St. Michael Catholic Church
Parish Events
M.O.M.S.
If you have ever been part of the M.O.M.S. Ministry, on
behalf of Sr. Bridie, I invite you to a M.O.M.S. Reunion
meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish
office community room. If possible, please bring a
healthy snack to share with the group. Thank you in advance.
Terrific Tiffany
WHY CATHOLIC?
SIGN UP TODAY FOR WHY CATHOLIC?
There are still spaces available for anyone interested
in joining Why Catholic? small groups during Lent to
read and reflect on God’s will in our lives using Scripture
and the Catechism. Please call the Parish Office,
261-3472 and we’ll find a group whose meeting time
fits your schedule. Why Catholic? Groups will meet
once a week during Lent. Join us as we journey together
toward Easter!
ST. MICHAEL’S MENS CLUB AND KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS GIFT
We will offer a daily devotional booklet for Lent after
all Masses this weekend and also next weekend. The
Little Black Book contains a daily 6 minute reading
which explains and reflects on the upcoming Sunday’s
Gospel then offers timely information or a thought
related to the reading.
Your donation of $1.00 would beappreciated.
THERSIANS
Want to know more about who the Theresians are and what
they do? There is a 4 minute infomercial on Theresians
International at http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GDp42D-KiOQ. Also a 28 minute interview with Vicki
Schmidt, Executive Director with an explanation of what
our ministry is today is available at http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urh81jbcPyU. We hope you
will consider joining us and begin a journey with St.
Therese in doing little things for God.
The Theresians, a group of parish women who follow the
“Little Way” of St. Therese, will hold their February meeting
on Thursday, Feb. 9th in the parish community room
following Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Our program will be a presentation of Shandra Riffey, Executive
Director of Micah’s Place. All women of the parish
are invited to attend. For further information contact
Joan Raimondo, 261-2707.
CHURCH ENVELOPES
Church envelopes are being mailed to those families who
notified the parish office about not receiving them in the
mail. Just a reminder to please write your envelope # on
each envelope used. Thank you again for your patience.
ST. MICHAEL’S YOUTH
Our youth will be accepting donations for Souper Bowl of
Caring at all Masses this weekend. This funds our Urban
Plunge Mission.
ST. MICHAEL’S TEEN YOUTH GROUP
We will meet in the Parish Office at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,
February 5. This group is open to all teens 18 and under
who have completed Confirmation,.
MEMORIAL MASSES
People who request Masses to be celebrated in memory of deceased
relatives and friends or for special intentions are particularly welcome to
participate more personally in the Mass by taking up the gifts at the
Offertory of the Mass they have requested. Simply notify the Greeting
Usher at the front door or one of the other ushers before Mass that you
wish to bring up the gifts. If possible, notify the usher the week before
your Mass so that your participation can be reserved.
Our Lending Library is now in the parish office waiting for customers…..
there are more than 400 books waiting to be read.
Come in during office hours to check them out.
WHAT IS ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS?
The question of active parishioner status is important. Active parishioners
rightfully look to their parishes for any number of services. Among these
services are:
Enrolling their children in our Religious Education Programs and programs
leading to the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and
Confirmation.
Use of our facilities for liturgical services such as Baptisms, Weddings and
Funerals.
Active parishioner tuition rates in our Catholic Schools.
Certification as sponsors at sacramental celebrations.
These rights and services within the Church bring with them certain obligations,
as in any form of community. The criteria for determining active parishioner
status include the following:
Attend Mass on a regular, weekly basis and on Holy Days.
Be an officially registered member of the parish
Children have received sacraments appropriate to their level of maturity (i.e.,
Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.)
Be an active volunteer in some of our various ministries.
Financially support the parish on a monthly, weekly or yearly basis by using the
envelope system. The use of envelopes is not primarily about money; the
envelopes provide a record of Mass attendance. If you cannot make your expected
contribution, be sure to drop an envelope into the offertory basket anyway, even
if it contains only a minimal contribution.
Support any Capital/Building Campaign of the parish.
BULLETIN and ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE
All notices, including bulletin inserts and pulpit announcements, are subject to
approval and must be submitted to the office by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 10 days
prior to distribution. We reserve the right to edit (or reject) all
contributions. Pilgrimages and travel notices will be published on a space
available basis only. Neither St. Michael Church nor the Diocese of St.
Augustine sponsor or endorse these trips which are published as a courtesy.
The Diocese of St. Augustine sponsors a post-abortion program, Project Rachel,
which provides reconciliation and healing through compassionate, confidential
counseling to those suffering from a past abortion. Please call 1 -877-908-1212
www.hopeafterabortion.org
“HAPPY HOUR”
You are invited to “Happy Hour” Sunday in the parish hall following the 10:00 am
mass. We have donuts, coffee, juice, bagels and more! We are also looking for
volunteers to help with “Happy Hour” once a month. Please call Joan, 491-0590.
NEWCOMERS
All new members of the parish are invited to the parish hall after the 10:00am
mass (during Happy Hour) to receive your folder containing contact information
for each parish ministry. We look forward to meeting you!