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St. Michael's Weekly AnnouncementsWeek of September 6, 2026The Fourteenth Sunday after TrinityLiturgical Season: After T...
09/06/2026

St. Michael's Weekly Announcements
Week of September 6, 2026
The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Liturgical Season: After Trinity
Liturgical Color: Green - Represents the season of life and growth in the Church

Sunday, September 6:
9:00am - Discipleship - Romans 8
10:10am - Holy Communion (sung)

Wednesday, September 9:
6:00pm - Confession - Call Fr. Richard in advance for an appointment.
7:00pm - Evening Prayer - Resumes September 16

Friday, September 11:
3:00pm - On Holy Ground: A time of Contemplation, Adoration, Prayer and Pilgrimage. - On Holy Ground is currently encouraging all who have the opportunity and time, to pursue a time of Adoration, prayer and pilgrimage each Friday after 3:00pm.

The Collect for this Sunday - Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity:

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Old Testament readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:

Psalm 19, 24
Micah 6:1-8

New Testament Readings for The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:

The Epistle.
Gal. 5:16.
I SAY then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witch-craft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

The Gospel:
St. Luke 12:11.

AND it came to pass, as Jesus went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: and they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way thy faith hath made thee whole.
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We are all now walking along the path of the liturgical season known as After Trinity. It is a very special and unique time as we traverse our journey through the summer season. We grow increasingly aware that God is calling us to live on "mission" as lights to those who are in a dark and fallen world, and among those who are without hope.

Jesus is the Name high above every name, and He illuminates our path with the light of His Truth, consuming the darkness that once ruled over our souls and held us in bo***ge to sin and death. God is transforming us into a "peculiar people," a "holy race," a radical people that walk the earth on "mission" as holy Ambassadors whose hearts are just as aflame with the fire of the Holy Ghost as the disciples were in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost! We are a people who are willing to lay down our lives and take great risks in order to make God's kingdom known in the world! We also consider how many Christian brothers and sisters around the world, since the Book of Acts, have taken courageous risks in order to carry the saving message of Jesus Christ into all the world. In fact, countless numbers of Saints have been martyred for taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have never known Him, all in the hope of growing Christ's one Holy Apostolic and Catholic (universal) Church. This, of course, is totally counter-cultural to a sinful, hopeless, and dying world around us. But it boldly proclaims to the broader culture that we are citizens of a very different kingdom, one that is not only counter-cultural, but which is also Divine and eternal. God's kingdom endures for ever! And so we, His people, are each called to a life of manifesting and demonstrating His kingdom on the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We therefore confess our sins and come humbly before the Holy Altar of Christ's body and blood, the Sacrament of the most holy Eucharist, that brings together in one place both heaven and earth to celebrate Christ. We receive His grace and His Divine nature through the mystery of His real presence at the Eucharistic Altar We then humbly, yet boldly, go out as His holy army of apostles (sent ones) into the darkness of this present age to declare Him as Savior and King! We pray in earnestness for Him to use us according to His Divine will for the great harvest of souls in these very perilous times. And so we cry out for Jesus to help us crucify our own self-importance, our own agendas, our own will, in order that He might increase and be incarnated through us. We want to be just like Him! It is for this purpose and calling that we gather together every Sunday in the bonds of love and discipleship to celebrate our life as a radical faith community that is committed to being devoted followers of Jesus Christ and His teachings! We want to: "Glorify God and Serve People." So, if you are a true seeker of Jesus Christ, or if you are seriously exploring your spiritual journey, then come and experience the supernatural, mystical, loving, and trans-figurative experience that can only be found in the Risen One, Jesus Christ!

St. Michael's celebrates Holy Mass every Sunday at 10:10am! We also have our Discipleship Class at 9:00am. Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm we have Evening Prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. (Postponed till Sept 16 due to excessive heat) We are located in Broken Arrow, OK at 8837 S Garnett Rd. We would be delighted to see you and to help you discover your Divine path and to embrace the great Love and Mercies of Jesus Christ.

ST. MICHAEL'S WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS**** As the school year begins, pray for the safety of all students, teachers, workers...
09/02/2026

ST. MICHAEL'S WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS

**** As the school year begins, pray for the safety of all students, teachers, workers, and volunteers in all schools, public and parochial, across the country.†††

Pray for areas suffering from natural disasters, such as overwhelming floods in Nepal and the Grand Canyon; earthquakes in S. America, and areas plagued with extremely high temperatures over long periods of time. †††

Keep praying for God to intervene in the rising tensions and violent rhetoric between political and social factions within the United States. We are seeing our nation being torn in two, brother often pitted against brother. Pray for greater unity and peace centered around God's command that we all love one another as Christ loved us, and for cooler heads to prevail.†††

Summer is here! So please take some time to pray for a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or family member who does not have a saving relationship with Jesus. It is very important that we pray daily for them. Pray that God would open the eyes of their understanding so that the Holy Spirit would convict them of their sins and open their heart to receive the testimony and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Invite them over for a barbecue or dinner and engage them in conversation about things that interest them. Pray that God would open just the right door of opportunity for you to tell them about your own relationship with Christ and how He has transformed your life. You could even invite them to church! We are each called to love and serve our neighbors, so we must pray for them, tell them the Gospel Story, and give them our testimony of Jesus. If you do, the Holy Spirit will be with you in power and God will most certainly bless your efforts!†††

Pray for freedom loving people around the world who have been plagued by terrorism. Pray for hearts to be comforted and healed by the Holy Spirit. Pray for the many who have been injured, and for the families and loved ones of those who have died.†††

Pray against terrorism and violence all around the world. Pray for all law enforcement and first responders around the world who work tirelessly responding to terrorism, and who are neutralizing the threats of terrorism. Let nothing be hidden that will not be brought to light and revealed to them in their fight against terror and violence.†††

Pray without ceasing for the persecuted Church all around the world, especially in North Korea, Egypt, China, Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, Syria, Libya, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq at this time. North Korea has recently been deemed "the worst place on earth for Christians." Even in Mexico and other Latin American countries Christians are suffering martyrdom at the hands of the drug cartels. All of our brothers and sisters who are suffering deadly persecution at the hands of their oppressors desperately covet our fervent and effectual prayers. If you can, set aside at least an extra hour every week to pray for them specifically. We believe God will reward you openly for your faithfulness to pray for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted.†††

Please continue to pray for an end to the violence and murders that are plaguing our inner cities around the country. There continues to be a substantial rise in the murder rate within many large urban areas. Some cities have seen a record setting 40%-100% rise in their murder rate over the past few years. So, no matter where you live, pray and intercede for a decline in violent crime and murder in your city or region.†††

Pray for the collapse of all terrorist organizations, including Boko-Haram in northern and central Nigeria, Al-Shabaab in Somalia and Kenya, the ADF-NALU (Allied Democratic Forces - National Association for the Liberation of Uganda) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (who are hacking Christians to death), and the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan (many of these terrorist groups have pledged an alliance with ISIS). Pray for all people including all of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and their children, who continue to be tortured, sold, r***d and brutally killed, even crucified and beheaded for their faith. Pray for the safety and provisions of those who are genuinely attempting to flee to safer places of refuge. Pray also for the safety of our own U.S. service men and women who are in volatile areas around the world. Most of all, pray for the salvation of those who are involved in violent Islamic movements. Pray for our Lord Jesus to visit them in dreams and visions, and that they come to experience the love, grace, truth, and power of Jesus Christ. We are hearing of many Muslims who are coming to faith in Jesus Christ!†††

We pray all of these things in the mighty and most powerful name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, rule and reign for all eternity. Amen!
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MORE PRAYER POINTS!!!!

Keep praying for us at St. Michael's! Your prayers are always coveted!

We at St. Michael's thank you for all of your prayers! We are continuing to trust in God's Providence so that we may continue to accomplish all of the good works He is calling us to do this year.

Please continue to pray that God brings forth faithful financial donors and/or partners who are passionate about our mission so that we might see the lame, the blind, the sick, the maimed, and all of Tulsa transformed to the glory of God! Thank you for your heartfelt and fervent prayers. In the mighty name of our Savior and King, Jesus Christ. Amen!

Special Mass for the sick with Holy Unction this Sunday!St. Michael's Weekly AnnouncementsWeek of August 30, 2026Special...
08/27/2026

Special Mass for the sick with Holy Unction this Sunday!

St. Michael's Weekly Announcements
Week of August 30, 2026
Special Mass for the Sick, with the Sacrament of Holy Unction
(in place of the 13th Sunday after Trinity)
Special Liturgical Color: Purple

Sunday, August 30:
9:00am - Discipleship - Romans 8
10:10am - Mass for the Sick and Holy Communion (sung)

Wednesday, September 2:
6:00pm - Confession - Call Fr. Richard in advance for an appointment.
7:00pm - Evening Prayer - Resumes September 9

Friday, September 4:
3:00pm - On Holy Ground: A time of Contemplation, Adoration, Prayer and Pilgrimage. - On Holy Ground is currently encouraging all who have the opportunity and time, to pursue a time of Adoration, prayer and pilgrimage each Friday after 3:00pm.

The Collect for this Sunday - Mass for the Sick:

Almighty and everlasting God, the eternal Salvation of them that put their trust in thee: hear us we beseech thee, who implore thy mercy for thy servants in their sickness; that being restored to health, they may give thanks unto thee in thy Holy Church. Through Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord. Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Old Testament readings for the Mass for the Sick:

Isaiah 38:1-6
Psalm 55

New Testament Readings for the Mass for the Sick:

The Epistle:
St. James 5:13-16a
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed..

The Gospel:
St. Matthew 8:5-13
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
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Even as we walk along the path of the liturgical season known as After Trinity, we take special time this Sunday to have a Healing Mass with the Sacrament of Holy Unction. It is a very special and unique time as we seek God's healing touch along our journey through the summer season. We grow increasingly aware that God is calling us to receive His Divine healing and to live on "mission" as lights to those who are in a dark and fallen world, and among those who are without hope. We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

Jesus is the Name high above every name, and He illuminates our path with the light of His Truth, consuming the darkness that once ruled over our souls and held us in bo***ge to sin and death. God is transforming us into a "peculiar people," a "holy race," a radical people that walk the earth on "mission" as holy Ambassadors whose hearts are just as aflame with the fire of the Holy Ghost as the disciples were in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost! We are a people who are willing to lay down our lives and take great risks in order to make God's kingdom known in the world! We also consider how many Christian brothers and sisters around the world, since the Book of Acts, have taken courageous risks in order to carry the saving message of Jesus Christ into all the world. In fact, countless numbers of Saints have been martyred for taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have never known Him, all in the hope of growing Christ's one Holy Apostolic and Catholic (universal) Church. This, of course, is totally counter-cultural to a sinful, hopeless, and dying world around us. But it boldly proclaims to the broader culture that we are citizens of a very different kingdom, one that is not only counter-cultural, but which is also Divine and eternal. God's kingdom endures for ever! And so we, His people, are each called to a life of manifesting and demonstrating His kingdom on the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We therefore confess our sins and come humbly before the Holy Altar of Christ's body and blood, the Sacrament of the most holy Eucharist, that brings together in one place both heaven and earth to celebrate Christ. We receive His grace and His Divine nature through the mystery of His real presence at the Eucharistic Altar We then humbly, yet boldly, go out as His holy army of apostles (sent ones) into the darkness of this present age to declare Him as Savior and King! We pray in earnestness for Him to use us according to His Divine will for the great harvest of souls in these very perilous times. And so we cry out for Jesus to help us crucify our own self-importance, our own agendas, our own will, in order that He might increase and be incarnated through us. We want to be just like Him! It is for this purpose and calling that we gather together every Sunday in the bonds of love and discipleship to celebrate our life as a radical faith community that is committed to being devoted followers of Jesus Christ and His teachings! We want to: "Glorify God and Serve People." So, if you are a true seeker of Jesus Christ, or if you are seriously exploring your spiritual journey, then come and experience the supernatural, mystical, loving, and trans-figurative experience that can only be found in the Risen One, Jesus Christ!

St. Michael's celebrates Holy Mass every Sunday at 10:10am! We also have our Discipleship Class at 9:00am. Wednesday evenings, re-starting September 9th at 7:00pm, we have Evening Prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. We are located in Broken Arrow, OK at 8837 S Garnett Rd. We would be delighted to see you and to help you discover your Divine path and to embrace the great Love and Mercies of Jesus Christ.

St. Michael's Weekly AnnouncementsWeek of August 23, 2026The Twelfth Sunday after TrinityLiturgical Season: After Trinit...
08/23/2026

St. Michael's Weekly Announcements
Week of August 23, 2026
The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Liturgical Season: After Trinity
Liturgical Color: Green - Represents the season of life and growth in the Church

Sunday, August 23:
9:00am - Discipleship - The Book of Acts
10:10am - Holy Communion (sung)

Wednesday, August 26:
6:00pm - Confession - Call Fr. Richard in advance for an appointment.
7:00pm - Evening Prayer - Resumes September 2

Friday, August 28:
3:00pm - On Holy Ground: A time of Contemplation, Adoration, Prayer and Pilgrimage. - On Holy Ground is currently encouraging all who have the opportunity and time, to pursue a time of Adoration, prayer and pilgrimage each Friday after 3:00pm.

The Collect for this Sunday - The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we de sire or deserve; Pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy; forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

Old Testament readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:

Ecclesiasticus 15:11 - end
Psalm 139

New Testament Readings for The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:

The Epistle:
2 Corinthians 3:4-9
SUCH trust have we through Christ to God-ward: not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: how shall not the minis tration of the spirit be rather glorious? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteous ness exceed in glory.

The Gospel:
St. Mark 7:31-37
JESUS, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it; and were beyond measure astonished, saying, He bath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
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We are all now walking along the path of the liturgical season known as After Trinity. It is a very special and unique time as we traverse our journey through the summer season. We grow increasingly aware that God is calling us to live on "mission" as lights to those who are in a dark and fallen world, and among those who are without hope.

Jesus is the Name high above every name, and He illuminates our path with the light of His Truth, consuming the darkness that once ruled over our souls and held us in bo***ge to sin and death. God is transforming us into a "peculiar people," a "holy race," a radical people that walk the earth on "mission" as holy Ambassadors whose hearts are just as aflame with the fire of the Holy Ghost as the disciples were in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost! We are a people who are willing to lay down our lives and take great risks in order to make God's kingdom known in the world! We also consider how many Christian brothers and sisters around the world, since the Book of Acts, have taken courageous risks in order to carry the saving message of Jesus Christ into all the world. In fact, countless numbers of Saints have been martyred for taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have never known Him, all in the hope of growing Christ's one Holy Apostolic and Catholic (universal) Church. This, of course, is totally counter-cultural to a sinful, hopeless, and dying world around us. But it boldly proclaims to the broader culture that we are citizens of a very different kingdom, one that is not only counter-cultural, but which is also Divine and eternal. God's kingdom endures for ever! And so we, His people, are each called to a life of manifesting and demonstrating His kingdom on the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We therefore confess our sins and come humbly before the Holy Altar of Christ's body and blood, the Sacrament of the most holy Eucharist, that brings together in one place both heaven and earth to celebrate Christ. We receive His grace and His Divine nature through the mystery of His real presence at the Eucharistic Altar We then humbly, yet boldly, go out as His holy army of apostles (sent ones) into the darkness of this present age to declare Him as Savior and King! We pray in earnestness for Him to use us according to His Divine will for the great harvest of souls in these very perilous times. And so we cry out for Jesus to help us crucify our own self-importance, our own agendas, our own will, in order that He might increase and be incarnated through us. We want to be just like Him! It is for this purpose and calling that we gather together every Sunday in the bonds of love and discipleship to celebrate our life as a radical faith community that is committed to being devoted followers of Jesus Christ and His teachings! We want to: "Glorify God and Serve People." So, if you are a true seeker of Jesus Christ, or if you are seriously exploring your spiritual journey, then come and experience the supernatural, mystical, loving, and trans-figurative experience that can only be found in the Risen One, Jesus Christ!

St. Michael's celebrates Holy Mass every Sunday at 10:10am! We also have our Discipleship Class at 9:00am. Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm we have Evening Prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. We are located in Broken Arrow, OK at 8837 S Garnett Rd. We would be delighted to see you and to help you discover your Divine path and to embrace the great Love and Mercies of Jesus Christ.

St. Michael's Weekly AnnouncementsWeek of August 16, 2026The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord!Liturgical Color: White - R...
08/16/2026

St. Michael's Weekly Announcements
Week of August 16, 2026
The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord!
Liturgical Color: White - Represents the purity of Mary's perpetual virginity.

Sunday, August 16:
9:00am - Discipleship - Series on Romans 8 by Derek Thomas
10:10am - Holy Communion (sung)

Wednesday, August 19:
7:00pm - Evening Prayer. Cancelled in the event of an Excessive Heat Warning.

Friday, August 21:
3:00pm - On Holy Ground: A time of Contemplation, Prayer, and Pilgrimage. - On Holy Ground is currently encouraging all who have the opportunity and time, to pursue a time of prayer and pilgrimage each Friday after 3:00pm.

The Collect for this Sunday - The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord:

Assist us on the way towards everlasting Life, O Lord: by this solemn feast day whereon we we do call to mind how the Holy Mother of God underwent temporal death: and how nevertheless death might not bind in bonds her who bare in the flesh thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Lord: Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. AMEN.

Old Testament readings for The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord::

Song of Songs 3:1-4
Psalm 45, 46, 87

New Testament Readings for The Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord:

For the Epistle:
Ecclesiasticus 24:7-15
7) With all these I sought rest: and in whose inheritance shall I abide? 8. So the Creator of all things gave me a commandment, and he that made me caused my tabernacle to rest, and said, Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, and thine inheritance in Israel. 9) He created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. 10) In the holy tabernacle I served before him; and so was I established in Sion. 11) Likewise in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. 12) And I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord’s inheritance. 13) I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree upon the mountains of Hermon. 14) I was exalted like a palm tree in En-gaddi, and as a rose plant in Jericho, as a fair olive tree in a pleasant field, and grew up as a plane tree by the water. 15) I gave a sweet smell like cinnamon and aspalathus, and I yielded a pleasant odour like the best myrrh, as galbanum, and onyx, and sweet storax, and as the fume of frankincense in the tabernacle.

The Gospel:
Luke 10:38-42
38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40) But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41) And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42) But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
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We are now walking along the path of the liturgical season known as After Trinity. This Sunday we Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord. It is a very special and unique time as we traverse our journey through the summer season. We grow increasingly aware that God is calling us to live on "mission" as lights to those who are in a dark and fallen world, and among those who are without hope.

Jesus is the Name high above every name, and He illuminates our path with the light of His Truth, consuming the darkness that once ruled over our souls and held us in bo***ge to sin and death. God is transforming us into a "peculiar people," a "holy race," a radical people that walk the earth on "mission" as holy Ambassadors whose hearts are just as aflame with the fire of the Holy Ghost as the disciples were in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost! We are a people who are willing to lay down our lives and take great risks in order to make God's kingdom known in the world! We also consider how many Christian brothers and sisters around the world, since the Book of Acts, have taken courageous risks in order to carry the saving message of Jesus Christ into all the world. In fact, countless numbers of Saints have been martyred for taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have never known Him, all in the hope of growing Christ's one Holy Apostolic and Catholic (universal) Church. This, of course, is totally counter-cultural to a sinful, hopeless, and dying world around us. But it boldly proclaims to the broader culture that we are citizens of a very different kingdom, one that is not only counter-cultural, but which is also Divine and eternal. God's kingdom endures for ever! And so we, His people, are each called to a life of manifesting and demonstrating His kingdom on the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We therefore confess our sins and come humbly before the Holy Altar of Christ's body and blood, the Sacrament of the most holy Eucharist, that brings together in one place both heaven and earth to celebrate Christ. We receive His grace and His Divine nature through the mystery of His real presence at the Eucharistic Altar We then humbly, yet boldly, go out as His holy army of apostles (sent ones) into the darkness of this present age to declare Him as Savior and King! We pray in earnestness for Him to use us according to His Divine will for the great harvest of souls in these very perilous times. And so we cry out for Jesus to help us crucify our own self-importance, our own agendas, our own will, in order that He might increase and be incarnated through us. We want to be just like Him! It is for this purpose and calling that we gather together every Sunday in the bonds of love and discipleship to celebrate our life as a radical faith community that is committed to being devoted followers of Jesus Christ and His teachings! We want to: "Glorify God and Serve People." So, if you are a true seeker of Jesus Christ, or if you are seriously exploring your spiritual journey, then come and experience the supernatural, mystical, loving, and trans-figurative experience that can only be found in the Risen One, Jesus Christ!

St. Michael's celebrates Holy Mass every Sunday at 10:10am! We also have our Discipleship Class at 9:00am. Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm we have Evening Prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.( Cancelled this week if there is an Excessive Heat Warning.) We are located in Broken Arrow, OK at 8837 S Garnett Rd. We would be delighted to see you and to help you discover your Divine path and to embrace the great Love and Mercies of Jesus Christ.

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8837 S Garnett Road
Broken Arrow, OK
74012

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Friday 2:50pm - 4:15pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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