Welcome to St. Michael's Church
Holy Baptism and Communion at 10 with music for voices and organ
led by Renée Brown, organist/choir director, and Stephanie Dean, soprano
We will welcome someone and bid someone farewell:
Riley Therese Davenport will be baptized and made a member of Christ’s Church.
And we will thank Renée for her year of music making with us.
July 28, 2024 ~ The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday's Gospel Story
This Week’s Inspiration:
Patrick Twomey on the Loaves and Fishes:
“What is the food Jesus offers? Barley bread and fish represent a kind of Eucharist. He took, he blessed, he distributed, and all were satisfied. In sacramental communion and the innumerable sacramentals of creation, Jesus gives himself, the riches of his glory, to strengthen our inner being. He dwells in our hearts so that we are rooted and grounded in love. Our emptiness becomes the fullness of God.”
Recent services:
The Rev. Michael L. Bradley, Rector
cell: 603.661.7860
email: rector@stmichaelsgpw.org
St. Michael’s Book Group
Saturday, July 20
10 am in the Lounge
Our discussion book, Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus, “follows singular single mother Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist in a man’s world - America in the 1960’s - as she becomes an unlikely cooking-show host sensation.” The show is meant to be fluff, but Elizabeth is anything but that. This is a smart, charming, heartwarming and often witty story, but it covers head on the serious themes of misogyny, bigotry, religion, family and self-worth. Elizabeth not only looks for the truth; she tells it.
Whether you have attended Book Group in the past, or would just like to come for this discussion, everyone is welcome!
For more information, contact Elaine Backhurst at 313-884-6718.
Important Dates in July
Saturday, July 27 at 11am
Requiem Eucharist for Nancy Huckins
Sunday, July 28 at 10am
Holy Baptism of Riley Therese Davenport
and
A Farewell Celebration for Renee Brown
at Crossroads of Michigan in Detroit
as part of the Vacation Bible School.
Around the Grounds...changes
We have been installing various solar lights as we experiment with a new exterior lighting design.
These are photos of the bell tower and labyrinth in the early evening.
The windows at St. Michael’s are the work of Willet Stained Glass and Decorating Company of Philadelphia. Willet windows are noted for their brilliant use of reds and blues, combining aspects of medieval glass design with a modern approach.
In this photo, the two sanctuary windows, depicting St. George and St. Michael, glow brilliantly as the mid-summer sun lingers low in the western sky.
Jane’s Walk
A place to ease your mind and refresh your spirit
... one step at a time.
Browse The Shop on Fridays and Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm
and
the last Sunday of the month after worship
Receiving on Fridays by appointment.
Call 313-884-7840
between 10 am–2 pm on Monday or Friday
We are grateful for donations!
Please bring your items to the Shop
on Mondays and Fridays
between 10 am and 2 pm
For meeting information
call (313) 831-5550
For meeting information
call (866) 504-6974