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Real Presence Radio Review Your Family of Faith & Hope North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, & Wyoming Fall 2018 We Are All Called to Be Missionaries! By Fr. Timothy Smith with great reverence according to the rubrics of the Roman Rite. We have many parishioners from Cen- I remember the day that I visited the Sacred Con- tral and South America who speak Spanish as a pri- gregation for the Evangelization of Peoples during mary language and English as a second language. my time studying in Rome. This holy office helps as- Our parish also hosts a diverse group of Catholics sist members of the Church in many missionary from Southeast Asia. Piety and desire for holiness parts of the world—in countries where the Catholic live loudly in these parishioners who all have individ- Church is too poor or small to sustain itself or where ual stories as lifelong members of the One, Holy, local authorities are hostile to the Catholic faith. The Catholic, and Apostolic Church. work of the congregation dates back several centu- ries to when, under the authority of the Holy Father, In the last 20 years, our parish has grown to wel- many missionary saints set out to come members who originate from proclaim the Gospel in new and for- several different African nations. eign lands. Like the saints who have Sometimes different national groups gone before us, we have received are represented by different tribal the missionary mandate from Jesus affiliations. Some of these members to go and “make disciples of all na- of the Church have been baptized tions, baptizing them in the name of Eastern Rite Catholics in full com- the Father and the Son, and of the munion with the Holy See. Many of Holy Spirit.” their ancestors were members of the Church before our European an- There is something heroic about the cestors. Most notably are members work of evangelizing people in for- of the Eritrean Catholic Church, eign lands—it is tempting to think whose ancient liturgical celebrations that the Church’s missionary effort use the Ge’ez language, a Semitic is far away. But you can be a mis- language which fell out of common sionary right here in the Midwest by usage several centuries ago. For forming relationships with the mem- most of the year, the people are bers of the Church in your local ar- accustomed to attending Sunday ea. My view of being a missionary Mass with the rest of the parish, was jostled by reality during my first though we welcome a Franciscan year of priesthood. I encountered priest to our parish who is trained to people from every part of the world celebrate the Divine Liturgy of the participating in the Holy Sacrifice of Eastern Rite in the Ge’ez language twice a year. the Mass at my parish. In addition to the lifelong parishioners, I began to meet lifelong Catholics who As I look out on the Sunday assembly at our parish, originated from EVERY continent on earth. I even even though we are a unique mix of Catholics from have a parishioner who once lived as a scientist on around the world, I am filled with joy and the conso- Antarctica! lation of the Holy Spirit. Just as the disciples at Pen- tecost, the Church speaks the language of every na- At the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, we celebrate the tion. An ancient African Sacred Liturgies of the Holy Roman Catholic Church Homily in the Divine Office (Continued on page 3) Real Presence Radio Announces New Staff! Brett Beyeler, Underwriting Accounts Executive I grew up in New- I now work for Real Presence Radio as the Area Ac- castle, a small count Executive, reaching out to businesses across town in northeast the RPR Network for underwriting sponsorships. I Nebraska. I at- am really excited to continue relationships with my tended the Uni- current underwriters and look forward to making versity of South new relationships with future underwriters across Dakota in Vermil- the Real Presence Radio Network! lion and graduat- ed with a degree What I love the most about working in Catholic Ra- in Contemporary dio is seeing the impact in the lives of families and Media and Jour- individuals and hearing them share their stories! My nalism. favorite programs on Real Presence Radio are Real Presence Live, Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie, and I worked in televi- Catholic Answers Live. sion as a produc- tion assistant for I am a member of Christ the King Parish in Sioux two and a half Falls, where I am also active in the Knights of Co- years after college lumbus Chapter. I enjoy spending time with my fam- and then in the newspaper industry for two years, ily and being the best uncle to my two wonderful selling classified ads. In September 2014, I started nephews who bring such joy to my life. My favorite working at Lamb Catholic Radio in Sioux Falls as an activities include watching sports, especially pro and account executive. I was also on the Sioux Falls college football and basketball, listening to country O’Gorman Athletic Broadcast Teams. music, going to concerts, watching movies, fishing, and exercising. Heather Karrow, Listener Relationships Coordinator Southwest I was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, love getting where I attended Catholic schools. I got my BA from to interview a Chadron State College in Nebraska. My life has taken huge variety me on many adventures, and after living in many of people states, for the past ten years I have found myself who are back home in South Dakota, in Sioux Falls. I have working for one daughter who is a sophomore at O’Gorman High the mission School. I enjoy singing a lot—I belong to the Sweet of the Adelines and cantor at Christ the King in Sioux Falls. church. Hear- ing how ex- My path to Catholic Radio started out as a volunteer cited they position that moved into two hours per day before are about becoming full time. The radio station was just get- what they’ve ting started here in Eastern South Dakota, and I been called wore many, many hats. to do is ener- I adore Catholic Radio and its ability to meet people gizing! I’m where they are! Hands down my favorite aspect is grateful God getting to meet others that have a deep love for the has put me here in the mission of Catholic Radio to- faith, as well as those just starting their journey. I day, and I pray that I can serve Him well. “Catholic Radio is an effective means to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love and mercy to Catholics and non-Catholics alike!” -Bishop Paul Swain, Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD Michael Wilde, Listener Relationships Coordinator Southeast Michael serves as a Listener Relationships Coordina- Michael's greatest tor for RPR and is stationed in Southern Minnesota. joy as an RPR Following several years of recording promotional ads team member is for the network in the Fargo area and hosting some hearing the stories episodes of Real Presence Live, he informed RPR of how people that he would need to step away from the network have been drawn as he would be moving closer to his aging parents deeper into their as well as siblings and his grandchild. Through God's faith, both on and providence, the network was simultaneously given off-air. He most an opportunity to expand into the Diocese of enjoys listening to Winona-Rochester and needed someone with The Doctor Is In Michael's skills to create a presence in the area. for insights to par- enting and family Michael holds degrees in education, theatre, and dynamics and to communications. He and his wife Amy live with their Real Presence Live two youngest children, Payton, and Neila. to stay connected to friends and family throughout the listening area. Coming this October: Two New Banquet Locations in Rochester & Sioux Falls! This October, Real Presence Radio attend as a guest, please visit is bringing their annual fundraising yourcatholicradiostation.com/ banquets to two new locations! On banquet, call (877) 795-0122 or Tuesday, October 23rd, a banquet email jessi- will be held in Sioux Falls, SD at [email protected]! the Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, and on Thursday, October If you live in another part of our 25th, there will be a banquet at the listening area, mark your calendar Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, for the banquet location nearest MN. Teresa Tomeo, host of EWTN’s you: Catholic Connection, will be the Bismarck, ND: Monday, December keynote speaker in both locations. 3, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Cen- In addition to being a radio host, ter with Teresa Tomeo. Teresa manages her own commu- Rapid City, SD: Tuesday, Decem- nications company and is also a ber 4, 2018 at the Best Western bestselling author and print, radio, Ramkota with Teresa Tomeo. and television journalist with more than 30 years of experience in me- Fargo, ND: Monday, February 18, dia. When Teresa reverted to the 2019 at the Delta by Marriott with Catholic faith, her broadcasting ex- Johnnette Benkovic Williams. perience came with her, and she Duluth, MN: Thursday, March 14, now uses these skills to advance 2019 at the DECC with Dr. David the mission of Christ. Anders. For more information about the events, or to be- come a sponsor, host a table of eight, or register to (Continued from page 1) summarizes this point; “I do that God’s Church was to speak the language of indeed speak in the tongues of all men because I every people?” belong to the body of Christ, that is, the Church, and Fr.