Parish Newsletter
November
Paula Ponders
November 2, 2025
We are being called into God's beloved communion of saints - those blessed, hallowed, and set apart as God's elect. I believe that invitation gives us the ability to see those others named in Luke's gospel as blessed - the ones who weep, who are poor, are hungry. With new eyes we can welcome any who are forgotten into our communion. By recognizing God's love for us and for the other, we will respond by 'doing unto others as I would have them do to me.' These actions by each one of us will enlarge our circle of saints and further form our church into Christ's beloved community.
I'll see you in church,
Paula+
Deacon’s Corner
St. Michaels Family,
I don’t know about you, but I love these cool fall days and nights and seeing the beautiful colors on the trees. Thank you, Lord. Well, after the kitchen gets a good cleaning, we will break in our new stove on Nov. 14th with a spaghetti dinner followed by game night. I took the test online and passed to get my food handlers certificate, so I think we’re good to go.
In the month of October, we made 30 Brown Bag lunches and over the course of a couple of days we did get rid of them all with the help of the Blessing Box. We will be making and packing lunches on Nov. 4th at noon and distributing lunches on the 6th from 12-2pm. Any help is appreciated. Remember to keep praying for one another and to always be mindful of the needs of others.
Blessings,
Deacon Rob+
Good news November 2, 2025
Memorial Lamps - The experience of the pandemic is highlighting what is truly important to our community. It is apparent that the need for fresh flowers on the altar each week is not a burning desire. With that in mind, we will halt the regular purchase of flowers but continue to accept memorial donations for lamps. These donations support our worship supplies such as bread, wine, linens, candles, and oils. Please contact Tracey on reserving a date. Lamps are $7 each 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 (one) 11/09 (two).
Let us pray for peace: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP pg 815)
Sunday Schedule
Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. in the church!
and livestreamed.
Livestream and Recorded
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ELECTRONIC GIVING
We now have two ways of donating online. Both require a handling fee and have a lag time when the funds are available to us.
PayPal can send donations to our church Credit Union account for 2.5% and the funds are ready in two days. The Diocese charges 2.9% and our funds aren't transferred to us until the third day of the following month.
Your gifts are appreciated! I invite you to choose your option.
HELP US HELP OTHERS
Take a tag and give to our outreach efforts. Each tag should cost around $5-$10 depending on where you shop. And if you shop at Kroger, using your Community Rewards card will be a win-win for St. Michael's.
Amazon Wish List QR Code
Doing Shopping This Week?
Please pick up something for our pantry
So Many Are Hungry
The need is great! Thank you!
"Lord, Teach Us To Pray"
We will gather for four Tuesdays to discuss prayer, consider types of prayers, which prayer form seems to suit your personality, and we’ll experiment with different styles of prayer.
We gather at 5:30 p.m. for a light supper and start our study of prayer at 6 :00 p.m. Eucharist follows at 7:00 p.m. Come for all or any part of the evening.
We begin Tuesday November 4
Please indicate your interest so I can prepare materials.
I hope you'll join me!
We depend on your open hand to help us continue our mission to a needy world:
Our Blessing Box is emptied several times each week as we care for those in need of food. Rob has started a Go Fund Me page to help us keep the Box filled. Click on that link to make a contribution directly to the food drive.
We rely on your generosity in a special way during the Lenten season to reach out in ways we could never do alone. You can conveniently give online by clicking on the button above and choosing St. Michaels Lincoln Park. Thank you so much for anything you can do to help us reach others!
If you have benefited from any of our ministries this year
If you want the blessings of this community to benefit the lives of others
If you dream of a thriving world where St. Michael's brings greater belonging, well-being, and peace to all.
Doing Some Shopping?. - Every time you shop at Kroger, you can raise funds for St. Michael. All you have to do is swipe your Plus Card. To enroll your card or create a new account follow these simple instructions. Here's how.
We now have an Amazon Wish List that can be shopped from and will ship directly to the church
FOOD PANTRY / Blessings Box - St. Michaels is now providing for the needs of our neighbors through our Blessing Box as well as the local women’s shelter. We appreciate your donations to keep it filled. Whenever pop top cans are available they are preferred by people who don’t have kitchen facilities available. Items needed include household necessities, but are not limited to the following: Paper towels, Napkins, Toilet paper, Bath soap, Health & beauty, Toothpaste Related items, Diapers, Wipes, Feminine hygiene supplies, Dish soap, disinfectant & cleaning supplies, Shampoo & Conditioner, Laundry soap, Food items include but are not limited to: Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetable, Canned Tuna, Granola Bars, Instant Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mac N Cheese, Canned Pasta, Canned Meat, Cereal, Oatmeal, Box of Crackers, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Ketchup, Jar of Applesauce, Puddings, Pasta Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce
Blessings Box Specific Items - Pull top: ready to eat soups, canned pastas, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned tuna or in single serving pouch, granola bars, cereal bars, single serving cereals, juice boxes, single serve shelf stable milk, single serve pudding cups, jell-o cups, single serve water bottles (20oz or smaller),
If you are unsure what to get, please make a monetary donation
Or visit our Amazon Wish List for items
Thank you for your help in this meaningful ministry for those in need!
Click here for downloadable shopping list