NET MINISTRIES: BRINGING the MISSIONARY FIRE of GOD’S LOVE to the DIOCESE What Does “Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God’S Love” Look Like?

Monthly publication for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls September 2020

NET MINISTRIES: BRINGING THE MISSIONARY FIRE OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE DIOCESE What does “Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God’s Love” look like?

f your experience has been like diocese starting in September. This is mine, faith has been more a truly an amazing thing. Thanks be to personal matter between God and God, NET leadership, and our Dis- Ime. Through my years as a Catholic cipleship and Evangelization Offi ce layman, priest and now bishop, I have we will have a diocesan-wide outreach a much deeper understanding of the to kids, youth and families through importance to know, love and serve retreats, one-on-one discipling and God through study, prayer and sharing shared life with families in various my faith with others. I have learned to regions of our diocese. receive and share what God intends for Does NET Catholic missionary dis- others. cipleship work? As I look back on my life I am grateful I was so very blessed to have a parish for those wonderful examples in my NET team in one of the parishes where family, friends and teachers who have I was pastor. I was absolutely amazed taught, loved and challenged me in a at the incredible impact the NETers good way to become comfortable talk- had on the kids, youth, young adults, ing about my faith with others. It is so adults and senior citizens. The witness great to no longer fear sharing my faith of young adults who are giving up a with others and the joy of doing it has year of their life to serve as Catholic brought a great sense of inner peace, missionary disciples paid off in great freedom and joy. That’s when I knew I fruits. They helped our middle and high was fi nally striving to live as a Catholic school students learn how to pray, work missionary disciple. through challenges, grow comfortable Shortly after my arrival as your new talking about God and personal dif- bishop, I was given a very clear grace fi culties, and helping others experience (supernatural inspiration and insight) God’s love. from God prompting me to establish I was amazed to learn how our high a very clear vision for our wonderful schoolers then became Catholic mis- diocese—Lifelong Catholic Mission- sionary disciples for our middle school- ary Discipleship Through God’s Love. ers and middle schoolers for grade These past months have been spent school kids. Not only did our middle discerning how God desires that to be school youth numbers rapidly grow, shared and lived out in every Catholic but it was also impressive to see how parish, school and institution in our many of those high schoolers went on diocese. to be Catholic missionary disciples This month’s feature story is about one with NET Ministries for one or more shining example of Lifelong Catho- years. lic Missionary Discipleship Through At least fi ve of those former high God’s Love as witnessed by young schoolers who served for a year or adults through the National Evangeli- more on NET are now in the seminary zation Teams (NET). In prayer one day discerning priesthood. Clearly, God is last month I had a spiritual prompting generous to those who open their hearts (grace of God) to explore whether hav- to divine love through NET. ing NET serve in our diocese would be My hope and prayer is that the example possible. of our diocesan NET team will inspire To my amazement because of the time each of us to ask ourselves a simple of the year and COVID-19, God has question: How is God asking me to be made it possible for us to have a group a Lifelong Catholic Missionary Dis- of NET young adults assigned to our ciple Through God’s Love?

2 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin Officials Reminder: The bishop’s schedule is subject to change due to current circumstances related to the coronavirus Since publication of the previous Bishop’s Bulletin, the pandemic. Changes to his schedule Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood decreed the following and any Masses will be updated on priest assignment changes eff ective on August 10, 2020: the diocesan website as information is available. Reverend Mark Axtmann, in addition to his current assignment of chaplain at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, to sacramental minister at St. Mary Parish, September Aberdeen, and 5 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of Reverend Andrew Thuringer, from parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Saint Joseph, broadcast on Aberdeen, to chaplain at O’Gorman High School, sacramental minister at Keloland TV or live stream via sfcatholic.org Cathedral of Saint Joseph Parish, and discernment assistant for the Voca- tions Offi ce. 6 9:00 State Fair Mass, Women’s Building, State Fairgrounds, In addition, the Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood granted personal leave Huron from assigned ministry to Reverend Joseph Scholten eff ective July 28, 2020. 6-7 Clergy visits within the Mitchell Deanery Finally, in a decree dated August 10, the Most Reverend Donald E. De- Grood lifted the general dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation that 8-9 Clergy visits within the had been previously granted to all Catholics on March 17, 2020. Eff ective Brookings-Huron Deanery August 17, 2020, the dispensation remains in eff ect only for those who are 12 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of at increased risk for severe illness (from the COVID-19 virus) and for those Saint Joseph, broadcast on responsible for the care of individuals who are at increased risk of severe Keloland TV or live stream illness. via sfcatholic.org 17 Visit to St. Thomas More Newman Center, Vermillion Respectfully submitted, 19 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of Saint Joseph, broadcast on Keloland TV or live stream via sfcatholic.org Matthew K. Althoff Chancellor 20 4:00 Confirmation, St. James, Chamberlain, and St. Margaret, Kimball, in Chamberlain 21-22 Bishop’s Charity Hunt, Kimball 24 11:00 Presbyteral Council, Catholic Pastoral Center 26 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of Saint Joseph, broadcast on September 2020 | Volume 74, Number 9 Keloland TV or live stream Publisher Postmaster Most Rev. Donald E. DeGrood Send address changes to: via sfcatholic.org 523 N. Duluth Avenue October Executive Editor Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2714 Rev. Michael L. Griffi n 3 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of Correspondence should be addressed to: 523 N. Duluth Avenue Saint Joseph, broadcast on Managing Editor Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2714 Mrs. Renae D. Kranz Keloland TV or live stream Phone: 605-334-9861 via sfcatholic.org E-mail: [email protected] Communications Staff: Anniversaries, copy and advertising deadline Mr. William B. Sealey 5-8 Clergy Days, Arrowhead for the October edition is Sept. 14. Cedar Shore, Oacoma Miss Brianna L. Wingen The Bishop’s Bulletin 10 4:00 Stational Mass, Cathedral of Subscriptions (ISSN 0193-5089) is published monthly by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Saint Joseph, broadcast on $24 per year, or as part of each Falls, SD 57104-2714 and entered as Periodical Postage Paid Keloland TV or live stream family’s CFSA contribution. at Aberdeen, SD, and other cities. via sfcatholic.org 3 Learning to live from those in love ne would think that, after being of the sacrament sits in my offi ce and we a priest for 30 years, you would begin to get to know each other. They are have it all fi gured out. I always usually so nervous to meet with me, scared thought I would reach that happy that I will fi nd fault or some reason to send point,O and I presumed that things would be them away, but I hope our time together so much easier; what I did not consider is eases up some of their concern. that it would also be much more dangerous. As we meet and I go through the various as- There is always the possibility, as you pects of the required preparation process, we have had the same experience over and get to know each other and, if things work over again, to just kind of go through the as they should, they come away with a better motions. Eventually you have the words understanding of the life they are called to, memorized, and so they can start to lose and I come away better and more human for their meaning. having been with them. It is something to be fought against as the Why? Because they are in love; that is it, years progress, and to somehow allow each that is the experience they share with me sacramental encounter to be a gift. There is a and with the world. None of us knows what sign that used to be in a number of sacristies their future may hold, but at this moment, that said, “Father, celebrate this Mass as if we know they are in love, and how they it was your fi rst Mass, your last Mass, your live that can change me and everyone they only Mass.” It is good advice, but can be dif- encounter. fi cult to follow as the years pile up. Their love has bid them make a thousand For the last few years, the hierarchy has sacrifi ces before they come to the chairs in been assisting in this eff ort by presenting to my offi ce, and they make them joyfully, hap- the Church revised rituals for the celebration pily, because they are in love. I have gotten of the Eucharist and marriage, and recently, older, and it is important for me to be taught baptism. While it has been a bit of a chal- again the youthful truth of how love renews lenge to reorient myself to the new rituals even the burdens and sacrifi ces of life. after these years, I have discovered a happy As they make their way through the process, benefi t: I cannot just say the words from each couple is made aware of the struggles memory anymore. they will endure as the future unfolds, and in This has given me the chance to practice a that moment, they have a sense that they are bit more, learn the meaning of the words, not alone, and they will face those struggles rediscover the rhythm of the poetry, to together; how easily I forget this. It is a gift embrace again what is being taught in the to be reminded of the absolute necessity of words and the prayers and the actions. I community in order to live as a Christian; have to learn how to celebrate a wedding all their commitment reminds me that Jesus was over again. pretty clear on this fact. As I have spent this time learning the new On their wedding day, after many months of prayers I have begun thinking about the preparation with me and the hundred thou- couples I have been privileged to celebrate sand details a wedding demands, I always with; the couples I have helped prepare smile as this couple I have gotten to know for this wonderful sacrament. In the years walks down the aisle, hand in hand, to begin since my ordination, I have prepared many their new life. I am reminded at that moment couples for marriage, spending time with that the Church is made up of more wives them and talking with them, sharing my and husbands than it is made up of clerics. experiences and helping them build on their They have desired the gift of a sacramental relationship. union, and receiving this gift, they go forth As I have been learning again how to per- to share it with the world. Their family and form the matrimonial ceremony, I have giv- friends wish them well, and I wish them en myself the opportunity to be amazed at well; it will be a long, arduous and beautiful how much I have learned from the couples I journey they begin. have walked with in preparation. I hope, as the doors fl y open and they enter Most of them are still married, and many are into the world that I have taught them some- not, relationships are complex and diffi cult, thing; I know they have taught me, and God but almost all of them began in the same has given them the best wedding present of way. A couple, in love and desiring the grace all—each other and himself.

4 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin Father Michel Mulloy to be installed as bishop of Duluth Father Michel Mulloy will be Diocese of Sioux Falls, he served ordained and installed as the 10th at several parishes including St. bishop of the Diocese of Duluth on Anthony in Red Owl and Our October 1. He has spent the last year Lady of Victory in Plainview. as the diocesan administrator for the Mulloy was pastor at several Diocese of Rapid City. parishes in the Rapid City diocese, Bishop-elect Mulloy will fi ll the seat including several mission parishes. of Bishop Paul D. Sirba who died of He served as director of vocations a heart attack December 1, 2019. from 1989 to 1992 and was the Mulloy was born in Mobridge, director of the offi ce of worship in South Dakota, in 1954. After receiv- 1994. ing a Bachelor of Arts degree from In the Rapid City diocese, he St. Mary University in Winona, also served on the priest council, Minnesota, he attended seminary at college of consultors, diocesan Immaculate Heart of Mary Semi- fi nance and pastoral councils and nary, also in Winona, and St. Paul the Sioux Spiritual Center Board Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. of Directors. He was ordained a priest of the Dio- In 2017, the bishop-elect became cese of Sioux Falls June 8, 1979. He the full-time vicar general for the was incardinated into the Diocese of Diocese of Rapid City. Rapid City in 1986 after spending a The Diocese of Duluth is 22,354 few years in the diocese on loan for square miles and has 45,283 ministry. Catholics out of a total population During his time as a priest in the of 447,896 in the diocese. Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy (photo courtesy of Diocese of Duluth). Beebe Aug2020.qxp_Layout 1 7/20/20 2:01 PM Page 1

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BRINGING THE MISSIONARY FIRE OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE by Renae Kranz Catholic parents and parishes want the same thing: vibrant young DIOCESE people on fi re for Christ. This common goal is diffi cult to attain but so necessary to keep our Catholic faith thriving and growing. We already have several diocesan programs like Going Deeper Retreats, Confi rmation Retreats, D-Camps, Totus Tuus and Bible studies. But to have a lasting impact on young people, more evan- NET teams are made up of four men and four women who usual- gelization needs to happen at the parish level. ly do one of two types of ministry aimed at junior high and high So how do we do that with many small, rural parishes? We bring school students: teams either travel around putting on retreats, or in a NET Ministries team to light the fi re of missionary disciple- teams do discipleship outreach work in schools or parishes for a ship. year. One of these experiences is probably what some of us are familiar with when we think of NET. In light of the vision Bishop DeGrood has sensed from God for the diocese for lifelong Catholic missionary discipleship This year they’re trying something new in the Sioux Falls through God’s love, the bishop and the diocesan Discipleship and diocese. After sensing in prayer a need in our diocese, Bishop Evangelization Offi ce want to help parishes develop on-fi re youth DeGrood asked NET to send a team here to do a hybrid ministry. this year. A great opportunity has arisen in partnership with NET They’ll be dedicated to our diocese from September 18 to May 9 Ministries to dedicate a NET discipleship team in our diocese for and will travel to four or fi ve designated “hubs” around the dio- the year. cese for fi ve to six weeks each. The diocesan Discipleship and Evangelization team (including Father Scott Traynor, Eric Gal- It’s a unique and exciting opportunity. lagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald and Emily Leedom) will be working BRINGING THE FIRE TO OUR DIOCESE with parishes to coordinate the NET team’s schedule. NET (National Evangelization Teams) Ministries will be familiar Father Traynor, vicar for lay and clergy formation, says the idea to some in our diocese. They’ve been doing retreats here since behind the hybrid setup is especially to help parishes who may their inception in 1981. They have now grown from their main not have a youth minister or other paid staff to work with their offi ce based in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to youth. The NET team will be able to provide outreach in a mean- serve dioceses not only in the United States, but also in other ingful way, starting with their basic retreat where they invite countries including Canada, Australia and Ireland. junior and senior high school students to open their hearts to the fi re of God’s love. 6 But Father Traynor doesn’t want this to just be a one-time thing “The aim in Catholic missionary discipleship is to meet any and then send them off on their own with a “good luck.” The person where they are and help them take the next best step they NET team will be working to connect young people with follow- can take to grow in relationship with Jesus and His Church,” up resources in their parish and in the diocese. Father Traynor says. “We want to leverage the great gift of the NET team’s presence Once the initial investment of time with the NET team is com- here to be a bridge to what we have already in the diocese,” pleted for each region, the aim is to invite those junior and senior Father Traynor says. “We have a lot of young adults in our high students and the adults wishing to get involved to connect parishes, college age and older, who have come through disciple- with their parishes and with other diocesan programs to create a ship camp over the years, who have been Totus Tuus missionar- pathway to continue the new awakening of their faith. A big part ies, who are focus alumni or NET alumni, and this gives us an of Father Traynor’s role is to help parishes be the place where occasion to organize them to be able to do discipleship groups people can be accompanied and grow deeper in their relationship in local areas. We really hope that the experience of the NET with God at the parish level. retreat and the presence of the NET team in a region will build The NET team’s presence in an area will help Fr. Traynor and those connections with those adults who can continue to invest the rest of the diocesan Discipleship and Evangelization team in those young people in discipleship.” train adults in how to run small groups and discipleship groups. For those who might be interested in helping to disciple those One example of what Father Traynor hopes to put together from young people after the NET team is gone, they can feel confi dent that training would be organizing small-group Bible studies that in what they’re doing because of their time working with the an adult, now trained and ready, can lead. This initiative should NET team and learning from them. It’s a win-win situation for help increase the number of adults who feel comfortable to lead the entire diocese. others. “Having the NET team here allows us to try that on and see Father Traynor and Bishop DeGrood also want local parishes what that could look like and what we could accomplish,” Father to think about how they can respond and what steps they could Traynor says. “So it’s going to be a lot of creative and innovative take, with the help of the diocesan offi ces, to expand that Catho- outreach, and it would be my goal and Eric’s goal to defi nitely lic missionary discipleship vision and carry it on. see if we can have, in two or three years, a diocesan-based team Lynn Mayer, discipleship team coordinator for NET Ministries, that’s available to these parishes in the same way.” says she sees a shared vision between NET and our diocese in For smaller, more rural parishes, this off ers a way for them the way we want to help young people encounter the love of Je- to feel more connected to diocesan initiatives and receive the sus and “to create disciples who are then ready to be on mission benefi ts of them more directly. It’s all part of Bishop DeGrood’s and serve the Church.” She says this model could be one they plan for the diocese—a jumpstart toward Catholic missionary eventually replicate in other areas of the country. discipleship. Mayer and Mark Berchem, founder and president of NET, couldn’t pass up on the idea when Bishop DeGrood reached out and pitched it to them. Mayer says the Holy Spirit took over

7 NET MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS 16 U.S. TEAMS 101,476 1,784 172 YOUNG PEOPLE ONE ON ONES BY MISSIONARIES REACHED DISCIPLESHIP TEAMS 39 1,019 STATES TOTAL RETREATS CONDUCTED 114 DIOCESES

and the pieces began to fall into place. The fact that our diocese “This NET team will have a real eye to inviting parents and already has some experience with a somewhat similar model other young adults to be involved and to be that follow up after helped the vision come together. NET is excited about the op- the team moves on,” Father Traynor says. “They can really help portunity to try something new. interested adults get over the hump. People need to see it in ac- “This feels like a real partnership between the Sioux Falls tion to imagine that this is really possible.” diocese and NET which is such a gift when you are trying In everyday life, younger kids look up to older kids and adults— something new,” Mayer says. “So much of our time has been grade school kids look up to middle school kids, middle school adjusting and planning for the ministry year in the midst of a kids look up to high school kids, high school kids look up to col- worldwide pandemic, it has been great for us as a ministry to lege kids. They can act as mentors and bring younger kids up as have opportunities to be talking and making plans that aren’t disciples of Christ. This is the whole idea behind NET ministries only COVID related. I am overwhelmed with God’s generosity and other programs like FOCUS and Totus Tuus. in off ering us the opportunity to try something new and exciting Father Traynor’s own experience of this idea was pivotal in the during a time that has been somewhat trying in ministry.” development of his faith. While in Catholic school as a middle What kind of results can we expect from this new arrangement school student, he and his classmates were expected to be re- with NET? If we make the most of it, the fruits could be far sponsible for the younger kids who looked up to them. It was a reaching. big deal. MISSIONARY FIRE PRODUCES MUCH FRUIT “There can be a lot of good things that happen just among friendships with direct peers in high school and junior high Many levels of fruit can come from a program like this and not school, but especially to equip them and give them a defi ned only from the work with junior and senior high school students. way, an environment where they can exercise that leadership in Father Traynor says the real investment is in the training up of an appropriate way for people who are just a little bit younger Catholic missionaries to go out and continue the work after the than them, that’s totally doable,” Father Traynor says. “It’s been NET team leaves and in connecting youth with existing adult done very fruitfully in many places.” leaders. It will be especially helpful in rural parishes where parents and youth alike can see what is possible in missionary The key to this type of evangelization is that it’s relational. outreach. Father Traynor points out that people grow in relationship with God and the Church through infl uential relationships. He says 8 16 U.S. TEAMS 1,784 172 ONE ON ONES BY MISSIONARIES DISCIPLESHIP TEAMS 39 STATES 114 DIOCESES

if evangelization isn’t relational, it isn’t happening. The more Father Traynor says the thing to remember is that the awkward- people you have working on those relationships who have the ness is worth it. If we’re to help each other get to heaven, we tools they need to act on the evangelization vision, the more we must face our fear of talking about faith. will see growth in our parishes and diocese. “If we really believe that our choices in this life have eternal Through those relationships and the activities experienced with consequences, eternal union with God and perfect happiness NET and other adults, we can expect an awakening in faith in or eternal separation from Him, eternity is worth the awkward- our young people and a building and multiplying of the kind of ness,” he says. Catholic discipleship relationships happening in the diocese. Once the people reached through the work of NET teams have Jesus becomes real to all of us through each other. We begin to begun to grow in their relationship with Christ, they will also realize He is here for us and can make a diff erence in our lives. begin doing the work of a person seeking more in their faith: fre- “That really disposes young people to welcome Jesus into their quenting the Sacraments, praying, seeking good fellowship and heart in a way they never have before in their life,” Father serving others. The next step is to then give as a gift to others Traynor says. what they are receiving from God. They can help others take the And Father Traynor goes further to say we don’t have to be per- next step. It becomes a blessing to all involved and helps their fect or know everything in our evangelization eff orts. Evangeli- faith develop strong roots that are not easily pulled up. zation is just the sharing of our faith, and the Church, our priests This type of Catholic missionary discipleship helps foster more and the diocesan offi ces are there to help us. All we have to do is vocations, build stronger families and keep our Catholic faith be with the people we are normally with and intentionally help growing. It sets the missionary fi re of God’s love ablaze. them in their faith. “We’re here to equip people who have said a strong yes to Jesus “God has a plan for that person in their life, and He wants to Christ to be built up and equipped to go out and reach their draw them. He’s always laboring to draw them to take the next coworkers, their other family members and the people who God step deeper in relationship with himself and with the church,” brings into their lives to help every person they meet to truly be Father Traynor says. “So really banking that God is taking the missionary disciples, to help each person they meet to begin and initiative takes the pressure off for me as an evangelist.” deepen their own relationship with Jesus Christ,” Father Traynor The NET team will help young people and adults become more says. comfortable with Catholic evangelization and missionary eff orts, It’s something he experienced during his own time with NET but it can be awkward. It becomes easier as you do it and get out Ministries. of your comfort zone a bit.

9 FORMER NETER’S STORIES Father Traynor was a NET missionary in 1992. At the time, he had become convinced God had a plan for his life, but he didn’t know what it was yet. He just knew if he followed it, he would be the most happy. The time spent learning more about his faith, praying, working with the other NET team members, going back to confession after many years away, recreation together, and much praise and worship were critical to understanding that plan for his life. The trainers who lived NET every day also helped him and the other team members feel more comfortable with what they were taking on. “It’s important that someone who’s living it can take you by the hand and not only cast a vision for it, but say, ‘It’s going to be okay,’” Father Traynor explained. “And then to see how power- fully God worked in the lives of these young people as we did our retreats was absolutely a life changing experience.” Staying with the host families, as all NETers do, made him think God was calling him to the married life. He saw Catholic family life like he had never known and wanted it for himself someday. But God had other plans. As Father Traynor was traveling through the Diocese of Saginaw (Michigan), praying and asking God to raise up good priests for the amazing families he met, he heard God say something shock- ing in his heart. He said he wanted him to be His priest. “Up until that moment, I was really open to whatever God had wanted. And then I was like, I don’t think I’m too open to that,” Father Traynor admitted. Thankfully, the daily prayer time during his NET experience helped him open his heart to God’s plan. He had very personal conversations with God every day and asked God to give him the desire to be a priest. If God would do that, he would take that path. Amazing things happened the rest of his year with NET and the desire came. By the time he was done with his year, he couldn’t wait to get to seminary. Erin Claussen (second from left) with her NET teammates during her year with NET Ministries. Another NETer, Erin Claussen, a parishioner at St. Lambert Par- ish in Sioux Falls, spent a year as a NET missionary. Her year was ﬁ lled with ups and downs and was very demanding. But the Lord doesn’t promise us an easy life. Although it was one of the NET IS COMING TO YOU hardest years of her life, she found great joy as well. Father Traynor says there are things we can do to make this year “I would say the best thing about my experience was the people I with NET a greater success for the parishes and diocese. When met, both in the form of other missionaries and those in the com- you hear the NET team is coming to your area, tell your friends munity we served,” Claussen said. “I learned to never give up on and invite them along. people, no matter how hard the year got.” The NET teams will also need host families to stay with, so She found the biggest impact on her faith was forming a consis- watch for information coming through your parishes for oppor- tent prayer life. The early morning personal prayer time each day tunities to help. became very important to her, even if she would occasionally It’s up to us to make the NET team’s time here fruitful and to al- fall asleep during prayer. She needed that time with God. low the ﬁ re of Catholic missionary discipleship to burn brightly Claussen says NET showed her the importance of reconciling throughout the diocese. If you’re hearing a call from God to with God and others which impacted her faith as well. God was help, don’t turn away from it. Jump in and help make this the calling her to enter into relationships with others more deeply. catalyst to a more vibrant Catholic faith community in Eastern It’s a call worth answering. South Dakota.

10 Is it wrong for Catholics to pray to Mary?

I had a friend question why we pray to Mary and I wasn’t 100% sure how to answer it. What do you suggest?

Thanks for this question. Christians It’s a commonly asked one, question our by both Catholics and non- prayer to Catholics alike. Mary? There are usually a As simple as the question couple other seems, it actually contains an entire reasons why series of questions. Let me explain that by they might walking through them. object to this practice. First, A common objection to praying to Mary the language is that it takes away from Jesus’ status we use can be as our sole mediator between God and a bit confusing. humanity. For most My fi rst response to this point is that we Protestants, are told throughout the New Testament prayer is something that is only ever Mary’s intercession is not that. Again, to both pray for others and to ask others directed to God. So “to pray” implies to pray to Mary or any of the angels or to pray for us. Prayer that is specifi cally prayer of worship and adoration, which saints is simply to ask them to pray for us for others is called intercessory prayer, is due to God alone. And as Catholics we as we might ask someone on earth to pray and it’s one of the most common ways wholeheartedly agree that worship and for us. that we pray. For instance, when we pray adoration are due to God alone and no for health for friends, that’s intercessory one else. Here it’s important to note that according prayer. Or when we ask our family to pray to Scripture, death does not separate for a job interview, that’s intercessory However, we use prayer in a diff erent Christians in a defi nitive sense. There is prayer. This form of prayer isn’t merely sense than that, to include requests to one Body of Christ, one Church, and it “okay,” it’s highly praiseworthy. We others—angels and saints, specifi cally— includes both those on earth and those in should pray for others and we should ask to pray for us. So any request for heaven. others to pray for us. Such a practice is prayer that I make to a friend would be not only not in contradiction to Jesus’ considered itself a prayer in our usage of Finally, I’d note that praying to Mary is mediation, but in fact is expected of us as the term. a practice that goes back to the earliest His disciples and members of His Church. centuries of the Church. We have a Second and more substantially, Protestant papyrus dated to 250 A.D. that includes I’d also make the point that when we Christians tend to question the validity prayer to Mary. And throughout the early ask people to pray for us, we tend to ask of praying to those who have died. There centuries of the Church we fi nd saints and people who we know take their faith can be a variety of reasons for this, but scholars alike extolling the practice. seriously. We intuitively recognize that most commonly it relates to the biblical not only will they pray, but there is a prohibition against conjuring the spirits Be sure to check out the additional particular effi cacy in their prayer because of the dead, as is attempted in a seance, resources at of their close relationship with God. for example. Once again, as Catholics we sfcatholic.org/ completely accept this. So how can we answer. If you This essentially is what we’re doing accept praying to saints if we accept that have a question when we pray to Mary. Prayer to Mary it’s wrong to try to communicate with the you need an is simply asking her to pray for us, as dead? answer to, we might ask a faithful friend to pray email rkranz@ for us. Even more, it’s asking someone It’s important to understand why using sfcatholic.org. we recognize as the greatest of Jesus’ seances and mediums to contact the dead disciples to pray for us, as we would ask are prohibited. As the Catechism of the Chris Burgwald someone we recognize as a holy person Catholic Church teaches, such practices holds a doctorate on earth to pray for us. are wrong because they are attempts to in theology and is the director of Adult gain knowledge that God has not given Discipleship and Evangelization for the If that’s the case, why do Protestant to us (cf. CCC 2115-2116). But seeking Diocese of Sioux Falls. sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin September 2020 • The Bishop’s Bulletin 11 This November 3, how will you vote?

By Chris Motz t’s that time again when car com- both the male and female halves of the mercials take a backseat to cam- human reproductive system? paign ads and red, white and blue The logic that spurred the fi rst of these yard signs sprout like patriotic views through the high court, that mushroomsI on lawns, letting us know reproductive biology is irrelevant to who’s asking for our vote to send them marriage, is both novel in the history to Pierre or Washington. Yet it’s not just of humankind and admits no limits in a time to passively hunker down and the order of nature. The latter, on the bear the biennial marketing assault be- other hand, embodies the reasoning of fore we cast our ballots. the Church, which teaches that “civil “A dead thing can go with the stream, authority should consider it a grave duty but only a living thing can go against to acknowledge the true nature of mar- it,” Chesterton quipped, reminding us riage and the family.” (CCC 2210) that this is a time to be alive as citizens, These are very diff erent ideas. If we be- to engage and actively think about the lieve, as St. John Paul II taught, that the big questions. What do we want from future of humanity passes by way of the our country? What’s our vision of life family (Familiaris Consortio, no. 86), together? What good do we see or de- then it’s pretty important to know what sire in our government, and how do we my campaign sign or postcard means. support it? What evil do we see, and Chris Motz, executive director of the how do we resist or seek to change it? South Dakota Catholic Conference This is a simple exercise in reason, one we could undertake with any campaign These aren’t easy questions, and I know slogan or political movement. Words they can seem a bit detached from the of liberty, does it mean “the power, have meaning that seek to convey the headlines or twitter feed of any given rooted in reason and will, to act or not truth of an idea, and it’s important that day, but unless we want to get swept to act,” which establishes the basis for we try to assess the truth-claims con- along like dead fi sh in the current, “choosing between good and evil,” as veyed in political speech. Our state-lev- they’re of foundational importance. Ac- described by the Catechism of the Cath- el candidates especially are often very tive refl ection upon such questions led olic Church? (CCC 1731-33) The fi rst of accessible, so don’t hesitate to ask them to our nation’s founding and is essential these views leads to the dictatorship of about their beliefs. to its future. relativism; the second leads to true free- A fi nal thought for the weary. Many In a sound-bite world it can be easy to dom in service to what is good and just. That’s a big diff erence. Americans are experiencing exhaus- let important questions go unasked. tion, disorientation or even despair. For Consider a garden-variety political ad- Along similar lines, by claiming to them, it may be tempting to give up on vertisement: “Elect Chris Motz, your advocate for the family, does my post- political processes. We can remember advocate for Liberty and Family!” Will card platform mean the sort of “fam- that voting isn’t a sacrament, and that you vote for me? ily” re-defi ned by the Supreme Court’s politics doesn’t save us—only God’s Hey, not so fast! You haven’t even asked 2015 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. love can do that. Hodges, which, having discovered a me what my slogan means. Yes, voting is an important, even essen- “new insight,” declared, “marriage has tial, way to exercise our co-responsibili- Sure, the words “liberty” and “family” changed and evolved—for the better,” ty for the common good, but the weight poll well in South Dakota focus groups, thus (as a dissenter put it) completely of the world’s problems need not rest on but what ideas do they represent? Does “transform[ing] a social institution that our shoulders. Christ has already paid my campaign pitch point towards the has formed the basis of human society the price to restore human brokenness. sort of liberty described by Planned for millennia, for the Kalahari Bushmen God’s got this. Let’s double-down on Parenthood v. Casey, the 1992 decision and the Han Chinese, the Carthaginians the perfect love that casts out fear. solidifying the so-called right to kill a and the Aztecs”? child in the womb, understood as “the Say your prayers, do your homework, right to defi ne one’s own concept of ex- Or, when I claim to fi ght for the fam- and God bless you as you prepare for istence, of meaning, of the universe, and ily, do I understand it to be a natural November 3. of the mystery of human life”? institution, necessarily connected to the organic procreation and rearing of More resources can be found at www. Or, to take a completely opposite view children, which by defi nition involves sdcatholicconference.org.

12 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin Ballot measures to consider for 2020 This November 3, South Dakotans will then, should we oppose recreational mari- states that have legalized recreational be asked to vote on three ballot measures: juana use? marijuana. For example, when Colorado Initiated Measure 26 would legalize legalized retail sales of recreational mari- medical marijuana in statute, Constitu- To answer this question, it’s important to juana in 2014, marijuana-related traffi c tional Amendment A would legalize rec- understand how marijuana works. When deaths rose 32 percent from the previous reational marijuana by altering the state it is smoked or ingested, delta-9 tetrahy- year. Colorado teen use—for whom recre- constitution, and Constitutional Amend- drocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredi- ational marijuana remains illegal—is 50 ment B would authorize the legislature percent higher than the national average. to permit sports betting in Deadwood casinos. South Dakota voters rejected Moreover, there is reason to be concerned medical marijuana in 2006 and 2010. This that the poor are at higher risk to the is the fi rst time recreational marijuana for-profi t marijuana industry. One 2017 and sports gambling are on the ballot. report on Seattle and Denver’s marijuana industry showed that respectively 40 SD Catholic Conference opposes percent and 45 percent of so-called “pot Constitutional Amendment A shops” were in low income neighbor- hoods, signifi cantly disproportionate to The South Dakota Catholic Conference the overall population. urges citizens to vote “No” on Constitu- Further, proponents of the measure have tional Amendment A. touted the lure of the supposed fi nancial boon to state coff ers. But a 2018 study What Amendment A would do found that for every dollar of state tax Amendment A is aimed at normalizing ent commonly known as THC, binds to revenue generated on marijuana sales, recreational marijuana use. According and overstimulates receptors within a unwanted eff ects cost $4.50, principally to the attorney general’s explanation, person’s nervous system, causing the ef- in healthcare and reduced workforce it would legalize “the possession, use, fect of feeling “high” or “stoned.” At the readiness. transport, and distribution of marijuana same time, marijuana decreases cortical The Catholic faith teaches that our reason and marijuana paraphernalia by people dopamine levels, which are critical to is a gift from God that we should embrace age 21 and older”; direct the state to high-functioning rational thought. Often and develop, not deliberately impair. We license commercial growers, wholesalers, these eff ects are accompanied by others, can see this truth affi rmed by the social and retailers; and imposes a 15 percent including distorted sensory perception consequences suff ered elsewhere. This tax on marijuana sales. Tax revenues will or hallucinations, irrational anxiety or November 3, vote “No” on Amendment be applied to implementation, with addi- panic, diminished motor control and A. tional funds split equally between public slowed reactions, and reduced learning schools and the state general fund. The and memory. Studies have shown that For more resources on this ballot mea- attorney general notes that marijuana is impaired cognitive function continues sure, visit www.sdcatholicconference.org. illegal under federal criminal law. into the workweek even after a person no longer feels intoxicated, and that regular Moral implications of recreational users are at approximately twice the risk 1 Stokes Paul R. A., Egerton Alice, Wat- drug use of developing psychosis as non-users. son Ben, Reid Alistair, Breen Gerome, Lingford-Hughes Anne, Nutt David J., What’s the problem with this? Human be- Pope Francis has spoken out against and Mehta Mitul A. 2010. Signifi cant ings are endowed by God with the gift of legalizing recreational drugs, including decreases in frontal and temporal- reason. Reason aids us in diff erentiating marijuana. “No to every type of drug use. raclopride binding after THC challenge. between right and wrong and is founda- It is as simple as that,” the Holy Father NeuroImage 52, no. 4: 1521–27. told an international gathering of drug tional for human freedom and personal enforcement agencies in June 2014. Even responsibility. Thus, we can understand 2 Wadsworth E. J. K., Moss S. C., Simpson narrowly limited attempts “to legalize that to directly intend to suppress our S. A., and Smith A. P. 2006b. Cannabis so-called ‘recreational drugs,’ are not God-given rational faculties is gravely use, cognitive performance and mood in only highly questionable from a legisla- wrong. Such an intent behind drug use, as a sample of workers. Journal of Psycho- tive standpoint, but they fail to produce St. John Paul once explained, is “always pharmacology 20, no. 1: 14–23. the desired eff ects.” The Catechism of the illicit because it involves an unjustifi ed 3 Van Winkel Ruud, and Kuepper Rebec- Catholic Church (CCC) states that drug and irrational renunciation” of the rational ca. 2014. Epidemiological, neurobiologi- use “infl icts very grave damage on human faculties that make us free persons. cal, and genetic clues to the mechanisms health and life.” (CCC 2291) Other social considerations linking cannabis use to risk for nonaff ec- Broadly speaking, pleasurable recreation tive psychosis. Annual Review of Clinical or play is good and serves the overall As Catholic citizens, it’s also helpful to Psychology 10: 767–91. health and happiness of a person. Why, look at the practical experiences of other sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin September 2020 • The Bishop’s Bulletin 13 St. Michael Parish angel gown ministry brings comfort to families who have lost a baby

By Renae Kranz A new ministry arises She knew then she needed to fi nd other people at St. Michael who might want to When a family loses a baby, whether by Bev Dickes had a thriving business as a help her, but she didn’t know how to fi nd miscarriage, still birth or shortly after seamstress specializing in bridal in Sioux them. She turned to Jane Derrington at birth, they often feel like they’re alone in Center, Iowa. At times women would do- her parish for advice and direction. From a suddenly dark world. nate their wedding dresses to her and ask there, the two women put together a group her to make an angel gown from it. In the A mother will wonder if she did some- of now about 20 others who are helping to back of her mind, this was something she thing wrong. A father will worry about create these angel gowns for families who wanted to do more often, but time was in his wife. Both will feel a deep empti- need them. ness for the loss of a future and the child short supply with her busy life. they’ll never get back and never get to When her husband retired from his work Many jobs, one mission know in this life. in education, they moved to Sioux Falls. As Bev and Jane got the group going, To add to the pain they feel, this is some- Bev moved her business as well and they realized they needed more than just thing few people talk about with each found herself as busy as ever. They be- seamstresses. The process of creating an other. Most people don’t know what to say came parishioners at St. Michael Parish, angel gown from a donated dress involves and the family really doesn’t know what but Bev felt lost in such a big church since several steps and the more help they had, happens next. they had come from a small parish in the more gowns they could make. Iowa they had helped start. It was a feel- What the family is really looking for in ing she didn’t expect and began looking Before COVID hit, the group would meet these moments is a caring word, an un- for a way to remedy that feeling and fi nd and each volunteer would dive in with a derstanding ear and someone to tell them a purpose in her new parish. task. Each dress donated is documented, what their options are for the baby they photographed and numbered because hoped for and still love more than they A solution soon arose when Bev was some brides who donate dresses want even know yet. They search for comfort starting to get requests for angel gowns in to see the angel gowns made from their and a way to honor their child. her new city. While she was visiting with wedding gowns. Then the entire dress is a lady about an angel gown, she suddenly A new ministry at St. Michael Parish taken apart and the embellishments are understood the key to making this idea removed. in Sioux Falls off ers a beautiful way for fi nally happen. parents who’ve lost a baby to make the Next, the fabric is cut into four diff erent last moments they have with their child “I’m a fi rm believer that the Holy Spirit sizes for the babies who will wear them: a lasting memory of love. This ministry guides you in a certain direction,” Bev micro, tiny, preemie and newborn. Seam- creates what they’ve come to call “angel said. “And when I was visiting with this stresses then sew the gown which is open gowns” to give these precious children a lady, all of a sudden, it just dawned on in the back and ties closed so they’re easy fi nal outfi t worthy of a child of God. me that I don’t need to do this all on my to put on. From there, embellishments are own.” added and a vest and bowtie are added to the gowns for baby boys.

14 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin St. Michael Parish angel gown ministry brings comfort to families who have lost a baby

“I’m so tickled when I see these dresses A heartfelt gift made this exactly for this purpose. What come back, and I see the creativity that a tangible aspect of our Catholic faith Although Bev has not experienced the these women are putting into them and and community to know there is abun- loss of a baby herself, it was important the ideas they have because they’re all dant love and care to create something so to her that these families have a lasting embellished diff erently,” Bev said. meaningful during a very diffi cult time.” memory of their child. Some of the volunteers make organza Jane has had the privilege of giving a few “This might be the last time they see this drawstring bags to put the gowns in for gowns to families in the last few months. baby,” Bev said. “They see the baby in delivery. Bev says it’s their hope that It’s been a moving experience for her. this gown and we would like that to be the bag can be used later by the family a very positive, beautiful thing that they “The limited number of families we have to keep cards or other memories of their remember from their child. It is truly touched have received the gown with baby. amazing when people come forward and tears of appreciation in the midst of the The fi nal piece of the puzzle is a pretty tell you what the experience of losing a sadness and loss,” Jane said. “They felt card created by one of the volunteers to child is like. It’s a blessing to hear their that God would be wrapping his hands comfort the family receiving the gown. It stories.” around their little one.” has a Bible verse on one side and condo- One family in Sioux Falls recently re- lences from the St. Michael Angel Gown Angel gowns available ceived an angel gown and was surprised ministry on the other side. something like that was available. Twila The ministry now has enough gowns on Bev fi nds herself acting as the organizer Roman’s daughter had just lost one of hand for anyone who needs them and along with others for the group. There her twins shortly before they were to be more are being made. If you or your fam- are also several volunteers who work on born. She said she was reminded of our ily would like a gown for a beloved child, outreach and fi nding places who would connection as a Catholic community and or if you are a parish and would like to like to have angel gowns on hand. that others were praying them through a have a few gowns on hand, you can con- diffi cult time. tact either Bev at 712-441-3220 or Jane at When COVID changed how they could 715-781-0882. gather, the group began meeting at the “As it sunk in and seeing the gown, the church parking lot to swap materials magnitude of devotion to the project If you’d like to volunteer, more hands are and continue making the gowns in their became very evident,” Twila said. “The always welcome. homes. They now have a good supply of care with which it was obviously made re- angel gowns for anyone who needs one. ally hit our hearts, knowing that someone

sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin September 2020 • The Bishop’s Bulletin 15 Catholic schools’ teachers prepare for their student’s COVID-19 needs during in-service RELIEF FUND Michelle Schoenfelder, principal at Holy Trinity Catho- lic School in Huron, and Darlene Braun, principal at St. Joseph Catholic School in Pierre, teamed up to produce an in-service for Catholic schools’ teachers that was held July 29. Over 40 teachers from fi ve diff erent Catholic schools in $199,800+ HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED THROUGH our diocese attended. 27 PARISHES IN 18 COMMUNITIES 1 DIOCESE UNITED Relying on expert speakers, the teachers received instruc- tion on how to identify and provide accommodation for YOU children aff ected by dyslexia. They also heard presenta- HELPED tions on how to assist children as they adjust to the trauma SUPPORT 418 FAMILIES AND 836 CHILDREN which the COVID-19 pandemic has created. $43,684 BALANCE OF FUNDS

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16 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin COVID-19 Relief Fund helps families facing crisis COVID-19 continues to have an impact on many of our families, friends and neighbors. Some who thought they could get by are now fi nding themselves struggling to pay rent or buy groceries due to layoff s, cut backs on work COVID-19 hours, or having to quit work to care for and educate their RELIEF FUND children. Adult children have moved in with their parents to help make ends meet and unexpected medical expenses have put families over the limit of their fi nances. Thanks to your generosity through the COVID-19 Relief $199,800+ Fund, local pastors throughout the diocese have been able HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED THROUGH to off er a hand up that may not have been an option within 27 PARISHES IN 18 COMMUNITIES their own parish budgets. 1 DIOCESE UNITED One anonymous note expressed gratitude from everyone: YOU HELPED This is a “Thank You” from the many families and individ- SUPPORT 418 FAMILIES AND 836 CHILDREN uals that have been helped fi nancially by the Church dur-

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18 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin ABERDEEN – Larry and Cathy ABERDEEN – Arnie and Donna BIG STONE CITY – Elmer and BRIDGEWATER – Harry and CANTON – Randy and Pat Papke will celebrate their 40th Ottenbacher will celebrate their Audrey Binsfeld will celebrate Alyce Paweltzki will celebrate Halverson will celebrate their 50th anniversary on September 6. They 50th anniversary on September 5. their 65th anniversary on Septem- their 50th anniversary on Sep- anniversary on September 7. They have 2 children, 4 grandchidren They have 3 children, 3 grandchil- ber 24. They have 2 children, 1 tember 5. They have 2 children, 6 have 4 children (1 deceased), 17 and are members of St. Mary dren and are members of St. Mary grandchild and 1 great-grandchild grandchildren and are members of grandchildren and 2 great-grand- Parish. Parish. and are members of St. Charles St. Stephen Parish. children and are members of St. Parish. Dominic Parish.

CHAMBERLAIN – Francis and DELL RAPIDS – Richard and Vir- DELL RAPIDS – Gil and Char DELL RAPIDS – Rick and Debi ESTELLINE – Arlyn and Barb Joanne Pazour will celebrate their ginia Mergen celebrated their 65th Peichel will celebrate their 60th Ripper will celebrate their 50th an- Coleman will celebrate their 40th 65th anniversary on September 10. anniversary on August 31. They anniversary on September 17. They niversary on September 19. They anniversary on September 5. They They have 7 children, 21 grand- have 9 children, 27 grandchildren, have 5 children, 15 grandchildren have 3 children, 2 grandchildren have 3 children, 6 grandchildren children and 7 great-grandchildren 32 great-grandchildren and 1 great- and 24 great-grandchildren and are and are members of St. Mary and are members of St. Francis de and are members of St. James great-grandchild and are members members of St. Mary Parish. Parish. Sales Parish. Parish. of St. Mary Parish.

FLORENCE – Martin and Carmen HUMBOLDT – Frank and Ann HURON – Bill and Clarice IDYLWILDE – Dale and Debra IPSWICH – Jerome and Carol Tschakert will celebrate their 30th Schartz will celebrate their 30th McManus will celebrate their 65th Neuharth will celebrate their 40th Schaﬀ ner will celebrate their 40th anniversary on September 8. They anniversary on September 8. They anniversary on September 3. They anniversary on September 20. They anniversary on September 27. They have 2 children and are members have 3 children and are members have 3 children, 10 grandchildren have 2 children, 4 grandchildren have 3 children, 6 grandchildren of Blessed Sacrament Parish. of St. Ann Parish. and 14 great-grandchildren and are and are members of St. Boniface and are members of Holy Cross members of Holy Trinity Parish. Parish. Parish.

KIMBALL – Leonard and Janice KRANZBURG – Elmer and Mary MADISON – Scott and Jeri MITCHELL – Gary and Kay MITCHELL – Bruce and Marlene Geppert will celebrate their 60th Hupf will celebrate their 60th an- Daniels will celebrate their 40th Shafer will celebrate their 55th Haines will celebrate their 40th an- anniversary on September 3. They niversary on September 10. They anniversary on September 6. They anniversary on September 3. They niversary on September 13. They have 7 children (1 deceased), 21 have 4 children, 11 grandchildren have 2 children, 2 grandchildren have 4 children, 10 grandchildren have 3 children, 6 grandchildren grandchildren and 15 great-grand- and 10 great-grandchildren and are and are members of St. Thomas and 2 great-grandchildren and are and are members of Holy Spirit children and are members of St. members of Holy Rosary Parish. Aquinas Parish. members of Holy Family Parish. Parish. Margaret Parish. sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin September 2020 • The Bishop’s Bulletin 19 PLATTE – Tom and Barb Travis SIOUX FALLS – Chuck and Judy SIOUX FALLS – Larry and Barb SIOUX FALLS – Lance and Pa- SIOUX FALLS – Nick and Lisa will celebrate their 45th anniver- Lapka will celebrate their 50th Gadbois celebrated their 50th an- tricia Mattson will celebrate their Moeller celebrated their 40th sary on September 27. They have 3 anniversary on September 4. They niversary on August 1. They have 40th anniversary on September 20. anniversary on August 9. They children, 11 grandchildren and are have 2 children, 3 grandchildren 6 children, 9 grandchildren and They have 3 children and are mem- have 8 children (1 deceased), 6 members of St. Peter Parish. and are members of Holy Spirit are members of Cathedral of Saint bers of Christ the King Parish. grandchildren and are members of Parish. Joseph Parish. Holy Spirit Parish.

SIOUX FALLS – Carney and SIOUX FALLS – Michael and TABOR – Terry and Eileen Sestak TURTON – Terry and Valarie WATERTOWN – Vincent and Betty Walter will celebrate their Connie Burkard will celebrate their will celebrate their 40th anniver- Vogel celebrated their 50th an- Maxine Brueggeman celebrated 60th anniversary on September 26. 45th anniversary on September 20. sary on September 20. They have niversary on August 15. They have their 50th anniversary on August They have 6 children, 14 grand- They have 4 children (1 deceased), 3 children, 5 grandchildren and are 4 children, 8 grandchildren and are 1. They have 5 children, 11 children and 2 great-grandchildren 5 grandchildren and are members members of St. Wenceslaus Parish. members of St. Joseph Parish. grandchildren and are members of and are members of St. Michael of St. Michael Parish. Immaculate Conception Parish. Parish.

WATERTOWN – Mike and Chris WATERTOWN – John and Cathy WATERTOWN – Steve and Patty WATERTOWN – Pete and Donna YANKTON – Bruce and Bev Barrett celebrated their 30th anni- Cordell will celebrate their 40th Rasmussen will celebrate their Mack will celebrate their 60th an- Ulmer will celebrate their 30th versary on August 24. They have 3 anniversary on September 26. They 30th anniversary on September niversary on September 29. They anniversary on September 1. They children and are members of Holy have 4 children, 6 grandchildren 15. They have 2 children and are have 5 children, 19 grandchildren have 3 children and are members Name of Jesus Parish. and are members of Holy Name of members of Immaculate Concep- (1 deceased) and 15 great- of Sacred Heart Parish. Jesus Parish. tion Parish. grandchildren and are members of Immaculate Conception Parish.

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20 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin Sinsinawa sister dies at 87 Prayer for Vocations Sister Ruth Mary Coleman, OP, died In the July 29, at MercyOne Dubuque Medi- Diocese of O Holy Spirit, Spirit of wis- cal Center, Dubuque, Iowa. She was Sioux Falls, 87. Sister Ruth dom and divine love, impart Mary taught Your knowledge, under- Natural burial took place July 31 in at St. Joseph standing, and counsel to the Motherhouse Cemetery. Mass Cathedral, youth that they may know of Christian burial was held at the Sioux Falls, PLATTE – Tom and Barb Travis SIOUX FALLS – Chuck and Judy SIOUX FALLS – Larry and Barb SIOUX FALLS – Lance and Pa- SIOUX FALLS – Nick and Lisa Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, from 1954- the vocation wherein they will celebrate their 45th anniver- Lapka will celebrate their 50th Gadbois celebrated their 50th an- tricia Mattson will celebrate their Moeller celebrated their 40th August 7. sary on September 27. They have 3 anniversary on September 4. They niversary on August 1. They have 40th anniversary on September 20. anniversary on August 9. They 1959. can best serve God. Give children, 11 grandchildren and are have 2 children, 3 grandchildren 6 children, 9 grandchildren and They have 3 children and are mem- have 8 children (1 deceased), 6 Ruth Mary was born Feb. 27, 1933, them courage and strength members of St. Peter Parish. and are members of Holy Spirit are members of Cathedral of Saint bers of Christ the King Parish. grandchildren and are members of in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of She is Parish. Joseph Parish. Holy Spirit Parish. survived to follow God’s holy will. Ruben and Ruth (Norton) Coleman. Sr. Ruth Mary Coleman by two sis- Guide their uncertain steps, She made her ﬁ rst religious profession ters, Susan as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa O’Regan and Karen Schwartz; nieces; strengthen their resolutions, Aug. 5, 1954, and her perpetual nephews; and her Dominican Sisters shield their chastity, fashion profession Aug. 5, 1957. She taught with whom she shared 65 years of their minds, conquer their in schools for 19 years, ministered in religious life. hearts, and lead them to the religious education for 21 years, and spiritual direction for ﬁ ve years. She Her parents; stepmother, Catherine vineyards where they will SIOUX FALLS – Carney and SIOUX FALLS – Michael and TABOR – Terry and Eileen Sestak TURTON – Terry and Valarie WATERTOWN – Vincent and served in South Dakota, Illinois, New (Wall) Coleman; and two brothers, labor in God’s holy service. Betty Walter will celebrate their Connie Burkard will celebrate their will celebrate their 40th anniver- Vogel celebrated their 50th an- Maxine Brueggeman celebrated Jersey, Wisconsin, Alabama, Florida Robert Coleman and John Coleman, 60th anniversary on September 26. 45th anniversary on September 20. sary on September 20. They have niversary on August 15. They have their 50th anniversary on August and New Mexico. preceded her in death. Amen. They have 6 children, 14 grand- They have 4 children (1 deceased), 3 children, 5 grandchildren and are 4 children, 8 grandchildren and are 1. They have 5 children, 11 children and 2 great-grandchildren 5 grandchildren and are members members of St. Wenceslaus Parish. members of St. Joseph Parish. grandchildren and are members of and are members of St. Michael of St. Michael Parish. Immaculate Conception Parish. Parish.

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sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin September 2020 • The Bishop’s Bulletin 21 Bishop’s Charity Hunt stalks its 25th year For the 25th year, hunters will gather in Kimball for the Bishop’s Charity Hunt. They’ll hunt pheasant, spend time with friends and hang out with the bishop, all for a great cause— Catholic Newman Centers in our diocese. A few adjustments may have to be made due to COVID-19, but the hunt is set to run September 21-22 at Horseshoe K Ranch. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation of Eastern South Dakota. This will be Bishop DeGrood’s fi rst crack at South Dakota’s state bird while bishop. Priests, deacons and plenty of lay hunters will take part in the two-day event to benefi t Catholic Newman Cen- ters at the four state universities in our diocese: SDSU in Brookings, USD in Vermillion, NSU in Aberdeen and DSU in Madison. Photo above: Hunters from last year’s event load up to fi nd the birds in the Registration for the hunt begins at 8 a.m. fi elds around Kimball. Photo right: Will on September 21. Join the bishop and Thompson and his hunting dog are many others to support this great cause. ready to do their part to raise money Lodging is on-site and included in the for Catholic Newman Centers during fee. For more information or to register, last year’s hunt. (photos courtesy of visit www.ccfesd.org or call 605-988- Catholic Community Foundation of 3765. Eastern South Dakota)

RPR’s Incredible Parish Challenge will reward parishes

The Real Presence Radio network second prizes awarded. One $1,000 serves almost 1,000 parishes through- prize will go to the parish that raises out 10 dioceses. These parishes sup- the most money for RPR. The second port RPR by publishing information prize of $1,000 will go to the parish about fundraising events, sharing the that has the most call-in pledges. The RPR mission through parish talks, second-place prize in both catego- and displaying RPR parish stands and ries will be a $500 public awareness marketing materials. RPR is return- campaign that can be used within the ing their kindness with the Incredible next year. Parish Challenge during the upcoming unique to their parishes. Tune in to Real Presence Radio Octo- Fall Live Drive, October 6-9. Donors who then call in during the ber 6-9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to hear During the drive, participating par- Live Drive can pledge their support more about these incredible parishes, ishes have the opportunity for a 20 to RPR, mention the parish name, and inspirational stories of faith and hope, minute on-air interview where the their donation will be attributed to that and your chance to win one of the priest or a parish representative will parish in the challenge. daily drawings including books, gift showcase incredible happenings There will be two ﬁ rst prizes and two cards, RPR gear and a few surprises.

22 The Bishop’s Bulletin • September 2020 sfcatholic.org/bishopsbulletin Recitation of the rosary planned Friday, Sept. 4 - The rosary is recited for Parish Dinners/Socials Sacred Heart Monastery the faithful departed on the fi rst Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Ceme- Sept. 27: Holy Rosary Parish, Kranzburg, tery in Sioux Falls. Online off erings: As we pray for the end will host their Fall Roast Beef Dinner and of the COVID-19 pandemic, we seek Pray at Planned Parenthood with Jeri- Bazaar serving from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to extend our Benedictine Hospitality cho’s Wall group Social distancing will be practiced with through online programs. Go to www. Tuesday’s - In Joshua 1:14 fi ghting-age food tents and other outdoor activities on yanktonbenedictines.org/retreats-online- men are called to go to Jericho’s wall to the parish grounds. Silent auctions, raffl es group for updated information on new fi ght for the women and children. Today we and games will all be held outdoors. topics, dates and registration information. are called to step out for our faith. Men are Sept. 27: St. Peter Parish, Colman, Roast meeting on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at our Beef Dinner will be serving from 11 a.m.- Spiritual Direction/ Due to social wall of Planned Parenthood to pray the rosa- 1 p.m. Outdoor eating and meals to go. distancing restrictions, we are currently ry for our women and children. We are ask- off ering spiritual direction online. Share Oct. 4: St. Stephen Parish, Bridgewater, ing for men to join us. If you have questions, your experience of God with an experi- WILL NOT host the annual sausage sup- call Paul at 605-201-5428. Women are wel- enced companion-guide and intensify your per this year due to COVID-19 but will come. spiritual journey. Scheduling is fl exible, be selling the famous whole hog sausage typically meeting once a month. Contact Search for Christian Maturity retreat from 1:30-4 p.m. Preorder by calling benedictinepeacectr@yanktonbene- Oct. 23-25 - Located at Holy Spirit Church, 605-729-2714 or 648-3155. Cost is $5.00 dictines.org or 605-668-6292 for more Sioux Falls. Registration is open. This re- per pound and sold in a one-pound ring or information. treat is a student led, Roman Catholic re- one-pound ground sausage package. treat program featuring talks, skits, music, Sept. 4/ Online Lectio Divina, Fridays, opportunities for confession, and celebra- September 4, 11, 18 and 25, and October tion of Mass. All high school and college- Catholic Family Services 9, 23 and 30, from 10-10:45 a.m. Meet on- age students and adults are welcome and en- line for Lectio Divina, a time for praying couraged to participate. Contact: (605) 371- with the Gospel of the following Sunday. Catholic Family Services Counseling 1478, [email protected], www. To register any time, contact group leader, Service-During this pandemic, in addition siouxfallssearch.org. Sr. Penny Bingham OSB at pbingham@ to our current in-person counseling we are yanktonbenedictines.org / 605-668-6023, St. Michael Angel Gown Ministry off ering a HIPPA compliant tele-health sending her your email address. The St. Michael Angel Gown Ministry is a format. It is user friendly and as long as group of dedicated lay people making angel you have internet availability, can be ac- Sept. 30/ The Book of Genesis Online gowns for babies who were lost too soon. cessed by phone or computer. Scripture Study. This study of Genesis, They create these beautiful gowns from do- New Program/Sept. 15-Nov. 24-Grief- Ch. 1-25, will be held Wednesdays nated wedding dresses. If you would like to Share, a worldwide Christian grief from 9:30-11 a.m. from September 30 donate a wedding dress or are in need of an program for adults, combines educational to November 4. Facilitated by Sr. Doris angel gown, contact Bev Dickes at 712-441- videos, personal workbook, and group Oberembt OSB, we will refl ect through 3220. If you’re interested in helping to cre- discussion. It blends professional educa- use of study, refl ection questions, discus- ate angel gowns, the group is accepting vol- tion with time for small group sharing sion, videos and prayer. To register or for unteer help. and refl ection. Well-researched and well further information, contact Sr. Doris at thought out program. Catholic Family 605-668-6022 or doberembt@yankton- Confraternity of the Holy Rosary seeks Services will present the video portion in benedictines.org no later than September new members - All are welcome to enroll in a large group format then allow for small 23. the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary, off er- breakout discussion groups according to ing many spiritual benefi ts to its members. Sept. 30/ Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Rac- participants’ particular loss such as loss of ism Online Study Group. This Wednesday For information, contact Jim Miles, 605 a spouse, a child, a parent/sibling, etc. The 759-2654 (dustoff [email protected]). evening online group will refl ect on the 11-week program will run from 6-8 p.m. Scriptures and Church’s teaching on racial Tuesday evenings. Overall cost is free Applicants for permanent diaconate equity, using the document from the U.S. with a free will off ering available. Work- Bishops, “Open Wide Our Hearts,” along being accepted book is $15 with scholarships available. Men of the diocese are invited to consider with a faith formation guide. Facilitated For more information, please call 605- becoming a deacon. If you are thinking by Sr. Mary Jo Polak, we will meet 7-8:30 988-3775 or email [email protected]. God may be calling you to a deeper life p.m. for 6 weeks, beginning September of service to His Church and His people, Sept. 15-Oct. 20-Surviving Divorce 30. For more information and to register apply for the next diaconate class. The Program off ered Tuesday evenings in email maryjo.polak@ yanktonbenedic- diocese is accepting applications for a Sioux Falls from 6-8 p.m. Cost of $45 tines.org or call 605-668-6021 no later formation class that will begin in the fall per person includes a “Personal Survival than September. 23. of 2020. Contact your pastor or Deacon Guide,” refreshments and all materials John Devlin if you would like more detail. for 6 weeks. Scholarships available. For You can call 605-988-3715 or email dcn- information or to register contact Catholic [email protected]. 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