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Diocese of Rapid City Volume 48 Number 4 www.rapidcitydiocese.org Fr. Michel Mulloy August 2019 South Dakota Elected Diocesan Administrator, p.2 ‘All communities are affected by racism’ Farewell for Bishop Gruss BY MARK PATTISON Photos, p. 3 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Three mass shooting incidents in the United States in the span of a week are now showing that “the emo- CSS Honors Crazy Horse, tional impact is resonating, understandably, across the nation,” said p. 5 Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, chairman of

the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. “We are all im-

pacted by the effects of the evil and sin.”

Bishop Fabre said many people think of racism being a matter for

blacks and whites, “but I think there are many, many faces to racism, so

I think it resonates with the pastoral letter (assembled by his committee

and approved by the bishops last year) when we say that this evil affects

everyone, and all communities are affected by racism.”

The deadliest of the three shootings took place Aug. 3 in El Paso, As Bishop Robert Gruss takes the cathedra (his seat of teaching authority) he is Texas, where accused gunman Patrick Crusius opened fire at a Walmart Summit — Created. welcomed by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States; Bishop Walter Hurley, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Saginaw and store in the city, with 22 dead and dozens more wounded. Many of the Captured. Rescued. p. 8 Archbishop Allen Vineron, Metropolitan Archbishop of Detroit. victims were Hispanic. Crusius had posted a manifesto — some called (Courtesy photo from the Diocese of Saginaw) it a screed — online against an “invasion” of the United States by His- Blessing of the Remodel- Bishop Gruss installed in Saginaw panics. ing of the New Pastoral Less than 24-hours after the El Paso shooting, a gunman shot nine Bishop Robert Gruss was installed as the 7th Bishop of Saginaw on Center, p. 14 people dead, including his own sister, at a nightclub in Dayton, Ohio, July 26 at Holy Spirit Church, Saginaw, Michigan. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Metropolitan Archbishop of Detroit Racism, Continued p. 4 for the Province of Michigan was the principal celebrant until the new bishop was installed. Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, from Washington, D.C., the papal ambassador to the United States read the Apostolic Mandate from Pope Francis appointing Bishop Gruss to the Diocese of Saginaw. Following Bishop Gruss’ acceptance of his new appointment he was led by Archbishops Vigneron and Pierre to the cathedra – the seat of his teaching authority from his new cathedral. The cathedra was moved from the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, which was too small to accommodate the 650 people who attended the celebration. Bishop Gruss is the second South Dakota prelate to lead the Diocese of Saginaw. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson served as Bishop of Saginaw from 2005-09. He was appointed while serving as Bishop of Sioux Falls. In his homily Bishop Gruss said, “This is another very humbling mo- ment in my life and ministry, but one filled with deep gratitude, im- mense joy and unwavering confidence that the Risen Jesus who has guided my pilgrimage will remain beside me as I begin my service to Curtis Reliford kneels Aug. 5, next to a cross in honor of Jordan Anchando, the people of God in the Diocese of Saginaw as a fellow Catholic, a one of the victims of a mass shooting Aug. 3 at a Walmart store in friend, and a pastor.” El Paso, Texas. (CNS photo/Callaghan O'Hare, Reuters) 2 WRC August 2019 Who’s minding the store? What’s next? BY FR. MICHEL MULLOY the annual meeting they vote on which to be ordained a bishop and take possession six to eight months or longer. Please pray There are two questions I get asked a lot names should be sent the nuncio. of his new diocese. the “Prayer for a New Bishop” that your these days. Who is running the diocese? After receiving this list of names, the So the short answer to the second ques- pastors distributed. Pray too for those of us Have we heard anything about a new nuncio conducts his own investigation re- tion is no, we have not heard anything who are charged with keeping the diocese bishop? garding the suitability of each candidate on about a new bishop. We probably won’t for afloat in this transition. The first one is easy to answer.When a the list. In addition, when a diocese is with- bishop is installed in a new diocese as out a bishop, the nuncio investigates the sit- Bishop Robert Gruss was, or if a bishop uation and needs of that diocese. The broad Diocesan dies, the College of Consultors are required consultation includes former bishops of the to meet and select an administrator to run diocese that is vacant, key diocesan person- Administrator Named the diocese until a new bishop is ordained nel and bishops from the province and the The College of Consultors of the or installed. A bishop who has been trans- country. This takes some time to complete. Diocese of Rapid City has elected ferred to a new diocese can request that an- Once the situation and needs of the diocese Fr. Michel Mulloy to lead the diocese in other bishop be named administrator if are understood, the nuncio will narrow the the absence of a bishop. For the past there are special circumstances that warrant list of candidates from those he has received two years, Father Mulloy has served that choice. In our diocese the administra- from the province or elsewhere in the coun- the diocese as Vicar General and Vicar tor was chosen from the priests working in try. Another round of consultation will hap- of Clergy. the diocese now. pen concerning each of the proposed Once the consultors met, the name of candidates on the nuncio’s short list. All this Father Mulloy is orignally from the priest they selected was sent to the material is collected and reviewed by the Mobridge. He is a graduate of apostolic nuncio in Washington D.C. The nuncio who interprets the information. He O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls; nuncio is the pope’s representative in Amer- prepares a list of three names ranked by Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, ica. For us that is Archbishop Christophe preference and sends that list to the Con- Winona, Minn.; and St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Pierre. The nuncio acknowledges the receipt gregation for Bishops in Rome. He was ordained for the Diocese of Sioux Falls in 1979. From 1979 to 1981, of the name that is put forward and sends The Congregation for Bishops in Rome he served as an associate pastor of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual it on to Rome. In this instance, I was elected reviews the paperwork to ensure it is in Help, Rapid City, on loan from the Diocese of Sioux Falls. From 1981-1983 he and I am grateful for the trust placed in me good order. A full report is made to the served at Christ the King Parish, Sioux Falls. by the consultors and priests of the diocese members of the congregation who meet in asking me to be the diocesan administra- twice a month. The congregation discusses He requested to return to the Rapid City Diocese in 1983 and he was tor. the appointment and votes. They may fol- appointed administrator for St. Joseph Parish in Faith with two mission A diocesan administrator does what a low the recommendation of the nuncio, parishes — St. Anthony in Red Owl and Our Lady of Victory in Plainview. In 1986 bishop did with some exceptions. An choose another candidate not on the nun- he was incardinated into this diocese and was appointed pastor of those administrator cannot begin anything that cio’s list or even ask for a new list of names. parishes until 1989. From 1989-96 he was pastor of St. Francis of Assisi has not been previously approved by the Once the three names have been ap- Parish, Sturgis. Beginning in 1996 until January 2004 he was pastor of former bishop. The administrator cannot proved by the Congregation for Bishops, Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, with two missions — St. Rose of Lima, ordain or bless the holy oils. Finally, an ad- the prefect of the Congregation presents Hill City and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Keystone. ministrator can not make any changes in the recommendations to the Holy Father. priestly assignments for one full year. The Holy Father reflects on their recom- After a sabbatical, he was appointed pastor of the Cathedral of Our Lady of The answer to the second question is a mendations and informs the Congregation Perpetual Help, Rapid City, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Newman Center and a mission parish — St. Michael, Hermosa. He served in bit more complicated. The Catholic of his decision. After the Holy Father has those capacities from 2004-2016. His next assignment was St. Bernard Parish, Church divides the world into dioceses. The selected a candidate, the Congregation no- McLaughlin, with three mission parishes — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, dioceses are grouped into provinces for gov- tifies the nuncio in America who in turn Kenel; St. Aloysius, Bullhead; and St. Bede, Wakpala. ernance purposes. Every province has an contacts the candidate and asks if he is will- In 2017 he returned to Rapid City to serve in the chancery as mentioned archbishop. For us, our province consists of ing to accept the appointment. The candi- above. Some other diocesan appointments have included: Director of Priest’s the dioceses in the Dakotas and Minnesota. date can say yes or no to the request to be Health Insurance and Retirement Fund, 1989-91; Consultor, 1993-present; Di- Our archbishop is in St. Paul/Minneapolis. ordained a bishop. rector of Vocations 1989-93; Director of the Office of Worship, 1994-present; Each year, bishops in the province are asked This process can often take six to eight member of the Diocesan Building Commission 2004-present; Chair of the com- to submit names and qualifications of months or sometimes longer from the time mittee for implementing the Roman Missal in Diocese, 2010-2011; Chair of the priests in their diocese who would be po- the diocese becomes vacant until a new Diocesan Liturgy Commission; Contingency Board Member and Contingency tential bishops. These names are collected bishop is appointed. Once the candidate ac- Board Chair 2013-2016; Diocesan Vision Committee 2015; Presbyteral Council and shared with all the province bishops. At cepts the appointment, he has three months 1993-present. August 2019 Diocese/Parishes WRC 3 Farewell Mass

Following Mass, at the reception dinner, sev- eral speakers spoke on the contributions Bishop Gruss made to the Diocese of Rapid On July 16, Bishop Robert Gruss said goodbye to the Diocese of Rapid City with a farewell City. Bishop Gruss is pictured hugging Dan Mass. It was one of several farewell gatherings held for the bishop. Duffy, diocesan attorney, after Duffy spoke. (At right) A cake pictured the bishop’s favorite pastimes. (WRC photos by Laurie Hallstrom)

Installation Mass At the farewell Mass, Richard Rangel and Stephanie Hurd brought up the bread and wine. On July 26, several laity attended the bishop’s installation in Saginaw, Mich. (Back row) Rich They are the two lay members of the corporate board of the Diocese of Rapid City. Bishop Olsen, Joe Hilt, Bonnie Hilt, Todd Tobin, Joyce and Larry Williamson, and Richard Rangel. Gruss is assisted by Deacon Greg Sass and altar server Mary Kinyon. (Front row) Mary Helen Olsen, Sandra and Mike McNeely, Margaret Simonson, and Bishop Robert Gruss, Bernadette and John Usera, Judy Zetah and Toni Rangel. (Photo Courtesy Dio- WEST RIVER CATHOLIC cese of Saginaw) USPS 983-360 DIOCESE OF RAPID CITY Official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, published monthly. 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On July 28, a gunman killed three people at “I don’t think Twitter is the best way to A man walks past a memorial a garlic festival in Gilroy, California, before fire off things, 134 characters or whatever it Aug. 7 for those killed in a mass is, that deserve substantive ongoing discus- shooting in Dayton, Ohio, four days taking his own life. At least 15 others were earlier. (CNS photo/Bryan injured. sions and conversation,” Bishop Fabre said. Woolston, Reuters) The pastoral letter, “Open Wide Our “I would hate to limit interaction on very Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love — A important conversations. It has its place, but I am a believer in conversation and dia- Pastoral Letter Against Racism,” included logue, and that takes time.” separate sections detailing racist treatment Referring again to the Baltimore listen- directed at African Americans, Hispanics ing session — one in an ongoing series of “I think that healing can continue from cussions and encounters that we need to and Native Americans. listening sessions that started before the the encounter that has begun in the listen- have,” Bishop Fabre said, “headlines that we “Many groups are still experiencing prej- pastoral letter was approved — Bishop ing session. That is where I see hope myself,” see today will be a thing of the past.” udice, Hispanics among them,” the pastoral Fabre said those who have shared their ex- he added. “I have seen it, I have experienced says. “Hispanics have been referred to by periences of racism and listened to those it, and I just know that there are people who Editor’s Note: The full text of the U.S. bish- countless derogatory names, have encoun- stories are “building bridges” to counteract are doing wonderful things out there who ops’ pastoral on racism can be found online at tered negative assumptions made about racism. “We have many, many challenges aren’t getting recognition for what they’ve https://bit.ly/2YUCbjE or on the website of them because of their ethnicity, have suf- and many, many struggles, but I don’t think accomplished.” CNS Origins documentary service, “If we have the kind of substantive dis- https://bit.ly/2yO0L7i. fered discrimination in applying for college, that hope is lifted up enough,” he added. for housing, and in registering to vote.” It adds, “Many people of Hispanic her- itage come from families that were in this land long before the borders changed.” The pastoral notes, “Participating in or fostering organizations that are built on racist ideology — for instance, neo-Nazi movements and the Ku Klux Klan — is also sinful; they corrupt individuals and corrode communities. None of these organizations have a place in a just society.” In addressing racism, “to press forward without fear means ‘to walk humbly with God’ in rebuilding our relationships, healing our communities, and working to shape our policies and institutions toward the good of all, as missionary disciples,” the pastoral says. Asked about the prevalence of guns in American society, Bishop Fabre said, “I am a bishop in Louisiana,” adding with a chuckle, “where hunting is a sportsman’s paradise,” but “I don’t understand assault weapons. The (U.S.) bishops have stood against assault weapons. They don’t have any hunting purpose. They just have one pur- pose. That is to kill.” “I know people who hunt,” Bishop Fabre said, “but I don’t know anyone who uses an assault weapon.” He then addressed damages done by contemporary communication forums. “So- cial media is used to fire things off without reflection or without conversation. I don’t necessarily like that, and I think most peo- August 2019 NewsCSS honors Crazy Horse MemorialWRC 5 with 2019 Founder’s Award

BY LAURIE HALLSTROM “Pope Francis has invited us all to be in- volved in the exercise of charity, which he “In the early church, there was a radical called accompaniment, as missionary disci- commitment to holding everything in com- ples. As he talked about it, he actually has mon. As the church grew, this communal three parts: there is always a goal in mind; sense could not be preserved. But there re- there is a path we can follow; and a situa- mained a fundamental commitment to root tion we have to address,” said Archbishop out poverty wherever it might be found — Carlson. “I believe a successful Catholic So- cial Justice program is one that never neg- Catholic Social Services Annual Banquet was in the inner city, in the suburb, the rural area held Aug. 11 in Rapid City. The Founder’s or on the reservation,” said Archbishop lects the mess. I would guess that those who award went to the Crazy Horse Memorial Robert Carlson of the Archdiocese of St. are involved on a day-to-day basis know Foundation. It is given in memory of Msgr. Louis. there is nobody who comes to them who is William O’Connell. (Above, l-r) Joseph Dobbs, He was keynote speaker at the Catholic perfect; because if you are perfect you don’t Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation chairman; Jim Kinyon, CSS executive director; Monique Social Services Annual Banquet, August 11. need anybody’s help. Those who support the and Jadwiga Ziolkowski on behalf of the At the banquet, attendees were given a copy work of CSS give them the resources to foundation and the Korczak and Ruth of the CSS annual report, and the Founder’s move people from a mess to a goal.” Ziolkowski family; and Lisa Wesolick, presi- Award and St. Benedict Awards were pre- Following the archbishop’s address was dent of the CSS Board of Directors. (Center) sented. (See photos at left.) the presentation of the Founder’s Award to At the request of former Bishop Robert Gruss, Bishop Paul Swain, retired Bishop of “Responsibility for every member of the Crazy Horse Memorial. Deacon Fred Tully Sioux Falls, gave the invocation and benedic- body of Christ must be lived out by the spoke on sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski’s life tion. Kinyon said the Crazy Horse Memorial local church. One way you are assisting in as an orphan. Rollie Noem recounted Kor- was selected because of the hospitality and living this responsibility is through the min- czak’s wife, Ruth, and her generosity extended by the Ziolkowski family istry of CSS. Since 1972 it has grown and optimism. Sid Goss spoke on Ruth’s gen- over the years. expanded. They take the teaching of the erosity and the family policies that were church and make it human,” he said. passed down on many issues. Archbishop Carlson referred to Pope The award was accepted by Joseph Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, published in Dobbs, chair of the Crazy Horse Memorial 1891, which says, “There is never room for Foundation, and family members Jadwiga anything that denies a person their human and Monique Ziolkowski. dignity or prevents them from reaching Monique spoke on the importance of their full potential.” the Crazy Horse Memorial’s work with the He said the church’s emphasis on mod- University of S.D. that allows mostly Native ern social justice and Christian charity were American students to get college credits at upheld 100 years later in Centesimus Annus the memorial. “Mother and dad loved The St. Benedict awards were also presented. (L-r) Kinyon; Archbishop Robert Carlson, Arch- by St. John Paul II and other popes and young people and knowledge. So far 260 diocese of St. Louis accepted on behalf of his archdiocese — he was also the keynote bishops who made significant contributions students have been helped,” she said. To speaker; the Don and Jeanne Wieseler Family — Cassie Ward, Jeanne and Don, and Debbie to how people might understand charity, date, 12 hours of general education credits Johnson — Susan Raposa, former CSS board president; and Wesolick. St. Benedict Awards peace, justice and goodness. have been available. This fall courses will be are given to those who exemplify the spirit of the work done by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Martin Monastery, Rapid City. (WRC photos by Becky Berreth) “As we look at our world today, I believe expanded to include classes for upper class- social justice asks us to reflect on our love men. Were you married in 1969? for almighty God, our relationship with Jim Kinyon thanked the family for al- people, and what we can do to build a new lowing him to bring guests to the memorial Send your photo along with your names, wedding date, sense of humanity, love and life in our day,” carving, and said a family member greets town you were married in, and current parish to: he said. them, shows them hospitality, and show- Attn: Becky Berreth, West River Catholic, He recalled St. Teresa of Calcutta, send- cases Native American culture. He also said PO Box 678, Rapid City, SD 57709, ing missionaries out to work for the day, the Memorial helps build up Native Amer- or e-mail to [email protected] and making sure they were in right relation- ican entrepreneurs. by September 30 ship with Jesus before working with the

For publication in the October WRC. Questions? Call Becky at 605-343-3541. poor. 6 WRC Diocese/Parishes August 2019 Those on path to legal immigration face new hurdle WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Trump administration announced Aug. 12 a plan to deny permanent legal immigration status for those who use public funds such as food stamps or public housing. The news came as no surprise as administration officials had been publicly discussing for months instituting a “public charge” policy that would hurt immigrants’ chances at permanent residency, citizenship and even threatened deporta- tion for those who sign up for public benefits. The National Immigration Law Center said the term “public charge” in immigration law refers to “a person who is primarily de- pendent on the government for support,” and explained the new rule “would broaden the definition of who is to be considered a public charge so that it includes immigrants who use one or more government programs listed in the proposed rule.” Though immi- grants have had to prove self-sufficiency to obtain permanent residency, the expansion of the definition would add a hurdle for some. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Sioux Spiritual Center seeks matching funds had long argued against it and in September 2018 said such action would “prevent fami- The Catholic Extension, Chicago, is offering Sioux Spiritual Center near Howes a lies from accessing important medical and social services vital to public health and wel- $20,000 Challenge Grant (matching grant money) for building improvements. According fare.” The new policy is set to take effect in 60 days, but it will likely be challenged in to Carole Brown, center director, the money would be used to replace aging windows and court. “President (Donald) Trump’s administration is reinforcing the ideals of self-suffi- carpets. ciency and personal responsibility, ensuring that immigrants are able to support them- “We have raised more than $7,000 so far,” she said. “We have had private donations selves and become successful here in America,” said Ken Cuccinelli, acting director of come from our Facebook announcement. St. Anthony Parish in Red Owl hosted a benefit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, during a White House briefing Aug. 12. dinner for the project that raised over $3000. “The Knights of Columbus are also very generous, the Sturgis and Faith/EagleButte One King Light Weigh Knights of Columbus have each donated to the project. Philip KCs held a pancake breakfast A 12-week Bible study designed to help with weight loss. for the center and the Hot Springs Catholic Daughters have also donated. Orientation: September 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in room 28 at Blessed “We are grateful for all the support we have received so far!” To learn more about donating to the SSC go to [email protected] or visit the center’s website Sacrament Church, 4500 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City. New session begins at www.siouxspiritualcenter.org. Monday, September 16, 6:45-8:30 p.m. For more information contact Laurie at In addition to the Sioux Spiritual Center matching grant, Catholic Extension has pledged 605-393-0850. another $50,000 to be shared by three diocesan offices: West River Catholic, Lay Ministry Formation and Family Life Ministries for the current fiscal year; as well as $35,000 for St. Francis Mission and for parishes on the Standing Rock Reservation. Each year, Catholic Extension also makes strategic initiative funding available, such as the approximately $23,000 in funding it sent to the Diocese of Rapid City in fiscal year 2018-19 for special projects, conference stipends and assorted other needs. (Courtesy photo) August 2019 WRC 7

Pope Francis greets a child during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 7. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters) Church is a mother to all VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like the apostles who brought spiritual and physical healing to those in need, Christians are called to tend to the wounds of the suffering and the down- trodden, Pope Francis said. The church does not close its eyes when confronted with the sufferings of others but instead “knows how to look at humanity in the face to create meaningful relationships, bridges of friendships and solidarity,” the pope said during his weekly general audience Aug. 7. It is a “church without borders that is a mother to all, that knows how to take them by the hand and accompany them to lift up, not to con- demn,” he said. “Jesus always, always stretches forth his hand, he always seeks to raise up to help people heal, be happy and encounter God.” Returning for the first general audience following a month- long summer break, the pope continued his talks on the Acts of Apostles, reflect- ing on the words spoken by Peter and John before healing a disabled man asking for alms at the entrance to the temple. The pope said the man, who was excluded from the temple because it was believed that his illness was caused by his sins or the sins of his parents, represents “the many excluded and discarded of society.” Such exclusion from the temple, which was a “place of economic and financial ex- change,” still occurs today in the church, he added. 8 WRC A Catholic Way of Life August 2019 Fr. Riccardo will address creation, modern evils and redemption

“We were so blessed as a family to be at the courage you to register early. Last year’s the Good Shep- Summit.” ~Summit 2018 participant conference was full by September 15. herd will provide “I really want to extend my gratitude for the Like last year, this will be a one-day presentations, ac- experience at Terra Sancta. It was so great and event, starting at 10 a.m. to allow time in tivities, prayer I truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. I the morning for those who have to travel. and games that thank God for giving me the opportunity to be Also, like last year, we have built time into will explore Jesus Shawna Hanson one of the numerous people at the Summit. God the day for prayer, confessions, Mass, a heal- as the Good Director Office of is really so good!” ~Summit 2018 participant ing service and fellowship. Once again, the Shepherd and Stewardship On Saturday, September 28 the Office of retreat center will provide lunch and dinner. Jesus’ true pres- [email protected] Stewardship will offer the fifth annual Let us take care of every detail for you so ence in the Eu- Stewardship Summit. Last year, this event that you can come, relax, be inspired and be charist. Middle was re-formatted in order to better meet the refreshed. school aged students will have their own needs of parishioners of all ages and from Our speaker this year is Fr. John program with three talks similar to those across the diocese. It was a great success, Riccardo of the Archdiocese of Detroit. In given by Father Riccardo along with games, with more than 525 participants. This year’s three talks: Created, Captured and Rescued, activities and prayer all led by trained cate- conference is shaping up to be even better! Father Riccardo will take us through the chists and youth ministers. High school We listened to your suggestions and are story of creation, the reality of evil in the students are invited to attend Father Ric- working hard to make the day truly inspira- world and the gift of redemption in Jesus cardo’s talks; infants are also welcome to FR. JOHN RICCARDO tional Christ. He says this about the talks he will stay with mom and dad. Registration for the Summit is open share, “This story, our story, is something I this story, people’s most common reaction The Summit is a wonderful opportunity now! Register at www.CatholicWayof begin every conversation with. It is the lens to it is tears.” for those already committed to Jesus to Life.org/events. Space is limited so we en- through which I see the world. When I tell Father Riccardo has a unique gift for come and be renewed in their faith. It is telling this story, our story, in a way that is also a perfect place for those who might be relevant to our lives and our world; in a way struggling with faith, or who feel like their that speaks to our struggles, our joys and faith has grown lukewarm, to come and our greatest desires. hear the life-saving message of Jesus told in Lastly, the Summit is for the whole fam- a unique way. If someone you know is in ily! Child care will be available for those this place, invite them to come with you! ages 1-3. For those 4-years old up to 5th Cost for the Summit is $25 per person grade, catechists trained in Catechesis of or $50 for a family.

Full-time Outpatient Therapist Position Open Catholic Social Services has an opening for a full-time Outpatient Therapist. Master’s Degree and S. D. licenses preferred. Salary DOE. Travel required. Benefit package includes: Life & Health Ins. Retirement, PPL, etc. Send resume to Catholic Social Services, 529 Kansas City St. Rapid City, SD 57701 or to [email protected]. August 2019 Learning the Liturgy WRC 9 Speak up and sing out — believe in what you are doing Eucharist — Part III lenged. We think of the music as “extra,” by our belief. It is essen- In the love relationship of the Father, something that isn’t necessary to the Mass. tial that I believe that Son and Holy Spirit, Jesus eternally offers Singing and music are essential liturgical Jesus is present, that he himself to the Father in the power of the action. Our voices joined in song, elevate is offering himself to Holy Spirit. We come to Mass to join our our spoken prayer and enhance our self-giv- God the Father, and sacrifices to Jesus’ eternal sacrifice. Jesus of- ing. that I am participating fers himself to his Father through us. Some say, “I can’t sing.” They mean they in his sacrifice through Amazing isn’t it — to realize that at Mass do not have a good singing voice. We also understanding what is as we join ourselves to Jesus in his sacrifice, have different speaking voices and different happening and con- Fr. Michel we are caught up into the very life of God. capacities for hearing. If my voice is not as sciously engaging in the Mulloy Priest and people are joined to Jesus pleasing as another’s, should I not speak the sacrifice of the Mass. Christ in baptism. We receive the Holy prayers at Mass; if I do not listen as well as With this basic un- Vicar General, Spirit. Therefore, when we gather for Mass, another, should I not listen at all? No. Why derstanding of what we Diocesan we are Jesus Christ present. The priest is then do we decide not to sing if our voice is are doing in the Mass, I Liturgy Director Jesus leading his body, the people. He con- not wonderful? For some self-sacrifice will, in the subsequent tinues his sacrifice in, with and through us, means bending our stubborn wills and ac- months, look at each mmulloy@ each in our distinctive roles. The simplest cepting that singing is important. Singing, part of the Eucharist diorc.org way to express how we join the sacrifice of like speaking and listening is essential for and explore how we en- Jesus is with the following phrase. We make joining our sacrifice to Christ’s. counter Jesus in his sac- room, speak out and believe in what we are All this activity at Mass is sacrificial not rifice during the Mass. doing. simply by our doing it but more importantly We make room in our lives for each other. That is as literal as it sounds, but it is also attitudinal. We are asked to slide down in the pew, to look at each other, to smile, Great Catholic Music to greet one another. We come to the Mass WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics hear hymns from a variety of dispositions, interests, in church, but hardly ever on the radio. Now needs and wants. Being attentive to one an- they can augment their weekly diet of hymnody through a new audio web streaming other can be self-sacrificing in that we tend service called Great Catholic Music. The to be self-serving. Making room is both called to vocalize a prayer, we are self-sacri- service plays a mix of pre-and post-Vatican II physical and internal. We also make room ficing in our willingness to be heard. hymns and liturgical music all day, every day. in our lives for one another by wanting to We listen up. There are several times “The response so far has been absolutely be present and by participating with the when listening attentively can be a real sac- amazing,” said program director Michael community in the action of the Mass. rifice. We all know the challenge of being Roberts in an interview with Catholic News We speak out. Through the responses attentive to someone when they are speak- Service July 11. Even though Great Catholic and prayers, we give ourselves. We pray in a ing to us. Our mind wanders. We focus on Music is loaded with music, it’s not 100 per- way that manifests our conviction and be- the proclaimer, the presider or the cantor. cent music. “Part of this is to inspire,” Roberts said, adding the website, We must not only hear what they are saying lief. We mean what we say. We also speak www.greatcatholicmusic.com, also takes out to support one another. We encourage but take it in and let it sink into our lives. breaks for psalms, Scripture readings and others by our enthusiasm to voice their own The effort put forth to really listen is par- prayers. prayer if they can hear us. Some might pre- ticipation in the self-sacrifice of Christ. (CNS photo/courtesy Chris Cugini, Living fer to pray quietly. There are moments for We sing out. Singing is praying. This is Bread Radio) silence in the liturgy. However, when we are an area where many of us need to be chal- 10 WRC This should be a wakeNews-up call to the church August 2019

BY MARK PATTISON self-identified Catholics said they believed lieve in the church’s teaching of transub- He said some are bound to react, “Oh, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE the bread and wine used at Mass are not stantiation. well, who cares? As long as they’re commit- Jesus, but instead “symbols of the body and Split among the 37 percent who don’t ted to the poor, or committed to social jus- WASHINGTON — A new study blood of Jesus Christ.” The other 31 percent believe that the Communion bread and tice. Isn’t that important?” But Bishop about the level of Catholic belief in the real believed in the real presence of Jesus in the wine actually become the body and blood Barron called that “a reduction of religion presence of Jesus in the Eucharist showed Eucharist, known as transubstantiation. of Christ are 23 percent who don’t know to morality, which is repugnant to Catholi- that a majority of Catholics do “Most Catholics who believe that what the church’s teaching is, and 14 per- cism.” not believe that the bread the bread and wine are symbolic do cent who know the church’s teaching but He cited a list of saints and holy people and wine used at Mass not know that the church don’t believe it, — among them Dorothy Day, become the body and 31% holds that transubstantiation Smith said. St. Katharine Drexel, Jacques Maritain and blood of Christ. occurs,” said Gregory A. According to St. Vincent de Paul — whom he said had The report drew a believe in Smith, associate director of Pew’s figures, a “a profound understanding and love for the strong rebuke from ‘Real Presence’ research at majority in all Eucharist, and said if someone asked them, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Pew Research age groups be- ‘Isn’t the Eucharist a nice symbol of Jesus?’ E. Barron of Los Angeles, Center in Wash- lieve the bread ‘you’d have open rebellion.” who posted Aug. 6 on Twitter: ington. “Overall, 43 and wine used at “You take away the central teachings of “It’s hard to describe how angry I feel after percent of Catholics be- Mass to our church at reading what the latest @pewresearch study lieve that the bread and be symbolic, and the doctrinal reveals about understanding of the Eu- wine are symbolic and the majority level, and charist among Catholics. This should be a also that this reflects grows larger as 22% trust me, you wake-up call to all of us in the church.” the position of the the age group grows reject will take away In a video that accompanied the post, church. younger. Catholics our commit- Bishop Barron’s anger is not directed at Pew, “Still, one in five with a high school ed- transubstantiation ment to the but inward. “I’m blaming myself, bishops, Catholics — 22 ucation or less are less poor,” Bishop priests and anybody” responsible for trans- percent — reject likely to believe in transubstan- Barron said. “It belongs together as a mitting the faith, he said. “We’re all guilty.” the idea of tran- tiation, Hispanic Catholics whole.” He added, “It’s been a massive failure of substantiation, believe in it less than whites, the church carrying even though they and women believe in it less on its own tra- know about the church’s than men. dition.” teaching,” Smith said. Bishop Barron sounded The Pew The numbers who believe astounded by the findings. Editor’s Note: The full Pew study can be 23% study, is- in transubstantiation are higher “Any Catholic worth his or her found online at https://pewrsr.ch/31sP7em. don’t know sued Aug. among Catholics who go to salt knows this is a central what church 5, showed Mass at least once a week but are teaching,” he said in the that 69 per- hardly overwhelming. About five of video. “It’s a basic tenet of teaching is cent of all every eight churchgoing Catholics be- Catholicism.” August 2019 Diocese/Parishes WRC 11 Three parishes combine to celebrate St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day

BY RUBY MATEJCIK (sweat lodge) ceremony. The song is a gath- Parishioners from the Cathedral of Our ering prayer invoking Woniya Wakan (the Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Isaac Jogues Holy Spirit) to come and be present as peo- Church both of Rapid City, and Sacred ple gather together to pray. Smudging using Heart Church, Pine Ridge, joined together Lakota sacred plants — sage, sweet grass, to celebrate the feast day of St. Kateri and flat cedar — is used for purification and Tekakwitha at the cathedral July 14 with an blessing those who are gathered in prayer. inculturated Mass at 5:30 p.m. that Sunday. The rising smoke represents all the prayers An inculturated Mass has liturgical ascending to God. adaptations that demonstrate the impor- Liturgical ministers, choir members, and tance of the local culture. The Catechism of a drummer from Sacred Heart and St. Isaac the Catholic Church says: (1208) The di- Jogues Churches assisted with the celebra- verse liturgical traditions or rites, legitimately tion of the Mass, at which Fr. Brian Chris- recognized, manifest the catholicity of the tensen, cathedral pastor, concelebrated with church, because they signify and communicate Fr. Ed Witt, SJ, St. Isaac Jogues,and Fr. Ed- Following the Mass on July 14, Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Cathedral, St. Isaac Jogues and the same mystery of Christ. mund Yainao, SJ, Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart clergy and parishioners shared dinner in the cathedral hall. (Courtesy photo) Incorporated in the St. Kateri feast day After Mass, a meal was shared in the Mass were the Aziliya Rite — a Four Di- parish hall. It included traditional Native With the Lakota, all prayers are con- Christ’s love on the faith communities and rection Prayer Song, smudging and Lakota American dishes — buffalo soup, fry bread, cluded with the phrase “Mitakuye Oyasin” showed the unity of our church community. drumming. The Four Direction Prayer Song and wojapi made from fruit prepared by St. (“We are all relatives”). The joyful celebra- St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us. is derived from the Native American Inipi Isaac Jogues parishioners. tion of St. Kateri’s feast day poured out Mitakuye Oyasin.

National Recognition The Rapid City National Pastoral Muscinae Chapter Co-Director Carman Timmerman, accepted the Chapter of the Year award for the Rapid City group at the national convention held in Raleigh, N.C., Jul. 16-19. (Left-to-right) Mary Beaudoin, co-chair, NPM Committee for Chapters; Timmerman; Andrea Ramos, Austin, Texas, Chapter Director of the Year winner; Bob McCaffrey-Lent, Co-Chair, NPM Committee for Chapters.

Saturday, Oct. 5, St. Cecilia Fall Meeting and Awards Luncheon Musicians and interested others are invited to this NPM event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Fr. Michel Mulloy will be the featured presenter, speaking on the Holy Eucharist. ForkReal will cater the awards luncheon, and attendees will be charged $15 to cover the meal cost. Please make checks out to “NPM” and mail by Monday, September 23 to Pat McDowell (605-787-0638), 4833 Pierre St., Rapid City, SD 57702. (Courtesy photo)

National Federation of Press Women announces annual media award winners The National Federation of Press Women the 2019 NFPW Communications Contest spectrum, including print and electronic jour- announced the following award recipient at Awards Banquet Saturday, June 29, during the nalism, freelancing, news media, books, pub- organization’s annual Communica- lic relations, marketing, graphic design, tions Conference in Baton Rouge, photography, advertising, radio and television. Louisiana. Recipients from across the country re- Laurie Hallstrom, editor of the ceived awards for excellence in communica- West River Catholic, Diocese of tions. A distinguished group of professional Rapid City, won 3rd place in the Sin- journalists, communications specialists and gle Photograph — News or feature educators judged nearly 2,000 entries in a photo division for her submission of wide variety of categories. Only first-place or Holy Week 2018. She competed at-large division winning entries at the state from the at-large division (for states level are eligible to enter the national contest. with no local chapter) against the 31 All entries were published or broadcast be- state chapters first place winners. tween Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2018. News NFPW is a nationwide organiza- of the award was held to make room for the tion of women and men pursuing ca- special edition honoring Bishop Robert Gruss reers across the communications in July. 12 WRC Living the Mission August 2019 We continue to ‘Live the Mission’

BY FR. MICHEL MULLOY work on the campaign will continue this It is August. Where does the time go? work along with the pastors. There will also We are heading back into school and all the be new parishioners moving into some fall responsibilities. Summer will be missed parishes and we need to proactive about and there will be the last grasp after some asking for their support as well. Some fun in the sun. Still there is a sort of peace parishioners gave a gift and indicated they in moving back into the routine. would be willing to consider an additional With the close of August, the perception gift in next year. These too will be contacted. might be that we are concluding the Living The goal of our campaign was $12 million the Mission Campaign. There were some and with almost 90 percent pledged we can parishes that needed to finish up this sum- certainly reach that goal. mer, but now we are done, aren’t we? What Second, many parishes exceeded their remains is the redemption of the pledges. goal and will thus receive back 20 percent Right? of their pledged amount and 60 percent of The Pastoral Center needs to be remodeled Living the Mission. The short answer to that question is no, any pledges that exceeded their goal. and the move to 225 Main Street needs to Gratitude for the hard work of the pas- we are not done. Certainly, there is the re- Parishes who are blessed with that gift need be accomplished. As the pledge money is tors and committee members cannot be un- demption of the pledges that will take place to begin plans for how they will use that received, we need to either add to the exist- derestimated or expressed too often. As we in the next four years. However, there is extra money for their parish operations and ing endowments (for the priest’s retirement move forward, the Development Office of more work needed. This was true of the last projects. and Rapid City Catholic School) and de- the Diocese of Rapid City will lead the campaign we did as well. What more is Another very important aspect of this velop guidelines of the new endowment for continuing efforts to realize our campaign needed? campaign is that we are being called to “live Native American ministry. Likewise, the goal. Various other departments of the dio- First, there are those who have not yet the mission.” Even though the initial cam- school needs to develop their plans for the cese staff will lead other efforts and most been asked to consider a gift to the Living paign is concluded, we are still fulfilling our creation of the new kitchen and dining fa- importantly all of us, all the people who are the Mission Campaign. The committees goal. The money gives us the needed re- cilities. In other words, the mission of the Diocese of Rapid City, each in our own way, that were formed in the parishes to initial sources to continue the work of the diocese. diocese continues. We are never finished will continue to Live the Mission. August 2019 Diocese/Parishes WRC 13 Catholic Extension announces aid for families of deported breadwinners

CHICAGO (CNS) — Catholic Exten- Extension, said ICE enforcement raids for the future of our society,” he said. sion will be helping families left without ‘When we break show the “human toll of our broken immi- “When we break up families, no one wins.” their main financial supporter in Missis- gration system; suffering amid our nation’s Catholic Extension is asking for dona- sippi, where families lost their breadwinner up families, no inability to find a commonsense legislative tions for its Holy Family Fund at after U.S. Immigration and Customs En- solution to this pressing issue.” https://bit.ly/2ZEO7mK. More informa- forcement carried out massive raids Aug. 7. one wins.’ It’s important to keep a family strong, he tion about the organization is available at Federal authorities said they arrested 680 said, and that includes immigrant families. www.catholicextension.org. people at various food processing plants in moment for families,” the organization said Joe Boland, vice president of mission at the Southern state, in what may be one of in an Aug. 8 news release. Catholic Extension, said that even though the largest, if not the largest, immigration Catholic Extension is the leading na- some of the nation’s leaders say laws must dragnets carried out in the U.S. tional supporter of missionary work in poor be enforced to prevent “chaos in this coun- The Chicago-based Catholic organiza- and remote parts of the United States. The try,” the raids themselves cause “massive tion said it would send help immediately Jackson Diocese, one of the poorest in the chaos” as parents are forcibly removed from but also would begin fundraising to benefit country, has long been supported by the or- their children. those in need through its “Holy Family ganization, including some of it parishes in “This is not only bad for these families Fund,” a program it launched earlier this towns where the raids took place. and bad for the church, to which many of year to financially help husbands and wives Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic the detainees belong, but it is especially bad and children left without their main bread- (CNS photo/Rich Kalonick, courtesy Catholic Extension) winner because of detention or deportation. It will be managed by the Diocese of Jack- son. The program seeks to help bring some stability to what is a terribly destabilizing

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New Pastoral Center (Editor’s note: During the Year of the Eucharist the West River Catholic is Bishop Robert Gruss returned from the asking people selected by their pastors to express their feelings on receiving Diocese of Saginaw to celebrate Mass Communion.) Aug. 14. In addition to being the vigil Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ron Brownotter Mary, it was the “Blessing of the Site of is a buffalo rancher in the northern part of the the New Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Diocese of Rapid City. He took his first Communion at St. Rapid City.” Mass was held in the former Aloysius Church, Bullhead. It is still his home parish. credit union purchased by the diocese. The photo shows the center of the 2nd “Receiving communion is important to me to fight the floor where a chapel will be constructed. negative forces in this world. I take the body of Christ to help Mass was attended by Chancery staff, ar- me with strength to fight spiritual battles daily, ” he said. chitects, construction personnel and oth- ers who helped support this project. “Mass is important to me because I am a sinner. I need (Above) Fr. Michel Mulloy, diocesan admin- God’s grace. I can feel God’s presence in our sacred church, the taberna- istrator, gave the homily. (Center right-left) cle is there and I can talk to God personally. ” Bishop Gruss with Fr. Mulloy and Rick Soulek, who was the altar server. (Below) He recommends going to Mass. “Attending Mass helps keep my A reception was held in the 1st floor lobby. family together and strong,” he said. That space will be remodeled to house the boardroom. (WRC photos by Laurie Hallstrom) August 2019 Events Schedule WRC 15 program for those who have been away p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid August 30, Friday from the church and are thinking about City. Please come early to register. )Janece the sDeadline for submissions: returning. Begins at 7 p.m. at Blessed Rieman 605-343-5547 or George Wallace Paper mailed Tuesday, September 17 Sacrament Church, Rapid City. No charge. 605-721-3811. ) 8 October 11, Friday ustaRd eed )605-343-3541 Margaret 605-939-0579 or info@ M s 8 returningcatholics.net. Sessions also held in sRachel’s Vineyard: For those hurting [email protected] Lead/Deadwood and Spearfish beginning in due to abortion. For more on Rachel’s has youR [email protected] late September. )St. Patrick Church, Lead, Vineyard, see page 16. )877-467-3463 or 605-584-2002 or Diane Say in Spearfish 8www.rachelsvineyard.org. )Carol Kling August 25, Sunday 605-243-2306. 605-374-5639 or [email protected] s 2-5 Day Silent Directed Retreat: September 15, Sunday for local retreat information. Retreat offers the opportunity to meet with sVSI Mass of Certification: Basic and October 12, Saturday a Spiritual Director for up to an hour each Master graduates of the Veritatis Splendor sCalled to Holiness: Four-day, individ- Reading list day for individual guidance. Choose the Institute will receive their certification at 3 ualized retreat learning to use your ordinary number of days that works for you. Due to p.m. in Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta. life experience to live in a fulfilling relation- the intense nature of the retreat, prior silent All are welcome. Reception to follow. ship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. retreat experience is required. Daily costs ) Dionne Eastmo 605-716-5214. Directed by Dr. Clare Ten Eyke. Held at An Hour include meals, overnight accommodations, September 21, Saturday Sioux Spiritual Center. Limited to 12 peo- and spiritual direction and range from $125 sNatural Family Planning: Seminar for ple. Cost $200. Ends October 15. with Jesus to $169 per day, depending on lodging. engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn 8www.siouxspiritualcenter.org/retreats or 8 ) terrasancta.org/silence2019 or 605- more about natural family planning. Held )605-985-5906. 716-0935. at St. Joseph Church, Spearfish, from 9 October 13, Sunday September 2, Monday a.m.-noon. )Family Life Ministries 605- s s Diocesan Youth Rally: Held at Terra Eucharistic Chancery Offices Closed: In obser- 716-5214. Sancta from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. More infor- vance of Labor Day. sSouth Dakota Right to Life Conven- mation to come. Miracles September 4, Wednesday tion: Featured speakers include Dr. Joseph October 19, Saturday s ASIST — Applied Suicide Interven- Bottum, Alan Shlemon, and Cheryl Sul- sSacred Heart, White River, Fall tion Skills Training: Free two-day work- lenger. Held at the Mueller Center, Hot Festival and Turkey Dinner: Begins at shop designed for all. Family, friends, and Springs. [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. at the Catholic Hall, Main Street, community members may be the first to September 28, Saturday White River. )605-259-3478. 7 Secrets of talk with a person at risk but have little or sSummit 2019 — Our Story: Created. October 25, Friday the Eucharist no training. Held at Terra Sancta. Registra- Captured. Rescued. Features Father John sDiocesan Men’s Retreat: Celebrate the tion is limited to 30. Ends September 5. Riccardo of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Year of the Eucharist with a weekend de- Free will offering will be taken to help offset Held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Terra Sancta voted to deepening your relationship with the cost of lunch, snacks, and materials. Retreat Center. See page 8. Christ in the Eucharist. Jacques Daniel will Lodging is available. 8www.terrasancta. 8CatholicWayofLife. org/events. direct this Ignatian based silent retreat. Cost org/event/asist/2019-09-05. Transforming September 30, Monday ranges from $170 to $250 for weekend September 6, Friday s“Heal Your Grief ” Bereavement Sup- your Life through s depending on lodging. Diocesan Women’s World Apostolate of Fatima: First port Group: Eight-week, non-denomina- Retreat will be held November 8-10 and will the Eucharist Friday prayers and devotions 6 p.m. in the tional support group for Christian adults be directed by Dr. Carole Brown. Registra- Sacred Heart Chapel, Cathedral of Our grieving the loss of a loved one. Begins at 6 tion coming soon! Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. First Saturday, September 7, begins with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. Mass and Visits to the exposition in Our Lady’s Chapel, Cathe- dral. )Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202 or Ellen Most Blessed 605-718-9909. Sacrament September 8, Sunday sSpiritual Motherhood: Open to women who are willing to commit to prayer Sunday, September 29 and offerings for the priests of our diocese, 10:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. as well as prayers for an increase of voca- tions in our diocese. $30 cost includes Roast Beef Dinner lunch. Optional lodging and additional with homemade salads and pies 708 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD meals are also available. 8moszwald Advanced tickets (through September 22): Adults $8, Children (ages 5-10) $5 605-348-5228 [email protected] or )605-716-5214. Tickets at the door: Adults $10, Children $5 September 9, Monday Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30 a.m-5 p.m. l l l l sCatholics Returning Home: Six-week Silent Auction B-I-N-G-O Country Store Boutique Store Youth Room Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 16 WRC Social Justice Commission August 2019 Rachel’s Vineyard Offers Post-Abortive Healing BY: ALLEN MACARTNEY giveness and healing. It’s very moving.” The retreats help participants see God as loving and forgiving. Healing is a process One-in-four women have had an and participants do not go home fully healed, but the process has begun. Hearing the abortion by age 45. More than half stories of others working through post-abortive grief helps participants realize they these women report having are not alone in their pain. It breaks the isolation that secrecy can cause. thoughts about suicide after their Malinda Tibbitts experienced this grief personally, after having two abortions as a abortion. Many women quietly young adult. “I trusted what newspapers and television said about abortion. The med- bury the psychological pain of ical profession and our government said it was so easy, free, and safe. But immediately abortion, but ministries like after my first abortion I felt that I had done something wrong. After my second abor- Rachel’s Vineyard are helping tion I felt a greater sense of loss and shame. They lied to me. These were not the mere them find closure and receive ‘lumps of flesh’ I had been told. I buried the guilt for 30 years.” healing. Then she heard about Rachel’s Vineyard and attended a retreat. “Before attending I “After abortion many was afraid of what might surface inside me. I really didn’t want to face more pain.” Yet, people feel shame, guilt, and Tibbitts says the retreat offered thoughtful and helpful illustrations that led to deep loss,” says Lynda Munroe, healing. who organizes Rachel’s Vine- One past participant told Lynda, “For the first time in 10 years I don’t hate yard myself.” Another one shared, “The communication has reopened between my husband retreats, with her husband and me.” Terry, in the National Capital While healing ministry is important, avoiding abortions is a far easier route. Lynda area. “If (these feelings) continue and Terry say that parents of teens can play a key role. “Stay open and communicative for more than three months they with your teen. Don’t threaten. Educate them about sex education and abortion so can develop into Post Abortion they know the real emotional risks.” If a teen ends up pregnant, Lynda emphasizes Stress Syndrome — a lot like PTSD. that “an unplanned pregnancy is not a tragedy. Life is a gift from God. That’s what Depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, parents should say to teens. If it happens, come and tell us. We’re here for you. We’re sleeping disorders, anger, and panic attacks going to help you walk through this.” sometimes follow.” Copyrighted; first appeared in SpurOttawa on June 11, 2019 Terry adds that post-abortive men also experience many of (http://www.spurottawa.com/rachels-vineyard-offers-post-abortive-healing/) Reprint these same emotions. He says they sometimes bury the feelings permission granted by the author. Article also appeared in the July 2019 Rachel’s Vineyard by becoming angry, abusive, or workaholics. “These retreats “Vine and Branches” newsletterhttps://www.rachelsvineyard. create a place where people can share, often for the first time,” org/PDF/vb/vine-branches.pdf. he said. “Abortion involves violence,” says Lynda. “It causes long- Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreat term emotional trauma that often ripples outward and affects October 11-13, 2019, western South Dakota relationships in families, friends, and colleagues. It can unleash Call Carol at 605-374-5639 or a lot of other violence, anger, and depression in people.” email [email protected] Rachel’s Vineyard was designed by a counselling psycholo- gist in the early 1990s. Each year more than one thousand of Pro-life leaders urged to persevere, teach truth ‘with love’ the retreats are offered worldwide. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, “These retreats create a place where people can share, often told diocesan pro-life leaders gathered in Louisville, Aug. 5-7, that they are part of the for the first time, their deepest feelings about their abortion ex- “most important human rights effort of our time and our age.” Eighty-five directors of perience,” says Terry. “It all happens within a supportive, confi- pro-life ministry from 63 dioceses around the country gathered for the Diocesan Pro- dential, and non-judgmental environment. The result: it starts a Life Leadership Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic process of restoration, renewal, and healing.” Bishops. The theme of the conference was “Christ, Our Hope.” Archbishop “Talk therapy isn’t enough often to bring healing to post- Naumann, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Commit- abortive people,” Lynda said. “So we build in a wide range of tee on Pro-Life Activities, delivered the conference’s opening keynote ad- healing methods, like creating ambiance with candles, that dress Aug. 5. In the talk — titled “Life Will Be Victorious,” which also is involve all senses.” his episcopal motto — he thanked the diocesan pro-life leaders for helping Lynda and Terry most recently hosted an Ottawa retreat the their bishops and dioceses “build a culture of life.” During the three-day weekend of May 31. “We start the weekend by sharing dinner conference, participants had a variety of break-out sessions led by experts together,” says Lynda, “then move into a ‘Living Scripture’ exer- in law and medicine, diocesan leaders and parish priests. Sessions cise time where we read a Bible story. Then someone reads it included: overturning Roe v. Wade, ministry again in the first person, as if he or she is experiencing it di- to people after abortion, hospice and rectly,” said Terry. “It helps people sense God’s compassion and palliative care, and assisted suicide. mercy for them, process unresolved grief, and accept God’s for- August 2019 Making Sense of Bioethics WRC 17 The corpse raiders are duping the public Most people recognize the importance in Chinese hospitals to receive those trans- harvesting tissues under these circumstances development, alterna- of obtaining consent before retrieving planted body parts. International pressure would only exacerbate the original evil act tive and ethically organs from the bodies of deceased persons. quickly mounted to ban the practice. that terminated the child’s life. Taking cells non-controversial cell They also understand the necessity of show- While it is clear that we shouldn’t kill or tissues without consent would be a sources should instead ing respect for those bodily remains follow- others for the purpose of obtaining their callous extension of the original desecration be pursued, using, for ing death. organs or body parts, it should be equally of his or her bodily life. example, cells obtained Recent news stories have chronicled the clear that when an intentional act of killing Additionally, it is important to recognize from routine surgeries troubling story of a funeral home in Col- has already taken place, and a ca- that even if the mother of an intentionally like the removal of an Fr. Tadeusz orado clandestinely taking body parts out of daver is available, valid informed aborted child were to sign the dotted line appendix, or foreskin Pacholczyk, corpses and selling them to medical supply consent is still required prior to saying she granted her permission for the removal during new- Ph.D. companies. One family was horrified to harvesting bodily tissues. All baby’s cells and organs to be donated, born circumcision, or learn that their mother’s head, arms, pelvis, ethically sound research in- that consent would necessarily be null fetal remains following Director of and parts of her legs had been harvested volving human subjects is and void. Because she arranged for a spontaneous miscar- Education without their knowledge or consent. They predicated upon informed the taking of the child’s life, she riage, after valid in- The National and others are now suing the company. The consent, which needs to be already categorically demonstrated formed consent is able Catholic funeral home had been selling body parts to given either by the donors that she does not have the child’s best to be properly obtained Bioethics Center, places as far away as Saudi Arabia, and re- themselves before they die, or by interests in mind. From from the parents. Con- turning containers of ashes to the families their duly appointed proxy, the ethical vantage sent given after the Philadelphia. that did not contain any actual trace of their acting on behalf of, point, she disquali- natural loss of a preg- www.ncb loved ones. and in the best inter- fies herself from nancy would be analo- center.org The public outcry following these ests of, the deceased being able to gous to granting revelations, and the subsequent FBI inves- individual. provide valid consent permission for an tigation and legal prosecution of the funeral When it comes on behalf of her organ donation from a home directors, reminds us how easy it is to to extracting cells or organs from the corpse now-deceased child by the very decision to couple’s naturally deceased newborn. transgress important moral boundaries of a deceased child at an abortion clinic, have the abortion in the first place. Even though significant scientific when we fail to respect the remains of the however, these ethical requirements for While the action of taking bodily tissues breakthroughs may have occurred in the deceased. consent cannot legitimately be satisfied. without consent would be a lesser evil than past using illicitly gained cells and tissues Indeed, legal measures can remind us of Some have been tempted to argue that the act of killing, this does not lead to the from direct abortions, this cannot ethically our duties towards the dead, whether aborted children “would have consented” to conclusion that we can therefore permit or sanitize this approach to tissue procure- through laws that criminalize grave organ donation if they had been given the encourage fetal corpse raiding at abortion ment, nor justify the continuation of the robbing, for example, or those forbidding chance, since those organs are no longer clinics simply because we have some good practice in the future. In fact, outlawing the the use of executed persons’ bodies for re- needed by them after death. But if the use in mind, like pushing forward the fron- use of the remains of abortion victims by search. A few years ago, Chinese officials justification for harvesting fetal organs is tiers of biological knowledge, or producing scientists and researchers would be a small were timing the capital punishment of their alleged to be the implied consent of the a new vaccine or even developing an impor- but highly important first step towards prisoners in order to harvest their organs as child, this has to be characterized as a false, tant therapy for a serious disease. showing proper societal respect for the soon as well-paying foreigners had arrived even violent, presumption. The activity of Wherever cells from directly aborted many unborn children who unjustly perish fetuses are used in research or product in abortion clinics today. Monthly Message From Our Lady Prayer Intentions On the 25th of each month, Our Lady A Safe Environment for Children and Young People appears to the Medjugorje of the Holy Father visionary Marija to give us her message. The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and SEPTEMBER maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. “Dear children! My call for you is To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim prayer. May prayer be a joy for Assistance coordinator, Barbara Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach The Protection of the you and a wreath which binds to victims, she can be contacted privately at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has you to God. Little children, trials caller ID and messaging features. All information will be treated confidentially. Oceans: will come and you will not be That politicians, scientists Alleged victims are advised of their right to report alleged abuse to civil strong, and sin will reign but, if authorities. and economists work you are mine, you will win, be- together to protect the cause your refuge will be the In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct world’s seas and oceans. Heart of my Son Jesus. There- involving children or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or fore, little children, return to volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. prayer until prayer becomes life For more information, go to: for you in the day and the night. The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG Thank you for having responded the diocesan website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. to my call.” 7/25/19 18 WRC Diocese/Parishes August 2019

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd assistant training offered Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children ages 3 to 12. Training for cathechist’s assistants is available Saturday, Sep- tember 14, at Our Lady of the Black Hills Church, 12365 Sturgis Rd., Piedmont, from 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop is free. Assistant training will cover preparing the environ- ment; the role of the assistant; and child directed activity. To register call Rhonda Gehlsen at Our Lady of the Black Hills, 787-5168 or register online at https://csg919.eventbrite.com. According to a flyer released by Our Lady of the Black Hills Church: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is based on the belief that God and the child are already in relationship. ... The atrium is a special gathering place where children can come to know Jesus the Good Shepherd. It is prepared with materi- als that are child-sized, allowing the child to work with them as a way of meditating upon the essen- tials of our faith. Suzanne Wilhelmi is leading the training. She has been a CGS catechist for 15 years and has been using Montessori methods for 20 years. Currently, six parishes offer Catechesis of the Playground Dedicated Good Shepherd atriums: Cathedral of Our Lady of A playground was blessed at Our Lady of the Black Hills Church, Piedmont, following the 11 Perpetual Help and Blessed Sacrament Church in a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 14. The price for the equipment was $24,000. The Western South Rapid City; Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont; Dakota Catholic Foundation gave $5,000. A significant portion of the fundinging came from St. Joseph Church, Spearfish; St. John the Evangelist the children of Gene Albrecht. He was a longstanding member since 1966 of St. Mary Church Church, Ft. Pierre; and Holy Cross Church, Timber in Piedmont. In the interest of supporting the expanding parish membership and on behalf of Lake. St. Mary's, he was one of the members who helped acquire the acreage and supported building the new church — Our Lady of the Black Hills. He passed away in December 2017, and it was the family’s desire to make a contribution in his memory towards building a play- ground and outdoor family area at the church. Pictured are family members Grant Albrecht, Kristie Berg, Holly Kopplin, Lois Oetker, Melana Howe, Kim Peterson and pastor Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek. (Missing: Sally Dodge). Parishioners of the Piedmont church also contributed to- wards the playground. (Courtesy photo) August 2019 WRC 19

Adopt-A-Seminarian Collections Diocesan Seminarian Burses (as of 6/30/19) Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Only income from these donations is used to support diocesan seminarian education. Figures as of 7/24/19 Ambur, Irene ...... 4,707.22 LaCroix, Trude ...... 3,000.00 Parish Parish Goals Received Baskerville, Doreen ...... 1,420.00 Lux, Peter & Gertrude ...... 1,200.00 Bell, John M...... 1,000.00 McManus, Lyle ...... 450.00 Belle Fourche 3,000.00 ...... 0.00 Berning, Fr. Francis ...... 3,105.00 McManus, Mary ...... 150.00 Bonesteel 1,200.00 ...... 1,000.00 Bertrand, Howard ...... 1,200.00 McNaboe, Fr. Thomas ...... 1,000.00 Buffalo and Missions 600.00 ...... 600.00 Bishop’s Burse ...... 4,706.72 Meade, Fr. Cornelius ...... 1,720.00 Burke 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 Blessed Virgin Mary ...... 1,517.00 Meyer, Dillen ...... 500.00 Colome 3,000.00 ...... 2,844.00 Bollinger Family ...... 41,136.19 Miller, Donald and Kathleen ...... 880.00 Custer 2,000.00 ...... 7,233.31 Bourassa, Margaret ...... 150.00 Morvay, Fr. Andrew ...... 33,000.00 Deadwood 2,100.00 ...... 2,100.00 Budmayr, Minnie ...... 1,797.00 Muldoon, Fr. Ralph ...... 1,375.00 Cahoy, Emil ...... 500.00 Nemec, Ed & Elizabeth ...... 50,000.00 Eagle Butte and Missions 2,000.00 ...... 200.00 Callahan, Mabel ...... 19,750.00 O’Connell, Msgr. William ...... 23,000.00 Fairfax 1,000.00 ...... 500.00 Carr, Harry ...... 915.25 O’Doherty, Fr. Leo ...... 800.00 Faith and Missions 1,700.00 ...... 0.00 Caswell, Margaret ...... 30,000.00 O’Dowd, Fr. Patrick ...... 2,650.00 Ft. Pierre 5,000.00...... 5,111.50 Costigan, Msgr. Michael ...... 34,836.67 Padula, Fr. Dominic ...... 12,671.20 Gregory 2,000.00 ...... 2,500.00 Cower, Fr. D. Craig ...... 6,625.00 Plante, Fr. Richard ...... 93,055.92 Hermosa 600.00 ...... 1,710.00 Cower, Robert H. & Blanche A. . . .153,323.96 Prendiville Family ...... 4,235.00 Hill City 3,000.00 ...... 3,000.00 Cower, Rod H...... 5,725.00 Rath, Deacon Vern ...... 1,317.00 Hot Springs/Edgemont 3,000.00 ...... 2,996.13 Dauwen, Ray ...... 500.00 Reedy, Camille ...... 929.00 Davies, Dorothy ...... 5,000.00 Roach, Msgr. Michael ...... 4,346.00 Kenel/Bullhead/Wakpala 1,000.00 ...... 0.00 Decker, Maude Cower ...... 4,000.00 Ruud, Donna ...... 20.00 Keystone 2,000.00 ...... 3,500.00 Deisch, Fr. Raymond ...... 6,155.00 St. Anthony-Hot Springs ...... 3,547.72 Lead 5,700.00 ...... 5,700.00 DeMers, Ray ...... 300.00 St. Francis of Assisi-Sturgis ...... 9,922.55 Lemmon/Morristown/Watauga/McIntosh 3,500.00 ...... 4,250.20 Dimmerling, Bishop Harold ...... 43,836.14 St. Joseph-Mud Butte ...... 250.00 Lower Brule/Reliance/Kennebec 1,000.00 ...... 25.67 Diskin, Fr. William ...... 4,316.28 St. Joseph-Scenic ...... 2,070.78 Martin/Kadoka 500.00 ...... 225.00 Donahoe, Fr. James ...... 700.00 St. Mary-Lemmon ...... 1,371.00 McLaughlin 2,000.00 ...... 2,000.00 Dosch, Pius and Jerome ...... 40,000.00 St. Mary-Newell ...... 500.00 Midland 600.00 ...... 0.00 Doyle, Msgr. Arthur ...... 5,375.00 St. Paul-Belle Fourche ...... 750.00 Milesville 600.00 ...... 20.00 Drew, Msgr. Bernard ...... 4,488.00 St. Therese-RC ...... 4,610.00 Dries, Theodore & Gretchen ...... 12,369.56 Scherer, Fr. Gerald N...... 3,060.00 Mission/St. Francis Mission Parishes 900.00 ...... 0.00 Dube, Msgr. Robert ...... 400.00 Schofield, Mary Ellen ...... 550.00 New Underwood 1,000.00 ...... 916.67 Erhardt Family ...... 335,496.56 Sonn, Lorraine ...... 80.00 Newell 1,500.00 ...... 0.00 Falzone, Mauriece ...... 10,000.00 Szalay, Fr. Eugene ...... 7,300.00 Philip 2,400.00 ...... 2,400.00 Fencl, Fr. Leonard SJ...... 500.00 Thompson, Msgr. Michael ...... 133,693.76 Piedmont 6,000.00 ...... 6,000.00 Feuerbach, Msgr. Leo ...... 80,289.53 Tunnissen, Fr. James ...... 3,400.00 Pine Ridge Mission Parishes 1,000.00 ...... 0.00 Garry, Russel ...... 950.00 Vannix, Dorothy ...... 115,866.98 Presho/Murdo/Draper 400.00 ...... 400.00 Gorman, Fr. Thomas ...... 1,534.00 Welsh, Bishop Lawrence ...... 1,200.00 RC-Blessed Sacrament 20,000.00 ...... 25,000.00 Gravel, Ed ...... 1,650.00 Whiteside, Fr. Robert ...... 1,600.00 Groell, Fr. John ...... 1,000.00 Zacher, Catherine & Eugene ...... 2,525.00 RC-OLPH Cathedral 20,000.00 ...... 31,903.79 Healy, Msgr. Thomas ...... 1,558.00 Zelnik, Fr. Ron-Kadoka ...... 340.00 RC-ICC 0.00 ...... 0.00 Igoe, Fr. Patrick ...... 3,485.00 Zelnik, Fr. Ron-Midland ...... 790.00 RC-St Isaac Jogues 500.00 ...... 500.00 Jones, Netta ...... 1,200.00 Other funds RC-St. Therese 12,000.00 ...... 12,000.00 Krebs, Ernest & Frank ...... 30,000.00 Leo “Pete” Berens Memorial Fund . . .323,339.21 Spearfish 7,700.00 ...... 13,265.43 Krebs, Lewis & Abbie ...... 52,076.06 Fr. Peter Kovarik Memorial Fund . . . .70,855.89 Sturgis 5,500.00 ...... 5,510.00 Appreciation is extended to Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Redfield, Timber Lake/Isabel/Trail City 3,500.00 ...... 4,165.00 for contributing to the Bishop’s Burse; and the anonymous donor for contributing Wall/Lakeside 2,000.00 ...... 2,000.00 to the the Scherer Burse. White River 200.00 ...... 232.75 Winner 7,500.00 ...... 2,556.00 Total $136,100.00 ...... $152,765.45 PRAA Memorial Burses Thank you to all who contributed to the Adopt-A-Seminarian Fund. Only income from these donations is used to support retired priests. Anna Berens...... 12,000.00 Margaret Biggs ...... 1,000.00 Fr. D. Craig Cower...... 8,550.00 Anonymous...... 633.26 Dosch, Jerome and Pius ...... 40,000.00 Fr. Christopher Scadron ...... 380.00 Emma Smith ...... 1,000.00 Hazel Smith ...... 1,000.00 Valades Family ...... 9,000.00 Frank & Margaret Woster ...... 2,531.00

PRAA Board Chair Fr. Kerry Prendiville For information on donating to PRAA Memorial Burse, contact Finance Manager Rick Soulek, 343-3541. 20 WRC Diocese/Parishes August 2019 Assumption feast invites people to look to Special collection for Burke and Custer Aug. 24-25 heaven with hope, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary’s assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said. After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Assumption Aug. 15, Pope Francis also blessed thousands of rosaries that will be given to Catholics in Syria “as a sign of my closeness, especially for families who have lost someone because of the war. Prayers made with faith are powerful. Let us keep praying for peace in the Middle East and the whole world,” said the pope, who explained that Aid to the Church in Need spearheaded the initiative to send some 6,000 rosaries to Catholic communities in Syria. He also expressed his concern and prayers for those affected by monsoons in South Asia. A week of heavy rains triggered deadly landslides and flooding in India, where, according to government officials, nearly 300 people died and more than 1.2 million people were forced from their homes. Officials in Myanmar reported more than 50 people have died there.

Inner Healing Prayer Retreat Nearly stationary thunderstorms dropped 5-7” of rain in and around Custer overnight with Dr Clare Ten Eyck August 2-3. More than 700 residents were left without power and the town was shut down Thursday, October 24-Sunday, October 27 for serveral hours as French Creek overflowed its banks. (Photo by Father Grant Gerlach.) Sioux Spiritual Center 12 spaces only, fee $200 Register at www.siouxspiritualcenter.org/retreats

In Your Prayers In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and death an- niversaries of the priests and deacons who serve us. Ordinations: September 13, 1986, Dcn. James “Heavy” Garnett; September 22, 1979, Dcn. Earl “Joe” Witte. Birthdays: Sep- tember 12, Fr. Adam Hofer; September 17, Dcn. Paul Keller; September 20, Fr. Marcin Gar- bacz; September 22, Dcn. Michael Curtin; September 28, Fr. James Hoerter; September 29, Fr. Jacob Bodickker, SJ. Necrology: September 2, 2009, Earl Kurth, SJ; September 4, 2009, John Birdsall; September 7, 1952, James Sweeney; September 9, 2016, Dcn. Thomas Lane; September 11, 1936, John Hanton; September 12, 2018, Robert Baden; September 14, 1954, Joseph Zimmerman, SJ; September 14, 1972, Bishop William Mc- Carty; September 16, 1966, Hugo Eichenhofer; September 20, 1947, Michael Kelly; Sep- tember 20, 1957, John Vigneron; September 21, 1949, Austin Bonner; September 21, 1987, Vincent Carty; September 22, 1997, Dcn. Francis Hairy Chin; September 23, 1951, Henry Kipp; September 25, Dcn. Theodore Knife; September 29, 1967, Francis Bell.

The town of Burke, in the southeast corner of our diocese, recently experienced a devastating storm including a tornado, high winds, hail and heavy rain. The lawn at Sacred Heart Church collected debris and a couple windows blew out; also the rectory was damaged during the August 6 storm that destroyed businesses and tore the roofs off homes. The Diocese of Rapid City is taking up a collection to assist the families in Burke and Custer who have been affected by these storms. Catholic Social Services will administer these funds in collaboration with the Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee. This collection will be taken up next weekend, August 24-25. (Photo courtesy Father Jonathan Dillon) August 2019 WRC 21 Curia Corner — Match Game Edition ‘You cannot be a Catholic and sit on the PRESERVING A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, sidelines,’ archbishop says BY KATHY CORDES, DIOCESAN ARCHIVIST WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a crowded bar, bustling with young adult Catholics from the When it was announced that Bishop Robert Gruss was being moved to the Diocese Washington area for the monthly Theology on Tap, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory shared his of Saginaw, the Diocesan Archives received many questions regarding the history of the pain over what the archdiocese suffered in the past year due to priestly abuse scandals, and bishop’s office. The diocese has had eight bishops, an Vicar Apostolic of the Dakotas and encouraged the young adults to turn to the Eucharist as a source of healing. “I’m not quite as a Coadjutor Bishop. Each of them developed their own crest and motto. Can you name young as you, but I, too, am let down by the leadership in the church,” Archbishop Gregory which bishop goes with which crest? Need help? Here’s a list of bishops: said. “I’ve been embarrassed. I’ve been embarrassed as a Catholic, as a priest, and as a Bishop Martin Marty Bishop John Lawler bishop, because of the behavior by some of my fellow clerics. When the family has been Bishop John Stariha Bishop Harold Dimmerling embarrassed, everyone in the family feels embarrassed, and I do too,” said the 71-year-old Bishop Joseph Busch Bishop Charles Chaput archbishop. “I know this past year has been an extraordinarily painful year for Washington.” Bishop William McCarty Bishop Blase Cupich Hundreds attended Theology on Tap Aug. 13 to hear from the archbishop, who answered Bishop Leo Dworschak Bishop Robert Gruss questions ranging from his daily prayer life and his favorite restaurants in Rome, to his conversion story as a young boy in Chicago. He also answered questions about the abuse Notice there are eight crests and 10 bishops on this list. We don’t have a record the crisis, inclusivity and sensitivity within the church, and evangelization. “You cannot be a crests for two bishops. Answers are below. Good luck. Catholic and sit on the sidelines,” Archbishop Gregory told the young people. “To be a 2) member of the church means you've got to get in and get your hands dirty in the mix of the 1) 3) whole arena of faith from what we believe and profess to how we live and treat one another. ... You can’t not invest yourself into this family.”

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Answers: 1) Bishop Harold 7) Dimmerling, fifth bishop, 8) 1969-1987; 2) Bishop Robert Gruss, eighth bishop, 2011-2019; 3) Bishop John Lawler, third bishop, 1916-1948; 4) Bishop Blase Cupich, seventh bishop, 1998- 2010; 5) Bishop Charles Chaput, sixth bishop, 1988-1997; 6) Coadjutor Bishop Leo Dworschak, 1946-1947; 7) Vicar Apos- tolic of the Dakotas Bishop Martin Marty, 1879-1895; 8) Bishop William McCarty, sixth bishop. 22 WRC August 2019

(Photo courtesy Terra Sancta Retreat Center) Deacon Retreat focuses on ‘Strengthening Marriages to Strengthen Ministry’ The 2019 Annual Deacon Retreat was held August 9-11, 2019 at the Terra Sancta Retreat The retreat was coordinated by Deacon Joe Sandrini and Deacon Greg Sass, director of Center. The theme of the retreat was “Strengthening Marriages to Strengthen Ministry.” Diaconate Formation for the Diocese of Rapid City. Bishop Steven Biegler, Bishop of The joint retreat, with the Diocese of Cheyenne, was led by “The Marriage Missionaries” Cheyenne, presided at the Masses with Fr. Michel Mulloy, diocesan administrator, who was — Matt and Mindy Dalton. the homilist at the Saturday Mass. There were 76 deacons, deacon candidates, and their The couple has been doing missionary work for 12 years. According to their website, “once spouses in attendance. they invited Jesus to be at the center of their marriage and the primary source of their love, “During this retreat, many new friendships were developed between the diaconate they acquired a burning desire and passion to share God’s glorious design with others communities, and future combined retreats will probably be scheduled,” said Deacon Sass. through a process called Marriage Coaching — a mentoring friendship, one couple to To learn more about the diaconate program in the Diocese of Rapid City, visit another.” www.rapidcitydiocese.org/permanent-diaconate/ or call Deacon Sass at 605-343-3541.

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Podcasts on tap Search “Official Podcast for the Diocese of Rapid City”on your favorite podcast player or find a link at rapidcitydiocese.org August 2019 Education Update WRC 23 Elementary Education at Red Cloud: Building a Community of Belief What makes a Red Cloud education ef- Heritage Reading Program, which offers fective for its youngest students? Ann- students another way to connect with their Marie Amiotte, Red Cloud’s elementary Lakota identify. The program is described school principal, does not hesitate to an- as “a means to build one’s own identity as a swer: unique and precious link in the chain of life “Teachers that unequivocally and gen- ... through reading our traditions and sto- uinely believe that all students can succeed.” ries.” As principal, Amiotte has seen how that In Alvarez’s words, “Our main goal is to mindset of belief among the faculty, along make the children aware of the precious with high expectations in the classroom, can treasure they have as a heritage; to do it not unlock each young student’s potential. She as a duty or something we ‘must’ preserve explains that, in the elementary school at for future generations, but because we see Duc in Altum teams travel the diocese Red Cloud, students in kindergarten the beauty of it. To feel that ‘we love to be Duc in Altum team Jesse Willis, Erica Bender, Hannah Lacina, and Jeff Wanner pose for a through grade 8 are all part of a “learning who we are and we celebrate our identity photo while in Martin, July 28 through August 1. The four were one of three teams traveling community” that encompasses the school’s with praise, pride and thanksgiving.’” the diocese leading a week-long parish ”mission” for the youth sponsored by the Office of mission of educating both the mind and the Further strengthening the elementary Vocations. The week includes faith learning with games, songs, and fun. (Photo courtesy spirit. That means that students focus not school’s connection to their Lakota her- Marj Frew) only on academics, but also on itage is the presence of the Iyápi Glukínipi developing character, compassion, and Owáyawa Thanka, the Lakota language im- confidence in their identity as Lakota mersion classroom designed by Thunder Welcome to Our Lord’s Table students. Valley Community Development Corpo- Lakota virtues, from generosity to wis- ration and based on Red Cloud’s main dom, are a primary focus throughout the campus. This program, which has been year. Monthly assemblies for grades k-4 housed within the Mackert building for help to emphasize their importance and the past three years, has a total of 16 stu- build a community atmosphere. Students dents ranging from Kindergarten through and faculty gather each month to focus on Grade 2. The presence of the program in a virtue. the building “has been powerful because “We talk about what that virtue is, and that’s all Lakota, all pride. When you have we practice it throughout the month. We that in your building, the rest of us have to keep track and reward each other when we absorb it,” says Amiotte. see another student or teacher displaying All those components, alongside a St. Isaac Jogues, Rapid City that virtue.” says Amiotte. strong curriculum and caring teachers, are The spiritual component of the elemen- what make early childhood education at Confirmation Preparation tary experience at Red Cloud has been Red Cloud so special. When Amiotte strengthened this year by the presence of describes the atmosphere of the Red Cloud Have a student preparing for confirmation? Want to learn more about the sacrament? Gloria Alvarez, the designated Campus elementary, the energy and urgency of the Watch for this Q&A featuring questions for confirmands from the Office of the Bishop. Minister for Grades k-8. Originally from school’s mission is crystal clear. Who offered the first Mass? When? Chile, Alvarez began her relationship with “It’s a whole different mindset. There are Jesus Christ. On Holy Thursday night, the night before he died, at the Last Supper. Red Cloud as a volunteer religion teacher no excuses. These are our kids, these are Catechism of the Catholic Church (1326) for grades k-4, and her role later evolved to amazing kids, these are smart kids, and we At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic her current position as Campus Minister. (need to) keep changing things up in the sacrifice of his body and blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross Her role has ranged from spearheading ac- classroom until we are able to unlock each throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved spouse, tivities for Catholic seasons, such as Advent individual student’s potential. They are the church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a and Lent, to providing a loving, listening going to succeed because they are Lakota, bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace and a pledge of future glory is given to us (SC 47). ear for students who are struggling, but not not in spite of being Lakota.” in need of formal counseling. What is the Sacrifice of the Mass? In addition to nurturing spirituality in (Article provided by Red Cloud Indian It is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, made present when the priest repeats the the student body at Red Cloud, staff in the School. Read more at https://www.red cloud- words of consecration spoken by Jesus over the bread and wine at the Last Supper. elementary school have developed the school.org.) 24 WRC August 2019 Area Newman Center welcome back activities, Mass times

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Chadron State College Newman House Newman Center 907 Main Street, Chardon, Neb. Amy Graham l 308-432-3673 316 East Kansas City Street, Rapid City cscnewmanhouse.com 605-716-4130 l www.rcnewmancenter.com Sat. 5:30 p.m./Sun. 9:00 a.m Mass Brendan Murphy, Director l [email protected] Sat. 4p.m. Confessions Both at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 364 Cedar St. Aug. 24, 7 p.m. S’mores and Cornhole Game Night Aug. 25, 5 p.m. Sunday Supper Get to know your Catholic Campus Ministry in Chadron. If you are attending Chadron 6 p.m. Adoration/confession/7 p.m. Mass State College in the fall, we want to be sure you know who we are, where we are located, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. Adoration/12 p.m. Daily Mass and what we do. The Newman House is a place to get together will other Catholic Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Ping-Pong Tournament students for social and spiritual events and activities. Every Wednesday while CSC is in Aug. 28, 11 a.m. Adoration/12 p.m. Daily Mass session, we gather for a 5 p.m. meal — good home cooked food, — and then Bible 8 p.m. Swing Dancing study at 8:30 p.m. This is just one of the regular events that we hold throughout school Aug. 29, 4:30 p.m. Daily Mass year in addition to our game and movie nights, retreats, and service projects. The house 7 p.m. Movie night Aug. 30, 11 a.m. Adoration/12 p.m. Daily Mass is a community center for students to study, do laundry, watch television, and use the 8 p.m. Outdoor Coffee Haus WiFi. Find us on Facebook (CSC Newman House), Instagram (cscnewman), and Twitter (CSCNewmanHouse).