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                                            November, 2012  

All Saints

Greetings!

  

The month of November begins with two very important celebrations for Catholics: the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All Souls. The beginning of this month is an invitation for all of us to reflect on how we, who are still living in this world, remain connected to, and can interact with, those believers who have preceded us. As Catholics, we believe that all of the ties of love and affection that are formed during our lives in this world do not unravel with death. This continuing bond of love is what we call: The Communion of Saints. All believers, living and dead, form the one Mystical Body of Christ.

 

When we are ill, or are facing a particularly difficult time, most of us will not hesitate to share this with close friends and to ask for their prayers and support. Love propels us to such requests and it encourages us to respond to such requests. Our belief in "The Communion of Saints" is simply our declaration that death should not stop these requests. It should not change our expectation for a loving response.

    

We should never hesitate to turn to the saints, our brothers and sisters, and ask for their prayers and their support in our times of weakness and trial. The Feast of All Saints does not call on us to pray to the saints or to worship the saints. They cannot take the place of God, to whom alone we offer our prayers and praise. They are, however, our friends and our heroes. They have experienced the same trials we experience and they have come to know the power of God's loving intercession. Because, in spite of death, we remain in communion with them, they are as willing to listen to our concerns and to offer their support as are our relatives and friends in this world.

   

This is very different from the so called "worship of the saints" that Catholics are sometimes accused of doing. 

         

 Continued Fr. Sieg's article 

     
 
 
                    HealingHearts  

 

 "Life doesn't begin at birth, and

it won't end at death".  

 

A surviving family member can experience a considerable impact after a death. The Healing Hearts Ministry is a new support group for individuals that have lost a loved one through death. Our mission is to provide support, comfort and hope through faith, education and prayer.  

 

The grief support group meets monthly. The meetings are held at the Church of St. Michael in the Archangels Hall (lower level of the church) on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Changes in meetings can be viewed on the Healing Hearts Ministry webpage by visiting the St. Michael's website. Brochures regarding this new ministry can also be found in the Narthex at the back of the Church of Saint Michael.

 

In addition to prayer, scripture, and personal sharing/discussion of loss and grief, guest speakers are scheduled for many meetings, presenting on various topics related to the grieving process and life after death for surviving family and friends.

 

All are welcome to attend, regardless of religious affiliation. There is no cost associated with these sessions.  

 

If you would like to find out more about this new ministry, please contact  Doug Peterson (Chair) at 612-708-3611, or Carol Fink (Co-Chair) at 952-440-2377.

   

The Petersons         Carol Fink

   Janeen & Doug Peterson          Stu Walker & Carol Fink      


 
SUNDAY LIFETIME - NOVEMBER 4TH
Marriage Amendment Discussion
9:40 A.M.-10:25 A.M.-Archangels Hall
Questions and Answers with
Fr. Tom on the Marriage Amendment and the election. Sponsored by Parish Council

  

Please open the Forming ConsciencesFaithful Citzenship
image to learn more, in regards to
the Marriage Amendment.


Please read Fr. Tom's letter he mailed to all parishioners, by opening this link: Fr. Sieg' October letter .

Please read the USCCB Catholic teaching document here by opening this link:USCCB Catholic Teaching.

 

PRAY FOR OUR NATION

On Monday evening, November 5th (the evening before our national elections) the Parish Chapel will be open until 9:00 p.m. We hope that many parishioners will take this opportunity to stop for a moment of prayer to seek God's guidance and blessings on the United States. In our elections, as in all things, we believe that only the guidance and blessing of God can lead this nation to wisdom, prosperity and unity.  Please plan stop in the Chapel, even for a couple minutes, to ask God to bless the United States and to guide it along the paths of justice, peace and equality for all.  Let us remember the words found in I Timothy 2:1 - 4:  "First of all then, I ask that supplications, prayers and petitions be offered for rulers and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.  This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth."

  

Vote Please remember this is a very important election. Please VOTE!
 

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS    

  

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS AND

FEAST OF ALL SOULS

Thursday, November 1, Feast of All Saints
Holy Day of Obligation 

8:00 a.m. School Mass, and  7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 2, Feast of All Souls
8:00 a.m. and Remembrance Service at 7:00 p.m.

 

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

The Remembrance Service on Friday, November 2 at  7:00 p.m. on the Feast of All Souls.  The service will honor and remember all those who have died in addition to naming all those who have been buried at St. Michael this past year.  Those of other faiths or denominations who have experienced the loss of a family member of loved one are also invited to attend this ecumenical service. Death is never easy, but shared grief and shared pain is often easier to bear.

"THANKFUL" FACEBOOK CONTEST 
Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake & St. Michael Catholic School - Prior Lake wants you to Like our FB pages and post answers to our Thankful questions on our pages
Thankful
from November 1-19th. Yummy Pumpkin 
Pies will be awarded each Monday November 5th, 12th, and 19th! Don't forget to post your answers to our postings!

Children will be participating in the contest and can win McDonald's gift cards for children in Pre-K Faith Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word and the November 18th Family Service Morning.  

NEW PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE BEGINS  NOVEMBER 12TH

LPI the company that publishes our bulletin has changed our publication date and therefore beginning on

November 12th our bulletin deadline will be each Monday by 5:00 p.m. for bulletin articles.

BETHLEHEM CRAFTS - BLEST ART 

On the days of November 17th and 18th, 2012, Blest Art will be visiting our Parish after all Masses to display hand-carved olive wood religious art made by CatholicBlest Arts in the Holy Land. Your purchase of these beautiful items will help support Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, and help them to continue to earn a living in the land of Christ's birth. Visit Blest Art's Web site at  www.BlestArt.org to preview the art that will be available.

    

Bake Sale  

PRO-LIFE ACTION MINISTRIES

BAKE SALE   

Let the talented bakers from St. Michael take care of all your baked good needs for Thanksgiving. On the weekend of November 17/18, tables in the Narthex will be filled to the brim with pies, cookies, cakes, breads of all kinds, desserts, bars and puppy chow.  

 

The bake sale begins after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on November 17 and ends after the 10:30a.m., Mass on November 18th.  All the money will be given to Pro-Life Action Ministries - an organization that is on the front-lines in the right to life movement.  If you are one of the wonderful bakers from St. Michael and would like to donate something from your kitchen, please contact Renee Laughery for more information at [email protected].  Hope to see you there!

       

TURKEY BINGO

Join us for the annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday 

November 18th, in the Archangels Hall, from 
Turkey
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. You  could win your Thanksgiving turkey!  40 birds will be handed out, plus two BIG birds, and cash prizes.  The cost is just $3.00 per card for the entire evening.  Coffee, Juice, and cookies will also be served. This is a fun event for the entire family! The proceeds will go to families in need in our community this holiday season.

 

   

THANKSGIVING 

The Parish OCornucopiaffice will be closed on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23. On Thanksgiving  Day we will be celebrating one Mass at  9:00 a.m. in the main Church. As in past years, people are invited to bring the wine and bread (or rolls) that will be used at their family Thanksgiving meals. These will be blessed during Mass. As they are used when you give thanks around your table at home, they will act as a link to the altar, where we have given thanks to God in the Eucharist. There will not be a Mass or Communion Service on Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving.  

 

PARISH CALENDARS

November-December 2012 Calendar/Program Guide, please open the following link: November-December 2012

 

Parish Major Events Calendar through  June 30, 2013, please open the following link: Events Calendar 2012-2013     

 

 

 

 

 "Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful." (James 5:16)

 

Sincerely,


Fr. Tom Sieg, Pastor 

Church of St. Michael 
  Questions or comments regarding this newsletter? Email us at [email protected] or call 952-447-2491.

 

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