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Stewardship: Annual Campaign for 2025
Our Annual Campaign for St. Michael’s is now live. The Stewardship Chair and Rector's letter is linked below. You can pick up a copy of the letter and pledge card on Sunday, and talk with a member of the Stewardship Committee in the narthex/entryway. All pledges turned in before November 3 will be blessed that Sunday as we celebrate our Ingathering.
Financial transparency is important in the life of our parish. On Sunday September 22nd at 10:15am, we will hold a special forum on the financial life of the parish. You can also see graphs showing our pledging, budget, and actual expenses so far for 2024.
Thursday Mornings
at St. Michael's
Join us for two opportunities for prayer and community. We have a weekly Thursday morning Eucharist at 9:30am, followed by Contemplative Prayer at 10:30am. You are welcome to attend either service or both. Between Eucharist and Contemplative, join us for a cup of coffee in the parish office. All are welcome.
October 6:
St. Francis Day Pet Blessings
Invite your pet-loving friends to our St. Francis Day Celebration! On October 6th, bring your animals (or stuffed animals!) to the 11:15am service to receive a special blessing. You can also come by at about 12:15am to just receive a blessing on the patio. All animals should be in appropriate leashes/carriers and safe for other humans and animals. If your animal is not easily transported, you are welcome to bring a photo. All are welcome.
October 10:
The Classics Senior Ministry October Meeting
The Classics” will meet on Thursday, October 10 at 2:00 pm in the Pavilion where Father Mike will speak with time for “Q&A”. This will also be a farewell party for long-time parishioners, Judy & Bruce Thesenga. Please come say good-bye and good luck! Please bring your favorite appetizer and/or dessert for everyone to enjoy. Thank you!
October 19 & 20:
Justice & Stewardship with Miguel Escobar
Miguel is the author of “the Unjust Steward.” He will present Saturday evening at 5:30pm for a potluck gathering, and will be our preacher Sunday morning. If you are wondering how your practice of generosity can connect to your faith and work for justice, plan to join us.
October 27:
LGBTQ+ Ministry gathering
The LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande will meet Sunday, October 27 from 4-6pm at the home of Tim Backes in Corrales. This social gathering will conclude with a service of Compline at 5:30. An entrée will be provided. If your last name begins with A-L, bring an appetizer; M-Z bring a dessert. An RSVP is not required but please email LGBTdrg@gmail.com to let them know for a more accurate food count. The address is 42 Sego Lane (northeast corner of Corrales Road and Sego Lane).
LAS FAMILIAS
Immigration
Ministry
There is a meditation on the wall of one of the Annunciation House shelters that we visited yesterday. "Hermanos, a combination of "her" and "manos" or hands. It reminds us that we are all brother and sisters, and many hands work together to help the 210 Asylum Seeking families that the shelter network receives each day.
Through your manos, this Wednesday we were able to supply the El Paso shelters with 471 items of children's clothing, 130 new bras, and for adults and children, new: 930 pr. socks, 68 pr. briefs, 126 pr. shoes and 330 toiletry items and more.
We are grateful for your open-handed generosity.
JUSTICE AND STEWARDSHIP WITH MIGUEL ESCOBAR
Miguel is the author of “the Unjust Steward.” He will present Saturday evening October 19 at 5:30pm for a potluck gathering, and will be our preacher Sunday morning October 20. If you are wondering how your practice of generosity can connect to your faith and work for justice, plan to join us.