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Faith, Excellence and Service in the Diocese of Boise St. Mark’s Catholic School students prepare to guide visiting attendees to their seats at the annual All Schools Mass . (ICR Photo/Vero Gutiérrez) As the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Boise, I am so blessed to work alongside our Catholic Schools. Catholic Schools Week is an annual event held during the last week of January. It is a time to reflect on the vital role Catholic education plays in shaping the lives of our students and strengthening our Church and society. This year our focus is, “Faith. Excellence. Service,” beautifully encapsulates the mission of our 16 Catholic schools across our diocese.   The Value of Catholic Education Since its establishment in 1974, Catholic Schools Week has highlighted the profound impact of Catholic education. Rooted in faith, academic rigor, and a commitment to service, our schools offer students a foundation that prepares them for success in life and a lifetime of discipleship. In Idaho, our Catholic schools have a long history of nurturing students to become faithful, compassionate and thoughtful leaders. Spanning every region of our state, each of our schools plays a vital role in forming young minds and hearts. Catholic schools are unique in their ability to integrate faith into every aspect of the educational experience. Our students are encouraged to see the world through the lens of their Catholic values, fostering a sense of purpose and a commitment to the common good. Whether through daily prayer, participation in the sacraments, or living out the Gospel through acts of service, our schools strive to create an environment where faith flourishes.   The Impact of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Boise The 16 Catholic schools in our diocese serve as beacons of light and hope in their communities. With a commitment to academic excellence, our schools consistently achieve outstanding results, with high graduation rates and college acceptance levels that surpass national averages (see chart below). More importantly, our students are formed as people of integrity, guided by their faith to make ethical decisions and contribute positively to society. Our schools foster a spirit of service, encouraging students to give back and support those in need. This commitment to service is evident during community outreach projects throughout the school year.   A Call to Celebrate and Support Catholic Schools Week is a celebration, but it is also an invitation. I encourage everyone to engage with a Catholic school in your area. Take some time to visit one of our schools to witness the faith, joy and learning that takes place in all of our school communities. As we reflect on Catholic Schools Week, let us also remember the many people who make Catholic education possible: our dedicated principals, teachers and staff, our pastors and parish communities, our generous donors, and our parents, who are the primary educators of their children. Your commitment and support are the foundation upon which our schools thrive. Finally, I ask for your continued prayers for our students, families and educators. Together, we can ensure that Catholic education in the Diocese of Boise continues to flourish, inspiring generations to live lives of faith, excellence and service.   Happy Catholic Schools Week! An education worth investing in Catholic schools out perform public and charter schools according to national research Marc Porter Magee, PhD in Sociology, is the founder and CEO of the 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now (50CAN), a nonprofit education advocacy group founded in January 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. According to its website, 50CAN’s mission is to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address, connecting and supporting local leaders in states nationwide to help them improve educational policies in their communities. Magee took the 2024 “Nation’s Report Card” (see nationsreportcard.gov ) and compared it to Catholic schools using the National Catholic Education Association’s (NCEA) data for the same period (see ncea.org , “Catholic Schools Outshine Public Schools in Nation’s Report Card”). The data reveals that if Catholic schools were measured as a state by the Nation’s Report Card, Catholic schools would rank first in math and reading, ahead of both public and charter schools.

Father Celestine Agwu, SMMM, a guest priest at St. Mary’s Parish, Moscow, leads participants of 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory in a consecration to Jesus in the Eucharist. Colin Meyer (right) and altar server siblings Jonah, Jezebel, and Jocelyn Couch (left) assist Father Agwu . (Courtesy photo/David Schmidt) Lisa Ormond for the ICR On the Solemnity of Christ the King last year, more than 110 parishioners at St. Mary’s in Moscow and St. Mary’s Station in Genesse consecrated themselves to Jesus in the Eucharist during a ceremony celebrated at four different Masses. The Mass at St. Mary’s in Moscow was the culmination of a 33-day spiritual journey of study and prayer based on Matthew Kelly’s book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory. At the end of each Mass, all participants were invited to the altar to read together the Prayer of Eucharistic Consecration, dedicating themselves to Jesus present in the Eucharist. Colin Meyer, a parishioner at St. Mary’s, Moscow, who is in formation for the diaconate, was moved by what he witnessed: “It was glorious to behold all those who participated.”    A Community Rises to Dedicate Itself to Jesus in the Eucharist St. Mary’s Parish community members embarked on the pilgrimage to educate themselves about the extraordinary power of the Eucharist and its influence on their daily lives as Catholics. “At first, I was not excited about 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory , nor about adding one more thing to my ‘To Do’ list,” said Denise Wetzel, parishioner and small group facilitator. “Then, I read in the book’s introduction about the person that would crawl naked over red-hot broken glass to receive such bread, and I realized I had much to learn about the true Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. I immediately changed my attitude and made it a priority. I feel so blessed that I did.” According to Father Benjamin Onyemachi, SMMM, Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Michelle Spain was the one who brought the spiritual program to St. Mary’s community. “I was introduced to 33 Days  in Arizona, where I started my Eucharistic journey,” Spain said. The experience touched her heart in such a powerful way that Spain wanted to share it with her home parish, St. Mary’s. “Yes, I brought the program forward, but as it unfolded, God’s plan was even bigger than I could have ever imagined.” she humbly commented. “It all kind of just blossomed as it went along, and so many people’s hands helped lift it and carry it along miraculously,” Spain added. The Program’s Possibilities The 33 Days  format is an easy-to-follow structured program with daily readings, prayers, video podcasts, practical examples and reflections designed to guide individuals through a profound spiritual transformation focused on the Eucharist. It can be done in as little as 15 to 20 minutes daily or more extensively based on the participant’s desires and time available. Approximately 500 books and study materials were purchased for adults and children and distributed far and wide. St. Mary’s in Genesee, St. Mary’s Church and School in Moscow, St. Mary Immaculate in Saint Maries, and Catholic parishes in Coeur d’Alene all received books. In addition, many visiting adults and parents from states outside of Idaho grabbed copies during the Vandal Homecoming Weekend in October. 33 Days   to Eucharistic Glory  provides a period of spiritual pilgrimage, mirroring the earthly life of Jesus (who lived for 33 years). Individuals focus on deepening their relationship with Jesus through the Eucharist by committing themselves to a daily practice, ultimately leading to a personal consecration to Jesus in the Eucharist. “I would recommend the study to others, but also highly recommend doing the study with a group. I believe there is so much to be gleaned from other people’s experiences,” said small group leader, Donna Brearley.   A Journey of Heart, Prayer and Profound Change What does consecration mean? According to Matthew Kelly, the bok’s author, consecration is an act of unconditional surrender to God. It means devoting oneself to God and making oneself 100 percent available to carry out His will on earth. Brearley explained why she wanted to take part in 33 Days . Echoing the humble words of the father who brought his son to be healed by Jesus, she said, “‘I do believe; help my unbelief!’” (Mk 9:24). She continued, “I am a cradle Catholic, and so much of my religion and faith is what ‘I was told.’ So, to come to a firm belief in my adult life was life-changing for me. I want to ingest all I can to make my faith foundation unshakable, especially during these times of tumult.” Denise Wetzel heartfully summed up her experience of the program: “I love thinking of myself as a living tabernacle after receiving Holy Communion. It makes me feel closer to Jesus in the Eucharist.” Wetzel concluded, “I will continue to meditate on what I learned from this program during Advent and look to Mary as the first tabernacle to hold the Body and Blood of Jesus.”

Holy Spirit Catholic School class of 2020 on the steps of St. Anthony Church. (Courtesy Photo/Holy Spirit Catholic School) The impact of a Catholic grade school education can last a lifetime. There is no better illustration than the Brisbois family from Pocatello. Rose Marie Brisbois was a devoted wife and mother of students who attended St. Joseph’s and St. Anthony’s Catholic Schools in Pocatello. She was a lifelong supporter of Catholic education in the area, including volunteering in the school’s library. In fact, as Holy Spirit Catholic School celebrates its 70th anniversary in Pocatello, the library there is named in Rose Marie Brisbois’ memory. “Holy Spirit Catholic School will always hold a special place in our heart,” wrote Rose Marie’s son, Michael, in a letter containing his family’s annual gift to the school. “My seven surviving siblings and I carry a lifetime of wonderful memories of the time spent at what was then St. Joseph’s and St. Anthony’s Catholic School.” Brisbois, who now lives in Colorado, is one of many graduates from Pocatello’s Catholic school system during the past 70 years, even as the schools that provided that foundation have evolved. As he noted in his letter, there were originally two Catholic grade schools – St. Joseph’s, the original school, and St. Anthony’s, in Pocatello. The school at St. Joe’s later closed and, as the three Catholic parishes in Pocatello merged into Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Anthony’s School, 540 N. 7th Ave., assumed the name of Holy Spirit Catholic School. There were still more evolutions to come as the school expanded to include a middle school that used the former St. Joseph’s school building. After a few years, it was consolidated back to grade school. A sixth-grade component was added for a time, and now Holy Spirit Catholic School offers preschool through fifth grade again. “I’ve seen this ebb and flow,” said Holy Spirit Catholic School Principal Margie Gabiola, who has been associated with the school for 28 years as a teacher and administrator. “We’re small—we’re big. We had 200 kids at one time; we have 62 right now. I’m a big believer that there are some ebb and flow times, and it’s okay.” Several factors have contributed to the reduction in enrollment at Holy Spirit, not the least of which, Gabiola feels, is the rise of charter schools. Charter schools offer a private school feel but without the tuition cost associated with Catholic schools. What they don’t offer, however, is the spiritual foundation that Holy Spirit provides. “The Catholic foundation is a really strong piece,” said Gabiola, whose three daughters were all Holy Spirit School students and are now attending college. “We have weekly Masses with our priests. We’re open to all faiths, but we are absolutely still going to be teaching the Catholic faith. The thing that makes that so rich is being able to bring God into everything…I think public school calls it character building. We call it virtues. I think a lot of people really like to see virtues being instilled in their kids.” This month, Holy Spirit is featuring the virtue of courage: being brave when things get hard. “That’s a really great skill to have in your kids – that’s a value,” said Gabiola. Mark Dahlquist, another Pocatello Catholic school alum, feels his Catholic school education laid a spiritual foundation that made him who he is today. “I felt like that was such a good basis for my spiritual formation,” said Dahlquist, 59, the executive director of NeighborWorks Pocatello, a non-profit community development agency focusing on affordable housing. “There are so many things you look back on from that Catholic school education. It helped me stay involved in the church. I’m on the Finance Council now, and was on the building committee several years ago… I just feel like I’d be a really different person, and not have the level of faith and joy in my life if it hadn’t been for the education I got at the time at St. Anthony’s Catholic School.” The bonds created in Catholic schools can also last a lifetime. Dahlquist said he recently attended a joint 40th high school reunion with his Pocatello and Highland School classmates. During the reunion, he reconnected with his former St. Anthony classmates, and they spent much of the event reliving their grade school days. Dahlquist also stays connected to some of his former teachers from his St. Anthony days, particularly Sister Esther Velasquez, who is now retired and lives in Spokane. “She was so special to me, and we still write to each other periodically,” said Dahlquist, who reconnected with Sister Esther when she was living at the monastery in Cottonwood several years ago. “We really clicked and stayed in contact over time.” Dahlquist also reconnected with Sister Anne Glodoski, his third-grade teacher. It’s been several decades since nuns taught at what is now Holy Spirit School, but several outstanding teachers have carried on the work. They include Debby Belcher, who is in her 35th year teaching at the school, Debby Newhouse, Deb Reams, and Nancy Kaiser. Nancy Corgiat, principal at Holy Spirit for many years, was a major contributor to the school’s growth and evolution. Not only did the school’s staff and teachers form their students, but the school also imprinted on the community. Emma Frost, one of six siblings to attend what is now Holy Spirit Catholic School, remembers the impression she and her classmates made on the Pocatello community. “I remember really being present in the community, going out as a group, and people noticing us,” said Frost, who later taught at Holy Spirit before moving to a public junior high in Pocatello. Frost explained that she and her classmates had school-sponsored community service opportunities that her neighborhood friends at public schools weren’t getting. “We were a visible group; we would have our red sweaters, and they were commented on. We went to Mass together, which was unique among my peers.” Frost and her classmates buried a time capsule in the front lawn of what is now the Holy Spirit campus, back when they were in fifth grade. When they all got together for a combined 20th reunion of the local high schools, “the kids from St. Anthony got together and said, ‘Hey, do you remember that time capsule?’” Frost said. “I guess we wrote little notes and letters to ourselves and maybe put a few popular items in. So, with the help of Mr. Berry (the school’s physical education instructor), we’re going to figure that out and hopefully dig it up.” Gabiola, her staff, the priests at Holy Spirit, including the Pastor, Father Emil Parafiniuk, Parochial Vicars Father Aleksander Dembowski and Father Gabriel Morales, and the Holy Spirit school board are working to rebuild enrollment at the school. At one time, the school had two pre-school classes that fed the enrollment of the grade school. COVID impacted pre-school enrollment, but an effort is underway to rebuild those classes. In the meantime, Holy Spirit appeals to students and parents with extracurricular activities, enhanced security and highly personalized instruction. Holy Spirit Catholic School belongs to the local Charter School League, where its fourth and fifth-grade students compete in basketball, cross country, volleyball, and Lego robotics. Kaiser, a former Holy Spirit teacher who now teaches math at Century High School, comes to Holy Spirit after school to coach the robotics team, which has been highly successful.” Principal Gabiola said the judges often comment that Holy Spirit kids are very well spoken. Students proclaim scripture at weekly Masses, she explained. Teachers make sure they read clearly and articulately. “They get used to making sure those readings sound good. It’s intentional when the kids are reading, but we kind of take it for granted around here—that’s just something we do. That’s also something Holy Spirit has that not everybody else has.” The smaller class sizes allow Holy Spirit’s outstanding teachers to work more closely with their students. With the help of parishioners Kelly and Bruce Olenick, the school recently received a $148,000 federal grant to enhance safety and security. The school and playground facilities are already well-secured, but the grant will allow for enhanced lighting and taller perimeter fencing. Every year, Holy Spirit holds its annual Gala Dinner and Auction, the school’s major fundraiser. This year, in honor of the 70th anniversary, attendees are encouraged to wear 70s attire and prepare for a disco night. The event will be held March 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the ISU Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are $45 each, $80 for a couple and $225 for a table of eight and can be purchased at holyspiritcs.com . Father Parafiniuk noted that Holy Spirit Catholic School is an important part of the parish and the Pocatello community. “Holy Spirit Catholic School is a cornerstone of our parish and a gift to the wider Pocatello community,” said Father Parafiniuk. “It is a place where faith and learning come together, shaping young hearts and minds to serve others with compassion, integrity and excellence. By welcoming Catholic and non-Catholic families, our school reflects Christ’s call to inclusivity and love, making it a beacon of hope and unity for all.” Holy Spirit Catholic School Parent Teacher Committee officers celebrate the school’s 70th anniversary. (Courtesy Photo/Holy Spirit Catholic School)

The Idaho Catholic Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for two grants for the 2025 grant cycle: Charitable Works of the Local Church Endowment Catholic Parish Faith Formation Endowment Applications are due by March 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. (MST). Guidelines and the application form can be found on the ICF website at idahocatholicfoundation.org/grant-policy . Preference will be given to those grant requests in the range of $5,000. Notification of grants awarded will take place by the end of April, and funding will be provided before the start of the next fiscal year, July 1, 2025. Applications can be emailed directly to:  Margaret Hampton , Coordinator of Development, Dioceses of Boise mhampton@rcdb.org (208) 350-7539

By Deacon Scott Pearhill ICR Editor Encounter School of Ministry is offering a two-day conference to teach and activate Christians to be more effective ministers of Jesus’ healing in the world. The event on Friday, Mar. 7, and Saturday, Mar. 8, at Greencreek Hall, 1062 Greencreek Road in Cottonwood, is sponsored by the Tri-Parish Community, which includes St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood, Assumption in Ferdinand and St. Anthony’s in Greencreek. Christian Welp, director of special projects for the Diocese of Boise and one of the organizers of the Encounter School of Ministry’s Boise Campus, explained that Jesus said believers will “lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mk 16:17-18). “But what does that mean for me in my daily walk? What am I called to? That’s what this two-day event in Cottonwood will cover,” said Welp. Conference sessions answer questions about the meaning of baptism in the Holy Spirit, the theology of healing, the role of faith and prayer, overcoming discouragement and understanding the power of your testimony for healing. Two guest speakers from Encounter School of Ministry campuses in other states will lead the conference. Dr. Kerry McMahon is a high-risk obstetrician at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Tacoma, dedicated to caring for women and babies with medical complications. She integrates her healing ministry into her work environment, harnessing the power of prayer. Before becoming a physician, she was an elementary school teacher for six years. An experienced retreat speaker, Kerry is passionate about mission work, teaching and speaking about the Heart of the Father for His children. She works with Encounter Ministries both nationally and locally as an instructor at the Seattle Campus. Kerry co-founded and is the Director of Kingdom Medicine, a ministry that equips and empowers healthcare workers to be the face of Christ in the workplace. It is her heartfelt mission that every patient experiences the compassionate heart of Jesus through our healthcare system. Brad Hubbard is the campus director for the Dallas Encounter School of Ministry. He is passionate about bringing healing and freedom through Jesus Christ to as many people as possible. Brad was born on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and has a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother. Married for 29 years, he and his wife Cindy have two grown sons, Jacob and Joshua. They have lived in the Dallas area for 15 years, and Brad is hungry for more of the Holy Spirit to be unleashed in Texas and beyond. The training, faithful to Catholic teaching, includes praise and worship, powerful teaching sessions and opportunities to pray for others and receive prayer for healing. Registration for the two-day conference costs $75, but the 7 p.m. healing service on Saturday, Mar. 8, is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, scan the QR code or visit  encounterministries.regfox.com/cottonwood-id-school-of-healing . You can also contact Danielle Spencer at (208) 816-8408 or office@uhlenkottpumpservice.com . Recommended lodgings include: The Monastery of St. Gertrude’s, (208) 962-3224, innatstgertrude.com Super 8, Grangeville, (208) 983-1002 The Gateway Inn, Grangeville (208) 983-2500, idahogatewayinn.com

Father Lustig celebrates Catholic Schools Week Father Joseph Lustig said he’s unsure if Canada celebrates Catholic Schools Week, but thought our readers would appreciate seeing one of their Idaho priests at “Catholic lawyer school.” Father Lustig is studying canon law at St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, Canada. He began his two-year program to earn a License in Canon Law (JCL) in Sept. 2023 and will finish this year during the summer. While in Ottawa, Father Lustig has been living at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, where he also assists at Mass and helps with sacramental needs. Corpus Christi, Fruitland, brings March for Life to parish hall Corpus Christi Right to Life (CC.R2L) wanted to make it more convenient for parishioners to attend a pro-life march, so they sponsored a March for Life Dessert Walk during the coffee hour after Mass on January 19, said Vea Jensen, Corpus Christi Right to Life president. Corpus Christi parishioners donated 30 desserts for the well-attended event. Participants walked around a large circle in the parish hall and paused near a number on the floor when the emcee called for players to stop. Each numbered station asked the participants to meditate upon the lives of the most vulnerable in our world, including babies in the womb, the elderly, the disabled, the imprisoned and victims of sex trafficking. A number was randomly selected, and the player standing by that number won a dessert from the nearby table. Clark Pokorney, age seven, was the first winner. Jensen said, “Imagine what it was like for a 7-year-old to try to select only one dessert from a table full of goodies!” Father Gerry Funk (ret.) joined the festivities and was also a winner. He selected a peach pie. “All dessert winners, like Jolly Rogodon (pictured above), wore bright smiles,” said Jensen, who explained that people are already looking forward to next year’s March for Life Dessert Walk.

More than 10,000 area Christians of all denominations attended "The Chosen" event held Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Actors shared their experiences playing characters in the popular television series that chronicles the life of Jesus Christ. Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Luke Dimyan (Judas), Kirk B.R. Woller (Gaius) and Shaan Sharma (Shmuel) also shared how playing their respective roles touched them spiritually. Look for the full story in the Idaho Catholic Register's online and print issues on Feb. 21. The Ford Idaho Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Luke Dimyan (Judas), center, takes time to pose for a 'selfie' with admirers.

Para conseguir el libro de las homilías del Padre Robert Méndez, pueden solicitarlo directamente con él o a través de la oficina de la parroquia St. Paul en Nampa. (Foto Cortesía/Padre Robert Méndez) Vero Gutiérrez ICR Editora Asistente Con un estilo muy particular para combinar la teología con los temas cotidianos de la vida, el Padre Robert Méndez, publicó su primer libro Homilías del año Litúrgico ciclo B, en inglés y español. Las homilías incluidas no son muy teológicas y se acercan a un plano práctico que cualquier persona puede entender, aunque no asista a misa todos los domingos. “Son homilías que se escriben desde el corazón y con el deseo de evangelizar, y están construidas de forma sencilla, pero profunda”, puntualizó el Padre Robert, quien por primera vez hace esta recopilación de las homilías predicadas en la parroquia de St. Paul en Nampa, donde es vicario parroquial desde hace tres años. El Padre Robert Méndez nació en Costa Rica, donde cursó la licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales y realizó un posgrado en Cooperación Internacional. Tiempo después de ejercer su profesión, se dio cuenta de que las cosas que el mundo le ofrecía no le hacían feliz, por lo que en 2004 emprendió un nuevo camino junto con la asociación católica Neocatecumenal. Comenzó allí su preparación para el sacerdocio en el seminario de Bangalore, una de las ciudades más grandes del sur de la India. Fue ordenado sacerdote en 2016 y, dos años después, regresó a Costa Rica y luego a la diócesis de Boise.  Ahora como vicario parroquial de St Paul, tiene la oportunidad de poner en práctica el idioma inglés que aprendió en India y también el español su primer idioma. El Padre Méndez, comentó que, mediante la publicación de su libro, que contiene el Kerigma o anuncio del Evangelio, busca cambiar la vida de las personas que lo lean. El libro cuenta con 250 páginas con las homilías en español y 250 páginas en inglés. El Padre afirmó que, para hacer este pequeño libro, se inspiró en los párrocos de su pueblo de quienes aprendió el estilo para predicar. Agregó que la comunidad hubiera querido conservar las enseñanzas de sus sacerdotes que ejercieron su ministerio durante 50 años en las parroquias de Costa Rica donde creció el Padre Méndez, pero por falta de medios tecnológicos no pudieron hacerlo. El Padre Robert Méndez, aseveró que la idea es hacer una trilogía. Fue el primero de los tres ciclos y aseguró que también le representa un reto para estudiar más y no repetir las homilías. Para esto, el Padre cuenta con ayuda profesional de amigos de Costa Rica que le advierten sobre los temas y ejemplos que ha usado en sus sermones para evitar repetirlos. Además de que hace uso de los programas de inteligencia artificial para que le ayuden a reunir documentos para hacer mejores referencias. El libro incluye las homilías de las fiestas más sobresalientes que celebra la Iglesia, como las fiestas de la Virgen, miércoles de ceniza, los domingos de cuaresma, la fiesta de Corpus Christi o la fiesta d ellos reyes magos. El Padre Méndez precisó que lo más difícil ha sido la preparación para cada homilía desde el jueves, porque tienen que reunir escritos que han realizado algunos estudiosos de la Iglesia como los santos o los Papas que han hablado sobre el tema. Añadió que la estructura de la homilía la divide en tres partes: “primero es que dice el magisterio de la Iglesia, los Padres de la Iglesia, los santos, segunda parte que me dice a mí como sacerdote, como doy testimonio, y la tercera es estudiando el público al que voy a dirigirme”. “Esta parte es complicada porque los sacerdotes tenemos un tiempo muy corto entre las tareas pastorales y las actividades del día y a pesar del cansancio al terminar tenemos que llegar a preparar la homilía”.  Dijo que otra parte complicada fue hacer la versión estenográfica de las homilías “es cansado porque es escuchar mi voz gritona, volverla a escuchar y hacer pausas para lograr transcribir todo el mensaje. Afortunadamente con eso me ayuda un amigo de Costa Rica”. A pesar de que habla español, también el lenguaje ha sido un reto más porque el 80 % de sus parroquianos son de México y aseguró que hay una gran diferencia en el uso de las palabras que él aprendió en Costa Rica. “He aprendido que muchas de las palabras que nosotros usamos en Costa Rica pueden llegar a ser ofensivas para los mexicanos y también he tenido que aprender muchas palabras de México. Para mí es sencillo porque hablo español, pero entiendo que para un sacerdote de habla inglesa puede llegar a ser muy complicado”. Comentó que otra de las dificultades que enfrenta es que sus enseñanzas son muy directas. “En Costa Rica somos directos para abordar los temas. Aquí en Nampa no estaban acostumbrados a escuchar los pecados con nombre y apellido, pero ahora después de tres años ya se acostumbraron”, aseguró. Manifestó que uno de sus anhelos al publicar sus homilías es que se pueda convertir a más personas. De hecho, comentó que la primera que ya lo hizo fue la filóloga que revisó la ortografía del libro. “Ella es de Costa Rica” dijo el Padre “y aunque era católica no estaba muy cercana a la Iglesia y después de leer el libro decidió acercarse más a la Iglesia”. “Espero que se pueda convertir más de una persona, si hay alguien que tiene depresión o está pensando en suicidarse, pueda leer el mensaje escrito en este libro y decida no perder la esperanza. Hablo de la apertura de la vida, de los importante que son los hijos. La homilía de la Sagrada Familia es de las más largas. Es una catequesis entera dedicada a la familia cristiana de hoy. Si con ello puedo salvar una familia, a un joven y dar vida a más niños es una gran ganancia.” Afirmó el Padre Robert.  El libro cuesta 20 dólares y la primera edición constó de 300 copias, todas vendidas. Sin embargo, antes de regresar a su país natal para pasar un par de semanas de vacaciones, el Padre Méndez anunció que iba a realizar una reimpresión especial para no dejar a sus amigos de Costa Rica sin el libro.

Se espera que este año participen más de 600 mujeres en el Congreso Católico de Mujeres que tendrá como sede la parroquia de Jerome en Jerome. En la Foto grafía Erika Morfin, una de las participantes, al terminar la adoración en el primer Congreso realizado en Nuestra Señora del Valle, el año pasado. (ICR Foto / Vero Gutiérrez) Vero Gutiérrez ICR Editora Asistente Este año se ha decidido cambiar el nombre de conferencia a Congreso Católico de Mujeres de Idaho, y se llevará a cabo el 1 de marzo de 2025 en la parroquia de San Jerome en Jerome, Idaho. El lema es “Mujer levántate y resplandece”.  Este es el segundo año que la emisora católica Sal y Luz Radio convoca a todas las mujeres católicas de Idaho para reunirse y participar en un día de convivencia con más de 600 participantes provenientes de las parroquias con presencia de comunidad Hispana en la diócesis de Boise.  La jornada iniciará a las 7 a.m. en las instalaciones de la parroquia de San Jerome con la celebración de la santa misa que será presidida por el párroco de esta iglesia, el Padre José de Jesús González. Durante el resto del día, el programa incluye charlas a cargo de los ponentes invitados, momentos de adoración y de oración, momentos de convivencia y la oportunidad de intercambiar experiencias con las participantes de las diferentes parroquias de la diócesis de Boise. Los ponentes invitados son: el Padre Ramón Hernández Aguilar, que iniciará el congreso con el tema “La dignidad de la mujer”, y también cerrará la lista de ponencias con la charla titulada “Resplandece”. El Padre Hernández Aguilar es un sacerdote de la diócesis de Ciudad Valles, en San Luis Potosí, (México). Fue ordenado el 6 de enero de 2022 en la Catedral de Ciudad Valles. En la actualidad, es apoderado legal de la diócesis y vicario adscrito a la catedral, y también está estudiando una maestría en Derecho Canónico en la Universidad Pontificia de México. Asimismo, es miembro activo del Consejo de Bienes Históricos y Arte Sacro, así como del Consejo de Protección a menores de la Diócesis. Forma parte de la Pastoral Diocesana Familia y Vida. Además, ejerce como asesor espiritual del Movimiento Familiar Cristiano (Sector Santísima Trinidad), y al Movimiento Familia Educadora en la Fe (FEF) y de la Misión Vox Fidei. Desde su ordenación, ha participado activamente en varios de los Encuentros Diocesanos de la Renovación Carismática Católica como predicador y confesor (Encuentro Diocesano de Servidores; de jóvenes, matrimonios, Pentecostés, etc.), donde ha motivado a la comunidad carismática a vivir la alegría que viene del Espíritu Santo, y ha participado en los Encuentros Diocesanos de la Juventud. El Padre Hernández también ha estado presente en diversas actividades pastorales y comunitarias, compartiendo mensajes a través de la radio y plataformas locales, para fortalecer la fe de los fieles en la región. Ha organizado y participado en congresos católicos dirigidos a los hombres y las mujeres, así como conferencias para matrimonios. Su compromiso con la comunidad y su dedicación al ministerio sacerdotal lo han convertido en una figura apreciada en la Diócesis de Ciudad Valles. Otro de los ponentes invitados este año al Congreso es el Padre Julio Adinel Vicente Orellana, que tratará el tema “La caída de la mujer”.  El Padre Vicente Orellana es originario de Guatemala. Cursó sus estudios de Filosofía en Mount Angel Seminary, en Oregon. Realizó los estudios de Teología en The Pontificial North American College en Roma. Recibió la Ordenación Sacerdotal del obispo Michael Patrick Driscoll en St. John’s Cathedral, Boise (Idaho), el 5 de junio de 2008. Para obtener el título como licenciado en Teología Moral ante la Accademia Alfonsiana de la Ponticia Universitá Lateranense, presentó el trabajo de investigación “Eutanasia, una muerte compasiva o la muerte de la compasión”. Su primera asignación dentro de la diócesis fue en la parroquia de Our Lady of The Good Counsel, donde sirvió como vicario parroquial durante dos años. En la actualidad, es pastor de St. Edwards The Confessor en Twin Falls. Además, colabora con el Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial de Boise como su director espiritual. Otras de sus actividades, además de sus responsabilidades parroquiales, son las participaciones en actividades comunitarias y ha colaborado con la Radio Católica Sal y Luz en Twin Falls y Boise,( Idaho). Su compromiso con la evangelización y la enseñanza del Evangelio se refleja en su participación en diversos medios de comunicación y eventos religiosos de la región. Otra de las personas que participarán en este evento como ponente es la Hermana Nicauly Valeria González Cedano, Misionera Servidora de la Palabra. Ella impartirá el tema “Levántate mujer”. La Hermana Nicauly Valeria González nació en la Republica Dominicana. Tiene 3 años como religiosa y conoció a las Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra en Lynn, Massachusetts. Tras vivir una experiencia vocacional, decidió aceptar la llamada que Dios le hizo para dedicar un año como misionera laica. El tiempo con las hermanas misioneras se prolongó durante cuatro años más, después de sentir la llamada de la congregación de “evangelizar a los laicos, para evangelizar con los laicos”.  Durante todo este tiempo, realizó trabajo misional en diferentes ciudades como Dallas, Texas; Tecate, Baja California; Tijuana, Baja California; Obregón, Sonora; Veracruz e Hidalgo.  En 2019 ingresó en el Postulantado de las Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra, para consagrarse completamente a Dios como misionera. En 2020 entró en el noviciado y profesó sus primeros votos en 2022.  Ha participado en algunos congresos en República Dominicana y en México, como el Faith, uno de los eventos más grandes que reúne a miles de jóvenes para manifestar su fe públicamente y celebrar juntos el mensaje del Evangelio. Su comunidad religiosa fue fundada por el Padre Luigi Butera Vullo en Cuautitlán, Izcalli, Estado de México, hace 40 años. Su carisma y apostolado se centra en la predicación de la Palabra de Dios en diferentes formas: visiteo casa por casa, cursos bíblicos, retiros para jóvenes, niños, y adultos, obras de teatro, entre otras cosas. Actualmente, la Hermana Nicauly Valeria, sirve en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, en la ciudad de Jersey City, Nueva Jersey.  Además de las charlas que incluye el congreso, las participantes tendrán la oportunidad de recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación y de compartir los alimentos y momentos de conversación individual con los conferencistas.  Las inscripciones para el congreso están abiertas desde el 1 de enero, tiene un costo de 50 dólares para adultos mayores de 18 años, y 30 dólares para estudiantes si se registran antes del 17 de febrero. A partir de marzo, el precio se incrementará a 60 dólares.  El costo del boleto incluye el desayuno, el lunch y los materiales necesarios durante el congreso.  Para inscribirse pueden hacerlo en línea a través de la página web salyluzradio.com/ccmi  o bien si desean obtener más información pueden comunicarse al número 208 629-4986.

Thirty parishioners from Pope St. John Pope II Parish in Idaho Falls attended SEEK25 in Salt Lake City, Jan. 1-5. In the past, SEEK was geared entirely toward students but now serves all parish adults. (Courtesy Photo/Gisselle Montalvan) By Philip A. Janquart ICR Assistant Editor More than 17,000 young adults and parishioners from around the U.S. descended on Salt Lake City for SEEK25, held January 1-5 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. SEEK is a five-day conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) that, according to the organization’s website, draws Catholics “deeper into relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. “ Young adults, chaplains, Religious, parishioners and parish priests worshipped together, learned about their faith, experienced genuine fellowship and united as members of the Body of Christ. “My SEEK experience was nothing short of divine—not the way most people use it to describe a wonderful thing, but ‘divine’ as in touched by Him,” said Tara Drexler, a Pope St. John Paul II parishioner from Idaho Falls. “Every single day had at least one moment when I was overcome by His presence and had to just stop to let Him embrace me.”  NOT JUST FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Though traditionally geared toward college students, parishioners of all ages have increasingly attended the annual conference. This year, an estimated 4,000 non-college-age Catholics participated in the event in Salt Lake City. SEEK is considered one of the world’s largest regular gatherings of Catholics. “There were between 250 to 300 people from Idaho who showed up,” Diocese of Boise Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Andrew Furphy told the  Idaho Catholic Register  ( ICR .) “About a hundred of them weren’t college students.” Furphy, a former FOCUS missionary, caravanned to Salt Lake City from Boise with a group of college students, while others, including adult parishioners, made the trip on their own. “Originally, the purpose was to bring students to the Lord, and there is obviously still that component, but I would say, in the true sense of evangelization, we all need to be evangelized,” Furphy said of the conference. “Recently, parish ministry has been getting more and more traction. FOCUS now has missionaries in the parishes, working with adults and postcollege young adults, like their missionaries on campuses.” SEEK conferences now offer a track called Making Missionary Disciples geared to parish participants, helping them evangelize more effectively. The parish track includes sessions that address topics like marriage, family life, prayer and more. Father Nelson Cintra, parochial vicar at Pope St. John Paul II Parish in Idaho Falls, brought 30 parishioners to SEEK25. “When I learned that FOCUS had added a Making Missionary Disciples track for parishioners, parish priests, lay leaders and adults in any stage of their faith journey, I immediately became interested and started promoting it to my parishioners,” he said in an email. “We held informational meetings and fundraisers, and at the end, our group was composed of about seven teens, five young adults, 18 adults, and a baby!” “All of us had a positive experience, and I’ve been inspired to hear all of the ways in which God revealed Himself to us during those five days. Now that we’re back in Idaho Falls, we are discussing ways that we will bring our transformation back to our parish: perhaps a SEEK Watch Party, perhaps small-group Bible studies, but most importantly, an increased dedication to grow in intimacy with the Lord and in authentic friendships with one another. Will we go to SEEK26 in Denver? God-willing!” Markie Price, a student at Western Governers University, takes a “SEEK-selfie” with Bishop Peter F. Christensen and Dir. of Religious Education Jessica Gallegos of Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Pocatello.  (Courtesy Photo/Markie Price) SEEK25 A day at the 2025 SEEK conference included dedicated prayer, Adoration, scripture and the Sacraments. Participants had the opportunity to break into small groups for discussions on various topics and enjoyed live concerts, contests and other FOCUS-sponsored activities. “In the afternoon, there were the breakout sessions, so you got to choose your adventure,” Furphy explained. Talks included a range of diverse topics, from Church teaching on marijuana to dealing with trauma. “They had multiple sessions, so SEEK is really meant for all age groups, not just college students,” Furphy said. Keynote speakers and special guests were a highlight of the conference. Renowned Catholic speaker Father Mike Schmitz, presenter of the Ascension Press “The Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” podcasts, helped the SEEK conference seem like a rock concert at times, as the vast crowd broke into cheers and shouts of delight. Those who enjoy Father Schmitz’s online presence may not know of his role as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Duluth, Minn., and as chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Other keynote speakers included well-known Catholic theologian and bestselling author Dr. Edward Sri, who has contributed to many Ascension Press and Augustine Institute faith formation film series. He is a founding leader, along with Curtis Martin—another SEEK25 speaker—of FOCUS, where Sri serves as senior vice president of Apostolic Outreach. Sister Miriam James Heidland, a former Division I collegiate athlete and member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), was another speaker who quickly captured the undivided attention of thousands during the conference. Sister Miriam, who holds a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute, has been featured on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) series “The Journey Home” and is routinely a guest on various radio programs. She speaks on topics such as conversion, authentic love, forgiveness and healing. Videos of individual keynote speakers can be found at ondemand.ewtn.com/Home/Series/ondemand/video/en/seek25 . Randall Lillie from Pope St. John Paul II Parish in Idaho Falls noted that SEEK combines personalized experiences with small group sharing and large group arena events with keynote speakers and trained staff who share their own testimonies that uplift. Lillie said the SEEK speakers “teach true Christian values and principles to help anyone seeking a closer relationship with God in their life.” Fellow Pope St. John Paul II parishioner Robin Villarreal underscored the contrast between the energies at the conference, going from robust enthusiasm to quiet introspection. “What a privilege it was to attend SEEK25,” she said. “Sharing a space with predominantly young people, as well as clergy and Religious, was a great way for me to usher in the 2025 Year of Jubilee—even though my contemporaries were fewer.” Villareal explained how well SEEK ushered in the Jubilee Year. She found SEEK attendees to be “pilgrims of hope,” the term used by Pope Francis in the papal Bull of Indiction, Spes non confundit  (Hope does not disappoint), that announced the start of the Jubilee Year. She said, “It was evident in the earnest reception of the messages given in the packed talks, the kindness of the attendees toward one another, and the heightened level of the Spirit shown by the fervor of the crowds at the keynotes, and even the reverence at the Masses which were amazingly quiet despite the attendance of 17,000 souls.” Serena Fenske from Boise adds her name to a SEEK25 graffiti board. (Courtesy Photo/Mikaela Cowman) Villarreal noted the top takeaway from her experience was humbly standing in line with 5,000 others seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation. “During the actual waiting time, I started feeling anxious and annoyed, and thought about my aching feet and back,” she said. “But God took that opportunity to reframe my thoughts.” Villareal was drawn to consider the five “Rs” that were a theme of the conference. “I found appreciation for the time: to honor my  relationship  with God, to reevaluate and acknowledge my  rebelliousness , to hunger for the  reconciliation  found in Confession, to become a  re-creation  with others soaked in the zeal of saying ‘yes’ to the love of God, and to rekindle the natural  response  of action and evangelization.” “God amazingly and lovingly guided the experience of a long line into becoming a symbol of making my own pilgrimage,” she said. J.L. Rangel, another Pope St. John Paul II parishioner, commented on the conference’s unifying effects. “I left SEEK with a renewed desire to grow my relationship with the Lord,” he testified. “While sitting in on great talks, I was moved by how the presenters lived their identity to the fullest, embraced life and loved those around them. Spending the start of the new year with so many Catholics gave me a chance to say more fully, ‘Lord, I am listening.’” Kaitlin Gotch, also among the group of Pope St. John Paul II parishioners, shared her personal experience with God and her joy in sharing with fellow Catholics. “SEEK was a gift to me on a personal level,” she said. “In the quiet and stillness deep within the noisy roar of joy in the Lord, I was reminded that God is ever-present. In the still or the chaotic, in the silent or the bold, in the broken or transformed, Christ comes to us, and He came to me. I will treasure the gift of the lessons I learned.”  One of the big takeaways for Furphy was the return trip to Idaho. “One of my favorite parts was the drive back … because of the conversation,” said Furphy, who has now turned his attention to the 2025 Idaho Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC) this spring. “It was four and half hours, and it was a good time to ask, ‘What stood out to you?’ You start asking questions and having a conversation, and that’s an important part of any conference, the follow-up and processing what you heard.” Future SEEK conferences are planned for Columbus, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; and Denver, Colo., all scheduled for Jan. 1-5, 2026. If you enjoyed this story and would like to read more like it, please consider buying a subscription to the Idaho Catholic Register. Your $20 yearly subscription also supports the work of the Diocese of Boise Communications Department, which includes not only the newspaper, but this website, social media posts and videos. You can subscribe here ,  or through your parish, or send a check to 1501 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, 83705: or call 208-350-7554 to leave a credit card payment. Thank you, and God bless you.

Ribbon-cutting day at St. Ignatius School. From left, Deacon David Shackley, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Tammy Emerich, Deacon Steve Rayburn, Father Vitalis Onyeama, SMMM, pastor of Holy Apostles Parish, Deacon Bill Bieker, School Principal Andi Kane, Parochial Vicar Father Emmanuel Chinedu, SMMM, Pastoral Council member Marlene Dodd, Project Coordinator Karen Mahoney. (ICR Photo/Emily Woodham) By Emily Woodham ICR Staff Writer MERIDIAN –St. Ignatius Catholic School, the parish school for Holy Apostles Parish in Meridian, opened its new wing last month. The addition to the school building was phase two of the “Growing Together” capital campaign for Holy Apostles.  “When we started planning this project way back in 2023, there was a ‘best case scenario’ that we’d have the new space ready by January of 2025,” said Andi Kane, principal at St. Ignatius. “To be honest, I knew it was unlikely everything would go smoothly, but it did! It was really a smooth process thanks to all the good planning and the great people working on this project.” The new construction took eight months to complete. When the school was built in 2016, there was a designated art room and another for student support. However, the urgent need for preschool space prompted the addition of a third space. Preschool attendance has continued to grow, resulting in plans for a fourth room next year. The added wing provides a space for art, music, Spanish, and student support. St. Ignatius also added a middle school classroom and bathrooms accessible from the outside. “It had felt very full in our building. We are so excited to flow into these extra spaces,” Kane said. The design for the wing was a collaboration between Cushing Terrell, who designed the original building, and a team of school staff and parishioners. Because the open, collaborative and flexible learning spaces were such a success for students and teachers, they continued the design in the new areas. “The design has become such a huge part of who we are with our personalized and flexible learning model,” Kane added. “It was really important to us that this defining feature of our school was carried into the new spaces.” St. Ignatius based its designs on research for “optimal learning spaces” to improve learning. These spaces include flexible seating, varied learning environments, and natural light. Kane explained that classrooms have garage doors that allow space to open up, giving the learning environment texture and variety. “Students aren’t sitting in the same place, looking at the same thing all day long,” she said. “The doors allow for the passage of natural light, movement between spaces, and foster our small group, personalized learning model.” St. Ignatius reached peak enrollment within its first three years. The new space will allow increased enrollment for the early grades. However, their middle and upper grades are optimally sized.  Kane believes the most significant factor in the school’s growth comes from the support and community at Holy Apostles. BK students Braden Caldwell and Henry Warner, Holy Apostels parishioners who died in a tragic auto accident in June 2022, are featured in a mural at St. Ignatius School.  (ICR Photo/Emily Woodham) “It’s really alive with a spirit of faith and community. I think that’s the biggest factor,” she said. “The growth in Meridian and surrounding areas is, of course, a huge factor as well. I know I’m biased, but St. Ignatius really has a special thing going on. The Holy Spirit is alive and well; people who spend time in our building can feel that. It makes you want to be a part of it.” The first phase of “Growing Together” was a rectory for its three priests, completed last year. The third and final phase is a new outreach community center. The outreach center will house an expanded food pantry and a secure space for donations. The parish has been working with Catholic Charities of Idaho to provide space at the outreach center that would allow the organization to provide counseling and other services on the west side of the Valley.  “Our hope is to meet people where they are, with whatever needs they have,” said Karen Mahoney, a Holy Apostles parish council member and volunteer project manager for the campaign. So far, about $1.25 million of the campaign’s $3 million goal has been raised. Although a date has not been set for the new outreach center, Mahoney said they hope to begin construction soon.  Kane is grateful for everyone who supported the expansion and Catholic schools in general. “I’m so heartened by the way our Catholic schools foster goodness and faith in our kids,” she said. “When I walk into our building each day, I know the future is bright.” For more information about the campaign and to donate, visit holyapostlesmeridian.net .

By Philip A. Janquart ICR Assistant Editor BOISE— The Chosen,   a celebration of Jesus Christ , returns to the Ford Idaho Center Saturday, Feb. 1. The free, interdenominational event, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., features cast members of the critically acclaimed television series based on the life of Jesus Christ. Though there is no cost to attend, tickets are required and can be obtained at thechosentickets.org . Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Luke Dimyan (Judas), Kirk B.R. Woller (Gaius) and Shaan Sharma (Shmuel) will share their experiences as cast members and describe how their respective roles shaped their faith. Catholic musician Jake Ineck will provide worship music in addition to a special appearance by Christian gospel group Mercy River, featuring Whitney Permann, Brooke Stone and Soni Muller. In addition, the Treasure Valley art contest Gallery of Christ  will display over 60 submissions. First through third-place winners will be announced during the event, and the “People’s Choice” award will be announced post-event on ComeEvents.org . Attendees can view and purchase everything from paintings to sculptures. Attendees are encouraged to “join in the miracle of five loaves and two fishes” by bringing food donations to benefit local food banks. “The food drive is a big part of this,” said Tom Luna, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of many volunteers who worked to organize the interdenominational event. “Last year, 50,000 pounds of food were donated and distributed to food banks across the Valley. It was just incredible.” Organizers, operating as Christian Outreach Multimedia Events, decided to bring The Chosen back for a second year based on the 15,000 that attended in 2024. “It’s very organic to our community, and others want the same experience,” Luna told the Idaho Catholic Register  ( ICR .) “I think what you hear from those who were there last year—because we’ve heard it so many times—is that it was a moment of unity with people of other faiths and people in their communities. We haven’t felt that in our country and lives in a long time; things have been so divided.” Christian Welp, Director of Diocesan Projects for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, worked alongside Luna to bring The Chosen  to Boise. “It has been a wonderful experience for me to work together with a number of different denominations to put together an event that celebrates what we all have in common, and that is our love for Jesus Christ,” Welp told the ICR . “Building on the success of last year’s event, we are looking to expand our reach even further to bring this message of hope and healing that Jesus so readily offers,” said Welp. What began in 2024 as a simple idea quickly grew into a grassroots effort that blossomed into an event that caught the attention of The Chosen  producers and has since spurred similar events across the country. Luna explained that another event is scheduled for March in Texas. He added, “Communities in Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Nevada are working on similar events. “Last year, after it was all over and done, we were contacted by the CEO of The Chosen ,” Luna explained. “They said there has never been anything like this and wanted to know more about it.” For more information about the Feb. 1 event in Nampa, visit thechosentickets.org . If you enjoyed this story and would like to read more like it, please consider buying a subscription to the Idaho Catholic Register. Your $20 yearly subscription also supports the work of the Diocese of Boise Communications Department, which includes not only the newspaper, but this website, social media posts and videos. You can subscribe here ,  or through your parish, or send a check to 1501 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, 83705: or call 208-350-7554 to leave a credit card payment. Thank you, and God bless you.