MASS INTENTIONS ~ Oct. 30 ~ Nov. 5 Intentions indicated by “+” are deceased; no notations are for living

MONDAY 7:30 am Natalie Tines-Termes + TUESDAY 7:30 am Gary Gross +

All Saints Day

TUESDAY 7 pm Ted & Jerod Schulz + WEDNESDAY 7 am Parishioners 7 pm Gary Gross + THURSDAY 9:30 am Mass at Golden Living Center BH FRIDAY 7:30 am Qweany Ducos

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY 5:30 pm – Carrol Krause & Mary Ann Milburn +

SUNDAY 9:00 am – Gary Gross + SUNDAY 5:30 pm – Parishioners

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FAMILY ROSARY: EVERY SUNDAY AT 7PM PLEASE COME! EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Our Daily Scriptures Monday Rom 8:12-17 Ps 68:2,4,6-7,20-21 Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday Rom 8:18-25 Ps 126:1-6 Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday Rv 7:2-4,9-14 Ps 24:1bc-4b,5-6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a Thursday Wis 3:1-9 Ps 23:1-6 Rom 5:5-11 Jn 6:37-40 Friday Rom 9:1-5 Ps 147:12-15,19-20 Lk 14:1-6 Saturday Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29 Ps 94:12-13-15,17-18 Lk 14:1,7-11

Sunday Mal 1:14b-2:2b,8-10 Ps 131:1-3 1 Thes 2:7b-9,13 Mt 23:1-12

Faithful Citizenship Red Cloud Indian School was

founded by members of the Society of Jesus—the Jesuits—from the Wisconsin Province. The Jesuits were originally founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius Loyola. Loyola wished that all Jesuits act in imitation of Christ at all times. They quickly became well known as educators and scholars, and for ministering to the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. Their work extended across the globe, in places like Asia, Africa, and India. The Jesuits gained fame for several of their challenging ideas. Foremost, it followed the law of Cura Personalis, or care for the person, in all of its endeavors. This meant that even poor people, foreigners, and Indigenous people were to be treated with the dignity due to any child of God. www.redcloudschool.org

All Saints Liturgical Ministry Schedule – Oct. 31 & Nov. 1

TUES. 7 pm E.M.: John Mowry (S) NEEDED!!!!! Lectors: Nancy Palmer, Louella Vifquain Ushers, Gift Bearers & Altar Servers: NEEDED!!!!!

WED. 7 am E.M.: Kathy Grebner, Del & Joann Solano Lectors: Tom Baumgartner Ushers, Gift Bearers & Altar Servers: NEEDED!!!!!

WED. 7pm E.M.: Needed!!!! (S) Ivan & Darlene Davignon, Jean French, Holly Bossen Lectors: Lynn Loomer, Kris Hittle Ushers: Kent French Gift Bearers: Needed Altar Servers: Joshua French

Liturgical Ministry Schedule – Nov. 4 & 5

SAT. 5:30 pm E.M.: Tim Shull, Jill Leberknight (S) Pat Guerttman, Paula Shull, Joe Zacher Lectors: Scott Sime, Louella Vifquain Ushers: Jim & Roxie Quintus Gift Bearers: Jim & Roxie Quintus Altar Servers: Matthew Theis

SUN. 9 am ALL MINISTRIES BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

SUN. 5:30 pm E.M.: Elaine Kocher (S) NEEDED, Nancy Palmer Lectors: Tony Berendse Ushers: HELP!!!!!! Gift Bearers: Matt & Kati Skinner Family Altar Servers: Elena Tillett, Harley Tillett

Please remember to find a substitute if needed. If you have changes for future schedules,

call the office at 342-1556.

Hi there!! Are you interested in

being on the Parish Council? Please contact the nominating committee:

Rita Dupres at 381-4988 or Patty Brunner at 393-2577.

Parish website:

www.sainttheresechurch.org

Find the weekly bulletin here, plus LOTS MORE!

Annual CHRISTMAS BAZAAR After Masses: NOVEMBER 11 & 12 (9 am)

Seeking donations of Thanksgiving & Christmas gift items, and handmade crafts!! Please note: The Christmas Bake Sale will be Dec. 9 & 10. Your homemade goodies will be appreciated.

Please add FRED WELSCH, PATRICIA CANE & PEYTON

RATERMAN to your prayers.

Bulletin Prayer List: Margo Aerts, Tim Ange, Bill Backhaus, James Birch, Shirley Black,

Kathy Borkovec, Barbara Boyd, Britney Weber Brouillette, Rose Brunson, Dominic Calvetti, Patricia Cane, Janice Carlbom, Nick Cederberg, Chad, Jeanette Christensen, James Coats, Mike Cole, Barb Collins, Irene Cox,

Katherine Craig, Tom Crawford, Debra, Ginny DeJager, Bob Doran, Brian Duffy, Todd Ennen, Ron Eucher, Cathy Falcone, Judy Fisher,

Elvina Follum, Vev Fuller, Haven Garrett, Tim Garrett, Joe Gruenwald, Laurie Gustaf, Tom Haney, Harold Hansen, Margaret Hansen,

Linda Harrington, Sue Hayden, Heather, Jaime Hopfauf, Rosemary Huggins, Angie Jangula, Jeff Jonas, Kaitlyn, Fr. Arnie Kari, Kelli, Chris Keuhler, Virginia Kessler, Arlene Kingsley, Rita Kutil, Corky Leach, Gary Lewis,

Lynn Loomer, Lorraine, Gayle Martin, Brad Maskovich, Susan McFadden, Bob Mercer, Steve Miller, Donna Moreland, Aggie Mousel, Millie Oreshoski,

Pat Osburn, Donald Pazie,Travis Peterson, Helen Quasney, Ted & Judy Rapp, John Radziwon, Russ Rearick, Gala Rose, Bennie Saldanha, Carla Sandifer,

Janelle Scherr, Allen Schwahn, Lillian Schwahn, Shirley, Steve & Britney, Floyd Sperlich, Leo Stulc, Greg Suto, Wilma Theis, Riley Thomas, Rob Tidball,

Tim, Terry Usera, Patty Van Horn, Jean Wallman, Eileen Walters, Marjorie Walton, Fred Welsch, Janet Werner, Larry Wetsch, Diane Wilkinson

Thank you for the continued prayers for Ann Weber O’Connell, Dorothy Coats, Darwin Coats, Jr., Joel Rivera, Marjorie Walton & De Etta Young

Priesthood Sunday ~ October 29th! 2:00 - 4:30 pm at the St. Therese RECTORY!

Parking lot side ~ Door to the right of the garage!

All are invited to an OPEN

HOUSE at the RECTORY

(priest’s home)! See where

the priests live and let

them know how much they’re appreciated!

Light Weigh One King coming to St. Therese. Light Weigh One King is a 12 week Bible Study-DVD program designed to help members grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and increased health through weight-loss and healthy eating. The program is recommended by parish nurses and doctors for weight-loss success. There are no weigh-ins. Let our Lord and King help you break

free from anything keeping you chained! A One King orientation will be held on October 30th in Room 103 at 7 pm. Hope to see you there! If you can’t make it, but would still like to join the class, call Connie in the office at 342-1556.

Would you be willing to bring someone to

Mass with you? Call the office TODAY at 342-1556!

A LITTLE LAUGH …

Father Kerry was invited to attend a house party. Naturally he was properly dressed and wearing his priest’s collar. A little boy kept staring at him the entire evening. Finally, Father Kerry asked the boy what he was staring at. The little boy pointed to Father Kerry’s neck and when Father finally realized what the boy was pointing at, he asked the boy, “Do you know why I am wearing that?” The boy nodded his head ‘yes’ and replied, “It kills fleas and ticks for up to three months.”

Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it.

== Fr. Kerry’s Korner ==

Thursday the Church celebrates all the saints:

canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those

who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that

are only known to God. During the early centuries

the Saints venerated by the Church were all martyrs.

Later, the Popes set November 1 as the day for

commemorating all the Saints.

The Solemnity, a holy day of obligation, reminds

us of what the Fathers of Vatican Council II called

the universal call to holiness. They said, "we must

follow in His footsteps and conform [our]selves to

His image seeking the will of the Father in all things.

[We] must devote [our]selves with all [our] being to

the glory of God and the service of [our] neighbor. In

this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow

into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably

shown by the life of so many saints in Church

history" (Lumen Gentium, 40).

Please look at the mass schedule for Wednesday

and Thursday. On that day you may want to relate to

others the patron saint you chose for Confirmation.

We are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses. Peace, Fr. Kerry

Holy Day ALL SAINTS Masses October 31st at 7 pm

November 1st at 7 am & 7 pm 5 pm in New Underwood

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Sunday, November 19th ~ 10:30 – 11:30 am

Anyone grades 3 & up who have received their First Holy Communion. If you would like to be an Altar Server and

cannot come to this training, please contact the office.

We fulfill the commandment to love our neighbor when we exercise good stewardship – joyfully sharing our gifts of life, abilities, and resources to meet our neighbor’s need.

GENERAL FUND: Contributions this week Envelopes $ 4127.89 Plate Collection $ 978.52 Children’s Collection $ 71.46 Religious Education Registration $ 50.00 Votive Candle Income $ 92.00 TOTAL $ 5319.87

Amount needed per week: $ 6805.00

CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Building Improvements $ 17.00

“THANK YOU” FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO: Seminarian Fund $ 50.00 Priest Retirement Aid Association $ 42.25 World Mission Sunday $ 2195.00 Hurricane Relief $ 75.00

COLLECTIONS FOR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER: Oct. 29: General Fund Nov. : All Saints Nov. 5: General Fund

Nov. 12: General Fund Nov. 19: General Fund Nov. 26: Christmas Flowers / General Fund

NOV: Priest Retirement Aid Assoc., Building Improvements, Seminarian Fund

SOUPS, CRACKERS, JELLO &

LAUNDRY SOAP ARE NEEDED AT CHURCH RESPONSE

Please place your items in box at either entrance! THANK YOU !!

MOMMY’S CLOSET Items needed soon:

FALL CLOTHING up to size 6, SOCKS & UNDERWEAR up to size 6

And DIAPERS: size 3-5

We greatly appreciate all your contributions. Please place all items in the cradles at either entrance.

PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? or know someone who might be, we would love to help you! Please visit Birthright at 2002 5th St in the little red house on the corner of 5th and St. Francis. We offer free and confidential pregnancy tests, community resource referrals, maternity clothing and new born layettes. We are open M-W-Th-F, 12-4 pm & Tue. 4-6 pm. You can reach us at (605)353-1732 or 1-800-550-4900. We also gratefully accept new or nearly new baby clothing size 0 - 12 months and maternity clothing in all sizes. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call Cathy at 347-6190.

A GOOD BOOK – In addition to y’all

reading your Bibles, know we have some good books here at St. Therese you can check out for spiritual growth. Titles such as: “The Place Within: The Poetry of Pope John Paul II” or “Come Home: A Prayer Journey to

the Center Within” by Marie Schwan, C.S.J. Stop by the office – we’ll

direct ya to the shelves in room 103!!

PARISH PINNOCLE NIGHTS hosted by the KC’s

Every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm EVERYONE

WELCOME!! Bring a friend (if you want) and come enjoy the evening.

_____________________________ Jesus is here! Come share a part of your day with Him

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

HOLY HOUR ~ FRIDAYS: 8 AM to 9 AM Benediction & Morning Prayer at 9 AM

~ PRAYER CHAIN ~ This is not the list in the bulletin.

If you would like prayers or would like to be a link in the prayer chain, please contact Karen Thorp

at 342-1556, ext. 15 or ffkaren@rushmore.com.

FUNERAL LUNCHEON CHAIRPERSON

NEEDED! Only one month a year! Chairperson calls

volunteers to bring food for the luncheon and is there to set up the day of the funeral and coordinate helpers. Please give prayerful consideration to this opportunity to serve in

this ministry. Please call Renee Coldwell at 721-0808.

Altar Society Funeral Chairpersons ~ NOVEMBER Chairperson: Deanna Johnson Co-chair: Lynn Loomer

33 Days to Morning Glory at St. Therese! Want to learn about our Blessed Mother Mary and her role in our Christian lives? Want to transform your life, but don’t have time?

The quickest way on your journey to holiness is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother. Join us November 2nd at 6 pm, as we begin

a 33 day preparation for Marian Consecration. We will meet every week thru Dec. 7th. On Dec 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception

Mass, Father Kerry Prendiville will consecrate us to Jesus through Mary. Still time to register!

Contact Paula Shull 716-5077 or timandpaulashull@gmail.com

Are you ready for the goblins and ghosts that will

be coming to your door this Halloween? Satisfy

them with treats that you bought with your 'We

Care Gift Cards'! Available from various stores

including Walmart/Sam's Club, Safeway, Family

Thrift Center and Fresh Start. It's a great way to

keep those little monsters happy while helping

the needy. Stop by our table after mass or get

them in the parish office. Don't be caught with

an empty bowl. Plus a variety of ScripCards for

area businesses on hand, too!

ANOTHER LITTLE LAUGH…

A mother mouse and a baby mouse were walking along, when all of a sudden, a cat attacked them. The mother mouse goes, "BARK!" and the cat runs away. "See?" says the mother mouse to her baby. "Now do you see why it's important to learn a foreign language?"

Boy Scouts Troop 7 meets Mondays at 7 pm @ St. Therese -New Members Welcome! Boys ages 11 - 17 Call Rick Edelen at 415-5764 for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Grades PreK - 5th: SUNDAYS- 10:15 - 11:30 am Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 Class Nov. 26 NO Class – Thanksgiving Break

CONFIRMATION: SUNDAYS: 4 to 6:30 pm ~ 7th Grade

(Includes Mass) Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 Class Nov. 26 NO Class – Thanksgiving Break

Life Teen (High School) & Edge (Middle School):

WEDNESDAYS- 6 – 7:30 pm (Grades 6-12)

6 pm Dinner ~ Group starts at 6:30 pm

Nov. 1 Life Night from 6 to 7 with Holy Day Mass at 7 pm! Nov. 8, 15 Life Night Nov. 22 NO Group – Thanksgiving Break Nov. 29 TEAM ONLY Planning/Retreat

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

It’s a big world, in need of lots of neighborly people. Extend your hand today, tomorrow, for the rest of your life. (Matthew 22:34-40)

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS!

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES For info. or to register for the following ministries, call Amy at FLM, 716-5214 x236 or ajulian@diorc.org

Heart to Heart: A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged

January 12-14, February 16-18

NFP ~ Natural Family Planning November 18- Cathedral OLPH, Rapid City

Diocese of Rapid City 2017 Men’s Retreat

St. Joseph: The Quiet Man of the Gospel November 10-12 ~ Terra Sancta

Retreat Center, Rapid City A few years ago, Pope Francis reflected on how the Scriptures seldom speak of Saint Joseph, but when they do, we often find him resting, as an angel reveals God’s will to him in his dreams. Joseph’s rest revealed God’s will to him. In this moment of rest in the Lord, as we

pause from our many daily obligations and activities, God is also speaking to us. The Men’s Retreat is an opportunity to pause and reflect on what the Lord is saying to us, to hear and accept God’s call, to make a home for Jesus. For this we must be able to rest in the Lord, so that we may rise with Jesus and Mary, and be a prophetic voice to our families and the community around us. This year our retreat will be facilitated by Fr. Kerry Prendiville, pastor of St. Therese the Little Flower Church in Rapid City. Trained in spiritual direction with the Institute of Priestly Formation, Fr. Kerry’s gentle pastoral guidance is truly modeled after the “Quiet Man of the Gospel.” He has been a priest of the Diocese of Rapid City for 34 years, serving throughout the diocese and has given directed retreats to religious women and led days of recollection for groups.

Accommodations for the retreat are: Monastic Room-$ 135 * Family Style Room: Single Occupancy-$220/Double Occupancy-$150 * No Lodging, Meals only $85 Register on line at www.terrasancta.org or for information on the retreat contact Amy Julian at 605-716-5214 or ajulian@diorc.org

IHM Seminary Visit – November 10-13

Join Fr. Mark McCormick, Director of Vocations, for a trip to visit the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN. We will tour the campus, visit with seminarians, pray with the community and enjoy some recreation. This trip is open to young men aged 16 and older. There is no cost for this trip, but on-line registration is required. Deadline to register is November 3. For more information or to register,

please visit: www.gods-call.org/events. Have questions? Call the Office of Vocations at: 605-716-5214 ext. 233.

ONE MORE LITTLE LAUGH…

Three men are sitting (wrapped in towels) in the Sauna. Suddenly there is a Beeping sound. Tim presses his forearm and the Beeping stops. The others look at him questioningly. "That's my Pager," he says. "I have a microchip under the skin of my arm." A few minutes later a Phone rings. Max lifts his palm to his ear. When he finishes he explains: "That's my mobile phone. I have a microchip in my hand." Dave, feeling decidedly low-tech, steps out of the Sauna. In a few minutes, he returns with a piece of toilet paper emerging from behind. The others raise their eyebrows. Invoking the best poker-face he can muster, he explains: "I'm getting a Fax".

If the Holy Spirit is calling you to serve,

what better way than St. Vincent dePaul Society? We help the poor and needy in Rapid City. It is a very fulfilling ministry to help our brothers and sisters as Jesus did. Please call Nancy Gwaltney at 605-431-7863 to find out more!

Grace Upon Grace: Love and Thanks Card Shower – The Sisters of St Martin Monastery have been part of the fabric of western South Dakota for more than 125 years. Join us as we say thank you for their service, generosity, faithfulness, and prayers. We invite you to send them a note or card of thanks during the month of November – mail to Terra Sancta Retreat Center, 2101 City Springs Rd, Ste 300, Rapid City, SD 57702. Find out more online at http://terrasancta.org/SMM

See the flyer at each entrance for a Mass & Luncheon time, too!

ANNUAL MOTHER BUTLER CENTER BAZAAR SPONSORED BY: St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church parishioners

221 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City

Sunday, November 5th ~ 10 am to 3 pm SIJ Sewing Ladies quilts ~ Religious items ~ Plant Booth ~ Bake

Sale ~ Children’s Entertainment! ~ B-I-N-G-O ~ Homemade crafts ~ Raffle Prizes: $1000 - $500 - $250, numerous other

prizes ~ Silent Auction ~ & MORE! Everyone Welcome!

The 8th Annual Scott Grimsrud Memorial 5k Trail

Run/Hike will be held Sunday, November 5th on

the beautiful trails of Terra Sancta. Come out to

run or hike in memory of your loved one. Registration at the St. Elizabeth Seton gym will start at noon followed by Welcome and Prayer at 12:30, the Youth Race (10 and under) at 12:45, and the 5k Trail Run/Hike at 1:00pm. $10 for Adults, $5 for Students, Free for 5 and Under, $35 Cap for Families. Wristbands for All Participants! Pie, Prizes, and Prayer! Free childcare while you run/hike! Please be prepared to cover a variety of terrain from flat, grassy fields to rocky, uphill trails. Questions and Pre-Registration: ccooper@rccss.org As Scott always said, “Challenge yourself, anything is possible!”

ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER,

BAZAAR, BAKE SALE & ANTIQUE BOUTIQUE ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

602 Auburn Dr. Rapid City Saturday, November 4th ~ Bazaar / Bake sale / Antique

Boutique is fro, 9 am to 3 pm. Lefse is served with the supper Silent Basket Auction from 9 am to 7 pm.

Serving supper from 4 to 7 pm. $9 for adults, $5 for children (6-12). 5 & under free.

Special music provided during the meal.

The Parishes of Keystone and Hill City will be having

Healing of the Family Tree Retreat: Nov. 6th - OL of Mt. Carmel, Keystone, 5 – 7 pm Conference Nov. 7th - St. Rose of Lima, Hill City, 5 – 7 pm Confessions; 7 – 8 pm Conference Nov.8th - OL of Mt. Carmel, Keystone, 6 – 8 pm Healing Mass followed by the Healing Service

The retreat director is Fr. Onuoha.

Diocese of Rapid City Job Openings at St. Thomas

More/St. Elizabeth Seton Wrestling Coach ~ Middle & High School

Contact Craig Nowotny at 343-8484 or cnowotny@rccss.org Custodial – Full-time M-F 2 – 10:30 pm Child Care – Part Time M-F 3:30 – 5 pm

Kitchen Staff – Full Time M-F 6 am – 1 pm Full-time Administrative Assistant in the Development

Office. Duties include, but not limited to, volunteer management, general clerical duties, data entry, social media

marketing, fundraising and event coordination. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office, a knowledge of Photoshop or editing

software is helpful but not required.

Contact Molly Rausch – mrausch@rccss.org – 605-348-1477

Hope For New Life (HFNL) Ministry 11

th Annual Christmas Jail Program One of our

ministry’s traditional events presented each year is the Christmas Program for the inmates of Pennington County Jail. This year marks our 11th endeavor to

bring the joy and blessings of the Christmas holiday to the inmates. Our program includes the singing of carols with guitar and flute accompaniment and

the distribution of over 600 bags of holiday candies and Holy cards to the inmates we entertain. Because our regular weekly jail groups average about 45-50 men and women (6-7 percent of the jail population of 650 people), the Christmas Program gives us a wonderful opportunity to reach out to many

more inmates in several different cell blocks. This year’s Christmas Program will take place on Wednesday December 20. To make this a truly enjoyable

event for the inmates, we ask you to consider donations of puzzles (especially those with a Christian theme), Christmas cards, and paperback books (themes: action, Westerns, historical). Donation boxes are available at the HFNL Display Shelves in the Cathedral, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Therese. We remind you that inmate prayer requests are collected in binders which are also available for

your reflection at our Display Shelves. Perhaps you can add the inmates’ prayers to your daily devotions as we approach the Christmas season. To learn more about our jail ministry please contact Bill Gradoville (341-2721). You are always welcome to attend our monthly HFNL meetings every 3rd Monday of the

month at Catholic Social Services at 6:30 pm.

2016 Rapid City Right to Life Essay Contests

Topic: How do we respect human life? Divisions are as follows: Grades 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

Prizes awarded for each division: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 in each grade division

All students from grade 7-12 are invited to participate! See the youth bulletin board for more details or contact Diane Ange at 721-3065 for more information.

All My Relatives Retreat

(A special retreat for women)

November 10 – 12, 2017 The Sioux Spiritual Center, Howes, SD

Rose Morrison, Retreat Moderator

A weekend of prayer, ritual and conversation for women who grieve the loss of family and friends through death

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted” Friday at 6 pm (Mountain Time) thru Sunday at 12 noon

$100 per person, but any offering is accepted! To register call Charlie Rooks, Dir. At 605.985.5906

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8

Christmas Decoration Recycling!! Do you have some gently-used Christmas decorations that need a new home? If so, Church Response would love to have them for our Christmas Decoration

Recycling project. Many of our clients have very few, if any, holiday decorations, and we would like to pass along

your donated items to these families to make their Christmas a bit more festive! If we receive enough decorations we would also like to sell them to the general public every December at reasonable prices and donate the money to Church Response. Cleaning out your Christmas storage boxes will result in a cheerier holiday for many Rapid City families and also provide additional income to Church Response – everybody wins! Please bring your donations to your church, or the Church Response office at 30 Main St. Call (342-5360) for more information. Thank you!

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Share your gift of intercessory prayer &

join the PRAYER MINISTRY FOR THE DYING We pray 3 Divine Mercy chaplets for those near the end of life.

Volunteers are contacted by text or email and asked to pray from home or church. Contact Patrick to join or request prayers. 569-1012

patdanflan@protonmail.com.

_______________________________________________ The Children’s Memorial Garden is a place where families can celebrate and remember their children who have returned to God. Currently, under construction on the Terra Sancta Campus in Rapid City,

we are seeking sponsorships to help us make this dream a reality. Please visit our website to make a donation in any amount. If you’d like to remember a child who has returned to God, please visit our website http://tsCMG.org.

2018 March for Life—Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage What: Join youth from around the Diocese of Rapid City as we journey to Washington, DC, to witness to the sacredness of human life When: Jan 17-21, 2018 Who: High School Students, Chaperones, and College-Age Students Cost: $450 includes bus transportation, hotel stay for two nights, some meals, snacks, youth rallies and a winter hat How: Please ask your youth minister or parish office for registration forms or visit www.rapidcitydiocese.org/yya/ Registration Deadline: Monday, December 11, 2017 More Info: Contact Linda Batman at lbatman@diorc.org or Craig Dyke at cdyke@diorc.org

Human Trafficking According to Covenant House, “each year in

the U.S. as many as 2 million youth experience a period of homelessness, and every year more than 5,000 of these young people lose their lives to the streets.” MAKE A DIFFERENCE by learning about, and advocating for, youth in your area. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org