Sunday News - April 28

SUNDAY STAFF

Second Sunday of Easter

April 28, 2019

FULL-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric J. Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care PART-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship

Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! We are so glad you have joined us for worship today. Saint Michael is a community of believers pursuing Christ and caring one for another. As such, please let us know if you are visiting, or in need of prayer support, by filling out a communication/prayer request card located in the backs of the pews. We hope that your time among us will be filled with a sense of connection, and we hope to see you again soon!

The Reverend Amy Heller Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth

THIS WEEKEND!

The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Priest Associate for Worship MUSIC STAFF

WINNER SAINT MICHAEL 101

Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Worship Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Owen Reid Organ Scholar

Best of Big D The

SATURDAYS NOW - SEPTEMBER 28 8 A.M. - NOON NORTH PARKING LOT

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FARMERS MARKET

2017

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. Joy: A Children’s Service (SMC) 11 a.m. Traditional Rite I (Church) 11 a.m. Contemporary Rite II (Parish Hall)

TODAY!

SAINT MICHAEL 101 Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann Sunday, April 28, 12:15 p.m.

Located in the Parlor If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting and want to learn more about membership, then this luncheon is for you! Come meet members of our Clergy & Vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Lunch is served and childcare is available with pre-registration.

For questions, please contact Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com.

To register, go online at www.SaintMichael.org/101.

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist Rite I (SMC) 8 p.m. Choral Compline (Church)

Priest on Call – If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours, call (214) 232-7512.

d Need Prayer – Prayer Teams can pray with you during Sunday morning services.

Spring Luncheon

Wednesday, May 15 | 7000 Park Lane | 11 a.m. doors open at 10:30 a.m.

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Melanie Shankle

New York Times Best Selling Author

"Embracing a Meaningful Life Through God's Small Acts of Faithfulness" Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author of three books: Sparkly Green Earrings, The Antelope in the Living Room, and Nobody’s Cuter Than You. Melanie speaks at events nationwide and writes on her blog, Big Mama. She is a class of 1993 graduate of Texas A&M and lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Perry, and daughter, Caroline. Her newest book, Church of The Small Things, was released in October 2017. She also has a new devotional book for women entitled Everyday Holy available now and a devotional for teen girls called Fearless Faith that released in August 2018.

Book Signing to follow at

St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange 5 Highland Park Village

Honoring

Anne Coke

SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/SPRINGLUNCHEON N

LOMO ALTO DRIVE

4

3

LOOKING FOR YOUR SUNDAY FORMATION CLASS?

B C 1

?

2

W

OUR MAP IS ONLINE AT SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/MAP

A N

EYC MOVIE TRIP

May 10 | $20 Time tBD for now

TODAY IN GOD’S STORY PAUL: PART 2 ACTS 21-23, 27-28, EPHESIANS 1-6, 2 TIMOTHY 1-4

The Youth Ministry will be meeting at Studio Movie Grill to watch the new Avengers film.

register online at saintmichael.org/youth SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY | MAY 12 Senior recognition will take place during the May 12th 11 a.m. service in the Church. Short reception in the Parlor, to follow. Deadline to submit information for recognition in printed materials is May 1. Ensure your spot at saintmichael.org/youth.

Contact: Chase Monson - cmonson@saintmichael.org

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez and join us for fun evening of boiled crawfish, jambalaya, beer, and fellowship. The Crawfish Boil is co-sponsored this year by the Women of Saint Michael and the Saint Michael and All Angels Prayer Ministry. $50 a person.

Limited availability. Buy your ticket today at saintmichael.org/crawfish

BOOK

NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY SATURDAY, MAY 4 Jubilee Park and Community Center National Lemonade Day at the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market

LEMONADEDAY.ORG

The Summer Sale has started in the Book Shop!

Come check out our 50% off table that has books, cards, Easter décor and lots of great gift items.

EASTER OFFERING UPDATE Our Easter offering will be split evenly between Heifer International, North Dallas Shared Ministries, and Our Community Pantry at St. Philip’s School and Community Center.

POETRY & FAITH | MAY 9 May 9 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Chapel Conference Room Join the Poetry & Faith discussion group Thursday evening, to explore the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke (in translation). Rilke is widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets. Open to all at Saint Michael and their friends. For more information, contact Richard Kilgore, richard.kilgore@gmail.com.

TELA, HONDURAS INFO SESSION & DINNER | MAY 19 Sunday, May 19 | 6 p.m.

Sissy and Mike Massad’s home | 4200 McFarlin Blvd.

For 15 years, SMAA missionaries have journeyed to Tela, Honduras. Working in tandem with parishioners and students from Espiritu Santo Episcopal Church, we offer fun, engaging Christian Ed to over 500 students in 5 barrios. Interested in being part of this remarkable work?

One trip can impact both your life and the lives of many in Honduras; find out more at the info dinner! RSVP to Sissy at smassad@prodigy.net SPRING DISTINGUISHED LECTURE WITH THE REV. ROBERT MACSWAIN, PH.D. | MAY 2 Thursday, May 2 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Coke Activities Room Join us in listening to The Rev. Robert MacSwain, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theology at The School of Theology, University of the South, speak about “A Generous God: The Sacramental Theology of David Brown”. His presentation allows listeners to think “outside the box” of traditional sacramental theology and will be accompanied by heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer. If you plan to attend, please email Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org.

GOD’S STORY END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION | MAY 19 Sunday, May 19 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Garden Cloister I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream! Join us for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social to Celebrate a Successful Year of God’s Story.

The offering total was

$31,547.07

PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON | MAY 16 May 16 | 10:30 a.m. | $10 | Coke Activities Room The Rector, Chris Girata, will give the program, sharing the future plans for our church’s growth and development. This will be followed by Holy Eucharist, led by our chaplain, Lisa Flores-Musser. Please bring $10 dollars to cover lunch cost. Contact Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440.

SMAA ENGLAND & SCOTLAND PILGRIMAGE INFO MEETING | MAY 2 Thursday, May 2 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Parlor Interested in a pilgrimage of a lifetime? Come to our informational meeting on joining Rev. Greg Pickens and Noralyn Pickens in exploring the most important Anglican Heritage sites in England and Scotland. With fall in the United Kingdom as our backdrop, we hope you will consider this immersive trip into our spiritual history.

Pilgrims will leave September 25 and return on October 10, 2019. Contact: Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 | JUNE 3-7 June 3-7 | 9 a.m. - Noon POW! BAM! CRASH! Powerful and awesome, the almighty GOD opposes the forces of evil and empowers His people to find their strength in Him at this year’s VBS! Heroes have HEART! Heroes have COURAGE! Heroes have WISDOM! Heroes have HOPE! Heroes have POWER! And you too can be a part of God’s hero squad!

Swoop in and register by May 19. We are also on the lookout for heroic volunteers. Register and volunteer at saintmichael.org/VBS. With the power to walk on water, the ability to heal the sick, and a love so big that he saved the whole world, nothing can match the power of GOD! Join us at VBS 2019! Questions? Contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org.

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471

www.saintmichael.org @smaadallas