DEC. 15 | Sunday News

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Season 20 | Advent 2024

New Episodes Every Weekday, Now – 23, 2024

Annual Giving Campaign

Your gi s help fuel the work we do as a community of faith. Nearly 90% of Saint Michael's operating budget is based on annual pledges. Join and make your pledge today.

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BIG SHIFT

As a meaningful complement to Christmas gi s, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the joy of the season by purchasing Christmas cards to share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gi provides tangible bene ts for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables outside the chapel and church on Sundays. e 2024 bene ciaries:

Every day we are making significant progress on Saint Michael’s unprecedented Building our Future construction project. We are about to embark on the last stretch of Phase 1, and it’s important that you know what to expect, so together, we can continue in community worship and have fellowship with one another.

Visiting Nurse Association | North Dallas Shared Ministries | Austin Street Center

Visit saintmichael.org/construction-impact or click the QR code to find out what you need to know.

COLLECTION BINS CAN BE FOUND:

Sundays - church and chapel narthexes.

Weekdays - outside the Church office on the first floor of the Lomo Alto building and at the school entrance.

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and All Angels Episcopal Church

December 15, 2024

The Third Sunday of Advent

EVE of the EPIPHANY & BURNING of the GREENS

January 5 | 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the wise men who traveled from the east to visit the newborn king. The service concludes with the annual burning of the greens followed by hot chocolate and s’mores.

Add a touch of holiday cheer to your tree with the

2024 Saint Michael and All Angels Christmas Ornament

Visit the table on the outdoor patio today to pick your ornaments you preordered.

Stephen C. Foster Elementary School

Adults

saintmichael.org/adults

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org

GROW IN YOUR FAITH: EXPLORE OUR ADULT OFFERINGS

With a diverse range of parish groups, Bible studies, support groups, and various activities, there are countless opportunities to connect, engage, and make lasting friendships. Explore all these offerings and join us.

Young Adults

saintmichael.org/youngadults

Rob Springer-Kyle, rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org

You are invited to be a part of Young Adult Ministry! Check out upcoming events below for bible studies, fun social gatherings, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle, at rspringer-kyle@saintmichael. org, to be added to the Young Adult email list for details about future young adult opportunities.

Children & Families

saintmichael.org/cfm

Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org

Pastoral Care

saintmichael.org/pastoralcare

The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org

Mission & Outreach

saintmichael.org/outreach

The Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org

ST. PHILIPS CHRISTMAS STORE

December 20 | St. Philips School & Community Center

Join the Men of Saint Michael in setting up the St. Philips Christmas Store. Contact David Cowling, davidcowling0100@gmail.com, or Don McCoy dmccoy@dgm247.com, to volunteer.

Youth

saintmichael.org/youth

Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Wednesday, December 18 | 6:30 – 8 pm. | Youth Center

Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater as we gather together over hot chocolate, carols, and celebrate with one another and help to make the season bright!

AMISTAD BOLIVIA YOUTH MISSION

July 27 – August 8, 2025

Applications Open Now! | Sign up Online

Year-End Giving

AUSTIN STREET CENTER & OUR CALLING INCLEMENT WEATHER SHELTER TEAM

Add your name to the list of on-call volunteers to serve at one of the shelters during inclement weather. You will be contacted during emergency response events and asked to volunteer if available. Sign up online.

JUBILEE PARK BOOK BUDDIES

Starting in January | Monday – Thursday | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jubilee Park and Community Center, Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, and Mount Auburn Steam Academy.

Join Jubilee Park as a tutor for its reading support program, Book Buddies, which provides additional reading instruction to students with need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy from January until summer break. 15–30 tutors are needed. Orientation and training dates will be made available following sign-ups.

CALL FOR TUTORS AT FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

January | Monday – Friday | Flexible Times

3700 Clover Lane | Stephen C. Foster Elementary School

We will resume tutoring students in kindergarten through 5th grade in January. As a tutor, you will support students in foundational education skills—particularly reading. The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students. Sign up online!

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