Our Ministries
Addiction & Recovery
Guided by our blessed Lord, who looks with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom, we aspire to serve the community as a resource network for understanding addiction and its impact on others.
Guided by our blessed Lord, who looks with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom, we aspire to serve the community as a resource network for understanding addiction and its impact on others.
Altar Guild
The purpose of the Altar Guild is to maintain, enhance, and prepare all worship areas in order to help worshipers focus and priests to administer the sacraments.
Breakfast Ministry
Each Sunday morning, following the 8 a.m. service, around 8:45, a cooking team prepares a full breakfast for all who care to join together for great food and fellowship.
Canterbury
The Canterbury Ministry to McNeese students is held according to the McNeese academic calendar. Lunch is provided on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. It is served in St Michael’s Parish Hall
Christian Education/Formation
Episcopal Church Women
All women of St. Michael's are members of ECW. The group meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month for fellowship and to plan events for the year. A few events have included convocational retreats, Christmas luncheons, and English teas.
Guild of the Christ Child
This ministry serves the children baptized each year. Each child receives a card in the mail soon after their Baptisms. They receive a card on the anniversary of their baptism for 12 years. The inspirational cards remind the child and family of the child of this holy sacrament leading to Confirmation. The church covers the cost of this ministry. Currently, in February 2023, St. Michael's has 19 children in this program. (leader is Missy Shaddock)
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
These LEM, men and women, assist the clergy at worship services by proclaiming God's word, leading the congregation in prayers, and administering the chalice. This ministry requires clergy endorsement.
Lectors
This group also assists in the worship services by proclaiming God's word.
Little Free Pantry
A self serve pantry containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time, no questions asked.
Outreach/Missions
St. Michael's commitment to Christian mission outside our parish provides that ten percent of all income be pledged for that purpose. These commitments include local needs as well as those throughout the United States and the world. Several adult and youth members have answered the call to mission in China, Africa, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Music Ministry
The adult choir is a volunteer group and requires no audition or formal musical training to join. This group of dedicated individuals leads our services in a variety of joyful and reverent music under the direction of our accomplished organist and choirmaster. The youth/children's choir is a seasonal choir that provides music at various church functions.
The Order of Daughters of the King
An order for women of the Episcopal Church and churches within the historic Episcopate. They pledge to pursue a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism.
Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
Pentecost Picnic
This is a time of special celebration of God's gift of the Holy Spirit to us. On Pentecost we celebrate after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service with a covered dish lunch in the Parish Hall, accompanied by a delicious meat dish prepared by the men of the church. Everyone wears red and enjoys a great time of food and fellowship.
Ushers and Greeters
Ushers greet and assist worshippers with finding a seat during services. They also take up the offering and direct the flow of the congregation during Communion. Greeters welcome those who attend our worship services.
Verandah at Graywood - Holy Eucharist
On the first and third Friday of every month, at 11 a.m., a full service with Holy Eucharist is held at The Verandah.
Vestry
The Vestry consists of 12 elected men and women charged with the administration of the church property and in the leadership of the ministries of the church. A Vestry member serves a three-year term, with four being replaced each year. Meetings are open to any member of the congregation.
The purpose of the Altar Guild is to maintain, enhance, and prepare all worship areas in order to help worshipers focus and priests to administer the sacraments.
Breakfast Ministry
Each Sunday morning, following the 8 a.m. service, around 8:45, a cooking team prepares a full breakfast for all who care to join together for great food and fellowship.
Canterbury
The Canterbury Ministry to McNeese students is held according to the McNeese academic calendar. Lunch is provided on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. It is served in St Michael’s Parish Hall
Christian Education/Formation
- Godly Play Our Sunday school offering for young children starts at 9:15 a.m. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum, the Godly Play method serves children through early, middle and late childhood and beyond.
- Men's Bible Study Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Library.
- Prayer Gathering Wednesdays at 10:30 in the Youth Room, next to the Choir Room in the East Wing. Our time is informal; we greet and share, have light refreshments, and get comfortable. Prayer requests are mentioned before we start prayer.
Episcopal Church Women
All women of St. Michael's are members of ECW. The group meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month for fellowship and to plan events for the year. A few events have included convocational retreats, Christmas luncheons, and English teas.
Guild of the Christ Child
This ministry serves the children baptized each year. Each child receives a card in the mail soon after their Baptisms. They receive a card on the anniversary of their baptism for 12 years. The inspirational cards remind the child and family of the child of this holy sacrament leading to Confirmation. The church covers the cost of this ministry. Currently, in February 2023, St. Michael's has 19 children in this program. (leader is Missy Shaddock)
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
These LEM, men and women, assist the clergy at worship services by proclaiming God's word, leading the congregation in prayers, and administering the chalice. This ministry requires clergy endorsement.
Lectors
This group also assists in the worship services by proclaiming God's word.
Little Free Pantry
A self serve pantry containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time, no questions asked.
Outreach/Missions
St. Michael's commitment to Christian mission outside our parish provides that ten percent of all income be pledged for that purpose. These commitments include local needs as well as those throughout the United States and the world. Several adult and youth members have answered the call to mission in China, Africa, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Music Ministry
The adult choir is a volunteer group and requires no audition or formal musical training to join. This group of dedicated individuals leads our services in a variety of joyful and reverent music under the direction of our accomplished organist and choirmaster. The youth/children's choir is a seasonal choir that provides music at various church functions.
The Order of Daughters of the King
An order for women of the Episcopal Church and churches within the historic Episcopate. They pledge to pursue a lifelong program of prayer, service, and evangelism.
Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
Pentecost Picnic
This is a time of special celebration of God's gift of the Holy Spirit to us. On Pentecost we celebrate after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service with a covered dish lunch in the Parish Hall, accompanied by a delicious meat dish prepared by the men of the church. Everyone wears red and enjoys a great time of food and fellowship.
Ushers and Greeters
Ushers greet and assist worshippers with finding a seat during services. They also take up the offering and direct the flow of the congregation during Communion. Greeters welcome those who attend our worship services.
Verandah at Graywood - Holy Eucharist
On the first and third Friday of every month, at 11 a.m., a full service with Holy Eucharist is held at The Verandah.
Vestry
The Vestry consists of 12 elected men and women charged with the administration of the church property and in the leadership of the ministries of the church. A Vestry member serves a three-year term, with four being replaced each year. Meetings are open to any member of the congregation.