Parish News: Our Lady of the Sioux spring social

posted on March 14, 2011
by Shannon Grooms, Our Lady of the Sioux Parish

In spite of heavy snow on the ground, Our Lady of the Sioux Church, Oglala, SD held a Spring Social on Sunday, March 6, 2011.

The event kicked off at 11:00 a.m. following Mass and Breakfast. There was a Bingo table as well as other tables with items to purchase. A dinner and snacks including cupcakes were available for hungry patrons.

The event raised $800 which will be split between the Terra Sancta/Makoce Wakan fund and a scholarship.

If you are interested in learning more about Our Lady of the Sioux, contact Sr. Connie Schmidt at 605/867-1518 or Shelley White at 605/867-5673.

Shannon Grooms is a member of Our Lady of the Sioux Church. She taught Religion at Red Cloud Elementary School for four years until the birth of their oldest daughter. Shannon, her husband, and her two daughters live on a ranch nine miles north of Oglala, South Dakota.