The flower calendar can be found in the window to the church office. Altar flowers are a special way to honor loved ones on special occasions or to be a memorial. Suggested donation is $30.
The Altar Flowers for Sunday, July 27th, are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving and honor of Pat Evans and her life and ministry at St. Michael’s
The ECW has decided to take on the project of sending packages to US soldiers in Iraq. A parishioner, Sean Eslinger, and Vicki Griesinger’s brother, are both serving at this time. We are looking for donations from the parish. Desirable items include: candy, cookies, crackers, protein bars, trail mixes, nuts, used books, CDs and DVDs, toiletries (deodorant, razors, toothbrushes/toothpaste, foot powder, etc). There is a clear container under the ECW bulletin board in the hallway to place the items. Please join us in expressing appreciation to our troops! If you have questions, please contact Vicki Griesinger or the parish office.
Our Church Office Manager, Carrie Watson, is being married August 2nd at 3:00 p.m. in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 10345 Montgomery Road in Cincinnatti, Ohio. The Congregation is cordially invited to attend; directions are available in the parish office. Carrie will be out of the office until the 18th, however the office will remain open during its normal hours. (Many thanks to Pat Evans and the volunteers!)
The Nursery Committee will meet in the nursery from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 3rd. If you have concerns or questions about our nursery, please feel free to attend or contact Patty Webb or call the parish office.
Christianity has survived the modern era despite the rise of science and secular culture. Now many say that America has moved into a postmodern era, which presents a new set of challenges to Christianity. The Sunday evening book study group will explore those challenges, while discussing the book Postmodernism 101: A First Course for the Curious Christian by Heath White. If you are curious, please join us Sunday evening, May 11th, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the EFM room. We will focus on topics of interest to most Christians. Contact Clint Collins or the parish office.
Saint Michael’s is now officially a Waste Buster Church! We are making a difference! If you would like to know how we have earned this title, please contact Beate Popkin or the church office.
Anyone currently involved in or interested in becoming involved in any Pastoral Care ministry is invited to attend a Pastoral Care meeting on Wednesday, August 13th in the Parish Hall. The gathering will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a potluck sandwich/salad supper at 6:30 as well as a discussion on “Pastoral Care for Pastoral Care Givers” facilitated by Rev. John Dews. Members of the St. Raphael’s Pastoral Care Team will join us. Pastoral Care Ministries include Prayer Partners, New Family Ministry, writing notes to parishioners, Share-a-Ride, Hospital visitation, Healing Team, and Eucharistic Ministry. For more information, contact Nancy Pickens or the parish office.
Come to a Cathedral Domain summer camp! Mini-camp (attendees of 1st & 2nd grades) to Senior Conference (grades 9-12) and Everything in between, there’s a camp for you.
We have the minimum adults signed up for our Parish Weekend at the Cathedral Domain for August 15–17, 2008. Now we need a commitment (paid) from a few of you in order to reserve our spot. Please let us know if you’d like to help resurrect this long-time summer tradition at St. Michael’s and connect with our parish family in a fabulous setting. Sign up in the Narthex, or contact Rene Leaver or Lynne Evans.
Thank you to all who have pledged and thank you for your continued gifts in support of your pledge. If you travel this summer, please make arrangements to sustain the ongoing ministries of your church.
If you are new or returning to St. Michael's, or just have not pledged your support this year, please remember: it's never too late to pledge!!!Print a 2008 pledge card: Complete and sign it! Place it into a collection bag or mail it to the parish office.
EFM will have openings for new students in the fall. EFM meets weekly at St. Michael’s during the fall and spring semesters. EFM trains lay people in Old Testament and New Testament scripture, church history and theology. The course takes 4 years to complete. For more information or to sign up, contact Lynn Posze or the parish office.
Please TURN OFF cell phones and pagers during worship services unless it is vitally important to leave them on vibrate. These devices interfere with our sound system, even when on vibrate mode.
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Faith in Action – Elder Outreach is an extraordinary program that helps older adults remain in their homes by connecting them with volunteers. Volunteers help older adults with non-medical activities such as transportation, friendly visits, or running errands. Volunteers give as much time as they would like and set their own schedule. Orientation in the Lexington area will be offered: Monday July 7th, 6-7 pm at the Tates Creek Library at 3628 Walden Drive.
Race for the Cure- A golf tournament for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will take place at the Picadome Park course on August 23rd. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. Women’s teams or 2 men and 2 women teams accepted. Applications can be found in the Narthex. For questions concerning this event, please contact Gail Carpenter or the parish office.
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Daughters of the King will have their monthly meeting Sunday, July 27th at 11:45 a.m. in the Chapter Room.
by Heath White. If you are curious, please join us Sunday evening, May 11th, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the EFM room. We will focus on topics of interest to most Christians. Contact Clint Collins or the parish office.
A golf tournament for the 
