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BLESSED 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
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ST PETER
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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 February 1st)
Saturday: 4:30pm at St Peter—Jefferson
Sunday: 8:30am at St Joseph—Elk Point
9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes
11:00am at St Peter—Jefferson
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How would you like to be closer to Jesus and learn more about his merciful love for
you? How would you like to ask the mother of Jesus to help you get closer to her Son? How
would you like a jumpstart in your faith life? How would you like to be part of the surest,
easiest, and most perfect means to becoming a saint?
Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor
Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2
days and weekday Mass times.
Off I-29, Exit #2
North Sioux City
33 DAY CONSECRATION TO MARY THROUGH JESUS
Several weeks ago a number of people in our parishes participated in the 33 Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Some people asked if we would offer this again as they were
busy and couldn't attend or they want to do it again. Below is an explanation of this program
for your information.
PO Box 188
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Jefferson, SD 57038
Phone 605-966-5716
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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: Sharon Harrison
605-235-1942; email: bteresa1@longlines.com
Office Schedule: Mon, & Fri - 8:30am to 12:30pm; Tues, Wed
& Thurs 8:30am to 5:30pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Coordinators St Joseph/St Peter
(day K-6) POSITION OPEN—CALL IF INTERESTED
(evening 7-12) Dorothy Schmidt 356-2443
Blessed Teresa: Kelly Von Mock 217-652-7348
CHILDCARE PROGRAM
St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Preschool. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at
hammitterin@hotmail.com.
MUSIC MINISTRY
St Peter: Connie Scott 966-5429
St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260
Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858
Join the St. Peter Knights of Columbus Roundtable.
We are Catholic men who gather for
Fellowship
Spiritual Growth
Corporal Works
For more information call 356-2118
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
(ending 15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage:
Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716
If you answered yes to any or all of the above please consider becoming involved in a week
program known as Marian Consecration. This simply means getting closer to Jesus with the
help of his mother. This involves daily reading and reflecting on the writings of some great
saints such as Blessed Teresa and Pope John Paul II. Then you gather in small groups
weekly to share what you have read and reflected on during the week.
If you would like more information go to: http://www.allheartsafire.org/33days/overview.php.
There are several ways that you can participate in this at-home retreat.
 You can get the retreat prayer book and go through it yourself.
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You can get the retreat prayer book and the retreat workbook which offers four reflection questions each day and go over this material with a spouse or others.
You can join a small group using the above materials and meet on a weekly basis.
If you have the time available I highly recommend participating in one of the groups listed
below. The groups will run one hour and will go for 6 weeks. Please sign up and indicate
whether you would want to purchase a workbook (cost $20). We will give you the retreat
prayer book. We will begin the small groups January 11. If you have any questions please
give me a call at 966-5716.
St Joseph- Elk Point
Sunday, January 11, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 9:00 am (after the 8:00 am Mass and coffee)
St Peter- Jefferson
Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 am (you could go on the way to work)
Blessed Teresa- Dakota Dunes
Sunday, January 11, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, January 14, 6:15 pm
Wednesday, January 14, 7:30 pm
Thursday, January 15, 6:15pm (after 5:30 pm Mass)
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
We all like to start over with new resolutions at the beginning of the year. I have listed below
some possible options for your consideration.
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Go to Mass each and every weekend (even when you are on vacation or at your kid's
events).
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Go to Mass one additional time during the week
Read the Word of God (the Bible) daily
Pray the rosary daily (perhaps in the car with your children)
Take 10 minutes of quiet time each day and be alone with God
Read the daily Mass readings
Go to confession quarterly
Shut off the television and all electronic devices for one hour each evening and spend
quality time with your family. (I did some research and I learned that no one has ever died
from this.)
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Sit still and ask God: "What do you want me to do with my life?"
Say family prayers at meals and at bedtime
Be grateful every day for your blessings.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 5th
Tuesday, January 6th
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
*****NO SERVICE*****
8:00 am (Elk Point)
The Unborn
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
Bill Huebsch +
Wednesday, January 7th
8:00 am (Jefferson)
Dennis & Caroline Chicoine +
8:15 pm (Elk Point)
Jean & Betty Ries +
Thursday, January 8th
8:00 am (Elk Point)
Bonita Schmitz +
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
Gordon Hippen +
Friday, January 9th
8:00 am (Jefferson)
Vince Trudeau +
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
*****NO SERVICE*****
Saturday, January 10th
4:30 pm (Jefferson)
Our Parish Families
Sunday, January 11th
8:30 am (Elk Point)
John Leif +
9:00 am (Dakota Dunes)
Gordon Hippen +
11:00 am (Jefferson)
Bob Schmitz +
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
Our Parish families
Please note: In the event of a funeral Mass, daily Mass is cancelled & the intention rescheduled.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
The Baptism of the Lord , Vigil, Sat. Jan 10th
(4:30pm in Jefferson)
Servers: Quinn Connors & Brianna Chicoine
Commentator: Todd Nearman
Lector: Todd Nearman
Music:
Ushers: Ben Honomichl & Mike Dailey
Precious Body: Gary Pierce
Precious Blood: Eleanor Rosenbaum & Barb Shadbolt
Gift Bearers/Greeters: Mike & Cathy Dailey
Greeters:
Homebound:
Money Counters: Noreen Scott-Gill & Ben Honomichl
The Baptism of the Lord, Sun Jan 11th
(8:30am in Elk Point)
Jill & Kylee Donnelly
Norma Schuh
Terri Curry
The Baptism of the Lord, Sun Jan 11th
(11:00am in Jefferson)
Servers: Cody & Tyler LaFleur
Commentator: Fred LaCroix
Lector: Fred LaCroix
Music:
Ushers: Steve Schmitz & Nick Hammitt
Precious Body: Joe Bernard
Precious Blood: Mary Schmitz & Annette Wagner
Gift Bearers/Greeters: Steve & Gail Schmitz
Greeters:
Homebound:
Money Counters: Joe Bernard & Annette Wagner
The Baptism of the Lord, Sun Jan 11th
(5:30pm in Dakota Dunes)
Jayce Jund & Rosario Chaclan
Molly Lockhorst
Molly Lockhorst
LIHM Sisters
Jason Hennies family
D Hanson, D DeBuhr, S Hanson, J McInerney
Jane Patnaude
Tama Zeller & Sharon Georgeson
Don & Donna LaFerrier
Craig & Leona McInerney
Jane Patnaude & Tama Zeller
Finance Council
Ray Schmitz, Alberta Hall, Sharon Harrison
Vaske family
1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh
2:00 to 3:00pm ~ Kari Mau, Gary Pierce
3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston
3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Paul Niles, Mary VonHaden
4:15 to 4:45pm ~ Dan Veatch
4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez, Phyllis Limoges
4:45 to 5:15pm ~ Rosemary Suing, Jane Patnaude
5:00 to 5:30pm ~ Emma Sanchez
5:30 to 6:00pm ~ Janice Loyd
6:00 to 6:30pm ~
6:30 to 7:00pm ~
7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Mary Nelson, Alice Mollet
7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Alice Mollet, Alice Card, Jessica Niles
Nate Hinds
Carla Jensen
Marian Jensen
Jason Jund
Donna Jurgens
Leon Jurgens
Merlyn Karpen
Paul Kirwan
Sam Klein
Thomas Kosinski
Evonne Kramper
Funds Rec’d
$ 7,547.00
$ 439.00
$ 7,986.00
$ 1,820.00
$ 9,806.00
Diff
$4,376.00
($1,004.00)
$3,372.00
St Joseph
Adult envelopes $22,747.00; loose $431.00; children $58.50; maintenance
$225.00; flowers $30.00; mass stipends $130.00; candles $28.35; memorials
$500.00; food pantry $100.00
St Peter
Adult envelopes $15,020.04; loose $660.30; children $71.00; maintenance
$200.00; mass stipends $20.00; candles $59.00; Building Fund $525.00
(donations) $450.00 (rental)
CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2014
Blessed Teresa parish goal for 2014 is $20,000
Total pledged $12,691
Total paid $12,118
Balance $7,882 (of goal)
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 2015: Feb 19-20; Mar 5-8; May
14-17; June 18-21; Aug 13-16; Sep 17-20; Oct 22-25; Nov 5-8
MEN’S 2015: Feb 26—Mar 1; Mar 19-22; Aug 20-23; Sep 24-27; Nov 19-22
WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION
That the people of God may more deeply discover the mystery of the Eucharist
and worship the Lord as did the wise men of old, we pray to the Lord.
A VOCATION VIEW
God’s glory continues to shine in our world. Where do you need to carry the
light of Christ? Consider being a light for the world as a Church minister.
(Isaiah 60:1-6)
CHALK BLESSING
This weekend, the feast of Epiphany, our priests will be blessing pieces of
chalk to be used to bless your house for 2015. Please pick up a piece. Included is a prayer to be used and an explanation of the tradition.
Kelly Kruithoff
Dan LaFleur
Carolyn LaGrecca
Jeanne Lawler
Tristan Libby
Joanne Limoges
Brett Lindberg
Liz Lindberg
Mary Lukavsky
Rose McIntosh
Breck Montagne
Blessed Teresa
Wkly Needed
General Operations $3,171.00
Bldg Operations Int $1,443.00
Subtotals
$4,614.00
Campaign Pledges
Total Funds Rec’d
St Peter parish goal is $27,200
Total pledged $13,940
Total paid $13,445
Balance $13,755 (of goal)
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED
Marilyn Christiansen
Sandy Clark
Jim Connelly
Shirley DeBuhr
Harry Demarest
Joyce Demarest
Nancy Dodds
Linda Donnelly
Joshua Gill
Chris Gordon
Kylie Hayworth
* * Offertory Reports * *
December 28, 2014 (includes Christmas)
Thank you to those who have blessed the parish with your regular gifts; your
constancy is always known and appreciated by God.
St Joseph parish goal for 2014 is $31,000.
Total pledged $33,150
Total paid 32,830
Balance $ 320 (of pledge amt)
John & Lois Gerber, Norene Rasmussen
Jason Hennies family
Wednesday Adoration Schedule for January 7th
Rodney Allard
Mrs. Dan Bernard
Marcus Bernard
Brad Bertrand
Clifford Blanchard
Wendy Blum
Al Brown
Shawn Carlson
Kathleen Chicoine
Leora Chicoine
Joanie Christiansen
The Baptism of the Lord, Sun Jan 11th
(9:00am in Dakota Dunes)
Jordan Lang & Hanna Cummins
Kevin Younger
Kevin Younger
Kelli, Elizabeth & Serena
Vaske family
Vocation Prayer Family:
Dec 29 —Jan 4 : Paul & Jean Limoges, Noreen Gill-Scott
Next week: Norma Davis, Dick & Peg Dailey
Please call your parish office to be added or sign-up in entry of
the church. Kits available to help with prayers.
Chris Nearman
Pamela Nelson
Allie Oakley
Dora Parker
Quinn Pesicka
Marilyn Petersen
Mary Ann Petty
Ross Ries
Leonard Roehrich
Nancy Ryan
Justin Schmidt
Harold Sharp
Kathy Smith
Scott Smith
Maurie Steier
Elias Sudtelgte
Marvin Suing
Venita Suing
Tony Suing
Marilyn Whitson
Spain, Fatima & Lourdes Pilgrimage: Come along November 9-19, 2015,
to some of the most sacred places in all of Europe. We’ll visit Barcelona,
Montserrat Monastery, Lourdes, Madrid, Avila, Fatima, Lisbon and so much
more! Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the
way. Cost is $3,279 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more
information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O.
Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call 712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com
I wish we could just. . . "I wish we could just sit down and
talk!" Married couples--are your dreams for your marriage
buried in a laundry basket full of busy jobs, kids' activities,
tiredness, bills, and no time? Give your spouse the best gift
possible for Valentine's Day--a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Take your "talk" to a deeper level of understanding
and listening. A Valentine's Day weekend is planned at Abbey of the Hills in
Marvin, SD, February 13-15, 2015. Go to sdwwme.org to register.
PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO THE EWTN/BLESSED SACRAMENT SHRINE
APRIL 19-25, 2015
Please consider joining us for a special Pilgrimage Tour to Shrine of the
Most Blessed Sacrament and EWTN Station in Alabama. Other highlights
include the Civil Rights Museum, the National Our Lady of the Snows Shrine
and Cathedral Basilica of St Louis.
Contact Mary Kay Jensen; 5960 Stone Ave; Sioux City, IA 51106 or call
712-276-9388 for more information or to register.
KNIGHTS NEWS
Meeting Monday, January 19th at St Peter in Jefferson.
Food Pantry The Knights of Columbus will continue to assist the Elk
Point Food Pantry through September 2015. Monetary donations can be made
out to Knights of Columbus and we match any monetary donations up to
$100 per month for the next year. Drop off boxes are in the entry of the
churches.
JANUARY FOOD PANTRY ITEM—Hamburger/Tuna Helper or cereal
ST JOSEPH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elk Point Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th from
12:30 to 6:00pm at St Joseph Church.
Please pickup your dishes left from funerals and Friends Feast. They are
located in the kitchen. Thank you
Please pick up your 2015 contribution envelopes. They are in the entry of the
church. If you want some and didn’t receive any, please call the office. Likewise,
if you got envelopes and do not want them anymore, call the office. Thank you
BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bible Study—Monday, January 5th at 3:30pm
RCIA Saturday, January 10th 9:00am at Blessed Teresa Parish Hall.
Church Cleaning every 3rd Sunday at 12 noon.
RCIA INVITE
You are welcome to “Living the Faith”. We may “know” our Catholic faith but
how do we encounter God in the sacraments and moral life each day?
Join together with our small RCIA discussion group Saturday mornings from 9
-11 at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta church. Come closer to Christ through his
gifts of grace.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Friends Feast—Monday, January 12th from 5:30 to 7pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point. Menu includes turkey casserole, corn, dinner roll,
cake. This is a free meal to anyone.
A Reflection for the week…..
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.
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."
Just a little humor…..
Dad’s resolution: A son called his parents to wish them a Happy
New Year, his dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your
New Year’s resolution?" the son asked. "To make your mother as happy as
I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and the son said,
"What’s your resolution, Mom?" "To see that your dad keeps his New Year’s
resolution."