April 1st, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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.
ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St Anthony Church is a community of people where a
sense of belonging welcomes one and all;
where tradition and culture offer deeper
faith,hope and love;
Where religious education becomes pathway to our identity.
St. Anthony Church is a community of people
Where you belong forever.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S and St. Anthony's
P.O. Box 610 P.O. Box241
Keshena, WI 54135 Neopit, WI 54150 www.stmichaelkeshena.org
Parish Administrator, Fr. Joel Jores - 715-799-3811 - pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org Associate Priest: Fr. Francis Zurbano-715-799-3811 - pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Deacon Mark Fuller - 715-201-2961 deaconmark@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Parish Secretary St. Michael, Vicki Hermsen - 715-799-3811 - vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Parish Secretary St. Anthony, Mary Harte – 715-756-2361 – stanthony@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Religious Education Kathy King-Tucker - 715-799-3927 – ltucker@frontiernet.net
Find us on Facebook: stmichael Keshena and stanthony Neopit
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:
Deacon Mark Writing
A Note From Your Deacon:
These past few weeks, I have been participating in a Catholic bible study which I have been very grateful to be involved with. We have grown in our knowledge of God’s plan of salvation, as told through the scriptures. It has also been inspiring to learn about the lived faith of the group members, a faith that gives life and hope.
This is what we celebrate this Easter. Life and renewed hope! Jesus Christ is victor over sin and death. The stone has been rolled away and the tomb is empty. Let us recall what the angel told Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother and James, and Salome, as they brought spices to anoint the body of Jesus. The angel said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here (Mark 16:6).”
We need to follow Jesus, who has been raised and is alive! We must not remain in empty tombs. May our faith, hope and love truly deepen this Easter, through the grace and power of our Resurrected Lord! He has truly risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
“Resurrection- The Easter Story” by Ernestine Northover
They slept, who should have guarded,
And watched over his tomb,
But he 'rose up' and none did see
His rebirth from this womb,
His spirit graced the garden,
His final act was done,
He was 'The Resurrection'
His victory had been won.
In His Mercy,
Deacon Mark
The Mass – A slice at a time
Likewise it is also for the Priest, in the exercise of this office of presiding over the gathered assembly, to offer certain explanations that are foresee in the rite itself. Where this is laid down by the rubrics, the celebrant is permitted to adapt them somewhat so that they correspond to the capacity for understanding of those participating. However, the Priest should always take care to keep to the sense of the explanatory text given in the Missal and to express it in just a few words.
Faith Formation Update
On Wednesday the Faith Formation students prayed the Stations of the Cross. We read and discussed the Easter Sunday gospel and what it might have felt like to be a disciple of Jesus at that time. Afterwards the children enjoyed coloring eggs and weaving crosses out of the palms from last Sunday. Thank you to Anne and Andy Sulskis for donating the eggs and materials and volunteering their time to help the students. There is no class next week. We meet next on April 11th. Have a blessed Easter.
Encounter The Risen Christ
We prayed, fasted and gave alms – and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our Risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters we have walked with, and we commit to bringing Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t forget to turn in your rice bowls to Parish Office or in the collection basket. Checks can be made out to the parish. Please put rice bowl in the memo line. Thank you!
Building & Grounds
There will be a second collection next weekend for Building & Grounds. Please be generous.
Legend of the Dogwood
There is a legend that at the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in his suffering said to it: Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross.
Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross: two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember.
Easter Sunday-The Resurrection of the Lord
April 1st, 2018
St.Michael
4/02……..………....………………..…………….…No Mass
4/03…..…………....Rev Gerald Foley, Rev David Duffeck
4/04…..Deacon Walter Kaszynski, Deacon James Lonick
4/05…….……………………………..…Kateri Prayer Circle
4/06……………..Those who have no one to pray for them
4/07…….………………………………………Cecil Grignon
4/08…………………………..Our Confirmation Candidates
Financial Blessings
March 24th & 25th
Envelopes |
$979.00 |
Loose |
$476.75 |
Bishop Appeal Goal |
$6,754.00 |
Bishop Appeal Received |
$2,040.00 |
Thrift & Gift |
$ 125.00 |
THANK YOU FOR DONATION
Lisa Peters |
- |
Patricia Gwidt |
Sunday, April 8, 9 am
Joe Michel |
- |
Rayna Tucker |
Saturday, April 14, 4 pm
Bryan Lepscier |
Clair Chevalier Ashley Moses |
Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday, April 15, 9 am
Jim & Ellie Sokoly |
- |
Deacon Mark |
EASTER FLOWERS 2018 IN MEMORY OF:
Pamela Jean Wilber
Dan Hanauer Sr.
Thibodeau Family
Anonymous
Pawelcyzk & Gwidt Families
Fenlon & Hoffman Families
Lorraine & Glenn Harmon Family
Vigue, Planz & Tucker Families
George & Marcella Wilber
Franklin Rabideau Jr.
Ray & Elaine Pelky
Robert & Mary Geimer
Dr. Steve & Signe Chojnacki
Besaw & Frechette Families
Dave Wilber Sr.
Joe, Mark, Paul Wilber
Melvin “Dusty” Otradovec
David L. Corn
Jack & Pat Hermsen
James & Ruth King
Bob & Paulette Gear
Walter & Elina Sulskis
Cecil Grignon
Thomas Huff
Barbara V. Wilber
Vicki Jacobs Kiar
Roger Sr. & Jr., Dennis McPherson
Golke & Shomberg Families
Taylor Waupochick
Mott & LaRock Families
Joleen & Kinsey Kaquatosh
Conrad & Zita Turkowitch
Thank you to all who donated to the flower account.
St. Anthony Secretary/Center Coordinator
St. Anthony is looking for a Secretary/Center Coordinator, 32 hours per week. If interested, please pick up an application and job description at St. Michael’s Parish Office.
Thrift & Gift Volunteers
We are looking for a couple volunteers to train for the front desk and to work in Thrift & Gift two Mondays a month from 11am to 3 pm. If you can help, please call Cookie at (920) 216-9240 or the parish office at (715) 799-3811.
St. Michael’s Thrift & Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open April 3rd and 17th from noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at Parish Office or Thrift & Gift if open. We need silverware. Thank you.
Food Pantry
St. Michael’s Food Pantry will be open April 3rd and 17th from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bags, personal hygiene items, meat sauce, and soup.
Book Share
Won't 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!
Food Pantry
Men and women volunteers are needed for our Food Pantry. The first and third Monday of the month is food pick-up. A few hours are needed to help sort food. The first and third Tuesday of the month is food pantry distribution. We need help from noon to 3 pm. Can you please volunteer a few hours a month. Call the Parish Office for more information (715) 799-3811.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Needed
Come help celebrate the Mass by joining us as a lector or Eucharistic minister on Saturday or Sundays. Preparation is minimal and the rewards of this service are enriching and fulfilling. Please contact the Parish Office at St. Michaels if interested. (715) 799-3811.
The Burial Place
Disinterment/Disentombments are allowed, if all requirements of the respective county coroner or medical examiner are fulfilled. In most cases, a notarized “Request for Permit” signed by the person in charge (spouse, next of kin) and a resulting “Disinterment Permit” signed by the county coroner or medical examiner are mandatory. Involvement of a funeral director is typically required as well.
Burial arrangements will be made through the parish office.
THRIFT & GIFT MORE
Thrift & Gift will be open April 3 from noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at Parish Office or Thrift & Gift if open. We need towels. Thank you.
ST. MICHAEL FOOD PANTRIES:
St. Michael’s Food Pantry will be open April 3 from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bags, personal hygiene items, meat sauce, and soup. .
ST. MICHAEL’S BOOK SHARE:
Thanks to all who hosted and brought books in this past year! The new sign-up sheet for hosting one of the Sundays in 2018 is up. Please sign up to host one of the 12 Sundays next year, it will be greatly appreciated! Book share is open the first Sunday of the month, and the first Tuesday of the Month with Food Pantry.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Needed
Come help celebrate the Mass by joining us as a lector or Eucharistic minister on Saturday or Sundays. Preparation is minimal and the rewards of this service are enriching and fulfilling. Please contact the Parish Office at St. Michaels if interested. (715) 799-3811.
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.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Tuesday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
St.Michael's Parish Office Hours:
Office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am to 3 pm., Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 1 pm. If you have an urgent matter, please contact Fr. Joel or Fr. Francis.
St. Anthony's Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Fr. Joel will have office hours as follows:
Tuesday – St. Michael’s
Wednesday – St. Francis
Thursday – St. Anthony
Mark Your Calendarsr.
04/3/2018 Finance Council 11 am
04/3/2018 Thrift & Gift 12 – 3 pm
04/3/2018 Food Pantry 1 – 3 pm
04/4/2018 Festival Meeting 10:30 am
04/8/2018 Book Share 10 am
04/10/2018 Pastoral Council 6 pm
0 4/17/2018 Thrift & Gift 12 – 3 pm
04/17/2018 Food Pantry 1 – 3 pm
04/17/2018 Knights of Columbus 7 pm
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 4:00 pm Saturday/ 9:00 am Sundays
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sundays
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sundays
St. Mary – 10:30 am Sunday
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