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PARISH OFFICE Phone: 605-498-5792 (main); 605-498-5449 Fax: 605-498-5540 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Friday - 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Thomas Fitzpatrick Email: [email protected] Business Administrator: Susan Schaunaman Email: [email protected] Office Manager: Sharon Metzger Email: [email protected] Director of Religious Education: Vickie Venhuizen Email: [email protected] Music Ministry: Lon Semansky Email: [email protected] Custodians: Dale & Bonnie Rippentrop Email: [email protected]
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM
WEEKDAY MASSES Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM
CONFESSIONS Saturday: 4:00-4:45 PM Sunday: 8:00-8:45 AM Before weekday Mass
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Baptism - By Appointment. Call the parish office. Marriage - Arrangements must be made with the priest at least six months in advance. Just introduce yourself to Father after Mass.
St. Nicholas
Catholic Church
St. Nicholas Parish would like to extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are
new to the area. If you are not currently registered at St. Nicholas
and consider this your parish, just stop by the parish office or see
Father after Mass.
140 West Brian Street
Tea, SD 57064
www.stnicholastea.org
The Most Holy Trinity
May 27, 2018
PARISH CALENDAR
May 28th - June 3rd
Monday, May 28, Memorial Day · Parish Office Closed
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30 · Mass, 8:00 AM
Thursday, May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, June 1, St. Justin, Martyr · Mass, 8:00 AM · Day of Prayer, 8:30 AM - Noon
Saturday, June 2, Sts. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs · Confessions, 4:00-4:45 PM · Vigil Mass, 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 3, The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
· Confessions, 8:00-8:30 AM · Mass, 9:00 AM · Craft Night, 7:00-9:00 PM
LITURGICAL TEAMS
Saturday, June 2, 5:00 PM L: DeeAnn Konrad; EM: Denise Haisch, Anna Kinsella, John Kleinschmit, Volunteer; U: Bob Biver, Frank Heirigs, Dean Johnson, Volunteer; AS: Ellianna Dengler, Kya Hayes, Braeden & Tanner Dunkelberger; SFCS Gift Cards: Diane Biver
Sunday, June 3, 9:00 AM L: Naomi McLaughlin; EM: Rick Klinkhammer, Doug Andersen, Barb Harrington, Volunteer; U: Tom Gillick, Barry Maag, Romaine & Ruby Rezac; AS: Timothy & Matthew Halbur, Sydney Ganschow, Miya Marso; SFCS Gift Cards: Rachael Junck
Weekly Offering, May 20 Adult Envelopes: $4,588; Children: $70.37; Loose: $409.50;
Capital Campaign/Debt Reduction: $1,590; CFSA 2018: $681; Special Donation: $20.
Thank You!
Online Giving—Save paper. Save time. When you give online, your gift will be transferred conveniently and securely from your bank account or credit card directly to the church.
Create your account at: https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1369 or on the parish website: www.stnicholastea.org - Online Giving.
ONE FAITH. ONE FAMILY. Goal: $52,000 Pledged: $38,694
Collected: $33,288 Participating: 124 of 356 families
$13,306 is needed to complete our 2018 Goal. Please consider pledging if you have not already done so.
Thank you!
READINGS FOR WEEK OF MAY 27
Sunday, The Most Holy Trinity: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40;
Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10;
Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20;
Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-6;
Lk 1:39-56
Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26
Saturday: Jude 17, 20-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday, June 3, Corpus Christi: Ex 24:3-8;
Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Our Holy Father Pope Francis’
Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Universal – Social Networks That social networks may work towards
that inclusiveness which respects others
for their differences.
Wednesday, May 30
8:00 AM +Lawrence Gannon
Friday, June 1 8:00 AM Janet Klinkhammer
Saturday, June 2
5:00 PM +Chad Holm
Sunday, June 3
9:00 AM St. Nicholas Parishioners
Weekday Mass intentions are available for July and
August. Suggested stipend is $10 per Mass. Call or stop
by the parish office to request a Mass.
Six day and six hour votive candles are available for
purchase through the parish during office hours. Six
day votives are $3 ea. Six hour votives are $.50 each.
That is what it costs the church for the candles.
Parish News & Activities
Anniversary Congratulations to Jim & Karen Young who will celebrate their 52nd Wedding Anniversary on May 28th.
Please Note… The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 28th.
Coffee and Rolls Coffee & Rolls will be served TODAY, Sunday, May 27, in the parish hall following Mass. All are welcome. Thank you to all who volunteer for this ministry!
Reminders… · Bulletin Announcements - Please have any announcements for the
weekly bulletin to the parish office by NOON on Mondays. Thanks!
· Please let the parish office know of any address, phone or email changes. Email [email protected]
· Please check the ‘Lost & Found’ box/table in the church entry to see if you are missing anything! At the end of May all items left will be given to charity.
Youth Group Committee Meeting, June 7th Thursday, June 7, 7:00 PM in the church hall. All are welcome.
St. Nicholas Men’s Prayer Meeting Thursday, June 14, 7:00 PM at St. Nicholas Church.
All men of the parish are welcome.
St. Nicholas Day of Prayer, June 1st Friday, following the 8:00 AM Mass until NOON. Sign-up sheets for prayer times and intentions are located in the back of the church.
TEA AREA FOOD PANTRY
Open M-F, 9 AM - 3 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church, Tea. June items needed are laundry soap and fabric softener or fabric
sheets. Items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry or at St. Nicholas. The box is located in the church entry.
The Office of the Marian Apostolate will host the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary on Thursday, May 31, the Feast of the Visitation, at 6 PM in the Mother’s Garden near the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. All are invited.
“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen
Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials
can be the place where God manifests his
victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes
all things new.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid
The feast of the Visitation recalls to us the following great truths and events: · The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin
Elizabeth shortly after the Annunciation. · The cleansing of John the Baptist from original sin in the
womb of his mother at the words of Our Lady's greeting. · Elizabeth's proclaiming of Mary—under the inspiration of
the Holy Spirit—as Mother of God and "blessed among women".
· Mary's singing of the sublime hymn, Magnificat ("My soul doth magnify the Lord") which has become a part of the daily official prayer of the Church.
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear
MAY 31, 2018
Virtuous Business Leader Formation
The Catholic Men’s Business Fraternity will be holding Virtuous Business Leader Formation on Wednesday, June 20, July 18, October 17, and November 21 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph from 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM. These sessions are an opportunity for men to learn about faith principles and how they can be lived out in their personal and professional life. There is no other formation like this anywhere. Join us for what is sure to be a transformative experience!
For more information contact Joe Rutten at [email protected].
2018 Annual Parish Fall Kickoff
Anyone interested in being on the planning committee for the Fall Kickoff should call or text Tim at 759-2880.
Perpetual Adoration Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Open House. Before the monastery’s cloister is closed, the faithful of the diocese are invited to attend open houses which include guided tours of the new facility. They will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 4-7 PM; Wednesday, May 30, 4-7 PM; Saturday, June 2, 1-4 PM; and Sunday, June 3, 1:30-4 PM. June 5-July 17 - Grieving the Loss From Homicide. A six week program held every Tuesday evening from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Presented by Dr. Marcie Moran. This is a program for adults who have lost a loved one from the tragic and sense-less crime of a murder. This loss has a unique intensity that requires special and educational assistance toward adjustment. Located at Catholic Family Services, 523 N. Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls. Register/questions call 605-988-3775 or [email protected] June 6 - Fatima Tour of Peace at St. Magdalen Church, Lennox. Procession, Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9 AM. Marian Presentation, 9:45 AM. Adoration 10 AM - 5 PM (one-hour increments). Procession, Rosary & Marian Presentation, 7 PM. Free will offering. Presented by World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, Our Lady’s Blue Army. Info at https://www.fatimatourforpeace.com. June 16-17 - Grief Camp for Youth. Catholic Family Services will be offering a Grief Camp for Youth and their Families at Broom Tree Retreat Center, June 16-17. This 2 day camp will include fun activities, discussion and support. Grief Camp is non-denominational and is offered free of charge. Call Catholic Family Services at 1-800-700-7867 or 605-988-3775 for more information. June 22-24 - Women’s Discernment Retreat. Starts at 5 PM, Friday and ends at 1 PM on Sunday. For Single Catholic Women, 21-45 years. The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton, invite you to a free discernment retreat. Contact Sr. Clarice 605-668-6092 or [email protected] by June 20. Registration is now open for Discipleship Day 2018! This year’s theme is ‘To Do Your Will Is My Delight’. Come find freedom in total surrender to God and engage with others actively involved in discipleship. To register or for more information go to http://www.sfcatholic.org/adultformation/discipleshipday/. Young Adult Retreat - Save the date! The annual Diocesan Young Adult Retreat will be held October 5th-7th at Broom Tree Retreat Center. Watch the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls Facebook page for more details coming in June. Pilgrimage to Poland - Honoring the life and legacy of Pope St. John Paul II - with Bishop Paul J. Swain - Oct. 12-20, 2018. “I am grateful to be able to lead this pilgrimage to Poland. Not only will we visit sites important to Pope St. John Pall II’s life, but those of St. Faustina and St. Maximillian Kolbe among others. I invite you to join me.” Contact the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern SD at 605-988-3708. Register by June 7. Contact Peter’s Way Tours at 800-225-7662.
BROOM TREE RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Silent Retreat Schedule Women: Jun 21-24, Aug 9-12, Sept 6-9, Oct 18-21, Nov 15-18 Men: Sept 20-23, Oct 25-28
Day of Recollection Schedule Days of Recollection begin at 10 AM and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested. August 21 - Proclaiming Jesus Christ, directed by Fr. Tom Anderson September 11 - Topic TBA, directed by Dr. Teresa Kemmer October 23 - What are People Saying Today About Angels? directed by Msgr. Mahowald
Inner Healing Retreat - October 12-14 Marian Retreat - October 12-14, Hail Mary Full of Grace, directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer.
Register/info: 263-1040, www.broom-tree.org, or [email protected].
Area and Diocesan Events
D-Camp June 25-28 High School July 8-11 High School July 12-15 Junior High
Filling up fast! Register now for Discipleship Camp 2018, a four-day Diocesan summer camp where Junior High and High School youth have the opportunity to meet other teens, compete in epic all-camp games, pray, frequent the Sacraments, and more! Register online:
http://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/events/d-camp/
The 22nd Annual “BISHOP’S CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT”
Benefiting Seminarian Education
The 22nd Annual “Bishop’s Charity Fishing Tournaments” are scheduled for Monday, June 4th at Big Stone City - Lakeside Park and Monday, June 11th at Pierre - Oahe Downstream Recreation Area (located 5 miles north of Pierre). For more information or to register, contact the Catholic Community Foundation at 605-988-3765, toll free at 1-888-246-3386 or on-line at www.ccfesd.org.
St. Nicholas Vacation Bible School
Splash Canyon Sunday, July 15-Wednesday, July 18
Evenings, 6:15 PM-8:15 PM
At Splash Canyon VBS, children look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and learn that all God’s promises are Yes in Jesus! Kids confidently celebrate that our faithful God is with us on life’s wild ride. God saves us through Jesus and gives us life and hope every day and forever.
Please join us for four days of faith and fun by using the
link below to register or go to the parish website www.stnicholastea.org (Youth).
https://goo.gl/forms/5nrqCorBh0xXOxFt1
Craft Night! Sunday, June 3rd, 7 PM-9 PM
St. Nicholas Parish Hall
We will be doing a string art project. The cost is $40 and all materials will be provided. The proceeds will go to help fund Vacation Bible School 2018. To register and pay, go to:
https://squareup.com/store/downtoearth/item/string-art-mason-jar-w-flowers
MEMORIAL DAY
"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." Christians are no strangers to sacrifice. Jesus lays down his life for our redemption, martyrs remain faithful to the end, and every believer faces "deaths" in the spiritual life when love requires a re-ordering of preference and priority. On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives for their nation and for the values we espouse - freedom, justice, and a better world for our children. In a day that often fills with barbeques and boat launches, remember to take some time in prayer! Intercede for those who have died and for the loved ones they left behind, and pray for peace on earth.
From your Pastor:
Instead of shying away from pondering the mystery of the Trinity perhaps we can begin from what we do know and enter into the mystery that way. Using the 5W’s (who, what, where, when, why) we begin to see we are better equipped by faith and grace to fruitfully ponder One God, Three Persons. In fact, we are pretty solid on four out of five W’s: Who- God What- ? Where- Everywhere When- now, then, always Why- Love is expressive of itself It seems that the ‘whatness’ of God is our hang-up. ‘What a thing is’ is termed quiddity in fancy theological talk. The quiddity of God has been unpacked through the centuries by the brilliant minds of the Church in different eras from different angles, and while the volumes written are rational and well-ordered, the essence of this unfathomable mystery is elusive. While God is simply too great for our human intellect to comprehend, His intent for us to seek Him though faith is the way we grow and begin to unwrap His mystery. This spiritual growth, nurtured by grace, is our pathway to God. Since we cannot love what we do not know, God calls us to love Him by knowing Him by pondering the Persons of the Trinity individually and collectively. Four out of five ain’t bad. The quiddity of God is meant to be a mystery that draws us closer to Him while at the same time confounding us. It is like the good old carrot & stick image. God leads us forward by dangling His mysterious Truth and Goodness before us. We perceive it readily in the material world, immaterially through His Sanctifying Grace and experience it in a Gospel way of life. That we do not understand the Trinity isn’t the problem. The problem is in the not seeking to do so. God assists us in our quest that will only come to its fruition in Heaven. To love God is to know God. Among the many ways we seek Him, Trinitarian pondering is very fruitful.
Fr. Fitzpatrick
LIVE THE LITURGY
Inspiration for the week...
The love relationship that exists among the Persons of the
Holy Trinity is both intense and intimate. As beautiful as this
teaching is, it demonstrates how human language really pales
in trying to capture the essence of God. The Father brings us
to the creative, powerful, yet gently meticulous part of God
who has brought mountains and hills into being, as well as
each of His children. Still the Father is more than this. The
Son demonstrates the unconditional love of God filled with
endless mercy and compassion. This love really understands
the journey of the marginalized and the poor and has no use
for created powers and structures that alienate and hurt
people. But the Son is even more than this. The Holy Spirit
is the breath of God who teaches wisdom and brings
understanding, who governs the seasons and discerns the
thoughts of human hearts. Yet the Holy Spirit is still more than
this. We worship a God who is beyond and also intimately
bonded to all that He has made, without whom nothing could
be sustained in being. Praise the Holy Trinity!
