This Week at St. Therese

PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor: Fr. David Stevens .………………………….….. fatherdavid@st-therese.ws Rectory Phone ……………………………….…..………………………. 214-0321 Deacon: Harold Pardew …………………………………….…………………… 338-2433 Parish Minister: Shirley Donnelly ……...…………………... shirley@st-therese.ws Finance Manager: Heidi Solem……………………………….finance@st-therese.ws Children’s Ministries: Bridget Dahlin …………….…..….. bridget@st-therese.ws Youth Ministries: Stephany Anderson ………....………….. youth@st-therese.ws RCIA Director: Doug Debelak …………….…………………….... ddebelak@aol.com Music Coordinator: Hannah Johnson ….……………...hejohnson520@gmail.com Maintenance: Jim Mergen ……………...…………………………………….… 338-2433 St. Lambert School: Colleen Davis ………………….……………... cdavis@sfcss.org Bulletin Submission :……...……………………………………bulletin@st-therese.ws

August 14th, 2016 · 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement: Formed as people of God,

Called as a community of faith, Guided by Saint Therese,

Committed to caring for God’s whole family.

MASS TIMES Weekend Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00am Daily Refer to schedule on back

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00pm Weekdays: Refer to schedule on back Also by appointment

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Contact Shirley at 338-2433

PARISH OFFICE Pastor: Fr. David Stevens Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm Friday 8am-Noon Phone: (605) 338-2433 Fax: (605) 339-2203 Website: www.st-therese.ws

PARISH SCHOOL - ST. LAMBERT Phone: (605) 338-7042 Website: www.sfcss.org

PRAYER REQUESTS Contact Shirley at 338-2433 or email shirley@st-therese.ws

Sioux Falls Catholic Schools

SFCS Position Openings for 2015-16 Year: If interested in a position, please contact Human Resources at 605-575-3350. All positions posted on web site: www.sfcss.org SFCS Certificates: STOP before you SHOP! Remember as you start your back to

school shopping, don't forget to get SFCS certificates before you shop. We have over 40 ven-

dors and you earn tuition credit with each purchase! Certificates are available at the SFCS

Business Office, parish offices and after Mass on the weekends.

St. Lambert School News: Ms. Colleen Davis, Principal For a tour of the school or questions about PK-6th grade registration, call Jenni Struck in admissions at 575-3358. School begins August 22nd.

St. Lambert School

Youth Announcements

901 N. Tahoe Trail · Sioux Falls, SD 57110

St. Therese Youth T-Shirt Design Contest

Start your engines! Ready… set… DESIGN! Come

to the Youth Table and pick up a contest form for

all the official guidelines. Then get creative!

Religious Education Giving Tree The back-to-school season is HERE! Can you help

supply some of the needs of our K-5 and 6-12

grade Faith Formation programs? Just stop by

the shopping cart in the gathering space, choose

an ‘apple’ or ‘leaf’ from the basket, and pick up

the needed item while you’re out and about . Items can be

returned to the shopping cart throughout the month of Au-

gust! Thank you for your help and support of our programs!

Faith Formation Class: Registration Weekends August 13/14, August 20/21, August 27/28

Pick up a registration packet after Mass

Registrations due by noon on Friday, September 2nd

Late fee applies for registrations received after Sept. 2nd

I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!

Frolicking Family Fun at the Fall Festival: October 2 We’re lookin’ to rustle up some muscle for our AWESOME Fall Festival

Games and we think you are just what we are looking for! There are lots

of ways for you and your family to take part and volunteer during this

special once-a-year event. We will need a morning set up crew, after-

noon clean-up crew, game ticket sellers and each game needs a cou-

ple volunteers during the festival itself. We will have some

awesome games and each shift is about 90 minutes long.

Come early and enjoy the great food and fun and then clock

in for your shift –OR- volunteer early and stay to play. If

you can help with a shift please contact Bridget (bridget@st-

therese.ws) or Stephany (youth@st-therese.ws) or call 338-2433.

Sun 14 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Rosary Lead by the Knights of Columbus

8:30 AM Mass: St. Therese Parish

10:30 AM Rosary Lead by the Knights of Columbus

11:00 AM Mass: Deceased family member of Vern & Mary FriesMon 15 Solemnity of the Assumption

6:30 PM Mass: St. Therese ParishOutdoor Rosary following Mass

Tue 16 4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)5:30 PM Mass: Matt Snyder (d) Dave & Rita Timmer

Wed 17 7:45 AM Morning Prayer

8:00 AM Mass: Irene Daniels (d) Lacasse Family

Thu 18 4:30 PM Confessions (or by appointment)

5:30 PM Mass: Maxinne Dhaemers (d) Tom Dhaemers

Fri 19 7:00 AM Mass: Rebekah Spader (d)

7:30 AM Morning Prayer

Sat 20 9:00 AM Mass: St. Therese Benefactors

3:00 PM Confessions (or by appointment)

3:30 PM Rosary Lead by the Knights of Columbus

4:00 PM Mass: Doug Carlson (d) Evonne Weber & Betty Brunner

Sun 21 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Rosary Lead by the Knights of Columbus

8:30 AM Mass: Irene Daniels (d) Tom Dhaemers

10:30 AM Rosary Lead by the Knights of Columbus

11:00 AM Mass: Parishioners of St. Therese

Mass

Time

Altar

Servers

1-Gift Bearers

2-GreetersLectors Ushers

4:00 Jaden Feterl M. Anderson D. Feterl T. Leonard J.Middlebrook

PM C. Faundeen &Family T. Tatone

Sat A. Heitkamp

8:30 M. Lacasse T. Behnke A. Smit 1).C. Libby K. Cross A. Buchholz

AM M. Lu D. Buchholz R. Smit & Family B. Lockwood V. Myers

Sun T. Buchholz S. Drew 2) T. Dahle T. Toal

D. Doorn 2) S. Drew R. Voeller

11:00 J. Anders J. Anders 1) D. Geiver & E. Whalen S. Goetz

AM B. Backer C. Anderson Family M. Weber

Sun B. Goetz 2) S. King R. Weber

2) J. Waterbury J. Zutz

Ministries for the Weekend of August 20th & 21st

Eucharistic Ministers

From Father David... Good Sunday to all! I have come to set the earth on fire, and

how I wish it were already blazing! What a strange desire Our Lord has

that we hear in Luke 12! What a wonderful action that Jesus is setting in

place if only we understand it. As we know if we are above a certain age,

fire is dangerous. Remember Smokey the Bear (Only you can prevent a

forest fire!)? Did your mother tell you like mine did to me, “Don’t play

with matches?” So what is Jesus getting at?

The grace of God is a fire that purifies and strengthens. How we

need the fire of the Holy Spirit here at St. Therese Parish and throughout

the world. Now is the time for Catholics to burn with love and mercy in a

harsh world. The American culture is waiting for Catholic families to

burn with the fire of God’s presence, healing for marriages, encourage-

ment for young people struggling to live faith. The Holy Spirit burns

away all the nonsense found in the constant chatter of the social media,

making room for the truth of God’s Word and voice.

A fire is dangerous, no doubt. So is the Holy Spirit. My prayer

for this week is that we will invite into our hearts this Divine Fire. May

He enflame our hearts so that our mediocrity and laziness in faith may

become white hot with the Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ. How full

would be the pews and religious education classrooms of St. Therese if

we would fan this flame. Come, Holy Spirit, enkindle the flame of Your

love in our hearts.

FR. DAVID P.S. Let me take a moment to do a “shout out” to the Lord for a wonder-

ful and successful Vacation Bible School…for the great volunteers…

parents and grandparents who brought the kids to have fun and grow their

relationship with Jesus Christ.

Parish Announcements Community Events

Knights of Columbus News

The Knights will be leading the Rosary 30 minutes before all

weekend Masses during the month of August

Bishop's Charity Golf Classic (August 29 - Noon Shotgun Start) The Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic is played on two championship golf courses and all of the proceeds benefit Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center. Register today at www.ccfesd.org. The Broom Tree Banquet, previously held the night before the Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic has been replaced by the Legacy: A Beer and Wine Experience. This fol-lows on the popularity of the Legacy of Beer during the Diocese of Sioux Falls 125th Legacy Event last year. You will receive one ticket to the Legacy: A Beer and Wine Experience event with every individual golf registration.

Welcome New Parishioners: Meghan Seitz and her daughter McKinley

CENTENNIAL CORNER: It’s Here! The St. Therese Logo wear

is in. If you were not able to pick it up after mass last week-

end call me and we can arrange a time, Dean Lipetzky (605)

728-3770. Did you miss out on the opportunity to order St.

Therese logo wear items? Don’t worry, we will be taking or-

ders again at the “Feast with St. Therese” on October 2nd.

Register today for the 2nd ANNUAL FAITH & BUSINESS CONFERENCE in Sioux Falls on Thursday, August 18th from 11-5:30 PM. The conference is for men and women of faith in business and conference speakers will provide a practical reflection on living an integrated life where faith and business are complimentary and not contradictory. We will look at how faith is practically expressed in the life of a business person and how we can take Sunday into Monday! Register on online at www.cmbfsf.org. The cost is only $50. Contact Joe Rut-ten at joe.rutten@cmbfsf.org for more information.

Year of Mercy Resources: The Office of Discipleship & Evangelization has compiled a list of resources to help you and your parish celebrate the Holy Year of Mercy. Please visit www.sfdiscipleship/yearofmercyresources to view the list.

--Catholic Family Services invites you to join our Living with Chronic Illness group. This is

an educational supportive group that meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1- 3p.m. for

those living with chronic illness and

their care givers at St. Lambert Parish, 1000 S. Bahnson Ave., Sioux Falls. Our next meetings

will be August 2 and September 6. For details please call Margie at Catholic Family Services,

605-988-3775.

--Grieving the Loss From Homicide- August 2-September 6, a six week program held Tues-

days, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Marcie Moran presents this program for adults who have lost a

loved one from the crime of a murder. This loss has a unique intensity that requires special

and educational assistance toward adjustment. Catholic Family Services, 523 N. Duluth Ave.,

Sioux Falls. To register or questions please call 605-988-3775 or cfs@sfcatholic.org.

--GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE Weekend Non-Denominational Retreat for

adults who have lost a loved one and are trying to understand and reconcile their grief. Fri-

day, September 9, 7 p.m. through noon Sunday at Broom Tree Retreat Center, Irene, SD.

Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran – 605- 988-3775, 800-700-7867 or cfs@sfcatholic.org for

more information or to register. Registrations limited.

--The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide- Falls Session begins September 14 at St

Mary School, 2001 S 5th Ave, Sioux Falls. Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-

8:30. Cost of $45 per person includes a “Personal Survival Guide”, refreshments and all ma-

terials for 6 weeks. For information or to register contact Margi at Catholic Family Services,

605-988-3775 mculhane@sfcatholic.org. Scholarships are available.

--Catholic Family Services is offering a One Day Retreat for Grieving the Loss of a Loved

One on Saturday September 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre,

SD. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. This retreat is for adults who have lost a loved one and

are trying to understand and reconcile their grief. This program is non-denominational and is

offered free of charge. To register, call Catholic Family Services at 800-700-7867.

Call 605-988-3775 or check sfcatholic.org/cfs for information about any CFS event or

counseling needs.

Broom Tree benefit - Legacy: A Beer and Wine Experience (August 27 - 4-7pm - Ramkota Exhibit Hall) One of the best Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Events you will find - all proceeds to benefit Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center. Enjoy a selection of 100+ beers and wines from more than 40 breweries and wineries. You will receive a commemorative sam-pling glass. Various tickets available for purchase at www.ccfesd.org - General Admission: ($35) ticket includes the beer and wine tasting along with access to the silent auction items. This ticket does not include heavy hors d’oeuvres. - Legacy: ($60) ticket includes the beer and wine tasting along with heavy hors d’oeuvres and access to the silent auction items.

St. George Catholic Parish together with Hartford/Humboldt Right to Life are hosting Mary Ann Kuharski, Sunday, September 25, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the parish. The free event includes refreshments sponsored by the Knights

of Columbus, praise and worship music courtesy of Central Valley Community Church and a testimony by a Truth4Youth speaker who shares her experience with abortion and her powerful conversion having undergone such trauma. Ku-harski, a wife, mother, author, and foundress of Pro-Life Across America, con-cludes the event. Contact Brittney at dre@stgeorgehartford.com or 605-528-3902 with questions or for details.

As part of the diocesan Life Chain Link, please join Bishop Paul J. Swain in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on West 41st Street in Sioux Falls on August 16, 2016 at 12:00 noon. If you are unable to attend, please consider joining in prayer in your own parish, or sign up for another prayer time on the online calendar. To learn more or to sign up to pray, visit the “Life Chain Link” page of the OMFRL website at www.sfcatholic.org/respectlife.

Stewardship Announcements

Thank you for your continued support of St Therese Catholic Church!

Stewardship Report for Aug 8th:

Weekly Collection Needed $9,792

Weekly Collection Received – Aug 8th $8,575

Weekly – Overage (Shortfall) ($1,217)

Great News - we have received 200 CFSA pledges as of Aug 11th and have met and ex-

ceeded our goal of $48,500! Thank you so much for your participation and generosity!

Join us for a study on " Therese of Lisieux: Wisdom Daughter" a dvd se-ries on our patron saint. Learn of her life and those who influenced this marvelous saint and doctor of the hurch. The "Story of the Soul", her autobiography will be read in conjunction with the study and here will be group discussion on the book. Classes start Monday 9/19 for more infor-mation call Doug Debelak @ 271-0144 Stop by the information table.

The Farmers Market & Book Sale are in full swing. Drop off any surplus produce you have before the weekend Masses then browse the mar-ket for produce, goodies and books after Mass. Books you have read and would like to pass on can be dropped off any time during the week.

BIG SOO COUPON BOOKS TEST DRIVE (FREE) COUPONS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2016 – AT THE IN-

FORMATION TABLE. The new 2016-17 book is only $40.00 with more than $14,000

of savings. Lots of SUMMER FUN– $1000 of Golfing savings, Wild Water West

coupons valued at $115, Thunder Road, Catfish Bay, Canaries Baseball, Zoo and so

much more Thanks for your support of this fundraiser - St. Therese earns $10/book.

Social/Outreach/Fellowship Committee!

Root Beer Floats

Weekend of August 27th and 28th Join us after all Masses for Root Beer floats and conversation. Take time to

visit with other parish members and enjoy the hospitality. Hosted by Social

Outreach Fellowship Committee (SOFC)

They’re coming!

Check your mailbox, the Feast with St. Therese raffle tickets are on their way. 1

st prize $500 in Local Retailer

Gift Cards; 2nd

prize $300 in Local Retailer Gift Cards; 3

rd prize $200 in Local Retailer GiftCards; 4

th prize $100 Cash Build

your own prize by selecting Scheels, Menards, Great Bear, or any of the available forty-one SFCSS sponsored retail cards! Tickets

can be purchased in advance or the day of the event.