Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C.

Michael W. Schuh, CPA 607 14th Street

Sioux City, IA 51102 Phone 712-255-8081 Fax 712-255-1147

OLLIES DRIVE-INN 411 E. Rose Street

Elk Point, SD 356-2401

Pizza, Chicken, Sandwiches, and Ice Cream

Delivery Sun-Thurs 5pm to 8pm Fri—Sat 5pm to 10pm

Pray The Rosary &

Have Masses Said For The Poor Souls

in Purgatory Bill & Mary Parker

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Catholic men who gather for Fellowship,

Spiritual Growth, and Corporal Works For information call 712-253-7336

201 Tower Road Dakota Dunes 605-232-8881

MARY MARGARET’S MASSAGE Mary Margaret Jones

Massage Therapist 370 West Anchor Drive Suite 217

Dakota Dunes mmjones11@gmail.com

712-899-1377 Helping you achieve total wellness!

BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA 995 Sioux Point Road Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-235-1942

ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693

ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716

Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: jtwidwell@snbonline.com

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning August 1st through August 31st

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Joseph—Elk Point Sunday: 8:30am at St Peter—Jefferson 9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Joseph—Elk Point 5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; stpeters@longlines.com Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; stjoseph@iw.net Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies—call the office email: dakotadunes.blessedteresa@sfcatholic.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6) 712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 Blessed Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre-school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at hammitterin@hotmail.com. MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass(ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716

WHAT DO YOU KNOW FATHER JOE?

ROAD TRIP FOR A GOOD CAUSE - Supporting Broom Tree Retreat & Conference Center

“Legacy: A Beer and Wine Experience”

Tickets are still available for the 2nd annual wine and beer tasting event, scheduled for Saturday, August 27th at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This event – Lega-cy: A Beer and Wine Experience is mirrored after the very successful beer tasting held last year at the 125th LEGACY event. In addition to the opportunity to taste over 100 selections from over 40 breweries and wineries, you will also be able to enjoy an amazing silent auc-tion, offering over 100 packages. The beneficiary of this event is Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center. Your partici-pation will ensure Broom Tree is available to people of all ages and income levels for years to come! This is a great opportunity for individuals to gather for fun, fellowship, and to show their support for the many ministries offered at Broom Tree. You can purchase your tickets on-line for the Legacy: A Beer & Wine Experience at www.ccfesd.org or contact the Catholic Community Foundation at 605-988-3765, toll free at 1-888-246-3386. Additionally event volunteers are still needed. Must be 21 to attend.

A REFLECTION FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME By Deacon Joe Twidwell

“Lord, will only a few people be saved?” Have you ever worried that no matter how hard you try that you cannot get to heaven? While Jesus does not directly answer this ques-tion here, Jesus does offer us an answer and great comfort. In John 6:37-40: Jesus says: ”Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day. But being with God still requires a choice and action on our part and cannot be taken for granted. While Paul says in his letter to the Romans 8:39 that “nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord” We still must exercise our free will and choose to love God by loving each other. These choices must be made many times, each and every day and are not the easiest path. Personal responsibility is critical: responsibility to help others see the narrow gate and guide them through it, and for us to choose the narrow gate. Where is your path leading you and those you love?

FR. ANTHONY OPEM

Born December 7, 1942 Died August 13, 2016

Ordained 48 Years a priest

Pastor, St. Joseph, Elk Point

Founding Pastor, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Dakota Dunes

Thank you, Lord, for the gift of Fr. Tony. You will be dearly missed

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, August 22nd 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Tuesday, August 23rd 8:00 am (Elk Point) Bernard Callahan + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Kylie Hayworth + Wednesday, August 24th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Kathy Tooley + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Thursday, August 25th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Francis & Sylvia Fullenkamp + Holy Hour 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Gordon Hippen + Holy Hour 4:30pm Friday, August 26th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Ivan & Madeline Mollet + Holy Hour 7:00am 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) *****NO SERVICE***** Saturday, August 27th 4:30 pm (Elk Point) Joanne Limoges +

Sunday, August 28th 8:30 am (Jefferson) Russ LaFleur + 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) Jon Twidwell 11:00 am (Elk Point) Jon Lee + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Our Parish Families

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

22nd Sunday in OT Vigil , Sat August 27th 22nd Sunday in OT, Sun August 28th 22nd Sunday in OT, Sun August 28th (4:30pm in Elk Point) (8:30 am in Jefferson) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Abigail Kastning, Skyler & Ben Swatek Jeremy Bosse & Kade Hammitt Avery Mozak & Carson Peck Commentator: Josh Lehman Fred LaCroix Jim Zortman Lector: Dan Veatch Fred LaCroix Jim Zortman Music: Sharon, Kristi, & Nicki Connie & Mike Jane, Jordyn & Kelli Ushers: M Dennison, A Schmidt, L DeSmet, J Guimond Dale Bosse & Steve Lewis PJ & Libby Vaske Precious Body: Dorothy Schmidt Kathy Geary Precious Blood: Eleanor Rosenbaum & Arlynn Schmidt Pam Gross & Gary Pierce Mary Grasso & Kevin Younger Gift Bearers/Greeters: August Altar Society Steve & Brenda Lewis PJ & Libby Vaske Greeters: Mavis Malloy & Issy Shoop Homebound: Money Counters: Finance Council Office—Joe Bernard 22nd Sunday in OT, Sun August 28th 22nd Sunday in OT, Sun August 28th (11:00am in Elk Point) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Lucas McInerney, Sean Coyle, Kate Corio Owen Hede & Jaxon Hennies Commentator: Renae McInerney Bernie Manley Lector: Joe Chicoine Bernie Manley Music: Rita & Brian Diana & Sean Ushers: D Limoges, D Fletcher, J Flannery, D Fullenkamp Jason & Tegan Hennies Precious Body: Rebecca Stamp Precious Blood: Mike Schuh & Janet Ries Amy Hennies, Susan Johnson, & Molly Lockhorst Gift Bearers/Greeters: August Altar Society Jason & Tegan Hennies Greeters: Jeff & Sue Strassburg Homebound: Rebecca Stamp & Mike Schuh Money Counters: Finance Council

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” Luke 13:30 Our standards in our society are so different from God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by what they have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards.

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION For grace to enter through the narrow gate: that the Spirit will guide us in living with forgiveness, compassion, self-control and acts of service so that our lives may manifest the reign of God.

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - August 24th 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ Patty Larsen 3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Mavis Leif 4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez, Jane Patnaude 5:00 to 5::30pm ~ Jane Patnaude 5:30 to 6:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude 6:00 to 6:30pm ~ Dorothy Schmidt 6:30 to 7:00pm ~ Dorothy Schmidt

7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Gloria Mollet 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Gloria Mollet, Alice Card

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Larry Becker Dustin Bertrand Clifford Blanchard Jerry Campbell Jeff Chicoine Judy Dailey

Jerry Duhaime Ellie Geary Kandy Gill Noreen Gill Jeff LaCroix Katie Martindale

Rose McIntosh Shane Noreen Dora Parker Jennifer Prichard Anna Szczepanik Franklin Verdoorn

A Life Message…. We need to check our track on a daily basis. The parable of the locked door warns us that the time is short. Each day sees endings and opportunities missed. “Opportunity will not knock twice at your door.” Remember the old "Examination of Conscience" we were asked to make at the end of each day, in which we ask God’s pardon for the faults and sins of the day? "How conscious was I this day of God's numerous gifts? How well did I respond to the opportunities to bear witness and serve in Jesus' name: to forgive, feed, clothe, and love those who entered my life? How much did I strive today to enter through the narrow gate of sacrificial love in action?'" We might conclude this self-examination with a short prayer: “I need you Jesus Christ. Grant me forgiveness for my sins. Make me a new person. I need your Holy Spirit to direct me, to strengthen me, so that I can walk in the narrow way and choose the nar-row gate. I need you to change me from a self-centered, self-sufficient person into your wise servant.”

God offers… we respond. We have the ability to respond. The responsibility is ours, not God’s.

Vocation Prayer Family: August 22—28: Jim & Judy Dailey; Paul & Jean Limoges Next week: Dee Chicoine; Jon & Mary Nelson Kits are available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * August 14, 2016

Blessed Teresa—Adult Envelopes $2,202.00; ACH $50.00; loose $158.00; candles $36.00; memorials $500.00; landscaping $250.00 Total General $3,196.00; Bldg Support $277.52; Pledges $875.00; Total Bldg $1,152.52 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $1,799.00; loose $146.00; kids $8.75; maint $50.00 St Peter—Adult envelopes $645.00; loose $17.00; kids $2.00; maint $85.00

BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS Children’s Liturgy Volunteers Needed Blessed Teresa is in need of 1 or 2 more people to help with Children’s liturgy on Sunday mornings. Please contact Julie in the office if you are interested. Church cleaning Please come and help us clean the Blessed Teresa Church on Sunday, August 21st at 12 noon. Finance Council Meeting Thursday, August 25th at 6:15pm

RETREATS AND OTHER EVENTS BROOM TREE RETREATS~ For more information or to register for any of the retreats, please visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-263-1040. There is no set cost. You are invited to make a prayerful donation. Your gifts help keep Broom Tree available and accessible to all. SILENT RETREAT SCHEDULE: WOMEN’S 2016: Sep 15-18; Oct 20-23; Nov 3-6 MEN’S 2016: Sep 22-25; Nov 17-20 Listening with the Ear of Your Heart - Would you like some time to pray and reflect about the life choices that are yours? Are you a single Catholic woman of at least 20 years of age? Do you want to deepen your prayer life as a way of listening to God? Would you like some guidance in the ways of discernment? Do you feel drawn to consider religious life? The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, South Dakota are offering a Discernment retreat September 23rd through the 25th. If you are interested in registering for this retreat, please contact S. Clarice Korger no later than September 14th. Email: shmyankton.vocationdirector@gmail.com Tele-phone: 605-668-6092

Fall Theology Institute - The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monas-tery, Yankton, will host their Fall Theology Institute on “The Gospel Accord-ing to Luke – Bursting with Mercy” on Saturday, September 17th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the monastery chapter room. The speaker, Fr. Dennis Hamm, S. J., will focus on Luke’s special attention to the theme of God’s mercy. All are welcome . There is no admission fee, but pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. E-mail mfrigge@mtmtc.edu or call 605-668-6000.

KNIGHTS KORNER Food Pantry Any monetary donations up to $100 per month are matched. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. Drop off boxes in the entry of all three churches.

Soup Kitchen Come and help us feed the hungry on Saturday, August 27th from 11-1pm.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2016

Blessed Teresa parish goal is $26,000 Total pledged $20,050 Total paid $16,723 Balance $9,277 53% cards returned; 64% goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $31,400. Total pledged $35,220 Total paid $29,811 Balance $3,310 54% cards returned; 95% goal paid St Peter parish goal is $25,700 Total pledged $19,945 Total paid $19,595 Balance $6,105 63% cards returned; 76% goal paid

COMMUNITY EVENTS Fundraiser for Katie Martindale Saturday, September 10th at The Pointe Golf and Event Center in Elk Point. Golf, dinner, live music and auction. Call Alison Kieffer at 208-914-4826 or email alikieffer@hotmail.com to regis-ter or donate items for the auction.

ST JOSEPH ANNOUNCEMENTS Finance Council Meeting Tuesday, August 30th at 7:00pm CCD Teacher’s meeting Wednesday, August 24th at 7pm at St Joseph. Classes begin Wednesday, August 31st. If you did not receive a letter, please call the office. September Meals on Wheels Dorothy Geary 1st—2nd; Tom & Ceil Mau 6th—9th; Donna Abrams & Mavis Leif 12th—16th; Mary Hanson & Patricia Curry 19th—23rd; George & Diane Donnelly 26th—30th

ST PETER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Finance Council Meeting Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:30pm CCD Teacher’s meeting Wednesday, August 24th at 7pm at St Joseph. Classes begin Wednesday, August 31st. If you did not receive a letter, please call the office.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

We will begin our RCIA classes on Saturday, September 10th. The classes will be held in the parish hall Jefferson (most of the time) and will run from 9:00 – 10:30 am. I have found that four categories of people should consider attending these classes:

Those who are not baptized and want to learn about the faith and be baptized in the Catholic Church

Those who are not Catholic and are considering becoming Catholic. I have always told people that you do not have to be certain that you want to be baptized or confirmed but you want to get adequate information to make a good decision

Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation

Adult Catholics who would like to learn/relearn the Catholic faith as an adult If you are interested give any parish office a call or just show up the first week. Some people have asked if they can come to some of the classes but not all of them because of scheduling conflicts and the answer is YES. All that God ever asks is that we do the best we can. We will publish the content of each week ahead of time. Do not make the decision on your own. That never works very well. Ask God what you should do and then listen to the one who loves you more than you love yourself.

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children On Saturday, September 10th, pro-life Americans throughout the country will gather at the gravesites of aborted babies and other memorial sites dedicat-ed in their honor for the third annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn vigils will be held at these sites to commemorate the more than 55 million children who have lost their lives to legal abortion since 1973, and to remind our society of the humanity of the unborn child. Please join us for the memorial service in our community on Saturday, Sep-tember 10th at the Circle of Life located at Trinity Heights, Queen of Peace in Sioux City (33rd and Floyd Blvd.) at 11:00 A.M.

Tony Melendez Concert Tony Melendez has performed in all fifty states and forty-four foreign countries, and now he is coming to St. Michael Church, 2223 Indian Hills Dr., Sioux City, IA for a concert and inspirational witness talk on Septem-ber 8th at 7:00 p.m. He played for St. John Paul the Great at World Youth Day. He was thanked with a papal kiss and embrace. This is a rare night of family entertainment and inspiration you won’t want to miss. Tell your friends. All are invited. Free will offering will be taken.

A little boy once asked his mother if people who told lies went to Heaven. She replied "Of course not." "Well," he said, "it must be awfully lonesome and boring there with only God and George Washington."