WHAT'S NEW
URGENT: Faith Formation help needed
We are in need of 6 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.
SAVE THE DATE!
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
Mass schedule:
NO MASS OCTOBER 19-23
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 livestreamed 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.
Access the worship aid for this weekend's Mass to the left.
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
Friday, November 6, 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.
ELECTION DAY ADORATION – NOV. 3
Eucharistic Adoration begins at 5PM, followed by recitation of the rosary at 6:00PM and Mass at 6:30PM.
Let’s PACK THE PEWS Nov. 3rd to pray for our Church and country.
GROWING IN FAITH
WHY DO WE DO THAT?
Catholic life explained.
Why Does the Church Have Different Liturgical Cycles?
Click on the Growing in Faith link to the right:
Letter from Fr. Froehle
I am thrilled to see our faith formation programs get underway! To ensure our safe environment and Covid protocols are followed, we must have six more middle school small group leaders. As of today, we will not be able to begin our middle school program on October 21. I am asking you to step up to help our teens in their journey of faith and volunteer as a small group leader.
As a small group leader, your primary responsibility is to help facilitate discussion during the small group portion of the evening. Our faith formation team will provide you with the questions for the small group discussion. The general format of each evening is gathering, a game, a teaching, small group sessions, and prayer.
To help you discern, as a small group leader, we ask that you…
- Pray. Both in your personal life and while with teens, having time set aside for prayer helps us all receive the graces the Lord wants to give.
- Get to know the teens. Connecting on a personal level during each small group session before diving into the teaching of the night is a great way to help the teens appreciate the faith more deeply.
- Lead by example. Speaking from your own experience of being a disciple and journeying in the faith is a helpful window for teens to begin to understand their own relationship to Christ and his Church!
- Engage in dialogue. Each night is designed to help the teens navigate important topics together, and you are able to help the teens begin to articulate their experiences of faith, the questions they have, and what it means to be a disciple.
As a small group leader, you do not…
- Run the session the entire evening.
- Write any sort of lesson plan.
- Need to worry about having all the answers.
Please contact Laura Shupe in the parish office 651-463-5237 to get started. It has been wonderful seeing parishioners step up in times of need, and I know this will be another example of that phenomenon. Thank you for considering this request!
I am thrilled that we have found an excellent candidate to fill the role of Director of Youth Faith Formation and Youth Ministry. We will provide further information as soon as we are able!
In Christ,
Fr. Nick Froehle
Parochial Administrator
MAKING DISCIPLES
MCCL Voter’s Guide
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life has polled those seeking to represent Minnesotans in public office on their views regarding right-to-life issues. The survey results are presented in a Voter’s Guide available in the gathering space or access this guide below:
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
October is Respect Life Month
Please come to provide a peaceful witness, fast and pray for the end to abortion by participating in
40 Days for Life Twin Cities Fall 2020
September 23 to November 1
Planned Parenthood in St. Paul (It is not a protest or demonstration)
Public sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, observing COVID protocols
671 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN
6 AM - 6 PM; 3:00 PM daily Inter-denominational prayer.
sponsored by Pro-Life Action Ministries
For more information, including parking, www.plam.org/
Questions? Contact Jeanne 651-463-3162.
Retreats for Healing After Abortion
Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. You will find a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. The next retreat is Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 in Coon Rapids. Please contact rachels@rvineyardmn.org for more information.
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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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