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ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693

ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716

Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: jtwidwell@snbonline.com

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning May 2nd through May 30th

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Peter—Jefferson Sunday: 8:30am at St Joseph—Elk Point 9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Peter—Jefferson 5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; stpeters@longlines.com Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; stjoseph@iw.net Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies—call the office email: dakotadunes.blessedteresa@sfcatholic.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6)712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 Blessed Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre-school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at hammitterin@hotmail.com. MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass(ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716

WHAT DO YOU KNOW FATHER JOE?

IF I DO NOT GO AWAY, THE COMFORTER WILL NOT COME TO YOU

The following is a very good explanation on the meaning of Pentecost in our lives today:

After Christ had completed his mission on earth, it still remained necessary for us to

become sharers in the divine nature of the Word. We had to give up our own life and be so transformed that we would begin to live an entirely new kind of life that would be pleasing to God. This was something we could do only by sharing in the Holy Spirit.

It was most fitting that the sending of the Spirit and his descent upon us should take

place after the departure of Christ our Savior. As long as Christ was with them in the flesh, it must have seemed to believers that they possessed every blessing in him; but when the time came for him to ascend to his heavenly Father, it was necessary for him to be united through his Spirit to those who worshipped him, and to dwell in our hearts through faith. Only by his own presence within us in this way could he give us confi-dence to cry out, Abba, Father, make it easy for us to grow in holiness and, through our possession of the all-powerful Spirit, fortify us invincibly against the wiles of the devil and the assaults of men.

It can easily be shown from examples both in the Old Testament and the New that

the Spirit changes those in whom he comes to dwell; he so transforms them that they begin to live a completely new kind of life. Saul was told by the prophet Samuel: The Spirit of the Lord will take possession of you, and you shall be changed into another man. Saint Paul writes: As we behold the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, that glory, which comes from the Lord who is the Spirit, transforms us all into his own likeness, from one degree of glory to another.

Does this not show that the Spirit changes those in whom he comes to dwell and

alters the whole pattern of their lives? With the Spirit within them it is quite natural for people who had been absorbed by the things of this world to become entirely other-worldly in outlook, and for cowards to become men of great courage. There can be no doubt that this is what happened to the disciples. The strength they received from the Spirit ena-bled them to hold firmly to the love of Christ, facing the violence of their persecutors un-afraid. Very true, then, was our Savior’s saying that it was to their advantage for him to return to heaven: his return was the time appointed for the descent of the Holy Spirit

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER

Breath into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in

me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy

Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I

may defend all that is Holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be

holy.

~ Saint Augustine

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, May 16th 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Tuesday, May 17th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Francis & Sylvia Fullenkamp + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Jeremy Twidwell Wednesday, May 18th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Ivan & Madeline Mollet + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Thursday, May 19th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Good Crop Weather 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Eleanor P Ansalo + Friday, May 20th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Bob & Helen Schmitz + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) *****NO SERVICE*****

Saturday, May 21st 4:30 pm (Jefferson) Kathy Tooley + Sunday, May 22nd 8:30 am (Elk Point) Joanne Limoges + 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) Gordon Hippen + 11:00 am (Jefferson) Our Parish Families 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Warda Coan

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Please sign up for Wednesday Adoration!

Most Holy Trinity Vigil , Sat May 21st Most Holy Trinity, May 22nd Most Holy Trinity, May 22nd (4:30pm in Jefferson) (8:30 am in Elk Point) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Quinn Connors & Karly Marx Andrew Teply, Addison Stabe, Caden Stabe Wyatt Eckhardt & Ethan Hamm Commentator: Kim Bogenreif Bob Murphy Jeff Hamm Lector: Kim Bogenreif Ben Irlbeck Jeff Hamm Music: Jackie & Rita Sharon & Barb Jordyn, Nicole, Julie, & Diana Ushers: Ben Honomichl & Gary Pierce D Hanson, S Hanson, A Jacobs, D DeBuhr Mary Grasso & Helen Hippen Precious Body: Pam Gross Terri Curry Precious Blood: Joe Bogenreif & Gary Pierce Rita Ahmann & Rebecca Stamp Mary Grasso, Bill & Mary Parker Gift Bearers/Greeters: Sandy Leach & Sandy Chicoine Brian & Renae McInerney family Mary Grasso & Helen Hippen Greeters: Paul & Jean Limoges Homebound: Terri Curry & Rita Ahmann Money Counters: Gary Pierce & Ben Honomichl Finance Council Most Holy Trinity, May 22nd Most Holy Trinity, May 22nd (11:00am in Jefferson) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Will & Hunter Geary Noah Hede & Jaxon Hennies Commentator: Kathy Geary Mary Ann Mahon Lector: Kathy Geary Mary Ann Mahon Music: Connie & Mike Janet Ushers: Britt Montagne & Mike Dailey Joshua & Jessica Hede Precious Body: Kathy Geary Precious Blood: Gloria Mollet & Janet Rigg Amy Hennies, Susan Johnson, & Chad Sandwell Gift Bearers/Greeters: Mike & Cathy Dailey Joshua & Jessica Hede Greeters: Homebound: Money Counters: Janet Rigg & Connie Guenthner

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Pentecost Sunday “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” John 14:26 The materialism of our society lures us to concentrate more on what we want than on what God wants for us. The relativism of our world tells us that we should be tolerant of all things, that there is no absolute truth. Pray to the Holy Spirit to put the right words in our mouths when challenged about our faith.

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are burdened with illness or who have been wounded, renew their lives, and restore them to wholeness, we pray to the Lord.

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - May 18th 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ 3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Mavis Leif 4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez 5:00 to 5::30pm ~ 5:30 to 6:00pm ~

6:00 to 6:30pm ~ Jane Patnaude 6:30 to 7:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude, Matt & Kim Metzgar 7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Jessica Niles, Mary Nelson 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Alice Card

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Larry Becker Jeff Chicoine Roland Chicoine Destiny Cook Erin Deitsch Tom Full Kandy Gill

Amy Hayes Karlee Hughes Ralph Johnson Dan LaFleur Katie Martindale Rose McInstosh

Shane Noreen Fr Tony Opem Dora Parker Kathy Patterson Jennifer Prichard Tom Stuart

A Life Message….. We need to be Spirit-filled Christians: Spirit-filled people acknowledge their weaknesses, ask for the strengthening, anointing and guidance of the Holy Spirit every morning, ask for His forgiveness every evening and pass on that forgiveness to those who sin against them. Spirit-filled people are praying people. Paul encourages us, "Pray on every occasion as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray for all God's peo-ple" (Eph 6:18). They are praying and worshipping God in their families and parishes. They try to grow continually in their Faith, and they seek out every opportunity to discover Christ and what it means to be children of God. Spirit-filled people are people who allow the Spirit to change their lives through their daily reading of the Bible and the frequenting of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Spirit-filled people speak words that heal, restore, make people happy and build people up instead of tearing them down. Spirit-filled people pass on the love of God to the people living around them by their acts of kindness, mercy and charity. Hence, let us pray for a spirit of love instead of hate, a spirit of helpfulness instead of non-cooperation, a spirit of generosity instead of greed and a spirit of gentleness instead of ruthlessness.

Vocation Prayer Family:

May 16—22: Jim & Judy Dailey; Arlynn & Dorothy Schmidt Next week: Dee Chicoine; Bobbie Livingston Kits are available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * May 8, 2016

Blessed Teresa—Adult Envelopes $3,381.50; ACH $50.00; loose $259.25;

kids $25.75; candles $23.00; Home Mission $5.00; stipends $10.00 Total General $3,754.50; Bldg Support $373.36; Pledges $365.00; Total Bldg $738.36 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $1,882.00; loose $100.00; kids $15.00; maint

$95.00; Home Mission $25.00 St Peter—Adult envelopes $2,452.00; loose $122.00; kids $14.00; maint $190.00; Rice Bowl $41.18; Building Fund $125.00 (reg) ; $211.75 (2nd coll); $1023.00 (bar)

BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS Church Cleaning Sunday, May 15th at 12 noon. Come and help keep our

church clean!

RETREATS AND OTHER EVENTS BROOM TREE RETREATS~ For more information or to register for any of the retreats, please visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-263-1040. There is no

set cost. You are invited to make a prayerful donation. Your gifts help keep Broom Tree available and accessible to all. SILENT RETREAT SCHEDULE: WOMEN’S 2016: Jun 16-19; Aug 11-14; Sep 15-18; Oct 20-23; Nov 3-6 MEN’S 2016: Aug 18-21; Sep 22-25; Nov 17-

20 The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide- Summer Session begins Mon-day, June 6 2016 at USD Newman Center, 320 E. Cherry St. Vermillion, SD.

Sessions are held on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Cost of $45 per person includes a “Personal Survival Guide”, refreshments and all materials for 6 weeks. For information or to register contact Margi at Catholic Family Services, 605-988-3775 mculhane@sfcatholic.org. Scholarships are available. NOTE:

Another session begins Wednesday, June 15th at St Mary School, 2001 S 5th Ave, Sioux Falls, GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE Six Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30 pm. June 7– July 12, 2016 at Catholic Family Services, 523 N Duluth, Sioux Falls. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. This program is for adults who have lost a spouse and are trying to cope with the pain of separation and loss. Non-denominational- Cost –Donation. Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 to register. DISCERNMENT RETREAT : What is God calling you to in your life? Would you like try to figure it out? The Benedictine Sisters are offering a

discernment retreat that starts May 20th through the 22nd at the Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton. Applicants need to be Catholic women of at least 20 years of age. This retreat is free of charge. Call 605-668-6092 or email shmyankton.vocationdirector@gmail.com to register by May 18th

KNIGHTS KORNER Food Pantry Any monetary donations up to $100 per month are matched. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. Drop off boxes in the entry of all three churches.

Council Meeting at Blessed Teresa on Monday, May 16th. Meal at 6:30pm,

meeting at 7:00pm. Did you know that just by paying your Knights of Columbus dues every year you are helping support our seminarians and feeding the poor?? Please remit your dues today!

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2016

Blessed Teresa parish goal is $26,000

Total pledged $16,460 Total paid $11,990 Balance $14,010 42% cards returned; 46% goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $31,400. Total pledged $35,220 Total paid $28,090 Balance $3,310 51% cards returned; 89% goal paid St Peter parish goal is $25,700

Total pledged $18,115 Total paid $17,445 Balance $8,255 55% cards returned; 68% goal paid

COMMUNITY EVENTS Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group will meet Monday,

May 23rd , 7:00 p.m., at the Vermillion Public Library. All caregivers of loved ones with any kind of memory loss are welcome to attend. Contact Fern Kauf-man, 605-624 4898 or Marilyn Abraham, 605 670-2076 for more information. Free Concert by Aaron Kerr and his band members from Swallows on Sun-

day, May 29th from 2 to 4pm at Pleasant Hill Chapel, 31141 476th Ave, West Akron. The CD, Union County Forever will be available for purchase.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR MAY: Jello, Pudding, and paper products (Kleenex, paper towels, and toilet paper)

Catholic Daughters Court #2560 Our Lady of the Rosary (Blessed Teresa) meeting has been moved from May 9th to the

16th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 in the Church. The current Mrs. Iowa International and Master Gardener, Roseanne Plante

will talk on her platform the “Extra Row Project.” She is a wonderful speaker and always has a great presentation.

ST PETER ANNOUNCEMENTS Found: A set of keys. Contact Joe Bernard at 605-310-3263 to claim. Free desks contact Joe Bernard if interested at 605-310-3263

SAVE THE DATE! TOTUS TUUS JULY 17-22

ELK POINT COMMUNITY GARDEN

Elk Point Community Garden provides FREE plots for residents to grow food and ornamental crops to promote affordable fresh produce and green living as well as to enjoy the relaxation and educational benefits of gardening. For more information contact Union County Wellness Coalition members David Bambas (605-659-5673) or Maggie Grassel (605-670-2302) .

Just a little humor Just after receiving his driver’s license, a minister’s son wanted to talk about using the family car. “I’ll make a deal with you,” his father said. “Bring your grades up, read your Bible more often, and get a haircut. Then you may use the car once or twice a week.” A

month later the question came up again. “Son,” the father said, “I’m proud of you. I see you studying hard and reading your Bible every day. But you didn’t get a haircut.” After a moment’s pause, the son replied, “Yeah, I’ve thought about that. But Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair.” “True," the father replied, “but maybe you noticed that they walked wherever they went.”

Blessed Teresa would like to welcome our newest parishioners, Ken & Margie Doyle, to our parish family. Thank you for being part of our community!

The 20th Annual “BISHOP’S CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT”

Benefiting Seminarian Education Fishing for a Few Good Men

The 20th Annual “Bishop’s Charity Fishing Tournaments” are scheduled for Monday, June 6th at Big Stone City Lakeside Park, Big Stone Lake and Monday June 13th, at West Whitlock Resort on Lake Oahe near Gettys-

burg. Even if you are not a fisherman, you can support the events by joining us following the fishing tournaments for Mass celebrated by Bishop Swain (at 3:30 pm) followed by an outdoor social and prime rib dinner.

Your participation will go a long way to support our future priests! For more information or to register, contact the Catholic Community Foundation at 605-988-3765, toll free at 1-888-246-3386 or on-line at www.cfesd.org.