WHAT'S NEW
SAVE THE DATE!
Farmington Community and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Church of St Michael
Address: 22120 Denmark Ave, Farmington, MN, 55024
Room Name: Social Hall, Door 7
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2020
Time: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Church of St Michael
Address: 22120 Denmark Ave, Farmington, MN, 55024
Room Name: Social Hall, Door 7
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2020
Time: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Poinsettia & Holiday Greens Fundraiser
Church of St. Michael is holding a poinsettia & holiday greens fundraiser. Orders are due October 11, 2020. Orders will be available for pick up November 20-November 22. Find the Product Flyer and Order Form below or in your Sunday bulletin.
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
Mass schedule:
Saturday @4:30pm (live streamed),
Sunday @8:00am & 10:30am,
Tuesday @6:30pm (live streamed) &
Wednesday-Friday @8:30am (live streamed).
All Masses are celebrated in person as well as live streamed if listed.
Please click the PDF below to see updated guidelines for returning to Mass during Phase III.
THE OFFICE IS OPEN!
We have opened the office from 8:00am-12noon. Please stop at the table outside the office, complete the checklist on the easel, take a face mask if you need one and use hand sanitizer before entering. Welcome back!
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.
The zoom feature on our camera is not working. We will be sending it in for repair. The online view will be back to normal soon.
Access the worship aid for this weekend's Mass to the left.
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
Friday, October 2, 2020 9:00AM-9:00PM in the Sanctuary.
Please call Connie Fifarek at 612-269-5901 if you are able to help.
TUESDAY HOLY HOUR
Tuesday Holy Hour 5:00pm-6:00pm every week, followed by Rosary.
Mass begins @6:30pm.
GROWING IN FAITH
Watch St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction. He is one of the most beloved saints in the world, but do we really know him? When the world saw him as a fool, he stood as a sign of contradiction. Francis was a person who, like us, searched for purpose and meaning and was oftentimes left empty. It wasn’t until he encountered Christ that his darkness and confusion were replaced with light and peace.
Confirmation Parent Meeting
All parents of confirmation students are invited to a meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 7, in the church. Information about the new curriculum and calendar of sessions will be shared.
Faith Formation help needed
We are in need of 7 small groups leaders to work with our Middle School students on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. As a small group leader, you will lead discussion after the large group presentation, with the discussion questions provided. For more information, please contact Laura Shupe in the Parish Office.
Archdiocesan Synod
As part of the Synod 2021 process, a virtual 5-part series on praying with Scripture will offer practical tools for growing in holiness, Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens will teach the fundamentals of praying with Scripture and explain how to use a Prayer Companion resource to enrich your prayer experience. You can participate online and on Facebook and YouTube. Livestreams are on Tuesdays beginning on September 15 at 7pm. Go to www.archspm.org for more information.
WHY DO WE DO THAT?
Catholic life explained.
Why do Parishes Offer Special Masses like Thanksgiving and Memorial Day, even though they’re not Holy Days of Obligation? Am I obligated to attend?
Click on the Growing in Faith link to the right:
Saturday Morning Men’s Group
Join Bill Larson on Saturdays from 7:30-9:00am in the Social Hall to study Mark: The Gospel Through the Eyes of Peter. Cost for this study is $40 and begins on September 26. For more information, please contact Laura Shupe in the Parish Office.
The Eucharist in Scripture
This 5-session study will be held on Mondays from 9:30-11:00am in the Social Hall beginning on October 19th. Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space or on the parish’s website.
MAKING DISCIPLES
October is Respect Life Month. We would normally be getting ready for a baby bottle drive for Pregnancy Choices. Because of COVID-19 they are working under some restrictions and we won't be able to do the drive this year.
This doesn't mean that Pregnancy Choices doesn't need our help. Their needs continue. If you are able to help here are a few options:
- Monetary donations are always welcome & appreciated.
- Gift Cards donations are also welcome. Ideally, they like $10 gift cards to Target or Walmart so their clients can use them for groceries, diapers, or clothing.
- Material donations have some restrictions this year. They are not currently able to accept used items. If you would like to donate clothing, here is a list of needs: fall and winter – all sizes newborn -24 months, complete daytime outfits (shirt and pants or top and skirt, or dresses).
Donations can be brought to the parish office or sent/taken directly to Pregnancy Choices:15010 Glazier Avenue, Suite 104 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Please join the 2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade
Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 Noon
Depot Way Art Park in Farmington (2nd Street and Elm).
Ample parking is available on 2nd St.
Depot Way Art Park in Farmington (2nd Street and Elm).
Ample parking is available on 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
The Backpack Project helps provide food for children in need. Each child receives a bag of food for the weekend when they are not receiving meals at school. Our parish helps students at North Trail Elementary.
We provide 23 children at North Trail Elementary School with a bag of food for meals/snacks for the weekend. We are in need of several items: Fruit cups, pudding cups, oatmeal packets and single-serving size bags of potato chips. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Our Lady’s Rosary
Everyone is invited to pick up a blessed rosary on the table in the Gathering Space.
Prayer Shawls
You are invited to take a prayer shawl for anyone that may need or want one.
The prayer shawls, that have been knit or crocheted by parishioners, have been blessed and are available near the library.
Current Guidelines at Church of St. Michael
Seating at Mass
- Don’t sit in pews with stop signs
- Please keep 3 vacant/empty squares between households
Communion during Mass
- Fr. and Deacon will come to you in your pew
Parish Office Now Open
- The parish office is open from 8:00am – 4:00pm M - F
Text CHURCHSTMICHAEL
to 84576 to stay connected
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Click here for Church of St. Michael on Facebook
Click here for our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Facebook page
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