St. Leo the Great Parish, Tyndall, SD St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springfield, SD Fr. Joseph Forcelle Cell # 605-670-9965 [email protected](Parish Office Closed Monday) Business Manager: Mary Minow [email protected]St. Leo Parish Office hours 9am-5pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon St. Leo the Great Parish 100 East 20th Avenue P. O. Box 47 Tyndall, SD 57066 605-589-3504 www.stleotyndall.com Visit us on Facebook St. Vincent de Paul Parish 1203 Wood Street, Springfield, SD Mailing Address: P. O. Box 47, Tyndall, SD 57066 Sacrament of Reconciliation Penance St. Leo - Tyndall Saturday at 4:45pm Sunday at 7:45am St. Vincent - Springfield After Sunday 10:30am Mass (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 underway. Contact Fr. Joseph Forcelle well in advance of any desired marriage date. Today is the Day of Resurrection! Alleluia! Let us rejoice! Jesus is Risen! God is offering to the whole world the gift of eternal life through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. The love of God has removed our sinfulness and filled all creation with the glory of new life in Christ. For the majority of Catholics, we rejoice in this gift. In these difficult times of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to rejoice. So many people have been impacted in ways we have yet to realize. I have found that the more time and energy I spend being grateful for what I have makes the tough times easier to bear, especially when that gratitude is shared among family and friends. So we must make an effort to remind each other of our blessings and our hopes for the future. The alternative is to live in bitterness, fear and anger. One of the marks of someone who is bitter or angry is complaining. Jesus encountered this during his ministry and pointed it out. Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” (Matthew 11:16-19) We cannot allow ourselves to be so overwhelmed by the times that we lose sight of the blessings. We are not without hope. We have the promise of resurrection and eternal life. We also need to surround ourselves with people who choose joy over bitterness. May we guard against bitterness and complaining. Let us instead embrace the joy and life of Easter. Father Joe Forcelle, pastor Easter Sunday of the resurrection of the Lord April 12, 2020 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid! I know you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.”
St. Vincent de Paul Parish 1203 Wood Street, Springfield, SD
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 47, Tyndall, SD 57066
Sacrament of Reconciliation Penance
St. Leo - Tyndall Saturday at 4:45pm Sunday at 7:45am
St. Vincent - Springfield After Sunday 10:30am Mass
(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 underway. Contact
Fr. Joseph Forcelle well in advance of any desired marriage date.
Today is the Day of Resurrection! Alleluia! Let us rejoice! Jesus is Risen!
God is offering to the whole world the gift of eternal life through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. The love of God has removed our sinfulness and filled all creation with the glory of new life in Christ. For the majority of Catholics, we rejoice in this gift. In these difficult times of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to rejoice. So many people have been impacted in ways we have yet to realize. I have found that the more time and energy I spend being grateful for what I have makes the tough times easier to bear, especially when that gratitude is shared among family and friends. So we must make an effort to remind each other of our blessings and our hopes for the future. The alternative is to live in bitterness, fear and anger. One of the marks of someone who is bitter or angry is complaining. Jesus encountered this during his ministry and pointed it out.
Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not
mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they
said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” (Matthew 11:16-19)
We cannot allow ourselves to be so overwhelmed by the times that we lose sight of the blessings. We are not without hope. We have the promise of resurrection and eternal life. We also need to surround ourselves with people who choose joy over bitterness. May we guard against bitterness and complaining. Let us instead embrace the joy and life of Easter.
Father Joe Forcelle, pastor
Easter Sunday of the resurrection of the Lord
April 12, 2020
The angel said to the women,
“Do not be afraid! I know you
are seeking Jesus the crucified.
He is not here, for He has been
raised just as He said. Come
and see the place where He lay.”
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Daily Bible Readings April 13-19
Mon. Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 Tues. Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 Wed. Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 Thurs. Acts of the Apostles 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48 Fri. Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 Sat. Acts of the Apostles 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 Second Sunday (of Divine Mercy) of Easter Readings Sun. Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47; 1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Easter Flowers We wish to thank all who have contributed to our Easter Flower Fund or who have donated flowers. The flowers were delivered to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Home and the Springfield Assisted Living Center. Listed below are those that requested these gifts as memorials:
St Leo Given By: In Memory of: Fr. Joe Forcelle Michael Forcelle David Auch Paul & Leona Cuka, Marcella Auch, Cleadues Hovorka, Mallory Jo Vaith, & Cheryl Hovorka Harvey Fridrich Adeline Fridrich & Phyllis Fridrich Diane Heisinger Joe Heisinger Jerry & Darla Hovorka Cleadues Hovorka, Paul Cuka, Leona Cuka, & Mallory Vaith Margie Hovorka Cleadues Hovorka & Joe Cuka Emily McMahon Harold & Mary Ann Pieper, Francis & Mary McMahon, & Nathan Pieper William & Mary Minow William & Roseanna Minow, Hilary & Irene Hosch, Thomas & Jean Hosch Betty & Kevin Ranek Dale Ranek, Ranek Family, & Humpal Family Ken & Karen Ranek Klements & Lorraine Ranek, Raymond Kocer, Mike & Carol Ranek Gregory Schneider Edward F. & Violet D. Schneider Dorothy Sedlacek Orvin Sedlacek Susan Tjeerdsma Donnabelle Schartz & Donald Tjeerdsma Randy Weier Family Scott VanWinkle, Jerome Weier, Rick, Sheryl. Romain, & Alice VanWinkle Wayne & Peg Winckler Bernard Winckler, Romain & Alice VanWinkle, Rick, Sheryl. & Scott VanWinkle St Vincent Given By: In Memory of: Fr. Joe Forcelle Ernest Juaire Dorothy Dean Joe & Helen Hale, Rita & Don Munkvold, Sue, Norris & Mike Luke, & Frances Schmaltz
Opening the Word of god 1. Go to formed.org 2. Click sign-up 3. Click “I belong to a Parish
or Organization” 4. Find your parish—Type in
“Tyndall-St Leo” 5. Go to Next 6. Type in your name & email address 7. Sign-up to be on formed.org 8. View your email and link to “start Watching” 9. Search any study, movie, audio talk, or e-book 10. Get informed!
Masses this week April 13-19
Mon. SL-Tyndall SV & SL Members Tues. SL-Tyndall SL AS Living & Deceased Members Wed. SL-Tyndall Guiding Star Program & Womanhood Fullness Thurs. SL-Tyndall +Michael Forcelle Fri. SL-Tyndall +Earl & Anna Wright Sat. SL-Tyndall +Agnes Kriz
Second Sunday (of Divine Mercy) of Easter Masses Sun. SL-Tyndall +Joan Lee
CHANGES DURING THE
COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC
Father Joe will continue to celebrate private Mass every day in the small chapel in the connector at St. Leo’s in Tyndall. THIS IS A PRIVATE MASS, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. St. Leo Church will be open for private prayer and adoration of Jesus in the tabernacle every day from 8am to 8pm. THERE MAY NOT BE GROUP GATHERINGS FOR PRAYER IN THE CHURCH. Religious Education, all Knights of Columbus meetings, choir practice and other group activities or meetings are cancelled until further notice. The bless palms for both parishes may be picked up only at St. Leo in Tyndall. These will be on a table in the connector. Once we get a better indication of how long this will last, we will again schedule events as the CDC and our bishop permit.
PARISH FINANCIAL NEEDS DURING THIS QUARANTINE
Our parishes still have obligations such as salaries & benefits, insurance payments, utilities and other regular expenses like any family. Since we will not have any weekly collections, we are asking each household to
contribute via US Mail or some form of electronic payment. The diocese will soon be giving parishes online resources to make this easier to do.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DURING THIS CRISIS
As Father Joe indicated our parish has an emergency fund to assist families and individuals who may need rent assistance or utility payments. Such assistance is paid directly to the landlord or company, not the individual or family requesting help. Simply call Father Joe at 605-589-3504.
Suspension of Public Masses Suspending public Masses and public events that are parish and diocesan-sponsored comes with many ramifications. The following list clarifications is offered specifically for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. This list is subject to amendment and revision with time and as Bishop DeGrood gathers more insights from pastors and parish experiences. Personal Prayer in Church Buildings/Chapels
• Where it is the local custom, church buildings may remain open during the day for private prayer and devotion at the discretion of the pastor.
Televised Masses
• The Diocese-sponsored Sunday TV Mass will continue to be prayed and broadcast via television and via online streaming.
• Similarly, local pastors and staff may develop means by which private Masses prayed in parish churches can be broadcast to parishioners.
Funerals
• Masses of Christian Burials may be prayed with only immediate family members present. The funerals should still honor the guideline of having only 10 persons present. Wakes may not be prayed in Catholic facilities.
*In the event of a death, Memorial Masses can be prayed after this temporary suspension has been lifted. Other Sacraments
• Baptisms are permissible outside of the context of Holy Mass and at the pastor’s discretion. Care need be taken to limit the size of the gathering and to include additional precautions such as using holy water that is blessed especially for the one person receiving the sacrament.
• Confirmations and First Holy Communions scheduled through April, 2020 will be rescheduled.
• Confessions may be heard in parishes. Pastors have been encouraged to publish times when they are available. This provision is made with the expectation that additional precautions for avoiding the spread of the virus are in place at the parishes while at the same time the seal essential to the Sacrament is safeguarded.
• Lenten communal penances are to be cancelled.
• Weddings that have been scheduled may still be celebrated. However, only the priest/deacon, bride, groom, witnesses for both, and five additional people may attend.
Happy Easter! We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate the Risen Lord! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we begin the Easter season to share what we have with our global family. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at the front of St. Leo the Great Church in Tyndall or drop at Mr. Golf Car in Springfield by April 27th.
A Family Perspective By Bud Ozar Today’s gospel instructs us Jesus “had to rise from the dead.” The dying we experience with unmet expectations in marriage and parenting is normal to family life. Families must rise above disappointments and be Easter people all year long.
2020 CFSA Our 2020 parish CFSA goal for St. Leo’s is $29,000 and St. Vincent’s is $9,000. Currently we have reached 84.80% of our goal at St. Leo and 60.33% at St. Vincent. Thank you to all who have generously made contributions to this year’s collection. If you
have not yet contributed, will you join our parish family in sharing a portion of the blessings God has entrusted to you? With your help we can reach our goal. Remember all amounts received above our goal will remain in the parish. St. Leo St. Vincent Total $24,593.00 Total $5,430.00 Paid $21,313.00 Paid $4,540.00 Pledged $ 3,280.00 Pledged $ 890.00
St. Leo Cemetery Meeting St. Leo Catholic Church Cemetery Committee met on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Members present were George Mudder, Joey Sykora and Nicole Kaul. Also present was Fr. Joe Forcelle and Fran Koster. I. The meeting was held in the Fr. Cronin Memorial Center
and was begun with prayer led by Fr. Joe. II. The minutes from the February 11, 2020 meeting were
read and approved.
III. Meeting Business: A. Two bids were submitted: one from Sutera Mowing for
$350 and one from Jesse Ranek for $400. Joey made motion to accept Zach Sutera’s bid. It was second by Nicole. Motion carried. George called Zach to inform him during the meeting.
B. Schonewald is on board to spray when the temperature are favorable. He will contact George.
C. Jim Goglin was not present to inquire about the badger problem.
D. Nicole is still looking for a new member. E. When weather is good, there is talk about a work cleanup
night along with the KC. F. Joey offered up gravel to fill any holes if necessary and fill
driveways. IV. The next meeting was scheduled will be sent via text because of the virus. V. With no further business the meeting was adjourned. VI. The meeting was closed in prayer led by Fr. Joe. Respectfully submitted, Nicole Kaul, Acting Secretary
Sympathy & Prayers We extend Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of David Souhrada. David passed away on April 4th. He was the brother to Kathy (Rod) Skorpik who is a member St. Leo the Great Parish.
We extend Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of Laddie L. Horacek. Laddie passed away on April 5th. He was a member of St. Leo the Great Parish May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace with our heavenly Father.
Pray … “Lord, I don’t want to be satisfied
with just hearing about You. On this day
above all others, let me meet You.”
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Summer Catechism—Totus Tuus—Grades K-12 As of now, the diocese is planning to send out missionaries for this summer catechism program. Totus Tuus is scheduled at St Leo the Great Parish the week of June 7th-12th. For grade school children(K-6th) the program runs Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm. The day includes catechetical instruction, daily Mass, songs,
games and recess. For grades 7th-12th youth, the program runs Sunday-Thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm. TOTUS TUUS combines catechesis and having FUN! The youthfulness and energy of the teachers are contagious! Cost is FREE for the St Leo/Vincent students. See the website www.stleotyndall.com under CCD for a form letter and enrollment sheet. Contact JoLynn if you have any questions. Let us pray together for all those affected by the Coronavirus, especially the most vulnerable. If you have any questions, please contact us. Sincerely in Christ,
Fr Joe Forcelle—670-9965 JoLynn Weber—660-7008 Camille Sykora—464-0058
Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Needed per month ..……..……………........... $2,800.00
April weeks income .………………....……. $ 433.00 Weekly income for 04/05/2020 .………....…. $ 433.00 Monthly income to date ..….......................... $ 433.00
Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of
St. Leo the Great Parish Needed per month …...………..…………… $10,000.00 April weeks income .…………………..……. $3,415.00 Weekly income for 04/05/2020 .………....…. $3,415.00 Monthly income to date ..…............................ $3,415.00
Dear Parents & Families of St Leo & St Vincent Parishes, We pray that all is well with you and your family. During this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, we are taking precautions and we are called to embrace our Catholic faith at home; therefore, we are bringing resources and recommendations for you as a family to continue forming your children/youth in the home setting.
On-Line Resources: One of the first on-line resources for you is our parish webpage, our parish Facebook and MyParishApp. This will keep you updated with our local parish news. These links will keep you informed about upcoming events/notifications in our parishes. www.stleotyndall.com On the diocesan level, our new bishop has had wonderful & encouraging videos of support during this uncertain time. This website has links to the TV Mass, EWTN, and Real Presence Radio. We are so lucky to have all this information! www.sfcatholic.org On a national level, the Augustine Institute has set up a platform call FORMED. This offers unprecedented access to beautiful, trustworthy, Catholic movies, audio talks, e-books, and video studies featuring the top speakers in the Church today! Our parish has a subscription to this excellent site. If you aren’t signed up for this, please consider doing so. See page 3 in the bulletin. Formed.org K-6th grade curriculum series is called “Be My Disciple” from RCL Benziger. To get access to resources and interactive games, go to www.bemydisciple.com Youth Ministry for Grades 7-12th--The Office of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization seeks to partner with parishes and families to foster opportunities for youth to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and to cultivate an atmosphere for that relationship to grow. Each week they will be challenging our young people in four different ways. The first week of challenges begins on March 30—April 3. Go to this site for youth ministry formation: http://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/
Hard Copy Resources: Parents of Grades K-5th are asked to come into the center and pick-up their child’s religious education book/ packets. Please be respectful and abide by the social distancing guidelines. The church is open from 8am-8pm. Please come through the connector doors. Packets are in the classrooms labeled with their name. Plan time together to finish out the lessons in their book. We also have provided them with additional paper resources on the Mass, the Way of the Cross, Palm Sunday & Easter. These are resources to enhance learning & help you and your family. Grade 6—Please contact me for your log-in to your e-book to finish out your lessons. First Communion Class—2nd grade: To finish out your child’s prep for 1st Communion, please view the movie segment call, The Miracle at every Mass for Children. This is located on Formed.org under the Sacraments called Presence. Please contact Fr Joe after April 1st to set-up your child’s interview. At least one parent will need to be present at this interview. See the website www.stleotyndall.com under CCD for a guideline of interview questions. At this time First Communion is scheduled on Saturday, April 25th at SL and Sunday, April 26th at SV.
