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Student Newspaper The Volume 119 Edition 3 Prospector December 5, 2019 Photo courtesy of Joyce Lui Photo courtesy of Joyce Lui An Evening in Monte Carlo attendees gather to hear about AIDSpirit. Tim Radosevich bets some chips. Circle K raises funds for charity at gala Michaela Fetzer Staff Writer arroll College Cirlcle K teamed up with Narrate Church to put on their second annual An Evening in Monte Carlo Gala fundraiser for CAIDSpirit on November 23 in Helena and raised $480 for the charity. "I would say the evening was a success, we not only raised money for AIDSpir- it, but awareness for the organization as well," said senior Karen Hoffman, a biology major from Lake Stevens, Wash- ington. AIDSpirit is a nonprofit based in Billings that runs a school and children's home in Uganda. “It is called AIDSpirit because many of the children there were orphaned by HIV, although they accept any children without parents,” said Hoffman. AIDSpirit assists children with a very holistic approach by helping the people survive and know basic life skills. “AIDSpirit sustainably supports those who are affected by HIV in Uganda such as providing access to clean water by cre- ating water wells, educating people about hygiene and nutrition and opening health clinics, building a shelter for orphans, and Photo courtesy of Joyce Lui teaching people how to grow their own Benedict Zepeda and Karen Hoffman play a game of cards. food,” said Joyce Lui, a fifth year ele- mentary education major from Portland, Oregon. At the event there was dancing, casino card games, drinks, raffle prizes, and more. “It was a very relaxing night that was simple, fun, and gave to an amazing char- ity,” said Maija Hadwin, a senior elemen- tary education major from Kalispell. Representatives from AIDSpirit also joined the festivities to share about their organization. “It was an amazing learning experience to hear about what Uganda is like and how AIDSpirit works to give hope and love to children who don’t have a home.” said Theresa Trinh, a senior from Hamil- ton, Montana majoring in chemistry. Circle K has supported AIDSpirit for two years now . “We are so thankful for all the sup- port for our second annual charity gala, An Evening in Monte Carlo, whether it was through participating in the event or through donations for AidSpirit,” said Lui. Photo courtesy of Joyce Lui Photo courtesy of Joyce Lui Students pose at the gala. Trac Jochems, Kendal Rogers, Maija Hadwin, and Ray Shipman with their raffle prizes. Bishop Vetter Birds of Helena: Founders is ordained the Lost art of Gala Page 3 Observation Page 10 Page 5 2 Thursday, December 5, 2019 Thursday, December 5, 2019 3 Editor Campus Celebrate good times, come on! It is no secret that the world is full of to remember to celebrate their lasts. From Helena diocese ordains Bishop Vetter things to celebrate. Even the most cynical the mundane last STAC Christmas dinner was presided over by the Most Rev. people know how to celebrate. to the monumental last semester as a Raymond Shipman In light of the holiday season, we will student, this is a time to rejoice! Edwin O’Brien where, in addition to Ves- use Ebeneezer Scrooge as an example. He As we rapidly approach the new year, Staff Writer pers, Bishop-elect made his Profession of was one bummer of a dude, yet he was be sure to take time to slow down and be Faith and Promise of Fidelity to and Com- able to celebrate the holiday season and present, for you never know what you Beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, No- munion with the Roman Catholic Church. find joy through giving and friendships. have until it has passed. But, most of all, vember 20, the Most Rev. Austin Anthony Further, a greeting was offered to the Often times, it is only our firsts that we celebrate! Vetter was ordained the 11th Bishop of new bishop by members of a variety celebrate. PSA: finals end on Thursday and that’s Helena at the Cathedral of Saint Helena. of organizations throughout Montana, Do you remember in middle school Power Hour so….. #StudyHard #Party- Two Cardinals, several Archbishops, including Carroll College. when it was such a big deal to get your Harder. Disclaimer -- you must be 21 or Bishops, Religious, and hundreds of lay Finally, Cardinal O’Brien blessed the first kiss? People often do not forget who older to enjoy Power Hour ;) faithful were in attendance. signs of the office of the bishop: the ring, their first kiss was (for better or worse), Bishop Vetter’s ordination followed miter, and crosier. nor do they forget their first job, their first an 18-month interim since the Most Rev. Carroll students were asked to hand out heartbreak, their first car, etc. Do not get Love, George Leo Thomas was installed as worship booklets and made note that it me wrong, firsts are quite a reason to cel- the Bishop of Las Vegas in May 2018 in was a highlight of the festivities. ebrate. It is something new! It is probably Kelly Armstrong & which the Rev. Monsignor Kevin O’Neill “My favorite part of the week was life changing! Whoo-hoo! Emma Lambert has acted as the Diocesan Administrator when I was passing out pamphlets at It is not uncommon, however, that we in Helena. the Solemn Vespers and Bishop Vetter forget to celebrate our lasts. For many of Stay safe and joyful this Vetter was born on September 13, came up to me to introduce himself and us seniors, we have already celebrated our Christmas break! 1967, in Linton, North Dakota to August personally thank me for my service,” said last homecoming, our last senior night, and Loretta Vetter, the youngest of 12 Kenna Sandblast, a sophomore nursing our last September snow, and for a few in children. While August passed away in major from Lake Oswego, Oregon. “I can our class, their last boyfriend/girlfriend 2017, Loretta proudly sat in the first pew already tell how much he cares about the (shoutout to Maija & Kendal and Charly throughout the week’s happenings. students at Carroll College and how genu- & Parker!). When speaking to Mrs. Vetter at Ves- ine, humble, compassionate, and caring of It is these moments that can actually pers on Tuesday night, she held a picture a person he is.” end up being more memorable than the of the bishop-elect, pointed at it, and with At the ordination on Wednesday, the firsts. a smile said, “That’s my boy.” Most Rev. Christophe Pierre, Apostolic This is not just for seniors, far from it. “I count it a blessing to be in a big fam- Nuncio to the United States, spoke as the This issue we want to encourage everyone ily,” said Vetter on Wednesday, “I couldn’t representative of Pope Francis. imagine not being the youngest of 12.” “Good things come to those who wait,” Photo courtesy of John Ramirez Vetter was ordained a priest on June Pierre joked. “Today is great for the Bishop Goerge Leo Thomas, 10th Bishop of Helena, giving Vetter his blessing. 29, 1993, after attending North Dakota church of Helena which has waited, and State University and Cardinal Muench waited, and waited for a new bishop.” he’s got to be among the people, he’s got faithful attended from around the country. The Seminary in Fargo, North Dakota. After Speaking to Vetter, Pierre said, “Bish- to know them and they’ve got to know Several Carroll students served the dinner serving as a pastor and teacher, Vetter op-elect Vetter, you are now given a new him.” as greeters, coat-check, and waiters. Prospector served as the director of spiritual for- mission by the Holy Father. To contin- At the end of Mass, Vetter spoke to “My favorite part was when all of the mation at the Pontifical North American ue the mission that was begun on firm the people for the first time as bishop. priests from the Pontifical North Ameri- College in Rome from 2012 to 2018 and foundation of faith. You have the task of “I consider myself blessed to be here in can College began to sing Bishop Vetter’s over the course of the last year was the forming new missionary disciples and to Helena,” Vetter said. “Our savior came so favorite prayer together,” said Timothy Editors Kelly Armstrong and Emma Lambert Photo courtesy of Emma's mother Editors: Staff Writers: rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit bring the joy of the Gospel to the people that we might have life, and have it to the Radosevich, a freshman biochemis- in Bismark, North Dakota. of this vast diocese.” full… Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. try-molecular biology major from Green Kelly Armstrong Jaymin Bernhardt On Tuesday, Solemn Evening Prayer Pierre spoke highly of Vetter and, in his That is why we’re here.” River, Wyoming, “It showed such a strong French accent poked fun again saying, Students at Carroll showed excitement sense of love and brotherhood and really Emma Lambert Corinne Capodagli “We know that you will not be os-tenta- for this young bishop, especially for the seemed to put the room in awe.” Vicente Gallardo tious, Aus-tin, ya.” Pierre presented the fact that he was the Director of Spiritual As a diocesan college, Carroll will have apostolic mandate from the Pope Francis Formation for seminarians in Rome. many opportunities to be in relationship Faculty Adviser: Megan McCormick Carroll Students appointing Vetter to be Bishop of Helena.