January 3, 2004

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

The Lord is with us!

As the civil calendar marks a new year, we would like to wish you every blessing in the coming year. May it be one of increasing faith, hope and joy for you and those dear to you.

In October the Association held its Annual Meeting which was well attended and very lively. Having voted for the Board of 2004 we welcome new Board Members Joanna Dailey and Colleen Kennedy and we thank Peggy Hoenig and Nola Romano for their generous service on the Board in 2003.

Membership Dues of $5.00 are now due for 2004. Please use the addressed envelope provided if you would like to mail a check (no cash in the mail, please) made out to St. Michael's Chapel Association, Inc. We welcome new members to register at any time. To do so, please contact any Board Member.

St. Michael's website, stmichaelruscath.org, is looking very different these days! The role of Webmaster has passed from Gerard Bugge to Konstantin Samueli. We thank both Gerard and long-time Association Member Tom Stadnik for all their hard work in the creation and maintenance of our wonderful site. Konstantin now works with Nola (continuing in her role as Web Liaison) to keep the site vital and attractive to a readership that spans the globe.

Events 2004

Some dates may change - please consult stmichaelruscath.org or call St. Michael's to confirm

• Sun, Jan 11 - Epiphany Trapeza Join us for a “pot luck” meal. If you'd like to bring something, please contact Mary Ellen Strei or Joanna Dailey.
• Sun, Apr 11 - Paschal Trapeza In the wee hours of the morning, after the midnight Liturgy of Pascha, our celebration of the Resurrection of Christ will continue with a festive meal together. Watch for a signup list at St. Michael's or contact Nola Romano or Mary Ellen Strei.
• Sun, 23 May - Rummage Sale We're looking for all those things you're getting rid of after spring cleaning! Please arrange with Colleen Kennedy either to drop off your goods at St. Michael’s or to have them picked up.
• Sun, 27 Jun & Sun 3, Oct - Bake Sales Your delicious contributions and/or your amiable presence at the sale table will be welcomed for both our June and October Bake Sales. To participate, please sign up or contact Mary Ellen Strei.
• Sat, Sun, 11, 12, 18 & 19 Sep - San Gennaro Festival Consider being a host for a couple of hours during the Festival when you'll be able to offer St. Michael's special brand of hospitality to the many strangers who will cross our threshold during these days. Contact Vincent Marquardt.
• Sun, 24 Oct - Annual Association Meeting & Elections for Board of Directors
• Sun, 7 Nov - Annual Association Dinner You may look forward to a very enjoyable afternoon of good food and company at our Seventh Annual Dinner - invitations will be in the mail.
• Raffle   As we have not received our License we will not be holding an official raffle. We may plan an informal event instead to be announced after Sunday Liturgy sometime in the Spring.

We remain united with you in prayer in the Holy Spirit and hope to see you soon at St. Michael's.