Upcoming Events
Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting
Going Deeper Retreats:
December 11-13, 2020 – St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids
April 9-11, 2021 – Abbey of the Hills
Encounter Events (NET):
January 24, 2021 – Mitchell
March 7, 2021 – Ipswich
April 18, 2021 – Sisseton
May 2, 2021 – Watertown
Last Collar Standing:
January 10, 2021 @ 4 p.m.
“Come Follow Me” Seminar:
January 16, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m. – St. George Parish, Hartford
More Info
“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald, and Fr. Scott Traynor host a “power hour” for the parish leaders via Zoom. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw everyone who is actively engaged as leaders (priests, parish staff, and others) around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision and will offer very direct responses to needs we are seeing through discussions on strategies and models, ongoing formation and study of texts, breakout sessions on specific topics, and more. These meetings will be recorded so those who are not typically available during the work day can access them at a later time. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the Parish Catechetical Leaders email list. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them at the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.
Going Deeper Retreat – December 2020
The ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat is right around the corner. Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage as well as the link to register. Open to teens wishing to delve deeper into their faith. This retreat is primarily in silence.
Bulletin Blurb: Last call to sign up for the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ Going Deeper Retreat December 11-13, 2020, at St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth.
Last Collar Standing
It’s happening again! Watch as 12 priests compete LIVE in the 2nd Annual “Last Collar Standing!” They will compete in various activities and vote each other “off the island” until only one priest remains. The livestream will begin January 10 at 4 p.m. and can be found on the diocesan youth webpage. Don’t forget to root for your favorite priest! To sign up for updates on the event, click here.
Bulletin Blurb: Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual ‘Last Collar Standing’ Competition on January 10 at 4 p.m. Sign up for updates on our webpage: www.sfcatholic.org/youth/
D-Camp
D-Camp registration is now available online. The high school camp will be July 11-14 and the junior high camp will be July 15-18. You can find all the info on the D-Camp webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: D-camp registration is now open for July 2021! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/.
Lumen Christi
Lumen Christi is taking the place of Totus Tuus this summer in the Diocese of Sioux Falls! Find out all the information about this program and reserve a team of missionaries for your parish at our webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Totus Tuus is now going by Lumen Christi. If you are a college student looking for a fulfilling summer job, pray about becoming a Lumen Christi Missionary for the summer of 2021. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/lumen-christi/
Come Follow Me
‘Come Follow Me’ is a catechetical model that St. George Parish has used for several years for their K-5 Family Formation in-person sessions. There will be a seminar on the program January 16 at St. George Parish, Hartford, that will last from (tentatively) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is designed for two purposes: 1) reinvigoration and vision casting for our catechists who already use it and 2) a sort of come-and-see for other priests, DRE’s, etc. who are curious about this model. The day will feature two experts in this methodology: Sr. Hyacinthe, OP joining us virtually from France and Sr. Madeleine Marie, SsEW who will join us in-person, visiting from Alabama.
Vocation Discernment Retreat 2020
Father Scott Traynor will be speaking at a retreat hosted by the Vocations Office. In place of the annual seminary visits that have been canceled due to the current health conditions, the Vocations Office is hosting a silent retreat. You can find all the info on their event page.
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