We just finished up our annual priest retreat in Rapid City, South Dakota. So on the way back, I picked up a wedding in Deadwood.
St. Ambrose parish has been around since 1877.
Because this is a mission parish served out of Lead, just down the road, I was able to stay in the old rectory. Good stuff.
Deadwood is definitely historic, among other things.
So I took time to stroll down town.
Saloon No. 10 is where Wild Bill Hickok was gunned down by Jack McCall in 1876. Shot in the back while playing poker. His last hand of two 8's and two Aces is now known as a deadman's hand.
Saturday, Pentecost Vigil was the big wedding day.
Trey Wright is my buddy from back home, who married Shania Miller from Moorcroft. Go get 'em kids!
Fun stuff. We had a good retreat week and a wedding to top it off was a nice touch. Time away always pays off. I look forward to hitting the ground running now that I'm back home. Let's ranch!
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