St. Michael’s Announcements
St. Michael's celebrates the return of:
  • The Contemporary Mass, known as the 9-Oclock Service, and
  • The Traditional Mass, known as the 11-Oclock Service.
During the Summer we celebrate the Spoken Mass and a Blended Mass with elements from both the Contemporary and Traditional Mass forms. ... Read More
The Altar Flowers for Sunday, May 4th, are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Health, Home, family & Friends by Donna Pizzuto. Read More
The flower calendar can be found in the window to the church office.  Altar flowers are a special way to honor loved ones on special occasions or to be a memorial.  Suggested donation is $30. Read More
Every parishioner is invited to attend a social event in order to get to know Mother Joan better.  Watch for an invitation from your Vestry leader.  If you’ve not received an invitation by early May, please let us know; it might mean that our records are not current.  Help us correct that. If you’ve received an invitation but are unable to attend on that date let us know. We can schedule you at another time. Read More
by Casey Hinds

We are selling Bishops Blend coffees, special blends created for Episcopal Relief and Development for sale in Episcopal Parishes. ...
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Casey Hinds
Christian Formation Chair

Pentecost
Pentecost Picnic and Lamb Roast
Sunday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Mens Club and
the Christian Formation Committee

All are invited to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and Mothers’ Day in the Garden.  Invite your parents, brothers, sisters and any part of your extended family!  Delicious roast lamb, along with hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages.  Bring sides, salads, desserts and your favorite casseroles to share!  Young fathers!  You are especially encouraged to volunteer and demonstrate your grilling and other grand skills of husbandry. ... Read More
Next Saturday, May 10, is the annual Letter Carriers food drive.  Please put some non-perishable food in your mailbox before your normal mail delivery on that day.  Your letter carrier will get it to the food bank.
 
Or bring your donation to church on Pentecost Sunday / Mother’s Day.  God’s Pantry will pick it up on Monday.  With the economy, price of gas, increase in food costs, God’s Pantry’s service to the needy in our community is up 26% this year.  Please be generous.
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St. Michael’s wishes to honor those who are graduating from high school, college, or other institutions this spring.  We need to know who you are!  Please take a moment and fill out the form provided below and return it to the office or place in the offering bag. ... Read More
(Parents Entrusting Adult Children Entirely to God) is a fellowship and support group for parents dealing with challenges involving their adult children.  The group meets in the Chapter Room Sunday, May 18th following the late service for a potluck sandwich/salad lunch, discussion and prayer.  For more information about the group, contact Karen Miller, Nancy Pickens or the parish office. Read More
The Evangelism committee is looking for folks to participate in various ministries.  Check the bulletin board in the Narthex for sign up sheets for the following ministries:

  • Greeter
  • Gift Delivery
  •  Phone Vistation
  • Scheduler
  • Committee Member

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There are sign up sheets in the Narthex for:

  • those who would like to offer temporary service to our expectant families after the birth of their child(ren).  (examples:  meal preparation, cleaning, errands, sibling childcare, rocking newborn in their home, or other creative service you can offer)
  • those who would like to be part of the prayer chain for Expectant Parents. 

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Patty Webb
Nursery Committee Chair
All three nursery staff and the nursery coordinator will be out-of-town on Sunday, May 18th.  We need two parishioners who have completed the required "Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Training" and who are available to provide nursery care for our young children from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th.  Please get in touch with ... Read More
by Casey Hinds
Christian Formation Chair

10:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. May 11th & May 18th.
Summer Break starts May 11th.

If you are unsure of the meeting locations, there is a map posted in the Narthex... Read More
Clent Collins
Instructor
Christianity has survived the modern era despite the rise of science and secular culture.  Now many say that America has moved into a postmodern era, which presents a new set of challenges to Christianity.  The Sunday evening book study group will explore those challenges, while discussing the book Postmodernism 101: A First Course for the Curious Christian by Heath White.  If you are curious, please join us Sunday evening, May 11th, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the EFM room.  We will focus on topics of interest to most Christians.  Contact Clint Collins or the parish office. Read More
by John Baggerman
Earth Minister
Earth Ministries Logo
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.:  Volunteers with green (and brown) thumbs needed to plant native wetland species in our detention basin (the depression in the front yard), making it into a rain garden. All ages are welcome.  Bring shovel, pickaxe and wheelbarrow if you have them. Read More
You are invited to the Cedar Hill Retreat Center Tree Retreat on May 30th and 31st led by Mary Carol Cooper, Sandy Stone, and John Baggerman.  See the Earth Ministries bulletin board for details. Read More
by John Baggerman
Earth Minister
Sunday, May 18, 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Great educational opportunity!!
 
Nature hike led by our own Charley Sither through Floracliff Nature Sanctuary (www.floracliff.org) in southeast Fayette County on the Kentucky River (about 15 minute drive from church).
 
Moderate difficulty (hills).  $5 cost (for Floracliff).  Group limited to 15.  Signups in the Narthex.
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Forward Movement Publications- 
May / June / July 2008The May / June / July 2008 issue of the devotional tract, Forward Day by Day can be found in the Tract Rack outside the parish office.  Suggested donation:  $1.00.
 
You may also click the picture to the right to see today's reading.
 
This issue features meditations by the deans of the accredited Episcopal seminaries in the United States, eleven authors in all.  Each dean was invited to write a block of eight or nine meditations; all eleven deans have contributed to this issue. ... Read More
EFM will have openings for new students in the fall.  EFM meets weekly at St. Michael’s during the fall and spring semesters.  EFM trains lay people in Old Testament and New Testament scripture, church history and theology.  The course takes 4 years to complete.  For more information or to sign up, contact Lynn Posze or the parish office. Read More
Lynne Evans
Acolyte Trainer
We’re looking for acolytes!!!!  Anyone second grade or older is welcome to join us.  If you have any questions, please see Mother Joan or Lynne Evans. Read More
We have the 20 adults needed signed up in order to reserve our Parish Weekend at the Cathedral Domain for August 15th thru 17th, 2008.  We need a commitment (paid) from 11 more adults in order to reserve our spot.  Please let us know if you'd like to help resurrect this long time summer tradition at St. Michael’s and connect with our parish family in a fabulous setting.  You can visit our web site, sign up in the narthex, or contact René Leaver or Lynne Evans.  The more the merrier!  ... Read More
Come to a The Cathedral Domain summer camp!  Mini-camp (attendees of 1st & 2nd grades) to Senior Conference (grades 9-12) and Everything in between, there’s a camp for you.  Brochures are available at the window in the Narthex or go to www.cathedraldomain.org for more information. Read More
Reading Camp is for 3rd & 4th graders who fall below grade level in reading skills.  There are two overnight camps and four day camp throughout the Diocese.  We are in need of funds and volunteers.  Applications are available at The Reading Camp web site.  Mary Eclov or Lynne Evans will be happy to answer any questions.  Reading rocks! Read More
Kroger gift cards are a great way to generate funds for St. Michael’s! Buy a card (pre-loaded with $5.00) for just $5.00 and reload as needed. Every grocery dollar you spend helps our church family. See Senior Warden, Duncan Hart, for a card on Sundays! Read More
We encourage every member to get a name tag and wear it at church worship, meetings, and other functions.  If you need a new name tag you may fill out the form ... Read More
Please remember these persons in your prayers this week! ... Read More
by Pat Evans
ECW Chair
Women's Weekend is Friday, May 16th thru Sunday, May 18th.  More details and registration information may be found on the ECW Bulletin Board outside the entrance to the Parish Hall or contact Pat Evans or call the parish office. Read More
by Patty Webb
Christian Formation Committee
This June the children of St. Michael's ages 5 and older are invited to participate in a 3-day Marketplace Vacation Bible School along with the children of Christ Church Cathedral. ... Read More
A six-week supportive educational gathering for adults who have experienced a death of someone significant in their life by suicide.
 
TUESDAY EVENINGS
April 8th - May 13th, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 
To register please call (859) 277-2700
or (800) 876-6005
or email us at testepp@hospicebg.org
 
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Center for Grief and Education
2312 Alexandria Drive
Lexington KY 40504
www.hospicebg.org
 
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Please TURN OFF cell phones and pagers during worship services unless it is vitally important to leave them on vibrate.  These devices interfere with our sound system, even when on vibrate mode.
 
Thank you for your cooperation!
  
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Three Year Olds ... Four Year Olds ... Young Fives ... Kindergarten ...  Read More
Mrs. Norma Hylton, a Kindergarten teacher at St. Michael’s School for over 30 years, will be retiring at the end of this school year.  Please help us recognize her at a Retirement Party on May 18, by sending cards, notes, or any pictures you may have from past school years – we’re creating a scrapbook for her.  Put your mementos in the school’s mail box in the church office.  All are invited — RSVP, 277-7541. Read More
by Charlie Shanks
Webmaster
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by Charlie Shanks
Webmaster
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