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July 21-22, 2018 – Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - B
“Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the flock of my pasture,
says the LORD..” (Jer 23:1)
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LITURGY & PARYER Sunday Liturgy: Saturday, 5 PM Sunday, 9 AM & 6 PM Daily Liturgy: Tuesday-Friday, 8 AM Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 8:30 AM-7 PM Reconciliation: Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 PM Saturday, 3:30-4:30 PM First Fridays, 8:30-9:30 AM First Friday Devotion: Following Daily Mass on First Fridays
CLERGY Pastor: Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek [email protected] Deacons: Walt Wilson, Retired John Osnes [email protected] Greg Sass [email protected]
STAFF Parish Administrative Assistant Katie Harwood [email protected] Coordinator of PreK-12 Faith Formation Rhonda Gehlsen [email protected] Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization Joni Osnes [email protected] Director of Liturgy & Music Lorraine Rieth-Ptacek [email protected] Maintenance Coordinator Todd Phillipe [email protected] Bookkeeper Lorinda Collings [email protected] Office Assistant Tanya McCaskell [email protected]
“I just want to be a sheep, bah, bah, bah, bah… I pray the Lord my soul to keep! I just want to be a sheep.” I love this cute little children’s song—and children love it even more than this 64-year-old kid! (If you don’t know it, check out the video on YouTube.) But this Sunday’s scripture readings about sheep and shepherds caused me to reflect on the question, “Do I really want to be a sheep?” In the midst of our hectic and often challenging lives, being a wooly white sheep skipping through lush mountain meadows, munching on green grass and sipping from cool streams can sound pretty attractive. And yet when Jesus looked at the vast crowd and likened them to sheep, “his heart was moved with pity for them” (Mk 6:34). Do I really want to be a sheep?
Sheep are natural followers—and without a shepherd, the whole flock will follow each other into the sharp brambles, off of a steep cliff or into a predator’s lair. Hence, Jesus pitied the vast crowd “who were like sheep without a shepherd” (Mk 6:34). Following a wayward, corrupt shepherd can be equally disastrous for the dull, unwary sheep, as revealed by the prophet Jeremiah: “Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the flock of my pasture, says the Lord” (Jer 23:1).
If we really want to be sheep, each of us must carefully choose a shepherd to follow—one who gives us repose in verdant pastures, who leads us beside restful waters, who refreshes our soul and guides us in right paths. Unlike sheep, each of us has been blessed with free will, and we choose our shepherd based on our perceptions of verdant pastures, restful waters, refreshment and right paths—of what makes us happy. As Fr. Andrzej wrote in last week’s bulletin, “Whether we have ‘much’ or ‘little,’ enough or are still missing something is a matter of perspective. A lot depends on our outlook on life and on what matters to us.” In other words, we choose our shepherd by what we value and what gives meaning to our lives.
Consequently, the ultimate question we sheep must each answer is “What is the meaning of life?” Have you taken the time to reflect on the meaning of your life? Have you contemplated what or who gives purpose to your life? In the midst of our hectic and often challenging lives, you and I seldom address—and tend to avoid—the ultimate question that motivates and governs our choice of a shepherd.
What is the meaning of life? This question is the first in the seven-week Discovering Christ course that will be offered at OLBH on Sunday evenings starting September 30 at 5:30PM. I invite you to prayerfully consider participating in this course in which you will have the opportunity to discuss the deeper questions of life in Christ: Why does Jesus matter? What does Jesus want us to know? Why do we need a Savior? Why is the Resurrection important? Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do we need the Church? If you really want to be a sheep, come join the flock and discover the Good Shepherd who gathers the remnant from all the lands, who offers peace to those far and near—who gives purpose and meaning to life.
Keep the Faith!
Deacon John
FAITH FORMATION PARISH HAPPENINGS
CHRISTLIFE
We will begin Discovering Christ, a seven week session to encounter Jesus, on Sunday, September 30, 2018. This session includes a meal, prayer, discussion and a one day retreat. A participant who recently completed this series said, “I have a
deeper understanding of community. My prayer life has increased which has led to a greater sense of peace and acceptance.” We will begin at 5:30 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate. For more information or to register contact [email protected].
CATECHISTS ARE NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING: Sundays [9:30-10:45 AM]: Traditional Classes grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6. Adult catechists are also needed. Wednesdays [6:15-7:30 PM]: Traditional Classes grade 4-5.
Log onto olbh.formed.org to register. All materials are free! Spread the word – find something you love?
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Faith Formation Registration Faith Formation Registration will begin next month. Please pay close attention to the times you are signing yourself and your children up for as Faith Formation times have changed. Faith Formation will be held Sunday from 9:30-10:15 AM and
Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 PM. IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS A SACRAMENT, THIS IS THE TIME TO SIGN UP. Please contact Rhonda in the office for more information at 787-5168 or [email protected].
MOVIE NIGHT Join us in the Parish Hall for movie night showing Wonder. July 25 at 7 PM. Popcorn and snacks will be provided. Bring camping chairs or
blankets to spread out on the floor. Come & Adore, Give an Hour to HIM We need you! Please pray and consider committing to an hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Wednesdays 8:30-7 PM. If you can help, please contact Joyce DePaolo at 790.3505 or speak to Katie in the office.
“Adoration means entering the depths of our hearts in communion with the Lord.” -Pope Emeritus Benedict
Safe Environment Training Safe Environment Retraining will begin in August. Katie will contact you if you are required to complete retraining. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Katie anytime to determine whether or not you need to complete Safe Environment Training. All catechists are required to complete Safe Environment Training.
Mass Intention Requests If you would like to request a Mass to be celebrated in our parish for someone; i.e. someone who passed away, is celebrating a birthday or anniversary, has a health concern etc., you can stop in the office and speak with Katie or use an envelope on the back counter in the Narthex. It is common practice in our Diocese to offer $10 for each intention.
Thank you for your donation. Please prayerfully consider automatic contributions via electronic withdrawal, check service, text giving at 605.250.1141 or online giving at www.olbh.org. Also, please prayerfully consider including the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation and Our Lady of the Black Hills in your estate planning.
Automatic Basket TotalAdopt a Seminarian 102 25 127 Sunday Collection 1,703 5,852 7,555 Rectory 100 70 170 Bottles of Hope - - - Elevator/Lift Fund - - - PV Food Pantry - - -
Held for Others 40 40 Total Contribution 1,904 5,987 7,891
"All good giving and every perfect gift is from above" (Jas 1:17)July 15
EVENTS & PRAYERS-Psalter Week IV
Monday, July 23 Saint Bridget, Religious No Mass
Tuesday, July 24 Saint Sharbel Makhlaf, Priest 8 AM Mass Mass Intention Blessings for Pamela Weaver 5:00 PM Lectio Prayer 6:15 PM St. Vincent de Paul District Meeting
Wednesday, July 25 SAINT JAMES, APOSTLE 6 AM “Just” Men Bible Study & Witness 6:30 AM Early Bird Bible Study 8 AM Mass Mass Intention For the repose of the soul of Melvin Hibbs 9-12 Noon Food Pantry Open5:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation7 PM Parish Movie Night - Wonder
Thursday, July 26 Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8 AM Mass Mass Intention Blessings for Joshua Weaver
Friday, July 27 8 AM Mass Mass Intention Blessings for Daylen Rhodes
Saturday, July 28 BVM on Saturday 9-12 Noon Food Pantry Open3:30-4:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation5 PM MassMass Intention Blessings for the Janssen Family
Sunday, July 29 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9 AM Mass Mass Intention Blessings for the Community of OLBH and our sister parishes 6 PM Mass Mass Intention For the repose of the soul of Leland Earl
Prayers for Life and Health Concerns Names will be left for three months; please call to re-add
a prayer request or if you would like to request prayers for someone.
• Edwin Weaver (father of Bob Weaver)• Rita Berg (sister of Phyllis Sour) • Carol McKenzie
• Jim Runyan • Pam Venjohn • Dean Antonsen• Pat Schabel (twin brother of Patty Cariveau)
• Magdalene Hafner (granddaughter of Patty Creek)• Steve Parthenay (Cousin of Patty Creek)
• Tyrel Tanner (grandson of Pat Rice) • Ray Walz• Jean Schubauer • Sr. Edna Marie
• Marlis Brunson • Cecilia Keller • Jon Arellano• Jerry Denekamp (father of Aaron)
• Larry Blaha (father of Dustin Blaha)• Teresa Bartlett • Jean Schacher • Tracy Rudnick
• Tony Corbine (son-in-law of Patty Cariveau)• Robert Forest (father of Cathy Long)
• Dallas Larson (mother of Cheryl Engelhardt)• Antje Grey • Sr. Yvette Mallow, O.S.B. • Erin Kelly
• LuElla Parthenay (Aunt of Patty Creek)
• Eldean Montgomery (father of LaChel McCollar)
Prayers for the Repose of the Soul
• Deacon John Steffen
• Genny Gaikowski (Godmother of Dcn Greg Sass)
Intentions of the Holy Father for July:
Evangelization: Priests and their Pastoral Ministry. That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their inti- macy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
Prayers for the deployed members of our Parish • Sarah Carlin• Cory Williams
Prayer Chain If you or someone you know needs prayer for shut-ins, illness, sympathy, etc., please call or text Sue Colgan at 431.0310 or email her at [email protected]. Prayer blankets are available by calling the office at 787-5168. Prayer requests for the dying can be directed to Patrick at 605.569.1012.
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Sunday 8 & 11 AM Faith Formation: Sunday 9:30-10:45 AM &
Wednesday 6:15-7:45 PM More information next week.
SERVICE & PRAYER
MINISTRY SCHEDULE July 28-29, 2018 Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday 6:00 PM
Celebrant Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek
Altar Server
Alexandrea Blaha - Lead (sub req.) Keegan Blaha (sub req.) Ty Hunt
Westin Edwards - Lead Haley Gruba Lilly Heisinger
Andrew Denekamp - Lead Andrew Allen Cole Guthrie
Cantor Jerry Meyer Jim Runyan Amanda Horn
Eucharistic Minister - Blood
Jacque Blaha (sub req.) Jean Hohm Joni Osnes Deacon John Osnes
Deacon John Osnes Bob Weaver Joyce Williamson Larry Williamson
Mary Blauvelt Brad Blauvelt Deacon John Osnes Pauline Stoffel
Eucharistic Minister - Body Bernadette Usera Marty Quinn Lorinda Collings
Hospitality Steve Colgan Sue Colgan
Barb Coyle Mike Coyle
Joseph Wilhelmi Thomas Wilhelmi Michael Wilhelmi
Lector John Usera Dave Allardyce
Pamela Weaver Joshua Weaver
Cathleen Denekamp Bridgette Fode
Sacristan Richard Long Jeff Mizenko Stacy Tate
Schedules are posted online at OLBH.ORG and at schedule; if you do not have internet access schedules are available in the office. If you are unable to serve as scheduled please arrange for your replacement – use the (request sub) link on your schedule in Web Terminal.
Necrology To remember in prayer for the repose of their souls, on the anniversary of their death or burial, those whose deaths are recorded in the parish; and the bishops, priests, and deacons that have served the Diocese of Rapid City.
July 23 Joseph J. Mahon (1985) July 24 Msgr. Joseph H. Golden (1968)
July 26 Rev. Robert DeMeyer, S.J. (1913)
Msgr. William P. Leahy (1965)
John “Jack” William Smith (2009)
July 29 Jeanne Cecile Skog (2014)
Daily Readings
Monday: MI 6:1-4, 6-8; PS 50:5-6, 8-9, 16BC-17, 21 AND 23; MT 12:38-42
Tuesday: MI 7:14-15, 18-20; PS 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8; MT 12:46-50
Wednesday: 2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1BC-2AB, 2CD-3, 4-5, 6; MT 20:20-28
Thursday: JER 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; PS 36:6-7AB, 8-9, 10-11; MT 13:10-17
Friday: JER 3:14-17; JEREMIAH 31:10, 11-12ABCD, 13; MT 13:18-23
Saturday: JER 7:1-11; PS 84:3, 4, 5-6A AND 8A, 11; MT 13:24-30
Sunday: 2 KGS 4:42-44; PS 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18; EPH 4:1-6; JN 6:1-15
The weekly readings can be found anytime online on the USCCB website or by clicking: Weekly Readings
Safe Environment The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for our children. To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator. In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving children or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. Victim Assistance Coordinator - Barbara Scherr 605.209.3418 Safe Faith Environment Safe Faith Environment Training is mandatory for all paid staff and adult volunteers please contact Katie, Safe Faith Environment Coordinator, at 787.5168 for details.
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
The office of Stewardship invites you to the 2018 Summit, September 22 from 10-4 PM at Terra Sancta. Bring the entire family! We will celebrate with Mass, a healing service, inspirational speakers, and a Youth Track for ages PreK-high school. The cost is $25/person or $50/family or couple. Visit: www.the2018summit.com.
D i r e c t o r o f D e v e l o p m e n t The Diocese of Rapid City is accepting applications for the full time (40 hours per week) position of Director of Development. FUNCTIONS: The Director plans, organizes, implements and evaluates all philanthropic activities for the support and benefit of the Diocese of Rapid City including but not limited to the Annual Appeal, Annual Giving Society, Estate gifts and special needs gifts. The Director is responsible for grant applications and the management of fundraising programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and techniques for small to medium–sized nonprofits. Experience building and maintaining a contact management system of donors in which planned donor contacts are initiated from the development office based on capacity to give and affinity with the diocesan activity or program. Open until filled. APPLICATION PROCESS: Job descriptions and a diocesan application form can be found on the website by clicking on the employment icon at https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org.
5th Annual Western SD Bishop’s Golf Classic Join Bishop Gruss for the 5th Annual Western SD Bishop’s Golf Classic. The tournament will be held Monday, August 13 at Arrowhead Country Club. Registration is at 11:00 AM with a shotgun start at noon. For registration or sponsorship contact the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation at 605.343.3541.
Run 4 Life St. Brendan’s Knights of Columbus Council 4984 in Custer is sponsoring a Run 4 Life 10K (6.2 miles) on Saturday, August 4, on the Mickelson Trail from Crazy Horse to Custer. Registration begins at 6:30 AM at the Custer Visitors Center with bus transportation to the starting line at 7 AM. The race starts at 8 AM and finishes at the caboose in Harbach Park. Contact Jack Sales for information at 321.501.1978.
R u m m a g e S a l e The Junior class of St. Thomas More is asking for you to donate items for a rummage sale that will be held Friday and Saturday, September 7-8. Items may be donated by dropping them off at STM or calling emailing Carol at [email protected] for pick up. The proceeds will offset the costs of planning and hosting Prom and Post Prom 2019.
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet an adults only workshop presented by Hollie Strand and Detective Elliott Harding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be presented Sunday, July 29 from 1:30-3 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, 922 5th Street in Rapid City. This is vital information for parents, grandparents, teachers, clergy and anyone interested in internet safety.
Why does God have rules? God has rules to protect us and help us. God also has rules to help us grow and become all that he wants us to be. Think of feeding a baby, the baby may not like the food,
but we know that he needs it to be healthy and to grow. Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. (Galatians 3:23-24)
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE STURGIS RALLY Did you know that in the US the three largest human trafficking events in the nation are the Super Bowl, the US Open Golf Tournament and the Sturgis Rally? According to Becky Rasmussen with calltofreedom.org, South Dakota has more conviction of human trafficking than any other state. St. Josephine Bakhita is considered to be one of the Patron Saints for victims of slavery and human trafficking. Please consider praying for St. Josephine Bakhita’s intercession, particularly leading up to the Rally.
50 years of Permanent Diaconate Bishop Robert D. Gruss invites the people of the Diocese of Rapid City to celebrate 50 years of the U.S. Permanent Diaconate, Friday, September 7, at Blessed Sacrament Church beginning with Mass at 6 PM and a reception to follow. If you have any
photos of deacons over the years please contact Deacon Sass at 605-343-3541 or [email protected].
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