St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin January 8, 2023 The Epiphany of the Lord

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

315 N. Main Street, Neshkoro, WI 54960
(920) 293-4211
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Father Dale Grubba, Pastor (920) 295-6209
Email Address: stjamesneshkoro@gmail.com
Website Address: www.stjamesneshkoro.com
PARISH STAFF: OFFICE STAFF:
Parish Council President: Patrick Klier (920) 293-4196 Kathy Walker
Spiritual Advisor: Father Dale Grubba (920) 295-6209 Eunie Ripp
Trustee: Kevin Fitzgerald (920) 787-3797 Mary Klier
Trustee: Jay Johnson (414) 315-7286
Additional Council Members: Joyce Pindel, Steve Schultz, Rebecca Van Scyoc, Paula Pfaller
Choir Director: Lynn Bockenhauer
Maintenance: Dave Ripp
Religious Ed Coordinator: Pam Springstroh (920) 295-6209
CCW President: Cindy LaValliere

MASS SCHEDULE - NESHKORO

WISDOM OF THE POPE
Saturday, January 7 – 4:00 PM From my point of view, God is the light that
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve
Intentions: Darvin Esser
it, and a spark of divine light is within each of us.
Lector: Pierce Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm,
Pierce Reese-Grimm, Charmaine Luczak
December 25, 2022
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies
Envelopes $1,335.00
Sunday, January 8 – 9:30 AM
Offertory 470.00
Intentions: Bernadine Bahn, Marlene Haas
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc Candles 41.00
Eucharistic: Becky Van Scyoc, Dick & Paula Pfaller Christmas Offering 345.00
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft TOTAL $2,191.00
Saturday, January 14 – 4:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Intentions: Members of St. James Parish Jan. 9 (Mon) - 8:00 AM Removal of church Christmas
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm decorations
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer Pam Peirce
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies Jan. 11 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)

Sunday, January 15 – 9:30 AM

Intentions: John & Eleanor Doro
Lector: Paul Kornaus
Eucharistic: Marilyn & Peter Zopf, Jack Nation
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

PRAYER LIST
This week remember Sharon Bennett, C. J. Brudnowski, Susan
DeLain, Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Julia
Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Roberta
Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Donna Paris, FUNERAL MASS FOR FRANCENE CHURCH
Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Joe Schumitsch, Fran (Francene) Church passed away peacefully at her home
Glory Schrader, Barbara Smith, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, on December 30, 2022. She was surrounded by family and
Bob Stahl, Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Ed Wargula, friends throughout her last weeks and enjoyed the company of
Sarah Wehnes, all those affected by COVID-19, and all the those she loved so much.
shut-ins of St. James Parish.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church,
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to family Neshkoro. Visitation will be held at Leikness Funeral Home,
members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, Wautoma on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
(920) 295-6209 or (920) 293-4211, and their names will be listed
in the bulletin the next week so that they may be remembered Please keep in your thoughts and prayers husband, John
with prayers and letters. This week I would ask that you Church, and the family members.
remember shut-ins of the parish.
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CHURCH ENVELOPES
2023 church envelopes should be in the church the weekend of
January 14 and 15. Please pick up your new envelopes once they
arrive.
Once you receive your new envelopes, DO NOT use the old
envelopes, as the number on the new envelopes has changed from
the number on the old envelopes. Thank you from the Parish Rectory
staff.
DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD
ISSUE OF JANUARY 12, 2023:
The Catholic Herald is the place to read Bishop Donald J.
Hying’s latest reflections in his “From the Bishop’s Desk”
column.
Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic
Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic
Herald, contact the parish office at (920) 293-4211. The cost of
the annual subscription is $23.00.

REMOVAL OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT

ST. JAMES PLACE --------------------------------------------------------------
A big THANK YOU to those who donated their time and talents in
helping decorate St. James Place for Christmas and the holiday
season. Everything was beautiful!
The Christmas decorations at St. James Place will be taken down
on MONDAY, JANUARY 9, beginning at 8:00 AM. Volunteers to
help are needed and very much appreciated. Juice, coffee and
treats will be provided for the volunteers. Thank you in advance for
your help.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE DRAWING
FEBRUARY 11 (Saturday) - 6:30 PM
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic School
125 Church Street
Princeton, WI
The Knights of Columbus of Princeton, WI (Council #4774) will
be having a raffle drawing on Saturday, February 11, at 6:30 PM
in the St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Princeton, WI.

• 1ST prize: $5,000

• 2nd prize: $1,000
SAINT PHILOMENA’S BIRTHDAY MASS • 3rd prize: $500
JANUARY 10 (Tuesday) - 11:00 AM MASS • 4th thru 17th prize: $250
(Eucharistic Adoration - 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM)
Only 200 tickets will be sold. There will be a free lunch and cash
Location: St. Mary Help of Christians Church bar. If you have any questions, please call (920) 229-9742.
N565 County Road A --------------------------------------------------------------
Briggsville, WI 53920

Saint Philomena’s Birthday Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday,

January 10, at St. Mary Help of Christians Church,
N565 County Road A, Briggsville, WI 53920. Eucharistic Adoration
will be at 9:45 – 10:45 AM, Mass at 11:00 AM. A free will offering “When you were born,
lunch will be served after Mass. Welcome to all! you cried and the world rejoiced.
Her devoted servant, Susan Hilliard, Caretaker of the National Shrine
of St. Philomena, USA Live your life so that when you die,
the world cries and you rejoice.”
Executive Board Member of the Universal Archconfraternity of
St. Philomena, Italy. Cherokee Proverb

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