January 21, Saturday
Christian Family Planning: Seminar for engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn more about natural family planning. To be held at Holy Cross Church, Timber Lake. Preregistration required. Call Family Life Ministries 605-343-3541. Next seminar February 18 at Sacred Heart Church, Philip.
January 27, Friday
Diocesan Vocation Weekend for Young Women: For young women between the ages of 16-30. Join sisters from the community of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ to learn more about discernment and vocations. Held at Terra Sancta. Ends January 29. Call Susan Safford 605-343-3541 or ssafford@diorc.org.
January 28, Saturday
Marriage Matters Workshop: See ad on page 20 of the West River Catholic or call 605-348-6086 or 1-800-727-2401 for details.
January 30, Monday
Bereavement Support Group: Eight week, non-denominational support group open to adults who have lost a loved one. Begins at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Call Janece Rieman 605-343-5547 or Jill at Family Life Ministries 605-343-3541.
February 3, Friday
Bishop’s Luncheon: Mass at 11:15 a.m. in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Lunch $6. Everyone welcome.
February 4, Saturday
NPM St. Cecilia Banquet and Winter Meeting: Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Father Nathan Sparks will speak on “Voicing the Word: A History of Gregorian Chant in the Sacred Liturgy.” $15 fee can be paid in advance to Julie Gray, PO Box 239, Hill City, SD 57745. Call Katie Simonyak 605-342-0507 or katie@cathedralolph.org.
CASA Volunteer Training: The Seventh Circuit CASA program is seeking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Volunteers must be 21 or older. Call 605-394-2203 or 8www.casaofrapidcity.org.
February 8, Wednesday
KC Fish Fry: Held at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the parish hall.
February 10, Friday
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Weekend getaway to re-discover love. Held at Broom Tree Retreat Center, Irene. Ends February 12.www.wwme.org.
February 11, Saturday
Married Sweethearts Mass, Dinner & Dance $60 per couple. Mass at OLPH Cathedral, Rapid City, Dinner & Dance at Ramkota. Call Jill or Kathy to register at 343-3541.
February 18, Saturday
Hills Area Together Encounter Christ: Three days of evangelization and initiation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. For eleventh grade and up. Held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City. Ends February 20. Call Tina Niggemann 605-348-4145.
February 20, Monday
Chancery Office Closed: In observance of President’s Day.
March 2, Friday
Benedictine Weekend: For women between the ages of 18 and 55 who are interested in learning more about religious life. Held at St. Martin Monastery. Ends March 4. Call Sister Mary Wegher 605-343-8011 or srmarywegher@yahoo.com.
March 9, Friday
Teens Encounter Christ North: Three days of evangelization and initiation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. For high school and college students. Held at St. Mary Church, Lemmon. Ends March 11. Call Gloria Maher 701-522-3244 or Lynn Hahne 605-845-7004.
Diocesan Men’s Retreat: Held at Terra Sancta. Father Brian Lane will direct this year’s retreat titled “The Women in Your Life: What They Would Like to Tell You but Don’t.” Registration fee $85. Registration deadline March 2. Ends March 10. Call Family Life Ministries 605-343-3541.
April 27, Friday
Rachel’s Vineyard: For those suffering from the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion. Held in Rapid City. Call Carol Kling 605-374-5639 or ckling@sdplains .com.
June 12, Tuesday
National Catholic Youth Choir: Open to Catholic high school students entering grades 10-12 in the fall of 2012. Held at St. John Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minn. $900 fee includes lodging, meals and travel during camp and tour. Ends June 27. Application and audition tape due March 19. www.CatholicYouthChoir.org.
June 17, Saturday
Catholic Heart Work Camp: For those entering grades 9-12 in 2012. $550 includes transportation to Denver, all meals, and a visit to the Mother Cabrini Shrine. $100 deposit due January 27. Call Lisa Fahey 605-222-2838 or Teresa Thompson 605-787-5168.
July 5, Thursday
Steubenville of the Rockies: Registration now open. $50 deposit due with registration. Payment includes motor coach, three nights lodging, seven meals, and two t-shirts. Call Provatia Pietila 605-343-3541 or 8ppietila@diorc.org. Registration forms available at www.rapidcitydiocese.org/ Ministries/Youth.htm.
Standing Events
Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima: First Friday Mass, February 3, 5:30 p.m. with prayers and devotions. First Saturday Mass, February 4, begins with prayers at 7:45 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. Mass and exposition. Both at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Call Dr. Kopriva 605-343-6202.
Cursillo: School of Leaders meets the first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, and the fourth Friday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Ultreya meets the second Sunday, 7 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Church. Call Pat Calvetti 605-716-9796.
OLPH Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy: Meets first Saturday, 9:30 a.m. followed by prayers, learning, and discussion. Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Call Pam Ekberg 605-719-9669 or Vivian Ontiveros 605-393-5036.
Prayer and Lectio: Thursday evenings, St. Martin Monastery. Call Sister Marmion Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011.
Adoration: Adorers needed in Rapid City parishes. Call Jean Hohm 605-399-9522 or Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909.
Patriotic Rosary: Thursdays, 6 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Call Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909.
Family Rosary: Sundays, 7 p.m., St. Therese Church, Rapid City, Call Mark Biggs 605-343-2467.
Divine Chaplet of Mercy: Sundays, 3 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Followed by the patriotic rosary. Call Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909.
Vocation Discernment Retreats: Call Sister Mary Wegher, OSB, 605-343-8011.
Spiritual Direction: Available at St. Martin Monastery. Call Sister Margaret Hinker, OSB, or Sister Edna Marie Stephenson, OSB, 605-343-8011.
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