St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin December 11, 2022 3rd Sunday of Advent

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, December 10 – 4:00 PM Take risks, even if it means making mistakes.
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
Intentions: Lydia Pinterics, Norbert & Bunny Wargula
Lector: Glory Schrader December 3-4, 2022
Eucharistic: Kathy Fitzgerald, Fran Church,
Envelopes $1,285.00
Charmaine Luczak, Pam Peirce
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies Offertory 397.25
Candles 18.00
Sunday, December 11 – 9:30 AM Building & Improvements 292.00
Intentions: Bernard & Keith Naparalla, Bernadine Bahn
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc TOTAL $1,992.25
Eucharistic: Becky Van Scyoc, Darlene Zahn, Jack Nation
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
Dec. 14 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)
Saturday, December 17 – 4:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions Dec. 15 (Thurs) - 3:00 PM Cenacle
Intentions: Charles Kasubaski, Karen & Helen Drover, Dec. 19 (Mon) - 8:30 AM Church Christmas Decorating
Tom LaPinske
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm Dec. 21 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm, - 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting
Pierce Reese-Grimm, Karen Moriarty
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies

Sunday, December 18 – 9:30 AM

Intentions: Living Members of the CCW, J. J. Wheaton
Lector: Paul Kornaus
Eucharistic: Lynette Konopacki, Dick & Paula Pfaller
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

PRAYER LIST CHRISTMAS DECORATING AT ST. JAMES

This week remember Sharon Bennett, C. J. Brudnowski, Susan DECEMBER 19 (Monday) - 8:30 AM
DeLain, Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald,
Ben Grassel, Julia Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Come join in the fun by helping us decorate St. James Church for
Steve Lind, Roberta Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Christmas on MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, at 8:30 AM. Coffee and treats
Donna Paris, Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, will be provided afterwards.
Joe Schumitsch, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, Bob Stahl, Steve
Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Ed Wargula, Sarah Wehnes, all those
affected by COVID-19, and all the shut-ins of St. James Parish.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK

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.
CHRISTMAS CANDY CANES AND STOCKINGS
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, candy canes in small
stockings telling the story about Jesus will be handed out to all
children (one per child) at the church entrance.

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE – 2022

DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD
Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24)
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 15, 2022:
4:00 PM - Princeton Each week the Catholic Herald includes coverage of local,
5:30 PM - Neshkoro regional, national, and international news related to Catholic
Midnight - Princeton people, places, and things. This issue includes a special
Senior-Retirement section filled with content geared specifically
toward older adults.
Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25)
Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic
8:00 AM - Princeton Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic
9:30 AM - Neshkoro Herald, contact the parish office at (920) 293-4211. The cost of
the annual subscription is $23.00.

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BLESS OUR PRIESTS COLLECTION FOR DIOCESAN

RETIRED PRIESTS
Please remember the retired priests of our diocese by making a
gift to the Bless Our Priests collection. This collection is used to
directly support all retired priests’ welfare including the rising
cost of healthcare, long-term care, and medical costs. Please
return your gift in the envelopes available at all Masses this
weekend. Your generosity supports retired priests from all
11 counties of our Diocese of Madison! NATIVITY PLAY
DECEMBER 17 (Saturday) - 5:00 PM (prior to Mass)
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1211 W. Main Street
Princeton, WI
The youth will again this year perform the Nativity Play on
Saturday, December 17, at 5:00 PM (prior to Mass). The first
CATHOLIC EXPRESSIONS CALENDARS practice will be Wednesday, December 7, at 5:00 PM in the
Catholic calendars for 2023 are available at the entrances of the school gym for any youth that would like to participate. If you
church, compliments of Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home & have any questions, please contact Pam Springstroh at
Crematory in Princeton. (920) 295-3541.
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A POWERFUL STUDY ON THE BLESSED MOTHER

LESSONS AND CAROLS
BEGINS JANUARY 3, 2023
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with DECEMBER 18 (Sunday) - 4:00 PM
the Blessed Mother, will place you in the midst of the powerful
Location: Holy Name Heights Chapel
drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her
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sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing
Madison, WI
us ever closer to her divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will
change you forever. She will become a part of your daily life and You are cordially invited to attend the annual service of Lessons
help you to become more like Christ. and Carols with Bishop Hying and the Diocesan Choir of Madison
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, at on Sunday afternoon, December 18, at 4:00 PM in the chapel
St. John the Baptist School in Princeton beginning of Holy Name Heights. This beautiful and festive service is
January 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM and continuing every Tuesday for making a return after a two-year absence.
8 weeks. For more information or to register for the study: call --------------------------------------------------------------
Pam Springstroh at (920) 295-3541 or email springstroh@stjohn
prince.org. Thank you.

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