Praying for the Elect and Candidates. Helping children in Santa Luisa School. Growing and celebrating through the teachings of Jesus Christ

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1 March 30, 2014 Fourth Sunday of Lent Sturgis Road, Piedmont, SD57769 phone: fax: web: olbh.org Pastor: Fr. Steve Biegler Deacons: Walt Wilson, John Osnes, & Greg Sass Family Faith Festival Coordinator: Deb Steele Youth Ministry Coordinator: Life Teen & Edge: Teresa Thompson Children s Ministry Coordinator: Megan Hamer megan.hamer@olbh.org Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Coordinator: Jenny Scherr jenny.scherr@olbh.org Liturgy Coordinator: Lorraine Rieth-Ptacek lorraine.ptacek@olbh.org Parish Administrative Assistant: Larry Williamson larry.williamson@olbh.org Bookkeeper: Lorinda Collings lorinda.collings@olbh.org Maintenance Coordinator: Erik Haakedahl erik.haakedahl@olbh.org Liturgy and Prayer Sunday Liturgy: Anticipation Mass Saturday, 5:00 PM Sunday, 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM Daily Liturgy: Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 8:30 AM 8:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday, 6:30 7:30 PM Saturday, 3:30 4:30 PM Office Hours 8:30-12:00; 1:00-3:30 M-F (Open at 9:00 on Friday) 30 minutes before & after weekend Liturgies Praying for the Elect and Candidates At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday eve, three adults will receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Samantha Hough will be baptized, confirmed and receive Holy Eucharist. Rich Ptacek and Shad Olson will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist. As Catholics, we recognize the baptism which people receive in other Christian churches, so we do not re-baptize. As these adults prepare for reception of the sacraments, please keep them in prayer. Preparation to receive the sacraments is not merely an intellectual exercise, but first of all a spiritual journey. The power of prayer is an essential component. Likewise, please lift up the children who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion on May 4 th. They are: Christina Bartlett Taya Bucholz Matthew Denekamp Gabrielle Holzer Dillon McCollar Sydney Bremer Leah Butolph Aidan Hedderman Dayten Johns Caleb Weishaar Helping children in Santa Luisa School While working at the seminary in Rome, I helped with an immersion trip to El Salvador. We visited Santa Luisa School in San Salvador, in the capital city. The school serves poor children in a tough area. This Catholic School is run by religious sisters. Families are asked to pay what they can, but many have little or no money to spare. So the sisters rely on donations to keep the school running. When our group visited and told the sister who was the principal of the school that we had collected $2,500 to help support their school, she broke down in tears of joy. They had been worried about how to keep the doors open. Last year, parishioners from the Cathedral and Our Lady of the Black Hills sponsored over 225 children. Our parish sponsored children in the second grade in 2013, so this year we have the names of the same children (now in third grade). Jane Glanzer, an OLBH parishioner, is coordinating the sponsoring program for us. The cost to sponsor a child is $52/year. We have photos of 29 children. If you sponsored a child last year and would like to sponsor the same child, then please contact Larry Williamson to reserve the child s photo. You will need to fill out a FORM with the $52 donation. Make your check out to Our Lady of the Black Hills, and we will send one check to the SCOPE Foundation. S.C.O.P.E. is a 501(c)(3) public charity which was formed specifically to support the Santa Luisa School. For more information: Your commitment includes praying for that child during the school year. One of the best ways to help people out of poverty is a good education. It is so simple and yet such a blessing to these brothers and sisters of ours. In these more difficult economic times we need to be reminded often of those who have so much less. Our individual efforts combined become a powerful witness to our trust in God and our care for less fortunate. Peace in Christ, Fr. Steve Growing and celebrating through the teachings of Jesus Christ

2 CRS Rice Bowl Reflection: Malawi This week, CRS Rice Bowl invites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Malawi. We are encouraged to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle, Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers, and reminded that, just as He labored to create the universe, God sanctifies and calls us to work. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Malawi and all around the world, that we work with joy for God s greater glory. Our Lady of the Black Hills Adult Retreat: "The Joy of the Gospel" Encounter the Risen Christ in Scripture presented by Sr. Marie Schwan at Terra Sancta April 27, 2014 Divine Mercy Sunday. Brunch will be served from 10:30-11:00 AM followed by the retreat from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Registration details to be announced soon OLBH Lenten Friday Schedule 5:30 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 PM: Stations of the Cross April 4 - Traditional led by Deacon John Osnes April 11 For Teenagers led by Middle School 6:30 PM: Soup Supper 7:00 PM: Teen Bible Timeline bible study 7:00 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation Catechist Certification The Diocese of Rapid City is offering the Basic Veritatis Splendor Institute s Catechist Certification Program again next year. If you are interested in learning more about the program visit or contact the parish office. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training Opportunity Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is the faith formation program for children in preschool-3rd grade in our parish. We have a wonderful training opportunity coming to our diocese beginning this summer and our parish is looking for individuals who would like to attend the CGS training. The course prepares the participant with a solid background in theological and pedagogical study of the work presented to the children. I welcome questions regarding CGS and this upcoming course. Please contact Jenny Scherr (jenny.scherr@olbh.org). New Narthex Rack CD Born Again- Faith Alone In one of his most focused talks to date, Stephen Ray discusses salvation, the authentic biblical understanding of being "born again", and how we are saved by faith, but not "faith alone". With great humor and doctrinal depth, he goes all the way back to Abraham to show that we are saved by faith and obedience to all that Christ demands of us. Anniversary Fr. Gerald Scherer will observe his 60th Ordination Anniversary to the Priesthood on Sunday, May 4, 2014, 8 a.m. Mass, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Reception to follow. Hospitality Ministers Needed for the 6:00 PM Sunday Mass Hospitality Ministers greet parishioners as they arrive for the weekend and Holy Day liturgies, select gift bearers, assist with the offertory collection during Mass, distribute bulletins after Mass, secure the collection money, and straighten worship aides in the pews after Mass. This Ministry is open to adults as well as high school students who work as a team with an adult. Time commitment: An hour in addition to Mass [approximately 30 minutes before and after Mass] Contact Sue or Steve Colgan for more information: sscolgan@rap.midco.net Celebrate God s Gift of Creation on April 6 The faith formation classes on Sunday, April 6, will be celebrating God s gift of creation and learning about our responsibility to care it. Bring your garden seeds for a special blessing. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Senior Moment The next meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on April 1 in St. Joseph Hall. Bob and Pam Wentz will present a slide show of their recent trip to the Holy Land with Biship Gruss. All seniors (55+) are invited. The Collection Basket March 23 Collection 4, Adopt a Seminarian - Bottles of Hope Rectory 1, Miscellaneous Donations Rice Bowl CRS Collection 1, Diocese of RC Priest Retirement 3, Total Contributions 11, The measurement we have been displaying (Collection less the Average Weekly Expense) since February was not accurately conveying our income vs expenses: the collection is not the only source of funds for expenses, and expenses have been lower than budgeted. We are developing a different measurement to present more accurate financial data between the quarterly financial statements that are included in the bulletin. The Third Quarter Financial Statement will be included in the May 4 th bulletin. Please prayerfully consider automatic payments via electronic withdrawals or check service. Stop in the Parish Office for details or call Growing and celebrating through the teachings of Jesus Christ

3 This Week at Our Lady of the Black Hills March 31 through April 6, 2014 Psalter: Week IV Monday, March 31 8:00 AM: Liturgy (violet) Mass Intention: Alfred Biegler 7:00 PM: Communal Penance Service at the Cathedral Tuesday, April 1 8:00 AM: Liturgy (violet) Mass Intention: Abby Litche 8:30 AM 4:00 PM: Catholic Schoolhouse 4:00 PM: OLBH serves at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission 5:00 PM: Praying the Bible Lumko Method 6:30 PM: Stewardship Council 7:00 PM: Boy Scouts 7:00 PM: Senior Moments Fr. Steve is attending Good Leaders, Good Shepherds at Terra Sancta this week; all are welcome to join the priests at Terra Sancta for daily liturgy in the Holy Cross Chapel Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 AM Wednesday, April 2 6:30 AM: Early Bird Bible Study 8:30 AM 8:00 PM: Adoration 9:00 AM Noon: Food Pantry 6:30 PM 7:30 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday, April 3 5:30 PM: Centennial Committee 7:00 PM: Knights of Columbus Meeting Friday, April 4 5:30 PM 6:00 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 PM: Stations of the Cross 6:30 PM: Soup Supper 7:00 PM 7:30 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, April 5 9:00 AM Noon: Food Pantry 3:30 PM 4:30 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30 PM: Rosary 5:00 PM: Liturgy (violet) Mass Intention: Brent Johnson 6:00 PM: Catechist Appreciation Party Roosevelt Swim Center Sunday, April 6 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 9:00 AM: Liturgy (violet) Mass Intention: OLBH Community; OLBH sister parishes 10:30 AM 12:00 PM: Faith Formation Family Faith Festival; RCIA (Sacrament of Confirmation). 4:15 PM 5:45 PM: Faith Formation Family Faith Festival 6:00 PM: Liturgy (violet) Mass Intention: Diocesan Masses for Life Communal Penance Services All begin at 7:00 PM March 31 Cathedral, Rapid City April 9 St. Isaac Jogues, Rapid City April 10 St. Anthony of Padua, Hot Springs Prayers for Life and Health Concerns Joe Creek Jim Wranek Ray & Betty Walz Don Thrall Fr. Arni Kari Pam Jones (Daughter of Dennis and Judy Schumacher) Reggie Gingras Tim Davies (Brother of Mike Davies) Alan Kinney Eldean Montgomery (Father of LaChell McCollar) Bud Gross (Father of Mary Langbehn) Madonna Bucholz (Mother of Joe Bucholz) Marjorie Waits (Mother of Pam Freeman) Eileen Weber (Mother of Walt Wilson) Marcella Kraft Tim Sheely (Father of Dani Sheely) Vicki Crowley Sidney Delvaux Easton Erdman (Grandson of Patty Cariveau) Marge Robinson Please contact the parish office to request prayers Prayers for the Repose of the Soul Lorraine Lesnar (Aunt of Deacon Greg Sass) Elizabeth Sumarno Fr. Paul Dahms Please contact the parish office to request prayers Intentions of the Holy Father for April Universal: That governments may foster the protection of creation and the just distribution of natural resources. For Evangelization: That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness. Prayer Chain/Card Ministry If you or someone you know needs prayer or a card for shut-ins, illness, sympathy, etc., please contact the Parish Office at or Mary Langbehn at

4 Friday, April 4, 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross Apr 5, 5:00 PM Apr 6, 9:00 AM Apr 6, 6:00 PM Celebrant Fr. Steve Fr. Steve Fr. Steve Deacon Deacon John Osnes Altar Server Isaac Gehlsen Aric Dyczek Madyson Gamroth Kimberly Schacher Abigail Harmon Richard Harmon Savannah Inman Jack Wenger Haley Gruba Bread Baker Mary Blauvelt Eucharistic Minister - Blood Eucharistic Minister - Body Hospitality Lector Charlie Desmond Eileen Desmond John Usera Bernadette Usera Jean Schubauer Larry Williamson Joyce Williamson Dennis Fischer Morgan Sears Carter Neilan Andrew Neilan Teresa Thompson Phillip Thompson Michelle Bucholz Deb Steele Judy Wilson Bev Kramer Lorinda Collings Pam Freeman Ken Freeman Jennifer Ryder Joni Osnes Frank Boner Billie Inman Donna Boner Diane Clarke Tristen Sears Marlys Sears Paige Gehlsen Pascal Bedard Cantor Julie Jensen Rose Held Maria Hartung Sacristan Ken Van Asma Kathy Van Asma Bob Weaver Schedule is posted online at OLBH.ORG If you are unable to serve as scheduled please arrange for your replacement Safe Faith Environment Coordinator Teresa Thompson (605) Safe Faith Environment Training is mandatory for all paid staff and adult volunteers. April 1, 9 AM at St. Thomas Moore Middle School room 214. Victim Assistance Coordinator Barbara Scherr (605) Matthew Blauvelt Brad Blauvelt Mary Blauvelt Upcoming training opportunities: Confidential and Caring: The role of the Victim Assistance Coordinator is to support as a knowledgeable companion, persons who bring complaints of sexual misconduct by church personnel either to their attention or to the attention of the diocese. Diocese of Rapid City, PO Box 678 Rapid City, SD Upcoming Special Collections April 18: Holy Land April 27: Catholic Home Missions Necrology To remember in prayer on the anniversary of their death or burial those whose deaths are recorded in the parish and bishops, priests, and deacons that have served this diocese. March 31 Michelle A. Pittillo (2003) April 2 Rev. Edward S. Calahan (1944) Vera M. Eberlein (1987) April 4 Rev. William Fitsgerald, S.J. (1987) April 5 Raylord F. Kasuske (1991) Richard J. Niehoff (2010) April 6 Rev. Nicholas M. McNamara (1959) Daily Readings Monday IS 65:17-21; PS 30:2 AND 4, 5-6, 11-12A AND 13B; JN 4:43-54 Tuesday EZ 47:1-9, 12; PS 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; JN 5:1-16 Wednesday IS 49:8-15; PS 145:8-9, 13CD-14, 17-18; JN 5:17-30 Thursday EX 32:7-14; PS 106:19-20, 21-22, 23; JN 5:31-47 Friday WIS 2:1A, 12-22; PS 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 AND 23; JN 7:1-2, 10, Saturday JER 11:18-20; PS 7:2-3, 9BC-10, 11-12; JN 7:40-53 Sunday EZ 37:12-14; PS 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; ROM 8:8-11; JN 11:1-45

5 Contemplative Prayer with the Bishop Bishop Robert Gruss, in his February column in the West River Catholic, invites us in this season of Lent to enter into the discipline of conversion. As a work in progress, moving in a positive direction Bishop Gruss calls us to a change of heart through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. For the past year Bishop Gruss has been teaching and encouraging us to spend time with God in silence, in contemplative prayer, because only then we can experience the full union with God. On Monday, March 31, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Church, join the bishop for the third follow-up session of his original contemplative prayer retreat. The evening will include Bishop Gruss presentation, question and answer period and time for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament The event is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses. For detailed information see Blessed Sacrament Church website. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat A Rachel s Vineyard Retreat will be held April 25-27, 2014 in Rapid City, SD. The confidential retreats are for those who are spiritually hurting after an abortion and want to experience the healing love of Christ. The cost for the retreat is $ for meals, a private room, and all retreat materials. Financial assistance is available. Registration deadline is Monday, April 21st! For more information or to register, contact Carol Kling at or ckling@sdplains.com. Centennial Committee Meeting The Centennial Committee will meet April 3 at 5:30 PM in the library to discuss the OLBH Centennial celebration preparations; all are welcome. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH Catholic Social Services will host the Annual Palm Sunday Brunch on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center, 2111 North LaCrosse Street in Rapid City. Father Larry Snyder, the keynote speaker, is President of Catholic Charities USA, the national office of more than 2,766 local Catholic Charity Agencies and Institutions nationwide, that provide assistance to more than 10-million people annually. Catholic Social Services in Rapid City provides services to individuals and families of all faiths living in western South Dakota, on a sliding fee basis. The Palm Sunday Brunch helps support our programs. Brunch tickets are complimentary, with a free will offering requested at the Brunch. Please contact Catholic Social Services to secure your FREE tickets. All seats are reserved. Please call to reserve your complimentary brunch tickets. Perpetual Adoration at the Cathedral The Cathedral is beginning Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday). The participation of Catholics throughout Rapid City and Piedmont is essential. You are encouraged to also join 500 Catholics. It is important to have people committed to being present to be assured someone is present before the Lord all the time. The goal is to have three persons for each hour of the day. Having three persons each hour of each day of the week means we need 500 Catholic faithful to commit to one hour of adoration each week. You are encouraged to look at your schedule and consider this gift; a gift to the Lord, a gift to you, a gift for our parishes and diocese. The Lord will bless your sacrifice. There are three ways that you can sign up for a time to become one of the 500 Catholics participating in this great adventure in prayer and deepening relationship with the Lord. For those with internet, you can go to the Cathedral web site ( or use ( and enter your name, address and phone number and select an hour in the week that will work for you. Your information will be confidential and the only persons who will receive your name and phone number will be the other two people you are praying with during your hour. The web site also has a calendar that lists the hours of each week and how many (not the names) are signed up for each hour. If you do not use the internet, you can call the Cathedral rectory ( ) and sign up by giving us your name, and phone number. Your information will be confidential. Your name and phone number will only be shared with the other two people who are praying with you during your selected hour. Leaving Iowa St. Thomas More High School presents Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Family Vacations, on Friday and Saturday, April 4th and 5th at 7:30 PM on the Terra Sancta stage. Reserved seat tickets are available by calling Shawna at , or you may purchase at the door. Freshly baked unleavened bread at Eucharist The official Church guidelines for Mass states: The bread for celebrating the Eucharist must be made only from wheat, must be recently baked, and according to the ancient tradition, must be unleavened. The meaning of the sign demands that... [it] truly have the appearance of food (General Instruction for the Roman Missal, 320). In keeping with this directive, our parish uses freshly baked unleavened bread made only from wheat.

6 Please let these advertisers know you saw their ad in the OLBH bulletin! Faith Formation Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Edge, Life Teen & Adult Life Place your ad here contact the office for details FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MEDICAL CLINIC Kimberly Hinz, PA-C Leroy Krueger, PA-C Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm 8075 Stagestop Road, Summerset S.D Piedmont Preschool Contact Virginia - Director at Our Lady of the Black Hills parishioners receive a 10% discount new customers only. 6:30 AM 6:30 PM Monday through Friday Preschool Home cooked meals CDA certified staff To find out how to join, contact Deputy Grand Knight John Black Hills Construction Snow Removal Residential drives $25 Commercial $30 per hour Place your ad here contact the office for details For information on ads or to place an ad, please contact Larry at or olbh@olbh.org