UPCOMING EVENTS

Agnus Dei Summer Program - Grades 1-6
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17 | 8:30am-noon | St. Francis de Sales, Estelline
Agnus Dei is our Pastorate summer youth faith formation program. This 5-day program being held at St. Francis in Estelline is for students entering grades 1-6. This year's theme is the Sacraments. Students will be engaged with skits, games, snacks, activities, Mass and more all while learning about God's great gifts to us through the sacraments! Click here for more information and to register.

Youth Summer Bonfire
Wednesday, July 15 | 7:00-9:00pm | St. Thomas More courtyard, Brookings
All pastorate middle and high school youth are invited to our summer youth bonfire nights. There are two remaining bonfire nights this summer, Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 29. Come have a s'more and bring your friends!

Baptism Class
Thursday, July 16 | 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.

Agnus Dei Summer Program - Grades 7-12
Sunday, July 19 - Thursday, July 23 | 7:00-9:00pm | St. Thomas More, Brookings
Agnus Dei is our Pastorate summer youth faith formation program. This 5-day evening program being held at St. Thomas More in Brookings is for all pastorate students entering grades 7-12. This year's theme is the Sacraments. Students will be engaged with games, snacks, and more while while meeting other teens from throughout the pastorate and learning about God's great gifts to us through the sacraments! Click here for more information and to register.

Agnus Dei Summer Program - Grades 1-6
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 | 8:30am-noon | St. Thomas More, Brookings
Agnus Dei is our Pastorate summer youth faith formation program. This 5-day program being held at St. Thomas More in Brookings is for students entering grades 1-6. This year's theme is the Sacraments. Students will be engaged with skits, games, snacks, activities, Mass and more all while learning about God's great gifts to us through the sacraments! Click here for more information and to register.

Great Shots Golf Outing
Thursday, July 23 | 7:00pm | Great Shots, 2505 W Benson Rd, Sioux Falls
Calling all young adults (21+) in the All Saints Pastorate—Join us for a fun evening of connection, conversation, and friendly competition at Great Shots in Sioux Falls! Whether you're an experienced golfer or have never picked up a club, this indoor golf experience is a great opportunity to meet other Catholic young adults, build friendships, and enjoy a relaxed night together. Our All Saints Pastorate group will be joined by another group of young adults from Sioux Falls parishes.

Drop Off Weekend for Pastorate Relief Project
Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26 | 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.
Items Needed: (clean & gently used)
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

Youth Summer Bonfire
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00-9:00pm | St. Thomas More courtyard, Brookings
All pastorate middle and high school youth are invited to our last Wednesday night bonfire of the summer. Come have a s'more and bring your friends!

Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 12 | 7:30am - 3:00pm | St Thomas More, Brookings
Did you know that approximately 550 units of blood are needed each week to meet the needs of our local hospitals? Please consider signing up for a donation time when the Community Blood Bank bloodmobile visits St Thomas More on Wednesday, August 12th. Your donation can make a life-saving difference! Sign up online
here. Donors must be 17 years or older and present a valid photo ID at the time of donation.

Baptism Class
Thursday, August 20 | 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.

St. Thomas More Parish Picnic
Sunday, August 23 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | St. Thomas More, Brookings
Everyone is invited to join us for our STM Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 23! Come enjoy a fun afternoon of food, fellowship, and activities for all ages. We will begin serving immediately following 10:30am Mass. Pork loin sandwiches, water, and root beer floats will be provided. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. There will be plenty of fun for everyone, including inflatables, face painting, and bingo. We hope you'll join us as we gather together to celebrate our parish and our pastorate community! We look forward to seeing you there!