January 2021 RONCALLI

NOTE!!! We Serve the King…….We are Cavaliers LOOK FOR THE NEW 1400 N DAKOTA STREET, ABERDEEN, SD 57401 ABERDEENRONCALLI.ORG ACSS WEBSITE later this month GREETING FROM THE ACSS PRESIDENT High School I will gladly join many in saying GOOD plan on taking the same no-panic, com- Winter Semi BYE to 2020. To state the obvious, this mon sense approach as we move into Formal past year has put any number of challenges the new year. God willing, we can be Sat. January 23 in front of us that no one could have antici- nearer to normal with each passing 8pm @ RHS pated. I would like to mention some indi- week. **NOTE** viduals who have shined through their The school offices reactions and responses to the challenges of As we move forward let’s look at how we will be closed 2020: differentiate ourselves. I believe it is more Wednesdays from than having four out of our 26 seniors score 2-3pm through Feb. • Bishop Donald DeGrood: His steadfast in the 30’s on their ACT tests, more than 17 so all staff can leadership and prayerful decision mak- small class sizes, and more than a fully participate in the ing with regard to shepherding His trained STEM (STREAM) certified teach- Bishop’s book study. flock are inspirational. What a wonder- ing staff. It is our desire to form missionary ful example of how to trust God and disciples. No matter our specific faith tra- Online Spirit Store www.geffdog.com/stores/ make decisions based on loving others. dition we can all fall in love with Jesus roncallispiritstore • Families of the Roncalli School Christ and share the gospel message. En- System: Your support of our school couraging the young people in our care to For complete sports schedule go to through your time, treasure, and talent live and love as Jesus did will help to make northeastsdconference.com is amazing. Sharing your children with this world a better place. Monsignor Shea us while trusting us to help keep them once referred to the importance of our CATHOLIC safe has been imperative to us success- schools working to develop students who SCHOOLS WEEK fully navigating these times. are ‘servant leaders of moral courage’. Details and schedule change • Sacred Heart & St. Mary’s parishes: on page 4 The past and present Pastors and their As we head into 2021, let’s all work at Associates have shown the value of becoming more ethical, honorable, and partnership in working to further the faithful people. This example can only be a Like us on facebook mission of each parish and the church blessing to the world and those closest to @ Aberdeen Roncalli as a whole. We are so grateful to be us . one of their missions, working diligent- ly to mold and nurture young men and We serve the King, We are Cavaliers. women into missionary disciples. • Roncalli Staff & Students: Wow. Fan- Tim Weisz Central Office: tastic job of taking care of one another. ACSS President (605) 226-2100 Nobody panicked and everyone did High School Office: (605) 225-7440 what was needed….and more! By your Elementary School: efforts, cooperation and willing hearts (605) 229-4100 we made it through semester one. We Primary School: (605) 225-3460 “Instilling Catholic values and promoting academic excellence by nurturing mind, body and soul.” Page 2 ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS…..

Photo courtesy of Tammy Kost Tammy of Photocourtesy

Artwork by one of Mrs. Wacholz PreK students. Above is a photo of the newly installed mural in the primary school gym. Thank you to the RHS student artists for sharing your gifts, from left to right: Chloe Bent, Ben Livermont, Brinna Zikmund, CAMPUS MINISTRY UPDATE Jemini Cantelope.

As we kick off the new year, we have lots of opportunities for our students to grow in faith. This January we will have the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade retreats! Please pray for these classes as they pre- pare to encounter Christ.

At the end of January, we will kick off Catholic Schools week! This will be an awesome time to celebrate what makes Roncalli great: our Catholic Identity, rooted in Jesus Christ. The week will be highlighted with a visit by Bishop DeGrood on Wednesday, February 3rd.

ORAL INTERP

Roncalli Oral Interp Team Advances to State Festival

Please join Mr. Holweger and Mrs. Shishnia in congratulating our interpers who earned superiors in the On-Line State Festival. In order to earn a superior, two of the three judges must agree that the piece pre- sented is of superior quality.

Earning superiors this year are Madison Ritter for her storytelling piece: The Night the Moon went Missing

And Elizabeth Russell for her serious piece: The Last Promise. (One judge gave Elizabeth a perfect score!) They will receive medals from the SDHSAA. This also earns Roncalli an Team Excellence Award Plaque for our 3rd year in a row. Congratulations to all our Interpers. Page 3 1400 N. DAKOTA ST. A NIGHT OF FINE ARTS

Sunday, January 24th 6:00pm– Doors Open & Art Show begins 6:45pm– Oral Interp performances followed by “Snow White” RHS One Act play

The Art Department will once again have many beautiful works of art up for auction in the foyer, availa- ble for bidding before the play begins.

After the Oral Interp students share their gifts, we will be treated to an original RHS production of “Snow White”, written by Roncalli Drama Director Stephanie Litzen. It is based on the Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale and the Brothers serve as narrators. Music and lyrics by William Goscicki, Ella and Olivia Ulmer, and Brinna Zikmund. Page 4 ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Catholic Schools Week January 31-February 6, 2021 Each year this week includes activities and observances designed to celebrate our school and the gift of Catholic education. In this year of COVID-19 those activities might look a bit different than in previous years. Please stay alert to notifications of what might be happen- ing at your child’s school. Very important is the change in schedule on Wednes- day, February 3. Because we will be celebrating the All School Mass with Bishop DeGrood school will be dismissed at 2:30 (after the All School Mass) from Roncalli High School. RES/RPS students will be bussed to the high school for Mass and need to be picked up after Mass. Sonshine Patch students will be transported back to RPS after the Mass. All School Mass: Wed. February 3 @ 1:30 pm RHS Gym Most Reverend Bishop Donald DeGrood presiding All are welcome to attend, masks will be required. Bishop’s reception: following the All School Mass, in the RHS cafeteria “Cavaliers Give Back”: during Catholic Schools Week Since the students and staff will not be receiving the usual CSW T-shirt this year the school thought it might be a good idea to give back instead. Joining together as a community we would like to collect Personal Care items to donate to our parish food pantries. The items listed below are generally in short supply for folks in need and they are items that can’t be pur- chase with Food Stamps. If you feel called to donate to the effort please bring your item to the ALL SCHOOL MASS. If you cannot attend the Mass, items can be dropped off at the Central Office in the high school or sent with your child to school. Thank you!!! • Shampoo/conditioner (2 in 1 is good) for adult • Hand Sanitizer or wipes and kids • Baby wipes • Deodorant • Dish soap • Body Wash & Body Spray • Laundry soap, smaller jugs • Bar soap • Trash bags • Lotion • Paper towels & Toilet paper • Denture cream • Tissues • Feminine products • Clorox wipes (NO LIQUID, just wipes) • Bladder Control products • Toothbrushes/paste visit the store.

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Let’s pray together the St. Thomas Aquinas Novena for the health and well being of our

school system and for increased enrollment. Pray the first 9 days of each month all year.

Takes only 5 minutes.

http://www.praymorenovenas.com/st -thomas-aquinas-novena/

Our hope is not in the new year…….

Roncalli will be participating in the Catholic United Financial raffle in January! ALL $ RAISED STAYS AT RONCALLI!!!! Each of our students in Pre-K through 12th grade THANK YOU!!!!!!!! will be selling raffle tickets ($5 a ticket). With everyone’s involve- Sully Buttes Girl’s Basketball Coach Mark Senftner was ment we can make the 2021 Catholic recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Donations were Schools Raffle a record breaking collected from Roncalli basketball fans on his behalf and presented to the family at their home games on Dec. 21. year for Roncalli!!! Amazing prizes await. Grand Prize is “21 Ford Eco- Dear Roncalli Cavalier Families, Sport SUV or $20,000 Cash, 1st Thank so very much for the incredibly generous donation Place is $5000 Home Depot towards Mark's upcoming medical battle. What a “Renovation Your Space”, other kind gesture from your school community and pa- prizes include Lake Resort Family trons. The kindness of so many people in the past few Packages, HD Smart TV’s and weeks has been overwhelming and the Roncalli School Outdoor Fun Packages. System certainly tops this list. We are truly humbled by your generosity. Thank you again. Wishing you all a More information will come out blessed new year. Thank you so very much for thinking soon. BUT one thing to note. ALL of and praying for us. TICKETS SOLD OR UNSOLD Sincerely, must be returned to the school secretary. Thank you! Mark, Lynn and Scott Senftner, Onida, SD Page 6 ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

PARISH NEWS DIOCESAN Youth EVENTS

“ENCOUNTER” with NET Ministries http://www.sacredheartaberdeen.net/ Free and for the whole family. Events near us: 3/7/21– Ipswich; 4/18/21– Sisseton Feast of Our Lady, Mother of God, Jan. 1 5/2/21– Watertown Holy Day Masses Thur. 12/31 at 5:30pm, Contact [email protected], 988-3766 Fri. 1/1/21 at 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am “HEART Speaks to HEART” a Going Deeper Retreat for teens who desire to go deeper in their faith life. 4/9-11/21– Abbey of the Hills stmarysabr.tumblr.com SMALL GROUP INITIATIVE This initiative is a Diocesan-wide effort encouraging the Feast of Our Lady, Mother of God, Jan. 1 faithful around the diocese to experience leading and/or Holy Day Masses Thur. 12/31 at 5:30pm participating in a small group. For more information go to Fri. 1/1/21 at 8:30am, 10:30am https://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/

POPE FRANCIS DECLARES “YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH” With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniver- sary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021. Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. You can read more regarding the Letter and why Pope Francis chose to dedicate this year to one who played such a pivotal roll in salvation history on the Vatican News website. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html Prayer to St. Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. Page 7 1400 N. DAKOTA ST.