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Informing Catholicsatholic in Western South Dakota since May 1973 CDiocese of Rapid City Volume 49 Number 5 November 2020 South Dakota www.rapidcitydiocese.org Evangelist Will Graham will lead family friendly celebration in September

A three-day Black Hills Paha Sapa Cel- “Brett Eckert, director of Evangelization ‘There are so many ebration with Will Graham, to feature live and Catechesis at the cathedral, and I were of our neighbors who do music and inspirational messages is coming part of the Steering Committee that initi- not know Christ, so to Rapid City. ated the process of inviting Will Graham many hurting, Approximately 100 people from across and his Celebration here. As committed confused, and living in the region gathered Oct. 28, in Box Elder Catholics, faithful, intentional, and mis- darkness; we are to officially launch planning for the upcom- sionary disciples, we are working side by working together to ing Black Hills Paha Sapa Celebration with side with our brothers and sisters in Christ, Will Graham. The multi-day evangelistic those from other Christian denominations, bring them the Good outreach will be held Sept. 24-26, 2021, at to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our News of salvation,’ the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The community. There are so many of our — Fr. Brian celebration will be free of charge and will neighbors who do not know Christ, so Christensen feature music from award-winning Chris- many hurting, confused, and living in dark- tian artists and encouraging messages ness; we are working together to bring Pastor Moore is helping to lead the Pastor’s workshops and community gatherings. from Will Graham, the grandson of well- them the Good News of salvation.” The Team for the Celebration. Visit www.BlackHillsCelebration.com for known evangelist Billy Graham and son of planning team is headquartered in the for- James Rattling Leaf, Sr., who is oversee- details and information. Franklin Graham. mer Catholic Chancery building on Cathe- ing Native American involvement for Will Graham is the third generation of “We have been through — and, in many dral Dr. the Black Hills Paha Sapa Celebration, Grahams to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus ways, are continuing to go through — a Pastor Craig Moore, lead pastor of First added, “We need to employ a no regret Christ under the banner of the Billy Gra- very difficult time in this country,” said Gra- Assembly Rapid City, encouraged Chris- strategy. We are trying to knock down the ham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). ham. “With so many people now searching tians in the Black Hills region to get in- barriers of being the church. I want to Will Graham has spoken to more than one for peace, hope, purpose and comfort, I be- volved in the Celebration, sharing, “We know my voice is being heard as part of the million people across six continents since lieve God has something big in store for the have power when we come together in this body of Christ and the church.” beginning his evangelistic ministry. He also Black Hills region — something beyond city. The more that come together, the more A nearly continuous stream of activities serves as vice president of the BGEA and what we could ask or imagine.” power we have. We need to pull down the and planning will take place across the re- as executive director of the Billy Graham Fr. Brian Christensen, pastor of Our strongholds and take authority. We need to gion between now and the Celebration Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, said, start praying now and declare authority!” next September, including prayer rallies, N.C. (BGEA Press Release and WRC reports)

Annual Diocesan Appeal 2021, November National Adoption Diocesan Necrology, Terra Sancta Retreat Center pp. 11-13 Month, p. 18 pp. 20-21 Impact Report, pp. 8-9 2 WRC Exemplum Dedi Vobis November 2020 To everything there is a season...

The month of November coming as it does at the end of the ‘We see ... a dying taking place. liturgical year is filled with Scripture passages that speak of the “4 Plants go into dormancy, many Last Things”: death, judgement, heaven, and hell. As the winter animals and reptiles hibernate, and months stretch before us we see in the natural world (in the North- the greens of spring and summer ern hemisphere) a dying taking place. Plants go into dormancy, fade into browns and grays.’ many animals and reptiles hibernate, and the greens of spring and summer fade into browns and grays. What happens in nature Bishop Peter forms an echo of the deeper spiritual realities marked in the M. Muhich church’s liturgy. Diocese of The church began this month with the great Solemnity of All Rapid City Saints, reminding us of our destiny if we cooperate with God’s Exemplum grace. The next day we marked the Commemoration of All Souls, Dedi Vobis remembering to lift up our deceased brothers and sisters in prayer ‘I have given you as they are prepared to see God face to face as they pass through an example’ purgatory. Please join me in praying for those who died this past year in our diocese and its parishes. May they rest in peace. November is also the month when our Annual Diocesan Appeal takes place. Please be as generous as you can. Our ministries across the diocese rely heavily on your support of the annual appeal. Many thanks, Bishop Peter

Prayers for the dead help the living, too

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praying for the dead and asking God to welcome them into his presence forever helps Christians remember what life and death are really about, Pope Francis said. Such prayers “instill in us a true vision of life; they reveal to us the meaning of the trials we must endure to enter the kingdom of God; they open our hearts to true freedom and inspire us unceasingly to seek eternal riches,” the pope said Nov. 5 during a memorial Mass. The annual Mass at the Altar of the Chair in Pine Ridge Tour St. Peter’s Basilica offered prayers for the six cardinals and 163 bishops Outstanding In September, while touring the Pine Ridge Reservation, Bishop Peter Muhich met George who died over the past year, includ- Looks Twice, the great-grandson of Nicholas Black Elk. Looks Twice and his family started ing 16 bishops from the United Chaplain the inquiry regarding Black Elk’s canonization. He presented a petition to Bishop Robert States and three from Canada. Gruss, asking for the diocese to look into sainthood in April 2016. On Oct. 21, 2017, a Mass Because of measures to prevent the Award was held at Holy Rosary Church, Pine Ridge, to open the cause. His great-grandfather’s title is spread of the coronavirus, the public The national Catholic Medical Association now, Servant of God, Nicholas Black Elk. On Jun. 25, 2019, a Mass was held at St. Agnes Church in Manderson marking the conclusion of the Diocese of Rapid City’s investigation into was not permitted to attend the has named Bishop Peter Muhich the outstanding chaplain for 2020. The guild possible canonization. All documents were sent to the Vatican. In Rome, the Congregation for liturgy. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, cited his exemplary efforts in prayer, educa- the Causes of Saints review all the evidence submitted and carry out further investigations if dean of the College of Cardinals, and tion and public awareness. The certificate needed. If the cause is approved, it will be submitted to the pope, who can declare Black Elk Cardinal Francis Arinze, a retired Vati- was dated Sept. 24 and recognizes his venerable. To be beatified there will need to be a miracle attributed to Black Elk’s interces- can official, were the principal con- work in the Diocese of Duluth prior to sion. Then a second miracle is required before he would be declared a saint. Pictured with celebrants. becoming the Bishop of Rapid City. Bishop Muhich are Sr. Barb Bogenschutz, OP, parish life coordinator for Our Lady of the Sioux (WRC photo) in Oglala, Looks Twice, and Fr. Brad Held, SJ, pastor of Holy Rosary Mission, Pine Ridge. (Courtesy photo) November 2020 News WRC 3

Bishop’s Calendar November 17-December 15, 2020 Subject to change without notice November 17, Tuesday 7 p.m. CT Mass, St. Anthony, USCCB Fall Meeting, Virtual Fairfax

November 22, Sunday December 6, Sunday Feast of Christ the King 8:30 a.m. CT Mass, Immaculate 10:30 a.m. CT Mass, Christ the Conception Church, Bonesteel King Church, Presho 11:30 a.m. CT Mass, St. Joseph, Gregory November 24, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Catholic Social Services December 8, Tuesday Board Meeting, Rapid City Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception November 26-27, Thursday-Friday 5:30 p.m. Mass, Cathedral Chancery Closed for Thanksgiving U. S. Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks December 12, Saturday December 1, Tuesday 4 p.m. Mass, St. Patrick Church, pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’ 8:30 a.m. Staff Mass, Chancery Lead WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington’ s arch- 6 p.m. Mass, St. Ambrose Church, bishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for nam- Chapel ing him as one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25. “This appointment will allow me to work more Deadwood closely with him in caring for Christ’s church,” he said in a statement issued shortly after he December 3, Thursday said in a statement issued shortly after the pope announced new cardinals at the end of his 10 a.m. Chancery Cabinet Leaders December 13, Sunday Angelus address. Cardinal-designate Gregory will be the first African American cardinal from Meeting, Chancery 8 a.m. Mass, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel the United States to be elevated to the College of Church, Keystone Cardinals. He and the other 12 prelates will to be ele- vated at a Nov. 28 consistory at the Vatican. Nine of December 5, Saturday 10 a.m. Mass, St. Rose of Lima the new cardinals are under age 80 and will be eligi- 5 p.m. CT Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Hill City ble to vote in a conclave; four elderly churchmen will Church, Burke receive red hats as a sign of esteem and honor. In addition to Cardinal-designate Gregory, the pope chose as cardinal electors two officials of the Roman Curia and bishops from Italy, Rwanda, the Philippines, WEST RIVER CATHOLIC Chile and Brunei. Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gre- USPS 983-360 gory, the archbishop of Washington, Official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, published every other (CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard) month. The West River Catholic is owned and published by the Diocese of Rapid City 606 Cathedral Drive Rapid City, SD 57701-5499 Phone: 605-343-3541 37th Annual Publisher: Bishop Peter M. Muhich Editor: Laurie Hallstrom, [email protected] ANGEL BAZAAR Assistant Editor: Becky Berreth, [email protected] Circulation: Tanya Cooper, [email protected] Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Advertising: Laurie Hallstrom, 343-3541 At corner of 5th & Cathedral Dr., Rapid City. Subscription: $27, Foreign subscription: $60 per year. Saturday, Dec. 7 — 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 40 Craft Booths Postmaster: Address all correspondence, including change of address, to: Youth group will be selling carmel & cinnamon rolls for breakfast, West River Catholic, PO Box 678, Rapid City, SD 57709-0678 homemade chili, sloppy joes and Nachos for lunch! Periodical postage paid at Rapid City, SD 57701 4 WRC Diocese Parishes November 2020 Red Owl Parish Celebrates Centennial Parishioners at St. Anthony Church, Red Owl, celebrated 100 years of Catholic life on November 8. Bishop Peter Muhich celebrated the Mass which was followed by a reception. The church was built in 1920 with a $775 grant form the Catholic Extension Society and was attended from Fairpoint. In 1946-1947 the priest residency was moved to Red Owl with missions at Fairpoint, Mud Butte, Haydraw and Hereford. Sometime during this period the rectory from Fairpoint was moved to Red Owl. The parish became a mission of Bear Butte in 1952 and St. Onge in 1957, and Faith in 1976. (Below) Eli Dennis (right) was confirmed during the centennial celebration. He is pictured with his sponsor Carole Brown and Bishop Muhich. See other confirmation photos at www.facebook.com/ DioceseofRapidCity under the Life Chain photo album “2021 Confirmation.” Don’t see your parish photo? Send On September 13, the Rapid City it to [email protected]. Area parishes participated in the Rapid City’s Right to Life, Life (Photos courtesy Kassy Dennis) Chain. There were over 150 people, with 20 Knights of Columbus members joined the chain. (Courtesy photos) November 2020 News WRC 5 No ‘Kumbaya’ moment: Catholics acknowledge postelection divisions

BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN with its rising death count and economic an ideal postelection view, but said it will of U.S. sisters. fallout. take some work to get there. “When I try to think about talking to a WASHINGTON (CNS) — The na- Catholic leaders have acknowledged the “The task we face is not fully captured in friend or a family member, this space that tion’s political divide was never going to be long road ahead and the need for calm re- the data, the numbers, charts and graphs, has grown to a gap between us did not just solved by the final tally of presidential votes solve. the task is also a spiritual challenge,” he said. tap in with this most recent campaign,” she or when the political signs came down. No one is saying there will be an instant And quoting Pope Francis’ recent encyclical said. “It has been happening, and we have And the talk of moving forward and “Kumbaya” moment of collegiality, but in Fratelli Tutti, he said people are called to to learn again how to be in relationship finding healing, or at least turning down the discussion about where the nation stands promote “friendship and an acknowledg- with each other.” vitriol, can seem an unsurmountable task right now, a U.S. woman religious and a ment of the worth of every human She told Global Sisters Report the way for a nation still reeling from the pandemic bishop used that very word to describe person,always and everywhere.” Americans currently talk to each other “is where the nation definitely isn’t. “An election is never only about who clearly not working, so we have to find an- “I doubt that any of us expected to wake wins and loses. It is always about a moment other way” which she said involves listening up on November 4th ready to hold hands in time when a new beginning is possible,” to each other and not shutting out others’ and sing ‘Kumbaya’ with the neighbors he said, noting the nation is “now at a mo- points of view. whose yard signs offended us for the last ment when a new beginning is not only The danger of not doing this, she said, is several weeks,” wrote Bishop John E. Stowe possible but urgently necessary.” that Americans’ intolerance for one another of Lexington, Kentucky, in a Nov. 4 state- The Boston archbishop said the work could continue to grow, lessening the sense ment. ahead “calls us to respect the opinions of of community and shared humanity and Similarly, Sister Marcia Hall, vocation others, to dialogue about differing perspec- possibly leading to more violence. director of the Oblate Sisters of Providence tives, to seek reconciliation where there has This same idea was reiterated at a Nov. 4 in Baltimore, said prior to the election that been estrangement, to work for healing webinar at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, even if it went smoothly, “we won’t all be among the people of our country.” New York, about moving forward after the holding hands and singing ‘Kumbaya,’ ... That’s not all though. He also said it election. It’s going to take more than the election for means not giving in to “resentments based Jesuit Father David McCallum, the us to start talking about coming together.” in divergent political views and divisions school’s vice president for mission integra- Sister Hall and other women religious that have emerged from the stress of recent tion and development, said: “These times told Global Sisters Report, a project of months.” are not easy, loving those who hold very dif- National Catholic Reporter, Americans That starts right at the kitchen table and ferent perspectives than ourselves is not would still have to find a way to live to- in conversations with friends, said Sister easy; loving at a time when the conditions gether, something that politicians can’t do Carol Zinn, a Sister of St. Joseph of don’t seem to support love is not easy and for them. Philadelphia, who is executive director of yet this is what we are called to.” Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, in a the Leadership Conference of Women Re- The “Prayer after an Election,” in the Nov. 5 statement on the election, pointed to ligious, an umbrella group representing 80% 2007 “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers” from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, seeks God’s blessing on the country and its leaders but it also prays for healing.“Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, ded- Free carry-out ication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and es- Thanksgiving Dinners pecially those who are most vulnerable in our Knights of Columbus Council 1489 midst,” it says. will give away turkey dinners November 26 St. Thomas More High Shool 424 Fairmont Blvd. Rapid City, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6 WRC Diocese/Parishes November 2020 Advent Reconciliation

Colome, St. Isidore, Penance Service, Sunday, Dec. 13 — 5:30 p.m. Ft. Pierre, St. John, Advent Confessions, Thursday Dec. 17 — 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Rapid City, Cathedral OLPH – Mercy Night: Thursday, Dec. 10, — 6:30-9. p.m. Winner, Immaculate Conception, Penance Service, Sunday, December 6 — 5:30 p.m. Please contact your church for parish schedules this year.

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From time to time, I like to revisit a the family, they must go in two cars. sider with a heightened seriousness the pos- him. His mind became short booklet called “Lend Your Own Voice After Mass, while John remains in sibility that the thoughts in his mind were still and his inside be- to Christ.” Even though it is written for church, his father sends the rest of the fam- not being made up by him but were from came quiet. priests, the introductory story titled “I see ily home in one car, so that he and John can God. Over the next few months, when the A couple of months in you …” is a reminder that we are all ride home together in the other. When thoughts came to him, they had a greater later, John called the called to invite young men to consider the John exits the church, he is surprised to see credibility than before. vocation director and priesthood. The primary reason they do not only his father waiting in the car for him. Eventually, he began to speak to God began applying for the consider the priesthood is because they have He concludes that his father has arranged about his desires. He began to tell God seminary. He is now a Fr. Mark never been personally encouraged to con- this. Although he does not know the reason, what he was thinking and feeling and want- priest. McCormick sider it. he knows that it must be for something im- ing. Then, on one particular night, as he Let us lend our Director “I see in you …” portant. anxiously laid in bed reading, filled again voice to Christ, to- Office of John is in his senior year of college, an As they make the return trip to their with these thoughts of the seminary and gether inviting our Vocations engineering student. The thought of the farm, they make small talk about the priesthood, a consoling thought came to his young men to consider MMcCormick priesthood has been on his mind, almost weather and the neighbors. When they are mind, “God would not want something for priesthood. @diorc.org daily, for a few years. Because the thoughts within a mile of home, his father drives me unless it was good for me.” So, he made cause fear and confusion, his response is to more slowly, he looks John in the eye and, an act of trust in the goodness of God for run from them, to distract himself from with a voice filled with heartfelt care, says them. these simple words, “Son, the qualities I ad- Watching John read at Mass and know- mire in priests, I see in you. And I want you ing his interest in the faith, John’s father has to know that I would be honored, if God felt for some time that his son would be a would choose one of my sons to be a priest.” good candidate for the seminary. John re- He said nothing more than that; he did not turns home from college for the spring se- need to. His father’s words claimed the at- mester break and that Sunday, the family tention of John’s heart and confirmed the drives nine miles to their small country thoughts in his mind. parish to attend Mass. Due to the size of His father’s words caused him to con- Obit ______Dolores Melton Bieber, 93, former diocesan comptroller______Dolores A. Cassedy Melton Bieber, 93, George passed away in 2010. was born Dec. 1, 1926, seven miles north of Dolores was president of the Altar So- Gordon, Neb., to cieties for St. Patrick Parish in Chadron and Patrick H. Cassedy and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Anna Clara (Eucks) Help, Rapid City. She was a very strong Eagle Butte Women’s Shelter Cassedy. She passed woman, raising six children and dealing It has been just over a year since a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Family from this life on Oct. 7, with life’s set backs. She had many friends Violence Women’s Safe Shelter in Eagle Butte. The shelter is a ministry of the Sacred Heart at the Ponderosa Villa and no one who visited her ever went away Center, which was begun by the Priests of the Sacred Heart and continues to be in Crawford Neb. without a cookie. sponsored by St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain. As with many projects during this year Dolores attended a She is survived by her children, Marg of COVID-19, unexpected delays have slowed construction. Traditionally, most emergency one room school house, (Tom) Morava, Arnie Melton, Mary (Earl) shelters across the country are not able to house male victims, or a woman who has a teenage son. The new building will have rooms located separate from the main shelter which north of Gordon, and DOLORES Zeeb and Jeanie Melton. Step children will allow the center to house these victims. Organizers hope the new shelter will be open in attended High School ELTON IEBER Gayla Bieber, George Jr. and Brenda M B February or March. (From Fridge Notes, an online newsletter from Priests of the Sacred Heart.) at Assumption Acad- McKee. Grandchildren, Donita Morava, Je- emy in Chadron, graduating in 1944. She reme Zeeb, Tim (Kari) Zeeb, Cheri (Mike) married Eugene A. Melton on Jun. 6, 1949, Vogt, Cassie (Cody) Barber and Jason and to this union three daughters and four (Amber) Stowell. Step grandchildren sons were born; Margaret, John, Bill, Arnie, Bryant, Alex and Jake Wolff, Mitch McKee Mary, Jeanie and Leonard. She spent many and Emerson Bieber. She is also survived by years in Chadron until the death of her hus- many special friends, Rich Stalder and the band Gene, in 1970. She then moved to staff at Ponderosa Villa. She is also survived Rapid City, and was comptroller for the by many nieces and one nephew and one Diocese of Rapid City, from 1976 to 1989. brother. Dolores was preceded in death by She met George Bieber and they were mar- her parents, husbands Eugene and George, ried in 1991. They lived on Ponderosa and sons John, Bill and Leonard (infant Mountain by Lake Pactola for 19 years. death) and one brother. 8 WRC Terra Sancta Retreat Center November 2020 November 2020 Terra Sancta Retreat Center WRC 9 10 WRC November 2020 Celebrate the beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney

The pandemic of 2020 has been hard on many Catholic ini- every Catholic. Eucharistic fasting for this tiatives, including length of time may remind us what 20th Vatican communi- century heroes of the faith in underground cations. In the pub- churches endured, and what 21st century lic arena, the confessors in China and elsewhere endure Knights’ recent ro- today; and that is no bad thing. Still, it is bust defense of reli- George very, very hard to be the Catholic Church gious freedom Weigel without being a vibrantly eucharistic follows the example church. That’s true for everyone. The people of their work for Senior fellow of the church should realize that it’s espe- racial justice. Ethics and cially true for priests. Knights of Colum- Public Policy Priests who live out their priesthood as bus chapters on Center in Washington, D.C. the Catholic Church understands that nominally Catholic unique vocation — as an icon of the eternal campuses today priesthood of Jesus Christ, the Church’s provide young men serious about their spouse — miss their eucharistic congrega- Father McGivney was beatified Oct. 31, 2020, during a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Catholicism with a means of evangelizing tions terribly. They have dedicated their lives Hartford, Conn. (CNS photo/courtesy Knights of Columbus) their peers while nurturing their own faith. to nourishing the flock, and to be unable to Father Michael McGivney’s beatifica- do so as they did eight months ago is a con- No man entering the seminary after the tional parish priest, Father Michael Mc- tion is a blessing for the organization he stant sorrow. Pastors are also bearing heav- long Lent of the 2002 and the sexual abuse Givney, founder of the Knights of Colum- founded and inspired; it is also a compli- ier financial burdens these days as donations crisis could imagine he was embracing an bus, who died during the pandemic of 1890. ment paid by the universal church to the shrink. Then there are the serious challenges easy life; but no one expected this. He was born in 1852 to immigrant par- parish priests of the United States. Two of involved in keeping parochial schools afloat All the more reason, then, to celebrate ents and his brief life coincided with the the finest were called home to the Lord in under today’s public health circumstances. the October 31 beatification of an excep- greatest period of expansion in U.S. recent months, and while there is no way of Catholic history. That expansion also helped knowing whether they will eventually fol- define his heroic ministry — and his genius. low Blessed Michael McGivney into the America in the late 19th century had noth- church’s liturgical calendar, their memory is ing remotely resembling the social safety already firmly lodged in the hearts of the net created since the New Deal. Immigrant people they served, and they stand as fur- and first-generation families who lost their ther models of priestly goodness. sole wage-earner could find themselves in One of his admirers told me that, were desperate straits. In collaboration with it not for the pandemic, the entire city of Catholic lay leaders in New Haven, Con- Grand Rapids, Michigan, might have necticut, Father McGivney founded the turned out in May for the funeral of Father Knights of Columbus in 1882 and created Dennis Morrow, so beloved was this pastor, a new model of Catholic pastoral action: a police, and fire department chaplain. I knew fraternal organization that would provide Den Morrow in college and he remained a for the spiritual and material needs of its rock of Catholic faith for the next 50 years. members while serving the bereft, the indi- Father Philip Tighe came to the seminary gent, and those foundering in their new after a business career, and it was clear from homeland. Catholicism has been one of the the deacon year he served in my Maryland great integrators of immigrants in Ameri- parish that he would be a superb priest, can history, and no small credit for that is eager to lead others in the adventure of or- due to the Knights. thodoxy — which I happily observed him McGivney’s Knights also anticipated the doing when he became my daughter’s fam- Second Vatican Council in its teaching that ily’s pastor in North Carolina. His August the lay vocation in the world is just that: a 31 death deprived the Diocese of Raleigh vocation, a divine calling to live out the of an exceptional spiritual leader. Great Commission given every Catholic in There being neither rivalry nor jealousy baptism: “Go and make disciples. ...” (Mt in the heavenly Jerusalem, it is easy to imag- 28:19). Following Father McGivney’s lead, ine Fathers Morrow and Tighe celebrating the Knights have been a force for evange- Father McGivney’s beatification with him. lization as well as charity, even as they have May these three great American priests in- provided major philanthropic support to tercede for us all. November 2020 WRC 11 BUDGETED 20/21 BUDGETED 20/21 OPERATING INCOME OPERATING EXPENSES

Western SD Catholic Foundation $369,361 Terra Sancta Retreat Center $820, 421

Catholic Extension Society $77,500 Spiritual Development (Religious Ed, Youth, Seminary, Ministry Formation, Committee on Home Missions $50,000 Office of Perm Deacons) $605,835

Black & Indian Mission Office $131,000 Vocations Office and Seminary Education $429,371 Other Grants $58,750 Social Concerns (Tribunal, Native Concerns, Parishes from Other Dioceses — $275,330 Mission Co-op Program $25,000 Catholic Social Services)

$27 - Provides one family $450 The cost of one $2,800 The cost of one Communications $190,330 a West River Catholic Duc in Altum Team Duc in Altum team Total Gifts from Outside Funders $711,611 Newspaper member per week per week Development $260,804 Adopt a Seminarian Funds $150,000

Chancery Administration $295,107 $40 - Allows a couple to $730 Provides lay ministry $3,300 Covers the cost Diocesan Programs $725,692 attend a Natural training for one lay of a marriage Pastoral Programs Terra Sancta Retreat Center Income $517,000 Family Planning minister for one year annulment (Pastoral Ministry Days, Priest Retreat, Presbyterial Council, Seminar Clergy Support) $231,272 Other Gifts $156,345 Provides training $2,200 $39,200 Tuition, room & Family Life $233,103 $320 Enables one couple Investment Income $20,000 to attend marriage for one permanent board for one deacon for a year seminarian per year Office of Stewardship $41,883 prep Total Other Income $1,569,037

Parish Accounting Office $214,971 Annual Appeal Gifts $1,570,000

Grants to Parishes $132,000 Total Diocesan Income $3,850,648 www.rapdicitydiocese.org Office of the Bishop $56,651

Safe Environment Office $42,570

U.S. Bishop & Vatican Assessments $21,000

Total Operating Expenses** $3,850,648

**FY21 Budget is lower than FY20 Budget by Scan this QR code and give online! $329,000 due to current pandemic. 14 WRC November 2020

Doug & Janet Bauld Don & Betty Dvorak Allan & Anne Foster Larry & Terry Hahne *Photos provided by Sacred Heart, Burke Immaculate Conception, Winner Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City St. Francis of Assisi, Sturgis parishioners/list provided Married in Burke Married in Winner Married in Wall Married in Rapid City by Family Life Ministries August 28, 1970 August 17, 1970 June 13, 1970 October 31, 1970 and parishes

Raymond & Rita Neyens Greg & Iris Overholt Jim & Jackie Schnittgrund Klare & Katie Schroeder Veryl & Juanita Schroeder Immaculate Conception, Winner Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City St. Patrick, Wall Married in Winner Black Hills, Piedmont Married in Redfield Married in Adrian, Minn. Married in Deadwood August 22, 1970 Married in Fort Carson, Colo. June 6, 1970 September 12, 1970 September 5, 1970 August 28, 1970

James & Roxanne Stephens Chuck & Joan Vega Paul & Susan Williams Eugene & Suzanna Zach Tom & Sharon Zeller Cathedral of Our Lady of St. John the Baptist, Custer Our Lady of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Perpetual Help, Rapid City August 29, 1970 Sacred Heart, Martin Perpetual Help, Rapid City Married in Rapid City Married in Watertown Married in Martin Married in Wahpeton, N.D. June 1, 1970 October 30, 1970 September 19, 1970 June 13, 1970

Ronald & Junella Alley, June 13, 1970 — Holy Cross, Timber Lake Glen & Mary Hoffman, August 14, 1970 — St. Joseph, Spearfish John & Cathy Alley, July 24, 1970 — Holy Cross, Timber Lake Charles & Joann Hofman, October 17, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Dave & Judy Anderson, April 18, 1970 — St. Mary, Lemmon Glen & Patricia Hupp, July 31, 1970 — St. Anthony of Padua, Hot Springs Greg & Cindy Assman, May 16, 1970 — Immaculate Conception, Winner Peter & Bonny Jenniges, February 6, 1970 — St. Anthony of Padua, Hot Springs Gerry & Cathy Bennett, August 21, 1970 — St. Joseph, Spearfish Ronald & Susan Johnson, December 5, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Kenneth & Elizabeth Benusis, June 13, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City David & Patricia Kramer, September 5, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Denny & Debbie Bohls, May 23, 1970 — Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Lyle & Sarah Krumpus, June 27, 1970 — St. Isidore, Colome Dean & Mary Boydston, May 29, 1970 — St. John the Evangelist, New Underwood Leon & Mary Lunders, August 1, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Larry & Nancy Carpenter, June 4, 1970 — St. Francis of Assisi, Sturgis Vernon & Kathy Martin, September 21, 1970 — St. Joseph, Ridgeview John & Lin Carr, June 13, 1970 — St. Ambrose, Deadwood Michael & Amy Meade, April 4, 1970 — St. Patrick, Lead Thomas & Karen Carr, July 18, 1970 — St. Patrick, Lead Steve & Roberta Paradis, January 24, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Doug & Liane Christensen, December 29, 1970 — Immaculate Conception, Winner Randy & Sue Pokorny, September 12, 1970 — Immaculate Conception, Winner Melvin & Rosemary Connot, September 26, 1970 — Immaculate Conception, Winner Tom & Kay Reeve, August 22, 1970 — Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont Loren & Donna Doyle, November 28, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Roland & Barbara Roach, July 6, 1970 — St. Joseph, Ridgeview Edward & Dawn Edwards, March 7, 1970 —St. Joseph, Spearfish Frank & Catherine Rubin, April 4, 1970 — St. Joseph, Spearfish David & Florence Fletcher, March 7, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Lawrence & Ronda Schofield, October 24, 1970 — St. William, Midland Dennis & Gwen Fritz, September 18, 1970 — St. Paul, Belle Fourche Gary & Vivian Sexton, September 19, 1970 – Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont Harold & Shirley Green, August 29, 1970 — St. Anthony of Padua, Hot Springs Fred & Arlene White, June 6, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Robert & Mary Hartje, April 25, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Eugene & Susanna Zach, June 13, 1970 — Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Calvin & Julie Hill, October 10, 1970 — St. Anthony of Padua, Hot Springs November 2020 Events WRC 15 In Your Prayers Upcoming Events: In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and Saturday, January 9, 2021 death anniversaries of the priests and deacons who serve us. Coats for Kids — Knights of Columbus Council #8025 is sponsoring a December “Coats for Kids Bowling Tournament.” The proceeds from this event go Birthdays: December 2, Dcn. Raul Daniel; December 7, Fr. Ron Garry; December 13, Fr. Kerry Prendiville; December 27, Fr. Brian Lane; December 28, Fr. to their Coats for Kids Charity Program and are used to purchase and Bryan Sorensen. distribute new winter coats to kids in need at the Children’s Home Ordinations: December 8, Dcn. Luis Usera; December 13, Fr. Edmund Yainao, Society here in Rapid City. The 8th Annual KC Bowling tournament SJ; December 15, Fr. Mark Mastin, SCJ. will be held at Meadowood Lanes. Registration begins at 1 p.m. (pre- Necrology: December 1, 1958, Robert Dube; December 2, 1975, Robert Ready, registration is encouraged) and the tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. The OSB; December 3, 2017, Dcn. LeRoy DeCory; December 6, 2014, James Michalski, SJ; December 7, 1925, Joseph Spangemacher, SJ; December 7, 1953, Vincent cost is $20 per bowler or $80 for a four-person team. There are cash Christie; December 7, 2002, Dcn. Lawrence Whiting; December 7, 2016, Thomas prizes, door prizes, a strike pot and more. To pre-register or for questions Tierney, SJ; December 8, 1957, Matthew Connell, SJ; December 9, 2002, James contact John Schlim at 605-393-2081 or by email at Becht; December 12, 1936, Matthias Schmidt, SJ; December 13, 1987, Bishop [email protected]. If you would like to be a sponsor, the fee is $75. Harold J. Dimmerling; December 14, 1955, John Groell; December 17, 1989, Michael Roach; December 18, 1967, Albert Grueter, SJ; December 19, 1946, Francis Besendorfer; December 20, 1899, Joachim Huwylet, OSB; December 20, 1946, Friday-Saturday, January 22-23 Louis Gall, SJ; December 20, 2001, Richard Plante; December 22, 1924, Charles Refuel Conference 2021— For all who serve the church. More Weisenhorn, SJ; December 23, 1931, Florentine Digmann, SJ; December 24, 1968, information to come. James Walsh; December 24, 2000, William Philbin; December 24, 2014, Dcn. Eu- gene Heckathorne; December 28, 1948, James Creahen; December 29, 1978, Ralph Muldoon; December 30, 1980, Cornelius Meade; December 31, 1922, John Jutz, SJ; December 31, 1936, James Sampon. Masses for Life January Every day, somewhere in the Diocese of Rapid City, there is a priest Birthdays: January 3, Dcn. Earl ‘Joe” Witte; January 8, Dcn. William Dustman; celebrating a Mass for all life issues. The Blessed Sacrament Church January 21, Fr. Tyler Dennis; January 22, Fr. Riccardo Pennati; January 23, Fr. Ron Pro-Life Committee in Rapid City started this project in 2003. Five Seminara, SJ. additional Masses are celebrated at their parish. They would Ordinations: January 3, 1984, Fr. Wm. Zandri; January 18, 1982, Fr. Michael Hight. appreciate contributions to help pay Mass stipends. Send Necrology: January 2, 1973, James Weithman; January 4, 1955, Edward Henault; contributions to: Diocesan Mass for Life, c/o Mary Mitchell, 113 S. January 7, 1979, Dominic Padula; January 12, 1961, Michael Conley; January 13, Berry Pine Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702. 1999, Bishop Lawrence Welsh; January 14, 1964, John Connolly; January 15, 2014, Raymond Deisch; January 16, 1946, Raymond O’Hora; January 16, 1978, Othmar Buerkler, OSB; January 17, 2004, Collins Jordan; January 21, 1957, John Novak; January 23, 1951, John O’Reilly; January 25, 1990, James Donahoe; January 26, 1955, Edward McGonigal; January 26, 1962 Gerhard Stakemeir; January 26, 1960, Walter Pascal; January 30, 1998, William McKenney, SJ; January 20, 2018, Dcn. Marlon Leneaugh; January 31, 1959, Charles Virnig; January 31, 2005, Dale Kutil. 16 WRC Diocese/Parishes November 2020 Christ the King – a ‘Social Doctrine’

To live as a faithful Catholic in the world is not simply a pious means to always and everywhere honor image to put on a holy Christ as King of the Universe — and to card. It is a doctrine of love and share Christian truth, even in the the faith. In a certain political arena. sense, it’s a “social doc- 2020 has felt like a tumultuous year. trine” to boot. Some might even say I’m understating it a Not only must bit. Perhaps I am, but history can give help- Christ the King reign Christopher ful perspective. In particular, I propose that in our hearts as his dis- Motz reflecting on the circumstances that gave ciples, giving us the in- Executive rise to the feast day we celebrate this week- terior peace and joy Director South end — the Solemnity of Christ the King — that conquer anxiety Dakota Catholic is of great value to Christians in 2020. and fear, but perhaps Conference About a hundred years ago, the world more radically, as Quas had just emerged from “the war to end all Primas explains, cmotz@ wars,” (World War I) which had taken an Christ’s kingship has sdcatholic estimated 15-22 million lives. We can have authority over civil af- conference. org a hard time comprehending what a devas- fairs too. Thus, “when tating shock this was for the soul of Europe, once men recognize, both in private and in the heart of the western Christian world at spiritual state of affairs succinctly: “Because tion was clear. Humankind’s deep need was public life, that Christ is King, society will the time. In Orthodox Russia, the October men have forsaken God and Jesus Christ, for spiritual peace, for the “peace of Christ, at last receive the great blessings of real lib- Revolution of 1917 led to the murder of the they have sunk to the depths of evil. ... It which dwells in our hearts and is, in effect, erty, well-ordered discipline, peace and har- Romanov royal family in 1918 and culmi- was a quite general desire that both our laws the love of God.” This pastoral insight flow- mony.” nated in the Bolshevik establishment of the and our governments should exist without ered three years later in the promulgation of Do we desire deep and lasting harmony Soviet Union in 1923, with hundreds of recognizing God or Jesus Christ, on the the encyclical Quas Primas, which estab- for our state and nation? Then we must thousands killed in the intervening years of theory that all authority comes from men, lished a special feast of the Kingship of Our share the great joy and peace his kingdom Red Terror, and many millions more in the not from God.” Pius didn’t agree with this Lord Jesus Christ. We celebrate this Solem- has brought to our own hearts, and our years that followed. Meanwhile, the Span- prevailing desire. To the contrary, he wrote, nity on Sunday, November 22. confidence that it can bring the same to our ish flu infected a third of the world’s popu- without God, all efforts to repair and stabi- In it, Pius XI called the faithful to “seek world, if only we would accept it. May His lation and caused some 17-50 million lize society are but “vain sterile attempts.” the peace of Christ in the Kingdom of kingdom come. deaths. In much of the world, governments Commenting on specific social ills, he Christ.” This fact — Christ’s Kingship — were reconstituting, borders were shifting, lamented the “supremacy of special inter- laws were unstable, and society was un- ests,” the debasing of marriage in law, and moored. It was a wildly turbulent time, to the banishing of God and Christian teach- be sure. ing from schools (more on schools next col- Shortly after his election to the pontifi- umn). cate in 1922, Pope Pius XI described the For Pius XI, writing in 1922, the solu- November 2020 ‘We are not merely a museum,Curia Corner but a vault of safe-keeping’ WRC 17

BY FATHER JACOB BODDICKER, SJ are only able to display a small number of (Editors note: This is the second part of the our available inventory, but even still visitors column which ran in the September 2020 issue are surprised at what they are able to see. of the West River Catholic, highlighting The When entering the museum the first things Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum, St. Fran- you notice are the central display cases cis Mission. For more information on the St. which contain example of Sicangu Lakota Francis Mission and our museum visit dress for men. One item of dress has strands https://www.sfmission.org/) of human hair on them, the meaning of which varies. Some say they are trophies of The Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum enemies defeated in battle, but more likely is a small treasure-trove of artifacts from the they are strands of hair of the people the Rosebud Reservation and St. Francis Mis- man was responsible for protecting and sion. A recent Jesuit volunteer who once in- nourishing by his hunting. In a sense, it terned at the Smithsonian in Washington, could be that wearing such a shirt was a way DC remarked that we have items in our of reminding a warrior and hunter of the collection that even they do not have. What people he had a duty to serve, and that their is absolutely unique about our collection is love and prayers went with him into battle, that our native artifacts have never left their and into the wild. The garment also has ex- place of origin: the things we have were en- amples of beautiful bead and quill work; the The Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum houses over two thousand items in the ethnographic collection, the museum boasts an extensive photographic collection that exceeds 42,000 trusted to us by the people who made them other garments on display show the same. items. (Courtesy photo) and used them, and have never left. We are Our museum also displays a collection not merely a museum, but a vault of safe- of pipes, moccasins, bows and arrows, and sands of photographs available in our the men of the tribe would gather and dis- keeping for items that would otherwise other artifacts (including a Martin guitar archives. Perhaps among the most fascinat- cuss the events of the previous year, eventu- have perished, been sold, or otherwise have gifted to the mission by Johnny Cash after ing are the Winter Counts. They are large ally settling on what they believed was the found their way miles apart from those who a concert here in 1983), along with a large pieces of hide, paper, or canvas on which are most important thing that happened. would appreciate them most. number of photographs on display which drawn pictographs that represent a historic Whomever was the keeper of the winter Due to the small size of our facility, we represent only some of the tens of thou- event from a particular year. Each winter count would then draw a small image as a memory aid so that the general history of the tribe could be recorded over a number of years. We have several winter counts on display in a gallery dedicated to these works Proud to support the of art. We hope that one day you can visit our museum and appreciate the beauty of these Catholic school system items that have their origin right here among your Sicangu brothers and sisters.

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BY MARY GARRIGAN adoption would be out of pitals for Children. For Alvin’s first Hal- CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES their reach. loween, the whole family dressed in clown “We can afford to raise outfits. Adoption is always a family affair, but a child, we just couldn’t af- “When I recently saw the sweet little for Matt and Carrie Bunkowske it has be- ford to adopt one,” Carrie boy in their arms at a Shrine function, I come a family tradition, too. said. Initially, they looked told them it would be my great honor to Matt was adopted in 1979 as an infant at adopting a child age 3 or help them,” Rensch said. through Catholic Social Services. His sis- younger through the South Jill compares the tightly controlled ter, Melanie, arrived four years later when Dakota Department of So- and highly regulated process of even an Jill and Duane Bunkowske adopted their cial Services, which helps “open” adoption in 1979 as “the same, but second child from CSS. with adoption fees. But different,” to Matt and Carrie’s experience Adoptions run in Carrie’s family, too. they grew frustrated by the in 2020. It was less costly, certainly, and She has two nephews who are adopted process and opted to use a she and her late husband, Duane, had no and two sisters who were private agency, even contact with Matt’s birth mother, al- fostered/adopted, as well. Matt, 41, and though “we knew we though they always knew her name. Matt Carrie, 37, both have extended families couldn’t afford it,” Carrie searched for his birth mother about two that are liberally sprinkled with cousins said. “It’s so expensive.” years ago, only to learn she had died in who are adopted. “I kind of wanted to go 1992. He is in contact with one of his So when Matt and Carrie learned, one Carrie and Matt Bunkowske will finalize the adoption of their with Catholic Social Serv- birth uncles. year into their marriage, that Matt’s own son, Alvin, during National Adoption Month in November. ices because I was adopted While Alvin’s adoption will legally be a health issues would prevent them from (Courtesy photo) there,” Matt said. “When “closed” one (at the request of Alvin’s birth conceiving a baby, they didn’t have to look we had our meeting with parents), Matt and Carrie are well known far to see a natural path to parenthood for CSS … it was just really to them through the “adoption book” they themselves. was never a moment where we struggled comfortable,” Carrie said. created for birth families on the CSS web- “Before I met Carrie, I always thought with or were saddened by the idea of They used an inheritance from Matt’s site. The book aptly describes the I wanted to adopt, just because I was adoption,” she said. “Honestly, I forget all maternal grandmother to start an adop- Bunkowskes as “simple, nerdy, hippie, adopted,” Matt said. “And as bad as it the time that my children are adopted.” tion fund, which they added to by holding homemade and fun” and ends with this sounds, when I found out we couldn’t have The adoptions of her son and grand- fundraisers, online auctions and applying promise to Alvin’s birth parents: “We can’t kids, I was kind of excited that we’d be son are connected across the years by CSS, for adoption grants. “It was a sign from promise that life will always be perfect ... able to adopt.” and by an Aug. 16 date. Matt was placed my grandma that she wanted to help us but we can promise that any child that “Adoption has always been an open with his parents on Aug. 16, 1979 and his adopt,” Matt said. Supportive friends did comes into our lives will be loved and pro- subject for us,” Carrie agreed. application to become an adoptive parent things like bid $65 for a bag of Gummy tected with all of our hearts.” Their adoption of 6-month old Alvin himself is dated Aug. 16, 2018. “From my Bears at one online auction. “It was just so honest and simple,” Jill Leonard Xavier is on track to be finalized adoption to our paperwork to begin the With legal services to finalize the said of her son’s plea to become a parent. in November during National Adoption process for our son was exactly 39 years.” adoption being donated by local attorney “If somebody was looking for good, hon- Month. He’s a big, happy, healthy baby Their adoption process has been com- Tim Rensch, a friend and fellow Shriner est, simple parents, that’s them.” who has been with the Bunkowskes since plicated by the Covid-19 pandemic, as of Matt’s, the Bunkowskes hope to have a For more information about birth par- he was 31 hours old. Nurses in the hospi- well as Matt’s health history with diabetes, debt-free adoption once Alvin is legally ent or adoption services at CSS, please call tal nursery nicknamed him “Tank,” be- which is now controlled, and an extra theirs. Matt is a natural comedian who Kelli Whartman at 605-348-6086 or visit cause he loved to eat. Named for two great waiting period to satisfy the requirements performs as Techno the Clown at Shrine cssrapidcity.com/familyservices. grandfathers, he is, according to his par- of the Indian Child Welfare Act, due to Circuses, raising funds for Shriners Hos- ents, a “perfect baby” who is clearly adored Alvin’s Native American ancestry. “We’ve by them and his Grandma Jill. had extra hurdles, and hoops we have had The Bunkowske family’s 2-generation to jump through,” Carrie said. adoption story with CSS began when Jill Adoption posed a big financial burden and Duane, newly married and ready to for the Bunkowskes, as it does for other start a family, discovered that Duane’s families. Carrie is a cook at Youth and bout with childhood cancer led to infertil- Family Services. Matt is currently em- ity. ployed by Rochester Armored Car Secu- Jill finds great joy in the adoption op- rity Services, but he has also worked tion, for both herself and for her son. “I’ve recently as a pizza delivery driver. With never given birth, but that’s only a short the average cost of a U.S. domestic adop- period of time out of an entire lifetime tion ranging from $20,000 to $40,000, that you are going to be a parent. So there Carrie and Matt initially thought private November 2020 Welcome to Our Lord’s Table WRC 19 St. Catherine

Promise St. John the Evangelist New Underwood St. James Edgemont Hot Springs *Photos provided by parishes Holy Cross Timber Lake St. Anthony of Padua 20 WRC Necrology November 2020

4/27/2020 Frank Colliton 5/7/2020 Dorothy Doerner Born to Eternal Life 6/23/2020 Ryan Chao (Ventura, CA, burial only) These names are a list of family and friends we 8/11/2020 Donald Gannon lost between October 1, 2019, 9/4/2020 Christopher Wedge (Rapid City, burial only) to September 30, 2020. Interior, St. Patrick Names and dates were 2/7/2020 Willard Lange Isabel, St. Mary furnished by the parishes. 4/5/2020 Adolph Beer Kadoka, Our Lady of Victory Belle Fourche, St. Paul 3/24/2020 Baby Johnson 3/10/2020 Richard Stolley 1/29/2020 Marie Reid 5/29/2020 Noise Cook 4/5/2020 Frances Terkildsen 4/5/2020 Millie Schmidt 8/04/2020 Tammi Garreaux Yellow Kenel, Assumption of the 5/10/2020 Patsy Bunney Head Blessed Virgin Mary 6/20/2020 Charlotte Thompson Edgemont, St. James 12/1/2019 Bernard Cadotte Bison, Blessed Sacrament 7/9/2019 Patricia Beebe (Funeral (Wakpala) 12/12/2019 Lee Ann Crary Committal 7/9/2020) 12/3/2019 Anthony “TC” Cadotte 4/3/2020 Arlene Kari 5/30/2020 Marclef "Mark" Zimiga, Sr. (Wakpala) 4/7/2020 Robert Crow (Hot Springs) 3/26/2020 Marie Thomas 7/14/2020 Albert "Bud" Biegler 9/9/2020 Ralph Miller (Devil’s Lake, ND) Bonesteel, Immaculate Fairfax, St. Anthony 5/4/2020 Kirby Spinks (Aberdeen) Conception 5/24/2020 Evelyn Liewer 5/28/2020 Nicholas Cadotte 6/7/2020 Robert Schmitz Faith, St. Joseph (Wakpala) 8/29/2020 Clifford Chasing Hawk, Jr. 10/04/2019 Grace Chamness 6/3/2020 Clyde “Chip” Walking Elk Bridger Immaculate Conception (Spearfish) (Mobridge) 12/12/2019 Al Lone Eagle 6/9/2020 Gerald Trainor 7/2/2020 Protus LaFramboise, Jr. Buffalo, St. Anthony Fort Pierre, St. John (Wakpala) 4/28/2020 Mark Mollman 11/15/2019 Shirley Iversen 7/15/2020 Faye Left Hand Bullhead, St. Aloysius 12/2/2019 David Hand 11/24/1890 Bessie Silk 10/26/2019 Phoebe Silk (Bismarck, 12/25/2019 Mary Morin 11/24/1890 Joseph “Little Joe” March ND) 1/10/2020 Paul "Corky" Bergeson (Vanderbilt area SD, reburials) 1/5/2020 Christian Bendickson 1/23/2020 Crew Heiss Kyle, Our Lady of Sorrows 1/19/2020 Joyce Hollow 2/24/2020 Ron Olsen 10/7/2019 Evelyn Long Soldier 2/3/2020 Linda Iron Thunder 4/24/2020 Freda Lawhon (Winnebago, NE) 2/22/2020 James High Cat 5/3/2020 Joseph Pitlick 10/8/2019 Margo Martinez (Kadoka) 3/10/2020 Connie Red Bear 5/4/2020 Fran Keller 11/1/2019 Doug Ferguson Crucifix Returns to Cemetery 8/23/2020 Oley Little Eagle 5/8/2020 Dan Ramsey 11/1/2019 Evelyn Packed The crucifix at St. Mary’s Cemetery in La Plant on the Cheyenne River 9/2/2020 Delayna Brown (Nageezi, 6/19/2020 William Schumacher 11/11/2019 Justin Bear Killer Reservation was taken down around 20 years ago and never put back up. NM) 6/22/2020 Harry Hasek 12/6/2019 Debrah Ferguson A local man, Tate Mowrer, took on the project of hand-making a new cross Burke, Sacred Heart 7/5/2020 Fabian Morin 12/28/2019 Gemma White Dress for the corpus and re-mounting it at its original place. He spent about 100 8/7/2020 Bev Engelmeyer 8/1/2020 Mary Ellen Ronish 12/31/2019 Novalee Standing Soldier hours of labor making and refurbishing this and donated all of it, not to 8/31/2020 Isaac Shulte 1/3/2020 Patrick Ruff 9/1/2020 Joseph Reed mention materials and supplies, to the cause. He worked on it in his Cherry Creek, St. Joseph Gregory, St Joseph 2/10/2020 Maynard Barker (Pierre) spare time for about a year. It was installed it on September 12 — the 08/28/2020 Kathryn Dupris Logg 10/14/2019 Charles Kayl 2/17/2020 Zachary Pawnee Leggins Colome, St. Isidore 11/5/2019 Judith Fish (Rapid City) 4/8/2020 Glena Sierra closest Fr. John Paul Trask could schedule it to the Feast of the Exaltation 12/11/2019 Gregory Sherman 11/25/2019 Rose Marie Cerny 4/26/2020 Josephine Brewer of the Holy Cross on September 14. (Below) Tate and Sara Mowrer and Custer, St. John the Baptist 1/6/2020 Joann Scholz (Fridley, MN) their children Brinly and Colton with Fr. John Paul Trask (Courtesy photos) 12/28/2019 Linda Hiermeier (Midwest City, OK) 5/25/2020 Randy Charging Crow 2/1/2020 Mark Morrissey 1/26/2020 Michael Geaghan 6/5/2020 Vernal Cross, Jr. 2/25/2020 Sharyl Huntington 2/1/2020 Carolyn Steffen 6/5/2020 Brandon Cross-Archuleta 3/30/2020 Phyllis Miller 3/8/2020 Pauline Rotter 6/15/2020 Daniel Martinez 5/24/2020 Brian Boyer 4/18/2020 Terry Halva 6/29/2020 Jerelle Long Soldier 7/10/2020 Albert Swartz 6/4/2020 Jacqueline Dooley 7/2/2020 Kay Ferguson 7/11/2020 Patricia Moore 6/25/2020 Pauline Hogue 8/18/2020 Teddy Ferguson (Des Moines, IA) 8/11/2020 Tim Schmitz 8/21/2020 Daniel Kills Straight 7/13/2020 Christine Paterson (Westminister, CO) 9/25/2020 Lucine Schaffer (Hot Springs) Hill City, St. Rose of Lima 9/28/2020 Lenora Watters Deadwood, St. Ambrose 2/23/2020 Kimberley Jones ( Lead, St. Patrick 10/4/2019 Timothy Shama Moorcroft, WY) 11/13/2019 Ann Grosek 12/23/2019 Dolores Jennings 3/11/2020 Laurence Cates 4/26/2020 John McNeary Mulcahy (Chandler, AZ) 5/5/2020 Shirley Hale 12/26/2019 Margery Loosvelt Brown 4/7/2020 Velma Johnson 6/18/2020 Lois Skvicalo Draper, St. Anthony 4/8/2020 Kathleen Walker Marx Lemmon, St. Mary 2/5/2020 Greg Rankin (Montrose, CO) 9/5/2019 Robert Anderson Eagle Butte, All Saints 7/4/2020 Lila Neu 11/15/2019 Dale Campbell 10/19/2019 Kortee Claymore (Lead) (Bowers Beach, DE) 4/17/2020 Caroline Dauwen 10/29/2019 Anthony Rivers Hot Springs, St. Anthony of Padua 8/13/2020 Donna Maher 11/06/2019 Delores Pearson 11/3/2019 Gaylynne Entwisle Midland, St. William (Sioux Falls) 11/25/2019 Darlene Simunek 10/4/2019 Eleanor Zucarro 2/17/2020 Lawrence Laffery 4/20/2020 Paul Wittenberg 10/30/2019 Sally Ehlers November 2020 Necrology WRC 21 Lower Brule, St. Mary 1/3/2020 Casey Weston-Long Presho, Christ the King 1/31/2020 Marlon "Buddy" 2/22/2020 David Gabriel 10/10/2019 Ruby Jandreau 1/6/2020 Brian Grass 5/2/2020 Lyle Smith Leneaugh, Jr. 3/24/2020 Leo Bakeberg 10/26/2019 Karla St. Cloud 2/10/2020 Cordell Slow Bear Rapid City, Blessed Sacrament 3/15/2020 Candace Bauman 5/5/2020 Margaret Allison 8/19/2020 Leighton LaRoche, Sr. 2/16/2020 Delbert New Holy 10/2/2019 Cecilia Smith 5/19/2020 Mary Jane Steele 5/16/2020 Kenneth Winkelman Manderson, St. Agnes 2/17/2020 Sharon Crow 10/14/2019 Mildene Turpin 4/22/2020 George Keller 6/10/2020 James Langer 10/11/2019 Patrick Pumpkin Seed 4/21/2020 Clair Not Help Him (Bakerfield, CA) 7/9/2020 Lisa Gibbons 7/16/2020 Kathryn Wagner 12/23/2019 Bishop Swallow 5/11/2020 Samuel Martin III 10/15/19 Scotty Stephens 9/3/2020 Patrick Lee 9/9/2020 Katherine Horvath 12/25/2019 Mary Her Many Horses 6/15/2020 Wayne Valandra (Council Bluffs) Faith St. Joseph 9/12/2020 Mitchell Chapel 12/30/2019 Emma West 7/8/2020 Steve Hawk, Jr. 10/26/2019 Joseph Oukrop 10/4/2019 Grace Chamness 9/21/2020 James Bellantino 1/9/2020 Adrianna Black Tail Deer- 7/14/2020 Theresa Mesteth 11/2/28/2019 Larry Monheim (Spearfish) Sturgis, St. Francis of Assisi Padilla 7/18/2020 Jonathan Two 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Chaplain says use of death penalty must end ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — A Catholic Palm Beach, Florida, in conjunction with chaplain to Florida’s death-row inmates the Florida Conference of Catholic Bish- used a virtual forum to focus on his most ops, the public policy arm of the state’s significant lifetime pursuit — raising bishops. Recinella follows Pope Francis’ awareness about the wrongness of Amer- outlook that because all human life is sa- @RapidCitydiorc DioceseofRapidCity @RapidCitydiorc ica’s use of the death penalty. Dale cred, death-row inmates deserve to be re- Recinella’s presentation encompassed the spected and valued and not have their lives O Come All Ye Faithful importance of maintaining all life, from ended by state powers. conception to natural death. He spoke to Christmas Masses his viewers fervently and seriously. “As Catholic Christians positioned in the open- ing throes of the third millennium, we are St. Therese, the Little Flower first and foremost a bulwark of the God- 532 Adams St., Rapid City given dignity of every human life, the God- Thursday, Dec. 24 given value of human life,” he said. “We are 4 p.m. & 10 p.m. the guardians of the culture of life. We have to be because we find ourselves and this (Children: for the 4 p.m. Mass Bring faith stance under constant pressure and as- the Baby Jesus from your nativity sault from the culture of death,” he added. scene for a blessing.) His presentation was one of 11 given Oct. St. John’s New Underwood 24 during the 34th annual Culture of Life 7 p.m. Conference, a daylong even organized by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Friday, Dec. 25 St. Therese, 9 a.m. St. John’s, New Underwood Prepare for heaven 11 a.m. with faith and good works NEW VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People Weekend Mass Schedule sometimes forget life’s ultimate purpose is to starting Saturday, November 28 prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope St. Therese, the Little Flower Francis said. “People do everything as if they Saturday: 4:30 p.m. will never depart for the other life. And so, people care only about possessing, of stand- Sunday: 9 am & 5:30 p.m. ing out, settling down,” the pope said in his Reconciliation Schedule: remarks before praying the Angelus with Saturday: 3 to 4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. ~ Sunday: 6:30 p.m. visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Nov. 8. The day’s Gospel reading offered an on- going reflection on eternal life, he said. The

reading from the Gospel of Matthew said Diocesan Men’s Multi-media Journalist / Communications Assistant the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins Summary: The Diocese of Crookston Office of Communications is seeking a Retreat Multi-media Journalist for its multiplatform news source: Our Northland Diocese. The who went to a wedding feast with their oil position serves as the primary writer, print layout engineer, and manager of online lamps. Those who were wise brought extra February 19-21, 2021. content, archives and records. Candidates must have education in journalism or com- oil and those who were foolish did not. The munications and be able to produce content for print and digital channels, in addition to delayed groom arrived while the foolish ones For details contact a solid understanding and practice of the Catholic Faith. This is a full-time position with were out getting more oil, so they found benefits. The successful candidate will also assist the Director of Communications/ themselves locked out of the feast and were Family Life Ministries, Editor with day-to-day operations of the Communications Office. How to Apply / admonished for not being prepared. Pope 605-343-3541or Contact / Deadline: Submit resume including refer- Francis said the parable explains how Jesus ences, cover letter, and any combination of four writing tells people they must be prepared -- both Amy Julian at or other media samples to Janelle Gergen at Diocese of Crookston, PO Box 610, Crookston, MN 56716 or for Jesus’ final coming and in their daily [email protected] or [email protected]. Applicants will be reviewed commitment to meeting him through char- until November 30. Interviews to take place in ity to those in need. “The lamp of faith is not Linda Drake at December with an employment start date of February enough; we also need the oil of charity and 1, 2021. For full description go to: good works,” he said. [email protected]. www.crookston.org/employment. November 2020 News WRC 23 Lori: Report marks new era of transparency, which laity ‘have rightly demanded’

BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE your church could be a further occasion of pain and trauma,” he said. BALTIMORE (CNS) — Baltimore “I pray that your relationship with our Archbishop William E. Lori in a Nov. 10 savior Jesus Christ, who will never fail us, letter to the Catholic faithful of his arch- and his presence in the sacraments, will diocese said the long-awaited Vatican re- bring you comfort. I pray too that the Holy port on former cardinal Theodore E. Spirit will lead you to a deeper recognition McCarrick “brings us to another moment of your own role as a missionary disciple in of painful awareness of our church’s past the church, and as an agent in helping to failures.” guide us to ever greater transparency, ac- But “it also marks a new era of trans- countability and renewal. I welcome your parency in our church, which the lay faithful involvement as we continue this work to- have rightly demanded,” he wrote. gether.” His letter followed the release earlier Like Archbishop Lori, Catholic bishops that day of the “Report on the Holy See’s across the country issued statements in re- Institutional Knowledge and Decision- sponse to the reports release. Here are ex- Then-Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington Dec. 1, 2005, file photo. Making Related to Former Cardinal cerpts from some of those statements: (CNS photo/Bob Roller) Theodore Edgar McCarrick.” Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh: The 460-page report is the result of a “With today’s release of the McCarrick re- be an important part of a wider effort on Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of De- two-year investigation into how McCarrick, port and recognizing the many victims for the part of the Catholic Church to build a troit: “While the document is profoundly although dogged for years by rumors of sex- whom this report will reopen deep wounds, new moment of trust and truth, ‘... a new difficult to confront, I am encouraged by ual impropriety, was able to rise up the I express my sorrow and shame that anyone heaven and a new earth.’” (Revelation 21:1) the Vatican’s commitment to produce and Catholic hierarchical structure based on representing the church sexually abused Bishop David J. Walkowiak of Grand publicly release the information with which personal contacts, protestations of his inno- them or turned a deaf ear to their cries. I ask Rapids, Michigan: “I am grateful to Pope we must grapple if we are to continue the cence and a lack of church officials report- all people of faith to join me in prayer that Francis for ordering a thorough investiga- path of reconciliation, reform and healing ing and investigating accusations, according this report will be yet another step on the tion of the McCarrick scandal and for issu- in our church. The length of time invested to the Vatican report on the matter. path to healing for those who have been ing this final report so that the truth of the in fact-finding and the length of the docu- “While the contents of the report are wounded. matter can be brought to light. As a bishop ment itself indicates to me there was no painful, I am grateful that this information Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, of the Catholic Church, I renew my pro- fear in reporting the truth. The truth, as the has finally come fully to light, and especially New Mexico: “Pope Francis has committed found apologies to all those who have suf- Lord assures us, ‘… will set us free’ (Jn grateful to the victim-survivors who came himself and the Catholic Church to ac- fered abuse in the church. I renew my 8:32). The truth shows us the sure path to forward, to those who persisted in demand- countability, responsibility and transparency. prayers and support for your recovery and purification and reform. The immediate and ing an investigation into their allegations, The McCarrick report is part of this com- healing. May the publication of this report most important takeaway from this report and to those who took appropriate action mitment, but by no means the last word. confront the truth of what happened and is to reaffirm our commitment to the care to answer those demands,” Archbishop Lori Rather, it marks a critical moment in the bring some measure of peace to victim-sur- and healing of victim-survivors and to con- said, adding he was grateful to Pope Francis life of the church to accept the truth no vivors as well as show how to further the tinue the renewal of our efforts to protect for initiating the investigation “and for en- matter where it is found and no matter work of the church in preventing any recur- children and vulnerable adults. acting the strongest-possible sanctions where it leads. Pope Francis’ integrity and rences of this type in the future.” “There is also a valuable lesson for all against Mr. McCarrick, who was laicized in the integrity of the church rests on this fun- Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of church leaders on our responsibility to en- January of 2019.” damental principle. The McCarrick report New Orleans: “The situation regarding the sure this is never allowed to happen again. “Recognizing that this report serves as a underscores the importance of hearing and crimes, scandal and subsequent laicization For this, I am grateful anew for the painful reminder of past harms, I wish most respecting the accounts of those who have of Mr. Theodore McCarrick continues to be Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service of all to offer again my humble and sincere been abused. a dark and tragic story for his victims as well (CBAR), newly established earlier this year apologies to anyone who has suffered abuse “It points to the necessity of working to- as the Catholic Church. It is clear that Pope to receive reports of sexual abuse and re- or harassment by a member of the clergy,” gether to find the truth, which is the first Francis’ decision to remove Mr. McCarrick lated misconduct by bishops and to relay the archbishop said. “As I have in the past, step in the healing of victims and the heal- from the clerical state was a responsible ac- those reports to proper authorities for in- I offer the church’s pastoral support, as well ing of the church. It also unveils the insidi- tion and justified. This tragedy reminds us vestigation. To those harmed by the actions as the opportunity to meet with me or our ousness of clericalism and the devastating that sexual abuse is a serious sin that we and inaction of church leaders, on behalf of other bishops, to any survivor who might effects of selfish ambition and unbridled must continue to address in the church and our local church, I am sorry that you were find that helpful.” power. ... I believe that while it sheds a in society. I join with U.S. bishops around neither protected nor heard. I hold you in Acknowledging how much “suffering bright light on the sins of the past it, also the country in thanking the Vatican for a prayer especially today, as I read this report and anguish” the faithful have endured “due illumines the path of all bishops and those thorough investigation and report. It is my and firmly recommit myself and the Arch- to the worldwide pandemic, economic pres- in authority in the church as we strive to re- prayer that this sad situation will call us all diocese of Detroit to seeking truth, ensur- sures, civil unrest and the ugly specter of flect the light of Christ in all aspects of our to continue to work for the healing of vic- ing safety and facilitating healing.” racism, my heart truly aches to think that lives and ministry. I pray that this report will tims and their families.” November 2020

Mailing label 24 WRC Hospitality at six feet: keeping our distance while letting others in

“Can you come in?” our reserves are depleted? How are we to hospitality not as impressing people but as you enter or walks you out as you leave? My grandma’s fa- embrace the stranger while keeping six-feet loving people, it’s easier to let go of all the St. Benedict emphasized the “humility” vorite question is one distance? extras that make welcoming people into our at the core of hospitality, and he described we now discourage her If hospitality is defined as kindness to- home stressful or expensive,” the Pittsburgh it in action: a host should bow to their from uttering. ward strangers, the friendly reception of mom told me. guests to adore the Christ within, pray with The impulse toguests, then the opposite is judgment. It’s The Biblical command to care for those them, sit with them and wash their hands. swing open her door forming unfair and unfavorable ideas about in need does not exclude times of pan- The spirit of those gestures can be done Christina and her arms, honed others based on our own insecurities and ig- demic, Emily pointed out. It does require from a distance, even remotely: listening Capecchi over nine decades and norance. This means hospitality is not so greater creativity and greater courage. well, affirming others, praying for them, stitched into her Irish- much an act as a disposition. It is recogniz- “What God calls us to, he always gives us checking in, mailing cards, leaving banana Freelance Catholic DNA, is not ing the opportunity to be Christ to others the grace to do,” she said. bread at the front door. writer easily thwarted. Yet we and to receive Christ from others. The Benedictines consider hospitality a We can smile with our eyes even when have attempted to do so It does not require uncluttered counters. charism, a special spiritual gift. St. Benedict our mouths are masked. Perhaps that’s a Inver Grove this year. It does require an uncluttered heart. explored the topic in a chapter of his book metaphor for hospitality in 2020: We have Heights, Minn. She’s doing her best, Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of “Rule of Benedict,” written in the year 516. less to work with, but we’re doing what we but she doesn’t like it “The Catholic Table,” taught me this back He believed guests should be warmly re- can. We’re trusting that, once again, God one bit. Social distancing goes against every when visions of immaculate Pinterest ceived upon arrival and departure. Doesn’t will give us the grace. fiber of her being. boards held me back. “When we think of it feel good when a host grabs your bag as At 90, Grandma still lives in the two- story brick home where she raised her six Monthly list of recent film ratings G Rebecca, A-III (PG-13) kids. It is the hub for our sprawling ex- NEW YORK (CNS) -- Here is a list for children under 13; R -- re- Get Duked!, L (R) The Rental, L (R) tended family. We all gather there on of recent films that Catholic stricted. Under 17 requires ac- Good Time, L (R) S Christmas Eve, when she’s perched at the News Service has rated on the companying parent or adult Greyhound, A-III (PG-13) Selah and the Spades, A-III (R) piano, plucking out carols we sing along to basis of moral suitability. guardian; NC-17 -- no one 17 The Grizzlies, A-III (R) 7500, A-III (R) across the living room. and under admitted. H Summerland, O (PG) Individually, we flee there on bad days, The first symbol after each title Honest Thief, A-III (PG-13) T Tenet, A-III (PG-13) when we need a sympathetic ear and a soft is the Catholic News Service A I classification. The second sym- Antebellum, L (R) I Am Patrick, A-II (no rating) The Trial of the Chicago 7, A-III place to land. She sits by the fireplace, a (R) candy dish at one elbow and a basket of bol is the rating of the Motion Artemis Fowl, A-II (PG) Infidel, L (R) K The 24th, A-III (no rating) newspapers and magazines at the other. She Picture Association. B Bill & Ted Face the Music, A-III Kajillionaire, O (R) W listens so wholeheartedly, with appreciative CNS classifications: A-I -- gen- (PG-13) M The War With Grandpa, A-II sounds and interjections, and instantly eral patronage; A-II -- adults and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, O Made in Italy, A-III (R) (PG) everything seems better. adolescents; A-III -- adults; L -- (R) Mulan, A-III (PG-13) Wasp Network, A-III (no rating) That is hospitality in its truest sense. The limited adult audience, films The Boys in the Band, O (R) N Words on Bathroom Walls, A-III word originates from the Latin word for whose problematic content Boys State, A-III (PG-13) The New Mutants, O (PG-13) (PG-13) The Wretched, A-III (no rating) hospital. Grandma’s expression of hospital- many adults would find trou- C O bling; O -- morally offensive. Chemical Hearts, A-III (R) On the Rocks, A-III (R) Y ity does indeed turn her home into a hos- Yellow Rose, A-III (PG-13) pital: a refuge for the sad and lonely, a place Come Play, A-II (PG-13) P Palm Springs, O (R) for healing. MPA ratings: G -- general audi- D ences. All ages admitted; PG -- Da 5 Bloods, L (R) The Personal History of David I’ve been reflecting on the virtue of hos- parental guidance suggested. The Devil All the Time, L (R) Copperfield, A-II (PG) pitality, which feels more needed than ever Some material may not be suit- F Pray: The Story of Patrick and also harder than ever to exercise amid able for children; PG-13 -- par- First Cow, A-III (PG-13) Peyton, A-II (PG) a pandemic. How are we to practice hospi- ents strongly cautioned. Some Fishbowl, A-III (no rating) R tality now, when our faces are covered and material may be inappropriate Flannery, A-III (no rating) Radioactive, A-III (PG-13)