OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 20, 2016

St. Michael ParishSt. Michael Parish 1600 S. Marion Road Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Office 361-1600 Fax 361-4350 School 361-0021

www.stmichaelsfsd.org

Fr. Terry’s Sharing… While we are a people who crave and cherish instant access to what is going on, we need to develop filters for ourselves. Obvi-ously we as the family of God use the filter of the Scripture and Sacraments. Even then as adults we often feel confused and overwhelmed. Does it not make sense that our children are af-fected even more? I have no doubt that there is a lot of wonder-ful life-giving and loving things happening. Yet we seem to be obsessed with all the bad or negative news in our culture. There-fore, a necessary balance is often not seen in our media. It makes our role as guides and protectors of our children so essential. Through the elections and so many other current situations, a lot of fear and hurtful hate has come to the center of our livelihood. The stress levels have sky-rocketed. I have been pleased to see how teachers in the public schools have stepped up to make our children feel safe and secure. I, also with great pride, am so grateful to the rich blessing we have here at St. Michael with our Catholic School. What a profound blessing to be able to openly use faith in caring for our children in this time of uncertainty and fear. (I am also grateful for the religious education teachers for their faith-filled commitment to our children to stand with them in this journey of faith.) I want to share with you the following talk given to the students of our school by our principal Lisa Huemoeller. I am sure you too are grateful and proud of the wonderful school here at St. Michael. The children of St. Mi-chael are a precious treasure from God and our sacred duty as His family. Let all of us protect and nurture that gift. Here is what Principal Huemoeller said: Good Morning! To form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through the Gospel values and academic excellence. This is our mission as stated by the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools. I have heard from some students and staff about stresses or concerns that have arisen due to the campaign and election. Even now that the outcome is known, some of those concerns may persist. One of the greatest blessings of living in the United States of America is that we live in a country where elections determine a peaceful transition of power from one leader to the next, even when the candidates of our choice do not prevail. We know and trust that our republic will survive and that systems are in place to preserve peace and safety for all. One of the greatest blessings of St. Michael School is that we live and learn in a community where civil discourse and respect for differing viewpoints are valued and honored. Our commit-ment to Christian values means that we welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds and nationalities, and seek to live and serve each other - not ourselves, in peace and love. Our value of Community means that we care for one another, respect human differences and traditions, and respond to the

needs of others as we promote justice for all. Living out these values means that we value each other as human beings, speak and act with acceptance, humility, care and respect, especially when we disagree. God has allowed us to have free will and opinions for our own, however there is a right way to disagree and share those opinions. This is through acts of mercy and re-spect. We know that Jesus lives in each of our hearts, so when we say and treat people unkindly, we are ultimately saying and treat-ing Jesus unkindly. As elementary age children, our staff is asking you to limit your time on social media and watching the news. We want you to go outside, get fresh air, play a game with your parents, read a book, take a nap, be a kid! The situations on social media are not always correct and the situations you are watching are a long way from Sioux Falls, SD, we can not control those situations. We need to focus on what we can control: how we treat each other, respecting your parents and listening to them the first time, listening to our teachers and putting our best effort into our school work, and being honest and trustworthy. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day, let us be thankful for the men and women who have and continue to put their country first to keep us safe. At St. Michael School you are safe. If you are feeling uneasy or anxious, please talk to your par-ents, teachers, Fr. Terry, Fr. Nicholas, or Deacon John. We all want to help you. Several counselors, not trying to tell anyone how to parent, but wanting to offer parents some support, have made some of the following suggestions in dealing with student anxiety: - Limit the amount of time on devices (there is a growing num-ber of students with anxiety disorders and depression due to the rapid pace and instant gratification provided by gaming). - Limit the exposure of social media and news reports (children can not process all of the information and do not understand the distance between places of the world). - Be mindful of adult conversations, even when the children do not appear to be listening. - Consider child development - children are not mini adults and all information is not appropriate for them. - Children may not be able to express their anxiety or know what to do with their hurt and anger. Watch for it coming out in their actions with people and things. - Be consistent with routines and expectations. Who does not want the best for our children? Can we do anything less than our best? How we treat our children is our thanks to God for that gift! Thank you for entrusting the Parish family with that gift! Let us all do our part. +++ A tidbit of thought: Eight of my last ten wedding couples shared with me that part of their dating experience and part of what they felt attracted to was going to church with each other. Yah!

PARISH BREAKFAST TODAY Sunday, November 20th 9:00-11:30am in the Gym

Pancakes, French toast, Eggs, Sausages Proceeds to go to the Eucharistic Miracle traveling display Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

St. Michael Parish News

Weekly Stewardship Report of St. Michael Parish Needed each week to meet regular expenses $27,800

Giving: November 13, 2016 Envelopes $13,433 Online Giving $ 4,355 Loose $ 3,551 Total for this week $21,339 Total for the month -$ 859 Children’s Collection $ 120 Faculty Improvement Fund $ 360

Stewardship Cards Simplified Giving - 19 One Hour of Time - 32

One Hour of Prayer - 42 One Hour of Service - 32

Upcoming Events: Nov. 19/20 - Birthday/Anniversary Blessings;Anointing after Masses Nov. 20 - Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast 9:00-11:30am Nov. 23 - Youth Group to Serve the Banquet West Nov. 24/25 - Parish Office Closed Nov. 26/27 - Blood Pressure Checks Nov. 27 - First Sunday of Advent Nov. 27 - Jr. High Youth Group 4:00pm Dec. 2 - First Friday Mass/Celebration 10:00am Dec. 5 - Volunteer Requests for January due today!

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY NEWS NO Zumba - NO Yoga - Thursday, November 24 Weight Watchers - Mondays @6:30pm in the MPR

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Happy Thanksgiving I hope that each one of you know how thankful we are to have you

here at St Michael. I hope each of you will spend some quality family time, revive your spirit and review priorities.

Now the scoop about your Thanksgiving meal - MODERATION is the key. Turkey provides essential amino acids to help fight infections. Pumpkin pie provides fiber, antioxidants. Cranberries are a source of flavonoids and protect against infections, heart disease and inflammation. Sweet potatoes are a source of Vitamin A, necessary for our eyes, bones, and skin. Even dressing has nutritional value with celery, leeks, and garlic. ENJOY

ST. MICHAEL MEN’S GROUP

Wednesdays at 6:15am in the Multi-Purpose Room. PLEASE come and join us for food, an inspirational presen-tation, and friendly discussion. We dismiss by 7:30 to give everyone time to get to work.

In Sympathy Let us remember in our prayers this week: ╬ Donald Olson, son-in-law of Marlys Sundby ╬ Delores Kerkhove, wife of Charles and sister of Lorraine Buckmiller

For the month of November, the “Book of Remembrance” will be located in

the Nave near the vigil candles. Feel free to add the names of your deceased loved ones.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS for 2017 (Year A) are available now

in the Parish office for $10.00 As you do your Christmas shopping, don’t forget to get SFCS certificates before you shop. We have over 40 vendors and you earn tuition credit with

each purchase! Certificates are available at the SFCS business office; School & Parish offices; after Masses on the weekends.

Daily readings: November 21—27 Mon. Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5; Luke 21:1-4 Tues. Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11 Wed. Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19 Thur. Sirach 50:22-24; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke 17:11-19 Fri. Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Luke 21:29-33 Sat. Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 Sun. Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44

The Food Pantry barrels will be in the Commons for one more weekend!

ALL donations are much appreciated! THANK YOU for your care of the hungry!

Are You Grieving the Loss of a Loved One? You are invited to a brunch

December 10th @11:30am at St. Michael Parish All are welcome

RSVP by December 8th aburkard1st@gmail.com or call 361-1600x206

1 Thessalonians 1:3 May God put our faith into action, to work in love, to persevere in hope,

through our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you to all who come to pray and share Eucharist at St. Michael. And thank you to those who have offered to serve our parish and community by sign-ing up to volunteer! Your faith shines through to all.

Volunteer cards will continue to be available for others when the time may be right for you.

The St. Michael staff has put together Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas. These will be mailed out this week, if you do not

get one, please stop by the Office and pick one up.

Training for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Ushers

Saturday, December 17 ♦ 8:30 a.m. Ushers ♦ 9:30 a.m. Lectors (updated time) ♦ 10:30 a.m. EME (updated time)

Gather in the commons We will have volunteer cards for you to complete in case you haven’t done so!

ADORATION OF OUR LORD There are still openings where you can sign-up for the op-portunity to schedule an hour with Our Lord in our special

Adoration Chapel. We are also in need of substitutes. The Chapel is open for 24 hours from Sunday evening at 6pm until Saturday after-noon at 4pm. Questions? Contact Anne @361-1600x206; aburkard1st@gmail.com or just write your name in the book.

ST. MICHAEL STAFF GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION INFO@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG FR. TERRY WEBER PASTOR FRTERRYWEBER@SFCATHOLIC.ORG FR. D’CRUZ NICHOLAS PAROCHIAL VICAR FRDCRUZNICHOLAS@SFCATHOLIC.ORG DEACON JOHN DEVLIN PERMANENT DEACON DEACONDEV@GMAIL.COM SUSAN SCHAUNAMAN ADMIN. ASSISTANT SUSAN@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG JANE DERRINGTON VOLUNTEER COORD JANE@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG ANN GOOLEY LITURGIST ANN@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG DIANNE HOHN SECRETARY DIANNE@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG PAT BERG SECRETARY PAT@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG ANNE BURKARD PASTORAL MINISTER ABURKARD1ST@GMAIL.COM RHONDA KELSEY DRE/YOUTH DIR RKELSEY@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG JACKIE CONLEY DRE GRADES 1-6 JACKIE@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG KATIE SCHAUNAMAN YOUTH MINSTRY ASST KATIE@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG RYAN KLOBASSA YOUTH MINSTRY ASST RYAN@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG LINDA HARTMANN CARING MINISTRY LINDA@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG JULIE EARLY PARISH NURSE MINISTRY JULIE@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG LISA HUEMOELLER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL LHUEMOELLER@SFCSS.ORG DENNIS ERNSTER CUSTODIAN

• Nov. 23 - NO R.E. Class - Happy Thanksgiving • Nov. 23 - Youth Group Serve @Banquet West • Nov. 30 - 1st - 8th Grade R.E. Classes • Dec. 6 - Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation @6:30pm • Dec. 7 - NO Class - Holy Day Vigil Mass @5:30pm • Dec. 14 - 1st - 6th Grade R.E. Classes • Dec. 14 - 7th - 8th Grade Parent/Student Class @6:30pm

Sunday, Dec. 4th @4:00pm in the MPR Sunday, Dec. 11th @5:00pm in the MPR

Sunday, Dec. 11th Mass & Proclamation of Saints @6pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Confirmation Walk-In Interviews

December 26, 27, & 28 11:00am-3:00pm in the Parish Office

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATION

High School Youth Group **Wednesday, November 23rd**

We will be serving the Banquet West! Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 28 in the Youth Room @6:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Youth Advent Service Day

COMMUNITY EVENTS St. Lambert Turkey Bingo, Sun., Nov. 20. Doors open @2pm; Bingo from 2:30-5:00. Games for kids 12 and under. Raffle prizes to be drawn at 4:30pm. Annual Vespers-Angelorum Canticum, Songs of Angels, Sat., Dec. 3 @7pm; Sun., Dec. 4 @4pm & 7pm in Bishop Marty Chapel on Mt Marty College campus. Tickets are free, space is limited to 475 people/performance; limit of six tickets/person. Tickets available @noon on Nov. 7; first come first serve @Sacred Heart Monastery Gift Shop or Mt Marty Pages Bookstore. For more info contact Wyatt Yager at events@mtmc.edu. Christmas Cookie Parade, Lunch and Fair @Risen Savior, Brandon. Sunday, Dec. 4th 11:30am-3pm. Kid’s area and Vendors; Homemade soup & turkey crois-sants; Great raffle items and wine grab bags. Advent: A New Beginning Advent Afternoon of Reflection; Sun., Dec. 4; 1:30-4:30pm @St. Mary Church. Msgr. Charles Mangan/presenter. No registration/Free. Sponsored by the CDA & the Diocesan Office of the Marian Apostolate. Grieving a Loss during the Holidays one day workshop Sat., Dec. 10, from 10am-3pm @St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Madison, SD. Open to the public and free. To register or for more info, call 256-2304 or CFS @ 800-700-7867. Positions open @St. Therese Fulltime R.E. Director K-12/Youth Minister; Part-time Music Director; Fulltime Office Administrator. For submission of resume or questions, contact Fr. David Stevens at fatherdavid@st-therese.ws. St. Michael Catholic Cemetery winter hours are 8am-4:30pm thru Sat., Mar. 11th.

SCHOOL NEWS

♦ Wed., Nov. 23 - School Mass @8:15am in the Nave. Prepared by the 4th Grade Students.

Please join us as we give thanks for all of our blessings ♦ Wednesday, Nov. 23 - School dismiss @11:30am ♦ Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24/25 - NO School

PRAYER COMPANIONS “Prayer Companions” will be available in the church Nave for our 1st thru 6th Grade students on Wednesdays before the 5:30pm & 7:00pm class sessions. Children brought

to the Church at 5:00 or 6:30pm will be assisted in learning their prayers by adult volunteers. There is no sign-up or registration. All R.E. 1st thru 6th Grade students are welcome to participate.

LOTW NEEDS YOU! We are in need of Liturgy of the Word Teachers and Helpers for the 11:00am Mass.

If you are able to volunteer once a month please contact Brenda Schneider at: schneider_brenda@ hotmail.com.

1st Reconciliation Preparation Booklet and Baptismal Information

If you have not turned in your 1st Reconciliation preparation book-let and your baptismal information, you need to do so ASAP!

Contact Jackie with any questions.

Junior High Youth Group

NEXT Sunday, November 27th

@4:00pm in the Gym ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sunday, December 11th @7:00pm in the Gym

Find your Rest and Strength in God. To register or for more information, call 263-1040 or

register online at www.broom-tree.org. Day of Recollection

Dec. 6 - Experience the 3 Comings of Christ in Advent Directed by Father Steven Jones

One Day Silent Retreat Introduction to Quiet Prayer - Directed by Father Joe Vogel

December 10 One-Day Silent Retreats are designed to help you experience a taste of what a longer Silent Retreat is like. The day begins at 9:00am and runs through 5:00pm. During this time you will receive an orientation to silent prayer, enter into Grand Silence, and spend the day with the Lord there. Holy Mass will be offered as well as time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacra-ment, Confession, the Rosary, and time to quiet your soul and listen for the voice of God in the silence.

Couples Retreat Directed by Ed & Jen Hogan with Father Dan Andrews

December 2-4 During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away...no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage.

SACRAMENT OF 1ST RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation for St. Michael Reli-gious Education and School children will be celebrated

on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30pm. Please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare for this life changing Sacrament of forgiveness, mercy and grace.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday & Tuesday 5:30 pm

Wednesday – Saturday 8:15 am WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00–9:30–11:00 am- 6:00 pm

Supervised Nursery at 9:30 & 11am Masses Nursery open for all Masses

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday & Tuesday 5:00 pm

Thursday 7:45 am Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

Preparation for Baptism is by appointment with one of our Parish Priests or Deacon. Please call the

parish office to schedule an appointment. MARRIAGE PREPARATION

Begin 6 months ahead by appointment ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT “Can you spend one hour with me in prayer?

Call 361-1600 to sign up

Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of November 26/27

20th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral December 15, 16, 17 & 18

For many, the holidays are filled with traditions. Why not consider staring a new family tradition, as you prepare for the coming of Jesus by attending an

inspiring performance at Christmas at the Cathedral. This year’s theme, “Re-Imagine Christ-mas” offers an opportunity to imagine ourselves experiencing the very first Christmas. Pro-ceeds from this year’s performances will benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and the Cathedral of St. Joseph ongoing care and maintenance endowments. Get your tickets at any SF HyVee store; on-line at www.ccfesd.org; phone 988-3765; email events@ccfesd.org; or stop by the Catholic Community Foundation Office @523 N Duluth Ave.

Parish Office will be closed Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 24th & 25th

Nov. 26-27 Sat. 4:00pm Sun. 8:00am Sun. 9:30am Sun 11:00am Sun. 6:00pm Receptionist 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. 7:30 - 9:15 a.m. 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. Nelson, Alicia Weitgenant, Kelsey Vognild, Patty Bus Weinmeister, Bob Rosary Johnson, Dick Altar Servers Spader, AJ Merrill, Chase Kowalski, Ty Waltman, Jordan Surrell, Olivia Spader, Catherine Merrill, Ryan Bakken, Bailey Landry, Jemma Jerke, Michaela Book Bearer Rokusek, Cody Merrill, Tye Kowalczyk, Alex Waltman, Madisyn Washenberger, Will Lector 1 Johnson, Dick Schulte, Nancy Lyons, Dinae Sweeney, Mike Stehly, Jill Lector 2 Burkard, Connie Lorenz, Shirley Martin, Mary Jo Steffi, Pat Newell, Diane EME's Roemeling, Lorraine Deacon John Lyons, Diane Norfolk, Steve Sotebeer, Becca McNamara, Jacque ? Duchscher, Phil Heisel, Deb Albert, Sue Matson, Barb Schulte, Nancy Duchscher, Deb Wuebben, Mary Stehly, Jill Cunningham, Mary ? Horner, Jan Chavez, Marty Newell, Diane Herrmann, Wendy Lynde, Kim Weber, Deb Weber, Brooke EME Leader Burkard, Connie Schmidt, Dianne Martin, Mary Jo Wersal, Brenda Petermann, Joyce Cup to EME's Schulte, Nancy Merrill, Alice Martin, Butch Foy, Michelle Schneider, Brenda EME & Sacristan Doss, Carol Oppold, Terry Anderson, Mary Beth Meyer, Amy Wagner-Surrell, Teresa Gifts ? Vognild, Shirlee Hight, Jen Norfolk, Steve Loudenslager, Kelly Greeters May, Angie Vognild, Shirlee Reiners, Verna Friessen, Warren Loudenslager, Kelly Scott, Nancy Vanderberg, Rick Sabers, Carol Schiager, Jan Lethcoe/Donahue SFCS Gift Cards Bart, Heather McEneaney, Debbie Bakken, Mary Engeman, Chuck Skaff, Jim Bart, John Merrill, Alice Weber, Betsy Vognild, Patty Brennan, Joni Ushers Kerfeld, Brian Olinger, Mary Monnin, Tom Vognild, Brian Brennan, John Ordal, Betty Puthoff, Larry Mulder, Mark Waltman, Ron Stehly, Brad Porter, Chad Sexton, Dick Wuebben, Ron Moes, Dave Walter, Carney Waltman, Zach Collection Team Price, Tom EME Covington Good Samaritan Sunnycrest Lyons, Diane Deacon John Bickett, Rose Meals on Wheels Monday Rte. 9: Schulte, Nancy Monday Rte. 16: Verville, Sharon

Monday, November 21 Bible Study 10:15am Good Shepherd Meal Prep @noon Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm John Blaschke (d) Contemplative Prayer 7:00pm Tuesday, November 22 Parish Council 6:45am Serve Lunch @Good Shepherd 11:30am Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm Skip & Betty Dearborn (d) Kids of the Kingdom 6:15pm Book Study 6:30pm Good News 7:00pm Wednesday, November 23 Men’s Group 6:15am Health Board Meeting 7:00am School Mass 8:15am Frank Ortiz, Jr. (d) School - Early Dismissal @11:30am Youth Group Serve @ Banquet West Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Parish Office Closed NO School NO Confessions Mass 8:15am Jerry Huber (d) Friday, November 25 Parish Office Closed NO School Mass 8:15am Denny DeVos (d) Life Chain 3:00pm Saturday, November 26 Mass 8:15am Ralph & Rita Poncelet (d) Confessions 3:00pm Rosary for Life 3:30pm Mass 4:00pm Edward Gully Family First Sunday of Advent, November 27 Mass 8:00am Michael Melvin (d) Blood Pressure Checks Mass 9:30am Vincent & Lorraine Nuese (d) Mass 11:00am Mike Hurley (d) Life Chain 3:00pm Junior High Youth Group 4:00pm Mass 6:00pm For the People