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Informing Catholics in Western South Dakota since May 1973 World Youth Day, 2, 28 ‘Saint of the gutters,’ Mother Teresa, to be canonized Sept. 4 Rediscover Silence, 6 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The poor, the suffering and those who minister to them will be at the center of celebrations leading up to the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata at the Vatican. The main event — the canonization Mass — will begin at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 4, the Vatican announced. A “family feast” for the poor, a musical, Masses and prayer vigils will precede her canonization, according to programs published by the Vatican and by the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded. Families, Lifelong Learning & Known as the “saint of the gutters,” Mother Teresa was revered for Reaching Out, 13-15 ministering to the sick and the dying in some of the world's poorest neighborhoods. Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910 to an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje, in what is now part of Macedonia, Mother Teresa went to India as a Sister of Loreto in 1929. Receiving what she described as a “call within a call,” she began her missionary work with the poor and laid the foundation for what would become the Mission- aries of Charity. Following her death in 1997, St. John Paul II waived Terra Sancta Annual Giving the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the Society and Terra Sancta process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. Guild, 16-18 The Vatican will anticipate the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Piedmont Parish Centennial, 24 Kolkata with a special postage stamp, which will be released Sept. 2, two days before Pope Francis officially declares her a saint. The Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office announced the stamp's re- lease Aug. 5 and distributed initial images of it. The 95-cent stamp features a wrinkled but radiant Mother Teresa smiling in her blue- trimmed, white sari. Overlaid on the design by Patrizio Daniele is another image of her holding the hand of a small child. (CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office) Mailing label 2 WRC Columns August 2016 World Youth Day They were seeking someone — Jesus Christ World Youth Day has come and gone. More than a million young peo- ple gathered in Poland — pilgrims seeking something in their lives. In re- ality, they were not seeking something, but someone, Jesus Christ. I was one of those pilgrims, along with 85 other bishops from the United States who met ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, to re- in Krakow for this global event. It is spond generously and to follow him! estimated that 40,000 people from the Don’t let your soul grow numb, but aim United States made the pilgrimage to be for the goal of a beautiful love which united with the Holy Father, Pope Fran- also demands sacrifice. Say a firm ‘no’ cis, for those days of prayer and cele- to the narcotic of success at any cost bration of our faith in Jesus Christ. and the sedative of worrying only about This was the first World Youth Day yourself and your own comfort.” that I have ever attended and I was not In spite of the heat and humidity the disappointed. I deeply enjoyed the last few days of World Youth Day, it is experience. Our host country, Poland, my sense that the young people, per- opened her arms to all of us. We felt haps all of us, came away with a new welcomed and loved, cared for and July 23, wooden barges float on the Dunajec River Gorge through the Pieniny sense of mission and a new sense of our secure. The Polish people were very Mountains. Bishop Robert Gruss joined the 46-member diocesan group that call to discipleship; that World Youth attended World Youth Days in Krakow, Poland. He is wearing the regional clothing of Day is not meant to be only a cherished friendly and their own love for Christ the raft operators. (Photo by Fr. Mark McCormick) and his church was evident. They memory, but to be lived in the concrete, seemed happy to be the host to so many in the forefront of serving others. In his dreams, our ways of seeing things. God to be lived in every corner of our lives. people from around the world. talk at the Stations of the Cross, he comes to break open everything that If this happens, then World Youth Day What I found most inspiring was the shared these words: keeps us closed in.” will have been a great success, not only enthusiasm, the beautiful spirit and the “Humanity today needs men and He told us to get off the couch and for the church in western South Dakota, prayerfulness of the young people and women, and especially young people stop being young “couch potatoes” but but for the entire world. their love and desire for Jesus. This was like yourselves, who do not wish to live “young people with shoes, or better, a great grace for me. It bolstered the their lives ‘halfway,’ young people boots laced” who go out into the world spirit of faith and hope in all of us. In ready to spend their lives freely in serv- and leave their mark in history that particular, I cherished the time I was ice to those of their brothers and sisters began at Pentecost. “The Lord wants to able to spend with the youth of our own who are poorest and most vulnerable, work one of the greatest miracles we diocese and to hear of their desires for in imitation of Christ who gave himself can experience; he wants to turn your World Youth Day in regard to their re- completely for our salvation. In the face hands, my hands, our hands, into signs lationship with Jesus. I want to thank of evil, suffering and sin, the only re- of reconciliation, of communion, of them for their willingness to share their sponse possible for a disciple of Jesus creation. He wants your hands to con- love for the Lord and for answering is the gift of self, even of one’s own life, tinue building the world of today. And their call to follow Jesus. in imitation of Christ; it is the attitude he wants to build that world with you.” Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, of service. Unless those who call them- As Pope Francis shared in his homily arrived in Krakow on July 28. Through- selves Christians live to serve, their at the closing Mass for World Youth out the days he was there, his encour- lives serve no good purpose. By their Day, we are to be like Zacchaeus who agement to the young people to live a lives, they deny Jesus Christ.” took a risk and put his life on the line life following Jesus came through over Pope Francis, in his homily at the for Jesus. “When it comes to Jesus, we Pope Francis walks with World Youth and over again. His messages spoke not Vigil Service on Saturday night, spoke cannot sit around waiting with arms Day pilgrims as he arrives for a July only to the young, but to all Christians, of how “God expects something from folded; he offers us life — we can’t 30 prayer vigil at the Field of Mercy if we really want to follow Christ. He all of us; how he hopes in us and comes respond by thinking about it or texting in Krakow, Poland. (CNS photo/Paul challenged the youth and all of us to be to open the doors of our lives, our a few words! Don’t be afraid to say Haring) August 2016 News WRC 3 Bishop’s Calendar Pope names six women, six men to August 16-September 18, 2016 panel to study women deacons Subject to change without notice VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has appointed six August 16, Tuesday men and six women to a commission to study the issue of Day of Mercy in all parishes August 20, Saturday women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early church. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jubilee of Mercy Pilgrimage, Holy Cross, Timber Lake In addition to the 12 members named Aug. 2, the pope tapped August 21, Sunday Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, secretary of the Congregation 8:30 a.m. Mass, Install Fr. Mulloy as Pastor, St. Bernard, McLaughlin for the Doctrine of the Faith, to serve as president of the August 23, Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation Board Meeting, commission. The pope set up the commission at the request of Phyllis Zagano, Chancery Conference Room the International Union of Superiors General, the organization a senior 6 p.m. Mass, Install Fr. Dennis as Pastor, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Martin for the leaders of women’s religious orders around the world. research August 30, Tuesday Meeting the group in May, Pope Francis said that while his associate in 8:30 a.m. Investment Committee Meeting, Chancery understanding was that the women described as deacons in the the religion 9 a.m. Finance Council Meeting, Chancery Conference Room New Testament were not ordained as male deacons are today, department at 11:30 a.m. Family Heritage Alliance Luncheon, Cathedral Hofstra “it would be useful for the church to clarify this question.” 1:30 p.m. Envisioning Team Meeting, Cathedral University in 6 p.m. Chancery Picnic, Rapid City The International Theological Commission, a body that Hempstead, September 1, Thursday advises the doctrinal congregation, included the question of 9:05 a.m. Rapid City Catholic School System Opening Mass, Cathedral N.Y., is seen in September 5, Monday women deacons in a study on the diaconate almost 20 years her office Labor Day – Chancery Closed ago. While its report, issued in 2002, did not offer recommen- Aug. 2. September 7, Wednesday dations for the future, it concluded that biblical deaconesses Zagano, who 8 a.m. Diocesan Staff Mass/Breakfast, Terra Sancta were not the same as ordained male deacons. In June, Pope has written 9:30 a.m. Diocesan Department Head Meeting, Terra Sancta Francis told reporters that he had asked Cardinal Gerhard extensively on September 9, Friday Muller, prefect of the doctrinal congregation, and Sister the subject of 11:15 a.m. Bishop’s Mass and Luncheon, Cathedral women September 10, Saturday Carmen Sammut, president of the superiors’ group, to suggest deacons, is one Golf Tournament for the BHSU Newman Center, Spearfish scholars to include in the study group. At least one of the of six women 5 p.m. Mass, Install Fr. Wyrostek as Pastor, Parish Centennial Celebration, members Pope Francis named to the commission — U.S. Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont appointed by September 11, Sunday scholar Phyllis Zagano — has written extensively on the role Pope Francis to 8:30 a.m. Mass, Install Fr. Oreshoski as Pastor, Sacred Heart, Philip of women deacons in the early church, arguing that they were a 13-person 3 p.m. VSI Certification Mass, Terra Sancta ordained ministers and that women can be ordained deacons “Commission to September 13, Tuesday today. Zagano is a senior research associate in the religion Study the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. College of Consultors Meeting, Rapid City department at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Women's September 14, Wednesday Diaconate.” 4-5:30 p.m. Bishop Gruss on-the-air with Real Presence Radio live from the Another U.S. scholar also is among the 12 commission mem- Chancery Conference Room bers: Augustinian Father Robert Dodaro, president of the Pon- (CNS photo/ September 15, Thursday tifical Augustinian Institute in Rome and a professor of Gregory A. 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Periodical postage paid at Rapid City, SD 57701 Benefactors: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Home Missions, Catholic Extension 4 WRC News August 2016 It’s not right to equate Islam with violence, pope says By Junno Arocho Esteves want peace. Islam with violence. This is not right “I was looking at the Madonna and I An economy that focuses on the God The pope’s initial comment came in and it is not true,” he said. forgot about the step,” he recalled. “I of money, not human beings, is the speaking about the murder July 26 of an Instead, the pope said, that those had the thurible in my hand and I just foundation of terrorism, Pope Francis elderly priest during Mass in a Catholic who choose to enter fundamentalists let myself fall. If I had tried to resist, said. church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, groups, such as the Islamic State, do so then there would have been conse- Speaking to journalists aboard his re- France. Two men, armed with knives, because “they have been left empty” of quences.” turn flight from Krakow, Poland, July entered the church during Mass. The at- ideals, work and values. Regarding his ability to speak and 31, the pope also stressed that violence tackers murdered 85-year-old Father The pope was also asked about ac- relate to young people, the pope told exists in all religions, including Jacques Hamel, slitting his throat. The cusations of sexual abuse made against journalists that he likes to talk to them Catholicism, and it cannot be pinned to Islamic State group later claimed re- Australian Cardinal George Pell, pre- “because they tell me things that I never one single religion. sponsibility for the murder. fect of the Secretariat for the Economy. thought about before or that I never “I do not like to speak of Islamic Although the death of the French Pope Francis said the accusations are thought through.” violence because everyday when I look priest was committed in the name of unclear, but are in the hands of investi- He also emphasized the importance through the papers, I see violence here Islam, the pope said that it is unfair to gators. He also warned against deeming of a “dialogue between past and future” in Italy,” the pope told reporters. “And label an entire religion violent because alleged accusations true or false before and said older and younger generations they are baptized Catholics. There are of the actions of a few fundamentalists. they are investigated thoroughly. must learn to speak to and learn from violent Catholics. If I speak of Islamic “One thing is true. I believe that in Pope Francis was also asked if he each other. violence, I also have to speak of almost all religions, there is always a was all right after he stumbled and fell “Listen to them, speak to them be- Catholic violence,” he added. small fundamentalist group. We have during Mass outside the Marian shrine cause they must learn from us and we Spending about 30 minutes with re- them, too,” the pope said. “When fun- of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa July 28. must learn from them. That is how his- porters and responding to six questions, damentalism goes to the point of killing He missed a step as he was blessing the tory is made, that is how we grow — Pope Francis was asked to elaborate on — you can even kill with the tongue. altar and an image of Mary with in- without closing them off, without comments he had made flying to This is what St. James says, but (you cense. censuring them,” Pope Francis said. Poland July 27 when he told the jour- can kill) also with a knife. “ nalists that religions are not at war and “I do not think it is right to identify

Check us out at https:// Facebook.com/ twitter.com/ DioceseofRapidCity RapidCitydiorc August 2016 News WRC 5 Mercy received must be mercy shared, pope says at audience By Cindy Wooden who are in need. Mercy is a journey that departs from the heart and arrives at the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s hands, at the works of mercy.” mercy is infectious and must be shared Greeting Italian visitors at the end of with others, Pope Francis said. the audience, the pope returned to his Mercy is “a journey that departs point about how the experience of from the heart to arrive at the hands,” mercy must lead Christians to concrete the pope said Aug. 10 at his weekly acts of mercy toward others. general audience. Recently, he said, a bishop told him In his main audience talk, Pope Fran- that in his cathedral, there is not just one cis focused on the Gospel story of Jesus Holy Door designated for the Year of raising from the dead the son of the Mercy, but two. widow of Nain, giving renewed hope One Holy Door is an entrance, the not just to the woman and her son, but doorway people pass through to ask for to all. God’s forgiveness and receive it in the “The powerful word of Jesus can sacraments. The other door is an exit, make us rise again and takes us, too, Nuns clap and take pictures as Pope Francis arrives to lead his general audi- “to go out and bring God’s mercy to ence in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 10. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters) from death to life,” the pope said. “His others with the works of mercy. This word revives us, gives hope, refreshes bishop is intelligent, isn’t he?” the pope weary hearts and opens us to a vision of said. the world and of life that goes beyond “In our hearts we receive the mercy suffering and death.” of Jesus, who gives us pardon because Pope Francis ended his main talk by God forgives everything, everything,” insisting that “Jesus watches you, heals the pope said. “He raises us up. He you with his mercy and says, ‘Arise,’ gives us new life and he also infects us and your heart is new.” with his compassion. From our hearts “And what do I do now with this forgiven and healed, and with the com- new heart healed by Jesus?” he asked. passion of Jesus, the journey toward our “I do the works of mercy with my hands begins, that it, toward the works hands and I try to help, to heal the many of mercy.” Attention Commission Lay Ministers: The Commissioned Lay Ministers of Deanery Two are hosting a retreat at St. Patrick Church in Lead on September 24. Glen Gauer of FOCUS Ministries will lead the retreat. The theme of the retreat will be “Discipleship.” Topics include: 1. What is discipleship? 2. The connection of Matthew 28, the Great Commission, and Acts 1:4, receiving the promise of the Father. 3. Making disciples in your parish. Everyone is welcome. The retreat is appropriate for Commissioned Lay Ministers, all Catholics and members of other Christian traditions. Registration deadline is September 10. There is no charge to attend. Free-will donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of lunch and snacks and Gauer’s travel expenses. To make your reservation, please contact Mary De- Marcus at [email protected] or call St. Patrick parish at 605-578-2002. Sessions will begin at 8 a.m. and the day will end with Mass at 4:30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation from 3-3:45 p.m. Following Mass, those who wish to have dinner together at their own expense will continue the discussion informally at a local restaurant. 6 WRC News August 2016 Rediscover silence to find the Lord working in your life By Laurie Hallstrom fering spiritual conferences for priests In his talk on Lectio Divina, Father communion and a new way of life ‘ Fr. Brian Christensen, Rome, was and a Holy Hour concluding with Mass Christensen emphasized the importance “We live in a very busy world, filled featured speaker at St. Therese Church, on the feast of the Sacred Heart of of silence. with so many activities, sometimes very Rapid City, for Deanery One Day of Jesus. The pope’s blessing of priests, frenetic activity. To cultivate silence Mercy, July 19. his encouragement for priests was for “As St. Augustine of Hippo so even in short periods during our day is For the past two years, Father Chris- me and for so many, very powerful and keenly noted so many centuries ago, difficult but essential to our relationship tensen has been serving in Rome on the uplifting back in the fourth century, we are rest- with God,” he said. faculty of the seminary, Pontifical less until we rest in God. There is a To begin the practice of Lectio Div- North American College. He was in deep, deep longing within each of our ina he recommended using either the Rapid City for a short time this summer. human hearts, a desire that’s not church’s daily readings or the Sunday “It has been a privileged time to quenched by the things of this world. Gospel. work with future priests who will serve No thing or person will satisfy our “We don’t just read it, its about at- here in the United States. They are good human hearts until they discover the tentive reading, listening to what God men — very inspiring work. I have fullness of God,” he said. “The Father is saying, reading it once, reading it a great hope for the church in the United draws us into this relationship through second time, reading it a third time. States and throughout the world be- his son, Jesus Christ, and through the What word, what phrase, what image cause of the goodness and perseverance Holy Spirit.” jumps out at you,” said Father Chris- of these men. It is a great joy to be with He recounted Jesus leaving his dis- tensen. Take time to reflect on that them. Also, I have had the opportunity ciples and the crowds to be with the image or phrase. to be close to the Holy Father, Pope Father and pray in silence. “Daily prayer is our life breath, with- Francis, especially during this year of “In order to be capable of reflecting out it our supernatural lives will quickly mercy,” he said. God’s mercy rediscover the value of si- suffocate. “I had an opportunity to share in Fr. Brian Christensen, Rome, was the lence,” he said. “In silence we hear “Do not be anxious. Seek God, do days of retreat that the Holy Father had featured speaker at the Deanery one God’s word which transforms us.” not worry whether you are doing things during the special jubilee year for Day of Mercy, July 19, at St. Therese According to Father Christensen, right. There is no one with more pa- priests. It was really a very powerful Church, Rapid City. He spoke on Lectio Divina is an attentive engage- tience than God. No one who wants to time, three hours with Pope Francis of- “Lectio Divina.” (WRC photo) ment with the word of God that leads to help you more,” he said. August 2016 Events Schedule WRC 7 August 21, Sunday sBHSU Newman Center Charity Golf September 17, Saturday sSDSM&T Newman Center Mass: Tournament: Held at the Spearfish sNatural Family Planning: Seminar NEW TIME! Mass is now at 7:30 p.m. with Canyon Golf Club. Check-in begins at 11 for engaged couples or anyone wanting to adoration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Weekday a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Pro- learn more about natural family planning. Mass is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. All are wel- ceeds benefit the Newman Center Capital To be held at St. John the Baptist, Custer. come. Campaign. See page 26. Registration dead- Preregistration required. Next seminar, Oc- August 31, Wednesday line, September 6. 8www.stjoseph tober 22, Terra Sancta, Rapid City. )Fam- sWRC deadline for submissions. spearfish.com and click on the golf banner. ily Life Ministries, 605-716-5214 x236 or Paper mailed Tuesday, September 20. September 11, Sunday [email protected]. ) 605-343-3541 or sDay of Discernment for Young Men: sMandala Prayerful Painting: Using a [email protected] or Held from noon-6 p.m. in Faith. Day begins lectio format, learn to pray, compose and [email protected] with Mass, followed by a deeper look at the paint a mandala. Retreat day to explore the August 31, Wednesday notion of the word “vocation” and how one art form of mandalas as a way to pray. No Were you married sCatechist Training Workshop: For is called to a particular or secondary voca- prior art experience necessary. Held at St. catechists, religious educators, and youth tion to priesthood, religious life or sacra- Martin Monastery from 9:15 a.m.-2:30 Send inyour 1966?photo along with ministers. Held in Gregory. )Sandy Stukel, mental marriage, and at how to discern that p.m. $20 includes lunch. )Sr. Therese your names, wedding date, town you 605-835-9290. Additional workshops held particular call. For men ages 16 and up. Marie, 605-343-8011. were married in, and current parish to: in Piedmont, September 12, )Teresa Registration deadline September 5. No cost Attn: Becky Berreth ) Thompson, 605-787-5168 and in for the afternoon. Shawna Hanson, 605- September 23, Friday West River Catholic Spearfish, September 13, )Patsy Custis, 716-5214 x233. sHeart to Heart Weekend for the En- PO Box 678 605-642-2306. September 13, Tuesday gaged: For engaged couples to deepen their Rapid City, SD 57709 September 2, Friday sCatholics Returning Home: Six- relationship with each other and God by ex- or e-mail to [email protected] sWorld Apostolate of Fatima: First week series for non-practicing Catholics ploring the Catholic Church’s vision of Friday Mass at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and considering returning to the church. No marriage. Attendance is required for cou- by September 23 for publication in the devotions. First Saturday, September 3, be- charge. Held from 7-8:30 p.m. at Blessed ples doing marriage prep in the diocese. October West River Catholic gins with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Ends September 25. Register online at 8 a.m. Mass and exposition. Both in Our [email protected] or 8ReturningCatholics 8terrasancta.org. Questions? Call Becky, 605-343-3541 Lady’s Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of .net. Perpetual Help. Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202. September 15, Thursday Terra Sancta Retreat Center Highlights — September September 10, Saturday sBeginning Experience Level I Sepa- Sept 8: BHADA fall retreat s rated, Divorced & Widowed Support Spiritual Motherhood: Held in Faith Sep 11: VSI Certification Mass & Reception from 9 a.m.-noon.The Office of Vocations Group: Nine-week, non-denominational Sep 17: Aspirancy; TS Guild Event would like to invite the women of our dio- group is open to all Christian men and Sep 18: Celebration of Marriage cese to join us in our Spiritual Motherhood women who are hurting following a sepa- Sep 18-23: Priest retreat — Diocese of Grand Island Group. This includes a commitment to ration, divorce, or the death of spouse. Be- Sep 27-28: Great Plains Tribal Health Board Staff Retreat prayer and offerings for the priests of our gins at 7 p.m. at St. Therese the Little Sep 30-Oct 2: Annual Deacon Retreat — Diocese of Rapid City diocese. All women of the diocese are wel- Flower Church, Rapid City. Registration “This is the second time the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board is hosting its ) ) come. Shawna Hanson, 605-716-5214 fee: $30, scholarships available. Family annual staff retreat at Terra Sancta. We were extremely pleased with our last x233 or [email protected]. Life Ministries, 605-716-5214 x236. retreat and the large meeting spaces, extensive food menu, and beautiful scenery. The staff at Terra Sancta has always been easy to work with and customer service oriented. We are excited to take advantage of the outdoor space and the many amenities of the Terra Sancta Retreat Center.” — Kristine Watts, MPA, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources & Communications 8 WRC Columns August 2016 When pastors are reassigned, it’s dying and rising Fr. Craig Cower has often told pas- and athletic events take place. What ceived it, she would know to pray for tors that moving to a new parish is, in door do you use to get into basketball him. a real way, a participation in the games or school concerts? Tell him Third, it is often tempting to ask an Paschal Mystery. When a pastor is what the school mascot is, what the old pastor back for funerals or in other told he is being reassigned, he must school colors are, on which side of the times of need. This is understandable die to the hopes and dreams and plans field or court the home crowd sits. because often there is a relationship he had for the parish he is serving. He Don’t just give him the sports sched- and trust built up over many years must say good-bye to many of the ule, invite him to come with you to with him. However, ministering to people to whom he has drawn close. the high school football game. Intro- people in need is one of the primary point out the fault when the two of you When he first duce him to other parish- ways the new pastor builds relation- are alone” (Mt 18:15). Pray for the moves to the new ioners while you are there. ships with his parish. Allow him this right words said in the right tone and parish and is unfa- sGet at least seven fami- time and this opportunity to minister at the right time. miliar with the rou- lies to invite him to some- to his people. The Catechism of the Catholic tines, doesn’t know thing seven times over the Conflicts often arise in times of Church reminds us that we are to “in- the parishioners or course of 18 months or so. change. This is a good time to reflect terpret insofar as possible our neigh- the community, he sAsk him his thoughts on how we, as disciples of Jesus, are bor’s thoughts, words and deeds in a is, in some respects, and aspirations concerning called to respond to conflict. When a favorable way” (CCC 2478). Work to- in the tomb. After faith formation. What is his new (or old) pastor does or says some- ward genuine understanding and rec- some time, when he vision and how can you thing with which we disagree, offends onciliation. If the matter is grave and has had the opportu- help make it a reality? us or makes us angry, it is tempting to not resolved with the pastor, then it is nity to serve those in There are also ways we vent to friends, neighbors or family appropriate to bring it to the bishop’s need, minister to can “help” our former pas- members. It is more fruitful, though, attention with trust that, despite the families in times of tor to die to our parish so he to take our problem to the one who outcome, we have done our part. tragedy, and build can rise from the tomb in can truly help us. Go instead to Jesus, Significant transitions can be diffi- trust with his new his new parish. The first present in the tabernacle, and share cult, but they are also an opportunity parish, he begins to thing is to let the past be the honestly with him your anger, hurt, to grow as disciples of Christ, to prac- build hopes and past and not succumb to the disappointment, thoughts and feelings. tice humility, charity and genuine hos- dreams in this new temptation to keep compar- Ask him how you should proceed, pitality as we read in the Book of place; he experiences resurrection. ing the old with the new, as we men- what you should say and with whom, Revelation: “Behold, I make all things Right now your new pastor is in the tioned last month. if anyone, you should speak. new!” (Rv 21:5) and Jn 11:25: “I am tomb. Continuing to welcome him Second, one woman I knew many If, after this time with the Lord, you the resurrection and the life.” throughout his first year can help him years ago shared this idea with me: still feel you should say something, go (Fr. Tim Hoag co-wrote this month’s rise perhaps sooner than later. Last Whenever her pastor was reassigned, to the pastor. “If another member of column.) month, we shared ways we could as- she gave him a few postcards which the church sins against you, go and sist new pastors. With school starting were addressed to her and stamped. soon, here are a couple ideas to con- She invited him to send her one of tinue welcoming your new pastor: these cards whenever he was in need sShow him where the school is and of prayer. He needn’t write anything point out where the school activities on the card, she said. When she re- August 2016 Columns WRC 9 The Washington Post and the Church of Me My local paper, the Washington Church has been a theologically-so- Post, is best read for its sports and op- ‘Underwriting that self-centered phisticated Ku Klux Klan, reveling in ed pages and its often-sensible editori- ... concept of freedom is the idea oppression until the pope from the pe- als on foreign policy. Alas, the Post that the human person is just a ripheries began to drag it into the bright editorial board’s IQ drops well below twitching bundle of desires ...’ uplands of compassion — is slander. the Mendoza Line when the subject is Period. And anti-Catholic slander, as the Catholic Church. After decades of tion to every imaginable icon of this ex- the Post editorial board should know, grumbling about this seemingly perma- traordinary cultural upheaval, from has a long, ugly history in the United nent feature of life along the Potomac state-funded contraception to abortion- States. ported and misrepresented, has gotten shores, it occurred to me recently that on-demand to the latest faux-“civil Then there was the editorial’s claim the Washington Post editorial board’s the problem here isn’t gross ignorance rights” cause: public restrooms in that the “Catholic Church has been attention, good for him. Let me now about matters Catholic; the problem is which people who call themselves dodging” certain “contested issues” for suggest some follow-up for the editors. that the Post is all-in for another, com- “transgendered” can live out their self- a long time. Which issues, you ask? Read St. John Paul II’s “Theology of peting religion. definition, irrespective of biology. Welcome to the catechism of the the Body” — or, if that’s too much to The prophet of that religion — call In a July 2 editorial (“The pope’s Church of Me: the issues being ask, read the summary of it in my “Wit- it the Church of the Imperial Au- welcome surprises”), the Post tried to “dodged” include “homosexuality, di- ness to Hope.” Then see if that portrait tonomous Self or, if you prefer some- recruit Pope Francis as a kind of deputy vorce, and contraception.” of human love, noble self-giving, and thing punchier, the Church of Me — is to Justice Kennedy as prophet of the Memo #2 to editors: The Catholic mature, humble self-mastery isn’t a U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Church of Me, claiming that the Holy Church has emphatically not been more attractive vision of human possi- Kennedy. For almost a quarter-century, Father had “charted a new course in “dodging” these issues, which are not bility than Justice Kennedy’s twitching Justice Kennedy has preached a notion compassion for the Roman Catholic in fact “issues” but settled matters of bundle of desires. of freedom that the Post regularly ap- Church.” The evidence for this was the Catholic moral teaching, informed by The editors challenged “Church tra- plauds and promotes, dismissing other most over-reported and mis-represented both reason and revelation. Beneath the ditionalists” to “open themselves to a views as bigoted. The idea of freedom papal statement in history: the Pope’s façade of a church playing dodgeball, ‘God of surprises.’” Let’s see if the in the Church of Me was neatly cap- response (“Who am I to judge?”) to a the real complaint here is quite differ- Post’s editorial board has the nerve to tured by that great moral philosopher, question about the appropriate pastoral ent: what cobs the Post’s editors is that, take its own advice. Frank Sinatra, when he sang, “I did it approach to a priest experiencing same- unlike liberal Protestantism and Reform my way.” Underwriting that self-cen- sex attraction who was striving to live Judaism, the Catholic Church has not George Weigel is Distinguished tered (indeed, selfish) concept of free- an upright and chaste life (the pope re- taken the Post’s advice and caved in to Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public dom is the idea that the human person is peated a modified version of the phrase the cultural tsunami of the sexual revo- Policy Center in Washington, D.C. just a twitching bundle of desires, the to reporters in late June). “Empathy for lution — a surrender the Post applauds Weigel’s column is distributed by the satisfaction of which is what we mean the oppressed,” the Post’s editors as “compassion.” Denver Catholic, the official newspa- by “human rights.” opined, “has always been a hallmark of If Pope Francis, however misre- per of the Archdiocese of Denver. This Church of Me has, if you’ll par- Francis’s papacy.” don the phrase, a sacramental system: Memo to editors: “Empathy for the the sexual revolution in all its forms. oppressed” has been a hallmark of the Thus the Post has been front and center papacy for a long time. To suggest oth- in the agitation for giving legal protec- erwise — to imply that the Catholic 10 WRC Columns August 2016 ‘We create our own fear of hell’ Hell is never a nasty surprise waiting God whom Jesus both incarnates and ding banquet that will at a point be ir- for a basically happy person. Hell can reveals is a God who is forever open to revocably closed, have led to the com- only be the full-flowering of a pride and repentance, forever open to contrition, mon misconception that there is a point selfishness that have, through a long and forever waiting our return from our of no return, that once in hell, it is too time, twisted a heart so thoroughly that prodigal wanderings. late to repent. it considers happiness as unhappiness With God we never exhaust our But that’s not what this text, nor and has an arrogant disdain for happy chances. Can you imagine God looking Jesus’ warning on the urgency of re- people. If you are essentially warm of at a repentant man or woman and say- pentance, teaches. The “unbridgeable heart this side of eternity, you need not ing: “Sorry! For you, it’s too late! You gap” here refers, among other things, to rich man jumps off his cart to give it to fear that a nasty surprise awaits you on had your chance! Don’t come asking a gap that remains forever unbridged him, but, has he pulls a huge loaf of the other side because somewhere for another chance now!” That could here in this world between the rich and bread from his cart, his old self starts along the line, unknowingly, you not be the Father of Jesus. the poor. And it remains unbridged be- to reassert itself. He begins to think: missed the boat and your life went ter- cause of our intransigence, our failure “This man doesn’t need a whole loaf! ribly wrong. to change heart, our lack of contrition, Why not just give him a part? And why Unfortunately for many us, the ‘We were schooled not because God runs out of patience should he have a fresh loaf? I’ll give preaching and catechesis of our youth to fear dying and and says: “Enough! No more chances!” him some of the stale bread!” Immedi- sometimes schooled us in the idea that the afterlife.’ It remains unbridged because, habitu- ately he finds himself back in hell! He you could tragically miss the boat with- ally, we become so set in our ways that still cannot bridge the gap. out knowing it and that there was no re- And yet, the Gospels can give us we are incapable of change and genuine Kathleen Dowling Singh submits turn. You could live your life sincerely, that impression. We have, for example, repentance. that in making a series of mental con- in essential honesty, relate fairly to oth- the famous parable of the rich man who Jesus’ story of the rich man and tractions we create our own fear of ers, try your best given your weak- ignores the poor man at his doorstep, Lazarus actually draws upon a more an- death. That’s true too for the afterlife: nesses, have some bounce and dies, and ends up in hell, while the poor cient Jewish story that illustrates this in- by making a series of unfortunate the- happiness in life, and then die and find man, Lazarus, whom he had ignored, is transigence: In the parallel Jewish ological contractions we create our that some sin you’ve committed or mis- now in heaven, comforted in the bosom parable, God does hear the rich man’s own fear of hell. take you’d made, perhaps even un- of Abraham. From his torment in hell, plea from hell for a second chance and Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theolo- knowingly, could doom you to hell and the rich man asks Abraham to send grants it to him. The rich man, now full gian, teacher, and award-winning author, there was no further chance for repen- Lazarus to him with some water, but of new resolutions, returns to life, goes is President of the Oblate School of Theol- tance. The second of your death was Abraham replies that there is an un- immediately to the market, loads his ogy in San Antonio, TX. He can be your last chance to change things, no bridgeable gap between heaven and cart with food, and, as he is driving contacted through his website www.ronrol- second chances after death, no matter hell and no one can cross from one side home, meets Lazarus on the road. heiser.com. Now on Facebook www.face how badly you might like then to re- to the other. That text, along with Jesus’ Lazarus asks for a loaf of bread. The book.com/ronrolheiser. pent. As a tree falls so shall it lie! We warnings about the doors of the wed- were schooled to fear dying and the af- terlife. Monthly Message From Our Lady But, whatever the practical effec- On the 25th of each month, Our Lady Prayer Intentions of tiveness of such a concept, because it appears to the Medjugorje visionary the HolySepte mFatherber really could make one hesitate in the Marija to give us her message Universal: Centrality of the Human face of temptation because of the fear to the world. Person of hell, it is essentially wrong and That each may contribute to the “Dear children! I am looking at you and I common good and to the building of should not be taught in the name of see you lost; and you do not have prayer or a society that places the human Christianity. Why? Because it belies the joy in your heart. Return to prayer, little person at the center. God and the deep truths that Jesus re- children, and put God in the first place and vealed. Jesus did teach that there was a not man. Do not lose the hope which I am Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize hell and that it was a possibility for carrying to you. May this time, little chil- That by participating in the dren, every day, be a greater seeking of God Sacraments and meditating on Scrip- everyone. But the hell that Jesus spoke in the silence of your heart; and pray, pray, ture, Christians may become more of is not a place or a state where some- pray until prayer becomes joy for you. aware of their mission to evangelize. one is begging for one last chance, just Thank you for having responded to my one more minute of life to make an act call.” 7/2/5/16 For more information, go to: APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG of contrition, and God is refusing. The August 2016 News w 11 Receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit 2015-1016 Confirmation photos

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Hosted by Stukel’s Upland NAME Adventures Outfitters & Guides MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK TO: Sponsored by the Western South The Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation, Dakota Catholic Foundation PO Box 678, Rapid City, SD 57709-0678 12 WRC August 2016 Day of Mercy — in each parish September 15, 2016 Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Jubilee Confession from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Two priests available at all times with four-five priests Year of available from 5-7 p.m. Adoration throughout the day. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. Speaker: Fr. Tim Hoag “The Cross and Mercy” Benediction at 7:45 p.m. Social to follow. September Saint of Mercy — St. Martin de Porres Mercy Diocesan Pilgrimage Martin was born the illegitimate son of a Spanish knight, extraordinary gifts, includ- John de Porres, and a freed slave woman, Anna, in Lima, ing bilocation, flight, August 20, 2016 — Timber Lake Peru, in 1579. He inherited his mother’s dark complexion miraculous knowledge, 11 a.m.: Exposition and Presentation Upcoming Events Upcoming and features, and so endured much hardship, persecution, and miraculous healing. Speaker: Bishop Robert Gruss and ridicule for his biracial heritage throughout his life. His Many of the brothers “Mary, Mother of Mercy” own father never married his mother and refused to even asked him to be their spir- 11:30 a.m.: Prayer Experience acknowledge his son until Martin was about 8 years old. itual director, and al- Noon-2 p.m.: Reconciliation After a sister was born, his father abandoned their family and though an admired leader left them to a life of poverty. in the community, he al- 2 p.m.: Benediction Martin did not receive much schooling, and at age 12 he ways referred to himself as 3 p.m.: Mass with Bishop Gruss presiding was apprenticed to a barber-surgeon where he learned both a poor slave. 4 p.m.: Healing Service trades — cutting hair, caring for the sick and injured, treat- Brother Martin set an Prayer to St. Martin ing wounds and ailments, drawing blood, distributing med- example of great love, hu- ication, etc. After spending three years in this apprenticeship, mility, compassion, and To you, Saint Martin de Porres, we prayerfully lift up our Martin longed to join the Dominican religious community in mercy, giving alms to the hearts filled with serene confidence and devotion. Lima. As a teenager he asked to serve their community as a poor and providing for Mindful of your unbounded and helpful charity to all lay helper, where he worked tirelessly at any menial task. At them in their need, caring for orphans and slaves, working levels of society and also of your meekness and humility age 15 he applied for admission into the community and re- hard at menial tasks, teaching, tending to the sick and in- of heart, we offer our petitions to you. Pour out upon our ceived the Dominican habit. He served in his old trades as jured, and providing for spiritual direction for the brothers. families the precious gifts of your solicitous and generous barber and surgeon — caring for those in the infirmary, in He was friends with St. Juan Macias, a fellow Dominican, and intercession; show to the people of every race and every addition to cleaning, washing clothes, and serving meals — St. Rose of Lima, who often aided him in his work. Brother color the paths of unity and of justice; implore from our doing them with great love, care, and humility, prompting a Martin died in 1639; prelates and noblemen carried his body Father in heaven the coming of his kingdom, so that brother to note that “he clung to God in his soul,” and so “all to his tomb. A saint of mercy and forgiveness and charity, he through mutual benevolence in God, men may increase these things were effects of divine grace.” is the patron saint of interracial justice. At his canonization the fruits of grace and merit the rewards of eternal life. Eventually Brother Martin made full religious profession in 1962, St. John XXIII said of him, “He excused the faults of Amen. in the community. He was known to spend his days caring others. He forgave the bitterest injuries, convinced that he for the sick and the poor and his nights in prayer and deserved much severer punishments on account of his own Find more penance. He treated not only the brothers, but all people who sins. He tried with all his might to redeem the guilty; lovingly online: came to him, regardless of their race, wealth, or status — he comforted the sick; he provided food, clothing and medi- wealthy nobles and poor slaves all knew they could come to cine for the poor; he helped, as best he could, farm laborers Watch past Deanery One presentations. Read about the Saint Brother Martin for medical care and assistance. He helped to and Negroes, as well as mulattoes, who were looked upon at of the Month. Learn about the upcoming pilgrimages. found an orphanage and a hospital, and he raised money for that time as akin to slaves. Thus, he deserved to be called by www.rapidcitydiocese.org/Jubilee-year-of-mercy poor girls in need of a dowry. It is said that he received the name the people gave him, ‘Martin of Charity.’” August 2016 —RECONCILE—MAKE DISCIPLES—LIVE THE MISSION— WRC 13 Bringing the Priority Plan to life at home and in the community

Bishop Robert Gruss’ pastoral letter, Fr. Christopher Johnson, SJ, is an they are very busy.” people back to personally encounter “Through Him, With Him, and In Envisioning Team member from Pine She recommended a format from a Jesus in the midst of the church. If we Him,” along with Ridge. He said, “Mercy is experiencing website called “Positive Discipline.” It are generous in our hospitality we pro- a copy of the Pri- another’s suffering and reaching out discusses sticking to a set time frame, vide different paths or doors that will ority Plan of the with the heart. In injured relationships, making sure everyone feels safe to talk, help people to connect to Christ and the Diocese of Rapid love is wounded and misery results. and joint problem solving. It promotes church. We are always moving them to City and a book- Reconciliation heals relationships, bet- listening to one another, respect, and be true disciple of Jesus.” mark, has been ter enabling us to live charity. Valuing modeling the actions parents want their He referred to the Letter to the Ro- mailed to regis- charity and experiencing mercy draws children to emulate. mans where St. Paul writes that one of tered households us to reconcile. Seeking reconciliation Make Disciples by the true markers of being Christian is to in the diocese. Additional copies can be within our families — society’s funda- Sharing the Faith “contribute to the needs of the saints, obtained at parishes. In this month’s mental element — we more profoundly When we invite others, including practice hospitality” (Rom 12:13). Fa- WRC we will reflect upon the impor- experience the love of God and we are our children, to develop a closer rela- ther McCormick said, “Offering and tance of reconciliation within families, strengthened to share that love with all tionship with Jesus, the way to start is practicing hospitality is the way to open how disciples embrace lifelong learn- the world.” by creating a sense that people are wel- the door to others as Jesus has opened ing and the Gospel’s call to reach out in Among all the people we interact come and belong in the church com- the door of faith to us. Offering and ministry. with, family members are the ones we munity. practicing hospitality fosters and nur- Reconciliation in the are most likely to hurt or offend. Cathy “Generous hospitality keeps inviting tures the gift of being in relationship Domestic Church Larsen, the director of Counseling at others to seek a deeper relationship with one another as stranger and as “As members of families, both our Catholic Social Services, Rapid City, with the Lord and his church, regard- friend. It allows for conversations to own and our parish family, we have ex- said “One concrete way to improve less of where they are in their faith de- spring up between God’s people, hope- periences that pull us apart and create communication and family relation- velopment,” said Envisioning Team fully, strengthening and renewing one’s division. When we choose to hang on ships is to have family meetings. The member, Fr. Mark McCormick , relationship with Jesus. Where faith is to those hurts, we remain separated meeting can open with prayer, asking diocesan director of the Office of Stew- shared, faith is strengthened.” from one another. That separation crip- the Holy Spirit to be present. Families ardship and Vocations. “Hospitality is ples our ability to become disciples of might also consider a regular daily about seeing the other person as an- PRIORITY PLAN Jesus. His first invitation to his apostles prayer time or weekly prayer night if other Christ. Hospitality keeps inviting CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 after his resurrection was to forgive,” —RECONCILE— said Fr. Michel Mulloy, an Envision- ing Team member from McLaughlin. Fr. Steve Biegler, accompaniment is not an entirely to do with this person. How is the “Forgiveness restores unity in the fam- Vicar General, new concept. You are on a jour- Spirit calling them?” ily and unity enables the love of God to Envisioning Team ney with someone as people who He said a greater emphasis of be manifested in us.” Member are both trying to grow in the Pope Francis is to “be patient.” Envisioning Team member Mary Spirit.” This process is going to take time Helen Olsen, is principal of St. Pope Francis talks about In Evangelii Gaudium the pope and compassion. It is a very Thomas More Middle School, Rapid “Personal Accompaniment in quotes Exodus 3:5 wherein personal encounter, much more City. She said one of the best tools the Processes of Growth” in his apos- Moses sees the burning bush. than counseling or therapy. church gives us is the sacrament of rec- tolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Father Biegler said, “The first He said, “When you look at the onciliation. Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium 169- thing Pope Francis teaches us is life of Pope Francis, he is very “Families who wish to grow in the 173). to remove our sandals — we are personal with people. The art of virtue of mercy routinely practice seek- According to the pope, it is on sacred ground. I think what he accompaniment is deeply ing and offering forgiveness to each meeting people where they are means by that is we need to personal in the context of faith.” other. These families also seek forgive- now and sharing their journey. recognize the sacredness of the Father Biegler said the end of ness from the Lord in regular reception That requires the virtues of other person’s journey. We are all the pope’s explanation on accom- of the sacrament of reconciliation.” She prudence, understanding, on a pilgrimage with Christ to the panying people sums it up. “This added that it is helpful for parents to patience, and docility of spirit. The Father. We are walking with is clearly distinct from every kind model for their children giving comfort process is further explained by another person step-by-step to of intrusive accompaniment or iso- and consolation to the sorrowful. Olsen Bishop Robert Gruss in his pas- become more Christ like.” lated self-realization. Missionary said, “Finally, families can pray for the toral letter, “Through Him, With According to Father Biegler disciples accompany missionary grace to grow in patience and charity Him and In Him,” on pages 55-56. docility of spirit calls for “really lis- disciples” (Evangelii Gaudium 173). with one another.” Father Biegler said, “The art of tening to what the Spirit is trying 14 WRC —RECONCILE—MAKE DISCIPLES—LIVE THE MISSION— August 2016 PRIORITY PLAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 growing in the faith.” “Called to solidarity with all people, perspective, spelling and vocabulary Education and Formation are foun- For almost 900 students, pre-K-12, the disciples of Christ desire all to come teach us words like ‘transubstantiation.’ dational ministries, meaning they are education in the faith is enhanced by at- to share in the great love that we share Catholic artwork is a staple in our present in every diocese, for the pur- tendance in the Rapid City Catholic in — knowing Christ Jesus our Lord, home; whether purchased, or home- pose of building up the body of Christ. School System. Envisioning Team and so the mission of the church given made.” In this diocese, kindling an interest in member, Barb Honeycutt, is the su- by Christ extends to every person.” She said she has found support from learning about the faith happens mostly perintendent of St. Elizabeth Seton The task of raising children in faith members of their parish, Our Lady of in the parishes. Susan Safford is the Grade School, and St. Thomas More also takes place in homeschooling fam- Mount Carmel, as well. “The kids diocesan director of the Office of Faith Middle and High Schools, Rapid City. ilies. enjoy cantoring, lectoring, and altar Formation and an Envisioning Team Honeycutt said, “The family, being Peggy Sue Mutchler, Keystone, is serving at Mass.” member. Her role is to educate cate- the domestic church, creates the foun- the mother of six. “I was raised like Live the Mission chists who minister as religious educa- dation for a strong society. In Catholic most Catholic kids; attending Sunday on Sacred Ground tion directors and teachers in the school communities, solidarity is evi- Mass and Wednesday CCD classes. We The spiritual and corporal works of parishes. In turn, they minister in set- dent in the response of our people to prayed the rosary and lit our Advent mercy are an important component of tings varying from multi generational those in need. Through the develop- candles. My parents instilled in me a the Catholic faith. In the land west of gatherings to the traditional classroom ment of personal and academic excel- strong foundation of faith.” the Missouri River there are three pri- settings. lence, our students gain the skills and She said she was open to the Holy mary cultural backgrounds, Native “God created us, became a man, practice the virtues that create in them Spirit when the opportunity to home- Americans, white Anglo descendants lived and died for us because of his the desire to accept the call to love and school her children arose. “Through the and Hispanics. There are also a hand- great love. Wanting all to know and serve one another. Graduates leave grace of God, I have been able to inter- ful of people with roots in other tradi- share in his love, before ascending into knowing the Gospel of Jesus Christ twine faith into my children's lives and tions. Faith has been handed down in heaven, the Lord called his disciples to calls them to use their talents for the schooling; to immerse them in the different ways in different traditions ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all common good of society. Furthermore, beauty of Catholicism has become a and while one might be versed in their nations, baptizing them in the name of they are deeply committed to social jus- natural process. own faith traditions, they could still be the Father and of the Son and of the tice, the care of the poor and the planet, “Faith has become our daily routine. ignorant of traditions from another cul- Holy Spirit.’ and proud members of the church, The rosary is our morning start. Daily ture. “He founded the church and prom- ready to help at all times.” Mass is a bonus. We immerse ourselves Maria Munoz, an Envisioning ised the gift of the Holy Spirit to pro- LeAnn Wenger is a parent of three in school curriculum that is Catholic Team member, was one of three tect and guide her. It is our own living RCCSS students. “One of the tough based; history is read from a Catholic RIORITY LAN CONTINUED ON PAGE in union with Christ and our love and things about being a Catholic convert, P P 15 zeal and joy in the Lord that sparks an is that I don’t have the personal experi- —MAKE DISCIPLES— interest in learning about the Catholic ences to bring to my children as they Fr. Michel Mulloy, Director of the Office of Worship, faith in others. And so, the mission of have grown in their Catholic faith. I Envisioning Team Member the church begins with my own growth was fortunate enough to have met Father Mulloy said, “In every sacrament Jesus is present, in relationship with Christ. Father Mike Mulloy while he was serv- acting on our behalf, offering himself to God the Father and “Sharing that faith then must start ing in the town of Faith. He was the one inviting us to offer ourselves with him. When we fully embrace with relationship — building relation- who helped me find my ‘home’ in the the sacramental action of Jesus we are caught up with him into the pres- ships with people, no matter their age, Catholic Church. ence of God the Father and the life of the Trinity. becoming friends with them. As St. “As a parent, I put all my trust in “Celebrating the liturgy helps make us disciples. We are doing what John Bosco said in regard to working God and know that I am far from per- Jesus first did when he was on earth and what he does eternally in his with youth, ‘Get them to love you and fect. Parents are called to share the faith relationship with the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit. they’ll follow you anywhere.’ When with their children, to teach them how “The sacraments are a primary way to live out of discipleship. How- people know that we love them, they to pray, to share the tremendous love ever, there are other ways of worship that can impact our journey of dis- want to be a part of that community. God has for them, to help them enter cipleship. Any liturgical action that is associated with the sacraments, From there, an introduction to Jesus into a relationship and union with like eucharistic adoration or the Liturgy of the Hours are extensions of our Christ — his love and salvation — will Christ, to raise them up in the moral, encounter with Jesus and thus deepen our relationship with him and our draw people closer to him through love. liturgical, and sacramental life of the sharing in his discipleship. Other devotional prayers (the rosary, Divine Growth in the relationship, conversa- church. Mercy, Scripture reading and meditation, traditional prayers, sponta- tion, and union with Christ through “Parents give an example of virtue, neous conversation with the Lord, etc.) also assist in the discipleship prayer moves the heart to fall more faithfulness, and commitment to their journey in that they are moments of reaching out to God through Jesus. deeply in love with him. And so, learn- children, and they help them to discern Any time we sincerely seek to attend to God through Jesus in the Holy ing how to pray — to speak to and lis- their own vocation from the Lord as he Spirit, that is, any sincere prayer, continues our movement toward a ten to the Lord — is at the heart of draws them to holiness. deeper discipleship with Jesus.” August 2016 —RECONCILE—MAKE DISCIPLES—LIVE THE MISSION— WRC 15

PRIORITY PLAN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 of life as a Lakota Catholic.” serve rather than cook because I like the very grateful, complimentary, and they women who spoke with the West River Two of the seven Spiritual Works of direct interaction with those we serve. vocalize that.” (Contributing to this article were Laurie Catholic on extending works of mercy Mercy include feeding the hungry and Most of those receiving the meal are Hallstrom and Becky Berreth) to different cultures. She said as a mem- giving drink to the thirsty. The Cathe- ber of the Envisioning Team she dral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, reached out to parishes in the diocese to Rapid City, has three groups that serve determine the number of Hispanic a meal at the Cornerstone Rescue Mis- parishioners being served. No one knew sion the second Sunday of each month. — questions of ethnicity are not on reg- Each group serves quarterly. istration forms. Paula Clark, a Cathedral of Our She said, “ Every parish should up- Lady of Perpetual Help parishioner, is a date their registrations to identify the member of a 2006 Renew group that diversity in the community. How many has remained active. Hispanics or Vietnamese do they “Our Renew group is one of three, serve?” that still meet, pray, study, etc., for Ad- Irma Lefaive, an Envisioning Team vent and Lent of each year. One of the member from Ft. Pierre, said the forms other of these groups is headed by should include more information on Teresa Treinen and she invited our heritage that would identify Germans, Renew group to join theirs in providing Norwegians or French descendants. a meal at the mission. We started serv- She suggested an informative way to ing mission meals as a combined encounter other cultures. Lefaive said, Renew effort in June 2007.” “Have a monthly dinner that is ethnic According to Clark, the group is in origin and along with the dinner have funded by the Cathedral for most of the The Corporal Works of Mercy people dress in traditional regalia and meal and the groceries are purchased. Gloved and ready to serve, these women are one of three groups from the bring their traditions. Maybe center it “I can only speak for myself in that I Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, who serve the second around a saint’s day that is particular to usually leave the mission uplifted and Sunday of the month evening meal at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission. (L-R) a culture.” realize how great it is that we are Loretta Jackson, Beth Stump, Lori Bogue, Robin Bommersbach, and Paula An Envisioning Team member who blessed and have enough. I love to Clark. (Courtesy photo) serves on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Veronica Valandra, said learning —LIVE THE MISSION— about other cultures works best when it Hope For New Life jail ministry the same evening. Mass and Communion Services. goes two ways. volunteers bring their faith to men “We explain that no matter what The group gives away Bibles, “As I reflect on ‘actions of mercy’ I and women inmates at the Pen- they have done, God will forgive rosaries, prayer books and prayer think of the service groups that come to nington County Jail, Rapid City. them,” he said. cards. At Christmas they give away the reservation each summer to share The group started in 2005. The jail requires a background 500 to 600 bags of candy to in- their gifts by assisting the parishes with Bill Gradoville, a group leader, check and an orientation session mates and guards. their vacation Bible camps. They in said they get positive feedback on jail policies before anyone can turn learn from us our cultural ways of from the inmates and he has been minister. In addition, the jail ministry To learn more about this ministry worship and life. Taking communion to told it is the best attended volunteer has prayer partners — volunteers call the following Rapid City or home bound, Wake Teams leading activity in the jail. who pray for the intentions of the Piedmont parish representatives: wake services and comforting the “I do it because it is a corporal inmates. Jail ministers work in Cathedral of Our Lady of mourners, and the group planning the work of mercy. We (volunteers) get teams and usually serve two Perpetual Help, diocesan pilgrimage for the Year of as much out of it as the inmates do. Wednesdays in a row. There is a Bill Gradoville, 341-2721 Mercy here in October are all ‘actions Sharing your faith makes it team meeting at Catholic Social Blessed Sacrament Church, of mercy.’ At the pilgrimage event, we stronger. Also, it has given me a Services on the third Monday of Tony Galles, 348-2301 will share with all people who attend an new outlook on those who are in- each month. St. Therese Church, inculturated faith, incorporating the carcerated — I have more com- Father Ed Witt, SJ, of St. Isaac Jill Leberknight, 431-1926 Lakota ways of prayer. Mercy is the Sa- passion,” he said. Jogues Church works with the Our Lady of the Black Hills cred Heart of Jesus, where we can share Currently, there are two separate team. According to Gradoville, the Church, in God’s love through an encounter sessions for men held on Wednes- group is working with him and other Brad Blauvelt, 343-6906 with Jesus Christ and live a good way days, and one for women is held ordained clergy to establish regular or 390-0683. 16 WRC Terra Sancta Annual Giving Society August 2016 Parish Guild Leadership Teams Annual Giving Society (Reprinted from the Terra Sancta Guild Newsletter, August 2016) “Terra Sancta is a holy place today. We are doing much May to learn more about for holy people, God’s peo- more together as we start the working with existing guild ple. I am very grateful for the next chapter of the Terra members while finding new support of the Terra Sancta Sancta Guild and its Annual guild members in their Guild. The guild is much Giving Society. The guild respective parishes. more than financial support membership has grown to You may have already heard for the diocese. The guild is a more than 750 people. We from Parish Guild Leadership group of people who walk by need to reach out and touch Team members who have faith and step forward in faith all guild members to keep started to reach out and make to bring our diocese to a new them informed and involved. contacts around the diocese. Catholic way of life. We have In order to accomplish this, Please take the time to learn For more information contact: done so much together so far the guild has enlisted the help more from them and our new Tim Henderson, Director of Development and there is so much more we of over seventy parish leaders annual membership contribu- PO Box 678 can do together!” said Bishop who have volunteered to tion levels, membership card Rapid City, SD 57709 Robert D. Gruss make it happen. More than benefits, deanery socials, the 605-343-3541 or [email protected] This quote can be seen as a forty of those leaders gath- annual guild dinner coming great description of our guild ered at Terra Sancta in early on September 17 and more. Terra Sancta Bonnie Beer Marge Kovarik Via Crucis Alverna Kopsky Rev. D. Craig Cower Bart & Marlene Biegler Kip & Donna Larson Dan & Sue Adams Joe & Lois Laber Judith Hobbs George Biggs Tom & Kathy Letner James & Margaret Allison Steven & Mary Lofswold Lyle & Phyllis Kenzy Lucile Bradley Chuck & Barbara Lien Rod & Megan Anderson Rev. Dave Matzko, SJ Richard & Mary Helen Olsen Jerry & Dodie Brown Helen Lindquist Loyson & Lori Carda Blaine & Carol McCance Roy & Marilyn Brumbaugh Corey & LuAnn Lindskov Ron & Paula Clark Rev. Mark McCormick Harold & Patricia Carda Kevin & Denise Maher Deacon Calvin & Joan Clifford Dean & Sandi McNenny Nazareth Chad & Allison Carpenter Steve & Susan Massopust Tom & Lorinda Collings Mary Miller Robert & Vivian Bailly Ken & Pat Cerny Michael & Sandra McNeely James & Sondra Courtney John O’Grady Kenneth Berens Deacon Andrew & Patty Clark James & Dorothy Miller Douglas & Darla Crown Vivian Ontiveros Joe & Jeane Bride +Charley & Patty Cresalia Thomas & Cynthia Monnin Forrest & Karen Darby Eric Putnam Eileen Caldwell Bruce & Mary DeMarcus Rev. Mike Mulloy Duane & Jean Day Richard & Susan Raposa Irene Fox + Don & Miriam Dunmire Rollie & Peg Noem Kenneth & Kathleen Dewell Howard & Mary Rice Martin & Mary Jorgensen Edna Durkin Patricia Peel Whitney & Laurie Driscoll Elmo & Margie Rosario John & Jackie Moore Donald & Suzanne Feist Shawn & Rachel Pelayic Tom & Cathy Durkin Thorval & Mary Sautter Gary & Julie Pechota Audrey Feterl Wade & Karen Pogany Rev. Peter Etzel, SJ Mike & Ester Schmidt Karl & Eileen Fischer Dan & Betsy Pravecek Elizabeth Fallgren Bob & Barbara Schwarz Bethlehem KathleenFlakus Rev. Kerry Prendiville Dwain & Elinor Finkenbiner Warren & Donna Sealey Tom & Pam Adams Deacon Lloyd & Marianne Frein Joseph & Carol Rickert Colleen Flynn Will & Linda Severns Robert Case Ernesto & Nancy Garcia Deacon James & Barbara Deacon George Gladfelter Eddie & Jennifer Shama Mike & Mary Erz David & Jeanine Gerlach Scherr Bill & +Patty Gradoville Todd & Janette Shippy Tim & Deb Frost Scott & Mary Gibson Robert & Sandy Spencer Cathy Grant-Andersen Donal & Catherine Sieger Kino Jesuit Community +Ray & Linda Gimborys Pat Storms Bill & Jean Grode Matt & Lynn Simmons Madonna Opbroek Leo & Iva Grubl Don & Joyce Stukel Leo & +Mary Hagenson Curt & Margaret Simonson Modesta Opbroek Pat & Mary Lou Guptill Raymond & Jean Tehle Tom Haney Mike & Michele Solano Deacon Greg & Nancy Sass Steve & Judy Hasenohrl Frances Terkildsen Brett & Shawna Hanson Brian & Teresa Spiess Bert Theissen Tim & Marilyn Henderson Russ & Chris Tiensvold Rosemary Harvey Rosalie Stangle Michael & Mary Trykoski Joe & Bonnie Hilt John & Bernadette Usera Rev. John Hatcher, SJ Doug & Sandy Stukel Romeo & Elena Vivit Don Holliday Rev. Ed Vanorny Jeff & Stephanie Hurd Kurt & Kellie Stukel Robert & Pamela Wentz Edwin & +Jan Hubbeling, Sr. Larry & Carol Vavruska Alex & Lynda Imberi Lane & Clare Ten Eyck Jim & Stephanie Jacquot John & Betty Wagner George & Loretta Jackson Joseph & Laurel Tippmann Timothy Johns Richard & Frances Waits Ken & Sue Jimmerson Gerald Tomac Jerusalem Rev. Dan Juelfs Virg & Myra Warnke John & Vicki Vetsch Paul & Mary Arthur Ron & Sue Johnson Kenneth & Sharon Karp Robert & Pamela Weaver Morris & Barbara Jones Mark & Shelby Vickers Leo Bakeberg, Sr. +Richard & Jeanne Kirsch Ed & Joann Wegner Kenneth & DonnaWetz Paul & Gloria Baker Rev. Arnold Kari Kem & Mary Kjerstad Larry & LaVonne Weich Anthony Kathol Rev. Ed Witt, SJ Michael & Nancy Barnes Wayne & Kelly Klein Jon & Gail Wingert Pascal & Dennisse Bedard Alan & Sally Kelts Deacon Larry & Elke Kopriva Betty Zacher Steven & Jan Kirsch + Denotes deceased member August 2016 Terra Santa Guild WRC 17 l 2016 Annual In the list of guild members +indicates a decased member l Charter Members joined before December 31, 2010 Membership Update Terra Sancta Charter Members Stanford Adelstein John Finn Joseph McTighe Tony & Vickie Berendse William Fischer +Rev. Msgr. William O’Connell Kenneth Berens +Adeline Gassen Pete Lien & Sons +Joseph & +Barbara Butler Richard & Nancy Gowen Wayne & Pat Roe +John (Jack) & +Ruth Cannon Joe & Bonnie Hilt Rev. Jerry Scherer +John & Helen Colgan Jim & Laverne Klinefelter Rev. Andrzej Wyrostek Rev. D. Craig Cower +Arthur & Eleanor Kroetch Rev. William Zandri Dakota Charitable Foundation +Roman & Wilma Kurylas Anonymous (3) Stephen & Lynn Eckrich Tom & Judy Lien David & Deanna Emery Tom & Cindy Lillibridge

Nazareth Charter Members Michael & Kimberly Albertson Eric & Dionne Eastmo John & Patti Herlihy Richard & Toni Rangel +Raymond Berens +Tom Foye +Richard & Marge Kovarik +George & +Shirley Stec David Bradsky John & Tonya Gomez Kevin & Denise Maher Anonymous (2) Most Rev. Blase Cupich Brian Hagg; Rex & Cindy Hagg; Stephan Miller & Jennifer May Monte & Luanne Dirks and Kent & Karin Hagg +Rev. Andrew Morvay

Bethlehem Charter Members

Frances M. Bachand Peggy Falvey Roger Johnsen Rev. Mark McCormick John, Cindy & Aldene Steele Deacon Walt & Judy Wilson Greg & Julie Bernard Jolene & Norm Fasse Martin & Mary Jorgensen Angel & Barbara Munoz Bert & +Army Theissen Gregory & Nan Wittenberg +Earl & Elizabeth Boxa Karl & Eileen Fischer Lyle & Phyllis Kenzy Thomas & Carolyn O’Meara Robert & Susan Thompson Thomas & Sharon Zeller John & Jan Brewer Irene (Micki) Fox Gregory & +Rose Kopriva Daniel & Jean Petereit Jeanette Thorstenson Anonymous (8) Kent & Peggy Brugger Tom & Pam Fritz Deacon Larry & Elke Kopriva +Elizabeth J. Rau Deacon Fred & Maryann Tully Pat & Lucy Burchill Tim & Deb Frost Tom & Kathy Letner Louis & Julie Raymond Ken & Kathy Van Asma Regular Members William Cerny, Jr. Deacon George Gladfelter Robert & Betty Letner Elmo & Margie Rosario Mick Vickers Tom & Sharon Auth Steven & Kristin Conzet Jim & Christa Headid Joe & Edith Lien Bernadette Rose Romeo & Elena Vivit Daniel & Rebecca Hafner Christopher & Angie Dietrich Dave & Frances Henderson Dennis & Margaret Lindskov Deacon Greg & Nancy Sass +John & Sandra Wade Ron & Briana Hill Dan & Karrie Duffy Gerald & Colleen Hepnar Thomas & Kathryn Loff Norbert & Jane Sebade Tim & Theresa Wagner Hilt Engineering +Don & Miriam Dunmire +William A. & Judith Hobbs Most Rev. Robert Lynch Will & Linda Severns Kyle & Suzanne White Richard Schrempp Pat & Audrey Durkin Bill & Barb Honeycutt The Maguire Family Curt & Margaret Simonson Don & Jeanne Wieseler Dwight & Gloria Sobczak, Sr.

Jerusalem Charter Members

Rev. Kevin Achbach Deacon Mike & Wilma Jeff & Kim Goble +Louisa Krebs Modesta Opbroek Thomas & Michelle Mike & Paula Wilson Paul & Mary Arthur Curtin Sally Graham +Richard & Judy Krull Robert & Sharon Skoog Maureen Wilson Paul & Gloria Baker Ron & Brenda Czmowski David & Julie Gray Mitchell & Maureen Ormesher Terry & Lori Slattery Rev. Msgr. Michael Linda Baldwin +Rev. Paul Dahms Pat & Mary Lou Guptill LaFleur Deacon John & Joanne Don & +Barbara Smith Woster Bruce & Roxann Basham Michael & Jo Conda Donald & Brenda Habbe Kelly & Suzie Lambert Osnes Eugene & Avis Smith DeWayne & Helen Pascal & Dennisse Dana Leo & +Mary Hagenson Marie Lamm Patricia Peel Leroy & Janice Smith Yantes Bedard Deacon Raul & Mary Charles & Kathryn Hart Rev. Brian Lane Wade & Karen Pogany Richard & Lynn Soulek Anonymous (15) Bonnie Beer Daniel Rev. Leo Hausmann James & Iona Langer Tom & Joy Poloncic David & Cathy Stebbins Bob & Kelly Bickett +Rev. Raymond Deisch Rev. John Heying Kip & Donna Larson Sid & Carol Pond Mark & Linda Stepanek Regular Members Derek & Annette Bruce & Mary DeMarcus Bryant & Margery Scott & Ann Larson Rev. Kerry Prendiville Gary & Marile Straight Wendlin Baumgartner Bissinger Scott & Sandy Diegel High Horse Corey & LuAnn Lindskov Kevin & Lisa Pummel Ray & Melba Stukel Dan & Geralyn Colgan Jim & Sherry Blackwell Joe & Jolene Dobbs +Zbigniew & Halina Dave & Lori Litzen Jannine Purcell Don & Joyce Stukel Michael & Deborah Nancy Bradsky Dan & Barbara Dolan Hladysz +Don & Diane London +John Quillin Raymond & Colette Fredrich Deacon Larry & Valarie Lawrence & Patty Rev. James Hoerter Sharon Long +George Quillin Summers Bill & Judy Duhamel Brown Donelan Don & Betty Holliday Michael & Sandra Michael & Mary Rafferty Phillip & Teresa Most Rev. Robert Gruss +Howard & Sharon Robert & +Carol Dorsey Cynthia Howell McNeely John & Sherri Raforth Thompson Steve & Susan Brunner +Dorothy Doyle Edwin & +Jan Wesley & Karen Mario & Karina Rangel Lycia Thornburg Massopust John & Julie Burckhard Mickey Duffield Hubbeling, Sr. Mendenhall Paul & Terry Rezich Russ & Chris Tiensvold Sisters of the Bruce & Becky Byrum Sam & Laurie Durr Keith & Cynthia Jackson Patrick & Barbara Miller Peter & Christina Rosario Michael & Mary Trykoski Presentation, Harold & Patricia Carda Rick & Rachel Edelen Jim Jacquot James & Dorothy Miller Dale & Luanne Russell Terry & Mary Turman Dubuque, IA Chad & Allison +Ray & Mary Eide Tim & +LeAnn Johns Wallace & Roberta Tony & Bridget Russell John & Bernadette Usera Jim & Mary Anne Wingert Carpenter Keith & Lucille Emerson Ronald Johnsen Mollman Ernest & Linda John & Vicki Vetsch Robert Case Mike & Mary Erz Rev. Dan Juelfs Robert & Cathy Morcom Schabauer Darlene Veurink +Kevin & Mary Casey +Rev. Brian Fawcett The Julio R. Gallo Gregg & Sweenie Greg & Pam Scherr Joseph & Megan Volk Sean & Jami Casey Dan Flynn & Mary Foundation Mowrer Ellen Schofield Larry & Diane Von Wald Alan & Marian Carpenter Rev. Arnold Kari Rev. Michel Mulloy Ronald & Marilyn John & Betty Wagner Christensen Ernesto & Nancy Garcia Stuart & Mary Kellogg Joseph & Margie Munro Schwans Richard & Frances Waits Linda Comeau Rev. Ron Garry Larry & Micki Kennison Brendan & Jonette Frank & Mary Ellen Short Robert & Pamela Weaver George & Vicky Coyle Dale & Karen Geiman +Rev. Peter Kovarik Murphy Wayne & Melanie Shull Gregor & Dorothy Weber Mike & Barbra Coyle David & Jeanine Gerlach Harvey & +Joy Rollie & Peg Noem Donal & Catherine Sieger Elaine Whalen +Larry & Mary Giddings Krautschun Madonna Opbroek Larry & Joyce Williamson Nazareth Charter Members 18 WRC Terra Santa Guild August 2016 Via Crucis Charter Members

William & Frances Aby Deacon Pat & Fran Coy Rosemary Harvey Kathy Kovall +William & Sandra Kathy Schlosser Bill & Jo Walsh Bryan & Joanne +Charley & Patty Steve & Judy Hasenohrl David & Patricia Kramer O'Connor Mike & Ester Schmidt Virg & Myra Warnke Achbach Cresalia Rev. John Hatcher, SJ +James & +Elizabeth Eric & Dori O'Connor +Elmer & Sharon Tim & Brenda Warnke Robert & Sheila Douglas & Darla Crown Mark & Nancy Haugen Kramer John O'Grady Schortzmann Lisa Wattenhofer Achbach, Jr. Duane & Jean Day Marlin & Marilyn Haukaas Bruce & Linda Kroetch Scott & Donita O'Meara James & Joan Schultze Ed & JoAnn Wegner Tom & Monica Ackerman Dorothy DeBell Roger & Elaine Haydock Jerry & Karen Kroetch Jim & Martha O'Neill Bob & Barbara Schwarz Larry & LaVonne Weich Dan & Sue Adams Denny & Dona Steve, Marla & Margery Ralph & Carol Kroetch Patrick & Karen +Frank & Judy Tavis & Cindy +Maurice & Madonna Deffenbaugh Hayes John & Sue Kuhl Odenbach Schweitzer Weidenbach Alley Tom & Doris Deis Nicholas & Serena Heig Justin & Veronica Kusser Monte & Colleen Oliver Paul & Susan Sedlacek Mike & Judy Weisgram James & Margaret Dennis & Shirley DeMers +Dell & Mary Hellekson Michael & Kristen Steve & Raeann Opp Jacqueline Sell Kenneth & Rebecca Allison Kathryn Dennis Thelma Heltzel Langerman Michael & JoAnn Oster Jean Selzler Wentz James Anderson Brad & Carrie Derschan Tim & Marilyn Henderson Gary & Sandy Langfeldt David & Ronda Oster Marie Seniuk Timothy & Paula William & Lola Anderson Kenneth & Kathleen Patrick & Tammy Hersch Susan Larson Lanny & Camille Outlaw Joel & Cathy Severin Werlinger Rod & Megan Anderson Dewell +Melvin & Linda Dave & Mary Larson David & Kirsten Page Stephen & Helen Sewell Doug & Sue Wernke Brett & Glenys Bachand Rick & Rita Doerr Hiermeier Francis & Shirley Lauer Deacon Greg & Denise Todd & Janette Shippy Peg Westrich Leo Bakeberg, Sr. Earl & Mary Drey Tom & Jamie Hilt Craig & Jackie Layh Palmer Andre Silva Kenneth & Donna Richard & Judith Barthel Whitney & Laurie Driscoll Kevin & Kris Hittle Shirley Layh John & Laurie Palmer Dean & Norma Sime Wetz Bernard & Karen Beer Ronald & Jean Rev. Timothy Hoag Colleen Lecy Steve & Roberta Paradis Scott & Cathie Sime +James Whalen Larry & Cindy Begley Drummond Jesse Hoffmann Roberta Lecy Shawn & Rachel Pelayic Elmer & Sharon Simmons William & Beverly Mary Berens Margaret Duerfeldt Mike & Jane Holeton Edward & Barbara Lee +Norma Pendo Matt & Lynn Simmons Whitney +Robert & +Trudie Besse Tom & Cathy Durkin Dave & Denise Albert & Alvina Lenerville Rev. Richard & Raymond & Donna Smith Hank & Joyce Whitney +Robert & Leona Best Edna Durkin Hollenbeck Evelyn Lenton +Mary Lou Pennati Frank Smyle Leon & Carolyn Wikle Bart & Marlene Biegler Wayne & Kari Ebbers Gary & Roxanne Holzer Joe & Kathleen Ron & Donna Pfeiffer Mike & Michele Solano Steven & Linda Williams Greg Biegler & Janine Vern & Myrtle Eich +John & Marie Leutenegger Donald & Mary Policky Robert & Sandy Spencer Wade & Carrie Wilson Kern +Paul & Phyllis Honerkamp +Duane & Helen +Mary Lou Poloncic William & Bonnie Spratte Jon & Gail Wingert William Bielmaier Eixenberger Ellen Horan Lindquist Bill & Judy Porch +Leo & Rosalie Stangle Rev. George Kevin & Jody Bielmaier JoAnn Emerson Eddie & Sandra Steven & Mary Lofswold PT-OT Professionals, Mike & Mary Statz Winzenburg, SJ George Biggs Dean & Amy Engel Huddleston Rev. John Lule Karl Kirsch & Darwyn & Bette Stebbins Rev. Ed Witt, SJ Mike & Linda Birgenheir +Joseph & Ida Bill & Linda Hughes Leon & Mary Lunders Kathleen Boyle Mark & Denise Steiner Joe & Bobbi Woitte +Delbert & JoAnn Birkel Engelhardt Terry & Susan Hupp Joseph & Marcia Mack Jan & Margaret James & Roxanne Kevin Wolfe Mike & Laura Blote Daniel & Sherri Engesser Jeff & Stephanie Hurd Don & Martha Mack Puszynski Stephens Mary Woytassek Leo & Bernice Boland Elizabeth Fallgren Alex & Lynda Imberi Kelly & Teresa Madsen Dan & Janice Quinn Garrett & Anne Stevens Jerome & Patricia Wright Linda Stukel Boles +Bernard & Audrey Feterl Carol Imhoff Bruce & Ethel Maher Richard & Susan Raposa Steve & Sherri Stoeser Paul & Kathy Young Lucile Bradley Fred & Delores Fisher Daryl & R. Sally Isburg Harvey & +Loretta Malon Ted & Judy Rapp Richard & Frances Don & Mindy Zacher Forrest & Sharon Brady Kathleen Flakus George & Loretta Doug & Lea Mathis Deacon. Chuck & Stracqualursi Anonymous (40) Douglas & Rene Brand Colleen Flynn Jackson Marion & Darlene Matt Theresa Rausch Joe & Sarah Strain Dennis & Lynette Braun Most Rev. Harry Flynn Sherri Jackson Jim & LuAnn Mattern +Herman & Jane Rausch Doug & Sandy Stukel Regular members Luke & Randi Brickey Gerald & Marie Foltz Mary Janklow Sandra Mattern JoAnn Ray Kurt & Kellie Stukel Andrew & Keva Aberle David & Doris Bride Robert & Elizabeth Mike & Karla Janssen John & Jean Mattson Oliver & Angie Redden Gerald & Alice Sullivan Joe & Jeanne Bride Larry & Rochelle Bride Fredrickson Ken & Sue Jimmerson Rev. David Matzko, SJ Ingrid Reinke John & +Annette Swaby Rev. Brian Christensen Jerry & Dodie Brown Deacon Lloyd & Myron & Carol Johnson Gary & Donna Mayer Christina Cote & Gable Raymond & Jean Tehle +Jerome & +Pius Dosch JoAnn Brown Marianne Frein Christopher & Kasandra Blaine & Carol McCance Rhodes Frances Terkildsen Randy & +Becky Linda Brown Dennis & Gwen Fritz Jolley Brad & Tanya McCaskell Howard & Mary Rice Marianne Thompson Fitchner Roy & Marilyn Edward & Mary Furois Morris & Barbara Jones Richard & Patricia Joseph & Carol Rickert Donald & Regena Thrall Knights of Columbus, Brumbaugh Barry Furze Dora Ann Jones McDowell Paul & Debra Roberts Carman Ann Timmerman Belle Fourche Earl Brunson Rev. Marcin Garbacz Bernice Kari Darald & Joann McElroy Dagoberto & Claudia Joseph & Laurel Joe & Lois Laber Steve & Sandy Buchholz Jim & JoAnne Gervasi Kenneth & Sharon Karp Richard & Smita Rodriquez Tippmann Sarah Lantis Gwenda Buckmaster Albert Gilles Anthony Kathol McGillick Rudy & Susan Roth Nick & Danielle John & Jackie Moore Ryan & Jenny Bush Linda & + Ray Gimborys Tom Kauer Dean & Sandi McNenny Frank Rubin Tippmann +Philip & Winnifred Eileen Caldwell Joseph & Kathryn Robert & Carmen +John & Marguerite Randy & Teresa Ruby Virginia Tolstedt Shama Angela Calvetti Gittings Kavanaugh McPhillips Jack & Gayle Rush Gerald Tomac Anna Shannon Harriette Carbajal Michael & Marnie Gould Joanne Keck Max & Lisa Merchen Claude & Bennie Francis & Kathy Toscana Eugene & Lois Carda Richard & Mary Grady Jon & Ann Kellar Laura Meverden Saldanha Jerry & Theresa Treinen Loyson & Lori Carda Chris & Teresa Grant Cecilia Keller Jeffrey & Susan Meyer Bart & Nicole Samuelson Jamin & Tami Tremmel +James & Dorothy Cathy Grant-Andersen Alan & Sally Kelts Larry & Julie Meyer Mary Kay Sandal Randy & Linda Turbak Carmichael Rodney & Teresa Gray Carol King Mary Miller Walter & Ramona Leo & Norberta Gary Chase Rodney & Joan Grim Cathy King Pat & Rhonda Mollman Saubers VanderMay Ron & Paula Clark Barry & Marilyn Vince & Valerie King Kenneth & Priscilla Moon +Deacon Claude & Betty VanderMay Gloria Claussen Grossenburg +Richard & Jeanne John & Jackie Moore +Eileen Sauer Rev. Ed Vanorny Deacon. Calvin & Joan Leo & Iva Grubl Kirsch Tim & Patty Moran Samuel & Irene Saunders Robert & Laura Varilek Clifford Liz Grubl Steven & Jan Kirsch Steven & Julie Mousel Thorval & Mary Sautter Larry & Carol Vavruska Grant & Mary Coffin Shannon Gutzmer Kem & Mary Kjerstad Agnes Mousel Annette Saylor Nobel & Marg Veal Tom & Lorinda Collings Ron & Pat Guy Deacon Ray & Joan Karl & Sakae Mueller Joe & Linda Schacher Steve Venteicher Mary Collins John & Linda Haeder Klein Don & Janet Murray James & Shannon Rev. Claude & Dorothy Mary Jean Conklin John & Mary Hanan Rosemary Knecht Terry & Judy Nelson Schaefers Vershure Kevin & Carol Conway Tom Haney Anthony & Mary Ann Wayne & Stacey Nelson +Jennie Schatz +Don & +Dona Vetsch Ana Costas James & Kathy Hanley Koenig Robert & Glenda Nixon Dave & Barbara Schempf Mark & Shelby Vickers Leo & Pam Coughlin Brett & Shawna Hanson Francis (Butch) Kolb Joseph & Diane Norman Deacon James John & Bobbie Voegeli +Mary Coughlin William & Gale Rev. Janusz Korban Thomas & Marilyn & Barbara Scherr Dustin & Angela Wagner Sandra Courtney Harrington Ronald & Joyce Koth Novotny Eric & Jenny Scherr Josiah & Vicki Wallace August 2016 Columns WRC 19 Talking to kids about porn and human sexuality A growing concern today involves by a billboard with a risqué picture or itoring software, even though a partic- the role of pornography as the next gen- seeing something on TV might, for ex- ular child may be an angel. Keep the eration’s instructor in human sexuality. ample, serve as an opportunity to note family computer in a shared space like For many young people, pornography how it’s against the love of women to the living room with the screen visible has become the only guide to sexuality use them as sex objects. Passing so family members can be aware of they have ever known. For Catholic through a part of town where prostitutes each other’s online activities. Laptops parents, this raises the critical are plying their trade might and tablets can pose an inadvertent challenge of how best to ap- spark a discussion about temptation in this respect as teens sit proach these matters with how many women in- cuddled up on the couch with screens for kids serves as a sign of a parent’s their children, given that volved in prostitu- not visible to others. In family life, we love and concern for them. Whenever kids as young as 8 or 9 tion are victims of are called to serve as our brother’s parents determine that dating should may already be ac- human trafficking keeper. Set limits on “screen time” for begin, it offers further opportunities quiring information and the vast major- children, and maintain password/access and occasions to discuss problems and and viewpoints about ity wish they could control over devices. Have the neigh- scenarios that can help teens set moral human sexual behav- break free of it, etc. bor’s kids deposit their electronic de- boundaries. iors from internet Third, avoid in- vices on the kitchen table during visits Talking to kids and helping them to pornography. I would like ternet access in the to diminish the temptation to slip away become good stewards of the gift of to present six practical sug- bedroom. Sometimes to a private part of the house and surf human sexuality bestowed by God is gestions for parents, culled parents will say, “The the net, perhaps with younger siblings hard work. In a culture that forcefully from parental testimonies and ‘... cell phones for kids have access at in tow. Such practices may also serve communicates a pornified counter- insights, from other experts in children might mean school and every- to indirectly evangelize other families gospel, though, it is certainly one of the the field, and from ex-users of looking for handsets that where else, so I let in the neighborhood regarding the seri- most important and enduring gifts a pornography. function strictly as them have unre- ous threats from internet porn. parent can seek to provide for the hap- First, steer away from phones without internet stricted access at Sixth, set appropriate rules regard- piness and well-being of their children. “The Talk” towards a more access...’ home — they’ve got ing relationships, and be involved in the Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. integrated approach. Having to learn how to han- kids’ dating practices. Too often parents earned his doctorate in neuroscience “The Talk” relies on the misguided no- dle it anyway.” But the home setting are tempted to take a “hands-off” ap- from Yale and did post-doctoral work tion that parents have educational con- needs to differ from the outside world, proach to this area of their children’s at Harvard. He is a priest of the dio- tent or factual knowledge that they are serving as an oasis and a protected en- lives. When I was growing up, we knew cese of Fall River, MA, and serves as duty-bound to try to deposit into their vironment for children. If someone of- (and eventually appreciated) my fa- the Director of Education at The Na- children’s brains. This approach is not fered to install a pipe into your child’s ther’s rule that we couldn’t date until tional Catholic Bioethics Center in only awkward and paternalistic, but can bedroom that could be turned on to we were 18. Setting appropriate rules Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. convey a sense that sexual education is pump in raw sewage, you would not a one-time, get-it-over-with ordeal. agree to it. Yet many parents fail to re- Kids require ongoing guidance and strict what is entering their children’s support from their parents — an ex- bedrooms through the internet and TV. pressed willingness to enter into these Fourth, be wary of internet access important discussions that stress the on cell phones. “Due diligence” with beauty of sexuality in marriage and cell phones for children might mean what it is really for, rather than just looking for handsets that function telling them what not to do or scaring strictly as phones without internet ac- them away from sexually transmitted cess, or maybe the kids should be given diseases. a phone only at those times when they Second, be attentive to opportune are dropped off at events like piano moments to share wisdom and stories. practice, soccer, etc. As children grow Because we live in a highly pornified older and show signs of maturing, re- culture, opportunities for parents to strictions and limitations can be scaled share and discuss important value as- back. sessments regarding human sexuality Fifth, monitor internet usage. Check with their children arise often. Driving browser history, and make use of mon- 20 WRC Social Justice August 2016 Anne Lyon joins Sisters of Saint Francis’ Justice, Outreach and ecology inspire new Peace, and Integrity of Creation Commission members to join Social Justice Commission Anne Lyon, a Social Justice Commission member from Martin, has been ac- A career in social work led Cindy Weidenbach to be interested in serving on cepted by the Sisters of Saint Francis’ Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation the Social Justice Commission. She previously worked with people with mental Commission for a one-year commission term. She has been a “companion” with illnesses, those struggling with poverty, substance abuse, and homelessness, and the sisters for more than 15 years, supporting them by prayer and by assisting she knows their challenges and needs. A convert to Catholicism with involvement when possible in their ministries, attending their summer retreats, studying scrip- in various church ministries, she sought more information from Amy Julian, Fam- ture, and bringing the charisms of St. Francis to her own life and to her ministries ily Life Ministries director and SJC liaison, about the SJC. “I knew this was some- in her parish and diocese. thing that I wanted to be a part of,” Weidenbach said. “The SJC is doing many Lyon said that the sister’s Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission positive things for the people of the diocese. The commission mission promotes is very similar to our diocesan Social Justice Commission. This particular reli- Catholic social teaching through education, outreach, and advocacy.” gious community has ministries ranging from nursing to teaching to pastoral min- Patrick Powers, from St. Isaac Jogues parish in Rapid City, brings multi- istry in Colorado, New Mexico and Nebraska. Lyon will share perspectives and faceted experiences to the SJC. His background includes training in philosophy, project information with each group to help each learn from the other. The full theology and psychology, and a master’s degree in Culture and Spirituality. He has scope of her long-distance role with the sister’s commission will become clearer worked as a mental health therapist on the Rosebud Reservation and with Youth over the next year. and Family Services in Rapid City. Powers is an enrolled member of the Oglala At one time Lyon considered joining the sisters’ religious community; twenty Lakota Oyate and a laicized former Nebraska priest. “I am serving on the dioce- years later and married, she discovered their “companion” program. She now feels san Social Justice Commission because of my belief in the value of the virtue, “I have the best of both worlds in a sense ... a connection to a religious commu- justice or ‘right relations.’ I am inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si nity as well as marriage.” More information about the sisters’ commission is avail- and its appeal to establish right relations with Mother Earth and the environment,” able at jpic.stfrancis.org and about the companions program at Powers said. (SCJ stories submitted by Sue Jimmerson) companions.stfrancis.org. Natural methods offer hope for overcoming infertility By Amy Julian Director of Family Life Ministries and NaPro Technology. Armed with only a Last month we visited about the surprising efficacy of Natural Family Plan- few weeks of charting, her doctor was able ning as a method of spacing the conception of children. Teaching women to be to adjust her diet, hormone supplements, aware of their natural cycles can do more than avoid pregnancy, it can actually and recommend a correction of her prior help to achieve pregnancy, even in cases of infertility. surgery. Two months after the second surgery, In a study conducted over four years, Mercedes Wilson, a fertility expert and she and her husband became pregnant with their founder of Family of the Americas, 50 out of 54 couples, whose infertility ranged first child.3 from 1-12 years, were able to conceive using an ovulation method which was “NFP is not a contraceptive, it does nothing to sup- completely natural.1 “By contrast, In Vitro Fertilization, ... has a success rate of press or block conception.” Instead, couples adjust their anywhere from 20 to 40 percent. Also, IVF typically costs upwards of $15,000 per behavior according to their family planning intention (that cycle.”2 is, whether they hope to achieve or avoid pregnancy) using the naturally occur- After a diagnosis of endometriosis, surgery and continued declining health, ring signs and symptoms of a woman’s menstrual cycle.”4 “Melissa” was advised that IVF was her best, if not only, chance to conceive a 1 child. Knowing the moral objections to IVF, she turned to the Creighton Model Chretien, Claire. “Groundbreaking Method of Natural Family Planning Helped 90% of Infer- tile Couples Conceive: Study.” LifeSiteNews. N.p., 6 June 2016. Web. 29 July 2016. 2Ibid. In Your Prayers 3Melissa, Guest Blogger. “Melissa’s Journey With NFP and Infertility.” Carrots for In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and Michaelmas. Haley/Carrots for Michaelmas, 20 June 2013. Web. 29 July 2016. death anniversaries of the priests who serve us. Birthdays: September 11, Fr. 4 “Can Fertility Awareness (NFP) Help Some Couples Conceive?” United States Conference of George Winzenburg, SJ; September 12, Fr. Adam Hofer; September 20,Fr. Marcin Catholic Bishops. Office of Natural Family Planning, n.d. Web. 29 July 2016. Garbacz; September 28, Fr. James Hoerter. Necrology: September 2, Earl Kurth, SJ; September 4, 2009, John Birdsall; September 5, 1970, James Butler; September 7, 1952, James Sweeney; September 11, 1936, John Hanton; September 14, 1954, Joseph Zimmerman, SJ; September 14, 1972, Bishop William McCarty; September Correction: The July WRC headline on page 16 should have said, 16, 1966, Hugo Eichenhofer; September 20, 1947, Michael Kelly; September 20, “Simple, affordable and effective family planning methods are available.” 1957, John Vigneron; September 21, 1949, Austin Bonner; September 21, 1987, Vin- The headline incorrectly identified Natural Family Planning as cent Carty; September 23, 1951, Henry Kipp; September 29, 1967, Francis Bell. contraception. The WRC regrets the error. August 2016 News WRC 21 Tremendous line-up of speakers at Right to Life State Convention

Local and national speakers will ings that they encountered in their headline the South Dakota Right to Life daughter Blakely’s short life.” 2016 State Convention. It will be held Yvonne Florczak-Seeman, who Saturday, September 17, at Blessed appeared in the film “40” and is Sacrament Church, 4500 Jackson president of Love from Above, Inc., Blvd., Rapid City, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will speak on “A Time to Heal.” National Life Runners, coach and Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., is a founder, Dr. Patrick Castle will speak monthly columnist in the West River Mass., and serves as the Director of Ed- tolife.org, email [email protected] on “Encouraging Life in Vulnerable Catholic. He may be familiar to area ucation at The National Catholic or call Diane Ange at 605-721-3065. Times.” residents from his June 2014 appear- Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. He Eric and Jenny Scherr, a Piedmont ance in the diocese when he spoke on will speak on “Physician Assisted Sui- Catholic Medical Guild couple who gave birth to a baby fol- end of life issues. He earned his doc- cide, Euthanasia, Pain Management and The diocese will host an evening for lowing an adverse diagnosis, will speak torate in neuroscience from Yale and Hospice and Ethical decision Making in Catholic medical professionals, includ- on “Chosen, A Parent’s Perspective” did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He Sickness, Compromised States and End ing doctors, nurses and technicians, to explore the possibility of forming a highlighting the challenges and bless- is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, of Life Situations.” Catholic Medical Association Guild in There will be a youth panel, which Rapid City. Representatives from the will address the “Next Pro-Life Gener- CMA will be on hand to share their ation,” and a premiere showing of “A experiences as members of the CMA, with a keynote address from Voice From the Womb.” Fr. Pacholczyk. For more information Advance registration is $25, after contact Amy Julian, director of Family September 1 registration is $30 or at the Life Ministries, 605-716-5214 x236 or door, $40. Go to website www.rcright [email protected]. 22 WRC Native Ministries August 2016 Stop being reluctant to cross the road and get your hands dirty

By Deacon Marlon Leneaugh some terrifying tragedies in our society. one with similar skin color. We forget mense love that the Father has for all of Director of Native Ministries We witnessed people killing each other that others love as we love, care for us. It is through the image of the Son Who is my neighbor? This question for revenge, retaliation and mistrust. their children as we care for ours, or be- stretching out his arms to all humanity is asked by a man who is trying to jus- We observed citizens killing police in come sick and die as we do. We treat that we witness the deep love of God tify himself to Jesus in Luke’s Gospel assassination type killings and police them as objects of our own prejudices for mankind. Our prayer is allowing the in the story of the Good Samaritan. The killing citizens out of fear. and fears and not like brothers and sis- Holy Spirit to change our hearts and story tells of a foreigner who went well Fear and distrust creates animosity ters who share a common loving Father. open our eyes to see all as brothers and out of his way to help an injured person and divisiveness between us and we are We’re reluctant to help others be- sisters. left lying by the roadside while fellow unable to look into each other’s eyes cause it’s an inconvenience. We have to There is a lot of road crossing to do. countrymen passed him by on the op- without forming misconceptions and get our hands dirty or we have to take By making the choice to cross the street posite side. The story concludes when negative opinions about one another. time from our busy lives to actually and observe what is happening, we Jesus asks the man, who was neighbor We give others names, make jokes stop and lend a helping hand. And be- break down barriers of bigotry and in- to the injured man? The man answers, about them, cover them with our preju- sides, if we don’t even know the person tolerance allowing us the capacity to ac- “The one who showed him mercy.” dices and avoid direct contact. We think why should we be expected to help cept one another as neighbor. Only We become neighbors when we are of others as being enemies and we be- someone we don’t even know? when we have the courage to cross the willing to cross the road for one an- come fearful of one other. Fear para- So, is it possible to love your neigh- street and look in one another’s eyes other. lyzes us and we become incapable of bor as yourself? This happens only can we see that we are children of the There is much that divides our soci- seeing beyond our insecurities. The through the workings of the Holy Spirit. same God and members of the same ety and some have a tendency to dwell question of who is my neighbor be- It is the Spirit who demonstrates the im- family of man. on differences or divisions rather than comes a defensive question as we want find similarities. Some promote and en- someone to point out specifically who it Cathedral Wins courage divisions and persuade others is we are supposed to love or show July 16, four Rapid City area to choose sides on contentious issues. kindness and mercy to. We hope it is Knights of Columbus councils In the past weeks we have observed someone like minded or at least some- held a softball tournament. The knights from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help took home the trophy. Also playing were knights from Blessed Sacra- ment, St. Therese the Little Flower, and Our Lady of the Black Hills. (Photo courtesy of Jim Stephens)

Vatican Think Tank A refugee woman hangs her laundry behind a fence at a transit camp in Schisto, Greece. July 28, a the Vatican announced a papal think tank is con- vening a summit to tackle the threat to global stability posed by today’s refugee crisis. The Vatican summit will study ways to: end the war in Syria; establish humanitarian corridors worldwide, not just in Europe; not punish Great Britain for its disenchantment with current European Union mandates; help the “disaffected working class” through increased social spending; offer amnesty to victims of human trafficking; and foster development in low-in- come countries. (CNS photo/Yannis Kolesidis, EPA) August 2016 News WRC 23 Adopt-A-Seminarian Collections Diocesan Seminarian Burses (as of 6/30/16) Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Only income from these donations is used to support diocesan seminarian education. Figures as of 7/31/16 Ambur, Irene ...... 3,907.17 LaCroix, Trude ...... 3,000.00 Baskerville, Doreen ...... 1,420.00 Lux, Peter & Gertrude ...... 1,200.00 Parish Parish Goals Received Bell, John M...... 1,000.00 McManus, Lyle ...... 450.00 Belle Fourche 3,000.00 ...... 3,000.00 Berning, Fr. Francis ...... 3,105.00 McManus, Mary ...... 150.00 Bonesteel 1,200.00 ...... 1,200.00 Bertrand, Howard ...... 1,200.00 McNaboe, Fr. Thomas ...... 1,000.00 Buffalo and Missions 600.00 ...... 650.00 Bishop’s Burse ...... 2,249.72 Meade, Fr. Cornelius ...... 1,720.00 Burke 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 Blessed Virgin Mary ...... 1,517.00 Meyer, Dillen ...... 500.00 Colome 3,000.00 ...... 2,189.00 Bollinger, Gerald & Mary Jean-Lead . .38,336.19 Miller, Donald and Kathleen ...... 500.00 Custer 2,000.00 ...... 4,812.00 Bourassa, Margaret ...... 150.00 Morvay, Fr. Andrew ...... 33,000.00 Deadwood 2,100.00 ...... 2,100.00 Budmayr, Minnie ...... 1,797.00 Muldoon, Fr. Ralph ...... 1,375.00 Eagle Butte and Missions 2,000.00 ...... 0.00 Cahoy, Emil ...... 500.00 Nemec, Ed & Elizabeth ...... 50,000.00 Callahan, Mabel ...... 19,750.00 O’Connell, Msgr. William ...... 23,000.00 Fairfax 1,500.00 ...... 1,500.00 Carr, Harry ...... 915.25 O’Doherty, Fr. Leo ...... 800.00 Faith and Missions 1,700.00 ...... 0.00 Caswell, Margaret ...... 30,000.00 O’Dowd, Fr. Patrick ...... 2,650.00 Ft. Pierre 5,000.00 ...... 5,000.00 Costigan, Msgr. Michael ...... 31,836.67 Padula, Fr. Dominic ...... 12,571.20 Gregory 2,000.00 ...... 2,000.00 Cower, Fr. D. Craig ...... 6,625.00 Plante, Fr. Richard ...... 93,055.92 Hermosa 600.00 ...... 1,260.00 Cower, Robert H. & Blanche A. . . . .17,625.00 Prendiville Family ...... 4,235.00 Hill City 3,000.00 ...... 3,000.00 Cower, Rod H...... 5,725.00 Rath, Deacon Vern ...... 1,317.00 Hot Springs/Edgemont 3,000.00 ...... 3,770.00 Dauwen, Ray ...... 500.00 Reedy, Camille ...... 929.00 Kenel/Bullhead/Wakpala 1,000.00 ...... 0.00 Davies, Dorothy ...... 5,000.00 Roach, Msgr. Michael ...... 4,346.00 Ruud, Donna ...... 20.00 Keystone 2,000.00 ...... 2,000.00 Decker, Maude Cower ...... 4,000.00 Deisch, Fr. Raymond ...... 6,155.00 St. Anthony-Hot Springs ...... 3,547.72 Lead 5,700.00 ...... 5,700.00 DeMers, Ray ...... 300.00 St. Francis of Assisi-Sturgis ...... 9,922.55 Lemmon/Morristown/Bison 3,500.00 ...... 3,500.00 Dimmerling, Bishop Harold ...... 43,836.14 St. Joseph-Mud Butte ...... 250.00 Lower Brule/Reliance/Kennebec 1,000.00 ...... 0.00 Diskin, Fr. William ...... 4,316.28 St. Joseph-Scenic ...... 2,070.78 Martin/Kadoka 500.00 ...... 0.00 Donahoe, Fr. James ...... 700.00 St. Mary-Lemmon ...... 1,371.00 McIntosh/Watauga 1,800.00 ...... 1,540.00 Dosch, Pius and Jerome ...... 40,000.00 St. Mary-Newell ...... 500.00 McLaughlin 2,000.00 ...... 2,000.00 Doyle, Msgr. Arthur ...... 5,375.00 St. Paul-Belle Fourche ...... 750.00 Midland 600.00 ...... 0.00 Drew, Msgr. Bernard ...... 4,488.00 St. Therese-RC ...... 4,610.00 Milesville 600.00 ...... 0.00 Dries, Theodore & Gretchen ...... 12,369.56 Scherer, Fr. Gerald N...... 1,300.00 Dube, Msgr. Robert ...... 400.00 Schofield, Mary Ellen ...... 400.00 St. Francis Mission Parishes 900.00 ...... 0.00 Erhardt Family ...... 335,496.56 Sonn, Lorraine ...... 80.00 New Underwood 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 Falzone, Mauriece ...... 10,000.00 Szalay, Fr. Eugene ...... 7,300.00 Newell 1,500.00 ...... 1,500.00 Fencl, Fr. Leonard SJ...... 500.00 Thompson, Msgr. Michael ...... 133,693.76 Philip 2,400.00 ...... 2,400.00 Feuerbach, Msgr. Leo ...... 80,289.53 Tunnissen, Fr. James ...... 3,400.00 Piedmont 6,000.00 ...... 6,000.00 Garry, Russel ...... 950.00 Vannix, Dorothy ...... 6,000.00 Pine Ridge Mission Parishes 1,000.00 ...... 0.00 Gorman, Fr. Thomas ...... 1,534.00 Welsh, Bishop Lawrence ...... 1,200.00 Presho/Murdo/Draper 400.00 ...... 0.00 Gravel, Ed ...... 1,650.00 Whiteside, Fr. Robert ...... 1,600.00 RC-Blessed Sacrament 20,000.00 ...... 25,265.90 Groell, Fr. John ...... 1,000.00 Zacher, Catherine & Eugene ...... 2,525.00 Healy, Msgr. Thomas ...... 1,558.00 Zelnik, Fr. Ron-Kadoka ...... 340.00 RC-OLPH Cathedral 20,000.00 ...... 28,588.00 Igoe, Fr. Patrick ...... 3,485.00 Zelnik, Fr. Ron-Midland ...... 790.00 RC-ICC 0.00 ...... 0.00 Jones, Netta ...... 1,200.00 Other funds RC-St Isaac Jogues 500.00 ...... 500.00 Krebs, Ernest & Frank ...... 30,000.00 Leo “Pete” Berens Memorial Fund . . .323,339.21 RC-St. Therese 12,000.00 ...... 12,000.00 Krebs, Lewis & Abbie ...... 52,076.06 Fr. Peter Kovarik Memorial Fund . . . .70,855.89 Spearfish 7,700.00 ...... 17,234.72 Appreciation is extended to the S.D. State Knights of Columbus for contributing to the Sturgis 5,500.00 ...... 5,500.00 Bishop’s Bruse; Gerald and Mary Jean Bollinger for contributing to the Bollinger Burse; Ike Timber Lake/Isabel/Trail City 3,500.00 ...... 3,205.00 and Teresa Hecker for contributing to the Prendiville Burse; and an anonymous donor for Wall/Lakeside/Interior 2,000.00 ...... 0.00 contributing to the Scherer Burse. White River 200.00 ...... 200.00 Winner 7,500.00 ...... 4,173.00 Total $142,500.00 ...... $153,787.62 PRAA Memorial Burses Only income from these donations is used to support retired priests. Thank you to all who contributed to the Adopt-A-Seminarian Fund. Anna Berens...... 12,000.00 Margaret Biggs ...... 1,000.00 Fr. D. Craig Cower...... 8,550.00 Anonymous...... 633.26 Dosch, Jerome and Pius ...... 40,000.00 Fr. Christopher Scadron ...... 380.00 Emma Smith ...... 1,000.00 Hazel Smith ...... 1,000.00 Valades Family ...... 9,000.00 Frank & Margaret Woster ...... 2,531.00

PRAA Board Chair Fr. Kerry Prendiville For information on donating to PRAA Memorial Burse, contact Finance Manager Suzanne Lambert, 343-3541. 2424 WRC WRC News August 2016 Our Lady of the Black Hills celebrates 100 years of history Settlers and homesteaders came to the area along Elk Creek east of what Our Lady of the is now Piedmont in the 1880s. A trav- Black Hills, Piedmont eling priest would say Mass in a local Centennial Celebration home where Catholic neighbors would congregate. Saturday The first written record of Catholic September 10, 2016 services being held in Piedmont is doc- umented in the November 25, 1904, 5 p.m. Mass Rapid City Daily Journal, “Catholic with Bishop Robert Gruss services were held at the school house in the French District Monday. Five and Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek. boys and girls were confirmed.” Dinner and dance The orignal St. Mary Church during construction in 1916. (Photo courtesy In early 1916 local Catholics were OLBH) to follow. seriously considering building a church. An Elkton farmer had promised the existing rectory and church — it including the name of the new church, fellowship, and services provided. It $500 towards the building of a chapel was considered a short-term solution. Our Lady of the Black Hills. Several was predicted by the end of the decade in memory of his wife, Mary. The Another option was to build a new items were brought to the new church that a larger church might be necessary, Catholic Church Extension Society church a few miles south of town. from the old, namely, two small stained and in 1996 classrooms, office space, contacted Bishop John Lawler knowing Richard and Heloisa Burns had donated glass windows, the church bell, statues, and worship space expansion began. the Catholics in Piedmont wanted to a large parcel of land, in memory of and a small number of pews. Again, the project was completed by build a new church. Richard’s mother. A building commit- The next ten years would prove to be the work of volunteers, and the week- At the corner of Park and Second tee began plans to work on a more de- a time of significant growth. In 1981 end before Christmas, Mass was cele- the church was built on donated land. sirable new facility. Meetings were held the church still had a limited number of brated in the new church. Volunteers helped with the work and, with Bishop Harold Dimmerling to dis- pews and the In 2005, the inte- soon, St. Mary Catholic Church be- cuss design, budget, finance, and plan- rior of the church altar and some Most decisions came a reality. ning, and in April 1979, the bishop fixtures were was updated with a In late 1959 the congregation size gave the approval for construction. temporary. An were voted on by new altar, ambo and had increased to the point where a re- On April 22, 1979, groundbreaking altar and sanc- the parishioners, baptismal font cre- model and update of the church and commenced and excavation began the tuary lamp, including the name ated from brass and rectory was needed. Volunteers com- following morning. The budget was were both do- of the new church, Crazy Horse granite. pleted the project. $160,000, and again, volunteers com- nated by Our Lady of the Black Hills. The Blessed Sacra- In the 1970s, Piedmont’s population pleted much of the work. Blessed Sacra- ment chapel was de- had grown to the extent that there was When the old church property was ment Church, signed in the space a need for a social center for the pur- sold in August 1979, parishioners had Rapid City, a Rapid City family gifted that previously was the cry room. A pose of fellowship gatherings and fund to bring their own chairs to Mass on an organ, and the Convent of St. holy family shrine room and confes- raising events. One suggestion, though Sundays at the new facility. The first Therese donated a tabernacle. sional were built. met with opposition, was to build onto Mass in the new church was celebrated The generosity and dedication of A prayer garden and patio were September 16 parishioners continued throughout the added in 2010, along with outdoor Sta- and the priest 1980s, allowing the church to be debt- tions of the Cross and a grotto for the was able to free by 1985 despite completion of nu- Blessed Virgin Mary. move into the merous projects and updates. Work on In 2011 the church grew again with rectory on the church included installing ceiling the purchase of the home behind the October 10. fans, adding classrooms, purchasing church. The house became the new rec- Most deci- pews, and various projects on the out- tory and the old rectory was named St. sions — col- side of the property. Almost all the ma- Joseph Hall. ors, carpet, terials and labor were donated, saving and finish — the church from having to borrow (History adapted from “1916-1990 Our Lady of the Black Hills, Formerly St. Mary’s of The new church, circa 1979, was 40 by 84 feet, all steel with were voted money. Piedmont,” by J.R. Honerkamp; “Our Lady of triple glass windows, a social center in the basement, and a wing on by the The growth of the parish continued the Black Hills Leadership Booklet,” by Fr. that included the entry and rectory. (Diocesan archives) parishioners, as people enjoyed the activities, events, Steve Biegler; and diocesan archives.) August 2016 News WRC 25 Parish guide on ecology gives practical ideas to combat climate change By Katie Scott guide includes initiatives that can help St. Francis is noted for its certifica- ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — In his parishes reduce emissions, suggestions tion through New Jersey-based Green- encyclical “Laudato Si, on Care for Our for how they can inspire and engage Faith, a national interfaith environ- Common Home,” Pope Francis does parishioners about environmental is- mental coalition. The parish and school not mince words: “Living our vocation sues, and ways to practice solidarity established nontoxic maintenance and to be protectors of God’s handiwork is and advocacy that serve the neediest cleaning practices; reduced energy, essential to a life of virtue; it is not an and build up the common good. paper and water use; and became a Na- optional or a secondary aspect of our It encourages parishes to form a Care tional Wildlife Federation certified Christian experience.” for Creation Team, which spearheads wildlife habitat. But what does living that vocation projects with approval from the pastor; While the certification process was look like for Catholics and how can the provides recommended resources; and ambitious, “every parish can do some- faithful go beyond simply recycling contains a climate-action idea checklist. thing to help the environment,” said bottles and newspapers at home and It also has a section on benchmarking Rob Goraieb, a secular Franciscan, who turning off lights? — comparing energy performance of a is coordinator of Franciscan Action and A new guide draws from more than a church to buildings of comparable size Advocacy at St. Francis of Assisi. “It’s dozen countries and cultures to offer and location — and certification. about taking incremental steps; you do practical ways to care for creation and Among the Catholic communities what you can,” he told the Arlington respond to the pope’s call to action. The featured in the 45-page guide — avail- Catholic Herald, newspaper of the Dio- “Eco-Parish Guide: Bringing ‘Laudato Francis refers to as “one of the princi- able at bit.ly/Eco-ParishGuide — is St. cese of Arlington. Real change will Si’ to Life” is a tool for pastors, staff, pal challenges facing humanity in our Francis of Assisi Church in Triangle, occur he said, not through a “fight for pastoral councils and parishioners to day.” one of three parishes highlighted in climate change” but by transformations combat climate change — what Pope Divided into three main sections, the North America. shaped by faith.

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SDSM&T Newman Center 316 East Kansas City Street, Rapid City 605-716-4130 l www.rcnewmancenter.com Nancy Haugen, Director l [email protected] 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass NEW TIME! Aug. 22, 9 p.m. Monday Night Rosary Walk Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Organization Fair, 5 p.m. Welcome Back Picnic Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Swing Dance

Black Hills State University Newman Club 844 N 5th St, Spearfish Regina Caeli summer activities 605-717-2582 l www.bhsunewman.com Regina Caeli FNE boys and girls Timberwolf dens (ages 8-12) and Explorers Taylor Linn, Director l [email protected] troops (ages 13-16) help stain picnic tables for Terra Sancta Retreat Center, in August. Knights of Columbus Council #1489 helped with the project. Another Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social summer event was a boys campout along the Grand River (Hugh Glass area). Aug. 23, 8 p.m. Weekly Mass at the Newman Center with snacks to follow. Night Hike meeting The Federation of North American Explorers is a member of the Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. Slip N Slide Kick Ball at the Newman Center. International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe — a Catholic lay movement Aug. 26, 9:15 p.m. Bonfire & S’mores following Downtown Friday Night imbuing the scouting method with the Catholic faith. Learn more about the group on their website: www.ReginaCaeliFNE.com. (Photo courtesy Jacques Daniel) Chadron State College Newman House 907 Main Street, Chardon, Neb. Riley Stack l 308-615-9052 Do not say A “YouCat” nugget courtesy of the Office of Youth Young Adult Ministry Sat. 5:30 p.m./Sun. 9:00 a.m Mass ‘I am only a youth’ & Aug. 19, Noon-2 p.m. CSC Club Fair. Aug 24, 5 p.m. Welcome Back Picnic What is meant by a “virtue?” A virtue is an interior disposition, a positive habit, a passion that has been placed at the service of the good (1803, 1833). “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly father is perfect” (Mt. 5:48). That means that we must change on our way to God. By your human abilities we can do that only in fits and starts. With his grace God supports the human virtues and gives us, above and beyond that, the so-called supernatural virtues, which help us to come closer to God and live more securely in his light (293-294). What is charity? Charity is the power by which we, who have been loved first by God, can give our- selves to God so as to be united with him and can accept our neighbor for God’s sake as unconditionally, and sincerely as we accept ourselves (1822-1829, 1844). Jesus places love above all laws, without however abolishing the latter. Therefore St. Augustine rightly says, “Love, and do what you will.” Which is not at all as easy as it sounds. That is why charity, love, is the greatest virtue, the energy that inspires all the other virtues and fills them with divine life. A Safe Environment for Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim Assistance coordinator, Barbara Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims, she can be contacted privately at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has caller ID and messaging features. All information will be treated confidentially. Alleged victims are advised of their right to report alleged abuse to civil authorities. In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving children or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on the diocesan website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. 28 WRC August 2016 Now oung dults Playing Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people Pete’s Dragon (Disney) Y A The classic boy-and-his-dog story KRAKOW, Poland (CNS) In his homily, assumes outsized proportions in — Take risks and do not let the pope re- this generally warmhearted fantasy life’s obstacles get in the way flected on the adventure, a “reimagining” of the of encountering the true joy Gospel story of 1977 Disney musical. This go-round, song and dance have been jetti- and life that Jesus can give, Zacchaeus, a re- soned, and hokeyness gives way to Pope Francis told more than viled tax collec- thrilling action and tear-jerking 1 million young people. tor who, due to moments. Orphaned by a tragic ac- “Don't be afraid to say his short height, cident, a toddler (Levi Alexander) ‘yes’ to him with all your climbed a wanders into a remote forest in the Pacific Northwest where he’s raised heart, to respond generously sycamore tree to by a friendly green dragon possess- and to follow him,” the pope see Jesus. ing the habits and charm of a bas- told pilgrims at the closing The obstacles set hound. Six years on, the pair Mass, July 31, for World Zacchaeus faced (its human half is Oakes Fegley) are discovered by a kindly forest ranger Youth Day. “Don’t let your — including his The group, from the Diocese of Rapid City, pose for a photo in the Saint (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her sym- soul grow numb, but aim for short stature — John Paul II Square in Wadowice, Poland. Forty-one young adults, three pathetic woodcarver father (Robert the goal of a beautiful love the pope said, priests and two religious sisters for the Servants of the Lord and the Redford), who then try to keep a which also demands sacrifice. can also “say Virgin of Matara, made up the delegation. (Courtesy photos) trigger-happy hunter (Wes Urban) “When it comes to Jesus, something to from capturing the beast. It’s a very tall tale, but a pleasantly fan- we cannot sit around waiting us.” Christians that there are oth- As he did with Zacchaeus, ciful one, directed at a gentle pace with arms folded; he offers us “Even today we can risk ers who are unworthy of Jesus looks beyond appear- by David Lowery. Though the pre- life. We can’t respond by not getting close to Jesus be- God’s love. ances and faults to the heart cise nature of their relationship is, thinking about it or texting a cause we don’t feel big “People will try to block — something young people of course, never specified, the in- clusion of this arrangement sadly few words,” he told the enough, because we don’t you, to make you think that are called to imitate, the pope bars endorsement for impression- young people, thousands of think ourselves worthy. This God is distant, rigid and in- said. able kids. Cohabitation, potentially whom had spent the night is a great temptation; it has to sensitive, good to the good “Establish the most secure frightening action sequences, a camping at an area dubbed do not only with self-esteem, and bad to the bad,” he told connection, that of the heart handful of mild oaths. The Catholic the Field of Mercy. but with faith itself,” he said. the young people. “Instead, that sees and transmits good- News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion The lack of sleep and By not accepting them- our heavenly Father ‘makes ness without tiring.” Picture Association of America rat- morning heat seemed to have selves and their limitations, his sun rise on the evil and on Although the Mass ing is PG — parental guidance sug- little impact as the young Christians deny their “real the good.’ He demands of us brought the World Youth Day gested. Some material may not be men and women energeti- stature” as children of God real courage: the courage to celebrations to an end, Pope suitable for children. cally waved their flags and and see themselves as unwor- be more powerful than evil Francis invited the youth to ran as close as possible to the thy of God’s love. by loving everyone, even our continue along the path that popemobile to greet Pope At the same time, he said, enemies.” began with their pilgrimage Francis. people will try to convince Another obstacle, the pope to Krakow and bring the re- continued, is the “paralysis of membrance of God’s love to shame,” one that Zacchaeus others. overcame by climbing the Before concluding the sycamore tree at “the risk of Mass, the pope invited the Classifications Jason Bourne ...... A-III appearing completely ridicu- youths to carry the “spiritual Suicide Squad ...... L lous.” breath of fresh air” back to Classifications used by the USCCB are: Pope Francis encouraged their countries and communi- A-I, general patronage; A-II, adults the young men and women to ties and “wherever God's and adolescents; A-III, adults; L, not be ashamed in bringing providence leads you.” limited adult audiences, films whose Father Mark Horn, Jordan Miller, Fr. Andrzej Wyrosek, problematic content many adults Randy Vette, Bridget Decker, Bishop Robert Gruss, Eliza- “everything to the Lord in The next World Youth Day would find troubling; O, morally beth Hofer, Bishop James Tamayo (Laredo, TX), Sister Joy confession, especially your will take place in 2019 in offensive. For more information, visit of Martyrs, and Marianne Hofer show off their lunch tick- http://www.catholicnews.com/ weaknesses, your struggles Panama, Pope Francis told movies.htm. ets. (Courtesy photo) and your sins.” the youths.