+Men’s Spiritual Luncheons with Fr. Jim Mason are held on
the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Cathedral Parish
Hall from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The next one will be on March 10th.
+St. Patrick Parish Ham Dinner Sunday, March 14th from 11
a.m.-2 p.m. (in Montrose.) The price is $7.00 for adults & $4.00
for students K-7. Maximum family price is $25.
+Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on March 12-14th. Healing the
trauma of abortion. Strictly confidential. A safe, loving, non-
judgmental environment. Scripture-based retreat exercises.
Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 for registration materials &
more information or email mmergen@sfcatholic.org.
+Day of Intercessory Prayer for Priests: Saturday, March 13th
at Holy Spirit Parish, Mitchell, SD. In an effort to support the
priests of our diocese, Charismatic Renewal is sponsoring “A
Day of Intercessory Prayer for Priests” using praise, worship,
adoration & intercession. The day begins at 10 a.m. & will
conclude at 3 p.m. A freewill lunch will be served. Pre-
registration is requested for planning purposes. To register,
or for more information, contact Jane Barz at
cottonwoodfrm@santel.net or 940-4101.
+Soup & Baked Potato Supper at St. Katharine Drexel Parish
on Friday, March 19th following 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Freewill offering. Sponsored by the Parish Activities Comm.
+Program for Parents: Sat., Mar. 20th from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Phelan, clinical psychologist & author will present
his “1-2-3 Magic Program for Parents of Ages 2-12” via DVD
with group discussion & exercises. Program includes: 1)
Controlling Obnoxious Behaviors, 2) Encouraging Good
Behavior, 3) Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship.
Come to 523 N. Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls. Please use the 4th
Street door. Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 to register.
Space limited.
+SFCS Takes It to the Court at the Skyforce Game on Friday,
March 26th! O’GHS student groups will perform throughout
the evening & SFCS students can join in the fan tunnel
before the game! Not only do you get a great deal on the
tickets, but a portion of each ticket sold goes back to SFCS.
Please call the SFCS Development Office at 336-6354 for
ticket information.
+Life in the Spirit Seminar hosted by Bread of Life Prayer
Group at St. Lambert Parish on Fri., March 26th from 7-9:30 p.
m., Sat., March 27th from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 &
includes Saturday lunch and supper. Some financial
assistance available. For more information call Joan Brown at
332-9009 or Mary Zimmer at 339-1803.
+Resurrection Eggs craft project for ages 4+ with an adult on
Saturday, Mar. 27th, 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish.
Please call the Parish Office to register.
+Lenten Day of Recollection: “The Meaning of Holy Week,”
Sat., Mar. 27th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish in Sioux Falls. All are invited; there is no cost.
+Theology of the Body with by Christopher West at Holy Spirit
Parish on Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is
$40 per person or $75 per couple. Lunch will be provided.
Christopher West has devoted himself to helping people
understand “Theology of the Body”, a topic that was very
close to the late John Paul II. Registration forms are available
in the Gathering Space on the table next to the Parish Office.
+Natural Family Planning & Fertility Care: For information and
a list of instructors and physicians, call the Family and
Children Faith Formation Office at 988-3776.
+Do You Feel Called to the Priesthood or Consecrated Life?
Contact our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. James Mason,
at 336-8088 or email: jmason@sfcatholic.org
the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Cathedral Parish
Hall from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The next one will be on March 10th.
+St. Patrick Parish Ham Dinner Sunday, March 14th from 11
a.m.-2 p.m. (in Montrose.) The price is $7.00 for adults & $4.00
for students K-7. Maximum family price is $25.
+Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on March 12-14th. Healing the
trauma of abortion. Strictly confidential. A safe, loving, non-
judgmental environment. Scripture-based retreat exercises.
Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 for registration materials &
more information or email mmergen@sfcatholic.org.
+Day of Intercessory Prayer for Priests: Saturday, March 13th
at Holy Spirit Parish, Mitchell, SD. In an effort to support the
priests of our diocese, Charismatic Renewal is sponsoring “A
Day of Intercessory Prayer for Priests” using praise, worship,
adoration & intercession. The day begins at 10 a.m. & will
conclude at 3 p.m. A freewill lunch will be served. Pre-
registration is requested for planning purposes. To register,
or for more information, contact Jane Barz at
cottonwoodfrm@santel.net or 940-4101.
+Soup & Baked Potato Supper at St. Katharine Drexel Parish
on Friday, March 19th following 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Freewill offering. Sponsored by the Parish Activities Comm.
+Program for Parents: Sat., Mar. 20th from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Phelan, clinical psychologist & author will present
his “1-2-3 Magic Program for Parents of Ages 2-12” via DVD
with group discussion & exercises. Program includes: 1)
Controlling Obnoxious Behaviors, 2) Encouraging Good
Behavior, 3) Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship.
Come to 523 N. Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls. Please use the 4th
Street door. Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 to register.
Space limited.
+SFCS Takes It to the Court at the Skyforce Game on Friday,
March 26th! O’GHS student groups will perform throughout
the evening & SFCS students can join in the fan tunnel
before the game! Not only do you get a great deal on the
tickets, but a portion of each ticket sold goes back to SFCS.
Please call the SFCS Development Office at 336-6354 for
ticket information.
+Life in the Spirit Seminar hosted by Bread of Life Prayer
Group at St. Lambert Parish on Fri., March 26th from 7-9:30 p.
m., Sat., March 27th from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 &
includes Saturday lunch and supper. Some financial
assistance available. For more information call Joan Brown at
332-9009 or Mary Zimmer at 339-1803.
+Resurrection Eggs craft project for ages 4+ with an adult on
Saturday, Mar. 27th, 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish.
Please call the Parish Office to register.
+Lenten Day of Recollection: “The Meaning of Holy Week,”
Sat., Mar. 27th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish in Sioux Falls. All are invited; there is no cost.
+Theology of the Body with by Christopher West at Holy Spirit
Parish on Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is
$40 per person or $75 per couple. Lunch will be provided.
Christopher West has devoted himself to helping people
understand “Theology of the Body”, a topic that was very
close to the late John Paul II. Registration forms are available
in the Gathering Space on the table next to the Parish Office.
+Natural Family Planning & Fertility Care: For information and
a list of instructors and physicians, call the Family and
Children Faith Formation Office at 988-3776.
+Do You Feel Called to the Priesthood or Consecrated Life?
Contact our Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. James Mason,
at 336-8088 or email: jmason@sfcatholic.org
Check out the Diocesan website for retreat and educational
opportunities at www.sfcatholic.org.
opportunities at www.sfcatholic.org.
Are you moving? Do you need to register in our parish? If
you have any changes in address or family information, please give
us call at the office. If you are new and would like to register, please
stop after Mass today and introduce yourself to Fr. Joe.
you have any changes in address or family information, please give
us call at the office. If you are new and would like to register, please
stop after Mass today and introduce yourself to Fr. Joe.
Pregnant? Alone? Afraid? Call Birthright 977-4781, Catholic
Family Services 988-3775 or St. Katharine Drexel Parish 275-6870.
Family Services 988-3775 or St. Katharine Drexel Parish 275-6870.
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to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
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
“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
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
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.
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
From the St. Katharine Drexel Parish Social Ministries
Committee:
Please join us at the Planned Parenthood Clinic on the 1st, 10th,
and 15th of each month at noon to pray for an end to abortion. We
also pray there on the 25th of each month at 6:00 p.m. Prayer
makes a difference!
Committee:
Please join us at the Planned Parenthood Clinic on the 1st, 10th,
and 15th of each month at noon to pray for an end to abortion. We
also pray there on the 25th of each month at 6:00 p.m. Prayer
makes a difference!
The Welcoming Committee is looking for
parishioners who are willing to act as a “parish
buddy” to new members. If you enjoy meeting
new people, want to make a difference in someone’s
life and are interested in welcoming new members to our parish,
please call the Parish Office for details.
parishioners who are willing to act as a “parish
buddy” to new members. If you enjoy meeting
new people, want to make a difference in someone’s
life and are interested in welcoming new members to our parish,
please call the Parish Office for details.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Can you give one hour a week to the Lord? Below are open hours and hours
with only one adorer at St. Michael Parish Chapel, 26th Street & Marion Road.
Monday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m.*, 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 7-8 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11
a.m.-noon, noon-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 11 p.m.-midnight
Tuesday: 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 7-8 a.m., 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon
Wednesday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 9-10 a.m.,
noon-1 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
Thursday: 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, noon-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 11
p.m.-midnight
Friday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 5-6 p.m.
*Slots in bold are completely open.
Please call Anne at St. Michael Parish (361-1600) if you can and would like to
pray at one of these times.
Can you give one hour a week to the Lord? Below are open hours and hours
with only one adorer at St. Michael Parish Chapel, 26th Street & Marion Road.
Monday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m.*, 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 7-8 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11
a.m.-noon, noon-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 11 p.m.-midnight
Tuesday: 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 7-8 a.m., 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon
Wednesday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 9-10 a.m.,
noon-1 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
Thursday: 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 4-5 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, noon-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 11
p.m.-midnight
Friday: Midnight-1 a.m., 1-2 a.m., 2-3 a.m., 5-6 p.m.
*Slots in bold are completely open.
Please call Anne at St. Michael Parish (361-1600) if you can and would like to
pray at one of these times.
GROUNDS COMMITTEE WISHLIST
Our Grounds Committee is in need of the items listed here. If
you are able to donate the item itself, or can donate the
money to purchase it, please contact the Parish Office.
Our Grounds Committee is in need of the items listed here. If
you are able to donate the item itself, or can donate the
money to purchase it, please contact the Parish Office.
- Riding lawnmower (new or used)
- Heavy duty gas trimmer $250
- Hose reels (2) $40 ea.
- Large push broom $30
- Air compressor (10 gal. or larger) $250
- Gas-powered pressure washer $300
- Gas-powered blower $70
Foundation, a Parents’ Group
We gather Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room in the
Parish Office to discuss our role as Catholic parents, friends, and
spouses. Please join us. For more information contact Stacey
Peterson: 321-6185, Jill Pellicotte: 362-5882 or Laura Kallhoff:361-
6924. Childcare is provided.
We gather Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Room in the
Parish Office to discuss our role as Catholic parents, friends, and
spouses. Please join us. For more information contact Stacey
Peterson: 321-6185, Jill Pellicotte: 362-5882 or Laura Kallhoff:361-
6924. Childcare is provided.
It’s CHOIR TIME!
And we’d love to have you sing with us!
Adult choir: Ages 7th grade-adult; rehearses each Thursday
evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. & sings 3 weekends each month
Children’s choir: 2nd-6th grade; rehearses each Wednesday
evening, 6:30-7:15 p.m. & sings once a month
The Messengers: 7th-9th grade; rehearses each Wednesday, 5:30-
6:30 p.m. & sings once a month at Mass
New members are always welcome!
Questions? Call or e-mail Jennifer at the Parish Office.
And we’d love to have you sing with us!
Adult choir: Ages 7th grade-adult; rehearses each Thursday
evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. & sings 3 weekends each month
Children’s choir: 2nd-6th grade; rehearses each Wednesday
evening, 6:30-7:15 p.m. & sings once a month
The Messengers: 7th-9th grade; rehearses each Wednesday, 5:30-
6:30 p.m. & sings once a month at Mass
New members are always welcome!
Questions? Call or e-mail Jennifer at the Parish Office.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dates
Please come to these Lenten fish dinner immediately
following the Stations of the Cross on these dates:
St. Katharine Drexel Parish: St. Michael Parish:
Stations begin at 6 p.m. Stations begin at 5:30 p.m.
February 26th February 19th
March 12th March 5th
March 26th March 19th
$5 for adults, $4 for children under 12 ($25 family max.)
Please come to these Lenten fish dinner immediately
following the Stations of the Cross on these dates:
St. Katharine Drexel Parish: St. Michael Parish:
Stations begin at 6 p.m. Stations begin at 5:30 p.m.
February 26th February 19th
March 12th March 5th
March 26th March 19th
$5 for adults, $4 for children under 12 ($25 family max.)
Our parish has started a food bank. Any
parishioners who could use a little extra help in
these hard economic times can take whatever
food they need for their family.
parishioners who could use a little extra help in
these hard economic times can take whatever
food they need for their family.
Our parish will be serving breakfast at The
Banquet on Wednesday, March 17th.
Volunteers are needed to help from 6:30-8:30
a.m. Please sign up on the sheet on the table in
the Gathering Space.
Banquet on Wednesday, March 17th.
Volunteers are needed to help from 6:30-8:30
a.m. Please sign up on the sheet on the table in
the Gathering Space.
