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'm thrilled to bring you the news that we have called the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso as our next Associate for Worship and Liturgy. Andrew comes to Saint Michael having most recently served as Acting Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, SC. His passion for the rich experience of worship is apparent and his thoughtfulness and skill will be a great gift to the worship life of our church community. Andrew and his wife, Diana, will be joining us before Holy Week, and although we will still be physically distant, I hope you will get to meet him very soon! Join me in giving thanks, and please keep Andrew and Diana in your prayers during their transition.
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Rector
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t is my distinct honor to introduce you to the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, our new Associate for Worship and Liturgy. Andrew will oversee all aspects of worship at Saint Michael and will work closely with staff and volunteer leaders to ensure continued excellence in this area. He will also serve as a member of the executive staff, bless us with his substantial teaching skills, and provide pastoral care as part of the priest on-call rotation.
you know about opportunities to meet them, whether virtually, in livestream worship, or in a socially distant, outdoor setting. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Rev. Canon Rene Somodevilla, who has assisted in the worship and liturgy department for the past several months as we conducted the search for a new Associate. Once Andrew gets settled in, Rene will return to his usual assisting duties in pastoral care and worship. I thank God for this new expression of faithfulness, and I thank each of you for the ways that you will bless Andrew and Diana in their ministry at Saint Michael, as they bless yours as well.
The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon Vice Rector
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ear Saint Michael and All Angels Church,
I have very much enjoyed getting to know Andrew and I am confident that we have found a person of remarkable intellect, strong character, and Christ-centered faith. In addition to being an experienced Episcopal priest, Andrew also has significant executive experience leading a cathedral, serving as associate dean of a seminary, and shepherding a parish.
One of the great gifts and joys of priestly ministry is the opportunity to help lead God’s people in worship and prayer, and I’m grateful for the call to serve as the Associate for Worship and Liturgy at Saint Michael and All Angels. It’s clear the congregation supports a wide range of vibrant ministries, and now finds itself in the enviable position of having to exercise careful discernment as to how best to strengthen existing ministries, while also incorporating new initiatives into a strategically aligned vision for mission in today’s changing world. I very much appreciate Saint Michael’s commitment to the traditions that have brought the congregation to this point in its life as a community of faith, and its willingness to engage the opportunities and challenges appearing on the horizon. Serving at Saint Michael will be both a privilege and a blessing.
Diana, his wife, is an accomplished visual artist, loves to play music (she has studied piano, guitar, Celtic harp, Scottish bagpipes, and viola), and enjoys cooking. Andrew and Diana are scheduled to arrive in Dallas in mid-March, and we will let
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