17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 26, 2015

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

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

www.stmichaelsfsd.org

Upcoming events: Weekend of July 25/26 - 125th Diocesan Celebration Legacy sign-ups at St. Michael Parish Weekend of August 1/2 - Birthday and Anniversary Petitions Weekend of August 8/9 - Anointing after Masses

From the desk of Fr. Nicholas…

Last weekend I had the blessing of being part of the par-ish youth who went on a Steubenville Conference held in Springfield, Mo. From Friday the 17th thru Sunday the 19th, we were amidst more than 4,000 youth and their leaders from different parishes. These summer weekend Youth Conferences are held all over the country to help the youth encounter Christ in a personal and a powerful way. The conference consisted of ‘praise and worship’ led by contemporary Christian musicians, reinvigorating and inspiring sessions by lay team members, the Holy Eucharist and sacrament of Penance. The youth enjoyed the entertainment activity which consisted of dancing, singing, karate, and cooking competitions. Besides many activities, for me the highlight of the sessions was defi-nitely witnessing youth encountering Christ in the Eucha-rist and Eucharistic adoration. I have been to two of these conferences, and have been struck by the openness of the youth and their energy. After highly charged, ener-gizing sessions, lively praise and worship, and beautiful liturgies, the youth also had moments of silence. It was amazing to watch these highly charged youth adoring the Lord in silence and they were some of the most powerful moments. Our youth were at their best, as always, and I am very thankful to the great team, especially Deacon John, Rhonda, and Anne Burkard. What a fantastic team of staff we have at the parish that dedicates their time and energy for the youth. They were certainly a great wit-ness, inspiration, and support for the group. I am grateful to Rhonda for her dedication and hard work in the parish youth ministry, the results are obvious. I asked Rhonda to share her letter which she had written to the parents after the Conference. Rhonda’s letter will give you some insight about the Steubenville Youth Conference 2015. Here is her letter about the Steubenville Conference:

“Hopefully by now you have had some time to visit with your youth about their experience at the Steubenville Con-ference. You have probably asked how it was and they said “good”. Maybe they tried to explain it, but let me tell you, it is hard to explain what takes place under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. I have been a youth minister for the past 12 years. I have

been to many camps and conferences, (which is the reason for the longevity of my career as a youth minister)! This past weekend, being in an arena with 4,000 people, mostly teenagers, praising God, going to Mass, and hearing amaz-ing speakers, was a weekend where the fire of the Holy Spirit was alive and active in a very profound way! Our St. Michael teens experienced a “feeling” of the love of Christ that many have never felt before. For a lot of us that “feeling” may fade over time. What was stressed at the conference, and I reiterate now, is our faith is far more than a “feeling”. It is about a relationship with Jesus Christ and as all relationships do, it is a relationship that requires work. The question was asked, how do we get a Steubenville Con-ference to go beyond a weekend “feeling” and replace it with limitless faith? The answer for those of us who have stayed involved and attended multiple conferences was a decision and commitment to nurture our relationship with Christ and with others who have had a similar experience. Our St. Michael Youth Group is mostly comprised of youth and adult mentors who have had experiences on either a CHWC Mission Trip or a Steubenville Conference. We meet weekly (most weeks) on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm (official time-but often they hang around well past that time). I have encouraged all your youth to come join us, and now I encourage you to assist them in making the time to get involved, if not with the youth group, then in another Parish ministry that assists in fueling the fire that was ig-nited this weekend.” Rhonda Kelsey

If you went to a Steubenville conference this summer, this is for you: When you go home, when you get back to real life, when there's no more music, no more lights, no more crowds of like-minded people...You still have Je-sus. What you experienced was not an event or a feeling, it was a person and He's not going anywhere. In fact, He's everywhere. The same God you encountered is physically present in every tabernacle, in every Catholic Church. Also, He's with you, and loving you all the time, waiting for you to connect with Him in prayer. Don't let your conference experience be just that. Our prayer is that this one weekend ignites or rekindles your relation-ship with our Good Shepherd. He is so in love with you because you are important, you matter, you are His beloved. From LifeTeen International

God bless you! Thanks to our Youth for their openness and thanks to the awesome team!

St. Michael Parish News

Daily readings: July 27—Aug 2 Mon. Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; Matthew 13:31-35 Tues. Exodus 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28; Matthew 13:36-43 Wed. Exodus 34:29-35; John 11:19-27 Thur. Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Matthew 13:47-53 Fri. Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Matthew 13:54-58 Sat. Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Matthew 14:1-12 Sun. Exodus 16:2-4,12-15; Ephesians 4:17,20-24; John 6:24-35

ONLINE GIVING June Online Giving: $36,600! Thank You!!

Online Giving is a convenient and safe way to make one-time or recurring donations.

Check it out on our website: www.stmichaelsfsd.org or call Susan at the Parish Office.

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY NEWS

♦ Weight Watchers Mondays @6:30pm in the MPR. ♦ Zumba Mondays @5:30pm in the MPR.

Blood Pressure Screenings in the Oxford Room this weekend after the 4pm Saturday evening Mass

and after all Sunday morning Masses.

**Mark your calendars** • Oct. 1 - Strengthening Families 6-8:30pm - See Bulletin Board

in the Commons for details. • Oct. 11 - American Cancer Society Walk-Making Strides

Against Breast Cancer. Pasley Park @2pm. • Oct. 20 - Better Choices/Better Health a six-week course starts

at St. Michael. To register, see bulletin board in Commons or visit with Julie, the Parish Nurse.

Check out the health information located on the tables at the exits.

ADORATION OPEN HOURS Check out these times and grab a slot! • MONDAY 11:00-Midnight • TUESDAY 6-7pm • FRIDAY: 10-11am, 1-2pm, 5-6pm, 6-7pm • SATURDAY: 9-10am and 3-4pm

Call the Parish Office or just leave a note for Anne.

SUMMER ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM Our summer program is for persons wishing to join the Catholic Church, adult Catholics who have not been confirmed, or for anyone wishing to know more about the Catholic faith. The program is pre-sented every Wednesday evening in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7:00pm through August. No need to preregister, just come. All are welcome. Questions? Call Deacon John at the Parish Office.

Attention Men of St. Michael Parish! Join us for our “That Man Is You” program

We meet on Wednesday mornings 6:30-7:30am

We are hosting some shorter sessions for our men’s group during the summer. Every Wednesday at 6:30am, we will gather to share faith, conversation and coffee. We will be viewing a 12-week DVD series entitled “A Spirituality for the Modern Man”. We will dismiss each session by 7:30.

Coffee & Donuts Join us this Sunday after the 8:00am Mass

for fellowship, a cup or two of coffee and a donut (or two)!

In Sympathy Let us remember in our prayers this week: ╬ Helen Gustaf ╬ Mary Jo Brown ╬ Kay Munson, mother of Donne ╬ James Engberg, husband of Sharon ╬ Jack Charron, grandfather of Molly Jackson and Wade Charron

Knights of Columbus Meeting Sunday, August 2nd at 7:30pm

in the Multi-Purpose Room Agenda: program, business, social

GETTING MARRIED AT ST. MICHAEL CHURCH? Ann Gooley conducts a wedding planning workshop on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The next one will be Aug. 4th at 6:30pm in the Music Room (use Entrance C).

You MUST attend this workshop at least 3 months before your wedding. Call the parish office by Monday, Aug. 3rd to register, 361-1600.

If no one is registered, that month’s workshop will be cancelled!

The St. Michael Bus Ministry is in jeopardy!

With the help of our volunteer driv-ers, we have been privileged to offer free transportation to the 4:00 p.m.

Mass every Saturday, and to Holy Day Masses, for many years. This has been available to anyone who lives within our parish boundaries.

But now, we need drivers! Drivers must have a CDL with passenger en-dorsement. For more information, please contact Sylvia in the

parish office (361-1600 x205) or sylvia@stmichaelsfsd.org

“Leaving a Legacy” At the Legacy Event in August, there will be a tree in the entrance of the event. Throughout the weekend, we will be encouraging partici-

pants to take a paper leaf and write who has left them a legacy, or what kind of legacy they want to leave to oth-ers. They will then hang it on the tree. Every child who completes a leaf will be entered into a drawing, and the winner will be announced at the August Legacy Event!

You can help those in need by donating to the St. Vincent dePaul Poor Boxes

located at Entrance A & B. Monies collected will assist families by providing food,

assistance for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you to all who have donated throughout the year.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATION

COMMUNITY EVENTS Healing Mass: Tue., July 28th at St. Katharine Drexel @6:30pm in the Nave. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered & the healing power of Jesus in the Eucharist will be emphasized during this Mass. Teams will be available following Mass to pray with you for physical, emotional, mental or spiritual healing. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Catholic Family Services is offering a One Day Retreat on Sat., Aug. 1, from 10am-4pm at St. Catherine Parish, Sisseton, SD. For adults who have lost a loved one and are trying to understand and recon-cile their grief. To register, call 698-7414 or CFS 800-700-7867. Living with Chronic Illness, educational support group, meets the 1st Tuesday of each month (Aug 4) from 1-3pm for those living with chronic illness & their care givers at St. Lambert Parish, 1000 S Bahnson Ave. Details call Margi at CFS, 988-3775. The Office of the Marian Apostolate will host the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary on Wed., Aug. 5th - the Feast of St. Mary Major - at 6pm in the Mothers' Garden near the Cathedral of St. Joseph. All are invited. Grieving the Loss of a Parent Aug. 4-Sept. 8. A six week program held every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm. At Catholic Family Service, 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls. For adults grieving the loss of a parent. To register or questions call 988-3775 or 800-700-7867. Drive to Help Volunteers are needed to drive once a day, once a week, or once a month. Lend a lift to a neighbor with a need and change their life. Call 367-4357 or visit www.siouxfallsmpo.org/help for more info. Join EWTN for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.! EWTN will provide live coverage of the Holy Father's Masses, national addresses and the World Meeting of Fami-lies in Philadelphia. EWTN will be there every step of the way so you don't miss a moment! Visit www.ewtn.com for more info.

SCHOOL NEWS Registration for the 2015-2016 school year is open for grades Preschool through 6th Grade. Please call Jenni in admissions to

set up a tour and to register, 575-3358. School will be-gin on Thursday, August 20th.

The 2015-2016 R.E. Registration Forms are in the church office, on the R.E.

Bulletin Boards, or on the Parish website!

Registrations after July 31st will be placed in the available class session

for that grade.

High School Youth Group Dates

July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26

To join in on these events with the youth group, all you have to do is show up in the youth room at 6:30 pm on most

Wednesday’s ready to have a little fun, faith, and fellowship!

Registration forms for 7th and 8th Grade Reli-gious Education and High School YDisciple Groups are on the Youth Bulletin board.

Sign up early!

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 SYLVIA WENSING VOLUNTEER COORD SYLVIA@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG ANN GOOLEY LITURGIST ANN@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG MARY ELLEN MELANSON RECEPTIONIST MARYELLEN@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 LINDA HARTMANN CARING MINISTRY LINDA@STMICHAELSFSD.ORG

World Youth Day Krakow 2016 The Office of Discipleship and Evangelization is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day 2016. The dates for this pilgrimage are July 23-August 2, 2016. All participants must be 18 years of age on the date of depar-ture. For more information, please call Mary at 988-3766.

Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis visit & Papal Mass. Attend a pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadel-phia, Sept. 22-28. Enjoy a week of spiritual enrichment (with Msgr. Charles Man-gan as the spiritual director), engaging speakers, visit the St. Katharine Drexel Shrine (the only known saint to have visited South Dakota), and the opportunity to join Pope Francis in his first visit to the US, and attend a Papal Mass. Visit www.sfcatholic.com/respectlife for more info or call 988-3755.

We are back! This past weekend being in an arena with 4,000 people, mostly teenagers, praising God, going to Mass, and hearing amazing speakers was a weekend where the fire of the Holy Spirit was alive and active in a very profound way!

Thank you for your prayers!

Come cheer on the St. Michael Adult Co-Ed Softball League in the City Tournament at Sherman Park. Tourna-ment schedule is Monday, July 27th at 9pm. Saturday, Aug. 1st at 8am,

10:10am and 1:25pm. Championship and third place games will be at 3:40pm!

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

register online at www.broom-tree.org. Silent Retreat Schedule:

MEN: Aug. 20-23; Sept. 24-27; Nov. 19-22 WOMEN: Aug. 13-16; Sept. 17-20; Oct. 22-25, Nov. 5-8

Day of Recollection Schedule: Aug. 18 - The Year of Mercy Directed by Fr. Greg Tschakert Sept. 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows: Faith, Hope & Love at the Foot of the Cross Directed by Fr. Andrew Dickenson Oct. 13 - Topic TBA Directed by Fr. Al Krzyzopolski Nov. 10 - Divine Mercy Directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer

Couples Retreat: Dec. 4 - 6 Directed by Father David Roehrich

We have received a new selection of

media in our Lighthouse kiosks. Check out these selections located at entrances

A & B and take one home today!!

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

Monday, July 27 Good Shepherd Meal Prep @noon Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm Dick Krenke (d) Tuesday, July 28 Serve Lunch @ Good Shepherd 11:30am Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm Paul Harris (d) Wednesday, July 29 TMIY Men’s Group 6:30am Mass 8:15am Clarence Klein (d) Youth Group 6:30pm Summer Adult Conf. 7:00pm Thursday, July 30 Confessions 7:45am Mass 8:15am Julia Ollerich (d) Friday, July 31 Mass 8:15am Int. of Terry & Sylvia Wensing Life Chain 3pm Saturday, Aug 1 Mass 8:15am Marty Ertmer (d) Confessions 3:00pm Rosary for Life 3:30pm Mass 4:00pm Dennis Wagner (d) Sunday, Aug. 2 Mass 8:00am For the People Coffee & Donuts Mass 9:30am David Pickart (d) Mass 11:00am Loren Steffen (d) Life Chain 3pm Mass 6:00pm Michael Scheeren (d) Knights of Columbus Mtg. 7:30pm

Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of Aug. 1/2

125th DIOCESAN CELEBRATION - LEGACY Event!

August 14-16 - Diocesan Wide Event. Plan now to be a part of the culminating event of our 125th Diocesan

Celebration. Three days packed with amazing opportunities! For more info and to register, visit www.sfcatholic.org

• Many volunteers are needed for this event. • We still have space for the Youth and Adult Choirs that will sing at this event. • We are looking for musical talent that would be interested in performing in the "Holy

Grounds Coffee Shop" throughout the weekend. Sign up for a 20-30 minute time slot. If interested in any of these opportunities, email: 125events@sfcatholic.org

There will be a table set up to: ♦ Answer any questions, ♦ Register to attend, and to ♦ Sign-up to volunteer

for the 125th Legacy event.

Sign-up in the Commons after all Masses this weekend.

All are welcome!!

Aug. 1/2 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. Gibson, Betty Hargens, Colleen Vognild, Patty Bus Siemonsma, Steve Rosary Safar, Angela Altar Servers Arnett, Mercedes Kolsrud, Kennedi Kowalski, Ty Cihak, Jacey Fanciullo, Christina ? Peterson, Sam Pattison, Lindy Giovannettone, Lane Fanciullo, Rachael Book Bearer Arnett, Dominic Kolsrud, Kylie Kuchta, Maria Giovannettone, John Fogarty, Kendall Lector 1 Bengry, Mary McKeown, Adrienne Long, Tom Steffl, Pat Bickett, Rose Lector 2 Helgeland, Pat Peterson, Deb Klein, Dan Emanuel LaVonna Czmowski, Tim EME's Deacon John Eichacker, Nancy Fink, Jackie Benson, Mary Jo Deacon John Bies, Barb Eichacker, Tom Flannery, Matt Fox, Don Bickett, Rose ? Klein, Dave Horner, Jan Fox, Patti Czmowski, Tim ? Peterson, Jim Klein, Wendy Giovannettone, Jerry Wicks, Kenny ? Wieland, Leona Long, Tom Giovannettone, Laree ? ? ? Sotebeer, Jim Helgeson, Judy ? ? ? ? ? ? EME Leader Anderson, Linda Bonin, Doreen Healy, Mary Steele, Anne Petermann, Joyce Cup to EME's Bhatti, Jean Dresselhuis, Julie Johnson, Theresa Neuroth, Dianne Christensen, Marie EME & Sacristan Doss, Carol Kibbe, Brenda Schauer, Paula Benson, Gale Brech, Melody Gifts Buckmiller/May Stucky, Al Klein, Dan Fox, Don Fogarty, Jayne Greeters Bisson, Roberta Oppold, Terry Frey, Erv Neuroth, Tim Christensen, Marie Knudson, Maureen Peterson, Jim Kelley, Jim Ostermann, Lisa Venard, Sherrie SFCS Gift Cards Knudson, Maureen McEneaney, Debbie Erickson, Jeanita Helgeson, Judy Czmowski, Patty ? Stucky, Joyce Hight, Jen Wuestewald, Tracee Fogarty, Jayne Head Usher Schauer, Ron Ushers Bengry, Harry Anderson, Larry Hartmann, Dan Emanuel, Doug Kelsey, Keith Ahlers, Joe Dresselhuis, Gerrit Healy, Bryce Norfolk, Steve Petermann, Dave ? Escher, Mike Hight, Michael Wuestewald, Brian ? ? Gaspar, Steve Wuestewald, Erik ? Collection Team Cordell, Pat EME Covington Good Samaritan Sunnycrest Breitling, Cheri Green/Lethcoe Johnson, Molly Meals on Wheels Monday Rte. 9: Knudson, Maureen Monday Rte. 16: Hopkins, Gina

Parish Tithe – 2014-15 Each year, the Social Ministries Committee has been entrusted with a portion of parish income, which they distribute back to those in need in our community and our world. As donations go out, heartfelt thanks come back to us, the people of St. Michael! Beneficiaries of your generosity include:

The Furniture Mission “Making Houses into Homes”

”We help people who are referred to us from other agencies with basic needs furni-ture. Having a bed to sleep on, a table to eat at, a lamp to read by, etc. gives people hope, dignity and self worth. Last year, our generous community donated 18,054 pieces of furniture and we served 1,652 referrals. With the help of supporters such as you, we will continue to see positive changes in people’s lives as we serve the Lord by serving others.

“Your generous gift is sincerely appreciated.”