Events Around Town
+Expectant moms and young mothers are invited to attend the “Under Mary’s Mantle” meetings on topics of motherhood during the early years. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 25th at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish in the Fireside Room and the topic is “Motherhood and the First 3 Years.” Refreshments will be served and young children are welcome. For more information, please contact Sandy (605.421.1104) or Lisa (605.480.3031).
+We are very excited to announce the 25th Annual Gift of Hope Concert will feature up-and-coming singer, songwriter, and musician, Seph Schlueter, on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 p.m. at Bishop O’Gorman Performing Arts Center, in a beautiful candlelit setting. All proceeds benefit The Lourdes Center’s Gift of Hope Fund which offers a Catholic approach to human flourishing. Order your tickets today online at ccfesd.org or call 605-988-3701.
+Save the date! The 4th Annual Mothers’ Retreat is Saturday, March 29th from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral. Join us to relax, recharge, pray, and connect with other mothers striving for holiness. Register here: MOTHERS' RETREAT 3/29/25
+The Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Christina #2336 will be offering their Spring Luncheon at St. Nicholas Parish (Tea) on Saturday, April 5th. They will begin serving the salad luncheon at 11:30 a.m., with cards and games to follow until 3 p.m. Tickets are $15/person. You can make reservations by calling Diane at 605-360-4679 or Jeri at 605-906-2834.
+The Alpha Center will host their “Chosen & Cherished” Dinner on Friday, April 25th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event check-in, entertainment, and welcome reception begin at 6:15 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner is complimentary. Due to limited seating, registration is required. We request adults only, please. An opportunity to make a financial faith investment will be provided. Please visit https://alphacenterfriends.com/dinner/ to reserve your seat.
+Save the date! The 2025 Sisters’ Camp at St. Lambert Parish is scheduled for M-F, June 2nd-6th (3 weeks earlier than usual). The camp is for girls going into 2nd-12th grades and this year’s theme is “Sacraments.” More details and registration to come in the Spring.
+Jan Weaver of St. Magdalen Parish has made a commitment to form a Seven Sisters Apostolate for the Pastorate of St. Francis of Assisi. Every priest deserves our prayers, and especially our priests, who face 4x the challenge of a priest with 1 parish. The Seven Sisters Apostolate requires prayerful women to give 1 hour a week for intercessory prayer. Seven women each take 1 hour 1 day of the week to pray for one priest. Given our pastorate’s gift of 3 priests, this will require 21 women. Please prayerfully consider the gift of your time for this mission, and if you are interested, please give your name and contact information to your parish office. For more information, please visit https://sevensistersapostolate.org/
+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 2025: Mar. 27-30, June 26-29, Aug. 7-10, Sept. 4-7, Oct. 16-19, Nov. 20-23; for men 2025: June 19-22, Nov. 6-9; 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 1st: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.