July 2, 2017 -13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anamehawikamek Welcome
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
ST MICHAEL’S and St. Anthony's
P.O. Box 610 P.O. Box241
Keshena, WI 54135 Neopit, WI 54150 www.stmichaelkeshena.org
PARISH MISSION STATEMENTS
We are a Christian community called together to grow in St. Anthony Church is a community reaching
faith and to celebrate God’s love for us in the Mass and where a sense of belonging welcomes one and
Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Through the gospel all; where treadition and cultureoffer deeper
message and our common worship we are challenged to faith, hope, and love;
give Christian witness by our lives and service to others. where religious educationbecomes a pathway
to our identidy. At. Anthony Church is a communityof people where you belong
forever.
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
Find us on Facebook: stmichael Keshena, 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: Next class 2018.
Summer is finally here and with lower gas prices and sunny days, it can be a wonderful time for vacation travel. In addition to the traditional vacation stops like Wisconsin Dells and Door County, may I suggest to you some Catholic shrines to visit in Wisconsin this summer as well. The first three places are powerhouse Marian Shrines and are quite well known but I couldn’t help but suggest some Catholic shrines that are a little less known and a little off the beaten path.
1. National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help ( Champion, WI) - Pilgrims from around the world have been experiencing the Shrine for over 150 years. The Catholic Church officially confirmed the Marian apparitions in 2010. And in 2016, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) officially designated these grounds as a National Shrine.
2. Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Holy Hill Shrine (Hubertus, WI) –More than 500,000 people from all over the world visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, at Holy Hill each year. Some come to admire the beautiful architecture of the neo-Romanesque church built in 1926. Others make a pilgrimage to Holy Hill to worship, to meditate or to pray for healing.
3. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (LaCrosse, WI) In the beautiful bluffs of LaCrosse, resides a beautiful modern Marian Shrine complex, visited by thousands of visitors each year. Envisioned by Cardinal Raymond Burke when he first came to the diocese in 1995, it has become a place of pilgrimage for receive renewed faith and grace.
4. The Dickeyville Grotto and Shrines (Dickeyville, WI) - The Dickeyville Grotto and Shrines were erected by Father Matthias Wernerus. His handiwork in stone, built from 1925-1930, is dedicated to the unity of two great American ideals-love of God and love of Country. These religious and patriotic shrines were constructed without the use of blueprints.
5. The National Shrine of Saint Philomena (Briggsville, WI)- In the late 1940s Father Wiltzius from the Milwaukee area, brought with him a first-class relic of St. Philomena, 2nd Century Virgin- Martyr. Father Wiltzius planned and built a shrine to be a replica of the dungeon where the young Martyr-Saint, Philomena, had suffered and died.
6. Rudolph Grotto Gardens (Rudolph, WI) – In 1912, Fr. Philip Wagner be promised to build a shrine in Mary's honor, after visiting Lourdes and slowly being healed of illness . Appointed to Rudolph, WI, he built a new church (now St. Phillip’s) and grotto gardens. The Grotto Gardens include five acres of trees, flowers and meandering paths with man-made rock formations and various shrines.
Happy prayerful travels,
Deacon Mark
Youth Talk
We begin this portion for the bulletin to create an avenue for the youth ministry to be involved in our Church-community, to voice out their minds and give them the opportunity to be enriched in their spiritual life.
On June 14, due to weather, we did not gather. We will be rescheduling youth night. Stay tuned for date, time and location.
Let us pray every one’s whole hearted collaboration may lead us to a harmonious, fruit-filled community of believers, faithful people of God.
Journeying with you all,
Fr. Joel and Fr. Francis, Missionaries of Faith
Mass: A Slice At a Time
Same Thing, Different Names
Perhaps the greatest source of friction that exists between teens and parents when it comes to religion is the argument about going to Sunday Mass. Teens for decades have told their parents, “I’m not going to Church; its boring and pointless.”
Hopefully what is and will be written in this section of our bulletin can be of help to our teens with the interested eyes of their parents reading this article weekly.
Now, many experts feel that one reason it is harder today to appreciate the meaning of the word LITURGY and the sacraments is because of modern technology and modern media. Before we had movies and television, the Bible stories read at Mass and the priest’s homilies were people’s “entertainment” and education. Before we had books and magazines, the Church stained-glass windows and statues were the people’s source of visual information and art. Before we had radio and newspapers, talking with your neighbors after Church was your main source of community news. This doesn’t mean that modern tech and media are bad. But it does mean that their flash and instant entertainment can easily distract us from what is really important. You have to look harder today at what God is offering us in the Sacred Liturgy to discover its true and eternal value. Perhaps this is what the Holy Spirit wants us to do, so this great and wondrous gift from God isn't taken for granted. What is Liturgy then?
July 2, 2017 -13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael
07/03………………………………………….………………….…No Mass
07/04…………………..Joe Wilber, Mark, Paul, Pam, Dave Sr.
07/05 ……………………………………………………..Rev Martin Fox
07/06 ……………………………....................Kateri Prayer Circle
07/07….Rev. Donald Everts, Deacon Raymond Ambrosius
07/08 ………………..Members & St. Michaels & St. Anthony
07/09………………Victims of Abortion & Souls in Purgatory
St. Anthony
07/02………………………………………………………….Joe D. Kiefer
07/09……………………….Peter Tourtillott and Sean Checora
St. Michael Financial Blessings June 24 & 25
Envelopes |
$ 3,824.00 |
Loose |
$ 744.50 |
St. Anthony Financial Blessings June 25
Envelopes |
$ 289.00 |
Loose |
$ 131.00 |
Saturday, July 8, 5:00 pm
Lisa Peters |
Isabella Waupochick |
Pat Gwidt |
Sunday, July 9, 9:00 am
Jim & Ellie Sokoly |
Sasawn Shawanokasic |
Barb Neubauer |
St. Anthony Liturgical Ministers
Kim LaTender |
Sydney Mitchell |
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We are happy you have chosen to attend Mass at St. Anthony’s and St. Michael’s. We hope you feel that you are among friends. If you are considering joining our parish, please talk with Fr. Joel or call the Parish Office. Welcome and God Bless!
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH SUPPORT ENVELOPES
2017-2018 fiscal year sacrificial giving envelopes are available in the front entrance of church. If you cannot find a box with your name, please contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Thank you in advance for picking your envelopes up.
WEEKLY GIVING
St. Michael’s has 131 registered families with 72 contributing units (parish households who contribute $100.00 or more annually). St. Anthony has over 200 registered families with 21 contributing units. All Catholics should keep in mind: the Church is NOT a charity and our spiritual family and a Christian has a moral obligation to support his or her parish—at whatever level is appropriate for each person and family.
ST ANTHONY CHURCH
The construction on the church is winding down and many of the projects have been completed. Everyone will be amazed by the transformation and everyone will have a chance to enjoy our new home when Mass returns to church on Sunday, July 9, at 10:30am.
July 18th – Memory Café will be held at Keshena Senior Center from 9:00 am – 10:30 am.
MISSION SUNDAY
Fr. Maurice Mmegbuadimma from the Diocese of Ahiara will be here on July 8 and 9th We will have a second collection in support of his mission. Envelopes are available in back of church.
PRAYER CHAIN
If you know anyone who is in need of our prayers, please contact one of the following in our Kateri Prayer Circle: Fay 715-799-3437, Evy 715-799-6031 or Leatha 715-994-1098.
THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER in Keshena offers an array of classes including budgeting, preparing for employment, organization basics and much more. Classes are open to the general public. Call 715-799-5137 for more information.
July 9th 10 am – 4 pm. Raffle – 1st prize $1,000 cash, 2nd Prize $500 cash, and 3rd Prize $250 cash. Raffle tickets are for sale before and after Mass and in the Parish Office. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. Items needed for silent auction, baskets and raffle. If anyone interested in volunteering time, talent or treasure, please fill out one of the pink forms located in each pew or, please contact the parish office 715-799-3811 or Joe /Nancy Michel (715) 799-5044.
AUCTION ITEMS:
A small three drawer dresser has been donated to St. Michael’s Family Picnic for their silent auction from the family of Fred and Lizzie Ramsdell, who treasured it for many years. This dresser was made by a Franciscan, Brother Dave. The Franciscans were here at St. Michael’s Parish from 1880 to 1980. Brother Dave was here during boarding school days and was remembered for his handyman skills and toys that he would make for the children out of a chunk of wood. Brother Dave is buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery. The dresser will be on display in Barrett Hall after all Masses and can be bid on during our Picnic. There are also a few other items on display that will be in the Silent Auction.
PICNIC NEWS:
SAVE THE DATE!!
St. Francis Solanus Parish Community Picnic July 23, 2017. All are welcome to attend.
St. Mary’s Autumn Fest September 10, 2017. Together we celebrate in thanksgiving with the blessings of the Lord.
ST. MICHAEL’S BOOK SHARE:
First Sunday of the month after 9:00 am Mass, and during Food Pantry once a month. We are looking for Volunteers to host a Sunday. August is open! Sign up is in back of church. If you have any questions, please call Ann at 715-851-0160.
ST. MICHAEL’S THRIFT & GIFT:
We will be open Wednesday, July 5th due to the Fourth of July. We will also be open July 9th for our Parish Picnic and July 18th.
FOOD PANTRIES:
Will be open Wednesday, July 5th due to the Fourth of July Holiday and July 18th. St. Michael’s is in need of soap, diapers and personal care items.
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.
Parish Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th for the Fourth of July Holiday.
It’s time to “GROW A ROW” AND “SHARE THE BOUNTY”! These programs are hunger prevention programs which allow gardeners to bring their excess produce to drop off sites where it is distributed to families and individuals who can use it. There is no paper work for the recipient. It is a “win-win” situation because recipients get healthy food and gardeners know their produce will not be wasted. Drop off is 1st & 3rd Monday – 11 am to 1 pm and 1st & 3rd Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm. Pick up is 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1-3 pm. This is for St. Michael’s Food Pantry.
Mark Your Calendars
07/02/2017 Book Share St. Michael After Mass
07/04/2017 Holiday St. Michael/St. Anthony Offices Closed
07/05/2017 Food Pantry St. Anthony
1 pm – 3 pm
Food Pantry St. Michael
1 pm -3 pm
07/05/2017 Thrift & Gift St. Michael
Noon – 3 pm
07/05/2017 Pastoral Council St. Anthony 5 pm
07/06/2017 Adoration St. Michael 6 pm
07/09/2017 Parish Picnic St. Michael 10 am – 4 pm
07/11/2017 Grief Group St. Anthony 5:30 pm
07/12/2017 Eucharistic Holy Hour St. Anthony 6 pm
07/13/2017 Worship Committee St. Anthony 5:15 pm
07/23/2017 Church Blessing St. Anthony 10:30 am
07/26/2017 Youth Night All parishes 5 pm – 8 pm
(Back up 8-2-2017)
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 5:00 pm Saturday/ 9:00 am Sundays
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sundays
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sundays
St. Mary – 4:00 pm Saturdays
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