Saints in the City
As disciples of Jesus, faith formation is an essential part of our faith journey. By going deeper into our knowledge of the Catholic faith, we are able to grow in our love for God and our brothers and sisters.
Join Worship Wednesdays
Want to learn more about why we do what we do during Mass? Join our Worship Wednesdays Flocknote group and get a weekly email with formation and catechetical videos on the liturgy.
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St. Michael’s is pleased to offer its parishioners free access to FORMED, a revolutionary online platform for Catholic faith formation resources — including movies, documentaries, ebooks, mp3, study programs, and so much more.
To get started, visit saintmichael.formed.org
Faith Formation Programs and Events
Alpha
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 15, 2020
Is there more to life than this?
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. There’s no pressure, no follow-up, and no charge — just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.
For more info, contact Sandy at sleia@saintmichael.ca.
Eucharistic Adoration
Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (24 hours on first Fridays)
Recharge your spiritual life and spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through prayer and adoration.
Note: Christmas Adoration schedule available here.
Men’s Ministry: The Fight of Faith
Wednesdays at 6 a.m.
St. Michael’s Men’s Ministry is offering That Man is You: The Fight of Faith on Wednesdays beginning September 11.
From TMIY.org: “The Fight of Faith equips and enables men to engage in the spiritual battle raging in our day. Authentic masculine identities will emerge to inspire heroic lives of service to a calling greater than ourselves. The Fight of Faith is uniquely both contemplative and practical.”
To register or if you have any questions, email tmiy@saintmichael.ca.
Women’s Ministry: Lectio (Prayer)
Thursdays at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 16, 2020
“Our Lord teaches that prayer is a relationship and a vital necessity. And yet, many of us have difficulty committing to daily prayer.” Women are invited to join in this six-week, video-based study on the spirituality of prayer beginning January 2020.
Adults Becoming Catholic
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for non-Catholic adults interested in exploring the Catholic faith.
For more info, contact Sandy at sleia@saintmichael.ca or visit saintmichael.ca/cominghome.
YOU: Life, Love, and Theology of the Body
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 22, 2020
In an age of selfies and egocentrism, YOU cuts through the noise to present an authentic view of the human person. Through St. John Paul II’s teaching on Theology of the Body, YOU presents young people with the extraordinary story of their creation as unrepeatable individuals.
When: Wednesdays, Jan. 22 to Feb. 26, 2020, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Cost: $20 for the study book.
Grafted In
Join Dr. Don Swenson in the monthly talk series Grafted In: Reflections on the Jewish Roots of the Christian-Catholic Tradition and the Relationship Between Gentile and Jewish Believers in Jesus.
This series of presentations is pastoral in nature and aims to assist everyone to be open to enjoying the rich root of Israel, from Genesis down through and including the Messiah, Jesus.
This series begins on Wednesday, September 25. Click here for the full schedule.
Moms and Tots
Fridays at 9:45 a.m.
Calling all moms! Whether you’re pregnant, have an infant, or your kids are in school, we invite you to join us for guest speaker events, coffee, fellowship, and free play for the kids on Friday mornings after the 9 a.m. Mass.