St. Leo Parish, Tyndall, SD

St. Vincent Parish, Springfield, SD

Fr. Joseph Forcelle pastor@stleotyndall.com

Business Manager: Mary Minow

stleochurch@hcinet.net St. Leo Parish Office hours 9am-5pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

St. Leo Parish 100 E 20th Avenue

PO Box 47 Tyndall, SD 57066

Rectory . . . . . . . . . . . .589-3504

Center or Fax. . . . . . . . 589-3392

www.stleotyndall.com

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St. Vincent Parish 1203 Wood Street - Springfield, SD

Mailing Address: PO Box 47 - Tyndall, SD 57066

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Penance St. Leo - Tyndall

Saturday at 4:45pm Sunday at 7:45am

St. Vincent - Springfield

Sunday 10:10am (or by appointment)

Baptism On weekends by appointment. Pre-baptismal meeting required for first time parents—best done PRIOR to

child’s birth.

Marriage Diocesan Policy requires six (6) months

preparation for all couples planning marriage. A wedding can NOT be

booked until this preparation is under-way. Contact Fr. Joseph Forcelle well

in advance of any desired marriage date.

Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon

Twenty–first Sunday in ordinary time

We have just begun another academic year in the public

school, and as most of us already know, there is a shortage of

teachers in South Dakota. Even though I have my own opinions

about the causes and repercussions, I know this is not the place to

air those. But it is unsettling for our children and their futures.

We are also gearing up for our parish Religious Education

programs. Our parishes are struggling to find enough volunteers to fully staff our

programs. For a wide variety of reasons many members find they cannot give their

volunteer hours in this fashion, and I must respect that. There are some thoughts

about religious education in general I would like to share.

The Diocese of Sioux Falls, under Bishop Swain’s direction, is moving in an

exciting and challenging way. We are moving away from older models of handing

on the faith to a model that will address the present needs of the Church and our

children. The old ways of memorizing catechism questions and answers no longer

fits. In an age when information is literally at our fingertips, the need for

such memorization is no longer necessary. Teaching children and parents where and

how to access this information is much more important. It is why our parishes

invested in the renovation of the Fr. Cronin Center so there is internet access and

multi-media capabilities. But there is one element that remains at the heart of

religious formation. That is people of faith who are willing to hand on that faith

through shared experiences, life stories, prayer, personal example and joy. Blessed

Pope Paul VI called this the “new evangelization” in the 1970’s. Children and teens

can smell a fake a mile away. But they are strongly attracted to people who

are sincere in their own search for Christ and their own daily struggle to know God,

to love God and to love and serve others as Jesus teaches us.

So the new model for religious education is group activities, shared

service experiences and helping the children and teens to reflect on these

in prayer. Once we realize that all catechesis is geared towards deeper

relationships with Jesus Christ and others, then this becomes a life

-changing event, not an “I’m bored to tears” one. Will you help us do

this as a catechist? It will even change your life for the better.

Fr. Joe Forcelle

Twenty-first Sunday in ordinary time

august 23, 2015

Peter said to Jesus, “To whom

shall we go? You have the words

of eternal life.”

Masses this week August 24-30

Mon. No Mass (Fr.’s Day Off)

Tues. 4:00pm GSH-Tyndall +Levoyd & Steven Kreber

(Fr. Joe will say Mass)

Wed. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Joe & Lillian Varilek

Thur. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Mary Hovorka

4:00pm SALC-Springfield +Edward Petrik

Fri. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Fr. Charles Krause

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +Diana McCann

Sun. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Tearakay Goglin

10:30am SV-Springfield Members of SV & SL

CFSA 2015 Please help us reach our 2015 parish

goals. Currently we have reached 79.15% of

our goal ($32,200) at St. Leo and 74.16% goal

($8,300) at St. Vincent. With everyone’s help

we can reach our goal.

We encourage families, of both parishes, who have not

contributed, to join in supporting our diocese. Remember

all amounts collected over our goals remain in our parishes. St. Leo St. Vincent

Total $25,487 Total $6,155

Paid $23,313 Paid $5,930

Pledged $ 2,174 Pledged $ 225

Fruit for the taking … Please feel free to help yourself to

the fruit on the trees in the backyard of St.

Leo Parish. Our apple and pear trees are

again covered with many, many apples

and pears.

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations to Diane & Gary Kriz

celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary

on August 24. Their children, Ryan, Jay

and Jody, are requesting a card shower in their

honor. Well wishes can be sent to 41522

298th Street, Tyndall, SD 57066.

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - August 29-30

Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector

Saturday

August 29

5:30pm

Karen Schmidt

Tom & Ginger

Peschl

Volunteers Kaden Kozak

Karsten Kozak

Trey Kaul

Volunteers Harvey Fridrich

Stan Jaeger

Paul & Charlotte

Jaeger

Karen Schmidt

Sunday

August 30

8:30am

Bernard Kostal

Dana Jodozi

Marjorie Stoebner

Volunteers Elizabeth Soukup

Samantha Soukup

Camille Sykora

Volunteers John Cihak

Don Sykora

Hubert Zimmerman

Ron Zimmerman

Bernard Kostal

Sunday

August 30

10:30am

Mary Hurd

Clarence Stratman

Connie Miller

David Ludens

Michael Ludens

Elijah Eastman

Elita Eastman

Max Mach

Carl & Clare

Eastman family

A.J. Soukup Carl Eastman

Daily Bible Readings August 24-30

Mon. Revelation 21: 9b-14; John 1: 45-51

Tues. 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8; Matthew 23: 23-26

Wed. 1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13; Matthew 23: 27-32

Thurs. 1 Thessalonians 3: 7-13; Matthew 24: 42-51

Fri. 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8; Matthew 25: 1-13

Sat. 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-11; Mark 6: 17-29

Sun. Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27;

Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23

8 New Lighthouse Catholic CDs We are proud to present new titles from

Lighthouse Catholic Media. These CDs present a

practical and effective program to help Catholics

know their faith and to keep their faith! Check out

the CDs in the connector.

1. Fan or Follower by Jeff Cavins

2. Men, Women, & the Mystery of Love by

Dr. Ed Sri

3. Living Life by Design, Not Default by Fr.

Michael Schmitz

4. Drawing Strength from Our Lady of Sorrows by Kimberly

Hahn

5. Living the Gospel with the Heart of Pope Francis by Dr.

Ed Sri

6. Faith at Work & the Holy Moment by Matthew Kelly

7. The Big Question; God Are You There? by Matt Fradd

8. St. Maximilian Kolbe and the Problem of Freemasonry by

Dr. Mark Miravalle

Congratulations! Christin Luke and Brian Wechsler were

married at St. Vincent Catholic Church this

weekend. A successful marriage requires falling

in love many times, always with the same

person. May God bless them with many years of

love and happiness.

Prayers, letters and phone calls Keep Donna Zimmerman in your prayers who is

recovering from back surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Send

her cards at 1216 St. SW #3-636, Rochester, MN 55902

or call her at 507-287-4504. She will be there for possibly a month

and would appreciate hearing from you.

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Grieving the Loss of a Parent A six week program directed by Dr.

Marcie Moran held every Tuesday evening

from 6:30pm to 8:30pm from August 4 to

September 8. Located at Catholic Family

Service, 523 North Duluth Ave Sioux Falls,

SD. A program for adults grieving the loss of

a parent. Parents play significant roles in the lives of their

adult children and this loss requires a significant adjustment. To

register or questions call 605-988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867.

Children’s Grief Program

NEW!! Children's grief program " Seeing

Through the Rain" by Mary Weber begins

Thursday September 10th through October 15,

from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Catholic Family Services, 523 North

Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls SD. This six-week program is

designed for children according to their age and specific loss.

To register for this program or for more information contact

Catholic Family Services 605-988-3775. Second session of

"Seeing Through the Rain" begins October 29th and runs

through December 10.

Divorced, Widowed or Separated

A Support Group will be starting

again on September 14. The Divorced,

Widowed and Separated group is a

process designed to help those who

have experienced any of these life change moments and

would like some help processing those changes. The group

is faith based, but non-sectarian and is open and available to

anyone who sees themselves in one of these times in their

lives. The group meets at the Riverview Reformed

Church building at 1700 Burleigh Street Yankton, on Mon-

day evenings at 7:00 PM, and will meet for nine weeks. If

you would like more information or to register, please call

the Family Education and Counseling Center 605-260-9284,

or look on our website at www.feccinc.com.

Grieving the Loss From Homicide Sept.22-Oct.27, 2014, a six week program

held every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to

8:30pm. Presented by Dr. Marcie Moran, this is a

program for adults who have lost a loved one from

the tragic and senseless crime of a murder. This

loss has a unique intensity that requires special and educational

assistance toward adjustment. Located at Catholic Family Ser-

vices 523 N. Duluth Ave Sioux Falls. To register or questions

please call 605-988-3775 or e-mail at cfs@sfcatholic.org

HARVEST FESTIVAL & vehicle show September 20, 2015 @ St. Leo Church - 3:30-7:00pm

The Dinner Menu includes Roast Pork Loin,

Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Salads,

Corn, Kolaches, Rollicks, Pies & Beverages.

(Delivery meals: call after 4pm @ 589-3392)

Adults & Jr./Sr. High-$9; Grades K-6-$4; Preschool-Free.

Vehicle display registration will start at 10 am, with no entry

fee. Sponsored by Bon Homme Knights of Columbus #4002.

Vehicle Show, Raffle, Bingo, Games for kids!

We are again gathering items for the raffle. Do you have

anything to donate? We need to hear from you SOON. We thank

those who have already graciously done so.

Packets, with work assignments, have been assembled and

will be available for you to pick up after Mass this weekend,

August 22 & 23. If you are unable to work at your assigned time,

it is your responsibility, not the Bazaar Chairs, to trade with

someone else or find your own substitute.

Reminder: Keep September 20 open so that you can do your

part in helping to make our bazaar/dinner a great success. This

once a year event is only a small request of ALL parishioners.

2015 Committee: Jeremy & Susan Soukup 589-4080

Rick & Debra Baune 402-740-4760

Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Broom Tree Retreat

and Conference Center is scheduled for

Sunday and Monday, August 30th &

31th. The Sunday night “Broom Tree

Banquet” will be held at the Ramkota

in Sioux Falls beginning at 5:00pm with a social and silent

auction. The Banquet is open to ALL, non-golfers are

encouraged and welcome. It is a unique opportunity to

participate in Q&A session with Bishop Paul Swain.

Monday, there will be two simultaneous golf tournaments

-“The Bishop’s Scramble” and “The Bishop’s Cup” which

will be at The Country Club of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha

Country Club in Sioux Falls, with a shotgun start at noon.

This is a great time for Catholics from around the Diocese

to gather for fun, fellowship, and to show their support

and learn more about the retreat ministry at Broom Tree.

Register on-line for the Banquet and/or Golf at

www.cfesd.org or contact the Catholic Foundation at 605-988-

3788, toll free at 1-888-246-3386.

finding my path: listening to god’s call

You know God is calling you to serve

Him. But where? How? Come to Finding

My Path, September 4-6, 2015, to explore

your vocation possibilities and listen for

God’s voice at this discernment retreat, held

at Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton,

South Dakota. For Catholic Women, ages 20-50.

Go to http://tinyurl.com/oa5j3yj to download the

brochure with more information and registration details for

this retreat with the Benedictine Sisters in Yankton. For

information on other upcoming vocation opportunities,

call S. Clarice at 605-668-6092 or go to http://

yanktonbenedictines.org/vocation-events/.

Coming Events

Sun. Aug 30 …..SL Altar Society Meeting after 8:30am mass

Sun. Aug 30… RE K-8th Teacher meeting in FCMC at 6:30pm Wed. Sept 2 ..….Bishop Swain blessing SMH Chapel at 5:00pm Wed. Sept 9 ……...…...Religious Education will start at 7:00pm Sun. Sept 13 ……....Confirmation Meeting in FCMC at 6:30pm Mon. Sept 14 ……….………........KC meeting, 7:30pm, FCMC Tues. Sept 15 ……………………….SL Parish Council, 6:00pm Sun. Sept 20 ….SL Harvest Festival & Vehicle Show, 3:30-7pm

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altar society St. Leo Altar Society is selling ornaments for the 125th

Anniversary of our parish. The ornaments are available by

contacting Charlotte Cihak, Connie Kniffen or Malicha

Pravecek. Wood ornaments are $10.00 and metal ornaments are

$15.00.

Sympathy & Prayers We extend Sympathy and Prayers to the

family and friends of Dr. Connie Allen.

Connie passed away on August 9th. She was the sister

to Don Irish from St. Vincent Parish.

May she and all the faithful departed rest in peace

with our heavenly Father.

Children’s Collection: August 16, 2015: St. Leo - $7.00

St. Vincent - $13.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Vincent’s Parish Needed per month………………….……. $2,800.00 June weeks income….…............................ $1,599.00 Weekly income for 08/16/2015.…………... $634.00

Monthly income to date………….………. $2,233.00

Stewardship Report

A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Leo’s Parish Needed per month……………….……… $9,500.00 July weeks income………………….…... $4,955.00 Weekly income for 08/16/2015...….……. $1,735.00 Monthly income to date……….……....… $6,690.00

Volunteer Catechists Needed We are in need of volunteer catechists for

the 8th grade. It could be an opportunity for a

husband & wife team to work together to share

this position. Alternating Wednesdays with another couple could

also be another option. Sharing this position would eliminate a full

time commitment, but would be a strong witness to our faith and

family life. Please pray about helping out. The success of this

program depends on your willingness to volunteer. The rewards

are out of this world! Please contact JoLynn @ 660-7008.

RE K-8th Catechists Meeting There will be a teacher meeting for K-8th

grade volunteer catechists on Sunday, August

30th at 6:30pm in the FCC. Please bring you

certificate of completion for the annual safe

environment program or email it to JoLynn at

jolynnweber@yahoo.com

RE Registration Forms Religious Formation Packets were

mailed out the beginning of August for all

children/youth in grades K-12th. Please

return all registration forms, volunteer sheet,

and t-shirt order form to the parish office by Wed, August 26th

or mail them to: St. Leo's Parish, P.O. Box 47, Tyndall,

SD 57066. Please contact JoLynn if you have a child entering

Kindergarten this fall or are new to the Religious Formation

Program. If you did not receive a packet please contact

JoLynn at 589-3898 or 660-7008.

Annual Safe Environment On-Line Training

It's time again for all clergy, staff, and all

volunteers working with children/youth to

complete their on-line training. The protection of

children and young people is a special concern for

the Church. As someone who works with children

as part of their ministry, learning how to recognize and report child

abuse is not only a moral and civic duty for us as Christians

a response to Jesus' call to love our neighbor. Please register (if

new) or login at http://safeandsacred-sfcatholic.org and complete

the session called, "Professional Boundaries and Behaviors." Use

the email option or print and turn in your Certificate of Completion

to JoLynn @ jolynnweber@yahoo.com Deadline is August 30th.

Small Discipleship Training & Gatherings

Those volunteers who are small group leaders will meet for

training and planning on these Wednesdays: Wed Sept 2nd, 9th,

30th @ 7pm in the FCC. Please attend the first large group gath-

ering scheduled on Wed Sept 16th @7pm. Martha's Kitchen will

be available for you between 6:00-6:45pm. See you on the 2nd.

walk of ages

The Tyndall Good Samaritan Society

would like to invite you to join the 14th

Annual Walk of Ages Event on

Sunday, September 13 at 1:45pm-

3:45pm in the afternoon. A schedule of events

start with Walk registration, Silent Auction,

Chicken Splat Sales, & Bake Sale at 1:45pm.

There will also be a Pie-Ice Cream Social starting

at 2:15pm. Come and enjoy all the fun.