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St. Michael's Parish


 

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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Purpose:  Parishioners are urged to stop in for a quiet hour in prayer, with Jesus.    JESUS WILL BLESS YOU, your family and the whole world for this hour of faith you spend with Him in the Blessed Sacrament.  Our chapel is usually open Monday through Friday during the day.
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Adult Altar Servers

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Purpose:  To serve and assist at liturgies.
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Youth Altar Servers                 
                                                                     
Altar Girl      

Purpose:  Prepare young people in grades five through twelve to serve.
Meeting:  As needed
Needs:  New members welcome.
Primary Contact: Deacon Bob Cathcart
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Music/Cantors and Musicians


 

Choir

Cantors:
Purpose:  To be psalmist and also a song leader for the congregation.
                    Cantors also teach new music
Meeting:  Every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Needs:  More members, especially men
Primary Contact: Erika Hoogerhyde
Phone:  (989) 644-5368

Choir:
Purpose
:  To lead the congregation in singing glory to God and to sing anthems and special music that would be difficult for the congregation to sing.   Choir sings for : Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and Confirmation.
Meeting:  Times vary, but usually on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
                    Times will appear in the bulletin
Needs:  More members
Primary Contact: Erika Hoogerhyde
Phone:  (989) 644-5368

Communion Ministers

Communion Cup

Purpose:  To provide Communion Ministers for Mass.
Meeting:  Renewal/formation meetings as needed.
Needs:  More members welcome!
Primary Contact: Fr. Michael Burt
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Communion Ministers to the Homebound

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Purpose:  Take Communion weekly or monthly to those recovering from illness, those who are homebound due to a disability or to those who are permanent residents in area nursing homes.  Any volunteer who has completed Eucharistic Minister training may receive additional training for this ministry
Meeting:  Preparation as needed
Needs:  More volunteers  welcome!
Primary Contact: Deacon Bob Cathcart
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Lectors

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Purpose:  To proclaim the scriptures at all Sunday and Holyday liturgies
Needs:  More members welcome!
Primary Contact: Fr. Michael Burt
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Liturgical Art and Environment

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Purpose:  Enhance liturgical atmosphere
Meeting:  As needed
Needs:  More members welcome!
Primary Contact: Mary Jane Post
Phone:  (231) 972-8552

Worship Commission

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Purpose:  We are members of the Catholic community of St. Michael's, committed to promote, strengthen, and implement the vision of continuing liturgical renewal in accord with the direction of the Second Vatican Council under the guidance of the Bishop and the Pastor.
We coordinate the efforts of others responsible for aspects of parish worship in order to maintain a high level of liturgical competence and integrity.
Meeting:  4th Thurs.of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the parish office
Needs:  New members welcome!
Phone:  (989) 967-3520

Ushers and Greeters

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Purpose:  To assist in the orderly conduct of services in the Church.  To provide a welcoming atmosphere, seating parishioners and collecting the offertory.
Meeting:  As needed
Needs:  Volunteers needed.
Primary Contact: Rectory Office
Phone:  (989) 967-3520