Engel Ordination and First Mass Recap

St. Michael parishioners and now Deacon Mike Engel was ordained Saturday and assisted at the altar for the first time Sunday. Both events were livestreamed; you can watch recordings at the links below:

• 2021 Diaconate Ordination at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
• Deacon Mike's First Assisting Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church

Although ordained, Deacon Mike is still in formation and will be assigned to his home parish for the next several months. He will be preaching for the first time at both evening Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday, December 7, at 6:30 PM, and Wednesday, December 8, at 7:00 PM.

When you see Deacon Mike and his family, be sure to thank them for their "yes" to God's call to service.