Sunday News - December 29

SUNDAY STAFF FULL-TIME CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 29, 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 & ASSISTING CLERGY The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship

Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels!

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 of prayer support, by filling out a communication/prayer request card located in The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata 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 Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth Sunday Assistant The Reverend Amy Heller Sunday Assistant The Reverend Tim Kennedy Sunday Assistant 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 Owen Reid Organ Scholar

Epiphany JAN 5

NEXT WEEK!

Feast of Lights &Burning of the Greens EPIPHANY FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 p.m. | Church

BURNING OF THE GREENS RECEPTION 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Garden Cloister

Epiphany is one most beautiful nights of the year at Saint Michael. The congregation gathers in the church for a candlelit service that concludes with a procession out to the Garden Cloister for the ceremonial Burning of the Greens and hot chocolate and s’mores.

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)

new 6-week sermon series | saint michael contemporary | Parish Hall

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.

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FORMATION IS ON WINTER BREAK! CLASSES WILL RETURN JANUARY 5, 2020.

TRY ALPHA

Wednesdays, January 15 - March 11 Did you grow up in the Christian faith but still search for the right words to articulate it? Are you exploring the Christian faith? This course will explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide the opportunity for asking the tough questions. Topics will include: How do we know Jesus lived, and who was He? Why did He die?

How can we have faith?

How do we pray?

How do we read the Bible?

Dinner is provided with registration, although we suggest a $10 fee to cover costs. Childcare is available at no cost with pre-registration. We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend most classes and the retreat because the lessons build on each other and attending the whole course offers the richest experience. Register at saintmichael.org/alpha.

JOIN THE WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL FOR A

UPDATE

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 | 7 P.M. | CHURCH with special guests

TOM LUCE

Founder & Chairman

MARGARET SPELLINGS President & CEO

In 2036, Texas will celebrate its bicentennial. What will Texas look like in 2036? Will Texas still lead the country in economic growth? How do we prepare our state for the challenges ahead, such as population growth, rising health care costs, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources? Tom Luce founded Texas 2036 to frame these challenges and look for solutions. Come hear an update on the state of our State, moderated by Diana Newton.

MEN OF SAINT MICHAEL BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY 9-week Book Study January 15 - March 11 Wednesdays | 7 a.m Enjoy coffee, breakfast, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael as we discuss the pursuit of true wisdom in this journey we call life. Led by Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, and Eric Gilmour.

POETRY & FAITH | JAN. 9 January 9 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Parlor Please join the Poetry & Faith discussion group January 9 for our annual exploration of W.H. Auden’s “For The Time Being,” one of his greatest and most overtly Christian poems. Open to all at Saint Michael and their friends. Please contact Richard Kilgore for questions or more information at richard.kilgore@gmail.com.

WRITING WORKSHOP | JAN. 18 Saturday, January 18 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Parlor Led by Cynthia Sample and Carol Roehrig Join with other writers of all types to give yourself the gift of Writing Retreat, a two-hour empty space for exploring, plowing through, or opening yourself up. Writers will initially be offered a simple prompt to get the juices flowing should that need be present. One and a half hours of (caffeinated) silence will ensue for writers to pursue their own projects or try something new. The last half hour will offer a space for sharing (or not) our sentences with others. Please note that no prior or professional training is necessary to participate. For more information please contact Cynthia at cynthia@cynthiasample.com.

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

www.saintmichael.org @smaadallas