July 30 AND 31 2016
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Christian community called together to grow in faith and to celebrate God’s love for us in the Mass and Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Through the gospel message and our common worship we are challenged to give Christian witness by our lives and service to others.
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: 1st 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!
The Word of God urges us take off the old self and put on the new. The word “vanity” means different things to different people. Some think of the bathroom counter. Others think of it as a preoccupation with one’s physical appearance. According to Qoheleth, the author of Book of Ecclesiastes, vanity defines worthless and futile pursuits: vanity of vanities, all things are vanity. Qoheleth lived among a people so intent on the pursuit of wealth and possessions that they became forgetful of God, and of goodness. He asserts that nothing but sorrow and grief come from our earthly labors-far better for us to store up for ourselves treasures in heaven.
Speaking to the Colossians, St. Paul couldn't agree more, telling us to seek what is above..not of what is on earth. He, too, saw people so bogged down with everyday stresses and anxieties that they had lost sight of who they were and what they were called to be. Put earthly parts to death, take off the old self and put on the new self, he states. We are called upon to part with the sins and selfishness of our past, and concentrate on the pursuit of eternal life. He promises that we who die
with Christ in baptism will one day appear with him in glory. Telling us that our true identity is hidden from us, as is our future fate, we are encouraged to find our true selves by uniting more closely to Jesus.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus warns against greed and gluttony, reminding us that one’s life does not consist of possessions, but in the spiritual treasures we store up for ourselves by doing good and seeking justice. Jesus uses the all-too-familiar parable of the wealthy landowner building bigger barns for his harvest to show us that what we have here is not making the journey with us to the afterlife. All it takes is one swift wind to knock down those barns and scatter the grains like dust across the countryside. It would have been far better for this man, who had been so blessed, to share his wealth, especially with the hungry and the homeless, the widow and the orphan. Jesus then points out the moral of the story by saying, woe to those who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.
What does matter to God? How much money we have or received? It may have more to do with how much we are willing to share that how much we can keep for ourselves. What matters most to God is our faith, hope and charity, and how we use these virtues to benefit our brothers and sisters. So much of our time and attention is devoted to work, financial matters and recreation, there is little time left for prayer. The landowner’s sudden demise is a sign for us that we will face the judgment day at a time we least expect. Our degree s and property holdings will not speak for us on that day, only how much love we shared with those around us. Jesus owned nothing. He was a prince who lived like a pauper, born in someone else’s barn and buried in another’s tomb. Everything he did have he gave for us-to break the chains of sin, Satan and death, forever and for everyone. In order to live like Jesus, we have to learn to give and to love like Jesus, not counting the cost. Yes, Christ came with nothing and left with nothing, but gained everything in the process- for himself and for us. He did it because he loves us. What we do for love of him will help us to know him, love him and serve him and one day be joined to him forever in heaven. A blessed Weekend to you!
A blessed weekend to you!
Co- Traveler,
Fr. Joel
FAITH FORMATION UPDATES
FAITH FORMATION UPDATES
Why send your child to Faith Formation Classes? Yes, your child’s Catholic education comes primarily from you. We here at St. Michael’s are there to help to enhance that education. We offer the opportunity to have your child to join in with children their age to celebrate their faith in prayer, song, Bible stories, and arts and crafts. We also help prepare your child to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. We are SIX WEEKS away from the start of Faith Formation Classes! Classes begin on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:00 pm. Registration forms are available in the front of the church. You can turn the completed form at the parish office or put it in the
box next to the registration forms in the front of the church. It is very helpful to have the registrations forms in prior to classes beginning so we can better plan for this years’ classes. If you have any questions be sure to call me at 715-851-2947. This year part of our program has a parent/guardian component. Throughout the Faith Formation year we will have a few sessions about our Catholic faith. Faith Formation Classes are in need of volunteer catechist! It is not hard to become a catechist. First, you have to have the desire to grow our Catholic faith. Secondly, you have to be willing to give up some of your time to put your faith into action. Thirdly, you need to take a session on Protecting God’s Children. You are provided with all of the lessons and supplies that you need to help the children to enhance their faith. As you can see it is as easy as one, two, three! I am asking all of you to pray about this and listen to hear is God calling you to help.
Summer Fun - Frozen Ice Chalk
Here is a really fun activity!
You need: Corn starch, water, water color paint.
Step one: Take equal amounts of corn starch and water, add the water color paint and mix well.
Step two: Put the mixture in an ice cube tray or in any container that you can put in the freezer.
Step three: After the mixtures are frozen, go out and have fun! The color might not come through right away, just be patient and once the water evaporates the colors will appear!
18TH Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 31, 2016
08/01……………...…………….…..…….…No Mass
08/02………………………………Victims in Purgatory
08/03…………………………..……Victims of Abortion
08/04……………………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
08/05........................…..Residents of Nursing Homes
08/06…………. Dying With No One to Pray for Them
08/07.……………………Popes, Priest, and Religious
Liturgical Ministers
Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 4:00 pm
Weekly Giving
July 30 & 31, 2016
Envelopes $ 1,102.00
Loose $ 872.79
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
Ruth Tucker, Riley Tucker, Megan Neveau & Mary Mault
ANGEL’S SINGING LESSONS
St. Michael’s Angels completed four singing lessons from Megan Neveau from Sacred Heart. Thank you Megan for working with our girls. These lessons were possible from donations from Dennis & Judy Jansen family.
ST. MICHAEL’S
CORN ROAST/COOKOUT
The Corn Roast will be held on Saturday, August 27th from Noon to 5 pm. The Angels singing group will be running this event. If you would like to work or help with a donation, please call the parish office at 715-799-3811.
BOOK OF INTENTIONS
Please remember to make entries in St. Michael’s Book of Intentions located in the back of church. When someone you know needs special prayers of healing, a speedy recovery from an illness, comfort in times of distress or any special purpose, their need will be remembered and prayed for during the mass. Thank you.
Walk for Vocations
Meet our Seminarians! Join the Esto Vir men’s apostolate of Green Bay as they sponsor the first-ever Walk for Vocations. This family friendly walk will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2016 on the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Campus. This is a great way to walk as disciples, foster vocations, pray, and witness to each other. Many of our seminarians will be present to walk with you. For just a small donation, you will receive a t-shirt and refreshments along the way. Register your family or yourself at
FUTURE EVENTS
ST. MICHAEL’S MEETING: There will be a St. Michael’s meeting on August 10, 2016 at 5:30 in Barrett Hall. All members of the old Parish Council, new council, all committee members and anyone who is involved with the church or wants to be involved is invited to this meeting for planning at St. Michael's. We need to know what the procedures were, how they were handled, what was good, what was not so good, how can we improve. If you have any paperwork on previous events, please bring it along. Please invite anyone from St. Michael's that you think would be able to contribute to this meeting. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Corn Roast Saturday, August 27th Noon to 5:00! St. Michael's Singing Angels are sponsoring this great event, come and join in the fun!!!
SEMINARIAN COLLECTION
Our Seminarians Need your Help: This diocese has an excellent history of bringing forth vocations from our parishes. Our discipleship efforts are working! Now our seminarians need your generosity to following the call. Please be generous with our Annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future, Help them Today. An inspiring letter will arrive in your mailbox this week. Your donation provides tuition, room and board, insurance, a small stipend for our seminarians and will support the Vocation Office’s efforts to call forth more candidates. The total annual cost is nearly $1,000,000. Next weekend is the kick off of this annual collection. Each year, we hope people will be even more generous than the previous. To make your gift today, visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.
FOOD PANTRY:
We are currently looking for donations of pasta, meat sauce, shampoo, canned fruit and mac & cheese. Distribution dates are
August 2, August 16, September 13 and September 20. Please recycle your magazines to be used at St. Michael’s Food Pantry. Thank you for your prior donations. Pat Gwidt.
THRIFT & GIFT:
We will be open at 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm August 2, August 16, September 5, September 13 and September 20., Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240.
GRIEF SUPPORT ST. ANTHONY, NEOPIT:
On August 9, 2016 we will have a meeting. Our guest speaker will be Ellen Swedberg! Light snacks at 5:30 pm and speaker at 6:00. All are Welcome!
All members of St. Michael’s Parish were contacted in the past few months to confirm their membership. Our contribution envelopes are in back of church in alphabetical order. If you do not see your envelope, please contact the Parish Office.
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
Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305-3825
Telephone: 1-877-270-8174or 920-272-8174
Email the Office of Safe Environment
We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.
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