Welcome

Are you seeking "to get a little more out of life"?
Or perhaps "to put a little more into life"?
In a non-threatening way: awaken and stimulate your spirituality; broaden your relationships with people, new and known, and become truly part of your community.
ALPHA courses run weekly for 12 weeks. Each evening begins with a very social supper, followed by a set of videos presented by Nicky Gumbel. We then break into smaller groups, which are the heart of ALPHA, where the real interaction and development of friendship occurs. There is one morning course and one evening course each year.
A warm welcome is extended to everyone.
Contact person Ryan McCarthy: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Contact person: Joy Carkeek, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 021 797 5824 or 083 675 8515.

Catechism is offered from Grades 1 to 7 in the Parish Centre on Tuesday afternoons (see full timetable below).
Classes are provided by a group of experienced volunteer catechists. Learners are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in Grades 3 and 4.
In Grade 11, instruction is provided for candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Learners in Grades 8, 9 and 10 have a wonderful spiritual growth opportunity by joing Lifeteen after the 6pm Mass every Sunday.
The parish thus provides the means for parents to meet their obligation and ensure that their children are instructed in the Faith.

TERMS 2013
Term 1: 29 January to 19 March (NB: no classes on Shrove Tuesday, 12 February)
Term 2: 16 April to 11 June
Term 3: 23 July to 10 September
Term 4: 8 October to 19 November

PARENTS’ MEETINGS
The first of these will be on 26 February at 7.30 p.m. in the church hall.

FAMILY/CHILDREN’S MASSES
Sunday 9 a.m. Mass on 10 March, 12 May, 9 June, 4 August, 20 October, 10 November, 1 December
These Masses are wonderful occasions. Children do the readings and prayers, and take up the offertories. The readings and hymns are chosen with the children in mind. Do diarise the dates and come along – this is also a good opportunity to meet other St Michael's families.

2013 CATECHISM TIMETABLE 
Grade 1  Tuesday 4.00 – 4.45pm Meagher Room
Jenny Riches This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   021-531-9151; 073-217-5836

Grade 2  Tuesday 4.00 – 4.45pm Morris Room
Sarah Brooke This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   021-689 1811; 073-236-5048

Grade 3  Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Griffiths Room
Kelly McMillan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   082 055 7350

Grade 4  Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Kelly Room
Joy Carkeek  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   7021 797 5824; 083 675 8515
Christie Garson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   071 292 4715

Grade 5  Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Gill Room 
Cheryl Hull  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   021-715-2903; 082-600-1866 

Grade 6  Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Hall
Candice Cretien This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   076 907 7096

Grade 7  Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Ruffell Room
Rosemary Davis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   021 689 2089

Grade 11*  Wednesday: 6.00 – 6.45pm Ruffell Room [note change]
Fr Harrie Hovers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   021 686 8708 

CRECHE
We run a crèche for children 0-3 years of age during the Sunday 9am mass, in the Gill Room in the parish centre. This allows parents a bit of quiet time during the Sunday Service, and it's also a great way for the children to get to know one another at a young age. We work on a rotational roster system of parents.

If you are interested, bring your little one/s along to the Gill Room, or email Sean Keyser on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone 082 306 0345.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
This facility is available for children at the 9.00am Sunday Mass for approximately 40 minutes. It is open to all children from three to six years old.
A twelve-month programme is followed, aimed at simplifying and teaching an understanding of Old and New Testament readings by way of prayer, Bible stories and a related activity. If you would like to assist, no special qualifications are necessary.
Contact: Danielle Crida 073 237 7479 or 021 787 9940, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Genesis is a platform for young people at St Michaels to experience and express their faith. We run various spiritual, learning and service events during the year which are geared to the differing stages of a young person's life. 

Lifeteen is for teens, Genesis is for young adults (roughly school leaving to late 20s and early 30s) and, Genesis Plus is for those who have outgrown Genesis or moved into a new life stage.

There is no formal membership and there are opportunities to participate on all levels. The events themselves are always open to everyone in the parish so even if you are 20 or 60 and there is a Genesis Plus guest speaker who interests you, please do join the group.

Genesis is there for you to feed your faith, learn about your faith, share your faith and serve the community - and ultimately to grow closer to Christ. 
For more details please contact Ryan McCarthy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Tim Harris ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Lee Dobes ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Paula Boulle ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Genesis Tots
If you are a parent or grandparent of a little one and would like to be involved in the new Genesis Tots group, please contact Kim or Wendy at - or Kim at 083 576 5191 083 576 5191 and or Wendy at and 084 612 5486 084 612 5486 .

The groups meet in the Kelly Room (in the Parish Centre) on Tuesday mornings from 9 till 11, and on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30 to 4.

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The process of becoming a Catholic takes place in various stages and involves certain ceremonies called “rites”. The groups involved are very interactive and experiential.

RCIA contact person: Gill Greenwood This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A Small Faith-Sharing Group is a gathering together to strengthen faith, offer prayer or study our faith, the Bible or any activity which is faith-enriching.
Generally, these groups do not number more than 10 or 12 persons although there are no set rules. What fits the group in all aspects, is what is best for that group. These groups are blooming at a heartening rate in our Parish, thanks to Renew, ALPHA, Ecclesia - and of course those who feel the need for an extra dimension in their lives.
The groups can be divided into two main interests: Bible study and Prayer. But there are those who mix the above and vary with the Liturgical Seasons.
If you wish to join a group, start a new one or ginger up an existing one, please contact Michele Sellmeyer 021-685-6217 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .

To sit in the presence of Christ, is a privilege deeply felt by many St. Michael's parishioners since the Adoration Chapel was consecrated on 25th March 2001.

Eucharistic Adoration is one of the highest forms of prayer and earnestly recommended by the Holy Father. So important is it, that depite the demands of each day, Mother Theresa set aside a Holy Hour every day for her Sisters.

Contact:
Cynthia Paitaki at 072-205-2661 or Renata Puccini  021 685-1297

Experiences by our St Michaels community who have dedicated time each week to our Adoration Chapel have generously been shared with us: