Grief Is A Universal Experience By Carol Finke It has been said that when we lose a parent, we lose our past. When we lose a spouse, we lose our present. And when we lose a child, we lose a future. The time immediately following the death of a loved one to several weeks, months or even years has proven to be one of the most difficult to cope with in one's lifetime. One is suddenly faced with how to manage this long, difficult, painful process of finding and developing life beyond loss. Whenever one is faced with loss, they experience grief. The Healing Hearts Ministry is a grief 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 Healing Hearts Ministry support group meets monthly. The meetings are held at the Church of St. Michael Catholic Church oin 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 website to view any possible changes in monthly meetings. Website Link: Healing Hearts Ministry |
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 PARISH COUNCIL CORNER
This year, one of the Parish Council goals was to learn more about our Parish ministries. We wanted to better understand their important role in our Church; and become more aware of who is being served, and how the ministries function and communicate with each other, with parishioners, and with the parish office. In order to facilitate this task, we enlisted the help of ministry leadership and Parish office staff; asking them to complete a brief questionnaire. I'm pleased to report, all of the ministries have now responded and this part of the task is now complete.
The Parish Council is extremely grateful and wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of the those representing their ministry, for their time and effort to provide us with information about the important work they do. This has been a journey of discovery revealing the great passion and heart of the volunteers within the Church of St. Michael.
Moving forward, the Parish Council will prayerfully study the ministry responses to learn how we might strengthen our parish, better support our precious volunteers, and ask the Holy Spirit to light the "flame of service" in those of all ages, who have yet to experience the full extent of God's plan for them.
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CALENDAR
FATHER JACK VISIT
Plan to attend Saturday or Sunday Masses May 18thand May 19. Father Jack will be presiding at all
Masses. Father Jack will be around after Mass for coffee and donuts. There will not be a Benefit Dinner at St Michael's. Plan to attend the Minnesota Gala.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS
(18-29 YEARS-OLDS)
When: Sunday, May 19th immediately
followng the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Where: Parish Office, Notre Dame II Room
Co-sponsored by the Parish Council and Adult Faith Formation.
Please open the following link for all the details:
Questions contact Colleen Thoresen at:
CONFIRMATON FOR OUR YOUTH
Confirmation for our youth has been rescheduled to the Church of St. Michael on Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 p.m. Bishop Lee Piche will be the presider. Attention all Candidates and Sponsors: Please arrive at the Church by 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Candidates please pick up your name tags, packt and be seated in the reserved sections in the Church. Open seating for parents, guests and friends.
MINNESOTA GALA FOR OUR LADY OF PERPEPETUAL HELP
A Minnesota Gala for Father Jack and Sister Peggy will be Thursday September 19th. A decision was made to combine all the Minnesota Sister Parish dinners to one larger event. We have the date and are still looking for a centrally located facility. Please save the date then look for any updates in the bulletin or website.
PARISH MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR
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