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                                                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

 mpfull7@gmail.com

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:  1^st 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 Deacon

Today’s gospel is the familiar parable of the sower, who sows many seeds in various soil conditions, but the only seeds that grow and bear fruit are those that have been planted in rich soil.  At our home, my job is to cut the grass and it is my wife who seeds and plants, experiencing the joys and challenges of growing flowers and vegetables.  She does pretty well for the soil conditions that we have.  One day, even though my thumb is not green, I told myself that I should try to plant something too.  So, I added soil to the bare spots in the yard and sowed some grass seed.   However, the composted soil I used from the local landfill was too much like clay and only a few seeds would grow.  I definitely did not have the rich, nurturing soil that I needed.  However, the weeds did not seem to mind and they were thriving.  Though I am not a gardener or landscaper, I know there are ways to make soil richer. 

In the same way, we need to nurture in our lives, soil good for the soul. One suggestion is to make sure one is reading, watching, and listening to those things that are grounded in beauty goodness and truth.  In past bulletins, I have suggested various enriching books for a Catholic to read.  This summer, I would like to suggest watching a unique video series about the life of Christ.  It is a special project that was made outside of the normal Hollywood system.  An online, crowdfunding project was created and millions dollars was raised from those that believed in this Christian media endeavor.  The video project is called, “The Chosen.”  This video series is described as “designed to live in perfect balance between faithful biblical storytelling and imaginative exploration. The show contains incredible historical, biblical and theological accuracy while still maintaining a sense of wonder and creativity.”  It is really well done and offers much to reflect on regarding the life of Christ.  I think it would be well worth your time this summer.  If you want to watch “The Chosen”, you can download The Chosen app.  You can also watch Season One on YouTube, as the series was made available for free for individuals and families to watch during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  It sure beats watching weeds grow!

In His Mercy, 

Deacon Mark

The Mass: A Slice at a time

Participation in the Blessed Eucharist

Any baptized person who is not forbidden by law may and must be admitted to holy communion. (Canon 912). This canon considers the external conditions necessary to have the right to receive the sacraments. The internal dispositions are a different matter. By virtue of baptism, any member of Christ’s faithful has a fundamental right (of divine origin) to receive the Eucharist. This gives rise to the corresponding obligation of the ministers of the sacrament to distribute it whenever the faithful request it at a suitable moment and in a suitable place, unless the existence of some impediment is evident in the external forum.

                            Fr. Joel made it to California 

                                

Religious Education Update 

 Classes are cancelled until September, 2020 

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 

July 12, 2020

 Financial Blessings July 4 & 5

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.

Saturday, July 18, 5 pm 

    Lector         Temp Taker  Usher

Sunday, July 19, 9 am  

    Lector         Temp Taker  Usher

Mark Your Calendar – Thrift N Gift/Garage Inside - Outside Sale

On Saturday, August 8^th from 10 am – 1 pm, Thrift N Gift & Garage will be selling items inside and in the parking lot at St. Michael’s. Social distancing will be enforced.  We have a lot of household goods, coolers, glassware, dishes, Tupperware, clothing for children & adults, toys, puzzles, backpacks, luggage, table & chair sets, lamps, ironing boards, pictures, two rolltop desks, organ, baby items, cribs, garden items and many more.  Join us for this big sale.

Food Pantry Carry Out

The Food Pantry is looking for a gentleman to carry food out to recipients on the first and/or third Tuesday of the month.  Please contact the parish office for more information.               

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 at 6-7pm. 

Food Pantry

The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, July 7^th  and July 21^st, 1-3 pm.  There will be drive up service only. Please do not get out of your vehicle and have the back passenger seat empty.

St.  Michael’s Thrift N Gift

Thrift N Gift will be open Tuesday, July 7^th and 21^st, 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, July 7^th and 21^st, 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. 

Classes

The Community Resource Center in Keshena classes Cancelled.   

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 and St. John Nepomucene YouTube Live Stream (St. John Nepomucene, Little Chute YouTube) at 10 am on Sundays.  Mass is also offered online at www.Heartofthenation.org. Check the website for times and dates.

    July 12, 2020  Building & Ground Collection

       July 21, 2020          Food Pantry      1-3 pm

 July 21, 2020          Thrift N Gift/Garage   Noon – 3 pm 

                                        July 21, 2020          Finance Council  11am-Noon 

         July 25, 2020  Food Pantry Collection

 July 26, 2020  Food Pantry Collection 

         August 8^th               Thrift N Gift/Garage    10 am – 1 pm 

St. Michael – 9:00 am Sunday and Livestreamed   

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