St. Leo the Great Parish, Tyndall, SD

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springfield, SD

Fr. Joseph Forcelle Cell # 605-670-9965

pastor@stleotyndall.com (Parish Office Closed Monday)

Business Manager: Mary Minow

stleochurch@hcinet.net 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

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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.

It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:

- it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!";

- it unites us more firmly to Christ; - it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; - it renders our bond with the Church more perfect; - it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the

faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross.

(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1302-3)

This Sunday we are honored to have Bishop Donald DeGrood at St. Leo Church to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 24 high school freshmen and sophomores from the parishes of St. Vincent (Springfield), St. Leo (Tyndall), St. Wenceslaus (Tabor) and St. John the Baptist (Lesterville-Sigel). This offers all of us an occasion to reflect on our own confirmation and how we are allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us in our lives as Catholics. In uniting us more firmly to Jesus Christ, being confirmed gives us the strength we need to stand with other members of the Church in bearing witness in the world to the gift of salvation. As I interviewed the twelve students from St. Leo and St. Vincent, I was impressed not just with their knowledge of the faith, but more so with their desire to live their faith. The interviews helped me to impress on them that they can’t do this alone; that Jesus gave us the Church so we can have each other for support, to challenge us, to guide us and to nourish us. These young people present themselves for Confirmation to receive the Holy Spirit as a gift of God, helping them to become more than any of us could ever be without him. May they be richly blessed and know how much they are loved by God and by us.

Father Joe Forcelle, pastor

Second Sunday of Lent

March 8, 2020

Behold Moses & Elijah appeared by

Jesus before Peter, James, & John.

A voice from a cloud said, “This is

my Beloved Son, with whom I am

well pleased; listen to Him.”

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - March 14-15

Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector

Saturday at St. Leo Mar. 14 5:30pm

Nicole Kaul

Volunteers needed

Camille Sykora Olivia Kaul

Volunteers needed

Marvin Engstrom Ed Humpal Ken Ranek

Joseph Sedlacek

Karen Schmidt

Sunday at St. Leo Mar. 15 8:30am

Scott Weber

Volunteers needed

Carter Uecker Cati Uecker

Volunteers needed

John Cihak Mike Schmidt David Vellek

Hubert Zimmerman

Bernard Kostal

Sunday at St. Vincent Mar. 15 10:30am

Clare Eastman Brock & Kristen

Tucker Family

Nevaeh Myers Emersyn Tucker Kashius Tucker

Lisa Kelley Family

Richie Ludens Elijah Eastman

Daily Bible Readings March 9-15

Mon. Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38 Tues. Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12 Wed. Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28 Thurs. Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31 Fri. Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Sat. Micah 7:14-15,18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Third Sunday in Lent Readings Sun. Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

John 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 40-42

Lenten regulations for Catholics These are the MINIMUM for Lent. All are encouraged

to thoughtfully consider going beyond these minimum regulations.

The Christian faithful are to do penance through prayer and fasting, abstinence and by exercising works of piety and charity. All Fridays through the year, especially during Lent, are penitential days.

Abstinence: All who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent.

Fasting: All those who are 18 or older, until their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Only one full meal is allowed on days of fast. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s need; but together, they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. The obligation does not apply to those whose health or ability to work would be affected seriously. People in doubt about fast or abstinence should consult a priest.

CHANGES FOR MASSES DURING FLU & COLDS SEASON

In response to concerns expressed, I have decided to do the following:

• We will not have communion from the chalice until it is deemed safe to resume it. This means only one communion minister is needed to assist me and another to bring the Eucharist to the choir.

• For the Sign of Peace, members are encouraged to refrain from shaking hands.

• For Communion Ministers, please be sure that you do not shake hands with anyone after sanitizing your hands before distributing Holy Communion.

Please use common sense practices such as frequent hand washing with soap and water, hand sanitizers, and sneezing/coughing into your elbow.

Masses this week March 9-15

Mon. No Mass (Fr. Joe’s day off) Tues. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Ronnie Kniffen 3:30-GSH-Tyndall +Fr. Francis Cronin Wed. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +SL AS Living & Deceased Members Thurs. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +William J. Varilek Fri. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Vera Hoch

Third Sunday in Lent Masses Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +Irene Schuurmans Sun. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Jerome Weier 10:30am SV-Springfield SV & SL Members

stations of the Cross: St. Vincent - 5:30pm Thursday during Lent St. Leo - 5:30pm Fridays during Lent (4:00pm Friday, April 3)

Confirmation Please remember in your prayers the young people of our parishes as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Sunday, March 8th at the 2:00pm at St. Leo the Great Church. May each one be blessed with a deeper love of their faith.

Elijah Eastman Karsten Kozak Emma Jaeger Aidan Sobotka Memphis Kaul Elizabeth Soukup Trey Kaul Daryan Stoebner Wesley Kaul Camille Sykora Makayla Kopp Carter Uecker

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Money Counters at St. Leo March 8th: Wayne Schuurmans, George & Denise Mudder March 15th: Don & Joyce Sykora, Randy & Lisa Weier March 22nd: Charlotte & John Cihak George & Eileen Jaeger March 29th: Dennis Kniffen, Marian Peschl, & Pam Novak

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SL PC Meeting St. Leo’s Parish Council will be meeting on March 10th at 7:00pm. Please come if there is anything about the church that you wish to discuss.

the gift of hope concert Are you looking for something fun to do with your spouse or group of friends? We are very excited to announce that the 20th Annual Gift of Hope Event will feature

popular Christian comedian Jennifer Fulwiler on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00pm at the Bishop O’Gorman High School Performing Arts Center. Jen is a wife, mother of six, radio show host, author and comedian! Her hilarious perspective of faith and family is sure to have you laughing all night! We hope you can join us for an uplifting, fun evening as Jen shares her hilarious perspective of faith and family! Tickets to the Gift of Hope event can be purchased online at ccfesd.org or call 605-988-3765 for more information.

Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit Leo the Great Parish will be hosting the Eucharistic Miracle Exhibit from the Vatican! With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, the exhibition presents some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and have been officially recognized by the Church! By means of the panels, one can “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place. The current exhibition includes 160 panels that are used to explain the Eucharistic Miracles. The exhibition is open on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am to 8:00pm with a presentation scheduled at 6:30pm and Sunday, March 29th from 8:30am to 2:00pm with a presentation scheduled at 12-noon. The display will be set up in the Fr. Cronin Memorial Center attached to Leo the Great Parish in Tyndall. We welcome all to come, to view the exhibit, and to strengthen their faith journey during this coming Lenten season!

Let's do Brunch The diocese is excited to announce this year’s women’s event, Let’s Brunch! A Women’s Gathering. Join us Saturday, April 18th, 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Meadow Barn in Harrisburg. Apostolic Oblate Jessi Kary will be speaking. With an emphasis on the

interior life, we hope that you will walk away having had a greater encounter with Christ and with the tools to more readily recognize His voice. sfcatholic.org/brunch

2020 CFSA Our 2020 parish CFSA goal for St. Leo’s is $29,000 and for St. Vincent’s $9,000. Currently we have reached 63.41% of our goal at St. Leo and 59.22% 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 $18,388.00 Total $5,330.00 Paid $14,998.00 Paid $4,390.00 Pledged $ 3,390.00 Pledged $ 940.00

ST LEO CEMETERY MOWING BIDS St. Leo Cemetery Board is currently accepting bids for the mowing of St. Leo Cemetery. All are welcome to submit a bid. Sealed bids are to be submitted to St. Leo Church office no later than April 1st. They will be opened and the contract awarded at the St. Leo Cemetery Board meeting on April 7th. Bids are to include the cemetery perimeter and weed-eating along fence lines and around stones. The bid should be “per mowing,” not “per hour.” Frequency of mowing will be determined by weather conditions. For details and questions, please contact the St. Leo Cemetery Chairman, George Mudder, at 605-589-3155.

Meet Trinh Trinh's family are farmers in Vietnam who have been affected by climate change. What would you do if your source of nutrition was threatened? How can we support those whose livelihoods are vulnerable to weather? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

Soup Luncheon & Raffle The UCC Women’s Fellowship Mission Projects is holding a fundraiser on Sunday, March 15th from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the church basement: 1002 College Street, Springfield. Join us for homemade delicious soups, crackers, hot dogs, and desserts. It will be a Free Will Offering. Raffle items include beef bucks, gift cards from Casey, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, and more.

Easter Cantata This year’s 2020 Bon Homme Community Easter Cantata is on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00pm at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Please join us! This years Cantata is titled "Closer to the

Cross" celebrating the Journey of Christ. Combining old and new music with excellent narration to make a meaningful Cantata.

Blood Drive There is going to be a blood drive at Tyndall Community Auditorium, 1609 Laurel Street on Thursday, March 12 from 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Please make an appointment by contacting Life Serve Blood Center at 800-287-4903 or visit the website www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Thank You Thank you Father Joe and St. Leo & St. Vincent Parishes for a delightful St. Valentine’s Supper Party. We had a great time and it was fun to hangout with other young couples. It was a great event. With gratitude,

Greg & Rachel Odens

coming Events Sundays ………….... Praying Rosary in the Prayer Garden, 7:00pm Wednesdays …………...….… Martha’s Kitchen at 6:00pm, FCMC Wednesdays …….…....…..........….…. RE Classes, 7:00pm, FCMC Thursdays of Lent …………..…...…. SV Stations of Cross, 5:30pm Fridays of Lent .....………..……...…. SL Stations of Cross, 5:30pm (except Friday April 3rd at 4:00pm) Sun. Mar 8 …………..…… Confirmation Mass at 2:00pm at SL Followed by Supper at 5:00pm in Tabor Tues. Mar 10 ……... SL Parish Council Meeting in FCMC, 7:00pm Sun. Mar 22 ………..….. Youth Breakfast after 8:30am Mass at SL Sun. Mar 29 …………..…. Communal Penance at SL at 1:30pm at Tabor at 5:00pm Fri. Apr 3 ….....………...…...…….…. KC Fish Fry, 5-7pm, FCMC (SL Stations 4:00pm prior to Fish Fry)

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A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Transfiguration is a common occurrence in families. When we commit to another, such as a spouse in marriage or a child in parenting, we are not committing to them only as they are today, but to the person they are becoming.

Scholarships Available (See HS Guidance Counselor for applications or www.stleotyndall.com/Scholarships.html)

St. Leo Altar Society Scholarship in the amount of $500 is available to any high school senior active in St. Leo the Great Parish. (Must be in parish office on or before April 15)

Knights of Columbus Scholarships (2-$750 scholarships) are available to members of St. George, St. Leo, St. Vincent or St. Wenceslaus Parishes. (Deadline April 15)

Norm & Bonnie Leheska Scholarships (2-$500 scholarships) are offered in memory of the Leheska Family. (Deadline April 30)

Stulc-Berndt Scholarship is for a graduating high school student that is active in St. Leo’s Parish and attending a post secondary institution of higher education. Members of families with an agricultural background are encouraged to apply. (Deadline May 30)

Children’s Collection: March 1, 2020: St. Leo - $9.00 St. Vincent - $8.25

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Needed per month ..……..……………........... $2,800.00 March weeks income .…………….…....……. $ 705.00 Weekly income for 03/01/2020 .…….…....…. $ 705.00 Monthly income to date ..…............................ $ 705.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Leo the Great Parish Needed per month …...………..…………… $10,000.00 March weeks income .………………....……. $2,364.00 Weekly income for 03/01/2020 .………....…. $2,364.00 Monthly income to date ..…............................ $2,364.00

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend!!!!

Religious Education

March 11, 18, 25 ….. K-12th grade meet for class at 7:00pm, FCMC except 6th & 7th grades meet for class at 6:45pm.

Martha’s Kitchen open at 6:00pm. All are welcome to come in for a meal.

Wednesday, March 11th Grades 6-8th will have Confessions this evening. Parents of 2nd graders will meet for Session 4A of their Adult Study on the “Presence” at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, March 18th All grades K-12th are asked to share in the Baptism celebration of the Campbell and Sykora baby girls at 7:00pm in the church. Parents of 2nd graders will meet for Session 4B of their Adult Study on the “Presence” at 7:00pm in the KC room.

Sunday, March 22nd Fundraiser: Sunday Morning Breakfast—6th-12th grade youth will be serving our parish guests. Please bring a dozen rolls/donuts/breakfast pastries, serve our guests, and clean up. Please be ready to serve after the 8:30am Mass at St. Leo’s church. Karsten, Trey, Wes, Memphis, & Elyse has signed up to help with breakfast.

Activities & Summer Events for Youth The youth in our diocese and in our parishes have been blessed with so many opportunities to build their relationship with Christ. As we all know our summer calendars are filling up already! It’s time to commit to retreats, camps, youth conferences, or mission trips to continue faith sharing and learning. Some events have early bird registration, so please be

attentive to those dates. Most all this information is on the diocesan website; www.sfcatholic.org/youth. If you need additional help, please contact us. Mark your calendars!

• SEARCH Weekend @ Holy Spirit Parish in Sioux Falls—July 31st-Aug 2nd, $85.00/person. Grades 9th—Adult. There is a cheaper early-bird price if registration is done one month prior to retreat. www.siouxfallssearch.org

• Totus Tuus Week @ St. Leo’s Church—5 day week this year: June 7th-12th. FREE for all K-12th. Form letter & enrollment will be sent out the beginning of March.

• Discipleship Camps @ BroomTree Retreat Center: $325 price. Parents register on own.

June 22-25, 2020 –High School Session (Eligible ages...Youth entering 9-12th grades)

July 12-15, 2020-- High School Session July 16-19, 2019-- Jr High Session (Youth entering

7-8th grades)

• Steubenville Youth Conference at Rochester, MN-July 10-12th. Cola Uecker is organizing the Steubenville trip. Please contact her for the details. Cell # 464-0100.

Bon Homme Food Pantry The Bon Homme Food Pantry is in need of your help. Bon Homme Food Pantry needs: canned or dried fruit, canned vegetables, canned meats (tuna, ham, chicken, beef), non-refrigerated juice, cereal, boxed mac & cheese, hamburger helper, seasoning mixes (taco, chili, or whatever), boxed potatoes, toothpaste & toothbrushes, bath soap, personal hygiene products, toilet paper, paper towels, and facial tissue. No donation is too small. The less fortunate will greatly appreciate anything that they are able to get from the food pantry.