PASTORAL
CARE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Pastoral Care Committee is to help identify
and assist in providing for the pastoral care needs of
the Parish as provided for in the St. Michael Parish Mission
Statement. This includes the sick, homebound, hospitalized
and those experiencing a loss in their lives. The Pastoral
Care Committee meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 4:00
p.m. in the Parish Office.
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Contacts
Deacon Dick Royr
(952) 447-2491
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BEFRIENDER
MINISTRY
BeFrienders are trained lay people who
respond in the name of St. Michael Church to the emotional
and spiritual needs of people by bringing a caring presence
and a living reminder of God's love.
BeFrienders bring a living reminder of the Parish’s
concern to the persons that they Befriend in a way that
is respectful of the person’s dignity and privacy.
If you or anyone you know would benefit from a referral
to a BeFriender, please contact Deacon Dick Roy
(952-447-2491. |
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Deacon Dick Roy
(952) 447-2491
Email
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GRIEF GROUP
Our parish is involved with 15 other churches in this area
in a program called Growing through Loss. This program deals
with all the unique losses that occur in our lives. This
program is offered twice a yea in the Fall and Winter.. |
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Deacon Dick Roy
(952) 447-2491
Email
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HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
Trained parishioners bring Eucharist to people who are unable
to receive communion within the parish Community.
Meals on Wheels
St. Michael parishioners help to deliver meals to shut-ins
in Prior Lake from Prior Manor. Drivers are needed over
the noon hour, Monday-Friday, one week a month to deliver
meals to shut-ins. Contact Annette Thomas at 952-447-4280.
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Mary Kay Velishek
(952) 447-3209
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PRAYER
LINE
An intercessory prayer team that accepts telephone requests
for personal needs. All calls are confidential.
Separated/divorced support
The church of St. Michael is a member of a ten church coalition
for Separated/Divorced Catholics. this format includes
a speaker and small group discussion. Groups meet weekly
from October through April. Contact Deacon Dick Roy
at 952-447-2491.
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parish nurse ministry
A parish nurse is a registered nurse with an active Minnesota
license who has specialized training in parish nursing.
This ministry seeks to promote the health of the members
of St. Michael through education of individuals and groups,
as well as conferring with individuals as needed in a
Christ-like supportive way.
FUNERAL MINISTRY
When a death occurs in your family, contact Father Sieg
or Deacon Dick Roy. The family meets with the Pastor,
Pastoral Minister and Director of Music to plan the
Mass of Christian Burial.
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Contacts:
Ethel Carlson
(952) 447-7769
Julie Such
(952) 226-2768
Father Thomas Sieg
(952) 447-2491
Email
Deacon Dick Roy
Pastoral Minister
(952) 447-2491
Email
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FUNERAL
LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
A Funeral Luncheon will be provided for families of deceased members here in
the parish. Our committee will serve the meal in the Archangels Hall. We will
order the food from the Village Market Deli. Also, any of your family,
neighbors and friends are welcome to contribute hot dishes,
cold salads and desserts for the luncheon. |
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Eileen Cates
(952) 447-2608
Mary Mesenbrink
(952) 447-7850
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GOLDENAGERS GROUP
All parishioners ages 55 and up are invited to be part of
this social group. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month,
with some special events throughout the year. Watch for
our monthly events in the parish bulletin.
Card Ministry
Greeting card outreach to the sick, to those in bereavement,
and to those age 55 and older on their birthday.
Care
notes
reflecting ministry and compassion on various topics and
concerns, these pamphlets are displayed in racks in the
narthex and lower church entrances. All are welcome to
take one.
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Emily Amberg
(952) 447-2775
Laura Shupe
(952) 447-2486
Laura Shupe
(952) 447-2486
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