St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin February 5, 2023 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 THANK YOU to Father Kenneth Frisch for filling in for
Father Grubba for the Masses on February 4 & 5.
Saturday, February 4 – 4:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
Intentions: Darvin Esser, Judy Dolderer
WISDOM OF THE POPE
Lector: Pierce Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm, However dark things are, goodness always
Pierce Reese-Grimm, Karen Moriarty re-emerges and spreads. Each day in our world
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies beauty is born anew.
Sunday, February 5 – 9:30 AM
Intentions: Bernadine Bahn
January 28-29, 2023
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc
Eucharistic: Becky Van Scyoc, Darlene Zahn, Jack Nation Envelopes $1,744.00
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft Offertory 423.00
Saturday, February 11 – 4:00 PM Candles 9.00
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions Building & Improvements 50.00
Intentions: Members of St. James Parish TOTAL $2,226.00
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer,
Pam Peirce, Charmaine Luczak COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies Feb. 8 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)
Sunday, February 12 – 9:30 AM Feb. 11 (Sat) - 4:00 PM St. Joseph Icon on display
Intentions: Lucy Szesternaik Feb. 22 (Wed) - 5:30 PM Ash Wednesday Mass
Lector: Paul Kornaus
Eucharistic: Lynette Konopacki, Dick & Paula Pfaller
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, CHURCH ENVELOPES
Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Marge Matthias, Roberta The 2023 church envelopes have arrived and are ready for
Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Donna Paris, Jason your pick up. They are located on the tables at the church
Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Joe Schumitsch, Glory Schrader,
entrance.
Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Ed
Wargula, Sarah Wehnes, and all the shut-ins of St. James Parish. PLEASE DISCARD YOUR OLD ENVELOPES (the number on the
new envelopes has changed from the number on the old
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
envelopes).
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to family
members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, (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 with prayers and letters. This
week I would ask that you remember shut-ins of the parish.

COPY OF MASS CD FOR SHUT-INS ASH WEDNESDAY MASS (FEBRUARY 22) AT 5:30 PM
Do you know of a shut-in that would like a CD copy of the Mass? If so, Ash Wednesday Mass (February 22) will be held here at
please contact the Parish office at (920) 293-4211. St. James at 5:30 PM. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

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 St. James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin February 5, 2023 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Calling all Catholic Men to become better men, husbands,

fathers and grandfathers by joining the Knights of Columbus.
For more information, contact Patrick Klier at
(920) 293-4196 or Guy Eichsteadt at (608) 296-1927.

ST. JOSEPH ICON

On Saturday, February 11, the Knights of Columbus will
have a picture of St. Joseph with the Christ Child on display
before and after the 4:00 PM Mass in St. James Place. The
picture will also be on display at St. John the Baptist in Princeton
before and after Sunday Mass on February 12.
This picture is referred to as an icon and was blessed by EDUCATION FUND
Pope Francis in 2021. This is an opportunity you won’t want to A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed to the Education
miss. Fund change jar at St. James. We deposited a total of $98.19.
Your generosity is very much appreciated.

HOMETOWN BANK IN NESHKORO

Thanks to our friends at Hometown Bank that have provided
great service over the many years to St. James Parish and the
Neshkoro area. The Neshkoro branch will be closing on
Friday, February 10. Congratulations to Sue on her retirement
from Hometown Bank. We will miss you all.

DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD

ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 9, 2023:
NO GREATER LOVE This week’s Catholic Herald features a retreat section, with
EXPERIENCE THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE CHRIST HAS FOR YOU ideas and options for taking time away to focus on faith. Each
We often hear about Jesus’ passion and death, but imagine week the Catholic Herald also includes national and
experiencing them for the very first time. In No Greater Love: international news from Our Sunday Visitor News Service.
A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, we are going to walk
Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic
step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his agony in the
Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic
garden to his crucifixion on Calvary. Along the way, we will
Herald, contact the parish office at (920) 293-4211. The cost of
unpack the biblical background to these events, the prophecies,
the annual subscription is $23.00.
and most especially, the ways Jesus is inviting us to walk more
closely with him today.
No Greater Love is a five-part Bible study program that begins
February 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM. For more information I MET GOD
or to register, contact Pam Springstroh at (920) 259-3541 or
springstroh@stjohnprince.org. I met God in the morning
when my day was at its best.
No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s
His presence came at sunrise,
amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you
through the last hours of Christ’s life. like a glory in my breast.

Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic All day long the presence lingered,
expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed all day long he stayed with me,
light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience and we sailed in perfect calmness
a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s ore a very troubled sea.
immeasurable and unconditional love for you – grow closer to
Jesus than you ever have before. So I think I know the secret,
learned from many a troubled way.
You must seek him in the morning,
if you need him through the day.

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