Year-End Giving
Adults
saintmichael.org/adults
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
ADULT COME-AND-SING DAY
Sunday, December 21 | 8 a.m. | Choir Loft
Interested in trying choir or enjoying a fun musical experience? Join us in the loft to rehearse with the adult choir for the 9 AM Traditional Service–no vestments or experience needed!
PRIME TIMERS’ JANUARY LUNCHEON
Thursday, January 8
Seven Bowls of Rice – Author Maria D’Antoni tells the harrowing story of her parent’s experiences during WWII, including her father’s ordeal surviving the horrors of the Bataan Death March, Japanese prisoner-ofwar camps and Hell Ships. The price of the meal is $18 if pre-paid online, $20 at the door. If paying at the door you must RSVP to Shelly Mathis at smathis25a@gmail.com.
Youth
saintmichael.org/youth
The following are special events in addition to Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m.
Mission & Outreach
saintmichael.org/outreach
Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org
Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org
TELA HONDURAS MISSION
Trip Dates: March 7 – 14, 2026
Serve all ages by providing dental services, leading Christian education activities, and completing construction projects. Sign up online. For more information, contact George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net.
ST. PHILIP’S CHRISTMAS STORE
Volunteers are needed for setup on Friday, December 19 at noon, to assist families on Saturday, Decemeber 20 at 7:30 a.m. and for takedown at 2 p.m.
Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! | YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday, December 17 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
Each Wednesday we will share a meal, gather for a time of worship, play games, and talk about what it means to live out our faith in everyday ways, both in large group and grade specific settings. This is the place where students can learn, grow, and connect with their friends throughout the school year.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 14 | 5 p.m. | Richardson Stars Center, 522 Centennial Blvd
Celebrate the season as we enjoy dinner together, hit the ice for skating, and warm up with some hot chocolate after. Don’t forget to wear your tackiest Christmas sweater for a night full of fun and festive cheer!
Children & Families
saintmichael.org/cfm
Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org
Children and Family Ministry provides parents and children, ages 0 –5th grade, with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faithful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming throughout the year allows families to deepen their connection with each other, God, and the Saint Michael community.
Help bring Christmas joy to families in need! Join the Men of Saint Michael in supporting St. Philip’s Christmas Store, which serves over 500 families each year. Be part of this wonderful tradition of giving! Contact Don McCoy at dmccoy@dgm247.com or David Cowling at davidcowling0100@gmail.com to volunteer.
JUBILEE PARK SPRING BOOK BUDDIES
A 30-minute commitment once-a-week Monday – Friday | 4:30 – 5 p.m. or 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Join Jubilee Park as a tutor this winter for its reading support program, Book Buddies, focused on providing additional reading instruction to students with the greatest need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy from January until Summer break. 15 to 30 tutors are needed. Orientation will occur virtually on Wednesday, January 7, from 5 – 5:30 p.m.
FOSTER ELEMENTARY TUTORING
Flexible times | Monday – Friday | Stephen C. Foster Elementary
Come be a part of our ministry at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School! We will resume tutoring students in kindergarten through 5th grade at Foster in January. As a tutor, you will support students in foundational education skills--particularly reading. The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students. Sign up online!