WEDNESDAY NIGHT LENTEN TEACHING SERIES
THE JOY OF GENEROSITY
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Every Stitch Holds a Prayer
 
CALLING ALL CROCHETERS, KNITTERS, AND TEXTILE ARTISTS
St. Michael's invites you to participate in this new care ministry. Prayer shawls are intended to be a reminder of God's ever-present Love. It is an unconditional gift for every season of life- joy and sorrow, when you are weeping or celebrating, in life and in death. The power of the prayer shawl is in its physical properties and source of warmth. They hug, nurture, give solace, shelter, uplift, and affirm those who are in need. The prayer shawl acts as a reminder that we are lovingly held by our God.
 
THE WORK OF HUMAN HANDS IN PRAYER
A prayer shawl is a labor of love in prayer and work. The maker always begins with prayer and prayerful intentions are continued throughout the creation. When completed, a priest will bless the shawls before they are gifted.
 
The blessing ripples from person to person, with both the giver and receiver, feeling the almighty embrace of God. The prayer shawl ministry yearns to be a faith-sharing community.
 
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SERVE
If you or someone you know would like to provide an act of love by creating prayer shawls or squares, please CLICK HERE to complete this form or contact Pastoral Care Coordinator, Emilie Joudi Vick at pastoralcare@stmichaelschurch.com (407) 801-9926.
OUTREACH
Tails are wagging for a special event!!! We'd love to invite you to the 10th annual Paws for Peace Walk on April 17th at 8AM! Please join us at Blue Jacket Park for a fun, leisurely, socially-distanced stroll for pets, their families, and friends to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners. As well as the walk itself, we'll also have a silent auction, mystery doggie bags, and more! Besides spending the morning exercising with your pets, socializing, and raising awareness towards domestic violence, you can also rest soundly knowing that 100% of the proceeds raised will service survivors and their pets staying at Harbor House.


REGISTER HERE to join St. Michael's Team or make a donation

About Harbor House: Harbor House of Central Florida is the only state-certified domestic violence center serving Orange County. Founded in 1976 and now serving thousands of women, children, men, and pets impacted by domestic violence each year, Harbor House offers emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, outreach services, court advocacy, childcare, violence prevention education for youth, community training, and an on-site kennel. 

The walk benefits the Paws for Peace Kennel at Harbor House. This is important because: 

  • 48% of survivors delay leaving an abusive situation for fear their pets will be harmed. 
  • 88% of pets living in domestic violence homes are abused. 
  • More than 350 pets have been safely housed in the Paws for Peace Kennel since it opened in 2012. 



COLLEGE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students need our help!

Nikki Covington, the parent liaison at CPMS has asked also indicated a need for backpacks. We know while attending school during the age of COVID, students need to take more items with them back and forth to school every day. Several students are toting backpacks that are held together with duct tape and hope. I'm setting a goal of 50 backpacks in the next two weeks.
 
This is a really difficult time of year for students and teachers. Hopefully we can bring a little bit of joy to some of these students in need!
 
Backpacks may be dropped off outside the church office.

As always, if you have any questions about any of our outreach efforts, you can contact me via email at mike@stmichaelschurch.com or via phone at 407-900-1785
HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME
 
We have "pre-consecrated" bread and wine available for those who will continue to join us in worship through YouTube available for pick-up at the church office.
 
WHEN TO PICK- UP COMMUNION:
  • THURSDAY March 4 & 5
  • 9AM to 5PM
  • CHURCH OFFICE

HOW TO STORE COMMUNION PRIOR TO SUNDAY:
You should store the sacrament in a respectful place in your home, perhaps placing it in a vessel and then putting it in protected place. Prior to participating in the online worship service Sunday, place the sacrament on a table. Be sure to create a reverent environment perhaps lighting a candle. During the service at the appropriate time during the Great Thanksgiving, you can receive the sacrament and share it with those in your home who are participating with you. Please consume all the elements.
 
* Please note: Gluten-free elements for those with allergies and/or intolerances are available by request. Please email ashleigh@stmichaelschurch.com by end of day Wednesday to ensure the elements will be available for pick-up Thursday and Friday.
RSVP FOR SERVICES THIS SUNDAY
THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO JOIN IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY:
 
IN-PERSON AT 7:45 AM & 10:15 AM AND ONLINE AT 10:15 AM!


EASTER FLOWERS

The flowers that enhance our Easter Day celebration are purchased with gifts from members of the parish, both as thank offerings and as memorials. 
 
To have your memorials and thanksgivings placed in the Easter Day, please have them in to the Church Office no later than Friday, March 26.
 
Please CLICK HERE to complete the form for Easter Flowers or stop by the church office to fill out a physical form. Physical forms are located next to the home communion "pick-up station", just inside the glass double doors of Fordham Hall.
 
Checks are payable to St. Michael's Church, marked Christmas Flowers or go to stmichaelschurch.com to pay online. There is no set amount for your donation of flowers. 
TAKE THEM A MEAL:
JOHN HACKLER

Our very own John Hackler has been experiencing some difficult health issues and he and Karen would very much appreciate some help with food for the next number of weeks. There are no dietary restrictions, and they enjoy most types of food, but please not too spicy. If you would like to provide a meal for them, please CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP and use the Take Them A Meal sign-up sheet.
 
If your time is short, feel free to order from a local restaurant and deliver to them. The best time to deliver food to them is between 5:30-6:30 pm. Please call or text them at (407) 448-1359 to let them know you are coming. Please understand that you will be dropping off the food as John is not ready for visitors quite yet. Thank you for loving on the Hacklers as John recovers.
ST. MICHAEL'S DIRECTORY

The St. Michael's Church Directory has arrived! Directories are $15 dollars per directory, and you are welcome to stop by the office and pick yours up Monday -Friday, during office hours. Because we have a limited amount, we ask at this time that one directory per family is purchased.  
 
If you sat for a photograph with Lifetouch, your complimentary directory and photos (if you had them mailed to the church) are available for pick-up in the Parish Office as well.
 
Please call the Parish office (407-843-8448) or email Mike or Ashleigh for any questions you may have regarding the directory, or to set-up an alternate pick-up time, if needed. info@stmichaelschurch.com
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: LENT AND EASTER ACTIVITIES!

CLICK HERE for the link to this Sundays lesson. Click on the video that was released today.
 
Lenten Calendar for Children. This calendar has a daily activity for the kids. Click here to download it.
 
We also have a fun at home Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. We will provide the eggs and instructions for you. Order your kit by clicking here no later than March 21st. Kits will be available for pick up in front of the office starting March 24th during business hours.
 
If you would rather not order a kit and do it all at home here is everything you will need. To get started, click this link to download the print materials, then follow the easy step-by-step instructions in the directions document. You can preview the "Easter Egg-stravaganza" video here.. Be sure to bookmark or save the link for later so you can play it when it's time for the Easter egg hunt. Feel free to share this with friends and family!
 
Please call, text, email or facetime with anything you might need or just to say hi! I am here if the kids need to talk! 407-415-4523.
 
Don't forget to like our Facebook page for more!
EYC WINTER NIGHTS: THIS SUNDAY - MARCH 7

EYC is On! Sunday, March 7 (5:30-7:30PM)

EYC is on this Sunday!! Remember to bring your own food and drink, a chair if you'd like (though we'll have them), and wear a mask please. There is going to be fun, fire, and Jesus.
MARCH 7: Lent 3

Jesus is angry! That’s not a normal emotion we attribute to the Son of God. However, when finding the money-changers and merchants taking serious advantage of the worshippers going into the temple in Jerusalem, fleecing them of whatever money they had to purchase sacrificial offerings – boy, is he mad:
 
Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”
 
I have always loved that answer to “What would Jesus do?”, which notes: “…well – it may involve a whip and overturning tables!”
 

SUNDAY
PRELUDE MUSIC AT 10:00 AM         
Our Assistant Director of Music will be paying the Prelude this week.
 

SERVICE
Opening: 372 Praise to the living God!
Praise: Trisagion S-100 (Hurd)
Gospel: Come to me (IONA)
 

Offertory: Wash me throughly  S. S. Wesley
 
Wash me throughly from my wickedness, and forgive me all my sin.
For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me.
[Psalm 51, vs.2-3]
 
Sanctus: S-124 (Hurd)
Fraction: Agnus Dei S-161 (Hurd)
Closing: 518 Christ is made the sure foundation
 
POSTLUDE
Paean (Song of Triumph)  K. Leighton (1929-1988)


“GOODNIGHT WITH MR. ANDREW”     
Sunday, March 7, 6:30 PM

“Songs & Prayers Time” 
15-20 mins for our young ones beginning at 6:30 PM
  • The Lord’s Prayer
  • A selection from our repertoire of Angel’s Choir songs….
  • Individual prayers and thanksgivings
  • A sung version of “Good Night Moon” that includes a closing prayer.

 
CONTACT ANDREW AT ANY TIME – if interested in becoming a part of the Music Ministry at St. Michael’s. Email: andrew@stmichaelschurch.com or call the church 407-843-8448 x.246.
PRAYER LIST
Alice, Ann, Arel, Barbara, Barry, Becky, Benny, Bill C., Bill H., Brayden, Brittani, David, Deirdre, Edwina, Ellen, Emilie, George M., Greg, Jamie, Jasper, Jeanette G., John, Joy, Kathy, Katie, Kristina, Levi, Lindsey, Lisa, Maria, Mike, Nate,   Nayim, Sophis, Steve, Tom, Walter, Will


BIRTHDAYS
4: Ella Eagen, Lesa Foster, Scott Shearer 5: Peter Hackler, Courtney Steinhaus 6: Arthur Barksdale IV, Ed Borsoi 7: Tery Davis, Adelaide Harmon 8: Connor Higgins, Hans Kairies, Todd Pittenger, Amanda Ross 9: Meg Bjoring 10: Glenda Hood  


ANNIVERSARIES
7: Jonathan & Kayla Mitchell  


Reminder: To place someone on the prayer list, please contact Deacon Carter at Carter@stmichaelschurch.com
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