St. Michael Roman Catholic Church

Here at Saint Michael...

A Heartfelt Prayer: We are continuing to pray for our community, especially for those affected by the recent fires. Praying that you are back home safe and sound.

A Prayer for these Hard Times in Our Parish

Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the midst of storms - trials that feel overwhelming, burdens that press heavy, and fires that burn bright and unrelenting. I bring my fears, my pain, and my uncertainty to You, knowing You are near and have not forsaken me.

Prayer Tips for Hard Times

• Be honest - share your struggles and fears with God without hiding.
• Lean on Scripture - verses like Psalm 46:1 - 2, Philippians 4:7, and Joshua 1:9 can anchor your prayer.
• Focus on God’s presence - in fire and in hardship, remember He is with you.
• Pray in faith - even when you don’t see the path, trust His guidance and timing

Religious Education: Thank you very much to all our new and returning students. Classes will start on Sunday September 13th, 2026. Please remember that for the security of our precious children an adult must sign them in and out of class every Sunday.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults: If you have not received part or any of your Sacraments; you are Catholic or interested in becoming one - this is for you. Join OCIA classes, on Thursday evenings. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact the parish office at 775-972-7462 or email us at stmreno@stmichaelreno.org. Classes will start on Thursday September 3rd.

Attention All Volunteers: We are very grateful for all our volunteers. As you know, it is a requirement of the Diocese of Reno that all parish volunteers be certified with the Virtus Program “Protecting Gods Children. There will be a training in Spanish, here at St. Michael on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00pm. If you are going to participate in this class, please register at the parish office.

First Friday: We will have these special devotions on Friday, September 4th. Starting with English Mass and Anointing of the Sick at 9:00am and Spanish Healing Mass at 7:00pm. Night Adoration from 9:00pm to 5:00am.

...from the Weekly Bulletin 8/30/2026

Client-Choice Food Pantry in the North Valleys

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada-North Valley Satellite Office has a Food Pantry and other social services in the North Valleys! Click on this link for details:

Click here for details

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https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelsReno/

Saint Michael's would like to thank parishioners who continue to support the parish with their donations. It is greatly appreciated!

If you are able and would like to donate to St. Michael's church, there are a few ways to do that:

An easy way to donate is through the Diocese of Reno Virtual Parish Offering Plate! Click on this link and when the page comes up fill in the amount of your donation. Then click on the Virtual Parish Offering Plate button. Fill in necessary information and in the "Custom Section" box, select "St Michael -- Reno" in the "Parish Name", followed by the reason for giving. Don't forget to add your Envelope Number!

If you choose, you can mail in the weekly donation envelopes, or call the parish office to donate by credit card.

Please stay safe and healthy - Thank you and God Bless!