WHAT'S NEW
WE ARE CELEBRATING MASS IN PERSON!
The Governor's new executive order has not impacted our capacity to celebrate Mass.
WE ARE ASKING EVERYONE TO SIGN UP FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Mass
Mass attendance sign up
Christmas Eve 2:00PM
Christmas Eve 4:30PM
Christmas Eve 10:30PM
Christmas Day 8:00AM
Christmas Day 10:30AM
Christmas Eve 4:30PM Overflow w/livestream
Christmas Eve 2:00PM Overflow w/livestream
SIGN UP FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES!
So that we can plan for larger crowds we are asking everyone to sign up for Christmas Mass. You can use the link to the left or call the parish office: 651-463-3360.
We invite those in vulnerable groups to attend the 2:00PM Christmas Eve Mass.
Lighting of the Manger
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020 6:15 PM
Short, candlelit scripture and prayer, just prior to Tuesday evening Mass.
OUR GIVE TO THE MAX MN DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! OUR CURRENT TOTAL IS $54,474
YOU CAN STILL DONATE THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER. YOU CAN DROP YOUR DONATION IN THE SUNDAY COLLECTION OR BRING IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE.
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 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, December 4, 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
Faith Formation
During December, all of our PK-Confirmation Faith Formation sessions will be held as distance/virtual learning experiences. Our PK and Kindergarten youth will weekly receive their lessons via mail. If your child did not take his/her materials home, please pick them up from the doors in front of the main church doors.
Youth Ministry Update
Church of St. Michael Youth now has an Instagram page. Follow us @churchstmichaelyouth for information on upcoming events and encouraging posts.
Our first event will be a High School Bible Study. If you are looking for a way to grow in your faith and spend some time in fellowship with other young people, join us on Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:30 PM on Zoom. We will be looking at how we can come to know more about Christ and how to live as His followers by reading Scripture. If you have any questions, email Sydney Gordon. We hope to see you next Wednesday for our Virtual High School Bible Study!
Watch Prepare the Way, a YDisciple presentation on Formed. It has been said that Christmas is merely a pagan day that was Christianized by the early Church-and now the pagans want it back. Yet the holiday we call Christmas (and the season of Advent that precedes it) is marked by wonder, holiness, and beauty, which go beyond mere sentimentality. Preparing “the way of the Lord,” as begun by John the Baptist, continues for us now, signaling the beginning of the Church year. This 17-minute episode is presented by Bob Rice.
MAKING DISCIPLES
Church of St. Michael is a drop off site for Farmington Police Department’s Toys for Town drive. The donation bin is located outside of the parish office.
Unwrapped gift donations will be collected. Monetary donations will be accepted at the Farmington Police Department. Local families will receive groceries and gifts for their children.
Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts at Farmington High School on Saturday, Dec. 19. Gift wrapping will look a little different this year due to COVID-19. Volunteers will have to reserve a time slot to wrap gifts. Please use our form to reserve a gift wrapping time: Reservation Form
North Trail Elementary has 24 students for whom we provide weekly bags of food. School has gone to distance learning for the month of December, but we are continuing to support these students and their families. Please place your donation into the grey bin in the Gathering Space. Needed items are: fruit cups and single-serve chips.
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
Click here for Church of St. Michael on Facebook
Click here for our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Facebook page
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