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!
+Tickets are now available for the 10th Annual Taste the Goodness event to be held Saturday, Aug. 3rd from 5-9 p.m. at the Avera Tech Building Parking Lot (212 E.11th Street). Enjoy unlimited tastings of a wide selection of food, wine, craft beer, bourbon, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be games, activities, music, fellowship, and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House. Visit https://ccfesd.org/events/taste-the-goodness/ or call 605-988-3788 to purchase tickets. Must be 21+ to attend. If you’d like to showcase your dish as a food vendor or contribute to the silent auction, please call 605-988-3765.
+St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids turns 125! Join St. Mary Parish in Dell Rapids Fri.-Sun., August 9th-11th for a weekend celebration focusing on the Eucharist, prayer, and our patron Mary. There will be food and lots of fun. Featured speakers include Fr. Gregory Tschakert and Tanner Kalina. For more information and a full list of activities, visit our Facebook page!
+From Fr. Jim Bream: In thanksgiving for all the people who have helped me over the past 60 years, I cordially invite you to attend a casual and fun gathering to celebrate my 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on Sunday, August 11th at St. Therese Parish (901 N. Tahoe Trail). The celebration will begin with Mass at 2 p.m. and refreshments and story-telling will follow from 3-5 p.m.
+On Saturday, August 10th, Fr. Robert Spitzer will be speaking at Holy Spirit Parish (3601 E. Dudley Lane). Don’t miss your chance to meet and hear one of the most brilliant minds in the Catholic Church today! Register for free at healingtheculture.org/spitzersf. This event is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Sioux Falls and Healing the Culture, Fr. Spitzer’s national pro-life education non-profit. A free brunch will be served at 9 a.m. and Fr. Spitzer’s presentation begins at 9:30 a.m.
+It’s time to get your tickets to the Faith and Business Conference on Thursday, August 15th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center! This conference is for anyone looking for ways to integrate their faith into the workplace.
Whether it’s South Dakota State University’s Coach John Stiegelmeier or Theology and Philosophy professor Jason Heron, our speakers are sure to bring you encouragement and the tools to help you turn your Sundays into Mondays. Tickets are $50/each at faithandbusinessconference.com.
+“Strength, Sanctity, and Grace for Single Moms" invites any single moms whether divorced, widowed, separated, or never married to join us at St. Michael Parish on Sat., August 17th. The day with Mass at 8:15 a.m. if you’re able to attend. Babysitting will be provided from 9 a.m.-noon. The morning will consist of a discussion on the group’s mission/vision, a speaker, and an opportunity for Adoration and confessions. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Saturday, August 10th to Jenna Blake at 605.366.0160.
+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 Perpetual Adoration Sisters invite you to visit the Sordini Gift Shop at the entrance of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery (located at 707 W. 4th Street, SFSD in the northwest corner of the St. Joseph Cathedral campus.) The gift shop has many religious articles and ideas for sacrament gifts, decorating, and a selection of “Sister Cookies.” They’re open Mon-Sat from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thank you for your purchases. Your support and contributions help us to continue our mission. Your intentions are always in our prayers.
+Broom Tree Silent Retreat Schedule: for women: 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.