SUNDAY STAFF FULL-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 8, 2019
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 The Reverend Robert A. Scott Associate for Worship and Liturgy PART-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth Sunday Assistant The Reverend Amy Heller Sunday Assistant
Happy Advent and Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels! The season of Advent and the birth of our Lord is such a wonderous time and we are so happy to have you with us for worship today! Saint Michael is a community of believers pursuing Christ and caring for one another. As such, please let us know if you are visiting, or in need The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata 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 Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship
Christmas
The Reverend Tim Kennedy Sunday Assistant The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Pastoral Care Assistant The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Pastoral Care Assistant MUSIC STAFF Justin Brooks Director of Contemporary Music Jonathan Ryan Director of Music and Organist Dr. Margaret Harper Associate Director of Music and Organist Monica Awbrey Assistant Choirmaster
SUNDAY, DEC. 22 | 5:30 P.M. | CHURCH Hear the Saint Michael Choristers and Choir offer a rich array of Christmas choral music in our candlelit church! Enjoy a beautiful harp prelude, listen to cherished SU N DAY, CE MBER Christmas readingsDE from Scripture, and8, sing11 yourA.M. favorite Christmas carols.
Owen Reid Organ Scholar
“I Believe in Angels” is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park. Saint Michael families donate Christmas gifts which are used to build a holiday toy store at the Jubilee Park and Community Center. Look for the table on Sunday mornings.
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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ADOPT AN ANGEL & GIFT COLLECTION NOV. 17 - DEC. 8 SET UP AT JUBILEE FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. SHOPPING DAY AT JUBILEE SATURDAY, DEC. 14, 8 A.M. - 1 P.M. SENIOR LUNCHEON TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
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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.