Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 8th, 2026 

10am Service



The Rev. Katie Holeman Presiding

& Children's Homilist

The Rev. Megan Anderson-Gartin Preaching

The Rev. Mike Ferrito Deacon

The Rev. Rodney Davis Assisting



5pm Contemplative Prayer Service

Sermon - The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

February 1st, 2026

The Rev. Katie Holeman Preaching

A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of

The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?

A letter to our fellow Americans.

We, the undersigned bishops of The Episcopal Church, write today out of grief, righteous anger, and steadfast hope.

What happened a week ago in Minnesota and is happening in communities across the country runs counter to God’s vision of justice and peace. This crisis is about more than one city or state—it’s about who we are as a nation. The question before us is simple and urgent: Whose dignity matters? Continue Reading here

To Read Bishop Megan’s letter “Message – Pray – Serve – Advocate” Click below. 

Stewardship



Did you ever notice the QR code in our bulletin by the Offertory Sentence and Presentation Hymn?

This is a code that takes you directly to our Tithe.ly page for easy online credit card donations. Through this you can set up a one time donation or a recurring donation for your annual pledge. Please be sure to click on the drop down box to select where you want your donation to be designated and check this out with your phone the next time you are in church on Sunday. Pledge cards are still being accepted for the 2026 Pledge Year and can be placed in the offering plate, mailed or set up online through the QR code or Donate button below.

Gartin Baby Shower Coffee Hour

Sunday February 8

Special coffee hour quickly approaching! We will be hosting a baby shower in honor of the Gartin family's newest arrival on Sunday, February 8 during coffee hour immediately following the service. we will meet on Saturday at 10am for set up and decorating. If you are bringing a dish please let Renee or Mary Ellen know by emailing the office. We also need volunteers for clean up. If you, or you and a friend, wish to give a gift, the Gartin’s are registered here (https://my.babylist.com/megan-anderson-gartin).

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 17th - 6pm

Join us! St. Michael's will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with our annual pancake supper in the Parish Hall. Questions, want to volunteer & flip some pancakes? Contact the office.

Lenten offerings

Just Peacemaking led by John McEntyre

Starting, Sunday February 22

11:30am in the Friendship Center

In this six week class we'll be raising the ever-timely question: in what ways can the church be a place that fosters and practices peacemaking?   We’ll consider three different avenues to address this question: (a) Scripture and tradition, (b) lives of peacemakers, and (c) practical applications for peacemaking. Everybody welcome! Y’all come! Drop-ins encouraged!

Living Compass:

Living Well Through Lent

You are invited on a transformative Lenten journey exploring the theme of Healing and Wholeness, for yourself and for the world.  Engage in meaningful reflection through the spiritually nourishing daily readings and reflection questions provided by Living Compass.

The Living Compass Lenten booklets are available, free of cost, at the church.

Sign up on the Living Compass website (https://www.livingcompass.org/lent) to receive a daily email of each reflection; two, 6 minute Lent talks per week on the website and listen to guided meditations in the new Living Compass app available in your app store.

Dinner & Documentary

Sunday March 1, 2026 at 6pm

Please join us for our next Dinner & Documentary session. Next month's session will be off-site at a regular member's home. Please contact Marilyn McEntyre or the church office to receive updates. As we resume gathering once a month for a dinner and documentary evening, we’d like to hear from those of you who are interested in coming when you can. Please complete the survey HERE to insure these evenings will serve both your own sense of purpose and the common good.

Invitation to a Healing Circle

Saturday, February 14 at 11am

A Sacred Space for Connection and Restoration

You are warmly invited to join our upcoming Healing Circle—a safe, supportive gathering to nurture healing, share experiences, and find peace. Whether you are seeking comfort, renewal, or simply a space to connect with others, all are welcome to help us build this safe space together. 

Second Saturday of the month at 11am in St. Michael's Friendship Center

Engage in gentle practices such as guided meditation, mindful sharing, and deep listening. This is a judgment-free space to express yourself openly or just be present in the energy of the group.

Feel free to bring a friend. Light refreshments will be provided.

St. Michael's Continuing Studies & Offerings

• Thursday Open Bible Study Thursdays at 10am via Zoom.
• Sacred Circle - Last Wednesday of every month 6pm via zoom.
• Centering Prayer - Mondays in Friendship Center at 9:00am & Thursdays on Zoom at 7pm.
• St Michael's Reads the Acts and The Epistles of the Apostles - Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom. Reading Plan.



More info on the above offerings found here.

Gifts From The Heart Wrap Up

Thank you again to all of our generous St. Michael's families and friends that together made 120 lives a little more joy-filled on Christmas of 2025! Look for this wonderful ministry to return in November of 2026 with even more opportunity. Please take a look at the letters of gratitude from Gabriella Villa, Sacramento County GFTH Coordinator, and some of our gift recipients. Note that Gabriela's letter includes the County's tax ID number if you would like to write off your donations.

With Gratitude,

Holly Yue and Laura Quene

Saturday February 28

Parish & Johnstone Halls

Come pack meal bags that reach hungry people throughout the world. It is a very fun event and a great opportunity to gather as community to do something for those in need. Last year we packed over 10,000 meals that went to support those in need in Philippines. Come be a part of this super fun event!

Please sign up on their website. If you have questions or need help please contact the office. If you are willing to help with set up or clean up please let us know!

Winter Respite - Monday, February 9

Carmichael Presbyterian, 5645 Marconi Ave, Carmichael

Thank you for all who have signed up. We are still collecting gently used coats, sweaters, boots all in adult sizes, clean sleeping bags or blankets and new underwear and socks. Please contact Cindy Dewey or the church office with questions. Winter Respite volunteer day details here.

Habitat for Humanity-Build for Unity

All of our Build for Unity Volunteer slots are filled! Thank you to everyone who is joining us on February 6 & 7!  Build for Unity is a Habitat for Humanity program where multi-faith communities come together to build houses for low-income families. St. Michaels was one of the original faith groups that started this amazing program (in 2016).If you have questions, please connect with 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 Will not operate this month. Starting in March it will be located at Mega Wash on Fair Oaks Blvd. at El Camino. Volunteers are needed every 3rd Saturday of the month, and donations are appreciated.

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

Ash Wednesday Services

Wednesday, February 18th

7am Ashes

12pm Eucharist & Ashes

7pm Eucharist & Ashes with Livestream

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. A season of reflection and repentance.

Piano Meditation by John Cozza

Mendelssohn--Song without Words, Op. 53/iv

Here is a serene, lyrical Song without Words (a genre that composer invented) by Felix Mendelssohn, whose birthday was February 3rd. Enjoy!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PC5h1H9TpY

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 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.