February 19, Friday
To Preach the Good Word Well: Father Michael Joncas will speak at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, Rapid City, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday morning session begins at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Lenten Fish Fry: Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont, is hosting a fish fry every Friday night during Lent from 5:30-7 p.m. Menu includes cod or macaroni-and-cheese, potato, coleslaw, roll and brownie. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, and $25 per family.
February 20, Saturday
Lenten Reflection: Time to reflect on the suffering and death that brings us to our Lord’s resurrection. Begins at 9 a.m. Preregistration required. $20 offering includes refreshments and lunch. Call Sister Marmion Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011 or e-mail srmarmion@aol.com.
February 21, Sunday
“The 13th Day”: The World Apostolate of Fatima will be showing the film “The 13th Day” at the Elks Theatre, 512 6th Street, Rapid City, at 7 p.m. Call Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909 or Jim Jacquot 605-381-9130.
March 5, Friday
Bishop’s Luncheon: Mass at 11:15 a.m. in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, talk by Bishop Blase Cupich. Price of lunch $5. Everyone welcome.
IHM Seminary Visit: Office of Vocations is hosting a live-in weekend for young men who are juniors/seniors in high school and college-aged. Includes tour of campus, discussions, class attendance, and meals/prayers with seminarians. No charge for the weekend. Ends March 8. Call Father Brian Christensen 605-484-8940 or e-mail Godscall@diorc.org.
March 7, Sunday
Chrism Mass Diocesan Choir Rehearsal: Held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, at 1 p.m. Group will also rehearse March 10 at 6:15 p.m. and March 14 at 1 p.m. Mass is March 16 at 5:30 p.m. with warm-up at 4:30 p.m. Call Katie Severns 605-342-0507 or e-mail katie@cathedralolph.org.
March 12, Friday
Engaged Encounter Weekend: For engaged or newly married couples to honestly and openly examine their future life together. Held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City. Call Greg and Connie Forstner 605-341-6032.
March 13, Saturday
Christian Family Planning: Seminar for engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn more about natural family planning. To be held at St. Bernard Church, McLaughlin. Preregistration required. Call Family Life Ministries 605-343-3541. Next seminar April 10 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Ft. Pierre.
March 19, Friday
sDiocesan Men’s Retreat: Fr. Mark McCormick will present “Visio Divina - Our Vision of the Kingdom of God.” Held at Terra Sancta, Rapid City. Registration fee $100. Ends March 21. Call Family Life Ministries 605-343-3541.
March 20, Saturday
Forgiveness Retreat: Consists of meditation, centering prayer, and a video from Contemplative Outreach. $10 offering includes refreshments. Preregistration required. Call Sister Marmion Howe, OSB, 605-343-8011 or e-mail srmarmion@aol.com.
March 25, Thursday
Common Sense Parenting Class: Six-week course offers practical ideas and techniques for raising happy, well-adjusted children. For care-givers of children ages five and up. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 710 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, from 6-8 p.m. Call Catholic Social Services 605-348-6086 or 1-800-727-2401.
April 10, Saturday
CASA Volunteer Training: The Seventh Circuit CASA program is seeking volunteers. Training is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Volunteers must be 21 years old. Call 605-394-2203 or e-mail chadcatron@casaofrapidcity.org.
April 23, Friday
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: An opportunity to heal from the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. Held in Bismarck, N.D. Ends April 25. Call Carol Kling 605-374-5639 or e-mail ckling@ sdplains.com or visit www.rachelsvineyard. org for additional information.
Standing Events
Taizé: Our Lady of the Black Hills, Piedmont, has canceled Taizé until further notice. Call Betsy Van Asthma 605-878-5168.
Bible Study: Base on the Sunday readings. Held every Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in room 28 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City. Call Maria Muñoz 605-341-0161.
Spanish Mass: Mass in the Spanish language will be offered the first Sunday of the month at Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, at 1:30 p.m., the second and third Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, Hill City, and the fourth Sunday at St. Paul Church, Belle Fourche at 4 p.m. Reconciliation is one hour before all Masses. Call Father Janusz Korban 605-342-3336.
Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima: First Friday Mass, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. with prayers and devotions in Our Lady’s Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. First Saturday Mass, March 6, at 8 a.m. followed by exposition and Benediction in Our Lady’s Chapel. Call Ellen Robertson 605-718-9909.
St. Faustina Divine Mercy Prayer Group: Meets the second and fourth Sundays in March at 4 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, Rapid City, room 107. Everyone welcome. Call Frank Matejcik 605-342-6871.
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