WHAT'S NEW
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This weekend, in addition to celebrating our 125th parish anniversary, the installation of Fr. Froehle and Feast of St. Michael, we will also celebrate Deacon Russ’ 30th Ordination Anniversary. Be sure to congratulate him this weekend at Mass!
PARISH PICNIC RSVP
We hope you will be able to join us at our Parish Celebration on Sunday, September 26, 2021. We have much to celebrate! Fr. Froehle will be installed as our pastor, it is our 125th Parish Anniversary and our Feast Day! Archbishop Hebda will be here to celebrate 10:30am Mass and install Fr. Froehle. A picnic will follow the 10:30am Mass ($10/person). Please RSVP!
Yes, we are coming!
No, we regret we can't attend.
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
MASS VIA YOUTUBE!
If you aren't ready to join us in person, join us via YouTube. Access our YouTube channel with the link to the left.
Access the worship aids for Mass to the left.
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021
9:00AM-9:00PM
First Friday Adoration is moving back to the CHAPEL.
There are several afternoon slots available. Please call Connie Fifarek at 612-269-5901 if you are able to help.
FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
Friday Holy Hour 9:00AM - 10:00AM every week after Mass in the sanctuary.
Rosary begins at 8:05am & Mass begins at 8:30am.
GROWING IN FAITH
FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS
On Wednesday night PK-Grade 8 programs from 6-7PM begin on September 29 and Confirmation sessions begin that night from 7:15-8:30PM. Our Sunday programs begin on October 3. Did you know that we offer sessions for PK/K kids on Sundays from 10:30-11:30AM. Contact Laura Shupe for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
High School Youth Group kicks off on October 3rd at 4:00PM in the Frassati Room. All 9th-12th graders are invited to join us on Sunday evenings for faith, fellowship, and fun. Snacks will be provided! Reach out to Sydney with any questions.
ADULT VOLUNTEERS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
We need some adult volunteers to help make High School Youth Group possible. If you are E3 certified and would like to help out during one of our youth group events this Fall please sign up below. Your joyful presence and your own faith journey are such a witness to our young people! Reach out to Sydney with any questions.
High School Youth Adult Volunteers
I am in need of 1-2 additional adult volunteers (who are E3 certified) to join us at our High School Youth Group nights. Youth Group will take place on Sunday evenings from 3-5 PM. You will be there to engage with the young people and share your own faith with them. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! Below are all the dates of our Fall High School Youth Group. Please sign up for the day or days you are able to help. Thank you for serving in this way!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA)
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Are you an adult who needs to complete his/her sacraments of initiation? We invite you to attend an information meeting on Sunday, September 26 at 9:15AM in the St. Francis Room.
SYNOD SMALL GROUPS
The Archbishop has asked all adult Catholics to participate in the synod process from September – mid-November. We are offering small group meetings at various times each week. Please see the attached registration form or pick one up this weekend.
MAKING DISCIPLES
BACKPACK PROJECT
24 kids at North Trail Elementary School have asked to receive a bag of food for the weekend. We are in need of the following items: Oatmeal, Pudding Cups, Applesauce, Ramen Noodles, and Pop Tarts. You can place your donations in the gray tote in the Gathering Space.
DONUT SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Help with set-up (before Mass), serve (after Mass), and clean-up of donuts on Sunday We will also need a person willing to pick up donuts at Farmington Bakery. More details available after sign-up.
October 15 8:00am
October 15 10:30am
November 19 8:00am
November 19 10:30am
December 17 8:00am
December 17 10:30am
FARMINGTON FOOD SHELF
The Farmington food shelf is a wonderful asset in the newly remodeled Community Center downtown. We have amazingly generous residents and partners. We are looking for volunteers to help with Saturday rescue pick-up. Volunteers must have a truck or van and ability to lift 45lbs repeatedly.
What a Farmington food shelf rescue driver opportunity looks like:
• Choose the day you are volunteering on Sign-up genius
• Arrive with a truck/van at the Target on pilot knob road around 7am on the Saturday you signed-up for
• Load boxes of produce, deli, bread and other groceries in your truck/van
• Deliver the boxes to the Farmington food shelf (510 walnut street) by 7:30am
• Unload boxes, weight & record temp
• Help with breaking down boxes, gather trash and compost
• Help with sorting if needed
• Usually done by 8:30am
If interested, please contact Shelby Lunzer via email slunzer29@gmail.com or text 612.250.9403
LOAVES & FISHES
Loaves and Fishes community meals is looking for some additional volunteers during September/October. It's an opportunity to serve others, to earn community service hours (for those who need them) and to meet others who are volunteering, too!
Youth are welcome to volunteer (We encourage an adult to accompany ages 11-13).
Here's the current signup link with the times and opportunities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5ab2fa1fa7-faith1
Questions? Contact Pastor Karen (763) 370-4245 or Chef Scott (763) 377-5619.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY
Please join the 2021 Public Square Rosary Rally in Farmington
Saturday, October 16, 2021 12:00 Noon
Depot Way Art Park (between Elm & Oak east of El Charro Mexican Restaurant)
Ample parking is available on east side of 2nd St.
Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion.
We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
Rally Captain Jeanne Stanek, 651-463-3162
Depot Way Art Park (between Elm & Oak east of El Charro Mexican Restaurant)
Ample parking is available on east side of 2nd St.
Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion.
We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
Rally Captain Jeanne Stanek, 651-463-3162
FASTING BROTHERS…NEED YOU
Fasting Brothers are men who commit to fasting one day a week in conjunction with their parish’s Seven Sisters group (cf. SevenSistersApostolate.org) exclusively for the intention of their pastor. We are in need of three more men willing to commit to this worthy fast. Days open are Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. If you are interested and would like more information or would like to commit, please contact Connie Fifarek at 612-269-5901. Thank you.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU... HEBREW 13:5
If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child or children to abortion, come and experience the compassionate mercy of Jesus Christ on our confidential weekend retreat. Rachel's Vineyard Twin Cities' retreats are open to anyone impacted by abortion - women, men, grandparents, siblings, and health care professionals. The next retreat is November 5-7, 2021 in the Twin Cities area. For more information contact Nancy at rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313 ro visit www.rvineyardmn.org.
Current Guidelines at Church of St. Michael
Returning to Mass
- Hand sanitizer is available and use is encouraged
- The bulletin and collection basket are available on the table in the gathering space
- The section of pews behind the organ is set aside for those who wish to maintain social distance. If you sit in this section, please sit every other pew and maintain six feet of distance from other households.
Parish Office is Open
- The parish office is open from 8:00am – 4:00pm M - F
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There are also wonderful resources available from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Follow the link: Archdiocese Resources