St. Michael's Parish
January 24, 2021
Third 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, Jesus inviting Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him and if they have the courage to follow, Jesus will lead them on a wonderful adventure. This adventure might not be easy but it will be fulfilling and lead to true peace and joy. This invitation from Jesus is also offered to us. Invitation has been the theme of the gospel readings these past two Sundays and it seems appropriate to offer another invitation to you as well. My invitation to you is to participate in Alpha Online. In the bulletin these past few weeks, you would have seen an ad about Alpha Online and a promise of details to follow. The details are now here! We have had Alpha programs offered in the past but this will be the first time that Alpha is being offered virtually.
What is Alpha? It is a series of sessions, exploring with others, the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is 11 weekly sessions plus an optional retreat time in the middle. Each session includes time to get to know new people, time to watch a video, and time for discussion of that video. It will be offered in the Zoom format and you can participate in the comfort and safety of your own home. Alpha Online will start on Thursday, February 11th from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM. We will be meeting virtually on Zoom for eleven weeks. This might also be an opportunity to invite other family members, who no longer attend church, to see if this might interest them. They can come and see if Alpha is relevant for them and if not, there is no obligation to stay. There is no cost to attend for anyone.
To register or have additional questions, please contact Deacon Mark at mpfull7@gmail.com or 715-201-2961. Please give this Alpha Online invitation prayerful consideration. I would suggest that it would be a great thing to do for Lent this year!
Upon Further Reflection
A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?"
"I wouldn't know what to say," the little girl replied.
"Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother said.
The little girl bowed her head and said: "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"
In His Mercy,
Deacon Mark
Silver Society Club Virtual Cafes
Image your loved one engaging in activities, having fun and participating in conversation. Virtual cafes provide an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. The event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their care partner, family and friends. Contact Mary Jo, Dementia Care Specialist with ADRC to register or with any questions (715) 526-4712. Events will be hosted on the second Friday of each month from 10-11 am. Upcoming dates: February 12, 2021.
The Compass will publish Valentine messages on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Deadline: Wed. Jan. 27 2021 MAIL YOUR MESSAGE (30 words or less) along with this ad and a check or money order for $15 (made out to The Compass) to:
The Compass
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305
For more info:(920) 272-8212
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“God did not tell us to follow Him because He needed our help, but because He knew that loving Him would make us whole.”
Irenacus of Lyons
Religious Education Update
Due to the current COVID situation, St. Michael’s Faith Formation classes will not be meeting. If you wish to have packets sent to your home, please call the parish office or pick up a form in the entrance to 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
January 24, 2021
The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
01/23…………………………..….Don & Gerald Kaquatosh
01/24……………………………………….…Robert Geimer
01/25..……………………………………………….No Mass
01/26…Rev Dean Domborwski, Rev Celestine Byekwaso
01/27….. Deacon Richard Simon, Deacon Steven Rocchi
01/28…………………………………….Kateri Prayer Circle
01/29……………..The People of St. Michael, St. Anthony,
St. Francis and St. Mary
01/30………………..Josephine Dodge & Arthur Chapman
01/31………………………….…Sarah & Francis Frechette
Financial Blessings Jan. 16 & 17
Envelopes | $2,533.00 |
Loose Collection | $ 112.00 |
Building & Grounds | $ 25.00 |
Thank for your generous donations!
Liturgical Ministers
Lector Usher Temp Taker
Saturday, January 30, 5 pm
Lisa Peters | Jean Thibodeau | Dave Thibodeau
|
Sunday, January 31, 9 am
Kathy Tucker | Anne Sulskis | Karen Millett Metzler |
Saturday, February 6 30, 5 pm
Karen Millett-Metzler | Don Fields | Judy Fields |
Sunday, February 7, 9 am
Justin Lepscier | Doug Hermsen | Vicki Hermsen |
Return Palms
“Souper Bowl” to go, St. Francis Hall, Gresham 2/7/21
Chicken Dumpling, Chili, Cheesy Potato and Ham will be available. Soup to go will be sold by the quart ($8.00).
Please fill out order form located in the entrances to church or the parish office and return in the collection basket or to the parish office with your money by next Sunday, January 31st. Pick up will be Sunday, Feb 7th from 10 am – 12 pm in St. Francis Parish Hall.
Alpha Online coming early February 2021! Watch for details!
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, 8:30 am in Church.
Food Pantry
The food pantry will be open on Tuesday, February 2nd and 16th, 1-3 pm. . 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, February 2nd & 16th, 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
01/26/2021 Finance Council 11 am
01/26/2021 Pastoral Council 6 pm
01/28/2021 Worship Committee 5:00 pm
02/02/2021 Food Pantry 1-3 pm
02/02/2021 Thrift N Gif Noon – 3 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