ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA ST JOSEPH ST PETER Fr. …€¦ · Servers: Emma Robinson, Ben Swatek, Jack Grassel Jaxon Hennies & Leah Luxford Commentator: John Giorgio Molly Lokhorst Lector:

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Michael W. Schuh, CPA 607 14th Street

Sioux City, IA 51102 Phone 712-255-8081

Fax 712-255-1147 OLLIES DRIVE-INN

411 E. Rose Street Elk Point, SD

356-2401 Pizza, Chicken, Sandwiches, and

Ice Cream Delivery Sun-Thurs 5pm to 8pm

Fri—Sat 5pm to 10pm

Pray The Rosary &

Have Masses Said For The Poor Souls

in Purgatory Bill & Mary Parker

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Catholic men who gather for Fellowship,

Spiritual Growth, and Corporal Works For information call 712-253-7336

201 Tower Road Dakota Dunes 605-232-8881

MARY MARGARET’S MASSAGE Mary Margaret Jones

Massage Therapist 370 West Anchor Drive Suite 217

Dakota Dunes [email protected]

712-899-1377 Helping you achieve total wellness!

ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA 995 Sioux Point Road Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-235-1942

ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693

ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716

Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: [email protected] Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning March 1st through March 31st

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Peter—Jefferson Sunday: 8:30am at St Joseph—Elk Point 9:00am at St Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Peter—Jefferson 5:30pm at St Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com FORMED.ORG—Parish code is AVBY2T OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; [email protected] Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; [email protected] Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. St Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies—call the office email: [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6) 712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 St Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 St Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass(ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE OR BAPTISM: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre-school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at [email protected].

THIS WEEK’S KNIGHT’S OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST AT ST JOSEPH IN ELK POINT. SERVING FROM 5 TO 7:00PM. ALL YOU CAN EAT!

COME AND JOIN IN FELLOWSHIP AND ENJOY A GREAT MEAL!

“A NIGHT OUT NEVER SOUNDED BETTER” International Christian Recording Artist and Film-Score Composer, Calvin Jones will be performing Solo Piano LIVE at St. Peter Parish in Jefferson on April 1st at 7:00pm in the church. Calvin joins us all the way from Ukraine as part of his World Tour, so invite your friends and family to share in this unforgettable evening of classic/contemporary and eternal music. Allow yourself to escape into the presence of God and get lost in the Awe of our Creator. Check out his website at www.calvinjones.com Admission is FREE and an offering will be taken.

A WEEKLY REFLECTION By Father Jeff Norfolk

Choosing God First

Lent is an opportunity to spend 40 days striving to place God back at the center of our lives. Growing in humility is a first step in daily choosing God above all other things and above all other people. The Litany of Humility is a beautiful prayer written by Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930), who was the Secretary of State for Pope Saint Pius X. I recommend praying it daily during these remaining days of Lent. O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved... From the desire of being extolled ... From the desire of being honored ... From the desire of being praised ... From the desire of being preferred to others... From the desire of being consulted ... From the desire of being approved ... From the fear of being humiliated ... From the fear of being despised... From the fear of suffering rebukes ... From the fear of being calumniated ... From the fear of being forgotten ... From the fear of being ridiculed ... From the fear of being wronged ... From the fear of being suspected … That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be esteemed more than I ... That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease ... That others may be chosen and I set aside ... That others may be praised and I unnoticed ... That others may be preferred to me in everything... That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…

Margarett Schlientz—How Do I Listen to the Voice of God? April 20, 7:00 pm at St. Peter Church, Jefferson

Margarett Schlientz, who presented our parish mission a while ago, is return-ing for another presentation. Her topic will be "How Do I Listen to the Voice of God?" In a world where we are saturated with noise we constantly need to figure out a way to listen to the voice of God among all the other voices. Margaret will offer us sever-al suggestions on how to get better at one of the most important things we do - listen to the voice of God. Please bring a Bible.

THE ROSARY IS PRAYED BEFORE WEEKDAY MASSES AT 7:30AM MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, March 27th 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Tuesday, March 28th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Frank Callahan + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Jaci Twidwell Wednesday, March 29th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Jim & Lititia Geary + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Thursday, March 30th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Bill & Mattie Stebner + Holy Hr 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Sue Korth Holy Hr 4:30pm Friday, March 31st 8:00 am (Jefferson) Merlyn & Arlene Karpen + Holy Hr 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service

Saturday, April 1st 8:00 am (Jefferson) Our Country 4:30 pm (Elk Point) Our Parish Families Sunday, April 2nd 8:30 am (Jefferson) Whitey & Lorraine Christiansen + 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) Nick Ruhaak + 11:00 am (Elk Point) E. E. “Puck” & Florence Rozell + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Sarah Myron Lofgren +

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 How often do we invest our time, talent and treasure in creating an appearance that does not matter at all to God? We strive to impress with our clothing, home, career, possessions, car and other marks of distinction. But none of these illusions of greatness will impress God. Instead, He will look into our hearts to see how much we loved Him, how much we loved others and how we showed that love by the way we used our time, talents and treasure here on earth.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Rick Anderson Brynlee Bacan Nannette Beaver Larry Becker David Bosse Jeff Chicoine Ann (McInerney) Chicoine Doug Dixon Barbara Donnelly

Jerry Duhaime Tom Full Kandy Gill Noreen Gill Don Gray Tom Hall Ron Hoffman Roger Huot Rosemarie Huse Berkley Johnson

Katie Martindale Rose McIntosh Xavier Menke Anne O’Mara Fr. John Rasmussen Anna Szczepanik Tom Smith Christina Thompson Aimy Wombwell

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - March 29th 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ Dan Veatch 3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Mavis Leif 4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez 4:45 to 5:15pm ~ Rosemary Suing, Jane Patnaude 5:00 to 5::30pm ~ Jane Patnaude 5:30 to 6:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude 6:00 to 6:30pm ~

6:30 to 7:00pm 7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Mary Nelson 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Alice Card

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION For all who are bound by the blindness of prejudice: that God will open their eyes to the value and dignity of each human person, we pray to the Lord.

5th Sunday of Lent Vigil , Sat April 1st 5th Sunday of Lent, Sun April 2nd 5th Sunday of Lent, Sun April 2nd (4:30pm in Elk Point) (8:30 am in Jefferson) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Kylie Hinds, Alicen Colt, Jennica Colt Chase & Evan Fornia Jareb & Brayden Hamm Commentator: Renae McInerney Kathy Geary Jim Zortman Lector: Jon Larsen Kathy Geary Jim Zortman Music: Kelli, Roger & Lynette Ushers: M Dennison, A Schmidt, L DeSmet, J Guimond Dave Fornia & Britt Montagne Michael & Melissa Hamm Precious Body: Shirley Larsen Kathy Geary Precious Blood: Donna Abrams & Arlynn Schmidt John Corio & Gloria Mollet Bill & Mary Parker Gift Bearers/Greeters: April Altar Society Eric & Paige Fornia Family Michael & Melissa Hamm Greeters: Louie & Valda DeSmet Homebound: Money Counters: Finance Council Office—Geri O’Gurian 5th Sunday of Lent, Sun April 2nd 5th Sunday of Lent, Sun April 2nd (11:00am in Elk Point) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Emma Robinson, Ben Swatek, Jack Grassel Jaxon Hennies & Leah Luxford Commentator: John Giorgio Molly Lokhorst Lector: Josh Lehman Molly Lokhorst Music: Rita Ahmann & Janet Ries Ushers: T Grassel, T Larsen, C McInerney, E Donnelly Jason & Tegan Hennies Precious Body: Tama Zeller Precious Blood: Kim Metzgar & Cathy Petra Amy Hennies, Tom & Margaret Holland Gift Bearers/Greeters: April Altar Society Jason & Tegan Hennies Greeters: Scott & Marla Jo Meadows family Homebound: Tama Zeller & Kim Metzgar Money Counters: Finance Council

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE By Bud Ozar

Failure to forgive blinds us to another’s goodness. Lent provides an oppor-tunity to wash away our blind-spots in the pool of forgiveness. Listen to Jesus in today’s gospel: “Go wash and see.”

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Tuesday after daily Mass in Elk Point Friday after daily Mass in Jefferson Friday after Communion Service in Dakota Dunes

Do you have 20 minutes?

Vocation Prayer Family: Mar 27 —April 2: Dick & Peg Dailey; Bill & Julia Curry Next week: Virgene Bosse; Louie & Valda DeSmet Kits are available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * March 19, 2017

St Teresa—Adult Envelopes $2,218.00; ACH $550.00; loose $156.00; kids $32.00; candles $21.00 Total General $2,977.00 Bldg Support $494.70; Pledges $335.00; Total Bldg $829.70 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $2,384.00; loose $55.00; kids $9.00; maint $140.00; flowers $125.00; stipends $10.00; envelope offering $5.00 St Peter—Adult envelopes $962.00; loose $143.00; kids $40.26; maint $100.00; flowers $110; candles $48.95 Building Fund: reg donations $20.00; KC fish fry bar $20.00; rental $400.00; Altar Society $70.00

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2017

St Teresa parish goal is $27,100 Total pledged $14,325 Total paid $10,625 Balance $16,475 27% of cards returned; 39% of goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $30,400. Total pledged $16,585 Total paid $10,710 Balance $19,690 22% of cards returned; 35% of goal paid St Peter parish goal is $28,800 Total pledged $8,972 Total paid $8,452 Balance $20,348 38% of cards returned; 29% of goal paid

ST TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Cleaning has been moved to Sunday, March 26th at 12 noon. Please come and help. Finance Council Meeting Thursday, March 30th at 6:15pm Parishioner Appreciation Brunch and Supper Sunday, April 9th follow-ing both masses. Please come and join us for food and fellowship!

RETREATS AND OTHER EVENTS BROOM TREE RETREATS~ For more information or to register for any of the retreats, please visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-263-1040. There is no set cost. You are invited to make a prayerful donation. Your gifts help keep Broom Tree available and accessible to all. SILENT RETREAT SCHEDULE: WOMEN’S 2017: May 4-7; June 22-25; Aug 10-13; Sep 14-17; Oct 19-22; Nov 2-5 MEN’S 2017: Apr 17-20; Sep 21-24; Nov 16-19 ABORTIONS AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Abortions are scheduled at Planned Parenthood Friday, March 31st (full schedule). Mass will be cele-brated at 8:15 a.m. at Mary's Choice; 4415 Stone Ave; Sioux City, IA. Come if you can, please pray for the unborn, and expect a miracle. COUPLES RETREAT April 7—9, 2017 "Marriage is not a 'self-help' rela-tionship. It is a deep partnership with Christ...The couple is not supposed to do all the 'work' of love; they are called to let Jesus gift them with his own spousal love." But how do we get off the marriage treadmill once we're on it? What is God inviting us to instead? Join us during this retreat as Deacon James Keating points us to a more excellent way. The retreat begins on Friday night with registration from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and runs through lunchtime on Sunday. Broom Tree sponsored retreats are run by donation. Broom Tree’s cost is $360/couple. So, please, prayerfully con-sider your gift. To register or for more information please call 606-263-1040, email [email protected] or visit our website. PASCHAL TRIDUUM RETREAT Come, enter the silence and experience the rich liturgies of Holy Week with the monastic community of the Benedic-tine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton. This retreat begins Holy Thursday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m. and ends 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 16. Conferences on the meaning and symbolism of each day and liturgical event are optional. To register by April 8th call 605-668-6292 or send an email to [email protected] or call 605-668-6292. SAVE THE DATE: John Michael Talbot, the Contemporary Christian Music Pioneer, will return to St. Michael Church in Sioux City on June 4th for a 7:00 p.m. concert. He will be performing music from 55 CD releases created over his lifetime career. Tickets are now on sale after Sunday Mass at St. Mi-chael Parish Center, in the parish office during the week call (712) 239-2411 Ext. 101, and online at www.stmichaelsc.org or Johnmichael-talbot.com . Proceeds will go to the educational needs of Holy Cross Catho-lic School. Please come and support Catholic education while enjoying an evening of extraordinary music. Trinity Heights Presents: Divine Mercy: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. This year is the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Blessed Mother at Fatima. You are invited to the rerun of the ten part DVD presentation of last year’s Summer Series at Queen of Peace The encore presentation will be shown in two parts, sessions 1-5 on Saturday April 1st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and sessions 6-10 on Sunday April 2nd from 2:00-4:00 pm. in the Trinity Heights Marian Center; 2501 33rd St; Sioux City. All are welcome. There is no charge.

KNIGHTS KORNER Food Pantry Any monetary donations up to $100 per month are matched. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. Drop off boxes in the entry of all three churches.

Food Pantry suggestions for March: cereal, mac & cheese, Ketchup and mustard.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY SCHEDULE

March 31st—St Joseph—Elk Point April 7th—St Peter—Jefferson

Serving from 5:00pm to 7:00pm All you can eat!

ST PETER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Altar Society Dues are being collected for 2017. The dues are $10 per year. All ladies are members. Please make checks payable to St Peter Altar Society and put in the collection or mail to the office.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THE NATIONAL LIFE RUNNERS ANNUAL A+CROSS AMERICA RELAY will pass through ELK POINT on Mar 26th following the 8:30 am Mass. Please join local area LIFE Runners to carry the baton from St. Joseph's Church to St. Peter's in Jefferson. This is about 8 miles. The route will be divided into segments according to how far each runner or groups of Run-ners choose to run. The elevator is the halfway point. Anyone who wants to run is eligible. If you want to sign up as a LIFE Runner or to find out more information please call Paula Parmelee at 712-635-6196 or contact Amy Giorgio at 712-577-0307 or go to: www.liferunners.org/race/across/

***ST JOSEPH AND ST PETER 2ND GRADE PARENTS***

If you haven’t already done so, please call the office to schedule your 1st Communion visit with Fr Joe on Saturday, April 22nd. You will also need to let me know what mass you will be participating in (Sunday, April 23rd at 8:30am in Jefferson or Sunday, April 30th at 11:00am in Elk Point). Please call Jean at 356-2693. Thank you.

BUILDING 429 IN THE ROUND TOUR At Mount Marty College!

Mount Marty College is preparing to welcome Grammy-nominated Building 429 and their "Worship in the Round Tour” featuring Josh Wilson and Chris August, to campus for a special night of music and worship in Cimpl Arena on Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. The Worship in the Round Tour is cele-brating a special tradition in Nashville of artists coming together and wor-shiping on stage together instead of their individual sets. The artists will also share a number of stories behind their songs, and the ministry impact as God is using these songs to minister to many across the world. Tickets are on sale now at www.itickets.com. Tickets are $20 or $18 for groups of 10 or more, plus appropriate fees. For more information con-tact [email protected] or visit www.mtmc.edu/concert .

SUMMER SERVICE TRIP INFORMATION

This year's high school YD summer service trip will be in Omaha, June 9-11. We will help at a variety of locations through a program called Christ for the City, Urban Plunge. More info can be found at https://cfci.org/urban-plunge/?preview=true&fwp_facet_trip_region=national Any teen interested should sign up by March 26th with Amy Giorgio 712-577-0307 or email [email protected].