December 13, 2020
Thirdd Sunday of Advent
St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing, and communicating
with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass and the
holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S
P.O. Box 610
Keshena, WI 54135
www.stmichaelkeshena.org
Faceboook link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/stmichaelskeshenawi/events/?ref=page_internal
Pastoral Staff:
Fr. Nonito Barra
Parish Administrator (715) 799-3811
Rectory (715) 994-1337
Pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Mark Fuller
Deacon (715)201-2961 mpfull7@gmail.com
Vicki Hermsen
Parish Secretary (715) 799-3811
vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Kathy King-Tucker
Religious Education (715) 799-3927
ltucker@frontiernet.net
Parish Trustees:
Kitty Gilane
Alicia Wilke
Pastoral Council Chair:
Tony Waupochick
Finance Council Chair:
Pete Maczuzak
Thrift N Gift Coordinator:
Cookie Vigue
Food Pantry Coordinator:
Pat Gwidt
Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30 – 4:45 pm
Daily Mass Chapel: 8:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
Kateri Prayer Circle: After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am-2 pm
Wednesday Closed, Friday 9 am -1 pm
HOLY HOUR: 1st Thursday of the Month from 6-7 pm
KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE: Suspended due to COVID.
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.
Mission Statement: St. Michael’s Christian Community, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, is a diverse Christian community reaching out to all residents, learning, loving, sharing and communicating with one another through the teachings and practices celebrated in the Mass & the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
A Note from Your Pastor
John the Baptist was doing everything he could to make the people of his time ready to accept Jesus. And his message caught the attention of those in the area around Bethany and the Jordan. So, we should not be overly surprised when the priests and Levites quiz John to try to find out just who he was and what he was really up to. First, because they were expecting the Messiah, they ask him if he was he. If he were, that would be a big news because most of them were looking for “blood and thunder” Messiah who would overthrow the Romans, but John said no. Then they ask if he is Elijah who did some pretty fancy things himself; or Yahweh did, in answer to Elijah’s appeal. Remember Elijah among other things was carried to heaven in a chariot of fire. Maybe John’s inquirers are hoping to see some real-life effects, but John said no. Then comes the big question “If you are not one of these, what are you doing here and why?” “I am preparing the way“, said John, “For there among you whom you do not recognize, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”
Jesus was there but was not recognized because he was not what they are were looking for nor had his time come. Like the people of his time, we sometimes do not see him in others: in the hungry and thirsty; in the naked and homeless; in the sick and in the prisons because we are not looking for him there. Yet, he is there.
In this season of Advent we prepare for the coming of Jesus, the Savior of the world, but the big question - Are we prepared to see him today, in others and perhaps even in ourselves?
In Jesus,
Fr. Nonito
The Mass: A Slice at a time
It is not lawful for anyone to keep the blessed Eucharist in personal custody or to carry it around, unless there is an urgent pastoral need and the prescriptions of the diocesan Bishop are observed. (Canon 935)
Unless there is reason to the contrary, a church in which the blessed Eucharist is reserved is to be open to the faithful for at least some hours every day, so that they can pray before the blessed Sacrament. (Canon 937) The place where the Eucharist is reserved must be open for at least some hours each day so the faithful might pray before it, the Ordinary must supervise and foster devotion by providing all the necessary means for its fulfilment.
Religious Education Update
Due to the current COVID situation, St. Michael’s Faith Formation classes will not be meeting. If you wish to have packets sent to your home, please call the parish office or pick up a form in the entrance to church.
Silver Society Club Virtual Cafes
Image your loved one engaging in activities, having fun and participating in conversation. Virtual cafes provide an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. The event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their care partner, family and friends. Contact Mary Jo, Dementia Care Specialist with ADRC to register or with any questions (715) 526-4712. Events will be hosted on the second Friday of each month from 10-11 am. Upcoming dates: January 8, 2021 and February 12, 2021.
Northeast Wisconsin Telephone Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association support groups are conducted by trained facilitators and a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to develop a support system, exchange practical information, talk through issues, share feelings, needs, and concerns, learn about community resources. Every Tuesday 10-11:30 am via telephone or Zoom. For Zoom link or phone number, please register by calling 800-272-3900.
AbbyBank
AbbyBank will match dollar for dollar all donations collected in Gresham and Shawano by December 18th, 2020. Moneltary donations of any size are welcome along with any non-perishable food items. See bulletin insert.
St. Michael Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent
12/12………………………………………....Marcella Wilber
12/13…………………………………………Henrietta Planz
12/14…………………………………………………No Mass
12/15….………………………………...Marilyn Christensen
12/16……………..Rev Anthony Birdsall, Rev John Becker
12/17….Deacon Richard Meidl, Deacon Robert Penzenstadler
12/18…..…………………………………..Eric Peerenboom
12/19………………..............Fred Zalaznik & Harold Price
12/20……………Pam Wilber, Paul, Mark, Joe & Dave Sr.
Financial Blessings Dec. 5 & 6
Envelopes | $1,244.00 |
Loose Collection | $ 98.23 |
Typhoon Philippines | $ 171.00 |
Food Pantry | $ 100.00 |
Flowers Christmas | $ 90.00 |
Thrift N Gift/Garage | $ 332.00 |
Thank for your generous donations!
Liturgical Ministers
Lector Usher Temp Taker
Saturday Dec. 19, 5 pm
Lisa Peters | Karen Lynch | Tony Waupochick |
Sunday, Dec. 20, 9 am
Kathy Tucker | Judy Fields | Don Fields |
Thursday, Dec 24, 5 pm
Leila Schwitzer | Don Fields | Judy Fields |
Friday, Dec 25, 9 am
Ruth Lewis | Tony Waupochick | Fay Waupochick |
Saturday, Dec 26, 5 pm
Fay Waupochick | Tony Waupochick | Jim Gilane |
Sunday, Dec 27, 9 am
Jim & Ellie Sokoly |
| Vicki Hermsen |
Reconciliation Service
There will be a reconciliation service to prepare ourselves for the Birth of Christ on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 from 6-7 pm.
Save a Lot’s Bags for a Brighter Holiday
Purchase a $4.49 bag with canned tuna, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, corn muffin mix, chicken stuffing, brown gravy mix and elbow pasta and Save A Lot will match for each purchase the same contents to St. Michael’s Food Pantry between Nov 1-December 31st.
2020 Fundraiser $8,181.00 of $10,000
Thank you to all who have given to our virtual Fundraiser at St. Michael’s due to COVID-19 and cancellation of all fundraisers. We have raised $8,181 towards our goal of $10,000, with only $1,519 left. We would be grateful for monetary donations to offset the loss of this source of revenue to keep our Parish solvent. Please mail or drop off donations at the Parish office indicating it is for fundraising. Thank you again for your continued support of our Parish during this time.
Retirement Collection
Today, through the Retirement Collection, we are able to Share in the Care of our retired sisters, brothers and religious order priests through the National Retirement Fund for Religious, as well as of the senior priests of our own diocese. Envelopes are available to make your contribution at the entrances. Please be generous in helping those who have given so much over the years..
Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Holy Day Masses
Since we are currently experiencing a dramatic and dangerous increase of the COVID-19 virus within the Green Bay Diocese, Bishop David L. Ricken has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend the Holy Day Masses of Immaculate Conception, December 8th, Christmas, December 25 and Mary, Mother of God, January 1, 2021. You may attend if you wish to do so.
Holiday Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
4:00 pm St. Mary, Leopolis
5:00 pm St. Michael, Keshena
6:00 pm St. Anthony, Neopit
8:00 pm St. Francis-Solanus, Gresham
Christmas Day
8:30 am St. Francis-Solanus, Gresham
9:00 am St. Michael, Keshena
11:00 am South Branch
New Year’s Eve
4:00 pm St. Mary, Leopolis
5:00 pm St. Michael, Keshena
New Year’s Day
8:30 am St. Francis-Solanus, Gresham
9:00 am St. Michael, Keshena
10:30 am St. Anthony, Neopit
Kateri Prayer Circle
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Just one small prayer can change your life. If you or your amily members need prayers for any reason, please call one of our Kateri Prayer Circle members, who will in turn call members of their group. Soon, many prayers will be offered for your specific prayer request. Please call:
Fay Waupochick 715-799-3437
Leatha Grinhaug 715-851-6838
You can also call the Parish Office to leave requests
Universal Giving Page
The Catholic Foundation is excited to share with us that they have created a Universal Giving Page at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/donate. This is a great resource for our parish as we do not have an on line giving program. It makes giving to our parish simple and easy! The Catholic Foundation will be cutting a check weekly to our parish along with a report of what families gave to the parish and the amount of each gift.
Holy Hour will be the first Thursday, of the month, 8:30 am in Church.
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, December 15th. There will be drive up service only. Please do not get out of your vehicle and have the rear passenger seat empty.
Thrift N Gift/Garage
Thrift N Gift will be open Tuesday, December 15th, noon to 3 pm. Only eight people can be in the store at one time and everyone must have on a mask. No children will be allowed. Social Distancing of 6 feet is required also.
Book Share
While Book Share has no set times/ days to be open, it is still available to visit for finding books. Just let the office know or email Anne at sailkees@yahoo.com, or send a message through the St. Michael’s Facebook page to set up a convenient time to visit. We are over loaded and have all sorts of books for all ages! Thanksgiving children’s books will be out and soon a lot of Christmas books, both for kids and adults as well as crafts and food. Lots and lots of cookbooks, both newer and old ones!
Estate Planning
When doing your estate planning, please remember St. Michael Parish. If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 715-799-3811.
New Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8-2 pm, Friday 9 am – 1 pm and closed on Wednesday. Please contact Fr. Nonito at the Rectory for urgent matters (715) 994-1337.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evening. Contact Parish Office to submit.
St. Michael’s Calendar
12/15/2020 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm
12/15/2020 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
12/17/2020 Reconciliation 6-7 pm
12/20/2020 Decorate Church 10 am
12/24/2020 Parish Office Closed
12/25/2020 Parish Office Closed
MASS TIMES
St. Michael – 5:00 pm Saturday; 9:00 am Sunday
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sunday
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sunday
St. Mary – 10:00 am Sunday
DEC. 20,2020 | Bulletin | January 5,2020 |