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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As the flu season continues, we are attempting to prevent the
spread of flu, colds and other infectious diseases. We are taking
extra precautions by having our Eucharistic Ministers use hand
sanitizer. At our Masses, you may choose not to shake hands with
those around you during the Sign of Peace. You may give a nod or
a smile instead. You do not have to hold hands with the person next
to you during the Lord’s Prayer. If you do have a cold, be sure to
cover your mouth when you cough and refrain from shaking hands.
You always have the option not to receive from the cup. The
fullness of Christ is present in either Eucharistic form. If we need to
take further precautions, we will do so. Thank you for your
cooperation!
spread of flu, colds and other infectious diseases. We are taking
extra precautions by having our Eucharistic Ministers use hand
sanitizer. At our Masses, you may choose not to shake hands with
those around you during the Sign of Peace. You may give a nod or
a smile instead. You do not have to hold hands with the person next
to you during the Lord’s Prayer. If you do have a cold, be sure to
cover your mouth when you cough and refrain from shaking hands.
You always have the option not to receive from the cup. The
fullness of Christ is present in either Eucharistic form. If we need to
take further precautions, we will do so. Thank you for your
cooperation!
Deacon’s Digest
Faith, Franciscans and fig trees
In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the example of a failing fig tree to demonstrate the
love and patience of God the Father. This tree should have reached maturity and
begun producing fruit but for some reason it had not. The owner wants the tree
removed because it is exhausting the soil and taking up space, but the gardener
begs permission to keep it for one more season so that he can fertilize it and
assist the tree in doing what it was supposed to do - produce figs.
A modern day version of this parable lies in the history of an Ohio college. Today,
the Franciscan University of Steubenville (FSU) is one of the premier Catholic
colleges in the country. FSU boasts of a high enrollment and a solidly Catholic
campus environment. They graduate lots of teachers, nurses and theologians.
But, this was not always the case at Franciscan University. Back in the mid-70’s,
after the Franciscans had purchased the college from the city of Steubenville, the
enrollment was down, students were rebelling (wanting truly co-ed dorms, etc.)
and finances were in terrible shape. Fr. Michael Scanlon was sent to
Steubenville as the new president of the facility to gradually close the college.
After he arrived, he saw great possibilities. He thought the college had a chance,
but he knew that it would have to become more Catholic, more faith-centered and
more prayer-centered if it was going to survive. He met with the students and told
them that they would not be granted their wishes, but that the campus was going
to become a place where faith was shared and where holiness could grow. He
invited them to stay if they wished, but they would have to adjust their lives to fit
the new culture. Many of the people involved with the college thought Fr. Mike was
crazy. Most colleges were changing to become more lax in their policies
regarding students, dorm life and campus rules. They thought his new plan
would close the college even faster than planned, but they were wrong.
After a couple of years, things started to change. Enrollment increased as
parents and students who were interested in their faith and in a Catholic
education started showing up. The vacancies in their faculty were filled with
persons willing to profess their faith in Catholic teachings and Christian morals
(they were not required to be Catholic).
In the 80’s, the University was doing so well that they wanted to share their
success with others. They developed summer programs where adults, priests,
sisters, seminarians, teachers and lay persons could come for edification. They
began youth programs that became so popular they had to start offering them in
Minnesota and Colorado as well as on their own campus.
All of this success, or fruitfulness, was because one priest saw life and new
possibilities where others just saw problems. Fr. Mike has since retired as
president of the university but his vision has brought blessings to Christians all
over the United States and beyond.
Whenever I hear stories like this one, I wonder about my own faith life: Is it like
the immature fig tree or is there some fruitfulness? A great question for all of us
to ask ourselves on this Third Sunday of Lent. God is faithful. He has not given up
on any one of us. He is still cultivating our roots with the challenges and
circumstances of life. He is fertilizing and nourishing us with His Word and with
His Body and Blood. He is doing His part - it’s up to us to respond and allow His
love and care to become apparent in our lives by the way we live our Catholic
faith.
Spend some time today examining your own situation. Ask God to reveal to you
any ways that you might become more “life-giving” to family, friends and
coworkers. Invite those you know who do not practice their Faith to attend Mass
with you this Lent. Above all, pray that God will continue to bless you with new life
(and lots of “figs” to share).
Faith, Franciscans and fig trees
In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the example of a failing fig tree to demonstrate the
love and patience of God the Father. This tree should have reached maturity and
begun producing fruit but for some reason it had not. The owner wants the tree
removed because it is exhausting the soil and taking up space, but the gardener
begs permission to keep it for one more season so that he can fertilize it and
assist the tree in doing what it was supposed to do - produce figs.
A modern day version of this parable lies in the history of an Ohio college. Today,
the Franciscan University of Steubenville (FSU) is one of the premier Catholic
colleges in the country. FSU boasts of a high enrollment and a solidly Catholic
campus environment. They graduate lots of teachers, nurses and theologians.
But, this was not always the case at Franciscan University. Back in the mid-70’s,
after the Franciscans had purchased the college from the city of Steubenville, the
enrollment was down, students were rebelling (wanting truly co-ed dorms, etc.)
and finances were in terrible shape. Fr. Michael Scanlon was sent to
Steubenville as the new president of the facility to gradually close the college.
After he arrived, he saw great possibilities. He thought the college had a chance,
but he knew that it would have to become more Catholic, more faith-centered and
more prayer-centered if it was going to survive. He met with the students and told
them that they would not be granted their wishes, but that the campus was going
to become a place where faith was shared and where holiness could grow. He
invited them to stay if they wished, but they would have to adjust their lives to fit
the new culture. Many of the people involved with the college thought Fr. Mike was
crazy. Most colleges were changing to become more lax in their policies
regarding students, dorm life and campus rules. They thought his new plan
would close the college even faster than planned, but they were wrong.
After a couple of years, things started to change. Enrollment increased as
parents and students who were interested in their faith and in a Catholic
education started showing up. The vacancies in their faculty were filled with
persons willing to profess their faith in Catholic teachings and Christian morals
(they were not required to be Catholic).
In the 80’s, the University was doing so well that they wanted to share their
success with others. They developed summer programs where adults, priests,
sisters, seminarians, teachers and lay persons could come for edification. They
began youth programs that became so popular they had to start offering them in
Minnesota and Colorado as well as on their own campus.
All of this success, or fruitfulness, was because one priest saw life and new
possibilities where others just saw problems. Fr. Mike has since retired as
president of the university but his vision has brought blessings to Christians all
over the United States and beyond.
Whenever I hear stories like this one, I wonder about my own faith life: Is it like
the immature fig tree or is there some fruitfulness? A great question for all of us
to ask ourselves on this Third Sunday of Lent. God is faithful. He has not given up
on any one of us. He is still cultivating our roots with the challenges and
circumstances of life. He is fertilizing and nourishing us with His Word and with
His Body and Blood. He is doing His part - it’s up to us to respond and allow His
love and care to become apparent in our lives by the way we live our Catholic
faith.
Spend some time today examining your own situation. Ask God to reveal to you
any ways that you might become more “life-giving” to family, friends and
coworkers. Invite those you know who do not practice their Faith to attend Mass
with you this Lent. Above all, pray that God will continue to bless you with new life
(and lots of “figs” to share).
WHAT DO YOU KNOW, FR. JOE?
On Monday, March 1st, I will be flying to Rome with Fr. Mark Lichter.
We will spend four days there and on Friday, March 5th, we will join a
group of priests led by Fr. Mike Wensing. We will spend nine days in
the Holy Land, return to Rome for 2 days and then fly home to Sioux
Falls. I am very grateful to all of you who made this pilgrimage
possible. Enough money was raised by you wonderful people to pay
for my trip and provide some extra for spending money.
I have been in Rome two different times, but I have never been in the
Holy Land. I was supposed to spend three and a half months there on
my sabbatical in early 2002, but that was only a few months after the
9-11 attack in New York City.
I am very excited about the trip and fully intend on treating it, not as a
trip, but as a pilgrimage. The difference is that this is a time of prayer,
growth and reflection. I can’t imagine what it will be like to walk the
footsteps of Jesus Christ, to be at his place of birth and to visit the
place of his resurrection. Be assured of my prayers and please pray
for safe travel. I will take many, many pictures and will by happy to
show them again and again when I return.
THE 5 FIRST SATURDAYS DEVOTION
First Saturdays has been a traditional devotion for many years in our
Church. In 1925, our Blessed Mother asked Sister Lucia, one of the
children of Fatima, to encourage people to make reparation for the
sins of humanity by attending Mass on the first Saturday of five
consecutive months.
We will begin this devotion on Saturday, March 6 at 9 a.m. Msgr.
Charles Mangan will be here for Mass and after Mass he will explain
this devotion in detail. Also, he will explain how this devotion is tied in
with the Nine First Fridays. Please come and pray that we may all
learn more about practicing this devotion for the reparation of the sins
of the world.
On Monday, March 1st, I will be flying to Rome with Fr. Mark Lichter.
We will spend four days there and on Friday, March 5th, we will join a
group of priests led by Fr. Mike Wensing. We will spend nine days in
the Holy Land, return to Rome for 2 days and then fly home to Sioux
Falls. I am very grateful to all of you who made this pilgrimage
possible. Enough money was raised by you wonderful people to pay
for my trip and provide some extra for spending money.
I have been in Rome two different times, but I have never been in the
Holy Land. I was supposed to spend three and a half months there on
my sabbatical in early 2002, but that was only a few months after the
9-11 attack in New York City.
I am very excited about the trip and fully intend on treating it, not as a
trip, but as a pilgrimage. The difference is that this is a time of prayer,
growth and reflection. I can’t imagine what it will be like to walk the
footsteps of Jesus Christ, to be at his place of birth and to visit the
place of his resurrection. Be assured of my prayers and please pray
for safe travel. I will take many, many pictures and will by happy to
show them again and again when I return.
THE 5 FIRST SATURDAYS DEVOTION
First Saturdays has been a traditional devotion for many years in our
Church. In 1925, our Blessed Mother asked Sister Lucia, one of the
children of Fatima, to encourage people to make reparation for the
sins of humanity by attending Mass on the first Saturday of five
consecutive months.
We will begin this devotion on Saturday, March 6 at 9 a.m. Msgr.
Charles Mangan will be here for Mass and after Mass he will explain
this devotion in detail. Also, he will explain how this devotion is tied in
with the Nine First Fridays. Please come and pray that we may all
learn more about practicing this devotion for the reparation of the sins
of the world.