Dear St. Michael’s Family,

On this Thanksgiving Day, I find myself reflecting on one simple truth that runs through Scripture: gratitude is the doorway through which we enter the presence of God. Psalm 100 says it so clearly—“Enter His gates with thanksgiving.” Gratitude isn’t just a feeling we express once a year; it is a spiritual posture that opens our eyes to the God who is already moving among us.

This is a season when I am especially aware of how deeply grateful I am for you.

Your faithfulness, your generosity, your prayers, your willingness to show up—week after week, in quiet ways and visible ways—are nothing short of a blessing. You are not simply members of a church. You are God’s beloved. You are God’s chosen dwelling place. And through your servant hearts, God’s presence becomes visible, tangible, and real in this community.

Because of you, St. Michael’s is not just a beautiful sacred space—it is a beacon of hope.


Within our walls, people find encouragement, healing, laughter, friendships, and a place to rest their souls. Beyond our walls, your love spills out into Orlando through outreach, hospitality, generosity, compassion, and service that touches people who may never step through our doors but nevertheless experience God’s grace through you.

This is the miracle of church: God takes ordinary people and uses them to bless the world in extraordinary ways.

So, this Thanksgiving, I want to say a heartfelt thank you:

• Thank you for your trust—for letting me walk with you as your priest.
• Thank you for your faithfulness—in worship, in giving, in serving.
• Thank you for your generosity—not just financial, but the generosity of spirit that radiates from this place.
• Thank you for being the kind of church where God’s love becomes real in everyday ways.

As you gather with family, friends, or perhaps in a quieter space this year, I pray you will feel the deep, steady joy of being held by God’s love. And I pray you know how deeply cherished you are by your St. Michael’s family.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, peace, and the awareness that God delights in you.

With love and thanksgiving,

A Year-End Giving Reminder from Joan Myers, 
SMC Finance Controller

Calling all Eagles!

A request from our friends at Edgewater:

There are students in need of new or gently used clothing at Edgewater High.

We will have a donation box outside the office in Fordham Hall to collect items.

Please let Mike know if you have any questions. Thank You!

CHANGES FOR DECEMBER FOR 
THE HOLIDAYS


December Bag Day: Sunday, Dec 7 – to deliver food to those children in need before the Christmas Break

“Discover the Joy of Sacred Music:

Your Heart, Our Choir, One Voice”

CHOIR RECURITING IS 24/7/365: COME SING WITH US!

• ESPECIALLY….

• CHILDREN – ALL AGES: Angels Choir and Family Choir
• TENORS: are you that rare breed of man with a TENOR voice: …always can use a couple more!

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
• 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”

ALL CHOIRS BACK – REGULAR SCHEDULE: COME SING WITH US!

• REHEARSALS ON WEDNESDAYS
• SUNDAYS

NEW MEMBERS, BIRTH THRU RETIRED, ALWAYS WELCOME!

• CONTACT ANDREW FOR DETAILS 

THIS WEEK:

Sunday, 11/30/25 – REGULAR CHOIR

• 9:00 – Rehearsal in choir room
• 9:40 – move to church to practice with organ
• 10:15 – SERVICE
• 11:40 – UK rehearsal set-up
• 12:15 – UK Rehearsal (continues each Sunday thru Dec 21)

Wednesday, 12/3/25

• 5:00 – ANGELS CHOIR
• 5:30 – Music Reading and Vocal Training
• 6:30 – St. Michael’s Family Choir
• 8:00’ish – Chamber Singers 

NEED MORE INFO? 

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:

Bill L., Brad B., Cary C., Gary Y., Gloria, Judy R., Linda T., Patrick H., Perrin, Mary P., Roger J., Sharon, Steve C., Tim, Victor, Will

Long-Term Prayer List:

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

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:

27: Paul Frickman, 28: Carter Smith, Katie Singhofen, 29: Jon Eichelberger, Paul Bryan, Phoebe Vick, 30: Andrew Walker, Eric James, Kimmons Wilson, 2: Tate Piercy, Grey Chapin, Picton Warlow, 3: Erin Stearns, Nate Bedell

Anniversaries:

28: Dino and Rose Casterline

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

VESTRY

Senior Warden: Freddy Clayton

Junior Warden: Christian Leger

Louis Gafford

Eric James

Jordan Cook Evans

Courtney Hazouri

Brian Rush

Ashley Bennett

Eleanor Ackermann

Basia Andraka-Christou

Matt Vanture