CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher Girata Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Amy Heller Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Priest Associate for Worship
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September 23, 2018 Welcome To Saint Michael! As the summer temperatures slowly start to subside, things are heating up at Saint Michael! We’re glad you’ve chosen to worship with us today as we move further in to our yearlong “God’s Story” journey (reading the entire Bible) and seek to learn more about being disciples of Jesus. If you are visiting or in need of prayer support, please fill out a communication/prayer request card located in the backs of the pews. Saint Michael is a family and we hope you’ll consider becoming a part of it. Come back soon!
2018 VESTRY Margaret Spellings, Sr. Warden Sally Schupp, Jr. Warden Warren Houser, Warden at-Large Kathy Kelley, Treasurer Jim Skochdopole, Chancellor Margaret Cervin, Clerk Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, John Ellerman, Jane Greene, Whitney Grogan, Ben Leal, Jay Lipscomb, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Christine Paddock, Elizabeth L. Selzer, and Chris Wiley. For questions and comments please email vestry@saintmichael.org
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 a.m. Morning Prayer (BMC) Tuesday and Thursday 7 a.m. Eucharist (BMC) Wednesdays 10 a.m. Healing Service (BMC) Saturday 8:30 a.m Eucharist (BMC) 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Service (SMC) SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Traditional Rite I (SMC) 9 a.m. Traditional Rite II (Church) 9 a.m. Contemporary Rite II(Parish Hall) 9 a.m. Joy: A Children’s Service (SMC) 10 a.m. God’s Story 11 a.m. Traditional Rite I (Church) 11 a.m. Contemporary Rite II (Parish Hall) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist (SMC)
Priest on Call
If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours call (214) 232-7512.
Need Prayer
Prayer Teams can pray with you during Sunday morning services.
As Saint Michael begins an extended and fresh focus on the Bible this year through the God’s Story initiative, we are engaging in a six-week sermon series entitled, “Making Sense of the Bible”. This series is meant to address some of the common questions that thinking people may have about the scriptures, and provide some practical tools for going deeper. Join us at all 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. services.
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VESTRY NOMINEES 2019 – 2021 The Vestry has nominated the following parishioners to serve a three year term on the vestry beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. The vote on these candidates will be at the annual Parish Meeting, 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 28 in the Church. GEORGE BALDWIN – member since 1980 • Honduras Mission Trip (15 years) Co-chair (8 years) • Austin Street Shelter Cooking Co-chair • Stewardship Committee • Usher • Men of Saint Michael HALLIE LAWRENCE – member since 2005 • WOSM Welcome Chair, Live Auction Chair, and Gifts Committee • Youth Ministry Task Force • Confirmation Tribe Leader and Mentor • Barnyard Bash Chair • St. Mary’s Guild STACEY MALCOLMSON – member since 2000 • WOSM Gifts Committee Chair and Underwriting Chair • Inaugural Giving Council • Finance Committee • Stewardship Committee STEVE MCKENNEY – member since 1980 • Saint Michael’s Farmers Market • Acolyte and Chalice Bearer • Diocesan Executive Committee and Finance Committee • Welcome Ministry and New Member Training • Stephen Minister BLAIR ODEN – member since 1993 • Chairman of Frederick’s Square Holding Company (the Lomo Alto Building) • Building and Grounds Committee • Sunday School Teacher • Confirmation Teacher Eligible parish members may nominate one or more candidates for the Vestry by using a Nominating by Petition form for each person nominated. Petitions are on the website, saintmichael.org, or at the south entrance reception desk. Petitions must be returned to the south lanai receptionist by 4:30 p.m. October 10, 2018.
DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATE NOMINEES 2019 – 2021 The Vestry has nominated the following parishioners to serve a three year term as delegates or as alternates to the Diocesan Convention beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. The vote on these candidates will be at the annual Parish Meeting, 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 28 in the Church. DAVID GREENBLATT – member since 2000 • Confirmation Class support • Lay Reader JERRY POGLITSCH – member since 1986 • Jubilee Park Steering Committee, Housing Committee, I Believe in Angels Volunteer • Acolyte and Chalice Bearer • Meals on Wheels Driver SUSIE RYAN – member since 2001 • Acolyte and Chalice Bearer • Stephen Minister • Chaired Heart of Giving • EFM participant First Alternate TOM BOWEN – member since 2000 • Technology Committee • Lay Reader and Usher • Sunday School Teacher Second Alternate JESSICA CLEMENTS – member since 2014 • Welcome ministry and Greeters Coordinator • Journey Class Group Leader • EYC and Confirmation Class Mentor Third Alternate MARY ABRAMS – member since 1999 • Acolyte and Chalice Bearer • Austin Street Shelter Volunteer • Jubilee Park Volunteer Eligible parish members may nominate one or more candidates for Diocesan Delegate by using a Nominating by Petition form for each person nominated. Petitions are on the website, saintmichael.org or at the south entrance reception desk. Petitions must be returned to the south lanai receptionist by 4:30 p.m. October 10, 2018.
Sunday’s class marks the beginning of a new section of God’s Story on Moses. If you haven’t made it to a class yet, this is a great time to join in! TODAY: MOSES/DELIVERANCE EXODUS 1-17
WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Finding Purpose Through Passion & Prayer
Wednesday, October 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall DR. THEODORE (TED) PRICE, PhD UT Dallas, Texas Pain Research Consortium “Seeking Solutions to the Opioid Crisis”
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All women who are members of Saint Michael and All Angels are members of the Women of Saint Michael
Episcopal Christians 101 Every Sunday in October. 12:15 p.m. | Coke Room For those new to Christianity, this offering will provide an overview of our faith. This class serves as preparation to be confirmed by the Bishop on November 11th. RSVP: Saintmichael.org/EC101.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES SINGLES IN THE CITY AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM Thursday, September 27 | 6 - 9 p.m. 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 The British Invasion is back! Join us for a fun-filled evening as we enjoy the Beatles at the Cool Thursday Concert Series. This event will cost $30 per person ($20 for Arboretum members), plus the cost of any food and beverage purchases. Questions: Charlene York at charlene.york@gmail.com. CHORISTERS NOW REHEARSING! This year, our choristers are boys and girls in grades 3-8 who rehearse midweek and sing at the 9 a.m. Traditional service on Sunday mornings. Contact Jonathan Ryan to learn more: jryan@saintmichael.org. DO I REALLY NEED A WILL? There are many reasons – legal, financial and even spiritual – for having a will that spells out your personal legacy. And, gifts of faith and thanksgiving come in all sizes. A legacy gift to Saint Michael and All Angels continues in perpetuity to support the mission and ministries of your church. For more information about planned giving at Saint Michael, contact Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning, at lduncan@saintmichael.org. EYC 2.0: BARK AND BAKE | OCT. 11 6 - 8 p.m. | Coke Room The youth will be making dog treats for the blessing of the animals. Community Service hours are available for this event.
HONDURAS TRIP INFO MEETING | SEPT. 26 We will return to Tela in February of 2019 and begin making plans for our upcoming mission on Wednesday evening, September 26 at the home of Chris and Sally Schupp, 4349 Shenandoah St. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. for a pot-luck supper for new and longtime friends; and an introduction to a trip that will change your life. Please RSVP to: cschupp@robertlynn.com. CHORAL COMPLINE BEGINS | NEXT WEEK Next Sunday, Choral Compline begins weekly in the church at 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday will also feature a Festival Choral Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. in the church for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels. The following Sunday, October 7, Choral Evensong will be offered for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi in the church at 5:30 p.m. (followed by Eucharist). WRITE THROUGH IT: WRITING WORKSHOP | OCT. 13 Do you have a story/poem/essay – or just an expression – that you long to tell? The Write Through It Workshop is for you - to facilitate integration of the writing process into your spiritual life and to strengthen your alignment of Your Story with God’s Story. Open to all genres and all levels of writing experience. Writing exercises will be offered to enhance what you can say to yourself and others, with clarity and meaning. Participants will have the opportunity to share if they are comfortable doing so in small groups led by veterans. Register by Oct. 5 to Cynthia Sample at 214.766.3907, cynthia@cynthiacsample.com
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