Feb 9,2020

                                                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

Fr. Joel Jores

Parochial Vicar (715) 787-3377

frj@livingwaterslivingfaith.org

Mark Fuller

Deacon (715)201-2961

deaconmark@livingwaterslivingfaith.org

Vicki Hermsen

Parish Secretary (715) 799-3811

vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org

Kathy King-Tucker

Religious Education (715) 799-3927

ltucker@frontiernet.net

Parish Trustees:

Kathy Kaquatosh

Kitty Gilane

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, Friday 9 am -1 pm 

HOLY HOUR:  1^st Thursday of the Month from 6-7 pm

 KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE:  After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning 

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 Fr. Nonito

Rising in Faith – 2020 Bishop’s Appeal

Let it Shine!

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp then put it under a bushel basket, it is set on a lampstand where it gives light to all in the house.  Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14-16

Dear Friends,

We are blessed to have wonderful faith formation educators here at St. Michael’s Church.  They help our young people rise in faith every week!  Our educators light a fire in the hearts of our children so they might know and love Jesus and they glorify our heavenly Father with the gifts they share with our children.

Thanks in part to the Bishop’s Appeal, our educators receive training and quality curriculum.  Through these programs we engage our youth on their faith journey, so that they too might let their light shine for all to see, sharing the love of Christ.

Rising in Faith let your light shine!  Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal helps Catholic Education take place here at St. Michael’s.  Please prayerfully consider a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal and join me in Rising in Faith!  To make a gift contact our parish office, use the letter and pledge you received at home or visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.

In Jesus Christ,

Fr. Nonito

 White Mass

The St. Gianna Molla Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Wisconsin invites everyone to attend the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass on February 16, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay to honor healthcare workers. The main celebrant will be Bishop Ricken. A brunch follows, with the nationally renowned priest Fr. Richard Heilmann speaking on Spiritual Warfare. Limited seating, please go to www.sgmgnew.com to register today.

The Mass: A Slice at a time

MASS INTENTION - Definition

The object for which a priest offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice. This intention is distinct from the priest's decision to offer Mass, which is necessary for valid celebration. It is also distinct from the effects of the Mass which benefit those who take part in the sacrifice and attend the Mass. These are called the special fruits of the Mass and extensively are without limit, as are also the effects on the entire Church, called the general fruits of the Mass.

 Religious Education Update: 

Children's Mass with the students and family members attending.  Thank you Fr. Nonito for celebrating Mass.  Thank you Denae and Uriah for being lectors, Vanessa, Olivia and Samantha for altar serving and Mya, Marcus, Mile Jo and Taylor for bringing up the gifts.

 We enjoyed a potluck supper afterwards.  Thank you to all who attended and brought dishes to share. 
 

Congratulations to our Packer Football Raffle winner -  Franklin!  Many thanks to all who bought tickets for our football raffle. This money helps fund our Religious Education Program.

The Bishop’s Appeal is a stewardship opportunity for each of us to reach out to thousands of people in search of Jesus’ love. Each gift given supports the ministries of the Diocese of Green Bay which serve our parishes, Catholic  schools and communities. Your gift truly helps bring the heart and hands of Christ to our children, young adults, families and neighbors here in Northeastern Wisconsin. 

Bishop Appeal

What impact does my gift have?  Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal helps Catholic Charities reach out to those in need by providing individual and family counseling.  Catholic Charities teaches people financial responsibility, provides adoption and pregnancy counseling to birth parents and adoptive parents, guides individuals with unplanned pregnancies and offers other counseling services. Your gift brings faith formation to people of all ages.  Parishes and Catholic schools are able to provide strong religious curriculum, train educators and youth leaders and supports Camp Tekakwitha summer camp for our youth. Within parishes, your gift assists in training and supporting pastoral ministers, parish staff, deacons and lay ministers.  It supports outreach ministries, adult faith formation and we also support campus ministries for young adults.  These are just a few ways your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal makes a difference.  What is the average gift?  And how much should I give?   The average gift in 2019 was $211.  Through prayerful consideration, we encourage everyone to consider what they can share with those who have less.  Even small donations add up when everyone participates. For more information, please visit our website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org.

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 

February 7, 2020

 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

 02/08………Matt and Genevieve Otradovec & family L&D

 02/09…..………………………………………Jessica Moore

 02/10…….............................................................No Mass

 02/11……………….Rev Peter Taylor, Rev Mathew Simon

 02/12…..Deacon Michael Dolezal, Deacon William Doran

 02/13………………………………….…Kateri Prayer Circle

 02/14..………………………………..Those with Addictions

 02/15…………..George & Theodora Vigue & Family, L&D

 02/16…….………………………Josephine & Henry Dodge

Financial Blessings   

 February 1^st & 2nd

THANK YOU FOR GENEROUS DONATION..  

Saturday February 15, 5 pm

Lector         Servers      Eucharistic Minister

Sunday, February 16,  9 am 

Lector          Servers      Eucharistic Minister

Saturday February 22, 5 pm

Lector           Servers      Eucharistic Minister

Sunday, February 23, 9 am 

Lector          Servers      Eucharistic Minister

We would like to serve the precious blood at Mass but we do not have enough communion distributors. We welcome all volunteers to help at any Mass. If you see that there is a need for help due to larger crowds or lack of volunteers, please consider coming forward to help.  Thank you.  

WELCOME! The Lord has called all of us to a new way of living under His wonderful grace as our Savior. May joy and peace be yours as we praise our Lord and grow close to God and one another.  It is a pleasure to have you worshipping with us. If you are considering joining our parish, please talk with Father Nonito or Father Joel or call the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Anyone who has not officially signed up and would like to be a registered member, please stop in the office and fill out a form. It is that easy!

Lectors, Communion Distributors

We are looking for volunteers to lector or distribute communion at weekend Masses. Training will be provided. If you are interested in helping out our parish, please contact the parish office @715-799-3811.  

Building & Grounds

There will be a second collection today for Building and Grounds after Communion

Life in the Spirt Seminar

Mark your calendars for February 10 – March 23^rd for Life in the Spirit Seminar at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. Will meet Monday nights from 7-8:30 pm. More information to follow.

We need your old Cedar & Palms

Ash Wednesday is February 26 this year. We need your old cedar and palms from last year to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Please drop them in a basket at the entrances to church.  Please bring in cedar & palms by 2/16/2020. 

 DRAWING TODAY AFTER 9 AM MASS IN THE HALL 

                                                       Religious Education Green Bay Packer 

Autographed Football Raffle! This Autographed football is in honor of the great Bart Starr, #15

One ticket for $1.00 or Six tickets for $5.00

Tickets available in the front of church before the Saturday and Sunday’s Masses, now until the drawing on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2.  Drawing after the 9:00 am Mass in Barrett Hall.   Fill out the tickets and clip your money to the tickets and place in the Green Bay Packer Raffle ticket box.  Only those ticket with the money clipped to them will be put into the drawing. Good luck!

                                                      Support St. Michael’s Faith Formation Programs!

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Typically run over eleven weeks, each session looks at a different question that people can have

about faith and is designed to create conversation. It’s just an open, informal and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation. An Alpha group will be starting soon for the parishes of St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s. It is for parish members and also for those family and friends who may be questioning and searching for answers to life’s questions. It is for those who regularly come to church and for those especially who don’t. Alpha is for everyone; all backgrounds, all contexts and all ages. Alpha Sessions will take begin on Tuesdays, Feb. 4^th, 6:00 -7:30 PM, at St. Michael’s.

To sign up, please call the parish office or text Deacon Mark @ 715-201-2961.

Fish Dinner 

St. Michael’s is having a fish dinner on Friday March 6^th and March 20^th. We are looking for donations and volunteers. There are slips in the pews. Please bring your donations and put in the basket in the main entrance or drop off at the parish office.  

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.

First Presbyterian  Meal on January 28th 

Thank you to all who volunteered for the First Presbyterian meal that was put on Jan. 28^th by donating food and their time.  The following kids from St. Francis Solanus came to help and did a great job:  Diego Martinez, Alex Burr, Eben Schmidt, Addison Boucher, Maria Damveld and Gracie Damveld.  Thanks again.

Mug Club

The Mug Club support group is for all caregivers. We will meet the first Tuesday of the Month from 5pm – 7pm at the Fellman Center – 607 E Elizabeth Street Shawano. Call Heidi Russell, Director of Aging at 715-526-4686 for more information  

Classes

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. 

Holy Hour

Holy Hour will be  first Thursday of the month, at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  Join us for an hour of prayer

Food Pantry

The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, February 18^th, 1-3 pm. We are still looking for volunteers. Call the Parish Office for more information. 

St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift

Thrift & Gift   be open  Tuesday, February 18^th, 1 to 3 pm.  If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Thrift N Gift. 

Book Share 

Book share is open on the second Sunday of the month immediately following 9 am Mass in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday, February 9th. We are also open when the Food Pantry is open the first and third Tuesday February 4^th and 18^th from 1-3 pm of the month.  We have a lot of new books for all ages, cookbooks, resource books and religious too!  You are always welcome to drop books off either at the entrance to church before Mass or at the church office when they are open. Questions, please call Anne Sulskis at 715-851-0160.  Thank you!

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. 

Mass for the homebound: 

 Mass services for the Homebound are offered by the following TV stations: WACY-TV- channel 32 at 8:00 am Sundays, WBAY-TV-channel 2 at 5:30 am on Sundays. Mass offered online at www.Heartofthenation.org. Check the website for times and dates. 

Parish Office Hours

The Parish Office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to Noon, Wednesday and Friday 9 am – 1 pm.  Please contact Fr. Nonito at the Rectory for urgent matters (715) 994-1337 or Fr. Joel at the Leopolis Rectory (715) 787-3377.

BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.  

    

   02/11/2020 Alpha 6-7:30 pm

   02/18/2020 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm

   02/18/2020 Food Pantry/ Book Share 1-3 pm

   02/18/2020 Alpha 6-7:30 pm

   02/18/2020 Knights of Columbus 7 pm

   02/22/2020 Food Pantry Collection 5 pm Mass

   02/22/2020 Food Pantry Collection 9 am Mass

   02/25/2020 Finance Council 11 – 12 pm

   02/25/2020 Pastoral Council 6 – 7:30 pm

   02/25/2020 Alpha 6-7:30 pm

   02/26/2020 Ash Wednesday 8 am

   02/28/2020 Stations of the cross 6-6:30 pm 

  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 Saturday