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Father-Child Mini Golf Tournament
Presented by: HomeLife and the St. Michael’s Youth Group
Saturday, June 9th 4-6pm
$6/player (limited to 72 players)
Twin Brook Golf Center, 1251 Jumping Brook Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
Trophies awarded to Lowest Gross 2-some, 3-some, 4 -some; Lowest Score Dad/Junior;
Most Honest (Highest Score) 2-some; 3-some, 4-some; Hole-in-One Dad/Junior
The event is a shotgun tournament with groups of four players starting on each hole and rotating through the course. You may choose your foursome by filling out the form below, otherwise foursomes will be assigned according to similar ages of children. A snack bar is available.
Clicck on the link below to open and print the Registration Form.
We have begun posting video of some the sermons on our Facebook page. Clicking on the Facebook logo above will take you there.
Charlie’s Angels
During the summer months we will now have two time slots for our Charlie’s Angels Program!
Starting June 3rd, we will be offering Charlie’s
Angels at 10AM and 11AM downstairs in the Lower Church.
So, if you have never tried our morning Bible program for your child, stop down and check it out!!!!
Children ages 3-6 (children must be potty trained) explore the weekly readings, watch movies, and do crafts. So drop your child off before the 10AM or 11AM Mass in the Lower Church with our qualified volunteer staff. Any questions or concerns, contact Patty at 732-483-0360, Ext. 10.
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Attention:
Its almost that time of year again Vacation Bible School Time!!!!
If you are looking to have a High Flying Adventure, then this year is for you.
Our VBS for this year is SKY For God All Things Are Possible!!!! VBS will be held on July 23rd-July 27th. Watch bulletin in June for registration limit 30 kids.
If you are interested in helping out at VBS and are between the ages of 12-99 come and join the fun!!!
Call Patty for information on volunteering at 732-483-0360 ext 10
Want to get to know something more about who the parish staff is and what they are thinking?
Want to be able to have enough information about current Catholic issues so that one can have something informed to say in conversations about our Church?
Want to find some brief comments on the spiritual life to feed the soul and bring fresh perspective?
Want to comment on things?
Then, check St. Michael’s Facebook page
www.facebook.com/stmichaelwestend
The easiest way to regularly access the page is to bookmark it.(The page is an institutional one, not personal, so friending is not so easy).
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PADUAN MNISTRY
They’re YOUR Ministries
Finding Your Way
When things are in chaos and you are in a frenzy, ask yourself: “What is right about now?” Chances are, you already know what is wrong. And if you need someone to help you find peace and calm when things seem to be going wrong, a Stephen Minister can help you.
Last week, your Stephen and Paduan Ministers made 12 communion calls, 4 visits and 4 telephone calls.
We pray that we have helped to bring God’s love and peace to His people in need.
Our Stephen and Paduan Ministers are available for our
Parishioners to visit the sick, the elderly, and bring Communion. Our ministers will come to the home as well as make visits to the hospital and rehab center. Please contact us if you need us 732-483-0360, Ext. 20
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will meet on Wednesday in the Outreach Center located at 6 West End Court.
This Wednesday's Bible Study in the Outreach Center at 7:00pm will feature a video on the beginnings of the Church and the early Christian community.
All are welcome so come on by and check it out. No need to make a commitment. Come and meet some new people and travel through the Bible with us. Any questions call Patty at 732-483-0360 Ext. 10.
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DIVORCED, SEPARATED, AND WIDOWED MINISTRY
Our path through this life can be gentle one that is walked in love. This means love for ourselves and love for others. Sometimes it is difficult to love others. Sometimes it is more difficult to love ourselves than it is to love others. We are called in the Christian life not to be a push over as there are times we need to set boundaries. Sometimes we need to detach. We need to take care of ourselves. Sometimes it is hard to walk our path in love finding the balance between assertive action taken in our own best interests and love for others. We sometimes equate personal strength with being strong. But we naturally have days when we cannot push any harder, cannot hold back the self-doubt, cannot stop focusing on fear. We just cannot be strong. Sometimes need to just fall apart and need to give ourselves permission to fall apart. We don’t have to be the perpetual towers of strength. It is okay to be human. Our strength will continue.
Our group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Living Room in our Outreach Center located at 6 West End Ct., Long Branch N.J. For more information call Deacon Somma at 732-483-0360 ext 12. Our Topics this month are:
May 24 – Letting the Cycle Flow
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CHURCH RESTORATION PAGE
We have posted a new page that will keep parishioners up to date with regard to the church restoration project, both explaining the existing structural problems and at what point we are at in making the necessaary repairs. You can access the page by clicking here or the link in the box above.
PRAYER REQUEST PAGE
Answer to Last Weeks Question: While it is certainly true that a woman's body is greatly impacted by pregnancy, it is not true that abortion is simply a matter of her choosing to do something with her body. The fetus growing within her womb is a separate person with its own distinct genetic makeup. Abortion does not remove some part of the woman's body; it destroys the body of a separate, unique individual.
That said, the truth is that pro-lifers cannot "force" a women to choose life for her baby. Abortion is legal, and if it weren't, illegal abortion would still be an option. That is why we seek instead to inform women about the consequences of abortion and do what we can to help her choose life for her unborn child.
For Healing The Pain of Abortion - RACHELS VINEYARD. http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/
FACT: Until 2002, the most common treatment for symtoms of menopause was hormone replacement therapy (HRT), using hormones similar to those in combined oral contraceptives, but in lower doses. As use of HRT increased (61 million prescriptions at its height), breast cancer rates rose over 40 percent from the early 1980's through 2001. In 2002, however, the Women's Health Initiative trials in the use of HRT were abruptly halted due to findings of increased risks of breast cancer, heart disease, blood clots, and stroke. When the findings were published, many American women stopped using such HRT (down to 21 million prescriptions). The National Cancer Institute reports that breast cancer rates in women over age 50 then dropped 8.6 percent between 2001 and 2004.
QUESTION: Don't a majority of Americans support legal abortion? Answer will be in next weeks bulletin.
Love God, Love Neighbor, Love Yourself. Let's act together to end abortion and build a Culture of Truth and Love. Questions, more information, or to Stand up for Life call Raymond at 732-870-0427 or email rpr6@verizon.net
We have added a Prayer Request page to our website. All prayer requests will be forwarded to the Rosary Society, who will remember your intentions at the Communion Service every Saturday at 9 AM. To be taken to the Prayer Request page click here or on the link in the box above.
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Faith Direct
The people we serve in our area, and the ministries, programs and services we provide are what make St. Michael’s Church truly special!
Your financial support makes all of this work possible. Please consider enrolling in our electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Using Faith Direct is a simple way that your financial support can further benefit not only our parish, but those in the surrounding community.
Faith Direct offers efficiency and simplicity: you can make all of your contributions to St. Michael’s Church via automatic payment from your checking account or credit card.
Please visit www.faithdirect.net to securely enroll online by using our church code: NJ319.
Thank you.
In the Events Calendar below, if you would like more information on a specific event just click on that day in the calendar.
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