Month: May 2022

Upcoming Events

  • Ordination to the Priesthood, Cathedral of Saint Joseph – May 27
  • Bishop’s Charity Fishing Tournament, Big Stone City – June 6
  • Bishop’s Charity Fishing Tournament, Pierre – June 13

 

 

Aberdeen area Mass

ONE BODY IN CHRIST
Celebrate Mass with Bishop Donald DeGrood and retired ArchbishopRobert Carlson, as well as Sacred Heart and St. Mary Churches, Presentation Sisters, Aberdeen Catholic School System, Avera Health Missions, Presentation College, the NSU Newman Center, and Aberdeen and area faith communities and parishioners. This will be the only Sunday Mass in Aberdeen that day.
All are welcome! See flyer attached for more information.

One Vine Event flyer

 

Chancery Updates

  • Ordination to the Priesthood is May 27 at 11:00 a.m. Join us via livestream to watch three men be ordained by Bishop Donald DeGrood. You can find the link to the livestream at www.sfcatholic.org.
  • The diocesan Human Resources Office has recently implemented a hiring platform to help diocesan offices, parishes and schools better advertise their job openings and allow us to recruit more broadly. A nominal fee of $50.00 is being charged which places the opening on the Diocesan Job Board at such recruiting sites as “Keloland Employment,” “Indeed,” “Monster,” “Google,” and “Zip Recruiter.”

If you know of anyone seeking to work in an environment where their Catholic faith plays an integral role in their job, please direct them to the Diocesan Job Board at https://sfcatholic.hireclick.com/jobboard/

Diocesan entities interested in posting a job opening on the Diocesan Job Board should contact Renee Leach at (605)988-3752 or via email at rleach@sfcatholic.org for more information.

The Lourdes Center

Summer Grief Programs 2022

Summer Grief Series—expressing grief in a healthy way. This 4-week program will meet each Tuesday beginning July 5 from 6-8 p.m. at 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD (24 spots available). Each week a different guest speaker will lead the group through a healthy creative outlet for grief such as art, prayer, a craft and gentle exercise.

Grief Bible Study—A Season of Hope. This 6-week group will meet each Wednesday starting Wednesday July 6 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD (20 spots available).

Please contact The Lourdes Center at 605-988-3775 for more information or if you would like to register for either of these programs.

 

2022 – 2023 Confirmation Schedule Request Form

Please take a moment to SUBMIT PARISH INFORMATION FOR the 2022-2023 Confirmation Schedule.

Similar to previous years, we ask that all priests/parishes complete the Confirmation Schedule request form even if you do not have students that are scheduled to be confirmed. In order for a parish/linked parishes to host confirmation (once every 3 years) it MUST have a minimum of 15 candidates. If your parish(es) do not have a total of 15 candidates we encourage you to collaborate with surrounding parishes to do a “Regional (Deanery) Confirmation.”

Please submit your first and second preference of month for confirmation for your candidates. Once all parishes have responded, you will be notified of the date, time and location of the Confirmation for your candidates.

Please complete the attached survey by May 7, 2022.

Confirmation Planning 2022-2023_Survey

Adult Discipleship and Evangelization Offerings

Upcoming Events

Anniversary Mass
July 17 – Cathedral of St Joseph, Sioux Falls
July 24 – Sacred Heart Parish, Aberdeen

More Info

School of Missionary Discipleship  Summer Intensive
A one-time only chance to jump in Year I without waiting until January 2024.

WHO:  Those who “missed out” on registering for Year I of the School of Missionary Discipleship, and don’t want to wait until January 2024 to get in on this opportunity.

WHAT:  A “Summer Intensive”  to catch up on the topics covered in the Spring Semester, so they can continue with the rest of the class in the Fall Semester.

WHEN:  Summer Intensive participants will watch three hours of instruction “on-demand” for each of four weeks and participate in a zoom Q&A/ discussion once per week. After completing the Summer Intensive, participants will join the rest of the 180 participants for our normal schedule this fall (Zoom meeting dates/ times below) 

WHY:  The Office of Discipleship and Evangelization has heard from a number of people who missed out on the  Spring semester, but really want to be able to jump in on the class.  This is their big chance

VISIT:  sfcatholic.org/smd for more details or call the Office of Discipleship and Evangelization for more information (605-988-3714, discipleship@sfcatholic.org).  Thanks, and please spread the word!

 

Young Women’s Discernment House
Beginning in August 2022, there will be a discernment house opening in Sioux Falls. The house is open to women ages 20-30 who are wanting to spend a year intentionally discerning their vocation through community life, formation, and prayer. Applications for the house are now open and can be found at the Immaculata House webpage. If you know of any young women who may be interested, please share this exciting information.

 

Engaged Couples Guides – Order your printed copies
Last chance to get printed copies of The Engaged Couples Guide to Marriage Prep for 2022-2023! By default, we will send out an electronic version to each pastor and parish in June. If you would like to order printed copies for your parish in addition to the electronic version, please email Audrey (aanderson@sfcatholic.org) with your pastor’s name, parish name and the number of copies you would like. There will not be another opportunity to order again this year. With this in mind, have extended the order deadline to May 15.

 

Anniversary Mass – Guest List Reports
Bishop DeGrood will be hosting a special mass for couples celebrating anniversaries of 25, 50, 60, 65+ during 2022. Invitations will be mailed directly to the couples at the end of May, but we need your help in compiling the guest list.

PLEASE NOTE: An email from Audrey (aanderson@sfcatholic.org) should have gone out to the parish email the last week of April. It contains a Parish Soft report of couples with the corresponding wedding dates from your parish. Please review the report and return it with any edits by May 15. If your parish has not yet converted to electronic records, we will work with you to make sure your couples are still able to be invited. 

If you are concerned that your records may not be complete, please feel free to post the following in your bulletin.

Bulletin Blurb: Bishop DeGrood will be celebrating a special mass for couples with milestone anniversaries. If you have an anniversary of 25, 50, 60, or 65+ years during 2022 please let the parish office know that you would like to be added to the guest list. Invitations will be mailed to you from the Bishop’s office in May.

 

Seeking a Director of Evangelization – Do you know someone?
The parishes of Saint George Parish, Hartford and Saint Ann Parish, Humboldt are seeking a Director of Evangelization who will oversee and direct the parishes’ religious education and evangelization programs in addition to guiding and equipping discipleship leaders within the parishes. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please invite them to check out the job listing on the diocesan employment opportunities webpage.

Youth Discipleship and Evangelization Offerings

Upcoming Events

Summer Lumen Christi Confirmation Retreats
June 18 – Holy Spirit, Mitchell
June 25 – St. Benedict, Yankton
July 23 – St. Lambert, Sioux Falls

CGS Catechist Trainings
June 9-15 – Risen Savior, Brandon (Level 1, Part 2)
June 27-July 2 – Risen Savior, Brandon (Level 1, Part 1) – New
June 27-July 2 – Immaculate Conception, Watertown (Level 2, Part 1) – Cancelled
July 11 – 16 – Sacred Heart, Aberdeen (Level 1, Part 2)

D-Camps
June 20-23 – Broom Tree (High School) – Full
July 10-13 – Broom Tree (High School) – Full
July 14-17 – Broom Tree (Junior High School) – Full

Power Hours
Weekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. – via Zoom 

More Info

Confirmation Preparation Survey
In order to better support the efforts of Confirmation Preparation around the diocese, we are asking each parish (either the pastor or confirmation coordinator) to complete a survey regarding confirmation preparation in their parish. A summary of the results will be shared with those who participate in the survey. The survey is open now and will close on Friday, May 13. Take the survey here. 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Do you know anyone who may be interested in being trained as a CGS Catechist? There is a brand new cohort beginning this summer. This course is open to anyone just beginning training. There are also a few others being offered to continue Level 1 training from last summer.

Level 1 Part 1 |Risen Savior,  Brandon | June 27-July 2, 2022 – New
The diocese is hosting this training. Cost is $250. Scholarships are available. If you will be traveling, a few host families have offered to provide housing. To register, click here. If you have questions, please contact us at cgs@sfcatholic.org or 605-988-3714.

Level 1 Part 2 | Risen Savior,  Brandon | June 9-15, 2022
Risen Savior is hosting this training. Please contact Rachel Uhrich for information and to register (familyformation@risensaviorbrandon.com or 605-582-6902).

Level 1 Part 2 | Sacred Heart,  Aberdeen | July 11-16, 2022
Sacred Heart is hosting this training. To register, click here. Please contact Thomas Eskro for more information (thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net or 605-225-7065).

Level 2 Part 1 | Immaculate Conception, Watertown | June 27-July 2, 2022
This training was canceled. Unfortunately there weren’t enough people registered to make it worth the cost of bringing in a formation leader, but we are hopeful that Level 2 will be able to be offered in the future.

 

Lumen Christi – Summer Confirmation Retreats
Lumen Christi is offering three Confirmation Retreats this summer.  These retreats are focused on deepening the understanding and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information and to register visit our webpage.

Bulletin Blurb: Lumen Christi is offering three Confirmation Retreats this summer. Check out the dates and register today by visiting: https://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/confirmation-retreats/

 

D-Camp 2022
All three D-Camps have reached maximum capacity! Students who still want to attend are encouraged to sign up on the waitlists. We will release spots if they become available. To add your name to the waitlist, visit our D-Camp webpage.

 

BT Family Camp
Join us for an all-inclusive Family Camp experience June 24-27, 2022! This camp, directed by Sean & Jenn Dalton and Father Scott Traynor, offers your family a great opportunity to get away from the busyness and distractions of daily life to grow together in your relationship with each other and with God.

Highlights:

  • Full programming including skits, songs, and group activities
  • Trained camp staff to attend to your family’s needs
  • Morning sessions for adults and kids separately by age group
  • Program that allows for full experience of camp activities, while providing rest and spiritual refreshment

About your Family Camp Directors:
Broom Tree is proud to welcome Sean & Jenn Dalton who bring over 25 years of Christian family camp experience. The Daltons both grew up in the Midwest, and were blessed to spend almost 5 years serving the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Having met in college at a Bible camp, camping ministry has always had a special place in their hearts. They currently live in Colorado with their five children & have been married 27 years. Sean brings a variety of Ministry experiences and they both look forward to sharing with you how God has been working in and through their lives.

Visit  broom-tree.org or call 605-988-1040 for additional information.

 

Power Hour – Attention New Parish Staff
Join us Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet with other parish catechetical leaders (PCL) from around our diocese to grow in both spiritual and professional development, and to have a space to bounce ideas off one another and inspire and encourage one another in your shared mission. Zoom invitations will be sent to the PCL email list weekly. If you are new or newly diving into our offerings, we invite you to join the PCL email list and join our new PCL community platform ComeFollow.Me. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up on the diocesan For Youth Leaders webpage. 

 

Stay up-to-date by texting SFDIOCESE to 84576 or visiting sfdiocese.flocknote.com.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: June 16-19, October 6-9, November 3-6
Men’s: September 15-18, November 17-20

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2022 Days of Recollection
May 10- “The Gift of Gratitude,” directed by Fr. Joe Vogel
June 21- “Vanquishing Vice and Valuing Virtue,” directed by Fr. Kristopher Cowles
August 16- “Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” directed by Fr. Joe Forcelle

Couples Retreats
November 11-13
Directed by Ed and Jen Hogan

During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Healing Retreats
October 14-16
Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor