St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin March 5, 2023 2nd Sunday of Lent

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

Saturday, March 4 – 4:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
Intentions: Mike Doro
Lector: Pierce Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer, Pam Peirce
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies
THAT’S IT, FRIENDS!
Sunday, March 5 – 9:30 AM Many full moons have passed (467 to be exact) since
Intentions: Richard Doro, Bunny Wargula June of 1985 when I left St. Joseph’s parish in
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc Waterloo, WI and became the pastor of St. John’s,
Eucharistic: Marilyn & Peter Zopf, Jack Nation
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft
Princeton and later St. James, Neshkoro. God has filled
my life with more blessings than I deserve –
Saturday, March 11 – 4:00 PM unbelievable, a dream. In June, I’ll be moving to
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions Endeavor, WI to develop the Our Lady of Guadalupe
Intentions: Members of St. James Parish Shrine with no intention of slowing down. The years
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm,
here have been the best. Thanks.
Pierce Reese-Grimm, Karen Moriarty Father Dale Grubba
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies

Sunday, March 12 – 9:30 AM WISDOM OF THE POPE

Intentions: Marlene Haas Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a
Lector: Paul Kornaus lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which
Eucharistic: Lynette Konopacki, Dick & Paula Pfaller gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction.
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

PRAYER LIST February 25-26, 2023

This week remember Sharon Bennett, C. J. Brudnowski, Susan Envelopes $1,599.00
DeLain, Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald, Julia
Offertory 505.00
Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, Steve Lind, Marge
Matthias, Roberta Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean Nielsen, Candles 32.00
Donna Paris, Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Building & Improvements 70.00
Joe Schumitsch, Glory Schrader, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski,
TOTAL $2,206.00
Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Ed Wargula, Sarah Wehnes, and all
the shut-ins of St. James Parish.
COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK March 8 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement)
When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to family March 10 (Fri) - 5:00 PM Stations & Adoration (in small church)
members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, (920) 295-6209 March 14 (Tues) - 6:00 PM Communal Penance (Princeton)
or (920) 293-4211, and their names will be listed in the bulletin the March 15 (Wed) - 6:30 PM Communal Penance (Montello)
next week so that they may be remembered with prayers and letters. March 15 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass
This week I would ask that you remember shut-ins of the parish. - 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting

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DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD

ISSUE OF MARCH 9, 2023:
The Catholic Herald keeps readers up to date with coverage
A FRIENDLY REMINDER of events happening around the Diocese of Madison. This week
Don’t forget to send in your Diocesan Annual Appeal envelopes. includes a special Building & Renovation section focused on
Thanks. projects big and small.
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.

A BIBLICAL WALK THRU THE MASS

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND ADORATION
Stations of the Cross, followed by a half hour Adoration, will be
held on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) in the
small church at 5:00 PM. Join us and make this part of your
Lenten observance.
St. John’s in Princeton has begun a scriptural tour thru the
prayers, hymns, and rituals of the Liturgy. Practically every part
of Mass finds its inspiration in Scripture. The program consists
of five 30-minute video presentations. A session will be shown
each Sunday after the 8 AM Mass. The program begins
approximately 8:50 AM.
Session #3 (March 12).
No signup is necessary. Study guides will be available to
those who would like one.

LENTEN REGULATIONS For more information contact: Kathy Smith (402) 210-6978 or
Mike Horzewski (920) 229-1602.
Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound
to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent,
including Good Friday.
Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday and are
under 59 years of age are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday Fasts: only one --------------------------------------------------------------
full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each
one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal.
Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days. When
health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does
not oblige. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from
these prescribed minimal penitential practices.
ROCKIN’ OLDIES PARTY (free community event)
APRIL 1 (Saturday) - Doors open at 3:00 PM
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Del Ray’s)
- 6:30 – 10:30 PM (Our House)
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS) RICE BOWL Location: City Inn
CRS Rice Bowl is a staple on the table of Catholic families 689 Broadway Street
across the country during Lent. This simple cardboard box is a Berlin, WI
tool for collecting Lenten alms – and comes with a Lenten Come enjoy the night and take yourself back to the time when
calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with Rock ‘n Roll was born! Join us for old-fashioned family fun!
activities, reflections and stories. Raffles, auction items, 50/50, food.
Rice Bowl boxes are available for pickup at the church This is a yearly fundraising event hosted by “Unimaginable Hope”.
entryway. Turn in your gifts at the end of Lent to St. James, or
donate online at crsricebowl.org/donate. Thank you in advance For more information: email: unimaginablehope@gmail.com
for your generous donations. --------------------------------------------------------------
PASSAGES OF KINDNESS
“But with everlasting kindness
I will have compassion on you,”
Calling all Catholic Men to become better men, husbands, says the Lord your Redeemer.
fathers and grandfathers by joining the Knights of Columbus.
Isaiah 54:8 NIV
For more information, contact Patrick Klier at
(920) 293-4196 or Guy Eichsteadt at (608) 296-1927.
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