Belle Fourche St Paul Catholic Church

08/27/2026

🙏 Thursday, August 27 | Memorial of St. Monica
Do you have someone you love who has fallen away from the Church?
A child. A spouse. A sibling. A friend.
Today, we turn to St. Monica and ask for her powerful intercession.
St. Monica knew the heartbreak of watching those she loved stray from the faith. Her husband was a pagan, and her son, Augustine, wandered far from the Christian life she had taught him. But Monica never stopped praying. Through years of tears, patience, sacrifice, and unwavering faith, she continued to entrust them to God.
She lived to see both her husband and her son come to faith. Her son would go on to become St. Augustine—one of the greatest saints and Doctors of the Church.
For all those who carry the weight of a loved one's absence from the Church, St. Monica reminds us: never stop praying. Never lose hope. God is still at work.
St. Monica, faithful mother and woman of persistent prayer, intercede for our loved ones who have wandered from the Church. Pray that their hearts may be opened to Christ, that they may encounter His mercy, and that they may one day return home to the fullness of His Church. Amen.
🙏 St. Monica, pray for us—and pray for those we love.
Artwork: Saint Monica in a Landscape (1845) by Alexandre Cabanel

08/27/2026

Starting soon! ❤️🙏 Cor ad Cor begins September 20.Take your prayer life deeper through this 30-week small-group journey and grow closer to Jesus. Registration is required, and groups fill quickly!

Register here:
https://rapidcitydiocese.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/447/responses/new

08/27/2026

Hey look! 👀It's Father Max! If you are able, please consider donating!

Thank you, Father Max, "FORE" representing Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation! God bless and St. Andrew, pray for our priests!

08/19/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all the workers of the Biker Breakfast! 🥞🏍️ We had the greatest team ever!

You came, you worked hard, you wiped the sweat off your brow, and yet you smiled, joked, and joyfully served our parish to help pay our seminarian assessment. We not only met our goal—we surpassed it! 🙌

Last year, we raised **$7,234.00**. This year, we raised an incredible **$8,280.00**—**$1,046.00 more!** 🎉

Thank you for your hard work, generosity, and willingness to serve. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! ❤️

08/19/2026

✨ Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord ✨

August 6, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, His garments became dazzling white, and Moses and Elijah appeared with Him, representing the Law and the Prophets and revealing that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation. Then a bright cloud overshadowed them, and the voice of the Father proclaimed:

"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him."
(Matthew 17:5)

In this extraordinary moment, the Church sees the Holy Trinity revealed: the Father speaks from heaven, the Son stands before the apostles in glory, and the Holy Spirit is present in the luminous cloud.

The Transfiguration strengthened the apostles before Christ's Passion by giving them a glimpse of His divine glory. It teaches us that the way to glory passes through the Cross and offers us a foretaste of Christ's Resurrection, His glorious return, and the promise of our own resurrection in Him.

As we celebrate this feast, may we take the Father's words to heart:

"Listen to Him."

📖 Gospel: Matthew 17:1–9

08/06/2026

Everyone is welcome!

Help us raise money for our Seminarian Fund!

08/05/2026

🎒📖 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN! ✝️

We're excited to welcome families back for another year of growing in faith!

Registration is now open for Pre-K through 12th Grade Faith Formation at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Whether your child is just beginning their faith journey or continuing to grow as a disciple of Christ, we look forward to walking alongside your family this year.

📝 Register today:
https://usa-sd-rapidcity.public.onecamino.com/65/formation-registration

⏳ St. Paul's families: Registration will be opening soon—stay tuned!

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

September 9
⛪ St. Joseph & Belle Fourche St Paul Catholic Church Back-to-School Catechist & Student Mass at St. Joseph Parish Hall
🕠 5:30 PM • Social to follow

September 13
👨‍👩‍👧 St. Paul's Faith Formation Parent Meeting
🕙 10:00 AM

September 16
👨‍👩‍👧 St. Joseph Faith Formation Parent Meeting
🕕 6:00 PM

September 23
🏡 St. Joseph and Belle Fourche St Paul Catholic Church and Family Faith Night - at St. Joseph Parish Hall
🕕 6:00 PM

September 30
✨ Faith Formation Begins at Both Parishes!

"Let the little children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these." — Mark 10:14

We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and encountering Christ together. We can't wait to see you this fall!

07/31/2026

July 31 | Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola

🔥"Go forth and set the world on fire."🔥
— St. Ignatius of Loyola

Tomorrow the Church celebrates St. Ignatius of Loyola, whose Spiritual Exercises have guided countless men and women into a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you've ever desired a richer prayer life, greater discernment, or simply to learn how to hear the Lord's voice more clearly, Cor ad Cor ("Heart Speaks to Heart") is a beautiful place to begin. Through weekly small-group gatherings, daily prayer, and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, participants learn to encounter Christ in a profound and life-changing way.

😇Take the next step in your spiritual journey!

❤️ Learn more and register here:
https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/coradcor/

🔥 *"Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will..."* 🔥
— St. Ignatius of Loyola

Classes will be forming at Spearfish Saint Joseph's and St. Paul soon!

❤️ Learn more and register here:
https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/coradcor/

*"Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will..."* — St. Ignatius of Loyola

07/29/2026