UPCOMING EVENTS
Mass Volunteers Training
Thursday, September 10 | 6:30pm | St Thomas More
All Confirmed members of the pastorate are invited to attend training for new lectors, ushers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. These ministries are vitial to the life of our parishes and more help is always needed! Scheduling is very flexible. Please consider volunteering to help in one of these important roles!
Baptism Class
Thursday, September 17 | 6:30pm | St Thomas More, Brookings
Parents wishing to have their child/children baptized in the All Saints Pastorate are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class if the child to be baptized will be their first baptized at one of the parishes in our pastorate. Class is held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the Social Hall at St. Thomas More. Please sign up to attend by calling 605-692-4361 or emailing secretary@stmbrookings.org.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Fall Dinner
Sunday, September 27 | 11:30am-1:30pm | Our Lady of Good Counsel, Elkton
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church invites you to our Fall Dinner & Country Store on Sunday, September 27th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Enjoy broasted chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, glazed carrots, corn, coleslaw, and desserts. Adults $15, Children (5-10) $10, and Children 4 & Under Free. Come enjoy great food, fellowship, and our Country Store!
Drop Off Weekend for Pastorate Relief Project
Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27 | St Thomas More East Parking Lot, Brookings
Please save items for our next drop-off weekend for the refugees and poor of Central America and Africa. The items will be delivered to those who need them by the Helping Kids Round First organization. Donations can be placed in the back of the Best Choice Realty truck in the STM east parking lot. The truck will be available on the drop-off weekend until 5pm on Sunday.
We are NOT able to accept donations of clothing. Please do not leave clothing in the drop-off truck. Thank you!
Items Needed: (clean & gently used)
Fabric and sewing supplies
Sheets, bedding, pillows, towels, sleeping bags or mats
Canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers
Sports equipment - balls, gloves, shin guards, and cleats
Large suitcases to transport the items