November 25, 2018,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.
Anamehawikamek Welcome
ST MICHAEL’S
P.O. Box 610
Keshena, WI 54135 www.stmichaelkeshena.org
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.
Parish Administrator, Fr. Nonito Barra - 715-799-3811 - pastor@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Parochial Vicar Fr. Joel Jores - 715-787-3377 frj@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Deacon Mark Fuller 715-201-2961- deaconmark@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Parish Secretary, Vicki Hermsen - 715-799-3811 - vicki@livingwaterslivingfaith.org
Religious Education Kathy King-Tucker - 715-799-3927 – ltucker@frontiernet.net
Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm September – May
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
KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE: After 8 am Mass on Thursday morning
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Third Tuesday of the month –7 pm,
Grand Knight Paul Marroquin 715-994-0409
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
A Note from Fr. Nonito
We celebrate the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe as we end the church's liturgical year this Sunday. Is Jesus really a king? If so, what is his kingdom all about? And what is its significance for us? It is difficult to imagine that the son of a lowly carpenter leading a ragtag band of ordinary men, bruised and blooded, crowned with thorns, hoisted on the cross could be a king. Perhaps the problem lies mainly in our stereotyped thinking. For us, the word "king" connotes a stately person who rules over the people of his kingdom. Jesus did not deny when he was asked by Pilate, "Are you the king of the Jews?" But then he said, "My kingdom does not belong to this world." Jesus reply simply means that he was not the kind of king Pilate imagined, not a military or political ruler whose kingdom is limited to one place. It rather implies not just a place but God's active rule or reign in people's hearts from which our motives, values, and attitude originate. This is why Jesus declared, "The kingdom of God is within you."
Jesus is truly the king of the universe. He is our king too, asking us not only to recognize his authority but also to reign with him. May we think as Jesus thought, act as he did by forgiving others their faults, showing mercy whenever the opportunity occurs, and accepting everyone. And in doing these, may we also merit one day to live with him forever, our King, our Lord, and our Savior.
The Mass – A slice at a time
The Biblical Readings
The function of proclaiming the readings is by tradition not presidential but ministerial. Therefore the readings are to be read by a reader, but the Gospel by the Deacon or, in his absence, by another Priest. If, however, a Deacon or another Priest is not present, the Priest Celebrant himself should read the Gospel, and moreover, if no other suitable reader is present, the Priest Celebrant should also proclaim the other readings as well. After each reading, whoever reads it pronounces the acclamation, and by means of the reply the assembled people give honor to the Word of God that they have received in faith and with gratitude
There was no Faith Formation on November 21st due to Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes resume November 28th. We will be celebrating Reconciliation with the children on December 5th. We will not have Mass that day or Potluck. After Reconciliation, the children will be making Advent Prayer chains to count down to Christmas.
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.
November 25th, 2018
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
11/26.....………....………………..…………….…..No Mass
11/27......Rev Donald Zuleger, Rev James VandenHogen
11/28.…Deacon Gregory Grey, Deacon Raymond Dubois
11/29...………………………….………Kateri Prayer Circle
11/30………………………………...For the Sick and Dying
12/1………………………………..Antoinette (Tudy) Wilber
12/2…..…………………….Members of St. Michael Parish
Financial Blessings
November 17 & 18
Envelopes | $884.00 |
Loose | $310.00 |
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Saturday, December 1st, 5 pm
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Lela & Matt Schwitzer | - | Jean Thibodeau |
Sunday, December 2nd, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Justin Lepscier | - | Sharon Hoffman |
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Lisa Peters | - | Jim Gilane |
Sunday, December 9th, 9 am
Lector Servers Eucharistic Minister
Kathy Tucker | - | Deacon Mark |
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 Fr. Nonito or Fr. 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.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sat. December 8, 2018
Yes, Immaculate Conception is still a Holy Day of Obligation this year, even if it falls on a Saturday. Catholics are therefore obligated to participate in two Masses that weekend:
1) Mass for the Immaculate Conception (sometime between 4pm on Friday, Dec. 7 and 4pm on Saturday Dec. 8) and
2) Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Advent thereafter as usual.
Holy Day Mass schedule:
Friday, Dec. 7th 6:30 pm St. Michael & St. Mary, Leopolis
Saturday Dec 8th 8 am St. Francis and 8:30 am St. Anthony.
Advent Reconciliation Service
This Advent season, St. Michael Parish will hear confessions from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Wednesday December 5th. This special date and time will be in addition to our regularly-scheduled confessions. On December 12th, St. Mary Leopolis will be having a Reconciliation Service from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time, or just find it difficult to attend a regularly scheduled confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Christ and his Church. We pray that all will take advantage of God's abundant healing grace, forgiveness and love.
Holiday Bazaar
Thank you to Laurie Reiter who organized our Holiday Bazaar this year. It was a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers who baked/decorated cookies, made soup, baked goods or candy, volunteered countless hours setting up/taking down, working the bazaar and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. We could not have done this without all our wonderful volunteers.
St. Francis Annual Christmas Bazaar
St. Francis Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, December 1st, 2018, 9am-2pm. There will be baked goods and candy. Also crafts. There will also be a raffle.
Choir
Envelopes will be in the pews next weekend for Christmas Poinsettias. You can donate money in honor of a loved one. Envelopes will need to be returned to church by the weekend of December 15 & 16.
Advent Reconciliation
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!
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, December 4th and 18th from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bag and personal hygiene items
St. Michael’s Thrift N Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open December 4th and 18th 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.
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.
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE
If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE.
If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact:
Office of Safe Environment
Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305-3825
Telephone: 1-877-270-8174 or 920-272-8174
Email the Office of Safe Environment
We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.
YOU MATTER TO US – THERE IS HOPE!
BULLETIN NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline for new information is 9:00 pm Monday evenings. Contact parish office to Submit.
Mark Your Calendars/Events St. Michael
11/27/2018 Pastoral Council 6:00 pm
11/28/2018 Faith Formation 6:00 – 7:30 pm
12/03/2018 Food Pantry 1 – 3 pm
12/03/2018 Thrift N Gift Noon – 3 pm
12/05/2018 Parish Reconciliation 5:30 – 7:30 pm
12/05/2018 Faith Formation Reconciliation 6:00 – 7:30 pm
12/12/2018 Faith Formation 6:00 – 7:30 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 - 4:00 pm Saturday (Will change to 4 pm 9/8/2018)