March 3, 2019
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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:
Sylvia Wilber
Finance Council Chair:
Andy Sulskis
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
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm
SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:30 - 4:45pm
ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:35 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church
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.
SATURDAY MASS: 5:00 pm SUNDAY MASS: 9:00 am
CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 - 3:45pm ROSARY: Saturday 3:40 pm Sunday 8:40 am
DAILY MASS: Chapel Southside of Church Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Friday 8:00 am
HOLY HOUR: 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: Wednesdays 6-7:30 September-May
Ntes from Father Joel
“Other people naturally see us better than we see ourselves, especially externally. But even internally, at times, when we do expect to know ourselves better, we fail to see certain things in us, until people point them out to us. Hypocrisy is the readiness to see what is wrong with others but the failure to acknowledge our own defects. We may detect what is wrong with us, but we do not want to face or accept it because it may lead us to painful change or swallowing of our pride.
Now the cure for hypocrisy and/or blind spots lies in a healthy regular examination of ourselves, our inclinations, tendencies, motives of actions and decisions and also in allowing others to give us Feedback or mirror defects to us, and also in learning to be mindful of them.
Light comes when we present ourselves as we truly are, when we come out of the darkness of our pretensions.
Yap, this is not an easy lesson to learn in this university called LIFE. Thanks be to God, his grace is always there to help us. In the prayer over the offerings today, we ask of God’s mercy “that what you grant as the source of merit may also help us attain merit’s reward”. God’s grace initiates and strengthens our efforts to face and accept our defects so as to will and to act according to his grace that is at work within us and for us. Welcome to unpredictable Wisconsin March Weather.
Co -Traveler, Fr. Joel
Lent
Lent is historically a time of conversion and preparation leading up to the celebration of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection, otherwise known as the Paschal Mystery. Prayer, fasting, and giving alms are key ways Catholics observe Lent because these are the ways the Jewish people, including Jesus, have always attended to their relationship with God.
Fasting and Abstaining
Because Lent is a time of conversion and preparation, most Catholics are asked to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday that is to eat one main meal and two smaller meals with no eating between meals. There is also the obligation of abstinence which means no eating meat -- on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
The Mass – A slice at a time
On Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful
The series of intentions is usually to be:
It is for the Celebrant to regulate this prayer from the chair. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he calls upon the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with an oration.
On Wednesday February 27th, 2019 the Faith Formation had a discussion about Ash Wednesday and Lent. We viewed three videos on Lenten practices and the meaning of Lent. We also discussed that during Lent you don’t only have to give up something but can do things such as helping out without being asked, pray daily or do something nice for someone else. Riley Tucker practiced two of the songs that we will sing at Ash Wednesday Mass with the children.
Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday No Class but will all attend Mass at 6pm. Afterwards is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share but remember NO MEAT as we abstain on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent.
Please include our Faith Formation children and catechists in your prayers during Lent and as we prepare for the celebration of Easter.
Encounter Lent
Join our school community—and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from church this weekend. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on
Kateri Prayer Circle
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Just one small prayer can change your life. If you or your family 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 715-994-1098
You can also call the parish office with your Prayer request 715-799-3811.
Choir
Do you like to sing? Can you play an instrument? We are looking to get a choir together. If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument and would like to be a part of this choir, please call the parish office at (715) 799-3811.
March 3, 2019
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
3/04.....…..…....……..……….……………..…No Mass
3/05......................Rev Gerald Foley, Rev Martin Fox
3/06….Deacon Stephen Letourneaux, Deacon Kenneth Kabat
3/07.......………………………...…Kateri Prayer Circle
3/08……...………………….Protection of Unborn Children
3/09………………………………………Estelene Ladd
3/10……..Pam Wilber, Paul, Joe, Mark and Dave Sr.
Financial Blessings
March 2 & 3
Envelopes | $720.00
|
Loose | $252.73 |
Bishops Appeal Goal | $6582.00 |
BA Received | $770.00 |
Thrift N Gift | $104.00 |
Saturday, March 9th, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Tony Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Fay Waupochick |
Sunday, March 10th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Justin Lepscier | Donna Smith |
Sunday, March 16th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Ministe
Lela & Matt Schwitzer | - | Deacon Mark |
Saturday, March 17th, 5 pm
Bryan Lepscier | Deacon Mark |
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
8:00 am St. Francis Solanus, Gresham
8:30 am St. Anthony, Neopit
6:00 pm St. Michael, Keshena
6:00 pm St. Mary, Leopolis
Songs for Mass Ash Wednesday
#119 Lord Who Throughout These 40 days, Verse 1&2
# 98 Ashes
#661 Turn to Me
#665 Loving and Forgiving
#617 We are Called, Verse 1
Stations of the Cross
We will be saying Stations of the Cross every Thursday evening from 6-6:30 pm starting Thurs. March 7th. Consider giving a half hour a week in prayer during Lent.
Fellowship Sunday/Book Share
Next Sunday, March 10th will be Fellowship Sunday following 9 am Mass in the Hall. Book Share will also be open. Join us for socialization and doughnuts.
Building & Grounds
There will be a second collection next weekend for Building & Grounds. Please be generous.
FISH FRYMark Your Calendars - St. Michael will be having our first fish fry on Friday, March 8th from 3:30 – 6:30 pm and our second fish fry on Friday, April 5th. We are looking for monetary donations to defray the cost of the fish. Any amount would be helpful and can be given to the Parish Office. Thank You.
Marriage Encounter
SPRING into quality "couple time" together focusing on your marriage during a Marriage Encounter weekend. Green Bay Marriage Encounter invites you to discover how your good marriage can be even better or how to get your marriage back on track. Join them at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality in De Pere on March 22-24. Call 920-544-5166 or visit www.gbme.org for more information or to register.
Experience the Healing Love of God
Special Lenten Healing Mass on April 8, 6 pm at Sacred Heart, Shawano. There will be Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick and Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass and specially trained Healing Ministry teams available for individual prayer.
Mass Intentions
There are a lot of days open to have Masses said for your loved ones in 2019. Please stop in the Parish Office. The Mass stipend is $10.
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 cancelled on March 7th as we will be saying Stations of the Cross on Thursdays during Lent at 6 pm
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, March 5th and 19th from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bags, pork and beans, pasta, canned fruit and Mac & Cheese.
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open March 5th and 19th from Noon to 3 pm. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at the Parish Office or Thrift N Gift. We are currently looking for silverware and we are in need of towels.
Book Share
Book share is open the second Sunday of the month following 9 am Mass in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday. Will you consider hosting one of the Sundays left this year? It would be greatly appreciated! Remember we have books for all ages, lots of 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!
Watch for Slippery Sidewalks/Parking Lots
It’s that time of year for slippery sidewalks and parking lots. Please use caution when walking in and out of Church. SLIPPERY
A Day of Healing for Those Affected by Sexual Abuse: Building Trust Journey of Hope Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Norbertine Center for Spirituality St. Norbert Abbey (Enter off Webster Ave.) The Journey of Hope Team provides a time to gather, pray and talk about the healing process related to the effects of sexual abuse while focusing on ongoing recovery. $10 non-refundable fee due by March 22 (includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials for day). For registration information, please call (920) 272- 8174 or gbdioc.org/JourneyOfHope Sponsored by: St. Norbert Abbey and the Diocese of Green Bay
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 St. Michael
The Parish office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michae
03/05/2019 Food Pantry 1:00 – 3:00 pm
03/05/2019 Thrift N Gift 12:00 – 3:00 pm
03/06/2019 Ash Wednesday Mass 6:00 pm
03/07/2019 Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm
03/09/2019 Building & Grounds Collection
03/10/2019 Building & Grounds Collection
03/10/2019 Fellowship Sunday 10:00 am
03/14/2019 Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm
03/19/2019 Food Pantry 1:00 – 3:00 pm
03/19/2019 Thrift N Gift 12:00 – 3:00 pm
03/19/2019 Knights of Columbus 7:00 pm
03/21/2019 Stations of the Cross 6:00 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 - 4:00 pm Saturday
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