Funeral
Susan Tiffin
HS Teens - Fire & Cookout
Good Eats, Friends, Music
This Weekend
Backpack Blessing
Food Drive
Burlington Family Bingo
ATM Coffee & Donuts and Fr. Eric's Visit
Parish Council
Seeking New Members
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Program Registration
Coordinators Needed
Coal Pit Learning Center
Homebound Ministry
Walking with Purpose
Register Today!
Haiti Rummage Sale
Volunteer, Donate, & Shop
St. Marc's Jar
Loose Change Fundraiser
Holiday Bazaar
Calling All Vendors!
Upcoming
Blood Drive
Youth 365 Initiative
Donate
Car Donations
Ministries in Need
Around the Diocese
St. Elizabeth Centennial Book
Sip & Learn
The Catholic Woman's Club
Cursillo 50th Anniversary Celebration
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Jordan
Pilgrimage to Ireland &Scotland
Susan Tiffin Funeral
We offer prayers of consolation to the family and friends of Susan Tiffin, who died on August 18. The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wednesday | August 31
- Visitation (Day Chapel): 1 PM
- Funeral Mass (Worship Space): 2 PM
- Inurnment (Columbarium): Immediately Following Mass
- Reception (Parish Hall): After Inurnment
Please keep the Tiffin Family in your prayers.
8th Annual
Late-Summer Fire & Cookout
TOMORROW | August 26
6 PM - 9 PM
Lake House Patio
All High School Teens Invited!
Good Eats | Friends | Music | Fire & S'mores
Bring lawn games and friends.
Backpack Blessing
THIS WEEKEND | August 27 & 28
All Masses
All Students | Backpack & School Supply Blessing
We invite all students (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and adult students) to bring their backpacks and school supplies this weekend so that we may pray a blessing over them as a parish community.
Blessing Tags
Table | Commons
We will have Blessing Tags available to attach to backpacks so that our students will be reminded of the love of our community throughout the school year. You can also pick up the QR Code for online registration and calendars for all of our Formation offerings.
Food Drive
THIS SATURDAY | August 27
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Front Bell Tower Loop
Love God in the Person of Your Neighbor.
The Knights of Columbus will be on hand to collect your donations. Your generosity will benefit our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry and our own Vincent's Pantry (SVDP). Thank you for your continued support of this critical ministry.
Donation List (Needed Items)
Burlington Family Bingo
THIS SATURDAY | August 27
6:45 PM
Parish Hall
The Knights of Columbus invites you to an evening of family fun!
There will be 15 bingo games with an intermission. Children's bingo cards will be available. Prizes will include gift cards and a $100 grand prize!
Ticket Sales
The Parish Hall will open at 5:45 PM for Ticket Sales and fellowship.
$15 | 3 Bingo Cards | Per Game
$5 | Single Bingo Card | Per Game
More Info (Including Menu Items): Burlington Family Bingo
ATM Hosts Coffee & Donuts
SUNDAY | August 28
After 10 AM Mass
Parish Hall
Fellowship & Fr. Eric's Visit
Members of the Appalachian Twinning Ministry (ATM) will have a table in the Commons after Mass and will host Coffee & Donuts. Fr. Eric will be at the 10 AM Mass and at the Coffee & Donuts afterward.
Parish Council
New Members
Seeking parishioners who are interested in serving on the Parish Council.
The St. Michael Parish Council provides parishioners the opportunity to share the Apostolic Mission of the Church, while fulfilling their Christian responsibility to the parish and the community.
Council members are chosen by lot and serve a three-year term.
Eligibility
Members of the Council shall be 16 years of age or older, must be baptized, registered members of the parish, and should participate in the parish worship life, especially Mass and the sacraments.
Interested?
We invite you to complete the Interest Form if you are interested in serving on the Parish Council.
More Info & Interest Form: Parish Council
Questions: Sue Miyashita | Office Coordinator | Email Here
Registration
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Registration Open!
St. Michael Parish is excited to offer opportunities for all ages!
Registration is now open for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, as well as Youth Ministry for our high school and middle schoolers, and Faith Formation for our elementary children. We are excited to offer our newest program, Blessed Beginnings, for families with children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Register your children/teens today!
(September - November)
(classes start September 18)
(Kick-Off Event on September 28)
(Kick-Off Event on October 2)
Coordinators Needed
Answer the Call
We currently have two Ministry Coordinator opportunities.
If you feel called to serve in one of these volunteer positions, we would love to hear from you!
Coal Pit Ministry Coordinator
The Coordinator responsibilities include: communicate with the Coal Pit Director about school/student needs; arrange signups for weekly lunches during the school year and summer (main responsibility); coordinate Christmas gifts sponsors, collection, and delivery; occasional collection of supplies, sponsored crafts, provision of snacks for parties, etc.
More Info: Coal Pit Ministry
Homebound Ministry Coordinator
The Coordinator will schedule and coordinate visits with ministers and parishioners in need of Communion. The Homebound Ministry connects those who are homebound to the larger St. Michael Parish community. Our parish has Eucharistic Ministers available to bring Communion to those who are recuperating from surgery, experiencing medical problems, or are otherwise temporarily or permanently unable to come to church.
More Info: Homebound Ministry
Interested in one of these volunteer opportunities?
Contact: Taylor Horvath | Pastoral Services Coordinator | Email Here
Walking with Purpose
Fall 2022 Sessions
Calling all women interested in a Catholic Bible Study!
Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a unique way for women to gather and study sacred scriptures through the heart of our Catholic faith.
Stop by the Walking with Purpose Table in the Commons this weekend.
WWP members will share more information about the upcoming sessions and can help you register in person.
New to WWP?
Our flagship 22-week study, Opening Your Heart, is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart. We encourage all participants new to WWP to begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible Study.
Our flagship 22-week study, Opening Your Heart, is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart. We encourage all participants new to WWP to begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible Study.
Opening your Heart: The Starting Point
Virtual ONLY
Wednesday Evenings (starts September 14)
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Have you participated in WWP before?
Our new 17-week study, Grounded in Hope, will help you experience a growth in grit and grace to help you run your race.
Grounded in Hope
In Person & Virtual
Thursday Evenings (starts September 15)
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Lake House Social Hall
In Person Only
Friday Mornings (starts September 16)
9:30 AM - 11 AM
Lake House Social Hall
Registration is required for all sessions.
$ 70 | In Person
(includes book and refreshments)
$45 | Virtual
(includes book)
More Info & Register Online: Walking with Purpose (Fall 2022 Sessions)
Haiti Rummage Sale
Volunteer, Donate, & Shop
We need volunteers, donations, and shoppers!
Sign up to volunteer, start collecting your donations, and plan to shop in September.
DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS
All donations will be received in the loop leading to the front entrance of the church (near the bell tower).
September 6 (Tuesday) | 8 AM - 7 PM
September 7 (Wednesday) | 8 AM - 7 PM
Furniture Donation Pickup
If you have furniture that you wish to donate and need assistance, we can pick up your donation for you!
- Call the Parish Office to Schedule a Furniture Donation Pickup.
- Call between August 24 - September 1 (by 4 PM).
- Leave your name and phone number with our parish front desk.
- A Haiti Rummage Sale Volunteer will contact you to set up a pick-up date and time.
- Furniture Donation Pick-Up Dates & Times
- September 6 & 7
- 9 AM - 4 PM
BE A VOLUNTEER
Please consider lending a hand. We have 4-hour volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas.
If the volunteer timeslots do not meet your availability, please pick the shift closest to your time preference on the signup and include your preferred hours to work.
SHOP THE HAITI RUMMAGE SALE
September 9 (Friday) | 3 PM - 7 PM
September 10 (Saturday) | 8 AM - 12 PM
More Info: Haiti Rummage Sale
St. Marc's Jar
Loose Change Fundraiser
Change for Change
The Haiti Twinning Ministry is working to support teachers' salaries at St. Marc's School in Haiti. St. Marc's is a small and very remote community, which is part of the St. Jean Baptiste Parish in Haiti.
Nothing Is Too Small.
If you would like to help, please drop off spare change or cash in the St. Marc's Jar. Thank you for your generosity.
St. Marc's Jar
Until September 4
Before or After Mass
Commons
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday | October 22
9 AM - 2 PM
Parish Front Lot
Save the Date!
Join us at our second outdoor Holiday Bazaar in October, featuring vendors of handmade crafts and gifts.
More Info: Holiday Bazaar
Calling All Vendors!
Do you create and sell handcrafted items, such as jewelry, holiday decorations, home goods, pottery, photography, vintage items, or other amazing crafts and gift items? We invite you to be part of this fun event! We would love to have you as one of our vendors and showcase your work.
More Info: Vendor Information (Holiday Bazaar)
Blood Drive
Sunday | September 11
8 AM - 1 PM
Lake House
Help Us Fill 24 Donor Slots
We need regular and new donors to sign up and fill the donor slots.
At our last quarterly drive held in June, 37 units of blood were collected! Our parish continues to have a significant positive impact on our community.
No walk-ins. Donors must schedule their donation slots.
Sponsor Code: stmikes
Schedule Online: American Red Cross Blood Services
Schedule by Phone: 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
More Info: Blood Drive Ministry
Youth 365 Initiative
Youth Ministry
Support the Youth of Our Parish
Check out the Youth 365 Board in the Commons and prayerfully consider at what level you might be able to contribute this year.
The Youth 365 Initiative is a prominent source of funds for our Youth Ministry outreach during the year and supports the many events and experiences our teens participate in, while keeping costs reasonable for them and their families.
Make a donation online.
Car Donations
Two Ministries in Need
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) and Boys to Men Mentoring are in need of car donations. Please pray for those in need of cars and any potential donors.
Can you help?
If you have a car to donate or would like more information, we look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: Taylor Horvath | Pastoral Services Coordinator | Email Here
St. Elizabeth Parish
Centennial Anniversary (1923 - 2023)
The yearlong celebration will begin with Mass on November 20, 2022, with Bishop Knestout presiding.
100th Anniversary Commemorative Book | Sponsor an Ad
Sponsorship levels start at $25.
Deadline for submissions: September 15, 2022
More Info: St. Elizabeth Parish Office | 804-329-4599 | Email
Check out the flyer and sponsorship form!
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Sip & Learn
September 15 & October 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pastoral Center (7800 Carousel Lane)
Women's Giving Circle
The Women's Giving Circle of the Catholic Community Foundation is bringing women together to strengthen our diocese and communities and make meaningful change, while engaging in fellowship and having fun along the way.
RSVP by September 12 (for Sept. 15 Event) or October 10 (for Oct. 13 Event):
Maggie Keenan | Email Here
More Info: Women's Giving Circle
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The Catholic Woman's Club
Vibrant Organization for Catholic Women
Membership open to all women within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
The Catholic Woman's Club of Richmond is a diocesan-wide organization, founded in 1914 at the suggestion of Bishop Denis J. O'Connell, to present the image of Catholic womanhood to the community. The goals are to foster Catholic ideals through spiritual development, cultural involvement, and educational and civic pursuits through charitable endeavors. The club annually contributes to designated Catholic and civic charities and has provided scholarships to St. Gertrude High School.
The Catholic Woman's Club of Richmond is a diocesan-wide organization, founded in 1914 at the suggestion of Bishop Denis J. O'Connell, to present the image of Catholic womanhood to the community. The goals are to foster Catholic ideals through spiritual development, cultural involvement, and educational and civic pursuits through charitable endeavors. The club annually contributes to designated Catholic and civic charities and has provided scholarships to St. Gertrude High School.
Recruitment Table
September 17 & 18
After all Masses
Commons
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Cursillo 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday | September 18
2 PM
Benedictine Schools of Richmond (aka Benedictine Abbey)
Calling all Central Virginia Cursillistas!
Join the Cursillo community as Central Virginia Cursillo celebrates 50 years of deepening over 2,800 men's and women's relationship with God through the 130 retreat weekends given since 1987 and looking to the future, building on the great work that has been done thus far.
(You will be asked some questions and asked to supply some information.)
More Info: Cursillo
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan
April 19 - 29, 2023
Join Fr. John (Church of the Epiphany) on an 11-day tour to two countries.
$4,399 per person: airfare, 4-star hotels, Daily Mass, breakfast and dinner, and more! A few places on the itinerary include Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and the Sea of Galilee. Then visit Petra, a Seven Wonder of the World. Spaces are limited. Reservations available now.
More Info: Alba Kim | 804-298-4035 | Email Here
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Pilgrimage to Ireland and Scotland
May 16 - 28, 2023
Join Msgr. Golden (Our Lady of Nazareth) on a 13-day tour of Ireland and Scotland.
$4,899 per person: airfare, 4-star hotels, Daily Mass, local tours, breakfast and dinner, and more! Some places on the itinerary include Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, Knock, and Dublin. Edinburgh will serve as the base to explore Scotland.
More Info: Alba Kim | 804-298-4035 | Email Here
To be the presence of Christ...
in welcoming, in service, in worship, in compassion,
in faith sharing, in fellowship.
To be the light of the world!