Parish Newsletter
October
Paula Ponders
October 11, 2025
Jesus restores the health of ten lepers. This healing also restores them to their families and their communities for their illness kept them quarantined. All were healed but one was still shunned, for he was a Samaritan. He recognized the source of his restoration and returned to give thanks and praise to God.
I wonder, how can I become more aware of my situation in life so I can more readily give praise to God for what I have been given?
I'll see you in church,
Paula+
Deacon’s Corner
St. Michaels Family,
Well, fall is upon us, and another year is winding down. We should all feel pretty good about the things that happened so far this year at St. Michaels. Our attendance is still growing little by little. I can’t wait to begin using the new stove to include hot lunches to go as the weather gets colder and I’m sure we can include having spaghetti dinners in our future.
The Brown Bag Lunches are increasing every month unfortunately, but I’m glad we can make a small contribution for those who need them.
I am following the lead of the Holy Spirit as I will begin leading afternoon services at 2pm every Sunday at the Hampton Manor Assisted Living facility in Taylor starting October 5th. Keep praying for one another and always be mindful of the needs of others.
Peace,
Deacon Rob+
Good news october 11, 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 10/21,10/28 (one).
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
Please bring a box of cereal for our 4th Sunday of the month collection on OCTOBER 26.
The need is great! Thank you!
HAYRIDE
A big thank you to Rick and Julie for a fabulous night for a hayride.
Meet and Greet Sabrina!
Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Sabrina Peralta Pena is the Community Navigator at La Sed. She hosts clients at St. Michael's on Thursdays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. She helps with food assistance, immigration law, notary services or benefit renewals, plus lots more. Stop by and welcome her to St. Michael's!
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