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people were enraged and tried to kill Jesus by throwing him off a cliff. Anger is a natural human reaction to a world we don’t like or appears to be unfair. I’m painfully aware of how argumentative, hurtful, and sharp our social rhetoric has and is becoming. I’m afraid that passionate issues have become more important than the people they effect, and when issues take on an inhumane perspective, we feel righteous in our opinions, even to the point of aggression. In a recent newspaper column, I recalled a popular phrase that felt like a yearning of my own heart: “Can’t we all get along?” As I prepared to write the article, I did an internet search for “can’t we all get along” to discover the history behind the simple phrase. To my surprise, the moment this phrase was popularized in our culture came in 1992 when Rodney King, having physically recovered from his beating, begged people to stop the riots in Los Angeles. As we likely all remember, Mr. King was beaten brutally by police officers in 1991, and then in April of 1992, the officers were acquitted of wrongdoing. The acquittal ignited intense riots that continued for six days, killing at least 63 people and causing catastrophic damage in LA. On day three of those riots, Mr. King appealed to the public to stop rioting, saying, “People, I just want to say, can’t we all get along? Can’t we all get along?” Nearly thirty years after those riots, there have been very few moments when our country appeared as divided as it did during the LA riots, but it seems so today. I’ve heard these divisions explained as necessary for a healthy democracy. Yet the hurtful, even hateful way people treat one another has begun to exceed even the most cynical view of social discourse. I wonder how healthy our democracy can be after we treat one another so badly, and I wonder how healthy we can be as Christian disciples when we participate. Thankfully, we have come through collective moments like this in the past, and I am hopeful that we can come through this one, too. Although there are great reasons for hope, I’m aware that hope takes action. Hope is active and intentional, calling us all to rise above that which divides us in order to seek the greater good. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, my concept of “the greater good” comes directly from the model of his life shown in
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scripture and the call put to each of us through the Holy Spirit. If we strive to be disciples of Jesus, then our discipleship should be anchored in Jesus’s identity and mission. In the passage from Luke referenced above, we see a clear path set out before Jesus by God. As we consider this defining statement, I want us to go beyond the literal. Most of us aren’t poor, we aren’t in prison, we aren’t blind, and we wouldn’t consider ourselves oppressed. Yet Isaiah’s words and Christ’s purpose go far beyond the literal into the spiritual. How many of us have money that keeps us comfortable and secure, but when we consider our emotional and spiritual lives, we are far poorer than we want to be? How many of us are or know someone who is imprisoned by addiction, damaging habits, or hate? How many people do we pass every day who seem unable to see the beauty that surrounds them on every side? And how many, especially this year, are crying out from a place of despair to be released from the bounds of social oppression? My fellow disciples, in Christ, we see a complete, unequivocal honoring of all people. Without question, the model of love we find exemplified in Jesus compels us to a love for others that overcomes any and all worldly limits. And why? Because we are loved first. God loves us first, with us doing anything to earn or deserve that love. And when we fall short of God’s hopes for us, likely hurting one another in the process, God loves us anyway. Our love of God and faith in God is a reciprocation of God’s love and faith in us first. In that profound truth, we are called to do better and be better than we can ever manage on our own. We are called to live lives of hope, to reach out to people with love, and to shine light in the darkest places. We are called to root ourselves in a Christian identity that appeals to our shared humanity. We are called to forgive even when forgiveness is hard, to love even when loving is hard, and to hope even when hopefulness is hard. We are called to do better. Make no mistake, there is plenty of work to do, but we can do that work when we choose one another over any and all issues that try to divide us. These next few weeks will be hard, and there are powers in the world that will seek to divide us. Remember that we are always stronger when we walk together, and with love on our side, healing can be part of our future. For that, and for all of us, I hold great hope.
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RECTOR’S STREAMING BIBLE STUDY Led by Rector Chris Girata Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Live-Streamed and On-Demand at saintmichael.org/RBS The Rector’s Bible study (RBS) continues this fall with a study of the Books of Daniel and The Revelation. Stay tuned for more details and don’t forget you can still watch and listen to the recordings, link below.
Questions? Email Meredith Rose, mrose@saintmichael.org
OCT 14: OCT 21: OCT 28: NOV 4: NOV 11: NOV 18: NOV 25: DEC 2: DEC 9: DEC 23: DEC 30:
Daniel 8 Daniel 9 Daniel 10 Daniel 11-12 Intro & Revelation 1 Revelation 2 Thanksgiving - No Class Revelation 3 Revelation 4 Christmas - No Class New Years - No Class
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The Archangel Newsletter (USPS 015-033) is published liturgically seasonally by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to the Archangel, Saint Michael And All Angels Church, P.O. Box 12385, Dallas TX 75225-0385
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STEWARDSHIP 2021: BUILDING THE KINGDOM
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[PHOTOS] AROUND THE PARISH
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22 Make plans to join us Saturday, December 5 for the Advent Retreat: "Peace to God's People", featuring noted author Rev. Claire Brown
16 SAINT MICHAEL FOUNDATION GIFTS $50K TO FOUR EDUCATIONAL RECIPIENTS
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YOUTH CONFIRMATION: IT'S A WHOLE NEW THING!
26 [PHOTOS] OPEN AGAIN! WELL, SORT OF... 29 THE REV. BOB SCOTT 30 GRANT theTHEM ETERNAL REST 30 BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 31 [PHOTOS & STORIES] #SMAACARES 32 ABOUT IN-PERSON WORSHIP 33 SMAA KIDS PAGE 34 SAINT MICHAEL'S FARMERS MARKET: RECIPES!
CLERGY CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector The Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Associate for Formation The Rev. Greg Pickens, Associate for Pastoral Care The Rev. Bob Johnston, Associate for Contemporary Worship The Rev. Mary Lessmann, Associate for Spiritual Growth ASSISTING CLERGY The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Amy Heller, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Tim Kennedy, Sunday Assistant The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, Pastoral Care Assistant The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla, Assistant Priest for Worship & Liturgy
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SAINT MICHAEL STAFF Monica Awbrey Rob Baber Ross Badgett Chanta Bahn Julia Dietz Beckel Katherine Bowen Dianne Boyd The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Justin Brooks Robert Butler Nozar Daryapayma Jill Delabano Philip Fillion Hannah Fisher Netra Fitzgerald Bonita Frederick The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Steven Haal The Rev. Canon Michael Harmuth Dr. Margaret (Meg) Harper Travis Harvey Rev. Amy Heller Carol Hicks Diane Hollie Angelia Hunter Madelyn Ivy Adam Jones The Rev. Robert (Bob) Johnston III Cheryl Kaschak Elizabeth Keogh Tiffany LaMotte The Rev. Mary Lessmann The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles Chris Love Caroline Marak Santos Martinez Christi Morrow Chase Monson Tricia Morris The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Collen O'Hara Darla Osterhaut The Rev. Greg Pickens Edgar Porras Marco Reyes Monica Rosser Meredith Rose Jonathan Ryan Elsa SanJuan Dollie Smith The Rev. Canon René Somodevilla Celise Stephenson Tish Visinsky Regan Wallace
Assistant Choirmaster Director of Finance Mgr of Electronic Communication Associate for Mission & Outreach Music Administrator Asst. to Pastoral Care Asst. to Worship & Liturgy Vice Rector Director of Contemporary Music Assistant Director of Facilities Director of Facilities Asst. to CFM & Youth Ministries Assistant Dir. of Music & Organist Asst. to Adult Formation & Parish Events SMES Head of School Weekend Receptionist Rector Director of Communications Assistant Priest for Worship Associate Director of Music & Organist Graphic Design & Production Priest Associate for Worship Extended Care Director Receptionist Accountant Asst. Dir. of Children & Family Ministry AVL & Technology Manager Associate for Contemporary Worship Accountant SMES Admissions & Comm. Relations Coord. Director of Youth Ministry Associate for Spiritual Growth Associate for Formation Bookshop Manager Stewardship Manager Sexton Mission & Outreach Coordinator Asst. Director of Youth Ministry Director of SMES Assistant Priest for Pastoral Care Executive Director of Operations Accountant Associate for Pastoral Care Sexton Sexton Assistant for Donor Development Executive Asst. to the Rector Director of Music & Organist Sexton Sexton Assistant Priest for Worship & Liturgy Database Manager, Parish Records Director of Parish Life Director of Children & Family Ministry (CFM)
2020 VESTRY Jay Lipscomb John Ellerman Blair Oden Kathy Kelley Scott Wilson Ginger Brown
Senior Warden Junior Warden Warden-at-Large Treasurer Chancellor Clerk
George Baldwin, Jane Greene, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Hallie Lawrence, Stacey Malcolmson, Steve McKenney, Richard D'Antoni, Louise Griffeth, John McFarland, Jr., Darrel Rice, Erica Sartain
2020 DIOCESAN DELEGATES Exp 2020 Exp 2021 Exp 2022 Exp 2020 Exp 2021 Exp 2022
John McFarland, Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan Terry Demler, J.C. Snead, Scott Wilson Michael Blachly, Mary Henderson, Kelly Nichols Reddell alternates: Ed Blessing, Katherine Blachly, Ross Vick Heather Lorch, Jack Rubarth, Blair Oden Michael Reddell, David Henderson, Eric Gilmour
FROM the EDITOR Following up on my last From the Editor about the genesis of our parish amidst global tensions and war—and all that entailed—I wanted this one to focus on resolve. While resolve surely plays its part in the initial actions of stories such as these, it is when the story goes on...and on, that resolve is that thing that keeps the heroes forging forward amidst adversity. Resolve.
Helen Keller. Most of us are familiar with the story of Helen Keller: A girl who, at 19 months old, encountered a severe illness that left her without sight and hearing, later going on to become the first deaf-blind person to receive a Bachelor's Degree—triumph of the human spirit indeed! Resolve. But are you aware of her parents' story? Of the many repeated obstacles overcome to even find Anne Sullivan, to whom so much of Helen's success was due? The full story is epic in length, but the cliff-note version would go something like this: As Pychology Today, tells it, Helen's mother, Kate (Robert E. Lee's cousin), read an inspiring story about the successful education of another deaf-blind girl, Laura Bridgman, regaled in Charles Dickens' American Notes. So in 1886 she and Helen's father, Arthur, an editor, traveled from their home in Alabama, north to Baltimore to find Dr. J. Julian Chisolm, an otolaryngologist, for advice. He, in turn, referred them to Alexander Graham Bell (yep—that one), who was working with deaf children at the time. He, in turn, advised them to contact the Perkins Institute for the Blind where Bridgman herself had been educated. So they traveled to Boston and found Michael Anaganos, the school's director, who then asked a former student, Annie Sullivan (herself visually impaired and only 20 years old), to become Helen's teacher. Resolve. Beyond being an interesting story...why should I care? Because we're in such a story right now. They were repeatedly met with adversity and challenges, yet they overcame, anchored by love. Resolve. Life's curveballs can be a real obstacle for us when they hit—and as 2020 has turned that hit into a pummeling, we could easily struggle with being debilitated, depressed, and exhausted. Examples of God's love and watchcare over us are abudant in scripture. One of my favorites begins in Luke 12:22, as Jesus reminds his disciples that to the extent the Father cares for nature, He care much more for [us]! That love and care should be foundational for our personal resolve—an understanding that we are not alone. That we are loved, and that we will perservere through this pandemic. As a community of children and disciples of Christ, Saint Michael is such an agent of God's way of love, working hard to share and grow this community of disciples, not only in our faith but in our encouragement during these times. Check out Finding Peace in the Mess (p14). Ponder the Rule of 6, that offers simple goals helping to connect and energize us on this crazy 2020 journey. As evidenced by the return of so many events (Parish Calendar p18), we are experiencing the truth that, while "this" may not be over—life goes on—even if it looks different. Let our resolve bind us to one another, to our parish, to the world. It may take considerable time, but we will get through to the other side. Resolved, together.
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stability and meaning in a world that seems out of control. We have found that giving is a spiritual discipline that recognizes all we have comes from God and shows our gratitude to Him for our blessings. How can we help but give generously when He has given so generously to us? If you have not yet engaged in a thoughtful review of what God has done and is doing in your lives, especially through Saint Michael, we invite you to join us on this journey into discipleship and experience all that God has to offer us!
To make your pledge and support the mission and ministry of Saint Michael, please visit:
saintmichael.org/stewardship2021
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FAMILY DAY AT THE MARKET SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 WEAR YOUR COSTUME! "TENT OR TREAT"! BALLOON ARTISTS! CARICATURE ARTISTS! SAFE, FAMILY FUN! NORTH LOT 8011 DOUGLAS AVE. DALLAS
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PANDEMIC RESPONSIBILITY: The safety of our vendors, volunteers and customers is our highest priority. We will be following the safety guidelines mandated by the CDC, State of Texas, Dallas County, City of Dallas, and Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.
+SOCIAL DISTANCING APPLIES
+NO EATING/SAMPLING ON SITE
+WEAR FACEMASK
+COMMON SEATING REMOVED
+HAND SANITIZER AT BOOTHS
+FEELING ILL? PLEASE STAY HOME
+ONLY TOUCH PURCHASES
+AT RISK? PLEASE STAY HOME
+ALL VENDORS WILL BE REGULARLY CLEANING BOOTHS
Online ordering is available from our vendors, directly from our SMFM website. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the latest updates! Volunteering, Information, Questions: Contact SMFM Director Tricia Stewart farmersmarket@saintmichael.org, or 214-675-0586.
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PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS!
MEMBERS
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George Baldwin
ASSISTANT CHANCELLORS Dianna Bowen Margaret Spellings Thomas Allen
Richard D'Antoni Jane Greene Louise Griffeth
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Hallie Lawrence
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Kyle Moore
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Ellerman Junior Warden
Oden Warden-at-Large
Stacey Malcolmson John McFarland, Jr. Steve McKenney Anna Paccone Darrel Rice Erica Sartain
KATHY Kelley Treasurer
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Stuart Brown Janice Bywaters Barry Hancock Jeff Kilpatrick Stacey Malcolmson Andy McRoberts Grady Schleier Jim Smith Chris Wiley
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Wilson Chancellor
Brown Clerk
2020 SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
F O U N D AT I O N OFFICERS
STEWART Thomas President
TERM EXPIRES
Stewart Thomas, President
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Katherine Blachly
Larry Galvin, Treasurer
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Tony Briggle 2026
Peggy Carr, Secretary
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Nita Clark 2026
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Joe Colonnetta
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Eric Conner 2026
Peggy Carr 2022
Dare Gillette 2022
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David Martin 2022
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata, Rector
Tamara O'Connor
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Kathy Kelley, Saint Michael Treasurer
Stewart Thomas
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Anna Paccone, Vestry Representative
Harriet Cousins
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Larry Galvin 2024 Allen Lassiter 2024
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2021 VESTRY SLATE The Nominating Committee is proposing the following parishioners to serve a three-year term on the vestry beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. The vote on these candidates will be at the Parish Meeting, 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 25th. (Online via saintmichael.org/parishmeeting)
HOLLY PEÑA (MEMBER SINCE '95) + Stewardship Committee + WOSM Treasurer + WOSM Gifts Committee + Sunday School leader + Confirmation leader + Vacation Bible School
CAROL ROEHRIG (JOINED '16) + Formation Committee + Prayer Minister + WOSM Sponsor + Group leader of “Alpha-like” course + Spiritual Writing Group + Women, Work, Word participant + Enneagram class + Camino pilgrimage + EFM participant
JACK RUBARTH (MEMBER SINCE '01) + Sunday School Teacher + Fellowship Class Steering + Jubilee volunteer + Led Men of Saint Michael + Men’s Bible Study (Since 2008) + Led SMAA Technology Committee + Tela Honduras mission trips (2013, 2015-2018, 2020) + Mission & Outreach Committee + Stewardship Committee (2017-2018) + Meals on Wheels + Confirmation Class Tribe Leader (2020)
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GINGER SAGER (MEMBER SINCE '80) + WOSM President (2011-2012) + WOSM Mardi Gras Party Chair (2014) + WOSM Gifts Committee + Stewardship Committee + Welcome Committee + Good Shephard + Meals on Wheels (Current) + Child Development Committee + Hospital Visitation
ARNOLD SPENCER (MEMBER SINCE '66) + Lifelong SMAA Member (Baptized & Confirmed) + Vestry (2016-2018) (Warden-at-Large 2017) + Mission & Outreach Committee (Co-Chair 2019) + Audit Committee + Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study + Chorister
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2021 DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATEE NOMINEES
The Nominating Committee is proposing the following parishioners to serve a three-year term as a Delegate to the Diocesan Convention for the years 2021, 2022 & 2023. The vote on these candidates will be at the Parish Meeting, 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 25th. (Online via saintmichael.org/parishmeeting)
REGULAR DELEGATES JANE GREENE (MEMBER SINCE '85) + Vestry (2018-Current) + SMES-Board Rep / Finance Committee + Saint Michael Women’s Exchange Board + Confirmation Sunday School Teacher + Stewardship Campaign + Lay Chair of Youth Ministries + WOSM-Past Auction Committee, Luncheon Arrangements Committee
STEVE MCKENNEY (MEMBER SINCE '80) + Vestry (2019-Current) + Farmers’ Market + Acolyte/Chalice Bearer + Diocesan Executive Committee and Finance Committee + Welcome Ministry & New Member Training + Stephen Minister
BILL MCGANNON (MEMBER SINCE '77) + Children’s S.S. teacher (1979-1980) + Acolyte (1996-Current) + Chalice Bearer (1998-Current) + Men’s Bible Study (1999-Current) + Stephen Ministry Leader (2012-2016) + Cursillo Chair (2003-2005) + Grant Committee (2009-2010) + Episcopal Renewal Center Board (2004-2011) + Diocesan Executive Committee (2008-2011)(2015-2018) + Diocesan Standing Committee (2012-2014) + All Saints Camp Co-Chair (2006-2009) + Diocesan Capital Campaign (2004-2005) + Bishop Search Committee
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ALTERNATE DELEGATES FIRST ALTERNATE:
KELLER WEBSTER (MEMBER SINCE '00)
+ Prayer Ministry + Men of Saint Michael + Leadership Role in All Saints Camp + Lead the moving of an East Texas church to be a new chapel at the Camp
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JUDY MERCER (MEMBER SINCE '15)
+ Austin Street Shelter Volunteer + Jubilee Park Volunteer + Project Moses + Rectors’ Bible Study + Good Shepherd Ministry
THIRD ALTERNATE:
SUZANNE LIPSCOMB (MEMBER SINCE '92)
+ Finance Committee + Stewardship Committee + Saint Michael Presents Committee (Current Chair) + Saint Michael Women’s Exchange – Board Member and Treasurer + WOSM – Treasurer, Gifts Committee + Child Development Committee + Director of Music Search Committee + Choir Member + St. Dunstan’s Guild Treasurer
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BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY AND RECTOR CHRIS GIRATA
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"LOVE IS THE WAY" EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL BOOKSIGNING & INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP CURRY & RECTOR GIRATA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 5 PM CDT ONLINE PURCHASE BOOK NOW & WATCH INTERVIEW OCT 18 (LINK BELOW) The world watched in awe as he preached "the sermon of the century" for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Now Saint Michael and All Angels has partnered with Interabang Books so everyone can purchase their own copy of his new book LOVE IS THE WAY—complete with a personally-signed autograph plate included—and then join us October 18 at 5:00 PM CDT for a special conversation with Bishop Curry about this inspiring new book! LOVE IS THE WAY will lead readers to discover the gifts they need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity. By learning to love completely and unselfishly, we have the power to change the world and put faith into action.
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"Officer Jay" enjoyed his last Sunday on duty here at Saint Michael—we are so grateful to Jay and his Dallas Police colleagues who work to ensure we are safe; Vice Rector Ken Brannon welcomes those worshiping in person at the 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, Acolyte Layna waiting for the procession; on-set with Ross Taylor and Rector Chris Girata, recording segments for the "Building the Kingdom" Stewardship2021 Campaign.
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One of our younger parishioners, Alexandra, captivated as she engages the Cherub Choir weekly online stream from CFM & Music, with Madelyn Ivy, Monica Awbrey, and Regan Wallace; Congratulations to Evelyn for being named a Frontline Hero by D Magazine—"what a gift you are to our Jubilee community. Thank you for all you do to make us stronger every day!" The Men of Saint Michael (MOSM) busy studying on Zoom; Fr. Michael Harmuth blessing a poochie at the Blessing of the Animals event; our new pandemic reality won't stop us from worshiping, and Fr. Eric Liles also blessing the animals!
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FINDING PEACE IN THE MESS THE REV. DR. CHRISTOPHER D. GIRATA, RECTOR
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couple weeks ago, I checked in with the new Head of the Saint Michael Episcopal School, Netra Fitzgerald (pronounced Nee-trah). As you can imagine, running a school in the middle of this pandemic is hard enough, but she is new to her role. Just this summer, after the quarantine began, Netra arrived from her former role at Greenhill to become the head of SMES. Such a hard moment of transition! Yet, whenever I see her, she exudes optimism and positivity. When I checked in with her, I asked her how she was doing and made it clear I really meant it. I wanted to check in with her more deeply than the passing, shallow, “all’s good” people often share. Netra paused a moment and said, very authentically, that she was actually doing well because for the first time in her professional life, she is working in an environment where she prays every day with her coworkers. Prayer—such a simple idea—but one that has made all the difference for my friend. Prayer is something I take for granted, given I do what I do, but prayer is something powerful that many people don’t get to share with their coworkers. I imagine the vast majority of you reading this do not gather regularly with your colleagues and pray. I might even venture to say that the majority of you don’t even pray regularly on your own. Now before you jump to any conclusions or check out of this column, let me make myself clear: Prayer is important, and not simply as a function of religion, but most importantly as a way to center yourself, to ground yourself in a spiritual sense. Prayer is an opportunity for each of us to acknowledge that there is more to life than what we see with our eyes. We can use moments of prayer to anchor ourselves in a deeper truth than what our world offers. Let’s have a moment of real talk: Life is hard. This pandemic is hard, addressing social change is hard, anticipating the coming election is hard, and on and on. The weight of our world seems to be piling up on our shoulders and pulling down our psyches each day, which makes prayer all the more important.
I admit that prayer is not comfortable for most people, if for no other reason that we don’t think we’re “good” at it. Please let me dispel the notion that you need to be good at praying for good things to happen. Not true at all. Prayer is time spent focusing beyond yourself, calming your spirit, and finding quiet that can get lost in the noise of the world. So today, my Saint Michael friends, I’m encouraging you to find a way to pray each day. Our tradition is rich with prayer models and expressions that can help us all deepen our prayer life. Included below is a “Rule of 6” chart from the Diocese of Oxford in England that can help us all in this extraordinary moment in history. I hope these rules can be a gift to us to help us live well, rooted in prayer. We all need to find some peace in our messy lives right now, so get to searching for the peace you deserve. Yes, prayer will take some practice, but believe me, you’re worth the effort.
"RULE OF 6" Living with COVID-19 will be hard for everyone this winter. The Rule of 6 offers lessons from which we can draw in order to live well during these difficult times. >6 MONTHS IS THE NEW HORIZON Focus on Easter, leaning back into the great themes of the church year.
>6 DAYS TO WORK & A SABBATH TO REST Reclaim the gifts of one day each week for rest and recreation.
>6 PEOPLE TO JOURNEY WITH Rediscover church as small groups of people supporting one another.
>6 WAYS TO BE SALT & LIGHT Identify the people and community organizations you can support.
>6 PERCENT TO YOUR CHURCH If your income is stable, increase your giving to sustain the local church
>6 PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR Pray for people you know to discover the riches of our faith. "...neither death,nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, not things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:37-29 oxford.anglican.org/six
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SAINT MICHAEL PILGRIMAGES
JUNE 12 - 25, 2022 Join Rector Chris Girata and wife Nicole on a pilgrimage to experience the Oberammergau Passion Play, during the summer of 2022! This pilgrimage trip will also look at European Christianity in the 20th century and the church’s response. We will travel to historic Christian capitals in central Europe, including Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin. The trip will be anchored by the oncein-a-decade Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, a true bucket-list experience. Travel and sleep in comfort while exploring how the 21st century church can learn from the mistakes of the past. INFORMATION SESSION Sunday, February 14 10 AM CST on Zoom Register for Zoom invite: saintmichael.org/Ober22 Monday March 22, 2021 Registration opens 9 a.m. Only 40 spaces available! ITINERARY + Overnights in Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Oberammergau, and Berlin. + 4-5 star hotels, deluxe motor coach transportation. Land price: $5,549 OTHER PILGRIMAGE INFO saintmichael.org/trips/ THE ARCHANGEL | LATE FALL 2020
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SAINT MICHAEL FOUNDATION GIFTS $50,000 TO FOUR EDUCATIONAL RECIPIENTS The Saint Michael Foundation (SMF) had a unique opportunity recently to put a limited, but impactful amount of funds to use in time for the new school year. Our goal was to invest in urgently needed access to education in this highly unusual remote, in person, or hybrid start to the school year. While students in Dallas were provided many tools like tablets or Chromebooks, there are additional urgent needs for technology. This ranges from the practical-but-necessary gear like protective cases, noise cancelling earphones, and charging/security stations, to high-capacity technology to meet the level of college ready programming for Eagle Scholars in the Vickery Meadow community. All four recipients: Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation, St. Philip's School, United to Learn and Catch Up & Read are all mobilized and ready to put tools in the hands of students and educators right now, providing urgently needed access and enhanced environment for learning. The Saint Michael Foundation gift to Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation met the goal for the Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund challenge grant, so our Foundation gift of $25,000 was leveraged to a $50,000 investment. This is the full disbursement of gifts to the recipients: CATCH UP AND READ
$5,000
ST. PHILIP'S SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CENTER
$7,500
UNITED TO LEARN
$12,500
VICKERY MEADOW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
$25,000 (Matched for $50K)
The Saint Michael Foundation would like to thank the Women of Saint Michael and The Dallas Foundation who partnered with us to identify the incredible work of the four grant recipients.
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The Vickery Meadow Youth Dev Foundation Eagle Scholars college Readiness Program includes students from 32 different languages and countries. Students learn about the world; thank you for helping United To Learn launch learning for this Dallas ISD student! Saint Michael, because of you, our community’s students and teachers will receive the technology and classroom resources they need to ensure continued learning whether they are in the classroom or working remotely from home! THANK YOU!
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PARISH CALENDAR for full listings, please visit saintmichael.org
NOVEMBER 1 TURN CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS, STANDARD TIME BEGINS
PARISH LIFE
To contact Parish Life: Tish Visinsky, Director, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org
SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. CDT KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE WEAVING GOD’S PROMISES Location: Zoom- Info sent upon registration In this engaging class, children will build upon their understanding of God and God’s promises to us through meaningful lessons and hands-on time with the Bible. Using prayer, art, games, and more, this class is sure to engage your youngster in their faith. For more information, please contact Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 VETERANS DAY VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 p.m. VIRTUAL Worship Service Honoring Veterans Since we are unable to be together to celebrate in-person for one of our favorite nights of the year, tune in and watch one of our favorite past Veterans Day services! Join in as we pay tribute online, re-broadcasting the 2019 service.
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To Contact Children & Family Ministry: Regan Wallace, Director, rwallace@saintmichael.org Madelyn Ivy, Asst. Director, mivy@saintmichael.org SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. CT GODLY PLAY Location: Godly Play weekly email Introducing Godly Play! After lots of consideration, Saint Michael’s Children and Family Ministry has made the move from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Godly Play. This class provides faithful and practical lessons for children to learn, not only about biblical teachings, but the specifics of the Episcopal church and the Christian faith. Tactile materials allow children to directly interact with and ponder each lesson individually. Please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org, or Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org, with any questions.
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SUNDAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. CT THE BIBLE PROJECT 4TH-5TH GRADE Location: 4th/5th Grade Weekly Email Now that we’ve answered some of our questions about God, what about His Word, the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? How does it apply to me? What does it all mean? Join us as we explore the Bible through engaging videos, games, and discussions. For information and questions, please contact Regan Wallace, rwallace@saintmichael.org. Please note that Sunday morning classes in the fall for Children and Youth will not meet on November 22, December 13, 20, and 27. We will resume after the holidays on January 3
YOUTH
To Contact Youth Ministry: Tiffany LaMotte, Director, tlamotte@saintmichael.org Chase Monson, Asst. Director, cmonson@saintmichael.org Check saintmichael.org/youth for additional events that may be added YOUTH CONFIRMATION: See page 27 for information SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 7-9 P.M. join us for a Halloween movie on the field. Drinks & snacks provided! 1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS | 4-5:30 P.M. The Youth Arts & Crafts and Outdoor Activities small groups will meet.
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Saint Michael offers many ways to stay informed and engaged with our parish community—we look forward to seeing you! saintmichael.org/LIVE /CFM /YOUTH /LIVEFORMATION /C19
ADULT FORMATION
To Contact Adult Formation: Fr. Eric Liles, eliles@saintmichael.org Hannah Fisher, Assistant, hfisher@saintmichael.org MY STORY
The past two program years, we have engaged deeply in God’s Story and in Our Story. We read through the full
narrative of the Bible (all ages!) and for our Adult Formation have walked through 2000 years of Church History and Theology. During this final year of the “story trilogy” series we are exploring the third and final leg of the Anglican Stool: Scripture (God's Story), Tradition (Our Story), and now REASON (My Story). Many of you will remember the popular advertisement campaign for the Episcopal Church and the motto, “Don’t check your brains at the door.” We believe in a reasonable faith, questions are welcome, and each of our experiences, collected as Community, inform our understanding of God and the world. During this time of physical distancing we plan to offer a video each week of our schedule. Should we have the opportunity to safely gather all together at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, we will!
VIEW THE MY STORY SCHEDULE ON PAGE 21 During this year of MY STORY I strongly encourage everyone to get involved in at least one small group. Discipleship groups help us to grow in our faith and action as followers of Jesus! I also want to encourage each of you to write your spiritual autobiography. What does your journey of faith look like? Who are the key characters (authors, people, place, etc.), what are your big questions for God? This exercise will bear much fruit and we will have several offerings to help you in this process throughout the year. May “Your Story” and “My Story” be blessed by God! God’s Peace, Eric
CHURCHNEXT: ONLINE FORMATION! SAINT MICHAEL SPECIAL! JOIN NOW—EXCLUSIVELY CURATED CLASSES ChurchNext is a FREE online Christian learning digital experience with various courses taught by expert teachers in scripture, liturgy, prayer, church history, theology and more. Our own Eric Liles curates the exclusive Saint Michael ChurchNext Library, adding courses and removing others as continued
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OUTDOOR WO R S H I P SUNDAY, OCT. 25 | 5 PM* Come in your Sunday casual and be ready to sing! Grab a couple lawn chairs and meet us at the West Field for a service with congregational singing and Holy Communion. *Weather permitting
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INTRODUCING
ENNEAGRAM "INTENSIVES" CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
TO SIGN UP AND LEARN MORE, VISIT: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets
we progress week by week. Courses are available now. More will be added in the weeks to come and others will rotate off. These courses utilize various tools such as informational videos, discussion boards, and quizzes to make us better informed and more mature in our faith. To engage in a course you can simply watch the videos, and you can also use the others resources if they are helpful to you. Join now by emailing Hannah at hfisher@saintmichael.org for the registration link. Don't wait, as classes may not be available as they are contually updated and refreshed! PREMIER SMAA EVENTS!
SUNDAY OCT 11, 18, 25 & NOV 1 EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS Led by Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann 12:30 -1:30 p.m. via Zoom (link provided to registrants) REGISTER: by October 8th at saintmichael.org/EC Contact: Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org
This class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice. This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. This class also serves as "Confirmation Prep" for those who want to be confirmed. The four (4) weekly topics: 1. Our Anglican Heritage 2. Worship and Sacraments 3. Bible and Spiritual Formation 4. Next Steps
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Saint Michael and All Angels started offering The Enneagram Journey, a 12-week DVD based curriculum, during the fall of 2016. Since that time, over 250 parishioners have taken the class. With that many Enneagram graduates among our parishioners, we’ve long wanted to offer some deeper classes to encourage continuing work. The sequestering that has been part of our safety response to the pandemic has provided a silver lining in the form of the opportunity to write these classes! THIS FALL SAINT MICHAEL INTRODUCED ENNEAGRAM INTENSIVES. INTENSIVES are short classes on specific topics that will assist and encourage you in ongoing Enneagram work. Topics currently being developed are: Enneagram and Spiritual Practices, Triads and Spiritual Growth, Enneagram and Parenting, and Enneagram and Relationships. These 3-week classes will be offered with some regularity, so you continued
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EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 4-WEEK SESSION IF YOU ARE: • A NEW CHRISTIAN • NEW TO SAINT MICHAEL • WANTING TO BE CONFIRMED Then the Episcopal Christians class is just for you! SIGN UP TODAY! SUNDAYS, OCT 11, 18, 25 & NOV 1 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom!
Full registration information and details at left
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I. "FAITH IN" SERIES
available at saintmichael.org
MY STORY
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II. SOCIAL JUSTICE Verna J. Dozier William Wilburforce
For questions, please email eliles@saintmichael.org or call 214.363.5471
OCT 11 William Stringfellow with Elizabeth Lang
OCT 18 Grimké Sisters with Chanta Bhan
OCT 25 No Class
Fall Adult Annual Meeting
III. STAGES OF FAITH DEVELOPMENT NOV 1
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS, CST BEGINS
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NOV 15 Part 3
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NOV 22 No Class Happy Thanksgiving
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can choose the days and times that best fit your schedule. Class size will be limited to provide a more individualized experience and to facilitate deeper group discussions. Classes will be led by The Rev. Mary Lessmann. Initially, plans are for virtual classes, with the hope to soon pivot to physical classes if allowed. Registration required. WEDNESDAYS OCTOBER 7, 14 & 21 INTENSIVE: ENNEAGRAM AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICES Led by Mary Lessmann 7 PM CDT Virtual via Zoom RSVP to Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org to register S for the class.
CLAS LL!REGISTER: RSVP to Mary Lessmann at FUTO
mlessmann@saintmichael.org For all details visit saintmichael.org/Enneagram
INTENSIVE PREREQUISITES
Completion of The Enneagram Journey curriculum is a prerequisite for taking an Enneagram Intensive class. If you have not yet taken our Enneagram Journey class—or all of this sounds intriguing—or is creating FOMO—then stay tuned for the next Enneagram Journey class. CLASS NOW IN SESSION! SEE BELOW FOR 2021 REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITY
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY 6:30 p.m. 12-week course For questions, contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org SPRING 2021: The Ennegram Journey is offered Wednes-
day afternoons at 1 p.m. beginning February 10 and continuing for 12 weekly sessions through May 5 (with a break for Spring Break). Registration will be required. If you have questions or you’d like to register, please email Mary at the address listed above. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 ADVENT RETREAT: "PEACE BE TO GOD'S PEOPLE" with the Rev. Claire Brown 9 - 11 AM CT via Zoom $20 Admission includes entry to the event and a copy of Keep
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Watch With Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers. In the liturgical season of Advent we prepare for the birth of Jesus and celebrate the peace that God has brought to the world through the birth of God’s Son. But this holy peace is not only a gift; it is an invitation to join in God’s work. Join the Rev. Claire Brown, co-author of Keep Watch With Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers for a morning of prayer and reflection on our call to be peacemakers. MY STORY: STAGES OF FAITH with The Rev. Mary Lessmann Schedule found on page 21 We often describe our discipleship in terms of journey. Throughout our lives we are moving from one place to the next. And the hope is that we are moving into deeper waters; that our journey is characterized by growth and maturity. For many of us, we can ‘look back’ on our journey from where we stand now and see the change. Sometimes we are quite clear about when and how we were changing and sometimes change was so gradual that it is only apparent as we stop and take stock. You may recall questioning the tenets of your faith as a teenager or young adult. You might have awakened one day around the age of forty and thought, “What am I centering my life on? What is all of this for?” These experiences are not unique to you. All of us go through stages of faith development that are so predictable and observable that they have been named. And we continue to journey in our faith even as we enter our final years. During November in Saint Michael’s My Story class we will be covering the Stages of Faith as developed by James Fowler. Please make plans to join the Rev. Mary Lessmann November 1, 8, and 15 for a discussion of the stages of faith and how these stages determine the way we live out our discipleship. Handouts for each class will be available on the My Story page (saintmichael.org/mystory) in advance of the class.
PASTORAL CARE
To Contact Pastoral Care: Fr. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org Katherine Bowen, PC Assistant, kbowen@saintmichael.org MEETS EVERY MONDAY CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Led by Gayl Braymer 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parlor
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Care Givers Support Group provides support to those who have the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Our mission is to make resources available for all members who are in the role of care giving. Enrollment and Questions: Gayl Braymer, gaylbraymer@ gmail.com THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH PRAYING OUR GOODBYES Led by The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer 10 – 11:30 a.m. Parlor Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind--such as a death, a job loss, a business, a home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the book, “Praying Our Goodbyes” by Joyce Rupp, The Rev. Dr. Nusser-Telfer, helps those in attendance examine their grief and recognize it. All are losses that we grieve and we must grieve in order to recognize that loss. The Rev. Dr. Nusser-Telfer tells us “that for humans to shorten or circumvent the grieving process is to invite illness and even severe depression.” RSVP and Questions: The Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer, hnussertelfer@aol.com MEETS EVERY MONDAY WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Led by Sue Patton and Charlie Stobaugh 1:45 – 3 p.m. Parlor The Women’s Cancer Support Group is a long-term support system for information, referrals, feedback, and a feeling of safety, shared by other women who have experienced cancer and from those who are in the fight right now. A licensed professional counselor meets with the group weekly. Questions: Sue Patton, pattons@sbcglobal.net or Charlie Stobaugh, charlie@stobaugh.net
MISSION & OUTREACH
To Contact Mission & Outreach: Chanta Bhan, Associate for M&O cbhan@saintmichael.org Christi Morrow, Coordinator, cmorrow@saintmichael.org SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 MISSION & OUTREACH SUNDAY 9, 11 AM, and 8 PM CT Sunday, November 15 each of our services (Traditional, Contemporary, and Compline) will weave together themes
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of evangelism, discipleship, mission, outreach, and service to celebrate the opportunities that exist here at Saint Michael. We invite every member of the parish to get involved with some act of service over this next month, reflecting on how Christ is at work within us and how we experience more of God’s love in the world through the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our lives. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES •
PROJECT MOSES Donate clothing and snacks for survivors of human trafficking. Donations due October 31
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I BELIEVE IN ANGELS Purchase a gift for a child at Jubilee
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AUSTIN STREET SHELTER Cook a meal once a month for unhoused adults. The Tuesday prior to the first Wednesday of the month
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ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL Donate a coat for a child or adult. Donations due December 1
As a parish, we are taking the time to recognize the way that Mission & Outreach complements Stewardship. Without the generosity of our faithful parishioners here at Saint Michael, the variety of service offerings would not be possible. The number of local, national, and international ministries that we have supported through our Christmas and Easter plates are too numerous to list here. For this year’s Christmas plate, our Mission and Outreach Committee chaired by Zoe Hart and Bob Campbell, has selected to support the following ministries with the theme of “Human Suffering, COVID Recovery”: LOCAL: North Dallas Food Bank NATIONAL: Saint Christopher Mission (Navajoland) INTERNATIONAL: Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem for the benefit of Beirut, Lebanon We are so grateful for the ways that we can all find hope this year as we give to these ministries who, in turn, will multiply our giving through their service in our community, our country, and our world. continued
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Do you have any questions? Would you like to be involved? Please contact: Chanta Bhan, Associate for Mission and Outreach, cbhan@saintmichael.org
WORSHIP & LITURGY
To Contact Worship & Liturgy Fr. Rene Somodevilla, rsomodevilla@saintmichael.org Fr. Bob Johnston, bjohnston@saintmichael.org Jonathan Ryan, jryan@saintmichael.org Justin Brooks, jbrooks@saintmichael.org SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 OUTDOOR WORSHIP 5 PM West Lot Ball Field Congregational Singing! Holy Communion! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for worship on the west lawn (ball field). This is open to everyone—see you at 5pm! Weather permitting. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1 CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SOULS' 5:30 PM CT Church Music by Jamie Hitel, Orlando Gibbons, and Geraint Lewis, with organ music by Maurice Duruflé. We are now offering limited in-person worship opportunities for this live-streamed service. These events are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis. saintmichael.org/worshiptickets SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 SAINT MICHAEL PRESENTS CONCERT 7-8:30 PM CT Church
saintmichael.org/worshiptickets SUNDAYS NOW - DECEMBER 16 CHORAL COMPLINE 8 PM CT Church In Person, Streamed Live & On Demand Coming from the Latin completorium, from which we have our word “complete,” this meditative service is designed as the concluding prayer of our day. Lasting about 25 minutes and offered in our candlelit church, this liturgy centers around Psalms, Scripture, and prayers taken from Scripture (including the Nunc Dimittis – the Song of Simeon). The service is entirely unaccompanied music by the Compline Choir consisting of Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony - no sermon or Holy Eucharist. The particular liturgical aesthetic of our Compline is aimed at concluding our weekend with reflection, calm, and peace. Choral Compline is an ideal offering for those who may not regularly attend church. Get your tickets here: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets
Make Music With Us! Saint Michael Choristers is kicking off again this fall with offerings for children ages 4-18, ranging from our youngest singers in Cherub Choir to now going through high school, including a new choir for boys with changed voices. We will offer a combination of virtual offerings and small group in-person
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Festive Holiday Organ Concert featuring our own award-winning Saint Michael organists. This concert, featuring dazzling virtuosity, holiday favorites, and selections for 4 hands and 4 feet is sure to be a crowd pleaser. You will be able to join in virtually from the comfort of your own home, so tell your friends, neighbors and family to join us! Free and open via live streaming to the public.
excellent way for your child to find their
We are now offering limited in-person worship opportunities for this live-streamed service. These events are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meg (mharper@saintmichael.org or Monica
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“home” within Saint Michael, while being part of a dynamic discipleship program, learning
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This year Saint Michael and All Angles Youth Ministry is excited to kick-off a brand-new confirmation program. It's A Whole New Thing! Christian Formation is primarily lived out in the home. As Youth professionals we know that as children age, they need additional help and support from other adults. This is a journey that is best lived out together, in conversation, with mutual support and encouragement. When Saint Michael made the decision to move Youth Confirmation from 6th to 8th grade, we took the opportunity to redesign many aspects of the program while maintaining other historically successful elements. Each change has been intentionally thought through and vetted by youth ministry professionals, clergy and most importantly parents and it is data driven! We want and expect this Confirmation program to have a huge impact on our student's life and faith. We want this experience to be incredibly meaningful for the whole family. This is not a box to check. We are not interested in 9 months of classes that lead up to a worship service that results in graduating from church. That is not what Confirmation is about. We want Youth Confirmation to be a way for our students to develop a strong faith for themselves while also building a strong community with their peers, our Youth Ministry staff, and Saint Michael church. In this new Covid-19 life, our class will be a little different than we had hoped this year but it will still be wonderful! Our class will meet on Sunday mornings online at 10 a.m. via Zoom, with their different Tribes (small groups) going into breakout rooms each week. We will have service projects throughout the year as well as trying to have a few in person events. The Youth Ministry staff THE ARCHANGEL | LATE FALL 2020
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OPEN AGAIN!
WELL, SORT OF...
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
28 weeks. That's how long it had been since clergy, acolytes, musicians, altar guild, and more, looked out over the pews during a church service and had seen people sitting there in attendance.
TOP Rector Chris Girata enthusiastically preaching to a physical audience. BOTTOM The Rev. Bob Johnston, Rector Chris Girata and Vice Rector Ken Brannon before the
9 a.m. service. Saint Michael now offers 9 a.m. Traditional, 11 a.m. Contemporary, and 8 p.m. Choral Compline services each week: in-person, streamed-live, and on-demand.
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During that time our world changed. Significantly. This can be no more illustrated than by the photo above, of maskadorned, socially-distanced attendees.
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We need you! Your giving keeps our mission & ministries alive in the community & in your home.
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THE PROCESS IS SUPER SECURE, QUICK & EASY!
The good news is that this only belies the new look of our global status quo. What is unseen is the undeniable hunger for parish community and spiritual growth, matched only by the efforts of so many to adapt to our new world, quickly working to spin up virtual services, Bible studies, groups, hangouts, and more. Saint Michael is alive and well! While the Church left the building for 28 weeks, we've proven that the Church can never be contained by a building. It is the spirit of God indwelling each one of us, pulling together for community, for outreach, for care, for one another. And that, is something no pandemic can take away.
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Saint Michael choir members, masked, and awaiting the processional of the 9 a.m. service; ushers standing ready to show people to their ticketed seats to insure social distancing; Director of Music Jonathan Ryan playing the organ during the traditional service; Acolyte Michael Blachly sports the new gold SMAA masks; and Vice Rector Ken Brannon leading in a moment of prayer before the processional.
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THE REV. BOB SCOTT
With gratitude, we celebrate your ministry with us and send you with love and blessings for your next chapter! Dear Parish, I’m writing to you with the news that the Rev. Bob Scott will be leaving his position as Associate for Worship and Liturgy at the end of October. In August, Bob and his family experienced the tragic and sudden death of his son-in-law. After a lot of thought and prayer, Bob and Jann have decided to return to Tulsa where they can live near and support their daughter and two grandchildren. I am so grateful for the time we’ve had with Bob and Jann. Having been longtime members and volunteers at Saint Michael before leaving for Oklahoma more than two decades ago, Bob's return as a priest to serve with this community has been a gift. Bob’s time with us has been special and will be remembered fondly. Although we can’t have the farewell party we wish we could, you are invited to celebrate Bob’s ministry during the 9 a.m. service on October 11th. As Bob and Jann make plans to return to Tulsa, please join me in giving thanks for their ministry among us and lift them in prayer for their next chapter. Our love and support go with them, as does our faith in the healing power of God. With hope,
The Rev. Christopher D. Girata Rector Dear Parish, As many of you know, our family has gone through a very traumatic last 30 days. On August 7, our son in law died unexpectedly from a massive stroke. Since then, my wife has spent most of this time in Tulsa supporting our daughter and her two children, who are 14 and 11. Having spent the last 13 years in Tulsa before moving back to Dallas last August, Jann and I are very close to our daughter and grandkids, having spent a great deal of time together during that time. Although our time at Saint Michael has been rich and rewarding, both getting reunited with our many friends from years past, and working at the church as a member of the excellent staff and clergy team, we have had to make a difficult decision.
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After much deliberation and prayer, Jann and I have come to the decision that we are needed in Tulsa full time to support our family and assist their recovery from this tragedy. I am grateful for Chris and Ken, and their understanding and support of our difficult decision. I ask for your prayers and support as we begin this transition. Currently, my last day at Saint Michael will be Friday, October 23. In the meantime, I will work diligently to make sure the Worship and Liturgy department will be in good order and ready for new leadership. I also would like to thank my Assistant and friend for over 30 years, Dianne Boyd. She is a talented member of the team and I am so grateful for her diligence and expertise. You will all be in my prayers that Saint Michael will continue to thrive and become all that God intended it to be. Best regards,
The Rev. Bob Scott Associate for Worship and Liturgy
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GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST May the souls of these faithful departed rest in peace. Clifton David "Clif" Croan June 18, Cynthia Sample (sister)
Dr. Joe Thomas Powell September 17, Cathy Powell (wife) Dr. Mary Ella Collins September 23, Lindsey Tootle (daughter) and Katy (granddaughter)
Ann Elizabeth Bucy Geddes July 30, Mike Geddes (husband), Katie and Tom (children)
Lowell Everett Salyards September 30, Paul Salyards (son), Oleta (daughter-in-law), Win and Maverick (grandsons)
Karen Ann Anderson McCorkle August 1, Larry McCorkle (husband), Kesh Curtis (daughter), Taylor (son-in-law), Jack, Anderson, and Beckett (grandsons)
Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" King October 5, Ginger Sager (sister)
Dr. John Stafford Webb, Sr. August 5, Dr. Linda Webb (wife) The Rt. Rev. Sam B. Hulsey August 6, Isabel Hulsey (wife) Joe Houston Caperton August 7, The Rev. Robert A. “Bob” & Jann Scott (parents-in-law) Diane H. Miller Grant August 7 Jeanine Lucienne Van de Vyver August 10, Beth Hise (sister) and Dr. Joe Hise (brother-in-law) Sue Howell Roberts Sloan August 12, Charlie Sloan (husband), Peter Baldwin (grandson), Mary Baldwin (daughter) and George (son-in-law) and Amy (granddaughter-in-law) Louise Joyner “Lou” Anderson August 14, Ellen Logan (daughter), Anne Elise and Adrienne (granddaughters), and Collin (great-grandson) James David “J.D.” Ellis August 22, Judy Cole (aunt) Betty Blake White Rickenbacher August 24, Ted Rickenbacher (husband) Paula Meredith Mosle August 28 John W. Fainter, Jr. August 29, John Fainter (son), Allison (daughter-in-law), Riley, Ryan, and Wells (grandchildren) The Rev. Melinda Gibson Bardin Archer August 30
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebrating the arrivals of our newest family Robert Van Zandt Ryan Friday, August 14, 2020 Capera Ryan; Grandmother: Deborah Ryan Charles Thomson Knapp Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Spencer and Elizabeth Knapp
ALL SOULS' EVENSONG Sunday, November 1 5:30 p.m. in the Church
We are now offering limited in-person worship opportunities for this live-streamed service. These events are ticketed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Music by Jamie Hitel, Orlando Gibbons, and Geraint Lewis, with organ music by Maurice Duruflé.
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1. PROJECT MOSES by Terry Demler The collection for our friends at DPD's Child Exploitation/High Risk Victims and Trafficking Unit and the children they serve was a great success!!!!!! 132 bottles of water 258 bottles of other beverages 172 bags of chips 1,894 individual snacks Totaling 2,456 separate items They were so very excited when we delivered yesterday evening. Detective Paulson asked "this was done in two days?". We said "well, actually 4 hours out of those two days". It is great to be able to do such a small thing for such a caring, giving and courageous team. 2. JUBILEE PARK & COMMUNITY CENTER Susie Ryan, Byrd Teague and Ruthie Garrett deliver Meals on Wheels to Jubilee neighborhood! 3. ST. MARY’S GUILD MAKES DONATIONS, CONTINUES HOSPITAL OUTREACH by Carolyn Barta St. Mary’s Guild would like to thank parishioners and friends for purchasing goodies at pre-pandemic Sunday morning bake sales. The 75cent per baked good enabled the Guild to donate $7,400 to needy social agencies from 2019-2020 proceeds. Donations of $3,700 each were made to two organizations: Family Outreach Dallas and Hopeful Solutions. Family Outreach strengthens families by providing parent education, mentoring and child safety programs. Hopeful Solutions empowers homeless single mothers to achieve self-sufficiency. Bake sales are currently on hold because of Covid-19 restrictions, but St. Mary’s members and friends continue to bake, but for another community – pandemic-weary health care workers. Thirty-two bakers alternate weekly shifts on two teams – the Baking Angels and Hospital Saints – to supply individually wrapped baked goods for delivery each Monday to hospitals including Baylor, Presbyterian, Methodist and UTSW Clements. “Each year when I see the amounts we donate, I am amazed at what baking some cupcakes, cakes, brownies and pigs-in-blanket can accomplish,” said LaRee Stein, St. Mary’s Guild member. “And now to add the hospital outreach and help in that capacity is awesome to see each week, too.”
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE)
as of THUR 10/1/20 1:45 P.M. CDT
WORSHIP AND LEARNING CONTINUE ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation. WE HAVE BEGUN A LIMITED REOPENING: With permission from the Diocese, a limited number of people may attend livestream worship on Sunday at 9 A.M. (Traditional), 11 A.M. (Contemporary), and 8 P.M. (Compline). Attendees must be symptom-free, remain distanced from other households, and wear a mask at all times. Entrance will be from the north side of the building and includes a brief screening. While Eucharist will be celebrated at 9 A.M. and 11 A.M., those wishing to receive consecrated bread should go to Saint Michael Chapel on Sunday between 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Free tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved basis on Monday at 10 A.M. at saintmichael.org/worshiptickets. Note: If Highland Park Public Schools return to online-only instruction, we must discontinue attendance at livestream worship and restrict the number of people entering the building.
VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance (Colgate Avenue). Only certain groups may return and must schedule with Tish Visinsky, tvisinsky@saintmichael.org, who is handling room reservations. Online and outdoor meetings are the safest way to meet. WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted in limited numbers in Saint Michael Chapel. Contact Dianne Boyd at dboyd@saintmichael.org. QUESTIONS? Please contact Colleen O’Hara cohara@saintmichael.org, Director of Operations, or Ken Brannon kbrannon@saintmichael.org, Vice Rector.
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For the past six months, in-person gatherings have been strictly limited by government and church authorities due to COVID-19. Now, with the permission of from our governing bodies, Saint Michael is pleased to begin offering limited in-person opportunities for worship and communion. If you and your household are well, we look forward to your presence among us. Our present in-person worship offerings include our three Sunday services and Distribution of Communion. There are limited spots for each engagement, and safety measures have been enacted to ensure the protection of all who join us. Offered every Sunday at our 9 a.m. Traditional, 11 a.m. Contemporary, and 8 p.m. Compline services. Reserve tickets for your household at: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets Each Sunday Saint Michael will admit a limited number of attendees to each of our three worship services. We invite all who desire to attend worship in-person to join us with members of your household. As there is limited assigned seating for each service, you must register your household online beforehand to attend. Tickets to each service are available on a first-come, first-served basis one week at a time beginning on Monday mornings. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services remain available so that all can watch and participate. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Tickets will be available one week at a time beginning on Mondays for the upcoming Sunday. Return to the ticket webpage each week and click the appropriate button to reserve your tickets. For your safety, the following protocols must be followed while on-site:
• Masks are required inside all church buildings. • Please maintain at least 6-feet distance from those outside your household • No shaking hands or physical contact with those outside your household • No physical passing of the peace • No congregational singing • No passing of the offering plate (there are other ways to give!) • No distribution of Communion during the livestream services.
Consecrated bread is instead available in the Saint Michael Chapel each Sunday 12:30 – 1:30 P.M.
• No coffee or congregating in the church after the service has concluded.
The people should exit the sanctuary door immediately after the service. If you have any questions, please email the Rev. Ken Brannon, kbrannon@saintmichael.org, Vice Rector.
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ROASTED GARLIC & THYME PUMPKIN SOUP
ZUCCHINI PESTO SAUSAGE PIZZA
INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • •
3 c chicken or vegetable broth 2 c pumpkin purée (**Make your own below) 2 Tbsp Texas Olive Ranch Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 6 whole black peppercorns 1/2 tsp freshly ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL) • 4-5 pieces maple bacon • Sour cream • Texas Olive Ranch Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil • Chopped fresh thyme
PREPARATION: 1. Combine broth, pumpkin purée, Texas Olive Ranch Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil, onion, thyme, and spices in a large, heavy pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes uncovered. 2. Using an immersion blender in the pot, combine the ingredients until smooth. Bring the soup to a boil for a second time before reducing heat to low again. Let simmer for an additional 30 minutes. This is a good time to cook and drain the maple bacon, if you choose to use it. 3. Remove the pot from heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. 4. To serve, ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with bacon and a dollop of sour cream in the middle. Drizzle with Texas Olive Ranch Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Serve hot.
PUMPKIN PURÉE PREPARATION: NOTE: to make pumpkin purée, you can use leftover smaller pumpkins you may have placed indoors or around landscapes for decoration. This method uses a 4 to 6 lb pumpkin and requires a bit of kosher salt: con't. —u
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YIELD: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • •
3 oz. ground mild Italian sausage 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini ¼ cup basil pesto, divided 1 (12 oz.) pkg. of 3 (7-inch) pre-baked pizza crusts 3 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, very thinly sliced 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees 2. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 4 – 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and pat off the grease with paper towels. 3. Add zucchini and 1 tablespoon pesto to the skillet; cook, stirring often until zucchini is slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. 4. Place pizza crusts on a baking sheet and spread remaining 3 tablespoons of pesto evenly over crusts. Top crusts evenly with zucchini mixture, sausage, mozzarella, and red pepper. Bake at 450 until crusts are crisped on edges and cheese is melted, 7 – 8 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle evenly with basil. Cut each pizza into 4 slices and serve immediately.
1. Preheat the over to 400 F. 2. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and pulp. 3. Place the pumpkin halves cut-side down on a roasting sheet lined with foil. Place in the oven and roast for 30-45 minutes. 4. Once the pumpkin halves are partially collapsed, the flesh should be soft enough to use. Gently peel the pumpkin skin away from the flesh and discard. Place the pumpkin flesh in a food processor and purée until smooth. 5. Add a pinch of kosher salt, cover, and refrigerate the purée until ready to use.
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FARMERS MARKET BEEF AND EGGPLANT PIE
SWEET POTATO PIE
INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • •
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
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1 pie shell 1 lb. ground beef (Baugh Farms) 1 medium/large eggplant - cubed (Comeback Creek or Misty Moon Farm) 1 celery stick - chopped 1 small yellow onion – diced (Sachse Heritage Farm) 2 garlic cloves – pressed (POP Garden) 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Mozzarella Company) 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon parsley (Braga Farms) 1 tablespoon oregano (Braga Farms)
PREPARATION: 1. Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 13-15 minutes. 3. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash until very smooth; cool to room temperature. 4. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk, two cups mashed sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. 5. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. 6. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until set or a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes longer. 7. Cool. Store in refrigerator.
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PREPARATION: Preheat the oven to 350F 1. Saute cubed eggplant in butter & salt, drain and set aside 2. Skillet cook beef, onion, & garlic until meat is done 3. Add to the beef: eggplant, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano - simmer 5 minutes. 4. Add mixture to pie shell in a 9 inch pie pan 5. Bake 375 for 20-25 minutes 6. Sprinkle cheese on top 7. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes 8. Remove, let cool for 5 minutes and serve!
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