Bulletin Jan. 14 -15

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 

NOTE FROM YOUR DEACON by Deacon Mark Fuller

 On New Year’s Day, I had the privilege of joining Fr. Joel for Mass at the South Branch Community Center.  We were there as a way of outreach to this community, which used to have an active parish church but which has now been closed for many years.  There was real warmth received from those present and a real gladness to have Mass said again in this community.  There was also the added joy of having 13 older children baptized into the Catholic faith.  I have never been present for so many being baptized and Fr. Joel made sure everything went smoothly, in spite of the deacon who kept calling out the names for baptism for those who were not present that day. 

For me, there was something deeply moving about witnessing this sacrament.  It might be, knowing that this sacrament of baptism begins our journey of faith; baptism is the starting point for living the fullness of life in Christ.  As each child came to the baptismal fount, with their smiling parents and godparents, all those present were able to witness grace-filled moments of faith, teaching that each of us is united to one another through our baptism, by being brought into the family of God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and we become members of the Body of Christ.  “This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church.  We are proud to profess it, in Christ Jesus our Lord” (From the Rite of Baptism for Children).  It was a great way to begin the New Year!

Upon Further Reflection:

A bishop, a priest and a deacon were about to be executed for preaching the gospel and baptizing in a foreign land.

They bring out the bishop first and the guard shouts, “Ready…aim…” and suddenly the bishop yells, “EARTHQUAKE.”  When everyone looks around, the bishop runs off.

Next they bring out the priest.  The guard shouts, “Ready…aim…” and suddenly the priest yells, “TORNADO.”  When everyone ducks, the priest runs off.

By then, of course, the deacon has it figured out.  They bring him out and when the guard shouts, “Ready…aim…”  Suddenly the deacon yells, “FIRE.”

(From-Sheridan, Deacon Tom. The Book of Catholic Jokes. Chicago: ACTA Publications. 2008.

 Financial Blessings

Jan. 7 & 8

Envelopes      $1,025.00

  Loose           $   280.35

  THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION 

Liturgical Ministers:

Saturday, January 21-4:00 

                                Lector:  Lela & Matther      Servers: Isabella   Eucharistic Minister: Cathy Wilber

Schwitzer                   Waupochick

Sunday, January 22 – 8:30 am    

                     Lector: Joe Michell    Servers: Andre Kakwitch  Eucharistic Minister:  Nancy Michell 

                                                                     Mylee Sanapay

         Saturday, January 28-4:00 

Lector: Lisa Peters   Servers: Ashley Moses    Eucharistic Minister:  Jim Gilane

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29-8:30               

     Lector:  Kathy Tucker    Severs: Sasaneheah   Eucharistic Minister:  Deacon Mark

Shawanokasic

Praying for Father Joel

Father Joel will be traveling to his home in the Philippines due to his father’s critical health. Please keep Father Joel and his family in your prayers. He will leave on January 16^th and return on February 16^th. If you have any questions or concerns contact Father Francis or Parish Office 

LEARNING TO DRIVE IN WISCONSIN 

Fr. Joel and Fr. Francis had their first experience with sliding off the road in front of the Menominee Nation College.                                                                                                                    

Police Chief Mark Waukau and Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Wilson assisted Fr. Joel and Fr. Francis during the snow storm the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 9th.   Many people stopped to help. Thank you Chief Waukau and Deputy Wilson for all your help for getting our priests home safely.  

DONATIONS:  Thank You to all the non-parish members for their financial contributions to St. Michael. 

Calling all Youth

Play an instrument? Sing? Dance? Act? Experience with sound & lights? Good communication skills? Computer graphics experience? Artistic?

Father Francis and Father Joel are looking for you! Middle School through college aged who want to be a part of youth ministry. Please call or email Parish Office with your contact information.

                                                         FUTURE EVENTS

FOOD PANTRY:

Food Pantry open January 17th from 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm  

Thank you for volunteering and donating food to St Michael's Food Pantry.

THRIFT & GIFT:

Open Tuesday, January 17^th from noon until 3 pm.  Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240. If you would like to drop off a donation, please bring it to the Parish Office if no one is at Thrift & Gift.  Office is open 9 am to 2 pm Monday – Friday. 

Thrift and Gift will be open Saturday, February 4^th from 11 am to 2 pm.

BOOK SHARE: 

Ann Sulskis has volunteered to coordinate Book Share.  It will remain in the Barrett Hall and will be reduced in size, with nothing in the hall.   There is a large table and chairs and this room can STILL BE USED as a meeting room.   If you have any questions, please call Ann at 715-851-0160. Sign up sheet to host in back of church. 

14^th Annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration: Environmental Preservation & Racial Justice,  Monday, January 16^th at 5:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 100 Presbyterian Street

Shawano, WI 54166

March for Life Sunday, January 22^nd at 1:00pm

Marchers will meet at the City of Shawano Community Center, 125 S. Sawyer St., for the march to the County Courthouse. 1:30pm Marchers will return to the Community Center for refreshments and a short program. Speaker will be Kristi Hoheisel from Mother & Unborn Care. Those not wishing to march may gather at the center for the refreshments and program. For additional information/questions: Michael at 715-526-9139 or Karen at 715-851-3629  Sponsored by: Wisconsin Right to Life Menominee-Shawano County Chapter January 24, 2017 | Respect Life Mass | Appleton, 

 PAILS FOR HAITI

Orphan Grain Train volunteers at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano are excited to announce a special project to help the people of Haiti recover after Hurricane Matthew. They will be collecting new or slightly used five (5) gallon pails to be shipped to the people of Haiti. Kick off will be January 1st and run for 30 days. The pails are used by Haitian people to bring clean drinking water from the mountain area into the villages.  Clean drinking water is crucial for Haiti with the spread of cholera.    Pails can be dropped off at St. James Lutheran Church, 324 S. Andrews Street or brought to St. Michaels (designated place in back of church) and we will bring them to St. James.   The goal is to collect 5000 pails. Any questions, please contact the parish office or Jim/Judy Oberstein at 715-201-0283.  Thank you in advance for your donations.

STRONG BONES Don’t wait—join now!!

The Strong Bones Program is a weekly exercise program at St. Francis in Gresham, for men and women of all ages. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility and balance activities. People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting light weights a few times a week.  Sandy Schinke will be your instructor.  Don’t wait, you can join at any time!!! Monday & Thursday’s at 4:05pm. Class will be held in the cafeteria area. If you are interested please call the Shawano County UWEX office at 526-6136 or pick-up a brochure. We are able to provide some weights, so if you have your own please bring them, along with a towel/mat and wear comfortable clothing. We will meet in the Gathering Space.

St. Francis “Souper” Bowl Saturday is coming up on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00-2:00.  

PAILS FOR HAITI

Orphan Grain Train volunteers at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano are excited to announce a special project to help the people of Haiti recover after Hurricane Matthew. They will be collecting new or slightly used five (5) gallon pails to be shipped to the people of Haiti. Kick off will be January 1st and run for 30 days. The pails are used by Haitian people to bring clean drinking water from the mountain area into the villages.  Clean drinking water is crucial for Haiti with the spread of cholera.    Pails can be dropped off at St. James Lutheran Church, 324 S. Andrews Street or brought to St. Michaels (designated place in back of church) and we will bring them to St. James.   The goal is to collect 5000 pails. Any questions, please contact the parish office or Jim/Judy Oberstein at 715-201-0283.  Thank you in advance for your donations.   

Mark Your Calendars

January 16^th Fr. Joel Leaves for Philippines

January 17^th St. Michael

12 – 3 pm Thrift & Gift

1:00 – 3 pm Food Pantry

January 18^th St. Michael

6:00 – 7:15     Faith Formation

January 24^th St. Francis

6:30 – 7:30 Adoration

January 29^th St. Michael

Baptism 8:30 mass

February 1^st  St. Michael 

6:00 – 7:15     Faith Formation

February 2^nd Adoration Cancelled due to Mass at St. Mary’s, Leopolis

7:00pm Presentation of the Lord Mass

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