SUNDAY STAFF FULL-TIME CLERGY 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
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
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 The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Interim Associate for Pastoral Care MUSIC STAFF Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Worship Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Monica Awbrey Assistant Choirmaster Owen Reid Organ Scholar
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
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)
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Sunday, October 6 | 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Parlor Registration deadline Oct. 3 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.
Priest on Call – If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours, call (214) 232-7512.
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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. WEEK 2 PILGRIMS Lydia Addy Rachel Barden Melanie Brewer Leslie Davis Sally Earnest
Wendy Finley Diane McGrath Gabrielle Ott Karen Patton Kathryn Quest Carol Roehrig
Nancy Skochdopole Connie Smith Carolyn Tilley Margaret Spellings Mary Lessmann
FOLLOW OUR PILGRIMS DAILY AT: SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/CAMINO
Faith in Action A Speaker Series
September 19 6:30 - 8 p.m. Coke Activities Room
Featuring renowned speaker
The Rev. Randy Mayeux Founder of “First Friday Book Synopsis”
SPIRIT, BODY, COMMUNITY
A SERMON SERIES IN THE CONTEMPORARY SERVICES SEPT 8-22
COMING IN OCTOBER GRATEFUL HEARTS A NEW CONTEMPORARY SERMON SERIES More details coming soon!
Rev. Mayeux brings his acclaimed book review series to Saint Michael! Each evening is based on a book covering the Social Gospel. Join us for great conversation, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. Questions: Fr. Eric eliles@saintmichael.org 214.692.3030
WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 PROTECTOR OF PRESIDENTS - KATHLEEN FLATLEY 11:30 a.m. | Parish Hall
LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR TICKETS! 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.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER 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 today. Space is limited, so sign up now! COMPLINE RETURNS Compline resumes on September 29 at 8 p.m. Join us for 25 minutes of beautiful choral music to transport your soul and conclude your week. This candlelit service has no spoken word, but is entirely sung. It’s a great setting to invite friends who may not regularly attend church. TELA HONDURAS INFO SUPPER | SEPT. 29 For 14 years, every February, a group of Saint Michael missionaries returns to Tela, Honduras, for a week to work and worship in partnership with Espiritu Santo, an Episcopal Church and day school. In the local barrios as well as at church, we work with parishioners and senior class members to provide 350+ children with fluoride treatments along with toothbrushes and toothpaste, fit 200+ adults with reading glasses and sunglasses, and engage 450+ students in Christian Education which includes story telling, singing, and crafts. This year our trip is scheduled for February 8-15. Returning missionaries will host a potluck supper at Chris and Sally Schupp’s home, 4349 Shenandoah on Sunday, September 29 for anyone interested in more information. Please reply to salpal322@aol.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.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Thursday, October 3 | 10:30 a.m. Located in the Coke Activities Room Speaker Holly Stevens will discuss “Sister Wendy on Art of the Saints.” Please bring $10 dollars to cover lunch cost. Contact: Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440. NATIVITY PAGEANT TRYOUTS | OCT. 13 & 20 October 13 & 20 | 12:30- 2 p.m. | Theater We invite all ages 3rd-8th grade to audition for principle cast roles in this year’s Nativity Pageant. From big roles to small roles, singing to non-singing, there is a place for all children and youth in this year’s Nativity Pageant! All who try out will receive a part. Children ages 3-2nd grade are encouraged to participate as stars, animals, shepherds, and angels. Sign-ups for these children will be available beginning November 3. Roles will be assigned based on age or grade. For questions or volunteer opportunities, please contact Regan Wallace at rwallace@saintmichael.org. FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL CHORAL MUSIC | SEPT. 29 Join us for special choral music for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels on September 29 at our 11 a.m. Traditional Service. The choir will sing Jonathan Dove’s energetic choral mass, as well as Bairstow’s sublime “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” and Mendelssohn’s “He shall give his angels” from the oratorio Elijah. The choir will be joined by festive brass and timpani.
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