The Archangel September 2014 by Saint Michael and All Angels

the The Newsletter for Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

September 2014

Homecoming: More than a Day at Saint Michael and All Angels

Fall at Saint Michael and All Angels

One summer I visited the great abbey of Whitby, built high on a cliff above the northeastern coast of England. I expected to have the place to myself. Not too many people have heard of, much less are interested in, the saint of Whitby Abbey, Lady Hilda.

Fall at Saint Michael and All Angels will be one of the most spectacular ever with opportunities for everyone – old, young, or in-between – to get enthused, excited, and engaged.

the

Homecoming Sunday - Larry Gatlin Yout BBQ Kick Off

Women of Saint Michael

Acolyte Training

World Class Welcome

Acolyte Training

Saint Michael and All Angels Day

The area was swarming with visitors. They were climbing over the abbey ruins and cemetery with its strange gravestones weathered an eerie black. I inquired at the mobile ice cream stand parked by the church as to whether the crowds meant it was a special holy day. “Oh my, no,” said the ice cream vendor. “These people aren’t here to see the abbey because of religious reasons; they’re here because it’s the place that inspired the author of “Dracula.” They’ve come to imagine vampires and ghouls among the ruins.” I wondered if these people could imagine anything else among the ruins. This was an abbey that housed hundreds of monks and nuns. Could these people in search of vampires and ghouls picture the monks and nuns teaching orphaned children and tending to the sick? Could they hear psalms and hymns sung faithfully around the clock? Could they conceive of the mutual affection within that community, the hospitality offered to strangers, the millions of prayers they uttered to God? Could the vampire hunters

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It begins with Homecoming on Sunday, September 7 as we gather to sing the Great Gospel Hymns with Larry Gatlin at 9:00 and 11:00 in the church, have breakfast under the tent, watch the kids dunk a priest, and see the many ways to get connected at the Ministry Fair. There is new energy at every level: Adult Formation with stimulating Sunday morning classes and six new midweek study groups; Youth, Children and Family Ministries blending faith with experiences for young impressionable minds; Pastoral Care touching lives reaching out to us in need; Mission and Outreach working down the street, across the country, and around the world; Saint Michael Presents; Distinguished Lectures; Retreats; A World Class Welcome; and more. Read about it here... and get connected!

Fall at Saint Michael

Homecoming SAINT MICHAEL

AND ALL ANGELS

HOMECOMING SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

CELEBRATE GOSPEL THE

& THAT OLD TIME RELIGION

featuring

LARRY GATLIN

and those great gospel hymns

Homecoming

Larry Gatlin and the Saint Michael Choir Sing the Great Gospel Hymns:

“Now and Not Yet” Reflections of the Vicar

• How Great Thou Art • Amazing Grace • Rock of Ages • Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling And many more

Worship

for the entire family

9:00 and 11:00 Gospel hymns and

Holy Communion, Church

9:00

Joy Mass, Parish Hall

Discovery Mass

Saint Michael Chapel

11:11

The Banquet (Theater)

Breakfast

under the tent: 8:00 – 11:00

Tell us your coming so we’ll have plenty of bacon and biscuits RSVP: online at www. saintmichael.org/homecoming, or call 214363-5471.

• Grandparents Day • Family Photos • Children’s Activities • Ministry Fair • Casual Dress

Most scholars refer to Paul’s theology as the “now and not yet.” That is, Paul declares that Christ has come and all things are made new but are not yet made perfect. As Christians, he argues, we live in an in-between time where God is active all around us and will soon complete God’s work. As a priest, I am often keenly aware of how caught in the middle we can be, how much the “now and the not yet” can weigh on folks, how very in-between worlds we can be. Jessie, Mose, Abe and I have a new appreciation for Bill Murray God’s time and change as we have made our move to join you in Dallas. The funniest part of the transition is how often I am asked how long I am staying at Saint Michael. The largest part of the question is born of the honest observation that several recent clergy including The Rev. Brenda Sol and The Rev. Jemonde Taylor were two year Lilly Fellows. (I pray that the question is not a suggestion for a future move.) All of that to say, the answer for how long I am staying at Saint Michael is an easy and a difficult one at the same time. I plan to be among you as long as The Rev. Bob Dannals, the people of Saint Michael, and the good Lord want me to be here. I am honored, privileged, and challenged to be here and work among you. I am excited about the amazing work that you already do. I am filled with hope and joy at what Saint Michael is becoming and am excited in sharing that labor with you. The key is that I cannot begin to guess where any of us will be in the near or far future. The challenge Paul presents to us in his theology is that we live in-between. So, we have to trust God in the now. Said differently, I want to be with you all for years to come, I can plan and invest accordingly, but all I can truly do is delight in the work God sets before me today. Everything else is in God’s hands. I don’t know about y’all, but for me and my family, working at Saint Michael and All Angels is a great place to be.

Farmers Market Saint Michael’s Farmers Market Raps-Up Third Season On September 6 Saint Michael’s Farmers Market closes out the third season for the church’s community outreach ministry.

The Farmers Market had an average of 27 vendors every Saturday and 20 of the vendors sold at last year’s market as well, attesting to its popularity with the farmers and food producers. The opening date of next year’s Saint Michael’s Farmers Market as not been set.

Bishop Lambert an Janice Lee Shoppers point out their favorites One of this year’s highlights was the creation of the Friends of the Farmers Market to help support and sustain its operations in the future. Nearly 200 people, some of whom were not parishioners, joined the group and raised nearly $40,000 which will supplement the market’s operations. “This was a very successful season,” said Nancy Powers, the market’s director. “We had more than 8,000 shoppers during our 23 week run for an average of nearly 350 people on Saturday mornings.” Another big hit was the addition of live music this year. Saint Michael’s Discovery Mass Band and other talented musicians provided a lively atmosphere to go along with the fruits and vegetables.

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Farmers Market Volunteers:

One of the things that keeps people coming back to our Farmers Market is the hospitality. If you would like to be a part of the Market next year but don’t know how, consider being a greeter at the Welcome Table. You can sign up here: www.saintmichael.org/smfmvolunteers ; if you have questions you may contact our Volunteer Coordinator Meg Carstens at meg.carstens@gmail.com.

Stewardship Rosser and Mary Newton to Lead 2015 Stewardship This year’s Stewardship program will be chaired by Rosser and Mary Newton. Rosser is Managing Partner of Petro Capital Group, and Mary, a graduate of SMU and the U.T. Law school, is busy helping raise their three children, 15 year old Hattie; Rosser, 13; and Laughlin, 5; and serving many community organizations.

A Message from the Stewardship Committee Thanksgiving, Trust give and Transformation: three T’stoof Every man shall as he is able, the according Stewardship the blessing of the LORD your God which He

has given you.

Thanksgiving for Time, Talent and Treasure begins with the acknowledgement that all three are God’s gift and are not Deuteronomy 16:17 ours to possess. Trust is another rich faith-word that defines biblical stewardship. God has given time, talent, and treasure as a Trust which we manage with Jesus Christ at the center. Transformation is something that doesn’t happen accidentally but because in Thanksgiving we have trusted God with our lives which has changed everything. God has transformed the way we look at time, every precious day; and the way we look at the gifts we have received as talents with the affirmation that no one has been short-changed. Our relationship to our treasure is transformed because we now see it through God’s eyes. man shall give according to For Stewardship 2015, our Every hope is as hetois able,increase giving the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you. participation in our congregation and that all members of our parish pledge towards the support of our beloved Saint Michael. Join us on the Stewardship Committee (81…. and adding more), or as an “ambassador of giving”- talking to friends and family about your pledge gifts, or asking how you can help support the “110 plus ministries” at Saint Michael with your pledge for 2015. For more information, please contact Mary Kardell, Director of Giving, 214-6923015 or mkardell@saintmichael.org.

Rosser, Hattie, Mary, Laughlin, Rosser The Newton Family

Join the Stewardship Committee. Your Help is Needed. Contact Mary Kardell at mkardell@saintmichael.org.

Deuteronomy 16:17

Stewardship is a Family Affair

To us, Stewardship is being responsible for the things that God has given us and to remember that they are not ours, but HIS. It is our responsibility to share the gifts and blessings that we have been given in life.

Stewardship means asking the hard questions about where we put our trust: in our own abilities and desires or in a gracious God from whom all our blessings flow. Stewart Thomas family

Hadley and Travis Galt

Catie Grace Gorman Will Gorman A financial pledge is not about trying to buy God’s love, but about saying “thank you” for the Divine love we have been given freely and an expression of the willingness to share that love with others. Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you. Deuteronomy 16:17

Maria D’Antoni

John and I require/strongly encourage our children give a portion of their allowance to the church for several reasons. First, we want them to be aware of the needs of the larger world outside of their safe and privileged existence. Second, we want them to know that the church does not exist to just provide for them. They must give back, too. Finally, we want them to have a sense of their power to make change in the world. Elizabeth and John Gorman (Mom and Dad)

6 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.

Stewardship

As we reflect on our gratitude to Saint Michael and All Angels, the wonderful staff comes to the top of our list. We have been supported and cared for by them in so many ways and we feel our pledge is one small way to show our appreciation and gratitude.

God has entrusted us to care for those around us for the brief time we are here on Earth. All things first belong to God and it is our duty to be responsible stewards of the blessings he gives to us. All that we are and all we will have including family and possessions are not really ours - they belong to God.

Donell and Phillip Wiggins

Jenny and Mike Garberding

Supporting Saint Michael and All Angels through our Stewardship commitment is “putting our faith in action.” In supporting our devoted clergy and our superb staff as well as the needs of others less fortunate, our own lives are enriched, and our faith is deepened.

It continues to be a blessing for our family to be a part of Saint Michael and All Angels. We are happy knowing that in giving to Saint Michael’s, our church is able to reach those within these walls and those who will never see these halls.

Jean and George Coleman

Elizabeth and Mike Keogh 7

Adult Formation

Sunday Classes

(Beginning September 14)

The Forum

Saint Michael Chapel Bob Dannals and Bill Murray What makes a person a hero/heroine of Christian history; or what makes a narrative a literary classic in Christian tradition? Just this: by decades and generational influence in shaping believers, seekers, and skeptics alike with the transforming grace of God. Bob Dannals, Rector

During the coming year, the Rector and the Vicar, Bob Dannals and Bill Murray, will focus on the important people and stories of our faith with the hope that through these personalities and narratives we will be drawn into deeper faith and new dimensions of discipleship.

Bill Murray, Vicar

Adult Bible Study : The Bible Says What ?! Coke Activities Room Kevin Huddleston, Irwin Sentilles, Vic Furnish

After tackling basic questions related to the origins, authority, and interpretation of the Bible, presenters will “google” the biblical writings on a wide range of topics. Come prepared to be surprised, challenged, instructed, and inspired by discussions of subjects like God, prophecy, and dealing with differences.

Parlor Bill Murray and staff

Why should I bother with Church? Why do priests wear crazy clothes? Why should I read the Bible? How many angels would fit on the head of a pin? Do you have questions? Do you need a safe place to start asking them? If you do, then our Fall Inquirers’ Series is the place! We practice a generous Christianity at Saint Michael that invites all kinds of questions about every aspect of faith. As an Inquirer, we will help you journey more deeply into God, Jesus, the Bible, the Church, and things that really matter. Led by The Reverend Bill Murray along with clergy and lay ministers, our Inquirers’ series is for all seekers – newcomers, long-time churchgoers, skeptics, or those who haven’t thought about their faith in a long time. For information, contact Ann Mills (amills@saintmichael. org) or Tish Visinsky (tvisinsky@saintmichael.org). ..............

Marriage in the Real World

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Kevin Huddleston Vic Furnish

The Inquirers’ Series

Irwin Sentilles

ESD Library Noralyn and Greg Pickens

Sundays from 10:00 to 10:50, this gathering meets with Greg and Noralyn Pickens in the ESD Library. From practical wisdom to the latest science: Marriage in the Real World promotes the conversations that strengthen our marriages. Relying on scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, and highly acclaimed marriage authors, this gathering fosters real relationships in the real world. Please make plans to attend, even if your spouse is working, traveling, or has duties in another part Noralyn and Greg Pickens of the church during this time. We welcome all who come and know that each session is completely independent of the others - meaning you can return without feeling like you are behind.

Distinguished Lectures

Scott Bader-Saye

Katherine Tiede

David Tiede

Michael Bruce Curry

Sunday, October 19

Sunday, November 23

Sunday, March 1

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Dr. Scott Bader–Saye

Academic Dean, Seminary of the Southwest, Austin and Professor of Ethics 10:00 (Parish Hall) Combined Class

Bonds of Affection in a Culture of Isolation 12:30 -2:00 (Coke Activities Room) Lunch Presentation and Q and A

Alone Together: Technology, Youth Culture and the Church ...................... Scott Bader-Saye is the Academic Dean and is the Helen and Everett H. Jones Chair of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. He is the author of Following Jesus in a Culture or Fear and Church and Israel After Christendom. He also serves as Theologian in Residence at St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas.

The Rev. Katherine A. Tiede,

The Right Rev. Michael Bruce Curry,

Pastor of Living Water Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota

10:00 (Parish Hall) Combined Class

The Rev. Dr. David L. Tiede,

A Different Way of Being Christian

10:00 (Parish Hall) Combined Class

12:30-2:00 (Coke Activities Room) Lunch Presentation and Q/A

Ret. Dean of Luther Seminary

Christian Vocation in the Ages and Stages of Life 12:30-2:00 (Coke Activities Room) Lunch Presentation and Q/A

Christian Vocation in the Ages and Stages of Life (Part 2) ...................... Christian history is filled with stories of vocation, where great difficulties are filled with God’s promises of life and hope. What refreshment can the Christian faith provide in an era tempted by both sectarian religion and secularism? How can contemporary Christian Discover their callings in the midst of life’s difficulties?”

Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina

A Dangerous Dream of Hope ...................... Bishop Curry was elected the 11th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in 2000. Throughout his ministry, Bishop Curry has been active in issues of social justice: creation of networks of family day care providers, brokering millions of dollars in investment in inner city neighborhoods, endorsing the Church’s Millennium Development Goals. He is on several boards and has a national preaching and teaching ministry. He is the author of Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus.

Retreats Advent Quiet Day Retreat The Rev. Laure Brock, Rector of Saint Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church, Lexington, KY.

Saturday, December 6, 9:00-Noon

Coke Activities Room

Love Heals: A Retreat For Mothers, Daughters, Sisters And Friends (Co-sponsored with the Women of Saint Michael)

Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 15, 2015 At Camp Allen near Navasota, Texas

God of Abundant Reduction We hear the messages: Acquire more things! Build a bigger home! Drive a bigger car! Add to your resume, your social status, your value! Be more! And yet… Jesus called the twelve together and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic…” During the season of Advent we are called to slow down, stop, refocus. What if we begin to hear the voice of God calling us to strip away the stuff, the things, the external armor we wear that hides our deepest inner selves? What if we begin the journey of reducing all that envelops us and separates us from God? What if we see abundance in having and needing less? What if we believe Jesus simply wants to love us in our deepest, naked selves and souls? And when we are divested of our things, our identities we’ve worked for years, even decades, to acquire, who are we then? Come spend a quiet morning focusing on finding our deepest self during Advent.

Join us in the beautiful woods of east Texas at the Diocese of Texas Retreat Center. •

Music

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Worship

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Keynote talks from Becca Stevens

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Workshops on prayer, a walking Bible study, creative faith expressions through art, healing oils and inner peace, journaling.

Lots of free time for quiet, camp fires, hay rides, tennis, horseback riding, and much more. Gather your friends and family and enjoy a weekend of healing love. Reservations: aescobedo@saintmichael.org or online. Cost: $220 before December 15, 2014. Afterward, $250 per person. Includes all lodging, food and transportation by chartered bus.

Keynote speaker :

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The Rev. Becca Stevens,

Lent Quiet Day Retreat

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Coke Activities Room

Led by Br. David Vryhof,

Society of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Massachusetts 10

Magdalene and Thistle Farms . ..............

Weekday Bible and Book Studies (unless otherwise noted, all classes begin the week of September 15) ..............

Monday: Unending Conversation

Coke Activities Room, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Led by Nancy Solana and Ann Sentilles All women are invited to join this inquisitive and welcoming class. The moniker we have chosen for ourselves is “Unending Conversation” from Marcus Borg’s The Heart Of Christianity; in which he claims, “Discerning the heart of Christianity thus involves us in an unending conversation.” We urge all new members to read this book for background and perspective. The conversation begins with observations on a portion of a chosen book or a short film viewed in class. ..............

Women of the Spirit

The Edge Room, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Led by Emily Given Join us Monday mornings for a prayer and book discussion group for women of all ages. The first book of the season will be Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Led by Emily Given. For more information, please contact Emily at egiven@ saintmichael.org. Childcare provided. The Edge Room is located on the north end of the second floor. Women of the Spirit begins on September 8.

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Midday Book Study

Chapel Conference Room, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Led by Mary Ann Webster and Elizabeth Lang This group studies and discusses one book each semester to gain insight into personal spiritual growth and gain wisdom from the community. The first book is Barbara Brown Taylor’s, Learning to Walk in the Dark. ..............

Books and Faith

Chapel Conference Room, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Led by Tom Rhodus This open discussion for men and women discusses current books on Christian faith, scripture, and the challenges integrating Christianity with modern culture. The first book for the year is Ten Spiritual Essays on Life’s Questions by Bob Dannals, illustrated by Anne Coke. All class members are encouraged to read the portions of the book chosen for discussion the next week. Class begins September 16. ..............

Women-Word-Work

The Edge Room, 7:00-8:15 p.m., 1st and 3rd Mondays Coordinated by Margot Habiby and Heather Herring Stanton Are you a working woman? Are you craving spiritual connection, but know you can’t commit to one more thing? Then this is the perfect group for you! Beginning September 8, we will begin exploring Susan DiMickele’s book Working Women of the Bible, reviewing a chapter a month. These are stand alone chapters exploring various women of the Bible, so you can drop in any time and not be lost! Drop in as we share fellowship, snacks, study and prayer. Bring a friend and join us. There is no preparation. Be sure to mark the following dates in your calendar as they are not necessarily the 1st and 3rd Mondays due to holidays. September 8 & 22

October 6 & 20

November 3 & 17 8 11

Weekday Bible and Book Studies ..............

Tuesday:

New

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The Dad’s Lectionary Bible Edge Room, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Greg Pickens

This Bible study returns from summer on September 16 and then meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 in the Edge Room. We gather for food and fellowship then begin our study of the lessons for the next Sunday. You don’t have to be a dad to join. To find out more contact Greg Pickens at gpickens@saintmichael.com. ..............

Brown Bag Bible Study

Coke Activities Room, 11:00-12:00 a.m. Led by Peggy Carr and Effie McCullough This group of women discusses a book of the Bible as it applies to their own lives, is facilitated by the use of study guides. The book Moses: Calling and Character by Stephen B. Eyre is the curriculum. It can be purchased in the Saint Michael Book Shop. There is about 40 minutes preparation for each class using the study guide. ..............

The Book of Acts – Taking the Gospel into the World begining Tuesday, September 23 Chapel Conference Room, 11:00 - Noon Led by Shelly Vescovo

All men and women are welcome to this weekly discussion of small portions of The Book of Acts, Luke’s story of salvation history about the spread of Christianity. There is no preparation for class. Just bring your Bible and discover how we can continue to spread the Good News just as the first Christians did.

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Covenant Bible Study Join Us At The Table

Chapel Conference Room, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 – Nov. 11, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, and Feb. 24-April 7

Virginia Holleman and Arden Showalter

The Biblical concept of COVENANT is about an enduring commitment between God and God’s people to live in a loving relationship with and for each other. C OV E N A N T is based on the understanding that it is through community, shared reflection and Virginia Holleman and engagement, that we Arden Showalter can best discover the Bible’s transformative power. It helps cultivate a lifelong trust in God and apply the Bible to your personal story. The underlying theme is in the COVENANTS that God has made with his people in the Old and New Testaments. There are three 8-week modules, each taken independently: Creating, Living, Trusting. Participants will have about 30 minutes of Bible reading a day in preparation for each week’s gathering. The cost of materials is $50.00 per person for all 3 modules. Scholarships are available by contacting svescovo@ saintmichael.org. Please contact Shelly for reservations so materials can be ordered. Space is limited to 12 people. ..............

Weekday Bible and Book Studies Education for Ministry

Drake Conference Room, 9:30 - Noon Chapel Conference Room, 6:30-9:15 p.m. Led by Elizabeth Lang Education for Ministry is a program that combines study of the scriptures, Christian history, and theology with a focus on ordinary experiences that help discern God’s presence in one’s life. Developed by the Episcopal seminary at Sewanee – University of the South and led by Elizabeth Lang, the program provides more spiritual depth, a greater understanding of traditional and contemporary theology, and ways to see God acting through a person’s life. Education for Ministry, a four year program, requires a commitment to weekly seminars for nine months, and tuition of $350 (scholarships available). It meets either Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - Noon in the Drake Conference Room or evenings at 6:30 in the Chapel Conference Room. To learn more contact: Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@ gmail.com, or Shelly Vescovo at svescovo@saintmichael.org.

Wednesdays: ..............

Men’s Lectionary Bible Study

7:15-8:15 a.m., Coke Activities Room Coordinated by Andy McCarthy The readings for the upcoming Sunday provide material for rich discussion. No preparation necessary. ..............

Women’s Spiritual Conversation Group Chapel Conference Room, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Led by Shelly Vescovo

This study crafted for women who work or for any reason would enjoy a study group in the early morning. Each week small portions of a book on spiritual growth and prayer, or a relevant novel are open for interpretation and discussion. This group meets weekly September - July. The facilitator is Shelly Vescovo, although every member of the group participates in leadership and in choosing reading materials. ..............

Imaging the Word Bible Study

Chapel Conference Room, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Led by Karen Wiley

Saint Michael Reader’s Book Club Parlor, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 1st Tuesdays Led by Neal Hern

Everyone is welcome to a discussion of great books! Books for the fall are September 2, Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly, October 7, Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, November 4, The Innocent Man by John Grisham, December 2, The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout, and January 6, Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

The Bible and the arts are inherently and historically linked. Since the 4th century, congregations have been guided by the lectionary’s imaginative and disciplined journey through the Bible. Through the use of these readings and the liturgy, music, colors, movements, and celebrations of the church year, the Bible and the arts can be brought together in a significant way. Imaging the Word is a resource providing visual arts, music, photography, prose, poetry, prayers, and commentary based on each Sunday’s lectionary readings.

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Weekday Bible and Book Studies The Art and Practice of Meditation Parlor, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Led by Pamela Theodore

Are you stressed out? Is your life entirely too busy and chaotic? Does peace of mind elude you? There is help on the way! Benefits of meditation include: attaining greater awareness of God within; enhanced sense of happiness/contentment; calming your mind by decreasing metabolic rate and lowering heart rate; increasing clarity and focus, decreasing daily frustrations, and supporting the immune system. The class begins with a reading and moves into meditation for the remainder of the hour together. Even if you have tried to meditate before and were for some reason unable to, perhaps the many new and creative opportunities offered in this class will access this beneficial practice for you. And we all will have the support of the group to help us along. ..............

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The Good Mystery

Chapel Conference Room 6:30-7:30 p.m. September 17 – November 19 Led by Kathy O’Doherty and Shelly Vescovo Mysticism is a term for people who have an experience, not necessarily an understanding, of the Divine – of God. Explore the experiences of people who have written about their perceptions of the Devine presence. In this 10 week adventure, we will look into the experiences of two contemporary Christian mystics, two ancient Christian mystics, two mystical experiences from the Old and New Testaments, and finally two writers from other traditions: Jewish and Islamic. The Good Mystery, led by Shelly Vescovo and Cathy O’Doherty, will meet on Wednesday evenings in the Chapel Conference Room from 6:30 to 7:30. Each participant will receive a notebook of short readings to prepare for the class. For information contact: Shelly Vescovo at svescovo@saintmichael.org.

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Thursdays: ..............

Men’s Lectionary Bible Study

Coke Activities Room, 7:00-8:00 a.m. Coordinated by David Loomis

This men’s group meets to discuss the lessons for the current week from the Lectionary, exploring ways in which the passages speak to every day life and our own spiritual journey. Lessons and commentary are emailed early each week to enable participants to familiarize themselves with the material. On a rotating basis, participants facilitate discussion by studying the lessons and reviewing available information on the subject. Following the session, participants move on to Flying Fish in Preston Center for breakfast. ..............

Men’s Morning Bible Study Clergy Conference Room 7:30 -8:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday Led by Kevin Huddleston

The group selects which book of the Bible for discussion. Currently the study is Acts of the Apostles. For more information contact khuddleston@saintmichael.org. ..............

Community Bible Study Chapel Conference Room, 9:15-10:30 Led by Pamela Theodore This is a Bible study group for women of all ages. We are blessed with mothers of young children, women in middle age, and women who are grandmothers every year. It is reminiscent of being in a kitchen at the Holidays with so many generations of women cooking and sharing. Class begins with fellowship at 9:15 followed by bible study. ..............

Weekday Bible and Book Studies Holy Reading: A Journey in Prayer for Every day

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Chapel Conference Room 2:00-3:00 p.m., October 23 – November 20 Led by Shelly Vescovo and Gloria Hocking

The one form of prayer that everyone can do is called Lectio Divina or Holy Reading. Done alone or in a group, Holy Reading begins with reading a text aloud, moves to quiet contemplation of what each person hears from the text that day, shifts into silent prayer over what is heard, and moves into naming what God calls you to this day through what you have read. Participants may elect to share what they hear and to what action they are called. This Benedictine form of prayer has been a staple in the lives of Christians for centuries. And, though frequently a passage from scripture is used, Holy Reading can use any printed material: poetry, quotations, and even the daily newspaper. It is a way to bring prayerful listening and action into our lives. Join us for this 5 week experience of prayer. ..............

Home Communions During Advent and Lent, Home Communions take place in parishioners’ homes in many parts of the metroplex. Home Communions are patterned after the worship and meals of the early Church which met in homes, often around the table at which the family dined. These are casual and visitor friendly gatherings open to both members of Saint Michael and the friends of the hosts. The clergy bring the order of service. The hosting household provides the bread and wine and invites people in your neighborhood. Cards are available in the Adult Formation office as invitations. Many hosts provide a light meal following the service to encourage fellowship.

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Covenant Bible Study – Join Us At The Table

Chapel Conference Room 6:30-8:00, September 25 – November 13, January 8 - February 12, and February 26-April 9 Terry and Mark Demler The Biblical concept of COVENANT is about an enduring commitment between God and God’s people to live in a loving relationship with and for each other.

Terry and Mark Demler

COVENANT is based on the understanding that it is through community, shared reflection and engagement, that we can best discover the Bible’s transformative power. It helps cultivate a lifelong trust in God and apply the Bible to your personal story.

The underlying theme is the COVENANTS that God has made with his people in the Old and New Testaments. There are three 8-week modules, each taken independently: Creating, Living, Trusting. Participants will have about 30 minutes of Bible reading a day in preparation for each week’s gathering. The cost of materials is $50.00 per person for all of the 3 modules. Scholarships are available by contacting svescovo@ saintmichael.org. Please contact Shelly for reservations so materials can be ordered. Space is limited to 12 people. ..............

If you would like to host a Home Communion during Advent or Lent, please contact Adult Formation at aescobedo@saintmichael.org. The deadline for Advent is October 31, 2013 and for Lent is January 31, 2014. 8 15

Adult Fellowship ..............

Singles ‘N Saints,

varied times, Coordinated by Shannon Callewart, Sandra Hughes, Joe Walker, Charles Groves

Foyer Supper Clubs are: -The great way to make new friends, -Enjoy good conversation, -Savor the best of home cooking, -Make a big church small.

All singles in the second half of life are invited to participate in any or all of the events planned for the coming year. Singles ‘N Saints kick off the fall with a FIESTA at Saint Michael on September 14 in the Coke Activities Room, 6:00-8:00. The evening is $15. There will be a cooking class, movie/dinner nights, and on December 11 the Singles ‘N Saints Advent Home Communion and Christmas Party. All events require reservations.

Groups meet regularly for a meal and fellowship in the home of one of its members. The groups are put together randomly so that we can get to know parishioners we might not otherwise meet or renew on-going friendships. Generally, the host provides the main course with the other members filling in the rest of the meal. Groups are reorganized twice a year. It is necessary to register for each of the two cycles: September – January and February – June. Two types of groups are available, made up of: 1. A cross section of Saint Michael adults 2. Families with children Please complete the Foyer Club application on line or contact aescobedo@saintmichael.org. ..............

Newly Married Couples: If you have been married five years or less (or so), you are invited to a gathering created to have some fun and strengthen your vows as a couple. Starting in September, we typically meet the third Sunday in the Coke Room @ 12:15 (in October we will meet on the 12th). We begin our time together with lunch and then we have a chance to hear about the adventures in married life from our guest couple from the parish. Please mark your calendars, it’s a great way to make new friends. 8 16

Singles ‘N Saints Cooking Class at Rex’s Seafood

Prime Timers

1st and 3rd Thursdays, Coordinated by Ruth Mason and Pam Barbera Prime Timers invites all senior members of our parish and their friends to join together for programs and field trips. The first Thursday of each month members gather to hear a speaker and have lunch together in the Coke Activities Room. The third Thursday, we gather at the Porte Cochere on Colgate to board a chartered bus for a local trip to museums, parks and gardens, local industries, blue bonnets and exploring new Dallas “spots.” Watch monthly and weekly publications for specific events. ..............

Adult Formation Special Events Special Events And Speakers

Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Luther Seminar You≠th Center Thursday, October 2 9:00 - Noon Led by Dr. Larry Rasmussen .............. Dr. Larry L. Rasmussen is a recognized authority on the life of German theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He authored Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Significance for North Americans and edited Vol. 10, Berlin 1932-33, in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works. In addition, Dr. Rasmussen is one of the world’s foremost Christian environmental ethicists. He has mentored a generation of Christians in eco-theology and “green religion.” He spearheaded the “greening” at the Union Theological Seminary as an institution and rooted his courses and scholarship in the practice of environmental justice with communities and community leaders. Open to the public at no charge. Reservations requested at aescobedo@saintmichael.org. ..............

Dr. Roy Heller Rector’s/Vicar’s Forum October 5, 2014

Dr. Roy Heller is an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Perkins School of Theology, SMU, earning his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Old Testament at Yale University Graduate School in 1998. Heller, known for his engaging lectures, was honored with the Golden Mustang Award for Outstanding Faculty Member at SMU during the 2005-2006 school year.

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The Rev. Olga Barrera Rector of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Tela, Honduras November 2, 2014

The Rev. Olga Barrera, Rector of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Tela, Honduras, will be our guest preacher at 9:00 and 11:00. The Rev. Barrera has been at the center of Saint Michael and All Angels mission outreach in Honduras. For several years, mission trips coordinated with her have focused on improving living conditions of people in Tela and surrounding communities, and working to improve the church’s elementary school serving the community. ..............

The Most Rev. David Moxon April 19, 2015

The Most. Rev. David Moxon, Executive Director of the Anglican Church in Rome, former Archbishop of Australia, will preach at 9:00 and 11:00 in the Main Sanctuary on April 19th. The Most Reverend Sir David Moxon is the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See and Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Archbishop David Moxon was formerly the Bishop of Waikato, Senior Bishop of the New Zealand Dioceses, and an Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. He remains cochairman of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission.

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Saint Michael Presents

Community Concert Series Celebrates Nationally Acclaimed Artists

Pipedreams

Celebrating the King of the Instrument November 18

The nationally broadcast radio program will be recorded live as the first concert of Saint Michael Presents on Tuesday, November 18. Saint Michael and All Angels’ magnificent organ played by music directors James Diaz and Hyeon Jeong along with other Dallas area organists will be showcased in the performance that is broadcast on more than 150 radio stations in the country, including WRR in Dallas.

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Cantus Vocal Ensemble February 12

Described by The Washington Post as “spontaneous grace,” Cantus – the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States – will perform on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Saint Michael Presents concerts are free to the public. Become a concert underwriter at www.saintmichael.org/ concerts.

Parish Life Dean Fearing to Sign His New Book at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange on October 1 Dean Fearing, author of The Texas Food Bible, will sign books at the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village, on Wednesday, October 1, from 3:00-5:00. Pre-sales of The Texas Food Bible begin on September 4. To reserve a copy, call 214-521-3862.

Neighborhood Nights Start in October

Neighborhood Nights, Saint Michael’s version of “Happy Hour” will get its fall season underway with two gatherings in October. The first will be Sunday, October 5 at the home of Shannon Callewart, followed on Sunday, October 12 at the home of Bea and Walt Humann. The gatherings, from 5:00 to 6:30, give Saint Michael parishioners the chance to meet fellow church members who live in their neighborhood. A Neighborhood Night will be planned in your neighborhood soon. If you can’t wait, contact Marta Holden at mholden@ saintmichael.org. and plan one for your area.

Mr. Fearing, chef, author, and creator of Fearing’s restaurant in Dallas, is renowned for his award-winning restaurant, which has been named “Restaurant of the Year” and “Table of the Year” by Esquire Magazine, as well as “number one” in hotel dining in the U.S. by the prestigious “Zagat Survey.”

A past Neighborhood Night

Staffed by more than 120 Women of Saint Michael volunteers, The Exchange contributes its annual proceeds to non-profit charities, primarily in the greater Dallas area. Last year $500,000 was granted to 101 charitable organizations serving those in need. Since its inception, The Exchange given charities nearly $8 million. For more information about St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange, visit http://st-michaels-womans-exchange.com/.

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Parish Life

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Overview Acolyte Training Scheduled Saint Michael and All Angels has one of the largest Acolyte and Chalice Bearer programs in the Episcopal Church, and is an essential element of our worship experience.

Feast Day of Saint Michael Ministry Celebration

Consider becoming an Acolyte. It’s open to anyone from the Sixth grade to 80+. You just need to attend one training session. They are being held in the church from 9:00 – 10:30 on the following Saturday mornings: September 13 September 27 For more information contact Tony at tonybriggle@ sbcglobal.net

Safe Church Training Set for Friday, September 19 Safe Church Training is essential to Saint Michael’s dedication to assuring a caring environment for every parishioner, especially our children and youth, and is required for anyone working with youth or children. The training will be Friday morning, September 19 from 9:00 – Noon in the Coke Activities Room. RSVP to Kimberly Robinson at Khrobinson@saintmichael.org.

The more than 100 ministries of Saint Michael and All Angels will be honored and celebrated on the Feast Day of Saint Michael Sunday, September 28. Representatives will process at the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services carrying a banner of their ministry. The Feast Day will also be highlighted by special music from our choir and orchestra.

Get Collared at the Book Shop The beautiful hand-beaded dog collars from Kenya are back at the Saint Michael Book Shop! There is a wide selection in different sizes. Get one before they are gone.

For Your Information

For Your Information We Need You Involved Saint Michael and All Angels has more than 100 ministries serving parishioners, neighbors in need, missions in Dallas, the United States and around the world. The church needs your expertise in making its ministries work effectively and efficiently. Do you like to cook? We make meals for members just home from the hospital, for a funeral reception, for a Wednesday night youth meeting, for a Veterans Day celebration in the Parlor, for the homeless at the Austin Street Shelter, for people suffering from HIV. Are you in real estate? We manage a 104,000 square foot building complex (the church), a 40,000 square foot commercial office building, a home building program in Jubilee Park. Are you in medicine? Are you a lawyer? Are you a school teacher? Are you a gardener? Are you a banker? Are you a mother, a grandmother, father, grandfather? Whatever you do, whatever your passion, Saint Michael and All Angels Church needs you and what you do best. Marta Holden is Saint Michael’s director of Lay Ministry Engagement. She can match your skills and talents with the mission of our church, Spreading God’s Love. Get in touch with her at mholden@saintmicheal.org, or 214-3635471…and she will get you in touch.

Bracken Reece Resigns as Facilities Manager After 19 years as Saint Michael and All Angels’ facility manager Bracken Reece has submitted his resignation to accept another position in Dallas. He has made many contributions to our church and he will be missed. His last day with us will be Saturday, September 13. Bracken has declined to have a gathering so that we can honor his time with us, but please take time to say “Thank You” for his many years of service. He can be contacted at breece@ saintmichael.org, or call 214-363-5471. The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations, is working with our Rector, the Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, and the Junior Warden to initiate a search for Bracken’s successor. As a first step, we have asked Building Solutions, a nationally recognized advisor for real estate and facility development programs, to review our campus facilities and make recommendations for the ongoing care and management of our property, including proposals for best practices and improvements. We will also take this opportunity to review and update our manuals and operating procedures. As we move forward, your church’s leadership is committed to maintaining and operating the buildings and facilities of Saint Michael and All Angels to the highest standards.

Rector Addresses Life’s Major Questions in New Book He likes to call it a “booklet.” But, 10Q: Ten Spiritual Essays on Life’s Questions written by Saint Michael’s Rector, Bob Dannals, addresses the serious questions raised by most as they contemplate their life – spiritually, vocationally, morally. The book grew out of the Rector’s Forum series where he first posed these questions to a Sunday morning class. “There is today an inquiry about God, human life, and the affairs of the world,” he said in his Foreword. “I invite you into the journey of this book, of asking deep and challenging questions, and discovering afresh how your life can be significant. The book was edited and published by parishioner Autumn Collins, Anne Coke contributed the illustrations, and its cover is taken from the new stained glass doors in the church created by Bart Forbes. 23

Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care Pastoral Care ministries at Saint Michael reach out in love to embrace people’s lives when they are in need, when they hurt, when they celebrate, when they are sick, when they need a friend. ………………….

PRAYING Prayer is communicating with God. When the road of life gets steep, prayer gives us traction. At Saint Michael there are many prayer ministries to meet the needs of all of us. www.saintmichael.org/pc/praying Prayer Ministry: The prayer ministry is made up of the Sunday Service Prayer Teams, the Daily Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the Centering Prayer Group, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Alterknit the nighttime knitting ministry. The Prayer Ministry meets as a group each month on the Third Thursday in the Coke Activities Room. This year our program is entitled, “A Time to Pray”. To make the meetings convenient for everyone, one month we will meet at 11:30 with a $10 lunch and a speaker, and the next month we will meet at 6:00 with appetizers and social time, meditation, prayer and music and followed by a speaker and dessert. The meetings are held in the Coke Activities Room.

Christian Yoga Ministry, returns on Monday September 8 at 5:30 in the Youth Center. Yoga, means “coming together” or union, and serves to connect the body, mind and spirit. It is another means to open our hearts and minds into the love of Christ that sustains us. As Christians, God cares how we take care of our bodies. One of the most powerful parts of the time spent together, in addition to the health benefits, is the community building that yoga is offering us as we spend time in silence and relaxation at the end of our sessions. There is no fee. To learn more, contact Annette Lentz, Annette.lentz@sbcglobal.net. …………..

VISITING Whether old or young, we need companionship when life isn’t going well or when there are reasons to celebrate. Our Visiting ministries bring the love of Christ face-to-face. www. saintmichael.org/pc/visiting. Friends in Christ, a visiting ministry. These are parishioners specially trained to visit and provide support to those who are homebound, in nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. To learn more, Contact Catherine McGee, cmgee@digitalencore.com.

This fall’s programs are: Date Time Speaker October 16 11:30 The Rev. Bob Dannals, Rector November 20 6:00 Dr. Warren Greene Episcopal Healing Center (in the Theater) December 18 11:30 James Diaz, Director of Music For information on how you can participate in one of these important ministries, contact lay leader, Steve McKenney, ssmckenney111@gmail.com; Daily Intercessory Prayer, Terry Demler, tsdemler@gmail.com. Centering Prayer Group, Mary Ann Webster, maryannwebster@gmail.com; Prayer Shawl Ministry, Byrd Teague, byrdteague@gmail.com; Alterknit nighttime ministry, Nancy Cantwell, 972- 523-4911.

………… Lay Eucharistic Visitors, are teams of trained parishioners who take the Holy Communion to members in the hospital, at home, or in assisted living facilities. Lay Eucharistic Visitors provide a loving service by taking the Eucharist and visiting with those who cannot be in church. For more information, contact Lay Leader, Ruthie Garrett, garrett. ruthie@gmail.com. …………..

Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care CARING Saint Michael’s Caring ministries provide support and compassion to those facing life challenges and difficulties. www. saintmichael.org/pc/caring; Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets on Sunday, September 7 and Sunday, September 21, in the Coke Activities Room 7:308:30 in the evening. This group is open to both men and women. More information is available by contacting The Rev. Neal Hern, nealhearn@aol.com Card Ministry, working with the Pastoral Care office, the Card Ministry stays in touch with Parishioners by sending cards of sympathy on the deaths of loved ones and to the homebound, cards are sent in celebration of birthdays and holidays. For information, contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. Care Givers Support Group meets twice monthly to provide support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. The mission is to make resources available for all members of the parish who are in the role of care giving. Our September meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 2 (due to the Labor Day holiday) and on Monday, September 15. Meetings are held in the Parlor, 11:00 to 12:30. Contact, Sandra Klingeman, jsk@sbcglobal.net.

Grief Ministries:

Faith and Grief Luncheon Ministry. A Faith and Grief Luncheon is scheduled on the second Thursday of each month in the Coke Activities Room at 12 Noon. There is no charge for the luncheon but donations are greatly appreciated. Make reservations at www.faithandgrief.org, or calling 469-251-9612. This ministry provides a safe place to talk about one’s and to hear a speaker who has been through the loss of a loved one. The discussion tables are facilitated by trained and experienced leaders and the program is introduced by a member of the clergy. Questions: contact The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org, or Meg Badgett, mmbadgett@gmail.com. Grief Workshop: A six-week grief workshop will be held at Saint Michael this fall, and will be led by Rev. Fran Shelton of the Faith and Grief organization. The workshop is scheduled for October 7th through November 11 on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 in the Coke Activities Room. For more information, Contact: The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org. or Katherine Bowen, kbowen@ saintmichael.org. Advent Liturgy of Remembrance and Light: The loss of loved ones can be especially difficult during the Christmas season. On Wednesday, December 10, we will have a special candlelight service of comfort and peace as we remember and celebrate the blessings of life. Questions, The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org

Stephen Ministry: Stephen Ministers Help You Over The Rough Spots. A Stephen Minister is someone who will walk beside you while you are hurting—listening to you, praying for you, and encouraging you. Saint Michael and All Angels offers a very dedicated group of men and women who have received specialized training to walk with you, confidentially, on this journey. If you know someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister or you could use one yourself, please contact The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael. org, or Jean Coleman, jwcoleman@sbcglobal.net.

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Caring and Sharing - Pastoral Care Touch-Base Phone Ministry, is a voice at the other end of the telephone representing the entire parish of Saint Michael and its clergy and staff. This caring voice checks on those who have had a recent loss, or checks on those who are homebound to see how they are feeling and stays in touch as our parishioners go through stages of grief or specific life and health situations. For more information contact The Rev. Lisa Flores, lflores@saintmichael.org. ………….

SERVING Our serving ministries meet people where they are in their lifespiritual journey with programs that share experiences, provide information, strengthen resolve, and build mind and body. www.saintmichael.org/pc/serving. Blood Drive. Saint Michael’s Parish Nurse Ministry with the American Red Cross sponsor two blood drives each year, one in October and one in February. Saint Michael parishioners have generously given of this gift of life that has aided many of our own parishioners as well as others in need. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, October 5. Contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org. Parish Nurse Ministry. The Saint Michael Parish Nurse Ministry is made up of professional Registered Nurses from our parish. Among other services, they maintain a station in the South Lanai on the third Sunday of each month taking blood pressures and providing information the focus of health awareness for the month. The focus on September 21 is on Blood Pressure Awareness. Contact Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org. Recovery Advocates: Is made up of volunteers who work to provide the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of those who experience substance abuse or other addictions. There will be a training session for volunteers on Tuesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 in the Coke Activities Room, where a light dinner will be provided. Dr. John Talmadge, clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center will speak on the topic, “How to Help a Parishioner with Addiction: Initial Contact and Follow Up”. Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term support system. It is a place to get information, referrals, feedback 8 26

and a feeling of safety from other women who have experienced cancer and from those who are in the fight now. A licensed professional counselor meets with the group weekly and is supported by a Pastoral Care Priest. The group meets Mondays, 1:45 in the Parlor (there will be no meeting Labor Day, September 1). Contact: Sue Patton, pattons@ sbcglobal.net, or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net

Congregational Care Ministries: Extended Care Cooks, is a ministry made up of volunteers who like to cook and are available to provide a delicious meal to parishioners needing meals. For information contact, Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael.org, or Gay Rekerdres, gayrek@sbcglobal.net. Funeral Reception Guild, is made up of volunteers who humbly, quietly and lovingly bake cookies, prepare the trays and reception table, and make certain that the receptions are ready for the families of the deceased of Saint Michael. For more information, contact Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael. org, or Gayle Kesinger, gkesinger@tx.rr.com. Good Shepherds, is a 28-year old ministry that has over 100 volunteers who are responsible for tending to their ‘flock’ in their specific neighborhoods by staying in touch regarding health needs and celebrations and welcoming new comers. This ministry follows the biblical commands to “love one another” and “I came not to be served but to serve.” Contact, Ann Mills, amills@saintmichael.org, or Judy Cole, jcole@saintmichael.org.

Caring Sharing - Mission Outreach Around the Corner and Around the World Saint Michael and All Angels’ mission and outreach programs seek to serve our neighbors in need, down the street, across town, across the United States, around the world. All parishioners are urged to get engaged in the generous sharing of God’s gifts; loving our neighbors, far and near; and being heralds of justice and peace for everyone.

Dallas

Jubilee Park and Community Center is a catalyst for renewal and enrichment to the southeast Dallas/Fair Park neighborhood. Since Saint Michael initiated a relationship with the community in 1997, crime has been reduced by 64%, O.M. Roberts Elementary has become an “Exemplary” performing school, and there are active early childhood and afterschool programs, adult education programs, as well as improvements in public safety and health.

New Soccer Field Under Construction in Jubilee Park

Dallas’ professional soccer team, FC Dallas, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have teamed up to build a new soccer field in Jubilee Park. The UAE Embassy is donating the funds to build the field and FC Dallas will provide ongoing coaching and soccer programming for the Jubilee Park community. It is expected to be completed this fall. “The Jubilee Park and Community Center is a cornerstone

of this community,” UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba said at the groundbreaking August 14. “We are excited to partner with the FC Dallas Foundation and provide local kids the opportunity to enjoy soccer all year round.” “This field will be a game-changer for our students and our community,” said Ben Leal, executive director of Jubilee Park. Once the soccer field is completed, the Dallas Mavericks Foundation will finance the redo of Jubilee Park’s basketball facilities.

Volunteer at Jubilee Park After School – The after school program serves 180 children grades Kindergarten through 8th. The program hours are Monday-Thursday from 3:15-6:15. Volunteers serve as classroom assistants and help with homework and activities. One afternoon a week. Tutoring – Volunteers will tutor in either reading or math in the following programs: After School: Tutoring is held Monday-Wednesday from 3:15-6:15. One hour a week. Saturday Tutoring: Students can receive extra help with homework and tutoring on Saturdays. The program is held the first three Saturdays of the month from 9:00Noon. Commitment: One Saturday a month. O.M. Roberts Elementary School - Serves over 800 students. Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Soccer Groundbreaking left to right: Bill Addy, Ben Leal, Adam Medrano, Bill Pardoe, Matar Al Khzaimi, Moises Hernandez (FC Dallas player), Dan Hunt, John Wagner, Billy Ray Johnson, Gib Searight, and Marjorie Adams.

Reading Partners: providing one-on-one tutoring to students who are 6 months to 2.5 years behind in reading-level through a guided and structured curriculum. One hour a week, Monday-Thursday from 8:00-3:00. 8 27

Caring Sharing - Mission Outreach Classroom assistants: Volunteers can assist the teachers in the classrooms. One hour a week during school hours. Davids’ Place Readers – Davids’ Place is the Head Start school on the Jubilee campus, serving 3 to 5 year olds. Volunteers are needed to read to the children. One hour a week. Volunteer hours are between 9:00-1:00, Monday through Friday. Jeanie’s Place – Assist the Early Head Start school with care and activities for infants and toddlers, ages newborn through three years old. One hour a week between 9:00-11:30, Monday through Friday. Senior Lunch – Assist with set up and serve healthy meals to the seniors. The senior lunch is held every Wednesday and Friday from 11:00-1:00. Contact Allison Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator/ Development Associate at 214-887-1364 ext. 268 or volunteer@jubileecenter.org.

Austin Street Shelter

Once a month, Saint Michael cooks and serves dinner at the Austin Street Shelter. We meet in the Parish Hall kitchen one evening and prepare food for about 400. The next evening we deliver and serve the meal to the shelter’s residents. Austin Street Center provides emergency shelter and related services to the homeless in a compassionate, faith-based community and provides “whole person” therapeutic programs so that the person in need might be better able to make responsible choices, positive changes, and have economic self-sufficiency. To help contact Kevin at khuddleston@saintmichael.org

By Our Love

furnishes nutritious meals to people with AIDS who live in housing provided by AIDS Services of Dallas. We are looking for cooks and servers for the second Tuesday of the month and the third Monday. Contact: Kelly Giron at kellyh5978@yahoo.com. 8 28

In November, February, and July, Saint Michael parishioners are asked to fill grocery bags with food staples and hygiene items to support the North Dallas Shared Ministries’ Food Pantry program. About twice a year, volunteers spend a morning at the NDSM facilities helping stock shelves and organize the donations. Last year Saint Michael and All Angels’ Church and parishioners gave more than $56,000 to the organization, volunteering nearly 1,400 hours of service and donating more than 500 bags of food for distribution to the hungry. To get connected contact Jan Hart Black at jhblack@att.net.

Genesis Cooks

prepares and delivers meals for women and children at Genesis Women’s Shelter once a month on the 1st Monday of the Month. Contact: Maria Martin at mariaomartin@ sbcglobal.net.

Meal On Wheels

delivers meals to the elderly and other shut-ins. It takes 2 to 3 hours in the morning, beginning around 8.30 once a month. Contact: Mary Bartholow at mary.bar@sbcglobal. net.

Caring and Sharing - Mission Outreach The Gathering – Serving our Neighbors The Gathering is a church for the homeless in downtown Dallas started by the late Rev. Jim Webb and Saint Michael parishioners. It has grown in just over a year to serving more than 100 people at Thanksgiving Square. Several congregations throughout Dallas have joined in supporting the church’s programs. The worship service is held outdoors on Sundays at 1:00 followed by lunch. You can get connected by contacting Mary Ruth McKenney at maryruthmckenney@ gmail.com.

Valerie Dannals crafting with Honduran Children

Honduras, Recruiting in November for 2015 Mission Spend a week in Tela, Honduras, a small town on the Caribbean Coast. This transforming week will be spent in spiritual formation, service, and fellowship. We are hosted by the local Episcopal Church and there are many opportunities to work, worship and socialize with the local residents. Although no special skills are required, there is plenty of work to go around. You only need to bring a servant’s heart and a team spirit – with those two things, miracles will be performed. For information, please contact George Baldwin at gbinvest@swbell.net), or Grady Schleier at gschleier@ gmail.com.

Bob Dannals at The Gathering

Missions Sancti Spiritus, Cuba October 24 – October 29

Cuba is a new venture for Saint Michael and All Angels. There is an active and visible Episcopal Church in Cuba serving 44 parishes. The parish in Sancti Spiritus, the capital city in the province by the same name, is struggling and is in need of a permanent home. We believe that Saint Michael with its great resources and talents has been called to embrace the challenge. You can be a part. Contact Ron Brown at ronbrown@aklip.com.

Amistad Mission – Bolivia, January 2015

Ministering to the abused and abandoned orphans at Casa Esperanza at Villa Amistad has been a major mission of Saint Michael for several years. Our Bolivia mission trip will travel Cochabamba to play, pray, and teach with the children. You can be a part of this inspiring mission; contact Richard D’Antoni at Richard@dantonipartners.com.

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Honduras Threads, June 2015

Honduras threads is a micro-lending ministry of Saint Michael and All Angels through which the women of Tegucigalpa, Honduras and surrounding communities are being taught valuable skills, enabling them to make a living. With our parishioners’ help, the women have formed co-ops sewing pillow, table cloths, and other fabric products for sale in the United States and other markets in Honduras. 5-day mission trips go to support the women in this endeavor. For more information, contact Bill (214-941-8199 or bbancroft@conbriconsulting.com) or M’Lou

Missioners repair the roof and church building Bancroft (214-757-9560 or mlou@hondurasthreads.org).

Rosebud, South Dakota Sioux Indian Reservation, June 2015

Saint Michael parishioners travel to the remote Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation to work with residents to build a stronger, healthier community. This year we put a new roof on the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, administered fluoride treatments to reservation children, cooked and served dinner to more than 80 residents in the Black Pipe community, and conducted Vacation Bible School at Rosebud. This is a trip where new friendships are made, rewarding labor is performed and doors are opened to a deeper more fulfilling spiritual life. To get connected contact Kevin Huddleston at khuddleston@saintmichael.org.

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Honduran mother learning new sewing techniques

Women of Saint Michael The Women of Saint Michael 2014-2015 Luncheon Series

The Women of Saint Michael is proud to introduce the 20142015 Season. Are you a member of the church? Are you a Woman? Then you are a member of the Women of Saint Michael, and we would love to have you for one, three or all of our events this coming year. Remember that a Season Subscription covers all six luncheons and two retreats! Please Save the Date for the following events this season: Wednesday, September 10th, 11:30 Luncheon, Kay Willis Wyma, local favorite, author and blogger – expect a humorous approach to parenting, family and faith. Wednesday, October 8th, 11:30 Luncheon, Margaret Spellings, President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center – Jeanne Phillips will join in on this discussion of improving the lives of women.

Saturday, February 28th, 9-12 Lent Retreat, Brother David Bryhof of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts to lead us. Wednesday, March 25th, 11:30, Luncheon, Dean Kate Moorehead, priest, Dean and author from Jacksonville, Florida encouraging us to face our faith journey. Special Location – The Jubilee Center Tuesday, May 12th, 11:00, Spring Luncheon, Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, Methodist pastor, journalist, author, and breast cancer survivor discussing her journey and mission to help other women. Special location - 7000 Park Lane

Be the Change You Wish to See in the World

Wednesday, November 12th, 11:30 Luncheon, Karen Williams, Director at Rainbow Days, discussing Brain Health in both senior citizens and young children. Saturday, December 6th, 9:00-12:00, Onsite Advent Retreat, The Rev. Laurie Brock, Rector, author and blogger from Lexington, Kentucky will lead us with humor, holiness, and wholeness. Wednesday, January 14th, 11:30, Luncheon, Pam Cope, author and rescuer of children from human trafficking discussing her faith journey and mission work.

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Preschool

Record Enrollment for Saint Michael Preschool

Some 180 children ages 12-months through 5 will bound through the doors of the Saint Michael Preschool on Wednesday, September 3 starting a new adventure in their young lives. The kids will be greeted by Katie Riley, teachers fresh from several weeks Director of new training (and a summer vacation), new technology in every classroom, and more enrichment programs than ever before. “I’ve never seen our staff as enthusiastic and excited about a new school year,” said preschool director Katie Riley. “The addition of Memio boards and Ipads brings

New technology in every classroom interactive learning in the classroom with new ways to communicate with the kids and their parents.” New enrichment programs being introduced this year include: Little Techie Tots, Stretch-and-grow, Soccer Palz, Dancing Stars, and Yoga. In conjunction with the preschool, Saint Michael offers a Mother’s Day Out (MDO) Program for children 12 months through 2 years of age. Dedicated teachers 8 32

offer fun, creative, developmentally appropriate, multisensory experiences that help young children learn about their world. For more information about the Saint Michael Preschool or the Mother’s Day Out program contact Katie Riley, director, at kriley@saintmichael.org.

Saint Michael Preschool to Participate in North Texas Giving Day On Thursday, September 18 parishioners, parents, and friends will be able to support the Saint Michael Preschool with donations given through North Texas Giving Day. Donations of $25 and more made to the Preschool between 6:00 a.m. and Midnight through the website www. NorthTexasGivingDay.org. will be amplified by $2 million in bonus funds and prizes. Contributions will support Preschool enrichment programs like Stretch-and-Grow, and help provide music for the new weekly chapel services for the oldest children. For more information contact Mary Kardell at mkardell@saintmichael.org.

Preschool Amy McMahan, Former Teacher, Finds Saint Michael Preschool: Leads the Board

Important Dates for Preschool September 3 – Classes begin

A few years ago, my husband Michael and I were looking for a pre-school for our then 18-month old daughter. Before we had children, I was a teacher in both public and private schools for 8 years, which gave me the advantage of knowing exactly what I wanted in a school. However, it also posed a challenge in finding the “perfect” school for our children. When I finally visited Saint Michael Preschool, I knew we had found exactly what we were looking for.

September 8-12 – Scholastic Book Fair September 18 – North Texas Giving Day September 19 - Safe Church Training RSVP is required to attend, Kimberly Robinson, khrobinson@saintmichael.org

Our family was also searching for a church to call home. I grew up in the Catholic Church and Michael grew up in the Baptist Church. We found it challenging to make one or the other work for our family. We decided to try Saint Michael and All Angels one Sunday since we had such a good experience with the preschool. Turns out, Saint Michael is the perfect fit for our growing family (Maddie-4 years, Lewis-20 months).

The Michael McMahan family This school year, I have the privilege of chairing the Saint Michael Preschool Board. I’m excited to say that the Board was a driving force in updating technology in the classroom last year. Under the direction and leadership of Katie Riley, the Board is ready to help guide our school into the future. I truly believe that the Saint Michael and All Angels community is an amazing place. We are so blessed to be able to worship as a family and launch our children’s education under one roof.

Learning is fun and exciting

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Children and Family Ministry MOMS Bible Study

Grade 2 will be led in a combination of large group learning with Emily Given as well as small group activities and discussions will adult leaders.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Looking for a way to open the Bible and meet other moms? Join us for a “no stress - no guilt - no prep” Bible study and discussion led by Emily Given. We will look at the most common Bible stories we tell our children... but with adult eyes. For more information, please contact Elise Davis at edavis@saintmichael.org. The Edge Room is located on the north end of the second floor. MOMS Bible Study begins September 10. Friends and neighbors are welcome. ..............

Sunday Options

Two Levels – Age 4 through Grade 3 The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program provides a unique, interactive opportunity for children to come in contact with scripture, the liturgy of the church, and sacred history in a Montessori based setting. If you are a 6 year old that has not participated in Level I Catechesis, then we request you register for the 4-6 year old class. If you are a 6 year old that has attended Level I, then you are eligible for Level II for 6-9 year olds. Space is limited so register now! For more information, please contact Gabrielle Ott, Catechesis Coordinator – gott@saintmichael.org.

Children’s Choir

Kindergarten and Older Children are invited into worship leadership and Christian formation as they learn more about faith stories through basic music education and learning of scripture through song. Children sing in worship on a monthly basis. The children’s choir leader is Ashley Westgate.

The Bridge Grade 3

In a WHIRL on Sunday Morning! Pre K to Grade 2 Kids will be swept up in the joy and wonder of the WHIRL program on Sunday mornings. Different levels of this interactive, multi-media curriculum will be used for children ages 4 to Grade 3. Pre K classes will be led by both skilled professionals and adult volunteers. Kindergarten through

The Bridge, a new class starting in September, is exclusively created for 3rd graders. Using a new curriculum the Bridgers will be diving deeper into the liturgical readings of the day as well as large and small group activities.

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Children and Family Ministry The Edge

Grade 4 and 5 Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 in the Edge room for Sunday school featuring the “Words to Live By” curriculum. This curriculum was created by the Saint Michael formation team just for 4th and 5th graders. Be there!

Midweek Lego My Bible

Come explore the wonders of the Bible one Lego creation at a time. Emily Given will lead a five-week kid’s Bible study based on her book Building Faith Brick by Brick. Each week will include prayer, interactive Bible study, story themed snacks, and reflection using Legos. Friends and neighbors are always welcome! Space is limited so register today at http://www.saintmichael.org/childrenyouth-and-families/children-family-ministry/midweekformation/

Family Breakfast

New this Fall! Please join us in the Parish Hall for pancakes and all the toppings, juice and coffee. We will see you on the first Sundays of the month beginning in October from 10:00-11:00. Come with an empty stomach and stay for the fellowship. Sponsored by Children and Family Ministry, but open to all! To volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Ellen Talley at etalley@saintmichael.org.

Edge Midweek: Stained In Glass – Mark Wednesdays On Your Calendar For Stained In Glass With The Edge. Edgers will meet for 5 weekly sessions on Wednesday nights at 5:30 in the Edge Room starting September 10 to October 8. The 4th and 5th graders will enjoy fellowship and devotion time all while learning about the stained glass installments at Saint Michael and All Angels as well as create their own masterpieces. At the end of the program, each student will chose at least one of their creations to display during the parish party in February. Cost is $30 per child. Class size is limited so register now with ebower@saintmichael.org.

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Children and Family Ministry

Special Events The Bridge Social

Calling all Bridgers! We are going to celebrate our new class with a movie night. Join us in the Youth Café on Saturday, September 27, from 6:00-8:00 for a movie, pizza, popcorn, and more! For more information or to sign up, contact Erika at ebower@saintmichael.org.

Edge Family Day

Reserve November 15th on your calendar for “Stars In The Day”. Bring your family and your friends to the Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center! We will have All You Can Eat tickets which allows for unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, peanuts, soda, and water. Cost is $35 per person. Email Erika Bower at ebower@saintmichael.org to reserve your tickets now!

Children and Family Ministry

Lego My Bible Builds into New Book by Emily Given Four years ago Emily Given, director of Children and Family Ministries, was looking for a way to get more boys excited about Sunday School and mid-week formation activities. Then she stumbled on a Lego box and the idea hit her. Boys and girls love to build things with Legos...why not characters from the Bible. Thus, “Lego My Bible” was born. And it has become one of the most successful midweek formation activities for Kindergartners through 3rd graders. Now “Lego My Bible” has built into a book, Building Faith Brick by Brick – An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children. Emily’s book, published by Morehouse Education Resources, offers a culturally relevant, handson way to explore faith stories with a broad range of ages. It offers the methodology as well as 30 Old Testament and 24 New Testament stories with lesson plans. It is available through Cokesbury, a retailer of Christian Resources, at www.Cokesbury.com.

Youth Ministry Encounter Sunday School Grades 7-12

Special time on September 21, November 16, 6:00-7:15.

AXIS & Crosspoint Axis Grades 6-8

5:30-7:00 PM (5:30-6:30 Bible Study, 6:30 Dinner) Wednesday nights have long been a time of meaningful community and growth for young people at Saint Michael. This powerful experience continues this year with a new name and new schedule. An AXIS is a center point around which something rotates. We are hopeful that this name reflects the experience of our Seventh through twelfth graders gather every Sunday at 10:00 in the youth center to grow together in faith. Every week includes time to check in with each other, topical discussion, and creative teaching.

Circle Up

Sunday Nights with a purpose

middle school students on Wednesday night; our center is our faith, and our faith community.

Crosspoint Grades 9-12

6:30-8:00 (6:30 dinner, 7:00-8:00 Bible Studay)

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Crosspoint is a high school gathering on Wednesday nights where we explore the intersections of faith and life. It’s an opportunity for students and adults to gather around relevant topics and discuss the cross points of our daily life, our greater context, and our evolving faith. Each Wednesday night includes bible study, an excellent meal, and a great sense of fellowship among friends

Youth Ministry Life Groups

Life Groups are back for 9th – 12th grade students. Find a time and place that works for you and get connected!

7:00 a.m. seem too early? That’s okay! After Hours is for you.

Is Sunday the only day you can do Saint Michael things? We get it! Lunch Bunch is for you!

Are you a morning person? Great!

STILL can’t find a group that works? Contact Carolina Armstrong to start your own! To sign up or start a Life Group visit www.saintmichael.org/lifegroups.

Youth Ministry Special Events

Jumpstart

A special program for 9th Graders and parents

Kickoff BBQ

September 7, 5:30-7:30 All 6th-12th grade families are invited to join us to kick off the youth ministry year. We will spend the evening reconnecting, hearing about the big plans for the year, and offering early signups for mission trips.

Jumpstart is a Sunday night gathering for ninth graders that will help young people add tools to their tool belt for living as people of faith and character through their high school years. Gifted speakers who are therapists in our community include Cole Adams, Erin Wysong, and Dr. Peter Thomas will lead sessions with ninth graders. Week 1 - Students and Youth Staff: Becoming the kind of person do you want to be. Week 1 - Parents: Cole Adams: This Generation is Different: How Pornography and technology Shapes Relationship Week 2 - Students Only: Cole Adams and Erin Wysong: Your Generation is Different: How Pornography and Technology are shaping your relationship (and what to do about it) Week 3 - Parents and Students together: Dr. Peter Thomas, Parent Teen Communication. Come Jumpsatart your highschool experience. September 14, 21, and 28. $50 to sign up.

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Youth Ministry Connected

Middle School Night at Group Dynamix October 4, 5:30-10:30, Grades 6-8 $30

High School Confirmation

Any high school or middle school student that missed confirmation in 6th grade is invited to join us for a special series that concludes with Confirmation on January 25, 2015. Youth will meet for instruction January 4 and 11 and then join us on the Winter Retreat January 16-18. Please contact Andy Sahl if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in this class at asahl@ saintmichael.org.

Winter Retreat - Camp All Saints January 16-18, Grades 6-8

All middle school students are invited to a night of fun at Group Dynamix. Group Dynamix is an incredible indoor ropes course and game facility. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do all kinds of climbing and play great games like blacklight dogeball.

Six Flags November 2, Grades 6-12

Coffee House (open Mic) November 16, Grades 6-12

Reindeer Race

December 7, Grades 9-12

Christmas Party at Bowl Lounge December 10, Grades 6-12

Camp All Saints out-of-doors chapel The Winter Retreat is one of the favorite weekends of the year for young people at Saint Michael. The retreat includes great music, speakers, and a chance for high school youth to intentionally mentor our high school youth. The retreat is at our beautiful Diocese camp, Camp All Saints. Watch for registration information coming soon.

For Your Information Grant Them Eternal Rest Catherine Crawford Whattam, August 15, daughter of Katie West, step-daughter of Kent West, sister of Carolyn McBee and Kelly Doyle, sister-in-law of Michael McBee, and Cahill Doyle, aunt of Delaney McBee, Madison Doyle, and Harrison Doyle. Lynn “Bruce” Plummer, August 16, brother of Brown Plummer, brother-in-law of Sallie Plummer Mary Louise Garner Muirhead, August 23, mother of Sara Shanley, mother-in-law of Mike Shanley, grandmother of Michael and Stephen John Robert “Bob” Bell, August 25, father of Trica Stewart, father-in-law of Tom Stewart, grandfather of Sally, Jeff, Mary

Saint Michael Book Shop Needs You! We need help during the week and also on Sundays. Hours are flexible and volunteers get a 20% discount! Please contact Chris at bookshop@ saintmichael.org or ext 266 if you are interested. Bookshop Hours: M, T, Th, F 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Wed 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Sun: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

FYI cont. from page 1 understand that an abbey lies in ruin, but what really constitutes a church community goes far beyond a church building and one particular season in a church’s life. I have come to the conclusion that people who discount the church in the modern world simply have no sense of remembrance. They cannot see the ties that bind the Christian family. They cannot imagine that homecoming is more than a building, more than a day in the fall. They can’t perceive the effect of people praying for each other, they can’t see themselves participating in the relief of hunger, thirst, neglect, abuse, and disregard until they begin to take hold of their own need, their own vulnerabilities, their own recall of the support and care they have received in their past. On September 11, 2001, a monstrous evil exposed the layers of how we understand ourselves, the value of each human being, and what it means to have belonging -- a real home. Within a matter of hours, three thousand people were dead. Professional sports ground to a halt, television comedians went off the air, as did all commercials. In a flash we saw the comparative meaninglessness of much of what we determine to be life and value. That thousands of people could go to work as part of their daily routine and never come home made us all aware of our fragile mortality. Married couples cancelled divorce plans; mothers and fathers trimmed work hours to be with their children. We found a new kind of heroism, a renewed sense of courage, and a refreshing recovery of decency, civility, even genuine kindness toward strangers. In shock and in stark and compelling terms we turned to the core question: What’s my purpose on this planet? What we learned, of course -- and we’re still learning it -- is that life is a gift and we’re meant to be in a community of faith and action. When Jesus was asked about the need in all of us to know God and to be in community as brothers and sisters, he told the story of a runaway child, the “prodigal son”; and when Jesus described what this boy’s life was like when things went wrong, he described his context as a “far country,” and his condition like that of a pigpen. And in that far country he found himself cut off from a caring community; he was isolated, afraid, and in dire need. In that condition,

he yearned for home. He determined all of this when he “came to himself.” He decided to return home, expecting recrimination and punishment. To his great surprise and praise, his parent was waiting for him with a deep and abiding affection and forgiveness. The son receives pardon, is reclaimed, and receives back his place as a full participant in the family. When we gather on Sunday, September 7, for Homecoming will we realize that our gathering is not just about buildings and location and our particular season? Will we imagine all of our faithful forebears who did the work of the church, and will we then imagine how God is prompting us to follow suit? In the midst of difficult geo-political circumstances, we are challenged these days to show evidence that the Church extends beyond a campus. The crisis on the border of Texas, the Ebola pandemic, conflict and oppression in northern Iraq, and unrelenting tensions between Israel and Palestine -- and closer to home -- continuing needs in South Dallas and among individuals and families of the Park Cities, give us the chance to live what we preach. We will have the opportunity either to turn in upon ourselves and our problems, or to spend faithful energy and resources beyond ourselves: to send money, to pray for the world’s needs, to proclaim the gospel of Christ, to serve the poor and outcast, to extend hospitality to strangers, to help others persevere. Saint Michael and All Angels is a community of faith with a campus on Douglas and Colgate, but our life and work go way beyond buildings; we are a launching pad for practical Christianity. Yes, something wonderful happens when we realize that we have come home, home to Christ, home to each other, and home to our mission. Yes, something wonderful happens when we step into the legacy of those who have gone before, when we imagine how we will now carry the torch into the future. Join us!

Bob Dannals

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Worship Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. Eucharist – BMC Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Healing Service – BMC Saturday 8:30 a.m. Eucharist – BMC 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Mass Sunday 7:30 a.m. Eucharist Rite I – SMC 9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II - Church 9:00 a.m. Discovery Mass – SMC

Joy Mass - Parish Hall

Parish Clergy The Reverend Dr. Bob Dannals, Rector The Reverend Bill Murray, Vicar The Reverend Dr. Kevin Huddleston, Associate for Mission & Outreach The Reverend Lisa Flores, Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Greg Pickens, Associate for Operations and Pastoral Care The Reverend Ariail Gores, Deacon The Reverend Michael Harmuth, Sunday Associate, Chaplain Episcopal School of Dallas – lower school The Reverend Pamela Theodore, Sunday Associate The Reverend Neal Hern, Sunday Associate

Parish Vestry Stewart Thomas, Sr. Warden Nancy Skochdopole, Jr. Warden Grady Schleier, Treasurer Robert Wilson, Chancellor Margaret Spellings, Clerk Christine Ashmore, Peter Beck, John Gorman, Beth Hise, Kathy Jenevein, Rachel Morgan, Sallie Plummer, Randy Rekerdres, Tom Rhodus, Grady Schleier, Tom Stewart, Matt Waller, and Kay Whelan.

10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes (Children and Adult) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I – Church 11:11 a.m. The Banquet - Theater 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Eucharist Rite I – SMC