Updated June 1, 2021
See here for Bishop Edward Burns issues update to Phase 3 Decree

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First and foremost, we pray everyone is well.
Email any prayer requests to annb@stmichaelgarland.org 

The parish staff is available during our regular office hours. Please call and make an appointment by calling 972-279-6581.
A mask/face covering is required before entering the building. Please adhere to social distancing.

                                           
PHASE 3 Public daily Mass will be celebrated and live-streamed in the Sanctuary, with the following guidelines, from Monday to Saturday at 8:00 am and Thursday at 6:30pm.
Public Vigil/Sunday Mass will be celebrated in the Sanctuary, with the following guidelines, at the regular Mass times.
           Vigil Mass-Saturday | 5:30 pm
           Sunday Mass | 8:30am, 10:30am (Live Streamed), 12:30pm, 5pm
           Facebook Live Stream -  https://www.facebook.com/Saintmichaelgarland 
 

• Participants must wear facial coverings and sanitize their hands before entering.
  • We encourage you to bring your own hand sanitizer to use before receiving communion
• Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained throughout the Mass.
•  Everyone must sit six feet apart except those living in the same household.
• No holding hands during the Lord’s Prayer.
• No Sign of Peace
• Communion 
  • Please maintain social distance during Holy Communion.
  • Communicants should receive in the hand.
  • No Chalice
  • Participants may stay for personal prayer for a short period after Mass.
• For Daily Mass: The East door is the only entrance and exit. This is the side door between the church and the chapel.
• The church building will be cleaned and disinfected after each gathering.

Dallas Diocese 
Facebook - facebook.com/dallascath
YouTube - youtube.com/dallascath
Dallas Diocese Sunday Mass | 11 am | Channel 27

Mass Videos are saved to our Facebook page and are also posted afterward on our website. Face coverings are required to attend Mass.

Daily Mass: The eastside entrance (chapel) door will be open for 8am Mass. 

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Chapel. 

Confessions: Thursday at 5pm & Saturdays at 4 pm, please make sure to wear a mask/covering and maintain at least six feet of distance. 

• You can continue to meditate with a Crucifix, make an act of spiritual communion, do Lectio Divina, or participate online with Daily Mass. You can do a daily examination of conscience. Please read what Pope Francis has recently commented on perfect contrition.  

Pope Francis will offer plenary indulgences in response to COVID-19. Read the decree here. 

Holy Water is not available at this time but can be requested, please call the church office.

Tithing:  St. Michael still needs your support as we have fixed costs as a parish. We are still offering Mass and prayers for you! Online giving on our website makes it easy to give whether just for this week or as a recurring contribution. There is also a white envelope drop box located on the West entrance (by the Faith Formation offices) to place your church envelope.

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry are registering for the 2021-2022 school year. Faith Formation will be in-person and Youth Ministry will have options for both in-person and virtual. 

For the care of our community we ask that you take these everyday actions: 

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Check on those who are homebound or elderly by contacting them by phone.

Our food pantry is open on limited days, Thursday-Saturdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the moment, but we are working on a way to assist clients in a different format.

• We are still accepting non-perishable food donations.
• People can also go to Sharing Life Community Outreach at 3544 E. Emporium Circle, Mesquite 75150.  

STAY CONNECTED 
Bulletin: https://discovermass.com/church/saint-michael-the-archangel-garland-tx/#bulletins
St. Michael's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Saintmichaelgarland
St. Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/StMichael75043
Diocese website: https://www.cathdal.org/
Continue growing your spiritual faith through Formed: https://stmichaelgarland.org/formed
Donate to the Youth Ministry: https://linktr.ee/smym