. Alleged victims are advised of their right to report alleged abuse to civil authorities. In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving children or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on the diocesan website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. 24 WRC November 2014 outh atters Now Theology on Tap: Ydiscussing the theology of the church Playing By Samuel Carroll M Big Hero 6 (Disney) ferent restaurant to eat and SDSM&T Newman Club Colorfully set in a fictional city that Secretary discuss the theology of the blends elements of San Francisco and Catholic Church. I was raised Tokyo, this action-packed 3-D ani- At the end of my freshman Catholic, yet each week I am mated adventure, directed by Don year of college I felt like my amazed to find what a small Hall and Chris Williams, is loosely based on a Marvel Comics series. A faith had stagnated, and I felt fraction of the church I truly teenage inventor (voice of Ryan Pot- a calling to get more involved know, including the powers ter) uncovers the evil conspiracy that with the SDSM&T Newman and history of the papacy — took the life of his older brother Center. Little did I know how when it was first declared the (voice of Daniel Henney). To fight the bad guys, he assembles a team made I would grow. pope could resign — and Father Jonathan Dillon (far right) speaks with a group of up of his personal robot (voice of My name is Samuel Car- Catholics’ place in science — South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Newman Club Scott Adsit) and a quartet of fellow roll, a life long Catholic, born a Jesuit first proposed the Big students at Theology on Tap. Topics have included: evolu- nerds (voices of Jamie Chung, Damon and raised in Rapid City. I am Bang Theory. tion, the supernatural, and the papacy. (WRC photo) Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, and T.J. Miller). Christening themselves currently a fourth year com- I have also found a burn- with the phrase of the title, the as- puter science major at South ing desire within me to dis- they know they are loved. church’s teachings, and the piring superheroes set out to save the Dakota School of Mines and cover and live my faith on a When friends end a relation- church itself. I have a profes- day. But the movie’s calmer moments Technology, and the Secre- level that I wouldn’t have ship, I can help encourage sor who holds that the offer good lessons in friendship, self- sacrifice, and resisting temptation. tary for the Newman Club. I been able to just a couple of them to move forward to for- strength of math is its logical Preceding the film is “Feast,” a could spend volumes writing years ago. I have found not giveness. Most recently, I consistency. That is, if we charming animated short directed by about all the great things that only the desire to help people now spend an hour every begin from a basic proposi- Patrick Osborne. It offers a dog’s-eye have been offered to me by who need my help, but the week in adoration with my tion we can describe the uni- view of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness, one meal at a time. It is the Newman Center staff, but courage to act, and the clarity mother. It is little things that verse. I have found, in much acceptable for all ages. The Catholic I want to focus specifically of mind that guides me to the need to be done and seem the same way each Thursday, News Service classification is A-II — on Theology on Tap. actions I sincerely believe the easy to “let someone else we begin to discuss the theol- adults and adolescents. The Motion Every Thursday a small Lord would have me take. I handle.” ogy of the church and find Picture Association of America rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. group of students venture into feel I can now help friends Also, I have found a love ourselves sounding the Some material may not be suitable Rapid City, meeting at a dif- when they are sad ensuring for the consistency of the depths of the world. for children. (CNS photo/Disney) Do not say the dying person unites him- Pilgrimage to self with Christ’s sacrifice on ‘I am only a youth’ the cross. 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