Study Group to meet Thursdays in Lent:  Our Lenten Study this year will start on Thursday, February 23.  The program will offer prayer, a community meal and a Lenten Study.

We will use the book, Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses, written by The Rev. James W. Moore, a United Methodist minister.

Rev. Moore is a noted author,  seminar leader, and writer.  Fr. Dr. Paul Elliott will be leading the Lenten Study.

The program starts at 6:30 p.m. with evening prayer in the church, and then at 7:00 p.m.  a simple meal will be served in Titus House, and the study program will start at 7:30 pm (In Titus House).Contact Lisa King  at 770.469.8551  or email her at  admin@stmichael.cc to order your copy of the book (a donation of $5.00 is suggested).

YOUR ARE INVITED!

Father Paul's 60th birthday is Feb. 25. To celebrate, the parish family is invited to attend his birthday party after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, Feb. 26. Come join in the fun and fellowship as we celebrate. Lunch is provided in the parish hall. As a birthday gift to the parish, Father Paul is bringing Simon Paxton from Brisbane, Australia, an international magician and mentalist to provide entertainment for all.
 

A very young Father Paul Says:  "The Lord be with you."

Visit a Benedictine monastery March 3

The Ecumenical Lay Associates of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, will sponsor an opportunity to "Come and See" the monastery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The group welcomes "all who seek a contemplative path and community, individuals who seek a Benedictine rhythm in daily life, or those who simply seek a quiet place to reflect during the Lenten season," said Michael Thompson, one of the lay associates and also a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Atlanta. For more information or to RSVP, contact him at laytrappist@gmail.com.

A Prayer for Our Candidates for the 10th Bishop

of the Diocese of Atlanta and Our Nominating Committee

O God, we lift up each candidate for 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta as well as each member of the Nominating Committee for your blessing. Open all hearts and minds to the guidance of your Holy Spirit.

For the candidates ...

Be with them in their waiting and wondering.

Guide them in their ongoing discernment.

Give them courage to seek and do your will.

For those on the Nominating Committee ...

Grant them wisdom in their discernment.

Calm their anxious moments with the

reassurance of your presence.

Give them courage to seek and do your will.

Uphold us all by your grace and power. Give us faith in you and trust in one another and ourselves.

We pray all of this and more in the name of Your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.

- The Rev. Deborah Silver, nominating committee chaplain

Contact Information

The Rev. Dr. Paul A. Elliott, Th.D., Rector,

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

6740 James B. Rivers Dr.   Stone Mountain, GA  30083

770-469-8551   fax 770-413-7022
Office hours:  Mon. -  Friday 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm
rector@stmichael.cc
http://www.stmichael.cc/