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This Week at St. Therese
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor: Fr. David Stevens .……………………………[email protected] Rectory Phone ………………………………....………………………. 214-0321 Deacon: Harold Pardew …………………………….…….…………………….. 338-2433 Office Administrator: Sheila Haffeman…[email protected] Finance Manager: Wendy Swedean..…….……………………[email protected] Director of Religious Education: Allie Yaw………………[email protected] RCIA Director: Doug Debelak …………………… ……... [email protected] Music Coordinator: Lisa Roers…..……………….……….……[email protected] Maintenance: Jim Mergen ……………...……..…………………………….… 338-2433 St. Lambert School: Colleen Davis ……….……….……………... [email protected] Bulletin Submission :……...……………………….…………[email protected] Ministry Schedule Requests:……………………………[email protected]
March 12, 2017 Second Sunday of Lent
Parish Mission Statement: Formed as people of God,
Called as a community of faith, Guided by Saint Therese,
Committed to caring for God’s whole family.
MASS TIMES Weekend Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00am Daily Refer to schedule on back
CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00pm Weekdays: Refer to schedule on back Also by appointment
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Contact the parish office at 338-2433
PARISH OFFICE Pastor: Fr. David Stevens Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm Friday 8:00 am-Noon Phone: (605) 338-2433 Fax: (605) 339-2203 Website: www.st-therese.ws
PARISH SCHOOL: ST. LAMBERT Phone: (605) 338-7042 Website: www.sfcss.org
PRAYER REQUESTS Contact the parish office at 338-2433
Sioux Falls Catholic Schools SFCS Position Openings for 2016-17 Year: If interested in a position, please contact Human Resources at (605) 575-3350. All posi-tions are posted on the web site: www.sfcss.org.
SFCS Certificates: Did you know that the SFCS Certificate Program is the easiest and most affordable way to support all Sioux Falls Catholic Schools? Buying certificates for things like food and gas and gifts costs you no more than the value of the card you purchase! Why not stop before you shop and give the program a try? Certificates are available after Mass every weekend and in the parish and/or school office everyday of the week. Your support of Sioux Falls Catholic School is truly appreciated!
St. Lambert School News: Ms. Colleen Davis, Principal Mar. 14 = 4th grade Field Trip "From the Farm to You" Mar. 15 = 4th grade Water Festival Mar. 16 & 17 = No School Mar. 22 = 6:00 SFO Meeting Mar. 23 = 2:00 3rd grade’s Famous People Museum Mar. 24 = 8:30 Mass led by 2nd grade Thank you to everyone who supported our recent raffle hosted by Catholic United Financial! We sold $9,670 worth of tickets with all of the money staying in the school for technology needs These dollars will help us purchase two new smart boards and 10 Chromebooks. We were also gifted additional funds to purchase two more boards. Thank you for saving and clipping all those Box Tops for Education. We recently submitted another $554 worth! These help us purchase the little extras for our students such as the delicious Dr. Seuss birthday cookies from the Cookie Jar and the monthly birthday lunches.
St. Lambert School
901 N. Tahoe Trail · Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Youth Announcements
Class Calendar: K-5th Grade — March 15th: Class meets @ 6:30pm 6th-9th Grade — March 19th: Large Group (6-12) @ 6:30pm Attention K-5 Parents!!!! Parent's/Children Night on Wed. March 22nd (during religious education time)! This is a great time as a parish to get to know one another better - especially give Allie an opportunity to get to know the amazing parents of the children we have in our parish home! May we join in on this as a night of building up the Body of Christ! Parents and kids together!) @ 6:30pm - More details to come! March 18th: St. Patrick's Day Parade @ 2pm More details will be coming out very soon with where to meet; what time to meet. . .Youth make sure to wear many layers as sometimes it can be chilly. We have now have 9 YOUTH (we last had 6) signed up for the parade! There are still 3 spots left! Pizza party AFTER the parade for the youth that come to help with the parade day! Sign up on the youth table!
ATTENTION YOUTH 6-12th! We now have 6 YOUTH signed up (we last had 4!) thus far for Youth Living Stations of the Cross for April 7th! We need just a few more to make this a GO! Sign up on the youth table!
ATTENTION YOUTH 6-12th! VALLEY FAIR TRIP COM-ING! JUNE 19TH, 2017. We last had ZERO signed up and now we are at 9!!! It's great - there is still plenty of room So feel free to sign up - sign up sheet on youth table!
Allie Yaw
For me, Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look toward Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. St. Therese of Lisieux
Mass
TimeServers
1-Gift Bearers
2-GreetersLectors Ushers
4:00 J. Feterl A. Heitkamp 1) C. Edwards T. Leonard R. Collins
PM J. McGuire & Family R. Jones
Sat J. Steele
8:30 M. Lu D. Puthoff 1) J. Puthoff K. Hawks J. Lacasse
PM M. Peters J. Puthoff & Family J. Lacasse M. Lacasse
Sun J. Rasmussen 2) S. Peters R. Lacasse
2) G. Rasmussen V. Myers
11 K. Kranz B. Goetz 1). D. Geiver E. Whalen D. Geiver
PM K. Kranz A. Pierson & Family S. Goetz
Sun C. Waltner 2) B. Goetz D. Pierson
2) J. Sjomeling R. Pierson
Please find a substitute if you are unable to serve.
Eucharistic Ministers
Ministries for March 18th & 19th
Sun 12 Second Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Rosary by KC's
8:30 AM Mass Richard Yeshnowski (d) Witte family
10:30 AM Rosary by KC's
11:00 AM Mass St. Therese Parish/Adoration Sisters
1:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 PM Vespers & Benedition
Mon 13 No Mass or Confessions
Tues 14 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross from Mary's Perspctive
4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)
5:30 PM Mass Melvin Winter (d) Judy Middlebrook
6:00 PM Rosary
Wed 15 7:45 AM Morning Prayer
8:00 AM Mass Margaret Hanisch (d) Ron & Virginia Staebell
5:30 PM Eucharistic Holy Hour
Thu 16 4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)
5:30 PM Mass Patricia B Fokken (d) Fokken Family
Fri 17 7:00 AM Mass Fr. Carl DeSouza (d)
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
5:45 PM Stations of the Cross
Sat 18 9:00 AM Mass Virginia Gordon (d)
3:00 PM Confessions - Cancelled
3:30 PM Rosary by KC's
4:00 PM Mass St. Therese Parish/Adoration Sisters
Sun 19 Third Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Rosary by KC's
8:30 AM Mass For the Intentions of Pope Frances
10:30 AM Rosary by KC's
11:00 AM Mass Oliver G. Fokken (d) Fokken Family
6:00 PM Vespers
Community Events Parish Announcements From Father David...
All are invited to make this Lenten Mission journey with your friends at St. Lambert Parish the evenings of March 12th - 15th beginning at 7pm. Evening topics include: ◊ Sunday, March 12th Topic: Our Being Proclaims the Lord! The human longing for God ◊ Monday, March 13th Topic: Israel proclaims “He is near!” God in the Old Testament ◊ Tuesday, March 14th Topic: Emmanuel proclaims “He is here!” Jesus in the Gospels ◊ Wednesday, March 15th Topic: The Spirit proclaims “He is with us always!” Jesus in the Church Presentations by: Fr. Richard Veras - author, educator and regular contributor to the Magnificat Magazine.
We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! By Your holy Cross, You have
redeemed the world! Fasting and abstaining from meat form an important part of
Christian spirituality during Lent. Another Catholic tradition is celebrating with food and
drink the great mysteries of Faith and the saints. What to do when the two traditions of
abstinence and celebration collide as this year, when St. Patrick’s feast day, falls on
Friday? Below you will find the note that our Bishop Paul Swain sent to all the pastors
of the Sioux Falls Diocese.
The optional March 17 memorial to St. Patrick falls on Friday this year, a day of
abstinence from meat during the season of Lent. Part of the celebration of this great saint
is often a meal which includes meat, specifically corned beef. Inquiry has been made of
whether in honor of the saint a dispensation might be granted from the obligatory day of
abstinence.
In recognition of the custom of many to raise up the witness of Saint Patrick
and its lasting impact, particularly families of Irish descent, I have decreed that those
who participate in an event remembering Saint Patrick where meat is served from the
obligation of abstinence with the proviso that another form of penance be undertaken on
that day.
For those who do not participate in such a memorial to Saint Patrick the day of
abstinence remains as a sign of the penitential call of Lent.
Saint Patrick, pray for us that we might experience a Lenten journey that leads to
greater conversion and a deeper relationship with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Speaking of celebrating St. Patrick…I hope to see all our parishioners out at the
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Sioux Falls. Our parish will have a float in honor
of our Centennial in the parade.
FR. DAVID
YOU ARE DUST AND UNTO DUST YOU SHALL RETURN A little boy came home from Ash Wednesday Mass and went into his room to change his clothes. When he emerged he asked his mother, “Is it true we come from dust?” “Yes dear” replied mother. “Is it true that when we die we go back to the dust?” “Yes dear, that’s right.” The little boy ran into his room and came out all excited, “Mom, I just looked under my bed and there’s someone either coming or going!”
Do you have questions about the Church's teachings on end of life decisions? The St. Mary Bereavement and Culture of Life committees are sponsoring a forum on the Church's teachings. Please join us on March 25th from 9am-noon in the St. Mary parish hall. Speakers will include a representative from the diocesan Respect Life office, Fr. Ed Anderson, and Dr. Glenn Ridder with a time for questions. There is no charge to attend. The event is open to all, and no preregistration is required. For more information contact Bonnie at 310-6535 or Jeanne at 310-7215.
We continue to collect pledge cards for the Catholic Family Sharing Appeal 2017. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in the diocese to share our blessings and to show our concern for one another. Every gift, regardless of the size, is important to the success of Catholic Family Sharing Appeal and the many ministries that it supports.
If you did not bring your card this week, please fill it out and return it as soon as possi-ble. We need participation from everyone to support the many works of our diocesan church. If you cannot participate financially, fill out your card and offer a prayer for the success of Catholic Family Sharing Appeal. Our goal is 100% participation through time, talent and treasure. Again, any amount raised above our goal will stay in the parish. To those who returned their cards, thank you for your generous response!
Children’s Grief Program Children's grief program directed by Mary Weber be-gins Thursday April 6, 2017 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Catholic Family Services, 523 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls SD. This four-week program is designed for children according to their age and specific loss. To register for this program or for more information contact Catholic Family Services 605-988-3775.
The Faith Formation committee invites you to participate in Conversations with Father David - when: Monday March 20 6:30PM or Wednesday March 22 9:30 AM. Father will have a brief presentation and then there will be opportunities for discus-sions on matters of faith. This will be the second of three planned sessions, please join us to learn more about Catholicism. Next discussions are April 3 & April 5.
Knights of Columbus News
The Knights of Columbus will be doing a Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent. Serving at 6:30 pm after the Stations of the Cross. We are in need of desserts to go with the Fish Fry. Please sign up in the gathering space if you can bring a dessert.
Koinonia is a weekend retreat designed to help you develop your relationship with God and others. Koinonia #45 is being held March 24-26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, it is an English speaking retreat. The following is a testimony given by Seminarian Deacon Tim Smith: "Koinonia was a life changing experience that allowed me to receive God's love in a new and powerful way. The friendships that I have made will last a lifetime and my experience with the Lord helped me see my life in God's plan for all eternity. Koinonia is a true gift and I encourage anyone, no matter where you are at in your faith journey, to accept the invitation to this retreat. Your Heavenly Father will never let you down!" Please call Cindy at 605-988-3763 for more information or to register.
Executive Director, South Dakota Catholic Conference South Dakota Catholic Conference (SDCC) is seeking a faith filled, experienced professional for the position of Executive Director. The qualified candidate will monitor, inform and represent the Bishops of South Dakota on public policy issues being considered in state and federal legislative forums in addition to developing and implementing the mission of the Conference. Responsibilities will include directing lobbying activities, reviewing legis-lation, overseeing the development of policy briefs and developing and overseeing parish advocacy opportunities. The position is full time with benefits. The successful applicant will have knowledge of and a commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching, knowledge of the legislative lawmaking process, strong research and analysis skills, and a demonstrated ability to work well with others. A Master’s Degree or equivalent and expe-rience in public policy, lobbying or other related field is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Twila Roman, Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or by land mail to 523 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Saturday March 18 - Due to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 3:00 Confessions have been CANCELLED.
Altar Servers—We need you on Fridays at 5:45 for Stations of the Cross.
Please sign-up in the gathering space!
Please join us on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM for
Stations of the Cross from Mary’s Perspective
Respect LIFE from conception to natural death!
Wednesday March 15th is the day St. Therese has chosen to be on the sidewalk praying at Planned Parenthood during 40 DAYS FOR LIFE from 7AM - 7PM. There are still some time slots open. Please call the office if you are able to come for an
hour anytime during the day. Thank you.
The Adoration Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament at our Cathedral are in
need of various items each month. March is St. Therese’s month to
provide items. You will find a basket in the gathering space with various
items to choose from, please choose an item(s) and bring them with you
next week. Gift certificates to purchase produce and meat are always
welcome, you can stop by the SFCS Certificate table to purchase a gift
card.
Centennial Corner: Come join us for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade next Saturday
March 18th. As part of our Centennial Year celebrations
St. Therese Parish will have a float in the parade. This is a
great opportunity for us to display our Catholic faith and
announce our 100 years as a parish community. Everyone is a little Irish on
St. Patrick’s Day, come support St. Therese Church. The parade starts at
2:00 & will run from 13th to 4th street down Phillips Ave. If you would like to
get your green on and participate in the parade or help decorate the float
contact Doug Basche or Allie Yaw.
Holy Hour
There will be a Holy Hour in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph on the Solemnity of the
Annunciation, Saturday, March 25th, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Relic of the True
Cross, which is currently in our Diocese, will be present. All are invited.
