Fr. David Roehrich

Pastor 605-670-0802 Cell

Tri-Parish Office

Linda Peterson Administrative Assistant

901 S. 3rd St. PO Box 472

Beresford, SD 57004 605-763-2028 Office

605-763-2058 Fax 605-660-3112 Cell stteresa@bmtc.net

Directors of Religious Education Kay Winquist 605-934-2605 Peggy Mach 605-660-6873 Heather Logue 605-267-2948

December 10, 2017 2nd Sunday of Advent

St. Teresa of Avila, Beresford Good Shepherd, Centerville St. Patrick, Wakonda

Holiday Mass Schedule

4th Sunday of Advent: Dec 24 Saturday, 5:00pm Good Shepherd Sunday, 830a St. Patrick Sunday, 1030a St. Teresa Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec 24 4:00p St. Teresa, Beresford 6:30p Good Shepherd, Centerville Christmas Day, Monday, Dec 25 9:30a St. Patrick, Wakonda Dec. 30/31 Saturday, 5:00p Good Shepherd Sunday, 830a St. Patrick Sunday 1030 St. Teresa January 1, Not a holy day in 2018 Monday, 9:00a St. Teresa

Second Sunday of Advent

John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah, and Zechariah was a Temple priest. Since the priesthood was passed from father to son, we must assume that whatever John was doing in the desert (where we meet him eve-ry Advent), it had something to do with Temple and sacrifice. When people came to the Jerusalem Temple, they were seeking the remission of their sins through the sacrificial mediation of the priests, but before they could enter the precincts of the Temple, they were obliged to un-dergo a ritual washing called a mikvah. Can we appreciate both of these fea-tures in John’s characteristic activity of baptizing? He was drawing his fol-lowers through a purifying bath and then promising them forgiveness. But how would the forgiveness happen? In Mark’s Gospel, John says, One mightier than I is coming after me. . . I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (1:7-8). And in John’s Gos-pel, the Baptist cries, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. (1:29). These two statements are functionally equivalent. John the Baptist was preparing Israel for the arrival of the definitive priest, who would perform the final sacrifice by which sins would be wiped away. His water-baptism was in anticipation of a fiery immersion by which Israel would be eschatologically purified. It is worth noting that all four Gospels compel us to approach Jesus through John the Baptist. All four Evangelists realize that we won’t under-stand what Jesus is doing and what he means without the interpretive key provided by this strange desert prophet. Bishop Robert Barron

The Lord is Near

“The Lord is near,” the Apostle Paul tells us, and nothing should per-turb us. He is close by. He is not alone but is with his Mother, She said to St. Jaun Diego: “Why are you afraid? Am I not here who am your Mother?” He is near. He and his Mother. The greatest mercy lies in his being in our midst, in our being in his presence and company. He walks, with us, he shows us the path of love, he lifts us up when we fall and with such tenderness he supports us in our labors, he accompanies us in every circumstance of life. He opens our eyes to see our wretchedness and that of the world, but at the same time he fills us with hope. Pope Francis

Lord, through the intercession of Mary Most Holy, hear our Prayers for the members of our parishes enduring patiently their bodily illness: Leonard Roehrich, Carol Heidebrecht, Deli-lah Limoges, Dorrie Lynch, Corrine Pawlichek, Lee Barrows, Laura Bohlman, Rita, David Yaggie, Amy Albers Lamp, Roger Berg & family, Ken Kaltenbach, Warren Scherschlight, Ernie Alton, Gordon Gladden, D Thomas, Audrey Ericsson, Kelsi O’Donnell, Carol West, Margaret Jesperson, Rose Austin, Lois Carlson, Jerry Birgen, Suzanne Carlson, Jim Cink. Jerry Miller, Beth Esselstein, Rick Nothdurft, Jack Baker, Ron Larsen, Eric Buchenberg, Jim Halstead, Lorraine Neuroth, Amy Harmon, Candyce Spurlin, Nathan Pieper & family, Sandy Wrigg, Quinn Loen, Rhea Erickson, Dennis Smith, Pauline Weiland, David Belluchi, family of Don Young, Candy Bennett’s grandson, Chuck Denzin, Mike Austin, Shirley Hall, Blondie Dunlap, Johna Nielson, Kate Ericsson, Pat Berg, Abby Rotter, Francis Wiepen, friends/cousins of members-Karen, Jessica, Ramona, Mary Chladel, Laura Ostrem’s special intention, Cheryl Peterson, Jean Peterson, Julie King’s niece, Delmar Adamson, Gary Bak, Ester Dalh, Rita & Steve Bassett, Lourdes Reaves family, Den-nis & Merry Larsen, Sarah Bailey, Patti Ford, Darlene Zweifel, Ron/Peg Weyen, Mike O’Connor, Miranda Andrew & All those in our parishes battling cancer & serious illness. Call the prayer chain contacts to be added or removed from prayer list

St. Patrick

Linda Peterson

209 Iowa St, PO Box 386, Wakonda, SD 57073 T 605-763-2028 stpatwakonda@iw.net

Mark Your Calendars Dec 10: Confessions St. Teresa 7-8pm Dec 11: CDA meeting, St. Teresa Dec 13: CCD Confessions, St. Patrick 6pm Dec 17: Confessions 7-8p Good Shepherd Dec 18: Confessions 6-7 St. Patrick Dec 19: Confessions 7-8 St. Teresa Dec 14, 15, 16, 17: Christmas at the Cathedral

Parish Life

Do you belong to one of our three parishes but find you are going to another church because of schedules? You can put your envelope or check in the basket at any of our three parishes and it will be forwarded on to your home parish. If you are going elsewhere than our three parishes, please remember we still need your support every week. If you would like to have an automatic withdrawal taken every week or every month, please contact Donna, Peggy or Linda

Collections Total:$1,359.05 CFSA Goal: $11,300 Collected: $8950.00

Prayer chain contact & Bulletin announcements Submit before Thursday AM

Knights of Columbus meet 3rd Monday 7:00pm McMahon Hal

CCD-KC Pizza Night: 3rd Wednesday: 7pm

Sunday Coffee following 8:30 Mass Please find your own replacement

Dec 17: Youth Group Dec 24: None Dec 31: M McCue, ??? 2nd Chance Bake Sale, Sunday Dec 1 0

RCIA Classes: Interested in becoming Catholic? This is a great opportunity if your spouse comes to Mass with you but is not Catholic. Talk to Fr. David about RCIA classes. Sacrament of Matrimony: Schedule at least 6 months before the wedding date to begin Marriage Instructions Sacrament of Baptism: Schedule Class & Baptism Sacrament of the Sick: Going to hospital for a procedure or are ill, call for Anointing of the Sick

Contact Fr. David at the parish office at 605-763-2028 or 605-670-0802

If you would like to have a Mass said in memory of someone or for their intention, please call Donna, Peggy, or Linda. A suggested donation is $10.00. Mass stipends may not be dependent on this financial encouragement. Benefit for NICK SCHWEBACH

Saturday, January 6th, 2018

Wakonda Legion Hall

4:00pm Meal & Silent Auction 7:00pm Live Auction Begins

Donations can be made at First Premier Bank PO Box 326, Wakonda, SD 57073

or Contact Pam Bernard: 605-670-6245 Gwen Nelson: 605-638-0933

Donna Hendriksen 605-661-3987

Matching funds by Cathy Becker of Modern Woodmen of America

St. Teresa of Avila

Linda Peterson 605-660-3112

901 S. 3rd St. PO Box 472, Beresford, SD 57004 Facebook: St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church Beresford SD

www.stteresaberesford.com T 605-763-2028 F 605-763-2058

Good Shepherd

Peggy Mach 605-660-6873

411 Wisconsin Ave, PO Box 98, Centerville, SD 57014 stteresa@bmtc.net or peggymach@live.com

http://goodshepherdcatholic.org T 605-763-2028

Collection Total:$672.00 Building Fund:$48685.00; Bricks:$40.00; Stained Glass window:$30.00 CFSA Goal: $10,300 CFSA Collection:$5100.00 Raffle: $30,000.

Prayer Chain Contacts Email: Gloria Adamson: jgadamson@hci.net/605-563-2303 Deb Pease: dpease84@yahoo.com/605-563-2363 Phone: Mary Frederickson:605-212-0445 Nikki Perry: 605-552-2688

KCs meet 1st Sunday of month, 6:30pm Fr. Grace Hall @GoodShepherdCenterville

New pictures & video, watch the progress Watch for new events coming in Jan & Feb. Any ideas you would like to try contact Tim/Jackie Austin, Peggy Mach Event planning-let Tim/Jackie Austin, Peggy Mach NO CCD December 20 and 27.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize and clean in the church and hall! It helped immensely and we will continue

Collection Total:$2,117.52.00 CFSA Goal: $18,400 & 100% participation CFSA Collection: $ 17217.66; 92/134 families= 69% Prayer Chain Contacts Pat Hubert: phubert85@yahoo.com KC’s meet 2nd Wed. of month at 7pm

Catholic Daughter’s meet 2nd Wed of month @ 7:30pm Catholic Daughters meeting & potluck Monday, December 11, 6:30pm

Men's Group will meet Friday Dec 8, Breakfast is at 6 a.m. with the pro-gram to follow. All men of the parish are invited to come and feel free to invite a friend. We are continuing the series Crossing The Goal. Our next topic is: Deadly Sins: Anger

St. Teresa’s Angel Tree, sponsored by Faith in Action. Angel Tree reminder – please have your un-wrapped gifts with the Angel Tree tag securely at-tached to the gift to the church by noon on Sunday, 12-10-17. Also if you took an ornament, please return those items as well. Thank you to all those who par-ticipated.

YOUTH GROUP: -Prayer Partners: Looking for 20 individuals interested in partnering with an individual prepar-ing for mission trip with special prayer requests the week we are gone. Contact Sarah or Rosemary -Mission trip to Houston: 4 adults/ 16 students Fundraising goal is $10,000

Bethesday Treats: Wed, December 13th Pat McGill, Kay Winquist, Carol Nygaard and Pam McGill.

Confirmation Facebook Page for Parents & Confirmation Candidates @Tri-Parish Confirmation 2018To get updates & Schedules, Please Like

Our Lady of the Sioux Mission Candy Collection

Donate a bag of candy to be used in the Mission’s Christmas Gift Bags

Advent Baby Shower St. Teresa - Good Shepherd - St Patrick

Dates: December 3 thru December 24 Donations: items for infants 0-12months Collection basket in each church entry

We extend our Christian sympathy to the friends and families of: Leo Neuroth, November 25, 2017

Michael Seivert, Dec 5, 2017

Thank you to all who volunteered for Meals on Wheels. 189 meals

were delivered in November!

Liturgy and Worship Schedule

Lay Ministry Schedules for the Weekend of December 16/17 3rd Sunday of Advent

Ministry Saturday 5:00pm Good Shepherd

Sunday 8:30am St. Patrick

Sunday 10:30am St. Teresa

Commentator Matt Hybertson Margo McCue Nancy Fickbohm

Lector Mary Morgan Darby Ganschow Pauline Weiland

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Frederickson Linda Anderson Pat O’Malley

Marie Flemming Don Logue Karl Libby

Sarah Antonson Deb Bergland Judy Miller

Servers Cole Edberg Chance Schoellerman

Connor Ganschow Conner Libby

Caleb Weiland Will Hallaway Noah Colford

Greeters/Gifts

Tim Austin Rod King

Joe/Deb Sokolowski Bob/Cleo Kast

Musicians Lisa Wixon Danielle Pease

Shelley Jensen

Rosary Donna Anderberg

Money Counters

Bill/Jan Hansen Darby Ganschow Cyndi Nelson

Bob Kast Donna Manning

Daily Readings

Monday, Dec 11

Is 35: 1-10 Lk 5: 17-26

Tuesday, Dec 12

Zec 2: 14-17 or Rv 11: 19a; 12:1-6a 10ab Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

Wednesday, Dec 13

Is 40:25-31 Mt 11:28-30

Thursday, Dec 14

Is 41: 13-20 Mt 11:11-15

Friday, Dec 15

Is 48: 17-19 Mt 11:16-19

Saturday, Dec 16

Sir 48: 1-4, 9-11 Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Sunday, Dec 17

Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 1Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Dec 11 NO SERV 8:00am Beresford St. Teresa

Dec 12 Tuesday 10:30am Wakonda Heritage Manor + Special Intention

Dec 13 Wednesday 10:00am Irene Sunset Manor +Jeanette Schramm

No Serv Wednesday 1:30pm Alcester Service 1st & 3rd Wed of month xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 14 Thursday 10:30am Centerville Centerville Care & Rehab Members of the3 parishes

No Serv Thursday 1:00pm Hudson Service 4th Thursday of month xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 15 Friday 9:30am Beresford Bethesda +Members of the Rosary Society

Dec 16 Saturday 5:00pm Good Shepherd Centerville + Gerald Mach

Dec 17 Sunday 8:30am St. Patrick Wakonda + Jack McCarty

Dec 17 Sunday 10:30am St. Teresa Beresford + EC Peter

Dec 13 Wednesday 6:00pm St. Patrick 1st Reconciliation, CCD Christmas Confessions at 6pm

St. Teresa CCD students are collecting donations to send to Reave’s family in Puerto Rico. They are collecting goods and monetary donations. A major goal is to help them pur-chase a generator so they may have electricity. Watch for a more information coming soon in the lobby. Monetary dona-tions may be given to Erin Stephens or the office.

Advent Presentation: Dec 10, Dec 17 @ 3:00-4:00 PM, St. Teresa

WHY WOULD ANYONE BECOME CATHOLIC? Why would successful, intelligent people give up their careers, alienate their friends, and cause havoc in their families. . . to become Catholic? Come & listen to their stories.

A man who thought he was John the Baptist was disturbing the neighborhood. So, for public safety, he was forcefully taken to the psychiatric ward of a hospital. He was put in a room with another crazy patient. He immediately began his routine, “I am John the Bap-tist! The Lord has sent me as the forerunner of Christ the Messiah!” The other guy looked at him and declared, “I am the Lord your God.

What has most filled me with hope during this Advent season?