Turtle Shell Bag
Turtle shell painted brown to match leather bag/backing Braided leather handle Painting is traditional woman dancer; traditional painted signs on sides of shell Fringed all around outer shell with...
View ArticlePainted Turtle Shield
Turtle shell; center painted, bare edges; painting of warrior on a horse; (middle) colored beads (blue, black, red, yellow, white) attached with white horse hair Elk hide bundle with sage Red felt...
View ArticleWooden Eagle Statue
Wood base Bald eagle, sundancer, and sun carved from buffalo shoulder bone Bald eagle is symbolic of the people’s messenger Above eagle’s head is a sundancer Painted sun between eagle’s wings features...
View ArticleBeaded Feather Bustle (Wall Hanging)
Deer hide Loom design of buffalo with a teepee design on skull; single quill with beads shaped into feather (from each horn) Bustle–16 feathers with beaded spokes (brown, white, red, yellow); feathers...
View ArticleChildren’s Mass/Blessing of Halloween Costumes
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Easter Message 2014
Fr. Hatcher takes a moment to reflect on Easter and thank you for your support and interest in the work of St. Francis Mission. Click here to watch the video!
View ArticleEngaging the Word: Divine Mercy Sunday
Today’s first reading gives an account of the growth of the early Church, while the second is an encouraging message from St. Peter to those who have recently become Christians. In the Gospel Jesus...
View ArticleEngaging the Word: 3rd Sunday of Easter
The story of Jesus encountering two disciples on the road to Emmaus is full of meaning. The encounter between Jesus and the disciples follows the same pattern that we see unfold at every Mass: during...
View Article12 Hour Family Recovery Program Times Announced for May!
In May, the 12-Hour Family Recovery program will be held from Monday, May 19th through Thursday, May 22nd, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Icimani Ya Waste’ Recovery Center in St. Francis. The 12-Hour Family...
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Buechel Memorial Museum News
As you know, spring has arrived – a beautiful season. After the long months of bitter cold and wet snow, we shed our winter coats to enjoy the warm breeze of May. Thunder Beings arriving and bringing...
View ArticleEngaging the Word: 5th Sunday of Easter
The Gospel of John explains the unique role of Jesus for those who wish to know God. “I am the way and the truth and the life,” Jesus says. “No one comes to the Father except through me.” Of course,...
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Sapa Un Students Celebrate Mass
Fr. Hatcher celebrated Mass with students from Sapa Un Catholic Academy last week, using the children’s liturgy (full of responses and interacting to keep children engaged)! This was a special mass...
View ArticleEngaging the Word: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today’s readings highlight the role of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promises the disciples that even after he physically departs from this world, he will send the Holy Spirit to guide and protect the Church....
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South Dakota Dental Association Honors Father Hatcher
Congratulations to Father Hatcher, who was presented an award of Commendation for Exceptional Service to the Dental Profession 2014 from the South Dakota Dental Association! They awarded him the...
View ArticleEngaging the Word: Ascension
Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. After he rose from the dead, Jesus appeared to his followers for 40 days; at the end of that time, he ascended into heaven. We shouldn’t think of Jesus taking...
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