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ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA 995 Sioux Point Road Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-235-1942

ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693

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 January 2nd through 31st

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Peter—Jefferson Sunday: 8:30am at St Joseph—Elk Point 9:00am at St Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Peter—Jefferson 5:30pm at St 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. St 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 St Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 FORMED.ORG—Parish code is AVBY2T 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 St 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

WHAT DO YOU KNOW FATHER JOE?

RESISTING HAPPINESS Last weekend we handed out Resisting Happiness, a book by Matthew Kelly. This is a quick read and truly inspirational. Below is what publisher has to say about the book: Are you happy? It may be the wrong question. Most of us think we are relatively happy, while at the same time knowing that we could be happier—maybe even a lot happier. Ordinary people and the finest philosophers have been exploring the question of happi-ness for thousands of years, and theories abound. But this is not a book of theory. Re-sisting Happiness is a deeply personal, disarmingly transparent look at why we sabo-tage our own happiness and what to do about it. Are you overwhelmed? Do you procrastinate? Do you sometimes feel like you are your own worst enemy? Are you ignoring your dreams? Have you lost the courage to truly be yourself? Do you feel that your life lacks meaning and purpose? Do you find yourself avoiding the real issues in your life and focusing on the superficial? Breaking through resistance, Kelly tells us, is essential to becoming the-best-version-of-ourselves and living with passion and purpose. What is resistance? It’s that sluggish feeling of not wanting to do something that you know is good for you. It’s the inclination to do something that you unabashedly know is not good for you. It’s the desire and tendency to delay something you should be doing right now. It is resistance that stands between you and happiness. In these pages you will learn not only what it is, but how to recognize and conquer it in your own life. The approach is simple. Pick up your free copy today and let this book fill your life with the love and peace of God.

A NEW YEAR’S PRAYER Dear Lord, We pray that this New Year will bring us closer to You. May we take the time to get to know You. Help us to truly celebrate the gifts You have graciously given us and use them to serve You and spread Your word. May we also see and love you in all the people we meet, so that in turn, they can see You in us. We know that all human relations take time if they are to grow and deepen. This is also true of our relations with You, the Father and the Holy Spirit, which must grow over the course of our lives. In this new year, let us realize that every action of ours no matter how great or small enables us to be in touch with You. Let us accept You in our lives, in the way it pleases You, as Truth, to be spoken, as Life, to be lived, as Light, to be lighted, as Love, to be followed, as Joy, to be given, as Peace, to be spread about, as Sacrifice, to be offered among our relatives, friends, neighbors and all people. Amen.

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 2nd 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) *****NO SERVICE***** Tuesday, January 3rd 8:00 am (Elk Point) *****NO MASS***** 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Poor Souls in Purgatory + Wednesday, January 4th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Bob Schmitz + 5:30pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Thursday, January 5th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Fr Tony Opem + Holy Hr 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Parish Youth Holy Hr 4:30pm Friday, January 6th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Kathy Tooley + Holy Hr 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Saturday, January 7th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Our Country

4:30 pm (Jefferson) John T Malloy + Sunday, January 8th 8:30 am (Elk Point) John Leif + 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) St Teresa Religious Ed Teachers 11:00 am (Jefferson) Jim & Mary Chicoine + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Our Parish Families

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said “yes” to His invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in God’s providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how God is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagine.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Larry Becker Dustin Bertrand Clifford Blanchard Sheryl Blatchford Heather Bray Dee Chicoine Jeff Chicoine Erica Clay Trent DeBaere Barbara Donnelly

Jerry Duhaime Tom Full Kandy Gill Noreen Gill Jack Grassel Don Gray Midge Hall Tom Hall Rosemarie Huse Berkley Johnson

Leon Jurgens Katie Martindale Rose McIntosh Vicki Miles Shane Noreen Anne O’Mara Dora Parker Tom Smith Anna Szczepanik Aimy Wombwell

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - January 4th 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ Gary Pierce 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 ~ 6:30 to 7:00pm ~ 7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Mary Nelson 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Alice Card

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION That the prayers of the Mother of God may strengthen all mothers to follow her example of welcoming new life despite fear, doubt, and uncer-tainty, we pray to the Lord.

A Life Message….. A resolution for the New Year: We might resolve to start every morning with a short prayer: “Good morning, Lord. Thank You for extending my life for one more day. Please grant me a special anointing of Your Holy Spirit so that I may do Your holy will today and avoid everything evil.” We are advised to transform our daily work into prayer by offering it to God early in the morning. Besides the family prayer and Bible reading, we might also resolve to say a short prayer, every evening, the last thing we do before we go to sleep: “Thank You Lord for helping me to do Your will today. Forgive me, Lord, for saying ‘no’ to Your grace several times today. I am really sorry for all my sins of the day. Please pardon me.” And, as we close our eyes, we might say: “Good night, Lord. Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit." Have a Happy New Year, overflowing with a "Yes" to God our Father, to the Lord Jesus our Brother and to the Holy Spirit our Advocate and our Guide in every good deed His grace suggests! O, our God and our Hope, glory to You!

The Epiphany Vigil , Sat January 7th The Epiphany, Sun January 8th The Epiphany, Sun January 8th (4:30pm in Jefferson) (8:30 am in Elk Point) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Wendy Bernard & Matthew Norby Noah McDermott, Jacob Quiett, Gavin Jacobs Jayce & Jaidyn Jund Commentator: Phyllis Bernard Lori Jacobs Jim Zortman Lector: Phyllis Bernard Tama Zeller Jim Zortman Music: Ushers: Neil Honomichl & Steve Lewis D Limoges, D Fletcher, J Flannery, D Fullenkamp Ray & Linda Schmitz Precious Body: Eleanor Rosenbaum John Giorgio Precious Blood: Pam Gross & Barb Shadbolt Jaci Corio & Rita Ahmann Phil & Pam Kratz Gift Bearers/Greeters: Steve & Brenda Lews Bob & Suzanne Murphy, Cammy Abbey Ray & Linda Schmitz Greeters: Brian & Renae McInerney family Homebound: John Giorgio & Rita Ahmann Money Counters: Office—Geri O’Gurian Finance Council The Epiphany, Sun January 8th The Epiphany, Sun January 8th (11:00am in Jefferson) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Chase & Evan Fornia Jaxon Hennies & Mia Riibe Commentator: Brianna Chicoine Molly Lokhorst Lector: Brianna Chicoine Molly Lokhorst Music: Ushers: Mike Schmitz & Kenny Chicoine Gary & Kelly Riibe Precious Body: Joe Bernard Precious Blood: Annette Wagner & Mary Schmitz Amy Hennies, Tom & Margaret Holland Gift Bearers/Greeters: Kenny & Rose Chicoine Gary & Kelly Riibe Greeters: Homebound: Money Counters: Office—Geri O’Gurian

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE The gospel tells us “Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.” We would do well to imitate Mary in our New Year’s resolution. Instead of criticizing let’s “keep it in our hearts.” Criticism isn’t productive or well received anyway! ~ Bud Ozar

Vocation Prayer Family: Jan 2—8: Dick & Peg Dailey; Phyllis Limoges Next week: Virgene Bosse; Jon & Shirley Larsen Kits are available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * December 25, 2016

St Teresa—Adult Envelopes $8,151.00; ACH $50.00; loose $425.00; kids $6.00; candles $25.00; 1st offering for envelopes $500.00; Warming Shel-ter $150.00 Total General $9,307.00; Bldg Support $1,305.25; Pledges $220.00; Total Bldg $1,525.25 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $5,410.00; loose $351.00; kids $40.51 St Peter—Adult envelopes $13,160.00; loose $605.00; kids $92.00; maint $90.00; flowers $15.00; stipends $10.00; Bldg Fund: $2,000 (church painting); $350 rentals

ST TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finance Council Meeting Thursday, January 5th at 6:15pm

1st Friday Adoration is January 5th and 6th. Please sign up for an hour in the entry of the church. Feed the Hungry at the Siouxland Soup Kitchen on Saturday, January 7th at 11:00am. No need to sign up, just show up! Any questions, call the office. Parishioner Appreciation Brunch & Supper on Sunday, January 8th following both masses. Everyone is invited. Please join us for food and fellowship! Pampered Chef Party Hosted by Catholic Daughters court #2560 Our Lady of the Rosary (St. Teresa) on January 15th following the 5:30 Mass (about 6:30pm). This is a fundraiser for the Church and an opportunity to purchase kitchen tools for the Church (and for yourself)! All parishioners are welcome to join us!

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 2017: Feb 16-19; Mar 16-19; May 4-7; June 22-25; Aug 10-13; Sep 14-17; Oct 19-22; Nov 2-5 MEN’S 2017: Feb 23-26; Mar 23-26; Apr 17-20; Sep 21-24; Nov 16-19

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.

Food Pantry suggestions for January: peanut butter, hamburger helper and paper products (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex)

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2016

St Teresa parish goal is $26,000 Total pledged $20,300 Total paid $19,701 Balance $6,299 53% cards returned; 77% goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $31,400. Total pledged $39,300 Total paid $35,917 Balance of pledged amount $3,383 65% cards returned; 114% goal paid St Peter parish goal is $25,700 Total pledged $22,330 Total paid $21,440 Balance $4,260 72% cards returned 83% goal paid

ST JOSEPH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Contribution Envelopes for 2017 are in the entry of the church. Please pick up yours today! Contact the office if you don’t have envelopes and would like some or if you do not want to receive envelopes anymore. Lost and Found Box is full. The items will be set out on Wednesday during CCD. Please check to see if anything belongs to your child. Any-thing left after January 11th will be donated to charity.

****** YEAR END CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION ******

For contributions to be recorded in 2016 they must either be received in the office or postmarked by December 31st. This is true regardless of the date of the check. In regards to next week’s collection: Saturday, De-cember 31st collection will be posted as 2016. Anything in the Sunday, January 1st collection will be posted as 2017. If you have any questions, please call your parish office.

FAMILY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Hospice of Siouxland’s Family Grief Support Group will renew meetings on Thursday, January 19th at 6:30pm at 4300 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA. This program is offered to families with youth between the ages of 6 and 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Professional staff and trained volunteers provide a relaxed and friendly environment for children, teens, and adults. The deceased does not need to have been a Hospice of Siouxland patient. Pre-Registration is required and open throughout the year. Please return the form on the back of the attached brochure, or call John at 712-233-4144 for more information about participating or volunteering.

PARISH MISSION MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JANUARY 22-24 Please mark your calendars. Dr. Margaret Schlientz, a very good friend and my spiritual director for the past several years, will be in our three parishes conducting a parish mission Sunday thru Tuesday evening, January 22-24. She will speak at the Masses that weekend giving an overview of the purpose of a mission and the schedule. She will be presenting the evenings of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. She will also spend time with our youth as well as our senior parishioners. She will also be willing to pray individually with those who desire that. Margaret has a keen sense for the spiritual life and all that goes on within us as we try to become disciples of the Lord and grow daily in holiness. She has a tremendous amount of experience in retreats and conferences. She has been trained as a psychiatric nurse and as a spiritual director. She has conducted retreats all over the world and is very much down to earth as she guides others in their spiritual life. There will be more information to follow but for now mark your calendars (January 22-24). Trust me that time with her will be very much worth it. Also please begin praying for a successful retreat.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Friends Feast is Monday, January 9th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point. This is a free meal to anyone! Community Blood Drive Tuesday, January 17th from 1:00 to 6:00pm at St Joseph Church in Elk Point.

CHALK BLESSING Next weekend is the Feast of the Epiphany and our priests will be blessing pieces of chalk to be used to bless your house for 2017. There will be a prayer to be used and an explanation of the tradition.