Parish Announcements

State of the Parish Report for St. Michael's 2012

PARISH PICNIC
The Parish Picnic is Monday, June 4, 2012!  We’ll kick it off at 10:00 a.m. with a parade through the neighborhood.  Rides begin at noon and end at 10:00 p.m.!  Children’s games, 50/50 raffle, dunking booth, food, and refreshments will be available throughout the day.  The John Evers Memorial Washer Tournament begins at 5:00 p.m.  King Edward’s Chicken dinners will be available from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
If you would like to be a part of the parade, or donate a vehicle for the parade, contact Melanie Carlton, 645-0308.

Ride bracelets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the picnic. 
You may purchase a ride bracelet at these times:
Saturday, May 5 & 19, after 5:00 p.m. Mass in the gym
Sunday, May 6 & 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the gym
Or Wednesdays in May, in the rectory, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed!
We are starting picnic sign-ups and we could use ALL parishioners to donate at least 1 – 2 hours – we have MANY man-hours to fill. 
We need YOU to make the picnic successful!  Please call Peggy Disbennett, 452-3622; or Kim Schultz, 647-5611, to sign-up for a shift!

Donations needed!
We need at least 200 bottles for the bottle booth (new bottles of drinks, shampoo, soap, etc) - you can place them in the tubs in the back of church, in school, or in the gym.  If you need any bottles picked up, or for questions, please call Carol Herber at 645-8331.  We are also looking for new or gently-used stuffed animals for Duck Pond prizes.  They can also be place in the tubs with the bottles!

Vacation Bible School
St. Michael the Archangel Parish will be hosting a Vacation Bible School June 11-15th, Monday through Friday.  We will be accepting students entering grades PK-6.  If your application is received by May 20th, the cost is $25 for one child and $50 for two or more children.  After May 20th, the cost goes up to $30 for one child and $60 for two or more children. MORE DETAILS. 

Visit the HOLY CROSS ACADEMY WEBSITE!! 

GET Your St. Michael's Flags!!
House Flags for Sale -Show your parish pride by flying a colorful St. Michael’s decorative house flag! Stop by the rectory during regular hours and purchase a flag for $20. We have a limited number of flags so hurry and get your flag. See the flag sample.

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CHANGES IN THE MASS CELEBRATION-NEW UPDATES!: Learn about the Changes in the celebration in the Mass

ATTENTION ST. MICHAEL’S ALUMNI and Parents of Alumni
We would like to hear from you. We have an alumni listing by class year and last name. Help us complete the class records: please send your current info, including your maiden name, if married, to De (Sebald) Arnold at shrewsburymom@hotmail.com. If you are the parents of children who attended St. Mike’s grade school, please send us the current contact info. Call De Arnold at 314-645-2126.

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Welcome to St. Michael's Parish. We are family, friends and neighbors. We enjoy an active, social environment. We are anchored in a shared spiritual faith.

We are St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

St. Michael’s in Shrewsbury, Missouri, has been serving the needs of the local Catholic community since 1895. We operate a day school, preschool and Parish School of Religion; offer adult religious education; and center everything we do around the Eucharistic Celebration of Mass. Download our parish brochure.

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You can donate to the general fund or the Challenge 2012 fund and set up regular contributions.

Mass Schedule

WEEK-END MASSES
    Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11 a.m.
DAILY MASS
    Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASS
    See Weekly Bulletin for Mass Times
RECONCILIATION
    Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45 p.m.
    Available by appointment. Contact the pastor at 314-647-5611

ADORATION
    Wednesdays from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    No Reservations Needed!

Parish Mission Statement

"We the people of St. Michael's parish, in union with the Holy Father and our Bishop, are believers in Jesus Christ, Son of God and His Gospel. Our purpose is to enhance the spiritual growth of our parish community, reach out in welcome to all people and share in the vision and activities of the Church. We will, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, encourage active participation, interaction and open communication among God's people."