A portion from Bishop Knestout's Letter (dated March 16, 2020)

As anxiety and concerns about the possible spread of COVID-19 takes root throughout this land and so much of the world, the Lord is speaking to us, calling us to a deeper relationship with him.  This age may seem to be a time of fear and isolation, but we have an opportunity to see it in a new light, as a retreat into the desert with Our Lord and to encounter God in solitude and prayer.  As Psalm 91 says:
 

  
MASS

Pubilc Masses have been suspended until further notice.
This includes Sunday, Holy Day, and weekday Masses.

We will be livestreaming Daily Mass (Monday-Friday) at 12:15 PM and Sunday Mass at 11:15 AM.
PLEASE NOTE that these livestreamed Masses will be private Masses.
Stream Live: Facebook.com/stmikesvillage
Watch Previous Livestreams: https://www.saint-mikes.org/livestream

Bishop Knestout will livestream his private celebration of Sunday Mass until further notice for the faithful. 
More Info: www.richmonddiocese.org/livestream

RECONCILIATION

Regular Reconciliation times have been suspended until further notice.
Personal confession is available between 10 AM and 3 PM (Monday-Friday). 
Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment.
 

CHURCH CAMPUS HOURS

Parish Office: 10 AM - 3 PM
We encourage parishioners to conduct business with the Parish Office by either email or phone.
*UPDATED* Church Building & Lake House: 10 AM - 7 PM (effective March 30)
Parishioners may come at their discretion during the day for private prayer and personal devotion.
The Emergency Line will continue to be monitored.


MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings and events have been canceled until further notice.
 

PASTORAL VISITS

Lay visits to the homebound have been suspended until further notice.
 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We posted a Stations of the Cross recorded video.
Check it out here.
 

BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, & FUNERALS

Baptisms, weddings, and funerals will be allowed to be celebrated, but restricted to immediate family, and in any case, fewer than 10 people.
 

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS

Elementary

• The Elementary Program has been canceled.
• Families will receive emails with at-home activities for families to keep living and learning about our faith at-home.
• At-home families should continue working through their Gospel Weekly curriculum.
• A decision regarding Preschool and Kindergarten classes that run until April will be made at a later date.
• First Communion families should continue working at home with the Blessed curriculum.  We are working on a plan for the Parent/Child Retreat portion of the preparation.  Families should look for their weekly Blessed email for further details.

Youth

• All Youth Ministry in-person activities are on hiatus until further notice.
• Stay connected with our Youth Ministry Flocknotes and Instagram for digital content.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions requests should be conducted over the phone.  Please call the Parish Office.
 

SCRIP SALES

SCRIP Sales have been suspended until further notice.

GIVING

Many people have asked how they can continue to financially support St. Michael Parish when Masses are suspended.   As you may know, the St. Michael operating budget is 100% dependent on offertory donations throughout the year.  About 45% of our donations come through electronic giving, primarily through WeShare and autodraft.  The balance of giving comes through the Sunday collection.   With the suspension of Masses, we will lose about half of our income.
 
It is also true that during this crisis, many people will suffer financial hardship through the temporary loss of employment, a reduction in investment-based retirement income, or the need to support other family members.  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is ready to assist during this time.
 
Keeping in mind both of these realities, we ask that you consider the following, remembering that no one is expected to financially endanger themselves or their family:
 
Please continue to support St. Michael Parish through your donations.

• Mail in your usual donation amount by check.
• Use WeShare, our online giving platform (click here). You can set up one-time or recurring donations using your bank account or credit card. If you previously have not set up your account in WeShare, you can do so easily. Remember, you have total control over your giving using WeShare.
• You can text stmikes to 555888. This will connect you directly to our WeShare giving platform, and you easily can set up your online giving details.

Please consider a donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. 

• You can donate to them through our WeShare platform.

In this time period, St. Michael Parish has suspended discretionary spending. We are focused on carefully stewarding the donations of our parishioners so that the essential work of the Church can continue.  We will be here throughout this time of crisis—we are here for you. Please help us maintain that presence as you are able. 
 
You are in our prayers. Please keep us in yours.
 

*NEW* OUTREACH - OUR LADY OF LOURDES FOOD PANTRY

Please do not just drop off items.
Call Joan (804-262-7315 ext. 6) at Our Lady of Lourdes to set up a drop-off time for your donations.

Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry is in need of the following items:

• stewed/diced tomatoes
• peanut butter (small jars)
• Jiffy mix
• fruit
• crackers
• protein granola bars
• soup (small cans)
• pork and beans (small cans)