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The Feast of St. Francis
Pastor Katie Holeman Preaching
Sunday October 5th, 2025
| | The office will be closed Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People's Day. | | |
St. Michael's Stewardship
New Beginnings
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How can anyone ever top David Daigh and his stewardship talk of "I up’ed mine, so up yours?" But in all reality in this season of Stewardship I invite us all to take a big picture view of the wonderful work St. Michael’s church has been a part of over the past few years. I have had the pleasure of serving in many congregations and contexts, but none so invested in the community. I can also say that St. Michael’s lives beyond the four walls of our church in many ways. Where some say they would like to do the work and can’t, St. Michael's people live into being community, which is something special and not to be glanced over. In this season we invite you to contemplate and reflect on how you are being called to pledge this year.
In this new season of who and where St. Michael’s is called to be, there is so much hope and joy. We are embarking on this new journey with Rev. Megan, Christine as the new head of the day school, and a clergy as well as staff that are fully engaged in looking towards how it is we can be the hand and feet of Christ, not only with our words, but with our actions.
I will give you a brief story. We have a little one, from the school, who reached out and asked to be baptized at St. Michael’s. Meeting with the family and little girl I learned about the ways this child, as well as her siblings and parents, have been supported in their faith by St. Michael’s church. Did you all know that your actions had such an impact? We normally never get to see the results of our actions, but they matter.
We are doing the good work folks.
Friends, I invite us all to think of this stewardship drive, not as simply keeping the lights on, which we do need to do, but also how are we continuing to be the hands and feet far beyond our four walls, and continuing to care for those in our midst.
St. Michael’s Ingathering Sunday
Join us October 26 at 10am for our ingathering Sunday wrapping up this year’s Stewardship. We will gather in Johnstone and Parish Hall immediately following the service for a luncheon. All are welcome.
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The Episcopal Church News
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe congratulates new Archbishop of Canterbury
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I am very pleased at the news that Bishop Sarah Mullally, who has served as bishop of London since 2018, has been named the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. She will be the first woman to hold the role, which was established more than 1,400 years ago.
Bishop Sarah is known in the Church of England as a wise and steady leader, a faithful advocate for the leadership of women in the church, and a bishop who will be committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and victims of abuse. She is a former nurse who served as the government’s chief nursing officer for England and has dedicated her vocational life to serving those in need. Earlier today, when asked about her two careers, she said, “I prefer to think that I have always had one vocation: to follow Jesus Christ.” Read full article...
| | Childcare for ages 0-5 will be available during the service. | | |
Dinner & Documentary
Some of you have shown interest in resuming “dinner and documentary” evenings, so we are planning to start them up again and hoping for suggestions from anyone interested. For the first three months (excluding December ) they will be in the Friendship Center Sunday evenings (November 9, January 4, and February 8) beginning promptly at 6:00, ending around 8:00). If you’re interested in participating, please contact Marilyn McEntyre (marilynmcentyre@mac.com) and she’ll put you on a contact list.
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Join our Healing Circle and Experience God’s Peace, Restoration, and Wholeness.
Saturday, October 11 at 11am in the Friendship Center
Beginning Saturday, October 11 and continuing every second Saturday of the month at 11am you or someone you know are invited to St. Michael’s Healing Circle. Healing Circles are a sacred space for prayer, reflection and the healing love of Christ. Whether you or someone you know are seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual renewal, come as you are and encounter God’s presence in community. When you come you will receive individual or group prayer with laying on of hands, meditation on God’s promise of healing and hope, the opportunity to share burdens in a confidential, non-judgmental setting, compassionate listening, and rest in God’s presence through quiet reflection. If you are carrying pain, illness, grief or anxiety, or a deeper faith in God’s healing power please consider joining us at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church for Healing Circles.
If you are interested and would like more information please contact Kate Muris or Father Mike Ferrito.
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St. Michael's Continuing Studies
St. Michael's Reads the Gospels
Led by Dawn & Tyson Wright
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at our special Bible discussion Zoom meeting. Reading Plan link.
Thursday Open Bible Study Hybrid
Meets from 10 - 11:30am on Thursdays in the Friendship Room and by Zoom. We study the readings for the upcoming Sunday. For more information, email the office st.michaels@stmichaelscarmichael.org.
Sacred Circle
This is open to all, please join us, we meet the last Wednesday of every month 6pm via zoom. We follow the Quaker example of silence, community, prayer and reflection. For more information please contact Kate Muris.
Centering Prayer
Mondays in Friendship Center at 8:30am | Thursdays on Zoom at 7pm
The ancient spiritual practice that seeks to quiet the mind and help us to rest in silence. For more information contact Kate Muris, Chuck Schaller or Father Mike.
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Community News & Events
Best of Carmichael 2025 - We have been nominated as "Best House of Worship" in the Best of Carmichael 2025! If you agree please consider voting for us here! Winners will be announced at the Award Show on November 7 at La Sierra Community Center and online. If you would like to attend tickets can be found here.
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Parishioner Guided Grants 2025
CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER AND OUR COMMUNITY
For many years, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church has contributed to organizations in the greater Sacramento Community and beyond. Beginning in 2013 all our church fundraising proceeds have been donated to the non-profit community.
You are invited to nominate a non-profit organization to receive a grant in 2025. This year grant amounts are expected to range from $50-$2000. Grant applications are available online and paper copies are also available on the Sunday usher’s desk. All applications are due in office by October 17, 2025. For more information contact Terry Bridges.
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Rock the Block Bryte & Broderick
Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18
St. Michaels will once again join Habitat for Humanity in assisting our Bryte & Broderick neighbors improve their homes and community. We will Work on a variety of projects such as home repairs, planting community gardens, rebuilding fences, community landscaping/clean-up etc. For future volunteer opportunities with Rock the Block contact Terry Bridges.
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Senior Care Community Resource Guide
We have compiled a resource guide to help you find services for seniors. It includes information on programs to help families with caregiver support, specialized healthcare and palliative care, respite care, senior living and memory care facilities, hospice care, legal assistance, advocacy and other agencies. It also provides overviews on cost comparisons for different levels of care. The binder is located at the church front desk. For more information contact Renee Pierce.
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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
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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*
*NOTE: With school back in session the door is closed and locked by 8:30am. If you arrive after 8:30am please knock.
| | Thank you to all who joined us this Sunday for our annual blessing of the animals. We had many blessings not only of animals but also parishioners. It was a beautiful Sunday in the courtyard. For more pictures please check our facebook and instagram pages. | | |
Choral Masterworks by John Cozza
A Clare Benediction by John Rutter
The choir sang this week's Choral Masterwork at Cynthia Metcalf's memorial service this past Saturday. Although short in length, it is very high in quality with memorable melodies and beautiful harmonies.
Here is a recording with the composer conducting:
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Friday, October 31 at 6pm
Candy Donations Needed
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. We will have a game lane, decked out trunks, hot dogs with an assortment of candy and treats. If you are interested in hosting a car spot and/or helping with game lane please contact Pastor Katie. If you are able to donate candy please bring it to the office. Thank you all for your support of this fun event. As always costumes are encouraged but not required.
| St. Michael's Episcopal Day School News | | Congrats to our Head of School Christine Saunders on her Installation Day. It was a wonderful service with Bishop Megan and the St. Michael's clergy. Thank you to all who attended this morning. | |
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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.
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 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
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 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 will be available on request. Please email revmegan@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.
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael CA 95608
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