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.

I’m writing this while watching the last of the weekend blizzard being plowed off the north parking lot at St. Leo’s in Tyndall. Most of us were able to hunker down and stay safe and warm, but some very brave souls were out plowing roads, providing emergency and regular medical

care, cooking meals for snowed-in neighbors and trying to find ways to entertain stir-crazy kids. Winter has a way of making us take time with each other and to slow down just for a little while. As we enter into the new year and new decade, there is much to ponder and pray about. In keeping with the Feast Day of the Epiphany of the Lord, we would do well to think about seeking Christ during the year ahead of us. My seeking Christ this month will include my annual clergy retreat. I will be going for my first time to the Benedictine Monastery in Schuyler, NE, at the end of the month. Priests and deacons are required to make a retreat each year, and this works best for my schedule. Instead of being part of a group of several priests and deacons, I will be on my own in silence. I will meet with a spiritual director each day who will give me what I need to read, pray over or sit with God’s Spirit. My main aims will be to listen to the Holy Spirit, respond in prayer and allow God to give me whatever he knows I need. This type of retreat is vital to helping me be a good and effective pastor. As the old saying goes, “You can’t fill your bucket from an empty well.” If I don’t allow myself special time like this to be renewed and refreshed, I will quickly run out of energy, ideas and graces to share with others. With Broom Tree Retreat Center so very close to us, I strongly encourage you to also seek out some quiet time there to recharge spiritually. “In the silence, God speaks” is the motto of the retreat center. There are many one day opportunities, as well as weekends, offered there. The fact that the facility is so close to us offers us more opportunities than many in our diocese may have. Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton also has a number of one day opportunities, as well as sisters trained in spiritual direction who can help people individually. We all need some guidance in our spiritual journeys, just as the Magi needed the star to guide them.

Father Joe Forcelle, pastor

Epiphany of the Lord Sunday

January 5, 2020

And behold, the star that the Magi had

seen at its rising preceded them, until it

came and stopped over the place where the child Jesus was.

Masses this week January 6-12

Mon. No Mass ( Fr. Joe’s day off) Tues. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Scott VanWinkle 3:30pm GSH-Tyndall +Agnes Kriz Wed. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Deceased Members of the Danforth Family Thurs. 8:30am SL-Tyndall SL & SV Members Fri. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Marjorie Novotny

Baptism of the Lord Sunday Masses Sat. 5:30pm SL-Tyndall +James D. Honomichl Sun. 8:30am SL-Tyndall +Jim & Jean Bauer 10:30am SV-Springfield +Robert Paul Monfore

Retirement receptions With the appointment of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood and his ordination on February 13, Most Reverend Paul J. Swain will be retiring. You are welcome to greet him at receptions following the Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph on January 11 and 12. Masses at the Cathedral are at 4

p.m. on Saturday, January 11th, and at 7:30am, 9:15am, and 11:00am and 4:00pm on Sunday, January 12th. Light refreshments will be served.

Saintly Invitation St. Leo the Great and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes would like to invite young couples to a Heavenly Night out to a Valentine Dinner for free on February 14th or February 15. Formal invitation will be sent.

Martha's Kitchen Volunteer Needed We are needing an extra Martha's Kitchen volunteer for this semester! If you are interested in helping prepare meals for the Wednesday night catechism group, please contact JoLynn at 660-7008.

Happy New Year to All

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - January 11-12

Mass Times Eucharistic Min. Gift Bearers Servers Greeters Ushers Lector

Saturday at St. Leo Jan. 11 5:30pm

Greg Schneider David Auch

Debra Baune

Volunteers needed

Karsten Kozak Kenadee Kozak

Volunteers needed

John Cuka Paul Jaeger Stan Jaeger

Gary LaCompte

Greg Schneider

Sunday at St. Leo Jan. 12 8:30am

Bernard Kostal Mike Schmidt

Scott Weber

Volunteers needed

Landon Schmidt Mylee Branaugh Mike Branaugh

Volunteers needed

John Cihak Mike Schmidt David Vellek

Hubert Zimmerman

Bernard Kostal

Sunday at St. Vincent Jan. 12 10:30am

Colleen Ridgway Becky Tolsma

Mary Hurd

Carl & Clare Eastman Family

Emersyn Tucker Kashius Tucker Nevaeh Myers

Keith & Darcy Gill

Keith Gill Carl Eastman

Daily Bible Readings January 6-12

Mon. 1 John 3:22—4:6; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tues. 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44 Wed. 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 Thurs. 1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22a Fri. 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16 Sat. 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30

Baptism of the Lord Sunday Readings Sun. Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7; Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38;

Matthew 3:13-17

Year End Contribution Records 2019 contribution records will be made available to those requesting a copy. These may be used for tax purposes or for your own personal records. Please contact Mary at the rectory, 589-3504 or email at stleochurch@hcinet.net. We will not print out copies to all parishioners, since many have no need for a copy and this saves the parishes the added expense.

2020 calendars We have the 2020 calendars for both parishes in and they are at the entry ways of both churches. Please help yourself to one or two.

2020 contribution envelopes The 2020 contribution envelopes will be in the Main 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 January 5th: Don & Joyce Sykora, Randy & Lisa Weier January 12th: Charlotte & John Cihak, George & Eileen Jaeger January 19th: Dennis Kniffen, Marian Peschl, & Pam Novak January 26th: Donna & Ron Zimmerman, Bobbi Zimmerman

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Knights of Columbus The Bon Homme Knight's of Columbus will have their monthly meeting Mon., Jan. 6 at 7:30pm. The night will start with their Annual Mountain Oyster Feed at 6:00pm.

SV PC Meeting St. Vincent’s Parish Council will be meeting on January 12 after 10:30am Mass. Please come if there is anything about the church that you wish to discuss.

SL PC Meeting St. Leo’s Parish Council will be meeting on January 14th at 7:00pm. Please come if there is anything about the church that you wish to discuss.

Soup Kitchen St. Leo Altar Society will sponsor their Annual Soup Kitchen on Sunday, January 19, 10:30am to 1:30pm at the FCMC. Serving: chili, chicken noodle (homemade noodles), and potato dumpling soups and chicken salad sandwiches, taverns, and hot dogs plus pies, desserts and beverages.

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.

Adult Bible Study

”Presence, The Mystery of the Eucharist” Do you ever feel like God is far away? The whole story of salvation is the story of God being present to his people—in Eden, in the wilderness, in the Temple, and finally in the Person of Jesus Christ. But the story doesn’t stop there. He is still here with us—in

disguise. Under the appearance of bread and wine, Jesus Christ is truly present in his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. In the Eucharist, the God of the universe invites us into a deeper experience of his perfect love—and he is waiting for you! Presence explores the radical mystery of God’s love expressed in the Eucharist and shows how in this sacrament God is truly present to help and strengthen us at every step of life’s journey. By diving into the story of God’s love for his people in Scripture and the Church’s teaching on this sacrament, Presence invites each one of us into a deeper, more intimate union with God. He is ready and waiting for us—all we need to do is receive his gift. St Leo & St Vincent’s will be offering adult studies beginning the week of Feb 16, 2020. Participants will meet every week for 5 weeks to view an engaging video presentation, followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. To join our Adult Bible Study, please contact JoLynn by Jan 12 so materials may be ordered--660-7008 or email jolynnweber@yahoo.com.

Grieving a Loss from

Overdose and Addiction February 25-March 31, a six-week program directed by Janell Christenson held Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Catholic Family Service, 523 N. Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD. This is a program for families that have lost a loved one from overdose and addiction. The suddenness of death, the complexities of addiction, the confusion and the painful reactions are significant topics of the program. This is a time when professional support is needed.

Rachel’s Vineyard One Day Retreat February 29 -Strictly Confidential. A safe, loving, non-judgmental environment. Open to men, women, mothers, fathers, grandparents who have been affected by abortion. Non-denominational. Sponsored by Catholic Family Services. For more information, call 605-988-

3775 or 1-800-700-7867 or email cfs@sfcatholic.org.

Grieving the loss of a child Six Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm, February 25- March 31 – Catholic Family Services, 523 N. Duluth, Sioux Falls. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. Call 988-3775 or 1-800-700-7867 to register, the program is non-denominational. Cost – Donation. This program is for adults who have lost a child and are trying to understand and reconcile their grief. The program is designed to be educational and will offer positive suggestions to help people to survive and learn to live fully again.

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 Mon. Jan 6 ………………... KC Mountain Oyster feed, 6:00pm

(meeting to follow) Sun. Jan 12 ….. SV Parish Council Meeting after 10:30am Mass Tues. Jan 14 …... SL Parish Council Meeting in FCMC, 7:00pm Sun. Jan 19 ……………….…… SL Altar Society Soup Kitchen

10:30am-1:30pm in FCMC Wed. Jan 22 .... Youth’s ‘Faith in Action Event’ at 6:30pm in SF Sun. Jan 26 ……...…. Youth Breakfast after 8:30am Mass at SL Jan. 26-30 ………….…………………. Fr. Joe on Priest Retreat

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A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today’s gospel tells us “all Jerusalem” was upset because “King Herod was deeply troubled.” A similar ripple effect happens in families; one person’s negative attitude can affect the whole family. If you want a peaceful and joyful home, it must start with you. Be peaceful and joyful!

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.

Children’s Collection: December 29, 2019: St. Leo - $6.00 St. Vincent - $0.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Needed per month ..……..……………........... $2,800.00 December weeks income .………………….... $4,538.00 Weekly income for 12/29/2019 .…..….……... $ 0.00 Monthly income to date ……........................... $4,538.00

Stewardship Report A weekly financial report to the people of

St. Leo the Great Parish Needed per month …...………..…………… $10,000.00 December weeks income .…………..……... $17,279.00 Weekly income for 12/29/2019 .………..…. $ 940.00 Monthly income to date ..….......................... $18,219.00

Religious Education January 8, 15, 22, & 29 ... 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, January 8th **First Communion PARENT MEETING for parents of 2nd graders @ 7:00pm in the KC room.

Wednesday, January 15th **8th-12th grades, please RSVP to JoLynn if you are going to the Prayer Rally and Walk for Life in Sioux Falls. **Youth (eligible youth entering into 9th grade & this year’s graduating Seniors) going on the Summer Steubenville trip will need their commitment of $25 due today!

Prayer Rally & Walk for Love & Life On Wed January 22, 2020 the parishes in our diocese will be remembering the Culture of Life by participating in a Prayer Rally & Walk for Love & Life. Our youth plan on attending, but the invitation is for all members of our parishes.

The rally is at the Sioux Falls First Church located at 6300 West 41st Street at 6:30pm. The guest speaker is Fr. Kevin O'Dell. This event will begin with a presentation by Fr. Kevin and a walk across the street to pray in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Put your faith into action by joining us for this peaceful rally and walk for Life! Transportation will be leaving at 4:00pm from the St Leo's parking lot. Please dress for the weather. Contact JoLynn by Wednesday, January 15th, if you are interested in going! 660-7008. Let's fill the bus!

March for Life There is going to be a Pilgrimage going to Washington, DC for the “March for Life”, January 22-26, 2020. The Diocese of Sioux Falls will be participating in the march and invites you to come along. The Pilgrimage will include participation in the March, the Catholic Youth Rally, and some free time to visit sites at our Nation’s Capital.

Sunday, January 26th Youth Fundraiser: Sunday Morning Breakfast. These student volunteers signed up to serve our parish guests for Sunday morning breakfast: Allisan, Sydney, Makayla K, Hannah. Please bring a dozen rolls/donuts/

breakfast pastries, serve our guests, and clean up. Be ready to serve after the 8:30am Mass at St. Leo’s church.

Part-Time Cook Needed Broom Tree Retreat Center near Irene, SD is looking for an outstanding cook to join our staff. We offer a competitive wage and flexible scheduling. If you would like to join our dedicated staff, please contact Connie McManus, Kitchen Manager, at 605-263-1040 or by email at cmcmanus@sfcatholic.org. Learn more about us at www.broom-tree.org.