Bulletin Oct 1-2

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

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:  1^st 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 

Deacon Mark Writes

   A NOTE FROM YOUR DEACON,

This weekend marks my turn to contribute to our parish bulletin and have the opportunity to share some thoughts with you this month.  I look forward to this opportunity to share with you the deacon’s role in the Church.

This past week a colleague at work asked me if I was ready now to say Mass.  I was somewhat surprised and gently explained that celebrating Mass can only be done by a priest. I went on further to explain that a deacon assists at Mass. Only a priest can celebrate Mass and consecrate the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.   A deacon has a specific role which is separate from the priest.  

 A deacon proclaims the gospel and once in a while may provide a homily with the pastor’s permission.  To make it clear during the Mass that the deacon is not involved in the consecration of bread and wine, the deacon kneels at the altar during the epiclesis, or calling down of the Holy Spirit.  The deacon stands once again after the consecration, when the Memorial Acclamation is proclaimed.  This is why you see me kneeling and standing at different times from the rest of the assembly.  The deacon stands to be of service and later elevates the Chalice of Precious Blood when the priest elevates the Body of Christ. 

There will be more to be share next week.

Reflection:

A wonderful priest once shared with me that I should not be afraid to “shoot for the moon” and ask God for huge hopes, impossible dreams, and deepest desires.  I had to admit I do not really requests things like this in my prayer.  But I think Jesus is encouraging this when He says, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree,
‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. (Luke 17:6)  So take a risk to aim high and big, and ask Our Lord, in great faith, for what you need.  God is full of wonderful surprises, in His most perfect time.

Upon Further Reflection: 

One summer, a drought threatened the crop in a small town.  On a hot and dry Sunday, the pastor told the Catholic congregation, “There isn’t anything that will save us except to pray for rain.  Go home, pray, believe, and come back next Sunday ready to thank God for sending rain.”  The people did as they were told and returned to the church the following Sunday.  But as soon as the priest saw them, he was dismayed.  “We can’t worship today.  You do not believe,” he said. “But,” they protested, “we prayed, and we do believe.” “Then, where are your umbrellas?”

(From-Sheridan, Deacon Tom. The Second Book of Catholic Jokes. Chicago: ACTA Publications. 2010.)

In His Mercy,    Deacon Mark

                                             Liturgical Ministers                              

                                                           Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 4:00 am 

 Financial Blessings

September 17 & 18

Envelopes      $1,027.00

  Loose           $427.15

  THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION 

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS 

Please join our Alpha for Young Adults (18-39) which begins on October 8^th. Alpha starts with a FREE meal and then we will watch a video series and hold discussions about life’s big questions, from a Christian perspective.

Alpha starts on October 8^th with dinner at 5:30 pm. Advanced registration is required you may register 3 different ways:   Online: 

http://youngadultalpha-sacredheart.eventbrite.com,

Email:  traether@sacredheartshawano.org (you can send questions here too)  

Or ☎ 715-851-4563

Looking forward to seeing you at Alpha!

Todd Raether – Young Adult Minister 

KUDOS TO ST. MICHAEL’S PARISHIONERS

Good things are happening around St. Michael’s.  Each week, we will spotlight a person, persons or group that that spotlight shines on.  If you know of someone from our parish that we need to recognize, please call or E-mail St. Michaels.  Thank you. 

Spotlight Shining on: Spotlight shining on St. Michael’s Food Pantry. On Tuesday, September 27^th, volunteers picked up and sorted 333 cases of vegetables/fruit for St. Michael’s Food Pantry recipients.  During the quarter ending September 30^th, St. Michael's Food Pantry distributed food to 202 families which consisted of  348 children.  Thank you for your prior donations.  Pat Gwidt

                    Pictured: Bob Vigue, Dave Thibodeau, Nancy Michel, Tim DeCoster, Pat Gwid

DIAPER DRIVE MONTH OF OCTOBER

There will be a Diocesan-Wide Diaper Drive starting this weekend and running through the month of October.   There is a great need for diapers and wipes at our Food Pantry.  Large sizes appreciated.  There will be a sign by the Food Pantry Box in the back of church to drop off these donations.  Thank you in advance for your help. 

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:    DIVINE MERCY RETREAT

REMINDER OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION: 33 days to Merciful Love.  This retreat will start on Thursday, October 13th at St. Francis Solanus Parish in Gresham and run for 6 weeks, meeting on Thursday nights at 6:30 pm, and ending on Sunday, November 20th.  For more information please contact Fay or Tony Waupochick – 715-799-3437 or Evy Nacotee 715-799-6031.

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Servers NEEDED!. 

 St. Michaels is in need of Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Servers.  If you are a visitor but are trained in any of the above and attend mass at St. Michaels, we would love you to join us.  Call the Parish Office (715) 799-3811 and we will put your availability on our schedule.  Schedules are usually made up 1-2 months ahead of time.  Thank you

       BOOK SHARE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS:                                                                                        

Thank-you to all who have volunteered and to those who donate books.  To continue, we need people willing to share an enjoyable hour on a Sunday morning after Mass. You only need to make coffee and provide a snack. Volunteers spend their time looking for books and visiting.  Consider sharing just one hour as a gift to our parish. It is an enjoyable volunteering experience! Sign- up sheet in back of church. Any questions please call Kathy Lohmiller. 715-526-9385.                                   

ST. JOSEPH CROSSThe statue of Jesus on the Cross at St. Joseph of the Lake Cemetery needs to be replaced. Delberta (Otradovec) Pethke has been raising funds for the last year for this project.  She has received $759.35 in donations. The cross If anyone would like to make a contribution, please place in an envelope in the collection indicating what the money is for. This cross is in desperate need of replacement.  Please help if you are able. 

                                                           FUTURE EVENTS

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FOOD PANTRY:

Food Pantry distribution will be on Tuesday October 4^th and October 25^th from 1 to 3 pm.  The food pantry is in need of large paper bags and magazines.  We are in need of VOLUNTEERS to help with sorting and distribution a few hours a month.  Please call the Parish Office for more information.  WE NEED YOU to help to keep this program going. 

THRIFT & GIFT:

Open on Saturday, October 1^st from 11-2 pm. and on October 4^th, 18^th and 25^th from Noon to 3 pm.   Contact Cookie Vigue if you have any questions ☎920-216-9240. 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 3 pm Monday – Friday. We need  donations of towels and Wal-Mart bags. 

United Healthcare Community Plan is coming to Goodwill in Shawano on October 18^th from 3 to 5 pm. They will be handing out resuable tote bags filled with healthy groceries.  Quantities limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. 

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