Bulletin SEPT.24-25

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 

FATHER FRANCIS WRITES  

   Working together With GOD. . .

At this point, we need to have a clear idea with the structure of our church. As a parish, our governing system is through our pastor/administrator/servant leader along with the pastoral council, finance council and lay leaders, in collaboration with the people of God. But as a Diocese, it is headed by the Bishop, in collaboration with all the Diocesan ministries and with all the pastors working together to ensure the welfare of every parish, to guide them through the Holy Spirit in facilitating every movement of it.

     This we must really understand, because whatever may transpire in our church, the Dioceses governing body wants to achieve perfectly its very vision and mission; that will only happen if we will are united in our hearts and minds as one Church of God, and if every member of it will do his/her part, and would cooperate with one another.

     We have begun bit by bit our gradual transformation of the system because it is the call of the present time we are in too, maybe because it seemed we are also outdated, we must have noticed that...and our initial reaction: "what's with the change?...for some, they reason out that it had been 'nice' before, why is the diocese doing something 'new'? For example, a priest after being at the parish for several years as pastor will be transferred then to another parish. The priest himself cannot take the decision lightly, and there is always a resistance, especially if he doesn’t want to leave the parish anymore. On the part of the parishioners, they would feel the same, some will have grudges against the move; "I will no longer attend Mass, 'cuz father is our priest no more"...Did you remember, sometime in His teaching, the Lord said that; BEFORE it was said "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" but NOW I say to you "love your enemies" "forgive those who have wronged you”. I may have just arrived and took foot on your ground, I may not have any idea of what's really going on, and I’m not assuming anything, but the move of the Diocese whatever it is, is I think something more beneficial than what was before...It may look different to us, because maybe it really pays to make a difference after all.

     My dear brethren, whatever our Diocese is doing now, let us leave it to their wisdom/council, I believe they know what to do, and they are doing it for the welfare of all, for the good of our faith, for the best of our church according to the will of God...We just need to be open minded, let us just be submissive, that is how we can be righteous and true followers and disciples of Christ, but at the same time let us collaborate, we are all workers in the vineyard of God. The Lord gave us the capacity accordingly to participate in this labor, He doesn’t want us to be "idle all day long". Let us not think of what will be given us in return today, because be assured that there is something special waiting for us in the end.

     Concluding my articles for this month, join me in this prayer; 

Lord GOD we know that following you is obviously difficult but you said to us not to be afraid, we know that working with/for you is never an easy task, but you said "my burden is light"; thank you Lord, for this given opportunity to respond to your call. Help us to keep our enthusiasm burning, to SERVE your church you have left us to make manifest your love you showed to mankind. Protect us from the contagious PRIDE that lingers always in every situation we are involved with, keep us HUMBLE always in your sight, and above all, may we always remain FAITHFUL to you O Lord, in your name, forever and ever...Amen,
Fr. Francis, mf 

                                             Liturgical Ministers                              

                                                           Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 4:00 am 

 Financial Blessings

September 17 & 18

Envelopes      $946.00

  Loose           $405.65

  THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION 

Feast of St. Michael, Thursday, September 29th

Please join us for 8 am Mass for St. Michael, Patron Saint of our Parish and a social to follow in Barrett Hall.  Coffee and Doughnuts will be provided.  This will be an annual event.  

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 Religious Education Program. This year, there are five religious education teachers and 26 students. The catechists volunteer to guide our children in our faith every Wednesday at 6 pm September through May. This is a very large time commitment and we are grateful that these catechists have answered God’s call.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:    DIVINE MERCY RETREAT

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

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: 33 days to Merciful Love.  This retreat will start on Thursday, October 13th  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. 

FOOD PANTRY:

Food Pantry distribution will be on Tuesday October 4^th and October 25^th from 1 to 3 pm. 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. 

INDIAN TACO SALE:

St. Francis Parish Hall Saturday, October 1^st 11am-3pm. 

UnitedHealthcare 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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