Protecting God's Children
For all our volunteers who have not already taken this course, we will be offering opportunities in the near future. To schedule the course at another parish or on line visit www.virtus.org Please contact Kim Silk at 978-686-4050 if you have questions.
Monday mornings 9 am - 11 am
July 11-August 29
The Betrothed is an Italian historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, first published in 1827, in three volumes, and significantly revised and rewritten until the definitive version published between 1840 and 1842. It has been called the most famous and widely read novel in the Italian language. Set in Lombardy in 1628, during the years of Spanish rule, the novel is also noted for its extraordinary description of the plague that struck Milan around 1630.
The novel deals with a variety of themes, from the illusory nature of political power to the inherent injustice of any legal system, from the cowardly, hypocritical nature of one prelate (the parish priest don Abbondio) and the heroic sainthood of other priests (the friar Padre Cristoforo, the Cardinal St. Charles Borromeo) to the unwavering strength of love (the relationship between Renzo and Lucia, and their struggle to finally meet again and be married.) The novel is renowned for offering keen insights into the meanderings of the human mind.
In May 2015, at a weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis asked engaged couples to read the novel for edification before marriage. Nonetheless, it is edifying for all who read it, a great scholastic work that reveals our ordeal in the 21st century COVID pandemic being in many ways similar to that of our ancestors, victims of the Bubonic Plague of 1630!
If you wish to join us please sign up at the Pastoral Center Reception Desk. The group will be facilitated by Pat McCarron and the book may be purchased online from Amazon, new or used, ranging in price from $4.51 to $20.00.
First Saturday Devotion
Join us in praying the Rosary in the main church immediately following the Saturday 8 am Mass,
Children's Liturgy of the Word
On the first Sunday of the month, during the 10 am Family Mass, kids in grades 5 and younger (as well as their parents) are invited to take part in an engaging celebration of God's Word that will help them connect with that Sunday's Gospel message.
Due to the size of the Day Chapel we ask that anyone over the age of five to please wear a mask during the CLW. Thanks!
Our Director of Music, Jennifer Wells, welcomes all those who love to sing to join in the fun of giving praise to God in song.
Children's Choir
Practice: Tuesday, 3:45 to 4:45pm
Sings at the Sunday 10am Family Mass
Adult Choir
Practice: Tuesday at 7pm
Sings at the Sunday Noon Mass
Please note: Due to the current spread of COVID-19, we ask choir members (adult and children) to please wear a mask when singing in the choir. Thanks for you understanding!
Would you like to connect with your faith and with others?
Many of our parish's Connections groups are gathering via Zoom. Take part in a welcoming virtual small group to reflect, become more aware, and discuss how God is present in your life. email information@saintmichael.com to request information about how to take part in one of the weekly groups listed below:
Bread & Roses is a soup kitchen in Lawrence and has adapted during the pandemic by offering bag lunches to people who drop by. Since 1995 (until the pandemic) the St. Michael Bread & Roses Ministry has been providing a meal there on the second Saturday of the month and B & R is now ready for us to start donating bag lunch items. Our dedicated volunteers receive a monthly reminder listing items to be dropped off at the church kitchen. Volunteer drivers pick up the food and deliver it to B & R by noon. The B & R staff will prepare the sandwiches for that evening. Please become a part of this wonderful community outreach ministry and help Bread & Roses “ease the hunger of people in our community”.
For more information, please contact Diane Lafond at 978-687-7098 or diane.lafond@verizon.net.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has started back up!
We meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 10:00am in the Pastoral Center.
If you have any questions please call 978-686-4050.
Caregiver Support Group First Thursday of the Month 1-2 pm Parish Center Cana room Are you caring for someone who is going through an illness, whether temporary or chronic? Are you caring for someone who has memory loss or a disability? Are you responsible for an elderly parent, relative, or friend? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, consider joining us
For more information, please contact Trisha at 978-686-4050
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You can watch our numerous Weekly Witness videos on our YouTube Channel. We are blessed to have so many faithfilled parishioners who share their lives each week.
Playlists
RESOURCE for PARISH BOOK: I Heard God Laugh
Even if you were not able to join one of our discussion groups for I Heard God Laugh, you can still dive deeper into reflection on this wonderful resource by using the Study Guide created by Matthew Kelly.
Reach Out: Make a daily commitment to call someone who is isolated during this outbreak just to say hello and offer words of support and encouragement.
How to Pray the Rosary
Pray the Rosary daily or weekly for protection from COVID-19, for those suffering economic hardship caused by the virus, victims of the virus and their families, for health care workers, for those working on treatments for the virus.
Need a break? You can take a 3 minute spirtual getaway each day with the 3 minute retreat from Loyola Press
by clicking HERE.