parish office hours - findlaystmichael.org and i will be moving back home to lansing, ... st. gerard...

Name Ext Fr. Mike Zacharias 334 Fr. Scott Woods 332 Msgr. Mike Hohenbrink Dow Campbell 335 Suzanne Nickerson 336 Ben Koval 328 Geri Leibfarth 333 Alyssa Brown 327 John Mathers Debbie Benson 325 Kerry Clapper 331 Mary Umbs 324 Theresa Fisher 325 Amy Holzwart 222 Deacon Mike Eier 223 Charlene Wilkins 221

Main Church & Parish Offices 750 Bright Road, Findlay, OH 45840

419-422-2646

www.findlaystmichael.org

Downtown Church 617 West Main Cross Street, Findlay, OH 45840

St. Michael School 723 Sutton Place, Findlay, OH 45840

419-423-2738

www.findlaystmichaelschool.org

Parish Office Hours

Staff Position Pastor: Associate Pastor: Senior Status Priest: Business Manager: Bookkeeper: Liturgy & Music Director: Religious Education Director: Youth Ministries Director: Facilities Manager: Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Saturday Secretary: School Principal: School Asst. Principal: School Secretary:

DEACONS

Mike Eier, Armando Gonzalez, David Sadler, Keith Talbert, and Robert Billmaier (Retired)

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Please visit our website www.findlaystmichael.org or call the parish office 419-422-2646.

FifthSundayofOrdinaryTime

February4,2018

Attention Cross Stitchers - We Need YOU!!!

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) has a very special project and needs your help if you are a person who enjoys doing cross stitch. It's a simple project, and you'll have several months to complete it. What a wonderful way to welcome our candidates! Please call Millie Berger, at 419-424-0165 after 6:00pm if you can help. Thank you!

Vocation Thoughts

There are painful dimensions to the path toward holiness. We’re all familiar with the expression “no pain no gain.” Expelling sin from our lives can be difficult even painful. Expanding our hearts, minds, and souls takes work. Letting go of lesser cares and filling us up with God’s love can be a challenge. The temptation may be to put off the heavy lifting until later.

Despite its painful dimensions, the journey toward holiness is worth it. To find the pearl of great price we must get rid of the junk in our lives. Falling in love with God means letting go of the world. Whatever our difficulties - holiness is worth the journey.

LiturgiesfortheWeek

MAIN CHURCH

MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 7:00 AM John O’Leary

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 7:00 AM Marge Ryan

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 7:00 AM Pat Wall

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8 7:00 AM Bradley Gill - Anniversary Joe McLaughlin

*8:15 AM NO MASS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9 7:00 AM Winkeljohn and Seman Families

*9:00 AM ALL SCHOOL Mass 15th Anniversary of the Dedication of Church Merle and Jenelle Hohman

*If school is delayed or cancelled on a regular school Mass day, that Mass will be cancelled. If we delay on an All School Mass

day, that Mass will be rescheduled for 1:00pm.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10 8:00 AM Richard and Ruth Rinebolt

4:30 PM Harriet Boney Marilyn Boney Martin Ellerbrock Lorraine Griffin Pheiffer and Schroeder Families

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 10:00 AM John and Janice Burger Bernie Kreinbrink - Anniversary Ginny McDonald

12:00 PM Catharine Bone Terry Egan Finsel and Schiavinato Families Brigitte Healy Love Family

6:00 PM Mylen and Nolen Newberry

DOWNTOWN CHURCH

MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 12:10 PM Mary Jo Urschalitz

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 12:10 PM Mary Stoll

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 7:30 AM Aelker and Schroeder Families

9:00 AM For the People of the Parish

Monday - Thursday

Friday

Saturday

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St.MichaeltheArchangelParish

www.&indlaystmichael.org

Change.

I have constantly heard throughout my career that no one likes change. Change is messy. Change is scary. Change is hard. Well, I would like to suggest that it is not change, but transition, that we all seem to dislike so much. The transition period that accompanies change is the period of time with all the shuffling, moving, and adjustments. Change is the end product and that product tends to be positive.

I must admit to you that I, too, am not such a huge fan of transition. Especially transitions that take place within a short period of time. My wife and I have moved to two different cities in two years, and let me tell you, moving is not my favorite. I hate packing! However, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you all that we are moving again.

Many of you may know by now that at the end of June Elizabeth and I will be moving back home to Lansing, MI. We are moving to be with our families after our baby is born. I have tried to tell many of you in person, but there is unfortunately no way to meet with all of you face to face. For that I apologize. Please know that this was an exceptionally bittersweet decision as we have come to love this community and the city of Findlay. It seems that the right decisions are always the hardest.

A little while ago, I was contacted by my pastor from St. Gerard (our home parish) and was asked if I would consider moving home to be their music director. Elizabeth and I grew up in that community, and both of our parents are a two-minute drive from the church. After much prayer and conversation, we decided to accept. We both knew in our hearts that the Holy Spirit was leading us home even if this meant leaving St. Mike’s.

This timeline is not ideal, and believe me that when I took this position at St. Michael I had no intention of leaving so soon. However, the best way to make God laugh is to tell him your plan, right? Please know that this decision was made for my family and nothing more. I have loved getting to know all of you so well.

Fr. Mike and I are putting a plan in place for finding my replacement, and we will be posting the position soon. The goal is to have someone a few months before I leave so I can help train the new director. I am not leaving you all in the lurch! Just know that you are still stuck with me for now, and I will continue to give 110% to our music ministry.

I ask that you please keep Elizabeth and I in your prayers as we prepare for the birth of our child in May and make this transition. Please know that my prayers continue to be for you all and our parish community. My door is always open if you wish to talk or have any questions.

All the best, Ben

NEW - Parish Outreach Ministry

In the Word of God it tells us in Matthew 11:11 that even as great as John the Baptist was ushering in the Christ, the Savior of the world, we are greater than he if we believe in Who the Christ is, and why He took on flesh. Jesus tells us that He came to serve and not be served. As the New Year begins, where do we stand in the kingdom of heaven on earth? Are we hoping to be ministered to, or are we submitting our lives to the beliefs of the Son of God? Are we constantly seeking gifts from the Lord, or are we sharing the gifts that we possess with those in need? The Outreach Ministry at St. Michael Parish is moving forward with its vision. “We the people of St. Michael Parish, led by the gospel of Jesus Christ, Will welcome you when you are estrangedG.Feed you when you are hungryG.Give you drink when you are thirstyG.Clothe you when you are nakedG.Care for you when you are illG.Visit you when you are in imprisoned. Truly I tell you, whatever you do for the least of these, you do for Me, and the righteous will have eternal life.” During this year, we will be seeking assistance from our parish to accomplish our vision. The sharing of our time, our treasure and our talents, will be necessary for us to fulfill the vision set up by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I would like to send out a big “THANK YOU” to our parish for opening their hearts to those in need over the past years. Backyard Mission, Habitat for Humanity, collections for Christian Clearing House and Women’s Resource Center, Share the Harvest, and Adopt a Family are just a few of the examples of following the Gospel.

Our school has also been very instrumental in reaching out to those who may need assistance. Taking up collections for Adopt a Family, donating hundreds of jars of PB&J, collecting mittens for little cold hands and holding a diaper drive are just a few of the awesome ways our SMS have helped.

Our Discipleship program has collected items for Hope House and assisted in the funding of the Belize Mission in Central America. Our Youth Ministry has assisted those who cannot rake their lawns with the program called Rake and Run, raking 20 lawns. GG.”THANK YOU”GG.

Along with the above mentioned ministries, there are many, many more ministries and individuals who have reached out and served rather than being servedG.. “THANK YOU”G...

The Outreach Ministry office is open two days a week on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Along with calling those who signed up for assistance during Share the Harvest and Adopt a Family to check on them, we also will meet individually with anyone who may need assistance in understanding their situation and how to attain their goals in life.

The Kingdom of Heaven on earth is alive and doing well, especially here at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.

God Bless, Deacon Dave

Daily Scripture ReadingsDaily Scripture ReadingsDaily Scripture ReadingsDaily Scripture Readings

Sunday Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39

Monday Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday Saint Paul Miki and Companion, Martyrs 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106: 3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40; Mk 7:24-30

Friday 1 Kg 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday Saint Scholastica, Virgin 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11: 1 Cor 10:31—11:1; Mk 1:40-45

In marriage, we vow to take our partnerGto have and to holdGin sickness and in health. While sickness takes many forms, some more serious than others, even the common cold can burden our ability to fulfill our vows causing emotional stress and annoying lifestyle interruptions. Being sick can dampen the cheeriest demeanors making it harder to love and be loved. It often takes overwhelming circumstances to remind us how much we rely on each other, and how much we need prayer. To strengthen our immunity to physical sickness (and resulting marital stress) we can wash our hands, and take our vitamins, but most importantly strengthen our bond through daily prayer that the healing touch of Jesus brings relief and energy to our bodies and hearts.

Couples Corner

RCIA Team Meeting will be held on Wed., February 7 at 6:30pm in the Marian Room.

A Lenten Program - The Seven “I Am” Sayings of Jesus begins Wednesday, February 21. Please visit our parish website for more information.

MERCY AND INCLUSIVENESS

Charity, pa�ence, and tenderness are very

beau�ful gi�s. If you have them,

you want to share them with others. - Pope Francis

Pastoral Advisory Council's response

to your Survey & Synod

• Simply say “‘I’m sorry” when you’re wrong.

• Plan an outdoor hike, or if it’s too cold, play a board game as a family.

• Take time each day to spend 30 minutes in conversation with your family.

• Offer to babysit for a single mom.

• Forgive someone a debt and never bring it

up again.

• Ask someone “How are you really doing?”

And then really listen to their response.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

• Attend Eucharistic Exposition.

• Record your blessings and answered

prayers.

• Mentor a young believer.

MYSTICISM - THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD a mid-winter retreat led by Fr. Marty Nassr OLC Retreat House, Carey, OH February 9-11

We all have mystical experiences, but we’re not all mystics. How can we learn how to live a mystically driven life? We will explore this topic, gleaning some insights from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI and from the “mystical” Gospel of John.

For more information about this retreat, please visit www.olcshrine.com and click on RETREAT or call Brother Randy at 419-396-7970 or email at [email protected]


February4,2018

Tiffin St. Mary’s to offer Study Series on the Mass

Have you ever wanted to gain a new and deeper appreciation of the Mass and a more lively relationship with Christ? Join Msgr. Rick Hilgarnter and Fr. John Dowsey for three scripture study sessions, as they walk us through the Mass from beginning to end, explaining the richness of this great gift we have so readily available. The 4th week will be Bishop Robert Barron’s chapter from his award-winning video series, Catholicism.

This 4 week series will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm on February 19, 26 and March 5, 12. A morning session will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:15am on February 21, 28 and March 7,14. The series will be held in Room 22 of St. Mary’s School, Tiffin. Register by calling Joe or Anita Marovich at 201-218-6599. All are welcome!



Join SoulCore Leader, Lisa Todd, to nourish body, mind & soul with SoulCore - a prayer

experience that combines the prayers of the rosary with core strengthening, stretching

and func�onal movement. All are welcome. Visit www.soulcore.com for more

informa�on.

SoulCore will be offered for six weeks on Thursday evenings during Lent beginning

February 15. This one-hour class will be held in the Family Chapel (cry room) of the

Main Church at 5:30pm. There is no cost, but for those who are able, a dona�on may

be given to support Deacon Dave's ministry. Dress in comfortable clothing or

sportswear and bring a fitness mat if you have one.

Contact Lisa Todd at [email protected] for addi�onal informa�on.


February4,2018



2018 K of C Bus Trip

Our destination this year will be New York City for 5 days and 4 nights. We will depart from St. Michael the Archangel Church at 6:30am on Thursday, September 6 and return on Monday, September 10.

For $1279 (per person double occupancy), you will receive Motor Coach transportation to the Marriott Springhill Suites (Times Square Area), 2 Dinners and 4 Breakfasts, including a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of New York. We will visit the 9/11 Museum, Intrepid Sea and Space Museum and see the Broadway musical “The Lion King.” Also included is a sightseeing tour of Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy and Times Square. We will attend Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. There will be free time to explore on your own.

Contact Jack Ritchie at [email protected] or 419-348-3159 if interested.

Catholic Singles Alive!

Today, Sunday, February 4, Catholic Singles Alive! will be dining out at Cracker Barrel, 1031 Interstate Ct., Findlay. Please join us at 1:15pm for good food and great conversation!

For more information about these or any CSA activity, please contact Peggy Schmitz at 567-208-2344.

IRELAND

Join us July 25 through August 2, 2018 for a

pilgrimage to Northern Ireland! Celebrate Mass in

Knock, Ireland where Mary, St. Joseph, St. John the

Evangelist, angels and Jesus appeared.

For more informa�on, please contact Dcn. Dave

Sadler at 419-424-9980.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Ac vity Center

750 Bright Rd., Findlay, OH

Sunday, February 25

10:30am - 4:30pm

For an appointment please call 1-800-RED CROSS or

visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code

STMICHAELEAST.

St. Mary's Catholic School is looking for an elementary principal for the 2018-2019 school year for Grades Pre-K through Grade 8. We value a strong Catholic Education for our children, academic excellence and a close personal connection to our students. We specifically try to aid our children in living out the Gospel message spiritually, academically, socially and physically. A significant ministry of the Church and School is to aid in the development of our students by collaboration between the Catholic Community, the school, and the family to nurture self-worth, respect, and an appreciation of the pursuit of knowledge. Resumes may be sent to St. Mary Parish, c/o Principal Search Committee, 320 State Street, Leipsic, Ohio 45856 or emailed to [email protected]. Your cover letter may include the reason(s) you would like to serve as our administrator, the three most important roles you see for a Principal and your salary requirements.

Spring Cemetery Clean-up

Spring cleanup will begin at the Cemetery beginning March 5. Please remove any items from the gravesite that you wish to keep. New decorations can be placed on the gravesite after April 1. Please check the Parish Website for complete Cemetery Rules and Regulations. Thanks for your assistance.

Warm Cap Project

Join us in the art of knitting and crocheting as we supply warm apparel for those in need. Our daytime group meets next on Monday, February 12 from 12:30-2:00pm in the Marian Room. Our evening group meets next on Tuesday, February 13 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Teachers’ Lounge. All skill levels are welcome to join in this ministry, and as always, yarn donations are greatly accepted.

February 2018

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

4

Main Church

10am

, *1

2pm

, 6pm

*Boy Scout Sunday

Downtown Church

7:3

0am

, 9am

Family Holy Hour

4pm

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Chap

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5

Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT

6

Daily Mass

7am

MC

Eucharistic Exposition

7:4

5am

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:00pm

7

Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT

School Advisory Council

7pm

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8

Daily Masses

7am

MC

Athletic Boosters

6pm

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9

Daily Masses

7am

, *

9am

MC

*Celebration of 15th

Anniversary of New Church


7:4

5am

-7:4

5am

Satu

rday

10

Daily Mass

8am

MC

Confessions

8:3

0am

& 3

-4pm

MC

Sunday Vigil Mass

4:3

0pm

MC

Valentine’s Dinner Dance

5:3

0pm

Auditori

um

11

Main Church

10am

, 12

pm

, 6pm

Downtown Church

7:3

0am

, 9am

RCIA Retreat

12pm

Refuge

aft

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6pm

Mass

12 Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT

13

Daily Mass

7am

MC


7:4

5am

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:00pm

14 Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

MASS SCHEDULE

Main Church

7am

, 9am

, 7pm

Downtown Church

12:1

0pm

, 5:3

0pm

Winebrenner

8:3

0pm

15

Daily Masses

7am

MC

SoulCore

5:3

0pm

, M

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Family/Hospitality Rm

16

Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT


7:4

5am

-7:4

5am

Satu

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Knights of Columbus

Fish Fry 5

:30

-7pm

Arise Jrs.

6-8

pm

Gym

Stations of the Cross

7pm

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17

Daily Mass

8am

MC

Confessions

8:3

0am

& 3

-4pm

, M

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Sunday Vigil Mass

4:3

0pm

MC

18 First Sunday of Lent

First Sunday of Lent



Main Church

10am

, 12

pm

, 6pm

Downtown Church

7:3

0am

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RCIA Rite of Election

3pm

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Refuge

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19 Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT

Presidents’ Day

SMS NO SCHOOL

20

Daily Mass

7am

MC


7:4

5am

- 8

:00pm

SMS Stations of the

Cross 8

:15

am

SMS Eucharistic

Exposition Service

1:1

5pm

21

Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT

“I AM” Lenten Program

7pm

Dow

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Daily Masses

7am

, 8:1

5am

MC

SoulCore

5:3

0pm

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Daily Masses

7am

, 9am

MC

12:1

0pm

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7:4

5am

-7:4

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Satu

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Knights of Columbus

Fish Fry 5

:30

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7pm

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Daily Mass

8am

MC

Confessions

8:3

0am

& 3

-4pm

MC

Sunday Vigil Mass

4:3

0pm

MC

25Second Sunday of Lent

Second Sunday of Lent



Main Church

10am

, 12

pm

, 6pm

Downtown Church

7:3

0am

, 9am

Red Cross Blood Drive

10:3

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4pm

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7am

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Daily Mass

7am

MC


7:4

5am

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SMS Stations of the

Cross 8

:15

am

28

Daily Masses

7am

MC

12:1

0pm

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“I AM” Lenten Program

7pm

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Faith Sharing

7pm

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7am

, 8

:15am

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Birchaven Mass

10:3

0am

SoulCore

5:3

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SMS Spring Musical

Cinderella

7pm

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2 March

Daily Masses

7am

, 9am

MC

12:1

0pm

DT


7:4

5am

-7:4

5am

Satu

rday

The Heritage Mass

10:1

5am

Knights of Columbus

Fish Fry 5

:30

-7pm


7pm

Dow

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3 March

Daily Mass

8am

MC

Confessions

8:3

0am

& 3

-4pm

MC

Sunday Vigil Mass

4:3

0pm

MC

“Entrusted”

by John Wood

9am

-1pm

MC

St. Michael Catholic School 723 Sutton Place

Findlay, Ohio 45840 419-423-2738 Telephone

419-423-2720 Fax Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm

www.findlaystmichaelschool.org

Principal: Assistant Principal: Secretary:

Amy Holzwart Ext. 222 Deacon Mike Eier Ext. 223 Charlene Wilkins Ext. 221


February4,2018

Upcoming Mass Times:

All School Mass - 15th

Anniversary of Main Church

Friday, February 9, 9:00am

Ash Wednesday All School Mass

Wednesday, February 14, 9:00am

*If school is delayed on a regular school Mass day, that Mass

will be cancelled. If we delay on an All School Mass day, that

Mass will be rescheduled for 1:00pm.

WANTED: SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES

The St. Michael Middle School seventh grade Science Fair judging will be held on

Thursday, February 22, and we are in need of judges. FORTY-FIVE projects must be

judged in about an hour’s �me! If you have experience in the sciences, do NOT have

a seventh grader in the fair, and would be willing to volunteer for judging, please

send the completed form below to Ms. Mary Julien-Crew at:

[email protected].

Ques ons? Please call Ms. Julien-Crew at 419-306-1669 and leave a message. You may also fax in this completed

form to: 419-423-2720. THANK YOU for your help!

Name:__________________________________________________

I am willing to volunteer to be a judge at the St. Michael School Seventh Grade Science Fair

on February 22, 2018, arriving at 5:45 p.m. (Judging from 6-7:15 p.m.)

I feel most qualified to judge projects in the following area(s):

_____ Biology ______ Behavioral Science ______ Nutri�on

_____ Chemistry ______ Engineering ______ Physics

_____ Food Science ______ General Science ______ Agriculture

Signature:_________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________ email:____________________________________________

Calendar Highlights

February 5 Cribbage Club

February 7 School Advisory Council 7pm in the Art Room

February 8 KRA & KRB Field Trip

Athletic Boosters 6pm in the Art Room

February 9 KRAM Field Trip

February 15 Sixth Grade Retreat

February 19 Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL

February 20 Saint Families Eucharistic Exposition 1:15pm in the Main Church

February 26 Cribbage Club

Quiz Bowl

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