We have come to believe in God's love: in these words the Christian can express the fundamental decision of his life...  I wish to emphasize some basic elements, so as to call forth in the world renewed energy and commitment in the human response to God's love.

- Pope Benedict XVI first Encyclical "Deus Caritas Est"
Encyclical on God's Love for Us

What's new?

Aprilfest 2008
Aprilfest 2008 Planning Committee thanks the many volunteers who braved the snow, wind and sleet to help make our parish festival a success. Photos from the event will soon be on the Aprilfest Website. Check it out here.
Prize winners are listed here.

St. Michael celebrates 100 years
A brief story about the beginnings of this parish was written by Jim Conroy. Jim's father was one of the men who helped move the original church building from the north side of Spring Lake across Prior Lake to Duluth Avenue. Read Jim's account here.

Book of Revelation ... A two-Session Study
Join Vicki Pierson and Maureen Roy as they explore the Book of Revelation in this two session study, Tuesday evenings
May 6 and May 13. These sessions will be repeated on Fridays, May 9 and 16 at 9:00 a.m. Get more info here.

Parish Council seeks new members
On Pentecost Sunday, May 11, three new members will be selected for the Parish Council through a discernment process. If you are interested or know someone you would like to recommend, please submit your name to the Parish Office. The form for submitting someones name can be downloaded here.

director of Middle School Faith Formation
We have hired Rachel Olson as our new Director of Middle School Faith Formation. She will begin her ministry on July 1, 2008. Rachel will graduate from the Franciscan University of Stuebenville, Ohio this spring.

St. Michael school Registration 2008-2009
Registration is still open for 2008-2009. St. Michael School is fully accredited by the Minnesota non-Public Schools Academic Association and offers: a Catholic faith-based learning environment, academically challenging curriculum, small class sizes and much, much more. Please contact the School Office at 952-447-2124 to arrange a tour.

centennial Committee
Lynn Mandinec and Julie Herbst will act as coordinators for our 2008 celebration. If you or your group would like to plan an event or activity to celebrate this Centennial year, please contact Lynn at 952-440-4413 or Julie at 952-447-6516.

vacation bible school ... august 4-8
Registrations for Vacation Bible School will be accepted through June 1. Children age 4 years through current 4th graders are invited to participate. If you are interested in helping with the program this year, please contact Laura Shupe.

$CRIP use benefits our parish
Consider using $CRIP Gift Certificates for many of your purchases. The parish receives a percentage of the amount of $CRIP that you purchase. It is available for a variety of vendors and can be purchased at the Parish Office, School Office and after the weekend Masses in the Pastoral Room. See vendor list here!

Centennial COOKBOOKs are available
The new St. Michael Centennial Cook Book is available and may be purchased at the Parish Office or School Office for $15 each. They contain over 600 recipes submitted by the best cooks in Prior Lake and the surrounding area. The cookbooks will be sold at many parish functions.

Eucharist for the homebound
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to attend Mass, but would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please contact Mary Kay Velishek at 952-447-3209 or the Parish Office to make arrangements.

parish centenniel ... 1908 ~ 2008
The centenniel logo has been unveiled leading up to the St. Michael Parish Centenniel Celebration next year, 2008. The Centenniel Committee has been meeting and planning for the year long celebration. History facts have been appearing in our bulletin to help us learn more about our parish beginnings.

prayers for those serving our country
We hold in prayer all those parishioners serving in active military duty, especially: Sara Speiker, Jennie Malecha, Jacob Zuccaro, Joey Baudhuin, Nicholas Rivisto, Mike Tracy, Adam Marman, Nile Smith, Chad Lukkes, Jeff Anderson, Tony Burg, Joseph Kraska, Leif Hamre, Nick Anhut and Erich Schwartz.
May they know our appreciation and be held in God's loving embrace. If you have a love one you would like to add to this list, please call the Parish Office at 447-2491.

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