St. Katharine Drexel Parish
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1 (2 blks. west of 26th St. & Tea-Ellis
Rd.) (Click here for map)
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1 (2 blks. west of 26th St. & Tea-Ellis
Rd.) (Click here for map)
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone - (605) 275-6870
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Father Joe Vogel, Pastor
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: frjoe.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: frjoe.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Fr. Joe was ordained on May 27,
1987. In addition to his usual duties
as Pastor, he works closely with the
Parish Council, Finance Committee
and Building Committee. Fr. Joe
teaches in the Confirmation and
RCIA programs. He is involved in all
other activities that go along with
beginning a new parish.
1987. In addition to his usual duties
as Pastor, he works closely with the
Parish Council, Finance Committee
and Building Committee. Fr. Joe
teaches in the Confirmation and
RCIA programs. He is involved in all
other activities that go along with
beginning a new parish.
Deacon John Devlin, Pastoral Assistant
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: deacondev@gmail.com
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: deacondev@gmail.com
Jennifer Hartmann, Director of Liturgy & Music,
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (605) 275-6870 x203
E-mail: jennifer.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (605) 275-6870 x203
E-mail: jennifer.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Jennifer oversees the preparation
of our liturgies; directs the
Children’s Choir, jr. high ensemble,
Adult Choir and youth band; works
with cantors; helps engaged
couples plan their wedding
liturgies; visits and registers new
parishioners; and trains,
coordinates and schedules our
liturgical volunteers.
of our liturgies; directs the
Children’s Choir, jr. high ensemble,
Adult Choir and youth band; works
with cantors; helps engaged
couples plan their wedding
liturgies; visits and registers new
parishioners; and trains,
coordinates and schedules our
liturgical volunteers.
Gae French, Director of Religious Education
Phone: (605) 275-6870 x204
E-mail: gae.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Phone: (605) 275-6870 x204
E-mail: gae.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Gae directs the Religious
Education Program for children in
grades 1-6. She also coordinates
the sacramental preparation of
students for First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion. Gae
facilitates the BASIC Program for
the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade
students and assists with the 10th
grade Confirmation program. She
is also starting to coordinate the
Little Parish Leader program, and
adult education opportunites
throughout the year.
Education Program for children in
grades 1-6. She also coordinates
the sacramental preparation of
students for First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion. Gae
facilitates the BASIC Program for
the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade
students and assists with the 10th
grade Confirmation program. She
is also starting to coordinate the
Little Parish Leader program, and
adult education opportunites
throughout the year.
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Staff
above to read a
biography.
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
biography.
(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
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
1800 S. Katie Ave. Suite #1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Fax - (605) 275-6998
E-mail - church.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
This mural can be seen
at St. Joseph Cathedral
Sioux Falls.
at St. Joseph Cathedral
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.
Laree Giovannettone, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (605) 275-6870, x201
E-mail: laree.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Phone: (605) 275-6870, x201
E-mail: laree.stkatharinedrexel@midconetwork.com
Greetings! My name is Laree
Giovannettone and I am the
Administrative Assistant here at St.
Katharine Drexel Parish. I handle most
of the administrative and financial
duties. Okay—here’s your phonics
lesson– how to pronounce my name:
Laree rhymes with “Marie” and
Giovannettone is four words put
together Gio-van-net-tone.
Giovannettone and I am the
Administrative Assistant here at St.
Katharine Drexel Parish. I handle most
of the administrative and financial
duties. Okay—here’s your phonics
lesson– how to pronounce my name:
Laree rhymes with “Marie” and
Giovannettone is four words put
together Gio-van-net-tone.
working with Fr. Joe and the parish staff
assisting in financial and administrative duties
as well as assisting at Mass and occasionally
preaching the homily.
I am a life time resident of Sioux Falls and grew
up on the city’s north end near St. Joseph
Cathedral. I went to grade school at St. Joseph
Cathedral, junior high at Axtell Park, graduated
from Washington High, and received a
Bachelors Degree from Sioux Falls College. My
wife Mary and I have been married for over 31
years and we have two children. Our daughter,
Bridget O’Toole, is married to Jason and they live
in Tea, SD. Bridget is a Sioux Falls Police Officer.
Our son, John, is married to Rachel and they
have two daughters, Bryn and Erin. John works
for Verizon Wireless and sells cell phones and
services.
I am looking forward to this new opportunity and
to meeting and getting to know all of you.
assisting in financial and administrative duties
as well as assisting at Mass and occasionally
preaching the homily.
I am a life time resident of Sioux Falls and grew
up on the city’s north end near St. Joseph
Cathedral. I went to grade school at St. Joseph
Cathedral, junior high at Axtell Park, graduated
from Washington High, and received a
Bachelors Degree from Sioux Falls College. My
wife Mary and I have been married for over 31
years and we have two children. Our daughter,
Bridget O’Toole, is married to Jason and they live
in Tea, SD. Bridget is a Sioux Falls Police Officer.
Our son, John, is married to Rachel and they
have two daughters, Bryn and Erin. John works
for Verizon Wireless and sells cell phones and
services.
I am looking forward to this new opportunity and
to meeting and getting to know all of you.
Victor Robinson, Sr., Custodian
Phone: (605) 275-6780
Phone: (605) 275-6780
Please help us welcome Victor M.
Robinson, Sr. as our new custodian.
The opportunity to work at a parish
and school was very appealing to
Victor. His years of experience as
custodian has come from working at
StarMark and Hutchinson
Technologies as well as United
Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Victor is originally from Milwaukee,
WI. He has two grown children.
Victor will be shared with St.
Katharine Drexel School in his
custodial duties.
Robinson, Sr. as our new custodian.
The opportunity to work at a parish
and school was very appealing to
Victor. His years of experience as
custodian has come from working at
StarMark and Hutchinson
Technologies as well as United
Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Victor is originally from Milwaukee,
WI. He has two grown children.
Victor will be shared with St.
Katharine Drexel School in his
custodial duties.
Mary Jo Gallagher, Youth Minister
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: skd.youthsf@gmail.com
Phone: (605) 275-6870
E-mail: skd.youthsf@gmail.com
I have been a member of St. Katharine
Drexel Parish for three years. My husband,
Dan, and I have been married for 31
years. We have four children, Sunshine,
Michael, Chasity & Carrie, who is also a
member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. I
have one granddaughter, Kaitlyn, who is 7
months old.
My husband and I met at Search when we
were in high school & we have been
involved in that program in the diocese. I
have been involved in various youth
ministry programs throughout Sioux Falls
& facilitated a youth group in my home
when my children were in high school.
I believe that our young people need to
have an experience of Christ’s love in their
life.
Drexel Parish for three years. My husband,
Dan, and I have been married for 31
years. We have four children, Sunshine,
Michael, Chasity & Carrie, who is also a
member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. I
have one granddaughter, Kaitlyn, who is 7
months old.
My husband and I met at Search when we
were in high school & we have been
involved in that program in the diocese. I
have been involved in various youth
ministry programs throughout Sioux Falls
& facilitated a youth group in my home
when my children were in high school.
I believe that our young people need to
have an experience of Christ’s love in their
life.
I believe that our young people need to have an experience of Christ’s love in
their life. My ministry objective is to aid our youth in faith formation and assist
them in fostering a relationship with Christ through the Sacraments. Our youth
are not the future of the Church, our youth are the Church and they need to be
treated as such. I am very excited to be your new youth minister and look forward
to getting to know and serve the youth of our parish.
their life. My ministry objective is to aid our youth in faith formation and assist
them in fostering a relationship with Christ through the Sacraments. Our youth
are not the future of the Church, our youth are the Church and they need to be
treated as such. I am very excited to be your new youth minister and look forward
to getting to know and serve the youth of our parish.