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Welcome!
Radically Open to God
The SMC Mission is to
Love God, Love Others, and
Serve
the World.
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Join Us for Worship
SUNDAY
8 am
Holy Eucharist
10:15 am
Choral Eucharist
6 pm
Contemporary Eucharist
Healing Service
7 am
Holy Eucharist
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Your Vestry Members
Treasurer
Craig Maughan
Secretary
Todd Pittenger
Andrew Cole
Kathy Cox
Betsy Culpepper
Stephanie Higgins
Edye McNickle
Mike Robertson
Jan Tillman
Meggen Wilson
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Contact Us
Associate Minister
of Pastoral Care
Ashleigh Gonzalez
Submissions for the E-Messenger should be emailed to the Church Administrator by Tuesday at 5 pm for that week's edition. The E-Messenger is distributed every Thursday.
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Reflections from Deacon Carter
WHEN THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENS...
"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord."
James 5:14
Life can be difficult, and sometimes we are thrown a curve. It is never easy to get an unexpected diagnosis, face a serious surgery or a major emotional challenge. Often the reaction can be one of anger or denial.
When my mother got the diagnosis of liver cancer, she said, "I just got a death sentence." During her next nine weeks, I was blessed to have been with her regularly. I was able to talk with her about death, dying and heaven. I was there to pray with her, hold her hand, and to anoint her. Her passing was a beautiful transition to that heaven where I know she is today.
How are we to respond when the unthinkable happens -- when we get that diagnosis or when we have to go for tests or when we are facing surgery -- how are we to react? Some may choose to keep it a secret ... but wouldn't it be better if you didn't have to go it alone?
The fact is ... prayer works, and your parish family is always here to love and support you. The Daughters of the King pray daily for those in need. Your clergy are ordained to anoint and pray over you. We, as church members, are blessed by the love, support and prayers of our parish family. As a church family, it's what we do! It's not a question of not "worrying" people -- it's about allowing the people who love you most to lift you up in prayer and make the journey with you. Won't you let us be there for you?
In Christ's amazing love,
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome and accept you, and we trust God to take you where God wants you in God's timing. We want to be a safe place for you to experience God's grace, love, and presence with us. Welcome home, Beloved.
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Palm Sunday Crosses
Join us at Mary Boone's home for a night of fellowship and fun as we fashion Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday. The event will be on Tuesday, April 4th at 5 pm . Many hands are needed and don't forget to bring your scissors! A light dinner will be provided.
For more information, and to RSVP by April 3rd, please contact Mary Boone at
maryboone1@gmail.com
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Church Movie Night Tomorrow
Join your SMC church family for a movie night featuring an acclaimed film depicting Jesus and His 40 days in the wilderness. An appropriate Lenten event, "Last Days in the Desert" will be shown on
Friday, March 24th at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room. Coordinated by Marion Arnheim, use of the movie is possible through a licensing fee the church pays to CVLI. A $5 donation is suggested to cover our costs, and all proceeds will go toward the EYC summer Mission Trip to Jamaica.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - April 14th
The next movie night will be held on Good Friday, April 14th, hosted by Andrew Walker. The film will be Mel Gibson's
The Passion of Christ.
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SMC Pet Memorial Coming Soon
St. Michael's is blessed to have the St. Francis Memorial Garden for Pets. And, we will make use of it by having an Interment Service on Saturday, April 1, at 10 am.
If you have pet(s) ashes that you would like buried in our garden that day, please call the Church Office or email us and let us know that you will attend. We need an estimate of how many spaces to plan for.
The service is brief and meaningful. Ashes of all types of pets are welcome. Any questions? Please let us know.
Thank you from the Pastoral Care Ministers
Call 407-843-8448 or email
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Junior Warden Work Day 
The Junior Warden work Day has been rescheduled for April 9th, immediately following Coffee Hour. Projects include cleaning gutters, bagging leaves and much more! Pizza will be provided.
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Happy 100th, Frances Koontz
St. Michael's wishes Happy Birthday to our parishioner and friend, Frances Koontz, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday! Frances gave us the lovely musical stained glass window in the chapel in loving memory of her daughter, Bea, and her husband, Marvin. Blessings to you, Frances!
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Join Us for Lent 2017
Lent Morning Prayer
Monday- Thursday, 7 am in the Chapel
Stations of the Cross
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Lent Suppers Falling in to Grace:
The Cross and Your Identity in Christ
Wednesdays, Potluck Meal shared beginning at 5:30 pm
Time of teaching and discussion with Fr. Rick at 6:30 pm
Note: A program from ages birth through High School will be available on Wednesday evenings
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Parish News to Note
Mite Boxes - Pick up Mite Boxes and Lenten Coupons in the church office. Please return them on Easter Sunday!
Linen Team - We need help with Linens maintenance. Please contact the church office if you can help. This is a job you can do at home on your own time!
Lent Dinners Set Up - Please come at 4:30 pm on Wednesdays to help set up for the Lenten Supper and teaching events!
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Easter Flower Sponsorship
The Easter flowers that adorn the church are purchased with donations from SMC members as thank offerings and memorials. To have your listings printed in the Easter church bulletins, please have them in the church office by Monday, April 3rd. You may use the form at the church or email greg@stmichaelschurch.com. There is no set amount for your donation of flowers.
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The Gathering Feeds Many Every Tuesday
Extra Hands & Drivers Needed This Summer!
PLEASE call the church office if you can spare even an hour to help with The Gathering, especially in the lean summer months!
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Volunteers from the Dean Ringers law firm serve dinner at the Coalition every 3rd Tuesday.
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The Gathering at St. Michael's prepares, delivers and serves a hot meal every Tuesday for the Coalition for the Homeless in downtown Orlando. It is one of our church's longest running outreach programs. |
Youth News
DON'T MISS THIS! On April 2,
EYC will be a special COLLEGE PARK youth group extravaganza! It is like what we did back in December, but without a special parental units class. We'll meet at College Park Methodist Church from 5:30 - 7 pm with FREE pizza, drinks, games, song, prayer, and a special guest speaker. THIS is an
EYC you'll NEED to sign-up for as all 4 youth groups (Cathedral downtown, CP-Methodist, Church on the Drive, and us) are all sharing resources. Bring your friends for our "Bring Friendz to EYC" contest!
Hire A Youth
The high school students registered for the Jamaican Mission Trip are available for washing windows, raking leaves, general housework, and other chores in return for donations for the Mission Trip. Contact Mike Beam to schedule some helping hands!
To get more information on our events, check out our Facebook page at either "St. Michael's EYC" or "St. Michael's Young Adults" or on Twitter at @StMichaelsYYA.
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Minute to Win It Night
April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us for a fun night playing minute to win it games! Games for all ages and dinner will be provided. Parents can stay or drop off. Please RSVP to Tiffany with how many adults and children will attend.
Upcoming Events:
4/7
- Minute To Win It night
4/9
- Club 412 hosts the Purple Lemonade Stand after church
4/16
- Easter Service 9:45 am - Flower the Cross & return Mite Boxes. 11:45ish - Easter Egg Hunt
5/1, 5/3, 5/8 & 5/10
- Make VBS decorations in Quigley Hall with St. Luke's
5/7
- Club 412 End of Year Party with rising 4th graders at Hard Knocks
5/21
- Last day of Church School until next school year. We go into summer mode on 6/4
5/21
- 5th graders crossover to Youth Ministry during the 10:15 service
6/12, 6/14 & 6/16
- VBS Set up 10 am - 2 pm
6/13 & 6/14
- VBS Set up 4:30 - 8:30 pm
6/19 - 6/23
- VBS 9 am - Noon
Register for VBS
June 19-23, 2017
How will you serve in one of St. Michael's biggest outreach projects?
At our planning dinner, one of the things we discussed was how people can serve at VBS. Listed are opportunities for you to get involved. We need a of team of people to help with each one of these. Some you can do it straight from the comfort of your home! Please contact Tiffany with what your part will be:
- Registration
- Coordinating Volunteers
- Publicity
- Decorating
- Supplies
- Crew or Station Leader during the week of VBS
Lenten Programs and First Communion Instruction Continue
Programs are offered for ages 3 through adults and our nursery will be open for the babies. Please email Tiffany if you plan to attend First Communion instruction.
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THE BODY OF CHRIST
Orange County Schools may have been on break, but, within the church - our Work, our Ministries, the Service to Our Lord, continues!
Choir practiced as normal this past week, and all choirs are ON for this coming Sunday - including the Angels Choir before the service begins!
Soli Deo Gloria -- To God be the Glory!
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PRAYERS
Adam, Aimee,
Ann R., Arel, Barbara, Blair, Britt, Burke, Cathy, Carolyn, Cassie, Chuck, David., Dinorah, Elbert, Elgin, Fletcher, George, Graham, Jackie, Jacob, Jane, Jenny, Joseph, Judy, Karen, Kenny, Kim, Lori, Leigh, Mary B., Mary C., Mary, Marci , Michael, Myrtle, Naomi, Natalie, Scott, Sonia, Sue, Sydney, Vic, Walter
BIRTHDAYS
Pam Arkins, Lawton Pittenger, Cate Steinhaus,
Roger Hamilton, Sherry Bremer, Gladys van den Berg,
Gordon Pace, Carolyn Thomas, Meggen Wilson,
Lucy Sommerville, Hazel Walker, Blair Howard
ANNIVERSARIES
James & Melanie Ferraro,Victor & Caron Farina,
Bob & Beth Wollam,
Ed & Louise Borsoi
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REST IN PEACE
Kenneth McCall
Mae Haley
Reminder:
Prayer list names will rotate off after a three month period unless we are made aware that an individual needs to remain on the list.
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