WELCOME
to the St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Sioux Falls, SD) Website
to the St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Sioux Falls, SD) Website
The mission of St. Katharine Drexel Parish is to gather
together as a community of faith, sharing the Word of
God with all of our neighbors through our words and
example. We emphasize the sanctity of the Eucharist
in our daily lives and encourage good stewardship and
lifelong Catholic Christian education. Our consistent
message is "Come home to Christ".
together as a community of faith, sharing the Word of
God with all of our neighbors through our words and
example. We emphasize the sanctity of the Eucharist
in our daily lives and encourage good stewardship and
lifelong Catholic Christian education. Our consistent
message is "Come home to Christ".
Are you new to our parish? We would love to have you become
an active part of our faith community. Please stop after Mass and
introduce yourself to Fr. Joe. He will give you a card of introduction
to fill out. Or, you can request more information, ask a question, or
have someone contact you by filling out the simple form here.
Welcome!
an active part of our faith community. Please stop after Mass and
introduce yourself to Fr. Joe. He will give you a card of introduction
to fill out. Or, you can request more information, ask a question, or
have someone contact you by filling out the simple form here.
Welcome!
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1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1 (Click here for map)
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Click on the image above
to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
“If I can say of an action: ‘I
did it out of love of God,’
there is something about
it that will last through all
eternity.”
St. Katharine Drexel
did it out of love of God,’
there is something about
it that will last through all
eternity.”
St. Katharine Drexel
This mural can be seen
at St. Joseph Cathedral
Sacred Heart Chapel in
Sioux Falls.
at St. Joseph Cathedral
Sacred Heart Chapel in
Sioux Falls.
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
“Peacefully do at each
moment what at that
moment ought to be
done.”
St. Katharine Drexel
moment what at that
moment ought to be
done.”
St. Katharine Drexel
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Out of town this past weekend or just want to listen to the
homily again? Now you can! Click the links below for the date
of the homily you'd like to hear: Jan. 15th Jan. 22nd Nov. 20th
Dec. 4th Dec. 11th Dec. 18th Dec. 25th January 1st Jan. 8th
*Please allow a little time for the file to fully load on your computer.*
homily again? Now you can! Click the links below for the date
of the homily you'd like to hear: Jan. 15th Jan. 22nd Nov. 20th
Dec. 4th Dec. 11th Dec. 18th Dec. 25th January 1st Jan. 8th
*Please allow a little time for the file to fully load on your computer.*
DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM
If you haven’t noticed already, in the envelopes that you receive
monthly there is purple-edged envelope marked for Debt Reduction.
We have a $4.4 million debt with the Diocese of Sioux Falls that we
incurred in order to build our church. We are currently taking steps
to add on to our campus by building a multipurpose room/gym, a
youth room, additional classrooms for school and Religious
Education and a larger kitchen for parish events and the school
lunch program. We are attempting to do this without increasing our
debt, using the money pledged for our Continuing the Journey
campaign. This pledge includes paying $20,000 each month in
interest on our current debt but it does not decrease the principal on
the loan at all.
The purpose of the Debt Reduction envelope is to start applying the
amount received in these envelopes toward the principal on our
debt. I invite you to become a “Principal Partner” to help retire some
of the debt that we have accrued. There is no pledge card to fill out-
simply enclose an amount that you wish to commit toward debt
reduction. This envelope will be enclosed each month in your
monthly envelopes. You can choose whether to give monthly,
quarterly or even yearly. At the end of each month, the money
collected will be sent to the Diocese to pay on the principal amount.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Katharine Drexel
Parish. Your donations of time, talent and treasure bless all
members of our parish.
If you haven’t noticed already, in the envelopes that you receive
monthly there is purple-edged envelope marked for Debt Reduction.
We have a $4.4 million debt with the Diocese of Sioux Falls that we
incurred in order to build our church. We are currently taking steps
to add on to our campus by building a multipurpose room/gym, a
youth room, additional classrooms for school and Religious
Education and a larger kitchen for parish events and the school
lunch program. We are attempting to do this without increasing our
debt, using the money pledged for our Continuing the Journey
campaign. This pledge includes paying $20,000 each month in
interest on our current debt but it does not decrease the principal on
the loan at all.
The purpose of the Debt Reduction envelope is to start applying the
amount received in these envelopes toward the principal on our
debt. I invite you to become a “Principal Partner” to help retire some
of the debt that we have accrued. There is no pledge card to fill out-
simply enclose an amount that you wish to commit toward debt
reduction. This envelope will be enclosed each month in your
monthly envelopes. You can choose whether to give monthly,
quarterly or even yearly. At the end of each month, the money
collected will be sent to the Diocese to pay on the principal amount.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Katharine Drexel
Parish. Your donations of time, talent and treasure bless all
members of our parish.
Kitchen Wish List:
Upright freezer: $3,200
Garbage disposal: $2,100
Icemaker and storage: $3,000
Cabinets & shelving: $2,500 - $5,000
If you know of any commercial-quality items like the ones listed
above that are available for donation or at reduced prices, please
contact Fr. Joe or Laree at the Parish Office.
Upright freezer: $3,200
Garbage disposal: $2,100
Icemaker and storage: $3,000
Cabinets & shelving: $2,500 - $5,000
If you know of any commercial-quality items like the ones listed
above that are available for donation or at reduced prices, please
contact Fr. Joe or Laree at the Parish Office.
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Would you like to tour the re-opened St. Joseph Cathedral?
Specifically for the week of the opening, beginning Wednesday, July
27th, self-guided tours can be taken from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Tours for larger groups (10 or more) with a guide provided can be
taken from 1-5 p.m. Permanent tour times will be available in the
future, call 336-7392 for details. For more information or to see
pictures of the renovation, visit www.stjosephcathedral.net
Specifically for the week of the opening, beginning Wednesday, July
27th, self-guided tours can be taken from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Tours for larger groups (10 or more) with a guide provided can be
taken from 1-5 p.m. Permanent tour times will be available in the
future, call 336-7392 for details. For more information or to see
pictures of the renovation, visit www.stjosephcathedral.net
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
Campaign Update
As you may know, our Continuing the Journey Campaign is a three-year
program which began on January 1, 2010 in order to pay for the addition to our
school. This project also provided us with a Youth Room and a great
Multipurpose Room/Gymnasium. We were able to pay for a great deal of the
construction costs as we went along and much of the work was done on an “in-
kind” basis or at a reduced price. However, we did need to take out a loan of
$250,000 in order to pay for everything.
On top of that, we have a loan we are attempting to keep up-to-date from the
construction of our beautiful Parish Center. The principal amount on this loan is
$4,403,217. That is a big number. We currently pay over $20,000 per month just
for the interest on this loan. No pastor wants to bring up the sensitive subject of
money to his people, but every now and then we all need an update.
You and I have all been the beneficiaries of those that have gone before us in
the faith. Parishes were formed and parish buildings were constructed long
before we were born and we benefited from the sacrifice of those who went
before us. Someday in the future, members of St. Katharine Drexel Parish will
be able to look back in gratitude at the faith you and I displayed when we began
this journey.
Here is a brief summary of our campaign finances. Any effort you could make to
contribute prior to the end of this year would be greatly appreciated.
Campaign Update
As you may know, our Continuing the Journey Campaign is a three-year
program which began on January 1, 2010 in order to pay for the addition to our
school. This project also provided us with a Youth Room and a great
Multipurpose Room/Gymnasium. We were able to pay for a great deal of the
construction costs as we went along and much of the work was done on an “in-
kind” basis or at a reduced price. However, we did need to take out a loan of
$250,000 in order to pay for everything.
On top of that, we have a loan we are attempting to keep up-to-date from the
construction of our beautiful Parish Center. The principal amount on this loan is
$4,403,217. That is a big number. We currently pay over $20,000 per month just
for the interest on this loan. No pastor wants to bring up the sensitive subject of
money to his people, but every now and then we all need an update.
You and I have all been the beneficiaries of those that have gone before us in
the faith. Parishes were formed and parish buildings were constructed long
before we were born and we benefited from the sacrifice of those who went
before us. Someday in the future, members of St. Katharine Drexel Parish will
be able to look back in gratitude at the faith you and I displayed when we began
this journey.
Here is a brief summary of our campaign finances. Any effort you could make to
contribute prior to the end of this year would be greatly appreciated.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW, FR. JOE?
39 Years of Roe v. Wade
If you are less than 40 years old, your entire life has been lived in
the culture created by the infamous Roe v. Wade decision by the
Supreme Court. You have never known a time when life in the
womb was protected by law. While this is a sad state of affairs in
our country, it is also dangerous and frightening. Since many
people have grown up in a land where abortion has always been
legal, it can be easy for them to assume that there is nothing wrong
with it.
This situation can be compared to attitudes many had toward
slavery 150 years ago. Although they might not have participated
in it themselves, most accepted that others owned slaves since it
was legal. Does that sound familiar to you? Many who support the
legality of abortion today say things like “I would never have an
abortion, but I can’t impose my morality on other people.” If that
sentiment had prevailed in our country, African Americans could
still be slaves. Thank God for all of the good people who fought for
freedom. Thank God for all of those today who pray and peacefully
protest for an end to abortion in our land.
Here are a few facts about abortion in America today:
I look at those numbers, it tells me that there are many women and
men living in deep pain who are in need of healing, forgiveness and
mercy. Thank goodness we are members of a Church that wants to
offer that healing in many ways. If you have had an abortion or
know someone who has please take advantage of one of these
resources:
You probably won’t be able to heal on your own. The Catholic
Church and many other good Christian services are waiting for
your call.
39 Years of Roe v. Wade
If you are less than 40 years old, your entire life has been lived in
the culture created by the infamous Roe v. Wade decision by the
Supreme Court. You have never known a time when life in the
womb was protected by law. While this is a sad state of affairs in
our country, it is also dangerous and frightening. Since many
people have grown up in a land where abortion has always been
legal, it can be easy for them to assume that there is nothing wrong
with it.
This situation can be compared to attitudes many had toward
slavery 150 years ago. Although they might not have participated
in it themselves, most accepted that others owned slaves since it
was legal. Does that sound familiar to you? Many who support the
legality of abortion today say things like “I would never have an
abortion, but I can’t impose my morality on other people.” If that
sentiment had prevailed in our country, African Americans could
still be slaves. Thank God for all of the good people who fought for
freedom. Thank God for all of those today who pray and peacefully
protest for an end to abortion in our land.
Here are a few facts about abortion in America today:
- There have been52,000,000 abortions in the U.S. since 1973.
- About 30% of women in the United States have had an
abortion. - In the year 2008, there were 1.21 MILLION abortions in the
United States. This means that nearly 1/3 of all pregnancies
ended in abortion. - There were 850 abortions in South Dakota in 2008.
- 44% are married or cohabiting
- 73% profess a religious affiliation
- 28% of women seeking abortions are Catholic
- 61% have one or more children
- 75% of women say they are seeking an abortion say that a
baby would interfere with work, school, or the ability to care
for other children.
I look at those numbers, it tells me that there are many women and
men living in deep pain who are in need of healing, forgiveness and
mercy. Thank goodness we are members of a Church that wants to
offer that healing in many ways. If you have had an abortion or
know someone who has please take advantage of one of these
resources:
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation: This is where God’s love
and healing power is sacramentally present. Contact Fr. Joe
or another priest to set up a private appointment. - Rachel’s Vineyard is a post-abortion ministry to help renew,
rebuild and redeem. Weekend retreats are confidential and are
held in non-judgmental environments where men and
women can express, release and reconcile painful post-
abortive emotions. On the web go to www.rachelsvineyard.
org - Catholic Family Services and the Mother Theresa Fund stand
ready to assist women in crisis pregnancy situations. - The Alpha Center has pregnancy and post-abortion services
available.
You probably won’t be able to heal on your own. The Catholic
Church and many other good Christian services are waiting for
your call.
Sign up now for "The Catholicism Project"! Groups will meet
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (beginning Jan. 29th), Tuesdays at noon
(beginning Jan. 31st), Men's Group Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (beginning
Jan. 31st) and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. (beginning Feb. 1st) The
book costs $20 and sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Space or
call the Parish Office.
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (beginning Jan. 29th), Tuesdays at noon
(beginning Jan. 31st), Men's Group Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (beginning
Jan. 31st) and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. (beginning Feb. 1st) The
book costs $20 and sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Space or
call the Parish Office.
This year, learn more about the
Catholic Church through a
program called “The
Catholicism Project.” This
teaching was put together by Fr.
` Robert Baron, a priest and
professor at Mundelein
Seminary near Chicago. He is
also founder of “Word On Fire,”
a ministry designed to get the Catholic faithful excited about sacred
Scripture.
“The Catholicism Project” is a 10-part series that will be offered
here at St Katharine Drexel Parish at a variety of times. The
program consists of DVD presentations as well as reading the
companion book. We will go through the first half of the series
between January 29th and April 8th. Taking the advice of others
who have already used this program in their parish, we will watch 30
minutes of a DVD and follow that with 30 minutes of questions and
discussion.
I invite you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn
more about your faith and grow closer to Jesus Christ at the same
time. If you are the type of person to make New Year’s resolutions,
you will find “The Catholicism Project” a worthy way to fulfill any
spiritual or educational improvements you have resolved to make in
2012. Regardless of which session you attend, it will only cost you
about an hour per week. The monetary investment is only $20 for
the book. There are many other resources available that are
associated with this program but again, on the advice of others, we
are only recommending the book which we will have available for
purchase.
Make 2012 the year you do something significant to improve your
knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ. Simply call the
Parish Office to sign up: 275-6870. Here is a schedule we will follow:
THE CATHOLICISM PROJECT - SERIES I
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space
Tuesdays from noon -1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Men’s Group
Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. in the Gathering Space
We will finish the series in the fall with the final 10 sessions. Get
yourself registered today!
Catholic Church through a
program called “The
Catholicism Project.” This
teaching was put together by Fr.
` Robert Baron, a priest and
professor at Mundelein
Seminary near Chicago. He is
also founder of “Word On Fire,”
a ministry designed to get the Catholic faithful excited about sacred
Scripture.
“The Catholicism Project” is a 10-part series that will be offered
here at St Katharine Drexel Parish at a variety of times. The
program consists of DVD presentations as well as reading the
companion book. We will go through the first half of the series
between January 29th and April 8th. Taking the advice of others
who have already used this program in their parish, we will watch 30
minutes of a DVD and follow that with 30 minutes of questions and
discussion.
I invite you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn
more about your faith and grow closer to Jesus Christ at the same
time. If you are the type of person to make New Year’s resolutions,
you will find “The Catholicism Project” a worthy way to fulfill any
spiritual or educational improvements you have resolved to make in
2012. Regardless of which session you attend, it will only cost you
about an hour per week. The monetary investment is only $20 for
the book. There are many other resources available that are
associated with this program but again, on the advice of others, we
are only recommending the book which we will have available for
purchase.
Make 2012 the year you do something significant to improve your
knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ. Simply call the
Parish Office to sign up: 275-6870. Here is a schedule we will follow:
THE CATHOLICISM PROJECT - SERIES I
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space
Tuesdays from noon -1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Men’s Group
Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. in the Gathering Space
We will finish the series in the fall with the final 10 sessions. Get
yourself registered today!
