Newly Named Chicago Archbishop Takes Cues from Pope Francis by Patricia Zapor Archbishop Cupich, Cur- the People of God

VOLUME 42 NUMBER 6 DIOCESE OF RAPID CITY, Diocesan Website: www.rapidcitydiocese.org SOUTH DAKOTA

Serving Catholics in Western South Dakota since May 1973 Newly named Chicago archbishop takes cues from Pope Francis By Patricia Zapor Archbishop Cupich, cur- the people of God. WASHINGTON (CNS) — rently the bishop of Spokane, The framework Pope Fran- Most people’s everyday tasks Washington, will be installed cis laid out at the beginning of — grocery shopping, cooking as archbishop of Chicago the extraordinary Synod of dinner, keeping up with fam- Nov. 18, succeeding the retir- Bishops on the family is a ily — are part of what ing Cardinal Francis E. model for how the business of Chicago’s newly named arch- George. the church should be con- bishop looks to in seeking Coming from a family of ducted, he said. balance between his official nine children, the archbishop “The Holy Father is very roles and being a pastor. said he has many married sib- clear about listening to all In an Oct. 6 interview with lings, 17 nieces and nephews, voices,” said Archbishop Cu- Catholic News Service, Arch- and an equal number of great- pich. “He specifically noted bishop Blase J. Cupich said nieces and great-nephews. that it doesn’t matter what sta- those are the kinds of things “We talk,” he said. “I know tion you have in the life of the he does to try to stay in touch their lives and I know their church, what position you with what really matters in the stresses. I also stay close to a hold, but that it’s important lives of the people he shep- lot of families that I have for all voices to be heard, to herds as their bishop. known in the 40 years I have speak frankly and with char- been a priest.” ity.” Staying close includes Talking about how he has doing his own grocery shop- kept balance in his own life as ping for the occasions when bishop first of Rapid City, he skips his usual meals with South Dakota, (1988-2010) the seminarians whose resi- and now in Spokane, Arch- dence he shares and makes bishop Cupich cited the dinner for friends. pope’s homily at a vigil Mass Simply keeping track of the and in opening remarks at the prices of milk and bread helps synod. him have a sense of the needs “In a very elegant, expres- of other people, Archbishop sive way, he began by situat- Cupich said. “I think it’s a ing what he was going to say

Mailing label good thing for me because I within the context of the ex- see the struggles people have perience of someone coming Archbishop Blase J. Cupich was appointed Sept. 20 to head in putting food on the table.” home after a day’s work to the Chicago Archdiocese. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) Archbishop Cupich said it have a meal with their fam- has been encouraging and em- ily,” he said. “It was as though powering to hear Pope Fran- he wanted to be in touch with Proclaim Truth, 2 Cupich’s Ministry, 4 cis talk about doing just such the lived experience of people Mark Horn Ordained to Christmas Card Contest, 5 simple things to be better at Diaconate, 3 Annual Appeal, 11-13 understanding the needs of ARCHBISHOP, CONTINUED Reflections on Archbishop Golden Anniversaries, 14 PAGE 4 2 WRC Columns October 2014 Proclaim truth with love through open and honest discussion A few weeks ago I celebrated a Mass Court not to hear the issue, believing sionary charism. Evangelization must at the Cathedral for couples who were that marriage should be defined by not be a depersonalized theory, but must celebrating major anniversaries of mar- South Dakota voters and not by the fed- instead ensure that families themselves riage. This included couples who had eral courts. But this “longstanding tradi- give concrete witness to the beauty and been married for 25 years, 50 years or tion” will now be tested in federal truth of the Gospel.” more, all the way up to 68 years of mar- district court and likely the 8th Circuit It seems to me that our society is at a riage. These couples are a great sign of Court of Appeals because of the chal- crossroads in understanding the truth what God has intended for married life. lenge in federal court by six same-sex about marriage and the importance of The relationship between these hus- couples. the family in society. Marriage today is Bishop’s Calendar bands and their wives truly reveal the We do not have to look far to see that looked at more as a way to self fulfill- October 20-November 16, 2014 love, commitment and dedication which more and more of our culture is becom- ment. When something is valued only Subject to change without notice Christ the Bridegroom has for the ing accepting of the homosexual within the context of self fulfillment, it church, his bride. lifestyle and same-sex unions. This is is bound to be detrimental to society as October 20-25, Monday The beautiful sign revealed through not too surprising as individualism and a whole and to the common good. It is Priests’ Retreat with Archbishop Hughes these couples is far different than the autonomous living continue to become contrary to God’s purpose for our lives. October 24, Friday sign displayed by the recent decision of the norm in our society. One Synod Father stated, “It is nec- 1:30 p.m. Presbyteral Council Meeting, Terra Sancta the U.S. Supreme Court. As most of you This is one of the important reasons essary to transmit a vision of marriage October 25, Saturday have read or heard, the U.S. Supreme why the Extraordinary Synod of Bish- that does not regard it as a destination, 9 a.m. Keynote Address: Social Justice Court made a decision not to consider ops which took place in Rome treated but rather as a path to a higher end, a Workshop: Defense of Human Dignity, the current cases that strike down laws the topic, “The Pastoral Challenges of road towards the growth of the person Terra Sancta upholding marriage as between one man the Family in the Context of the New and of the couple, a source of strength 6 p.m. CT Meeting with Confirmands, 7 p.m. CT Confirmation Mass, both at and one woman. Obviously, those who Evangelization,” as important for the and energy.” St. Michael, Kennebec value marriage as God has intended it to life of the church and the world. The If the true meaning of marriage and October 26, Sunday be are greatly disappointed. growing divergence around the world the family is going to endure, much ed- 10 a.m. CT Meeting with Confirmands, In a statement from the USCCB “The between the values of marriage and the ucation and conversion must happen. 11 a.m. CT Confirmation Mass, both at Supreme Court’s action fails to resolve family as proposed by the church and Faithful Catholics must lend their voices St. Mary, Lower Brule October 27, Monday immediately the injustice of marriage re- the globally diversified social and cul- to the discussion. If we believe in the sa- 5 p.m. RCCSS School Board Meeting, definition, and therefore should be of tural situations has caused much confu- credness of the sacrament of marriage, Cathedral Rectory Large Meeting Room grave concern to our entire nation.” sion and perhaps even dissent. then we have to fight for it in our society October 29, Wednesday The nation is very confused about There is a need for greater integration today, not giving up hope, but finding Stewardship Advisory Council/ what marriage truly is. Our Catholic of a “spirituality of the family” and ways to proclaim the truth about mar- Stewardship Clergy Council Retreat,Terra Sancta teaching clearly defines marriage as a moral teaching which would lead to a riage and the family. October 31, Friday unique relationship that is and can only better understanding, even of the Perhaps it begins in helping our 4 p.m. Prayer Protest for Religious Lib- be between a man and a woman. It is the church’s magisterium, regarding the young people see the gift and responsi- erty, corner of 9th and Main, Rapid City only institution, an institution that goes moral issues related to the family. bility of marriage as it truly is — a per- November 1, Saturday back to the history of mankind, which During the general discussions in the manent, faithful, and fruitful gift of self All Saints Day 4 p.m. Meeting with Confirmands, unites a wife and a husband together for Second General Session of the Synod, it between a man and a woman. Proclaim- 5 p.m. Confirmation Mass, both at Our life and unites them to any children cre- was stated, “Based on the premise that ing this truth with love through open and Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont ated from their union. This truth not only the family is the basic unit of human so- honest discussion can bear great fruit. November 3, Monday presumes, but also supports the equal ciety, the cradle of gratuitous love, and But we all have to continue to work to 1 p.m. College of Consultors Meeting, dignity of all people, especially of chil- that talking about the family and mar- strengthen and protect marriage and Bishop’s Residence November 4, Tuesday dren whose right to a mother and a fa- riage implies education in fidelity, it was stand for justice for all, especially chil- 8 a.m. Chancery Staff Mass/Breakfast, ther deserves the utmost legal reiterated that the family constitutes the dren, who are most affected by these Terra Sancta protection. future of humanity and must be pro- non-traditional experimental relation- November 4-6, Tuesday-Thursday While greatly disappointed by the tected.” ships. Good Leaders, Good Shepherds, U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, I am The family should be a living expres- The work of this Extraordinary Terra Sancta November 16, Sunday very encouraged by State Attorney Gen- sion of the Gospel. It was noted, “The Synod of Bishops comes at a very im- 11 a.m. Mass, VSI Retreat, Terra Sancta eral Marty Jackley’s statement that Gospel must not be explained, but rather portant time in the church and the world. 5:30 p.m. Mass, Social Gathering with South Dakota will continue to defend its shown, and above all, the lay faithful Let us all pray for its success, that it will West River Catholic Legislators, constitutional ban on same-sex marriage must be involved in the proclamation of bear great fruit for marriage and the fu- Terra Sancta despite a decision by the U.S. Supreme the Good News, demonstrating the mis- ture of humanity. October 2014 News WRC 3 Mark Horn ordained a deacon 2014 Postal Statement of Ownership On October 2, Mark Horn was ordained to the diaconate by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C., along with 43 other seminarians studying at the Pontifical North American College, Rome. Ordination was held at the Altar of the Chair of St. Peter, in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter, in the Vatican. During his homily, Cardinal Wuerl spoke to those about to be ordained, “To serve means to give whatever it takes to serve Christ.” (Photo by Michael Lund, PNAC Photo Service)

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Cupich addresses media and other bishops during a Reflections on the new archbishop’s ministry news conference Sept. 20 at the Quigley Center in Chicago. Pope By Laurie Hallstrom Francis named the prelate, head of Before his appointment to the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, and now as the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, Archbishop of Chicago, then-Bishop Blase Cupich served the Diocese of Rapid since 2010, to succeed Cardinal City from 1998 to 2010. In that time he oversaw many important diocesan events Francis E. George as head of the — Jubilee 2000, the diocesan centennial and the Rapid City Catholic Diocese Synod Chicago Archdiocese. He will be 2002, building Casa Maria home for retired priests, formalizing Hispanic ministry, installed Nov. 18 at Holy Name and purchasing St. Martin Monastery. Cathedral. (CNS photo/Karen Call- How is he remembered in western South Dakota and can his work here benefit away, Catholic New World) his new ministry? “What I appreciate most is his foresight to acquire the old St. Martin Monastery ARCHBISHOP, CONTINUED FROM 1 about whether Pope Francis was send- and academy and to set into motion a most successful We Walk by Faith Appeal,” and use that as a context for every- ing a particular message in naming said Bishop Robert Gruss. “The Terra Sancta Retreat Center has proven to be a won- thing he was going to say.” him to the Archdiocese of Chicago. derful gem for the diocese. The many relationships which he formed here were very It doesn’t hurt when the pope him- “My reply to that is that I think he helpful in the success of the appeal,”said Bishop Gruss. The old monastery was di- self advocates the way you’ve been sent a pastor. That’s how I look upon vided into two sections, a retreat center and a Catholic pre-school and elementary doing ministry, he admitted. “It allows myself. I think that’s what my role is.” school. The new classrooms alleviated overcrowding at the St. Elizabeth Seton Grade School. That building is now St. Thomas More Middle School. you to be more confident in that ap- His role as pastor doesn’t fit with Fr. Dan Juelfs served as vicar general for Bishop Cupich and worked with him proach and also to drill down deeper the “so-called culture wars” over vari- on several key projects. He thought the skills the bishop displayed in their years to- ous issues either, he said. “That’s a into how important it is. gether will serve him well in Chicago. “I would say that Bishop Cupich brings a very term we as pastors don’t want to be Archbishop Cupich said he expects strong faith and concern for the needs of his people. This is supported by his orga- it will be harder to manage that in his associated with. I don’t think we nizational ability as well as his ability to see the heart of the issues and not get caught new post in the enormous Archdiocese should be associated with any kind of up in the politics of any given situation,” said Father Juelfs. of Chicago. war. War divides, destroys. It has win- Bishop Cupich frequently sought the counsel of one of the senior priests in the In moving into a bigger job, there’s ners and losers. The main role of pas- diocese, Msgr. William O’Connell, who lives at Casa Maria. “I believe his deep always a risk, he said, “of being so tors is to keep people together.” prayer life and deep personal relationship with Our Lord are the best gifts he brings apart from the lived experience of He again cited Pope Francis, who to Chicago,” said Msgr. O’Connell people that you lose something. I saw said at the synod’s opening session Over the years, Bishop Cupich was very active in native ministry. “Bishop that when I moved from being a pastor that he sees his role as guaranteeing Cupich’s contribution to Lakota Ministry was his support for the Lakota people. He to a bishop. You have to try to be cre- the unity of the church. “He knows respected our cultural activities and encouraged Lakota people to bring their gifts ative. You have to look for opportuni- there are going to be different voices. to the liturgy,” said Veronica Valandra, who served as director of Native Ministries ties to minimize that risk.” People are going to disagree with each during much of Bishop Cupich’s service here. “He attended the Canku Wakan re- “I have to remind myself it’s not other, sometimes heatedly. But he treats and had Mass for the team, and he was a speaker each year at our Basic Di- my church. I don’t have to prove my- feels that his role as the chief shep- rections workshop (a course for those ministering to Native Americans). self. It’s Christ’s church,” Archbishop herd, as the successor of Peter, is to Barb Honeycutt, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Rapid City Cupich said. “I have to be attentive to promote unity among ourselves, not in Catholic School System, said, “His years as our bishop were a time of great what Christ wants. That will come in spite of the diversity, but because of it. blessing for the schools.” He encouraged the school system to establish its own the voices of the people. It will come “In many ways a diocesan bishop foundation, visited classrooms, and cheered on the Cavalier sports teams. in my own prayer experience. It will has that responsibility as well: to He was awarded the 2013 Catholic Social Services Founder’s Award. Among come in reflecting on what has already make sure that we walk together, to his contributions, he established the Ash Wednesday Collections to support proven to bear good fruit.” accompany each other,” he said. “I CSS and helped bring in speakers for the CSS Palm Sunday Brunches. The bishop foresaw the growth of the Hispanic population in the Black Hills area Archbishop Cupich noted that since want to make sure that whatever we and to meet those needs he assigned a deacon to minister to them before a priest was his appointment to Chicago was an- do as a church redounds to the benefit available. Deacon Raul Daniel said, “Then he instituted the Hispanic Ministry Task nounced Sept. 20, he has frequently of society. Society is very fragmented Force to develop a 5-year ministry plan to help guide ministry to the community. He today. It’s very polarized. If we can been asked where he falls on a spec- also assigned a priest who had been trained in the language to minister to us.” trum with the late Cardinal Joseph offer a vision to the greater society of The priest Bishop Cupich assigned grew up in Poland and was ordained for Rapid Bernardin on one end and Cardinal how a community can work together City, Father Janusz Korban. He said, “About six years ago, Bishop Cupich sent me George on the other. in spite of the differences that are to Mexico to study Spanish. I came back after three months of intensive study and “I’m just going to be myself,” he there, to learn something from each he put me in charge of the Hispanic Ministry. On the advice of the task force, I said. “I can’t be anybody else but other, then not only will we do some- began offering Spanish Mass every Sunday for parishes in Rapid City, Hill City and that.” thing for the church, but we will do Belle Fourche. Then there’s a corollary question something for society.” October 2014 News WRC 5 ‘Treasures of Our Faith’ Last fall the Rapid City Catholic School System hosted Immaculée Ilibag- iza as a speaker. She is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and wrote the book, “Left to Tell.” According to organizer Dionne Eastmo, the response of sponsors and ticket buyers was so overwhelming, after paying expenses, “We made a $10,000 chaitable donation to All Day FORE Africa; an organization supported by Immaculée that is building a medical center and school dormitories in Kibeho, Rwanda. The remaining proceeds were put toward bringing her back for a retreat: “Treasures of Our Faith,” Fri- day-Saturday, November 21-22. The Rapid City Catholic School System is sponsoring a retreat with Immaculée at the Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. “Treasures of Our Faith” will begin with registration at 4:15 p.m., Friday. The first session, “Faith, Hope and Forgiveness,” is at 5:15 p.m., followed at 7:45 p.m., with “Our Lady of Kibeho: If only we had listened.” Saturday registration opens at 8:30 a.m. The first session, “The Miracle and Power of the Rosary” is at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m., the second session is “What on Earth are We Here For?” Informa- tion and registration are at: www.Immaculee.com. The local Open to all students grades 1-12 in the Diocese of Rapid City. contact for this event is Dionne Submit entries on a sheet of paper 8.5” x 11”. Eastmo, 605-343-1708 or eastmo All entries become the property of the diocese and [email protected]. Tickets for the will not be returned. Crayon, color pencil, paint retreat are $57 single or $95 dou- Dionne Eastmo and ble for the two days. and multi-media art are all acceptable. Immaculée Ilibagiza Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, Nov. 1

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The top three prize winners and their parents will be invited to a pizza party with Bishop Robert Gruss. In addition: 1st place — the art will be used on Bishop Gruss’ Christmas Cards and a $25 gift card. 2nd place — $15 gift card & art published in the December 2014 West River Catholic. 3rd place — $10 gift card & art published in the December 2014 West River Catholic. 6 WRC News October 2014 Western South Dakota will be 2017 National Tekakwitha Conference site By Laurie Hallstrom Lakota Catholics are excited to be hosting the 2017 National Tekakwitha Conference in Rapid City. October 9, a group gathered to begin a three-year planning process outlined by the national office. A trio of women were selected by consensus to work as executive officers for the committee. Angie Stover, Pine Ridge, and Beverly Running Bear and Germaine Little Bear, both of Rapid City, accepted the leadership nominations. They will oversee the subcommittees and keep the planning stages in line with the national guidelines. Until a larger group can be formed, Stover and Little Bear will share secretary duties. Deacon Marlon Leneaugh, Rapid City, agreed to serve as treasurer. His duties will include forming a budget and keeping track of income and expenses. Co-chair Stover said the process began after several members of the Rapid City Diocese Kateri Circles, some from Pine Ridge and one from Rapid City, Kateri Courtyard Bishop Robert Gruss blessed a statue of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in the Kateri Courtyard attended a planning meeting in July at the 2014 conference which was held in of the Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City, on October 11. The statue is a smaller North Dakota. version of the one at the National Basilica in Washington, D.C. Is was created by “We shared our own desire to see a Kateri convention hosted in our own Sturgis artist, D. L. Lamphere. Before it went to Terra Sancta, the statue was taken to diocese. We agreed that we should not make any rash decisions about some- many West River parishes for devotional prayer. Donations from these parishioners, thing this big. We encouraged one another to pray for guidance,” said Stover. along with funds from the estate of Helen Maas’s of Huron, paid the cost of the The outcome of their prayer led them to contact Sr. Kateri Mitchell, executive statue.The blessing followed Mass at which Bishop Gruss was the principal celebrant and Deacon Marlon Leneaugh gave the homily. The blessing was followed by a meal. director of the Tekakwitha Conference. She came to Rapid to visit with Bishop (WRC photo) Robert Gruss and to investigate whether or not Rapid City could handle more than 1,000 people flying, driving and busing into the area. In addition, she checked to see if there were adequate convention sites and plenty of motel/hotel accommodations. Once the bishop was in agreement the decision was made that Rapid City was a feasible site. “Many people are enamored with the ‘Plains Indians’ and are curious about the area that is considered their home,” said Stover. “The local history of the Black Hills, the Wild West and the Gold Rush are fascinating for history buffs. We are surrounded by the Black Hills, the Badlands and the Great Plains. Also, the area is known for spiritual significance to the Lakota and other tribes. That alone is a huge cultural gift to share with visitors.” She added the patriotic symbol of Mt. Rushmore is a great draw for many tourists as well as the state and national parks of the area. In addition to the South Dakota pool of talent, the group will be looking for help from other states and Canadian provinces to fill committee and subcom- mittee positions. Their region, Region III, includes S.D., North Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Montana, and Kansas in the U.S.A., as well as Mani- toba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in Canada. After selecting a theme for the annual convention, planners will hold an art contest to illustrate the theme and serve as a logo for the convention. Preliminary planning places the event at the Ramkota Convention Center in Rapid City. The officers are looking for volunteers to serve on the following subcommittees: fundraising, youth, transportation, liturgy, prayer, healing and reconciliation, registration, decorations, grand entry, pow-wow, workshops, hospitality, public relations, services to handicapped, speakers, program, first aid, music, cultural day, and media. If people are interested in volunteering or donating they can contact one of the three co-chairs, Beverly Running Bear 605-381-1550, Germaine Little Bear [email protected], or Angie Stover 605-441-6237. October 2014 Events Schedule WRC 7 Help for catechism Monday nights 7-8:30 October 24, Friday November 2, Sunday sRachel’s Vineyard: For those hurting p.m. Open to young adults age 18-35. sŚrodowisko — Pumpkin Palooza: sMother Butler Center Annual due to an abortion. Held in Bismarck. Ends )Nathan Valle 850-361-6825 or Randy Open to all young adults, ages 18-35. Held Bazaar: Enjoy booths and crafts, conces- November 16. )Carol Kling 605-374-5639 Vette 605-641-3303. at 7 p.m., at Terra Sancta. Bring a pumpkin sions tables, country store, cake walk, about the retreat or 8www.rachelsvine sThe Flame: Adoration, praise and wor- to carve and a treat to share. Next event, bingo, kids games, silent auction and a yard.org for information about Rachel’s ship, and inspiring Catholic stories. Held November 23: Thanksgiving Feast. 8ke swiss steak dinner. Raffle tickets are also Vineyard. the first Thursday of the month at Terra [email protected] or [email protected]. available – Grand prize $1000. Held at November 15, Saturday Sancta, 7 p.m. 8www.TheFlameRC.com. Rapid City Young Adults are on Facebook: Mother Butler Center, 231 Knollwood s Natural Family Planning: Seminar sOLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine www.facebook.com/rcyoungadults. Drive, Rapid City, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for engaged couples or anyone wanting to sSt. Mary, Newell, Fall Bazaar: Held Mercy: First Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Cathedral October 25, Saturday learn more about natural family planning. of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. )Pam Ek- sFirst Steps: Defense of Human Dig- from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of To be held at St. Therese the Little Flower the Sea Church, 308 Sixth St. Includes berg 605-719-9669 or Vivian Ontiveros nity: Learn to put Catholic social teaching Church, Rapid City. Preregistration re- 605-393-5036. turkey and lamb dinner, raffle, kids activi- ) into practice. Learn how a local parish can quired. Family Life Ministries 605-716- s ties. Meal is $10 adults, $5 children, or $35 Prayer and Lectio: Thursdays 6:30 begin to meet some needs of the poor in 5214 ext 236. p.m., St. Martin Monastery. )Sister their communities, strengthen families, and families. sHalf Day of Prayer: Come rest awhile November 7, Friday Marmion Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011. to be a part of the legislative process. Held with the Lord and enjoy a morning of si- sPatriotic Rosary: Thursdays 6 p.m., sBishop’s Luncheon: Mass at 11:15 a.m., from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Terra Sancta. lence with periods of Lectio Divina and Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sponsored by the Social Justice Commis- Centering Prayer. Please bring your Bible. )Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909. 8 Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, sion. http://terrasancta.org/sjc2014. Free will offering. Held at St. Martin sDivine Mercy Chaplet: Sundays, 3 s talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Lunch $6. Centering Prayer Immersion Expe- Monastery, 9:30-11:30 a.m. p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual sVocations Weekend for Women: Join rience: Includes 30 minutes periods of cen- November 21, Friday Help. Followed by the patriotic rosary. the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. s tering prayer separated by meditative Treasures of our Faith with Immac- )Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909. George and priests to learn more about dis- walks. For those experienced with Center- ulee Ilibagiza: Retreat includes Immac- sFamily Rosary: Sundays, 7 p.m., St. cernment and vocations. For young women ing Prayer; call if experience is minimal. ulee’s witness of the power of prayer, Therese the Little Flower Church, Rapid ) ages 16-30. Ends November 9. Cost $25. No registration needed. Sister Marmion miracles of the rosary and inspirational City. )Mark Biggs 605-343-2467. )Bridget Decker 605-716-5214 ext. 233 or Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011. music. Begins with registration at 4:15 p.m. sHope for New Life Jail Ministry: [email protected]. October 26, Sunday at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Third Monday, 7 p.m., Catholic Social sWorld Apostolate of Fatima: First Fri- sSt. Joseph, Spearfish, Annual Turkey Registration cost $57 for one or $95 for Services. )Tony Galles 605-348-2301 or day Mass at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and de- ) Dinner: Join the parish community for two. Dionne Eastmo 605-343-1708 or Mary Sperlich 605-342-9343. votions. First Saturday, November 8, begins 8 turkey, potatoes, and gravy with all the [email protected]. To register sVocation Discernment Retreats: with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. 8 trimmings from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 for visit www.immaculee.com or Cathy Mc- )Sister Mary Wegher, OSB, 605-343-8011. Mass and exposition. Both in Our Lady’s adults and $4 for children ages 5-12. )Liz Laughlin [email protected]. Lodging: sSpiritual Direction: At St. Martin Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpet- 8 Young 605-642-2288. [email protected] or 605-716-0925. Monastery. )Sr. Margaret Hinker, OSB, Sr. ual Help. )Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202. October 27, Monday See page 5 for more information. Florence McManamen, OSB, or Sr. Edna sStewardship Study: Join the study on November 14, Friday Standing Events Marie Stephenson, OSB, 605-343-8011. sCor Jesu – Rapid City Catholic the pastoral letter, “Stewardship: A Disci- sAnnual Diocesan Women’s Retreat: The events schedule for Terra ple’s Response.” Led by Fr. Mark Mc- Sandi Ohlen will direct “May I have this Young Adults: Meets in the large meeting Cormick. Held at Terra Sancta from 6:30-8 Dance?” — A fresh way of thinking of room, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Sancta can be found on page 21. p.m. Other dates include Nov. 3, 10, 17, and prayer as your dance partner. Retreat will 24. )Bridget Decker 605-716-5214 ext. offer opportunities to deepen your relation- 233 or 8bdecker@diorc .org. ship with God through various approaches October 31, Friday to prayer. Held at Terra Sancta Retreat Cen- sWRC deadline for submissions. ter. Registration deadline November 7. Paper mailed Tuesday, November 18. )Family Life Ministries 605-716-5214 ext. )605-343-3541 or 236 or [email protected]. [email protected] or sIHM Seminary Visit: Office of Voca- [email protected] tions will host a live in weekend for young November 1, Saturday men who are juniors/seniors and college- sVocation Weekend for Young Men: age students who are interesting in know- Fr. Mark McCormick will lead a discern- ing more about seminary life. Weekend ment retreat for men in high school inter- includes tour of campus, discussions, meals ested in learning more about the Lord’s call and prayer with college seminarians, plus to the priesthood at St. John Vianney Sem- attendance at classes and time for recre- inary, Denver, Colo. No charge for the ation. No charge for the weekend. Ends No- weekend. Ends November 3. Deadline to vember 17. Deadline to register is October register is October 24. )Bridget Decker 31. )Bridget Decker 605-716-5214 ext. 605-716-5214 ext. 233. 233. 8 WRC Columns October 2014 Marriage, in fact, is the ‘primordial first institution’

In the current debate over gay mar- stands squarely at the heart and center view to continuing the species.” More Making riage, people sometimes ask: Who of marriage itself. recently, Professor Robert P. George Sense of should define marriage? Democrats or To see this fundamental point about similarly described marriage as “a Republicans in Congress? The marriage, however, we have to step be- union that takes its distinctive charac- Bioethics Supreme Court? Should it be put to a yond the cultural clichés that suggest ter from being founded, unlike other referendum, allowing the majority to that marriage is merely an outgrowth of friendships, on bodily unity of the kind Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D choose a definition? emotional and erotic companionship. that sometimes generates new life.” We can identify two kinds of “defin- The institution of marriage does not There are many kinds of love, ranging is the “primordial first institution,” itions” when it comes to marriage. The arise merely out of loving sentiment. It from maternal love to brotherly love to flowing out of the intimate and creative first touches on the essence, the objec- is born, rather, from the depths of the love of friends to love of neighbor to union of male and female. It precedes tive reality, or the truth about marriage. commitment assumed by a man and a romantic love, but only one that is other societal institutions and conven- The second involves a legal or political woman as they enter into the total com- proper and integral to marriage, tions, and is essentially ordered to- position, advanced through the media, munion of life implied in the procre- namely, spousal love with its inscribed wards creating and caring for the future judicial decisions, or other legislative in the form of the next generation. Mar- means. While these secondary defini- riage is a given reality that we come to tions of marriage can be of interest, discover in its authentic design, not a their true level of importance is prop- concept for us to“define” according to erly gauged only in reference to the first our own agenda or desires. and objective definition. Gay marriage proponents deny these Notable errors are sometimes made foundational truths about marriage. in these secondary definitions of mar- Through vigorous legislative efforts, riage. In the mid-1960’s, to consider but they are striving to impose a pro- one example, prohibitions existed in foundly false redesign for marriage more than a dozen states which out- upon society so that, in the words of lawed persons of different races from Professor George, marriage becomes marrying one another. A white man and “an emotional union for the sake of a black woman could fall in love in adult satisfaction that is served by mu- those states, but could not legally tie the tually agreeable sexual play,” thereby knot. The Supreme Court overturned undermining its intrinsic connection to those restrictions in 1967, recognizing complementary bodily union between that the ability to enter into marriage men and women. This forced reconfig- doesn’t depend on the skin color of the uration of marriage is no more defen- man and woman getting married. sible than the efforts of those who Gay marriage advocates today some- socially or legislatively attempted to times attempt to draw a parallel be- ation and education of children flowing complementarity and potential for impose a notion of “racial purity” upon tween such mixed-race marriage laws from their union. To put it another way, human fruitfulness. marriage or society in former times. and state laws that would prevent two marriage arises organically and sponta- Marriage teaches us that men need Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. men (or two women) from getting mar- neously from the radical complemen- women and women need men and that earned his doctorate in neuroscience ried to each other. They suggest that tarity of a man and a woman. children need both mothers and fathers. from Yale and did post-doctoral work legally forbidding two men from get- Sexual intimacy between men and In this sense, marriage and the family at Harvard. He is a priest of the dio- ting married stigmatizes those men in women involves the possibility of chil- represent foundational realities, not cese of Fall River, MA, and serves as much the same way that preventing a dren. No other form of sexual or erotic constructs that can be invented, de- the Director of Education at The Na- black man from marrying a white interaction encompasses this basic, or- fined, legislated, or determined by pop- tional Catholic Bioethics Center in woman stigmatized both of them. Yet ganic, and complementary possibility. ular vote or culture. Marriage, in fact, Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org there is really no parallel at all between Without parsing words, Professor Jacques LeClercq put it this way more the two cases. While marriage as an ob- Garden Mausoleum for two at Pine Lawn than 50 years ago: “The human race is jective reality is certainly color-blind to Memorial Park, Rapid City, SD. Original cost divided into two sexes whose reason the racial configuration of the spouses, $5000.00. A reasonable offer will be considered. for existence is physical union with a it can never be “genital-blind,” because 605-745-4519 male-female sexual complementarity October 2014 Columns WRC 9 Explosive business in North Dakota The “Official Portal for the North Benedictine Sisters of the Annuncia- University of Mary. The Dakota State Government” lists that tion, are dreaming no small dreams, In his address to the conference, commonwealth’s nicknames as the there in the upper Midwest. Those Briel briskly analyzed the fragmenta- Catholic Peace Garden State, the Flickertail dreams were on full display recently, tion and incoherence of 21st-century State (something to do with squirrels, when the University of Mary (home to higher education and then described Difference evidently), and the Roughrider State. 3,300 students from 42 states and 23 how Catholic Studies programs can ad- Most Americans know today’s North countries) hosted a conference cele- dress that confusion and thus serve the George Weigel Dakota as the Fracking State, where brating the work of the first holder of entire university. fortunes are being made in the energy the university’s newly created John Catholic Studies programs, Briel residential experiences of what Briel industry. Catholics in the United States Henry Newman Chair in the Liberal began, must be both intellectual and called a “truly Catholic community of may soon know North Dakota as the Arts: Dr. Don J. Briel, who has relo- apostolic; they form both habits of the conviction” lend themselves well to se- cutting edge of Catholic higher educa- cated his work in Catholic university remind and habits of the soul, offering rious vocational discernment, and to the tion reform. form from the University of St. Thomas spiritual formation in concert with information of true leaders for the future. That’s because Msgr. Jim Shea and in the Twin Cities, where he built the tellectual formation. (Having had the privilege of teach- the people of the University of Mary, gold standard of Catholic Studies pro- Catholic Studies programs must be ing many of Don Briel’s students in founded in Bismarck in 1959 by the grams over a quarter-century, to the interdisciplinary, offering students an Cracow in recent summers, I can testify encounter with “the imaginative tradi- from personal experience that that is St. Therese statue restored to orignal beauty tion of the faith, its approach to beauty, precisely what Catholic Studies pro- the great-souled works of literature grams on the Briel model produce: By Dale Schumacher (and) deep artistic traditions of Catholi- well-formed, competent, young With an upward gaze, a statue of Saint cism, its understanding of the human Catholic leaders, smart and fun to be Therese has stood at St. Therese the Little Flower Parish, Rapid City, since the person and of the range and limits of with, who are going to make important dedication of the church on May 30, 1976. politics.” Such a broad-gauged curricu- Catholic contributions to church and Thanks to the Vince Allard family the lum is good in itself; it also gives the- society.) statue was donated to the church. At the ology and philosophy their proper “fit” I will risk the charge of special time of the dedication, the parish priest was Father Michael “Leo” O’Doherty. He within the broad project of intellectual pleading by saying that my friend Don was very devoted to St. Therese and and spiritual formation. Briel is one of the true heroes of promoted the name “Saint Therese the Catholic Studies programs should be Catholic higher education in my life- Little Flower” as the name of the new built around an “incarnational princi- time. That Msgr. Shea and his col- church. ple” embodied in a committed commu- leagues in Bismarck have welcomed Recently, parish members were consid- ering a restoration to repair some broken nity of faculty, who form a communion him to the University of Mary, giving toes on one of the angels that are part of of persons (one of John Paul II’s fa- him a platform from which to extend the statue. No one knows how the statue vorite philosophical phrases) in service his work into the Latino worlds of U.S. was broken. Ordinarily, Saint Therese is to the intellectual and spiritual forma- Catholicism while continuing to be the depicted embracing a crucifix and roses. This statue does not show that, only her tion of their students. Thus a true go-to consultant for Catholic Studies arms folded in the form of a cross over transported the statue of Saint Therese to Catholic Studies program, Briel sug- programs across the country, testifies to her chest with the right forearm over the Chicago to the Daprato Rigali Studio, gested, offers students an encounter, that young school’s bright future as one left and angels handing flowers to the where the statue came from, for a com- “not merely with a set of texts but with of the leaders of Catholic higher educa- plete cleaning and restoration — restore saint. living Catholic minds who share in that tion reform. There is more going on After reading the book, “Story of a the missing toes on the angel, paint Soul,” the autobiography of St. Therese touchup and reseal the entire statue. gaudium de veritate, that joy in the than fracking in North Dakota, and that of Lisieux-Third Edition translated from Father Bill Zandri says she went to a truth at the heart of the life of a univer- “more” includes another explosive: the the original manuscripts, by John Clarke, Chicago spa for a facelift. sity, properly understood.” Briel formula for the reform of Catholic OCD, I was convinced I had to know more In the near future, I will compile my And Catholic Studies programs must higher learning. about Saint Therese and this particular research information and place it on the statue. St. Therese Parish website at www.saint- be thoroughly ecclesial: programs that In January this year, I decided to theresechurch.org. If anyone has any in- think with the mind of the church and George Weigel is a senior fellow of research the image. I learned that our formation regarding the origin of this give students an experience of the com- the Ethics and Public Policy Center in statue of Saint Therese is very rare, with beautiful statue, please share it with munion of the church, through a dis- Washington, D.C. George Weigel’s col- Father Bill Zandri or someone at the glass eyes and may be the only one of this tinctive residential experience on their umn is distributed by the Denver image design still in existence in the St. Therese Parish office. If anyone hap- world. pens to see another statue exactly like it, home campuses and on the Rome cam- Catholic Register, the official newspa- Recently, my wife Alice and I took a please take a picture of it and record the puses that many Catholic Studies proper of the Archdiocese of Denver. vacation trip to the East coast so we address and location. grams have now established. Such Phone: 303-715-3215. 10 WRC Columns October 2014 Sacred permission to be human and the tools to handle frustration Sometimes certain texts in the bible metaphorically, they give us a large be scholarly and serious. They suc- make you wonder: Is this really the enough keyboard to play ceeded in that the product was schol- word of God? Why is this text in all the songs that we arly and serious, but In scripture? What’s the lesson here? need to play in our lives. stripped of all motifs of For example, we have verses in the They give us the laments violence, vengeance, Exile Psalms, in passages that we pray litur- and the prayers we need anger, and war. What Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI gically, where we ask God to bash the to utter sometimes in the resulted was something heads of the children of our enemies face of our human condi- that looked more like a In the Book of Lamentations we against a rock. How does that invite us tion, with its many frus- Hallmark Card than a find a passage that while sounding to love our enemies? We trations, and in the face of death, series of prayers that ex- negative on the surface, is paradoxi- see passages in the tragedy, and depression. press real life and real feelings. We cally, in the face of death and tragedy, Book of Job where Job To give a simple example: A friend don’t always feel upbeat, generous, perhaps the most consoling text of all. is in despair and curses of mine shares this story: Recently he and faith-filled. Sometimes we feel The text simply states that, sometimes not on only the day he was in church with his family, which angry, bitter, and vengeful. We need to in life all we can do is put our mouths was born but the very included his seven year-old son, be given sacred permission to feel that to the dust and wait! fact that anyone was Michael, and his own mother, way (though not to act that way) and That’s sound advice, spoken from born. It’s impossible to Michael’s grandmother. At one point, to pray in honesty out of that space. the mouth of experience and the find even a trace of anything positive Michael, seated beside his grand- My parents, and for the most part mouth of faith. in his lament. Similarly, in a rather fa- mother, whispered aloud: “I’m so their whole generation, would daily, in The poet, Rainer Marie Rilke, once mous text, we hear Qoheleth bored!” His grandmother pinched him their prayers, utter these words: To you wrote these words to a friend who, in (Ecclesiastes) affirm that everything in and chided him: “You are not bored!” do we send up our sighs, mourning the face of the death of a loved one, our lives and in the life of this world is as if the sacred ambi- and weeping in this valley of tears. wondered how or where he could ever simple vanity, wind, vapor, of no sub- ence of church and an Our own generation tends to view this find consolation. What stance and of no consequence. What’s authoritative com- as morbid, as somehow denigrating do I do with all this the lesson here? Then, in the Gospels, mand could change both the beauty and joy of life and the grief? Rilke’s reply: we have passages where the apostles, human nature. They perspective that faith is meant to give “Do not be afraid to discouraged by opposition to their can’t. When we’re us. But there’s a hidden richness in suffer, give that heavi- message, ask Jesus to call down fire bored, we’re bored! that prayer. In praying in that way, ness back to the weight and destroy the very people to whom And sometimes we need they gave themselves sacred permis- of the earth; mountains they are supposed to minister. Hardly to be given divine permission to feel sion to accept the limits of their lives. are heavy, seas are an exemplar for ministry! what we’re spontaneously feeling. That prayer carries the symbolic tools heavy.” They are, so too is life some- Why are these texts in the Bible? Some years ago, for all the noblest to handle frustration; something, I times and we need to be given God’s Because they give us sacred permis- of intentions, a religious community I submit, we have failed to sufficiently permission to feel that heaviness. sion to feel the way we feel sometimes know wanted to sanitize the Psalms give to our own children. Too many and they give us sacred tools to help that they pray regularly in the Divine young people today have never been Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theolo- us deal with the shortcomings and Office to rid them of all elements of given the symbolic tools to handle gian, teacher, and award-winning author, frustrations of our lives. They are, in anger, violence, vengeance, and war. frustration, nor sacred permission to is President of the Oblate School of fact, both very important and very They had some of their own scripture feel what they are feeling. Sometimes, Theology in San Antonio, TX. He can consoling texts because, to put it scholars do the work so that it would all good intentions aside, we have be contacted through his website handed our children more of Walt Dis- www.ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook ney than Gospel. www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser.

Monthly Message From Our Lady On the 25th of each month, Our Lady appears to the Medjugorje visionary Marija to give us her message to the world. “Dear children! Also today I call you to also be like the stars, which by their light give light and beauty to others so they may rejoice. Little children, also you be the radiance, beauty, joy and peace – and especially prayer – for all those who are far from my love and the love of my Son Jesus. Little children, witness your faith and prayer in joy, in the joy of faith that is in your hearts; and pray for peace, which is a precious gift from God. Thank you for having responded to my call.”9/25/14 October 2014 WRC 11 Diocesan Budget 2014/2015 “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” SOURCES OF DIOCESAN INCOME Western SD Catholic Foundation 475,000 Gifts from Outside Charities 400,000 “My time in seminary is one of the greatest gifts Matthew 13:8 Restricted Funds 202,220 that God has given me. Through those formation in the Terra Sancta Retreat Income 200,000 programs, in many ways, I became the man I am Adopt A Seminarian Program 140,000 The rich soil, capable of producing abundant today and am able to serve his Holy Church as a priest. Those beautiful years were only made Faith Formation/Youth Ministry 96,250 Sownfruit in our diocese, is cultivatedHeart when we allow possible by the extraordinary generosity of the Diocesan Program Income 60,166 Jesus to till our hearts. When we give Jesus people of the Diocese of Rapid City. I am forever Gifts, Donations, Estates 52,748 permission to take root in a profound way, he indebted to their sacrifices.” Parish Assesments 42,000 revitalizes the arid soil of our souls, weakened ~ Fr. Jonathan Dillon, Associate Pastor of the Cathedral Mission Coop Program 40,000 by tepidity, doubt, and fear with nutrients of of Our Lady of Perpetual Help West River Catholic 36,500 receptivity, intentionality, and generosity. Vocation Programs 28,130 Sown in the Heart is an invitation to prayer, “This last July I had the joy of bringing a group of Investment Income 20,000 to a deeper union with Jesus. Please take time 93 to the Steubenville of the Rockies conference Family Life Programs 16,950 to invite the Holy Spirit into your life and ask in Denver. We had an amazing adventure, Tribunal 6,000 the Spirit of God for a sacrificial heart, so that first to Elitch Gardens, then to the conference, Total Other Income 1,815,964 our Annual Diocesan Appeal may produce a where we enjoyed hilarious speakers, great Your 2014 Annual Appeal Gifts 1,246,000 plentiful harvest for the people of God in music, and above all Christ in the Eucharist and Total Diocesan Income $3,061,964 Western South Dakota and our ministries. Reconciliation. There were over 3,000 Catholic COST OF DIOCESAN MINISTRIES teens there and the level of energy in the building was incredible. It was a profound and moving Terra Sancta Retreat Center 502,413 Your generosity makes the following ministries possible: experience for the youth and chaperones alike; Vocations 433,908 I can’t wait to go back again next year!” Development 226,439 ~ Randy Vette, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Terra Sancta Retreat Center Chancery Administration 297,113 St. Therese the Little Flower Vocations West River Catholic 276,439 Development Faith Formation/Youth Ministry 271,717 Chancery Administration “A marriage is between you, your spouse, and Ministry Formation 169,798 West River Catholic Jesus Christ. Being rooted in Christ gives you Family Life Programs 125,545 Faith Formation/Youth Ministry the desire to always put your spouse first. This Catholic Social Services 115,000 Ministry Formations continuous act of service for each other will bring Tribunal 108,644 Family Life Programs great joy and peace to your lives. A couple who Pastoral Programs 108,025 Catholic Social Services has joy will be admired, and the desire for a holy Grants to Parishes 100,000 Tribunal marriage will spread.” Pastoral Programs ~ Tanner Wald, SDSM&T and Sarah Wald, BHSU Native Ministries 95,162 Grants to Parishes 2015 Office of Stewardship 81,008 Native Ministries Office of the Bishop 56,903 “I have been going to the Hospice House on Office of Stewardship Campus Ministry 55,000 request. There is a real sense of holiness in Office of the Bishop Capital Improvements 20,000 praying for the dying because they are living in Campus Ministry Almsgiving Office 11,701 both the temporal world and the spiritual world Capital Improvements Office of Worship 7,150 simultaneously. There is joy in witnessing a Almsgiving Office dying person find peace and comfort in God...” Total Operating Expenses $3,061,964 Office of Worship ~ Rev. Mr. Marlon Leneaugh, Sr., Director, DIOCESE OF RAPID CITY Native American Ministries 606 Cathedral Drive l Rapid City, SD 57701 Thank you for your prayerful support 605-343-3541 l [email protected] l www.rapdicitydiocese.org 14 WRC News October 2014

A CelebrationLasting of Marriage MassLove was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, September 28. Following Mass, a luncheon was hosted by the Diocesan Office of Family Life Ministries. In attendance were couples celebrating 25, 50, or more years of marriage this year. Bishop Robert Gruss presented certificates to the couples who were honored. This year, Herman and Jane Rausch, Hermosa, Bernard & Kathy Beer Leo & Bernice Boland Bruce & Mary Conrad were the longest married couple in attendance. They have been for 67 years. Pictured are couples who are celebrating 50 years of mar- OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City riage in 2014. (Photos provided by parishioners and the West River Married in Isabel Married in Rockwell City, Iowa Married in Rapid City Catholic) August 29, 1964 September 26, 1964 June 6, 1964

Joe & Betty Drab Lloyd & Phyllis Filler Lynn & Bernadine Gerving Edward & Judy Heinen Larry & Joanne Lloyd OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City Immaculate Conception, Winner OLBH, Piedmont St. Joseph, Spearfish OLBH, Piedmont Married in Antigo, Wisc. Married in Pierre Married in Glen Ullin, N.D. Married in Dickinson, N.D. Married in Watertown August 22, 1964 May 2, 1964 October 3, 1964 August 25, 1964 May 30, 1964

Patrick & Barbara Miller Eugene & Connie Pistulka Walt (Bud) & Chris Schirber Dan & Arlette Schweitzer Bill & Bonnie Spratte Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City St. Anthony, Fairfax St. Patrick, Lead Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Keystone OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City Married in Rapid City Married in Fairfax Married in Lemmon Married in Lemmon Married in Beach, N.D. January 11, 1964 November 28, 1964 August 25, 1964 August 22, 1964 September 12, 1964 October 2014 Social Justice WRC 15 Pro-life program launched Current Legislative Action Alerts Please contact Senators Johnson and Thune about these bills. By Sarah McCarthy Support No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and the Abortion Insurance Full WASHINGTON (CNS) — Each Disclosure Acts (updated on 9/22/2014) year October is designated as Respect On September 15, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) pub- Life Month by the U.S. Conference of lished a report revealing that over a thousand health care plans under the Af- Catholic Bishops and this year’s theme fordable Care Act (ACA) cover elective abortions and that many health plans is “Each of Us Is a Masterpiece of do not inform enrollees about the inclusion and cost of abortion coverage. God’s Creation,” inspired by words in These problems flow directly from defects in the ACA. On January 28, the a statement Pope Francis issued for the House joined together two measures that would correct these problems and 2013 Day for Life. passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full “Even the weakest and most vulner- Disclosure Act (H.R. 7). The Senate must act. Either take up and pass H.R. 7, able, the sick, the old, the unborn and or pass the separate bills, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (S. 946) the poor are masterpieces of God’s cre- and the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act (S. 1848).Oppose S. 2578’s ation, made in his own image, destined Unprecedented Attack on Conscience and Religious Freedom (updated on Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley to live forever, and deserving of the ut- (CNS photo/Gregory L. Tracy, The 8/14/2014) most reverence and respect,” the pope Pilot) In its recent Hobby Lobby decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined said. that the HHS contraceptive mandate as applied to closely held for-profit cor- October 5 was Respect Life Sun- that women facing unexpected preg- porations with a religious objection, violates the Religious Freedom Restora- day, and the beginning of the U.S. nancies may be experiencing? Do our tion Act (RFRA). In reaction, a bill called the “Protect Women’s Health from Catholic Church’s yearlong pro-life hearts ache for elderly patients in nurs- Corporate Interference Act” (S. 2578) was introduced. Ranging very broadly, program. ing homes who feel abandoned and un- the bill negates any right that employers, insurers, employees or private indi- Launched in 1972, the Respect Life wanted, having no one to visit them? viduals may have, under RFRA or any other federal law, to opt out of feder- Program was created to celebrate the Our mission is to show each person the ally mandated coverage for any item. On July 16, a motion to consider S. 2578 value and dignity of human life in love of Christ,” he said. narrowly failed in the Senate. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) preserved Catholic dioceses across the U.S. Each “These tragedies go directly against the right to reconsider the vote. As a result, the bill can be brought up again year Respect Life Month is observed respect for life, and they represent a di- for a vote. Please send follow-up messages to your Senators today! with liturgies and marked by special rect threat to the entire culture of human (Source: http://nchla.org/action.asp NCHLA assists dioceses, state Catholic events that take place during the month rights,” he said. “Rather than societies conferences, and Catholic lay groups. The Committee also works closely with of October and throughout the year. of ‘people living together,’ our cities the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of In his statement as chairman of the risk becoming societies of people who Catholic Bishops.) USCCB pro-life committee, Boston are marginalized, uprooted and op- Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley heralded pressed.” “community and solidarity” as ways to Cardinal O’Malley also urged peo- counter threats against life. ple to “draw close to Jesus in prayer and “We want to be part of a society that in the sacraments” and reiterated Pope makes affirmation and protection of Francis’ call to see others as master- human rights its primary objective and pieces of God’s creation. its boast,” he said. “Yet to women faced “When God created each of us, he with an unexpected pregnancy, abortion did so with precision and purpose, and is often presented as their only he looks on each of us with love that ‘choice.’” cannot be outdone in intensity or ten- Cardinal O’Malley referenced derness,” the cardinal said. “We must women facing an unexpected preg- look at ourselves and at others in light nancy, babies pre-diagnosed with men- of this truth and treat all people with the tal disabilities, and the elderly, saying reverence and respect which is due. they and many others are “our brothers “As uniquely created individuals, we and sisters pushed to the periphery” by each have unique gifts which we are life-threatening decisions. called to use to share Christ’s love,” he “Are we moved by the suffering of added. “We may never know how much those without shelter? Do we seek to al- a simple gesture of compassion may af- leviate the fear, confusion and panic fect someone’s life.” 16 WRC Strengthening Family Ties October 2014 Lakota Circles of Hope hopeful about its new journey By John Schmit be able to come together on this ex- upper grades with the teaching of North Dakota express interest and are The Lakota Circles of Hope Pro- pansion of our program. However, we Lakota culture, and values, as well as incorporating that area as well as addi- gram recently brought together mem- are confident we will be able to get preventing high risk behav- tional central and east river schools in bers from the elementary schools, some curriculum lessons written very ior. South Dakota. The Lakota Circles of where we have been providing serv- soon. This will be an extension of our In other good news Hope Program could always use mon- ices, to form a Curriculum Develop- present 2nd through 5th grade curricu- for the Lakota Circles etary donations to support our efforts. ment Committee to start working on a lum. One of the reasons we decided to of Hope Program, in- If you would like to contribute to middle school, 6th through develop a middle school stead of servicing only keeping the “Circle,” it would be 8th grade, curriculum plan. curriculum is because all of two reservation areas we greatly appreciated. The committee has met the elementary schools we are now servicing schools from Rose- The Lakota Circles of Hope is a twice and we now realize it are servicing strongly felt bud, Pine Ridge, Crow Creek, Lower program sponsored by Catholic Social will be a lot of work, time, that the Lakota Circles of Brule, and Cheyenne River Reserva- Services. Call 605-348-6086 or 1-800- and money for everyone involved to Hope Program should continue on into tions. We also had some schools in 727-2401.

Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Pray and Work Ora et Labora Memories of Sr. Grace, Sr. Eleanor retires from Keystone church Prayer Intentions By Sr. Florence McManamen,OSB learning much new music over the of the Holy Father Our “almost 99” year old Sister The monastery years.” Asked if she missess the early Grace slipped away quietly on Sep- garden is very morning drive through the Black Hills November tember 15. Her obituary tells of her productive. each Sunday, the parishioners and the •Lonely people. That all who many accomplishments for our Bene- (Courtesy photo) music ministry of many years? “Defi- suffer loneliness may experi- dictine Community, for the church, nitely,” she said, “but it was time for ence the closeness of God and for the people of God. Her funeral me to go.” and the support of others. Mass held at Holy Cross Chapel was Sister Edna Marie Stephenson, our •Mentors of seminarians and truly a celebration of “goodness”; her subprioress, attended the annual Sub- life and God’s goodness. Sister Grace prioress Workshop and Retreat on religious. That young semi- was always faithful to her community. September 25-30 at Sacred Heart narians and religious may Although her ministries downsized in Monastery, Yankton, SD. have wise and well-formed recent years, her active mind led her Everyone has been busy bringing in mentors. to a phone/letter ministry and a deep and preparing produce from the gar- prayer life. Sister Grace was always dens and orchards. Sister Lorane For more information, go to: present at daily Mass, the Liturgy of Coffin prepared a display with some APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG the Hours, daily rosary in the Health a mission of Blessed Sacrament of the “goodies.” Care Unit and private prayer. Sister Church, Rapid City, drafting a “Key- spent many hours in our Blessed stone” insert for the Sunday bulletin, Sacrament Chapel. While here, Linda, and preparing liturgies. a niece of Sister Grace, discovered Quoting Margaret Thompson, for- that Linda had two half sisters. This merly a parish musician in Faith, Sr. led to a happy gathering for Linda and Eleanor says, “Especially in the sum- for all of us. (See obituary page 20) mer when we welcomed many visi- Sister Eleanor Solon, a member of tors, I tried to practice liturgical St. Martin Monastery, resigned from hospitality by choosing hymns which ministry at the Church of Our Lady of the people would sing because they Mount Carmel, Keystone, at the end could; they knew the music. What a of August. Beginning in 1994 she had joy to hear that singing assembly!” been organist there for twenty years. The parish held a reception for Sr. She also served the Keystone parish Eleanor in late August. She recalls, “I by being its liaison with the much remember thanking the people for larger mother church when it became their openness and cooperation in October 2014 News WRC 17 Racism — an evil against the ‘oneness of humankind’ By Deacon Marlon Leneaugh what make us unique and special. In defense mechanism that told others that tious of others again. This vicious cycle Director of Native Ministries Psalm 139:13-14 we read, “For it was I am okay; your words did not affect keeps perpetuating until we become ap- you who formed my inward parts; you me. But on the inside I was hurting and athetic and eventually succumb to a The Lakota words Mitakuye Oyasin knit me together in my mother’s womb. terribly wanted to get back at the per- sense of hopelessness: we let evil defeat tell us that we are all relatives. In our I praise you, for I am fearfully and son who said such cruel words. I re- us! religious teachings we are taught that wonderfully made.” God decided who member witnessing a cashier at a store The end of racism will happen when we have one God, Father of us all. We we would become and gave us distinct practically throw the change back at an all individuals consistently work to- are called children of God; brothers and characteristics. Racism defies creation elderly Native woman because she did- ward peaceable resolutions to combat sisters created in the image and likeness and asserts that it is flawed; proposing n’t want to touch her hand. I have been this horrible disease. This is a commu- of God. I’m sure other cultures and re- that God really did not create us equally stopped by the police several times be- nity problem, and everyone is affected ligions share similar teachings or be- and individual differences actually cause my license plates were from a in some way. In 1990 the South Dakota liefs. If we believed these truths, words make some people less than human. county that encompasses a native reser- State Legislature took action and pro- such as hatred, bigotry, prejudice, and This philosophy was used in the ex- vation. I was followed in a store until claimed “A Year of Reconciliation” and racism would not exist in our vocabu- termination of millions of Jewish peo- finally I told the clerk that I wasn’t established the first Native American lary. We would have no use for them. ple. Likewise this perceived going to steal anything, and that she Day in our country. More of these ef- When we hear these injustices it is permission led to the slaughter of mil- didn’t have to worry. This shamed her forts are needed, but the real change has easy to bury our heads in the sand and lions of native people in the Americas. and she quit following me. I’ve wit- to come from within each of us. A con- pretend they don’t exist. These realities The first step in an act of genocide is to nessed people of color denied civil version of the heart needs to take place, are disturbing and cut to the heart when declare one race inferior, or sub-human. rights and overlooked for a job because and this can only come from the work- we say we are all God’s children; yet at This sinful logic justifies the means to of skin color. Being Native American is ings of the Holy Spirit. When hearts are times, we may find that there are some annihilate entire populations of people difficult at times, especially when you changed, people are healed, lives are of these in all of us. in the name of progress or to cultivate a saw your parents speak the Lakota lan- transformed forever, and good conquers Our mandate as Christians is to love supreme race. St. Paul supports the one- guage at home but didn’t want to be evil. Racism is defeated by transform- one another, love your neighbor and see ness of human kind. “For just as the considered “Indian” when they left the ing one heart at a time. in each person the face of Christ. Ac- body is one and has many members, safe confines of their house. The parishes in the diocese are pro- tions which display these injustices to- and all the members of the body, though Racism can become dangerous if it viding an opportunity for all of us to tally contradict all that we say and many are one body, so it is with Christ. goes unchecked, and that is happening pray for healing. The month of October believe. Still judgments are made For in the one Spirit we were all bap- today. People know what racism is and has been designated as a time for heal- against others who have a different ap- tized into one body — Jews or Greeks, do not want to be labeled a racist; so ac- ing, and we are encouraged to pray pearance or display a different set of slaves or free — and we were all made tions are more subtle while we talk through the intercession of St. Kateri values or belief system. to drink of the one Spirit. Indeed, the about diversity, tolerance and how we Tekakwitha. As we pray for healing, let Racism is a disease. Racism creates body does not consist of one member all just need to get along. This seems to us look at the cross and witness a total divisions and constructs walls. Racism but of many” (1 Cor 12:12-14). We all go on for a period of time until tensions unselfish act of love. Just as Jesus started when people began justifying make up the body of Christ and we are escalate and we witness acts of violence stretched out his arms in love for all, let the exploitation and brutality of other the fulfillment of is creation. or hate crimes against individuals or us open our arms and embrace the people by infusing values and beliefs I recall being a young child and property. Then after all the hatred and “oneness of human kind.” Remember, into the dominant culture to create a learning the phrase “sticks and stones violence has subsided, it all returns to the people we dislike the most are still sense of superiority and manifest des- can break my bones but names can the so-called, “normal”; and we go on children of God, and Jesus loves them tiny. Our individual differences are never hurt me.” This was an excellent tolerating, mistrusting and being cau- just as much as he loves us. 18 WRC News October 2014 Look to the East for canonical-spiritual balance, synod members say VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By tapping into its Eastern theological and spiritual traditions, the Catholic Church could find an appropriate way to minister to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics and others in situations the church con- siders irregular, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church said. “According to the tradition of the Byzantine church, a priest or a bishop is not a judge. His task is not to justify or to condemn somebody, especially in such a delicate area as marriage and family,” Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the major archbishop of Kiev-Halych, told reporters Oct. 11. “Our task, our duty is to be spiritual fathers and provide some sort of spiritual healing.” Much of the initial discussion at the Synod of Bishops on the family, he said, was “focused on canonical procedures and possibilities — how to help those who were married and then divorced to be more and fully accepted into the Christian communities. But our tradition is mostly focused not in canon law, in canonical procedures, but in the spiritual and aesthetical guidance of Christians.” No one at the synod is ques- tioning the Christian teaching that marriage is indissoluble, he said; “our question is how do we support and help the people of today’s culture, people who are getting more and more fragile,” to grow spiritually. Pope Francis has described the church as a “field hospital” in the midst of a battle, the archbishop said. “We have to deal with so many wounded people. And we have to realize how many different possibilities, how many instruments Jesus Christ gave us.” The official midterm report from the Synod of Bishops, which uses strikingly conciliatory language toward divorced and remarried Catholics, cohabitating couples and same-sex unions, has proven highly controversial inside and outside the synod hall, with some synod fathers saying it does not accurately reflect the assembly’s views. Following a nearly hour long speech Oct. 13 by Cardinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest, who, as the synod’s relator, has the task of guiding the discussion and synthesizing its results, 41 of the 184 synod fathers present took the floor to comment the same morning, the Vatican said.

s Editor’s note: This graphic was produced September 23. October 2014 News WRC 19 Grace Before Meals Father Leo Patalinghug, host of the television show “Grace Be- fore Meals,” gave a short cooking demonstration and provided a meal at the Cathe- dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, on October 11. Father Patalinghug re- minded the audience that a meal is a good time for families to sit down and talk to each other. He was also the featured speaker at the high school youth rally, p 22. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) Bishop’s Hunt for Seminarians (Back row) Tim Henderson, Tony Berendse, Greg Schweiss, Kurt Schweiss, Mark Schlicte, Warren Whalen, Kim Sarver, Ken Efferding, Gary Grajcyk, In Your Prayers (front row) Fr. Chris Hathaway, John Pochop, Bishop Robert Gruss, Fr. David In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and death anniversaries of the priests who serve us. Ordinations: November 29, Fr. Vincent Suparman, Haschka, Fr. Godfrey Muwanga, Fr. Rob Kegrin, and Pete Lien pose for a photo SCJ. Birthdays: November 6, Fr. Jonathan Dillon; November 8, Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek; No- after the annual Bishop’s Hunt for seminarians. Each hunter filled their limit vember 9, Fr. Robert Baden; November 10, Fr. William Zandri and Fr. Peter Klink; No- of three birds. The hunt raises money for seminarian education. It is held at vember 24, Fr. Janusz Korban; November 25, Fr. Daniel Juelfs. Necrology: November 4, Stukel’s Upland Adventures in Gregory. (Not pictured John Steele, John 1955, Francis Guessen; November 4, 1997, Joseph Sheehan; November 7, 1958, James Walker, and Bill Gartland. Photo courtesy Tim Henderson) Keller; November 10, 1981, Thomas Healy; November 10, 1997, Bernard Fagan, SJ; No- vember 15, 1961, William Kingsley; November 17, 1902, Michael Quinlan; November 18, 1973, Michael Costigan; November 20, 1950, Louis O’Connor, SJ; November 20, 1965, Bishop’s Golf Tournament Eugene O’Connor; November 21, 1945, Berthold Brown, OSB; November 21, 1978, Ralph Mike Rausch spends some time on the put- Villwock; November 22, 1996, Christian Keeler, SJ; November 23, 1989, Patrick Igoe; No- ting green before the Bishop’s Western vember 28, 1915, Bishop John Stariha; November 29, 2003, Andrew Staricek; November South Dakota Golf Classic, September 18, at 29, 2006, William Pauly, SJ. Arrowhead Country Club, Rapid City. He was a member of the first flight, low gross winning team along with Lorin Brass, Val Rausch, and Tony Rausch. A total of 104 golfers registered for the event. The travel- ing trophy was awarded the team from Sa- cred Heart Church, Philip. The Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation and the Rapid City Catholic School System sponsored the event. See photos of all the first place teams on our Facebook page www.face book.com/DicoeseofRapidCity. (WRC photo) 20 WRC News October 2014 Sr. Grace Schmit, OSB, 98, from St. Martin Monastery Sister Grace Schmit, 98, entered ment was prefect of the grade school ministry in Casper, Wyoming. In 1977, with chaplain duties at Fort Meade. eternal life on September 15 at Rapid boys who boarded to attend St. Mar- she was elected to a four-year term as Sister Grace is survived by two City Regional Hospital. Born October tin’s. In 1937, she entered the School of prioress. When her term ended, she nieces, Linda Cancilla and Dolly Hous- 8, 1915, in Woonsocket, and baptized Nursing in Hot Springs and later in went to St. Ambrose Parish in Dead- ner, both of Phoenix, Arizona, and nu- Mary Sophie, she was the daughter of Deadwood where she graduated in wood where she worked in catechetics merous great-nieces and nephews. Edward and Catherine (Ranker) 1940. At St. Joseph Hospital, Dead- until she returned in 2004 to St. Martin The Mass of Christian Burial was at Schmit. When she was only seven, her wood, she held many positions: super- Monastery where she spent hours pray- Terra Sancta Chapel, Rapid City, Sep- mother died as a result of a buggy acci- visor of obstetrics, medical records ing in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. tember 20, followed by burial in St. dent. On the advice of Father Joseph librarian, night supervisor of surgery, Also, she assisted Father Paul Dahms Martin Cemetery. Golden, Edward placed her and her secretary for the medical staff, and, fi- three brothers in the care of the Bene- nally, administrator of the hospital. Her dictine Sisters at St. Martin’s in Sturgis. years of nursing in Deadwood were fol- From then on, she did lowed by assignments at Our Lady of not return home. She Lourdes Hospital in Hot Springs and St. entered the convent John Hospital in Rapid City. prior to her high In 1967, she became Nursing Serv- school graduation, ice Director for the New Underwood pronounced Tempo- Extended Care Facility for a year. Then rary Vows in 1933 she became a Coronary Care Specialist and Perpetual Vows until she was appointed sub-prioress at in 1938. St. Martin’s Monastery, from 1974- Sr. Grace Schmit, OSB Her first assign- 1977, and she worked with catechetical

Veritatis Splendor Institute Mass of Certification Forty-one people completed the first Veritatis Splendor Institute’s catechist certification program. They were awarded their certificates by Bishop Robert Gruss at Mass, September 28, in Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta, Rapid City. Basic certification requires one year of classes based on the four pillars of the catechism and catechetical methodology. Participants attended classes once a month throughout the year. In addition to their religious studies, they learned how to teach the faith, programs to use, resources to use, and how to engage people about the faith. Twenty-nine of the students are going on to the master’s level where they will explore specific topics of the faith in more depth. (Top) Before they were certi- fied, the group gathered in front of the altar to profess the Apostle’s Creed and the Oath of Fidelity to uphold church teachings. (Inset) Mary Helen Olsen re- ceived her certificate from Bishop Gruss. Altar server Matt Dvorak looks on. For more information on the classes contact: Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry, Susan Safford, 605-716-5214, ext 230 or [email protected].

Bible Study in Spanish Estudio de Biblia Join in reflecting on the Sunday readings Refleccionando en las lecturas del Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m., at Blessed Sacra- Domingo. Miercoles de 3:45 p.m. a las ment Church, Rapid City, in Room 107. Everyone 4:45 p.m. Todos estan Bienvenidos. Salon 107. is welcome! Questions, call Maria S. Munoz Maria S. Munoz 791.3430. at 791-3430. October 2014 News WRC 21 Terra Sancta Guild dinner Bishop Robert Gruss visits with Deacon Walt Wilson at the annual Terra Sancta Guild Dinner, September 16. Following the dinner, Bishop Gruss encouraged participants to take time everyday to pray. “Sit and see what the Lord says,” he said. “Relationships take face to face time. Prayer is that time with God.” To learn more about the Terra Sancta Guild, contact Tim Henderson, 605- 343-3541 or [email protected]. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth)

Ft. Pierre parishioners celebrate first baptisms in SD During the weekend celebrating South Dakota’s 125 years, September 20-21, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist, Ft. Pierre, walked to the Statue of Jesus and St. John the Baptist for prayer. The statue remembers the first recorded baptisms of the Lakota people in western S.D., by Fr. Christian Hoeken, SJ, in 1840. (Courtesy photo)

NovTerra 1-2: St Joseph/StSancta Paul Retreat CenterExperience Events for Women Schedule (Spearfish/Belle Fourche) LifeTeen Nov 21-22: A Weekend of Hope and Confirmation Retreat Healing with Immaculée Nov 2-3: STM Sophomore Girls Retreat Nov 21-23: VSI Basic Retreat Nov 3: Stewardship Disciples Response Nov 22-23: Just Faith Workshop for Nov 4-6: Good Leaders, Deacon Candidates Good Shepherds Nov 23: St Rita’s Court Anniversary Nov 5: RCCSS Staff Meeting Mass & Reception; Srodowisko Nov 6: The Flame Thanksgiving Feast Nov 6-9: Private Retreat Nov 24: Stewardship Disciples Nov 7: VSI Masters Class Social Response Nov 7-9: Vocation Weekend for Dec 1: Cathedral OLPH Staff Retreat Young Women Dec 2: Chancery Staff Mass and Nov 8: VSI Masters/Basic Workshop Breakfast; Chancery Dept Nov 10: Stewardship Disciples Head Meeting Response Dec 4: The Flame Nov 12: Taizé Dec 5-6: Blessed Sacrament Church Nov 13: Birthright Luncheon/Meeting (Rapid City) Confirmation Retreat Nov 14-15: Family Event Dec 6: VSI Masters/Basic Workshop Nov15: RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Dec 7: RCCSS Staff Christmas Welcome Retreat (Cathedral of Reception OLPH); BHADA Meeting; Cursillo Dec 10: Taizé School of Leaders; Family Event Dec 11: Birthright Meeting/Luncheon Nov 14-16: Diocesan Women’s Retreat Dec 11-14: Silent Retreat with Nov 16: Social Justice Commission Fr. Peter Etzel, SJ Mass & Dinner Dec 12-15: Private Retreat Nov 17: Stewardship Disciples Dec 16: Young Life Staff Planning Day Response Dec 20: BHADA Meeting; Cursillo Nov 17-20: RCCSS Accreditation Team School of Leaders Nov 18: Young Life Staff Planning Day Dec 21: Philip Christmas Pilgrimage Nov 20-23: Cursillo Weekend Dec 24: Family Event 22 WRC News October 2014 DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLIES October 12, high school and middle school diocesan youth rallies were held at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Keynote speaker for the middle schoolers, Bob “Righteous B” Lesnefsky, Steubenville, Ohio, said, “You celebrate God’s love by doing what you love. I celebrate that love through hip hop.” During an ice- breaker activity, Rapid City middle school girls, Emma Raposa, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, sniffed the shoe of Isabel Nielson, Blessed Sacrament Church.

High school boys Jordan Snyder, Custer, and Noah Pochop, Spearfish, flipped dis- posable cups up and down in a game. The high school keynote speaker, Father Leo Patalinghug, Baltimore, Maryland, said, “God wants to feed you and we need to hunger.” The rallies were hosted by the Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry. There were 300 people at the annual event and the day concluded with Bishop Robert Gruss celebrating Mass. (WRC photos by Becky Berreth) See also, Fr. Leo Patalinghug on p 19. October 2014 Education Update WRC 23 RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL RECEIVES GRANT TO ENCOURAGE STEM CAREERS By Christopher Ives when you can get a student out of their Red Cloud Indian School seat and their hands in the dirt — that’s The Toyota USA Foundation an- when you inspire a student to pursue a nounced that Red Cloud Indian School, career in a STEM field.” Pine Ridge, is the recipient of a This semester, Red Cloud botany in- $210,000 grant to prepare students to structor Aminah Hassoun supports K- pursue college degrees and careers in 12 students and teachers planning on STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- incorporating the outdoor learning lab neering and Math) through hands-on into their schedules and lesson plans. learning experiences in an outdoor The goal, she says, is to use the outdoor learning lab on the school’s campus. learning lab in all subjects, from geom- The lab, a geodesic greenhouse, was etry and algebra to health, English, and purchased through a grant from the even computer science. Toyota USA Foundation last year. “We brought our high school botany “We are proud to support Red Cloud students into the lab to test the soil for Indian School and the important work nutrients before the kindergarten and EPTILES VISIT T LIZABETH ETON they are doing to prepare students to first graders came in to plant bean R S . E S Scott Shupe, education director for the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, hands Christie seedlings after a week of lessons on pursue STEM degrees in college,” said Noyes, fifth grade teacher, a corn snake during an assembly at St. Elizabeth Michael Rouse, president of Toyota plant life,” she said. “Next we’ll have a Seton School, Rapid City. Shupe also showed and taught students about a boa USA Foundation. “Toyota is deeply geometry and algebra class working constrictor, python, king snake, African spurred tortoise, and a legless lizard. committed to supporting the next gen- with younger students on designing and Following his presentation, the students were able to ask questions about the eration of America’s leaders in mathe- measuring a tipi-inspired trellis for the reptiles. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) matics, science, engineering and beans. One of our Lakota culture teach- environmental science, and we look ers will be present to talk about the cul- forward to seeing Red Cloud Indian tural significance of a tipi and the School — and the students they serve environment.” — make an even bigger impact in the The Toyota USA Foundation has a years ahead.” charitable endowment of approximately “The lab provides a near year-round $100 million and supports STEM edu- outdoor learning environment for our cation programs. students,” explained Ted Hamilton, su- (To learn more about the innovative perintendent of schools. “It’s one thing science education at Red Cloud, visit to learn about biology in a textbook, but www.redcloudschool.org) 24 WRC October 2014 outh Now atters Playing Self-reflectionY in the ageM of selfies Alexander and the Terrible, Twenty Lena Dunham is not done cast, that 21st-century young- absorbed, between Horrible, No Good, confessing. That’s the headline adult proclivity. “That’s naval gazing and Very Bad Day (Disney) Something The 1972 children's book by Judith of The New York Times Maga- modernity: the inside’s on the soul searching? Will Viorst becomes a manic comedy zine profile just published outside, leaving a vacuum on I know when I’ve Christina Capecchi about the exploits of a 12-year-old about the actress-turned-mem- the inside.” crossed it? boy (Ed Oxenbould) as he experi- oirist, and it couldn’t be more I often wonder about the I find myself composing priest, not a camera. It gives us ences the seemingly worst day of apt. Facebook effect on the inner tweets in my head, a strange tools specifically designed for his life. In a departure from the Though I’ve never seen an life, what it means when the sort of outside-looking-in sen- self-reflection like spiritual di- book, director Miguel Arteta and episode of her highly rated, time between experiencing and sation that, though aimed at rection and that increasingly screenwriter Rob Lieber extend the mayhem to the boy's parents super-raunchy, nudity-filled sharing is reduced to a matter capturing the moment, surely foreign, healing prospect of the silent retreat. (Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner) HBO show “Girls,” I consider of seconds. hinders and siblings (Dylan Minnette, Ker- Lena something of a cultural Reality TV stars my ability In an Instagram era, these ris Dorsey, Elise and Zoey Vargas) case study, given how often are questioned to be in it. offerings feel more vital than so they, too, can feel what it's like she is touted as the voice of about their will- When it ever. How can we still our at the very bottom of the totem my generation. That voice has ingness to bare it comes to hearts when our thumbs keep pole. Amid relentless physical never shied away from revela- all for national my social- on tapping? gags, a peeing baby and a vomit- ing teenager, there's a small lesson tion, however unflattering or consumption, media out- Pulling the plug on all social networks probably isn’t here in how a family pulls to- immoral. and I’m amused put, I try to gether in the midst of adversity. It will reach new heights when these evaluate my the solution for most of us. But Mild family discord, some bath- this month, when her memoir boldfaced intentions and we can turn to this month’s room humor, references to body “Not That Kind of Girl” is re- confessors distinguish the Scripture, St. Matthew’s ac- parts. The Catholic News Service leased, the product of a $3- insist they sociable impulse count of the greatest com- classification is A-II — adults and million book deal Lena signed don’t share from the narcis- mandments, for a litmus test adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG with Random House two years everything sistic one. Am I on each tweet: Is it drawing on a love of self or a love of — parental guidance suggested. ago at age 26. The Atlantic with the making a connec- Some material may not be suit- neighbor? called the memoir “a new cameras. tion or making a able for children. chapter in her campaign of Some- statement? self-exposure” while The New how Kim The Catholic Church calls Christina Capecchi is a York Times Magazine said it Kardashian’s second go at a us to develop the inner life, freelance writer from Inver was written “with a ferocious, nationally televised wedding beckoning us to bend our Grove Heights, Minn., and hilarious and occasionally was supposed to seem re- knees, bow our heads and editor of SisterStory.org, the worrisome candor.” strained because the footage close our eyes, inviting us to official website of National Lena’s revelations range ended right before the actual make our confession before a Catholic Sisters Week. from decades of psychother- ceremony and was shot only apy (beginning when she was by friends, not producers. 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