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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rev. Rodney Davis
Sunday September 22, 2024
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Welcome to Rev. Andy Lobban,
St. Michaels’ New Interim Rector
St. Michael’s Vestry is pleased to announce that we have called an Interim Rector, The Rev. Andrew David (Andy) Lobban (pronounced “lo-bun”). Rev. Andy will join the congregation for worship on Sunday, November 3rd.
Rev. Lobban has served St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Livermore as Rector since 2016. Prior to that, he was the Minor Canon for Social Justice at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco for four years. Rev. Andy has held an Assisting Clergy role at an Episcopal Church in San Antonio, Texas and a Clergy Liaison/Chaplaincy role at Good Samaritan Community Services, an agency of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. He has been active in prison and homeless services ministries in the Bay Area and has served as President of the Southern Alameda Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of California.
Rev. Andy has earned a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Physics and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Master of Arts in Education degree (emphasis in Science and Math) from University of California, Berkeley and Master of Divinity degree from the Seminary of the Southwest.
Rev. Lobban’s extracurricular interests include “outdoorsmanship” (snow skiing, backpacking, climbing, and road bicycling) and classical music performance (piano, violin, voice). Rev. Andy and his wife Olga have a daughter who is a first-year college student, a teen-aged daughter, and a three-year-old son. Please join the Vestry in extending our warmest welcome to Rev. Andy as he joins our Parish family.
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Listen Up, Ye Dogs and Cats!!
We’ve been saying that St. Michael’s will be holding Listening Events on October 6th and 9th to share ideas about the future of our parish and the qualities we desire in our next Rector. We have reconsidered the date, since we will be celebrating St. Francis Day with our usual pet blessing, and scheduled these events to occur a week later. Although we value the opinions of all members of our Parish family, including the furry ones, we considered that translation might be a problem. The Listening Events are newly scheduled for:
Sunday, October 13 after the 10:00 service in Johnstone Hall
Sunday, October 13 at 7:00 pm on Zoom only
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm in Johnstone Hall
We will send an email out to everyone a week or so before hand so that you can RSVP to indicate which session you prefer.
Thank you very much,
Doug Davy
Profile Team Chair
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Gratitude for God's Grace
Bridging the Future with Continuing Generosity
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Why Give?
From my perspective there are two questions that have to be considered when giving of your time, talent, and treasure; Why give and Why give to St. Michaels?
Why give?
It is an expression of your connection to God’s Word and a testament of your faith and commitment as a Christian.
Many Christian denominations hold Jesus taught that tithing must be done in conjunction with a deep concern for "justice, mercy and faithfulness" (cf. Matthew 23:23).
Abundant blessings imply weighty responsibilities; “for everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more” (Luke 12:48). The message is clear: our possessions are to be used not merely for our own enjoyment but for the benefit of the world around you. “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8).
Why give to St. Michaels?
We have many people asking us to invest in their cause. There are many causes that deserve to be funded.
Your giving of your time, talent and treasure is a testament to how important the St. Michael’s community is to you in relation to all your other communities and causes in your life.
I know my involvement and commitment in giving my time and talent to St. Michaels, since 1980 has ebbed and flowed. What has not changed is my pledge to St. Michaels. For my giving to me is the foundation of my relationship to our St. Michael's community.
We ask you to join us in being St. Michael’s through your giving of your treasure, time, and talent.
Grace, Peace, and Love.
Rick Larkey
Senior Warden
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Ingathering Sunday & Lunch
Sunday, September 29th
As we enter worship this Sunday morning you might notice a few things.
First, our preacher for Sunday will be The Rev. Dr. Portia Hopkins from The Belfry in Davis. We are so pleased to have her joining us for our Feast of St. Michael & Ingathering Sunday Service!
Secondly, there will be a basket next to the Baptismal Font as you enter the Sanctuary. Please place your pledges in the basket and they will be processed up with the offering. If you do not have your card filled out, or, if you forgot it at home, do not worry! We will have extra pledge cards available at the greeters table and you can place it in the basket during the sharing of the peace.
Finally, please plan to join us for a delightful lunch and the results of the CAT survey that will be presented after worship. Thank you all for your continued generosity and support of the work of St Michael's.
Blessings,
The Stewardship Committee
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St. Michael's Learns & Connects | |
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Getting to know St. Michael's - Rescheduled
Sunday October 20th
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 October 20, 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 Pastor Katie or Father Rod.
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St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Mercy and Social Justice Ministry
2024 Parishioner Guided Grants
The Mercy and Social Justice Ministry Committee’s mission is “to represent God’s love and compassion through acts of mercy and justice.” In 2024 the committee has continued to focus on providing financial support, in-kind donations, service, and forming partnerships in the greater community to love and aid neighbors and strangers in need. In keeping with our mission, St. Michael’s will again be supporting community outreach through the 2024 Mercy and Social Justice Parishioner Guided Grants.
Parishioner Guided Grants Program:
You are invited to nominate a program in which you, or someone you know at St. Michael’s, is actively involved. The grants will be awarded to programs that address basic needs of food, shelter, education and health. For this cycle, grant amounts are anticipated to range from $500-$2,000. Please mail or drop off all nominations to the office during business hours OR email to st.michaels@stmichaelscarmichael.org by end of day Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Paper copies of the grant application will be on the Usher’s desk in the Sanctuary. Grants will be awarded in December 2024. All recipient organizations will be invited to participate at our 2025 Outreach Sunday by sending a representative and organizational information, including volunteer opportunities.
For more info please contact Mary Ellen Ferguson or Dancy Dobrenick.
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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 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
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Feast of St. Francis
Sunday, October 6th, 10am
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It's "Bring your pets to Church Sunday!"
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis at our 10am Worship held in the courtyard on Sunday, October 6th. During this service we have our annual Blessing of the Animals where we bless all the family pets you dare to bring! As always, there will be bragging rights for the coolest animal and forgiveness for the loudest! All are welcome!
This is a great service to invite your pet loving friends to St. Michael's. We hope to see you there!
There will also be a Blessing of the Animals during our 5pm Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom.
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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.
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.
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael CA 95608
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