Funerals
Linda Jane Helgesen
Michael G. Dryden
Lost & Found
This Weekend
Training: Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady
Mass
Feast Day Parish Picnic
Save the Date!
Embracing Faith
Registration Deadline Extended
Haiti Rummage Sale
Donations
Food Drive
Saturday
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
An Evening of Vincentian Reflection
Friends of the Poor Walk
Blood Drive
Signup
Walking with Purpose
Women's Bible Study
Golf Tournament
Boys to Men
Life Teen 365 Initiative
Youth Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
Share Your Gifts & Serve
We offer prayers of consolation to the families and friends of Linda Jane Helgesen and Michael G. Dryden. Please keep them in your prayers.
Linda Jane Helgesen Funeral
Linda died on August 14.
Monday | August 26
- Visitation (Day Chapel): 9:30 AM
- Memorial Service (Worship Space): 10:30 AM
- Inurnment (Columbarium): Following Service
- Reception (Parish Hall): After Inurnment
Michael G. Dryden Funeral
Michael (husband of April) died on August 12.
Friday | August 30
- Visitation (Day Chapel): 9:30 AM
- Memorial Service (Worship Space): 10:30 AM
- Reception (Parish Hall): Following Service
Lost & Found
Misplaced or Missing Something?
We're clearing out our Lost & Found!
Commons | THIS WEEKEND - September 1
Please stop by the Commons (next to the Gift Cards Table) to check our Lost & Found Rack and Table to claim any of your misplaced items. Thank You!
Training: Altar Servers
THIS SUNDAY | August 25
12:30 PM - 2 PM
Room 205
Catholic Altar Servers are lay (non-ordained) assistants who help the priest and the deacon during liturgical ceremonies, especially during the Sunday Mass. Their role is part of an ancient tradition in the Church's liturgical life and crucial to the priesthood and religious life.
Requirements to Serve as an Altar Server
- Open to Boys and Girls
- Grades 6 - Grade 12
- Received the Sacrament of Baptism and First Holy Communion
- Participates in Mass on a Regular Basis
(Height requirements may apply regarding ability to reach candles. Ability to lift and carry the processional cross also is considered. Altar Server albs will be provided.)
Registration is required.
A parent/guardian must attend the training with the youth.
Lunch will be provided.
More Info | Interest Form: Altar Servers
Training: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Tuesday | August 27
7 PM
Worship Space
The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) perform a great service to the Church by distributing Holy Communion to God's people on those occasions where there are an insufficient number of priests and deacons to distribute Holy Communion to the people present at Mass and also to the homebound.
Requirements to Serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
- Catholic in good standing who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
- If married, marriage must have been blessed by the Church
- Registered Member of St. Michael Parish
More Info: Ministry of Eucharist
Mass: Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady
Saturday | September 14
Everyone is we!
The Roman Catholic Indian Community, in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Richmond's Office of Asian Ministry, will be hosting the Holy Mass and Celebration.
Rosary
10:15 AM | Worship Space
Mass
11 AM | Worship Space
(We invite you to bring flowers to Mass.)
Lunch Reception
After Mass | Parish Hall
(Feel free to bring a dish to share.)
More Info: Nativity of Our Lady Mass
Feast Day Parish Picnic
Saturday | September 28
After the 5 PM Mass
Mark your calendars for this FREE family event.
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fellowship!
Worship with us at the Saturday 5 PM Mass, then join us at our Feast Day Parish Picnic afterward. More details to come!
Embracing Faith: An LGBTQ+ Catholic Conversation
Monday | August 26
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Are you an LGBTQ Catholic seeking a safe and welcoming space to share your faith journey?
Come together with us for an open-hearted conversation about spirituality, acceptance, and community. Join our conversation to share your unique experiences and imagine together a Church that supports each other in faith. Your story matters.
Registration is required for each participant.
Registration Deadline EXTENDED: August 23 (TOMORROW)
A link to join the virtual meeting will be sent to you after you complete the registration.
More Info | Register: Embracing Faith: An LGBTQ+ Catholic Conversation
Contact: Sarah Brockwell | Director | Faith Formation | Email
Food Drive
THIS SATURDAY | August 24
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Front Bell Tower
Everything you give, you give to Christ. Your donations make a difference in so many lives.
Donation List (Needed Items)
Please refer to this list when you are putting together your donations. Thank you!
An Evening of Vincentian Reflection
Thursday | August 29
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Day Chapel
All members of St. Vincent de Paul (Vincentians) and their spouses, teens, and anyone who wants to learn more about what it means to be a Vincentian is invited!
Join Deacon Andy Cirmo on a tour of Vincentian saints and how they lived and built the foundations of Vincentian Spirituality.
SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk
Saturday | September 21
The Walk is one mile around our beautiful campus!
After the Walk, participants are invited for some fellowship and lunch (courtesy of Silver Diner).
Registration | 10 AM
Walk | 11 AM
Register to participate or make a donation.
Make sure to designate the St. Michael Conference as the beneficiary.
Register | Donate: SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk 2024
Raffle Ticket Sales & Silent Auction Baskets
September 8/9 | September 14/15
After Mass
Commons
Day of the Walk
Choose from a selection of beautiful baskets!
Bids will remain open until lunchtime on the day of the event. Auction winners will be announced at the lunch. An event volunteer will contact any winning bidders who are not present.
Blood Drive
Sunday | September 8
8:30 AM - 1 PM
Lake House
Lake House
Our parish continues to have a significant positive impact on our community. At our last quarterly Blood Drive held in June, we collected 34 units of blood.
Goal | 33 Units
We need our regular and new donors to sign up to donate and fill the 45 slots to help us reach our goal.
It is far better to schedule your donation spot in advance.
Walk-ins may be accepted during the drive; however, the ability to accept walk-ins is subject to the available open slots.
- Schedule Online
- Schedule by Phone (800-RED-CROSS | 800-733-2767)
- Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App
Use sponsor code: stmikes
As a Thank You | Exclusive American Red Cross T-shirt
Anyone who gives blood (September 1 - 15) will get an exclusive American Red Cross raglan T-shirt (while supplies last).
Walking with Purpose
Fall 2024 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 scripture through the heart of our Catholic faith.
Which Walking with Purpose Study Should You Choose?
New to Walking with Purpose?
We encourage all participants new to WWP to sign up for Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point to begin their journey, regardless of previous experience with Bible Study.
Already Did Opening Your Heart and ready for the next step?
Continue your journey with Passionate Discipleship.
Registration is required.
More Info | Session Schedule | Fees & Registration: WWP Fall 2024
Table in the Commons
THIS WEEKEND
After Masses
Stop by to get more information on how to register for the WWP Fall Sessions.
11th Annual BTM Golf Tournament
Monday | September 23
Brandermill Country Club
The Boys to Men Golf Tournament is more than just a day of golf; it's a chance to make a difference.
Funds raised from this event will support Boys to Men, an organization dedicated to mentoring and guiding young boys in our community, helping them transition into confident, responsible young men through mentorship programs, educational workshops and activities, and community service projects.
Register: BTM Golf Tournament
Life Teen 365 Initiative
Youth Ministry
This is the single major support initiative for our teens each year, which helps support their activities, experiences, and outreach efforts of their own over the next 365 days.
Learn More | Donate: Life Teen 365 Initiative
Visit Our Envelope Wall in the Commons | Now Through September 3
In addition to monetary support, there are other ways to help!
Volunteer and join our Life Teen Core Team. Learn more by checking out the contents of your envelope this weekend. With 365 envelopes, there's a way to support at any level!
Volunteer Opportunities
Answer the Call
Current Ministry Needs (Including Ministry Coordinators)
Share Your Time and Talent | Serve Our Parish and Community
We have several volunteer opportunities across different parish ministries and groups. We invite all interested parishioners to review the volunteer details and to contact the appropriate ministry/group coordinator for more information or to sign up.
Learn More: Get Involved
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!