Directory of groups, societies, and events at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church.
Altar & Rosary Society
One of the treasures of St. Michael's Church is our Altar & Rosary Society. Our story began when the priests Redemptorists came to our parish and they inspired the parishioners organize themselves to pray the Holy Rosary and to serve with the needs of the Altar and liturgical services. We pray the Rosary before every other Sunday's Liturgy (except the Great Lent). Members of the Altar & Rosary Society care for the linens and vessels used during the celebration of Liturgy. We hold Bake Sale during the Fish Fry / Pirohi sale every second Friday of month.
The Parishioners of St. Michael's Church may join the Altar & Rosary Society by contacting Fr. Michal. Contact: stmichaelmerrillville@parma.org
Catholic Schoolhouse Merrillville
Catholic Schoolhouse Merrillville is a classical academic co-op with programs for nursery through high school. Meeting once a week on Tuesday mornings, students engage in choir, 2 hours of classroom time (religion, history, geography, science, latin/greek, art history, math facts and language arts facts) as well as science experiments and art projects. Catholic Schoolhouse provides a foundation for a true one room schoolhouse and integrated family learning.
For more information call or text: 219-206-5331
Dead Theologians Society
The Dead Theologians Society (DTS) is a Roman Catholic apostolate for high school-age teens. Through the Saints of yesterday, the Dead Theologians Society inspires the youth of today to become the saints of tomorrow. Society members meet to learn the lives of the Saints - who are only dead by the world&pos;s definition and are certainly alive with Jesus in Heaven.
Their lives of heroic virtue continue to inspire and by using the interesting and engaging DTS format and through the examples of the Saints, young people are catechized and develop positive role models at a time when they are truly needed. In addition, members make use of time-honored Roman Catholic prayers, devotions and sacramentals such as, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and more! A special charism of DTS is to pray for the Souls In Purgatory.
For more information contact: stmichaelmerrillville@parma.org
St. Nicholas Apostolate
St. Nicholas Apostolate is affiliated organization of St. Michael's Parish for the works of social concern and charity. St. Michael's is also today collecting and distributing monies to parishioners who are in need of help. St. Nicholas Apostolate is led by parish priest and the help of the apostolate is per priest's discretion.
There is also the President, Vice-president and Treasurer of the fund to help quarterly to discuss fundraising and determine how best to meet the needs of our parish. You can contribute to the Apostolate through the box in the vestibule or by mail. St. Nicholas Apostolate has its own account and therefore please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Apostolate.
Our annual fundraisers: Soup & Salad Fundraiser (Spring) Octoberfest (Fall).
President: Susan Hohrun.
Vice-president: Elisabeth Babich
Treasurer: Carl Martikean
Troops of St. George
The Troops of Saint George - Troop 219 The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven.” Saint George, Pray for us.
For more information contact: tsgtroop219@gmail.com