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St. Michael's Parish


 

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Council of Catholic Women

Red Rose

Purpose:  To enhance the spiritual and prayer life of women.  Social and spiritual activities:  Mother-Daughter Banquet, Annual Ecumenical Christmas Party, Women's Annual Retreat.
Meeting:  Meetings are held the first Monday of the month in October, November, April and May
Needs:  More active members and volunteers.  New ideas.
Primary Contact: Kathy Nowak
Phone:  (231) 972- 2521
Bereavement and Hospitality

Pink Bouquet

Purpose:  Set up the visitation times and funerals at church and assist the family in their needs.
Meeting:  As needed.
Needs:  People who could work afternoon visitations.
Primary Contact: Ardath Stadtfeld
Phone:  (989) 967-3415
Funeral Dinners

Purpose:  This committee provides the side dishes and drinks as well s the workers for a luncheon following funerals as a parish demonstration of support and comfort to the grieving family.                                                                                               Needs:  People to help prepare side dishes and serve meals.                      Primary Contact:  Mary Klebba                                                                Phone:  (231) 972-5208

Knights of Columbus

Dad & Kids

Purpose:  Catholic men's organization committed to the work of the Church, with an emphasis on vocations to the religious life.
Meeting:  First Tuesday of each month
Needs:  New members welcome!
Primary Contact: Phil Lundie
Phone:  (231) 972-4114
Prayer Chain

Woman Praying

Purpose:  To inform members of people facing health issues and needing prayers.
Meeting:   No meetings - calling chain
Needs:  More volunteers
Primary Contact: Janet Lampron at (231) 972-7364 or Geri Baker at (231) 972-4251
Prayer Group

Pray /Stained glass

Purpose:  Members meet to praise and worship the Lord in song, prayer and teachings.
Meeting: The Charismatic Prayer Group meets upon request on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  If you or anyone you know needs prayer please call together the prayer group for your special intentions. (For more information about this group please follow the above link.)
Needs
:  New members welcome!
Primary Contact: Ruth Lovelace
Phone:  (989) 365-4249
Social Commission

Social

Purpose:  The Social Commission organizes special events for the Parish when asked by Father.  The Parish will furnish organizations with basic supplies when needed.
Meeting:  As needed.                                                                                 Phone:  (989) 967-3520
Gardening Group Purpose:  This group cares for the landscaping around the church, school, parish office and rectory.                                                                                    Meeting:  the second and forth Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. on the parish grounds.                                                                                           Primary Contact:  Ilene Kavanagh                                                              Phone: 231-972-2149
Monday Morning Marthas Purpose:  This group meets on the first Monday of every month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass to tidy and clean the church                                              Primary Contact:  Mary Salisz                                                                   Phone:  231-972-8084

Alcoholics Anonymous
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Meeting: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
All are welcome.
Primary Contact: Rectory
Phone: (989) 967-3520
Boy Scouts
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Purpose:  To develop character and integrity in the youth of our parish to teach responsibility and build confidence and leadership skills.
Meeting:  Weekly
Primary Contact: Christine Moore
Phone:  (231) 972-7698
Girl Scouts

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Purpose:  Provide a place for girls (Brownies, grades 1-3 and Juniors, grades 4-6) to meet and have fun, experience new activities and make new friends.  the girls will have the opportunity to earn badges; learn social skills, Christian values and about their community through service projects and field trips
Meeting:  Weekly on Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Primary Contact: Deb Vanderhoof
Phone:  (989) 561-2835
Dinner for Eight
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Purpose:  A round-robin dinner program that provides the opportunity to meet others from the parish community.  Both winter (Jan.- Apr.) and summer (May - Aug.) sessions are held.  During the four month period, a couple (any two adults) will host a dinner for eight once and provide the main course.  In other months, the couple will supply wine and appetizers, salad and rolls, or dessert, and share the meals in the homes of other participants.
Primary Contact: Terri & Denny Swanson
Phone:  (231) 972-2502
Social Justice and Peace Group Purpose:  JustFaith Ministries strives to provide faith formation processes and resources that emphasize the Gospel Messsage of peace and justice, the social teaching of the Church and the intersection of spirituality and action.                                                                                           Meeting:  The third Tuesday of the Month.  Watch your bulletin for time and location.                                                                                                      Primary Contact: Rosanne Sapp                                                                  Phone:  231-972-7587