October 6, 2003

Dear Association Members and Friends of St. Michael's,

Greetings in Christ!

Already nine months have passed since the election of a new Board of Directors for St. Michael's Chapel Association. We would like to say “thank you” to all those who have been active in the Association this year, contributing in so many ways to the building up of the community. Out of a love for Christ and of the brethren you have made great efforts, giving generously of your time, blessing the community with the fruit of your talents, making financial offerings sometimes out of your own personal need and, not least of all, holding the Community of the Holy Archangel Michael closely in your prayer. It is only the fire of the Holy Spirit that can animate us to respond in this way to the Lord's call to us “love one another.” We thank you for the warmth of your response.

• Remaining Events in 2003:
  • Calling all bakers! We have another chance this year to bake our favorite recipes for St. Michael's Bake Sale, October 19 at 1:00 PM. Please speak to Mary Ellen Strei or add your name to the sign-up list at St. Michael's if you would like to contribute baked goods or man the tables during the sale.
  • Recently the Board of Directors passed a resolution to hold the Annual Meeting of the Membership and Elections for the Board of Directors on a Sunday in October. This year it will be held on October 26 at 1:00 PM. During the Meeting the Board will review with the Membership the activities of the Association during 2003 as well as intended projects for 2004. Elections will follow immediately after.
  • We invite you to the Sixth Annual Association Dinner, November 9 in honor of our Patron St. Michael whose feast we celebrate on November 8. We hope your response to the enclosed invitation will be “Yes!” and that we may look forward to the pleasure of your company at this happy feast.
  • The Association has applied for a Raffle Licence fron New York State. We hope to hold a fund-raising raffle before the end of the year but this will depend on the timeliness of the State's response to our application. Stay tuned…
• In January 2004 we will collect Membership Dues for 2004 from renewing members and ask for confirmation of any changes in information on previously submitted Registration Cards. We welcome new members to register at any time To do so, please contact any Board Member.
• If we do not have the joy of seeing you at the Sunday Liturgy, please be assured we remain united in the communion of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray for one another that we may become one in Christ to the glory of God the Father. Amen.