St. Leo the Great Parish, Tyndall, SD

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springfield, SD

Fr. Joseph Forcelle 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

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.

Sixth Sunday of ordinary times

Catholic Online is a resource for many common questions asked about the Catholic Church and how we practice Christianity. In looking at their reference on Lent, one finds the following (edited for brevity):

Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. This day opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. It takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. The ashes are blessed by the priest at Mass and assisting ministers often help to distribute

them. As the priest or minister applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he speaks the words: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Alternatively, they may speak the words, "Repent and believe in the Gospel."

Ashes also symbolize grief, in this case, grief that we have sinned and caused division from God. Writings from the Second-century Church refer to the wearing of ashes as a sign of penance. Priests or assisting ministers administer ashes during Mass and all are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. Even non-Christians and the excommunicated are welcome to receive the ashes. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year's Palm Sunday Mass. It is not required that a person wear the ashes for the rest of the day, and they may be washed off after Mass. However, many people keep the ashes as a reminder until the evening.

Let us look forward to this Lent, determined to become more who God

knows we can be through his grace and mercy.

Father Joe Forcelle, pastor

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Times

February 11, 2018

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling

down begged him and said, “If you

wish, you can make me clean.”

Moved with pity Jesus said, “I do

will it. Be made clean.”

Masses this week February 12-18

Mon. No Mass ( Fr. Joe’s day off) Tues. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Bill & Nancy Hunt 3:30pm GSH-Tyndall +Helen Rezac

Ash Wednesday Masses Wed. 5:00pm SV-Springfield +Bishop Paul Dudley 7:00pm SL-Tyndall +Fr. Francis Cronin Thurs. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Edith T., John F., & Donald G. Post 4:00pm SALC-Springfield +Tom Troxel Fri. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Jim SR, Margie, & Colette Abbott

First Sunday of Lent Masses Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +Phyllis Fridrich Sun. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Kenneth Wermers 10:30am SV-Springfield Members of SV & SL

We are in need of Daily Mass Intentions

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.

Page 2 Parish Bulletin

MINISTRY SCHEDULE - February 17-18

Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector

Saturday at St. Leo Feb. 17 5:30pm

Peg Winkler Diane

Heisinger Ginger Peschl

Volunteers needed

Zachary Cuka Hannah Cuka Jacob Cuka

Volunteers needed

John Cuka Harvey Fridrich

Stan Jaeger Paul Jaeger

Peg Winkler

Sunday at St. Leo Feb. 18 8:30am

Charlotte & John Cihak

David Sutera

Volunteers needed

Elizabeth Soukup Anahwyn Soukup Camille Sykora

Volunteers needed

John Cihak Scott Schuurmans

David Sutera Don Sykora

Charlotte Cihak

Sunday at St. Vincent Feb. 18 10:30am

Mary Hurd Ken Varilek

Clarence Stratman

Ron & Paula Renner

Alexis Tjeerdsma Nevaeh Myers Elijah Eastman

Connie Miller Alice Petrik

A.J. Soukup

Richie Ludens

Daily Bible Readings February 12-18

Mon. James 1:1-11; Mark 8:11-13 Tues. James 1:12-18; Mark 8:14-21

Ash Wednesday Readings Wed. Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2;

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thurs. Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25 Fri. Isaiah 58:1-9a; Matthew 9:14-15 Sat. Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32

First Sunday of Lent Readings Sun. Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15

Confirmation Please remember in your prayers the young people of our parishes as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, Sunday, February 11 at the 3:00pm. May each one be blessed with a deeper love of their faith.

Cole Bares Hunter Lindula Hannah Cuka Sydney Mueller Avery Johnson Jaxson Schonebaum Makayla Kelley Nathan Scieszinski Kaden Kozak Zachary Sestak Hannah Lindula Cassidy Soukup Allisan VanWinkle

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. \

ADULT CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION The following people have been coming to the RCIA formation program since October, 2017, and are now prepared to become members of the Roman Catholic Church. You are asked to pray for them and invited to attend the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass on March 31, when they will be received through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. They are Greg Odens (Rachel), Jason Kotalik (Valerie), and Kyle & Miriam Cihak.

Money Counters at St. Leo February 11th: Charlotte & John Cihak, Donna & Ron Zimmerman February 18th: Howard & Mary Hajek, George & Eileen Jaeger February 25th: Dennis Kniffen, Marian Peschl, Pamela Novak, Bobbi Zimmerman

Lent begins with ash Wednesday, February 14

Masses: Wednesday, February 14

St. Vincent: 5:00pm

St. Leo: 7:00pm

St. Leo and St. Vincent Parishes Page 3

stations of the Cross: St. Leo - 5:30pm Fridays during Lent (4:30pm Friday, Feb. 16 and March 23) St. Vincent - 5:30pm Thursday during Lent

Happy 40th Anniversary! Congratulations to Ken & Jeanne Varilek celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on February 4th. A belated greetings may be sent to them at P. O. Box 562, Springfield, SD 57062.

Dinner, Bazaar, Raffle, & Bake sale St. Benedict Parish in Yankton will be hosting a Dinner and Bazaar, which will be held in the St. Benedict Parish Community Center, 1500 St. Benedict Drive in Yankton on Sunday, February 11 serving 11:00am to 2:00pm. Menu:

broasted chicken, potatoes, homemade mac-cheese, corn, salads, dessert, and drinks. There will be a variety of games, including BINGO, and raffles in the school gym. Everyone is invited!

KC Lenten Fish Fry On Friday, February 16, serving from 5:00-7:00pm at St. Leo’s Fr. Cronin Memorial Center. Menu: Alaskan Pollock, homemade salads and desserts, coffee & juice. All the fish you can eat. (Fish cooked in peanut oil) Any high school youth needing financial help for their summer trips please consider helping.

Stations of the Cross will be prayed prior to the fish fry at 4:30pm.

SL Altar Society Meeting St. Leo’s Altar Society meeting will be on February 25 after Mass (moved from March 4). Ladies, please put this date on your calendars.

Bon Homme Food Pantry The Bon Homme Food Pantry is in need of your help. Bon Homme Food Pantry needs: Small oatmeal boxes, noodles, jelly, salad dressing, kleenex, toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, shower gel, hand soap, bar soap and personal care products. No donation is too small. The less fortunate will greatly appreciate anything that they are able to get from the food pantry.

Sympathy & Prayers We extend Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of Jim Varilek. Jim passed away on February 4th. He was a brother to Margaret (Jim) Kniffen of St. Leo the Great Parish. May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace with our heavenly Father.

Baptism This weekend, Saturday, February 10, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church we welcome Brecken James Rothschadl to the Catholic faith through the sacrament of Baptism. Brecken is the son of Justin and Brittany (Sehr) Rothschadl.

CFSA 2018 Today we collect pledge cards for the Catholic Family Sharing Appeal – 2018. This is an opportunity for us to unite with all Catholics in the diocese to share our blessings and to show our concern for one another. Every gift, regardless of the size, is important to the success of Catholic

Family Sharing Appeal and the many ministries that it supports. If you did not bring yours this week, please fill it out and return it as soon as possible. We need participation from everyone to support the many works of our diocesan church. If you cannot participate financially, fill out your card and offer a prayer for the success of Catholic Family Sharing Appeal. Our goal is 100% participation through time, talent and treasure. Again, any amount raised above the goal will stay in the parish. To those who returned their cards, thank you for your generous response!

Easter Cantata Practice for the 2018 Bon Homme Community Easter Cantata is on Sunday, February 11th at the First Baptist Church in Avon at 2:00pm. This year’s Cantata will be directed by Autumn Schultz. Past participants and new singers are welcome to join us!

What Should I Give Up for Lent? Lent is the perfect time to form new life-giving habits and abandon old self-destructive habits. But most of us just give up chocolate. Then, when Easter arrives, we realize we really haven’t grown spiritually since the beginning of Lent.

Giving things up can help us to have a meaningful Lent, but that’s not what Lent is really all about. Lent is about doing something—something bold to become a better husband or wife, father or mother, son or daughter, friend, neighbor, etc. What if this year you did more than just give up something during Lent? Do something life-changing. Sign up for Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever.

ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from entrances of the churches today and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor.

the gift of hope concert We are very excited to announce that the Gift of Hope concert this year will feature Matt Maher, on Saturday, March 24th at 7:00 pm at the Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center. Matt Maher is a very

popular contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter. All proceeds benefit the Catholic Family Services’ Gift of Hope Fund - which provides support for people of all faiths, ages and walks in life through their counseling services, grief programs and adoption services. Order tickets on-line at www.ccfesd.org. For concert or ticket information call 605-988-3765. Tickets will also be available at all Sioux Falls Hy-Vee stores (while supplies last).

coming Events Wednesdays ………….......….… Martha’s Kitchen at 6:00pm Wednesdays ……......…….....…..…. Classes, 7:00pm, FCMC

(no RE on Wed. Feb 14 - Ash Wednesday) Sun. Feb 11 ………………. Confirmation in Tabor at 3:00pm Wed. Feb 14 ……...….……… Ash Wednesday: 5:00pm SV

7:00pm SL Fri. Feb 16 …...……….…….…. KC Fish Fry, 5-7pm, FCMC

(SL Stations 4:30pm prior to Fish Fry) Sun. Feb 25 …….... Youth Breakfast after 8:30am Mass at SL Thursdays of Lent ……………. SV Stations of Cross, 5:30pm Fridays of Lent .....……………. SL Stations of Cross, 5:30pm

(Fri. Feb. 16th at 4:30pm)

Parish Bulletin Page 4

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 Parish. (Must be in parish office on or before April 15, 2018)

Norm & Bonnie Leheska Scholarships (2-$500 scholarships) are offered in memory of the Leheskas. (Deadline April 30, 2018)

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, 2018)

Knights of Columbus Scholarships (2-$750 scholarships) are available to members of St. George, St. Leo, St. Vincent or St. Wenceslaus. (Deadline April 1, 2018)

Greg Hoch Foundation Scholarships (5-$2000 scholarships) are offered in memory of Greg Hoch. Check with your HS Guidance Counselor for deadline date.

Bishop Hoch Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 available for students attending either Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD or Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD. (Deadline March 15, 2018)

Children’s Collection: February 4, 2018: St. Leo - $19.20 St. Vincent - $2.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Needed per month ..……..………….….......... $2,800.00 February weeks income ............…………..…. $ 613.00 Weekly income for 02/04/2018 .…..….......…. $ 613.00 Monthly income to date ……........................... $ 613.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Leo the Great Parish Needed per month …...………………….…… $9,500.00 February weeks income ............…………..…. $3,706.00 Weekly income for 02/04/2018 .…..….......…. $3,706.00 Monthly income to date ……........................... $3,706.00

Religious Education February 21, & 28 …. K-12th grade

meet for class at 7:00pm, FCMC. (no RE on Wednesday, February 14 - Ash Wednesday)

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

Sunday, February 25th Fundraiser: Sunday Morning Breakfast the HS Youth will be serving our parish guests. Please bring a dozen rolls/donuts/breakfast pastries, serve our guests, and clean up. These students signed up to help: Jaxson, Nate, Kaden, Cole, Hunter. Please be ready to serve after the 8:30am Mass at St. Leo’s church.

Activities for our Youth The youth in our diocese and in our parishes have been blessed with many opportunities to build their relationship with Christ. It’s time again to think about retreats, camps, youth conferences to continue their faith learning. Please prayerfully consider attending some summer event. All this information is on the diocesan website: www.sfcatholic.org/youth. If you need additional help please contact me. Mark your calendars!

Going Deeper Retreat sponsored by diocese—Location at St. Thomas More parish in Brookings. Date: Feb 9-11, Cost: $100. Register at www.sfcatholic.org/youth or call 988-3766.

SEARCH Weekend @ Holy Spirit Parish in Sioux Falls—March 9th-11th & August 10-12th. $85.00/person. There is a cheaper early-bird price if registration is done one month prior to retreat.

Totus Tuus Week @ St. Leo’s Church—the 5 day week is scheduled for June 3rd- 8th. FREE for all grades K-12th!

Discipleship Camps @ Broom Tree Retreat Center: Cost $325: June 25-28, 2018 –High School Session

July 8-11, 2018-- High School Session July 12-15, 2018-- Jr High Session

Steubenville Youth Conference at Rochester, MN--Thursday, July 12th-15th; $370.

Our Youth could use your help in sponsorship to these different activities this summer especially our 7th and 8th grade Youth to go to D-Camp this summer. If you wish to help them, put your donation in an envelope marked Jr. High D–Camp or any other activity. Help our Youth grow in their faith.

Thanks The Holy Rosary Court #198 of the “National Catholic Society of Foresters - Life Insurance, Annuities, Fraternal Benefits” held a Holiday Bake Sale on Friday, November 17 netting

$470. Matching Funds were provided by National Catholic Society of Foresters. Funds are going to be used to help cover fees for Steubenville Participants and Totus Tuus this summer. Thanks for helping our parishes’ youth experience their faith. Thank you for all the generous donations to the St. Vincent Advent Shower. The items are donated to the Bon Homme County Nurse and the Clothes Closet. Alice Petrik St. Leo Parish & Fr. Joe, Thank you so much for the cash gift at Christmas time. Sincerely,

Kathy Koenig