St. Magdalen Catholic Church 417 East 6th Avenue

PO Box 136 Lennox, SD 57039

April 1, 2018—Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

A catholic community of Eucharist, faith, prayer and service

Sunday Mass Observance: Sunday 10:30 AM

Weekday Masses: Wednesday 9:00 AM (Except First Wednesday of the Month) Thursday 5:15 PM Friday 9:00 AM (First Friday of the Month-Good Samaritan)

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday before Mass Thursday following Mass until 6:15 PM Any time by appointment

Sacramental Preparation: Sacrament of Baptism: By appointment. Call parish office.

Sacrament of Marriage: By appointment. Preparation at least 6 months in advance. Call parish office.

PARISH OFFICE: Phone: 605-647-2187 Email: info@stmagdalenlennox.org Website: stmagdalenlennox.parishesonline.com Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 AM—5 PM Thursday 11 AM—3 PM PARISH STAFF: Pastor: Fr. Rader, Pastor—605-595-3160 Email: frjohnrader@sfcatholic.org

Office Manager: Kristine Shaffer—605-940-0826 Email: kristine@stmagdalenlennox.org

Business Administrator: Susan Schaunaman Email: susan@stnicholastea.org

Director of Religious Ed: Lisa Mikkelsen—605-321-1274 Email: mikk2897@gmail.com

Maintenance: John Boysen

Custodians: Luann Hoogestraat/Marge & Joe Schuttloffel

Prayer Chain: Rita Temple—605-238-5655

ST. MAGDALEN PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Vice Chair: Marlyn Jacobson Secretary: Douglas Wernke Members: Darrel Buller, Cheryl Cressman & John Weaver _________________________________________________

Votive Candles: Six day candles-$3 each. Votive candles-$.50 each. Bulletin Call parish office or email Announcements: no later than NOON, Wed. Mass Intentions: Available days begin June 2018. Monthly Newsletter Deadline April 20th & Calendar: for May 2018.

Rent/Use of Hall Call office at least 4 weeks prior to event.

St. Magdalen Parish would like to extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or

are new to the area. If you are not registered at St. Magdalen or have not

received a monthly calendar and newsletter and consider this your Parish, please contact or stop by the Parish Office.

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Easter Sunday—1 April 2018 Growing in FaithTM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What does the Resurrection mean for us?

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Jesus’ Resurrection – the most important event in human history – is how we know that what He said and did while on Earth is true and His promises to us are trustworthy.

During His public ministry, Jesus spoke and acted as God. He promised that if we follow Him, we will have eternal life. Either He was God and had the power to make it true, or He was a mere man claiming to be someone He wasn’t.

That Jesus rose from the dead – a fact verified by more than 500 eyewitness accounts – means that His word can be trusted. He warned of the specifics of His own death, predicted His Resurrection, and proved that He really is God. Therefore, His promises of eternal life are real, too.

The Resurrection gives us hope. “By His death, Christ liberates us from sin; by His Resurrection, He opens for us the way to a new life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #654). All those who die in God’s friendship will live with Him forever. ~~GIF, April 2018 Issue

Alleluia! He is risen! May you and all your family members and friends have a joyous Easter season. No matter the spiritual battles to come we always take assurance that our Risen Lord Jesus has won the ultimate victory over sin, death and the devil. He will come in power and glory on the last day, raise up the dead, glorify the bodies of the saints, separate the “sheep from the goats” and establish His kingdom without end. The wedding feast of the Lamb awaits those who love, trust and obey God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Nothing this passing world has to offer (remembering who Jesus called “prince of this world”) is worth the risk of losing heaven. Jesus loves you! Thank you to all from both parishes who helped in decorating, in the preparation, and the music for our Holy Week liturgies. There is a lot that goes into it all. Finance Council for St. Dominic parish: Meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd, 7 PM for members who can attend. Mass schedule changes this week: First Wednesday, April 4th, there will be no

9 AM Mass at St. Magdalen parish, due to the 9:45 AM Mass at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Canton.

Thursday, April 5th, Mass at St. Dominic parish will be at 8 AM, not the normal 8:30 AM. Also, there will not be a 5:15 PM Mass, nor scheduled confession time at St. Magdalen parish.

First Friday, April 6th, we will hold the 9 AM Mass at Good Samaritan nursing home in Lennox.

“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid

An Easter Remembrance Easter Lilies are in loving memory of:

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+Joey Delaney by Ralph & Shellie Delaney

+Joyce Kaskie by Bernie Kaskie

+Owen Schuelke

+Oliver Block by Brian & Maggie Schuelke

+Don Walder

+Ed & Josephine Kolecka by Jeff & Monica Walder

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O, Lord and

let perpetual light shine upon them!

OUR PARISH

Week Ending March 25th:

Support Adult: $1,132; Children: $14.22; Loose: $82; Mass Stipends: $40; Vigil Candles: $7.25;

Easter Flowers: $40

Parking Lot Capital Campaign Pledged: $124,213 Collected: $58,986

Received: $896 ***If you would like a reminder slip,

please contact the office by phone or email.***

CFSA 2018 — One Faith. One Family. Goal: $19,400 Pledged: $12,600

Participation: 45 of 143 Collected: $10,550 Received: $625 Need: $6,800

Thank you for generously sharing your treasure!

THIS WEEK AT ST MAGDALEN April 2nd—8th

Monday, April 2: Choir Practice, 7 PM

Tuesday, April 3: Hi-C Get Together, Doors open 11 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM Cub Scouts (Buhta), 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 4: RE Classes:

Grades K-4: 6:30 PM Confirmation: 7 PM Grades 5-8: 7:45 PM

Thursday, April 5: Cub Scouts (Dummer), 6:30 PM

Friday, April 6: Mass, 9 AM, Good Samaritan

Saturday, April 7:

Sunday, April 8, Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy:

Mass, 10:30 AM Confirmation, Cathedral of St. Joseph

Candidates & Sponsors arrive by 12:30 PM Confirmation Mass, 1:30 PM

THOUGHTS, PRAYERS & Best Wishes

Good Samaritan & Hilda’s Heritage Residents Judy Buchanan, Peggy Connell, Marianne Courey, Stanley Drobeck, Phyllis Frimann, Louis Kramer,

Patricia McCarthy, Beverly Miller, Joseph & Mary Ann Stastny, John & Arlene Thury,

Stan Wolf & Marge Zins

Health Challenges Zachary Boysen, Marianne Courey, Dan Ketcham,

Ruby Nordman, David Singer & Marge Zins ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BIRTHDAYS

4/2—Sophia Sanchez 4/7—Jack Bostwick, Justin Wallenstein

CFSA 2018 One Faith. One Family.

Goal: $19,400

Thank you to those who have already responded to CFSA! If you have not returned your pledge card, please fill it out and return it as soon as possible. If you are unable to participate financially, fill out your card (return it) and offer a prayer for the success of CFSA. Our goal is 100% participation through prayer, financially, and /or through volunteering.

If you have questions regarding CFSA—where to send your pledge card, payment options or payment methods, please contact the office.

LTPTM—Reflecting & Living on the Word John 20:1-9

What did you notice about how the church looked today? How did it seem joyful? How do you like to celebrate?

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Did your alleluias ring out today? Did you feel the spirit of rejoicing in every muscle and every cell of your body? For a moment, did you let go and feel what it is to be fully and completely basking in the glow of God’s grace? So often we hold back from immersing ourselves in the liturgy.

Wholeheartedly, allow the spirit of celebration to take over. Next time you sing and proclaim alleluia, really mean it!

As Mary ran to spread the Good News she didn’t stop for a bite or to chat, but immediately went to the disciples who found it too good to be true and had to see for themselves. Have you ever heard anything that sounds too good to be true? Share that with your family. Challenge each other this week to spread the good news to at least five other people. Perhaps they will want to tell others! Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2017-2018

Hi-C Club Get Together April 3, 2018—10:00 AM

Hi-C Club (fun group of 55+) will meet, Tuesday, April 3rd, doors open at 11 AM, lunch at 11:30 AM for the

8th Anniversary celebration in the parish hall. Join us for fellowship & fun!

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Information, Activities & Events

Retreats/Recollections

St. Magdalen Liturgical Team: April 8th, 10:30 AM Lectors: Mary Brass, Sandy Richter EM: Andrea Kribell, Jere Kribell Sacristan: Joan Renz Ushers: Bill & Melissa Daugherty, Jere Kribell Altar Servers: Ella Grengs, Jonah Paulson Conner Eich, Grace Dressen Greeters/Gifts: Brian & Laura Schwartz Family

DAILY READINGS/MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions are available for June & July. Suggested donation is $10. Call or stop by the office to request a Mass.

4 April—Wednesday K-4th: 6:30 PM Confirmation: 7 PM 5th-8th: 7:45 PM

11 April—Wednesday K-4th: 6:30 PM 5th-8th: 7:45 PM

18 April—Wednesday K-4th: 6:30 PM 5th-8th: 7:45 PM

25 April—Wednesday K-4th: 6:30 PM 5th-8th: 7:45 PM

AREA & DIOCESAN EVENTS Apr 5 - Children’s Grief Program: Children's grief program directed by Mary Weber begins Thursday, April 5, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Catholic Family Services, 523 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls. This 4-week program is designed for children according to their age and specific loss. Call Catholic Family Services for more information at 1-800-700-7867 or 605-988-3775 . Apr 17-May 22 - Grieving Loss From Suicide: A 6 week program, April 17-May 22, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Catholic Family Services, 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls. A program for families who have lost a loved one from suicide. The suddenness of the death, the confusion and the painful reactions are significant topics of the program. This is a time when professional support is needed. Directed by Dr. Marcie Moran. Non-denominational. Cost-Donation. Call 988-3775 or email cfs@sfcatholic.org with any questions or to register. Apr 17 – Power of Prayer: The Perpetual Adoration Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament will be moving into their NEW monastery dedicated to intercessory prayer on the St. Joseph Cathedral campus this June! If you would like to meet the Adoration Sisters, pray with them and experience what life in their current monastery is like, come to the Power of Prayer. Tuesday, April 17th at 4:30 PM and May 8th at 4:30 PM. Call 988-3796 to make a reservation. Prayer requests always welcomed at perpetualadorationsisters.org. Jun 8-10 – National Catholics Singles Conference: Join hundreds of single Catholics of all ages at the National Catholic Singles Conference, June 8th-10th, 2018, held at the Hilton Minneapolis/ St. Paul-Airport Mall of America. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, prayer, food, fellowship and more! Space is limited so register now! For more information and to register visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com. Use promo code NCSCMSP to receive a special discount! (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 512-766-5798.) Nov 5-15 - Pilgrimage to Spain, Lourdes & Fatima: Come along Nov 5-15 to some of the most sacred places in all of Europe! We'll visit both of the great Shrines to Mary, Lourdes in southern France and Fatima in Portugal, and many great places in Spain. Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,249 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, St. Mary's Parish, 311 - 4th St. N., Humboldt, Iowa 50548, call 515-332-2856 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com.

Mon., Apr 2 Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-23; Matthew 28:8-15

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Tues., Apr 3 Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41; John 20:11-18

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Wed., Apr 4 Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35

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Thurs., Apr 5 Acts of the Apostles 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48

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Fri., Apr 6 Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12; John 21:1-14

9 AM +Josephine Kolecka by Jeff & Monica Walder

Sat., Apr 7 Acts of the Apostles 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15

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Sun., Apr 8 Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31

10:30 AM St. Magdalen & St. Dominic Parishioners

BROOM TREE Silent Retreat Schedule: Women: May 3-6, Jun 21-24 Men: Apr 19-22, May 17-20, Sep 20-23

Day of Recollection Schedule: Apr 17-The Heart of the Book of Romans—Directed by Fr. Andrew Dickinson May 15-The World's Greatest Treasure: Friendship with God —Directed by Father Joe Vogel Conference for Women: May 11-12-Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor. We are offering an overnight conference as a gift for all women. It is not a silent retreat. It’s a chance to get away for a night, spend some time with the Lord, visit with friends or better yet, make new ones! Fr. Traynor will offer us good counsel as to how we can best live out our common call to holiness in daily life. It includes Mass Friday eve/Saturday morn, times for confession, communal Morning Prayer and a Social on Friday night.

To register/info, call 263-1040, www.broom-tree.org, or broomtree@sfcatholic.org.

Catholic Daughters of America Court St Christina #2336 will be giving away two $400 Scholarships. Applications can be picked up in the parish entry or email lyndedorothy@hotmail.com with CDA Scholarship in the subject line.

Applications are due by April 15, 2018.

27 April, First Communion Practice, 7 PM-Friday 28 April, First Communion, Mass-6:30 PM, Saturday

April 8, Confirmation—Cathedral of St. Joseph Candidates & Sponsors arrive by 12:30 PM Confirmation Mass, 1:30 PM

“Beautifully Made”: A Women's Conference Your opportunity to come together with other women, be inspired by renowned speakers, and discover who you are as a daughter of our Heavenly Father. The day will include Mass with Bishop Swain, an Adoration Chapel, Confession, keynotes, breakouts, workshops, vendor booths, lunch, dinner, a social hour, and a prayerful

concert with Adoration to end the day. Saturday, April 14, 9 AM—9 PM, SF Convention Center

Questions, contact Audrey at 605-988-3748. To register, http://www.sfcatholic.org/adultformation/womensconference/