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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
7:45 am
Holy Eucharist
9-9:30 am
Children's Family Service
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
Edye McNickle
Andrew Cole
Mike Farina
Eric James
Toni Jennings
Linda Midkiff
Katie Terry
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
God is on the move at St. Michael's. God is drawing our hearts together and doing something good and beautiful in us and with us. St. Michael's is called to be a real Gospel presence in College Park. God wants to recapture our hearts, the heart of St. Michael's and the heart of College Park with his wondrous Gospel love.
One of the ways we want to make our presence known to a new generation of people in College Park is through fun and engaging events like our SPRING FLING CARNIVAL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 27, FROM 5 to 8 PM. This is an opportunity to invite others to "come and see" and experience our hospitality and love.
Our SPRING FLING CARNIVAL is open to our College Park neighborhood and our extended St. Michael's family. Bring your children or grandchildren for an hour or so to share in the fun and excitement while supporting the St. Michael's mission and ministry to families. The proceeds will help fund a new playground on our St. Michael's campus.
Additionally, we really need your help to make our SPRING FLING CARNIVAL a success. Would you be willing to serve for an hour or so? We need help with ticket collection, distributing popcorn, cotton candy, etc. If you are willing to serve, you may visit our sign-up page and schedule the time you are willing to serve:
Click Here
Mark your calendar and come support your St. Michael's family and meet some new families from our neighborhood!
In Christ's Love,
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Coffee Hour with Fr. Rick This Sunday, April 15
Immediately following the 7:45 am & 10:15 am services
Let's have Coffee! God is on the move at St. Michael's and has much in store for us as we move through the Spring season! Sunday, April 15,
Fr. Rick will be in Quigley Hall to update us on upcoming happenings and to answer any questions. Join us!
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St. Michael's Outreach Tours -- April 17 and May 15
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| Children of St. Michael's created banners on Sunday in support of Howard Phillips Center |
April is Child Abuse Prevention and
Autism Awareness Mon
th
Did You Know... Orange County has the highest number of
reports of child abuse in all of Florida's counties -- as many as 14,000 each year.
What Can You Do?
Learn to recognize signs of abuse.
Know the resources available to prevent abuse
and help children impacted when abuse occurs.
Join friends from St. Michael's for a tour of the
Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
Tuesday, April 17 or Tuesday, May 15 9 - 10 am
601. W. Michigan Street
To RSVP or for more information, contact
This is not a fundraiser. Education only -- no solicitation.
Learn more about the Howard Phillips Center's services, resources and training at
See more awesome children's art at
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| St. Michael's Heads to Costa Rica
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Book Study and Discussion: Tattoos on the Heart
Yesterday
we started a book study and discussion of "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion" by Father Greg Boyle. The discussions take place each Wednesday at 6:30 pm in Fordham Hall. It's not too late to join in!
The book is available online and at local booksellers.
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Eagle Scout Milestone at SMC on April 15
Eagle Court of Honor 
Sunday April 15, 2018 at 2 pm
Aaron Beard
(Troop 200's 200
th EagleScout)
Joe Sulfaro
The entire church family is invited and
encouraged to attend!
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Monday Night Women's Bible Study
Monday, April 16 - Monday, May 21, 2018
Study guides will be available for purchase on the first night of the study for $12.99
Please bring exact change or make your checks payable to St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
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Paws for Peace
Paws for Peace Walk
Saturday, April 21
Registration: 8 - 9 a.m.
Walk: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
To join the St. Michael's Team, please click Here
NOTE: We will also be collecting Cat and Dog Food, Cat Litter, etc. throughout the month of April.
Donations can be dropped off in the church office.
Check the Mission Board at Quigley Hall for more news!
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Planning Your Celebration of Life Information Meeting New Date: Sunday, April 29
Make Plans to Help Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Join us on the new date, Sunday, April 29, after the 10:15 service. You are invited to the Large Conference Room for an overview of the following documents:
Five Wishes, Planning & Checklist for Celebration of Life Service, and Columbarium Placement.
We won't be long ... as you will want to take the forms home for a more in depth study.
For more information, contact
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We Need Your Help!
We need your help! Can you give an hour of your time to serve our community by playing carnival games, collecting tickets or selling popcorn at the Spring Fling?
All proceeds will go toward resurfacing our playground turf and equipment.
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St. Michael's Pet Memorial
Saturday, April 28, 10 am
St. Michael's is blessed to have the St. Francis Memorial Garden in which to place our pets we have loved and cherished. If you have pet(s) ashes that you would like buried, please let us know. We need an estimate of how many spaces to create.
The service is brief and meaningful. Ashes of all types of pets are welcome.
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St. Michael's Family
Fun Day at the Beach
Saturday, May 5
10 am - 4 pm
Meet at Ocean Club North Condo B-209
4821 Saxon Drive
New Smyrna Beach
Menu:
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sides and Drinks!
$5 per person or $10 per family
Bring your own sunscreen
To RSVP please sign up at the communication corner in
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Spiritual Retreat -- Spend Time With God
A Message From Music Director Andrew Walker
I am making a Spiritual Retreat again this Summer at the Community of the Transfiguration, a convent on the NW side of Cincinnati:
Spiritual Retreat
Monday - Friday, July 23-27, 2018.
This is a truly sacred, beautiful space, and the people there are most kind and hospitable. There are also some interesting shared connections with St. Michael's Day, connections that have always encouraged thoughts of establishing some kind of relationship between our two locations.
If there is anyone in the parish also thinking of making a Spiritual Retreat, I would be happy to have you join me in reference to:
- Possible sharing of travel costs between airport to convent
- Serving as a guide/resource to those unfamiliar with the daily flow of life at a convent
- As desired (or not), facilitate meeting/discussion times a few times during the week, or even daily
If you would like more information, please contact me at your convenience.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Andrew
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Club 412 End of Year Party
May 6
3rd Graders Inivited to Join, Too!
Our end of the year party is when we say goodbye to our 5th graders joining the Youth program and welcome our 3rd graders who will be in Club 412 next school year.
Time and location TBA
VBS Decorating with St. Luke's and Church of the Ascension
Our VBS Decorations will be used by three churches! We have four days we will all gather together here in Quigley Hall to make those decorations. We need all the helping hands we can get.
Join us for fun, food and fellowship. No experience required!
May 7, 9, 14 and 16
9 am - 1 pm
VBS in June
June 18 - 22
9 am - Noon
Have you registered for VBS?
Our Preschool is on a wait list and our Elementary program has 18 spots left. Please register today if you plan on attending before it is too late!
We are looking for adults and youth to lead our children.
Fees: Preschool - $50 and Elementary School - $25
Director of Children's Ministries Tiffany Stieger
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Youth & Young Adults
EYC on Sunday
EYC is scheduled this week for all middle & high school students.
We are currently learning how to pray with the Scriptures as a community in order to listen to the voice of the God who breathed them into existence and become more attentive to His presence among us.
Soul in the City in Lakeland, FL
Monday - Friday, July 23 - 27
Middle & high school youth from around the diocese will be statio
ned at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakeland, FL for a week of local
mission and
outreach, worship and fun!
It's going to be anoth
er great week in Lakeland
this year!
Acting Director of Youth Ministries Deacon Greg Favazza
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How About the "Singing Thing" through May?
Always wanted to see if that voice from High School/College was still there? Been on the fence? Would you like to try to see if this is for you?
We have two months left for our "robed choir Sundays"-- April & May, so why not "HAVE A GO"! Adults and Youth (Birth through Middle School) -- see the Church or Music Dept. website for descriptions of each choir.
Check out our Website Calendar page to see the schedule: Choir Calendar
Contact Andrew at Church for more info - or just show up to a rehearsal!
REMEMBER: with the choir area two 42" monitors and close-ups of anyone who is speaking and ALL the action of the Liturgy -- we have the best seats in the house! Director of Music Ministries Andrew Walker
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PRAYERS
Ann G.,
Ann M., Ann R., Arel,
Barbara, Benny, Beth, Bill
B.
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Bill C., Bill H.,
Bill M
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, Blake, Bo, Brayden, Brendon, Burke, Dinorah, Elbert,
Elizabeth,
Emily, Gail, George, Jane, Jenny, Jessica, Joann, Jordan, Judy,
Kristina,
Liz, Mary, Marci, Martin,
Mike,
Nancy,
Nester & Frances,
Nick, Rufino, Russell, Sandra, Scott, Sherry, Skip, Steven, Terry,
Walter
IN THANKSGIVING FOR
The birth of Blair Botts, daughter of
Wade and Ginny McPherson Botts.
Grandparents are Rex and Jan McPherson.
BIRTHDAYS
12: Betsy Culpepper, Spenser Cheek, Griffin Warlow 14: Sue Chicone, Wade Botts 15: Jack Riggs, Barbara Jean Mundey, Spencer Evans 16: Dan Hovarter 17: Jacob Paulette, Calhoun Cheek 18: Austin Singhofen
ANNIVERSARIES
15: Barry & Dori Mita 16: David & Jordan Evans, Bernard & Shirley Harter 18: Joe Tauriello & Amy London - Tauriello, Palmer Yergey and Shelby Carpenter Yergey
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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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