SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE SECON D SUN DAY OF A DV ENT DECEMBER 10, 2023
11 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH
We’re glad you’re here!
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We’d love to get to know you and help you get to know us. Saint Michael is a vibrant group of people choosing to live life as a community: pursuing Jesus, caring for one another, and serving those in need.
7:30 AM
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional & Nativity Pageant Church
10 AM
Adult & Youth Formation
11 AM
Traditional Church
While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:
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Fill out a Welcome Card. They’re in the pew back in front of you, or use the QR code to use the quick, mobile-friendly “Get in Touch” form.
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Stop by a Welcome Hub in the church lobby. You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/ lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare. We look forward to seeing you soon!
At Saint Michael we are all about connecting, serving, and growing. To learn more about us, find ways to get involved, or see a map of the campus, scan the QR code.
Contemporary Parish Hall
5:30 PM
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
OUR FOCUS: Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org. The blue cover reflects the liturgical color used during the season of Advent; blue is associated with the Virgin Mary, and so brings to mind the Incarnation.
FROM THE RECTOR
TODAY AT SAINT MICHAEL
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today! We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need. Today we begin the sacred season of Advent. Thank you to all those who made today’s Nativity Pageant possible, especially the parents and adults to helped prepare our beautiful children! In addition, there are many major outreach initiatives such as Heart of Giving and the Foster Toy Drive. Volunteers are in the hallways today to help you extend your impact to our neighbors. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
10 Adult Formation AM
The Gift of the Nutcracker:
The Mouse King: Changing Perspective Led by Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel
Youth Formation Middle School (6th – 8th)
Green Room | Youth Center
High School (9th – 12th)
Orange Room | Youth Center
Other Events Nativity Pageant
9 a.m. Traditional Service Church Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 and 16. For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23.
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Nativity Pageant 9 AM • Church
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I, Saint Michael Chapel CHRISTMAS EVE
11 AM Joy Service, Church 1 PM Jazz Service, Church 3 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church Holy Eucharist Rite II, Saint Michael Chapel Contemporary, Parish Hall 5 PM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church Holy Eucharist Rite II, Saint Michael Chapel Contemporary, Parish Hall
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
10 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II Saint Michael Chapel
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 9 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II, Church 11 AM Contemporary, Church
10:30 PM Holy Eucharist Rite I, Church Incense will be in use
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/CHRISTMASEVE
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NAME OF DONOR:
CAN OF SOUP
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BAR OF SOAP
HUNGER FACT
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BAG OF DRY BEANS
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TOOTHPASTE
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JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER
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DAY 3 29,000 senior citizens in Dallas live below the poverty line.
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CAN OF VEGETABLES
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TOOTHBRUSH
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CAN OF FRUIT
BAG OF RICE
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DEODORANT
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OATMEAL
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BOX OF MAC & CHEESE
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CAN OF VEGETABLES
Use this Advent calendar every day! Fill your bag with a requested item, pray, or reflect on a hunger fact. Please bring your filled bag to the South Entrance the first week of January.
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CAN OF TUNA
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HUNGER FACT
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CAN OF CHICKEN
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BOX OF JELLO
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Over 46,000 children will have food on their table in 2023 because of NDSM.
1 in 5 children (nearly 300,000) in North Texas experience hunger.
HUNGER FACTS
DAY 22 North Texas is the 5th most food insecure region in the country.
The Second Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist Rite I The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God Prelude Today’s prelude features a heavily ornamented statement of the hymn melody (Hymn 54) played in the right hand over ponderous, slowly moving statements in the left hand and pedal.
Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Johann Sebastian Bach
Choral Introit (seated, sung by the Saint Michael Choir) Advent Wreath Prayer
Malcolm Archer
Blessed are you, Sovereign Lord, just and true: to you be praise and glory for ever! Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets but in our days you speak through your Son whom you have appointed the heir of all things. Grant us, your people, to walk in his light that we may be found ready and watching when he comes again in glory and judgement; for you are our light and our salvation. Blessed be God for ever. Entering Procession (standing, sung by all)
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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit,
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Hymn S 99
The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Lesson Isaiah 40:1-11 (seated) Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become
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level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Lector People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (seated, chanted by the choir)
Plainsong – Mode I
You have been gracious to your land, O LORD, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins. I will listen to what the LORD God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven. The LORD will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.
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The Second Lesson 2 Peter 3:8-15a (seated) Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. Lector
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight’.” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Gospeler People
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon
The Nicene Creed (standing)
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People (standing) Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. Lector
Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops and other ministers, especially Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and George, our Bishop; that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.
Parish Prayers of the People as of November 30, 2023 Rami Angir Kathryn Anschutz M‘lou Bancroft Barbara Hart Bell Emily Billard Marla Briggle Sherrill Brown Kelly Chancelor Thomas Connolly Carlos Cuellar Richard DeKnock Elaine Disney Caleb Dulin Sande Wilkinson Ford Dick Frazar Michael Gratkowski Jody Guenther Josh Hight Sandra Hughes Jack Levens Sandy McDonough Diego Moreno Keith Nix Bob Paddock Bruce Pingree
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Eleanor Preston Rosemary Richards Robin Robinson Pamela Rundell Thomas Russell Andy Smith Brad Smith Rene Somodevilla Arnold Spencer Byrd Teague Valerie Guenther Unger Tony Wilks Catherine Carr Worley
And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.
We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear the authority of government in this and every land [especially Joe, our President; Greg, our governor; and Eric, our mayor], that they may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace of the world.
Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty.
And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.
We pray for all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for ___.
We give thanks for the ministry of___.
And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear, especially ___, beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service; and to grant us grace so to follow the good examples of Saint Michael and of all thy saints, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.
Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling) Celebrant Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. All
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Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace (standing) Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with thy spirit. Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir) And the glory of the Lord from The Messiah
George Frideric Handel
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. — Isaiah 40:1–8 Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Old 100th
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Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742, premiering in London nearly a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the bestknown and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.
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All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up unto the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People It is meet and right so to do. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing, The Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) “Holy, holy, holy, Lord” Healey Willan
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Hymn S 114
Please kneel as you are able All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.
For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
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All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread (sung by all) “Alleluia, Chrsist our Passover” Ambrosian Chant
Hymn S 152
Cantor People Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Communion Motet (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Written in 1953 when the composer and his wife’s three-year-old son was critically ill and not expected to live, this anthem is widely considered one of the finest sacred choral anthems by a 20th-century American composer. Making compositional techniques from the Renaissance and Baroque eras his own, devoted Lutheran church musician Paul Manz creates a piece as masterful as it is heartfelt. With many Advent season parallels, the text, by Paul Manz’s wife Ruth, was written as an expression of resignation to God and hope for the future during their son’s illness.
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E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come
Paul Manz
Peace be to you and grace from Him who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed His blood that we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing Holy, Holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below, for Christ is coming, is coming soon, for Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, for Christ will be their all! - from Revelation 22 The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son,
the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Blessing (kneeling) The Dismissal (standing) Minister
Let us bless the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) “Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding” Merton
Hymn 59
Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
Postlude Venez, divin Messie
César Franck
César Franck’s organ reputation rests firmly on just a dozen pieces, which include the three great Chorals and the “Pièce héroïque,” all dating from 1868 until the year of Franck’s death in 1890. Today’s poslude comes from a group of 44 pieces, most of which were published posthumously under the editorship of Franck’s son, Georges, in 1905. These were designed as liturgical offertories, for parish organists ‘in the provinces,’ playable on harmonium or larger pipe organs.
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This is a unique time in Saint Michael’s history—a time that urges us to act boldly! We are pleased to launch Building our Future, a historic capital campaign focused in three parts: Uniting our Community, Reinvigorating our Campus, and Investing in Education. We are making a big investment in our community, in our campus, and in our impact in the city and the world. Join us as we prepare Saint Michael to make an even greater impact in the future, extending the love of Christ to all.
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Director of Advancement For further information, contact Caroline Moore at cmoore@saintmichael.org or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.
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BUILDING our FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Saint Michael would like to thank the following members* of our community for their support of the Capital Campaign: Lynn & Bob Abbott Mary Abrams Lydia & Bill Addy Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Julie & Mike Allen Joseph Alwyn Chris & Paul Anderson Mary & Jerry Andrlik Sarah & Stephen Angelette Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian The Liz & Bill Armstrong Family Margaret Badgett Betty & Jimmy Baird Elizabeth Baker Mary & George Baldwin Pam Barbera Jeff Barker Susan Barnicoat Carolyn Barta Hong & Jim Bass Rebecca & Wilson Bauer The Beck Family Stephen Beckham Christy Bednar Amsler & Don Bell Dianne Betts Emily & Baxter Billingsley Monique & Tom Black Kathleen & Robert Blair Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon Christy Blumenfeld Laura & Dan Boeckman Martha Hellman Bogdon Susan & David Boldrick
Katherine & Darren Boruff Len Bourland Allison & Chris Bovard Jim Bovard Dianna & Tom Bowen Beverly & Bruce Bowman Kathy & David Boyett Callie & Kyle Bradford Rachel & Ken Brannon Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Gayl & Bill Braymer David Brewer Melanie Brewer Paulyne & Herbert Brewer Marla & Tony Briggle Margaret & Dave Briggs Adele Broughton Virginia Brown Victoria & Stuart Brown Sharon & Ron Brown Rosamond Brown Gail & Jim Browne Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Susan Buddendorf Pam Busbee Julie & Chuck Butterworth Jaime & Mike Buzzard Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Tracey Cabral Lindsey Cade Joseph Cahoon Mary Agnes Cain Shelly & Scott Calhoun Louise Caldwell
Shannon Wilson Callewart Maria & Richard D’Antoni Lauren Callon Lynn & Peter Dauterman Courtney Campbell Rita & Dick Davis Lynne & Bob Campbell Susan & Scott Davis Edna & Mark Cannata Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison The Canon Family Dealey Family Foundation Peggy Carr Maureen & Robert Decherd Cissy & Plack Carr Janet & Lee Dettra Carol & Dick Carrington Leslie & George Diamond Melissa & James Carry Elaine & Dennis Disney Cindy & Jay Carter Tiffany & Kyle Dixon Becky & Mike Casey Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Merrilee & Michael Cate Rozi & Bill Doreen Rachel & Aaron Cathey Melvyn Douglas Margaret Cervin Kay & Robert Dozier Betsy & Jim Chambers Nancy & Lowell Duncan Suzanne & Lance Charriere Julie & Steven Eggers Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut John Ellerman Amy & Robert Clark Bettina Ernst Gail & Bob Clark Joyce & Mike Ernst Nita & Cullum Clark Joan Faubion Coley Clark Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Cindy & Andrew Clendenen Sarah & Tom Fenton Garland & Mike Cohlmia Wendy Finley Anne Coke Netra & Ty Fitzgerald Judy Cole Libby & Mark Flory Jean & George Coleman Charlotte & John Flowers Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Sandra Wilkinson Ford Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter Debbie & David Fosdick Leslie & George Conant Hayley & Carter Fournier Claudia & Brian Conard Kathryn & Jim Francis Bert Conly Judy Friedel Judy & Eric Conner Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Squeaky & Paul Connolly Ruthie Garrett Carter & Bruce Conway Allison & James Giebink Laura Coomes Cindy & Kevin Gill Harriet & Ralph Cousins Dare & Dale Gillette Katy & Michael Cosby Nicole & Chris Girata Ann Marie Cowdrey Mimi & Pax Glenn Gina & Barry Craig Tom Godbold Betsy & Bennett Cullum Carol & Mark Goglia Mason & Allen Custard Margaret & Wade Goodrich
J. Michael & Pagett Gosslee Jo & Joe Goyne Sue & Andrew Gray Grace-anne & David Greenblatt Lillian & Gregory Greene Jane & Greg Greene Louise & Guy Griffeth Family Whitney & Jay Grogan Diana & Andrew Grosso Johanna Guenther Mary Kay & Larry Guevel The Hafner Family Margaret & Barry Hancock Sarah & Frank Hamlin Molly & William Hardy Electra & Jeff Harelson Whitney & Jon Harmon Marianne & Michael Harmuth Anne Harper Nancy & Howell Harralson Amanda & Neil Harris Zoé & Todd Hart Susan & Ralph Hawkins Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Kay & Steve Head Liz & Jeff Helfrich Rue & Tuck Henry Joannie & Chuck Hensley Beverly & Richard Herrscher Carol & Henry Hill Michael Hill Robin & Scott Hinkle Ann & Lee Hobson Family Carrie & Tom Hoffman Virginia & Tom Holleman Barbara Hollis Sylvia & Michael Hood Kathryn & Bard Hoover Mary Louise & David Hopson Ingrid & Carter Houghton Helen & Jon Houp Ann & Frank Houseman
Wells & Matthew Housson Elizabeth & Todd Howard Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Sally Hudnall The Huggins Family Sandra Hughes Cindy & Tom Hughes Donna & Rob Hull Bea & Walt Humann Layne Jackson Mary Jalonick Debbie & Bruce Jenevein Jane & Pat Jenevein Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Bob Johnston Susan Jones Carolyn & Pete Joost Kate Juett Mary & Steve Kardell Jennifer & Patrick Keefe Kathy & Kevin Kelley Elizabeth & Seth Kelly Mary Ellen & William Kendall Leslie & Ed Kennedy Richelle & Justin Kerber Jim Kerr Susan & Richard Kibbey Marcia & Mark King Eugenia & Frank-Paul King Barbara & Jerry King Marion & Philip Kistler Kristin Kline The Kneipper Family Patty & Randy Kob Cynthia & Henryk Kostman Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle Mersine & Steve Ladik Jason Lamb Cynthia Lane Bettina & Herman Lang Elizabeth & John Lang LeAnne & Bob Langholz
Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Charles Lathem Kathleen & Frank Lauinger Kathy & Gary Lawrence Ben Leal & Cesar Reyna Mary Lee Mary & Russ Lessmann Paula Lewis-Patterson Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Heather Lorch Pam & Tom Luce Prudence & John Mackintosh Gail & Bill Madden Marti Mahaffey Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Amy & Peter Malin Ted Manikas Catherine Marrs Charlene & Tom Marsh Family Foundation Maria & David Martin Taylor & Michael Massad Sissy & Mike Massad Mary Massengale Pam McCallum Dan McClain Tom McConnell Melissa & Don McCoy Rebecca & Ed McDaniel Linda & John McFarland Reggie & John McFarland Sharon & Bill McGannon Suzanne & Patrick McGee Melanie McGill Jane & Ray McGowen Victoria & Hunter McGrath Shirley & Bill McIntyre Gretchen McKenzie Megan & Casey McManemin Lucy McRae Vollet Rebecca & Stephen Miller Tink Moir
Tricia & Mark Monfrey Patti & John Monger Kaysie & Harold Montgomery Pat & Don Moore Caroline & Doug Moore Carol & Spike Moore Mary Morgan Dawn & Allan Morrill Christi & Cory Morrow Tori & Ross Mulford Suellen & Ken Murchison Jennifer & Noble Nash Kennie & John Neal Diane & Jack Nealon Nancy & Steve Neuhoff Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Byron Neuhoff Diana & Geoffrey Newton Carrie & Robert Nicoud Elizabeth Norwood Tamara & Tim O’Connor Carol Oakes Anne & Blair Oden Becky & Ron Odlozil Christine & Kurt Oesterling Sue & Bob Patton Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Courtney & Price Peeler Kittye & Bill Peeler Gray-Leigh Peeler Holly & Carlos Peña Katherine & Bob Penn James Pennington Cassie Pericak Perkins-Prothro Foundation Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Heidi & Tim Perry Teresa Person Kathryn & Craig Peters Callie & Malcolm Petersen Noralyn & Greg Pickens Mollie & Paul Pin
Patricia Plettner Sallie Plummer Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Sandra & Rick Porter Pat & Claude Prestidge Carol Price Dianne & Hervey Priddy Deena & Barry Pryor The Beth & J. Puckett Family Lutetia & Jackson Raley Mary Stewart & Jim Ramsey Kelly & Michael Reddell Annie Snider Reece Paula Calise & Bill Reed Katherine & Eric Reeves Liz Respess Debbie & Tom Rhodus Jeff & Darrel Rice Janie Richard Jim Richards Phil Ritter Debby & Robin Robinson Christie & Clayton Rodriguez Julie & Paul Rogers Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Michele & Shad Rowe Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Jack Rubarth Jennifer & Thomas Russell Deborah Capera Ryan Ginger Sager Laurie & Joe Sando Erica & Charlie Sartain Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Dick & Nita Scholtz Sally & Chris Schupp Cathy & Tom Schulz Diana Sears Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Linda & Les Secrest
Rob See Donna Tenney Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp Marvin Thedford Elizabeth & John Selzer Cinda Thoma Sally & Scott Shafer Michelle & Stewart Thomas Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley Tig Thompson Brenda & Van Sheets Lee & David Thompson Burton Shepherd Dixey Thornton Betty & Rob Shiels Mary Ann & George Till Andy Shoup Ali & Justin Treaster Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Arthur Tribble Allison & Heinz Simon Susan Tritschler Barbara & Mitch Singleton Cindy Turner Linda & Ellis Skinner Joe Tydlaska Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Shari & Lance Vander Linden Ann & Lee Slaton The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family Anne & Randolph Slaughter The Venetos Family Jane Slover Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Connie Smith Sue & Jay Wagley Bliss & Pelham Smith Cathy & Denton Walker Charlie & Jim Smith Kathy & Gary Wall Jinny Smith Kathleen & Jay Wallace Jeanne & J.C. Snead Mary & Matt Waller Kim & Jim Snyder Barbara & Roy Washburn Margaret & Jaime Spellings Pam Watkins Mary & Arnold Spencer The Brad & Margaret Watson Family Tiffany & Reed Standly Mary Ann & Keller Webster The Joan Stansbury Family Hudson Weichsel Tina & Dan Stansbury Sarah & Russell Weinberg LaRee & Alan Stein CiCi & Giffen Weinmann John Bergner & Chuck Stewart Shannon & Craig Werthmann Tricia & Tom Stewart Kay & Leo Whelan Brian Stock The Wiggins Family Harriet Stoneham Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur Drew & John Stull Paige Wilbur Caroline Summers Eve & Blake Wiley Carolyn Swann Karen & Jim Wiley Lauren & Stephen Swann Caroline & Tony Wilks Susan TaCito Elizabeth Williams Laura & Paul Talbot Kathleen & Taylor Wilson Sally & Ross Taylor Kelly & John Wilson Madalyn Teal Kristi & Scott Wilson Ellen & Howard Templin Sherry & Robert Wilson
Nancy Wilson Carol Windham Carolyn Wittenbraker Sudie & Gordon Worsham Laura Worsham Lucy Wrubel Sheryl & Phil Wylie Kathy & John Yeaman Barbara & Michael York Anonymous Donors (8) *as of 11/29/2023
Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon Michael Dorbandt Peggy Carr Melvyn Douglas Carol & Dick Carrington Kay & Robert Dozier Melissa & James Carry Nancy & Lowell Duncan Cindy & Jay Carter Cynthia Dutter Becky & Mike Casey John Ellerman Saint Michael would like to thank the following Merrilee & Michael Cate Liz Ann Ellinor parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Rachel & Aaron Cathey Joyce & Mike Ernst Margaret Cervin Joan Faubion Lynn & Bob Abbott Len Bourland Betsy & Jim Chambers Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Sandy & Mark Ables Allison & Chris Bovard Suzanne & Lance Charriere Sarah & Tom Fenton Lydia & Bill Addy Jim Bovard Charles Chernosky Terese Finitzo Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Dianna & Tom Bowen Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Wendy Finley Julie Albert Rachel & Ken Brannon Croft Chestnut Libby & Mark Flory Julie & Mike Allen Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Coley Clark Charlotte & John Flowers Joseph Alwyn Gayl & Bill Braymer Kendall & Craig Clark Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Chris & Paul Anderson Marla & Tony Briggle Gail & Bob Clark Debbie & David Fosdick Mary & Jerry Andrlik Margaret & Dave Briggs Cindy & Andrew Clendenen Dru Francis Sarah & Stephen Angelette Adele Broughton Carolyn Cochran Kathryn & Jim Francis Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Mary Brouillette Garland & Mike Cohlmia Bonita Frederick Ginger & Allen Baden Ginger Brown Anne Coke Judy Friedel Margaret Badgett Sharon & Ron Brown Judy Cole Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Betty & Jimmy Baird Rosamond Brown Jean & George Coleman Ruthie Garrett Elizabeth Baker Gail & Jim Browne Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Teddie & Dan Garrigan Mary & George Baldwin Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Leslie & George Conant Cindy & Kevin Gill Pam Barbera Susan Buddendorf Judy & Eric Conner Marcia Gillen Clyde Barnard III Lisa & Elliott Burdette Squeaky & Paul Connolly Dare & Dale Gillette Susan Barnicoat Steve Burk Laura Coomes Eric Gilmour Kay & Rick Barry Pam Busbee Katy & Michael Cosby Nicole & Chris Girata Carolyn Barta Julie & Chuck Butterworth Harriet & Ralph Cousins Mimi & Pax Glenn Hong & Jim Bass Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Ann Marie Cowdrey Carol & Mark Goglia Rebecca & Wilson Bauer Tracey Cabral Amy Youngquist & David Cowling Margaret & Wade Goodrich Steve Beckham Henry Cadle Gina & Barry Craig Pagett & Mike Gosslee Christy Bednar Anne & Michael Caffey Betsy & Bennett Cullum Jo & Joe Goyne Amsler & Don Bell Joseph Cahoon Maria & Richard D’Antoni Robert Graham Monique & Tom Black Mary Agnes Cain Susan & Scott Davis Sue & Andrew Gray Steve Black Louise Caldwell Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Grace-anne & David Greenblatt Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon Shelly Mathis & Scott Calhoun Maureen & Robert Decherd Jane & Greg Greene Kalita & Ed Blessing Shannon Wilson Callewart Janet & Lee Dettra Carolyn Gregg Laura & Dan Boeckman Lauren Callon Leslie & George Diamond Hannah & Michael Gresham Martha & Wade Bogdon Lynne & Bob Campbell Elaine & Dennis Disney Louise & Guy Griffeth Susan & David Boldrick Courtney M. Campbell Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Whitney & Jay Grogan Phyllis & John Boone Edna & Mark Cannata
Jody Guenther Nell Anne Hunt Paula Lewis-Patterson Mary Morgan Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Georgia & LarryCervin Ley Dawn & Allan Morrill Margaret Ann and Bob Dyer Eunice Hamlin Susan Tucker & Jim Huth Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Christi & Cory Morrow Betsy and Jim Chambers Sally B. Earnest Joanne Hardaway Layne Jackson Michael Long Suellen & Ken Murchison Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman Julie and Steven Eggers Molly & William Hardy Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Heather Lorch Sandra & Larry Nance Charles Chernosky John Ellerman Betsy Hardy Debbie & Bruce Jenevein Prudence & John Mackintosh Jennifer & Noble Nash Croft Chestnut Stacy and Chris Elliston Saint&Michael would like to thank the following Electra Jeff Harelson Susan & Gene Johnson Gail & Bill Madden Kennie & John Neal Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide and Chase Erickson their support of Bob the Johnston 2024 year: Gaylaparishioners Kading & Loufor Harlas Jeanie Madeley Diane & Jack Nealon Gail and Bob Clark Debra and Erickson Marianne & Michael Harmuth Patricia Jones Marti Mahaffey Katherine & Thomas Jim Neuhoff Sara andMalcolmson Eddie Clark Jan Neuhoff Farabaugh Anne Harper Susan Jones Stacey & Ken Byron Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ables Melisa Bray Jeane Mark Clayton JoanNewsome Faubion Nancy & Howell Harralson Carolyn & Pete Joost Amy &and Peter Malin Jan & Tom Lydia and Bill Addy Gayl and Bill Braymer Cobb Anita&and David Feherty Amanda & Neil Harris Kate Juett TedBonnie Manikas Diana Geoff Newton Leslie and Nassi Agouridis Marla and Tony Briggle AnneMarrs Coke Pauline Steve Fellows Zoe & Todd Hart Barbara & Peter Kandel Catherine Hankand Nichols Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Judy & Joe Hawley Mary & Steve Kardell JoniJudy Martin Carrie & Robert Nicoud Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Chris and Paul Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Kathy Hayes Kathy & Kevin Kelley Mariaand & David Martin Marianna Jean George Coleman TereseNooner Finitzo Mary and Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Liz & Seth Kelly Alex Martindale Carol Walters Oakes Finley Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Wendy K. Armour Brown KayPhilip & Steve Head Mary EllenGinger & William Kendall Sissy & Mike Massad Anne & Blair Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann andOden Stuart Fitts Arnold Rosamond Brown Liz &Gordon Jeff Helfrich Leslie & Ed Kennedy Mary Massengale Becky & Ron Odlozil Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Meg Badgett Victoria and Stuart Brown Mary & David Henderson Susan & Richard Kibbey Bonnie & David Mastin Christine & Kurt Oesterling Harriet and Ralph Cousins Charlotte and John Flowers Betty Brown Rue &and TuckJimmy HenryBaird BarbaraBart & Jerry King Larry Maxwell Jr. Liz Oliphant Ms. Michele M. Crick Mary Jo and Bart Forbes Joannie & Chuck Hensley Eugenia & Frank-Paul King Carolyn & Michael McBee Rob Parks Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Hunter Crow Lou Fouts Beverly Richard Herrscher Wendy & Edward Pam McCallum Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Mary&and George Baldwin Stuart and DianeKing Bumpas Betsy and Bennett Cullum Dru Francis Michael Marcia & Mark King Vicki & Justin McCarty Dwight Patterson Mrs. PamHill Barbera Pamela Busbee Ginny and Rick Currey Bonita Frederick Robin Scott Kristin KlineButterworth Melissa & Don McCoy Sue & Bob Patton Joan &and JimHinkle Barklow Julie and Chuck Mason&and Custard Mrs. Ann RamseyPeck Gardner Sarah Kate & Ryan Rebecca EdAllen McDaniel Carolyn & Hoddy Carrie andHobbs Steven Becker Kathleen andKneipper Ban Bywaters Susan and Josiah Daniel Garrett Ann & Lee Hobson Melinda & Mark Knowles Reggie & John McFarland Betsy &Ruthie Ron Pedersen Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters KerriMcFarland Davis Teddie and Dan Garrigan Carrie & Tom Hoffman Patty & Randy Kob Linda & John Gray-Leigh Peeler Christy Bednar Henry Cadle, Jr. Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison Pamela Maggie Hoffman Cincha & Henryk Kostman Sharon & Bill McGannon Kittye & BillGermany Peeler Christy and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caffey Catherine and Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Sam Hoffman Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle Suzanne & Patrick McGee Holly & Carlos Peña Gill Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Virginia & Tom Holleman Mersine & Steve Ladik Melanie McGill Decker Katherine & Bob Debra and Michael Dare and DalePenn Gillette Katherine and Michael Blachly Louise Caldwell Barbara Hollis Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Jane & Ray Jim Pennington Chick and McGowen Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Steve Black Shelly and Scott Calhoun Kathryn & Bard Hoover Jason Lamb Diane Mary Ruthand & Jim Perkins Terry andMcGrath Mark Demler Carol Mark Goglia Amy and Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Mary Louise & David Hopson Cynthia Lane Victoria &Julia Hunter McGrath Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Denegre Sue and Andrew Gray Chris&and Diana Blackman Lauren Callon Ingrid Carter Houghton Elizabeth & John Lang Gretchen McKenzie Heidi & Tim Perry Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Kalita and Blessing Lynne&and Bob Campbell Helen & JonEdHoup Bettina Herman Lang Lucy McRae Vollet Teresa Person Elaine and Dennis Disney Jane and Greg Greene Mary Elizabeth Scott Canon Rebecca & Stephen Miller Ann Christy & FrankBlumenfeld Houseman LeAnne & Boband Langholz Kathryn & Craig Peters Sterling and Brendan Donnelly Shelley and Guion Gregg Elizabeth & Todd Howard Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Tricia & Mark Monfrey Callie & Malcolm Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bogel Judy Canon Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Bitsy & Matt LathemCarrington Patti & John Monger Sally & Chris Pfeiffer Katherine andHudnall Darren Boruff CarolChuck and Richard Melvyn Douglas Bill and Lisa Griffin Sallyand Hudnall Lawrence Emily & John Phillips Allison Chris Bovard CarrollKaren Watson and Reed Carroll Kaysie & Harold Montgomery Chris DuFour Diana and Andrew Grosso Sandra HughesBowen Kathy & Gary Caroline & Doug Moore Noralyn & Greg Pickens Tom and Dianna Cindy andLawrence Jay Carter AnnMoore Dunbar Jody Guenther Cindy TomDavid Hughes Alicia & John Lawson Molly Mollie & Paul Pin Kathy&and Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Donna & Rob Hull Mary Lee Pat & Don Moore Sallie Plummer Ken and Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Bea & Walt Humann Mary & Russ Lessmann Carol Cynthia & Spike Moore Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey
Elizabeth & John Selzer Tig Thompson Kathy & John Yeaman Sandra & Rick Porter Sara Shanley Dixey Thornton Sherry & Mark Yeaman Margaret Cervin Ann and Bob Dyer Walter Powell Brenda & Van Sheets Mary Ann & George Till Kathy & John Yeaman Betsy and Jim Chambers Sally B. Earnest Bill Power Betty & Burton Shepherd Carolyn Tilley Barbara & Michael York Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman Julie and Steven Eggers Pat & Claude Prestidge Betty & Rob Shiels Frances & Buzz Tompkins Anonymous Charles Chernosky John Ellerman Carol Price Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Linda & Mike Tristan Dianne & Hervey Priddy Croft Chestnut Stacy and Chris Elliston Saint Michael would like to thank the&following Linda Ellis Skinner Sue Tritschler Deena & Barry Pryor *as of 11/29/2023 Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide and Chase Erickson parishioners for their support ofAnn the&2024 year: Lee Slaton Jo Tuck Beth & J. Puckett Gail and Bob Clark Debra and Thomas Erickson Anne & Randy Slaughter Cindy Turner Lutetia & Jack Raley Sara and Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Jane Slover Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska Mr. &and Mrs. Mark Ables Melisa Bray Kelly Michael Reddell Jeane&and Clayton Joan Faubion Joyce & Jack Smiley Janet JoeMark Tydlaska LydiaSnider and Bill Addy Gayl and Bill Braymer Annie Reece Bonnie Cobb Anita and David Feherty Jinny Smith Shari & Lance Vander Linden Paula & BillAgouridis Reed LeslieCalise and Nassi Marla and Tony Briggle Pauline and Steve Fellows Julie Smith Fallon & Anne RobieCoke Vaughn Lizand Respess Jennifer John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Connie Smith Tish & Matthew Visinsky Judy Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Debbie & Tom Chris and PaulRhodus Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Jeanne & J.C. Snead Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Jean and George Coleman Terese Finitzo Jeff &and Darrel Rice Mary Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Kim & Jim Snyder Cathy & Denton Kimberly and JoeWalker Colonnetta Wendy Walters Finley Janie PhilipRichard K. Armour Erik SolizGinger & VinceBrown Snoddy Kathy & Gary Wall Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Jim Richards Gordon Arnold Rosamond Brown Sharon Spalding Kathleen & Jay Wallace Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Phil Ritter Meg Badgett Victoria and Stuart Brown Mary & Arnold Spencer Mary & Matt Waller Harriet and Ralph Cousins Charlotte and John Flowers Cristie Columbus & Clayton Roberts Betty and Jimmy Baird Karen & Bart RandBrown Spencer Barbara & Roy Washburn Ms. Michele M. Crick Mary Jo and Bart Forbes Christie Rodriguez Tiffany Reed Pam Watkins Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail&and JimStandly Browne Hunter Crow Lou Fouts Julie & Paul Rogers Joanand Stansbury Judy Watson Mary and George Baldwin Stuart Diane Bumpas Needie & Tom Rountree Betsy and Bennett Cullum Dru Francis Tina &Pamela Dan Stansbury Connie Webb Mrs. Pam Barbera Busbee Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Ginny and Rick Currey Bonita Frederick LaRee &Chuck Alan Stein Sarah & Russell Weinberg Joan and Jim Barklow Julie and Butterworth Michele & Shad Rowe Mason andWeinmann Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Salle Stemmons CiCi & Giffen CarrieDake and&Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Amanda Chris Rowley Susan and Wells Josiah Daniel Ruthie Garrett Chuck Stewart & John Bergner Martha Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Jack Rubarth Kerri Davis Teddie and Dan Garrigan Tricia & Tom Stewart Shannon & Craig Werthmann Henry Cadle, Jr. SusanChristy & RickBednar Russell Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison Pamela Germany Brian Stock Kay & Leo Whelan Jennifer Russell Christy& Thomas and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caffey Catherine Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Drew & John Stull Ann & Jimand White Deborah Capera Ryan Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Caroline Summers Julia and & BillMichael WhitsittDecker Debra Dare and Dale Gillette Sandy &and Jim Michael SaalfieldBlachly Katherine Louise Caldwell Lauren & Stephen Swann Donell Phillip Wiggins Chick& and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Ginger SteveSager Black Shelly and Scott Calhoun Carolyn Swann Nancy Terry andWilbur Mark Demler Carol and Mark Goglia Cynthia Amy andSample Gary Blackie Callewart CindiShannon & Sam Swanson Paige Wilbur Julia Denegre Sue and Andrew Gray Erica & Charlie Sartain Chris and Diana Blackman Callon Patti Lauren & Tom Swiley Karen & Jim Wiley Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Kalita and Ed Blessing Lynne andTaCito Bob Campbell Susan Robyn & Chris Wiley Elaine and Dennis Disney Jane and Greg Greene Cathy & Tom Schulz Christy Blumenfeld MaryLaura Elizabeth Scott Canon & Pauland Talbot Caroline & Tony Wilks Sterling and Brendan Donnelly Shelley and Guion Gregg Sally & Chris Schupp Sally &Judy RossCanon Taylor Elizabeth Williams Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bogel Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Carolyn & Jack Sears TealCarrington Kelly & John Wilson Katherine and Darren Boruff Carol Madalyn and Richard Diana Sears Melvyn Douglas Bill and Lisa Griffin Ellen &Watson Howard Templin Kristi & Scott Wilson Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll and Reed Carroll Linda & Les Secrest Chris DuFour Diana and Andrew Grosso Marvin Thedford Nancy Wilson Tom and Dianna Bowen Cindy and Jay Carter Rob See Dunbar Jody Guenther Cinda Thoma Sherry &Ann Robert Wilson Kathy&and Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Marillyn GusDavid Seeberger Ms.Nina Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Michelle & Stewart Thomas Works Ken and Rachel Merrilee and Michael Cate Carol Roehrig & FredBrannon Seipp Cynthia Eileen and Fred Hannum Gail Thomas Sheryl & Phil Dutter Wylie Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey
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Christmas Flower Memorials
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Sunday Tables Now – December 17th As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season by purchasing tax-deductible cards that you can share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gift provides tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays. The 2023 beneficiaries are: • Amistad Bolivia Youth Houses: Therapeutic houses for the youth of Amistad experiencing the effects of deep trauma and other mental health issues. • Tela Honduras Mission: The mission team provides flouride and Bible Study resources to the children in the barrios of Tela and the students of Espiritu Santos Episcopal School.
Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Young Adults
Adults
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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY Sundays at 10 a.m.
“The Gift of the Nutcracker” Now – December 17 | Coke Room Led by the Dr. Tim Smith In The Gift of the Nutcracker, author and pastor Matt Rawle takes a look at this Christmas classic in a new way—through the lens of faith. As he explores the story, he helps us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom Christ came to establish. Please join us as a part of your Advent and Christmas journey.
NEW BOOKSHOP HOURS:
saintmichael.org/youngadults Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones. This ministry is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community. Meet other young adults through small group bible study, social events, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle at 903.405.7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.
10 a.m. Young Adult Sunday Formation starts back Sunday, January 21, 2024 with a Kick Off Brunch! Scan the code for more information!
Youth
saintmichael.org/youth The Youth Ministries at Saint Michael and All Angels are for all youth in the 6th – 12th grades. We meet weekly for discipleship, formation, fun, and community throughout the year.
The Bookshop is now open with new hours. Stop in to explore and find that perfect gift for family and friends:
CHRISTMAS PARTY AND SERVICE PROJECT
Wednesdays: Sundays:
Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater and join the youth as we celebrate with one another and help to make the season bright, wrapping Christmas presents for VNA Meals on Wheels clients.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – Noon
December 13 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Youth Center
Children & Family
saintmichael.org/cfm Children and Family Ministry provides parents and children, ages 0 – 5th grade, with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faithful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming throughout the year allows families to deepen their connection with each other, God, and the Saint Michael community.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES ARE LIVE ONLINE! saintmichael.org/construction-impact
Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Mission & Outreach
For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach.
STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Now – December 19 Final drop-off date: December 19
This year we will be sharing Christmas joy with our friends at Stephen C. Foster Elementary through our first annual toy drive for the students grades PreK through 6th grade! We hope all Saint Michael parishioners will consider donating new toys (cost limit $35) toward our goal of collecting 500 toys. Families are especially encouraged to shop together so that our young members may bring a new toy to share with our neighbors. This drive is a joint effort of Mission and Outreach, Children and Family Ministries, and Saint Michael Episcopal School. Collection boxes will be placed in church and school entrances, and in the Sunday School Hallway.
TOY DRIVE Now - December 19
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Collection boxes will be placed at the school and church entrances.
HEART OF GIVING Read about the beneficiaries of Heart of Giving for 2023 below. Participate online or by visiting our tables in the church hallways on Sundays now – December 17. For more info and to pick up cards, please contact Morgan Wood mwood@saintmichael.org.
Tela Honduras Mission
For fourteen years, every February a group of Saint Michael missionaries returns to Tela, Honduras, 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 more than 350 children with fluoride treatments, along with toothbrushes and toothpaste, to fit over 200 adults with reading glasses and sunglasses, and to engage more than 450 students in Christian education, which includes storytelling, singing, and crafts.
Tela Honduras Mission Trip February 17 – 24, 2024
Saint Michael will send a team to Tela, Honduras February 17-24, 2024, as we continue our longtime work in this community. For more info, please contact George Baldwin gbinvest@swbell.net.
Amistad, Bolivia Youth Houses
Since 2000, Saint Michael has supported the orphaned children and adolescents of Villa Amistad in Cochabamba, Bolivia, helping to successfully bring them to independent living through life in transitional youth houses. During the pandemic, the adolescents were particularly affected by the isolation of quarantine. Our support will help them receive the educational, medical, spiritual, and emotional support they need to overcome their traumatic past.
Amistad Bolivia Youth Mission Trip July 29 – August 8, 2024 Registration open now.
The trip, led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle and the Saint Michael Youth Minister, Sam Moore, takes place from July 29 – August 8, 2024, at Villa Amistad in Bolivia. For more information, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.
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