Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to St. Michael?

Our church is located at 513 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield, IN 46140. Here is a map.

Where should I park?

Parking is available in the parking lot on the east side of the church.  Enter the lot off of Madison Street, just east of Jefferson Blvd.  You are also welcome to park on Madison Street or Jefferson Blvd.

Do I need to register?

All new parishioners are asked to register.  Registrations do not transfer between parishes and you will need to complete a registration form to be considered a parishioner. Click here to register online.

What should I wear?

We want you to feel comfortable. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, your clothing is respectful of the sacred space you are occupying.

Where do my children go?

Children are always welcome and encouraged to sit with their parents or caregivers in the pew.  If a child is fussy or needs special attention, benches are available in the narthex. 

I'm baptized Catholic, but have been away from the Church. How do I come back?

You are always welcome to come home to  the Church.  If you have been away for a while and need to receive the Sacraments or would like to discuss the next steps of your faith journey, you are asked to  contact Fr. Aaron Jenkins via email or phone.  You are also invited to attend our session for Returning Catholics.  This program is held after Christmas and Easter each year.

Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering. However, we are always thankful for financial gifts and strive to be good stewards of those gifts.  If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to the parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here. 

I have a hearing problem. Is there any special assistance?

During the 2020 renovation, a hearing loop was installed in the church.  A hearing loop is an assistive listening system that provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by hearing devices with telecoils. When hearing aid users are inside the loop and their t-coil setting is activated, anything being broadcast on the church's audio system is sent directly to the telecoil in their hearing device. Simply switch your hearing aid to "t-coil" for the system to connect.

If you do not have hearing aids, or they do not have telecoils, assistive hearing devices are available.  Please ask an usher for one.

I'm not Catholic. How do I join the Church?

Anyone interested in becoming Catholic will need to make an appointment with Fr. Aaron Jenkins.  You can contact him via email or phone.

I’m not Catholic. How do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the other parishioners. However, we do have worship aids located in most pews that provide you with the responses and prayers used during Mass. If you don't see a worship aid in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.

I’m not Catholic. Is it okay for me to participate in Communion?

Communion, or the Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest during the Mass. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ.  If you are not Catholic, we ask you not to receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious Blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.