Your Genorosity Inspires Me! 

by Mike Laughery   

God has truly blessed my family- great wife, four kids, free country, awesome church, good job, full stomach-one look at my belly gives that away.  With those blessings in mind, I ask myself how is my family doing at putting those gifts to work to build the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth. My wife, Renee and I have been committed to the concept of "giving back to God what He has given us" for many years now but we can learn a lot from the generosity of other parishioners. While working here these past two years as your Business Administrator I have seen the immense generosity of the parishioners of the Church of St. Michael.

When I worked in the for profit world (I worked for America's Pork Producers "Pork, the Other White Meat") before serving as your Business Administrator I witnessed much generosity. Now that I work for Church of St. Michael I have gotten to see the immense generosity and compassion this faith community has for its fellow man.

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Spotlight on Jim Anderson   

New Parish Council Member  

My name is Jim Anderson and I was born in Madison SD. I am number 6 of 9 children. We moved around South Dakota a few times before settling in Pierre, South Dakota where I graduated in 1977. I enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation and off I went. I am a cradle Catholic and was raised by 2 wonderful parents of very strong faith.

I spent the next 23 years in the U.S. Army. I was an enlisted man for 9 years and an officer for the remaining 14 years. I did my undergraduate work at South Dakota State University and my graduate studies at Cardinal Stritch University out of Wisconsin.

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Look for next months Spotlight Article about  

Karen Kassekert, Middle School Faith Formation Director  

 "Extraordinary in the Ordinary"

Faith Formation Program

by Helen Kleaver  

I love the phrase "Extraordinary in the Ordinary."  I heard this awhile back and this best describes how I see God working in the everyday. It began 20 years ago when I signed up to teach my first faith formation class. Quite ordinary as one child's tuition was free if you were a teacher.  Since then I have grown to love this ministry, the children, the program, and working with Janel. Along the way, I have learned much about my faith and my role as a teacher.  One tradition I started years ago, was making Christmas Angel Ornaments as gifts for my class each year. My sister has a craft business and she makes these angels out of mohair. Again a very ordinary gesture.  

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Upcoming Calendar & Events 

September-October 2011 Program Guide Calendar

Please view our calendar by opening this link September-October calendar with our events and activities at the Church of St. Michael.   

Annual Report Mailing

The 2010-2011 Annual Report was mailed to all our parishioners addresses this week. Look for this mailing to  arrive in your mailbox soon!

Faith Formation Handbook 2011-2012

We are currently in the process of sending this booklet to all families registered at the Church of St. Michael. This will arrive soon!

St. Michael Day Celebration

Join us on Thursday, September 29th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Archangels Hall as we celebrate our patron saint with a potluck supper, games and crafts. The evening of food, fellowship and fun is co-sponsored by Families in Action and the Adult Faith Formation Committees. 

 "Stewardship as a Way of Life"  

Deacon Leonard Fuller will be speaking on "Stewardship as a Way of Life" at all the masses on October 1st and 2nd.  Deacon Fuller was the Director of Stewardship at the Diocese of Winona for then years and brings an energetic message for all to hear.  Mark your calendars for this interesting speaker.