Oct.4,2020

                                                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, Friday 9 am -1 pm 

HOLY HOUR:  1^st Thursday of the Month from 6-7 pm

 KATERI PRAYER CIRCLE:  After 8:00 am Mass Thursday morning 

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 Pastor:

Jesus tells us the parable about a landowner who sent his servants to get the produce of his vineyard from the tenants. When the servants were maltreated, he decided to send his own son thinking that they would respect him, but the son himself was killed. Of course, the landowner is the image of God. The vineyard represents Israel. The servants sent by the landowner are the prophets. The tenants are the religious leaders of Israel. The son that was sent  by the landowner  is Jesus. Obviously, the parable shows the basic message of God's tremendous love for us, and our ingratitude and hardness of heart.

We are all just tenants which should make us realize that there is someone like the landowner who is greater than ourselves, God.  And a good question for all of us to ask ourselves is whether we not only have been ungrateful to the landowner, but have also been  abusive to our fellow tenants. Have we hurt, have we fooled, have we manipulated our fellow tenants? Have we made life miserable for them? Better to raise these questions now, rather than  be convicted of these when we come face to face with our Creator.

 In Jesus Christ,

Fr. Nonito

The Mass: A Slice at a time

Holy communion is to be given under the species of bread alone or, in accordance with the liturgical laws, under both species or, in case of necessity, even under the species of wine alone. (Canon 925)

The usual way of administering Communion continues to be under the species of bread, according to a multi-secular discipline based on the dogmatic affirmation of the full and perfect presence of Jesus Christ in each of the sacramental species, recommended because of the danger of spilling the Precious Blood, and of the natural repugnance that might be felt on sharing the same chalice.

The Canon’s reference to the liturgical norms means that communion under both species cannot be undertaken arbitrarily. Those norms refer to the prudent judgement of the bishop, who can authorize it.

The most convenient way should be chosen, in order that communion might be distributed with the dignity, piety, and decorum due the sanctity of the sacrament, and all danger of irreverence carefully avoided. In any case, the method whereby the chalice is passed from one communicant to another, or taken directly from the altar by each one, is not approved.

Religious Education Update 

Due to the current COVID situation, St. Michael’s Faith Formation classes will not be starting this September.  It is our believe 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 will send 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. 

Community Events Aging & Disability Resource Center 

October 13  – Free virtual class regarding recognizing the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s Disease beginning at 10 am.  To register please go to: 

https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ResourceView/Index?id=1772869&profileDefinitionld=93

October 15  – Free virtual class regarding recognizing the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s Disease beginning at 10 am.  To register please go to: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ResourceView/Index?id=1793467&profileDefinitionld=93

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 

2tth Sunday in Ordinary Time  

10/04…...........................................………….…Earl Planz

Financial Blessings Sept 27 & 28

(No Mass)

Thank for your generous donations!  

Church Envelopes

Our envelopes for the fiscal year 2020-2021 are in the main entrance. Please pick these up.  Thank you. 

THANK YOU FOR GENEROUS DONATION.

Sunday, October 11, 9 am 

Sunday, October 18, 9 am

Handicap Entrance

 

Parish Office Limited Hours

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. 

Food Pantry

The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, October 6^th and 20^th  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 Yard Sale      

Thrift N Gift will be open Tuesday, October 6^th and 20^th noon to 3 pm. We will also be having a special sale on Friday, October 9^th from 3-6 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. We will once again be accepting donations. Call the Parish Office for drop off times.   

Mark your calendar for Friday, October 9^th, 3-6 pm Thrift N Gift and Garage Sale.  We will be selling items inside the store and out in the parking lot at St. Michaels.  Social distancing will be enforced.

There is a lot of merchandise to be sold at very reasonable prices.  

Book Share, October 6^th and 20^th  1-3 pm with social distancing enforced. Two may come into the Book Share at a time. Masks required.  

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 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