Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

July 5, 2026

10am Service 


The Rev. Rodney Davis Presiding

The Rev. Mike Ferrito Preaching & Deacon

Dianne Robbins Children's Homilist



5pm Contemplative Prayer Service

Sermon - Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

The Rev. Rodney Davis

Happy Independence Day!

The Church office will be closed on

Friday July 3rd.

We will be back in the office on Monday, July 6. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Save the Date

Sunday, July 5 - Sundae Sunday with St. Michael's Chancel Choir

Sunday, July 26 - Newcomer Welcome & Episcopal 101

Sunday, August 2 - Vitalant Blood Drive (Flyer Here)

Saturday, August 22 - Emmy's Baptism

More info on upcoming events below and in future messengers.

Sundae Sunday - this Sunday, July 5th!

St. Michael's Chancel Choir will be hosting their annual Sundae Sunday! Please join us after the service on Sunday in Parish Hall.

Coffee Hour in July

Please note that while work is being done in the kitchen we will be having light refreshments for coffee hour in July through August with Coffee, Tea and Cookies only. As always please sign up on the coffee hour board available in Parish Hall on Sunday's and contact the office with questions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kitchen Update

Our new appliances, cabinets and countertops are in and finished in the Parish Hall Kitchen! Next week the mold remediation work begins.

Upcoming - Children's Space in the Narthex

During the summer while nursery is on hold we will be testing out setting up a designated children's space in the narthex. This will be on the right side of the church behind the back pew with a collapsible table, chairs and small corner bookcase for activities and children's books. We will also have a nursery attendant available on some Sundays to help lead activities at the family table. Please contact the office if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer to join our nursery ministry.

Newcomer Welcome Program and Lunch

Sunday, July 26 after service

Please join us in the church after our regular 10am service for a welcome from Rev. Megan, followed by an "Episcopal 101" led by Father Rod. During this program we will get an overview of the symbols and art in our sanctuary and their connection to our Episcopal teachings. Visitors and those new to our membership are invited to attend.

Leaders of our different ministries will also be on hand to provide information on the various ways you may connect with others, broaden your spiritual education, and serve our community. Bella Bru will be providing a catered lunch afterward. Please RSVP here.

St. Michael's Continuing Studies & Offerings

• Sacred Circle - Last Wednesday of every month 6pm via zoom. please contact Kate Muris for more info.
• Centering Prayer - Mondays in Friendship Center at 9:00am & Thursdays on Zoom at 7pm.
• Healing Circle - Third Saturday of every month at 11am in Friendship Center.

Backpacks for Starr King

We Can Make a Big Difference for Starr King K-8

School is out for the summer. Hopefully, that triggers many of us to start keeping an eye out for the summer backpack sales. Our partner school, Starr King K-8, greatly appreciates the assistance we have given their students over many years. Other items that are needed are large containers of hand sanitizer, large boxes of Kleenex, glue sticks, black thin dry erase markers and thick dry erase makers of all colors. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please make your check out to St. Michaels and indicate on the memo line for Starr King. We will then shop the sales for additional school supplies which they request.

It is simple. Drop these items off at church on Sunday or in the church office during the week. Remember, a little done by a lot of us can make a huge difference to many young lives at Starr King K-8. Thank you so much! We will collect them all summer, bless them on August 9th and drop them off on August 10th. Many thanks!

Volunteer at Starr King

Like all of our local public schools, Starr King must cut cost for this coming school year, resulting in many cuts to school aid positions next year. This will increase the need for volunteers at Starr King. This year St Michael’s will help coordinate and place volunteers from our church. They need help in all grades K-8 and are happy to train volunteers, you can set the time and frequency that work best for you, what grade you want to work with, and subjects you would most enjoy helping students master. I found working with the students very gratifying. Please contact Cindy Dewey or the church office if you have further questions. 

Regular Outreach Opportunities

River City Food Bank Center at St. Matthew's - Distribution Prep every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

& Distribution every Wednesday & Friday

Food Barrel located at the back of the Narthex

Carmichael HART Carmichael Presbyterian Church - Lunch program every Thursday & the Shower Ministry every Saturday

God's Helping Hands Laundry located at Mega Wash on Fair Oaks Blvd. at El Camino. Volunteers are needed every 3rd Saturday of the month, and donations are appreciated.

Weekly Services

10am Sunday Morning Worship Eucharist (also Livestreamed)

5pm Sunday Evening Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom

9am Morning Prayer – Zoom Monday through Thursday

8:30am Friday Morning Contemplative Eucharist

Nursery & Godly Play will be on break for the summer. If you are interested in participating in this ministry please contact the office.

Celebration of Life Services

We will be having a Celebration of Life Service for Liz Glad on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11am at the church with a reception immediately following in the Parish & Johnstone Hall.

We will be having a Celebration of Life Service for Dave Jones on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1pm at the church with a reception immediately following in the Parish & Johnstone Hall. 

We will be having a Celebration of Life Service for Lesle Rea on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4pm at the church with a reception immediately following in the iMast courtyard area. 

Choral Masterworks

by Dr. John Cozza, Music Director

Nocturne #1 in E-flat Major by John Field (1782-1837)

Irish composer John Field (whose birthday falls on July 27) was the first composer to use the term 'Nocturne' in the Romantic sense, to apply to a character piece featuring a cantabile melody over an arpeggiated accompaniment. He has been widely credited as the inventor of the genre. Here is a recording of the Nocturne #1 by a new up-and-coming pianist, Alice Sara Ott.

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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.

Giving Thanks with Flowers!

You can 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.  

Mercy and Social Justice Committee

The Mercy and Social Justice Committee exists to provide St. Michael’s parishioners with opportunities to share God’s love and justice.  We accomplish this by offering parishioners several ways to participate in outreach to our most vulnerable and marginalized neighbors. The Committee: Meets 7 – 8pm on the following evenings May 4th, June 1st, August 3rd, September 8th, and 

November 2nd. See Terry Bridges if you are interested in attending as a guest.

Name Tags

Name tags are available at Sunday morning check in's on the greeter cart. Please be sure to grab and wear your name tag before the service. If you are in need of a name tag please let the office know.

St. Michael's Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sanctuary, Columbarium 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. Megan is available on request. Please email revmegan@stmichaelscarmichael.org to schedule.



Fr. Mike will be available on request. Please email revdrferrito@outlook.com to schedule.

Fr. Rod will be available on request. Please email fatherrod@stmichaelscarmichael.org to schedule. 



Giving & Stewardship

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 via the donate button below. 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. 2026 Pledge Cards can be found here.

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