DEC. 17 | 11 AM Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News by Saint Michael and All Angels

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE THIR D SUN DAY OF A DV ENT DECEMBER 17, 2023

11 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH

We’re glad you’re here!

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

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, & Children Formation

11 AM

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While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:

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.

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. As we near the end of Advent, I hope you’ve made plans to join us for our Christmas celebrations. The schedule for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services can be found in this bulletin. It will be a beautiful celebration and we can’t wait to see you there! 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 Nutcracker: The Greatest Gift 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

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.

Christmas

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 4 PM | CHURCH

Season 16 | Advent 2023 BECOMING TOGETHER

New Episodes Every Weekday, Now – December 22, 2023

Christmas Plate Offerings MISSION & OUTREACH

Each year at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, as part of our Christmas celebrations, we have a lovely tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated offerings to outreach projects supported by our parish. This year the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to honor seniors in our local community. Our Christmas Offering Plate will be shared by the following ministries:

North Dallas Shared Ministries Support for seniors: food, medical care, dental care, rental assistance and utility assistance to local seniors. Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) Palliative Care Providing spiritual and medical support at end of life for clients in need. The Senior Source Ombudsman Program Helps ensure that older adults in nursing homes live out their lives with respect in a safe environment.

Thank you for giving generously to the needs of seniors this Christmas season.

SaintMichael.org/ChristmasGiving

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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

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NAME OF DONOR:

CAN OF SOUP

BAR OF SOAP

HUNGER FACT

BAG OF DRY BEANS

TOOTHPASTE

JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER

DAY 3 29,000 senior citizens in Dallas live below the poverty line.

CAN OF VEGETABLES

TOOTHBRUSH

CAN OF FRUIT

BAG OF RICE

HUNGER FACT

DEODORANT

OATMEAL

BOX OF MAC & CHEESE

PRAYER

CAN OF SOUP

PRAYER

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.

CAN OF TUNA

HUNGER FACT

PRAYER

CAN OF CHICKEN

BOX OF JELLO

DAY 8

DAY 17

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 Third Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist Rite I The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God Prelude Georg Böhm was a tremendously influential organist and composer in central Germany during his lifetime. Böhm holds an enduring legacy primarily for his development of the chorale partita, which is a genre that combines variation form with chorale preludes. This morning’s prelude is one of his larger chorale partitas, and takes as its theme the melody of Hymn 67.

Variations on “Comfort, comfort ye my people”

Georg Böhm

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! Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light. May we your servants rejoice in his light, and so be led to witness to him who is the Lord of our coming Kingdom, Jesus our Saviour and King of the ages. Blessed be God for ever. Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) “O come, O come, Emmanuel” Veni, veni, Emmanuel

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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, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Song of Praise (standing, sung by all) “Holy God” Plainsong - Mode 1

Hymn S 99

The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The First Lesson Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (seated) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his

glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. … For I the LORD love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the LORD has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Lector People

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Psalm 126 (seated, chanted by the choir)

Plainsong – Mode 7

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, * “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed. Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev. Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. The Second Lesson 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (seated)

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. May the God of peace himself

sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. Lector People

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory be to thee, O Lord.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. ... This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself ?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing. Gospeler People

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

The Nicene Creed (standing) All

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.

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.

Parish Prayers of the People as of December 7, 2023 Rami Angir Kathryn Anschutz M‘lou Bancroft Barbara Hart Bell Emily Billard Marla Briggle Sherrill Brown Scott Calhoun Thomas Connolly Carlos Cuellar Richard DeKnock Elaine Disney Caleb Dulin Sande Wilkinson Ford Dick Frazar Michael Gratkowski Jody Guenther Josh Hight Jack Levens Sandy McDonough Diego Moreno Keith Nix Bob Paddock Karen Pardoe Bruce Pingree Eleanor Preston Rosemary Richards Robin Robinson Pamela Rundell Thomas Russell Brad Smith Rene Somodevilla Byrd Teague Valerie Guenther Unger Tony Wilks Catherine Carr Worley

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

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. And with thy spirit. People Announcements (please be seated)

The Birthday Blessing (Those with birthdays in December are invited to stand) All

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem (sung by Saint Michael Choir) Behold, a virgin shall conceive/O thou that tellest from The Messiah George Frideric Handel Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, “God with us.” O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

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.

- Isaiah 7:14 & 40:9 Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Old 100th

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”

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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

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.

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)

Conductor, composer, pianist, and organist Mark Sirett (b. 1952) is the founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is a native of Kingston and holds both master’s and doctoral degrees in choral conducting and pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Sirett’s setting of these anonymous words has a magical quality that is most attractive to singers and listeners alike.

Thou shalt know him when he comes

Mark Sirett

Thou shalt know him when he comes, not by any din of drums, nor his manners, nor his airs, nor by anything he wears. Thou shalt know him when he comes, not by his crown or by his gown. But his coming known shall be, by the holy harmony which his coming makes in thee. Thou shalt know him when he comes. Amen. - Anonymous 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) “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry” Winchester New

Hymn 76

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 Wachet auf

Aaron David Miller

Aaron David Miller serves as Director of Music and Organist at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is well-known for his engaging organ works and improvisations. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.

BUILDING our FUTURE LDI BUI NG

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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This is a unique time in Saint Michael’s history— a time that urges us to think boldly! We have launched an unprecedented capital campaign to support the decades-long, overdue revitalization and expansion of our church facilities. It is a brave step to reinvigorate our campus, unite our community, and invest in education. saintmichael.org/buildingourfuture

Together, we continue the journey of Building our Future, each of us serving as a valuable member of the body of Christ. We seek to stretch beyond our launch goal and raise

to address increased construction costs. Join us as we build upon the vibrant history entrusted to us.

WAYS TO GIVE Caroline Moore

Director of Advancement For further information, contact Caroline Moore at cmoore@saintmichael.org or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.

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Annual Giving Campaign Giving to our annual stewardship campaign, Building the Kingdom, is an essential practice that supports Saint Michael’s shared mission and ministry, including our growing staff, campus, and programs. While essential to our operations, giving annually is an incredibly important spiritual discipline. An annual gift represents our stewardship of the time, talents, and treasures that God gives freely to each one of us. Giving back to God’s work through Saint Michael is a sign of gratitude and a key part of deepening our discipleship identity. It’s our turn to invest in our future. As you evaluate your annual stewardship gift, we also ask you to please join us in Building our Future.

JOIN US!

Martha Hellman Bogdon, Director of Stewardship mbogdon@saintmichael.org | 214.692.3015 For further information, contact Martha Hellman Bogdon or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.

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 Barbara & Randy Biddle 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 Gina & Barry Craig Shannon Wilson Callewart Anne & Brent Crawford Lauren Callon Betsy & Bennett Cullum Lynne & Bob Campbell Mason & Allen Custard Courtney Campbell Maria & Richard D’Antoni Edna & Mark Cannata Lynn & Peter Dauterman The Canon Family Rita & Dick Davis Peggy Carr Susan & Scott Davis Cissy & Plack Carr Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Carol & Dick Carrington Dealey Family Foundation Melissa & James Carry Maureen & Robert Decherd Cindy & Jay Carter Janet & Lee Dettra Becky & Mike Casey Leslie & George Diamond Merrilee & Michael Cate Elaine & Dennis Disney Rachel & Aaron Cathey Tiffany & Kyle Dixon Margaret Cervin Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Betsy & Jim Chambers Rozi & Bill Doreen Suzanne & Lance Charriere Melvyn Douglas Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Kay & Robert Dozier Michelle & David Cicotte Nancy & Lowell Duncan Amy & Robert Clark Julie & Steven Eggers Gail & Bob Clark John Ellerman Nita & Cullum Clark Bettina Ernst Coley Clark Joyce & Mike Ernst Kendall & Craig Clark Joan Faubion Cindy & Andrew Clendenen Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Garland & Mike Cohlmia Sarah & Tom Fenton Anne Coke Wendy Finley Judy Cole Netra & Ty Fitzgerald Jean & George Coleman Libby & Mark Flory Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Charlotte & John Flowers Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter Sandra Wilkinson Ford Leslie & George Conant Debbie & David Fosdick Claudia & Brian Conard Jiggs & Todd Foster Judy & Eric Conner Hayley & Carter Fournier Bert Conly Kathryn & Jim Francis Squeaky & Paul Connolly Judy Friedel Carter & Bruce Conway Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Laura Coomes Ruthie Garrett Harriet & Ralph Cousins Allison & James Giebink Katy & Michael Cosby Cindy & Kevin Gill Ann Marie Cowdrey Dare & Dale Gillette

Nicole & Chris Girata Mimi & Pax Glenn Tom Godbold Carol & Mark Goglia 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 Jane & Scott 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 Kathy Hayes 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 Sherry & Raleigh Hortenstine 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 Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson 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 Elizabeth & Mike Keogh 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 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 Eileen & Don McAleenan 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 Anne McNamara 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 Gabrielle & Luther Ott Sue & Bob Patton Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Betsy & Ron Pedersen 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 Helen Reynolds Debbie & Tom Rhodus Jeff & Darrel Rice Janie Richard Jim Richards Phil Ritter Debby & Robin Robinson Christie & Clayton Rodriguez Julie & Paul Rogers Ann & Jim Rogers Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Michele & Shad Rowe Mandy Dake & Chris Rowley Jack Rubarth

Jennifer & Thomas Russell The Joan Stansbury Family Deborah Capera Ryan Tina & Dan Stansbury Ginger Sager LaRee & Alan Stein Laurie & Joe Sando John Bergner & Chuck Stewart Erica & Charlie Sartain Tricia & Tom Stewart Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier Brian Stock Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck Harriet Stoneham Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Candy & Dennis Streit Dick & Nita Scholtz Drew & John Stull Gail & Patrick Schultz Caroline Summers Cathy & Tom Schulz Carolyn Swann Sally & Chris Schupp Lauren & Stephen Swann Kate Seale Susan TaCito Diana Sears Laura & Paul Talbot Linda & Les Secrest Sally & Ross Taylor Rob See Madalyn Teal Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Ellen & Howard Templin Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp Donna Tenney Elizabeth & John Selzer Marvin Thedford Sally & Scott Shafer Cinda Thoma Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley Michelle & Stewart Thomas Brenda & Van Sheets Tig Thompson Betty & Burton Shepherd Lee & David Thompson Betty & Rob Shiels Dixey Thornton Andy Shoup Mary Ann & George Till Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Ali & Justin Treaster Allison & Heinz Simon Arthur Tribble Barbara & Mitch Singleton Susan Tritschler Linda & Ellis Skinner Cindy Turner Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Joe Tydlaska Ann & Lee Slaton Shari & Lance Vander Linden Anne & Randolph Slaughter The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family Jane Slover The Venetos Family Connie Smith Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Bliss & Pelham Smith Sue & Jay Wagley Charlie & Jim Smith Cathy & Denton Walker Jinny Smith Kathy & Gary Wall Jeanne & J.C. Snead Kathleen & Jay Wallace Kim & Jim Snyder Mary & Matt Waller Margaret & Jaime Spellings Barbara & Roy Washburn Mary & Arnold Spencer Pam Watkins Tiffany & Reed Standly The Brad & Margaret Watson Family

Judy Watson Mary Ann & Keller Webster Hudson Weichsel Sarah & Russell Weinberg CiCi & Giffen Weinmann Shannon & Craig Werthmann Kay & Leo Whelan McKinley & Brandon Wier The Wiggins Family Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur Paige Wilbur Eve & Blake Wiley Karen & Jim Wiley Caroline & Tony Wilks Elizabeth Williams Kathleen & Taylor Wilson Kelly & John Wilson Kristi & Scott Wilson 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 (9) *as of 12/06/2023

Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Lynn & Bob Abbott Sandy & Mark Ables Lydia & Bill Addy Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Julie Albert Julie & Mike Allen Joseph Alwyn Chris & Paul Anderson Mary & Jerry Andrlik Sarah & Stephen Angelette Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Marilyn & Phil Arensberg Nancy Armour Ginger & Allen Baden Margaret Badgett Betty & Jimmy Baird Elizabeth Baker Mary & George Baldwin Pam Barbera Clyde Barnard III Susan & Bill Barnett Susan Barnicoat Kay & Rick Barry Carolyn Barta Hong & Jim Bass Rebecca & Wilson Bauer Beth & Peter Beck Steve Beckham Christy Bednar Amsler & Don Bell Barbara & Randy Biddle Monique & Tom Black Steve Black Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon Kathleen & Robert Blair Kalita & Ed Blessing

Laura & Dan Boeckman Martha & Wade Bogdon Susan & David Boldrick Phyllis & John Boone Len Bourland Allison & Chris Bovard Jim Bovard Dianna & Tom Bowen Rachel & Ken Brannon Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Gayl & Bill Braymer Melanie Brewer Marla & Tony Briggle Margaret & Dave Briggs Adele Broughton Mary Brouillette Ginger Brown Rosamond Brown Sharon & Ron Brown Victoria & Stuart Brown Gail & Jim Browne Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Susan Buddendorf Lisa & Elliott Burdette Steve Burk Pam Busbee Julie & Chuck Butterworth Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Kathleen & Ban Bywaters Tracey Cabral Henry Cadle Anne & Michael Caffey Joseph Cahoon Mary Agnes Cain Louise Caldwell Shelly Mathis & Scott Calhoun

Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Shannon Wilson Callewart Maureen & Robert Decherd Lauren Callon Debra & Michael Decker Courtney M. Campbell Janet & Lee Dettra Lynne & Bob Campbell Leslie & George Diamond Edna & Mark Cannata Elaine & Dennis Disney Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Peggy Carr Michael Dorbandt Carol & Dick Carrington Melvyn Douglas Melissa & James Carry Kay & Robert Dozier Cindy & Jay Carter Nancy & Lowell Duncan Becky & Mike Casey Cynthia Dutter Merrilee & Michael Cate Julie & Steven Eggers Rachel & Aaron Cathey John Ellerman Margaret Cervin Liz Ann Ellinor Betsy & Jim Chambers Joyce & Mike Ernst Suzanne & Lance Charriere Kristen & Harvey Ewing Charles Chernosky Joan Faubion Croft Chestnut Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Sarah & Tom Fenton Coley Clark Terese Finitzo Gail & Bob Clark Wendy Finley Kendall & Craig Clark Libby & Mark Flory Nita & Cullum Clark Charlotte & John Flowers Cindy & Andrew Clendenen Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Carolyn Cochran Debbie & David Fosdick Garland & Mike Cohlmia Jiggs & Todd Foster Anne Coke Dru Francis Judy Cole Kathryn & Jim Francis Jean & George Coleman Cookie & Dick Frazar Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Kevin Frazar Leslie & George Conant Bonita Frederick Judy & Eric Conner Judy Friedel Squeaky & Paul Connolly Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Laura Coomes Ann Gardner Katy & Michael Cosby Ruthie Garrett Harriet & Ralph Cousins Teddie & Dan Garrigan Ann Marie Cowdrey Pamela Germany Amy Youngquist & David Cowling Cindy & Kevin Gill Gina & Barry Craig Marcia Gillen Anne & Brent Crawford Dare & Dale Gillette Betsy & Bennett Cullum Eric Gilmour Jeanne Marie & Paul Daggett Nicole & Chris Girata Maria & Richard D’Antoni Mimi & Pax Glenn Lynn & Peter Dauterman Carol & Mark Goglia Susan & Scott Davis

Melanie McGill Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Jane & Ray McGowen Jason Lamb Margaret Cervin Ann and Bob Dyer Diane McGrath Cynthia Lane Betsy and Jim Chambers Sally B. Earnest Victoria & Hunter McGrath Bettina & Herman Lang Mr.Elizabeth and Mrs.&Robert T. Chapman Julie andMcKenzie Steven Eggers Gretchen John Lang Charles John Ellerman Anne McNamara LeAnne & BobChernosky Langholz Croft Chestnut Stacy and Chris Elliston Lucy McRae Vollet Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Stephen Miller Chuckand Lathem Gwendolyn Bobby Chestnut Rebecca Adelaide& and Chase Erickson Ann Mills Kathleen & Frank Lauinger Gail and Bob Clark Debra and Thomas Erickson Tricia & Mark Monfrey Karen Lawrence Sara and Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Patti & John Monger Kathy & Gary Lawrence Jeane and Mark Clayton Joan Faubion Kaysie & Harold Montgomery Alicia & John Lawson Bonnie Anita&and David Feherty Carol Spike Moore Mary LeeCobb AnneLessmann Coke Pauline&and Steve Fellows Caroline Doug Moore Mary & Russ Judy Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Molly Moore Paula Lewis-Patterson Pat &Terese Don Moore Georgia Larry Ley Jean and &George Coleman Finitzo Mary Morgan Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Wendy Walters Finley K. Armour Dawn & Allan Morrill Michael Long Debbie &Ginger Bruce Brown Jenevein MollyPhilip & William Hardy Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Christi & Cory Morrow Heather Lorch Kathy Rosamond & Patrick Jenevein ElectraGordon & Jeff Harelson Arnold Brown Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Suellen & Ken Murchison Sally Lutz Susan & Gene Johnson Gayla Kading Lou Harlas Meg &Badgett Victoria and Stuart Brown Harriet&and Cousins Charlotte Flowers Sandra & and LarryJohn Nance Prudence JohnRalph Mackintosh BobBart Johnston Marianne Michael Harmuth Betty&and Jimmy Baird Brown Ms.&Michele M. Crick Mary Jo&and Bart Forbes Jennifer Noble Nash Gail Bill Madden Patricia Jones Anne Harper Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Hunter Crow Fouts Kennie &Lou John Neal Jeanie Madeley Susan Jones Nancy & Howell Harralson Mary and George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Bumpas Diane &Dru JackFrancis Nealon Marti Carolyn & Pete Joost Amanda & Neil Harris Betsy andMahaffey Bennett Cullum Mrs. Barbera Pamela Busbee Byron Neuhoff Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Kate Juett DavidPam Harris Ginny and Rick Currey Bonita Frederick Joan JimHart Barklow Julie and&Chuck Butterworth Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Amy & Peter Malin Barbara Peter Kandel Zoe &and Todd Mason and Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Jan & Tom Newsome Ted Manikas Mary & Steve Kardell Judy &and JoeSteven HawleyBecker Carrie Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan and Josiah Daniel Ruthie Garrett Diana & Geoff Newton Catherine Marrs Jennifer & Patrick Keefe Kathy Hayes Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Davis Teddie Dan Garrigan Hankand Nichols JoniKerri Martin KathyHenry & Kevin Kelley Debbie Christy & GooseBednar Hayhurst Cadle, Jr. Deborah McMurray Glen Davison CarriePamela Germany & Robert Nicoud Maria & David and Martin Liz & Seth Kelly Lisa Hays Christy and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caffey Catherine and Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Marianna Nooner Alex Martindale Mary Ellen & William Kendall Kay & Steve Head Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Carol Sissy &and Mike MassadDecker Leslie & Ed Kennedy Liz & Jeff Helfrich Debra Michael Dare andOakes Dale Gillette Katherine and Henderson Michael Blachly Louise Caldwell Tamara & Tim Taylor & Michael Massad Elizabeth & Mike Keogh Mary & David Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole andO’Connor Chris Girata Shelly and ScottKibbey Calhoun Anne & Blair Oden Mary Massengale Susan & Richard Rue &Steve Tuck Black Henry Terry and Mark Demler Carol and Mark Goglia Becky & Ron Odlozil Bonnie & David Mastin LisaShannon & Jeff Kilpatrick Joannie Chuck Amy&and GaryHensley Blackie Callewart Julia Denegre Sue and Andrew Gray Christine & Kurt Oesterling Larry Maxwell Jr. Barbara & Jerry King Beverly Richard Chris&and DianaHerrscher Blackman Lauren Callon Carolyn andMcAleenan Bob Dickson Grayson LizInge Oliphant Eileen & Don Eugenia Frank-Paul King Michael HillBlessing Kalita and Ed Lynne&and Bob Campbell Elaine&and Dennis Disney Jane & and Greene Anne VanGreg Oliver Carolyn Michael McBee Marcia & Mark King Robin & Scott Hinkle Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon Sterling and Brendan Donnelly Shelley and GuionOtt Gregg Gabrielle & Luther Pam McCallum Wendy & Edward King Sarah Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bogel Judy Canon Roband Parks Vicki & Justin McCarty Kristin Kline Ann & Lee Hobson Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise Guy Griffeth Katherine andHoffman Darren Boruff Carol Richard Carrington Jennifer & Pablo Melissa & Don McCoy Kateand & Ryan Kneipper Carrie & Tom Melvyn Douglas Bill and LisaPascal Griffin Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson and Reed Carroll Dwight Patterson Rebecca & Ed McDaniel Melinda & Mark Knowles Maggie Hoffman Chris DuFour Diana and Andrew Grosso Sue & Bob Patton Linda & John McFarland Patty & Randy TomSam andHoffman Dianna Bowen Cindy and JayKob Carter Ann Dunbar Jody Guenther Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Reggie & John McFarland Cincha & Henryk Kostman Virginia TomDavid Holleman Kathy&and Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. Eleanor K. Durham Jan&and Hancock Betsy RonScott Pedersen Sharon & Bill McGannon RobMerrilee Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle HollisBrannon KenBarbara and Rachel and Michael Cate Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Gray-Leigh Peeler SuzanneCynthia & Patrick McGee Mersine & Steve Ladik Sylvia & Michael Hood Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey

Kathryn & Bard Hoover Margaret & Wade Goodrich Mary Louise & David Hopson Pagett & Mike Gosslee Ingrid & Carter Houghton Jo & Joe Goyne Helen & Jon Houp Robert Graham Ann & Frank Houseman Sue & Andrew Gray Elizabeth & Todd Howard Grace-anne & David Greenblatt Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Jane & Greg Greene Saint Michael would like to thank the following Sally Hudnall Carolyn Gregg parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Monica & Michael Huggins Hannah & Michael Gresham Cindy & Tom Hughes Louise & Guy Griffeth Sandra Hughes Whitney & Jay Grogan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ables Melisa Bray Donna & Rob Jody Guenther Lydia and Bill Addy Gayl and Bill Hull Braymer Bea & Walt Humann Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Leslie and Nassi Agouridis Marla and Tony Briggle Nell Anne Hunt Eunice Hamlin Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Jane & Scott Hancock Chris and Paul Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Susan Tucker & Jim Huth Joanne Hardaway Mary andHardy Jerry Andrlik AdeleJackson Broughton Layne Betsy

Connie Webb Salle Stemmons Jennifer & Thomas Russell Kittye & Bill Peeler Sarah & Russell Weinberg Chuck Stewart & John Bergner Susan & Rick Russell Holly & Carlos Peña Margaret Cervin Ann and Bob Dyer CiCi & Giffen Weinmann Tricia & Tom Stewart Deborah Capera Ryan Katherine & Bob Penn Betsy and Jim Chambers Sally B. Earnest Martha Wells Brian Stock Sandy & Jim Saalfield Jim Pennington Mr.Candy and Mrs. RobertStreit T. Chapman Shannon Julie&and Steven Eggers Craig Werthmann & Dennis Ginger Sager Mary Ruth & Jim Perkins Charles Chernosky Kay &John Leo Ellerman Whelan Drew & John Stull Cynthia Sample Nancy Perot & Rod Jones CroftSummers Chestnut Stacy Elliston Ann &and JimChris White Caroline Laurie & Joe Sando Heidi & Tim Perry Saint Michael would like to thank the following Julia & and Bill Whitsitt Carolyn Swann Erica & Charlie Sartain Teresa Person Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide Chase Erickson parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Donell & Phillip Wiggins LaurenGail & Stephen Swann Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Kathryn & Craig Peters and Bob Clark Debra and Thomas Erickson Nancy Wilbur Cindi & Sam Swanson Gail & Patrick Schultz Callie & Malcolm Petersen Sara and Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Paige Wilbur Patti & Tom Swiley Cathy &Melisa Tom Schulz Sallyand & Chris Mr. Mrs.Pfeiffer Mark Ables Bray Jeane and Mark Clayton Joan Faubion Karen & Jim Wiley Susan TaCito Sally ChrisBill Schupp Emily & John Phillips Lydia and Bill Addy Gayl& and Braymer Cobb Anita and David Feherty Robyn & Chris Wiley LauraBonnie & Paul Talbot Carolyn & Jack Sears Noralyn & Greg Leslie and NassiPickens Agouridis Marla and Tony Briggle Pauline and Steve Fellows Caroline & Tony Wilks Sally &Anne Ross Coke Taylor Diana Sears Mollie & Paul Pin Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Judy Teal Cole Sarah andWilliams Tom Fenton Elizabeth Madalyn Linda & Les Secrest Sallie Plummer Chris and Paul Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Kelly &Terese John Finitzo Wilson Ellen Howard Templin Rob See Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Jean&and George Coleman Mary and Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Kristi & Scott Wilson Donna Tenney Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Sandra & Rick Porter Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Wendy Walters Finley Philip Powell K. Armour Ginger Brown Nancy Wilson Marvin Thedford Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp Walter Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Sherry & Robert Wilson Cinda Thoma Elizabeth & JohnBrown Selzer Bill Power Gordon Arnold Rosamond Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Nina Works Gail Thomas Linda & Richard Shaffer Pat & Claude Prestidge Meg Badgett Victoria and Stuart Brown Harriet&and Ralph Cousins Charlotte Sheryl &and PhilJohn WylieFlowers Michelle Stewart Thomas Sara Shanley Carol Price Betty and Jimmy Baird Bart Brown Michele M. Crick Mary&JoJohn andYeaman Bart Forbes Kathy LeeMs. & David Thompson Brenda & Van Sheets Dianne & Hervey Priddy Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Crow Lou Fouts Sherry & Mark Yeaman Tig Hunter Thompson Betty & Burton Shepherd Deena & Barry Pryor Mary and George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Bumpas Barbara &Dru Michael Dixey Betty & Rob Shiels Beth & J. Puckett Betsy andThornton Bennett Cullum FrancisYork Mrs.&Pam Pamela Busbee Anonymous (1) Mary Ann & George Till Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Lutetia JackBarbera Raley Ginny and Rick Currey Bonita Donor Frederick Joan and JimReddell Barklow Julie and Chuck Butterworth Carolyn Tilley Linda & Ellis Skinner Kelly & Michael Mason and Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner *as of 12/06/2023 Frances & Buzz Tompkins Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Annie Snider Reece Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan and Josiah Daniel Ruthie Garrett Linda & Mike Tristan Katieand & Stewart Slack PaulaStephen Calise &Beckham Bill Reed Janice Ashburn Bywaters Davis Teddie and Dan Garrigan SueKerri Tritschler AnnHenry & LeeCadle, SlatonJr. Liz Respess Christy Bednar Deborah McMurray Pamela Germany Jo Tuck and Glen Davison Anne & Randy Slaughter Helen Reynolds Christy and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caffey Catherine and Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Cindy Turner Jane Slover Jenny & Steve Reynolds Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Janet & JoeMichael TydlaskaDecker Joyce & Jack Smiley Debbie & Tom Rhodus Debra and Dare and Dale Gillette Katherine Michael LouiseSmith Caldwell Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska Connie Jeff &and Darrel Rice Blachly Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Steve Black Shelly and ScottSmith Calhoun Diane & Dick Urquhart Giovanna & Tim Janie Richard Terry and Mark Demler Carol and Mark Goglia Shari & Lance Vander Linden Jinny Smith Jimand Richards Amy Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Julia Denegre Sue and Andrew Gray Fallon & Robie Vaughn Julie Smith Phil Diana Ritter Blackman Chris and Lauren Callon Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Lauren & Robert Vaughn Jeanne & J.C. Cristie Columbus Roberts Kalita and& Clayton Ed Blessing Lynne and BobSnead Campbell Elaine and Dennis Disney Jane and Greg Greene Tish & Matthew Visinsky Kim & Jim Snyder Christie Rodriguez Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon Sterling Donnelly Shelley and Guion Gregg Andy Smith &and PaulBrendan von Wupperfeld Erik Soliz & Vince Snoddy Ann & Jim Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bogel Judy Canon Cathy & Denton Sharon Spalding Julie & Paul Rogers Rozi and BillWalker Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Katherine and Rountree Darren Boruff Carol Richard Carrington Kathy & Gary Wall Karenand & Rand Spencer Needie & Tom Melvyn Douglas Bill and Lisa Griffin Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Reed Carroll Kathleen & Jay Wallace MaryWatson & Arnoldand Spencer Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Chris DuFour Diana and Andrew Grosso Mary & Matt Waller Tiffany & Reed Standly Michele Shad Rowe Tom and& Dianna Bowen Cindy and Jay Carter Ann Dunbar Jody Guenther Barbara & Roy Washburn Joan Stansbury Amanda Dake Chris Rowley Kathy and&David Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms.Pam Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Watkins Tina & Dan Stansbury KenJack and Rubarth Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Cynthia Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Judy Watson LaRee & Alan Stein Cary-Elisa & Bobby Rubarts 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:

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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.

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NEW EPISODE ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Young Adults

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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY Sundays at 10 a.m.

“The Gift of the Nutcracker” Today, 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:

The Bookshop is now open with new hours. Stop in to explore and find that perfect gift for family and friends: Wednesdays: Sundays:

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – Noon

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.

After today, the Youth will break for the holidays and return Sunday, January 7 at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the 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.

Children’s Formation will resume on Sunday, January 7 at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Education Center.

Scan the QR code or follow the link below for information on upcoming Sunday Service changes.

Only people with handicapped permits may park in handicapped parking spots. All others will be ticketed.

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.

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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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