April 21st 2019
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing, and communicating with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass and the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S
P.O. Box 610
Keshena, WI 54135
www.stmichaelkeshena.org
Pastoral Staff:
Fr. Nonito Barra
Parish Administrator (715) 799-3811
Rectory (715) 994-1337
Pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Fr. Joel Jores
Parochial Vicar (715) 787-3377
frj@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Mark Fuller
Deacon (715) 201-2961
deaconmark@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Vicki Hermsen
Parish Secretary (715) 799-3811
vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Kathy King-Tucker
Religious Education (715) 799-3927
ltucker@frontiernet.net
Parish Trustees:
Kathy Kaquatosh
Kitty Gilane
Pastoral Council Chair:
Sylvia Wilber
Finance Council Chair:
Andy Sulskis
Thrift N Gift Coordinator:
Cookie Vigue
Food Pantry Coordinator:
Pat Gwidt
Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30 – 4:45 pm
Daily Mass Chapel: 8:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Kateri Prayer Circle:
After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm
ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:35 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church
Mission Statement: St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing and communicating with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass & the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 - 3:45pm ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:40 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Friday 8:00 am
HOLY HOUR: 1st Thursday of the Month from 6-7 pm
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK: Individual arrangements can be made through the Parish Office
BAPTISM: Preparation program required. Please contact the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE: Make arrangements with the pastor six months prior to desired date.
CONFIRMATION: Wednesdays 6-7:30 September-May
A Note from Deacon Mark
“They found the stone rolled away from the tomb;
but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. (Luke 24:2-3)
The empty tomb….this is our evidence that the Lord Jesus has been raised. The tomb is empty because death could not bind and hold Him. The resurrection of the Lord Jesus becomes our hope and our joy! If we die with him, then we are sure to rise with him. In his mercy and love, God did not abandon us to sin and death. Jesus is risen and will raise to life our mortal bodies as well. Sing loudly this Easter morn and sing joyfully for the next 50 days of Easter too. He is truly Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Easter Morn
When I rose out of bed that day.
It seemed to me, thousands of birds had awoke and become a chorus singing.
Startled…. that’s odd, I thought.
They had been silent since the time of Passover’s ringing.
Then I heard whisperings- the tomb was said empty.
Oh, no! What had the Romans done now?
Did they not take enough flesh by their scourging and their nails?
No further respect for his body, even though he was God’s Son.
Later I learned three women, first to arrive and anoint.
Saw the stone rolled away and angels who said,
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?”
You will see him soon and, later, in the breaking of the bread.
This story would not die. Peter told it to me later, still amazed.
All these things I ponder, it’s beyond anything I could ever see.
Yet, still the tomb is empty, the wrappings neatly piled.
Oh, Lord, can it be? Oh, let me rise… together with thee!
Easter blessings and joy,
Deacon Mark
The Mass – A slice at a time
On the Liturgy of the Eucharist
As early as the fourth century, catechists explained that the water represented humanity and the wine, divinity. Once you put the water into the wine, it’s impossible to take it out again. Because of Jesus, humanity can never again be separated permanently from God. So the custom continues.…
Faith Formation Faith Formation
No classes April 17th in observation of Holy Week. Our last class will be April 24, 2019. Have a joyous and Blessed Easter.
Crosses
The Faith Formation students decorated wooden crosses. They are in the windows and on the doors in church. Please check these out. The kids did a great job decorating them. They can take them home on Easter after Mass.
Kateri Prayer Circle
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Just one small prayer can change your life. If you or your family members need prayers for any reason, please call one of our Kateri Prayer Circle members, who will in turn call members of their group. Soon, many prayers will be offered for your specific prayer request. Please call:
Fay Waupochick 715-799-3437
Leatha Grinhaug 715-994-1098
You can also call the parish office with your Prayer request 715-799-3811.
CRS Encounter Lent
Encounter the Risen Christ
We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we encounter our Risen Lord to bring the hope of Resurrection to a world in need. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl to collection basket next weekend, April 27th & 28th.
April 21, 2019
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
4/22....…..…....……..……….…………….……..…No Mass
4/23……………………………………...................No Mass
4/24........…..........................................................No Mass
4/25....…..…....……..……….…………….……..…No Mass
4/26....…..…....……..……………………...............No Mass
4/27……...…....……..………....Josephine Dodge & Family
4/28…………….............................................Diane Patrick
Financial Blessings
April 13 & 14
Envelopes | $2,261.01
|
Loose | $339.24 |
Bishops Appeal Goal | $6582.00 |
BA Received | $7330.00 |
B&G Collection | $331.00 |
Miscellaneous Donation | $300.00 |
Bishop Appeal
Saturday, April 27th, 5pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Ministe
Bryan Lepscier | Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday, April 28th, 9:00am
Jim & Ellie Sokoly | Rayna Tucker |
Saturday, May 4th, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Tony Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Fay Waupochick |
Sunday, May 5th , 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Kathy Tucker | Donna Smith |
Holy Week, Easter Preparations
Thank you to all who helped with preparations for Holy Week and for Easter Sunday. The church is beautiful. Thank you also to the donors for the beautiful flowers.
Food Pantry Collection
There will be a second collection next weekend for our Food Pantry. Please be generous.
Pastoral Council
We will be taking nominations for our Pastoral Council and Treasurer Trustee. Please think about who you would like to see in these roles. Nomination papers will be in the pews April 27th & 28th and May 4th & 5th. Elections will be May 11th and 12th.
EASTER FLOWERS 2019 IN MEMORY OF:
Vigue, Planz & Tucker Families David Corn
Dr. Steve & Signe Chojnacki Connie Kolbeck
Robert & Mary Geimer Chris Grave
Wilson Meurett Family Edwin Wilber
Fenlon & Hoffman Families Diane Patrick
Pawelczyk & Gwidt Families, L&D Special Intention
Jack & Pat Hermsen Robert Gengler
Kreidler & Gilane Families Ray & Elaine Pelky
Golke & Shomberg Families Holden Vigue
John & Irene Nowakowski Onie Besaw
Thibodeau & Wright Families Roger Grignon Jr.
Rodger Dodge & Barbara Dixon Roger Grignon Sr.
George & Marcella Wilber Cecil Grignon
Josephine & Henry Dodge Dennis Grignon
Paulette & Bob Gear Lester Grignon
Elina & Walter Sulskis
The LaRock & Mott Family Members
Louis & Esther (Tucker) Vigue
Clara (Waupoose) Ponfil
Deceased Family Members of Nancy & Rip Hundt
Mass Intentions
There are a lot of days open to have Masses said for your loved ones in 2019. Please stop in the Parish Office. The Mass stipend is $10.
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Classes
The Community Resource Center in Keshena offers an array of classes including computer skills, preparing for employment, and much more. Classes are open to the general public. Call 715-799-5137 for more information.
Holy Hour
Holy Hour will be Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, May 7th & 21st, 1-3 pm. We are in need of volunteers for a few hours on a Tuesday once a month.
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open Tuesday, May 7th & 21st, Noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Thrift N Gift.
Book Share
Book share is open the second Sunday of the month, May 12th, in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday following 9 am Mass. Remember we have books for all ages, cookbooks, resource books and religious too! You are always welcome to drop books off either at the entrance to church before Mass or at the church office when they are open. Questions, please call Anne Sulskis at 715-851-0160. Thank you!
Estate Planning
When doing your estate planning, please remember St. Michael Parish. If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 715-799-3811.
Mass for the homebound:
Mass services for the Homebound are offered by the following TV stations: WACY-TV- channel 32 at 8:00 am Sundays, WBAY-TV-channel 2 at 5:30 am on Sundays. Mass offered online at www.Heartofthenation.org. Check the website for times and dates.
Parish Office Hours St. Michael
The Parish office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michae
04/27/2019 Food Pantry Collection
04/28/2019 Food Pantry Collection
05/05/2019 First Communion Retreat
05/07/2019 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm
05/07/2019 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
05/11/2019 Building & Grounds Collection
05/12/2019 Building & Grounds Collection
05/12/2019 Fellowship Sunday/Book Share
Following 9 am Mass
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 5:00 pm Saturday; 9:00 am Sunday
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sunday
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sunday
St. Mary - 4:00 pm Saturday