MASS INTENTIONS ~ Nov. 13 - 17 Intentions indicated by “+” are deceased; no notations are for living

MONDAY 7:30 am Judy Hansen + TUESDAY 7:30 am Judy Nelson + WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Mass at Good Samaritan – New Underwood

THURSDAY 7:30 am Ed Hubbeling + FRIDAY 7:30 am Mike Smith

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY 5:30 pm – Anna Keller +

SUNDAY 9:00 am – Parishioners SUNDAY 5:30 pm – Bernie Feterl +

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FAMILY ROSARY: EVERY SUNDAY AT 7PM PLEASE COME! EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Our Daily Scriptures Monday Wis 1:1-7 Ps 139:1-10 Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday Wis 2:23-3:9 Ps 34:2-3,16-19 Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday Wis 6:1-11 Ps 82:3-4,6-7 Lk 17:11-19 Thursday Wis 7:22b-8:1 Ps 119:89-91,130,135,175 Lk 17:20-25 Friday Wis 13:1-9 Ps 19:2-5 Lk 17:26-37 Saturday Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9 Ps 105:2-3,36-37,42-43 Lk 18:1-8

Sunday Prv 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 Ps 128:1-5 1 Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30

Faithful Citizenship O God, from the very beginning of

time you commanded the earth to bring forth vegetation and every fruit of every kind. You provide the sower with seed and give bread to eat. Grant, we pray, that this land, enriched by your bounty and cultivated by human hands, may be fertile with abundant crops. Then your people, enriched by the gifts of your goodness, will praise you unceasingly now and for all ages unending. Grant this through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. From: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayers-to-care-for-creation.cfm

Liturgical Ministry Schedule – Nov. 18 & 19

SAT. 5:30 pm E.M.: Kathy Houston, John Mowry (S) Jeff & Martha Cook, Mary Ann Wheeler, Joe Zacher, Dcn Chuck Rausch Lectors: Bob Case, Scott Sime Ushers: Michael & Sarah Crook Gift Bearers: Ron & Barbara Schuch Family Altar Servers: Rebecca Theis

SUN. 9 am E.M.: Ginny DeJager, Nadine Zeller (S) Rachel Edelen, Marv Czerwonka, Ray & Mary Wagner, Dcn Chuck Rausch Lectors: Emily Brodeur, Brenda Wills Ushers: Rick Edelen, Seth Edelen, Max Edelen, Dan Chiolis Gift Bearers: Jason & Donna Gorman Altar Servers: Hayden Czerwonka, Abigail Popken, Noah Popken

SUN. 5:30 pm E.M.: Beth Paris (S) Chris Bossen, Dcn Chuck Rausch Lectors: Evan Sand Ushers: Dave & Chris VanCleave Gift Bearers: Dave & Chris VanCleave Altar Servers: Cooper Sand

Please remember to find a substitute if needed. If you have changes for future schedules,

call the office at 342-1556.

Parish website:

www.sainttheresechurch.org

Find the weekly bulletin here, plus LOTS MORE!

Rest In Peace Carl Ensor

They go no further than God - and God is very near.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Sunday, November 19th ~ 10:30 – 11:30 am

Anyone grades 3 & up who have received their First Holy Communion. If you would like to be an Altar Server and

cannot come to this training, please contact the office.

Would you be willing to bring someone to

Mass with you? Call the office TODAY at 342-1556!

Please add KELLY HEINTZ to your prayers.

Bulletin Prayer List: Margo Aerts, Tim Ange, Bill Backhaus, James Birch, Shirley Black,

Kathy Borkovec, Barbara Boyd, Britney Weber Brouillette, Rose Brunson, Dominic Calvetti, Patricia Cane, Janice Carlbom, Nick Cederberg, Chad, Jeanette Christensen, James Coats, Mike Cole, Barb Collins, Irene Cox,

Katherine Craig, Tom Crawford, Debra, Ginny DeJager, Bob Doran, Brian Duffy, Todd Ennen, Ron Eucher, Cathy Falcone, Judy Fisher,

Elvina Follum, Vev Fuller, Haven Garrett, Tim Garrett, Joe Gruenwald, Laurie Gustaf, Tom Haney, Harold Hansen, Margaret Hansen,

Linda Harrington, Sue Hayden, Heather, Kelly Heintz, Jaime Hopfauf, Rosemary Huggins, Angie Jangula, Jeff Jonas, Kaitlyn, Fr. Arnie Kari, Kelli,

Chris Keuhler, Virginia Kessler, Arlene Kingsley, Rita Kutil, Corky Leach, Gary Lewis, Lorraine, Kevin Maher, Gayle Martin, Brad Maskovich,

Susan McFadden, Bob Mercer, Steve Miller, Donna Moreland, Aggie Mousel, Millie Oreshoski, Pat Osburn, Donald Pazie, Travis Peterson, Helen Quasney, Ted & Judy Rapp, Russ Rearick, Gala Rose, Bennie Saldanha, Carla Sandifer,

Janelle Scherr, Allen Schwahn, Lillian Schwahn, Shirley, Leo Stulc, Wilma Theis, Riley Thomas, Rob Tidball, Tim, Terry Usera, Patty Van Horn, Jean Wallman, Eileen Walters, Marjorie Walton, Fred Welsch, Janet Werner,

Larry Wetsch, Diane Wilkinson

Thank you for the continued prayers for Floyd Sperlich

BOY SCOUT Troop 7 Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

November 13th between 5 & 8 pm

North Side Pizza Ranch (behind Sam’s Club) Enjoy a nice warm meal while supporting the annual activities of our Troop 7. The scouts will be assisting with clearing dishes, washing tables & kitchen duties. All donations and a portion of the night's proceeds go towards helping with camping activities, outings and a journey to excellence in scouting!

Rest In Peace Lloyd “Pete” Peterson

They go no further than God - and God is very near.

SPECIAL MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEASED CATHOLIC

DAUGHTERS & KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Court St. Rita # 916 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host

Memorial Mass at 5:30pm on Monday, Nov. 13th at St.

Therese Church. This Mass will remember the Catholic Daughters & the Knights of Columbus who have passed away since the inception of these organizations in the Rapid City area. Also, the names of the most recent decedents of the past year will be read aloud. A dinner for those attending will follow in the church hall. The CDA meeting will follow the dinner. Anyone who has had a Catholic Daughter or Knight relative or close friend who has passed away, is most welcome to attend this important remembrance.

Join the

CHRISTMAS

CHOIR!! For the 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass

Practices on MONDAYS, starting December 4th at 7 pm! PLEASE JOIN US!! Questions? Contact Sue Englin at 343-8455 after 6 pm

Come one, come all!

– Many Hands Make LIGHT Work! Monday, November 27th at 7pm we will be putting the NEW music missals into the binders at 7 pm. If you’d like to help, we’d love to have you!! Hope to see you there!

A LITTLE LAUGH …

THEM: I eat mostly whole foods. CONNIE: So do I. Whole pizzas, whole can of biscuits, whole

cakes, whole bags of Doritos, whole tubs of ice cream….

A GOOD BOOK – St. Therese has a

library in Room 103! If you would like to check one out, please sign it out on the sheet and return it when finished. If you have

a book you would like to give to the library, please have the office staff put it in Father Kerry’s office first. Good books you will find in the library: Salesian Inspiration Trilogy Books –

Amsazing Grtace, Just for Today, and The Anchor of My Soul

~ The Abbey – by James Martin, SJ

~ The Gospel According to St. Paul: Meditations on His Life and

Letters – by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ

You’re invited to come and

celebrate

Mary Wagner’s

75th Birthday!!! At an OPEN HOUSE Sun., November 12th

~ 1 to 4 pm Knights of Columbus Hall

1220 E. Minnesota St. Rapid City, SD

Cards may be sent to: 3410 Gray Fox Ct., Rapid City, SD 57701

~ PRAYER CHAIN ~ This is not the list in the bulletin.

If you would like prayers or would like to be a link in the prayer chain, please contact Karen Thorp

at 342-1556, ext. 15 or ffkaren@rushmore.com.

CANNED MEATS, PASTA, PASTA

SAUCE & TOOTH BRUSHES/PASTE ARE NEEDED AT CHURCH RESPONSE

Please place your items in box at either entrance! THANK YOU !!

MOMMY’S CLOSET Items needed soon:

FALL CLOTHING up to size 6, SOCKS & UNDERWEAR up to size 6

BABY WIPES and DIAPERS: SIZE 5 We greatly appreciate all your contributions.

Please place all items in the cradles at either entrance.

NEWBORN BABY ITEMS 0-12 months new and/or very gently used Outfits, rattles, onesies, receiving

blankets, etc. & MATERNITY CLOTHING in all sizes are collected & donated to BIRTHRIGHT. Also, if you are

interested in volunteering with Birthright, call Cathy at 347-6190.

Altar Society Funeral Chairpersons ~ NOVEMBER Chairperson: Deanna Johnson Co-chair: Lynn Loomer

Like the sensible bridesmaids in today’s parable, good stewards make sure that they, and whatever gifts are theirs to share, are ready to serve when the Master calls.

GENERAL FUND: Contributions this week Envelopes $ 6358.69 Plate Collection $ 1330.15 Children’s Collection $ 88.89 All Saints $ 1193.00 Religious Ed Registration $ 25.00 Christmas Flowers $ 45.68 Votive Candle Income $ 65.84 TOTAL $ 9107.25

Amount needed per week: $ 6805.00

CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Building Improvements $ 342.40

“THANK YOU” FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO: Seminarian Fund $ 95.06 Priest Retirement Aid Association $ 507.00

COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER: Nov. 12: General Fund Nov. 19: General Fund

Nov. 26: Christmas Flowers / General Fund NOV: Priest Retirement Aid Assoc., Building Improvements, Seminarian Fund

The Church is like a bank – the more you

put into it, the more interest you have in it. What Ministry would you like to make a deposit (of time, talent) ?? – funeral meals, Adoration, weekend liturgy, Youth Programs, Homebound, Religious Education, etc.

Call the office at 342-1556 TODAY!!

PARISH PINNOCLE NIGHTS hosted by the KC’s

Every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm EVERYONE

WELCOME!! Bring a friend (if you want) and come enjoy the evening.

Jesus is here! Come share a part of your day with Him

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

HOLY HOUR ~ FRIDAYS: 8 AM to 9 AM Benediction & Morning Prayer at 9 AM

ANOTHER LITTLE LAUGH…

Connie said, “Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks two sizes!”

Check out the list of places cards can be

ordered from!! Christmas is coming soon!

Let us know what you would like us

to have on hand! Great gift idea!!! TURKEY DAY IS COMING! TURKEY DAY IS

COMING! Get all the fixings for that special day with your 'We Care Gift Cards'! Available from various

stores including Walmart/Sam's Club, Safeway, Family Fare, and Fresh Start. What a great way to help the

needy while giving thanks with family and friends. Visit us after mass or come into the parish office to get yours. PLUS a variety of ScripCards for

area businesses are on hand, too!

Boy Scouts Troop 7 meets Mondays at 7 pm @ St. Therese -New Members Welcome! Boys ages 11 - 17 Call Rick Edelen at 415-5764 for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Grades PreK - 5th: SUNDAYS- 10:15 - 11:30 am Nov. 12, 19 Class Nov. 26 NO Class – Thanksgiving Break Dec. 3 Christmas Pageant

CONFIRMATION: SUNDAYS: 4 to 6:30 pm ~ 7th Grade

(Includes Mass) Nov. 12, 19 Class Nov. 26 NO Class – Thanksgiving Break

Life Teen (High School) & Edge (Middle School):

WEDNESDAYS- 6 – 7:30 pm (Grades 6-12)

6 pm Dinner ~ Group starts at 6:30 pm

Nov. 15 Life Night Nov. 22 NO Group – Thanksgiving Break Nov. 29 TEAM ONLY Planning/Retreat

Oil and time: light and patience – requirements for discipleship. Keep your eyes open! In time, you will see what you are called to do.

(Matthew 25:1-13) PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS!

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES For info. or to register for the following ministries, call Amy at FLM, 716-5214 x236 or ajulian@diorc.org

Heart to Heart: A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged

January 12-14, February 16-18

NFP ~ Natural Family Planning November 18- Cathedral OLPH, Rapid City

LOVE INC DESSERT AUCTION Love INC will have it's dessert auction in connection with it's annual fund raising banquet on Nov 20th. If you are making a dessert or have questions about it, call Kathy Grebner at 718-1404. We would appreciate more desserts from St Therese. I can pick them up or give instructions about you delivering them. Thanks for all you do for St Therese and Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ).

ONE MORE LITTLE LAUGH…

Memory Café

Are you a single, separated or divorced Catholic?

CONNECTED CATHOLICS OF SD A group that provides a social

and spiritual group of single, widowed, separated, and divorced Catholic men and women ages 35 & up a network of activities that offer companionship for singles. UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, November 15 - Dine Out - Ruby Tuesdays -5:30pm Sunday, December 17 - CC Christmas Dine Out - Pizza Ranch 6pm If you need additional information or would like to be put on our email list please contact Brenda at 718-0954 or Larry at 355-9087.

All are invited for a COMMUNITY FOOT

CARE CLINIC each month at St. Therese Interim Healthcare will be providing a community foot care clinic. $10 per person: feet soak, toenails cut and lotion applied. November 17th at 9 am til done with those present. Please call 348-5885 to sign up or ask questions.

Grace Upon Grace: Love and Thanks Card Shower – The Sisters of St Martin Monastery have been part of the fabric of western South Dakota for more than 125 years. Join us as we say thank you for their service, generosity, faithfulness, and prayers. We invite you to send them a note or card of thanks during the month of November – mail to Terra Sancta Retreat Center, 2101 City Springs Rd, Ste 300, Rapid City, SD 57702. Find out more online at http://terrasancta.org/SMM

Grace Upon Grace: Love and Thanks Mass & Luncheon – We invite you join us as we give thanks to the lord for the sisters of Saint Martin's Monastery for their service, generosity, faithfulness, and prayers. As Terra Sancta Retreat Center marks five years in operation, we wish to acknowledge the crucial role of the Sisters in allowing this beautiful gift to be available to our Diocese and to commend them for the innumerable contributions they have made to western South Dakota and beyond. Join us Monday, November 20 at 11am for mass with Bishop Gruss at St Martin Monastery Chapel (limited seating) followed by a luncheon at Terra Sancta Retreat Center (12:15pm). Please call or email to let us know if you plan to attend (605.716.0925 or stay@terrasancta.org). Find out more online at http://terrasancta.org/SMM

Annual Appeal Next Sunday, November 19, we will all be asked to pledge support for our diocese and its many ministries. Your participation in this appeal is critical. The

insert found in today’s bulletin displays those ministries which are supported by your gifts. Please give generously, asking God to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit so our Annual Diocesan Appeal may help us to serve as good stewards of God’s grace for our ministries in western South Dakota.

Fountain Springs Healthcare is in need of a

Eucharistic Minister to perform Communion for our

Catholic residents every other Tuesday, and help with mass the 4th Wednesday of the month. If you have the time and feel the call to make a difference in an elderly persons life, please contact: Deb Roberts at 716-1591.

The Grandparent’s/Special Person’s Social at St. Elizabeth Seton elementary school in September was a smashing success among the 450 guests, students, and teachers that attended.

K-8th graders put on two great performances of Wiz of the West during the annual

Missoula Children’s Theater event on Sept. 16.

STM High School student Lauren Eccarius earned her Double Gold status for figure skating.

5th graders held a food drive for LOVE, Inc. as part of their September retreat.

Catholic Mentoring Program - RCCSS recognizes that new teachers (those still in their first two years of teaching) need support in meeting the challenges of the profession. The mentoring program is intended to provide new teachers the opportunity to meet with their mentor and other staff, to grow as a teacher, and learn about the unique roll of teaching and working in a Catholic School. (Website: http://rccss.org)

-------------------------------------------------- An informal gathering meant to give

people with dementia, as well as

their caregivers, a safe place to

socialize in a non-medical setting.

Coffee, Juice, Finger Food &

Conversation

November 18, 2017

9 to 10:30 am Knights of Columbus Hall

1220 East Minnesota Street For information contact Sheila (605) 430-1200

or Colleen (605) 381-2735

Filipino Advent Celebration On Friday, Dec. 22, Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Advent celebration, will be held with Fr. Jason Marco from the Diocese of Cheyenne. Mass at Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta Center starts at 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner follows. All are invited. For details go to Facebook event “Simbang Gabi in Rapid City” or call (605) 430-7392.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Choir Rehearsals The bilingual choir (United in Christ/Unidos en Cristo) under the direction of Terry Schroeder, cordially invites anyone who would like to sing during the bilingual Mass to join us for rehearsals. Rehearsals, at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10 from 3-5 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Mass — Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament For questions call Terry at 341-1143 or Maria S. Munos at 791-3430. Human Trafficking The observance of Thanksgiving is often over-shadowed by Black Friday, a marketing sensation. Every day is a marketing opportunity for predators who shop globally on the internet. GATHER a group to study about internet exploitation of men, women, and children. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (sistersagainsttrafficking.org)