THE DALLAS BOYS COURSE

INTRODUCING... the Dallas Boys Course!

Dr. Margaret Harper, Associate Director of Music and Organist

Saint Michael is thrilled to announce the formation of a new summer chorister camp for boys from across the country under the auspices of the Royal School of Church Music-America (RSCM-A). The Dallas Boys Course will launch in June of 2022. It joins the ranks of annual training camps offered across the country by the RSCM-A, and shines a spotlight on the thriving chorister program at Saint Michael, as well as the vibrant sacred music scene that is growing across Dallas. The opening of the Dallas

Boys Course represents a significant mark of success for our music department, and a vote of confidence in what’s happening with chorister programs across Dallas. It is only the 10th such course offered by RSCM-A, and is the first to be opened in a decade.

The launch of this course firmly roots Saint Michael in the role of training the future musicians of churches across the country. Choristers of today are music directors, choir members, and hymn-belting congregation members of tomorrow. By training our young people to sing, we ensure that the future of the church is vibrant and beautiful. And we ensure that our youth will have a strong and lasting connection to the church that will keep them coming back throughout life.

The application and planning process to bring this all to fruition has taken nearly two years, and we couldn’t have done it alone. A generous grant from the Saint Michal and All Angels Foundation, as well as letters of support from numerous parishioners and countless hours and meetings all came together to make this possible. The inimitable course planning committee is made up of an impressive array of music directors from cathedrals and parish churches across the southern half of the country, important members of the Dallas sacred music community, and Saint Michael chorister parents. We are proud to be able to turn Dallas and Saint Michael into a haven for boy choristers from across the country, and are excited to see this course take root and thrive!

WHAT IS THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC-AMERICA?

The Royal School of Church Music is an international, ecumenical, professional organization which promotes high standards of church music throughout the English-speaking world. It seeks to provide for its 11,000 member choirs, in church, school, and community settings, quality publications and helpful programs to assist in the offering of the worthiest praises to God. Every summer, RSCM-America offers a series of summer courses for children, youths, and adults across the country. These provide opportunities for like-minded choristers to come together, form new friendships, and make great music together. For more information, visit rscmamerica.org.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE DALLAS BOYS COURSE?

The Dallas Boys Course will be for boys aged 9-17. It is one of only two RSCM-A summer courses specifically for boys. Choristers will come together from across the country for a week of extraordinary music-making, fun, and friendships that will last a lifetime. Through daily rehearsals and workshops led by world-renowned musicians, choristers will learn and grow in their vocal technique and knowledge of sacred music. Choristers will sing in liturgies throughout the week, including Evensongs and Sunday Eucharist. Additional activities to promote fun and fellowship will include sports, recreation and social events, as well as outings which explore some of the many cultural treasures of Dallas, such as the downtown Arts District and museums.

With its central location, ease of transportation, and cosmopolitan appeal, Dallas is the ideal location for this new course. In the past decade, Dallas has seen a major rebirth of chorister programs. Dallas is a city full of singing both in churches and in schools, and many of Dallas's major churches now feature large RSCM-based chorister programs. We are excited to welcome boy choristers from across the country to our city, to sing and make music together!

HOW CAN SAINT MICHAEL PARISHIONERS GET INVOLVED?

There are lots of ways to support the Dallas Boys Course, from being an active participant to enjoying the beautiful music made by our young singers. We will be looking to partner with various Saint Michael ministry groups and organizations to help provide meals for the choristers during camp. We will need individuals to help out with various logistical aspects of the program. We also need to get the word out about this exciting new offering. Share this news with anyone you know, especially families with boys who love to sing. And, perhaps most importantly, everyone will be welcome to attend the liturgies presented by these young singers during the course. Come, listen, participate, and worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness with us!

Stay tuned in coming months for more news and details that will be made public about the Dallas Boys Course. This is a huge project, and we are excited to take on such an ambitious musical offering. We are excited for what the future holds for these young choristers!

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PARISH CALENDAR

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CFM

To Contact Children & Family Ministry: Regan Wallace, Director, rwallace@saintmichael.org Madelyn Ivy, Asst. Director, mivy@saintmichael.org Jill Delabano, Admin., jdelebano@saintmichael.org

GODLY PLAY Godly Play is a weekly email

This class provides faithful and practical lessons for children to learn, not only about biblical teachings, but the specifics of the Christian faith. Tactile materials allow children to directly interact with and ponder each lesson individually. Please contact Regan or Madelyn with any questions.

WEAVING GOD’S PROMISES WGP is a weekly email Kindergarten – 3rd grade

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, contact Madelyn.

THE BIBLE PROJECT The Bible Project is a weekly email 4th – 5th Grade

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 more information, please contact Regan. WEDNESDAYS SAINT MICHAEL CHERUB CHOIR Pre-K–2nd grade

Cherub Choir is a fun, engaging music exploration time in which young choristers are taught the basics of healthy singing, music literacy, and liturgical formation through simple songs and hymn singing. All are welcome, and no musical knowledge is required. Cherub Choir programming will continue with a variety of instructional techniques, including virtual instruction and in-person rehearsals, as possible. If your child loves to sing and you want them to grow into the Chorister program with confidence in their musicianship, then sign up for Cherub Choir. For more info, contact Monica Awbrey, mawbrey@saintmichael.org, or Regan.

JUNE 7-11 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021 Registration opens April 18! Registration is $60 per child West Field

Come join us for VBS 2021: Destination Dig where children will discover amazing evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories and explore real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus! This year will be more exciting than ever as we host VBS outside, allowing us to truly DIG into the teachings and our theme. All children ages 4 (as of September 1, 2021) through upcoming 4th graders are welcome to join us for a fun week.

WE NEED YOU! VBS takes an army to host and any who can help are appreciated! For more info, contact Regan. Sign up to register or volunteer at saintmichael.org/vbs.

Saint Michael offers many ways to stay informed and engaged with our parish community—we look forward to seeing you! saintmichael.org/LIVE /GIVE /CFM /YOUTH /LIVEFORMATION /C19 /ADULTS

To Contact Youth Ministry: Tiffany LaMotte, Director, tlamotte@saintmichael.org Chase Monson, Asst. Director, cmonson@saintmichael.org Jill Delabano, Admin., jdelebano@saintmichael.org

1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ARTS & CRAFTS SMALL GROUPS 4 – 5:30 p.m. West Lot Porte Cochere

Join Tiffany and Chase for small groups! We will not meet on Easter Day.

SUNDAYS (DURING FORMATION) 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION 10 AM CT Zoom saintmichael.org/youthconfirmation

Enroll your rising 8th graders (or older) for fall confirmation!

2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH HIGH SCHOOLERS TACO TOUR OF DALLAS 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. North Field $10

High schoolers are invited to join Tiffany and Chase for fellowship and some of the best tacos Dallas has to offer!

youth car ministry

We need a car!

Sunday Afternoon West Lot FREE

Our mission is simple: we want to teach our youth basic car care skills while doing something good for the community. After repairing the car, we will donate it to a resident of Jubilee Park and Community Center. Reach out to Chase Monson to start the process. learn | repair | give

SUNDAYS (DURING FORMATION) ONLINE SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 AM CT @SMAAYouth Facebook and Instagram page

Join us for a different lesson each week with ideas to continue growing your faith. We will not be meeting April 4 or 11.

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ADULT FORMATION

To Contact Adult Formation: Eric Liles, Associate for Formation, eliles@saintmichael.org Hannah Fisher, Assistant, hfisher@saintmichael.org

SUNDAYS, APRIL 11–MAY 16 CARE OF CREATION | MY STORY Led by Elizabeth Lang 10 AM CT Zoom

“For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies...” “Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation...” “And God saw that it was good...”

Through prayers, hymns, and scripture our worship praises God for the blessing of creation and invites us to care for God’s created order. In this tough time of the pandemic, many people have found solace and peace in nature. In the midst of the wobbling polar vortex that brought suffering to Texas, we noticed our dependence on resources for life and comfort. What is a faithful response to both our love for and fear of nature? This course will bring together wisdom from our Christian tradition and current knowledge to address how we can protect the earth and preserve ourselves and our fellow creatures. We invite people to join in reading and discussing To Serve and Guard the Earth by Beth Bojarski as a way to explore faithful responses to our situation. Instead of listening to a lecture, people will be invited to engage in group discussion facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Lang. For questions or to register, please contact Hannah.

TUESDAYS, APRIL 6–27 ENNEAGRAM INTENSIVES: TRIADS & SPIRITUAL GROWTH Led by Mary Lessmann 3 – 4 PM CT Zoom

To grow spiritually we must be willing to look at ourselves honestly and truly know ourselves. Enneagram work helps us to recognize and name our ways of operating in the world, in ways that are both attractive and unattractive. Many of our habitual ways of engaging life are explainable by our Enneagram Triad—Gut, Heart or Head. In this class we’ll use our Triads as the starting point for engaging our spiritual work. Completion of The Enneagram Journey class is required in order to participate. For questions and registration, please contact Mary at mlessmann@saintmichael.org.

PASTORAL CARE

To Contact Pastoral Care: Greg Pickens, Associate for PC, gpickens@saintmichael.org Katherine Bowen, PC Assistant, kbowen@saintmichael.org

APRIL 21 AND MAY 19 PRAYING OUR GOODBYES Led by 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, Hiltrude 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. Hiltrude tells us “that for humans to shorten or circumvent the grieving process is to invite illness and even severe depression”. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Hiltrude, hnussertelfer@aol.com.

THURSDAYS PRAYER MINISTRY BOOK STUDY Led by Kimberly Colonnetta 1 – 1:50 PM CT Zoom

Who is the Holy Spirit? How can we unleash the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives? The Prayer Ministry Book Study will examine these questions by delving into The Rev. Billy Graham’s insightful book, The Holy Spirit: Activating God’s Power in Your life. With prayerful reverence and focused wisdom, Dr. Graham puts an understandable face on this mysterious third Person of the Trinity and reminds us that God’s power is available through the Holy Spirit. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time. For information, contact Kimberly Colonnetta, kimberly@colonnetta.com.

MISSION & OUTREACH

To Contact Mission & Outreach: Chanta Bhan, Associate for M&O, cbhan@saintmichael.org Christi Morrow, Coordinator, cmorrow@saintmichael.org

APRIL 6 – 30 EASTER SEASON COAT DRIVE | ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER We are requesting new or gently used coats of all sizes! You can drop them off in the collection bins located at the South Entrance. Coats will be dry cleaned, stored, and distributed at the St. Philip’s annual Christmas Store in December.

AUSTIN STREET COOKS! saintmichael.org/austinstreet

Each month, parishioners prepare and serve food for 250 residents experiencing home insecurity. Parishioners gather for fellowship to cook a full-course dinner which is delivered and served the following day. Currently, Austin Street staff members are serving dinner due to COVID restrictions.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 | COOKING 5:30 – 7 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen

TUESDAY, MAY 4 | COOKING 5:30 – 7 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen

TUESDAY, JUNE 1 | COOKING 5:30 – 7 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen

APRIL 7 AUSTIN STREET CENTER "HELP THEM HOME" HOUSEWARMING BASKETS We will be collecting baskets during church hours now through April 7. Contact Chanta with questions.

APRIL 21, MAY 12, 19, & 26 ASC BREAKFAST BAGS To register!

We are in need of families or small groups to provide breakfast bags for clients at Austin Street Center. Austin Street has transitioned to a 24-hour shelter housing 250 adults and needs extra support to provide 3 meals/day for residents. Contact Chanta with additional questions. 75years

During this final year of our three-year journey, our upcoming series will explore who we are, and the reason God gave each of us to help form our faith.

SERIES VI: SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM with Eric Liles

APR 4 | Easter (No Class)

SERIES VII: CARE OF CREATION with Elizabeth Lang

APR 11 Let There Be Light APR 18 The Lord of Sea and Sky APR 25 Love for the Land MAY 2 Birds of the Air and Fish of the Sea MAY 9 And It Was Very Good MAY 16 Rest to Celebrate Creation

MY STORY SUNDAYS at 10 AM CT saintmichael.org/MyStory

For questions, please email eliles@saintmichael.org or call 214.363.5471

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APRIL-JUNE JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER Due to COVID-19, all spring events at Jubilee including the Mother Daughter Tea are cancelled. Jubilee has opened a Food Pantry and invites parishioners to purchase and contribute through our Amazon Wish List.

APRIL 21 JUBILEE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT 5:30 – 7pm Outdoor Tent

Do you volunteer with Jubilee? Would you like to volunteer with Jubilee? Join us under the Tent to socialize with parishioners and Jubilee staff as we learn more about opportunities to serve together. Contact Chanta with any questions.

WORSHIP & LITURGY

To Contact Worship & Liturgy Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Bob Johnston, bjohnston@saintmichael.org Jonathan Ryan, jryan@saintmichael.org Justin Brooks, jbrooks@saintmichael.org Dianne Boyd, dboyd@saintmichael.org

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH MAY 2 CHORAL COMPLINE Sunday nights at 8 PM CT Online Only saintmichael.org/live

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 Compline is aimed at concluding our weekend with reflection, calm, and peace. Compline will

not take place Easter Day or April 25.

MAY 5 PENTECOST OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 p.m.

Since wind and breath are symbols of the Holy Spirit, we are literally “letting the air in” by holding this service outside. We will also have a fire-breather at the service, so come early or stay after and enjoy the performance.