Pastoral Care
Through pastoral care, we answer God's call to serve all those in need with love and compassion. St. Michael's pastoral care programs are coordinated by Leann Kaufenberg, pastoral minister, and made possible by the dedication of many volunteers in our parish family. To learn more about pastoral outreach at the Church of St. Michael, please e-mail Leann at lkaufenberg@costm.org.
BeFrienders
Pastoral Care to the Bereaved: Please call us if you are in need of someone to talk to, someone to help you through this journey of grief. Our priests, deacons, pastoral ministers and trained BeFrienders are here and ready to help you. There are also many resources we can share with you: scripture readings, support groups, books on dying and grief. Please call Leann Kaufenberg, Director of Pastoral Ministry, at 379-1266 or Ann Newlander, Pastoral Minister, 439-1270.
Are you Hard of Hearing? We have assistive hearing devices available in the Sacristy for use during Mass. Stop into the Sacristy and you can pick up a hearing device and earphone. Please return the device after Mass so that it can be recharged.Meal Program
Meal Program: an Outreach of the Parish, coordinates the provision of meals to parish families experiencing a life crisis such as an illness or accident, the loss of a loved one, or other situation. Receiving a meal several times a week can alleviate some of the stress that these families are facing. If you know of a parishioner or parish family in need of such help, please contact Wendy Habib via email at wendyhabib@yahoo.com or by phone at 430-1518. She will create a Volunteer Meal Sign Up on the CareCalendar.org website. Wendy receives a calendar id and security code that allows the food donor to access the family’s calendar on the CareCalendar website. Pick up an instruction list from the ramp bulletin board. Call the parish office or Wendy to get the codes. Anyone can offer to make a meal for the family. Meals are being started for Mike and Yvette Heintz, whose house burned to the ground last week. Thanks to all people who have participated in this ministry. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Wendy Habib, 430-1518 or Leann Kaufenberg, 379-1266.Sacramental Minstry
Clergy visit homebound parishioners on the first Friday of every month. St. Michael's clergy partner with other Christian clergy to offer non-denominational services on Sunday afternoons at local elder care facilities. Catholic clergy also offer Mass once a month at each facility.
Respect Life Committee
Members coordinate the Spiritual Adoption of the Unborn to educate the parish about pro-life issues and encourage prayers for unborn children at risk of abortion.
Young at Heart
Seniors from the parish community gather for prayer, social activities, retreats and educational programs.
Helping Hand Emergency Fund
is an outreach program intended to provide assistance to our parishioners who are experiencing financial hardship. Special collections at the Masses on Thanksgiving, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Thursday provide money for this fund. The money can be used in the form of a grant or a loan. There is a cap to the amount of money an individual will receive. Each situation is considered based on the need. Requests for assistance may be used for rent or mortgage assistance, purchase of medications, payment toward outstanding bills such as electricity, phone etc. If you have a need you would like to discuss in confidence, please call Leann Kaufenberg, Pastoral Minister, at 651-379-1266.
St. Michael's Food Shelf
Parish family donates food and money to serve families in need year round.
Hospitality Committee
Members help connect the parish community through Registration Sundays, Donut Sundays, congratulatory cards to the newly baptized, annual parish picnic and occasional adult social activities such as caroling, potlucks or theater outings.
Community Outreach Board
Located near the east entrance to the Social Hall, the Community Outreach Board connects parishioners who wish to volunteer their time or resources to fellow parishioners in need. Postings are divided into four areas: requests for assistance, freebies, employment needed and employment opportunities.
Surviving in These Tough Economic Times: A display has been set up in the parish library of resource materials on finding a job, budgeting and bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention and food programs to help stretch your food dollar. The library is open during office hours and after weekend Masses.
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