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August 25/26, 2018| Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
W e l c o m e t o t h e P a r i s h C o m m u n i t i e s o f
ST. MICHAEL & ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ST. MICHAEL – Suring ST. MICHAEL STATION – Chute Pond ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST – Gillett
Fair Expo Building, Zippel Park
Polka Mass at 10:00 AM
Featuring Music By Maroszek’s
New Generation Band
Food, Children’s Games/Prizes
Live/Silent Auction
Cash Raffle Prizes:
1st—$500, 2nd—$250
3rd—$100
4th & 5th—$50
6th & 7th—$25
St. John’s 12th Annual
‘Festival and Polka Mass’
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ST. MICHAEL & ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 2 Visit our Web site at http://stjohnstmichael.com
St. John and St. Michael Catholic Parishes are vibrant faith communities committed to living the Gospel of Jesus Christ through lives of prayer, service and education while ac-tively proclaiming “all are welcome.”
DISCIPLES ON THE WAY
A Message from the Pastor
I am writing this message in the days leading up to St.
John’s annual festival. I’m looking forward to the
day . . . and especially to celebrating my first Polka
Mass as we don’t have Polka Masses in Myanmar
(though I am used to playing and enjoying Polka mu-
sic)!
This summer, I’ve had the opportunity to attend sev-
eral church picnics, and I’ve enjoyed the food, music,
and camaraderie. Last Sunday, I visited St. Mary’s of
the Lake Parish in Lakewood for the parish picnic at
which Father Phillip Dinh-Van-Thiep celebrated an
outdoor Mass for more than 600 people!
What a beautiful tradition we have! I see that Church
festivals are about more than food and music. They are
also about coming together as people of faith, and
celebrating and sharing friendship with the broader
community. The parishioners at St. Mary of the Lake
were celebrating their centennial and 100 years of
blessings. As we have reached this milestone, we
know we have much to be thankful for.
See you at the festival!
God bless us all!
Fr. Robert Ni Ni
Looking Ahead Sun., August 26 St. John Festival
Begins with Polka Mass at 10:00 Mon., August 27 Knights of Columbus Mtg.
7:00 PM at St. Anthony Church Wed., August 29 Bingo, Woodland Suring
2:00 PM Mon., September 3 St. John and St. Michael
Office Closed
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
"This saying is hard; who can accept it?" The words of
Jesus' disciples in today's Gospel must sound familiar.
At some point in our lives, you and I have said it about
some article of our faith. Christianity makes firm
demands on our ethical behavior and gives no easy
answers for suffering. Many disciples were confused
and dismayed by Jesus' words in the Bread of Life
Discourse. Not all of them, however, had the same
reaction.
When the disciples question Jesus' teaching, he
confirms its truth. "The words I have spoken to you are
spirit and life." For some, Jesus' reassurance was not
enough. These disciples do not question Jesus further
or wrestle with their lack of understanding. The mighty
deeds Jesus has done fade to the background. "Many
of his disciples returned to their former way of life and
no longer accompanied him." For them, their doubt
proves too much.
Jesus turns to the Twelve, knowing that confusion
lives in their hearts as well. Peter answers. "Master, to
whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
We have come to believe and are convinced that you
are the Holy One of God." Notice this is not a
confession of perfect understanding. It is a confession
of faith in Jesus. The precise words may still confuse
them, but they believe the One who said them.
In our own lives, we face doubt, confusion, and
disillusionment in our Christian faith. The same choice
available to the disciples is available to us. Do you
have faith in Jesus, even when you lack perfect
understanding? Will you stay or will you go? What do
you do with your doubt?
Good luck to Kaylee Simon and Alex Young (this
year’s recipients of the St. John Christian Women’s
Scholarship) as they head off to college. May they
continue to serve others and God as they journey
through life.
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AUGUST 25/26, 2018 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
3 Visit our Web site at http://stjohnstmichael.com
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SUPPORT
Needed Each Week………………………….$2110.00
Received Aug. 18/19 ...................................... $1902.00
ST. JOHN PARISH SUPPORT
Needed Each Week ......................................... $1912.00
Received Aug. 18/19 ...................................... $1579.00
LIVING LIVES OF MERCY
The final 6:00 PM Saturday Chapel Mass will be
Saturday, September 1st. The Mass will resume
again next Memorial weekend. Please help spread
the word!
Suring Labor Day Weekend
Suring will hold its annual Labor Day celebration
August 31– September 3. Events include a truck and
tractor pull, demolition derby, and “Conquer Suring
Hill” 5K/10K. The Suring Lioness will have their chili
cook-off on Saturday, September 1 and their pie stand
will be open Monday, September 3 following the 88th
annual Labor Day Parade. A complete list of events
can be found at: facebook.com/SuringLaborDay
Knights of Columbus Meeting-Council 4869
Monday, August 27th at 7:00 PM
St. Anthony’s Church, Oconto Falls
Food Pantry Help Needed
The parish community of St Michael will
bag groceries for the Care/Share Food
Pantry at St. John Lutheran church, 101
Main St. Gillett (the clock church), on
Wednesday, September 19th. We need helpers from
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. If you can help with this
worthy project, please call Phil or Elaine Fischer at
920-842-2314 or come to church on Wednesday,
September 19th. Your help is always appreciated. You can also help-out by donating cleaning and
personal care items as well as non-perishable foods.
Donated items can be placed in the back of the church.
The food pantry distributes the third Wednesday of
every month.
St. Michael Hosts Bingo at Woodland
St. Michael will host bingo at Woodland Village
Nursing Home in Suring this Wednesday, August 29th
at 2:00 PM. If you have some time to share we would
love to have you join us!
Gillett Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 29th, Noon to
5:30 PM
Gillett Library Community Center,
204 E. Main Str., Gillett
Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome!
Call Cora for an appointment 855-2304
Suring Area Historical Society Upcoming Events
Labor Day weekend Brat/Burger Fry. Friday,
Aug. 31st at Lotter’s BP Suring from 9 AM-4 PM.
The SAHS Suring Museum will be open for view-
ing on Sat. Sept. 1st. From 10 AM – 4 PM. Come
& see our newly acquired items.
The Suring High School All Class Reunion/
Homecoming. Saturday Sept. 1st at Red Maple
Country Club.
BANNS I
Andrew Lefevre
&
Rebecca Timm
Thank you to all who have come together to make St.
John’s annual festival a success. To all those who
helped plan and organize the event, and to all the vol-
unteers who helped with numerous jobs to make this
day possible. We would also like to thank those who
donated items for the festival, and extend a special
thank you to The New Generation Polka Band for be-
ing a part of our Mass.
Join us today for activities, great food, and music. On
the auction block will be a 100th Season Commemora-
tive Green Bay Packer Canvas (compliments of Me-
unier’s Riverwood Gallery), an autographed 2017 GB
Packer football, golfing fun, an assortment of organic
meat, beer and wine baskets, and many other items too
numerous to mention. Come and join us for a day of
music, fun, food and fellowship!
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AUGUST 25/26, 2018 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4b ST. MICHAEL & ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 4a
MASS INTENTIONS For the Week of Aug. 27 - Sept. 2
ST. MICHAEL - CHUTE POND
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
6:00 PM † Open SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
7:30 AM † Open
ST. MICHAEL - SURING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
8:45 AM † Dave Reise
By Tammy Reise
ST. JOHN - GILLETT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
4:00 PM † Open SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
10:00 AM † Open
MINISTERS OF THE MASS
CHUTE POND
SATURDAY 9/1 6:00 PM
Ministers of the Word Donna Vande Wettering
Ministers of Communion Ardis Poquette Paul Ponsegrau
Len Pelishek SUNDAY 9/2 7:30 AM
Ministers of the Word Deb Smith Ministers of Communion Bob Clark John Lubenske
SURING SUNDAY 9/2 8:45 AM
Ministers of the Word Steve Robillard
Ministers of Communion Steve Robillard Audrey Gilligan
Barb Truttman
Hospitality Ministers Ron & Kris Christensen
Ministers of Altar Cash Van Bellinger Greeters
GILLETT
SATURDAY 9/1 4:00 PM
Ministers of the Word Allison Huber
Ministers of Communion Felecia Kroll Alice Grogan
Stephanie Schmutzer
Hospitality Ministers Barb Makoski Ben Penkivich
Ministers of Altar Erich Schmutzer Tim Huber
Greeters Alice Grogan Hannah Elsner SUNDAY 9/2 10:00 AM
Ministers of the Word Mary Gerbers
Ministers of Communion Cliff Gerbers Mary Clark
Mary Matuszewski
Hospitality Ministers Chad Frank Ben Frank
Ministers of Altar Kallie Frank Tyler Frank
Greeters Chad Frank Ben Frank
Readings for the Week of August 26, 2018
Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-
3, 4-5 [3]/Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10, 11-
12, 13 [13b]/Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-
5 [1]/Mk 6:17-29
Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
[1]/Mt 24:42-51
Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11
[5]/Mt 25:1-13
Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 33:12-13, 18-19,
20-21 [12]/Mt 25:14-30
Next Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
[1a]/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk
7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Open Dates For Mass Intentions
St. Michael Parish
Suring, Sun.: Sept., 2, 9, 30
Chute Pond, Sun.: Sept., 2, 9, 23, 30
Sat.: Sept., 1 St. John Parish
Saturdays: Sept. 1, 15, 22
Sundays: Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want
to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to
whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal
life. We have come to believe and are convinced
that you are the Holy One of God." - Jn 6:67-69