St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin January 16, 2022 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Grubba: (920) 295-6209

St. James Parish Rectory: 315 N. Main Street, Neshkoro, WI 54960
(920) 293-4211
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Email Address: stjamesneshkoro@gmail.com

WEBSITE ADDRESS: stjamesneshkoro.com

Mailing Address: 1211 W. Main Street, Princeton, WI 54968

MASS SCHEDULE - NESHKORO

WISDOM OF THE POPE
Saturday, January 15 – 4:00 PM Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions destroyed by vices, drugs, or anything else – God is in this
Intentions: St. James & St. John’s Parishioners person’s life. You can, and you must, try to seek God in every
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm human life. Although the life of a person is a land full of thorns
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies grow. You have to trust God.

Sunday, January 16 – 9:30 AM January 8-9, 2022

Intentions: Jack Nehmer, Peggy Schultz
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc Envelopes $1,805.00
Eucharistic: Kathy Walker, Lynette Konopacki Candles 9.00
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft
Offertory 429.76
Building & Improvements 170.00
Saturday, January 22 – 4:00 PM
Solemnity of Mary 95.00
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
Intentions: Karen & Helen Drover Christmas Offering 60.00
Lector: Pierce Reese-Grimm TOTAL $2,568.76
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm,
Pierce Reese-Grimm
COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies
Jan. 19 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
- 12:30 PM Parish Council meeting
Sunday, January 23 – 9:30 AM
Intentions: Tom Becker & Jan Schiro Jan. 19 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)
Lector: Paul Kornaus
Eucharistic: Dick & Paula Pfaller, Joyce Pindel AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive
You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You
PRAYER LIST
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace
This week remember Sharon Bennett, Barbara Faccio,
You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Ben Grassel, Julia Hampton, Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Dick & Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Roberta Naparalla, Carole
Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Donna Paris, Jason Philps,
John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Steve Schultz, Joe Schumitsch, BISHOP HYING’S VISIT – JANUARY 9, 2022
Bob Stahl, Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Sarah Wehnes, St. James Parish is appreciative that Bishop Donald J. Hying was
all those affected by COVID-19, and all the shut-ins of able to visit and meet our parishioners last Sunday (come and view
St. James Parish. the pictures on the bulletin board). Please continue to keep the
Bishop in your prayers (along with Father Grubba and all the clergy).
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to
FEBRUARY 14-26, 2022
family members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office,
(920) 295-6209 or (920) 293-4211, and their names will be You are invited to join Bishop Donald Hying on a pilgrimage to
listed in the bulletin the next week so that they may be the Holy Land from February 14-26, 2022. We will visit and
remembered with prayers and letters. This week I would pray in the most holy sites, associated with the life of our Lord,
ask that you remember…Shut-ins of the parish. including Bethlehem, Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Capernaum,
Jericho, Jerusalem, and we will conclude in Istanbul, Turkey.
For more information, please call (800) 713-9800 or email
travel@pentecosttours.com.

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BLESSINGS FOOD PANTY OF NESHKORO

Blessings Food Pantry of Neshkoro helps those that live in
Zip Code 54960. They are open the second and fourth
Saturdays of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
St. James is a contributor to the pantry.
ST. JAMES PARISH PICNIC “MINI FESTIVAL” If you know of someone that needs help (or if you need help
AUGUST 14, 2022 (Sunday) yourself), contact the parish office at (920) 293-4211, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, for
It’s never too early to start thinking about our Parish Picnic
additional support.
“Mini Festival”. This year’s date is August 14, 2022 (Sunday).
Mark your calendars!
We are looking for donations for the BIG TICKET Raffle,
prizes for the kids’ games, and the Silent Auction. Thanks for
your support.

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ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL REVITALIZATION

The team, which consists of Randy Sondalle, John Hayashi,
Dave Golz, and Kevin Soda, held a meeting that was open to
parishioners on Saturday, January 8, after the 5:30 PM Mass.
Forty-three people attended. There were many suggestions
made, including the reopening of the school.
NESHKORO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
JANUARY 28 (Friday) - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Zion Lutheran Church
227 N. State Street, Neshkoro WI 54960
To schedule your donation, please call (800) 280-4102.
You may also visit communityblood.org/donor. Log in, click
“Donate Now” and search for sponsor code OT01.
In order to space apart our donors, we kindly request you
ST. JOHN’S - EASTER COOKIES ORDERS
schedule by appointment. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who ordered Christmas cookies in
December. 284 dozen cookies were sold! --------------------------------------------------------------
St. John’s is currently taking orders for cutout Easter cookies.
The cookies are $6.00 per dozen. The cookies will be made on
March 25 and can be picked up on March 25 from 1:00 PM to
3:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.
To order, contact Patti Garro (920/299-6016) or Cheryle
Nickel (920/295-6577). Proceeds from the cookie sale will go to
Wisconsin’s Original Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe in
Endeavor, WI.

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