St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday

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

WISDOM OF THE POPE

What zest life acquires when we allow ourselves to
be filled by the love of God!

March 25 – April 2, 2023

Envelopes $3,412.00
Offertory 1,197.25
Candles 39.00
MASS SCHEDULE - NESHKORO Building & Improvements 337.00
Sunday, April 9 – 9:30 AM Initial Offering 100.00
EASTER SUNDAY TOTAL $5,085.25
Intentions: Blessings for a good growing season
Lector: Paul Kornaus COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer, April 11 (Tues) - 12:30 PM CCW Meeting
Karen Moriarty, Lynette Konopacki, April 12 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA Meeting (in basement)
Dick & Paula Pfaller April 19 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft - 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting
Saturday, April 15 – 4:00 PM FROM THE PASTOR
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions This is it, friends. My final Easter at St. John’s and St. James. The
Intentions: Dick & Rita Doro Easter season has always been a special time for me. Memories that will
Lector: TBA always stay with me include the Passion Play that our students performed
so well. It brought tears to the eyes of those who watched it, unlike when
Eucharistic: TBA
it was simply being read. I was so proud of being able to present it to
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies
Patrick Tuite, Ph. D, who traveled here from the Speech and Drama
Department at the Catholic University in Washington D.C. to watch and
Sunday, April 16 – 9:30 AM critique it.
Intentions: Lillian & Ed Disterhaft
Lector: TBA Holy Thursday night was always special because of the young ladies
Eucharistic: TBA who did a marvelous dance routine while preparing the altar for the
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft Eucharistic Prayer. That evolved into something very colorful and
meaningful.
PRAYER LIST Who can forget the Easter Vigil that started with a thunderstorm and a
This week remember Sharon Bennett, C. J. Brudnowski, Susan “God creating the world” atmosphere during the Old Testament readings
DeLain, Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Julia about light. That was followed by the fire pit and the tiki torch procession
leading to the back of the church where the Easter candle was lit. The
Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Marge
Easter Proclamation and then the two-minute drill to collect all those little
Matthias, Roberta Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen,
candles supervised by Johnny Luzenski from his place in Heaven. Then
Donna Paris, Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Joe Schumitsch, on to the most meaningful of Easter liturgies.
Glory Schrader, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, Steve Sobeski,
Julie Swartz, Ed Wargula, Sarah Wehnes, and all the shut-ins of It’s been great! I’ll miss celebrating Holy Week with you.
St. James Parish. Stay in touch by following Father Dale Grubba and Friends on
Facebook and You Tube.
Father Dale Grubba
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DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Please pray for Sage Ladwig, Crosby Reetz, and Greta Wagner as
they prepare for their First Holy Communion on May 7.
NOTE: There will not be an issue during Easter Week
(April 13).
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.

Calling all Catholic Men to become better men, husbands,

fathers and grandfathers by joining the Knights of Columbus.
SAVE THE DATE! For more information, contact Patrick Klier at
To our St. James Parishioners: (920) 293-4196 or Guy Eichsteadt at (608) 296-1927.

Your Parish Council has approved (and a committee of

parishioners has met) and has started the planning process to
celebrate Father Grubba’s time with us here at St. James Parish over
the last 24 years.
St. James Parishioners please mark your calendars for
Father Grubba’s Celebration reception and catered dinner here at
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St. James Place.
The date is SUNDAY, JUNE 11, after the 9:30 AM
outdoor Mass. The Mass will be held under a tent on the lawn. The
reception and dinner will be held inside St. James Place.
This event will be for St. James Parishioners and
Father Grubba’s guests. Invitations will be mailed in the next KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHILI SUPPER
couple of weeks to all registered St. James Parishioners. An RSVP Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Princeton, WI
will be required and tickets for entrance to the reception and dinner (Council #4774)
will be mailed back to those who respond.
This is a “no cost” event for all attendees. Funds leftover from APRIL 15 (Saturday) - 4:00 – 7:00 PM
last year’s profitable Parish Festival will cover the costs for this event. Location: St. John’s Catholic School Gym
There is limited seating for this event. 125 Church Street
Further details will be forthcoming in the following weeks. Princeton, WI
Menu: All-You-Can-Eat “BIG BILL’s” Chili & R-Line Hot Dogs,
St. James Parish Council Veggies and Dip AND homemade desserts.
St. James Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
Celebration Planning Committee Proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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PASSAGES OF KINDNESS
“We proclaim the resurrection of Christ
when His light illuminates
the dark moments of our existence.”
A BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mario DeStefanis for volunteering his electrical Pope Francis
expertise for some maintenance needs at St. James Place. It is most
appreciated.

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