CHANGES…

are coming.

As went enter Lent beginning on March 5th, Ash Wednesday, you’ll notice some changes around St. Michael’s and on Sunday during worship.

LITURGICAL COLORS -The altar hangings are purple, a color of Jesus’ royal kingship and of his royal priesthood, as he embraces suffering and finally death on the cross for his people.

PROCESSIONAL CROSS -The regular shiny brass processional cross is replaced by a plain, wooden processional cross, reminding us of the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on a tree. His sacrifice defeats death and makes us whole.

FLOWERS – There are no flowers on the altar during Lent, reflecting the focus on repentance over celebration.

PENITENTIAL ORDER –The service starts with the Penitential Order, which focuses on confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness from the very beginning of our worship.

HYMNS – The hymns during Lent are different in character, with words that draw us to the holiness of God and our need for God’s forgiveness and grace.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS – During Lent we will use Eucharistic Prayer C which is more penitential and requires greater participation from the congregation.

ALLELUIA –Alleluias are NOT said during Lent, reflecting that Lent is again about penitence over celebration.

FINAL BLESSING: Like in prior seasons of Lent, we’ll utilize the Franciscan Four-Fold Blessing.

All these changes to the liturgy during Lent are intended to engage us in a more present and intentional manner to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

“Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – BCP, p. 832

In Christ’s love,

“Discover the Joy of Sacred Music:

Your Heart, Our Choir, One Voice”

ORGANIZED SINGING/MUSIC!

…aka CHOIRS! ….or BANDS!

PLEASE NOTE: the combination of God’s sacred Word, actively serving, “doing”, in community with others, ALL focused on achieving one goal – there is a high probability you may come face to face with the Living God!

CHOIR TRAINING PROGRAM (primarily for Choir Members – but open to ANYONE!)

• Wednesdays, 5;30-6;30 PM –vocal / reading music / Worship & Liturgy training.

ST. MICHAEL’S FAMILY CHOIR

• ALL AGES! Kids who LOVE to sing (1^st/2^nd Grade good readers thru High School), plus any singing parents, all the way up thru Retired Folks, singing together as a FAMILY!
• Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 (Chamber Singers – a small group of Adults who enjoy more demanding material - continues thru 8:30’ish)
• Sundays: 9:15 thru end of 10:15 Service

ANGELS CHOIR

• Ages Birth thru 1^st Grade – with parents
• STARTTING BACK UP AGAIN (March 12) FOR THE SEASON OF LENT!! …..if well received, will continue!
• Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30



ST. MICHAEL’S BAND

• Keyboard/drums/bass-guitar… LOOKING FOR…
• Flute, saxophone, other solo-type instruments, lead male/female vocalist

CARILONNEURS

JOINING ANY CHOIR:

1. Show up ONE time – observe or join in! ….you had a good time?
2. Try for a month
3. Still GREAT! Then stay! ….or, you’ve realized “this is not my cup of tea”

NEED MORE INFO? 

Contact Andrew for more information, and/or to sign up!

Andrew@StMichaelsChurch.com

(407) 843-8448 ext 246 \ (407) 619-0967

THIS WEEK:

Sunday, March 2 – ST. MICHAEL'S FAMILY CHOIR (this is now ALL of our singers, children, parents, adults)

• 9:15 – Rehearsal in the Choir Room / 9:40 in the church
• 10:15 – Service
• 11:45 – Optional Rehearsal for those who would like the extra time

ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5

• 5:30-6:00 Choir Training Program (open to all Choir members and Parishioners)
• 6:00 Rehearsal
• 6:30 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
• 7:30 Rehearsal continues for ALL voices and Chamber Singers

ST. MICHAEL'S PRAYER LIST

Those who have commended themselves to our prayers

Arielle, Austin S., Beth, Benny W., Brad, Buddy, Carolyn, Chris P., Claire B. Cynthia L., Dabney V., Dick B., Dixie Y., Gary M., Gladys M., George T., Jackie, Jimmie, Karen M., Karen C., Karen E., Kris R., Lavelle B., Linda A., Linda T., Lisa L., Lola, Marci A., Matt. P., Mary, Mary C., Meredith and Family, Pam S., Patty B., Peggy H., Roger H., Sara S., Shaun B., Sonia, Virginia C.

Long-Term Prayer List

Alexa C., Alyssa R., Andrew, Angie, Bill C, Betsy C., Brigid, Brittney R, Cannon, Caryl, Chris P., Connor R., Cynthia L., David B., Deirdre E., Elijah, Erika, Emma, Felicia, Gary B., Graham, Gylla, Henry R, Jacob B., Jan, Jason, Joyce B., Joe H., Justin, Kathy G., Kristel, Kyle, Linda, Macauly D., Margie S., Marion S., Martin, Meg B., Oliver, Paul, Robert, Ryan, Ron, Sarah, Sony, Steve, Susie D., The Allen Family, Tim, Tracy, William.

Those serving in the armed forces and in harm’s way

Aaron D., Bradley H., Carolyn H., Chad S., Christopher E., Hank H., Hope H., Jonah H., Kenneth K., Ben V, Nick R., Will M., Stuart R.

Rest in Peace:

Grace Rowley, Chas Cox, The Rev. Roger Hamilton

Birthdays:

27: Jeff Jennings, Arel Bosko, Christine Smith, Mac McFadden, Henry Loff, Fletcher Priep, 28: Carol Steinfurth, Christopher Priep, Lydia Starnes, 29: Marcia Cruse March 1: Elena Gierok, Judy Newell, Mike Robertson, 3: Kim Piercy, Heather Niemas, Christina Favazza, 4: Scott Shearer, Lesa Foster, Ella Eagen, 5: Courtney Steinhaus, Peter Hackler, Olga Bennett

Anniversaries:

3: Bob and Carolyn Gosselin

Reminder: To place someone on the prayer list, please contact the Administrative Team at info@stmichaelschurch.com

CLERGY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF

The Rev. Rick Luoni, Rector

The Rev. Greg Favazza, Assisting Priest

Andrew J. Walker, Director of Music

Ella Eagen, Assistant Director of Music

Mike Robertson, Director of Outreach

Tiffany Stieger, Director of Children’s Ministry

Melanie Olivier, Director of Preschool

Mark T. Cole, Director of Youth Ministries

VESTRY

Senior Warden: Freddy Clayton

Junior Warden: Christian Leger

Louis Gafford

Eric James

Jordan Cook Evans

Danielle Belen

Courtney Hazouri

Brian Rush

Ashley Bennett

Eleanor Ackermann

Basia Andraka-Christou

Matt Vanture