May12,2019

                          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:  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:   Wednesdays  6-7:30 September-May

 Note from Fr. Nonito

Catholics referred to the fourth Sunday of Easter as the "Good Shepherd Sunday." The gospel reading, although very short, clearly points out that Jesus Christ is our Good Shepherd and that all of us should listen and heed to his call: "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand." 

In the first reading taken from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas take upon themselves the responsibility of preaching the word of Jesus Christ to the Jews. These two disciples emphasize the need for listening first to the word of the Lord before preaching it to the people: "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first."  Indeed, we must first listen to the call and respond to it before we let other people listen and respond to God's invitation. If we ourselves are attentive to the voice of the Good Shepherd, we can be assured that people will follow us because of our witnessing of God's call.

In the second reading from the Book of Revelation, John narrates his vision of countless number of people who are saved. And it is the Lamb who is the center of the throne, who will shepherd them. Once more, this reading tells us that it is Jesus Christ who will lead us to our salvation. He is the way that leads us to the Father, if we want to be saved, we must listen to Jesus Christ. However, it is very difficult to listen to him in our society today. There are many people who claim to have all the solutions to the problems that confront us. We ourselves have the tendency to talk too much and forget to listen to others.

We are reminded once again that if we want to share in the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we must be able to always listen to the voice of God. How can we listen to God's voice? First, let us make it a point to read the Sacred Scriptures. We can also pray to him in silence so we can hear his voice within us. But it is very important that we persevere because there are many times when our prayers seem unanswered. However, it does not mean that God does not listen to our prayers.

The path to the kingdom of God is a narrow one but we are assured by Jesus Christ, who once walked through the path of righteousness and peace, that glory and triumph await us. 

In Jesus Christ,

Fr. Nonito

The Mass – A slice at a time

On The Liturgy of the Eucharist

So, even money or other gifts for the poor or for the Church, brought by the faithful or collected in the

Church, are acceptable; given their purpose, they are to be put in a suitable place away from the

Eucharistic table. Now the procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory Chant, which continues at least until the gifts have been placed on the altar. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance Chant. Singing may always accompany the rite at the Offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts.

Meet Our Confirmation Candidate Derek Minch

I am a seventh grader at Shawano Community Middle School. My parents are Brian and Victoria (Missy) Minch. My grandparents were Edwin Wilber & Barbara Waupochick Wilber.  My confirmation sponsor is my family’s very close friend, who we love so very much, Annalee Tucker.  The confirmation name I am requesting is John Paul. I attend Mass and Faith Formation and I am an altar server and help when it is needed in the church. My Catholic faith goes back many generations.  I am ready to take that next step in my Catholic faith.  I am asking for your prayers. Will you please think of me on June 9^th when I receive

my confirmation at the Cathedral in Green Bay. 

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. 

                                                                                               World Day of Prayer for Vocations

  5/13....…..…....……..……….…………….……..…No Mass    

  5/14…………..……………………………….Linda Peterson

5/15.......…....Deacon Gerald Nardi, Deacon Donald Nass

5/16....…..…....……..………………………….Alice Newton

5/17……………...…...…………………Kateri Prayer Circle

5/18 2:00 pm…….Wedding Tyler Paholke & Kristen Wilke

5/18….…………………………Elmira Kaquatosh & Family

5/19……………………..……………….Ruth & James King

 Financial Blessings

May 4 & 5

Building & Grounds Collection

There will be a second collection today for Building & Grounds. Please be generous.

 Saturday, May 18, 5 pm

 Lector        Servers      Eucharistic Ministe 

Pastoral Council

Elections are this weekend. Please vote for who you would like to see on our Pastoral Council and for our Treasurer Trustee. Papers are in the pews this weekend.  Please drop in the collection basket.  

Special Notice! 

Effective May 1^st through August, 2019, the Parish Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm.  Please contact the Rectory if there is an urgent matter at 715-994-1337. 

Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets will be for sale before and after Mass today in the main entrance. If you would like to sign up to sell tickets, please stop by and fill out the sign-up sheet.  Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.   

Raffle Tickets for Festival June 29^th 

Raffle tickets will be for sale before and after Mass today in the main entrance. If you would like to sign up to sell tickets, please stop by and fill out the sign-up sheet.  Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.   

Building & Grounds Collection 

On May 11 & 12 there will be a second collection for Building and Grounds.  Please be generous.

Fellowship Sunday/Book Share

Next Sunday, May 12^th, following 9 am Mass will be Fellowship Sunday. Please join us in the Hall for coffee and doughnuts in the hall.  Book Share will also be open.  

Parish Office Hours

Effective May 1^st through August, 2019, the Parish Office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 1 pm.  Please contact the Rectory if there is an urgent matter at 715-994-1337.

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.

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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 Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm.

Mother Mary Catherine

Mother Mary Catherine of the Missionaries of the Word will be speaking at Sacred Heart at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 14. She will share with us her love of Jesus, her desire to help all of us grow closer to him.

Wedding Bands  

Tyler Kevin Paholke & Kristen Marie Wilke - III 

Food Pantry

The food pantry will be open Tuesday, May 21^st,  1-3 pm. We are in need of volunteers for a few hours on a Tuesday once a month.  

St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift 

Thrift & Gift will be open Tuesday, May 21^st, Noon 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 the second Sunday of the month, May 12^th, in conjunction with Fellowship Sunday following 9 am Mass.  Remember we have 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 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.  

05/11/2019 Building & Grounds Collection

05/12/2019 Building & Grounds Collection

05/12/2019 Fellowship Sunday/Book Share   Following 9 am Mass

05/21/2019 Finance Council   11 am

05/21/2019 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm

05/21/2019 Food Pantry 1-3 pm

05/25/2019 Food Pantry Collection

05/26/2019 Food Pantry Collection

05/28/2019 Pastoral Council   6 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