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 Jan. 29th
Feb. 5th Dec. 11th Dec. 18th Dec. 25th January 1st Jan. 8th
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homily again? Now you can! Click the links below for the date
of the homily you'd like to hear: Jan. 15th Jan. 22nd Jan. 29th
Feb. 5th Dec. 11th Dec. 18th Dec. 25th January 1st Jan. 8th
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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?
THINK LENT—THINK RETREATS
As we approach the great season of Lent (begins February 22nd),
I invite you to consider attending a retreat to prepare yourself for the
death and resurrection of Jesus.
SILENT RETREATS: These are held at Broom Tree Retreat Center
near Irene, SD. They run from Thursday evening through Sunday
afternoon.
Men’s Silent Retreat, Feb. 16-18th
Women’s Silent Retreat, March 1-4th
Men’s Silent Retreat, March 15-18th
COUPLES’ RETREAT: For enrichment of your marriage, March 9-
11th
For information on the two above retreats see the Broom Tree
website: www.broom-tree.org
KOINONIA: A Koinonia weekend retreat concentrates on the life,
death and resurrection of Jesus. There are talks by lay people and
priests as well as discussions, reflections, sharing and prayer. The
weekend runs from Friday evening until Sunday evening.
Participants go home to sleep at night. The next Koinonia is at St.
Michael Parish on March 16-18th. Applications are available their
Parish Office.
24-HOUR SILENT RETREAT: This will be held at our parish and will
be based on a reflection of the Seven Last Words of Christ. We will
begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening, March 23rd and conclude 7 p.m.
Saturday evening. Participants go home to sleep at night. Please
call the Parish Office for more information or to register.
THINK LENT—THINK RETREATS
As we approach the great season of Lent (begins February 22nd),
I invite you to consider attending a retreat to prepare yourself for the
death and resurrection of Jesus.
SILENT RETREATS: These are held at Broom Tree Retreat Center
near Irene, SD. They run from Thursday evening through Sunday
afternoon.
Men’s Silent Retreat, Feb. 16-18th
Women’s Silent Retreat, March 1-4th
Men’s Silent Retreat, March 15-18th
COUPLES’ RETREAT: For enrichment of your marriage, March 9-
11th
For information on the two above retreats see the Broom Tree
website: www.broom-tree.org
KOINONIA: A Koinonia weekend retreat concentrates on the life,
death and resurrection of Jesus. There are talks by lay people and
priests as well as discussions, reflections, sharing and prayer. The
weekend runs from Friday evening until Sunday evening.
Participants go home to sleep at night. The next Koinonia is at St.
Michael Parish on March 16-18th. Applications are available their
Parish Office.
24-HOUR SILENT RETREAT: This will be held at our parish and will
be based on a reflection of the Seven Last Words of Christ. We will
begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening, March 23rd and conclude 7 p.m.
Saturday evening. Participants go home to sleep at night. Please
call the Parish Office for more information or to register.
Deacon’s Digest
Church
There’s that word again - “church”. What does it mean to you? If a newcomer or
a child asked you to define it, what would you say? “Church” is a word with
many meanings and connotations. We say we are going to church, we are
members of a church, we help maintain a church, and we know the pastor of
our church.
Of course, when it comes right down to it, WE are the church. St. Peter told the
early Christians that the church was built of “living stones.” The people of God,
united under the one banner of Jesus Christ, and making the body of Christ
visible in the world, is the church. In fact, the 2nd Vatican Council defined
church as “the people of God,” and “the Body of Christ,” and a “Holy
Communion.”
Cardinal Avery Dulles, who attended the 2nd Vatican Council, described the
Church in these ways:
An Institution: This model looks at the Church in terms of its structure, its
canon law, and its hierarchy. The emphasis is on the Church as a separate
society that exists to sanctify its members through its own culture, its own laws,
and its own leadership.
A Mystical Communion: This model emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role of
binding us to God and to each other in love. We are a people transformed by
the Sacrament of Baptism and called to help one another deepen our
relationship with the Lord.
A Sacrament: This model focuses on the way the Church both reveals Jesus
to the world and makes His presence and love a reality in the world. Both as an
institution and a mystical communion, the Church becomes a powerful, visible,
active symbol of God’s invisible grace.
A Herald: This model highlights our calling, both as a body and as individuals,
to announce the Good News we have received. Questions of internal structure
and laws are not as important as our call to go out to all the world.
A Servant: This is the Church’s call to bring comfort and encouragement to the
world, especially to the poor, the abandoned, and the hurting. The main focus
here is outward, as the Church listens to the world and then offers God’s
wisdom and hope.
Of course, all of these models work together since none of them completely
explain the great mystery of our Church. As you think about these difference
aspects of church, which best describes your experience? Can you see the
need in your life to participate more fully in the Church?
Source: The Word Among Us, January 2012
Church
There’s that word again - “church”. What does it mean to you? If a newcomer or
a child asked you to define it, what would you say? “Church” is a word with
many meanings and connotations. We say we are going to church, we are
members of a church, we help maintain a church, and we know the pastor of
our church.
Of course, when it comes right down to it, WE are the church. St. Peter told the
early Christians that the church was built of “living stones.” The people of God,
united under the one banner of Jesus Christ, and making the body of Christ
visible in the world, is the church. In fact, the 2nd Vatican Council defined
church as “the people of God,” and “the Body of Christ,” and a “Holy
Communion.”
Cardinal Avery Dulles, who attended the 2nd Vatican Council, described the
Church in these ways:
An Institution: This model looks at the Church in terms of its structure, its
canon law, and its hierarchy. The emphasis is on the Church as a separate
society that exists to sanctify its members through its own culture, its own laws,
and its own leadership.
A Mystical Communion: This model emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role of
binding us to God and to each other in love. We are a people transformed by
the Sacrament of Baptism and called to help one another deepen our
relationship with the Lord.
A Sacrament: This model focuses on the way the Church both reveals Jesus
to the world and makes His presence and love a reality in the world. Both as an
institution and a mystical communion, the Church becomes a powerful, visible,
active symbol of God’s invisible grace.
A Herald: This model highlights our calling, both as a body and as individuals,
to announce the Good News we have received. Questions of internal structure
and laws are not as important as our call to go out to all the world.
A Servant: This is the Church’s call to bring comfort and encouragement to the
world, especially to the poor, the abandoned, and the hurting. The main focus
here is outward, as the Church listens to the world and then offers God’s
wisdom and hope.
Of course, all of these models work together since none of them completely
explain the great mystery of our Church. As you think about these difference
aspects of church, which best describes your experience? Can you see the
need in your life to participate more fully in the Church?
Source: The Word Among Us, January 2012