SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE L A S T SUN DAY AF TER PENTECOS T: CHRIS T THE K ING NOV EMBER 26, 2023
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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 cover reflects the color white, used for the observance of the feast of Christ the King; this is a more celebratory color that marks the festive nature of this observance, even though the observance is not an official part of the church calendar.
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.
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The Gift of the Nutcracker:
Clara: Waiting for Christmas
Led by Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel
We’ve entered an exciting phase in our church’s life with the launch of our dual capital and annual giving campaigns. Building our Future and Building the Kingdom invite us to give generously to the work of God through Saint Michael, and I hope you’ll join us! Please visit our campaign room in person or our website to learn more. 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!
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.
Gift Selection
Now – December 3 Gift Drop-Off
Now – December 6
I BELIEVE IN
angels Season 16 | Advent 2023 BECOMING TOGETHER
New Episodes Every Weekday, December 4 – 22, 2023
I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Throughout December, volunteers will be needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.
Incense will be used during this service.
The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King Holy Eucharist Rite I The service begins on page 323 of The Book of Common Prayer.
The Word of God Scheidemann served as organist at St. Catherine’s Church in Hamburg, Germany. The four main churches in Hamburg shared a common choir, the Stadtkantorei. Since the choir was able to serve in only one church at a time, organists in the other churches played arrangements of the motet for the day in its customary place in the liturgy. This need led the organists to compose so-called motet intabulations. Through this practice, motet intabulations gradually became a standard genre within organ literature and were no longer merely transcriptions of vocal music. At St. Katharinen, Scheidemann applied his creativity and compositional technique to the task of arranging motets for the organ. Rather than simply following the motet’s vocal parts, the organist would improvise a more elaborate keyboard setting, including fast runs and keyboard figurations.
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Prelude Benedicam Domino
Heinrich Scheidemann
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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) “Glory be to God on high” Healey Willan
Hymn S 202
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The Collect of the Day (standing) Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Lesson Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 (seated) Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord GOD. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice. ... Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the
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weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken. Lector People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 95:1-7a (seated, chanted by the choir)
Steve Burk
Come, let us sing to the LORD; * let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, * and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * and the heights of the hills are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, * and his hands have molded the dry land. Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * and kneel before the LORD our Maker. For he is our God, * and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. The Second Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23 (seated) I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that
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is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Lector People
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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The Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 (standing) Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you
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clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon (seated)
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
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;
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Parish Prayers of the People as of November 16, 2023 Rami Angir Kathryn Anschutz M‘lou Bancroft Worth Barham Barbara Hart Bell Marla Briggle Lauren Brown Sherrill Brown Sydney Brown Paul Burns Kelly Chancelor Thomas Connolly Carlos Cuellar Richard DeKnock Elaine Disney Dick Frazar Eric Gilmour Michael Gratkowski Jody Guenther Josh Hight Jack Levens Sandy McDonough Shelly Mathis Pat Meir Diego Moreno Keith Nix Cookie Owen Bob Paddock Bruce Pingree
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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: Form I (standing) Celebrant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. Lector
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying “Lord, have mercy.”
Lector People
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; George, our Bishop; our parish clergy and their families; for ___; and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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For Joe, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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Lector People
We give you thanks for___. For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, especially those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lector People
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, especially___, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
People Lector People Lector
Rosemary Richards Robin Robinson Paul Rose Pamela Rundell Brad Smith Rene Somodevilla Karen Strangebye Betty Taylor Byrd Teague Valerie Guenther Unger Tony Wilks Catherine Carr Worley
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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In the communion of Saint Michael and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. To thee, O Lord our God.
The people are invited to add their own intercessions.
Celebrant
Hasten, O Father, the coming of thy kingdom; and grant that we thy servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold thy Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
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Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling) Celebrant Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
Malcolm Archer is Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College, where he trains and conducts the Quiristers and Chapel Choir and teaches organ in the College. He has enjoyed a distinguished career in cathedral music, which has taken him to posts at Norwich, Bristol, and Wells Cathedrals, and then Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. “At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners” was commissioned by Stephen Parsons for the opening of Bristol Cathedral Choir School as the first new choir school Academy in 2010. The work received its first performance in February of that year in Bristol Cathedral, sung by the School Choir and Cathedral Choir under Eiron Bailey, with Mark Lee at the organ. It sets a text by John Donne, the priest and poet who was the Dean at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London at the time of the Great Fire.
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Anthem continues on the next page.
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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.
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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 Saint Michael Choir) At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners
Malcom Archer
At the round earth’s imagined corners, blow your trumpets, angels, and arise, arise from death you numberless infinities of souls, and to your scattered bodies go, all whom the flood did, and fire shall overthrow. All whom war, dearth (famine), age, agues (fever), tyrannies, despair, law, chance hath slain, and you whose eyes shall behold God and never taste death’s woe. But let them sleep, Lord, and me mourn a space; for, if above all these my sins abound, ‘tis late to ask abundance of thy grace when we are there.
Here on this lowly ground, teach me how to repent; for that’s as good as if thou hadst sealed my pardon with Thy blood. - John Donne Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all)
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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,
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.
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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. 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.
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.” 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.
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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. 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” Ambrosian Chant
Hymn S 152
Cantor People
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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.
“The Lamb,” one of Tavener’s best-known choral works, is based on William Blake’s collection of poems Songs of Innocence. It was performed shortly after its composition at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, 1982. The service was broadcast to a large international TV and radio audience, and this gave the piece widespread exposure. Tavener masterfully uses the simple melody by inverting it (turning it upside-down) and reversing it (retrograde). What has started as a simple melody, quickly becomes complex. When the original melody and the modified melody are sung together by different voices in the choir, the result is a mirror effect where the lines cross.
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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) The Lamb
John Tavener Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Gave thee life & bid thee feed. By the stream & o’er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing wooly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice! Little Lamb who made thee Dost thou know who made thee Little Lamb I’ll tell thee, Little Lamb I’ll tell thee! He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb: He is meek & he is mild, He became a little child: I a child & thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little Lamb God bless thee. Little Lamb God bless thee. - William Blake
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 People
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) “Lead on, O King eternal” Lancashire
Hymn 555
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 Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65, No. 13
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Karg-Elert’s compositional style can be characterized as being late-Romantic with impressionistic and expressionistic tendencies. His profound knowledge of music theory allowed him to stretch the limits of traditional harmony without losing tonal coherence. “Nun danket alle Gott” is perhaps Karg-Elert’s most famous work for organ. Its grandeur and magnificence make it a fitting postlude for Christ the King Sunday as well as Thanksgiving.
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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.
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.
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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
Courtney Campbell
Maria & Richard D’Antoni
Edna & Mark Cannata
Rita & Dick Davis
Lynne & Bob Campbell The Canon Family
Saint Michael would like to thank the following members* of our community for their support of the Capital Campaign: Lynn & Bob Abbott
Allison & Chris Bovard
Lydia & Bill Addy
Dianna & Tom Bowen
Mary Abrams
Jim Bovard
Leslie & Nassi Agouridis
Beverly & Bruce Bowman
Joseph Alwyn
Callie & Kyle Bradford
Julie & Mike Allen
Chris & Paul Anderson
Kathy & David Boyett
Rachel & Ken Brannon
Mary & Jerry Andrlik
Gretchen & Reiner Brasch
The Liz & Bill Armstrong Family
David Brewer
Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Margaret Badgett
Gayl & Bill Braymer Melanie Brewer
Betty & Jimmy Baird
Paulyne & Herbert Brewer
Mary & George Baldwin
Margaret & Dave Briggs
Susan Barnicoat
Virginia Brown
Elizabeth Baker Pam Barbera
Marla & Tony Briggle Adele Broughton
Hong & Jim Bass
Victoria & Stuart Brown
The Beck Family
Rosamond Brown
Rebecca & Wilson Bauer Stephen Beckham
Sharon & Ron Brown Gail & Jim Browne
Amsler & Don Bell
Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan
Emily & Baxter Billingsley
Pam Busbee
Dianne Betts
Susan Buddendorf
Monique & Tom Black
Julie & Chuck Butterworth
Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon
Janice & Ashburn Bywaters
Laura & Dan Boeckman
Joseph Cahoon
Kathleen & Robert Blair Christy Blumenfeld
Jaime & Mike Buzzard Lindsey Cade
Martha Hellman Bogdon
Mary Agnes Cain
Katherine & Darren Boruff
Shannon Wilson Callewart
Susan & David Boldrick Len Bourland
Louise Caldwell Lauren Callon
Lynn & Peter Dauterman Susan & Scott Davis
Peggy Carr
Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison
Carol & Dick Carrington
Janet & Lee Dettra
Cissy & Plack Carr
Maureen & Robert Decherd
Melissa & James Carry
Leslie & George Diamond
Becky & Mike Casey
Tiffany & Kyle Dixon
Cindy & Jay Carter
Elaine & Dennis Disney
Merrilee & Michael Cate
Mary Adair & Dee Dockery
Margaret Cervin
Melvyn Douglas
Rachel & Aaron Cathey
Betsy & Jim Chambers
Rozi & Bill Doreen
Kay & Robert Dozier
Suzanne & Lance Charriere
Nancy & Lowell Duncan
Amy & Robert Clark
John Ellerman
Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Gail & Bob Clark
Julie & Steven Eggers Bettina Ernst
Nita & Cullum Clark
Joyce & Mike Ernst
Garland & Mike Cohlmia
Pauline & Steve Fellows
Judy Cole
Wendy Finley
Coley Clark Anne Coke
Joan Faubion
Sarah & Tom Fenton
Jean & George Coleman
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Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter
Charlotte & John Flowers
Claudia & Brian Conard
Hayley & Carter Fournier
Judy & Eric Conner
Judy Friedel
Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Leslie & George Conant Bert Conly
Libby & Mark Flory
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Squeaky & Paul Connolly
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Laura Coomes
Allison & James Giebink
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Harriet & Ralph Cousins
Ruthie Garrett
Cindy & Kevin Gill
Ann Marie Cowdrey
Nicole & Chris Girata
Betsy & Bennett Cullum
Carol & Mark Goglia
Gina & Barry Craig
Mason & Allen Custard
Mimi & Pax Glenn
Margaret & Wade Goodrich
J. Michael & Pagett Gosslee
Wells & Matthew Housson
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Sue & Andrew Gray
Bitsy & Matt Hudnall
Paula Lewis-Patterson
Jo & Joe Goyne
Grace-anne & David Greenblatt
Elizabeth & Todd Howard
Mary Morgan
Mary & Russ Lessmann
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Sandra Hughes
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Suellen & Ken Murchison
Donna & Rob Hull
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Kennie & John Neal
Tori & Ross Mulford
Lillian & Gregory Greene
Cindy & Tom Hughes
Louise & Guy Griffeth Family
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Marti Mahaffey
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Layne Jackson
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Bob Johnston
Ted Manikas
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Heather Lorch
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Marion & Philip Kistler Kristin Kline
The Kneipper Family Patty & Randy Kob
Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle Mersine & Steve Ladik Cynthia Lane
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LeAnne & Bob Langholz
Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Charles Lathem Jason Lamb
Bettina & Herman Lang
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Tom McConnell
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Perkins-Prothro Foundation Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Heidi & Tim Perry Teresa Person
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Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Sandra & Rick Porter
Pat & Claude Prestidge Carol Price
Dianne & Hervey Priddy
Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley
The Beth & J. Puckett Family
Burton Shepherd
Deena & Barry Pryor
Lutetia & Jackson Raley
Mary Stewart & Jim Ramsey Ann Ratelle & Lee Slaton
Dixey Thornton
Brenda & Van Sheets
Mary Ann & George Till
Betty & Rob Shiels
Susan Tritschler
Andy Shoup
Anonymous Donors (5)
Cindy Turner
*as of 11/15/2023
The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family
Annie Snider Reece
Barbara & Mitch Singleton
Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld
Katherine & Eric Reeves
Nancy & Jim Skochdopole
Cathy & Denton Walker
Debbie & Tom Rhodus
Anne & Randolph Slaughter
Kathleen & Jay Wallace
Janie Richard
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Phil Ritter
Jinny Smith
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Hudson Weichsel
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Mary & Matt Waller Pam Watkins
Debby & Robin Robinson
Jeanne & J.C. Snead
Julie & Paul Rogers
Margaret & Jaime Spellings
Sarah & Russell Weinberg
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Shannon & Craig Werthmann
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The Wiggins Family
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Mary & Arnold Spencer
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CiCi & Giffen Weinmann
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Ginger Sager
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Rob See
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Tig Thompson
Lucy Wrubel
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Donna Tenney
Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp
Michelle & Stewart Thomas
Sally & Scott Shafer
Lee & David Thompson
Elizabeth & John Selzer
Barbara & Michael York
Ali & Justin Treaster
Jeanie & Stuart Sikes
Kelly & Michael Reddell
Kathy & John Yeaman
Nancy Wilson
Carolyn Wittenbraker Laura Worsham
Sheryl & Phil Wylie
Betsy & Bennett Cullum Betsy Hardy Maria & Richard D’Antoni Electra & Jeff Harelson Susan & Scott Davis Marianne & Michael Harmuth Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Anne Harper Maureen & Robert Decherd Nancy & Howell Harralson Janet & Lee Dettra Amanda & Neil Harris Leslie & George Diamond Zoe & Todd Hart Saint Michael would like to thank the following Elaine & Dennis Disney Judy & Joe Hawley parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Kathy Hayes Melvyn Douglas Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Kay & Robert Dozier Kay & Steve Head Lynn & Bob Abbott Susan Buddendorf Nancy & Lowell Duncan Liz & Jeff Helfrich Sandy & Mark Ables Steve Burk Cynthia Dutter Mary & David Henderson Lydia & Bill Addy Pam Busbee John Ellerman Joannie & Chuck Hensley Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Julie & Chuck Butterworth Liz Ann Ellinor Beverly & Richard Herrscher Julie Albert Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Joyce & Mike Ernst Michael Hill Julie & Mike Allen Anne & Michael Caffey Joan Faubion Robin & Scott Hinkle Joseph Alwyn Joseph Cahoon Pauline & Steve Fellows Sarah Hobbs Chris & Paul Anderson Mary Agnes Cain Pauline Newton & Steve Fellows Ann & Lee Hobson Mary & Jerry Andrlik Louise Caldwell Sarah & Tom Fenton Carrie & Tom Hoffman Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Lauren Callon Terese Finitzo Maggie Hoffman Margaret Badgett Lynne & Bob Campbell Wendy Finley Sam Hoffman Betty & Jimmy Baird Edna & Mark Cannata Libby & Mark Flory Barbara Hollis Elizabeth Baker Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon Charlotte & John Flowers Kathryn & Bard Hoover Mary & George Baldwin Peggy Carr Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Mary Louise & David Hopson Pam Barbera Carol & Dick Carrington Debbie & David Fosdick Ingrid & Carter Houghton Susan Barnicoat Melissa & James Carry Dru Francis Helen & Jon Houp Kay & Rick Barry Cindy & Jay Carter Kathryn & Jim Francis Ann & Frank Houseman Hong & Jim Bass Becky & Mike Casey Bonita Frederick Elizabeth & Todd Howard Steve Beckham Merrilee & Michael Cate Judy Friedel Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Amsler & Don Bell Rachel & Aaron Cathey Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Sandra Hughes Monique & Tom Black Margaret Cervin Ruthie Garrett Cindy & Tom Hughes Molly Steele & Tom Blackmon Betsy & Jim Chambers Cindy & Kevin Gill Donna & Rob Hull Kalita & Ed Blessing Suzanne & Lance Charriere Marcia Gillen Bea & Walt Humann Laura & Dan Boeckman Charles Chernosky Dare & Dale Gillette Nell Anne Hunt Martha & Wade Bogdon Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Eric Gilmour Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Susan & David Boldrick Coley Clark Nicole & Chris Girata Susan Tucker & Jim Huth Phyllis & John Boone Kendall & Craig Clark Mimi & Pax Glenn Layne Jackson Allison & Chris Bovard Gail & Bob Clark Carol & Mark Goglia Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Jim Bovard Carolyn Cochran Margaret & Smokey Goodrich Susan & Gene Johnson Tom & Dianna Bowen Anne Coke Pagett & Mike Gosslee Bob Johnston Rachel & Ken Brannon Judy Cole Jo & Joe Goyne Patricia Jones Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Jean & George Coleman Robert Graham Susan Jones Gayl & Bill Braymer Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Sue & Andrew Gray Carolyn & Pete Joost Marla & Tony Briggle Leslie & George Conant Grace-anne & David Greenblatt Kate Juett Margaret & Dave Briggs Judy & Eric Conner Jane & Greg Greene Barbara & Peter Kandel Adele Broughton Squeaky & Paul Connolly Hannah & Michael Gresham Mary & Steve Kardell Mary Brouillette Laura Coomes Louise & Guy Griffeth Kathy & Kevin Kelley Ginger Brown Katy & Michael Cosby Whitney & Jay Grogan Mary Ellen & William Kendall Sharon & Ron Brown Harriet & Ralph Cousins Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Leslie & Ed Kennedy Rosamond Brown Ann Marie Cowdrey Eunice Hamlin Susan & Richard Kibbey Gail & Jim Browne Amy Youngquist & David Cowling Joanne Hardaway Barbara & Jerry King Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Gina & Barry Craig Molly & William Hardy Eugenia & Frank-Paul King
Wendy & Edward King Tricia & Mark Monfrey Liz Respess Susan TaCito Marcia & Mark King Patti & John Monger Debbie & Tom Rhodus Laura & Paul Talbot Cervin Ann& and Dyer Kristin Kline Kaysie & Harold Montgomery JeffMargaret & Darrel Rice Sally RossBob Taylor Betsy andRichard Jim Chambers Sally B. Teal Earnest Kate & Ryan Kneipper Caroline & Doug Moore Janie Madalyn Melinda & Mark Knowles Mary Morgan Jim Richards Ellen & Howard Templin Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Chapman Julie and Steven Eggers Patty & Randy Kob Christi & Cory Morrow Phil Ritter Cinda Thoma Charles Chernosky Ellerman Rob & Tom Kyle Suellen & Ken Murchison Christie Rodriguez MichelleJohn & Stewart Thomas Chestnut Stacy Chris Elliston Mersine & Steve Ladik Sandra & Larry Nance JulieCroft & Paul Rogers Gailand Thomas Saint Michael would like to thank the following Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Jennifer & Noble Nash Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Tig Thompson Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide and Chase Erickson parishioners of the &2024 Jason Lambfor their support Kennie Johnyear: Neal Michele & Shad Rowe Dixey Thornton and Bob Clark DebraAnn and&Thomas Cynthia Lane Diane & Jack Nealon AmandaGail Dake & Chris Rowley Mary George Erickson Till Sara Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Elizabeth & John Lang Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Jackand Rubarth Carolyn Tilley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ables Melisa Bray Bettina & Herman Lang Byron Neuhoff Susan RickMark Russell Frances &Joan BuzzFaubion Tompkins Jeane&and Clayton LeAnne & Bob Jan & Tom Jennifer & Thomas Russell Sue Tritschler Lydia and Langholz Bill Addy Gayl andNewsome Bill Braymer Bonnie Cobb Anita and David Feherty Mary Ann & Allen Diana GeoffTony Newton Ginger Sager Jo Tuck Leslie and NassiLassiter Agouridis Marla& and Briggle Anne Coke Pauline and Steve Fellows Chuck Lathem Hank Nichols Cynthia Sample Cindy Turner Jennifer and John Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Karen Lawrence Carrie & Robert Nicoud Mardie & Alan Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska JudySchoellkopf Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Kathy GaryPaul Lawrence Cathy & Tom Schulz Fallon & Robie Vaughn Chris&and Anderson Mr. andCarol Mrs.Oakes Phillip Brooks Jr. Jean and George Coleman Terese Finitzo Mary & Russ Lessmann Anne & Blair Oden Sally & Chris Schupp Tish & Matthew Visinsky Mary and Jerry Andrlik Adele Broughton Kimberly JoeSears ColonnettaAndy Smith Wendy Walters Finley Paula Lewis-Patterson Becky & Ron Odlozil Carolyn and & Jack & Paul von Wupperfeld Philip K. Armour Ginger Brown Georgia & Larry Ley Christine & Kurt Oesterling & Lesand Secrest Denton WalkerFitts Cristie Linda Columbus Clayton Roberts Cathy Jerri&Ann and Stuart Gordon Arnold Rosamond Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Liz OliphantBrown Rob See Kathy & Gary Wall Leslie and George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Michael Long Roband Parks Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Kathleen & Jay Wallace Meg Badgett Victoria Stuart Brown Harriet and&Ralph Cousins Charlotte and Waller John Flowers Heather Lorch Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Carol Roehrig Fred Seipp Mary & Matt Betty and Jimmy Baird Bart Brown Prudence & John Mackintosh Sue & Bob Patton Elizabeth & JohnM. Selzer Barbara Ms. Michele Crick Mary &JoRoy andWashburn Bart Forbes Krystal Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Gail &and Bill Madden Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Sara Shanley Pam Watkins Hunter Crow Lou Fouts Jeanie Gray-Leigh PeelerBumpas Brenda & Van Sheets Connie Webb Mary and Madeley George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Betsy andShepherd Bennett Cullum Dru Francis Marti Mahaffey Kittye & Bill Peeler Burton Sarah & Russell Weinberg Mrs. Pam Barbera Pamela Busbee Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Holly & Carlos Pena Betty RobRick Shiels CiCi & Giffen Ginny&and Currey BonitaWeinmann Frederick Joan&and JimMalin Barklow Julie and Chuck Amy Peter Katherine & BobButterworth Penn Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Martha Wells Mason and Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Ted Manikas Mary Ruth & Jim Perkins Linda & Ellis Skinner Shannon & Craig Werthmann Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen and Ban Bywaters Susan Garrett Catherine Marrs Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Ann &and LeeJosiah SlatonDaniel Kay &Ruthie Leo Whelan Stephen Beckham Janice and Ashburn Bywaters Joni Martin Heidi & Tim Perry Anne & Randy Ann &and JimDan White Kerri Slaughter Davis Teddie Garrigan HenryPerson Cadle, Jr. MariaChristy & DavidBednar Martin Teresa Jinny Smith Julia & Bill Whitsitt Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison Pamela Germany Alex Martindale Kathryn & Craig PetersCaffey Julie Smith Donell & Phillip Wiggins Christy and Robby Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catherine Tom Dean Dr.Nancy and Mrs. Kevin Gill Sissy & Mike Massad Sally & Chris Pfeiffer Connie and Smith Wilbur Dianne Betts Mary Agnes Cain Mary Massengale Emily & John Phillips Jeanneand & J.C. SneadDecker Paige Debra Michael Dare andWilbur Dale Gillette Katherine Michael Louise Caldwell Bonnie &and David MastinBlachly Noralyn & Greg Pickens Kim & Jim Snyder Karen & Jim Wiley Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Carolyn &Steve Michael McBee Mollieand & Paul Sharon Spalding Caroline Wilks Black Shelly ScottPin Calhoun Terry and Mark Demler Carol andWilliams Mark Goglia Pam McCallum Sallie Plummer Mary & Arnold Spencer Elizabeth Amy and Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Vicki & Justin McCarty Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Karen &Julia Rand Spencer Kelly John WilsonGray Denegre Sue&and Andrew Chris and& Diana Blackman Melissa Don McCoy SandraLauren & RickCallon Porter Tiffany & Reed Standly Kristi & Scott Wilson Carolyn and Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Reggie & John McFarland Walter Joan Stansbury Nancy Wilson Kalita and Ed Blessing Lynne andPowell Bob Campbell Elaine and Stansbury Dennis Disney Jane&and Greg Greene Linda & John McFarland Bill Power Tina & Dan Sherry Robert Wilson Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon Sharon & Bill McGannon Pat & Claude Prestidge LaReeand & Alan SteinDonnelly Ninaand Works Sterling Brendan Shelley Guion Gregg Mr. and &Mrs. Edward Bogel JudyPrice Canon Suzanne Patrick McGee Carol Chuck Stewart & John Bergner Sheryl & Phil Wylie Rozi and Bill Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Melanie Dianne & Hervey Tricia & Tom Stewart Sherry & Mark Yeaman Katherine andMcGill Darren Boruff Carol and RichardPriddy Carrington Melvyn Douglas Bill &and Lisa Griffin Jane & Ray McGowen Deena & Barry Pryor Brian Stock Barbara Michael York Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson and Reed Carroll Diane McGrath Beth & J. Puckett DrewChris & John Stull DuFour Diana and Andrew *as of 11/15/2023Grosso Tom &and Dianna Bowen Cindy&and Carter Victoria Hunter McGrath Lutetia JackJay Raley Caroline Summers Ann Dunbar Jody Guenther Gretchen Kelly & Michael Reddell Lauren & Stephen Swann Kathy andMcKenzie David Boyett Becky and Mike Casey Ms. &Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Lucy McRae Vollet Annie & Wade Reece Cindi Sam Swanson Ken and Rachel Brannon Merrilee and Michael Cate Rebecca & Stephen Miller Paula Calise & Bill Reed PattiCynthia & Tom Swiley Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Christmas Shopping at the Exchange 5 Highland Park Village | 5 - 7 PM
9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel
10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room
Enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village. The store will be decked out for Christmas and yes, you can shop! Exchange proceeds help fund the WOSM Gifts Committee.
The festival begins with an Advent -themed Joy service with a performance by the Cherub Choir and includes the appearance of an extra special guest: St Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.
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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.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES ARE LIVE ONLINE! saintmichael.org/construction-impact
Christmas Flower Memorials
Honor a loved one by making a Christmas Flower Memorial donation. Make your donation today!
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Lessons & Carols ADVENT
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Nativity Pageant 9 AM • Church
Holiday Market
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Saturday, December 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Klyde Warren Park | 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
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Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Adults
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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES 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.
AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL
Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster 10 a.m. – Noon | Thursdays, Now – December 7 | Parlor Carol Osborne writes, “Admittedly, establishing and maintaining both a hopeful and realistic vision of the aging process... challenges the best of us.” Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan at deeganchicke@aol.com.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
December 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Coke Room Register by December 3 | $12 The Doctor of Homeless Signs, SMU’s Willie Baronett, will show his cross-country documentary of buying and collecting cardboard signs from the homeless across America. Reservations required, includes lunch. For questions and to register, please contact Bonita Frederick at 214.728.6440.
ADVENT RETREAT
December 9 | 9 a.m. – Noon Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel Led by the Rev. Barkley Thompson This retreat will be facilitated by popular author and blogger the Rev. Barkley Thompson, rector of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The retreat will focus on Barkley’s new book, “How Can We Know the Way?: Reflections on Belief, Salvation, and Eternal Life.” In the book, Barkley tackles issues that many Christians have traditionally been afraid to question. Participants will receive a copy of the book prior to the retreat. Copies will be handed out at the retreat. Scan the QR code to sign up.
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.
NATIVITY PAGEANT SIGN-UPS Ages 3 – 2nd grade
Calling all children ages 3 – 2nd grade! Sign up to participate in this year’s Nativity Pageant. Everyone who signs up will receive a part based on your age or grade. Scan the code to sign up! Please contact this year’s Nativity Pageant Director, Shelby Hendryx shendryx@saintmichael.org for any questions.
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.
JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER I Believe in Angels Sunday Tables Now – December 3
I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and All Angels and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Volunteers are needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families. For more info, please contact Zoe Hart at zhart@me.com or Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com.
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 from November 7 – December 17. 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. 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 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 of 2024 at Villa Amistad in Bolivia. For more information, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.
TELA HONDURAS MISSION TRIP February 17 – 24, 2024
Saint Michael will send a team to Tela, Honduras February 17-24 of 2024, as we continue our longtime work in this community. The team provides fluoride treatments for children and vision screenings and reading glasses for seniors. The team also leads Christian Education in the barrios of Tela and at Espiritu Santos Episcopal School. The team may also do painting and/or construction projects. For more info, please contact George Baldwin gbinvest@swbell.net.
NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES NDSM ADVENT CALENDAR FOOD DRIVE Grocery bags with the Advent calendar will be available at church entrances on November 26th. Please participate in the 24-day Advent journey and return food to the South entrance the first week of January. Parishioners will have the opportunity to learn about food insecurity, pray for the people impacted by hunger, and serve North Dallas Shared Ministries while counting down the days until Christmas.
STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE December 3 – 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’s and Family Ministries, and Saint Michael Episcopal School. Collection boxes will be placed in church and school entrances, an in the Sunday School Hallway. C. en to:
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