Experiencing the Eucharist

Experiencing the Eucharist

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke give us a glimpse into what it was like during the Last Supper, where the Holy Eucharist was first celebrated. It is one of ​only ​two moments in Scripture where Jesus models a Sacrament​ for our sake – the other being his...
The Eucharist Outside Church Buildings

The Eucharist Outside Church Buildings

As the Assistant for Pastoral Care,​ I would like to ​build ​aware​ness ​of an unnoticed but important ministry here at St. Michael’s by-the-Sea. This ministry is aimed at reaching out to members of our Church ​family ​who cannot attend ​Mass​ ​due to​illness or other...
Arr! VBS Shipwrecked be a Success!

Arr! VBS Shipwrecked be a Success!

During VBS, St. Michael’s welcomed around 70 children each day where they learned that Jesus rescues – when you’re lonely, when you worry, when you struggle, when you do wrong, and when you’re powerless. We shared modern-day and Biblical faith stories, played games,...
Ordinary Time?

Ordinary Time?

Nothing can seem extraordinary until you have discovered what is ordinary ​- CS Lewis In the Christian liturgical year, we have times for all things. Advent is anticipation, Christmas is celebrating the birth of Our Lord, Lent is for inner reflection, Easter is...

The Happy Place – What and Where is it?

One of the great blessings of the body of Christ is experiencing the depth and breadth of giftedness of its many members. Among her myriad contributions to the local community, St. Michael’s parishioner Alma Sisco-Smith is an active member of the Friends of...