This is not a typical year. Due to the COVID-19 virus the Lobster Lunch was canceled, as was the Festival of the Arts. The Thrift Shop remains closed, as does church office and church to public worship services. The streets are quieter. Even so, there still persists a spiritual connection of goodwill, fellowship and participation at St. Michael's.

Last week, we reported that St. Michael's has established a Re-Opening Advisory Committee, charged with fulfilling the requirements from the Diocese which are outlined in a document entitled "A Journey by Stages". The Advisory Committee has begun its work to meet the expectations published in the Guidelines.

Father Andrew Stoessel writes: “Today, Tuesday, June 2, invites us to reflect and move toward change in response to the death of George Floyd, the pain of the black community, and the healing needed for our country. Two local events in Marblehead are offered to connect us further.” Image from Marblehead Racial Justice Facebook Page.

As you know, the Vestry of St. Michael’s, per the recommendation from the Lobster Lunch Committee, has cancelled this year’s Lobster Lunch. This decision was made after much deliberation.  Each year the net proceeds of the Lobster Lunch are donated, with half of these proceeds supporting our partnership with St. Thomas Church, Arcahaie, Haiti. The Vestry, with the affirmation of the Lobster Lunch Committee, has voted to undertake a special fundraising effort specifically for our partnership with St. Thomas Church and School in Haiti, with a goal of raising $10,000. This effort will take place through the month of July. 

Family Promise of the North Shore of Boston announces the transformation of the Walk to End Homelessness into the MOVE to End Homelessness! “We would like to invite you to our first ever ‘Move to End Homelessness!’ We are asking our supporters to commit to move, in any capacity, from the safety of their own neighborhoods during the week of June 21, 2020.” Read more to learn about the changes and how you can support local families experiencing homelessness during this time of crisis.