We’ve heard many stories of people who signed the abortion petition but didn’t understand that it will allow abortion up to birth in our state. Now they wish they hadn’t signed it. Help others who may have signed the abortion petition circulating the state to remove their name. They can visit takeoffmyname.com and follow the instructions. Hurry! Time is running out!
St. Michael Parish is offering a “Summer RCIA” program beginning May 8 at 7 p.m. No pre-registration is necessary, just come to Entrance F on the east side of the St. Michael School building. The program goes through August 14, with Confirmation following.
As the deadline approaches to turn in the petition to put abortion on our state constitution, it is looking more and more likely it will succeed in getting the required number of signatures. Based on the accounts of Life Defense Fund volunteers who were present while petitioners were collecting signatures, deceptive practices were sometimes used to convince people to sign. Many of those who signed may now want to have their name removed.
Thankfully, our South Dakota Legislature recently passed a bill that will allow people to fill out a form to have their name removed. Find below a bulletin blurb you can include in your weekend bulletins and a flier that could be inserted. Help us keep this bill off the ballot!
Bulletin Blurb: Did you sign the abortion petition being circulated in South Dakota? Do you now wish you hadn’t signed it and wish you could remove your name? A recently passed law now makes it possible for you to remove your name from this petition, which could keep it from getting onto the ballot this November. Keep South Dakota’s babies safe by giving them the dignity and life they deserve as children of God. Visit www.takeoffmyname.com to learn more.
Stay informed and be engaged in the South Dakota legislative pro-life process. Every issue dealt with during session is a “moral issue” that affects the everyday lives of our families and friends. Sign-up TODAY to receive SD Right to Life’s weekly “Legislative Pro-Life Report” email by going to www.sdRightToLife.org. Current pro-life information is also available by clicking on the tab “Legislative Information.”
The Diocese of Sioux Falls awards a $1,000 scholarship in each of the six deaneries to enable a student to attend Mount Marty University. The scholarships are available to new students, students already in college and non-traditional students interested in attending or already attending Mount Marty University, Yankton.
To obtain an application, contact your pastor or the Financial Aid Office at Mount Marty University. Applications must be returned to the Office of Catholic Schools, 523 North Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2714. Applications are due March 15.
Have you been considering using a survey to engage the people in your parish and pastorate?
When done well, surveys can be incredibly insightful and helpful in your planning and decision-making process.
Are you looking for evangelization materials to use in your parish? EWTN has FREE materials for parishes that can be shipped to you in large quantities. Here are just some of the things available:
If you have questions about what is available and how to get materials sent to your parish, contact Elena Rodriguez (our regional EWTN representative) at 205-915-6445 or erodriguez@ewtn.com
Catholic Engaged Encounter retreat dates have been set through March, 2024, and are listed below. Engaged couples should register on the website: https://siouxfalls.
| Date | Sept 16-17 | Nov 11-12 | Jan 13-14 | Feb 17-18 | Mar 9-10 |
| City | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Yankton |
| Parish | Holy Spirit | St. Mary | St. Michael | St. Lambert | St. Benedict |
The Sioux Falls LIFE CHAIN will be held Sunday, October 1, from 2-3 p.m. on the north sidewalk of W. 41st St. between Western and Sertoma Ave.
Life Chain occurs across the USA and Canada annually on the first Sunday of October. It is a unified statement affirming the sanctity of human life and makes a public, prayerful, and peaceful witness against legalized abortion and exploitation of mothers. Life Chain is held rain or shine.
Signs will be provided and may be picked up at and returned to the parking lots of Sioux Falls First Church or O’Gorman High School.
Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, wheelchairs and strollers are welcome and encouraged. Roosevelt High School, O’Gorman High School and Sioux Falls First Church will have parking. Do not park in front of any open businesses.
Churches have assigned blocks, but individuals who would like to participate should call 605-743-0777, email righttolifesf@gmail.com or come by 1:30 p.m. to receive directions.
The Sioux Falls LIFE CHAIN will be held Sunday, October 1, from 2-3 p.m. on the north sidewalk of W. 41st St. between Western and Sertoma Ave.
Life Chain occurs across the USA and Canada annually on the first Sunday of October. It is a unified statement affirming the sanctity of human life and makes a public, prayerful and peaceful witness against legalized abortion and exploitation of mothers. Life Chain is held rain or shine.
Signs will be provided and may be picked up at and returned to the parking lots of Sioux Falls First Church or O’Gorman High School.
Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas, wheelchairs and strollers are welcome and encouraged. Roosevelt High School, O’Gorman High School and Sioux Falls First Church will have parking. Do not park in front of any open businesses.
Churches have assigned blocks, but individuals who would like to participate should call 605-743-0777, email righttolifesf@gmail.com or arrive the day of the event by 1:30 p.m. to receive directions.
