St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Renewing Our Sacred Grounds: Shade, Greenery, and Gentle Care at St. Michael'

At St. Michael's, our church is more than sanctuary walls—it's the living soil where faith takes root, families connect, and God's peace settles like morning dew. From our heartfelt Blue Mass tributes to the lively Feast of St. Michael, these grounds have held our shared stories. Yet, the bare expanses around our church, parking lot, and surrounding areas of the whole property—once full of promise—now stand stark under Texas's unyielding sun, with sun-baked earth offering little respite. The small garden beside our cherished new chapel, a gift from years past, fares no better: exposed to the shimmering haze and searing heat that turn quiet reflection into endurance.

Through this IGiveCatholic campaign, we're answering the call to care for creation: raising $20,000 for a straightforward renewal that restores comfort and calm across our entire property. Here's what we're planning—thoughtful steps to nurture the land: introducing new greenery and plants through simple landscaping, choosing native and non-invasive varieties suited to our Texas climate; spreading fresh mulch and adding top soil to enrich bare areas; installing stepping stones for gentle pathways and landscape edging to define and protect our borders. At the garden's heart, custom shade structures—elegant sails of breathable fabric—will arch over benches like merciful wings, cooling the midday forge by 15°F and inviting prayer without the burn. No grand displays, just faithful tending: echoing Genesis 2:15's gentle charge to till the earth and Matthew 11:28's offer of rest for weary souls amid our Texas trials.

Your gifts make this steady renewal real. $50 spreads mulch over a renewed bed; $1,000 enriches soil and anchors shade. Together, we'll craft grounds that nurture simply—drawing us closer to Christ in everyday grace.

Join this humble refresh. Donate today via IGiveCatholic—help us tend softly in His light. For more or to volunteer, reach the parish office. Grateful for your steady hearts!