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Weekly Services
10am Sunday Morning Worship Eucharist & Choir also Livestreamed
Nursery opens at 9:30am & Children's Sunday School 10am
5pm Sunday Evening Contemplative Prayer – Zoom
9am Morning Prayer – Zoom, Monday through Thursday
8pm Compline – Facebook Live, Monday through Thursday
11:45am Thursday Noon Day Prayer – Zoom
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The Feast of Pentecost
The Rev. Mary Claugus Preaching
Sunday, May 28, 2023
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
receiving medical monitoring and treatment
Over Memorial Day weekend, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was admitted to the hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he underwent testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. He has been discharged and will be monitored while working on a reduced schedule from home.
Curry’s internal bleeding is under control, and additional test results are expected later this week. He has been receiving treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), which was detected in an annual physical. While in the hospital, Curry experienced two other episodes of irregular heartbeat, and he will wear a heart monitor to determine what further treatment is necessary.
Until he is cleared for air travel by his medical team, Curry will remain in Raleigh, resting and working from home on a reduced schedule. As more information becomes available regarding Curry’s health and schedule, his staff will provide updates.
Please pray for a full and speedy recovery—and for Curry’s medical team as they identify the best course of treatment.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Amanda Skofstad
Public Affairs Officer, The Episcopal Church
askofstad@episcopalchurch.org
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Scholarship Program
St. Michael's Church offers college scholarships to students who are members of the church. Children or grandchildren of St. Michael's church members may also apply. Students in any year of a 4-year college program or who are entering, or are in a Training Program, are eligible to apply.
Now is the time for Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications can be downloaded below. Please contact the church office if you wish to apply.
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Congratulations to our 2023 EfM Graduate!
Congratulations to Doug Davy on his graduation from EFM this year. Our seminar group was enriched with Doug’s love of history, his deep dive into his theology and the creative thinking he brought to our group. Congratulations Doug, we will miss you!
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EfM 2023 - 2024 Sign Ups Open!
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological study provided by the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. EfM teaches how to think theologically and deepens faith and understanding of our Christian heritage. The bonds formed in this small learning community will be deep and long lasting. The program is non-denominational and St. Michael’s class is open to members of other Christian communities. We are now recruiting for the 2023-2024 academic year. If you would like more information, please contact Janice Bowdler, janbowdler@comcast.net , or Ellen Cehand, harbawe1961@gmail.com.
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Welcome Brunch Getting to Know Our New Members
Sunday June 11 at noon
If you are new to St. Michael's and interested in joining us for this Brunch, please rsvp below or contact Kate Muris if you have any questions.
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Starry Night Dinner
Saturday July 22nd in the Courtyard
Please mark your calendars for a dinner under the stars in the St. Michael's Courtyard. Details will be coming soon. We are looking for people who are interested in helping out with this event. Please contact Renee Pierce if you are interested in helping out with our Starry Night Dinner!
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St. Michael's American River Picnic
Saturday August 26th, 10am
William B. Pond Park, Carmichael
Calling all members to gather at the river for a church-wide picnic! This is especially suited for all St. Michael's river and outdoor enthusiasts, join us! On August 26th, beginning at 10am, we will have a reserved spot at William B. Pond Park in Carmichael with covered seating and a barbecue available if you want to grill. Please bring your lawn chairs, something to share, and your families! There are restrooms nearby.
Those wanting to bike or hike will meet up at 10am and return for a fun picnic after with food and games (for all ages)! There are also plenty of great locations at William B. Pond Park to enjoy time in and on the river.
We encourage you to bring a potluck dish to share and drop off at the site before the activities. There will be sign ups for those wishing to bike (beginners welcome) or walk the trail. More information about parking fees and additional activities can be found here. For more information, email the office or call and/or text Renée Pierce at 916-539-6495.
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St Michael's Theater Camp
St Michaels first Theater Day camp will be held June 19th-23rd and 26th-30th. We have students enrolled who are entering 2nd through 9th grade. High school students will be counselors. The campers will perform Annie kids! on June 30th at 5pm in Johnstone Hall.
It is so exciting to offer this opportunity for our entire congregation to support this new ministry, by attending the performance and for those who want to participate. We are looking for volunteers who can help with the meals for the campers during the week. This is a tangible way for St. Michael's to stand with Pastor Katie and the camp crew in welcoming and ministering to the campers! They are youth and children from the Day School and our neighborhood. Involvement can be as little as coming one or two days to help with meals during the two-week camp. Please connect with Pastor Katie if you have questions and want to volunteer.
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Godly Play's Summer Break will begin Sunday, June 11th. The Nursery will remain open throughout the Summer. We will resume Godly Play in the fall on Sunday, September 10th. | |
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St. Michael’s Annual Diaper Drive - Final Week!
Our 6th annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive benefitting the clients at River City Food Bank ends Sunday, June 4th. There is still time to contribute to this outreach ministry either financially by dropping off or mailing a check to St. Michael’s (adding Diapers to the memo line) or making a donation online toward the Diaper Drive using the button below. Or, a St. Michael's favorite, bringing in box(es) of diapers (sizes 3 - 5 are especially in demand by the RCFB clients) to the St. Michael’s office this week or on Sunday! Thank you for your continued support!
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River City Food Bank
RCFB is looking to recruit more volunteers on upcoming Fridays. Volunteer openings can be found here. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Pamela Dupzyk, with questions and if you need help with signing up.
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St. Michael's Indoor Yard Sale
How can you help?
June 17, 2023 - 8:00am until 2:00pm
- Call and Invite your Friends and neighbors.
- Volunteer to put an announcement on your neighborhood news (Next Door etc.), Send an announcement to your Facebook Friends etc.
- Take a flyer(s) and post wherever you can!
- Pass out our Book Marks; mail them to your friends.
- Bring your quality, gently used items to sell.
- Bring your old eye glasses, readers, and sun glasses for Lions International and the Folsom Prison Project.
- Bring your used back packs, sleeping bags and tarps for Loaves and Fishes and Carmichael HART.
- Bring your extra hangers/bags/covered boxes.
- Volunteer to help during set up week or the day of the sale- see us at coffee hour or call one of us!
Gail 359-3506 … Marcie 488-6960
Please DO NOT bring e-waste- no TV’s, computers, printers, microwaves, etc. will be accepted
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Scam Alert
We have received multiple responses from parishioners that received scam emails from someone claiming to be Rev. Mary from a gmail account. This was NOT Rev. Mary. She will only email you from her church email address revmary@stmichaelscarmichael.org.
The St. Michael's Staff (and Rev. Mary) will NOT ever email asking for a discreet favor, such as purchasing gift cards etc. Please delete any emails like this, you can also flag these as Junk or Spam. Please contact the office if you have questions or need assistance.
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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.
Centering Prayer
All are welcome to come and pray! Centering prayer meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month via Zoom. Newcomers are welcome to come at 6:45pm for a Centering Prayer Newcomer Orientation. Centering Prayer begins at 7pm. We will offer a 20 minute centering prayer sit, followed by a variety of contemplative practices. They may include: Lectio Divina, experiential spirituality and occasionally a guest speaker. For more information, please contact the office 916.488.3550 or Chuck Schaller 916.390.3465.
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.
St. Michael's Hours
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 1pm
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's office hours are Mondays, 9am - 11am.
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.
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael CA 95608
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