January 30, 2011 - St. Joseph Catholic Church

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12:15pmMassatSt.Paul
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8:00amFirstSaturdayMassatSt.Joseph
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10:30amMassatSt.Paul
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1:00pmMassatSt.Joseph
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5:30pmMassatSt.Joseph
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St.Joseph:4:00—5:00pmonSaturday&Sunday
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St.Paul:2:00—3:00pmonSaturday
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This coming Wednesday, February 2nd, marks 40days
afterChristmas.OnthatdaythechurchtraditionallycelebratestheFeastofthePresentationofJesusintheTemple.Onthisdayweblesscandles.Ifyouhavecandlesyou wouldliketohaveblessed,bringthemtomassthatday
at7:00a.m.Also,youmaybuycandlesaftermass today
fromaWorldYouthDayparticipant,andbringthatcandletothe7:00a.m.massonWednesday.
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Hugstoallofyou asyoumake adifferenceinthelivesof
abused and neglected children in our area who are
placed in foster care. We so deeply have appreciated
your generous donations during the past years to our
Backpackprogramforthese children. Yourgenerosity
thisyearwassoamazingandwillhelpsomanychildren
feelmorecomfortableintheirnewhome.MayGodbless
eachofyouforyourlovingconcernforothers.
LoisBittner
BlackHillsFosterParentAssociation
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Haveyoualwayswantedtoknow howtodothejitterbug?Nowisyourchance!ThisMondaythejitterbugis
the featured dance being taught by Lonnie and Sandy
Keyser.Itdoesnot matterifyouhaveattendedanyof
the previous lessons, you can still come this Monday
nightfrom7to9p.m.attheSt.PaulParishHall.Thecost
is only $4per person or $8 per coupleper night. You
don'thaveto signupinadvance,justshowupandjoin
thefun!Hopetoseeyouthere!ForquestionscallClara
Kileyat892-4012.
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TheannualValentineSweetheartDanceisSaturday,February 12th starting at 8:00 p.m. at the SpearFish VFW,
3102FairgroundsLoop.Themusicwillbe providedby
CountryCousins.Therewillbelivemusic,dancing,door
prizes,andhorsd’oeuvres.Purchaseyour tickets today
atyourchurchofFice.Ticketswillalsobesoldaftermost
Masses.
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“WeFindourselvesatacrucialmomentineconomiclife.
Millionslackworkandthereissomuchwork todo.As
CatholicswelooktoJesusChrist,whotea chesus:“Apart
from me you can do nothing,” (Jn 15:5) but then reassuresuswith:“Iamwithyoualways”(Mt28:20).Pope
Benedict reminds us: “As we contemplate the vast
amount of work to be done, we are sustained by our
faiththatGodispresentalongsidethosewho come togetherinhisnametoworkforjustice.” BishopWilliamF.Murphy,LaborDayStatement,Sept.6,
2010,www.us ccb.org
IntegrityofAction!ClarityofThought!Learnaboutmarriage in today’s world and God’s desire for YOUR marriage. Attendthe nextWorld wide Marriage Encounter
Weekend, February 11-13, 2011 at Broom T ree Retreat
Center, Irene, SD. For more information or to register,
pleasecontactCurt&RochelleLauretat605-362-9145or
visitwww.WWME.org.AWeekendofDiscovery...Alifetime
oflove!
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Ifyouwereunabletoturninyourcompletedin-pew
survey today regarding the Ordination of a
new Bishop,pleasemailitnolaterthanFebruary7
to: Ordination Volunteer Subcommittee, Diocese of
RapidCity,POBox678,RapidCity,SD57709-0678.If
youdidnotreceiveanin-pewsurveyatMass,please
askyourpastorforthenameandcontactinforma tion
ofyourparishrepresentative.
Becausewedidnotexpecttoordainanewbishopin
2011,thediocesanbudgetdoesnotincludefundsfor
thisevent.IfyouwouldbewillingtoprovideFinancial
support, please send your check payable to "New
Bishop's Ordination," Diocese of Rapid City, PO Box
678,RapidCity,SD57709-0678.
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BoydBristowandKennyPutnamwillperforminconcert
at the United Methodist Church on Saturday, February
12th.Formoreinforma tioncall642-3457.
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FirstFridayMasswillbeheldonFebruary4a t5:30p.m.
in the chapel at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral.
Mass will be followed by prayers and devotions. First
SaturdayMassofReparationwillbeheldonFebruary5
at8:00a.m.inthechapelandwillbefollowedbyexpositionandtherosary.Formoreinformati on,contactEllen
Robertsonat718.9909.
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UnitedBloodServiceswouldliketothankallthosewho
participatedintheirblooddriveheldhereonDecember
16-17.Yourgenerosityallowedthemtocollectatotalof
40unitsontheFirstdayand33unitsonthesecondday
oftheblooddrive.
Yourhelphasassuredthatbloodandbloodproductsare therewhenp atientsneedthem.
Onbehalfofthe staffatUnitedBlood Services,thepatients,andtheirfamilies,thankyouforbeingpartofthis
importantcommunityservice.Welookforwardtoyour
participationinthenextblooddrive!
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Heal Your Grief Bereavement Support Group isaneightweek non-denominational group open to all Christian
adultswhoaregrievingthelossofalovedone.Thesupportgroupbeginsat7:00p.m.,Monday,January31,2011,
at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4500 Jackson Blvd., Rapid
City.Pleasecomeearlytoregister!Forinformationorto
pre-register, call Janece Rieman, 605-343-5547 or Jill at
FamilyLifeMinistries,605-343-3541.
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BeginningExperience®Separated&DivorcedSupport
Group, E
& L( A. The nondenominational group is open to all Christian men and
women who are hurting due to separation or divorce.
There is still timeto sign-up! Joinus at 7:00 p.m. on
ThursdayatSt.TheresetheLi ttle FlowerChurch,Rapid
City. Registration fee: $25.00; need-based scholarships
available.Pre-registrationisre quested!Formoreinformation and to pre-register, call Jill at Family Life Ministries,343-3541.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011! Join us for this year’s
event,“Celebratingthe25 thAnniversaryofMarriedSweethearts."Masswillbeheldat5:30p.m.atCathedralofOur
Lady of Perpetual Help. The dinner-dance will follow
Mass at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, Rapid
City. Registration is required! Registra tion fee: $55/
couple. Registration deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011!
Nolateregistrationswillbe acceptedafter thedeadline!
For more informa tion, please call Kathy at Family Life
Ministries at 343-3541 or e-mail at [email protected].
Note: We are collecting photographs from past M arried
Sweethearts events. Ifyou have photos you would like to
sharewithus,pleasecontactKathy.
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St.ThomasMore &St.ElizabethSetoninviteyoutoattend
ourOpenHouseSunday,January30 thfromnoonto2:00
p.m.tokickoffNa tionalCatholicSchoolsWeek.Helpus
celebrate the enduring value of Catholic education and
focus on the gift it provides to our youngpeople. Then
plantojoinusforgames,prizes,apettingzoo,foodand
funonFebruary5 thfrom10a.m.to2p.m.fortheAnnual
SetonWinterCarnival
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9:00amLayMinistryRomanMissalmeeting
10:30amCatholicDaughtersmeeting
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7:00amKnightsPancakeBreakfast
6:30pmLifeTeen
6:30pmConFirmation
ForMassandConfessiontimes,refertofrontpage.
St.JosephWeeklyCollection1/23/11
INCOME:
GeneralCollection
$3,959.00
BuildingFund $278.0 0
Children’sCollection
$34.75
Joseph Fund $95.00
Seminarian
$10.00
NewmanCollection
$420.0 0
Blessedaretheywhoarewhattheyareanddowhatthey
doforthesakeofthekingdom!TheGospeltodayassures
goodstewardsthattheirsufferingandtheirserviceon
behalfofthekingdomwillberewarded!
RenovationMonthlyPayment$5,000.00 RenovationLoanBalance:$171,982.68
Newman/ParkinglotMonthlyPayment:$1,100.00
Newman/ParkinglotLoanBalance:$78,259.2 9
YearEndStatementscanbepickedupinthechurch
ofViceorTamicanemailyourstatementormailyour
statementuponrequest.
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Youcanstillbeapartofthedirectory.Ifyouwereunabletogetyourpicturetakenyoumaysubmi tapictureof
you and/or your family. If you are in a group at the church please submit a picture with the group activity
andthenamesofthepeopleorcontactTamiandarrange
atimetohavehercome takeyourgrouppicture.Let’s
makethisthebestdirectoryyet! C)'D1
CatholicDaughterswillmeetonSaturday,February5th
attheCedarHouseat10:30a.m.
Thankyou,
MaryAnnKortmeyer
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Baptismal classes are offered once a month. The next
class is at St. Joseph Church on February 13th at 9:30
a.m. If you are planning on baptizing your baby soon,
pleasecontactyourchurchofFicetoregisterfortheclass.
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ThenextKnightsofColumbuspancakebreakfastis
February6thstartingat7:00a.m.
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Pleaseremembertobringbackyourbabybottlesforthe BellaPregnancyCenterfundraisertothechurchofFi ce byFebruary20th.
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EveryTuesdayisEucharisticAdorationRosaryfrom2 -3
pminthechapel.Everyoneiswelcome.
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24HourAdorationstartsonFriday,Fe bruary4th
beginning with the Extraordinary Form of the
Roman Rite Mass at 7:00 am and ending with
FirstSaturdayMassat8:00a.m.
Forthosesignedup,pleaseremembertocome at
yourassignedtimes.Ifanyonewhoissignedup
to adore needs a substitute please contact your
“captain”forthesetimeperiods.
• 7:00am—2:00pm(Friday)
MaryAnnKortmeyer642-8102
• 2:00pm—9:00p m(Friday)
LoganRoberts641-5106
• 9:00pm(Friday)-7:00am(Saturday)
KathieKlinckman641-5140
St. Paul Catholic Church - Belle Fourche, SD
MINIS TRY S CHEDULE
Rosary: Feb: Don Ward Mar: Clark Sowers
Feb 6: 10:30 a.m. Mass
L:
Brett Bachand, Margaret Logan
SAC: Marie Jacobs
EM: Rod & Renee Bisgaard, Dee and Bob Wagner,
Cheri Moke, Joan Klein
G/G: Bisgaard Family
MC: Maggie Sowers
AS:
Bricee Bisgaard, Bryce Nicholas, KeAnna Ward
U:
D. Anderson*, R. Bisgaard, A. Demos, J. Wolf
Music: Katie Sowers, Liz Day
Feb 13: 10:30 a.m. Mass
L:
Paul Gremse, Andrea Rhoads
SAC: Dee Tschetter
EM: Ed & Joyce Buchholz, Ron & Marilyn Schwans,
Leo and Pam Coughlin
G/G: Larry Gran Family
MC: Rebecca Meza
AS:
Bailee Ward, Cory Sowers, Jacob Butler
U:
J. Thompson*, G. Swanz, J. Severin, C. Snoozy
Music: Maggie Sowers, Allie Verry
Volunteers are needed as hostess during the photography
sessions. Please call the Office if you can help.
Robert Ryes lost all his possessions in a fire and has
placed a list of needed items in the Jan 26 Belle paper. If
you have household items that you could donate, please let
them know.
Photos: As we compile our parish directory, if you have
photos you would like to include, please email them to the
Office. Sacraments (First Communion, Confirmation,
Marriage, Baptisms) and activities (Edge, Knights, social
activities) are a MUST HAVE!! Email them today.
ST. PAUL PARISH HAPPENINGS
Jan 30:
Jan 31:
Feb 1:
Feb 2:
Feb 3:
Feb 6:
Knights Breakfast following mass - Hall
Dance Class - 7 to 9 pm - Hall
Olan Mills Photos - 2 - 9 pm - Church Hall
Olan Mills Photos - 2 - 9 pm - Church Hall
Finance Council Meeting - 6:30 pm - Rectory
Souper Bowl Sunday Bring an item for the Compassion Cupboard
Feb 9: Edge - 5:30 - Church Hall
Feb 13: Spanish Mass - 4:00 pm
Feb 16: Generations of Faith - 5:30 pm - Church Hall
Feb 17: Parish Council - 6:00 pm - Rectory
Feb 21: Knights of Columbus - 6:30 pm - Church Hall
Feb 23: Edge - 5:30 pm - Church Hall
Feb 27: First Communion Class - following Mass
Mar 3: Parish Council - 6:00 pm - Rectory
Mar 6: Mardi Gras Dinner
1/23/11
Edge Meals: A huge THANK YOU to our families who
are providing our upcoming Edge meals. Please plan for 65.
Feb 9: M. Woodard, J. Zwaschka, L. Jilek, L. Speirs
Feb 23: L. Kaitfors, J. Loux, C. Lambert, T. Ludens
Have you always wanted to know how to do the jitterbug?
Now is your chance! This Monday the jitterbug is the dance
being taught by Lonnie and Sandy Keyser. It does not matter
if you have attended any of the previous lessons, you can still
come Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Paul Parish Hall.
The cost is only $4 per person. You don't have to sign up in
advance, just show up and join the fun! Hope to see you
there! For questions call Clara Kiley at 892-4012.
Altar Servers: Training for new servers will be beginning
soon. Requirements are easy - you must be a 3rd grade
student or above, you must have received your First Holy
Communion and you are committed to doing your best.
Contact Clark at 723-3406.
KC Rifle Raffle is just around the corner. Prizes include a
shotgun, rechargeable drill and flashlight set, digital camera,
hunting knife and dinner for two. Get your tickets soon!! See
a Knights of Columbus member to purchase your ticket.
Forgot your contribution envelope? No cash on hand? No
problem.... Sign up today for E-TITHING! Your preset
amount automatically comes out of your account on the 20th
of the month. You may change or cancel at any time. Give
yourself peace of mind this year knowing your contribution is
always taken care of. E-tithing is easy to do and can save you
time & money on check costs. An authorization form is located in the entryway or see Patti at the office.
Tuesday Bible Study: You may join us on Tuesdays at 9:30
am at Country Place Living. This session is a study on
“Stewardship - Serving The Master.” You are welcome to
participate in the group for weekly readings and discussions.
Mardi Gras Dinner: The March 6 dinner is just around the
corner. We are still in need of hams and turkeys. There also
is a sign up sheet for various other areas in which you can
choose to help. Please stop by the table in the entry to donate
your time, talent or treasure.
Thank you for your consideration.
Budget Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Annual Contribution Budget:
Budgeted To Date:
Received To Date:
To Date Net:
$ 121,924.00
$ 67,996.30
$ 63,339.79
$ - 4,656.51
Weekly Contribution Budget:
Received Jan 23
Spanish Mass:
E-tithing:
Weekly Net
$
$
$
$
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2,344.70
1,501.50
2,100.00
1,256.80
February 6, 2011
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1
Is 58:7-10
Thus says the LORD:
Share your bread with the hungry,
shelter the oppressed and the homeless;
clothe the naked when you see them,
and do not turn your back on your own.
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,
and your wound shall quickly be healed;
your vindication shall go before you,
and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear
guard.
Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer,
you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am!
If you remove from your midst
oppression, false accusation and malicious speech;
if you bestow your bread on the hungry
and satisfy the afflicted;
then light shall rise for you in the darkness,
and the gloom shall become for you like midday.
1 Cor 2:1-5
Reading 2
When I came to you, brothers and sisters,
proclaiming the mystery of God,
I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom.
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with
you
except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,
and my message and my proclamation
were not with persuasive words of wisdom,
but with a demonstration of Spirit and power,
so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom
but on the power of God.
Mt 5:13-16
Gospel
Jesus said to his disciples:
“You are the salt of the earth.
But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seaPs 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
soned?
Responsorial Psalm
It is no longer good for anything
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upbut to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
right.
You are the light of the world.
Light shines through the darkness for the upright;
A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
he is gracious and merciful and just.
Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a
Well for the man who is gracious and lends,
bushel basket;
who conducts his affairs with justice.
it is set on a lampstand,
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upwhere it gives light to all in the house.
right.
Just so, your light must shine before others,
He shall never be moved;
that they may see your good deeds
the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.
and glorify your heavenly Father.”
An evil report he shall not fear;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear.
Lavishly he gives to the poor;
His justice shall endure forever;
his horn shall be exalted in glory.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
spaghetti dinner
to benefit our youth attending world
youth day in Madrid the summer of 2011
Learn more about this incredible pilgrimage!
Enjoy a home cooked spaghetti dinner provided by the
Spearfish Knights of Columbus!
Enjoy a slide show of previous world youth day pilgrims!
Meet our WYD Madrid Pilgrims!
Learn more about the Pilgrim Saints of WYD Madrid!
Take a treat home from our dessert auction!
No tickets or reservations required,
free will donation at the door
saturday, february 19, 2011
st. joseph catholic church
6:30 pm
Questions? Please contact Amy Julian at 605-642-2306 ext 113 or [email protected]
And with your spirit’
By Brian MacMichael
Last week, we looked at the newly translated opening prayer for Mass on the
First Sunday of Advent, which we will start using as part of the revised
Roman Missal in a year. Again, right now is a great time to learn about the
new English translation of the Mass, because Advent is a liturgical season
meant for preparing ourselves to welcome Jesus Christ. And since Christ is
especially present to us in the holy sacrifice of the Mass, the words we use
during worship are extremely important.
This week, we begin looking at the “Order of Mass” — that is, those parts of
the Mass that we pray every week, with only slight variations. For instance,
the priest always begins Mass by saying, “In the name of the Father, and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” We respond, “Amen.” By the way, these
familiar words will not change with the new Missal!
Immediately after the Sign of the Cross, the celebrant extends one of three
different liturgical greetings to the people, the most common of which is
simply, “The Lord be with you.” That, too, will remain the same. However,
our new response will be the first major change e in the Order of Mass.
Instead of “And also with you,” we will now be saying, “And with your spirit.”
This new response will also be made at the four other times during Mass
when this dialogue occurs: at the reading of the Gospel, at the beginning of
the Eucharistic Prayer, during the Our Father, and at the conclusion of Mass.
Why the change? At the most basic level, “and with your spirit” is the proper
translation of the original Latin text: “Et cum spiritu tuo.” By correctly
expressing this dialogue in English, we are actually aligning our translation
with that of all the other major language groups, which have long been
translating the Latin properly. For example, in Spanish, the response is “Y
con tu espíritu.”
There is an oft-told story of how Venerable Pope John Paul II initiated this
new English translation. John Paul II was renowned as a world traveler, and
he was also a very accomplished linguist, fluent in eight languages. During
his trips abroad, he prayed from many different translations of the Roman
Missal, and he began to notice discrepancies. So, he examined multiple
books side by side — such texts as the Latin, Italian, German, French, Polish
and English. What he discovered was that our existing English translation
was in need of considerable improvement. It is likely that the Holy Father’s
attention was particularly drawn to the fact that the English did not say,
“And with your spirit.”
But even beyond the linguistic, the recovery of the word “spirit” also carries
Scriptural meaning. One form or other of “The Lord be with you” appears
multiple times in the Bible, including the greeting given by the Archangel
Gabriel to Mary at the Annunciation: “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with
you.” — Lk 1:28. Then, in the Pauline epistles, multiple variations of “The
Lord be with your spirit” are employed as parting words to different Church
communities. Understood together, this liturgical dialogue in the Mass is an
exchange whereby all present — both priest and congregation — ask that
the Holy Spirit (whom we call “the Lord, the giver of life” in the Nicene
Creed) establish a stronger communion among us.
In addition, for the congregation to answer the priest, “And with your spirit,”
is actually a theological statement about what we Catholics believe regarding
ordained ministers. The catechism (No. 367) speaks of how “spirit” can refer
to an elevation of the soul, whereby the soul “is raised beyond all it deserves
to communion with God.” Through Holy Orders, Christ has forever
configured the priest’s soul to Himself in a
special way, by the power of the Holy Spirit. By
specifically referencing the priest’s spirit, we
can affirm this transformation and pray for his
ministry.
This new response of “And with your spirit” will
be a difficult change to remember — perhaps
one of the most difficult for us laity. Although it
is a seemingly minor adjustment, our current
response has become second nature to us.
However, it will not take long to grow
accustomed to the new wording, especially
given its frequency. Above all, we should reflect
on how it conveys the content of Sacred
Scripture, as well as the work of the Holy Spirit
in the Church.
Brian MacMichael is the director of Liturgy
for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Indiana
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES – 01/19/11
Father Tim
Cathy Sulentic-Morcom
Ted Miles
Mary Ann Kortmeyer
Jodie Simons
Kevin Pummel
Father Timothy
Vice President
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters
St. Paul Church Liaison
Elected
Sandra Mattern President
Susan Hupp
Altar Society
Larry Vavruska Elected
Don Sargent
Elected
Dick Grady
Elected
Sara Owen
Secretary
St. Joseph Parish Council met on Wednesday 19th January, 2011, commencing 12pm. Council Members
present were Father Tim, Sandy Mattern, Cathy Sulentic-Morcom, Mary Ann Kortmeyer, Susan
Hupp, Jodie Simons, Larry Vavruska, Dick Grady and Sara Owen.
Larry moved to approve the Minutes of 15 th Dec. Susan seconded them and all were in favor.
The Knights of Columbus were not represented. However, Ted had forwarded details to Sandy Mattern.
The Free Throw Contest is to be held at the High School on 30 th January. A pancake breakfast is
scheduled for 6 th February. The Knights of Columbus will hold their regular meeting with a wild
game feed on 7 th February. The Valentines’ Dance is to be held at the VFW on 12 th February and
there is to be an officer’s meeting on 14 th February.
The Catholic Daughters were represented by Mary Ann Kortmeyer. They have not had a meeting this
month due to the inclement weather.
Susan Hupp represented the Altar Society. Their January Meeting has been changed to Monday 24 th January commencing 5.30pm. This will consist of a social event with a brief update from Susan. Gloria Baker is to discuss her trip to Africa. The Parish Council discussed food ideas for the Festival
in the Park this summer.
Due to the resignation of the Finance Chairman the Finance Committee was represented by Fr. Tim. Father Tim handed out the December Financial Statement. $78,259.29 is owing on the Parking Lot
loan and $171,982.68 owing on the Renovation Loan. There appears to be a trend over the last 4
years with people giving more during the months of June-December and less during the months of
January-June. $3,700 has been raised from the Newman Newsletters being sent out to alumni outside of our parish, with still one more newsletter to be sent out. Discussions began pertaining to
the new budget.
$28,000 has generously been donated to purchase an organ for St. Joseph Church. (Model No. CF
-30 Chapel Series by Allen). It has been purchased from the company who has been servicing our
present organ for the last 20 years. The new organ has a computer which automatically senses the
touch of the pianist/organist, making necessary adjustments. Lessons will be given. There is no resale value on our current organ; therefore it is to be given to St. Paul Church which does not have
an organ. With less frequent use at St. Paul Church, we are hoping it will suffice for the immediate
future. The company whick is to deliver the new organ will also deliver the old organ to St. Paul
Church. There will be an approx. cost of $1,000 for wiring at St. Paul Church for the speakers.
We will receive the organ within 3 months, at the very latest.
Jodie Simons represented St. Paul Church. They held their Parish Council Meeting on 6 th January, 2011. Collections are down 3.5% through the end of October but still $4,000 more than this time, last year. The roof is still
leaking but in a different place. The Knights of Columbus had breakfast in November & January. Deacon Klein
reported that 60-70 college students attend the Newman Center regularly. The Confirmation Retreat in December was cancelled, due to the inclement
Father’s Report
3 college students attended the ‘College Student Summit’ last year. This resulted in the students becoming great leaders for the Newman Center. Two of these leaders are to graduate this year and Father Tim would like to send 5-6 students this year. 23 college students attended the Focus Conference
last year and 15 students are to attend the Focus Conference this month. Lisa Fahey has done a superb job with the Newman Newsletter and now has added a further 1,000 people to the database.
Liturgy – The changes coming into effect with the new Roman Missal next Advent are starting to be
taught at G.O.F. We are presently in Ordinary time but still chanting the prayers. This is in accordance with the new edition of the Roman Missal & a document published in 1967 pertaining to the 3
Masses (Low, High & Solemn). Father Tim to give a brief outline during Mass explaining that we are
implementing this now, in readiness for Advent. When we have a feast day, the music will need to be
more complex.
There are 10 candidates for RCIA this year, with no baptisms, at present.
Parish Directory – Jodie reported that coverage for receiving people have been good.
Election of Officers – To be discussed in detail next month.
Budget – A Budget Committee has been formed with members from the Finance Council, consisting of
Whitney Driscoll, Jon Pochop and Madeleine Custis.
Any Other Business - Sandy stated that a survey is to be handed out to parishioners on 29 th-30 th January regarding Ordinance/installation of our new Bishop (as and when one is appointed). The Ordination will be carried out at the Civic Center in Rapid City; therefore ushers, greeters, etc will be required for this occasion.
Sandy enquired as to whether any more information is available regarding the proposed trip to Jerusalem in the spring of next year. Father Tim commented that Father Timothy is hoping to receive brochures by 1st February.
Cathy Sulentic-Morcom, Becky Byrum and Lisa Merchen are volunteers, on behalf of St. Joseph
Church, for the Bella Pregnancy Resource Center. They will be handing out baby bottles to all parishioners this weekend to take home, fill with coins and bring back. The bottles in turn will be given
back to Bella Pregnancy Resource Center.
Father Tim led the closing prayer.
The next meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 16 th February, 2011 at 12pm.