St. Leo Parish, Tyndall, SD

St. Vincent Parish, Springfield, SD

Fr. Joseph Forcelle pastor@stleotyndall.com

Business Manager: Mary Minow

stleochurch@hcinet.net St. Leo Parish Office hours 9am-5pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

St. Leo Parish 100 E 20th Avenue

PO Box 47 Tyndall, SD 57066

Rectory . . . . . . . . . . . .589-3504

Center or Fax. . . . . . . . 589-3392

www.stleotyndall.com

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St. Vincent Parish 1203 Wood Street - Springfield, SD

Mailing Address: PO Box 47 - Tyndall, SD 57066

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Penance St. Leo - Tyndall

Saturday at 4:45pm Sunday at 7:45am

St. Vincent - Springfield

Sunday 10:10am (or by appointment)

Baptism On weekends by appointment. Pre-baptismal meeting required for

first time parents—best done PRIOR to child’s birth.

Marriage Diocesan Policy requires six (6) months

preparation for all couples planning marriage. A wedding can NOT be

booked until this preparation is under-way. Contact Fr. Joseph Forcelle well

in advance of any desired marriage date.

Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon

second Sunday of Advent

If today were not a Sunday, December 6 would be the feast of

Saint Nicholas. He’s the actual, historical figure from the area of

Turkey near the Black Sea who was a bishop. He was noted for his

charity, holiness and concern for the people, especially the sailors of

his diocese. He is the patron saint of young women about to

be married, small children and sailors. Many of the parts of his real

story eventually “morphed” into how we see Santa Claus today.

In Nicholas’ day, young women were not able to be married unless their family

could provide a dowry to the young groom. This custom was to help the newlyweds

get started in life. Nicholas is said to have tossed small bags of gold coins or gems

into open windows of the homes of sleeping brides-to-be so they would have the

resources to marry. Some accounts have him tossing the gifts down the chimney if

the windows were closed or locked.

He had a special love for the men who sailed the often stormy waters of the

Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. He would often offer prayers for them with

their families for their safe return, and would personally greet them on their return to

harbor.

His concern for the children of the diocese was impressive as he established

orphanages and schools for them. Whenever he would go out for walks he

was almost instantly surrounded by children and parents carrying infants, all seeking

his blessing.

Because his feast day was so widely celebrated in so

many countries with only a few weeks before Christmas, this

saint became associated with the custom of gift giving,

although that originated with the three Magi and their gifts to

the Christ Child. As so often happens as stories get told and

re-told, St. Nicholas eventually became known as Santa

Claus. The sleigh and reindeer entered the growing

mythology as Sweden and Norway adopted him as a special

patron. The legend of Santa Claus received its final form in

the renowned poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by

Clement Clarke Moore in 1823.

Fr. Joe Forcelle, pastor

Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2015

The angel Gabriel said, “Hail,

Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with

you; blessed are you among women.”

Masses this week December 7-13

Holy Day - Immaculate Conception Masses Dec. 7 & 8

Mon. 7:00pm SL-Tyndall Members of SL & SV

Tues. 4:00pm GSH-Tyndall +James Rothschadl

(Fr. Joe will say Mass)

7:00pm SV-Springfield Safety of our Troops

Wed. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Adeline Fridrich

Thur. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Betty Matuska

Fri. 3:00pm St. Michael’s Hosp. +Fr. Anton Kelly

Third Sunday of Advent

Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +David Boska

Sun. 8:30am SV-Springfield +Ed Petrik

10:30am SL-Tyndall Members of SL & SV

Welcome Fr. Joseph Puthenkulathil Father Joe traveled to Pierre, SD Friday after

8:30am Mass for the KC officers meeting. We

welcome Fr. Joseph Puthenkulathil who will be filling

in during Fr. Joe’s absence for all weekend Masses.

Ministry Volunteers Needed

Sign up sheets are in the entrances of the churches

for ministry volunteers for the Immaculate Conception

Holy Day Masses, Mon., Dec. 7, 7:00pm at St. Leo &

Tues., Dec. 8, 7:00pm at St. Vincent.

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - December 12-13

Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector

Saturday at

St. Leo

Dec. 12, 5:30pm

Karen Schmidt

Tom & Ginger

Peschl

Volunteers Ashley Cap

Joseph Slama

Cole Kniffen

Volunteers Gary LaCompte

David Sykora

Joseph Sykora

David Vellek

Karen

Schmidt

3rd Sun. of Advent

St. Vincent

Dec 13, 8:30am

Mary Krumholz

Connie Miller

Clarence Stratman

Brock & Kristen

Tucker family

Elijah Eastman

Nevaeh Myers

Max Mach

Adam & Jess

Myers

A.J. Soukup Elita Eastman

3rd Sunday

of Advent

St. Leo

Dec 13, 10:30am

Scott & JoLynn

Weber

Debra Baune

Volunteers Rachel Sestak

Elizabeth Soukup

Samantha Soukup

Volunteers Rodney McGill

Ken Ranek

Ray Stepka

David Vavruska

Scott Weber

Daily Bible Readings December 7-13

Mon. Isaiah 35: 1-10; Luke 5: 17-26

Tues. Genesis 3: 9-15, 20; Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12;

Luke 1: 26-38

Wed. Isaiah 40: 25-31; Matthew 11: 28-30

Thurs. Isaiah 41: 13-20; Matthew 11: 11-15

Fri. Isaiah 48: 17-19; Matthew 11: 16-19 Sat. Zechariah 2:4-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;

Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47

Sun. Zechariah 3: 14-18a; Philippians 4: 4-7;

Luke 3: 10-18

Communal Penance - December 13

St. Wenceslaus, Tabor - 2:30pm

St. Leo, Tyndall - 5:00pm

St. George, Scotland - 7:00pm

Flowers for Christmas Each year, our parishes solicit flowers

to decorate for Christmas. These can be

gifts given as memorials or simply as a gift

of money or plants. Memorials will be

published in the bulletin at Christmastime.

(Remember to include names for the memorials as well as

who gave the gift.)

Altar society

St. Leo Altar Society will be setup at one or both of

the main entrances on weekend Masses from now

until Christmas, selling ornaments for the 125th

Anniversary of our parish. The ornaments are also

available by contacting Charlotte Cihak, Connie

Kniffen or Malicha Pravecek. Wood ornaments are

$10.00 and metal ornaments are $15.00.

Special Mass Schedule

Holy Day - Immaculate Conception:

Monday, December 7 - SL 7:00pm

Monday, December 8 - SV 7:00pm

Sunday - December 13:

(Mass times switch)

Sunday, December 13 - SV 8:30am

Sunday, December 13 - SL 10:30pm (Youth Mass)

Christmas Liturgies:

Thursday, December 24 - SL 5:00pm

SV 8:00pm

Friday, December 25 - SL 9:00am

Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary

Thursday, December 31 - SL 5:30pm

Friday, January 1 - SV 10:30am

Friday, January 1 - SMH 3:00pm 1st Friday

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KC Meeting The next Knights of Columbus meeting will be

held at the FCMC on Monday, December 7 after

7:00pm Mass .

Showering Christ’s Little Ones November 29-December 25

We invite you to participate in the 23nd

annual Advent Baby Shower, beginning Nov.

29 and continuing through Christmas. Please

bring new, unwrapped items for Newborn

through toddler size. Suggested items are

sleepers or outfits, onesies, socks, crib sheets, blankets, outerwear,

bottles, bibs, diapers, wipes, hats, mittens and rattles/toys. These

items may be left at the designated area in the connector to the Fr.

Cronin Center and will be distributed to the needy after the holidays.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Cuka at 589-3011.

2nd Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Sponsored by Springfield Dakota Senior Meals

Tickets, costing $10.00, will admit you to tour six

Springfield homes. Coffee and cookies will be serve

Saturday, December 19, 10:00am—2:00pm. Tickets

available at Springfield Dakota Meals. Details or

questions? Call 605-369-2361.

Preparing for Christmas All are invited to join in decorating St. Leo

Church NEXT Sunday, December 13th, 1:30pm.

St. Vincent members will decorate on Sunday,

December 13, after 8:30am Mass.

This Family Faith Project is sponsored by the

KC’s and Altar Society. Please plan to attend; your

help would be appreciated. The 2016 contribution envelopes will be in the connection entrance of St. Leo and the main entry of St. Vincent on December 13 also. If you cannot find your box or if you have never had envelopes but wish to use them, please call the parish office.

HOLY LAND OLIVE WOOD SALES Sakar Salman of Omaha, NE, will again be

visiting our parishes December 19-20 to sell Holy

Land Olive Wood art carvings and crucifixes. He has

the permission of Bishop Paul Swain and the

endorsement of the Patriarch Archbishop of

Jerusalem. Proceeds will assist the artists and other

Christians living in the Holy Land. Please see his website to learn

more. http://www.holylandoliveart.com

MINUTES TO ST. LEO PARISH COUNCIL MEETING St. Leo's Parish Council met on Tuesday November 17, at the

FCMC. Members present were: Ernie Bures, Charlotte Cihak, Bernie

Kostal, Rick Novak, Mike Schmidt, Susan Soukup, Marge Stoebner,

Dave Vellek, Randy Weier, Dee Rothschadl and Father Joe. Council

President, Bernie Kostal, called the meeting to order at 6 pm. Father

opened with a prayer.

I. Minutes to the October meeting were reviewed. Mike made a motion

to accept the minutes, Rick seconded the motion. All voted aye.

II. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Religious Ed updates:

1. Attendance at Religious Ed is still going good especially in

the younger grades.

2. Plans are being made for the Steubenville Conference

which will be towards the end of July.

3. 25 students attended the Youth Rally at Brookings this past

weekend.

4. Adult Education will start Sunday.

B. Repairs and Upgrades:

1. A possible change in the ramp structure would be using dirt

work and concrete. Construction is on hold until next spring.

Rick and Deb Baune entered the meeting.

2. The exterior lights for the Church are here. Now we

are waiting for the electrician. Ken Ranek is checking on the

parking lot lighting.

3. Roofing projects – The roofing for the FCMC is on hold

until it warms up in spring. The tiles for the Church are in.

4. Rick and Deb Baune and Susan Soukup gave a review on

the Bazaar. Discussed was everything from the menu, the

games and the date, along with possible changes to the Bazaar.

It will again be addressed in January. Baune's left the meeting.

5. St. Leo's 125th Anniversary celebration will be the last

weekend in Nov. After this weekend, the 3 banners in the

Church will be moved over the door going into the connector.

III. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Finances: The financial report was reviewed. The checking

account balance as of October 31st was $997.37 with a net

income for the month of ($7,600.69). Weekly envelope

contributions are down.

B. Altar Society: The annual Soup Kitchen will be the 17th of

January. Charlotte left the meeting.

C. KC Report: There will be a fish fry on November 20th. There

was a 1st Degree in Scotland on November 8th. They are

having their Coats for Kids project. Their next meeting will

be in Scotland. Dave left the meeting.

D. Foresters: No report

IV. The Council went into Executive Session to discuss Employee

Benefits. After the discussion they exited Executive Session.

V. The next meeting was set for January 21st at 6 pm.

VI. The Council then addressed on whom, beside the Pastor and the 9

elected members should serve on the Council. At the present the

Knights of Columbus and the Altar Society have a representative

serving on the Council, but not all organizations do. Also discussed

was that the KC membership consists of several Parishes and the

Grand Knight will not always be from St Leo. After some

discussion Mike made a motion to amend the By-Laws as such:

“Membership shall consist of the Pastor and nine elected members

of the Parish.” The motion was seconded by Randy, All voted aye.

This eliminated a representative from the Altar Society and the

Knights of Columbus to the Council. Father Joe left the meeting.

VII. The Council then discussed Christmas gifts for Father Joe,

employees and volunteers.

Ernie made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Rick.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55. The Council closed with a Prayer.

Coming Events

Wednesdays……………………….....Choir Practice, 6:00pm

Wednesdays …………………....Martha’s Kitchen at 6:00pm

Wednesdays …...…..….....……..RE Classes, 7:00pm, FCMC (No classes December 23 & 30)

Sun. Dec 20 & 27……………..…...…....RCIA, 7:00pm at SL

Sun. Dec 6 ...…...Confirmation Meeting in FCMC at 6:30pm Holy Day Masses-Immaculate Conception………………...

Monday, Dec 7, 7:00pm SL Tuesday, Dec 8, 7:00pm SV

Mon. Dec 7………………….KC Meeting after Mass, FCMC Christmas Masses………………………….………………...

December 24, 5:00pm SL & 8:00pm SV December 25, 9:00am SL

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SL Choir Practice All voices welcome! Come join us

on Wednesdays at 6:00pm as we prepare

music for our Christmas liturgies.

Springfield Assisted Living Center Angel Tree

The Angel Tree for SALC is setup for the

residents. Please stop by and pickup an envelop

if you would like by December 13. It would be

appreciated.

children’s Collection: November 29, 2015: St. Leo - $21.50

St. Vincent - $8.25

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Vincent Parish Needed per month…………………..…...…..$2,800.00 November weeks income…........................... $2,866.00 Weekly income for 11/29/2015.………...……..$568.00

Monthly income to date….…….……............$3,434.00

Stewardship Report

A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Leo Parish Needed per month……………………..…… $9,500.00 November weeks income………..……..…... $8,366.00 Weekly income for 11/29/2015...….………. $2,071.00 Monthly income to date………....................$10,437.00

Religious Education

December 9, 16 - K-8th grade meet for class

at 7:00pm, FCMC. (No RE classes December 23 & 30.)

Martha’s Kitchen will be open at 6:00pm.

December 9, Adoration & Confession will be in the chapel in

the Connector from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Confirmation Meeting On Sunday, December 6, the Confirmation

Candidates will meet for their next session on “The

Sacrament of Confirmation” from 6:30-8:30pm. Please

bring your saint letters. Parents and sponsors are

welcome to attend any sessions. Any questions please

contact JoLynn @ 660-7008.

K-8th RE Christmas program/Mass Will be on Sunday, December 13 at 10:30am

Mass at St. Leo Catholic Church. The High School

Youth will host a Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale

serving from 9am to 1pm in the FCMC. The breakfast

menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage,

coffee, milk, & juice. A free will donation for the

pancake breakfast will be offered at the door. Proceeds will go

towards summer activities: Discipleship camp or Steubenville

conference trip to Rochester, MN. Please support our youth!

perfect Christmas gift Do the children in your life already have all the

plastic toys and video games they could ever need? Get

them the gift of protection with a Single Premium

Youth Term Life Insurance Policy. A Catholic United

Youth Term Life Policy for $10,000 can be purchased

for one time payment of $170 for children age 15 days to

15 years. For more information contact Angie Jorgensen

at 605-660-5814, Catholic United Financial representative, email

ajorgensen@catholicunited.org or JoLynn Weber at 605-589-3898,

605-660-7008 or email at jolynnweber@yahoo.com for a flyer.

Chalices and Ciboria are being

refinished and cleaned

The sacred vessels for Mass from both

parishes were brought to Hurley’s in Fargo,

ND. The company has sent them to Omaha,

NE for cleaning, re-plating and polishing

them. This needs to be done about every 30-

50 years, depending on wear and use. Our

vessels had become severely tarnished, scratched, slightly

dented and some even bent over the years. Each one is detailed

by hand, so the process is expensive. St. Vincent sent in two

chalices and one ciborium for a cost of $1,650.00. St. Leo

sent in four chalices, three ciboria, one paten and one large pyx

(used for homebound) for a cost of $4,340.00. We are seeking

donations to help cover the cost. We will use the old crystal

and clay vessels until these are returned.

Thanksgiving collection

We received $642 in our Thanksgiving

collection. This amount will be sent to Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

They are committed in addressing issues such as

human trafficking and immigration.

CFSA Report - 2015 St. Leo –81.39% St. Vincent –78.19%

Total $26,206 Total $6,490

Paid $25,539 Paid $6,460

Pledged $ 667 Pledged $ 30

St. Leo is $5,994 short of reaching their goal.

St. Vincent is still $1,810 short of reaching their goal.

These shortages will come out of the parish funds.

Please support our diocese…

make a contribution today!!!!!