Live the Liturgy
Inspiration for the Week
(from LPi)
Deciding to travel the challenging road of forgiveness is choosing a journey toward greater freedom.
Resentment, anger, and clinging to past hurts not only keep open wounds that long for healing, but brings us down paths that are eventually self-destructive. Harboring and withholding forgiveness not only shut down relationships with others, but with God and ourselves, as well.
To choose to forgive another person, regardless of how grave the wrong, is a choice to be released from bondage to past wounds and scars and to pursue the gift of life and love again.
Who among us has not wronged or sinned against another? We certainly would want God to understand, forgive, and show mercy upon us. It is hypocritical of us to not extend that same grace to our neighbor.
Streaming Mass
Continue to Celebrate Mass with Us Online!
You do not need a Facebook account to watch.
Sunday Mass
9:15 AM
Stream: Facebook.com/stmikesvillage
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Giving
Please prayerfully consider giving regularly to our Sunday Collection.
With a grateful heart, we thank ALL OF YOU for your generous contributions to the parish.
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Order of Worship
Available in printer-friendly full version or music only.
Download the version you prefer.
In-Person Mass
Adding New Mass Time!
Sunday 5 PM Mass | Starts September 20
We hope to accommodate more parishioner schedules, so we have added another weekend Mass.
In-Person Weekend Mass Registration is open from 9 AM Monday until 12 PM Thursday.
Safety Guidelines & Registration: Weekend Mass
FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night
September 27 | Parish Back Parking Lot
Gates Open | 6:30 PM
Movie Starts | 7:45 PM
Join us after the Sunday 5 PM Mass!
Bring the whole family, your friends, your neighbors...
Watch The Greatest Showman on a large outdoor inflatable movie screen!
Pre-order whole pizzas from Papa John's for dinner.
The Kona Ice Truck will be here for some refreshing treats!
And, of course, there will be popcorn, too!
Bring your comfy chairs, and we will do the rest!
Sign Up Today to Join Us for a Fun Evening!
Reserve Your Spot & Pre-Order Your Pizza: Outdoor Family Movie Night
Catechetical Sunday
Weekend of September 19 & 20
What is Catechetical Sunday?
Catechetical Sunday began in 1935 and is always the third Sunday in September.
On the weekend of September 19/20, our parish will take time during Mass to thank and bless all of those called to witness to and provide formation on the faith.
2020 Catechetical Sunday Theme
"I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you."
(inspired by St. Paul in his First Letter to the Corinthians)
Watch the video below, from Sarah, our Director of Faith Formation.
Who is identified as a catechist at our parish? It could be YOU!
Registration Now Open
Elementary Faith Formation & Youth Ministry (EDGE & Life Teen)
Registration closes on October 2!
Programs start in October.
This year, things will look a bit different and function a bit differently, but the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry teams are excited and energized to welcome back our families for a brand new season!
Learn more about Registration, Schedules, and Program Structures:
Walk/Drive Up for the Poor
Diocesan Bicentennial Octave of Service Kick-Off Event
September 26
11 AM
This annual fundraising event raises critical funds used to serve the many needs of both parishioners and those in our community.
Sign up to participate and join others around the nation to help make a real difference in the lives of those in need.
This year, we are offering two options to participate!
- Walk the 1-Mile Course at the Parish
- pick up your event shirt
- walk the course while practicing social distancing
- Drive Up & Park
- pick up your event shirt & participant packet at the parish
- walk the 1 mile in your own neighborhood (send us pics!)
Register: fopwalk.org
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Vincent's Pantry
Serving our Friends with Food and Other Personal Care Products
Open Hours | By Appointment Only
Wednesday | 1 PM - 3 PM
Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM
Do You Need Food?
Please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office and leave a message through the Vincent's Pantry Line. All calls are confidential.
Vincent's Pantry Line: 804-527-1037 ext. 132
Learn More: Vincent's Pantry
Your ongoing support is needed to keep Vincent's Pantry fully stocked.
Please drop off your nonperishable grocery donations at our Vincent's Pantry Collection Rack, stationed every day in the Commons.
(St. Michael Parish will continue to support the ongoing needs of Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry through our monthly Food Drive.)
Book Insert Volunteers
Lots of Volunteers Needed!
We created an insert that needs to be put in many many books.
We need a dedicated group of volunteers to assist us with this project.
The setup will be in the Parish Hall, with everyone wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines.
Can You Help | Email Here
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Hospitality Ushers
We Need Your Help!
Do you attend our in-person 9:15 AM Sunday Mass?
Consider helping out as a Hospitality Usher before and after Mass!
Training will be provided.
Contact: Bobby Baughan | Email Here
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Stream Team Volunteers
Join the Team!
We need to expand our Stream Team as we continue to engage our parishioners in our digital media efforts. A training period will take place for all new volunteers.
Check Out the Stream Team Volunteer Description below!
Confident that you are a great fit for this volunteer role and feeling energized by the thought of this opportunity?
Contact: Mike Horvath | Email Here
AmazonSmile
Support Our Parish While You Shop!
When you shop on smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon!
The added bonus is that Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to our parish with EVERY purchase!
It's Easy!
Amazon will give .5% of every purchase to our parish, with no extra cost to you!
- shop on smile.amazon.com
- choose St. Michael Catholic Church as your charity
Get Started Today: AmazonSmile
Mental Wellness
Helpful Resources
We hope many of you were able to join us last Wednesday for our Mental Wellness Night with Deacon Dave and special guest parishioner Karen Rice, LCSW. During the honest and open conversation, Deacon Dave and Karen offered practical steps and spiritual guidance on how to cope and find hope during these challenging times.
If you missed this valuable Facebook Live event, you can watch the recording and find other helpful resources on our newly dedicated Mental Wellness page.
Visit: Mental Wellness
Michael Parish is alive and strong in you.
We are in this together, and we are here for you.