April 27, 2025

The Second Sunday of Easter

10am Service

Pastor Katie Holeman Presiding

The Rev. Rodney Davis Preaching

The Rev. Andy Lobban Deacon

The Rev. Mike Ferrito Assisting

5pm Contemplative Prayer Service

Easter Sunday

The Rev. Andy Lobban

Sunday April 20, 2025

If you would like to check out any of the additional Holy Week Sermons and Services please check out our YouTube Playlists for Services & Sermons.

Dear friends,

I am writing you as the lay leaders who do so much to make worship a rich and Spirit-filled experience for all who call St. Michael's their spiritual home as well as those who sojourn with us more briefly. And of course many of you also contribute to the food and fellowship times that allow us to connect with one another on a creaturely level.

Everyone is well aware of how demanding Holy Week and Easter can be on all of us. There are multiple special services that place extra responsibilities on the shoulders of everyone who prepares and serves at the Altar as well as all those who provide music, fellowship, and other types of support. These past couple weeks went smoothly and beautifully, entirely thanks to your efforts. On behalf of the clergy and staff of St. Michael's, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks. Your dedication and ministry are what make this church a place of welcome and worship, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Andy

Bishop Megan Reflects on the Loss of the Pope

Well done, good and faithful servant. Pope Francis died early on Monday of this week, and I am saddened by his loss. He was a leader of many surprises and much faithfulness in his role as Pope. A humble man, he brought with him an expansive sense of welcome and the presence of God.

His heart remained fixed on the gospel and on those who were in the margins. He even reached out a hand of friendship to communities rarely included, such as our LGBTQ siblings, and was clear about our need to care for God's creation. I have included him in my Easter prayers of thanksgiving, and hope you will do the same.

Upcoming Easter Study - The Earth is the Lord's

Beginning this Sunday April 27th! We will explore green themes in Scripture and Tradition and meet Sundays April 27 - May 18 at 11:45am in the Friendship Center. In honor of Pope Francis' life and legacy, his teachings on care of creation will be the basis of some of our upcoming Sunday conversations on this topic during the Season of Easter. Contact Rev. Andy with questions.

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.

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 and through the form below

Please contact Renée if you need directions to the Clubhouse.

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.

Coffee Hour Support

As you all know, Bob and Gail McMichael have been faithfully supporting our Coffee Hour every week for the last...forever. Every week they come by on Saturday to set up the coffee and tea so it is ready for the following morning as well as ensuring that we have some treats to enjoy with our coffee and tea by managing the sign up board. While they are not ready to give up this weekly ministry they would love to start training up some people who might be interested in taking this on when they are away for travel and are ready to reduce their involvement in this ministry. If you are interested in this ministry please contact Gail McMichael or the office.

May the 4th be with you....Coffee Hour

Sunday, May 4^th we will be celebrating the Falcy family as they are preparing to welcome their newest addition of a baby boy in June. All are welcome to join during coffee hour in joyously celebrating our next office mascot. Gifts and cards are welcome but not expected. The family has recommended that clothing and diapers would be appreciated but not expected. Please come join us as we shower Michelle and her family with all our love. If you would like to help with set up or coffee hour please talk to Pastor Katie.

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.

Starr King Thank You

A big thank you to all who made our latest lunch for the Starr King staff a wonderful event. The staff at Starr King are always so appreciative of our efforts to give them a little extra love for all they do and the amazing resources they are for the community. It was a lovely time getting to pamper those who do not often pamper themselves. Keep you eyes open for our next event of showing our love to those who are doing amazing work in the community around us. If you are interested in helping please contact Pastor Katie or Mary Ellen Furguson. 

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 or Marcie 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!  

Rock the Block – Oak Park

Friday & Saturday May 9 & 10, 2025

St. Michaels is once again joining Habitat for Humanity in assisting our Oak Park neighbors improve their homes and community. On May 9th and 10th volunteers from St. Michael’s will join hundreds of other volunteers to help revitalize an underserved community of low-income families, seniors, and Veterans. If you are interested in future Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunities, please contact Terry Bridges.

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

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

Upcoming Celebration of Life Service

We will be having a Celebration of life service for Peggy Henley on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10am at the church with a light reception immediately following. Click here to read Peggy's full obituary.

Piano Meditation

by John Cozza, Music Director

Prokofiev--3 Pieces from Visions Fugitives, Op. 22  

In honor of the composer's birthday on April 23, this week's piano meditation is by Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), a contemporary of Rachmaninov but with quite a different compositional approach. Making his name as an enfant terrible with his motoric and percussive piano playing, he also could exhibit a tender, lyrical quality. The three pieces I've chosen this week illustrate that side, with a touch of Impressionism (courtesy of Debussy and Ravel) thrown in for good measure.

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.