WELCOME
We, the parish community of St. Michael Catholic Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, know that we are part of the Body of Christ. Our call is to make Christ present in our own lives and the lives of those with whom we encounter. We do this through prayer, the celebration of the sacraments, religious education, and the example of our lives of faith, hope, and love.
We, the parish community of St. Michael Catholic Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, know that we are part of the Body of Christ. Our call is to make Christ present in our own lives and the lives of those with whom we encounter. We do this through prayer, the celebration of the sacraments, religious education, and the example of our lives of faith, hope, and love.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of St. Michael Parish is to Engage, Enlighten, and Motivate each Parishioner to be Disciples of Christ and to be Good Stewards of the Gifts God has blessed us with.
The vision of St. Michael Parish is to Engage, Enlighten, and Motivate each Parishioner to be Disciples of Christ and to be Good Stewards of the Gifts God has blessed us with.
SUPPORT US
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for your to support our church.
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for your to support our church.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM BISHOP TAYLOR
"To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock:
"Last month Pope Francis announced a process of reflection leading up to a meeting of the Synod of Bishops to take place in Rome in October of 2023. He announced a diocesan phase starting now, then national and regional phases to follow. Our diocesan phase is opening with a special Mass in our Cathedral today.
"The word 'synod' means 'journey together' and the purpose is to help us be more inclusive as we look to our future as Church, and that we pay special attention to those on the margins whose concerns and perspective are so often overlooked. The three touchstones of this process are communion, participation and mission.
Communion
"Communion — the blessing of unity amid diversity. We all have a role to play in discerning and living out God’s call for his people. Synodality — journeying together — seeks to hear what everyone has to contribute, especially those whom we don’t hear from much.
Participation
"Participation seeks the involvement of everyone in a process of deep, respectful listening to each other. In this way we create space to hear the Holy Spirit together and get a sense of the direction the Church should take at this moment in history. Synodality seeks to include not only those who are very active in our parishes and the silent majority who despite it all come faithfully to Mass every weekend, but also those who for whatever reason have quit coming or even feel excluded — people who feel pushed to the periphery in the Church and in society.
Mission
"Mission — Once we have a shared sense of direction, the Holy Spirit leads us forth to share the love of God with the whole human family, and especially those who live on the spiritual, social, economic, political, geographical and existential peripheries of our world.
"A synodal church, in announcing the Gospel, 'journeys together.' In Arkansas our participation in the synod will consist of a series of meetings between now and April in order to reflect on the following questions: How does this 'journeying together' happen in our local church? And what steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in journeying together?
"I invite everyone to reflect on these questions and then participate in the discussions which will take place in various groups in your parish and on the diocesan level, sharing your thoughts and listening to what others have to say. Let us dream together. Truth is horizontal as well as vertical, and it takes humility to truly listen with an open heart to others whose life experience and perspective on things may be very different from our own.
"Yet the Holy Spirit is there as well — he’s everywhere! I pray that through this synodal process we will better discern what God is asking of us today.
"Sincerely in Christ,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM BISHOP TAYLOR
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following letter, May 9, 2021, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock about further loosening the protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our parishes.
"Now that most Arkansans over the age of 16 have access to a coronavirus vaccination, I have sought the advice of the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Pastoral Council regarding next steps, and so today I am pleased to promulgate two things.
"First a further loosening of the anti-COVID-19 protocols that for over a year have prevented an outbreak of disease in any of our parishes and second, I would like to invite everyone to come to the Barton Coliseum for the ordination of five new priests for the Diocese of Little Rock at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29.
"This will be a special time to thank the Lord for bringing us through this pandemic so far and for providing us these new priests as we look to the future.
"I believe that due to the universal availability of the vaccine, we can now make mask-wearing optional, effective next weekend, May 15-16. This gives vaccine-hesitant people one more week to at least get their first shot.
"In addition, Communion on the tongue during Mass is now allowed. I do recommend, but do not require, continued mask-wearing for those who are not yet fully vaccinated or who are otherwise especially vulnerable.
"Also, I encourage all Arkansas Catholics to come to the ordinations at the Barton Coliseum on May 29. This will be an unforgettable experience! The Barton Coliseum holds 10,000 people, so there will be plenty of room for people to spread out.
"Sincerely in Christ,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
"To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock:
"Last month Pope Francis announced a process of reflection leading up to a meeting of the Synod of Bishops to take place in Rome in October of 2023. He announced a diocesan phase starting now, then national and regional phases to follow. Our diocesan phase is opening with a special Mass in our Cathedral today.
"The word 'synod' means 'journey together' and the purpose is to help us be more inclusive as we look to our future as Church, and that we pay special attention to those on the margins whose concerns and perspective are so often overlooked. The three touchstones of this process are communion, participation and mission.
Communion
"Communion — the blessing of unity amid diversity. We all have a role to play in discerning and living out God’s call for his people. Synodality — journeying together — seeks to hear what everyone has to contribute, especially those whom we don’t hear from much.
Participation
"Participation seeks the involvement of everyone in a process of deep, respectful listening to each other. In this way we create space to hear the Holy Spirit together and get a sense of the direction the Church should take at this moment in history. Synodality seeks to include not only those who are very active in our parishes and the silent majority who despite it all come faithfully to Mass every weekend, but also those who for whatever reason have quit coming or even feel excluded — people who feel pushed to the periphery in the Church and in society.
Mission
"Mission — Once we have a shared sense of direction, the Holy Spirit leads us forth to share the love of God with the whole human family, and especially those who live on the spiritual, social, economic, political, geographical and existential peripheries of our world.
"A synodal church, in announcing the Gospel, 'journeys together.' In Arkansas our participation in the synod will consist of a series of meetings between now and April in order to reflect on the following questions: How does this 'journeying together' happen in our local church? And what steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in journeying together?
"I invite everyone to reflect on these questions and then participate in the discussions which will take place in various groups in your parish and on the diocesan level, sharing your thoughts and listening to what others have to say. Let us dream together. Truth is horizontal as well as vertical, and it takes humility to truly listen with an open heart to others whose life experience and perspective on things may be very different from our own.
"Yet the Holy Spirit is there as well — he’s everywhere! I pray that through this synodal process we will better discern what God is asking of us today.
"Sincerely in Christ,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM BISHOP TAYLOR
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following letter, May 9, 2021, to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock about further loosening the protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our parishes.
"Now that most Arkansans over the age of 16 have access to a coronavirus vaccination, I have sought the advice of the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Pastoral Council regarding next steps, and so today I am pleased to promulgate two things.
"First a further loosening of the anti-COVID-19 protocols that for over a year have prevented an outbreak of disease in any of our parishes and second, I would like to invite everyone to come to the Barton Coliseum for the ordination of five new priests for the Diocese of Little Rock at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29.
"This will be a special time to thank the Lord for bringing us through this pandemic so far and for providing us these new priests as we look to the future.
"I believe that due to the universal availability of the vaccine, we can now make mask-wearing optional, effective next weekend, May 15-16. This gives vaccine-hesitant people one more week to at least get their first shot.
"In addition, Communion on the tongue during Mass is now allowed. I do recommend, but do not require, continued mask-wearing for those who are not yet fully vaccinated or who are otherwise especially vulnerable.
"Also, I encourage all Arkansas Catholics to come to the ordinations at the Barton Coliseum on May 29. This will be an unforgettable experience! The Barton Coliseum holds 10,000 people, so there will be plenty of room for people to spread out.
"Sincerely in Christ,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
Adoration
UPDATE Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Reconciliation
Every Saturday at 2:30-3:45 p.m.
30 min. before each Weekday Mass.
*parish hall cry room*
*Confession times are subject to change at any time.*
UPDATE Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Reconciliation
Every Saturday at 2:30-3:45 p.m.
30 min. before each Weekday Mass.
*parish hall cry room*
*Confession times are subject to change at any time.*
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Prayer Resources
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St. Michael Catholic Church
1025 East Pointer Trail Van Buren, AR 72956 Phone: (479) 471-1211 Fax: (479) 471-1219 Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Monday/Lunes: - Thursday/Jueves: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch Time/ Comida: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday/Viernes: 8 a.m. - Noon/Mediodia Weekend masses / Misas de Sábado y Domingo Saturday (Sábado) *8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday (Domingo): 8:00 a.m. (Español) 10:00 a.m. (English), and 11:45 a.m. (Español) |
