St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin May 8, 2022 4th Sunday of Easter

Father Grubba: (920) 295-6209

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

ARTICLE SENT TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD

REGARDING ST. JAMES PARISH OF NESHKORO, WI
Attached to this bulletin is an article that was posted in the
Catholic Herald on April 28, 2022 regarding St. James Parish
life in Neshkoro, WI. The article was written by Patrick Klier, the
MASS SCHEDULE - NESHKORO President of the St. James Parish Council.

Saturday, May 7– 4:00 PM

3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions WISDOM OF THE POPE
Intentions: Charles Kasubaski, Judy Dolderer
Fear closes doors, freedom opens them, and even
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm, when the space for liberty is small, it opens a
Pierce Reese-Grimm window.
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies

Sunday, May 8 – 9:30 AM

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Congratulations to Reyna Zahn, a second grader and St. James
Intentions: Norb & Bernice Wargula, Carol Thelen parishioner (and one of our newest altar servers, along with her
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc older sister, Eleanor Zahn), on your First Holy Communion at
Eucharistic: Dick & Paula Pfaller, Kathy Walker St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on May 1, 2022, with Pastor Father
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft Bill Evans.
Saturday, May 14 – 4:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
Intentions: Donna Krentz
Lector: Glory Schrader
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies

Sunday, May 15 – 9:30 AM

Intentions: St. James & St. John’s Parishioners
Lector: Al Allbaugh
Eucharistic: Kathy Walker, Lynette Konopacki
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

PRAYER LIST
This week remember Sharon Bennett, Richard Doro,
Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Ben Grassel, April 30 – May 1, 2022
Julia Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Steve Lind,
Envelopes $1,577.00
Father James McNamee, Roberta Naparalla, Carole Nation,
Mary Jean Nielsen, Donna Paris, Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Candles 19.00
Vic Schiro, Joe Schumitsch, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, Offertory 544.25
Bob Stahl, Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Bill Warmbier, Sarah Building & Improvements 120.00
Wehnes, all those affected by COVID-19, and all the shut-ins of TOTAL $2,260.25
St. James Parish.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to family May 10 (Tues) - 12:30 PM CCW Meeting
members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, (920) 295-6209
May 11 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
or (920) 293-4211, and their names will be listed in the bulletin the
- 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting
next week so that they may be remembered with prayers and
letters. This week I would ask that you remember…Shut-ins of the May 11 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)
parish.
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St. James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin May 8, 2022 4th Sunday of Easter

FROM THE PASTOR

Father James McNamee, who has helped us out many times
by saying Masses and coming for Communal Penance, is facing
serious health issues. Your prayers in his hour of need would
be deeply appreciated.
Father Grubba

DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD

ISSUE OF MAY 12, 2022:

This week’s Graduation section of the Catholic Herald features
Catholic schools from across the diocese. In addition, every
week the Catholic Herald includes coverage of national and
international news from Catholic News Service.

NATIONAL COMBINED COLLECTION WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Next weekend, May 14-15, the National Combined Collection Happy Mother’s Day! Allow Jesus to be Lord of your marriage
will be conducted in our parish. This collection is combining the relationship. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
following individual collections: Black & Indian Missions, Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences on June 24-26
Catholic Promotion of Authentic Human Development, Catholic (Geneva, IL); September 16-18 (Madison, WI), or October 21-23
Communications Campaign, Catholic Home Missions, Catholic (Brookfield, WI).
University of America, Collection for the Archdiocese for the For more information, visit our Website at: alifetimeoflove.org
Military Services, Retirement Fund for Religious. or call (888) 574-5653.
Your help and support is critical. Please take this week to
pray about the support you can provide. Brochures and
envelopes will be at the church entrance doors next weekend
for your donation.
Diocese of Madison Stewardship & Development Meaning of
Patron Saints’ Names
ICE SAINTS - 2022
Gardeners, prepare yourselves! It is time to begin the
planting season any time after Saturday, May 14. • JENNIFER
On May 11, 12 & 13, we celebrate the feast of the “The White Wave” (English), or
“Ice Saints”, Mamertus, Pancras and Gervais. According to the “The White Phantom” (English)
Germans, after these saints rode through the Rhine Valley, it
was safe to plant. The French mark these days on their • PEDER
calendars as days when sudden killer frosts are likely. Please “The Rock” (Latin)
keep in mind that these three days are followed by the feast of
Cold Sophie. I’m just the messenger!
Father Grubba
ANNUAL BLUE MASS
The annual Blue Mass in honor of police, fire, and other first PASSAGES OF KINDNESS
responders will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 PM
at St. Bernard Church, 2438 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI. “Whene’er a noble deed is wrought,
Bishop Donald J. Hying will be the principal celebrant. All Whene’er is spoken a noble thought,
personnel, both active and retired, are invited to attend in full
Our hearts, in glad surprise,
uniform, regardless of faith. Members of the public are also
encouraged to attend. To higher levels rise.”
After Mass, there will be a reception held in the parish hall Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
sponsored by Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care. For
more information, contact Dick Rinehart, retired Madison police
officer, at rdrinehart@charter.net.
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