Pray for Vocations Family Life can build values integral to a strong vocation - whether to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single laity. Teaching your children to value commitment, service and prayer will help them make strong vocation decisions as adults and live out those vocations with success and fulfillment. St. Michael's has prayer cards in both English and Spanish for families to pray together for vocations.
Vocation Holy Hour On the third Thursday of the month we have a Holy Hour for vocations. We start this devotion with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, sing Hymn O Salutaris, say special prayers, including the Our Father for Vocations, a litany and the rosary. Our benediction continues with the singing of "Tantum Ergo", Incensation, reciting the Divine Praises, and singing "Holy God" as the Monstrance is being reposed from the Church. The service lasts about 45 minutes. Devotional Booklets are available by the Holy Water Fountain.
Chalice Program The Chalice program affords a family/individual to have the Chalice in their home for one week and pray daily for vocations. Chalice is encased in a box with a glass door for viewing the picture of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and a cross. A prayer card for vocations is attached to the side of the box. Sign up for the Chalice occurs 2 to 3 times a year and is announced in the bulletin or from the pulpit.
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The 2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal The 2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal began in November with a mailing to a limited number of early contributor’s. Now the full campaign begins with a mailing that many of our parishioners have received. This is a mailing from Bishop Farrell asking for a pledge to the 2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Diocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in out parish. For example, funds support Pastoral Ministries, Family Services, Education of Seminarians, Catholic Schools, Clergy & Diaconal Ministries.
This year, the theme of the Appeal is: “Let us be Imitators of Christ”. We are all challenged to try to live our lives using the life of Christ as an example. Christ gave us the path to eternal life. His love for each of us cannot be taken lightly.
As we contemplate His gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts
Bishop Kevin Farrell is Blogging Our own Bishop Kevin Farrell has entered the world of Social Media. Follow Bishop Farrell’s Blog and learn more about the Church's stance on the issues and events of the day. You can find the bishop's blog on the diocesan website at www.cathdal.org.
Saint Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help Our Community is growing in the number of people who are in need of assistance either with food or help paying monthly bills. Our Organization is in need of people wanting to serve the community in a loving and giving way. It does require some of your time in order to help others. If you find that you have a few hours a day to help please come by the St. Vincent de Paul table in the Narthex after Mass and see one of our members. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have and hand out the information you need.
Important Dates Sunday - January 22
8:30am - FF 1st - 5th grades--Rms 103-105,201-202
10:00am- FF Pre-K 4 & Kindergarten--Rms 104-105
1:30pm - Women's CRHP--Rms 106-107
3:00pm - Youth Group--Youth Rm
5:30pm - FF 7/8th, /10th, 11/12th grades-Rms 103-105, 201-203
5:30pm - Choir Practice--Sanctuary Monday - January 23
10:30am- Silver Leaves Luncheon--Mazaika Hall
6:30pm - FF 1st -6th grades--Rms 103-107, 201-202
1st Communion Parent Meeting--Mazaika Hall
6:30pm - Finance Council Meeting--Library
7:00pm - Adult Bible Study--Rm 203
7:00pm - Addiction Ministry--Youth Rm Tuesday - January 24
7:00pm - Hispanic Ministry Mtg--Rm 202
7:00pm - Saint Vincent de Paul--Rm 202
7:00pm - Cub Scouts--Rms 103-105
7:00pm - Men's CRHP--Rm 203
7:00pm - Women's CRHP--Mazaika hall
7:30pm - Boy Scouts--Rms 106-107 Wednesday - January 25
7:00pm - FF 1st -6th grades--Rms 103-107, 201-203
7:00pm - Choir Practice--Sanctuary
7:30pm - Legion of Mary--Library Thursday - January 26
6:00pm - RCIA--Mazaika Hall (nursery available)
7:00pm - Hispanic Ministry ESL--Rm 103
7:30pm - Knight's of Columbus--Rms 106-107 Friday - January 27
3:00pm - Divine Mercy--Chapel
6:30pm - Pinewood Derby--Mazaika hall
7:00pm - Hispanic Ministry Bible Study--Sanctuary Saturday - January 28
Confirmation Retreat--Mazaika Hall,Rms 105-107, 201-203
8:30am - Reconciliation--Sanctuary
8:30am - 0LPH Novena--Sanctuary
4:00pm - Choir Pracice--Sanctuary
5:00pm - Global Rosary--Sanctuary
St. Michael's Mission Statement
We the Catholic Community of Saint Michael the Archangel, through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, endeavor to continue Christ's mission, to welcome everyone and to bring God's love to all people. We dedicate ourselves to thankfulness, allowing the Word of God in all its richness, to dwell in us. Whatever we do in word or deed, we do in the name of the Lord Jesus.
A Renewal Weekend for the St. Michael's Community
What is Christ Renews His Parish?
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a process designed to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. CRHP is an effective spiritual process, which calls together the members of the parish priests, religious and laity in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.
Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good. Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. Hebrews 10:25
What CRHP is Not:
It is not a silent retreat
It is not a parish organization
It is not a public confession
It is not an emotional cult
It is not a pre-selected group
It is not a parish clique
Who Facilitates the Weekend?
The renewal weekend, to which you are invited, is given for PARISHIONERS, by PARISHIONERS. A team that has previously attended a CRHP weekend, with a Spiritual Director, work together in prayer and love to provide you with this two-day, one overnight, live-in experience in our parish facilities.
What Happens on a Weekend?
Come prepared to have fun and renew your heart. The process is centered around reflections by team members with emphasis on small group discussions and activities. Topics covered include the Father's loving care for us, Scripture, Eucharist and what Christian life is all about.
You will be free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. You and your needs will always be respected. The sharing dialogue is stimulated in a very liturgical, scriptural and prayerful
atmosphere.
Sacraments are part of the weekend. Mass is celebrated both Saturday and Sunday in the Church. On Saturday evening, Reconciliation is offered with our parish priest or visiting priests.
We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will, with the wisdom and understanding that His Spirit gives. Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what pleases Him. Colossians 1:9-10
When and Where are the Weekends Held?
The weekends will be held in our parish facilities from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. There will be one men's weekend and one womens weekend held each spring and fall.
Sleeping accommodations will be provided and meals will be prepared by parish volunteers. The entire weekend is informal. Casual and comfortable clothing is the uniform of the day. Every effort will be made to accommodate special needs.
Who May Attend?
This weekend is open to all parishioners in the St. Michael's parish who are at least nineteen years of age and have not attended a previous weekend.
CRHP is for anyone who seeks spiritual renewal, desires to build up the Body of Christ, or gain a deeper sense of purpose within the parish community. Praying for guidance is important. If you feel that Christ, through the Holy Spirit is calling you COME!
Do not conform yourself to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God. His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
What about the Cost?
There is no cost to the participants. Volunteer help is welcome. Donations are welcomed and accepted and are always private and anonymous.
