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Diocese of Rapid City COctoberatholic 2017 South Dakota Volume 46 Number 6 www.rapidcitydiocese.org Black Elk, Cause for Canonization to open ning stages, when someone be- Y AURIE ALLSTROM B L H comes a saint in the universal On October 21, at 4 p.m. church, they become a saint for Bishop Robert Gruss will cele- everyone. Even people from other brate Mass at Holy Rosary continents can pray intercessory Church near Pine Ridge. Every- prayers to Black Elk. I have people one in the diocese is invited to who are non-Indians calling and attend this celebration, which asking if they can come. I say, will mark the opening of the ‘please do.’” Cause for Canonization of Black Elk was one of the peo- Nicholas Black Elk. A meal will ple who signed a petition for Ka- be served after Mass. teri Tekakwitha to be named a Deacon Marlon Leneaugh, saint. When St. Kateri Tekak- diocesan Director of Native Min- witha was canonized in Rome, istry, Rapid City, said, “This Mass Oct. 21, 2012, Black Elk’s eldest is a diocesan-wide celebration. grandson, George Looks Twice, Even though we are in the begin- met Mark Thiel, of Marquette University Raynor Memorial Li- braries, (and archivist for the Tekakwitha Conference and the Bureau of Catholic Indian Mis- sions). He asked how to begin a cause for his grandfather. Thiel en- listed the endorsement of Arch- Nicholas Black Elk teaching Broken Nose’s children on (Photo by Fr. Eugene Buechel, SJ, courtesy of bishop Charles J. Chaput, the Pine Ridge Reservation, in 1927 or 1928. Marquette University Archives) Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and White is an enrolled member of many years, is explained on page mystery, estimated between 1858- Episcopal Moderator of the the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the 6.) 1866. He came from a family of Tekakwitha Conference. Arch- Pine Ridge Reservation. The pos- “From everything I’ve read medicine men and he carried on bishop Chaput is also a former tulator leads an investigation on about him I believe he was a saint. their work. “A medicine man is Bishop of Rapid City, 1988-1997. the life of the person proposed for I want to be part of the cause,” said comparable to what we know With a letter from Archbishop sainthood in order to establish the White. “I’ve heard a lot of stories today as a physician,” said Deacon Chaput, petitions began circulat- merit of the cause. White said this about Nicholas, I just have to Leneaugh. ing. Looks Twice, along with is part of the early stages of the gather information to prove those Mailing Label Mailing other grandchildren of Black Elk, process. If the cause is found to stories.” He is searching though Black Elk, Continued on page 6 presented a petition with more have merit, Black Elk would be writings by and about Black Elk. See also, “Emulate Black Elk than 1600 signatures to Bishop the first person ever canonized Currently, Deacon Ben Black Bear Gruss on March 14, 2016. from the Diocese of Rapid City. from St. Francis Mission is trans- as a model of faith,” page 8 Last February, Bishop Gruss White is being assisted by Fr. Joe lating some of Black Elk’s writings and “Black Elk: he prayed appointed Bill White, Porcupine, Daoust, SJ, Pine Ridge. (The can- from Lakota to English. with his pipe and rosary,” diocesan postulator of the cause. onization process, which takes Black Elk’s date of birth is a page 18. ‘Vision2 WRC with action can changeNo Greater the Love world’ October 2017 Our Diocesan Priority Plan was com- describes the mission of the Diocese of across the diocese, we had a very successful St. Thomas More High pleted and implementation began over a Rapid City in many ways. But the mission campaign in the We Walk by Faith Appeal, School. year ago. As you recall, the process of goes beyond the wonderful ministry that raising over 18.5 million dollars. This These and other creating a priority plan led to the develop- takes place across the diocese. We also have completed phase one of our diocesan plans. issues were the catalysts ment of a vision statement. Vision state- to have sufficient resources, both in terms In that process we also helped fund the for the facility master ments reveal the overall vision and mission of facilities and finances, to fulfill our sacred building of two Newman Centers in our planning process. This of an organization. In the words of the late mission. This is why Funding the Mission is diocese. process resulted in the Bishop Nelson Mandela, “Vision without action is one of our priorities. But in many ways, our needs have only development of a Facil- Robert Gruss just a dream, action without vision just To move this priority forward, I met increased. Our current Chancery staff is lo- ity Master Plan for the passes time, and vision with action can with key members of the chancery staff and cated in two places — on Cathedral Drive Terra Sancta Campus change the world.” Rapid City Catholic School System lead- and at the Terra Sancta Annex. Our spaces looking out many years Diocese of The vision of the Diocese of Rapid City ership. We discussed the many needs of the in both locations are inadequate and overall into the future. This Rapid City reflects the vision and mission of Jesus in chancery, the retreat center and the school. ministry is best accomplished when we are plan includes a new his public ministry: Reconcile — Make A facility master planning process was all in one place. The retreat center has been pastoral center and a fine arts/multi- Disciples — Live the Mission. These are the engaged over the course of several months, a great gift for the diocese. Its use is far be- purpose events center at the Terra Sancta foundation stones for moving the diocese beginning in January and concluding this yond what we could have imagined. But for campus, as well as additional classrooms for forward into the future. Vision with action past June. The purpose of this process was large diocesan events, the retreat center has St. Elizabeth Seton School. Rapid City will tangibly make present the kingdom of to discern the needs of each entity necessary also become insufficient. The Rapid City Catholic School System leaders simultane- God. to continue to live the mission of Jesus Catholic School System has pressing needs ously engaged in a master planning process The vision statement of the Diocese of Christ throughout the whole diocese. as well. High school plays and the many for the St. Thomas More campus. This mas- Rapid City became the building block for To backtrack a little bit, much wonderful things needed to make them successful are ter plan includes a new kitchen and lunch creating the three Diocesan Pastoral Prior- ministry has happened since we purchased currently taking place in an old, dilapidated room for the middle school as well as future ities — Reconciliation, Forming Disciples, and renovated the former St. Martin gym at St. Elizabeth Seton School. At St. plans for additional classrooms and a new and Funding the Mission. These priorities Monastery to create the wonderful retreat Thomas More Middle School the students gymnasium. These are some needs among serve to guide our diocesan efforts over the center and elementary school we currently begin eating lunch at 10:30 in the morning next few years. The Priority Plan as a whole enjoy. Through the generosity of people because of shared space limitations at Vision, Continued next page

‘Our current Chancery staff is located in two places — on Cathe- dral Drive and at the Terra Sancta Annex. Our space needs in both locations are inadequate and overall ministry is best accomplished when we are all in one place. The retreat center has been a great gift for the diocese. Its use is far beyond what we could have imagined. But for large diocesan events, the retreat center has also become insufficient.’ October 2017 WRC 3 Vision, continued from previous page important in looking to the future, build- sponses and interviewed three companies. Let us turn to the Holy Spirit daily, asking ings are not the complete story regarding We have selected Community Consulting that he stir up the gifts in our own hearts our needs. There is a great need to fully fund Services (CCS) to assist in conducting a and give us the courage and strength to step others identified on the facility master plans our priests’ retirement. It is currently funded feasibility study to help determine what out in faith, hope, love and trust. He will for both the Terra Sancta and St. Thomas at around sixty percent. The Rapid City might be possible in terms of raising the “teach us everything” (Jn 14:26) and “guide More campuses. The basic footprint of both Catholic School System needs to grow its money necessary to fund the various needs us to all truth” ( Jn 16:13). completed master plans are below my endowment to support tuition assistance outlined above. This study will take place As our Holy Father Pope Francis en- column. and to make salaries and benefits more over the course of the next three months, courages us: “Keeping our missionary fer- As I wrote in Through Him, With Him competitive so as to retain and attract qual- with completion, hopefully, by year’s end. vor alive calls for firm trust in the Holy and In Him – A Spiritual Guide to the Dioce- ity educators. Finally, and no less important, The details of the feasibility study are Spirit, for it is he who “helps us in our weak- san Priority Plan, “While we are doing as we seek to properly carry out ministry on being worked out at the current time and ness” (Rom 8:26). But this generous trust many great things in the Diocese and pro- the Native American reservations in our are not yet completed. A feasibility study has to be nourished, and so we need to in- viding many opportunities for people to diocese, I would like to create an endow- will help determine which projects will voke the Spirit constantly. He can heal grow in their faith and step out in mission, ment to enable us to provide and expand move forward as well as when and how to whatever causes us to flag in the missionary it is important that all of our efforts are co- the personnel and resources for those living proceed with a diocesan-wide campaign endeavor. It is true that this trust in the un- ordinated toward a more comprehensive vi- on the reservations we serve. Our current aimed at funding our mission. seen can cause us to feel disoriented: it is sion for the whole diocese.” This master outside monetary resources are decreasing In conclusion, I would like each of us to like being plunged into the deep and not planning process has helped to set a more each year. These are some of the basic needs remember that first among the Core Values knowing what we will find. Yet there is no comprehensive vision aligned with the mis- as we look to the future that will help us in our Diocesan Priority Plan, which we greater freedom than that of allowing one- sion statement of the diocese — We, the carry out the mission of sharing the Gospel must embrace in all of our endeavors, is self to be guided by the Holy Spirit, letting Diocese of Rapid City, through the power of the of Jesus Christ. Prayer. In Jesus Christ, the Father has with- him enlighten, guide and direct us, leading Holy Spirit, are called to attract and form in- The needs included in Funding the Mis- held nothing from us, but has given us us wherever he wills. The Holy Spirit tentional disciples who joyfully, boldly and lov- sion have been prioritized without having a everything. Nothing is lacking for those knows well what is needed in every time ingly proclaim and live the mission of Jesus clear indication of how much money could who place their faith and hope in him. But and place. This is what it means to be mys- Christ, leading to eternal life. be raised in order to make these dreams without Jesus, encountered through daily teriously fruitful!” [Apostolic Exhortation As we know, if we are to live the mission come true. To that end, we sent out Re- prayer, we can do nothing (cf. Jn 15:15). Evangelii Gaudium (November 24, 2103), we must be able to fund the mission. Al- quests for Proposals to twelve fundraising Without sustained prayer we can make no no. 275] though this master planning process was consultants. We received back four re- progress in carrying out Christ’s mission.

‘High school plays and the many things needed to make them successful are currently taking place in an old dilapidated gym at St. Elizabeth Seton School. At St. Thomas Middle School the students begin eating lunch at 10:30 in the morning because of shared space limitations at St. Thomas More High School.’ 4 WRC October 2017 Advocates urge more awareness about Bishop’s Calendar October 17- November 21, 2017 natural family planning options October 17, Tuesday WASHINGTON (CNS) — There are plenty of myths that surround natural family 8:30 a.m. Chancery Cabinet Leaders Meeting, Chancery planning, but advocates say the Catholic Church can help dispel those myths and raise October 18, Wednesday an awareness of which fertility-awareness options exist for married couples that embrace 5:30 p.m. Catholic Medical Association White Mass, Terra Sancta church teaching. “It amazes me how many people are not aware of the multitude of fer- October 20, Friday tility awareness-based methods out there,” said Dr. Marguerite Duane, adjunct professor 8:45am – Welcome, Parish Accounting Workshop, Terra Sancta at Georgetown University and executive director of Fertility Appreciation Collaborative October 21, Saturday to Teach the Science. Despite the variety of natural family planning methods — the 4 p.m. Mass, Opening of Cause for Canonization of Nicholas Black Elk, Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model, Two Day Method, Marquette Model, Holy Rosary Church, Pine Ridge Sympto-Thermal, Standard Days Method, among others — and the science involved in October 22, Sunday their medical application, certain myths continue to circulate regarding the effectiveness 9 a.m. Pre-Confirmation Meeting, Holy Cross Church, Timber Lake and benefits of natural family planning. 10 a.m. Confirmation Mass, Holy Cross Church, Timber Lake The first myth, said Duane, “is that there is ‘only one NFP method,’” i.e., the "rhythm October 23, Monday method.” The “rhythm method,” popularized in Dr. Leo J. Latz’s 1932 book “The Rhythm Diocesan Staff Retreat, Cedar Canyon Retreat Center of Sterility and Fertility in Women,” uses none of the biological indicators and symptoms, November 2, Thursday such as cervical mucus observations and basal body temperature, that modern natural 8 a.m. Staff Gathering, Terra Sancta family planning methods — also called fertility awareness-based methods — use today. 3:30 p.m. Chancery Cabinet Leaders Meeting, Chancery For more information, in the Diocese of Rapid City, contact Amy Julian, director of November 3, Friday Family Life Ministries, 605-715-5214 x 236. 11:15 a.m. First Friday Mass/Lunch, Cathedral November 4, Saturday Veritatis Splendor Institute, Terra Sancta November 18, Saturday 2017 Postal Statement of Ownership 9 a.m. Deanery 1 Parish Leadership Seminar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City 2 p.m Deanery 3 Parish Leadership Seminar, St. Patrick Church, Wall November 19, Sunday 10 a.m. Mass, Pastoral Visit, St. Anthony, Red Owl November 20, Monday Noon Lunch for Benedictine Sisters, Terra Sancta 5:30 p.m. Real Presence Radio Banquet, Rapid City November 21, Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Investment Committee Meeting, Chancery 9 a.m. Diocesan Finance Council, Chancery 1 p.m. Chancery Cabinet Leaders Meeting, Chancery Subject to change without notice

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BY LAURIE HALLSTROM Using a replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s painting “First Steps” which shows a mother releasing a small child to toddle into the open arms of her father, Fr. Mark McCormick asked “Who is God in your life?” He continued with questons to get participants thinking and discussing their relationships with God. Father McCormick is the director of the Office of Stewardship and Vocations and he addressed the crowd at the opening of 2017 Summit, Sept. 29-30, held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City. More than 200 people attended Tony Brandt of Wichita, Kansas, giving the the conference which underscores steward- opening keynote address. He is from Casting ship as a Catholic way of Life with three Nets Ministries. parts: Hospitality, Faith and Discipleship. (WRC photo by Laurie Hallstrom) Father McCormick introduced the two keynote speakers from Casting Nets Min- Jesus?’” said Brandt. istries, Wichita, Kansas — Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart’s keynote address was Chris Stewart. Both are former teachers “Stewardship: “Practical Ways We Give Vendors were set up in the cafeteria. Keynote speaker Chris Stewart, from Casting Nets who created this ministry and both are fam- Ourselves Totally to God.” Ministries in Wichita, brought several books and DVDs along. He is speaking with Rich Olsen ily men. He proposed people are afraid of giving of Rapid City. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) “The spirit is very much moving in my themselves whole-heartedly to God be- invitations to follow him — it can be about diocese,” said Brandt whose keynote address cause it will change their lives and the lives anything — attending the fish fry, having To experience the Summit go to was “Discipleship: We Cannot Give What of those around them. “Changes scare the coffee, or watching the big game. The invi- www.rapidcitydiocese.org. It can be found We Do Not Have.” everything out of us,” he said. “Those most tation needs to be persistent and personal. on the main page by scrolling down to the “Media Recources” section or right click He went on to describe the vibrancy of active in stewardship are the people who are 3rd pillar: Hospitable — Christ wel- on “What We Do” in the upper right hand the Wichita Diocese. He said average age in love with Jesus Christ and it is a natural comed everyone. Even the smallest gesture corner, select “Stewardship” and scroll of their priests is 44 years old; they have the thing to give to those whom you love.” done with sincerity can open someone up down the video and audio recordings. highest per capita number of seminarians; Every home family member and every to life changing grace. There are videos of the Summit 10 priests were ordained this year and 10 church family member has a gift according 4th pillar: Inspirational — Christ spoke keynote sessions and Bishop Robert transitional deacons were ordained; 42 per- Stewart. “If gifts are not used our family be- a message that was radically different than Gruss’ workshop, “Paying attention to the cent of the parishes have perpetual adora- comes dysfunctional,” he said. others in his era. He said to pray for those Holy Spirit.” His workshop is about letting tion; the national Sunday Mass attendance Stewart said, “Stewardship is a great who want to persecute you, spread the faith the Spirit lead you to new heights. hovers around 24 percent, but it is 52 per- temperature gage of where we are at with with passion and conviction, and live for The following workshops were audio cent in Wichita; and Catholic schooling is Jesus.” Instead of considering money first in others. The Holy Spirit wants to empower recorded: tuition free in grades K-12 — there are four discussions, he encouraged the first thing to you. Fr. Jonathan Dillon — “#TorchIt! 2.0”— Catholic High Schools and numerous ele- think of is “what is God’s will?” 5th pillar: Sacramental — people must stories of the lives of saints. mentary schools. “Money serves as a constant challenge. be about the Eucharist and confession and Fr. Mark McCormick and David Elkjer, “Stop the Hemorrhaging!” — drawing He explained that the free schooling Time, talent and treasure give you a report we must be leading people to the sacra- young people back in to the church. happens because there is a commitment card of where you are with Jesus,” he said. ments. Give others the opportunity to ex- Susan Safford and Craig Dyke, from the bishop, priests and laity. The “If you look at your online banking state- perience the living God and let God take “Relational Ministry in the New Evange- schools have no janitors and each family is ment would people know you are Christian over. lization” — sharing God’s love with others. required to clean the bathrooms twice a se- by the way you spend your money?” he 6th pillar: Formational — Jesus gave Bishop Gruss, “Celebrating the mester. asked. the Sermon on the Mount, multiplied the Eucharist — True Encounter”— getting “It (tuition free Catholic education) hap- Brandt and Stewart took turns in their loaves and fishes and talked with his disci- more out of Sunday Mass and the Eu- pened because we had people who were liv- closing address “Making Disciples: ples, especially Peter. charist. ing as disciples and making disciples,” said 7 Pillars of Evangelization” 7th pillar: “Missionful” — “As the father Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ, — “Learn How to Pray, Not Just Say Prayers” — how do we Brandt. “Our discipleship is where the rub- They showed how Jesus shared the faith has sent me, now I send you,” Jn 21:20. Every- speak and listen in prayer. ber meets the road. Are you and I partici- using examples from the Gospel. thing the church does is for the purpose of Panel Discussion featuring the St. Vin- pating in the mission of the church to make 1st pillar: Prayerful – before every event saving souls — bringing others to Jesus cent de Paul Society — “Meeting Jesus in disciples? in Jesus’s life he prays. Christ. Do we have fruit to show from our the Margins” “The first question I have to ask myself 2nd pillar: Invitational – Jesus’ public faith? It is never too late to touch the heart Bishop Gruss — “Generous Giving” is ‘am I a disciple? Am I really following ministry began with personal one-on-one of another nor is it in vain. changing lives. 6 WRC October 2017 Black Elk, Continued from page 1____ permanent diaconate, there were men serv- ing similar roles in the Diocese of Rapid The Process of Beatification & Canonization He added, “Medicine men had several City. Jesuit priests selected Lakota men to responsibilities. He was a medical doctor, teach the faith. They were called catechists, (Editor’s note: The following material is of God and thus of his or her union after spiritual advisor and counselor. Being in and taught the people in their own lan- condensed from “The Process of Beatifica- death with God. tion & Canonization” published by EWTN. While miracles could be of any type, those roles, he was the spiritual leader of the guage. In a place with few paved roads they Used with permission.) those almost exclusively proposed for whole camp.” traveled on foot or by horseback, and later The process of documenting the life and Causes are medical. These must be well- In violation of the Great Sioux Treaty of by automobile. They taught lessons and virtues of a holy man or woman cannot documented. The scientific commission 1868, settlers and prospectors began push- prayed with people, preparing converts for begin until five years after death. rules that the cure is without natural expla- ing into Dakota Territory looking for gold the sacraments. (WRC Oct. 1992) After the five years, the bishop of the nation. The task of the theological commis- in1874. The years 1876-77 are called The In 1907 Nicholas Black Elk became a diocese in which the individual died can pe- sion is two-fold, first, judge whether the cure Great Sioux War, a time when tribes gath- catechist. Deacon Leneaugh said he was se- tition the Holy See to allow the initialization was a miracle in the strict sense, that is, by ered together trying to push back the for- lected because of his enthusiasm and excel- of a Cause for Beatification and Canoniza- its nature can only be attributed to God, and tune seekers. He was at the Battle of Little lent memory for learning Scripture and tion. If there are no objections, permission secondly, judge whether this miracle is due Big Horn close to the Montana-Wyoming church teachings. is communicated to the initiating bishop. to the intercession of the Servant of God. The decision is forwarded to the Congrega- border in 1876. “He traveled to different states and lots Servant of God Once a Cause has begun, the individual tion in Rome. He was well traveled. Around 1877, he of reservations proclaiming the word,” said Congregation: First Miracle Proposed in joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and White. “As a native man travelling off the is called a Servant of God Diocesan Tribunal: Informative Process Support of the Cause toured in Europe. The show included a reservation at the turn of the century he en- During this first phase the Postulation The affirmative vote of the theological command performance for Queen Victoria. countered a lot of prejudice. He wasn’t even established by the diocese, or religious insti- commission is transmitted to the General He and some of his fellow performers were welcome in restaurants.” tute, to promote the Cause must gather Meeting of the cardinal and episcopal separated from the troupe in London and Black Elk died August 19, 1950, at Pine testimony about the life and virtues of the members, whose affirmative judgment is they continued touring with another Wild Ridge. He is credited with bringing more Servant of God. Also, the public and private forwarded to the Supreme Pontiff. With the West show. During this time, Black Elk than 400 people into the Catholic Church. writings must be collected and examined. Holy Father's approval of a Decree of a learned about European cultures (England, According to Deacon Leneaugh, Black This documentary phase of the process can Miracle, the Servant of God can be beatified. France, Germany and Italy are listed in his Elk is a revered Holy Man among the take many years and concludes with the Blessed biographies) and he learned to speak some Lakota. He bridged the gap between tradi- judgment of a diocesan tribunal, and the Supreme Pontiff: Beatification English. He returned to the United States tional native spirituality and Catholicism. ultimate decision of the bishop. Bound With the beatification rite, conducted on in 1889. “He showed his people that you did not volumes of documentation, or Acta (Acts) go the authority of the Supreme Pontiff, the to the Congregation for the Causes of the Venerable Servant of God is declared In South Dakota, he was injured at the have to choose between the two, you could Saints. Blessed, Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. A bullet be both. He did not abandon his native Congregation for the Causes of the Diocese: Second Miracle Proposed in grazed his thigh. ways when he became a Christian. To him Saints: Positio Support of the Cause Black Elk married Katie War Bonnet in it was together — praying to the one God.” The Acta resulting from the documentary After beatification the Church looks for a 1892 and they had three children. She con- In 2016, the U.S. Board on Geographic are committed by the Congregation to a second miracle before proceeding to canon- verted to Catholicism and their children Names officially changed the name of Har- Relator appointed from among the Congre- ization. The process is the same as it was for were baptized Catholics. After her death in ney Peak to Black Elk Peak in the Black gation's College of Relators, whose task is to the first miracle. The alleged miracle is stud- 1903, Black Elk converted. He was baptized Hills. Black Elk said he had a powerful re- superintend the Cause through the rest of ied by scientific and theological commis- on December 6, 1904, the feast of St. ligious vision there in 1872. In it, the six the process. Working with a theological sions in the diocese in which it is alleged to Nicholas. One biographer said he took the grandfathers representing North, East, commission established by the Congrega- have occurred. tion, the Relator ensures that the Positio Congregation: Second Miracle name Nicholas because he was fond of the South, West, Above and Below took him to summarizing the life and virtues of the Proposed in Support of the Cause saint’s generosity. He married a second wife, the center of the earth where he saw a fine Servant of God is properly prepared. Then, After the diocesan process is concluded Anna Brings White in 1905. She was a looking man, from an unknown people, the theological commission votes affirma- the proposed miracle is studied by a scien- widow with two children and together they wearing an eagle feather. The man said, “My tively or negatively on the Cause. This rec- tific and then a theological commission of had three children. She passed away in life is such that all earthly beings and grow- ommendation is then passed to the the Congregation for the Causes of the 1941. ing things belong to me.” The man’s body cardinal, archbishop and bishop members Saints. The vote of this commission is Long before Vatican II encouraged the changed to beautiful colors of light. of the Congregation who in turn vote. Their forwarded to the episcopal members of the vote determines whether the Cause lives or Congregation whose affirmative vote is com- dies. If the vote is affirmative, the recom- municated to the Holy Father. mendation of a Decree of Heroic Virtues is Supreme Pontiff: Decree of a Miracle sent to the Holy Father, whose judgment is The consent of the Holy Father to the final. decision of the Congregation results in a Venerable Decree of a Miracle. Canonization is now Once the person’s Heroic Virtues have possible. been recognized by the pope, they are called Saint Venerable Supreme Pontiff: Canonization Diocese: First Miracle Proposed in By canonization the Pope does not make Support of the Cause the person a saint. Rather, he declares that The remaining step before beatification the person is with God and is an example of is the approval of a miracle, evidence of the following Christ worthy of imitation by the intercessory power of the Venerable Servant faithful. October 2017 Events Schedule WRC 7 October 18, Wednesday November 10, Friday sCatholic Medical Association White sIHM Seminary Visit: Join Fr. Mark Mass: Held on the feast of St. Luke the McCormick to visit Immaculate Heart of Physician, Mass 5:30 p.m., Holy Cross Mary Seminary in Winona, Minn. This is Chapel, Terra Sancta, will include a dedi- an opportunity to experience seminary life cation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Guild and explore the possibility that God might and a blessing of physicians and medical be calling you to discern priesthood at the professionals, including physicians and seminary. Registration deadline November November 5, Sunday other practitioners, nurses, assistants and 3. )Office of Vocations 605-716-5214 or Newell Fall Dinner administrative personnel. Dinner and pro- 8www.gods-call.org. St. Mary Star of the Sea Church (306 Sixth Street) gram to follow. $30 per person. )Amy 605- sDiocesan Men’s Retreat: Open to all 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ~ Free will donation 716-5214 or [email protected]. men of the diocese. Directed by Fr. Kerry Lamb and turkey dinner with all the fixings, cake walk, raffle, and more. October 27, Friday Prendiville, St. Therese the Little Flower, Proceeds benefit youth and parish functions Rapid City. Amy at Family Life sHeart to Heart Weekend for the ) Mother Butler Community Center Bazaar Engaged: For engaged couples to deepen Ministries 605-716-5214. (231 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City) their relationship with each other and God 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. by exploring the Catholic Church’s vision November 17, Friday Food concessions featuring Indian Tacos, cash and door prizes, booths, of marriage. Attendance is required for sBenedictine Weekend: For women police dog demonstration, bouncy castle and more. couples doing marriage prep in the diocese. between the ages of 18 and 59 who are Proceeds benefit the Mother Bulter Community Center Ends October 29. Register at 8terra interested in finding out more about sancta.org/heart2heart/. monastic life. Join the community for daily Spearfish Annual Fall Turkey Dinner sDiocesan Women’s Retreat: Open to life, prayer, and have time for reflection and St. Joseph Church (844 N 5th St) all women of the diocese desiring to open discussion. Begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ~ $10 adults, $4 children ages 5-12 their hearts to live out their vocation boldly, ends November 19 at 2 p.m. )Sister Mary The Altar Society will prepare the dinner with potatoes, stuffing, joyfully, and lovingly. Facilitated by Amy Wegher [email protected] or gravy, vegetable, salad, and homemade pies. Julian, Director of Family life Ministries. 605-343-8011. Piedmont Fall Festival Ends October 29. )Amy 6705-16-5214 or Our Lady of the Black Hills Church (12365 Sturgis Rd) [email protected]. November 18, Saturday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ~ $8 adults, $4 children, or $25 family sNatural Family Planning: Seminar for October 31, Tuesday engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn Features turkey dinner, bingo, country store, cake walk, fish pond and more. sWRC Deadline for submissions more about natural family planning. To be Paper mailed held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, from 9 a.m.- Tuesday, November 21 noon. Preregistration required. )Amy 605- )605-343-3541 716-5214 or [email protected]. [email protected] or [email protected]

November 3, Friday sBishop’s Mass and Luncheon: Mass at Luminous Living Rosary 11:15 a.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Sunday,Luminous October 22 6Living pm Rosary Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, talk by Bishop Robert Terra Sancta Retreat Center Gruss. Lunch $6. Everyone welcome. October is the month of the Holy Rosary and all Catholics are sWorld Apostolate of Fatima: First encouraged to say the rosary every day during this time. Friday Mass at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and devotions. First Saturday, November 4, Join us Sunday, October 22, as we gather in the main lobby of begins with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed the Terra Sancta Retreat Center at 6 p.m. and then process to the by 8 a.m. Mass and exposition. Both in Our hillside facing the main entrance of TSRC. The Living Rosary Lady’s Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of will be luminous and interactive. “Lights” to make the rosary luminous in the evening will be provided. Reciting the rosary is Perpetual Help. )Dr. Kopriva 605-343- 6202. an opportunity to meditate and deepen our hearts while strengthening our will to follow Christ. sRachel’s Vineyard: For those hurting due to an abortion. Held in Bismarck, N.D. Please dress for the weather with comfortable walking shoes. )Carol Kling 605-374-5639 or ckling@ sdplains.com about the retreat. Ends S’mores Bar Social will follow in the Rosary in the main lobby of Terra Sancta Retreat Center. November 5. 8www.rachelsvineyard.org for information about Rachel’s Vineyard. 2101 City Springs Rd (West Entrance) Rapid City, SD 605-716-0925 8 WRC A Catholic Way of Life October 2017 Emulate Nicholas Black Elk as a model of faith There are a lot of part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one “He traveled widely to various reserva- to bring a new Pentecost among us as great things happening part is honored, all the parts share its joy.” tions; preaching, sharing stories and teach- God’s people, native and non-native, work- in our diocese. I see This is great news for all the people of ing the Catholic faith with his ‘Two Roads ing together as the Body of Christ. many ways that we are our diocese. We should be inspired by the Model’ of the catechism (the black road and Nicholas Black Elk also came to mind moving from having story of Nicolas Black Elk who, after con- the red road — the black road representing as I read the book “Return: How to Draw simply a culture of verting to Catholicism, spent his time evil and the red road representing good).” Your Child Back to the Church” by Bran- maintenance to devel- building up the local church. As I read the Black Elk’s two roads reminds me of St. don Vogt. In chapter six, Vogt talks about oping a culture of mis- story of Black Elk, I see our diocesan mis- Ignatius of Loyola’s teaching in the Spiri- the importance of learning to equip our- Fr. Mark sion in our parishes. sion statement and vision statement come tual Exercises on the meditation of the two selves in the faith. That was very much part McCormick The more we embrace to life. I also see Black Elk as a faithful standards (flags). As disciples, we are called of Black Elk’s conversion as he watched our diocesan priority steward who lived stew- to choose where we are and studied the Catholic faith. Director plan together, the more ardship as a way of life. going to stand — with This, too, is at the heart of our steward- Office of we will see the abun- They say Black Elk Jesus or with the ship initiative (lively faith: prayer, study and Stewardship and dant fruit of living as watched and studied the world. No matter what formation). Vogt contends that it is impor- Vocations missionary disciples. Christian faith which life the Spirit has tant that we equip ourselves, learning our To lay it before us grew out of his curiosity drawn us to, once we faith through the study of the Catechism MMcCormick again, our Sacred Mis- for Christianity. The life are baptized and con- of the Catholic Church and the Bible, but @diorc.org sion as a diocese is: “We, of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, firmed, we are called to we also need to know our testimony and be the Diocese of Rapid who was canonized a stand in Jesus’ com- willing to give it. City, through the power saint by Pope Benedict pany under his flag, Nicholas Black Elk equipped himself to of the Holy Spirit, are called to attract and the XIV, on Oct. 21, under his standard. know the Catholic faith and to live it in the form intentional disciples who joyfully, boldly 2012, was a particular in- Deacon Marlon context of being Lakota. He also inspired and lovingly proclaim and live the mission of spiration to him. In 1885, continues: “Black Elk’s others to live Christ by his own story. Jesus Christ leading to eternal life.” We are he signed the petition YOUNG BLACK ELK mission was to build This opening of the cause for sainthood called to keep before us our vision state- supporting her cause for MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES the faith among his inspires us to continue to equip ourselves ment as well: “Reconcile — Make Disciples canonization. people and to with a solid understanding of the teachings — Live the Mission.” In 1904, he met a Jesuit priest who strengthen the relationships between native of our faith and in the giving of our testi- As I reflect on our mission and vision invited him to study Christianity at Holy and non-native people. He did this by pro- mony to what Christ is doing in our lives. statements for the diocese, I cannot help Rosary Mission near Pine Ridge. I see in moting his culture as he worked in the After Oct. 21 Nicholas Black Elk will but think about Nicholas William Black this the first lens of our stewardship initia- Black Hills and by promoting the message be called Servant of God. His consistent Elk Sr., who was a Lakota catechist in our tive — generous hospitality: invitation, of Jesus Christ as love, peace and harmony faith as a catechist and his teaching in joy- diocese. I was excited to read in last month’s welcome and fellowship. There is nothing that was revealed to him at an early age in fully living the Catholic way of life has be- West River Catholic that Bishop Robert like a personal invitation. This personal in- the vision.” come a beacon for all of us in our diocese Gruss will be offering a Mass as he opens vitation by this priest opened the door for His mission reminds me of our mission: and for the church as a whole. May he the cause for sainthood of Nicholas Black Nicholas Black Elk to begin to understand to Reconcile — Make Disciples — Live the model for us a way of walking on the road Elk, on at Saturday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., in Holy the way of Christ, and on the Feast of St. Mission. Today we continue his legacy when with Christ, leading us to reconciliation Rosary Church, Pine Ridge, on the campus Nicholas, Dec. 6, 1904, he was baptized. we call forth the power of the Holy Spirit and peace among all God’s people. of the Red Cloud Indian School. In 1907, he was appointed as a catechist This Mass is for everyone in our diocese because of his love for Christ, his enthusi- and not just for the Native American com- asm and an excellent memory for learning munity. As the cause for Black Elk’s saint- Scripture and Catholic teachings. Deacon hood is being formally opened, I am Marlon Leneaugh describes Nicholas reminded of 1 Corinthians 12:26, “If one Black Elk as one might describe St. Paul: October 2017 WRC 9 The Catechism of the CatholicThe Church Catholic Difference  years later John Paul II called the Extraordinary souls as the beginning of prayer, before The Catechism of Synod of 1985 to assess what had gone illustrating Christian prayer through the Catholic Church right and what had gone wrong in two the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. has made a consider- decades of implementing the Second Vati- Thus Parts One and Two of the Cat- able difference over the can Council. In Vaticanese, it was styled echism illuminate God’s action in seek- past twenty-five years, “extraordinary” because it fell outside the ing us out — the Catechism’s very first because it was one cru- normal sequence of synods. But Synod- section speaks of the divine invitation cial answer to the 1985 was extraordinary in the ordinary to communion, while the sacraments question posed to me George sense of the word, too. are described at the beginning of Part in 1996 by a great first- Weigel It occasioned an almighty row over a Two as the extension of Christ’s earthly generation Christian, book-length interview, The Ratzinger Re- life in us: as Pope Leo the Great put it, Cardinal Francis Ar- Senior fellow port, that pretty well set the terms of debate “what was visible in our Savior has inze of Nigeria. Speak- Ethics and in the Synod hall. It was the Synod that passed over into his mysteries.” Parts ing of one problem Public Policy Center in came up with an interpretive key that linked Synod-1985 was called Three and Four then outline our re- Washington, D.C. the sixteen documents of Vatican II, sponse to God’s action through the to address, the cardinal through the image of the church as a com- moral life and prayer. Part Three is a re- asked, “How can (any- munio, a communion of disciples in mis- buff to those rigorists and laxists who one) join a group of permanently confused sion; thus Synod-1985 accelerated the continue to misconstrue Christian people who don’t know where they’re Church’s transition to the church of the morality as a form of legalism: the going?” And while there’s still considerable New Evangelization. And it gave us the moral law is important, the Catechism work to be done to deepen the reform and Catechism of the Catholic Church. insists, because these are the guideposts renewal of catechetics, the mere fact of the At a press conference shortly after the provided by revelation and reason for Catechism helped end the silly season in Synod, Bishop James Malone of the pilgrimage to beatitude and happi- religious education while establishing a Youngstown, the president of the U.S. bish- ness, the goals of the moral life. Part compelling, and in many cases quite beau- ops conference, was asked about the new Four speaks forcefully of “the battle of tifully written, benchmark and pattern for catechism the Synod fathers recommended. the framework for the exposition of the Ten prayer,” the fight “against ourselves and the future. “Don’t worry,” Bishop Malone, replied, Commandments. Part Four begins with a against the wiles of the tempter who does If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is “you’ll never live to see it.” The bishop was, meditation on Jesus and the Samaritan all he can to turn man away from prayer, a good occasion to do so. Then share the of course, wrong about that, and Pope John woman, explaining the Lord’s “thirst” for away from union with God.” Catechism with a friend. Paul II promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church on October 11, 1992. For those expecting a Q&A format like Prayer Intentions of Monthly Message From Our Lady On the 25th of each month, Our the old Baltimore Catechism, the Cate- the Holy Father chism of the Catholic Church was a sur- Lady appears to the Medjugorje prise. While divided into 2,865 bite-size visionary Marija to give us her sections, the Catechism is a discursive ex- NOVEMBER message. position of Catholic faith in full. Its struc- Christians in Asia. ture, which mirrors the Catechism of the That Christians in Asia, bear- "Dear Children! I am calling you to be generous in renunciation, fasting and Council of Trent, reaches back to the early ing witness to the Gospel in church and the patristic catechumenate. prayer for all those who are in tempta- Thus the Catechism’s four parts reflect the word and deed, may promote tion, and are your brothers and four pillars of Christian initiation: the “Pro- dialogue, peace, and mutual sisters. In a special way I am implor- fession of Faith” (the Creed); the “Celebra- understanding, especially ing you to pray for priests and for all tion of the Christian Mystery” (the with those of other religions. the consecrated, that they may love Sacraments); “Life in Christ” (Christian Jesus still more fervently, that the Morality); and “Christian Prayer.” Holy Spirit may fill their hearts with Each of these four parts is then subdi- For more information, go to: joy; that they may witness Heaven APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG vided. Part One begins with a reflection on and Heavenly mysteries. Many souls revelation and our response to it before ex- are in sin, because there are not amining the twelve articles of the Apostles those who sacrifice themselves and Creed, the baptismal creed of the ancient Happy pray for their conversion. I am with Roman Church. Part Two is structured you and am praying that your hearts around the seven sacraments. Part Three Veterans Day may be filled with joy. Thank you for vastly enriches the Tridentine pattern by having responded to my call." beginning with the Beatitudes and our vo- Saturday, 9/25/17 cation to beatitude or happiness, which sets November 11 10 WRC In Exile October 2017 A Prayer for Stillness Be still and know everyone, that wants to see and taste all that I am God. Scrip- that is, that robs me of peace on a Friday ture assures us that if night. Quiet those grandiose dreams that we are still we will want me to stand out, to be special. Give come to know God, me the grace to live more contentedly but arriving at stillness inside my own skin. Fr. Ron is easier said than l Still the fever I inhale from all the Rolheiser done. As Blaise Pascal energy that surrounds me, that makes my once stated, “All the life feel small. Let me know that my own miseries of the human life is enough, that I need not make an President person come from the assertion of myself, even as the whole Oblate School of Theology fact that no one can world beckons this of me from a million San Antonio, TX sit still for one hour.” electronic screens. Give me the grace to sit Achieving stillness at peace inside my own life. www.ronrol seems beyond us and l Still my anxiety, my heartaches, my this leaves us with a worries, and stop me from always being heiser.com certain dilemma, we outside the present moment. Let each need stillness to find day’s worries be sufficient onto themselves. God, but we need God’s help to find still- Give me the grace to know that you have ness. With this in mind, I offer a prayer pronounced my name in love, that my for stillness. name is written in heaven, that I am free to live without anxiety. tion rather than quiet. Give me the grace nitary rather than as a warm friend. Give God of stillness and of quiet … l Still my unrelenting need to be busy all to sit in a quiet that lets me savor a sunset me the grace to relate to you in a robust l Still the restlessness of my youth: still the time, to occupy myself, to be always and actually taste the water I’m drinking. way, as a trusted friend with whom I can that hunger that would have me be every- planning for tomorrow, to fill every l Still the disappointment that comes jest, wrestle, and relate to in humor and where, that hunger to be connected to minute with some activity, to seek distrac- with age. Soothe the unacknowledged intimacy. anger I feel from not achieving much of l Still my unforgiving thoughts, the what I’ve wanted in life, the failure that I grudges I nurse from my past, from the feel in the face of all that I’ve left untried betrayals I’ve suffered, from the negativity and unfinished. Still in me the bitterness and abuses I’ve been subject to. Quiet in that comes from failure. Save me from the me the guilt I carry from my own betray- jealousy that comes unbidden as I als. Still in me all that’s wounded, unre- begrudgingly accept the limits of my life. solved, bitter, and unforgiving. Give the Give me the grace to accept what circum- quiet that comes from forgiveness. stance and failure have dealt me. l Still in me my doubts, my anxieties l Still in me the fear of my own shadow, about your existence, about your concern, the fear I feel in the face of the powerful, and about your fidelity. Calm inside me dark forces that unconsciously threaten the compulsion to leave a mark, to plant a me. Give me the courage to face my dark- tree, to have a child, to write a book, to ness as well as my luminosity. Give me the create some form of immortality for my- grace to not be fearful before my own self. Give me the grace to trust, even in complexity. darkness and doubt, that you will give me l Still in me the congenital fear that I’m immortality. unloved, that I’m unlovable, that love has l Still my heart so that I may know that to be earned, that I need to be more wor- you are God, that I may know that you thy. Silence in me the nagging suspicion create and sustain my every breath, that that I’m forever missing out, that I’m odd, you breathe the whole universe into exis- an outsider, that things are unfair, and that tence every second, that everyone, myself I’m not being respected and recognized no less than everyone else, is your beloved, for who I am. Give me the grace to know that you want our lives to flourish, that that I’m a beloved child of a God whose you desire our happiness, that nothing love need not be earned. falls outside your love and care, and that l Still in me my false fear of you, my everything and everybody is safe in your propensity for a misguided piety, my need gentle, caring hands, in this world and the to treat you like a distant and feared dig- next. October 2017 WRC 11 BUDGETED 17/18 BUDGETED 17/18 “We have absolutely fallen in love with Veritatis “My first Canku Wakan retreat was in 2009 “The culture of my parish really helped me to discern Splendor Institute formation. We are now in our and I’ve been back twice a year ever since. the seminary because they were always talking to Terra Sancta Retreat Center $743,101 third year of VSI and we drive 3½ hours each For a long time I was confused about being me, inviting me to parish and local events as well as Western SD Catholic Foundation $500,000 Giving IS giving to the Lord. The both Catholic and Lakota. I didn’t understand inviting me to help out with things such as religious way to attend classes in Rapid City. Each month, Black & Indian Mission Office 120,000 Spiritual Development Lord continues his saving work class brings fellowship and community, and the how to be both things. Canku Wakan was a education in the church. Parishioners frequently way of putting together the Lakota way with the affirmed in me qualities that resembled those of (Ministry Formation) 520,233 among us through the gifts of each yearly retreats have been life changing. Catholic Extension Society 92,280 Catholic Church and that’s exactly what I was priesthood and constantly encouraged me to find Vocations Office and disciple. Without these gifts we Our relationship to the Trinity has grown deeper really needing and searching for back then. out more about a vocation. This only strengthened Committee on Home Missions 80,000 and we are dramatically better equipped in Seminary Education 416,688 cannot continue to attract and form It enhanced my spirituality. It brought me to a what I was feeling spreading the Gospel message.” Other 49,082 place of peace. There’s only one God and in my heart. My Social Concerns & Family Life intentional disciples who joyfully, Canku Wakan helped me resolve that conflict family has also Doug and Sandy Stukel (Native Concerns, boldly and lovingly live and St. Joseph Church, Gregory completely. It does transform lives. You can offered tremendous see it as it support for my Catholic Social Services) 337,876 proclaim the gospel. Will you give discernment even happens. Diocesan Programs $729,631 Chancery Administration 307,993 to the annual appeal this year? Will You can feel though it meant you allow your gift to become a the presence great sacrifice on Terra Sancta Retreat Center Income 375,000 Evangelization - Communications 267,066 “Faith On The Road was a terrific of the Holy their part because Adopt a Seminarian Funds 141,000 consecration of yourself to the Lord? experience for the entire parish. Spirit. You see they could see a Development & Stewardship 229,194 There is joy in giving to the Lord for It brought some new insights to a lot of people vocation to the priesthood as a real Terra Sancta Guild Annual Giving Society 120,000 Pastoral Programs 210,297 parishioners here. It’s a special blossom and His ministry in our diocese. Will you grow in their thing in my life. Investment Income 85,464 Family Life 196,004 opportunity that we wouldn’t get faith at Canku The encouragement join your brothers and sisters of the any other way. Adoration, with Wakan and from people Other Gifts 55,366 Parish Accounting Office 176,528 diocese who rejoice in giving a free Fr. Mark (McCormick) leading it, they want to throughout the will offering to the Lord? was really a powerful experience. return to give diocese with little Grants to Parishes 125,000 But where it really affected the something nudges to look parish was in lifting up and filling back, into seminary and Office of Stewardship 101,423 questions as to up the volunteers and lay ministers completing the Office of Bishop 61,345 here, so we could continue doing circle.” why I never went God’s work in the parish.“ to seminary started Safe Environment Office 50,062 Germaine Little Bear wheels turning in St. Isaac Jogues Church, Rapid City my mind and heart U.S. Bishop & Vatican Assesments 21,465 Rowdy and Miranda Benson in an enormous St. Mary Church, Lemmon way. The thought that keeps running through my mind is ‘When God nudges you to talk to someone or to say something positive to them, do it. You never know the profound effect that may have on someone.’” Josh Lee Seminarian 14 WRC October 2017

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John “Pete” & Judy Ackley David & Gloria Allardyce Edward & Donna Carpenter Deacon Cal & Joan Clifford St. John the Evangelist, Our Lady of the Black Hills, Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Ft. Pierre Piedmont Married in Pierre Martin Married in Ft. Pierre Married in Montreal, Canada December 26, 1967 Married in Rapid City November 25, 1967 April 29, 1967 September 9, 1967

Chuck & Caroline Farrar Tom & Irene Giessinger Charles & June Gross Hugh & JoAnn Hart Jay & Rosemary Hogan Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City St. Joseph, Ridgeview St. Paul, Belle Fourche St. Therese the Little Flower, Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Married in Chicago, Ill. Married in Milwaukee, Wis. Married in Kimball Rapid City Married in Lead June 24, 1967 July 22, 1967 March 27, 1967 Married in Philip September 3o, 1967 July 15, 1967

George & Retta Jackson Bud & Arlene Kopp Larry & Betty Leitzke Terry & Lorraine Liewer Larry and Julie Meyer Cathedral of Our Lady of St. Francis of Assisi, Sturgis Cathedral of Our Lady of St. Anthony, Fairfax Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City Married in Sturgis Perpetual Help, Rapid City Married in Fairfax Perpetual Help, Rapid City Married in Presho June 3, 1967 Married in Lansford, N.D. August 12, 1967 Married in Barnum, Iowa September 30, 1967 October 6, 1967 November 11, 1967

Wes & Gelene Moke Bill & Karen Richards Paul & Ardie Ruder Val & Shelia Schweitzer Kenneth & Donna Wetz St. Paul, Belle Fourche Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Blessed Sacrament, Rapid City Holy Cross, Timber Lake St. Mary Star of the Sea, Married in Kimball Married in Seneca Married in Stevens Point, Wis. Married in Timber Lake Newell October 14, 1967 July 3, 1967 August 5, 1967 May 27, 1967 Married in Newell December 30, 1967 OctoberWhen 2017 is it a sin to make a referral? 15 WRC During World War II, if a contractor concerns if the pharmacist said to the cus- the situation. A conscientious pharmacist of their job description, had been asked to construct a building tomer: “Let me pass this prescription to my could also say to the customer, “There may that they have to ignore knowing that it would serve as a gas cham- co-worker, because, although I cannot fill it, be other pharmacies around here that can their well-formed con- ber in Auschwitz, it goes without saying he can help you out.” The first pharmacist assist you,” or even, “there may be others sciences and fill pre- that he ought not agree to do it. By laying remains a contributor in the chain of events working at this pharmacy who can assist scriptions for suicide the foundation and supervising the plumb- leading up to the carrying out of the evil act, you,” and leave it at that. This would not be pills, the abortion pill ing, electrical and duct work, he would be and he would be cooperating in evil by a referral, but a simple statement regarding or contraception. Yet a contributing to, or enabling, the subsequent making the referral to his co-worker. commonly available public knowledge. The double-standard is Fr. Tadeusz commission of atrocities against prisoners A “referral” in moral terms is when the pharmacist could then return the prescrip- clearly at work, for if Pacholczyk, in the concentration camp. person who refuses to do the immoral pro- tion to the customer, rather than passing it the prescription were Ph.D. But significant concerns would also arise cedure himself or herself directs the re- to a co-worker, and the customer would for something a phar- if he were to reply: “I’m sorry, I have a moral questing person to another individual or then have to initiate a new “causal chain” or macist knew would be Director of objection to building this structure, but let institution because the other individual or series of choices as he or she seeks to obtain used as a date rape drug Education me put in a call to a colleague who is a con- institution is known or believed to be will- the immoral medications, looking around to take advantage of a The National tractor, and he will do it for you.” By placing ing to provide the immoral procedure in and inquiring about who might fill the pre- woman at a party, Catholic Bioethics the call, he would still be a part of the causal question. The decision to offer the referral scription. This removes the original phar- everyone would declare Center, chain leading to the building of the facility, indicates that the one doing it is choosing, macist from the causal chain, avoids making the pharmacist to be a Philadelphia. and to the subsequent evils that would be at least implicitly, to help the requester carry a referral to a colleague, and diminishes or moral hero for refusing. www.ncb carried out in it. By making a referral to en- out the evil act, and such implicit willing of eliminates responsibility for any subsequent To sum up, then, a gage someone else’s services for something evil acts can never be morally acceptable. evils that the customer may end up com- great deal of care, vigi- center.org immoral, we can still be involved in, and re- Making a referral can also convey a sense mitting. lance and determina- sponsible for, the commission of grave evils. of tacit acceptance and approval of that evil, Regrettably, pharmacists and other tion is needed not only for us to avoid Among medical professionals, situations and therefore the referring provider can also health care professionals today are coming committing certain evils, but also to avoid can likewise arise in which they may be become guilty of wrongdoing by giving under increasing fire from the culture making a referral for those evils to be tempted to make a referral for an immoral scandal. Someone who gives scandal helps around them as they are being told, as part carried out by others. procedure, supposing that because they are to form the immoral will of another. In fact, not doing the procedure themselves, they the term “scandal” in theology refers to any are now morally “in the clear.” action, word or deed that leads another to For example, a pharmacist who lives and sin. works in a state or jurisdiction where physi- Of course, a pharmacist could simply de- cian-assisted suicide has been legalized may cline to fill a suicide pill prescription. He be asked to fill a prescription for suicide may have to pay the consequences for his pills. By declining to fill that prescription, refusal, but it certainly would be a valid and he or she avoids immediately cooperating courageous option for him to give witness with a customer’s immoral decision to com- to the injustice of assisted suicide laws. But mit suicide. But it would still raise moral that may not be the only way to approach 16 WRC Social Justice October 2017 Cardinal Dolan Launches   Program with Respect Life Month Statement

WASHINGTON—In a statement to heartache. Between tragedies that occur in “That’s powerful. That’s something to hold life, compelling reasons to oppose assisted mark Respect Life Month, October 2017, the public eye and trials that take place in onto.” suicide, principles to consider at the end of Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York re- our personal lives, there’s no shortage of “As followers of Jesus Christ. … we are life, an overview of the role of conscience, iterated the need to build a culture of life reasons we cry out to God,” Cardinal Dolan called to be missionary disciples … com- offering genuine support to a friend who’s throughout the year. Cardinal Dolan chairs said. “At such times, we may feel alone and missioned to reach out to one another, es- considering abortion, and a Catholic Q & the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of unequipped ... But we have an anchor of pecially to the weak and vulnerable,” A on the death penalty. Many digital and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hope to cling to. ... God says to us, ‘Do not Cardinal Dolan said. print resources are offered, including tool (USCCB). The Cardinal’s statement fear: I am with you’ (Isaiah 41:10).” Begun in 1972, the Respect Life Pro- kits for priests and deacons, parishes, launches the year-long 2017-18 Respect “There are times we may doubt the gram highlights the value and dignity of Catholic education, Respect Life ministry, Life Program (www.usccb.org/respectlife), value of our own lives or falter at the human life throughout the year. Materials youth ministry, young adult ministry, faith which provides materials exploring the thought of welcoming and embracing the are intended for use across the spectrum of formation, and communications. theme, “Be Not Afraid.” life of another. But … He makes all things Catholic life, work, ministry, and education. “Looking back over the last year, there’s beautiful. He makes all things new. He is The 2017-18 Respect Life Program fea- The full text of Cardinal Dolan's statement been a lot of uncertainty, suffering, and the God of redemption,” the cardinal said. tures six articles on a range of issues. They is available along with many other resources at address practical steps to build a culture of www.usccb.org/respectlife.

Men pray Oct. 4 at a makeshift memorial for victims of a mass shooting along the Las Vegas Strip. A gunman, identified as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, was perched in a room on the 32nd floor of a hotel and unleashed a shower of bullets on concertgoers below late Oct. 1. He killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. (CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters) Do not let hate, violence ‘have the last word,’ says Las Vegas bishop LAS VEGAS (CNS) — At an emotional interfaith prayer service at Guardian Angel A Safe Environment for Children and Young People Cathedral, Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe told those filling the pews Oct. 2 that “in the The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and face of tragedy we need each other. And in the face of violence we stand together because maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. To report we cannot let hate and violence have the last word,” he said in his remarks at the evening allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact Assistance Coordinator, Barbara service. “We gather from all faiths and walks of life. We pray and sing and listen to the Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims, she can be word of God to remind ourselves that amidst this tragedy God is with us,” Bishop Pepe contacted privately at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has caller ID and messaging said. “God cries with our tears.” The service at the cathedral brought people together as features. All information will be treated confidentially. Alleged victims are advised of their they were still trying to fathom what had occurred barely 24 hours earlier: A gunman, later right to report alleged abuse to civil authorities. identified by law enforcement officials as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, showered a crowd In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving children or young of about 22,000 attending a country music festival in a venue on the Las Vegas Strip the people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. evening of Oct. 1. From his perch in a room high on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on the diocesan casino resort hotel, he fired off hundreds of rounds of bullets down on the crowd below, website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. ultimately leaving at least 59 people dead and more than 500 injured. It is the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history October 2017 Strengthening Family Ties WRC 17 CSS honors Richard Thompson — recipient of the 2017 Founder’s Award

BY LAURIE HALLSTROM Catholic Social Services held their an- nual banquet on October 1 in Rapid City. The Founder’s Award, given in honor of the late Msgr. William O’Connell, went to Richard Thompson, former Superintendent for the Rapid City Catholic School System. Thompson was instrumental in getting St. Thomas More High School started in 1991. Before the current building was com- pleted in 1995, classes were held in the basement of National American University. He worked as a principal, superintendent and fundraiser for a new building. Three people gave testimonials on behalf Superintendent of the Rapid City Catholic of Thompson. Barbara Honeycutt is the School System recalled the early days of St. current Superintendent of the RCCSS. She Richard Thompson was presented the CSS Founder’s Award, October 1, in Rapid City. It is Thomas More High School. previously served in the development de- given in honor of a person or organization that exemplifies the spirit of the CSS founder, Msgr. William O’Connell. Msgr. O’Connell was a close friend of the Thompson family. (WRC photos by partment for the schools when Thompson Laurie Hallstrom) was superintendent. She roasted him on the conditions of the of my heroes. He is a great man; he served amendment, gave the keynote address. new Catholic high school: “In the fall of the Diocese of Rapid City in extraordinary Garvey said, “Most universities promote 1993, my family and I moved to Rapid City ways. Back in the early days of St. Thomas the idea that there are no good or bad from Grand Island, Nebraska. It was im- More (High School) I don’t think we could choices. I am the judge of my own good; portant to us that there be a Catholic have survived without the encouragement you are the judge of yours. If you mean to School System in the town we relocated to. and hard work he committed to education, do good, that’s what matters most.” I learned about St. Thomas More High to the church, to the Diocese of Rapid City, That brings up two areas of concern — School and we decided we had found our and to his family. I can’t think of anybody moral ambiguity and moral complexity. He new home. When I inquired about the who deserves this honor more.” gave examples of moral ambiguity themes school I don’t remember being told at that Jim Kinyon, executive director of CSS, promoted in pop culture. One is where Daughter, Kara Thompson represented the Thompson family in honoring her father. the students ate lunch on the floor in the and Susan Raposa, president of the CSS physician assisted suicide is looked at as hallways, that every clock in the building board, presented the Founders Award. heroic and another where non-traditional had a different time on it, or that students When Thompson took the stage he family structures are held up as just as good had to crawl over their desks in Wayne Sul- thanked Honeycutt and her staff for keep- as old-fashioned ones. In contrast, he used livan’s math class in order to be seated.” ing the school going. the Catechism and teachings of Pope Fran- His daughter, Kara Thompson, who He thanked his children for coming and cis to illustrate Catholic moral tradition of- teaches at William and Mary College in his wife of 55 years, Judy, for keeping him fers clear counter-cultural answers. Williamsburg, Virginia, spoke second. She going. “This award acknowledges that by For moral complexity, he addressed a was attending with her sister Tammy and the grace of God and the hard work of hun- personal issue — the decision to attend a brother Brian. (Their brother Kevin passed dreds of people great things can be accom- family wedding wherein a person had not away in 1986.) “I am a 1996 graduate of St. plished and continued,” he said. “It means gotten their previous marriage annulled. Thomas More. Msgr. O’Connell was a dear so much because in reflecting on the life There was a lot of family discussion on member of our family, of Kevin’s especially. and spirit of O’C what better priestly model whether attending would give young family The Founder’s Award contains special sig- of Christ to the community of the faithful members the impression they approved of President John Garvey of Catholic University nificance for all the Thompsons.” could we have than O’C? He’s a very special the union. Garvey said he attended and was of America, Washington, D.C., gave the She lauded her father’s sense of fairness member of many families here I know, and following Pope Francis’ position on staying keynote address. and justice and his work toward seeing un- certainly of ours,” said Thompson. He re- close to a person in a messy real life situa- derprivileged students get a Catholic edu- called all the support Msgr. O’Connell had tion. When the time was right, family The Order of St. Benedict Awards cation. given his family — especially when his son members encouraged the groom to get an are given to those who exemplify the spirit Archbishop of Philadelphia Charles J. Kevin had gone through treatment for annulment and then be married in the of the Sisters of St. Martin Monastery, Chaput, OFM Cap, gave his congratula- Ewing’s sarcoma of the spine. church. Which is what happened. Rapid City. This year CSS recognized tions to Thompson via video testimony. John Garvey, president, Catholic Uni- Garvey said, “The Holy Father says to Susan Meyer, Dan Duffy, and the student Thompson worked for Archbishop Chaput versity of America, Washington, D.C., a error on the side of charity. In Francis’s councils of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary, St. Thomas More Middle in the Diocese of Rapid City and the Arch- nationally recognized expert in constitu- words, “Heal the wounds and warm the School and St. Thomas More High School. diocese of Denver. “Dick Thompson is one tional law, religious liberty, and the 1st hearts of the faithful.’” Black18 WRC Elk: he prayed with his pipeNative and Ministry his rosary October 2017 more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred faith and teaching catechism from Y EACON ARLON ENEAUGH B D M L manner the shapes of all things in the spirit Lacombe’s Ladder, also known as, “The DIRECTOR OF NATIVE MINISTRY In an historic event on Saturday, Octo- and the shape of all shapes as they must live Two Roads Catechism Model.” Through ber 21, Bishop Robert Gruss will open the together like one being.” His gifts were later his efforts and model lifestyle he is attrib- Cause for Canonization for Oglala Holy affirmed as he went on to become a uted to bringing more than 400 individuals Man, Nicholas Black Elk at a Mass in Holy renowned healer and to baptism, and since then books Rosary Church on the campus of Red respected medicine about his life have inspired Cloud Indian School. The Mass will begin man at a very young Black Elk’s gifts countless others on their spiri- at 4 p.m. age. tual journeys. In March 2016 a petition was presented Being a spiritual were affirmed as Some of his preaching was to Bishop Gruss by the grandchildren of leader, he was curious he went on to telling others that God sent his Nicholas Black Elk. The petition had more about Christianity and son, to restore order and peace than 1600 signatures from people across the began to study and become a upon the earth and that Jesus the country and across the diocese. The petition watched others who renowned healer Christ was crucified, but he will asks Bishop Gruss to open the Cause for participated. In 1904 and respected come again at the final judge- Canonization for Nicholas Black Elk. he met a Jesuit priest ment. He believed this and Nicholas Black Elk was a prominent from Holy Rosary medicine man at a spread this message to all who medicine man who overcame many obsta- Mission who invited very young age. would listen to him. cles and embraced Catholicism. He was the him to study Christi- He was a spiritual man who fourth generation named Black Elk and was anity at the mission. saw Christ in both worlds, the third in succeeding his father and grandfa- He was a great student and quick learner. Lakota and the Christian. He prayed with ther as a medicine man. While growing up, On the feast of St. Nicholas, December 6, his pipe and his rosary. He might have been Nicholas Black Elk is pictured showing a child the rosary. As catechist, under the he listened to stories told by his elders and he was baptized and took Nicholas as his one of the first evangelists to show others baptismal name, because St. Nicholas’s gen- that you can be native and Catholic and direction of the Jesuit priests, then called in doing so he learned bravery and courage Black Robes, Black Elk led more than 400 erosity and Christian charity appealed to didn’t have to choose one over the other. He and developed a strong cultural and spiri- people to be baptized. (Marquette University tual identity. him. He followed in his grandfather’s foot- modeled inculturated prayer and lived a Archive photo) Tunkasila blessed him steps as a traditional spiritual leader in serv- lifestyle that valued and respected both with a great vision at an ice to the native people. spiritualities. He served as a bridge between us all. early age. He recalled, “I He was appointed a catechist by the Je- two worlds as he traveled to promote un- Nicholas Black Elk is a gift to the uni- was standing on the suits because of his love for Christ, his en- derstanding and harmony between races of versal church and his canonization would highest mountain of thusiasm and zeal for learning scripture and people and the Catholic Church and Lako- be an extraordinary event for all who call them all, and all around, church teachings. He loved preaching and tas spirituality. He will continue to unite upon him for intercessory prayers. It’s very and beneath me was the teaching, and like St. Paul traveled widely peoples from different cultures and back- exciting to imagine a possible Native Amer- whole hoop of the world. to various reservations; sharing stories of grounds and bring them to the one Lord of ican saint from the Diocese of Rapid City. And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood GivingGiving ThanksThanks ...... Since 1889, the Sisters of St. Martin Monastery have Early native ministered to the people of western South Dakota through catechists found teach- prayer, education and health care as identified in the Articles of ing with pictures effective because their Incorporation in 1895. people did not read. Join us in November as we take time to reflect on all that Marquette University Archives acquired what the Benedictine Sisters of St. Martin Monastery founded is called Lacombe’s throughout our diocese — schools, hospitals, and more! Ladder from the Oblates’ Grandin Archives at the Look for more information in the November issue of the West River Provincial Archives of Manitoba in Edmonton. Catholic. Highlights will be sent out to your local parish for bulletins or The author, Father check out Terra Sancta Retreat Center’s Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest Albert Lacombe, was an post for more ways to give thanks for these wonderful women serving our Oblate of Mary Lord through their ministry for us! Immaculate and missionary across Western Canada. InOctober Sudans 2017 Nuba Mountains, no food left, and children are dying WRC 19 stopped in mid-2011. BY BRONWEN DACHS The diocese “is one of a handful of hu- CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE manitarian actors delivering critical and When people talk about potential life-saving assistance in the area under ex- famine, they mention South Sudan. But tremely difficult conditions characterized by about 1 million people who live just over high levels of insecurity,” its statement said. the border, in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, also The suffering “is evident in the vast face a food emergency. number” of people needing food aid and is “I call it famine,” said Bishop Macram worse than any previous suffering in the Max Gassis, retired bishop of El Obeid, memory of any diocesan staff member, the Sudan. The “hunger the people are experi- statement said. encing" in the Nuba Mountains is “not to- “Here, I have shed tears watching ema- tally due to the cruelty of nature but, ciated women with babies on their backs unfortunately, is man-made.” being turned away when they get to the A survey in the diocese’s area of opera- front of the long line because there is noth- tion, published in June, found that 74 per- ing left for them,” Oliver Waindi, executive cent of respondents had no food in their director of the Bishop Gassis Relief and homes and 55 percent had, in the previous Rescue Foundation, told CNS. “The suffer- 30 days, at least one member of the house- ing is as I imagine hell to be.” hold go a whole day and night without eat- “There are a lot of children dying here,” ing at least once. Waindi said, noting that before the changed South Sudan won its independence from weather patterns of the past two years, “peo- Sudan in 2011, and Nuba was a disputed ple had very little to eat, but now they have region that remained in Sudan, despite its nothing at all.” people’s affiliations with the South. Bishop Gassis said last year, the rainy Today, people in Sudan’s Nuba Moun- season was poor, and this year floods have tains are being bombed by their own ruined what little people were able to plant. government, Bishop Gassis told Catholic Residents of the Nuba Mountains are News Service. walking for weeks to seek refuge in South The Diocese of El Obeid issued a state- Sudan, Waindi said. ment in early August stating that Nuba “They do that because, in South Sudan, communities “are surrounded by battle lines, when their turn comes to get a simple bowl effectively isolated.” It said delivery of basic of grain, they are more likely to get it,” he services by the Sudanese government and said. international humanitarian organizations

California communities hit hard by wildfires SANTA ROSA, Calif. (CNS) — The Diocese of Santa Rosa “has been hit hard” and “is in an ongoing state of uncertainty” because of Northern California wildfires that began the night of Oct. 8, said Bishop Robert F. Vasa. As of Oct 12, at least 12 major fires were raging across the region, according to news reports. Of those 12, at least five were zero to 5 percent contained, and the rest were 15 to 70 percent contained. Fanned by warm winds, the fires forced 20,000 to evacuate, and left at least 23 people dead, with hundreds of others missing. Over 17 fires were burning across the state, including in Southern California; more than 115,000 acres had burned. In a statement Oct. 12, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ do- mestic policy committee called for prayer for all impacted by the fires. “Today we ask for the intercession of Almighty God as wildfires rage in Northern California,” said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, quoting from Verse 10, from Isaiah 41. “Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious. I am your God.” “As brave men and women respond to these disasters, battling the fires and helping people to safety, we call upon God for improved weather, for the blessing of rain and fa- vorable winds, to assist them,” the bishop said. “We pray that those who are missing or are still in harm's way will be found and protected. May God grant eternal rest to those who have died, and bring them into glory with him forever.” 20 WRC October 2017 Veritatis Splendor Institute Certification Sandy Stukel, Gregory, was commissioned as a graduate of the Veritatis Splendor Institute master program September 17. Bishop Robert Gruss awarded certificates to 22 people completing the basic certification program and 14 people completing the master certification course. The classes are sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation to prepare disciples of Christ for the mission of the Catholic Church. The Mass was held at the Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Holy Cross Chapel, Rapid City. For more information on the program contact Director Susan Safford at 716-5214 ext. 230 Recognizing Marriage A Celebration of Marriage Mass was held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City, September 17. or Administrative Assistant Susan Thompson at the same phone number, ext. 221. Those Following Mass, a luncheon was hosted by the Diocesan Office of Family Life Ministries. In receiving certificates included: (Basic) Dianne Aultmann, Rapid City; Paula Blasius, Wall; Douglas Cahoy, Spearfish; Jan Carlson, Spearfish; Elizabeth Erk, Newell; Dan Gutierres, Martin; David attendance were couples celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage in 2017. Bishop Gutierres, Martin; Grace Gutierres, Martin; Brett Hanson, Rapid City; Bo Johnson, Martin; Kelly Robert Gruss presented certificates to the couples who were honored. Robert and Genevieve Kjerstad, Wall; Kathleen Melloh, Rapid City; Jeania Middleton, Rapid City; Nina Pekron, Milesville; Brechtel, from Vale, members St. Francis of Assisi Church, Sturgis, were the longest married Wendy Pitlick, Lead; Brenda Schneider, McIntosh; Sheila Schweitzer, Timber Lake; Patrick Seager, couple in attendance. They were married May 20, 1946. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) Philip; Linda Stangle, Milesville; Jeremy Thompson, Piedmont; Susan Wagner, Rapid City; and Dennis Wier, Wall. (Master) Margaret Anderson, Spearfish; Rose Marie Anderson, Ft. Pierre; Brad Blackrobes Honored During Ft. Pierre Bicentennial Blauvelt, Piedmont; Kristine Engelhardt, Rapid City; Bridgette Fode, Piedmont; Margaret Jackson, Rapid City; Donna Larson, Rapid City; Patty Lihs, Ft. Pierre; Thomas Olsen, Jr., Rapid City; Carol High school student Pond, Ft. Pierre; Doug Stukel, Gregory; Sandy Stukel, Gregory; LeAnn Vette, Spearfish; and Austin Hand dressed as a Belinda Wickham, Custer. (WRC photo by Becky Berreth) “Black Robe” missionary for the Fr. Pierre Bicenten- In Your Prayers nial Historical Parade in In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and death anniver- September. Joe Thorne saries of the priests who serve us. Ordinations: November 29, Fr. Vincent Suparman, SCJ. steered the horse drawn Birthdays: November 6, Fr. Jonathan Dillon; November 8, Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek; November 9, carriage. A statue in Fr. Robert Baden; November 10, Fr. William Zandri and Fr. Peter Klink, SJ; November 24, Fr. commemoration of the Janusz Korban; November 25, Fr. Daniel Juelfs. Necrology: November 4, 1955, Francis mission priest Fr. Guessen; November 4, 1997, Joseph Sheehan, SJ; November 7, 1958, James Keller; No- Christian Hoecken, SJ, vember 10, 1981, Thomas Healy; November 10, 1997, Bernard Fagan, SJ; November 15, who “fist administerd the 1961, William Kingsley; November 17, 1902, Michael Quinlan; November 18, 1973, Michael sacrament of baptism Costigan; November 20, 1950, Louis O’Connor, SJ; November 20, 1965, Eugene O’Connor; west of the missouri River November 21, 1945, Berthold Brown, OSB; November 21, 1978, Ralph Villwock; November in South Dakota: was also 22, 1996, Christian Keeler, SJ; November 23, 1989, Patrick Igoe; November 28, 1915, painted for the celebra- Bishop John Stariha; November 28, 2014, Peter Kovarik; November 29, 2003, Andrew tion. (Courtesy photo) Staricek; November 29, 2006, William Pauly, SJ. October 2017 WRC 21

See the WRC on Facebook.com/DioceseofRapidCity The feast of All Saints Wednesday, November 1 is a Holy Day of Obligation 22 WRC October 2017 Poverty, violence hinder progress for many women, girls, says nuncio UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — Conditions in many parts of the world force women and girls to bear the burden of carrying out everyday chores for their families and communities, keeping many of them from getting even a basic education, the Vatican’s U.N. nuncio said Oct. 6. Females are often the victims of sexual and other violence, which prevents them from improving life for themselves and their families, said Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations. Migrant women and girls are partic- ularly vulnerable to these situations, he added. He addressed the issue of women’s advance- ment during a session at the United Nations of the Third Committee, which focuses on social, humanitarian and cultural issues. “Young women in rural areas are disproportionately involved in unpaid domestic work and especially bear the greatest burden when access to clean water and sanitation is not readily available,” Archbishop Auza said. “They are forced to spend considerable time and effort collecting water for the community, and in doing so, their access to basic education is often thwarted, not to mention that, in many isolated places, they are also exposed to risks of violence.” Failure to achieve “that basic human right” of universal access to safe drinkable water “can undermine other human rights, as it is a prerequisite for their real- ization,” he said.

At right, A Palestinian woman harvests wheat by hand on a farm near Salfit, West Bank, in 2016. Education is essential in enabling women in every country “to become dignified agents of their own development,” said Archbishop Auza, at U.N. headquarters in New York. (CNS photo/Alaa Badrneh, EPA)

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everything else in the place of God,” said Jesus saves him. The world wants you to photos) (WRC Sean Forrest. “I know you guys are young, sink, but you can walk on water. The world but I’m telling you. Keep your eyes on God.” wants to keep you numb. Learn to say yes Using anecdotes from growing up in a to Jesus. protestant church, reading the Bible as a “Turn to God,” Forrest said. “Jesus did preteen, and the day he decided to follow not ask you to sit in the boat. He asked you Jesus, Forrest spoke to the more than 300 to set the world on fire.” students and attending the Diocesan Youth Rice kicked off the daylong event with Rally, October 8, at Terra Sancta Retreat his accordion and his guitar, asking the stu- Center. Partnered with Bob Rice, the two dents if they had ever seen people who have national speakers collaborated on the faith and wondered what they were doing. BOB RICE SEAN FORREST theme, based on John 1:38, “Encounter: He told the group about growing up in an What are you looking for?” Irish Catholic home, attending Catholic middle of the day in the deepest waters?” he boat. Then they see the nets nearly pulling “When I was 12 years old I needed to schools, and attending church every Sunday. asked the group. the boat into the sea and the nets nearly know that God existed,” Forrest explained. “I was enthusiastic about soccer and the- “Jesus is giving Simon what sounds like tearing,” he said. “So I started reading the Bible. When I read atre. I didn’t mind God,” he said. “I used to bad fishing advice on the surface,” he said. “The world tells us we should be our- the Bible I try to put myself into the story hear people talk about encountering Jesus “Jesus wants to give us relationship advice selves. So we ask the world how and it tells and it becomes alive for me. and I knew I was missing something. God and it might sound like bad advice com- us who to be and where to shop. God wants “I pictured Jesus coming towards the was not with me on the pitch; God was not pared to what the world is giving us, and yet you to be you because you are the only you boat (John, chapter 6). The apostles don’t with me on stage. I was living my own life Simon trusted him. And it says when he’s ever made. Getting to know Jesus know it’s God — they think it’s a ghost. He and just checking in from time to time. Simon followed him he caught a great brings that out,” he explained. “We aren’t didn’t show up at the side of the boat and “In John, chapter 21, Jesus asks Simon number of fish.” just his creation, he wants us to be his chil- say ‘Dudes!’ He stayed in the distance. to go out into the deep water and fish in the Then he challenged the students to think dren. He wants us to have a deeper loving Why? Because Jesus wanted to scare them, middle of the day, he could have said no. I about being on the shore, “probably laugh- relationship with him, and that’s how we and suddenly I’m imagining myself walking might have said no — if you can’t catch fish ing and being grateful they were not in the become people of faith.” on water and scaring the disciples. in the shallows before the sun comes up “Then the story gets to the part where he why would you be able to catch fish in the To see more photos and video from the Diocesan Youth Rally visit: www.facebook.com/youthrcsd 24 WRC Young Adult October 2017 WSDCF awards $20,000 grant to BHSU Newman Center all people. It supplies an environment from BY MARY GARRIGAN SPEARFISH — Construction workers which God calls us to receive his love,” Carlson poured concrete for the main floor of the new said. “The Newman Center is a place, whether Black Hills State University Newman Center on in fellowship, prayer, or discipleship, where God Sept. 28, one day after the Western South calls us home to himself. This $20,000 grant Dakota Catholic Foundation delivered a from WSDCF is a great blessing to us. I want $20,000 check that will help pay for it. to express the students’ gratitude to the founda- The $3.75 million Newman Center facility, tion for this wonderful gift.” located on the edge of the BHSU campus, is Kristin Thompson, development director for slated to open in August 2018, just in time to the project, said the WSDCF grant will be used welcome students back to campus for the fall se- for construction costs. “We are currently at 96 mester. The new, much larger facility will be a percent of our goal for the campaign,” she said. three-story, 16,000-square foot building that Anyone interested in helping BHSU Newman features a full kitchen, a large fellowship hall, a Center reach its fundraising goal is encouraged chapel that seats 175, office space, living quarters to contact Thompson at 605-642-2306 or email for missionaries and more. It is desperately [email protected]. needed to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of Catholic students and others on the Spearfish (Right) Construction crews poured and leveled campus, said Ryder Carlson, BHSU Newman the cement floor of the new Newman Center in Club president. September. (Courtesy photo) “The BHSU Newman Center is a place for

Do not say What does communion of saints MOVIE REVIEW ‘I am only a The Mountain Between Us (Fox) youth’ mean? NEW YORK (CNS) — The proverbial call of knows they are missing. They set off, dog in The communion of saints is made up of all men who have placed the wild sounds more like a roar in “The tow, battling Mother Nature and Father Time. A “YouCat” their hope in Christ and belong to him through baptism, whether Mountain Between Us,” a trapped-in-the- Weeks pass, and the two strangers get to nugget they have already died or are still alive. Because in Christ we are one wilderness survival drama based on the 2011 know each other very well courtesy of body; we live in a communion that emcompasses heaven and earth novel by Charles Martin. indeed — especially when the the Office of (946-962). At an Idaho airport, predicable romantic sparks fly. The church is larger and more alive than we think. Among her Alex Martin (Kate Director Hany Abu-Assad Youth and members are the living and the deceased (whether they are still Winslet) is desperate. does his best with a screen- Young Adult undergoing a process of purification or are already in the glory of God), The high-strung play by Chris Weitz and J. Mills Ministry individuals known and unknown, great saints and inconspicuous photojournalist is get- Goodloe that is more talky persons. We can help one another even beyond the grave. We can call ting married in New than tense, and often borders youcat.org on our patrons and favorite saints, but also our departed relatives and York the next day, but on the preposterous. But the friends whom we belive are already with God. Conversely, by our her flight has been can- stunning outdoor cinematogra- intercessory prayer, we can come to the aid of our dear departed who are still undergoing celed due to an approaching storm. She phy is a welcome distraction, and, mercifully purification. Whatever the individual does or suffers in and for Christ benefits all. bumps into dashing surgeon Ben Bass (Idris (spoiler alert!), they don’t eat the dog. Conversely, this unfortunately means also that every sin harms the communion (126). Elba), who’s in the same predicament. He’s The film contains a scary airplane crash, not heading to the altar, but scheduled to per- moments of peril, a nongraphic sex scene, form life-saving surgery. and two profane oaths. The Catholic News Why does Mary have such a preeminent Alex decides to charter a propeller plane to Service classification is A-III — adults. The Mo- Denver, where a flight connection to New York tion Picture Association of America rating is place in the communion of saints? awaits. Ben has misgivings about the bum- PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some Mary is the Mother of God. She was united with Jesus on earth as no other human bling pilot, Walter (Beau Bridges), but decides material may be inappropriate for children being was or could be — in an intimacy that does not cease in heaven. Mary is the to throw caution to the wind and share the under 13. Queen of Heaven, and in her motherhood she is quite close to us (972). ride. Bad move. Because she committed herself, body and soul, to a divine yet dangerous undertaking, With storm clouds looming, the trio sets off, Classifications Mary was taken up body and soul into heaven. Anyone who lives and believes as Mary joined by Walter’s dog. There’s barely time to Battle of the Sexes ...... L did will get to heaven (80-85). admire the gorgeous mountain scenery before Blade Runner 2049...... L Walter has a stroke and the plane goes down, Classifications used by the USCCB are: A-I, “Do not weep, for I shall be more useful to you crashing on a remote snowy peak. general patronage; A-II, adults and Walter is killed, but the passengers — and after my death, and I shall help you then adolescents; A-III, adults; L, limited adult pooch — survive. The outlook is bleak — it’s audiences, films whose problematic content more effectively than during my life.” freezing and they’re in the middle of nowhere, many adults would find troubling; O, morally — St. Dominic with no food, water, or cellphone service, and offensive. For more information, visit: (ca. 1170-1221, founder of the Dominicans), to his confreres as he was dying. as Walter never filed a flight plan, no one http://www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm.