November 8th, 2020
32nd 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
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 Deacon
We hear in today's gospel of the wise virgins who were ready when the bridegroom appeared because they brought oil with them to keep their lamps bright. The foolish virgins did not think about bringing extra oil for their lamps and when they had to go and buy more, they missed the wedding feast. An elderly friend of mine once shared with me that he has his funeral coffin all bought and paid for, purchasing it from Trappist monks who make coffins as part of their ministry. He also has his funeral service all arranged as well. As a deacon, I was required to have my funeral liturgy completed before ordination but alas, I have not yet bought my Trappist-made coffin. It seems other needed things in life get in the way and demand more immediate attention. Still, all these funeral preparations my friend has made is quite impressive to me. But what is even more impressive is his preparation of a life well lived, ready for that day when he meets our Lord. You see, my friend has lived a life of deep faith and quiet charity. No touting his own horn or looking for marks of respect in the marketplace. My friend has lived a simple wisdom which understands that our time on earth is short but eternity is forever. Likely, this is the wisdom that Jesus wants of us so we can enter his kingdom with our lamps burning bright. We need oil for our lamps and to wisely have that oil with us always. The oil that lights our lamps will be the ways we have loved God and put our faith into action through humble charity to others. This kind of wisdom can be practiced by all.
Upon Further Reflection:
A retired deacon called his doctor. “Is it true, he asked, “that the medication you prescribed for me has to be taken for the rest of my life?” Yes, deacon,” the doctor assured him. “I’m afraid so.” After a few minutes of silence, the deacon said, “Well, Doc, if it is my time to go, I should be ready, after serving God all my life.”
“What are you talking about?” asked the doctor
The deacon said, “My prescription is marked No Refills!”
In His Mercy,
Deacon Mark
The Mass: A Slice at a time
The celebration and distribution of the Eucharist may take place on any day and at any hour, except those which are excluded by the liturgical laws. (Canon 931)
There are two days a year on which it is forbidden to celebrate Mass: Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Except for Viaticum, Holy Communion cannot be given on Holy Saturday; except for Viaticum and communion of the sick, on Holy Thursday, it may only be given during Mass and on Good Friday, only within the celebration of the Passion of Our Lord. In any case, apart from these exceptions and particular requirements for the Eucharistic celebration on Holy Thursday, the most convenient hour should be chosen, so that the participation of the faithful may be as great as possible.
Religious Education Update
Due to the current COVID situation, St. Michael’s Faith Formation classes will not be meeting. It is our belief that “Parents/guardians are their children’s primary and principal educators”. This guideline and philosophy of the Bishops’ of the United States is our motivation. We are sending packets to help teach children about God’s love and our Catholic faith. Every month we will send out a month’s worth of weekly lessons that go along with the Gospel reading of the week with other teaching materials about the traditions of our Catholic faith. If you wish to have the packets sent to your home, please call the parish office or pick up a form in the entrance to church.
Mass Reopening
Mass will be open at 50% capacity. If you are at high risk, please sit in the reserved front pews, socially distanced. Temperature, masks and social distancing will be enforced for the remainder of the church
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
November 8, 2020
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
11/07…………………………………………...Fred Zalaznik
11/08..The people of St. Michael, St. Francis, St. Anthony and St. Mary
11/09……......……………………………………….No Mass
11/10….Rev William VanderHeyden, Rev Donald Zuleger
11/11….Deacon Mark Mullins, Deacon Thomas Mahoney
11/12…………………………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
11/13……………Those who have no one to pray for them
11/14……………………………………...Joseph Otradovec
11/15………………………………………….…Elaine Pelky
Financial Blessings Oct. 31 & Nov. 1
Envelopes | $ 953.00 |
Loose Collection | $ 70.00 |
Food Pantry | $ 25.00 |
Fundraiser | $ 300.00 |
Building & Grounds | $ 5.00 |
Thank for your generous donations!
Liturgical Ministers
Weekday - 8 am Temp Taker/Sanitizer
Nov 10 | Nov 11 | Nov 12 | Nov 13 |
Vicki H | Pat G | Vicki H | Kitty G. |
Lector Usher Temp Taker
Saturday Nov. 14, 5 pm
Fay Waupochick | Tony Waupochick | Anne Sulskis |
Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 am
Jim & Ellie Sokoly | Cookie Vigue | Bob Vigue |
Weekday - 8 am Temp Taker/Sanitizer
Nov 17 | Nov 18 | Nov 19 | Nov 20 |
Anne S | Pat G | Vicki H | Kitty G. |
Saturday Nov. 21, 5 pm
Lector Usher Temp Taker
Pat Gwidt | Karen Lynch | Karen Millett Metzler |
Sunday, Nov. 22, 9 am
Ruth Lewis | Ellie Sokoly | Jim Sokoly |
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 $1,819 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.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cancelled
Alvin J. Rathsack & Elmo Novelli Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mass for Deceased of St. Michael
The Ghost Supper has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. There will be Masses said on Saturday, Nov 14 at 5 pm and Sunday, Nov 15 at 9 am for the Faithful Departed of St. Michael’s in the past year. A letter was sent to each family stating the Mass that their loved one’s name will be called. Call the Parish Office if you have any questions regarding this.
Responsible for our own destiny
The refusal of the wise virgins to share may appear selfish. But here we are not talking really about lamps and oil but about people and life. There are certain things you cannot borrow or inherit. Your parents or my parents may have been the best people in the world. If so, that is a blessing beyond measure. But for all that it cannot be taken for granted that we will automatically become decent caring men and women. We can learn from one another, be inspired by one another, but in the last analysis we shape our own destiny. Character cannot be transferred or borrowed. We must build it for ourselves.
The same is true of the faith. Parents and other people are reminded that it is their responsibility to hand on the faith to the younger generation. But again faith is not like a farm of land or a legacy. It cannot be given by a parent to a child. Yes, all kinds of encouragement and good example can help enormously, but in the end, the young person as they grow up to maturity must accept or reject the invitation in his or her own heart.
The arrival of children of their own can often be a decisive moment for young parents as regards the faith. Some never seem to come back, but always remember God has his own way of welcoming people home even if along unexpected routes.
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, 6-7pm. This will start in December.
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, November 17th. 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,November 17th.h 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
11/12/2020 Worship Committee 5:00 pm
11/14/2020 Baptism Prep 9-11 am
11/17/2020 Finance Council 11 am
11/17/2020 Thrift N Gift/Garage Noon – 3 pm
11/17/2020 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
11/17/2020 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 – 10:00 am Sunday
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