MY STORY SCHEDULE

During this final year of our three-year journey, we are engaging five different series: three this fall, and two in the spring, that explore who we are, and the REASON God gave each of us to help form our faith. Join us as we explore:

I. "FAITH IN" SERIES available at saintmichael.org II. SOCIAL JUSTICE

Verna J. Dozier William Wilburforce

MY STORY SUNDAYS at 10 AM CDT (CST) saintmichael.org/MyStory

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 Part 1 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS, CST BEGINS with the Rev. Mary Lessmann NOV 8 Part 2 with the Rev. Mary Lessmann NOV 15 Part 3 with the Rev. Mary Lessmann NOV 22 No Class

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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 for the class.CLASS

TO REGISTER: RSVP to Mary Lessmann at FULL! 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 Wednesday 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 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 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 I BELIEVE IN ANGELS Purchase a gift for a child at Jubilee NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES Collect and donate food for those who are experiencing food insecurity. Nov 1-Nov 30 AUSTIN STREET SHELTER Cook a meal once a month for unhoused adults. The Tuesday prior to the first Wednesday of the month 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

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.

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

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 sessions. Choristers is an excellent way for your child to find their “home” within Saint Michael, while being part of a dynamic discipleship program, learning fantastic music, and making lifelong friends! Register your child by visiting saintmichael.org/choristers or contact Meg (mharper@saintmichael.org or Monica (mawbrey@saintmichael.org).