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St. Michael the Archangel Lenten News & Updates

We invite everyone to

“RISE UP!” AND GET INVOLVED at

St. Michael the Archangel this Lenten Season!

“Lent is a time of grace, a time for conversion, a time to come home to God.” ~ St. Maximilian Kolbe

Holy Week & Easter Schedules

Join us for the Easter Triduum at St. Michael the Archangel. For a full list of Masses, Confessions & Activities, click on the link below to view all Lenten & Easter information.

Thursday, April 6, 7:00pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper

Friday, April 7, 3:00pm: Good Friday Liturgy

Saturday, April 8, 8:30pm: Easter Vigil

Sunday, April 9, 8:30am, 10:30am & 12:30pm: Easter Sunday Masses

Lenten Calendar & Activities

Easter Flower Donations

Easter Flower donations must be received no later than Sunday, April 2^nd to be included in the Easter bulletin. Please PRINT CLEARLY when submitting In Memory of/In Honor of names.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Our Fish Fry is winding down with only 2 Friday’s left to come enjoy your favorite fish dinner! We have both dine in and drive thru options. Fish Dinners will be $13 and Macaroni & Cheese Dinners will be $11. All dinners will include a roll, fries and choice of applesauce or coleslaw. Those dining in will also find clam chowder & plentiful dessert options available! We hope to see you there!

Stations of the Cross

Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations of the Cross in the church. Stations will begin at 7:30pm with confessions available afterwards at 8:15pm each week. All are welcome to join us!

Women’s Faith & Fellowship Lenten Outreach

Our St. Michael Family Can Help New Families! Looking for a way to share God’s love this Lenten season? St. Michael’s Women’s Faith and Fellowship group has a special opportunity to support new families choosing life! The Women’s Care Center is a local organization providing support and free resources to pregnant women and expectant fathers. Donations can be placed in the marked bin in Marian Hall. All donations will be delivered after Easter. Anyone interested in helping with delivery and touring the Women’s Care Center is welcome to contact us at womensgroup@saintmichael-cd.org for details. Requested new or gently used donations include:

Baby Wipes
$25 gift cards to Walmart and Kroger
Diaper Bags
Baby Clothes: Newborn to 24 months, especially 18-24 months (no sleepers)
Boys’ clothes
Toddler to preschool boy shoes
Onesies: big sizes-18 and 24 months
Bath towels
Baby Body Wash
Baby Bath Tubs
Baby Toys and teethers
Baby-toddler utensils

Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Saturday, March 25th --The Crucifixion of our Lord is the final Sorrowful Mysteries as we continue to rediscover the power of the rosary this Lent. We meditate on the darkest hour of human history, as Jesus Christ showed the depts of his love and mercy for us. His love does conquer our sins and our death, so may we learn to stand at the foot of the Cross with our mother, the Virgin Mary. We meet at 6:45am in the Upper Meeting Room for the rosary for the sick, their families, and for vocations, followed by the presentation and discussion. We wrap up by 8am so that you can attend Saturday Mass. All men are welcome to join us any week. Build up your faith by praying with your brothers in faith! If you have any questions, please contact us atmensgroup@saintmichael-cd.org

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

The St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry is especially in need of laundry detergent/pods and plastic grocery bags that are doubled up. Items can be placed in the collection boxes in Marian Hall. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

ATTENTION ALL BAKERS!

The Knights of Columbus are accepting baked goods for the dessert table for the fish fry. Please drop off baked goods to the Church starting at 3:30 p.m. on the day of the fish fry’s. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Make Adoration Part Of Your Week

Help us grow our Adoration Chapel by signing up to make a commitment to adore. You will find it quickly becomes the best part of your week. Our Adoration Chapel offers Eucharistic Exposition on both Thursdays & Fridays. Our current exposition hours are from 7:00am Thursday morning thru 6:00am Friday morning, resuming at 9:00am Friday morning until 9:00pm Friday evening. Adoration is available at all other times with the Blessed Sacrament reposed in the tabernacle. Signing up is easy to do from your phone or computer. You can sign up at StMichael.WeAdoreHim.com or by using the link below.

Pontifical Good Friday Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Through the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land as a witness of peace, supporting Catholics there in parishes and schools, maintaining Christian shrines and caring for refugees in the Holy Land. Please consider making a contribution. For more information, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

During Lent, we are called to give special attention to our relationship with God. Through opportunities to deepen our prayer, practice fasting and give alms, we meet our Lord and encounter our sisters and brothers around the world. Donate to CRS Rice Bowl to help communities in Honduras, the Philippines, Kenya and other countries overcome hunger and malnutrition, poverty and the impacts of climate change. Your almsgiving will make a difference for families trying to escape poverty and thrive. Rice Bowls are available in Marian Hall or by stopping by the Parish Office. Donations can be placed in the offertory basket during Mass or dropped off at the parish office. Each Rice Bowl contains a Lenten Calendar with ways your family can bring Lent to life. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Pietra Classes

Join our Pietra Classes! Meeting each week on Saturday mornings at 7:00am, Pietra is a whole-person fitness class that stretches and strengthens the body while refreshing the soul with prayer and meditation. Register for Pietra at viribuswellness.com. For more information, contact Maria Elliott at maria@viribuswellness.com

St. Monica Group

Do you struggle with having an adult child away from the faith? The St. Monica Group offers prayer and mutual support for mothers who are carrying this cross. We will meet once a month to pray together and offer each other encouragement. Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 27that 9:00 a.m. (after 8:15 am Mass and rosary) in the Upper Meeting Room. We join each month to share with one another and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together. If interested in participating, please contactrespectlife@saintmichael-cd.org.

Live Wires Spring Banquet

Attention Live Wires! Our Spring Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 11^th at noon in Marian Hall! We will have a sit-down lunch so no need to bring your brown bag. We do need a headcount for planning purposes, so please RSVP to the parish office no later than 9:30am on April 10^th. We hope to see you there!

Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

Join us on Sunday, April 16^th after the 8:30am & 10:30am Masses for a Community Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus! Come enjoy good food & fellowship. The menu has something for everyone including pancakes (gluten free available), bacon, sausage, eggs, pastries, fruit & coffee/juice/milk/chocolate milk. The breakfast is available at NO COST, donations will be accepted. We hope to see you there!

Help with our Garden Group

"Rise Up Now!" and make our Parish grounds more beautiful! The Garden Group is looking for seasonal volunteers to help maintain the grounds at St. Michael. Volunteers are needed to weed & water the garden areas around the church property. You don’t need any experience ~ just a desire to pitch in! To volunteer, email us at gardengroup@saintmichael-cd.org

Mass Intentions

Daily and Sunday Mass intentions are currently available to schedule through August 2023. If you would like to remember a loved one in this way, please visit the parish office to schedule or call for more information. One should never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul, both for the living and the deceased.

Homebound Ministry

St. Michael homebound ministry is available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound. If you or a loved one within St. Michael parish boundaries would like someone to bring the Eucharist to you, please reach out to Sr. Riya Mary to coordinate. She can be reached by calling the parish office, or by emailing srriya@saintmichael-cd.org.

Now Hiring Business Manager at St. Michael Parish & School

Successful candidate must have at least 5 years QuickBooks experience and accounting degree. Scope of work: Church and School Budget prep, reporting & oversight of financial operations. Flexible schedule is available with on-site requirements. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit your resume to adinovo@saintmichael-cd.org.

More ways to “Rise Up Now!” and

Get Involved Around the Diocese!

Ohio Dominican to Host St. Catherine of Siena Lecture

Ohio Dominican University’s Center for Dominican Studies and Office of Academic Affairs will host its annual St. Catherine of Siena Lecture at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The free lecture will take place in the Colonial Room, located in Sansbury Hall on ODU’s campus, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, 43219. The keynote speaker of this year’s lecture is Sr. Joan Wolf, OP. All are invited to attend.

THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT!

Send a needy newborn home from the hospital swaddled in love, comfort and caring with a layette provided by the Christ Child Society of Columbus. The women of the Society purchase and bundle the items for the layettes and deliver to local hospitals and agencies for those little ones in need. For a $50 donation, a personalized Mother’s Day card will be sent to your mother, grandmother or special honoree announcing your GIFT OF GIVING in her honor. All online and mail in orders must be returned by April 21 to ensure delivery by Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14. Please visit www.Christ child society.org and select the Mother’s Day Layette Fund tab for more information. Contact sdamop@gmail.com or bkistler@msn.com with any questions.

Curious about Natural Family Planning?

As Catholics we’ve been told that Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a morally permissible way for couples to intentionally plan their family. Where does this teaching come from? How do the different models of NFP work to help couples trying to conceive or postpone pregnancy? Are they effective? Find the answers to these questions and any of your own about NFP at Human Love in the Divine Plan: An Introduction to NFP, a free weekly online session with Diocesan NFP Specialist Jennifer Fullin. Register athttps://www.picktime.com/marriageandfamilylife. Or gather a group and invite Jennifer to speak at your next meeting,jfullin@columbuscatholic.org or 614-241-2560.

Find more ways to "Rise Up Now!" & Get Involved at St. Michael the Archangel!

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