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Photos by Deacon Joe Krupinsky Father Dominic Bouck and Father Jarad Wolf receive a welcome reception by their brother priests following ordination on June 11. Two new priests ordained The sacred brotherhood that is the priesthood gained two more on June 11 as Fr. Dominic Bouck and Fr. Jarad Wolf were ordained at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on the Feast of St. Barnabas, the Apostle. The faithful packed the main sanctuary to witness the two men as Bishop Kagan extended his hands over the men permanently changing their souls, drawing them into the most intimate union any man can enjoy with Christ. During the Rite of Ordination, Bishop Kagan anointed each man’s hands saying, “The Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and power, guard and preserve you that you may sanctify the Christian people and off er sacrifi ce to God.” The priest’s hands are anointed in order to sanctify the Christian people. The priest is confi gured to Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, by his sacerdotal ordination. This brings about a new relationship with Christ and to His Church. Ordination so joins the priest to Christ that he acts in Newly-ordained Fr. the person of Christ the Head of the Church; so that Christ’s saving Dominic Bouck gives his fi rst blessing as a work may be eff ective in our day. The priest becomes a mediator of priest to Bishop Kagan. divine blessing and sanctifi cation for the good of all the faithful. For this reason, there is a pious devotion in the Catholic Church of seeking priests’ blessings after ordination. Both men celebrated their fi rst Mass in their respective home For a churches the next day—Fr. Dominic at St. Patrick’s in Dickinson and photo recap Fr. Jarad at Sacred Heart in Glen Ullin. Father Dominic, son of Bernard of the 2018 and Cynthia Bouck, has been appointed Chaplain for Light of Christ Catholic Schools and part-time Parochial Vicar for the Cathedral of the priestly Holy Spirit, Bismarck. Father Jarad, son of Joseph and Roslyn Wolf, ordination, is Parochial Vicar for St. Joseph, Mandan, and part-time teacher of see pages Religion for Light of Christ Catholic Schools. 8 and 9. Bishop Kagan anoints the hands of the newly ordained Fr. Jarad Wolf with Sacred Chrism, consecrating him for his pastoral ministry. A LOOK INSIDE

Beneath the veil Big Smoke II For many women, wearing a chapel veil The barbecue cook-off fundraiser is is more about the heart than another big success for the Serra Club of the head ...... PAGE 5 North Central ND ...... Page 11 | Dakota AUGUST 2018 2 Catholic Action Bishop David D. Kagan Historic moment for both dioceses of the age of reason are obliged important and rare occurrence Action, you can read the details FROM THE BISHOP to attend and participate at the for our diocese and the Diocese of how we came to provide Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If of Fargo. In fact, this has not pastoral care to St. John, you are legitimately prevented happened since our Diocese Lansford, during the Episcopate from Mass on Aug. 15 then of Bismarck was officially of Bishop Vincent Ryan. the obligation does not bind erected and separated from the you but if you simply do not Diocese of Fargo in 1910. Not make the time for Mass or just only has the Holy See and more forget, as the Church has always specifically, the Congregation taught, that person commits for Bishops, formally and BISHOP’S a mortal sin which must be canonically placed the Parish of confessed as soon as possible in St. John, Lansford, under the SCHEDULE the sacrament of reconciliation immediate and permanent care AUGUST 2018 and before receiving Holy of the Diocese of Bismarck and Communion. All of our pastors its diocesan bishop, but it has Aug. 3 • Serra Club Mass and Dinner, Church of Christ Bishop David D. Kagan are very good about publishing approved the request of Bishop the King, Mandan, their holy day Mass schedules John Folda and me to alter our 5:30 p.m. ith this month of in the bulletins and on their official boundaries to reflect Aug. 4 • Home on the Range Annual August, we resume the parish websites, so this is this change. Champions Ride, Home on the Range, 1 p.m. MST regular publication of always a great help. Thus, after 108 years, the W The second feast is the boundaries of both dioceses Aug. 5 • Town and Country our Diocesan Newspaper and Queenship of the Blessed have been officially altered by Celebration, Stanley/ I hope and pray that all of you Donnybrook Area, are having a holy, happy and Virgin Mary, eight days after the Holy See and after 69 years 11:30 a.m. the Assumption and, while of giving pastoral care to the safe summer. Aug. 10 • Cabinet Meeting, This month we celebrate this feast is not a Holy Day of Parish of St. John, Lansford, Chancery, 10:30 a.m. on behalf of the Bishops of several important feasts and Obligation, it is the last day of Aug. 13 • Fr. Todd Kreitinger’s solemnities in our church the Octave of the Assumption Fargo, the parish is now, in Installation Mass, Spirit of year and two, in particular, I and reminds us of the singular fact, a parish of the Diocese of Life, Mandan, 5:30 p.m. remind you of and urge you place Our Blessed Lady has in Bismarck and no longer a parish Aug. 16 • All-Staff Mass, Bishop’s residence chapel, 8 a.m. to take the time for Mass the life of the Church as well as of the Diocese of Fargo. Please and the worthy reception of in eternity in Heaven. If you are read of this historic moment for • Directors’ Staff Meeting, able, please do make Mass and both dioceses in this issue of Center for Pastoral Holy Communion. The first, Ministry, 9:15 a.m. of course, is the Solemnity of Holy Communion on this day the Dakota Catholic Action and, also. as a matter of further interest, • Fr. Shannon Lucht the Assumption of the Blessed Installation Mass, Sts. Peter Virgin Mary and this is a Holy As you will note in this issue, our seminarian, Ben Wanner, and Paul, Strasburg, 6 p.m. did the actual translation into Day of Obligation. All Catholics a portion of it is devoted to an Aug. 18 • SMCHS Reunion Mass, English of the official Latin SMCHS Gymnasium, 5 p.m. rescript from the Congregation Aug. 19 • Mass at St. John, Lansford, for Bishops. 10:30 a.m. BISHOP IN ACTION It is important to note that Aug. 20 • Fr. Shane Campbell Bishop Folda and I agreed that Installation Mass, St. all of this would go into effect Bernard, Belfi eld, this last May 20, the Solemnity 5:30 p.m. MST of Pentecost. We also agreed Aug. 21 • Real Presence Radio interview, 9 a.m. that we would both meet at St. John Parish on Sunday, Aug. • Presbyteral Council, Center for Pastoral Ministry, 19 for a Mass of Thanksgiving 10 a.m. to mark, in a more solemn way, • Catholic Homeschooler’s this historic moment and to Mass, Cathedral of the Holy reaffirm our mutual love and Spirit, Bismarck, 5 p.m. respect for every Catholic in Aug. 23 -25 • Region VIII Provincial North Dakota. On page 3 of this Bishop’s Meeting, issue of the Dakota Catholic Sioux Falls, SD

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By Sonia Mullally Reevaluating the DCA Editor arrangement It began with what you might In 2012, during Bishop call a “gentlemen’s agreement” Kagan’s time as the and is now offi cial. The St. John apostolic administrator of Parish in Lansford is part of the the Fargo Diocese in the Diocese of Bismarck—altering the interim period between diocesan borders for the fi rst time bishops, he began to take a since it was established over 100 closer look at the situation years ago. in Lansford. He mentioned it to the new Bishop John In 1949, the pastor of St. Folda in 2013. A few Andrew’s Catholic Church in years later, a more formal Westhope (in the Fargo Diocese) conversation began and got informed his superior, Bishop Leo the ball rolling to make St. Dworshak, that he had said his last John an offi cial parish of Mass at St. John in Lansford. He the Diocese of Bismarck. was aging and the travel was just The process took too much, especially during the about 18 months before long North Dakota winters. Bishop paperwork was submitted Dvorshak then contacted Bismarck last year to the Holy See St. John in Lansford Diocese’s Bishop Vincent Ryan in Rome. It’s here that the to ask for his assistance. The pair Congregation for Bishops History of St. John in Lansford agreed that Bismarck Diocese offi cially and canonically placed Before St. John’s Church in priests would take over providing St. John of Lansford, by approving Lansford was built, missionary for the pastoral and sacramental the request of Bishops Kagan and priests tended to the needs of needs of the parishioners of St. Folda, within the boundary and the Catholic families. Lansford John in Lansford. Nothing more care of the Bismarck Diocese. became a station in 1902 with offi cial than a simple agreement. After the change, which Masses held in homes. The church Over the years, little was offi cially took eff ect on May 20, was built in the summer of 1906 at thought of this arrangement; it’s approximately 255 square miles a cost of approximately $5,000. It just how things were done. At were added to the Bismarck had a seating capacity of 125 and the time, Msgr. John Hogan, at Diocese. Bishop Kagan and Bishop was dedicated on Sept. 20, 1907. At that time, there were about 100 St. Leo’s Parish in Minot, was Folda will meet at St. John Parish members. Father C. M. Turcotte tasked with fi nding priests to cover on Sunday, Aug. 19 for a Mass was the fi rst pastor the small town about 30 miles of Thanksgiving to mark the In 1914, the church was almost north of Minot. For more than change and celebrate with the parishioners. destroyed by lightning and had 60 years, priests from Minot and to be remodeled. A new church the surrounding areas made sure In truth, not much changes for the members of St. John. As usual, was built in 1963 at a cost of that Mass and the sacraments they will see Fr. Adam Maus at $65,000 and was dedicated on were celebrated in Lansford. the altar each week. Many of them July 11, 1964, by Bishop Leo More recently, the parish has possibly didn’t even realize that Dworshak of Fargo. Father Edwin The yellow rectangle marks the general been covered by the priest in they were a Fargo Diocese parish Volk was pastor at that time and area of northwest Bottineau County north residence at St. Jerome in Mohall membership consisted of 50 of Minot that was added to the Bismarck being served by their neighboring Diocese—approximately 255 sq. miles. (currently Fr. Adam Maus) and is diocese. Now, that gentlemen’s families. part of a cluster with St. James in agreement between two bishops is Sherwood. offi cial in the eyes of Rome.

The text of the decree for the change in diocesan boundaries issued by the Congregation of Bishops was written in Latin and translated to English by our diocesan seminarian, Ben Wanner. 4 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018 Unleashing Mark’s Gospel Local man pens book about the saint’s account of Jesus

By Patti Armstrong Because Mark’s Gospel DCA Writer emphasizes the absolute necessity “Our age is numb. It’s numb of the cross, Huizenga said it is to beauty, to goodness, to truth, a challenge for Protestants more because it’s numb to grace, and comfortable with a “theology of ultimately numb to God. And that glory,” than one on the cross. means it’s a good season for the But if we focus only on the preaching of Mark, because Mark glory, he explained, then it turns is a Gospel that preaches well God into one who serves us. “It’s when understood, a radical Gospel idolatry; it’s like we’re making a for an age grown numb.” god in our image who looks like It is an us and gives us what we want,” opening to Huizenga explained. “The theology draw one of the Cross, however, insists that irresistibly the very fact of the crucifi xion into a reveals how wicked the human book race is; Jew and Gentile—thus all described humanity—conspire to murder by Dr. God’s Son. Before the Cross saves Scott us, it fi rst reveals to us the hideous Hahn as, depths of our sin. It tells us we’re “One of not OK, that God isn’t there to cater to our worldly desires. So, the most Dr. Leroy Huizenga exciting the Cross both damns and saves and readable commentaries us, revealing our sin but also our I’ve ever read.” He would know. salvation.” Dr. Scott Hahn is the author of “Mark’s Gospel is intense,” more than 40 books and holds Huizenga said, “presenting an the Fr. Michael Scanlan Chair of intense Jesus sent into the crisis Biblical Theology and the New of a world trapped in bondage to Evangelization at the Franciscan rescue it, storming Galilee and University of Steubenville, where surrounding regions, exorcising he has taught since 1990. and healing, and storming Loosing the Lion, was written Jerusalem, throwing himself on by Dr. Leroy Huizenga, the the Cross.” Administrative Chair of Human His inspiration for writing and Divine Sciences and Loosing the Lion was to aid busy Associate Professor of Theology priests and deacons with a ready at the University of Mary and a resource to preach Mark like parishioner at the Cathedral of Mark himself did, for a deeper the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. It is a encounter with Jesus. It is also commentary on St. Mark’s Gospel, especially for everyone who loves presented as a radical liturgical sacred Scripture. ran into the theology of the body, followed him into the Church the proclamation that “might rouse Conversion to the Faith that he found the Catholic answers very next year. postmodern people to faith.” compelling. Huizenga earned a Master Huizenga landed a job at the An apocalyptic time of Divinity from Princeton “It’s said you can be for Rome or University of Mary in 2011 in his against Rome, but not indiff erent home state of North Dakota, glad Loosing the Lion explains Theological Seminary and a to Rome,” Huizenga said. “I think to be returning to “God’s country” Mark’s Gospel as an intense and PhD in New Testament from it was Chesterton who talked about to work, raise their three children shocking story. It is, after all, the Duke University as a proclaimed how converts really get pulled and ice fi sh as often as his wife and story of a holy war, where the evangelical Presbyterian. Although to the Church once they stop the weather permits. culture begins to encounter the he had been baptized Catholic resisting. I found myself in that living Jesus and the Christianity and raised Lutheran, in high The book is available for situation, longing to be Catholic, that will not be stopped. school he had a serious conversion purchase locally at Mayo longing for the Eucharist, and so Pharmacy or the Rainbow It is a startling message to those experience and started hanging entered an informal process with a Shop Parable Christian Store in who think of Mark’s Gospel, or any out with evangelicals such as local priest, and was received back Bismarck and online at Amazon. of the Gospels, as dull or ordinary. Baptists and Pentecostals. into the Church of my baptism at com or St Paul Center for Biblical Huizenga laments the numbness During his doctoral studies, he the Easter Vigil of 2011.” His wife Theology (stpaulcenter.com). of our culture and points to the received a Fulbright Grant to study sobering statistics that post- and teach at Johann Wolfgang modern apathy he blames on Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt, “accommodation, moralism, and Germany. When Huizenga took gimmicks” within our churches. his fi rst job at Wheaton College PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN And so, he dispensed with all in Illinois, the country’s fl agship The Diocese of Bismarck is fi rmly committed to the health and that and instead gave a lively evangelical institution, he felt protection of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. explanation of a time and events the weight of responsibility for With the hope of healing the pain and suff ering from sexual abuse that were a part of the cultural the theological formation of his in the Catholic Church, we encourage anyone who has suff ered revolution that is Christianity. students. from this abuse to please come forward and let us know. To report “Mark is bold, intense, even “I found the lack of real weird at points.” Huizenga theological authority a problem,” allegations of sexual abuse, please contact: Dale Eberle, Chancellor, explained. “If someone made Huizenga explained. “Students Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. Phone: it into a movie it would look would come to me with their 701.223.1347 or 1.877.405.7435. The complaint form and policies can postmodern and edgy, with deepest questions about God, life, be found on the diocesan web site at http://www.bismarckdiocese. fl ashbacks, irony, and surprise.” death, sex, war, pain, sacraments, com. Mark’s Gospel is especially and so on, and I could give a relevant to the 21st century West, good answer, but another faculty according to him, for two reasons. member could give an equally CODE OF CONDUCT “First, it’s about God in Jesus reasoned but diff erent or even The Catholic Church must be exemplary: Clergy, staff , whether leading an apocalyptic holy war opposite answer.” It bothered diocesan or parish, and volunteers are held accountable for their against sin, death, hell, and the him that they all believed the behavior. To enable the highest level of accountability, there must be Bible as inerrant and the supreme devil, and so it’s interesting,” a clear and unambiguous defi nition of appropriate behavior. To this he said. “It’s not that sort of authority, but couldn’t agree boring, middle-class moralistic on what it meant on crucial, end, this Code of Conduct is defi ned for the Diocese of Bismarck and thing most people assume is fundamental issues. it provides a foundation for implementing eff ective and enforceable Christianity. It really upsets It was when Huizenga and his standards for all personnel. View the Code of Conduct at common preconceptions. Second, wife Kari began to ask deeper http://www.bismarckdiocese.com. it’s countercultural.” questions about marriage, and AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 5

It’s more about the heart than the head By Amanda Evinger the very lifeblood of Mother to embrace that side of me. It Becca Swenson, a DCA Writer Church. gives me the honor, beauty and homeschooling mother of fi ve, For many women, wearing a “It has been a tradition of the dignity that God has bestowed on recently began wearing a veil chapel veil is an opportunity to live Church ever since the time of the all women. It has helped me to when she began attending the in the light of eternity; to embrace Apostles by recommendation of St embrace modesty and humility. extraordinary form of the Mass at a profound sense of the sacred and Paul, (1 Corinthians 11:1-16), and I don’t feel like I have to act so Christ the King in Mandan. walk in humility. it remains a valid tradition in the tough anymore—that it is alright “We started going to the Latin “In the life of the Church, we Catholic Church today, as Canon to be hidden under the veil.” Mass regularly this fall and my veil things that are holy,” says Law never abolished it,” Rev. Benz Corrie Enander, also a two girls have been asking me if Rev. Gary Benz, Pastor of Saint explained. “It is defi nitely not parishioner of St. Boniface, feels they can have a veil for Mass like Mary’s in New England and something the Church ‘got rid of’!” that when she wears a chapel veil the other little girls they see,” Saint Elizabeth of Hungary of Those who veil fi nd the regularly, it encourages her on her Becca shared. “It all seemed like Lefor. “For example, we veil the historical signifi cance of the journey as a wife, mother of four, an invitation from God, and I felt chalice and the tabernacles in our tradition to be a wellspring of and follower of Christ. I needed to make the investment churches. When I see a woman inspiration. “It has brought to light my place and give it a try. We learn Latin come into the church with a “Wearing a veil connects me as heart of the family,” Corrie said. and live out the liturgical year chapel veil on, it says something with the past, as well as with “I cover my head as a symbolic in our home. Going to the Latin about the meaning of motherhood the traditions of the Catholic acknowledgment that I allow Mass just seemed to be like a and femininity. A woman gives Church,” Nicky shared. “I often my husband to be head while I logical place to put these things a profound gift to the Church— think about all those women am heart of the home. We work together.” either the gift of a human life who have sustained the Church mutually for the glory of God in Becca became further interested with an eternal soul, or the gift of for more than 2,000 years. How the family. It also helps me stay in wearing a chapel veil when she spiritual maternity. Women have wonderful their understanding focused on God and not others came across a popular Catholic so much to off er the Church by was of all the symbolism that when I am at church. It gently blogger’s post that touched their unselfi shness. By veiling, makes up our traditions, and how reminds me to stay focused on something inside of her heart. a woman reveals the feminine great their devotions were! Many why I am at Mass—to enter into “The story in the following blog beauty of the Church, as well as of them wore veils to show love, conversation with Christ, and have post got me thinking as well, and her great dignity.” visibly give recognition to the Real divine contact with the King of of course laughing because it’s Those who wear a veil often feel Presence of Jesus, and to humble Kings. It reminds me that I am a Jennifer Fulwiler (jenniferfulwiler. that it enriches their friendship themselves before God.” daughter of Christ the King.” com/2013/02/notes-from- with the Blessed Mother, who Contrary to popular opinion However, in America today, beneath-the-veil/)!” she remarked. was most likely always veiled, and that veils set back the feminist wearing a chapel veil can be quite “She makes a great point about deepens their dedication to her in movement, it’s quite the a challenge and sometimes a veils defl ecting attention from a unique way. opposite. Those who veil fi nd source of negative attention. Many ourselves when we’re in a holy “Wearing the veil connects me it to be a luminous witness to women who wear one are ridiculed place. I know distractions are a to the Blessed Mother, and helps the prominent, matchless place for doing so, or judged for thinking common challenge for me when me imitate her virtues, especially that women have in the Catholic they are “holier than thou.” I’m at Mass and I wouldn’t want her humility,” said Nicky Berg, Church. “I have to humbly say it that to be the cause of distraction if who attends St. Boniface in “Throughout the centuries, was my 13-year-old daughter my hair is looking too great or too Grenora. “When I put on my veil, there have been so many Catholic who convinced it was time to awful that day!” I often picture that I am under women who were truly strong, veil,” Corrie said. “She had From a pastoral point-of-view, the mantle of Mary; that it is and joyfully endured the daily heard someone talking about Fr. Benz observes that wearing a her mantle I am wearing. It is sacrifi ces they had to make for ‘the reasons for veiling’ so she chapel veil allows one to focus on so comforting to me to have this their families,” Nicky explained. asked me to buy her a veil. I God alone, even amid the hustle connection with her.” “And, when they went to Mass, was shocked, and then I became and bustle of life. It fosters a Consequently, many women they wore a veil. By wearing a veil, nervous. I worried what other unique sense of refl ection in one’s notice that wearing the veil I pay my respects to all of those people would think of me, and I spirit, one that remains despite all leads them to a more fervent, faithful Catholic women who came didn’t want them to think I was the other things that clamor for contemplative devotion to Our before me. Throughout history, trying to be holier than anyone one’s attention. Lord, truly present in the Holy the Church has given women else. I began to pray about it, and “Veiling is something Eucharist, and allows them to dignity and honor, not oppression. I felt that Jesus asked me, ‘Is it profound,” he said. “During Mass, grow in charity. Mother Church has never seen about them or about Me?’ Then I it is easy to become distracted, “Wearing my veil at church women as mere property or prayed, ‘Lord it is ALL about you! especially after Holy Communion. reminds me that I am in the worthless objects, unlike certain I shall veil.’ Then I felt peace, great Wearing a mantilla, however, Real Presence of Jesus,” Nicky cultures or societies. From the peace. I have never been without helps you look forward in church, added. “It helps me to have a beginning, Catholicism has now. Even at the ordinary form of at the tabernacle, and gives you good interior disposition and asserted that there is much value the Mass, I veil.” spiritual focus. It also covers your prepare myself to have a spiritual to each woman’s life—a value that Amazingly, despite opposition, beauty and takes away the pride encounter with the Creator of the is priceless.” this gorgeous spiritual practice that you can have about your Universe, the Creator of my soul. Some of the women express is re-surging in the life of the appearance. It shows that you It reminds me to submit myself that it helps them to live out their Church, especially among younger don’t want attention drawn to to the will of God. It helps to hold feminine, maternal vocations in women. yourself, but instead, to God. It me accountable, and inspires me life, lending them much-needed “It is wonderful to see more brings your gaze to be totally set to act with dignity and respect all grace and strength along the way. and more women beginning to on Christ, and gives you the extra those around me.” “As I have grown in my faith, veil,” Corrie said. “There is a new ‘gift’ of looking to Him, not to the The tradition of women wearing I have come to understand the wave of reverence for the Holy world.” chapel veils has always been—and dignity of being a woman and to Mass in the Church today. The Chapel veils from the popular remains— a vibrant, capacious embrace my femininity,” Nicky sense of sacred is returning to our “Veils by Lily” can be purchased at source of grace, fl owing through said. “Wearing the veil helps me hearts.” Mayo Pharmacy in Bismarck. 6 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018 OBITUARY his sister, Dorothy Ridl, Dickinson; sisters-in-law, Reverend Stephen Zastoupil Bernice and Frances Zastoupil; numerous nieces, The Reverend Stephen R. nephews, and cousins; along with his fellow priests Zastoupil, 82, passed away of the Diocese of Bismarck. He was preceded in on July 2, 2018, at Augusta death by his parents, Stephen and Mary; four Place, Bismarck. Mass of brothers, Laudie, August, Vincent (Charlotte), and Christian Burial was held Adolph (Eleanor); and brother-in-law, Arthur Ridl. July 6 at the Church of St. Wenceslaus in Dickinson with the Most Reverend David D. Abbot Warren Heidgen, OSB Kagan, Bishop of Bismarck Abbot Warren (Leon Joseph) as celebrant. The priests Reverend Stephen Heidgen, OSB, 83, died at the of the Diocese of Bismarck Zastoupil Richardton Health Center, concelebrated. Burial followed Richardton, N.D, on June 30, at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Dickinson. 2018. Melissa Ohden The Reverend Stephen R. Zastoupil was born Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 23, 1935 in Dickinson, the son of Stephen held at 10:30 a.m., July 6, at the Dakota Hope and Mary (Kostelecky) Zastoupil. Father Zastoupil Assumption Abbey. Burial took was raised in Dickinson where he attended St. place in the Assumption Abbey Abbot Warren Joseph’s Grade School and Dickinson High School, Cemetery. Heidgen, OSB Clinic fundraising graduating in 1952. He studied at Crosier Seminary, He was born in Oak Point, Ill., Onamia, Minn. from 1952 to 1955 and obtained his on Nov. 16, 1934, to Leon J. Heidgen and Teresa banquet to theological education from St. Paul Seminary, St. Sarah (Hass) Heidgen. He attended Immaculate Paul, Minn. receiving his degree in 1961. He was Conception Grade and High School graduating in celebrate fi fth ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bismarck at the 1952. He went to Holy Cross Abbey College, Canon Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, on May 20, City, Colo., from 1952 to 1957. He entered Holy anniversary 1961 by Most Reverend Hilary B. Hacker. Cross Abbey on July of 1954 and made his monastic He began his service for the Diocese of Bismarck profession of vows on July 11, 1955. He was Melissa Ohden was just on June 10, 1961 as an assistant pastor at the ordained to the priesthood on April 30, 1960. fourteen when she learned she Church of St. Joseph, Mandan, until August 4, Abbot Warren served at several parishes in was a survivor of a failed saline 1962. He was then appointed as assistant pastor Colorado and served many roles for the Holy Cross infusion abortion in 1977. Melissa at St. Therese, Church of the Little Flower, Minot, Abbey School and Camp Holy Cross. will share her remarkable story at until June 7, 1963. His next assignment was at On June 9, 1979, he was elected as sixth Abbot of the 5th Anniversary Fundraising the Church of St. Mary, New England, serving as Holy Cross Abbey, serving until March 6, 1985. He Banquet for Dakota Hope Clinic in an assistant pastor. On July 1, 1970, he became was again assigned at several parishes in Colorado. Minot on Monday, Sept. 17 at the pastor of the Churches of St. Ann, Berthold, and St. After the decision to close Holy Cross Abbey, Vincent de Paul, Des Lacs, adding the Church of St. State Fair Center. Doors will open he transferred to Assumption Abbey, Richardton Mary, Foxholm, in 1973. He served these parishes at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be on May 23, 2008, where he did weekend pastoral until June 14, 1978. He also was on the faculty of served at 6:30 p.m. work, and worked as part time chaplain at CHI St. Bishop Ryan High School, Minot, from 1970-1978. Alexius Health, Dickinson. He also did lawn work, Despite the initial concerns Father Zastoupil’s last assignment was that of phone duty, garden and orchard work, and was regarding Melissa’s future after pastor of the Church of Corpus Christi, Bismarck, cemetery custodian. surviving the attempt to end until March 30, 2002. Abbot Warren is preceded in death by his her life at approximately seven In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, parents. He is survived by his brother Charles months gestation, she has not woodworking, candle making, and spending time at Heidgen, his sister Mary Therese Pollard and their only survived but thrived. With a his lake cabin and outdoors. families. Master’s Degree in Social Work, The Reverend Steve Zastoupil is survived by she has worked in the fi elds of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, and child welfare. In 2012, Melissa founded The Abortion Survivors Network (ASN). ASN seeks to educate the public about failed abortions and survivors while providing emotional, mental and spiritual support to abortion survivors. Since ASN’s inception, Melissa has been in contact with over 210 survivors. She is the author of “You Carried Me, A Daughter’s Memoir,” which was released in January of 2017. For more information on Melissa’s story go to https://melissaohden.com/. If you attend Anyone interested in attending the fundraising banquet can call Dakota Hope at 701-852-4675 or reserve your seat online at www. dakotahope.org. The banquet is the kickoff event to celebrate the organization’s 5th anniversary. Reservations are for adults only. About Dakota Hope Clinic Dakota Hope Clinic is the only life-affi rming pregnancy help center in north central and northwest North Dakota. The Christian non-profi t organization was formed to help women and men facing an unintended pregnancy. All services at Dakota Hope Clinic are free and confi dential. AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 7 Congratulations on Your Ordination Anniversary 65th Anniversary 60th Anniversary 50th Anniversary 45th Anniversary

Rev. Henry W. Schneider Rev. Leonard A. Eckroth Abbot Daniel Maloney, OSB Rev. Paul D. Becker June 4, 1953 June 2,1958 June 2, 1968 June 1, 1973 40th Anniversary 35th Anniversary 30th Anniversary

Rev. Bruce D. Krebs Rev. Msgr. Gene E. Lindemann Rev. David Zimmer July 7, 1978 June 24, 1983 June 1, 2088 25th Anniversary 20th Anniversary

Rev. Msgr.Patrick A. Schumacher Rev. Austin A. Vetter Rev. Teji John Thanippilly Rev. Roger Synek June 29, 1993 June 29, 1993 Jan. 22, 1998 May 28, 1998

15th Anniversary 5th Anniversary

Rev. Biju Antony Rev. Patrick M. Cunningham Rev. Joseph A. Evinger Rev. Thomas J. Grafsgaard April 26, 2003 June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013 10th Anniversary

Rev. Shane A. Campbell Rev. Justin Waltz Rev. Jared M. Johnson Rev. Corey M. Nelson Rev. Robert P. Shea April 26, 2008 May 29, 2008 June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013 8 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 9 Ordination to the Holy Order of Priesthood

Photos by Deacon Joe Krupinsky Fr. Dominic Bouck and Fr. Jarad Wolf

Bishop Kagan with the newly-ordained Fr. Jarad Wolf (left) and Fr. Dominic Bouck. Bishop Kagan performed the ancient gesture of laying on of hands on Fr. Jarad Wolf.

During the Litany of Supplication, the men prostrated themselves before the altar and all present kneel and unite their voices within the Church universal in praying for God’s grace and mercy for the men to be ordained.

Newly-ordained Fr. Dominic receives help with the priest’s stole and chasuble from Msgr. James Shea. The newly ordained priests were vested with the priest’s stole and The newly-ordained Fr. Bouck at the alter during the Eucharistic Prayer. chasuble. Father Jarad was assisted by Fr. Paul Becker.

The priests present, including Msgr. Lindemann (left) and Abbot Daniel Father Austin Vetter (left) and Fr. Josh Waltz lay hands on the men, as did The newly-ordained Fr. Wolf at the alter during the Eucharistic Prayer. Father Jarad administers Holy Communion to his mother, Roslyn Wolf. Maloney, OSB, take part in the Laying on of Hands as a sign of unity. all their brother priests in attendance.

The chalice of wine is presented to the newly-ordained Fr. Dominic by Bishop Kagan.

Bishop Kagan places his hands around Fr. Dominic’s during the Promise of Obedience, where the candidate promises respect Several diocesan seminarians took part in the Mass including (l-r) Anthony Dukart, Paul Gardner, Gregory Crane, Greg Many priests from across the diocese and beyond concelebrated for the Ordination Mass. and obedience to the bishop and his successors. Hilzendeger, Mark Aune and Christian Smith. 10 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018 Devotion to Mary New stained-glass windows depict parish’s patron At the very fi rst Thirst a stained- Conference held in the Bismarck glass window Civic Center in October 2013, one display, of the vendors held a particular stopping in interest for long-time parishioner my tracks,” Karen Kostelecky of St. Mary’s Karen said. Parish in South Heart in the “After looking southwestern part of the diocese. at those ugly Al Palmer, owner of Gaytee gold windows Palmer Stained Glass Company for years, here of Minneapolis, was there was fi nally an with information on windows. opportunity to Having stained glass windows is pursue getting something Karen and her family rid of them and had often dreamed of and longed replacing them for in their church. with some The original St. Mary’s Church stained glass.” was built in 1911. It was the typical Karen and Al little prairie church of that time exchanged period with a bell tower steeple information and a number of tall, narrow in hopes arched stained glass windows of working running the length of the building. together to add Photos by Sarah Ewoniuk After the congregation grew to some beauty Karen Kostelecky with Fr. Bill Ruelle next to the Lady of the Prairie window at St. Mary’s Parish in South Heart. over 100 families, a larger church to St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Prairie. so excited. I had to take time off of was needed. In the spring of 1961, Church. work to drive out and watch!” the old church was moved from “I had to make a trip to “Our Lady of the Prairie actually the west to the east side of the Williston in November,” Al came from an image a friend of Since those initial four windows road. It remained in use as the Palmer recalls, “and on my way mine was looking for,” Kim said. were installed in July 2014, ten new church was being built. The through I stopped at Belfi eld and “She was searching for an image other generous individuals or present-day church was fi nished talked to Fr. Bill [Ruelle, pastor of Mary holding some wheat. I families have come forward to and dedicated in October of of St. Mary’s]. I had told him of thought that would make a great purchase windows. “I didn’t really 1961. a woman stopping at my booth window for our church, paying know how fast it would go,” Fr. tribute to all the farmers in our Bill said, “but I’m pleased with The new church was who was very interested in having parish.” Al took the ideas back to the progress we’ve made in four constructed of Hebron brick walls some stained-glass windows in her his design team and they drew years.” that formed the front and back church.” sketches for the four windows. The walls of the building, while a After getting the approval from Sketches of all the windows sketch of Our Lady of the Prairie combination of clear and colored Bishop Kagan to proceed with the are displayed in the entrance of had a little country church in the glass blocks formed the side walls. project, Al Palmer came to South the church, so when someone is background. Kim remembers, “I The three walls of the main body Heart in early February 2014 to interested in purchasing a window, saw the church in the sketch and of the church were capped off meet with Fr. Bill, Karen, and they can choose whichever one knew immediately we had to have with golden yellow glass panes on her daughter Kim, on ideas for they want. “Each window is unique it changed to be the original St. the inside and protective sheets window designs. Being as it is St. and holds special meaning to Mary’s Church.” of plexiglass on the outside. Mary’s Church, it was agreed by all diff erent people,” Fr. Bill points Over the decades, the once clear that the four center windows on After the sketches were out. “My favorite window is Our plexiglass has weathered to be the façade should be of Mary. That modifi ed and approved, the Lady of the Prairie because of the a cloudy amber color. What left 20 other windows to think process of making the windows pheasants pictured in it. Pheasant may have at one time been nice, about. After throwing a few ideas began. “Al was so great to work hunting is my favorite thing to do vibrant windows that shed rays around, Fr. Bill made a suggestion. with,” Karen said. “He would around here and looking at that of golden light into the church “The fi rst time we talked about contact me every so often to give window always makes me think have since become faded, dull, what should be in the windows I me an update. He even sent some about all the good times I’ve had and very outdated. It seemed just happened to notice that we photos of the windows being built. getting to know people as we like a perfect place to have some had 20 remaining windows that When he called to say they were spend time hunting together.” beautiful stained glass windows went around the church and I coming out to install them, I was —Submitted information incorporated back into St. Mary’s thought ‘Hey, 20 mysteries of the Church. Rosary!’ I like to think there was Mild inquiries over the some divine inspiration there.” years found that there were And, as the First Joyful Mystery no companies in the area that and the Fifth Glorious Mystery worked on or created stained focus on Mary, all six of the glass windows for churches. But windows on that façade would as Jesus teaches, “Ask and it will then be of Mary. It was perfect. be given to you; seek and you will To give the project a good start, fi nd; knock and the door will be Karen decided to purchase the opened to you. For everyone who four center windows that depicted asks, receives; and the one who the Blessed Mother. Now came seeks, fi nds; and to the one who the task of choosing what images knocks, the door will be opened.” of Mary would be used. Many (Mt 7:7-8) God opened the door options were tossed around, but that day in October when Karen the images that were chosen met Al Palmer. were: Our Lady of the Immaculate “I remember walking through Conception (patroness of St. the vendors at the Thirst Mary’s Church), Our Lady of the Conference that year and, spotting Rosary, Our Lady of Grace, and Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August

Universal: The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 11 Big Smoke II: another success story By Grace Fisher Special Contributor to the DCA Members of the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota estimated they had outdone their eff orts of the previous year in attendance, participation, and likely, profi ts—all in support of seminarians and others in religious formation. The event, held July 9, was staged on the grounds of St. John the Apostle in Minot where Fr. David Richter is pastor. Our Lady of Grace Burning Bush Team was named the winner of the best tasting brisket among eight teams that competed in the event. The team was awarded the Photos by Michael J. Photography of Minot. traveling trophy, passed on by Fr. Michael Ruelle, far left, president of the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota, announced Our Lady of Grace Burning Bush Team as Corey Nelson, last year’s winner the winner of the Big Smoke. Team members are (l-r): Mike Nilson, Cody Eisenbraun, Jeff Schmidt and Scott Weston. among competing priests who vied for the top title. Each team young people here this year. That Methodist Church in Minot: team) and Brenda Artz, Minot. was required to cook two briskets was one of our goals.” He thanked Chris Rehder, Dennis Rehder, • Assumption Abbey: Abbot which were provided by the Fr. Richter who opened St. John’s Mike Common and Randy Bell. Daniel Maloney, Brother Charles, club. facilities, and said he and other • Team Fr. Corey Nelson, pastor Brother Simeon, Brother club members looked forward to A close second was the Smokin’ in Tioga, Powers Lake and Ray: Maximillian, all of Richardton next year’s Big Smoke. With Faith group from United Thomas Magnuson and David and Pete Deichert, a member Methodist Church in Minot. Third The day’s activities started Aleshire. of the Bismarck-Mandan Serra place went to the Sherwood One with Mass, at which Bishop • Team Fr. Fred Harvey, pastor Club. Team. Results were determined Kagan offi ciated. He was assisted of Little Flower in Minot: • St. John the Apostle: Fr. David by vote, ballots cast by those in by priests in attendance. A full seminarians, Eric and Austin Richter, church pastor, and attendance as they moved from meal, auction sale and raffl e were Artz, sons of Robert (also on the Lance Meyer, Minot. booth to booth for a sample of included. A bounce house was brisket. provided for children. Violinist Will Schilling, choir director at St. Chris Morsfi eld, club treasurer, Leo the Great in Minot, played the estimated that just under 400 fi ddle, and Gerald Schlag of Minot people attended the event, not the accordion. including team members, priests, seminarians, and brothers from The eight teams and their Assumption Abbey at Richardton, members were: who were guests at the Big Smoke. • Rectory Brewing Company: Profi ts are yet to be tallied. Last Kevin Sebastian, Mike Vetter, year’s event was attended by some Ed Steckler, Wayne Johnson and 300 people and garnered more seminarian Dustin Johns. than $11,000 in profi ts that were • Sherwood One: Fr. Adam Maus, distributed among four religious pastor in Mohall, Sherwood, entities. and Lansford, Jeff Volk, Chad In announcing the winners, Driscoll and Lowell Nelson, all of club president Michael Ruelle Sherwood. expressed his enthusiasm for the Fr. Corey Nelson (center) stands between his teammates, Deacon Thomas Magnuson, left, success of the event. “Everything • Our Lady of Grace Burning Bush: and David Aleshire, both of Minot. Father Nelson was the winner in last year’s Big Smoke went so smoothly,” he said, “I Cody Eisenbraun, Scott Weston, competition. think everyone had a good time. Mike Nilson and Jeff Schmidt. We were so pleased to see more • Smokin’ With Faith from United

Members of the Rectory Brewing Company Team (l-r), Kevin Sebastian, Jeff Volk and his son, Aaron Volk, pose with the 175-pound pig they roasted for the event.

Team Assumption Abbey of Richardton included (l-r): Abbot Daniel Maloney, Brother Symeon, Brother Maximilian, Brother Charles and Pete Deichert, a member of the Bismarck-Mandan Serra Club. 12 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018

Balancing Church & State CHRISTOPHER DODSON Restoring state’s right to prevent tax money for abortion referrals

North Dakota is on the verge of function of the federal government. Parenthood. abortion referrals. The new rules a pro-life victory nearly 40 years in The new regulations, and by So, the non-referral law went would essentially restore the short- the making. It is a testament that extension North Dakota’s 1979 law, back into hibernation. lived Reagan regulations. the task of building a culture of life could go into eff ect. Meanwhile, the state precluded Planned Parenthood and the can take time. The permission did not last long. the use of tax dollars for abortion abortion lobby has launched a full- In 1979, the North In one of his fi rst acts as president, referrals where it could. Public scale attack on the proposed rules, Dakota legislature enacted a Bill Clinton suspended the Reagan school employees, for example, urging their supporters to submit straightforward law prohibiting the rules and started a seven-year cannot refer for abortions. Nor comments opposing the change. use of tax money, including federal process to draft new rules. As a can providers under the abortion The North Dakota Catholic dollars passing through state result, the regulations guiding Title alternative programs and the Conference has urged Catholics of agencies, for abortion referrals. X became basically what they were human traffi cking victim services the state to support the rules, not North Dakotans then—as they before the Reagan rules—taxpayer programs. Some of these programs only because they are morally right, do now—overwhelmingly oppose funds not only could be used to use federal funds, but the federal but also because they would allow abortion and the use of taxpayer refer for abortions, but states rules do not mandate using the North Dakota to once again enforce funds for abortion. It makes sense accepting Title X grants had to money for abortion referrals. its own laws. The Conference also to also prevent using tax money to refer for abortions. Consistency is not a hallmark of sent a letter to Governor Doug pay for abortion referrals. By now, you might wonder why federal regulations. Burgum asking him to express his Family planning services for the state bothered to take the Title Now, 39 years after it was support for the revisions to the low-income individuals in North X money at all. The legislature passed, the state law may arise Trump Administration. Dakota, then and now, is provided occasionally considered refusing again. In May, the Trump The public comment period on through the Title X program. It the money. However, if the state Administration proposed new the proposed rules runs until July is a federal program by which the did not take its share of Title X rules that would, in addition to 31, 2018. federal government gives states or funds the federal government restricting Planned Parenthood  Dodson serves as executive director of the private entities funding for family would give that allotment to a from using Title X funds, restore N.D. Catholic Conference, the offi cial liaison planning. private agency not accountable the right of states to prevent for the dioceses of Fargo and Bismarck in mat- The federal rules, however, to the state such as Planned tax money from being used for ters of public policy. stated that recipients, including state governments, had to use the money for abortion referrals if the client asked about abortion. It was a classic confl ict between state laws and federal laws. The state law was challenged and the court held that under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the federal rules prevailed. Despite our state’s law, North Dakota had to refer for abortions with tax money. Some people think that when a law is declared unconstitutional, the statute goes away, as if it was repealed. It doesn’t. It just becomes unenforceable until the courts might change their minds. Courts do not repeal unconstitutional laws. They put them in a state of hibernation. That happened to North Dakota’s law until it briefl y came 5JQT
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The offender usually uses coercion and manipulation, not • If your child discloses any history of sexual abuse, physical force, to engage the child. new rules were consistent with listen carefully, and take his or her disclosure Tips that can minimize your child’s risk: seriously. Too often, children are not believed, North Dakota law and the state particularly if they implicate a family member as statute could again go into eff ect. • In early childhood, parents can teach their children the perpetrator. Contact your pediatrician, the local However, implementation of the correct names of their private parts, just as they child protection service agency, or the police. If you teach their child names of other body parts. This the new rules was in fl ux for a few don’t intervene, the abuse might continue, and the teaches that the private parts are not so private child may come to believe that home is not safe and years because pro-abortion rights that you can’t talk about them. that you are not available to help. groups immediately challenged • Parents can teach young children about the privacy them on several grounds, including of body parts, and that no one has the right to the claim that they interfered with touch their bodies if they don’t want that to happen. For more information on keeping kids safe, call (701) 323-5626. the right of free speech. Children should also learn to respect the right to privacy of other people. In 1990, the Supreme Court disagreed, holding that • Teach children early and often that there are no secrets between children and their parents, and governments do not have to fund that they should feel comfortable talking with their any particular speech and that parent about anything -- good or bad, fun or sad, limiting the use of tax dollars easy or difficult. was constitutional and a proper AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 13 UPCOMING EVENTS Marriage encounter weekends SMCHS reunion Aug. 17-18 Dakota Hope fundraiser Sept. 17 A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a The St. Mary’s Central High School reunion and Dakota Hope Clinic, a life-affi rming pregnancy help private weekend away from the distractions of picnic events set for the weekend of Aug. 17-18 center in Minot, is holding their 5th Anniversary daily life for couples in good marriages. Give your are free and open to all Saints alumni, friends and Fundraising Banquet on Monday, Sept. 17 at the marriage this gift. The next available weekends family. All are welcome for an open house, tours to State Fair Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and in this area are Sept. 7-9 in Marvin, S.D. and the new high school and Saturday evening Mass at dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The keynote Nov. 9-11 in Medora. Early registration is highly SMCHS followed by a family-style picnic. There is no speaker is abortion survivor Melissa Ohden. recommended. For more information, visit cost to attend, but for planning purposes, register For information on attending the banquet, call ndwwme.org or contact Rob and Angie at and look for more details at smchs.org/reunions. 701-852-4675 or reserve your seat online at 701-347-1998. www.dakotahope.org. Fall supper in Hague Sept. 9 Champions Ride Aug. 4 St. Mary’s Church of Hague is holding their annual Women’s THIRST Sept. 22 The Home on the Range 62nd Annual Champions fall supper Sunday, Sept. 9. Supper starts at Ladies, mark your calendars for the THIRST 2018 Ride Saddle Bronc Match will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 p.m. in the church basement. The menu is Swiss Women’s Conference sponsored by the Diocese of 4 at 1 p.m. MDT near Sentinel Butte. Admission is steak, hamburger-rice dressing, mashed potatoes, Bismarck and held at the Bismarck Event Center on charged at the gate and concessions are available homemade pie and all the trimmings. Bingo starts Saturday, Sept. 22. Treat yourself to a wonderful day on site. Bleacher seating is limited with plenty of at 6:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall. Raffl e tickets will be of uplifting presentations, confessions, Eucharistic hillside seating so bring a chair or blanket. Take Exit available for purchase. adoration, music, a Vigil Mass with Bishop Kagan, 7 on I-94 16 miles west of Medora. For information and of course – support and conversation with or tickets, call 701-872-3745 or go to www.hotrnd. Fall dinner in Menoken Sept. 9 your sisters in the Lord. Registration is free. Go St. Hildegard’s in Menoken is hosting their fall com. to bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2018 for more dinner on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. information or to register. Conference sponsorships The homemade menu includes traditional sausage, Town and Country Celebration Aug. 5 and donations are also welcome. The annual Town and Country Celebration will be roast beef, pies, buns and all the trimmings. There Sunday, Aug. 5 in the Stanley/Donnybrook area in will also be entertainment and a raffl e. Mass is at Father/daughter event Sept. 28 the northwestern part of the diocese. Plan to come 10 a.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children The diocese is sponsoring a father/daughter event and enjoy a day of family fun, fellowship, food (age 4-10) and free for children age 3 and under. titled “Pure Freedom: A Night Full of Purpose” on and Mass with Bishop Kagan. The event is hosted St. Hildegard’s is located along Hwy 10, 10 miles Friday, Sept. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the ballroom at the Wyatt and Becky Goettle farmstead along east of Bismarck. of Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. Girls (age junior high with Fr. Jason Signalness and the parishioners of and up) and their fathers are invited for dinner Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Stanley and St. Fall festival in Linton Sept. 10 and guest speaker, Sarah Swaff ord. Dinner will be St. Anthony Catholic Church in Linton has their Ann in Berthold. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/ served at 6 p.m. with the speaker beginning at annual fall festival on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Linton TandC or call 204-7185. Registration is requested for 6:45 p.m. Swaff ord, the founder of Emotional Virtue Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors will open at 3:45 accurate meal planning. Ministries, off ers a deeper look into the struggles p.m. and serving begins at 4 p.m. through 6:45 p.m. facing teens and young adults today. Register Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, Chant Camp Aug. 13-18 online at bismarckdiocese.com/pure. Contact Tara St. Anne’s in Bismarck will be hosting Chant Camp and free for 5 and under. The meal includes: fried Brooke at [email protected] or Aug. 13-18. Chant Camp is a great opportunity for chicken, ham, hamburger rice, mashed potatoes, all 701-204-7209 with questions. children ages 7-17 to receive training in sacred the trimmings and a variety of desserts. There’s also music and more deeply experience the beauty of a silent auction, bingo and raffl e drawing. Fall dinner Sept. 30 the liturgy. The morning camp, Monday-Friday from St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Center will be 9 a.m.-noon, will culminate in the children singing Marriage retreat Sept. 14-16 holding their annual fall dinner Sunday, Sept. 30 The diocese is sponsoring a retreat for couples for the Saturday vigil Mass at St. Anne’s, followed by at the Betty Hagel Memorial Civic Center in Center wanting to grow in holiness while growing closer to a family potluck. The camp is limited to 50 students. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ham, meatballs, mashed one another. The retreat weekend is Sept. 14-16 at This year, a new component of organ masterclasses potatoes, corn and dessert will be served. A free will the Assumption Abbey in Richardton. Enjoy silence will be off ered during the afternoons for students off ering will be taken. There will also be a cakewalk, together in prayer while Fr. William Ruelle leads with keyboard skills (ages 10 and up). For more craft and produce table and a raffl e. information and to register to you through “Marriage and the Spiritual Exercise of www.stannesbismarck.org/chant-camp. St. Ignatius of Loyola.” Register at bismarckdiocese. com/marriageretreat. Cost is $200/couple. Contact Tara Brooke at [email protected] or 701-204-7209 with questions. Thank you to our sponsors:

7:45 a.m. Check-In Saturday,Saturday, SeptemberSeptember 2222 Adoration and Confessions begin at the Bismarck Event Center Free continental breakfast 7:30 a.m. doors open • 8:30 a.m. Conference begins • 4 p.m. concluding Vigil Mass available until 9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Praise Music by “One Dei” ShannonShShanannonon DeitzDeDeititz isis thtthehe foffounderounundeder HoHHopefulopepefuful HeHHeartsearartsts MMinistry,ininisistrtry,y, aann adaadvocacydvvooccaacycy 9:20 a.m. Welcome & Opening Prayer organizationororggaaninizzaatitioonn givinggiviviinng a voicevovoicice toto survivorssururvivivovorsrs ofof abuse.ababususe.e. HavingHavavining enduredenendudurered incestiinncecestst aandndnd ddateatate 9:30 a.m. Keynote I: Shannon Deitz rape,rarapepe, ShSShannonhanannonon adaaddressesddrdresesseses thtthehe rerrealitiesealalititieies anaandnd effeeffectsffecectsts ooff abaabusebususe ini nino uruourr c ulucultureltuturere a ndnandd t hhethee 10:15 a.m. Break gracesgrgracaceses faithfaiaithth providesprorovividdees forfofor one’sonone’e’s healinghehealalining journey.jojoururneneyy.. SheShehe livesliviveses inin Kingwood,KiKingngwowoodod, TexasTeTexaxas withwiwithth 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session I: herheher huhhusbandusbsbanand andanand twottwwo sons.sosonsns. Judy Hehr, Dr. James Link Women’s Panel 11:15 a.m. Free Time/Lunch Break (Taco bar buffet available JudyJudy HHerrerr hashas trtriumphediumphed overover homelessnesshomele essness anandd drdrugug aaddictionddiction toto becomebecome a with prepurchased ticket) seminaryseeminary ggraduate,raduate,e author,author,r speakerspeaker aandnd rradioadio hhost.oso t.t ThThee en energetic,ergetic, i nsninspirationalpirationala 1:15 p.m. Praise Music by “One Dei” speakersppeaker momotivatestit vates otothershers ttoo rerekindlekindle oourur ffaithaith aandnd lliveive ououtt ouourr cacallinglllling to bebe ChristChristt 1:30 p.m. Testimony: Karie Kinzler to all.allll. JudyJudydy andand herher husbandhusband andand fourfour childrenchili dren residerese ide in Wisconsin.Wisi consn in. 2:00 p.m. Keynote II: Shannon Deitz 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session II: Dr. James Link, Register and get more information online at Shannon Deitz, Judy Hehr www.bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2018 3:40 p.m. Break 3:55 p.m. Eucharistic Benediction Teens of high school age welcome with their mom or accompanying adult. Reposition 4:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil Mass with This event is FREE to attend! Most Rev. David Kagan 14 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018

Rethinking Youth Ministry CARRIE DAVIS Building the domestic church

According to the Second Vati- As parents, it can often be build up your domestic church and • Demonstrate love for your can Council’s Dogmatic Constitu- easier for us to “outsource” the help to create a culture of faith in spouse, your children, your neigh- tion on the Church: “The family, is faith formation of our children to the home, including: bors and the world. so to speak, the domestic church.” the parishes and Catholic schools, • Begin praying as a family • Remind children that they are (Lumen Gentium #11) This means but if we take no part in model- and reading from Scripture daily, loved by God and have been given that it is in the context of the fam- ing the faith at home or educating certainly before meals, but also gifts to serve others. ily that we learn who God is and to our children on what it means to fi rst thing in the morning or before • Talk freely about the presence prayerfully seek His will for us. be Catholic and to be a disciple of bed. Find a time that works for of God in the joys and sorrows of The “domestic church,” the Christ, research suggests we are your family. Use the liturgy of the your life. family, is the primary infl uence risking the current and future faith Church as a model for prayer, and • Welcome into your home and on the development of children’s of our children, their children, try to include heartfelt unstruc- support priests, brothers, sisters, religious worldview and personal and their children’s children. It’s tured prayer as well. deacons and lay ministers in the faith. In a recent report “American a cycle that may continue on for • Pray a family rosary (each Church. Catholic Religious Parenting” pub- generations. member leads a decade, and ev- • Participate in the lay minis- lished by the University of Notre Creating a culture of faith in the eryone shares intentions). tries and activities of your parish Dame, it states that “parents are home and building up your do- • Have a crucifi x in a prominent community. the primary causal agents in the mestic church can seem daunting place in the home, and in every • Allow your children to witness religious and spiritual outcomes and challenging when, as parents, bedroom. you in private prayer. Encourage of American youth. The crucial we may feel inadequate or that • Make the sacraments a regular your children to pray daily on their location where youth’s religious we lack the knowledge necessary celebration—take the whole family own, to listen for God’s call and, if outcomes are largely decided is to “teach” our children the faith. to confession and Mass. heard, to respond. not the congregation or the parish, And, of course, we are all extreme- • Begin family traditions based To fi nd out more information but the home.” ly busy and fi nding the time and on the seasons celebrated in the on how to build up your domestic The National Study of Youth energy to form ourselves and our liturgical calendar. church, and to read the full report and Religion found that “teenagers children, can be overwhelming. • Make your vacation a holy pil- “American Catholic Religious who remained highly religiously But, as Catholic parents, it is what grimage by visiting the shrines and Parenting,” visit www.bismarck- committed from their teenage we are called to do, and we must saints of our land and the world. diocese.com/familycatechesis. years into adulthood, were over- make faith a priority in our home. • Make worshiping God a prior- Davis is the director of the Offi ce of Cat- whelmingly likely to have had With the next school year upon us, ity. Never miss Mass, even while echesis and Youth which serves as a religious parents who attended weekly reli- there is no time like the present to traveling. Go to www.masstimes. education resource for parishes; provides gious services, who reported that begin building up your domestic org to fi nd a church near you. annual events for all ages promoting faith religion was extremely important church. • Teach stewardship and charity formation; and off ers training, workshops to them, and who talked about The United States Conference to your children through word and and retreats for pastors and parish staff . religion in the home on a regular of Catholic Bishops provides a lot example. basis.” of wonderful and simple ways to

and I were baptized, water was poured over our head (or we were Q submerged in water) cleansing us of our sins. Therefore, any time we uestions use holy water we are reminded of our birth into the Church. But, we are not only reminded of our birth, our love for the Trinity grows as I was afraid to ask we remain in sanctifying grace and live according to Christ’s desire. As FR. JOSEPH EVINGER all sacramentals do, holy water points us to the sacraments. And, the sacraments unite us to God. Consequently, the Church encourages us to make use of sacramentals such as holy water with love and devotion. What is the signifi cance and proper I would like to mention now a few other ways the Church encourages Q: usage of holy water? us to use holy water. Primary place goes to the use of holy water when we enter into An early childhood memory comes to mind when asked this a Catholic church. We dip our hands into the water and make the A: question. Sign of the Cross saying the words of our baptism: “In the name of It was a summer evening. I was about fi ve years of age. Dad the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” This little must have been out in the fi eld as the thunderstorm came blowing action ought immediately to call to mind that we once entered not through the Evinger farm. Now, whenever a thunderstorm came a building made with hands, but we entered into the Church, the through our place it was common for Dad to grab a holy water bottle, assembly of believers who attend the eternal banquet of the Lamb. go outside, and bless the storm so that it wouldn’t ruin any of our Second place goes to sprinkling our homes and especially our crops and gardens. But, Dad was out in the fi eld when this storm bedrooms with holy water. Furthermore, smudging holy water on came. It was just Mom and nine of us kids at the time. one’s children is an age-old practice as we see in many Latin and At fi rst, there was the wind, then there was the rain, and then came other cultures of the world. the hail. When the hail came, Mom quickly stopped what she was Holy water is better than mosquito repellent; this stuff repels the doing, got the holy water bottle, and asked if someone could go devil. It repels the devil because the more we draw close to God in outside and get a hail so that she could put it in the holy water bottle the sacraments and with the use of this sacramental, the less power (something she had learned from Gramma Reisenauer, her mother). the evil one has over us. She quickly followed the sibling to the door, but stepped a little too much outside. The howling wind blew the bottle’s cover out of her Holy water can also be used to sprinkle one’s own property, crops and hand into the lilac bushes as she put a hail into the open bottle. gardens, cars and sheds, or other personal belongings. I may remember this story because the next day and days following Lastly, keep in mind that since holy water is a sacramental and thus we tried looking for that cover. It wasn’t until about two years later holy, we must never pour this sacred water down the drain or sewer. when we were playing in the same bushes that we found it. It ought to be poured out on the ground if it has become too old for practical use. Keep in mind, too, that its spiritual powers never wear However, I most remember this story for another reason. When off . Mom put that hail in the bottle immediately the hailing stopped. As a growing young lad, I came to know that this happened on other May this sacramental always help us to live as followers of Christ occasions as well when Dad or Mom sprinkled holy water at the storm whom we promised to obey when we were baptized. or put a hail in the bottle. Their faith and use of this sacramental worked so well that on a few occasions I asked God not to hear Fr. Evinger is pastor of St. Joseph in Killdeer, St. Paul in Halliday their prayers so that I could see what a really bad storm looked like. and St. Joseph in Twin Buttes. If you have a question you were afraid Nevertheless, God said “yes” to their prayers and “no” to mine. to ask, now is the time to ask it! Simply email your question to info@ bismarckdiocese.com with the “Question Afraid to Ask” in the subject line. Theologically speaking, holy water reminds us of baptism. When you AUGUST 2018 Dakota Catholic Action | 15

Making Sense out of Bioethics FR. TAD PACHOLCZYK The smoke over medical marijuana

A comprehensive 2015 approved through a similar statewide, and $336 million for better than scientifi c review found medical approach… If the goal is to make New York City. With such sums at marijuana, have fewer side marijuana to be useful only marijuana available for medical play, not only are investors coming eff ects, and are less likely to be for a small number of medical purposes, then it is unclear why out of the woodwork, but towns abused. These drugs also tend to conditions. Writing in the the approval process should be and municipalities are also issuing be eff ective in the body for longer Journal of the American Medical diff erent from that used for other ordinances and changing zoning periods. Association, an international medications.” laws to bring in the dispensaries. Dr. Gogek notes the irony team of researchers found scant In his infl uential exposé Indeed, dollar signs beckon, of the loud public outcry that evidence to support broad claims Marijuana Debunked, Dr. Ed much as they once did for tobacco would ensue if the FDA were for the drug’s eff ectiveness. Gogek emphasizes how the idea companies and plantation owners. to approve “a drug that had no Although clinical trials showed of medical marijuana “didn’t Besides being addictive advantage over safer alternatives, that chronic neuropathic pain come from doctors, or patient and profi table, tobacco and went mostly to substance abuse, and cancer-related pain could advocacy groups, or public health marijuana have other similarities. increased teenage drug use, and often be treated, other forms of organizations, or the medical Marijuana smoke contains killed people on the highways.” pain, such as those related to community. The ballot initiatives harmful chemicals, with He concludes, “We should not be rheumatoid arthritis, fi bromyalgia, for medical marijuana laws were ammonia, benzene, toluene, and sidestepping the FDA approval HIV and multiple sclerosis did sponsored and promoted by pro- naphthalene levels in marijuana process that was designed to not show statistically signifi cant legalization groups.” These groups exceeding those found in protect us.” improvement. Researchers also have used the medical marijuana tobacco smoke. These chemical In sum, the reality behind found inconclusive data for people trump card to grease the skids components may contribute to medical marijuana is far from the with insomnia, anxiety disorders, for the acceptance of recreational emphysema, bronchial irritation rosy view painted by advocates. depression, Tourette syndrome, marijuana. This pincer movement and infl ammation. Patients with Marijuana is not “just a plant.” psychosis, and sleep disorders. has enabled them to control medical conditions treatable by It is an addictive drug abused in They registered concerns about and reap the windfall from an medical marijuana can avoid epidemic proportions, infl icting medical marijuana’s signifi cant extensive system of dispensaries these toxic chemicals and other a serious individual and societal side eff ects as well. that supply and distribute side eff ects by using more purifi ed toll. Its use as a medicine needs Yale University researchers, addictive substances. Even if preparations containing only the to be carefully regulated through commenting on the review, noted recreational marijuana does not active ingredients. standard scientifi c oversight how the approval process for ultimately become legalized in In 2003, the Institute and the FDA approval process, medical marijuana in U.S. states a particular jurisdiction, it is of Medicine, a nonprofi t, not handed over to recreational and jurisdictions has often been well documented that medical nongovernmental organization enthusiasts and opportunistic based on “low-quality scientifi c marijuana dispensaries often that evaluates medical issues, businessmen. The current evidence, anecdotal reports, end up supplying the drug not acknowledged that components practice of encouraging states and individual testimonials, legislative for rare, valid medical uses, but of marijuana may have medicinal municipalities to legalize medical, initiatives, and public opinion.” for substance abuse, similar to uses, and strongly recommended and then recreational, marijuana, They raised concerns around the situation with opioid pain the development of prescription is, in the fi nal analysis, neither the fact that medical marijuana medications. cannabinoid medicines based reasonable nor ethical. seems to be receiving “special Yet the push for marijuana on those components: “If there  Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned status” and is being “fast-tracked” continues unabated. In May 2018, is any future for marijuana as a his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale for legalization, when it should the New York State Comptroller, medicine, it lies in its isolated and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He instead be subject to the standard components, the cannabinoids is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, Scott Stringer, issued a report and serves as the Director of Education at scientifi c verifi cations of the declaring that legalized marijuana and their synthetic derivatives.” The National Catholic Bioethics Center in FDA approval process to assure in the Empire State would be a Several diff erent cannabinoid Philadelphia. He also serves as a professor its effi cacy and safety. The Yale potential $3 billion market, with medications have been developed of bioethics at the University of Mary in authors off ered this corrective: taxes from its sale generating a in recent years, and these Bismarck. See www.ncbcenter.org “Imagine if other drugs were potential $436 million annually medicines work as well as or

Ag Attitudes JAMES ODERMANN Is God the “boss” in your life?

What a diff erence a year makes! Throughout time, there has template for living. and I had our children when we Last year, the region was in the been confl ict surrounding who, The question about “who’s the were young. I often remarked that throes of agony. Producers were why and where is the boss. boss in your family?” really speaks I grew up with them. I am called looking for hay, fretting about crop Traditionally, males like the role. I to a minor plateau within life, an to listen and my way (gulp) is not yields, trying to minimize damage recalled a conversation I had with insecurity of humanity and the always right. to the balance sheet. a young 20-something man in the egregious concern with control. In the end, the ultimate This year, a green countryside neighborhood. “I’m the boss,” he The “boss” creates an atmosphere boss is God, who loves me has returned because of the boisterously stated, refl ecting on where God is the center of unconditionally through my family miracle of rain. Smiles abound his role in the family. I remember thoughts, words and actions. and friends—and the challenges of as forage and crops grow. What a being in my 20s—and a whole lot Successful leaders are genuine, life. blessing. has changed. open to new ideas and provide I need to realize God’s love and Another blessing that I enjoy is One could say time has opportunities for respectful, frank commit my life to serving God—by my family. And, like most families, mellowed me but, more discussion that lead to positive serving others. there are times when discussions importantly, God has mellowed outcomes. The same is true within Care to join me? me through the experiences of life. families—and families that operate create a little consternation at the  meal table. Those experiences have been a in that fashion grow leaders that Odermann lives with his wife, Leona, on the family farm in Billings County. They So, when one of my friends, wide assortment of events, usually foster the principles demonstrated are members of the Church of St. Patrick asked, “Who is the boss in your involving family and friends. by God through Jesus Christ. in Dickinson and assist with eucharistic family? Who is the boss of your So, the question “who is the Life is an evolution. The answer celebrations there as well as at the Churches life?” I was driven to refl ection boss of your life?” has an easy to the question “who’s the boss in of St. Bernard (Belfi eld) and St. Mary about the questions and my answer. God provided a tablet of your family?” speaks to society’s (Medora). experiences. 10 commandments that are the obsession with control. My wife 16 | Dakota Catholic Action AUGUST 2018

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