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August 15, 2021
St. Michael Messenger Vol. 2 No. 8
In this issue:
Letter from Fr. Michael Latest Mass Updates What’s Happening Faith Formation updates Fidelis Inspire camp That Man Is You! Knights of Columbus—Corn hole/Breakfast Car Raffle Rectory Update Pictures Newly baptized/Welcomes/Farewells Fergen 75th Wedding Anniversary St. Michael Buy Nothing Parish Finances—New Envelope Company Music/Choir Director & Pianists/ Marketing & Communication Internship Youth Fellowship Flyer Called & Gifted Workshop—September 25th—Register now! Undone Women’s Conference Archdiocese of Seattle Pastoral Plan
Photo credit: Caitlyn Anderson Photography
Dear St. Michael’s family,
It has been a blessing to see so many families showing back up to Mass over the summer!
But at the same time, it’s been tough trying to figure out what “the new normal” is at the parish, and that largely is because the
uncertainty we face in regards to covid in the upcoming months.
It’s hard to know what to plan for when there is news coming out about new lockdowns in China, mask mandates seem to be re-
turning, and now there are questions about the ongoing effectiveness of the covid vaccine.
I know I’m not the only person who feels like life in the past year has felt a lot like being stuck inside a pinball machine – one week
we are told we are supposed to do one thing, then we are told we can do another, and then we have to go back to how it was be-
fore, et cetera.
I don’t foresee public Mass cancellation again, and my hope is that we are able to avoid any new restrictions, but I am wondering
what might happen regarding regulation of crowd size, singing, the sign of peace, and the like.
So if it seems like we have been lagging in getting back to “normal” on certain things, we definitely have, since I don’t feel inclined
to invest a lot of time in anything that might have to change drastically again within a few weeks. So I ask once again for your con-
tinued patience. I hope that by mid-autumn we will have a trajectory and a plan to be able to do some good training and sort
through all the questions that are still out there with some finality
And at the same time, there have been lots of projects to focus our attention over these past few months.
One of the big ones has been moving the rectory. I moved into the new rectory about three weeks ago, and I love it! I have already
been able to have several parish group dinners and hosted priests in the guest bedrooms for multiple nights. I think I have had
more parishioners over in the past three weeks than in the previous two years in the other house, which is exactly one of the major
reasons I wanted to make the change – it is a great space for hospitality!
Earlier this week I sent a letter asking Archbishop Etienne for permission to repose the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel, and I have
asked Fr. Hans Olson, who is a talented woodworker, to draw up some plans for an altar down there. Even without the presence of
the Blessed Sacrament, it’s been nice to have a dedicated chapel space, so that during my morning prayer time I wasn’t having to
try to stay focused as the seminarians were passing back and forth by the living room during their morning routine, like we were
doing in the other house.
There is still a bit of work to be done, and this is also a chance to make sure we have what we need so that we don’t need to make
any major purchases for the next 10, 20, 30 years or more.
We have already gotten a lot of the furniture figured out (thank you to everyone who has helped with that!), but there are still a
number of big and small items that we need.
Ann Greene helped us put together a list of items that harmonize with what we already have. She’s been an amazing designer, and
we could not have made this nearly as good without her help!
If you’re interested in helping furnish the rectory, you can find the list of items here.
If you want to be a part of this project, please let our Pastoral Assistant for Administration know (Michelle Green) what you are
planning to purchase to avoid duplicates. You can also donate gift cards for Wayfair, Target, Costco, Home Goods, Amazon, or any
other major outlet, and we will put them to good use!
All shipping should be directed to the parish, in the care of Michelle Green:
1512 Pine Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 568-0821
I have also written in past letters about my desire to develop a healthy youth ministry here at St. Michael’s. I am grateful for all
those who have accepted the invitation to step up and be part of the team for this year! We will be doing a kick-off at the end of
next week (August 28, 3pm) with a field day for the teens. During the year we will be hosting Fidelis for girls, and are in the pro-
cess of developing a team for its brother program, Fraternus, for boys. Our hope is to be able to also periodically host events
and activities for both groups throughout the year, which would also be open to outsiders.
Fidelis and Fraternus will be meeting on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30pm starting on September 2nd for Fidelis (Fraternus
might start a little later), keep your eyes out for registration happening soon!
Next month we are also looking to restart Family Faith Formation, First Communion preparation. Please contact our PA for Faith
Formation, Christina Dyer, for any questions about those.
We are also hosting the Called and Gifted Workshop, led by Sherry Waddell, on September 25th. Please register today here! The
workshop is free of charge, and I think will help you to think about your life in a positive new way!
Our Men’s Group is also preparing to start “That Man is You!”, beginning on September 23rd at 5:30am, and taking place every
Thursday morning. If you feel like maybe the Lord is calling you to take another step and learn more about your faith or try to
live it out in a new way, please come!
A group of parishioners from our Spanish Mass have asked to have all-night adoration once a month, on the first Saturday, every
month. So on the first weekend of the month, you can now come to the church to pray from 9am on Friday until 6am on Satur-
day. Please spend some time with Jesus in adoration of His Blessed Sacrament!
I also want to make a special invite to the women of the parish to attend the “Undone” conference at Mary, Queen of Peace parish in Sammamish, September 9-11. It’s put on by the John Paul II Healing Center, which has helped me greatly in my own need for healing over the past several years. I highly recommend it, and I will be supporting it by going to hear confessions there on both the Friday and Saturday of the conference. You can register for it here. The women on our parish staff will be attending, and if anyone wants to carpool from St. Michael’s, just let us know you are registered to coordinate.
You probably won’t see me much during the week for the last several days of August, as I am having a minor procedure which,
though small and not dangerous in any way, may keep me from being able to do much work for a few days; but about the time I
should be back on my feet, I will be taking a few days of vacation with a priest friend of mine and going to Alaska. The plane tick-
ets are a gift from a family friend for my ordination five years ago, and I haven’t found the right time to take them up on the
offer until now! Not sure what we will be doing yet, but sounds like there is a possibility for some salmon fishing!
There are good things happening here at St. Michael, and I ask you all to continue to keep all our ministries in your prayer. All
good things only come through the hands of the Lord, and so let’s continue to thank Him and ask Him for everything we have
and need!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Michael
What’s Happening
Prayer Shawl Ministry This group meets on the second Thursday of every month in the large conference room . They are making prayer shawls to share with the community. If you know someone who could use comfort-ing, either they are going through an illness, or lost a loved one and would like a prayer shawl please let us know.
Grupo de Oracion
Join the Spanish prayer group on Fridays at 7pm. Safely praying together in the large hall. Everyone
is welcome.
Rosary
Following the Wednesday evening daily Mass. Everyone is welcome (beginning ap-
proximately 6:30pm)
Morning Prayer & Adoration
Join Fr. Michael and parish staff at 9:00am on Fridays for morning prayer (Ibreviary) beginning at
9:00am. Stay for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which is exposed until 5:45pm (paused for
Mass) and exposed again from 6:45pm—9:00pm. On the first Friday of the month the Blessed Sac-
rament is exposed over night!
Monday Mass & Adoration— Morning Mass begins at 9:00am followed by Adoration until
6:00pm. Won’t you spend an hour with Jesus?
Fidelis—6th-12th grade ladies, it’s time to register for Fidelis! Fidelis is a sisterhood of girls and women who are in search of truth, fun, faith, and friendship. Thursday evenings from September to June, we will play games, craft, pray, and learn how to virtuously live out our faith. This year we will also participate in service projects, a retreat, and summer camp for those who are interested! Fidelis nights will start up September 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Register by going to www.fidelisonline.org/register . Bring a friend! Non-parishioners are welcome! We recognize that our young people are very busy. Know you are welcome to attend Fidelis Nights as you can! The registration fee this year is $50 which co-vers the cost of our Fidelis National dues and materials, books, crafts and supplies. If you have questions, please email Heidi Pike at [email protected]
Men’s Ministry – – – Join Fr. Michael and other men from the community for prayer, discussion, and fellowship on Thursday mornings at 6am in the Large Hall. We completed the RISE program together in July and are taking off the month of August before beginning “That Man Is You!” in September. More info coming soon via the Flocknote group and parish bulletin/newsletter. Click here to sign up for the “Men’s Ministry” Flocknote group and receive email updates. Alex Kreul can answer any questions you may have
Rosario de hombres/Men’s Rosary— 5:00am on the first Saturday of each month men join together in the church for a rosary.
Young Family Faith Group – Are you looking to connect with and grow in faith with other young families at St. Michael? Come join our growing community in fel-lowship, prayer, and faith discussion. None of us are meant to raise our families in the faith alone – we need each other for support! Click here to sign up for the “Young Family Faith Group” in Flocknote, learn more, and receive updates. Alex & Robin Kreul can answer any questions you may have.
Faith Formation Updates
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Adult Confirmation
Catholicism is a way of life, and becoming Catholic is a journey in faith. RCIA
is a process rooted in Church history designed to educate and prepare
adults to receive the sacraments of the Church. Becoming Catholic involves
entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ and His community of God’s
people. We believe that you will enjoy a deeper relationship with God as you
become acquainted with members of St. Michael and the Church throughout
the world. Your RCIA journey will be a unique time for you. You will no doubt
notice how your own life experiences and beliefs have brought you to this
point as you listen to God’s invitation to explore the Catholic faith.
Who is RCIA for?
+ Adults and youth over the age of 14 never baptized who desire to become Catholic.
+ Adults and youth over the age of 14 baptized in another Christian church who desire to
join in membership in the Catholic Church.
+ Adults and youth over the age of 14 baptized in the Catholic Church who have not
completed their full initiation into the church through the Sacraments of Eucharist and
Confirmation.
RCIC For Children
RCIC is the process adapted for those unbaptized, ages 8 to 14, who desire to become a Christian
in the Catholic Church. The format follows that of the adult RCIA program, but in a manner adapted
for the understanding and maturation of children.
For more information about RCIA or RCIC, contact Christina Dyer at (360) 568-0821 or
Thank-you to everyone who made our registration for Faith Formation and First Communion Preparation a
success!! The materials have all been ordered and will be here in time to be handed out at the first session.
A Family of Faith’s first meeting is Sunday, September 12 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
First Communion Preparation’s parent meeting is Tuesday, October 19 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
More information on confirmation registration will be coming out soon. We are hoping to open up registration
in October.
If you have any questions, contact Christina Dyer at (360) 568-0821 or via email at
TMIY: Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart
That Man is You! is an interactive men’s program that com-bines the latest findings of modern science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop authentic male leaders capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. Join us for food, fellowship and faith beginning Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Large Hall. All men are welcome. Please talk with the men at the registration table in the Narthex after mass or learn more at tmiy.org.
We took three St Michael’s Fidelis Ladies to Fidelis
Inspire camp in Tennessee! It was full of adven-
ture, challenges, and inspiration. We met and built
friendships with amazing women and girls.
(Heidi Pike, Lead Lady)
Special thanks to Heidi Pike and Shaelyn Bates for
attending camp with these girls!
That Man Is You (TMIY)
Knights of Columbus Corn Hole Tournament
Saturday August 21st
Starts at 4:00 pm. All men in the parish 18 years and older are welcome to attend. Teams will be randomly drawn. $10 Entry Fee. Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Half of proceeds will go toward the capital campaign. Dinner will be provided. Bring your own beverages and chair. Location: Layton Residence 5614 E Wishon Road, Snohomish Contact Bob Layton at [email protected] to register
Knight of Columbus Breakfast Sandwiches—Sunday August 22nd
Let the Knights cook for you. Grab n Go breakfast on Sunday August 22nd following the morning masses.
Car Raffle - Drawing Saturday Sept. 18th
Raffle tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $100 each, the drawing will be Sept 18th, you need not be present to win. All proceeds will be applied to principle on the building loan.
Prizes— 1st Prize—2021 Mazda 3 2nd Prize—Husky Football Tickets, 50 Yard Line 3rd Prize—Dinner for Two @ Emory Lake House
Federal income taxes must be paid on the value of the car by the winner of the raffle. Before ownership can be transferred, the winner will be re-quired to provide St. Michael with an IRS Form W-9 giving complete name, address and social security number and a check for the taxes (24% of the car value minus the ticket purchase price $100) estimated to be $5,800.
Here are some pictures of the updated rectory. We still
have a few tasks to complete the project.
If you would like to help fill this space, here are some
items our parishioner and designer, Ann Greene has
come up with.
Please let the office know if you are interested in helping
with a specific item:
Furniture and Accessories List
New Families: Victor & Tania Gomez Moreno
Eddy & Juliana Torrez-Magrinelli Jovani & Liliana Yepez Nathan & Jennifer Harrington Sara Solorio Morgan & Micah Woody
Newly Baptized:
Mia Bueler Dylan Belmont Luna Duran Morales Ketzaly Maria Gomez Michael Leyba Olivia Leyba William Quinteros Maria Escudero Alexa Ambrocio
Baptism Classes
This is a two class series offered by Deacon Pierce Murphy. Call the office to register. The next class will be offered after Labor Day in September.
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations to Alfred & Elinor Fergen Celebrating 75 years
"Elinor and Alfred have been members of the St. Michael parish for sixty-four years"
Elinor and Alfred Fergen will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2021. They were married in Dimock, SD at St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in 1946. Elinor an Alfred moved to Snohomish, WA in 1957 and have lived in their family home since that time. Alfred retired from The Boeing Company in 1983 after spend-ing nearly his entire career at the Tulalip test site. Elinor is a wife, mother and homemaker. The couple have five children and four grandchildren
Weekend Masses—
Saturday 5:00pm—English
Sunday 8:00am—Spanish (live streamed)
Sunday 10:00am—English (live streamed)
*** live stream via https://w w w .facebook.com /StMichaelSnohom ish
Daily Masses Monday 9:00am Wednesday 6:00pm Thursday 6:00pm Friday 6:00pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mondays 9:00am—6:00pm Fridays 9:00am—9:00pm
(First Friday Adoration 24 hours)
Rosary
Wednesday following the daily Mass 6:30pm
Men’s Rosary—5:00am (First Saturday)
Confessions Wednesday 6:30pm (following daily Mass)
Saturday 9:00am
St. Michael “Buy Nothing” Facebook page
Join us on Facebook at: Saint Michael Buy Nothing | Facebook A group for giving and receiving items among our Saint Michael community in Snohomish. You never know what you need, until you NEED it! Facebook.com/groups/saintmichaelbuynothing
St. Michael Parish 7/1/2020—6/30/2021
Fiscal Year to Date
Actual Budget
Collections $598,266 $594,800
Other revenues $139,400 *** 33,550
Total revenues $737,666 $628,350
Expenses 657,424 669,800
Surplus/(Deficit) $ 80,242 $ (41,450)
Parish Financial Update—General Operations
Current Loan Balance: $510,034
Watch this number get reduced each month Due to your generosity. Thank you to everyone that continues to support our
building project loan through the Capital Campaign fund. Our goal is to pay down this loan (currently 2% interest rate) before
July of 2022 when the interest rates will increase. Use the green envelopes in your envelope packets or you can support elec-
tronically at:
Reaching Out—Changing Lives Building Loan
Thank you for your continued support
*** “Other Revenues” - includes $72,475 from PPP Loan forgiveness , & $22,569 restricted funds for convent remodel
New Envelope Company
Coffee and Donuts Thank you to the families that have already volunteered to host coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings. If
you would like to join together with other families or host a Sunday morning after Mass, please let us know.
The event tent has been set up front to gather after Mass for fellowship. Sign up for an upcoming weekend.
Call the office 360-568-0821.
We have switched our contribution envelope companies. We are now working with “Church Budget” envelopes.
Those of you who receive envelopes will see the new packets arrive later this month (August).
The envelopes will be sent out bi-monthly. The first packet will include September/October contribution enve-
lopes for your use.
If you do not currently receive envelopes and would like to begin receiving them, please contact the office. Also,
if you donate electronically and do not need to receive envelopes, please let us know that also.
Thank you!
Watch for a full
Parish Annual
Report for the
fiscal year July
2020—June
2021 coming
out in the next
month.
St. Michael Catholic Church in Snohomish, WA is seeking a part-time Music & Choir Director. The Music & Choir Director is responsible for coordinating all liturgical music in the parish, in-cluding recruitment of singers and musicians, organizing choir groups, planning and providing music for weekend masses and Holy Day liturgies throughout the year. The applicant must be fa-miliar with the Roman Catholic order of the mass and be comfortable with various styles of mu-sic for the various masses, ranging from praise and worship to antiphons and chant. Bilingual strongly preferred. Please send letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] or Michelle Green, PAA 1512 Pine Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290. This position is approximately 8-15 hours per week. Salary is competitive and consistent with the Archdiocesan salary guidelines. This position is open until filled.
Seeking Music/Choir Director
God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do.
Discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern God’s call. You have
received gifts in Baptism and Confirmation through which God intends His love to
reach others. Come and discover these charisms in you! Sign up today!
SIGN UP HERE
More information is available on the following pages
Called & Gifted Workshop—Discover God’s call for your life
POSITION TITLE: Marketing/Communications Intern
REPORTS TO: Pastor/Priest Administrator
DATE: GRADE:
I. POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for developing and improving marketing, social media, branding, and communication practices for
the St. Michael Catholic Church community.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Work with staff on improving parish branding in all parish communications.
B. Maintain the parish website, Facebook, and other social media and electronic activity with updated information for effective communication.
C. Responsibility for parish interactions on social media platforms, including responding to messages, creating messages, and uploading photos.
D. Apply various social media tactics in creating parish brand awareness and generating activity that strengthens the
parish social media presence.
E. Create original, clear, error free, and concise content for the website, and social media platforms electronically, and promotional materials, newsletter, and bulletin that ensures accurate, effective communications on paper.
Marketing & Communications Intern St. Michaels Catholic Church in Snohomish Wa, is seeking a part-time intern to be responsible for developing and
implementing marketing, social media, branding and communication practices, and helping determine strategies for effective communications to the St. Michael community and those within the parish boundaries.
Length: 2021/22 academic year Hours: 1-5 hours/week Stipend available For applications, please email resume to Michelle Green: [email protected]
Now Seeking—Marketing/Communications Intern for the Academic Year
Michelle Green 360-568-0821 x101 [email protected]
St. Michael Catholic Church 1512 Pine Ave Snohomish, WA 98290 With Sherry Weddell and Patrick Conley September 25, 2021
An enriching learning experience for…
People wondering, “How can I follow Jesus’ plan for my life, in this time and place?
Parents who want to help their children live their faith and recognize their charisms (spiritual gifts)
People in transition who might be changing jobs, adjusting to an empty nest, returning to the workplace, or facing re-tirement
New or returning Catholics who want to explore what it means to live their faith fully as an adult
Catholics discerning a call to religious life or ordination
Parish staff and leaders who want to nurture and empower parishioners
What you will learn
from the initial work-
shop
The ancient teachings of the Church on how the charisms of the Holy Spirit work in your life and in the life of your parish com-munity
The five steps of discerning the charisms that God has given you
The signs and characteristics of 24 of the most common charisms of the Holy Spirit
How discerning your charisms can change your life
How discerning your charisms can change the world and help spread the Gospel
How discerning and using our charisms together can help transform and renew our parish-es
What participants are saying…
“It is awesome to me that you have actually found a format to give expression to the process of discerning gifts! Presentation was great!” “For me, the idea that I stand in the place of Jesus in my life, in my encounters with my family, my friends, and my little daughter has been revolutionary. Until now, I’ve thought that I was not worthy to untie Jesus’ sandals. Now it seems I am to put them on and walk as though they fit.” “The workshop clearly called out that all baptized people have been given the power, authority, and jurisdiction to stand in Jesus’ place to reach people who would not otherwise be reached.”
The Called & Gifted Discernment process was developed by
Sherry A. Weddell and brought to you by the Catherine of Siena
Institute. To learn more about CSI, please call 719-219-0056 or
visit our website: www.siena.org.
Thursday Mornings St. Michael
Catholic Church Large Hall
Fall Semester Beginning on
September 23, 2021
5:45 am - Doors open for breakfast
6:00 am - Welcome and Video
6:30 am - Transition to Small Groups
7:00 am - Dismissal
See the men at Registration table
in the Narthex after mass
beginning in September. You can
also learn more by visiting
tmiy.org
MISSION Jesus said to his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teach-ing them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:18–20 FOCUS
Encounter Jesus Christ and one another. Accompany each other, as one human family, on the journey of discipleship. Live the unconditional love and joy of the Gospel.
VALUES
Faith in Action — Jesus calls us to follow him and surrender completely to the will of the Father in every part of our life. We believe every moment is an opportunity to give glory to God.
Hope in Resurrection — Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Our hope in the future guides how we live our lives today.
Truth in Love — God created every human heart for true love. We find the fullness of truth in love by loving God with all our being and loving our neighbor as ourselves.
Unity in Diversity — Unity is not a human invention; it is a gift from God. We are the Body of
Christ, with our diverse gifts united by the Holy Spirit. We fully participate in this unity when we give reverence to all of God’s creation and surrender to God’s will.
Here is a video message from Archbishop Etienne:
Pastoral Plan: Knowing Jesus, Embracing His Mission on Vimeo
Here is a tool kit to get started in Knowing Jesus Christ, and Embracing His Mission:
PastoralPlanning_Toolkit_fnl.pdf (archseattle.org)
Here is a link to the website to learn more: Pastoral Plan | Archdiocese of Seattle (archseattle.org)
