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ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716

Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: jtwidwell@snbonline.com

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning April 1st through May 1st

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Joseph—Elk Point Sunday: 8:30am at St Peter—Jefferson 9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Joseph—Elk Point 5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; stpeters@longlines.com Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; stjoseph@iw.net Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies—call the office email: dakotadunes.blessedteresa@sfcatholic.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6)712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 Blessed Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre-school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at hammitterin@hotmail.com. MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass(ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716

A WEEKLY REFLECTION By Fr. Jeff Norfolk

"O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All Praise and All Thanksgiving Be Every Moment Thine." As our First Communicants, with the help of their families, prepare these final weeks to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, let us renew our commitment and deepen our love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Having met with many of the families and their sons and daughters for interviews in preparation for their child/children making their first Con-fession and to receive Holy Communion for the first time, I am grateful to Jesus for who He is. Telling us He would never leave us orphans He continues to offer us His resurrect-ed presence, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist. What an amazing gift!!! Let us not take Him for granted. Even if you are not able to attend daily Mass Monday-Saturday you can still ask to re-ceive the graces of His presence in the Eucharist. The late Mother Angelica, founder of the Eternal Word Television Network, when Mass is aired on EWTN TV station, always has a recording of a voice praying the prayer for making a Spiritual Communion for those who are not able to receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at that time. Trying praying this prayer on a daily basis and begin to see the great gifts of His love that Jesus pours out upon you.

An Act of Spiritual Communion composed by St. Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori

"My Jesus, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit not that I should ever be separated from Thee." Please join me in praying for our First Communicants and their families as well as each member of our parishes that this time of year will be a time to deepen our love of Jesus Christ who offers Himself to us in the Most Holy Eucharist.

Notes from Fr Tony’s Homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter (April 3rd)

Catholics are leaving the Roman Catholic Church; the original one true Church. Perhaps you know some personally. They are choosing an auditorium instead of a church; theater seats instead of pews; entertainment instead of worship; a gospel of prosperity instead of repentance; a sermon of psychology instead of theology; donuts instead of Holy Communion. In other words, they are exchanging substance for fluff. Yes, the Catholic Faith is hard instead of soft--so are diamonds! The early Church faced the same problem. Even our Lord Himself, In the Gospel of John, written 70 years after Christ, the Evange-list wrote about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist: " For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink'... Then many of His disciples who were listening said, 'This is hard, who can accept it? .As a result, many returned to their former way of life and no longer followed Him. Jesus asked the remaining disciples, 'Do you want to leave?' Peter answered, 'Master, to whom shall we go?'" (Jn 6:55-69). That is the question: "Master, to whom shall we go?" Today's Scripture lessons also contain this problem of leaving the Church: 1. Thomas "sees and understands" precisely when he has returned to the Apostolic Circle--the Church. His doubt was due to his absence from the Upper Room--the place of the Eucharist. It is in the community of the Church that we come to see and believe the truth of Christ most clearly, pro-claim His word, and break His bread; 2. "Added to the Lord" is very striking. New converts were brought into the already existing Church. They did not hear the message and get together to form a church of their own. The Church was already there. 3. Also, "Added to the Lord" is passive, denoting that it was God who added them--not the Church. The new converts did not become members on their own, but God Himself brought them into the redeemed community of "those who were being saved." Then and Now

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 11th 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Tuesday, April 12th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Walter & Dorothy Broderson + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Jennifer Ward Wednesday, April 13th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Special Intention 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service 8:15 pm (Elk Point) Bill Geary + Thursday, April 14th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Tyler Scott Black + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Albert & Rosa Heimes + Friday, April 15th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Merlyn Karpen +

5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Saturday, April 16th 4:30 pm (Elk Point) Pete & Mabel Haberer + Sunday, April 17th 8:30 am (Jefferson) Our 1st Communicants 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) Scott Schmitz + 11:00 am (Elk Point) Eva Gernand + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Our Parish Families

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

4th Sunday of Easter Vigil , Sat April 16th 4th Sunday of Easter, April 17th 4th Sunday of Easter, April 17th (4:30pm in Elk Point) (8:30 am in Jefferson) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Sean Coyle, Grace Schuh, Alex Norby Will & Hunter Geary Madelyn Hamm & Blake Schmiedt Commentator: Barb Nebelsick Kathy Geary Deb Beacom Lector: Janet Ries Kathy Geary Deb Beacom Music: Rita & Brian Connie & Mike Jordyn Elizabeth, Jenna & Diana Ushers: M Dennison, A Schmidt, L DeSmet, J Guimond Travis Geary & Kenny Chicoine Michael & Melissa Hamm Precious Body: Arlynn Schmidt Jackie Trudeau Precious Blood: Dorothy Schmidt & Eleanor Rosenbaum Gloria Mollet & Janet Rigg Steve Blum, Bernie & Lisa Manley Gift Bearers/Greeters: April Altar Society Sandy Chicoine & Geri O’Gurian Michael & Melissa Hamm Greeters: Levi & Karla Hinds family Homebound: Money Counters: Finance Council Geri O’Gurian & Joe Bernard 4th Sunday of Easter, April 17th 4th Sunday of Easter, April 17th (11:00am in Elk Point) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Landon Geary, Ruby Ritchie, Sophia Giorgio Owen Hede & Jaxon Hennies Commentator: Dawn Glover Chad Sandwell Lector: Dan Fullenkamp Chad Sandwell Music: Church Band Jean & Pam Ushers: J Duhaime, B Murphy, B McInerney, D LaFerrier Jason & Amy Hennies Precious Body: Tama Zeller Precious Blood: Mike Schuh & John Giorgio Amy Hennies, Tom & Margaret Holland Gift Bearers/Greeters: Jefferson & Kristi Lehman family Jason & Amy Hennies Greeters: Paul & Jessica Niles family Homebound: Tama Zeller & John Giorgio Money Counters: Finance Council

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” John 21:17 All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus by “feeding His sheep.” Through prayer ask God how you should best use your time, talent and treasure to assist those who are in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church.

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION For all those who walk without hope, that the Lord Jesus accompany them, open their eyes, and inflame their hearts, we pray to the Lord.

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - April 13th 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ 3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Mavis Leif 4:15 to 4:45pm ~ Dan Veatch 4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez 4:45 to 5:15pm ~ Rosemary Suing, Jane Patnaude

5:00 to 5::30pm ~ Jane Patnaude 5:30 to 6:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude 6:00 to 6:30pm ~ Joel & Nancy Ryan 6:30 to 7:00pm ~ 7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Gloria Mollet 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Gloria Mollet, Alice Card, Jessica Niles

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Larry Becker Erin Deitsch Tom Full Kandy Gill Karlee Hughes Dan LaFleur

Katie Martindale Rose McInstosh Shane Noreen Dora Parker Kathy Patterson Jennifer Prichard

The prayer list is started over every 3 months. If you would like someone added or deleted please contact your parish office.

Why a Jubilee of Mercy now? Pope Francis himself addressed this question in his homily….for First Ves-pers for Divine Mercy Sunday. “Here , then is the reason for the Jubilee: because this is the time for mer-cy. It is the favorable time to heal wounds, a time not to be wary of meeting all those who are waiting to see and to touch with their hands the signs of the closeness of God, a time to offer everyone, everyone, the way of for-giveness and reconciliation. May the Mother of God open our eyes, so that we may comprehend the task to which we have been called; and may she obtain for us the grace to experience this Jubilee of Mercy as faithful and fruitful witnesses of Christ.”

Vocation Prayer Family:

April 11—17 : John & Mary Corio; Paul & Jean Limoges Next week: Ray LaFleur; Levi & Karla Hinds Kits available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * April 3, 2016

Blessed Teresa—Adult Envelopes $2,954.50; ACH Offerings $75.00; kids

$17.00; loose $256.00; candles $16.00; flowers $10.00; stipends $5.00; Holy Day $60.00; Rice Bowl $174.34; cds $18.51 Total General $3,756.35; Build-ing Support $313.00; Pledges $1,819.45 Total Bldg $2,132.45 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $2,080.00.00; loose $158.00; kids $23.50;

maint $125.00; Holy Land $110.00; facility use $100.00 St Peter—Adult envelopes $2,447.00; loose $62.00; kids $8.00; maint

$295.00; stipends $150.00; candles $65.50; Building Fund $240 (reg) $350 (rent); cemetery $400; Altar Society $115

BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS Bible Study: Monday afternoons at 3:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

Finance Council Meeting Monday, April 14th at 6:15pm Church Cleaning Sunday, April 17th at 12 noon. Please come and help

keep our Church clean! Blessed Teresa Parishioner Appreciation following both Masses on April

17th. Please come for food and fellowship!

RETREATS AND OTHER EVENTS BROOM TREE RETREATS~ For more information or to register for any of the retreats, please visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-263-1040. There is no

set cost. You are invited to make a prayerful donation. Your gifts help keep Broom Tree available and accessible to all. SILENT RETREAT SCHEDULE: WOMEN’S 2016: May 12-15; Jun 16-19; Aug 11-14; Sep 15-18; Oct 20-23; Nov 3-6 MEN’S 2016: Aug 18-21; Sep 22-

25; Nov 17-20 Beginning Experience Weekend for widowed, divorced & separated is designed to allow people to work through the emotions of losing a spouse. Through this weekend many are healed, transformed, and freed to love themselves, others & God. The experi-ence is to help close the door gently on the past and move on with renewed hope and purpose. The next weekend is Apr. 15 – 17, 2016, at Broom Tree Retreat and Confer-ence Center, Irene, SD. For more info or an application, please call: Jeanne (605) 361-9857or email jrunge2061@gmail.com.

“All in God’s Plan” will be held in Sioux Falls on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish @ 6:15 PM. “All in God’s Plan” is a program for Mothers &

Daughters and Fathers & Sons to come together in separate gender sessions to learn age appropriate information about human sexuality, human develop-ment, and chastity formation. For more information and to register visit: www.sfcatholic.org/RespectLife, or call 605-988-3755. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat –May 13-15, 2016. A safe, loving, non-judgmental environment. Open to men, women, mothers, fathers, grandparents who have been affected by abortion. Non-denominational and - Strictly Confidential. Sponsored by Catholic Family Services. For registration materials & more information, call Margi at 605-988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 or email mculhane@sfcatholic.org. MAGNIFY AT THE MOUNT – High School Youth Conference – June 3 – 5 at Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD Join us this summer for a weekend of faith and community. Magnify at the Mount is a weekend encouraging teens

not only to hear about their faith from inspiring speakers like Father Steven Jones and Father John Rutten, but to come and experience their faith in real ways; through vibrant small groups, the Bible, and the empowering Sacra-ments. Join us for an unforgettable weekend built on a real encounter with Christ. For more information contact the MMC Office of Events & Outreach: events@mtmc.edu

Have you thanked God today?

KNIGHTS KORNER Food Pantry Any monetary donations up to $100 per month are matched. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. Drop off boxes in the entry of all three churches.

ST PETER ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SALE: St Peter is taking sealed bids for a 3 stall garage located be-

hind the St Peter Childcare. This will be sold as is/where is and will be the purchaser’s responsibility to remove it from the property. If you would like to inspect the property, please contact Joe Bernard. Bids will be taken from March 28th through April 15th. The highest bidder will be notified after all bids are opened and reviewed. Call the parish office if you have any ques-tions.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2016

Blessed Teresa parish goal is $26,000

Total pledged $15,225 Total paid $10,550 Balance $15,450 37% cards returned; 41% goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $31,400. Total pledged $30,875 Total paid $23,265 Balance $8,135 45% cards returned; 74% goal paid St Peter parish goal is $25,700

Total pledged $18,115 Total paid $17,445 Balance $8,255 55% cards returned; 68% goal paid

ST JOSEPH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to all who contributed in any way to the St. Joseph Altar Society lunch on Sunday. Whether you worked, donated money or food, or came to eat, you helped add to the success of the project.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friends Feast is Monday, April 11th at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk

Point. Menu includes: chicken casserole, corn and angel food cake. This is a free meal to anyone. Come and join in the fellowship!

Just a little humor…..

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director, "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institu-

tionalized?" "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a tea-spoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub." "Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup." "No," said the Direc-tor. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the win-dow?"

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR APRIL: pasta, soups, and beans (kidney, black or pork & beans)

Catholic Daughter Court #2560 meeting is Monday, April 11th. We will meet in the church parking lot at 6:45 p.m. and carpool to the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City for the Exposition of Sacred Relics - Treasures of the Church.

Blessed Teresa would like to welcome our newest parishioner, Ruth Johnson, to our parish family. Thanks for being a part of our community!

MATT MAHER “THE SINNERS AND SAINTS” TOUR coming to Mount Marty College

Mount Marty College is preparing to welcome Matt Maher and “The Saints and Sinners Tour” to campus for a special night of music and worship in Cimpl Arena on Wednesday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. This tour is on the heels of Matt Maher’s three GRAMMY® nominations this year, including “Best Contempo-rary Christian Music Album” for his project Saints And Sinners (2015). Inspired by leaders of faith who left profound marks on Christianity, the album highlights songs influenced by historical greats such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Moth-er Teresa. The album also produced the No. 1 radio single, GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove Award winning song, “Because He Lives (Amen).” Tick-ets are on sale now at www.itickets.com. Tickets are $18 or $14 for groups of 10 +, plus appropriate fees. For more information contact events@mtmc.edu or visit www.mtmc.edu/concert .