April 28st 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday
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
A Note From Your Deacon:
This weekend, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. In 2000, St. John Paul II declared that from then on throughout the Church, the Second Sunday of Easter would also be called the Sunday of Divine Mercy. This is entirely appropriate since, as St. John Paul II reminded us, “Divine Mercy is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity….” He reminds us too that “mercy is an indispensable dimension of love.” St. John Paul II would refer to mercy as “love’s second name.” He lived this mercy in his own life. The TIME Magazine January 9, 1984 cover showed a prison cell where two men sat on metal folding chairs. The young man wore a blue turtleneck sweater, blue jeans and white running shoes. The older man was dressed in a white robe and had a white skullcap on his head. They sat facing one another, up-close and personal. They spoke quietly so as to keep others from hearing the conversation. The young man was Mehmet Ali Agca, the pope’s would-be assassin (he shot and wounded the Pope on May 13, 1981); the other man was Pope St. John Paul II, the intended victim. The Pope held the hand that had held the gun whose bullet had torn into the Pope’s body. This was a living icon of mercy. John Paul’s forgiveness was deeply Christian. His deed with Ali Agca spoke a thousand words. He embraced his enemy and pardoned him. At the end of their 20-minute meeting, Ali Agca raised the Pope’s hand to his forehead as a sign of respect. John Paul shook Ali Agca’s hand tenderly. When the Pope left the cell he said, “What we talked about must remain a secret between us. I spoke to him as a brother whom I have pardoned and who has my complete trust.” May we too, all welcome God’s mercy in our lives and share it with others.
Upon Further Reflection:
A deacon was forced by a police officer to pull over for speeding. As the officer was about to write the ticket, the deacon said to him, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” The police officer handed the deacon the ticket, and said, “Go, and sin no more.”
In His Mercy,
Deacon Mark
The Mass – A slice at a time
On The Liturgy of the Eucharist
At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts which will become Christ’s Body and Blood are brought to the altar. First of all, the altar or Lord’s table, which is the center of the whole Liturgy of the Eucharist, is made ready when on it are placed the corporal, purificator, Missal, and chalice. The offerings are then brought forward. It is a praiseworthy practice for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful as we are doing all the time with hope that it will be the family for whom the mass is being offered to bring them to the minister.
On Wednesday April 24th Faith Formation had our last class. The children were able to take home their crosses they made that were hung in the church for Easter. We prayed together and watched a video on the Easter season. The children and catechists were treated to ice cream sundaes. Thank you to the parents, students and especially the catechists for a great year. Please continue to pray for our three students as they continue to prepare for receiving the First Communion.
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
Our church changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl to the collection basket or the Parish Office.
Effective May 1st through August, 2019, the Parish Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm. Please contact the Rectory if there is an urgent matter at 715-994-1337.
April 28, 2019
Second Sunday of Easter
4/29....…..…....……..……….…………….……..…No Mass
4/30…….Rev Charles Hoffmann, Rev Richard Klingelsen
5/01........….Deacon Richard Miech, Deacon Robert Miller
5/02....…..…....……..…………………..Kateri Prayer Circle
5/03……………...…...…………………Religious Vocations
5/04……………….Paul Wilber, Pam, Joe, Mark, Dave Sr.
5/05…………….…Carl & Norma Witkowski, Emilio Jores
Financial Blessings
April 13 & 14
Envelopes | $1000
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Loose | $669.90 |
Bishops Appeal Goal | $6582.00 |
BA Received | $7330.00 |
Thrift & Gift | $197.50 |
Good Friday | $300.00 |
Saturday, May 4, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Ministe
Fay Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Tony Waupochick |
Sunday, May 11th, 9 am
Kathy Tucker | Donna Smith |
Saturday, May 11th, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Lela & Matt Scwitzer | Pat Gwidt |
Sunday, May 12th , 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Justin Lepscier | Rayna Tucker |
Lifelong Catechesis Grant
St. Michael has received $9,000 from the Green Bay Diocese Lifelong Catechesis Grant. The grant will be used to purchase computers for our Faith Formation Program and to offset the tuition paid to Sacred Heart.
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.
Special Notice!
Effective May 1st through August, 2019, the Parish Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm. Please contact the Rectory if there is an urgent matter at 715-994-1337.
Wedding Banns
Tyler Kevin Paholke & Kristen Marie Wilke - I
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets will be for sale before and after Mass today in the main entrance. If you would like to sign up to sell tickets, please stop by and fill out the sign-up sheet. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.
Diocesan Wide Diaper Drive
There is a huge need within our parish for diapers, particularly larger ones, sizes 3-6. There will be a diaper drive from May 1 - May 31. Diapers can be brought to the parish office or left in the entrances to church.
Thank You
Lectors, servers, smudgers and those who take up the collection. Thank you for stepping up when needed and doing your part to make Mass run smoothly at St. Michael.
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
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
05/21/2019 Finance Council 11 am
05/21/2019 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm
05/21/2019 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
05/25/2019 Food Pantry Collection
05/26/2019 Food Pantry Collection
05/28/2019 Pastoral Council 6 pm
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
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