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Welcome to the website of St. Michael the Archangel parish, located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. We are a vibrant, multicultural urban Roman Catholic parish. Read More

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SAME MASS, DIFFERENT WORDS: Learn About the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
Beginning on the weekend of November 26-27, the first Sunday of Advent, the St. Michael the Archangel community and English-speaking Catholics throughout the world are now praying with the Roman Missal, Third Edition.   (Read More) 

THE NOVEMBER CASH FLOW STATEMENTS for the church and school have been posted on the Finance Council page (click for details)

NOVEMBER PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES POSTED Click here to go to the Parish Council Page

Coming Events

St. Michael the Archangel School Open House (click here for more details)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 -- 9am-11am and  Sunday, January 29, 2012 -- 12pm-2pm

St. Michael's Knights of Columbus  -  Pit Beef and Oyster Roast  -  Friday February 3, 2012
(Click here for more details) (Click here for driving instructions)

Mardi Gras Dance - Presented by the St. Michael the Archangel School - Saturday February 4, 2010
(click here for more details)

S.O.M.E. -- St. Michael provides meals to the needy in our community through S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat). Please bring your casserole to the area outside the Williamsburg Room Sunday February 5, 2012, between 7:45AM and 12:00 Noon. (Click here for this month's recipe)

Parish Council Meeting -- February 6, 2012
The next Parish Council meeting on February 6, 2012 will include a presentation on the Worship and Vocation parts of the Pastoral Strategic Plan. Parishioners are encouraged to submit any question or concerns they would like to have covered during the meeting regarding the Worship and Vocation parts of the Pastoral Strategic Plan by January 27, 2012. A copy of the plan can be accessed from the parish website (click here) or from the rectory office. Emails should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Attn: Monsignor Worship and Vocation Questions" in the subject line. Parish Council meetings are open to the Parish community. Click here to go to the Parish Council Page

Visiting Silver Spring? - You are welcomed at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Click here for mass times. Click here for directions to St. Michael’s Church.

News Articles

Monsignor's Advent Letter to the St. Michael Parish (Click Here)
Carta de Monseñor de Adviento a la parroquia de San Miguel (Clic aquí)

SCHOOL CONSULTATION MEETING.  On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, a consultation meeting was held to discuss the future of the St. Michael the Archangel School.  The Archdiocese requires consultation meetings when certain potentially unsustainable economic conditions represent challenges to the viability of an Archdiocesan School.  Click here for more details about the consultation meeting.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO PARISHIONERS.  The annual financial report and accompanying letter from Monsignor Tolentino has been sent to parishioners.  Monsignor's letter speaks to the command and demand of faithful stewardship and asks each of us to reflect prayerfully on our support for the parish.  Click on these links for the letter: [English] [Spanish].  The annual financial report summarizes the income and expenses for the past fiscal year (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011).  In  addition, it gives a breakdown of the parish's giving pattern for an average Sunday. [Click here for a copy of the annual financial report.]  Monthly income and expense statements are posted on the Finance Council page Click here to go to the Finance Council Page.

Michaelmas - St. Michael's Patron Feast Day
The St. Michael the Archangel Parish community celebrated its patron saint on Saturday, October 1, 2011 with a day full of prayer, work and socializing. (Read More)

Pastoral Strategic Plan 2011-2016 / Plan Estratégico Pastoral 2011-2016
The St. Michael the Archangel Parish Council is proud to present to the St. Michael Parish Community the 2011-2016 Pastoral Strategic Plan.  Click here for the complete version. Click here for the summary version.

La de San Miguel Arcángel del Consejo Parroquial se enorgullece en presentar a la comunidad parroquial de San Miguel el Plan Estratégico Pastoral 2011-2016. Haga clic aquí para la versión completa. Haga clic aquí para la versión resumida.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FIRST ANNUAL CRAB FEAST - Enjoying an evening of Maryland blue crabs, entertainment, and lighthearted fun the St. Michael the Archangel Council of the Knights of Columbus presented their First Annual Crab Feast. [Read More]

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