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!
HOW TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE and “PRO-LIFE”? Here are a
few golden opportunities: (Sign-up sheets are available at the table
after Mass or call the parish office.)
+St. Katharine Drexel & St. Michael Parishes gather to pray the
Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood the 25th of each month at
6 p.m. & the 1st, 10th, and 15th at noon.
+CAN (Catholic Advocate Network) operates by contacting you via e-
mail or phone when important pro-life and social justice bills are
being introduced in the legislative session. You in turn are asked to
contact your legislators by e-mail, letter, or phone to convey how
you would like them to vote. You can play an important role in
helping to ensure that legislation includes morals & values of our
Catholic faith!
few golden opportunities: (Sign-up sheets are available at the table
after Mass or call the parish office.)
+St. Katharine Drexel & St. Michael Parishes gather to pray the
Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood the 25th of each month at
6 p.m. & the 1st, 10th, and 15th at noon.
+CAN (Catholic Advocate Network) operates by contacting you via e-
mail or phone when important pro-life and social justice bills are
being introduced in the legislative session. You in turn are asked to
contact your legislators by e-mail, letter, or phone to convey how
you would like them to vote. You can play an important role in
helping to ensure that legislation includes morals & values of our
Catholic faith!
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1901 S. Wheatland Court (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
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
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.
CHURCH BUILDING WISH LIST
Because so many people continue to respond so generously, our
wish list changes often for our new church building. In the spirit of St.
Katharine Drexel's generosity, parishioners and friends of our parish
are giving from their hearts to furnish our new church with the items
that will help us worship our Lord in wondrous ways. The following is
an updated list of many of the items still needed for our church with
approximate costs. If you are interested in joining other benefactors
by contributing to any of these or have questions, please call the
Parish Office. What an awesome privilege it is to be a part of this
adventure!
Pews--$2,000 per pew
Organ--$40,000 ($3,750 donated so far)
Stained Glass Windows--several windows; total project between
$100,000-150,000; $50,000 donated so far
500 feet of Katie Avenue (the street on the west side of our
property) $150,000 total or only $300 per foot!
Computers and playground equipment for St. Katharine
Drexel Parish Catholic School--researching cost
Paint for our Education Center
Because so many people continue to respond so generously, our
wish list changes often for our new church building. In the spirit of St.
Katharine Drexel's generosity, parishioners and friends of our parish
are giving from their hearts to furnish our new church with the items
that will help us worship our Lord in wondrous ways. The following is
an updated list of many of the items still needed for our church with
approximate costs. If you are interested in joining other benefactors
by contributing to any of these or have questions, please call the
Parish Office. What an awesome privilege it is to be a part of this
adventure!
Pews--$2,000 per pew
Organ--$40,000 ($3,750 donated so far)
Stained Glass Windows--several windows; total project between
$100,000-150,000; $50,000 donated so far
500 feet of Katie Avenue (the street on the west side of our
property) $150,000 total or only $300 per foot!
Computers and playground equipment for St. Katharine
Drexel Parish Catholic School--researching cost
Paint for our Education Center
WHAT DO YOU KNOW, FR. JOE?
We hear in today’s Pentecost readings: “Then there appeared to
them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one
of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to
speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
There has been considerable discussion on what “they spoke in
different tongues” means. It could be as simple and as practical as
you and I learning how to communicate to different people in
different ways at different times. Some people don’t need to be
spoken to, they need to be listened to. Some people need to be
strongly challenged and others need to be affirmed. We don’t speak
to everyone in the same way because we are all different and
situations are different.
Knowing how to communicate well with many people can only be
done “in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Invite the Holy Spirit deeper
into you daily life. Before you speak or listen to anyone pray, “Come,
Holy Spirit” and trust that God will lead you.
CORPUS CHRISTI NOVENA
St. Katharine Drexel’s Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament have invited
us to join them in praying a Corpus Christi Novena beginning Friday,
May 16th. Please join us for nine days of prayer and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament from 6:00-6:30 p.m. at the Parish Chapel.
The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”) is a Christian
feast honoring the Holy Eucharist. It was originally assigned to the
Thursday following Trinity Sunday, thereby mirroring Holy Thursday,
the day on which Christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus
and his apostles, seen as the first Holy Eucharist. Many English
speaking countries celebrate the feast on the Sunday after Trinity
Sunday. It is customary on this day, after Mass, to hold processions
often outdoors with the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance followed
by Benediction.
If you are unable to join us at the Parish Chapel you may pray this
prayer at home as a family:
Lord, our God, your son entrusted to us the Eucharist pledge of His
love. We unite ourselves to the gift you have given us, the
sacrifice of reconciliation, and ask you to accept us, together with
your Son. Fill us with His Spirit. May He take away all that divides us.
Make your Church throughout the world a sign of unity and an
instrument of your peace. Gather people of every race, language
and way of life to share in the one eternal banquet with Jesus Christ
the Lord. Amen.
For more info visit: www.dailycatholic.org/ccnovena.htm
We hear in today’s Pentecost readings: “Then there appeared to
them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one
of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to
speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
There has been considerable discussion on what “they spoke in
different tongues” means. It could be as simple and as practical as
you and I learning how to communicate to different people in
different ways at different times. Some people don’t need to be
spoken to, they need to be listened to. Some people need to be
strongly challenged and others need to be affirmed. We don’t speak
to everyone in the same way because we are all different and
situations are different.
Knowing how to communicate well with many people can only be
done “in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Invite the Holy Spirit deeper
into you daily life. Before you speak or listen to anyone pray, “Come,
Holy Spirit” and trust that God will lead you.
CORPUS CHRISTI NOVENA
St. Katharine Drexel’s Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament have invited
us to join them in praying a Corpus Christi Novena beginning Friday,
May 16th. Please join us for nine days of prayer and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament from 6:00-6:30 p.m. at the Parish Chapel.
The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”) is a Christian
feast honoring the Holy Eucharist. It was originally assigned to the
Thursday following Trinity Sunday, thereby mirroring Holy Thursday,
the day on which Christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus
and his apostles, seen as the first Holy Eucharist. Many English
speaking countries celebrate the feast on the Sunday after Trinity
Sunday. It is customary on this day, after Mass, to hold processions
often outdoors with the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance followed
by Benediction.
If you are unable to join us at the Parish Chapel you may pray this
prayer at home as a family:
Lord, our God, your son entrusted to us the Eucharist pledge of His
love. We unite ourselves to the gift you have given us, the
sacrifice of reconciliation, and ask you to accept us, together with
your Son. Fill us with His Spirit. May He take away all that divides us.
Make your Church throughout the world a sign of unity and an
instrument of your peace. Gather people of every race, language
and way of life to share in the one eternal banquet with Jesus Christ
the Lord. Amen.
For more info visit: www.dailycatholic.org/ccnovena.htm
Prayer intention for our building project:
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you our prayers this week for the
safety of all workers involved in our building project, for the
continued cooperation of all involved in the planning, and for the
strengthening of our community of faith.
Finally, we ask for continued favorable weather as these projects
are being completed. We ask that you will bless all those involved in
a special way because they are working on holy ground. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we lift up to you our prayers this week for the
safety of all workers involved in our building project, for the
continued cooperation of all involved in the planning, and for the
strengthening of our community of faith.
Finally, we ask for continued favorable weather as these projects
are being completed. We ask that you will bless all those involved in
a special way because they are working on holy ground. Amen.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
Our Worship Space now has an intrically
colored concrete floor
It wasn’t long ago that one felt like they were
entering the world’s largest sand box as they
stepped into what will be the nave of our beautiful new worship
space. But not anymore! It now looks like a technological wonder of
slopes and angles and design. Mike Lynde’s concrete company,
United Concrete, has placed what’s called intrical colored concrete
throughout our worship area. Project Manager Bob Winkels explains
that a mix of color is added to each batch of concrete as it comes
from the plant. Liz Squire from Architecture Inc. describes the color
as a nice warm earth tone brown. She explains that our flooring will
be more like a carrot than a radish, as the color will be all the way
through the layers of concrete. She says this is a better product
than a superficial stain applied over concrete, in the event that the
concrete would ever be chipped or gouged. She also complimented
Fiegen Construction on their careful coordination and planning of
placing the concrete. It should be one of the last things done so that
it remains protected during the construction process, yet has time to
cure before a final sealer coat is applied at least 28 days after
placement.
My question is, “How did they know where and at what level to place
the concrete?” Trent Christiansen from Fiegen Construction
described that process easily. He said that Lynde’s company
followed the detailed design drawn by Architecture Inc. They used a
laser site level that spins around and shoots out a beam at
appropriate, preset levels. The beam hits a stick in the ground, the
ground is graded to that level, and a cement frame is made. The
concrete is placed into the frame, smoothed and dries to a rock hard
surface.
To create the best participation in the Mass, each parishioner must
have an unobstructed view of the altar. To create these site lines to
the altar, the floor is gently sloped with intermittent areas that are
completely flat. The design of the slopes was made in conjunction
with the seating plan. Surrounding three sides of the altar is an area
of fan-shaped seating that will seat approximately 600. Directly
behind this sloped, fan-shaped seating area is a cross aisle that is
completely flat. Then, progressing to the rear of the nave, is another
sloped area that will eventually seat 400 to form a cruciform pattern.
For now, our concrete floor is dusty and the color is hard to see. But
soon, construction will near completion, the floor will be washed and
then the final sealer coat will be applied. Before we know it, our pews
will be arriving and our worship space will really look like a church.
Please pray for God’s protection and guidance as we continue to
bring this tremendous project to completion over the next seven
weeks.
Our Worship Space now has an intrically
colored concrete floor
It wasn’t long ago that one felt like they were
entering the world’s largest sand box as they
stepped into what will be the nave of our beautiful new worship
space. But not anymore! It now looks like a technological wonder of
slopes and angles and design. Mike Lynde’s concrete company,
United Concrete, has placed what’s called intrical colored concrete
throughout our worship area. Project Manager Bob Winkels explains
that a mix of color is added to each batch of concrete as it comes
from the plant. Liz Squire from Architecture Inc. describes the color
as a nice warm earth tone brown. She explains that our flooring will
be more like a carrot than a radish, as the color will be all the way
through the layers of concrete. She says this is a better product
than a superficial stain applied over concrete, in the event that the
concrete would ever be chipped or gouged. She also complimented
Fiegen Construction on their careful coordination and planning of
placing the concrete. It should be one of the last things done so that
it remains protected during the construction process, yet has time to
cure before a final sealer coat is applied at least 28 days after
placement.
My question is, “How did they know where and at what level to place
the concrete?” Trent Christiansen from Fiegen Construction
described that process easily. He said that Lynde’s company
followed the detailed design drawn by Architecture Inc. They used a
laser site level that spins around and shoots out a beam at
appropriate, preset levels. The beam hits a stick in the ground, the
ground is graded to that level, and a cement frame is made. The
concrete is placed into the frame, smoothed and dries to a rock hard
surface.
To create the best participation in the Mass, each parishioner must
have an unobstructed view of the altar. To create these site lines to
the altar, the floor is gently sloped with intermittent areas that are
completely flat. The design of the slopes was made in conjunction
with the seating plan. Surrounding three sides of the altar is an area
of fan-shaped seating that will seat approximately 600. Directly
behind this sloped, fan-shaped seating area is a cross aisle that is
completely flat. Then, progressing to the rear of the nave, is another
sloped area that will eventually seat 400 to form a cruciform pattern.
For now, our concrete floor is dusty and the color is hard to see. But
soon, construction will near completion, the floor will be washed and
then the final sealer coat will be applied. Before we know it, our pews
will be arriving and our worship space will really look like a church.
Please pray for God’s protection and guidance as we continue to
bring this tremendous project to completion over the next seven
weeks.
Save the Date! On Sunday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m., Bishop Swain
preside at our Mass of Dedication for St. Katharine Drexel Parish. It
will be an historical event you and your family will not want to miss!
preside at our Mass of Dedication for St. Katharine Drexel Parish. It
will be an historical event you and your family will not want to miss!