October 7, 2018, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
Deacon Mark Writing
Many times life can seem like a rat race and the rats are usually winning! We can all become a victim of the “tyranny of the urgent,” where things that seem like they need our immediate attention get priority over things that are truly important. For example, I might tell my family that I have some phone calls I urgently need to make and, therefore, I neglect sitting down to dinner on time. In this scenario, I place a few “needed” phone calls over the importance of talking and connecting with family members at the dinner table. By the time I do come to dinner, I have missed most of the important shared conversations. This is a tyranny of the urgent which needs an antidote if we are to be really happy.
Jesus understood this harried human condition and that is why he invited his disciples to “come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while" (Mk 6:31). Jesus knew that from time to time our souls needed rest and renewal. This time of rest and renewal is also called making a retreat. This call for rest and renewal is really for all of us. As a deacon, I am required to make a retreat each year but I learned the importance of making a retreat many years before. I also understand how easy it is to talk oneself out of going on a retreat. How would everything and everyone survive without me if I go???? Again, the tyranny of the urgent can be very strong.
This month there are two retreat experiences available for people of our parishes. The first one for women is ending this weekend and has been well attended. The second retreat experience is for men and will take place Oct. 26-28th at Camp Tekakwitha on nearby Loon Lake. This week-end away is called an Emmaus Retreat, and is a wonderful opportunity for relaxation, prayer, renewal, and fellowship. Retreats can be experiences where the Lord can touch us deeply with his healing love and friendship. I invite all men to take a leap of faith and experience God on this retreat. For more information, please contact me at 715-201-2961 or my home phone @ 715-524-5094.
In His mercy,
Deacon Mark
The Mass – A slice at a time
The Kyrie, eleison
After the Penitential Act, the Kyrie, eleison, (Lord have mercy), is always begun, unless it has already been part of the Penitential Act. Since it is a chant by which the faithful acclaim the lord and implore his mercy, it is usually executed by everyone, that is to say, with the people and the choir or cantor taking part in it. Each acclamation is usually pronounced twice, though it is not to be excluded that it be repeated several times, by reason of the character of the various languages, as well as all of the artistry of the music or of other circumstances. When the kyrie is sung as a part of the penitential act, a “trope” precedes each acclamation.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Needed
Come help celebrate the Mass by joining us as a lector or Eucharistic minister on Saturday or Sundays. Eucharistic ministers must be confirmed Catholics.
Preparation is minimal and the rewards of this service are enriching and fulfilling. Please contact the Parish Office at St. Michaels if interested. (715) 799-3811..
Faith Formation
On Wednesday October 3rd classes and the Living Rosary were cancelled due to inclement weather. We will meet Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 6-7:30 pm. There is still time to register for classes.
Confirmation
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO BE CONFIRMED. Confirmation classes are being offered on Wednesday evening 6:00 to 7:30. For more information stop in on Wednesday, October 3rd at Barrett Hall.
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.
Respect For Life Prayer
Gentle St. Francis you were so devoted to the humanity of Christ. Your heart burst with appreciation toward God
for taking on human life. You saw beauty and goodness in all living things - in birds that sing, the fish that fill our waters, and all that lives in nature.
Help us to imitate your reverence for life wherever it may be. Especially, humble Francis of Assisi, help us to help others to see the worth of each living, unborn baby sheltered in its mother's womb.
May all mankind have the grace to understand that these tiny, budding lives have the right to live, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2018
10/7….....………....………………..…………….….No Mass
10/8…......Rev Milton Suess, Rev William Vander Heyden
10/9.Deacon Kenneth Bilgrien, Deacon Anthony DeBroux
10/10…...………………………..…...…Kateri Prayer Circle
10/11..……………………………………………...Vocations
10/12…...................................Jolene Kaquatosh & Kinsey
10/13………….…Petronel Keshena Martin, Wayne, Jane,
Betsy Martin and Sally Kitson
Financial Blessings
Oct. 6&7
Envelopes | $ 758.00 |
Loose | $ 971.45 |
THANK YOU FOR DONATION
Saturday, October 13, 9 am
Fay Waupochick | Isabella Waupochick | Tony Waupochick |
Sunday, October 14, 9 am
Rayna Tucker | - | Kathy Tucker |
Lisa Peters | - | Deacon Mark |
Sunday, October 21, 9 am
Rayna Tucker | - | Kathy Tucker |
Let us remember in prayer Frances “Jeannie” Pyawasay who has been called by God to eternal life. We also remember her family and friends, and pray that God will give them consolation and peace.
St Joseph Cross
The cross at West Branch, St. Joseph Cemetery is complete. We would like to thank Delberta Pethke for her persistence in raising funds to buy this cross and to Steve Wilber for building the base.
Building & Grounds
There will be a second collection next weekend for Building and Grounds.
Diaper Collection
There will be a diaper collection during the month of October. Please put in entrance to church or bring your donation to the Parish Office. Thank you.
Expectant Parents
All soon to be new parents are invited to our first New Expectant Parent Get Together! We hope to offer suggestions and answers to nonmedical worries and questions. A group to share experiences and hopefully assuage fears and worries of the huge upcoming change in your life. The first get together will be held after Mass on Sunday, October 21st. Please invite anyone you know who is (are) expecting their first child, soon to be mothers and fathers are welcome! Refreshments will be served! If anyone would like to help, please contact Anne Sulskis 715-851-0160 or email sailkees@yahoo.com.
Thrift & Gift Furniture Garage:
We are looking for some strong individuals to help with pick up of furniture and miscellaneous household items. The current volunteers doing this job are in their 70’s and 80’s. It is getting very difficult for these volunteers to load/unload furniture. This would not be a great time commitment. When we get a call for a large pick up, a time would be set up. If you are interested in helping, please call the Parish Office at 715-799-3811
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open Tuesday, October 16th from 1-3 pm. We are in need of brown paper bags, personal hygiene items.
St. Michael’s Thrift & Gift
Thrift & Gift will be open October 16th. If you have a donation, it can be dropped off at Parish Office or Thrift & Gift. We are currently looking for silverware and we are in need of towels. All money made at Thrift & Gift/Furniture Garage is given directly to the Food Pantry. The Food Pantry buys food as needed. Thank you.
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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!
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
10/10/2018 Faith Formation
10/14/2018 Annual Meeting Barrett Hall 10 – 11 am
10/16/2018 Church Cleaning 10 am
10/16/2018 Thrift & Gift Noon – 3 pm
10/16/2018 Food Pantry 1 – 3 pm
10/16/2018 Knights of Columbus 7 pm
10/17/2018 Faith Formation
10/24/2018 Faith Formation
10/26/2018 Spaghetti Dinner 5 – 7 pm
MASS TIMES:
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)