November 5, 2017, 31st 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.
Our Catholic community of St. Michael’s, St. Anthony’s, St. Francis’ and St. Mary’s, God be always with us my co-disciples on the way;
As we continue our spiritual journey, it’s again my honor to be in communion with you in this month’s bulletin. After our Clergy Congress held on October of this year (which is the second phase of the Discipleship Formation Program of our Diocese) the program was also given to the Parish Leaders and Staff. The experience was very enlightening in the realization of the Dioceses’ Vision and Mission. One of its foundation is about the Kerygma experience, that is the experience of Christ in every individual’s life; where in your life have you encountered Jesus Christ? We will be guided with the most basic form of the kerygma which is contained in these five elements namely: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Salvation and Re-Creation. I will share my personal kerygma experience and encourage you as well to reflect upon your own Jesus’ encounter in your lives.
Creation
I can’t imagine the immensity of God’s creation, from the moment I come into this world and then right before my eyes I come to be captivated by its beauty, this is the very expression of the love of God. “God is love, God loves me unconditionally, I am his beloved child”; and this love I felt from my parents. I was so blessed to be loved by God through my parents. I am so grateful to the people whom God chose so that I may be born to have a special relationship with Him.
Then the Book of Genesis tells us how man was “created in the image and likeness of God to fill the earth and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and birds of the sky and every living thing that moves on the earth”. Whenever I open my eyes and see the things around me, I always felt that love of God, I can always see God, I am always filled with the grace of God. Whenever I see people I can see God, I can never deny that every person is God’s creation no matter who they are and what they have become.
God continues to create human beings which means He will never stop loving us. Let us conserve the environment we live in and let us always be fascinated by the nature God has provided us to keep and protect them.
Fr. Francis, m.f.
The Mass: A slice at a Time - The Liturgical Year
The more we praise God in the liturgy and see more and more deeply into the symbols of the liturgy, the more we begin to see the meaning of those symbols in everyday life. For example, the way we use water and tell stories about water from the Bible in the liturgy trains us to see water differently. We see God’s love for us in the waters of baptism, and then we begin to see God’s love for us in the water that is all around us. A dripping faucet, a warm morning shower, a backyard creek, a puddle from a spring rain are filled with God’s love.
FAITH FORMATION
This week instead of class, the Faith Formation children and their parents went to 6 pm Mass for All Saints Day. We enjoyed a Potluck dinner in the hall after Mass. The first Wednesday of the month, Faith Formation will celebrate Mass instead of class that night. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Confirmation Candidates News
The day of the week for the Confirmation Candidates has been changed to WEDNESDAY! The next class will be no November 8 at 6:00. Please take note of this change!
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
ST. ANTHONY’S WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, Nov. 9, is the next meeting. Please consider joining us if you are interested in helping plan the Mass celebrations. All are welcome
ADORATION AT ST. ANTHONY’S
The second Wednesday of the month is Nov 8. Holy hour begins at 6:00pm. Please join us as we prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming season of Advent.
November 5, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael
11/06………..……….………….……………………………………….No Mass
11/07……………………..………………………………………………No Mass
11/08 ……………………..………………………………………………No Mass
11/09……………………..………………………………………………No Mass
11/10……………………..………………………………………………No Mass
11/11 ………………………….………………………..Victims of Abortion
11/12……………………………………………..Bernie & Hazel Stuewer
St. Anthony
11/05…………………………………………………….……Dennison James
11/12……………………………………………………….……….Roberta Cox
October 28 & 29, 2017 Financial Blessings
St. Michael
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Envelopes |
$1078.00 |
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Loose |
$ 421.50 |
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Trift & Gift |
$ 263.00 |
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St. Anthony October 29
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Envelopes |
$123.00 |
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Loose |
$114 |
Lector Servers Eucharistic
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Fay Waupochick |
Isabella Waupochick |
Jean Thibodeau |
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Dennis Jansen |
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Judy Jansen |
Sunday, November 11, 4:00 pm
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Fay Waupochick |
Isabella Waupochick |
Jean Thibodeau |
Saturday, November 18, 9:00 am
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Bryan Lepscier |
Ashley Moses |
Deacon Mark |
Sunday, November 19, 9:00 am
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Delberta Pethke |
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Vicki Hermsen |
St. Anthony Liturgical Ministers
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Sister Stephanie |
Madison |
Jacci Pubanz |
NO MASS:
There will be no Mass Monday, November 6th through Friday, November 10th. Our priests will be on a retreat.
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.
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!
ALL SAINTS DAY:
Wednesday, November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be at 6 pm at St. Michael’s. There will be no morning Mass that day.
NO MASS:
There will be no Mass Monday, November 6th through Friday, November 10th. Our priests will be on a retreat.
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.
ROSARY IN NEOPIT PARK
St. Anthony’s held its second Rosary in the park and it was another beautiful event, which was well attended by the community. Fr. Joel wants to thank the worship committee and everyone else who helped to make this a meaningful offering to the Blessed Virgin. Once again, prayers were offered for the wellbeing of the community.
ST. ANTHONY’S GHOST SUPPER
Thursday, November 2nd is All Souls Day and will be the date for our ghost supper. Mass will be said at 6:00pm with the supper to immediately follow in the community center. If you have any questions, please ask a member of the worship committee.
ST. MICHAEL’S THRIFT & GIFT:
Thrift & Gift will be open, November 7th and 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 7th and 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.
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE
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:
Office of Safe Environment
Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305-3825
Telephone: 1-877-270-8174 or 920-272-8174
We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.
YOU MATTER TO US – THERE IS HOPE!
Fr. Joel will have office hours as follows:
Tuesday – St. Michael’s
Wednesday – St. Francis
Thursday – St. Anthony
Mark Your Calendars
11/07/2017 Finance Council St. Michael 11 am
Pastoral Council St. Michael 6'7:30 pm
11/07/2017 Book Share St. Michael 1 – 3 pm
11/09/2017 Worship Committee St. Anthony 5 – 6 pm
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 – 5:00 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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