This commission of the Parish Council provides time for fun and hospitality including seasonal special events, pancake breakfasts, coffee hours and other activities to create a sense of belonging and family within the parish.
Decorates the church for special liturgies.
To develop and highlight evangelization efforts in the parish to include parishioners, friends and guests, then reaching out to the wider community.
This diocesan ministry is headed by parishioner Marion Johnson. Since Holy Family Parish, Springfield, merged with St. Michael’s, parishioners can share in this ministry. Examples of ministry are the student backpack project, contributing to children in parochial schools and evangelization. For more information please contact Marion Johnson 413-543-4861 or 413-563-7518.
This is a Catholic Lay organization under the guidance of St. Peter Claver, who was the “apostolate of presence to slaves” showing they were human beings. The Knights aspire to true manhood and the Ladies to Christian Womanhood by promoting friendship, unity and charity through Catholic action. The Knights and Ladies are involved in community service within the Church. This is a diocesan ministry.
For more information contact: Knights: Michael Jones 413-348-3141, Ladies: Sharon Harris, 413-788-6822 or cell 413-427-9664.
Join us between the 8:30am Mass and the start of the 10am Mass on Sundays in the Bishop Marshall Center. Volunteers provide coffee, juice and donuts. This is a fine time to socialize and meet members of the parish. Hosted by the Black Catholic Apostolate.
This great tradition from the merged Holy Family Parish was brought to St. Michael’s by the Black Catholic Apostolate and the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver so that all parishioners and friends could share foods created by members along with pork. It is another way that helps bring us together as a diverse parish family.
Prayed before the 12:10 pm daily Mass, Monday-Friday in the Holy Spirit Chapel.
Prayed from 10:00am-12noon every second Thursday of the month concluding with Mass at 12:10pm. The Vigil includes the recitation of the Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
“Morning Star”: If you are interested in seeking union with Mary through imitation of her, this group uses the writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort as a guide. Tuesdays after the 12:10 pm Mass in the Bishop Marshal Center.
This Latino prayer group meets Wednesdays 7-9 pm Holy Spirit Chapel. Leader: Carlos D. Marrero 413-364-8304.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal “United in Christ” is a spiritual movement within the Catholic Church that emphasizes the availability of the power and many gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer and the need for a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ in order to live life to the fullest. United in Christ meets Tuesdays 7-9 pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Leader: Antonio Lugo 413-204-0215.
Tuesdays 6-7 pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel.
One family takes the Chalice home and prays for vocations for one week. Leader: Caliz Peregrino.
This offers an opportunity to take the Pilgrim image home and pray in front of it during the week and bring it back the next Sunday for the 11:45am Mass. Leader: Dorinda Poitier.
Dolly Garzon “Rayitos de Luz” Tuesdays 10-11am. Legion of Mary prays the Rosary.
On the first Friday of the month from September-June, a 7:30am Mass is celebrated in the Holy Spirit Chapel that is followed by a speaker and continental breakfast in the Bishop Marshal Center.