SUNDAY STAFF FULL-TIME CLERGY
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric J. Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Gregory D. Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care (On Sabbatical) The Reverend Robert A. Scott Associate for Worship and Liturgy PART-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels We’re so happy that you have chosen to worship with us today! Saint Michael is a parish community of believers pursuing Christ and caring for one another. As such, please let us know if you are visiting, or in need of prayer support, by filling out a welcome/ The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata 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
SAINT MICHAEL 101
Sunday, October 6 | 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Parlor
The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care
Registration deadline Oct. 3
The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Interim Associate for Pastoral Care
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.
MUSIC STAFF Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Worship Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist
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Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Owen Reid Organ Scholar
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) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist Rite I (SMC)
EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS
Sundays, Oct. 13 - Nov. 3 | 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Located in the Coke Activities Room Registration deadline Oct. 10 This class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice. This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. This class also serves as Confirmation Preparation for those wanting to go through the Confirmation process. Lunch is available for purchase with registration and pre-order at $10 per person per week. Childcare is available with pre-registration.
saintmichael.org/EC
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.
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SAINT MICHAEL CHORISTERS
WE WANT YOU! Calling all boys and girls in grades 3 - 8! Choristers is a fun, exciting, and inspiring community of young singers. No prior music experience is necessary to join. Come see what it’s all about on September 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. at our special Come-and-See event. For more details contact Julia Dietz Beckel 214.363.5471 or jbeckel@saintmichael.org.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PILGRIMS Our Camino Pilgrims will be hiking the last 110km of the Camino culminating at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain this week. Please keep these pilgrims in your prayers as they travel. PILGRIMS Ginger Baden Allison Bovard Janice Bywaters Margaret Cervin Angela Jackson
Kathy Jenevein Kathy Kelley Diana Newton Christine Paddock Jeff Rice
Sally Schupp Tricia Stewart Kay Whelan Margaret Spellings Mary Lessmann
FOLLOW OUR PILGRIMS DAILY AT: SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/CAMINO
WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Strengthening Community Through Relationships
live again after divorce
WOSM Luncheon Series subscription available now!
Wednesdays - sept. 26 through mid nov. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the theater
Series Dates
This fall, Saint Michael and All Angels will offer a confidential and safe place for learning, healing, and support for those dealing with divorce. We will be using an excellent and practical text, Rebuilding by Bruce Fisher. Clergy and professional counselors will lead the group. Cost for the series is $250 and advance registration is required.
register online at saintmichael.org/divorcerecovery
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@ 917 BANK STREET DALLAS, TX 75223
SEPT 12 | 4PM - 6PM To volunteer, contact Jubilee at volunteer@jubileecenter.org.
Thursday, September 19 PROTECTOR OF PRESIDENTS 11:30 a.m. | Parish Hall
Kathleen Flatley former U.S. Secret Service Agent
Did you imagine that bodyguards were always tall, muscular men like in a Hollywood movie? Kathleen Flatley can take down that stereotype—and anyone who threatens her clients—with a fresh perspective on her profession as a security agent and consultant. A 1976 Ursuline graduate, Kathleen spent 31 years in the Secret Service protecting everyone from former First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama to Pope John Paul II. Kathleen will share highlights of her impressive and fascinating career. Wednesday, October 16 | Wednesday, November 13 Tuesday evening, January 28 | Wednesday, May 13
Please register for our September Luncheon by September 18.
saintmichael.org/wosmluncheons
BOOK STORE
Prayer Bowls Are In!! Beautiful prayer bowls just arrived. These make a great place for your prayer intentions or as a lovely gift. The gift box includes prayer cards to write the person’s name and a bowl to collect the prayers in.
POETRY & FAITH | SEPT. 12 Thursday, September 12 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Parlor Please join the Poetry & Faith discussion group, led by Richard Kilgore, to explore the poetry of Pauli Murray - civil rights activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest. Open to all at Saint Michael and their friends. Please contact Richard Kilgore for questions or more information at richard.kilgore@gmail.com. CONTEMPORARY SERVICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING | TODAY TODAY | 12:15 p.m. | Parish Hall Do you attend the Contemporary service on Sundays and are looking to get involved? We are in need of greeters, lectors (readers), and ushers. Commitment is once or twice a month. Join us right after the service for training on any of these volunteer positions. For more information or questions - Colleen O’Hara - cohara@saintmichael.org.
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) | SEPT. 12 Beginning September 12 | Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Located in the Saint Michael Chapel Bible Study Fellowship, an in-depth study that helps people know God and equips them to effectively serve the Church, will begin a satellite study at the Saint Michael campus starting September 12. The study will be on the book of Acts and the letters of the Apostles. Anyone interested, contact Debbie Epperson at debbie.epperson.bsf@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions. FAITH IN ACTION: A SPEAKER SERIES | SEPT. 19 September 19, October 17, and November 21 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Coke Activities Room Beginning this month, we will gather to hear insightful and motivating speakers, with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The Rev. Randy Mayeux, accomplished speaker and co-founder of First Friday Book Synopsis, will kick us off for our first three sessions. Other local social justice focused speakers will continue the series. For questions or speaker suggestions: Fr. Eric, eliles@saintmichael.org, 214.692.3030.
CFM DADS’ HIKING RETREAT | SEPT. 20-22 9 a.m. Sept. 20 - 3 p.m. Sept. 22 | Lone Star Hiking Trail Calling all CFM dads! Join Fr. Eric and Worn Souls Ministry for a weekend of spiritual growth, bonding, and leadership building in the majesty of God’s kingdom. Email Fr. Eric at eliles@saintmichael.org if you are interested in attending. The cost is $100 and registration will close September 15. Space is limited, so sign up soon! YOUNG ADULT BRUNCH | TODAY! Sunday, September 8 | Bartaco in Preston Center Immediately following the 11 a.m. services Join our Young Adult ministry for some yummy tacos after Church TODAY. We are very excited to kick things off for the year and we hope to see you there! RSVP to Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com. ACOLYTE TRAINING SESSIONS | SEPT. 21 & 28 Saturday Mornings | Sept. 21 & 28 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. Young persons (beginning in 4th grade) are especially needed right now. Contact Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net or 214.505.7422 for more information. Only one Saturday session required.
SPIRIT, BODY, COMMUNITY
A SERMON SERIES IN THE CONTEMPORARY SERVICES SEPT 8-22
PT CRUISERS TO THE ARBORETUM | SEPT 19 Thursday, Sept 19 | 9:30 a.m. | $10 | Dallas Arboretum PT Cruisers are going to the Dallas Arboretum to tour the Sculptures of the Children. Lunch will be at the Highland Park Cafeteria. Deadline to register is September 15. Call Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440 to make your reservation.
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 8011 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.363.5471
www.saintmichael.org @smaadallas