Spearfish Saint Joseph's

08/29/2026

Faith Formation registration is open! 🙏

We’re excited to begin another year of growing in faith, love, and discipleship with our children and families. Pre-K–12 Faith Formation begins September 30, with several important September dates leading up to the start of the year.

Register here:

St. Joseph:
https://usa-sd-rapidcity.public.onecamino.com/65/formation-registration

St. Paul:
https://usa-sd-rapidcity.public.onecamino.com/80/formation-registration

08/28/2026

Starting soon - open to ALL

Curious about the Catholic Faith? You are welcome here. Whether you’re exploring Catholicism, returning to the Church, or interested in receiving the Sacraments, OCIA is a place to ask questions, seek understanding, and discover God’s love.

Questions? Contact Mike Ochoa at [email protected] or Amy Julian at [email protected]

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!

08/27/2026

🙏 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

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

This is coming up quickly! Please click on the link to help anyway you can! We are so excited to see everyone.

🎉🧺 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC 2026!*🎉🧺

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our annual St. Joseph Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 29!

⛪ We’ll begin with Holy Mass at 4:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by a potluck picnic on the preschool lawn as soon as Mass is over.

☀️ Come enjoy an evening of food, music, games, and fellowship with our parish family!

🥗 Last names A–M: Please bring a side dish or salad.
🍰 Last names N–Z: Please bring a dessert.

🙏 We also need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please consider signing up to help with games, setup, cleanup, and more.

👇 RSVP and sign up to bring a dish or volunteer here:
https://giving.myparishsoft.io/App/Form/51525eb4-6fc5-4dc0-9d4b-1adc0e07b640

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! **All are welcome!** 💙💚

08/21/2026

👑 Queen of Heaven & Earth

Saturday, August 22 | The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Eight days after celebrating Mary's Assumption into Heaven, the Church celebrates her Queenship. Mary is Queen because her Divine Son is King. Yet her reign is not one of worldly power—it is merciful, maternal, and always leads us closer to Jesus.

Pope Pius XII established this feast so that we might more clearly recognize and more devoutly honor "the merciful and maternal sway of the Mother of God.”

As we celebrate our Blessed Mother's Queenship, we are reminded that Mary never points to herself. ✝She always leads us to her Son.✝

💙 **What better time to draw closer to Mary?**

Our Marian Consecration classes begin Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 AM and conclude on Wednesday, October 7, with Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Victory (also known as Our Lady of the Rosar)y.

Join us as we prepare to entrust ourselves more fully to Jesus through the loving guidance and intercession of His Mother.

Register here:
https://giving.myparishsoft.io/App/Form/be5c5583-0743-4857-b417-ef3c6f172a31

Source for feast background: EWTN | Quote from Pope Pius XII, Ad Caeli Reginam

08/21/2026

Transform Your Heart: What Are You Holding On To?

"God doesn’t want a partial gift of you... God wants you all."

Have you ever felt that subtle sadness or hesitation when realizing what it truly means to follow Jesus? In a recent homily at the Newman Center, Fr. Kevin reminded us that Jesus doesn't ask to just be another addition to our busy lives, our possessions, or our comfort. He asks for our whole heart.

Passing through the "eye of the needle" means unburdening ourselves of the things we hold onto for a false sense of security—our wealth, our independence, our control—and letting God possess us entirely.

Just like the elements of the Mass—the candles that burn down to completion, the incense consumed in prayer, the bread broken, and the wine poured out—we are called to give ourselves completely.

✝️ Are you searching for deeper truth, exploring the Catholic faith, or looking to complete your Sacraments?

Join us for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) starting September 9th! Whether you are unbaptized, coming from another faith tradition, or a Catholic seeking Confirmation, you are warmly invited to come as you are.

📍 Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church (serving St. Joseph, Belle Fourche St Paul Catholic Church and JacketCatholic-BHSU Newman Center)

📅 When: Starting September 9th

Come discover the beauty, fullness, and joy of a life totally given to Christ. Send us a message or email [email protected] to learn more!

08/21/2026

🎉🧺 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC 2026!*🎉🧺

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our annual St. Joseph Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 29!

⛪ We’ll begin with Holy Mass at 4:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by a potluck picnic on the preschool lawn as soon as Mass is over.

☀️ Come enjoy an evening of food, music, games, and fellowship with our parish family!

🥗 Last names A–M: Please bring a side dish or salad.
🍰 Last names N–Z: Please bring a dessert.

🙏 We also need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please consider signing up to help with games, setup, cleanup, and more.

👇 RSVP and sign up to bring a dish or volunteer here:
https://giving.myparishsoft.io/App/Form/51525eb4-6fc5-4dc0-9d4b-1adc0e07b640

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! **All are welcome!** 💙💚

08/20/2026

Sisterhood of Mary Meetings

All women of St. Joseph and the Newman Center are warmly invited to join the Sisterhood of Mary! Whether you are new to the parish or have been here for years, we would love to have you. 💕

Meetings are held on the **first Tuesday of each month from August through April, alternating between **Business Meetings** and General Meetings.

✨General Meetings include a meal, program, and/or outreach activity.
📋 Business Meetings focus on organizational planning.

📅 Business Meetings
August 4, 2026
October 6, 2026
December 1, 2026
February 2, 2027
April 6, 2027

📅 General Meetings
September 1, 2026
November 3, 2026
January 5, 2027
March 2, 2027

If you are new to the parish or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office for more information.

We hope you’ll join us for fellowship, service, and friendship! 💐