Latest Posts
Rectory Update: Almost Done!
posted on May 6, 2021 Not much to report at the Rectory, as the punch list is nearly complete. We spread the gravel under the deck, the backsplash tile in the kitchen was installed, the faulty vents on the roof were replaced and some additional electrical work was com...
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Annual Parish Events / Shrine Mont Parish Weekends
Shrine Mont Weekend: Register Now!
posted on May 3, 2021 St. Michael's annual weekend at Shrine Mont will be September 17-19. Shrine Mont is a great time for all ages! Please join fellow parishioners for a period of reflection, relief, and relaxation in an inspiring outdoor setting. Officially, Shri...
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Rectory Update
posted on Apr 29, 2021 Most of the work at the Rectory has been completed. The work they did on the kitchen, basement, porch and deck is beautiful, and most importantly, the house is now structurally solid. Given all of the additional work required, we are grateful th...
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More Excitement at the Rectory
posted on Apr 15, 2021 A huge thanks to Roy Searles, partner with Authentic Construction, who just happened to be up on the ladder and noticed that the electrical ground wire and the power line into the house had been chewed by squirrels. The ground wire was completely...
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Rectory Construction Update: Week Three
posted on Apr 1, 2021 Construction of the deck began this week with the ledger boards, posts and joists being installed before the rain mid-week. Two dump truck loads of soil were used to back fill the posts and regrade under the deck to move water away from the house...
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Rectory Construction Update: Week 2
posted on Mar 29, 2021 We’re on the third dumpster at the Rectory as the necessary demolition was more extensive than originally anticipated. In addition to the collapsing ceilings in the kitchen and basement, as the deck was demolished it was discovered that it was ...
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More Challenges and Opportunities at the Rectory
posted on Mar 23, 2021 Construction began this week at the rectory, and unfortunately during the initial demolition, numerous additional problems have been discovered. Much of the renovation that was done in the 1980’s was not done to building code, and has resulted ...
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Parish Communications
Diocesan E-News
posted on Mar 1, 2021 In our continually evolving circumstances, we've all been anxious to have the most current status updates, especially the status of worship protocols and regathering for public worship. As I've explained, many of our policies are guided by the Of...
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Care of Creation
Creation Care: Native Plant Webinars
posted on Feb 27, 2021 February 27, 2021: Are you interested in learning more about what you can do in your own yard or balcony to contribute to the care of God’s creation, and why we are focused on native plants at St. Michael’s to address this call? Wou...
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Outreach / Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
AFAC Food Drive
posted on Feb 18, 2021 February 18, 2021: Thank you to all who generously donated pasta and cereal for our food drive on Saturday for the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), despite the terrible weather conditions. We collected 194 pounds for our neighbors in need...
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