This week at St. Michael's

Newsletter: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

From Fr. Joél Muñoz's Desk

Beloved in Christ,

As we continue through this season of stewardship, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your generosity. Thank you for the pledges you have made, and for the many gifts of time, talent, and treasure you continue to offer to our parish community. Your faithfulness is a true blessing, and it reflects the deep love and commitment that make St. Michael’s such a vibrant and grace-filled church.

This year’s stewardship campaign carries particular significance as we prepare for the transition from an interim rector to your new priest-in-charge. Your pledges are more than numbers—they are signs of hope, stability, and shared purpose. They allow us to plan responsibly and faithfully for the year ahead, supporting key areas such as:

Worship and spiritual formation programs
Outreach and community ministries
Staffing and pastoral leadership
Maintenance and stewardship of our sacred space

In this time of change, your commitment ensures that St. Michael’s remains strong, welcoming, and ready to embrace the future God is preparing for us.

Thank you again for your faithful generosity. May God continue to bless this community, guide our hearts, and inspire our shared ministry at St. Michael’s.

In Christ’s peace,

The Rev. Dr. Joél Muñoz

Interim Rector, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

The Celebration of the Life and Ministry

of The Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick, 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis

November 6, 2025

Dear Ones,

Following my previous message about Bishop Cate’s passing, I now write to share details for the Celebration of the Life and Ministry of The Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick, 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis. Please plan to join us on Friday, December 12 at noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, as we gather to give thanks for her extraordinary witness and to commend her to God’s eternal care. Clergy are invited to vest and process. For those who cannot attend, there will be a livestream available, linked here.

Notes of condolence may be sent to her husband, Larry, and her family at 5537 Woodacre Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46234.

Please share information about the service and the obituary, linked here, in your congregations.

Faithfully,

Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows

Updates

Welcome Fr. Dan Layden

We welcome Fr. Dan as our new Priest-In-Charge here at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. His first Sunday with us will be December 7th, 2025 (Advent II).

Farewell to Fr. Joél Muñoz

We wish Fr. Joél the very best as he transitions to his next call as Interim Rector of St. John's-Lafayette. His last Sunday with us will be November 23rd, 2025. Join us at 10:00 a.m. for Eucharist and stay afterwards for a farewell celebration.

Celebrating 50 years of Ordained Ministry

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the priestly ordination of the Rev. Dave Purvis. Fr. Purvis is the former rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Join us for this special celebration!

Meet our incoming vestry members

Senior Warden Bio — Gail Geisler (1-year term)

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Noblesville

Gail Geisler is a long-time and deeply dedicated member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Over the years, she has faithfully served the parish in many roles, including Vestry member, choir member, Sunday School teacher, and reader. Her commitment to the life and ministries of St. Michael’s has shaped not only her own faith journey, but also the experiences of many families—especially her own.

Gail and her husband Al raised their three children at St. Michael’s, where the parish became a second home during their growing-up years. Today, she delights in being a grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren. A proud and “happy Lilly retiree,” Gail enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, and settling in with a good book.

As she steps into the role of Senior Warden, Gail brings a spirit of gratitude, steadiness, and hope for the year ahead. She looks forward to walking with the parish community as together we discover where our faith will lead us next.

Vestry Member Bio — Joseph “Joe” Gabrielli

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Noblesville

Joe Gabrielli was raised in the Roman Catholic tradition throughout his school years and later found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church. Drawn to its balance of ancient tradition and thoughtful openness, Joe joined St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in the autumn of 2022.

Joe and his wife, Joan, have been married for more than forty-seven years and are the proud parents of three adult children and grandparents to three wonderful grandchildren. After a long career in advanced machining, Joe retired in the spring of 2024. He also brings valuable financial expertise, having previously served as treasurer and financial secretary for the Knights of Columbus in Charlotte, North Carolina.

At St. Michael’s, Joe currently serves as an acolyte and is grateful for the opportunity to support the parish’s worship life and community. His decision to volunteer for Vestry service reflects his commitment to strengthening the parish and offering steadfast support to our new rector.

Joe looks forward to serving faithfully and helping St. Michael’s continue to grow in spirit, mission, and fellowship.

Vestry Member Bio — Janet Manning

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Noblesville

Bio coming soon...

Worship and Parish Events

This coming Sunday is Fr. Joél's last Sunday...

This Sunday, November 23, 2025 will be Fr. Joél's last Sunday with us! Join us for a going away celebration after the 10:00 a.m. service We will only have ONE SERVICE at 10:00 a.m.

there will NOT be an 8:00 a.m. service.

Thank you!

Thank you to the Rev. Mary Slenski for her spiritual guidance and support during our stewardship campaign! We appreciate all of her help!

Worship at St. Michael's

Sunday: Holy Eucharist, Rite I - 8:00 am in-person
Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II - 10:00 am in-person and online
Morning Prayer: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 9:30 am online

REMINDER:

We will be delivering the Thanksgiving Food Donations to

Good Samaritan on

Thursday, 11-20-25 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 9:30 in the morning- if you wish to donate, please bring items to the church by 11/20. (Turkeys go in freezer downstairs)

Thank you for your donations!!!

Nancy Kinzie will be delivering coat donations throughout the winter (donation box in Narthex)

Dayspring Center: Helping Homeless families find their way home

Interested in the next opportunity to volunteer to serve dinner at Dayspring? Contact Sara Wood if you would like to volunteer with her or help with food donations for this important Outreach ministry.

Church Office Hours

The Church Office hours of operation are in person from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday.