September 8, 2024

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10am Service

Pastor Katie Holeman Presiding

The Rev. Mike Ferrito Preaching

The Rev. Rodney Davis Deacon

5pm Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom - New Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4883550916!

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. Rodney Davis

Sunday September 1, 2024

Last Stop! Hear the Whistle Blowing?

We are coming to the end of the first step in shaping our future together and in calling our new Rector. On Friday, September 6 at midnight, the window of opportunity to join us on this journey will close. You are probably one of many who have already shared their experiences and perspectives. If you have not, this is your last chance. Although our response rate has been great, if we don’t have your input, we are still missing an important piece of the puzzle. Please - share your opinions with us using this highly confidential assessment instrument.

If you need a paper copy, please stop by the office, and we will provide one for you along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

If you have questions, please contact Doug Davy at douglasmdavy@gmail.com or call Doug at 916-798-8232.

A very special thanks to everyone who has participated in this process,

Rick Larkey, Senior Warden

Tammy Murray, Junior Warden

Doug Davy, Profile Team Chair

Suzanne Phinney, Search Team Chair

Join St. Michael’s Rector Search Committee!

One of the next steps of finding a new rector is selecting a search committee of 7 – 10 parishioners who are representative of a cross section of the congregation, skilled in interviewing and possessing the insight needed to select someone who can be successful at St. Michael’s. The Search Committee begins its work as the Parish Profile Committee finalizes the Profile. This suggests that for St. Michael’s, the Committee will be finalized late fall 2024. The process of reviewing applications may take one to three months. The Committee will have a chaplain who begins and ends every meeting in prayer.

If you are interested in joining the Search Committee, please email Suzanne Phinney or call the office at 916-488-3550 for an application. For more information please check out the document attached here. 

ST. MICHAEL’S PLEDGE CAMPAIGN 2025

SEPTEMBER COMMENCEMENT

Greetings to the reliable and continuously generous givers of personal treasure to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Carmichael! The 2024 calendar year 2025 Pledge Campaign officially started this week just after Labor Day. Our congregation has an admirable history of sustained giving that supports and feeds its engaged vibrant mission and its vigorous track record of sustained outreach, pastoral care, liturgical services and religious education. Year in and year out we selflessly give even more of ourselves in “Gratitude for God’s Grace-Bridging the Future with Continuing Generosity”. And that is the theme of this year’s campaign, a pledge drive that is especially critical this year as we are in an interim period “bridging our future” between rectors. This year, the drive starts and ends in September. Although short in length, this drive will impact with a long reaching punch. 

Please look forward to testimonials from both 10 am service regular Mary Kessler and long-time parishioner Warner Seargeant, who will assure us that St. Michael’s has always and will again emerge stronger from interim periods between rectors. Besides this article in the Messenger, Senior Warden Rick Larkey, Pastor Katie Holeman and Greeter/Usher Molly Hoever will also publish articles. Look forward to soon receiving in the mail your 2025 Pledge Card along with the original art of 16 year old Addison Holeman, a simple “bridging our future” themed illustration of the “Prayer for the Rector’s Search” prayer card. Plus Huey Tidwell has agreed to address the 5 pm Contemplative Prayer Service this month.

The guest preacher this year giving the sermon on In Gathering Sunday, September 29^th, will be the Rev. Dr. Portia Hopkins, the Lutheran/ Episcopal Chaplain at the University of California Davis. Also on September 29^th (that is the feast of our church’s namesake Saint Michael the Archangel), we will all be served after the service a tasty complimentary catered meal that will precede an in-person group participation survey review led by Jennifer Franz in Johnstone Hall.

Last year a record sum of $549,529 was pledged. Let’s once again continue to keep our thriving and engaged community of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Carmichael flourishing and in the green by generously sharing our treasure with our church to the glory of God. 

by Chris Chamness, Chair

       St. Michael’s Stewardship Committee

Ingathering Lunch

Sunday, September 29th

Mark your calendars for our ingathering lunch on Sunday, September 29th after the 10am service to celebrate our stewardship and the Feast of St. Michael. Along with lunch there will be a presentation of the CAT Survey results.

Godly Play Kicks Off Sunday, September 8th!

Godly Play kicks off this Sunday during the 10am worship. All students from ages 3 years to the 5th grade are welcome to join our Godly play leaders for a time of learning and hands on engagement of stories. Check in is in the Parish Hall. Students return to worship before communion. Please contact Pr. Katie with any questions pastorkatie@stmichaelscarmichael.org and check out our website for more info about Godly Play!

Nursery is open every Sunday for children 0-4 years of age. Please see the Godly Play sign in table.

Getting to know you AND...

Getting to know St. Michael's!

Sunday September 22nd

11:45am in Friendship Center

Are you new to St. Michael's and looking for more information about us and what we do?

Please join us September 22, all are invited! We will gather at 11:45am in the Friendship Center for a time where we will get to know St Michaels Church, and get to know all of you a bit better as well!

We will have a conversation about who we are as a congregation, ways to get involved, and upcoming events. This is a great way for folks who are new (and not so new) to come together in conversation and learning. Please mark your calendar.

For any questions please contact Father Rod fatherrod@stmichaelscarmichael.org.

St. Michael's Blood Drive

Sunday September 15th

11am - 2:30pm in Johnstone Hall

Appointments are encouraged. For more information, check out our website!

Sacred Circle Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm via zoom. For more information please contact Kate Muris.

Office Cleaning

The Church Office will be closed for cleaning beginning Monday September 16 through Friday September 20. We will still be checking voicemail and emails during this time.

Weekly Services

10am Sunday Morning Worship Eucharist (also Livestreamed)

Nursery opens at 9:30am

5pm Sunday Evening Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom

9am Morning Prayer – Zoom, Monday through Thursday

8:30am Friday Morning Contemplative Eucharist

Choir news!

Sunday, September 8th will be their first Sunday back from summer break. In preparation, they will begin rehearsing on Thursday, September 5th. Rehearsals begin at 6:30pm and end at 8pm and are held in the sanctuary. 

If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact John Cozza. All sections are open for new members.

Choral Masterworks

by John Cozza, Music Director

Mass #3 in f minor by Anton Bruckner

As the composer's birthday falls on September 4, it seems fitting that this week's Choral Masterpiece is Bruckner's crowning choral achievement. The Mass No. 3 in F minor, WAB 28, is a setting of the mass ordinary for vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra, and organ ad libitum, that Anton Bruckner composed in 1867–1868.

After the 1867 success of his Mass No. 1 in D minor, Bruckner was commissioned "to write a new Mass for the Burgkapelle". Bruckner wrote the first version between September 1867–1868 in Linz (just before his move to Vienna)

For more information, here is a link to the Wikipedia article:

And here is wonderful live recording with Mariss Jansons conducting the Chorus and Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio Symphony:

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6pm – 9pm at the Sacramento Zoo

3930 W. Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA

River City Food Bank (RCFB) is thrilled to host the 21st Empty Bowls fundraising event at the Sacramento Zoo on Thursday, September 19. As RCFB’s only major fundraiser, Empty Bowls provides critical operating support to purchase and distribute healthy food to anyone experiencing food insecurity in Sacramento County.

No physical tickets are required – you and your guests will check in at the event registration table upon entry though the zoo members gate entrance. Parking is free and available throughout Land Park – click here to view a map of the park. Summer cocktail attire – the entire event will take place outdoors so please dress comfortably for the weather.

Regular Outreach opportunities

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

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

God's Helping Hands Laundry LaunderLand every 3rd Saturday of the month

St. Michael's Men’s Breakfast

Men's breakfast is on the first Saturday of every month at FlapJacks Diner. The group meets at 8am at the restaurant. FlapJacks Diner is on El Camino Ave. Please reply to Jim Dodds so he will have an idea of the numbers. If you have any additional questions, please contact the office.

Centering Prayer

All are welcome to come and pray! Centering prayer meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month on Zoom. Newcomers are welcome to come at 6:45pm for a Centering Prayer Newcomer Orientation. Centering Prayer begins at 7pm. We will offer a 20 minute centering prayer sit, followed by a variety of contemplative practices. They may include: Lectio Divina, experiential spirituality and occasionally a guest speaker. For more information, please contact the office 916.488.3550 or Chuck Schaller.



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 at fatherrod@stmichaelscarmichael.org.

Giving Thanks with Flowers!

You can still 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.  

Name Tags Available

We have name tags available at Sunday morning check in's. 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 9:30am - 1:30pm

Sanctuary and Courtyard are open during office hours. Please let the office know you will be coming. Call 916.488.3550 or email.

Pastoral Hours



Pastor Katie will be available on request. Please email pastorkatie@stmichaelscarmichael.org to schedule.

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

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



Giving 

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. 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.