Bulletin Aug 20-21

ST MICHAEL’S 

P.O. Box 610

Keshena, WI 54135

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, Vicki Hermsen  - 715-799-3811 - vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org

Religious Education Lois Maczuzak  - 715-851-2947 - maczuzak@frontiernet.net

SATURDAY MASS:  4:00 pm  SUNDAY MASS:  8:30 am

CONFESSION:    Saturday 3:30 - 3:45pm 

CONFESSION:        Sunday 8:00-8:15

ROSARY:  Saturday 3:30 pm     Sunday  8:30 am 

DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church

Tuesday/Thursday   8:00 am  and Wednesday/Friday  10:00 am

KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE:  After 8 am mass on Thursday morning    

ADORATION:  1^st 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:  Next class 2018.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Third Tuesday of the month – 7 pm,

Grand Knight Paul Marroquin 715-799-3765 

FATHER JOEL WRITES

Posoh! 

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is asked how many people will be saved. He warns that a place in the kingdom of God is not a given for those who hear him preach, or a birthright of the Jewish people. Jesus tells the people, strive to enter through the narrow gate, adding that many will not be strong enough. He then tells them that outsiders from other nations will enter the kingdom of God before them.

In this Year of Mercy, we celebrate that God gives us opportunity after opportunity to repent and strive again for holiness. We encourage people to go to confession and reclaim their Christian faith. We also acknowledge that our lives are not endless. If we do not strive for holiness in the time we are given, the door will eventually close.

Parents know this is true. Good parents encourage their children to study, ask their teacher questions, and do their homework diligently. Eventually, the test comes, and students who have prepared well are rewarded.

We hear of this kind of discipline in today’s second reading from Hebrews. We know that while we are being disciplined, it seems more like pain than joy. We also know that good parents discipline their children out of love. God loves us as sons and daughters, and therefore disciplines us so that we can be trained to live in peace and righteousness.

We have an opportunity here and now to get to know Jesus, to discipline ourselves and our children and strive to enter through the narrow gate. How do we respond?

The finest measure of how well we know Jesus is to examine how well we follow his example and his commands. In this year of Mercy, we are invited to focus in a special way on the seven corporal works of mercy; feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick and imprisoned, and bury the dead.

This week, reject the temptation toward selfishness by acting on the corporal works of mercy. Decide by yourself or with your family whether you might donate to a food pantry, give away gently used clothing, or find a way to visit someone who is lonely or ill. Take the opportunity to serve the kingdom of God now, before it is too late.

Have a blessed weekend my friend. God bless.

Co-Traveler, Fr. Joel 

  

Five Weeks and Faith Formation Classes Begin!!  

The time is now to sign up your child for Faith Formation Class!  Enrollment forms are in the front of church or available on line at stmichaelkeshena.org under Religious Education.  

Please sign up early!  

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!   It is easy and very rewarding to become a catechist!  Call me and find out how easy it is!  

God bless,  Lois Maczuzak

 

NEW THIS YEAR!  This year we are having a few sessions for the parents to be able to enhance their faith.  These sessions will be held at the same time as the children will be attending their classes.  All are welcome to attend these sessions, Some of the topics will be “Sacraments: What are they and why?” ,“The Mass, what is going on?”, and “The bible, not just another good book”.  More information will be available as the time gets closer.  

Summer Fun

With school just around the corner, it is very beneficial for children to start getting ready for the school year.  Here are just an idea that can be helpful to start the school year with a positive attitude and it is fun to do.  Have the children make School Banners with their goals for the school year on them.  Have them decorate the banner and hang them in an area where they will be able to see and review as the year progresses.  Be sure that they make their goal/goals realistic and doable.  This is a great opportunity have a discussion with your child about what you expect and how you will help them to have a very successful school year. 

Also remember to havet them include saying a prayer each day as they start off to school.

                                                        

God bless,

Lois Maczuzak

                                      

                                                                

 

 

                                                                     

                                                             Liturgical Minister                   

                                                            Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 4:00 am 

                                        Sokoly        Demetrius Kaquatosh

                Financial Blessings  August 13 & 14                

       Envelopes   $  809.00

          Loose          $  774.26          

                            THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION

KUDOS TO ST. MICHAEL’S PARISHIONERS

Good things are happening around St. Michael’s.  Each week, we will spotlight a person, persons or group that that spotlight shines on.  If you know of someone from our parish that we need to recognize, please call or E-mail St. Michaels.  Thank you. 

Spotlight shining on: Pat Gwidt, Nancy Michel and  Judy Jansen for beautifying the grounds of St. Michael with their hard work of planting, weeding, trimming, etc. through the spring, summer and fall.  THANK YOU LADIES FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND TALENT! 

SEMINARIAN COLLECTION

Our annual Seminarian Collection is working. By now, you have received a letter from Bishop Ricken asking that you participate in Hope for the Future: Help them Today. Have you made your gift? So far this year, our parish has raised $520.00. Last year we raised a total of $1010.00.  Let us see if we can increase our support of this important part of the mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. Make your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit   www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.   

FOOD PANTRY:

The Food Pantry distribution dates will change in September due to Labor Day.  No Food Pantry on September 6^th. Food Pantry will be held on September 13^th and 20^th. We are in need of brown paper bags.

THRIFT & GIFT:

We are open September 6^th, 13^th and 20^th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.  Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240.

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: Jayne Stefanic Diocesan Assistance Coordinator Diocese of Green Bay 920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free). We always encourage you to report the incident to civil authorities. YOU MATTER TO US – THERE IS HOPE!

Book Share is now located in Father David Barrett Hall. It has new categories and lot of books to choose from. It will be open every first weekend of every month. Saturday after 4 pm mass and again Sunday morning after 8:30 am mass. It is also open every other Tuesday of the month along with Food Pantry and Thrift and Gift.

                                                                   FUTURE EVENTS

ST. MICHAEL’S CORN ROAST/COOKOUT           

The corn roast/cookout will be held on Saturday, August 27^th from Noon to 5 pm. The Angels singing group will be running this event. Thrift & Gift, Furniture Garage and Book Share will be open that day also.   If you would like to work or help with a donation, please call the parish office at 715-799-3811. 

The JOY Choir is looking to recruit more members.  Since Mass times have changed, there might be someone that goes to Mass on Saturday at 4:00 that would like to join the choir. If you know anyone interested, please pass this along.  Please see Ellyn after mass or contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811 for more information.

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