St Michaels Catholic Church

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Celebration of Eucharist, Thanksgiving Day

From The Pastor
Originally this week I was going to include some more information on our Columbarium, but because of our presentation on the finances of the parish going on this weekend I decided Id address the latter just a little bit.
We are so blessed in many ways and there is so much good stuff going on. From spreading the Word; to helping people in finding jobs; to involving youth in all kinds of ministries; to offering faith enrichment to adults and our children; to carrying out vibrant liturgies; to participating in great retreat experiences (like Christ Renews His Parish and our confirmation retreats); to involvement with sister parishes internationally, regionally and locally; to great fellowship events (we thank our own K of C that helps so much in this area); to bringing communion to our sick and homebound; to helping parishioners in need, to providing a home to scouts, AA and other groups; to comforting families facing loss; and the list goes on and on and on.
Please help support the work we do together and the great Christian witness we try to give, by reviewing and increasing your support for the parish and its operational budget.
Especially, if you have not deliberately and intentionally thought out your giving before, take the time to do so now. By the grace of God we have done great things so far. With Gods help and open, honest hearts theres so much we can still do to make each other and the world around us so much more aware of the presence of Christ.
Peace & Love,

St. Michael's Knights of Columbus and the St. Michael Music Ministry Presents...
The 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Advent Concert

At the St. Michael Church Parish Hall
Your choice of 3 seating times: 5:00, 6:15 & 7:30 PM
Your choice of 2 concerts: 6:15 & 7:30 PM
Advance tickets for dinner are: $6/person, $5/senior or $25/family* available at church and after masses through November 30
Tickets at the door for dinner are: $7/person, $6/senior or $30/family* *the family price is for mom, dad and children
Beer and wine will be available for an extra charge.
The concert will be provided by the St. Michael Music Ministry at no cost.

Stressed? Busy? Out of Balance?
God didn't design life to be this way. Make your ESCAPE! Join author and cartoonist Jason Kotecki for a hilarious and uplifiting look at how to stress less and have more fun by uncovering a more childlike faith. By masterfully combining funny anecdotes, inspiring stories, scriptural references, and a bit of cartooning, Jason shares Biblically-based principles and real-world techniques that will help you to:

Celebrate life with a fresh perspective.
Gain peace of mind about the things you worry about most.
Create a family dynamic that is more fun, loving, and supportive.
Learn new ways to make a profound difference in the lives of the people you love.

It's the can't miss program for busy, burned out, stressed out, responsibility-juggling, plate-spinning, overwhelmed, over-worked and unenergized people...Know anybody like that?
The Whole Community is Welcome Ages 5-105

1:00-1:30 pm Lunch (served by the Knights)
1:30-3:00 pm Jason's Program
St. Michael Church Parish Hall
RSVP for lunch to Pat, 527-1037, pmundy@saint-mikes.org
Childcare will be provided for children up to 4 years of age in the nursery with reservations.

Dedication of Ste. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church in Dos Palais, Haiti

Joining The Parish
New parishioners are asked to attend an Orientation to receive information and registration forms. Upcoming meetings: Sunday, November 28 after 11:30 am mass and Tuesday, December 7 at 7 pm. For more information, call the office, 527-1037.