October 15th-16th
29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Anamehawikamek Welcome
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
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: 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: 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,
The readings this Sunday speak of the need to be constant and persistent in prayer. While Moses prayed and had his arms raised, the Israelites would win in battle with the enemy. When his arms had dropped for weariness, the tide turned and the Israelites would begin to lose. Quick thinking by Moses’ companions led them to hold and keep up the arms of Moses, so that the Israelite army had final victory. They did not give up on prayer nor let those arms of Moses drop! In the gospel, Jesus shares the parable of the widow and the judge, showing again the value of perseverance. The judge is not honest or kind but gives in to the widow’s demands because she continues to demand justice and does not relent.
These readings made me ask what were those things in my life which I have constantly prayed about for a long time. My reflections turned to my mother, who died five years ago this past week. She was a good woman but she did not quite want to make a full leap of faith and trust in God. I prayed for her for many, many years to find peace and to believe in our Lord. At the end of her life, as she was lay dying of cancer, unable to move and leave her bed, she told me saw Jesus and I could tell she had come to a deep sense of faith. I asked her what He looked like but she gazed at me with love, and her eyes spoke what could not be expressed in words. Though it was hard experience to see one’s parent dying, I knew that at the end, God had answered my prayers for my Mom. She had come to faith in Christ.
Upon Further Reflection:
A mother was teaching her four-year old daughter the Lord’s Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime the little girl repeated it after her mother. One night the girl said she was finally ready to do it solo. The mother listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end. “Lead us not into temptation, the little girl prayed, “ and deliver us some email, Amen.”
(From -Sheridan, Deacon Tom. The Second Book of Catholic Jokes. Chicago: ACTA Publications. 2010.)
In His Mercy,
Deacon Mark
This week the children continued learning about the Rosary, focusing on the Joyful and the Sorrowful Mysteries. The children also had fun making a prayer wheel and learning the “Five Finger Prayer.”
There is still time to sign up your child to join us in our religious education program. Come on Wednesday night at 5:45 to enroll you child or call me at 715-851-2947.
On October 26th there will be a special meeting for the parents/guardian and an informational talk about “Bible a Catholic View Not a Book But a Library” in Barrett Hall 6:00-7:15, All are welcome. We will start at 6:00 with the parents and children discussing the Faith Formation program and then dismissing the children to their classrooms. Once the children have been dismissed to their classrooms, we will begin our discussion.
Mark your calendar now, for November 1st, All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be at 6:00 pm at St. Michael’s. The Faith Formation children will participate in this celebration! The parents and children should come to Barrett Hall at 5:45pm prior to Mass.
On November 16th the older students will be participating in the Hunters Mass at 6:00 pm. What a great opportunity for the children to participate with the parish community in these celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. Be sure to come and share in the faith community.
If you have questions about the Faith Formation Program call me at 715-851-2947.
God bless,
Lois Maczuzak
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 16, 2016
10/17.….…………...…………….…..……….…No Mass
10/18...........Bishop Robert Banks, Rev. John Bergstadt,
& Rev. Nonito Jesus Sirios Barra
10/19..................….…………...………Darrly Sederhom
10/20......................………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
10/21..........................…Members of St. Michael Parish
10/22..….….................Chatel Otradovec & Family L&D.
10/23.....................................................Dorthoy Pientok
Liturgical Ministers
Financial Blessings
October 8th & 9th
Envelopes $812.75
Loose $436.01
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
World Mission Sunday collection will be October 22 and 23. Evelopes will be provided next weekend in the back of church or in the pews.
October - Respect Life Month
Respect Life Program begins in October and ends September 2017. This year's theme is "MOved by Mercy."
As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholic to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commintment to justice and peace.
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.
Pictured: Darlene Price, Kay Cook, Leatha Grinhaug, Sally Blonigen, Evelyn Nacotee, Fay Waupochick. Not pictured Anna Lee Tucker.
Spotlight Shining On This wonderful group of women meet every Thursday morning after Mass to honor and pray to Saint Kateri for her guidance and intercession for various needs in the community. They also will go to the hospital, nursing homes, wa ke service/visitation and say the Rosary for loved ones whose soul has already started their journey to the Great Spirit. If you have a need for prayers or a prayer request, please see one of the members. Always looking for people to join our group.
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 he
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 25th 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 October 18th and 25th 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.
Thrift & Gift is looking for old Christmas Cards. Please drop them in back of church or at the parish office. Thank you.
St. Michael's Holiday Bazaar
Saint Michael's Holiday Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 19th fro 8 am to 2 pm in Fr, Barrett Halll. Mark your calendar NOW!
Spaghetti Dinner
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner at St. Michael's on October 29th sponsored by MJenominee Humand Services. More informatio to follow.
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