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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 Fr. Rick
"I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever."
As I write this message, Hurricane Irma is moving over the northernmost portions of the Virgin Islands and traveling through Puerto Rico and is forecasted to start impacting Florida late Sunday or early Monday.
I know we are all praying and making preparations. "Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers." Hopefully, we and our brothers and sisters throughout Irma's path will be spared from catastrophic disaster.
Frankly, no one can predict how Irma may impact us locally. We are following the guidance of our state and local officials in order to remain safe. As of now,
we are only canceling the 6PM service. We will make our final determination for the 8 & 10:15 services on Friday morning and will notify you via e-blast on Friday by 1PM.
I was recently reminded of a powerful image from Scripture when Jesus exercised authority over the sea. Jesus commanded the stormy sea to be calm: "Who is this?" The disciples ask. "For even the winds and the sea obey him" (Matt 8:26). The point is that God's power to save, renew, heal, and restore is infinitely greater than the sea's power to destroy.
It is with this hope that we wait together, for Jesus is with us.
In Christ's Love,
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A Message About Hurricane Irma
We pray all of the St. Michael's church family is well informed and prepared for the impending storm and will be safe. Any changes in upcoming plans and events at SMC will be communicated via email and on our church Facebook page.
Sunday's Kick Off activities for the Children's Ministry have been postponed.
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Greg Favazza Ordination Saturday...God Willing
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WATCHING IRMA --
Any change of plans for Saturday's Ordination will be announced on the church Facebook page and sent in an email to our parish.
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You're invited! Our Assistant Church Administrator/Youth Minister, Greg Favazza, will be ordained in a beautiful, spiritual ceremony on
Saturday, Sept. 9 beginning at 11 am. Any change of plans due to Hurricane Irma will be announced on the SMC Facebook page and in an email to our parish. All of St. Michael's is invited to attend the ordination and the reception that follows in the St. Luke's Fellowship Hall. God bless you, Greg!
The cake celebration that was to take place during Coffee Hour for Greg Favazza and family has been postponed. Please watch for a new date to celebrate!
Handicapped and Limited Mobility Parking at St. Luke's Cathedral
For Saturday, September 9th Ordinations, the parking spaces in the Jefferson Street parking lot (the small lot behind the church building) will be designated as "Limited Mobility" or "Handicapped" parking. We are asking everyone able to do so to park in the Washington Street lot or in the Region's Bank garage.
Anyone who parks in the Regions Bank can get a validated parking pass from the ushers at the Cathedral.
Your Prayers and Presence are Requested!
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A PRAYER FOR THOSE IN THE PATH OF HURRICANE IRMA
God of heaven and earth, God who carries our lives and the lives of all in Irma's path in your hands, be with all those in peril this day. Help them to release their anxieties and fears into your caring hands, knowing in faith that your will for us is life and everlasting good. Send your holy angels to watch over them and guard them. May your angels spread their holy wings to give all in danger shelter against the storm. For you alone, O God, are all good, all life, all love, and that love is for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PRAYERS for the Immediate Needs of Loved Ones in the Houston Area and other Hurricane Issues
Jim & Diane Alm, Houston
To add a name to the Prayer List for loved ones in harms way from the Hurricanes, email the name(s) to Rev. Diane Souder
[email protected]
Love God. Love Others. Serve the World.
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Outreach Ministries Supplies Lake Silver Snacks
SMC Vestry member Mike Robertson (left, with his son and daughter) is standing with Antonio Perez, Parent Liaison and Erin LeRoy, Curriculum Resource Teacher, at Lake Silver Elementary when delivering St. Michael's-donated snacks for the school children.
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Feed My Lambs - How God Uses Our Connections To Others For Outreach
Our first deliveries to Lake Silver Elementary and Edgewater High Schools went out last week - several boxes and bags were delivered to EACH SCHOOL! Thank you to everyone who helped sort and deliver.
Thinking back, it is awe-inspiring to see how God has used so many people to get us to this point:
- It started with Andrew's idea for the Music Department to become involved with an Outreach Ministry.
- The whole choir discussed what to do - but especially Beth Rohrer & Patricia Rapp who steered us toward a ministry stocking the food pantries of two local schools.
- The Choir Members and families contributed those first few months.
- A chance phone call with Susan Airth during the summer included info on the PARISH WIDE similar ministry in the church they attend when up in North Carolina, suggesting "....how about we do that at St. Michael's?" ....AND.....
- HERE WE ARE!! PRAISE GOD!
RETURN YOUR BAGS! PLEASE!
When delivering the food bags last week, we counted about 25+ bags remain OUT THERE with parishioners. Do you still have a
Feed My Lambs bag? They can be filled and brought to the Church Office at any time. We will reuse the same bags each month.
Love God. Love Others. Serve the World.
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Children's Family Service Debuts Sept. 17
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Look for this ad in the September issue of College Park Community News near the schools section! Tell your friends and neighbors about the NEW CHILDREN'S SERVICE on Sept. 17!
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St. Michael's Wants You!
We are starting an Usher Ministry at the 10:15 service!
An informational Meeting will take place on October 8th, immediately following the 10:15 service.
Ushers give out bulletins and welcome people to church.
Ushers meet new people.
Ushers distribute collection plates and help each pew know when to go up for communion.
Requirements? Everyone from 20 to 90!!
Your children are welcome to serve with you.
We need 2-3 people to serve each Sunday.
We plan to have each person serve no more frequently than once a month!
If you are interested,
You may text or call
Kathy Cox at 407-797-6903 with any
questions and for more information. There will be a light lunch served at the meeting on October 8th.
If you wish to serve as an Usher before the meeting please call Kathy!
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St. Michael's Day Brunch on the Grounds
Please join us for a Brunch on the Grounds immediately following the 10:15 service on September 24th. A donation of $5 per person, $10 per couple, and $20 per family is requested to help cover the cost of the meal.
RSVP
here by September 19th.
We are in need of those who can serve by setting up or
cleaning up. If you have any questions, or to find out
how you can help, please contact our
Hospitality Team Coordinator, Edythe McNickle,
at
[email protected]
or 407-234-2167.
We look forward to a wonderful day of celebration!
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BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
Time and Date: 7 pm on Friday, Sept. 22
Location:
Chazz and Kathy Cox's Home
1506 Williams Drive
Winter Park
St. Michaels is re-establishing Supper Club on Friday, Sept. 22, at the home of Kathy and Chazz Cox, who have graciously offered their hospitality as we begin a series of quarterly Supper Club events.
Please come and bring your favorite dish and drinks.
RSVP! Please email
[email protected]
or
by phone at 407-234-2167 to let us know you are coming. You may also sign up in Quigley Hall after services on Sundays. In the RSVP also please let us know what food dish you are bringing.
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Youth & Young Adult News
EYC Every Sunday Night...Except 9/10!
There will be no EYC on Sunday, September 10 (Rock the Universe weekend).
The youth of St. Michael's, AND their friends, are invited to
join the weekly EYC activities
on Sundays starting at 5:30 pm at the church. Contact Greg Favazza in the church office for information!
Do You Pray? Pray for our Youth!
If you would like to become a Prayer Warrior for one of St. Michael's youth members, please contact Greg Favazza in the church office. Prayer Warriors hold our teens up in prayer throughout their journey to high school graduation. Please consider joining this important and life-changing mission!
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.
Youth Ministry Director Greg Favazza
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POSTPONED ACTIVITIES SEPT. 10th
Our activities for September 10th have been cancelled. We will have Sunday School (assuming it is safe to) but will not have our Back to Sunday School Breakfast or Club 412 events. We will let you know when these are rescheduled.
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Monthly Evensong Begins, Led By Youth Choir
This choir year, on the FIRST Wednesday of most months (a Constant Contact email will go out to all as a reminder a day or two before) EVENSONG will be held at a slightly later time: 6:15 pm.
- A service of prayer, song, and listening to God's word as we bring the day to a close - 30 min service
- Swing by on your way home from work
- Bring the whole family for a 30 minute time of being with God together at the end of the day
- Youth Choir-led in terms of the music and the scripture reading
Women of SMC -- Adult Choir Looking For Sopranos and Altos
Weekly Commitment:
- Thursdays, 7 pm - 8:30'ish
- Sundays, 9:25 am through the 10:15 Service
Any previous experience with High School or College Choirs, or any instrument lessons - definitely a PLUS...but not vital!
We have SOOO much fun together - a loving community singing the Word of God! Is God calling you? Is this the year you answer??
Soli Deo Gloria -- To God be the Glory!
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PRAYERS
Allen,
Ann R., Arel,
Audrey
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August, Barbara, Bill
B.
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Bill M
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Britt, Burke, Cheryl,
Dale,
David, Diane, Dinorah,
Don, Donna,
Elbert, Gary, George,
Jack,
Jackie, Jacob, Jenny, Jim, Joann, John, Judy, Lew, Kelly, Leigh, Lisa, Mary, Marci, Marcy, Martin, Naomi, Rob, Robert, Roger, +Russell, Scott, Shirley, Walter.
BIRTHDAYS
7: Rachel Eichelberger 9: Jeff McElyea, Graham Loff
10: Cindy Provencher, Ginny Botts 11: Judy Stallard, Ted Seater, Colonel Airth, Jr., Rick Hovarter 12: Allie Harbert 13: Charles Berridy, Tyler Piercy, Julie Motzel, Kirsten Leedy, Michael Terry
ANNIVERSARIES
8: Bill & Pam Barnard 9: Eddie & JoAnn Edmondson
10: Bill & Joan Zink 12: Jerry & Sue Chicone
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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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