WelcomeWelcome 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 Breaking NewsVISITING TEAM EVALUATION OF ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL. A Visiting Team appointed by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools undertook an evaluation of the St. Michael School last Spring. The Visiting Team found that the school has done a very effective job of identifying strengths and weaknesses and areas of needed improvement. It also found that the school met all of the Middle States standards for accreditation. The Team noted the school's need to increase enrollment and observed that "this school is one of the best kept secrets in the communities you serve." [Click here to read the full report] Coming EventsImportant Reminders for the Summer -- If you are planning a trip out of town this summer, you can find a church to attend while you are away. Travelers can go to http://www.masstimes.org and search by country, city, or zip code. It is a good idea to contact the church to confirm the location and mass times. You can also maintain your weekly offertory commitment to St. Michael’s Church while you are away by mailing in your gift or participating in the ParishPay program. ParishPay provides our parishioners with the opportunity to make their offertory contribution automatically from their bank account or credit card. If you are interested in this automated offertory, enrollment forms are available in the rectory or in the vestibule of the church. You can also enroll online at www.parishpay.com. 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 ArticlesDeacon A. John Marinari. Deacon Marinari died on Monday, August 2, 2010. In 1986, he was assigned to St. Michael the Archangel where he served until his retirement from active ministry in 2002. Many parishioners will remember him from his service at the parish. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Parish at 10103 Georgia Avenue. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Further details may be found in the attached Archdiocesan letter. Irene Elizabeth Heavey. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel for Irene Heavey on Friday, June 16, 2010. Monsignor Tolentino presided at the mass, assisted by Fr. Michael Briese and Deacon Ronald Ealey. Read more Madeline Johnson recognized for dedicated service. Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Young Adults St. Michael's Parish Council Holds Election St. Michael's Volunteers Celebrated at the 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Read More The May cash flow statements for the church and school have been posted on the Finance Council page and new reports will be published there monthly (click for details) Sodality Communion Brunch 2010 Bishop Knestout has requested that Archdiocesan parishes post the attached Catholic Standard article on the generosity of Archdiocesan parishioners to those in need. (click here for the article) Looking for older news articles? Please visit our news archive. |
