March 24, 2019
Thirdd Sunday in Lent
St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing, and communicating with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass and the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S
P.O. Box 610
Keshena, WI 54135
www.stmichaelkeshena.org
Pastoral Staff:
Fr. Nonito Barra
Parish Administrator (715) 799-3811
Rectory (715) 994-1337
Pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Fr. Joel Jores
Parochial Vicar (715) 787-3377
frj@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Mark Fuller
Deacon (715) 201-2961
deaconmark@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Vicki Hermsen
Parish Secretary (715) 799-3811
vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Kathy King-Tucker
Religious Education (715) 799-3927
ltucker@frontiernet.net
Parish Trustees:
Kathy Kaquatosh
Kitty Gilane
Pastoral Council Chair:
Sylvia Wilber
Finance Council Chair:
Andy Sulskis
Thrift N Gift Coordinator:
Cookie Vigue
Food Pantry Coordinator:
Pat Gwidt
Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30 – 4:45 pm
Daily Mass Chapel: 8:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Kateri Prayer Circle:
After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm
ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:35 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church
Mission Statement: St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing and communicating with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass & the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 - 3:45pm ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:40 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Friday 8:00 am
HOLY HOUR: 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: Wednesdays 6-7:30 September-May
Notes from Father Joel
How is your Lenten journey? Is everything ok? Are you keeping up with your Lenten resolution or resolutions? - I hope and pray…these questions are mine too. Let’s continue to travel together in faith and hope.
So, today in this 3rd Sunday of Lent Gospel Jesus strikes fear in the hearts of his hearers and in us when he said: “If you do not repent, you will all perish.” He uses tough love to call us to repentance, especially during this season of Lent.
Repentance and faith are the fruits that Jesus expects us to produce in response to his preaching. In our first reading, from the burning bush, Moses is called by God to lead his people out of slavery into freedom. Can we not say the same thing, that from the light of the cross of God’s love for us, we are called to repentance and faith and to be freely healed? The parable of the fig tree speaks, on the one hand, of God’s patience and on the other hand, of the urgency of the call to conversion. Reflecting on the graces of God that is always working within us and that we most of the time missed to recognize and so say: “I am lucky, I was lucky, it was by good luck”, and whatever expressions of awe we use, It was actually his grace at work, should we not dedicate more time, treasure and talent in thanking God for everything who we are and what we have? No health, no wealth, right or left? Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
Happy weekend everyone.
Co-Traveler, Fr. Joel
The Mass – A slice at a time
The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest
Among those things assigned to the Priest, the prime place is occupied by the Eucharistic Prayer, which is the high point of the whole celebration. Next are the orations, that is to say, the Collect, the Prayer over the offerings, and the Prayer after Communion. These prayers are addressed to God by the Priest who presides over the assembly in the person of Christ, in the name of the entire holy people and of all present. Hence they are rightly called the “presidential prayers.”
On Wednesday March 20th the Faith Formation met in the church and reviewed the season of Lent. We had a demonstration of how we have to give up some distractions to make room for Jesus in our lives. The children grade 2 and up watched three short videos on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for them going to confession next week. Also next week the children will participate in Safe Environment Training that is required by our Diocese.
Please include our Faith Formation children and catechists in your prayers during Lent and as we prepare for the celebration of Easter.
CRS ENCOUNTER LENT
Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from church entrances. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor - Dhathcroos family. The Dhathcroos family returned home, after fleeing violence in their country, to build a prosperous farm and become a vital contributor to their community. How can you assist refugees in your community to rebuild their lives? How can you support refugees worldwide who are fleeing violence in their country? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Boundaries
Join Mark Preissner, author of "Will the Real Father Please Stand Up", as he presents "Boundaries". Mark will help us learn what a boundary is and how we can create boundaries with those around us to safeguard our time, talents, resources and personal desires. This two-part series will be held on Tuesday, April 2 and 9th, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Mount Tabor Center, 522 Second Street., Menasha. No RSVP needed. Free will offering.
World’s Poor Collection March 30-31
On the fourth Sunday of Lent (March 30-31), we will sponsor a special collection for the World’s Poor, This collection combines an appeal for four Catholic agencies who serve the poor and those living on the edge of society all over the world. This collection includes Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Peter’s Pence, and the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. In this collection, you have a choice to contribute to any one or all four funds, by designating an amount of each.
Kateri Prayer Circle
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Just one small prayer can change your life. If you or your family members need prayers for any reason, please call one of our Kateri Prayer Circle members, who will in turn call members of their group. Soon, many prayers will be offered for your specific prayer request. Please call:
Fay Waupochick 715-799-3437
Leatha Grinhaug 715-994-1098
You can also call the parish office with your Prayer request 715-799-3811.
Choir
Do you like to sing? Can you play an instrument? We are looking to get a choir together. If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument and would like to be a part of this choir, please call the parish office at (715) 799-3811.
World’s Poor Collection March 30-31
On the fourth Sunday of Lent (March 30-31), we will sponsor a special collection for the World’s Poor, This collection combines an appeal for four Catholic agencies who serve the poor and those living on the edge of society all over the world. This collection includes Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Peter’s Pence, and the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. In this collection, you have a choice to contribute to any one or all four funds, by designating an amount of each.
March 24, 2019
Third Sunday in Lent
3/25.....…..…....……..……….……………..…No Mass
3/26.........Rev Richard Getchel, Rev Louis Gollamari
3/27…...Deac. David Kowalski, Deac. Gerald Kuborn
3/28.......………………………...…Kateri Prayer Circle
3/29…………………Those struggling with addictions
3/30…..……………………………….Arline Creapeau
3/31……Matt & Genevieve Otradovec & Family L&D
Financial Blessings
March 16 & 17
Envelopes | $915.00
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Loose | $520.01 |
Bishops Appeal Goal | $6582.00 |
BA Received | $2460.00 |
Food Pantry Collection
Second collection thisweekend for the Food Pantry. Please be generous.
Sunday, March 30th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Ministe
Faye Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Tony Waupochick |
Saturday, March 31st, 5 pm
Kathy Tucker | Rayna Tucker |
Saturday, April 6th, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Lisa Peters | - | Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday April 7th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Justin Lepscier | Donna Smith |
Stations of the Cross
We will be saying Stations of the Cross every Thursday evening from 6-6:30 pm during Lent. Consider giving a half hour a week in prayer during Lent.
Easter Flowers
If you would like to purchase Easter Flowers in memory of a loved one, please use the envelopes in the pews.
Experience the Healing Love of God
Special Lenten Healing Mass on April 8, 6 pm at Sacred Heart, Shawano. There will be Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick and Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass and specially trained Healing Ministry teams available for individual prayer
Expecting/New Baby
Are you expecting your first child or did you just become a new parent? You are invited to a gathering on Sunday, March 24th at 2 pm in Barrett Hall. Bring your questions and worries (nonmedical) to share with us and we will be sharing experiences, giving some advice and options but most importantly, giving emotional support! Refreshments will be served and door prizes from local businesses!
Youth Ministry Bishop Appeal
Young adults in today’s world find life difficult and overwhelming. Derrick Diedrich attended his first youth conference and discovered that Jesus was there to help him stay on the right path.
“Everybody was praising and loving Jesus and I just fell in love with the electricity. It’s like the Holy Spirit was running everything and it was just beautiful,” said Derrick.
Derrick chose to follow Jesus and share his faith with other young adults. He credits his transformation to many people including Maria Schuette of the diocesan Education Department. Maria supports parish youth ministry and religious education programs. Through these ministries, our youth encounter Christ and see the beauty of a church that is full of mercy and love. When you support the Bishop’s Appeal, you support young people like Derrick. You also train parish leaders like deacons, pastoral associates and religious educators. 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.
Mass Intentions
There are a lot of days open to have Masses said for your loved ones in 2019. Please stop in the Parish Office. The Mass stipend is $10.
Lenten Penance Service
Join us for the healing of the Sacrament of Reconciliation on April 10th at 6:00pm at our Lenten Penance Service at St. Francis Solanus and Monday, April 15 at St. Anthony.
Classes
The Community Resource Center in Keshena offers an array of classes including computer skills, preparing for employment, and much more. Classes are open to the general public. Call 715-799-5137 for more information.
Holy Hour
Holy Hour will be cancelled on April 4th as we will be saying Stations of the Cross on Thursdays during Lent at 6 pm
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, April 2nd and 16thfrom 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bags, pork and beans, pasta, canned fruit and Mac & Cheese.
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open, April 2nd and 16th from Noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Thrift N Gift. We are currently looking for silverware and we are in need of towels.
Book Share
Book share is open the second Sunday of the month following 9 am Mass in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday. Will you consider hosting one of the Sundays left this year? It would be greatly appreciated! Remember we have books for all ages, lots of cookbooks, resource books and religious too! You are always welcome to drop books off either at the entrance to church before Mass or at the church office when they are open.. Questions, please call Anne Sulskis at 715-851-0160. Thank you!
Watch for Slippery Sidewalks/Parking Lots
It’s that time of year for slippery sidewalks and parking lots. Please use caution when walking in and out of Church.
SLIPPERY
A Day of Healing for Those Affected by Sexual Abuse: Building Trust Journey of Hope Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Norbertine Center for Spirituality St. Norbert Abbey (Enter off Webster Ave.) The Journey of Hope Team provides a time to gather, pray and talk about the healing process related to the effects of sexual abuse while focusing on ongoing recovery. $10 non-refundable fee due by March 22 (includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials for day). For registration information, please call (920) 272- 8174 or gbdioc.org/JourneyOfHope Sponsored by: St. Norbert Abbey and the Diocese of Green Bay
Estate Planning
When doing your estate planning, please remember St. Michael Parish. If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 715-799-3811.
Mass for the homebound:
Mass services for the Homebound are offered by the following TV stations: WACY-TV- channel 32 at 8:00 am Sundays, WBAY-TV-channel 2 at 5:30 am on Sundays. Mass offered online at www.Heartofthenation.org. Check the website for times and dates.
Parish Office Hours St. Michael
The Parish office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michae
03/23/2019 Food Pantry Collection
03/24/2019 Food Pantry Collection
03/24/2019 New Parent Gathering 2:00 pm Hall
03/26/2019 Finance Council 11:00 am –
03/26/2019 Pastoral Council 6:00 pm – 7:30pm
03/28/2019 Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm
04/02/2019 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
04/02/2019 Thrift N Gift 12 – 3 pm
04/04/2019 Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm
04/05/2019 Fish Fry 3:30 – 6:30 pm
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 5:00 pm Saturday; 9:00 am Sunday
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sunday
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sunday
St. Mary - 4:00 pm Saturday
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