UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS
SUNDAY LIFETIME - 9:40-10:25 a.m.
February 10th - Family Valentine and Lenten Projects - Come and make decorations for Keystone Communities, cards for members of the military and college students and kick-off Lent early with some Lenten projects to take home. This fun morning is sponsored by Families in Action.
February 17th - Do you want to learn how to BOW? Deacon Dick will be leading the discussion so it should be fun, and it just might help you get more out of your mass experience each week. No kidding! Come and See!
February 24th - A Man for All Seasons, come and view a short DVD on the life of Thomas Moore and discuss how it is an apt title for him. This morning is sponsored by our Adult Faith Formation Committee.
March 3rd - Come and join us this morning for fellowship and discussion of Matthew Kelly's CD "Becoming the best version of yourself" sponsored by the Parish Council.
March 10th - Everyone can be a little "Irish" this morning as we learn about St. Patrick, who was captured in his native Britain and how he brought Christianity to the country that enslaved him. Wearing of the green is optional this morning!
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION
FEBRUARY 12TH
As a member of the Discipleship Committee I was so excited last year with the success of our Fat Tuesday/Volunteer Appreciation event. I was very happy that we had over 200 parishioners gathered in one place to celebrate volunteerism at St. Michael and have the opportunity to experience true fellowship with each other.
I give credit to the Adult Faith Formation committee who originally had the vision to develop this tradition in our Parish. The concept of bringing the parish together to celebrate volunteerism, experience fellowship and to contemplate on the upcoming Lenten season is a perfect mix of purpose to continue and grow this celebration!
Plan on joining us at 6:00 p.m. on
February 12th in Archangels Hall to  celebrate "Volunteerism at St. Michael", and Fat Tuesday.
Once again food, beverage and fun will be provided free to all in attendance. The purpose of this event is to honor the volunteers at St. Michael with acknowledgement of all that they have done for the Church over the last year, with dinner and a small gift. We will provide Lenten Resources for all to enhance the spiritual journey this Lent. The event is open to all parishioners of any age and crafts for the children will be provided.
- Joe Meurer and the Discipleship Committee
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
February 13th - Church 8:00 a.m. Mass and Ashes
1:00 p.m. St. Michael Catholic School Word and Ashes
7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Service and Ashes
LENTEN FISH FRY RETURNS
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Friday, February 15th at 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
in Archangels Hall..
Dinner includes: Lightly breaded Alaskan Pollock, macaroni and cheese, potato wedges, coleslaw, green beands, salad, homemade rolls, coffee milk and dessert.
Dine In or Take Out!
$10 for adults, $9 for seniors
Children ages 5-13 pay only $6
Children under 4 Eat Free
LOVE TO BAKE? Bring a home baked dessert to share and you will receive $1.00 off a meal. Drop off a dessert i.e. cookies, bars, cakes, etc. between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m, in Archangels Hall on February 15th... or bring it in when you dine in. You will receive your coupon when you drop off your dessert.
For more information, contact Cheryl Dymit at 952-440-6927
Future Lenten Fish Fry Dates: March 1st & March 15th
BECOMING A WOMAN OF HOPE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Noon
9:00 A.M. TO 12 NOON
Cost $15/person or $10 for Seniors
Join us for the Women's Lenten Morning of Reflection led by Nancy Jo Sullivan. She is an inspirational author and speaker. Her latest book, Small Mercies was recently released by Loyola Press. Come hear Nancy Jo share some practicial ways that we can harness the power of hope in our own lives. There will also be the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LENTEN RETREAT
FEBRUARY 23RD
On Saturday, February 23rd the Church of St. Michael is hosting a one-day Lenten Retreat! Experience a day of reflection, prayer, and three parishioner faith-stories focused on the Lenten Gospels. Please join us! 9:00 a.m. through the 5:00 p.m. Mass, (Invite your families to join you at Mass). Register online by opening the following link:Lenten Retreat 2013
 STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7:00 p.m.,in the Church during Lent.
SISTER PARISH EDUCATION CAMPAIGN NEEDS OUR HELP
Please open the following link to learn how you can help and donate to the education campaign:
SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 26-27 2013
APRIL 28, 2013 - KC BREAKFAST
Save the Date and plan to attend the Church of St. Michael SpringFest 2013 which returns to last weekend in April, and will be held on April 26th to 28th. SpringFest favorites for 2013 will include Steve Millar & Diamondhead, Family Sale, Crafter's Corner, Italian Dinner, Silent Auction, Raffle, 5K Fun Run, Kids Tent, Teen Activities, Beer & Food and the Knights of Columbus Breakfast and much more!
Please contact Lauren Peters at 612-751-9620 or lauren.peters@mchsi.com, if you or your business wishes to donate funds to support SpringFest 2013, or contact Shauna Ziemkowski at 952-233-5731 for the Family Sale and Twila Forseide at 952-447-4264 for the Crafter's Corner.
Website: www.springfestonline.org
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/springfest.saintmpl
PARISH MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR Please see the following link for major events for our parish:
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