+Men’s Spiritual Luncheon/Talk with Fr. Jim Mason: Fr. Jim
Mason and other guest presenters will be hosting spiritual
luncheons on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Parish Hall. Lunch will be
provided. A free will offering will be accepted.
+Broom Tree Retreats: Check out all the opportunities
offered for retreats this upcoming year at www.broom-tree.
org.
+Couple’s Retreat with EWTN’s Fr. Brian Mullady: Don’t miss
this opportunity to grow in the grace of marriage using the
spiritual classic-Three Ages of the Spiritual Life and the
Theology of the Body of Pope John Paul II. This will be held in
the beautiful setting of Broom Tree Retreat Center. To
register or for questions visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-
263-1040. Please contact us if child care is needed.
+Grieving The Loss From Suicide: 6 Tuesday evenings, from
April 29th-June 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Catholic Family
Services, 523 N Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD will host this non-
denominational freewill offering program. This program is for
families who have lost a loved one from suicide. The
suddenness of the death and the confusion and painful
reactions will be significant parts of this program.
Educational and experiential activities will focus on coping
with this loss. Call 988-3775 with questions or to register.
+Director of Special Needs: This half-time ministry position
involves being a liaison to the deaf community, disability
awareness and inclusion in the SF Catholic Schools and RE
programs. Effective communication skills and a working
knowledge of education are a requirement. Send resume and
cover letter by May 20th to Catholic Chancery Office, Attn:
Twila Roman, 523 N. Duluth Ave., SFSD 57104 or
troman@sfcatholic.org. Call 988-3741 with questions.
+Theology on Tap: Fr. Scott Trainor will present a call to all
Christians: “Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect:
The Universal Call to Holiness” on Friday, May 9th.
Appetizers will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the
presentation and Q&A. A social time will take place
afterward. For more info call the Office of Evangelization &
Catechesis at 988-3763. All ages are welcome.
+Retrouvaille...a lifeline for marriages: Jean Lorang will
present this program to help couples heal and renew their
marriages at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 6th
at 7:00 p.m. Call Kathy at 371-2320 for more info.
+17th Annual O’Gorman Golf Classic: Gather a team and
register for this event at Willow Run Golf Course on Friday,
May 16th. Registration forms are available at sfcss.org or by
calling Pam at 336-6354.
+NAMIWalks 2008: On Saturday, May 17th the National
Alliance of Mental Illness of SD is hosting a 2.8 mile walk to
benefit efforts related to mental illness. No registration fee
but donations are welcome. Call 271-1871 or visit www.nami.
org/namiwalks to learn more. The public is welcomed to
participate!
+Photos wanted: If anyone has Baptismal, Confirmation or
Communion photos they want in the St. Katharine Drexel
Parish scrapbook, please send a copy to the parish office or
email them to julie.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com.
Also, if you would have taken unique pictures of other
events in our parish, please feel free to send them as well.
Jessie DeGiorgio, aka “Mamarozzi”, a member of the
Communications Committee is creating amazing scrapbooks
for our parish. She welcomes any photos or ideas that would
enhance the legacy this parish is creating as we travel our
journey of building a new church, parish and Education
Center.
Mason and other guest presenters will be hosting spiritual
luncheons on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Parish Hall. Lunch will be
provided. A free will offering will be accepted.
+Broom Tree Retreats: Check out all the opportunities
offered for retreats this upcoming year at www.broom-tree.
org.
+Couple’s Retreat with EWTN’s Fr. Brian Mullady: Don’t miss
this opportunity to grow in the grace of marriage using the
spiritual classic-Three Ages of the Spiritual Life and the
Theology of the Body of Pope John Paul II. This will be held in
the beautiful setting of Broom Tree Retreat Center. To
register or for questions visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-
263-1040. Please contact us if child care is needed.
+Grieving The Loss From Suicide: 6 Tuesday evenings, from
April 29th-June 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Catholic Family
Services, 523 N Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD will host this non-
denominational freewill offering program. This program is for
families who have lost a loved one from suicide. The
suddenness of the death and the confusion and painful
reactions will be significant parts of this program.
Educational and experiential activities will focus on coping
with this loss. Call 988-3775 with questions or to register.
+Director of Special Needs: This half-time ministry position
involves being a liaison to the deaf community, disability
awareness and inclusion in the SF Catholic Schools and RE
programs. Effective communication skills and a working
knowledge of education are a requirement. Send resume and
cover letter by May 20th to Catholic Chancery Office, Attn:
Twila Roman, 523 N. Duluth Ave., SFSD 57104 or
troman@sfcatholic.org. Call 988-3741 with questions.
+Theology on Tap: Fr. Scott Trainor will present a call to all
Christians: “Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect:
The Universal Call to Holiness” on Friday, May 9th.
Appetizers will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the
presentation and Q&A. A social time will take place
afterward. For more info call the Office of Evangelization &
Catechesis at 988-3763. All ages are welcome.
+Retrouvaille...a lifeline for marriages: Jean Lorang will
present this program to help couples heal and renew their
marriages at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 6th
at 7:00 p.m. Call Kathy at 371-2320 for more info.
+17th Annual O’Gorman Golf Classic: Gather a team and
register for this event at Willow Run Golf Course on Friday,
May 16th. Registration forms are available at sfcss.org or by
calling Pam at 336-6354.
+NAMIWalks 2008: On Saturday, May 17th the National
Alliance of Mental Illness of SD is hosting a 2.8 mile walk to
benefit efforts related to mental illness. No registration fee
but donations are welcome. Call 271-1871 or visit www.nami.
org/namiwalks to learn more. The public is welcomed to
participate!
+Photos wanted: If anyone has Baptismal, Confirmation or
Communion photos they want in the St. Katharine Drexel
Parish scrapbook, please send a copy to the parish office or
email them to julie.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com.
Also, if you would have taken unique pictures of other
events in our parish, please feel free to send them as well.
Jessie DeGiorgio, aka “Mamarozzi”, a member of the
Communications Committee is creating amazing scrapbooks
for our parish. She welcomes any photos or ideas that would
enhance the legacy this parish is creating as we travel our
journey of building a new church, parish and Education
Center.
Check out the Diocesan website for retreat and educational
opportunities at www.sfcatholic.org.
opportunities at www.sfcatholic.org.
Are you moving? Do you need to register in the parish? If
you have any changes in address or family information, please give
us call at the office. If you are new and would like to register, please
stop after Mass today and introduce yourself to Fr. Joe.
you have any changes in address or family information, please give
us call at the office. If you are new and would like to register, please
stop after Mass today and introduce yourself to Fr. Joe.
Pregnant? Alone? Afraid? Call Birthright 977-4781, Catholic
Family Services 988-3775 or St. Katharine Drexel Parish 275-6870.
Family Services 988-3775 or St. Katharine Drexel Parish 275-6870.
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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
“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
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
1901 S. Wheatland Court
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
1901 S. Wheatland Court
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
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.
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Make sure to check out what's new at St. Katharine Drexel
Parish! This foldout is at every Mass and updated
periodically.
Parish! This foldout is at every Mass and updated
periodically.
e-Communication Newsletters Now Available On-line!
Did you miss the last St. Katharine Drexel e-communication
newsletter? Perhaps you want to look back at previous editions.
Now you can! Simply click on the links below for access to more
information about what's going on at St. Katharine Drexel Parish.
If you want to receive these by e-mail simply let us know by calling
the office at (605) 275-6870 or send us an e-mail.
March, 2008
December, 2007
September, 2007
June, 2007
February, 2007
November, 2006
August, 2006
May, 2006
April, 2006
February, 2006
Did you miss the last St. Katharine Drexel e-communication
newsletter? Perhaps you want to look back at previous editions.
Now you can! Simply click on the links below for access to more
information about what's going on at St. Katharine Drexel Parish.
If you want to receive these by e-mail simply let us know by calling
the office at (605) 275-6870 or send us an e-mail.
March, 2008
December, 2007
September, 2007
June, 2007
February, 2007
November, 2006
August, 2006
May, 2006
April, 2006
February, 2006
From the St. Katharine Drexel Parish Social Ministries
Committee:
Please join us at the Planned Parenthood Clinic on the 1st, 10th,
and 15th of each month at noon to pray for an end to abortion. We
also pray there on the 25th of each month at 6:00 p.m. Prayer
makes a difference!
Committee:
Please join us at the Planned Parenthood Clinic on the 1st, 10th,
and 15th of each month at noon to pray for an end to abortion. We
also pray there on the 25th of each month at 6:00 p.m. Prayer
makes a difference!
The Welcoming Committee is looking for
parishioners who are willing to act as a “parish
buddy” to new members. If you enjoy meeting new
people, want to make a difference in someone’s life
and are interested in welcoming new members to our parish, please
call the Parish Office for details.
parishioners who are willing to act as a “parish
buddy” to new members. If you enjoy meeting new
people, want to make a difference in someone’s life
and are interested in welcoming new members to our parish, please
call the Parish Office for details.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
New hours of Adoration in St. Michael Parish Chapel began on November 1,
2007. Below are open hours and hours with only one adorer.
New hours of Adoration in St. Michael Parish Chapel began on November 1,
2007. Below are open hours and hours with only one adorer.
Open hours:
Monday
2:00-3:00 a.m.
Thursday
1:00-2:00 a.m.
Friday
1:00-2:00 a.m.
Hours with one Adorer:
Monday
Midnight-2:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 a.m.
7:00-8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Monday
2:00-3:00 a.m.
Thursday
1:00-2:00 a.m.
Friday
1:00-2:00 a.m.
Hours with one Adorer:
Monday
Midnight-2:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 a.m.
7:00-8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Hours with one Adorer:
Monday
Midnight-2:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 a.m.
7:00-8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m.-midnight
Tuesday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-5:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Monday
Midnight-2:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 a.m.
7:00-8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m.-midnight
Tuesday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-5:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Please contact April at hagenranch@sio.midco.net or 368-5137
if you can and would like to pray any of these times.
if you can and would like to pray any of these times.
Knights of Columbus Events:
Click here for the 2007-2008 KC's event schedule!
Knights of Columbus Steak Fry honoring area
priests will be held on Monday, May 12th after 5:30 p.m. Mass at St.
Katharine Drexel Chapel. You do not need to be a KC member to
join in our fun and fellowship. Bring your own steak to grill, a dish to
pass, extra steak knives and a lawn chair. Beverages will be
provided.
Mark your calendars for the family weekend at cabins or campsites
at Broom Tree Retreat Center on June 20th-22nd.
Click here for the 2007-2008 KC's event schedule!
Knights of Columbus Steak Fry honoring area
priests will be held on Monday, May 12th after 5:30 p.m. Mass at St.
Katharine Drexel Chapel. You do not need to be a KC member to
join in our fun and fellowship. Bring your own steak to grill, a dish to
pass, extra steak knives and a lawn chair. Beverages will be
provided.
Mark your calendars for the family weekend at cabins or campsites
at Broom Tree Retreat Center on June 20th-22nd.
Hours with one Adorer:
Wednesday
2:00-5:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-5:00 a.m.
Noon-1:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.-Midnight
Friday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-4:00 a.m.
Wednesday
2:00-5:00 a.m.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-5:00 a.m.
Noon-1:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.-Midnight
Friday
Midnight-1:00 a.m.
2:00-4:00 a.m.
Full Circle-Adult contemporary music group is
looking for instrumentalists and vocalists to join their
group. This group plays one Mass per month and
practices on Monday evenings. If you are interested
in sharing your musical talents with our parish,
please call Mickie at 201-1498.
looking for instrumentalists and vocalists to join their
group. This group plays one Mass per month and
practices on Monday evenings. If you are interested
in sharing your musical talents with our parish,
please call Mickie at 201-1498.
