St. Wenceslaus Church 505 3rd St. East ! THE BULLETIN Dickinson, ND 58601 THE BULLETIN

The Wenceslaus Bi-Weekly Mailed Bulletin Publication

May 13, 2019 FROM THE PASTOR… Happy Mother’s Day! I was fortunate to spend the day with my mother and wanted to share the and blessing from the Order of Blessing: For our mothers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them reverence and love. For mothers who have lost a child through death, and for women struggling with infertility, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends offer support. ÁCLAVE,ORODUJ NÁS ZA

V For mothers who have died, that God may bring them into the joy of his kingdom. Ý Saint Wenceslaus, Pray for us! Prayfor SaintWenceslaus, Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women,

SVAT that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. SAINT WENCESLAUS Trinity Junior High and High School has been pursuing accreditation through CATHOLIC CHURCH AdvancEd, a regional education cooperative that evaluates and ensures the

505 Third Street East, Dickinson, ND 58601 practices of schools across the United States. Although, the Department of 701-225- 3972  Email: [email protected] Public Instruction moved away from accreditation in 2011, it has given stwenceslausnd.com  facebook.com/stwencnd approval of Trinity Junior High and High school steadily since then. Schools in the state of North Dakota that want to excel and move to a high standard  for their students move beyond approval to an accreditation status by MAY IS THE MONTH OF MARY! MASS TIMES AdvancEd. The road to accreditation involves many partners and requires

In his 1965 encyclical, Mense Maio, Pope Paul VI identified the month of Saturday 4:00 pm Mass support from all school stakeholders—students, parents, teachers, support May as an opportune time to incorporate special prayers for peace into Sunday 7:30am & 9:30am Mass staff, patrons, and friends. The Trinity Catholic Schools Board of Directors is traditional May devotions. Mon & Tues 8:15 am Communion Service also a part of the process and we have been busy preparing for that Mary Immaculate Wed & Thurs 8:15 am Mass accreditation review. I commend Fr. Hochhalter, Dean of Students, Steve Patroness of Friday 8:30 am Mass — With TEE Glasser, President of Dickinson Catholic Schools, as well as all the parties involved for their work and preparation. Our Country 10:00 am Mass — St. Benedict’s Home Pray for Us! Holy Days As Scheduled On Friday, May 10, I hosted a couple of hours of the Real Presence Radio Spring Live Drive. As you know, I typically host Real Presence Live the first WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF MARY: SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Thursday of the month and hosting during the Live Drive was exciting to see

May Crowning — Have a Mary statue in your house? Get a crown at a craft store Wednesday-Thursday: Before Daily Mass; the support for Catholic Radio. If you made a donation, thank you on behalf or try making one. Whether you do it alone or with a group of friends or neighbors, a Saturday: 3:15-3:45 pm; of the RPR family! The network, which started in Grand Forks, now has a Or privately scheduled through the Parish Office. presence in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota and May Crowning is an experience that can draw you closer to our Mother, Mary. Wisconsin. The Live Drive is an opportunity to hear how lives are being Pray the — Pope Pius XII encouraged the praying of the Rosary in his EUCHARISTIC ADORATION touched and the message of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church are Tuesdays: 8:30 am—4:00 pm being spread through this apostolate. If you missed the opportunity to encyclical : “The custom of the family recitation of the Holy Rosary is a most efficacious means. What a sweet sight - most pleasing to God - contribute during the Spring Live Drive, visit the Real Presence Radio when the Christian home resounds with the frequent repetition of praises in honor of CLERGY & PARISH STAFF website at www.yourcatholicradiostation.com and you can donate anytime. the High Queen of Heaven! It unites them piously with those absent and those dead. Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher, STL, Pastor Fr. Jordan J. Dosch, Parochial Vicar Lastly, I close in gratitude for your generosity and support of the God’s It links all more tightly in a sweet bond of love, with the most Holy Virgin, who, like a Share Appeal. As you know, this annual appeal supports the mission of the loving mother, in the circle of her children, will be there bestowing upon them an Fr. Kregg W. Hochhalter, In-Residence Deacon Robert & Josie Stockert Diocese of Bismarck and the ministries and offices of the Diocese could not abundance of the gifts of concord and family peace.” For a good book, “The Secret of be effective — or even exist — without the support of the faithful of Western the Rosary,” check the west entry; numerous copies of the informational book were Deacon Robert & Gini Zent donated...pick up a copy today! Deacon Ray & Kathryn Jilek, Retired North Dakota. We have only submitted our first report for this year’s appeal Deacon Gene & Marilyn Morman, Retired and you have time to prayerfully consider your gift. Like Bishop Kagan, both Fr. Dosch and I have already made our God’s Share contribution. Not only Support Mothers — Look for a ways to support and encourage women who said Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Assistant yes to life the way Our Blessed Mother did. Ideas include: Financially support an Nicole Berger, CCD Coordinator am I the director of one of the diocesan offices, both Fr. Dosch and I were agency that helps crisis pregnancies or the pro-life movement. Help a mom with a Priscilla Keogh, Music Director seminarians and we know how vital the God’s Share Appeal is to the work of hectic schedule. Thank the moms in your life. Norene Kessel, Secretary/Receptionist the Bismarck Diocese. In gratitude for all that God has bestowed on the Nick Reis, Maintenance faithful, I encourage you to make your gift today. (And remember, you can use our parish app to make your contribution!) Pray for the Protection of Life & Religious Liberty — Cut out the “ Marie Claire Uwimana, Housekeeping card” at the left and use it in your daily prayers...anytime of the year! Nancy Woehl, Business Manager ~ Have a great week! Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher IMPORTANT DATES ANNOUNCEMENTS... TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Did you get our parish

May 17 Parish Office closed for Diocesan Meeting • Access free Catholic content at FORMED.ORG Use code: X7P7AN. For all upcoming events visit www.TrinityCatholicSchools.com May 18 Marissa Meyer & Matthew Franck, • St. Wenceslaus Religious Education Program is in need of instructors and • Congratulations to the following Trinity Catholic Schools Calendar Raffle App for your Sacrament of Matrimony helpers for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. Please prayerfully consider Winners to date: Carlen Thorson, $200.00 May 19 Parish celebration of Graduates, 9:30 am accepting the Lord’s call to share the faith with the next generation. Contact • Upcoming important dates to take note of in Trinity Catholic Schools: Smartphone or other May 21 Adoration until 4 pm Nicole Berger, Director of Religious Education, for information, 290-9668. May 20: Pops Concert, 6:00 PM, Trinity Auditorium device? Here’s how... May 26 Congratulations Class of 2019! • The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Catherine #323 will lead May 26: Rose Mass and Commencement, May 27 Memorial Day; Parish Office Closed the Rosary the first Sunday of every month at St. Benedict’s Chapel at 9:45 Church of Queen of Peace and Trinity Auditorium May 28 Adoration until 4 pm am before the Divine Liturgy and during the month of May on Mondays at • We look forward to welcoming new Titans for the 2019-2020 school year! 1:30 pm at St. Luke’s Chapel. All members and guests are invited to attend. Trinity Catholic Schools’ enrollment is open for the 2019-2020 school year. May 31 Anniversary of Ordination: • May 24: Medical Benefit for Gwen Lantz at the Gladstone Knights of All grade levels have openings, including Titan Tots Preschool (half-day Fr. Jordan Dosch (2017) Fr. Kregg Hochhalter (2012) Columbus Hall. Free will offering spaghetti feed and silent auction. sections). To inquire about Trinity Catholic Schools or to arrange a visit, please Congratulations...Pray for our priests! • May 29 & June 5: Wondering how to respond when someone comes call Mrs. Pam Wegleitner in the Trinity Catholic Schools Business Office, witnessing at your door? St. Patrick’s Parish will host a 2-part series on the (701) 483-6081, or contact Pam via email, [email protected] June 03-07 Annual Clergy Retreat, Richardton faith practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day , how • Trinity Junior High and High School has an opening for a full-time Art Catholics can feel more confident in dialogue with them, and what the Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. To inquire about this position, or to MASS INTENTIONS Catholic Church asks of the faithful concerning groups who are known to apply, please visit www.trinitycatholicschools.com or call Father Kregg practice door to door witnessing. Both sessions are held on Wednesday at Hochhalter, Dean of Students, (701) 483-6081. Mass intentions for St. Wenceslaus Church and 6:30 pm in the St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 229 3rd Ave W, Dickinson. • Trinity Catholic Schools has a full-time custodian position open. To inquire St. Benedict’s Health Center are available. • June 15: St. Wenceslaus Knights of Columbus Council #8839 2nd Annual or to apply, please contact Mrs. Tina Johnson, Business Manager at Trinity Kindly remember, THREE Masses per year, Run with the Knights 5K Run/Walk, 9 am at the West River Community Catholic Schools, [email protected] or (701) 483-6092. per family. Center Outdoor Loop. Drinks and baked treats will be served after the event. • Trinity Catholic Schools 2019 Spring Raffle tickets are here! Only 1,000 May 17 8:30 am +Donald “Bud” Westrum To register online, RunReg.com/kcfunrun or for more information, call tickets are available and tickets are $100/ticket. Grand prize is $20,000 cash, (St. Bens)10:00 am +Mae Greff Dallas Pasicznyk at 701-690-9907. Registration opens at 8 am. with additional cash prizes of $1,000, $750, $500, and $250. Drawing will be May 18 4:00 pm St. Wenceslaus Parishioners • June 27-28-29: Mother/Daughter Retreat Days with the Franciscan Sisters held on June 30. Stop by or contact the Office of Mission Advancement to May 19 7:30 am +Mike, +Florentine & of Dillingen, Hankinson, ND. “Come to my heart!” Register by email at purchase your tickets: (701) 483-6085 or email, [email protected] or +Duane Boehm [email protected] or via text at 701-208-1245. All are invited! [email protected]. 9:30 am +Louie & +Dorothy Bahley • FREE BOOK: The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De May 20 8:15 am Communion Service Montfort. Available in the west entryway. One of the finest books May 21 8:15 am Communion Service “Good friends find pleasure in one another’s company. May 22 8:15 am +Cal Gustafson ever written about the Rosary; appeals to all ages. A number of Let us know pleasure in the company of our best Friend, May 23 8:15 am Cameron Hayden copies were donated by a local Dickinson resident. Pick up your a Friend who can do everything for us, a friend who loves May 24 8:30 am +Bob Arthaud copy today for May— the Month of Mary! us beyond measure. Here in the Blessed Sacrament we can talk to him straight from the heart.” ST ALPHONSUS DE LIGUORI (St. Bens)10:00 am +Barb & Val Degele

May 25 4:00 pm +Michelle Dvorak Join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on May 26 7:30 am +Phillip Grayson Special Prayer Intentions… • Our men and women called to Holy Orders & Religious Life. Tuesdays—after the Communion Service until 4 pm 9:30 am +Fabian & +Elizabeth Kelly May 27 8:15 am Communion Service • Our brothers and sisters persecuted for their faith. All hours could use additional adorers to add to our May 28 8:15 am Communion Service • For the sanctity of life from conception until natural death and for all those current schedule of participants. Contact the Parish Office  May 29 8:15 am +Lillian Bren who have experienced an abortion or been affected by one, to commit to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. Prayer for the May 30 8:15 am +Cindy Soehren may they know God’s mercy and love. May 31 8:15 am SUMMER MASS TIME STARTS • The sick, the suffering, the grieving, the lonely, those in any particular The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the health and protection of Protection of Religious Liberty +Delores Lefor need, and all with no one to pray for them. our children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Diocese of Bismarck O God our Creator, from your provident hand (St. Bens)10:00 am Floyd & Adaline Hushka • Our military, police officers, and all who protect the community. we have received our right to life, liberty, and Jun 01 4:00 pm +Rose Richard Code of Conduct provides a foundation for implementing effective and • For our local, state, and national leaders. enforceable standards for all clergy, educators, employees and volunteers in the pursuit of happiness. You have called us Jun 02 7:30 am +Donald Fries regular contact with children and youth. The Code can be found on the bulletin as your people and given us the right and the 9:30 am +Mae Greff Congratulations... duty to worship you, the only true God, and board in the south entryway of St. Wenceslaus Church or online at your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power • Jonathan Francis Vetter, Baptized on May 05, 2019. bismarckdiocese.com or at stwenceslausnd.com. and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to FINANCIALS live out our faith in the midst of the world, Mass Lector Greeter Eucharistic Ministers Ushers Servers Musicians MAY 05 FINANCIALS: 9,953.00 bringing the light and the saving truth of the Saturday Sarah Bernie & Kathie Bren, Geri Pavlicek, Ray & Kathie Maycee Moe Margo Frank Gospel to every corner of society. Adult Envelopes & Plate 6,178.00 CLASS OF Parishes Online & Automatic Giving 3,455.00 May 25 Bengtson Paulette Kevin & Kim Stockert, Bren OPEN Gayle Bren We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the Parishioners visiting other parishes 320.00 4:00 pm Marsh Sarah Bengtson gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of 2019 mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms GOD’S SHARE UPDATE: Sunday Tim Kessel Charles Cary & Cheryl Ridl, Terry Kubas Jacob Heinert Margo Frank when they are threatened; give us courage in Your parish would like to May 26 Krug Ken & Bobbie Volesky Ron Diede Clare Dobbins Ramona Kovash Diocese of Bismarck Goal: 3,261,100.00 recognize you as you making our voices heard on behalf of the 2019 ST. WENCESLAUS GOAL: 91,134.00 7:30 am rights of your Church and the freedom of graduate. Join us on conscience of all people of faith. Rec’d to Date: 30,192.50 Sunday, May 19 at the Sunday Troy Huber Michelle Diane Brost, Mike Brost, Ed Decker Brody Kuntz Margo Frank % of Parish Goal 33% 9:30 am Mass. All St. May 26 Decker Ken & Melodie Zach, Joshua Vetter Evan Lubken Dinah Eslinger Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear % of Parishioner Participation 18% Wenceslaus graduating 9:30 am Tania Zent and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this seniors are invited to decisive hour in the history of our nation, so Thank you for your Generosity! attend. For reserved Saturday Mike Stanley & Kathy & Mike Kiedrowski, Richard Pavlicek David Merchant Priscilla Keogh that, with every trial withstood and every seating purposes, RSVP June 01 Kiedrowski Marlene Darcy Stafford, Bob Galster OPEN OPEN danger overcome— for the sake of our Support your parish on a regular basis, even if you by May 16 to the 4:00 pm Steffan Ron & Marcie Tessier children, our grandchildren, and all who come find yourself away for any reason! Parish Office after us— this great land will always be For your convenience, automatic and online giving Sunday Tracey Terry & Audrey Knopik, Deb Cherney, Ed Sticka Cody & Ethan Priscilla Keogh "one nation, under God, indivisible, June 02 Pavlicek Lynn Kubas Renae Sticka, Ray Stroh Hirschfeld Chris & Emily with liberty and justice for all." options are available. Contact Nancy Woehl, 7:30 am Tracey Pavlicek Hirschfeld Business Manager, for more information. We ask this through Christ our Lord. You may also visit our website, Sunday Scott Deb Huffman Joe Fridrich, Cindy Kary, Troy Huber Elizabeth & Priscilla Keogh Amen. stwenceslausnd.com and click on the “online June 02 Schneider Reyne Schaefer, Willie Kuntz Katherine Choir giving” tab to set up or maintain online giving. 9:30 am Kelli Schneider Schneider WWW.USCCB.ORG