November 12, 2017, 32ndt SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. MICHAEL'S 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. ANTHONY'S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St Anthony Church is a community of people where a
sense of belonging welcomes one and all;
where tradition and culture offer deeper
faith,hope and love;
Where religious education becomes pathway to our identity.
St. Anthony Church is a community of people
Where you belong forever.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S and St. Anthony's
P.O. Box 610 P.O. Box241
Keshena, WI 54135 Neopit, WI 54150 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 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 - 715-799-3927 – ltucker@frontiernet.net
Find us on Facebook: stmichael Keshena and 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.
I have combined two elements for this week’s bulletin, since the one should be along with the other; the Fall which refers to our ‘breaking’ with God through our sins and, the Redemption, which is the effort of Christ’s “restoring” back this broken relationship through his death on the cross.
One of my favorite story in the Gospel is the Parable of the Prodigal Son, it may have a particular contextual background yet it can relate to all, and I am able to relate my own experience. It came to a point where I cannot understand my parents how they wanted me to be; I want to do things which they disagree while insisting on what I do not want. As a sign of resistance, I left home and that hurt my parents so much, especially my mom. My parents never stop looking for me from the day I went out of our house until they were able to find where I was. I was so sorry, I’ve been a very stubborn kid, I was only thinking of myself and have been inconsiderate with the goodness my parents’ thinking for me. From the moment I entered our house after that ‘running away from home’, I felt that love all the more from my parents. I remain being their son and everything have been forgotten.
We may hurt God again and again but nothing will change, we will still be His child, we just need to regret our failures. Every time God accepts us once again, we will always experience that difference He is making in our lives.
Fr. Francis, m.f.
The Mass: A slice at a Time - The Liturgical Year
Symbols are used in telling story. The Holy Mass is a big story with many small stories in it. Now that we are soon to celebrate the Thanksgiving dinner, let’s take a look at these two celebrations and see the similarity between them.
Maybe many of us may think of Thanksgiving dinner just as a meal itself. Nope, there is more to it than just eating. We can think of Thanksgiving as having four parts. Everyone gathers at Grandma’s house; as we gather, we chat with each other, tell stories, and catch up on family news; then we eat; and finally, we all return home, reunited as a family. Similarly, the Sunday Mass has four parts: Introduction: A) God gathers the people; B) God speaks to the people; C) The people thank God; D) The people go out to do God’s work.
FAITH FORMATION
There will no Faith Formation classes on Wednesday, Nov 15th so the teachers can make preparation for Advent. There will be no class on Wednesday, Nov. 22 due to Thanksgiving. Classes will resume Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 5:30.
Confirmation Candidates News
Next confirmation class will be Wednesday, November 29th.
CALLING ALL ST. MICHAEL’S CHILDREN!
We need your help in decorating our Christmas tree this year. We are calling for all of St Michael children to make a Christmas ornament to hang on our Christmas tree. The ornaments can be up to 5 inches wide and long. Place the finished ornaments in the Christmas box in the front entrance of church. If you want to have your ornament returned be sure to clearly have your name on your ornament. Share your Christmas Spirit!
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RETURN TO ST. ANTHONY’S
Wednesday, Nov 8, religious education classes began. Classes start at 6:00 and meet in the community center. Please pass the word. Classes offered include First Communion preparation. If you have any questions or need additional information please call Mary Harte at 715-756-2361. Thank you.
GROUP BAPTISMS AT ST MICHAEL’S AND ST ANTHONY’S
Father Joel is planning to offer the sacrament of baptism as a group event. The baptisms will be for newborns to children aged 6 yrs. Baptisms will be held at St. Michael’s on Saturday, Dec 16th following the 4:00 Mass, immediately after the 10:30 Mass at St. Anthony’s on Sunday, Dec 17, and South Branch immediately following 10:30 Mass on Monday, January 1st. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact the parish offices. Information about preparation will follow.
November 12, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael
11/13………..……….………….……………………………………….No Mass
11/14……………...…Rev Xavier Santiago, Rev Robert Schiavone
11/15 ………….……Rev. Robert Rank, Deacon Gregory Humpal
11/16………….…………..…………….…………….…Kateri Prayer Circle
11/17………….…………..…………….…Those suffering from Cancer 11/18 ……….………………….………………………………Manuel Ramos
11/19………..…………………………..Chantel & Mitchell Otradovec
St. Anthony
11/12……………………………………………………….……….Roberta Cox
11/19………………………………………………………………Lorene Pocan
November 4 & 5, 2017 Financial Blessings
St. Michael
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Envelopes |
$1349.00 |
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Loose |
$ 674.26 |
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St. Anthony November 5
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Envelopes |
$123.00 |
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Loose |
$114 |
BUILDING & GROUNDS
There will be a second collection today at St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s for Building and Grounds. Please be generous.
Lector Servers Eucharistic
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Bryan Lepscier |
Ashley Moses |
Deacon Mark |
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Delberta Pethke |
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Vicki Hermsen |
Saturday, November 25, 4:00 pm
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Lisa Peters |
Ella & Claire Chevalier |
Cathy Wilber |
Saturday, November 26, 9:00 am
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Gryphon Braun |
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Nancy Michel |
St. Anthony Liturgical Ministers
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Lynnette Miller |
Sydney Mitchell |
Deacon Mark |
HOLIDAY BAZAAR ST. MICHAELS
Our Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 18th at 8 am – 2:30 pm in Barrett Hall. Cookies, Soup, holiday gifts. Something for everyone. Please join us.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Worship Committee at St. Michael’s is looking for people interested in joining the Committee. We are responsible for the weekly preparation of the church, holidays, decorating, etc. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Thank you in advance for considering this.
COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Currently, Catholics residing in CBRF are receiving communion.
St. Anthony and St. Michael’s are going to expand this practice to reach the entire community. If you know someone who would appreciate receiving this gift, please let a member of the worship committee know. For St. Anthony, members include Jacci Pubanz, Sr. Stephanie, Kim Mitchell, Mary Haack, Mary Harte. At St. Michael’s please contact Pat Gwidt (715-799-4521) or the Parish Office (715-799-3811).
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Thank you for your generous support last week of the Collection for the Church in Latin America. As a parish, we collected $427.54 at St. Michael’s and $194.00 at St. Anthony, which will be used to share the faith with our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Just visit www.usccb.org/national collections and click “How to Give” on the left. Your gift will certainly make a difference!
COFFEE & CHAT
The first and third Thursday of the month at 10 am St. Michael’s will be having Coffee & Chat in Barrett Hall. Come visit with friends and make new ones. November 16th will be our next Chat.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR ST. MICHAELS
Our Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 18th at 8 am – 2:30 pm in Barrett Hall. Cookies, Soup, holiday gifts. Something for everyone. Please join us.
DIOCESAN-WIDE DIAPER DRIVE Oct 1st – Oct 31st.
There is a huge need within our parishes for diapers. There will be a diaper drive the month of October. Diapers can be dropped off at both St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s
COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Currently, Catholics residing in CBRF are receiving communion.
St. Anthony and St. Michael’s are going to expand this practice to reach the entire community. If you know someone who would appreciate receiving this gift, please let a member of the worship committee know. For St. Anthony, members include Jacci Pubanz, Sr. Stephanie, Kim Mitchell, Mary Haack, Mary Harte. At St. Michael’s please contact Pat Gwidt (715-799-4521) or the Parish Office (715-799-3811).
Menominee County:
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.
A Memory Café is offered in the Menominee County area. This is a social group for those with dementia and their caregivers. Contact Kristin Waukau for more information at 715-799-5929.
COATS FOR KIDS: November 8th & 9th – Coats for Kids will be held at the Keshena Rec Center from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. It is on a first come first serve basis. Contact 715-799-5135 for more information.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE:
Four Parish advent penance service will be on November 29th
from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm at St. Francis Solanus in Gresham.
DEER HUNTER’S MASS:
There will be a deer hunter’s Mass on Saturday. November 18t at 7 pm. at St. Mary’s in Leopolis.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Worship Committee at St. Michael’s is looking for people interested in joining the Committee. We are responsible for the weekly preparation of the church, holidays, decorating, etc. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Thank you in advance for considering this.
Let us remember in prayer Shelly Martin and Denise Kelley-Beson, who have been called by God to eternal life. We also remember her family and friends, and pray that God will give them consolation and peace.
ST. MICHAEL’S THRIFT & GIFT:
Thrift & Gift will be open November 18th for the Holiday Bazaar November 21st from Noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at Parish Office or Thrift & Gift if open. We need plastic bags.
ST. MICHAEL AND ST. ANTHONY FOOD PANTRIES:
Both Food Pantries will be open November 21st from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm. St. Michael’s is in need of plastic bags, diapers, hygiene products, cereal and brown bags.
ST. MICHAEL’S BOOK SHARE:
THE ST. ANTHONY’S CLEANING TEAMS
We are asking for help to keep the church tidy and clean. Teams of 2 or 3 people are needed for 20 minutes each week for light cleaning chores. This cleaning can take place right before Mass on Sunday or on a Saturday, whenever it is most convenient for the team. There will be a signup sheet in the back of church. Please bring your questions to any member of the worship committee – Jacci, Sr. Stephanie, Mary Haack, Kim Mitchell. Thank you
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.
Fr. Joel will have office hours as follows:
Tuesday – St. Michael’s
Wednesday – St. Francis
Thursday – St. Anthony
Mark Your Calendars
11/14/2017 Secretary Meeting St. Michael 9:30 – 11 am
11/16/2017 Worship Committee St. Michael 4:45 – 6 pm
11/18/2017 Holiday Bazaar St. Michael 8 – 2:30 pm
11/18/2017 Deer Hunters Mass St. Mary 7 pm
11/22/2017 Thanksgiving Mass St. Francis 7:30 pm
11/23/2017 Thanksgiving Mass St. Michael 8 am
11/29/2017 4 Parish Penance Service St. Francis 5:30 – 8 pm
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 4:00 pm Saturday/ 9:00 am Sundays
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sundays
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sundays
St. Mary – 10:30 am Sunday
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