Church of Saint Michael

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Refurbishing of Statue “Mary”

Published October 3, 2018

Refurbishing of Mary

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Published August 23, 2018

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be offered at St. Michael’s Church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 am beginning September 11, 2018.   This Montessori-based program allows even the youngest child to work in an environment that fits their potential, while they come to know God and fall in love with Him. Children are capable of understanding the great mysteries of our faith and become active members of the Church.

Children in the Level 1 (ages 3-6) program spend time enjoying and nurturing a relationship with the Good Shepherd. The children are deeply affected by the boundless love of the shepherd for His sheep as described in the Scriptures. They learn that He knows His sheep, calls them by name, searches for a lost sheep, and celebrates the found sheep. Materials and presentations on the life of Christ and His teachings help to make the great mystery of who God is more understandable for the child. Through geography, the words of the prophets, and infancy narratives, Jesus is established as a real person. The Paschal narratives are treated similarly, using model cities of Jerusalem, empty tombs, and cenacles for the Last Supper. Selected parables further the child’s wonder and curiosity about the great mystery of the Kingdom of God. Children become familiar with the articles of the Eucharist and Baptism by arranging them in their own atrium on miniature altars and fonts. The children also become acquainted with the gestures of our liturgy and their meaning of the Paschal Mystery: Christ has died, Christ has risen and Christ will come again. A prayer corner located in each atrium reflects the liturgical time of year by means of appropriate colors, prayer, songs, artwork and readings.

We believe in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. We believe it is an excellent method for the formation and education of our children. It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an “atrium” a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials that they use.  We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another particularly before the age of six and that the growth of this relationship should be guided by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child.  Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship.

Cost of the program is $25.00.  Registration forms and schedule are available in the parish office.

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please give us a call at 320-251-6923.

Family Holy Hour

Published May 31, 2018

St. Joseph and St. Michael
Family Holy Hour
Wednesday Nights
Location:  St. Michael’s Church

Remember Jesus is ever patient with us, if we could only be patient with him.
He is waiting for you!

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Senior “500” Card Day

Published April 5, 2018

Join us for another great year of playing  “500” card game on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 am in the St. Michael’s Gathering Space.  We always could use more card players and all members or friends of St. Michael and St. Joseph parishes are welcome to enjoy a little fun with some wonderful people.  We look forward to seeing you there.

List of dates of when we will be meeting:

October 1, 2018

November 5, 2018

December 3, 2018

January 7, 2019

February 4, 2019

March 4, 2019

April 1, 2019

May 6, 2019

June 3, 2019

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

 

 

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Published February 27, 2018

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Our Mission Statement

We, the people of the Church of Saint Michael, are called to love and serve the Lord in our daily lives. In response to this call, it is the mission of our parish to provide opportunities for members … More...

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Refurbishing of Statue “Mary”

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Family Holy Hour

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Refurbishing of Statue “Mary”

October 3, 2018

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

August 23, 2018

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be offered at St. Michael's Church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 am beginning September 11, 2018.   This … [Read More...]

Family Holy Hour

Family Holy Hour

May 31, 2018

St. Joseph and St. Michael Family Holy Hour Wednesday Nights Location:  St. Michael's Church Remember Jesus is ever patient with us, if we could … [Read More...]

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Upcoming Events

  • Rosary December 17, 2019 at 7:30 am – 8:00 am
  • Mass December 17, 2019 at 8:00 am – 8:30 am St. Michael's Church, 1036 Co Rd 4, St Cloud, MN 56303, USA
  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament December 17, 2019 at 8:30 am – 2:30 pm St. Michael's Church, 1036 Co Rd 4, St Cloud, MN 56303, USA Adoration from 8:30am-2:30 pm
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320-251-6923
320-230-6095 (Rectory)

Parish Office Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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St. Michael's Church
1036 County Road 4
St. Cloud, MN 56303

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