PARISH OFFICE

Rectory (605) 223 - 2176

Fax (605) 223 - 2805

Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 5 pm

Website www.stjohnsfortpierre.org

PARISH STAFF

Pastor, Rev. Mark McCormick

mark.stjohns@midconetwork.com

Emergencies: 605-484-2161

Parish Secretary, Sherri Stoeser

sherri.stjohns@midconetwork.com

Faith Formation, Josie Huck Tardiff

josie.stjohns@midconetwork.com

CSS Counseling, Tracy Palecek 222 - 4398

Parish Support, Mary Welsh

Parish Council, Katherine Schmidt

Finance Council, Pat Durkin

Altar Society, Nancy Surprenant

Grand Knight, Frank Sack

Small Group Studies, Shirley Gross

MASS TIMES Saint John’s Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday - 5:30 PM Sunday - 7:30 & 9:30 AM

Sunday Evenings - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 - 8:00 PM Confessions: Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm or by appointment

Daily Mass ***(check bulletin weekly schedule) 6:45 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday - 8 AM

Ss. Peter and Paul - Pierre Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Sunday - 8:00 &10:00 AM, 7:00 PM, 11:45 AM Mary H

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Marriage - Notify your Priest 6 months in advance.

Baptism - Call Father Mark for information.

Anointing - If a hospital stay or surgical procedure is scheduled, please call to schedule the celebration of the Sacrament.

206 West Main ~ P.O. Box 670

Fort Pierre, S.D. 57532- 0670

Office: 605-223-2176 fax: 605-223-2805

www.StJohnsFortPierre.org

“They called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith..." (Acts 14:27).

Mass Readings Friday, June 21st 2 Corinthians 11: 18, 21-30 Matthew 6: 19-23 Saturday, June 22nd 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10 Matthew 6: 24-34 Sunday, June 23rd Zechariah 12:10-11, 13: 1 Galatians 3: 26-29 Luke 9: 18-24

Tuesday, June 18th 2 Corinthians 8: 1-9 Matthew 5: 43-48 Wednesday, June 19th 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11 Matthew 6: 1-6, 16=-18 Thursday, June 20th 2 Corinthians 11: 1-11 Matthew 6: 7-15

Sunday, June 16th 2 Samuel 12: 7-10, 13 Galatians 2: 16, 19-21 Luke 7: 26—8:3 or 7: 36-50 Monday, June 17th 2 Corinthians 2: 1-10 Matthew 5: 38-42

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 16th, 2013

Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet, but she has bathed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but she has not ceased kissing my feet since the time I entered. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she anointed my feet with ointment. So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The others at table said to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” But he said to the

woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7: 44-50

Please kneel down after Mass and pray Three Hail Mary’s for the next person who dies from our parish.

Sparks from Father Mark St. John’s Calendar

Friday, June 21st

11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Confessions

Saturday, June 22nd

8 am Mass for Religious Liberty

Sunday, June 23rd

7-8 pm Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - for

the Fort Night for Freedom and the intention of Religious Liberty .

Communion: If you are on a gluten free diet please contact Father

This past December, the U.S. Bishops announced that they would be promoting another Fortnight for Freedom June 21 – July 4, 2013.

During this two-week period will be a time for prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate, Supreme Court rulings that could attempt to redefine marriage in June, and religious liberty concerns in areas such as immigration and humanitarian services.

On Saturday, June 22nd, we will celebrate the opening of Fortnight for Freedom with the morning Mass at 8 AM on the Feast days of St. Thomas More and John Fisher.

On Sunday June 23, from 7:00 PM – 8: 00 PM our parish will have a Holy Hour as a way to for us to participate in the National Fortnight for Freedom. During this week

Eucharistic Conference in ND: The Catholic Diocese of Bismarck is plan-ning its first-ever THIRST 2013 Conference at the Bismarck Civic Center, Oct. 25-27, 2013. The Eucharistic Congress will feature speakers Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Scott Hahn. This event will fill up quickly so reserve

your spot early! More information is available here: http://www.bismarckdiocese.com/events

Silent Retreats at Terra Sancta: Come aside and rest in God at Terra Sancta Retreat Center. Silence, solitude, reflection and prayer. Open yourself to a deeper relationship with God. Find out more and register on-line at http://terrasancta.org/retreats. Upcoming silent retreats include: August 8-11–for men, directed by Fr Tim Hoag, October 3-6 – for adults, directed by Fr Rick Abert, SJ December 12-15 – for women, directed by Susan Safford

St. Joseph School: The 2012/2013 school year is winding down and preparation for the 2013/2014 school year is underway. Presently, St. Joseph School will offer 2 sections each of kindergarten through fourth grade. This means class size will average about 15 students. Research shows that small class is one of the greatest benefits in ensuring academic success. This, combined with a very strong faith environment, ensures that every child will become all God expects them to be. Tuition will be about $170.00 a month. Please consider enrolling your child, you will not regret it!

Mass of Initiation: David Hand will be brought in to the Catholic Faith through the waters of Baptism, Oil of Confirmation and the Bread and Wine of First Eucharist. David comes into the church Wednesday, June 19th at 5:30 pm Mass as part of their 44th marriage anniversary. People are welcome to come and join in this Mass of Initiation into the Catholic Faith.

The Diocese of Rapid City is offering training seminars for RCIA Leaders—Parishes for the New Evangelization. The training package includes a Weekend Diocesan Conference, a Follow-Up Training Day, and Monthly Webinar Trainings. This is an important Diocesan initiative and all RCIA Leaders are encouraged to attend. The Weekend Diocesan Training Conference will be July 11-13, 2013 at the Terra Sancta Retreat Center. This training will empower RCIA Leaders to implement a dynamic and effective RCIA process that gets people not just to the Easter Vigil, but also forms life-long disciples. For information/register please go to www.symbolonrcia.org/RapidCityConference. Contact Josie if you are interested in attending.

Prayer Shawls: We are in need of prayer shawls. If you are willing to make a shawl or two please bring them to the church office.

Kingdom Rock

is coming!!! July 22nd-26th Pre-school (4yrs.)

Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Formation: The Dio-cese of Rapid City is accepting applications for the half-time (20 hours/week) position to provide support for the Office of Faith Formation. Qualifications: Practicing Catholic. High school diploma, above aver-age administrative, secretarial/computer skills, training and/or experi-ence in word processing and data entry/maintenance required. Detail-oriented, high degree of confidentiality/dependability, ability to multi-task. Self-directed individual, excellent communication/ organizational skills. Basic bookkeeping skills, experience in parish edu-cation programs, some post-secondary education preferred. Applica-tion: submit via e-mail/regular mail, a letter of application along with resume listing three professional references to msimonson@diorc.org or: Office of Chancellor, Diocese of Rapid City, 606 Cathedral Drive Rapid City SD 57701. Diocese offers a competitive salary/benefits package.

Thank-you! I would like to say thank you to all who volunteered in helping with the DUC in ALTUM team this year –from housing to meals and helping with filling water balloons. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Thank you again, Josie

Prayer for Religious Liberty

Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).

We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice and the common good.

Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties.

By your grace may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For all the sick and suffering: Eric Buchmann, Grady Jacobson, Maddox Rowland, Kelsey Spurlin, Marie Gibson, Mary Gibson, Eileen Hofer, Barb Brown, Cindy Foreman, James Garrity, Bryan Ice, Cindy Hogman, Jason Jund, Stella Nagel, Alice Gannon, Bill Roscoe, Peg Logan, Terry Hughes, Kroix Larson, Beth Flagstad, Addie Nickolas, Kathryn Schlechter, Keri Hendrickson, Kathy Mueller, Helen Schneiderhan, Maryls Fratzke, Heidi Alban, Danna Bren, Yvonne Ehlers, Patti Duffy, John Jund, Delores Melvin, Steeley Moore, Gary Campbell, Paul Ryan, Ray Shepherd, Pauline Witte, Conrad Adam, Ted Schlechter, Paula Smith, Sharon Hoelscher, Howard Brunner, Ron Heckenliable, Dick Biegger, Eleanor Unterbrunner, Leanne Goff, Cassie Miller, Max Roberts, Steve Kokesh, Ken Stewart, Regina Iversen, Marsha Delmonte, Betty Kramer, Jim McClaine, Bill Clark, Colleen Schwanz, Shane Cronin, Amy Hertel and all who have asked for our special prayers. Call Marsha Knight -223-2478 with requests.

Birthdays

Sun.16 Chance Lodge

Mon.17 Lynette Singleton

Tue.18 John Lott, Sid Pond

Fri.21 Austin Brown, Jacob Roberts, David Schatz

Sat.22 Tom Rogers

Sun.23 Diane Smith

Anniversaries

Wed.19 David and Laura Hand, George and Gloria Welk

Thu.20 Tom and Kim Rogers

Fri.21 Brent and Robyn Thorpe

Sat.22 Kim and Cory Edson

Larry and Mary Giddings(50)

Terry and Bev Hughes

Denise and Mark Steiner

Sun.23 David and Kirsten Page

Saturday, June 15th 5:30 PM SI Kelsey Cross and Brady Gaer Sunday, June 16th 7:30 AM Intentions of the Parish 9:30 AM + Joe LeFaive By: Jerry and Patty Lihs

Monday, June 17th 6:45 AM + Ron Letot By: Sid and Carol Pond 11:15 AM Mass

Tuesday, June 18th 6:45 AM + Jim Palmer By: Bill Fischer 11:15 AM Mass Wednesday, June 19th 6:45 AM SI Mike McCormick

11:15 AM Mass Thursday, June 20th 6:45 AM SI Dan McCormick 11:15 AM Mass Friday, June 21st 6:45 AM + Lee Ann Michaels By: Jerry and Patty Lihs

Saturday, June 22nd 8:00 AM Mass Intentions of Father Mark 5:30 PM SI Larry and Mary Giddings Sunday, June 23rd 7:30 AM Intentions of the Parish

9:30 AM + Bob and Liam Shepherd By: Ray and Maureen Shepherd Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 4 - 5pm , Sunday 7 - 8pm with Adoration

or by appointment

SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Weekly Collection $ 2,432.34

Plate $ 447.66

Total $ 2,880.00

This Weeks Building Fund: $55.00

Our building repair loan payment is $2,494.28 a month.

Our building renovation monthly loan payment is for

new hall furnaces and air conditioning, $40,000

parking lot maintenance, $16,600

hall roof, $12,500,

tuck pointing, $17,700

Repair of a crack in the church foundation wall $7500

Purchase of adjacent property: $55,000. Our loan balance is $116,873.53 for all loans. We took out the first loan in 2009 for $138,546.48 and have paid off $120,929.80 in four years! We are grateful for the stewardship of our parish family!

“Give and it shall be given to you. For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 Please use your weekly envelopes - it makes much shorter and accurate work

for those who count the collections!

Thank-you to all who continue to honor their building renovation pledge balance with payments and to those who continue to give to

the building fund to fulfil our loan payment each month - Payments go toward paying off our building loan.

Please pray for our Military Members: That God’s loving hands protect them as they protect us and heal those who have returned to us physically or emotionally wounded. We especially pray for the safety and well-being of SFC Brady Smith, son of Barry and Diane.

Birthright Center in Pierre: Birthright believes it is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every baby to be born. Birthright has been in Pierre for many years and at pre-

sent time is in need of volunteers as Center hours need to be increased to be available for more women. If you can give a couple hours a week/month it will make a huge difference in the lives of women seeking help. We need you. If you have ques-

tions, or would like to see for yourself if this is an area you could be of help, please reply to Cori Weinheimer-264-5362 anandcori@venturecomm.net.

Take my hand

not my life...

MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED: Cathedral has an opening for a full time Music Director who would be responsible for working with the Rector and Liturgy Di-rector to plan, direct, develop and oversee the liturgical music of Cathedral; to direct and oversee the liturgical music and the musical events of the parish. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Music or equivalent experience. Organizational/motivational skills are required. Competitive salary/benefits package available. Contact Beth Strain- 342-0507 or beth@cathedralolph.org for an application/ job description. Send completed application and resume to: Parish Administrator, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 520 Cathedral Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701

The new ministry schedule is being made for July and August. Please contact Lou Ann Dunn if you have any dates you cannot serve.

Sacristans Readers Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Cantor

Gift Bearers

6/22 5:30 pm Patty Lihs

Patty Lihs Misty Roberts

Ryan Fowler Carol Pond

Need Kit Schmidt Troy and Misty Roberts

6/23 7:30 am Christine Olson

Mary Giddings Rose Anderson

Kelly Madsen Judy Ackley

Austin, Adam and Courtney Brown

Jim Schumacher

Linda Brown

6/23 9:30 am Pat Storms

Dan Schneiderhan Noreen Plumage

John Schwiegerdt Deb Gates Pat Durkin Pat Storms

Seth, Kelsey and Shay VanDenHemel

Joan Schueller

Need

Summer Boys and Girls Camps, Retreats and Vacation Bible School Dates:

June 24-28: Girls Leadership Totus Tuus (9-10-11-12 grade) Camp. All girls who have completed grade 9 up.

June 25-28: Girls Totus Tuus (6-7-8 grade) All girls who have completed grade 6 and up.

July 15-19: Boys Leadership Totus Tuus (9-10-11-12 grade) Camp. All boys who have completed grade 9 up.

July 16-19: Boys Totus Tuus (6-7-8 grade) All boys who have completed grade 6 and up.

July 22-26: Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School Pre K-5

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TOTUS TUUS — Last Chance to go - A great time with great kids together in faith!

Totus Tuus is a summer camp where we spend a few days reflecting on God’s call to each of us.

Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City

T2 Girls Leader (Jun 24-28, completed Gr. 9+)-T2 Girls (Jun June 25-28, completed Gr. 6-8)

T2 Boys Leader (Jul 15-19, completed Gr. 9+)-T2 Boys (Jul 16-19, completed 6-8)

Register at www.gods-call.org or pick up a form at the church and send it along with the $99.95

registration (checks payable to Diocese of Rapid City) to: Office of Vocations, Diocese of Rapid City PO

Box 678 Rapid City, SD 57709-0678.605-343-3541 bdeckerd@diorc.org www.Gods-call.org.

St. John’s Donation Drive for Birthright: We haven’t received many items yet – diapers are needed. New born diapers, maternity clothing, nursing items, newborn/infant clothing up to size 2T. Please - new or gently used items, all are acceptable without holes or stains. Other items needed are nursing bras, breast pumps, baby bassinets, strollers, high chairs—all in good condition. Donation box is at church entrance. No car seats or cribs, due to legal issues.

Second Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament on Lake Oahe and Sharpe!

Saturday, August 10th to benefit Seminarians in Western SD.

Get your team together to show support for our Seminarians and lets make this the best fishing tournament ever!

2,3 or 4 person teams. Prizes for Total Weight for Walleye

and Largest Northern Pike and Walleye (weight). Fish from boat or shore. 7:30 am meet in Padre Hall 8 am Tournament begins 3 pm Weigh-in 5:30 pm Mass with Bishop Gruss 6:45 pm Parish Fish Fry, Awards and Silent Auction.

Come and join in on this fun day as we help our Seminarians. Registration forms at church entrance or office. If you would like to help please call Father Mark.

There are wonderful opportunities this summer for your children

to grow in their faith while having fun!

Right here at St. John’s: Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School is July 22-26th. Pre-school-5th grade