One Parish. One School. One Faith Community.
Serving Lowell and Dracut
Since 1883
One Parish. One School.
One Faith Community.
Rooted in our sacramental celebrations of the Eucharist, we seek to shape our future in a positive way through our parish school, religious education, youth ministry programs and numerous Christian services. While maintaining a strong sense of Catholic tradition, we look for ways to revitalize our Christian values through more openness to God's word and our gospel call to love God and neighbor. Trusting in the Holy Spirit, we seek new ways of being a church for members, active or not, as well as reaching out to the wider community.
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers:
Veteran's Day Salute, Wednesday, November 5th, 8:00am-10:00am: Join Saint Michael School as they honor our veterans! We'll muster in the school yard at 0800 for a flag ceremony, then march to the church for our school Mass. Directly after Mass, at 0900, we'll retreat downstairs to the mess (church) hall for light chow, recognition and more from our 5th-8th grade students. All veterans and their families are welcome.
Parish Spaghetti Supper, Saturday, November 15th, 5:00pm-7:00pm: Let us come together and enjoy a delicious Italian meal at our second annual spaghetti supper, lovingly prepared by volunteers and members of our Hospitality Committee. Menu includes: salad, bread & butter, spaghetti, homemade meatballs, dessert and water. There's no charge for the dinner, but we'll accept your good will donation. No RSVP's necessary.
Weekend of Sharing, All Weekend Masses: Saturday, November 22nd, 4:00pm & Sunday, November 23rd, 7:00am & 9:30am: Parishioners are asked to bring in food items that our Saint Vincent de Paul chapter will share with our less fortunate neighbors. Requested items include: Canned vegetables, gravy, pumpkin, cranberry sauce & evaporated milk, tuna fish, cereal, pasta, pie crust mix, boxed stuffing, peanut butter, quick/cornbread mix, oatmeal, instant potatoes. Please, no bread, rolls or sweets; also, no food items expired or packed in glass jars or bottles. Weekend of Sharing envelopes will be placed inside all pews the weekend of November 15-16 for those who wish to make a monetary donation.
Christmas Wreath-Making Event, Thursday, November 20th, 6:00-8:00pm: Prepare for the Christmas season by attending a class led by Joe from A Belvidere Florist. The cost is $50 per person and includes: instruction, a fresh balsam wreath, pinecone picks, ornamental balls, a ribbon bow and lots of fun! Joe promises you'll come away with a beautiful wreath, even if you're not crafty. Class will be held in the church hall. For more details, or to register, please contact Roberta at 978-970-2777 or Jane at 978-453-8792.
Parish "Giving Tree" Tags Available Saturday, November 29th at the 4:00pm Mass through Sunday, December 7th at the 9:30am Mass: Help make someone's Christmas a little brighter by taking a tag from our Giving Tree! Each tag lists gender, sizes, wants and needs that are specific to that adult or child. Gifts must be returned wrapped, with original tag attached, to the rectory or church by Sunday, December 14th.
Holly Fair, Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am-3:00pm: We're currently seeking vendors for our seventh annual Christmas fair. $40 includes one eight foot table and two chairs. For more information and to register, please email pminch@sant-michael.com.
Come to the Stable - A Nativity Display, Saturday, December 13th, 3:00-6:00pm & Sunday, December 14th, 7:30am-12:30pm:
Take a moment from your busy holiday preparations and gaze upon the beauty of over 30 nativity displays: some large, some small, some elaborate, some simple. On loan for the weekend by our parishioners, we hope you'll pause and absorb the beauty of the season. Hot drinks and snacks available. Location is the church hall. If you'd like to reserve a table to display your family nativity, please contact Pauline at pminch@saint-michael.com.
The Catholic Appeal
Forward in Faith
Once a year, Catholics in the Archdiocese are asked to join together to support their parish and the greater Church by contributing to the Catholic Appeal. Many of you have received a letter from our new archbishop, Richard G. Henning, inviting you to join him in offering early support to the 2025 Appeal. We hope you will respond to his invitation with a generous gift, knowing that each contribution has a significant impact on the lives of thousands across the Archdiocese of Boston. You can make a gift by returning your pledge card or by making an online donation at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org
For those who have already made a gift, thank you! Your generosity moves us all forward in faith.
