Events Around Town
+A special work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Sioux Falls District Council is operating a Thrift Store in northeastern SF. Plans are in place to build a second location on the corner of 41st Street and Ellis Road in 2023. Earnings from the store are used to directly assist those in need by helping to pay rent, utilities, food, clothing, household and transportation needs, prescriptions, and other necessities. Please prayerfully consider supporting this project which will provide job training and low-cost goods to residents in western Sioux Falls. Please send donations to:
SVdP Council
Attn. Dorothy Garcia, Treasurer
431 N. Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Check memo: West Store
+Nacel Open Door is in need of 3 host families for exchange students. The host families must reside within the Jefferson High School boundaries. Many boys and girls are waiting for this opportunity. Please contact Julienne Antes at 507.304.2143 for more information. Early placements are needed!
+Under Mary’s Mantle: All moms are invited to come to a series of monthly meetings to learn about and discuss mothering topics related to pregnancy, early childhood, nutrition, and more taken from Scripture and writings of renowned Catholic authors. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish in the Fireside Room. Refreshments and snacks will be served and young children are welcome. For more information, please call Sandy at 605.421.1104.
+Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Mother Teresa #2510 "Tour of Tables Spring Luncheon" is Saturday, May 4th from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the St. Michael Parish Multipurpose Room. You can buy tickets in advance in the St. Katharine Drexel Parish Office. Adults ages 12 & up are $10/each, youth ages 5-11 are $5/each, and ages 4 & under are free.
+Young women discerning God's call are invited to attend the Fiat Dinner hosted at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery (707 W. 4th Street) from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 5th. The evening will include Mass, dinner, and talks from Bishop DeGrood and the PES Sisters. For more information, or to register, visit sfwomensdiscermnet.org.
+Real Presence Radio’s Spring Live Drive is Tuesday-Thursday, May 14th-16th. Tune in as we broadcast throughout our five-state listening area and bring you inspiring stories of faith and hope. Listen anytime and anywhere by downloading the RPR mobile app from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
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+The Memorial Day Observance at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery will begin at 9 a.m. with an Honor Guard Presentation and Blessing of the Graves at the cemetery followed by Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral at 10 a.m.
+Holy Hour for Vocations Join Bishop DeGrood and the Vocations Office to pray for priestly vocations from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29th at St. Joseph Cathedral. All are welcome. Are you being called? Contact Fr. Tony Klein, Vocations Advocate, at frtonyklein@sfcatholic.org or 605.988.3772 or visit the Vocations Office webpage: sfcatholic.org/vocations
+Please join us for Father Joe Vogel’s Retirement Party on Sunday, June 30th at the St. Peter Community Center (402 Main Street) in Jefferson, SD. We’ll have an Open House from 2-5 p.m. with a program at 3 p.m. Come help us celebrate Fr. Joe and his 37 years of service to the priesthood in the Sioux Falls Diocese. Appetizers and root beer floats will be provided. All are welcome!
+Save the Date: Calling all CEOs, business owners, managers, community leaders, and individuals who seek to integrate their faith into the workplace! You're invited to the Faith & Business Conference, set for Thursday, August 15th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center! John Stiegelmeier will lead the conference as the keynote speaker. Stiegelmeier, better known as Coach “Stig”, retired as the winningest head coach in South Dakota State University football history after winning the 2022 FCS National Championship. He is excited to share how his faith was crucial to the type of coach he was and the type of program SDSU Football became. Visit faithandbusinessconference.com to purchase your tickets today!
+Most Holy Rosary at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
All are invited to pray the Most Holy Rosary at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery every Friday at 10 a.m.
1st Friday – Pray for the souls in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
2nd Friday – Pray for the babies and children of St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
3rd Friday - Pray for those suffering with mental health issues and addictions
4th Friday – Pray for souls in purgatory
5th Friday – Pray for family healing
Please meet in the cemetery office parking lot for those who want to walk. The chapel will also be open.
+BOCS is hiring!: To view our open positions and job descriptions, visit https://ogknights.tedk12.com/hire
+The Adoration Sisters located on the campus of St. Joseph Cathedral would like to invite you to spend one hour a week in their beautiful chapel praying with our Lord. The hours of the chapel are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. If you would like to sign up for an hour of prayer, please contact Connie Luke at 336-7745.
+The Adoration Sisters invite you to visit their gift shop of religious articles and gifts at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. The monastery and gift shop is located in the parking lot behind St. Joseph Cathedral. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thank you for supporting our mission. Know of our continued prayers for you.
+Broom Tree Silent Retreat Schedule: for women: July 25-28, October 3-6, November 7-10; for men: September 19-22, November 21-24; Call (605) 263-1040 or visit www.broom-tree.org for more information.
+Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested. Please call 263-1040 or visit www.broom-tree.org to register. Visit https://broom-tree.org/scheduled-retreats/ for a schedule of upcoming topics & presenters.
+Natural Family Planning (NFP) Information: For an introduction to the great blessings of NFP, please contact Barb Giles, RN, at Avera McKennan Hospital at 322-4434 or the Diocesan Marriage, Family & Respect Life Office at 988-3748.
+St. Michael Cemetery: Visitation hours March 10th-November 3rd: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.