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
Parish Secretary, Vicki Hermsen - 715-799-3811 - vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Religious Education Lois Maczuzak - 715-851-2947 - maczuzak@frontiernet.net
SATURDAY MASS: 6:00 pm SUNDAY MASS: 10:30 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 5:30 - 5:45pm
ROSARY: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 10:00 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: 2016 May 8th at Gresham. Next class 2018.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Third Tuesday of the month – 7 pm, Grand Knight Paul Marroquin 715-799-3765
FATHER JOEL
Hello friends! Posoh!
Gratia et gaudium in fide! - Grace and Joy in Faith!
God's promise holds fast over time, place and circumstance giving us the hope of salvation. Today the whole Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. This feast commemorates the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, and is intimately tied in with another feast we will celebrate in just a few days: Pentecost. Last Sunday we as church of St. Michael, had just celebrated too the First Communion of our 8 kids accompanied by their loving parents, grandparents and relatives. What a wonderful manifestation of faith in this church!
This Sunday we celebrate and honor all our mothers. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Oh what a blessing to have a mother like you! Amen, alleluia!!!
This afternoon we will have the sacrament of Confirmation wherein through the laying of hands of our beloved Bishop David Ricken and the anointing of the Sacred Chrism, our Confirmandi will symbolically be given especial strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith and bear witness that is perfection of Baptismal grace and that unites them more firmly to Christ. May I invite you then, to happily thank God that through our beloved Patron Saint, St. Michael the Archangel, truly God's promise holds fast over time, place and circumstance giving us the hope of salvation by allowing us to see new generations receiving holy sacraments. Please then continue to support your and our Church with your constant participation and personal prayer for youth of today.
Co-Traveler,
Fr. Joel
Pictured left to right: Swede Corn, Natalie Peters, Madeline Tomow, Mylee Sanapaw, Stormy Pyatskowit, KeSaehsa Pyatskowit, Ruby Skye Wilber & Andre Kakwitch
CONFIRMATION: Today we are proud to announce 6 of our young adults will be celebrating their Confirmation at St. Francis in Gresham. Please keep all of these young people in your prayers.
Now that we are done with Faith Formation classes for the 2015-2016 session, we are planning for the 2016-2017 sessions. We are seeking parishioners who want to use their time and talents to help to enhance our young parishioners in their faith. It is easy to do and the rewards are GREAT! If you are interested or if you have questions about the program, call me and I will be happy to brag about our wonderful program! We are planning some very exciting changes to our program this year. Be sure to check us out! PARENTS, it is not too soon to start planning on your children to join us on Wednesday’s for enhancing their CATHOLIC FAITH! Enrollment forms are located in the main entrance in back of church. If you have any questions, please be sure, to call me.
Throughout the summer I will be posting fun activities for you and your children to enjoy. Have
a great summer! God bless,
Lois Maczuzak, 715-851-2947
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS OF ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH!!!!
If you are a high schooler from St. Michael’s, mark your calendar NOW! We need for you to step forward and volunteer to help out at your Parish Picnic on Sunday, July 10th after the 9:00 mass. Your help is needed with the games and fun activities we are planning. Please, set a good example for our young ones and volunteer! Put your faith into action! More information as we get closer to the date! Mark your calendar, NOW!
May 8, 2016
The Ascension of the Lord Sunday
05/09……………...………………..……….…No Mass
05/10………..……………………Knights of Columbus
05/11…….……………………………….For Vocations
05/12……………………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
05/13………………….Members of St. Michael Parish
05/14..............................Barbara Waupochick Wilber
05/15……….George & Thedora Vigue & Family L&D
Liturgical Ministers
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 6:00 pm
Weekly Giving
April 30 & May 1
Envelopes $1,138
Loose $ 717.9
Bishop's Appeal $5803.00
Bishop's Apeal to Date $5461.00
MEET YOUR COMMITTEES
Secretary Trustee
The secretary works with the pastor to insure corporate, non-financial recordkeeping at the parish, such as corporate minutes, documents, notices and correspondence. All parish records are kept in an easily accessible and orderly fashion at the parish. The secretary trustee is a full member of the parish pastoral council and receives minutes from the finance council.
Responsibilities of Secretary Trustee:
FOOD PANTRY:
Food Pantry & Thrift & Gift open April 19th, May 3rd, & May 17th. We are in need of toothpaste, meat sauce, diapers, plastic bags and brown paper bags. Thank You - Pat Gwidt 715-799-4521.
BOOK SHARE:
Bring the books that you have read and pick up some new ones at the Book Share. We are open the first Sunday of the month after 10:30 am mass and on food Pantry Days from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We will be closed for the month of May due to moving our location to the Fr. Barrett Hall.
THRIFT & GIFT:
The Thrift & Gift aka Rummage Room was started in 2010 to help the community purchase gently used items at a reasonable price. It has expanded to handle furniture on a larger scale, sporting goods and on occasion, appliances. It depends solely on generous donations of loving people, not only from this community, but near and far. We are open the first and third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm., which is April 19th, May 3rd & May 17th. Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240.
JOY CHOIR:
The JOY Choir leads the congregation in song at the Saturday evening mass. Our mission is to sing with JOY for Jesus, Others, Yourself. Approximately ten people sing in the choir led by guitarist, Ellyn Dercks. We practice one-half hour before the Mass. If you enjoy music, please consider sharing your instrumental and/or vocal talents by joining the JOY Choir. Weekly attendance is not expected as we realize people have family, work and other commitments – just sing when available. We would love to have you join us!
ST. MICHAEL’S ANGELS:
The Angels were formed to bring new lift to singing at mass, especially for young people. We welcome young people interested in singing and/or playing (or learning to play guitar).
PIANIST:
Jonathan Wilber plays every other Sunday mass with his Angels.
FUTURE EVENTS
THANK YOU JOE
Fr. Joel and St. Michael Parish would like to thank Joe Fliess for his 14 years of service to our parish. He kept things running smoothly. He will be greatly missed. Enjoy your retirement Joe
St. Michael’s Family Picnic Meeting Monday, May 9th, 2016 – Barrett Hall, 6 pm
St Michael's Parish Pastoral Council Meeting June 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm Barrett Hall
St. Francis- Gresham Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday, May 11, 4:30-7:00 in the parish hall. Serving spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, beverages. All you care to eat $7.00 adults. Donations of ground beef for the sauce would be greatly appreciated. Contact Sandy G. at 715-787-3208
INDIAN TACO FEST: Friday, May 20th from 11 am to 5 pm at St. Michael’s. There will be vendor space inside the hall and outside. FOOD, CRAFTS, THRIFT. Contact Cookie at 920-216-9240.
ST. MICHAEL’S FAMILY PICNIC:
July 10th after 9:00 mass. (Note change in mass time that day). If you would like to volunteer your time or talent, please contact Tim or Kathryn Lohmiller Co-Chairs ☎715-526-9385.
Silent Auction - Donations needed!
The Silent Auction committee is looking for donated items for this year's Parish Picnic. You can donate any Creative items, Gift Certificates, Store Gift Cards, Sporting Event Tickets or sponsor a donation for purchasing items for the auction. Items may be dropped off at the Parish office or contact Nancy & Joe Michel 715-799-5044, Judy & Dennis Jansen 715-799-4586 or Kathy & Tim Lohmiller 715-526-9385.
ServSafe Training -Monday May 16th at 6:00 PM. at Fr. David Barret Hall. St. Michael's will be hosting a ServSafe© food safe presentation for volunteers or parish members that help prepare, cook or serve food for our fundraising events. The primary focus of this training is to raise awareness of the importance of food safety and to make food safety and education as accessible as possible. This will be a general overview of the safe food handling practices and on the preventative measures to keep food safe, leading to stronger food safety and better trained volunteers. For more information contact Tim Lohmiller 715-526-9385.
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