"Jesus is the Most Important Gift"
Children Look Forward to First Holy Communion
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"When I receive
First Communion, Jesus will be in my heart."
-Isabella B.
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Over 190 children will receive their First Holy Communion at St. Michael this spring. Most of them will receive at Masses on April 30, May 7, and May 8. Here some of them share from their hearts about Jesus, First Communion family traditions, and what they find most exciting about this occasion.
What was the most important thing you learned about Jesus in class this year?
"He doesn't care what you look like, He loves you no matter what." -Lauren S. "Jesus eats with people who do bad things to make them better people." -Shane A. Continue reading
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Los Amigos Medical Aid (LAMA):
Healing God's Children in Chimbote, Peru
By Dorothy Brama, Parishioner & LAMA Director
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"When we first met Teresa she said she would pray for us from Heaven. Now she prays as she hugs her daughters and keeps them close to her."
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"Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in Him and He will act" (Psalm 37:5). These words have been my guide and my light as the medical missions to our Sister Parish in Chimbote, Peru, have brought comfort and friendship to the poor. There have been three, one-week long medical missions in the past three years. Over 3500 patients have been triaged and treated each trip. When the medical missions began it was unclear how much could be accomplished. The needs of the people in Chimbote, however, were very clear. The injustice of having to live in unsanitary conditions, having poor nutrition, and being unable to receive medical attention when needed is heartbreaking. The medical volunteers have seen this injustice and responded to it by giving hope to those who felt abandoned.
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Upcoming Calendar
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Sister Parish Benefit Dinner - May 14
Meet Fr. Jack Davis and Sr. Peggy Byrne from our Sister Parish in Chimbote! Social time at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken to support the ministries in Chimbote. Ministry Connections Meeting - May 17
You are invited to learn more about our upcoming events and how you can get involved! Join us on Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Evangelization Initiative - May 28
Help us spread the good news as we go door-to-door in Prior Lake, encouraging residents to attend SpringFest. We will have 3 training opportunities beforehand. Please prayerfully consider joining us--we'd like to have 60 youth and 60 adults! SpringFest - June 3-5 Join us for our annual parish festival! We are still looking for volunteers to help as booth managers or work a 2-hour shift. Also consider making a donation or selling your goods at our SpringFest Market. Parish Council Discernment You have an opportunity to consider becoming a member of the Parish Pastoral Council, the visioning body of the Church of St. Michael, for a three year term to begin in July. Nominations are due by May 23.
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