St. Leo the Great Parish, Tyndall, SD St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springfield, SD Fr. Joseph Forcelle [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 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 underway. Contact Fr. Joseph Forcelle well in advance of any desired marriage date. Third Sunday of Advent This week on Thursday, the winter season officially begins. It is the day of the least daylight hours and marks the start of increasing sunlight. In the ancient Roman calendar the celebration of Saturnalia, named after the god, Saturn, came on December 25. The intention was to generate some energy to get people through the winter. It may be why so many parties have developed in northern cultures during the winter months. In any case, we can safely assume that human beings do not hibernate, so we need to stay active. Think of all the winter sports that have developed to that end: skiing, hockey, skating, broomball, sledding, ice fishing, curling, the Iditarod and even polar plunges. The Swedish Sauna was invented to take advantage of the cold, making people stronger and more disease resistant. Even special drinks are part of this winter effort in the form of eggnog, peppermint schnapps, hot cocoa & cider and fruit-flavored brandies. Holiday foods also add to the list of winter activities with fruitcakes, lefsa, sugar cookies, gingerbread, chocolate yule logs and honey baked ham. For many people, these are some of the things that make winter their favorite season of the year. Christmas is only a week away, bringing with it loads of traditions, activities, travel and so much more. May it also be a time of rediscovering a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, the true Reason for the Season. Take time to snuggle under a warm blanket and read the Christmas Story again. Remember, God’s will for us is to be wrapped in the warmth of his love. Whatever you do during the days ahead, never forget that gift. Father Joe Forcelle, pastor Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017
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 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 underway. Contact
Fr. Joseph Forcelle well in advance of any desired marriage date.
Third Sunday of Advent
This week on Thursday, the winter season officially begins. It is the day of the least daylight hours and marks the start of increasing sunlight. In the ancient Roman calendar the celebration of Saturnalia, named after the god, Saturn, came on December 25. The intention was to generate some energy to get people through the winter. It may be
why so many parties have developed in northern cultures during the winter months. In any case, we can safely assume that human beings do not hibernate, so we need to stay active. Think of all the winter sports that have developed to that end: skiing, hockey, skating, broomball, sledding, ice fishing, curling, the Iditarod and even polar plunges. The Swedish Sauna was invented to take advantage of the cold, making people stronger and more disease resistant. Even special drinks are part of this winter effort in the form of eggnog, peppermint schnapps, hot cocoa & cider and fruit-flavored brandies. Holiday foods also add to the list of winter activities with fruitcakes, lefsa, sugar cookies, gingerbread, chocolate yule logs and honey baked ham. For many people, these are some of the things that make winter their favorite season of the year.
Christmas is only a week away, bringing with it loads of traditions, activities, travel and so much more. May it also be a time of rediscovering a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, the true Reason for the Season. Take time to snuggle under a warm blanket and read the Christmas Story again. Remember, God’s will for us is to be wrapped in the warmth of his love. Whatever you do during the days ahead, never forget that gift.
Father Joe Forcelle, pastor
Third Sunday
of Advent
December 17, 2017
Masses this week December 18-24
Mon. No Mass (Fr.’s Day Off) Tues. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +LeRoy ‘Lefty’ Hisek 3:30pm GSH-Tyndall +Fr. Alton Kelly Wed. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Fr. Alex Bombera, TDR Thurs. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Jacob & Mary Merkwan 4:00pm SALC-Springfield +Byron Kalmbach Fri. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Fern Marie & Francis Isaak
Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +Joe Heisinger Sun. 8:30am SL-Tyndall Members of SV & SL 10:30am SV-Springfield +Michael Anthony Carmody
We are in need of Mass Intentions for 2018!!!
Flowers for Christmas Each year, our parishes solicit flowers to decorate for Christmas. These can be gifts given as memorials or simply as a gift of money for plants. Memorials will be published in the bulletin at Christmas time. (Remember to include names for the memorials as well as who gave the gift.)
2018 calendars We have the 2018 calendars for both parishes in and they are at the entry way of both churches. Please help yourself to one or two.
2018 contribution envelopes The 2018 contribution envelopes will be in the connection entrance of St. Leo and the main entry of St. Vincent. If you cannot find your box or if you have never had envelopes but wish to use them, please call the parish office.
Money Counters at St. Leo December 17th: Dennis Kniffen, Bobbi Zimmerman Marian Peschl & Pamela Novak December 24th: Wayne Schuurmans, Donna & Ron Zimmerman, & Jeff VanGerpen December 31st: Don & Joyce Sykora, Randy & Lisa Weier
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - December 23-24
Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector
Mon. Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 Tues. Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 Wed. Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 Thurs. Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3-14-18a;
Luke 1:39-45 Fri. 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 Sat. Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66
Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings Sun. 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Romans 16:25-27;
Luke 1:26-38
Communal Penance Dec. 17 St. Wenceslaus, Tabor - 1:30pm St. Leo, Tyndall - 5:00pm Confessions: SV - Thursday, December 21, 5:00pm SL - Friday, December 22, 7:00pm After Masses on Dec. 23 & 24
Addresses often requested at Christmas time:
Fr. Gerald Thury 146 West 1st St., Dimock, SD 57331
Fr. John Rasmussen P. O. Box 456, Elk Point, SD 57025
Fr. Jerome Kopel P. O. Box 285, Gettysburg, SD 57442
Msgr. Carlton Hermann 505 Burgess Rd., Yankton, SD 57078
Special Mass Schedule
Christmas Liturgies: Sunday, December 24 - SL 5:30pm Monday, December 25 - SL 8:30am
SV 10:30am
Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary (not a Holy Day this year) No Mass (Fr.’s Day Off)
Angel Tree Angels may select a red or green tag from the Toys for Tots Angel Tree starting November 17 at Cash Smart Grocery Store and bring a smile to a child’s face when Santa makes his deliveries. Remember to attach the tag on the outside of the wrapped gifts. Monetary donations may be dropped off at Schmidt’s Service. Drop off presents by December 18. If you have any questions, please call Mike Schmidt at 605-589-3562 or 605-589-3374 or Pam Lukkes at 605-589-3026.
Grieving the loss of a spouse Catholic Family Services invites you to join six Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, January 9-February 13, 2018 at Catholic Family Services, 523 N Duluth, Sioux Falls. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. This program is for adults who have lost a spouse and are
trying to cope with the pain of separation and loss. Role change and loneliness are secondary losses which can complicate the grieving process. The program will offer assistance in coping with this change and making healthy readjustments. Non-denominational. Cost – Donation. Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 to register.
Catholic Conversations You and your parish are invited to a very special edition of Catholic Conversations. Please join us for a day of reflection at the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Hall from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Dr. Chris Burgwald, Renee Leach and Missy Baumberger will be presenting on encountering God through Scripture. This is a free event! Because lunch will be provided, registration is required. Register at http://www.sfcatholic.org/catholicconversations.
Life Touch Pictures For all parishioners who didn’t order any pictures from Life Touch, your 8 x 10 picture is at the rectory office that you can pick up Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Thanks for participating in our pictorial directory.
Church Ornaments for 125 years St. Leo the Great Parish has celebrated 125 years of Faith. Altar Society continues to sell these ornaments all at $10.00. Let us all show our Faith by purchasing ornaments for our sibling, children, grandchildren and friends. Also consider purchasing for family members and friends that are no longer in the parish or community. Please contact the following ladies for your purchasing needs: Charlotte Cihak-President, 464-0179, Malicha Pravecek-Secretary, or Connie Kniffen-Treasurer has some at Embroidery Plus.
Encountering God Through Scripture Catholic Conversations with Dr Chris Burgwald
Encountering the Lord is such an important part of building our relationship with God. So often in our longings to hear him we forget that he has already spoken to us. Find out how you can encounter God through Scripture at the Cathedral of St. Joseph from 9:30am to 3:30pm on January 13th, 2018. It’s free and lunch is provided! Register at http://www.sfcatholic.org/catholicconversations.
Coffee & Canvas Sacred Heart Monastery Saturday, January 20, 2018
9:00am - 11:00am; For: Young Adults 18+ A blanket of snow covering the ground is a perfect excuse to grab a cozy cup of coffee or cocoa and a paintbrush. The theme will
incorporate the winter season and scriptures. A short introduction and meditation will start the class. Cost: $20 (provide at time of class) Contact: PR by Jan. 15 for planning purposes; Call: 668-6000 or Email: shmpublicrelations@ mtmc.edu for questions.
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today’s gospel reports “there is one
among you whom you do not recognize.” It is
hard to believe Christ is present in a family with
crazy schedules, suppers that start too late and end
too early, cars that don’t start, misunderstandings,
frustrations, piles of laundry, unmatched socks and stretched food
budgets. The list is endless. The words spoken at Mass, “The
Lord is with you,” are not a hope, they are a fact.
coming Events Wednesdays ………....…...….….Martha’s Kitchen at 6:00pm Wednesdays ……......…....….…..RE Classes, 7:00pm, FCMC Sun. Dec 17 ..........Communal Penance see schedule page 2 Thur. Dec 21 ……….………...Confessions at SV at 5:00pm Fri. Dec 22 ……….……....…. Confessions at SL at 7:00pm Confessions ……….... after weekend Masses, December 24 Christmas Masses…………….… December 24, 5:30pm SL
December 25, 8:30am SL, 10:30am SV NO MASSES for Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
January 1, 2018 (not a Holy Day this year) Sun. Jan 7 .…………..….….…. SL Altar Society (after Mass) Mon. Jan 8…………...…..KC Mountain Oyster feed, 6:00pm
(meeting to follow) Sun. Jan 21 …………………. SL Altar Society Soup Kitchen
Children’s Collection: December 10, 2017: St. Leo - $34.00 St. Vincent - $8.00
Church Contributions If you are tired of remembering to do a weekly envelope (cash or check) for contributions to the church, consider doing a bill payment out of your bank checking
account to the church. You can do this weekly or monthly. This will help the church’s finance budgets for when you are out of town on the weekends or summers.
Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Needed per month ..……..……………….….......... $2,800.00 December weeks income .....…....….…………..…. $ 826.00 Weekly income for 12/10/2017 .…..……….......…. $ 430.75 Monthly income to date ……................................... $1,256.75
Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of
St. Leo the Great Parish Needed per month …...……………………….…… $9,500.00 December weeks income .....…....….…………..…. $3,152.00 Weekly income for 12/10/2017 .…..……….......…. $3,048.00 Monthly income to date ……................................... $6,200.00
Religious Education No RE classes December 20 & 27
January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 …. K-12th grade meet for class at 7:00pm, FCMC.
Martha’s Kitchen open at 6:00pm. All are welcome to come in for a meal.
Showering Christ’s Little Ones We invite you to participate in the 25th Annual Advent Baby Shower, running now through Christmas. Please bring NEW gifts, unwrapped items for Newborn through toddler size. Suggested items are sleepers / pajamas or outfits, onesies/undershirts, socks & booties, crib sheets, blankets, outerwear, bottles, bibs, diapers, wipes, Sweaters & pants,
snowsuits & coats, hats, mittens, rattles/toys, pacifiers, baby shampoo and lotion. These items may be left at the designated area in the Church of St. Leo the Great Parish and the entry way of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. We donate these items locally to the Women’s Center in Yankton. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Cuka at 589-3011.
Thursday, December 28th Confirmation students will be serving “The Banquet” in Yankton. Transportation will be leaving the St Leo’s parking lot at 4:15pm. Sponsors and parents are welcome to come and serve with their youth. These youth signed-up to serve: Allisan, Sydney, Avery, Hannah L, Hannah C, Makayla, Jaxson, Cole, Nate, Hunter, and Kaden. We will need 2-3 adult drivers for this event. Please contact me if you can drive.
perfect Christmas gift Do the children in your life already have all the plastic toys and video games they could ever need? Get them the gift of protection with a Single Premium Youth Term Life Insurance Policy. A Catholic United Youth Term Life Policy for $10,000 can be purchased for one time payment of $170 for children age 15 days to 15
years. For more information contact Angie Jorgensen at 605-660-5814 or [email protected].
March for Life There is going to be a Pilgrimage going to Washington, DC for the “March for Life”, January 17-21, 2018. SDSU’s Jacks for Life Club will be joining this pilgrimage. Bitzy Mitzel, Public Relations for Jacks for Life Club, is asking for support from our parishioners at St. Leo’s, BH KC, and anyone else that would like to help with this cause. Donations made out to Jacks for Life and mailed to: Jacks for Life, 122 9th Street, Brookings, SD 57006. See letter on bulletin boards.
SL Choir Practice All voices welcome! Come join us on December 20 at 6:00pm as we prepare music for our Christmas liturgies.
CFSA Report - 2017 St. Leo -97.04% St. Vincent -91.17% Total $28,334.45 Total $7,567.00 Paid $28,244.45 Paid $7,567.00 Pledged $ 90.00 Pledged $ 0.00 St. Leo’s is $865.55 short of reaching their goal. St. Vincent’s is $733.00 short of reaching their goal. These shortages will come out of the parish funds. Please support our diocese… make a contribution today!
