WHAT'S NEW
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
PARISH PICNIC RSVP
We hope you will be able to join us at our Parish Celebration on Sunday, September 26, 2021. We have much to celebrate! Fr. Froehle will be installed as our pastor, it is our 125th Parish Anniversary and our Feast Day! Archbishop Hebda will be here to celebrate 10:30am Mass and install Fr. Froehle. A picnic will follow the 10:30am Mass ($10/person). Please RSVP!
Yes, we are coming!
No, we regret we can't attend.
PARISH PICNIC VOLUNTEERS
Help us to set-up, serve, clean-up, and whatever else might need to be done for our Parish Picnic in conjunction with our Parish Celebration!
Errand Runners - Sat. AM
Set-Up - Sat. 5:30PM
Kitchen Help - Sun. AM
Parking Lot Attendant
Buffet Line
Garbage Duty
Wipe & Clear Tables
Floater - Sun.
Clean-Up
Pre-Picnic Shopping
DONUT SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Help with set-up (before Mass), serve (after Mass), and clean-up of donuts on Sunday We will also need a person willing to pick up donuts at Farmington Bakery. More details available after sign-up.
October 15 8:00am
October 15 10:30am
November 19 8:00am
November 19 10:30am
December 17 8:00am
December 17 10:30am
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
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 aids for Mass to the left.
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
9:00AM-9:00PM
First Friday Adoration is moving back to the CHAPEL.
There are several afternoon slots available. Please call Connie Fifarek at 612-269-5901 if you are able to help.
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.
GROWING IN FAITH
CUPPA JOE
September 7 at 4:00pm, grab a cup of coffee and join Liz Kelly for her talk entitled, “St. Joseph” Adorer of Christ.” This virtual talk will be posted on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Go to www.archspm.org/cuppajoe for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
Parish Celebration
We are still in need of some help on Sunday, September 26th at our Parish Celebration. We are also in need of a few people to help on Saturday, September 25th set up. There are a variety of different ways you can volunteer! Email Sydney if you are interested in helping out! Sign up using the link: https://churchofstmichael.flocknote.com/signup/62805.
Cookie Saturday and Donut Sunday
All 6th- 12th graders are invited to volunteer for Cookie Saturday and Donut Sunday on September 18th and 19th. If you need service hours for NHS or other clubs, this is a great opportunity! There are open slots on Saturday and Sunday. Sign up using the link: https://churchofstmichael.flocknote.com/signup/65750.
FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
No need for a degree in theology or education to help our parish’s young people on their journey of faith. What is needed is a willingness to pray with our young people and lead discussion on matters of faith. Lesson plans for the 19-20 sessions are all set out for you and training is provided. For more information, please contact Laura (PK-Grade 5) at 651-463-5237 or Sydney Gordon (Grades 6-12) at 651-463-5223.
MAKING DISCIPLES
ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP?
We need help with a couple of projects in the office.
- We are looking for someone to do a large typing project. It would be helpful if this person could come in during the work day and work on the project in the parish office.
- We also have a large number of photos that need to be sorted.
If you are able to help with either of these projects please call Carol Severson in the parish office: 651-463-3360.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU... HEBREW 13:5
If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child or children to abortion, come and experience the compassionate mercy of Jesus Christ on our confidential weekend retreat. Rachel's Vineyard Twin Cities' retreats are open to anyone impacted by abortion - women, men, grandparents, siblings, and health care professionals. The next retreat is November 5-7, 2021 in the Twin Cities area. For more information contact Nancy at rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313 ro visit www.rvineyardmn.org.
SALT
Visit www.risensavior.org/salt or see Jennifer in the parish office for a brochure.
Current Guidelines at Church of St. Michael
Returning to Mass
- Hand sanitizer is available and use is encouraged
- The bulletin and collection basket are available on the table in the gathering space
- The two far sections of pews are set aside for those who wish to maintain social distance. If you sit in these two sections, 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