Adults
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The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
ADULT COME-AND-SING DAY
Sunday, December 21 | 8 a.m. | Choir Loft
Interested in trying choir or enjoying a fun musical experience? Join us in the loft to rehearse with the adult choir for the 9 AM Traditional Service–no vestments or experience needed!
PRIME TIMERS’ JANUARY LUNCHEON
Thursday, January 8
Seven Bowls of Rice – Author Maria D’Antoni tells the harrowing story of her parent’s experiences during WWII, including her father’s ordeal surviving the horrors of the Bataan Death March, Japanese prisoner-ofwar camps and Hell Ships. The price of the meal is $15, cash or check at the door. For more info, contact Shelly Mathis at smathis25a@gmail.com.
Youth
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Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
Season 24
Advent 2025
New
Episodes
Every Weekday, Now – December 24, 2025
At Christmas, our children sing, “Jesus, light of the world, hope and salvation for all the earth!” We are the light of the world, so let your light shine!
The following are special events in addition to Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m.
Mission & Outreach
saintmichael.org/outreach
Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org
Allison Nors, anors@saintmichael.org
TELA HONDURAS MISSION
Trip Dates: March 7 – 14, 2026
Serve all ages by providing dental services, leading Christian education activities, and completing construction projects. Sign up online. For more information, contact George Baldwin, gbinvest@swbell.net.
ST. PHILIP’S CHRISTMAS STORE
Volunteers are needed for setup on Friday, December 19 at noon, to assist families on Saturday, Decemeber 20 at 7:30 a.m. and for takedown at 2 p.m.
YOUTH ADVENT SERVICE PROJECTS
Wednesday, December 10 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
Join us on the first two Wednesdays of Advent as we share a meal, sing carols, and offer our time serving two of our local mission partners!
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 14 | Richardson Stars Center, 522 Centennial Blvd
Celebrate the season as we enjoy dinner together, hit the ice for skating, and warm up with some hot chocolate after. Don’t forget to wear your tackiest Christmas sweater for a night full of fun and festive cheer!
Children & Families
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Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org
CHORISTERS SING AT NORTHPARK
Wednesday, December 10 | 5 p.m.
Last year, our Treble Choristers spread Christmas cheer at NorthPark Mall, and they are coming back again. Head to NorthPark to shop and enjoy the sounds of the season from some of our young, talented musicians.
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Help bring Christmas joy to families in need! Join the Men of Saint Michael in supporting St. Philip’s Christmas Store, which serves over 500 families each year. Be part of this wonderful tradition of giving! Contact Don McCoy at dmccoy@dgm247.com or David Cowling at davidcowling0100@gmail.com to volunteer.
JUBILEE PARK SPRING BOOK BUDDIES
A 30-minute commitment once-a-week Monday – Friday | 4:30 – 5 p.m. or 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Join Jubilee Park as a tutor this winter for its reading support program, Book Buddies, focused on providing additional reading instruction to students with the greatest need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy from January until Summer break. 15 to 30 tutors are needed. Orientation will occur virtually on Wednesday, January 7, from 5 – 5:30 p.m.
FOSTER ELEMENTARY TUTORING
Flexible times | Monday – Friday | Stephen C. Foster Elementary
Come be a part of our ministry at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School! We will resume tutoring students in kindergarten through 5th grade at Foster in January. As a tutor, you will support students in foundational education skills--particularly reading. The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students. Sign up online!