April 28, 2024

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

10am Service

The Rev. Mary Claugus Presiding

The Rev. Jesse Vaughan Preaching

Pastor Katie Holeman Deacon

5pm Contemplative Prayer Eucharist

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

The Rev. Mary Claugus

Sunday April 21, 2024

Join us this Sunday!

St. Michael's Celebration of The Episcopal Day School's 60th Anniversary

We will celebrate our ministry with the Day school for the past 60 years. Our founding rector, The Rev. Thurlow Baker began the Day school shortly after St. Michael's became a parish of the Diocese of California. Over the past 60 years, it grew from a preschool to what it is today, a well respected Episcopal and Independent preschool through 8th grade School.

Mary Heise, the Head of School will join us, with the President of the Board of Trustees to share with us some highlights.

Come celebrate with us at Coffee Hour after the April 28th 10am service.

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

10am

The Rt. Rev. Megan Traquair will be preaching and presiding at our 10am service. Bishop Megan will confirm, receive, and reaffirm at this service as well. She will also join us for coffee hour. Please mark your calendars!

Diocesan 2024 Fearless Faith Revival

This weekend! Join us!

Registrations are still open for Saturday activities! To register or for more info use the buttons below or check out their website!

I Will With God's Help:

Journey Toward Racial Healing and Justice

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9:30am – 4:30pm

Hosted by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

This workshop focuses on how we can more fully live into our promise to be loving toward our neighbors, to address racism in our communities and build the Beloved Community. It meets the requirement for licensing for Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Lay Eucharistic Visitors and unlicensed lay leaders (such as vestry members and ministry leads) in the Diocese.



Early registration is encouraged to ensure a place at the workshop. Cost: $25 (includes lunch)

Deadline to register: May 4, 2024

Questions? Contact Jo Ann Williams, bjwilli@surewest.net

I will ... with God's Help

Check out volunteer opportunities in worship

This summer is a great opportunity for you to serve in a new - to you - lay ministry. We need volunteers in the following ministries:  Greeters, Ushers, and Altar Guild.  If you are friendly and are willing to come 20-30 minutes before the service, please consider greeting - contact Mary Ellen Ferguson with your interest.  If you are interested in directing and assisting those in worship, please consider ushering - contact Jay Bowdler with your interest.  If the background/support work appeals to you and you enjoy your time in the sanctuary, plus you like working as part of a team, please consider Altar Guild and contact Laura Quene with your interest. We believe in equal opportunities for all our members!

Weekly Services

10am Sunday Morning Worship Eucharist & Choir also Livestreamed

Nursery opens at 9:30am

5pm Sunday Evening Contemplative Eucharist with Zoom

9am Morning Prayer – Zoom, Monday through Thursday nm

11:45am Thursday Noon Day Prayer – Zoom

8:30am Friday Morning Contemplative Eucharist

Washington National Cathedral to Host Celebration of Life Service for World Central Kitchen Humanitarians

WASHINGTON – An interfaith Celebration of Life service will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, April 25 at 11 a.m. ET to remember the seven World Central Kitchen humanitarians killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza while on a food mission.

Baptism

We are doing another set of baptisms on May 19th, Pentecost. That is a GREAT day to get baptized! If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested in getting baptized please connect with the office.

Choral Masterworks

by John Cozza, Music Director

The Lord is My Shepherd by John Rutter

Here is the anthem we sang this past Sunday; it is one of the our favorite choir anthems and also one of the most beautiful pieces in the choral repertoire.

This recording has the composer conducting the Cambridge Singers and the Aurora Orchestra:

Upcoming Celebration of Life Services

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Genie Sholl here at St. Michael's on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10am with a reception immediately following. 

Spring in Paris

Sign up Party Opportunities!!

Help to fund Mercy and Social Justice outreach by signing up for these last party spots.

Painting in the Garden - Saturday, June 1st - 6:30pm

Hosted by Holly & Brian Yue. Join this fun evening creating your own 11x14 painting with artist Karen Bides while enjoying appetizers and drinks in the Yue's country yard and garden! There are 5 spots remaining at $55.00 each.

Zephyr Train Trip & Palisades Lodge Dinner - Friday, July 19th

Hosted by Chris Chamness, take the Zephyr Train from Sacramento to Truckee, then be picked up for a beautiful drive over the old Highway 40 to Palisades Lodge and lake in the Soda Springs area for cocktails and a gourmet dinner! There are 4 spots left at $150.00 each (all day event).

End of Summer BBQ - Saturday, September 14th - 5:30 pm

Hosted by The Kessler's. Enjoy Baby back ribs, salmon and drinks along with good company. There are 5 spots left at $100.00 each.

Autumn Arrangement Workshop - Saturday, October 26th - 10am

Hosted by Allison Flower-Arledge in our Parish Hall. Light refreshments provided. Bring your own vase or bowl and create a beautiful fall arrangement. Five spots remaining at $40.00 each.

Please contact the office to sign up and pay for any of the above opportunities.

Additional Outreach opportunities can be found on our website calendar linked below!

Centering Prayer

Returning in person, Wednesday May 1st!

Please join us the first and third Wednesday of every month, at 6:45 pm. After our 20 minutes of silent prayer, we will review and reflect on the Divine Dance by Richard Rohr. The book brings the Holy Trinity powerfully alive, and deepens our relationship with God through the relationship between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in the Trinity. Please join us!

Zoom will still be available. Chuck & Kate

St. Michael's Episcopal Church Scholarships

St. Michael's Church has been offering Scholarships to college and trade school students since 2002. The Scholarship is designed to open the doorway to a college education or vocational training, by offering partial financial assistance, to assist the student with tuition, enrollment fees, books, and/or supplies. 

Criteria for Candidates

• Must be an active member or the child or grandchild of active members of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church or St. Matthew’s Mission.
• Must be enrolled or enrolling in a two or four year accredited college or technical/trade school.
• It is recommended that the applicant has a G.P.A. of 3.0 and Community Service Credits and/or work experience.



Scholarship applications can be found on our website below. Applications should be submitted by May 31st.

St. Michael's Continuing Studies

• Sacred Circle Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm via zoom. For more information please contact Kate Muris.
• Thursday Open Bible Study meets every Thursday in the Friendship Center (and on Zoom) at 10am - 11:30am. We study the scriptures for the following Sunday. For more Bible Study information, please connect with the office.

St. Michael's hosting

Capital Deanery Vacation Bible School 

More info found on our Children & Youth Page.  

St. Michael's Men’s Breakfast

Men's breakfast is on the first Saturday of every month at FlapJacks Diner. The group meets at 8am at the restaurant. FlapJacks Diner is on El Camino Ave. Please reply to Jim Dodds so he will have an idea of the numbers. If you have any additional questions, please contact the office.

Prayers for Pregnant Women & Their Babies

We have an ongoing relationship with the Episcopal Sisters at the Order of Julian of Norwich monastery who pray daily for pregnant women and their babies. If you have name(s) of loved one(s) who are expecting that you would like to have included in the sisters' prayers, please email Fr. Rod at fatherrod@stmichaelscarmichael.org.

Giving Thanks with Flowers!

You can still remember your loved ones and celebrate important moments in your life with the gift of flowers to the church.  

If you would like to give in this way, please let the office know

and what you would like to give thanks for in the bulletin. You can send a check (or drop it off) to the office or pay on-line.  

Name Tags Available

We have name tags available at Sunday morning check in's. Please be sure to grab and wear your name tag before the service. If you are in need of a name tag please let the office know.

St. Michael's Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm

Sanctuary and Courtyard are open during office hours. Please let the office know you will be coming. Call 916.488.3550 or email.

Pastoral Hours

Rev. Mary will be available on request. Please call the office to schedule.

916.488.3550.



Pastor Katie will be available on request. Please email pastorkatie@stmichaelscarmichael.org to schedule.



Giving 

Thank you all for generously supporting St. Michael's and our ministries. We are accepting pledge payments through the mail. We are also accepting online giving. You may have to set up an account to do so. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kate Muris.