Welcome to St. Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is located near the Belden Village Area and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
All are welcome.
DIRECTIONS
PARISH AND DIOCESAN UPDATES:
BISHOP'S APPEAL | VACCINES | ALTAR SERVERS | MORE
Gatherings @ St. Michael (In-Person and Online)
MASS IN-PERSON MASS ONLINE LENTEN PRAYER EXPERIENCES MUSICAL MEDITATIONS
THIS WEEKEND'S MASS LIVESTREAM
ALSO: STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND PRAYER VIDEOS
LIVESTREAM
In-Person and Livestream
Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 6 | 4pm
Sunday, March 7 | 8:30am, 11am, 5:30pm
LIVESTREAM
VIDEO REFLECTIONS
This Week: God Churning Within Us
Posted on Mondays | 9am
Take a moment to pray with us in a meditative style! This reflection was provided by Justin Huyck, our Pastoral Associate, for the Third Week of Lent 2021. New meditations are posted each Monday morning.
ALL LENTEN MEDITATIONS MORE PRAYER VIDEOS
VIDEOSTREAM
In-Person and Virtual
Stations of the Cross
Fridays, 7pm | Feb 19 - March 17
Living Stations: 8pm | March 19th and 26th
We will pray Stations of the Cross each Friday, in-person and online. In-person, join us in the Church, with social distancing, Feb 19 - March 17 at 7pm. (On March 19th and March 26th, our young people will present Living Stations in the Church at 8pm).
Stations of the Cross will also be offered virtually on Friday nights here and on Facebook.
Rosary
Sundays, 8am | In-person
Sundays, 7pm | Via Zoom
During Lent, join us in praying the Rosary on Sundays - either in-person at 8am in the Church (before the 8:30am Mass), or online at 7pm via Zoom.
Catholic Conversations
Tuesdays, 7pm | Zoom
Each week. we explore scripture and discuss a key Catholic topic.
EMAIL JUSTIN FOR THE ZOOM LINK
and a "preview" of each week's conversation
Women's Book Study
Alternate Wednesdays, 9:30am | Zoom
Now beginning a study of Joyce Rupp's book, Prayer.
Men's Fellowship
Alternate Mondays, 6:30pm | Zoom
Discussing the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults
EMAIL JUSTIN FOR THE ZOOM LINKS and more information
Youth Ministry Virtual Gatherings
Sundays, 7pm | Zoom
EMAIL RACHEL FOR THE ZOOM LINK and more information.
LENTEN MUSICAL MEDITATION
God Has Chosen Me (Bernadette Farrell)
For our Lenten music this week, we have a combination of live recording and virtual choir, featuring our cantor, handbells, and Archangel Choir. This classic Bernadette Farrell song can remind us that, even in a pandemic, we are called to bring good news to others, especially those most in need.
Parish and Diocesan News and Reminders:
Serving, Giving, Growing
Bishop's Appeal and Bishop Bonnar's First Pastoral Letter
Two-thirds of this Lenten appeal goes to the work of Catholic Charities, and the remainder supports diocesan ministries that our parish relies on. With the pandemic these ministries have become even more critical, and especially the needs of Catholic Charities, which is serving more and more people.
Considering this great need, the diocese has set an ambitious goal of $4 million, and our parish goal is $195,800. Our parish has been a leader in this campaign in the past, and we are asked to lead again this year.
Bishop David Bonnar has also released his first pastoral letter,Testify to the Light. In it, Bishop Bonnar offers encouragement to the diocesan Church during this pandemic, invites us to make prayer a priority, and suggests an exciting path forward for our diocesan Church.
READ TESTIFY TO THE LIGHT DONATE TO BISHOP'S APPEAL
Church Statements on Vaccines
Father Benson has received his first vaccination dose, and (along with Pope Francis and the U.S. Bishops) is encouraging parishioners to as well, when it becomes available to you. The Ohio Bishops have written that the currently available Moderna and Pfizer vaccines can be taken "without moral reservations" and U.S. Bishops write that receiving vaccines “ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of our community.” Our bishops encourage Catholics to remain vigiliant about further vaccine development and just distribution, upholding the sanctity of human life and concern for the most vulnerable.
OHIO BISHOPS STATEMENT U.S. BISHOPS STATEMENT
Altar Server Training
We are in need of altar servers. Any 4th grade through high school student or adult is welcome to join the ministry of altar servers. Please complete the form below and return it to the parish office or email Libby Saxton. Training for new altars is set for Saturday March 20th 9:30am-10:30am and/or Sunday March 21st 1-2pm.
(Pre-pandemic photo)
Families Growing in Faith and Youth Ministry
Register for the 2020-2021 Year
For the time-being, to register for faith formation, or for any questions, please contact Julie Sutton at julie@stmichaelcanton.org or (330) 492-3119, ext. 219. For questions about Youth Ministry, contact Rachel Shumar at rachel@stmichaelcanton.org or (330) 492-3119, ext. 222. This year included digital resources and interaction.
Families Growing in Faith Website
Resources for Families and Parents
St. Michael Youth Ministry
Register now and get access to our virtual gatherings
ALSO: Resources, prayers, videos, and websites
Pastoral Care, Food Pantry, Mental Health
Our Temporary Food Pantry serving St. Michael parishioners continues.
If you are experiencing food insecurity, and wish to access our temporary food pantry, please contact Jeff Fricker by email or by phone: (330) 492-3119, ext. 214
Stephen Ministry
If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, feeling isolated, or feeling overwhelmed, please contact Julie Sutton at (330)492-3119 ext. 219 or julie@stmichaelcanton.org. Stephen Ministers are avaliable for tele-support!
MENTAL HEALTH, ANXIETY, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Covid-19 Hub from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability - Mental Health, Caregivers, Persons with Disabilities
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Online Giving
We have a new platform for online giving. In coming months, we will also use this new platform for additional ways to connect with St. Michael's ministries and activities. If this is your first time giving with our new platform, you will be asked to set up a new password when you enter your email address. Thank you for making your donation here. | Please contact Bruce Gordon in the parish office with any questions or difficulties: (330) 492-3119, extension 211; bruce@stmichaelcanton.org.
We thank all who have continued your financial support of the ministries of St Michael Catholic Community. Your support as it has been amazing - especially since we know that so many are hurting right now. And, we ask that you review your existing level of support. Use online giving if you can and please increase your contribution where your circumstances permit.
Remembering Bishop Murry
Remembering Bishop George Murry
Funeral Mass, Parishioner Memories, and Photos
Father Benson quoted in Canton Repository Article about Bishop Murry
Bishop Murry Diocesan Remembrance Page
Obituary, Photo Gallery, Videos of Bishop Murry's Talks
Masses
Weekends:
Saturday 4:00pm;
Sunday 8:30am, 11:00am, 5:30pm
Details
St Michael Mass Online
Holy Days:
6:45am, 9am, 7pm
Weekdays:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 6:45am (Chapel)
Communion Service ~
Thursday 6:45am (Chapel)
Details
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Every Other Saturday at 11am
Last Confessions Before Easter: March 13th, 20th, 27th
No Confessions March 6th or April 3rd
Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday By Appointment 9:00am - 2:00pm
Adoration at the Window
Continues in our Lower Parking Lot, Thursdays, 9am - 6pm
Currently replaces Eucharistic Exposition in our Chapel
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Note: We have a new platform for online giving. If this is your first time giving with our new platform, you will be asked to set up a new password when you enter your email address. Thank you for making your donation here.
Please contact Bruce Gordon in the parish office with any questions or difficulties: (330) 492-3119, extension 211; bruce@stmichaelcanton.org.