SIOUX FALLS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS POSITION OPENINGS: After School Teacher Assistants: PT/Seasonal (2:45 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.) for Holy Spirit School. After School Teacher Assistant: PT/Seasonal (2:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) for St. Mary School. Custodian: FT/Year Round (11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) for Holy Spirit School. Accounting Assistant: FT/Year Round (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) for SFCS Central Office. Food Service Assistant: PT/Seasonal (10:30a.m.-1:30p.m.) for St. Lambert School. Food Service lunch truck driver SUB: Hours 9:30 a.m.-11:30a.m. If interested in a position, please contact Human Resources at 605-575-3350. All positions posted on web site: www.sfcss.org

Inmate Christmas Sack Program Each year the prison chaplains put together sacks of nuts, candy, homemade fudge and cards for the inmates of our SD prisons.

Use only this recipe for the fudge. You can pick up a copy of the recipe and instructions for cards from small children in the back of the church. The drop off dates, Dec. 14-18 at East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD or St. Michael Catholic Church, 1600 S. Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD during business hours. Thank you for your past participation and helping to make this a successful annual tradition in our faith community.

Looking for the perfect gift for your spouse this Christmas? Consider giving the gift of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Weekend is Feb. 14-16 at Broomtree Retreat Center in Irene, SD. Visit www.sdwwme.org to register or call 605-362-0924.

St Therese Parish, Sioux Falls: is looking for a qualified person for the position of Parish Accountant. Position is 25-30 hours per week. Responsibilities include; preparing monthly financial statements; maintaining financial records; preparing annual parish budget; and supervision of weekly collections. An accounting or finance degree with experience in bookkeeping is preferable. Send resume or for further information, please contact Fr. David Stevens, pastor of St. Therese Parish at fatherdavid@st-therese.ws

FOR THE PRAYER CHAIN REQUEST Please call Nora at 334-0241 or e-mail njvan@qwestoffice.net -use the subject Prayer Chain.

Office…………….....………….....…….……......332-6391 Pastor Fr. Dave Desmond

Parish Office Cathy Maguire…………..…...…..…….…..…...332-6391

Director of Finance Nora VanHove………………...…………..........334-0241

Parish Outreach Sr. Barbara McTague OSB……….….……..…334-3906

Deacons Bill Frankman (Retired)

Henry Knapp………………….….……...….....…332-1493

Director of Liturgical Ministry Diana Kappen…………..………....................332-1493

Director of Music Kevin Humke……………..……….…..…….......332-1493

Religious Ed Teresa Townsend……….……………..….…....334-1912

Youth Director Candy Manning Arch…………..…...............334-1912

Custodian Jim Hexamer

School Principal Courtney Tielke…………………...….…....…...334-9881

MASS INTENTIONS (Dec. 15-Dec. 20) + Parnell & Dorothy …….....Tuesday, 8:00 am

Donohue

+ Helen Kenaley…….....Wednesday, 8:30 am + John Harding.…..……......Thursday, 8:00 am

+ Laurentia Bonertz...…...…....Friday, 8:00 am + Ashley Johnson……..…....Saturday, 4:00 pm

+ Edward Bernhard………......Sunday, 9:00 am

All Parishioners…..….…....Sunday, 11:00 am SERVER (Dec. 15-Dec. 20)

Tues., Thurs., Fri. (8am) W. Henkhaus

Saturday (4:00pm) G. Barnett, K./M. Boetel

Sunday (9:00am)

N. Pekas, Z. Benz, A. Brenner Sunday (11:00am)

C. Bengford, T./M. Bennett

SAINT MARY CHURCH 2109 South Fifth Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 332-6391

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 13, 2015

WEEKEND MASSES-Saturday @ 4:00 pm & Sunday @ 9:00 & 11:00am

DAILY MASS-(Refer to Mass intentions listing on back cover) CONFESSION-Wednesday 12:00pm and 5 pm. Saturday @ 2:45 pm EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT-Wednesday following 8:30am Mass-6pm ROSARY-5:40 pm BENEDICTION-6:00 pm

BAPTISM CLASS-Second Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm. (You Must Call the Parish Office to register 332-6391) (A prerequisite for Baptism) PRAYER LINE Nora 334-0241 / e-mail njvan@qwestoffice.net Our website at: www.stmarysf.org

DIRECTORY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION December 16 Class – Reconciliation grades 3-6

Advent Giving Tree – Please take an ornament from our tree. Purchase the item listed and return with the ornament attached. Please have gifts back by DECEMBER 21. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Christmas Eve Children’s Mass – We are now taking sign ups for kids in grades 2-6 to help with our Christmas Eve Children’s liturgy at 4:00pm. Please sign up on the list in the hallway or call Teresa at 334-1912.

YOUTH NEWS THIS WEEK FOR YOUTH

12/16 BASIC – 6:45pm- 7pm - 7th through 12th All groups meet in Parish Hall 7- 8pm – 7th through 12th – Reconciliation in Church

UPCOMING FOR YOUTH

12/20 11am Mass – Youth Choir sings 12/23 & 12/30 – NO RE – NO BASIC

2/12/16 Ski Trip – details on bulletin board- registrations in holder beside it

NEED A CHAPERONE FOR SKI TRIP IN FEBRUARY

ELSEWHERE Plan to Attend The 19th Annual Christmas at The Cathedral Dec. 17, 18, 19, & 20. This year’s theme, “Love Came Down at Christmas” Nashville studio recording artist, Shelley Jennings, & tenor, Mike Eldred. Dan Goeller will again conduct the Christmas at the Cathedral Orchestra & Choir & actors, Andy & Teresa Henrickson will lead us through inspiring stories of Christmas love. Tickets at any Sioux Falls HyVee store, on-line at www.cfesd.org, phone 605.988.3765, email bkuyper@sfcatholic.org or stop by the Catholic Community Foundation Office (523 N Duluth Ave).

A new Catholic Young Leaders Institute is starting in Sioux Falls at the Cathedral joint sponsored by the Cathedral parish & the Catholic Men's Business Fraternity. It will be an opportunity for Catholic college aged adults from the area to get together at Christmas break & in the summer to socialize, receive leadership formation, stay connected to their Catholic faith, network with business leaders in town, & give back to the community through service. If you have a college age student that would be interested have them save the date of Tues., Dec. 29 in their calendar for the first evening gathering.

Broom Tree Upcoming Events: Silent Retreat 2016: Women’s Feb. 18-21, Mar. 3-6, May 12-15, June 16-19, Aug. 11-14, Sept. 15-18, Oct. 20-23, Nov. 3-6 Men’s Feb. 25-28, Apr. 7-10, Aug. 18-21, Sept. 22-25, Nov. 17-20 To register or for more information about the above retreats call 605-263-1040 or www.broom-tree.org.

Grieving the Loss of a Sibling Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran - Six Tues. from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Jan. 12- Feb. 16. This program is for adults who are grieving the loss of a brother or sister. Catholic Family Services, 523 N Duluth, Sioux Falls. Call 988-3775 or email cfs@sfcatholic.org to register.

Breakfast from Bob’s Café Christmas day morning! Bob’s Carryout & Delivery, 1312 W 12th St., will host its annual charity breakfast, 7 to 10 am, Dec. 25. A free-will donation is asked for a breakfast of pancakes & sausages, served either in a warm to-go box or for limited seating. Just stop in, or for a large order call ½ hr. before 575-

2627 to have it waiting for you when you arrive! Owner Ben Weiland is donating all the food & supplies, with 100 percent of proceeds going to Sioux Falls Catholic youth missions. Knights of Columbus families will be volunteering.

Bishop Hoch Scholarship 2016-2017 The Diocese awards a $1,000.00 scholarship in each of the seven deaneries, to enable a student to attend either Mount Marty College in Yankton or Presentation College in Aberdeen. Applications are being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. The scholarships are available to new students, students already in college and non-traditional students interested in attending or already attending Mount Marty and Presentation Colleges. Please contact Mary Andersen at mandersen@sfcatholic.org for more information.

Lamb Catholic Radio Christmas Open House Join us for refreshments & tours at Lamb Catholic Radio Studios on Tues., Dec. 22 from 9am to 4pm for our Christmas Open House. We are at 69th & Western, Sioux Falls, 6300 S. Old Village Place, 2nd Floor Suite 203.

PARISH COFFEE & ROLLS Next Sunday after 9am Mass.

BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline for December 26/27 and January 2/3 will be Wednesday, December 16 at 9am.

ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION this week’s topic is The Great Commandment, taught by Sr. Pegge Boehm PBVM, 6:45pm, Tues., Parish Hall East. Everyone is welcome.

CARDS & GAMES Tues., Dec. 22 Parish Hall at 1pm.

HELP IS NEEDED to decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 21st, at 6:00pm. A big crew is needed! Youth helpers are welcome, but need to be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there.

FYI: Our parish collected 261 pounds of food for the poor this Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for your generosity.

STOP BEFORE YOU SHOP! Don’t forget to pick up SFCS certificates to all of your favorite stores before you do your holiday shopping. You can earn tuition credit and help fund teacher salaries at the same time! Available at the schools during school hours, the parishes after Masses, or at the SFCS Central Office on the 2nd floor of O’Gorman Junior High.

PRAY FOR LIFE WITH BISHOP PAUL J. SWAIN As part of the diocesan Life Chain Link, please join Bishop Paul J. Swain in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood on West 41st Street in Sioux Falls on December 15 at 12:00 noon. If you are una-ble to attend, please consider joining in prayer in your own parish, or sign up for another prayer time on the online calendar. To learn more or to sign up to pray, visit the “Life Chain Link” page of the OMFRL website at www.sfcatholic.org/respectlife.

MOTHER’S MANNA MINISTRY Having a baby is a busy time for both a mother and her family. This ministry is designed to provide a new mom and her family with a home cooked meal or two. If you are a new mom, who would enjoy a meal ‘or ’ know of someone in the parish who recently had a baby ‘or ’ are interested in helping prepare these meals please call Susie Heineman at 521-5568.

ST MARY COMMUNAL PENANCE: Sunday, December 20, St. Mary Parish, 2:00 pm.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday, December 16, 12 noon and 5 pm

Saturday, December 19, 2:45 pm

Wednesday, December 23, 12 noon and 5 pm

Saturday, December 26, 2:45 pm

Wednesday, December 30, 12 noon and 5 pm

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm. Friday, December 25, Christmas Day: 9:00 am. No Daily 8:00 am Mass.

NEW YEARS: Thursday, December 31, 8:00 am Daily Mass. Thursday, December 31, 5:30 pm Mass, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Friday, January 1, 9:00 am Mass, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God No Daily 8 am Mass

ADVENT is a time of preparation for Our Lord’s arrival, and Wednesdays at St. Mary offers an opportunity to prepare our hearts for His coming. Take a few minutes to come visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament! Come pray the Holy Rosary at 5:40 pm and stay for Benediction, which concludes at 6:00 pm.

CALENDARS ARE HERE You can pick one up in the back of the Church.

WELCOME INTO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY Through the sacrament of Baptism

VEDA LUETTA EDGETTE

Daughter of Michael and Lisa

BEST OF IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

11 days: April 18-28, 2016

Hosted by Fr. Dave Desmond, Church of St. Mary Fr. David Krogman, Risen Savior Parish $3229 Roundtrip from Minneapolis (Air/land price is $2699 plus $530 govt. taxes & airline surcharges) TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip Air from Minneapolis, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Driver/Guide & Comprehensive Sightseeing

VISIT BELFAST, DERRY, SLIGO, KNOCK, GALWAY, CONNEMARA, & DUBLIN

For a brochure & more information contact Fr. Desmond at telephone: (605) 332-6391 or e-mail: stmarysf@qwestoffice.net