by Staff | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
As the Assistant for Pastoral Care, I would like to build awareness 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 toillness or other...
by Staff | Jul 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Staff | Jul 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Staff | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Staff | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Kids are out of school and the Southern California heat is starting turn up. It is an exciting time that brings long days, late nights, adventures, and freedom! Like many living in San Diego, I did not grow up here. I’m a transplant from Oregon. The Pacific...
by Staff | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
After my father died I enjoyed many evenings sitting at the table after dinner with my mother talking about people: family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and shared experiences. My mother was blessed with a very happy childhood and loved to reminisce about her...
by Staff | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
“I volunteer as tribute!” This is one of those unforgettable lines in The Hunger Games book and movie series. Katniss volunteers in place of her little sister Primrose to fight in the Hunger Games (a fight to the death among the children selected from each...
