Zort`s - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Dakota Dunes

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
ST PETER
Join the Blessed Teresa Knights
of Columbus Roundtable. We
are Catholic men who gather
for
Fellowship,
Spiritual
Growth and Corporal Works.
For information call 232-9399
Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C.
Michael W. Schuh, CPA
607 14th Street
Sioux City, IA 51102
Phone 712-255-8081
Fax 712-255-1147
Pray The Rosary
&
Have Masses Said
For The Poor Souls
in Purgatory
OLLIES DRIVE-INN
411 E. Rose Street
Elk Point, SD
356-2401
Pizza, Chicken, Sandwiches, and
Ice Cream
Delivery Sun-Thurs 5pm to 8pm
Fri—Sat 5pm to 10pm
Bill & Mary Parker
Zort’s
Casino
PO Box 188
402 Main Street
Jefferson, SD 57038
Phone 605-966-5716
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
(beginning July 1st through July 31st)
Saturday: 5:30pm 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
5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes
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ON THE STRIP
NO. SIOUX CITY
It doesn't take a lot to figure that out that our country is in need of prayer. It has always
needed prayer but I believe that more than ever there is a need for prayer, especially with
the recent Supreme Court ruling on Same Sex marriage. We are not helpless. Time and
time again prayers to the Blessed Mother have been what have gotten our people through
difficult times. Several times in history, especially one great naval battle, it has been the
praying of the rosary asking the intercession of the Mother of God that has helped God's
people win battles. (See - Miracle of Lepanto) If you can, please pray the rosary as a
family. Have a rosary CD in your car and pray it on the way to work, on the road as you
are on vacation and any other time. If you can't say a complete rosary say one decade. (It only takes three minutes). Your children will only learn how to say the rosary if
they see mom and dad, grandmother and grandfather pray this way.
Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716
Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org
Deacon Joe Twidwell
Cell phone: 712-253-9273
Email: jtwidwell@snbonline.com
Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2
days and weekday Mass times.
In the next 10 years, the number of priests in East River
South Dakota will decline from
92 to 55.
Vocations to the Priesthood do
not just magically happen. They
grow from seeds planted in the
minds of good men by their
family, friends and parish.
Plant the seed of hope and help
us build God’s family!
ONE ROSARY A DAY FOR OUR COUNTRY
ONE DAILY MASS PER WEEK
Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor
Off I-29, Exit #2
North Sioux City
$1000
INSTANTLY!!
WHAT DO YOU KNOW , FATHER JOE?
for Holy
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; email: bteresa1@longlines.com
Office Schedule: Mon - Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
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
ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY
Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell)
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
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
Also, for those of you who are able, please come to at least one daily Mass each week. It
is the most powerful prayer we have. Many of you who are older know that there was a
time in your life that you couldn't even give a thought to coming to a daily Mass. Now you
have the time and you have learned that daily prayer and Mass is the best thing you can
offer for our world. There is no prayer more powerful than the Mass. We have Mass at
8:00 am four mornings a week and two evenings at 5:30pm.
IT HAS BEEN QUITE A YEAR
I can't believe it but it has been a year since I have been with you great people. In many
ways time has flown by but I must admit in other ways it has been quite a change for me
and for you. Here are a few things I have learned:

You people are very flexible. It is never easy to change Mass times, to combine
parishes that have never been combined and to have two new priests with you. Great
job.

Blessed Teresa wins the prize for going through the most changes. Elk Point and
Jefferson did this several years ago. You have gone from one full-time priest for all 15
years of your existence to having me be there one-fourth of the time and Fr. Jeff being
there some of the time. You have gone from having a priest living in the parish rectory to
one living eight miles up the road.
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I have learned that obedience is always the best way to go. When I was ordained I
promised Bishop Dudley obedience to him and all his successors. When Bishop Swain
informed me that I was going to move he asked me if there was any place I would like to
go. I told him that I trusted him and the Holy Spirit and things have worked out very well.
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I am very happy here and I have felt very welcomed by you. As a farm kid I am
happy to be living in a town of 500 and hanging around people who know all about farming and who have a deep love for the land.
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My head still spins around from having to schedule myself in four different places. Every now and again wondering if I am heading to the right place and a few times I
wasn't and needed to turn around.

I miss the people who I was with at my last parish in Sioux Falls but I don't miss the
work. It was always busy. We started St. Katharine Drexel parish from an alfalfa field
and when you do that you learn a lot about each other and become very close to each
other.
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I am blessed to be part of Broom Tree Retreat Center. I believe that all that I do
there has a positive impact on the parishes I now serve. It is truly holy ground and if you
haven't been there I invite you to spend some time there and feel the presence of God.
Continued on page 2
Have you thanked God today?
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, July 6th
Tuesday, July 7th
Wednesday, July 8th
Thursday, July 9th
Friday, July 10th
Saturday, July 11th
Sunday, July 12th
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
8:00 am (Elk Point)
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
8:00 am (Jefferson)
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
8:00 am (Elk Point)
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
8:00 am (Jefferson)
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
5:30 pm (Jefferson)
8:30 am (Elk Point)
9:00 am (Dakota Dunes)
11:00 am (Jefferson)
5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes)
Communion Service
Bill Geary +
Ann Kuszewski +
Bob Schmitz +
Communion Service
E.E. & Florence Rozell +
Gordon Hippen +
Merlyn Karpen +
*****NO SERVICE*****
Ivan & Madeline Mollet +
Kelly Jo Swanson +
Bill Huebsch +
Martha Truhe +
Our Parish Families
Please note: In the event of a funeral Mass, daily Mass is cancelled & the intention rescheduled.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Vocation Prayer Family:
July 6—July 12 : Ray LaFleur; Mark & Barb Chicoine
Next week: Noreen Gill-Scott; Louie & Valda DeSmet
Please call your parish office to be added or sign-up in entry of
the church. Kits available to help with prayers.
* * Offertory Reports * *
June 28, 2015
Thank you to those who have blessed the parish with your regular gifts; your
constancy is always known and appreciated by God.
Blessed Teresa
Wkly Needed
Funds Rec’d
Diff
General Operations $3,171.00
$ 3,416.75
$ 245.75
Bldg Operations Int $1,443.00
$ 398.25
($1,044.75)
Subtotals
$4,614.00
$ 3.815.00
($ 799.00)
Campaign Pledges
$ 200.00
Total Funds Rec’d
$ 4,015.00
St Joseph—Adult envelopes $2,977.00; loose $137.00; children $11.75;
maintenance $25.00; mass stipends $70.00
St Peter—Adult envelopes $1,878.00; loose $25.00; children $11.00;
maintenance $45.00; mass stipends $20.00; candles $49.20
NOTE: $83,922 total collected for windows and doors; est at $110,000
CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2015
15th Sunday in OT, Vigil Saturday July 11th
(5:30pm in Jefferson)
Servers: Hayden Smith & Garrett Chicoine
Commentator: Kim Bogenreif
Lector: Kim Bogenreif
Music:
Ushers: Paul Irwin & Greg Gagner
Precious Body: Pam Gross
Precious Blood: Annette Wagner & Joe Bogenreif
Gift Bearers/Greeters: Paul & Danielle Irwin
Greeters:
Homebound:
Money Counters: Annette Wagner & Diane Becker
15th Sunday in OT, July 12th
(11:00am in Jefferson)
Servers: Devon & Riley Schmitz
Commentator: Amy Schmitz
Lector: Amy Schmitz
Music:
Ushers: Dan Schmitz & Mike Dailey
Precious Body: Gary Pierce
Precious Blood: Janet Rigg & Tami Norton
Gift Bearers/Greeters: Dan & Amy Schmitz family
Greeters:
Homebound:
Money Counters: Gary Pierce & Janet Rigg
15th Sunday in OT, July 12th
(8:30 am in Elk Point)
Kiley Hinds, Alex Hoffman, Elizabeth Connelly
Lori Jacobs
Terri Curry
15th Sunday in OT, July 12th
(9:00 am Dakota Dunes )
Rachel Voegeli & Avery Mosak
Andy Ness
Andy Ness
K Curry, J McInerney, J Chicoine, J Donnelly
Terri Chicoine
Dan DeBuhr & Elva Connelly
Brian & Deb Coyle family
XXX
Terri Chicoine & Elva Connelly
Finance Council
Kratz family
15th Sunday in OT, July 12th
(5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes)
Titus Chartier & Noah Hede
Molly Lockhorst
Molly Lockhorst
LIHM Sisters
Gerber family
Amy Hennies, Molly Lockhorst, John Gerber
Gerber family
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED
Rodney Allard
Mrs. Dan Bernard
Marcus Bernard
Rochelle Bernard-Wulf
Clifford Blanchard
Wendy Blum
Al Brown
Shawn Carlson
Leora Chicoine
Marilyn Christiansen
Sandy Clark
Jim Connelly
John Curry
Aiden DeBaere
Trent DeBaere
Shirley DeBuhr
Harry Demarest
Joyce Demarest
Nancy Dodds
Linda Donnelly
Tom Full
Joshua Gill
Chris Gordon
Devon Schulz-Hamner
Lisa Hanson
Kylie Hayworth
Brian Helkenn
Carla Jensen
Marian Jensen
Jason Jund
Donna Jurgens
Leon Jurgens
Mary Ness, Bill & Mary Parker
Kratz family
Jean Kahler
Paul Kirwan
Lacey Klaahsen
Sam Klein
Thomas Kosinski
Evonne Kramper
Dan LaFleur
Carolyn LaGrecca
Tristan Libby
Brett Lindberg
Liz Lindberg
Mary Lukavsky
Katie Martingale
Rose McIntosh
Breck Montagne
Chris Nearman
Pamela Nelson
Leroy Nilges
Allie Oakley
Dora Parker
Marilyn Petersen
Mary Ann Petty
Ross Ries
Nancy Ryan
Justin Schmidt
Erica Schedegg
Harold Sharp
Kathy Smith
Rebecca Spader
Maurie Steier
Marvin Suing
Venita Suing
WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION
For these United States: that God will guide us in achieving the ideals on which
this nation was founded: respect for life, maintenance of liberty, and establishment of justice for all, we pray to the Lord.
A VOCATION VIEW
Are there people you know who you would like to encourage to think about religious vocations? What would people think if you became a priest/brother/sister?
(Mark 6:1-6)
Wednesday Adoration Schedule for July 8th
1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry
2:00 to 3:00pm ~
3:00 to 3:30pm ~
3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Paul Niles
4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez
5:00 to 5:30pm ~ Joel & Nancy Ryan
5:30 to 6:00pm ~
6:00 to 6:30pm ~ Jane Patnaude
6:30 to 7:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude
7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Jessica Niles, Gloria Mollet
7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Gloria Mollet, Alice Card
It Has Been Quite A Year continued from page 1…...
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I am blessed to work with some great people, especially Fr. Jeff,
Fr. Opem, Fr. Rasmussen, Deacon Joe and a wonderful staff at each
parish.

I have learned that things work for me when I pray a lot and pray
regularly. I have had to learn to say "NO" more than I like to and I
have learned that things are best when I can say, "Would you help
me?"
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY HOME
Blessed Teresa parish goal is $23,000
Total pledged $15,287
Total paid $11,657
Balance $11,343
52% of cards returned; 51% of goal paid
St Joseph parish goal is $31,400.
Total pledged $39,968
Total paid $33,963
53% cards returned; 108% of goal paid
St Peter parish goal is $26,500
Total pledged $15,650
Total paid $14,805
Balance $11,695
71% of cards returned; 56% of goal paid
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: Aug 13-16; Sep 17-20;
Oct 22-25; Nov 5-8 MEN’S 2015: Aug 20-23; Sep 24-27; Nov 19-22
DAYS OF RECOLLECTION: Days of rest and recollection led by reputable
directors. These day-long retreats consist of two conferences and Mass as
well as time for Adoration and an opportunity for Confession. Lunch provided.
Space is limited so register early. Aug 18th—”Year of Mercy” direct by Fr
Greg Tschakert; Sep 15th—“Our Lady of Sorrows: Faith, Hope & Love at the
Foot of the Cross” directed by Fr Andrew Dickinson
Dec 4—6th ~ Couples Retreat directed by Fr David Roehrich
Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis visit & Papal
Mass Attend a pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadephia,
September 22-28, 2015. Enjoy a week of spiritual enrichment with Msgr.
Charles Mangan as the spiritual director. You will enjoy engaging speakers,
visit the St Katharine Drexel Shrine (the only saint to have visited SD), and
the opportunity to join Pope Francis in his first visit to the US and attend a
Papal Mass. For more information call 605-988-3755 or visit sfcatholic.org/
respectlife
Grieving the Loss of a Parent- August 4-September 8, 2015. A six week
program directed by Dr. Marcie Moran held every Tuesday evening from 6:30
- 8:30 PM. Located at Catholic Family Service, 523 N. Duluth Ave Sioux
Falls, SD. A program for adults grieving the loss of a parent. Parents play
significant roles in the lives of their adult children and this loss requires a
significant adjustment. To register or questions call 605-988-3775 or 1-800700-7867.
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One a one day retreat on Saturday August 1,
2015 from 10:00 am-4:00pm at St. Catherine’s Parish, Sisseton, SD. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. This retreat is for adults who have lost a loved
one and are trying to understand and reconcile their grief. This program is
non-denominational and is offered free of charge. To register, call the parish
office at 605-698-7414 or Catholic Family Services at 800-700-7867.
KNIGHTS NEWS
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 in
the entry of all three churches.
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR JULY: peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna and
chicken.
BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 Pillars of Catholic Spirituality Thursday evenings 6:15pm (after mass)
Haiti Sundress Project Please help make sundresses for little girls in Haiti.
Patterns and kits will be available in all three churches June 7th —Aug 20th.
Call Mary Grasso with questions at 712-251-7421.
Church Cleaning every 3rd Sunday at 12 noon.
Soup Kitchen serving the 1st Saturday of the month from 11:00 to 1:30pm.
ST JOSEPH ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 Pillars of Catholic Spirituality Thursday mornings 9:00am (after mass)
Summer Youth Gathering for those going into 7th thru 12th grade on Sunday
evenings from 7:00 to 9:30pm at the Giorgio home. The address is 32729
477th Ave; Elk Point. Any questions, please call Amy at 712-577-0307
ST PETER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 Pillars of Catholic Spirituality Wednesday mornings 6:30am (before mass)
Finance Council Meeting Tuesday, July 14th at 7:00pm
TOTUS TUUS COMING SOON! JULY 20-24, 2015
Cost is $25 for the first student and $20 for each additional. Pre-K and Kindergarten—9am to 12 noon; 1st thru 6th grade—9am to 2:30pm; 7th thru 12th
grade (high school starts Sunday, July 19th)—7:30pm to 9:30pm
1st through 6th grade should bring a sack lunch each day.
Call the office if you would like to help during the week!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
All 7 Volumes of the St John’s Bible open to the public July 8—August 13;
Mt Marty Scholastic Learning Center in Yankton, Tues and Thurs 10am to 2pm
and Wed 6 to 8pm. For more information email ahenrickson@mtmc.edu
Friends Feast Monday, July 13th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Elk Point. Menu includes: ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable and
angel food cake with strawberries.
Elk Point Community Blood Drive Tuesday, July 14th at St Joseph Church
from 12:30 to 6:30pm
WANT A DEEPER PRAYER LIFE? A series of six presentations beginning
July 8th will be offered at Trinity Heights Queen of Peace in the Marian Center this summer immediately after the 7:00pm Family Rosary at the Mound of
Mary. As a celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, each of the presentations will focus on a mystic who is a saint in the Catholic Church and lived a
consecrated life. Join us to hear about St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the
Cross, St, Francis of Assisi, St. Benedict, St Francis de Paola, and St. Padre
Pio. Hear what they teach us about prayer. There is no charge. All are welcome! Trinity Heights is located at 33rd & Floyd Blvd in Sioux City.
SAVE THESE DATES! Upcoming LEGACY Event!
July 12 – Marty Event
This will be a beautiful celebration of the Feast of St Kateri
Tekakwitha as well as an opportunity to honor the Native
Americans of our diocese. Mass, Native American ceremonies, tours, meal , speakers and much more.
August 14-16 – Diocesan-Wide LEGACY Event
Plan now to be a part of the culminating event of our 125th
Diocesan Celebrations. Three days packed with amazing
opportunities! For more info on all these events and to register, visit
www.sfcatholic.org