Updated August 11, 2021
See here for Bishop Burns - Requirement to return to Mass postponed in the Diocese of Dallas. 

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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 requested before entering the building. Please adhere to social distancing.
 The faithful are reminded that for a just cause the pastor can dispense in individual cases the faithful of the parish and anyone actually present in the parish from the obligation to attend Mass or may commute the obligation to some other pious work (canon 1245). The faithful should also remember that all who are incapable of attending Mass are excused from the obligation, as we can never be required to do the impossible.               

  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 6:30 pm.
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

• • We encourage you to bring your own hand sanitizer to use before receiving communion
• Social distancing must be maintained throughout the Mass.
• 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  sponsored by The Catholic Foundation

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

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

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday - 9:am to 4:30 pm in the Chapel. 

Confessions: Thursday at 5 pm & 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!
We have Online giving on our website. It is 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.   Registration is now closed for the 2021-22 school year.
Please call for the 2022-2023 school year in the spring of 2022 to enroll your child/youth in the program. 972-279-6581

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.  972-285-5819

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