March 4-5 , 2017
Anamehawikamek Welcome
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
Find us on Facebook: stmichael Keshena
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 Joes
Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel was tempted in major ways in His claim as the One who is sent.
Temptation is a term common to all and that also not all individuals come to realize in one time or another that sometimes what’s happening is actually a temptation in his or her life’s situation.
We, as disciples on the way of our Lord Jesus Christ, are continuously given the ample time and chances to be like Him when faced with all kinds of temptations at all levels in different stages of our life-faith journey.
Each one of us, is sent to this particular local Church of (St. Michael’s, St. Anthony’s, St. Francis’, St. Mary’s) for a certain purpose and for sure His purpose for our very own good that we may not even come to realize yet and maybe what is needed for us is just to admit that we are just being tempted to do our own will when don't see with our very own eyes and mind what is happening that is not in accordance with our way of dealing with things around.
Let’s continue to open the door of our mind and heart to our Lord who triumphed against temptations as we travel inside the Lenten season following Him up to Jerusalem of his Crucifixion - offering of self because of true love.
Co-Traveler,
Fr. Joel, Mf
ENCOUNTER INNOVATION
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE
With only eight class times left, we are concentrating our efforts on helping families to instill our Catholic faith to their children. During this Lenten season, each week we will be handing out a simple project for the families to share together to make a more meaningful Lenten season. This week’s project was taking time as a family and having a quiet pray time. One of the important elements of the Lenten Season is repent.
On Ash Wednesday the children might have heard the words, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” This week when the family is gathered together at the end of the day, have everyone silently think about their day and then together say the prayer:
Act of Contrition
O my God I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen
OR
O my God, I am sorry for my sins because I have offended you. I know I should love you above all things. Help me to do penance, to do better, and to avoid anything that might lead me to sin. Amen.
OR
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid
the near occasions of sin.
SEEKING YOUR HELP!
Since we have a low number children attending our program, we are seeking your help. If you have any suggestions on how to improve our program, and help families to educate their children about our Catholic faith, e-mail me at maczuzak@frontiernet.net with title of improving the program. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome!
God bless,
Lois Maczuzak
March 4-5, 2017
First Sunday in Lent
3/07.........................…..........Tribal Elders
3/08........Rev. Robert Schiavone, Rev. David Schmidt,
Rev. John Reuter
3/09.............................Kateri Prfayer Circle
3/10.............Living and Deceased of St. Michael Parish
3/11................Protection of unborn children
3/12.......Mark Wilber, Paul, Joe, Pam, & David Wilber Sr.
Financial Blessings
February 25 &26
Envelopes $851.00
Loose $ 381.98
Bishop Appeal Goal $6,102.00
Bishop Appeal to Date $2185.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
Liturgical Ministers:
Saturday, March 11 25-4:00
Lector: Lisa Peters Servers: Ella & Claire Chevalier Eucharistic Minister: Jean Thibodeau
Sunday, March 12-8:30
Lector: Kathy Tucker Severs: Saswan Shawanokasic Eucharistic Minister: Barb Neubauer
Saturday, March 18 -4:00
Lector: Lisa & Matthew Schwitzer Servers: Isabella Waupochick Eucharistic Minister: Kitty Gilane
Sunday, March 19-8:30
Lector: Gryphon Braun Severs: Andre Kakwitch & Mylee Sanapaw Eucharistic Minister: Deacon Mark
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
St. Michaels will be saying Stations of the Cross during Lent, one-half hour before Mass starts on Saturday at 3:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am. Stations of the Cross books will be available at the entrances to church. Please return them after each Mass to be used the following week. We are looking for someone to lead on Sunday mornings. Please,call Parish Office if you can help.
Growing Future Church Leaders
Just as the early disciples traveled on the road to Emmaus with Jesus, today we have future church leaders journeying through the Emmaus program who will ultimately serve as parish lay ministers. Parishes benefit greatly by having lay ministers as Pastoral Associates, Parish Business Managers, Director of Religious Education, and Religious Education Teachers.
It takes approximately 3 years to complete the formation process. On this journey these people experience a remarkable spiritual awakening that they learn to share with others.
By participating in classes, workshops, and retreats and seminars, these leaders learn to use their love and skills to become the face of Christ to others. Their opportunity is made possible by the Bishop’s Appeal.
Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. To make a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal contact your parish, visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Debbie toll-free at 877-500-3580 ext. 8184.
To make a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal contact your parish, visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Debbie toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8184.
Helping Christians in the Holy Land:
Christians in the Holy Land rely heavily on our help. It is with funds from the Good Friday collection that the Franciscans provide presence, care and service to the people who are living in the Holy Land. You can make a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters who live and work where Jesus walked on this earth. Please plan now to make your donation to this vitally important work on Good Friday!
Maintenance Manager/Janitor
St. Michael Catholic Parish in Keshena is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager/Janitor. Responsible for overseeing maintenance and upkeep of all parish facilities and grounds. Contact parish office ☎715.799.3811 for an application and job description.
Lector/Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers Needed
We are looking for Lector/Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, and servers for all Masses. If you feel called to serve our parish in this way, please contact the Parish Office 715-799-3811
FUTURE EVENTS
Annual Sauerkraut & Dumpling Dinner, Sunday, April 2nd St. Francis-Solanus, 11:00 am. Bavarian Dumplings, Sauerkraut-Pork-Beef Gravy, Homemade Pies, Milk, Coffee.
FOOD PANTRY:
Thank you for volunteering and donating food to St Michael's Food Pantry. We are in need of large brown paper bags and magazines. Food Pantry open March 7th & March 21st 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
THRIFT & GIFT:
Open Tuesday March 7th & 21st noon until 3 pm. 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. Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240.
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
SAVE THE DATE:
St. Michael’s Parish Picnic Sunday, July 9th. Items needed for silent auction, baskets and raffle. If anyone interested in sponsoring a basket, please contact the parish office ☎ 715-799-3811 or Joe/Nancy Michel ☎(715) 799-5044. More information to follow.
ST. MICHAEL UPCOMING LENT ACTIVITIES:
03/08/17 Reconciliation Sacred Heart 6 pm
03/10/17 Fish Fry St. Anthony 4:30 pm - 7pm
03/11/17 Stations of the Cross 3:30 pm
03/12/17 Stations of the Cross 8:00 am
03/15/17 Reconciliation Tigerton 6:00 p.
03/18/17 Stations of the Cross 3:30 pm
03/19/17 Stations of the Cross 8:00 am
03/20/17 Mass 8 am at St. Michaels for St. Joseph
03/20/17 Mass 7 pm St. Francis for St. Joseph
03/25/17 Stations of the Cross 3:30 pm
03/26/17 Stations of the Cross 8:00 am
04/01/17 Stations of the Cross 3:30 pm
04/02/17 Stations of the Cross 8:00 am
04/04/17 Reconciliation Service at St. Francis 6 pm
04/07/17 Fish Fry St. Anthony 4:30 pm
04/08/17 Stations of the Cross 3:30 pm
04/09/17 Stations of the Cross 8:00 am
04/13/17 Holy Thursday 6 pm St. Michaels (No am Mass)
04/14/17 Good Friday 3:00 pm
04/15/17 Easter Vigil 8:15 pm (no 4 pm Mass)
04/16/17 Easter Sunday - 8:30 am Mass
Mark Your Calendars
March 7th St. Michael
Noon – 3 pm Thrift & Gift
1:00 – 3 pm Food Pantry
March 7TH St. Francis-Solanus
6:30 – 7:30 pm Adoration
March 8th St. Michael
6:00 – 7:15 pm Faith Formation
March 8th St. Anthony
6:00 – 7:00 pm. Eucharistic Holy Hour
March 8th St. Michael
6:00 – 7:15 pm Faith Formation
March 10th St. Anthony
4:30 – 7:00 Fish Fry
March 15th St. Michael
6:00 – 7:15 pm Faith Formation
March 20th St. Michael
8:00 - 8:45 am Mass for St. Joseph
March 21st St. Michael
1:00 – 3:00 pm Food Pantry
Noon – 3 pm Thrift & Gift
March 22nd St. Michael
6:00 – 7:15 pm Faith Formation
April 2nd St. Francis-Solanus
11:00 – 12 pm Eucharistic Holy Hour
April 12 St. Anthony
6:00 – 7:00 pm Eucharistic Holy Hour
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