Catholicism 101 Returns
Whether you are a cradle Catholic, a recent convert, or just interested in learning more and clarifying what you know about the Catholic faith, Catholicism 101 is an educational series for you.
Starting this Sunday (Sept 11) from 9-10 AM in the Parish Hall, all are invited to presentations by our priests and Adult Education Coordinators. This semester's offering focuses on God's Self-Revelation through Salvation History. Coffee and refreshments are provided, and childcare is available.
For more information, visit the Catholicism 101 webpage.
Starting this Sunday (Sept 11) from 9-10 AM in the Parish Hall, all are invited to presentations by our priests and Adult Education Coordinators. This semester's offering focuses on God's Self-Revelation through Salvation History. Coffee and refreshments are provided, and childcare is available.
For more information, visit the Catholicism 101 webpage.
If you would like to sign up to provide refreshments for a class, visit this link.
Blue Mass
We will celebrate a Blue Mass on Friday, September 9 at 9 AM (in place of the 8 AM Mass). We will honor and remember all First Responders: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Medical Personnel, who are keeping our community safe. Join us in this fourth annual Mass of thanksgiving and protection for our public safety members.
Parish News
BURSE CLUB WEEKEND
This weekend, September 10/11 is Burse Club weekend. The expense of educating seminarians is at an all-time high, and we are blessed with seminarians in the Archdiocese of Mobile (5 from our parish!). Please join or renew your membership. Dues are $12 annually and prayers for vocations. Additional donations above $12 are encouraged and will go to (SOS) Support Our Seminarians to meet current educational expenses.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SMALL GROUP POSTPONED
The Marriage and Family Small Group will not start this Friday, Sept 9. Our first meeting of the semester will now be Sept 23.
48-HOUR ADORATION
48-Hour Eucharistic Adoration at Frassati Chapel has restarted. There are open slots available from Tuesday at 7 PM to Thursday at 6 PM. Come spend an hour each week getting to know Jesus a bit more! Visit this link to sign up.
RELIGIOUS ED BEGINS SUNDAY
We are excited that PreK-5th grade Religious Education begins this Sunday! Remember that all students PreK through 5th grade must register for religious education each year. If you have not already done so for this year, visit this link.
Our new preschool program, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, will also begin on Sept. 11. The atrium, or sacred meeting space, is accessible through the west side of the Parish Hall. Learn more about CGS and how you can contribute to our new program today by visiting this link.
GIFT CORNER HOURS UPDATED
The parish's Gift Corner hours have been changed! Come check out our variety of Catholic gifts, spiritual books, Christian jewelry, and much more on Sundays from 8:45 AM to noon, and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
NEW! WOMENS' FELLOWSHIP STUDIES
A combination of two women's ministries, all ladies are welcome to join Valerie Fetsch and Teresa Moore on Friday mornings at 8:45 AM for Women's Fellowship Studies! The group will meet in the CYO Room and show half hour (+/-) videos by Bishop Barron, Fr Schmitz, and others, followed by discussion and fellowship. The nursery is available; email Judy at nursery.stmichael@gmail.com if you will be bringing children to the nursery.
MINI VINNIES RETURN
A subsidiary of St Vincent de Paul ministry, we are a caring group of boys and girls, grades 3-6. Our mission is to grow our children's ministry in what our children See, Think and Do. Contact Elizabeth (ewalker424@gmail.com) or Rudi DiPrima (aurudicatholic@gmail.com). Our kick off date is Sunday, September 11 at noon!
"GRIEVING WITH GREAT HOPE" WORKSHOP
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one and would benefit from the support of others in a Catholic environment, consider signing up for our Grief Support Workshop. The upcoming group will meet on Thursday mornings in the CYO room from 9:30-11:30 AM on Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, and Oct. 20. If you have any questions contact Becky Stephens at rebeccastephens914@gmail.com.
To sign up, please fill out the online registration or call the office if you need assistance.
KOC SILVER ROSE IN OPELIKA
The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose program promotes the dignity of all human life and honors Our Lady of Guadalupe. Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by the Knights of Columbus Councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. The Silver Rose Devotional will be on Monday September 12th at 7:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Opelika. (link)
