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Feast Day Family Fest
ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN US?
Yes, I'm excited to be there!
No, I'm sorry I have to miss it.
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FEAST DAY FAMILY FEST
Raffle
Please return all raffle tickets, both SOLD and UNSOLD, to the parish office by this Friday at 3:00pm, or bring them to the raffle ticket booth on Sunday.
Family Fest Bake Sale
Set your timer. We are in need of homemade baked goods. Not a baker? Store bought baked goods are also appreciated.
Please drop off your items to the kitchenette in the gathering space Friday, Sept 23- Sunday Sept 25 before the Festival. Thank you!
Please pray for a cool, dry day on Sept 25 for our Feast Day Family Fest.
Volunteers needed – Sign up below:
Feast Day Family Fest
Sunday, September 25 11:30-3:30
Set Up - Sunday 8am-11am
Food Line 11:15-1:30
Food Line 1:15-3:30
Kitchen Misc 11:15-1:30
Kitchen Misc 1:15-3:30
Wipe & Clear Tables 11:15-1:30
Wipe & Clear Tables 1:15-3:30
Clean Up 3:30-4:30
Game Set Up 9:00-11:00
Game Helper 11:15-1:30
Game Helper 1:15-3:30
Game Clean Up 3:30-4:30
Bake Sale - (Sat, Sept 24) 4:00-6:00
Bake Sale 7:30am-9:30am
Bake Sale 9:30am-Noon
Bake Sale Noon - 2:00
Bake Sale 2:00 - 3:30
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 5:30PM
We hope that you will invite your friends and join us! You can RSVP using the link below. You can pay now with the button below or pay at the door.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, October 8, 2022 5:30PM Church of St. Michael Social Hall $25/person RSVP today!
YES-I can't wait to see who did it!
AN EVENING OF AFFIRMING LIFE & THE FAMILY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2022, 5:30PM DINNER, 7:00PM SPEAKER
Dr. Mary Paquette will be at Church of St. Michael to speak on “Affirming Life and the Family”. Invite family and friends to get information, resources and meet others wondering about how Catholic teaching is consistent with science. How affirming life and families can be done in today’s society of mixed messaging. Following 4:30PM Mass there will be a light supper, with speaker to follow at 7:00PM.
Dr. Mary Paquette is an OB Physician with AALFA Family Clinic and has over 25 years of experience speaking within the Archdiocese.
Please RSVP below.
An Evening of Affirming Human Life and the Family
Featuring: Dr. Paquette is a Physician with the AALFA Family Clinic in White Bear Lake. Dr. Paquette has been a speaker with the Archdiocese for over 25 years and is a much sought after speaker on pro-life issues. Join us for dinner before Dr. Paquette's presentation.
Of course we are coming!
CARD MINISTRY
We are wanting to outreach to our college students. If you have a son or daughter attending college, please email their address to Laura at lshupe@stmichael-farmington.org. We will send a card for holidays and birthday.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is a trusted name, tried by time, present where men are, providing inspiring resources and support for strengthening your faith and living a life of virtue.
Knights lead with faith. Knights protect our families. Knights serve those in need.
When the world says men should step aside, Knights of Columbus step up.
We are Catholic men. We live by principles informed by faith. We are sons, fathers, husbands, and grandfathers. Join us on life’s greatest adventure to discover the man God calls you to be.
BECOME A KNIGHT
KofC.org/JoinUs
SHARING & CARING HANDS
Our volunteer team will be taking lunch to Sharing & Caring Hands on September 27. We are accepting monetary donations to help with the cost of the lunch. If you would like to contribute you can send your gift to the parish office-be sure to mark it Sharing & Caring Hands. Thank you!
HOLY LAND RELIGIOUS CARVINGS
OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2022
For centuries, Bethlehem Christian’s have supported their families by carving Olive Wood Religious Art for visiting pilgrims. However, the conflict in the Holy Land and the decrease in tourism have dropped the percentage of Christians living there from 63% to less than 2%. Our main objective is to help all Christian families stay in their homeland in dignity and keep the Christian identity in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. October 1 - 2, 2022 Holy Land Christians will be promoting their Olive Wood Carvings to support their families in the Holy Land. Kindly stop by their display.
PILGRIMAGE MARY
Have you had the opportunity to have Pilgrim Mary at your home? Are you willing to pray the rosary each day with Mary? Sign up below to have Pilgrimage Mary at your home for a week.
Pilgrimage Mary
We are blessed to once again offer you an opportunity to have the statue of the Blessed Mother in your home for a week. The small statue of Mary travels in a suitcase with a few rosaries and rosary guides for adults & children included. While Mary is in your home, please pray the rosary each day. Many parishioners have prayed the rosary as a family, some have gathered with friends. The statue is available for pick up in the Chapel Sacristy on Sunday morning beginning at 9:00am, it should be returned to the Chapel Sacristy on the following Sunday before the start of the 8:00am Mass. Please note: if you know someone who is not able to access this sign up on-line we are happy to assist them in signing up for an available week. Have them call the parish office. Please add your reservation to your calendar and keep your confirmation email as flocknote is not able to send you a reminder of your reservation.
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CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
LIVE-STREAM LINK TO MASS
The live-stream is available during the 4:30PM Vigil Mass (Saturdays). The worship aid is available below:
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022
9:00AM-9:00PM
First Friday Adoration in the CHAPEL.
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.
Everyone from the parish is invited to join us on Friday, October 7th from 7:00-9:00PM for a night of prayer and fellowship.
We will participate in a Holy Hour from 7:00-8:00PM where there will be times of silence and praise and worship. Afterwards, join us for snacks and fellowship.
GROWING IN FAITH
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
We are starting a Young Adult Ministry (Ages 21-35) at Church of St. Michael! All young adults are invited to join us as we gather for formation, community building, and more. Text YOUNGADULTSTM to 84576 to join our Flocknote group and stay updated about future events. Contact Sydney with any questions! Check out our Fall calendar below.
MAKING DISCIPLES
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. This is a nationwide event to give us the opportunity to show gratitude to our priests.
Consider sending a note of appreciation to the priest who witnessed your marriage, baptized your child, or otherwise impacted your life. Say a special prayer for deceased priests.
Be sure to thank your pastor and associates for their service to your parish and saying YES to God!
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Did you know that people’s hearts are changed by seeing respectful prayer outside Abortion clinics?
Did you know that abortions are less likely to happen the weeks that prayerful people are in front of abortion clinics (in all kinds of weather)?
Do you want to do something to help women internalize that the pre-born baby they are carrying (no matter the # of weeks of pregnancy) is a human being?
COME and PRAY!
The National 40 Days for Life Fall program is starting!
Sign up to pray for an hour or more on Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 from 6:00AM to 6:00PM at the Planned Parenthood facility (671 Vandalia Street, St Paul).
This event will happen, rain or shine.
FR .FROEHLE will be there 10:00-11:00 AM to lead us in prayer.
Make a difference - come and pray with us on Oct 1!
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
These have been stressful times for all. Please make the decision to rid the stress and enrich your marriage by attending the October 15-16 Marriage Encounter. Register at: www.marriages.org
If you have any questions, please call Mary Jackson at 651.454.3238.
LOAVES & FISHES
Click on the image to sign up to volunteer!
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
We need your help collecting grocery bags for our annual Thanksgiving distribution.
This year, we are back to being able to collect grocery bags in-person and looking for groups willing to collect and deliver grocery bags to our facility. You find more information and register on our website.
We are looking for volunteers to help us pack, distribute, and serve Thanksgiving meals this season! Check out our volunteer opportunities page for a complete list of opportunities and openings. If you are interested in helping this year, don’t wait to sign up—spots tend to fill up fast! Volunteer registration opens October 1st. Links to volunteer will go live on our website and we will send an email notification to all volunteers on October 1st.
We are looking for volunteers to help us pack, distribute, and serve Thanksgiving meals this season! Check out our volunteer opportunities page for a complete list of opportunities and openings. If you are interested in helping this year, don’t wait to sign up—spots tend to fill up fast! Volunteer registration opens October 1st. Links to volunteer will go live on our website and we will send an email notification to all volunteers on October 1st.
Current Guidelines at Church of St. Michael
Returning to Mass
- Hand sanitizer is available and use is encouraged
- 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
Text CHURCHSTMICHAEL
to 84576 to stay connected
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If you are looking for some wonderful resources such as: Daily Readings, Magnificat, The Word Among Us...they are all available on our COVID-19 website page.
Follow the link: COVID-19 Resources
There are also wonderful resources available from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Follow the link: Archdiocese Resources
Follow the link: COVID-19 Resources
There are also wonderful resources available from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Follow the link: Archdiocese Resources