24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

St. Michael Parish 1600 S. Marion Road Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Office 361-1600 Fax 361-4350 School 361-0021

www.stmichaelsfsd.org

Upcoming events: September 12/13 - Birthday & Anniversary Petitions; Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive September 14 - Volunteer Training September 16 - Religious Education Classes Begin - Open Houses!! September 27 - Feast Day Potluck Dinner

Fr. Terry’s Sharing... On September 12th, many years ago, I received a gift from Karen, who at one time I was engaged to. It was one of those random gifts that instantly warms your heart. It was a Book by the name of: “The Many Mean-ings Of Love.” I have always kept it. It was a unique gift because in every space and every margin, she filled up the space with her own thoughts of love for me, based upon the ideas written on each page. On one page it had the 10th definition of love as a verb. It read: to experience a universal sympathy among human beings; to act out of a common respect for all persons. There was a quote on that page as well by Desire Joseph Mercier: “To unite we must love one another; to love one another we must know one another; to know one another we must meet one another.”

I am constantly being reminded that this is a big parish. No matter what the size, the parish best reflects Christ when we make personal contacts. We are one family of God! I make a commitment to serve and minister to you, not as a number in a big crowd, but in as a personal manner as I can. I invite every one of you to do the same. My greatest sadness would be if someone came here and felt unwelcomed or not reached out to. This will happen if only a few of us reach out. This will not happen if all of us are family to each other, respect each other, and become the arms, heart, and voice of God to each other. I am an extreme introvert, yet I will not let that hinder me from this important task. I ask you not to let anything get in the way of this important responsibil-ity. Every one of us (and I mean every one of us) have this God-given responsibility. Each one of us makes a difference. And as family, that is what it should be.

Another quote on that page was by Sydney Smith. “I could not live if I were alone upon the earth, and cut off from the love of my fellow creatures.” And I would add—from God. To see everyone with compassion and

warmth is what made Jesus so compelling and approach-able. It is what our Pope Francis sets as his goal every-day.

We live in a society that uses and is self-centered. A family could never exist in that kind of culture. We have evidence all around us. It is our choice whether to live in an earthly kingdom or a heavenly one.

I was honored by the words Karen wrote in the margins. “You are a person who loves me for who I am and who invites me to love back. You see the completeness of who I am both good and bad, yet your love is uncondi-tional. You challenge me to become better each day by committing yourself to me fully. I know love because you are love.” This describes God and God’s family to me.

Congrats to the new Parish Council Members:

Angie Bakke Irene Chang

Bob Kappel

They join the following council members: EJ Gowlovech, Doug Emmanuel, Colleen Schulte, Chase Kramer, and Ron Schauer. Please join us in thanking them for their eager-ness to serve! Also many thanks to Sharon Mulder, Rose Bickett, Diane Lyons, Dean DeVos, Todd Boone, and Kelly Loudenslager for being willing servants. It seems the Lord has other plans for you.

For I know well the plans I have for you. Jer. 29:11

Gratitude and appreciation to outgoing council members: David Heisel, Sharon Mulder, Sue Albert, Jim Peterson, and Tim Czmowski. Also many thanks to Todd Broin, Steve Wagner, and Betty Erickson for their service to the Finance Council.

Dennis Schulte Joan Beaner

Jeff Merrill (2nd term)

St. Michael Parish News

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY NEWS ♦ Weight Watchers Monday @6:30pm in the 6th Grade Classroom-

this week. New sign-up will begin the end of September. ♦ Zumba Monday @5:30pm in the MPR.

Are you a medical professional? St. Michael could use your help! Fr. Terry would like medical people to check in with the receptionist at the beginning of Mass and let them know where you are seated in case of an emergency during Mass. It would be very helpful to the ushers and save time. **Blood pressure screenings have increased from 10 to 29 over a week-end which is great!! However, Julie needs help. Are you willing to spend 20-30 minutes after Mass to help her instead of fighting traffic? Please leave her a message or stop by during screenings to say YES, I will help. **Another AED has been placed outside the gym area thanks to the Knights of Columbus and United Way.

Weekly Stewardship Report of St. Michael Parish Needed each week to meet regular expenses $27,250

Giving: September 6, 2015

Envelopes $13,138 Online Giving $15,884 Loose $ 3,572 Total for this week $32,594 Total for the month +$ 5,344

Facility Improvement Fund $989

WOMEN OF FAITH - Our parish women's group will start up on Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:00-10:30am. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month through May. This fall we will study Jeff Cavin's "A Quick Jour-ney Through The Bible". If you are interested in joining, contact Jean Klein at jeanklein311@gmail.com and she will give you instructions on ordering the series.

Knights of Columbus Meeting Sunday, September 13th at 7:30pm

in the School Art Room Agenda: program, business, social

Volunteer Training THIS WEEK! If you are interested in any of the following ministries, we need you & we welcome you! Please plan to attend to learn everything you need to serve well.

TOMORROW! Monday, September 14th ∗ 6:45 p.m. Ushers ∗ 7:30 p.m. Lectors ∗ 8:15 p.m. Communion Ministers

Current Eucharistic Ministers are invited & encouraged to attend for a refresher. Changes over the past year will be covered first!

All sessions will be in the church. No need to register, just come!

Next opportunity: Monday, Nov. 30th

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES Sign up now to be part of our Volleyball Leagues!!!

We will have a League Meeting in the Gym on Thursday, September 17th

to get your team assignment and schedule.

Attention Men of St. Michael Parish! We will start a brand new program for our Men’s Group

entitled “Crossing the Goal” We will meet on Friday mornings from

6:15-7:30a.m. beginning September 25th (Breakfast at 6:15 - program at 6:30)

Join dozens of other men for “The Godly Man Is…” program. We have breakfast at 6:15, watch a video presentation and then discuss the contents with those at our table. This is a great opportunity to become a bet-ter husband, father, and man of faith. Call Deacon John with questions @361-1600.

Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith? Come to RCIA

Sunday nights at 7:15-8:30 These classes are for adults who want:

♦ To become Catholic ♦ To be confirmed (Catholics) ♦ To simply learn more about our faith

We welcome you to our first class NEXT Sunday, Sept. 20th

Come to the Multi-Purpose Room (Door ‘F’) No need to register ~~ please just come!

Strengthening Families Program at St. Michael Parish Do you parent a “tween” (children ages 10-14)? Do you want to make your family stronger? Strengthening Families Program may be for you. Par-ents will learn how to help their child succeed, build positive relationships, and learn how to help their child make low risk choices to reduce substance abuse and conduct problems. Facilitators trained by Iowa State University will facilitate the program. This is a 7-week program to be held Thurs-days, Oct. 1-Nov. 12, 5:30-8:00pm. A free meal will start each night, fol-lowed by youth and parents working in separate groups the first hour and coming back together as families to end each night. Program cost is $5 per session ($35 total per family). Grants received by Carroll Institute and Health Connect have made the program low cost. Contact Barb DeVos at 336-2556 or bdevos@carrollinstitute.org to sign up or at St. Michael Parish, con-tact Julie Early, Parish Nurse.

St. Michael welcomes these newly baptized members:

Andrejana Tessa Popovic Jack James Pittmann Isabella Sarai Roberts

Kandi Marie Moore Jeremiah Gonzales Tenley Marie Stelzer

In Sympathy Let us remember in our prayers this week: ╬ Tom Bartling, son of Ethel ╬ Margaret Weins, wife of Harold ╬ Ashley Heesch, great granddaughter of Doris Berscheid

SIOUX FALLS LIFE CHAIN We are a prolife Church and we are prolife people! Please come and show your support for pre-born babies and their mothers. This one hour prayer vigil takes place on Sunday, Oct. 4th from 2-3pm. You simply pick up a sign from the tables in the First Assembly of God parking lot and take your place on 41st St. to pray for one hour. We pray for an end to abortion and for the forgiveness and healing of men and women who have chosen abortion.

JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND

COMMUNITY EVENTS Bread of Life Prayer Group Mon., Sept. 14 @7:30m in the chapel at St. Katharine Drexel for prayer, praise, and sharing what we have received from the Legacy Event & this past year's celebration of the 125th Anniversary of our diocese. The Office of the Marian Apostolate will host the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary on Tue., Sept. 15 - The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows - at 6pm in the Mothers' Garden near the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. All are invited. Join OGHS Campus Ministry and Mary’s Project as they present “The Good Lie”. Sun., Sept. 20th, 7pm. Portrays the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan and their journey from their homeland with civil unrest and war to their new lives in America. Sioux Falls is home to some of these boys. Learn what this struggle was like and come support their hopes to bring a better life to their families left back in Sudan! Ticket price is suggested as a $10 donation. Everyone welcome. Most suitable for Jr. High students thru adult. Christ the King Annual Roast Beef dinner Sunday, Sept. 20 in the school gym from 11am-2pm. Tickets are $9/Adults and $5 Children 5-12. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw, dinner roll, drink & dessert. All are welcome! Parish Dinner & Bazaar. Sun., Sept. 20 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rap-ids. 11am-2pm. Everyone is invited to attend. SFCS Openings: After School Teacher Assts: PT/Seasonal for Holy Spirit & St. Mary; Admin. Asst: PT/Seasonal, flexibility for SFCS Central Office; Custodian: FT/Year Round for O'GHS & Holy Spirit; If interested, contact HR at 575-3350. All positions posted on web site: www.sfcss.org 13th Annual Diocesan Youth Hunt Celebrating Faith, Family & Tradition. Sun., Oct. 4 at Broom Tree Youth & Family Camp - Irene, SD. For more info and registration, visit www.sfcatholic.org/Respect Life. Registration deadline Sept. 30th

A NIGHT WITH THE HOLY FAMILY Join us the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:15pm in the Daily Mass Chapel. On the 1st Tuesday, we pray for the conversion and healing of our Country. On the 3rd Tuesday, we pray for the con-

version and healing of our families. Please bring your Rosary.

SCHOOL NEWS

♦ Monday, Sept. 14 - SFO Meeting in the MPR 7:00pm ♦ Thursday, Sept. 17 - All in God’s Plan ♦ Friday, Sept. 18 - School Mass @8:15am in the Nave.

Prepared by Mrs. Weaver’s 6th Grade class. Please join us as we celebrate Grandparent’s Day

and special senior friends.

Coffee & Donuts Join us this Sunday after the 8:00am Mass for fellow-

ship, a cup or two of coffee and a donut (or two)!

Fr. Leo Patalinghug - Host of Grace Before Meals WILL BE IN SIOUX FALLS!!! Leo Patalinghug is Founder, Host, and Director of Grace Before Meals, an international apostolate to help strengthen families and relationship through God's gift of a family meal. Fr. Leo is the host for the TV Show Savoring our Faith on EWTN, Co-Host for the radio show Entertaining Truth on Sirius XM Radio, bestselling author, contributor for newspaper and maga-zines, and rated as one of the best speakers for the New Evange-lization. Fr. Leo has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, EWTN, and even the Food Network, where Fr. Leo defeated a world famous chef in a cooking competition called, "Throw Down! with Bobby Flay." His message combines faithful Catholic theology presented in a way that everyone can understand and appreci-ate. Using his unique background as a chef, a 3rd degree Black Belt Martial Arts Teacher, and former award winning choreogra-pher for a break dancing group, Fr. Leo's presentations, retreats, parish missions, and keynote talks have brought diverse audiences closer to the Lord's Table.

Sunday, November 15th at 2pm at the Lorang Theatre - OGHS.

Come find out what all the youth from the Steubenville Conferences already know - that Father Leo has a way of reaching and teaching a Catholic audience in a way that is not only entertaining, but impactful! Tickets are $15 and are on sale in the

Parish Office, in the Commons after Mass, or go to www.eventbrite.com/e/grace-before-meals-fr-leo-tickets-18459113706?aff=es2. Proceeds from this event will benefit those who will be going on summer retreats and mission trips.

HUNGRY for FAITH & TRUTH??

Daily readings: Sept. 14—Sept. 20 Mon. Numbers 21:4b-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 Tues. 1 Timothy 3:1-13; John 19:25-27 Wed. 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Luke 7:31-35 Thur. 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Luke 7:36-50 Fri. 1 Timothy 6:2c-12; Luke 8:1-3 Sat. 1 Timothy 6:13-16; Luke 8:4-15 Sun. Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37

High School Youth Group Dates

September 16, 23, 30 (YDisciple Kick-Off on Sept. 23)

To join in on these events with the youth group, all you have to do is show up in the youth room at 6:30 pm on most

Wednesday’s ready to have a little fun, faith, and fellowship!

Our first High School Y Disciple Large Group Event will be held on Sept. 23rd at 7pm in the Gym. All Disciple groups are to attend and anyone interested in joining a Disciple group, but not yet registered, are invited to join us! HIGH SCHOOL Y DISCIPLE STUDENT/PARENT MEETING

Wed., Sept. 16th @ 7:39 pm in MPR

Jr. High and High School can be a challenging time for a teenager. Faith is a journey that we begin at our Baptism and we continue on that journey until our earthly lives end. Won’t you journey with our teens, help them in

the valleys and celebrate with them on the hilltops all while keeping focused on Jesus who will also be walking with you?

Contact Rhonda with any questions. 361-1600 ext. 214 or email rkelsey@stmichaelsfsd.org

TEACHERS NEEDED! We are in need of two 6th Grade teachers for the 7:00pm R.E. session and helpers for both

sessions. Contact Jackie at 361-1600 ext.209 or email: jackie@stmichaelsfsd.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATION Important Dates

• Sept. 13 - Confirmation Day of Renewal 12-6pm • Sept. 16 - 1st - 6th Grade R.E. Class Open Houses • Sept. 16 - 7th - 8th Parent/Student Meeting in the MPR@6:30pm • Sept. 23 - 1st - 8th Grade R.E. Classes • Sept. 30 - 1st - 8th Grade R.E. Classes

In conjunction with our Feast Day celebration, a portion of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit will be on display in the Parish Nave on Sunday, Sept 27th after the 11:00am Mass until 4:00pm. The miracles exhibited sup-

port the Catholic belief that the bread and wine consecrated at Mass through Transubstantiation become the real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and is not a symbolic representation. The display will also be available at various times during the week starting Wednesday, Sept 23rd- Friday, Sept 25th. Contact Rhonda for more details.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday & Tuesday 5:30 pm

Wednesday – Saturday 8:15 am WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00–9:30–11:00 am- 6:00 pm

Supervised Nursery at 9:30 & 11am Masses Nursery open for all Masses

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday & Tuesday 5:00 pm

Thursday 7:45 am Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

Preparation for Baptism is by appointment with one of our Parish Priests or Deacon. Please call the

parish office to schedule an appointment.

Monday, Sept. 14 Bible Study 10:15am Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm Dick Krenke (d) Volunteer Training SFO Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 15 Finance Council 6:45am Confessions 5:00pm Mass 5:30pm Paul Harris (d) Book Study 6:30pm St. Vincent dePaul Mtg. 6:30pm Hour of Prayer 7:15pm Wednesday, Sept. 16 Mass 8:15am Luci Reif 1st - 6th Grade R.E. Open Houses 7th - 8th Grade Parent/Student Mtgs. 6:30pm Youth Group 6:30pm Thursday, Sept. 17 Confessions 7:45am Mass 8:15am Pat Lovely (d) M.O.H. 1:30pm All in God’s Plan 6:15pm Grief Support 6:30pm Volleyball Meeting 7:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Friday, Sept. 18 School Mass 8:15am Marcella Struck (d) Sunnycrest 10:00am Saturday, Sept. 19 Mass 8:15am Tyler Vacek (d) Women of Faith 9:00am Confessions 3:00pm Rosary for Life 3:30pm Mass 4:00pm James Burkard Sunday, Sept. 20 Mass 8:00am Connie & Mike Burkard Coffee & Donuts Mass 9:30am For the People Mass 11:00am Bill Georgeson (d) Mass 6:00pm Lewis & Deanna Hanisch (d) R.C.I.A. begins 7:15pm

Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of Sept. 19/20

Monday Women’s Bible Study “Walking with God, A Journey Through the Bible”

By Tim Gray & Jeff Cavins The study of Exodus begins Mon., Sept. 21 - 10:15-11:30am

Cost $20.00 Contact Anne (by 9/20) to register

Tuesday Women’s Book Study “A Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court”

by Martin dePorres Kennedy (An Apologetics novel) Begins Tuesday, Sept. 15 - 6:30-8:00pm - Cost $8.00

Contact Anne if you need a book

361-1600 ext. 206 or email aburkard@gmail.com

Sept. 19/20 Sat. 4:00pm Sun. 8:00am Sun. 9:30am Sun. 11:00am Sun. 6:00pm Receptionist 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. 7:30 - 9:15 a.m. 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. Boelter, Karli Kneip, Renee Bones, Mary Pat Bus Slykhuis, Daryl Rosary Safar, Angela Altar Servers Arnett, Dominic Kolsrud, Kennedi Bakken, Bailey Fogarty, Kendall Lascano, Lauren Arnett, Mercedes Kolsrud, Kylie Fischer, Harrison Giovannettone, Lane Washenberger, Will Book Bearer Hohn, Cody Foy, Catherine Kneip, Luke Giovannettone, John Langston, Carson Lector 1 Heisel, Angel Kibbe, Brenda Duchscher, Phil Giovannettone, Laree Bickett, Rose Lector 2 Helgeland, Pat Lorenz, Shirley Duchscher, Deb Steffl, Pat Newell, Diane EME's Bhatti, Jean Deacon John Deaon John Benedict, Ruth Bickett, Rose Goldstine, Deb Foy, Jerry Long, Tom Dorn, Don Boone, Karen Grosz, Dee Klein, Dave Miller, Marlene Dorn, Trish Boone, Todd Grosz, Dick Mell, Rich Quissell, Angie Giovannettone, Laree Langston, Perry ? Schulte, Kimberly Schaunaman, Brian Moss, Ron Newell, Diane ? ? ? Uher, Gene ? ? ? ? Waskow, Ginger ? EME Leader Hartman, Pam Breitling, Cheri Quissell, Mark Giovannettone, Jerry Rust, Sheila Cup to EME's McFall, Wayne Schulte, Nancy Mulder, Sharon Moss, Elaine Elsbecker, Nancy EME & Sacristan Heisel, Angel Kibbe, Brenda Schaunaman, Susan Steele, Anne Hanson, Shirlee Gifts McFall, Wayne Bart, John Lund, Bryan Moss, Ron Rust, Sheila Greeters Burkard, Mike Hybertson, Joel Jarding, Megan Vognild, Patty Boone, Todd Giese, Tim Klein, Dave Reiners, Verna Waskow, Ginger Brech, Melody SFCS Gift Cards Hohn, Merri Lorenz, Shirley Bakken, Mary Benedict, Ruth ? Klein, Jerry Schulte, Nancy Anderson, Mary Beth Fogarty, Jayne Newell, Diane Head Usher Anderson, Marc Ushers Herman, Bill Krejci, Lyle Hight, Michael Grismer, Ray Smith, Chris Miller, Tony Olinger, Mary Jarding, Jim Wuestewald, Brian Smith, Renae ? Puthoff, Larry Mulder, Mark Wuestewald, Erik ? ? Sexton, Dick Oswald, Mark ? ? Collection Team Gowlovech, EJ EME Covington Good Samaritan Sunnycrest Elsbecker, Nancy Green & Lethcoe Cordell, Pat Meals on Wheels Monday Rte. 9: Hopkins, Gina Monday Rte. 16: Roggenbuck, Annie

DID YOU KNOW? The Saint Michael Prayer came from a vision Pope Leo XXIII

had in which after Mass and in front of the Tabernacle he heard two voices - one kind and gentle and the other grave and harsh battling. He instantly wrote this prayer for the church to recite it in order to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness. Recite this prayer daily (or multiple times daily) to assist you in your own spiritual and worldly battles.

“All in God’s Plan” Thursday, Sept. 17

at St. Michael Parish @ 6:15pm “All in God’s Plan” is a program for Mothers & Daughters and Fathers & Sons to come together in separate gender sessions to learn age appropriate information about human sexuality, human development, and chastity formation. More info or to register: www.sfcatholic.org/RespectLife, 988-3755.

St. Michael Sunday, Sept. 27th - 11:00am-1:30pm in the Gym.

Join us in celebrating our Patron Saints upcoming Feast Day.

On the Menu; ANGEL haired pasta and sauces– WINGS-from the local restaurant community and

sign up at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com Coordinator Last Name: kelsey Password: 7767 to bring a

HEAVENLY SALAD or a SINFUL DESSERT A free will offering will be accepted for the meal and

will go to our Youth Summer Mission Trips and Camps.