This Week at St. Therese

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor: Fr. David Stevens .……………………………...fatherdavid@st-therese.ws Rectory Phone ………………………………....………………………. 214-0321 Deacon: Harold Pardew …………………………….…….…………………… 338-2433 Office Administrator: Sheila Haffeman….officeadministrator@st-therese.ws Finance Manager: Jan Kreiter…..…….…………………….finance@st-therese.ws Director of Religious Education: Allie Yaw………REdDirector@st-therese.ws RCIA Director: Doug Debelak …………...…………………….... ddebelak@aol.com Music Coordinator: Lisa Roers…..……………….……….……..slor@sio.midco.net Maintenance: Jim Mergen ……………...……..…………………………….… 338-2433 St. Lambert School: Colleen Davis ……….……….……………... cdavis@sfcss.org Bulletin Submission :……...……………………….…………bulletin@st-therese.ws Ministry Schedule Requests:……………………………...schedule@st-therese.ws

January 1st, 2017 The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

Parish Mission Statement: Formed as people of God,

Called as a community of faith, Guided by Saint Therese,

Committed to caring for God’s whole family.

MASS TIMES Weekend Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00am Daily Refer to schedule on back

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00pm Weekdays: Refer to schedule on back Also by appointment

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Contact the parish office at 338-2433

PARISH OFFICE Pastor: Fr. David Stevens Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm Friday 8:00 am-Noon Phone: (605) 338-2433 Fax: (605) 339-2203 Website: www.st-therese.ws

PARISH SCHOOL - ST. LAMBERT Phone: (605) 338-7042 Website: www.sfcss.org

PRAYER REQUESTS Contact the parish office at 338-2433 or email prayerrequest@st-therese.ws

Sioux Falls Catholic Schools

SFCS Position Openings for 2016-17 Year: If interested in a position, please contact Human Resources at (605) 575-3350. All positions are posted on the web site: www.sfcss.org. SFCS Certificates: Did you know that the SFCS Certificate Program is the easiest and most affordable way to support all Sioux Falls Catholic Schools? Buying cer-tificates for things like food and gas and gifts costs you no more than the value of the card you purchase! Why not stop before you shop and give the program a try? Certificates are available after Mass every weekend and in the parish and/or school office everyday of the week. Your support of Sioux Falls Catholic School is truly appreciated! St. Lambert School News: Ms. Colleen Davis, Principal Jan. 3 = School Resumes

Jan. 6 = 8:30 Mass led by 2nd grade

Jan. 11 = 6:00 SFO Meeting

Jan. 13 = No School– Teacher In-Service

Tech Raffle-Our Annual technology raffle fundraiser is Jan. 13 - Feb.2nd. 100% of raffle ticket sales provide financial support to purchase new/update existing computer hardware for our school. All money for hardware purchases comes from this raffle. We do not receive budget money for hardware. Technology is used in every classroom from PK3-6th grade! Catholic United Financial provides all the tickets and raffle prizes so every dollar raised stays in our school. We are grateful for their support of Catholic Schools. Box Tops - Thank you for saving your Box Tops for our school. We recently mailed in $379.60 worth of Box Tops!

St. Lambert School

901 N. Tahoe Trail · Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Youth Announcements K-5th Grade Youth Announcements:

Classes will resume January 4th. Have a very Happy New Year.

St. Therese Parish Accountant - St. Therese parish is looking for a qualified

person for the position of Parish Accountant. Position is 25-30 hours per

week. Responsibilities include: preparing monthly financial statements, main-

taining finance records; preparing annual parish budget; and supervision of

weekly collections. An accounting or finance degree with experience in book-

keeping is preferable. Send resume to/or contact Father David Stevens

at fatherdavid@st-therese.ws.

St. Therese Job Announcement:

Sun 1 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

8:30 AM Mass Delbert Aulner (d) Lois Aulner

11:00 AM Mass St. Therese Parish/Adoration SistersMon 2 No Mass or ConfessionsTues 3 4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)

5:30 PM Mass Joan Wiering (d) Jim O'hora

Wed 4 7:45 AM Morning Prayer

8:00 AM Mass Betty Boterman Sorensen (d) by St. Therese Parish

5:30 PM Eucharistic Holy Hour

Thu 5 4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)

5:30 PM Mass Sandi King & Family by Cameo Anders

Fri 6 7:00 AM Mass Fr. James Joyce (d)

Sat 7 9:00 AM Extraordinary Latin Mass Fr. Joseph Tran (d)

3:00 PM Confessions (or by appointment)

3:30 PM Rosary by KC's

4:00 PM Mass Dale Weiler (d) by Gen & Len Weiler

Sun 8 The Epiphany of the Lord

8:30 AM Mass Laura Voye (d) Bev Christopherson

11:00 AM Mass St. Therese Parish/Adoration Sisters

1:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration

6:00 PM Vespers and Benediction

Mass

TimeServers

1-Gift Bearers

2-GreetersLectors Ushers

4:00 A. Labahn C. Berg K. Mavity 2) D. Peterka S. Margeson J. Middlebrook

PM L. Labahn D. Debelak J. McGuire 2) D. Stephens

Sat P. Labahn C. Faundeen S. Reeves

A. Heitkamp

8:30 M. Lacasse T. Behnke R. Smit 1) S. Sievers J. Lacasse A. Buchholz

PM A. Starr N. Seaman J. Vanorny & Family B. Lockwood D. Buchholz

Sun R. Seaman S. Vanorny 2) L. Brown T. Buchholz

A. Smit 2) D. Hasvold D. Doorn

11:00 A. Anders J. Anders B. Goetz 1) D. Waltner K. Peterson M. Breidenbach

PM J. Anders B. Basche S. Matthews & Family P. Breidenbach

Sun J. Matthews D. Basche J. Zutz 2) K. Lenning B. Doyle

L. Feller 2) J. Sjomeling S. Goetz

Please find a substitute if you are unable to serve.

Eucharistic Ministers

Ministries for the December January 7th & 8th:

Community Events Parish Announcements

Knights of Columbus News

The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Catholic Fraternal Organiza-

tion in the World. Founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882 to

assist our parish Priest’s and community. Out Meetings are the 2nd

Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. For more information call 605-610-7258.

From Father David...

Centennial Corner: Did you ever notice as you look around our

church that it may seem plain and maybe even bland? There is a

reason for this and we call it “simple”. When our current struc-

ture was being designed the building committee used St.

Therese’s vision in its architecture. She was very simple, true & genuine in

all she did. So you will see everything in our church is authentic. If it looks

like steel, wood, glass, or concrete, it is steel, wood, glass, or concrete. St.

Therese saw Gods Love as simple without distractions.

St. Michael Catholic Cemetery Winter Hours effective Sunday, November 6th thru Satur-day March 11th, 2017: 8:00 am to 4:30pm.

Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Spouse? Nothing you can buy will com-pare with the spiritual gifts you will receive by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is February 10-12th at Broomtree Retreat Center in Irene, SD. Other dates and locations are available. Go to wwme.org or call John and Dawn at 605-362-0924 to register.

Thanks to everyone that assists with Liturgical Ministries each weekend. We

always need more Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Gift Bearers,

Greeters, Lectors and Ushers. Your commitment can be as little as once a month.

THERE IS A SPECIAL NEED FOR SATURDAY USHERS, SACRISTANS,

AND ALTAR SERVERS!!!! If you have are interested or have more ques-

tions, please contact the parish office or email schedule@st-therese.ws.

Broom Tree is offering a Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Archbishop Carlson Lodge at Broom Tree Youth and Family Camp. The retreat , presented by Pro Sanctity and the Apostolic Oblates of Omaha, will begin at 10:00 am and will con-clude at approximately 5:30 pm Lunch will be provided. The cost is $35.00 per student. To hold spots for your parish or for more information, contact Broom Tree at 605.263.1040. All registrations for this retreat need to go through your parish.

The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide- Winter Session begins Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at St Mary School, 2001 S 5th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Cost of $45 per person includes a “Personal Survival Guide”, refreshments and all materials for 6 weeks. For information or to register contact Margi at Catholic Family Services, 605-988-3775 mculhane@sfcatholic.org. Scholarships are available.

St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Madison, SD will host a day workshop Saturday January 7,

2017 from 10:00am-3:00pm entitled “Grieving The Loss of a Loved One,” presented by

Dr. Marcie Moran, a leading expert on grief. This event is open to the public and free of

charge. To register or for more information, please feel free to contact the parish office at

(605) 256-2304 or Catholic Family Services at 800-700-7867.

Adult Education—Jesus said, “This is my Body” and, “This is my Blood.” Renowned teacher Dr. Brant Pitre guides us through Scripture, history, and Church teaching to illuminate the wonder and miracle of the Eucharist. Gain a fresh perspective for understanding the mystery that is the Eucha-rist. Classes begin January 16th and are held Monday evening and Wednes-day morning. More information in gathering space.

Holy Spirit Parish is excited and honored to offer Intermission a taste of the Steubenville experience for youth, college students, and families on January 6, 2017 at the O’Gorman Performing Arts Center. The event will feature the band Sonar, speaker Kory LaCroix and adoration with Fr. Kristopher Cowles and hosted by Jon Konz. Tickets are $10 and avail-able at partnershiopforyouth.org.

The hearing assist earphones are in and ready to use! They will be located on

a rack under the clock in the gathering Space. If you are interested in using a

set during Mass, please see one of the Ushers and they will be happy to help

you.

Retrouvaille: Help for Troubles & Strained Marriages. The next Retrouvaille weekend is March 31– April 2, 2017. This is a confidential weekend that offers hope and help for cou-ples to heal and renew their marriage relationship. Please contact 605.988.3755 to regis-ter. For general information visit: www.retrouvaille.org.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center: Upcoming dates for Silent Retreats:

Women’s: February 16-19, March 16-19, May 4-7, June 22-25, August 10-13, September 14-17, October 19-22, November 2-5.

Men’s: February 23-26, March 23-26, August 17-20, September 21-24, November 16-19.

Happy New Year from the Respect LIFE Committee. We

appreciate your prayers and participation. May God bless each

one of your real good!

Adult Education at Holy Spirit Church in Sioux falls will be on Tuesday, January 3rd, at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. The presenter is Fr. Kevin O’Dell from St. Nicholas in Tea, St. Magdalen, Lennox/Worthing and Chaplain of Augustana College in Sioux falls. His Presen-tation will be “Funerals—How and When Do We Plan Them?” There will be an opportunity for Q&A after the presentation. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Davis at 371-2320.

If you are thinking about making a year-end donation. Please pray about supporting your Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. The Cemetery is a 501 (c) 3 corpora-tion, donations are tax deductible. For more information please contact Dan at the Ceme-tery Office: 338-3376 or visit our website at www.stmichaelcemeterysf.com.

Coming in January a parish wide subscription to “Formed “ The best Catho-lic content all in one place: On Line On Demand. More information to come or go to www.Formed.org.

I’m sure that you know the Christmas song that begins On the first day of

Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. Each day of the

Christmas season represents a gift of our True Love, God Father, Son and Holy

Spirit. Let’s explore the twelve days in our parish life with deep gratitude:

On the First Day of Christmas, December 25th: What beautiful Masses we

celebrated and doesn’t our church look magnificent dressed in its Christmas

finery thanks to the Environment Committee. Thank you, music and liturgical

ministers that assist our divine worship.

On the Second Day of Christmas, December 26th: The Feast of St. Stephen the

deacon and first martyr. Say a prayer in gratitude for Deacon Harold and Mary

Pardew.

On the Third Day of Christmas, December 27th: The Feast of St. John the

apostle reminds us to lift up in thanksgiving the volunteer directors of Reli-

gious Education: Joyce Edwards for the younger children and Jackie Nelson

for the teens.

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, December 28th: Today, the Feast of the Holy

Innocents murdered by Herod, is an appropriate time to pray for the gift of un-

born life and children in danger of hunger, disease and war.

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, December 29th: The Finance Council, Pastoral

Council and pastor would like to thank profoundly the benefactors of St.

Therese Parish: those who are committed financially to the work of the parish.

Know that I offer Holy Mass monthly for your intentions.

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, December 30th: St. Therese Parish is blessed

with great committees: Finance and Pastoral Committees; Building and

Grounds; SOFC; Faith Formation, Liturgy and Centennial Committee. Keep

up the great work for the Lord!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas, December 31st: Let me take this occasion of

the last day of the year to thank you, dear Parishioners, for your kind gifts,

cards and invitations into your homes. I am humbled by the love and encour-

agement I receive from you.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, January 1st: The Day of Prayer for Peace calls

us to consecrate the new year by praying for peace in the most vulnerable parts

of the world.

On the Ninth Day of Christmas, January 2nd: Thank you, office volunteers,

who have kept our office open and running since October. The whole parish

joins me in thanking God for such dedicated parishioners.

On the Tenth Day of Christmas, January 3rd: The Feast of the Holy Name of

Jesus is a day of welcoming three new Staff members: Sheila Haffeman, the

office administrator; Allie Yaw, the Director of Religious Education K-12; and

Lisa Roers who takes on the Music Coordinator position. Stay tuned for com-

ing events to welcome them!

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas, January 4th: The Memorial of St. Elizabeth

Ann Seton, the first canonized native-born American, calls St. Therese Parish

to the Christian gift of holiness, lived daily in our lives. A perfect way for this

holy people to prepare for our parish Centennial that will conclude in October.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, January 5th: Today is the vigil of Epiph-

any’s traditional date. Epiphany is the Church’s time of blessing homes for

the year, with new holy water and blessed chalk. Please consider asking me to

your home to share God’s blessings for the new year. I promise that it won’t

take more than 15 minutes. And we should never refuse God’s blessings when

he wants to give them in abundance.

FR. DAVID

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Therese, Sunday January 8th, 1-6 PM: Please

sign up for a time of adoration. We will conclude with Vespers (Evening Prayer)

and Benediction at 6 PM.

Join us for one of our upcoming Eucharistic Holy Hours

Eucharistic Adoration:

January 8 at 1:00 pm and January 21 at 5:00 pm

Eucharistic Holy Hour:

January 4, January 11, January 18 and January 25, 5:30 pm

A big THANK YOU to Chuck Staudenmaier

for the beautiful Poinsettias that graced our altar during our

Christmas Masses! We are so grateful for your generosity!

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: January 13-15: Strictly Confidential. A safe, loving, non-judgmental environment for those affected by abortion. For information and registration call Margi at 605-988-3775.