Flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Richard & Susan Zevnik to the glory of God and in memory of Wesley & Evelyn Lewis and Richard & Barbara Zevnik.
Stay on Zoom for coffee hour!
Godly Play (ages 3-10) The Circle of the Holy Eucharist
Anne Conover is the storyteller.
Skylar Mineshima is the doorkeeper.
Youth Formation
(Ages 11-14) The Romans.
Kim Montgomery leads the Discussion.
Words fail to express our horror as we struggle to face the nauseating reality of yet another mass shooting. Nineteen fifth graders and two of their teachers were gunned down in their classroom in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX yesterday morning, two days before the start of their summer vacation. We can only imagine the devasting heartbreak of their parents, families, fellow students, teachers, friends, police officers, medical personnel and all whose lives are touched and forever changed because of this senseless act of violence by an 18-year-old shooter in this small farming community in rural America.
We are a nation traumatized by the ongoing assault of gun violence on innocent, defenseless victims. Because we are a Christian community that endeavors to follow the way of Jesus, a life defined by love and justice, we get on our knees, and we pray. As our Presiding Bishop Curry said yesterday, we also raise our voices to do what is right to make God’s dream for the world become a reality, a place where all children are safe and free from the threat of violence.
To learn what almost one hundred bishops in the Episcopal Church are doing to address the evil of gun violence visit bishopsagainstgunviolence.org.
Comments by our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry may be viewed on Facebook here.
Additional resources from The Episcopal Church are available here.
We will gather this Friday evening at 6:00 pm in our sanctuary and on Zoom for our weekly prayer vigil, praying for peace in Ukraine and praying for the innocent victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, TX.
Into your spacious heart and loving hands, dear God, I place my fears, my “what ifs,” my spinning world and mind... Comfort me with the truth no fear is too big for the Great One, who is always with me. I am never alone. Calming God, bring courage. Tender Spirit, breathe peace. Gentle Jesus, be close. Amen.
In faith and love,
Susan+
A Prayer for Uvalde from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
May 24, 2022 Merciful God whose blessed Son took children into his arms and blessed them, give us grace now to entrust these innocents to your never-failing care and love, and bring us all to your heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ our lord. Deal graciously with those who grieve and are filled with sorrow and heartache. Surround them with your love that somehow they may not be overwhelmed by their loss but have confidence in your goodness and strength to meet the days ahead. Amen.
—The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate
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Tuesday Morning
Holy Eucharist
8:30 am in the Chapel
This week’s Celebrant and Preacher:
The Rev. Susan Pinkerton
This week’s featured saint: Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice and early advocate for pressing the nation’s courts in matters of civil rights.
Pentecost Brunch June 5
Wear red! Hang wind chimes! And celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with us on June 5 at our Pentecost Brunch following the 9 am worship. Enjoy an international menu to include: pancakes, “fruits” of the spirit, frittata, quiche, and sausage.
Journey with the Saints to South America, July 8 and 15
St. Mike's Vacation Bible School theme this year is Journey with the Saints to South America.
The calendar dates are two Friday nights:
July 8 and 15
5:30 pm to 7:45 pm
For ages 3-11, this year’s VBS will be exploring the themes of the Amazon River and the RainForest in Brazil. We will also be discussing the Saints in the countries of Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Chile.
For more info, contact Susan Caldwell (scaldwell@stmikescdm.org) or call our church office at (949) 644-0463.
St. Mike’s has returned to offering communion in both kinds.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome to come forward to receive the consecrated wine and wafers. Wine will be served by our chalice bearers from the common cup. In keeping with the pandemic safety guidelines from our bishop, the communicant may drink from the chalice or, in the alternative, the priest will dip the wafer into the wine and place it directly on the communicant’s tongue. If you prefer not to have wine, simply cross your arms over your chest after receiving the wafer.
Adult Christian Education and Small Groups Enrich your spiritual life, learn something new, pitch in to help others, and connect with friends new and old by joining one or more of our small groups.
Church Calendar
For a complete list of all St. Mike’s worship and small groups,
visit our Church Calendar on our website.
St. Mike’s Sunday Conversations
Sundays at 10:30 am
Davis Library and Zoom
May 29 continues our History of Christianity series with episode 5 of 12 from the BBC documentary series.
Fellowship and conversation covering anything and everything from faith, religion, history, science, to fiction, gardening, and what qualities make good coffee. All men are welcome!
Contact Kim Montgomery.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Fridays at 10 am
Please join us as we knit and pray! Contact Barbara Stewart+ at (949) 378-9780.
A Prayer for our Rector Search
Almighty God, giver of every good gift, grant us the guidance of your Holy Spirit as we seek a new Rector for Saint Michael and All Angels. Bless us with patience, courage, and foresight as you shepherd our parish family on this journey. Give us an open spirit, discerning hearts and clear minds, that we may trust your will for us. Raise up for us, we pray, a rector who will boldly proclaim your Gospel, faithfully administer your sacraments, and serve your people with love and compassion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Parish Prayer List
Brian
Diane
Ed
Tom
Ali
Beth
Priscilla
Colette
Kitty
COVID UPDATE as of February 15, 2022:
All worshipers who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks at indoor gatherings. However, if you are not vaccinated, please wear a mask as required by the state COVID guidelines. Masks are available at the entrance to the church. Thank you all for your help in keeping our church a safe place for those most vulnerable.
Share Your Joy
Through Flowers
We have a tradition of offering flowers at the altar on most Sundays. Members of the congregation sponsor altar flowers, chapel flowers, and the sanctuary light in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life or in memory of loved ones.
Send your news items to the The Rev. Susan Pinkerton and Wayne Hastings. The deadline for inclusion is noon on Tuesday for that week's St. Mike's Messenger.