"..and they shall abide with God in love:because grace and mercy are with God’s holy ones." Wisdom 3
"But we know that when it is made known we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" 1 John
(November 2nd, All Saints/All Souls)
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November 2- Fall Behind. A reminder to set your clocks back 1 hr.
**REMINDER** RAISE RITE SUNDAY-ORDERS ARE DUE
Liturgy Schedule
Liturgy: Sunday, November 2 @ 11am. 1John 6:37-40
Celebrating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls.
All are invited to bring a remembrance of a loved one to be placed on the altar for the Communion of Saints
Prayer Circle: Sunday, November 9 @11am. Lead by Fr. Mike
Liturgy: Sunday, November 16 @ 11am. Luke 8:40-55
Healing Mass with anointing
Liturgy: Sunday, November 23 @ 11am. John 18:33-37 & Rev 1:5-8
Cosmic Christ Sunday
Liturgy: Sunday, November 30 @ 11am.
First Sunday of Advent-HOPE
A complete holiday schedule will be available with the Advent Devotionals next Sunday.
No Liturgy/ Prayer Circle Dates:
Sunday, November 9 (Fr Mike is leading Prayer Circle)
Sunday, December 7 (MaryBeth is leading Prayer Circle)
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Looking ahead....
Sunday, November 9 after Prayer Circle: FALL CLEAN UP- Please help us clean out the storage room, vesting room and sacristy cupboard. Volunteers will be treated with a hot lunch and desert.
Assistance Needed! Help with addressing the End of the Year Appeal Letter would be greatly appreciated. If you have a spare evening Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday this week, please contact Rev. Mimi. You will be rewarded with a yummy dinner and much appreciation.
Mark your calendars!
Friday, December 6 @ 6pm-The Encore Bell Choir will be performing at St Pauls.
What a wonderful way to start out the holiday season! This is also a fundraiser for St Pauls.
December 14 after Liturgy: Community Meeting and Christmas Party
More information to come.
Future dates for Parish Council Meetings
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, December 21?
Living out the Gospel-Getting Involved
Wisconsin Council of Churches Annual Meeting- Tuesday, December 9, @ First Congregational Church of Christ, Appleton. Emmaus needs a lay delegate to accompany our clergy delegate, Rev Mimi. Your registration will be covered by Emmaus. This annual meeting is open to all. though only delegates may vote. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. If you are interested, please contact Rev Mimi no later than Nov 14.
2026 ECC Synod in Minneapolis
October 9-12
We have an opening for a new HOL (House of Laity) representative to attend. Please contact Cathy Bober or any Council member if you are interested.
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November Birthdays!
Birthday blessings to:
Chad Cook
John Kis
Dick Paulsen
Cindy Kuhnz
Ann Paulson
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Special Notes
Final Tally! Our Brat Fry and Bake sale profited $800! Big THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to make this such a success!
Big Thank You to Tim for donating the cost of the Advent Devotionals this year!!!!
For those who cannot attend liturgy-Please contact Rev. Mimi if you wish to receive the music, readings and homily for that Sunday via email.
Please support us by using the Sign-up Genius that Mary Jones faithfully sends out each Saturday. Especially for readers, this provides time to have the readings emailed to you ahead of time to review.
Thank you, Mary!!!
Thank you to all who faithfully contribute their time and treasure.
You are what makes Emmaus so special!
In this time of food and housing insecurities, let us consider the abundance we have and reach out even more generously to those who need our help. Please consider generous donations to the local food pantry.
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25: 40
With the deepest appreciation for all you do and give,
Rev Mimi
"If we feel intimately united with all that exists, then sobriety and care will well up spontaneously."-Pope Francis
"..for anything God has touched will have life forever and all the creatures God has held."-Francis of Assisi
"Happy are you who are peacemakers, for you are children of God."-Matthew 5
(October 5th, 27h Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Celebrating the Feast of St Francis (Oct 4)
All of Creation is Sacrament
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Liturgy Schedule
Liturgy: Sunday, October 5 @ 11 am.
Celebrating the Feast of St Francis. All are invited to bring a remembrance of a pet (past or present) or of nature (plant, leaf, feather, etc) to be placed on the altar of St Francis.
Liturgy: Sunday, October 12-No Liturgy Will there be a laity led prayer circle?
Liturgy: Sunday, October 19 @ 11 am.
Spiritual Care Week-Blessing of the Hands-We are ALL spiritual care givers
Liturgy: Sunday, October 26 @ 11 am.
Prayer changes not the mind of God-it changes us.
Liturgy: Sunday, November 1st @ 11am.
Celebrating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls.
All are invited to bring a remembrance of a loved one to be placed on the altar for the Communion of Saints
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Emmaus Gatherings
Sunday, October 19 @ after mass, Church Tour
of Sacristy and Vesting room for laity to prepare them to lead services
All are welcome to attend
Worship Team Meeting: Please watch for date and time so we can prepare for Advent and Christmas!
Parish Council Meetings: These are the new listings for our PCmeetings after Liturgy at the Church:
Sunday, October 26
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, December 21
No Liturgy/Possible Prayer Circle Dates: If you wish to lead or help, please contact Joan or any Council member. We can help you with this.
Sunday, November 9. (Fr Mike is leading Prayer Circle)
Sunday, December 7
Looking ahead...
Living out the Gospel
Please mark your calendars......
This Sunday! Raise Rite Orders are due!
MCI-Multicultural Coalition, Inc-Fundraiser-Tamale Sale! Deadline to order is Oct 6, Pickup is Oct 29
Flyer is attached
Winter Gear Drive 2025-MCI is accepting new or gently used winter gear and or/monetary donations.
Oct 17 is the deadline. Flyer is attached
Saturday, October 25 @ 8:30-5pm- Men's Ecumenical Retreat Day Theme: God's Word is Near-
Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton. $25. For more information please see attached flyer and register with Rev. Jake Czarnik-Neimeyer.
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Special Notes
Big Thank You to Tim for donating the cost of the Advent Devotionals this year!!!!
For those who cannot attend liturgy-Please contact Rev. Mimi if you wish to receive the music, readings and homily for that Sunday via email.
Please support us by using the Sign-up Genius that Mary Jones faithfully sends out each Saturday. Especially for readers, this provides time to have the readings emailed to you ahead of time to review.
Thank you, Mary!!!
Thank you to all who faithfully contribute their time and treasure.
You are what makes Emmaus so special!
Wishing you all an abundance of blessings,
Rev Mimi
Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic
Community of Oshkosh
1250 Leonard Point Rd
PO Box 2113
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Website: Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic Community of Oshkosh,org
Facebook: Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic Faith Community of Oshkosh
Parish Phone: 920-410-0630
Pastor email: pastor.emmausecc@gmail.com
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