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"FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids' programming. Led by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press, and in collaboration with over 100 content providers, this site reaches more than one million subscribers worldwide." 

How To Register (It's Easy & Free):

  1. Visit Formed.org/signup or click QR code

  2. Enter your name and Ave Maria Pastorate (for parish name)

  3. Enjoy.

Day of Recollection 

  • Tue, Nov 12
    Broom Tree Retreat Center
    Nov 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Broom Tree Retreat Center, 120 Saint Michael Drive, Irene, SD 57037, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Broom Tree Retreat Center, 120 Saint Michael Drive, Irene, SD 57037, USA
  • Tue, Nov 12
    Abbey of the Hills
    Nov 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    “Living our Charisms – Building Up the Body of Christ”
  • Sun, Nov 17
    Abbey of the Hills
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    "Living life fully alive; Mind, Body, and Soul”
  • Tue, Dec 10
    Abbey of the Hills
    Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Abbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
    “Human Trafficking in South Dakota: Facts & Realities”

Men's Discipleship

That Man is You- Men's Group meets every Thursday at 6:30am in Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. All are welcome! 

Contact Craig Swarthout (763)458-0718, Jesse Peterson (701) 893-6688 or Chris Swiden (605) 280-6864 for more information.

Young Men's Group- We are encouraged to have a number of young men throughout our pastorate looking to grow in fellowship & their Catholic Faith. If this is you, we invite you to join Father Haggerty, Thursday, October 10th, 7pm, at Buffalo Wild Wings. Contact (605) 878-2055 for additional information. 

Men's Retreats

Silent Retreat on January 16-19, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center  

Silent Retreat on February 6-9, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center

Silent Retreat on June 19-22, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center

Silent Retreat on November 6-9, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center

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Current Study

That Man is You!

Helping Families Discover the Superabundance of God

That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive! 

Starts Thursday, September 5th & runs for 13 weeks

6:30-7:30 AM—Immaculate Conception Church Hall

Women's Discipleship

There are two opportunities for women's discipleship in Ave Maria Pastorate. All are welcome to attend either group. 

SHE Shall be Called Women study meets every Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Parish Center. This study will unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" and give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day.

The Women's Study Group meets every Tuesday at 4:30pm in the HNJ Angelus Center.

Women's Retreats

Healing Retreat October 25-27, 2024 at Abbey of the Hills

Silent Retreat November 1-3, 2024 at Abbey of the Hills 

Fall Retreat November 22-24, 2024 at Abbey of the Hills

Silent Retreat on February 20-23, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center      

Silent Retreat on March 20-23, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center

Silent Retreat on June 26-29, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center  

Silent Retreat on August 7-10, 2025, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center    

Silent Retreat on September 4-7, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center

Silent Retreat on October 16-19, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center  

Silent Retreat on November 13-16, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center ​

Current Study (God's Beloved Daughters)

SHE Shall be Called Women

To truly understand the way the Lord views femininity is to live as one who is fully alive. In a world that often speaks in cliches and labels, God desires to reveal who He is through a greater understanding of who we are. This season will not only unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" but will also give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day.

Marriage Enrichment

Marriage enrichment is beneficial whether you have been married six months or sixty years! Check out some of the opportunities available in our diocese. 

“Remain in me, as I remain in you…Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” John 10:4-5

Family Formation 

The family is a sign of God's love for his people.  Jesus himself was born into a specific family, with parents who showed him affection and love and raised him. With this act God gives the family a unique value.

Families of Character 

w/ Jordan Langdon

Thriving Family Accelerator Course 

Families of Character is a program designed to help parents calm the chaos and raise confident, empowered children in a home that is loving and unified. Their “Thriving Family Accelerator” is a 6-Session weekly group coaching course facilitated by Jordan Langdon, a Christian wife, mom, & Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience counseling and coaching married couples with children. It is conducted through Zoom to best reach committed couples across the United States. Program materials are emailed to participants upon sign-up, so there is no need for churches to store physical materials. If couples miss a session, the recording is emailed to them that
evening so they can watch the replay. The 6 (60 min) Sessions focus on "Your family as the most important team you will ever be part of". Within that theme, we focus on four key factors:
1. Regaining order in the family through a Weekly Family Huddle where parents and kids all participate.
2. Reconnecting as a couple and getting into the rhythm of dating each other again.
3. Praying together as a couple and family.
4. Rallying together to work on a common goal (virtue).

Ave Maria Pastorate is working with Families of Character to provide these sessions within our parishes. If you are interested in learning more or joining a session please contact (605) 878-2055. It is $400 per couple. 

Content available on FORMED.org and more! 

How To Register

(It's Easy & Free):

  1. Visit Formed.org/signup or click QR code

  2. Enter your name and Ave Maria Pastorate (for parish name)

  3. Enjoy!

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