September 29This is a day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. Members of the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota are reminding parishioners that without priests, Mass could not be offered, and sacraments could not be celebrated. While we have been particularly blessed in the Bismarck Diocese in the number of vocations we have (and we could always use more), sadly the many parishes across the United States without a resident priest pastor has sharply increased. Lets take the time, especially on Sept. 29, to thank Fr. Richter for his service in our parish. His work to our benefit never really stops, and is a constant blessing in our lives. Catch him as he rushes about saying Mass, hearing confessions, baptizing, teaching, con-firming, and preaching. Stop him and say, “Thanks, Father, for your presence in my life