Twenty one local agencies were on hand to share about the critical work they do, feeding, housing and caring for those in need. Our Virtual Gifts of Grace web page will be live until Dec. 8, so if you cannot attend, you will still be able to donate below. If you donate online you will receive printable cards by Dec. 15, to send to recipients.
Our Fall issue tells the story of the Duff family, who helped plant the seed that grew into St. Michael's. We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gifts of Grace, our signature Outreach fundraising event, by looking back at its origins. And our curate, the Rev. David Nichols, shares his path from son of a preacher to becoming a priest. We take a look at Sacred Ground, a series on race founded in faith, and we say farewell to our beloved computer guru, Bob Spaziano, whose "retiring" from a decades-long lay ministry keeping all our tech needs in order.
These days, nobody wants to corral the kids, dress them up, find a slot when no one has other plans and show up for a church directory photograph you’ll never buy. But with a growing church like ours, it’s important to have a secure way to browse “who’s who” in our parish. Our last directory, created in 2017, was out of date before it was printed. So this year, we are hoping you’ll take a few seconds to browse your phone for a picture of your family that you love and send it to us. We’ll upload it to your family information in our database and make it available to all of our parishioners through our member portal. So help everyone in our parish get to know each other by sending your photo to us! Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 23.
Susan Rountree is also available to take a quick photo of you or your family on Sunday mornings. She will be available at the Parish Picnic, on Sunday, Oct. 9. Questions? Contact Susan Rountree.
The Children’s Ministry team will offer a pre-recorded, Christmas program for our families and parishioners of St. Michael’s. All children 3 years to 5th grade are welcome and encouraged to take part in this year’s presentation: The Christmas Story.
Casting for Fourth and Fifth Grade
On Sunday, Nov. 7, during the Sunday School hour
Casting for the lead Narrators and speaking roles for fourth and fifth graders. If your child is not able to be here on Nov. 7, but would like to be considered for a role, please contact Carolyn L’Italien.
Registration
Pease register your child to participate by the following dates:
• 4th & 5th grade: Wednesday, Nov. 3
• 3 years to 3rd grade: Tuesday, Nov. 23
Recording date:
Saturday, Dec. 4, at the church.
Details will be emailed to parents of all those registered for the program
Air date:
Sunday, Dec. 19 & Christmas Eve
• The pre-recorded Christmas Story emailed to the parish
