Bulletin April 22,2018

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  

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       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:   

A Note from Your Deacon

Several weeks ago my daughter Maria participated in her first trail half-marathon.  She did not run at all while in high school but while attending college, she has come to appreciate the benefits of such exercise.   On March 24, just before the start of Holy Week, she participated in the inaugural Via Delarosa Trail Marathon.  This course had its own 14 Stations that runners could stop at and pray.  The course began at the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, and took runners on their own "Way of Suffering" on a very difficult up and down trail with somewhat challenging footing at times.  Afterward, runners were able to get a bite to eat and pray at the Shrine, giving thanks to God that they survived.  I had thoughts of joining my daughter for her 13 challenging miles, as my spirit was willing, but my body was not quite up to the task.  With the support of friends, she successfully and proudly finished, the first in the family to complete such an endeavor.

I share this story as inspiration and encouragement for next month, there will be another opportunity for endurance involving a Shrine of Mary.  On May 5, 2018, there will be a pilgrimage walk called Walk to Mary, which will begins from the Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert’s College and will end at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion WI, a distance of 21 miles.  Why is there such a walk? First, it is to raise money for the promotion of Catholic Education, which is what Holy Mary asked Sister Adele Bries to accomplish in Wisconsin in 1859.  As is shared on its website, “We walk also because life is a journey of discovery and revelation, not a destination.  Along the way, we tire, toil and triumph.  We empty ourselves out, making room for the Holy Spirit to expand within us.  When we arrive, tired and exhausted, we encounter the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help as a refreshing oasis along life's journey, offering respite for all who are weary and thirsty.”  Walk and prayer.  Prayer and walking.  I think this would be a wonderful time to pray for our young people, who will be confirmed on May 6^th by Bishop Ricken, at St. Anthony’s in Neopit.  It would also be an opportune time to pray for our four parishes, during these times of change and renewal.

If anyone is interested in walking on this pilgrimage, please let me know.  Perhaps we can get a group to go and carpool.  Please be aware there is a cost for the event, as it is a fundraiser for Catholic Education in the diocese; it is a well-supported walk, which includes lunch.  You can find out more information on the website, www.walktomary.com.  I share this information a few weeks early so that you might have some time to physically prepare, if interested.  

I end this note with a quote by Doug Larson, British Olympic gold medalist- “Some of the world’s greatest feasts are accomplished by people not smart enough to know that they were impossible.”  Happy walking!

In His mercy,

Deacon Mark

The Mass – A slice at a time

For the Priest, as the one who presides, expresses prayers in the name of the Church and of the assembled community; but at times he prays only in his own name, asking that he may exercise his ministry with greater attention and devotion. Prayers of this kind, which occur before the reading of the Gospel, at the Preparation of the Gifts, and also before and after the Communion of the Priest, are said quietly.

Faith Formation Update

The Faith Formation class discussed and watched a video on Jesus the Good Shepard. Most of the students attended the Safe Environment training required by our Diocese.  Next Wednesday April 25th is our last class and we will be having a potluck cookout.  Thanks to the students, families and catechists for a great year!  A First Communion Retreat is planned for April 28^th 8:30am to 10:30am to prepare for the Holy Eucharist which we will celebrated on Mother’s Day May 13^th, 2018 at our 9am mass.

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 

We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.  YOU MATTER TO US – THERE IS HOPE! 

Bishop Appeal

To date, we have received $2,555 for our Bishop’s Appeal.  Our parish was given the goal of $6,754.00. We are currently $4,199 short of our goal. If this goal is not reached, we will be assessed for the balance.  If you have not given to the Bishop Appeal yet, please prayerfully consider doing so at this time.  Thank you. 

Vacation Bible School

At Shipwrecked VBS, kids discover how Jesus rescues us through life's storms.  This program is for kids that are preschool 3 to 5 years old and K-5th grade. Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Plus, we'll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life. June 18-22 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Please sign up online at vbspro.events/p/sacredheart. If you sign up, please fill out the form for medical and emergency contact information. Please turn in this form and money to Sacred Heart Parish by May 1^st and make checks to Sacred Heart Parish Vacation Bible School. Cost is $20. There are forms in back of St. Michael’s church.

Trustee/Pastoral Council

We will be taking nominations for our new Secretary Trustee and one member of our Pastoral Council.  Please think about who you would like to see in these roles. Nomination papers will be in the pews April 28^th & 29^th and May 5^th and 6^th. Elections will be May 12^th & 13^th.

St.Michael 

       4/23……..………....………………..…………….…No Mass     

   4/24…..……........Rev John Gallagher, Rev Donald Everts

   4/25…...Deacon Bernard Knier, Deacon Dennis Majewski  

   4/26…….……………………………..…Kateri Prayer Circle

   4/27……….………………………..St. Michael Benefactors

           4/28……….……………………………………….David Corn 

           4/29…Members of St. Michael Parish, Living & Deceased 

Financial Blessings

April 7 & 8, 2018