Dear St. Michael’s Family,

This past week, we paused to consider the many voices that vie for our attention. We talked about how easily the Shepherd’s voice can be muffled by the "inner critic," the frantic pace of our culture, or even the well-meaning ideals and desires of those we love that don’t quite ring true to the Gospel.

As we move through the middle of the week, I’ve been wondering: How’s that going for you? Are you noticing the moments where the voice of love in Christ is being crowded out? I invite you to continue practicing holy discernment, gently setting aside the noise to make room for the One who calls you by name.

Honoring a Legacy of Faith

We are entering a season of profound celebration at SMC. This Friday, May 1st, marks our first opportunity to honor Andrew Walker and his extraordinary 45 years of ministry within our parish family. Andrew’s devotion has been a cornerstone of our community, and I invite you to join us as we begin saying "thank you."

• This Friday, May 1st: We will gather at 5:30 PM for an Evensong in the Church, followed by a festive celebration in Quigley Hall.

• Sunday, May 31st: This will be Andrew’s last official Sunday with us. During our 10:15 AM service, we will pray with him and commission him for the new season of ministry the Holy Spirit is unfolding. A reception will follow in Quigley Hall.

Youth Sunday: The Fifth Sunday of Easter

This coming Sunday, May 3rd, is a highlight in our liturgical year: Youth Sunday. Our worship will be led by the amazing young people of this parish.

I want to personally invite you to "come and see" as our youth lead, teach, and encourage us. In our tradition, we believe that the Holy Spirit speaks through every generation, and there is a particular grace in hearing the Gospel proclaimed through the voices of those who represent the future of the Church. They are not just the "church of tomorrow"—they are the church of today, and they have much to teach us about what it means to live in the light of the Resurrected Christ.

To Guide Our Prayer This Week

I encourage you to sit with our lectionary texts this week. They speak so clearly to our identity as a community built on the "Living Stone" of Christ:


• Acts 7:55-60
• Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
• 1 Peter 2:2-10
• John 14:1-14

We look forward to seeing your faces this Friday and Sunday as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our lives together. 


In Christ’s Love,

MUSIC DEPARTMENT:

THIS WEEK:

Sunday, 5-3-26

• 9:15 – Rehearsal
• 10:15 – SERVICE

Wednesday, 5-6-26

• 5:00 – ANGELS CHOIR
• 5:30 – Music Reading and Vocal Training
• 6:30 – St. Michael’s Family Choir 

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
• 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

• Folks who can read and play a melody “one-finger” at a minimum
• Play before and after 10:15 services – Funerals too

JOINING ANY CHOIR/GROUP:

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? 

….please contact Andrew (email: andrew@stmichaelschurch.com / office: 407-843-8448 x.246 / cell: 407-619-0967)

ALSO to join the “Choir Training Program” session either in person OR AT HOME!

ST. MICHAEL'S PRAYER LIST

Those who have commended themselves to our prayers:

Alan, Amy, Bill L., Doriana, Ellen H., Eloise, Emmanuel, Jackie, Jackson, Jett, Karen H., Linda, Lisa L., Kathy J., Melinda M., Muriel M., Perrin, Robin, Robby, Roger J., Ron N., Savannah, Scott S., Sharon, Steve C., Steve (Jackie), Susan M., Tara, Tim, Wayne

Long-Term Prayer List:

Angela, Alex, Alexa C., Alyssa R., Andrew, Angie, Ashley T., Becca, Benny W., Betsy C., Beth, Beth P., Brigid, Brittney R., Bryan Family, Cannon, Carla, Carolyn, Caryl, Charlie B., Chris M., Chris P., Claire B., Colton, Connor R., Curt. R., Cynthia L., Darrell, David B., Deirdre E., Ella, Elijah, Emma, Emily, Eugenia, Felicia, Gary B., Gary M., George T., Gary M., Gylla, Henry R., Isabella, Jacob B., Jan, Janina G., Jason, Jeffrey, Joyce B., JoAnn O., Joseph T., Jimmie, Joe, Joe H., Joey K., John M., Justin, Karen M., Kathy G., Kristel, Kris R., Kyle, Lavelle B., Linda, Linda A., Lisa L., Linda T., Lisa, Lola, Lucille, Macauly D., Marci A., Margie S., Mary Lu, Matt P., Megan and son, Melissa, Martin, Nathan W., Oliver, Paul, Paul T., Paula, Pauline, Phil, Rebecca, Russ R., Ryan, Sally C., Sam, Sarah, Shaun B., Sonia, Stephanie G., Steve, Susana C., Susan A., Tim, Tracy, Tripp, Victor, Will, William, Wilson F.

Rest in Peace: 
Briget Zoltek, dear friend of Allison Thurston

Colby Griffin, spouse of Michael Griffin

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

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

Birthdays:

30: Anna Provencher, Cynthia Tomlinson, 2: Katie Gierok, Ellen Demetree, Bradley Harbert, John Kennedy, 3: Stacey Johnson, Ethan Harmon, Isaac Harmon, William Tschetter, 4: Yvonne Traylor, Vince Dickinson, 5: Wendy Tramell, 6: Kathy Kasmark, Morgan Wiseman

Anniversaries:

30: Chip and Pam Webb, 2: Roger and Susan Chapin, 3: Walter and Laurie Carpenter, 5: Mark and Stacey Johnson

A Gentle Reminder About the Prayer List

If you or your loved one has experienced healing and no longer needs to be on the prayer list, we ask that you let us know. It is a joy to give thanks to God for the blessings of restored health and life, and your update helps us make room to lift others in prayer who are in need of support from the St. Michael’s community.

To place someone on the prayer list, please get in touch with Ashleigh in the parish office at ashleigh@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