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Did you know that we have 126 youth celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist in
May 2013?
Please remember them in your prayers.
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St. Perpetua & Felicity
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Greetings! During the seasons of Lent and Easter we profess our faith using the very ancient "Apostles' Creed." The Apostles' Creed is the creed that has been used with the Sacrament of Baptism for many centuries. Lent is a time when we prepare to recommit ourselves to our Baptismal Faith and to our Baptismal promises and during Easter we celebrate that recommitment. The use of the Apostles' Creed during Mass is not only allowed, but it is especially appropriate during this time of year. However, I have often been questioned by people who do not understand the phrase in the creed that professes that Jesus "descended into hell." For many people, that phrase makes no sense, at all. I would, therefore, like to try to clarify what that phrase is really all about. Over the centuries, words like "hell" and "hades" and "gehenna" have been used in different ways with slightly different meanings. In the Apostles' Creed the word "hell" does not mean "the place of the damned." It simply means the dwelling place of the dead. If we believe that the resurrection of Jesus conquered the power of sin and death, then the question may arise: what happened to people who died before the resurrection of Jesus? How are we to understand the situation of great people of faith, like Abraham and David and Jeremiah, after they died? How could the righteous, who died before the resurrection of Jesus, ever hope to enter into the Kingdom of God?
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LENTEN EVENINGS
OF RENEWAL
MARCH 17-19TH
Lent has a funny way of slipping by year after year. Although the typical Lenten sacrifices - no meat on Fridays, fasting on Ash Wednesday, giving up chocolate/soda/etc. - are unusual compared to our typical rhythm of life, Lent can start to become familiar and predictable each year.
When Lent starts to become predictable and easy, it's likely that we're missing the point - that Lent is the time of the year when we are most able to discover God, who is standing right behind us and just waiting for us to turn around!
This Lent, you have a unique chance to do something different and powerful. You have the chance to Discover God - right here, right now! Join the Church of St. Michael for three amazing and challenging nights of food, faith and fun to help you on your Lenten journey.
 Our Lenten Evenings of Renewal will be led by Father Geoff Rose, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales from central Michigan. He is a nationally renowned presenter and presider, and he has what it takes to give you a new and fresh vision of Lent and your own faith experience!
These Evenings of Renewal will take place on March 17, 18 and 19 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake. A simple supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. each night.
For more information, visit the Parish website at:
www.stmichael-pl.org or call the Faith Formation staff at 952-447-2491. You can also check out a promo video by searching for: "Lenten Evenings of Renewal Promo Video" on you tube. |
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PARISH COUNCIL CORNER
By Jim Anderson
The Lenten season is a great time for us to do some deep spiritual reflection. Only three more Sunday's left until Palm Sunday where we will celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday begins the Holy Week and leads us to Last Supper and the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a time of reflection, reconciliation, and renewal. This is why we would like to invite you to attend the Lenten Evenings of renewal taking place March 17th, 18th, & 19th with Fr. Geoff Rose. Fr. Rose is a dynamic speaker whose common sense approach and clarity of instruction will draw you in and keep you coming.
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UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
MARCH 8TH AT 1:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
Living Stations by St. Michael
8th Grade Students:
Please join us for Living Stations on Friday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Each year, St. Michael 8th Grade Students provide a wonderful Lenten experience; Living Stations. Attendees ALWAYS remark about the exceptional talent of our students to portray the Stations of the Cross in such a reverent manner. PLEASE attend. We promise you will find the occasion a perfect Lenten experience.
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
STORY LABORATORY BOOK FAIR Please open the link below to learn about the Book Fair at St. Michael Catholic School from March 11th -March 19th. The Book Fair on Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10 will include supporting our Sister Parish by making a donation or purchasing a book to be donated to our Sister Parish libraries in Peru. Books will be available after all Masses the weekend of March 9th and 10th: SMCS Story Laboratory Book Fair
SUNDAY LIFETIME PRESENTATIONS
March 10th at 9:45 a.m.-10:25 a.m.,in the Archangels Hall join us for a video and discussion on St. Patrick, sponsored by Adult Faith Formation. March 17th Catholic Heart WorkCamp is hosting a pancake breakfast provided by the Knights of Columbus. Come for breakfast and/or to meet Fr. Geoff Rose. (No LIFEtime on March 24th or March 31st due to Palm Sunday and Easter.)
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP AT
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. "WELCOME" to all families bringing their Kindergarten Prep and Kindergarten students to St. Michael Catholic School.
LENTEN FISH FRY
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Friday, March 15ht at 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
in Archangels Hall..
Join us for our last Lenten Fish Fry for Lent this year.
Dinner includes:
Lightly breaded Alaskan Pollock, Baked Fish, salad, macaroni and cheese, potato wedges, coleslaw, green beans, 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
For more information, contact Cheryl Dymit at 952-440-6927.
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Extended Reconciliation times beginning at 3:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. on March 9th, March 16th &
March 26 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ,in the Reconciliation Room and Library.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE
Mass Times: Saturday, March 23rd: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 24th: 8:30 am. and 10:30 a.m.
Holy Thursday: March 28 Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:00 p.m. Good Friday: March 29th Stations of the Cross: 3:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord Liturgy: 7:00 p.m.  Easter Vigil: March 30: 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday: March 31: 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 
www.springfestonline.org SPRINGFEST FAVORITES FOR 2013
* Steve Millar & Diamondhead * Vern Schultz, Dick Cates and the High Hat Band * DJ & Karaoke * Bake Sale * Bingo *Crafters Market * Food, Beer & Beverages * Italian Dinner * Kids Tent * Teen Activities * 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments * Silent Auction * Raffles * 5K Fun Run * Ho Ho Eating Contest * Knights of Columbus Breakfast and Much More!Please see our website at: www.springfestonline.org to volunteer, become a Crafters Market vendor, items needed for the Family Sales, and if your business wishes to advertise. We need your help to make our annual SpringFest a big success! PARISH MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR Please see the following link for major events for our parish: Events Calendar 2013 |
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"Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" (I Corinthians 15:55) Sincerely,
Fr. Tom Sieg, Pastor
Church of St. Michael |
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