St.

James Parish Neshkoro, Wisconsin December 18, 2022 4th 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: [email protected]
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 PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE SICK

When someone is seriously ill or in the hospital, it is up to family
Saturday, December 17 – 4:00 PM members to notify Fr. Grubba or the Parish Office, (920) 295-6209
3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions or (920) 293-4211, and their names will be listed in the bulletin the
Intentions: Charles Kasubaski, Karen & Helen Drover, next week so that they may be remembered with prayers and
Tom LaPinske letters. This week I would ask that you remember shut-ins of the
Lector: Parker Reese-Grimm parish.
Eucharistic: Pearl Reese, Parker Reese-Grimm,
Pierce Reese-Grimm, Karen Moriarty CHURCH ENVELOPES
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies The new church weekly contribution envelopes that we were hoping
to receive in December still have not arrived due to a labor shortage.
Sunday, December 18 – 9:30 AM We hope to receive them soon. In the meantime, continue using
Intentions: Living Members of the CCW, J. J. Wheaton your old envelopes. For new parishioners who have not received
Lector: Paul Kornaus any envelopes, a white envelope will be in the church for your use
Eucharistic: Lynette Konopacki, Dick & Paula Pfaller for donations. Thank you.
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft

Saturday, December 24 – 5:30 PM

3:30 - 3:45 PM Confessions
CHRISTMAS EVE
Intentions: Donna Krentz, Jack Nehmer, Jan Schiro
Lector: Glory Schrader
Eucharistic: Tess DeStefanis, Ginger Nehmer, Pam Peirce,
Charmaine Luczak WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS OF ST. JAMES PARISH
Ushers: Dave & Shannon Krentz, Brian Ronspies St. James Parish would like to welcome the newest members of our
parish:
Sunday, December 25 – 9:30 AM Donald & Diana Ballwanz
CHRISTMAS DAY Vern & Jennifer Rehlinger
Intentions: Don Sedlar, Peter Reese Welcome to St. James Parish. We hope you are blessed today as we
Lector: Becky Van Scyoc worship The Lord together. We also hope that you will enjoy the love,
Eucharistic: Joyce Pindel, Darlene Zahn, Jack Nation, friendship and all that St. James has to offer.
Becky Van Scyoc
Ushers: Tom Murphy, Ralph Disterhaft
WISDOM OF THE POPE
PRAYER LIST Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life.
This week remember Sharon Bennett, C. J. Brudnowski, Susan
DeLain, Barbara Faccio, Keith Farnham, Gail Fitzgerald,
Ben Grassel, Julia Hampton, Dorothy Kasubaski, Jean Kunde, December 10-11, 2022
Steve Lind, Roberta Naparalla, Carole Nation, Mary Jean
Nielsen, Donna Paris, Jason Philps, John Ronspies, Vic Schiro, Envelopes $2,939.87
Joe Schumitsch, Gordon & Deanne Smukowski, Bob Stahl, Offertory 559.50
Steve Sobeski, Julie Swartz, Ed Wargula, Sarah Wehnes, Candles 60.00
all those affected by COVID-19, and all the shut-ins of
Building & Improvements 75.00
St. James Parish.
Immaculate Conception 205.52
TOTAL $3,839.89
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COMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES (NESHKORO)

Dec. 19 (Mon) - 8:30 AM Church Christmas Decorating
Dec. 21 (Wed) - Noon Anointing Mass DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD
- 12:30 PM Parish Council Meeting
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 22, 2022:
Dec. 21 (Wed) - 7:00 PM AA meeting (in basement) This issue of the Catholic Herald features Christmas content
to highlight the “reason for the season”, as well as Christmas
greetings from Bishop Hying and others.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE – 2022
Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic
Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic
Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) Herald, contact the parish office at (920) 293-4211. The cost of
4:00 PM - Princeton the annual subscription is $23.00.
5:30 PM - Neshkoro
Midnight - Princeton

Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25)

8:00 AM - Princeton
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9:30 AM - Neshkoro

NATIVITY PLAY
DECEMBER 17 (Saturday) - 5:00 PM (prior to Mass)
CHRISTMAS DECORATING AT ST. JAMES Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
DECEMBER 19 (Monday) - 8:30 AM 1211 W. Main Street
Princeton, WI
Come join in the fun by helping us decorate St. James Church for
Christmas on MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, at 8:30 AM. Coffee and treats The youth will again this year perform the Nativity Play on
will be available for all the volunteers. Saturday, December 17, at 5:00 PM (prior to Mass). The first
practice will be Wednesday, December 7, at 5:00 PM in the
school gym for any youth that would like to participate. If you
have any questions, please contact Pam Springstroh at
(920) 295-3541.
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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.

LESSONS AND CAROLS

DECEMBER 18 (Sunday) - 4:00 PM
Location: Holy Name Heights Chapel
702 S. High Point Road
Madison, WI
A POWERFUL STUDY ON THE BLESSED MOTHER
BEGINS JANUARY 3, 2023 You are cordially invited to attend the annual service of Lessons
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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