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This year, Saint Michael Parish will not be hosting weekly Fish Dinners. For the past few years, we have been monitoring the attendance of diners, number of volunteers (for all roles), and the cost factor compared to the net profit. Each year, the attendance has been less than the year before, while volunteers for some jobs are good, certain key positions are hard to fill, and the costs continue to rise, including the increased utilities of the building during that time. While we had already decided not to continue this year, we then discovered that the cost of a case of fish has increased greatly. This has prompted others not to continue this year, and the rest are faced with increasing prices. We will, however, be holding a Palm Sunday Pasta Dinner on Sunday, March 29 from 12:30 – 3:00pm in the FLC. More information is on the Lenten card being mailed out and will appear in the bulletin. A heart-felt thanks to everyone who volunteered and supported the Fish Dinners over the past years. Please plan to join us for the Pasta Dinner and all other events throughout the year.
PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
That we may prepare for the coming of Ash Wednesday, we are asking that you bring your palms from last year’s Palm Sunday celebration to Mass next weekend and place them in the bins by the entrances. Thank you.
GARDEN GUILD
Saint Michael Garden Guild will meet on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall for their business meeting. Afterwards, Barbara Spencer will present a talk on the history of Mardi gras. Mardi Gras dessert refreshments will be served. Guests are always welcome.
2025 TAX STATEMENTS
We are in the process of posting the final contributions for 2025, including the many offertory gifts received for Christmas. As such, 2025 tax statements will be available beginning Wednesday, January 28th. To obtain a statement, please call the office and it will be ready in two days (beginning on the 28th). Statements will not be done while you wait.
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
If you know of someone who may have recently had surgery or is homebound and unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Parish Office at 330-533-6839.
Ongoing Events
MONTHLY WEEKEND SOCIAL HOUR - second weekend of the month. We will have wine and cheese after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday and Coffee and Donuts between the 9:00 and 11:30am Masses on Sunday.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
A group gathers in the pews near the Holy Family Statues for an oral recitation of the rosary the 1st Saturday of the month at 3:15pm. Please call Mary Ann Camardo (330-286-3432) for more information.
Please join us on Tuesday mornings (unless there is a funeral) at 11:00am in the church to say the Patriotic Rosary. For more information call Kate Pavlich (330-533-2432).
FITNESS FUN is a safe one-hour total body exercise workout, which includes a warm-up, weight training, body conditioning and toning exercises, both standing and on the floor, low impact aerobics, and a cool down. All exercises are choreographed to Christian and popular music of the present and the past. The class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 10:00am in the lower level of the Parish Hall. Interested persons may join anytime.
Please wear comfortable clothes, proper shoes, and bring a mat for floor work.
OPEN GYM FOR WALKING
The Family Life Center Gymnasium is now open four days a week: Monday through Thursday, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Parishioners are invited to come and walk for healthy exercise and companionship. Walkers are requested to stop in the open meeting room across from the restrooms to store their coats and change from outdoor boots and shoes to indoor athletic or walking shoes—required to protect the FLC floor. Now there is no need to go to the mall to exercise. This is a great opportunity right here at home to walk your way to a healthy lifestyle. Please enter through the side door.
SCHEDULING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
If you would like to schedule a meeting or event for any of our parish organizations, or schedule a rental anywhere in the Parish Hall, or Family Life Center, please contact Facilities Manager Audrey Geskey at 330-533-3181 or email: ageskey@saintmichaelparish.net