Ministries at Divine Mercy Pastorate
Divine Mercy Pastorate offers formation ministries in service, community, adult discipleship, and more!
Ministries and Contact Information
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Women's groups who meet to foster friendships and spirituality between parish members. We assist our pastors to support our parish community through service projects and social gatherings.
Ellen Stoll
altarsociety@divinemercysf.org
Altar Society
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Culture of Life
Committee
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The committee's mission is to pray, educate, and serve the parish of St. Mary and the community by promoting a culture of life from conception to life's natural end.
Jeanne Kappenman
cultureoflife@divinemercysf.org
Bereavement
Ministry
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The Divine Mercy Pastorate Bereavement Ministry focuses on showing Our Lord's merciful love through supporting parishioners and their families in time of grief.
Mary Kelly
bereavementministry@divinemercysf.org
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Each February, we work with Feeding South Dakota to collect food donations. They provide barrels to be placed at the entrances at St. Mary, and we deliver the collections weekly to Feeding SD. Monetary donations are also accepted!
Joan Fargen-Holm
jfargenholm@gmail.com
Feeding
South Dakota
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St. John Paul II
Women's Book
Group
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A welcoming space where faith and fellowship come together through meaningful reading and discussion. We gather regularly to explore books that deepen our relationship with God and encourage personal growth. All women are invited to connect, share, and grow in a supportive, Christ-centered community.
Brittany jp2womensbookgroup@divinemercysf.org
Mahjongg
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Enjoy playing Mahjongg Tuesday afternoons, 1-3, in the St Mary Parish Hall. Beginners are welcome.
Jody Murphy
jmurphy93@sio.midco.net
Creation Care
Ministry
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Together, as a people of God, we are called to care for Creation, its people, and the common good.
Stacy Haatvedt
stacy.haatvedt@gmail.com
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Well-Read Mom
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Well-Read Mom is a growing movement of women across our country made up of thousands of local small groups, all reading the same theme and curated list of great literature at the same time. We are changing women and the culture by reading great books together.
Colene Ridder
garidder@msn.com
Euchre Night
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Euchre Night! Come join us for this non-competitive social event. All levels of experience welcome. We'll teach you how to play if you don't know how. Proceeds go to Ignite the Night.
Joan Rayford
EuchreHosts@Yahoo.com
Funeral Ministry
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The funeral ministry at CTK organizes workers and bars for the funeral meal after the Mass. We serve the funeral lunch and serve the family. We also assist if the prayer service is held at the Church.
Diane Oleson
lynoleson@sio.midco.net
Legion of Mary
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We are a fun group that fosters devotion to Jesus through Mary and promotes the praying of the Rosary, Divine Mercy and Eucharistic Adoration. Active members meet weekly and Auxiliary members provide prayer support with a daily Rosary for our intentions.
Mary Cink
marycink@gmail.com
Votive Candles
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Diane leads a group of 12 people who change the votive candles each week at St Mary's church.
Diane Greene
dianeg4822@gmail.com
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Dedicated to charity, unity, and fraternity. St Mary’s council meets monthly to pray the rosary, attend to business, and have time for fellowship. Knights have the opportunity to support the parish, give back to the community, and grow in your faith.
Tom Meyer
tommarmey@msn.com
St. Mary
Knights of Columbus
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Serra Ministy
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The Serra Ministries support religious vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life with prayer and financial donations for seminary education. Each year, Serra members adopt a seminarian, pray for them, and send cards.
An annual luncheon is held for all religious vocations living in Sioux Falls
Dianne Breen
drbreen1@yahoo.com
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Vincentians are volunteer men and women who live out their Catholic faith by serving neighbors in need through home visits, diaper ministry, and the support provided by our thrift stores.
Susan Anderson
info@svdpsd.org
The Society of
St. Vincent dePaul
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The Banquet
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Parishioners volunteer at The Banquet. Duties include preparing the food and serving the meal.
6 volunteers are needed to prepare food and 20 volunteers to serve the meal.
Anlee Rola
anlrola@aol.com
Men's Sunday Reading Study
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Meets every Tuesday at noon to review the upcoming Sunday readings. It is an open discussion, and several participants call in on their phones. Deacon Glenn leads the discussion.
Deacon Glenn Ridder
glenn.ridder@outlook.com
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At Home With the Word is used as a guide to study, discuss, and understand the upcoming Sunday readings. The group meets on Wednesday mornings immediately after Mass in the Parish Hall.
Judy Murphy
jmurphy93@sio.midco.net
Women's Scripture
Study
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In-Home Couple's Bible Study
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Arrange details with Deacon Glenn.
Pick a book from the Bible or another book to review and study in-depth. Can be arranged to float between participants' homes. 4 or more couples.
Deacon Glenn Ridder
glenn.ridder@outlook.com
Co-Ed Bible/Book
Study
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We pick a book of the bible or another book to study in depth every Wednesday from 10:30 - 12:00 noon. Deacon Ridder leads the study.
Deacon Glenn Ridder
glenn.ridder@outlook.com
Seven Sisters
Apostolate
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The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a group of women who pray for the priests of the Pastorate. Seven women are assigned to one priest, and one day of the week, she prayers for one hour in front of the tabernacle.
