Our Story
More than 140 years ago, a group of courageous Catholics
began the marvelous work of building a church, a sign to the entire
community of a living faith. Mostly immigrants possessing few earthy
goods, they still were strong in their hope, generous in their spirit of
sacrifice, and far sighted in their vision. Other generations have
followed, each with the same enduring qualities. We are their heirs.
In gratitude and pride, we cannot be less committed.
Our church has served our community well. Its walls have witnessed
some wonderful happenings - the Sacraments of Initiation, the weddings, our
attendance at the Holy Sacrifice - joyful events, all. Then, too, were
those occasion when we brought a friend or relative here in solemn fashion
for a final visit as they left us to return to the Lord.
Parishioners can reminisce about their personal attachments to the
venerable building, recalling the many pleasant experiences of the past,
especially those periods of blessing when the Lord seemed so near.
They can recall some friends, now passed away, who always sat at a
particular place during Sunday Mass. They can remember the many
priests who celebrated Mass, men who brought comfort at an opportune time,
perhaps even one who officiated at their wedding, baptized their children or
who brought Communion to an ill relative. They can recall the devoted
teachers, many of them Sisters, who labored here endeavoring to instill a
respect for God and country in their young charges - women (and a few men)
whose legacy of imparting a sound education will not be forgotten.
Saint Michael Church has helped us to love, serve and worship the Lord.
We are thankful for its blessings. Recently, we completely renovated
our church to make it more comfortable but also more beautiful and
inspiring. Our school has also undergone extensive renovation and
recently we opened a new state-of-the art technology center in the
former convent building, now the annex for our school. We welcome you!
Come, join us!
If you are new to the parish please introduce yourself after Mass. We
want to know and serve you. We hope you will support your parish by
your prayers, your presence and your talents. Please visit or call the
rectory office to register. Thank you.
