OCIA Classes

OCIA (The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a series of classes that walks through a comprehensive study of Catholic doctrine and belief.  It is necessary that non-Catholics who wish to join the Catholic Church attend, and it is also an excellent course for fully initiated Catholics who want to deepen their understanding of their Catholic Faith.  Those already fully initiated are invited to attend individual classes of their choice.  Weekly topics will be listed in the pastorate bulletin.  Click here for more information.

Date/Time:  Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:30 pm

Location: St Thomas More - Social Hall

OCIA Candidate Sponsor
Are you a practicing Catholic and willing to accompany someone on their faith journey through the OCIA process?
Contact: Ronda Kantack, 605-690-0756, ronda.kantack@gmail.com
Alternate:  Kelly Kantack, 605-690-1331, kskantack@gmail.com

Tuesday Book Study Group
This winter we are reading The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Location:  St Thomas More, Room C
Contact:  Ronda Kantack, 605-690-0756, ronda.kantack@gmail.com

Thursday Book Study Group
This winter we are reading and discussing Mary's Voice in the Gospel of John.
Date/Time: Thursdays, 10:45am-11:45am
Location:  St Thomas More, Office Conference Room
Contact:  Kathy Gilpin, 605-695-9518, gilpinkathy@gmail.com

Fr. Rod’s Saturday Morning Bible Study
Date/Time: Saturdays, 9am-10am
Location:  St Thomas More, Room C
Contact:  Fr. Rod Farke, 605-695-1927, rfarke@msn.com
Alternate:  John Kubal, 605-692-6933, kubal3@swiftel.net 

Our Nation Needs Fatima Rosary Group

Date/Time:  Last Saturday of the month, 10:00 am

Location: St Thomas More, Chapel

Contact: Colleen Bergjord, 605-651-9122

Young Adult Book Study Group

This Young Adult group is open to married and engaged couples ages 23-27.  We will be spending time in fellowship while reading and discussing Why We Are Catholic by Trent Horn.

Date/Time:  Mondays, 6:00pm

Location:  Clay and Reanna Schoen's Home

Contact:  Clay Schoen, 419-289-8616, clayschoen@outlook.com

Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Date/Time:  Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm (when religious education meets)

Location:  St Thomas More, Music Room

Mom's Group

We gather together each week to connect, pray, and grow together.  This fall/winter, we are studying Domestic monastery: Creating a Spiritual Life at Home by Ronald Rolheiser.  Free childcare is provided.

Date/Time:  Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 am

Location:  St Thomas More, Couch Room

Well Read Mom's Book Club
One book per month is read and discussed - great books or spiritual classics!

This club is for all women, NOT just moms.  Women from all faiths are welcome.
Date/Time:  3rd Saturday of the month during the school year, 9:00-10:30am
Location:  Varies - please contact leader
Contact:  Cindy Holy, 605-592-1744, lcj8910@gmail.com

Women's Rosary Group

All women are welcome.  Fellowship to follow.

Date/Time:  First Monday of the month, 7:00 pm

Location:  St Thomas More, Chapel

Men’s Wednesday Morning Study of Sunday Readings
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30am
Location:  Zoom
Contact:  Brad Wiemann, 605-691-4465, pastoral@stmbrookings.org

All Saints Men's Group

Join other men from All Saints Pastorate meeting weekly for a half hour of prayer and reflection.

Date/Time: Mondays, 7:30-8:00pm
Location: Google Meet
Contact:  Kelly Kantack, 605-690-1331, kskantack@gmail.com

Men's Thursday Evening Bible Study

This fall we are studying The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation.

Date/Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Location:  St Thomas More, Couch Room
Contact:  Chris Schmidt, 605-691-4594, christopher.schmit@sdstate.edu
Alternate:  Aaron Bucholz, 605-484-0079, aaron.bucholz@gmail.com

Men's Rosary Group

All men are encouraged and welcome to attend as we pray for the intentions of our Holy Father, Bishop DeGrood, the clergy of our pastorate and all fathers.

Date/Time:  Last Monday of the month, 7:00 pm

Location:  St Thomas More, Chapel

Contact:  Steve Bachar, 605-690-3839