St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin December 5, 2021 2nd Sunday of Advent

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
E-mail Address: stjamesneshkoro@gmail.com

WEBSITE ADDRESS: stjamesneshkoro.com

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

MASS SCHEDULE - NESHKORO

WISDOM OF THE POPE
To listen to the Lord, we must learn to contemplate, feel his
Saturday, December 4 – 4:00 PM
constant presence in our lives, and we must stop and converse
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
with him, give him space in prayer. Each of us … should ask
Intentions: Walter Naparalla
ourselves, “How much space do I give the Lord? Do I stop to
Lector: Glory Schrader
talk with him?” Ever since we were children, our parents have
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer, Pam Peirce
taught us to start and end the day with a prayer, to teach us to
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies
feel that the friendship and the love of God accompanies us …
Praying together is a precious moment that further strengthens
Sunday, December 5 – 9:30 AM family life, friendship! Let us learn to pray more in the family and
Intentions: Deceased members of the CCW as a family!
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc
Eucharistic: Dick & Paula Pfaller, Kathy Walker
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

Tuesday, December 7 – 5:30 PM

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION VIGIL MASS
Intentions: Members of St. James Parish

Saturday, December 11 – 4:00 PM

3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions THANK YOU FROM THE CCW!
Intentions: Kenneth Finnemore, Charles Kasubaski A big THANK YOU to all who participated in this year’s
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm CCW annual Basket Raffle Sale. Thanks to all the ladies who
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm, put the baskets together, all who helped sell the tickets, and
Pierce Reese-Grimm especially to all the participants that purchased tickets.
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies Congratulations to all the winners and thank you again for
helping support the CCW.
Sunday, December 12 – 9:30 AM
Intentions: Loretta Warmbier, Manda Macuk
Lector: Paul Kornaus November 27-28, 2021
Eucharistic: Joyce Pindel, Lynette Konopacki Envelopes $1,356.00
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft
Candles 18.00
Offertory 391.50
PRAYER LIST
Building & Improvements 100.00
This week remember Sharon Bennett, Barbara Faccio,
Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Ben Grassel, Julia Hampton, TOTAL $1,865.50
Dick & Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Roberta Naparalla, Carole
Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Stan Parafiniuk, Donna Paris, Jason
Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Joe Schumitsch, Bob Stahl, COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Julie Swartz, Joyce Vetrone, all those affected by COVID-19, Dec. 7 (Tues) - 12:30 PM CCW Meeting & Cookie Exchange
and all the shut-ins of St. James Parish. Dec. 7 (Tues) - 5:30 PM Vigil Mass – Immaculate Conception

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK Dec. 8 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA Meeting (in basement)
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to Dec. 15 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
family members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, - 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting
(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.

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GO MAKE DISCIPLES CORNER
Jesus said to them again “Peace be with you. As the Father has
sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed
on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins
you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are
retained.”
John 20:21-23
BLESS OUR PRIESTS COLLECTION
NEXT WEEKEND!
Bless Our Priests Collection for Diocesan Retired Priests
Please take advantage of this opportunity to offer support to the
retired priests of our diocese by helping provide for their retirement
needs. Your donation will help serve those who have faithfully
served us! Thank you.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
If you are interested in signing up for Religious Education classes for
the Fall 2021-2022, you will find signup sheets on the table at the
entrance of the church. Also, there is a form to sign up for
First Reconciliation and First Communion Classes. If you have any
questions, please feel free to give Pam Springstroh
(Religious Education Coordinator) a call at (920) 229-6843.
DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 9, 2021:
This week’s Catholic Herald features a special section with
articles to enrich your family life. Each week the Catholic Herald
also gives its readers a Catholic perspective on national and
international news with articles from Catholic News Service.
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December 5, 2021 2nd Sunday of Advent
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SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
DECEMBER 8 (Wednesday) - 6:30 pm
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
277 E. Montello Street, Montello, WI
Come enjoy beautiful Advent and Christmas music and
scripture reflections. The choirs of St. John the Baptist and
Good Shepherd Parishes will unite to provide the musical
selections and the evening concludes with a lavish reception in
the Fr. Marquette Center. Everyone is welcome!
For more information: call (608) 297-7423
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ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES
St. John’s is taking orders for traditional Christmas cutout
cookies. The price is $6.00 per dozen. Cookies are being
made on Friday, December 10. Pick up time is from 1:00 PM
to 4:00 PM at St. John’s Catholic School. To order, call
Cheryle Nickel (920) 295-6577, Patti Garro (920) 299-6016, or
Becky Streck (920) 295-6209. Proceeds go to Wisconsin’s
Original Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in
Endeavor, WI.
PASSAGES OF KINDNESS
“Life teaches us to be less harsh
with ourselves and with others.”
Goethe