August 23, 2020
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
Faceboook link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/stmichaelskeshenawi/events/?ref=page_internal
Pastoral Staff:
Fr. Nonito Barra
Parish Administrator (715) 799-3811
Rectory (715) 994-1337
Pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Mark Fuller
Deacon (715)201-2961
Vicki Hermsen
Parish Secretary (715) 799-3811
vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Kathy King-Tucker
Religious Education (715) 799-3927
ltucker@frontiernet.net
Parish Trustees:
Kitty Gilane
Alicia Wilke
Pastoral Council Chair:
Tony Waupochick
Finance Council Chair:
Pete Maczuzak
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
After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am-2 pm
Wednesday, Friday 9 am -1 pm
HOLY HOUR: 1st Thursday of the Month from 6-7 pm
KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE: After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
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.
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.
A Note from Your Pastor
Jesus asks the disciples what the people are saying about him. Who do people say that the Son of Man is? The disciples readily name three prophets: John the Baptist, Elijah and Jeremiah. Jesus probes further, who do you say that I am? This time it is Peter who replies, saying that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of the Living God. Jesus commends Peter and reveals in turn, his plans and our part in it.
It is on Peter’s confession that Jesus says he will build his Church. Note how clearly he lays claim to the Church and to the task of building it. He is the owner of the Church and its master builder. We belong to his Church but we should not act as we own it. We work for the builder and follow the plan of salvation that he lays out for us.
What are we doing for God the Master Builder? Do we participate in the task of building the Church, the community of the faithful? Things to ponder...
In Jesus,
Fr. Nonito
Seminarian Collection
Thank you to those who have participated in the 15th Annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future: Help them Today. There is still time to respond to the great need we have to support our local seminarians. Have you made your gift? So far this year our parish has raised $553.00 Last year we raised $1,868.27. Let us see if we can increase our support of this important part of the mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. Disciples need to support one another. You’re your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.
The Mass: A Slice at a time
Once admitted to the blessed Eucharist, each of the faithful is obliged to receive holy communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during paschal time, unless for good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year. (Canon 920). This canon- in the case of children- presumes that canon 913 is observed strictly and carefully in that the paschal precept is to be fulfilled only by those who have received first communion. It is presumed that all those who have attained the use of reason have already received communion for the first time after the required preparation. In view of this, we consider that the precept indirectly affects parents or guardians and the parish priest.
Religious Education Update
Due to the current COVID situation, St. Michael’s Faith Formation classes will not be starting this September. It is our believe that “Parents/guardians are their children’s primary and principal educators”, this guideline and philosophy of the Bishops’ of the United States is our motivation.
We will send packets to help teach children about God’s love and our Catholic faith. Every month we will send out a month’s worth of weekly lessons that go along with the Gospel reading of the week with other teaching materials about the traditions of our Catholic faith.
If you wish to have the packets sent to your home, please call the parish office or pick up a form in the entrance to church.
Thank you to Lyle Tucker for donating materials and making a sign for St. Michael’s Office.
Face Masks
Menominee Tribal Legislature requires all residents and visitors to the Menominee Reservation age 10 and older to wear a face mask covering any time they are in contact with other people who are not household members.
St. Michael Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
August 21st, 2020
08/22……..………………………………Joseph Otradovec
08/23………………………………………….George Wilber
08/24………..………….….………………………...No Mass
08/25……...…Rev Jerome Pastors, Rev Felix Penetrante
08/26……Deacon Kurt Grube, Deacon Michael Grzeca 08/27…………………………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
08/28………………………………………Parish Volunteers
08/29…..…………………………..…Fred & Marie Zalaznik
08/30…..…...……………………………...........Harold Price
Daily 8 am Mass
Daily Mass will be scheduled every other week so Fr. Nonito can go to our sister parishes on our off week. The schedule is listed below:
August 25-28 Mass St. Michael
Sept 1 – Sept 4 No Mass
Sept 8-11 Mass St. Michael
Sept 15 – 18 No Mass
Sept 23 – 26 Mass St. Michael
Sept 29-Oct 2 No Mass
Financial Blessings August 15 & 16
Envelopes | $ 930.00 |
Loose | $ 132.00 |
Donation | $1,500.00 |
Seminarian Appeal to date | $ 553.00 |
Thank for your generous donations!
Church Envelopes
Our envelopes for the fiscal year 2020-2021 are in the main entrance. Please pick these up. Thank you.
THANK YOU FOR GENEROUS DONATION.
Liturgical Ministers
Saturday, August 29, 5 pm
Lector Temp Taker Usher
Pat Gwidt | Judy Fields | Don Fields |
Sunday, August 30, 9 am
Justin Lepscier | Ellie Sokoly | Jim Sokoly |
Saturday, September 5, 5 pm
Lisa Peters | Judy Fields | Don Fields |
Sunday, September 6, 9 am
Dan & Sophie Hanauer | Cookie Vigue | Bob Vigue |
Handicap Entrance
2020 FUNDRAISERS $7,655 of $10,000
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 fundraisers at St. Michael’s have been suspended until it is safe to resume. The Festival scheduled for June 27th has been our biggest fundraising event raising on average $10,000. We are suggesting a non-fundraiser fundraiser in lieu of this big event. You do not need to sell or buy raffle tickets, cook anything, bake anything, volunteer your time, work in the heat, set up, clean up or do dishes! We would be grateful for monetary donations to offset the loss of this source of revenue to keep our Parish solvent. Please mail or drop off donations at the Parish office or drop in the collection basket indicating it is for fundraising. We need $2,145 to reach our goal. Thank you for your continued support of our Parish during this time.
Kateri Prayer Circle
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Just one small prayer can change your life. If you or your amily 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 715-851-6838
You can also call the Parish Office to leave requests
Universal Giving Page
The Catholic Foundation is excited to share with us that they have created a Universal Giving Page at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/donate. This is a great resource for our parish as we do not have an on line giving program. It makes giving to our parish simple and easy! The Catholic Foundation will be cutting a check weekly to our parish along with a report of what families gave to the parish and the amount of each gift.
Holy Hour will be the first Thursday of the month, 6-7pm.
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, September 1st and 15th from 1-3 pm. There will be drive up service only. Please do not get out of your vehicle and have the rear passenger seat empty.
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift N Gift will be open Tuesday, September 1st and 15th noon to 3 pm. Only eight people can be in the store at one time and everyone must have on a mask. No children will be allowed. Social Distancing of 6 feet is required also. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, or at Thrift N Gift when they are working. Please call to make sure someone is available. (715) 799-3811.
Book Share
Book share will be open on Food Pantry day, Tuesday, September 1st and 15th 1-3 pm with social distancing enforced. Two may come into the Book Share at a time. Masks required.
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.
New Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8-2 pm, Friday 9 am – 1 pm and closed on Wednesday. Please contact Fr. Nonito at the Rectory for urgent matters (715) 994-1337.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evening. Contact Parish Office to submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michael
08/23/2020 Mass Livestreamed 9:00 am
08/30/2020 Mass Livestreamed 9:00 am
09/01/2020 Food Pantry, Book Share 1-3 pm
09/01/2020 Thrift N Gift/Garage Noon – 3 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 – 10:00 am Sunday
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