December16, 2018, Third Sunday of Advent
ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH 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 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 Fr. Joel.
Third Sunday Advent / Gaudete Sunday
His birthday is getting closer, are you getting excited? I hope so in the right spirit though, Him be born in your heart and so become very less unworthy in following Him in the road toward holiness. We have a universal vocation that is called, Universal Holiness. We are called to be holy. As John the Baptist in the Gospel today, answered all who, after listening to his preaching, inquired then what they must do, we heard him alluding to what the Church now teaches us to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. That is the practical ways taught and given to us by our Catholic Church. And so let us rejoice my dear co-travelers, because the more we listen to the Word of God the more we are being equipped by His Wisdom that enlightens our mind, strengthen our hearts to follow Jesus in the road of holiness. Be happy and don't worry. A blessed 3rd Sunday everyone!
Co-Traveler, Fr. Joel
The Mass – A slice at a time
Going back to the Responsorial Psalm, it is preferable for it to be sung, at least as far as the people’s response is concerned. Hence the psalmist, or cantor of the Psalm, sings the Psalm verses at the ambo or another suitable place, while the whole congregation sits and listens, normally taking part by means of the response, except when the Psalm is sung straight through, that is, without a response. However, in order that the people may be able to sing the Psalm response more easily, texts of some responses and Psalms have been chosen for the different times of the year or for the different categories of Saints. These may be used instead of the text corresponding to the reading whenever the Psalm is sung. If the Psalm cannot be sung, then it should be recited in a way that is particularly suited to fostering meditation on the Word of God.
On Wednesday December 12, 2018 Faith Formation discussed this Sunday in Advent is Gaudete Sunday which means Joy or Rejoice as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. Students also began preparing the Christmas play which we will perform at Christmas Eve Mass. All children of the parish are welcome to participate.
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.
Slow Down for Christmas
Take time to recognize in the middle of your busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth, that Christ is also being reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Mystery that happened 2000 years ago, and miraculously is still happening today. As old abbot was fond of saying, “The devil is always the most active on the highest feast days.” The supreme trick of Satan is to have us so busy decorating, preparing food and cleaning in preparation for the feast of Christmas, that we actually miss the coming of Christ. Pressure, stress, hurt feelings, anger impatience, injured egos - all these struggles are brought on by busyness, the must-do list. This year, stop the whirlwind of activity or you just might miss the celebration of Jesus altogether.
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent
12/17...……..…....…………….………….…..No Mass
12/18.............Rev Michael Betley, Rev David Barrett
12/19...…..Deacon Mark Ebben, Deacon Kurt Grube
12/20.………..…………….………Kateri Prayer Circle
12/21 ………………………………..Parish Volunteers
12/22……..…………………………...Genevieve Hein
12/23…...Pam Wilber, Mark, Joe, Paul and Dave Sr.
December 1&2
Envelopes | $877.00 |
Loose | $301.10 |
Retirement Religious | $400.59 |
Saturday, December 22nd, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Lela & Matt Schwitzer | - | Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday, December 23rd, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Justin Lepscier | - | Deacon Mark |
Monday, December 24th, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Fay Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Tony Waupochick |
Monday, December 25th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Ministe
Dan & Sophie Hanauer | - | Sharon Hoffman |
Daily Mass
There will be no daily Mass Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, December 26, 27 and 28.
Choir
Do you like to sing? Can you play an instrument? We are looking to get a choir together. If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument and would like to be a part of this choir, please call the parish office at (715) 799-3811.
Decorating the Church for Christmas
St. Michael’s Worship Committee will be decorating church for Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 23rd immediately following the 9 am Mass. We are looking for volunteers to help us. There will be a potluck after decorating in Barrett Hall. Please join us in making our church beautiful for Christmas.
Advent Reconciliation Service
This Advent season, St. Michael Parish will hear confessions from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Wednesday December 5th. This special date and time will be in addition to our regularly-scheduled confessions. On December 12th, St. Mary Leopolis will be having a Reconciliation Service from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time, or just find it difficult to attend a regularly scheduled confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and his Church. We pray that all will take advantage of God's abundant healing grace, forgiveness and love.
Father Joel’s 24th Ordination Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, December 22, 2018 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s, W11842 Third Street Leopolis, WI 54948. There are sign up sheets at all entrances to church. Please sign up by 12/9/2018. All are welcome!
Christmas Flower Offering
Envelopes will be in the pews next weekend for Christmas Poinsettias. You can donate money in honor of a loved one. Envelopes will need to be returned to church by the weekend of December 15 & 16.
Giving Tree/Food Pantry Boxes
Book Share
Book share is open the second Sunday of the month following 9 am Mass in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday. Will you consider hosting one of the Sundays left this year? It would be greatly appreciated! Remember we have books for all ages, lots of 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!
Dishes, Pots and Pans
There are miscellaneous dishes left from events in the hall. Please check this out in the hall after Mass and take anything that you left here. Items will be donated to Thrift N Gift if not claimed.
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, December 18th from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bag and personal hygiene items
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open December 18th from Noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Thrift N Gift. We are currently looking for silverware and we are in need of towels.
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.
Watch for Slippery Sidewalks/Parking Lots
It’s that time of year for slippery sidewalks and parking lots. Please use caution when walking in and out of Church.
Parish Office Closed
St. Michael’s parish office will be closed on December 24 - December 28th. For emergencies, please call Fr. Nonito at 715-99-1337 or Fr. Joel at 715-787-3377. Thank you!
Parish Office Hours St. Michael
The Parish office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE
If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE.
If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact:
Office of Safe Environment
Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305-3825
Telephone: 1-877-270-8174 or 920-272-8174
Email the Office of Safe Environment
We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.
YOU MATTER TO US – THERE IS HOPE!
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michael
12/18/2018 Food Pantry 1 – 3 pm
12/18/2018 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm
12/19/2018 Faith Formation 6:00 – 7:30 pm
12/22/2018 Fr. Joel Anniversary Luncheon - 12 Noon St. Mary Leopolis
12/24/2018 Christmas Eve Mass – RE Play 5:00 pm
12/24 – 12/28 Parish Office Closed
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 (Will change to 4 pm 9/8/2018)
Holiday Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
3:30 pm St. Anthony
4:00 pm St. Mary
5:00 pm St. Michael
8:00 pm St. Francis
Christmas Day
8:30 am St. Francis
9:00 am St. Michael
11:00 am South Branch
New Year’s Eve
4:00 pm St. Mary
5:00 pm St. Michael
New Year’s Day
8:30 am St. Francis
9:00 am St. Michael
10:30 am St. Anthony
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