National Eucharistic Revival
Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
This multi-year revival's vision is to inspire a movement of Catholics across the United States who are healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist—and who are then sent out on mission “for the life of the world.”
The 2022-2023 year, focused on Diocesan Revival, calls dioceses and parishes to offer events that encourage the faithful to grow in their understanding and devotion to Christ in the Eucharist. In the Archdiocese of Mobile and here at St. Michael, we have already:
- Participated in the Archdiocesan Year of the Eucharist and the Parish (2021-2022), focused on Understanding the Eucharist and Mass 101: Moments in the Mass
- Increased the available times for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration by offering two daily Masses each weekday, plus First Friday Adoration and First Saturday Mass
- Offered weekly 48-Hour Eucharistic Adoration at Frassati Chapel during the AU school year (sign up here)
- Focused on the Mass and Eucharist as a part of the first semester of Catholicism 101 (recordings here)
- Scheduled the Fall Eucharistic Procession around Auburn University for October 17, 2022; more details forthcoming
As the revival continues, we will invite the faithful to participate more fully in the life of the Church, drawn ever closer to the source and summit of our Catholic faith: Jesus Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Check back at this link often for updates, new resources, and ways you can grow closer to Jesus: https://stmichaelsauburn.com/revival.
Parish Feast Day Celebration: Sept 29
Have you ever heard of Michaelmas? On the 29th of September, the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael. For centuries, this holy day was called Michaelmas (mick-el-mess), the day the faithful went to Saint Michael’s Mass.
Celebrate our parish’s feast day with a celebration on Sept 29! A special 6 PM Mass at the church will lead into a light meal with “Michaelmas” traditions in the Parish Hall, a St. Michael altar, and a bonfire to celebrate St. Michael sending the devil into the fires of Hell.
Called to Love Women's Conference
Coming soon, a special offering just for women! The biannual Called to Love Women’s Conference, will be held in Mobile, but we will join in from Auburn as well! The theme for the 2022 conference will be "Freedom of the Feminine Genius," focusing on knowing our true identity in Christ and recognizing the gift of woman to the mission of the Church and the world. During the day, we will hear from three speakers (livestreamed from the original conference location in Mobile), enjoy lunch together, and have opportunity for Confession and Adoration. Registration fee includes lunch and snacks, gift bag, supplies, and more! Registration ends 10/1.
THE DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Time: 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM
- Cost: $40 for general admission; $30 for students
- Location: AU Catholic Student Center (115 Mitcham Avenue), with sacraments at Frassati Chapel
- For: All women, high-school age and up
- Registration: ends 10/1; limited tickets available
Parish News
MASS CHANGES FOR 9/26 THRU 9/29
Monday, 9/26: no 8 AM or 6 PM Mass, Confessions or Adoration
Tuesday, 9/27: no 8 AM or 6 PM Mass, Confessions, or Adoration
Wednesday, 9/28: no 6:30 or 8:30 AM Mass; there will be 5 PM Confessions/Adoration and 6 PM MAss at St. Michael
Thursday, 9/29: 8:30 AM (not 8 AM) Mass; 5 PM Confessions/Adoration and 6 PM Parish Feast Day Mass at St. Michael (not Frassati) ahead of the Parish Feast Day Celebration
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Bring your pets for a special blessing on Tuesday, October 4 at 4 PM, in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash to ensure that your pet is kept safe, under your control, and kept away from other pets. Blessing will be held on the grounds near the bell tower entrance to the church. Please come prepared to clean up after your pet.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SMALL GROUP
The Marriage and Family Small Group will return beginning September 23 and will meet every other Friday through Dec 2 from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. The meeting will begin with a potluck dinner; children will then go to the nursery while couples watch and discuss a Catholic video series. E-mail Laura Lynn LaPointe to join the email list, to RSVP, and to sign your children up for the nursery.
GAMEDAY FUNDRAISERS
AU Catholic Campus Ministry will be selling the parking spots at the Catholic Student Center (behind Frassati Chapel) for each of the AU home games. Please support our college student ministry; contact Campus Minister Matthew with questions.
The Knights of Columbus and volunteers sell $10 programs and $25 radios at all AU home games. Be sure to find them inside the stadium near Gates 2, 12, and 15, and support the Knights' contributions to the Seminarian Fund.
St. Michael Catholic School has been selected as one of 10 schools in Alabama to receive funds based on the number of quarterback sacks Auburn's defense makes this season through the Sack Obesity campaign of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. Cheer them on, and support our schools!
SMCS SHIRTS
Support our school in the local community. Parishioners are welcome to order St. Michael Catholic School t-shirts, featuring the school’s motto “His Truth, Our Mission” on a navy blue shirt, by September 22. Visit this link to order. Shirts can be shipped to your home for an additional cost or be picked up at the church in early October.
