NOVEMBER 26th, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH 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 and the holy sacraments of the Catholic Church by integrating sacred symbols and spiritual practices of the Menominee.
ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St Anthony Church is a community of people where a
sense of belonging welcomes one and all;
where tradition and culture offer deeper
faith,hope and love;
Where religious education becomes pathway to our identity.
St. Anthony Church is a community of people
Where you belong forever.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S and St. Anthony's
P.O. Box 610 P.O. Box241
Keshena, WI 54135 Neopit, WI 54150 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 St. Michael, Vicki Hermsen - 715-799-3811 - vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Parish Secretary St. Anthony, Mary Harte – 715-756-2361 – stanthony@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Religious Education Kathy King-Tucker - 715-799-3927 – ltucker@frontiernet.net
Find us on Facebook: stmichael Keshena and stanthony Neopit
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:
The fifth element of the kerygma experience is Re-Creation.
Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension into heaven paved way for the coming of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit so that the presence of God may continue in His people, at the same time to empower the Church (in general), he established in her mission. In other words, we continue to encounter God through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and still experience Him in our lives, giving us the sense of mission as Disciples of Christ.
After my Ordination to the Priesthood, I felt even more the grace of God in my life. I knew something had changed in me, and I am aware of the much expected responsibility I have to take. There were a lot of instances where I can say that the Holy Spirit truly works in me, especially in my ministry. I remember when Jesus told his disciples not to worry with what they are to say when they will be brought to court in front of their persecutors, the Lord indeed will speak on your behalf, He will put His words into your mouth; sometimes I totally forgot what I have prepared in my sermon but conscious of the presence of the Holy Spirit I call upon the Lord to help me what to say, it was amazing! Unbelievable! Some people would approach me after I gave some spiritual talks and tell me; ‘father, that was inspiring what you said about in your talk, and I ask them did I really say that?’
When we were confirmed we not only became ‘soldiers’ of Christ, moreover we receive the Holy Spirit in us so that we may testify and share Jesus himself to others. I’m sure blessed especially when I received the Sacrament of the Holy Orders that I may share the goodness and the love of God he has given me.
Fr. Francis, m.f.
The Mass: A slice at a Time - The Liturgical Year
When we gather as God’s family, we become one of the primary symbols we talked about earlier. We become an assembly of people, gathered for a purpose. We become the body of Christ, each of us having a role and a place in the body- just as an eye and a hand and a foot all have a job in a body. At Thanksgiving, do you notice if someone is missing? The family feels incomplete, and we hope maybe next year everyone can make it. In a similar way, we all have to be at Sunday Mass or else the body is incomplete.
FAITH FORMATION
Classes will resume Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 5:30.
On the first Wednesday of the month, starting Wednesday, December 6th, the Faith Formation children will be going to Mass at 6 pm instead of class. Parents/grandparents are encouraged to attend with their child/children. There will be NO MORNING MASS that Wednesday.
Confirmation Candidates News
Next confirmation class will be Wednesday, November 29th.
CALLING ALL ST. MICHAEL’S CHILDREN!
We need your help in decorating our Christmas tree this year. We are calling for all of St Michael children to make a Christmas ornament to hang on our Christmas tree. The ornaments can be up to 5 inches wide and long. Place the finished ornaments in the Christmas box in the front entrance of church. If you want to have your ornament returned be sure to clearly have your name on your ornament. Share your Christmas Spirit!
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RETURN TO ST. ANTHONY’S
Wednesday, Nov 8, religious education classes began. Classes start at 6:00 and meet in the community center. Please pass the word. Classes offered include Baptism and First Communion preparation. If you have any questions or need additional information please call Mary Harte at 715-756-2361. Thank you.
GROUP BAPTISMS AT ST MICHAEL’S AND ST ANTHONY’S
Father Joel is planning to offer the sacrament of baptism as a group event. The baptisms will be for newborns to children aged 6 yrs. Baptisms will be held at St. Michael’s on Saturday, Dec 16th following the 4:00 Mass with preparation on Saturday Dec. 2nd at 2 pm, at St. Anthony’s on Sunday, Dec 17th immediately following the 10:30 Mass with preparation on December 9th at 2 pm and South Branch immediately following 10:30 Mass on Monday, January 1st. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact the parish offices. Information about preparation will follow.
BAPTISMS:
Through the Sacrament of Baptism St. Michael’s welcomes to our Catholic Faith Community Gabriella Marie Rose White, daughter of Adam White Sr. and Ashley Madosh. May God’s love and presence be with her as she begins her Journey of Faith.
St. Anthony’s also welcomes Isaac Raymond Timor Graham, son of Sharon Wayka and Raymond Graham. Congratulations to Isaac and his parents, may they know many blessings.
November 26th, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
St. Michael
11/27………..……….………….……………………………………….No Mass
11/28………………………………….Rev Ryan Starks, Rev Larry Seidl
11/29 ………….…….Deacon Gerald Nardi, Deacon Donald Nass
11/30………….…………..…………….…………….…Kateri Prayer Circle
12/01………….…………..…………….……..Volunteers of St. Michael
12/02 ……….………………….……………………………...Robert KIinzing
12/03……..Members of St. Michael Parish, Living & Deceased
St. Anthony
11/26 ……………………………………….…Bernard Buck” Skenadore
12/03…...………………………………………………..Barbara
November 18 & 19, 2017 Financial Blessings
St. Michael Nov. 18 & 19
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Envelopes |
$684.00 |
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Loose |
$438.00 |
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Thrift N Gift |
$561.21 |
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St. Anthony November 18
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Envelopes |
$ |
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Loose |
$ |
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Building & Grounds |
$ |
Lector Servers Eucharistic
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Delberta Pethke |
Isabella Waupochick |
Tony Waupochick |
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Kathy Tucker |
Derek Minich |
Deacon Mark |
Saturday, December 2, 4:00 pm
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Delberta Pethke |
Isabella Waupochick |
Tony Waupochick |
Saturday, December 9, 9:00 am
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Lela & Matthew Schwitzer |
Ashley Moses |
Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday, December 10, 9:00 am
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Joe Michel |
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Delberta Pethke |
St. Anthony Liturgical Ministers
Sunday, November 26, 10:30 am
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Joel Doxtator |
Ally and Daryl |
Yvonne Ramos |
GIVING TREE
St. Michael’s Giving Tree is now up. The items on the tree are for our local community of Menominee County Reservation CBRF and Maehnowesekiyah Domestic Violence Program. Pick an ornament off the tree, buy the gift and return wrapped with tag attached by December 17th.
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
There are envelopes in the pews to collect money for Poinsettia plants for Christmas decorating in honor of a loved one. Envelopes need to be returned by December 17th. Thank you.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Worship Committee at St. Michael’s is looking for people interested in joining the Committee. We are responsible for the weekly preparation of the church, holidays, decorating, etc. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Thank you in advance for considering this.
CELEBRATION TIME
Fr. Joel will be celebrating his 23 year anniversary of his ordination and Fr. Francis will be observing his 11 year anniversary. They are inviting you to join them Friday, Dec. 22 at St. Anthony’s from 12pm to 1pm for a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited! Please call Mary in the parish office with any questions.
BAPTISM STIPEND:
Why do I have to pay a stipend to get my baby baptized? This question has come up recently. When a person is baptized, there is a gown and a candle given at the ceremony. This $10 goes to the church to cover costs for these items.
DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS:
St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s Worship Committees will be decorating their churches for Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 17th immediately following the 9am and 10:30am Mass. We are looking for volunteers to help us. There will be a potluck after decorating in Barrett Hall. St. Anthony’s will not be serving potluck due to the 1:00pm Packer game. Please join us in making our church beautiful for Christmas.
VOILENCE IN CHURCHES:
In the aftermath of the shooting in Texas, our parish will be meeting today (Sunday) Nov 26th at 1:00 pm in Barrett Hall to discuss what the Diocese suggests that we, as parishes, do to prevent this tragedy from happening locally. Please join us for coffee and conversation.
PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE:
We are looking to make a special pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine on this Feast Day of the Blessed Mother on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. We wish to organize a carpool for our pilgrimage to this special shrine. If you are interested in attending, sign-up sheets are on bulletin boards at church entrances, sign-up by November 30, 2017. Tentative Schedule: Leave from St. Francis Solanus parking lot by 6:15am. Arrive at Shrine10:45am, Confession at 11:00am, Mass at 12:15pm, walk the grounds after Mass and eat. Return to St. Francis Solanus parking lot.
THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF GREEN BAY:
Discover the history of the Diocese of Green Bay in a richly illustrated book. These books sell for $30 and are available at the Parish Office and will be available in the future after Mass.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Worship Committee at St. Michael’s is looking for people interested in joining the Committee. We are responsible for the weekly preparation of the church, holidays, decorating, etc. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 715-799-3811. Thank you in advance for considering this.
ST. MICHAEL’S THRIFT & GIFT:
Thrift & Gift will be open December 5th and 19th. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at Parish Office or Thrift & Gift if open. We need towels. Thank you.
ST. MICHAEL AND ST. ANTHONY FOOD PANTRIES:
Both Food Pantries will be open December 5th and 19th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. St. Michael’s is in need o
ST. MICHAEL’S BOOK SHARE:
WINTER GIVEAWAY
CELEBRATION TIME
Fr. Joel will be celebrating his 23 year anniversary of his ordination and Fr. Francis will be observing his 11 year anniversary. They are inviting you to join them Friday, Dec. 22 at St. Anthony’s from 12pm to 1pm for a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited! Please call Mary in the parish office with any questions.
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Tuesday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
St.Michael's Parish Office Hours:
Office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am to 3 pm., Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 1 pm. If you have an urgent matter, please contact Fr. Joel or Fr. Francis.
St. Anthony's Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Fr. Joel will have office hours as follows:
Tuesday – St. Michael’s
Wednesday – St. Francis
Thursday – St. Anthony
Mark Your Calendars
11/28/2017 Alpha Training Green Bay 7 – 4 pm
11/28/2017 Grief Group St. Anthony
11/29/2017 4 Parish Penance Service St. Francis 5:30 – 8 pm
12/3/2017 Book Share St. Michael 10 am
12/12/2017 Finance Council St. Michael 11 am
12/12/2017 Pastoral Council St. Michael 6 pm
12/12/2017 Secretary Meeting St. Francis 9:30 am
12/13/2017 Adoration/Holy Hour St. Anthony
12/19/2017 Knights of Columbus St. Michael 7 pm
MASS TIMES:
St. Michael – 4:00 pm Saturday/ 9:00 am Sundays
St. Anthony – 10:30 am Sundays
St. Francis Solanus – 8:30 am Sundays
St. Mary – 10:30 am Sunday
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