Paula Ponders
May 23, 2026
The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the receiving of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church. When Jesus breathed on the disciples huddled in the upper room, his gift was to bring peace, power, protection, and possibilities. Actually the Spirit has been acting since then and through out all the ages.
Peter quotes Joel to promise that God’s spirit enables all of us to dream -- young and old, male and female, slave and free -- all of us, through the power of the Holy Spirit, have been commissioned to be official Christian dreamers.
What are your dreams and visions for St. Michael’s?
And as we dream maybe we worry our dreams are too big to accomplish!
Just look around our neighborhood and ask, "Who needs us?" then ask "What can we do with our resources to bear God's love to this part of the world?"
If we want our faith to be something living, if we want our church to be alive with the power of the Spirit, we have to expect that it will only happen to the extent that the God of Pentecost comes to us and shakes things up and blows things around.
We pray Come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth. We ask to be renewed – changed – formed into the vision that God has for us. Breathe on us breath of God, create something new here at St. Michael’s!
I'll see you in church,
Paula+
Good news May 23, 2026
Memorial Lamps - The experience of the pandemic is highlighting what is truly important to our community. It is apparent that the need for fresh flowers on the altar each week is not a burning desire. With that in mind, we will halt the regular purchase of flowers but continue to accept memorial donations for lamps. These donations support our worship supplies such as bread, wine, linens, candles, and oils. Please contact Tracey on reserving a date. Lamps are $7 each
Let us pray for peace: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP pg 815)
Last Sunday's Service was Not Recorded
Our videographers are back from a well deserved break. Our services will resume livestreaming on Sunday, May 24, the Feast of Pentecost
Sunday Schedule
Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. in the church!
and livestreamed.
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ELECTRONIC GIVING
We now have two ways of donating online. Both require a handling fee and have a lag time when the funds are available to us.
PayPal can send donations to our church Credit Union account for 2.5% and the funds are ready in two days. The Diocese charges 2.9% and our funds aren't transferred to us until the third day of the following month.
Your gifts are appreciated! I invite you to choose your option.
HELP US HELP OTHERS
Take a tag and give to our outreach efforts. Each tag should cost around $5-$10 depending on where you shop. And if you shop at Kroger, using your Community Rewards card will be a win-win for St. Michael's.
Amazon Wish List QR Code
Doing Shopping This Week?
Please pick up something for our pantry
So Many Are Hungry
The need is great! Thank you!
PENTECOST
Sunday May 24, 10:30 am
A powerful Spirit filled service is in store for the faith filled people of St. Michael's. Invite others to experience this awe awakening liturgy! You will not want to miss being on FIRE!
Wear red, orange or yellow, to symbolize our St. Michael fire.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Find it before you need it!
We held a scavenger hunt (with prizes) to locate the emergency exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarm pulls, first aid kit, AED, smoke detectors and fire blankets. Did you know we have 10 extinguishers and 5 fire alarm stations? Could you find them all?
We depend on your open hand to help us continue our mission to a needy world:
Our Blessing Box is emptied several times each week as we care for those in need of food. Rob has started a Go Fund Me page to help us keep the Box filled. Click on that link to make a contribution directly to the food drive.
We rely on your generosity in a special way during the Lenten season to reach out in ways we could never do alone. You can conveniently give online by clicking on the button above and choosing St. Michaels Lincoln Park. Thank you so much for anything you can do to help us reach others!
If you have benefited from any of our ministries this year
If you want the blessings of this community to benefit the lives of others
If you dream of a thriving world where St. Michael's brings greater belonging, well-being, and peace to all.
Doing Some Shopping?. - Every time you shop at Kroger, you can raise funds for St. Michael. All you have to do is swipe your Plus Card. To enroll your card or create a new account follow these simple instructions. Here's how.
We now have an Amazon Wish List that can be shopped from and will ship directly to the church
FOOD PANTRY / Blessings Box - St. Michaels is now providing for the needs of our neighbors through our Blessing Box as well as the local women’s shelter. We appreciate your donations to keep it filled. Whenever pop top cans are available they are preferred by people who don’t have kitchen facilities available. Items needed include household necessities, but are not limited to the following: Paper towels, Napkins, Toilet paper, Bath soap, Health & beauty, Toothpaste Related items, Diapers, Wipes, Feminine hygiene supplies, Dish soap, disinfectant & cleaning supplies, Shampoo & Conditioner, Laundry soap, Food items include but are not limited to: Canned Soup, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetable, Canned Tuna, Granola Bars, Instant Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mac N Cheese, Canned Pasta, Canned Meat, Cereal, Oatmeal, Box of Crackers, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Ketchup, Jar of Applesauce, Puddings, Pasta Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce
Blessings Box Specific Items - Pull top: ready to eat soups, canned pastas, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned tuna or in single serving pouch, granola bars, cereal bars, single serving cereals, juice boxes, single serve shelf stable milk, single serve pudding cups, jell-o cups, single serve water bottles (20oz or smaller),
If you are unsure what to get, please make a monetary donation
Or visit our Amazon Wish List for items
Thank you for your help in this meaningful ministry for those in need!
Click here for downloadable shopping list