G ENERAL M AIL Diocese of Sioux City

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018

August, Month of the Sacred Heart of Mary FROM THE OFFICE OF: BISHOP: Letter regarding Clergy Sexual Abuse (includes Spanish version) VICAR GENERAL: Changes regarding Mass Intentions Presbyteral Council Elections PARISH ACCOUNTING: Annual Financial Report Reminder VOCATIONS: Holy Hours for Vocations WORSHIP: Deanery Holy Hours and Dinner Schedules 2018-2019 ALGONA, BISHOP GARRIGAN HIGH SCHOOL: Music of the Heart Concert COMPASS POINTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE: Substance Use, Addiction and Recovery Seminar MILFORD, ST. JOSEPH: Labor Day Priests BBQ SIOUX CITY, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER: Physician Assisted Suicide Seminar “A Right or a Wrong?”

DATES TO NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR

Documents compiled by Renee DeMay & Grace Zavala

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018, 9:30 am Presbyterate Day St. Mary Parish, Storm Lake "click here" to register

OCTOBER 11, 2018, 10:30 am Presbyteral Council Meeting College of Consultors Meeting Sacred Heart Parish, Early

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018, 10:30 am Presbyteral Council Meeting College of Consultors Meeting Sacred Heart Parish, Early

OCTOBER 15-18, 2018 Triennial Diocesan Priests Retreat St. Benedict Center Schuyler, Nebraska

O FFICE OF THE B ISHOP

MEMO TO:

All Pastors

FROM: Bishop Nickless DATE: 22 August 2018 RE:

Letter in Response to Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

My dear brothers, The following is my letter, in both English and Spanish, addressing the most recent revelations regarding sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church. Father Brad Pelzel previously shared this letter with you by email. It has been added to our Diocese of Sioux City website, my personal Facebook page and other communications from our offices. Thank you to all of you who addressed this difficult issue in your homilies and Masses this past weekend. I also invite you to share my letter with your parishioners, either by an announcement at an upcoming Mass, in your parish bulletins or by any other suitable means. My prayers are with each of you as you acknowledge, address and move forward as best you can following these most recent allegations. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or simply need brotherly support.

D IOCESE OF S IOUX C ITY 1821

JACKSON STREET • SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51105 (712) 233-7555 • FAX: (712) 233-7557

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP A letter from Bishop Nickless to all the faithful of the Diocese of Sioux City in response to the recent reports of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

21 August 2018 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, In response to the Pennsylvania grand jury report made public last week, and the accusations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, please know that I feel as you do. I am disgusted by the horrible, soul-searing details of these crimes. I am filled with anger against those Church leaders who allowed such men to persist in their actions, and who failed gravely in their responsibility by trying to hide these truths from everyone. I am overwhelmed by sadness at the damage done to innocent lives. And yet, I am grateful – grateful for the courage of the victims who have come forward, and grateful for the harsh light of truth, which can hopefully force needed change. We must not tolerate anything less. The release of the report serves as a kind of examination of conscience. May we all, but especially we bishops, have the grace and humility to be truly contrite, and to resolve firmly to amend our ways and cling to our Savior, Jesus Christ, our only sure hope. To those who have been harmed by sexual abuse in the Church, I again express my extreme, personal sorrow. You are beloved children of God, and we have wronged you. If you have not yet done so, please come forward to share your story, whether to the Church or to civil officials. In this way, you can help to hold us accountable for what has happened. I promise again to do whatever is in my power to assist you. I am always willing to meet with you, to listen to you, to beg your forgiveness, and to help in any way I can. I also renew my promise to cooperate fully with law enforcement. I also affirm the great majority of clergy, consecrated persons, and faithful throughout the Church, and in particular the priests who serve our Diocese, who have never committed nor tolerated by their silence such sins and crimes. You now bear the scorn of the world, not through your own fault, but because of the transgressions of a few. In this, too, we follow Christ, who goes before us so that we can know the way. Please continue to hold firm in your faith! There is nowhere else to go. Although it may be of scant comfort, I urge you to recognize that the standards and procedures put in place by the Catholic Church since the sexual abuse scandal first broke in 2001 have been remarkably effective, as far as they go. No policy can be perfect, of course, but young people and vulnerable adults are as safe as we can humanly make them in our schools and parishes. The Dallas Charter, however, as this current iteration of the scandal shows, still fails to hold bishops adequately accountable, either for abuse or for covering up abuse. It needs to be changed. As I said in my Catholic Globe letter of August 9th, good policies and good governance are necessary, but not sufficient, in responding to evil. If we hope to cleanse the Church, we must do more than make policies. We must respond more fully and radically to God’s call to holiness, and to the way of the Cross. Though we live in the world, we must commit again not to be of the world. Again, I ask all of us to examine our consciences. When we see sin, we need to name it, specifically, as St. Paul does: homosexual activity, adultery, fornication and lewd conduct of any kind. Do not be afraid to speak the truth in love and to ask for forgiveness. I ask you to join me in three specific actions, as much as you can, in the coming months to respond to this situation. (1) PRAY: Jesus said, “Knock, and it will be opened to you; seek, and you will find.” We need Jesus to show us the path forward, and not imagine we can find it ourselves. We need therefore to commit to increase our daily prayer. I ask you, as much as you can, to pray daily, especially either the Rosary or the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, for the holiness and fidelity of me and my fellow Bishops and priests, and for healing in the midst of pain, especially for the victims of clergy sexual abuse. (2) HOPE: St. Peter enjoins us, “Be always ready to give reason for the hope that is within you.” Remember that God has promised always to be with us, and that the gates of Hell will not prevail against the power of Christ in the Church. Do not despair; be people of hope, even in these dark times. The spiritual treasures of the Church do not depend on us or our worthiness, but only on God’s perfect faithfulness. Cling firmly to God, and to our Catholic faith. Reflect often on the words of Pope St. John Paul II: “Be not afraid.” God can and does bring good out of evil. (3) FAST: Jesus said, “Some demons can only be driven out with prayer and fasting.” Specifically, as an act of reparation for the sins of priests and bishops, I ask that each of us in the Diocese commit to pray and fast on the First Friday of September (the 7th). Please fast, at least on this day, from food, or from alcohol, or from social media, or from whatever you need to so that you can grow in holiness. Moreover, if you are able, pray the novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and do some sort of fasting on the nine consecutive First Fridays (September – May). May Christ extend again His mercy and grace to us all. May He give us the grace to reject every temptation and evil that afflicts us. May He give us the grace of true contrition for all the times we have sinned. May He sustain among us His priestly ministry of the forgiveness of sins. May He make all of us into His blessed instruments for peace in the Church, and in the world. May each one of you know the love of Christ in your heart, now and always. Your chastened brother in Christ,

Most Reverend R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY 1821 JACKSON STREET • SIOUX CITY, I OWA 51105 (712) 233-7555 • FAX: (712) 233-7557

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Carta del Obispo Nickless a todos los fieles de la Diócesis de Sioux City en respuesta a los recientes informes de abuso sexual en la Iglesia Católica. [Traducida por P. David Esquiliano] 21 de agosto 2018 Queridos hermanas y hermanos en Cristo, En respuesta al informe del gran jurado de Pensilvania, hecho público la semana pasada, y las acusaciones contra el ex-Cardenal Theodore McCarrick, sepan que siento lo mismo que ustedes. Estoy disgustado por los detalles horribles y abrasadores de estos crímenes. Estoy lleno de ira contra los líderes de la Iglesia que permitieron que esos hombres persistieran en sus acciones, y que fracasaron gravemente en su responsabilidad al tratar de ocultar estas verdades a todos. Estoy abrumado por la tristeza por el daño infligido a vidas inocentes. Y sin embargo, estoy agradecido, agradecido por la valentía de las víctimas que se han presentado y agradecido por la dura luz de la verdad, que espero pueda forzar el cambio necesario. No debemos tolerar nada menos. La publicación del informe sirve como una especie de examen de conciencia. Que todos nosotros, pero especialmente nosotros, los obispos, tengamos la gracia y la humildad para estar verdaderamente contritos, y para resolver firmemente la enmienda de nuestros caminos y aferrarnos a nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo, nuestra única esperanza segura. Para aquellos que han sido lastimados por el abuso sexual en la Iglesia, nuevamente expreso mi dolor personal y extremo. Ustedes son hijos amados de Dios, y les hemos herido. Si aún no lo han hecho, por favor hablen y compartan su historia, ya sea a la Iglesia o a funcionarios civiles. De esta manera, pueden ayudarnos a hacernos responsables de lo sucedido. Prometo nuevamente hacer lo que esté en mi poder para ayudarles. Siempre estoy dispuesto a reunirme con ustedes, escucharles, pedirles perdón y ayudarles de cualquier manera que me sea posible. También renuevo mi promesa de cooperar plenamente con la aplicación de la ley. También afirmo a la gran mayoría del clero, personas consagradas y fieles en toda la Iglesia, y en particular los sacerdotes que sirven a nuestra Diócesis, que nunca han cometido ni tolerado con su silencio tales pecados y crímenes. Ahora llevan la carga del desprecio del mundo, no por su propia culpa, sino por las transgresiones de unos pocos. En esto, también, seguimos a Cristo, que va delante de nosotros para guiarnos en el camino. ¡Por favor, continúen firmes en su fe! No hay otro lugar adonde ir. Aunque puede ser de poca ayuda, le insto a reconocer que los estándares y procedimientos establecidos por la Iglesia Católica desde el primer escándalo de abuso sexual que estalló en el 2001 han sido notablemente eficaces, dentro de sus límites. Ninguna política puede ser perfecta, por supuesto, pero los jóvenes y los adultos vulnerables están tan seguros como humanamente podemos tenerlos en nuestras escuelas y parroquias. El Estatuto de Dallas, sin embargo, como nos ha revelado esta iteración actual del escándalo, sigue sin responsabilizar adecuadamente a los obispos, ya sea por abuso o por encubrimiento de abuso. Necesita cambiar. Como dije en mi carta del Catholic Globe del 9 de agosto, las buenas políticas y el buen gobierno son necesarios, pero no suficientes, para responder al mal. Si esperamos limpiar a la Iglesia, debemos hacer más que establecer políticas. Debemos responder de manera más completa y radical al llamado de Dios a la santidad y al camino de la Cruz. Aunque vivimos en el mundo, debemos comprometernos nuevamente a no ser del mundo. Una vez más, les pido a todos que examinemos nuestras conciencias. Cuando veamos pecado, necesitamos nombrarlo, específicamente, como lo hace San Pablo: actividad homosexual, adulterio, fornicación y conducta lasciva de cualquier tipo. No teman decir la verdad con amor y pedir perdón. Le pido que se unan a mí en tres acciones específicas, tanto como les sea posible, en los próximos meses para responder a esta situación. (1) ORACIÓN: Jesús dijo: "Toca, y se te abrirá; busca, y encontrarás." Necesitamos que Jesús nos muestre el camino a seguir, y no imaginar que podemos encontrarlo nosotros mismos. Por lo tanto, necesitamos comprometernos a aumentar nuestra oración diaria. Les pido, tanto como les sea posible, que oren diariamente, especialmente el Rosario o la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, por la santidad y fidelidad de su servidor y mis compañeros Obispos y sacerdotes, y por la sanación en medio del dolor, especialmente por las víctimas del abuso sexual por parte de clérigos. (2) ESPERANZA: San Pedro nos ordena: "Estén siempre listos para dar razón de la esperanza que hay dentro de ustedes.” Recuerden que Dios ha prometido siempre estar con nosotros, y que las puertas del Infierno no prevalecerán contra el poder de Cristo en la Iglesia. No se desesperen; sean gente de esperanza, incluso en estos tiempos oscuros. Los tesoros espirituales de la Iglesia no dependen de nosotros ni de nuestra dignidad, sino solo de la fidelidad perfecta de Dios. Aférrense firmemente a Dios y a nuestra fe Católica. Reflexionen a menudo sobre las palabras del Papa San Juan Pablo II: "No temas”. Dios puede y hace surgir bien del mal. (3) AYUNO: Jesús dijo: "Algunos demonios solo pueden ser expulsados con oración y ayuno". Específicamente, como un acto de reparación por los pecados de sacerdotes y obispos, pido que cada uno de nosotros en la Diócesis se comprometa a orar y ayunar el primer viernes de septiembre (el día 7). Por favor, ayunen, al menos en este día, ya sea de alimentos, de alcohol, de las redes sociales, o de lo que sea que necesite para que pueda crecer en santidad. Además, si pueden, recen la novena al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y hagan algún tipo de ayuno en los nueve primeros viernes del mes consecutivos (septiembre - mayo). Que Cristo extienda nuevamente Su misericordia y gracia a todos nosotros. Que Él nos dé la gracia de rechazar toda tentación y mal que nos aflija. Que Él nos dé la gracia de la verdadera contrición por todas las veces que hemos pecado. Que Él sostenga entre nosotros su ministerio sacerdotal del perdón de los pecados. Que Él nos convierta a todos en Sus benditos instrumentos para la paz en la Iglesia y en el mundo. Que cada uno de ustedes experimente el amor de Cristo en su corazón, ahora y siempre. Su afligido hermano en Cristo,

S.E. Mons. R. Walker Nickless Obispo de Sioux City

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY 1821 JACKSON STREET • SIOUX CITY, I OWA 51105 (712) 233-7555 • FAX: (712) 233-7557

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY Office of the Vicar General

To: From: RE: Date:

Pastors, Priests, Deacons and Parish bookkeepers Fr. Brad Pelzel Changes regarding Mass Intention August 22, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In consultation with the Presbyteral Council, effective July 1, 2018 Bishop Nickless amended the Particular Law of the Diocese of Sioux City regarding Mass Intentions. There was an article about all the updated policies that went into effect on July 1 st in the June 28, 2018 edition of the Catholic Globe newspaper, and the first policy update covered in that article was Mass Intentions. In recent weeks we have received some communications regarding the amended policy and questions regarding its implementation. The updated policy is included with this memo for your reading. If you find that you still have a question or need a clarification regarding this policy feel free to contact me at [email protected] or (712) 233-7521. Sincerely, Fr. Brad Pelzel

Chapter IV section 3

MASS INTENTIONS [Originally promulgated by Bishop Greteman, October 2, 1978; amended by Bishop Soens on December 13, 1983, August 20, 1996, December 17, 1996; amended by Bishop Nickless on July 1, 2018]

IV.3.19 Rational The venerable and ancient practice of the faithful making an offering to the priest for the intention of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is guided by ecclesiastical law. Blessed Pope Paul VI wrote “This practice by which the faithful unite themselves more clearly with Christ offering himself as a victim thus deriving more abundant fruits from the sacrifice (of the Mass), has not merely been approved but has been positively encouraged by the Church. It is regarded as a sign of union of the baptized person with Christ and or the faithful wit h the priest who exercises his ministry for their good” (Firma in Traditione, June 15, 1974). It is opportune, therefore, to reiterate the universal norms found in the Code of Canon Law, Book IV, Title III, The Most Holy Eucharist, and Chapter III, Offerings Given in the Celebration of Mass. This reiteration underscores the following further application of these norms in the Diocese of Sioux City. IV.3.20 Offering for Mass Intentions The customary Mass Offering of ten dollars [$10] is binding for the Diocese of Sioux City. All intentions are to be calculated on this basis unless the donor has voluntarily designated a larger offering or is only able to give a smaller amount or no monetary offering [canons 945, §2; 948; 952, §1 and §2]. a. It is not permissible for a priest to accept more Mass offerings than he can discharge in one calendar year [canon 953]. The ‘calendar year’ begins to run the day the obligation is accepted, unless there is some other lawful stipulation [canon 955, §2]. b. A pastor of a busy parish may receive more offerings for Mass intentions than can be discharged in one year. In such cases the Mass offerings are to be transferred to priests of proven integrity as soon as possible [canon 955, §1]. IV.3.21 Offering for Mass Intentions A Priest who celebrates or concelebrates more than one Mass on the same day may apply to each Mass the intention with which an offering was made, subject to the rule that he may retain for himself the offering for only one Mass and diocesan guidelines are to be followed [see paragraph 9 part “d” below] regarding the allocation of all other offerings. The exception being Christmas, when three offerings may be retained; [canon 951, §1 and §2]. IV.3.22 Separate Masses The norm is that separate Masses are to be applied for intentions for which an individual offering, even if small, has been made and accepted [canon 948]. Accordingly, a priest normally accepts one offering for one definite intention for one Mass. The content of this definite intention may be stipulated for one-person, multiple persons and/or include multiple prayer requests. Normally it is unlawful for a priest to accept multiple offerings for multiple intentions for one Mass.

Chapter IV section 3 IV.3.23 Mass for the People Pastors are strictly obligated to celebrate the Missa pro populo (Mass for the people) each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, with no monetary offering being taken for that Mass. [canon 534, §1 and §2]. IV.3.24 Mass Offering Fund Mass Offering funds are to be separately maintained from other parish funds, preferably in a checking account from which the Pastor may draw the appropriate amount on a regular basis. a. This account is owned [controlled] by the person of the Pastor, but in the manner of a trust, such that it does not go with the Pastor when he retires or is transferred. IV.3.25 Mass Offering Register Pastors are to have a special register in which to accurately note Mass intentions and offerings [canons 955, §3 and §4; 958, §1] and which is to be made available for inspection by the diocesan bishop or his delegate [canon 958, §2]. IV.3.26 The Priest’s Intention[s] The priest celebrant or concelebrant, acting in the person of Christ the Priest, brings the intentions of Christ himself for the whole Church to the celebration of every Mass. While it is commendable for the priest to remember various intentions, these cannot be considered part of the intention of the Mass with the offering attached and which always remains separate and distinct. IV.3.27 Canonical Requirements Priests are to observe all other canonical requirements regarding Mass offerings, e.g. avoidance of trafficking [canon 947], numbers of intentions to be accepted [canon 953], Masses without offerings [canon 945, §2], transfer of offerings [canons 954 and 955], and the obligation to fulfill Mass intentions [canons 948 and 949]. IV.2.28 Collective Intentions By way of exception, a collective intention (i.e. multiple offerings for multiple intentions satisfied in one Mass); [see ‘decree on Collective Mass Intentions, Congregation for the Clergy, Mos Iugiter 22.II.1991: AAS 83(1991) 443-446] is permitted in the Diocese of Sioux City only under the following conditions: a. The people making the offerings must be made aware at the time they make the offering that their Mass intentions will be remembered collectively at one Mass. b. They must be informed of the time and place of the Mass. c. Collective intentions are not permitted more frequently than twice a week per parish, and the Masses with collective intentions should be consistent from week to week and time of Mass. d. The celebrant may retain only the amount of one usual offering (i.e. $10) in accord with the diocesan custom, [see n. 2 above]. The remaining monetary offerings may be allocated to charitable works such as: i. If the parish supports a school, the stipends may be given to that school to help defray tuition for economically disadvantaged students.

Chapter IV section 3 ii. If the parish does not support a school, the monetary offerings may be used to support the parish program for Religious Education. iii. In consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council, it may be decided to apply these monetary offerings to a fund used to help individuals requesting emergency financial assistance or other charitable works. IV.3.29 Mass Offerings from Closed or Merged Parishes Mass Offerings with definite intentions that have been accepted before a merger or the closure/suppression of a Parish, and which are not able to be met by the actual Pastor, Parochial Vicar, or Sacramental assistant (retired priest) of the new or assuming parish are to be immediately sent to the Director of the Office Worship who is responsible for sending the Mass Offerings with their definite intentions to trusted Priests who are able to fulfill the celebration of Holy Mass for the specified intention. IV.3.30 Mass Offerings for the Propagation of the Faith Pastors and Priests with surplus Mass offerings are kindly asked in all instances to contact the Diocesan Office for the Propagation of the Faith before forwarding Mass Offerings to priests otherwise unknown to them. IV.3.31 Mass Offering for All Souls On the day of the Commemoration of All Souls (November 2), it is licit for priests to celebrate three Masses. One has a ‘free’ intention and the priest may accept a $10 Mass Offering; the second is for all of the faithful departed and a Mass Offering may not be accepted; the third is celebrated for the intentions of the Holy Father [Benedict XV, August 10, 1915]. Beyond the $10 Mass Offering, all other monies provided as All Souls offerings are to be turned over to the parish and allocated following the guidelines of the “collective intentions.” [see IV.2.28.d above].

Given from the Central Catholic Offices of the Diocese of Sioux City and promulgated on this, the 1st day of July 2018. _____________________________ Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City

_____________________________ Rev. Mr. David Lopez Ph.D. Chancellor

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All Priests Fr. Brad Pelzel August 22, 2018 Presbyteral Council Elections

Elections to fill the vacant seats on our Diocesan Presbyteral Council concluded on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. For the Northwest Deanery, Fr. Bruce Lawler was the only priest nominated who accepted the nomination and therefore automatically received the seat, making a formal election unnecessary. Representing the Priests who have retired from parish administration, Fr. Steve Brodersen was elected. His term of office will end on June 30, 2021. The makeup of the 2018-19 Presbyteral Council is as follows: Ex-Officio Members: Very Rev. Bradley Pelzel, V.G. Rev. Msgr. Kevin McCoy, V.G. Bishop’s Appointee: Rev. Brian Hughes (2022) Age Group Representatives: Retired Priests Rev. Steve Brodersen (2021) Ordained 10 years or less Rev. Shane Deman (2020) Deanery Representatives: Southeast: Very Rev. Mark Stoll, V.F. (2019) Rev. Tim Friedrichsen (2019) Northeast: Very Rev. Craig Collison, V.F. (2020) Rev. Tom Hart (2020) Southwest: Very Rev. Terry Roder, V.F. (2021) Rev. Roger Linnan (2021) Northwest: Very Rev. Douglas Klein, V.F. (2022) Rev. Bruce Lawler (2022) Council Officers: Chairman Rev. Craig Collison Vice-Chairman Rev. Tim Friedrichsen Treasurer Rev. Terry Roder Recording Secretary Rev. Mark Stoll 1821 JACKSON STREET • PO BOX 3379 • SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51102-3379 PHONE: (712) 255-7531 • FAX: (712) 233-7557

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY Chancery Parish Accounting Office

Date:

August 21, 2018

To:

Pastors & Bookkeepers

From:

Julie Mahaney, Parish Accounting

RE:

Reminder: Annual Financial Report Due Friday, August 31, 2018 Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

This is a reminder that the annual financial report is due in the parish accounting office by next Friday, August 31st. Parishes that went to worship site or secondary church on July 1, 2018 are also expected to complete this report. The following must be submitted: ✓ QuickBooks backup ✓ Certification statement approving the 2017-2018 financial statements and budget ✓ 2 original corporate resolutions approving authorized signers ✓ Completed bank/investment verification forms ✓ Required info form with the requested information ✓ Completed questionnaire ✓ Contact info Thank you to those that have already submitted your report! Please contact us with questions: Linda Topf 712-233-7593 [email protected] Jeff Wurth 712-233-7519 [email protected] Julie 712-233-7510 [email protected]

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY Office of Vocations

To:

All Priests and Deacons

From:

Fr. Shane Deman – Vocation Director

Date:

August 21st, 2018

Re:

Holy Hours for Vocations

Dear Priests and Deacons, Prior to her departure from the Diocese of Sioux City, Sr. Esther Mary, RSM produced liturgical booklets to be used at Holy Hours for Vocations across the diocese. These booklets include various readings and litanies that can aid our supplication for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, as well all the hymns, prayers, and rubrics necessary for Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Currently the booklets are only available in English but I am working to get them translated into Spanish. I am willing to visit your parish at a time that is convenient for your parishioners to preside and preach at a Holy Hour for Vocations. Feel free to contact me to arrange a time. I will be happy to make posters for the event encouraging your parishioners to attend. Depending on your schedule, we could potential coordinate one of these Holy Hours before or after a local Project Andrew Dinner. You may also request these booklets from the Vocations Office should you or a local deacon want to lead these Holy Hours yourselves, or make them available to parishioners during your regularly scheduled hours of Adoration. As we boldly invite young men and women to consider a religious vocation, let us also be vigilant in turning to the Lord in prayer. For ultimately, He is the true Vocation Director of the Diocese, and it is His voice to which our young people must learn to turn. Thank you for your support of Holy Hours for Vocations. Let me know how I can be of assistance to you and your local community. Sincerely,

Fr. Shane Deman

If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14

Holy Hour for Vocations with Fr. Shane Deman Vocations Director

Diocese of Sioux City

Available in your local Parish

DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY

Office of Worship

Memo To:

All Priests and Deacons

From:

Fr. Lingle

Date:

8/21/2018

Re:

Deanery Holy Hours

As summer winds down and we once again gather for our monthly Deanery Holy Hour and Evening prayer, it is an opportunity to offer a reminder about the format for the adoration and the Evening prayer. The Holy Hour begins with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. After a period of silent prayer, Evening Prayer is begun. Since priests and deacons are bound by the obligation to pray Evening Prayer, we ask those hosting the gathering use Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours of the day as found in the Ordo. The blessing and dismissal at the end of Evening Prayer is omitted and then Benediction takes place.

1821 Jackson Street • P. O. Box 3379 • Sioux City, Iowa 51102-3379 Phone: 712-255-7933 • Fax: 712-233-7598

Holy Hour and Dinner Schedules 2018-2019 Northeast Deanery 3rd Monday of the Month 4:30 pm All Meeting at St. Michael’s in Whittemore Very Rev. Craig A. Collison, V.F.

Holy Hour and Dinner Schedules 2018-2019 Northwest Deanery 2nd Tuesday of the Month Very Rev Douglas M. Klein, V.F. Schedule 4:00 p.m. Holy Hour 5:00 p.m. Meeting/Social 5:30 p.m. Dinner Date

Host

Location

September 11th, 2018

Fr. Doug Klein

St. Mary, Rock Valley

October 9th, 2018

Fr. Bruce Lawler Fr. Matthew Solyntjes, Deacons Tom Henrich & Paul Gengler

All Saints, Le Mars

November 13th, 2018

Fr. Siby Punnoose

St. Patrick, Sheldon

December 11th, 2018

Fr. Bill McCarthy & Deacon Rick Roder

St. Mary, Remsen

NO HOLY HOUR IN JANUARY or FEBRUARY March 12th, 2019

Fr. Dan Greving & Deacon Dan Goebel

St. Anthony, Hospers

April 9th, 2019

Fr. Jeff Schleisman & Deacon LeRoy Rupp

Imma. Concept., Cherokee

May 14th, 2019

Fr. Sunny Dominic & Deacon Richard Port

St. Mary, Hawarden

June 11th, 2019

Fr. Francis Makwinja & Deacon Jeff Gallagher

Holy Name, Rock Rapids

Holy Hour and Dinner Schedules 2018-2019 Southwest Deanery The 2nd Tuesday of each month Very Rev. Terry A. Roder, V.F. September 11th

Sacred Heart Sioux City

October 9th

Sacred Heart Ida Grove

November 13th

Cathedral of the Epiphany

December 11th

Holy Cross at St. Michael

January 8th

Sacred Heart Sioux City

February 12th

St. John of Onawa

March 12th

Mater Dei at IC

April 9th

St. Joseph of Anthon

Schedule: 4:15 Holy Hour 5:15 Business meeting followed by Refreshments

6:00 Dinner

Version 8/15/18

Holy Hour and Dinner Schedules 2018-2019 SOUTHEAST DEANERY Very Rev. Mark J. Stoll, JCL, VF St. Bernard Church PO Box 39 Breda, Iowa 51436-0039

Office: 712-673-2582 304 N 2nd St [email protected]

Home: 712-673-2351 206 N 2nd St

All gatherings for the SE Deanery will be held in Carroll at St. John Paul II Parish, either at the St. Lawrence Center [SLC] or at the Holy Spirit Center [HSC] with each pastor and his parish groupings taking turns paying for the meal and leading the prayer. In order to accommodate this: 1. The Dean will send out invites/reminders to SE Deanery priests/deacons in advance of the date with any particular information that may be provided by the sponsoring pastor. 2. Fr. Kevin Richter will ‘hire’ the caterer, provide copies of Evening Prayer, and send the bill for the meal to the sponsoring pastor unless the sponsoring pastor has other requests. 3. The sponsoring pastor is to lead the Holy Hour/Adoration/EP/Benediction and may delegate this to his parochial vicar[s] and/or deacon[s]. The schedule for each meeting, the Second Tuesday of the Month, is: 4:15 p.m. Holy Hour/Adoration 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:10 p.m. Benediction 5:15 p.m. Deanery Meeting 5:30 p.m. Social 6:00 p.m. Supper [Dinner] DATE September 11 October 9

November 13 December 11 January 8 February 12 March 12 April 9

SPONSORING PARISH[ES]/PRIESTS LOCATION St. John Paul II [Richter/Feller/Jose] HSC Boone County: Sacred Heart-Boone HSC et al. [Hughes/J. Bruch] Buena Vista County: St. Mary-Storm Lake SLC et al. [Friedrichsen/Cronin] Calhoun County: St. Mary-Lake City SLC et al. [L. Bruch] “Christ the King Catholic Community” [Stoll/Schott] SLC Crawford County: St. Rose of Lima-Denison HSC et al. [Schon/Nguyen] Greene County:St. Joseph-Jefferson/et al. [Gerald] HSC Sac County: St. Mary-Sac City/et al. [Dillinger] SLC

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Substance Use, Addiction and Recovery

Tuesday, September 18 | 8:30 to 4:30pm Offered by Compass Pointe Behavioral Health Services Location: Vogel Community Room on the Northwestern College Campus, Orange City CEU, CEH, NASW, IBC certification pending at this time. Register at: www.nwciowa.edu/events/addiction Registration ends September 15, 2018

Why here, why now? Communities including yours are experiencing the impact of addictions, substance abuse, and social media issues and human trafficking. Hear from and discuss with experts about these issues. Together, we can reduce stigmas and build healthier communities.

Continuing Education Credit: IBC, NASW, nursing CEU's, and EMS CEH's certification pending approval.

Who should attend? Prevention specialists, social workers, counselors, city leaders, healthcare providers, emergency responders, faith based leaders, teachers, employers, parents and community members.

Speakers & Topics: Sample of Keynote Speakers: • Scott Vreeman, Father from Ireton, Iowa, co-owner of Siouxland Outdoor Power A Personal Story: A Father’s Story • Peter Komendowski, President of Partnership for Drug Free Iowa The Hidden Epidemic, Trends and Consequences •

Susie Sher, Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy Drug Abuse in Iowa: Responding to Evolving Challenges

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Deputy Caleb Haverdink, Sioux County Sherriff What You Can’t See: An Iowa Narcotics Officers Association display of disguised paraphernalia

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Panel discussion and luncheon Voices For Recovery: Where We’ve Been And Where We Are Going

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Amanda Van Der Brink and Katie Wischmeyer, Sexual Abuse Victim Advocates, Centers

Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA)

A Look at Human Trafficking Globally, Nationally and Locally •

Dr. David Wolff, MD, FAAFP, FASAM Medical Medical Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

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Cheryl Buntsma, CPS Compass Behavioral Health Services Healing Communities Embrace Recovery

Northwestern College, 101 7th Street SW, Orange City, Iowa 51041

PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE A RIGHT OR A WRONG?

Join us for this FREE seminar Tuesday, September 11, 2018

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Leiter Room. Hosted by Mercy Health Network & Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City

Seating is limited. To register visit www.rsvpmenow.com a  nd enter ID code 32746. Registrations must be completed by September 9th. Meal is provided. RNs and medical providers will receive credit for attending.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE A RIGHT OR A WRONG?

September 11, 2018 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Know and critically assess the typical stipulations of laws allowing physician assisted suicide. 2. Know arguments offered in favor of allowing PAS. 3. Be aware of concerns about allowing PAS. 4. Identify ethical principles and virtues that guide end-of-life decision making. 5. Describe how PAS “medicalizes” suicide and why that is problematic. 6. Understand what patients value most toward the end of life.

AGENDA 5:00 pm

Sign In and Meal

5:30 -7:30 pm

Presentation

Speakers:

Accreditation: No partial credit will be given.

Lauris Christopher Kaldjian, MD, PhD Department of Internal Medicine and Program in Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

Nurses: Upon completion of the entire program, each nursing participant will receive 2 contact hours by Mercy Medical Center –Sioux City. Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing as a provider of continuing education for nurses, Iowa Provider #56.

Janine Marie Idziak, PhD Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Director, Bioethics Center, at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. This is a FREE event provided by Mercy Health Network and Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City. Seating is limited. To register visit www.rsvpmenow. com and enter ID code 32746. Registrations must be completed by September 9, 2018. Location: Mercy Medical Center, First Floor, Leiter Rm General Information: • For questions regarding this conference, call Mercy Medical Center, Chris Daniels at 712-279-2011 or email [email protected].

Physicians: Category 1: Designation: The Mercy Medical Center Sioux City is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Mercy Medical Center Sioux City designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• Dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket as individual preferences may differ and room temperatures vary. • No children or infants will be allowed in the educational sessions • Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in our programs. •

If you have a special need, please notify us how we can accommodate you by calling (712) 279-2011 at least two weeks in advance of the program.

Disclosure Policy: The speaker will disclose to participants the nature of any relevant financial relationships he/she has with the company providing support, as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in the presentation. The speaker will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).