May 11, 2025

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

10am Service

The Rev. Andy Lobban Presiding

Pastor Katie Holeman Preaching

The Rev. Mike Ferrito Deacon

5pm Contemplative Prayer Service

Due to technical issues we were unable to Livestream and Record this past Sunday's 10am service and sermon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Our videographer, Jack, was working hard to get things up and running. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue.

St. Michael's Staff

Scam Email Alert

We have been alerted to a couple new scam emails that have been circulating. One that has been targeting parishioners and appears to be coming from another parishioner asking about Amazon usage. The other asking for a pdf version of the church directory. Please be on the alert of these new attempts going around.

St. Michael's Annual Diaper Drive

Sunday May 11 - June 15th

Mark your calendar! Our 8^th annual diaper drive benefitting the clients at River City Food bank will run Mother’s Day, May 11 - Father’s Day, June 15. Diapers are always a need for the food bank and a true blessing to the families who receive them. Sizes 3 and up are especially in demand but any size and brand are a great help for RCFB clients. Box(es) of diapers can be dropped in the baskets at the back of the church on Sundays or delivered to the church throughout the week during office hours. Checks or cash can be mailed or dropped in the collection plate on Sundays (please note Diapers in the memo) or online donations can be made below. As always thank you for your care and support for our neighbors in need.

The Meals we packed have been shipped!

The meals we packaged at our Rise Against Hunger Event this spring were shipped to the Philippines. Rise Against Hunger partners with organizations providing meals in educational settings that support health and livelihood training. The meals we packaged will help ensure the people of the Philippines have access to the consistent nourishment they need to live healthy lives, while also creating opportunities to learn valuable skills and trades that will serve their families for years to come. Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful event! We look forward to hosting another event next year.

Save the date……..

St. Michael’s INDOOR YARD SALE is scheduled for:

 June 14, 2025.   The sale begins at 8 A.M.

WE NEED YOU!

 Plan now to attend and ask your friend(s) to join you.

AND… start cleaning out your cupboards, closets, and drawers. The Indoor Yard Sale needs collectables, jewelry, art, silver, china, decorator items, books, linens, kitchen items, sporting goods, children’s books, games and toys and slightly used clothing and shoes for all ages.  

AND … if you want to have some fun we need volunteers Sunday June 8 through Saturday June 14.  

If you want to volunteer see Terry in the Parish Hall after Sunday service or for more information contact: Marcie Larkey

2025 Yard Sale Co-Chairs: Terry Bridges, Virginia Henry, Marcie Larkey

Honorary Chairs: Lynn Rodebaugh, Gail McMichael

Bookmarks and flyers will be available! 

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

Thank you to all who joined us on Sunday and contributed to the celebration for the Falcy's newest family member coming in June! As you can see, Audrey was in the thick of the presents when we got home. Kenny and I were once again blown away at everyone's generosity! We feel very blessed to be a part of the St. Michael's community :-)

The Earth is the Lord's

Please join us for session three of our four-week series The Earth is the Lord's this Sunday, May 11 after the 10:00 am service. We will be exploring a subset of the various scientific theories on climate change and other environmental issues and using a theological lens to help us deal with the sometimes confusing and conflicting nature of these theories. Please note that everyone is invited to any and all of these sessions, and you are more than welcome to attend whether or not you have been able to attend previous ones. Contact Rev. Andy with questions. 

St. Michael's Scholarship Application

St. Michael's Episcopal Church Scholarships

St. Michael's Church has had a tradition of offering Scholarships to college and trade school students since 2002. These grants assist the student with tuition, books, and/or supplies.

Criteria for Candidates: 

• Must be an active participant or the child or grandchild of an active participant at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Mission. 
• Must be enrolled or enrolling in a two or four year college, technical/trade school, or an advanced degree program at an accredited institution.
• It is recommended that the applicant has a G.P.A. of 3.0 as well as community service credits and/or work experience. 

Scholarship applications can be found on our website and the button below. Applications should be submitted by May 31st.

Bible Deep Dive: The Many Facets of Joseph

Starting Tuesday, June 10th

Sure, you saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat a few decades ago, but how much more is there to the story of Joseph (the one in Genesis, not Mary's husband)? Join us for a 10-week deep dive where we read the story multiple times, each with a different framing perspective - like looking at different facets of a jewel. 

• Led by Tyson and Dawn Wright
• Hosted by Renee Pierce at Casitas El Camino Townhomes Clubhouse
• Tuesday nights at 6:30 to 8:00 PM - in person only
• From June 10 through August 12
• Class Materials and Snacks will be provided
• Signups in the Parish Hall during Coffee Hour

Please contact Renée if you need directions to the Clubhouse

St. Michael's Continuing Studies

• Sacred Circle Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm via zoom. For more information please contact Kate Muris.
• Thursday Open Bible Study meets every Thursday in the Friendship Center (and on Zoom) at 10am - 11:30am. We study the scriptures for the following Sunday. For more Bible Study information, please email the office at st.michaels@stmichaelscarmichael.org.

Weekly Services

10am Sunday Morning Worship Eucharist (also Livestreamed)

Nursery available during worship

5pm Sunday Evening Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom

9am Morning Prayer – Zoom, Monday through Thursday

8:30am Friday Morning Contemplative Eucharist

Printed Bulletins

In our efforts to explore ways of going green we will be printing fewer Sunday bulletins for the 10am services and ask that you consider following along with either the Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal 1982 or a downloaded PDF version of the bulletin on your iPhone, Smart Phone, iPad or Tablet as you are able. We will of course continue to have printed bulletins available for those who need them.  

Piano Meditation

by John Cozza, Music Director

Brahms--Intermezzo in E-flat, Op. 117/i

Sharing the May 7 birthday of last week's composer Tchaikovsky is the German/adopted Austrian composer Johannes Brahms. Here is one of my very favorite works for piano, written in a burst of creative energy after Brahms had unofficially "retired" from composition, along with the other short gems of Op. 116-119. Composed in 1892-3 in the last years of Brahms' life, these pieces are infused with a lonely sense of deep introspection. Above the score of this Intermezzo Brahms placed these words of the poet Herder's Scottish Folk Songs: "Sleep softly my child, sleep softly and beautifully. It grieves me so to see you weep."

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

For those interested in starting or continuing a centering prayer practice, please contact Chuck Schaller, chuckschaller2@gmail.com



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



Rev. Andy will be available on request. Please email revandy@stmichaelscarmichael.org to schedule.

Pastor Katie will be available on request. Please email pastorkatie@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 

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.