"Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works."
---The Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love!
---The Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love!
Our pastor, Fr. Jay, celebrates his 40th Anniversary of the Priesthood on June 29th!
St. Michaels was blessed to have him celebrate the Masses yesterday. Thank you for all that you do, Father. Continued prayers from the parish community!
From all of us at St. Michaels, we'd like to say a big thank you to Caitlin for all of her faithful service, kindness, and dedication to our parish. She has blessed us with her generosity and grace. We will miss you, Caitlin, and are keeping you in our prayers!
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Together we have made gifts and pledges totaling about $115,000 and more are coming in.
65 more households donated this year than last year, which is outstanding! Be sure to look at the list of names of those who contributed.
All funds received above our Archdiocesan goal are returned to St. Michael to help us balance our parish budget. If you have not yet joined in this vital funding, there still is time. Please donate today.
Upcoming:
We’re thrilled to invite you to a magical night of twirls, laughter, and lasting memories at this year’s Father & Daughter Dance: An Enchanted Evening. This memorable night will take place on Friday, June 27th from 6 to 9 PM in the St. Michael Parish Large Hall.
It's a beautiful opportunity to slow down, share some joyful moments, and celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters. Tickets are $20 per family.
To purchase tickets or learn more, just visit smparentsclub.info. We are also in need of volunteers to make the night magical. Please reach out to the Cassie Mish or our Parents club if you are interested in volunteering – pc@smpschool.org ! We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a magical and joy-filled evening!
We would also like to thank all those who took part in our Bake Sale this past weekend to help fund this special event.
If you are interested in a retreat-like opportunity for adult formation for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, there is a "Summer Intensive" training will take place the following dates/location:
July 11-13 [Days 1-3], St Monica, Mercer Island
July 25-27[Days 4-6], St Monica, Mercer Island
The Level I course will provide an introduction to the CGS approach and the specifics of using this approach to serve the 3-6 year old child. The objectives of the course are:
+ To explore the nature of the 3-6 year old child, including developmental and religious characteristics.
+ To facilitate meditation on the biblical and liturgical themes present in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
+ To provide guidelines and assistance to catechists to enable them to set up an atrium for 3-6 year old children, prepare a Catechist's Album, and create atrium materials.
+ To deepen the ability to observe and learn from children, and explore ways to invite parents and congregations to grow this ability as well.
To learn more about CGS and what we offer the children, go HERE.
To learn more about our regional CGS ministry, The Sheepfold, and what we offer, go HERE.
To register or find out more information about this Formation Training, go HERE.
If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities for yourself and your families, contact Allison Cummings, our coordinator at St. Michael at allisongcummings@gmail.com.
July 11-13 [Days 1-3], St Monica, Mercer Island
July 25-27[Days 4-6], St Monica, Mercer Island
The Level I course will provide an introduction to the CGS approach and the specifics of using this approach to serve the 3-6 year old child. The objectives of the course are:
+ To explore the nature of the 3-6 year old child, including developmental and religious characteristics.
+ To facilitate meditation on the biblical and liturgical themes present in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
+ To provide guidelines and assistance to catechists to enable them to set up an atrium for 3-6 year old children, prepare a Catechist's Album, and create atrium materials.
+ To deepen the ability to observe and learn from children, and explore ways to invite parents and congregations to grow this ability as well.
To learn more about CGS and what we offer the children, go HERE.
To learn more about our regional CGS ministry, The Sheepfold, and what we offer, go HERE.
To register or find out more information about this Formation Training, go HERE.
If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities for yourself and your families, contact Allison Cummings, our coordinator at St. Michael at allisongcummings@gmail.com.
(Read more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the "Ministry Groups" section of this Flocknote)
Christ said, “Receive the Holy Spirit”. Bring the Holy Spirit into your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences on: Oct 10-12, 2025 Tacoma, WA, Oct 3-5, 2025 Spokane, WA, Oct 24-26, 2025 Beaverton, OR.
For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter, please visit www.wwme.org. For questions, or to find out more about a Virtual Encounter Experience, feel free to contact: Jeff and Sandy Corneil 360-930-2321. Follow WWME on Instagram and Facebook!
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