WELCOME
to the St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Sioux Falls, SD) Website
to the St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Sioux Falls, SD) Website
The mission of St. Katharine Drexel Parish is to gather
together as a community of faith, sharing the Word of
God with all of our neighbors through our words and
example. We emphasize the sanctity of the Eucharist
in our daily lives and encourage good stewardship and
lifelong Catholic Christian education. Our consistent
message is "Come home to Christ".
together as a community of faith, sharing the Word of
God with all of our neighbors through our words and
example. We emphasize the sanctity of the Eucharist
in our daily lives and encourage good stewardship and
lifelong Catholic Christian education. Our consistent
message is "Come home to Christ".
Are you new to our parish? We would love to have you become
an active part of our faith community. Please stop after Mass and
introduce yourself to Fr. Joe. He will give you a card of introduction
to fill out. Or, you can request more information, ask a question, or
have someone contact you by filling out the simple form here.
Welcome!
an active part of our faith community. Please stop after Mass and
introduce yourself to Fr. Joe. He will give you a card of introduction
to fill out. Or, you can request more information, ask a question, or
have someone contact you by filling out the simple form here.
Welcome!
HOW TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE and “PRO-LIFE”? Here are a
few golden opportunities: (Sign-up sheets are available at the table
after Mass or call the parish office.)
+St. Katharine Drexel & St. Michael Parishes gather to pray the
Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood the 25th of each month at
6 p.m. & the 1st, 10th, and 15th at noon.
+CAN (Catholic Advocate Network) operates by contacting you via e-
mail or phone when important pro-life and social justice bills are
being introduced in the legislative session. You in turn are asked to
contact your legislators by e-mail, letter, or phone to convey how
you would like them to vote. You can play an important role in
helping to ensure that legislation includes morals & values of our
Catholic faith!
few golden opportunities: (Sign-up sheets are available at the table
after Mass or call the parish office.)
+St. Katharine Drexel & St. Michael Parishes gather to pray the
Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood the 25th of each month at
6 p.m. & the 1st, 10th, and 15th at noon.
+CAN (Catholic Advocate Network) operates by contacting you via e-
mail or phone when important pro-life and social justice bills are
being introduced in the legislative session. You in turn are asked to
contact your legislators by e-mail, letter, or phone to convey how
you would like them to vote. You can play an important role in
helping to ensure that legislation includes morals & values of our
Catholic faith!
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1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1 (Click here for map)
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Click on the image above
to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
“If I can say of an action: ‘I
did it out of love of God,’
there is something about
it that will last through all
eternity.”
St. Katharine Drexel
did it out of love of God,’
there is something about
it that will last through all
eternity.”
St. Katharine Drexel
This mural can be seen
at St. Joseph Cathedral
Sacred Heart Chapel in
Sioux Falls.
at St. Joseph Cathedral
Sacred Heart Chapel in
Sioux Falls.
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
“Peacefully do at each
moment what at that
moment ought to be
done.”
St. Katharine Drexel
moment what at that
moment ought to be
done.”
St. Katharine Drexel
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Miss an announcement at Mass? Our parish bulletins are
now available in one place online! Use the link on the left
side of the page or click here to view this past weekend's
bulletin or dig into our bulletin archives.
now available in one place online! Use the link on the left
side of the page or click here to view this past weekend's
bulletin or dig into our bulletin archives.
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DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM
If you haven’t noticed already, in the envelopes that you receive
monthly there is purple-edged envelope marked for Debt
Reduction. We have a $4.4 million debt with the Diocese of Sioux
Falls that we incurred in order to build our church. We are currently
taking steps to add on to our campus by building a multipurpose
room/gym, a youth room, additional classrooms for school and
Religious Education and a larger kitchen for parish events and the
school lunch program. We are attempting to do this without
increasing our debt, using the money pledged for our Continuing the
Journey campaign. This pledge includes paying $20,000 each
month in interest on our current debt but it does not decrease the
principal on the loan at all.
The purpose of the Debt Reduction envelope is to start applying the
amount received in these envelopes toward the principal on our
debt. I invite you to become a “Principal Partner” to help retire some
of the debt that we have accrued. There is no pledge card to fill out-
simply enclose an amount that you wish to commit toward debt
reduction. This envelope will be enclosed each month in your
monthly envelopes. You can choose whether to give monthly,
quarterly or even yearly. At the end of each month, the money
collected will be sent to the Diocese to pay on the principal amount.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Katharine Drexel
Parish. Your donations of time, talent and treasure bless all
members of our parish.
If you haven’t noticed already, in the envelopes that you receive
monthly there is purple-edged envelope marked for Debt
Reduction. We have a $4.4 million debt with the Diocese of Sioux
Falls that we incurred in order to build our church. We are currently
taking steps to add on to our campus by building a multipurpose
room/gym, a youth room, additional classrooms for school and
Religious Education and a larger kitchen for parish events and the
school lunch program. We are attempting to do this without
increasing our debt, using the money pledged for our Continuing the
Journey campaign. This pledge includes paying $20,000 each
month in interest on our current debt but it does not decrease the
principal on the loan at all.
The purpose of the Debt Reduction envelope is to start applying the
amount received in these envelopes toward the principal on our
debt. I invite you to become a “Principal Partner” to help retire some
of the debt that we have accrued. There is no pledge card to fill out-
simply enclose an amount that you wish to commit toward debt
reduction. This envelope will be enclosed each month in your
monthly envelopes. You can choose whether to give monthly,
quarterly or even yearly. At the end of each month, the money
collected will be sent to the Diocese to pay on the principal amount.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Katharine Drexel
Parish. Your donations of time, talent and treasure bless all
members of our parish.
ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL:
BEACON OF HOPE!
St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls is currently undergoing a massive
renovation/beautification process. This project began several years ago when
Bishop Carlson ordered the improvement of the foundation and water drainage
around the structure. He also moved the chapel upstairs into the old sacristy
and turned the basement into the Cathedral Parish Hall.
Bishop Swain has taken it upon himself to continue these improvements by
moving the project into its final phase of renovation. This includes repainting
the plaster relief sculptures, marbleizing the pillars, and updating the wiring
and the air handling system.
What is so important about the Cathedral? When our Christian faith was just
beginning, each area only had one church where the bishop of that area
resided and celebrated the sacraments. As the faith grew, other churches were
built under the governance of the bishop so the faithful could more easily attend
Mass and have access to a priest and the sacraments. The original church, the
cathedral, continued to be the main church of each area, sometimes referred to
as the “mother church”.
In the Sioux Falls Diocese, which encompasses all of east-river South Dakota,
that mother church is St. Joseph Cathedral. Although there is a parish that is
served by the Cathedral, the church itself is the focal point for all in our diocese.
Indeed, St. Joseph Cathedral is the true home of all Catholics in eastern South
Dakota.
This past weekend, you were asked to consider giving a donation to the
Cathedral restoration project. At St. Katharine Drexel Parish, it may seem like
we’re constantly asking you to give. We have our own building project going on,
our own day-to-day expenses to cover and we just asked you for CFSA gifts. We
thought about skipping participation in the appeal but then reconsidered. St.
Joseph Cathedral is the “Beacon of Hope” for St. Katharine Drexel parishioners
too, and you should have the opportunity to participate if you are able.
Remember, the Cathedral is your church, too. Please consider a gift to this
worthy project.
BEACON OF HOPE!
St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls is currently undergoing a massive
renovation/beautification process. This project began several years ago when
Bishop Carlson ordered the improvement of the foundation and water drainage
around the structure. He also moved the chapel upstairs into the old sacristy
and turned the basement into the Cathedral Parish Hall.
Bishop Swain has taken it upon himself to continue these improvements by
moving the project into its final phase of renovation. This includes repainting
the plaster relief sculptures, marbleizing the pillars, and updating the wiring
and the air handling system.
What is so important about the Cathedral? When our Christian faith was just
beginning, each area only had one church where the bishop of that area
resided and celebrated the sacraments. As the faith grew, other churches were
built under the governance of the bishop so the faithful could more easily attend
Mass and have access to a priest and the sacraments. The original church, the
cathedral, continued to be the main church of each area, sometimes referred to
as the “mother church”.
In the Sioux Falls Diocese, which encompasses all of east-river South Dakota,
that mother church is St. Joseph Cathedral. Although there is a parish that is
served by the Cathedral, the church itself is the focal point for all in our diocese.
Indeed, St. Joseph Cathedral is the true home of all Catholics in eastern South
Dakota.
This past weekend, you were asked to consider giving a donation to the
Cathedral restoration project. At St. Katharine Drexel Parish, it may seem like
we’re constantly asking you to give. We have our own building project going on,
our own day-to-day expenses to cover and we just asked you for CFSA gifts. We
thought about skipping participation in the appeal but then reconsidered. St.
Joseph Cathedral is the “Beacon of Hope” for St. Katharine Drexel parishioners
too, and you should have the opportunity to participate if you are able.
Remember, the Cathedral is your church, too. Please consider a gift to this
worthy project.
Pastoral Planning Update
Since we started the planning process in January, the Diocesan
Pastoral Planning Committee was given a change in the number of
priests we were working with. At the start of our proceedings, we
were given the task of serving the 10 parishes in Sioux Falls, 1 in
Brandon, and the 4.5 chaplains at the hospitals, prison and colleges
by 2012 with 12 priests instead of the current 19. After the first two
meetings, Deacon Roger Heidt reported at the third meeting that we
did not have to worry about the chaplain positions as Bishop Swain
would cover those. Our task now is to staff the parishes of Sioux
Falls and Brandon with 12 priests and look at ways we can become
more vibrant and faithful Catholic parishes.
At our last meeting we came to a consensus on the following items:
at Holy Spirit Parish to begin finalizing our recommendations to the
Bishop. Everyone is welcome and there is an open microphone for
audience comments and questions at the end of the meeting.If you
have any question or comments, feel free to e-mail me at
wvandenhemel@gmail.com. -Bill Van Den Hemel
Since we started the planning process in January, the Diocesan
Pastoral Planning Committee was given a change in the number of
priests we were working with. At the start of our proceedings, we
were given the task of serving the 10 parishes in Sioux Falls, 1 in
Brandon, and the 4.5 chaplains at the hospitals, prison and colleges
by 2012 with 12 priests instead of the current 19. After the first two
meetings, Deacon Roger Heidt reported at the third meeting that we
did not have to worry about the chaplain positions as Bishop Swain
would cover those. Our task now is to staff the parishes of Sioux
Falls and Brandon with 12 priests and look at ways we can become
more vibrant and faithful Catholic parishes.
At our last meeting we came to a consensus on the following items:
- Priest Numbers at parishes: St. Michael Parish-2, Holy Spirit
Parish-2, St. Therese Parish-1, Christ the King Parish-1, St.
Lambert Parish-1, St. Mary Parish-1, St. Katharine Drexel
Parish-1, Risen Savior Parish-1, St. Joseph Cathedral Parish-
2. - Close Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and combine it with St.
Joseph Cathedral and St. Josephine Bakhita Parishes. - Establish a Newman Center or Newman Club at Christ the
King Parish. - Explore transitioning some of the priest’s administrative duties
of the parish to lay people. - Investigate the feasibility of establishing a parish in Harrisburg.
at Holy Spirit Parish to begin finalizing our recommendations to the
Bishop. Everyone is welcome and there is an open microphone for
audience comments and questions at the end of the meeting.If you
have any question or comments, feel free to e-mail me at
wvandenhemel@gmail.com. -Bill Van Den Hemel
Come and pray the Rosary with us
each Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. on
the site of our new addition. We
pray for the safety of the workers
and in gratitude for all who have
contributed in so many ways
toward the success of our project.
each Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. on
the site of our new addition. We
pray for the safety of the workers
and in gratitude for all who have
contributed in so many ways
toward the success of our project.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW, FR. JOE?
If you have been out of town for a while you must come by the parish
and see all the progress that is taking place with our new addition.
The walls for the gym/parish hall are going up rapidly and the
builders tell us that within four or five weeks most of the outer walls
will be up. Continue to pray for the safety of those involved in our
building project and for the generosity of all of our parish. We are
greatly blessed that so many people have already committed to
supporting this project in one way or another. Remember our motto:
“Everyone does something.”
NORTH TO ALASKA
On Wednesday, July 21st, four priest friends and I traveled to
Fairbanks, AK to see Bishop Don Kettler. He is a very good friend
and he has now been in Fairbanks for eight years. We thought it
was about time that we went to see him because we haven’t visited
since his ordination. We plan on spending time in Denali National
Park and some time in Valdez. From there, we hope to go halibut
fishing and then tour a fishing village.
I thank all the staff who take over while I am gone. I also thank Fr.
Jim Bream for being here for the weekend Masses and Msgr. Jim
Doyle and Fr. Jim Zimmer for helping with daily Masses. The daily
Mass schedule will remain the same with the exception of Tues., July
27th. There will be no confessions or Mass, but Deacon John Devlin
will be here for a Communion Service.
I will not be present when our seminarian, John Iverson, will depart.
He will be leaving us this Sunday, July 25th. It has been a pleasure
having him here with us and we hope to see him regularly in the
future.
If you have been out of town for a while you must come by the parish
and see all the progress that is taking place with our new addition.
The walls for the gym/parish hall are going up rapidly and the
builders tell us that within four or five weeks most of the outer walls
will be up. Continue to pray for the safety of those involved in our
building project and for the generosity of all of our parish. We are
greatly blessed that so many people have already committed to
supporting this project in one way or another. Remember our motto:
“Everyone does something.”
NORTH TO ALASKA
On Wednesday, July 21st, four priest friends and I traveled to
Fairbanks, AK to see Bishop Don Kettler. He is a very good friend
and he has now been in Fairbanks for eight years. We thought it
was about time that we went to see him because we haven’t visited
since his ordination. We plan on spending time in Denali National
Park and some time in Valdez. From there, we hope to go halibut
fishing and then tour a fishing village.
I thank all the staff who take over while I am gone. I also thank Fr.
Jim Bream for being here for the weekend Masses and Msgr. Jim
Doyle and Fr. Jim Zimmer for helping with daily Masses. The daily
Mass schedule will remain the same with the exception of Tues., July
27th. There will be no confessions or Mass, but Deacon John Devlin
will be here for a Communion Service.
I will not be present when our seminarian, John Iverson, will depart.
He will be leaving us this Sunday, July 25th. It has been a pleasure
having him here with us and we hope to see him regularly in the
future.
Deacon’s Digest
"And I tell you, ask and you will receive;
seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9
We hear these words of Jesus in today’s Gospel reading and the question is
this: Do we really believe them? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably
prayed for many things and asked for many favors that seemingly have gone
unanswered. There was a time in my life that I actually stopped asking for
anything in prayer because I didn’t want to be disappointed. Then, a good friend
convinced me that God answers EVERY prayer in some way, the key is to trust
God.
I experienced this in a very personal way a few years ago at St. Michael Parish.
When Fr. Joe was the Pastor, he had encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary
every day for peace in the world. This was soon after 9/11/01 and there was a
great deal of uncertainty, fear and anger in the collective heart and soul of our
society. I decided to take him up on it, and I prayed faithfully that God would
grant us peace. When God appeared to be ignoring those prayers, I was
tempted to quit but decided to keep it up for an entire year. As you know, we still
don’t have peace in the world but something much more extraordinary
happened. I found that I was much more at peace. Although God hadn’t done
exactly what I thought should be done, He did what needed to be done. You
see, God knows that there will NEVER be peace in the world until His people
know peace in their hearts.
So keep asking, knocking and seeking. God is listening! Ask God to fulfill the
deepest desire of your heart. Ask everyday until you’re sure you know the
answer. The answer may not come in the exact way you expect it to or want it to,
but it will come.
“Everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the
one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Luke 11: 10
"And I tell you, ask and you will receive;
seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9
We hear these words of Jesus in today’s Gospel reading and the question is
this: Do we really believe them? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably
prayed for many things and asked for many favors that seemingly have gone
unanswered. There was a time in my life that I actually stopped asking for
anything in prayer because I didn’t want to be disappointed. Then, a good friend
convinced me that God answers EVERY prayer in some way, the key is to trust
God.
I experienced this in a very personal way a few years ago at St. Michael Parish.
When Fr. Joe was the Pastor, he had encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary
every day for peace in the world. This was soon after 9/11/01 and there was a
great deal of uncertainty, fear and anger in the collective heart and soul of our
society. I decided to take him up on it, and I prayed faithfully that God would
grant us peace. When God appeared to be ignoring those prayers, I was
tempted to quit but decided to keep it up for an entire year. As you know, we still
don’t have peace in the world but something much more extraordinary
happened. I found that I was much more at peace. Although God hadn’t done
exactly what I thought should be done, He did what needed to be done. You
see, God knows that there will NEVER be peace in the world until His people
know peace in their hearts.
So keep asking, knocking and seeking. God is listening! Ask God to fulfill the
deepest desire of your heart. Ask everyday until you’re sure you know the
answer. The answer may not come in the exact way you expect it to or want it to,
but it will come.
“Everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the
one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Luke 11: 10
Thank you for your generosity, hospitality and kindness during my
recent stay at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. I met so many wonderful
people including some former students of mine. The staff has been
pleasant to work with and has patiently endured my lack of skill in
many areas. You are a people of strong faith and it has been
exciting to witness the continued growth of the parish.
Deserving a special thank you are those families who invited me to
their homes (the suppers were delicious!) and the softball team for
letting me play in one of their games. I will keep all of you in my
prayers as I continue to discern my vocation.
-John Iverson
recent stay at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. I met so many wonderful
people including some former students of mine. The staff has been
pleasant to work with and has patiently endured my lack of skill in
many areas. You are a people of strong faith and it has been
exciting to witness the continued growth of the parish.
Deserving a special thank you are those families who invited me to
their homes (the suppers were delicious!) and the softball team for
letting me play in one of their games. I will keep all of you in my
prayers as I continue to discern my vocation.
-John Iverson